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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
Find Still Under Pig Pen

After searching every foot of
the ground on the farm of Jess
Thomas, of Concord, N. c., for
n atill which they knew was
somewhere on the place, prohi
bition officers located it in a
room about eight feet square
dug under n pig pen. Entrance
was made through two-foot
hole which was covered with
leaves, sticks and dirt. a large
quantity of whiskey was conf l.
Gated and Thomas was sent to
Jail.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
Resolution.

o'ncH roo IN ms VISION ma"
Wv" y" '"''i NJ Mrs ~. Truce
""o ., our uchros' as wen as
H nW ia'.',,ul members OF the
oi,;'" niiSs'onary society OF
my NJ u; ShuFch' oonth; ana
:, " nenu ~, h1r sP,oh'i'n CnriStlan
80; 80 ny 10y anu noyo
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
Buy Seals
And Help Fight tuberculosis
in Virginia

Richmond, Nov. 10. TIL G
kluck kluck Khan is mobilizing
in force over Virginia In fight
tuberculosis. In every county
IN the state country people are
being asked To buy Christmas
Seals With ii chicken.
Mr.. John II Elutchesun, Di.
rector of the Extension Division
of the V. Z l., has written a
letter tn ali of the Home aud
Farm Demonstration Agents in
Virginia, asking them TO coop
crate with the Virginia Tuber-
culosis Assn. by encouraging
this feature Of the Christmas
Seal sale. Funds to carry for
ward the educational and elm
zeal work of the association are
raised by the sale OF these little
Christmas Seals.
The chickens collected from
10 counties adjacent to Rich
nond viii be sold in this city at
auction To the highest bidders
among the hotels, restaurants,
cafeterias aud hospitals. while
those received III the other 81
counties VIII be sold on the local
markets. In Richmond the Pro
dncers' Co-opcrative Exchange,
of which Mr.. w. NJ. Cease is
president, VIII sell tile fowls.
In Orange the pure bred chick
ems which had Just carried of
prizes at the county fair were
given by their owners to the
Kings Daughters who are con
Quoting the Seal Sale III that
county, ana chances" at lOc
each were sold Two of these
aristocratic birds brought S20,
with which To combat the Whit,
Plague. y pig was contributed
by n generous farmer, which
added $50 to the golfers of the
Kings Daughters Soon a Ban
tam family did It's bit to add t.
this fund, which will doubtless
increase rapidly as other chick
ems flock into tho sale head.
quarters to buy seals.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
Music Study Club.

The Music Study Club was
entertained by Mrs. j. l.. Nc
CormicR on Wednesday after
noon, November 10th.
After an intere sting business
session, presided over by tho
president, Mrs. Brown, during
which various committees were
appointed or revised with the
hope of furthering tho progress
of the club; Mrs |. g. Taylor
was elected treasurer to fill the
Office left vacant by the resign
alton of Mrs. 5 a. Bailey: and
various questions important to
the club were decided, a Very
enjoyable program was present.
ed, the subject for tho afternoon
being "Macdowell.
Mrs. Will Rush opened tho
program With vocal solo,
which was we'll received and
encored.
Miss Mary Ramsey read IL
sketch of Mcdowell To nttcn-
tive listeners.
Mrs Proctor Brown gave the
following from Mncdowel!'a
suite Woodland ketchcs:''
"Will o. the Wisp."
In Autumn.
"By Meadow Brook"
"a Deserted Farm
Following these Mrs. brown
played by request, ITO "A Mater
Lily" and TO a Wild Rose" by
the same composer
Mrs. g raylor's Two charm
ing vocal solos closed the pro-
gram
After enjo, ing the delicious
refreshments served by Mrs.
Mccormick, the meeting adj
lournei. Miss Mary Ramsey
viii he hostcss to tho club on
"Wednesday afternoon Dccctn-
Der 2Sth, at three O'Clock.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
Henry Ford
Looks Over Stoneeap Colliery
Property at Glamorsan With
View OF Buying.

