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Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
TO REPEAT cANTATA

"The Haymakers," the pleasing ope-
ratio cantata given Thursday evening
at the Y. M. c. A. auditorium by the
We Boys and j. o. c. classes of the
First Methodist church, will be repeat
ed on Tuesday evening at the United
Congregational church at Colegrove.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
LABoRER is INJURED

Henry NJ. Gibbs, 20 years old, la
borer living at 500 Buena Vista street,
was treated at the receiving hospital
yesterday for injuries received to his
foot from the fall of an iron bar at the
Southern Pacific depot.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02

The Herald will pay $40 In cash to any
one furnishing evidence that Will lead to the
zrrest and conviction of any person caught
stealing copies of The Herald from the
premises OF our patrons.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
BITTEN BY DOG

As w. Still, Ga years old. a retired
merchant living at 7S4 East Sixteenth
street. stopped to pet an unmuzzled dog
in Flower street, between Ninth and
Tenth streets, yesterday, the animal
sunk its teeth in the calf of his left
leg and ran away. Still was treated at
the receiving hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
JUDGE WlLsUR TO SPEAK

Judge Curtis D. Wilbur OF the SUI
perior court will address the City club
today at it's regular weekly luncheon
at Levy's on the Selection of the
Judiciary with Reference to Partisan
Politics." 1t is promised that Judge
Wilbur will have an excellent paper
with some especially strong features.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
RURAL DELIVERY EXTENDED

About four miles of territory in Lau-
rel canyon have been added to rural
route No. 10 by the order of Postmaster
w. H. Harrison, and as a result be-
tween fifty and seventy-five more fam
lilies are enjoying the privileges of free
delivery of mail. The extension of tho
route began with the delivery Of yes
terday mornings mail.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
DEsERTER TAKEN NORTH

Mathew Casey, chief master at arms
of the Mare Island navy yard, arrived
i'm Los Angeles yesterday and took
charge of William +. Mann, accused of
being a deserter from the navy, who
was serving thirty days in the city Jail
for striking his father. Casey left for
the north with his prisoner last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-02
INJURED IN COLLISION

John Donovan, 90 years old, a cement
contractor living at 2002 East Eighth
street, was treated at the receiving hos
pital yesterday for severe laoeration
of the scalp which he sustained when
he was thrown to the ground when a
runaway team attached to a heavy
wagon struck his vehicle at the inter-
section of San Pedro and Sixteenth
streets, killing one of his horses. DON
ovan was rendered unconscious and
could not describe the wagon or team
that struck him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
BIC SANDY APPROPRIATION.
Contest viii be Carried Into the
Senate.

The following is dispatch from
Washington to the Courier-Journal;
Representative Langley received
word from Chairman Alexander that
the bill contained $4,000 for the
Levisa fork of the Big Sandy, for
the completion of Dam No. and
beginning work on Lock O.
Mr.. Langley said THE action OF
the committee commits the Govern.
ment to continuation of the Big
Sandy improvement and insures
slack water to Beattyville on the
Kentucky.
"We could have secured more
money but for the statement of the
engineers that this is all they can
profitably expend this year on these
two projects,
Since we are to have an annual
bill hereafter, the improvements on
both rivers will not be longer de-
layed on account of the lack OF
funds"
One of the principal contests In
conference will arise over the Big
Sandy river, between Kentucky and
Tennessee. Chairman Alexander
would give but $4,000, and that tc
be devoted to the Levisa fork, which
pierces Kentucky. Senator Elkins
OF West Virginia, will put down al
least an equal amount for the Tug
fork in his State and may generally
increase the main river appropria'
tlons This will be stoutly resisted
by the House committee.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
The Senator's Bouquet.

The Catlettsburg Tribune tosses
this bunch of flowers at Senator
Prichard:
"The people of this Senatorial
district. irrespective of party affilia-
tions have just cause to be proud
of the record Senator Prichard is
making in the State Senate. On all
measures that SO far has come be-
fore that body for consideration he
has shown to be both safe and sane,
and is readily recognized as one OF
the leaders of the Senate. This
Senatorial district has normal Re-
publican majority of about 400, but
last fall Senator Prichard carried
it by nearly 700 majority, a Demo
cratic gain in the four counties OF
about 200 votes, and this fact to-
gether with the splendid record he
is making in the Senate has attract
ed the attention of Democrats OF
the Congressional district who are
looking to Senator Prichard as the
safest man to lead the party to
victory again next fall and should
he enter the race and receive the
nomination, his Republican opponen
would have to be a quick stopper
to keep in sight of the farmer
statesman of Boyd county"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
A Razor with a History.

