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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
10
The Register begins a three issue Who Is Who page this week and next. Readers excluding Raleigh Register staff and their families may enter for a $10 gold prize by submitting answers on the provided sheet. Entries must arrive by Tuesday noon April 6. Correct answers publish April 8 with the winner named.
A docket of property transfers across Raleigh County Beckley and surrounding areas shows numerous deeds. Buyers include Dora A Webb G I Bailey Aubrey O Smith C L Callaway M C Brackman Jean D McKell P H Lester James Strother Floyd Farley J A Keaton Gustavus Beckner Mary C Deitz Thomas H Wickham and others with parcels in Beckley Rhodesdale Town district Shady Spring and Marsh Fork districts. Prices range from 1 to 2000 with many entries under 1000.
Authority grants the Army Recruiting Service one year enlistments through the Construction Division of the Quartermaster Corps. It offers training in trades such as electrician, butcher, steamfitter, machinist, fischer, surveyor, boiler maker, and tonographer, at Uncle Sam’s expense. Apply at the Army Recruiting Station Raleigh Hotel Room 2 Beckley West Virginia.
Raleigh county workers in the Far East Relief drive will be entered in a recent announcement at the state headquarters in Charleston. Upshur leads the race to the top with Kanawha Cabell Harrison Mercer Berkeley Marshall and Raleigh close behind in a tight contest.
The Taylor family, including Sr. Taylor, returned by last Saturday from relatives in Virginia following the burial of Mrs Taylor. Mr. or has sold his home to Mr. and W. A. Argenbright and plans to move back to Harrisonburg in the near future.
General Insurance Yame the Insurance Agency in Beckley offers fire and other damage protection. It represents leading global insurers and is known for prompt claim settlements. The agency sells fire, accident, plate glass, automobile, and all non life insurance, with an office in Beckley’s largest building.
A leading hardware firm Beck ley offers shelf and heavy hardware auto plumbing heating and farm supplies. A full line of varnishes paints saddles and harness and quality goods as the motto. They are agents for South Bend Malleable Stores and Ranges.
The firm in Beckley offers a full electrical supply line including labor saving devices. They handle contracts of all sizes and provide estimates. If it is electrical, this establishment can supply your needs.
Beckley’s leading exclusive millinery store presents the latest hat designs for ladies and misses with quality and style as its motto. The emporium features a new spring line, promises unpretentious reliability, and invites patronage at reasonable prices.
Fine Tailoring in Beckley markets as the home of good clothes with a full line of samples of the best weaves and fabrics. They will take your measure and make clothes to order for men and women, with courtesy service and guaranteed satisfaction.
The Men’s Store Name, exclusive for men, offers clothing hats shoes and furnishings. An out fitter of men from head to foot, the business thrives in this county due to quality goods and honest trade methods. The firm sells Kuppenheimer clothes for men and invites patronage.
A leading Beckley photographer offers strictly first class work. Modern photography is an art and this studio guarantees satisfaction. If you want photographs that are real works of art, this artist will be pleased to serve you. Your friends can buy anything except photographs.
The Old Reliable Bank, Raleigh County’s oldest financial institution, emphasizes security service and safety. It highlights its savings feature and notes that a small amount starts an account. Its officers and directors are listed among the county’s prominent men.
The leading aspirant for the state senate in Raleigh County is subject to the Republican primary in May. Identified with every progressive movement for Beckley and county progress for years, he is described as well qualified and unlikely to be misjudged by voters. He maintains an office in Beckley’s largest building.
A firm advertising as carrying everything in the electric supply line and agents of the Delco Lighting system appeals to farmers and large-buildings owners. They handle contracting work, provide estimates for any job, carry labor saving devices, and invite demonstrations. They promise ready service for any electrical needs.
Leading Beckley jeweler offers high grade diamonds watches gold and silverware with a stamped quality mark. Repairs receive special attention and customer patronage is valued at this firm.
A local agency deals in automobiles and accessories with a stock of $20,000 in genuine parts. The car is noted for style durability and a reasonable price. They stock Goodyear and Kelly Springfield tires and invite customers as trade grows in the community.
A growing local hardware dealer emphasizes honest trade methods and quality stock, offering shelves, heavy hardware, stoves, and ranges. The firm promotes Majestic stoves and ranges and invites all customers in need of hardware to visit and be served.
Beckley’s leading confectionery shop sells a comprehensive range of high grade candies, ice cream, and fruit. The firm manufactures much of its candy and also offers tobacco products, cigars, cigarettes, and a soda fountain with the latest soft drinks. Patronage is appreciated.
The leading merchant tailor in Beckley guarantees satisfaction with years of experience. He maintains a stock of the latest woolens for customers to select from. Services include pressing repair and tailoring for distinctive clothes.
