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The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-19

Nine. Lillian Blauvelt will sail for
London on the Deutschland May Z. her
present concert tour in this country
ending May l. Nine. Blauvelt opens in
opera at Covent Garden the first week
in June as Marguerite in Gounod's
Faust" During the season she will
appear as Juliette in Romeo ct Juli-
ette," Zerlina in don Giovanni" and
Micaela in Carmen" She has not vet
decided whether she will return to
America after her season in opera, or
remain in England til 1.-The opening of
her sixth annual concert tour in Great
Britain, Oct. 10. She is already booked
cities in England, Ireland, Scotland
and Wales. On this tour she will be
accompanied by her own company.
composed of several celebrated artists,
among them Andrew Black. the Eng
lish baritone; Miss Muriel Foster, the
famous contralto, and William Green,
the great English tenor. Nine. Blau-
Welt will tour throughout Great Britain
til Hate in December, when she will
return to America for her annual con-
cert engagements here.
Among the local singers who have
made their appearance here during re-
cent years there are few who have
made the marked progress that Miss
MUSE mas zone. FOR several
years she has been counted among the
solo pianists of the city. but only two
years ago did she determine to take up
vocal work. In that she has made an
unusual success. She has developed a
contralto voice or rare power and a
good range. Her tones are for the most
part even and are of a pleasing quail
ty. She made a favorable impression
at her first public appearance when
she sang in the quartette, 'Istud Ag-
NUS" from Stabat Mater, last Deem
Der, and she has we'll sustained this
impression since. For some time she
has been singing in the Cathedral choir
under Mr.. F. E. Rebarer, and on last
Sunday did some especially praise
worthy work in the Easter music there.
The contralto solo parts which she sung
have probably not been so SATISFACTORY
ly given there in many years, and dur
ing the past week Miss Putzel has re-
ceived many compliments for her work
Miss Ethel Taylor of this CITY, who
has been in Dresden, Germany, for
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-19

Tuesday NiGht-Amateur Min
strelS.
Wednesday Night 1.-THE Irish
TaWnbrOkers."
Saturday Mntinee-Mr. Joseph JEFF
fersOn in rip Van Wrinkle"
Saturday NiEht-"The Rivals"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-19

Mrs. S. Brice Durham has returned
to the city from a short trip to the
West. Though ranking among the fore
most pianists of the city, she has never
yet appeared here in public. Last sum-
mer she planned to make a concert
tour through the South during this
season with Mrs. l.. w. Mehrtens, but
these plans were later abandoned. Mrs.
Durham will make her first appear
ance here at the May concert of the
Music Club on the 7th of next month,
when she will play the orchestral ac-
compartment on the second piano to
the Rubinstein D minor concerto, to
be played by Mrs. Clarence Lilienthal.
Mrs. Lilienthal and Mrs. Durham have
had this under preparation for some
time, and it promises to be one of the
most attractive numbers ever heard
before the club.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-19

A tenor of coming ability in local
musical circles is Mr.. John j. McDon-
ough, Jr. But few years ago he took
up vocal studies, and during the time
that he has been pursuing them he
has been heard only among a few
friends. He is singing in the Cathedral
choir under Mr.. F. E. Rebarer, and
is occasionally heard there in solo
work. His voice is a full. robust tenor
of even quality and good power, and
of range greater than is customary
in a voice of that kind. 1t is reported
that next season he will be heard in
public.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-19

Those who have seen Joseph Jeffer-
son in rip Van Wrinkle" and THE
Rivals need only to be reminded of
the engagement of the famous actor
here next Saturday, matinee and night.
The sale of seats will open Thursday
morning. Orchestra, 81; balcony, S1.50
and 81, and gallery, so cents.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-19

In all of the churches where special
Easter programmes were given last
Sunday, the same music will be repeat
ed to-day, with the exception, probably,
of changes in some of the solos.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
pA1NTsvILLE.

The temperature is lower than at
any other timrthis winter and the
people who failed to lay up coal
are having a hard time Cd account
of bad roads.
The board OF tax supervisors
were In session last week and rails
ed the tax lists OF large number
OF coal corporations from one to six
dollars per acre.
Mountain College Is in session
with Prois. j. b. Wheatley, n.
Craft and Miss Alice Perry as
teachers.
Prof. J. G. Talbert is teaching on
Greasy creek.
Ira n. Pendleton and brother
have about six thousand crossties
for Col. j. H.. Northup RATED and
in the river, but can not run them
on account of ice.
James Sagraves, of Greenup, is
visiting relatives here and at Flat
Gap.
There are several cases of small
pox in and around town.
DIR. F. NJ. Williams leaves today
for Chicago to take post graduate
course in medicine. Rockefeller,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
LICK CREEK.

