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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
SUIT TO TEST ACT.

Frankfort. KY. Feb. 25The con
stitutionality of the act of 1912
granting pension of $40 a month
to INDECENT. disabled soldiers OF the
Confederacy was called into ques-
tion by State Auditor Bosworth In
a communication to Attorney Gen
eral Garnett to-day, in which he ask
ed advice of the Attorney General
about issuing warrants on the treas
ury for the 2S4 pnesion claims al
reay approved by the pension board.
In explaining his action. Auditor
Bosworth said he is in favor of the
pension, but that his bondsmen
have raised the question with him
ind he is taking this step to pro-
tect himself and his bondsmen.
The question Is raised on the ses-
ton of the bill OF rights prohibit
ing the granting Of an exclusive
emolument to special classes. 1t Is
probable that test suit will be
taken to the Court OF Appeals to Sc
,ure decision. The Auditor also
stated that there is no money In
the treasury now TO pay these
claims.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
REV. G. b. WILLIAMSON Ans
WERS THE FINAL SUM
MONS AND LAID TO
REST BY SORROW
ING FRIENDS.

After a brief illness OF only IA
days borne with fortitude All
Christian resignation, @. ID. William-
son passed peacefully away Feb. ~
at 8 D. m. at his home at Saltpet-
er. At 10 p. m. the following
"Wednesday. large c0nc0urse ~
Borrowing friends and relatives gat1-
cred at the Williamson home to puy
heartfelt tribute to the memory
of a useful citizen. an honest ms
and a devoted worker for the cause
of Christ and humanity. The n
neral service was conducted by his
fellow worker in the cause OF ht-
man uplift, the Rev. p. r. Fatr-
childs, of Inez. The speaker ha2
known uncle Gid for q number u
years, as he was moderator of the
United Baptist church for 4 yeazs
at Inez. He had known the subject
of his discourse, and his feeling
sympathetic remarks fitted well the
man whose cold still form lay b.
fore linn. When the touching en-
ercise closed the body was takes
to a beautiful point overlooking his
home and inferred at his requef
He leaves a widow, two sons ana
IuIce uduSHtcFs, MIb. JtroIue AuL-
din. Mrs. Eugene Wallace and FLOYD
married, Mia and Lace at home.
Many inquiries and telephone mes
| sages were sent to his home dur-
! ing his sickness. and death came
as shock to his family. In the
death OF "Uncle Gid" as he was fns-
miliarly called, this county and
community lost a good man, vaIN
liable citizen. Although he had
passed the allotted span of human
life. He was 81 yrs. mo. and 10
days old. He was born in West
Virginia in 1886. He was just Whot
man should be, an honest. up-
right, God fearing and home loving
man. Men like Gideon Williamson
leave wide gap when they obey
the final call, gap not easily fin
ed. He rests from his goodness ii
christian labor and his works 10
follow him.
Gard Of Thanks.
|, We wish to thank our manV
friends and relatives for their kind
ness shown us during the sickness
and death of our husband and faith
er, G.. d. Williamson. Also, ~
wish to thank DR.. T. D. Burgess for
his kindness towards us in our SAD
hour of bereavement
MOTHER & CHILDREN.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
BROTHERS MURDER
EACH OTHER.

At Dante, Va, just across the
Virginia line, two brothers, Ira and
lee Damron, engaged in deadly
duel last Wednesday. Ira, who had
"a wife and family. believed Lee had
been paying undue attentions to his
wife. When Lee paid casual visit
ito the family of his brother on the
fatal day. ira called him into an
adjoining room and mentioned the
subject Il is said, in very strong
terms. With equally strong resent
ment. Lee did not hasten to deny
the charges preferred against him;
whereupon Ira drew revolver and
fired one shot. which took effect in
the region of his brothers. heart. Lee
fell, and after he was down drew
his revolver and discharged two
shots, both of which took effect in
Ira's chest. Lee died within a few
seconds, and Ira, the originator OF
the trouble, is yet living.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
MEDICAL MEN Or
CAME HOSPITAL.

