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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23
Closing Out to Quit Business.

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Cost is all we want. Many things
at less than cost. Sales begin
Nov. 9th, 1906 and close Dec. gath
1906. We call SPECIAL attention
to our line of Millinery, Wraps, Furs,
overcoats. Clothing. Underwear Shoes,
Dry Goods, Groceries, Turning Flows,
Breeding, Checklines, Crockery, and
ten thousand other things. We
mean business, Dec. Gath is the
last day of business in Louisa for
US; so come and take advantage Of
this GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE.
Best Indigo Blue Calico. &c per I'd.
High Calicoes, &c. per yd
VIII not quote further prices for
want OF space, but will make ONE
DOLLAR buy you as much goods
as One Dollar and Fifty cents will
buy at any other store. Remember
this sale is no fake, no scheme To
get your fall trade at a profit like
other sales now being carried on;
but to avoid expenses of moving
to our new location in Huntington,
W. Va, we intend to put the knife
so deep into prices that not one
dollars worth OF goods will be left
in our shelves on December 26th.
1906. You can't afford to miss this
money saving opportunity.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

1t is currently reported that the
relatives Of the llte Mr.. Rice who
was found dead In c. and o. box
car at this place, will enter suit
against the company" says the Rus
sell correspondent to the Ironton
Register. 1T will be remembered
as stated In these columns. Mr. Rice
from back Of Ashland. was travel
ing In box car with his farming
implements. expecting TO locate in
the West ami then have his family
to follow him The barking OF dogs
in the car, while standing In the
Russell yards. drew the attention Of
some men. who upon examining the
car, found That II contained dead
man. An inquest was held over the
remains by Russell jury, who pro-
nounced 1t a mystery. whether he
committed suicide or was murdered
A large sum Of money was found on
his person, but the relatives claim
he was foully dealt with for re-
venge."
This Mr.. Rice was from Garter
county and he was a nephew OF DR.
-. s. Rice, OF Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

owingsyille, Ky. Miss Irene Barnes
and Ed Moore have been twice mar
ried inside OF twelve hours. Miss
Barnes Is Of Montgomery county. shs
started ostenslbly 10 schOol and elsp-
ed with Moore She Is only four.
teen years of age Her father tel.
ephoned TO Sheriff cabe RAtclin. Of
Bath county. to arrest them. but
while he WAS In the office they pass
ed and went TO the home OF Elder
b. u Ross, whore they were marri-
ed. Miss Barnes had signed her
fathers name To certificate. OBJ
tanning the license. Her father H.
nally found them and with her moth
er came to owingsville. Another
license was issued TO them by per
mission OF her parents. and they
were again married by Mr.. Rnss
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

NJ S erling. Ky. Nov, is, Con
gressman-elect John w. Langley. Of
the Tenth district. has appointed
Fred A Vaughan. OF Palnisville. HE
private secretary II was first on
the programme 10 appoint Roy VIII
hoit, a young lawyer Of Pikeville but
MIR. Without preferred position more
in linz with his profession. and will
be given some good position where
he will have the opportunity 10 adj
vance himself in the law Mr..
Vaughan is SECRETARY OF the Repub-
lican District Committee and one Of
the besi-known Republicans in East
ern Kentucky
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23
Solicitors Wanted.

Good men wanted to write Acct
dent Insurance in the mines In
West Virginia. Liberal Commission
No collecting. We collect through Of
flee and pay agents, so the commits
sion is guaranteed. Il
R. A. BICKEL.
Louisa, Kentucky
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

The Annual Convention OF the
Kentucky Equal Rights Association
Is being held this week a, the l..
.ooFBpnquet Hali.Ashiand. There will
be morning. afternoon and evening
sessions each day, To which everyone
is cordially invited. Addresses Of
welcome will be given by repesen-
tltiyes Of the local f. r. A.. the
w C. T T.. and the Kings Daugh-
tiers. Mrs. Desha breckenridge. OF
Lexington. will give an address on
School Suffrage"
The ju.y in the Tip;on-Hewlett
case in the Boyd Circuit Court could
not agree. and after having been
out 70 hours wee discharged They
were required to furnish new bonds
In the sum of $500 elch.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

Last week the stockholders Of the
Bank Of Williamson met and elected
president 10 fill the vacancy caus-
ed by the deth Of DR.. @. W. Law
son.
The new president is Mr. Ben Will
hanson. the hardware dealer OF Cat
lettsburg. KY Mr. w. J, William
son was also elected as one OF the
board Of directors. The meeting was
called for the eletQion OF presi-
dent and " other changes In Off
Gers OF the Institution were made
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

Morehend Ky, Nov. is,-The mys.
terious disappearance OF Pat john
ston. aged twenty. has created ex-
element here. The young man was
employed at Thermond. W. Va. and
after visit to home folks here.
started os;ensibly to return TO that
place week ago, but did not ar
rive.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23
ovERDA.

