Thursday, November 22, 1923
Postmaster Buckley wish-es to announce that the 1919 series of War Saving Stamps will be due January 1, 1924, and that they may be presented after December 1, for exchange or payment. The government has now a very attractive issue of savings certificate, in $20, $80 and $800, drawing 4 1/2 percent.
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There will be a box supper at the Spruce Flat Schoolhouse Saturday December 1st, at 7:30 p.m. proceeds for the benefit of the school. Come and help us and have a good time yourself.
RAYWOOD
The teachers and children of Raywood school have purchased two basketballs, which are very much enjoyed at noon and recess. Much interest is being taken by the school in the Health Crusade. Each pupil is anxious to become a knight.
Mrs. Scofield was called to the bedside of her father, Dr. G. M. Jordan, who is quite ill. In her absence, Mrs. Wooddell took charge of the school while Miss Evelyn Kerr taught the primary. The children were very much pleased by several visits from Running Deer, the Indian from the Iroquois tribe from the Mingo Flats.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nottingham have gone to housekeeping in the Coffman house.
Miss Alice Friel, who is attending high school at Marlinton, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Friel.
WEDDING
The marriage of Mr. Claude E. McLaughlin and Miss Polly Sydenstricker took place at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. A. Sydenstricker, in Lewisburg Wednesday evening, November 14th, 1923… The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. McLaughlin, of Marlinton, and holds a position of importance with the American Tobacco Co., and is a young man of ability and enterprise.
The bride and groom left on the east bound train shortly after the ceremony for New York and other points of interest…
BIRTH
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Galford at Wood-row, a son.
DIED
The Venerable George C. Moore died at his home on Stony Creek late Sunday night, November 18, 1923. His age was 90 years…
The deceased was the youngest of the large family of Aaron Moore, who lived on Greenbrier River below the mouth of Thorny Creek. He was a good citizen, industrious, honest and upright.
Mr. Moore is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Miss Rachel Duncan. Their children are Har- per, Henry and Theodore D. Moore, Mrs. Robert Jordan, Mrs. Ballard Barlow, and Miss Rettie Moore…
The funeral was conducted on Tuesday afternoon from this late home, burial in the Cochran graveyard.
