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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14
HIcKsvILLE.

Bro. Berry preached to n lars
congregation here last Sunday.
Misses Belvia Jobe and Jessie Rose,
Of osie, were visiting Miss Isabelle
Hicks Sunday, ua,
Mr.. Stewart, OF Ashland, was cali
ing on AL Hicks last Monday.
Buck Woods was here last Tues
day buying hogs.
w. NJ. Holbrook recently sold
fine drove of cattle 10 Geo, Belcher.
Doc Smith was here last Monday
collecting tax. 49,.
Ranvillia and Hester. Hol-
brook were visiting Miss Isabelle
Hicks last Sunday, -
John Gulllon is making .srosstiea
for Z. Pinkerton.
silas Jobe, Of osie, was visiting
here last Sunday.
Alvin Holbrook was visiting friends
on Blaine last Saturday.
snooksia
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14
Eligible For StOrekeepers.

Foster Helm, secretary of the Lex
ington Board Of Civil Service Exam
liners, has received a list OF eligi-
bles for store-keeper gauger in this
internal revenue district, resulting
from the annual examinations held
last September In Lexington. Frank
fort and Maysville. The list is the
largest this district has even had,
twenty-five persons having passed
the examinations.
The following is a list Of the elig-
ible living in this section: George
NJ Johnson, Paintsville; William H
Anglin, Carter county; Alonzo F.
vanhoose. Mingo, Johnson county;
Fred G. vanhoose, Mingo; James A.
Day. Roscoe, Elliott county; Walter
r. Fannin. Roscoe, Elliott county;
Commodore p Gibbs, Mingo, and
Aaron Brown. sItka, johnson eoun-
~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14
cADMUs.

Clave Stewort was visiting friends.
friends here Sunday.
Bill Whit is on the sick list
Sam Workman was visiting John
Ekers Sunday.
Milt Carter was visiting friends
here Sunday
Maud Crank, of this place, has
gone 70 Portsmouth to work in the
shoe factory.
Heber Rife was visiting friends
Sunday.
Dora Roberts visited her sister at
Culbertson the past week
John Robertslmade a business trip
to Catlettsburg one day last week.
lin Hensley was visiting friends
Sunday.
Several people of this place at
tended the show at Green Valley Sat
urday night.
Austin Rife was visiting Mr.. Elk
ins Sunday.
There will be church at Green
valley Sunday eve without fail
Rosa Dkers was calling at Mr.
Belcher's Saturday.
Jim Compton was visiting W. v.
Roberts Sunday.
Chit Hewlett went TO Louisa last
week on business.
We are all glad to know that the
report Of w. v. Roberts death = a
mistake.
Old rumor says we are to have a
lot Of weddings Christmas.
Jess Hall and wife visited home
folks Sunday.
Mrs. Mart Webb and children. Of
Polley's Chapel, were visiting her
parents here Saturday and Sunday.
Ed. Mady, who has been sick for
some time. we are sorry to say is
no better
Ed. Rife and Buck Elkins went
to Twin branch Sunday.
Mrs. Sizemore has been visiting
her brother. w. v. Roberts, for the
past two weeks
Tom Chadwick and wife were Wis
iting Jim Chadwick Friday
Misses Hester Woods, and Mood
vanhorn were visiting Miss Jessie
Stuart Sunday.
Miss Nellie Hewlett gave a birth
day party to her friends Saturday
night and all report nice time.
Misses Della Belcher and Mary
Belcher were visiting in 0lioville
Sunday.
George Short went to Morgan Sat-
urday night
Willie Chadwick was visiting VIM.
Belcher Sunday.
John D. Beleher left here last week
for Portsmouth, where he will spend
the winter.
Bill Isaac was calling on friends
Sunday.
Andy Woods contemplates a visit
TO Ashland sooL to visit relatives.
Jim Berry, who has been away for
some time, has returned home
Blue Eyes
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14

A pretty Wedding occurred at the
home Of VIM. King in Antelope, Tex
us on Dec. 2. 1906. which will be Of
interest to many friends in Louisa.
Miss Sue Pickerell and MIR. s. j.
pctscn were married. with Misses
Carrie Roberts and Exah CrNbtree,
and Messrs p. L. Dotson, and Carl
RousInville and twenty-eight invit-
Cd kuesss; with n beautiful wedding
dinner only such as Kentucky peo-
pIe can spread. Miss Sues uncle,
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. King, were
Kcntuchians whom she has been
vlsitinE the past year, The bride
was handsomely attired In grey silk.
The presents from the groom's moth
Or and sisters we're handsome and
useful. Tho bride Is the daughter
Of Thomas b. Pickrell. Of Louisa
where her sterling worth and pleas
ant manners arc well known. The
eroom is a prominent cotton plant
Or = Northern Toxaa They will Wis
Il her parents the first Of the year
but will reside in Toms
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14
A Country Wedding.