Martin R. Allen, barber of
Inez, is in possession of a razor
that has been in constant use for
125 years. 1t was bought by Benja-
min West, then living in Spottsyl-
vania county, Virginia. in 1885,
In 1898 Mr.. West moved to John
son county, Kentucky, and was
drowned while fording Levisa river
in 1922. When his tody was recov-
cred from the water the razor was
found in his pocket and kept by his
son, Joseph West, until his death
in 1889
After the death of Mr.. West, his
widow sold the razor to James
Brown, of Inez Brown used it uI
to a few days ago, and gave it to
Allen, his son-in-law.
Allen sent it to Chicago and had
it hollow ground, and says it is the
best razor in his shop. 1t is a Gem
razor and does not seem to be more
than half worn,
Very many of the older residents
of Lawrence county remember
Uncle" Joe West. He was one o.
the "old field" schoolmasters ant
taught several schools in this sec
ton.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
A Louisa Girl atChiIIieoths.

The following flom the News
Advertiser, Of Chillicothe, Ohio re-
fers to Mrs Martha Pigg Chestnut,
daughter Of Mrs. Rebecca Lewis, of
this place. AS school girl in Lou
lisa she is remembered as one Of
the brightest pupils in the schools.
The dramatic recital of 'Enoch
Arden given by Mrs. Austin p.
Chestnut, assisted by Miss Adele
Westfield, of Cincinnati, at the Ma
sonic opera house Tuesday evening
proved to be one Of the most novel
and thoroughly delightful entertain
ments ever given before a Chilli
cothe audience. 1t was a large and
Fappreciative audience which greeted
Mrs. Chestnut and evidenced the
keen interest in her initial appear
ance in this city, since her gradua-
ton from the Metropolitan College
of Elocution and Dramatic Art OF
Cincinnati.
Mrs. Chestnut made a wise
choice in her selection of Tenny-
sons beautiful poem, SO full Of ro-
nance and pathos for the exploita-
ton Of her historic ability. Her in
depreciation of moloIogue was truly
beautiful and for two hours her
audience sat as entranced, SO real-
istically did she portray the pictur-
esque situations and the dramatic
incidents of the thrilling story,
which touch the heart chords and
appeal TO all.
AS a reader Mrs. Chestnut is
possessed of rare gifts, her COM
manding stage presence. sympa-
thetic voice and charm of manner
which can never fail to please.
"The characters of Enoch Arden,
Annie Lee and Philip stood out
boldly as breathing, living beings so
clear was her conception and depth
Of feeling in her portrayal.
That Miss Westfield is music
ian Of ability was shown by her
sympathetic rendition Of the musical
accompaniment by Strauss. So
closely allied are reader and pianist
that the effect is truly beautiful.
Her expression was charming, show
ing her to be thoroughly familiar
with the requirements of molologue
programs, an entirely new form OF
entertainment.
Mrs. Chestnut is to be COM
mended for the success of the en-
tertainment and the worthy cause
for which her efforts were so grac-
iously given.
The substantial sum of over
$3.50 will be realized for the bene-
fit of the hospital.
"The board of lady managers GER
tainly appreciate the efforts of Mrs.
Chestnut and theNhearty support Of
the public"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
sudden death.
John DaTtIam's Life Closes
Without Warning.
One Of Fort Gays Most Prominent
Citizens Falls Dead on the
Street.