There was church at Daniels creek
Sunday.
A. L. Hicks is completing fine
house.
There was a fine dinner spread al
Bill Holbrook's Wednesday. Every
body invited.
Lille Cooksey has been visiting
her sister at Hicksville.
Ranvilla Holbrook and sister. Cas-
sic, We're shopping at Hicksville Sat
urday
Fred Cooksey is improving.
Isabelle Hicks visited Cassie Hol-
brook Sunday night.
Stella Howard is on the sick list.
A. L. Hicks attended Lodge Sat
urday night at Webbville,
". A. Howard Is into the spoke
business this week.
Miss Hattie Cookssy Is visiting
her sister at Hicksville this week.
Milt Holbrook, our old fox hunt
er, IS killing all the foxes in this
section.
Albert Pennington was the guest
OF frients here Sunday.
Two Chums
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

At Yale, Bah county, the large
general stare u the Yale Lumber
Company, together with heavy stock
of merchandise. burned To the ground,
causing totll loss. The lass Is
about $1,000. insurance $4,000. in Hoff-
man's agency. The origin OF the
fire Is unknown.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

Greenup, KY, Nov. A. Sterling
Meek, formerly a prominent citizen
of this county, died at New Boston.
o., yesterday from blood poisoning
originating from a small pimple on
his nose. He was compelled to take
to his bed Saturday. lie was forty
three years of age and member
OF the Tribe of Ben Hur.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23
WANTED FOR U. 5. ARMY:-Abl

WANTED FOR U. s. ARMY:-Able
bodied unmarried men between ages
Of q and S5;cltizens OF United States,
of good character and temperate hab-
Its, who can speak. read and write
English. For information apply to
Recruiting officer. Main Street, Lou
isa. KY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23
WANTED.

500 cord poplar and pine timber.
FOR particulars write,
Vaughan Lathe Co. box i62,
catlettaburs, Ky
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

Carson l. Davis has accepted a
position as bookkeeper for the
Southern Bell Telephone Co, and is
located at Ulysses, Lawrence coun-
ty.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

papers to stop hunting up shooting
scrapes. What the Leader needs e.
do is to sop It's wlllful malicious
lying.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

Mr.. Huffman. the well known
citizen OF Central City, who was
recently shot by his son-in-law, died
at II a. m. Saturday. He was
buried at Harvey Town cemetery
Sunday at p. m. the funeral be-
ing conducted by Rev Jackson. Of
Central City
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23
Marsville Public Ledger.

Some days ago The Ledger plac-
ed a new carrier on the Fifth and
Sixth ward routes. He failed TO de-
liver a greRt many papers each day
and said he forgot EN-" because
he had sore leg. II there's a good
boy in that territory who hasn't q
sore leg. and whose forgettery Is Out
OF repair he can have the Job.
Grayson, November 13.-The jury
in the Hall murder case et Olive Hill
brought In verdict. this morning
acquitting Claude Hall Of the muir.
der Of Tom Fraley. and was order
ed back to further consider thu
case Of Clyde Hall. The grand jury
has returned III indictments. most
ly for Illegal sales OF liquor. Thu
Court will adjourn for the term TO
morrow.-Independent.
The high" Tug papers are send
ing out bouquets Here is sam
pie from the Mingo Republican:
The rankest. HEST smelling. an
most ldiosfc thing That comes t
our desk Nowadays and has entr!
as second class mail matter unde
the false statement Of news
piper" Is the Logan Democrat.
! The Bluefleld Lender Is advising
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

