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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Extracts From School Laws.

important 10 Trustees and TEACHERS.
-within 10 days After close q the
LAT monlh of ths tern. tbs tsanhor
SHALL make ont TORN report from
The torn summary In tho regifacr
nail present tiip term report. IN
last monthly ruport and tho teach
efs registcr 20 the chairman. who
rhall carefully inapect them and sp-
prove the rrport Il correct. make on,
ne chAirman's annual report and
lhen give the teacher certificate f1r
ne month or months not previously
eosliied. Any toanher or trustee
uho alail make a false report shall
b. guilty Of misdcmeanor. and on
con,lction may bc fined $50 Total
time musi b. Al lcAat 100 days ha
ne LEGAL hplldnyn. or i2i days whcv
lrncher failed 90 attend county as
SoclAtion Teachers can have only
he benefits uf such legal holidays
a. they actually obnvc No teach.
cr shall bach on Saturday. leg
Al holidays In Kcnturky are Labor
day thanksgiving day. Christmas
day. Ns= Yeas day. Washington
birthday and Indcpcndcnce day Tru8.
he's are personally responsible s.
they give any time b teachers nor,
than the legal holidays"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Court Cuttings.

The third week of Circuit Court is
leark gone and business seems as
brisk as ever.
In tht case of Pigg's administrator
rs Ncrthup. damages for injuries re-
;eiven at Northup's tie hoist, the
ury by direction OF the Court rem
dered a verdict for the defendant.
Kelly one year for fearfully manning
ala own son. and Browning 20 years
or hutally numbering a woman, have
0een taken to Frankfort
Labe Simpson, the death of whose
.hlld is noted elsewhere was a mem
Der OF the regular panel and was
ono I the Jury engaged in the case
Of join Hays against the heirs OF
Alexander Lackey All the evidence
was In, and all the argument had
0een made except the speech OF one
)f the counsel was finished when
he news OF the sickness of Slmp-
on's child reached him. He was,
u course, released from the jury,
and as one side refused to let the
cas- proceed with eleven jurors II
was taken from the jury and the
whole cause must be tried from the
)eg nning
Frank Kelley has son in the pen
itertiary doing time under a 20 years
sentence for murder There is
much In ancestral legacy.
The judge has held several nigh
SCISSORS OF Court.
For a couple of days the jury hai
been wrestling with the case of Per
tins VS.. the c. and o. Ry., suit To-
damages for personal injuries.
kbn W Woods, County Attorae,
II rcyd county, is attending court.
Judge Redwine is handling the bus
inass IN very satisfactory manner
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Slump in Ginseng.

Ginseng Is falling The fabulous
prices once paid for the root so high
ly prized by the Chinese has taken
n tumble and the trade that once
was responsible for nomadic parties
wanlering through the fastnesses Of
the Kentucky mountains during the
summer months has fallen off 10
such an extent that in most OF the
mountain districts the sang hoe, has
been hung up as relic OF the past
because sang is scarce and prices are
low
Ginseng is found in two other places
hesides this country. Japan and
Manchura.
Tie Chinese have a great love fo'
the herb which tradition tells them
Is preventative for sickness and
OF great medicinal value. They
make from 1t a kind OF tea which
they universally drink
When China boycotted American
goods last year. ginseng was 'includ
ed. This year. however. that coun'
Try is again purchasing ginseng. bu
In small quantities
From presen, Indications 1t appear
that the palmy days Of the sang
digger are over. for when the Chi
uesc trade fails there will be prac
ticany no demand for the herb.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Post Yourselves.

Farmers who do their own butcher
Ing should post themselves on ths
terms of the new federal meat law re-
gardng shipment of meat. 1t Is also
necessary before carcass can BE-
shipped outside the state where it 10
killed for the farmer to make for
mai certificate setting forth the date
OF the hllingthe condition Of the an
imal when killed and giving other
data. Otherwise no express company
Or railroad freight can carry it over a
stat line. 1t is necessary to get
regular government blanks for these
certificates from some meat inspectors
office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
GALLUP.

