Early Spring Becketley Real Estate Moves Begin
Beckley real estate started its spring movement with title transfers and land purchases. Crescent Grocery occupies a two story brick building on Heber street facing Main after transfers from the Combs to J. W. Givens and partners. New owners Wickham and File acquire corner property at Prince and North Kanawha streets, with plans undetermined. Keyser property on North Kanawha sold to Maxwell and Keyser for a new business home. Raleigh Hardware buys the old Baptist church lot on Neville street for a future retail and office site. National Exchange Bank buys a home lot on Heber street near Crescent store. Josie Harshbarger purchases a large Mason street frame house. Beckley Electric Light and Power and W A Stanley plan building on Jet site between Union Cash Store and Willis hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Real Estate
Crescent Grocery
T. E. Combs
J. W. Givens
F. C. Givens
Eula Givens
H. L. Nickell
Heber Street
Main
Combs
Thos. Wickham
Ashton File
F. C. George
Prince and
North Kanawha Streets
Allen
H. B. Keyser
Kanawha Street
Maxwell and Keyser
Raleigh Hardware Company
Old Baptist Church
Neville Street
New
National Exchange Bank
Crescent
J. A.campbell
Josie Harshbarger
A. B. Maxwell
Mason Street
Beckley Electric Light and Power Company
W. A. Stanley
Union Cash Store
Willis Hotel
Radio fans hear distant broadcasts across miles
E S Pugh of Raleigh Smokeless Fuel Company wired the Los Angeles Examiner after hearing a piano solo on a Grebe receiver from 2500 miles away on February 5. He confirmed the distant signal by reply and noted a Calgary Alberta station as another long distance reception that weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Radio
E. S. Pugh
Raleigh Smokeless Fuel Company
Fairlawn Avenue
Los Angeles Examiner
Peggy Dear
Los Angeles
Examiner
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Beckley Independents Triumph In Local Showdown
Beckley Independent team edged Concord College of Athens 42 to 33 in Beckley High Gym last Friday. The hard fought contest thrilled spectators with steady shooting and stout defense from both sides as Beckley plans more games at home soon.
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Beckley Independents
Beckley Independent
Beckley High School
Concord College
Athens
Beckley
Knights of Pythias Lodge Holds Special Meeting
White Pine Lodge No 37 hosted a special session with state officers Samuel B Montgomery grand keeper of the record and seal Harry R Bell grand chancellor and Wm S Johnson deputy grand chancellor taking part. The gathering drew lively attendance and notable discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Samuel B. Montgomery
Harry R. Bell
Wm. S
Pistol Bill) Johnson
White Pine Lodge No. 37
Anti
Clifton Honored as Director of Kingsley Steamship Mines
J B Clifton of Beckley, president of Raleigh Smokeless Fuel, was elected director and treasurer of the Kingsley Steamship Company mines in New York. Roy T Wright of Matoka WV was chosen vice president and general manager. Output from Fire Creek Laurel Algonquin and Panama coal operations to be managed by Raleigh Smokeless Fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Clifton
Beckley
Raleigh Smokeless Fuel Company
New York City
Kinsley Steamship Company
Gulf
Pocahontas
Fire Creek Smokeless Fuel Company
Laurel Smokeless Coal Company
Lego
Virginian
Algonquin
Panama Coal Companies
Wide Mouth
Norfolk and Western Railway
Roy T. Wright
Matoka
W. Va
Van Sweringens to Visit Coal Fields on West Virginia trip
The Van Sweringen brothers Cris P. and Mantis J. visit the C. and O. lines in West Virginia on the Piney branch from Prince to Lester and return, with a White Sulphur stop planned. The Beckley Chamber of Commerce offered help if time allowed, as their schedule moves across branch lines and Toledo inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
van Sweringen
Cris P
Mantis J. van Sweringen
Piney Branch
Prince
Lester
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
van Sweringens
Toledo
Toledo, St. Louis and Southwestern
New York
C. and O
Mississippi River
Productive Gasoline Tax Figures by State for First Half 1922
A compiled report shows revenue from a one cent per gallon gasoline tax for January 1 to June 30, 1922. States listed include Arizona 70487.53, Arkansas 175000.00, Colorado 300707.14, Connecticut 348473.54, Florida 191191.81, Georgia 340684.02, Kentucky 447549.97, Louisiana 220000.00, Mississippi 65000.00, Montana 121700.28, New Mexico 68621.61, North Carolina 400000.00, Pennsylvania 597290.89, and Washington 405950.21. Maryland began June 1, 1922, so first-half data are unavailable. West Virginia groups urge gasoline taxation to fund state road bonds.