Norton, Va, Nov. 19.-It has
lust been learned that Henry
Ford recently visited Wise coun-
ty and among other properties,
looked over the plant of the
Stonegap Collicry Company at
Glamorgan with view to buy
ing it. This splendid property
is practically idle at this time,
but number of prospective pur-
chasers are negotiating for the
plant and it is believed by those
who are conversant with the
matter, that a deal will be closed
in the near future.
The Clinchlield Coal Corpora
ton is one of the prospective
buyers, and it is understood that
matter of but SO, 900 separates
them OH the deal. The Clinch-
field people have immense hold
iugs back of the Glamorgan
properties and are better situat
ed to handle the plant than any
other concern in this field. 1t is
also pointed out that in case
they purchase the property, it
will mean the opening up of vast
BIrchfield coaliiclds which are
owned largely by this corpora
ton.
1t is known that Henry Ford
has acquired immense coal inter
csts across the mountain on the
kentucky side, and by buying
the Glamorgan property, much
of his holdings could be consoli-
dated and eventually worked
from this side and given a sea
board outlet. Developments will
be awaited with deep interest, AS
in case of the purchase by either
OF these interests Glamorgan will
he set humming at full time and
extensive improvements will be
made.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
HORNET Wears RECEIVES
A FEDERAL JOB
Succeeds Jones as Collector
and Will Have Office at
Big Stone Gap.

Hornet Wears has received
the appointment TO the position
of collector which has been held
for number of years by @. f.
Jones, of Big Stone Gap. He
will also have his headquarters
ut the Gap.
SIR. Wears is now in Rich
mond consulting with his chief,
John Q Noel and getting in
structions in the duties of his
office. He il the son of A NJ
Wears, United States commits
sioner, lawyer and capitalist,
of Wise, and is one of the coun-
TVS brightest young men. His
district is composed of Wise,
Dickinson and Lee counties. =
Coalfield Progress.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
Union Thanksgiving Service

The Thanksgiving service this
year will be held in the Baptist
church Thursday morning at
eleven O'Clock. The sermon
will be preached by Rev. r. @.
Reynolds of the NJ. f.. Church,
South. All the churches OF the
town are requested to unite in
this service. Members of the
choirs of the churches are urg-
ed To be present to assist i'll the
music. y free will Offering will
be- made to the Associated
Charities of the town for use in
the relief of the poor during the
coming winter.
All Offices, stores and other
places of business are requested
to close on Thursday morning
during the hour of the service.
y cordial invitation ID extend
81 to every one to attend this
service.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express to friends
and neighbors our cordial ap-
probation of the kindness and
sympathy shown us in the death
of our beloved wife, mother and
sister.
Especially ara we grateful for
the handsome floral tribntes
III 4: 4. 1: /: 4 ! 4 z.
Hiram w. Little
James Little
Joseph Little
Louise Little
Henry Kirk
Frank Kirk
Fannie Brannon
VIM. Kirk
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
Executive Committee Meets

a meeting of tho Executives
Committee of the Clinch Valley
Baptist Association was held
Friday ut the Baptist church in
Gate City at which DR.. Carmack
was present and made an elo-
qnent appeal in behalf of the
t5luetield School for Boys, a new
church institution being estab-
lishcd at Blueiield in connection
with the Home Mission activi-
ties of Clinch Valley Associa-
ton. Rev. j b. Craft, w. l..
Palmer and q. IL. Gibson were
present and were recommended
to the state board for usual SUP
plement.-Gate City Herald.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
Miss Hagan
Elected Maid OF Honor For
Ninth District

In the recent contest for Queen
aud one maid of honor in each
of the ten congressional districts
OF Virginia for the Historical
Pageantto be held in Richmond
next spring, Miss Pattie Hagan
was elected for the ninth dis
trict. Miss Hagau is the charm
ing daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Fulkerson Hagan. of
Bristol Va. Resides being one
OF the most beautiful young
ladiesi in thus section of tho state
she is Il member of one Of the
oldest and most prominent fam
lilies OF the Southwest. Her
grandfather, Patrick llagan.
was one OF the pioneers Of in
dustriul development on wide
scale IN this part OF the state.
lie was IA leading attorney of
Scott county, aud was later
pointed out as one OF the men
who owned a large part of the
southwestern part OF the safe.
His land holdings comprised
nearly half of Scott county and
his coal properties alone we're
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
Wedding Announcement.
Mr.. aud Mrs. George llolloman
announce the marriage OF their daughter
kittye


announce the marriage of their daughter,
Kittyc
MIR Robert Thomas Markle
on Wednesday, November the sixteenth
nineteen hundred and twrnty-onc
Bristol, Virginia.
The above engraved an
nouncement has been received
by II large number of friends in
the Gap. The bride is well
known mere where she formerly
held position in the Offices of
the Southern Railway Compa-
ny and for the past several
months has been working ut
Appalachia, and making her
home with her sister, Mrs. j g..
Gibson. MIR. Markle is a very
popular young man, having
made his home here for several
years whore he has position
with III u. Fox. civil engineer.
After the ceremony MIR. and
Mrs. Markle left for Charleston
w. Va where they will spend
several days with Mr.. Markle's
parents. They will be ut home
after December LIST to their
many friends i'll the Gap.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
Red Cross
Leaders Sees Triumph AS Re-
suit of Roll Call Activity.