This community was startled
about dark on Friday last by the
news that John Bartram, Mayor of
Fort Gay and one of the best known
men OF that section, had died very
suddenly. He had closed his store in
Fort Gay, and accompanied by his
son Grant he had started for his
home in the southern part OF town
when he reeled and called to his son
to catch him. The young man
caught his stricken parent, and call
ing for help. Mr. Bartram was car
ried to his house, where he died in
few minutes. y
At ten O'Clock on Monday morn
ing Mr.. Bartram was buried not far
from his late residence. The fun
eral was conducted by the Rev. Mr.
Bryan, assisted by other ministers
Death is supposed to have beer
caused by apoplexy. Mr.. Bartram
had had frequent hemorrhages from
the nose, and while these noted the
trouble they, acting as a vent, prob.
ably prolonged his life. Mr.. Bart.
ram left widow and five children
all grown, and numerous friends
and relatives. He was 72 years old
John Bartram was man of so,
briefly, great industry and good
business qualities, and was straight
and square in his various business
transactions. These qualities wer,
the means of his acquiring consid
cradle means. He was active IL
politics, always taking an aggressive
part in the affairs OF his party. He
will be greatly missed by his bust
ness and political associates and
his family.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
Resolutions by Board of Directors

OF The Lotisa & Fort Gay Bridge
Company, on the death of John
Bartram, a former Director:
WHEREAS, the hand of Divine
Providence has removed our friend
and associate from the scene of his
earthly labors, and the places that
knew him once, but will know him
no more forever, therefore, be II
Resolved, that it is but just
tribute to the memory of the de-
parted, to say that in regretting
his removal from our midst, we
mourn for one whom we had learn
ed to love and respect. In the most
trying time of our existence, his
courage never failed, and his loyal
ty never faltered.
Resolved, that we sincerely sym.
pathize with his family in this, theil
great hour of sorrow, and commend
them to Him who orders all things
for the best, and whose chastise'
ments are meant in mercy.
Resolved, that this heartfelt tes
timonial of our sympathy and sor'
row be forwarded to his family
That this be published in the Big
Sandy News, and copy thereof be
spread upon the records of The
Louisa & Fort Gay Bridge Company
Augustus Snyder,
w. d. o'Neal, Jr.,
NJ. S. Burns,
Robert Dixon,
L. H. York,
M. G. Watson,
Directors.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
Commissioner Rankin Next Week.

Commissioner of Agriculture M.
C. Rankin will make an early start
toward the organization of Corn
Growers Association for the produc-
ton of better grade of corn
throughout te State. He will dis
tribute free seed corn in four OF
the mountain counties this month
and inaugurate the system Of corn
growing contests, which proved such
a success in the ten counties in
which it was tried last year.
The dates announced so far for
the free distribution, during which
Commissioner Rankin and C. s. Kirk
OF Tnez, will address the farmers.
are February IA and Is, at Pike
vile, Pike county; February 10
and II, at Prestonsburg, Floyd
county; February IS and 19, at
Paintsville, Johnson county, and
February 21 and %, at Louisa,
Lawrence county. These meetings
are to be held at the court house
in each place, and it is expected
that large delegations of farmers
win be present.
Lawrence county farmers will
greatly profit by attending these
meetings. Remember the dates,
next Monday and Tuesday, February
.21 and %.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
Voluntary MansIaughteI.

The jury in the trial of the case
of the state of West Virginia ver-
sus E. E. budding, in which the ac-
cused stood charged with the mur-
der of Ira S. Chapman at Hunting
ton, found a verdict Saturday, after
having been engaged in its deliber-
ations since Friday.
budding was found guilty of vol
untary manslaughter, which carries
with it the penalty of Imprisonment
in the penitentiary for term not
exceeding five years.
His attorney moved to set aside
the verdict and for new trial
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
Howard Little Executed.

