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The Seward gateway., 1922-08-02

cANNERIES HAVE FULL PACKS
 The King Cove, Ikutan, Sauaw liar DOT and P. E. Harris companies are reported to have made full packs.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
HCGHART NEWS.
DeiUUed.)

The prospect for fruit this wear,
we are afraid, has gone 'glimmcr-
ing during the cold spells the last
few days.
David Lcgg, who spent the past
winter in Florida, returned to his
home here last week, accompanied
by his friend, Robert Bourguin,
who, after visiting Mr.. Legg for a
while, will so to his home in North
Dakota.
Misses Sadie and Captola Legs
spent the weekend in Lewisburg.
Little Mr.. Jesse Vicrs, who has
been III the Grecnbricr hospital at
Ronccvcrtc, is, we are glad TO note,
able to be at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Lceo. of
Fleetwood, spent Sunday here with
his mother.
Mrs. S. B. GiIkcson spent Sun
day at +. w. Bryant'S.
Albert NicrS delightfully."- enter
tanned number of his friends
Monday evening with Il musical.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wheat Pollock spent
Sunday at Bernard Meetings..
Miss Edna Walker. who is at.
tending school at Anderson, spcn,
Saturday and Sunday here.
David Lcgs and Robert Bourguin
and Miss TcXie LcSg were pleasant
guests at W. +. Lcgg's Thursday.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
PERSONAL MENTION,

Alr. and Mrs. Broaddus C3lcwn-
ing, of Roanoke, Va, were week
end guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. II.
Campbell. Mr.. Chewing is u
brother Of Mrs. Campbell.
Rev. e.. E.. Lambert and w. r,
Sheppard, Of Smoot, and NJ. J.
Austin, of Meadow Bluff, were re-
cent visitors in Charleston, where
they took part in The district con-
terence of the VI. f. Church. South.
}. r.. Bass, who visited his wife
in jacksonville, Fla, has returned
TO Lcwisburg. He reposts Mrs. B.
as greatly improved. She is con-
tinuing her stay in Florida.
II. E. L. Wood, who has spent
several weeks in Florida, has re-
turned TO his home in Lewisburp
greatly improved in health.
Miss Martha Campbell and nc
phew, Thornton Campbell, of Led
ington, Va, were recent guests of
Mrs. Mollic +. Bell here.
John B. Sydcnstricker and DR..
John Armstrong were business
visitors in Charleston this week,
+. l.. Caraway, of Warns, on the
Grccnbrier division, who has been
II patient in the Grccnbricr hospital
at Roncevcrtc, where he underwent
a serious operation for after-cffects
OF Hue. His uncle, Mr.. and Mrs.
*. r. Hanna and son, Alex. r., of
i;sty, were down to sec him Tues
day and reported him as doing
well.
Frank u. Hill, Of the MarIinton
bar, was a professional visitor in
Lcwisburg Tuesday.
Or. L. ). Coffman, Of Lcwisburg,
and DR.. 4. G.. Albert, Of Ronccvcrtc
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
COUNTY COURT.

Grccnbricr County Court met in
regular session on Tuesday, Nav
"a, present, President Shields and
commissioners SydcnSirickcr and
Williams. Registrars for the vari-
GUS precincts were appointed to
register the voters for the August
primary election. We will publish
Il list of the registrars next week.
The usually monthly claims were
approved and directed paid.
q. C.. Collins and W. +. Knight
qualified as constabIcs of Failing
Spring district.
County Road Engineer was d.
rcctcd 10 view road leading from
Clinc'S bridge to Matic's Church
in Blue Sulphur district, and make
an estimate of the proposed changes
and Improvement and report to
the court.
On petition of the property own
erS on the route from Kicfrcr 10
RI. +. Dcitz's court and county en-
ginccr to view the road Nav 18th.
Court and engineer will also
take up tie matter of right of way
Of project No. 1922. national high
way, from Crawlcy 10 ClintonvilIc
and reach an agreement with pro-
perry owners.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
MOODMEN ORGANIZE:

