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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
The New Bank.

The work OF preparing the Hack
worth brick building for occu-
pancy by The Louisa National
Bank is going along rapidly. A
fine flreprooi vault Is being built,
with walls OF concrete twenty
inches thick. Inside OF this Will
be placed a burglar-prooi safe Of
the most modern design. An Of
fee room will be cut off Of the rear,
opening on Main street. The sec
ond floor will be divided into office
rooms, with an entrance to the
stairway opening on Main street
at the rear VI the building.
As soon as the weather will per-
NIT In the spring, II Is intended to
put In plate glass front to the
banking room and change the en-.
trance from the center to the cor.
ner. The new bank will open fol-
business as soon as the building is
ready.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
BOONS CAMP.

Three large saw mills are In OPP
Grafton here, cutting ties and tim
Der.
X, Price, our deputy sheriff, Ii
hustling after the boys.
Jacob A. and Grover Wells are
attending school at Prestonsburg.
IL. j. Meek, our hustling frul
tree man, has purchased a flint
organ,
G. Q. Clark, OF lronton, was her,
this week and let an additiona
contract Of logging to Ward 4 Wal
ter.
Sam Bowen, OF Martin county
was here last week.
Lafo Walter Is taking option OF
timber, and may get one on SOM
lady, Hawk
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

In the future only cases OF any
consequence in the eastern part of
the state Will be tried before Fedo-
raj Judge Cochran, in this city, and
all persons convicted will be sent
from here direct to the penitentiary
This rule was established but re-
Gently and will practically do away
with the hearing Of small offences
such as Illicit distilling and selling
liquor without license. 1t will
also cut down the fees OF the Coun'
ty Jailers In this city and New
port.-Covington Cor. to Cincin'
natl Enquirer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
Joe Walters Killed.

Between Ashland and Russell,
in Boyd county, Joe Walters was
killed Tuesday by boy about IL
years OF age. the boy used a
crowbar aud crushed Walters skull
while no was filing q saw. Death
was instantaneous 1t is said the
boy killed the man because he re'
fused TO pay him for work.
Walters was about 90 years old
He formerly lived on Three Mile
In this county and was frequently
In trouble,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
lnel Items.

DR.. II. Haws. OF Peach Orchard,
has located in Inez and will make
this his future home. We well
come him to our town and trust
he may meet with success -. -.
DR.. J. NJ. johnson has gone to Gin
cinnati, where he will take a post
Graduate Course in Medicine and
Surgery, after which he will take a
course in surgery in New York City
The Triple State Natural Gas
4 Oil Co. within the last few days
has struck two large gas wells
One on the Robert Stepp farm, the
other on the Webb properly neal
Wariield -. Jay Fraley and Miss
Hessie Kirk, both of this place
were married last Wednesday al
the home OF Mrs. Alice Warden
Martin County News
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
Examination For U. S. Service

Washington, d. c., Jan. IL.
Bro SANDY NEws;-You will
confer a favor by announcing that
an examination will be held at
Lexington, KY, Feb. %, 26 and
27lh, 1901, OF applicants desiring to
become cadets In the Revenue
Cutter Service OF the U. S. Appll-
cants I'M ust be between the ages OF
is and % years, Any one desiring
TO enter this examination VIII,
upon application 10 me, be furnish
cd with full information, The
salary OF a Cadet lie $4,000 pei
annum with one daily ration, and
there is a chance to get promotions
to much higher positions.
Respectfully, +. A. Hopkins
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
man OF good appearance but who

man OF good appearance but who
is considered as desperate charac-
ter as "Tricky Tom" himself.
The trouble between Tharp and
Sloan arose over crap game In
which Sloan was the loser. 81 an
proved to be the quicker man and
used his pistol with such deadly ef-
feet that Tharp fell dead at single
shot with a bullet through his heart
"Tricky Tom" Tharp was a friend
OF Curt Jett and one time assisted
Jett in making his escape from
Jackson Jail.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

T.J.Pack, who was formerly en-
ployed in Hatten Il Warren's
store at Buchanan, died at Ashland
of consumption few days ago.
The body was buried at Kava-
naugh. He spent year in Texas
securing temporary relief, and
since his return has been in the
grocery business In Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

The jacksonville Graphic Of
recent date published picture OF
Prof. q. w. Chapman and an ex'
tended notice OF the opening Of the
praded school OF that city In the
new building. The Graphic says
rProf. q. W. Chapman, the sup.
erlntendont, closed with an appeal
TO tho people to stand by him ant
tho teachers an effort to give thom
such q school as shall be an honol
tothe town and the people. Prof
Chapman completely captured Thu
geople and showed by his zeal anC
earnestness that no is the RICH
man In the right place. Prof
Chapman is n born teacher ant
not u one present who did no
feel that tho interests OF the schoo
we're In safe hands"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
Flint on Whites Creek.

