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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Hit Him Again!

Will hampton, native Ashland
err, but now a New York newspaper
man, has during the past few
months fired a good many hot shots
into Kentucky mountaineers for
their-from his viewpoint-many
shortcomings.
A woman from Knott county has
it out" with William in the follow
ing note published in the Courier
Journal:
Please let me have the last word
with Mr.. hampton, of New York,
and I'll promise to hereafter hold
my peace.
In the beginning we would have
Mr.. Hampton know that Buck
Creek doesn't need waking up.
We are all live wires" and there
are no Rip Van Wrinkles among us.
1t would be unreasonable to declare
that we have no poverty in our
mountains, for the poor we have
with us always. We have never yet
seen beggar, tramp or waif on
the streets of our mountain towns
or villages, and we very much doubt
II Mr.. hampton or the editor Of
Thousandsticks has.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

PERSONAL MENTION.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

DR.. NJ @. Watson was here on
Friday last.
Mrs. Elliott Burgess, of Georges
Creek, was here this week.
Proctor X. Malin, attorney, was
here from Ashland on Tuesday.
Miss Mate Wallace has returned
to her school in Charleston, w. Va.
Miss Eva wellman has returned
from visit to friends in Catletts-
burg.
Miss Hannah o'Brien returned to
her school at Logan. w. Va, on
Sunday. ss IA sIHstN
~<Lucien Johnson has returned to
Willow. KY, after spending the
holiday season in Louisa. Mrs. John
son and daughter. Rachel, viii re-
main some time longer,
| Dwight =, sapp and Fred S. Nc
Cornell, of Mt, Vernon, O., presi-
dent and secretary of the Louisa
Coal Co., were here Saturday en-
route to their mines up at Torch
light
Miss Gillie Dunsmore, of Monroe
, county, w. Va, r. X. Roberts,
Mayor of Northfork, w. Va. and
VIII McCogler, OF Northfork, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Fagg
from Friday until Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Library Bulletin.

The Big Sandy News acknowledge
es receipt of Library Bulletin
1909" from the Kentucky Depart
ment of Education, sent out by
State Superintendent ]. G. Crabbe,
and compiled by his chief clerk,
Prof. j. P. Culbertson, both of
whom are former Ashlanders. The
book is a 9o-page pamphlet, filled
to OVERLOOKING with things of value
to educators and parents of children,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Bennett win Have a struggle.

John F. Hager. of Ashland, was
in the National Capitol recently, and
while there he had this to say Of
the Ninth Kentucky District:
The Ninth district is the one In
which the Republicans will have a
fight. Several candidates have
sprung up in opposition to Mr., Ben
nett, and he will have a struggle
to get the nomination. II he sue
ceeds in getting the nomination then
he will have a contest at the polls,
for he carried the district last time
by only 1000 votes"
He also said Ollie James would
oppose Paynter for Senator.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
strlngfellow-Haywood.

NJ. L. Haywood and Mrs. Fannie
Stringfellow we're married on De-
cember eth at her residence on
Lock avenue. Rev. H. B. Hewlett
OBLIGATED. The only other persons
present were Mrs. d. c. Spencer
and daughter. Miss Opal, relatives
of the bride. The affair was kept
entirely secret for about week.
The bride is pretty and is held
in the highest regard by the peo-
pie Of Louisa, where she has lived
since childhood. The groom is a
salesman for the Snyder Hardware
Company, and is young man of
good character and reputation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
DIR. H. H. Gambin Critically Ill.

