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The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1911-09-08


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rATHENEvER the United States
WV navy set TO work 10 smash
w things In the civil war the
fight was 10 the finish. and
Il made no difference that wooden
ships were sent against land forts
Even 10 these times Of armor plnte
chip commanders are not In hurry TO
tackle forts The sailors 10 1861 took
great chances, and boldness carried
the day.
Commodore Stringhams battle nj
Hatteras inlet the 2Sth and 10Th NJ
August, 1861. proved that the navy
WINS equal to the work of breaking
roads for the army when coast 20.
sition was to bc attacked. North Caro-.
lima put herself upon the defensive
even before Joining the Southern Con.
federacy. The steamboat Winslow
vas armed and sent out cruising In
the waters adjoining the sounds, and
all her prizes were turned into ships Of
war. In August there were four YES.
sells In nil ready TO defend sounds and
20 make war upon the commerce Of
the north whenever n rich ship could
BE- run down. Stringham was sent
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1911-09-08
The War Fifty Years Ago

First Naval Battle Of the Rebellion Stnl-
hams Vessels Attack Forts at Hatteras Inlet--Fort
Clark and Fort Hstteras Surrender With Guns and
Men After Heavy Bombardment and Heroic Defense.
Victory Blow to Blockade Running In That Section.
Fremont Assigns Grant to Southeast Missouri Com
mand---confederates Attack Garrison at Lexington.
Mo.---General Lyons Body Reaches New York.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1911-09-08


raids and close the inlc,s to the
sounds ilatteras was the chief point
Of ofT"nse, and the inlet had been forti.
Ned with two works commanding the
ship channel
On the point Of llattcras island
sOuih Of "a. cape. where the channel
I,asses through the narrow bufis. the
North Carolinians built fort cover.
ing an acre aud n half OF ground.
with bombproof chambers mounting
twenty five guns. This was the main
point Of resistance. The mouth Of the
Inlet IL covered by sand bar. which
cOnpels ships To follow Il narrow chan
mel In order TO pass through, and
hence there was no sea RON for
South of Fort llatteras, the large one
IN the pass. there L. II bay half n
mile wide, which ships must cross In
order to reach the channel and as u
sort Of outwork or picket to hold
up the enemy aud give warning Ia
the garrison at Ilat,cras the south
erners built another work called Fort
Clark. This work mounted iye thirty.
two Founders,
Stringham's Plan Of Battle.
Flag Officer Strinehams force was
very formidable, but victory was by
NO means certainty. The steam
frigate Minnesota led of as flagship.
followed 10y the frigntc Wabash, the
al ~ ss,,,,l..l.a.I
hanna aud l'awnce and the converted
steamers Monticello and Harriet Lane.
Three transports carried $40 soldiers
under Zen Butler, The Intention Of
the commander was 10 land the
troops on the shore north OF Fort
Hatteras. and while the ships bonn
baricd the works from safe distance
che soldiers would charge along the
beach and capture them by storming.
The surf rolls with terrible violence
upon the beach along liatteras, and
iron surf boats had been provided for
the troops TO get ashore. The Month
cello and Harriet Lane, both Of light
draft. ran close inshOre TO cover the
landing In case Of attack. The FIRST
landing was made early on the 2sth.
but the work went slowly, and the
surf increased In violence, Finally
the boats were hurled on the beach
and destroyed, and after about 800
@en had reached shore II was found
impossible to reinforce them or to
take them back TO the ships. Two
hOwltzers Went ashore with the troops,
but the ammunition was wet. and the
situation was very desperate. The
gunboats were compelled TO stand OF.
shore out Of range Of the landing.
without provisions or water the de
tachlnent was left 10 its fate and
later In the war would have Jared
soughly at the hands Of the John
s'~s." But In August. 1861 the south
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1911-09-08