A report from Whites creek
Wayne county, w. Va, says a big
fight occurred during a dance at
the home OF G. Chadwick, near the
mouth OF Docks creek, a few nights
ago. Tom Dishman shot Jim VIII.
son aud the wound it said to be
very dangerous. After being shot,
Wilson struck Kiah Whit on the
head with heavy stick and crush
cd his skull. 1t is said he can NOT
recovery. Whit is from Lawrence
county, Ky. and has served a term
In the kentucky penitentlary. A
religious meeting was In progress
only few rods away when the
trouble occurred.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
SPECIAL SALE
By Assignee At Louisa On Mon.
day, February list.

Good line Of mems, women's and
chlldren's shoes, laces, corsets, ties,
shirts, jewolry, fiavorings, soap,
sapolio, gold dust, tea, bottled
goods, tobacco, shoe polish, Ink,
computing scale and many other
articles remaining OF the stock OF
s. J. Plcklesimer. A chance for
bargains. Must sell at some price
Sale continues until whole stock
Is sold.
w. D. ON eaI, Jr., Assignee
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Congressman Kehoe has intro
duced bills granting increases OF
pensions to James H. Milstead,
Mary Bells Roberts and Thomas
j. Barker also a bill for the relief
OF Deliah Dobbins,and pension tC
A. ]. Thompson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
Gas for Olive Hill.

"The Olive Hill Oil Il Gas Com
pany struck strong flow OF gas
near Olive Hill yesterday, at a
depth OF LOO feet. 1t is said TO be
in paying quantities, and Olive
Hill will, no doubt, be supplied
with natural gas in the near
future.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
Big Sandy Delegation to Get a
Hearing in Washington
Soon.

The Rivers end Harbors Com
mittee has agreed 10 give hearing
to the representatives OF Big Sandy
river on the question Of further APP
preparations for the improvement
OF the stream. Congressman Ke.
hoe will try to have date fixed
that Will make 1t convenient for
our people to take advantage OF an
excursion that is soon to be run by
the G. & o. railroad. Col. Jay III.
Northup, President OF the Big San
dy River Improvement Associa-
tion, recently asked for date to
be appointed on which commit.
Tee would be heard and has receiv-
ed reply in accordance with the
above statement.
Under the arrangement for
cheaper transportation to Wash
ington every county in the Big
Sandy valley should be represent
cd at that meeting. 1t Is time the
upper counties were taking more
active part in this matter. AL
though the improvement has al
ready been carried above Louisa
We shall all continue to help the
project along. Col. Northup, who
has led the stubborn fight required
to secure this great improvement
will also be a willing and etfectual
worker In the cause, but it is only
Just that the burden should be
lIlghtened for him by assistance
from all along the valley.
The Rivers and Harbors Com
mittee has decided that no appro
prlations shall be asked from Con
gress at this session, but the com
lnittee will work right along in the
preparation Of a bill to be present
ed at the short session next win
ter.
Big Sandy liver has half-a-mill
Ion dollars or more yet nnspent
and this will keep us busy mex
summer and fall, at least. TIT
long delay on account Of location
and titles is about over and ",
hope 10 have work going at tire,
points this season, besides tina
necessary to complete dam No. l a
Catlettsburg. The three points re
ferred to are two locks on Tug ant
Levlsa, and the dam at Kava
nsugh.
The regular meeting Of the BIZ
Sandy Improvement Association
which should have been held a
Catlettsburg in Noyem Der, was de
: ferred because OF the reported pre-
valence OF smallpox there at tina
time.
} The Ohio Valley Improvement
Association had hearing las
, week before the Rivers and Hal
bors Committee at Washington
W. A. Patton made very effet
tive talk In favor OF a dam jus
below Catlettsburg. The indies
tons are that this will be one
the first dams to be provided b
j tho next river and harbor bill, Bl
Sandy is deeply interested in Il
: early completion Of dam in thu
locality, as 1t will put slaskwat
, into the mouth Of our river al
- enable us to more fully enjoy Il
= advantages OF the system that W
g be ready for use on thirty miles
~ tho Big Sandy by this time ne
+! year.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
No. J55 Gets the Range.

