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Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
WITHDRAWS FROM
ROAD COMMISSION
Captain William Banning Declares
Business Keeps Him from De-
voting Time to Highways.
Blxby Appointed

In letter to the board of supervisors
received yesterday, Capt William Ban
ming, recently appointed to the highway
commission, stated that his business re
quires so much of his time that he Is
forced to decline the appointment.
Besides being too busy to serve, Capt.
Banning calls attention to the fact that
he Is not a freeholder in Los Angeles
county, and therefore not eligible under
the law to appointment on the commits
sion.
The name of George II. Bfxby of Long
Beach was Immediately substituted foe
that of Capt. Banning and on motion
he was unanimously elected. Mr.. Bxby
was on the list recommended for appoint
s1nent by the chamber of commerce, NUM-
cipai league and Merchants and Manu-
facturers' association, and it is expected
that the change will remove the objec-
tionS of those organizations.
The supervisors denied, however, that
il was their purpose to compromise with
anyone, and insist that the appointments
as they stood were popular with the pub
lie
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
HERE is RELIEF FOR WOMEN

If you have pains in the back,
Urinary, Elaeder or Kidney trouble and
want certain. pleasant herb cure for
Women's ills. try Mother Gray's "Aus-
traiian-Leaf." 1t is a safe monthly
regulator. and cures all Female Weak
nesses, including Inflammation and ul-
cerations. Mother Grays Australian
Leaf is sod by Druggists or sent by
mail for so cents. Sample sent FREE.
Address, The Mother Gray Co.. LIE Roy,
N. r.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
SCHENCK CASE SET
FOR TRIAL AUGUST 6

Sam Schenck was arraigned in Justice
Roses police court yesterday on charge
of false Imprisonment preferred against
him by Bradner w. Lee Schenck was
represented by his brother, Paul W.
Schenck, who entered plea of not guilty
for his client. The earliest date that
could be found on Justice Roses calendar
was Tuesday, August G. and the trial was
set for that time.
Schenck is confident of acquittal He
says that Earl Rogers will be one of his
attorneys and that his brother will be the
other man to represent him. City Prose-
cutor Fleming will have charge of the
prosecution.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
To Entertain Club

Mrs James 7. Neighbors of 1915 West
Ninth street will entertain the members of
the Swastika club this afternoon, and
those present will be Mines. w. A. Muir
ray, George Ashby, j. M. Black, John
Bright, B. r. Brown, George Getchell, A.
w. Glider, Thomas Hughes, r. d. Ladd,
w r. Murphy, A. S. O'Neil, Thomas Pas
coe, Oscar Petzoldt, Karl Schumacher, H.
e. Vreeland and katherine Wilcox.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
Society,"
To Give Shower for Bride-to-Be

Miss Dot Darlington, a charming bride
to-be, will be the honored guest at
luncheon and kitchen shower TO be given
this afternoon by Miss Mildred Meis-
wender of 676 South Bonnie Brae street
The gifts will all be hung from the chan
delier in the dining room, and the house
will be decorated in a color scheme of
green and yellow, the colors of the Kappa
Nu sorority, of which most of the guests
are members. Whist will be played, and
the score cards will be hand painted with
sketches of girls.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
TELEPHONE MAN FOUND
GUILTY OF LARCENY

Harrison Oliver was convicted YES
terday in the superior court on the
charge of grand larceny, after a trial
lasting several lays.
He was accused of stealing S25 pounds
the United States Telegraph and Tele-
phone company on March 29 oliver was
formerly in the employ of the telephone
company, and 1t Is Claimed that he pur-
The complaint also stated that he had
formerly been convicted on the charge
Of burglary, and the officials say that
he will likely receive the maximum
penalty for the present conviction.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
DIR. HENRY OPENS SERIES
OF MEETINGS IN CITY

A series of MONDAY meetings was
opened by Rev. j. Q. A. Henry at Blan-
chard hall under the auspices of the Y
NJ. c. A. The meetings, will be held each
day. opening at 1906 o'clock and continu-
ing forty minutes. DIR. Henry is assisted
by Mr.. Hemminger, evangelistic singer
The topic yesterday was "Is Regeneration
Necessary to the Christian Life?' Today
DR.. Henry will speak on what Has Be
come of Hell?' Following are the topics
Wednesday, rs Punishment Eternal?"; ;
Thursday, Who Are the Damned?"
Friday. "Is There Probation After
Death?'
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
DENTIST is FINED FOR
BEING MINUS LICENSE

