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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
TO GREET Rev. ANo mrs. KEITH.

The reception given by the Mis-
sionary Society OF the NJ Il. Church,
South in their Sunday school room ON
Friday evening was a brilliant success,
Notwithstanding the inclemency OF the
weather.
This beautiful affair WAS in honor
Of the Rev. and Mrs, B. NJ. Keith, who
but recently took UP their new abode
in our city. the Rev. Keith having the
pastorate OF the NJ. Il. Church, South.
The Sunday school room which was
thrown open to the guests on this oc-
casion lent an attractive appearance
with It's decorations Of goldenrod and
autumn flowers placed in conspicuous
places.
The receiving line constituted Mrs.
w B. Evans, Miss Lillian Eastman,
Mrs Harry G. Marcum, Mrs, Keith
and the Rev. Keith,
During the course OF the evening n
musical program was very ably ren-
dered by the church, talent proved one
Of the enjoyable features as also the
delightful refreshment course of ice
cream and cake.
Rev and Mrs. Keith are lovely
couple and their presence among as
will be great uplift to both our
church and our community,-Ashland
Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
A VAN LEAR INCIDENT.

A Pollock from Van Lear, applied to
Judge Kennedy last evening for war
rant for the arrest of Mrs. Frank Mo-
rnsky and Tom Morinsky, claiming
that they had left Van Lear while his
friend, the woman's husband, was
busy at work in coal mine, and that
the woman had checked 5000 out OF
the bank where her husband had de-
posted it.
The accused and the woman's young
child were in the court room at the
time the request was made Both de-
MED any wrong doing, and claimed
that the young man was enroute to
Cleveland and the woman to her home
in Pennsylvania,
The woman, who was unusually
pretty and attractive, did not deny
leaving her husband but claimed the
money she had taken had been made
by her keeping boarders. She said she
had left her husband because he was
cruel to her, and that they had divided
the children, she taking one and he
two
Judge Kennedy held that he had no
Jurisdiction in the case and advised
the complainant to permit the couple
to 20 their way in peace and to watch
for developments.-Ashl Indepen-
dent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
I JAkE,s BIGGEST AND BEST.

In to-days NEWS will be easily
found the big ad Of Jake, the Jew tell
ing of the biggest brightest and best
sale ever held in Louisa. The lines off :
cred were bought at sacrifice prices,
the lowest of the low, and Isralsky,
otherwise Jake the Jew, gives his
countless customers the benefit of his
lucky investment. Take notice that af-
ter this sale is concluded Jake will go
out of the mems furnishings line, so
here's your chance to stock up for the
winter But in everything but what
men wear Jake will keep the lead, as
he has done for years. He says-and
he knows what he is talking about
that in fashionable millinery nothing in
this mans town can begin to touch
him. The head Of this important and
attractive department, Miss Aaran, is
an artist in her line, able to please the
most fastidious. What her nimble fing-
ers can't design for feminine headgear
has not yet been discovered.
Remember the day of beginning, Sat-
urday, the date, Oct 8. the hour, a.
m. and the place, Jake's Store.
Embraced in this sale will be found
desirable assortment of ladies' suits,
coats and other wraps of approved
style, quality and finish.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
BOOZE GETS A
PAYMAsTER INTO TROUBLE

/ A stranger, who said that he was
paymaster for West Virginia coal
company, was arrested Monday night
on a disorderly charge When search
ed S2450 was found on him, as was al
80 pay roll calling for $160S.
The man said that he had come to
Ashland from Kenova, where he had
missed his train, and after reaching
this city had taken several drinks, and
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
WAR ON ILLITERAcY.

Sam j. DeBord, who is ever inter-
ested in the welfare OF the prisoners
and has been instrumental in having
prisoners of scholarly ability instruct
the unlettered unfortunates, is taking
an active interest in the illiteracy cam
paign here. and especially the Jail He
is going to determine the number of IL
literates now in Jail and take steps to-
ward their enlightening. He was act
i've in the matter of having the famous
quintette of Halls, who were incarcer-
ated for so long on the charge of kill
ing the revenue men Ramey and Sloan
instructed. Mr.. Gardner Of Magoffln- co
being their chief Instructor. They
proved to be apt pupils, not even
knowing the alphabet when their tu-
torship began. They were soon able to
write their own letters home and to
read the ones they received. So much
for the "gaslight" school instructed by
Mr., DeBord in the jail and 'tis to be
hoped the moonlight schools win be as
productive OF good.--Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
NJ. F. coNLEy, Publisher.
A NEW DEPOSITORY.

