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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Sunday School was organized at
this place Sunday. The following
officers were elected: J. W. Brad
ley, Supt.; ]. d. Damron, Asst.
Supt; Victoria wellman, Treas;
Hannah Nelson. secy., and Dorothy
Damron, Librarian. The teachers
will be chosen by the classes.
Miss Ida and Cora Berry attend
ed church at Marvin Sunday.
The Misses Hutchinson entertain-
ed number of young folks satur-
day night.
Sam May and family visited his
father, R. t. May, Sunday.
Milt Bradley. Dave May and R.
B. Hutchinson attended Sunday
School at Evergreen Sunday.
Miss Geneva Berry, of Yatesxflle,
is visiting friends here.
Mr.. and Mr.. j. o. Pigg. Of Trad.
and Elwood Hutchinson, of Ever
green, were. tho guests of ]. A.
Hutchinson and family Easter.
Mrs. G. A. Hsws was shopping at
Busseyvilla Monday
The Misses Austin, of Louisa,
visited relatives here Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Nelson spent
Sunday with R. 7. May and vile.
Miss Minnie Burchett. of Deep
hole, was here Tuesday.
NJ. l.. Johns and wife visited her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John DAM
ron, Sunday.
Crit May, who has been at Meek
for some time, visited home folks
Thursday and Friday.
Alton Burchett, of Lick Greek,
. was calling at ]. A. Hutchinson's
t Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Roberts. OF
) Smoky Valley. were here Monday
John Nelson visited friends al
Oslo Sunday.
: Misses Mary and Effie Spillman
5 of Twin Branch, were the guests
: of their cousin, Sarah Ferret, last
Y Sunday night.
Lindsey Collinsworth, Of Christ
mas, passed through here Tuesday
Nobody's Darling,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01
Killed at Van Lear.


A Hungarian miner was killed at
the mines of the Consolidation Coal
Co., at Van Lear, Saturday after
noon, by premature explosion.
The body was taken to Pennsyl-
vania for burial. This Is the first
fatal accident to occur at Van Lear.
Recently a number of Hungarians
have come to Van Lear to work.
They are good workers and not
much scared of powder. Occasion
ally one gets killed, but as this
does not seem to worry the Hun
garians we see no reason why
other people should worry.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01
Broom Corn.

On page two OF this issue of the
NEWS is an interesting article on
the raising Of broom corn, to which
we invite the careful attention OF
our readers. It's cultivation is at
tracing general interest because OF
the extraordinary high price of the
corn, the highest, perhaps. ever
known,
II seems that It is made possible
for all sorts of land, even the very
poorest, to be profitably used, and
that a lazy, shiftless farmer" is
left no possible excuse for his lazi-
ness and shiftlessness.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01
To Mr.. r. 7. Burns, ON His 10th
Birthday,
Brooklyn, N, y. March 81.

Brooklyn, N. Y, March 81.
Ny dear Uncle Roll:
With your great host Of friends
and lovers, l want to join my
heartiest congratulations upon your
completion of another milestone.
You have been a great blessing to
us all, and OF myself in particular.
Margaret Bottome once wrote in a
letter to me: "All that is good is
on its way to meet me-" So I
think it is equally true Of you, and
of all those who love and serve our
blessed Lord and Master.
Mrs. Shannon and Frederick join
me in love to you, Mrs. Burns, and
all your dear ones.
Faithfully yours.
Frederick F. Shannon.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

In the office Of the County Clerk
in coyington, KY. Wednesday Roy
NJ. Wright, SO. Government
gauger OF Pikeville, and Mary Hat
field, 81. daughter OF Matthew Hat
field, coal operator of Matewan. w.
Va, were married by Judge Wheel
or. United States Marshal Patrick
was best man, while Miss Alice
Russell. OF the Clerks office, Of
ficiated as bridesmaid
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright were in
this city last week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01
Took An Outing.