Departed this life. Jan. Z, 1908,
Virgil Clay, age II years, 7 months
and 80 days. He wss the son OF
Mat Clay. To know Virgil was TO
love him. He was an industrious
young man. His death was caused
by slate falling on him in the
mines at Thacker, w. Va. The ac-
cldent occurred about 3 O'clock We'd
nesday evening This was great
shock to the family. The young
mans llfeless and mangled body
was brought home Thursday even
Ing and he was laid to rest in the
Shannon grave yard. ] will say to
the bereaved father, mother and
sisters, weep not for Virgil; only
prepare to meet him in heaven.
Born, to the wife OF Felix See, a
girl. Also, to the wife OF Tom JEFF
Chapman, a girl,
Robt. Akers and Frank Wilson
have made their return from
Thacker.
Miss Lucy Stra,ton is visiting
home folks.
Mr. and Mrs. John Akers visited
Mrs. Iona Stratton Sunday.
We are glad to soc John and
Aubrey Chapman back on Lick
creek again.
Matte Akers gave Misses Ida
and Maggie Chapman a call Sun.
day.
Ollie Castle spent Sunday on
Lick creek.
John Akers made a flying trip
to Catlettsburg Sunday.
-Nobody's Darling
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
COW.

Saw logging is the principle occu-
patton here now, The roads are SO
bad the logs can't wagon, but they
are dragging them right through
just the same.
LIP. Harris and Miss Josie Banks
united in matrimony recently.
Sam FARRELL and Joe Sanders say
they are going TO furnish Cow with
corn another year.
The hne hotel at Hickory station
is vacant this year.
JIM. Herald, OF Barboursville
Is Visiting relatives here.
Hiram Taylor lecturod at the
school house Friday night.
Melvine Burchelt visited rela
tives at Shauneetown Saturday anc
Sunday. r. W. W
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
WALBRIDGE.

Eugene Wallace and Miss MIN
ME Williamson were married re-
Gently. May their pathway be
strewn with roses.
Born. to tho wife OF VIM. Meek,
girl.
Mona York has returned home
after a long visit here.
Myrtle Peters visited her broth
er in w. Va. last week.
VIM. See was down the river last
week.
Erie See is visiting her uncle in
Ashland.
Gertie Moore has returned home
from Vinson branch, where she
has been visiting.
win Meek and Fred Peters have
gone TO 'Chacker.
Nora and Avis Vaughan visited
on Tug Sunday.
Sue Holt is here visiting her
brother.
Preaching here next Saturday
night and Sunday,
Mrs. Jennie Vinson and grand
daughter visited her mother at
this place Saturday and Sunday.
Black Eyes
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
PIKEvILLE.

Plkeville again has newspa-
per, with Frank c. Dudley as edi-
itor.
1t Is now thought that the rail-
road will go through tunnel
back of town. This would leave
Pikeville J mile off the road.
DR.. Walters is having dwelling
house erected on College street.
Pikeville Collegiate Institute
has enrolled l60 pnpils for the
winter term and quite a number OF
others are expected to enroll soon,
The people here were grieyed to
learn OF the illness OF Judge Stew.
art.
Our county board OF supervisors
have been at work ON the county
tax lists this week.
County Supt. l., j. Willlamso n
thinks school will pay better next
year. He is looking forward to a
prosperous year in the school bus
mess.
Rev. W.T.. Tyree, of the NJ. +
Church, South, continues to deeply
interest his congregation in tn,
subject Of religion.
Rev. j. +. Record, pastor OF thu
Presbyterian church, and prlnci
pal of the Pikeville Collegiate In
stitute, began a series OF sermon
yesterday, especially for the bene
fit OF young men.
Ian Ouaiarma N
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
GLEN WOOD.

Our little village is improving.
We haSea nice church house and
monthly preaching, prayer meet
ing every Wednesday night and
Sunday school very Sunday.
One case Of smallpox Is reported
here and several have been expos
I'd.
Willard Leslie, Carless Webb,
Forest lIolbrook, and Lee Thorns-
burg, have gone 10 Fire Creek, w.
VA, whore they expect to work In
the Red Ash coal miues
DR.. $. +. Keller hus moved 10
Ashland and j. j, Webb has NOV
ed into the house vacated by him.
James +. Webb, OF Ohio, is visit.
Ing relatives here.
Grover Qiecn, OF Denton, was mere
a week or 50 ago hunting for quails
and rabbits.
Frank Coburn Al d wife, OF Strait
Creek, we're visiting relatives hero
Saturday and Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
LICK CREEK.

