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The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
The Boardiug-House Turkey.

''Is the fuse laid?" inquired the land- lady of the head waiter.
 Ut is, madam"
 "Then fire it."
 "I have, madam"
 But the turkey is still whole" "Yes, madam, the powder had no effect on it."
 "Then send for some dynamite, and tell the boarders the turkey is so ten der it takes time to carve it."-Detroit Free Press
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
"A,mosphcre" AGain.

''I did hope for an artistic career g said the disappointed looking man, but l met with difficulties 1 couldn't conquer. What needed was atmos- phere."
 "l see. The same old trouble. What were you, an author or paintcr?"
 Neither. was learning to play the trombone, but was naturally short of breath."-Washington Star.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
FOR THE CLOTHESLINE.
A Box and Reel Which Save Considerable
 Ial, iph

A Box and Reel Which Save Considerable
 Labor and Expense.
 To protect the clothesline when not in use is an economy in more ways than one. It will last longer and will also keep clean, which will do away with the necessity of wiping it off be- fore hanging out the clothes. The box and reel shown in the cut are so simple as to need no description, and the car. penter of the family will have nc difficulty in making them, unless his own unwillingness should prove an obstacle. The posts for the clothesline should be properly placed, made as shown in the illustration, and the line may be quickly stretched ready for
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
SpankIng as n ProrcasIon

The avenue of woman's work is broadening with astonishing rapidity. Up in Maine an energetic woman is earning portion of her daily bread by spanking her neighbors' bad children. She receives fifty cents for every spank ing, and appears at certain number of houses each Saturday. Being an en- ergetic woman, she calculates in giving as many us ten different spankings every Saturday.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
SMARTER THAN SATAN.
A Legend Told by the Good Eurgh.
 CTS of Vienna.
How Dr. Csuamus Outwittcd tho Evil One-RatheJ Than Marry the Doctors Widow the Clovon-Hoofed Gent
 Cancelled Their Contract.
Written for This Paper.l

At the age of thirty Dr. Canamus was a greater philosopher than Empedocles aad more famous in the skill of medi- cine than the son of Apollo himself. He Lad effected so many marvellous cures and had so often proved by the clearest of reasoning that he was ever ready to perform even more won- derful operations that finally his pre- sumption began to surpass his science. As he could find no colleague sufficiently versed in the medical art to have dis cussion with him, he was wont from time to time to provoke the devil,
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
WOMAN AND HOME.
QUEEN OF MADAGASCAR.
The Duslsy Female Ruler Has Many Little
 yanities.

The DuslSy Female Ruler Has Many Little yanities.
 A memb Der of the London Missionary society, who once gained ndmittance b the royal presence, tells me that he was obliged to go through the entire routine of native humble piedoIn on that memorable occasion. He had to kneel in the dust, rub his nose into the mud and hand Ranavalona fve-franc piece for new pair of socks. This is no joke. In other monarchical coun- tries taxes are levied for the queens pin money; here, native and foreigner alike are constantly asked to clothe the royal legs in other colors than those provided by nature. The first pair of stockings worn by Q Malayasy sov- ereign were bought of a French sailor. He paid five francs for them, u is, the courier in attendance to the L.ng was asked to do 50. The operation pleased the royal mind i've know nothing of the attendants feelings in the matter), and as one pair of socks would not suffice, he forthwith issued proclamation or dering all loyal Madagascars to open intercourse with him or the govern ment hereafter by first depositing five francs stocking money" "Hesina," in the native tongue.
 Neither extreme poverty nor birth ab- solves Malayasy man, woman or child from the tax. It is levied on every
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
The Wrong Place.

Spcncer-It's all nonsense saying that If you wink at the girl who runs the soda fountain she'll put stick in your drink.
 Ferguson-Did you try it?
 Spencer-l did. got the stick, but not in my drink Y. World.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
An lmpudent Fellow.

A girl at Roterham, near Sheffield, is as mad as badger because young puppy has written this, in her album of favorite quotations:
 ''Oh. woman in our hours of ease Uncertain, coy and hard so please; Yet-barring plns--how soft to squeezel"
 London Telegraph.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
A Society Lamp.

Dealer-Here, madam, is, banquet lamp which will delight you if proper ly attended. We call it the After-Din. ner-Speaker Lamp.
 Lady-Why do you give it that queer name?
 Dealer-It's so brilliant when it's fulL-N. Y. Weekly.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
Swallowed n Needle In 1890.

