Chamber Urges Ban on Carnivals and Marks for Service
At a chamber meeting H E Baker outlined postal service improvements and urged assigning him to Beckley until service is fixed. The group favored restricting carnivals and cheap shows, protecting merchants from fake ads, and limiting park use to wholesome amusements while boards urged better hospital planning and road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
H. E. Baker
Baker
W. A. James
W. H. Bardin
Mount Howe Road
C. S. Smith
Raleigh County’ Medical Society
Messrs
Hess
Martin and
Ware
Board of Education
Board of
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Beckley
Harrahan
C. and O. Railroad
Dr Wheeler Prospecting Visits Clifton Forge
Dr Wheeler of Clifton Forge Virginia surveys the field for locating prospects. He served as chief surgeon at McKendre e Hospital for years and later led the C O hospital at Clifton Forge. He is well known across the region as a surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Clifton Forge
McKendree Hospital
C. & O. Hopital
Bluefield to Remove Poles on Princeton Avenue
After a seven year dispute the Bluefield chamber of commerce orders removal of unsightly timber poles on Princeton Avenue. A crew is at work and completion is expected within two weeks. The Princeton Press notes the Beckley streets took longer to clear similar obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Fourth of July Holiday Lowers Coal Output at Mines
Production of bituminous coal dropped during the Fourth of July holiday as observed at mines. total weekly output fell to 6,163,000 tons with daily average down from 1,273,000 to 1,233,000 tons. Week's five working days typically see a reduced rate, and early July reports show Monday and Tuesday loadings at 24,009 and 24,784 cars, totaling 48,793 cars, 4,567 fewer than the first two days of the prior full week.
Legion to Honor Late Commander Galbraith Campaign Launched
The American Legion inaugurates a campaign on Americanism and loyalty to the flag in memory of late National Commander Colonel Galbraith. Beckley high school auditorium hosts Indianapolis speaker Al Horton at 7:30 pm and invites Beckley Stotesbury Glen White Tams and civic groups to attend. Horton, a former friend of the late commander, tours the state and will speak in Charleston Bluefield and other locales before heading north. Attorney W H File will introduce him and William MacTaggar will oversee the musical program alongside state officers including State Commander Nickerson of Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbraith
American Legion
Legion
Beckley
al Horton
Indianapolis
Stotesbury
Glen White
Tams
Horton
Charleston
Bluefield
W. H. File
William MacTaggar
Nickerson
Wheeling
Pickus Brothers Buy Main Street Building
Pickus Brothers announced Tuesday their purchase of the Main street building now housing the Underselling store. The property fronts 26.5 feet and extends 115 feet deep, with an estimated price around 2000 dollars per front foot. Nathan Pickus said they plan to tear down the wooden structure and erect a modern three or four story building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickus Brothers Buy
Pickus Bros
Main Street
Nathan Pickus
Stover Held Without Bond In Pugh Murder Case
Sam Stover charged with the murder of D S Pugh at Sprague received a preliminary hearing before Justice Callaway. After partial state evidence he was bound over to the grand jury without bond. Anna Pugh, held as an accomplice, also was bound to the grand jury without bond after a Tuesday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stover
Sam Stover
D. S. Pugh
Sprague
Justice Callaway
Anna Pugh
Ninety-One Get Certificates Reported by County Superintendent
County Superintendent Otway F. Cook announced that 125 applicants sat for the June teacher examination in this city and 91 earned teaching certificates. Four first grade certificates were granted, 55 second grade and 31 third grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otway F. Cook
Entertainment at Beckley Hotel Features Hawaiian Serenaders
Nearly one hundred guests enjoyed a Sunday evening dinner at the Beckley Hotel. The Hawaiian Serenaders presented an excellent program with solos by J. T. Morris and Mrs. Arthur Akin, adding charm to the hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Hotel
J. T. Morris
Arthur Akin
Hoover Urges Coal Buying for Winter Supply
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover urged public utility companies nationwide to purchase their winter coal now rather than risk higher prices later. The recommendation aims to ensure steady fuel stock as markets watch for price fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
New Prohibition Law Aims With Teeth and Spikes
The new prohibition law effective June 20 1921 tightens penalties for liquor activity. It shifts burden of proof to defendants in moonshine cases, raises jail terms and fines, restricts bondsmen, and imposes strict rules on possession and manufacturing of intoxicants. The act targets bootleggers and moonshiners to curb illegal drinking.
