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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
More Prizes Added TO the Big Liss,

The management of the Big Sandy
News is so well pleased with the
kind reception given the big prize
competition by its friends through
out this section of the state that
it has decided to add several more
district prizes to the large list.
Just what these added prizes will
be, has not quite been decided but
the full announcement will be made
in next weeks issue.
This will give all the contestants
a good chance to win one of the
prizes. New contestants and those
who have been thinking the matter
over" but have not yet quite decid-
ed to make an active campaign, now
need not hesitate to start. With
the big Double Vote Offer" in
force, they can, with very little
effort, catch up with anyone in the
race. Printed matter and full in
structions for starting the cam
paign will be sent upon request.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
THE GNE YVES.

: This society held social session
on Friday evening last at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Spencer,
Mrs. Spencer being member of the
organization. When they meet on
week day afternoons they are arm
ed with needles and thimbles, but on
the occasion referred to the pur-
pose was to have good time, and
they had it. The masculines were
invited for this function, and for
several hours there was not dull
minute. Piano and vocal music and
delicious things to eat contributed
TO the general enjoyment. The out
of-town guest was Mr.. w. c. Potts,
of Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
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HEAR STANLEY AND LANGLEY

The public generally, and the
friends of the X. N. G. particularly,
should attend the grand rally at
the College building on tomorrow
Saturday night, at which time
Congressman A. o. Stanley and Jno.
w. Langley will address what un-
doubtedly will be big audience in
the interest of the College. These
noted men will come long distance
to talk to our people, and we should
show by our presence at this meet
ing that we appreciate their kind
ness. An interesting program will
be observed. If the weather should
be very inclement the rally will be
held elsewhere, and due notice will
be given of the change.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
COUNCIL MEETING.

The city council met in regular
session on last Tuesday evening
All the members were present. The
Marsharss salary was paid, also
one of the hundred dollar school
bonds. A committee consisting of r.
l.. vinson, C. L. Miller and H. E.
Evans was appointed to divide the
1913 revenue into three funds: light
street and water, and report to the
council at its next regular meet
ing.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
NEW RAILROAD BRIDGE.

Quite number of prominent con.
tractors went to Walbridge. three
miles south of Louisa, on the G. &
o., for the purpose of looking over
the ground where the railroad COM
pany intends to construct 6 con-
crete bridge across the Levisa fork
OF the Big Sandy. The new bridge
will be so placed that the Walbridge
tunnel will be avoided.
The construction OF the bridge
will require about ten thousand
yards of concrete.
1t is said that contracts are 20 be
let for much concrete work at Blain
and Bear creek.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
CLOSE OF MEETING.

The meeting held at the M. E.
Church for several days past came
to a close Wednesday night. The
final sermon was preached by the
Rev. DR.. McClay, District Superin-
tendent. 1t was splendid discourse,
listened to with marked attention
by a large audience. The Rev. L.
L. Pickett, of Louisville. had pre-
viously held large and interesting
meetings. Dr.. McClay will return
March 29 and hold series Of meet
ings until April 9Th.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
A NOTABLE OCCASION.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Layne, of
Guyandotte, who celebrated We'd
nesday the 50th anniversary of their
marriage, were for many years resi-
dents of this city, where they have
many relatives and friends. They
were married Feb. 5th, 1863, In the
house where the widow Rice lives
near the mouth of Two Mile creek.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF.

On Sunday night last some one
who apparently did not have the
fear OF the law before his eyes, play
ed havoc with the telephone line up
Lick creek. Whoever 1t was be-
gan operations at the head of the
lane leading from the county road
to d. M. Jones place and cut the
wires from "a poles. The line was
disabled until a repair force from
put things in order.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
DoubleVote on all Subscriptions
Feb. s to Feb. 20 Inclusive.

The great opportunity Off
er''of the contest starts Feb.
o. Double Votes will be given
on both old and new subscrip-
ti0ns turned I'm betweenThurs-
day morning, Feb.6 and Thurs
day, Feb. Goth at 8 p. IN. II
Is probably the most remark
able offer ever made In sim
iliar contests vote offer that
cannot fail 20 appeal TO you as
the best kind OF an opportun-
ity for you TO win for your
favorite.
For every dollar turned In
on subscriptions between the
above mentioned dates,we will
give you twice the usual num-
her OF votes and you will
therefore be able 10 work TO
twice the advantage as under
ordinary circumstances. This
great vote offer will positively
close THURSDAY Feb. 20 ut
y p. m.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
Get Started ut Once.

