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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
River and HarbOr Bhl.

Rapid progress is being made by
the Rivers and Harbors Committee
on its bill. Announcement was
made that all hearings will be clos
ed on January 10, and the commit
tee members say they hope to get
out a bill by February /. The bill
is expected to be one of the largest
in years. In almost every case it
will follow the Reports OF Chief of
Engineers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Wanted Raw Furs TIN March 1870.
WILL PAY Wild CAT PRICES.

opossum, from &c to s5c to csc
Black mink. t2.O0 to sl0O.
Red fox, $500 to 5000.
Musk rats. I5c to s5c to soc.
skunks and all other furs at
their value.
Tub-washed wool, .25c 20 soc.
Butter. t2c 10 15c.
Old Rubber boots and shoes at
their value.
Calf skins, green. Sc TO l5c ID.
Hides, loo 10.
Cow hides at their value.
Call me up by phone, 8 short
and long. Is my ring.
The big fur man will travel all
over the county and listen. you win
hear his bugle playing all kinds OF
articles as above mentioned,
SO, meet me at my wagon with
your pelts and get the cash at your
door for same.
BIG BLAINE BARGAIN HOUSE,
Established 1903.
II. J. PACK, Manager.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

It's likely that Sage and Rookie
Teller with their boarded millions,
didn't enjoy Christmas any more
than the thousands whose ability is
counted in ten cent pieces. Mays
vile Bulletin.
Russell Sage may have enjoyed
his Christmas playing on a golden
harp. but the shroud he wore many
years ago surely had no pockets in
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

The wool growers are trying to
form an association to pool the
wool production. a la tobacco. If
the night rider feature can be kept
out there is no good reason for
opposing such an effort, as long as
trusts are tolerated in the country.
The farmers certainly have as much
right to form combinations as do
other classes of citizens.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Notice TO Stockholders.

Notice is hereby given to share
holders OF The Louisa National
Bank that the annual meeting OF
stockholders will be held at its
banking house in Louisa, Ky, on
Tuesday, ain. IL, 1910, at 10 o.
clock a. m. for the purpose OF elect
ing board of directors for the en-
suing year.
NJ. F. CoNLEY, Cashier.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
CHARLEY.

o. L. swetnam passed here re-
Gently with a drove of cattle pur-
chased from Phil Preece.
Our Christmas entertainment was
largely attended and was a success
throughout,
Linzy Hays. Waits son. and wife
are visiting his mother-in-law. Mrs.
Preston, at present.
Garfield Moore, of Prosperity,
was visiting relatives here Saturday,
Willie Miller and Richard GUS
sler, of Mead's Branch, attended
the Christmas entertainment here.
Haison Dooley moved recently
from Nelson Branch to the head of
Georges Creek, Pat Church moved
into the house vacated by him.
Robert aud Billie Kise passed
through here Saturday
Moses Hickman passed here last
week buying rubbish. Says business
is fine.
Scott and Jay Boyd and Roscoe
Borders were here Friday.
Ella Spencer, who is attending
school at Ledocio. visited home
folks Saturday and Sunday.
James Compton, of Louisa, passed
through here Monday.
John Chapman, James Fitch and
LATE Preston were here Friday.
The peace and harmony OF our
quiet little village was broken
Christmas day by some lawless par
ties who were drinking and sought
to crafty their fiendlsh dispositions
by the malicious use OF knives and
clubs. Is 1t net right that the Of
ficers of our community should, in
conformity with their duties, better
guard the peace and dignity of the
law-abiding people than to allow
such conduct as this?
Hunting and skating have been
in high tide with our boys.
II. S. Dean was here Friday.
Lonzie Daniels has returned home
from Concord w. Va, where he
has been working for some time.
The regular meeting of the Free
Will Baptists will be held here next
Saturday. and Sunday.
We are much pleased over the
Good Roads Amendment and feel
that we may yet share the facili.
ties offered by good system OF
roads.
Lon Segraves and family Of
Paintsville, who were visiting rela.
tiyes here during holidays, have re.
turned home.
Linzie Hays CARS SOM will soor
go to Louisa to live with his father
Anderson Spencer will leave fol
Richmond Ky. this week where he
will attend school.
Alfonzo Daniels, OF Paintsyille
was visiting his father here Satur,
day and Sunday. "
Chas. Sparks and wife of Paints
vile were visiting relatives her,
recently.
Ed Vanhoose, OF Nippa, bought
some cattle of L. w. Spencer Sat
urday
J. NJ. Moore will teach select
school at this place, beginning the
oath inst.
Roscoe Hays was visiting U. s
Swan Sunday. Two Girls.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

1t is said that after the Senate
caucus adjourned last Monday night
the remnant of the Republicans in
the House met and selected min
GRITTY leader. 1t is said that the
empty honor went to James W..
Turner, of Paintsville, Representa-
tive of Johnson and Martin counties.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
The General Assembly.

