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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
KENTUCKY OIL fields.
All Indications Point to Busy Winter
Season. ---OpeIaors Letting
New Contracts.

Barbourville, KY, Nov. 9.-The
approach of winter has brought no
abatement in Kentucky petroleum
operations. In all the districts where
pipe lines extend there is the usual
activity this month, and operators
are going ahead with the letting of
contracts for new drilling in way
which indicates a busy winter sea-
son. Developments in the more set
tied pools have reached a stage
where drilling is not so uncertain OF
results in the way of new produc-
ton. While new wells in the de-
veloped portions have not shown a
yield up to former averages, the
percentage of failures is light and
the established pools ought to show
a continuation of activity all through
the winter Test work in undevelop-
ed fields will show natural falling
off, because Of bad roads and diff
Guilty of getting in drilling supplies.
There is sufficient encouragement,
however, in some directions to war
rant the advance operator in going
ahead Of present developments, and
the northern and eastern districts OF
the State will probably show actiy-
| ity during the winter.
In completed work the old Wayne
county field, in lower Kentucky,
holds the stage. Most of the East
ern Kentucky drilling force is cen
tered in this county. Three new wells
are reported,a all within defined areas
and the best making fifteen barrels
daily Morgan county operations have
shown some expansion. Half a doz-
en- ventures have been completed
lately, one we'll showing yield OF
Itwenty-five barrels. Others We're OF
lighter capacity ard one failure was
listed. Several operators from Penn
sylvania and West Virginia have ta-
ken UP leases in the Morgan county
field. Although a comparatively new
district, this field is now turning
out over 5000 barrels weekly, an6
the wells which have been operated
steadily during the year maintain
good settled production.
OF half a dozen smaller fields OF
Eastern Kentucky, Wolfe county Il
the only one in which work Is be-
ing pushed. Several drills are IL
commission in the Stillwell district
The only late completion is ten
barreler. In Knox county, Oklahoma
operators expect to have severa
drills moving within another month
Price on the two grade of Ken
tucky petroleum have undergone NJ
change lately quotations being $1.3'
and 20 cents barrel on the ligh
and heavy grades, respectively.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
DEATH CALLS ". I. OSBORN
Esteemed Citizen Of Fort Gay Yields
to Pneumonia.

The NEWS is called upon to note
with much regret the death of Mr..
w. T. Osborne, of Fort Gay, which
occurred at his home on Thursday,
Nov. 6. Interment was made on Sat
urday at the home place, on Wolfe
creek, not far from the Greenbriar
church. The funeral was very large
ly attended. The Rev. Burwell
Akers, of Ceredo, and Puckett con-
Quoted the service. He was a vic
tim OF pneumonia and was sick only
a week He is survived by a widow
and four children, two girls and
two boys, all grown. The boys are
Pharoah, who lives at the home
stead, and Doe Osborne, the N.
and w. agent at Ft. Gay.
MIR. Osborn was born Sept IL,
1870, in Wayne-co,, not far from the
place of his burial. He came to Ft.
Gay five or six years ago, where he
was in business as merchant up
to the time he died. He was one OF
the best and most highly respected
men in Wayne-co. Sober, honest
religious and industrious, he wor
and kept the respect and esteem OF
all who knew him. In the varied re-
lationships of life he was a model
man. The death Of such u charact-
er leaves void IN the commun-
ity and county in which he lived
which is not easily filled.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14

ENGAGED AS SINGER.

Miss Katharine Freese expects to
leave on Tuesday next for Cabin
Creek, w. Va, where the Rev. and
Mrs. Wysor reside, and where she
will have charge of the music dur
ing series of meetings to be con-
Quoted by Mr.. Wysor. Mr.. Wysor is
a Presbyterian minister and evan.
gelist and is doing splendid work
in that section. Miss Freese expects
to be gone about three weeks and
upon her return she will resume hel
professional work here. The selec'
tion Miss Freese for the work
noted was a good one.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
George Ward Hurt At HELLER.

G. A. " ard, G. q o. supervisor
Of Bridges and Buildings suffered q
fractured knee cap Wednesday af-
ternoor when a motorcycle upon
which ne and Chief Inspector Pow
ell, OF Richmond weresriding jump
ed the track.
The accident occurred at Green
ough, near HELLER on the Marrow
bone branch. Mr.. Ward is now in
the G. and 0. hospital at Clifton
Forge. Mr.. Ward was for q long
time bridge carpenter on this div
isIon and is well known here
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
CONTRACT
For Lock and Dam No. IS Awarded
Company Of Louisa Men.