vas too much for green lighting men
10 endure. The fuse Of this she'll went
out. but soon another exploded directly
over the magazine. Fortunately tbi.
shell did not set Bre TO the roof. but II
was clear that the enemy had the
range Of the vitals Of the work. and
there wasn't a gun on hand strong
enough to land single shot In the
feet.
Confederates Surrender.
Captain Barron called council Of
war. and ut 1O:45 am. less than two
hours after the firing Of the FIRST shot.
Hatteras was flying the white nag.
and the first naval battle Of the war
was ended.
This was not alone the first naval
battle and naval victory Of the war.
but the first upcquivocal Victory on
land or sea. The surrender was uncon.
ditional. and more than 100 soldiers.
with their officers. and the armament
of two forts fell into Stringham's
hands The Confederate warships
sailed away into the sound for a brief
-. q IT..
81, -
-. :. a. ,,,., y, III ,,. 80.
".'.,,. "a go. -. a.
blockade running from that region.
az. n,,,na, ", ,,,osn ,.,r. GO, =.
a., 49,, :. a.. . 49,. IL. a.. .,u
,,a,,a.a 80, a.. b., .. a.. o..
t., e,.,,.,,,.,. at ,as n,,,o.t,.
- - -.
Beginning OF War Navy.
On Aug. 20. the day on which this
action closed. the New York Tribune
announced that the United States then
had n naval force OF afty.pine vessels,
COZ guns and g2I2 men In the At.
lsntIc aud gulf suundrous: twenty. i've
yees,.;s In tho po,,,noc and eiuht IN
Oh, Inc,i,, coust. tw,,y. or,,crcd homo
from abrond tblr,y.one build,pp
,bir,y.ey. lifting IN, md moro than
seventy. five purchased This wns IN.
Machining M IN. nnyy ,bn, p,ovcd so
prcnt a nart I'm winning IA. wor for
the nor,h RI. s,u,h Ind fewer ves.
sels and h.r navy remained numeri.
co,,v inser,or thr,uvbou, IN. .,ruuyle
Many az IN. naval hn,,lo. wcr. Tough,
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1911-09-08

quest ~ kcn,uckians and said that he
had ever, rs%sor to believe u majority
Of the people " the state were In favor
Of their retention. Therefore be would
not withdraw them. Nr. Davis re-
piled IN general terms that his govern
nlent had rcsrnted the neutrality "
Kentucky and would do so Yet l,
was at about this time that Genera.
LecnidRs Polk was planning his inva.
sion 81 the state. move that Davis
almost Immediately approved as a
military me- essiiy."
confedcrates Invade Kentucky.
General Polk occupied Hickman and
Chalk bluffs. ncn, Columbus. on Sept.
4. His excuse for the action was that
Union troops had bcrn recruited In
Kentucky and depots established. that
Federal fortihcaiions bad been erected
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14
RoWENA.
Vol. LII.

SINNERS ball players failed to
show up Saturday evening as sched-
aled 10 play Rowena,
Molino and Rowena will have a
game here at Rowena next Saturday,
Sept. 16.
Albert Spencer shipped out a load
of cattle Tuesday of his own feeding
He and A. ]. Tribble also shipped on
a car load of hogs of their own
feeding.
Mrs. Flossy Reeves OF King Fisher,
Okla, is visiting her sister, Mrs, f.
w. brewer, and family
F. w. brewer sent his team to Cen
tralia after goods Wednesday.
Cecil Mallory was shelling corn nea
Iy all day Wednesday for A. j. TriD-
BILE. Arthur Neal bought a calf from
West Vance for $4,000 and 8 from
Jeff Rector for $500.
Pete Jacobson and daughter Miss
Lizzie of Monroe county, and west
Vance of near Thompsonville were
here Wednesday.
Several from this vicinity attehoeu
the Paris Fair.
Jim Holloway and Richard squire
of near Central school house ana =
o, Donaldson, VIM, Jones, Frank
Donald and Earl Carter of near
Thompsonville were here Ihufsuay'
Some from d distance attended the
Odd Fellows Lodge here on lhufs"a'
night
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

