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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
BUCHANAN.

Mrs Lou Johnson and Mrs. r. J.
Cooksey have gone to Madlscuyille,
w. Va, to join their husbands who
have employment there.
Mrs. Geo, Williamson is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Jack Faulkner, IN
Catlettsburg.
Sam McSorley came down from
Chapman Saturday and remained over
Sunday with home folks.
Mrs. Ralph Booten and Mrs. Archer
of Prestonsburg, are the guests Of
relatives here.
Geo. Williamson is in Washington.
D. c., on business. From there he
goes TO James river, Va, where he
will work for Smith Contract Co.
this season.
Misses Marie and Lizzie Wellmaa
are up from Catlettsburg for a short
visit.
Mrs. S. S. Smith and Mrs. Boyle
have gone to James river after a
pleasant visit with Mrs. Smiths
parents.
w. E, Calhoun came up from Hunt
ington Saturday ana spent Sunday
with his wife and children who are
visiting j. O. Black
Henry Patton, of PrestonsbuTg,
spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs.
Ezra Hatten.
Mrs. Booten, Mrs. Archer and Mrs.
Chas. Warren are spending to-day
with Mrs f. J. Wright at her home
at Kayanaugh.
Miss Jessie Stewart, Of Ashland,
is visiting relatives here.
Squire Compton. of Blaine. sDelt
last Sunday with his brother here.
Mrs. o. H. Kinner goes TO Ashland
Thursday for a visit with her sister,
Mrs. Sadie York.
Mrs. Sadie Hatten is IN Louisa
today.
VIM. Chapman, an aged and highly
respected citizen Of Durbin, died Tues
day, and was buried Wednesday. He
had been Supt of Durbin Sunday
School number of years and had
a host of friends who we're panied 10
hear of the death of Uncle Billy,
as he was Familiarity called.
VIM. A. Bradley, an old citizen Of
Zelda, died last week of heart fad
IRE. dot"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
poNrTHAN.

Quite large crowd attended
church and Sunday School at this
place Sunday.
There viii be a baptzing at The
river Sunday evening, June ard.
Misses Ella ad Frances Harvey and
Mamie Lambert were the pleasant
guests OF Mrs. Hernia vinson satur-
day evening.
Miss Belle vinson is contemplating
a trip TO Louisa this week,
Miss Annie vinson. OF Oregon.
will visit Miss Belle and HERNIA VIA
sen next week
MIR. Harris and hts son have NOV
ed their mill at the mouth Of Mud
dy Branch where they will saw for
some time.
Miss Hernia Vlasoa called on
Mamie Lambert Sunday evening.
Miss Grace Chapman has gone to
Crown City to visit her aunt, where
she will remain fer several weeks.
II. W. Lambert paid hons folks a
visit last week
Two Friends (of (course)
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
They Have Arrived.

The presence of locusts by the
thousands is noted in all parts OF
the county, but so far no damage
has been done by them. One farmer
reported that he had examined the
wings of number of the pests md
says all of them contained the let
tiers wv. W." Superstitious people
say this means war and want, and
that the regular seventeel-year 10
Gusts always have letters on thafr
wings prophetic Of conditions for the
year Of their visitation. They rny
that the last time the locusts VS.
itea this country heir wings were
marked up. Pr, and that the year
was enc OF peace ana plenty. ''s
The fact As you can see, In your
fancy, almost any old letter on their
wings The NEWS saw a wing yes-
terday with "W. W." on It. These
cant mean nnythlng but Whooping
Cough and Worms. "P. p" stand
for Peanuts and Peas, and every
grocer who advertises In this paper
viii tell you that they are very
abundant this year The pharoah
birdie certainly knows his busiaess.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
Marshal's Sale for Taxes.

by virtue o. taxes due The city q
Louisa for the year 1896. VIII On
Monday the is day Of June, 1905.
between the hourp of 10 O'Clock a.
m and o'clock D m. At The City
Hall In Louisa, expose to the highest
bidder, Tor cash IN haud. the fol-
lowing property. or 80 much thereof
rs may be necessary 70 satisfy IN
amount q the taxes due the af1re.
said, and costs. towit.
a house and 10, In the city q
IouIsa. ny, known as tac old Small
place, and aliolaing land u Nosr
burgess. Paiscy Gobic. A. J. CARED.
'hd Il. c. Summons Levied ulon
as the property Of D Brown
r. A. STONE, city Marshal
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
Driving Business Away.

