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The labor world., 1921-09-17
ORPHEUM CONTINUES
ITS SPLENDID RECORD

Surprising in many respects this
weeks excellent bill. the new vaude-
vile show opening seven-day en-
gagement at the Orpheum theater
Sunday, gives promise of providing
amusement of ultra high quality. Five
of the seven acts are Of a comedy ma
ture.
Grace Nelson, the American made
prima donna in a short program of
songs in the headliner. Miss Nelson
possesses a voice Of remarkable charm
and quality. For the most part she
sings folk. songs that have a heart ap-
peal and because Of this fact her act
has been one Of the big hits Of the
current Orpheum season.
For bashful lovers everywhere,
Indoor Sports is commended This
ingratiating farce comedy by Harlan
Thompson and Hugh Herbert has 20
do with the methods employed by
couple of girls in bringing about from
their suitors hesitating proposal of
marriage. How it is all done pro-
vides 20 minutes Of hilarious fun.
Blackface comedians are George
Moran and Charles Mack, who call
themselves 1.-TWO Black Crows
Schichtl's Royal Wonderette is a
European importation and introduces
what is reputed to be the cleverest
manikin act from the continent,
A music lesson as played by Sam
Adams and J. P. Griffith gives a hu-
morous idea of what vocal instruc-
tor has to contend with. "a Music
Lesson" is one Of the most laughable
affairs you have heard in quite some
time.
Ed Marshall, the chal1ologist, pre-
senting pretty pictures and comic car
features and with lightning rapidity.
draws cartoons and lifelike portraits
of prominent men.
Dance Fantasies" with Frederick
Easter and Beatrice Squire, is a ter
psichorean novelty originated and
staged by Maxwell Kennedy and pro-
duced under the personal direction of
Jane Kennedy.
The first miniature musical comedy
OF the season is announced for the
week of September 25 when Corrine
Tllton, "The Chatterbox DOLL" head
lines the Orpheum show with "the
Chameleon Revue" tasty and out Of
the ordinary spectacle employing a
company of twelve.
The labor world., 1921-09-17
Editor mo|ders' Journal Hopes for
New Ideal From Chief Justic

tine very essence Of many industrial
problems.
There is now before the supreme
on more than one occasion, to believe
court one Of the most important labor
cases which has ever come before 1t,
and Chief Justic William Howard
Taft will be one Of those who will de-
eide the issue. perhaps the ono who
will determine the majority opinion
in four to five decision.
The Coronado Coal Company case.
in which the United Mine Workers
have been assessed hundreds of thous-
ands of dollars. damages, because of
the injury which the coal company
claims 1t suffered as result Of the
strike, Is before the United States
Supreme Court, It has already re-
ceived much consideration from that
court and from Chief Justice White
before that great jurist was called
from this earth's activities.
For reasons which have not been
made public, the Supreme Court has
Withheld It's decision for months after
the time when it was expected It
would be rendered.
This case. which in many respects
is similar to the famous Taff-Vale
case in England, involves the right
OF labor unions to exist for the chief
purpose which brings about their or-
ganization-the improvement Of the
terms of employment and the condf-
tions of labor
Not only will the trade 1,nionS
but Americans as a. whole, anxiouslv
await the decision Of: the Supreme
Court in this case because this dici-
sion will indicate whether the court
has become more academic and re-
dictionary or more influenced by the
actual problems which have been
created by modern industry, and it
will also inlicate what influence the
experiences which the Chief Justic
has passed through since leaving the
federal bench many years ago have
had upon him.
The labor world., 1921-09-17

The public health service says that
20 square feet are required for each
office worker.
The labor world., 1921-09-17

Liberty bonds purchased at present
market prices furnish extra ordinary
returns on an absolutely safe invest
ment.
The labor world., 1921-09-17

In speaking of the failings of the
workers. don't say "they"; say, I'VE"
The labor world., 1921-09-17

All are born with the love of free
dom.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-10-19
Diphtheria in Wise County.

