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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16

held term of the court last week,
and his work confirmed the widely
expressed public opinion that he will
make one of the best officials the
city of Pikeville ever had. He has
shown lenient hand toward boys
and first offenders, which policy is
recommended by the best jurists of
the country. But while leaning to-
ward gentle methods when there is
a chance that they may be sufficient
he has also exhibited a firmness
and orderly demeanor that plainly
tell that the court will not be trif-
led with, and that the second Of
Tense will not be so lightly over
looked.
The docket for the next term con-
tains over three hundred cases. The
office formerly used by Judge Mars
will no longer be used as a Prefec-
ture of Police, and commission has
been appointed to rent a new one.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
FLOYD COUNTY.

I. NJ. Branham and sister sallle
arrived here yesterday on the noon
train from Tulsa, Okla. with tho
remains OF their father, George w.
Branham, who died there the 10th
inst. OF paralysis. Mr.. Branham was
born and raised In Floyd-co. and In
1896 moved to Catlettsburg, from
which place he moved to Tulsa.
Okla. where he died. Mr.. Branham
had many friends in Floyd-co. and
was known all along the Big San
dy valley, he having been engaged
in carrying freight UP and down the
river great part OF his life. either
by push boat or steamer, and was
owner of the steamer Fayorite when
she sank, after which he quit the
river and engaged in the hotel
business at Catlettsburg. He was
buried in the Martin cemetery at
Dwale, by the side of his mother,
Mr. Branham was 60 years old and
had served In the Federal Army dur
ing the Civil War Rev. Tygart, for
merly OF Whitehouse had charge OF
the funeral service.
Misses Amy Branham, Kit Pres
ton, Ethel Childres, OF Emma were
in town to-day having dental work
done.
Mrs. G. w. Vance, who some time
ago fell and broke her thigh, Is
very low.
The revival which has been in
progress at the Presbyterian church
came to close last night. This
has been one of the greatest re-
v,vals held in Prestonsburg for o
great many years Rev. Wireman, a
young Methodist minister,had charge
o. the meeting and was assisted by
Rev S. W. Mcclure, Rev. Henry
Ford and several laymen. There wer
several conversions and all the
churches were greatly revived.
Miss Ruth Dempsey, of offutt is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Workman, of
this place.
Mrs. b. G. Mellon, who has had
typhoid fever is verym uch improv-
ed.
Mrs. r. o. Burchett is very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Garnett and
little daughter, who have been in
Jackson, KY, for the last 6 months,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. S. 2. Day
idson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
LOWER GREASY.

Last Friday night some one broke
a large window OF Jeff Davis and
Co, 8 store at offutt and entered the
store. In doing so they broke side
light in showcase. Mr.. Davis re-
ports loss OF about $4,000. The
person or persons took several pair
OF shoes, two or three suits OF cloth
es,some 80 s. w. and 3S S. w cart
ridges, loaded shot gun shells aud
also robbed gum machine OF a.
bout two dollars OF nickes.
Miss Lula Price and Campbell
Holbrook were united In marriage at
the home of the brides parents at
Bobbs Branch by the Rev. Howes
The bride looked very handsome
and was attired in white with blue
trimmings. She also carried bunch
of roses. Many presents we're CIV
en- to the young couple and fine
dinner was served by the brides
parents to the relations and guests.
W. Il. Perry has moved from Bobb
Branch TO his old home at Two Mile,
T. l.. Lewis was business visitor
to Ashland and Louisa recently
LOWELL.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
FERGUSON HEIRS WIN.

Some twelve years ago Jno. Fer
guson sold to Sam Mccoy tract of
coal land lying on Ferguson creek
and containing about one hundred
acres. This tract had been given
Ferguson by his father, upon the
condition that at his death the re-
mainder should be divided equally
among his children.
The heirs of Vernon Ferguson,
deceased (grandson of Jno. Fergu-
SOM filed suit against the grantee,
Sam Mccoy, for the recovery of a
one-fourth interest in the property.
which case was tried before special
Judge Halbert here last week The
court held that John Ferguson took
only life estate, and that the de-
PENDANT Mccoy could not purchase
more than this. An injunction was
issued to stop further mining on
the property, but the question of
damage for the coal that had already
been mined was reserved for future
consideration. station and Pinson
were attorneys for plaintiffs.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
WINTER TERM.

