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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
FOUR PARoLED IN
MooNsHlNE CASES.

Washington, Aug. 24.--The Depart
ment of Justice authorized today the
parole of four Kentucky moonshiners
who are serving sentences Of five
years each in the Federal prison at
Atlanta. 1t took this action at the re-
quest of Representative j. w. Langley.
They are Logan H. Salyer, George
Burchett and James B. Sykes. of Pike
county, who have each served two
years and three months of their SEN
tences, and Columbus Colly, of Letcher
county, who has rounded out half of
his prescribed term.
Salyer, Burchett and Sykes were
convicted in West Virginia of prevent
ing witnesses to testify in a moonshine
case, and Colly was convicted of manu-
featuring Illicit whisky in Southeastern
Kentucky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
WELL DRILLED IN.

The Liberty Oil Company's well on
Pricy Creek, Magoffin county, was
drilled in last week. The well made
a show of oil of very fine grade, and
has pretty strong flow of gas but not
enough of either to justify further
drilling under present conditions The
price of crude oil has gone down to
soc per barrel recently and a notice
has been sent to the producers that
only so per cent of their output will
be taken at present.
The European war is given as the
cause for the depreciation Of the price
of oil. This, however, is only an ex-
cuse. The Standard Oil Company will
buy up the entire output at this re-
duced price and then clean UP few
hundred millions on the refined pro-
duct. A
This reduction is a severe blow to
the producers of eastern Kentucky and
especially to Morgan county, whose
home people have twice demonstrated
that the county is rich in both oil and
gas and each time have been thwarted
by some unknown Nemesis who seems
determined to strike the prosperity of
our people a fatal blow.-Liclking Val
ley Courier.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
PAST GRAND MASTER
OF MAsoNs Is DEAD.

Covington, KY, Aug. 21.-Henry
Bostwick, former clerk of the United
States Court for the Eastern District
of Kentucky and the oldest Past Grand
Master of Masons of this State, died
at his residence in this city. He was
one of the most active men in The
State. Some years ago he lost his
eyesight, yet he could find his way to
any part Of the city. He was highly
educated. In 1862 he was initiated in
to Golden Rule Lodge, A. F.. & A. M.
No. 345, and passing through the var
ious chairs became Grand Master in
1874. He was also Grand High Priest
in 1870, Grand Master Of the Council
in 1871; Grand Commander, Knights
Templar, in 1873. and General Scribe
of the United States and Grand Chap
ter, Royal Arch, in 1890. Mr.. Bostwick
was also one of the promoters of the
Covington Star Baseball Club, which
established record in the seventies.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
MRS. GODDARD.

On Wednesday morning Mrs. God
dard, Of Harrodsburg, KY, represen-
tative of the State Agricultural De-
partment, made brief address at the
court house, this city. Judge Redwine
courteously gave way for Mrs. God
dard and one or two others on this
occasion. The lady was on her way
to Fallsburg, where later she gave a
canning demonstration. In her re-
marks at the court house Mrs. Goddard
spoke of the value Of canning clubs
and home factories as being not only Q
means Of money profit but as far bet
ter a means by which the girls might
be kept out Of the shoe and other man
ufactories and free from the possible
evil Influences of those places.
Following Mrs. Goddard's brief but
interesting remarks Judge Redwine
and County Agent Kegley addressed
the audience. Mrs. Goddard was Mt
tingly introduced by Mrs. b. M. Keith
president of the Nora Kennison Wo-
mans Club.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
'PA|NTSV|LLE MAN
killed IN ACCIDENT.
Automobile IuTns SomeTsault and Kills
Robt. SpTadIln. Others Injured.

