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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
Active in Good Works.

The News has heretofore spoken
OF the noble work being done in
Chicago by a society known as the
Children's Day Association. The
organization looks after the welfare
OF destitute and homeless children,
and ranks high among the charities
OF the big city in which it labors,
The president is Mrs. Melyina Gar
tin Funk, Lawrence county woman
and sister OF Mr.. John p. Gar
tin, OF Louisa, As will be seen by
reading the following which appear
ed In a Chicago paper OF recent
date the society is reaching out
after other worthy work, the care
OF widowed mothers:
A state law giving an annual pen.
sion to widowed mothers who have
dependent children will be asked
Of the State Legislature by the
Children's Day Association OF Chi
cago Plans we're perfected at q
meeting held In the Green room oi
the Congress Hotel last night.
committee was appointed to draft
a bill to be introduced in the House
and Senate at Springfield som,
time next week. Mrs l.. l.. Funk
president of the association said,
Recent reports from the Juyenil,
Court show that the case of widow,
ed mothers with children can b,
accomplished with a Comparatively
small per capita cost. We believ,
that about $500 a month will keel
family Of four, and we will star
n movement toward securing tn,
enacting OF law that will affort
this pension" ~...-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
more OIL PROSPECTING.
Well 10 be Drilled this Spring Neal
BUsseyVills, Ky.

A company has been organized
to drill wells for oil or gas ON a
boundary OF 500 acres near Bussey-
vile. 1t is understood that the
location will be on the farm of
W. d. o'Neal, Sr.
The company has been organized
under the name of the BusseyTille
Oil & Gas Company. Two hundred
shares will be issued at $25 per
share. Subscriptions amounting to
about $1,000 have already been re-
ceived. Arrangements have been
made to rent machinery and cas-
ing at very low price, which will
add greatly to the economy of the
operation. II is to be local enter
prise and the books are open for
the subscription of stock from local
people. Those desiring to take
stock may apply to F. R. Bussey,
Busseyville, T, v. Bartels, Torch
light, Thos. Hayes or w. d. o'Neal,
Jr. Louisa. :;
Practical business men are in
charge of the project, and they
are men so well known for integri-
ty that all will feel sure of fair
treatment all the way through. Those
who take stock now will own not
only pro rata share in the we'll,
but also in the entire lease, which
makes the proposition quite attrac-
tive. All unsold stock, or surplus
money left after completion of we'll
will remain In the Treasury as the
property Of the stockholders.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
R. B. Neal Was Here.

Rev. r. B. Neal, of Pikeville, had
a children's meeting at Louisa,
Friday evening. Though notice
was short, a splendid audience
greeted him, and what he could
have the children do surprised all
present.
He remained over Sunday in the
X. N. C. town of the valley. He Is
deeply interested in that school as
it has over one hundred of his Pike
county boys and girls enrolled.
There is a strong pressure being
brought to bear on him to induce
him to locate there. One gentleman,
not member of his church, offers
one thousand dollars as a starter,
only, toward building him new
church house, If he will pitch his
tent there. The students, whose
firm and steadfast friend he is, all
love him and want him.--Ashland
Independent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
James FRANCIS O'DONNELL
Will Appear at Louisa Monday Even.
ing, March 9Th.

The next number to be present
ed in the Entertainment Course is
James Francis O'Donnell. He will
appear at the Masonic on the night
Of March 9th in The Sign of The
Cross, play which Wilson Barrett,
the great actor has rendered IA
nous There are eighteen charac-
ters in this beautiful production, and
Mr.. O'Donnell assumes and rep
resents them all.
The News suggests to those who
have copies of The Sign of The
Cross will do well to re-read the
play and become familiar with its
plot and action.
Mr.. o'Donnell appeared in Ash
land recently and the Independent
of that city said the following con-
cerning him.
James Frances o'Donnell, the
noted monologue artist, appeared at
the Ashland Theatre last night, Civ
ing "The Sign of tn Cross" He
was greeted by a capacity house,
made up of our citys most cultur-
ed people, To say all were delight
ed with Mr.. o'Donnells great work
is expressing it mildly.
He is one of the finest readers
that has ever appeared in Ash
land-and that is saying much,
for we have had all the big noises"
in this line. Mr.. o'Donnell imper-
sonates the eighteen different char
actors of this great play by voice
infection, ,tone-color, facial and phys.
ical expression, with that degree
of perfection that one sees, not the
impersonator, but the living, breath
ing personality portrayed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
A Good Shopping Point.

