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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-08-17
Will Move Family to Big
Stone Gap.

Mr. W r.. Oety, viii movp
his family to Big Stone Gap The
last of llis week, or tile first Of
uext Trey viii occupy their
new residence recently com
plcled ia Big Stone 1t is
understood that MI Oety will
remain as superintendent OF
the PrrshS terinn Sunday school
here, which IL ia a flnurshing
condition, and would have sis
tanned serious loss If he lad re-
signed 1t is yah reluctance
that the people give Mr.. Otey
and his estimate family up as
citizens of Appulachia, but 10 rs
only "a short distance. aud Big
Stone will be IA part Of Appnla-
chia some day and we win ali
be as onr big family IN the best
and finest city ia the world
PrugressIve
Mr. Otey has built "a nice
little cottuge near the bali park
and the people Of the Gap glad
" welcome him aud his family
back TO our midst again Nj
Otey is Chief Clerk of the Cen
trail supply Company at Andov-
er
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-08-17
DR.. ]. IL. Hagy OF Imboden
Nominated.

The delegates elected in the
Republlciau mass meeting held
in Norton, june %, for the pur-
pose OF nominating Il candidate
To represent Wise and DIcken-
son counties IN the legislature,
met in 81. Paul, Saturday, Aug
9th aud nOmlnuted DR.. j IL.
llagy, of lmboden, to represent
Wise and DIckenson counties III
the next general assembly. Dr..
liagy was nominated without
opposition. y large delegation
attended both from Wise and
Dickinson.
Free advice is generally worth
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-08-17
u. D. c. Entertained.

Wis y II llhgN was the host
ess of the very enjoyable meet
ling of thu Nuit-d Daughters OF
me Conirdcrtry at her home IN
imhpden last Wednesday, after
noon
The president, Mrs. q. g..
Cocilrau, being absent tile vice
president, Mrs George H. 'l'ay !
Tor, opened tile meeting and al
ltcr the ruli.cuu called for re-
ports of Tho various officer.
the treasurer, Mrs - G Wolfe.
reported that there was Il bal
tmce ot 80 80 ia the treasury
Mrs IT, a Alexander reported
size had "a lurge number OF cop
lcs OF The book Women of tile
SouthN by Matthew Page Au-
dlrws stlll on hand at her home
Int Stonogn Which the Daughters
OF the Cuniederacy could obtain
at the special price Of 81 80
Next came the elcclion OF of-
iicers for the ensuing year Up
on q motion being duly made
aud socondcd, an the present
olhcrr7 were nnanlniuusly re-
eiected ior tlle coming year.
ihey hic Mrs - q Cochran,
president; Airs George /. l'ly-
lor' Nice presidents Mrs Sally
y hHiltN, ma Nlce-preTI'lenl y
ifs - Wolfe, treasurer;
AlrS = T. NlcNofmlck, registrar;
AIRS MALCOLM smith historian,
ana Mrs' Fred j. lroy, corr
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-08-17

Free advice is generally worth
no more than it costs.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-08-17
Build Now
Prominent Architect Says
Conditions Are Most
Favorable.

Mr.. X. b, McGcckin, a promi-
peut architect, who recently To-
'3tltrl in Big Stone Gap and who
81. Keeping in close touch with
scondtions IN this section, writes
iee,rling business conditions as
iolows
Drbere is every reason to cx
beet i large building program
Throughout this fall aud winter,
sduc tothc increased confidence
tAlug business men that the H.
nimiul crisis has been safely
n.ed. Freight difficulties set
8iIel. the supply of couprtcnt
8labar aud the partial ,lcclinc of
irieesol buiiling materials. have
sall contributed 10 this optimistic
ietliue ia mlilding circles ONLY
8lsak ~ available sources of Dor
towing money for building pur-
lp.se- Unreasonable rates remains
IN. Mulraucc To the realization
5a the lone building hopes of
the many WHO lave felt keeuly
tile Housing heritage which las
.pieyailcd. Relief is III sight. it,
ie eilorts now being made to
Interest certain capitalists and
Trustees Of funds in the subject
90 housebuildiug loans meets any
measure Of success The fear 1T
buiIliug at high cost and posi-
bIity 81 prices declining IN the
future ha, deferred many from
undertaking any building PROJECTS
euepting such as are vitality i'm
aamtiNc or unavoidable, Tile
UiiUlng of many a home, ronlly
lrumel over and arlrntly le
Nred, las been held in allegiance
peuimg the long Hoped for re-
turuio "norlhalcy
"Nu one knows better THAI.
ili iroliitcct what these aban-
lcled plams mean, Clj in the
10, oi revenue TO the building
Industry % ia the loss to the
geuaTaI development OF the COM
lnuuiiy OBJ III tile loss of real
alppiue5s and satisfaction To the
imily aud to the individual
The pity of it lies in tic fact.
th1t The condition cannot bel
emel ly Waiting, because oi tie.
taIapelling fact that there is nu
CESSATION in the steady increase
~ iIie population, while the.
lorNge 81 over 800, 900 homes
iirreasing.
"lhere lbs prevailed a genet
s'iiupresslon that prices of ma-
ieimls and tile cost Of labor
wnIi 90 down. but authorities
irll u now that prices viii not
re lowered to any extent that
wjl warrant those Mo coli.
iaapluo building III waiting for
6or even 10 wears for prospec
tyo lower price, and Icing le-
prN,i OF the use of their build
Ae during The time. III tina
lAsi can lie cited as Il guide ior
ua tuture, aud the predirtions
10 que authorities can Ae relied
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-08-17

