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Milford chronicle., 1912-12-27
Inauquration Chairman Chosen.

William Corcoran Eustis, of Wash
ington, was selected chairman of the
inaugural committee which will have
charge of Woodrow Wilson's Inaugural
ton He is a brother of the late Sena-
tor Eustis, of louisiana
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-27
Gus pYnamite: Loses sln,t.

By cutting at a stick of dynamite
with a pocketknife, John Curzula. Of
Tamaqua, Pa. a mine worker, caused
an explosion which destroyed his
sight, fractured his skull and crushed
his left arm.
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Milford chronicle., 1912-12-27
Negro Lyrehed; Motive Unknown.

John Fielder, a negro of near Norway,
s. c., was taken from the guardhouse
at Norway and lynched The authori.
ties say they cannot determine the mo-
tive for the lynching. The negro was
arrested, charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses.
Milford chronicle., 1912-12-27
twenty-five Drown In shipwreck.

Twenty-Five Drown In Shipwreck.
The FurDess freight liner Florence
was wrecked near Cape Race on Fri
day morning, and twenty-five s.ilors,
including the captain. were drowned
The Florence was bound from Hall
fax to ST. Johns, n. F., and after
touching there was to have proceeded
to Liverpool. She put out from Halifax
in rough weather and had sprung
leak before nearing Cape Race, max
ing enough water to cause her to la
Dor in the heavy seas encountered,
but no danger was anticipated, Cap.
tain Barr being of the opinion. so the
survivors state, that on St Johns be-
ing reached the damage could be
spedlily repaired
Early Friday morning the water in
the holds gained steadily in spite Of
all the pumps could do, and finally the
water made such headway that it was
seen that the vessel could not last
much longer, and Captain Barr ordered
the lifeboats to be lowered after being
hastily provisioned.
One lifeboat was launched, in which
were the second mate and four other
sailors. The second mate noticed an
enormous wave coming and cast adrift
just in time to avoid being popped,
after which he was driven by the force
of the storm away from the vessel.
No attempt was made as far as they
could see to launch a second boat, but
the Florence rapidly settled, and with
in half an hour foundered. The boat
with the survivors was kept head-on
to the wind and sea, the men in her
adrift for two days, but with
little idea as to their VIII sreabouts.
Sunday morning they were sighted
by chance by a small steamer bound
for St. Johns and were brought to that
port in an exhausted condition and
taken to the Montreal hospital. where
every attention is being paid them.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-22

became the next mistress at the
white house, many women who
have so much enjoyed Mrs. Taft's
bridge parties-which were per-
haps the most informal of all
given during the last few years
will miss her very much.
Mrs. Taft is not generally given
credit for her wit, among her
other accomplishments, but at a
dinner in Washington just before
the family left for Beverly, she
carried off the honors to the
amusement of all the guests pres
ent. A noted French traveller was
so absorbed in Boosting about the
politeness of his countrymen that
he failed to catch the bored ex-
preston that spread over the
faces of those around him. "Ze
French" he drawled, "are re
politest people in re world. Eat
is acknowledged everywhere,
You Americans are remarkable,
but you cannot excel re French
in politeness. Surely you must
admit Eat" He continued his line
of conversation for some time,
until Mrs. Taft took it upon her
self to rescue her guests from
boredom, so she said significantly,
as she smiled sweetly: Certain
ly, we admit it. Our politeness
requires US to"
More than the wife of any other
presidential nominee, I think
Mrs. Taft would like to live IN the
white house for the next four
,,ao-e O,,+ctda bar- or11bifior, for
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-22

TEDDY HOME IN BED p
Sycamore Hill, Oyster Bay,
Oct. 22.-Theodore Roosevelt is
resting in his own bed here today.
The gates into the Sycamore
Hill estate are locked and bolted-.
No one is allowed to enter.
Mrs. Roosevelt herself is
watching over the Colonel and
seeing to it that no intruder gets,
to see him.
The physicians in attendance
on the Colonel have decreed abb
solute rest. They say that is the,
only way he may hope for recov-
cry.
The physicians arranged tot
have the Colonel dodge the great
crowds of felIow-townsmen who
were awaiting his arrival last
night and rushed him direct to hisE
home.
The Colonel today perhaps for
the first time is realizing thel
seriousness of his wound. The
railroad journey from Chicagof
tired him out completely.
The physicians, while prescrib-a
ing absolute rest and quiet, are
not pessimistic. None seems to
entertain doubt that the Colonel
will recover completely.
The complete rest edict is to-
last for one week. If he gets that
week, the physicians say, he may
be able to speak in Madisont
Square Garden October 80. I
-O-O
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
LEST YOU FORGET.