On "Wednesday evening Miss Nan
sie See, daughter Of Felix sss, was
married to Frank Wilson, son of Jack
wr.on, deceased. The wed'liaS &C
cr.ed at the residence OF the bride
who 4 most excellent young Wo-
man. She Is very pretty and in
rrtgcnt and has large circle Of
aimiling friends
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14

The men who have been employ
ed on the lock In Big Sandy river
received ray for work which was
perrormed before the Baker Con-
tract Company went into the hands
Of receiver. Local merchants,
also who held claims against the
company were paid.
The Superintendent in charge now
says work will soon be resumed and
the work will be pushed to compile
ton a. early as weather conditions
win apormite-Catle Tribune.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14
Federal Court.

The December term OF United
States District Court opened Mon
day afternoon. with Hon. A. NJ J.
Cochran presiding as Judge and U,
& ,Attorney J. H. Tinsley and U. S.
Marshal S. G. Sharp present
The docket is an unusually large
one, comprising the usual medley
Of offenses tried in this Court The
attendance Is also very large The
jurors from Lawrence County are
James Prince, James Norton, and
Frank Hammond.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14
An Excellent Young Man Dead.

The many friends of Lafe Hays,
keeper OF the County Inflrmary. will
regret TO learn that death has
again visited his family. This time
the victim was his son Mart, aged
10 years. The death occurred on
Sunday last, and II was the second
time this year that the family has
suffered sore bereavement The
other death was that of n young
married daughter, which occurred
last Spring, Mart Hays was very
worthy young man. moral, industri-
Gus and well educated Mr.. Hays
and family .haye the warm sympathy
Of all who know them
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14
GOSSIP CLUB
tlabOrateIy Eatertains the Finch
Club and Husbands.

Quite the swellest function given
In this city In many moon was the
reception given by tho Gossip Club
~ the Hotel brunswick last Friday
evening The guests OF honor were
the members OF tho Finch Club, and
ON this delightful occasion the men,
heretofore left In the cold, were
greatly In evidence. On very MA
" occasions the ladies' Of the Cos
sip-no Jest lntendedl- had been Ia
vited to the meetings OF the Finch
era, and in graceful recognition I
these courteSies the reception Al
the hotei was tendorcd. and In an-
swer 10 the r. s. v. r. on the cards
4 invitation there we're very few
''regrets." and those few totally un-
aso,dable.
From to 1880. said the cards,
and the hours of innocent enjoyment
proved oil too short and few The
pu =. halls and dining room of
the Brunswick worp resplendent with
light, flowers and tasteful dec3N-
don, and when the throngs OF beau.
liful women. Handsomely sowned, add
"a the attraction OF their presence
the scene was n living picture OF
elegance
FiInnh was the sport OF the ey-
ning. and soon the players were
deep In lis lntricAnies, Eight tables
played. and the game was progress
Eye. The progress some OF the gen
ticmen made was scarcely visible
10 the naked eye. bui they had Just
NJ much fun as those whose score
cards looked like sleeves at the end
q the gAmeA
The hosts on this anspicious might
were not unmlndfnl OF the appetitei
sf those whom thsy hid bidhen com-
tortably seated ut one long table
which was cleaning In linen, glas'
and silver. these ladies and gentle
men 0onslppsd, but they never Flinch'
"a from the trnthsnme salad. th'
nppoiring relhhcs. the delicious crear
and the frapant. Satisfying coffee
This vcry essential element in th'
cceptlon was In ;he eompetnt hand
u Mr. and MrS J. c. Adams, and s
d neoilaa 10 Say more along thi'
Iine
The young daughter Of the house
Miss Jean Adams. and Misses Ethe
and Opal Spencer gracefully assist
"a during the evening.
Altogether the reception was
pronounced nicccss in every paricu
Tar, and long TO be remembered
Those present were: DIR. and Mrs
a. W wroten. Mr.. and Mrs Aul
Snyder, Mr. and Mrs s. J, Justice
Mr.. and Ms. A. NJ. Hughes. Mr
and Mrs. NJ. r. Conlcy. DR.. and Mrs
ID. Blggs. Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Sui
tivan. Mrs Dora y. Cook. Miss stelll
conley. Mrs +. IA Stewart, Mrs, 7
n Roberts, Richard Moore.
Gossip;
Mr. and Mrs, d. J. Burchett, Jr,
Mr and Mrs. J. @. Burns, Mr.. an'
Mrs r. l. vinson. Mrs, r. A. Bick
o. Miss Edith Marcum, Mrs. Mar
Burns-Horton. Miss Ethel 0'Brien
Mr. and Mrs. J. /. Carey.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14