Quarterly meeting was held here
last Saturday and Sunday by Rev
Ackrlan.
S. Y. Dobbins is teaching normal
school here with large attendance
Mr. Dobbins is one among the best
teachers in the county.
Lafe Hardwiok is on our creek every
day with two OK teams hauling logs.
Eleven fine hogshead Of tobacco
wer, started for Louisville this ev-
enh4g.
People of this place are going to
build Methodist parsonage.
Henry Kendall, OF GAINESVILLE, Ohio,
is here visiting his daughter, Mrs
Frank Childers.
Bon, to Mr.. and Mrs. Tobe Chill
ders on the 11th, a daughter.
Mss Addie Gilkerson and Mac Sam
mons have gone 10 Richmond Ky, to
attend school.
Mrs. Cora Perry is visiting her faith
er at Louisa.
Philip Shivel is visiting his sister
at Crayson.
L. R. Childers and wife are visiting
Labe Childers,
James Norton is running his planning
machine every day.
w, NJ. Dobbins is on the sick list
Born, to Frank Childers and wife.
= daughter.
Mr.. Hannah has returned from Lou
lisa. where he has been sitting on
the grand jay.
j. H. Mcclure and Augustus Snyder
viii start TO Louisville In few days
to try the tobacco market.
Myer Brown was here en- route 10
see Jerry Muncey
Louis Stafford and wife have
moved back to @. W. DobbinS.
Mrs. Nettie Mcclure and little
daughter Mary Ethel, visited home
folks recently.
Quite a number from here attend
ed court at Louisa.
A number Of pupils from other dis
tricts are alta slps the normal school
here Bushy Hollow.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
To County Clerks.

State Auditor Hager has addressed
letter TO the County Clerks Of
he State calling upon them 10 hurry
along copies Of recapitulation bDoks
and transfer sheets for their espec-
tive counties for the use Of the State
Board OF Equalization. The board.
under the law. meets in annual ses-
sion on February 10 next, and an
books and sheets must be in The
hands of the auditor before that time
Otherwise the work of the board win
be delayed
The Governor has not yet named
the members Of the Board Of Equalixa-
ton for this year, but will shortly
announce the makeup Of the body.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Married

On Tuesday last Miss Martha Belle
Rolrrts and Mr.. John O. Branham
wev married al the home OF the
bride. about 3 miles from this place.
ne Rev. l. NJ Oopley officiating There
were n tow relAtvcs and intimate
friends present. and these Assisted
1fR happy couph in disposing Of
sumptuous dinner.
Tho groom h a 500 Of the hate d
ID Branham.and IA an Industrious and
worthy young man. MIS- Branham is
handsome. Intelligent woman, OF
much ropdte as a successful teacher.
Mira. and Mrs. Roberts will live on
the farm Of thcir father. Reed Rob
arfa
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Congress and The Big Sandy.


A recent number OF the Courier
Journal spoke ably and Justly VI she
failure OF the railroads 70 supply
transportation for coal during the
late cold spell. and indicated how
relief could be obtained from 80
serious n condition. Continuing al
said:
But. judged by the past, II Isl
impossible % say when that day Of
relief will come When, in 1879. the
STATE transferred It's slachwater i'm
prowment to the-Federal Government
tor their completion there had been
constructed In tho Kentucky river
i've locks and dams There were
stilI nine more necessary TO extend
the navigation 20 Beattyville. at the
Three Forla. near which the coal for
nation begins, ll6 miles from the
mouth. Considering the naETownessI
n TIE river and the Accessibility Of
material. Il was reasonably thought
that tho system would be complete,i
within ben or twelve years. yet but
seven locks have been constructed.
the last No y. being not yet Who'll
ly completed This leaves two more
10 b. built before the system Is
ti1 she'd Taxing the average time
required for those 10 this da,e built,
u will be eight years before this re-
lief will be afforded The present
Rlytrp and Harbors HIM. as reported
provides $4,000 for tie Kentucky
river. but at the average cost this
will not b. sufficient for the compile
ton OF the two remaining locks, II,
indeed. II win suffice inclusive Of
the cost of oTerating and keeping IN
-tTalr the locks and dams which have
hoen completed, and viii leave lit
le. II any. for the last lock, This
letting out n lock and dam At a time
has been an expensive experiment.
when half a dozen or all OF them
sould have been placcd In course OF
soDstriction ht on q ute aa easi-
aud Win great sayiag Of money
tott to IN Government and 70 the
p'pls OF the State. Wko have been
n ineneassd expense for coal for
The want OF iLle aource ofsupply
Tie same wosstuI policy and de-
lly have been pgrsasd "a 20 the Big
% dy river n aggravated dsaee
Save for a lock arc dam Just aboy,
lhe mouth OF III rNer and one Al
Louisa. AT the junction OF th,
Tug fork and South fork ol
he river. thenc has been but nttl,
done towards making the river nnvi
gable to the great coal deposits Ehicl
are tnversed by both forks I'll,
waters OF this stream embrace abou
1000 square miles Of the richest Goa
deposits In the United States. boti
a. TO quality and the number OF
seams Railroads are being extend
ID into t. but without the slackwai
sr they will b. subject TO the sans
ar shortage and increase in prio,
4 coal as exist now elsewhere An,
vet cougrss refuses TO discharge st.
lhhration and comple,, the system
provision whatever having beer
made for the river In the pcndini
bin It Is not only an act Of in
justice to Kentucky that no provision
has been made for the exhnslon o
the much needed work, but an &c
", evident bad faith in not carry
log out the spirit OF the oontrac
n tho ccssion by the State Of th'
+. iver for slackwater improvement
. The Kentucky delegation in ,h'
next Congress ought TO see that Ken
uohy receives better treatment Al
q this river.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Union Services.

