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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
Not Dead Yet.

On the 9th OF this month the
OF the Ohio River and
Charleston railroad, better known
locally as the three CTS, will hold a
meeting at Johnson City, Tenn,
that will be OF great Importance to
the corporation. At present the
road consists OF three dismembered
stretches OF road extending from a
point near Charleston, S. q. to near
the Ohio River. Formerly each Of
these branches was controlled by
separate companies, but now the
interests have been bought up and
consolidated by one company with
nominal headquarters at johnson
City.
The object OF the proposed meet
ing is to provide a bond issue tt
secure funds for the closing Of thcs'
gaps in the road, and getting |
into full and continuous operation
Tho line when complete according
to present plans viii be, with con
nections to come, a new through
line 10 Cincinnati from the coas,
beginning at Charleston. As tn
road is surveyed to reach the Obi
at Catlettsburg, the long talked {
idea OF Il bridge NJ or nea
this point may yet materializ
This move is finally on solid ba'
! Is.-Ashland News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
No Change in Trains.

The Superintendent OF the 9. q
o. railroad has announced that the
present schedule OF trains on o. 4
Is. s. division will not be changed.
Some Catlettsburg and Ashland
people have been making an effort
to have the order Of the schedule
reversed, which would compel our
people to remain over night there
when passing in either direction
The Superintendent says positive
~ that no change will be made un
I'll the business shall again justify
double service.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
Highest Of all in Leaver,s e est US Govt Report
R1H!a.!I! R FsxassE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Johnson Convention.

NOaAN
The delegates Of the various vot-
ing precincts OF the county Of John
son, met at the court house In
Palntsville, on Monday, June 18th.
David Chandler was made chair
man and DIR. w. w. Fugitt, Secre-
tary.
The Hon. p. Watt Hardin was
unanimously instructed for for
Governor Hon. John =. Wells OF
johnson Co., Lieut.. Gov; w. J.
Hendricks, Atty Gen, G. w. Met
calf, Set. State; w. Kendall, Treas
urer; Il. G. Norman, Auditor; Ed
Porter Thompson, Supt. Public
instruction; A. p. Mccoy, Reg
Land Office; c. Y. Wilson, Com
Ayr.
The following delegates were Sc
lected to vote the instructions as
unit in the Louisville Convention
Jno. C. G. Mayo, Cy M. Preston
Fred c. Castle, u. +. Hagar an'
DR.. w. w. Fugltt.
The convention endorsed the al
minlstratiOn OF Grover CLEVELAND
and the wise financial policy o
Kentucky's no BILE son, John GIRL
fin Carlisle, Secretary OF tn
Treasury.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

The Democratic convention took
Col. Jay IL. Northup in hand and
instructed for him for Lieutenant
Governor in spite OF himself. Tie
thanked them heartily for the
compliment so vigorously and per-
sIstently given him, but protested
especially in behalf OF A. Z. We
Coy, OF our nelghbor county OF
Greenup, candidate for Register OF
the Land Office. But 1t was all In
vain. The delegates We're In dead
earnest about wanting him. He Is
considered by all to be just the
man wanted for the place. Tho
ticket would certainly be greatly
strengthened by his name. liz
would doubtless accept the noml
nation u glvon him, but ho Is II
no sense seeker for Il. II III
case Of tho position hunting M
Imam,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
RATCLIFF.

q. w. Clark and wife, OF Stinson,
have been on Bells Trace.
Miss Bell Lunsford, who has
position as teacher in the Deaf ln-
stitute at DanviIlc, is at home for
the vacation. Also, John Woods,
Of Webbvllle, returned Saturday
from Lexington, where he has been
for three years attending college,
He will graduate next year. Jno.
is an intelligent young man and
deserves the highest honors.
Several attended l.. ID. Web6s
court at Olioville June 10, and al
Webbville juno IL. Several i'm
portant cases on the docket were
disposed of. The case Of william
BAYS VS.. w. W. Kelley was brough
lup Monday and was defended
lby four of the best lawyers in til
county. Keller was tho lucky mar
| A. b. Lunsford has purchased
bicycle, which is playing havo
with the boys in general.
SANKEY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Mr.. En-: Please give enough
space in your paper for the follow
ing: The Epworth League of the
M. +. Church South, is in splendid
condition, and especially do call
attention to our last services. The
program was nicely arranged and
well rcnd cred. The quick response
OF all parties taking part is a COM
mendable feature, and the interest
kept up in this League is very en-
cOuraging.
feel this notice is due all the
young people who attend and take
part, sud In this way wish to ex'
press my personal qualification fol
this untiring interest, and still ex
tend TO all an urgent invitation Z
attend and participate.
Faithfully, IT. FRENoH.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
$40 nj Tobacco Spit or Smoke
Your Life Away"

