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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
THE COUNTY FAIR
| BEGINS Sept. 80
And Runs Through October list, End
and sTd, Making -Four Days
in All.

The NEWS is glad to hear that in
every section of the county the peo-
ples are taking lively interest in the
coming Fair. From all parts of Law
renee we hear that many are prepar-
ing exhibits of various kinds, and that
all the people are going to attend, thus
insuring the largest attendance ever
seen in Lawrence county on similar
occasions. 1t is well. II shows that
the people, whether farmers or not
have begun to realize how much a
good fair is worth to them in more
ways than financial ones. They are
beginning to learn that every time
they raise a better domestic animal
than they raised the year before they
have dohe lasting good for themselves
and for the country. They are finding
out that good vegetables are worth
more to them than inferior ones are;
that good fruit from properly cared for
trees brings better price in the mar
ket than the product of scaly trees will
produce, and that they never have to
carry back to the farm a we'll made,
clean looking roll of butter. They
have also learned that what they have
far outweighs the worth of the prem
ium, and that the annual meeting with
friends whom perhaps they see only
at the fair is great satisfaction and
pleasure.
Our people are also learning that in
many ways the County Fair is an adj
mirable school for the boys and girls.
Many parent has discovered that
the way to get boy or girl interest
ed in the farm, thus Tightening some
of the drudgery which now seems in
separable from the conduct Of farm
is to give the lad or the girl an ami
NAL of some sort as their own, and
help them to make 1t worthy of exhibit
ton. Something of this sort will be
stimulus to your children for them to
work, with something at the end of
the job. Without an incentive or in
ducement a boys or girls work is
simply toll of the worst, most dis
spiriting sort.
Note two facts in connection with
the 1914 Lawrence County Fair: II
begins September 30th, two weeks and
five days from today, and it will con-
tinue four days. The time in which
to get ready Is short, but much can be
done. If your exhibits are to be live
ones see to ii that they will in truth
be live" ones, in the pink of perfec-
ton. Nobody will look at a poorly
kept animal of any sort. Look every
day at your proposed prize winner
and see if you can't yet make some
improvement in it.
AS to the four fair days. plan to
come every day. It's the one time of
the year which you should call your
own and have something to show ev-
cry day Why, down in the Blue
Grass everything is made subordinate
to Fair Week." and knowing of the
great value they are to the people and
The county they make them part of
their lives, and profit by SO doing. The
fair begets and fosters spirit of EN-
llation without envy. and the people
are better and happier for it.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
DEATH OF MARY LOUISE
ATKINSON AT PAlNTsvlLLE

Little Mary Louise Atkinson, ag,
seven years, daughter of Fred ant
Fannie Mayo Atkinson, died at Paints.
vile last Saturday morning, of diph-
iberia. The burial took place Sunday
afternoon. The funeral was held al
the residence and the body was laid
TO rest in the Mayo burial grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs, Atkinson and two chill
dren had visited at Pikeville two
weeks previous to the little girls
death and from there they went to
Salyersville to visit relatives. The
child became sick while there and was
brought home. This was on August
29th. The case proved to be diphtheria
of a malignant type A specialist was
taken to Paintsville by special train
on Sunday, the Both. The child APP
parently got better, but on the fol-
lowing Friday evening the heart show
ed signs of failing, and death came
during the night.
1t is reported that diphtheria is
quite prevalent in Pikeville and it is
probable that the child got the infec-
tion there
The deepest sympathy is felt for the
parents, who were devoted to their
two children The remaining child is
a boy, nearly three years younger than
the little girl
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
cLlNcHFlELD EXTENSION
OF c., C. & o. RAILROAD.

The clinchheld route officials noti-
fed the local railroad offices that the
extension into Elkhorn, KY. will be
ready for operation by December l. The
Clinchheld. by this extension. will Sc
cure access TO Cincinnati through their
Interchange with the c, & o. railroad.
The Northern terminal OF the route
was at Dante, Va. The connection is
the result OF an expenditure OF over
S5,oO0,00O. Through this extension the
road will be able to run It's trains into
the Queen City, The road operates
through Virginia, North and South
Carolina and Tennessee. Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
MRS. S. P. HAGER INJURED
IN ACCIDENT ON TRAIN

Mr.. and Mrs. s. r. Hager returned
home today from visit in the East
Their return was FASTENED by an ac-
cident which Mrs Hager met. They
had been at Old Point Comfort and
We're en- route to Healing Springs. and
when at Covington, Va. they Were
changing cars, when Mrs. Hager was
coming from the car the engine gave a
sudden Jerk and she was thrown back
on the platform. breaking her collar
bone and otherwise injuring her How
ever she was able to travel, and Mr..
Hager returned here today with her,
as he felt she would prefer being at
home than in the hospital away from
here. She is able to sit up and It is
hoped that her injuries are not serious.
Ashland Independent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
BEN myers VICTIM
OF APPENDICITIS.
Railroad Engineer, Formerly Of Louisa,
Dies in Huntington.

