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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-18

average for each of the towns of TWO
or three iron and brass foundrles ana
engine shops. which supply machinery
of every conceivable kind. Beside
these there are three pillow factories,
whose CAPACITY is as great as any
similar establishments west of the
Alleghanies. We have boatyards and
docks for building and repairing
steamboats, and other vessels There
is also a proportionatc number OF saw,
file wire, nut. and general variety
of cutlery factories; wagon, carriaSH'
and all other factories for working IN
wood; tanner.es. harness, and all
other kinds of workers in leather;
manufactures for agricultural instrl-
ments of every description snort
we have skilful artisans and places
for making every conceivable article
usually manufactured in the larger
cities. The prices of labor will favor
ably compare with those of other
places.
Cost of Living.
Living in unquestionably cheaper
than at many of the points OF impor-
lance in the western country. Our
railroad facilities and other commune
cation with the farming community
secure to us a larger supply OF the
necessaries of life. as well as many nj
he Injuries. than we can consume.
Thousands of dollars worth of pro
visions are annually shipped by river
and rail to the larger cities. Our mar
ket is constantly stocked with every
hing desirable i'll the way of subsist-
| ance. Fuel. an item of great impof :
| ,ance to Il western community. g
| cheaper than at any point in the west
| arn country without any exception
The inexhaustible supply of coal in
| Rock Island county, with the fine quail
ity and large quantity of wood, read
| ;ly accounts for this.
| Health.
| A favorable location for health S
| llso an important consideration where
| large number of persons are to be
/ employed on the public works Rocb
| island is believed to be as healthy as
| any point in the west. Resting upon
l. bed of limestone and elevated high
above the clear waters of the MisSiS
Sippi, exposed to no marshes, StaSnan'
POOLS or sluggish streams. and SUI
oundcd by highly cultivated prairie:
and open woodlands. it possesses al
he requisites to health and enjoy
ment
| The exceeding healthfulness of this
| CONT is clearly shown by the NOR
tuary statistics of the cities and town:
IN its immediate vicinity, as also by
like statistics of the island itself. i.
the possession of the government.
On this point the board of officer
lappointed to select a Site for western
harmony in their report to congress il
1913. say:
The site is remarkably healthy Il
levinced by the reports now on file il
the Office of the United States surgeo,
General in relation to the health {
the troops at the various militar
lposts of the United States and cover
: ing "A period of more than 30 years
, during which the number upon tn
sick list at Fort Armstrong was prs
, lpovtionately less than any other pos
| in the western country
II Indeed. so widely known and appr
5 ciated are the purity and salubrity G
the atmospheric and climatic el'
| ments of this vicinity, that it has b'
= come a favorite resort and retrel
= from the epidemics and periodic sicl
e ness to which residents of the crowde
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-18

Joseph b. Oakleaf of Moline, while
rummaging about a stock of rare and
forgotten publications in New York
City recently discovered pamphlet
which is Of unusual interest in the
three cities 1t was the original me-
mortal to congress gotten up in 1861
asking for the establishment of u gov
eminent arsenal at Rock Island. The
three cities Joined in the movement
and it is interesting to note that of
those who signed the memorial only
one, Major H. C. Connolly of this city,
survives.
The memorial. which is accompanied
by maps and other data, follows:
(NATIONAL ARMORY.-An appeal to
Congress by the citizens of Rock Island
and Moline Illinois, and Davenport,
Iowa, i'm favor of Il national armory on
the site of Fort Armstrong. on the ISL
and of Rock Island. in the state of Illi-
nois Printed at the Rock Island Argus
book and job Office 1861
Memorial-To the Honorable. the
Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States:
The undersigned. committee APP
pointed by and acting III behalf of
the citizens of the city of Rock Island
and the town of Moline, i'll the state
of Illinois, and the city of Davenport,
in the state of Iowa. respectfully rep
resent:
That new armory and arsenal for
the manufacture, safe keeping and dis
tribution of arms and munitions of
war are of pressing national necessity,
demanded alike by the present wants
and future requirements of the gov
ernment; and that the preponderating
growth of the northwest. as well as
the absence of any such establish
ment within its limits, indicate that
such an armory should be located
upon the upper Mississippi.
Believing that the island of Rock
Island. in the state of IIlinois-in the
centrality and safety of its geograph.
ical position. the facilities it affords
for transportation to and from other
parts of the country. the cheapness
and abundance of its motive power
and the material used i'll the manu-
facture of arms. in the supply and
cheapness of labor and food. in the
healthfulness, spaciousness and gen
eral eligibility of its site, and the pos
session and ownership thereof by the
government free of cost or expense
enjoys advantages equal, if not SUI
perior. TO those possessed by an.
other place in the northwest-youl
memorialists would respectfully asl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-18