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Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Montana
New Mexico
Carolina
Pennsylvania
Washington
Maryland
West Virginia
Constable Arrests Man Who Offered Moonshine to Officer
E. A. Bower was arrested by Town district constable Roy F. Sweeney after offering him moonshine whiskey. Bower faces another charge in local justice court and trial is set for this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Bower
Roy F. Sweeney
Bower
Sweeney
Average car occupancy noted at 1.7 persons
Close observers report average auto carries 1.7 people with the remaining 0.3 implied as not aboard or unaccounted for. The statement highlights a consistent undercount in typical seating.
Raleigh Circuit Court February Session Opens With Settlements
Raleigh circuit court opened its February session with Judge J H Hatcher presiding. Several cases were settled out of court and judgments were entered in others including Winding Gulf Coal vs Mead Tolliver and Toney Ragland versus Circle, with sums awarded. Divorces granted Hazel Haislep and Della Richmond, and multiple commissioners appointed to prepare deeds in ongoing property disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Circuit Court
J. H. Hatcher
Winding Gulf Colliery Co
Mead-Tolliver Coal Co
Sears, Roebuck and Co
John Griffith
Bair Bros
T. E. Canaday
Als
Harry M. Waugh
Wmn. McClanaghan
Raleigh Hardware Co
J. B. Payne
U. S. Railway Commission
L. D. Sweeney
Toney Alley
T. R. Ragland
C. M. Circle
Lester Smokeless Coal Co
Et Als
Beckley National Bank
A. D. Meade
Rh. O. Hamilton
Page
Focal Court
Raleigh County Bank T
John Steptoe
Jeff Hawley
C. and
O. Railway
Howard Phipps
Beckley Christian Church
W. T. Shumate
Hazel Haislep
William D. Haislep
Della Richmond
Dell Richmond
G. W. Farley
Sealer of weights and measures urged after office abolition
W H Ford former county sealer argues that the office is needed now more than ever after the county court ended the position for economy. He cites four coal company scales showing miners underweight and many small scales in meat and other goods giving light weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ford
Ford
State Aid to Public Schools in Raleigh Falls Short
The 1922 23 state aid to public schools totals 714 850 with Raleigh county receiving 26 400 and many counties listed for allocations. State Superintendent Ford warns funds may cover only 83 to 90 percent if emergency appropriation fails, affecting teachers salaries and maintenance across districts.
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Raleigh
Boards of Education
Ford
Barbour
Berkley
Braxton
Calhoun
Doddridge
Gilmer
Hampshire
Hardy
Harrison
Jackson
Lewis
Logan
Marion
Mercer
Mineral
Mingo
Monongalia
Morgan
Pendleton
Pleasants
Pocahontas
Preston
Randolph
Ritchie
Roane
Summers
Taylor
Tucker
Tyler
Upshur
Wayne
Webster
Wetzel
Wirt
Wood
Wyoming
Cabell
Putman
Mason
Fayette
Clay
Nicholas
Lincoln
Keeney Trial Begins in Berkley Springs for Treason Charge
The trial of C Frank Keeney mounts in Berkley Springs today on treason charges linked to the miners armed march into Logan County a year and a half ago. Large crowds of witnesses and attorneys for both sides arrived yesterday and today, with all preparations set for the proceedings. Miners in the Fairmont district have been raising a Keeney defense fund, according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Frank Keeney
Berkley Springs
Logan County
Fairmont
Keeney
Cherry River Paper Co resumes operations at Richwood plant
The Cherry River Paper Co plant in Richwood Nicholas county ends months of closure for extensive repairs and resumes full operation the first of the month. The facility, a major local employer, had paused production during renovations and now restarts under renewed capacity and safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry River Paper Co
Richwood
Nicholas County
State road bonds sold to eastern syndicate led by Eastman Dillon
A syndicate headed by Eastman Dillon & Co purchased 5,000,000 of state road bonds amid a 15,000,000 issue. Gov. Morgan cites an interest cost just over 4.27 percent. Nine bids were received. the winning bid totaled 5,001,600 with 2,200,000 at 4 percent and 110,000 retires yearly 1929 1949. The balance 2,800,000 carries 4 1 2 percent with 140,000 retired yearly in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Bankers and Bonding Houses
Eastman, Dillon and Company
Morgan
Meadows Earns Membership in Washington and Lee 13 Club
Beckley resident C. W. Meadows was elected to the prestigious 13 Club at Washington and Lee University. The honor, given to thirteen sophomores and juniors annually, carries strict initiation rites and reflects notable social recognition on the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadows
C. W. Meadows
Beckley
Washington and Lee University
West Virginia Lumber Dealers Plan Charleston Convention
