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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Agnes Spears Burris was born
May 6, 1884. She was the daughter
of Spencer Spears and Rosa Wells
Spears, of Johnson county, KY. She
was married to Rev. NJ Tivis Burris
July 27, 1854, and died October rs,
1904, of pneumonia, after about SO
hours sickness, surrounded by part
of her children. She was laid to rest
at Cyrus Chapel, Boyd county. She
was member of the church before
her marriage but was not convert
ed until August 10, 1856, and during
all of those years she lived faith
full christian. She was the mother
of ten children. Two sons and two
daughters are in the west, the 9TH
ers are here and at Huntington, w.
Va. Strange to say, after one month
and two days of slowly rolling time
and constant suffering, Rev. NJ. Tiv-
is Burris followed his wife to the
city of our God. Bro. Burris was 76
years old. Early in life, through
many difficulties, he acquired a good
knowledge of the ordinary branches
of an English education and recelv-
ed certificate to teach school, and
for forty years he served the people
in the Big Sandy Valley as instruct
or in the public schools. He united
with the NJ. E. Church, South, in
lS4S, under the ministry of Bro. VIM.
Beckers. In 1850 he was appointed
class leader at Sniyely Chapel, and
was licensed to preach Aug. Is, 1858.
He was ordained deacon by Bishop
Marvin Sept. 2S, 1878, and as elder
by Bishop E. R. Hendrix at Berry
willie, Ark. Our Father in Heaven
must have loved our father in Is
real too well to let him suffer any
lingering pain. Bro. Burris moved
from this country to Carroll county,
Ark, eight miles from Eureka
lSprings, In 1891. He and his noble
christian wife celebrated their gold
en- wedding in the land of the
bright setting sum-. July 81, 1904,
and on August LIST they took leave
of their many friends in Arkansas to
visit their children, grand children
and great grand children (4s in
number) in Boyd county. The writer
preached the funeral of Brother and
Sister Burris at Cyrus Chapel. A
large congregation was in attendance
to testify to the esteem in which
they were held. May God bless all
of the children and prepare them for
a glorious Immortality beyond the
eternal blue. Just a short time be-
fore Bro. Burris death he gave me
the following original poetry for pub
lication in memory of his sainted
wife. H. B. Hewlett
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
Home Made

Have your cake, mullins, and tea bis
cult homemade. They will be fresher,
cleaner, more tasty and wholesome.
Royal Baking Powder helps the house
wife to produce at home, quickly and eco
nomically, fine and tasty cake, the raised
hot-biscuit, puddings, the frosted layer
cake, crisp cookies, crullers, crusts and
mullins, with which the ready-made food
found at the bake-shop or grocery does
not compare.
Royals the greatest Of bake-day helps.
ROYAL co. NEW YORK
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
Elliott County Diamonds.

Washington. d. CA report on the
production Of precious stones in the
year 1908. prepared by Geo. F. Kunz
for the United States Geolical Sur
yey. says that "the peridotitic dikes
Of Elliott county. KY, which at one
time were considered possible
source OF diamonds, because OF spec
ial resemblance in their occurrence
10 the rock at Kimberly. South AZ.
rea, having recently yielded some
fine pyrope garne, and oliyine OF
gem quality"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
KETURAH.

