I found a thread on another site that suggested to fill holes etc to use either an epoxy like Jack said, or something called tite-bond. Think it said either could be colored to get a close match, and use my sanding dust to thicken the witch's brew. If I trusted myself to not split the whole thing in half I could get a piece of wood out of the through-hole in the stock and splice it in like dogdigger said. But I know how my eleven left thumbs usually cooperate. Thanks guys, and if anybody else has an idea I'll sure listen and appreciate the tips.
Curtis