come people arc 30 busy tel
ing others what TO do they
na'e no time left in which to
W nose things themselves.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-07

will hold q joint installation Friday
night, Jan. II, at the temple in
Presumption.
Mrs. William Thompson and chill
dren OF Coal Valley spent the lat
ter part of the week with friends
here.
William Russell, the Alden Coal
company's electrician from Farm
ington, is here installing some cleo
trio appliances at the mine.
Clyde Lawson and Merit Beam
were in Sherrard Tuesday on bust
ness.
John Starcevich and Mrs. Rose
Gradisher we're married Sunday by
Elder George Sackfield.
Olof Pearson spent the latter
part of the week in Rock Island.
A Salvation Army man was here
soliciting the last of the week.
Richard Thomas visited in Rock
Island New Years.
Rev. Kettle, a Seven-Day Advent
minister, has moved into the rooms
over H. L. Pearce's store.
Otto Liedtke, a brother Of Mrs
John Alexander from the Great
Lakes training station. is here or
a visit. He just recently enlisted.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-07

with tuberculosis She leaves two
small children besides her bereaved
husband. John Murphy, the under
taker of Aledo, has charge of the
funeral, which will be held in St.
Anthony's Catholic church. She
will be laid to rest in the cemetsry
| In Viola.
Mr.. and Mrs. George hoquet are
the proud parents Of q baby girl
born Friday. Dec. 81.
Peter Conner and wife were in
Aledo on business Tuesday.
George Morey has moved to Viola
as it will be more handy. to his
work.
; Mrs. George Sackfield spent the
latter part Of the week visiting
friends in Rock Island.
Frank Hebbeln, the Cable mer.
chant. was here on business Wed.
nesday.
The ladies' aid of the Methodist
church met at the home of Mrs
Jack Dorman Wednesday.
Thomas Routledge and wife spen
Saturday and Sunday in the tri
cities.
, Mrs. Ludwig Sward is visiting IL
Rock Island.
/ Dan Buhan, the Matherville cop
is serving on the jury this weel
in Aledo.
All children under 16 years o
age must be home or in charge o
their parents or guardians at 8 ?
m. when the curfew rings.
j Dr. Murrell has moved back Il
his once for the winter months.
= The Masons and Eastern Sta
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-07
TAYLOR RIDGE

Priscilla Woodall arrived home
from Cordova, ILL.,. on Tuesday att
or visiting for several days 1t the
home Of her sister, Mrs. Elmer
Mace.
John Martens returned on Tues
day to the home Of VIII Martens,
after spending, q week at the home
Of his parents in Rock Island.
All the farmers throughout the
community have been busy the
past few weeks rebuilding and re-
pairing their telephone fines.
George Wakefield, Rural carrier
on route 2 out Of Taylor Ridge ID
enjoying q 15-day vacation. Charles
Hartman 10 acting - substitute.
Mrs. Anna Hintermeister spent
several days with her sister. Mrs
A. F. Hartman.
MrA Herman Hofer. Mrs. J. C.
Baker and Mrs. Charles Dunlap
were Rock Island passengers
Wednesday.
Several from here attended the
dinner on Wednesday at the James
Mofitt home given by the ladies
Of the missionary society Of The
McConnell's chapel. A fine chicken
dinner was served and the proceeds
amounted to $45.
Ben Hrubaker. temporary carrier
on rural route No. l, leading from
| this village. has rented the Charles
Reynolds property here and ex.
poets to move here soon with his
| family.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-07
SILK SHIRT IS
CLUE TO MURDER
11eedstained GaRneat Nay LeeA to
Arrest 81 Third Party Present
II Miller Shooting.