(NATIONAL ARMORY.-An appeal to
Congress by the citizens of Rock Island
and Moline Illinois, and Davenport.
iowa, i'm favor of national armory on
the site of Fort Armstrong. on the ISL
and of Rock Island in the state of Illi-
nois. Printed at the Rock Island Argus
book and job office. 1861
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

told where the latter was. Finally
he thought he had the much-wanted
man right where could grab him,
and then where to find Dave Well
nan was the question.
Sweating all over he started to find
the marshal, and as he turned a
corner he ran plump into him. AL
most breathless he began to tell his
story, when Dave interrupted him by
saying, HILL I've got the money in
my pocket" He had found his man
and his wife, and when he arrested
him the woman wanted to know what
it was for When told she said she
would pay it, and making dive into
the Deposit Bank of Femininity and
pulled out a roll big enough to choke
COW. Adams still demurred, but the
glay ended by his paying the debt in
full and twenty-five dollars for prob
able costs.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24
PaintsVilIe's Hospitality.

Those who visited Paintsyille dur
ing the Conference were delighted
with the manner in which all were
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. c.
Mayo were heartily assisted by the
people In general Notwithstanding
the large crowd present, the prePara-
tons for entertainment were on such
large scale that there was room for
many more. Mr. Mayo expressed re-
greet that the preachers did not take
their wives to Paintsville with them.
The new church building is almost
completed and the next thirty days
will see it finished. 1t was used for
tie conference sessions, The building
IA one of the finest in the State. 1t
will have cost about 100000 when
finished. The seating capacity is
about 1000. Lewis Mayo Chapel will
he an honor and an ornament TO
Taintsville for several centuries.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24
strenuous COLLECTION.
A Louisa Wholesale Firm Forced 10
Chase a Customer for COlIGC-
ton Of Bill.

While the NEWS regrets to say
that in the past two or three years
few men living along the upper
Sandy and adjoining counties have
delrauded some of our merchants and
successfully got away with their
snedlings, it is glad to record that
at least one scamp was lately caught
and compelled to disgorge a part of
the swag. But it took hard, fine
work to do it, and the story, from
start to finish, would make mighty
interesting reading, and it would be
Profitable reading for those who
think of defrauding their creditors
AMI getting away, if any such there
be.
| The name of the man who tried
ard failed to beat Louisa firm and
get to the Northwest with the cash
which he owed the firm is Harvey
Adams, and he did business at Ivy
ton, Magoffin county; and judging
from reports he must have been in
the condition of an old-time Lou
isan. This old-timer was met on
Main street one day by stranger
who asked him if he was Owen Peck.
NO" said our friend, "Im not,
but I'm owing everybody else
Creditors far and wide were press
ing Harve, so he concluded to clean
up and make a break for the wild
and woolly West. He sold every
thing anybody would buy, and sold
strictly for cash. He was always
at home If a caller wanted to pay,
but he was out to everybody who had
d claim.
Dixon, Moore & Co, of this place,
had a claim for a considerable lum
against Mr. Adams. They had tried
often and hard to get Adams 10
adjust, hut, like poor coffee, he
: ", uldnt settle Friends in that FEC
, ton told the firm that Adams was
o pairing to skip and the house
took steps to head him off and make
him come across"
The senior partner had had some
experience along the line of hunt
ing lame ducks, and upon him de-
n viewed the job of running down this
!, particular game. The trips Mr.. Dixon
: made down the river added much tc
S tae treasury of the c. & O., and the
n wriis, warrants, capiases, summons
Y ard other legal papers he took Out
would make a fine study for a young
: lawyer. He finally located The mar
e end his family and moving stuff II
: Ashland, and thitber he and Marsha
e Dave Wellman repaired.
e ~hey oscillated between Catletts
II lLrg and Ashland. finally rounding
S mp the game in the latter town. Dix
Il on felt around brother-in-law 0
Adams, trying to pump him till he
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24
The Public School.