The leading Beckley department store offers full lines of dry goods nations men s and women s ready to wear garments furnishings millinery shoes and all general department store items. Quality and reasonable prices drive growing local trade with Walkover men s shoes and Queen Quality women s shoes featured.
This firm provides diamonds watches clocks gold and silverware cut glass and novelties and has a growing community trade. The repair department is run by an expert with guaranteed work and quality service. Patronage is appreciated. The store also sells talking machines and records.
The market offers a full meat selection with dependable year round refrigeration and reasonable prices for quality. It also handles flour, sugar and apples grown in old Virginia. Patronage is appreciated here. Both Phones.
The Beckley firm handles a durable stylish line of Hudson and Overland vehicles. It operates a service station and furnishes parts for cars sold, plus a full range of high grade accessories. Consult this agency for purchases and comparisons of merits, and for replacement parts and service.
Strong Bank Name has kept pace with Beckley and Raleigh county development. The bank has supported every progressive movement in the area since its organization. Safety of depositors is paramount and patrons are offered service and courtesy.
The bank has grown rapidly in recent years and is regarded as one of the strongest in the county. Its officers and directors inspire confidence and have supported the county's development since opening. Patronage is appreciated here with savings accounts a specialty.
The leading Beckley firm in dry cleaning and pressing commands growing trade and wide patronage. They handle repairing and offer prompt, careful attention. Their modern plant enables first class work and reliable turnover for all orders.
A local family grocer highlights a wide assortment of fresh staples and fancy groceries along with fruits vegetables and cured meats. The firm emphasizes low prices for quality and invites patronage from the community.
The agency is the oldest in Raleigh County and has kept pace with the city’s growth. It represents many of America’s largest insurance companies and is noted for prompt claim settlements. They offer fire, accident, plate glass, automobile insurance and more. They also represent a large bonding company. If you need insurance, this agency will be pleased to serve you.
A Beckley firm markets full lines of men women and children's shoes with an up to date high grade millinery department led by an expert. Quality is paramount and the store holds the exclusive agency for Hanan shoes for all ages. A fine work shoe range and Red Riding Hood children’s shoes are also sold at reasonable prices.
A Beckley cafe draws both visitors and locals with top quality offerings from the market at reasonable prices. Service is praised and a visit is expected to prove the claims of superior selection and value.
In Beckley a long established furniture house offers high grade furniture mattings carpets rugs and floor coverings plus stoves and more. Cash and credit sales are available and they extend credit to patrons, claiming growing city and regional trade. They are Pathe talking machine agents with a full records line. Patronage appreciated here.
The leading drug store in Beckley emphasizes careful prescription compounding and availability of fresh drugs and chemicals. It carries proprietary remedies, toilet articles, and stationery with prompt service and courtesy as the motto. Huyler's candies are sold.
The Family Grocer in Beckley advertises a wide assortment of staple and fancy groceries and fresh meats. It emphasizes quality as the paramount issue, with prompt and careful attention to all orders.
Leading furniture house in Beckley offers high grade furniture rugs carpets mats and floor coverings. The store emphasizes fair dealing and steady growth in business and pledges to complete home outfits with reliable service and wide selection for every customer.
The old reliable firm of furniture dealers is in temporary quarters while a new building is constructed. They display a splendid line of furniture, carpets, rugs, mattings and other floor coverings, refrigerators, and more. A high grade line will be opened and displayed as soon as the new store room is ready. Patronage is appreciated at this house.
The Leading Picture Theatre offers the best in films with clean, wholesome, elevating pictures. Management spares no expense to ensure top quality, sanitary conditions, and good order. Parents may safely bring children. patronage is appreciated.
Classified style ad promotes a drug emporium with prescription compounding by a registered pharmacist and pure drugs. It touts toilet articles stationery and a progressive management, highlighting Whitman candies for sale and welcoming patrons.
Beckley store offers comprehensive dry goods, mens and womens wear and popular Beacon shoes for men and Holter's for women. The firm emphasizes courtesy and customer satisfaction as trade rises through reasonable prices and quality merchandise. Your patronage is appreciated.
A famed tailoring house in Beckley offers measurements and guarantees to fit with satisfaction. It runs its own shop in Cincinnati with skilled workmen and a top line of woolens. The firm also operates a similar store in Matoak, drawing dressers and thorough professionals as patrons.
A Beckley store advertises a new line of drugs and chemicals with careful prescription compounding by registered pharmacists. It carries toilet articles, stationery, and a soda fountain offering latest soft drinks. Nunnally's candies are available.
The Store for Ladies has established an exclusive store offering the latest in women's wearing apparel. Style and quality are paramount with a comprehensive stock. The public is invited to visit this metropolitan establishment at home rather than traveling to the city.
Beckley firm carries suits coats and dresses for women and clothing and furnishings for men. It sells dry goods and notions and carries Red Cross shoes for ladies and Crossett shoes for men. Prices are described as reasonable and quality as best, with patronage appreciated.
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