December has come with its pure
air and beautiful white robe and at
the same time the great demon vhls
key with his frey smell. burnlne
taste and damning effects has put
In his appearance and is rendering
unhappy the thoughtful part OF the
good people Of our neighborhood
The following story giyes US one Of
the finest examples Of calm courage
and presence OF mind ever record.
cd: A recent chief official OF one Of
his majesty's prisons had well de-
served reputation for extraordinary
GOODNESS and quiokness in time Of
danger. AZ one time he was chief
warden and was sitting alone In his
office when a slight sound behind
him made him around. 4 danger
Gus convict was creeping upon him
armed with an iron bar. Don't you
move" hissed the criminal, Il am
going TO get out II ! have TO kill
you" "oh." said the official +" u
thought IL was tomorrow you were
going" The convict looked at him
in stupid amarement Yes" said
the official. didn't you know par
don came for you to-day in consid-
GRAFTON OF your good conduct Though
you can go to-day. suppose. II you
want 10. You would like TO see the
papers would you not7 They are In
my desk He opened a drawer as he
spoke and In half q second tho COW
ed convict was looking down the
barrel Of a heavy revolver. l would
be glad n our county officials could
look in their desks and find a suffi-
Gent revolver 10 stay the danger
,us convict whiskey and keep him
iocked up at Ashland and catletts-
nrg and other places. and not let
aim out antil Gabriel blows his
trumpet
Bascom shortrtdge has moved in
the house on W. v. Roberts farm
lately vacated by Lyman Riley. and
the latter has moved to Big Sandy
Bear creek.
Hall 4 Short have purchased grist
mill OF Wash Rice and moved same
TO Cadmus. and are making meal for
the neishbors.
c. w.DJones is hauling coal from
O'possum Trot.
John Fannin and family were Nls-
ItIng at Mart Shortrldge's Sunday
w. c. May Is on the sick list
VIM. Riley was visiting at A
Harmon's Sunday.
Fred Stewart and wife. of Jattle
were visiting home folks on Gait
Sunday.
II. l.. Porter Is on the sick list.
We are glad to saythat Uncle Tom
Newsom's wife. who has been sick Sc
long, Is some better.
James Short. OF Hargis branch
was visiting Uncle CARED Short las
week. Spunk.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
The Value Of Common Salt.

Besides 50 necessary in cooking salt
has many uses not so generally rec
ognized. Salt cleans the palate and
the coated tongue and a salt gar
gle Is splendid for sore throat A
pinch OF salt on the tongue, followed
ten minutes later by drink OF cold
water. has been known to cure a
sick headache many times Salt hard
ems the gums keeps the teeth white
and sweetens the breath. consequent
ly II is a splendid tooth wash Ad-
ded to water for cut flowers It will
long preserve their freshness, Salt
ed water Pnd alcohol is splendid for
strengthening the muscles. It viii
also check small hemorrahages.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
Matchmaker and 0ptician.

Mr.. E. e. Henery has accepted
position at Conley's store as watchma-
ker, engraver and optieian. He comes
highly recommended and is first class
In all these lines. He Is not only, .
graduate cpuclan. but has had many
years Of experience and can 1T per-
fectly any case Of defective vision
which 1t Is possible to improve by the
aid Of glasses. He has the bes, NJ
enees made for this purpose Calf- 4
Conley's store and see how well be
Is prepared. Watch repairing and en-
craving done In the best manner.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23

Senator McCreary OF Kentucky is Of
the old school of Southern gentle
men who adhere strictly to the cere-
monies and courtesies that prevailed
fifty years ago among men in high
federal places. Upon hie rOtum TO
Washington each season Senator Me-
Creary invariably calls on the Pres
ident to pay his respects, and this
duty Is not governed by the occu-
pant OF the White House.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
REVOLUTION IMMINENT.

2 A sure sign OF approaching revolt
and cserios trouble in your system is
nervousness. sleeplessness. or stom-
ach upsets. Electric Bitters will quick
ly dismember the troublesome causes.
1t never fails to tone the stomach.reg-
ulate the kidneys anr bowels, stimu-
late the liver and clarity the blood.
Run down systems benefit particular
ly and all the usuat attending aches
vanishes under the searching and thor
ough effectiveness. Electric Bitters
is only 5Oc and that is returned II 1t
give perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed
by A. Nj. Hughes Druggist
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
No MORE SUFFERING.

If you are troubled with indigestion
get bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and see how quickly it will cnre you
Have had dyspepsia for 20 years
My case was almost hopeless. Kodo
Dyspepsia Cure was recommended anC
used few bottles of it and it is
the only thing thathas relieved me
Would not be without itHave ,doctor
ed with local physicians and in Chi
cago and also went to Norway with
hopes of getting some relief,but
Kodol DyspepsiaCure is the only rem
edy that has done me any good, and
| heartily recommend 1t. Every per
son sufferolug with Indigestion or dys
pepsia should use It," Sold by
Louisa Drug Company.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
RESOLUTIONS.