Kansas City. Mo-, Jan. limit
ed Press).-Following finding Of q
bloodstained silk shirt. partially
burned, detectives today were en-
deavoring to locate the third party
present in the room at the time
Frank Miller. former policeman,
was shot and killed. The body wa
discovered, stripped Of clothing, un-
der = bed In the room three days
after the shooting.
George w. Miller Of Fort Worth
Texas, brother Of the dead man
declared the fragment Of shirt was
not that worn by Miller when kill.
ed. Mrs. Lillian McGill. after the
body was found, issued a statement
saying she shot Miller during I
quarrel in her room Police ant
detectives. however. claim to have
found marks Of violence on tn,
body and other evidence to indicate
Miller fought with one or more
men before meeting his death.
Miller's funeral was to be helt
here this afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-07
PROHIBITION
eOIue STRONG


Washington. Jan. The United
States will never be literally dry
Prohibition Commissioner Kramer
declared today, though he express
ed the opinion prohibition Is here
to stay. Sentiment throughout the
country, he said, il continually
growing stronger for prohibition,
and practical prohibition will come
after the present generation. which
Is familiar with liquor, IL gone.
. There probably always will b
some few individuals who will
mako intoxicants in their homes
he said. The sons and daughters
Of the men Of today. he declared
v, win grow UP Yithout : taste fol
Tho commissioner declared thai
despite evidence Of law breaking
In some sections, the country a. Q
whole Is behind the amendment to
the constitution. New York and
the east. he asserted. cannot bl
considered a. rejecting the attitude
Of the country at large. and in gen
eral west Of Pittsburgh the country
is dry.
DificultieA experienced with pro.
hibition agents were to be expect.
ed. he declared. but ~ = body they
were doing their duty. Most Of the
enforcement agents, Mr.. Kramer
described IS men who could take
a drink in order to carry out theil
orders" but his best agent, he said
was . Methodist minister.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-07
MATHERVJLLE

The Knights and Ladies Of Sc
curity had lunch after the regular
meeting Tuesday night.
The village board met Monday
night and transacted their regular
routine business.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
had an entertainment and suppe.
in their hall Friday night. Both
lodges put on drills which were
very nice and afterward served
supper in the dining room Of the
lodge.
Elizabeth Majorski. wife Of John
Majorski, passed away at her home
in Matherville Monday morning
after an illness Of about a year
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-07
TOBACCO PRICE
WILL NOT Be Cut
Cost Of Retail Commodity to Renail
he 6ane n Spite u Big
Planters DROP.


Press. )-Theee will b. no decrease
in the retail price Of smoking to-
bacco for two years despite the big
drop in the price paid the planter
for his crop. in the opinion Of oftic-
ials Of the American Tobacco com.
pany and the United Cigar Stores
here today.
/ With tobacco producing centers Of
America IN . panic over conditions
that have more than cut in half the
prices paid producers, vica presi-
dent Of the American Tobacco COM
pany stated this would not bring
down retail prices now because
these reductions would not affect
the finished product for two years.
Tobacco purchased from planters
now will not reach the consumer
for two years because it takes that
long to cure 1t.
The foreign exchange situation
has cut down exports, temporarily
Cutting the market here, 1t was
stated. The growers probably will
get higher prices for their Leaf when
this 10 remedied. As for ciga. manu-
facturess said . high duty, which
may become higher If the emery
ency tariff bill passes, stands in the
way Of . reduction. Tho tobacco
used in cigars comes mostly from
Cuba Tho domestic tobacco which
il affected BY the big price drop in
the south Is used for cigarets, pipes
and plugs.
w. T. Posey, . vice president Of
the United Cigar Stores, said re-
tailers were anxious to sec prices
come down but realized It could not
be done Immediately. Poeey said
most consumers pass over the
cheaper cigars for the more expen-
'sive.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-07
LNRR. ESCAPES,

M0undsville, w. Va, Jan. Tone
man, . life-termer, escaped when
several convicts set IRE to . tailor
shop in the West Virginia peniten-
tiary and diaabled al lights. Pris-
oners on duty in the engine room
we're attacked and one died from
knife wounds.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-07
PANSIES AND WORMS.