III you have not as yet, got start
cd In this big race, now is your
chance for your efforts will count
double. II you have not received
the receipt book and printed letters
TO start your campaign, ask the con-
test manager to send them at once.
Late entries In the race will now
have an opportunity furnished them
by this big double vote offer to
catch up with any one in the race.
There Is an exceptionally good OPP
portunity for the contestants In the
second district for very few OF those
in that district have as yet got
started Make up list of friends.
relatives and acquaintances and
start out with the grim determina-
tion to see or write or telephone TO
them this week, Acquaint them
with this most magnificent vote of
fer; let them know that hey can
help just twice as much this week
as ordinary You will find them
only too willing to lend a helping
hand when you once have shown
them how very substantial will be
the results OF any assistance given
this week
This great Opportunity Offer" is
by long odds the biggest offer that
has been made in this and without
n scintilla OF doubt will make the
next few days the most exciting OF
the contest. II is the ime for the
most active kind of hustling.. On
what you do now may depend your
success or defeat for It has been
pointed out that your efforts will
now go twice as far as heretofore.
| Always have your book with you.
Bear In mind that you are in this
race for one purpose only and that
is TO WIN. II you are not an act
i've candidate, start your campaign
and II you are now trying, redodble
your efforts These next few days
will pass quickly so don't lose any
OF this precious time.
Good Chance in District No. 2.
There Is an exceptionally fine OPP
portunity for candidates in the sec
ond district to pull down the prizes
very easily. Only a couple of the
candidates In this district have done
any active work so far and even a
new candidate could now start and
with. very little effort could catch
up with any one In the race. With
this fine list OF prizes some of the
candidates will surely wake UP to
their opportunities before the con-
test Is over and those who do 80 al
once will be able to gain lead. d.Stor
thinking the matter over" Get
etartad M once II yOu have not
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
TO ATTEND SCHOOL.

The family of p. H. Williams Is
occupying apartments in the resi-
dence of Guy Atkinson. Mr.. Will
Jams Is mine foreman at Lower
Greasy, and he has moved to this
city to give his children the bene-
fit of our excellent school.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
HIS SIXTH BIRTHDAY.

Richard Bromley, the bright little
son of Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Bromley,
on Thursday last celebrated the
9th anniversary of his birth. The
party was very pleasant one to
the young lad and his friends. The
guests remembered their host with
appropriate tokens, and each carried
away a neat souvenir of the occa-
sion
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
HAS PURCHASED BLADE.

Mr.. G. F. Friel, formerly of the
Ashland Independent, has purchas-
ed the Portsmouth Blade and en-
tered upon his duties as editor. Mr..
'Friel is a newspaper man OF wide
experience and is well equipped for
his work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07

The frame residence on the south
east corner of Madison and Jeffer-
son streets is being torn down. For
many years II was owned and occu-
pied by William Bowe. deceased.
Later r. G. Mcclure kept The pos
office there, and until he built his
present residence II was the home
Of Robert Dixon. Its removal will
add much to the appearance OF the
Dixon property.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
WAS CALLED TO PORTSMOUTH.

While in Cincinnati asst week
Mrs. William Justice, of this city,
was called to Portsmouth to see her
sister, Mrs. Lafe Compton, who was
dangerously i'll. Mrs. Justice remain
ed several days with her relative,
who is improving.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
J. M. s., M. E. Q. s.

Which being interpreted means
Juvenile Missionary Society OF the
M. e. Church South. 1t will meet
Saturday afternoon with Miss Eliza
beth Conley.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
A SUNDAY WEDDING.

On last Sunday evening Jno. JUS
tice, Of this city. was married at the
home of Charles Waldeck to Miss
Fannie Marcum. of Huntington. The
Rev. G. M. Summers. pastor of the
Christian church, performed the
ceremony.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
TO THE LAND OF FLowERs.

Herbert Sammons and Charley
Branham, of the b. & o. railroad,
left Louisa Tuesday morning for a
trip to the South. They will go d.
rect to Key West. Florida, and will
spend about a month in the land of
fruits and flowers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
UNLESS HE WAS BLIND.