For some time diphtherin has
existed III and round Norton as
well as in other parts OF the
county.
While up to this time most Of
the cases have been of Il mild
Type, with comparatively few
severe cases, some resulting fn-
tally. IL is possible that it may
develop into IL serious epidemic
with disastrous results.
DR. W. Il. CuIbertson, health
officer of the county, advises
that every precnutlon be used
to prevent its spread, and that
no child with any evidence of
sore throat be allowed TO con
greEate with other children ,un-
til examined by a physician
This for the protection of the
individual! child as well as 9th.
ers.
Diphtheria should be treated
in The very earliest stage TO ac-
complish best results.
Where cases exist it is wise to
have minimizing doses of anti
toxin administered To ell other
children in the same house,
which will prevent them taking
it.
This il absolutely without any
danger and very little inconve-
nlence.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-10-19
EzEz nss s ~ 8 80. d AZ
Large Hosiery Mill at Big Stone Gap which will be put
Into Operation Soon.
Mrs. Kelly Entertains in Hon
or OF Mrs. {. W. Dean.

Mrs. j w. Kelly delightfully."-
entertained at her home on
Poplar Hin on Thursday after
noon with miscellaneous
shower In entertaining Mrs.
Kelly especially cunplimcnted
Mrs. G., W. Dem, WHO leaves
soon for her new home in Pu-
laski.
The entire lower noor was
artlstically decorated with au.
tumn flowers and pottcd plants
The picture table was overlaid
with a handsome MADEIRA GOV
er. y pierced silver basket fill
ed with pink chrysanihemums
formed the contral drcra,ion OF
the table. Mrs. Kelly was as
sisted III entertaining the guests
by Mis- Carrie Anderson. Miss
Virginia Anderson, Mrs. c. T..
Kelly, Mrs. |. 4. Gilly aud Miss
Margaret Kelly Mrs, Kelly
presented the CUTS tu the hon
oreo "a a most unique manner.
Mrs. Dean was the recipient of
many handsome and useful
gifts.
About iftyguosts were enter
tanned including "a number OF
out of town guests who were
Mrs. Carrie Alolcrson, Miss Nir-
ginia Anderson, Miss Mabel
Lips, Mrs W 3 Fulton, Mrs.
N Il, Doison, and Mrs. Lncy
from WISE, Mrs. llagy from I'm
bodcn, Mrs. Nonng from
Stoncga, Mrs sam Garter from
Bristol, Mrs o. T. Kelly from
st. Charles. AZ live thirty Il
three course luncheon was
served.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-10-19
Had Valad Excuse for
Absence.

John White, alleged moon
sinner of Buchanan county, was
up at this term of Judge Nc
DoweIl's court on rule for fail
ure To appear at last term of
court mere, for which he was
bonded to appear. Defense was
that John was unable to attend
court because county officials
of Tnzewell county were hot af-
ter him on a charge of violating
the prohibition laws in Taze-
we'll county and that in evadiug
them he was unable to reach
here. Judge Mcdowell decided
that defendant had q valad ex :
cuse and the rule was dismissed /.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-10-19
Special Offer 10 Subscribers

For a limited time we will
give u years subscription to
the Southern Agriculturist
without charge to any subscri-
Der, new or old, who asks for it
when paying Il years subscrlp-
ton 20 the Big Stone Gap Post.
The popularity OF the Southern
y gricultnrlst is shown by It's
circulation, which now exceeds
375, 900.
This offer is intended for our
farmer friends, WHO are urged
to take advantage of it at once,
because we have only certain
number of subscriptions which
we can give free in this way.
When they are used this offer
will be withdrawn. First come,
first served.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-10-19
Former Gov. Stuart Thinks
Elk Garden Center of
Country.

Richmond, Va, Der. II. For
mer Governor Henry G. Stuart,
who visited the state lair and
Democratic campaign head
quarters at Richmond bist week
give nn Illustration OF the dis
tance his home at Elk Garden,
IN Russell county, Is removed
from the state capitol of Nr.
glnia by the following state.
ment.
Mr.. Stuart said that at his
home IN Russell hr wns nearer
by rail to the capitol OF Ohio,
West Virginia and South Caro-
lima, Than he was To Richmond
He SAID that he was himself
amazed when he first learned
that his home was closer Co
iunbin, 5 c., than IL was to
Richmond, hut that it was true,
If you measured the distance
by the railroad route. He lives
800 miles from the seat of gov
crnnent OF his own state.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-10-19
BIC STONE GAP. WISE COUNTY. VA. WEDNESDAY, q