S. H. B. Francis was fined $50 in JUS
tice Summerfeld's court yesterday, after
having been convicted of the charge of
practfcing dentistry without a license.
Francis is the patentee of certain
method of filling teeth. 1t is alleged in
such an operation for Miss Helen L.
Smith of Sawtelle.
Attorney Allender for the defense, con-
tended that there was not sufficient proof
to warrant conviction, but the court
failed to agree with him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
MAN MEETS WITH
CURIOUS ACCIDENT

Benjamin Carranza, a laborer, was
knocked unconscious by a trolley Of Pa
cific Electric car No. 262 on the company's
private right of way yesterday morning
Carranza was walking south along the
track; When the @ car @ ap,56roac,nSed I,6n med behind
fell off and struck a telegraph pole di-
rectly in front Of Carranza When it re-
bounded it hit the man on the head max
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
Is at Home to Club

Miss Ethel Graham of 1881 Ingraham
street was at home yesterday afternoon to
the members of the 1907 club, who include
Mines r. B. Schroeder, Harry Wagner, j.
Pearl Justice, b A. Holmes, Edward Ora
ham, Misses Violet Mcdonald, Ethel Gca-
ham, Grace Rockwell, Clara Allen,
Frances MaXson, Lucille Roberts Louise
Hahn, Irma Hahn, Marguerite Seymour,
Helen McCutcheon, Hortense Barnhart
Jones, Emmie Luentzel, Florence Osborn,
Nellie Beacon, Anna Kellam and Ade-
laide Stanton.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
WILL TEST VALIDITY
OF FIRE ORDINANCE

H E. Beers, James Miller and James
Help were arraigned before Justice Rose
yesterday on charges of violating the
ordinance requiring a permit for black
smith shops. Attorney Frank Garrett APP
peared for the three defendants and en-
tered a demurrer to the complaint. He
also entered a plea of not guilty for the
trio Arguments will be heard Wednes-
daV morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
offioers to Entertaln

The officers of the naval militia of Cali
fornia will give a grand ball tonight in the
women who will act as patronesses are
Mines. Armitage, A. S. G. Forbes Cameron
Erskine Thorn, Joseph B. Banning, Nathan
Cole, jr., Abbot Kinney, Roy Jones Phllo
Beveridge, w. D. Turner Wesley Clark
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
Entertain with Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Montgomery, Mr..
and Mrs. Warren Carhart and Mr.. and
Mrs. Durward DeVan were entertained at
Glover Widney of 1902 Hobart boulevard.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
Do Not Yet Know Date

The engagement of Miss Myra S. Stelle,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Herbert D.
Stelle of S2l West Eighteenth street, and
George T. Stamm has been announced
and although the exact wedding date is
not yet known it is supposed that it will
take place very soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
BOYS ARE FINED ON
PETTY LARCENY CHARGE

Roy Rodgers and Julian GilIett were
arraigned before Jutice Chambers yester-
ives Murray and Moore who arrested the
two lads, say that they stole a suit case
from 109h South Broadway on the night
of July g. Yesterday they were fined SIS
each by Jutice Chambers
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
Informal At Home

The members of the Southern California
Woman's Press club were the guests sun
day afternoon of Mr. and Mrs. Otho F.
Coe of 4561 Glen Albyn drive at an in
formal at home.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
To Entertain informally

Miss Florence Osborne Of 27O3 Raymond
avenue will entertain with an informal
card party and musicale tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
To Celebrate Anniversary

To celebrate their china wedding ami
versary Mr.. and Mrs George H. Ashley
of 1S43 West Twenty street will
give a social affair Tuesday evening,
July, l6.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
Announces Enhancement

Mrs Talbot of 535 Mission road an
nounces the engagement of her sister
Miss Louise Chytreus, to AL Anderson of
Goldfield, New.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
Take rrin to Yosemite

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Let's and Miss
Ada Let's left yesterday for a three
weeks trip to the Yosemite and Lake Ia
hoe,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
To Enioy Outinu

The members of the Picnic club will
enjoy an outing at Balboa all day today
and a basket luncheon will be served.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
ADVISE AGAINST
SCHOOL BONDS
ATTORNEYS SAY TIME Is NOT
PR0PITI0US
Fear Issuance of Further indebtedness
Would Embarrass Successful Sale
of Owens River Issue-Ac-
tion Postponed