Grayson, November, To- Circuit
Court adjourned at Olive Hill To-
day. Clyde Hall was acquitted last
evening OF the murder OF Tom Fra
hey; his brother, Claude, was dis
charged early in the day for same
offense; and las indictments were
returned for the term. Fines TO the
amount of about 800 We're entered
during the term.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

Greenup. KY, II is reported that
work viii begin with the coming
spring on the new Southern railroad.
running from Fullerton southeast
through the county and on to Bris-
toll, Tenn. This would open up al
most inexhaustible fire-clay zero
tory and mean much to this county
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

The Norfolk and Western railway
beginning December l. will grant an
increase Of 10 per cent in wages to
all employees now receiving less than
700 per month.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

Olive Hill. Ky, Nov. 16 John
Tackett was lodged in jail at Gray
son charged with killing John Rine-
hart at Willard, this county, He
claimed II was accidental.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23
THE IDEAL FAMILY LAXATIVE.

THE IDEAL FAMILY LAXATIVE.
is one that can be used by the en-
tire family young and old.weak and
strong, without any danger Of harm.
full effects 1t should have proper
ties which insure the same dose, al
way having the same effect, other
wise the quantity will have TO be
increased and finally lose its effect
altogether. These properties can be
found in that old family remedy
Brandreths Pills, because its ingred-
tents are Of the purest herbal ex-
tracts, and every pill Is kept for
three years before being sold, which
allows them to mellow. We do not
believe there is laxative on the
market that Is SO carefully made.
Brandreth's Pills are the same fine
laxative tonic pill your grandparents
used. They have been in use for
over a century and are sold in ev-
cry drug and medicine store, eth
or plain or sugar-coated.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

owingsville, Ky, Nov. Ia John
Spence. of the eastern part OF the
county. came to town last night 10
attend flddlers' contest. He was
held up just outside of town and
robbed OF $22 and one gallon OF
whisky
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

John canneil. a small boy. was kill
ed at Paris, KY. by stepping on a
live electric wire. blown down dur
ing storm.
In the Boyd Circuit Court VIII
White. charged with the murder of
George Layue. got off with ten Years
in the pen.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

Lightning struck the house OF James
j. Shannon, in Lexington, Monday
evening, demoli'he, the chimney.
tore hole in the roof, aid knock
ed plastering off the sitting room.
No one was In the house. the fam
lily having gone to neighbor's for
a short visit
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

May Belle Sullivan, aged years,
was burned to death in Catlettsburg
last week. She was lefu a romo
with an open fire and no one 10
watch her.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

We have In our midst young
couple only % years of age. who
have a family OF five children. Who
can beat this record? One OF the
schools girls has a grandmother. who
was only 80 when she be,dme
grandma, her-Tribune.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23

The M.nisters'. Deacons, and
Laymens Meeting OF the Twelve
Pole Association. will be held at
Centeryille on Friday and Saturday
before the fifth Sunday in Deem
Der, 1906.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-11-23
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John Cannell, a small boy. was kill
ed at Paris, KY. by stepping on a
live electric wire. blown down dur
ing storm
In the Boyd Circuit Court Win
White, charged with the murder Of
George Layne. got off with ten Years
In the pen.
Carson L. Davis has accepted a
position as bookkeeper for the
Southern Bell Telephone Co, and Is
located at Ulysses. Lawrence coun-
ty.
The Norfolk and Western railway
beginning December /. will grant an
increase OF 10 per cent in wages to
all employees now receiving less than
500 per month.
May Belle Sullivan, aged 5 years,
was burned to death in Catlettsburg
last week She was lefu a romo
with an open fire and no one 10
watch her.
The MASTERS. Deacons, and
Laymens Meeting OF the Twelve
Pole Association. will be held at
CSuteryille on Friday and Saturday
before the fifth Sunday in Deem
Der. 1906.
Olive Hill. Ky, Nov 16. - John
Taekett was lodged in jail at Gray
son charged with killing John Rine.
hart at Willard, this county He
claimed II was accidental
owingsville, Ky, Nov. 1s.- John
Spence. OF the eastern part OF the
county. came to town last night TO
attend a fiddlers' contest He was
held up just outside of town and
robbed OF $22 and one gallon OF
whisky
Lightning struck the house OF James
j. shannon, in Lexington, Monday
evening, demolished the chimney.
tore hole in the roof, aid knock
ed plastering off the sitting room
No one was In the house. the fam
lily having gone to n neighbor's for
a short visit
We have In our midst young
couple only 81 years OF age. who
have a family OF five children. Who
can beat this record? One OF the
schools girls has grandmother. who
was only 80 when she be,dme a
grandma, her-T Tribune.
Mr.. Huffman. the well known
citizen of Central City, who was
recently shot by his son-in-law, died
at II a m. Saturday. He was
buried at Harvey Town cemetery
Sunday at p. m. the funeral be-
ing conducted by Rev. Jackson. Of
Central City
Greenup, KY, Nov. A. Sterling
Meek, formerly prominent citizen
OF this county, died at New Boston.
O., yesterday from blood poisoning
originating from a small pimple on
his nose He was compelled to take
to his bed saturday lie was forty
three years OF age and member
of the Tribe OF Ben Hur
Greenup, KY, II is reported that
work will begin with the coming
spring on the new Southern railroad.
running from Fullerton southeast
through the county and on to Bris-
toll. Tenn This would open up al
most inexhaustible fire-chy zero
tory and mean much to this county
Grayson, November, To- Circuit
Court adjourned at Olive Hill To-
day. Clyde Hall was acquitted last
evening OF the murder of Tom Fra
hey; his brother, Claude, was dis
charged early in the day for same
offense; and las indictments were
returned for the term. Fines TO the
amount Of about 800 We're entered
during the term.
Maysville Public Ledger
Some days ago The Ledger plac-
ed a new carrier on the Fifth and
Sirth ward routas He failed fo de-
The Washington times., 1906-08-05