Richmond, Va, Feb, 11.-Howard
Little, who murdered Mrs. Betsy
Justis, her son-in-law, George Mea-
dows, and the latter's wife and three
children In their home near Hur-
ley, Buchanan county, last Septem-
ber. was put to death by electrocu-
ton in the penitentiary here at
dawn today without unusual incl
dent.
Most murderers are executed for
single murders; Howard Little has
seven to his account, There were
six at once in the wholesale butch
cry for which he was sentenced TO
die in the electric chair here today
Ia man, two women and three
children.
Little was no ordinary "low-
browed" criminal. He bore an ex-
cellent reputation in the commun-
ity in which he lived, and a num-
Der OF friends still believe in his
innocence His character appears
to have been strikingly on the DR.,
Jekyll-Mr Hyde order, to one side
being attributed the atrocious crime
which brought him to the shadow
OF ignominious death; the other be.
ing OF such a nature as to hold the
friends who stood by him until the
last.
Little is described as one OF the
handsomest men in the State; more
than six feet in height. weighing
236 pounds and being. in short, a
more than ordinarily fine specimen
OF physical manhood. He held the
position OF Deputy United States
Marshal for the Eastern district Of
Kentucky for number of years
Except for his association with wo
men, he carried himself generally
without reproach. He was a sort
of rural Don Juan" however. ant
he himself declared that "womer
had been his ruination."
II was while in office as Deputy
United States Marshal that he shot
George Mckinney in Eastern Ken
tucky and was sentenced to life
term in the Kentucky penitentiary
He was pardoned after short per
iod and moved back to Virginia
where he was made foreman by 1
large lumber company at Hurley
Buchanan county. While in thi,
position he lived with the family o.
George Meadows. Mrs. Little anC
her children lived In the sam,
house. Mrs. Little is alleged to hav,
been present when the murders
were committed, but she was no
allowed to testify in the case.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
elliott PRESTON dead.
"A Wealthy Citizen Of This County Dies
in Cincinnati.

The friends of Elliott Preston
whose serious condition was noted
in this paper last week, will be
sorry to learn that he died in Gin
cinnah quite Unexpectedly on last
Friday evening. AS was stated in
the NEWS Mr.. Preston had been an
epileptic for considerable time
Insanity ensued, and it was deemed
best to take him to sanitarium in
Cincinnati for restraint and treat.
ment.
This was done by his brothers
and some friends on the 9Th of this
month. Shortly after his entrance
into the sanitarium meningitis seiz.
ed him and his death followed very
soon. On Saturday the body of Mr.
Preston was carried to his old home
at Georges Greek for interment.
Mr.. Preston was about Al years
of age. A widow and eight children
are left to mourn the loss of the
husband and father BY industry
and shrewd business management
Mr.. Preston had acquired much
wealth, He was related to very
many different families in this sec
tion.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
Killed in the Mines.

Robert Jackson, aged S8 years,
was killed in the Greenough coal
mines on Marrowbone Thursday by
falling slate. He died in a few
minutes after having been brought
out Of the mine. Mr., Jackson NOV
ed from Jackson, o., to Marrowbone
only short time ago, He leaves
wife.
The body passed through Louisa
on Friday, on its way to Ohio for
interment. 1t was accompanied by
the widow and Leander Castle, the
mine superintendent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
Suit For Damages.

The following from the Courier
journal will be read with much In
terest by the Louisa friends OF Mrs,
Herr She is a sister OF Mrs. G. A.
Nash. OF this city and Mrs w F,
ShIpman, of Ashland, and is the
mother OF l.. l.. Herr, also OF Louisa
Mrs. Herr mas been a frequent Wis
itor to her Louisa relatives
Lexington. Ky. Feb. l5.-Mrs
Emma Walker Herr, of this city,
who several years ago was an Off
cial OF the Legislature and we'll
l.nownN writer throughout the
State, filed suit today against the
Lexington Street Railway Company
for s12,s12.50 damages on account
OF personal injuries alleged to have
been sustained by falling from a
street car In May. 1903,
Mrs. Herr alleges that her bill
for medical services was S745, for
hospital treatment 1885, for trained
nurses $l15 and for drugs $3.50
she says that for long time prior
TO the accident she had been habit
ually engaged in literary work, writ
Ing articles for various magazines
and periodicals, and for her work
she received about $1,000 annually
and by reason of her injuries she
has been unable for long time tC
do any literary work and that hel
health, strength and nervous system
hav0 been permanently impaired.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
Clarke Gets Fifteen Years.

A man calling himself Clarke,
who blew a safe in a store not far
from Pikeville some months ago,
plead guilty in Circuit Court in that
town last weke and was sentenced
to Imprisonment in the penitentiary
for a term of fifteen years. Clarke
spent some time in the Lawrence
county Jail, having been brought
here for safe keeping.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
Homicide in Ashland.

About $3.50 o'clock Sunday morn
ing two negroes employed at Stein
bauer & Hoenig's Midway Cafe, on
West Winchester avenue. Ashland,
engaged in a quarrel, and as re-
suit William Tyler was killed, and
Jesse Brown, a waiter, is behind the
bars Of the city jail, charged with
murder.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
Nominated to West Point.