Good roads are worse needed than
anything else. A prominent citizen
Of East Fork said to us this wSisk
that the people in that section were
hauling their products to Ashland,
a trip requiring two days, rather
than try to come to Louisa This
is all because BOYD county has good
roads and Lawrence has not He
said these people were loyal enough
to their home county to prefer 20
come to Louisa. but the odds are
too great at present. Let's wake
up and get good roads some way.
They are cheap at almost any price
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
NorlcE ro coRREsroNpgNrs-

win our esteemed correspondents
please try to have their fWon reach
US By Monday or Tuesday Wcdnes.
Day and Thursday are our rush
days. but II YOU have anything Of
spG'al importance send Il along
even then. We appreciate our ,3up
try contributors aud know they viii
try to help Us in this regard.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
Notice of Sheriff's Sale.

Pursuant to levy made by me on
the 18th day Of May. 1906, on the
hereinafter described tract or tracts
OF land under execution No........
which issued from the office of the
Clark of the Lawrence Circuit Court
on the 9th day of March. 1906. in
favor Of G. d. Bush against George
II. Hlkerson, for the sum Of forty
four dollars and IS cents (S44.35) with
llterest from the 10 day of Dec,
1904, until paid and for $50 costs
Of the action, |, or one of my depu-
ties, will on Monday, June is, 1906.
being County Court day, at the
front door OF the Court House In
Louisa, KY, between the hours Of
ten o'clock a. m. and folr o'clock
p. M, offer for sale to the highest
and best bider the following des-
C-ibed land lyilg IN Lawrence county,
particularly described as follows,
tOwit:
An undivided. ... interest in and
TO the following described tract OF
land, subject to homestead Of his
mother. Julia Fulkcrsol. Beginning
en- the division between Clerr WIN.
Wellmaa and Golf and the he,rs
Of VIM. Fulkerson, deceased at a
set in stone en- said line and IN the
edge of the county road on the lower
eide, this division line stands y. 27ih
degrees east, decided from Thomas
Wallace, date 18th Nov. 1866, run
ming from the black walnut tree (now
stump, on the top Of the ridge near
by Clere's fence, thence with said
Wellman survey and down said road
and nearly with n. 40 degrees W. 80
poles 10 links to the junction on the
Wellman branch just above The bridge
end which runs under the bridge, N.
"a degrees, e. "a poles TO a forked
sycamore Just below the mouth OF
said branch on the river bank, NJ
CA and one-half degrees, w. poles
to see in rock. Wenman corner
on the river bank running to low waite
mark, thence up and with the river
until the line OF the division rs above
described is reached, N. 81 and one
half degrees b.. but running this line
in. back to the beglnning thence
with the line Of beginning,
Being an undivided interest in the
said above described lands, known
as the VIM. Fulkerson home place,
where his widow and children now liy
and what Is known as the Wellman
place, formerly owned by VIM. Full
kerson, deceased, an interest in which
descended to SAID Geo. II. Fulkerson.
Said undivided interest Of land lew
led upon as the property of Geo.
H, Fulkerson, defendant in the said
action.
Said snle Will be made upon a
credit Of six months, purchaser to
execute bond with approved security,
for tho pagmen, Of the parehase
price, same TO be lien upon The
land until the purchase price & paid
In full.
This 3lst day Of May. 1906.
II. B. salter, S. L. c.
BY VIM. Carey, d. s.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
AN OLD FLAME.

Been away from here since 1896
hey"
That's what Say has Mary Ann
Johnson ever changed her name?"
"oh. yes. She's been Mnrie An
ioinetie johnson for some years now
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

The Democratic Committee Tor the
Fourth Congressional and Third AD-
peIlate districts, nominated Ben John
son, of Nelson county. for Congress,
and Judge ]. P. Hobson for appellate
Judge.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

r. W. Miller, of Madison county.
has formally announced as a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for Congress in the Eighth district
He has served four years IN The
General Assembly, and viii have
strong support for the place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

An Indiana preacher has sued his
wife for divorce because she called
him "a tin Jesus Immediately con-
eeived hypocrite.' Such language
would seem to be casus belli as we'll
as cause for divorce.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

For the first time in thirty years
Louisville has had a closed Sunday
The Mayor put ON the lid and the
police held it down. The spasm viii
probably last month.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

