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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22

sionai agitatora, who fa.ten up
on the credulty of others, who
will be the brains and tho ring
leaders in this campaign of viii
ification and destrnotiveness.
Fifteen millions of freignersl
How many of them, q yeas
from the day they land, will be
ready to smite the hand that
feeds them7
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22
The Boy That Nobody Wanted

He came into the world unwaned and unloved His
mother Sot0 him to rich who needed baby to put
through scheme! The scheme failed and then the rich
woman didn't want him either So he landed in an orphans
home and grew up there with the reputation being the
worst boy in the school He quite understood how or
why ne earned that distinction. He wasn't bad boy-he
was Just very lonesome HI NEEDED WHAT ALL
CHILDREN NEED--JUST SOMEBODY TO LOVE
HIM AND GIVE HIM a SQUARE DEAL. For he was
really an awuly nice boy, with whole lot Of good hidden
under his shy homey exterior. Don't fail get acquainted
with this boy who comes to this theatre Thursday. ,The
Soul Of Youth" big William d. Taylor special with the
boy who play ed uck Finn picture for young and old
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22
DICKINSON COUNTY
NEWS

Freezing, Va, Dec. I5.-An-
drew j. Counts was looking af-
ter business interests at Heller,
Ky, during the week.
Mrs. Mile Bryant visited her
granddaughter, Mrs. Hester
Stanley, of Isom, during the
past week.
Miss Lou Il. Potter is visiting
her aunt, Mrs Rebecca j Pot.
ter, of llikhorn City, Ky.
Wilbur Robertson, of Skeet-
rock, is visiting friends near
here.
Noah l. Hanover was u visi-
tor at Clintwood during the
week.
Miss Cora Whitaker, of Isom,
visited friends at Freezing dur
ing the week.
Mrs. Cora Countiss is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Dora Stallard,
of lSom.
Mrs. Maude McFall visited
friends at Isom during the
week
Edward NJ. Stallard is spend.
ing the week ut Jenkins, Ky.
William Killen visited his
cousin, William p. Whitaker,
of lSorn, during the week.
Garland b. Davis, of Norland
visited friends here on Sunday
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22

President Wilson has agreed
to act as mediator in the Ar
menian questlon-thut is, if
there is any thing left of the Ar
menians but question.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22

The world is short of leaders,
says an exchange. But perhaps
that can be accounted for by
the fact that the world objects
to being led.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22

Some people are always com.
planning about the poor pur-
chasing power Of the American
dollar. But even that has its
advantages, 1t furnishes a
good excuse for hanging onto
them.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22

If we ever have another war
we won't need an army. We
have enough speed maniacs in
this country to ride right over
and exterrninate any enemy
just as they do old people and
little children.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22

If this immigration stunt
keeps up much longer we Amer.
cans can just slide over to the
old countries and make our
selves bllssfully at home.
There'll be no one left there to
say us nay.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22

II, expressing yonr thanke
for The good things that are
yours on Christmas morn, don't
forget that the greatest of those
are life and health.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22

This mild winter and the coal
shortage ought TO be appreciat-
ed by Santa Claus. The Chin
neys won't be SO hot when he
slides down in the wee hours of
Christmas morn.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22

The Lord provides all men
with brains, but Hos nightly
ashamed Of the use To which
some put them.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22

The government continues to
insist that prices uro coming
down. But not at the speed at
which they went up.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22
Radford Nor
NAL Notes