Quite party Of young Louisians
were guests of Miss Minnie Gaines,
of Potters They had a fine dinner
and returned in the evening. Those
who made the trip were Misses
Dollle Peters, Mollie Chaffin. Eta
Blankenship, Gertrude Hatcher and
Bess Ward. Messrs. Junior Lackey,
John Vaughan, Herschel vanhoose,
Ira See, Ed Spencer and Jack Ban
field.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

The Louisa Contract Company has
closed a contract for about $4,000
worth of concrete work at Concord,
in Lewis county. for the C. & o.
railroad. A plant has been ship
ped to the location and work will
start at once. J. H. Preston and
9. B. crutcher will be in personal
charge of the job until completed.
1t will require about three months
time.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Mr.. r. 7. D. Wallace, ST., has
been appointed as Il delegate from
Kentucky to the Worlds Sunday
School convention In Washington
City, beginning May 18th. He will
be accompanied by Mrs. wallace
Kentucky is allowed SO delegates.
aud we are glad chat Louisa is
honored with one OF the appoint,
ments
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

John Ferguson, formerly OF Fer
guson. was in town Friday, He re-
Gently returned from a visit with
relatives In Oklahoma. Mr.. Fergu-
son now lives in Kentucky. near
Louisa. -Ceredo Advance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01
Observation-Disclosures
PERSONAL Mention.
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Willis Roberts, OF cadmus, was
here Monday.
G. II. Dimlck, of Huntington, was
here Monday.
A, J. Loar. OF Huntington. was
in Louisa Saturday.
Mrs. II. @. wellman visited her
mother at Kenova Sunday.
Slant Clayton. of Ashland, was
in Louisa on Saturday last.
Prof. Byington visited relatives
on Bear Creek last Saturday.
Mrs Thos. Vaughan will go to
Catlettsburg today for visit.
t. R. Crumpler, of Twin Branch,
W. Va, was in Louisa Sunday.
Mrs, James H. o'Brien spent last
Saturday with relatives at Lock-
wood.
w. H. slemp, of Big Stone Gap,
was a business visitor here last
week.
W. d. Pierce is away this week,
buying the newest novelties for his
store.
Mrs Tom songer, of Ashland, was
visiting Louisa relatives on We'd
nesday.
Mr.. w. NJ. Hale, Cashier OF the
Inez Deposit Bank, was in Louisa
Wednesday.
Mrs. Miles, OF Ironton, was
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Robert
Bickel, Easter.
c, L. Miller and family spent last
Sunday with his parents at Canal
Winchester, o..
s. f. Holloway and wife, OF
Princeton, W. Va, were at the
Brunswick Monday.
Miss Willie Belle Cole spent the
Easter holiday with home folks, re
turning Monday evening.
Sam Freese and son, Morton, OF
Camel City, came up Friday and
remained until Monday.
r. NJ. Curnutte, who has a car.
penter job in Huntington. passed
bis Easter holiday here.
Miss Heloise Thomas, of Cincin.
natl, came up Saturday and is the
guest of Mrs. ], L. Richmond.
Miss Shirley Burns, who is attend
ing school in Cincinnati, spent the
Easter season with her parents.
Mrs. ], G. Thomas and children
Jack and Katherine, left Tuesday
morning for Wellsville, O., wher,
Mr. Thomas has a big Ohio rlvel
contract, and where the family will
1 "A q =
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

AL. Savage, OF Ashland, spent
Easter as the guest OF Louisa rel
atives. He renewed his pcquain-
talnship with the Fish family, many
Of whom foolishly accepted his In
vitation to come in out OF the wet
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01
THE POTTER SHOE CO.,
Cincinnati, o..

Will exhibit a complete line of
the smartest types of Spring and
Summer Footwear at the Brunswick
Hotel on April 9Th. We extend a
most cordial invitation to the peo-
pie of Louisa to call and inspect
same. Edwin Franken in charge.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01
Louisa Postmaster Ro-appointed.

President Taft has sent to the
Senate the name Of Arthur Nj.
Hughes for disappointment as post
master at Louisa. The appointment
was recommended BY Congressman
Bennett.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Medley Magruder travelling
man well known in Louisa where he
has relatives. was married March 26
70 Rubye Tinsley, OF Frankfort, Ky.
They viii reside In PIkeville.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