The johannesburg Gazette man can
not be ranked among the admirers CT
the Crested Jay Hawk of the Noun
fzins. Hear him:
John d. White may enter the con-
fest for the Republican nomination
FOR Congress from the Eleventh Ken
lucky district He has been suggest
ed as candidate by a Somerset
paper, which should be held strictly
10 account for perpetratlng such an
Enfllction upon his party.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

We received Clipped editorial
from the Log Cabin man, of Gym
xhiana, in regard to the re-nGmlna-
tlcn Of Congressman Bennett. of cur
neighboring county. Bennett is u
nice gentleman and a great states
man, but this Rag is for DR.. Watson,
Of Louisa. so far as heard FROM
Bugle- Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Kentucky is the only State in the
Union which boasts five native sons
IN the United States senate-James
B. McCreary and ]. C. s. Blackburn,
OF Kentucky; Shelby Moore Cullum.
OF Illinois; William ]. Stone. of Mis-
souri,. and Samuel Henry Piles, of
Washington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Secretary of the Treasury Leslie N.
shaw delivered an address before the
students of Kentucky Wesleyan Col
iege, at Winchester, his subject be-
ing 1.-The Growth and Development
uf the United States" This visit OF
ahe distinguished Secretary will pos
sihly erect for him panel or SO Of
political fence.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

The fines Of the recent term Of
the Carer Circuit Court amounted
to S2,O5O Indictments. 1853. most nj
them for the llegnl sale of whisky
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

A change in the rural free delivery
system, which relieves carriers from
examining every box, it is said, will
Gave about an hours time on The
average route.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
IcEl ICE, ICE

We are prepared to deliver pure
fee in any quantity at
any time, at reasonable price. Your
orders viii be appreciated.
Snyder Bros, Louisa, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Official announcement was made by
Chief Justice Fuller of the approach
ing retirement of Justice Brown from
ahe Supreme Court.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

The Bluegrass Graded School TOUR
nameat came to an end at Harrods-
burg, the meeting being one of The
most successful ever held in the
State
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

The Sundry Civil Bill, containing
appropriations of about sS5,OOO,OOO,
was reported to Congress Tuesday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

The Governor has appointed Fred
a Vaughan one of the Board Of
Regents for the State Normal Schools.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Five men were killed and twenty
i've others injured by lightning dur
ing baseball game near Mobile,
Ala, Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Grayson is to have another drug
store, the third. This seems to be
a splendid drug town. Most local
sption towns are.-Trlbune.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Orders for Ice les "a, "a, SNYDER
Hardware store viii be filled at any
time Tor any amoant
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Expert painting. paper hanging and
decorating can on T. c. obrecht
Tor figures amo
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Green Beans, Strawberries, New
Potatoes, Pineapples at Sullivan
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

W. A. Morrow, one of the leading
members of the eastern Kentucky bar,
3ied Wednesday morning at Somerset.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-30
FISKE ENDS IT
WITH BULLET

Edmund n. Flske, employed as a
travelling salesman for the Nicholson
File company during the past ! 5 years.
committed suicide in his room I'm the
Newman hotel this morning by shoot
ing himself through the head.
The deed was apparently premedi-
tated, as he had written three letters
and also left word that his wife, who
is at the Lindell hotel, Lincoln, Neb..
be notified
Letters and kilograms found among
his effects imply that family trouble is
at least one OF the causes OF his TAX
ing his life. one telegram from his
wife stated that she was sorry he did
not carry out his bluff" perhaps In
dicating that he had advised her OF his
intention to commit suicide.
The revolver, OF 32-calibre. lay be-
side him on the bed, with one empty
she'll and a gaping wound In the
breast, directly over the heart showed
where the bullet entered, death prob
ably being instantaneous. His under
vest was burned. showing that he must
have held the weapon close 10 his
breast when he pulled the trigger.
IL was about III O'Clock this morning
when Manager Wade was notified that
the bellboy could not get any response
10 frequent knocks on Mr.. Fiske's door.
With a pass key Mr.. Wade entered the
room and found Mr.. Fiske lying partly
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-30
LABOR LEADERS
DECIDE To TURN
STATES EVIDENCE

