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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-02-01
Delightful Dance at Dunbar.

The Dunbar Dancing Club
gave another of their very de.
iightfui dances in their new hall
at Dunbar on Friday evening
from nine til two O'Clock,
TO say "rhis was a very en-.
joyable dance" would be put
ting it rather mild to the enjoy
able dance it really was. 1t
was one of those dances whore
every one present just had one
of the best times of their lives.
The success of this dance is
mostly due to the cordial hos
pitality the guests received from
the chaperones and the commit
tee who were always looking out
for the guests pleasure during
the whole dance. The chaper-
ones were Supt. and Mrs. Il. A.
Compton, DR.. and Mrs. j. q.
BENTLEY. Mr.. and Mrs. w. X.
Neill and Mr.. and Mrs. W. b.
Owens. The committee were
I. |. Adams, w. T.. Sheddan,
l. a. Kirk and +. p. Thompson.
The music was furnished BY
""Ritz Academy. Five" new
orchestra recently organized in
Bristol. This il one of the most
satisfactory and best orchestras
heard in this section in long
time. They kept excellent time
Tor dancing and had plenty of
pep To keep every one having
ii good time.
During the half hour inter
mission, the chaperunes and
the committee served an abun-
dance Of ham and pimento
cheese sandwiches followed
with steaning hot coffee To all
the guests.
The following guests from the
Gap were present, MIR. and Mrs.
b. i. Warner, Mrs. Harry Lane.
Mr. and Mrs. l. II. Winston.
MIR. and Mrs j ~. Crocker, Mr..
aud Mrs. X d, Leslie, Mrs. Car
oline Lewis, Miss Edith Lent.
Messrs. Guy Patrick, George
Rhoads, Roscoe Volt, Bob
Commerford.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-02-01
Surprise Party.

On last Friday night Miss
Ruth Barron was given a sur.
prise party by her many friends
at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
Henry Lane. They spent the
evening playing games, AT
late hour punch, sandwiches
anu fruits we're served. Those
present were Misses Matte
Burk, Lovely Littrell, Beth
Shugart, Louella Salyer, DER
trude Sine, Mary Lille aud Cath
crime Brown, Ohio Hisel, Ru-
dolph and Pat Youell, John
Ray, Bescom Taylor, Roy Lit
trell, Chas. Stacy. Arthur Fos.
ter. Carl knight. James Nc
Cormick, Ralph Showalter and
Max Lille.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-02-01
THE EPW0RTH LEAGUE

The Epworth League Confer
ence reports for 1921 are lust
out. y splendid showing has
been made during the last year
lin fact the best for Il number
of years the following are
some of the statistics: There
are now, in the Southern Meth
odlst church, 1854 chapters,
1882 members. An increase
last year of ,i72 chapters aud
II ,339 members. The Big Stone
Gap DISTRICT is proud of her part
ia tins fine increase. During
the LIST year the increase in the
Big Some Gap district in chap
tiers was IA and in membership
AS. We now have - chapters,
us members This increase is
registered from two counties,
Wise aud Scott alqne. The
states leading are, Texas,
Georgia and Florida in the or
der named. The Big
Stone Gap led, eusily, last year
among Inc ten districts in Hol.
ston Conference. En-
worth League unions have been
formed M the district along
county lines. In Wise county
there are now % chapters.
The Epworth League il the
official young peoples organi-
zatiol of the NJ. T.. Church.
.South-not II single other socie-
~ Is organized in any Southern
Methodist church, within the
bounds Of Hoiston Conference.
so far as we know or have ever
heard. For that matter we do
not know of one such organiZa-
ton in any Southern Methodist
church. Tie Epworth League
is doing much for the young
people, and any young man or
woman trained III the Epworth
League can take their league
letter along with their church
letter when transferring from
one place To another. The train
ing given by the Epworth
Lengue is specific and leads to
an efficiency in church work
that nothing else can supply.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-02-01

