Special Election To Help Schools In Raleigh County
Raleigh county boards of education call a special election on August 8 to authorize saving special levies to supplement teachers funds in Town Slab Fork Shady Spring Tran Hill and Clear Fork districts so the full minimum term of school may be provided next winter Voters in Slab Fork will decide on a district high school with roads conditions delaying central high school construction plan for Amigo one of several sites. A 20 cent supplementary levy is proposed in all districts except Clear Fork where 10 cents suffices to increase teachers funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amigo
Clear Fork
Raleigh Wyoming Detective Agency Receives Charter
The secretary of state granted a charter last week for the Raleigh Wyoming Detective Agency, a new private detective firm opening headquarters at Mullens. Capital is $5,000. Charter members include C. M. Bair of Sophia, E. R. Peterman of Winding Git GC Ni Bair of McRowell County, and Laf ferty Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh- Wyoming Detective Agency
Mullens
C. M. Bair
Sophia
E. R. Peterman
Winding Git GC. Ni Bair
McRowell County
Lafferty Bros
Clifton Purchases Ware Residence on North Kanawha Street
Wares Sell Home Jr. B. Clifton bought the brick residence of Mr. and Mrs. Burwell Ware on North Kanawha street. Clifton will take possession after remodeling near Dr. W. W. Hume’s recently bought property is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. B. Clifton
Burwell Ware
Kanawha Street
Double Rainbow Seen After Rain Brightens Sunset
A first complete double rainbow in years appeared Sunday evening about six. A heavy rain fell as the sun shone from the west. The bright rainbow or rainbows persisted for about half an hour, drawing observers.
New Grass Harkleroad Brokerage Firm Opens in Beckley
A new business enterprise in Beckley named Grass Harkleroad Brokerage Company formed by A. P. Grass Frank S. Harkleroad and L. Beckner. The firm will conduct brokerage collections and credit reporting. Offices are in the Sisler Peck company building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Grass- Harkleroad Brokerage Company
A. P. Grass
Frank S
Fayette Board Approves Teacher Salary Increases
The Fayette district board of education, at a regular meeting, tentatively agreed to raise teacher salaries for 1920 21: first grade to 105 00, second grade to 880 00, third grade to 860 00. A subsequent meeting will finalize an order implementing the raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Moonshiners Raid Tank at Glen Jean Service Station
Authorities report a raid involving Nicholas moonshiners storing ten thousand gallons of gasoline in a large tank being erected at a Glen Jean service station by Wm. Mechell. The tank is placed near the railroad where a full tank car could be emptied if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Jean
Wm. Mechell
Arrests in Belva raid uncover moonshine operation
Nicholas officers raided J. J. Evans residence at Belva and found a still and 10 gallons of mash. Evans pleaded guilty and serves 30 days in jail. Les Oxter M Foster and Tom Trotter were also arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
J. J. Evans
Belva
Evans
Les Oxter
M. Foster
Tom Trotter
Kanawha Miners Consider Color Line Clash
Three Black miners at Hernshaw West Virginia faced threats from fellow miners on June 17 in response to the Montreal AFL convention stance. Deputies were dispatched to Hernshaw to protect them forcing the men to stay at their jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Montreal
Kanawha
United Mittle Workers of America
United Mine Workers of America
Hernshaw
Bank of Raleigh Changes Cashiers at Meeting
At the Bank of Raleigh annual stockholders meeting on July 7 R. M. French was elected cashier and now serves in that role. He succeeds Geo W. Warren who becomes vice president and executive officer. Other officers were reelected and Warren joins the board. The bank reports healthy growth with assets near two million dollars.