Kane, Pa. Jan. 7-(United Press)
Although Kane is the coolest place
in the state, owing to its altitude OF
200 feet, spring weather is on
hand. Pansies are in bloom and
worms are being found on the side
walk.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-02
AIedO Briefs

Joe Stevenson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Stevenson, of Aledc,
arrived here recently from Chica-
so. for a short visit with his parents.
Mr.. Stevenson recently completed a
six months course at the WOrsham
College of Anatomy and Sanitary
Science and will return to Chi
cago in December to receive his
state license to practice as an III
dertaker and embalmer.
Supper at Lee School.
A box supper will be held at
the Lee school on the evening of
Nov. IS. The invitation includes
anyone who wishes to come. La
dies are requested to bring boxes.
Priscilla Club Meets.
Mrs. T. d. Winders of Aledo was
hostess to the Priscilla club yes
terday afternoon at her home or
East Fifth street The home was
decorated in Halloween style and
the afternoon passed pleasantly
with conversation and sewing. Al
most all the members of the club
were present and several invited
guests. Dainty refreshments were
screwed by the hostess during the
afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-02
MANY HALLOWEEN
EVENTS AT ALPHA
Especial Correspondence. J

Alpha, ILL.,, Nov. 2.-The pupils
and teachers of Alpha high school
enjoyed a Halloween party at Nc
Mullen's hall last Friday evening.
They met at the C. G. Anderson
home and were led all over town
before finding the place of the
party. The evening was spent in
games and Halloween stunts. A
lunch was served
The girls class of the Baptist
Sunday school enjoyed a Hal
lowe'en masquerade at the parson-
age last Saturday. The house was
appropriately decorated; the cos
tunes very original. A nice lunch
was served.
The ladies' class OF the Baptist
Sunday school gave a Halloween
party at the parsonage Monday
evening. A great deal of merriment
was had by the various stunts
pulled off. The hostess served
lovely refreshments.
Miss Mable Writ entertained a
number of her friends at her home
Monday evening. Everyone was
asked to be masked and the even
ing was spent in games, appro-
pirate Halloween. The hostess
served lunch.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-02
JOY PHARMACY
IS ROBBED BY
A AMATEURS
Entrance Gained by Removing
Glass in Rear DoOr-L0ss Is
Estimated Around $50.
(Speciar tn The ArsusO

Aledo, Nov. 2.-Late yesterday
afternoon Sheriff John p. Fleming
was notified that the drug store at
Joy, which has been closed for sew
eraI weeks, had been broken into
the night before and robbed. About
$50 worth of merchandise had
been stolen and the theft was ac-
credited to local amateurs.
No special effort was made to 10
cate Sheriff Fleming when the
theft was discovered yesterday
morning and as a result of this
negligence it will be almost i'm
possible to find the thieves and the
small amount of the theft does not
warrant an extensive search.
Several stock bottles of perfume
were missing, some safety raZors
and a few minor sundries. En-
trance had been gained by taking
a pane of glass out of the back
door. Finger prints were found on
the glass and were hardly man
size
The store is owned by A E.
Gulick, now of Atlanta, Ill, and
has been closed since August s,
Mr. Gulick having taken bank
ruptcy procedure. The business
will be sold at public auction in
the near future.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-02
HUGE FISH MAKES
GETAWAY: ANGLERS
TALE TO FRIENDS
Especial Correspondence.)

Cambridge, Nov. "A number of
the followers of Isaac Walton mo-
tored to Penny Slough Sunday and
put in the day. There were several
fish caught, and as usual the bis
one got away. Paul Mascall caught
monster dogfish which as soon as
released from the hook chased Jack
Callahan and John Rosenquist all
over the pasture and was finally
herded into the corner of the fence
by Will Devin and Bro. Rogers.
and there muZZled from doing fur
Their damage. Mr.. Becker set his
pail along the bank and went to
lunch. After the sandwiches and
coffee he went back to his line
and got there just in time to see
his pail and line going out into
the lake. He and another man got
boat and went in pursuit. They
finally captured the pail but the
fish, whatever it was, was too big
and towed them all over the lake.
Finally they got to shore and I'M
landed where there was
some brush along the bank, and in
trying to haul the line in the fish
tangled in the brush, broke loose
and got away.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-02
ERIE HAS FRANKS
AND PARTIES TO
OBSERVE SEASON
Especial Correspondence

