Most coal mines in ky had script to buy stuff from the company store did the van lear mine have any?

Both stores in Van Lear had scrip. The miners were paid cash each weeks they could draw scrip prior to the pay period

. Only a few minors would advance others, cash and receive a little extra We lived in the first house west of webbs

store

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I worked in the # 5 mines. hope this helps you.