Senator Thomas H. Paynter has
nominated Richard CARED, of this
place, to be cadet at the United
States Military Academy at West
Point. Mr.. CARED will leave ON
Sunday for the Academy for the
purpose of taking the rigid mental
and physical examination requisite
for admission. His friends hope he
will pass the examinations success
fully,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
lIsclaI Term Lawrenoe olrouI. Court

Judge j. b. Hannah has called a
special term of the Lawrence Cir
cult Court, to begin Thursday, Mar.
Srd, and continue three days. This
session OF the court is called for
the purpose of disposing of about
two dozen whiskey cases. and it is
supposed that no other cases will
Y be tried.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
Murder in Martin.

Abe Hensley and Phil Marcum
became engaged in an alteration
over some ties on the Emily Fork
of Wolf creek last Saturday, when
Hensley shot Marcum with Win
chester, nearly severing his arm be-
low the shoulder. Marcum died the
next morning. Hensley is in Jail
at Inez. The killing is said to be
entirely unprovoked.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
An Object Lesson.

The fine address made a short
time ago by W. H. May, OF Pres
tonsburg, on the occasion OF his
appearance before the students Of
the X, n. c., contained much 70
interest and instruct all who heard
II. 1t was, however, intended main
ly for the students present, and
what Mr.. May said, and said so
we'll, on that evening, should be
remembered and needed, particularly
by the young men who we're present.
Mr.. May is an attractive speaker,
but he is more than this: He is an
object lesson for the young men of
this his native valley. He was born
on Beaver Creek, Floyd county. His
father was poor farmer, with
nothing but good advice and good
training, and good example with
which to endow his son. The tra-
ditional silver spoon was a long dis
tance from the young chaps mouth.
But the young chap grew to man
hood, and he is today conspicuous
figure in Eastern Kentucky. He is
Commonwealth Attorney for big
district Before he was elected to
that honorable and responsible posi-
ton he had big law practice, and
was known up and down the Sandy
valley as a man Of brains, energy,
honesty and industry. How did he
achieve this distinction? Not by loaf
ing on the street corners OF Pres
tonsburg and putting vile cigarette
smoke into the faces OF the pass
ers-by; not by haunting saloons; not
by loud and boisterous language
used in public places; not by pro-
noting dog fights, and not by burn
ing the midnight oil in reading
'Deadwood Dick" stories and play.
ing cards.
None Of these things is productive
of good, none OF them is conducive
to greatness nor to the achievement
OF prominence in any respectable
calling. You. young man, who came
here to attend school have no time
to indulge in any of the "pastimes'
here mentioned. Not one OF then
is conducive 10 health, good morals
or respectability and good standing
among men. The young man who
indulges in any one of these things
has load to bear, and he who bur
dens himself with all OF them might
as well tie milestone about his
neck and jump into the river. ADD
to these burdens the vice OF intem
perance, and you are already doom
ed. Aim high, young man; "hitcf
your wagon TO star" Remember
that II you hold yourself cheap the
community will hold you ever
cheaper II by yonr conduct yol
say that your aims are low, YOU
ideas groveling the public will ac
cept you on these and lower terms
If on the contrary you show by YOU
actions, by your department, by tn,
company you keep, by your habits
and by your conversation that yol
want to be man among men, {
man OF whom your friends and you
country will be proud, a man like
| w. H. May, for instance, hun
dred hands will be stretched out t.
help you reach the goal of you
laudable ambition.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
No school Money Yet.

The school money for the Feb
ruary pay due last Saturday, has
not yet reached Supt, o'Daniel II
seems to be the fault Of the Audi
tor, as the state has money in the
school fund to pay the teachers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
Have Changed Residence.

The families Of G. A. Nash and
L. L. Herr have moved from Lady
washington street and are occupy
ing the handsome residence built by
Ernest Shannon in south Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18
Died in the InfIrmary.

Jane Borders died in the county
infirmary last Friday night from
tumor. She was totally blind and
had been an inmate of the poor
house eighteen years. She was 81
years old. s
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-18

Regular services will be held next
Sunday at the M. e. Church South
by the pastor, Rev. Reid. Since the
announcement of last Sunday that
he would be absent other arrange
ments have been made.