/
entertained the students at the
annual Christmas banquet, on
Thursday, December l6 at Z
O'Clock in the dormitory dining
room. This annual Christmas
banquet is one of the social
features of the year, and is
looked forward to as the fare.
we'll aud tho promise of the
happy Christmas season to the
students and the teachers on
the last night they are together
before disbanding for the
Christmas holidays.
The scheme for the banquet
conferred around the theme Of
candle light. Decorations car.
riod out this idea most attract
lively. Running pin and rustic
candle sticks with rcd tapers
were the decorative features.
a colonial fire was built In the
dining room, and thus this soft
glow of fire and red light lent
warmth and cheerfulness To The
scene. Tho students and fucul.
" were served with Il delicious
banquet which was interspersed
by songs by the the classes.
Mir. Bowers acted rs toastmas.
ter aud n most entertaining
program was given. The jun.
iors and unclassificd students
respond with toasts and songs.
The seniors gave n special mum:
Der by the whole class. The
climax in the evening was
reached in the candle lighting
ceremony which was gwen by
tho degree class. In this ser.
vice the class pictured the
ideals of service, love, faith
and kindness, which are the
true elements of the character
of an educated person. These
are conferred around \the theme
of education by which all true
character is developed To the
fullest height. The spirit of
these were carried out in the
light service when each guest
lit their individual candle by
the passing main candle, thus
showing the far reaching Of
fects accompanied by solo aud
chorus given by the class. DR..
Mcconnell, Miss Jett, OF Rpu
noke, who il now voice teach
er in the normal, and Miss
Gleaves, of Wythevillc, violin
teacher, represented the faculty
in their contribution To the en-
tertninment of the evening All
OF these numbers We're greatly
enjoyed by all
The school closes for the hoi-
idays on Friday, December II,
to reopen on January 3 The
students leave for their homes
on Saturday.
The Christmas season has
been most beautifully celebrut-
ed by the proarams, which have
been given by the classes of the
school. The Pocahontas Liter
AIRY Society on Saturday even
ing presented an open program
in which was dramatized Dick
ens' Christmas Carol. The
Y. w. G. a. held their annual
carol service at their regular
meeting on Monday. Ta;s scr.
vice was in change OF the un.
classified students, and was
very ably given.
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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22

1t is quite tue that woman
has n' greater influence over
man than money, especially if
src is his affinity.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22

do unto others as you would
have them do unto you," said
the young man as he snatched
"A kiss But she boxed his ears
instead
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-12-22

The election is oyer-thanks.
1t Will be four years before we
have another one-many thanks.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1920-06-16
SMYRNA TOWN COUNCIL MEETS
Agrees to Furnish Current at Town
Limits to Outsider Takers But Not
To Extend Pole Line.

Smyrna Town Council met in regu-
lar session Friday evening with Presi-
dent L. NJ. Price and all members
present except w. F. Keith. Applica-
ton was made by George D. Wright
d Son to have the electric light line
extended to their new garage at "The
Finger Board" for use of dav and
night current. While members of the
council are anxious for business but
TO get outside business they found the
granting of the above request was out
side the towns Charter rights. After
Generating on the question Council
agreed to furnish current at town linn
us at regular commercial rates, if G.
u. Wright & Son would run their line
to town limits. This action of Coun-
Gil applies not only to the Wrights but
all outside of town limits who might
want Smyrna current. 1t was under
stood that Belmont Hall and Wood
lawn wanted current too and the
Messrs. Wright were advised to see
the other parties and have all Join on
the one pole line expense.
Collector Henry S. Anthony submit
ted his report for the month of Nav
and received the praise of all members
present for his efforts. Mr.. Anthony
collected and turned in over $4,000.
Secretary E. T. Porter reported
progress on the Zone Post for the
-four corners" and said a new con-
crete one was being built by Raymond
White. He hoped to have it in place |
his week. After allowing a batch of
pills and making provision for taking
'are of the damage done to the pole
Inc by the Friday afternoon storm.
Council adjourned.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1920-06-16
TO CAMP ON ELK RIVER
Boy Scouts Pick Ideal Spot Three
Miles From Chesapeake City, Md.

YIN SdpCdht lily, MD.
Boy Scouts of Wilmington will hold
their camp this year on the Howard
Farm, situated at the junction of Back
creek and the Elk river, about three
mills from Chesapeake City, Md, be-
ginning July 8 and continuing for six
weeks.
Last year the camp was at Lore
wood Grove, Del, and was moved be-
cause of the work of widening the C.
& D. Canal. The new camp is stu
ated on the bank of Back creek and
has several fine shade trees near. The
camp will not lose its identity by the
change, but will still be known as
Camp Caesar Rodney.
Frank w. Greenhawk, chief scout
executive for Wilmington, is now at
the camp supervising the erection of
a permanent mess shack, and will
again act as director of the camp. He
will be assisted by several scoutmast-
ers, of Wilmington.
Applications from the Boy Scouts of
Seaford and Salisbury, Nd, were re-
ceived this week requesting the privi
lege of spending a week at the camp.
Several other applications are expect
ed.
A number of scout organizations of
the Peninsula are also maxine, aDn1;-
cations to join the Wilmington contin-
gent. Smyrna Scouts have not yet de-
cided but will probably take their out
ing at the same place.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1920-06-16
DROWNING CASE AT TOWNSEND
Two Boys Drowned in Harman's Pond
Clasped in One AnOthers Arms.