A new depository for the storage and
consumption of high-c class food stuffs
was opened Tuesday night in the
building next below the residence OF
Mr.. X. L. Vinson, on Madison street.
This place did a rafting good business
on the opening night and the propric-
tors are much pleased with the outlook
for the future. To drop figures and get
down to facts, the place of business is
the parsonage Of the NJ e. Church,
south. and the proprietors are the new
pastor, the Rev. L, e. McEldowney his
good wife and three healthy BOYS, four
OF u kind when the other one, the
young collegian, comes from Barbours-
vile. Mrs. McEldowney and the boys
arrived by the evening train from
Ashland, and after supper the pat
rons" Of the firm began to arrive. They
came singly, by twos and by squads,
each bringing something good to eat.
The articles were placed on tables and
on chairs until the place resembled the
inside of first class grocery and pro-
vision store. Nothing had been left out
which might add to the inside comfort
of the family or that thoughtful kind
ness could provide Nearly all the DON
ors had met the popular pastor, but his
attractive wife was a stranger to all.
But not for long. He gentle, refined
manner, her evident pleasure at meet
ing so many of her husbands congre-
cation, and her warm hand clasp made
instant friends of all.
1t was a very pleasant occasion to
all concerned
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
EASTERN KENTUCKY
. AWARDS ROAD CONTRACTS
ROAD CONSTRUCTION BEGUN IN
MOUNTAIN SECTION OF
THIS STATE.

Whitesburr, Ky. Sept. 25.--The real
! beginning Of a good roads campaign
was launched here yesterday, when
the Letcher Fiscal Court let contracts
for several miles OF good roads leading
out from this city in several directions.
| J. j. Brady, a contractor OF Jackson,
Ala, was awarded the contract on a
mile and half leading from Whites
burg toward mouth of Colly creek,
which is to be built by State aid this
being the first piece Of road in which
the State appropriated aid to be built
in the Eastern Kentucky coal fields.
This aid came about through the per-
sistent efforts Of County Judge Henry
II. Day and the members of the Fiscal
Court, who prevailed upon the State
Department to- start the work in the
new Kentucky coal fields. owing TO the
large increase in population and the
extensive development work under way
the development OF the vast coal and
timber wealth they insisted, made 1t
the more imperative that this section
receive State aid.
This will he the beginning OF great
amount Of road building to be done by
the State throughout this rapidly-de
veloping section, as number of coun-
ties. including Perry, Knott, Pike, Har-
Ian, Leslie, Breathitt Lee and Powell,
are likely TO vote bonds necessary to
get this aid from the State.
The Letcher Fiscal Court here yes
terday also awarded contracts to Nat
Hale Of Colson. KY, for the construc
tion OF good sized stretch of model
roadway in the vicinity of Kona Sta
tinn on the Louisville & Nashville
Railroad above here. forming a con
nection with the five mile section re-
Gently built between Mayking and
Kona. The work on all the road build
ing In the county is TO start OF i'm
mediately. SO as TO gain as much head
way as possible before the advent Of
bad weather.
Eastern Kentucky. including Bell,
Knox. Whitley and Laurel, which have
already voted bonds, will spend sew
eral million dollars in good road build
ing within the next few months, the
work in these counties having already
gained much headway. other counties
are falling into line with the work
others with the enthusiasm and de-
termination that is sure to result in
system OF good roadways for the near
future Manufacturers Record,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
TWO spencgRIAN EVENTS.

List Thursday afternoon and even
ing were very PLEASANTLY devoted by
many society people OF Louisa to the
enjoyment ~ two autumn and festive
events One was the F'linch party giv-
On 90 l6 lovers OF the pleasant and in
nocent game. The handsome interior
- the elegant home OF Mrs. ID. G.
Spencer was bright with flowers and
gay with the presence Of Handsomely
gouned women. The nine or ten games
were warmly contested. and at the finish
coffee. cream and cake OF delicious
flavor were deftly served by the hos
pltablc hostess, assisted by her daugh-
tors, Mrs Ethel Cain and Opal Spencer.
We've had a perfectly lovely time
WAS the expression Of every guest as
she said good by TO her host
Two or three hours later the same
spacious apartments were gay with
the presence OF thirty or more OF Miss
opal's girl and young men friends. on
this occasion the F'linch cards were rel
egatcd TO the shelf aud Five Hundred
and Rook furnished the cheerful crowd
with It's pastLme. These games were
played until ue cards gave way TO
spotleas lunch cloth, a token that some
thing good 20 eat was coming. The tok-
en- did not fail. Better ice cream, coffee
and cake are not often served and bet
ter appetites were never found. In all
particulars Miss opals party was n
happy success.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
osIE.