The converting of the first Cen
eral Assembly in the new State
Capitol at noon Tuesday marked an
epoch in the history of the old Com
monwealth, for with the formal oc-
cupation of the handsome chambers
in the New Kentucky Home" by
the legislative department. the last
of the three coordinate branches of
the State Government to become
housed in the structure, the stately
pile was practically dedicated.
For this happy event Kentuck-
ians have waited patiently for forty
years, but when the grandeur Of
the magnificent and ornate struc-
ture is considered, all thoughts Of
the trials and tribulations that be-
set the project for a new Capitol
are forgotten in qualification over
the splendid result achieved, which
will stand as lasting monument to
the progress of the new Kentucky.
Organization was easily effected
in both Houses, the Democratic
candidates being chosen in every
instance. The following we're elect
ed: VII
Officers of the Senate.
President Pro Tem.-Conn Linn,
Galloway county. .a
Chief Clerk-George H. Peters,
Louisville.
Assistant Clerk-Jesse Alverson,
Lincoln county. -.
Enrolling Clerk-Miss Jennie Nc
Donald, Frankfc:t.
Sergeant-at-Arms - Mott Ayres,
Fulton. ......
Assistant Sergeant at Arms
Gates Young, greensboro.
Doorkeeper-B. F. Pemberton,
Shelby county.
Cloakroom Keepers. o. Catlett,
Princeton.
Pages-Frank Simpson, Fayette
county; w. F. Cook, Covington;
Murray Brown, Bracken county.
Officers Of the House.
Speaker - George s. Wilson,
Union county.
Chief Clerk-James E. Stone,
Louisville.
Assistant Clerk-William Wicker
Crittenden county.
Sergeant-at-Arms-C. w. Long,
mire, Lexington.
Enrolling Clerk - Miss Amy
Lyons, Frankfort. ..
Doorkeeper-Joseph Embry, Lin.
coin county.
Janitor-Warren r. Shacklett
Meade county.
Cloakroom Keepers-Street Rus
sell, Todd county; and A. E. Ken.
ton, Robertson county.
Pages-Peter Best, Daviess coun,
ty; Bert Peak, Trimble county;
Shipman WATSON, Franklin county;
Laidley Douthitt, Henry county.
A perusal of the list of the Of
ficers of both the House and the
Senate will show that Breaker
county was as far east as the AS
sembly could go in the selection o.
its officers and servants. c. J
Howes, of Johnson county, was {
caucus candidate for Assistant Clerl
of tn eHouse, but he was dropped
after the first ballot. .
l
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
NOTICE.

am in shape TO hammer and
gum all kinds OF saws and return to
owner on short notice, All work
guaranteed. Most earnestly solicit
your patronage. ..-.
c. S. ARTHUR, Louisa. Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
To Attend school.

Bert Carter, with the Torchlight
Coal Co., will move his family to
Louisa this week. He desires to
give his children the benefit Of our
splendid school. ~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

Next Monday is the date. fixed
for the Big Sandy river hearing be-
fore the Rivers and Harbors Com
mittee at Washington. We hope
this matter has not been neglected
by the counties of the valley.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
MN for Sale

Steam corn grIst mill In complete
running order Cheap for cash or
notes well secured. Address.
HATTEN q WARREN.
-. Buchanan, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Going Some.

Brig Harris, formerly of White
house but now of Catlettsburg, was
admitted to the bar one day and
elected City Attorney the next.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

Hereafter bakers in the State of
Kentucky are absolutely prohibited
from placing stickers or labels of
any kind on their bread or cakes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07
Pair Of Horse. for sale,

Two first class work horses, six
years old. dark bays Weight $500.
Good drivers. win sell one or both.
J. f. HATTEN, buchanan, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

Congressman Bennett will ask
$4,000 for building at Cynthiana
and $4,000 for building site at
Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-07

Live hogs went to $3.50 at Kan
sas City and $500 at Pittsburg, on
Tuesday, breaking all records.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-05-27

A cool Ice cream soda on your
way TO the bridge, 5ii 8. 9Th. 5-6-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-05-27
MRS. F. W. M'0YE
COMMITS SUICIDE
The Tragedy Came as a Great Sur.
prise to Her Family and
Friends.

