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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

Miss Ella Berry, n DphltSiHn,
Greenup county, va. yi-itl,'- her
brother, Dr. W. II. Berry last wf5
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

Robt. Dixon i building ienani
house on hi- lot adjoining ihs 'nF /
property.
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= sThe be-i j. the rlh:ils - e
Will d. your painting .ai..r 'i'..'i
any one al--. All Eorl, iirs t.a>.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

Onions at spenccr's at $50 per
Darrell.
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The new drug store IN Perry
street Is being opened lhia wces-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

Look at Borders H;eM4E
san. isIe-of spring -uElhaS
ordering a suit
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4 new stock o. JowelTy received
this week at Conley'-.
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IF. Dixon has Op,;n.'i : r,-st;ili-
rant ON Main Cross street.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

Best No. / Timothy hay Al Lou
isa Mills at lowest price,
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Leslie county has population o {
500. Among this number are on
~ seventy-six Democratic voters,
says the Jackson Hustler. Annu-
ally $1,000 is paid out to pension
ers. and there are but three rebel
soldiers living in the county, and
only two Federal soldiers who
vote the Democratic ticket. There
is not a single foreign born resident
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

Spencer $50 Hour Is 4 dandy, for
the money.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

Fresh bread every week al suiii-
van & Rise.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

The appointment u :. :. VinsGn.
to b. L. :. Marshal i assured. His
chief opponent, Mr. Garden, Will b..
Chief deputy. II Is also given out
seIni-OfiiciaIly that Jos :. Miller
will H. appointed Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue and Wayne
county Is happy-Wayne News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

Leave orders for ice al snyder's
Store.
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In the Pike circuit court last
week King George Branham, for
the murder Of Will Pouch, about
two years ago. was given 4 life
term in the penitentiary.
Also, Joe johnson, for killing
Win. King, was given a like sen
tence.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

g. ". tunnel 4 il CINCINNATI.
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q. NJ. Elan, Of Myrtle, was in
town Monday
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First class hay at lowest prizes,
Louisa Mills. iti-
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Al elegant llne 81 neckweaf AZ
Border & stewalt-.
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John llowes, lawyer, and Miss.
Maud castle, music teacher, both
OF rainssVille, married NJ Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

RE. Holton and Webb Smith
two'young men or Tuekahoe, this
county. are the first from this sec
ton to start for the Worlds Fair
1t i not such an early start when it
Is considered that they will walk
the entire distance \ wager Of
slO0 will accelerate their move
ments, a the one arriving first at
Chicago i TO receive that amount
-MayzviIIe Ledger.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

wANTnp .-corn Al I.laI.a MlII-
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April ind willie Pastor
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Another through train Will be put
on the Norfolk & Western On the
18th Of April. II Will be a first
class vestibule train with all, the
modern comforts. II Will run be-
tween Norfolk and Columbus ard
is scheduled TO make thirty-iiyc
miles an hour on the Ohio Exten-
sion. Ii will make but few stops
and will carry maiI.-Wayne News
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HARPERS, PERIODICALS.
Per Year

(. Postage Freeio all subscribers in The
United States, Canada and Mexico
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spencer,s New Broad takes well
OUR NErCHBoRs.

\ scheme Is on FOOT 10 bridge the
oaia At Ashland or lr0n,on.
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BIG SANDY NEWS.

FRIDAY. MARCH p, 1893.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

Tie Epanl pf supervisors are
busy thi- y.st. afarih:, tiie cases of
th"-e whD-e property ia, been
raised iu Violation. Nstiee- 70 ~
properly II. l.r' U@ra sued by the
Beard .al it, f"rsEET -r-- ION
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1890-03-24

Ii noW -eeTu- almost certain that
Jas EateIi.E who Was missed from
2 steamboat near ti.i= place about
two weeks ago, wa- dFoaned,
though his Body. hl not been found.
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H, o. CEASE,
DENTIST,
LOUISA, KY,

Am better pn'pard
Than ever hcioro 10 do
An Kinds IT work In
thc nENTALlINE In
Flrt-rlass style
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

