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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
PIKE COUNTY NEWS

ton dwells IT is undoubtedly in your
beautiful valley. am surprised Mt
your magnificent churches and other
public buildings, with your handsome
residences and cultured people; and
with this in mind have wondered how
n certain large town in Central Ken
lucky which only recently acquired
paved streets could cast sighting re-
marks about any of the little cities In
the beautiful Sandy Valley"
Another stranger wanted to know II
Pikeville had street sweeper, and II
so, where II was. This inquisitlve
stranger also was curious to know
where SO many weeds come from that
grow up around and on our side walks
and streets and why so much live
stock is seen on the pavements,
Would II not be a good idea. and IN
expensive, TO paint the old court house
which is yet one OF the finest public
buildings in the Sandy valley? and
how much better il would look If the
yards around this building We're beau
titled by filling up the old well and
fencing the grounds infor grass plot
or flower beds. PikeVille is now get
ting one Of the finest school buildings
in the State OF Kentucky. and her
other public buildings should in all
seriousness be in keeping with it The
public square could then very well
make room for Il statute OF Daniel
Boone or Abe Lincoln or some other
Kentucky notable, which could be pre-
scented by a citizen or body OF citizens
and when all these details are proper
ly attended TO Pikeville will no longer
be called struggling village OF the
mountains.
These are matters that should prop
erly fan under the attention OF the
Civic League. and should be taken up
at their next meeting at the Baptist
Church Monday evening -'
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
MISS mccoy WEEDS,

Miss Shug Mccoy, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. James Mccoy, OF AuNier ave-
nue., was united In marriage to Mr..
Jos. b, Trimble OF Staunton, Va, AZ
the home OF the brides sister, Mrs.
Stonewall Amick, IN West PikeYille,
last Monday evening, Rev, G. ], Dam
iels, Of the Christian Church. otliciat-
ing. Only few intimate friends OF
the couple were present Including MIR,
Ed Wiseman OF Wayland, Floyd coun-
u. who acted as grooms escort; and
Mrs. Frank Vaughan, who played the
beautiful and ever popular Mendel-
sohn's Wedding March.
MIR Trimble is purchasing agent aud
sales manager and stakeholder in the
Big Sandy Spoke Co, OF this city, and
he and his bride win locate in Pike
willie for their future home.
Other Couples.
Marriage licenses We're also issued
to the following four couples during
the past week.
O. W Kremcr and Miss Bonita Reed,
ages 80 and a. Of Beaver Greek,
Floyd county
Sidney Adkins and Miss Dolly Lock
hart, 90 and 10, OF Jenkins,
Aonzo Justice, q, to Miss Elizabeth
j. stanley. 10. Of Heller.
A. J Ratlin. SO, to Alice Stacey, &c,
OF Regina.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
MOVING TO FLORIDA.

Geo w. Hackney, who has been
spending several weeks AT Olympia
Springs for his health, arrived home in
this city last Tuesday morning Mr.
Hackney and family viii leave Sunday
morning for their beautiful Florida
farm near White CITY Miss Ethel and
Acey left last Monday for White city
but Miss Eunlce will remain at Pike
vile to attend school for while and
win be the guest Of her sister, Mrs,
Fred RatcliT,
The Hackneys have been citizens OF
Pikeville for several years, and have
made many warm and lasting friends
who viii deeply regret TO give them
up. But they are retaining their hotel
property In this city, the Big Sandy
hotel. which Mrs. George is now so
credItably conducting. Mr. and Mrs.
Hackney will return from time TO time
TO look after their property and visit
friends In Pikeyille and Pike county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
eRlEElrH CREEK.