The friends of DR.. H. II. Gam
bill, of Blaine, will regret to learn
that he is critically i'll, in fact may
be dead when this paper reaches
them. He had been suffering for
some time from INSTRUCTED bowels,
and not obtaining relief from local
physicians he had DR.. p. G. Layne,
of Ashland, sent for. DR.. Layne
arrived in Louisa on Sunday evening
last and at once took a waiting car
rage and was driven to Blaine as
fast as the bad roads would permit.
The NEWS is informed that after
careful examination OF his patient
DR.. Layne said that 1t was too late
for an operation to save his life,
In the faint hope of obtaining
relief. II possible, Dr. Gambill was
carried to Webbville and was there
taken by special train to E. X.
Junction and placed on board a
train and taken to Louisville. From
that point the latest intelligence is
that the doctor is resting easily, but
that the result is in doubt. with
the chances for recovery against
him.
DR.. Gamblll is a twin brother OF
DR.. J, J. Gambill and a nephew Of
the late II. H. Gambill, for whom
he was named
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

In saying that the mountaineers
are at the tail-end Of progress, in
justice to us he should have ex-
cepted the "Bowery" of New York,
which is notorious throughout the
United States for its poverty and
moral degradation. 1t is no more
fair to judge our mountains by a
few indolent, degraded, characters
than it would be to Judge the whole
of New York by the "Bowery."
MRS. CYNTHIA E. FLANERY.
Buck Creek, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

to teach the school next year than
they have ever been.
Mrs. Tom Layne, of Ashland,
spent few days with parents here.
F. I'D. Wallace, Jr., and fam
lily spent holidays with parents here.
DR.. and Mrs. j. F. Hatten.
Mrs. Dan Kinner and children, of
Garner, are visiting parents here.
DOT. !
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
A Boone Curio.

s. s. ELAN, of salyersville, super
intendent of 4he Monticello public
schools, has loaned to the Lexington
Public Library block OF wood in
which is carved ID. Boone, 1873"
Mr.. Elan secured II from Rev.
George Willis, who cut is from a
beech tree near salyersyille in 1890.
The curlo is considered of great
historical value, and bill may be
introduced in the Legislature to
have the State purchase 1t.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Down and Out Club.

They have what they call a
Down and Out" Club at Ashland.
It's sort of mutual consolation
society, composed OF those who
have recently suffered political de-
feat. Most of its members are too
old to cry and too badly hurt to
laugh.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Mrs. Cassidy.

The following is from the Olive
Hill Times:
MIR. b. p Cassidy, accompanied
Mrs. Cassidy TO the Robbins Hospi-
tai at Salt Lick last Sunday morn
ing on No. 81 Mrs. Cassidy has
been in very poor health for the
past six months and goes there in
the hope that It may be to her ad-
vantage.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Our Sunday School Invites You.

Students attending the Kentucky
Normal College are politely and
earnestly invited to attend the Sun
day School of the NJ. e, Church
South. You will always find cor
dial welcome from the entire school,
r. T. BURNS, Supt.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
NOTICE.

The Examination of applicants for
Common School Diplomas will be
held In Louisa, on the last Friday
and Saturday in January. 1910.
All successful applicants are en-
titled to free tuition at the County
High School.
= JAY o'DANIEL. supt
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Profitable Stock.

People who say there is no money
in mules may learn something to
the contrary by reading that the
other day eighteen mules were sold
at Ellzabethtown, this State, at
prices ranging from 1905 to $SOO a
head.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Has Surrendered.

Harris, who shot and killed
young Mr. Powell on Christmas eve,
came to HELLER, Pike county, and
surrendered himself to the author
tiles, and was brought to Pikeville
by Constable Joel Ratcliff and is
now being guarded, awaiting his ex-
aiming trial to execute bond.
Harris is a nephew of Judge John
w. Ford, OF Pikeville.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
FARM FOR SALE.

261 acres on Sandy river, twelve
miles south of Louisa, 16 acres level
A good Groom house and good barn
Call on or address
l.. Borders or Elias Dutton,
Georges Creek, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
NOTICE.

l have opened a Tailor Shop in
the rooms over Bascom Hale's bar
Der shop, where l will be pleased
to meet all who have Tailor Work
of any kind. Repairing a speciality.
All work guaranteed.
w. H. WISENER.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
No Heat, No Service.

On account of the difficulty en-
countered in properly heating the
church there was no service at the
M. E. Church on last Sunday morn
ing The congregation worshipped
at the M. Il. Church South.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Boyd Circuit Court.

