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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
LOUISA COAL co.
Operation Near Louisa Will Start
In Near Future.

The chief stockholders of the Loufsz
Coal Company were here few days
ago completing arrangements to he
gin the development Of their coal
property opposite Torehlight station.
four miles above Louisa. This is the
property purchased some time agD
from the Headley heirs and others
The operation win be on rather
extensive plan, with upto4date plant
A wire galloway win be erected 10
carry the coal to the river for barge
shipment and across the river for
rail transportation.
Most of the owners are from Mt
Vernon, Ohio. Dr. Watson, Of L0uisa,
is also stockholder Mr.. F. S. Nc
Connell is one of the most active
men in the company.
This operation will lsean a good
deal to the business interests OF this
community.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Lawrence County Medical Society

On Friday last Dr. J. W. Kincaid
OF Catlettsburg. Councillor for the sth.
and Dr. l. A. Shirley. OF winehes-
ter. Councillor for the 10th District.
came 20 Louisa for the purpose OF
effecting the formation OF a county
medical society. They. with several
OF the town and county,
met at the Court House and organ
lied society by ehcting DR. l. "A.
York. President. Dr. Dean. Vice Pres
ident and DR.. Fred Marcum. secre-
tary aud Treasurer. Il is proposed
to hold monthly meetings. and 20
have them In various eligible points
in the county The next meeting win
be held in Louisa on the third Mon
day In this month At that time a
boaTd OF eensors will be appointed.
the next place OF meeting named and
whatever else which may be deemed
necessary will be done.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Mistake In Telegram.

Several weeks ago Mrs, W. d.
Pierce, OF this city. was called to her
former home at Elmo, Va, by a tel
egram announcing the death OF her
youngest sister. Miss Trixie Haynes.
On last Sunday morning Mr.. Pierce
was shocked by receiving a Telegram
from his wife saying that another
sister. Mrs. Barksdale. mother OF
VIII Barksdale. a salesman in the
Pierce department store, was dead
The telegram was badly iumbled in
transmission, but no other than the
worst construction could be placed
upon II. and Mr. Pierce had TO break
the sorrowful news TO his nephew
Mr.. Barksdale left for Virginia Sun
day afternoon. and on Monday Mr.
Pierce received Telegram merely
saying that his sister-in-law was
quite sick. Later adyices say that
she is better and that Mrs Pierce
and Miss Eliza will be home today
Mrs. Pierce's Louisa friends will
be glad to know that she had not
been called TO mourn the death Of
another sister.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
y--Burlhett.

The News hopes that this is anoth-
er case OF better late than never
But really we never could get the
right hang of things until quite
recently. And now what we want 10
say is that on the 4th OF Sept. Mr..
John c. Burchett, formerly of this
place. was fortunate enough to Sc
cure as bride Miss Bessie Hanley,
OF St. AIbans, W. wa, And let us
further say that the young lady,
who is no doubt what a young bride
should be, is also to be congratulate
Cd upon her choice OF a husband
John is Louisa boy who has'made
good" in the world OF business. He
struck his gait when he chose the
lumber business as his field OF occu-
patton, and is now General Manager
OF the American Lumber Company
big concern with headquarters at
St Albans. Mr.. Burchett has a rep
utation for business activity and ca
pacity. coupled with high personal
character. which is worthy of emula-
ton. He is one of the many Louisa
boys who had laudable ambition
to succeed. Success has marked his
career so far, and his friends in his
home town tender him their best
wishes for long life and prosperity.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
M. F. coNLEY, Publsher
Mrs. Lewis frasher Hurt.

Mrs. Lewis Frasher met with =
painful accident Tuesday morning
and as consequence will be con-
fined to her room for several days.
She was standing on the crossing
awaiting the arrival of street ear
which she intended to board. While
awaiting the car furniture wagon
came along. Mrs. Frasher, in or
der to get out of the wagons way.
stepped beside the street car track
but did not notice an approaehfae
car. The front steps struck the aged
lady, knocking her down. Her
right shoulder and arm were brok-
en-, while she was considerably m
jured otherwise. She was Immediate
ly removed to her room and DR.
sturgill summoned who readered
necessary medical assistance ceredO
Advance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Fine Seed Wheat.

