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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
Her Name Was Not Polly Ticks.

During the late campaign an Illinois
candidate for the legislature was driv-
ing through the country, seeking votes
among the farmers, when he met a
young man in farmers garb, walking
by the roadside.
Having in mind a prospective vote,
he stopped his horse, and saluting him
In familiar manner, inquired:
Are you paying any attention to
politics nowadays?"
The young man stopped, looked at
him suspiciously, and drawled out:
No, stranger; that don't happen to
be my gals name; but eff it was, I
wouldn't think 1t was any of your
burned business"
This ended the interview as well as
the prospect.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
His Mistake.

After the services were over, one
Of the congregation turned to his wife
and said:
ION my way to church picked up
a button and put it in my change
pocket, where had a quarter"
Gracious, my dear!" anticipated
his wife, very much Mortified. And
you dropped 1t into the collection bas-
ket by mistaken"
mo, confound it," replied her hus-
band. Il put in the quarter" Judge.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
SOMETHING NEW IN ORGANIZED CHARITY

Before the state legislature in Al
bany, N. Y, this winter will be pre-
sented plan for Americas first de
partment Of home assistance" the
first organized government bureau to
care for the destitute home. More
than a generation ago governmental
aid for the families of the very poor
was abandoned in New York city;
living conditions-and living's cost
have changed radically since then;
today the specially appointed commit
tee of investigation for the city con-
ference, of charities and correction
urges governmental aid as the only
hope of real social justice" and liv-
able support for the homes of the
destitute. There are hundreds OF
women and children starving in New
York for whom only the government
can adequately care.
"Of course it is, primarily, mat
ter Of the cost of living said Q. f.
Lewis, chairman Of the conference
committee on governmental aid of
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

New York The price Of the necessities of life increased
nat restitution problem
meet alone have no doubt that the charitable organizations could
destitute families
conditions
be be adde
What suggesting something
the outgrowth
through lately
New first bringing
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
A. Tender Point.

What got you into trouble with
this policeman" demanded the New
York judge.
lust trying to ask him civil ques-
ton, your honor" said the visitor,
nothing more"
What was that question:
Il Just asked him when the next
official murder would be dragged off"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
Diana of the Air.

The beautiful and athletic Eleanora
Sears, at a luncheon at Sherrys, said
of aviation:
Il like the biplane well enough, and
the monoplane am simply head over
heels in love with
To this remark one Of Miss Sears
many unsuccessful suitors answered
reproachfully:
"Ah, another case of man being sup
planted by machinery"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
shop TaIk.

The Inventor was talking to himself.
What with my heatless light, my
leakless fixtures. my invisible ash
can and my disappearing bed, have
made the life of the urbanite well
worth the living.'
"Wrong!" corrected the down
weighted Benedict. You have yet to
perfect the footless meter and the
vanishing gas bill. Judge.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

tween Turkey and other aic nations The Russian IN
the Mohammdans Asat Moems looking
champion who the Of the amc
Turkey
Habibuah the One from
religious
that will n and Africa
The the almost universal mani
uncertain
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
WiIy Wooer.

Ardent Suitor-'I lay my fortune at
your feet" Fair Lady Your fortunel
I didn't know you had one" Ardent
Sutton it isn't much OF for
tune, but it will look large beside
those tiny feet" Boston Transcript.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
Terms.

There is one thing I've been won
dering about"
Whats that?"
How racing men take Joy rides in
a sulky."
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
For SUMMER HEADACHES

Hicks CAPUDINE is the best remedy
no matter what causes them--whether
from the heat, sitting in draughts, fever
ish condition. etc. 1oc., Csc and SOC per
bottle at medicine stores. Adv.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

thanks for what Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has done for ma
had taken other medicines but did not,
find relief. Miss CORA B. FosNAUaH,.
StoutsviIle, Ohio, RID, No. l.
Hundreds of sach letters from moth
ers expressing their gratitude for what
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound has accomplished for their daugh~.
tiers have been received by the Lydia r.
Pinkham Medicine Company, Lynn, Mass~
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

