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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-09-30

bralter Of the Pacific, Is this wonder.
full beach at which the bathing is
superb the year around. We did not
go out into the surf, as the time was
limited. I purchased a ukulele, and
passed away some time very enjoy
ably reviewing some Of the tones that
Lloyd taught us and learning some
others. The Island was simply beau
tiful. the trees with their brilliant
foliage, the abruptly rising hills, the
city nesting around the base Of them,
the beautiful coloring Of the sea, the
peaceful and easy trend Of the ma
tive life make indeed a seeming para
disc on earth Joaquin Miller has
said Of them, "The Hawaiian Islands
are not a group. as often miscalled,
but a string Of islands-a string 81
pearls, II you please-a string Of rare
and precious pearls In the sapphire
center Of the great American Sea "
We steamed out Of the harbor at
6 p. m. and saw again the beautiful
sight we saw at entry. the rugged
hills. the Oriental foliage, the public
buildings, the church towers showing
above the rest. and the beautiful sea
embracing IL an. We only wished you
all could have shared IL with us. The
trip has been very enjoyable. We
met a fine man, with wife and one
child. going back 10 Korea He is =
doctor employed by a mining COM
pany. They are splendid, strong
Christian people and have invited us
TO visit them during some summer
vacation. We anticipate the visit
and the chance Of seeing some Of the
Korean problems at first hand.
Each Sunday morning we enjoyed
the religious services and the ser
mons delivered by the ministers on
board. A swimming pool was built
on the lower deck and some very
pleasant hours were spent in diving
into the water. Our sports were
Quoits, Deck Tennis, Ping Pong and
Shuttle Board. We occasionally had
n movie at night.
On the sixteenth day out we were
ordered to get ready for debarking,
FOR on the morning Of the seventeenth
we were to land in Yokohoma Har-
Dor. As ! finish this letter, we are
nearing Japan, the island country,
bur new home, the rudder Of the
Orient.
You viii hear again from us.
Always,
Harold W. Hackett
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-09-30
Foundation School
GRANT & LEE SOCIETY
Program for Oct. 20

Song, Battle Hymn Of Republic ....
Society.
Lincoln's Reading go. Ray Browning
The Importance of Athletics :. Orvas
Lawson.
What an Education Means to Us ..
Thomas Tut.
A Reading, Title, Sun Set ..Edgell
Moore.
The Most Important Event that Ever
Happened to Me This Summer E.
Andy Skeens.
Reproduced Story go. Walker Cosby
Ambassador to Franklin -. Patrick
McCray.
Debate: Resolved that General Grant
was a Greater Man Than Gen.
eral Lee.
Affirmative
Albert Maltby
Raymond Richie
Negative
Erman Lykins
Raymond Tribby
Raleigh Hall, Pres.
Arnold E. Pigman, Sec.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-09-30
Normal Department

At this beginning % the new schoo
year the Normal Department is com
posed largely Of new students. Man
Of the old ones are teaching this fal
and will not return until the first o
the year. Those who are plannin,
to return then are sending in thei
deposits now, and having a room
reserved. This prompt room assign
ment is saving trouble and guaran
teeing them a room.
New students are registering every
day, and some Of the old ones ar,
making a tardy appearance. Mr.
Andrew J. Russell entered Monday
morning.
We are to have Mr.. Ross, a new
gymnasium director, here soon. This
is going to be a splendid course, AMI
one different from any we have
scheduled heretofore.
The Dodge House has been moved
TO a new site, and the work Of re-
modelling the interior is going on.
Il is to be finished over completely
and heat and light from the main
power plant installed. This will
make it one Of the best Normal girls
dormitories on the grounds.
Next Monday, October 4, will be
Mountain Day. We anticipate a de-
lightful outing on this day. The
Normal School IS to have its Noun
tain Day separate from the College
this year. On this day the students
visit those points Of historical in
terest, East and West Pinnacles.
The Philomathea Literary Society
met Saturday evening in the girls
gymnasium, and an entertaining pro-
gram was enjoyed. After the pro-
gram, refreshments were served.
These were prepared by the five old
Of the Society. There were
thirteen new members voted in.
Following is a list of the officers:
Beulah Whit, president; Edna Clark,
vice president; Minnie Wyley, record
ing secretary; Leeta Gabb, CORES
ponding secretary; Eula Wagers,
and Florence Baker, mar
shall. The Society promises to oe
more successful this year than ever
before.
The Appalachian Literary Society
met in Upper Chapel. Several new
were voted in by the Soci-
ETY., and several new officers elected.
The program for next Saturday even
ing promises to be very interesting.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-09-30
CLASS OF 1919