Robert Spradlin, OF Paintsville, was
killed near Huntington, w. Va, about
three o'clock "Wednesday morning of
this week in an automobile accident.
Eugene Hager. also OF Paintsville, was
injured. but not dangerously. In the
same car were r. r. Montgomery and
his sister. Mrs. Anna Mayo. and her
guest. Miss Maggie Hazlett, Of Hunt
ington. All were more or less injured.
The following account Is from
Huntington paper:
Hager, Montgomery and Spradlin
had come up from Ashland about II
o'clock at night. In car they had Sc
cured at the Wright Motor Car CO.
After coming here they went to the
residence OF Mrs. Mayo and got Mrs
Mayo and Miss Hazlett.
After drive atout Huntington they
finally went up through Guyandotte,
out the Ohio river road, great part OF
which Is paved. On the return trip
they reached a place filled with dirt
and clnder, between two stretches OF
pavement. Just before getting to this
there Is curve. and the chauffeur
couldn't see and failed 10 make the
curve, and ran over the I'LL, just at the
UDHln0lUk Oi tuC nv Sti
went a distance OF about 40 feet. over
turned twice and landed upright.
The distance from the top of the
road 10 the bottom OF the bank where
the car is now is 25 feet; the car, how
ever, went over on an angle.
HaRer was thrown out as the car
overturned. but the rest OF the occu-
pants were held in the car by the top.
Spradlln was caught under the rear
axle and Instantly killed. His mock
was broken.
The rest OF the members OF the party
were able TO get up alright and the
women and Mr.. Hager went TO a farm
house. while Montgomery and Kautz
tried to get Spradlin out from under
the car. They called for assistance
from the Huntington police station,
and the police patrol and an automo-
bile were sent up.
TIL men were all able to leave the
hosp u the next morning. but the
won are still there, but will recover.
The Automobile is a complete wreck.
Mr.. Spradlin was the only son of
Mrs. Mary Spradlin. He was about
so years OF age and married. Lately
he has been employed in Eugene Ha-
gers store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
MODEL ROADWAY TO BE
CONSTRUCTED IN LETcHER,

whitesburg. KY, Aug. 14.-The
Letcher Fiscal Court has perfected
Arrangements for the completion Of
the model roadway between Mayking
and Kona, distance Of six miles, in
the edge OF the coal fields; also the
building OF an additional five miles be-
tween Kona and Fleming, the new in
dustrial city in the coal fields. With
this connection there would be model
roadway between Mayking and Bur-
dine. one OF the towns of the Consoli-
dation Coal Company, going via Flem-
ing, McRoberts. Dunham and jenkins
to Burdine, eighteen miles.
The further building OF five miles OF
road between ,Whitesburg and May
king would give a connection between
this city and Burdine. twenty three
miles. through the heart of the rapidly
developing coal fields.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
FALL TERM OF LOUISA HIGH
AND GRADED SCHOOLS.

All grades Of the Louisa Common
and High Schools viii begin the work
Of the Fall term on Monday, August
31st, and classes will be organized in
every branch OF the grades and In
each department Of the High School.
In the High School, classes in every
subject for which there is demand
according to the needs of every pupil
wishing to attend, will be provided.
Those wishing to take up any High
School work should confer with the
Principal, Prof f. NJ. Kennison; or the
City Superintendent, Prof. w. NJ. By
ington. The Fall term will continue
four months till the recess at the Hol-
idays After the Holidays the Winter
Term will be in session for five months
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
death OF BOYD
COUNTY CAPITALIST.
Columbus (''Dud') PTichard Dies at
His Home in Ashland.

Col. Columbus Prichard, one of Ash
lands well known and highly respect
ed citizens, died at o'clock Saturday
morning at his residence on Central
avenue and Broadway, Ashland, after
an illness of some three weeks dur
alton. Mr.. Prichard had been in his
usual health up until short time ago
when he caught a violent cold, and
from this complications developed
which his weakened system could not
throw Off, despite the efforts of the
very best medical skill procurable, and
he passed peacefully to the Great Be-
yond at the hour mentioned above.
MIR. Prichard was born Sept. 20, 1916,
and was just nearing his 6Sth birthday,
He was son of Lewis and Lucy
Prichard, and was one of family Of
nine children. Practically all his life
was spent in this immediate section.
He was for many years engaged in the
wholesale grocery business at Catletts-
burg and as a business man was emf
nently successful After retiring from
the grocery business he invested his
money in bank stock, bonds and other
Securities, all of which proved to be
profitable investments. At the time of
his death he was rated as one of Ash
lands wealthiest men.
! Mr.. Prichard was married Dec. 10,
1871. to Miss Virginia Burgess and
| this union was most happy one. They
had two children-Taylor who died In
infancy, and Charles Prichard, late OF
| the firm of Jordan, Pichard & Co., who
died about two years ago. Mrs. Prich-
ard died twelve years ago and shortly
after this Mr.. Prichard moved to Ash
land where he made his home with his
son and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Prichard
He is survived by two brothers, Dr.
Lewis Prichard, of Charleston, w. Va,
and Joseph Prichard, Of Kansas; also
by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Charles
Prichard, of Ashland, Mr.. Kent Prich-
ard, DIR, ]. M. Prichard, and numerous
other relatives, both in Ashland and
Catlettsburg.
The funeral was held from the late
residence Sunday afternoon at 1880
conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Slaughter
of Catlettsburg, with interment follow
ing in the Catlettsburg cemetery
Ashland Independent.
He left all his large estate OF about
$780, 900 to his daughters in-law, Mrs
Chas. Prichard, who was daughter OF
the late Judge s. @. Kinner
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
URGES interest IN
Lawrence co. FAIR.
President Of the Association Calls
Upon the People to Help.