and observing the evidences Of
civic pride noticeable on every
hand.
Judge Chalklcy talked in his
sleep about the most feasible
route for the trail.
Judge Crawford had a short
lalk with the famous Judge Fcss
Whitaker, who won his elections
to judgeship while in Jail.
Judge Bob Graham went 10
bed III lower berth at an early
hour, but was aroused when
Keller raised a rumpus about
fresh air.
Judge Scott had SO much road
bml'll"g on his mind that he
could not partake rs freely OF
The spirit of the trip as others
wished.
Judge Mcclure was one of
the Kind who "iind society where
none intrudesn and was often
seen sitting by himself, thinking
like Woodrow Wilson in "a crowd.
Judge Rogers, Of Big Stone.
remarkedtlothe certainly would
like to live in Norton.
Judge G. Ct. Paul, Of Wash
ineton, d. g., INDUCED in few
newspapers and magazines. He
figures this is one of the livelicst
punches in the United States,
and that the way they 90 after
good roads is marvellous.
Judge Skaggs made the hotel
fare disappearan tipped the-er
mattresses before and after each
meal.
Judge Beverly, Wise county's
road engineer, smiled with
amusement while laymen dis
cussed the ways and means of
road construction,
Judge w, n. Clagett was Gus
iolian Of Ghalkley's blueprints.
Wren forewent the temptation
TO steal one and was later re-
warded by the gift of one
"l'innigan' Flanary got the
Pullman back to Norton, having
done ii all without Il ticket,
Seriously, the party had a
good time and did a good two
days work. They met their
Kentucky neighbors and pledged
cooperation in the work of get
ting tie trail through. The va
rlons sections represented at the
meeting are more anxious than
ever to he connected by main
highway
This meeting Will doubtless
be looked back At as one Of the
most important the five states
ever held together.-Orawford's
Weekly.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-10-19
WISE COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT

the Wise County Fair, no doubt
most of the readers of this pa
per snw the exhibit OF the Wise
County Health Department,
and by the data kept by the
frld staff who were in atten-
dance al the booth. under the
direction of DR.. " II gilbert
sou, health officer, many hun
dreds of citizens took advun-
tnge Of the opportunity to Sc
cure Information and instruc-
tons in regard to sanitation
and disease control.
DR.. Roy X Flaunagan, nssis-
tant health commissioner aud
director OF rural sanitation,
spent two days at the fair aud
was accompanied by DIR. John
4. Hydrick, of the luternatiun-
al Health Board OF the Rookie
Teller Foundation. After the
fair DR.. Flanagan and DIR. Hy-
drick made All inspection Of the
health and sanitary condition
of the towns of Wise county.
We we're also very fortunate
IN having a visit from Miss
Georgia Wilson, field nurse Of
the Virginia Tuberculosis AS
ISOLATION, who came To this
county TO arrange for tubercu-
losis clinics held ut St
Paul October II, Coeburu. De-
tobcr l2th, Norton, October 18TH
and Appalachia, October lllh.
Miss Wilson volunteered her
assistance nt the health booth
at the fair, and consented to
act as Judge of the baby con.
test. The Wise County Health
Department will continue the
tuberculosis clinics throughout
the county, the dates OF which
Will be made public later.
Among the numerous dis
plays ia tho health tuoth, the
one for the Proper Care of the
Baby" was very popular and
was attended in person by two
experienced trained nurses,
Miss Jane Morgan and Miss
Rachel W. McNicl, of The health
department staff. These TWO
ladies We're kept busy in the
distribution of literature on in
structlons To young mothers.
This work did not stop with
fair, but is being continued ev-
cry day NJ the offices Of the
health department In Norton,
as well as in tile field.
Microscopic slides we're shown
and described by G.. Il. Neblrtt,
of hook worm and flies, Impure
milk, etc.
1t was very gratifying to see
the interest taken by the child
rem in looking at n lly's ley
through the microscope. and
when told that the long hairs
which they saw, were ono OF
the mediums through which
disease germs were carried and
spread by the fly, they all de-
clared that they would do their
best To kill every fly they could
y sanitary demonstration was
also made at times by the sani-
tary engineer OF this unit, w. II
Ed wards, and methods describ-
ed and instructions given to
many farmers and town resi-
dents, and ways in which the
homes could be made.
The Wise county health unit
has taken tip a definite routine
for the sanitation of the various
mining camps of the county,
and they solicit the co opera
ton of all the citizeus of this
county to assist in thorough
cleanup.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-10-19
McGECKIN is BACKING
HOME MOVEMENTS
will Assist in Getting Large
Insurance Companies to
Make Heavy Loans.