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Bank of Raleigh
R. M. French
Geo. W. Warren
French
Warren
C. Prince
Thos
H. Wickham
E. M. Payne
Mr. Warren
Wm. Prince
I.C. Prince
W. W. Hume
J. E. McCree
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Beckley Area
Lucetta J. Ewart and others transfer tract of land on Big White Stick and Piney Creek to Vol bert Callaway and Stansbury, Inc. for 21270 dollars. G Hedrick and others to Rosie Guinier for land in Uria at 1 dollar. Beckley Development Company to Marie Scarafile Albanesse a lot in Beckley for 10 dollars. Andrew R. Cook and others to J F Snuffer a tract in Trap Hill district for 1 dollar. C M Lilly and others to J P Clay and others a Beckley tract for 3000 dollars. Lilly Land Company to Jeffery S Steele a lot in Lilly Land Heights Addition for 450 dollars. Lilly Land Company to R G Patterson certain lots in Beckley Addition for 185 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucetta J. Ewart, Et Als
Volbert, Callaway and Stansbury, Inc
Big White Stick
Piney Creek
Hedrick
Et Als
Rosie Guinier
Uria
Beckley Development Company
Marie Scarafile Albanesse
Beckley
Andrew R. Cook
Et Ax
J. F. Snuffer
Move to oust Morgan and Montgomery for new gubernatorial candidate
The Fayette Journal reports a plan to pressure both Morgan and Montgomery to resign so the Democratic hosts can nominate a new Governor candidate. It is believed Montgomery will agree, while Judge Morgan’s stance remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette Journal
Morgan
Montgomery
Turley Sentenced to Six Years for Theft at Huntington
Clyde Turley was found guilty in the common pleas court at Huntington for stealing a dozen packs of cigarettes and groceries valued at 12.60. He receives six years at the West Virginia penitentiary, with one year for the store theft and five more due to a prior offense.
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Clyde Turley
West Virginia
Turley
Common Pleas Court
Huntington
Census delays spark hearings in Wheeling and Bluefield
Wheeling and Bluefield trade groups challenge census figures and plan hearings with the census director to resolve discrepancies in local community counts and representations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Bluefield
Chambers of Commerce
Runaway Coal Prices Stir Legislation and Beckley Legion Plans
West Virginia coal operators discuss price spikes amid Sherman Antitrust concerns but take no action to fix prices. Spot coal sells around 10 dollars a ton with tidewater shipments reaching 12.25. Beckley prepares to host the 1921 American Legion convention with delegates and alternates named for Parkersburg events from August 23 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Tidewater
West Virginia Department of the American Legion
Beckley
Raleigh County
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
American Legion
Huntington
Arkersburg
Wheeling
W. P. Tams
Hal. M. Scott
A. H. Grigg
C. €. Lewis
J. H. McGinnis
D. B. Jarrell
W. C. Mays
R. K. Rubush
The
Legion
Slab Fork District Board Raises Teachers Pay. Prep for High School
The Slab Fork district board at Amigo on June 6 increased teachers salaries by 11 dollars monthly, with coal-company supplements raising first grade pay to about 100 dollars monthly for eight months. Voters will decide on a high school, with strong support for its establishment. Names of teachers and local happenings fill a community update including social events and church activities.
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Board of Education
Slab Fork
Amigo
Winding Gulf
R. A. Riggs
C. C. Lambert
Coral A. Ford
Virginia Deed
Frances Deed
George Davis
Caroline Funn
Dr. Tieche
John McCollouch
Pt. Pleasant
J. H. Spencer
Shepherd
Farmville
Spencer
L. Epperly
Alice
Epperly
T. L. Hall
Welch
J. H. Longford
Roxie
Bluefield
Chas King
Edward
Scottsville
Oscar King
Joseph Herndon
Davy
Loraine Caton
Huntington
Herndon
Caton
Randolph Macon College
Danville
Brooks
A. P. Burdiss
Helen
the Gulf
J. P. Clay
Charleston
Justice
Lambert
Miss Louise Karr Engaged to Lieut Wilmer Eu rope Hall
Announcement states Miss Louise Karr of Florence Alabama will wed Lieut Wilmer Eu rope Hall of Decatur Alabama in the U S air service in the fall. Miss Karr known to Beckley residents from visits to Mr and Mrs Taylor lines.
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Miss Karr
Wm. Taylor
Louise Karr
D. A. Karr
Florence
Ala
Wilmer Europe Hall
Decatur
U. S. Air Service
Beckley
Taylor
Glen White News Roundup Covers Visits and Local Events
Glen White residents host relatives from Huntington and Jersey City while others travel to Yorkstown Ohio and Athens Princeton and Bluefield in search of teachers. A Glen White Beckley game thrilled crowds as Dixon struck out fifteen. Foxs Wings of the Morning shown with quirky extras at Glen White theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. Bowles
Huntington
D. A. G. Bowers
M. Homer Cummings
Stotebury
Roy F. Snyder
Jersey City
New Jersey
Glen White
Srryder
Chas. R. Dreher
John Y. Morgan
Thomas
Yorkstown
Ohio
C. L. Pauley
Athens
Princeton
Bluefield
Fe, White Coal Company
L. R. Browning
Raleigh-Wyoming Coal Company
Manatus
Beckley
Dixon
Glen White Boys
Williams
Clark
Davis
Feckley
Fox
William Farnum
Walden
Glen White Theatre
Raleigh County Legion Post Receives National and Post Colors
Raleigh County Post No. 32 of the American Legion receives national and post colors presented by Beckley Lodge No. 95 A F and A Masons. They are on display at Beckley Hardware and Supply. The national standard is among the finest seen here and the post flag features the Legion emblem on blue with the legend Raleigh County Post No. 32 American Legion. Presentation to occur November 11 during Armistice Day dinner celebrations.
