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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-08-22
Want lads"
HELP WANTED

One cook and two mattresses for
the Rodeo week. Busy Bee Restaur-
ant.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-08-22
The Family Portraits.

The Family Portraits.
"What would you say Of man IL he
should hang tho portraits Of his far
lily on the outside Of his houseT' az
Cd a builder who has put up some
the finest residences In the city.
II might say he was crazy" respond.
ed his friend.
Softly, softly. The man / have In
mind is far from that He's only in
love with his family" went on the
builder HE has Just had costly
dwelling built on Fifth avenue opposite
Central park. Over the street door the
medallion portraits Of his wife and two
children are chiseled In marble by q
noted sculptor. Strangers often stop
to admire the work Of the artist
New York sun
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-08-22
LEoA NOTICES.
%-34sb
Notice for Publication
Department Of Interior

(Publisher) Serial 0i9e
Department Of Interior
q. s. Land ONCE at Carson City. Nevada July
81 1918
Noticeis hereby given that George E. Blundell.
OF North Fork. Nevada, who. on September II.
1908 made homestead application. No OISe. for
for lot and the N. E. NV. Of Section IS.
Township AZ North. Range 81 E.. Mount Diablo
Meridian. has filed notice OF intention to make
Anal five year proof.to establish claim to the
land above described. before Fred c. Weight.
Clerk Of Elko County. at Elko Nevada ON the
10th day of September. 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Charles L. Nuchols, of North Fork. Nevada.
John b. Fitzgerald. OF Elko. Nevada.
Howard Morse Of North Fork. Nevada.
George w. Pratt. Of North Fork. Nevada.
LOUIS j. COIN. Register.
First Publication July %. 1918.
Last publication August 25. 1913
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-08-22
etrsnoth of the Oyster.

II the average person were asked
what was the strongest living thing II
h probable that he would name tho
Hon OF some such huge denizen of the
forest and would not even think of the
unasSsrtivs bivalve. But 40 great IN
the power POSSESSED by the oyster that
b open It force equal to 1,319b times
the weight Of its shell-less body IL TO
iutred.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-08-22

Furnished Rooms to Rent.-All
modern improvements. Table board
furnished if desired. Inquire of Mrs
E. Wallace, End house from new
Baptist Church.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-08-22
Ready DinunoaIn.

fortune Teller (solemnlyl-Even an
speak there is a wreck in your home
caused by a blond woman
Customer tcareIessIyl - That's moth.
aag~only that Swedish maid of ours
breaking moro dishes. Baltimore
American.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

by the Manufacturers Record near
then made are now being more than
fulfilled. Into that region Is being
concentrated railroad forces striving
TO secure strategic locations In a
coke region destined to supplant the
Connellsvilie field, and to these OPP
eratlons are being added vast capi-
tai and Hmitiess energy, OF great
coal operators who are concentrat-
ing their development forces for
the utilization of the rich resour-
ces of that territory which for so
many years was held back by the
lack of transportation facilities,
waiting what might be called the
psychological moment for the broad
development of the present day.
1t is interesting in this connec-
'ion to note that Boston capitalists
VINO quarter of a century ago loan
ed money to General Wilder in his
efforts to build the Charleston, Gin
cinnati & Chicago Railroad, through
their Identification with that region
became the owners of 10000 acres
In the heart of the Elkhorn field,
and that since then the president
of the company which became the
owner of this land, and who helped
to bring about its purchase, has
been an active factor in proclaim
ing to the world the potentialities
OF the Elkhorn district and in urg-
Ing railroad construction into that
field. 1t was through the efforts
of the Big Sandy company that Mr..
Mitchell was induced to take up
active development work there.
1t might be interesting to specu-
late upon what might have been the
iron and steel interests of the coun-
try at the present time IL the Mer-
rits of Duluth, who at one time con-
trolled a large portion of the Mes
aba ore field, had been able tc
carry through their plans and unite
the vast ore resources of the Mes.
aba with the property owned by the
Big Sandy company In the Eastern
field, which was the plan under con
sideration when Mr.. Mitchell con
siderably more than a quarter of {
century ago made the first repor
on the Elkhorn coal field for tn,
Merritts, who then had in mind tn,
purchase of the Big Sandy com
pany's property. believing that the!
were able to continue their contro
OF the Mesaba district. II they hat
not lost control of the Mesaba reg
ion, through their inability to NEE
| the loans which had been made tt
them by Mr.. John d. Rockefeller
the writer of the history of the irol
and steel interests Of the countr.
would have had different story t,
tell than that which has been writ
ten into the life of American indus
try.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
JUDGMENT AFFIRMED.