Many years ago the seed wheat in
this section ran out The same sort
of wheat had been sown so often
that the stock had degenerated un-
til II was almost worthless. On the
suggestion OF the writer the late Geo.
F Johnson, who then lived on Shake
Rag" sent TO Maysville and procur-
ed some new wheat, guaranteed to
be of the finest. Johnson sowed it.
and the result in yield and quality
was splendid.
1t is very likely that new seed is
wanted here now, and the Big Sandy
Milling Company is ready to supply
the demand The Company has
bought car load Of the best seed
wheat procurable anywhere and have
brought it to this place for sale to
those who want to improve the quail
ity and quantity Of their crop. II
will be sold at the low rate Of one
dollar and ten cents per bushel. and
this is done to encourage the farmer
and help him to raise wheat worthy
of the name Good seed is the first
essential. and here is your chance
to get it at home and save your
freight.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
JAMES A. HUGHES
Should Be a Member of the Rivers
and HarbOrs Committee.

Washington, Sept, 24.-Congressman
James Anthony Hughes, of Hunting
ton, has been in Washington this
week looking after department busi-
ness and placing his children in
school. The Hon. James Anthony is
now in the fourth congressional term
and expects to serve a few more
terms His present ambition is not
only to look after his constituents
but to serve them better as a member
Of the river and harbors committee
1t so happens that two other West
Virginia congressman. woodward and
Hubbard have similar ambition and
the decision is up to Uncle Joe Can
non the next speaker OF the house
Congressman Hughes is very frank
in telling his desire and is hopeful
Of winning He lays some stress upon
the fact that he ranks both Wood
yard and Hubbard in service and also
calls attention to the fact that he has
Aeen very active in securing approp-
riations for the river improvements
in the Ohio and Big Sandy. Hughes
very modestly calls attention to the
fact that he did much TO get the ap-
preparation of s1.2OO,OeO for dam 26,
an Improvement that is very valuable
to the State. There is a very friend
ly contest between the three. West
Virginia members for membership on
the very important committee and ii
is no wonder that the Hon. James
Anthony thinks well of the suggestion
to put Hubbard on ways and means.
This does not mean that Hughes OBJ
jects to the selection of Joe Gaines
To that committee, lAt there are rea-
sons in the minds of others for the
possible selection of Hubbard to the
very best committee in the whole
list.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
WILL PROSECUTE
The Assassins Of Their Brother
as Long as They Live.

Justus Goebei. a brother OF the late
Gov. Goebel, OF Kentucky, residing in
Phoenix, commenting on the affida-
vii made by woman In Richmond,
Ind. which alleges that Gov Goebel
was killed by Turner Igo. at the in
stigation OF John Sanford says the
story is pUre fabrication. He says
the facts as set forth in the affidavit
are so at variance with the proved
facts that they cannot be considered.
He denies that the prosecution OF any
person is a political persecution. He
says that the only persons interested
IN the prosecution are himself and
his brother Arthur, OF Cincinnati. and
such friends as may aid them in aveni
ing the death OF the Governor. They
have no desire TO convict an inno-
cent man. and thus shield the real
murderer, and for this reason they
have followed every reported clew.
each OF which. II not utterly discred-
tied. was finally traced back to Tay-
lor and Powers Continuing, he said.
The prosecution. which has been
conducted without abatement Of en-
thuslam for eight years. will be con-
Quoted as long as there is a
Goebel, young or old. alive. and un-
til the guilty persons have been
brought to justice. We will get W
5. Taylor sooner or later. as he car
not always find an asylum in In
diana.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
The Time Is Short.

The Fair he-ins one week from next
Monday. The time To finish your pref
aratious is short. isn't it9 Well. get
a hustle aud a rustic on you You
certainly are getting something ready
for the display A fine horse. a like
II colt.a prom ising heifer some blood
I'd sheep and hoes. OF some product
Of farm or dairy or household IN
dustry. From all parts OF Lawrence
and wmne counties comes the declar-
alton that Our people are getting
ready for the Fair This is cheer
fnl and most encouraging news TO the
promoters and managers of The Fair.
These men are giving time and mon
ey-and to them time is money TO
the advancement OF this enterprise.
and there Is no pecuniary return to
them save what We viii get In the
way OF Increased prosperity for the
section. Don't for moment think
4, a anybody's scheme to make mon
ey. To be a fair manager means
lots OF hard work and a cash outlay
with no reward save as above indi-
essed. So let all put In the few
dnys which yet remain before
Oolobor n by preparing someshine
worthy Of exhlhl,Ion-something whie'
vim be a prize winner. and help to
make the Fair a success
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
NEW JERUSALEM.
Bishop Shrader, Of Divine Catholic
Church Buys Tract of Land
In Johnson County.