Louisa is rapidly becoming an at
tractive pace for those who live at
the various points along this d.
vision OF the c. and o. railway.
Shoppers who have found what
advantages this point possesses oy-
over Catlettsburg and Ashland some
here on every train and make pur-
chases for the home and for the
farm. Everything except liquor
sold in the places named can be
bought in Louisa, and for less mon
ey As a shopping place Louisa is
much patronized by those who live
between this point and Catletts-
burg. They can reach this city by
7:25 and leave for their homes at
9.24, thus having two whole hours
for making purchases. whereas II
they went to Catlettsburg or Ash
land a day would be consumed and
the cost OF dinner added to the
larger fare for transportation, Par
ties living above this city can reach
here about 4 o'clock and have an
hour and a half for trading then
get the evening train for home.
Our merchants, particularly those
who advertise in the News, keep
large and varied stocks, at prices
as low as goods Of the same quail
ity can be purchased elsewhere Our
business men will treat you honestly
and politely and try to make your
brief visits pleasant
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
RECEIVER FOR Steel PLANT.
Independent Steel Company, Of Ken
OVa. in Financial Trouble.

Following closely upon the pro-
ceedings instituted before Circuit
Judge J. D. Wilkinson, at Wayne,
last week, IN which Holt & Duncan
and Williams, Scott 4 Loyett, OF
Huntington appearing for GER
tain number OF stockholders Of
the Independent Steel Co., of Ken
oya, asked for the appointment OF
receivers for this company, and
which action was arbitrarily with
drawn by the complainants, follow
ing the announcement OF Judge
Wilkinson that he would appoint
Sheriff Crum, of Wayne county. as
receiver for the plant, the same
attorneys appeared before U. s.
Judge Aston G. Dayton. at Rich
nond. Va, Friday and instituted
suit for the dissolution of the cor
poration and the appointment OF
special receivers.
Judge Dayton, having been es-
pecially designated In the absence
OF Judge Benjamin +. Keller TO
act as judge OF the Southern dis
trict, acted favorably on the pc
tition presented by the attorneys
representing the stockholders, and
appointed II. c. Duncan. Jr.,
and r. y. Williams, of Hunting
ton as special receivers for the
concern. By the order appoint
ing them, the receivers were au-
thorized to opearte the plant un-
III further order OF the court, and
empowered to issue receivers
certificates to the extent of $780,
600 to cover the expense OF oper-
alton.
Messrs, Duncan and Williams,
the receivers, assumed charge of
the plant this morning, and it is
understood that they will con-
tinue to operate It as heretofore.
At the same time as appointing
the receivers, Judge Dayton is
sued an injunction. restraining
Sam Crum, the sheriff of Wayne
county, from enforcing the eIeeu-
ton in his hands against the
Steel Company. This injunction
win be served ON Sheriff Crum
today.
+. 4. Williams, Paul w, Scott
and II. C. Duncan, who appeared
before Judge Dayton in behalf
Huntington from Richmond, Sat
of the stockholders, returned to
Huntington from Richmond, Sat
udray afternoon, Messrs. Dun
can and Williams furnished bond
to the extent of $4,000, and will
operate the plant practically as be-
fore with the exception that a num-
Der of expensive attaches of the
institution will be eliminated.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
ENTERTAINMENT.

Some time in week after next
an entertainment by home talent
will be given at the Masonic Hall,
for the benefit Of the Young Peo-
ple's Missionary Society, The
first part of the program will be
short play rendered by the girls
The remainder Of the evening will
be given up to a minstrel perform
ance by about 20 of the young and
younger men OF Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
Big Land Deal.

One of the largest land deals
that has been put through in East
ern Kentucky for several months
is the sale of more than 200, 900
acres of coal and timber lands in
Pike county by the Mason Coal and
Coke Company to the Kentland Coal
and Coke Company The price is
said to have been more than $40
an acre, which means total pur-
chase price of considerably more
than $2,0OO,OOO.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
Has Returned From Kansas.