There will be church here the third
Sunday by Bro. Dave Kitchen.
Henry Hughes, wife and children at
tended the meeting at Morgan Sun
day.
Birdie lobe called on Mrs. Purm
Burton Sunday.
Luther Webb still makes his trips
to Gait.
Leo Jobe and Willie Hughes went to
Gait Sunday to play ball.
Edgar Scott attended the meeting at
Compton Sunday.
b. f. Carter will soon leave for Ash
land where he will visit friends.
Cleva Barnett Miss Cora and Pearl
Kitchen attended the meeting at Nor
gan.
Sylvester Derefeld will soon leave
or Ohio. where he will spend a few
days with. his son.
Mrs. Lille Kitchen and little son,
Edward, spent Sunday with her moth
er. Mrs. Leota Wellman.
Little Edna Wright, who has been
sick for some time, is some better
r. l.. Jordan was at Osie Sunday
Millard Bradley was on our creek
Saturday.
Leo Jobe and Willie Hughes were at
b. II. Carters Saturday.
There will be an ice cream festival
at Polly's chapel Saturday night for
the benefit OF the school.
WILD ROSE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
$4,000 TO BEsPAID
FOR 41,OOO trees
BIG DEAL IN EASTERN KENTUCKY
WHEREBY OAK WILL BE MADE
INTO BARREL SLAVES.

One OF the largest timber deals made
in Eastern Kentucky in years, the plir
chase OF 200 trees inawnters OF Shell
by creek. Pike and Lctoher county, for
about $4,000 by the w j. Fell Com
pany, OF Ashland. is announced by Vice
President John w Kitchen.
The trees. all oak, win be maRufac-
turned into barrel slaves. In the noun :
tains. and shipped 20 the Fell Com
pany's plant ut Ashland TO be finished
peady for shipment.
The big block % timber was secured
BY tho Fell Company from r, G. Mech
ling. trustee, OF PtlSe-co. II win be cut
UP by the Fell saw mills, which are
scattered through the mountains of
Eastern Kentucky and Southern yir-
ginia. Work on the cutting starts at
ones, a,.
Speaking OF the lumber market. MIR.
Kitchen declared that while the de-
mand for the general grades is poor,
the barrel stHve business has been
considerably stimulated by The Euro
pean war.
Mr.. Kitchen said his company is sell
ing all staves 10 oil companies which
are shipping oil 10 the allies In wood.
The lumber man pointed out that tank
steamers IN which oil is usually ship
ped cost several million dollars and FOR
this rcglson tho shippers fear TO risk
them on the seas because Of tUrpedoes
on Germany BY putting the oil in bar
rels II can be placed on cheap vessels,
which II shipped, are not such n loss
az the steel tank steamers
The Fell plants are turning out 100,
900 slaves day. according to Mr..
Kitchen. and even at this tremendous
nate Of output are scarcely able to sup
ply tht Oh companies demand
The timber shipping rates have in
creased from 300 To 46o per cent since
the war started. according to MIR,
Kitchen. He declared that the pro-
hlbitivc rate has almost abolished cE
porting thus running the lumber bust
ness.
There is considerable dcm6rd for
yailroad Ties from abroad
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
INJURED IN A MINE AccI.
DENT NEAR PAINTSVlLLE.

Two victims Of mine accident at
Stamhaugh, near Paintsyille. George
Burchett and willard Akers, coal mi
ners. were taken TO the Keller hos
ptal. lronton. last night. Both had sus-
tanned compound fractures Of the right
and left legs, and were in serious
condition. Burchotts injury is espec-
tally serious, and It Is feared that am
putnuon viii be necessary, although
everything possible win be done to
save the limb, 1t was announced at the
hospital
The young men were brought TO
Ashland on the c. q o. train and were
met there by ambulances and taken TO
lrOnton They were accompanied by
Df Harry Stamhnugh who resides
near the scene OF the mine accident,
which occurred Thursday afternoon.
independent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
FATAL SHOOTING AT MATEwAn.

Tom Chain died Monday in the
Miners hospital at WEIGH from pistol
wounds sustained at the hands Of Flem
Muncey. II liz stated that there were
no eye witnesses to the shooting al
though number Of people were in the
neighborhood, the scene being the
West Virginian side OF the bridge lead
ing to II. w Buskirks booze Joint OPP
posite Matewan.
Chain was struck three times, two
Of the balls penetrating his intesttncs
the other passing through the liver,
Dr. VIM, II. Triplett rendered medical
attention and also accompanied the
wounded man TO the hospital, assist
Ing later in the operation which was
performed in the hope that the young
mans life might be saved.
Before the operation was attempted
Chahn's dying declaration was taken
and II is stated IL tends to establish
against his slayer strong case of un-
warranted murder. The dying boy de-
clared that some weeks before he and
Muncey had Il difficulty in Kentucky
but that they had met later and appar
entity had made friends.
on SuhuhH hlEhli SHpihF Deloio -
o'clock, Chatn states that Muncey
came up TO him near the bridge and
said you had the advantage over in
Kentucky but II liz my turn now"
with this Muncey fired. Chain claims
that he attempted to run.
Muncey made no attempt to escape
hut proceeded To Matewan where he
found a. d. Hatfield and gave himself
up He was brought to Jail here and
no far no effort has been made to Sc
cure bail for him. Mingo Republican.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
CHARLEY.