The Lawrence County Fair is eX-
pected to be one of the best fairs ever
held in this end of the State. While
the people of this county and other
counties have had many good fairs in
the past, we think it possible to inn
prove by united effort, with more
people taking part. There are more
Thoroughbred live stock in the county
to make the fair success. 1t is nee
essary for everybody to take a part
in it. We are glad to hear that sew
eral choirs are being organized and
trained for the fair. We expect good
and lasting results to be brought about
by our Fair Association. So let every
citizen do his or her best. The
prizes will be worth the effort.
We expect the free schools or the
county, with our Superintendent Mr..
Ekers, to take such a part in the fair
that they themselves will be pleased
with their own effort.
We expect everybody to bring some
thing to the fair to be exhibited, and
we want everybody to feel free to take
part. We are sure there will be room
for everything We have lots OF con-
fidence in our committee that is pre-
pairing places for exhibits and pens or
lots for live stock.
After considering the whole matter
the Lawrence County Association
thinks it is best to confine the prem
iums to the Lawrence county exhibits,
| feeling that it would be unfair to In
vite one adjoining county and exclude
another adjoining county from taking
premiums. Therefore, the premiums
will be awarded to the Lawrence ex-
hibits and we hope this will meet
with the approval Of everybody. All
the surrounding counties are invited
to come to the fair and bring anything
/ they wish to put on exhibition, and
they shall have the best treatment we
are able TO give them.
The committee on arrangements are
preparing race track. Everybody
invited to bring their fast horses.
Races every evening.
The premium list will be made up
and published at once. The reason 1t
has not been done sooner Is that the
association or officers have been wait
| ing till the money was subscribed. we
hope to make the premiums interest
ing and we earnestly ask everybody to
help bear the expense. Whatever you
can give In cash or in offering prem
iums, report the same to VIM. Taylor
secretary, and you will get credit for
the same. and when the list is COM
pleted 1t will be published. Then every
body can see where their money went
v. b. SHORTRIDGE, Pres.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
GOOD OUT OF EVIL.

Napoleon III. went gaily to war in
1870 and when the conflict had ended
there was no longer a Napoleon III.
France was Republic. The pretext
for Napoleon HIS war was as trivial
as the preteXt for Franz Joseph's war
against Servia Wars that are manu-
factured by dynasties and politicians
often bring unexpected results and
history has a habit of repeating it
self. The fate of Napoleon Ill might
be worth the serious consideration at
this time not only of the Hapsburgs
and Hohenzollerns, but even of the
manoffs.-EXchange
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
SITE FOR NEW C. g. o. BRIDGE
DEFINITELY DECIDED UPON.

The new Chesapeake & Ohio rail
road bridge to connect line running
from Columbus, o., to the main line in
Kentucky, win be built about seven
miles above Portsmouth, at Scioto-
Vile, o.. according to information by
Colonel Jervey, United States engi-
neer. The bridge will be constructed
on the site chosen by the railroad
company, and finally does away with
the idea of spanning the river at IRON
ton, where the c.. Fl. & ID. piers stand
unused The branch line will run
along the valley of the little Scioto
river, and very little grading will be
necessary The railroad company has
been urging the board to approve the
site and expects to have the bridge out
OF the way of river traffic by next
summer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
A eLAploLus FARM.