Charles Martin, sent from Boyd co.
to ue peuitentiary for life for kill
ing Lazerus yinsoh about eight
years ago. has been pardoned by
I, Governor. 1t will be remem-
bertd that Mr.. vinson, who had gone
70 Catlettsburg on business. was
found dead near the Big Sandy
l~idge. Martins bad health was
a factor In effecting his release
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14

The southern Bell Telephone Com
pany has its local and long distance
service at this place almost ready
for the public. The operator for
the Louisa switchboard has not been
an. tLi,ed. Inquiry was made aboat
long distance rates, bnt the employees
do not seem to know what they will
en- the contracts for serv-
.ce were signed the subscribers were
told that the rate TO Huntington.
catlettsburg, Ashland, and other
'ong distance points would be hs-
tenths OF cent per mile. We pre-
sumo this will be the rate.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14

The following reads good and,when
concocted, doubtless tastes good. Try
1t, some of you noted providers:
Peel and separate into lobes four
oranges, and cut each lobe in half.
Blanch cup of English walnut
meats; take the seeds from three
dozen Malaga grapes Mix these in
gradients together. set in the ice
for an hour. or until very cold, put
into salad bowl lined with crisp
lettnce leaves, cover with mayon-
naise dressing and serve.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14

A horrible catastrophe occurred in
the lower end OF Ashland at an ear
ly hour Sunday morning, when two
people, man and woman were
burned to death in a little shanty,
The man is known TO be Thomas
Kavanaugh, character well known
about town, while the identity Cf
the woman is in Teseure shroui-
ed In mystery 1t is generally be-
lieved to be Mrs, Anne Morhorn.
alias Winters. alias Station. alias
Kivanaugh. while some believe the
body % be tha Of Maggie Perkins.
a girl OF about Is years Of age.
Thcs. Kavanaueh, his son Ed,
aged 30. and the Winters woman
lived together in a shack on the
river bank, just below the Ashland
Iron 4 Mining Compaay's furnace,
Ed Kavanaugh and the woman had
lived together about eight years.
first at Greenup avenue and 18th
street, and later at the scene OF the
fire.
The origin Of the fire Is not known.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14
Music Store.

]. P. Gartin will open his music
store the first of next week in the
building next door to Shipman and
Gentry. A piano makes an elegan,
Christmas present He will have
pianos, brgans, graphophones and
Il small instruments in stock He
buys direct from the factories and
Ill his prices are low,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14
Married at the Court House.

On last Monday a marriage was
solemniEed at the Court House the
high contracting parties and the
Minister coming from Boyd county
They were Miss Elizabeth Cohn, who
was married to X B. Franklin, and
the, pracher was the Rev. Mr.. Stan
ley. OF the Protestant Methodist
Church.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14

]. t. Roberts. Of Ashland. made
a business call in our city Monday
evening; but II is noised about that
Mr.. Roberts goes to Paintsville.
wednesday, on sdll more important
business. He Is an old Lawrence
county boy, and perhaps CD win
return to the Big Sandy regions for
a life companion. Who knowsf-Ind.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14
The School of Expression.

Inc ouuoIItluLucuL OllcItu Ds
some OF Miss Stafford,s pupils at
the Opera House on last Friday ev-
ening was one OF the best ever pre-
sented by amateus In this city Long
before the curtain rose the house
was full to overflowing, and from
the entrance bow OF pretty Lucille
Sullivan TO the final curtain on My
Aunt From California interest new
er tagged ON part OF the apprecia-
tive audience and not a single fail
ure occurred on part OF the we'll
trained participants. There were
recltations. monologues. pantomime,
drill. comedy; and many OF the ef-
forts were well worthy OF profes-
sionals. Enunciation, gesture, Ia
cial expression. costumes, thorough
knowledge Of their lines, bits Of
by-play and stag" business all these
were shown with a degree Of excel
lence which elected words of sur
prise and delight. II is very diff
ticult. and In many cases very
delicate matter. To mention one par
tlclpant In entertainments Of
this sort, and all, but
I'm this instance no one
can feel slighted when II is said that
little Roberta Dixon, the baby Of
the company, evoked storms of ap-
plause by her ''cuteness" She
W billed .ust a bit in he opening
lines, but her self-possession and
subsequent funny business > cap
tured the crowd The pantomime,
something new on Louisa stage.
WAS very pretty indeed. There were
two monologues. very from each
other ip all but excellence In rendi-
ton. and how those two young girls
succeeded in becoming letter-perfect
and not omit the slightest detail
OF manner OF expression was won
der to all who heard and saw.
/ The Violet Drill" was also new
and II was a winner. 1t needed
only n big stage and a calcium light
to make Il equal TO professional
performance.
And these School Of Expression
girls know how TO play comedy. "ouT
Aunt From California" may have
had a better presentation by
squad Of professionals. but the NEWS
doubts IL Why. there wasn't
break" from the opening lines tC
the closing ableau, and the omL
cal and totally unexpected finale
sent the audience home in a splend'
ID humor.
No other town OF its size in this
or any other State can show as man,
pretty girls as were seen on the
stage OF our Opera House last Fri
day night Blondes, brunettes an,
mediums. bright OF eye and faces
full Of expression, they could have
challenged the world and come Of
winnersl
\ Mrs. II. C. Sullivan with her ap
propriate song behind the scenes ant
Miss Nellie Bromley by her piano
IL "a ha ctsa
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14