Readers OF the NEWS will re-
member the case of the two sons
OF William Fisher, who were tried
at the last term Of the Lawrence
Circuit court and convicted of false
swearing and sentenced to confine-
ment in the school of Reform. They
appealed their case to the Court
bf Appeals, which has lately affirm
ed the Judgment of the court below.
The following is the opinion OF the
court:
Frankfort, KY, Feb. 21.--In af-
firming the sentences TO the House
of Reform imposed on Ben and
Frank Fisher by the Lawrence Cir
cult Court for false swearing Judge
Turner. delivering the opinion this
morning for the Court of Appeals
said:
False swearing is one OF the most
prevalent crimes of the day, and
breeds countless other crimes; but
there is no crime more degrading
to the man guilty of 1t. or more
demoralizing to the community In
which 1t is tolerated No one thing
could rebound more to the welfare
OF Kentucky or the uplift of citizen
ship than an awakening on this
subject. which would bring about a
rigid enforcement of our laws
against perjury"
The boys were convicted of swear
ing falsely in their own behalf
when accused OF shooting off fire
Iarms in the public highway.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
BETTER COUNTY ROADS
Hoped For Under System to be Tried
iRlawTence County.

County Road Engineer b. j. Cal
loway has completed survey OF
the main road from Louisa TO up
per Blaine and is now surveying
the road from Louisa to Webbville.
The object of the survey is to get
full information about the roads
for the purpose of letting contracts
to maintain them. The plan is to
divide them into sections of two
miles and let contracts to the low
est bidders for repairing and main
tanning, The contractor will be re-
quired to use all road hands the
full number of days specified by law
and the county will receive credit fig
these men on the contract. Being
a new plan 1t is deemed best 10 try
IL out this year on only the two
roads mentioned. If successful, the
method win be adopted for the en-
tire county.
We are very glad to see this
plan put into use here. Similar ones
have been in operation in other
counties and States for years and
the results are highly satisfactory
With proper restrictions and close
supervision II II undoubtedly the
best system known. II Is to the
interest of the contractor to elimi.
nate a mud hole or other trouble
as soon as 1t starts. and this is the
secret of road maintenance. A lit.
tie attention at the right time
saves most OF the trouble.
Another good thing Mr.. Galloway
is projecting is the use of the split
log drag. This is the most practi.
cal road implement known, and the
cost is so small as to be insignifi-
cant. Properly used it will work q
revolution in the condition Of oul
roads.
Also. the Road Engineer propose:
to substitute metal cairerts for the
expensive and unsatisfactory wood
on cu!verts heretofore used The
Hill roads are to be properly ditch
ed and culverts put in at proper
distances to carry off the water
and prevent washouts.
No money will be spent on pieces
OF road located in creeks. in heavy
sand. and other bad places. II
changes to proper locations can moi
be made now no money will be
wasted on the bad places.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
TO The CORN GROWERS.
Instructions Sent Out by the U. S.
Agricultural Department.
SELECTION OF LAND.

l. See that land is well drain
ed and as fertile as can be secured
on the farm
2. If possible to obtain, an acre
not cultivated in corn last year is
most desirable.
3. If there is fall plowed field
pasture land on the farm, select
an acre from that.
FERTILIZING.
1. Use an abundance of we'll
rotted stable manure is obtainable.
Apply after land is plowed and work
into soil thoroughly (25 tons is not
too much If well worked in.) Part
pf the manure may be applied be-
fore plowing If thought best.
y 2. If commercial fertilizer is
used, one analyzing as nearly as
possible, nitrogen 8 per cent
phosphoric acid 6 10 per cent,
and potash 4 6 per cent Is rec
ommended. From $50 lbs. to 500
lbs. per acre should be drilled in
to the ground with wheat drill
about two weeks before planting.
i(Do not put fertilizer in the hill. J
PREPARATION OF SEED BED.
1. BREAKING.
I a. Fall breaking is best
b. For spring breaking turn
soil not less than 8 inches and
deeper If not more than an inch
of clay subsoil Is turned up. Bet
ter plow IL l6 inches deep If the
subsoil permits.
2. PULVERIzING. Before plant
ing thoroughly fine the soil as
deep as possible, using disk or cut
ting harrow until manure is thor
oughly mixed with soil. The land
should be like garden or ash
pile.
SEED Get your seed corn from
the best crop that has grown in
your section of the country. The
variety oes not matter so that it
is known to have high yielding
qualities. (If you have trouble in
getting satisfactory seed inform
your County superintendent and It
will be attended to.)
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
help YOUR fAVORITE NOW
Nv n the Time Your Subscription
VIII Do the Most Good. Hand
n your 6ubscription--Get lour
Friends 10 Subscribe and Make
Your "Favorite" Winner.