1t is quite evident that Paints
VILE cannot manufacture ice or
brick Perhaps because one is too
chilling and the other too useful
in sudden warfare. Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Mrs. Jennie Conley has purchas-
ed Mrs. Birdie Martins residence
on Lock avenue. Mrs. Martin OK
poets to move to Tennessee in the
near future.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Miss Carrie salyer. a former
Louisa girl now living in Plttsburg,
Is in a serious condition as the re-
suit OF relapse after severe at
tack OF fever
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Letters from Mrs. Hattie Boland
report that she is very we'll. and
comfortably fixed at her old home.
Selma, Ala
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Herschel vanhoose has gone to
Twin Branch, W. Va. to occupy a
position in the store managed by Il.
r. crumpler
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Wallace Willard has moved to his
farm on Two Mile. Mrs Gertrude
Burke will occupy his residence dur
ing the spring and summer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01
miss Madge Yaughan and \

Miss Madge Vaughan and Mr..
Anthony Gaujot OF Williamson,
We're married In the pastors study
Of the NJ. +. Church South. Cat
lettaburg. by Rev p, u. Thornburg.
Both Mr., Caujot and his bride ara
we'll known, having many friends
IN this vicinity.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs, Morris Mcclure at Central City,
w. Va. few days ago. 1t Is
named Elizabeth.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Next Monday is Police Court day.
and the regular monthly session OF
the City Council win be held on
Tuesday evening.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

The Finch Club was entertained
by Mrs. G. w. wroten Thursday.
The out-of-town guest was Miss
EIelolse Thomas. OF Cincinnati,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

The Rev. Barwell Akers, the
well known Baptist preacher. was
the guest OF Louisa friends Thurs
day
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Mr.. and MIRA. James Johns are
now occupying the Roffe property
recently vacated by A. NJ. Kennedy.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

w. W. See. OF walbridge, this
county. il visiting Col. worthIngton,
OF Greenup.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Insure with Wallace. Life. Fire
Accident, etc. Office near depot.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01
Big Sandy News
Friday, April 1, 1910.

He called her UP and they quar-
relied;
OF course he might have known
That they'd have a few words over
nothing
When they talked on the wireless
phone. Puck.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Married. recently. Miss Bessie
Edwards TO J. X. Wells. Of jattie,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Mrs, ], G. Thomas and children,
Jack and Katherine, left Tuesday
morning for Wellsyille, o., where
Mr., Thomas has big Ohio river
contract, and where the family will
reside for some time. vi
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-04-01

Miss Shirley Burns, who is attend
ing school in Cincinnati, spent the
Easter season with her parents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28

tenths doesn't sound big until one con-
siders that it takes a pull of only about
four pounds for each ton to overcome
the journal friction, and about three
pounds more to overcome the resistance
OF the wheels In rolling along the rails.
Another feature of the problem that no.
body but a railroader, perhaps, would
ever think of, is the loss of heat by rad
iation in cold weather. This loss has to
be made up by burning extra fuel Tho
Northwestern railroad found that a loco
motive that burned 10 pounds of coal
per hundred ton miles in June and July,
burned rs pounds in January and %
pounds In February.
Also to be considered is the cost of
running second, or helping, engine on
passenger trains in winter. Second sec
tions of regular trains are often made
necessary, too, when the temperature is
low, because of trains on connecting lines
being several hours late.
The diminished efficiency of labor is
still another thing to be reckoned with.
When a man is stiff with cold he simply
cannot do as much work or as effective
work as he could do on a warm. day,
however willing he may be. The cost of
this diminished efficiency can only be ap-
proximated. but railroad superintendent
say 1t Is very large.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28
WHAT SNOW COSTS
RAILROAD LINES
Expense Account Is Very Heavy
Where Billiards Occur
SNOW. MUST BE REMOVED
Besides Cost of Keeping Snow Off
Tracks the Cold Makes Trains
Harder To Move Over
the Lines.