Townsend, June 15-One of the sad
dest and most distressing drowning
cases Townsend has had in many years
occurred Saturday, when two boys,
John VanHorn, aged IL and William
Guessford, aged 9, both sons of we'll
known families, were drowned in Har-
mans Pond, a half mile from their
homes. 1t appears that the two boys
had gone into deep water and Guess
ford stepped into a hole over his head.
VanHorn, close by seeing the plight
of his young companion, went to his
rescue. They both went down togeth-
er. Boys in the neighborhood had
heard cries of distress, but were I'M
able to locate the drowning children.
They did not tell anyone of what they
heard until the search for the missing
children was about to be given up in
despair. The boys had been missing
from their homes since early morning.
When a search was instituted the bod
les of the two boys were found clasped
Guessford's arms being tight
ly folded about VanHorn's neck, Civ
ing the impression that when Guess
ford cried for help VanHorn went to
his rescue only to be pulled under
meath.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1920-06-16
DEAD BODY FOUND IN WOODS
Was That of Dover Negro Who Was
Known to Have Roll of Money

was AhdI Vi OOVer Negro Who Was
Known to Have Roll of Money
William Tomlinson, while working
with his men on a small tract of land
south of Dover, at the end of which is
strip of woods, noticed a bad odor
and on investigation found the dead
body of a Negro lying in the woods in
a badly decomposed state. Tomlinson
went to Dover and notified the author
tiles who at once began an investiga-
ton, resulting in the Identification by
Walter Peterson, a~Dover blacksmith,
OF the body as being that of a man
who had been working for him known
as Chilly" Brooks.
Peterson states that Brooks has
been missing over week; that when
ne quit work he told his employer he
was going to "see girl" either at
Camden or Wyoming; that he did not
report for work the next morning and,
although inquiry was made among the
colored people of Dover, Camden and
Wyoming, he had not been seen since
Monday week. Peterson further
states that when Brooks left him he
had quite a roll of money on his per-
son, having been paid by Peterson on
ly a short time before. Peterson be-
lieves the man met with foul play.
Coroner Lafferty was notified and ar
ranged for the inquest yesterday. The
body was in such state of decompo-
sition that it was impossible to move
it from its position until today. An
investigation is being made by the
State authorities.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1920-06-16
TO HEAD DELAWARE COLLEGE
DIR. Hullihan Selected as President by
Trustees in Place of DIR. Mitchell

DIR. Hullihan Selected as President by
Trustees in Place of DIR. Mitchell
DR.. Walter Hullihen, major of in
tantry during the war, widely known
educator and dean of the University
OF the South at Sewanee, Tenn. was
elected president of Delaware College
at the annual meeting of the board of
trustees. at Newark Saturday. DR..
Hullhen's name was the only one pre-
sented at the meeting. The new presi-
dents salary is fixed at $1,000 year.
with the free use of the presidents
residence at "The Knoll" DR.. HULL
hen will begin his term of office upon
the retirement of DR.. S. C. Mitchell,
September l.
Dean Hullihen is As years old, was
born in Stanton, Va, has taught
Greek and Latin, and has been dean
OF the College of Arts and Sciences
for eight years. During the World
war he promptly enlisted, was made
captain, was promoted to major, and
did divisional staff duty. His official
army rating was high. For twenty
years he has successfully managed a
summer school camp for about three
hundred boys, using thirty teachers.
This ne will expect to give up and de-
vote himself entirely to his duties as
president.
Henry P. Scott, of Wilmington. was
elected trustee in place of Joseph H.
Hossinger, who died some months ago.
This being the annual meeting, the
BOARD reelected officers: Henry B.
Thompson, chairman; Samuel H. Mes
sick, vice-chairman, and Charles B.
Evans, secretary.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1920-06-16
WHOLE NO. 3,4S3
SMYRNA ENTERTAINS D. A. R.
RAG Day Celebrated Here by. Reunion
OF Delaware Chapters on Lawn of
Mrs. ]. E. DeFOrd-Fine Program

