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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1920

Page

5

Charleston Couple Weds Leslie Sydnor and Eva Dietz

Miss Eva Dietz of Charleston and Mr Leslie W Sydnor of Beckley wed recently in Charleston. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Dietz formerly of Fayette county. Mr Sydnor represents the Lake and Export Coal Company in Beckley and Huntington. They will reside in Beckley.

Leslie Sydnor Leslie W. Sydnor Eva Dietz Charleston T. A. Dietz Fayette County Sydnor Beckley The Lake and Export Coal Company Huntington

West Virginia Considers Constitutional Road Building Amendment

The state intends to build real roads but requires voter authorization through a constitutional amendment. Citizens must approve the measure for the plan to proceed, signaling a major infrastructure push backed by state leadership and likely budget considerations.

West Virginia

Notice to Contractors for County Road Grading Bid

Sealed proposals for grading and drainage of a 4.6 mile section of the County Road between Eccles and Surveyor in Raleigh County West Virginia will be received by the County Clerk in Beckley until 2 p m May 10 1920 A 5 percent certified check payable to the Sheriff accompanies each bid The County Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids Road Engineer H R AndersonOfficial notice from Raleigh County court clerk Jackson Smith clerk president William P Shumate

Eccles Beckley W. Va Raleigh County H. R. Anderson Peeenty Court P. Shumate Jackson Smith

Vote for the constitutional amendment on November 2

The excerpt urges voting yes on the constitutional amendment set for November 2. It promotes the measure as beneficial and urges readers to participate in the upcoming election. No additional names or places are provided in the readable text.

No New Subscriptions Hit West Virginia Weeklies

Paper shortages force several West Virginia weekly newspapers to halt new subscriptions while existing subscribers may renew. The policy favors avoiding price hikes and aims to control distribution amidst rising costs.

West Virginia

Hains Feels 20 Years Younger After Tanlac Use

John Hains of 2209 Duncan St Louisville Kentucky reports Tanlac has added ten years to his life after nearly two years of illnesses and failed remedies. He has lived in Louisville forty years and works as a day man at the American Tobacco Co plant on 18th and Main. He describes being very nervous and fearing lasting trouble until Tanlac relieved his symptoms.

Tanlac John Hains Duncan St Louisville Hains American Tobacco Co 18Th Main Street Mr. Hains

Tanlac Patient Credits Miracle Recovery in Beckley and Sullivan

A testimonial from a Beckley patient who says four bottles of Tanlac cured severe stomach pain dizziness catarrh constipation and insomnia and restored appetite sleep and energy. The ad notes Tanlac is sold at White Cross Pharmacy Beckley and Sullivan Coal and Coke Co Sullivan.

Beckley White Cross Pharmacy Sullivan Sullivan Coal & Coke Co

Reinstate Your War Risk Insurance Before It Is Too Late

To all ex service men you have eighteen months after discharge or until July 1 1920 to reinstate your war risk insurance by paying one months back premium You may reinstate for a lesser amount and convert to various forms including lump sum payments Government insurance offers more advantages than old line companies Forms and information on reinstatement conversion allotments compensation and service available at my office.

Missing Claims Help for Veterans Aid in West Virginia

Ben H. Ashworth, service officer for the American Legion, outlines assistance on insurance claims, compensation, dependents, allotments, bonuses, deceased soldiers' effects and pay due, bonds, lost discharges, travel pay up to five cents a mile, and vocational training. Information is available to ex-service members and their relatives, regardless of Legion membership, at the Bank of Raleigh Building in Beckley, West Virginia.

Ben H. Ashworth American Legion Bank of Raleigh Beekley W. Va

Raleigh County WV road bonds vote ratified in 1919

At a Raleigh County West Virginia meeting on August 2 1919 the County Court authorized a vote on issuing 140000 dollars in Road Improvement Bonds for Marsh Fork Magisterial District. A proclamation set September 5 1919 for the election and returns showed 478 votes for ratification and 26 against, meeting the required three fifths threshold.

Marsh Fork Simtae County West Raleigh County West Virginia County Court of Said Raleigh

Serbol Quadruple advertised by Bluefield women

A telegraph ad from Bluefield West Virginia promotes Serbol Quadruple with testimonials from Mrs. W S Jones Elizabeth Stafford Annie Merriman and Mrs J R Roland claiming relief. The promotion notes a ten minute daily regimen and availability at Beckley Drug Store and other drug stores with contact to Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio.

Bluefield W. Va W._S. Jones Yadkin J Elizabeth Stafford Princeton Ave Annie Merriman Reese St J. R. Roland Ade Serbol Beckley Drug Store Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio

West Virginia Attorney General Validates Bond Issue

The attorney general states the county bonds are regular and all proceedings comply with statute. He approves the validity of said bonds under Chapter 57 acts of the Legislature 1917. Charleston W Va April 22 1920.

BE. T. England West Virginia Charleston W. Va

Mrs. H Price Visits Daniels Relative Family

Mrs. H Price of Daniels visited her daughter Mrs. J S Counts and family last week.

H. €. Price Daniels J. S. Counts

Beckley Man Says Reese Formula R-11 Cured Ten Years Stomach Trouble

Paul Dye of Beckley West Virginia a railroad man suffered over ten years with stomach trouble. After one bottle of Reese Formula R-11 from Watkins Drug Store his symptoms disappeared and he feels well. He urges others with stomach disorders to try Reese Formula R-11 for relief and improved health.

Paul Dye Beckley Dye W. Va Mr. Dye Watkins Drug Store

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Charles S. Smith Beckley Hospital Beckley, W. VA Frey E. & S. Frey Baltimore Rose & Turner Co. Bldg T. C. Moorefield Rose & Turner Company J. S Kanawha Street Maxwell & Chalmers McDowell Auto Company Welch, W. Va Charleston, W. VA Goitre DELCO Best Electric Co Isaiah Kidd Bell McQuade Catholic Goodyear Ford Chevrolet Dorr Maxwell Goodyear Tires Bair Brothers, Inc Buick
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