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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
3
Dunbar Advance argues Judge Morgan should withdraw as a West Virginia governor candidate amid third party moves led by Sam Montgomery. It accuses Morgan’s associates of dishonesty in the primary and says he should retire with Grant P. Hall to avoid harming the party and state ticket.
An editorial sermon urges hard work as a duty to God and country, warning against idleness and praising diligent labor. It cites a sawmaker's tale to illustrate total commitment and notes Alloying Day celebration left a lasting patriotic impression on children and adults alike, urging continuation next year.
The 1920 chautauqua closed Friday night as Flying Pafisen Maynard delivered the final lecture. The board of guarantors signaled next year’s return, cementing tauqua as a Beckley institution.
Many expect the Democratic convention to name a Western man for vice president but delegates head to New York. Roosevelt remains a familiar name in the West and a potential figure of influence.
Beckley claims a stronger display as Chinese songs were sung here last week. Ohio is poised as the political battle ground this year with contests shaping up across the state.
The obituary notes the life of a Roosevelt family member. He attended Groton School and Harvard 1904, then Columbia Law 1907, admitted to the New York Bar that year. He practiced with Carter Ledyard Milburn, joined Marvin Hocker and Roosevelt, married Anna Eleanor Roosevelt in 1905, and had five children. He split time between family local affairs and tennis, his main sport.
In Glen White West Virginia 400 miners wives and children gathered Sunday to hear Rev M H Cummings and others promote Americanism and naturalization. Speakers included Mr Taylor Hays Mrs Nellie McLellan Miss Anna Wilson and Mr E E White of the coal company. The gathering urged foreign born residents to seek naturalization and pledged more road improvements and macadamizing after pavement work completes. Mr E E White attended a Washington trip for a National Coal Operators Association meeting while Mrs White welcomed their first daughter in Huntington.
Filipino spokesperson Melencio addressed Ohio students in Columbus, launching a campaign for Philippine independence. He argued Congress promised independence and urged direct voter appeal to secure self determination, citing McKinley and a two-decade American tutelage as groundwork for a sovereign Philippines.
A monument honoring Mt Hope soldiers of Fayette county from the great war was unveiled on Monday July 5 at 2 p m. The gift of the Order of the Eastern Star, which gave the town its first service flag with 100 stars. The flag later showed 178 stars with three gold and two silver stars added.
Ten percent of the 3200 dollars in thrift stamps vested by 786 West Virginia boys clubs members last year came from the boys catching and selling fuel according to a report to the state board of education.
Mrs. Eliza Bowling aged 2 percent years of age died Thursday morning in her Glen White home during childbirth. The infant survived. Burial was held Sunday in Glen White cemetery.
Resolutions adopted by granges nationwide reject organized labor's demand for a six hour day. The farmers argue such limits would raise production costs, harm the country, and oppose affiliating with labor while the policy is advocated.
Para rubber has long stood as the best but the Brazilian city is losing its preeminence. Brazil once produced nearly half the world's output now about one-ninth. East Indian plantations have emerged as rivals and the new competition remains unmet.
Glenna White, daughter of Mr and Mrs H Lee White, was killed by a bolt during an electrical storm at about five in the afternoon on Thursday near Minnebahy Springs Pocahontas County. She died a few minutes later.
Raleigh county residents see Judge T. J. McGinnis listed among potential state supreme court candidates in a Charleston Mail publication last week.
The Beckley Choral Club resumes practice Monday at 7 30 PM in the Presbyterian church. Prof. I Merrill Smith will direct the rehearsals for the operetta to be staged in the fall.
Death came to the Canady family in Sullivan last Monday as their three year old son died from spinal meningitis. The burial took place Tuesday at Canady cemetery.
State of West Virginia Raleigh County. In Chancery Lucie White Complainant versus Sexton White Defendant. The object is for the plaintiff to obtain a divorce. Defendant is non resident. he must appear within one month after publication to protect his interests.
Thirty three counties in West Virginia have organized to pull West Virginia out of the mud. A list names Barbour Mercer Berkeley Mineral Boone Monroe Braxton Morgan Cabell McDowall Calhoun Pendleton Doddridge Pocahontas Gilmer Preston Grant Raleigh Greenbrier Randolph Hampshire Ritchie Hardy Jackson Jefferson Logan Wood Marion Wyoming Mason Taylor Wetzel Wirt. Citizens urged to contact Secretary N. W. Yates for information on forming a county division of the Good Roads Federation.
Albert Williams serves as clerk and W H File acts as solicitor in a historic notice noting clerical and legal roles within the court staff.
Lucile White plaintiff vs Sexton White defendant pending in Raleigh County West Virginia Circuit Court. On July 30 1920 Lucie White will take deposition of herself and other witnesses at W H File law office Beckley between 8 am and 6 pm. If not completed on that day, proceedings will adjourn to successive days at the same place and hours until finished.
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