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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1921
Page
10
James H McGinnis administrator announces settlement of the estate of J W Eads, deceased, on December 20 1921. Executors and creditors with claims against the estate must present accounts. Signed 1122F administrator.
Announcement confirms the September 17 ceremony at the Presbyterian parsonage Roanoke Virginia officiated by Rev Campbell. The couple traveled from Raleigh hardware firm ties and Beckley furniture section. They plan to be in Washington for Armistice Day ceremonies with Governor Morfan appointing Bailey as a state legionary.
A surprise party was hosted Thursday evening from 2 to 4 PM at Mrs Rose Spangler's home honoring Mrs Josie Hawley who has suffered a paralytic stroke for two years. Guests included Mr and Mrs C M Callaway among others, with gifts, ice cream cake pickles and coffee served.
The Beckley High School Freshman class held a masquerade party in the gym on November 8 with teachers from Junior and Senior Highs as guests. The gym was decorated with pine leaves and fall colors, an original program featured a tight rope walker and ventriloquist, followed by the grand march and games with refreshments.
Grant Moore confessed to a felony charge in the Criminal Court on Wednesday and was sentenced by Judge Anderson to two years in the Moundsville penitentiary. Witnesses Jim Turner and Tom Turner were released after Moore’s confession. A. J. Williams was found guilty on a felony count. sentencing to follow after defense motions. Former Raleigh County officials Aimos Stover and D. F. Workman were released on bond, cases continued to January. Jake Scott was found not guilty on a felony indictment and released. Cases against Henry Bailey, Snowden Thompson, and others were postponed or continued. Witnesses Wriston and several others were ordered to appear.
Beckley National Bank held a social dinner at the Beckley Hotel to inaugurate a new policy and planned monthly banquets. Bank officials and employees attended, with no speeches, and a social hour featuring bank-connected guests.
Mr. Gibbs of Raleigh Grocery Company was stricken with appendicitis and moved to a Charleston hospital where he remains in serious condition with no operation yet. Revival Progresses Nicely Evangelistic meetings at the Methodist Episcopal church south draw unusually large crowds and many have professed faith. Evangelist Willy Addington delivers strong sermons and church leaders foresee a great revival. Services are nightly at seven thirty with a Monday four o'clock session for children and youth urging immediate attendance after school.
National Guard unit members are notified of a seven o’clock Saturday meeting at the courthouse. The agenda is brief and all members are expected to attend.
Bluefield police under Captain Norton join Armistice Day celebrations in the city. Hungarian coal miner Steve Deshenkt was arrested near Pemberton for moonshining, with twenty gallons of corn meal mash found. sentenced to 30 days in jail and to pay costs after trial before Laura E. Lilly.
Trustee sale under deed of trust dated October 14 1920 by J H Farrey and wife to Herbert Stansbury trustee for C H Meador records in Raleigh County WV. sale November 26 1921 at 1 PM front of county courthouse. personal property Hudson Model 70 1920 car No 9530. cash. Also December 9 1921 notice of application to State Road Commission to suspend bus line between Hreilly and Amigo Raleigh WV until spring.
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