Mrs. Sam Plgg, of Whitehouse.
recently returned from Kansas,
where she had been called by the
fatal illness of her mother. Shortly
after the burial, her father died.
He had no sickness, and evidently
died of grief from the loss of his
wife. Mrs. Pigg's parents were
named Ratcliffe, and they were for
merly residents of Pike county, KY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
RGhGaring Denied BY U. S.
Supreme Court.
Last Hope Of the Foreign NOR'Taxpay-
ing Claimants GOne.--- Big
Sandy Titles Clear.

The following dispatch from
Washington tells of the final set
tlement OF the big land suit, in
which this part Of Kentucky has
had SO much at stake 1t also
shows the character of argument
made by Gen. Jack-a. Hendrick-
brave, bold, noble Jack. Jack, the
Giant Killer" was not in the same
class with this modern Jack-the
bravest man produced in half
century, according to his own state
ment. Read the thrilling story
of how the intrepid Jack walked
defiantly amongst the wild and
wooley Big Sandians, la Daniel in
the lions den, and escaped un-
scathed.
There is another story that Jack
might tell of his connection with
the Big Sandy land business before
the organization of the grabbers. 1t
would make a better showing of
nerve than the following story does.
Washington, Feb. 27.-The Unit
ed States Supreme Court today de-
MED a petition for rehearing in
the Eastern Kentucky Coal Lands
Corporation against the Common
wealth of Kentucky The petition
was filed by William Jackson Hen
drick and in 1t he tells of the diff
ficulties Of the owners OF the
land in dwelling upon their proper
ty or listing it for taxation.
Mr.. Hendrick in his petition
states; THE owners we're poor
heirs scattered in sixty-five coun-
ties of Kentucky and in almost ey-
cry State of the union, If any one
of these heirs,as has happened more
than once, went up there hunting
for his land or to list 1t for taxa
ton, he was confronted with the
muzzle of a Winchester repeating
rifle in the hands of man to whom
craftsmanship was a badge of hon
or, whether the mark was a man
or coon. II he didn't walk or
ride away instanter his friends
never heard from him again, and,
so far as known, he found sepul-
chre on his own land or his bones
were left to bleach where his body
fell Such was the fate of young
Winans, of Philadelphia, after he
had bought and paid for his land.
No man knows the place of his bur
ial to this day. And counsel, who
signs this petition, was the only one
discovered for half century who
had the temerity to appear in the
courts of the territory on behalf of
these poor heirs. He presented his
case there within arms length of
a score Of gentlemen who boasted
anywhere from three to eighteen
notches on their rifles.
These are the reasons why the
heirs never took actual possession
of their land"
But it seems that Mr.. Hendricks S
grasp at straw as he went down
in defeat availed him nothing. The
last hope Of the 'grabbers" is
gone. The Court of Last Resort
has settled the business forever.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
a KY. COAL AND IRON ROAD.

<, A dispatch from Harlan, KY, says
that the wasioto & Black Mountain
Railway. according to announcement
by I. J. Asher president. win be-
Eili service for both freight and
passengers March to n point one
mile from Harlan. 1t is under con
tract to enter the town by April
2s. Grading is almost completed on
the extension Of 81 miles up Poor
Fork to the operations OF the Wis
eonsin Steel Co. Track-laying win
be resumed Immediately for the
completion Of the 22 miles remain
ing.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
Were Taken to Frankfort.

Sheriff Arnett, OF Magoffin coun-
ty passed through Louisa Tuesday
having in charge Elliott salyer and
Kelley Blanton. They had been
tried and convicted in the Magoffin
Circuit Court on charge of shoot
ing with intent to kill. Salyer was
sentenced to serve ten years in
the penitentiary, while his acces-
sorry got off with two.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
QUARTERLY MEETING.

The Rev. ]. NJ. Ackman, District
Superintendent NJ. E. Church. will
hold quarterly meeting and COM
munion service at the M. E. Church
this city, next Sunday morning.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
NOT EVEN A GRowL.

Because Of little furry OF snow
those who are fond of repeating old
adages and wise sayings will say
that March came in like lion.
There was scarcely any wind. and
the mercury was above freezing all
day when. according to the calen-
dar, spring began. This Is not very
llon-like. y
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
oUARTERLY MEETING.

Rev. o. F. Williams will be here
Saturday to hold quarterly meeting
services Saturday night and Sunday
morning at the NJ. E. Church.
South.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Stewart pleas
antly entertained a few friends at
whist on Monday evening last. the
occasion being the presence Of
their niece. Miss Bertha Watson. of
Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03
Fifteen BOYS
Enlist in the Corn Growing
Contest.
Thidy-riYs More Wanted, and Another
Meeting Is Called for
March l1th.