A number of the members of the
medical profession of Pikeyille met
last week and organized a stock
company for the purpose of build
ing hospital. Doctors w. A..
son, w. j. Walters and James W..
Wears are the principal promoters
of this enterprise. and Pikeville
contracting firm is preparing the
plans for the building. which will be
located in West Pikeville. This
building will contain about twenty
five patient wards and three offices
a. the beginning, and will later be
enlarged to accommodate more pa
TENTS
This institution will fill long
felt need in Pike county, which is
the largest county in the State. In
this vast territory of business ac-
tivity, many in need of medical at
tention go elsewhere every month
to secure the advantages of hospi-
tai attention; and an institution of
this character located in this easily
accessible city would prove boom
to many, and life saver to many
others who die on their journey to
other hospitals. Aside from these
advantages of short distance, ETC.,
the money saved to the county and
community, by reason of nearness
and low fees as compared with city
hospital fees, would be great.
1t is calculated to make this one
of first class hospitals in Eastern
Kentucky, and the excellence of the
mountain atmosphere, its purity and
healing qualities, is relied upon as
no small asset in the building up of
this great institution.
Pikeulle, along with her many
other modern improvements and RAP
i'd growth, needs the hospital, and
when the spring Is f1I enough adj
IWanced to permit lie work to start,
1--we will have the pleasure of seeing
the magnificent new brick building
go mp in the new addition to our
town.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
PROMISES TO OBEY LAWS,

jackson, KY, Feb, 25.--In the
Circuit Court here today Ceasor
Hurst, alleged king of Blind Tiger
operators, proposed. in settlement
of 35 or more indictments for sell
ing liquor or having IT sold on his
permises. to pay $1,000 in fines and
execute a $4,000 bond, pledging
himself In that amount not to VIC
late the law in Breathitt-co. The
proposition was accepted.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
ROOSEVELT COMING.

The Progressives Of Pike-co., IN
response to a letter written by the
chairman of their party to Col.
Theodore Roosevelt, have received
letter from him stating that hewil
very probably come to this legisla-
tive district this fall to deliver
speeches in support OF a Progress
sive candidate for the Legislature.
Kentucky Is the only state to elect
legislative body this year
With this encouragement coming
directly from the Colonel himself
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
RAcELAND FARM.
Reported Sold to John G. @. Mayo
For s1OO,o 600.

1t was reported from Paris yes
terday that Catesby Woodford who
is now In Florida. had sold his 500
acre Raceland Farm in Bourbon-co'
to John G. G. Mayo for 800 600
but Mr.. Woodford's brother said
there was no truth in the report.
It was later stated that the deal had
been put through by Phil T. Chinn
and that possibly the Information
had not been communicated to Mr.
Woodford's brother. Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
KENrUoMAN is ARRESTED.

Huntington, w. Va. Feb. 25.5-As
the result of his alleged effort to
sell his sixteen-year-old wife, into
q resort In this city, Luke Hubbard
So years old. OF Louisville. KY, was
arrested here to-day on warrant
issued by the Federal authorities
charging him with violating the
white slavery act. Hubbard was
bound over to await the action of
The Federal grand jury. and in de-
lanlt OF ball. waa romanded 70 Jail.
HIS wife Is being held BY the nn-
fhorities as the chief witness against
Aim.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

saiyersville. KY. Feb. 25.-More
than 800 citizens of SalyersvilIe
and vicinity met at the courthouse
Sunday night and organized Law
and Order League. After devotion
al exercises. r. l.. Stephens cashier
of the Salyersville National Bank,
was elected president. Committees
TO draft bylaws and rules and res
oiutions were appointed. A Vigi-
lance Committee of three members
was appointed TO report violations.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
FLOYD COUNTY.
News From Prestonsburg and Other
Points in the County