A needle that Mrs. Tabitha Whit man, of Mumfordsville, Ky. swallowed in 1880, came out at her elbow the other day. Mrs. Whitman is 02 years of age and housekeeper for her son-in-lew, Dp ]. c. Walton, ex-psnsion agqnt
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
Kindly Advice.

My sweetheart's father called me an idiot last night. What would you do if you were me?"
 "H-m! femme sec. By love! I've got it. You just go to Dr. Pilldeel and get him to write certificate that you are not. He'll do anything for money" Indianapolis Journal.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
Realism in Art,

Mrs. Beauart-Why did you have the face of that Venus tinted with red, Mrs. Parvenoo?
 Mrs Parvenoo-I thought no woman could help blushin' who didn't have on no more clothes than she has,-Puck.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
Much Ralieved.

Mrs. Binks (house hunting)-I hope there are no screeching poll-parrots in this neighborhood.
 Agent-Not one, madam.
 Mrs. Blink with sigh of rclief)-I am glad of that, because we have two. and really couldn't stand any more.- N. Y. Weekly.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
Doctor and Patient.

Patient-But, doctor, didn't you strictly order me to avoid all excite ment?
 Doctor-Certainly! In your state the least excitement is most injurious, and may lead to the worst consequences.
 Patient-Then why on earth did you send in that long bill of yours yester- uay?-Once n Week.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
An Intellectual Feast.

Mrs. Youngwife-Now, Charlie, don't you think my cake is just beautiful?
 Mir Youngwife We'll, it's pretty good; but-where did you get the re- ceipt?
 Mrs. Youngwife-Receipt. Why, it's mine. made that cake oat of my own mind.-Harper's Bazar.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
A Cynic's Suggestion.

"If you want to win reputation ss brilliant conversationalist," says my cynical friend, always let man talk of himself. Always talk to a waman of herself. Washington Post
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
The Reason Why.

Why does the busy bee Glway Improve each shining hour, And gather honey every day To save for wintry hour? The cynic gave his eye a leer, And gave his mouth pucller, And said: That isn't very queer; For he's little sucker"
 Philadelphia Record
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
A Hard Question.

Teamster-You're a agent fer the S. P. c. A., ain't you?
 Deacon De Good-Yes.
 And you're a church member, ain't you?"
 Yes"
 Well, If you had ballSy horse, what would you do-bcat the horse, or just sit down and cuss?" - \. Y. Weekly.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
Poetry and Prose.

Strange thrills and qnalms my spirit move. 1 ask myself the question. Is 1t the pang of nascent love, Or IS 1t indigestionf
 M Y Herald
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31

the clothes. The line that is always up, unfortunately, comes down some day, and usually at q very inconvenient season. By following the above method washday may be made little easier.- Rural New Yorker.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31

i've been pondering over very sim gular thing"
 What is it?-
 How putting ring on a woman's third finger should place you under that woman's thumb Life.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31

Why, Arthur, for pity's sake, what have you been doing?"
 Il was in the ash box, mamma" Tn the ash box! And why?"
 I've played mythology and was Phpnix rising from the ashes, File. gende Blaetter.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-01-31
SOMETHING SUBTLE.

N. Y. Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11
The Now Reigme.

William Woods is County Judge,
Ransom Chafiin is Jailer, and Jas.
Shannon is Sheriff. These men are
true blue Democrats, aud we may
reasonably expect an administra-
ton characterized by "honesty,
economy and REFORM" The Demo
Gratis who have just gone into the
shade Of private life have done
faithfully and well, and we welcome
their successors as officers who
Will not falter in the discharge OF
any known duty.
Sheriff Shannon has a good lot OF
assistants, as these names will tes-
tify: John Vaughan, Elem Webb,
w. NJ. Stone, David Moore, James
Preston and Bud Daniels. These
men are well and favorably known
in Lawrence connty,and from them
and their chief the people have a
right to expect prompt and ef-
iicient execution of the law.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

a remarkable ease of regular and
steady service is that of an old col
ored woman of this place. Her
name is Johanna Johns. She has
done the washing for Judge John
NJ. Rico's family for twenty-slX
years, without missing a single
week, and is still keeping il up,
though she is about So years old.
This work has been performed ON
Monday of each week during that
long period with but -four exceptions
when she did 1t ON Tuesday. She
has kept house for herself and rails
cd u considerable family, but Mrs.
ltice's wash-day has always found
her there,rain or shine; and though
at such an advanced age she now
puts In almost every day IN the
week at washing, having steady
engagements with some of our best
families. She lisa very polite and
trustworthy old woman and the
white people all show her n certain
reverence by addressing her as
'"Aunt Johanna"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11
Johnson County.