CLASS OF 1919
Collins, Boyd Maurice, Ph.B. Bou
Ruthledge, Tenn. Address, Livia
ny.
Hackney, Paul Arnold, ALB. Born
Frenchburg, Ky. Address, French
burg, Ky.
Van Hook, Joseph O., B.Ped. Ph.B
1920. Born ocaJa, Ky. Address
Berea, Ky.
Back, Edith Anne, ALB. Born
Frenchburg, Ky. Address, Ipava
III.
Back, Elva Mae, ABB. Born French.
burg, Ky. Address, Diverdon, H.
Berg, Eugenia Belle, B.Ped Born
Kendall, Wis. Address, Kendall,
Wis.
Bowman. Helen. ALB. Born Berea,
KY Married Oscar Harrison. Ad-
dress, Whites Station, Ky.
Clayton, Katrina, B.Ped. Born Flem-
ingsburg, Ky. Address, Vance
burg, Ky.
Hammons, Cleta Mae. BIZ. Born
Jackson, Ky. Address. Jackson.
Ky
Lewis, Florence VanFassen. BIZ.
Born Lawrenceville, Va. Address,
Lawrenceville, Va.
Lewis, Mabel Irene, B.L. Born Be
rea. Ky. Address, 655 Maxwelton
Court, Lexington, Ky.
Lewis, Maude Kennedy, B.Ped. Born
Fairview, Va. Address, Fairview,
Va.
Eva Belle. BIS. Born
Uree, n. c. Address, Uree, n. c..
Marsh, Mary Kate, B.L. Born Gym
thiana, KY. Address, Cynthiana,
Ogg, Lillian Ream, BIS. Born Berea,
Ky. Address, Berea, Ky.
Parker, Ella Rec, B.Ped. Born Viii
liamsburg, Ky. Address, Williams
burg, Ky.
Russell, Tommye, B.Ped. Born New
bern, Tenn. Address, Newbern,
Tenn.
Weidler, Mrs. Josephine NJ, ABB.
Born Frenchburg, Ky. Wife Of A.
G. Weidler. Address, Berea, Ky.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-09-30
Pearl Instead OF a
Boil on Mans Neck

Twenty years ago, James Lon
don Of Clifton Heights. Pa, ate
some oysters. One of the BIZ
valves had a pearl which Longer
swallowed. He never gave the
incident a thought until a few
days ago when he had severe
pains in a small lump in his
neck. Longer thought the lump
a boil. so he squeezed IL. and the
pearl broke through the skin,
ending Longen's pains.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-09-30
SiS-legeed Toad.

Marinette, Wis-Henry Mermans,
pioneer resident Of Crivitz. Marinette
county, claims the distinction of own
ing one Of the largest collections Of
mounted fur-bearing animals and fish
IN the state. All Of them were killed
or caught within a radius Of FIVE miles
of Crivitz. He expects 10 add num-
Der Of new specimens this year.
Among the freaks he has a six-legged
toad
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-09-30
Berea College Alumni Association

Crhs belongs the Alumni Association
news items and personal letters fro graduates will published full or
eg Berea. KY will be pleased receive any
emhe rs N the Assnci afinrA
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-09-30
Your Opportunity

COLLEGATEThe of the whole Institution which
vdes standard subjects Courses lead
ing Classical Scientific Philosophical and Literary Degrees
NORMAL-The school which and city teach
with special attention given rural teaching Equal stand
ing with State Normal and graduates given cerf
year 3year and Agar Sxyear beyond
the common branches for B.Ped.
ACADEMYThe Preparatory years. the straight
road College The English Of years designed
for those who do teach through College
gives the best general education for those who further
in school.
combined literary sub
jects For young Agriculture Carpentry, Brklayng
Printing Backsmhing Painting and Commerce young
Home Science Sewing Nursing Bookkeeping and Stenog
raphy
FOUNDATION SCHOOL-General education in the common
branches for students Of good mental ability above
who have been deprived Of the advantages early
MUsICcabnet Organ Piano. Singing, Theory and Or
ehestra. fine opportunity TO become good musician at
very low cost
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01
Teachers
Institute

A Wise County Teachers In
stitutc will be held in Big Stnnr
Gap on September Sih. gth aud
10th. IL is expected that all the
teachers of the county will nj.
tend this meeting IN addition To
IA number of visitors. y most
Interesting program has been
prepared for this occ lsion aud
the meetings will be held IN lie
school auditorium. The citi-
zens of the town are expected
TO entertain the visiting teach
ers and when YOU are asked to
take some do not refuse.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01
CARDUI HELPED
REGAIN STRENGTH
Alabama Lady Was Sick For Three
Years, Suffering Pain, Nervous
and Depressed-Read Her
Own Story Of Recovery.