Mrs, Simon Bartlett, of Ashland, is
here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Rex
Vaughan.
Frank Childress, who has been here
on a visit with his brother, James
Chldress, has returned to Virginia.
Walter l. Humphrey has moved here
from Torchlight.
The breaking of a line Monday, the
21st inst, caused the death Of one fine
mule and the serious If not fatal in
jury to another belonging to the Bea-
yer Lumber Co. While BLOCKING" a
very large log around the mountain
side the log in some way began to roll,
breaking the line and rolling complete
ly over three mules with the above re-
suit
John Mounts has moved to Torch
light
Mrs. Elzidia Compton, of Ohio is
here the guest of her parents, Uncle
Jim r. Castle and wife
Mrs. Billie Low, of Ashland, is here
visiting her son and daughter, John
John Beboard and Mrs. W. G. Pen
nington.
Charley Bartlett, of Ashland, is up
viewing our old familiar hills and Wis
iting friends and relatives. He says
old Lawrence looks good to him.
Herbert Franklin says there is no
place like Donithon.
Several from our creek attended the
basket meeting and memorial service
at the Summit graveyard Sunday.
Rex Vaughan and Andy Belcher at
tended the association at Oil Springs
johnson county, Friday and Saturday
| The fever patients are all getting
along nicely, nearly all being out Of
danger.
| Mr.. sand Mrs. T. n. York attended
the funeral OF his nephew, Clock York
at Torchlight, Monday. MUTT.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
FINE FRUIT CROPS
GOING TO WASTE.

Rottlng on the ground in the fruit
belt 81 the Eastern Kentucky noun
tHins are thousands OF bushels OF fine,
ripe peaches, because Of hack Of faclli-
ties 10 market them Tho peach crop
there Is the largest and finest That the
people OF that region have seen In
years. and after preserving. drying.
canning and making other uses Of
them. they have been unable TO take
care ~ the record breaking crop, The
only use to which they can now he put
Ia to turn the hogs IN on them. as they
lie rotting on the ground.
IN Clay, Jackson. owsley and Knott
counties which are not reached by any.
railroad line. the crop IL particularly
abundant. and the loss viii be heavy
Lexington Herald.
The above item shows the absolute
necessity. OF an organization such as
the Big Sandy News has been advo-
eating
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
HOUND SEARCHES
FOR FIRE BUG.

The dry goods store of U, G, Greer,
at the mouth OF Dorton creek, tribu-
tary to Shelby, was destroyed by hre
last Friday morning, entailing a total
loss OF the stock OF goods said to have
been worth abotu $4,000. The origin
OF the fire is still an unslved mystery
but strong indications pointed to IN
.cendiarism; and, acting upon this the5
DRY, bloodhound from Lexington was
brought here Saturday to search for n
clue and possibly to find the guilty
party. The grounds around the ruins
of the store were closely guarded until
the hound arrived; but either there had
been no fire fiend, or his track had been
destroyed by the flames, because the
hound failed to find the slightest trace
Of any human footstep within the
guarded space. The hound was return
ed to Lexington Monday. .... -.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
SCHOOL OPENING.

The Pikeville public schol opened
last Monday morning at the Methodist
church building, which is TO be tenn
porary quarters for the school until
the new school building is finished. All
the kids of the town were eager TO get
to work on their studies, and the school
started out with good attendance
under the leadership of Profs, ]. NJ.
station, 7. j. Kendrick and Mrs. r. c.
Elliott. A division of the fourth, fifth
and sixth grades is also being taught
by Miss Mary Auxier in the small
church building just across the river,
It is very fortunate for the children
attending Miss Auxier's school that
the school is situated near our splendid
county bridge. and that there is no
bridge toll to pay
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
FLOYD COUNTY'S
RECORD FOR WEEK.
News From Prestonsburg
and the Surrounding
Country.

G. T., Archer Is IN Lexington ON bus
mess.
John y. lRyne, Of Waylhnd, spent
Saturday and sunday with his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs John iayne.
Walter Wells is in Cincinnati
MIR. John Hopkins made business
trip 10 WRyland Monday and Tuesday,
Miss SaiIIc Brnnham, OF Tulsa okla
homa, who has been visiting relatives
here for several months has returned
TO her home. She was accompanied
by her sister, Mrs James SiEcmore.
Miss Ella Noel c, White is visiting
In Jackson, Ohio.
Mrs. Sherman Nunnery and dauEh-
ter Ida went to wAyiand Monday 10
NFce the little child Of John CLARK. who
v III with diphtherla
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
CIRCUIT COURT.