Any candidate can get the woman
vote by running on a platform de-
manding less counting and more mar
rying.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma
ton, alays pain, cures wind collie, &c bottle Adj
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

We have noticed that the men who
die for women nearly always do SO at
the hands of an injured husband.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

ular. A friend adj
vised me to tax .
Lydia E. Pinkham'B
v e g e table Conn
pound, and before /
had taken the whole
of two bottles /
found relief. ! am
only sixteen years
old, but / have bet
ter health than for
two or three years.
/ cannot express my
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

In the great Pecos valley apple
country of New Mexico the latest ar
rival is always asked:
What is worse than biting into an
apple and finding worm?"
He Is stumped. They tell him,
Finding half worm"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
EXPLAINED.

Why do epitaphs always begin,
Here lies-?'"
Because the majority of them do
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
TO DRIVE oUT MALARIA

Take the Ola Standard GROVES TASTBLESS
CHILL TONIC. Yon know what you are taking.
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing II is simply Quinine and Iron in tasteless
people and children 30 cents. Adv.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

Drppsy cured Swelling quickly reduced. rshortness
OF Breath relieved In few hours Sample treatment
free. C0LIRM DROPsY REMEDY CO.. ATLANTA, GA. Adv
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

You can always get a lot for your
money if you patronize real estate
dealer
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

Sympathetic Affliction.
Don't you think Jack ought to feed
that cold? He is little hoarse."
He is-with hay fever
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

A listener may hear good of him
eeif-after talking into a photograph.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
Extremes.

Ought these two articles to go I'M
der the same heading?"
mo; they are not on the same foot
ing"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

Sometimes burglar leaves little to
be desired.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
lnnnnrtan, 20 Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

Reverse Proceeding.
did you find Mabel in, after all
when you called?"
Yes; that's how found her out"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13
OF Course.

Women always succeed in civic az
fairs when they organize broom
brigade"
Naturally. they make a clean
sweep"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

exclaimed pathetic
Only this! time
shis is the beginning"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

She Do you think that big hands
are sign of generosity?
He-Sure; the generosity OF ma
ture.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-12-13

ture.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
MOUNTAIN Welfare WORK.
Interesting Exhibits Sent From Rowan
County Schools.

Morehead, KY. Nov. 25.-Super-
intendent Cora Wilson Stewart has
shipped some of the prize corn
grown by the boys of this county
and some of the crochet and needle
work and pictures of manual train
ing work to Louisville to be used in
the Model School Fair at the Child
Welfare Conference and Exhibit.
Mrs. Stewart also has prepared four
screens on "The Mountain Child
His Environment" and two on
Moonlight Schools" for exhibition
there, showing the advantages and
disadvantages Of the mountain child
in securing an education, and the
attendance and results OF the moon
light schools in the term OF 1912
Under the supervision of the De-
partment of Public Roads a piece OF
model road has been built in from;
of the schools in each educational
division of Rowan county by the
school children. citizens and School
Improvement Leagues. This work Ii
being done under the supervision OF
Marion d. Ross. an assistant in the
Department of Roads, provided b,
the Hon. R. c. Terrell to aid Rowan
county school officials in reaching
the aim Of fifty yards of mode
road in front of each school. These
stretches of road are the first pieces
of good road ever built in Rowan
county and are creating overwhelm,
ing Sc entiment for better system
II roads.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
M ,. ooHLTY, Publishes.
PIKEvILLE.