The Louisa public school opened on
Monday last under very favorable
conditions, The attendance is more
than usually large, but on account
OF the college building being used the
rublic building is not crowded.
J ]. B. Mcclure, Noah Cisco, G. NJ,
Copley, Mrs. w. n. Sullivan and Miss
Sallie Gearheart are the teachers,
each OF WHOM Is a trained and eX-
prrienced instructor The school Is
we'll graded and each grade has many
PUPILS. 1t is the bounden duty of
parents to see that their children who
are In the school age are in their
seats in the school room five days
in the week and every week until
the end of the term. .....
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24
Died Suddenly.

Some time last Sunday night
young girl named VaGderpool, an in
mate of the family of Mrs. sarah
Gearheart, of this city, was taken
very suddenly and severely i'll. For
short time domestic remedies were
ujed, but they gave no relief. About
u o'clock a physician was called and
soon pronounced the case hopeless.
All was done that it was possible to
do, but all was unavaiIing, death oc-
curing about seven o'clock on the
following morning. The trouble was
congestion Of the lungs.
Miss Vanderpool came from the
Beaver creek country, in Floyd coun-
~, where her parents live, but for
several years she had made her home
with Mrs. Gearheart. The body was
sent to Beaver on Monday afternoons
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24
Boyd County Ticket.

The Democrats OF Boyd county have
nominated the following ticket
County Judge. John Wurts.
County Court Clerk, Ellis f. Law
renee
County Attorney, Frank c. Malin.
Circuit Court Clerk, John Purtle.
Sheriff, George W. Calvin.
.Iailer, r. A. "Coffey.
Supt. OF Schools o. X. Campbell.
Assessor. Kenna F. Chapman.
Coroner DR.. J. F. Sparks.
Surveyor. VIM. McDyer.
The Republicans affect to think
lightly of this ticket, viewing the
Lol'tical situation in that county as
rrlng altogether and entirely favor
able to them. Before the November
election they will begin to sit uI
and take notice, and the surprise
which awaits them will be somewhat
stunning.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24
Wheat in Boyd.

Read what the farmers in Boyd
have done this year in the matter Of
raising wheat. You can do just as
well in Lawrence if you get the
light sort Of seed. The wheat arti-
Gle published in the NEWS a few;
weeks ago is, we are pleased tcI
note, creating much interest among
the farmers of this county.
ID. |. Hogan, of Rush, was a bus
mess visitor in Catlettsburg recently
Mr.. Hogan has been a very busy man
since the threshing season began.
having threshed more than half the
wheat harvested this year in the East
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24
Rev, A. M. See Dead.

EThe Rev. A. Nj. See, well known
BAPTIST minister, died at Warfield,
Martin county, on Saturday, Septem-
her 18th. His illness was short, as
We understand he had preached on
the previous day. He left widow
and several children
Mr.. See went to the State of Wash
ington not long ago, but the climate
did not agree with him and he short
ly returned to Kentucky. Mr.. See
vas an earnest worker in the cause
CT Christianity and was a preacher
OF much and favorable repute in his
church. He was known and liked all
through the Big Sandy valley.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Fork country. He says the yield in
many instances is IS to 90 bushels
to the bushel of seed sown. 1t will
require about ten days yet for him
t. finish threshing the crops now
Contracted, which will run him later
into the season than in any former
year. He ran Unto a surprise "A few
days ago, just when he thought the
work finished and was fixing to
house his machine for the winter, to
discover there was yet two weeks
work before him.
He was taken into certain COM
munity to thresh what he supposed to
oe two or three "sets" where he
found there were more than twenty"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24
The Rev. D. \. Reid.