Several from this community at
tended the dance at Clarence More
heads Thursday night.
Mr. Mccoy of near Welch was hel
Friday with a load of watermelons.
Arthur wager and family and Miss
Leona Foreman spent Friday even
ing and Saturday at VIM. Terrell,
east of Paris,
Clarence Morehead went to Cen
tralia after load Of goods for F. w
brewer Friday
George Neal, Byron Black and VIM
Cline of near Central school house,
and John Smithey and Mrs John Nc
Cam of near Thompsonville and Mrs
Allen wager of near HolIensvllle weTt
here Friday.
A. j., and Claude Tribble and Phil
and Walter Robert went to Contra
liza Saturday.
Robert Cruzon and Jack Light, Jim
Johnson and J. o. Donaldson, of
near Thompsonville and B. L, Baker
and daughter, Miss Lola, southeast o
here. and Joe Pickett Ct Monroe
Co., were here Saturday.
Claude Trlbblo and 0rville Sands
berry attended preaching at Sailing
Saturday night
Elder J. d, Greer began the pro
tracted meeting at Antioch Sunday
night. Elder Helsor of Centralia VIII
help In the meetings
Ross Vanlandingham went to Cen
bralla Monday and his mother, Mr.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

The Rev.DWillls Carlisle, pastor of
the Methodist Church here. with his
family left Tuesday for Huntsville to
remain few days with the Rev.
Phillips, his brotherin-law The Rev
Carlisle and family are en- route to
his appointment at Savannah. The
Rev and Mrs. Carlisle and family
leave many friends in Mexico. They
were guests Tuesday of Mrs. w. X,
Potts and Mrs. John Lane. The
Rev. G. M, Handy, the new pastor,
with his family, are expected to ar
rive in Mexico Thursday,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

Is MEXICO WEEKLY LEDGER.
4 BUNCH Of the brightest and
IN popular girls In AudraIn county
canvassIns The county for the
kleo Weekly Ledger and the Kan
CITY Ruralist. The Kansas City
*alist 10 one Of the very best agrl.
sural papers published In the U.
md is owned and published by
hur cspper,weIl-known to newspa-
men generally as one Of the
prominent publishers In the
h.ry. You all know what the
eo Weekly Ledger Is. These
! ladies are receiving a cordial
pme in all parts Of the county,
& durlnq the last few days have
a most satisfactory number Of
paid.in.sdvanoe subscribers to
a.xico Ledger and the Rurailst.
1 eourtesIes extended to these
ladies' will be highly apprecIat.
the management Of both pa
stti
kas never been the policy Of
exlco Ledger to ask any man
vertise Exclusively" In that
We believe that advertisin
+ In all newspapers in proportion
eir Circulation. We have had |
& examples of exclusive adver.
b in this part Of the country. It |
in violation OF business ethics |
that the Mexico Weekly Led
now In shape to be able to
shat we are covering the en-
ounty and a large part of ad-
Ia counties with a paid-in-ad-
circulation. We do not sug-
"exelusIve advertising" as
of our contemporaries do, but
int to say that you can reach
eople of Audraln Co., the peo-
ho buy goods and the people
patronage you want by adver-
q in the Mexico Weekly Led
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