Worley Forfeits Bond and Returns to Surrender
Flynn Worley, convicted in the March term for unlawful wounding, forfeited a five thousand dollar bond due to failure to appear after seeking appeal before Judge Hatcher. He later surrendered in the city and faces further court action. He was sentenced to two and a half years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flynn Worley
Hatcher
Worley
Third Member Appointed To State Road Commission
N Price Whittaker a Wheeling manufacturer was named last week by Governor Morgan as the third member of the state road commission He is now in Charleston in conference with Major Fortney and Dr Stephenson the other members of the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Price Whittaker
Morgan
State Road Commission
Charleston
Major Fortney
Dr. Stephenson
Beckley hosts first interdenominational Bible conference
Beckley will hold its first Bible conference at the Baptist church on Neville street starting Sunday July 24 at 9 AM with three daily sessions. Speakers include Dr. William L. Pettingill and Dr. L Guile. admission is free with offerings to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Baptist Church
Neville Street
Christ
William L. Pettingill
Philadelphia
Devine
Bible
Teysenon of
Great
Eot L. Guile
Moody Bible Institute
Pr. WY. Miller
Hendersonville
America
J. E., Gonant
Chattanooga
Tenn
Negro Cutthroat Reld Saul Abram Arrested for Throat Slashing
Saul Abram, a Black resident of Winding Gulf, was captured Saturday afternoon by officers Blankenship Moody and Weaver on a charge of cutting with intent to kill. He allegedly fought another Black man at Winding Gulf, resulting in a throat wound from ear to ear. Abram fled to Lester, was later found hiding near Surveyor, and arrested. A loaded .38 caliber revolver was found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul
Abram
Winding Gulf
Blankenship
Moody
Weaver
Cutting
Lester
Surveyor
Smith & Wesson
Funeral for M P Beasley Held at Rog ersville Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for M P Beasley, formerly of Beckley and long a printer, were conducted Tuesday afternoon June 28 at the Presbyterian church in Rogersville Tennessee. He died in Rogersville about two weeks earlier at age fifty six. Survived by his father Robert Beasley of Rogersville, brother Neil A Beasley of Johnson City, and sisters Mrs John T Walker of Rogersville Mrs Effie Owens of Johnson City Mrs Rhelda Phillips of Blountsville Mrs Lena Willis and Mrs Emma Hawley of Beckley and Mrs Mattie Bailey of Providence Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Beasley
M. P. Beasley
Rogersville
Tenn
Presbyterian Church
Beasley
Beckley
Tennessee
Robert Beasley
Neil A. Beasley
Johnson City
John T. Walker
Effie Owens
Rhelda Phillips
Blountsville
Lena Willis
Emma Hawley
Mattie Bailey
Providence
R. I
Deputy Frye Shot at Glen White Ball Game
The condition of Deputy Sheriff Golden Frye who was shot on July third at a Glen White ball game is reported as serious with a slight relapse. He remains in the hospital in this city and is not allowed to be seen due to his weakened condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Frye
Glen White
Adjudged Insane Mrs Kate Sampson Taken to Weston
Mrs Kate Sampson of Mabscott was adjudged insane after being detained by Princeton officers on charges of stealing merchandise worth 300. She claimed to be headed to marriage in Princeton, took goods from a store, and was later arrested. She was transported to Beckley then Weston State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Sampson
Mabscott
State Hospital
Weston
Princeton
Beckley
Dyer Bill To Make Lynching Federal Offense
Congressman L C Dyer of Missouri introduced on April 11 H R 123 to punish lynching as a federal offense. The bill shifts prosecutions to federal courts and imposes fines on countries where lynching occurs, with penalties for officers who permit mob abductions. It sits before the House Judiciary Committee chaired by Andrew J Volstead. Wells Goodykoontz is urging a favorable report amid thirty four mob lynchings in 1919, including two in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Dyer