PAINTsVILLE.
The Graded Free School opened
hore Monday with Profs II. ]. Bah
bit, j. d. Wheatley and Mr.. Scott
Ely as instructors and eighty stu
dents in attendance. The princi-
pal teachers in this school are
graduates Of the very best OF COL
legos and yet our citizens send
their boys oil to school. Such is
life.
There is high tide and the wat
er still raising in the river and
Paint creek.
The new county judge and sher-
III were inaugurated Monday.
Mrs. c. G.. Rule is very low with
typhoid fever.
The Preston and Mayo warehous-
es have consolidated for this year
all the business will be done at the
lower warehouse and John C.Brown
will be general manager.
w. w. Brown, who has been sick
for some time, is getting better.
Born, to the wife OF j. p. Wells
a girl, and to the wife of w. Ii
Vaughan, a boy.
Little Polena Arnett, the daugh.
ter Of John and Sarah Arnett, whose
sickness we mentioned some time
ago, departed this life last Wednes.
day. The funeral services were
conducted at Mr.. Arnetps house OF
Thursday by Rev. +. Robinson
She was buried in the town GENE
terry on the hill. The bereaved par
ents have the sympathy of the en-
tire community. Among the man!
friends who attended her funera
were: j. IL. Cooper, ID. ]. Wheeler
Lee Arnett and James Arnett, o
Salyersville, who are uncles of tn,
little girl.
ROCKEFELLER.
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Notice..

To whom it may concern All
parties who are entitled to the ben.
Gifts OF the pauper fund OF Law.
renee county, KY, are hereby di,
rected to report to the keeper OF the
iniirmary as directed by law.
Done by order OF the fiscal court
this seventh day OF January, 1895
A. 4. WILBUR,
a. J. CoNEEY,
ii. Is, HEWLETT,
DAVID BoGGs,
NJ. b. THOMPSON,
Members Fiscal Court
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11
The Circuit Court.

Promptly at Monday Judge
Kinner hit his desk in the Court
House a half dozen taps, ordered
the Sheriffto "open court" and the
mill OF justice began its grind.
Prosecuting Attorney Redwine sat
behind his accustomed table, flank
cd by County Attorney Burns.
Sheriff Shannon called the follow
ing as grand jurors, and theywere
duly sworn: A. II. Queen, Wesley
Moore, John Ramey, Felix Well
man, Jerry Lambert, Thomas Kise,
Alfred Sheppard, James Brooks,
Dick Lyons, Scott Grubb, Van Well
man and Clifton Dean.
They were charged as to their
duties, and for the balance OF the
week will inquire into and present
misdemeanors, felonies and such.
The numerous Magistrates, Con-
stables and others who receive pub
lie money made their reports, and
then the following petit jurors an
swered to their names: Ruben Ber-
ry, William Justice, Abram Fergu-
son, Amos Caudill, G. c. Hays,
Ellphas Boggs, Dock Miller, NJ. f.
Carter, Charles Roberts, A. NJ. G..
Burton, John Wallace, William
Church, Harvey Jordan, James
(Slasher) Carter, Samuel Burton,
John Alley, J. q. Moore, Robert
Ruggles, John Friend, G.. Is. Belch-
er, Isaac Belcher, William Savage,
Jas. X. Rice and Jesse Bernard.
Twelve OF these gentlemen took
seats in the jury box, and the grist
began to van from the hopper. The
first days docket was finished be-
fore four p. m, and the house of
equity and justice was left to the
various clerks and the Big u.
Green ard Milton Fitch were &C
quilted Of the charge Of robbing
Alex. Runyan. Chas. Baker, a Il
year old boy charged with taking
some money from the &. Il o. rail-
road office at Peach Orchard, was
also acquitted.
Two important cases come up to-
day, that OF George Steel for break.
ing intoa store on Gains creek and
that OF VIM. Albright, aged about
50 years,for very serious crime.
Only seven indictments have
been returned by the grand jury
up to date.
An unusually large number of
acquittals have been made this
court.
The criminal docket is all COM
pleted except the docket for to-day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11
Entertainment.

january 25th has been decided
upon as the date for an entertain
ment to be given under the super
vision Of the South Methodist
choir. Instrumental and vocal mu-
sic will from a large part of the
program and important parts will
be taken by some persons
form Huntington and Catlettsburg.
Something other than music will
also be on the program. No efforts
VIII be spared to make 1t an enter
tainlngafrair.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11
Floyd County.
PREsToNsBURG.