b Homecoming reception to Ho
at Louisiana, Mo-, Monday,
hlber II, was a splendid tribute
fearless, honess and able repre-
|ive Of the people. 1t was a
hay for Louisiana and the Dem
L of the Ninth Congressional
1t. Quite a number of short
hes were made and Mr.. Clark
bed a brilliant address, which
|eeeiyed with great applause by
|ultltude gathered. In referring
I Presidential contest, Mr..
said: Il never told any
am candidate for President,
never told anyone am not
llidato. | never broached the
II 10 any one. I never wrote a
and / never spcnt a dollar to
|myself candidate. II ever
candidate the people will make
h | believe the office OF Presi.
bnd every, other offico belongs
people and not to the Ioltbers.
l. while ago a newspaper man
b. mo In Washington and ask
4 what / had to say about run
sar peesidnt. and | told him
When a man eonres 10 you and
You to run for the presidency
|on't fecl like throwing him
/ the window, Another news.
|,nan came 10 mo and asked th
question, and | told him that
whole history OF this country
|wo men had refused to run for
be presidency when the nomina'
lfas offered by a grfat party,
|told him that no man had ever
h the nomination for the presi-
|and that norman ever would. ]
could think that | deserved
i nice things that have been
bout me. | shall never affect
|displeased by applause and do
Hsh to deny that like praise
seds done in the service of
Mnt1.v ~
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14
: Tom vanlandingham came home with

Tom Vanlandingham came home will
him.
Arthur Yager, wife, and Miss Leo
ma Foreman spent Monday evening al
Mrs. Nora BeTrey near Gatewood
school house.
James Holloway is feeding a load
of cattle and 150 head of hogs.
James Walker is feeding 245 head
Of hogs and A. ]. Trlbble is feeding
over 200 head.
VIM, Cline, Harry Stalcup and Jim
Holloway of near Central school
house, Elder J. D. Greer of Mexico,
Mrs. Jas McCann and daughters, Mis-
Oleta and Ruby, John Smithey, VIM.
Jones, VIM. Robinson, and Luthea
Woodward all of near ThompsonviIle,
Harry Smoots of near GKoodwater
Harry Smoots Of near Good Water
school house, and Pete Jacobson of
Monroe county were here Monday.
Several from here attended the Dr.
Johnson sale at Tulip Tuesday
WANTED - Young to middle-age
white or colored woman to help care
for elderly lady and assist with
housework. A good home and extra
good wages. Address or call ON Mrs.
r. D. Worrel, 302 West boulevard,
| Mexico, Mo. d3 WI
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

William Frazier, of this city, is
now visiting in Colorado and this
week sent his friend. William Keath,
box of fine Rocky Ford melons, Mr.
Fazier is having a pleasant visit
and desired that his friend, Keath,
should enjoy some of Colorado's pro-
ducts.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14
YOU MAY WORK

ever so hard but you will not ac-
complish much till you have some
money working for you. Start Saw
ings account with North Missouri
Trust Co. dw1
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

Fulton eight-mile road dis
b Tuesday voted the 10000
ssue by a vote of six to one
the way TO build good roads.
be has come for people who
be good roads TO either "eut
fish" The Mexico eight
bad district should vote a
h bond issue unanimously. We
her for or AGAINST progress.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

ERoE COUNTY. by a vote OF
Ao one, has arranged to build
court house. That is the
enirit 10 show.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

Harrison Brown, who had most
successful summer selling books, is
home and will return to the Univer-
sity this year.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

A. w. Prussing is in Vandalia
where he has the contract to decor
ate the new home of ]. F. Humph-
rev.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

latest returns from the
election indicate that the
vill remain dry as the vets
Iefeated by a small majority.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14
STUDENTS ENROLLING

At FfNRUI,
The enrolment at Hardin College
on the second day of school was owe
100 This included the boarding stu.
dents only. There is large number
of day students, Girls are ARRIVING
on every train to enter school. The
attendance this year promises to be
a record breaker
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

Already about 35 students have ar
rived for the Missouri Military Aca
emy. The full enrolment this year
promises to be close to 100.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

P. II, Cullen. of st. Louis, is here
attending court.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

Fruit Paiing Knives, 80 kinds, sc
o 25c Robertson.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

Geo, w. Nash and wife, of the Mex
leo Variety Store, are in St~Louls
on business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

Lutte Staples, of this city, CON
nected with the G. & A. Road,
slipped from car Tuesday, and
broke his nose and cut his lip badly,
Fortunately he suffered no other
injuries.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

4 PUMPS--6O kinds, slips up, at Rot
artson's. dw1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14
Aermotor wind Mills. Robertson.