has there been so many free attractions
as are now being announced from week
10 week at Luna Park. KiIo. a Hln5oO
jail breaker, gives daily performances
OF expert chain releasing Kadin Sami
has added a late European importation
called "Hlndoo TeleEraphy." which has
proven even more mystifyiHg than his
previous acts. In the Scenict0Tium. Al
ph0ns5 Zelaya. wel,-knOWn 10 Washing
ton people from his recent marital trOu-
bles here. has been especially engaged
as pianist. giving recitals from the time
the park opens until the close. Other
recent features that have met with in
staut favor Is the free dancing provided
during the afternoons. and the free ad-
mission 10 all school children, whether
residents iu Washington or not, every
Saturday afternoon.
Manager George +. GW announces
that Ralph Johustoue, late Of the New
York Hippodrome. viii be the outdoor
free attraction all Of next week His
work consists Of trick bicycle acts with
backward anu forward somersauIts on
The moving wheel
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
LONG-NECKED GIRAFFES
BREAK DOWN WIRES

LONDON. Aug. 4-Girahes. with their
long necks are frequent source Of
trouble 10 the telegraph service IN the
African jungle. A breakdown on the
Victoria Falls line. l25 miles from Bull
awayo. the other day. was due TO a herd
Of these lofty beasts getting their necks
entaugIed in the wires. They pulled
down about a nile OF wire. and broke
down three Of the iron poles.
The interruption lasted only q few
hours. as the Hneman happened 20 be
IN the ueighDOrhOOd at the time.
Since the Victoria Falls line was open
ed six interruptions have occurred
the Interference OF the wild
beasts with the wires.
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
Return Engagement of
Fifty Talented Lady
Musicians.

The Navassars Ladies' Band Of fifty
musicians. and the Great Albas. sehsl-
tlonal tight wire performer win be the
leading features of Luna Parks inter
esting bin for this week.
Since their last appearance in Wash
inEt0u. the Nayassars have been maxim 3
a tour OF the Luna Parks OF Scranton,
Cleveland. and Pittsburg. coming 10
Washington direct from the latter
amusement resort. Chief among their
best known soIOists are Mss Lillian
Sieger. c0rnetisr. and Miss Ida ReIJer-
trombone soIoist The saxaphone Sex
tet, which made such "a great hit
with Luna's patrons during their last
engagement. IS stiu a leading favorite
on the program at each concert II Is
said that the ladies Of the band are
anxious 10 again appear on the White
I.ct during then coming engagement,
their former concert there having been
both a novelty TO the musicians them
selves as well as a unique treat 20 the
OF the District
Albas viii remain at Luna Park an
other week, giving his tight-wlre per-
fOrmance every afternoon and evening.
His greatest achievement, and one
which IS almost suicidal in character.
is left until the last This is the thrill
ing slide for life down 55-rOOt wire
incline.
Not nee the opening Of the resort
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
House for Aged Poor
Ready in One Month
Two Hundred and Thirty Inmates of Aims
house Will Take Up Residence in Hand
some Building at GiesbOrO Point