Bishop August shrader. OF the Di-
zine Catholic Church and the head
o, a sect with 100000 members IS in
Louisville from New Jerusalem, y. NJ.
the present headquarters OF the church
and announced that he had purchased
a tract Of 800 acres in the mountains
OF Johnson county. five miles south Of
Paintsville. Ky. where he will estab-
lish Jerusalem. He said the city will
he the headquarters OF the church.
and will be similar In detail 70 the an.
cient city OF Palestine Bishop Shra-
der is referred TO by his admirers 3
The Divine Healer" He has had
numerous experiences with those who
oppose him. and in many cases they
have resorted TO extreme measures
10 prevent him proselyting. Bishop
shrader said libraries. museums and
other fine buildings are among his
plans. and he said even the walls a
bout the city and the temple built by
solomon Will have place in his
tcmph.
The property was purchased from
W. II, Williams. OF indianapolis for
100000, The church has been estas-
lished ten years. and the chief belief
Il the freedom OF every man and a
strict adherence to the teachings Of
the Bible.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Registration Results.

Last Tuesday was registration day
in Louisa. and it passed off quietly
and with a tolerably full vote. The
voters in the upper Louisa precinct
registered at the Court House as fol-
lows; Democrats 30. Republicans -
and Independent 4 Total 81
Lower Louisa registered at the
City Building There were Lei voters
registered. lO2 being Democrats.
Prohibitionists. independents, l
declining to say and 66 Republicans
On Monday. Tuesday and wednes-
day of the last week in October those
who failed to register last Tuesday
may register with the County Clerk.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Fiscal Court.

The Lawrence Fiscal Court is m
session, wrestling with the perpIez-
ing problem of trying to meet a large
Indebtedness with only a small -
mount of funds.
The report Of ]. c. Adams shows
an Indebtedness Of about S4s.oo0-
1t is claimed that this amo,InE
will be reduced somewhat by AS
sets inot included in the report
The levy for ROS was laid AZ 50
cents on each 500 worth Of taxa
BILE property.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Death Of a Good Woman.

Mrs Wash Webb. of webbville, VII,
died at her home on September .,
was one OF the most highly respect
ed women OF this county, She vas
woman OF strong mind. with many
noble traits OF character. She left
several children. among whom IS
NJ. j.. better known as Nun" Webb
formerly OF this place but now OF
Greennp Mrs. Webb was seventy
four years old.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
A Fine Sermon.

Upon the invitation of the pastor
and many others Prof. F.. NJ Kenniso
OF the Kentucky Normal College.
preached at the M.eE. Church South
last Sunday week Prof Kennison
is a minister Of the Presbyterian
faith, and is a highly educated chris
tian gentleman. His sermon was
closely listened to and was pronounc-
ed by all who wese so fortunate as to
hear it most excellent.
1t was not generally known that
Prof. Kennison is a minister, and
now that he has preached so accept
ably our people will gladly hear him
as often as he may choose to occupy
pulpit
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
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Will Send Missionaries.

A telegram from Harrodsburg. Ky,
has the following
The feud districts of Eastern Ken
lucky are to be invaded by mission
aries from the Baptist church of
this city. Rev. o. F. Jackson will
have charge OF the station at Louisa.
Lawrence county The missionaries
will work from that station in Floyd
Letcher. Harlan and other counties
where the feudists are constantly
az war with one another. Efforts
are being made to get other Baptist
churches in the state to aid the
work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
W. c. 7. U. Convention.

The twenty-seventh annual stats
convention Of the Kentucky W. G
T. U. will be held in Ashland. Oct
As. opening today. and a cordial in
vitation from them is extended to
the union and all friends at all points
nearby. Friday evening at 1880 praR-
inent speakers will welcome delegates
and visitors Saturday at $3.50 A. H
a business session will be held and
at 800 p. m, a matron's oratorieah
contest for a grand gold medal
The convention viii be held N
the Presbyterian church.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Win Be a Candidate,

The friends OF Rev. S. +. REYNOLDS
have solicited him TO become a can
didate for the Legislature from the
Boyd-Lawrence district. and he con-
sented TO run ON the Prohibition
ticket. A petition having more than
the requisite number Of names has
been forwarded TO the Secretary Of
State. aud Mr.. Reynolds viii make
the racA
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
New Residence.