Helena. the little daughter OF y.
T. Keel. was attacked by bulldag
and severely bitten on the face an
left arm at the home of L4ayne
Whitman on College street yester-
day morning. The child's face was
frightfully gashed by the fangs q
the animal, and she lay insensibDe
on the ground for several moments.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Scott, Tuesday, Nov. 1914 son. Mr..
Scott is Circuit Court Clerk.
The Rev. G. N. Carpenter, Of
Owensville, KY, has accepted a cali
to the pastorate of the local Chyi,
tian church.
Attorney A. q. Auxier was N
Frankfort last week and argued a
case before the Court of Appeals.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ Wheeler, FOR
merly, of Louisa, are in PikeviIle
this week, with the probable intsn-
tion of locating here. If they lo-
cate in our city, Mr.. Wheeler will
take charge over the Singer Sewing
Machine business, now being ably
conducted by John w. Kerr.
, The people Of Pikeville are De-
manding that the railway company
operate one Sunday train between
Pikeyille and Elkhorn City This
would be a great convenience to the
people living above here, as it would
Increase the city's business. Many
that are compelled to come to Pike
vile Saturday afternoon and remain
until Monday morning, are greatly
incon venienced by the present ar
rangement. We hope the company
will see its way clear to make this
addition to the Big Sandy service
Ashland Independent.
F. T. Hatcher was in Frankfort
and Louisville few days ago.
Bids for paving the streets win be
opened Dec. 9Th.
W. S. vanover. of Guyan, w Va,
was here Saturday.
Sidney Trivette has purchased
VIM Auxier's grocery store in West
Pikev.lle.
Mrs. w. w. Bentley has return
ed from a visit to her parents at
Myra and win be here with her
mother-in-law, Mrs. M. M. Bentley
for awhile.
Oscar Smith has returned to Pike
Vile.
John Barney. mine boss for the
Cabin Branch Coal company has rs-
signed to become superintendent 81
the Colonial Coal Company at Pres
toIsburg.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
JACK"

This is the tale OF dog, but the
NEWS will nave to tell 1t. Jack
cannot tell his tale himself, he can
only wag IT, Jack is only o dog, bur
he has lots of good hard dog sense,
which is vastly more than some two
legged dogs have. Jack is hand
some setter and belongs to Arbie
Wilson, who says he wouldn't swap
Jack for some horses, and all who
know the dog cannot blame Arbie.
Last Sunday a week ago Arbie and
Jack and VIII Ferguson and some
other dogs-this Is not intended to
reflect on Will and Arbie who will
please excuse us-took the evening
train for Beaver. bound for hunt.
The two-legged hunters took the
four-legged ones to a barn in Beav-
er and locked them in. Early next
morning Arbie went to feed Jack
and tell him to do his best and
show the Beavers how to set birds,
but when he got there the barn
was bare, and so the poor dog was
gone. The hunters hunted and hum
ed, but without avail. Jacks owner
was all broken up. In fact he could
hardly shoot straight, so on We'd
nesday he came to Louisa He had
offered a good reward for his lost
I pet, but the days passed, with Jack
among the lost On last Saturday
night as the meat shop people were
closing go home who should limp
in but Jack--feet sore and swollen,
tail dropping and stomach empty as
pharisee's prayers. He had gone
to Beaver, over 60 miles by rail,
and at night, and he had returned,
nobody knows how many miles, oa
foot-four feet.
II would be interesting to hear
Jacks tale of his trip, but as was
said at the outset the tale has to be
told by others, he can only wag it..
But it's true tale. Ask Jack about
1t and watch him wag it.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
BIG PLANT AT ASHLAND.

We journeyed up to the site OF
the Kentucky Solvay Coke Company
yesterday and saw some of the many
improvements that are now going
on there. Great masses Of concrete
extending for several hundred feet
have been put in, which is to be the
base or foundation for the coke
ovens. These will extend up and
down the river for several hundred
yards. The cement is put in by
means of huge derricks and every
thing about the plant is being OPP
Grated by machinery. Over on the
river bank some immense boilers
are being installed and other ma
chinery is being assembled to be
used in operating the plant. A mum
Der of buildings are being erected
to care for the machinery and other
accessories of the plant. This big
concern has now begun to assume
form that one may get faint idea
of what 1t Is be. 1t is going up
on a magnificent scale and when
completed Will be one of the largest
manufacturing plants in Kentucky.
1t will mean much to the future
prosperity OF Ashland. Ashland In
dependent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
Honor For Lawrence Co. womaa.