Nothing definite was decided at las
nights meeting of the board of education
in regard to the proposed 900 bond is
sue to provide one new high school anc
eight grammar schools for Los Angeles
Action on the matter was postponed unit
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock, Whel
the board will meet in special session ano
decide one way or the other.
One reason for the deferred action oil
last night is the fact that the board re-
ceived a communication from w. B.
Mathews and Leslie r. Hewitt which
stated that while the holding of a bond
election was entirely legal, the present
time is not the most propitious to insure
their carrying.
The attorneys cited the fact that the
S23, 100000 Owens river bonds were now in
immediate prospect and that the further
issuance of an sSOOOOO Indebtedness added
to the citys present liabilities would not
increase the demand for either the water
CT the school bond issues
MeSsrs Mathews and Hewitt proposed
to the board that they raise funds for
the contemplated improvements by the
special school tax, which allows a maxi
mum assessment of 20 cents, on the 500
This tax could be levied in the new shoe
string district and also in the outlying
suburbs which are part of the city, but
in which none of the money would be
spent.
Take Matter Under Amusement
After GedulllS the COHlHl ullCdIlOllS ana
discussing the matter pro and con the
hoard decided to think it over and meet
again tomorrow.
In addition to the subject of bonds, the
board received the report for the month
of June, and approved the expenditures
made during that period. The resigna-
tions of Lesh A. Fiske and Ada NJ. Bailey,
teachers, were accepted, and the follow
ing leaves of absence were granted: Myrtle
f. Amick and Harriet B. Stark to June.
1905; Gertrude Dunlap to end of first
term Helen l. Plimpton to January. 1908,
Sara NJ Dole was elected a substitute
teacher in the primary schools and Flora
j Miller was named to a like position in
the high school. Maude de Gan was
elected substitute teacher of music. sub
ject to the rules which govern special ap-
rointmentS.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
Give Social Dance

A social dance and whist party was
given at Burbank hall last night by Royal
hive No. 40, Ladies of the Maccabees.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
Do 1t Now

Now is the time to get rid of your rheu-
matism. You can do so by applying
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Nine cases out
of ten are simply muscular rheumatism,
due to colds or chronic rheumatism
and yield to the vigorous application of
this liniment. Try it. You are certain to
be delighted with the quick relief which it
affords.
Everything you want you will find In
the classified page. One cent a word
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
Luncheon Is Served

Following the session a luncheon was
served to the officers and a few invited
guests at the normal school. Indian girls
prepared. cooked and served the elab-
crate menu. A local caterer was in charge
but was told that the girls would do all
the cooking and serving, She first met
her assistants at 1O:SO o'clock and at
o clock the luncheon was served in an
elaborate manner, the girls having done
all the work. The caterer remarked that
she never had a more able corps of assist
ants.
Last night a reception was rendered
Francis 2. Leupp. commissioner of Indian
affairs at the Westminster, following the
night session. Guests thronged the hotel
until late into the night to greet the pop
This morning at $50 o'clock the final
session of the Indian division will be held
after which the Indian teachers will
merge with the manual training depart
ment of the N. E. A. sessions.
Dr. Elmer Ellsworth Brown, United
States commissioned of education, will
make an address and Henry o. M. Leip-
ziger of New York will speak.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09

Everything you want you will fnd in
ehe classifinA page. One cent a word
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-19
After Many Days.

Fifty-two years ago Lewis Williams
and his family left the mouth Of
Hoods fork OF Blaine creek. bound for
Independence. Mo. then on the west.
ern edge OF civilization. They went
down Sandy on pushboat and to
Independence by steamer From ---s-
souri, they went to Kansas. In Mr.,
Williams family was n slip OF a girl
then in her 18th year. Last Sunday
week that girl, now plump, cheerful
woman OF about G5. and named Mrs
y. c. Crcel. OF Lawrence, Kan, re-
turned TO Kentucky and is in Louisa
the guest OF her sister. Mrs. Mary
swetnam. This is Mrs. Creel's first
return IN all these years There are
few, II any, in Louisa whom she re-
members. but when she gets out &c
the Blaine country where she hopes
to 20 before she returns TO her west.
ern home she will probably meet ma
ny OF the friends OF her childhood.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-19
10 Help Fill Up.'