The winter and spring term of the
Pikeyille Graded and High School
opened for an 1S--weeks term last
Monday morning. Every department
was thoroughly crowded, and as
Mrs. r. C. Elliott, teacher, says, they
were packed in her room very much
like sardines in box During the
past two years both the graded
school and our excellent Presbyter-
ian College have displayed mar
yelous efficiency, and the diligent
efforts of the teachers of both in
stitutions have been rewarded by
record breaking attendance.
The prospects are bright for a
new public school building and it
is badly needed, with modern faciI-
tiles, to care for the great and grow
ing demand for the education of the
children of the mountains.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice Is hereby given that at a
meeting of the stockholders of De-
lorme Lumber Company, held at
Columbus, Ohio, on the 9Th day OF
December, 1913, the following res
olution was adopted:
"Now, therefore, on motion duly
seconded, 1t is Resolved That the
Delorme Lumber Company, a cor-
poratlon created and organized un-
der the laws OF the State of Ken
lucky. does hereby discontinue busl-
ness as a corporation, and surrend-
ers to the said State its charter and
corporate privileges. the company
having disposed of all its property
OF every kind and nature. and hav-
ing accomplished the purpose for
which 1t was organized" At.
w. M. RITTER, President.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
WRECK AT PENNY.

A mixed B. and o. passenger and
freight train was partially wrecked
at Penny, on Shelby creek, last Sat
urday morning, the freight section
of eight cars, which was in the rear,
being thrown from the track, censid-
cradle damage resulted, but 90 one
was hurt.
The cause for the wreck is not
definitely known, but it is thought
to have been hot box on car
heavily loaded with lumber.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16

in the streets. After looking into
other matters council adjourned
without word on the stock ques-
ton. Tuesday morning Judge Miller
prepared to begin the strict en-
forcement of certain old ordinances
ON this subject, and to prevent
such enforcement hasty meeting
was called early in the day for the
purpose of enacting a stock law.
The following is section 3 of the
new enactment, How do you like it?
1T shall be lawful for COWS to
run at large in the corporate limits
of the city of Pikeyille at all times
except from sunset to sunrise, and
it shall be unlawful for such cows
to run at large from sunset to sun
rise with a penalty of one dollar
for each offense.
That means, dear citizen, that
these guardians of the city's health
and cleanliness have given free reign
to the cows during the day time to
stand on the sidewalks or kill them
selves galloping up and down the
newly paved streets of the busy town
of Pikeyille, and for one dollar they
may carry it on all night, too,
Ii Pikeyille's citizens would save
her reputation Tor progress, cleanli-
ness ana uealtniul beauty, let a
Hood OF petitions asking the repeal
OF the entire enactment pour in up
on the city council that will indi-
cate in no uncertain terms that tue
public does not approve a single
syllable OF it.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Attorney A. j. May, of Prestons-
burg was here for a brief visit last
Sunday night. He says his brother
w. H. May, who was recently vic
tim of pneumonia, was taken to a
Louisville hospital several days age
for second operation, and is yet in
critical condition,
Harry E. Syck, of Nigh, KY, was
in town Sunday.
The Sun Printing Co., Golden
White, manager, has moved from
its former quarters near the Pike
hotel on Theater-st. to the building
formerly occupied by the Reynolds
meat market on Main-st.
DR., S. b. Caseboldt has been APP
pointed U. S. Pension examiner at
Pikeville through the recommends
ton of Sen. Ollie James at Wash
fngton
The infant daughter of Babe Nc
Coy died of whooping cough just
across the river from West Pikevilie
last week.
Mrs. NJ. A. Dunlap and bright
little daughter Eleanore. of jenkins
have been the guests of Mrs. Dun
laps parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Mccoy, here for few days.
The Segraves Machine Works Co.
is building large two story brick
structure opposite the depot, which
will be the most modern shop in the
Sandy Valley when finished.
Miss Dixie Belcher of Belcher Sid
ing entered the graded school last
Monday morning.
Judge J. F. Butler convened the
Letcher circuit court at Whites
burg last Monday morning.
Editor c. A. Kirk, of Paintsville
was here last Monday.
Clay B. Elkins was a business call
er here from Winchester Tuesday.
Hi Lafferty and attorney w. W..
Williams, of Prestonsburg were in
Pikeville for a brief business visit
Wednesday.
Matt Maggard, of jenkins arrived
here Tuesday.
The meetings at the First Meth
odist church building under the di-
rection of Rev. w. j. Stith, Of Ada,
o., have been very successful. Mr..
Stith is firm supporter of the
doctrine of Holiness.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
AGED MAN BURNED.