An arrangement has been perfected
oy which a union service will be
held In one Of the three churches Of
the town one Sabbath evening IN
fh month. The object Of this
service is to promote more aggres-
sive and united effort to reach ana
save the unsayed. The first enc
of these services will be held at the
NJ z. Church. The seGmon win BE-
preached by Rev. o. F. Williams, Pas
.or Of the M. e Church. South. Time
s:3n, central standard tine.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
TALKED OVER.
Kentuckian Talks to The Hon. Jas.
A. Hughes Of Early Days.


washington Post.
The Hon David Highbaugh Smith,
q Kentucky. VINO claims tale cham
,pionship for tho ugliest man In the
House Of Representatives, and The
Hon. Jas A. Hughes. Of West vlr-
rinia, sat aldo BY hde In the Riggs
honae one evening this week. polit-
bal icM. but In best OF friends.
and iniksd Of the days. nearly TWEEN
y ycan ago. WHOM they were fell
IDw-membuH Ot tho Kentucky Leg
lnlature.
THAT was a great Legislatune-
lhat o. isS7-ss," said Mr. Smith,
-ana. bcaides present company, It
included In i,a nemborshlp number
o. men who Afterwards achieved dis-
unc'ion, The gentleman who will
suocced me- In the neat Congress
Hon. Ben Johnsn, was Speaker Of
NJ House William Lindsey. who
came later 70 tho United States
Senate. was then a senator. onis
James was one of no pages and ever
hen gave promise OF future renown
oeorgs Davidson. John Hendricks anS
David colson. ex-Consresnmen, ant
John Langley. Congressman elect
we're IN Il and 70 was Tom Glenn .vhC
later came 70 cmgc@ from Idahoi
Hnghcs had bcon 4 Democrat me
sfnyed win us he might also hay'
como 10 cmgyuns irom Kentucky. bu
he could not escape his fate. and INF
grat.d TO West Virginia. whore IN
pootle ultimately discovcred hL
slnioamaniikn abilities"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Mrs SulIiyan's Finch.

The never-failing rain or shine lad
ies. the members OF the Finch Club
were delightfully."- entertained by
Mrs. II C. Sullivan last Thursday
afternoon. in her pleasant rooms
at the hotel Arlington. The story
to be told of the meeting is but a
rep, tition OF so many heretofore re
lated: Choice company, exciting
games for Finch can be exclting,-
most inviting refreshments, and n
delightful hostess. Bright carnations
bestowed upon the guests lent a
touch OF color and a doiicate fragrance
to a delightful occasion.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Fire in Ashland.

A fire In Ashland last Saturday
a.ght destroyed the contents of Jos.
sellson's clothing ttore. There was
about $4,000 Insurance on the stock
9hlpman and centry's store is un-
fer the same roof, and their escape
from oriods loss was very narrow
Fire Marshal Avert Is in Ashland
investigating the firc and its cause
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Due To Arrive.

A well known character will, ac-
cmding to genera -umor, arrive in
this vicinity tomorrow. While -
wide reputation he is, II what is
said Of him Is true. a very silly sort
Of :, bodyIf the Gay of his coming is
a bright sunshlny day instead of re-
malring to enjoy 1t he Immediately
goes away. and STAYS about a month
ard half
Among the learned this foolish
chap is known as Arctomys Monax
but his lack of sense entities him
% the name by which he is more
generally known-Ground Hog.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Other Newspapers As Well.