They called your attention last
week to the fact that the Woman 8
Missionary Society of the M. r..
Church South would give "Silvcr
Tea" at the residence OF Mrs. r..
G. Mcclure on Friday evening Nov.
22nd, and lest you forget we do so
again. There will be music. good
company and good things to eat
Just such things as these good
women are noted for serving. The
proceeds OF the Tea will be devot-
ed to very deserving purpose. I'm
the far off Orient there is native
girl who is being educated to fit
her for teaching those OF her race.
She is named Louisa, and she is
receiving her education at the ex-
pense OF this missionary society,
whose ward she is. When you give
your bit of silver you help TO make
Miss Louisa ready to help others
along the line OF noble things.
Therefore. go, and contribute lib
orally. -.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
AN UNTINIELY DEATH.

The numerous friends and gs-
quaintances of Marion Crank win
regret his sudden death at the home
of his brother Eugene. on Friday
night last. He was principal OF tho
Richardson public school. and on
Friday afternoon he took the train
for the purpose OF making a visit
to his fathers family near Falls
burg He left the train at Potters
and walked as far as his brothers.
During the night he was seized with
a hemorrhage from the lungs and
died in a very short time. He was
a son Of Frank Crank and was an
excellent young man He was buried
on Sunday, not far from Eugene
Crank's AFTER funeral services con-
Quoted by the Rev. Mr.. Cassidy.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
Rowan oounty's school Fair.

A school fair was held at More
head. Rowan county, few days ago
which was attended by more than
5000 persons, including. of course.
a large number OF school children.
In connection with the fair a sue
cessful corn and canning show was
held.
The school fair is said to have
cen the first ever held in the Ken
tucky mountains. According to a dis
patch from Morehead 1t consisted Of
"a fine display Of domestic science,
normal training. drawing, compost
lions. maps. poems and fancy work. >
A 12-year-old boy, 1t is stated, can-
ned 160 gallons Of tomatoes from
one-tenth Of an acre of land, and
also grew fifty-six bushels OF corn
on an experimental acre A number
OF the boys who competed in the
corn show had records OF more than
sixty bushels to the acre
Rowan Is a small county and not
so wei adapted to agricultural pur-
suits as some OF the other counties
In the State, but her lands are no.
lacking in fertility. The fact that the
boys with their experimental corn
crops are able to produce sixty or
more bushels to the acre should be
of decided interest to the farmers
of that county who are producing
fewer than twenty bushels to the
acre In the aggregate, and therefore
are not getting proper returns for
their labor
The school fairs in Kentucky
should increase in number and in
Importance. They can be made OF
sat value in encouraging both edu-
cational and agricultural develop
ment. The county of Rowan is keep
ing at the forefront in the movemen
for better education, better farming
and better conditions generally.
There are many counties which
count themselves more progressive
than Rowan which are not making
nearly SO good record in this re-
spect. -Courier-Journal.
Lawrence county should take note
Of the Rowan county fair and hold
one that will excel the one held at
Morehead.
II 1t Is too late to hold one this
year. begin preparations now for
1913
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
CONTEST WILL Be MADE.
Piks-Lstshsr Circuit Judges Race
viii Go Into The Courts.


On the face OF the returns John
+. Butler was elected Circuit Judge
In the district composed OF Pike
and Letcher counties by 10 votes.
Letcher gave him 81 and Pike So.
His election will be contested. how
ever. and suit viii be filed within
a few days. There are at least three
strong points to justify contest.
II is said that In one precinct In
Pike county Republican election
officer kept a rubber stamp ink pad
In his pocket with which he ink
ed his finger and marked each bal
lot that went into the box from n
Democrat or supporter of Judge
Robinson. The marks prevented any
OF these ballots from being counted.
In one precinct in Letcher county a
party OF Butler supporters soon dis
covered that the voting was going
against them and forcibly took all
the ballots and destroyed them. In
another precinct an error has beer
discovered. which. when corrected
viii wipe out Buffers LetcheT coun-
ty majority.
The contest should be instituted
and practically every law abiding
citizen hopes that 1t will be sue
cessful. The Investigations already
made in Pike county official cir
cles and records by the State FIX
aminer and Inspector show state
of affairs that ought not TO be al
lowed to exist anywhere. The great
county OF Pike should arise in Its
might and end the reign OF rotten
manipulation that has throttled II
for several years.
LATER: Correct figures show
majority of 107 for Butler on the
face of the returns. 36 Of this is
in Letcher county and II in Pike
county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
Must Protect Human Life.