II the ground hog came out Of
his hole last Sunday he saw his
shadow. unless he had paralysis Of
the optic nerve. Hundreds of thou
sands OF people put more faith In
the 6. h. than In the weather bu-
reau.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
LICENSED TO WED.

Among those who recently obtain
ed license in Boyd county to wed
were ]. G. Berry, of Louisa, and
Carrie Endicott, of Millett, KY, and
Eugene Hensley and Leona Miller
of Gallup, KY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
GOOD ROADS.

The subject of good roads viii
be brought before the school boys
of the county. The county will be
divided into eight Good Roads
Clubs to correspond with the eight
educational divisions or magisterial
districts.
Three prizes will be awarded to
each division, making twenty-four
prizes for good roads. We think
first prize for each division will be
not less than $1,000.
Our plan is to have each school
make 100 yards of good road All
of this will be fully explained later.
To the Citizens of Lawrence County:
We need your influence and help
in the Corn Clubs and Good Roads.
We must have money to award
prizes. The more liberal you are to-
ward this work the better will be
the prizes. We ask all who are able
TO help in this work One young
nan in Louisa has promised $3.50
in gold. He offered this without
being asked for it. Let us have lib
eral donations for the things 80
much needed in our county.
! shall try to see most OF you
and ask for your donation, but trust
you will send me what you wish TO
pay If l fail to see you.
J. B. MCCLURE,
Supervisor of Corn Clubs.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
Y. ?. N. 5.

The Young Peoples missionary
Society Of the M. q. Church South
will be entertained by Miss Nina
McHenry on Saturday afternoon,
February Sth.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
DOUBLE VOTES.

Following is the schedule Of votes
on both old and new subscriptions
during the big Double Vote Offer
which is now in force:
Now Subscriptions.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-07
GREAT DOUBLE VOTE Offer NOW ON

Now IL your chance 20 get a good
start In this great race for glory
and prizes. Double Votes ON all
subscriptions turned In before
February goth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-05-19
ROLL DOWN HILL
IN AUTO; UNHURT

Four girls and two men. passen.
gers in an automobile driven by Ed
ward Westthaler, who conducts an
automobile stand in front of the
Hotel Seward. had narrow escape
from death when the machine got
beyond the drivers control as it
was proceeding down the Yesler
way bridge at the Lake Washington
end
The occupants. Bertha Ruddy. 715
Harvard av.: Magma Omdal. a do
nestle, and her sisters. Jeppna and
Glanary; Edward Tenfiard and
Louis Tenfiard. of 10 Boren av..
were on their way TO a dance at
Loschi park Saturday night The
brakes refused to work. Westthal.
or stayed at the wheel. The auto
finally hit a dirt pile on the bridge.
The machine overturned and rolled
TO the bottom. Miss Omdal. cut
about the cheek, went home. The
others went on to the dance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-05-19

Very much, indeed she said. and we were turn
ing away. despairing. when she added:
"Of course We hoped 70 find girl baby Both my
husband and wanted girl You see. IL was girl
lost and So"
That sentence was never finished. We dragged
Art and his mother TO The Star office only TO
find that Arts mothertobe had departed In taxi for
the union depot. and the perfectly splendid but
pudiated girl baby asleep in Cynthia Greys arms.
staff man in another taxi caught Arts mother-to-
be at the depot she In the OF stepping
aboard the train He brought her back the office.
Meanwhile Arts mother the perfectly
splendid" one sleeping in Cynthia Grey's arms, and
cried
Let me have herl Please let me have her"
business OF swapping babies When Arts mother
tobe returned she found the perfectly splendid baby
that she didn't want sleeping in the arms OF
whom she had never seen before. and who Groom
ing softly.
While in Cynthias arms Art, awake and smil.
ing.
The funny thing about It was she knew it vas Art
right away IL the man-child she had been
thinking about for days and dreaming about for
nights.
Give him to me-" she cried. and snatched him
hungrily from Cynthias arms
so now everybodys satisfied.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-05-19