PREsToNsBURG.
The holidays are over aud the
New Year is here.
The band boys gave an oyster
supper at the Bonanza Hotel New
Years night.
Il. p. Friend left here for Frank
fort Friday.
Eollman Huffman, of Pikeville,
was in the Burg Thursday.
Miss Bird Callihan gave a party
last week.
Miss Bessie Hopkins and Henry
Fitzpatrick left for Glendale and
Danville Sunday to attend school.
They had been home for the holt
days,
Nothing here but snow.
ONIsCA.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11
All mail orders promptly filed by
Spencer.
Clover Leaf flour $40 per barrel
at Vaughan's.
Collectors Sale.

On Monday, Jan. 81, 1895, | will
offer for sale at the court house
door in Louisa, KY, the following
property for school taxes of district
81, lawrence Co. KY, for the year
1898. Terms cash in hand. To
each amount named below add
1915 costs of sale and advertising
NJ. Scr amberg, & Co., $50 acres Of
land adjoining Jack Fannin.
Myer Schamberg, AZ acres Of
land adjoining Arthur Preston.
Frank Myer, $40 acres Of land
adjoining Henry Burgess.
Gus PRESTON, Col.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11
TT'C EACILY NWATTOU

IT'S EASILY SWALLOWED
one OF DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets These
little Pellets are as effective as the best liver
pills, and are easier 10 get down and moro
agreeable In their action besides.
Tho fact IA, DR., Pierces sugar-coated Poi
let's arc better In almost every respect They
act In a mild, easy and naturul way. An
absolute c,ifV FOR Constipation, Dizziness, In
digestion, Sour Stomach, Sick and bilious
Headaches For Nervous Disorders arising
from weak stomach, and all arrangements of
tho liver, stomach and bowels, they are
guaranteed 10 give satisfaction, or money q
rcturnch. Why are they not tho cheapest
pill for you 10 buvf
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11
"DO nj Tobacco Spit or Smoke
Your Life Away"

The truthful, startling title Of book
about No-to-bac, the only harmless,
guaranteed tobacco-habIt cure. II you
want 10 quit andcan't use "No-to bac"
Braces up nico.inlcd nerves climates
nicotine Polsious, makes weak men gain
strength, weight and vigor Positive
Cuae or money refunded.
Book at druggist, or mailed free Ad.
dress The Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago.
% Randolph st New York, 10 Spruce 81.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

a dramatic club, composed prin-
cipally Of members OF similar or
CARNATIONS which have existed In
Louisa in the past, viii give play
at this place about Feb. %. The
club will not render II at Catletts.
burg, It is safe to say.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

Mr.. Jas. IL. Woods, son OF Judge
Woods, and Miss Dora Barrett,
daughter, OF Rev. Jas. Barrett,worc
married recently, They are prom
inont and worthy young people
aud tho NEws wishes them tho
best Of everything In life.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11
Teachers Pay Day

Tomorrow is the date for the
January payment OF school teach
ers. 1t is probable that only one
halfof the amount will be in the
hands Of the Superintendent for
payment, owing to the deficiency in
the school fund.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

ltwasan Ohio candidate for Con-
gress who after the recent election
telcgraphod TO the Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General; "Stop all APP
pointments in this district, until |
can see you. | am elected" 1t is
an Chic Judge who says to the
United States Con stitution: "Comc
of the perch, am ON the bench"
Courier journal,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

Upon his retirement rrsm the OF.
fee OF City Marshal Mr.. Copley
made settlement with the clerk,
Mr.. Jones. Everything was found
to DO correct in his accounts, all
money from taxes and other
sources having been promptly
turned in. The settlement showed
the city still indebted to Mr.. Copley
to the extent OF about S97. His
resignation was entirely volunta,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