Although tie weather .va, dauNttu! tl., uIetti.-
with Star Of Progress Grange wa.a -,.....-. >,r,
Oranges were represented, also Norta ~tar. p.N-
mont. The address ot welcome VI, ,l-tnr rlrt..,l
was very dnc, ami III thc absence of ~tstcr ,,,anI
was kindly responded to by Bra Fl. " Rt.iI.. A
class Of siN received n-t,uctiou INV tno Hfsh lr
gree Al c-say NV ~i-t,l. l.are ,i,i.l .It.-triteI
the ups and towns of life. Soon recess -tf.I
dcclar.d Afternoon .,--iuu ,,.t- puuIf.. ,.f,..
oprned by ,nu-f,. l.,- tba rno.r 4.....,..., VII.
ceelin.e from the LEGISLATIVE, .,,,,-.,,..f ,I,,.
ti,n.l t.,4,,,.,,. ,,.,- ,..,,. a, .ft..,. L.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

Arrangements for pleasant home celebration
on the coming ith Of July under the auspices ut
the Waldo T II i. Association at their Park lId
in the city are being materiaIizcd. At Il meeting
of the Executive Committee last Saturday the
different parts Of the programme We're assigned to
sub committees, VINO will at once push matters ana
report particulars at an adjourned meeting Srul-
day, June 7th.
Our business men and those spccc IN interested
in having crowd in the city that occasion will
be invited to contribute according 10 their willing
ness, the result Of which is estimated 1T u certain
sum, and the association viii be responsible for
the rest of the Apenses.
The programme is not arranged rs To pa1ticu-
lars, but will consist of trotting ana running, base
ball, bicycle exhibition, shooting contest, fantas
tics, etc. etc. The purses offered THE $50 for free
for all; S15 for three minute; so for running
Entries taken any time at the Office of the secre-
tary, No. 10 Main street
good band will lie engaged FOR the day. The
fantasies will be made prominent feature for
the forenoon, st I'd and 81 prize icing offered for
fered the wheemen, and a satisfactory sum will
be assigned for the shooting contest ana base ball
match.
We see no reason why the day may not be made
very pleasant one and satisfactory programme
carried out
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15
Masonic Grand Bodies.

The Maine Ma7on7 eompletei their business at
Portland last week. We have given the officer. Of
me Grand Lodge ann Grand Chapter THE fo!
lowing are the principal officers Of the Grand
Council
Grand Master-Dennson + seymour Calais
Deputy Grand Master William r. g. Estes,
Bath
Grand Treasurer Leander " FoJes, Portland.
Grand Recorler-ira Berry, Portland
Grand Chaplain-William J. Burnham, Lewis.
ton.
The following were elected in the Grand Com
mandery.
Grand Commander Edwin NJ Fuller Bath
ton, Bangor. -
land. -
Grand Captain General-Horace II. Burbank,
Sac0.
Grand Prelate-E. Howard Vose, Calais.
Grand Senior Warden-F Frederick ) Walls,
Ninalhayen.
land. -
Grand easurer-Leander W. Fobes, Portland,
Grand Recorder-lra Berry Portland
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

The citizens Of Ellsworth are determined to
utilize their shoe factory building and have or.
gained a local company to manufacture shoes
The new concern is a stock company made VI
of Messrs. c. c. Burril, J. b. Rellmap, b. T,
Sowle of that city and Boston man. or firm
each of whom is one-fourth owner Frank
Thomas, Esq, shoe manufacturer of North
Hanson, Mass, is to be business manager
The machinery has already been purchased
and Is on its way. The factory will be re-
opened as soon as the preliminary work can be
accomplished.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

CAsIINE. Revenue stmr. Woodbury. arrived
FRIDAY. She will undergo spring repairing and
painting at her dock, which Will occupy about
Three weeks On saturday the Bird town meet
queathed by the late Mrs. Johnston, and to appoint
committee to receive it and put it in place.
Arbor Day was observed here by the closing Of
schools and some of the business places were clos
ca from Il TO O'Clock. -. Sch Anna W. Barker of
this place, Capt. Sargent, has lately arrived in
Carriers yard The remains of joseph Leshonr
Jr, who died in BrocktoD, Mass, where his family
resides were brought to this, his native town for
burial on Thursday >. The Rev. j. r. Cushman
and wife have been visiting In Boston, for the pas
two weeks. The Rev. A. T.. Ives has occupied the
Irinitarian pulpit during the absence of its pas
tor.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