Erie, Nov. 1.-Two Halloween
parties were given by classes of
the Sunday schools Monday eve
ming. The first was given by the
boys class of the Baptist school,
for the girls and junior classes, in
the basement of the church, from
5 to s. Cornstalks and pumpkins
were used in the decorations, and
various Halloween stunts furnish
ed amusement. Supper was served
by the boys, assisted by their par
ents and teacher. At the Method
ist church, later in the evening,
Miss Susie Pierce'S class of young
people enjoyed a pleasant time at
Halloween party. The usual
decorations and games were in eV-
idence. and late in the evening re-
freshmentS were served. Thirty
six were present.
An unusual amount of mischief
was done Monday night in Erie. In
some cases considerable damage
was done to property by Hallow-
e'eners late in the night. Plate glass
windows were smeared over with
paraffin candles, requiring much
time and work to remove; outbuild-
lngS were overturned and an orna-
mental iron fence in the eastern
part OF town was partially broken
down and bent over; a picket fence
which had just been repaired and
painted white was damaged by
having pickets torn off and broken:
ladders and other movable things
left outdoors were carried to diff
Terent parts of the town, and other
minor damage done.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-02
ORION SOCIETY IN
HALLOWEEN PARTY

Orion. Ill, Nov. 1.-THE Young
Peoples society of the Baptis!
church, entertained a large crowd
in the church parlOrs. Monday eve
ming. at d halloween party, the
guests we're greeted by ghosts. lea
through a maze Of chairs in tie
dark, to d stairway, whore they
were given in charge Of the enter
tainment committee.
Many very clever stunts we're nui
on and a lunch of sandwiches. cot
fee. doughnuts. pumpkin pie ana
apples was serTed cafeteria style
A fortune teller had a Eally dec
GRATED booth, which proved 10 Do
very popular. Il was a riot OF faf
from start To finish. and "a neat sum
was realized by the society.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-02
DRURY COUPLE
we'd so YEARS
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Foster. Parents
of Nine Children. Celebrate
Anniversary.
Especial Correspondence

Drury, Ill, Nov. MIR. and Mrs.
Isaac Foster of 613 Woodlawn ave
nue.. Muscatine, until six years ago
residents OF Drury township, yes
terday celebrated the 50th anniver-
sary of their marriage. They were
married in Drury Nov. l, 1871.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster are the par
ents of nine children, seven Of
whom are living. They are Charles
A. Curtis H. John l.. Isaac. Jr.,
Harold. Mrs. Joe Bowser and Mrs.
Ethel Oglesby.
Mr. Foster is a Civil war vet
eran, having enlisted in Company
I, 2Sth Illinois infantry, as Z VOL
unteer.
Those present at the celebration
yesterday were MIR. ami Mrs.
Foster and daughter Floy.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Foster Of Drury
and Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bowser of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-02
DEATH Of SIMS
LAD own FAULT
Appellate Court Holds City of Mo-
line and Kate Anderson
Not Liable.
Especial to The Argus.)

Ottawa, Ill, Nov 2.-The city Of
Moline and Mrs. Kate Anderson are
not liable for the death of Harold
Sims, IL years old, who was
drowned in a pond on property
owned by Mrs Anderson and used
by the city for dumping purposes.
according to an opinion filed yes
terday by the appellate court of the
second district.
The sui. was brought by Jesse
Sims, father of the boy, who sought
to recover for the loss of the SER
vices of the child until he had
reached his majority, the cost Of
the burial and the loss of time of
the father caused by the death.
a demurrer filed by the defend
ants in the lower court was sus-
tanned. The motion to dismiss the
suit was based ON the ground that
actions of this kind can only be
maintained by an administrator of
the deceased The sustaining of
this motion and the dismissal of the
suit were the questions raised in
the appeal.
The suit in assumpsit of Globe
& Rogers against the Illinois Oil
Co, defendant in error, appealed
from the decision of the Rock Is
land county circuit court, was
affirmed.
Verdict of a jury in Mercer
county which awarded $500 dam
ages to Henry Bortfield against
James NJ. Rippetoe for malicious
prosecution, was upheld by the ap-
pellate court
The opinion holds that there was
not sufficient evidence to justify
in believing that Bortfield
was about to violate the inkeeper's
act and depart without paying for
board.
i. There were AZ opinions in all
filed yesterday, the first since the !
reorganization of the appellate |
court of the second district
The presiding justice of the court !
is Dorrance DibeIl of Joliet, who is |
now entering his ninth term, hav-
ing completed "a years on this !
bench. The other judges are Nor
man L. Jones of Carrollton, and |
Augustus R. Partlow of Danville,
both new members.