The Big Sandy News holds front
rank as diaseminator OF intelli-
gence, both local and general. II
reaps and gl,ans in large field.
and its roadere get all the news with
the NEWS. And II is glad TO see
chat other newspapers gather from
Its fat columns much which they 9TH
erwise would fail TO lay before their
readers. Even our feeble Jokes and
alleged witticisms are oorralled and
set up as original. Thanks. Your
appreciation is appreciated
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
State Institute.

State Agricultural Commissioner
vreeland addressed a letter TO the
members OF the Farmers Institute I
Kentucky, notifying them of the Sc
lection Of Shelbyville as the place Of
holding the second annual Stabe In
stitute on February 26, 81, and Is,
and Of the provisions of the law gov
erning the holding of the Institute,
Delegate strength and other details
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
lrOntOn Merchant Dead.

A. J. Brumberg,a prominent mer-
chant of Ircnton, died last Satur-
day after a lingering illness. He had
been many years in business and
stood high In the business and ocial
circles Of Ironton. He was 40 years
old and left widow and several
children.
NJ Brumberg was the largest ad-
vertiser in all this section. He built
up tie largest clothing business this
side OF Cincinnati by the use of ad-
We sing. His fortune is reported
to he very large.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Must File Claims.

Farmers wishing TO recover .ses
for sheep killed or crippled by dogs
must have tho sheep appraised and
file their claims with the County
Judge within twenty-four hours AZ
ter the sheep have been killed or
crippled Remember this fact, farm
ers, for this Is the law.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
A Distressing Death.

Last Saturday a little boy, aged
about 3 years. son of Harvey Belcher
was playing with some grains OF cof-
fee He put one in his mouth and
It got into It's windpipe. Every pos
slble effort was made TO dislodge
1t, but before surgical aid could be
Obtained the little fellow died. Mr.
Belcher lives near Donithon this coun
-,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Entertainment at Blaine,

The Epworta. League will give an
entertainment at the Methodist Church
hero on Thursday might. Feb. 14th,for
me benefit OF the church and Sun
day SCHOOL This entertainment will
be both instructive and amusing
and the best one ever given at that
place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Sale Of Property.

b. F. Thomas has sold his elegant
residence 10 Frof.W. NJ. Byington. The
prize was $1,000 and possession Is TO
be given March l. The house is
one OF the most desirable properties
in tie Sandy Valley After March
first the Thomases will 20 20 Cincin-
natl
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
OFF To The Golden West.

On Monday last Mrs F. l.. Stewart
and danghtsr. Dr.. NJ. G. Watson and
@. T. anle.left for a two months Wis
n to California and the regions round
about They win visit Los Angeles
Red.snds. San Francisco and other
places In me Golden State, and may
no 20 Mexico. Their many friends
wIsl, them a pleasant journey and a
safe rutnrn.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Grocery Stock Sold.

On last Saturday B.w. .Harkworth soR
bis stock of groceries to Ernest Shan
non, who in turn sold 1t to William
Sammons. The fixtures, those not
bought by Shannon were sold to
party up Tug.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Shuttle Train,

The @. and o. has put on shuttle
train between Alhland and Hinung-
ION and for the convenience OF our
readers We give tho nchedulet
Nv Ash. ZOO am; Ar Hnt. 80 am,
Nv lint iioO am: Ar Ash lilo am
Lv Ash 100 N; Az Hnt 80 pm
Nv Hnk s.sO pm; Ar Ash 20 pm.
Nv Ash 500 pm; Ar lint b.rl pm.
Lv HIT 600 pm; Ar Am 8 20 pm
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01
Death From Group.