The past two weeks of the Pike Cir
cult Court in session here have been
occupied with the trial OF criminal
cases! but beginning with neft Mon
day morning the courts time will be
occupied with an examination of the
civil or ordinary docket, which at this
time is very much crowded. The term
will be eight weeks In length, and Ia
that time Judge Robertson hopes to
dispose Of u large portion OF this bus
mess so as to relieve the docket Of it's
appearance OF congestion.
The grand jury has been in session
up to this time, and has already re-
turned large number OF true bills. "
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
BAPTIST ASSOCIATIONS.

Autumn is truly the time for fes-
tivities OF the Old Regular Baptist
Church, commonly known as the Hard
shell order, a number OF different AS
sociations have already been held in
the county this season, and all have
been largely attended. Several Pike
Vile people attended the Association
held near Zehulon, on Raccoon creek
last week, and oen was also held on
Blackberry creek the week previously,
The Island creek order will hold an
association beginning today and con-
tinuing tomorrow and Sunday. 1t is
said the foot washing ceremony viii
take place at noon Sunday, after which
the meeting will close Many from
Pikevllle viii also be present at this
meeting
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
Louisa, KY. Sept, "a. lsi4
To All Whom II MAY Coneorn;-

Subjects Bridge across Loytsa Fork
OF Big Sandy River near Middle Greek
!. Plans have been submitted FOR
War Department approval in behalf Of
the County -ot Floyd, State OF Kentucky
for the construction Of bridge Of 400
IT, span center 10 center Of piers and
6o-ft vertical clearance above low
water AT point near Middle Creek a
short distance below Prcstonsburg, Ky.
2 In accordance with the policy Of
the Department all navigation inter
ests, including officials ~ any city or
town. or local organizations. whose in
tereEts may be affected by said struc-
ture are invited to express their views
in writing and submit same in time 10
reach this ONCE not later than Scptem.
her rs, 1914
LuCIEN <. JOHNSON.
Assistant Engineer.
by authority and instruction Of.
II. JERvEY,
Lieut. Col. Corps Of Engineers, Y. S. a.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
How's This :

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case OF Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & Co. Toledo. o.
We the undersigned. have known II. J.
Cheney for tho last 10 years. and believe
transactions and financially nbio 10 carry
out any obligations made by his Arm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure II taken Internally,
acting directly upon tho blood and mi.
eous surfaces OF the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists. 800
TAse Halle Family Pills for constipation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
PROMINENT FRATERNALIsT
IN PlkEVILLE.

Dwight L. Bailey, of Louisville, Past
Grand Master Of the Kentucky Grand
Lodge l. o.. o. f., was a business call
er to Pikeville last Thursday, and was
present at meeting of the Pikeville
lodge Thursday evening, at which time
he addressed the order on the subject
of "Odd Fellowship" which was a
very interesting talk full Of instruc-
ton and helpful suggestions for the
local work here.
Mr.. Bailey left Friday morning for
Prestonsburg, and spent Sunday with
W. w. Carr, Past Grand Master OF the
Ashland Lodge, at his home in Ash
land,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
voTE sELLINe INVESTIGATION.

Under Instructions OF the Judge Of
the Pike Circuit Court the grand Jury
at Fikeville began an inquiry Wednes-
day which promises TO be a sweeping
investigation OF charges OF election
bribery and frauds committed in Pike
county during the past three years.
The chief officials of the county have
been summoned 10 appear before the
jury, and many men prominent In
Eastern Kentucky politics have al
ready been examined Judge j NJ.
Robertson strongly eXhorted the jury
TO prosecute faithful search for in
fractions OF the election law. and he
promised the members OF that honor
able body that they would not be re-
leased from duty until their work was
done
Judge Robertson has undertaken TO
purge Pike county OF election corrup-
ton, and he is most keenly aware of
the magnitude Of the undertaking and
also Of the opposition he must meet IN
pursuing such an unpopular course,
but he is determined TO meet these
with the firm dignity ~ the law, and
10 elicit Information from everyone, no
matter how high in social or political
station, who can in any way aid In
the administration OF justice. Many
prominent lawyers, officials and bust
ness men OF Pikeville ad Pike county
are being subjected to the jury's grill
ing. and this promises To be the most
penetrating investigation Of election
Irregularities ever undertaken in Ken
lucky, and no Partially is shown to
either party, as Democrats and Repub-
leans alike have been called upon to
tell what they know. and several scores
of true bills will be the inevitable re-
suit Of the information already dis
closed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
BOY SCOUTS ACTIVE.