Missouri
Dyer
House Committee On ‘the Judiciary
Minnesota
Judiciary Committee
House
Wells Goodykoontz
West Virginia
Beckley banker injured in car wreck near Fayetteville
W. B. Jordan of Beckley National Bank was severely injured Sunday when returning from Charleston with a car he had sold to Mr. Nealy of Hinton. The vehicle went off a curve, rolled over the hillside three times, and pinned him. He suffered a severed artery in his left wrist and other severe bruises, was moved to Beckley then to Hinton, where officials report he is getting on nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Jordan
Beckley National Bank
Fayetteville
Beckley
Charleston
Mrs Lilly Dies in Akron Ohio
Mrs Frank Lilly aged twenty five former resident of this city daughter of W W Keener of this city died at Akron Ohio last week Body brought home to city to Caffee undertaking parlors then to Mr Keener home funeral services held Sunday afternoon at two thirty Rev Gerald Culberson officiating Interment Wildwood cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lilly
W. W. Keener
Akron
Keener
Gerald Culberson
Wildwood Cemetery
Fraud Suspect Arrested Over False Pretenses Claim
W H Lee claiming representation of Mountain State Brokerage Company was taken into custody Tuesday by Constable Joe Williams on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Lee worked among Beckley area miners and allegedly fleeced an organization of about eighty dollars. a hearing is set before Justice Callaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lee
Mountain State Brokerage Company
Joe L. Williams
Lee
Beckley
Justice Callaway
County Court in Session Opens Semi Monthly Session
The county court met on Wednesday morning for the regular semi monthly session with members Lively Wolfe and Honaker present at the session opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lively
Wolfe
Honaker
Dr W Wildonger Hosts Stay At Hotel Beckley
Dr W Wildonger of Collingswood New Jersey is a guest at the Hotel Beckley for a few days.
Draft Evaders Sought in Raleigh County List
Sheriff Blankenship received a War Department list of draft evaders with name spellings and variants. Civil officers may receive up to fifty dollars for apprehending anyone on the list. The mounted roster names numerous residents of West Virginia and nearby states, with places such as Besoco, Oxley, Mabscott, Eccles, Killarney, Glen White, Slab Fork, and Raleigh noted along with several out of state entries. (Continued on Sixth Page.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Blankenship
Raleigh County
War Department
Department
Blankenship
John Moore
Besoco
W. Va
Ernest Morton
Oxley
Roger Motor
Lillybrook
Carl Mott
Fireco
John L. Muha
Tams
Arthur Nichols
Hot Coal
Boyd Nicholson
Killarney
Hilbert Owens
Mayo
Jack Price
Eccles
Thomas H. Price
Cameron
Henry Ray
Columbus
Ohio
Avia
Mabscott
We Va
Melvin Sherman
Oswald
Val Alex Shorter
Stonewall
Clifton Henry
Lillyvbrook
Sam Hoskins
Glen White
Frank Howard
McAlpin
Richard Hubbard
Frank Hughes
Arthur Lee Hurst
Glen Morgan
Rena Jackson
Kade
Will James
Fire Company
William Jenkins
Cranberry
Arthur Jones
Lego
Albert Jordan
Sullivan
John Kasik
Stotesbury
Wim. A. Kendall
Lester
Walter Keyser
Willie Kinney
Pemberton
Dominick Kiminskki
Nick Krinskey
Winding Gulf
John Kundrot
Raleigh
James Lewis
Wickham
Robert Lewis
Watson Linkover
Frank Lynch
Henry McArthur
Slab Fork
Luther Mack McGrigor
Dorothy
Earl McKinister
Meadow Creek
Charles McKinney
Angelo Tamper
James Taylor
William Thomas
Elie Thompson
Nowlins Mill
Arms Tucker
Sam Walker
Ares Wade Walters
Baltimore
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Chamber
Legion To Honor
First Bible Conference
Hoge
Will Jordan
Lilly
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