A little child of Labe Simpsons
cleo last Tuesday Of menbranous
Group. 1t was sick a very short
time. The Simpson home is on Deep
hcle branch, five or six miles from
Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01

The fri dc o; ns. W. w. Fugett
are always glad 70 hear from him.
He ia now at ST. Petersburg, Fla
lie and his wife viii spend the WIN
e. At this and other points in Flor
ida. "a
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01

Country hams are In good demand
aud the Big Sandy Produce Co, OF
Louisa, is now paying ten cents per
pound Also. seven cents for
sla shteed hogs. This company
win pay you the highest price for
this and other country products at
all times.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01

Lewis Blanton has been appointed
postmaster at Vera, Greenup county,
vice s. w. Grace. removed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01

Pikeville, Jan. 26-o. A. stump
filed bond and took oath as post
master of the Pikeville office ester
day
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01

Johnson county Is blessed with
having only one prisoner in Jail, and
1t Is hoped that he win reform.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01

Mat and Joel Sanders returned
today to their homes at Heller, by
permission OF the Governor. They
ought not to have been sent to
Fra kfort," is the unanimous enun-
ciation OF all their neighbors.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01

P:keville, Jan. 2S.-Editor S. S.
Cassity returned yesterday from
Ashland, where he had been on bus
iness The Plain Dealer has an
rounced that II will henceforth be
Independent in all things. The edi-
tor has purchased fine news press
and job press, which are expected
Snv day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01

Paintsville, Ky, Jan. a. = While
trying to stop a row between Ed
BRYANT and Marcus Davis last night
Ichn Mulligan was seriously stabbed
three times. sustaining dangerous
wounds. More trouble may arise, as
feel lg Is high against Bryant. Mul-
igan is resting easy row. Bryant il
IN Jail.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01

Jas Conley. Jr., son of Mahson
conley, died at his home at Bonan-
"a. after lingering illness of sew
eral months. He was a most excel
lent young man, and his untimely
death is deeply deplored by rela-
tives and friends.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01

Mayking, Ky. Jan. 27.-A good floV
of natural gas has been struck On
Hur icane creek, two miles east of
P'keville. The gas will be piped to
Pikeville and utilized for lighting in
town. A local concern is being Or
gani7ed to make the proper develop
uents. Pike county is believed to be
ric in oil and gas.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-02-01

Whitesburg, KY, Jan. 25.-A double
wedding was celebrated on the road
side yesterday in which the brides
were schoolgirls The couples =le
John Wright and Miss Della Craft,
aged thirteen. and William Polly and
Miss Lizzie Bentley, aged fourteen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-07
gi,.ps- 3ep,.hirar Observation-Disclosures an1ua, aus 1907

tect equally on each side and they are
square and blunt. 1t will be superior
to asphalt in ultimate economy and to
wood both in the better footing that it
affords to horses and in the fact that it
will not admit of dangerous ruts de-
veloping. The sample laid cost $40
a square metre Ca little more than a
square yard), but when the work is
done on a large scale it is believed the
price can be cut to about $3.50.
An Ottumwa boy plunged into
the water to rescue two small
boys and it is being predicted
that he will receive Carnegie hero
medal. Let's see, is any string tied to
the hero medal? Doesn't the boy have
to raise another medal or two in order
to secure the Carnegie button, and
isn't there some question of al 8 per
cent maintenance tax to be settled+
Will some one explain?
The San Francisco japanese had APP
piled for citizenship.
DO you understand the Constitu-
tion?" he was asked.
Il do" he replied, "and admire it
greatly"
DO you believe in settling a strike
by cobblestoning streetcar?"
OF course they had him there. He
was turned down-Philadelphia Led
ger.
Crawford-What do you think of the
return to nature" plan of going around
naked?
Crabshaw-Like many other things
in this world, it is probably all right
unless you get caught at it.-Life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-06-07
Sharp Practice.

Andre Autard, who makes John y
Rockefeller's wigs, is a plump and ele-
CANT Frenchman, with thin black hair,
a rich black mustache and black ana
sparkling eyes.
NJ. Autard has a shop in the best
quarter of Paris. Here all the world
goes to be shaved. ondulated massagedl
And here an American talked TO the
great hairdresser about the exorbltant
duty that Mr. Rockefeller had to pay
on his last wig.
1T was sharp practice" said M Au-
tard, in the fluent English that he
learned in London. ITO compel MI.
Rockefeller to pay such duty was
hardly honest. sharp practice it was
like the way I was treated in my ap-
premiership.
"when I was learning barbering,
applied for a post in London. The
patron engaged me at a certain wage,
and at the end of our talk he said:
"'Of course. it is understood that you
speak both French and English
eyes, sir 1 responded quickly, and
Dutch Also
1--WE have no dealings with Dutch
men here" said he. Therefore 1 will
take one -third of that salary .