The call for fifty Lawrence eoun-
" boys TO enlist in a corn growing
contest was responded 20 by fifteen
live youngsters only fifteen. The
meeting was held at the court house
in Louisa az the appointed hour and
the attendance was small X
Following are the names OF the
boys enrolled for the econtest;
kiah Carter. Trad.
Ed Peters. Louisa.
oyey Burchett, Louisa.
Earl Burchett Louisa
Roy McKinster, Matte.
Walter Clayton, Jr., Louisa.
Ted Billups Louisa.
Oscar Vinson. saltpeter.
Boyd Workman. Saltpeter.
David +, Burke, walbridge. -.
Bob Carter Ellen.
Frank Thompson. Ellen.
Earl Berry. Blaine ..
Jay Thompson, Ellen ...
Roy Thompson. Ellen.
II was decided to make one
acre tne required amount OF land
for each contestant TO plant in oorn
Prizes will be announced later, as
subscriptions are not yet all in W..
7, Kane offers five dollars in golI
for the best and neatest written
history OF the crop written by
the boys after the harvest neat
fall.
Another Effort.
In the hope OF getung larger
number Of contestants II was de-
cided TO call another meeting for
Saturday. March nth. at one O..
clock. Every nelghborhood In this
county should be represented at
that meeting II is very much 10
the diseredit OF our farmers that
the interest displayed In this i'm
portant matter up 10 this time has
been so slight Il indicates that
they are asleep. They do not reR-
lice that they must adopt new meth
DDS n they would prosper. Each
year the enterprislng farmers are
demonstrating that one acre can be-
made TO produce as much as -four
or five acres did under the old
methods Many old farmers in this
county believe they know more
about the proper way to raise
corn than anyone could tell them
yet some OF their pet practices are
absolutely Incorrect and injurious
70 the crop. =
Mr.. W. T. Kane was present ut
the meeting Wednesday and gave a
NEST interesting lecture or rather
an informal talk. lie is taking part
in this Lawrence county project SIM
ply as a public-spirited citizen. He
is not on salary. His opportunities
for observation and study OF I'M
proved methods have been very
great during the past few years
and he can tell the farmers many
things that win be to their very
great advantage,
Wake up and attend the meet.
ing Saturday. March llth.
The contest is open to boys W.
TO 10 years Of age. inclusive. seed
corn and full directions for get;uy
the best results will be furnirh, Il
free TO all contestants.
The boys are urged to attend
the meeting ON March 18th. rather
than 10 scnd in their names. Much
may be learned there. Also. lii 4,
men OF the county are welcome.
In the meantime the boys who
want TO try their hand at crop
this year should select an acre -
land and plow It deep.
"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-03-03

catlettsburg has a population Of
$3.50 according to the last census
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-11-10
ELKO, NEVADA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER TO- 1911
COURT HOUSE DEDICATION

A standardization is extended
to every resident of Elko county
to attend the ceremonies Of the
dedication Of the Elko County
Court House at Elko on December
9Th. 1911, at 1880 o'clock P. M.
Prominent public officials, both
State and County, will make short
addresses, and Il public reception
will he given at the courthouse
after the exercises. by the officers
Of the County.
(Signed)
VIM Willis. Chairman
John Creighton.
Isaac Griswold
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-11-10
MODERN WOMEN LACK GRACE
FAMOUS artist Says Fair Sex Never
Before Walked or Carried It.
self SO Badly.

Marcus Stone. Il c., the famous
artist. says: Il do not believe that
womcn-or men either. for that mat.
ter-hnve ever walked or carried
themselves as badly as they do now
the women with their elbows out,
their shoulders up. their necks push.
ed forward. the men for the most
part rhesiless creatures with sloping
necks Arms were not made to stick
out on either side like jug handles
pi course, MS an artist I am at
war with fashion and its constant
chahEeS-which prevent woman
evolving dress which expresses her
individuality-but especially with the
fashion OF wearing corsets, which, to
my mind, destroy the outlines of the
ilsurc and Cramp the freedom of
wom1ns movements. Never before
In inN life has woman been so much
imprisoned and laced up as she IL
todhN--that is to say, of course. all
EXCEPT the willowy women. whose fig
ureS accord with present fashion
How can she move gracefully In n
tube which pushes her shoulders up
sEoTt"ns 'her neck. and sends her el.
bows out? The sloplng attitude Of
nCcE adopted by men and women |
attribute to the wearing. especially
wh"n Young. Of high stiff collars. The
least pressure on the back Of the
neck sends the head forward. and
thus II habit Is formed"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-11-10
Wi|bertR. Howell
Baptist Minister 6
TELEPHONE 472 ELKO NEVADA
HAVE NOT ENOUGH TO DO
People Like tho lnhabitants Of Pit.
eaIrn Island Really Deserve the
sympathy Of Others