Benjamin Meyers, aged Al, of Van
Lear KY, who was brought to local
hospital several days ago suffering
from appendicitis, died Monday even
ing.
| The dead man, who was employed
as fireman by the Consolidation Coal
Company in the Big Sandy coal fields,
was a son Of Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin
Meyers, old residents of this city. His
father, who died many years ago, was
an engineer on the Chesapeake & Ohio
railroad.
He is survived by his wife, young
son, mother, one sisteR and three
brothers, He was member of the
Masonic order which win have charge
of the funeral,
The funeral services win be Nseld at
the Farrell Undertaking establisiAment
at three o'clock this afternoon. In
torment will be In Spring Hin ceAne-
tery.--Huntlngton Herald DispatchA
Ben Meyers was very well KNOWN \n
this city. ! ting many yedg.ehgo MARI
rled Mlsa Yates. 7 q ds unioh
was s0 H. x e. The
son. accompany ,t1A aunt. Mrs
billie Rife Ia no., /. 40 Hunting
Ing parel ~ t,'p,' ,pa1lN
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
A YOUNG WOMAN OF THIS
COUNTY ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

Miss Halah Jordan, age 10, daugh-
ter OF Bob Jordan, attempted to com
init suicide last Tuesday about noon.
She was at her fathers home on Twin
Branch, this county, at the time, and
drank a bottle Of carbolic acid.
physician was Immediately summoned
and arrived in time to render treat
ment which promises to save her life.
The latest report says she is improv-
ing and expresses desire TO recover.
She left note stating why the rash
act was done.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
MRS. KEITH GIVES PUPILS
A PLEASANT MUSICAL

on last Friday afternoon six OF Mrs.
y. NJ. Kelths music pupils were the
principals In "A very pleasant recital
held at the parsonage OF the NJ. l..
Church South They were Miss Elsie
Walkenshaw, OF Torchlight, aud Misses
Helen Carter. Alya Burgess Snyder.
Lois Stringfellow, Jerrie Billups and
Lucille Clay. There were songs and
plano selections, and each did well,
both for themselves and their teacher.
Each Of the class had guest. and
each received deserved praise for
their efforts To please. Al the close OF
the pleasing entertainmnt delicious
cream and cake were served.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
conference AUTHORIZES
THE CALLAHAN School.
Committee in Louisa Wednesday ts
Negotiate for PROPERTY

The Rev. Dr. G. w. Bunton, of Govt
ington, and the Rev. o. j. Carder, OF
Paintsville, members OF the Educa-
tional Board of the Kentucky M. Ell
Church. We're here Tuesday and, with
prominent members OF the church at
this place, held a meeting concerning
the proposition to establish a denopne
national school in this city. It will be
remembered that to carry out the pro-
visions of the will of the late Rev.
Robert Callahan a school was to be
established between the cities of Lou
lisa and Ashland. and that the ~
limit fixed for it's establishmAr4
nearly expired.
Negotiations between the edit
al board, the executors of the " - : :.
Mr.. James @. Lackey, JeY this city.
looking to the leasing or purchase OF
the Lackey home in the lower part Of
Louisa, have been in progress for
some time, and the meeting this week
was conference regarding this bust
ness. Leases had been prepared and
presented, but Mr.. Lactsey was III,
suffering from a severe cold, and ask
ed that the matter be held up fUrA
day or so. This was agreed to, but
DR.. Bunton was compelled to lea
Wednesday for Toledo the matter W.
left to the decision of the execute
of the will and to other members
the Board of Education,
At the late meeting of the Ami
Conference of the M Z. Jntifch
Covington the church almost unanf-|
mously endorsed the action OF ttes
Board Of Education in establishin,
school here, thus giving the scheme
official sanction. DR.. Bunton and N
Carder authorized the NEWS to 4.
that school would Certainly
founded somewhere near the Corporate
limits of Louisa. the work to begin
very soon. The terms of the win au-
thorize the beginning of a school
within the corporate limits, IL necesl
sary, and for permanent establishment
transfer it to quarters provided OUT
side the city limits. Twenty thousand
dollars is the sum set apart by Mr.,
Callahan in his will. and that tbxi
school for which this large sum x
donated will be established and main 4
tained near the city OF Louisa ther,
can be no doubt. Probably our bea,,l
tful, moral, high-ton little CITY Win
never be big manufacturing town.
but 1t is eminently the place for he
establishment of first-class schools
and colleges 1t is already favored
with an institution (Which ranks. bieh
as place of learHing, anlR1ur PEI,
will gladly WELCOME the n Rair
another i
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
AN EPIDEMIC OF TYPHOID
IN THE GALLUP SECTION