prestonsburg, KY, Feb. 24.--Ir
fho case OF the Consolidated Casu'
any Co. w. Grant Stratton. the jury
awarded Stratton $500. Strattor
had been injured by piece o.
otDne falling on him while Engaged
IN mining at Auxier. and holding q
policy with the Casualty Co. The,
refused to pay him for which he
drought suit. with the above result.
In the case OF A. Laype and
lDros.. against the Dixie Fire lnsur-
nnce Co.. the jury awarded a yer-
OF $500 Tor the plaintiff
r. J. Leslic ~ Emma, Ky, ives
IN town on business to-day
DR.. Ramey. oi Pest Poirt. was In
Dwn to-day as sitiless for Grant
Btratton vs.. Cca5licated Casualty
Company
Mrs.. N. r. .iIen spent a few
aavs OF last W. ek AZ Allen, Ky.
Josiah y n Combs. OF the Sandy
VALLEY selnfnary. visited his broth
"a. Freich Combs. Saturday and
b. Howard and Jack Davis, en-
tortaindd to six o'clock dinner at
Wv n VNA AiVtIAal NhtnCtn " Nt'tei $500
Josephine Harkins Friday.
Miss Ruth Davidson entertained
Sunday Afternoon the Following
Misses Madge Spradlin. Make Al
Ion. Elizabeth Goble and Mrs. Julie
Keiso. Nell May, o. p Arnold and
nessrs. Parker, Ellison, Carpenter,
Campbell. Hedge Winston Vaughan
Salyer,
p D. Powers. OF Paintsville Is
visiting relatives here,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe NJ. Davidson
spent Sunday at Allen. Ky.
Rev Roscoe Murray began a re-
vIval meeting at the Baptist church
last night.
Sam Porter. OF Emma. KY, is
In town on business.
Presfonsburg. KY, Feb. 27.--Dav-
"A McCown. OF Beaver, KY, is NOV
snr 10 town. He has bought the
harber shop OF his brother, j. ID.
1acCown. and will take charge oil
1he business at once.
The Magnet Theatre gave a CON
fest on last Monday. in which the
uinner was to be given a 5 years
subscription to the Big Sandy News.
Miss Edna Sizemore and Miss Rhoda
Hughes were the contestants. The
race was close, Miss Sizemore won
By 80 cents.
b. p. Carter fell sixteen feet and
was seriously hurt, while working
ON the house of r. w. Harris. The
rcaffoid gave way and he fell with
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

The Martha Washington enter
tainment given at the home of H. O..
Sullivan on Friday night was very
pleasing and successful affair. The
attendance was large. something
over a hundred persons enjoying the
music and the excellent lunch.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that John
Pack will. at called meeting of
the prison commissioners at Frank
fort, KY. on or about the 18th day
of March. 1913. make application TO
the board for parole from the state
penitentiary at Frankfort. q.
m JNO. PACK.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
HARDIN,s TRIAL.

Pikeville, KY, Feb 27.-Thomas
Hardin, charged with the murder of
Beverly Wright at Elkhorn City
about three weeks ago, Will be
tried before the circuit court today.
The case was set for yesterday but
absent witnesses prevented the
commencement of the trial at
scheduled, and the witnesses were
instructed to return at an early
hour today. The prisoner will plead
self defense, as 1t was asserted his
victim was attempting to rob him
when the killing took place, and he
/ will introduce evidence calculated to
establish that plea. 1t is not yet
known what course the prosecution
will pursue.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
COURAGEOUS wILLIEl

Huntington. w. Va. Feb. 25.-wil-
lie Owens. II years old. was mar
ried to-day to Mrs, Lucy Jenkins, a
widow. IS. Mrs jenkins Is the
mother of four children. the eldest
Of whom Is q son IS years OLD,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

Mr.. Robt. A, Fields appears to
have a clear field for postmaster at
Catlettsb rg. The sentiment as we
have hear. 1t is that he deserves
the place, is competent and worthy
n man of high character. and his
appointment would give general sat
isfaction.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

A large increase in coal ship
ments from the Consolidation Coal
Company's plant at McRoberts will
be made March 10. Beginning that
date from thirty to thirty-five cars
O day will be shipped out over the
Lexington and Eastern from McRob-
erts. Seven mines are in operation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
KENTUCKY NEICHBORS.


Guy Leslie has been appointed
postmaster at Camel City. Morgan
county. He was the only one of
three applicants to pass the civ
II service examination.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the
Nash Clothing Company. corpora
ton, Is taking steps to dissolve and
retire from business
1t LACE WILLIAMSON, Sec.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

The United States Coal and Coke
Company, at Gary, w. Va. sub.
sidiary of the United States Steel
Corporation. has announced gen
eral advance in wages to its EN-.
ployees. averaging about 8 per cent.
This goes into effect March Three
thousand men are affected.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

Judge ID. B. Redwine. Of the
Breathitt Circuit, died Tuesday at
Hot Springs, Ark. where he had
gone for Ills health
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