The people of Maine will be panied to learn
of the death, at Stockholm, Sweden, Of W. W.
Thomas 3d. the nineteen months Old son of Hon.
W. w. Thomas Jr. of Portland American
Minister to Sweden. The child died April 20th.
We do not ask you to use Brussels SOAP more
than once After that you will ito ~ without our
request.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15
News Of Belfast and V,cirity.

the Governor and Council on the 18th. The Coun
ty Attorney Will appear for the State
Mr., Bartlett Cannon, of this city, has gone to
| Manchester, y. H. to take charge Of a lob OF
frcscoing. He will again return to Belfast Mr.
Cannon is an excellent painter, and has done some
good work here.
The Massachusetts legislature has introduced 4
BIN for the determination of the English sparrow
The bird Is a great nuisance, and many people in
this city would be pleased to second the motion Of
| the Massachusetts legislature.
There are in "Old Jed Prouty" several gray
headed, antiquated characters, suitable number
of young people, lot of youngsters, plenty of
love and amusing situations in the cmaxcs ana
the company which presents it Is considered d good
one, 1t is The next attraction at the Opera House
Mr., f. L. Warren, Of this city, went to Boston
last week to meet MI Q. J. Hall, vito came on
from Georgia. Mr. Hail has returned south. lie
reports his marble business in Georgia VERY houl-
ishing and has 4 large number Of orders on nand
Owing to labor troubles Mr.. Hail viii not Ito any
extensive granite business in this CITY.
The trial In Boston last Week, 'sLukp Brml- ".
Mrs. John Harris, of Belfast to break the WIFI of
Mrs Bems, The wife o. pln resulted III 4 Verdict
for pin, 1t will be remembered that MI Bonn.
died in Belfast last sumner and wilied her sister
the dcft IN this action, about $4,000 The pl1 HI
| legged That undue mluenrc Ma. u-rd with ut- vIfa
and the Jury 50 found The case viii j., carried d,
higher court
Bath has voted to change III time fr.m standard
to local. Belfast runs IT. city clock on standard
time, but the inhabitants ard about cgualy oivjdro
on the que ton. CHul last wear th, INV bc Fam.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

W. TTTT-I, TTVNG WrI1W-
Wl. ht losers tp The amount of some 5000 IL Is
-il,I mystery that uo money was found unon the
l"t~un No thv cnpain ana that MA account BOOK
-UnulI IHNr -uN lculv di~appcartaI Am THIS MI,
DID, reasonably explained. hut it has an uulilra9;iit
aspect ir-t lac SALINE. 1hr AFFAIR ut best fs n -ud
NaiI MATTERS M INC RnIfo>t postono
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

The country papers are near to the people
and deserve to succeed" remarks the Portland
Press. They do succeed, at least that is our
experience, and SO far as the journal is con
cerned it hopes to continue to merit the sue
cess it has won
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

Maine cities and towns are trying to dispose
OF their railroads, either by sale or lease. The
latest is Bangor. a petition is in circulation in
that city asking for the selection of commits
sion consisting Of His Honor, Mayor Blake
Chief Justice John A. Peters and Charles z
stetson, Esq, to negotiate with the Maine Cen.
trial railroad for the leasing of the Bangor &
Piscataquis. The petition is in the hands of f
Q. Beal, who i calling upon the business men
with it.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

IT is now proposed to lease the Knox and
Lincoln railroad to the Boston syndicate as
there is some opposition to the sale To lease
for long term, 800 years, Is virtually the same
sale. A committee will meet Hon. w. l..
Putnam, at Portland, who represents the syn
dicate, when the matter will be brought to
slo
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

The Senate has non-concurred in the House
pension bill, and has asked for a conference on
the bill.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