An epidemic Of typ bid fever is pre-
vailing in the Gallup section. There
are said to be at least s5 cases In the
neighborhood and the Gallup school
has been closed, An effort is being
made to ascertain the source Of the
infection.
Among the many cases we
have heard of the following: George
Brown. Jeff Burgess, Tom McClure's
little girl, and i've cases In Sink Fugits
family
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
APPOINTMENTS OF
METHODIST PREACHERS.
Annual Conference Of N. E. Church
Closed at COVington Last Monday.


The Kentucky Annual Conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church
which has been IN session Mt Trinity
Church In South Covington for one
week, came 10 a close Monday at noon
one OF the important changes an
nonnced was that OF Rev, j. X, Saw
age, 81 the Highlands, who goes e
the Louisville Conference South.
The next conference place has beer
left 20 the Presiding Elders.
The list OF assignments OF ministers
for the Ashland district follows:
Ashland--J. II. Anderson.
Ashland Second--J. A. williams.
Adyance--L o. Carder
Blainc--to be supplied.
Catlettsburg 4. Brown
East Point. H. Howes, supply
Elkhhrn and Hellier--A w. Rowe.
Fullerton d. Haggard.
Gallup. l. Stotter.
Loulsa--H. Il. Trent.
olive Hill--w. w. Shepherd
Paintsville-o. ]. Carder
pikeville--to be supplied.
Rush to be supplied
Russell #. r. Kelly
Salt Lick--John Cheap.
salyersville w. II. Muncie.
Talesboro II. @. Carroll.
Vnnceburg b. Hill.
Augusta Isaiah Cline,
Coyington, Main Street--w II. Dav-
export
Shlnkle w T. Taylor
Trinity +, w, Harrapp,
Covington- IT. B. Stratton.
Ludlow-G N Jolly.
Maysvllle--J NJ. Literal,
Mt Olivet--J r. Howe.
one OF the interesting events of the
Conference, one which gives much
pleasure to the many friends of the
Rev. c. Il. Plummer, former pastor OF
the church In Louisa, was his election
TO be District Superintendent. For the
past two years Mr.. Plummer had
served the local church efficiently and
adding largely to both
and congregation, His
and hearty manner. maxi
ing friends outside his church as well
as In IT, A numerously signed petit
tion and many letters had been sent
to the Bishop asking for his return,
and the fact that he is now Superin-
tendent OF the district and will for n
few months at least reside in Louisa
IL good news to his friends.
The Rev, Howard Trent, the new
pastor for the Louisa church, former
y had charge OF the church at Gallup.
He is young man, single. fine mu-
stefan and pleasing speaker.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN
SHOT THROUGH THE JAW

William Derlfeld, formerly resi-.
dent OF Lawrence county but now liv-
ing near Ironton, was recently shot
through the jaw while on the ferry
boat plying between Ironton and Ash
land. The engineer got into diff
Guilty with another passenger and shot
at him, Derifield receiving the bullet
intended for the other fellow. Mr.. Der
fields injury is not fatal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
Sheriff Stone wins
IN CONTEST Case.
Lawrence Circuit Court Adjourned Sat-
urdsy After Two Weeks Session.