Andrew Belcher. Of Donithan, has
bought lot in Fountain Park Ad-
dition to Louisa across in the Point,
and II is said he will build res
idence on It at once. A number Of
trees have been set out since the
public sale was made and other i'm
provements are TO be made.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14
PERT PARAGRAPHS
Picked Up AT Pike, Paint and
PrestOnSburg.

John r. Morgan, of Pike county,
sent to the penitentiary for two
years for manslaughter, has been
paroled.
The Kentucky Home Telephone
Company's line is now connected
with Elkhorn and some OF the min
ing camps.
Notwithstanding Magoffin county is
overwhelmingly Republican a major
ity of the magistrates constituting
the Fiscal Court are Democrats.
w Scott Whit, of Pikeville, seeks
the Republican Legislative nomina-
ton in the district composed of the
counties of Johnson, Martin and Pike.
Ben Blanton was run over by a
saw log and instantly killed, near
Harry Barkers residence on Big
Paint creek Johnson county, Thurs
day.
Miss Cloe Ripley, who was in 1T
tendance on Mrs Nell d. May dur
ing her illness, left today for her
home at Ironton, o., Mrs. May be-
ing much improved.
Willie Davidson, the youngest son
Of Mr.. and Mrs S. P. Davidson, was
thrown from a wagon at the depot,
Saturday. receiving severe cuts and
bruises. His left leg was badly cut,
the wound laying open, exposing the
bones In his leg.
The Paintsville Masonic lodge has
leased the third floor OF the Paints
Vile National Bank building for
lodge purposes. A fine lodge room
with ample ante rooms has been fit
ted out and the goat is given the
very best of accommodations.
The Kentucky Home Telephone
Company line Is now connected with
the following up-riven points: Judge
]. w. Ford's, at Axtel; Edgewater
Coal and Coke Co, on Marrowbone;
J., E. Ratllffs store, at the Mouth oi
Marrowbone; Rock House; ]. S. Rat
lifts store, at Lookout; Henry Clay
Coal Company; HELLER, and Elkhorr
William r. Layne has recently
received transfer from the office
OF the auditor for the Postoffice De
partment to the office of the Com.
missioner of Indian Affairs in The
Department of Interior, where h
! is holding down an important desk
! with bright chances for promotion
Mr.. Layne, who is a native oi
Laynesville, Floyd county, KY.
a graduate of the Eastern Kentucky
Normal Schaol, OF Prestonsburg Be
fore going to Washington he wa.
a teacher in the public schools, HI
/. is president of the debating society
Of the National University of Wash.
ington city. and will graduate il
law from that institution in May
He has recently completed an ex,
haustve lecture on Shakesphere'l
'ulius Caesar, which he will have
printed in pamphlet form.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14

James A. Abbott has moved into
the Bert Shannon residence in the
South end. The house vacated by
Mr. Abbott will be rented and Occu-
pied by Prof. Byington II he can Sc
cure a renter for the house he now
occupies.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14

IosT;-PlaiR Gold watch with init
ials on case Lost In Louisa hst
Saturday; Finder return to Big San
dy News and receive reward
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14

John R. Morgan, of Pike county,
sent to the penitentiary for two
years for manslaughter, has been
paroled.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-12-14

The Paintsville Masonic lodge has
leased the third floor OF the Paints
vile National Bank building for
lodge purposes. A fine lodge room
with ample ante rooms has been fit
ted out and the goat is given the
very best of accommodations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-12
LITTLE wArF FoUsD.
Baby Left on Walk in Front of Isrevy-
 ton Residence