Washington, Feb. 20.-Senator
Bradley was notified to-day that in
creased appropriation for sites at
PaintsvilIe and Pikeville had been a.
lowed.
The Senator and Representative
John w. Langley appeared before
the committee yesterday and ask
ed that the House appropriation
OF $500 each This was done IN
addition to the increase for Ash
land and Lancaster, heretofore re-
ported. and the $4,000 site appro-
priation for Falmouth proposed by
Senator Payne-a total increase
over the House bill of $4,000 Ken
lucky thus stands to secure $685.
600 should the bill go to the Presi-
dent in It's Senate form.
Meanwhile rumbles of a veto
come from the White House.
"The census OF 1910 has little
bearing on whether Paintsville and
Pikoyille should have public build
ings., said Mr.. Bradley. comment
ing on the attacks made on these
items by Chairman Fitzgerald, oil
the House Appropriations Commit,
tee. 'They have recently doubled
In population. In Letcher county the
town of jenkins had one inhabitanl
tn 1910, Now 1t has several thou
sand. John Mayo wires me from
Paintsville that they have recently
spent thousands on concrete streets
and that the town is certain TO be
one of the largest in that section
shortly
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
PIKE COUNTY NEWS.
All the Interesting Happenings in
Our Big Neighboring County.

it is very probable that we will have
the pleasure of seeing the great man
become a visitor to our city.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28
Federal BUILDING SITES.
Senate Ipassss IBilI Inducing Big
Sandy Towns.

Washington, Feb. 26.-All Ken
lucky items In the Senate Public
Buildings Appropriation Bill were ap
proved during consideration of that
measure to-day, although 1t looked
little stormy for Barbouryilfe,
Paintsville and Pikeville for a time.
Senators Bradley and Paynter both
came to the defense OF appropria-
tons for these towns. made neces-
sary by objections of Senator Hoke
Smith. OF Georgia. The Georgian
urged that the populations and the
postal receipts OF these places did
bot justify an appropriation of ST.
500 for Pikeville. $500 for Paints
VILE and 5000 for Barbourville.
add first two amounts being increas-
es from $4,000 each us provided In
the House bill
Rock Island Argus., 1913-07-03
WATERFOWL

The Methodist Sunday school picnic
held Saturday on Campbell's island
was attended by 1876. Every
one reported an excellent time and
returned at $3.50 without a single
accident to mar the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Godfrey Peterson leave
Thursday evening for Beardstown to
spend the Fourth with the family Of
Luther Peterson.
MIR. and Mrs. Jackson leave Monday
for California on an extended trip.
The family of Fred Deems spent
Sunday in Colona.
Mrs. Frank Anderson is staying in
East Moline at the home of her son
Carl for a few days.
Mrs. H. S. Rose and daughter, Ruth
Allsbrow, were calling on Watertown
friends Sunday.
Mrs. Ed Miles HIS as her guest Mrs.
Mcdonald from Idaho.
Mrs. Jessie Lestch Of Silvis spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Wells.
o. c. Hardin left Sunday night for
his home at Louisville.
| The family of D. Heinrichsen OF Mo-
| line spent. Sunday at the William
Eberling home.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-07-03

the old country, where he was born
Sept. s, 1S47, and where he spent the
early days of his life In the year
1870, Mr.. Hensch came to the United
States, landing at New York. He
worked at his trade there for many
years, and six years after landing
came west to Iowa He settled in The
western part of the state, and lived
there two years, coming to Davenport
for the first time in 1873. For some
time he worked as a carpenter here
and later became connected with the
Van Buren schoolhouse in the capaci-
ty of janitor. He worked there for Is
years, and finally was forced to re-
sign on account of i'll health. In the
year 1880 he was married to Miss EN-
ma Elizabeth Ahrens, who survives,
together with three children, Hilda,
George and Walter Hensch. Three
brothers, John, Charles B., and WI
helm Hensch, also survive to mourn
the mans death. Hs wa sa we'll known
the mans death. He was well nnown
der OF the Sons of HFman, which
lodge had charge of the funeral serv-
ices this afternoon from the late home.
with iIterment in Fairmount GENE
| terry.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-07-03