Frankfort, KY, Nov Holding
that railroad companies must main
tain sufficient number OF lookouts
to protect human life wherever i
is necessary to be protected the APP
pellate Court to-day reversed the
Judgment oD the Lawrence Circuit
Court, directing new trial in the
case of A. o. Carter, administrator
for JEFF Blevins, against the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad Company
Bleyins was killed on the C. and @.
Railroad at Russell.
In the Court of Appeals the case
OF Potter vs Damron. Pike, was re-
yerssd
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
THANKSGIVING.

Frankfort, KY, Nov. 13.-Gover-
nor James B. McCreary Tuesday b.
sued the following Thansgiving
Day Proclamation:
The Proclamation.
With love and veneration, We
should offer praise and thanks 20
God for the manifold blessings con
ferred upon us, and unite in, earn
est supplication for their continu-
ance.
The year now drawing to close
has been conspicuous and notable
Our Republic has been at peace with
the whole world; our State has hsd
rich harvests, productive industries,
happy and contented people; abuna-
ance at home and oyer-flowipg
markets; law and order have been
preserved; the glorious heritage Of
self-government has not been M
paired, but strengthened; and wker-
ever we may look or whatever We
may think, we have abundant Cause
for satisfaction and for gratitude to
God.
wherefore, /, James B. McCrsayy,
Governor of the Commonwealth OF
Kentucky, designate Thursday. the
twenty-eighth day of November.
nineteen hundred and twelve, ~
Thanksgiving Day. and call upon all
the people OF Kentucky, to give
thanks and praise to God for the
blessings. He has conferred upon %,
and to humbly beseech a continu-
ance of His great mercies.
In testimony whereof, hayo
caused these letters to be mafe
patent, and the seal Of the Com
monwealth of Kentucky to be here
unto affixed. Done at Frankfort, the
twelfth day of November. in the
year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and twelve and in The
one hundred and twenty-first year
of the Commonwealth.
JAMES B. McCREART.
BY the Governor.
c. f. CRECELIUS
Secretary of State
By w. l.. GEIGER,
Assistant Secretary of state.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
Mrs. Amelia Ferguson.

Died, at Riverview hospital, at an
early hour on Wednesday morning
last, Mrs. Amelia Ferguson. of this
city, aged 40 years She had suf-
fered a long time from a tumor,
and finally, in the hope of obtain
ing permanent relief. she submit
ted to an operation which is always
fraught with danger This operation
was performed on Tuesday morn
ing by DIR. p. c. Layne. of Ashland,
assisted by Drs. ]. c. Bussey and
A. w. Bromley, of this city. The
operation was a difficult one, but it
was successfully done. Mrs Fergu-
son regained consciousness, but she
never entirely rallied from the
shock. 1t was believed that death
was inevitable, and it occurred about
o'clock the following morning. The
body was taken to the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wallace, Jr.,
who had been close friends and
heighbors of the deceased. On
Thursday afternoon the funeral was
held at the Baptist church, of which
denomination Mrs. Ferguson had
been for many years an active and
consistent member. A very large
concourse OF people, many of whom
had known the deceased all her life,
attended the last rites, THUG show
ing their regard for one who will
be greatly missed in this community.
The Rev. Burwell Akers, an old
pastor .and intimate friend of Mrs.
Ferguson led the appropriate SER
vice for the dead. She was buried
in the Fulkerson cemetery beside
her husband. Andrew Ferguson, who
died several years ago. Mrs. Fergu-
son left two sons, Cecil, of Ports
mouth. and Rolla, Of this city, To-
whom she had devoted the energies
OF a busy, useful life. She also left
a sister. Mrs. Robert Gaines. OF
FaIlsburg. to whom she was great
ly attached. Mrs. Ferguson was we'll
known by nearly every one in this
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
death S SHADOW
Falls On Three Of LOuisa's S
Homes.
Mrs. William Shannon. Mrs. Amelia
Ferguson and Mrs. Kent Bolt
Pass Away Unexpectedly.
Mrs. william G. shannon.