Resolutions adopted by the Char
ley Sabbath School;
Whereas. the Lord has seen tit In
his infinite wisdom to remove from
our school our elassmate and CO.
worker. John Preston, We. therefore,
deeply deplore his death and great
ly miss him from our school, We ex-
tend to the bereaved family our
deepest sympathy In their sad be-
reayement We ask that copy be
sent to the Big Sandy News for pub
llcation and one sent to the family
OF the deceased.
A. l.. Burton.
II. S. Dean.
Committee
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
A COSTLY MISTAKE.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
tive. Occasionally life itself Is the
price of a mistake. bnt you'll never be
wrong II you take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills for dyspepsia. dizziness. head
ache. liver or bowel troubles. They
are gentle yet thorough. 25c. at A,
M. Hughes drug store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
lust one month ago to-day

Just one month ago to-day
Her pure spirit took its flight,
To land so far away,
But where there is no night.
'Tis short-to most days but a few,
But long enough for US to feel
The loss of one so pure. so true;
Still in submission We must kneel.
o Lord! Thou knowest 1t is dark;
The earth seems wrapped in gloom;
But with Thy spirit In our hearts
We look beyond the tomb.
Into the realms Of endless song.
And there at Gods right hand
We see our loved ones In the throng
Safe in the Glory land.
But now her busy hands are folded
And her work on earth is done;
And her trials here are ended.
Her heavenly crown is won.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
GEORGES CREEK.

Mat Maynard and family, Of West
Virginia, are visiting home folks.
C. W. Preston has returned home
from Paintsville to spend Christmas.
G. W. Burgess went to Ceredo on
business Saturday. -4Fa..lr
Rev. N. G. Grizzle filled his ap-
pointment here Sunday.
Curt Bond went to Richardson TO
see his girl Sunday. e
Robert Kise contemplates a visit
to Wilbur Sunday.
Several of our young folks attend
ed the box supper at Rlchardson
Saturday night and report a good
time. f aelt
Elliott Maynard and W. @. Burgess
went to Charley Tuesday,. ~.
Weary Willie.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23

The Court of Appeals has affirmed
a ten-year sentence in the case of
Jeff Wand against the Commonwealth,
Ward was given a ten-year sentence
by the johnson Circuit Court for the
killing Of William Wright, negro,
In December, 1908.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23

COUGHS, COLDS CONSTIPATION.
Few people realize when taking cough
medicines other than Foley's Honey
and Tar that they contain opiates
which are constpating besides being
unsafe. particularly for children. Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar contains no opI-
ates. is safe andr sure and will not
constlpate.
Sold by Louiea Drug Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank those who SO
kindly assisted us during the recent
illness Of our dear son. John. We do
assure them that their kind express
ions OF sympathy and minlstrations
Of love greatly enabled us to bear
up through such a sad ordeal.
Mrs. Amanda Preston and family,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
Notice of Commissioners Sitting
Jesse Meade.
First National Bank Of L,ouisa.

First National Bank of Louisa.
Pursuant to an order Of the Law
renee Circuit Court entered at its
October term, 1904, will begin my sit
tings in the case of Jesse Meade
against the First National Bank Of
Louisa, on Thursday, Dec. 29, 1901
for the purpose of supplying lost pa
pers. Said sitting will be held at tht
law office of Sullivan & Stewart, in
Louisa, Ky.
E. E. SHANNON, NJ. C. L. c. c
BY F.L.Stewart, Dep.Comm'r.
This Dec. 6, 1904.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
HEAD ABOUT TO BURST FROM Sc
WERE BILIOUS ATTACK.

81 had a severe bilious attack and
felt like my head was about to burst
when got hold OF a free sample OF
Chamberlain's stomach and LiverTab,
lets. took dose OF them after sup
per and the next day felt like new
man and have been feeling happy ev-
er since" says Mr.. J. W. Smith, OF
Juliff Texas. For billiousness. stomach
trouble and constipation these tablets
have no equal. Price 25c. For sale by
A. NJ Hughes. Louisa. Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
MnrHERs. nE CAREELI.

OF the health Of your children. Look
out for coughs. colds. Group and
whooping cough. Stop them min time
-one Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy. Harmless and pleasant. Sold
by the Louisa Drug Company,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
Notice of Commissioners S Sitting
sehon, Stevenson & Co.