We found exactly the right father and mother for
little Art We coresponded with them. The moth.
er-tobe came 10 Seattle from neighboring town 10
claim little Art We sent her 10 the Doctors
I'm dreadfuly sorry.' said the doctor. "bu, gave
The baby away yesterday. There must be some mis-
take"
Little Arts motherto.be returned 10 The Star
with the news. Cynthia Grey sprang into the breach
i know said Cynthia. "of perfectly splendid
little girl baby five days old Hold her here hour
whispered Cynthia. and III 40 and get that baby
The mother.to-be OF little Art was now in tears
I was 30 sure" she sobbed of getting little Art
that sent my husband night letter 10 meet us at
the train. And now-and now I've got 10 20 back
alnne'"
Cynthia returned well inside the hour. She brought
with her the perfectly splendid" little girl baby.
Tho description is accurate But the mother-'obe OF
little Art didn't want the perfectly splendid" girl
baby She wanted Art. Shed thought OF nothing but
Art for days In fancy she had pictured herself hold
Ing Art In her arms
She went into Mysteries
We got into touch with the doctor. One by one the
wires were uncrossed
where's little Art" we asked The doctor told.
We found little Art and bis mother.
We asked the new mother how much she liked Art
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-05-19

Viewed social function. it was some party. The
weather perfect The guests coneenia
nd full Of pep Mrs Jones herself present the gues,
xred
The first guest to arrive at the lot in Columbia City was
Sloan, OF the teamsers' local No ia Sloan fetched
hs picks and spades loaned by Mark Odell the
For Mother Jones and the honor OF the teamsers r.
aid Sloan to himself. and fell digging
It wasn't long before Sloan had plenty OF company The
party began at the questionable hour OF and lasted all
ty As many Is tried get into that hole in the
ground at one time The guests from all parts OF the
city One journeyed all the way from Ballard
Crawford White, assistant prosecuting attorney who
Weighs o performed prodgioe feas with the wheelbarrow
Inc cellar was dug in time at all
Why not spade the garden while we're about it' sug
Why" asked neighbor-and Mrs Jones, by the way,
gong TO have good neghborsnot plant the garden in
p'10esF es ! have more seed potatoes than need .
And away he went, return in few minutes with a
of seed potatoes And the patch plant
ID IN orderly rows.
twas close noon and the guests getting hungry.
nn there was seen approaching the brow OF hill
a M hg1re OF an elderly struggling under heavy bur
o On closer view the burden proved consist OF large
nfss pot, huge basket and shovel.
The newcomer apoogized for the ateness of her arrival
nd explained that she had spent the morning baking cake
me cake was in the basket Cake Plain cake Rasn cake
'Ne different kinds OF frosting cake.
we have said that Mrs Jones will have good neghbors
John said neighbor her inferior fraction, you
un back to the house and get tabecloth-quick And
~ Of those preserved strawberries"
william commanded another neighbor her mate,
~. w. fetch pail Of fast you and well make
~. was but i ne water was boiled The coffee was
ue me cloth spread the sun-dried grass And
aI4 amIS4n-yahl Don't you wish you'd been there
aoI h@ve we another cup Of coffee Don't care if / do,
% Lgn I've had three already I'm strong for that frost
IS axe Those strawberries crackers good dope
h h .s ones made speech Oratorcaly it wasn't much
" %ag about. But it went fine
.r.l cont know how to thank you" said She Il feel.
'snow that you're all friends OF mine"
H. tall young wife gathered the little old scrubwoman in
you -" 'uie We II oil enJoy "eis"oo'i"s WIN
IT, lhst Mrs Jones cried little and laughed little.
haCx y1o
ev.t ana oy when the work done and we'll done.
sev. said goodby TO everybody else and
--al ways Counting the bisters palms
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-05-19
DIDN'T DO DUTY
JURY'S VERDICT

Can man live or SIC
week and contribute TO the sup
port Of his ~lfef
A Jury In Judge Ronald's
court decided tina, he could.
And the jury was all composed
OF men.
Earl Thornton. baker.
therefore faces q peni,enslsry
sentence on the charge Of
abandoning his wife. irene.
Mrs. Thornton had been alIlno.
and when she was released
from an Insane institution,
Thornton for almost two
u'ouths, Il was charged. neglect
ed 10 provide for her supper.
and she had 10 be taken care
of BY relatives. His defense
was that he was paying up
debss caused by her Illness and
that he did all he could on
SIC a week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-05-19
INDICTMENT
IS EXPECTED
INDOCKDEAL