Died, at her home on Lick creek,
Miss Lille Pigg, daughter of Felix
and Louisa Pigg. She was sixteen
years OF age and was a bright and
Intelligent girl, loved by all who
knew her. She had been sick but
a short time aud her death was I'M
expected. She leaves father and
mother, three brothers and six sis
tiers, and a host offriends to mourn
their loss, but she has gone to
dwell with the angels in that beau
tiful land, where We'll never take
the parting hand. Prepare to meet
her there. A Friend.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
JOHNS CREEK.

Decem Der 18th, 1902.
We, the trustees and building
committee, have this day met at
the home OF Henry Brown for the
purpose OF drafting resolutions to
build church house near the res
idence OF Henry Brown, on Johns
creek. The work will begin as
soon as lumber can be sawed for
said building. The house is to be
25x36, 10 feet high.
1t is further agreed that a ma
jority OF the trustees shall rule In
selecting site for said house,
Everybody is invited to lend a
helping hand in erecting the house
VIM. Roberts, VIM. IL. Hatfield
S. l.. Collins, w. II. Nesbitt, Trus'
tees, j. ]. Brown, Chairman.
Henry Brown, Secty
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16

Congress is expected to pass a
bill removing the duty of sixty
seven cents ton on coal. 1t is said
the bill may take the form Of re-
bate or drawback for ninety days.
The House Ways and Means Com
mittee is expected to prepare the
measure to-day. Coal legislation
yesterday occupied much of the
attention OF congressman,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16

Inez, Ky, Jan. G.--Jackson Wal
ter aud Moses Farris, thirty-four
and forty.three years OF age res.
pectiyely, were arrested by a posse
OF men aud lodged in Jail here 10.
day charged with the the murder
of Robert Wilson att Campton
Farris subsequently, WIS released.
Wilson was found in The road with
a pistol ball penetrating the left
temple. 1t is said that the MUIR.
dered man aud Stoner Walter, the
eighteen-year-Old son OF Jackson
Walter, were together at the time
OF the alleged murder. Jackson
Walter said his son came running
to the house and told him Wilson
fell down In the road aud accident
ally shot himself Because Of the
popularity OF the murdered man
he feared his son would be ly0ch-
ed, and advised him to go 10 his
aunps at White Post, twenty miles
northeast OF this place.
Suspicion failed to point toward
young Walter, everybody belIev.
ing 1t to be an accident The faith
err started to White Post, 1t Is said,
to bring his son home, and was
suspected Of the murder. Tele-
grams were at once sent all over
the country to arrest tho father
and Moses Farris, who, 1t is claim
ed was hired by Walter TO come
along and show him the road lead
ing to White Post. Farris was
brought before Judge Hensley and
swore that he was hired by Walter
for that purpose. lie further test.
flied that Stoner Wslter stayed
over night at his sisters house aud
told her that he had KILLED Robert
Wilson. Farrls was released by
Judge Hensley, and Jackson was
taken hack to Compton. When
Jackson was placed In jail pistol
OF the same caliber as that with
which Wilson was shot was taken
from his pocket. Farris was I'M
armed.
The boy did not stop ut White
Post and has not been heard from.
Walter said the only fear he had
was that Of being lynched before
he colld hear from his son.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
WALBRIDGE.

Mrs. Rhoda owen, OF Ceredo, is
visiting relatives at this place.
Mrs. ]. II. Compton, who has
been visiting her father, James
Castle, has returned to her home in
Ohio.
The Misses Ratcliff and Mamie
Parsley called on Mrs. Nellie
Wallace Saturday evening.
Miss 0nalda Wellman has re-
turned home after long visit &c
her sister at Gallup.
jim. Mcclure, OF Gallup, was al
t. l.. Coniptons Tuesday evening.
Vertie
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16

Henry Soutsey, who Ia serving .
life sentence In the penltentlary for
completely in the assassination oil
Gov. VIM. Goebel, recently offered
to tell the grand jury all he knows
about the murder. He was &C
cordlngly taken before that body
when it convened a few days ago.
and for the greater part OF four
DAYS he had the exclusive attention
of the jury. Commonwealth at
torney Franklin said: mo one has
been in the grand jury room ex-
cept the Jurors, myself and ioutsey.
| have not been aided in conduct.
ingtn examination by the County
Attorney or any OF the other at
torneys for the Commonwealth IN
these cases. | have taken all the
work on myseltin order that there
could not be any intimation from
any one that the testimony brought
out before the grand jury was be.
ing given oft. Grand jurors were
mover more rigidly instructed as to
the necessity OF absolute secrecy
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
ALPHoRETTA
Allan Quatermain.