VS..
A. ]. Crum & Co.
Pursuant to an order of the Law
renee Circuit Court at its October
term, 1904, l will on Friday, Dec. 80.
begin my sittings in the above entit-
led action at the law office Of Sulll-
van & Stewart, in Louisa, Ky, and
will take proof as to the amounts
of the assets and indebtedness of the
said firm Of A. ]. Crum & Co. All
persons holding claims against said
firm are notified to present their
claims at said time. Sittlngs will be
continued from time to time as ne
cessity may require.
E. Z. SHANNON, NJ. C. L. C. C.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23
RrcoyERED SPEECH 4 HEARING

Messrs- Ely Bros-:-I commenced us
ing your Cream BALM about two years
ago for catarrh. My voice was some
what thick and my hearing was dull.
My hearing has been fully restored
and my speech has become pquite
clear. l am teacher in our town.
l.. @. Brown. Granger. o.
The balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at SOC, OF
mailed by Ely Bros. SC Warren street
New York.
Sold by Louisa Drug Company
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23

Foleys Honey and Tar positively Gu.
res all throat and lung diseases Re
fuse substitutes.
Sold by Louisa Drug Comqany.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23

We have two good typewrltera and
win sell eithor at a bargain. One II
new, the other only nllghtly used.
nlg Sandy News Office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-23

Ira wollman's bath room at his bar.
Der shop is now In full operation,
Give It a trial.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-03-17
WHEAT MARKET.

Daniels news was received yesterday
afternoon from our Grey township cor
respondent, but will not be printed I'M
til next week, owing to lack of space.
The wedding occurred yesterday fore
noon at the Methodist parsonage unit
ing Miss Henrietta Perry of this city to
Mr.. George A. Price, of Alemeda, N. w.
I. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Marsh and the newly welded pair
departed for their future home in the
Northwest Territories on the noon train
For many years tho bride has been
popular resident of Langdon and vicinity
and lately has made her home with the
family OF Attorney w. B. Dickson.
H. V. Stevenson and wife, who will
60 west next week to make their home
on Mr.. Stevenson's stock farm near
Saskatoon, N. w. T., entertained
party at dinner Monday evening, the
guests comprising Mr.. Stevenson's as
sociates as wheat buyers on the local
market. An enjoyable evening was
spent, the guests before departing
presenting their host with hand
somely jewelled gold Masonic emblem
and Mrs. Stevenson was the recipient
of silver tea set. Those present were
]. ]. souch of tho Cargill company, NJ.
Morrison of tho Northwestern, L. w.
Norman of the st. Anthony, j. Power
of the National and F. Moritz of the
Federal
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-03-17
||Langdon Church News

column must reach the Office not later than
Wednesday noon in order to insure publication.
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHuRcH-The regu-
lar order of service each Sunday at st.
Alphonsus church is as follows; Low
mass at $50 a. ~, high mass at 1880 a.
NJ, Sunday school at 2:30 p. NJ, vespers
at 1880. Priest, Rev. NJ. Dougherty.
BAPTIST CHuRcH-Regular services at
the Baptist church on Sunday morning
and evening at the usual hours. Sun
day school at noon. 1t is expected that
Rev. T. M, Shanefelt, D. D., of Huron,
S. Oak, will be here and take charge of
either the morning or evening service.
All are cordially invited. Rev. Robt.
A. McMullen, pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH-Servlces on
Sunday morning and evening at the
usual hours. Sunday school in the
afternoon at half past two. At. tho re-
quest of the session of the Presbyterian
church Rev. Dougan has kindly con-
sented to supply the pulpit until such .
:. Il
time as pastor is elected Of rfospec-
tive candidates arc to be heasd. So that
services will be held as usual each Sun
day Is heretofore. William Stevenson,
Clerk of Session.
METHODIST CHURCH Services will be
conducted at the Methodist church next
Sunday. morning and avanino A. the
usual hours. Sunday school at noon.
Meeting of the Epworth League insthe
evening at half-past six, subject,
"Little Things Made Great, leader, Miss
Ethel Cochrane. Subject Of sermon in
the morning win be, Baptism, WHAT'S
Baptism? Is it Essential to Salyation?'
In the evening the subject vii be
sBaptism, What is the Nodss". Awel-
como i extsndsd to Ill 10 attend u q
81 these services. Rev. Aassh, Pastor. W
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-03-17
Gossip and Notes.

