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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
RIVER meeting
Held at Huntington Last Saturday, in
Interest Of Big Sandy.

A number of representatives from
the various counties along the Big
Sandy river met at Huntington last
Saturday in response to the call
made by Congressman James A.
Hughes. The situation was discuss
ed at some length and an organiza-
tion was completed to try to secure
further appropriations for continuini
the work OF improving the Big
Sandy river. The secretary was d.
rected to get into communicable III
with all the commercial organiza-
tions and other Influences that
may help. and solicit their active CO.
operation.
The resolutions adopted express
ed the appreciation of Big Sandy
people for the deep interest shown
by Hon, James A. Hughes at all
times in this proposition. He has
been more instrumental, perhaps,
than any other one man in securing
appropriations in the past and he
is just as willing now to put forth
his best efforts for further appro-
priations.
If there are any coal men or 9th
er business men who have not writ
ten to Major l.. II. Rand, Cincinnati
in favor of building more locks and
dams in Big Sandy. with the reas-
ons why 1t should be done. no fur
ther time should be lost in doing SO.
Nothing but a hard fight will win.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
PAROLES GRANTED.

Milt Caperton, OF this place, will
be released from the State Reform
atory under parole ON January ist.
upon the recommendation OF the
prosecuting attorney and other Of
ficials and citizens. He has credit
for two years service. including his
good time. His prison record Is
perfect and there were no protests
against his parole. The. charge
against him was malicious cutting
and wounding. and his sentence was
one to five years.
o. II. Burley, cashier OF the
Bank OF Willard. with credit OF
about IS months service Cincluding
his good time') was paroled Wed-
nesday from the State Reformatory
The charge was receiving deposit .
after the bank was insolvent. The
evidence presented showed that he
WAS a victim OF w. j.. Rice, who
organized and wrecked several bank
ing institutions in Kentucky. Mis-
sissippi and Porto Rico. Rice seems
to have loaded the Willard Bank
down soon after its organization
with paper that was worthless. Rice
is now in the penitentiary in Mis-
sissippi. The bank examiner who
declared the bank insolvent recon-
mended that Burley be paroled and
stated that he found no evidence OF
any criminal intent The prosecut-
ing attorney and many officials am,
leading citizens OF Carter county
asked for his parole.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
"SOMEONE HAD BLUNDERED." {"

Conrad Berry, well known teach
or of this county, whose postoffice
Is Ellen. obtained the appointment
TO $500 clerkship in one of the
departments at Washington. No
tification of his good fortune was
mailed to him at Ellen, but Mr..
Berry was teaching in West vir-
ginia and he failed to receive no
tification until after the place had
been given to another. He says he
here left word with the P. NJ at Ell
len to forward his mail and the p.
M: aforesaid says he had not been
told to do so.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
MR.. ". D. ROFFE.
One Of Our Old Citizens, Closes His
Earthly Career.


After long period of Ill health
which developed into acute heart
disease Mr., w. d. Roffe, an old and
highly respected citizen, peacefully
passed away at his home In this
city. During the last weeks of his
sickness he had many alterations
of hope and despair of ultimate re-
covery, making a brave fight against
the inevitable end, He kept on his
feet as long as possible, appearing
on his porch whenever possible.
When hope was no longer possible
he yielded and passed to the Be-
yond fully prepared for the change.
The funeral and interment will oc-
cur on Friday at p. m, services to
be held at the M. E. Church South.
Mr. Roffe is survived by his widow
and four children: George, Of JEFF
fersonville, Ind, Mrs. Jettie Crutch-
.er, of Holden, w. Va, and Mrs. Hes
ter Huffman, of Pikeville, all by his
first wife. who was daughter of
the late George Burgess. and Mrs.
Hildegarde Scholze, daughter by
the third wife, who is daughter
of Allen Borders, deceased There
were no children by the second wife
who was Mrs. Morris. the widow of
physician of Wayne, W. Va. None
of his children were able Il be pres
ent at the deathbed of thu father
Mr.. Roffe was in the 73rd year of
his age, and up to a few years ago
had been hale and active. He was
born in what is now West Virginia,
near Barboursville. At the break
ing out of the Civil War he enlist
ed In the Confederate army and
fought CALAMITY until hostilities clos
ed. He was member of Col. Pat
terson's infantry regiment, the 22nd,
and belonged to Capt. John Donald
sons company. Former companions
in-arms testify to his good record az
a soldier.
Somewhere about 1868 Mr.. Rofie
came to Louisa and after short
time engaged in business at the
stand on the corner of Main and
Main Cross streets now occupied by
A. L. Burton. About 20 years ago
Mr.. Roffe, who in early life had
been member of the Baptist
church, Joined the M. e. Church
South and remained an active, con-
member during the remain
der Of his life. For a long time he
was a member of the board of stew
ards and held an official position at
the time Of his death. He took y
pride In church work, only ceasing
his labors when compelled to stop
by physical infirmity. Mr.. Roffe was
a popular man. familiar figure In
the community. and his death viii
be mourned by his relatives and re-
gretthd by large circle Of friends
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
MONEY FOR BIG SANDY.