Winter seems to have begun in
earnest. We experienced a terri.
BILE snow storm here yesterday and
today.
supt. H. F. Patton,of this place,
left Monday for Prestonsburg,
where he will attend court, and al
SO make full settlement with the
teachers Saturday.
Ed Stumbo left here on the 30. h
OF Decem Der for Louisville, where
he will attend a medical college
for the second year. Mr.. Stun DO
is a bright young man,and we wish
him success.
With the departure OF the old
year a great many Of our young
people took their departure also,
not 10 stay, however, as did the o'd
year, but to enter school where
they may better prepare them
selves for the responsibility. OF
life which are now being heaped
upon them. We wish them sue.
cess, and hope that when their ed
ucation is complete that they will
return and let their light shine
that Others may b. inspired to
higher and noLler aims in HE.
We arc glad 10 note that Prof.
w. X. Allen, who has been ST Ter
ing from a stomach trouble and
other complications for over two
months, is slowly recovering. We
wish him ajspeety recovery. We
doubt, howOve whether he vii
be inclined 70 teach any more as II
has been telling seriously on his
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16

We regret to say that in some To-
callties in the Big Sandy valley
there is disposition to antagonize
the new people who are coming in
to develop our great resources
the Foreigners, as they are some
times called. 1t is right for us to
take good care OF our own interests,
but we should carefully avoid a
spirit Of antagonlsm. Outside cap.
tai and energy are necessary to the
development Of our hidden re-
sources, and should receive con-
slstent encouragement. Being a
native Big Sandlan we feel that we
may sound this gentle note OF
warning without being misunder-
stood.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16

The bitter cold weather is caus-
ing many deaths, the scarcity of
coal contributing largely to the
number OF fatalities. In Chicago
the State.officials who are pushing
the grand jury injury, claim that
they are g. adually acquiring evil
dence of conspiracy to control the
supply and price Of coal i is
claimed that hundreds Of cars of
coal are held in railroad yards by
dealers who desire to keep the price
up as long as possible.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16

health for tho last thsee oe iouv
years. This vicinity has already
felt the loss of Mr.. Allen as a
teacher. It's useless for us to say
anything in regard to his ability
as teacher, as his reputation as
an educator is well known over
most all OF this county. Pedro.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16


Testimony was given before the
Chicago grand jury by retail coal
dealer to the effect that he had
been blacklisted by large coal COM
panies for failure to keep tho price
OF coal up to the mark agreed upon.
At Toledo, o., the Workhouse
Board has directed the superinten-
dent to llberate all persons impris.
oned for stealing coal from cars
yards, and to continue such action
during the famine. The situation
grows hourly more acute.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
Oslo.

Mrs. Willie Elswick, Of Powell
ton, w. Va, was visiting relatives
here last week. She returned Sat-
urday, accompanied by her sister
in-law, Miss Josie EIswlck, who
has been the guest of Miss Mamie
lobe for some time.
Revs. Frasher and Thomas
preached at Midway Sunday even
ing, to a goodly sized congregation.
All was quiet save little noise
outside the house made by some
toughs. We saw two battle necks
protruding from their packets.
s. ]. Combs, DIETER known as
"Black P.'D has gone to Maritime,
w. Va, where he is working at the
carpenters trade.
Our young friend, Jay Rose, who
started to Kansas few days ago,
has located at Thurmond, w. Va.
He writes that he has a good posi-.
ton there.
John NJ. Dalton, OF Olioville, has
moved TO Coal Grove, Ohio, and has
formed partnership with Mac
Nickels. His uncle, Gordon Smith,
Is selling his farm to VIM. Brain
ard and will soon go to Ohio to
live.
Our observation teaches us that
the farmers OF this section are
making great mistake in selling
off their cattle so close. We call to
mind but two or three farm
who nov own as many as ten head
They should accept a suggestion
made by the NEWS not long ago,
"Raise more CATTLE
We are having some election just
now. 1t will be remembered that
Magistrate A. ]. Webb, was ap
pointed to fill the vacancy, caused
by the resignation OF Squire lobe
and Mr.. Webb will only hold the
present year. SO those questions
confront us now: Who will succeed
Mr.. Webb and how shall we nomi
nate him? We have three or foul
who want TO run.
Since John Hughes has "plung
ed" into the restaurant business
we find ourselves minus consta
BILE and rs result, the rough ele
ment is having fun sway. Nov
the people here are raising a grea
kick.
4 Willie Arlington, Of Gait, passed
up our creek recently, singing "Al
for my old Loves sake.h
Wheat is looking fine and pros
poets for 4 good crop we're never
better in this section.
We have rumored that Fret
Chafilns, a Lawrence county boy
is in jail at Williamson, W. Va.,o
a charge OF murder, having shot I
negro.
Sllas lobe is putting up barbe
shop at Kenova and Will be opel
for business in a few days.
Our old friend, Colby Sparks, o
! Yatesville, was on our streets re
, Gently, and told usa good "snsk
story" Colby's wit is above tn
! average and he always has a crowd
henry Hughes claims he ha
> mastered the science known a
> "Hypnotlsm" or "Weltmerism"an,
{ believes in doctorlng by '1aylng o.
/. hands," Lightning Flash
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16