Paint Rock, Ala.-Mrs. C. NJ. StegaI,
OF near here. recently related the fol.
lowing interesting account of her re-
covery: II was In n weakened con
dillon. I WAS sick three years In bed.
suffering a great deal OF pain. weak,
nervous. depressed. was so weak.
I couldn't walk across the floor; just
had to lay and my little ones do the
work. ! was almost dead. | tried
every thing heard of. and number OF
doctors. sun didn't set any relief.
] couldn't eat. and slept poorly. /
believe II hadn't heard OF and taken
Cardui would have died. bought
elk bottles. after n nelGhbor told me
what II did for her.
II began to eat and sleep. began to
gain my strength and am now well
and strong. | haven't had any trou.
BILE since / sure can testify to the
good that Cardui did me. | don't
think there Is better tonic made
and believe II saved my life"
For over 30 years, thousands of wo.
men have used Cardui successfully.
Ia the treatment OF many womaniy
ailments.
IL you suffer rs these women did,
take Cardu.. II may help you, too.
At all drugsista E Sc
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01
Work
Progressing

\ Work on the large hosiery
mill being erected by the Kilz-
miller'Scott Company at this
place is progressing rapidly. y
portion of the brick work has
progressed To such an extent
that the roof timbers are being
put in place. This binding
which h being constructed of
red texture brick will br very
attractive and one of the largest
in this section of the state aud
when completed viii employ
five or six hundred womcn and
boys This concern il also
establishing branch plauts at
Rogersville, Gate Guy, Pen
ninglou Gap, Appalachia aud
Norton The plant AT THIS place
will be the central one whcr,.
the products viii br finished
and made ready for the market
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01
F. B. lessee Dead.

1t is with feeling of deep
sorrow that we chronicle the
death of our friend und kins-
man, Mr. Il. b. LESSEE, which
occurred ut his home in the
east end of town, on w ednes-
day, the 18th met, after "a brief
illness lasting ouly a few days.
Funeral services were Goa
Quoted at the home the follow
ing day by Rev. j. b. Graft, of
Gate City, and concluded at the
grave i'll Glencoe cemetery by
Rev. A. l.. Shumate, pastor OF
the Baptist church here.
MIR. lessee was IL son of tue
late Martin @ and katherine
Goodwin lessee, aud was born
III Russell county, Va, on Sep
tember 18th, 1856, coming from
the sturdy stock of one of the
oldest families of that county
He was married 10 Elizabeth l..
Kelly, the youngest OF the two
daughters of Edward ID. and
Louisa Evans Kelly, in Decem.
Der 1883 and moved 10 Big Stone
Gap IN 1850, where he aud his
noble companion reared their
little family of three boys, Luz
ther, Werner aud Lester, aud by
Ills THRIFT aud industry soon Sc
cured Tor them the beautiful lit.
Tie hume, where they dweiled
together III peace ana harmony
until The angel OF death called
him.
Fletch Jessce was known in
the vicinity IN which lie lived
as an upright, honest citizen
ana good neighbor, always
ready aud willing TO aid his
fellow man IN time of need or
distress.
The writer of this sketch hae
known him from his earliest
boyhood, and can testify to his
many sterling qualities and true
worth. lie WAS true, devoted
husband and father, and scru-
pulously honest and fair in all
his dealings. Heprofessed faith
in the Lord Jesus Christ some
20 years ago and joined the
baptieL church at East Stone
Gap, where he remained con.
slstent member Of that organi-
cation until his death. He
grew strong iii Christian faith,
aud delighted IN talking of
things pertaining 10 salvation.
We believe the influence of
tins noble Christian man, neigh
oor aud friend, VIII i've on and
on through generations 10 come.
lie being dead yet speak eth. -"
May our Heavenly Fathers
richest blessings rest upon The
berraved Christian mother and
her beloved boys.
a FRIEND
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01
Surprise Wedding.