Washington. Nov. 2s.-By joining
with Representative Hughes. Of
West Virginia. In an effort 20 get
the river and harbor appropriations
as heretofore. Representative Joan
W. Langley hopes TO have items az
gregating s250,0O0 inserted in the
bill TO be passed during the coming
session OF Congress for improve
ment OF the Big Sandy River. Mr..
Langley. who reached Washington
to-day. says s25O.o00 would provide
for the completion OF dams and ali
other Immediate contemplated i'm
provements and enterprise. The
Government engineers recently made
resurvey OF the Big Sandy under
authorization OF the river and har-
Dor bill. passed at the last session.
and he will appear before the board
OF army engineers here within the
next few days to urge favorable
report for continuing the improve.
msnts OF the Big Sandy
Mr.. Langley has not decided
whether he will recommend Pike
VILE, his home town, or Paintsville
for Federal building at this SEES
sion. It depends on the showinss
made as TO postal receipts aud pop
ulation. no says. whether he Will e
sumo efforts to have Federal
Court located at Pikeville
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
AN ATTRACTIVE VISITOR.

Mrs John Cranberry, the accom-.
plished wife OF the pastor of the
Southern Methodist church. Paints
Vile, was here on Friday last and
attended and addressed the meeting
of the Woman's Missionary Society
at Mrs. John Crutcher's Friday af-
ternoon. Mrs. Cranberry delighted
all who heard her speak on that oc-
casion. She returned home Satur-
day morning. While in Louisa Mrs.
Cranberry was the guest Of Mrs.
Mary Horton. who gave reception
for her on Friday evening.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS.

Some country newspapers which
can not find anything else to pub
lish have already begun to give to
tired public a lot of stuff pur-
porting to have been written b.
children to Santa Claus" These
effusions are. in aIlarge majority
OF cases, written by the parents OF
the alleged writer's and are intend
cd as hints to people as to wha;
they want their children to have.
Page after page of this slush is
forced upon the helpless readers
of these news" papers, to their
infinite disgust.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
THEIR ANNUAL BAZAAR.

The ladies of the Baptist church
will hold their annual bazaar on Fri
day and Saturday, Dec. Goth and
21st. On this occasion they will
offer for sale all kinds of useful
and ornamental articles suitable for
Christmas presents, and all who in
tend to purchase things of this sort
will find the bazaar stocked with
their needs. The ladies will also
serve excellent dinners of various
seasonable dishes. cooked in way
to suit the palates of the most fas-
tidious.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
HAD EYE TAKEN OUT.

John Frazier. of Deep Hole Branch,
this county, was operated upon last
Friday for cancerous affection of
one of his eyes. He had suffered
many years with the trouble, and 1t
was found necessary to remove the
entire eye and a portion of both
eyelids. DR.. j. f. Reynolds, of Mt.
Sterling, was here. and. assisted by
Drs. ]. G. Bussey and James Rey-
nolds, performed the operation Mr..
Frazier is reported to be doing as
we'll as could be expected.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
"A GREAT THING.

The Postoffice Department At
Washington City announced We'd
nesday that by December 1 5 It VIZ
have prepared maps of the fore
zone of the parcels post syste
showing the rates from all Ket.r-
points to points elsewhere T..
United States and to each
This map will be distribute
widely as citizens of the zone n. n
sire, and will hang in every posLoI-
flee, so that the officials can ten
at a glance how much postage IS
required for packages OF certain
weights between points in the lo0|..
zone and other places in the I1I[|1
States. To give an idea Of the 1o.t
of sending parcels through the mails
under the new system. the depart
ment stated that ten pound 1ac|-
age can be sent from Midway to
Washington for about forty oo0|.
Each corner drug store win b. .er-
mitted to lay in the special STAMPS
required, and prospective shipper.
in neighborhoods distant from 01.
tai stations can take Their III..|. /.
to the drug store. and there I|I.
it weighed, stamped and sent On .s
journey.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
DANGEROUSLY ILL.