Atlanta, Ga. Nov. i9.-South-
crn division headquarters Of the
American Red Cross sees a YER
table triumph of the Red Cross
cause in Dixie us result
OF reports from every sec
ton of the division on the re-
suits OF early rcll call activity.
The south, these reports in
dicate, is keenly alive To the i'm
p"rtapce OF the peace time pro
gram of the organization and
thc response to The appeal of
the greatest mother is believed
ample assurance that the work
now being attempted will be
carried on throughout the com.
ing year aud possibly extended
30 that every community in the
division will feel and know its
benefits.
This has been made possible
solely through the whole-heart-
ed cooperation of people in cv-
cry walk of life throughout the
section. Big business has rec
ognized the benefits that accrue
to IL from participation in Red
Cross activity and the response
has been generous. and organic
ed labor has been no lsss quick
To grasp the opportunity To aid
Il cause that is one of the prime
factors in our national life in
adding strength aud force to
the masses.
In fact, practically every la
Dor leader in the south has not
only enrolled himself as n red
member, but has given his
enthusiastic endorsement of the
lted Gross program.
The doctrine of Red Cross ser
vice has been preached from
hupdrcds Of evangelical pnlpits
in the south aud at the same
time it has been made the sub
iect of endorsement from pre-
late and priest, in church and
IN synagogue.
In fact the cooperation has
been as widespread as the cause
to which it is given. AS a result
division headquarters officials
predict that despite the uncer
tainties of The times, the south
wall smash all its records for
response to the annual appeal
OF this great national organiza.
ton.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23

O. l.. Maddox, general supor-
intendent and manager Of tho
Central Supply Company, of
Andoyer, left Thursday on u
business trip to Muskegan,
Mich, where he will visit tho
Brunswick factory. On his way.
back, he will stop over ut his
! old home, Owensburg, Ky
Cumberland Progressive.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
Big Stone Gap Boy Victor.

University of Ataryland's
cross country was defeated yes
terday by Washington Il Lee
University at College Park.
The score was 80 to 81. The
race for first place was d SPLEEN
did contest between Capt. Cliff
ford Smith, of Washington &
Lee. aud Crooks, of Maryland.
The former was victor by about
forty yards. The distance of
the race was six aud u quarter
miles, with the tina! 40 yards
around the track. Time: "a
minutes, Is seconds.-Wa ash
ington Pest.
MIR. Smith referred to above is
u son of MIR. and Mrs. Malcolm
Smith, of this place.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
Meeting Of Police Guard.

a meeting of the Police Guard
is called to meet at Town Hall,
Wednesday night, November
% at 8 O'Clock y. IN.
w. j. HoRsLEy, Mayor.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Christ Church. Special
Thanksgiving service 500 p IN
Nov. oath. Rev. e. G Burnz.
Sunday, Nov. 9th. Sunday
school 1000 a. IN. Morning
prayer and sermon HOO a. m.
Public cordially invited to at
tend these services.
Charleo @. Duffy. formerly
superintendent at Stonega, now
OF Cincinnati, Ohio, is visiting
his brother, Ed Duffy.-Cum-
berland Progressive.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1921-11-23

1t is up to the people of the
wide world to see that it does
not become too narrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-13
What Would Dad Say?

