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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
8
The new equipment and modern fixtures at Gilbert's on Neville street debut Friday with a 9 o'clock opening. Ed Gilbert invites all Smokeless Coal Area residents to inspect the remodeled interior, new front, lighting, and display arrangements.
Mainz Germany July 26 A parchment found here shows Johannes Gutenberg derived his name from Hof Zum Gutenberg in Mainz where he was born in 1398 and where he printed his famous Bibles, correcting past records that tied his name to his mother’s birthplace.
A 23 year old man from Miami Florida writes about losing fat with Kruschen Salts. He weighed 210 pounds a year ago and now weighs 145 pounds after eight weeks of regular use. He claims to feel better and to eat anything, while noting improvements in health and vitality. He recommends taking half a teaspoon in hot water each morning and mentions availability at White Cross Pharmacy.
W. H. Bardin trustee will sell at public auction on August 11 1934 at 1 PM at the Raleigh County Court House front door the tract of surface land in Trap Hill District Raleigh County West Virginia described as 85 acres more or less. The sale arises from a deed of trust dated June 27 1921 securing J D Humphreys note with Tolley and Tolley conveyances referenced. The notice cites default on payment and details of the property boundaries and parcel history.
Public auction of multiple Raleigh County properties described as 2.8 acres 0.39 acres 9282 sq ft and a 50 foot front lot with six room brick dwelling at Ball Street Beckley. Terms cash in hand day of sale. Trustee Sharr W H Bardin acting for Co-Operative Building and Loan Association. Sale date August 11 1934 at 1 PM at courthouse front door Beckley.
L B Phillips and Kate Phillips convey to secure a note to Co-Operative Building and Loan Association. In Raleigh County on March 9 1929 the deed is recorded. Auction set for August 11 1934 at 1 PM at the Raleigh County Courthouse front door for the high bid on a described city lot in Beckley Parkview.
The record details Lot No 80 in a Beckley addition described by map in Map Book 3 page 34 fronting 50 feet on the east side of Crest Street and extending 150 feet to an alley adjoined by Lot 79 and Lot 81, containing 7500 square feet. It notes conveyance to L B Phillips from Floyd M Sayre Trustee dated December 14, 1927, recorded in Deed Book 97 page 144, for a complete description reference.
Reverend Allen Lewis of Lilly brook preached Sunday night with Sunday school at 10:00 each Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Agee welcomed a baby girl named Dreama Avenue born July 23. Vera Redden of Flat Top visited here last Sunday evening. Mrs. C. D. Brown and family spent weeks in North Carolina visiting relatives. Fred Gunnoe of Sullivan visited Miss Anna Wied last Sunday. Mrs. Jack McNally visited her mother, Mrs. Elbert Smith, Monday. J. W. Dad Smith of Madams was noted.
Creek and family are visiting among his children this week. Misses Inez Roark and Iris Agee were Sunday overnight guests of Miss Liberty Brown. Mr and Mrs Dave Bedwell and daughter Blanche attended preaching Sunday night. Hobson Tucker and daughter Irene shopped in Beckley Saturday. The Rebas of Lillybrook were visiting Mr and Mrs Rebas.
Medical authorities explain kidneys contain extensive tubule networks aiding blood purification. Doan's Pills offer quick relief for kidney discomfort, washing out the tubes, and claim long success over 40 years. Warns against counterfeit cures and urges obtaining from a druggist.
Calvo Sunday reports Miss Norma Walker and Miss Duckie Walker visiting friends at Whitby on Saturday. Dorothy Calvo and Toney Ribas were visiting in Lillybrook on Sunday.
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