On last Saturday night "Dea-
con Dubs" was given for tho
second time in the East Stone
Clap High School auditorium by
the faculty and home talent.
Much had been added to the
play which made il more enjoy.
aole, especially the music by
the orchestra between acte.
The ones from the Gap who at
tended 1t were Misses Grace
Long, Penrl Miller, Kate Lay
Edna McFadden. Caroline
Goodioe, Juliet Knight. Iona
May Bailey; George Good
loe. Carl Knight, William Long.
Van Garrett, Arthur Foster,
Edward Bird, Chas Stacy. Hugh
Edens, Earl Morris, John
Qualls and Claude Kelly.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-02-01
January Meeting of Appa-
Stone Music Club.

The Appn-Stone Music Club
met January 81, 1922, at the
home Of Mrs. Sara Williams
Black at Appalachia.
After the regular business of
the meeting was concluded, four
new applicants for membership
we're presented, whose names
we've placed on the waiting list
to be voted upon at the Febru.
AIRY meeting of the club.
y Beethoven" program was
decided upon for the February
meeting.
~ very interesting musical
program was then rendered:
The Village Dance" Pennington
Bcss Gilmer
'Songstcrs of The Boughs' Heinrich Helm
Edith Willonghby
"Minuctto" Scharwenka
Frances Sayers
"Birdling ...-.t., Edward Grieg
jeanette Gilmer
Two Vocal Duets Selected
'NNHNe'' N''i'hNi ab'i isOShiibbt w ltll
STORY OF the Tarantelle"
~ Edward Baxter Perry
Mrs. sara Williams Black
'|raraniellc7 karponofi
Mrs. Sara Williams Black.
The social hour WAS conclud-
ed by playing Il game called
Musical Authors. Mrs. j.
Willard Large, scoring the
highest.w was awarded a musical
emblem pin.
The club il progressing won
ierfully under the efficient
leadership of Mrs. Sara Viii
liams Black.
A great reward is in store for
the man who can solve the
problems that are now besetting
Europe. The Lord will smile
upon him.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-02-01
Miss Skeen Entertains.

One of the social events of the
week was the tea given by Miss
Bruce Skeen at the home Of her
parents, Judge and Mrs. II. A
w. Skeen on last Saturday az
ternoon, complimentary to her
high school class mate, Mrs Ell
ward Anronson, of Baltimore.
who has spent some time IN the
Gap with her father, Mayor
W. j. Horsley. The afternoon
was spent in sewing. At a late
hour Miss Skeeu, assisted by
her mother, served Il delicious
salad course and hot coffee
The guests We're Mesdames
Holton, Robbins, Banks, Aaron
son, of Baltimore. and Misses
Grace Long, Ethel Van Gordcr,
Eleanor Baker, Pearl Miller,
Louise ilorsley aud juliet
Knight.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-02-01
Died Following Operation

Freezing, Va, Jan. % -Er.
nest Fleming, Il young man of
about 20 years, died at his home
at Clintwood, after undergoing
an operation for appendicitis by
the local physicians He was
the son of Floyd Fleming. and
was known a. an exemplary
Youth
Keep tile world guessing and
you viii not be forgotten.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-02-01
Sam Sle1np
Killed
And Two Others Injured in
Shooting ARRAY at Olinger
Sunday.