The girls will never quite forget that Grip
hone. It the only period curing Their ab-
sence from Atlantic City hat they felt worried.
They began to realize the trick they had played
ca Dad.
Evelyn" said Edith. looking out 81 the win
dow of the sedan. tTney were side b. each now
the marriage ceremony having been performed
the men by themselves) L feel kind OF squeam-
ian about breaking the news TO Dad
$50 do L. agreed Evelyn.
Its all my fault though said Edith, con-
tinuing 70 give heed 20 the voice Of conscience
4 started it and suppose I ought % finish It.
/, will be I'D to me TO break the news"
1t wasn't quite the right thing TO do, was
it," asked Evelyn, when Dad has been so chum-
my 10 US, always
There was a period Of silence The high
powered car Numbered on eating up the inter
vening space between them and Atlantic City.
The girls were in a brown study. Finally Edith
broke it.
Cant ne make up some excuse to give him
that will keep him from becoming angry a u.s."
Search my mind for one, cant think it up
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-13

But how he did want that girl
There's only thing TO do" he finally
Guided, as he discussed the subject with her
day. I'VE must elope!"
Along toward midnight Of Jan. IS. when all
in the household of the Chases were slumbering
or, rather, should have been slumbering, the plan
was put into operation. One of those who wasn't
sumberiug Miss Edith. In fact fully at
tired, she in her room awaiting a signal
Presently, If came, low whistle thrice repeated
And Miss Edith. picking up her packed suitcase.
cautiously opened the door Of her bedroom and
stepped into the corridor Her heart beat higa
with hope and excitement. Outside on the street
waited young Mr.. Crofts. short distance awav
from the house mis- sedan, its engine purrinf
impatienty.
Suddenly. of those plagued boards which
seem TO operate until the particular and i-slo,s
eye of the Imp of the Perverse gave the alarm,
Squeak! Squeak! What racket 1t was ev
aggeraed in her wildly excited mind into the roar
of earthquake shaking the dwelling. and sbs
stood there, feeling faint Really, the board after
all, didn't do the mischief. It was that whistle
which had caused the trouble. For it had Weakened
Miss Evelyn, whose room Just across the
hall. And the squeak drew her from her room
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-13

"Ycui" exclaimed Evelyn, as the sisters faced
each other when the one in the "nightie' had
turned on the light
ayes"
They stood looking At each other until Evelyn,
the idea breaking. e1claimed
"Oho! So now know what you're up to with
whistles and suitcases, you little mink! Eloping,
hey?"
Poor Miss Edith just stood there and bushed
and giggled. It was good thing that Dad was
q heavy sleeper.
Well, don't care" said Edith Now. what
are you going 10 DO. give away TO Dsd?"
Evelyn smiled and knitted her brows.
Listen, Sis" she said, put down that suit
case, 60 out 20 your Romeo and tell him tina.
Juliet will be with him in the morning. and I'll
get Donald and Wen act your witnesses"
"Oh, how sweet you are exclaimed Edith
running TO her sister and embracing her. THAT
will be much better. You know, only planned
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-13
Ana This Is Donald Riddle Who ElopeG
with Evelyn Chase.

Il because We were afraid to eel Dad and afraid
20 tell YOU because We thought maybe you might
tell Dad"
So, on the porch of the dwelling, he new idea
was broken 20 Mr.. Crofts, who Immediately con
sented. And i'm the forenoon Of the next dag,
first informing Dad that they were going off or
a weekend trip, the sisters and the two men, Mr..
Crofts and Mr. Donald Riddle, son of the former
mayor Of Greenwich, Ct. FASTENED 70 the Gretna
Green Of Connecticut There an obliging dominic
performed the necessary ceremony. Miss Evelyn
and Mr.. Donald Riddle were the witnesses
But. as the automobile Of the young benedict
speeded toward New York city for the wedding
dinner young Nr. Riddle realized that there was
something about the ceremony which didn't ap-
peal strongly to him. 1t was quite fat. Strangely
enough Miss Evelyn seemed to have the same
idea Of it. Maybe il was a thought wave enger-
dered because they sat side by each in the rear
seat Of the fast-hying automobile. Both whis-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-13
Evelyn, Younger Sister of Edith, Thought
She Would Surprise Dad and ISIS"
by ElOping with Donald Riddle.