The greatest Vote Offer Of the
~,nteat Ia now on and all contes-
ants should put forth their very
ecet efforts and take full advantage
e A.. Double Votes will be given
a both old and new subscriptions
<urree into this office between the
latos OF Feb. 2Bth and March 18TH.
- addition 70 this big vote Induce
mont. We win give 5000 extra votes
en every NEW SUBSCRIPTloN-no
nsntter what length II may be--that
= turned In TO this office before
= m. Thursday, March 9Th. Read
"a carefully for II is two offers
n one and one OF these offers
which Is the best, closes at p. m.
March 9Th, giving you just about
= week TO take advantage OF IL
II order that the contestants Nv
ing outside OF town may have an
equal opportunity with those living
n Louisn. subscriptions VIII be ac-
nepted and votes counted underthis
offer n the envelope Is postmarkes.
not later than D. m. March 6th
This enables the contestants at a
di1tance TO work right up until the
~ mOIUtUl anu ntna III NhSs' NNS
3tions by mail. No contestants
~ sAfford 10 waste any opportunity
.tt.ssAure subscriptions now for VIZ
&~t1ANTEE THAT THIS is POS
r, .4LY THE BIGGEST AND
BEST VOTE OFFER OF the contest.
Turn In Subscriptions.
Turn IN subscriptions as early as
nussibie In the week and then We
win issue the vote ballots and send
tnem back TO you and you can hold
the rallots until the last day oi
the contest II you wish. There Is
Both 'ng TO be gained by holding
back the subscriptions and II will
greatly facilitate the work OF the
contest department II you send ~
the subscriptions you have on hand
a. once. III you attempt TO hold
Lack your subscriptions with the ex-
pectafion OF getting bigger votes
you are going TO be greatly disap-
pointed for as the contest nears
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
NEW CHURCH EDIFTCE.

The M. e. Church South Of Lou
lisa is having plans made for new
church building. A committee was
appointed recently to procure plans
and take other preliminary steps to-
ward the enterprise. The committee
consists of DR.. T. d. Burgess. M. S.
Turns, Augustus Snyder, T. g.
Thompson and A. o. Carter.
The edifice will cost somewhere
between $4,000 and 1000 A
considerable sum already has been
offered.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
THE TRoUBADoUR TRIO

The entertainment given at Jenk-
ins by Miss Katharine Freese and
Mrs. Guy Atkinson, of Louisa, and
Mr. Nelson Weldon, of Ashland, On
"Wednesday of last week was an en-
tire success. Every number on q
long programme was heartily ap-
plauded and encored. the big audi
ence seeming never tired Of the
exquisite singing of Miss Freese.
the artistic elocution of Mrs. Atkin-
son and the splendid piano playing
of Mr.. Weeden. The NEWS is in
formed that these delightful three
will soon visit some neighboring
towns and cities and give their ex-
cellent, high class entertainment.
This paper can truthfully say that
the "Show" is well worth all it
costs to see 1t.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
HAD LEG AsPUTATED.

1t was found necessary to am
putate the right leg of Elka Vim
son. who was so badly hurt on the
head Of Wolfe creek. Martin coun-
ty. and on Saturday morning last
Or L. H, York successfully per
formed the operation. The leg was
taken off at what surgeons call
the junction Of the middle and low
er third DR.. A. w. Bromley, OF
Louisa. and DR.. Hardwick. Of Hunt
ington assisted In the work. Young
'Vinson Is doing we'll. r
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
DEAD--DRUNK.

Late on Tuesday some boys found
an apparently dead man In a box
car short distance below the
freight depot. The Marshal was mott.
fled and the man was examined. HE
was found to be dead drunk and
suffering from cold and exposure.
He was taken to the lock up and
made comfortable. On the follow
ing morning he was released and
told to travel. which he did.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
TWO new Wells.
One is Nearer Louisa Than Any YET
Drilled.