| - 10y O0i0DIdIeu mere by. Reunion
OF Delaware Chapters on Lawn of
Mrs. J. E. DeFord-Fine Program
Daughters of the American Revolu-
'loh' representing nearly every chap
ter IN Delaware, fttingly celebrated
RAG Day, by assembling in Smvrna
Monday where they were guests of
Elizabeth Cook Chapter of this town
on the beautiful lawn of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. Z. DeFord on Commerce street. The
day turned out to be ideal in every
respect, warm and balmy, and lust a
hitting occasion for lawn affair. The
grounds surrounding the beautiful
nome Of the DeFords, never looked
prettler and with that hospitality for
Which Smyrna is famous, the VISITING.
delegations went away delighted with
their day in Smyrna. Around the
house and lawn, there was a generous
display of flags, in honor of the dav
While the many beautiful flowers in
the garden of Mrs. DeFord, now in
full bloom, blended to make an ideal
setting for the annual gathering of
the Delaware Daughters of the Revo-
luton. Mrs. S. M. Council, of Viii
mlngton, State Regent, presided at the
business meeting. Mrs. Sara Mitchell
Farrell, is the regent of Elizabeth
Cook Chapter of Smyrna. Following.
the business meeting, a delightful
musical program, arranged by Mrs.
Farrell and Miss M. Edith Beck. was
rendered, after which refreshments
were served. The program was as
follows; Drill arranged by Mrs. L. M.
Price and Miss Anna B. Beckett.
Making the Flag by Betsey Ross"
solo, "Sunbeams," by L. Donald; "Two
Little Stars" G. O'Hara, Miss Mary
Roberts; salute to the Flag, David
Lloyd; Duet, "The Swallows Return"
W. Hermann Daisies, F. C. Maker;
Barbara Frietchie," Miss
Florence Arts; classic dance, Miss
Hester Ann LeFevre; quartette,
Water Lilies" by K. Linders; "O'er
Blooming Meadows" J. B. Workerlin:
Miss Mary Roberts, Miss Blanche Roll
ms, Mrs. w. G. Anthony, Mrs. L. M.
Price, accompanist, Mrs. T. H. Cover
lale.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1920-06-16
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Nelson Afford
Happy Occasion for their son. Ogle

Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Nelson Afford
Happy Occasion for their son, Ogle
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Nelson, of near
Smyrna, gave a surprise party Satur-
day evening in honor of the birthday
OF their son, Ogle. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Nelson, Mr..
and Mrs. Homer Schneider, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Nelson, Beulah Schneid-
er, Ruth and Beulah Unruh, Catherine
johnson, Ruth and Blanche Short,
Mary Phillip, Lillian Davis, Myrtle
Ford, Mildred Andrew, Edna Short,
Edith and Helen Reed, Nellie Marvel,
Ida Schneider, Edith and Helen Nell
son and Mildred, Harry Johnson, Paul
Nolan, Harvey Jones, Clifton and
Howard Reynolds, Clifford Jones,
Samuel and Burton Morris, Roland
Unruh, William Baker, Alsin Prior,
Lee Davis, Edwin Dunn, Boyed Bush,
Ogle, Carl and Howard Nelson, Carl
and Carlton Page, Nelson Schneider,
and Elwood Nelson. The evening was
spent in playing games. Refreshments
were served at late hour.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1920-06-16
Schools Closed For Vacation

Smyrna Special School District
schools have closed for the summer
vacation. Examination have been
completed and after commencement
tonight teachers who live out of town
will go away for the summer. Schools
will reopen September 7th.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1920-06-16
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
byron d. Ross, son of George w. Ross
Near BlackistOn's Cross Roads KILL
ed by Lightning-Other Deatbs