This gentleman, some years ago
pastor Of the NJ E. Church South,
this city, stopped in Louisa on last
Tuesday Ell route from the Paints
Vile Conference to Huntington where
lac was stationed last year He was
accompanied by Mrs. Reid and their
three youngest children, and they re-
Aained in this city with friends until
Wednesday afternoon. -...
Mr. Reid is justly considered one
Of the ablest men In the Western
Virginia Conference, lie is a thought
full scholarly, man, deeply in earnest
and thoroughly alive TO the respon-
gibilities of his calling He preached
once while Conference was In session
aud his sermon was rated highly and
ERASED by all who heard It. Mr.. Reid
will not take work again with this
Conference but will transfer to the
Kentucky body.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

THE sons of the late Robert Crutch-
er have placed on the grave Of their
father very handsome and impos-
ing monument. Mr.. Cruteher was a
very highly respected citizen, hon
est, Industrious, and a man of much
intelligence, The monument to his
memory is deserved and is highly
creditable to his children.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

NDr. Thomas Hanford, pastor of the
~ e. Church in this place, left on
Tuesday for, Maysville, the meeting
place this Year for the Kentucky
Conference VT is thought by those
who know best that the doctor will
BE- returned to this charge. ..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Hi fauley, who is suffering severe
Il from carbuncle of the groin, has
grown much worse, and his Illness
mas assumed a dangerous aspect. He
was taken to Riverview Hospital this
morning. at Louisa, for treatment
His many relatives and friends are
ffeatly worried on account of his
condition. item.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

John c. Thomas has rented his
beautiful home to Mr.. Jack Fagg, who
With his family, consisting Of his
wife and grown daughter. will occupy
II about October 1sJ Mrs. Thomas
exrects to join her husband at East
Liverpool next week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Rev. John Martin, the Oldest active
preacher In number Of years of Berv-
ice, at least II not in age, In the
Western Virginia Conference request
ID through his presiding elder % be
placed upon the superannuated list.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

The West Virginia conference Of
the NJ. L. Church will meet at Man
nington the Goth inst, The Metho-
dist people are busy finishing the
work of the year
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

b ]. Chaffin has sold his Lock
avenue property to LATE Wellman,
formerly OF Prosperity, II Bill Sim
PERSISTS In leaving MS we are glad no
n succeeded by as nice man as Mr..
Wollman.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Rev G. G. Hutchinson, pastor Of
Che NJ. Il. Church South at this place
during the past year, has transferred
10 South Carolina. Rev, Hutchinson
has made many friends in Louisa and
all wish him success in his new
work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24
SAW MILL For SALE.

Garr-Scott Traction Engine and saw
rig; 10 horse power, in good repair:
will cut from 5000 to 1000 feet per
day. Very cheap for cash In hand.
Inquire Of Big Sandy News, Louisa
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

tt'harley Branham, OF this place,
Who is in the employ OF the B. & o.
nilroad, Is on trip to the large
eItles OF the east. Upon his return
he will spend a week in Louisa with
his parents,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

W. n. Sullivan has rented what is
Known as the Eloise store, on Madi-
sen street, not far from the depot,
and win occupy It about October lst.
lie will continue the grocery bust
ness in his new location.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Miss Wilson, nurse at Riverview
hospital, is taking Il well-earned rest.
Al the end OF her vacation she will
Fvsume her duties.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24
NOTICE

The funeral of Maude, daughter of
Henry and Emma Marcum, who died
April Is, 1905, will be preached at
Green Valley school house Sunday,
sept1S.her 26, 1909, at 1890 a. M,
by &E /. B. Hewlett. Everybody
oordExC ivited TO come.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Al wellman, Of this city, has been
very sick for several days, but is
somewhat better this week. His
trouble Is neuralgia OF the stomach.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

1t has been announced that Adj :.
rundack Tribe, Order of Red Men,
of Clifford, will have parade and
Zig dinner on Saturday, the 25th.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Al the recent meeting of the Tri-
ftate odd Fellows Association in Cat
aatsburg W. A. Patton, Of that city,
vas elected President
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

The autamnal equinox was due yes
te' day. SO far the only evidence of
its presence are additional warmth,
some clouds and a sprinkle of rain.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

VIM. Belcher, who recently sold his
Interest In the planning mill at this
Z pace. has moved to his farm near
Cadmps. "
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Ed Gray. formerly a Louisa boy,
\ now telegraph operator for The
Western Union at Prestonsburg.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Practice for the annual football
slaughter has begun and doctors and
uDdertakers are taking notice.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Don't forget the Hot Bread and
Rolls for breakfast at the Louisa
Bakery.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Our Doughnuts are the best IN
the world Try them.
Louisa Bakery
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

w NJ. Bellomy, 43, OF this county,
and Nora Petry, 80, OF Boyd county,
we're recently married.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