Prosecutor Murphy at IL o'clock
Monday. left the grand jury room
at the courthouse and for a half
hour was in secret conference with
Judge Ronald, in the latter's cham
bers. The significance OF this
move. following on the heels of NJ.
J. Clapp's arrest Saturday and his
detention as witness. under
$4,000 bonds. is generally taken as
preliminaries 10 the return OF an
indictment before long.
The Clapp docksite deal and the
Glorious docksite purchase are
closely interviewer. The latter
transaction, by which the county
was stung $4,000. would have been
unnecessary had the Clapp site, on
which the county was asked to pay
a profit of $4,000. been a proper
location for the proposed dock.
When the Clapp deal was com.
pleted, Commissioners Hamilton
and Rutherford then agreed TO pay
$4,000 for the Glorious site. so as
10 afford public access TO the Clapp
property. Instead Of negotiating
with Mrs. Glorious. the owner of
the property. Hamilton and Ruth
erford delayed matters, it Is
charged, until one s. H. Barbee in
duced Mrs. Glorious to transfer il
to him for only 10000 The same
day he sold it 10 the county for
$4,000.
Clapp, who was formerly govern
ment engineer in charge OF the
work on Lake Washington canal.
is said to be an intimate friend of
the commissioners
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-05-19
RULING IN COURT
.PLANSC CASE NEAR

VIII the county commissioners
be restrained from spending sny OF
the fg5o.oO0 which the people
were deceived into voting for a
new Courthouse
Tho case viii probably bc decld.
cd Monday afternoon. Testimony
showing that even the most parii-
san advocates OF the Coliseum
courthouse site. were under the i'm.
preston that the money was TO
cover the complete cost OF seven.
story building. was introduced last
week Judges Smith and Albert
son took the case under advise
ment. and their decision Is expect.
cd lato Monday afetrnoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-05-19
TOXIC Scene OF
PEACE MEETING

ny United Prsss Leased wire
TOXIC. May l9.-Strong faith in
the American people to do justice
to the Japanese in California is ex-
pressed in leading Japanese papers.
All talk OF war ls denounced as
ridiculous. the papers loudly prais-
ing President Wilson's efforts to
preserve the traditional friendship
between the nations
A joint celebration OF the
japanese and American peace socie-
ties here yesterday was attended
by 900 Japanese
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-05-19

Old Homer. who sang OF the big Crouch OF n
Greek pirate named Achilles ought 10 come back and
when they took his mother away from him.
Teddy Kingsley ia years old. come May %. His
father died three years ago
Last week Teddys mother became III and they
took her away 10 a hospital. Then Teddy was very
lonesome and miserable.
Mrs A. T. Granger a charitable Hammond wom-
an heard Of IT and brought Teddy home with her TO
gtay I'M his mother was we'll again. He arrived at
night and cried himself to sleep.
Next morning Teddy woke. missing his mother
more than ever. But he didn't cry any more He was
mad. and his wrath was too big for tears. Ho had n
grudge against the whole world.
Teddy rose at 5:45 and strolled out Into the back
yard Mr. Granger was planting sweet peas. Teddy
found garden hose and drenehed him with cold wa
ter.
when the wet Mr. Granger took the hose away
from him, Teddy wandered 20 the front yard There
can Of yellow paint there. lie painted the
front door and then went around and put cubist
picture the back door. i....
They caught the artist yeow-handed ana shut
him up indoors. lie got a can OF kerosene. emptod
It the kitchen floor and then went into the paror
and planted some garden seed on the rugs. covering
them with ashes from the fireplace to make them
Forest Granger aged Z butted in and Teddy
kicked him IN the stomach TN he cried all the
parlor garden. Then Ellis aged o. came to help his
kid brother. and when Teddy got through with HIM
he retired In disorder
Teddy was beginning to feel better Bdt Mrs
Granger sent him upstairs He found box OF matches
and lot or waste paper, ana IN TWO minutes was n
member Of the arson ring. In good standing
when the fire department has como and gone,
the Grangers called In Dad Conuers n civil vet.
eran 10 cope with the situation. He carefully plan
ned his campaign, surrounded Teddy and tied him to
an Ice box and left him there
Teddy gnawcd through the rope, broke out OF the
house and found a NICE clean kitten. lie stuck the
kitten head first into can OF paint, and wiped II
Off aDn the front porch. Then he started of on n
transcontinental tour.
A neighbor ambushed and took him prisoner. but
got kicked In tho Bbins all the way bo"'