Miss Elizabeth Paul has returned
from visit in St. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

William Woodward, of st. Louis,
has gone to Columbia, after short
Wis., with Mexico relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

We have a good assorted Line of
mems and young mems clothing, Get
cur prices before you buy your win
ter suit.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

baptist Association of Au-
soumty will meet next Wednes-
lih the New Hope Baptist
Quite a large delegation
Rend from the Mexico Baptist
Delegates win be appointe
Rning at PRAYER meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14
TROY YFA|RNEXT WEEK
Four days and every day a Big one
An Airship S Big Races
An Airship
Fine Show Rings

The Grounds chuck full of
clean amusements, including
the famous Ferris Wheel.
The greatest sights you ever
saw at any fair. A man fly
ing in the air 1.-THE first two
daysl dipping and gliding
through space in a series of
W 0 n d erful performances
that will thrill and delight
the thousands who see him.
Bring all your folks and see
for yourself a one dollar
Fair for 25c.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

i Doolin, Of Rush Hill, Is
j He was sbnicken with apop-
Resday and his condition Is
#red serious, He is a promi-
iaen Of Rush HIN and the
d his death will cast a gloom
entire county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

! Bros. Bread. Try it. d2w1
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

Band Concert each evening
in City Park.
Reduced Rates on Railroads
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-09-14

Bur $3.50 guaranteed hats.
Hketts & Emmons ID. G. Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Rice. we'll
known and popular in Louisa. are
here for few days visit.
Henry Hopson, formerly of this
section, but now of Floyd county
was in this city Saturday,
r. s Chaffin left for Foster, Ky,
Sunday, where he is working with
the Watson Contract Company.
Miss Dolie Peters has returned
to Louisa after lengthy visit to
friends in Evans City, W. Va
Miss Lusk, of Shelby, was the
guest OF Mrs. James Johns Tuesday,
en- route home from Rudford, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Wheeler and
children, of Paintsville, were here
Thursday en- route to Williamson.
w. Va.
Mr. J. W. Heron, OF Huntington,
c. and 0. car distributor in charge
of allotment of ears in the mining
districts, was here Wednesday.
Mrs. Georgia Smith-Johns, Of
Louisa, who has been here on bust
mes connected with the Court, re-
turned home this morning, Pike
vile item.
addison Weeks, of Holden. W,
| Va. came to Louisa Saturday and
returned with Mrs. Weeks Monday
rhe latter had been visiting her
parents, Mr., and Mrs. IL oPricn
4 frankie Shute, of Oakview, Mrs
, E. L. shannon, Of Louisa, Mrs. J. C
Adams and Mr.. and Mrs. John Rice
OF this city, were entertained fol
dinner today by MIR. and Mrs. C
f Gallup at their home on Centa
street, Catlettsburg Tribune.
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PERSONAL MENTION.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

A. o. Carter went to Ashland
Thursday.
c. v. Barteis, of Torchlight, was
here Friday
Mrs. NJ. S. Burns went to Hunt
ington Tuesday.
Mrs, W. D. sutton, of Pikevllle,
was here Friday.
Rev w. L. Reid was in Hunt
ington this week.
John Mcclure, of Gallup, was in
this office Saturday.
Arch Mcclure attended church at
Prestonsburg Sunday
Mrs, Henry Gaines, of Potter,was
shopping here Monday.
Mrs. Keene Langhorne went to
Huntington Wednesday.
W. A. Bishop, OF switchtrack Va
was in this city last week.
w D. Jordan, OF Fallsburg, paid
this office visit Tuesday
Mrs. John stump, has returned
from visit to Portsmouth.
The Rev. French Rice, Of Yates
vile, was in Louisa Monday.
Mrs, George skene and baby hay,
returned to Cedar Bluff, va,
Mrs. Fannie Wade and Mrs, Clyd,
Miller we're in Ashland Wednesday,
Mrs. w. b. Cole and son, of Rusl
are guests OF F. r. Moore and wife
DR.. l. II. York made profession
al trip to Harold, Floyd-coo Tues
day
Presiding Elder o. f. William
was the guest of Louisa friend
this week.
Wayne Cordoll, Special Pensio
Examiner, paid the News a Wis
Wednesday.
Miss Eva Wellman has yeturne
from a few weeks visit in Pikevil
and Huntsville,
Fred Moore. of Cincinnati, W;
here this week, visiting his slsGe
Mrs, Hannah Lackey.
! Drs. T. D. Burgess,of Louisa,a
} VIM. Williamson were here tn
week. Pikeyille Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27
TURNED OVER A NEW LEAF.