Chicago. Nov 30-The old dissensions in
the ranks OF the local Transfers union
were today carried into the case Of Cor
nelus r. Shea. who with is other men, -
on trial for alleged conspiracy In con-
nection with the great Transfers strike
OF June, 1905
Ap5ert Young. former president OF the
Transfers union, William Kelley, busi-
ness agent Of the Coal Teamsters' union
and Michael Murphy. said to have been
member OF the "wreekiHg crew during
the strike. withdrew their pleas OF not
guilty and entered pleas OF guilty. All de
clared their intention Of turning states
evidence
The incident caused intense excitement
In the court room and took the other de-
PENDANTS completely by surprise. Shea and
Young had for years been close friends
Since the last convention OF the Teams
ters' union. however. they have been bit
terly opposed TO each other.
When court opened today. Attorney Le-
roy Brown addressed Judge Ball saying
that no represented Young, Kelly and
Murphy.
When a moment later II was announced
that all three desired to enter pleas Of
guilty, the defense were taken completely
ahack Mr.. Brown then said that his cli-
ents desired TO turn states evidence.
The attorneys for the defense asked and
were granted n short recess I'm the trial
The trouble between Young and Shea re-
suited from the formers attempt to se-
cure the presidency OF the International
Tesmsters' union Shea was re elected
and Young organized rival orga MIA tion
which Is known MS the United Teamers Of
America.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-30
ACCUSED Of
STEALING VAST
COAL LANDS

Denver. Nov. S0.-The News today says:
Edward f.. Clark. interstate commerce
commissioner is on his way 10 Denver
where, next Monday. he will begin an i'm
vestisation into the charge made against
the Union Pacific Coal company that that
corporation has stolen thousan nds OF acres
OF coal lands, 10 which Il holds no rightful
title
A. j. Smith Of the smith Bradbury Min.
ing company, who stands sponsor for
some OF the charges against the corpora
tion. intimates that he will charge the
attempted murder OF government agent
by poisoning during the hearing
Smith says that II would appear that an
attempt was made to remove Michael A
Myendorn. the land office detective. who
testined In Salt Lake City on Wednesday
and who mentioned two Wyoming sena-
tors unfavorably during his testimony.
According TO smith Myendorff after
completing his investigation. stopped at
saloon on his way TO the Union station
Smith says something was put into the
liquor: that the detective became uncon-
scious. and that IL was necessary 10 take
him 10 a hospital. IL is also alleged that
two attempts were made 10 poison A. r.
Abbott. general manager OF the Peerless
copper Extraction company, who, with
Smith and w. II. Canniff, had been large
ly instrumental in bringing about an In
vestigation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-30
FAVORS FREE
TRADE WITH THE
PHILIPPINES

Chicago. Nov. 3o.-That tho future oi
the Filipino depends on the granting OF
free trade In his commercial relations with
the United States was the statement made
yesterday by Judge Paul w. Linebarger
who has just returned from the Philippine
Islands. where he served five Gears as a
trial judge. 20 which position he was ap-
pointed by President Mckinley. Judge
Linebarger declared emphatically that
There is an erroneous idea prevalent I'm the
United states that the Philippines are
drain on the taxpayers Of the republic
instead OF n self-sustaining nation
Reviewing the operations OF the Japan
ese I'm the Far East since the Russo-Jap-
anese war he gave his opinion that a war
between this nation and the yellow people
Is Inevitable because OF their desire to
control the commerce OF the countries be-
yond the Pacific. Already he says the
legend: Great Britain. but Greater
Japan" find utterance on the lips Of every
son OF the Flowery Kingdom.
Judge Linebarger advocated the estab. q.
lishment OF a foreign trade bureau 20 be
operated in connection with the consular
service
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-30
STRINGENT RULES
FOR REMARR|AGE
OF THE DIVORCED

Portland. Me-. Nov. 30-C1aiming that
under the present system OF divorce in
this state II Is becoming common for
many couples to seek divorce In order TO
marry again, a number OF ministers
throughout the commonwealth. headed by
Rt- Rev. Bishop Goldman OF the Episcopal
diocese of Maine. have adopted an inter
denominationsl set Of rules on divorce
and remarriage.
In announcing the adoption OF the rules.
II is declared that I'm Maine there is one
divorce In the state for every six mar
riages. and confidence h expressed that
In time public opinion will demand
stricter law than now obtains regarding
this problem.
The ministers agree 10 use great care
before solemnizing any marriage. 10 re-
fuse 10 solemnize marriage when both
parties are strangers TO the minister
without satisfactory Introduction, TO re-
fuse TO remarTy any divorced peron un-
less the certificate OF divorce is produced.
10 make II a. difficult as possible for the
guilty divorced person to remarry. to re-
fuse 10 marry any divorced person II II
be known that the divorce was granted
where the domicile was temporary In
order 10 obtain the divorce 10 refuse TO
marry any divorced person W IL be known
that the divorce wa.s granted upon de-
fault or with only a formal hearing 10
cover the law 20 refuse to remarry any
divorced person within one year after
the granting Of the divorce and to refuse
TO remarry any divorced person except
1he innocent party where the divorce was
granted for the cause of adultery, or the
reunion OF those divorced
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-30
MOGUL ENGINES
CLASH INTO A
FREIGHT TRAIN