A meeting of coal operators call
ed In Louisville by the promoters
Of the Kentucky Exhibit Assocla-
tion was held Monday. The OBJ
ject is to raise $4,000 OF the $780,.
600 desired for Kentucky's exhibit
at The st. Louis Worlds Fair. rhe
meeting WAS well attended and
there is no doubt that these enter.
prising men will! meet the de.
mands upon them.
Col. Jay II. Northup and John
q. G. MAYO, Of Big Sandy, were APP
pointed on important committees
1.-The former on the committee for
the Siate-at-Large, the latter on
Representatives, Of Mines Exhibit
committee. Two better selections
could not have been made.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16

Congress has not yet relieved the
coal famine by legislation. The
House Ways and Means Commit
tee has decided to report a bill pro-
viding for a rebate equal to the
duty now imposed on all kinds OF
coal imported for period of one
year. President Cassatt, of the
Pennsylvania railroad, placed en-
tire blame for the coal shortage
and consequent high price on the
miners strike.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
CHARLEY.

Since our last letter the death
angel has visited our vicinity and
taken from our midst Asher Mill
er, who has been confined TO his
bed tor some time. He died in the
full triumphs OF a Christian faith.
He was converted only few days
before his death. He was an old
soldier and drawing $50 per month.
A wife and several children mourn
their loss.
Aunt Permelia Miller, wife Of
w. NJ. Miller, passed away of heart
trouble. She was a christian
woman and leaves a husband and
several children.
Uncle John Scarberry, who has
been sick for some time, is no bet
ter, and is expected to live but
short time.
Mrs. r. B. Spencer is on the sick
list.
John Moore and wife, OF Louisa,
visited here last week.
Roscoe Burton and wife visited
relatives at River last week.
DR.. Wheeler, Of West Liberty,
was here last week on business.
Mrs. Cora Burton has been on
the sick list.
Prof. II. S. Dean will begin his
school the 10Th.
Mrs. w. M. Chapman visited
home folks at Lowmansville Sun
day.
John and Tom Perry, who have
been visiting in Ohio, have return
ed home.
Miss Emma Borders attended
the wedding OF Allen Vanhoose
and Sarah Pack.
We are sorry TO say there is no
doctor here yet. Any good physi-
clan can do well here. We are In
need of one very badly.
Blue Hawk.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16

DR.. Jacob G. Schurman, presi.
dent of Cornell University and a
member of the Philippine Com
mission, in addressing the..students
OF. Missouri University declared
that the United States should haul
down the flag and give the Fill
ipinos their independence.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
SeSeSeSeSoSoNSOSOSOSOSOS0

Sam Childers went to AshIs, d
Monday on business.
Willard Cookscy, OF Denton. was
mere recently on business.
Ella Webb has gone 70 Ashland
where she expects TO mako her
future home.
Born, to James Taylor and wiio
a bouncing hoy.
Died, tho lrtle child OF Cha Low
Stanley. 1t was laid to rest In tho
Holbrook graveyard.
W. $, Queen and Samuel Child.
ors attended court last week.
Frank GrInsley, from Buchanan
Is here seeing after fuel for r.. W.
d. Wood.
Willie Cooksey and Wesley Pen.
nlngton were on our creek SUNDAY.
BllIio Taylor aud Geo Belcher
passed hero with a flne drovo \,
cattle. p,n,o, -
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-01-16
Democratic Ticket.

The retirement OF Representative
Richardson from Congress at the
close of the session is generally re-
garded as certainty. The name
OF David II. Smith, of Kentucky,
has been proposed for minority
leadership.