Colonel Henry Jeryey, in charge
OF Cincinnati District No. j, Corps
OF Engineers, u S, A., yesterday let
the contract for the first INSTALL
ment of the work of constructing
Lock and Dam No. SO. TO be locat-
ed In the Ohio River near New Rich
mond, to the National Contract Co.,
of Evansville, Ind, at its revised
bid of $1,0S4,000, The contractor
will start 10 work Immediately in
order to do certain preliminary work
necessary before the close of the
present season.
The original bid OF the National
Company was something over $9O,-
600 higher than the revised bid,
which was accepted by the Govern
ment yesterday. The revised bid was
5000 over the estimated cost OF
construction as prepared by Colonel
Jervey, but it was considered fair,
and the award of the contract was
ordered by the War Department Of
ficials at Washington.
Colonel Jervey also received au-
thority yesterday to advertise for
bids for the first installment of the
work of constructing Lock and Dam
No. 80, which is to be built in the
Ohio River near Vevay, Ind. The
bids for this improvement are TO
be opened by Colonel Jervey at
noon December IL. The estimate
placed on this work by the Govern
ment engineers is in the neighbor-
hood of 81, 900, ,OO0,-Cincinnati En-
quirer,
The above item is of strong local
interest because two OF the most
active members of the National Con
tract Company are citizens OF Lou
isa. They are ]. G. Thomas and H.
A. Scholze. Other members OF the
company, Messrs. Sam and Charles
May, also are known here. They are
now the leading contractors on the
Ohio River, and have broken all
records for rapid and successful work
Also, they have the largest and most
efficient plant on the river. This
year they have built lock near
steubenville. OHIO, and are at work
ON the dam This is the first time
lock in the Ohio river has been
completed in one season.
The new contract is for a loch
and dam twenty miles above Gin
cinnati. It Is the third contract a.
watded on the Ohio river to thii
company.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
TWO SPECIAL JUDGES.

FRANKFORT. KY, Nov. 81.
P.Fryer this morning was designated
to preside over the Breathitt CIR
cult Court to hear the suit OF Cir
cult Judge Hugh Riddell, of that
district against the Breathitt coun-
ty Election Commissioner in which
he seeks OF compel the certification
and counting of the vote In three
precincts OF the county which are
alleged to be held out.
Judge M. M. Redwine was des-
ignated 20 preside over the Boyd
Circuit Court for the November term
beginning Monday. Judge W. c.Hal-
bert, of vanceburg. having been In
jured in runaway accident and
physically incapacitated from presid
Ing. '
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
KILLED THE HORSE.

Charles Moore, of Louisa, a trav-
cling salesman for Dixon, Moore &
Co., hitched his saddle horse at the
store of a merchant at Dwale, Floyd
county, one day this week and
went in to interview the proprietor.
During his absence the horse slip
ped the bride and wandered half
a mile down the c. and o. track,
where it was struck by a passing
freight train and killed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
GALL STONE REMOVED.

Mrs p. p. Hinkle, of Inez, was
successfully operated upon at the
hospital in this city on Saturday
last for gall stones. She had been
in the hospital undergoing treat
ment for her trouble, but she had
no permanent relief until the opera
tion was performed, stone weigh
ing 12O grains being removed. DR..
York, assisted by DR.. Bromley, did
the work The patient is doing well,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
HAS RETURNED HOME.

Mrs. l.. l.. Funk, who had been
visiting the family Of her brother
John Gartin, for several weeks, haF
returned to Chicago. She took with
her the four bright young children
OF Mr.. Charles Holbrook. of Blaine
Mrs. Holbrook died several months
age. and llrs. Funk will care for the
half-orphAned little ones rs hei
own.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
Mr.. May VIII Recover.

In letter just received by Mr.. X
r Burns, OF this city, from Mr.. A.
j. May, of Prestonsburg, is the fol
lowing; You may say to any inquir-
ing friends that it is now the be-
lief of his physicians that he (mean-
ing his brother, Hon. w. II. May)
will soon recover"
This is good news to the NEWS
and the many friends of Mr. May
here. He has been very i'll, and at
times it seemed impossible that he
could recover.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
DEATH of Well Known Woman.