Mrs. l.. l.. Funk, worthy ma'ron
OF Lady Washington chapter, Order
OF Eastern Star. has been appoint-
ID grand representative OF British
Columbia.
The office, which Is an honorary
one. and which will make necessary
a trip by Mrs. Funk to the British
Columbia jurisdiction, was bestowed
on her by Mrs. Hester M. Smith. :;
Mound City. ILL.,, former worthy
grand matron OF the middle west.
Mrs. Funk will entertain tho
members OF Lady Washington chap
ter Saturday evening with a receo-
ton at her home. when Mrs, CATH
crime Gregory Orr. recently elected
worthy grand matron to succeed
AIRS. Smith. win be one of the guests
OF honor.
Mrs. Funk is member OF num-
ber OF women's clubs and leading
spirit In the Children's Aid associs-
ton. Chicago Daily Journal.
The lady uron whom this honor
was bestowed is Mrs. Melyina Gar
I'll Funk sister lof County Treas-
urer John Gartin and was formerly
resident of Blaine, Mrs hunk Is
prominent in Eastern Star circles
and is one OF the best known work
ers In the children's Welfare move
ment in Chicago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
AsHLAND's SALOONS LICENSED.

Ashland is legally wet" again. 1t
has been Illegally wet for over three
years. A few months ago an election
was held in which the temperance
people refused 70 participate. claim
ing the election was irregular. Cir
cult Judge Holbert decided last
week that the election was legal and
that the vets won. The saloons will
be legalized as soon as the Council
fixes the rate of license.
AS dry town Ashland was a
huge joke. There was never an hour
when liquor could not be bought at
dozen or more we'll known places.
Many of the officers we're in sym
pathy with the liquor men and wink
ed at the constant and flagrant viola
tions of the law. The town would
have been dry IL the majority that
yoted out liquor had been very mucl
n earnest But 1t wasn't.
At recent meeting of the Ash
land City Council the retail license
tx was fixed at s775 per annum,
tile wholesale tax $1,000. and drug
gists' tax for selling on prescriptions
WIS placed at 500 per annum.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
SERIOUS MALADY.

Statistics gathered by the Boacd
of Prison Commissioners disclose
the fact that 20 per cent of the pris-
oners in the penitentiaries of Ken
lucky are afflicted with one of tha
most serious maladies known to the
medical science. One hundred mel
now in the prisons need immediate
medical attention, according to a
statement issued by the commission
ers, Daniel E. O'Sullivan. Henry
Lawrence and NJ. F. Conley.
Feeling that this is an emergen-
cy calling for the immediate exer-
else of the highest medical skill, the
commissioners have taken the mat
ter up with the State Board ol
Health and with the Rockefeller In.
stitute, DR.. j N. Mccormack, presi-
dent of the former, promptly agreed
to make a personal examination
of the men in the prisons. DR.. Ho-
mer F. Swift of the Rockefeller
Institute has offered to give any as
sistance in his power
There are number of tubercular
prisoners, according to the commits
sioners, inside the prison walls, and
the board hopes in the near future
to establish a State farm, where
such men can live in the open and
have a chance for their lives.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
MEDALS FOR BRAVERY.

On Monday last. in the presence
of many distinguished men, Presi-
dent Taft bestowed medals upon
five soldiers of the United States
arm for conspicuous bravery. A.
mong the recipients OF these med
ais was Capt. Julian Gaujot, of the
1st Cavalry. He is a brother of Mr..
Claude Gaujot, of Louisa.
Capt. Gaujot was in command OF
troops on the border line, when the
battle of Aqua Prieta, Mexico,
threatened the lives and property
of the citizens of Douglas, April 10,
1911. According to an eye witness,
Captain Gaujot, seeing the havoc
wrought by Mexican bullets that
came to the American side, rode
boldly through the fire into Aqua
Prieta, where he induced the Mexi-
cans to lay down their arms and
stop the combat.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
FOR THE JUVENILES.

On next Saturday afternoon, Nov
3Oth, from to 4 the members OF
the Juvenile Missionary Society OF
the M. E. Church South will be
guests of Mrs. F.. T. d. Wallace, Jr.
This is not regular meeting OF
the society. neither is it intended
to ta~e the place of the regular
meeting. 1t is simply social meet
ing of the young folks who belong
to the soci4ty. and is designed and
planned by their good friend, Mrs
Wallace, for their entertainment
and pleasure. The host has many
good things in store for ner young
friends and the occasion will doubt.
less be very rleasan- one
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
BUILDING OF SCHOOLS.