On Saturday last Mrs. William G.
Shannon, Of this city, was operated
upon at Riverview hospital for re-
lief from a trouble which had for
years caused her much suffering.
The operation was performed by
DR.. l.. H.. York, Drs. A. w. Brom-
J ley, Ira Wellman and G. W. Wroten
assisting. 1t was most difficult
abdominal operation, there being
many complications which only sur
geons can understand. 1t was sue
cessfuuy done, however, and the pa
tient rallied we'll. Mrs. Shannon
rested comfortably during Sunday
and part of Monday, but later on
that day she began to grow worse.
She failed to improve, and shortly
after noon on Tuesday she peace
fully passed away. The funeral was
held at the NJ. K. Church South On
Wednesday afternoon, with approp-
riate services conducted by her pas
tor, tha Rev. j. w. Critics, and the
Rev. S. F. Reynolds. of the Baptist
church The church was completely
filled with sorrowing friends who
in this manner showed their respect
for the memory of the dead woman.
Interment followed in Pine Hill
cemetery. Mrs Shannon is survly-
ed by her husband, her father and
sister who live at East Point,
johnson county, and a brother who
married daughter of Warren
Robinson, near FIT. Gay, and who
lives on Mill creek. She was the
mother of one child who died many
years ago Mrs. Shannon was born
in Johnson county but had lived In
Louisa many years. Her father Is
quite infirm and because of this he
and her sister were unable to at
tend the funeral
Mrs. Shannon was an excellent
woman. a most devoted wife, 4
christian, and was held in high re-
gard by all who knew her. She will
be greatly missed. She bore her
great suffering without complaint
and with fortitude born of hope
that when 1t should have an en'i
her peace would be endless.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
WEEK OF PRAYER.

The Woman's Missionary Society
will hold its annual week of Pray
er" services, beginning Monday, Nov.
25. First meeting will be held at
Mrs. C. L. Miller's Monday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Tuesday at MIS-
Gum Berry's. Wednesday at MIS-
Rams. Chaffin's. No meeting on
Thursday. Friday we will meet with
Mrs. John Crutcher, at which time
we hope to have with us Mrs. Graz
berry, of Paintsville, who will lead
the meeting. She will have nies-
sage for all who will avail them
selves of the opportunity of hear
ing her. Everybody is invited 10
attend all of these meetings and
especially would we urge the yo,lng
people of our town to hear Hu-
Cranberry Friday afternoon. Leaa-
ers have been appointed for each a.
ternoon. Programme will begin
promptly at two o'clock, ciosins
promptly at three o'clock.
MRS. II. G. SULLIVAN. Pres
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22

city, and all who knew her esteem
ed her highly. She was noted for
her industry and cheerful disposi-
tion. She was orderly in all things,
and those who knew her best be-
live that she had SO lived that when
her earthly house, would fall i
would find her ready for one pre-
pared by her "All in ALL"
Among the relatives from a dis
tance who attended the funeral
were her son, Cecil Ferguson, OF
Portsmouth, o. Her only sister,
Mrs. L. " Gaines, of Fallsburg,
Mrs. Jennie Thompson, of Fallsburg,
Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Ferguson, Jas.
Hite and family and Millard John
son and Shelby johnson, of Hunt.
ington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
FOUND DEAD.

On Saturday last Doug. Jobe, 21
years old and married, was found
dead not far from his home on Irish
creek, this county, about Is miles
from Louisa. Some fifteen or twenty
feet from his body was an unloa,i-
ed gun, the accidental discharge Of
which is supposed to have caused
its owners death. Jobe was a grand
son of Dick Lyons and is survived
by widow and one child.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
LAWRENCE wins Prize.
Sends Largest Number Of Teachers to
Association Meeting.