County Attorney Rannells and State Constable
Files have begun vigorous prosecution Of the
prohibitory law. On Thursday of last week Fred
L. Carter, of this cisy, before the Police Court
on a warrant as a common seller Of intoxicating.
liquors. The complaint alleged sales on MAY 7,
1884, and on divers other times The principal wit
ness was Fred y. Treat of Searsport. Treat said
he purchased pint of of Carter, at the Ship
ping office, socalled, i'll September or October l>S7,
and drinks on other dates. Carter was indicted
and Treat was summoned as a witness against
him Treat said in April 1858, when the case was
supposed to have been tried, Carter came to Sears
port to see him. Carter wanted witness to 10
away and remain over court and he gave witness
$40 for that purpose. Witness lett and went over
on the kennebec, but an officer followed, eztet
him and brought him to Belfast. Witness said ne
met Carter Joseph Gilmore anu William Holt in
the Phoenix House stable. Carter Said, "What are
you back for, thou yht you agrecd to skip" Wit
ness said he had been brought back by an officer.
Carter wanted him to 20 away again, but witness
said he did not dare TO- subsequently Holt treat.
ed him and the next he remembered he wa III Bel
mont with Holt. Carter agreed if witness Would
go away he would give him so ana said he would
see him out. Several other witnesses were exam
ined but none 50 direct A. Treat. William Baker
was summoned as witness, Int did not show up
and the hearing adjourned to Saturday afternoon.
1t was learned Thursday afternoon that Baker haH
taken the train for Buruham ann ulincr BlcEford
of that place was Telegram he'd n and promptly ar
rested Baker on arrival of the tltiu. he XVIII
lodged IN jail until Saturday when he testified hi
the trial. His testimony WAS against Cmtpr and
was to the effect that he had bought larEe ouau.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

All grocers selling Brussels soap are authorized
TO guarantee 1t 10 give satisfaction or money re.
funded.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

Edward Atkinson says that ,the factory
operatives Of New England, ana the Middle
states, consume annually 81 >3J. 900 900 worth
II meats ana fish. S9l3,0OO,0O0 worth Of milk
butter and cheese, ami 99l0o0,000 worth OF
eggs"
The above indicates in some degree what
home market means. The free trade policy is
to break down the home market and TO have
our manufacturing done in foreign countries.
BY Foreigners.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

Up these days Of adultcration, think it is good
policy to use that which you know to be strictly |
pure. Their fore use Brussels soap.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1890-05-15

The call for the Democratic State Conyeu-
ton invites all who believe in a reform ballot
system, to prevent bribery, fraud aud intiml,l;.-
ton at the polls; who believe in an honest
and Impartial enforcement of all laws on the
Statute book" to unite with the Dcnlocrucy,
NC.
The Democratic State Committee is inclined
to be facetious.
Free Masona will be particularly interested
IN the address on the first page, entitled Solo
mons Temple, delivered by Rev Geo. f.
Tufts of the Baptist Church. at the Belfast
Opera House, May 81, the occasion being the
twenty-titth anniversary of Timothy Chase
Lodge. Mr.. Tufts is great biblical scholar.
and Sir knight, and thoroughly understands
his subject.
GOV. Buregh has reappointed Hon. Charles
W. Walton, of Deering, as Associate Justice
Of the Supreme Judicial Court. Judge Wal
ton is one of the ablest lawyers in the State. an
excellent Judge, and his appointment i salts
factory to all classes.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-13
IN STRONG TERMS.
Lord Randolph Churchill Denounoes
the Farnen Report
IHE TINES AND TIE TORIES SCORED
A Scens IF Unusual Disorder Ia The Hooss
at esamoss-Aessrs Csschss Aad
Ssxtsn haadg ERlth4ts sEa
ssGlare AZ Fsch Other"
cAUkr HIlIas sPEEcA.