The truthful, startling title Of a book
about No to-bac, the only harmless,
guaranteed tobacco-hahlt cure. III you
want 10 quit and can't use "No-t to- hac'
ptaees M nlcosinlzed nerves ellmnlses
Nicotine polslons, makes weak men gain
strength, weight and vlgor. Positive
cure or money refunded.
.No-To-n Rae Is sold by W.T.Evans AMI
A, NJ. Hughes.
Dook at druggist, OF malle.l free. Al
dies, The Startling llemely CO., Chicago
q Randolph SCI New York, 10 slrn'ea ~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

There will be held at Louisa,
KY, June q, 1895, an examination
Of applicants for certificates OIL
graduation from the common
schools OF Kentucky. This exami-
nation is open to any pupil in Law
renee Co., who may wish to enter.
A certificate granted on this ex-
animation shows that the holder
has faithfully completed the pre-
scribed course Of study, and passed
a proper examination before the
county board OF examiners on So
ries Of questions prescribed by the
Estate Board of Examiners. 1t is
signed by the county board and APP
proved by the Superintendent Of
Public Instruction, who afllxes
to them his official seal.
The pupils OF Lawrence Co, VINO
are able to take this examination
successfully should do so.
At the same time and place there
will held an examination Of aPpli
cants for appointment to A. 4 M
College Of. Kentucky. This examini
ton is competitive. Appointment
are made by the County superln
: tendent. Those to the colleg
4 proper, for four years, and those I
the Normal School for one year.
II. S. BMLuPs, s. Q. 5.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
LAWRENCE Fiscal couRr,
Snecial June Term, 1895,

Ordered that the delinquent tax
nayers returned on this day by TX.
Sheriff A. j. Wilson be given until
the first day of July, 1893, to pay
The Tux due of them for the year
lSol aud the County Clerk is here
by authorized to receive ana reee'p'
for said delinquent taxes.
After tho first OF July the 'lefk
viii furnish to the BIG SANDY
NEWS and the Louisa Picket Il H.
Of nil dolinqunnts who have NJ
pnid their 1891 taxes and shall hay
The Same published m both paper
The Clerk is directed to give w
| NEWS and Picket u copy OF thls OF
| der for publication. 80
a copy atlest' honn p'N ,,,'' !,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

A woman was here this week
looking for her husband, VIII Lit
tcral. She claims that he left her
without warning about three weeks
ago at Muncie, Ind, where they
had lived for four years. She traced
him to Catlcttsburg and has heard
that he il now In Magoflln county,
and she has gone there. Her maiden
name was Plymale, and she was
married to Literal at her home IN
Wayne county, w. Va They have
two children. She claimed thai
they had never had any disagree
mcnt and that his desertion is un
accountable.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
Martin Convention.

The Democrats OF Martin county
instructed their delegates to the
State convention to vote as follows;
Governor, Hardin; Lieut.-Gov.,
Turner; Treasurer, Gardiner; Supt.
Public Instruction, Taylor; At
torney General, Hendrick; Sec
State, Johnson; Reg. Land Office,
swango; Auditor, Norman; Com.
Ag., stumble.
Resolutions indorsing the adj
mlnistration except as to its iinan-
cIal policy were adopted, and a de
claration in favor Of free silver.
A. Copley, p. 7. Hinkle, james
Hamilton and DIR. Joe johnson
were appointed delegates.
Lack OF space prevents us pub
Fishing proceedings in full.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

The old notion that certain seeds
or plants must be put In the
ground according to the phase OF
the moon, or her place in the To-
diac, costs the country several
millions Of dollars every year. 1t
often happens that the moon, the
seasons rain aud the preparations
Of the soil can not all be had ac-
cording to requirements at the
same time, and hence the croT
must suffer. II Is the sun, thu
rain and tho work that makes thu
crop, aud the sooner and NOR
completely the lunar theory Il
abandoned, the better for the farm
or and gardener.-Farmers Hom
Journal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

The work at the lock and dam Is
moving along about the same as
for some time past. The work OF
grading the banks has not yet
been completed, but is progressing
nicely, The contract for timber
which was let last week was So
cured by W. b. Peters. A lumber
contract was let TO Warren Robin.
son.
The two dwellings for the lock
tenders will be erected this season
but will not be- finished on the In
side until next year.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Ina decision recently rendered
by Judge jackson, Of the Criminal
Division OF the Jefferson Circuit
Court, he declares the Sunday clos
ing law unconstitutiona! and there
fore void. II the decision IL fol-
lowed by judges Of the other courts
Its effects will be important and
far.reaehIng.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
Remember the Popular Elk
cursion via C. & o. TO Gin
cinnati Monday, June
Oath