while most people are sorry for
those who have too much to do, for
my part reserve my sympathy for
those who have too little to do. They
seem TO me to have scarcely Z fair
chance In the world. Their natures
are not properly taxed and tested.
trained and developed. They are sure
not to grow up to be among those who
are great. wise. good and famous in
the world. Now they are glad that
they are free from the ordinary cares
and activities Of lifo In the future
they Will be sorry. Indeed, 1t may
help to kill them. -,
traveller, who visited the Pitcairn
islanders In their lonely Paoinc home,
where they led life e absolute idle
ness. found some of them dying Of old
age when only 80 or go years of age
time OF life when those who lead q
busy existence are in their prime
Ihey had too little to do. Tho rough
hDre OF life. for its due adjustment,
needs certain amount of work aud
worry. ....ns&.
Two strangers met one day at q
country village. where both had come
IN search OF rest. Ono was q news.
paper man. the other q physician. In
the morning, the newspaper man lay
lazily on the grass, picking buttercups
and daisies and looking at the blue
sky. He did this for an hour, while
the physician watched him. Medical
men have a trick Of watching their
1ellow-creaturss We are open books
FOR them to read. 20.
You seem, air." said the physician,
to be rather fond Of lying on the
grass and picking daisies" - .. '''''' :
i have n passion for It," was the
answer. Il should like to spend my
lie lying here. picking daisies"
And yet" was the rejoinder,,,YL
nave an idea that you are a man who
leads pretty active life-that you
take a good deal OF interest IN other
matters besides the picking of dais.
les"
Yes. work Ii great deal more thSh
! like, and / should be glad to quit.
and would choose to rest here on my
back forever, with nothing In the
world to do"
"Do you know, sir. what would bs
the result Of that?" -. "
We'll, what would It be?"
1T would probably be an attack of
paralysis. To stop work would prob.
ably end your existence" $40 D.
Often people have too little to do In
early life. They have seasons OF much
holiday and glorious leisure. Then
comes the long stretch of lifa 1yitb
hard work; and they too late regret.
now when they have too mush to do,
that they did not take advantage Of
tho time when they bad too little to
do T5"d
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-11-10

In The District Court Of The
Fourth Judicial District OF The
Stale or Nevada In and For The
County OF EIko.
In The Matter OF The Estate Of
Hamilton Mccain, Deceased.
Notice OF Time For Proving Will.
Notice il hereby given that
John Henderson and Harry.
Mayer. have filed in this Court a
Document purporting to be the
last WIFI and Testament of llamil-
ton Mccain, deceased, and that
Thursday the 9TH day of November
A. ID. 1911, at the hour Of ten
o'clock A. M. of said day and at
/ the Court Room Of thc District
Court of the Fourth Judicial Dis
trict of the State of Nevada, in
the Court House of Elko County
Nevada, has been appointed as the
time and place for proving the
Will of said Hamilton Mccain.
deceased, and for hearing tn"
application Of John Henderson and
Harry ii. Mayer for the issuance
Uf Letters Testamentary thereon.
Any and all persons interested
in said estate are hereby notified
10 be present at said hearing or TO
file their objections i'm writing, if
any they have, as TO why said viii
should not be admitted to probate
and declared to be the last Will
and Testament of said Hamilton
Mccain, deceased, and why the Ap.
phcation Of John Henderson and
HarryH Mayer to be appointed ex-
ccutOrs thereof should not be
granted as prayed for in their
Petition on file herein.
In Witness Whereof have here
unto set my hand and affixed the
Seal Of the District Court Of the
Fourth judicial District Of the
State of Nevada, in and for the
County Of Elko, this 25Ih day Of
October, 1911.
(ScaD Fred G. V0ight, Clerk.