The local of an Ashland paper calls
ehe paw paw Juicy" fruit. He
Eeans gaumy ~ ~..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Hezekiah G. Parks, Of this county,
vas recently married 10 Mamie
Blackburn, %, OF Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Miss Ida Branham, of Louisa, is
spending the week here with Mrs.
!. o. Marcum.- Ceredo Advance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Insure with WALLACE. Life. Fire,
Accident, etc. Office near depot.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Chris Shannon is quite sick with
typhoid fever,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24
PERSONAL MENTION.
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Miss Eta Blankenship is visiting
In Ashland.
John Cordle, of Pikeyille. was in
LoGisa Sunday. II
Miss Ethel oBrien has returned to
Mahan, w. Va.
Mrs. Hi Pauley, of Pikeville, was in
Louisa last Monday.
Mrs, A. NJ. Campbell has returned
from Racine, w. Va.
Miss Leila Snyder has returned
flcm Nioholasville, Ky.
A. N. Hughes was in Huntington
several days this week.
Mr.. Ben Conley, of Johnson county,
visited Louisa relatives this week.
The Rev. Clifton Dean, of Zelda,
was in Louisa yesterday.
DR.. ]. F. Hatten of Buchanan, was
attending court this week.
The Rev. r. B. Neal, of Pikeville,
was in this city last Friday,
H. H. Cyrus, of Whites Creek, w.
Va, was in Louisa last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Wheeler, Of
Ashland, We're here this week.
Frank Meek, OF Williamson, was a
visitor in this place this week.
Judge James Mcconnell and wife
returned to Catlettsburg Monday.
Mrs. Herr and the baby have re-
Slrned from a visit TO Ashland.
Miss Ida Smith has returned from
a visit to Ceredo and Huntington.
Mrs. D. D. Wallace, Of Williamson,
is visiting MRS T. ]. Branham.
, Mrs. Charles Abbott, of Fairmont
" Va, Is visiting Louisa relatives.
l. ]. f. Pauley and DR.. NJ. Pinson, of
Tlkeville, were in Louisa on Sunday
Mrs. w. T. Cain and Mrs. Alice
XIX were shopping in Ashland Mon
day
Mrs. Alice Kirk, of Martin county
Is visiting her son, Ed Kirk, in this
city.
w. l.. Chandler, a prominent citi
q zen of Lowmansville, was in Louis;
this week.
: Mrs. J. c. Adams and daughter
p Miss Jeanne, were in this city fey
D days last week.
. Mrs Hlzer, of Augusta, KY, ha
~ been visiting the family of the Rev
Di Hanford.
Mrs. Kate r. Freese is visiting he
sister, Mrs. Elliott Arnett, of SpauI
ding, w. Va.
a Mrs. Frank Millender, of Hunting
% to-, was the guest of Mrs. Fran
= Brown this week.
10 Miss Willie ByingtOn who is teacl
u Ing at Glen Hayes, visited hon
= PEOPLE last week
Or Dr.. Campbell, the dentist, who hi
e. heon at Fallsburg for some time, VI
le In Louisa last week.
:. Miss Charlotte Freese has gone
Terrace Park, o., to visit her siste
49, Mrs. Robert Magee.
or
lg Miss Wayne Wellman, of Louis
1t Is sojourning with friends in tn
en- community .-Ceredo Advance.
~ Denny Humphrey, of Louisa,
to here the guest of Robert l.. Barre
in East Ashland.-Commercial.
Miss Bessie Picklesimer, of Vols
IL visiting her cousins, the Miss
Genie and Lora Picklesimer, II
week ....
de Mrs Cora Robertson and childrt
ire Of Washington, D. c., are guests
mt her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
he Abbott.
\, r. c. Mcclure, of Louisa, was
loo the city Thursday en- route to W.
&c Liberty, Morgan county, to attend
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-09-24

Try one Of our Devils Food cakes
mr. Sunday dinner Louisa Bakery.