The expenditure of a quarter Of
a million dollars in the erection Of
new school buildings throughout
Kentucky since the first of the pres
ent year and an increase of rs per
cent in the school attendance, sz-
ceeds all previous records in the
history of the state, according TO a
statement made by Professor Barlts-
dale Hamlet, State Superintendent
of Public Instruction. He said the
increased attendance is due to the
stringent compulsory educational lav
passed by the last Legislature. and
its strict enforcement by the offfc-
ers in the various counties in which
it had been violated
Prof Hamlet said the increase
in buildings was fully 200 per cert
over preceding years, and that at
the present time every county il
the state with the exception OF two
can boast of a high school, and thai
in short time schools OF similar
nature will be built in these conn
ties.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
LOTS OF CANDIDATES.
The Free Primary Next August Already
Attracting Many.

The way the boys" are coming
out for county and city offices all
over Kentucky is caution and .he
rural press is full of announce
ments One reason for the multi
tude of candidates is the fact tha.
under the new State primary law II
costs nothing for an aspirant for
public office to test his popularity
before the dear people," Hereto
fore the great expense of assess
ments by parry committees and the
other costs have deferred many from
entering the primaries, but now all
is different and the old Common
wealth pays the freight" The same
law applies to all parties which mus
make their nominations at the same
election.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
THE OCCASION.

1T is a good thing 70 give thanks
unto the Lord" This declaration
made by the psalmist ages ago has
lost none of it's truth Is the ages
multiply. The existence OF Su-
preme Being is acknowledged by the
civilized world and by the savage
and the heather as we'll Only he
who says Il don't know doubts
this existence. From this Supreme
Being. whatever he may b. accord
Ing TO various beliefs, comes every
good and perfect gift, and we should
render TO this Being our profound
es. thanks for all His goodnsss and
mercy. God. our God. has spHed ne
through dangers seen and Unseen
and has crowned our lives with
blessings innumerab'e. Let us, then,
at all times render Him the tibute
which is so justly His, and more
especially should we do this on tn"
day designated as the day of nb-
lie thanksgiving.
A srecial service of praise and
Thanksgiving has been arranged b.
representatives OF Louisa church, /.
to be observed at the M. e. Churca
on Thursday night 1t should b.
we'll attended.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
MARROW ESCAPE FOR CHILD.

Julian, the young son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Gaujot. drank quanti-
ty of coal oil Wednesday afternoon
giving his mother and aunt. Miss
Blanche Vaughan, quite scare. The
fluid had been left within the child'i
reach by a colored man who had
been cleaning windows, Miss
Vaughan carried the child to the
Strasnider-Jenkins drug store where
DR.. Conley rendered medical atten-
ton. For time It was feared that
he would choke to death. but the
treatment given finally Prevailed
Williamson Republican.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
MAJOR D. ,. BuRcHETT.

AT Mt Sterling recently Major d.
j. Burchett was appointed admins
traitor OF the estate of Major Big
staff. estimated to be worth some
thing near million dollars. The
fees to the administrator will be a
large sum. He was agreed upon by
the heirs because OF their friend
ship and respect for him. The Ma
jor's many friends in this vicinity
are always glad to hear that he Is
doing well at his adopted home.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-11-29
PAINTsvMLE GIRL MARRIED.

A wedding Of much surprise to
their many friends was that of Miss
Pearl Williams and Mr. William Far
son, which took place at the parson-
age in Ironton. Thursday, Rev. Ev.
ans, pastor of the Spencer Methodist
Church, there was the officiating
minister.
After the ceremony, they drove to
the home of his sister, Mrs. T. G.
Campbell, where an elegant dinner
was waiting them.
The bride is the handsome daugh-
ten of Mr.. and Mrs. James Williams,
OF Paintsville, but for some time has
been employed at the Kings Daugh-
ters' hospital. where she has gained
a host of friends.
The groom is well known here be-
ing the son of Mr.. and Mrs, Fred
Farson. of Danleyton. Ky.-Inde-
pendent.