The regular January term of
Boyd Circuit Court convened in
catlettsburg Monday morning. with
Judge w. G. Halbert, of vanceburg,
the newly elected Judge for that
Judicial District, presiding.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

H. NJ. Day. formerly a civil en-
gineer, who has for some months
past been doing work for the U. s,
government near Louisa, is spend
ing the holidays with friends in
williamson Enterprise,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Bishop Burton.

Loulsians win be glad to know
that Bishop L. w. Burton, OF Lex
inEton. will again visit this city In
the spring. The date of his coming
Is April 25, AT which time he win
hold service in the NJ. e. Church.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
For Sale, 1900 Acres.

Land suitable for farming, locat-
ed near the A. G. & l. railway, in
Boyd county, Ky. about miles west
OF Ashland VIII be divided into
tracts to suit purchasers. Address
S. A. DOUGLAS, Ashland, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

Mckee Riggs. OF Lawrence eoun-
". stopped over here Tuesday and
"Wednesday 70 visit friends on his
W J to Fleming and Mason.-oliye
Il . Times.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

Buck vanhoose, 81 Johnson coun-
". was here Wednesday making
arrangements TO enroll his two sons
NJ the X. N. c. He couldn't do
better,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

II was Albert and not Arthur
Hamilton who got married last
week. and he married Miss Bertha
Whitley and not Miss Bertha Whit
man. Phone messages are some
times not very well understood.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Ladies' Tailoring and DressmaIking.

We have rooms at w. w. Mill
ards, on upper Railroad street,
where we are doing first-class ladies
tailoring, dressmaking, refitting
and refining, dry cleaning and press
ing, hat-cleaning speciality.
u. ]. Skaggs and wife.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

Herbert Moore. OF Matte, very
worthy young man, was in Louisa
wednesday, on his way TO Valpa-
raise. Ind. TO begin his second year
at the college in that city,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

II A. Bickel has written enough
Insurance TO entitle him to a trip
20 the Mardi Gras at New Orleans,
with all expenses paid. lHe will go
about the first OF February.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

w. J. Vaughan, the State Sunday
School Association field worker,
was a visitor in the city yesterday
and today from Louisa. Ashland
independent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

Mr.. ALLEY, OF Pike county, has
moved Into the upper jefferson
street property purchased by his
father last year.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

Kay chaffin and wife have re-
turned TO their home near Louisa
after short visit here with Mr..
and Mrs. w. s. Berry. Ashland
Commercial,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

sam Plcklesimer and family have
returned to town and are house
keeping in the residence in the
rear Of the N. u. parsonage.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
WANTED.

OIL. gas and mineral leases on
property for immediate development
Aho wish to buy high grade coal
aud timber lands Address
C. d. HOWARD.
Bradford. Pa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

Mr.. Neal, son OF VIM. Neal, of
East Fork. has moved into Elem
McHenry's new house on upper JEFF
ferson street
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Prof. johnson.

Prof. ]. r. Johnson, of the East
ern Kentucky Normal College, at
Richmond, visited Louisa relatives
during the holidays. He was ac-
companied by his bright young son,
Vinson. y
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

y. n. walston, Travelling Auditor
c. 4 o.. was here this week. He
found everything in good shape in
tho passenger and freight offices.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

c. v. Bartels. coal mine oper-
lator nom up at Torchlight. spent
yesterday and today in the city
Ashland Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

Amid epidemic of grip IN Lou
lisa has kept several citizens in
doors recently.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

A Mr.. Webb and family have REM
ed aud moved into the James Kim
stler property on Maple street
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

LINUS Hewlett is assisting his
fathar, Circuit Clerk Hewlett, in
the office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

See notice of w. H. wisener else
where. He proposes to fill a want
which has long been felt in Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

Co to Fitch 4 Co for new and
second hand Clothing. Rubbers and
Gents Furnishings.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

Insure with Wallace. Life, Fire,
Accident. etc. office near depot.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
Mother Stays Her -Four chiIdren.