Henry, the 12-year-old son OF
David Hulett, Of Fullers was brough
here on Wednesday of last week
and taken to the, hospital. suffering
with peritonitis. An operation was
not deemed advisable and he was
taken home on the following day.
He had been sick since Nov. 81. He
is still very sick.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
REV. MURRAY.

Rev. Roscoe Murray. the evange-
list. preached at the Baptist church
Sunday morning, Nov. "a, and at
the conclusion of the services united
with the church. He formerly be-
longed to the United Baptist. On
that evening Rev. Murray went to
Whites creek to begin a series of
meetings. -Ceredos Advance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
INSUFFICIENT CUTTERS.

The hard rain Of Monday caused
the cutters to overflow and flood
the sidewalks, greatly to the dis
gust OF pedestrians. Until the city
has proper grade established for
the streets and alleys sewer pipes
will be clogged by debris and side
walks win be flooded.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
BUTTER'N AiGs.

What the average farmer no.
concerned about just now ia 10 |1o
extent he can market his o1<. 1n'
chickens and have his grocor|1s Ik
livered through the parcels post o.
some lines Of business the system
is expected to affect nlateriaIly lh'
profits Of the express Companies al.
for many years the exprf iniluenc
es managed to defeat 4 y nafeel'
post. Much good has beo her
ed to result from it and ibove
win await its practical from
with great interest. occur
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
ABLE TO BE OUT.

Conductor C. w. Myers, who has
been quite III is able to be out but
is not making his run. Conductor
Myers has been running on the Big
Sandy train for 81 years and his
numerous friends along the line are
glad to hear OF his recovery.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
IN THE NECK.

The Louisa bunch engaged the
Catlettsburg aggregation in a game
called football in the latter towi
Thanksgiving day and got Il where
the turkey got the axe.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
Federal Court.

On next Monday U. s. Federal
court will convene at Catlettsburg
"a big docket will be dispoosed OF
during this session. presided over
by Judge Cochran.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
DEAD AT so YEARS OF AGE.

Mrs. Elizabeth Miller died at her
home on Bear creek. Adeline post
office, Wednesday night. at the age
of so years. She was the widow OF
Uirich Miller and was woman Of
fine character.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
Has Typhoid.

Mr.. Cuff Wellman. Of Cal|ett
burg, is very low with typhoid feTc.
His many friends will be Aorfy t0 4
learn of his illness and win Join a 4
hoping for his early recovery
Cat. Independent.
Late reports say that MI We|',
mans recovery Is very doubtful.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06

The union Thanksgivin}2r.
held at the M. e. Church -
day night was largely atte)
house being completely a IL
was varied and appropriate ser-
vice. The main feature Of the 0c-
casion was the sermon by Rev olos
Hamilton, Of the Baptiat church.
1t was an excellent one.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
sEEsa IN nARNEsT.

State game wardens in a cruise on
the Cumberland, Green and Tefnes-
go Rivers destroyed s42 nets and
seInes said to have been used illeg-
! ally.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
WAS 81 YEARS OLD.

James Kelley died Wednesday at
the advanced age Of "a years. He
lived in this county. about 15 miles
from Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06
is NOT wEDDED.

Mrs. Wash Rice, of osie, writes
to inform the public that Miss sopna
Rice is not married.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-06

A street light is much needed at
the intersection OF Franklin and
Lady Washington streets.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-01-10
snMFRS POINT.

Mr.. Charles Carr, an old resident 81
this city, d;ed during the past week.
Miss Lyndall Brightman, Of Baltimore
is visiting her uncle, Mr.. William Smith
Walter S. Lynch left town for New
York, where he will sail today for Bel
gium.
E. T. O'Brian, Of Philadelphia, spent
the holidays with j. P. Alliger at Launch
Haven
George Norcross. who recently retired
from business here, has opened store
in Woodbury..
Robert Copeland and sisters, Margaret
and Violet, Of Philadelphia, opened their
cottage for week
Miss Anna Matthias has returned to
Elizabethtown, Pa, after spending her
vacation with her parents at Launch
Haven.
Benjamin Myers, local agent Of the
Adams Express Company, has just re-
turned from an extended cunning trip
The Pleasantville press., 1912-01-10
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers Of The Home Building and Loan As
sociaton Of Pleasantyille, N. j., will be
held at the office in the Council Chamber,
at Red Mems Hall. in the Borough Of
Pleasantsille, County Of Atlantic, and
State Of New Jersey, on the 9th day Of
January, 1912, at 7.30 o'clock in the eve
ming, for the election Of directors for the
ensuing year, and for. the transaction Of
such other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
GEO. H. ADAMS. Secretary.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-01-10
ABSEcON.