Many persons in and about Ashland
have large lots and unused land about
their residence. 1t seems that in this
day of the high cost of living many
persons could make money in various
WAYS off of this ground. We know of
one man who lives adjoining the
Brunlng place, between here an Cat
lettsburg, who has whole fields OF
gladiolus, those of pink tinge and long
stocks. He sells them for parties and
decorations for receptions, etc, and he
has made quite little sum this year.
Gladiolus is plant that is easily cul-
tivated and the flowers on it are ex-
ceedingly handsome-Ashland Inde-
pendent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
T. B. ELsWIck DIES AT
EsTEP, THIS COUNTY.

t. B. Elswick, one OF the most highly
respected citizens of Lawrence county,
died Saturday at his late home at Es
tep, aged 76 years. On Sunday the
Rev. H. B. Hewlett, Of this city, con-
Quoted the funeral, which was one Of
the largest ever held in that part of
the country.
Mr.. Elswick had been Confederate
soldier and was honored and esteemed
by all who knew him. His wife died
two years ago but three sons--John,
Tom and Dave-and four daughters
are living. The burial service was
held at Garrett Chapel.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
BITTEN BY A Raj.

On Thursday night last the infant
daughter OF David Thompson was
severely bitten on the hand by a rat,
The child was sleeping with It's mother
when IL screamed and awakened the
family. The hand and arm OF the baby
we're covered with blood and 1t was
nearly in convulsions. The services OF
a physician were obtained and the bite
is nearly well. The child is a grand
daughter OF Alamander Hays. who
lives on Lady Washington street, and
great granddaughter OF former jailer
Al Hays.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
ST. JOHNS DAY.

The annual feast at Mart Johns was
eaten nearly all day last Sunday. For
years this big dinner" has been a
feature at his hospitable home on
Blaine Creek, and on this occasion the
host and hostess spread themselves to
see how much and how many of life's
good things to eat they could place be-
fore their friends.
The following, among Others, were
present: Thirty children, grand chill
dren, great grand children, nieces and
nephews, Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Peters
and family. Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Sulli-
van and family, Mrs. Mamie Stewart,
Miss Vivian Hayes and Martha Mayo,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Pickrel, Cecil b.
Peters and family, of Williamson, Mrs.
Ella Hays and Miss Lucille Sullivan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
FROM pELLAeRA CONFERENCE.

Friday last DR.. A. w. Bromley re-
turned from Plneville, KY, where he
had attended the conference Of ply
sicians concerning pellagra. The meet
ing was very largely attended by
prominent physicians from this and
other States, and much good will un-
doubtedly result from the conference
and clinic. over a thousand cases of
this somewhat mysterious disease call
ed pellagra We're presented and dis
cussed, a great many of them being
present in person. These were care
fully examined and studied. DR.. Brom-
ley has had several cases of the dis
ease. Other Louisa physicians have
treated the disease but DR.. Bromley
was the only one from this part of the
county who attended the conference.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
GORDON SMITH DEAD.

Gordon Smith died at his home at
Hicksville, this county, on Sunday
night last. He had been in declining
health for some time but the ultimate
cause was stroke of paralysis. His
wife died childless about two years
ago, and his surviving relatives, II any.
1.-Two in Ohio. from which place Mr..
Smith came about 25 years ago. He
was man OF much intelligence, an
excellent citizen and neighbor and viii
be very much missed by the commune
ity In which he lived.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
PANAMA CANAL MADE
s55,ooo IN FIRST WEEK.

During the first week of business the
Panama Canal earned approximately
$55,000, not including the amount col
lected for barge service and payments
made in advance for ships on their
way to use the canal. These amounts
would bring the total receipts up to.
almost $3.50, 900. 5s.
n Thus far sixteen ships have used the,
canal-fourteen Amemcan, one British
and one Peruvian. Traffic, while ;on-
sidered good, was not up to the ex-
pectations of canal officers, who say
that the war is keeping many ships
from using the waterway.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
LIME AND ALFALFA.

Many of the fields in Hardin county,
which are now white with ground
limestone, will be green next summer
with alfalfa -Elizabethtown News.
We wish our Trigg county farmers
would get this idea into their sys-
tenn" There are not more than three
or four small patches of alfalfa in
Trigg county, and we don't know of
more than five or six farmers who
have ever lined their land. Your land
needs feeding and doctoring just the
same as you do or your horses and
hogs-CadiZ Record.
The Big Sandy News commends the
foregoing to the consideration Of Law
renee county farmers. Read and in
wardly digest,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
SELECTION OF ELECTION -s-
OFFICERS PosTensr--7 !