Island. Harry Wiengart and Gertrude
Maurice, Davenport. Theodore Bach,
CISCO, H., and Mabelle Elizabeth
Thompson, Davenport.
.
Struck by crane.-Dan Chubbuck,
&c years of age, 1440 Union street,
employed at the BetteSdor shops, was
struck in the head by a piece of pipe
dropped by a crane and suffered a
scalp wound. He was taken to Mercy
hospital and is reported as suffering
but slightly from the effects of the ac-
cident. Drs. Bylthing and Kuip at.
tended his injuries.
Injured at MiIl.-While Clifford Don
nelly was cleaning a machine at the
Western Flour mills yesterday morn
ing, his hand in some manner became
entangled in a flying belt and was
drawn through the machine. Although
no bones were broken, the member
was badly bruised Donnelly was
rushed to ST. Luke's hospital where
he is taking treatment. No serious
results are expected from the injury.
Donnelly is a machinist and resides at
636 East Sixth street.
| Police News.-A total of 199 arrests
were made by the Davenport police de-
partment for the month of June, 121
| Of the offenders for breaking state
laws and IS held under violation OF
city ordinances. Arrests made for Il
toxication heads the list in numbers,
with so, while II were held charged
with Disturbing the peace. On the
vagrancy charge 81 were taken into
custody, but several were released. II
cost F. Wittig $685. for riding his
motorcycle on the sidewalk contrary
TO the ordinances of Davenport. Wit
tig was arrested and fined dollar and
court costs by Magistrate Roddewig
yesterday J. E. Mason, a stranger in
the city, was arrested by Captain John
Quinn and City Detectives Bishop aQd
Kinney, after the mans actions had
attracted the suspicion of the officers
and was found to have had in his pos
session a complete outfit for loading
dice, and more than a score of pairs
of bones" many of which appeared
to have been tampered with.
Obituary Record.-Henry Wilhelm
Hensch, 65 years old, died at the fam
lily home, 241 South Lincoln avenue
after lingering illness. He had beer
resident of Davenport for over 81
years. Deceased was a carpenter b!
trade, having learned the business il
Rock Island Argus., 1913-07-03

Washington, D. c., July 3.-The
most interesting and perhaps the mos.
sensational phase of the congressional
investigation of the so-called lobby at
the capitol will come next week, when
the charges of Colonel e4rtin NJ Null
hall will be sifted to the bottom.
Among those implicated by Mulhall
is former Congressman James E. Wat
son of indiana. republican whip of the
house of representatives from 1902 to
1908, and floor leader of The republican
national convention in Chicago III
1912. Mulhall declares that watson
was one of the most important allies
Of the n. A. NJ. Other congSessmer
mentioned by Colonel Mulhall\ as In
1uenced by the lobby are James 1
McDermott, democrat, of the FouNtt
Illinois district, ayowed champion u
labor in the house of representatives
former Congressman John ]. Jenkins,
republican, of the 11th Wisconsin dis
trict; former Congressman Kittridge
Hasdns of the First Vermont district;
former Congressman Charles E Lit.
teheld OF Maine; former Congress.
man Harry M.Bannon of OHIO, repub.
lican; former Congressman Henry M.
Coudry OF Missouri. republican, and
former Congressman J. H. Gardner,
republican, of New Jersey.
Among those not in congress who
were most active in forming and main.
tanning the lobby, according TO Null
hall. was former President Parry of
the n. A NJ; Ferdinand c. Schwedt.
man Of st. Louis, assistant to Presi-
dents Van Cleave and Kirby OF the
n. A. NJ; Martin NJ Mulhall. chief of
the association's lobby forces at Wash.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-07-03

in Mathersville. Everything is in
readiness for the big celebration
which is to be held here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilson and chill
dren Of Taylor Ridge were visitors
here Sunday.
Sam Walton and William Morrison
were Rock Island passengers Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. C. M. Murrell motored
to Aledo Sunday.
J. P. Laugherty has gone to Gettys.
burg, Pa, where he will attend the
old soldiers reunion of the blues and
grays. Mr.. Laugherty expects to
meet some old time acQuaintances of
the civil war.
Mrs. John Lass visited in Davenport
Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Coltman and Mrs.
Charles Rettig were Aledo shoppers
Friday.
Rudolph Cuchan spent Saturday in
Rock Island.
Henry Johnson and daughter Bertha
went to Moline Sunday. Mr.. Johnson
returned home the same evening
while Miss Bertha remained for long.
er visit.
James Jenkins was in Rock Island
Saturday.
Olaf Pearson was in Sherrard from
Saturday until Monday.
William Lee was in Rock Island
Tuesday.
Robert Ward was ouf from Rock
Island Sunday.