ny LIghtnng-Other Deaths
Byron H. Ross, aged 81. whose m
timely death from a bolt of ligbtnino
during Fridays severe electric storm
is recorded in another column in +bis
issue, was a son of George N and
Susan (Benson) Ross and was horn in
Maryland. The Ross family are COM
paratlvely new corners to Kenton Hun
bred, but their short residence has
made them many friends. Byron was
hne young man and popular with all
VINO knew him. When the war broke
out ne was called to duty in Septem-
per 1917, enlisted in the 1926 Infantry
oznd Division and went to France
where he saw service in some of tho
thlckest and hardest battles. In one
clash ne was among five survivors and
fought over dead bodies until he
reached safety. In the battle of Ar
gonne ne was wounded and Law in q
hospital for weeks. He recovered and
was discharged from service shortly
after his ship arrived in port last Ian
uary. His military record was note
worthy and that his untimely death
should have come under the circum-
stances it did, and so suddenly, pro-
duced profound sympathy. One of
MS companions in the service over
seas, who was also wounded and in
the same hospital, came over from
Baltimore, Md, to attend the funeral. |
Which was one of the largest funerals
to have taken place in Kenton Hun
dred IN many a day. Between 65 and
70 automobiles were in line. The SER
vices We're held at the late residence
OF the deceased in charge of Rev. J.
Z. BOLTON, pastor st. Paul M. E Church
Clayton, who was a chaplain overseas
during the recent war. Fitting eulo-
gles were passed upon the character
and services of the young man and a
large cortege followed the remains to
It's last resting place in Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Smyrna. Taps were sound
ed at the grave and the funeral was
military throughout. Besides his
heartbroken parents, Byron is surviv-
ed by one brother, George and sister,
Mary.
Death of Lewis FennimOre, Townsend
Townsend; June 15.-Lewis Fenni-
more one of the most highly respected
retired farmers of lower New Castle
county died at his home in Townsend
in his 83rd year. He had
'een resident of this community for l
hlrty-two years, having tenanted the
arm of Miss Mollie Wilson near :
'ownsend for thirty years, retiring at
hat time and making his home in
'ownsend. He moved to this neigh
orhood from Christiana Hundred n
he funeral took place yesterday,
tuesday, morning with services in the
'ownsend M. E. Church, and inter- d
lent in Forest Cemetery, Middletown. 0
ames w. Clark, Aged Dover Citizen Il
James w. Clark, aged 70 years, a u
fe-long resident of Kent county and e
Or over forty years a resident of Do U
er, died at the home of his daughter. n
Irs. Benjamin F. Donovan, in Phila- q
delphia, Sunday. His remains were d
lken to Dover Wednesday for inter- II
ent. nj
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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1920-06-16

Smyrna Board of Health has order
ed rigid regulations on pig pens and
will either have them kept clean or
discontinued Residents have been
complaining of nuisance.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1920-06-16

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The Concordia sentinel., 1920-01-31
cAApTEa VI.

Msungo led the march home; the
donkey came next. with his nose glued
to M'sungo's back and with Andrea
in the saddle. Clinging to his tail with
both hands. more as drag-anchor
than as deterrent. came Bathtub. and
behind him the long rank and tile.
Andrea was still shifting little. but
her tear-stained face, like childs,
was already cleudless.
Il think Marguerite is too funny,
she said. "He's got his eyes tight shut
and he's steering himself by his nose
in your shirt. VIII you please tell
Bathtub TO let go his taili"
"Bathtub knows his business" re-
Piled M,sungo, but, as it happened,
even as he spoke, Bathtub cast off one
hand to receive a lighted white cheroot,
a communal bit of property that had
come up the line of personal attend
ants six puffs to boy" He never
got puff, for on feeling less weight
behind. Marguerite opened, his eyes
looked straight back on both sides OF
his lean body at once. flattened his
ears and broke from the path at q
dead run.
The high cantle of the stock saddle
saved Andrea from staying just wher'
She started from. She was horse
woman, born and bred, consequently
even while her amazement was at it
height. she wrapped the reins ON he
arms. drove her toes into the bucke
stirrups and Strengthened her youni
back into the long. strong and sawini
mil Of calm desperation. for Mar
The Concordia sentinel., 1920-01-31
CHAPTER v.-continued.


He was dressed as she was, tit for
tat. except for the biz black bow and
The very short skirt; and, Ike her, his
hands were thrnst, hoy fashion, IN the
side pockets of his open khaki jacket.
AS she came close their eyes met and
smiled. 'T didn't put on the leggings,
she said shyly 1t WIS as though In
changing back TO ways and clothes
ike those Of childhood she had sud
denly rid herself OF the hardening
years between.
s'You were right" said the man.
sThey're for the brush and when mos
quitoes are bad"
Her face lit with pleasure. you il
let me 20 into the brushf'
aNever alone,v he answered quickly.
'But you may go with me whenever
and wherever you like
and may I still call you just White
Man? Somehow it seems impertinent
now"
~Don't tease me-" said the man
lightly and then HIS face .tell. Dom
make me feel old
~oldi" cried Andrea. ''Who could be
old tonight? Why, White Nan, we're
we're kids"
He laughed in his sudden relief. Se
we are. So we shall be-"
excuse me-" said Andrea solemnly
sDid / hear you laughf
At that he laughed again. not up
roariously. but as though his SLOW