Capt. and Mrs. Henry Taylor
announce the marriage of their
daughter, Elsie Elizabeth to
Mr.. Sheridan Wilson Trout on
Thursday, August &c, 1920, al
Cumberland, Maryland, the
Rev. II. |. Schlincke, pastor OF
the Methodist Episcopal church,
officiating.
The above announcement
comes ms ii great surprise To the
many friends and relatives of
the young couple, who were not
informed of their plans until uf
ter the Wedding. The bride,
: lao Is, Wei known here, having
been born aud reared IN the
Gap was ON II visit To her sis
Ter, Mira. y Is, Sexton, near
Pittsburgh, Pa, where size met
her husband. The groom is the
son uf MIR aud Mrs, r. w
Trout, oi Jnhnstnwn, Pa aud
hoidSa prominent position Will,
Tie u 5 \. Drag * Chemical
Cu'upanS
oNmis tu prcsauie of business
1t waH iunpossitl" Tor the groom
10 accompany Mrs Trout south,
but VIII come about the middle
Of September to claim his bride,
at which tInlr thryoung couple
VIII rctmn to Pennsylvania,
where Ties wi! make their FL.
tIre home The best wishes for
a WY happy and successful
uhrtiri tile 20 with them from
- host OF friends.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01
Boost Your
Town

We wish to call your attention
to the special pnge of udvertis
ing in this weeks issue, under
the head of Buy Your Goods
in Big Stone Cap There is
every reason why this motto
should be followed. The local
merchants deserve your trade
as matter of justice. Why.
Because they are located here
and snterested financially and
other wise. III Il fund il raised
for a school, church, Y. NJ. G. a
or other worthy object, who is
called OH 10 contri5ntrl The
local merchant How much
does the mail order house give!
Not one cent They take all
and give nothing
Think this over good people
and deal with those that are in,
teresled in you aud help to
make your town better III every
way, 10y contributing to every
object that is beneficial, rather
than deal with thoee located
many miles away, whose sole
interest ia in getting yonr mon.
ey aud who pay their taxes in
an entirely different section of
the country. DEAL WITH
YOUR LOCAL MERCHANT"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01
Theatrical.

The Immortal poet aud 70.
maniicist OF France, Victor Hu-
90, spent more than twenty
years Of his life writing his
monumenlni epic "i.cs Misrr
.ahles = fax Film Corporation
produced a screen dramntizl.
ton of this masterpiece IN
about three months William
farnum plnNs The leading role,
Jean NalJnan, III tai visualI2ed
story, winch VIII he shown AT
She Amuzu Theatre today.
There Is 10 better index to
The wonder working of the
SCREEN" "A we'll known moving
picture man commented Ethan
tho contrast III the time il took
TO write the III Istcrpiece aud
tho time IT took 20 film It. The
remarkable thing is that i'll
transferring the story To the
silvcrsheet nothing of import
ancu M the original is lost
The atmosphere of the book
is retained 10y Tho eXcelle MT
staging, and the characterize a
lions are intact as u result Of
superb acting adv
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01

Entered according TO postal regulations
at the post-oftico q, Big Stone Gap as SEQ
d)n-class matter
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01
DEMOCRATIC
MASS MEETING

The Democrats Of Wise conn
" are hereby called To meet at
the town hail in Norton, Va,
on Saturday, September 18th at
two o'clock, p m, for the pur-
pose OF electing delegates Ia
convention To be held at l}ris
tol, Virginia, on September 9Th
To nominate II candidate for
Congress from this district. 1T
Is important that nll Democrats
attend this meeting
In addition To eicctiug dele
gates 10 the convention a new
county chairman viii be- elect
ed.
a cordial invitation is also
extended To the women Of the
county To come aud take an nc
tive part i'll this meeting.
Through the ratification of the
nineteenth amendment they
Will be entitled To register and
vote this fall, and We want to
welcome You INTO our orgluhiHa
ton.
This meeting Is impuri,nt,
aud every one iutcrcatrd IN The
principles of democracy, both
men aud women, should make
1t Il point 10 be present.
& 5. CARTER,
County Chairman.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01
Roanoke
Booster
Will Visit Biz Stone Gap on
Wednesday, September 8.