MOtner Stays 7eF FouT CNiluFeN'
Four young children OF Mrs Joseph
Mello. wife of a wealthy rancher, near
Brentwood. Cal. were drowned by
their mother.
Mrs. Mello was evidently dl , in
sane by the loneliness of the country.
She lived in a big farmhouse with her
husband and children. the oldest being
Chester, IA years old No servant
was employed. After writing letters
to her relatives. telling them she was
desperate throufh loneliness, she
took the five children into the kitchen
and deliberately set about killing
them.
First she strangIed little Ramon, a
4-year-old girl. and then drowned her
in a washtub. Leona. a 2-year-old
girl. came next She snatched the
baby from the arms of her brother and
killed the child like the others. Then
she seized the twin babies. FIVE months
old. and plunged them in he tub Lit
tie Chester, who had vainly tried to
stop his mothers dreadful work. rush
ed out inta the yard and screamed
for help. Sheriff Veale happened to
be passing in an automobile and he
responded. He tried to resuscitate
the twins. He took the mother and
placed her under arrest and in a hos
pital The mother cried constantly.
To the sheriff Mrs Mello told
story Of her lonely, blank existence in
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
westInahouse Forced out.

George Westinghouse, the inventor
and head Of the Westinghouse Elec-
tric and Manufacturing company for
nearly twenty-five years. was removed
from the presidency OF that concern at
a meeting of the directors in New
York
Edwin F. Atkin. OF Boston. was
elected to succeed him. but it is un-
derstood that Mr. Atkins will hold Of
6ce only temporarily until such time
as the directors may be able to agree
upon a man who will fill the place
permanently
The action OF the board was in no
way unexpected 1t has been known
for some time that there has been
considerable friction between Mr.
Westinghouse and Robert Mather, who
was put in as chairman Of the board
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
-asse- -Vs1E SSSg s4S- q
GENERAL MARKETS

PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR firm;
winter clear, $4154440; city mills,
fancy, S6.5U4 6.l5. e..o.-
RYE FLOUR steady, at g41O per
barrel.
9ShG99lse. 49,, 20
673lac. A,.e ~
04Sc lower grades. 4612c.
POULTRY. Live firm; hens. ll12@l
lSc: old. roosters, 13c. Dressed firm;
choice fowls, 1S12c.; old roosters, l3c.
BUTTER steady; extra creamery
3Oc per lb.
EGGS firm; selected. 26G Csc; near
bv. 2I1ac.; western, q lac.
POTATOES quiet, at soc. q $1.65 per
barrel, as to quality
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE.

after the reorganization with powers
that overshadowed those OF the presi-
dent.
The former was chosen chairman OF
the board in behalf of the banking in
terests that aided in reorganizing the
property after it had been forced into
the hands Of a receiver in 1907.
Mr.. Mather objected to the policies
of Mr.. Westinghouse. and the latter in
return opposed the financial methods
of Mr.. Mather. The action og the di-
rectors puts an end to the friction.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
Girl slain in Berry Patch.

The body of a twelyeyear-old girl
horribly muulated, was found in
berry patch near California. Pa.
and the authorities have thrown
out a draguet for possible suspects.
Two Italians who had been picking
berries reported the finding OF the
childs body Torn clothing broken
twigs ana tramplad grass evidenced
a terrific struggle The body lies in
local undertaking establishment
awaiting identification
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
Jobn G. Carlisle Dead.

John Griffin Carlisle, President
CIeveland's secretary of the treasury,
who has been III at the Hotel VOL
colt since Tuesday last, died in
New York. aged "A years. His
illness had been regarded as hope
less for several days. He suffered
from an attack of acute indigestion,
complicated by heart disease and
oedema OF the lungs.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
Infant Paralysis in PennsyIvanIa.

There are close to 400 cases of in
fantle paralysis in Pennsylvania, in
the opinion Of officials Of the state de-
partment OF health
Cases have been reported from nine
localities. and the officials say that
they are closely following develop
ments everywhere. No opinions are
expressed as to the probable extent of
the outbreak. but it is pointed out that
it may last well through August.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
eerrv Plckers. Aeavy Loss.