One of those sad affairs for which
It is hard to find solution occurred
last Saturday night at $3.50 on the
south side of the river near the city
park. In a pleasant little home in
that locality has lived for two years
or more the family of F. w. McOye,
consisting of the father, mother and
son II years old They came here
from Colorado and Mr.. McOye pur-
chased the house and a small tract
of land, where they have been living
On Saturday night Mr.. McOye left
home after supper to come over to
town and the son visited a neigh
Dor and with him went fishing. At
10 o'clock the son returned and Sc
curing a light went to his mothers
room to see what time II was. When
he entered the room he found his
mother lying on the bed dead. He
rushed out and alarmed the neigh
bors, who came to the house to dis
cover that Mrs. McOye had been
killed by a pistol shot which entered
her body on the left side, passing
through the heart. The son at once
mounted his bicycle and came across
the river to find his father, whom
he met on his way home. The cor
oner was notified and held an In
quest the same evening, returning
verdict Of death by suicide. The
pistol with which the deed was com.
mltted lay on the floor about two
feet from the dead woman. The
tragedy was not only a great shock tc
the husband and son but TO the en-
tire nelghborhood, who held Mrs
McOye in high esteem. II was hard
for the friends to believe that II wa'
really a case OF suicide, but the
presence Of the pistol on the flool
which had been discharged and III,
marks Of powder on the womanr
clothing told all too plainly the cause
OF death.
Mr.. Mcoye who is In the emplo,
Of the city in connection with thu
street improvements. says that Mrs
McOye has never shown any lndIca
tlon Of mental arrangement and or
Saturday afternoon she was over I,
town and met him on the sldewall
on Sixth street and her conversation
was Of the most cheerful characte
and they had planned TO visit friend
on Sunday In the evening when h
returned TO supper she met him II
her usual cheerful manner an,
there was never a suspicion ln hi
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-05-27
ACTION TAKEN in
INQUIRE MURDER CASE
The Prisoner Given a Ten Years
Sentence In the State
Penitentiary.

The circuit court was in' session
last Monday and the case OF James
MCGUIRE, who was found guilty of
manslaughter at the regular term,
was brought into court pending a
decision of the Judge on an applica-
tion of his attorneys, Colvig &
Williams, for a new trial. The ap-
plication was denied. The attorneys
then filed a petition signed by all
the members Of the jury which had
convicted Mcclure, asking mercy at
the hands OF the court. A second
petition was also filed signed by a
large number Of citizens pleading In
behalf of the prisoner, reciting the
circumstances OF the murder and the
fact that the two men had quarreled
and that the court had depended en-
tirely upon circumstantial evidence
in the trial and so forth. After the
presentation OF the petition the hour
OF l o'clock was set for sentence,
When the time arrived the prisoner
was brought into court and while
standing in the presence Of the judge
he was asked II he had anything to
say why sentence should not be pass
ed The prisoner replied with some
emotion that he was not guilty Of
murder and that he had killed
lgnaz Knappka in self defense. His
attorney, Mr. Colvlg, then addressed
the court asking for mercy to be
shown the defendant. Judge Cal
kins said that upon account OF petI
tions and especially the one signed
by the jury he felt that he must favor
the prisoner, but he said that homi-
cides were too often uncalled for
and consequently he felt II his duty
to sentence the prisoner to ten years
in the penltentlary.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-05-27
TO MAKE SOIL SURVEY
FOR THIS SECTION
Important Communication Received
From Congressman Hon. w. G.
Hawley.