Now that The snow Is gone we
don't mind stating that according
to paragraph 3, section 1913, OF tho
general statues OF Kentucky, It is
a Unable oifonse TO use sleigh bells.
Tine penalty is from So to S5.-Asn-
land News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11
New Marshal.

w. A. Copley resigned the City
Marshalship last Tuesday evening
and tho Council promptly elected
James Vinson, the ex-Jailer, TO the
position. 1t is a splendid selection
Mr.. Ninson Will make a most eff.
Client officer. The boys would better
walk straight.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

Nothing has been heard from
the Pike county oil fields recently.
II Pike shall prove to be a paying
oil field, that will almost complete
the list of valuable underground
deposits,as she is already known to
possess the finest coking, camel
and bituminous coal, rich iron ore,
fire clay, salt veins, &c. Pike is
wonderfully blessed in natural re-
sources, but is sadly in need of a
railroad to develop them.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

Bill Hall, sent up from Floyd
county for two years on the charge
OF murder, was arrested at Frank
fort a few day ago by the ox-sheriff
OF Letcher county just as he was re-
leased from the penitentlary. Hall
was formerly Sheriff of Letcher
county himself, and while holding
the office is said to have murdered
a brother of the man who arrested
him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

Roy. Hicks says ;"Storms ofralns
and snow will visit many sections
on Jan, ., 10 aud II. These storms
will bc followed by cold wave.
Rain and wind storms vii! occur
on Jan. 10, 2Oand q and Jan. %
and %. Then will occur another
period Of cold, which will be- follow
ed 10y rain and warmer weather
during the closing hours Of the
month.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

The results Of the planting last
year showed that much defective
tobacco seed was sent into this sec
ton. Mr.. +. b. White, OF this
place, has grown superior quail.
" and is putting them up for sale,
as will be seen by his advertise
ment in these columns. The cost
Is triiling. 1t is better TO pay a
small sum for good seed than to get
| a poor quality free.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

John C.C.Mayo,of Paintsville, KY,
with Messrs Davis of Tennessee,
and Gould and Richardson, of Chi
cago, ILL.,, have returned from trip
of several weeks up the Big Sandy
Valley, where it is said the largest
deal in Big Sandy coal lands in the
history Of the valley is on foot.
The amount in question will reach
nearly three million dollars, and il
the deal is closed it will insure the
much talked of Big Sandy railroad
Ashland News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

W. A.coplcy aud sam Rose have
contracted for the purchase OF one
third Of the building known as En-
terprise Block It being that part
which is now occupied by Sullivan
a Kise.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

1t isreported that Mormon cid
ers are at work In the Beach Fork
portion OF this county, and in the
edge OF Cabell and Lincoln coun.
ties.-Wayne News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

A special from Huntington, w.
Va, TO the Courier Journal says:
ain the early part of December
last an old man who resides near
Ironton, named Sanford was visited
by midnight burglars and made
give up almost $1,000 at the point
OF n revolver. Four men were in
the gang, and three men were ar
rested here and taken to the Iron
ton jail, where they have been
since. Tonight one OF them, June
Boster, confessed to the crime, and
implicated the others and a fourth,
whom Lawrence county officials
are after in this state now, and also
explained how the gang had rob
bed a dozen postoilices and stores
south of this city and broke open
cars on the Chesapeake & Ohio
road. The confession tells where
the goods are planted in the noun
tains, Numerous innocent men
have been arrested for the crimes
that this gang has been guilty Of"
an
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

1t is reported that Pike county
is to have salt works before long.
1t would cause great saving to the
people OF that section, as the freight
is so heavy for the long distance it
must be transported that the price
Of salt is always very high up there.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

Examine one Of those catalogues
printed at the News Office for
tho Louisa Normal Institute, 1t
Is Of the latest design, aud is our
prize piece q work in the pamphlet
line.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

The Hon. Thomas II. Paynter
last Saturday rendered to Gov.
Brown his resignation rs Congress
man from the Ninth district and on
Monday took his seat on the Appel
late bench. In view of the short
timea successor to the vacancy
would have to serve and the ex-
pcnse involved, Gov. Brown will
not call an election to fill out Mr.,
Payntcr's uncxpired term.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-01-11

A wild engine ran into train Of
cabooses at Kenova last week and
injured about dozen men. The
cabooses were badly wrecked, but
the engine was not hurt.