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Mason had as
guests their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mason, and Miss Reba Mason, Of Allan
tic City, New Years day.
Mrs. E. J. Austin left last week to
spend the rest of the winter with her
daughter and other relatives at East
Orange.
Elmer c. Bates, who has been i'll sew
eral days, is convalescing.
Edgar Freas is clerking for grocer
Charles G. Eldridge
Miss Emma Reed is visiting relatives
and friends in 4sew York City.
Mr. and Mrs. Israel G. Adams, of Lin
wood, were guests Of Captain and Mrs.
Peter b. Reed on Sunday.
Reuben Irelan and family have moved
their household furnishings from Allan
tic City to their New Jersey avenue cot
tage, in which they will soon take up
their permanent residence.
Mrs. Alice Reed, Of Trenton. widow of
the late George Reed, former pastor Of
Absecon NJ E. Church, visited friends in
this city last week.
Ira l.. Giberson, who purchased the.
stock of merchandise of the late Daniel
sfdibti . 10 tOudiiCtiiitS a CiOoiAi- Dht ScAS-
Mrs. Mary G. Kimmell, Of New York
City, is spending an indefinite period at
the home of DR. and Mrs. G. G. Allen.
Mrs Isaac Cheeseman is visiting reia-
tives at Lake, n. ].
Mr. and Mrs Gustav Guenther, Jr.,
have leased and taken occupancy Of one
of the group cottages recently erected
on East California avenue The happy
couple are newly weds, having been mar
ried on Dec Il. >last. The bride was
Miss Elsie Hassel, of Trenton, while the
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav
Guenther. ST., Of North Main street,
Pleasantville. The ceremony was per
formed in the Capitol City
An interesting meeting of the Absecon
w. C. T. u was held at the home of
the president, Mrs. Anna G. Fleming, on
Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 2
Bakely Risley has been quite III at his
home several days.
Rev. Robert Arthur Elwopd preached
the morning sermon in the Methodist
Church on Sunday
"A big eat" was given by the Ushers
Union in the chapel on Monday evening
The Union although organized only 4
few weeks ago. is in tiourishing condi-
tion, many new members being received
at each meeting.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-01-10

Mr.. Eveland started, last Monday. for
Key West, Florida, having accepted po-
sition in the employ Of the government
and expecting to remain several months
Mr.. Clay Smith, after brief illness
now convalescent and attending to his
part Of the labor on the farm Of Mr.
Stahl, desires to express thanks to the
friends, Mrs. Stahl, Mrs Krewson and
Others that bestowed kindness to him
The Pleasantville press., 1912-01-10
SEA VIEW.
SEA VIEW.
INTENDED for last issue, but received
too late.]