The steel range given away to
some purchaser Of baking powders
at W, n. sullivan goes to the hold
or OF ticket No. 1856. The stock was
all sold yesterday and the envelope
deposited In the Bank was opened
1t contained the number stated
Az no record has been kept 1t Il
not known who holds the lucky
ticket. The range is at Sullivan't
store ready for the owner.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Attorney John w. Woods, :,
Ashland has announced his car
dldacy for delegate from this dis
district to the next National Dem
ocratic Convention TO be held il
st. Louis on July 6, 1904.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

All smallpox patients have been
released except one. Thorough
distinction has been done, The
Board Of Health handled the trou-
bio quite we'll aud Is being gener-
ally commended.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Steel is now being laid on the N
Il w, extension up the Big Sandy,
The construction train has reached
point one and a half miles up
that stream, and the work will
now be pushed more vigorously
than ever. The building OF two
or three bridges below Whites
creek will greatly retard steel lay
ing until they are completed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Mrs. EVIL Handley, wife OF the
saw mill man on Durbin, died al
her home there Saturday night al
nine O'Clock. She sustained brok'
on hip some time ago and had MOI
been in good health since,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

A telegram rec lived here Tues
day told OF the death OF Miss Lucy
McHonry, daughter OF tho late
Fred McIienry, which occurred at
the State sanltarlum at Lexington,
Tho family ordered the body sent
hure, and II arrived "Wednesday
morning. Funeral services were
conducted at one o'clock by Rev. ],
M. Roland from the residence OF a
sister Of the deceased, Mrs. Morris
Mcclure, aud the Interment took
place In Pine llIll Cemetery. The
unfortunate girl had boon In III
health for several years aud while
death always brings grief to rela.
lives and friends, II no doubt often
eonss as arc those who ara
6opelessiy al
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

1--WE extend our thanks to the
many friends for their Kindness
at tho burial Of our beloved daugh'
tor and sistor.
Mrs. Elizabeth McHenry
and children.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Probably tho longest low water
stage ever experienced on Big San
dy river was broken by "steam
boat water this week. Naviga
tlon for steamers had been closed
since last May.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

+. II. Yates last week sold tC
Gu. Jay II. Northup the stock q
goods purchased IRON Mr.. J, +
BAcku orth.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

VIII Fulkerson left yesterday Tor
Chattanooga, Tcun., where hc Will
enter the law department OF Grant
Unlysrsity.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Thos. Luther, the photographer,
has a two-story building we'll along
toward completion on the lot nd.
Joining his residence on Maple
street. The building 10 10 DO used
only for a photograph gallery, for
which II VIII be admirably adapt
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

IonIa Diamond age IS has mar
ried miss Alice Noleu, 10, daugh'
tor OF Jess Nolon. II is the
grOoms third marriage.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
Observation-Disclosures
!. OUR NElGHB ORS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The capital stock OF the Paint :
Vile National Bank has been in
creased to 100000 and surplus to
$4,000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Mrs. I. q. songer's many
Louisa friends will be glad tC
know that she Is much improved
and her recovery Is now expected
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Great reduction In mems and
bo,'s oycrcoats. Almost at your
own price. We are determined tc
make prices sell thom in mid win
ter and not carry over one.
Al. Loar 4 Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
Died of Smallpox.

We are sorry to hear oithc death
OF VIM Shortridge, which occurred
at Ashland Wednesday. He NOV
cd from Fallsburg to Ashland
about two years ago. His age was
about 60 years. Smallpox caused
Mr.. Shortrldge's death. He was a
quiet, good citizen.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Dir. NJ. G. Walson's fine new resi-.
dence is now far enough along to-
ward completion as to BIO In condi.
ton for occupancy. Tho family
will move into the. building In a
few days. All the rooms are not
yet finished. II will DO an elegant
home, with all modern convcn-
lences.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Got our prices on hay, corn, oats,
chop, bran and chicken feed be-
fore buying elsewhere. Quality
the bost prices the lowest.
Big Sandy Feed Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

J. EzrAlsky, who opened new
store last week on lower Main
street Is quoting prices In an ad'
vortIsemcnt Ia this Issue.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

The Bank OF Louisa has made
application to be converted into a
national lnstItutlon.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

We have for sale 100 bushels Of
Zoe apples. Cali at once.
Elolse Improvement Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29
DUE WARNING.

I've seen the train stop for a cow"
The dude said with laugh.
The maiden said: Keep of the track
II won't stop for calf"
-Ichicago News
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus
Snyd on the 22nd, twelve.
pound daughter.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

eee the advertisement elsewhere
OF the assignee sale ofS. J. Pickle
sinners stock OF goods.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Couley has new line OF box
paper In white, cream and gray.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

New beans, new p cas-, new every
thing at Sulllvans.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Alexander Lackey Is steadily
growing better, but is not yet able
TO Do out.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

II you want fresh groceries you
should buy from Robt. Burchett.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Fresh fruit constantly on hands
At Robt. Burchetra.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Goods delivered quick by sulli-
van.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Tom Tharp, long In the criminal
records OF Breathltt county as
"yrlcky Tom,' was shot and In
siantly killed at Loo CITY. HIS
slayer was Matt Sloan, a young
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

All inside loaves OF bread at
SulIivans,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