Congressman Hon. w. G. Hawley
of this district sends the Courier the
following important communication
regarding a soil survey of the entire
Rogue River valley. This is a most
important matter and II Is pleasing
to note that Mr.. Hawley has succeed
ed in interesting the Bureau OF Soils
of the United States Department OF
Agriculture, and II Is believed that
the work will be undertaken at an
early day. Below will be found Mr..
Hawley's letter and also one from
Mr.. whitney, chief OF the Bureau OF
Soils.
The Rogue River Courier, Grants
Pass, Oregon, May 10, 1910.-My
Dear Sirs: | have been working for
some time to secure soil survey of
the entire Rogue River valley, be-
lieving that such would be OF con-
siderable value, and am pleased to
enclose a copy OF letter have re-
Gently received, which indicates that
survey will be made In the near
future. will continue to look after
the matter and send you this letter
that you may be advised as to the
progress being made. With best
wishes, am, truly yours,
w. c. HAWLEY.
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture-Bureau OF Soils.
washington, d. c., May 8, 1910.
Hon. w. G. Hawley,
House OF Representatives,
Washington, d. G.
Sir: I have the honor to acknow-
ledge the receipt OF your letter OF
AprIl 20 with reference to the pro-
posed soil survey in the vicinity OF
Grants Pass, oregon. In reply !
have TO state that II Is my purpose 10
include in this survey that portion
Of the Rogue River valley lying above
the town OF Grants Pass, and also the
important tributaries OF the valley In
Jackson and Josephine counties the
proposed area will thus extend from
Ashland to Grants Pass and will In
clude districts in the vicinity Of Med
ford, Eagle Point, Jacksonville, and
other intermediate points.
Thanking you for your interest In
the matter. ] have the honor to be,
very respectfully,
(signed) MILTON WHITNEY,
Chief OF Bureau.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-05-27

In reply to question about the
irrigation problem that is now up
permost in the minds of our people.
Mr.. Blakeley made the following
reply:
There Is no question about the
need Of irrigation In this valley, and
the point which the people have to
determine Is which Is the best, and
at the same time the most econom-
ical proposition to supply this de-
mand. There is one point, though,
which should not be overlooked, and
that is which of these propositions
that will be submitted will cover the
greatest area and reach the higher
hillside lands. where some OF the
best land in the valley lies. Should
only the lower lands get irrigation,
then those higher up would probably
never have water, as the cost of an.
other system would be so great that
the lands could not stand the ex-
penditure. These are vital points
for the land owners to consider.
Looking at the matter from busi-
ness standpoint. the greater area ir-
rigated, the more people will be
brought into this locality, and as the
country builds up, so will your city
OF Grants Pass and adjoining towns.
All these things should have the
most careful consideration in the
final determination of this question.
What your valley needs Is people,
and nothing will bring them here so
quickly as irrigated lands. II you
can go forth and say to the country
that you have the largest irrigation
proposition in Western Oregon what
does 1t mean? Every paper in the
country will mention II, and you get
an advertisement that money could
not buy, and as a news item 1t will
be read by every one.
Now, another thing. It will at
once bring land prices to figure
that will compel those who have
| fGnnttunad IN poua
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-05-27

he would be obliged this time to
pass rapidly through the country, but
II was his intention to return again
this summer and make a careful
examination of Josephine county. Mr..
Gilkey at this point said that II Mr..
Hill returned Grants Pass would like
to entertain him. Without hesitation
the president of the Great Northern
expressed his thanks for the invita-
tion and accepted at once. After
this informal talk the party was es-
corted to Merlin by eight citizens
in automobiles. w. B. Sherman,
with whom rode President Hill, H.
L. Andrews, Alva H. Gunnell, occu-
pied the first auto. The second one
contained H. G. Kinney, Paul Kin
ney, H. L. Gilkey and 7. P. Cramer.
Inc eighth member of the escort
party was M. L. Opdycke, who occu-
pied a seat In Mr.. Hill's auto made
vacant by that gentleman riding with
Mr.. Sherman. The party arrived at
Merlin just before noon, where din
ner was ordered for the railroad peo-
pie and while this was in preparation
there was an informal talk. Mr.
Hill not only proved himself to be
an interesting talker but good lis
tener and the Grants Pass party was
greatly pleased with his acquaint-
ance. The escort soon bade adieu to
President Hill and his party and re-
turned to Grants Pass.
It can be said that Mr.. Hill made
good impression and while he did
not say that he had made up his
mind to build a railroad through Jo-
sephine county, he showed clearly his
interest in Grants Pass and vicinity
and the fact that he is under posi-
tive promise to visit us again In the
near future is, to say the least, en-
couraging.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-05-27
MY SAFETY-VALVE.

When Spring decks the earth with verdure bright
When Summer bathes II in floods OF light
When Winter wraps II In garments Of white
] sing song.
When in faraway foreign lands / roam,
When I seek natures haunts classic dome,
When slt by myself In my quiet home,
! sing a song.
when my soul Is happy and joyous and strong,
When sorrows and come In maddening throng,
When things go right and when things go wrong,
sing song.
There be some who on Joy my songs, hear;
But we're TO catch not a single ear,
For my own content and comfort and cheer
would sing song
BY Celia
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-05-27
The closing event of the festival
was the ball later in the evening.
Rose Exhibit Awards.