The Boy Scout Club OF Pikeville.
under the leadership Of Rev. G. A..
Digger, Chief Scout, and Capt. Jean
Auxier, has been very active during
the past week, and is preparing to
make an expedition into the country
within the next few days The boys
have recently restored their cabin,
which was badly damaged by some
mischievous hands nearly a month ago,
This cabin is located on the high
mountain west OF the dormitory, and
the club went to the cabin last Friday
afternoon, prepared their own evening
meal, and held business meeting at
night They remained at the cabin
until very late hour before returning
home
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
NEW POLICE CHIEF.

Acting pursuant to the resignation
OF former. Chief of Police OF Pikeville,
f. c. Scott Council met Tuesday
evening in special session TO select
his successor. Police officer Lylburne
Dye, who for years has been connected
with the police department here was
chosen to succeed him. one year ago
MIR. Scott and Mr.. Dye were rival can
didates for election to this office, and
the election resulted In a tie, They
cast lots in the manner prescribed by
law, and Scott won; prior TO that time
Mr.. Dye was acting Chief, but he then
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
KILLED IN RUNAWAY.

Irene Justice, aged 6, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John f. Justice, of Jenkins
and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. q
X. williams, OF PikeVille, was acct
dentally killed while driving with her
sister, Pansy. and brother, Jack last
Friday morning. on their way home
from school, In passing a wagon on
the road the children undertook to
turn to one side, and the carriage In
which they We're riding turned over
the grade, killing Irene, the youngest,
and badly injurlng Pansy, the. eldest
Jack escaped without injury. The re-
mains of the unfortunate child We're
brought to Pikev lie saturday morning
for interment in the cemetery here
and Pansy was also brought here Tor
medical attention. The funeral and IN
terment took place Saturday afternoon
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
SLAYER ARRAlaNEo.

Anderson Varny was placed on trial
before the Pike Circuit Court Wednes-
day, charged with the murder of James
May in the woods near the victims
home on Pond Creek last spring. The
killing is said to have been the result
of quarrel between the two young
men over the finding of bee-tree in
the mountains, and It Ia stated that
Varny slew his victim by striking him
In the head with stone. The evil
dence was completed the same day,
and the instructions to the jury were
given Thursday morning. 1t is said
Varny was the only eye witness The
general opinion seems to prevail that
he will be acquitted.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25

since. now take It when contract
n cold and II soon ribs the system OF
any catarrhal tendencies,
over Ten Years AGO.
Il would not be without Peruna.
Although II was over ten years ago
that / nrst gave you my testimonial, !
am OF the same opinion az when !
wrote II. and give you this privilege 70
use Il as you see Mt. still use PEE
runa when / think It necessary ] am
recommending II 20 my neighbors
whenever chance occura."
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
pAvENPoRTs LOCATE HERE,

David Davenport, general manager
OF the Nigh Lumber CO., operating on
Shelby creek, has moved from his for
mer home in Catlettsblirg to Pikevtlle
with his family, and viii occupy the J,
p. Marrs hoem on College street, Mr..
Davenport and family are Welcome
citizens to Pikeville. and it is to be
hoped that they will locate here per-
manently. 49,. ~" ...
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
THINGS THAT WOULD HELP.

Pikeville is strapping little city,
alright enough, and enjoys many adj
vantages rarely found in country
town Of her size, which are evidences
Of the thrift and spirit of her people,
But the average citizen could make a
mighty lot OF practical and helpful
suggestions that could be needed with
profit. Not long ago this correspon-
dent heard a stranger visiting our city
make this remark;
II spend most Of my time In Wes-
tern and Central Kentucky, where
many evil stories are current concern
ing the mountains. But on this my
first trip to the Sandy Valley ] have
learned the truth namely, thatif there
is a spot in this state where civiliza-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25

dropped into the So "a place,
The new chief is a fearless. honest
man, whose splendid work during the
time he has been connected with the
Police department has easily won pop
ular approval. and his conduct has
been clearly above reproach. II Is not
Boosting to say he is one OF the best
police chiefs III not the besD In the
state OF Kentucky, and Pikeville Is
fortunate in having such a splendid
officer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
LETcHER COUNTY TO GET
$500 DAMAGES FROM L. & E,

Whitesburg KY. Sept 1.-THE Lex
ington & Eastern Railroad Company
has agreed to pay Letcher county
$500 for damages 70 county roads
along North Fork. resulting from the
forrucra construction work, and also
to pay half the expense OF building the
road between Mayking and Kona, six
miles, now under construction.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
LANGLEY PROPOSES TAX
BE PUT ON CIGARETTES.