 Brewton, Sept. II. ---(special. )-- Quite sensation was caused in Brew ton this morning by the discovery of girl baby only a few hours old on the walk in front of T. NJ Meals res- idence on Douglas Avenue.
 Marshal Weaver was informed and too kthe waif in charge and is caring for if unti home can be found. The chidl was lying just inside the gate. and it is evident that the party leav- ing it did not come inside the yard, but reached over the fence and laid his burden on the walk. Investiga- ttons are in progress and the marshal iE of the opinion that he will discover the parties guilty of the act.
 The child is we'll developed and ap- parently in good physical condition It was not dressed, but wrapped in some ragged clothes. This is the first in- stance of tho kind ever recorded here and the citizens are naturally fndig- naut over the occurrence.
 Work on the new Louisville and Nashville freight and passenger depot here has been commenced. Material is being received and a large force of men are at work tearing away por- tion of the old building and moving the freight house back to mako room for the new structure.
 Large and commodious waiting rooms for white and negro passengers will be built, the offices enlarged and a large addition made to the freight house. It Is estimated that about s5,000 will be expended on the build- ing. Brewton has long since outgrown the present building, and the citizens and travelling public are gratiffed that work on the long promises new depot tAs been commenced
 Brewton Institute opened yesterday under most favorable conditions for a successful session. All the teachers are present except Miss Rohr, who was delayed in arriving on account of trip taken to Europe this summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-12
DETECTIVES EMPLOYED.
People of Tuscumbia Determined t
 Ston SnmdnY Drinking.


 Tuscumbia. Sept. 11.-(Speeial)-- There Is a movement under way by the citizens OF this city to call a halt in Sunday "tipp1ing" in Tuscumbia, which is said to exist in spite of the rigid ordinances adopted by the City Counc1.
 Private detectives have been em. ployed and made their first report Sunday. #
 Four of the six saloons were caught violating the Sunday law, only two escaping. The violators will be re- ported to the grand jury, which con- venes the first Monday in October and those interested in stopping the sale of liquors on Sunday will do their utmost to have the law breakers pun ished to the limit. It Is said that not drop of whiskey can be bought in Sheffield on the Sabbath. and the peo- pie of Tuscumbia claim that such a state of affairs must exist in their town and are willing to use their money and influence to that end.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-12
IPernnnnl.l

Madisonville, Ky, September 4, 1906. Mir. B. M Starks, General Manager.
 Louisville, Ky.
 Dear sir-I have your letter of sef- tember srd. in reply to mine of Sep tember 1st, in which you say 1T sat isfactory to me, you will place copies of the correspondence in question in the hands of the operators Tn the ser vice of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad I do not object in the least to the correspondence being used; in fact. my letter to you of september 1st would indicate as much.
 As I understand your letter Of Au- gust 31st. it defines, with good and sufficient reasons. the Companys at ganization, with which I believe tho majority of the men are as untamii- far KS I was. and 1 think that iAe telegrApha2 and also the stndent are
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-12
REASONS W4YL. 6 " OPERATORS
 HAVE NOT JOINED TEE O. R T

The following interesting corres- pondence explains itself:
 Madisonville, Ky, August 2s, 1908. Mir. B. M. Starks, general manager, Louisville. Ky.
 Dear Sir: I am agent of the Louis- vile and Nashville Railroad at this station, and have been connected with its telegraph department for-the past thirty-five years. For the above reas- on, probably more than any other cause. I have been asked in substance the following questions by number of the telegraph operators with whom I am acquainted: Why haven't the Louisville and Nashville operators joined the O. R. T. and organized here- toforeT' Why shouldn't we join the o. R. T. organization. and ask for a schedule?"
 Without reference to my personal attitude either for or against the o. R. T. or organization, would like to ask what reply you would make to the above questions.
 Yours truly,
 D. M Woodbridge,
 Agent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-12
DEsHLER SCHOOL OPENS.
Prominent Men of Tuscumbia Spoke to
 Pupils.

Tuscumbia, Sept. II Especial. )-- The opening of the Deshler Female Institute in this city yesterday morn- ing was the most suspicious and flat treing in the entire history of this well-known institution.
 The program of the exercises occu- pied the full forenoon, consisting Of addresses by Hons. A. H. Carmichael T. Kirk and F. B. Almon and Rev. w F. Trump.
 The principal, Mrs. James Jackson also delivered an interesting address. The enrolment this morning number ed seventy-two, which. 1t is thought, will be increased to 100 by the end of the month.
 The opening was largely attended bv the patrons and friends of the school, and the indications are that the ensuing term will be the banner year of the Deshler's existence.