Best II Caroline Testout-Pair
flower shears from Portland Seed
Co., awarded to w. C. Hale.
Best "a Caroline Testout-Gar-
den set from Cramer Bros, awarded
to Mrs, F. w. VanDyke.
Best so Caroline Testout-Suit-
case from Geo. s. Calhoun Co.,
awarded to Geo. Cramer.
Best IL blooms, distinct varieties
Book on rose culture from Port
land Seed Co., awarded to Mrs. T.
P. Cramer.
Best IL varieties, blooms each
Silver cup from Clark Bros, Port
land florists, awarded to T. P. Cra-
mer.
Best white roses-Lady's purse
by Southern Oregon Supply Co.,
awarded to Mrs. T. P. Cramer.
Best 4 red roses-Kraft wood
bowl by National Drug store. award
ed to Mrs. F. W. vanDyke.
Best 6 pink roses-Box candy
from Cargill's, Mrs. T. P. Cramer.
Best 6 La France roses-White
REFER from Peerless Clothing Co.,
awarded Mrs. T. P. Cramer.
Best 6 Frau Karl Druschki-Black
silk REFER from Bishop & Co.. Mrs.
Geo. Cramer.
Best Kaiserin Augusta Victoria
Tea pot from Grants Pass Hard
ware Co., Mrs. H. c. Kinney.
Best hybrid perpetual-Box candy
from Russells, Mrs. H. C. Kinney.
Best hybrid tea-Trowel, Coron.
Booth Hardware Co., awarded Mrs
H. c. Kinney.
Second best hybrid tea-Salad SET
from New Racket store, Mrs Mary
Dodge.
Best Marechal Neil--Lady's hand.
bag from Jewell Hardware Co., Mrs
j. F. Burke; second prize, rose jai
from L. B. Hall, Mrs. Margaret Tufts
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-05-27
THEIR VISIT TO GRANTS PASS
LAST SATURDAY
ARE ESCORTED TO MERLIN
They Have Accepted an Invitation
to Come Here ..gain This
Summer.

Straws tell which way the wind
Dlows, so that he who runs may
read the signs which govern indus
trial as well as other conditions
mere are certainly at this time many
things which indicate coming pros
perity in this section of the Rogue
River valley and these are recognized
by men of experience In business af-
fairs and it may be claimed without
fear OF contradiction that all indica-
tions point to the early development
}. the country surrounding Grants
Pass. The one thing, of course,
which Is most needed is another
railroad, and there are good reasons
to believe that this will come to us
within the next year or so. Rail-
road builders, 1t is true, are not
given to telling the world what they
have In contemplation, and yet there
is an old proverb which says: "Ac-
tions speak louder than words"
There are certainly many things
which indicate that railroad build
Ing Is contemplated in this section
md among these may be mentioned
the visit Of the Louis w. Hill party
to Grants Pass last Saturday morn
Ing. They came in two automobiles
and numbered eight persons in all,
They were met by few OF our lead
Ing citizens and during a short visit
were invited to remain over a day
This, Mr.. Hill said, was impossible
as he would be due In st. Paul as
soon as he could get there to give at.
tention to important business. Speak.
Ing Of his Southern Oregon trip, he
said he had much enjoyed It, but the
distance had been so great he had
become much fatigued. He was en-.
thusiastic over the Rogue River val
ley, was pleased with Grants Pass
and its surroundings and spoke OF
Josephine county as a rich and un.
developed section which had much In
1t to attract the attention Of men Of
energy and capital. He thought there
was something here as a side issue
for railroad men should they become
interested in this section. He said
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-05-27

You are always welcome to a
drink of pure water from a Pasteur
Germ Proof Filter at Rogue River
Hardware Co. 5-27-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-05-27

mind that she contemplated self des-
truction.
When the body was discovered ap-
pearances indicated that the woman
had been dead an hour or more. Mrs.
Crawford, a neighbor heard a pistol
shot at half past eight but thought
nothing of It, other people heard
the same shot, but did not realize
where It came from.
The funeral took place from Halls
undertaking parlors on Tuesday af-
ternoon, and that same evening the
remains were shipped to Nevada,
Iowa, for interment They we're ac-
companied by the husband and son.
This is one Of the saddest events
which has happened in this vicinity
for a long time. The sympathy Of a
large circle OF friends is extended 10
the bereaved husband and son who
have been called upon to mourn the
loss Of a faithful wife and loving
mother.
F. S. Beckwith, OF Kendrick, Ida,
brother Of Mrs. Mcoye, came here
and accompanied the remains as far
as Pendleton.