flake Heavy Loans.
X. b. McGrckin, Of Big Stone
Gap, was III Norton Tuesday IN
connection with the prospective
$4,000 garage OF the Gilley
Brothers Motor Company and
while here was interviewed by
a Progress representative. lie
was enthusiastic in regard to
the Immense possibilities OF this
section as field for devotion
ment and believe that unlimit.
cd northern capital can be at
tracted by the proper publicity
Mr., McGeckin believes that IL
viii be IA comparatively easy
matter 10 obtain large loans for
the purpose of home building,
as he deems Investments in this
field ns attractive us could be
found amy where Ii has been
estimated that it will take three
millions of dollars to properly
house the present population OF
this field in homes OF their own.
MIR. McGeckin feels that the
leaders in this field are respond.
ing generously To tins sugges.
ton and feels sanguinc Of Oh
tanning real lasting benefits as
a result. Every town in the
county is in need of many
homes and also of business
houses and this loan plan would
enable the carrying through of
THIS substantial building pro-
gram.
MIR. McGeckin is busily en-
gagged in the projected High
Knob Hotel plan, aud is conf
dent that this proposal viii find
favor in financial circles. His
plan ut present Involves the
erection of II cOinmodious hotel
building near Little Stone Gap,
commanding as it does this
mntchless view of the valley
and the development of the
High Knob property as a won
derful side trip with its noun
tain climbing, fishing and hunt
ing.
The whole proposition is big
with possibilities and should
command the enthusiastic sup
port of the people of the whole
field, for MIR. McGeckin is a
man OF mature years and judg
ment and is deeply experienced
IN these building projects aud
promotions. -Coaliield Progress.
William IL. Wren, president
of the Mineral Motor Company
says: Business is good, that his
company sold 20 Ford cars dur
ing tile month Of September,
1920, and that they sold 81 Ford
cars during the month of Sep
tember, 1921. The Mineral Mo
tor Company has its main of.
flee at Big Stone Gap, with
branches at Pennington Gap,
Norton, Coeburn and Ciintwood.
Most people would like to do
good in this world if they didn't
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-10-19
Live Bunch
Aboard "visalia" Go From
Norton to Pikeville.

=
ers from Norton and Wise coun-
~ who boarded their Pullman,
the Visalia, for pikevillc last
week were long on everything
but righteousness. And the
purpose of he trip was accom-
plishcl most wonderfully.
Their Kentucky friends and
co-boosters were mostly judges.
They did not know the titles of
their Virginia friends, so they
made sure no titlc.slinging oc-
Cured by calling the Virginiats
Judges"
Judge Bob Flanary got the
party 'maroonedn in The wilds
Of Dickinson county by neglect
ing TO get from the n. q. w.
conductor the group ticket, which
was demanded by the g., Q. IL O.
conductor. The latter conductor
insisted that he must have their
ticket or put the bunch oil at
some siding in the woods. Judge
Flanary got the wires busy in an
effort to establish the fact that
he had really purchased a ticket
Tor the crowd. This done, the
conductor allowed them to 90 on
With their Pullman.
Deputy Sheriff Cowan Siallar1
was with the party until they
got over at some way station ia
Dickinson, and while he Was
aboard he noticed that several
members of the party grabbed
their grips and went out to the
drawing room TO shave. Pres
entity hc observed that some Of
them were getting shaves pretty
often, and he remarked that
they'd be getting messages next.
Little trouble was met with in
getting the Pullman over onto
the O.. q. IL o. AT Ellhorn City,
the conductor evidently decided
that if they had run their face
that far they must be true gold
back toward home.
A separate article tells abont
the road meeting this spiel has
TO do with the Nisalia and its
crowd-even with the porter,
Joe Reddick, who was also por-
ter for the Norfolk boosters.
The members of the party scrv-
ed i'll various ways, some rs util-
lily men, some as traffic manag-
ers, some as supply clerks, some
as mess sergeants, and others as
entertainers,
Judge w. II. Wren, Of Big
Stone Gap, got on the lccomo-
tive when departing from Pike
and blew the whistle, having.
learned the various signals when
he was telegraph operator
some years ago. After arousing
all the inhabitants Of Sandy Val
ley by whistling every known
signal, he returned TO the car
and, like little boy, yelled
"llear me blowing that wills
tle?n
Judge w. II. Keller aroused
the sleepers with protests and
complaints about the ventilation
and called on Judge NlcKelvey
to open the doors, but Mckclvey
had stolen Judge Taggart's berth
and was afraid to leave it. Me
kelvey, by the way, found some
eonyiyial milk and a little later
was seen subscribing to the
llke County News for every
member of the Norton kiwanis
Club.
Judge Warner, of Big Stone
Gap, took note of the fact that
hotels in Pikeville serve larger
PORTIONS OF butter Than lie or
Judge (?) Sterne served, and
the two decided to 90 Kentucky
one better upon their return.
Judge j. S. Sullivan was mess
sergeant, and always had lunches
ready at some station at meal
time.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-10-19