Tickets good going on regular
trains Nos. II and Is which Will
carry extra coaches for this occa-
sion leaving Catlettsburg at $500
a. M, and 1851 p. m, arriving at
Cincinnati at ll:25 a. M, $3.50 p
m. Round trip only $500; tickets
good returning on regular train NO
30 leaving Cincinnati same day al
5: 10 p. m. also, on regular trans
Nos. 16 and 2Oleaving Cincinnati a
Z: 35 a. m. and $40 p. m. Tuesda!
June 25th.
Don't fail TO see the great gam
between the old rival teams 81
Louis VS.. Cincinnati fine attrac
lions at the Zoo and numerou
summer gardens at Cincinnati ant
vicinity. Don't miss it.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Byron used a great deal of hair
dressing, but was very particular
to have only the best TO be found
in the market. II Ayers Hair
Vigor had been obtainablo then,
doubtless he would have test
ed its merits, as so many distin-
gulshed and fashionable people
are doing nowadays.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
JAs. HAronER, LOuIsa.

John u. Liltlelohn, formerly Of
this place, paid his many friends a
brief visit last Monday. He came
with his brother-ln-law, W. IL
Giles, OF webbyille, VINO Is a better
Democrat than John.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
The U. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior to all Others
FLAT GAP,

A sad accident happened to the
little boy Of w. ii. Salyer. He ate
some lettuce which had been pre-
pared for poisoning bed bugs, and
is dangerously ill; probably Will
not recover.
The city OF Flat Gap is progress
ing. The boys have purchased the
Mouth of Hood brass band. Nj. q
Segraves, will be their teacher.
The counting fever is now raging
l think 1t will be exterminated b,
the wedding fever.
Wheat looks we'll and grca
deal in the country.
TATER DIGGER.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
A Female Boy.

Lawrence county has a novel at
tatchment to its mail service. 1t
is a woman mail carrier, who rides
horseback six days in the week on
the route between Louisa and Oil
ovllle. 1t has been customary to
refer to carriers as Email boys"
without regard to discrepancy in
age, But the depression in this case
is too great. Nature would kick.
When speaking OF this carrier
please say the ''femail boy.p
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

.'There is a family of children
living three miles from the court
house OF this city, who until two
weeks ago had never heard Of a
Sunday School. Their parents
never attend church and of the
plan Of salvation they have never
heard a word. Neither did they
know what 1t was to sin nor OF the
punish ment thereof."-Mt. Sterling
News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

For all fine aud complicated
watch work, jewolry repairing, GU
craving and monogram cutting,
YOU will do well to call at Conley's.
A strictly No. workman Is In
charge and work is guaranteed to
provo satisfactory or no charge.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

The Louisa friends OF Hon. Jas.
A. Hughes are sorry to learn that
his elegant residence at Central
City, W. Va, was burned last
Tuesday, together with all the
contents. The house was insured
for 1850, which is about onc-half
its cost, and the furniture was In
sured for 5000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Some people are constantly
troubled with plmples and bolls,
especially about the face and neck.
The best remedy is a thorough
course of Ayers Sarsaparilla,
which cxpels all humors through
the proper channels, and so makes
the skin become soft, healthy, and
fair.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

sam V. Peters was acquitted OF
the charge Of completely in the
murder OF Jim Frizell, which oc-
cured in Wayne county, w. Va,
last fall. The trial took place al
Wayne last week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

DR.. Wood, Of Buffalo, n. y,
joined his family at this place Mon
day evening. They loft yesterday
for Buffalo, accompanied by Miss
phnehe Norlhnp.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
How to be Good Looking.

Nothing will do more to make
an ugly man good-lOoking than a
becoming haircut and nice,
smooth, clean shave. These are
also the necessary "iinishing touch
es', TO naturally handsome man
Inquire for John HestOn's barber
shop, where all work is we'll done
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

LosT.-A COW about s years old,
black, crumpled horns, probably
with young calf now. Last secn
about May 18th. Reward for In
formation OF her.
las Hatcher. I,ouisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

A renewal and increase in pension
has been granted to John hamii-
ton, Beaver, Floyd county; George
Crum, Calf Creek, Martin county,
and Enoch England, Goodloe,
Floyd county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Mrs. ]. d. Belcher died at Ash
land last Tuesday and was brought
10 her old home near this place
and buried Wednesday. Her
maiden name was Mollie Rice,
aud she was u daughter OF the late
Jake Rice. She was about ~ years
OF age. Two children and her hus-
band survive her.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

The Logan CIV. Va) Banner will
soon he suspended, because the Of
ficers refuse to allow the publica-
ton OF the legal matter required by
law. The Banner is good paper,
and its suspension will be a great
loss to Logan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Halls Hair remover is pro-
nounccd the best preparation made
for thlckenlng the growth OF the
hair and restoring that which is
gray to Its original color.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Mr.. J. F. Welsh has returned
from Louisiana and Is now at TINS
Mace, the guest Of his friend, Mr..
Anderson. lie has been at the
hea.l Of a prominent school down
.h,tO. and has bcen cngaged for
.n0lhDr yoar at a largely Increased
--IlLl.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
rhreshers For Sale.