Those people who imagine that they
are helping along their favorite news
paper by bringing in something 10
help you fill mp" as they usually
announce, might gain some useful in
formation by remaining for a single
busy hour in a newspaper office and
witnessing the fight the managing
editor has to constantly make for
space in which to print the actual
news OF teh day. What is finally
forced out of the columns for lack Of
room is generally OF far more Inn
portance than all the contributions
received in week. This is not said
ir disparagement OF the contributor
who is frequently interesting, but
Is in defense OF the managing editor
who knows his space and his limita-
tions and who must be the final ad-
Indicator of what shall and shall not
be published. He is usually too busy
man to let his personal dislikes inter-
fere with his judgment and the occa-
elonal writer should bear this in
mind when he fails to see his next
contribution in type.-Polk johnson
In Lou. Times.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-19
conerferd Skeens.

Died, at Yatesville, October 3, 1907
Conerferd skeens, aged q years
This simple announcement means
much TO all who knew this excel
lent young man. II means the un-
timely passing Of a devoted son,
VI generous friend, OF brave SOL
dier. of a good citizen. He was the
son OF George Skeens. Sr. a pioneer
known to every old resident, OF
Lawrence county. All his life Con-
erferd was what might properly be
called a modal young man. Sober,
industrious and honest, he command
ed the respect and esteem OF all who
knew him. Morally he was all that
could be asked, and he had so Or
dered his life that when the Grim
Monster laid his relentless hand upon
him he said calmly and hopefully
Il am ready am not afraid" He
had served his country in the Phil
ippines, and there dread consumption
the fatal White Plagcu. attacked him
and form that day until the bright
October day when he peacefully close
h,a eyes to dull mortality he knew
mo aRy free OF pain.
And so II is always. We know not
WHY btu 1t seems hard that young
man like Conerferd Skeens should le
called TO suffer and linger and fin
ally to die so young. Some day, per-
haps, wen understand. All We can dc
now is to speak atword of comfort
to the loved ones who mourn the
loss OF son and friend He is not
gone from you forever. The Man OF
Sorrows said to other sorrowing ones
Il win send you the Comforter. This
He will surely do. In place of aching
hearts there will be tender memory
and you will think only of Conerfred
as the son you loved and lost but
whom you will meet again to lose
no more. A. o. c.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-19
THE FAIR.
Exhibits and Attendance Not Up
To Expectations.

The News regrets that II can not
truthfully say that the Lawrence
County Fair held on Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday OF this week was
the greatest success OF any yet held
The attendance was only moderate
and the displays, as a whole were not
as numerous as heretofore The quail
ity Of the products displayed was
equal to that shown at previous fairs.
The officers who served last year
and this say that in some respects
the farm products display was better
than last year
One thing that reduced the general
display was the smaller list of arti-
cles which premiums were to be
paid this year.
The awards were made and most OF
the prizes We're paid before the close
of the fair. Those who have not coli
lected their prizes can get them by
applying to f. II. Yates.
It is the present intention OF the
officers to hold the fair two or three
weeks earlier next year But II the
people want this enterprise to live an
grow they must take more interest
than was exhibited this year
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-19

make contracts at a certain price
per inch for each 1000 subscribers
that newspaper has. On this basis,
then the Big Sandy News is yolun-
tarily doing the county's publishing
very much cheaper than any price
ever offered by competitor because
Il has several times as many subscrib-
ere as any other
As TO the reference made in the
same article TO the fact that the
contract for keeping the poorhouse
had been re-let to the present KEEP
er at a slightly higher price than that
offered by another party we are IN
formed by the court that this was
done because a most favorable report
had been made as 10 the excellent
care given the inmates by NJ Hays,
They say .he report was from un-
questionable authority. and that in
behalf OF the poor inmates and in
recognition Of Mr. Hays excellent
administration. II was decided TO con
tinue him In charge. In this action
there is no intended reflection upon
any one The Court evidently felt that
1, should lot well enough alone.
The policy OF farming out our help
less poor TO the lowest bidder is not
the proper one. any way
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-19
Speaks Highly of Riyerview.

Pikeville, Ky. Oct. Il, 1907.
The writer is desirous of speaking
a few words in praise of Riverview
Hospital, located at Louisa, Ky. and
of its skilled proprietor, DIR. L. H.
York, who is a skilled surgeon as well
as a practitioner. The condition #
the writer on entering the Hospital
was that of helpless invalid, with
all probability OF the necessity OF
a dangerous operation; but after a
five weeks stay in the Hospital she
is at home again, feeling well, looking
after her household duties and gain
ing strength every day, and she
desires to pay this slight tribute 10
this worthy institution.
Mrs Daisy o. Bowling.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-19
Married In San Diego.