A Lodge of Modern Woodmen
wa, was organized in Lcwisburg last
tuesday evening. About forty-five
members were inflated. The. organi-
hauon was perfected by n. l..
MMeadlc, Deputy Head Council for
vest virginia, and D. X. johnson,
'peciai Deputy Head Council.
y. b. Coffman was elected Ven.
Craole Consul; c. H. Lowry, Past
.onsm; w. r. Matheny, Worthy
Aovisor; T. A. Jcffries, Clerk; H.
a. Hartsook, Banker; Guy II. Dychc,
mscort; j. Walter Dyche, Watch
' trv. .S Sohn s. McWhorter, Jr., Sen
~ trustees, Henry G.. Jackson,
DDrncSt +. Livesay and Mason C..
G9aaackman; Physicians, Drs. II. l..
card and w. ii. Parker.
ms order had in operation a
Du8e here some time ago but was
moved TO Caldwell. Besides the
A.. n'8rcc work and social features,
- IS excellent insurance con
,'|'co with the institution whic!,
good and at cheap rate. There
:, w reason why a Woodman lodge
'"ou'd not flourish in Lcwisburp
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
CALDWELL, NEWS

The death angel visited the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hilton
on Sunday morning, April Both
1922, and claimed as its reward
tlieir little infant daughter. The
little remains were laid TO rest in
inc Adwcll cemetery to await the
resurrection day. The Independent
extends sincere sympathy 10 this
bcrcavcd family.
Jas. Conner spent Il few days here
With his sister, Mrs. r. D. Bennett
MIR. and Mrs. Roy Hefner re-
turned TO their home at Bccklcy,
after pleasant visit in this neigh
borhood.
Misses Erma and LauIct Ben
nett spent Saturday and Sunday
with their aunt, Mrs. y. VI. Holes
apple, in Monroe.
The all-day service held at High
land Park recently was a most pro-
fitablc affair.
Wan. Long, Of Gaulcy, spent the
weekend 1crc with his mother.
Mrs. Nancy Long.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
WAGER

Ross Tuckwillcr and Harvey
wilson, Il few days ago entered in
% bargain with II. e.. Jackson.
"sc popular meat dealer of Lewis
nurg' to cat five pounds of steak
% be cut from a heifcr which Mr.,
Jackson purchased from Mr.. Tuck
"lier. Should they succeed Mr..
Jackson was to furnish the five
"ounds of steak free; should they
,''', thcy were to pay double price.
' , Monday evening the young
men appeared and, after .prcpara-
IONS at tire Lcwisburg Restaurant
diey ate two and onc-halr pounds
u Surloin steak each. two rolls
'ach, drank three glasses Of water
enc bottle of pop each, and finished
Tith two Eskimo pies. Thief we're
awe and at work is the last re-
eort we have from them.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
RED CROSS HEALTH CENTER
NOTES.

The Frankford district health
center opened formally on Mon
day, May 1st, With the first dental
clinic in charge of DR.. VIM. Nelson,
OF Lcwisburs. Miss Ncllichamp
county nurse, reports Il most graft
lying response to the work on the
part of parents and teachers. Sew
cntccn children were treated. Each
Of these had all teeth cleaned. Ten
permanent and two dccidduouS
tcct,. were filled. One permanent
and nine dcciduous teeth were cX-
'ractcd. Some Treatments were
given to others in an effort to save
Sin and twelve year molars.
The next clinic will be held on
Monday, May 9Th. All patrons of
the schools Should realize the i'm
portancc Of this work and send
their children, particularly those
in the first and second grades, TO
the clinic while the schools arc vet
in session.
We arc informed that The prices
published last week will remain
unchanged for the present.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
NEW CHARTERS

The Secretary of State has is
sued charter to the Grccnbricr
Oil Co.. of White Sulphur. The
capitol stock is $1,000. The incor-
porato!S are II. r. Hiuddlc>tun, J.
l.. liuddlcstun, \. T.. Huddicstun.
Maud VI. HuddIeslun, Mabel. b.
Huddlcstun. Ill! of White SULPHUR.
We were unable 10 learn where
the field of operation will be.
y charter was also issued to the
GrecnLrier Military School. of Lew
olu! 'Woo oldood MJu on .IIuuSl
The school charter. 1t Is only a
corporation by the present owners.
INC Moore Brothers and members
of their families.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
INCONSISTENCIES RAIDED.

On last Tuesday night Geo. E.
Spraguc, of White Sulphur, accom-
panied by Walter Bryant, Of Lewis
burg, and McSsT,>. Adkins and Nc
Allstcr, of the state prohibition
office of Charleston, went UP tho
big hollow about five miles from
Tuck ahoe, and made raid on nine
different joints. They captured w.
NJ. Thomas and Russell Grim1nett
and found 1870 gallons Of peach
brandy mash, which was destroyed.
These men were held to answer in
dictments by the grand Jury.
ID. E. Alexander was arrested for
having liquor in his possession and
was given fine of $3.50 and costs
and thirty days in Jail. r. l.. Fury
was arrested for similar cause
and like fine and sentence i'm
posed. These cases were tried be-
fore Squire y. a. Beckncr, Of White
Sulphur. They were brought to
Lcwisburg and placed in Jail. The
foot hills Of the Allegheny is said
TO be a thriving center for moon
shine liquor and these men deserve
credit for the haul they have made.
II is also said some of the liquor
made in this section is Of the worst
brand.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
CLEANUP WEEK NOTICE.