LoNpoN. March Is.-ln the House -
Commons Tuesday evening Lord Ran
6oiph Churcail resumed the debate ON
the report u The Parcel CON mission
tie said that from beginning 10
end these proceedings were vlu-
sted by their thoroughly uncon-
sttuuon&i character. Cheers from
the opposition. de argued the
matter on o0nsutu tlonGl grounds. and
6elied any lawyer 10 show . precedent
or parallel FOR any thing approaching
the Governments sction- fafnsilite
cheers He appealed 10 the House 10
vote against proceedings so utterly
unique and Unprecedented Never
within q century and bali hso any
public man been exposed "a sacb tests
ss had AR. P4rnslL Parnelllts cheers
The Government lad selected the tri-
bunsl without giving the accused even
the privileges which belong 10 crimi-
nails, Of selecting OF challenging their
jury.
What he asked, has been the 10
sult Of this mountainous pzrturitton?
a reptile monster, Piggott iPsr-
nellite cheers What has been
the result OF al this skill and
use Of Parliamentary Instruments
A ghsstly. bloody rotten fetus,
Piggotr Piggott. Piggott" lNociferoas
cheers from the Psrnell!tes. II the
Government insisted upon its motion he
(Churchill) would insist upon his right
to condemn not only the Parnellites, but
the Times. which had been found guilty
Of atrocious and une1ampled libel and
slander.
Mr. Chamberlain said the Parneilites
had invited the inquiry. AL the allega-
tions against the com mission we're base
less. lie complimented the commission
upon its ability and impartiality.
Mr.. Goschen said that lie Caron Was
employed in the secret service under q
liberal Government
Mr.. Fowler, who was al the time re-
ferred 10 political secretary OF the treas
ury, angrily denied this. His words and
manner created excitement
Mr.. GoSchen. continuing, referred con-
temptuously 10 Mr.. Sections references
20 the Salisbury-Lo Caron letter.
Mr.. Sexton sprsng TO his feet, and be
and Mr.. Goschen after gl&ring al one
another a few seconds banded epithets
OF which the term coward was one OF
the uildest, the uproar being increased
by shouts Of adjourn" etc.
When order had been restored par
tally Mr.. Jennings withdrew his
amendment condemning the course OF
the Times. Mr.. Csine (Unionist) at
once moved a similar amendment. The
uproar began afresh, and Mr. Smith de
manded closure. A vote was then taken
on the amendment, which was rejected
--32i 10 25e.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-13
RAGING RIVERS.
The Black and white Rivers tn Arkansas
Overflow Their b.nss-I.owlsads UsSeT
Water


ST LOWS, March l2-Flood news
from various points along The Missis-
sippi river and other streams this
morning is that the White and
Black rivers IN Arkansas are on
the rampage. Both are out OF
their banks and over.iowing the
country ON each side for miles. Heavy
rains have fallen and continue 10 tan
along these streams, aud a general in
undation is looked for. The Black IS =
tributary of the White ana the White
empties into the Arkansas jast above
the point where the latter pourS
its food into the Mississippi. At
Fort Smith. on the Arkansas, rise
of over eighteen feet took place IN
twenty -four hours. and al last accounts
the swell was proceeding at the
same rate. This great rise. added
10 the minor foods pouring out
OF all the small tributaries below
Fort Smith. viii greatly add 20
the volume Of water in the MisSis-
sippi below the mouth of the Arkansas
and increase the peril 10 the lower coun-
y
Fort Smith are suffering from serious
washouts or lost bridges and trains are
abandoned temporarily.
NEW YORK. March 12. A special
from 81. Louis, Mo, 20 the Times says:
There is going TO be food and very
serious one in the country along the
Lower Mississippi The Ohio and all
its tributaries are very high. the
Upper Mississippi and Missouri are
high and rising here and above,
and rain has been falling
here and in the Northwest The
snowfall in the mountains has been very
heavy, and mild the winter makes l. a
certainty that this snow will melt early.
The situation about Cairo has been
growing more serious daily. and may be
said to have reached a crisis. The coun-
try for miles is under water. and hun
dreds OF people whose homes are in the
bottoms have sought refuge in the
highlands
Hundreds Of farms in Missouri. Illi-
nois and Kentucky are completely sub
merged. In many cases families are
living in lighthouses or RATS, while in
other instances people whose houses
are on slight elevations. stick
to them with water all around.
There has been great loss OF
live stock, but no human lives have
yet been lost More than half of the
city of Cairo is submerged and business
is paralyzed, the only means OF COM
N munication being by boat. The levees
In the vicinity still stand the strain.