The contested election case of James
Henry Thompson against II. A. Stone
involving the office OF Sheriff of Law
renee county, was decided last Friday
by Judge M. NJ Redwine In favor Of
Stone, Democrat
Mr., Stone was elected by II majority
on the face OF the returns and has been
serving as Sheriff since January LIST.
The Judge decided that the election
returns were regularly and properly
made. II IL reported that Thompson
will take the case to the Court Of APP
pcais, hoping to got a recount OF the
ballots
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
MRS. VICTORIA PRlcHARD
ENTERTAINED WITH FLlNcH

On last Thursday afternoon Mrs
Victoria Prlchard entertained quite d
large number of her friends with a
beautiful Finch party. She is a hos
pitable and skillful host and on this
occasion she did her best, which is
saying much. The refreshments Of
fered were delicious and won for Mrs.
Prichard the hearty congratulations OF
her delighted guests.
The pleasant occasionl was followed
In the evening by another gathering OF
friends at the same hospltable home,
when several hours were passed In a
most enjoyable manner.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
INcoRRloIBLE MATRoN
SENT TO REFORM SCHOOL

Bowling Green. KY, Sept Airs.
Matte Howard Elrod. is years old,
was tried before County Judge Henry
III. Denhardt charged With being in
corriglble and was found guilty She
was sentenced TO twol years In the
School Of Reform. at Lexington. where
she WAS taken this eyening by patrol,
man Iawrenec Graham
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
USUAL M. E. SERVICES
SUNDAY BY PASTOR.

The new pastor of the M. e. Church
the Rev. Howard Trent, announces
that he will hold the usual services
next Sunday morning and evening. He
also desires a full attendance of the
choir for Friday evenings practice.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11

DR.. C. M. Vaughan and wife are
here from Manningtqn. w. Va, for a
short visit. He recently had leg
broken and IN ye; on crutches lie will
10 from here a q medical college 10
the post Erallate course.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11

David ,>see, OF LouiHa. and Miss
FeroIg veAhoose, formerly Of East
= |''h we're married at the mouth OF
wac Creek last week. +
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11

The country home Of q, w. Leslsev. Hay of-
on East cork, was totally destroy
BY fire a nights ago, Small insJohns, "a, 70
anoe wv mrried b couple was
Also the same night was the gfwlett
eral merchandise store OF william On. by the Rev
ton on Bolts Fork, destroyed by nanlxns, aged 80
Mr. Burtons loss was covered bYged 30
Insurance OF $4,000 Ahe' Rev. II. b.
1ta&to Dixie Mol
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
RECENT MARRIAGES IN
LAWRENCE COUNTY

On Sept. 9Th, by Rev M. A. Hay,
bridge, 81, to Prairie Flower
DESTROYED sgd, II.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
TWO more PLACE
FOR LAWRss;;
Appointments Made BY Ssaas
tTation at RsIrs ss sass

DID,
Frank A. Jcaon and hon
been appoir organize your
ceiver at y
form. lof
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work. L. Richmond.
Also, II
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entire
ployn
holds ominees for tho
up a seactlonary poll
positlo represented by
Bot'roae and Taft
peter Instance vote
doulVo policies OF the
nf
Governor Beckham
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are entitled 10 Inc
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-11
BOYS TO REPRE-,
STATE !

Frankfort. KY
the farmer boys teoy.
appointed 70 represtC
the corn conventlor
Panama Paciilc/
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-08-21
MUCH AMUSEMENT is FOUND
tabletop photography Provides
Plenty Of Observation-Disclosures
Scenes Can Be Arranged.


Tabletop photography is veSy in
teresting, and provides plenty of
amusement and employment. 1t is
very interesting to get negatives of
mimic landscapes which have been
built up from various materials at the
photographers disposal.
Scenes must be arranged ON a steady
table, the background being merely
good-sized reces of cardboard propped
up. Upon this background, paper OF
different tints may be gummed, and
cottonwood made to initiate sky and
clouds.
If the photographer. is fairly capa-
bic with his pa~int-brush, he may paint
his own background; but it is advisa-
Bile to have two screens which may
be set up on n side or on both sides
Of the stage to exclude the light, a
strong top light often being better
than any other.
The camera should be set up direct
ly opposite the stage. Pieces of coal
may be piled up to represent noun
tains, and a little powdered salt
sprinkled over this makes very good
imitation snow.
Powdered salt and a few Jumps OF
soda piled up make fine Alpine seem
cry, especially if one adds a small toy
house. Some really good pictures can
be procured from these faxed scenes.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-08-21