At the regular meeting of the
town council on Tuesday evening,
the I'd inst, the week beginning
Moday, the 18th, was agreed upon
as the time for a general and lhor-
ough cleanup week Of a. streets.
private premises, stores and other
business places in own and the
grounds around and about them.
and the Mayor was instructed 10
give due notice of the time and to
urge the people in every part of
the town to hearty and enthusiasts
tice cooperation with the street
committee and the committee of
ladies acting in cooperation with
1t and with DR.. Arbucklc, county
health officer, and Miss MelIichamp,
the county nurse. The street com
mittcc-W. Z. Nelson, H. +. Hunter
and 5. p. Prcston--waS given plen-
airy powers to direct what should
be done, the council agreeing to
furnish truck to haul away. all
trash, etc, that may be gathered by
the property owner and placed at
some easily accessible place on the
premises in barrels, baxcs, sacks.
on other rcceptaclcs so that it
may be gotten by the truck at any
time on Thursday, May 18th. BY
Offering this direction the trash
gathered can all be hauled away
quickly and the town will save
much in truck hire.
For cleanup week let your Shib-
boieth be thorough cleaning. hearty
cooperation. Thus all will con-
tribute TO the clcanncSs and health
fuIDcSS Of the town.
THOS. n. DENNIS.
Mayor.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
FROM SNiOOT.

Dr.. C.. 4. Farrcn, of Lcwisburg,
is here spending few days with
his father, Rufus Farrcn.
Mrs. VI. y. Hobbs, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. y. B.
Hanna, at Quinwood, has returned
home.
Earl Hutscnpillcr and Chas. Shcp-
pard left last week for Huntington
where they expect to work for the
RouShcr ConStruc ton Co.
Lloyd Nuttcr, son of Mrs. Lucy
Nutter, who had his leg broken by
a fall last week, is doing nicely
at this writing.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Hundley, on last Sunday, daush-
ter.
Estill SimIns, road supervisor, is
busy getting the roads in his ter
iitory in good shape. They have
been unusually bad this winter.
The High School class, under the
management of Miss. May Honaker,
is in progress now and is doing
good work. New pupils are COM
ing in every week.
Chas. Rcmley, of Kicifcr, has
moved to the farm of Prof. l.. O.
Haynes.
The home Of Ed. Crane, near
Crawley, was destroyed by fire
last Saturday morning. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
4 number of candidates arc
announced for the House of Dele
gates. 1t is high time for the peo-
PIE of Grccnbrier to begin select
ing the best men possible for The
next legislature, if they are to be
relieved Of the Cumbersome tax
laws of this state.
The 1913 anniversary of the !. o.
.. +. was celebrated at the Odd
Fellows Hall at Dawson last Saiur-
day evening. Rev. e.. e.. Lambert
delivered Il splendid address on
odd Fellowship. \ large attend
ance. refreshments were served.
and all present report a good time.
Kew. Lambert also preached an an
ifcrSary sermon to the ODD Eel
lows OF the Meadow Bluff Lodge
on Sunday morning at If O'Clock
al the NJ. Z. Church, Sou.h, at
Smoot. \ number Of Odd Fellows
from other lodges attended.
Mrs. Clarence Zimmerman. Of
Huntington. is visiting her father,
LOCK Martin, and her sister, Mrs
EStcl Simms.
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MlN\EHAItA SPRINGS RESORT
TO OPEN EARLY.

Mrs. J. r. Slansbcrry is now at
the springs preparing TO take care
OF the trade. While the official op-
pening will not take place until
about Decoration Day, the hotel is
ready right now to take care of its
guests. We will feature good cats,
chicken dinners, and a place where
you can send your wife, daughter
or family and everything will be
congenial. We ask our friends to
make their reservations early. as
We have good booking this year.
For rates writes the Stansbcrrys,
Minnchaha Springs, w. Va.
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RECEPTION TO PASTOR.