On Wednesday, November 12,Mrs
Wilson, widow of James Wilson
died at the home OF her son-in-law
Mr.. Dan Frazier, who lives at the
old Wilson home about miles from
Ft. Gay. Mrs. Wilson was "a years
old, and was a sister OF William
John and Moses farrell. She was
buried near her late home Thursday
Her husband died about two years
ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
Frank Bowling In Trouble.

"A letter from Logan, w. Va, to the
NEWS says that Frank Bowling,
aged about 1S years and son OF w.
H. Bowling, of Whitehouse, KY,
shot and wounded couple OF Bald
win detectives with whom he had
quarrelled concerning the price to
be paid for mining. The difficult
occurred on Friday last, but where
and how seriously the men were
wounded the letter did not say
Bowling had not been arrested al
though he was said to be in Lo-
gan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
VISITED HIS FORMER HOME

Mr.. James Vanhoose, formerly OF
Georges creek, this county. but now
a citizen of Webb City. Mo-. was
here last week visiting relatives and
old friends. He moved to the Doubt
ing State about 20 years ago and
looks like he had enjoyed the
change. Mr.. Vanhoose began his re-
turn journey Saturday, going by
way of Waverly, O., to see his both
er-in-law, Buck" Daniels, who al
SO lived in this section until a year
or so ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
THE SILVER TEA.

This was most delightful affair,
artidically, socially, financially and
gastromically, which being interpre-
ted means that the music and reci-
tations were fine, the visitors were
in genial and giving mood. the re-
ceipts were about $25, and the re-
freshments were excellent. The pro-
gram was more than usually good,
and its rendition was very pleasing.
The NEWS is sorry that lack of
space precludes its publication this
week
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
BRIDGE LET TO CONTRACT.

At recent meeting of the Fiscal
Court the erection of bridge at the
mouth of Cherokee was let to con-
tract. The Champion Bridge Co., Of
Wilmington, o., was the only bid
der and secured the work for $3.50.
The bridge will be of iron, hundred
foot span and IL foot roadway The
contract for building the piers will
be let December 29.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
THANKSGIVING SERVICES.

Union Thanksgiving services will
be held at the Christian church on
Thursday evening, Nov. 27, begin
ming at $50 o'clock The sermon
will be preached by the Rev. G. B.
Plummer, of the NJ, E. Church. The
programme of exercises will be pub
lished in the NEWS next week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
BURNS CAUSE DEATH.

The three-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Jordan residing on Cen-
ter-st., was burned Monday night,
death relieving the little son of his
agonies Tuesday morning. Accom-
panied by the family the remains
wer. removed this morning over the
Big Sandy for Blaine where burial
will occur.-lndependent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
HOLIDAY BAZAAR.

The ladies of the Baptist church
intend to hold holiday bazaar on
Friday and Saturday, Dec. IL and
13, for the sale of useful and fancy
articles suitable to the season. Place
and particulars will be announced
later.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
Marriage of Miss Nina Rathbope.I

Cards announcing the wedding of
Miss Nina Rathbone, former Lou
lsa girl, have been received in this
city. She was married in Parkers-
burg, w. Va, Sunday, Nov. 9Th, to
Mr.. Marcellus Hardman Pearcy. The
bride is a very pretty young woman,
popular with her many friends in
this city, where she lived many
,'ears,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
Called Home by Illness.

Miss Lora Ramey, who was visit
ing the family ofNher uncle, H. c..
Osborne, of this city, was called
Saturday to East PoiE, because of
the illness of a brother, who has
whooping cough and typhoid fever.
Mrs Osborne went to his bedside on
Tuesday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
THE POWER OF THE PRESS.