Uncle Randall Mccoy, an aged
man, fell backward into the fire at
the home of his grand son, Melvin
Mccoy, on Herald's Branch last
Friday morning, and before help
could reach him he was badly burn
ed. On account of his enfeebled
condition he was unable to remove
himself from the flames.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
COURT ADJOURNED.

After a short but busy term OF
two weeks, the special term of cir
cult court was adjourned last Fri
day, and special Judge w. G. Hal
bert returned to his home at Vance
burg, KY, by the morning train Sat
urday.
Judge Halbert made most favor.
able president, and the attorneys OF
the Piketco. bar generally speak in
terms of high compliment of his
Just and impartial rulings.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
NEGRESS KILLED
AT JENKINS.

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In a wrangle over five dollar
bill which one found and both claim
ed, Lee Driver, a negro miner at
Jenkins, shot and instantly killed
Mrs John Lockhart, negress, ac-
cordipg to the police, three bullets
entetdhg the right lung. Her hus-
band, who was also engaged in the
quarrel was shot twice, and his IN
juries may prove fatal.
Driver escaped into the Cumber--
land mountains. but within an hour
three posses, composed chiefly of
colored men, fell upon his trail. He
successfully eluded them for two
days; but fearing that he would be
caught and subjected to mob VOL
ence, he gave up to the authorities
at Wise, Va, and will be brought
back to Whitesburg for trial.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
n. K. w. Q.

The Nora Kennison woman's Club
met on the afternoon of Jan. ~ at
the home Of Mrs. Il. NJ. Kennison.
There was good attendance. The
papers read on Mexico, the topic for
the day were interesting as well as
instructive Our meeting on Jan. 10
will be held at the home of Mrs. Ar
thur Hughes. Topic of the day.
Birds OF Kentucky their habits and
uses" Members are requested to
bring tablet and pencil. sEC'Y.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
CANCER OPERATION.

For several months VIII Loar
has been suffering from growing
cancer just at the base of the neck
between the shoulders, and last Fri
day an operation to remove it was
started by local surgeons. But it
was found that the flow of blood
could not be checked, and the pa
tient was removed to a Huntington
hospital to complete the operation
Saturday. Mr. Loar withstood the
operation very successfully, and
is now slowly recovering.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
FIRE AT DoRToN.

A disastrous fire occurred at Dor
ton last Saturday morning, when the
store and residence property of Sam
uel Adams burned to the ground.
There was no insurance on the
property, and very little was saved
from the flames. The cause of the
Obstructive fire is not known. but
it is thought to have had incendiary
origin.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
AGED MAN DIES.

James Rasnik, aged IA, farm
er, died at his home at Regina last
Friday morning of a combination of
ills, of which cold and extreme age
were the greatest factors. Mr.. Ras-
mix leaves three childIen, Ind was
well-known throughout Pike-co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
DATES OF EXAMINATION.

Supt John Ekers announces that
on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 80 and
81. he will hold an examination for
county diplomas. All who intend to
take this examination will do well
TO remember these dates.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16

Smallpox is said 10 be getting gen
eral over Leteher county and bust
ness is beng greatly interferred
with on every hand. one case has
developed in Whitesburg, while in
the head OF Thornton school seven
cases had developed up till Monday
and it is said here the patrons OF
the district have ordered 1.-THE school
closed indefinitely. In the Line
Fork, Booue's Fork and Rockhouse
creek sections there are a large
number OF new cass, while Cumber-
land river section is considerably in
tected. So far the County Board OF
Health has done little toward try
ing to stop the prevalence OF the
disease.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
LOCK YOUR
GARBAGE CANS.