shooting ailray took place ut
Olinger, in Lee county, about
five miles below here Sunday af-
ternoon in which Sam Slcmp, a
merchant and highly respected
citizenof that place, was instant
ly killed and Emmett l,eary, of
Olinger, and Tate Reason, of
Turkey Cove, were severely in
jured from gun shot wounds.
Many reports have been re-
ceivcd as to what caused the
trouble aud it is therefore dill
suit to give an accurate account
Of the affair, but the general
opinion is that the shooting oc-
f. Cured Immediately following
church services after the conure-
CATION was dismissed. Ii is said
that T. NJ. Reason took oirense
at the preachers sermon and
said he would thrash him, and
w. h. Weary was trying to pur-
suade him not to do this. 1t
seems that relatives of both
Weary and Reason also took up
the matter at this time and all
were about to come TO blows.
Emmett Weary, 10 year old son
of w. 4. Weary, fearing for his
fathers safety, ran home 10 Sc
cure shot gun. On his return,
it is said, Sam Slemp at
tempted to prevent the shooting
III peaceful manner and that
young Weary shot and killed him
instantly. After shooting
Slemp Emmett then fired on
Tate Reason, young son of
l.. Nj. Reason, who was also in
volyed in the mixup. Although
painfully wounded it is believed
he will recover. About fifty shots
entered his side and arm. 1t is
believed that young Weary had
only two shells, and after firing
both of them he started back
home, but before reaching there
he was fired upon by Greed Rca-
sor, Il nephew of p. NJ. Reason,
several shots entering his neck
and shoulder which caused very
dangerous wound, but will not
prove fatal. W. f.. Weary was
also slightly wounded during the
melee, two or three shots hitting
his thumb.
All parties involved in the
shooting are we'll known in tins
section ana the news was receiv-
ed here with much surprise aud
regret. Mr.. Slemp had been
conducting Il mercantile business
at Olinger for several years and
was very popular with the pub
lie. He had just completed the
erection of a fine home at dim
ger and had moved his family
into same about two weeks ago.
lie was a son-in-law OF +. Nj.
lteasor and is survived by his
wife and eight small children.
lie also had II wide connection in
Lee county, being reared in Tur-
Key Cove. Some seem to think
that it was not the intention of
The Weary boy to shoot Mr..
Slemp as he only attempted to
keep him from shooting some
one else.
The shooting created quite a
bit of excitement when the news
was received here and several
people went there to learn the
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-02-01

Prosperity is coming" says
Postmaster General lIays. But
Judging from the size OF that
movie contract Of his we arc in.
cllned to suspect that he COPIED
it all for himself.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-02-01

Although submarines were
not scrappcd, there is some com
fort in the knowledge that they
will he confined to the deep.
Few of lis will ever get too
close.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-02-01

Hot times are ahead in Wash
ington MIR. Pepper ia now
member Of the honorable sen
ate.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-02-01

The fool and his money soon
part. The wise man gets it.
The Washington times., 1922-10-17
WOMAN MAKES
PLAY WITH Gun
IN OPEN COURT
Mrs. Pritchard Attacks Man
Who Acknowledges He
Shot Her Brother.

CLARKSBURG, w. Va, Oct.
l7.-Accompanied by his pretty
sixteen-year-old daughter, Mrs.
Romeo C. Britton, who is the
widow of the man he is accused
of Staying, Alonzo c. Davis, paper
hanger, appeared in court here
and furnished bond of $1,000 for
his appearance at November court
to answer to a charge of man.
slaughter. He had originally been
held for first degree murder, but
the charge was withdrawn. He
admitted shooting his son-in-law,
but declared he did so in self
defense when Britton struck him
with a knife.
Sister Flashes Gun.
A sequel to the tragedy wa the
alleged attempt of Mrs. Rosie
Pritchard. thirty. Of this city. sis
ter Of the dead man. to shoot Davis
in the magistrates court. She
was lodged in jail. charged with
gun toting. The woman, according
to deputy Sheriffs, whipped out q
pistol at the hearing and pressed
1t against Davis breast, but she
could not pull the~trigger.
Mrs. Britton looked extremely
pretty and attractive when she ap.
peared at the Jail and accompanied
her father to the magistrates 8
court. Married when less than
fourteen years. now the mother OF
a fifteen months old baby boy, the
young girl has retained her attrac.
tiveness despite the strain Of hard
ship her parents say she has gone
through since her marriage, the
climax of which was the killing
of her husband in her presence, as
her mother. father and she were
on their way to church. Her eyes
looked a little sunken. her face a
little sad, but at first glance one
would think she is really younger
than sixteen.
Davis was Just as calm and re.
served when he was released from
Jail as the night the Staying took
place and at the time he told his
remarkable and dramatic story con-
corning the tragedy.
The Washington times., 1922-10-17
1T Worked Wonders -Neighborhood Surprised"