Statistics compiled by Mahanoy
City. Pa, dealers in buckle
berries show this seasons crop to
be more than 80 per cent less than
last years. when the daily shipments
10 market for July averaged lis tons.
A year ago pickers realized from
this source $1,000 a day. or more than
the payroll Of the largest colliery in
this section for the same time Forest
fires and extreme heat killed this
years yield.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05
Live stock Markets.

PITTSBURG (Union Stock Yards)-
CATTLE firm; choice, SI20Q Z40;
prime, S6.5Jd715.
SHEEP steady, prime wethers, S4.l5
as; culls and common, S2d3; lambs,
S450dy7; veal calves, S9.5Od 10.
HOGS firm; prime heavies $3.50.
$50; mediums. 80 35; heavy Workers,
s945d950; light Workers. 50 65n rs;
pigs, s9.sO@9.90; roughs. s7.5O@s.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05

a complete line of ladies and
childrens hosiery in ali sizes and
prices.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05

the country an existence shadowed
with constant horror Of impending in
sanity. which Sc confessed had car
ried of her mother her sister and her
brother
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05

Summer Curtains for 65 cents
81 90 and 81 50.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05

Some of the prettiest dresses
for children for 5S and 50 cents.
Come in and see them.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05

Don't forget our So inch.
Black Taffeta Silk, that is guar
anteed, we are selling for Sl.00
per yard.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05

Boat stops at the Consumers Ice Cos Wharf
Chester going or coming. Arriving at Chester
IL hours after leaving Phila.
Telephone No. Keystone Main 1922 D. on wharf
in Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05

Pillow Cases and Sheets re.
lncel in nrice.
Milford chronicle., 1910-08-05

LaFrances and Warmers Rust
Proof Corsets in all the newest
models, we are sure if YOU once
try either of these makes you will
never wear any other
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-19
Primary Candidates Election.
Office of The Board of Supervisors of
Election For Anne Arundel Co, Nd.
AUGUST Is. 1910.

AUGUST Is, 1910.
In compliance with the provisions of
Section 48 of Article SO. and of Section
1000 Of Article TAI, of the Code of
Public General Laws of Maryland, the
Supervisors of Elections for Anne
Arundel county herewith announces the
following nominations to Office which
have been duly certified to them under
the provisions of said Articles; the
Primary election upon said nominations
TO be held on Tuesday, august S0th,
1910, namely
For Candidate for Congress on the
Democratic ticket from the Fifth Dis
trict of Maryland, in the sixty second
Congress of the United States.
JAMES ENoS RAY, JR.,
of Prince Georges County
CHARLES H. STANLEY.
of Prince Georges County.
By order of Supervisors of Elections
for Anne Arundel County
JOSEPH II. BELLS, Presd't.
FRANK l.. HANCOCK,
CHARLES H. RUSSELL of j P.
G. w. MUNFoRD, Clerk. ais.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-08-19
Notice of Appointments
Office OF Supervisors of Election For
Anne Arundel County.

hereby certify that at a meeting of
the Supervisors of Elections for Anne
Arundel county, held on August 10th,
1910, the following additional appoint.
ments of election and registration Off
Gals were made:
c. G. Brice, republican. of st. Mar
garets, as registration officer and chief
judge in the second precinct of the Third
district, vice George Hapf, excused.
Charles E. Russell, republican, of An
napolis, as judge in the third precinct of
the Sixth district, vice Benjamin Chance
excused.
Herman Rossman, republican, of South
Baltimore, registration officer and chief
Judge in the third precinct of the Fifth
district, vice Joseph c. Read. excused.
Edward A. Thompson, republican, of
South Baltimore, judge in the third pre-
cinct of the Fifth district, vice Herman
Rossman, made registration officer and
chief judge.
G.. w. MUNFORD.
Clerk to Board of Election Supervisors.