Three years ago, spurred on by an
insistent public demand, the District
Commissioners, cooperating with the
District Board OF Charities. formulated
a plan for the care OF the local aged
and infirm poor, based on ideal lines and
with the particular design Of removing
this public philanthrophy from the en-
ylronmeuU Of the District wOrkhouse.
Congress appropriated Sl25,00O for the
needed buildings, and one month hence.
lmbued with a keen desire 10 spend
their crippled or declining years amid
surroundings far more congenial than
heretofore, go or more inmates Of the
District almshOuse will bid gOOd-by TO
their present quarters and move into
the new Home for the Aged and In
firm, located at Shepherd s Landing, just
beyond GeisborO Point. on the Potomac
river.
About three-quarters of a mile from
the river Is a grove OF nearly 275 acres
OF as picturesque country as can be
found In the vicinity of the National
Capital and built with a view 10 af-
fording every comfort and modern con
yenience. the new home IS regarded as
a model Of it's kind
The fact that the erection of such an
Institution nils a lOng-feIt lack in the
District and that its doors will be
thrown open within the next thirty
days has aroused its intended occupants
many Of whom VIII. in this. take their
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
QUAINT OLD CUSTOM
ON ST. SWITHIN'S DAY

LONDON, Aug. Among the curious
old customs stiu surviving In English
rural parishes, one Of the quaintest is
the observance Of St. Swithin's day. at
the village OF Old Weston. Huntingdon
shire.
St. Swithin is the patron saint OF the
village church. and every year. on the
dedication festival. the floor Of the an
cient building is strewn with new-mown
hay. This is done in accordance with
the viii OF Of a doner who left a field
for the benefit of the church, on eondi-
tion that II was mown every year Just
before St Swithin's Day. and the cut
ting thrown down in the aisIes OF the
church.
The purpose Of the ha-- on the floor is
said 10 have been 10 muffle the squeak
ing of new boots. worn by the Old Wes-
ton parishioners, who always came to
church on feast day newly shod.
The Washington times., 1906-08-05

last pilgrimage, 10 a pitch Of anticipa-
ton.
Aside from the sentimental interest
naturally attached 10 the opening OF this
model home. the details Of its construc-
ton, planned after a careful study Of
those Of similar institutions IN other
cities, are worthy Of the highest praise
for those who made il possible
The plan OF the buildings. which are
connected by long corridors in order
70 give easy access TO both inmates and
attendants, was adopted after the pa
vilion system. similar TO that ia the
construction Of many hospitals
The four main buildings, in which the
aged and cripples viii have their living
quarters and Iounging rooms, face di-
recuy 10 the southwest, making it pos
sible for them 70 receive the benefits
OF sunlight and southern exposure.
one Of the features OF these buildings.
the lack Of which has been considered
fault in many similar homes, Is the
four glass-inciOsed Iounging rooms front
ed by open porches. Stretching along
the front OF each of the buildings,
measuring twenty-slX by seventy five
feet. and arranged to give ample com
fort 10 all. they fulfill IN the truest
sense the stated object Of the District
Board Of Charities TO give 10 its aged
and crippled dependents the best that
public charity, through a generous tax
paving people, can afford.
The Washington times., 1906-08-05
ON DISCARDED FROCK
GOOD REBATE IS PAID

LONDON. Aug. THE society woman
who desires TO be economical can now
by dealing with a certain French dress
maker ia London effect a saving OF %
per cent In her dress bills.
When she has worn an expensive
evening toilette at half a dozen func-
tions and Is tired of it she can take it
back 10 the modiste I'm question, who
viii allow her a quarter Of the pr!ce
toward new frock.
In this way court gowns. wedding
dresses and other ornate toilettes. With
are TOO conspicuous TO be worn oiCer.
are exchanged for less costly frocks for
everyday wear.
This ingenious FrenchWoman makes
good business out of the fashionable
woman's foibIe Of shedding a distinctive
costume as soon as she becomes noted
for IT,