Since December 31st we sell for
CASH only. 1t cost us 10 per cent.
to sell goods on credit, We will
save our customers 10 per cent,
yearly on their purchases for cash.
Our patrons are invited to go into
partnership with us. If you spend
$500 in cash with, us you have
made $50 on your investment. G,
c. MCCLURE & SON, Gallup, Ky.
Jan27t4
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27
FOR SALE.

About one acre of land, with good
dwelling and store house, barn and
out-buildings good garden some
bearing apple and peach trees. Sit
uated right at Buffalo station Ky,
close to potsoffiee school and
church and in the best neighborhood
that can be found. Reason for SELL
ing, Western fever. $4,000 stock
of goods must go with place. For
particulars address T. ]. SPENCER.
Thelma, Ky.
jaD20tf.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27
THE NEW BAKERY.

The News is pleased to announce
that Mr.. Clyde L. Hamilton has be-
gun the work of building his new
bakery. It will be in the building
nortl of J. B. Crutcher's store, and
will be up to date in every partie-
ular. Completion may be expected
in about two weeks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

Casds announcing the birth Of a
dsusiher TO Mr.. and Mrs. W, w,
Wys0r. OF Allentown, Pa. Jan. 10,
hare been received in Louisa, Mrs,
WTsor Is daughter OF Mr. and
Mira J. j. Fagg, formerly of this
plaae aud visited here last summer
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27
HOSPITAL NOTES.

On Monday last Henry Duncan
age IA, was brought to Riyeryiew
suffering with peritonitis. He wa:
too far advanced in the disease &c
be helped by treatment and was
taken home to Kermit on the mex
train
G, B. Hall and wife, of Harold
Ky, and j. h. stinss, from the N
and W. with typhoid, we're admitted
this week for treatment.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27
SHOT THE MAN.

I.ys curnutte, formerly OF Buchan
an, found another man walking the
streets OF Portsmouth with his
wife and shot at him several times,
one al the bullets taking effect in
the mans leg. One paper says Cur
Mute once lived at Gallup, This
Is not true
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27
WELL KNOWN MINISTER DEAD.

Uncle David Holcomb, aged sew
enty-one years, one Of the best
known Baptist ministers in East
ern Kentucky, died at the home of
son on Dry Fork, near Whites
burg, after a brief illness.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

IN, Pikeyille correspondent of
the Ashland Independent says that
Geo ~ Terrell, editor Of tho like
VILE Eerald. rs strangely anl NILE
teriously missing" George saws
he isn't Pay your money and take
your choice,
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FIVE HUNDRED HOUSES.

The Pine Mountain Manufactur.
ing Company has a contract with
the Consolidated Coal and Coke Co
at the head of Marrowbone fol
the construction of five hundred
houses.
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FOR SALE.

Four fine S. c. Buff orpington
Cockerels $3.50 each Also one
thoroughbred Berkshire male pig
eight months old. These are nice
ones too. W. II. HAMMOND, Fort
Gay. w. Va,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-01-27

Frank Ross. formerly of Boyd
county, but who has been in the
West for a few years, and Miss
Beulah Selbee, OF Louisa. we're unit
ed in marriage last afternoon by
the Rev. II, A. speneer.-Ashland
Independent