A. NJ, Campbell. U. S. EngiRs<r In
charge Of the Big Sandy ImprOysnsnk
has begun the erection Of a hand
some residence on the southeast COR
ner Of jefferson and Perry streets-
1t will be a cottage built in modern
style and with every facility for onR-
venience and comfort. Augustus SnT-
der has the contract for building the
house.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Republican County Convention.

On saturday last the Republicans
OF this county met in convention at
the Court House for the purpose of
nominating candidate for Sheriff.
NJ. NJ. Burgess was chosen Chairman
and W. 7. Cam was appointed sec
retary. The Chairman stated the
object OF the convention. and VIII
liam Salter was placed before the
convention. There was no other nam
ed and Mr.. Salter was declared the
nominee. The convention then ad-
iourned.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Nearing Completion.

The bridge over Tug river which
has been under construction for sew
erSl weeks for the Burnsville Coal
and Coke Company. at Sprigg is
nearing completion. Already prelim-
mary work on the tipple has been
commenced and it is expected by the
time this is completed the opera
tion will be prepared to make ship
ments OF coal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Miss Della Ferguson Worse.

The friends OF Mrs. Della Ferguson
viii be sorry that her case has taken
turn for the worse. She went to
Colorado Springs several weeks age
in the hope OF improving her oOndi-
ton, and for awhile it seemed that
she was growing better. but on Tues
day word was received here thai sh,
had suddenly grown weaker Mr. ans
Mrs. R. L. Vinson left Tuesday for th'
Springs. fearing that they would o,
too late ~ see their sister alive. =
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04

There was shipped from Fort Gay
last wwednesday to the coal fields
up the line ~ the \. & W. one ton
OF eggs. a ton Of chickens, something
over ton of potatoes. besides a
eoodly quantity OF beans, butter. cab
hage etc. and this is little below
the average daily shipment from tina,
point for Louisa produce companies
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Married at Berea.

John Burgess, of Georges Greek, was
a Louisa visitor Wednesday. lie was
silent. as usual. but he took time 10
tell the News chat ON "Wednesday,
of last week Lyss Burgess, Cords
son. was married TO Miss Marie Spur
lcck. a Berea. Ky. This is, We know,
rather a slim marriage notice. hut
il was all John knew or he would
have made II longer
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Dedication of Monument.

The monument erected TO the Rev.
John T. Johnson will be dedicated
q Round Bottom Tuesday. OctObe-
Il. at IL o'clock a. m The Res-
J. W. Hampton and others viii al
dress the people. and all the frisEks
OF Brother johnson are reQuesteS -
attend. :
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
A Country Wedding.

On the ssth OF September Miss
Nora. the pretty dauehter OF Mr. and
Mrn John l. Vaughan was married
to J. C. Whitaker. Of Palntsville'
Read the particulars ei this interest
Ing event ON PAGE two Of this Issue
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
A GOOD CONTRACT.
The Destitute Children Of the
County Provided For.