matter what liver. rheumatic or
catarrhal complications may have
set in, Dreco is promised to pave
the way for quick recovery and
return to health. strength and
happiness
Thousands Of doubters have
come to try this new medicine.
and have gone away singing its
praises. Hundreds OF signed tes-
timonials are being received at
testing to the remarkable re-
suits obtained after almost
everything else had failed.
Life Was . Constant Misery.
Life was . constant misery
on account OF stomach trouble
headaches and constipation" said
Mr.. Robert l.. Cross. OF so Askin
Street. Uniontown. Pa, In @
signed statement. Il suffered
terrible pains in my side. and
the muscles In my back seemed
drawn up. Ny liver was slug
gish and spots fioated before my
eyes. l feel that everyone should
know about this wonderful medi.
cine Dreco. which has relieved
all my troubles"
Gains IL Pounds In Tive Weeks.
Mr.. c. w. Miles. for twelve
years with the Republic Rubber
Co.. Of Youngstown, Ohio. says:
AS bad as l need the money, ]
wouldn't take $1,000 FOR what
Dreco has done for me. My back
ached so had II felt like some
one was jabbing knife into
me; couldn't sleep for the
awful pains had. II anyone
had slapped me on the back /
would have tainted. but tonight
I am Q we'll and strong man
again and owe Il all TO Dreco.
IT'S wonderful what Dreco has
The Washington times., 1922-10-17
M Cormick Absent AS
Walska Gives Her.
First Concert
BY c. F. BERTELLl.
Universal Service. ;

i TOURS, France, Oct. IA
large and enthusiastic crowd
greeted Gamma Walska Nc
Cormick here at her first con-
cert under the auspices Of the
French concert society.
Music critics and notables of
the operate world journeyed to
this central French city I'm
order to hear the harvester
kings wife on the occasion Of
her first appearance in France.
Her husband, Harold F. Nc
Cormick, and his daughter
Mathilde we're both absent in
Switzerland, at the diva's ex-
press desire.
The program included eight
numbers, among them the diff
cult Ave Maria" of Gounod and
Bach's "Ariose," which are
seldom attempted by singers,
owing to the wide range of
notes.
Other numbers were Couperin's
"Cherubim," Sehubert's "Bee," F"
Enesco's "Toccata," Dc Bussey's
Shadows in Water" and
Albeniz's "Aragon."
Before the performance the
singer was handed an enormous
bouquet of orchids sent by her
husband.
The Washington times., 1922-10-17

physically ana mentally on the
brink of ruin. there are few suf-
ferers who would not give any
thing they possess to live their
lives /over again In health and
strength" declares a well-known
authority on health and hygiene
4 in q recent interview.
This place is full OF half-sick
people. Those who have good
health should appreciate 1.-THE
others did not. and there Is not
one Of them but in common sense
would warn you against the
dangers Of neglect.
II 10 mostly stomach trouble
that 10 making this a place full
Of sick people-stomach trouble
it's complications. and the many
forms OF kidney, liver. blood.
and bowel disorders that come
mostly from stomach trouble.
Neglect of the first symptoms
Of stomach trouble brings on
more ili-health and vicious dis
eases: the uneasy feeling after
eating. gas belehing. undigested
food in the stomach, constipa-
tion. dixziness, spots before the
eyes, shortness OF breath. and
many other little disorders may
all be warning signals that some-
thing Is wrong and Will get
worse unless attended to in
time.
But there 10 good cheer and
hope in the news that there has
been introduced here q new root
and herb medicine that is being
pronounced n boon to all suf-
ferefs from stomach neglect
This wonderful natural medicine
IN called "Dreco" and Is now be-
Ing distributed At O'Donnsll's
Drug Store. 6ot 9Th ST. y. W
No matter how slight or long
standing the case may be, no
The Washington times., 1922-10-17
IN
THREAT To RID
n. !. Of LIQUOR
New Director Plans General
Attack on Smugglers-Takes
Office November I.