Snyder Bros, of this place, have
two threshing machines to sell
very cheap for cash or on liberal
terms with good security. This is
A GOOD opportunity.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Bad Tom Smith, Of Breathitt
county, has failed to escape the
gallows by resort to the Court Of
Appeals. His sentence OF death
was confirmed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

PHI. Vaughan was overcome by
the heat few days ago and was
continued to his room for a few days
IN consequence.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Ransom Marcum, of Knott coun,
~, was here this week to SEQ his
:ather-in-law, VIM. II. Davis, who
was recently hurt severely.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
A Fine Tonic.

A Fine Tonic.
wv. J. Hampton In Judge)
A soldier OF legion
Lay dying at Algiers,
When n comrade stopped beside
him
With platter full OF beers,
Ho reached out quickly for them
And swallowed eight or nine,
Then III right out for Blngen,
Fair liingcn ON the Rhine.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Hereafter Or II. O. Cease Will
bo found nj his office In Louisa on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday OF
each week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

A car devoted entirely TO mail
baggage and express service has
been ordered put on the Big Sandy
Division OF the G. a O.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

The next examination OF appli-
cants for teachers certificates Will
DO held at Blaine, July 9TH and
9th.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

David Spencer, postmaster at
Charley, has a severe case OF ty,
phoid fever, aud has not been ex-
pected to recover.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

A pension has been granted to
Thos. Austin, Laynesville, Floyd
county; renewal and increased,
John o'Rryan, Charley, Lawrence
county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

w.C.P. Breckinridgc win be the
orator at Louisa on July eth
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

John shorirldge, G. Jackson hnd
Elliott Arnett have been appointed
H. review a route for a road from
this place TO the Boyd line.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

There was cool attendance at
the convention last Monday and
all were enthusiastic. There was
nothing but harmony, either.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Al. and Lafo Carter have bought
the lot in lower Louisa on which
the frame work OF n new house has
been standing for sometime.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

At Wayne, W. Va, Rev. Peters
was given verdict for 81 in a $lo,-
600 damage suit against DIR. Bur-
CESS, who gave the dominic a gem
teel thrashing for publicly de-
nouncing the DOCTORS brother
Ashland News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

A fellow who was in town last
week sol his watch by the large
watch used as II sign in front oil
Cnnlnyis iewelry store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

u. N. Jones has purchased two
houses and lots on upper Water
street from Mrs. sallle Layne.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Correspondents must send their
names along with their communi-
cations, else they can not be used.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

PHI. Vaughan has purchased
the old Golf property, consisting Of
s5 acres OF land and a house, To-
Gated Just below Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
/, OUR NEloHDoRs.

Huntlngton's election last week
went ''dry" again, and the saloon
men are In a "box."
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Several hundred letters, a num-
Der OF newspapers and Other mail
packages were discovered in a Sc
cluded spot on the road between
Eindman and Jackson the other
day. They were found by a team
ster, who loaded the articles onto
his wagon and conveyed them tC
Hindman. 1t is supposed that {
mail carrier had from time to tint
left portion of his mail there
taking that method of Tightening
his load. The authorities are in
vestigating the affair
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

In Logan county last week Guy
Gore was shot from ambush by
Jacob stollings and badly injured.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Nit Burns offers $500 reward to
anyone who will find weed In his
garden. Contest open to all.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Sol Williamson caughta cat fish
which weighed 1854 pounds yester-
day. II was caught in n net.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Miss jamie vInson Is visiting in
cailetisburg and Point Pleasant,
W. Va. She will 10 gone several
weeks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Why pay DIR. Williams two dol
lars for shooting your horse, when
John wilson will do the same
WORK for he?
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

Judge Houston aud wife were
guests Of Louisa relatives this.
week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

The Martin County Gazette has
lately been reduced in size to a
tkree-column folio. In answer to
the objections offered by some of
the citizens to its dimintiveness, it
says that within twelve months the
citizens Of Martin county have paid
a total OF only $4.O5 on subscription
to the paper. Subscribers outside
the county paid $7l during the
same period. II the proprietor
were a prize-fghter instead OF a
newspaper publisher, his "staying'
qualities would make him cham
pion.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21
THE POrsONs

that enter and those which accumulate
within the body will DO vigorously opposed
and expelled II the liver DO active. To keep
tho liver active take DIR. Piorce's Pleasant
Pellets. Health depends greatly upon regu-
larity Of hahits-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-06-21

j. q. Butler expects TO start up
sandy with n L. $. snag.boat and
crew about July End.