W. + Payne. District Superintend-
emf Of the Kentucky Chlldren's Home
society, was in Louisa this week on
Du4Iucss pertaining to the noble
charity represented by him. AIr.
Payne appeared before Fiscal Court
and In a few well directed words 50
impressed the Court with the good
work now being done by the Home
that the magistrates unanimously
entered into the following contract
i tells rs own story:
This contract. entered into this lst
day o. Oct 1907. by and between
F|s>al Court OF the county OF Law
renee. State OF Kentucky. Of the first
part. and the Kentucky children's
Home Society. OF Louisville. Ky. par.
y of the second part. witnesseth.
Thai IN consideration Of agreement
on The part OF the Kentucky Chill
dren'a Home Society. party OF the
second part. to accept as wards ac-
cordlng 10 is rules and regulations
al children over one () aud under
twelve li2l years OF age. who are OF
sound mind and body. that for any
reason have or shall become wards
% the county hereinbefore named
The said county OF Lawrence does
hereby agree and bind itself to ap-
propriate the sum OF $4,000 annually
such appropriation to continue for
q period OF ons year. beginning at
eate Of this contract
That the said county OF Lawreno,
hereby binds itself TO turn over slct
children as may be accepted by th'
aid Society TO said Society comfort
ably and neatly clothed. that they
b. bathed and In proper condition 1,
travel from the county to the Receiv
ing Home Of the Kentucky Children
Home Society at Louisville; this {,
Be- done At the expense OF the eoun-
y herein, siore mentioned. ~
In consideration Of the above nam
cd appropriation which shall b
payable annually out Of the funds o
said county. the Kentucky Children
Home Society. party Of the secons
part. agrees and binds itself hereb!
10 take charge OF. as legal guardian
q all destitute children that now ars
or shall. during the life Of this con
tract. become wards OF the COUNTY
aforesaid. agreeing a. provide for sue
children all the advantages Of goo,
homes. and the supervision Of the sal
Society. according To its established
rules. t,he children being removes
nom the county aforesaid and main
tained at no further cost to sai'
county, when such children are with
IN the age limits OF said Society. lbe
tween ! and u years Of age(, an'
provided they are sound in body an
mind.
The Kentucky children's Home So
ciety reserves the right to reject an
child which shall be deened unsOun
In body or mind. the fact TO be as
certainod and determined by examina
ton by both an,agent Of the societ,
and any reputable praOticing ply
siciah
Witness my hand as Judge Of IN
County Court Of Lawrence County
Ills IL, day OF Oct 1891
Lawrence Fiscal Couri
T. b Thompson. J. l. G. 6.
W. II PAYNE.
Dis, supt chndren's Home sOciet,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Visiting Days.

As is the custom at other hospitals
Riverview Hospital has its DAYS for
visitors, These days are Sunday, Tue
day and Friday. Regularity and W-
der arc prime factors in the manage
ment OF all institutions, and these
are observed at Riverview.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
What He Got.

Milt Carpenter. who lost leg by
a cave In at Bath county iron mills
and brought suit for $1,000 damages,
compromised for torty-five acres Z
land, a horse. a cow. cork leg and
5000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
Seriously Sick.

The friends OF N. f. Carter. AZ
Blaine. will regret TO learn that ha
IL very sick with uremic poisouine-0n
Sunday Il was thought he would not
live during the night. but lattarsr
there has been a slight improveprnk
and his mmily Is somewhat enoaul~
aged.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04

R. A. Rickel and wife were called
to lrOnton yesterday by a message
announcing the dangerous illness Of
Mra niekel's mother Mira Miles
she Is suffering from heart trouhle.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-04
PERT PARAGRAPHS
Picked Up At Pike, Paint and
PrestOnsburg.

Myrtle, the eleven months old
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs W. l..
Greer. who died yesterday from burns
received the day before will be bur
led today. the funeral to be preach
ed at the residence by Rev. A. Lee
Barrett.
sergent. KY. Sept 30 Seven
cases OF small pox have developed
on Big Cowan creek, near Whites
burg. David Mullins, timber man,
is one of the victims. Every precau-
tion will be taken to prevent a spread
of the disease.
Frank Bellamy. wanted in Clermoni
county. o., for murder committed IL
months ago was arrested aboard a
Chesapeake and Ohio train in Pike
county. There was q reward OF
$500 offered for his arrest. He is
held awaiting eXtradition papers.
Capt and Mrs. ID. W. Steele and
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Steele were called
to Prestonsburg today by the death
OF Captain Steeles brother, Samuel
Steele. which occurred this morning
The decedent was eighty-one years
of age. and has for years been prom
iuently connected with the business
interests of the Big Sandy Valley
Mr.. Steele is survived by his wife
who is eightysix years OF age.
Rev Russell Gillespie an aged
widower and Mrs. Farmer Adams 1
young widow, were married at th'
home OF the brides parents Mr. anC
Mrs. Reese Marrs near Harold a few
days ago. Rev. Kazee performed III,
ceremony and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rey
nolds OF Coal Run were attendants
After the ceremony fine supper wa
served to the guests among whon
were Airs. Trimble Leslie and Mr. ant
Mrs. Tom Reynolds. OF Coal Run
The couple have the best, wishes o
a host of friends