Last Monday evening the new
council OF the city of Pikeyllle held
q regular meeting. at which Police
Judge Robt. l.. Miller urged the en-
actment of rigid measures to pre-
vent live stock from running loose
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16

notice. To Whom 1t May Con
Germ The firm OF Geo f. (Frank)
Johnson, at Rail, KY has sold its
stock of merchandise to the Bent
ley & Johnson Mercantile Co., Rail,
Ky. All his creditors will look to
the said Geo f. Johnson.
This 18th Dec, 1913. Jan.S-15.
BENTLEY & JOHNSON, Mercantile
Company.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16

%
WHITESBURG KY, Jan. s.
Commissioners of the County Court
who were instructed TO go TO Neon
and assess for damages the property
ii John Bentley in condemnation
proceedings for railroad right OF
way for the Yonts Fork branch of
the Louisville & Eastern have re-
,urned here, after assessing the dam
age at $4,000.
The property consists of seven
town lots.
Bshind the action of the commits
sioners in the case is the story OF
how Bentley lost many thousands of
dollars by his refusal TO sell the
foperty to the railroad at figure
much higher than that placed by
the commissioners.
Some time ago Bentley, realizing
that the section of the country a
round the present site of Neon was
bound to develop, owing to the rich
ness OF Its mineral and timber re-
sources, purchased considerable land
at low figure. When the town of
Neon was established, Bentley sold
much of his Land at a good profit,
but retained seven town lots, and
on one of these he built store,
which he has been running ever
since, and which he has been find
ing profitable.
When the railroad decided to
ulld its branch up Yonts Fork 1t
was found that the route would
pass through that section of the
town where Bentley had his Rtore,
Accordingly efforts were made to
purchase the property from Bentley
at good stiff figure. He refused
to sell, however, declaring that he
was doing profitable business, and
that he did not wish TO be disturb
ed.
The offers OF the railroad com
pany were gradually increased, and
finally 1t is claimed that $4,000
was offered, but Bentley still held
on
Despairlng OF being able to buy
Bentley out, the railroad finally
brought condemnation proceedings,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
POLICE. COURT BUSY.

The Pikeville Police Court is one
OF the busiest forums Of justice In
Eastern Kentucky. Our excellent Po-
lice Judge Robt. l.. Miller, who re-
Gently assumed the duties OF office,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16

The Champion Bridge Co, having
the contract to build bridges at
Mayking, sergeut and Craftsyille, a.
cross the Kentucky river, has COM
pieted its contracts aud Mir. Brady
Peyton, who has had charge Of the
work left for his home in Winnings
ton, o. Owing to the Wrangle IN
the Fiscal court at the close he.
arraas mems were not complete
Tor the construction OF the other
new bridges in the county However
the next session Of the court viii
Try to arrange for the bridges.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
LETCHER COUNTY.

& WHITESBURG, KY, Jan. Ia
The January term of the Letcher
Circuit Court convened here Mon
day, a most important session, Judge
John f. Butler presiding. There are
a large number of interesting civil
and penal cases, besides the docket
is crowded with murder and malic-
ious stabbing suits. Judge Butler in
instructing the grand jury said:
"There are seven murder cases on
the docket but at the end of this
term l am going to make it point
to say that the docket will be clear
ed. We don't need bad men and the
sooner the country is rid of them
the better it is for all concerned.
Crime must decrease. The first day
showed the largest crowd perhaps
ever seen before at an opening of
court.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16

Monday near Fleming in this coun
ty u. S. Marshal j. Martin Potter
arrested Kid" Hall and Mrs. Nam
ME Humphrey charged with selling
and bootlegging moonshine whiskey
in and around the new city. Both
were brought here for a hearing be-
fore u S. Commissioner Samuel COL
Inns. Mrs. Humphrey has been four
times in Uncle Sans court, twice for
the manufacturing of moonshine. AT
present her husband William Hum
phrey is serving a one year SEN
tence in the Moundsyille peniten-
tiary for moonshining.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16

and the assessment OF the damages
at $4,000 was the result
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16

The grand jury to-day returned
an indictment against Arthur Rob
erts charging him with the wilful
murder of Wilson Sizemore his
Drother-in-law which took place at
Neon above here in this county a
month ago. Both men are from
Breathitt county. The case will be
tried at the present term of the
court.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16
PIKE COUNTY NEWS

Pkevl authorized to accept and receipt for
subsCr to Sandy NeMs
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-16

Robert Bickle, OF Huntington, was
in Louisa last Friday.
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-11-28

Motion made by VIM. c. Spring Sec
onded by Charles j, Zietler, that the
report be accepted and adopted. Mo-
ton carried.
Motion made by VIM. F. Bashaw Sec
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-11-28

Sept, 80 by bal. : 4.o2
onded by Jacob E. Chew, THAT the
Cancelled vouchers be plAed in the
vault Of the Register Of DesdA. 40.
ton carried. -
Continued next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-17
WESTERN R. K. MEN
WON'T ARBITRATE
Tell General Managers Com.
mittee 1t Is Trying to Pro.
long Wage Issue.