Re-entry of E. c. Yellowley into
the New York liquor situation. as
acting prohibition director, is to be
marked by a series of spectacular
assaults on the Illicit rum traffic
according to prohibition chiefs to-
day. Yellowley has set the stage
for general cleanup Of New
York's rum runners.
Another general attack also ID
planned upon smugglers off New
York. 1t is probable the number
of sub-chasers now doing duty off
the coast will be increased. Vel.
lowley's plans include warfare upon
a larger scale upon liquor dealers
who ply regular trade between
Canada and New York cities.
Information obtained by the en-
forcement authorities reveals the
source OF great deal of liquor
from Canada reaching New York
City. The routes over which the
liquor is transported will be
guarded by fresh squads OF general
agents, sent into New York from
other States.
While Director Days term OF
office does. not expire until No
vember 1, Yellowley will go to
New York within a few days TO
arrange for his new campaign.
The Washington times., 1922-10-17
ENGINEERS ARE TO BUILD
BRIDGE IN PARK "BATTLE'

Engineer troops from Fort Hum
phreys. Va, will demonstrate their
bridge.building prowess, as they
would in presence of an enemy near
front.line position. this afternoon
at 4:30 o'clock on b street, between
Sixth and Seventh northwest.
A company Of the Seventeenth
Engineers. under Captain Harloe
equipped TO construct a short truss
bridge. are supposed to unload their
wagons on the edge of a deep ravine
about sixty feet across, under cover
of darkness.
The troops will show how the
bridge is built under lorgrange. in
termittent 'rifle and machine gun
fire from the enemy. Re-enforce
ment of the protecting bridge heads
and wagon transportation across the
bridge follow.
The Washington times., 1922-10-17
CONSERVATIVES
I0.:BREAK WITH.
LLOYD GEORGE
Severance From Coalition, Set
tor Thursday. Believed Signal
for General Election.
By FORBES w. FANBAIRN.
Universal Service,

LONDON. Oct. 17.-Premier Lloyd
Georges Coalition government will
20 to the execution block Thursday.
The Conservative Party on that
day will meet at the Carlton Club
with the object of formally severins
It's ties with the Coalition liberals,
which will be the signal for the
immediate dissolution of the present
parliament. with a resultant general
election.
This forecast is based on the un.
biased opinion of leaders in political
circles today.
Austin Chamberlain, Coalition lea.
der in the House of Commons, IS
expected to outline again his person
al policy and 1t Is reported that the
die hard unionists plan to advance
q resolution demanding his adher.
ence. to the party or to Lloyd
George. II he adopts the latter
course. he. with Sir Robert Horne.
chancellor Of the exchequer, and
Lord Birkenhead. the Lord Chan.
cellor. who are already pledged
to the premier, will be practically
read out of the party.
Many Conferences On.
Chamberlain met his conservative
colleagues in the cabinet tonight, and
outlined to them his Thursday
program. and the week OF intense in
terest in the political world Is under
way.
Many special conferences are being
held by all, parties. The Laborltes
are reiterating their confidence that
they will be the victors in the coming
election.
With the situation more or less
fluid" the warriors of all armies
are girding themselves in prepara-
tion for what Is expected to be the
most thrilling election in a decade.
Austen Chamberlain, Lord Birken-
head and Sir Robert Horne are sched-
uled to address the electors In diff
ferent parts of the country, while the
premier himself. who is busy all day.
every day, with the Coalition chiefs,
will wind up a strenuous week by
big speech in the north Of England.
BY then, 1t is anticipated, Ne will
know his future course.
However, out of the chaos comes
the fact that Lloyd George is still
the man of the hour, able alone to
control the next government, and
0yen without a party.
The Washington times., 1922-10-17