pered that they didn't like the ceremony because
-oecause-they played second fiddle"
80. when the soup was being served in thu
Hotel Plaza, New York city, and the newly-mar-
red pair were stealing sly and meaning glances
at each other, up spoke the indignant Mr.. Donald
Riddle.
I'll not stand it any longer"
Nhat?" asked the benedick
Playing second fiddle. Here YOU and Edith
go and monopOlize al the fun in this party and
it. isn't right. How about it, Evelyn, shall we do
the same thing? Snail We get married? I'm
game you?"
MISS Evelyn, who as was intimated. had been
IN quite close communion with young Mr.. Donald
Riddle on the seat Of the automobile, assem-
cd quite readily So what did the couple do but
ieave the soup-aat in its plates-and rush away,
Greenwich bound. And the marrying Darson
called it a good days work when ne got the sec
ond fee.
Having made it foursome the happy boys
and girls" motored back 20 New York city again
and spent their weekend honeymoon. And any
who any part Of il would De the last to
say that they did not have rather bright moon,
quite full of pleasure and delight, and all that
The only trouble with IL that It lasted Just
about as long the average full moon, a couple
Of days. then Sunday afternoon came around ana
il was their duty TO return home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-13

spects Edith began the march to the altar. The
way she did it was very interesting. She had
kept company with Robert Crofts for some time.
He is one Of her Dads best statesmen Also, he
was around when manly beauty distributed.
Also brains Unbeknown to the members Of the
family he had popped the question, successfully.
But he hesitated at popping the answer at Dad
You see. one hesitates about taking family mat
tiers 70 ones employer.
Re didn't know just how TO 60 about it. He
couldn't quite figure out how the governor"
would take il he well knew that upon the death
Of her mother Edith and her sister, Evelyn too,
became somewhat closer 10 their father than most
girls 70 their Dads And young Mr.. Crofts fully
realized what a great loss to his employer the
marriage Of Edith would be. And ne frankly tod
her that he would gladly ask her fathers consent
# il were not for two reasons-himself and her
father. de didn't know how TO manage the for
r,er nor how to convince the latter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-13
"Girls-Your New Mama"

s nee, deep, thick and vscouz mixed with
the tobacco smoke IN the sedan. Not soul spoke.
On sped the car every moment drawing nearer
to homc-and Dad Never. since the ti.le when
they as naughty girls faced their father 20 re-
Ceive the parental reproof for some childish
prank had the girls felt so alarmed al the pros
pect Of confronting Dad.
Presently, the street led into ST. Catherine
place and in moment the Chase home doomed
up. Lights we're lit in the dining room and about
the place was the aspect Of a waiting supper and
a welcoming Papa.
They entered, the door being opened by the
maid. Having suspended their coats in the closet
of the living room they made their way into the
dining room where they heard their father talk
ing with someone.
Hello, Daddy" said Edith, rushing toward
him and throwing hcr arms about his meek.
Have you been lonesome without us2'
Well, not very was the amazing repl-. CON
plete,y upsetting the plan % break the news by
telling him he would soon be "onelier." "Whv?f
He kissed hor a-c slowly winhed at Mrs
Elizabeth OberCfel. rld.v ard a neghbor
who was quite Of er sls.tCl D. ,her house and
Who At that moment WIS guisJ. seated, having
merely nodded recognition as ,hs girls and their
husbands entered.
Didn't become lore.y." rlgerts6 Eaith. why
-vhv-y.il----"
she could ges no fur--er.
Has something hapPerecs- asked ue. father.
suspectng the apDearaue- ot ire girls.
There was per--c " co3frsed silence
Then Mr. Robe-t C-.f.s exercising very t,ro--
erly his preroga-i-c as re o.cc- urarr.ea mar.
spoke out. a mar
Yes, we are all mscrsd. I n,sr-.ed El..7
ana Donald mere marr.-d Evelyn"
Eagerly the four awaited ne effect Of the an
nouncement
And it came er.s "-sv:
Congratulate, girls and boys, and good
luck and happiness. And now, gIr., let me IN.
troGuce your new Mama
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-13
By Joseph H. Appellate

THIS story might well be summed up in one
sentence-The girls tried to put it over on
Dad" and they didn't For that is exactly
what happened in the triple elopement in the
family of William NJ. Chase, wealthy manufac-
turer Of No. 10 st. Catherine place Atlantic
City, n. J. Mr. Chases daughters Edith and
Evelyn, eloped One did it under the spell of the
other and the persuasion of the best man at the
first wedding whom she consented to have as her
husband. But when they hurried home from
their weekend honeymoon and went to Dad with
fear and trepidation to break the news the head
Of the family settled back in his chair smiled,
coughed took few puffs at fat perfecto and,
with flourish. introduced their new Mamma,
Mrs. Chase No. ?. What did the girls say? What
could they say?
The case is without parallel in many re-