Intended for last issue, but received
too late.
The cantata given at the Baptist
church on Friday evening, Dee. p, was
most ably acted and proved that even
good natured Santa was not exempt
from receiving curtain lectures, and that
if Mrs. Santa was the sole maker OF
toys there would be no Jack in boxes or
any other noisy toys. Though the can
tata was filled with humor it was not
without its motto: that to be happy
one must make others happy A large
tree was laden with gifts which were
distributed to such whose names appear
ed thereon. The weather was very stor-
my but the church was filed and all
present were glad that they had been
brave enough to face the storm.
The Bethel church rendered their can
tata Wednesday evening, December 27.
They also enjoyed having full house.
The cantata, entitled tSanta's Santa
grams" was also full of humor, but
portrayed an excellent motto: that of
throwing off the yoke of selishness is
necessary for happiness. Mrs. Sallie
Scull, who has been the organist for at
least twenty five years, was presented
with handsome picture by the mem
bers of the Sunday School and Church.
The pastor, Mr.. Raver, was presented
with neat sum of money, after which
other gifts were distributed
\ Mrs. Sallie Sparely and daughter Vio-
la, of Reading, Pa, who spent the holi-
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley r.
Smith, returned home last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lafferty, of Phil
adelphia, spent Christmas with Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Force.
Messrs. Lawrence Force and William
Force, Jr., spent the holidays in Phila-
delphia, returning home on Tuesday
Jan. End,
Mrs. E. W. Brands, of Lancaster, Pa,
spent several days with her daughter,
Mrs. Carl A. Hopf.
Mrs. Len Williams and son, Vincent
spent Thursday and Friday of last week
in Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs James Fisher, who win
ter in Virginia, spent Christmas with
Mrs. Fishers mother, Mrs. Adelaide
Steelman
Mr.. Mulford townsend, ST., who mas
been confined to his bed for the last
three weeks, is not improving any, while
Mr. Jerry Powers. who is also disabled,
though not in bed, is worse. Miss Cad
die Lewis is suffering more than usual,
while Mrs. Adelaide Steelman, her sister,
is suffering from a slight cold To all
who know these worthy aged folks, let
us remember them in our prayers, and
give them words of cheer when possible,
not forgetting Mr.. and Mrs. Connor.
Mrs. Lewis Somers has not been so
well the few last days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linford Haines enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Force at din
ner on Saturday, Dec. 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mills spent the
holidays in Swedesboro with Mr. Mills's
parents.
Master Rushton Steelman is quite i'll
with cold and Group.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-01-10

If you like The Press, tell your neigh
bors. If you do not like it, tell US, and
we viii try to remedy the defect.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-01-10
News From Round About
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM ALL OVER ATLANTIC COUNTY

up State.
w. H. Cramer, Of Tuckerton, has
bought the meat business Of John Ayde-
lotte and opened the store formerly oc-
cupied by George Norcross.
The Board of Education has elected
the following officers: President, Somers
S. Steelman; Vice President, John III.
Strang; Secretary, 7. George Middleton.
Miss Alice Archibald, teacher of the
intermediate Department of the public
schools, was married at her home at
Hightstown during the Christmas holi-
days. The bridegroom was Raymond
Faulkner, of Cape May. The happy pair
Washington, Valley Forge and Balti-
more.
City Council organized by electing
Charles Steelman president. Mayor
Steck was present and his message was
read. 1t contained many good sugges-
tions, among which were the following:
A recreation pier or pavilion should be
erected and the city should secure the
riparian rights along Bay avenue; the
refuse thrown in the bay and along the
bay front should be prohibited; new
school is badly needed; preparations
should be made for the drainage Of the
city; weeds should be cleared away from
the curb fifty feet from the sidewalk;
the lot in back of the City Hall should
be cleared and made into public park.
Mayor Steck also spoke of need of the
cooperation Of the people and Council,
the excellent natural advantages of the
city and praised the work of the former
Council. The Fire Department also
claimed some of his attention.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-01-10
NORTHFIELD.

A very nice surprise was rendered
Mr.. G. W. Justice on New Years day.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs Albert
B. Justice, OF Audubon; Mr. and Mrs.
William Fl. Hannold, of Swedesboro; Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph W. Justice, of Wood
bury. and Mr. Warren 7 Justice and
Miss Pearl Dorfman, Of Philadelphia.
Mr.. J. Mcconnell, who has been spen-
ding his Christmas holidays at his home
in Northfield. has again returned to Col
lege in Maryland.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-01-10

Balance on book Last Report, Dec. 81, 1910
The Pleasantville press., 1912-01-10
FINANCIAL REPORT
ROAD ACCOUNT

OF Egg Township for the year ending Dec 81 1911
Theo. Smith, Clerk, Report.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-01-10
BARGAINTOwN.

THEo. SMITH, Clerk.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-08-08
MORMONS STANDING
GROUND IN MEXICO
Took Up Arms and Defied Rebels
and Are Still Safe.
fBy Associated press.l

I'll Paso, Texas, Aug S.-After a
weeks anxious waiting the Mormons
here heard by courier today from the
band OF Mormon men who took arms
and defied the rebels a week ago near
Colonia Dublain, and that all are safe.
The band is eneamped in the noun
tains near Sonora, and the line is
waiting for the last of the Mormon
men in northern Mexico TO join them,
after which they will trek to Arizona,
then on to FL Paso. The Mormons
had one skirmish with rebels, with
no one hurt.