New York, January N-(Special.) --After
a second big storm, which came upon the
heels of the Christmas blizzard, the rail-
road managers have begun to figure up
what the cold weather is costing them
this winter. When the snow is still piled
on the tracks there is no time to think of
the cost, every man on the line, from the
general manager down to the humblest
shoveler, has all he can do to keep the
wheels moving. But when traffic Is in
fair shape again the officials have a
chance to look at the expense account
and reflect upon the financial features of
a snowstorm.
To give a concrete example, the cost of
shovelng snow and Ice on the Lehigh
Valley railroad in December was $4,000.
For the first 10 days of January the cost
was $4,000, which was at the rate of $4,000
a month. This amount will be greatly ex-
ceeded, of course, on account of the last
big storm. A conservative estimate of the
total increased expenses of operating on
the Lehigh Valley, due to weather condi-
lions prevailing from December 10 to
January 10, fixes the sum at 10000. This
estimate was made early in the month,
before it was known that another storm
was to be faced. There are other roads
is far greater.
Snow removal, though it is the most
spectacular part of railroads winter
work, forms only one of the items in the
bill. Most serious of all the effects of
cold weather is the decrease it compels
In the carrying capacity of motor power.
1t stiffens the joints of the railroads. so to
speak, so that certain locomotive and
certain amount of fuel haul from to
10 per cent less freight than they haul in
mild weather.
The average daily tonnage of freight
trains on one OF the New York Buffalo
lines for instance, is about 1900 tons in
summer. In December cold weather
compelled a reduction of 10 per cent. or
100 tons in the tonnage of trains. This
loss for the month amounted to about 49,
100000 ton miles" In other words, I'M
der normal weather conditions the same
amount of power, with the same expendi-
lures for train crews, could have done an
additional work equivalent to hauling 49,
10000 tons one mile. Expressed in dollars
and cents, the extra expense due solely
} to unfavorable weather conditions on this
road was about $4,000. In January the
difficulty increased, for on the western
half Of the road it was necessary to re-
duce the train load 20 per cent. while at
the eastern end the reduction was 10 per
cent.
1t has been found, by actual tests, that
at 40 degrees above zero car journal
runs about so per cent harder than at
100 degrees above. Each drop of 10 de-
grees below 40 increases the resistance
three-tenths of pound for each ton of
weight in the train. In zero weather the
resistance would be increased IL pounds
for each ton of weight over the resistance
at 40 degrees above. One pound and two
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28
North Pole Is Worth Something.

New Orleans, January 27.-A COM
mercial value TO the discovery of the
north Pole has been developed, ac-
cording to fur dealers here. A heavy
demand for all kinds of furs has fol-
lowed the exploitation of polar exhi
billions, the dealers say. Not only has
an impetus has been given to the usual
demand for furs for staple use, but the
manufacture of toys and novelties sug-
gested by the far northern expeditions
has furnished urgent demand for fur
bearing animals. From many sections
of Louisiana come reports that mink
and muskrat hunting Is becoming
among the most profitable pursuits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28
Feed Dealers Elect Officers.

Washington, January 27-By the
adoption of constitution and the cleo
ton of officers the Association of Feed
Control Officials was organized here to-
day Uniformity in legislation and
rulings and the enforcement of laws
relating to the manufacture, sale and
distribution of commercial feedstuff is
the object as expressed in the consti-
tuition of the association. The Sec
rotary of Agriculture is to become a
member of the association. Officers
were elected as follows: Benjamin L.
Purcell of Virginia, president; Edward
H. Webster of Kansas, vice president;
J. d. Turner OF Kentucky. secretary
treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28
ARMENIAN WINS
AMERICAN BRIDE

Louisville, KY, January N.-'We're
married and Off to Asia Minor on our
honeymoon" These words coming over
the telephone to the home yesterday
afternoon of William p. Locke, Louis
Vile ice manufacturer, were the first in
timation the family had of the existence
of love affair between their daughter,
Mildred, and John Iemejian.
Twelve years ago. it is said, Iemejian
who is an Armenian, first saw the Amer
lean shores, coming to a new land to win
his fortune. Successfully he became a
rug merchant, lace curtain launderer
and finally proprietor of fashionable
women's tailoring shop in this city. His
bride, who was his stenographer Is 10.
He is 80.
Iemejian is reputed to be the wealthiest
member of the Armenian colony in LOUIS
vile.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28
Murder Story Does Not Save Him.

Denver, Col, January 27.-John
Pressly Barrett, who claimed he was
wanted in Memphis, Tenn, on MUIR
der charge, was arrested yesterday
charged with passing a forged check
for SIS. Last night word was re-
ceived from Memphis that Barrett had
been tried and acquitted in Memphis
on the charge of killing Frank Smith.
When confronted with this informa-
ton Barrett admitted that he told the
story, hoping thereby to escape prose
cution on the charge of passing fraud
ulent checks here
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28
Vessels Assigned for Mardi eras.