In San Diego. Cal. paper OF octo-
ber 6. was the following notice Of the
marriage OF Mrs. Susan wellman, form
erly OF near Fort Gay. and well known
to many Louisians. Her first husband
was Keen wellman, son OF Al Well
man. OF Louisa. Some months ago
the News published an account OF the
death OF their son. caused by an
explosion on board gunboat Of
which he was one OF the crew.
An interesting romance was term
mated at o'clock last night in the
parlors OF the St James hotel. when
Mrs. Susan wellman was united in
marriage TO Marion Smith, OF Palo-
mar, by the Rev w Il. Crabtree.
pastor OF the Central Christian church
Mrs. Olive Ferguson. sister OF the
bride. and f. Yates were. respectively,
the bridesmaid and best man.
Mrs. Wellman came to this country
a short time ago from the east for
the purpose OF proving up on a home
stead near Palomar She registered
at the Palomar hotel. OF which Mr..
Smith is the proprietor, but met him
while rambling among the mountains
What was at first a mere acqualnt-
ance ripened swiftly into love and the
friends OF the couple were electrified
about two weeks ago by the announce
ment OF their engagement.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-19
Fire In Fort Gay.

The first fire for years in Fort Gay
occurred there last Friday about noon
when little cottage occupied by
Lill Levisy, colored caught fire and
was totally destroyed She had lock-
ed the doors, and left the house with
three small children in 1t, and had
been gone for sometime, when it
was discovered that the house was on
fire. Some of the neighbors living
close by bursted the door down and
barely had time 10 get the children
out alive. AS it was. one of them
an infant. was badly burned.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-19
A New England Supper.

On this friday evening there will
be served at the Burns office build
ing on Madison street. near the passer
ger depot, New England Supper for
the benefit OF the NJ L. Church South
On the menu will be found ham sand
wiches, potato salad. Boston baked
beans. brown bread and homemade
light bread. There will also be such
orange sherbet and cake as New Eng
landers never dreamed OF, You may
have the Yankee feast for a quarter
and the other goodies for uime.
No charge for agreeable company.
Don't fail to attend.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-19
Rev. J. G. Stambaugt.

The NEWS takes special delight in
calling attention to any and all Big
Sandians who go out into the world
and win success. There is one young
man from this county whose success
has recently come to our notice. We
refer to Rev. John H. Stambaugh, who
is now preaching in Lexington, Ky
He is pastor of one of the strOngesr
Christian churches in the Bluegrass
metropolis-and this denomination Is
the leading one in that city.
A few years ago Mr.. Stambangh was
a school teacher in this county. Az
terward he attended the theological
department OF Kentucky University.
from which he graduated with highest
honors. His ability attracted atten-
tion and it was not long until calls
began to come to him from various
churches. He accepted one from =
large church in Lexington and is serv-
ing his congregation most satisfacto-
rily. He is strong reasoner. a fluent
speaker, and an earnest worker.
He possesses oratorical powers above
the average. is thoroughly educated.
and ranks as one of the best equip
ped young ministers in Central Ken
lucky.
The NEWS is proud OF his success.
as 1t is Of the success OF all mOuntain
boys 4.s.sl-H ln.laaln
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-19
Mrs. LYDIA Wilson Dead.

After a long and painful sickness
Mrs. LYDIA Wilson. wife of Zeke Will
son, died at her home in this place
lest Monday night. The funeral servic
was held at the Baptist church We'd
nesday afternoon, conducted by the
Rev. l.. NJ. Copley. followed by inter-
ment in the Fulkerson cemetery. Mr.
Wilson's disease was an affection
the liver. She leaves husband and
four children. Mrs. Wilson was
quiet, unassuming woman, devoted to
her family, and viii be much missed
by them and her friends.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-19
At Rest.

Mrs. Della Ferguson, whose death q
Colorado Springs was noted in these
columns last week, was buried last
Saturday morning. The body arrived
Friday and was taken to the residence
OF her brother-in-law. r. l.. vinson,
at which place appropriate funeral ser
vices were held the next morning,
conducted by the Rev. o. f. Williams.
The funeral was very largely attend
ed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1907-10-19
Chorus Class.

Parents who desire to have their
children's voices cultivated should
send them to Miss Kate Freese for In
struction In her chorus class. She
gives them instruction weekly in the
elements of vocal music, including
lessons In correct pronunciation and
enunciation. how TO breath properly
time. rythm and the valeu Of notes
or how to sing at sight. All this for
2b cents per lesson. and It's worth
double TO the child.