Chicago. July l6.-Representstyes
o. the cnginemen and trainmen Of the
Western railroads who have voted to
strike unless their demands for wage
increases arc granted refused to-day
a request Of the general managers
committee that the government be
asked to mediate. The englnemen
charged the committee with seeking TO
defeat the purpose of the employees by
prolonging negotiations.
"Your request has been referred to
the Joint committee" said letter re-
fusng mediation, "and has been de-
clined for the reason that should they
join with you in request to the
United States Board of Mediation and
Cancellation. they would place moral
obligation upon themselves to accept
arbitration as provided in the New
lands act. As we have stated TO you
on several occasions. they will not ac-
cept arbitration because in our past
arbitrations the railroads have refused
TO place the awards into effect.
1T appears that il is the purpose OF
the conference committee of managers
10 prolong the negotiations indefinitely y
for the sole purpose of defeating the
requests OF the men,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-17
BABY HALTS NOTED CASE
Third Pulitzer Grandchild
Causes Delay in Widows Suit.

nc birth of third grandchild OF
the late Joseph Pulitzer has caused a
third delay in a judicial proceeding
brought by Mrs. Pulitzer. widow OF the
newspaper publisher, TO determine her
right TO certain stock dividends paid
on securities held in trust for her. The
point to be decided is whether the divi-
dends should be regarded as principal
or be added 10 a trust fund for her
benefit.
The matter has been before Phoenix
lngraham, as referee, for year. Twice
after the proceedings had got under
way they had 10 be stopped each time
TO include in the action a new person
lust arrived in the world. They were
Joseph Pulitzer, Sd, and Clement Clark
Moore.
Now a new defendant has appeared
in the person of Cynthia Edith Elmslie,
born July /, at Colorado Springs. Mrs.
Elmslie was Miss Constance Pulitzer.
Application to have the new baby made
a defendant in the case was submitted
to Justice Guy yesterday.
TIE court will appoint guardian ad
litem to look after the interests Of
Miss Cynthia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-17
ASSAIL MRS. WAKEFIELD
Witnesses Say She and Plew
Visited Place of Murder.

New Haven. July 10 Several wit
nesses were called to-day by the prose
cution in the second trial OF Mrs. Bes-
sic j. Wakefield for the murder Of her
husband. William Wakefield, at
Cheshire in June of last year. Mrs.
Wakefield is accused of having con-
spired with James Plew. her lover, TO
put her husband out of the way.
Plew, the actual slayer, vas hanged
last March for the crime. Mrs. Wake
field, through the efforts Of Connect
cut suffragists who became interested
in her case, secured new trial.
Streetcar employees to-day testified
that for several days before the muir
der Mrs. Wakefield and Plew frequent
~ visited the place where Wakeiields 3
body was later discovered. Other wit
nesses testified to the estranged rela-
tions between the woman and her hus-
band and TO her repeated expressions
cf affection for Plew.
1t was also shown that Immediately
after the murder Mrs. Wakefield went
to live with Plew, asserting that her
husband had deserted her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-17


Washington. July 16. Representative
Stanley T.. Bowdle, an ONO Democrat
advised wealthy American fathers to-
day 10 make their Wills so as to pre-
vent their daughters from marrying
titled foreigners until the Bowdle bill
taxing such marriages il enacted. In II
statement in support Of his bull Mr..
Howdle names twenty-five American
oirls who have married foreigners,
thereby removing hundreds OF millions
Of American dollars from this coun-
Try"
The Ohio member recently intro
duced a measure imposing % FER
cont annual tax on the income OF any
heircss who may contract marriage
win a titled foreigner. He says he has
been investigating the subject, and Il
cursory search Of the records Of inter
national marriage reveals the names
of more than score of American girls
who have married abroad within the
last few years.
within four years.' says Mr.
Bowdlc. this peril will be recognized
By both political parties. In advance
Of n taxing law fathers Of wealth who
stiu preserve their respect for Ameri-