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Raleigh County
American Legion
Beckley Lodge
A. F. & A. Masons
Beckley Hardware & Supply Company
Legion
James M Cox a Man of Action and Achievement
James M. Cox life's arc spans Butler County birth in 1870 to leadership of Ohio's Democrats from 1912 to 1918. A printer's devil turned journalist and politician, he farmed, built newspapers, served in Congress, and led state reform with workmen compensation and child labor laws while advancing the state constitution and school code. He plans a retirement farm home near his birthplace with wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Middleton Cox
Ohio
Cox
Butler County
Cincinnati Enquirer
The
Enquirer
Washington
Paul Sorg
Dayton Daily Times
Springfield Daily News
Congress
Jacksonburg
Fine Showing of Furs in Beckley by Sister-Peck Co
The Beckley display features furs from around the world including Hudson Bay and Australia. Prices range from 15 to 1900 dollars with total value over 18000 dollars. Furs are on sale during the display at a 25 percent reduction from regular prices.
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Beckley
Sister-Peck Company
Hudson Bay
Far Australia
Licensed To Wed Pairings From Multiple Counties
List of individuals from Raleigh Resoco Maynor Prosperity Waco St Louis Milton Artie Stotesbury Vanwood Beckley and other locales who are licensed to wed, including ages and home towns, in a single notice. The roster shows couples such as George Tatum and Rena Coles, Roscoe Roberts and Fiona Winston, James Hewitt and Grace Perry, James Foster and Irene Griffith, Ira Lilly and Lessie Hubbard.
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George Tatum
Raleigh
Rena Coles
Resoco
Gilbert Clay
Maynor
Lillian Arthur
Prosperity
Andrew Milton White
West Ave
Waco
Texas
Eunice Gann
Delma Boulevard
St. Louis
Roscoe Roberts
Milton
Fiona Esther Winston
Artie
James Hewitt
Grace Perry
Fight to Unionize Williamson Field in Mingo strikes
The Williamson field strike draws a wide range in estimates from 150 to 6000 workers as miners press to unionize under the United Mine Workers. Operators say the fight targets production control and not wages, while strike leaders claim civil liberties are curtailed by armed guards in McDowell and cross-border districts.
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Mingo County
Williamson
McDowell County
United
Mine Workers, Operators
Williamson Operators Association
West Virginia
Kanawha
Williamson Field
United Mine Workers
C. H. Workman
District 17
Mohawk
S. A. Daniel
CG. F. Keeney
Pond Creek
Pike County
Mr. Keeney
Stotesbury Defeats Bowyer In Close Sunday Game
Stotesbury boys won 4 to 1 over Bowyer in a well played game with Bowyer errors limiting scoring. Hubert Stahl, recently injured, shows rapid recovery at Beckley Hospital. Roads improve town visibility while Roth of E E White Coal and Cade Lilly visit before Lilly heads to Flat Top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stotesbury Boys
Bowyer
Stotesbury
Hubert Stahl
Beckley
Roth
E. E. White Coal Co
Cade Lilly
Flat Top
Miss Rhappold Weds Freeda Rhappold and C C Crow
Miss Rhappold and Miss Freeda Rhappold wed Mr C C Crow in a quiet ceremony at the bride's mother's home with Father J T Holzmer officiating. The bride, a former chief telephone operator, and the groom, a railroad traffic agent at Raleigh, left for Louisville and shall reside at the Toy Hotel Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rhappold
Freeda Rhappold
C. C. Crow
Lena Rhappold
J. T. Holzmer
Telephone Company
Crow
Raleigh
Louisville
Crew
Toy Hotel
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New Detective Agency
Tright Rainbow
New Brokerage Company
Chicago
Dr. Scott
Nicholas Moonshiners
Ebvict
Negroes
Kanawha County
Winding Gulf, W. Va
W. Va
Masons
James M. Cox
Stotesbury, W. Va
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