The smallpox trouble being ovor
In Louisa the public school will
open again next Monday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

Sullivan pays cash for eggs,
beans, &c.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

suIIIyans bod now almonds.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

sullIVans for pure buckwheat
dour.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

sulllvans Tor new ralslns.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

sunivans for irosh goods.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

sullIyans for pealed nprIcOts.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-01-29

sullivans for new ags.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-06-30

in the convention there were 994 votes
and 994 had been cast for Roosevelt.
A great picture of the president was
carried about through the hall. 1t was
followed by banner carried by the
Oregon delegation. bearing the words
First Gun, Oregon c3.SO4 Roosevelt.
Forty pc; cent Republican Gain"
Alabama again yielded its place at
The head of the list when the roll call
was started for nominations for vice
president. The rank was this time
given to Iowa and Senator Dolliver,
taking the platform. named Senator
Fairbanks The speech was an elo.
quent endorsement of the candidates
qualifications and was received with
tremendous applause. Seconding
speeches were made by Senator De-
pew, Senator Foraker, Gov Penny.
packer, of Pennsylvania, and Thomas
Carter, of Montana All were applaud
ed to the echo and the great popular
demonstration which greeted the
unanimous nomination by the conven
tion was an enthusiastic tribute to the
Indiana statesman whose name was
thus joined with Roosevelt.
When Illinois. Nebraska, Missouri
and Georgia were called announce.
ment was made that the candidates of
favorite sons had been withdrawn
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-06-30

with those of other parties. With his
keen sense Of humor and the deep
thought displayed in his address the
orator fascinated always and frequent.
ly electrified his listeners.
He led up to the nomination gradu.
ally by defining the type Of man best
suited for the party color.bearer. As
he named Theodore Roosevelt as the
best example of that type the conven.
tion rose. The New York delegation
led in the cheering which almost i'm.
mediately spread to every part Of the
floor, to the galleries and to the
crowds which filled the entrances and
overhowed into the streets.
While the demonstration was at its
height. Chairman Cannon stepped tc
the front of the stage He held in his
hand the banner which was waved In
1860 when Lincoln was nominated and
which has been used in every conveu
tion since The flag showed the wear
and tear of many similar contests
"Uncle Joe" waved 1t vigorously and
kept time with his body. Soon the
whole convention was swaying in ex
act measure.
Senator Beyeridge was recognized
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-06-30
The entire vote therefore was cast for
Senator Fairbanks.

The entire vote therefore was cast for
Senator Fairbanks.
The usual resolutions of thanks to
officers of the convention and to com
mittees on arrangement were adopt
ed and the great body was adjourned
Chicago, June 24.-George B. Cortel
you was chosen chairman Of the re.
publican national committee at meet
ing held Thursday just after the ad
journment of the convention.
In thanking the committee for the
honor, he told the members that while
he would be glad to have the benefit
OF their advice and counsel. he in
tended to be chairman in fact and
would accept no dictation from any,
one, high or low. He told them that
the friends of the late chairman, Mr.
Hanna, were his friends and he asked
tor the same measure of confidence
and support that had been given to the
last chairman.
A resolution OF thanks was voted Ia
the old committee and the committee
adjourned to meet upon the call oi
the chairman.
Chicago. June 24.-Chairman Cortel
you resigned as secretary of com
merce and labor Immediately upon be
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-06-30

NJ. w. Sellers, a wellknown rail.
road man, who was about to take a
position as superintendent of the Pan.
American railway in Chiapas, is dead
VI yellow fever at Geronimo, Oxaca.
Mex He began life as a telegraph
operator at Dodge, Wis.
President Francis, of the Louisiana
Purchase exposition, says he desires it
understood that he is not candidate
for the democratic nomination for
president, Notwithstanding published
reports to the effect that he has been
rendered the support of Tammany.
In private office in the chamber
Of commerce, Detroit, Charles A..
Swayze, an insurance agent. fought
with Miss Efie Alvord for several
minutes In an attempt to throw her
out Of the window, then shot her twice
and plunged himself from the window
to the brick pavement of State street,
being almost instantly killed.
The American Federation OF Labor
has taken up the fight Of the Western
Federation Of Miners In Colorado. An
appeal was issued by the executive
council OF the organization, in which
Samuel Gompers, president asks that
every labor union in the country take
a hand In the issues which involves al.
legged principles on which the report
Is founded.
The remains Of Levi z. Letter, the
Chicago millionaire, have been in
TERED In Rock Creek cemetery, near
Washington. After the grave had
been dug heavy steel girders were
lowered into it, spanning 1t from side
to side and into the pocket between
them the coffin was lowered Over
all great mass of cement was laid,
leaving the casket inclosed in a solid
mass of steel and masonry.