Frankfort, Ky, Aug. 2e-The 81. tie
Board of Election Commissioners met
here today to choose members of the
County Boards of Election Commis-
sioners, who in turn will name the pre-
cinct officers for the November election
this year and again for the State pri-
mary the first Saturday in August of
next year. At the request Of Demo-
cratic State Chairman r. a.. yansant,
who could not be present, the meeting
adjourned until next Tuesday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
THE AUCTION SALE.

The Junior Missionary Society's
auction sale last Saturday evening was
quite success. Tho gross proceeds
were $3.50.
The affair was held with Miss Eliza
beth Conley on the lawn. The liberal
number Of articles sold were sent in by
friends Of the girls composing this
ages created lively interest end
ages. which sold all the way n &c
to 75c each.
Ices and cake were served
the evening.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
Hls LAST EoR TIE YEAR.

Rev. @. B. Plummer, pastor of the
M. E. Church at this place, Sunday
night next will preach his last sermon
for the conference year. The annual
conference will be held in the Latonia
Church, Covington, next week. and
until then 1t cannot be told whether
MIR. Plummer will be succeeded by
himself or by another in the pastorate
of the Louisa church.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
MISS WARD MARRIED.

Miss Bess, the handsome daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs, Jack Ward. of this city,
was married In Ashland on Tuesday
last 20 Mr.. Arville j. Smith. OF Column
bus. They came 70 Louisa the same
evening. The bride Ii an estimable
young lady. popular with her friends,
who wish for her happy future.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
A CARD OF THANKS

< wish. in behalf OF the girls q
Junior Missionary Society No.
thank all friends who attended
'rarcels Post Auction Sale" and Id
Fete Saturday evening.
We realized nearly 1000 ana feel
very grateful 20 our friends who
showed such interest In us. Especially
do we wish 70 thank Mr.. NJ 8. Burns,
our auctioneer, ON whose efforts de-
pended most OF the success OF the
evening MRS. KEITH, Mgr.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
posrNuPIlAL SHOWER.

The Misses Vaughan Thursday
evening last gave nice Shower" for
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana o'Neal. The usual
offerings for such an occasion were
pleasantly and prominently in evil
dence. These very recent newly-weds
are popular young people, having very
many friends. and the Shower" is ap-
preclated by the couple as an evidence
OF the regard in which they are held.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
SHE WAS SIXTEEN.

On Friday night last Miss Mayme
sullivan celebrated the sixteenth an
niversary OF her birth. Many of her
young friends assembled, with appro-
pirate tokens of regard, and assisted
the attractive young lady in making
the evening one OF much enjoyment.
The date was also the anniversary of
one OF the guests, Miss Grace Sam
mona
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
NEW OIL WELL.

Recently the Busseyviile Oil Com
pany drilled In new well that Is esti-
mated to be good for five to seven
barrels per day Of high grade oil.
The price Of oil Is down to So cents
and the Standard Is reported to have
announced that 1t viii 'run' only half
the producti,n. So the oil business
is In hard lines Just now.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
pLEAsANr PORCH PARrY.

on Saturday afternoon last Mrs. L.
8. Johnson gave a porch party for Miss
Martha Russell, OF Ashland. The day
was delightful, the company congenial
and the refreshments were refreshing
Tho affair was all that host and guests
could wish.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28

Madison street, near the hotel Bruns-
wick. would be much improved II the
gutter were tiled. AS II is every hard
rain causes deposit OF rubbish NJ the
corner, which would not be the case II
tiling took the place OF the unsightly
gutter. Z. a
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
RESIDENCE BURNED.

The residence OF Jerry Moore, OF
Griffith Crock, this county. was, with
all Il contained totally destroyed by
fire on last Saturday afternoon. The
cause OF the disaster In not known.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-08-28
X. N. 9. AND K. 3. c.

The FAN term Of both the Kentucky
Normal College and the Kentucky
Business College will begin on Mon
day, August 31st. Glasses will be or
ganized to meet the needs Of all who
enroll.