The members of the Associa
ton OF Commerce, of Roanoke,
will make their annual tour of
this section next week and will
arrive in Big Stone Gap on
next Wednesday evening at s
O'Clock and will be served sup.
per at the Monte Vista Hotel.
After supper il il the desire
of the members of this party to
meet as many of the good peo-
Pile of Big Stone Gap as posi-.
BILE. aud it la hoped that the
members of the Young Mems
Club and as many others as
can possibly do 80 will meet at
the hotel at the hour stated and
extend 10 these business men
hearty welcome
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01
Opening Of the Public School

The public schools of Big
Stone Clap viii open on Mon
day, September eth. The first
TWO days will be devoted large.
~ To classifying the pupils and
organizing the work. Wedurs
day, Thursday and Friday, the
County 'rea;hers' Institute will
tie conducted here. There will
bc no school during these three
days, but all children will be
expected To secure their book 5
aud hc ready to begin work ON
Monday the 18Th.
II. l.. SuLFRIpGK,
Principal.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01

Ii you simply must let off
steam by finding fault with
some one, begin on yourself.
You may convince yourself
thal II is true.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01
STANDING OF LEAGUE

Tie pathway of honor lies in
front of every man, but he can
not expect others to be contin-
ualiy pointing II out To hun.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01

The fellow who believes in
town improvement should first
improve that which he owns Or
controls.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-09-01

Those who would silence the
tongue of gossip would let their
own be the first to cease to
wag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
0'Neal's Closing Statement to
 the Voters of Alabama

know how easy it is for office be op have been engaged public speaking since early March making one to three speeches gay @ nave aye raversed all parts of Alabama and have been greeted w campaign that conducted in 1909 against the ratification of the constitutional amendment
 In my judgment people have been aroused they have been that memorable contest Without any spirit or vanity solmny assure my friends that m my honest sincere judgment will be nominated not only by plural
 no disposition on my part part people of Ala bama repeal the Eighteenth Amendment
 The rising tide of public opinion directed against the srucon of that amendment embodied in law yranncal and oppressive and has couraged unlawful searches and seizures has abolished bill rights and made individual liberty mockey In coun searching homes without warrants and when asked for their my EVe the agents by Governor Kby acting without bond a had no legal authority and seizure @ a m 9y m aod % he F a his opinion and regardless of the constitution and statutes of this state
 bill proposed by the leaders of the Ansaloon League make additional appropriation by the Federal
 an ns M he a a o nS the the first term of Grover Cleveland to proprated law Ihave advocated the enforce
 ent of the @ A h na but that its en- forced of paid spies or by the high emsares of secret political organization
 ery change in the vostead Law and there
 choice by those democrats who favor States Rights who searches and seizures and wanton of public monies but Ito support By the nomination of either compet the country will be informed that the principles of democ dead in Alabama and that intolerance anatcm and bgotry control My nomination will bring cheer to b loving all the union My defeat would claimed proof of the fact at the Anaoon League has stranghod upon the people of this state there one thing certain in judgment that of the rising is that the democratic party at San Francisco will declare by its platform for the vostead Law for the sale heahfu harmless and nonnoxcatng beverages such light wines and beer Such platform would be in line with he announced policy of Woodrow Wilson who vetoed the wartime prohibition bill declared in of light wines and beer My defeat would aid the enemies of true democracy would aid William Bryan in his efforts charge of the national vention will swell the tide against the tyranny of the Vostead Law and aid in the spreading the union restore the democratic un damenta principles.
 The expression from all the state indicate ton overwhelming In this of 1920 the people Alabama will not nominate stradder trimmer corporation lawyer representative of the Alabama Power Co., the extremists of the AntSaoon League U Senator
 political adveisement O'Nea Commttee.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
SIXTH DIVISION VETS
 GIVE ENTIRE FUND
 TO SALVATION ARMY
Mai. Gen. Gordon Invited to Speak Before Local Organization-Sixth
 Division Post to Be NatiOnalized

Every dollar in the treasury of the local post. Sixth Division World War veterans will be given to the Salvation Army home service fund, and each of the members will make individual do- nations. it is understood. n'his agree ment was reached at the meeting or the Sixth Division of Birmingham held in the city hall yesterday afternoon.
 G. L. Bailes. who, with others, or ganzed the members of the Sixth Di- vision into Birmingham Post No. l, read a letter from Maj. Gen. Walter H. Cor don, commander of the Sixth Division during their overseas activities, heartily commenting the members for their or ganization.
 Mir. Bailes was instructed by the melA- bers to invite Maj. Gen. Gordon here to speak before the local organization at an early date.
 At the conclusion of meeting many im- portant business matters were taken up, including the matter of nationalizing the organization. The signatures of the charter members were entered upon the roster, and a constitution for the local division was adopted, upon which it IS hoped that the organization of the mem bers of the Sixth Division will become national one.