Empire has lately been Inconvenience
by coal oil famine.
Nine applicants wrote at the teachers
examination held at Hannah last week,
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, &C.
cordipg to Hicks, there is something
likely to be doing in the way of blizzardy
weather.
The annual apportionment of funds
to the fire departments of the state
have been made. Langdon's slice
amounts to S1S3.56.
There we're forty-fve applicants in at
tendance at the spring examination for
teachers certificates. Twenty-four
wrote at Langdon, twelve at Milton and
nine at Hannah.
Edlnburg won that side bet of 500 in
amatched game of ten pins between
the bowlers of Park River and Eain-
burg last week and wound-up the game
with 14S pins to spare.
The stockholders of tho Langdon
Driving Association at recently held
meeting decided to make their annual
race meeting this year three day
event. 1t will occur the third week in
June.
Hannah's male quartette Of heavenly
singers seems to be tho leap year attrac-
ton of the end town. Evening feeds
and boxes Of bon-bons from thegirls
threaten to transform them into a
quartette of dyspeptics before spring.
Pupils of Cavalier county who have
completed the common school course
Of study are writing for diplomas this
week at Langdon, Milton, Osnabrock,
Dresden and Hannah. The examine
ton began this forenoon and will close
tomorrow afternoon.
d.. Laxdal, the state school land
commissioner has advertised a leasing
Of school lands in Cavalier county to
take place on Wednesday, March 30. A
complete list of lands to be leased are
on file at the county auditors Office,
where particulars can be learned as to
terms Of leasing, etc.
Langdon is likely to experience q
small sized flood in the spring, as on
looking over the town it will be found
that there is more snow on the level at
the present time than there has been Ut
any time in years past. The ceulie west
OF town is full of snow and when the
break up comes we may look for more
waiter than may be desired by some
property owners. Would it not DO we'll
to take precautions against possible
damage?
The last of the series of mid-winter
attractions to be furnished by the Ep-
worth League lecture course will be a
nome talent concert given the evening
Of May 30th, Decoration Day. 1t lis pro-
posed to mako this one of the finest mu-
seal entertainments the people of this
city have had the privilege of listening
TO- Being on Decoration Day. the pro-
gram will be more or less of a patriotic
character. Watch for later announce
ment as to detail.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-03-17

! A complete line Of new shoes at the
Bee Hive store.
Special bargains in childrens hose at
Kelly's this week.
Fresh Vegetables! salter & Davan.y
has full line on sale every Saturday.
Have you seen Kelly's new line Of
gents neckwear for the spring trade?
| Judge E. A. Farrell is again able to
be around after several days of sickness.
Attorney P. G. johnson spent Sunday
down the line with his brother at
Milton.
If you are looking for nobby spring
suit at a low price look through G. j.
Kelly's line.
Twill pay the highest market price for
Cavalier county orders. Bring them in.
L. S. champine.
Wanted few applications for farm
loans. Apply to Gordon & Wheeler,
Langdon, N. D. %
Owing to sickness Pastor Marsh was
incapacitated from filling the pulpit at
the N. E. church Sunday.
Mrs. John Law was in the city from
Hannah the latter part of the week for
few days visit with friends.
Rev. A. Bidder will be here Sunday
from Wahpeton to conduct the usual
services at st. Alphonsus church.
The funeral occurred Sunday of the
still born infant of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Coy. The birth occurred Friday.
Last week the Moon had nice little
"jolly" for tho lady conductors of the
Holiness Movement meetings at Hannah
VIM. Craig, travelling superintendent
for the Northwestern line of elevators,
spent Monday in the city with Agent
Morrison.
We are new ready to shew you
our new wall paper stock. Lots of new
things this year and prices reasonable
at ALERT & Co., drug store.
Weber township people are having
masquerade ball tonight at the Weaver
Hall in honor of st. Patrick, who has
made the custom of "wearing of the
green" time honored one on the 18th
of March.
Langdon attorneys Jared pretty we'll
at the township elections of Tuesday
Attorney Moellring was elected justice
of the peace in Mckinley and jackson
township conferred similar honors on
Attorney Bascom.
This evening big sleighload of
Langdon young people, who love to
wear "the sweet little, dear little Sham
rock" Of ireland on st. Patrick's Day,
are enjoying drive out to the Mcneil
farm near Olga, where dance and open
house hospitality is being had in honor
of Ireland's patron saint.
Hockey players at Hannah vote un-
aninously that they live in the best
town in the state. All the best looking
girls in the end town took the cars to
Osnabrock last Saturday and were en-
thusiastic rooters in game which the
boys won easily from Park River. Han
nah need never fear getting it in the
neck as long as its leap year maidens
maintain courage enough to chase the
boys all the way to Osnabrock and see
them safely home again.