The meeting of the Ninth District
Association at Ashland Nov. 15 and
16 was splendid one in every par
ticular. The hospitality of the peo-
pie of Ashland was unstinted, spar
ing no effort to make the stay of
the visitors pleasant one. The at
tendance of teachers was very large,
Lawrence county exceeding all other
counties in this regard, may be seen
by the following from the Ashland
Independent:
Again the slogan is big Sandy
against the world" At the Educa-
tional Association, which has just
convened in this city. Lawrence
county was given the prize of a fine
library by c H. Dietrich. the educa-
tor, for rolling uR the largest at
tendance
The following Lawrence county
teachers attended. They were housed
all over the city and thoroughly en-
joyed the meeting and the work.
Supt. O'Daniel chaperoned the crowd
but it is hard to say who chaperon-
ed him:
"T. S Spradlin, Mrs. Spradlin, g.
ID. Diamond, Miss Nora Mae Thomp-
son, Marion Crank, Miss HermaWal-
Ter, Martin Gambill. Gordon c, Bur
gers David Adams, Miss Gypsy
Thompson, Miss Addie Parker, Miss
Kizzie See, Amos Cordle, Harmon
O'Daniel, H. r. Skaggs, Clarence
stewart, e. E. Wheeler. Miss Vir-
ginia Skeenes, Miss Elizabeth Ler-
ter, Grover Daniel, ]. B. Mcclure,
Jay N. Compton, Miss Mollie Rob-
erts, Miss Nora Roberts. Miss Eliza
beth Skenes. Add Skenes. Lafe Webb
Miss Mary Justice, Miss Myrtie
Queen, j. L. Moore, Miss Goldie
Bellomy, Carl C. Moore. Fred Steele,
Luth Burton, Mrs. Burton, b s.
Thompson. q. T. Holton, Miss May
Foster, Drew Adams, Stanton Miller,
Oscar Prince. Oscar Bailey. Curtis
Queen, Otto c. Gartin, Miss Emma
Thompson, J. H. Ekers. Jay o'Dan-
iel, Arthur Justice, Miss Lucy Ross,
Miss Martha Witten. Mrs. N. X.
Witten. Miss Maud Smith, Miss Gol-
die Pennington, Miss Addie Penning-
ton, Miss Nora Conley, Jack Thomp-
son, w M. Gambill. Miss Rachael
Wheeler. Miss Elizabeth Thompson,
G. M. Copley, Willie b. Cole, S. w.
Burton. Mrs. Burton, Don @. Belch-
er Trustees and Patrons; ]. r.
Estep, M f. waddel. N. X. Witten,
B. G. Mcclure, G. G. Roberts, w. G.
Kitchen, members of county board;
l. g. Wheeler, J. w. Ellxins. Dock
Green. Miss Bessie Collinsworh b,
Harmon Lester, Miss Pauline Nc
Clure and Arnold Childers."
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
COMPULSORY EDUCATION.
Lawrence County Man Jailed fol
Violating Lawa

The idea seems to be prevalent
In certain sections OF the county
that the Compulsory Attendance
Law applies only to cities, but judg-
ing by the trials so far held In
Judge Boggs' court 1t is equally Sc
we're in the country districts. War
rants had been issued for IL de.
linquent parents In various parts OF
the county and the trials set fol-
last Monday, but on account Of the
regular County Court proceedings
only two cases came up for trial
the others being continued unit
Saturday.
The parties tried were William
Gillian. of Webbville. who was fount
guilty and failing to pay his fine
was sent to jail. Mart Sparks, also
of Dry Fork was found guilty and
fined $500 and cost, which he re-
plevied. The NEWS learns that the
enforcement Of this law has great
ly increased the attendance in the
rural schools and our teachers and
school officials should be COM
mended for the fearless and unpar-
tial manner in which they all dis
charge their duties. Give us more
officers who stand for law enforce
ment and the results win be whole
some in the government and citizen
ship OF our county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
EXERCISES AT BRIG, KY.

Thanksgiving exercises will take
place at Brig school house. several
schools near by joining in the cele-
bration. In addition to devotional
exercises there win be speech, a
march, music, athletic contests, ets,
Program opens at $3.50 a. m. We
regret that we have not space to
publish the program in full.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
McConnell-Hobbs Nuptials.

The wedding of Miss Isabelle
Hobbs and Mr.. John Mcconnell, SOL
Of Judge and Mrs. j. H. Mcconnell
of this city, was solemnized las;
night at o'clock in the Episcopal
church at Anchorage, suburb to
Louisville. Independent.
The groom is a grandson of the
late Judge John M. Rice and is well
known in this city, where he has
many relatives.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
Mrs. Kent Bolt.

Mrs. Kent Bolt, whose illness had
been noted in this paper, died at
her residence In this city on Satur-
day night last after a long sickness
caused by typhoid fever. Burial
was made at her former home on
Bolts Fork. She is survived by her
husband and six children. Mrs. Bolt
was good woman, held in high
regard by her many friends. She
was 36 years old.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
Huntington Tobacco Warehouse Co

This company will hold its open
ing sale on Nov. 26. 1t secures rec
ord prices for its patrons and makes
prompt returns. These features
make It attractive for tobacco men
In this section.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
Now's YOUR CHANCE,

On Saturday, Nov. 23rd, Mrs. G
A. Nash viii display for sale at the
Snyder hardware store "a this sea
sons hats. all good quality and la
test styles. Price, One Dollar each
Some cost 81. 1t
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-22
FIRE AT PAINTsvMLE.

The residence and law office OF
Samuel Stapleton, and the Paints
vile bakery at Paintsyille were de-
stroyed by fire a few nights ago.
While the office was burning some
one threw about 100 pounds OF
dynamite into the flames, hoping to
destroy the building 4 7nprsvent the
fire from spreading sclxily no,
caps were on tbd lite sticks
and no explosion Lossf
about $4,000. IA