The Tabor's creek well was shot
Tuesday and shows some improve
ment. 1t is estimated all the way
from six to ten barrels per day.
The Louisa Drilling company will
start the drill on a we'll on the W.
v. Roberts farm at Cadmus Mon
day. AL Carver, member OF the
drilling firm, will be in charge. The
New Domain is having the work
done,
The Wayne OIL company viii be-
gin drilling to-day on Jas. Q. Lack
ey's farm two miles below Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

should do so at once and lose no
time in getting into communication
with them. Remember, also all those
persons whom you saw earlier in
the contest who put you off until a
later date. Communicate with all
OF these; explain to them that you
get the biggest votes for your ef-
forts now and under the circum-
stances they won't refuse TO help
you. II is bargain time in this rec
ord breaking contest and you simply
cannot afford to fail TO avail your
self In the fullest of this magnifi-
cent offer.
III you secured subscription
earlier In the contest and can now
get the subscriber TO pay more. we
will give you the difference In votes.
Send the printed letters or call by
telephone, all of your friends that
you cannot reach personally. We
will furnish you all the letters and
receipt books that you need and
would advise you to send out sever
al hundred letters.
Put Forth Your Best Efforts.
IL Won fail TO take advantage OF
this--the biggest and best offer, you
are jeopardizing your chances OF be-
ing a WINNER In this great race.
Redouble your efforts from now un-
I'll the close. l. all depends on your
self and on what you and your
friends DO NOW whether you will
be The proud owner of one OF those
valuable prizes after the contest Is
over. RIGHT NOW-at once--ls
1.-THE time to hustle. When you are
pacing back and forth on the closing
night waiting for the judges to an
nounce the results of the contest,
your regrets that you have wasted
preciou $ moments will avail yol
nothing. Right now Is the time TO
get the subscriptions that will make
Won n winner-let the Others do the
regretting after the final count.
Close OF Contest.
The contest will close on March
22nd. Further details and rules for
this closing day win be published In
ia later issue. 1t is sufficient to
say that the vote schedule VIII
be much smaller at the close than
llit Is now, so RIGHT NOW is the
right time TO get busy and cinch
one of those valuable prizes.
The Capital Prize.
The contestants and their friends
are cordially invited to call and in
spect the handsome ROYAL PIANO
which Is the first prize in this
great race for glory and prizes. Since
II has been placed on display at
Conley's Jewelry Store. II has been
viewed by hundreds and hundreds
OF people and all say that the con-
testant who wins II certainly will be
the proud owner of very fine in
strument. II was purchased espec-
tally for this contest from the Full
ton Music Company. OF Frankfort,
Ky. All the other prizes Will also
be placed on display as soon az they
arrive
Several Names withdrawn
Several names have been cut of
the list the past week and more
names will be cut off before the
next issue II some Of the others do
not show some inclination to make
an active race We do not wish to
cut off the name of any contes-
tant who intends to try for the
prizes and II we have done so In
any instance. we will be glad TO
put It back on the list II the mat
CONTINUED on page four.)
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
Greatest Vote Offer
Of Contest Now On.

uu'bIe Vo0es ON All Subscriptions
Turnod In Between Feb. 28th and
March i3th. In Addition 20 This
0ig Inducement, We Will Give
( 0.OOO Extra Votes ON Every New
Subscription Turned In Before y
r. NJ. Thursday. March 9th. We
guarantees This 30 be the Very
Best Vote Offer OF the Contest
60 Gather In All Possible Sub
amiptions This Woak.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
BURNED TO death.
Two Small Children Lose Their Lives
in Similar Manner.

The two-years-old child Of Mort
Ball, formerly of Dry Ridge, thie
county but now of Columbus, O.
was accidentally burned to death
at his home last Monday. The body
was brought to the old home placs
for interment. Mont Ball is a son
of Eliza Ball, who Is well known IN
this section.
{, The unfortunate child lost ate
young life under very peculiar and
distressing circumstances. The child
had gone to sleep in a down stairs
room, when the mother warmed a
blanket at the fire, wrapped her
child in 1t and carried it up stairs
and placed 1t on bed and return
ed to the lower floor. Shortly af-
terward she heard screams and
rushed back, only to see her baby
wrapped in the flames which caus-
ed its untimely death 1t Is sup
posed that in warming the blanket
1t caught on fire, but the mother
did not see the flame and envelOp-
ed the child in what proved to be
the cause of its awful fate.
On Sunday last three years old
boy, the son OF John Thompson, whs
lives in West Virginia short dis
tance above Saltpeter, was burned
so badly that death resulted in a
short time. 1t is the same sad story.
The child was playing near fire
in an open fireplace. The blaze
raught it's clothing and before the
flames could be extinguished the
fatal injuries we're caused. DR.. Ira
iWellman of this city was called
4 and he did all that was possible for
the little fellows relief. but with
out avail
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