Washington, January 27.-The des-
ignation of vessels for Mardi Gras cele-
brations at Mobile, New Orleans and
Pensacola was announced at the navy
department today. The Marietta, now
at Bluefields, Nicaragua, will arrive
at Mobile February 8. The Paducah,
now en- route from New York to Key
West, will reach New Orleans Feb
ruary 6, and the Dubuque, now en-
route from New York for Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba, will arrive at Pensacola Feb
ruary 8. At the conclusion of the
festivities at Mobile and Pensacola the
Marietta and Dubuque will proceed
to Tampa, Fla, for the Panama canal
celebration, arriving February IL, and
remaining until February 81.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28
Eastep-T

Florence. January 27.-(Special.)-
Miss Minnie Thigpen and Mr.. Cleveland
Eastep, both of this city, were married
last evening al $3.50 at the home OF the
Rev. C. e. Holt, who performed the
ceremony. Miss Rosa Brewer was maid
of honor and Mr.. Easteps bast man was
his brother Clarence Eastep. A small
party of relatives and friends were
present. Mr.. Eastep is an employee of
the Southern railroad. Mr.. and Mrs.
Eastep left for wedding trip in sTen-
nessee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28

ings of the various boards of county
commissioners.
There are now just an even hundred
counties working felony ocnvicts, given
by the state. upon their public roads,
and seven others are working their
own misdemeanors, but not felonies.
The indications are that there will be
10 or II new counties to apply for con-
victs this year, and the distribution will
probably be a matter of considerable
longer division than Ii was a year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28
Testimony on counterfeitina.

New York, January 27.-Testimony
describing the printing of the backs of
about $4,000 in fraudulent Canadian
bills and concerning the making OF
so United States notes was given to-
day by Antonio Comito, a little journey
man photographer, in the trial of the
Italian gang charged with running a
counterfeiting plant at Highland Falls,
N. Y. He said he knew nothing about
the new steel dagger recently found
stuck into the wall of Marshal Hen
kel's office after permission had been
refused to friends to visit the ac-
cused
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28
Lid Down In WASHINGTON.

Washington, January 27.-TTailing
after many states of the union the
national capital here will observe here
after Sunday as day of rest If a
bill passed by the Senate today be-
comes law. With broad exceptions the
measure makes it unlawful for any
person or corporation to labor at any
trade or calling on that day. Among
the exceptions are hotels and restau-
rant keepers, public service corpora
tions and sacred concerts. Jews and
Seventh Day Adventists and others
who observe any other day of the week
are exempted. A fine and imprison-
ment is provided for violators of the
day
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28
THAT REMINDS ME
Ten Years Ago Today the Present Southern Baseball
Was Temporarily Organized at the Morris Hotel in
Brmingham-Pleaf for the Y w. G. A.
BY WALTER HARPER.

ly than the boys and this organization,
the intention of which is to help needy
girls, should have the unstinted sup
port of the business and Industrial in
terests of the district.
Hundreds of the girls who would be
benefited labor 10 and Il hours every
day in the shops and factories of Bir-
mingham. They need more than the pal
try dollars that are doled out to them
In the pay envelope.
Go down in your pockets, Mr.. Bust
ness Man, and help to strengthen the
Christian and moral powers that are at
work for their benefit.
You could do no less.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28
"White Elephant Returned.

Providence, R. T., January 27.-The en-
barrassing position of the state of Rhode
Island with regard to the repudiated
North Carolina bonds was terminated to-
day when Governor Pothier affixed his
signature to a legislative resolution pro-
viding that the half million dollars worth
of these bonds, given to the state for
collection, be returned to the donors. Tho
bonds will be- sent to the bondholdsrs'
committee of New York by special mes
senger tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28
Will FIv in New Orleans.

New Orleans, January 27.-H. H.
McGill, an aviator of Dayton, o.. will
attempt the first airship flights to be
held in New Orleans next Saturday.
He will use biplane. Negotiations
are now in progress for flights by
aviators of international prominence
at New Orleans during the Mardi Gras
season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-28
Aged Former Slave Dead.

Elyrie, o., January T-"Uncle" John
Ramsay, a negro. 119 years old, thought
to have been the oldest person in Ohio,
died at the county infirmary near here
late yesterday. Ramsey was slave
and escaped 10 years before the Civil
war, going to Oberlin, which later be-
came historic as station for the UNDER
ground railway for escaping slaves.