Be careful how you introduce new
plants into your garden, even though
they come under the guise of friend
ship. The loved morning glory be
comes one of the worst weeds in the
sandy soil of the West. If "a plant
shows an inclination to usnrp toe
much space, weed it out.
When gathering in the vegetables
do not discard the little beets and tur
nips as worthless. They make idea
food for the poultry.
The careful gardener makes sure
that his tools are all housed, and not
left to the mercy of the weather. II
any have special attachments, see thai
they are put with the machine. It is
a great annoyance at planting time t6
be obliged to hunt here and there fol-
the various parts.
Keep the pumpkins and squashes il
a dry place, where they will not chill
if you wish them to keep well. Melons
may be kept in prime condition in sht
hay NOV for some weeks. We see NJ
reason why hay, a poor conductor o
temperature, should not always prove
a good storage medium for ths
squashes and pumpkins desired late il
the season.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-08-21
LEARNING VALUE OF
INTENSIVE FARMING
Small Areas Made to Pay Higher
Returns Proportionately
Than Larger Ones.

As population increases, we are be-
ginning to learn the value of inten-
siye farming, especially on land near
a good market. 1t is being demon
strated that small areas may be made
to pay as high or higher returns on
the labor and money expended, as the
larger farms. AS an example OF this,
a New Jersey truck and fruit farmer
tells Of four men and two ONE
gathering and marketing in one day.
800 dozen ears of green corn and 81
bushels of tomatoes, and says that is
a fair sample of the work done dur
ing last summer. He does not men
ton the prices received for the days
crop, but any farmer can make his
own computation from the prices re-
ceived in his nearest market, and VIII
soon see that in the course of the sum
mer he would have a pretty fair sum
of money to show for his investment
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-08-21
CLIPPING THE GLOVER BACK
Good Farming Not to Allow Plant to
Produce Seed Year 1t Is Sown
Cutting Off Bloom Helps.

When a good stand of clover has
been secured by sowing a nurse crop,
when it has passed safely through the
critical period and this crop has been
removed, if the conditions are favor.
able, red clover, alsike and mammoth
are all likely to attempt to produce a
seed crop the year they are sown, says
Wallace's Farmer. We have seen
times, when conditions were very ia
vorable, when a crop of hay would
be secured from the, spring sowing,
and in n case we know OF, some
years ago. both a crop of hay and a
crop of seed were produced.
This would naturally convert this
biennial into an annual, and it would
be interesting to know just what hap
pened to that field the next year. Our
belief is that it would act exactly as
t~wo-year-old clover after a crop of hay
and a crop of seed has been secured
the year after it is sown. We do not
think 1t advisable to permit clover to
produce seed the year it is sown. 1t
would undoubtedly weaken the stand,
as q stalk that has produced seed has
served its purpose, and will be cry
likely to disappear the next year.
W. found out by experience that by
clipping u clover back, that is cut
ting it off high enough simply to take
off the seed heads, we secure a much
better stand the next year. There
fore, we think 1t is good farming moi
to allow clover to produce seed the
year it is sown. Care should be taken
to do this clipping just at the right
time, and to set the cutter bar nigh
enough sc as not to injure the plant
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-08-21

So the Great Beaver tossed up the
ball. Before it could come to the
ground the flying squirrel sprang from
his tree and caught it. Then he ran
up to the very top of the tree On which
he had lighted and threw the ball to
the Great Eagle.
Back and forth in the air went the
bali, while the animals down below
ran round and round wondering how
they were to get a chance at it. From
the Great Eagle the ball was tossed to
the hawk, and when the hawk had car
ried it half way to the goal he passed
1t to the bat. Now, the bat had just
got his wings hat morning-the birds
had made them for him out of some
thin pieces of grounding skin which
had been stretched over the head of
a drum-and he was not quite used tc
them.
AS the bat darted and lodged
through the air his new wings got
tangledin his hind feet and he had to
drop the ball in order to get them
loosened.
Nov we have the BALI" cried the
Great Bear, running like the big,
clumsy fellow he was. He stopped for
just a second to shout over his shout
der to the Great Terrapin. who was
coming close. behind: Z
Fl will carry it half way. and then
| will toss the ball to you'll"
But while the bear was speaking
these words, the fork-tailed martin
came straight down from far above the
tree-tops like a swift arrow, and darted
upon the ball. AS the martin rose
from the ground with the ball he just
had room to get past the big mouth
OF the rushing bear.
All day the ball game went on, and,
as the sun was going down, the Great
Beaver said that the birds had won.
And when all the birds came to the
place Of roosts for the night the Great
Eagle wouldn't let them, go to sleep
until they had found a good reward
for the martin who had saved the ball
for them.
And the best reward they could
think of was to give the martin a
gourd for a nest, and he was SO proud
of it that he has kept it to this day.