done. There was time ]
couldn't sleep at all. but now ]
sleep so sound I don't hear the
whistle blow, in the morning.
Why I gained II pounds in, two
weeks and I want to tell every
one about this wonderful medi-
cine"
Dreco Within the Reach OF All.
These are just a few cases Sc
lected at random from the mass
Of signed testimonials received
from scores Of men and women
In all walks OF life. Who Is
there can doubt the plain
straightforward statements Of
those people?
Dreco Is not an expensive
medicine. 1t Is easy to get, easy
to take and remarkably quick in
Its action.
Couldn't Finish Days Work.
Mrs. Jacob Maurer, Of Route Z
Greensburg, Pa, says: Before
taking Dreco I had aching pains
in my back and arms. couldn't
finish q days work but would
have to give up and sit down.
l had dizzy spells and my bowels
were constipated. became so
nervous i could not sleep we'll
and my appetite failed. Dreco
has changed all this and I'm
feeling fine, gained five pounds
and am now giving Dreco TO my
s-year- -old son."
Dreco is being specially In
troduced By the O'Donnell's Drug
store, 0O4 9th 81. n. w,
(oepyrisht, isfa. BY David II. Feuits. 4
Bros, Baltimore.)
The Washington times., 1922-10-17
MRS. HELEN A. KNY SUES
ALIEN. PROPERTY CHIEF

Mrs. Helen A. Kny yesterday filed
suit in the District Supreme Court
against the Alien Property Gus.
todian, Frank. w. Miller, for the
assets of the firm of her late hus.
hand, Richard Kny, sole owner OF the
Kny-Scherer Company, Brooklyn,
N. Y.
Mrs. Kny declares that her hus-
band was an American citizen. even
though his firm was seized by the
Government as being enemy owned
during the war.
The assets OF the firm are placed
at 5000, 600. Kny died in Brooklyn.
duly II last, and named his wife ad.
rninistratrix of the estate.
The Washington times., 1922-10-17
Boys Combination Outfit
400 Boys So Coat SUeaters. -. 90
400 Boys $2.45 and $500 AH- ~
Wool Pants V.A

Buy the Coat SWedter at the Regular, Price, $500,
and select the Pants you CiSh at $1.00, making the
complete outfit $400. The actual value from $3.50
to $500 IN
The Washington times., 1922-10-17

The Overcoats-Button to the
neck models. with extra muff
and flap pockets, in inverted plait
back and easy slip yoke; plaid
body lining, full belted models;
sizes 3 to 8 years.
The Washington times., 1922-10-17

The Sweaters-Coat style, OF
wool mixture. made with large
roll collar, and two pockets; in
pretty shades Of heather, ma.
room, blue and brown: sizes 2S
to "a: regular price $500.
The Washington times., 1922-10-17

The Pants--of >All.wool navy
blue Serge. full lined, All.wool
Tweeds, full line, All.wool Suit
ing Mixtures, full lined and ex.
ira heavyweight Lawrence Cord.
uroy; values worth $2,45 and s3
pair.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-01-27

John C. Lynch, as anG constituting the Board of Directors, and as Trustees Of the property of said Alaska Treasure Consolidated Mines, | corporation, claim some right, title or interest in and to said property 1y reason of being directors of said cooperation defendant, Alaska Treas ire Consolidated Mines, as trustees or otherwise, all of which right, ti- tie and interests, if any, are in ferior and subordinate to the right, title and interest or lien of this ross-complainant, and which lien of cross-complainant is subsequent only to the prior mortgage Of plain tiff herein
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the above Court, at Juneau. Territory or Alaska, this 26th day of January, A. D. 1922.
 tSeal) JOHN H. DUNN, Clerk, District Court, District of Alaska, Division No. One
 By l.. F. SPRAY,
 Deputy Clerk. First publication Jan 27, 1922. Jest publication March 10, 1922. HARRY F. MORTON, Of the Attor- neys tor the crogs-ccmplainant ULicn Truet Co. of San Francisco.