A day or so ago Link Burke lost
a purse containing considerable
sum of money. He gave the NEWS
a card to be published, describing
the purse and offering reward for
its return. And even before the no
tice was set up the property was
found and was returned to the
owner
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
YOUNG MAN DROWNED.
LA. Reed, Of Hlagoffin County, Finds
Watey Grave in Ohio River
at Louisville.

l.. A. Reed, "a years old, who, with
his brother, came to Louisville two
days ago from his home In Magof-
fin-co.. seven miles from Cideryille,
fell from the second deck OF the
ferryboat and was diowned in the
Ohio river near the Big -Four bridge
last Friday afternoon. The young
men had never been In the city be-
fore and we're enjoying their first
ride on a steamboat. The body has
not been recovered.
The brother, Marion Reed, 22 years
old, who was on the lower deck.
heard scream and saw his broth
er's form plunge through the air
and strike the water, He ran 10
the railing and a moment later saw
the form rise TO the surface. The
fbrotl.er was making a hopeless fight
against the waves at the side OF the
vessel. Twice he sank while his
brother looked on powerless to as
sist slm, because neither could he
swim.
"As he came UP for the third
time he looked and saw me-" later
declared the brother. He looked at
me just for moment and then
seeming TO realize he was going
down again for good he stretched
forth one OF his arms and waved.
Marion Reed called TO members
OF the ferry's crew telling them his
brother had fallen overheard. The
engines were stopped, but upon
learning the man was unable TO
swim and had been seen 10 sink for
the third time, the boat proceeded
:, 10 the landing.
Central Police Station was noti-
fled and Marion Reed was taken TO
headquarters for his story of his
brothers death.
I'VE came TO Louisville two days
ago. hoping TO get work." he said,
I'VE had lived on n farm In Magoi-
fin county for long time and as
crop season was bad we had 10 get
other work We had never been 10
big city like this before and had
never seen regular steamboat
Some one told us down at the riy-
er that we could pay a nickle and
ride on the terryboat as long as we
wanted to.
AFTER we had ridden over to The
other shore and back about three
times, my brother got sick. lie lean
ed over the railing and asked me
70 get him drink of water. AS !
started down the stairs TO the low.
or deck / saw him leaning away OUT
over the railing / thought he was
able 10 care for himself. ! had Just
found man who told me where tc
find the drinking water, and was
walking over to the side of the
boat when heard scream. Rlgh'
away saw a man shoot past me
and fall into the river, When he
came 10 the surface saw. 1t was m!
brother"
The young farmer was 80 mnel
affected by the tragic incident whil'
at police headquarters that the OIL
fIcers sent him to the hotel, where
the brothers had been stopping. he
said he is the son of w NJ. Reed
farmer, and that another brother
Richard Reed, is at home.
Reed would not send a telegram
to his father to notify him Of the
death of his brother for the reason
he said, his mother is seriously III
and he feared the shock would
cause her death,
The life-savers say the body II
apt to remain under the surface iol
morshs. or as long as the water
remains cool. -Courier-Journal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
Ell .sCoPAL SERVICES.

On Tuesday night next, Nov. 18th,
the Rev j. Howard Gibbons, Rector
of Calvary Episcopal church, Ash
land, will hold services at the M.
E. Church, this city, beginning at
6: 80 o'clock, You are cordialiy in,
vited to attend 81
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
M. Il. CHURCH SOUTH,
sunday school at 900 a. m.

sunday school at 9:OO a. m.
Preaching services at 10:30 a. m.
and $3.50 y. m. Morning Subject;
"Christian Growth" Evening; "The
Workings of the Divine Power In
Human Life"
Junior League at 1880 p. m.
Senior League ut $3.50 .. m.
A special program In the auditor
ium OF the church, Everybody In
yiied to come.
o b. M. KEITH, Pastor.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-11-14
SHARP CONTRAST.

On Friday last the mercury shows
ed GS degrees. At sunrise Tuesday
It showed only 10. with an inch or
two Of snow on the ground and
half an inch OF Ice IN the rain bar
rolls. a record breaker for November
eleven. "A
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-08-23
A WOMAN'S APPEAL

10 ell knowinv sufierss Of rheumatism
whether muscular or Of the joints. scisttca
lumbsgos backsche, pains in the kidneys or
neuralgia pains, 20 write TO her for n home
heatment which has repeatedly cured ali
Of these tortures. she feels II her duty "a
send It 70 all sufferers FREE. You eurs
yourself at home as thousands will testify
mo change Of climate being necessary
This simple discovery banishes uric scd
from the blood. loosens the stffened ioInts
purfie' the blood and brightens the syes
giving elasticity and tone TO the Who'll.
system. II the above interests you. Tor
proof address Mrs. NJ Summers. Bo. n
south Bend Ind.-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-08-23