The tenth annual convention of the West Virginia Lumber and Builders' Supply Dealers' Association will be held in Charleston on February 22 and 23, as announced this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Lumber and Builders’ Supply Dealers’ ,Association
Charleston
MISS BUMGARDNER SPEAKS ON RUSSIAN REFUGEES
Miss Eugenia Bumgardner spoke last night at Beckley high school on conditions in the Near East and among Russian refugees from Soviet rule. She described experiences in Constantinople and other Near East cities with Red Cross work and similar charities. A free will offering collected about 40 dollars to aid the unhappy refugees with food and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Bumgardner
Near East
Beckley High School
Miss Bumgardner
Constantinople
Red Cross
Coal Production Falls in Winding Gulf Week
Production data for the week ending February 10 shows a drop from the prior week across coal fields. Full time capacity recorded 57 operations at 253,140 net tons with 110,952 net tons loaded and 242,188 net tons lost due to car shortages. National soft coal output reached 10,836,000 net tons, up 150,000 from Feb 3, while cars loaded fluctuated from 40,000 to 28,428 through Feb 10–17, signaling about a 2 percent weekly decline and an expected 10,600,000 tons. Anthracite output edged down to 2,023,000 net tons based on 38,689 loaded cars. Among smokeless districts for Feb 3, Pocahontas led with 39.8 percent, New River 35.0 percent, Tug River 3.5 percent, and Winding Gulf 32.5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winding
Gulf
Ict
United States
Pocahontas
New River
Auxilliary Elects Officers At Regular Meeting
The Woman's Auxiliary to the American Legion met at Mrs. T. E. Bibb's home for its annual meeting to elect officers for the coming year. New officers include Mrs. E. S. Dupuy president and Mrs. E. E. Bibb vice president. C. B. Root spoke on playgrounds and Community Service. refreshments were served by outgoing president Mrs. Bibb. The group approved using Legion rooms over Beckley Hardware for future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
T. E. Bibb
E. S. Dupuy
E. E. Bibb
J. P. Bonner
Lottie Brammer
Florence Conway
J. A. Boone
R. V. Martin
A.S. Johnston
W. M. Taylor
A. S. Johnston
C. B. Root
Legion
Beckley Hardware and Supply Co
New Beauty Parlor Opens in Blankenship Building
Announcement states the Palace Beauty Parlor opens in the Blankenship building at the corner of Main and Heber streets. Miss Rebecca Cahill, sister of Mrs. J. D. Jarrett of lower Main Street, will be in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Patriotic Sunday Surpasses Goals in Beckley Churches
The Raleigh Sunday School association reports 2,639 attendees across Beckley churches last Sunday, exceeding the 2,500 goal despite persistent bad weather. Reports from First Baptist, First Christian, Methodist and other churches show varied totals, with several listings pending reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Beckley
Raleigh Sunday School Association
First Baptist
First Christian
Methodist Episcopal
M. E. South
Protestant Episcopal
Presbyterian
Sprague Union
St. Francis de Sales
Skelton Baptist
O'lh Baptist
Sprague
Pleasant View
Ebenezer Baptist
Central Street Baptist
Welcome Baptist
Mabscott Baptist
Sylvia Pres
New Colored
Aged Raleigh County Citizen Dies in Eccles
W H McKinney an aged Raleigh county resident died at his daughter's Eccles home on Sunday February 11. The body was moved to White Sulphur Springs for interment the next day. He was survived by ten children with five accompanying the remains to White Sulphur, including Mrs L S Rhodes Divide Ohio relatives and others from Eccles Kokoma Beckley Zanesville Marlinton and Pemberton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McKinney
Raleigh County
Eccles
Springs
McKinney
L. S. Rhodes
Divide
Ethel Munsey
Wickham
Bettie Hawks
G. F. McKinney
Rexall Druggists Meet Opens in Charleston Today
Rexall druggists from across the state gather in Charleston for a two day meeting starting with an address of welcome by C A Potterfield. About 150 visitors are expected as the Rexall club of West Virginia hosts a packed program of drugstore business discussions and entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Potterfield
Rexall
Charleston
Rexall Club
West Vir
Miner Patroski Killed in Slate Fall at Stanaford Mines
Pete Patroski, a Russian national, died Saturday from slate fall in the Stanaford mines. He is survived by his wife and four children. This is the second mining death for his wife in two years, with both fatalities occurring at Stanaford mines. Burial details were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Patroski
Stanaford
Mr. Patroski
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cressent
Givenses and Nickell
E S. Pugh
Clifton
Kingsley Steamship Company Mines
Beckley Chamber of
Commere
Circuit Court
Weights and Measures
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