Representative J. w. Langley pro-
poses to introduce an amendment to
the Emergency Internal Revenue Bill
providing for an additional tax on Gig
arettes. He said TINT he will likely
urge that the tax be placed at 10 per
cent. ad valorem. IF had my way
would tax cigarettes out OF existence"
axnlnined the Kentuckinn.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
LETCHER COUNTY
AND WHITESBURG.
What is Happening in this
Rich Coal Territory
vi of Kentucky.

whitesburg, KY, Sept "a sad
and unfortunate occurpence took place
near East Jenkins, IN this county,
Thursday of last week. While the
three small children of merchant John
F. Justice were diving wagon along
a high embankm5ht the vehicle over
turned, going over thirtyfoot en-
bankmenK Little year old Irene
Justice Was so badly injured that she
died friday One of the other little
chiN1ren is said to have been badly
hIt The affair is deeply deplored.
Ifhe remains of little Irene were taken
ITO Pikeville, their former home, for
interment.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
VISITING THE LANeLEYs.

Miss Beatrice Langley and brother,
Otto, OF Prestonsburg. arrived here
last week for visit to their uncle,
John w Langley, and family at their
beautiful home across the river. Otto
returned to Prestonsburg last Friday,
but Miss Beatrice is spending this
week at Pikeville.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
kENruckIANs SAFE lN EUROPE.

washington, Sept. 1.-THE State
Department reports that Grace and
Percy Rardln, OF Catlettsburg, are well
at Breslau. Miss Adele Musser. OF
Newport, Is safe at Genoa She was
In Berlin when the war broke out, and
the State Department has been search
ing for her.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25
SPLENDID IedItIl
Stomach Troub'i
I Suffered for Several Year,
Pcruna Restored My Health

Mrs. Elizabeth
Reuth err, No. sos
Twelfth ST., N. w"
washington. ID. c..
writes; ~ am
pleased to endorse
Peruna as n splen-
did medicine for
catarrh and stom- z
ach trouble, from y
which ! suffered
for several years.
l took It for sew
erl months and
at the end OF u
time found my hea
was restored and hi
felt splendidly e
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25

Mrs. John NJ. ore returned sat
urday from Chm where she had
been visiting her Cor the past
two months. She covering
from an Illness OF Sc beks. Her
mother. Mrs. Lafe Hays, accompanied
her home for visit.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-09-25

The flag raising and dedication down
at Blackey the new town in this
county, Sunday was largely attended
and an interesting program was car
ried out. There was marching, speech
making, picnic and other things to
entertain the big crowd. Several hun
dred people came on an excursion
from Hazard. About 100 students of
the Stuart Robinson College, the new
mission school, joined in the march. A
mammoth American flag was present
ed to the college by the Junior Order
American Mechanics. The flag was
hoisted upon the college building.
The coal business in the Jenkins
McRoberts- Fleming fields of this
county is rapidly picking up the past
weeks shipments being the largest in
the history of the operations. Every
available hand is being put into the
mines, and increases will be made from
time to time. Shipments are now rap
idly going out from the new plants of
Raymond and Hemphill, on Boone's
Fork. The coal market was never
better
U. s. Marshal John M Riddle and
others left here for Jackson with four
colored men who were taken there for
trial in the U. s. Court on charges of
peddlng and Bookkeeping moonshine
whiskey in Fleming and jenkins, this
copnty. A large number OF witnesses
accompanied them.
The funeral of the late Uncle Miles
Webb, member OF the old Webb fam
lily of this county, was preached Sat
urday and Sunday at Bottom Fork by
the Elder Mosely and others of Floyd
county, One of the largest crowds
ever seen at funeral meeting in that
section was in attendance.