Meriden, Conn. Nov So.-Two coupled
moglIl engines which were north bound
from New Haven on The main line.
crashed into stalled freight train, known
AZ No. $50. above yalesville yesterday.
demolishing the caboose. two box cars
and one nat car which was laden with
oil barreLt
n the caboose were Eugene Fowler of
Windsor Locks. a brakeman named Lee.
whose home Is in Springfield. Mass. and
an italian. Ice was probably fatally
hurt; Fowler is in bad shape. but Is ex-
pected to recover. and the Italian escaped
with scalp wounds.
Tho freight train was made up of about
25 cara 10 became stalled on the curve
in the cut just north OF The Yalesvllle
station. y mile and half south - this
city. The two light engines were run
ming backward The FIRST one was dam
aged and the tender vas derailed The
wrecking crew had one track cleared by
~ O'Clock and the other by the early ar
ternoon. but meanwhile trafic was tied
up. the bankers train being two hours
late in leaving this station for New York.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-30
CITY COUNCIL
H0k0RS DYER.

Upon the call OF Acting Mayor William
X. Reynolds, the heads OF the various
city departments and members OF the city
council assembled in the executive office
at the city hall at 10 o'clock this morning.
A committee consisting OF Acting Mayor
Reynolds. city Solicitor Albert A. Baker
and Joseph Balch, president OF the COM
mon council. was appointed 10 draw up a
minute on the lite OF the late Mayor Dyer
TO be presented TO the city council this
noon. 10 have the municipal buildings ap-
propr1ately droped. select a floral tribute
and TO make other necessary arrange
ments for a proper official recognition OF
the late mayors death.
When both branches OF the city council
met at noon the following message from
Acting Mayor Reynolds was read:
Gentlemen OF the City Council:
The city OF Providence today mourns
the loss OF one OF her most distinguished
sons. Honorable Elisha Dyer, its beloved
mayor died suddenly az Ills home I'm this
city last evening, and II therefore be-
comes my painful duty TO call the city
council together at this time that they
may take such appropriate action as shall
give fitting expression 10 their deep sor-
row in the loss sustained by this commu-
nifty.
THE late Mayor Dyer had been for
many years conspicuously Identified with
public AFFAIRS, having served with honor
and distinction not only as chief execu-
tive OF the state or Rhode Island, as well
as In other public offices.
I'm the discharge OF the manifold du-
ties In the offices he was called upon to
occupy. his ability won ready recognition.
while his sterling character and simple
honesty were unquesuoned and unques-
tionable.
His chief Joy in life appeared to be In
doing something 10 promote the welfare
OF his native city and in lending a helping
hand 10 his less fortunate fellow citizens.
''ln order that the city may have i'm
scribed on it's records an enduring tribute
10 a mayor who was deeply beloved. a
public officer who won well merited dis
t1nctiOn and a citizen OF the highest type
OF usefulness and integrity. / recommend
the appointment OF committee TO make
arrangements for the city council To at
have the city hall draped in mourning.
and 10 prepare a suitable minute on the
life and character OF the late mayor Hon
orabe Elisha Dyer. Respectfully,
WILLIAM x. REYNOLDS.
Acting Mayor
The common council was called TO order
by President Joseph Bach, who referred
TO the death of the late Mayor Dyer as
follows:
This. believe 10 be one OF the saddest
occasions on which this council has ever
been called together. We are met 10 take
action on the death OF one of the kndli-
est. most considerate and honorable OF
gentlemen. one who has endeared himself
personally 70 every official IN the city hall
and who during the last year has admin
lstered the office of mayor with ability.
honesty and absolute Independence.
Personally IL | be permitted at this
time TO speak OF my own feelings. do
not know OF death outside the circle of