A reception was recently tend
cred Rev. II. |. Stephens, the new
pastor Of Central Methodist Epis-
copal Church, South, Cumberland,
Nd, and his family. Rev. Stephens
had been presiding elder Of the
Lcwisbu1-s, w. Va, district prior
TO his transfer here. Addresses of
welcome were made by Rev. J. II.
Billingsly, pastor Of Trinity NJ. +.
Cliurch, South; Rev. H. l.. Schlinke,
pastor Of the First Methodist Pro
tcstant Church; Rev. b. w. Mccks,
pastor of the Center Street NJ. r.
Church; Rev. Z. NJ. Dickcy, pastor
of Kinglcy> NJ. T.. Church, and Rev.
J. II. Light, presiding elder Of the
Mloorcticld district.
Mrs. B. l.. Morcland, Mrs. Chas.
l.. Fay and Miss Mildred Twigs
gave vocal solos; Miss Virginia
Sci:ultz violin solo and Mrs. f.
Il. Shirley a piano solo, while a
quartctte, composed of Mrs. More
land, Mrs. Frazcc, Mrs. Adams, and
Mrs. McElfiSh, gave selections. Mrs.
Stephens was presented a bouquet
CT cut flowcrs.-B Baltimore NcUS.
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NOTICE 70 CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that
sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Education Of Lcwisburg
Independent, School district. Green.
brier county, West Virginia. until
noon on Saturday, the 18th day Of
May, 1922, for the re-node ling Of
the present school building in said
district, and the erection Of an adj
dition thereto, according to the
plans and specifications, with adj
denda thereto, filed herewith,
which can be seen and examined
at the office Of Finley NJ. Arbucklc,
secretary OF said Board Of Educa-
Yion, in tho town Of Lfwisburg,
West Virginia. All bids must con-
form to said specifications, whether
the same be for the whole or part
Of said proposed improvements,
and based on said plans and speci-
ficationS.
Said bids will be opened on Sat
urday, the 18th day Of May, 1922,
at the office Of S. p. Preston, PreSi-
dent Of said Board Of Education.
in the said town Of LcwiSburg,
West Virginia. and the right is re-
served TO reject any or all bids sub
mittcd, if thc said Board Of Educa-
ton secs fit so to do.
Given under my hand this the
Goth day Of April. 1922.
FINLEY NJ. ARBUCKLE,
4-2I-4t Secretary.
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FROM GRASSY MEADOWS

The cold spell we had last week
has about killed all the fruit in
.IiS section.
II. +. Freshman. of Norfolk. Va.
who has been visiting his brothers
and sisters at this and Other points
for the past few days, has returned
To his home.
Robert Lewis. who was OD-
pcratcd on for appendicitis last
winter, has not been doing so we'll
SINCE. He went to Bccklcy hos
pital few days ago to consult the
Physicians. They found nothing
serious with him and he has since
returned home.
Miss May Flack left this week
for Anderson, where she will attend
school for while.
Mrs. Annie B. Loury, of Glen
Morgan, is visiting her daushcr,
Mrs. JAS. D. Kelly, at Dawson.
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Mrs. +. VI. Barnhart, OF Evanston,
Ill.,, has secured from the Dickson
Bros. Silc for a Sulnmc: home.
The land lies on the lower side of
the }. h. & X. pike between The
Pines and Mountain Home The
clearing made for the house is on
a flat on the hillside, which slopes
down 10 HOward'S Greek and it
commands view of great beauty.
The home, of The bungalow type,
Will be built from the field stone
which is abundant on the land.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
DEATHS.
t.l.It.IiI:iI.

j. ID. Fletcher. Il we'll known citi
zen of the UnuS community. died
on April 10Th. 1922. He WAS born
IN Mercer county. this state, Feb
19th, 1880, and came TO Grccnbricl
about 81 years ago.
MIR. Fletcher is survived by hi,
Wife and nine children. Also :,
host OF friends. He was a loving
father and most excellent ncighbor.
We were unable TO learn where
he was buried.
12c family ask us TO thank the
many friends for their many ex-
presslons Of kindness during his
illness.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
GlHI:i:NRnli:R MAN

we nave Il complimentary num-
Der OF the Giles County Rccor6
published at Pulaski, Tenn. This
issue IS 4 Booster Edition" of that
paper and in it is cut and favor
able mention of DR.. james 4. La
Tue, who is well and favorabiv
known to many of the older citi-
zenS of Grccnbricr.. He is spoken
OF us one OF the best citizens in
that section and he stands high in
his profession as a physician.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05
CHANGE IN BUSINESS.