1t may be true that man is
the sterner sax, but a pretty
woman seldom finds il so.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-10-19

~. \. Shugart, presiding-eld.
er of the Big Stone Gap district
expressed himself as being well
pleased with the results Of the
conference. The Southern
Methodist now number twelve
pastoral charges in Wise coun
ty, with n total of thirty-six
churches and more than 1900
members. Big Stone Gap be-.
comes one of tho big districts
in lloIston Conference. Their.
are now q pastoral charges
with llS churches and with a
total inembership of 1854. Ey-
cry church has pastor and the
prospects for a good year are
tlattering.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-10-19

Most people would like to do
good in this world if they didn't
have to be good.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-19
SACRED CANTATA AT
ST, MATTHEW'S SUNDAY

What nromisrS To be ono or tho Vet:
C,,s, rrcrrntations Of its kind ever OIL
rcrcd nj ST Matthews Church, Is thc
rendition Of The Daughter OF JalruH'
= sacred cantata by SHincr. TO DC SUNK
under direction Of Paul Allen heFlhcr'
orronist and choirmaStcr, sunday altC'
noon. ut $3.50 o'clock.
Mrs Elsa GundlinE DuEa. charmiE :
sonrann. whose voice Is familiar 10 an
Wheeling folk. will have leading ro!!
and her rendition IS anticipated WIN
krcr interest as her voice Is IN uhuSui'-
Iv fine tone as result Of her recent STUDY
IN New York under Herbert NitherSp"oh
of the metropolitan Opera COMPANY
Otrcr artists included IN tho choir OF
moro than fCrtv voices ar" David tra"'
ford bass. and John O'Connor. tenor
both possessing voices OF unusual pe""'
~ and the combination OF the voices
of these three artists Will be somcth'nS
worth hearing The grand finale Will Dc
n brilliant rendition by the large chor
nortraying in detail the greatness OF the
composer Of this beautiful cantata'
Howard Ncshitt. tenor. Will nave an
important part in the mai" quartet,
work. which is extremely h"autiIuI anu
will delight his hearers. In hrl"I' VIA
the artists whose ability is unGuestion'
cd, taking part in this wonderful can.
tata. the result cannot be anything pI'
successful.
4 decided welcome addition to tie
choir are the male alto boys ranging
from fourteen Ia eighteen years OF age.
and the exquisite quality of their young
voices will add much 10 The cffec,'Nr'
ness of the rendition. For several wr"!'s'
MIR Bcymcr has br.n drilling the boy
uutiringly ind wonderful results hf'
being accomplished. Especially We
adartcd TO the tccniQu" and expression
Of the boys voices is the four-part ch"''
rs entitled Sweet Tender Flower.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-19
BROKE BOTTLES:
Of EVIDENCE
vA1. DUEEK SMASHED Walls BUT
WAS ARRESTED NEVERTHELESS
BY FEDERAL PROHIBITION
RAIDERS
Large Quantity OF MoonBhino Poured
Out and Prisoners Arrested over
MARSHALL County Limo

The Federal raidinE squad consisting
of Revenue agents ]. j. p""rr. T.. NJ.
Rcnkcr. &. IL Ross and W. Il Gross
with state prohibition agent Vincent
Habig anti loon League officer Th"m-
as Arlington went down III" river yes
terday into Marshall county and mad"
a number OF raids.
In at least eight places I'll" rr"rr'r-
tors OF the houses had departed IN u
hurry leaving numbers Of foreign hoard
ers. Quantities Of m"onshin" whiHkry
were found in each OF thea" eight raids,
but no arrests were made. The whlS-
key was poured out.
A SenSat tonal arrest was made In inc
store OF Valentine Duck ~ "2O Mar
shall street. Renwood. Duck operates
a soft drink stand at this number and
the officers state that rs ho saw them
coming he broke two quart hotties OF
moonshine whiSkcy on tho edge OF the
water tank under his bar. at which nc
served soft drinks.
Smash Bottles
As the officers entered. they state
Duck was cndeavorinE to break the
third bottle and finally did smash II
after striking it several times on th'
edge Of the sink. badly decorating one
of his hands at the time.
The officers state that young Duck
raised such row they handcuffcd him