the end, the vote schedule will
keep getting smaller. II you have
not been active In the race so far,
get busy at once for this is your
opportunity to gain lead and
cinch prize.
Don't waste any more OF this val
liable time for on what work you
do during the next few days will
probably depend your success or De-
feat at the end. Think of the val
ue OF the prizes; think OF the hon
or and glory OF winning in this
great race for fame and fortune
andfhink what this mostmagnificent
vote induccment means 10 you.
Oash Your Promises.
Have you made up that list OF
friends. neighbors. relatives and ac-
Quaintnnces whom you have not yet
approached II you have not. you
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

r. c. Mcclure was In Pikeville
last week on legal business.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
four Citizens Called
From This Vicinity By 'ths Messenger
Of Death This Week.

Lewis Atkins, a prominent mer-
chant and farmer OF Zelda. this
county, died at his home early last
Wednesday morning. He had suf-
fered from Bright's disease quite a
long time. but his death was sudden
and unexpected. He was buried by
Apperson Lodge No. 1876, f. & A. M.
of this city, on Friday Interment
was at Zelda The deceased was
the father of George and Ora At
kins. Mrs. J. S. Wellman and Mrs.
w. d. Clarke. of this place, and
Mrs. J. A. shannon, of Huntington.
and was about 68 years old.
Mr.. Atkins was for many years
a resident OF this city. Several years
ago he moved to Zelda, where he
remained until his death. He was
successful business man and Is
said to have acquired considerable
property.
Farrow Webb, aged 26 years, mar
ried. died Tuesday at his home on
the ridge between Mill creek and
Big Hurricane. not far from Fort
Gay. He was son of William
the Rev. H. B. Hewlett. OF Lou
lisa officiating.
Mrs. Luther Spears died at her
home near Fort Gay, w. Va. on
last Tuesday, of consumption. A
husband and baby two months old
survive. She had been married less
than two years. She was a daugh~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

Today we present to you one Of
Yatesvilles "Favorites' in this big
race for glory and prizes. Miss
Rife has made strong aggressive
race so far and will have to be
reckoned with when this race comes
TO a close on March 22nd. Her
many friends are glad to see 'hnt
she is doing so we'll and are help
ing her all they can so that she
may win the prize she desires. She
certainly deserves their support for
she is trying hard TO put Yates
Vile on the contest map.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

Francis Booth died OF gastritis
lat his home near Echo. W. va. last
Monday He had been in poor health
for some time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-31
BERRYVILLE


i'P~c'a' 10 me Iimes-D Dispatch
Bcrryvile. Va. August 3O.-Mrs I,or.nzo
Lewis. Mrs. Marshall Mcdonald nnd r. w
Lewis OF Alexandria. are guests at FRANZ
ford"
John White. Of Richmond. Is visiting bjs
daughter. Mrs l.. b. whiting
Charles Mccormick. OF New York ana
Charles Mcclure. OF Hoboken. have been
guests al Rose NM"
Miss Annie r. Tinker. of New York ia
visiting Miss Bowen at brentwood"
Henry McBlair. OF Norfolk, who has been
guest at {. kownsturs. has returned 10
his home W
Miss Mary Brewer has returned to her
home In Rockville. after visiting the Misses
Miss Sophie Powers is visiting friends NJ
Buena Vista Springs, Pa.
Dr. Il. l.. NcGlil. OF PETERSBURG Ia a pnos,
at DR.. r. i. Pages
his aunt. Mrs William McDonald.
Mark j. Iul!iam and family and c.. II
Long. of Brandy station. motorcd hero tho
hTst OF The week. and were guests of tho
Misses Pullam ~
Miss Daisy Warden has returned from n
WISH TO friends In Denver. Col.
Misses Resale and Pattie Luke have been
visitinE their sister. Mrs. j. f.. Brown in
Winchester 80
Miss Margaret Moore has returned from n
Visit 10 friends IN Rockville.
MRS Flmslic &. Iiigginbothan. and Miss
virginia Tyler, OF Richmond. and Miss Anna
Wheat. at 'Aorgan's Spring"
MI. ana Mrs. s. 81. Mccormick and Mag
Emily Mccormick have returned from Ork-
neg Springs.
Mrs Annie Brown and Mrs Dawson Nc.
corrnick OF Norfolk. ara whiting relatives
In town.