.Iohn A. Litticpagc recently sold
his interest in the J. G.. Boggs Mo-
tor and Light company, here in
l.cwisburg. to Ernest Watts, of
LewiShurg, and Mrs. John D. Puck
ctt. Mr.. Watts, who travels for
The Clifton Forge Grocery COM
pany, will not be with the firm
IN person for several weeks. He
IS well known 10 The people of
'Ireenbricr and needs no introduce
non. RE is Il son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
}. II. Watts. Of Rinchlands.
Mrs. Puckc!t is originally from
Virginia, but later from BcckIcy,
where she, as Miss Virginia Warren,
hrld position in the post-oflicc
lor some time. While in RcckIcy
she married John ID. puckctt, who
was connected with the office of
the Winding Gulf ColIicrics Co..
and the w. VI. Rittcnnenc Lumber
90. He later came 10 Grcenbricr.
settling at Raincllc, where he held
inc position as manager for the
Rainelle Lumber Co., and was con-
tfmpiating. entering the firm of
which his widow is now member.
but was taken ill and died after a
lingering illness. In his death
Greenbrier lost the prospect of a
most excellent citizen, because
John Pickett had been with us
long enough to know his honesty
and sincerely. Mrs. Pickett is a
lady of excellent business ability
as well as social qualities.
Mr.. Littlepagc, we understand,
has purchased the mercantile bust
ness of II. G.. Hogsctt at Anderson,
where he will reside. Lcwisburg
regrets the lose Of Mr.. and Mrs.
littlcpagc and their son, Lawrence.
Ilticpagc and their son, Lawrence.
who arc most excellent people and
who have made host Of friends
during their residence in Lewis
burg.
Mrs. Puckctt is already with the
firm, having charge Of the clerical
work, which she is most capable
Of handling.
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MARRIED.

Miss Meta Hcdrick, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. q. l.. llcdrick. of
Clntonrillc, and Jesse l.. Bciiz. of
trawlcy, n,otorcd to LcwiSburs
and were quietly married, by Rev.
w. o. Talbcrt.
Miss Elsie lIedrick, also a daush-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. e. l.. Hedrick
and Guy 4. Robinson, of kicccr,
motorcd to White Sulphur and
were married by Rev. J. c. Hooks.
NJ. and Mrs. Bciz will make
their home at Raincllc, while Mr..
and Mrs. Robinson will make theirs
at kicffcr.
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OpEI>1srI'.A

MISS Grothc and Miss Henderson
Nlil present the Seminary girls in
nc opcrctta "The Gypscy Queen,
n Carnegie Hall on Monday even
'nS. May 8th. 1t will be given in
.oStumc with attractive scenery.
Mss Adcna Bass will sing The lead
'ns role and will be assisted bv q
splendid chorus.
Admission 50 cents.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05

For Salc.-Ford runabout, owned
hy the Grccnbrier County Chapter
American Red Cross and formerly
used by Miss Mcllichamp, County
Nurse, is for sale and may be seen
at Tuckwiller's Garage, Lewisburg.
Oemountablc rims, special closed
top, motor in first-class condition.
For fulther information call Mr..
Mason Bell, Chapter Chairman, or
Miss Mcllichamp, County Nurse.
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ARBCCKLE SCHOOL, NEWS

Please note the following dates
Saturday evening, May 9th. All
VINO feel an interest in the school
are asked TO be prcscnt--cspccially
the parents.
Tuesday evening, May 9th, the
upper grades will give play.
You will enjoy it. Be present.
Wednesday evening, May 10Th
the closing exercises will be held
An address will be delivered by Dr.
John |. Armstrong. Also an cX-
exhibit of the school work. Dcliv-
cry Of diplomas, etc.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-05-05

I'm error WAS made in Il news
item las; week when il. WIS stated
that j. W. McClintic, Of Williams
burg district. had purchased $50
head Ct cattle from \. ID. BaS>rll.
Of Lost Greek. Harrison county. In
stead Mir. MCCiintic bauSht for Mr..
BasScll $50 head of cattle in Green
bricr county and shipped them to
lost Greek.
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AGAIN ARRESTED.

Hubert Hokc, who, with others.
Was arrested about two weeks ago
and Eound over to the grand jury
under bond, as again arrested on Il
charge of selling white lightning
and brought to Jail here. He gave
bond in the sum of $500. George
T.. Sprague made the arrest. Iioke
seems TO be Il determined law
violation.