Jones, who is somewhat of a pbl
lanthropist, went to his fayorlto res
taurant at noon for iunch.
Say, he began. addressing IA.
manager, poor fellow came ~ ~.
this morning asking fof food. as bs
said he was starving psy. hin
my card and sent him H. ..4t re-.
taurant and told him ~ est o. s..a
square meal and ! would psy fyy d.
How much Is the billY"
"Fiftyfive cents. str"
What did the poor man LayeG4
Nine beers and a oig8E"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-08-23

The sweet young thing was being
shown through the Baldwin locomo-
tive works.
What Is that thing" she asked,
pointing with her dainty parasol.
THAT" said the guide, rs an en-
gine boiler"
She was an up-tO-date young lady
and at once became Interested. And
why do they boil englnes7" she asked
again.
ITO make the engine tender" po-
litely replied the resourceful guide"
Pennsylvania Punch Bowl.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-08-23
Hearing Rnrdcns.

where have you been, Mary Ann p
I've been to the Girls Improve
ment class ma'am," was the maids
reply.
Well. what did the curate say 10
you? Did you tell him who your mis-
tress was7"
please. ma'am, he said l wasn't to
give notice, as intended. but that
was to consider yoI as my burden
and bear it."-Tit-Blts
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-08-23
4 strange onadrupcd |. Sulzcr.

wall street trcqtoi Sulzcr as a
lamb and Tammany treated him as
% scotland he seems TO be somewhat
of bofh
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-08-23

muud. BrEadicr Cpucrnl Bliss. who
Is ir ,harEe uf th. Southern Division
~ th. army with headquarters at
san Antonio. Tex. would he iu direct
command of the invading troops As
s.Hlated with General Hiss would be
l'rirHdltr General James Parker.
commanding the first cavalry brigade.
stationed Ht Fort Sam Houston. and
Brlrndier General Hugh L. scott.
oommanllng the I'd cavalry brigade
az Ii paso,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-08-23
Cicero [. Holland
&, o, ID. GROCER.

ia East Third Phones 3GS ana 3Go
Phone order, Early for Best Goods
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-12
See Coupon On Another Page.
was my fault that you came to this

was my fault that you came to this
place"
The doctor tells me frankly that this
will be a battle. 1 do not care They
let me have just enough light to see
these pages, and when I have grown
tired writing, and 1 have paused many
times in writing this, Richards takes
you away, Diary. and locks you up,
and then the room is darkened again
That is the reason that have begun
to regard the Hands as disembodied-
They float around me in the stran-
gest way sometimes always. through
the long hours of the day and night,
moving with quick def touches to
make me more comfortable Some
times I fall asleep holding a hand in
mine, and its firm, cool touch seems to
give me strength
please" I asked last night, let me
hold your hand I don't have that
horrible feeling of floating off alone TO
an unknown sea when I have hold OF
your hand I have a notion grow
ing garrulous for the hours at night
are long, that I would like to be
holding your hand when The Pilot
calls for me. Somehow I would not
hesitate to go"
The Pilot isn't going to call for
you" replied a voice from somewhere,
7 don't know where, she seems such
an altogether disembOdied person L
wonder sometimes If she is more than
Two Hands and a Voice; and you must
go to sleep now and not think such
things"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-12
Mack Quakingis Caused By Laughter
Nothing
Naps-Mackmen fuchs Stronger
By JOHN E WRAY.

eviction from first place as St Louis
is of having an open betting race meet
Here are a few totals for the four
games:
r. H E. LIB. BIB. SH.
Philadelphia ......21 50 3 25 Is 4
Cleveland .........12 % 20 10 0
In addition, it may be stated that
the Philadelphia teams batting ever
age for the series was .290, while that
of the Maps was .19S.
Where the Mackmen Excel,
The analysis of the figures shows:
That the Athletics have a better run
scoring power per hit made than the
Cleveland team
That the club is a much more cOnsis-
tent batting outfit against all sorts
of pitching, than the Maps.
That it stands together better under
pressure than Birmingham's men.
That its base runners are more alert
and its catchers more watchful than
those of Cleveland
That. in short, Cleveland needs about
IS per cent more efficiency to enter the
same class with the Athletics.
Therefore, Connie Mack should
worry about the future. There isn't
strang enough pitching in the league,
right now, to hold the good hitters of
the Mackmen, unless Walter Johnson
could pitch four successive games at
top speed for the Nationals.