The pie social which was for the
aid OF Rev. Milt Williams was largely
attended with quite success Satur-
day night
G. Il. Miller made a business trip to
Blevin Branch Saturday.
MIR and Mrs. Alpha Hays are con-
templatlng on entering college at Lou
lisa soon.
Milt williams was the guest OF Bill
Moore Sunday
Mr. and Mrs South Dixon and Mr..
and Mrs. Edgar Preston were visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L, Moore Sunday.
Rev. Dials OF Louisa delivered very
interesting sermon here Monday night.
j. w. Dixon and wife attended the
social at this place Saturday night.
LAST, ROSE OF SUMMER.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
ZELDA.

A large crowd attended the conven-
ton Saturday,
Mrs G, b, Hickman, who has been
i'll for some time, is no better.
Martha Whitley visited Mabel Rick
man Saturday
Mrs. Alice Dean was shopping in
Huntington Wednesday.
Mrs. b. O. Workman, who has been
visiting home folks, has returned
home. a,E
Mrs. Susan Dean has been quite sick
for some time.
A large crowd attended prayer meet
ing Wednesday night.
o. l.. Curnutte is in Huntington
hospital,
J. d. Yates. who has been sick for n
few weeks, ia some better
Mabel Hickman was visiting Grace
Stewart Saturday,
Mrs. Sarah Bradley was visiting Mira.
j. ID. Yates Sunday.
Harlan Dean was In Louisa last
week.
Miss zettia Thomas, who has been
sick, is some better.
,1 TWO BLACK EYES.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
FULL TICKET FOR
THE PRoHi8lTloNIsTs.

Lexington, KY, Oct. IA full Pro-
hibition State ticket to be voted for at
the regular election in November was
filed yesterday by Mrs. Frances E.
Beauchamp, of Lexington.
The nominees are: For Governor,
l.. l.. Pickett, of Wilmore; Lieutenant
Governor, t. B. Demaree, Wilmore;
Secretary of State, Frances E. Beau
champ, Lexington; Auditor, M. L.
Moore, Franklin; Treasurer, Adam
Carpenter, Lincoln; Superintendent of
Public Instruction William Gregg,
Somerset,
The ticket, which was nominated in
Louisville at the convention of the
Prohibitionists, was filed with the Sec
retary of State upon completion of a
petition signed by 1000 persons, as re-
quired by law.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
MRS. HOWARD SENT
TO THE PENlTENTIARY

Last week Sheriff ]. E. Maynard, of
Martin CO., passed through this city,
having in his charge Mrs. Columbia
Howard. who had been sentenced to
the penitentiary for term of to 10
years, for the murder OF her husband
Jack Howard, on the night of the 18th
of June last.
The crime was committed on Wolfe
creek, in Martin-co KY, and was the
outcome Of alleged jealousy. Mrs How
ard claims to have done the killing ac-
cidently, when her husband threw a
poker against the gun The gun was
discharged of it's load, the full charge
entering Mr.. Howard's head tearing
off the top of his skull which was
found in the yard.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
JNo. S. MARcuM MAY
RUN FOR PRoSECUToRSHiP

II has been reported quite often OF
late that none other than Hon. John
$, Marcum, prominent Huntington at
torney, will enter the race for prose-
cutting attorney Of Cabell county. Con-
seduently, on Wednesday. Col. Marcum
was asked whether or not he expected
to become candidate
1T may be" was his answer, indi-
eating that while he has not fully
made up his mind, he is at least con-
sidering the possibility OF entering the
race.
IL was recently suggested in the
Norfolk & Western district that he be-
come candidate for governor The
other alternative is much more likely
Mr.. Marcum said. He is known as one
leading criminal lawyers of the state
and is a forceful prosecutor Herald
Dispatch.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
OR. ALEX. PARSONS SLAIN.

DR.. Alex NJ. Parsons, age 40, who
formerly resided in Catlettsburg. was
shot and Instantly killed Sunday ev-
ening Mt Branchland. w Va, by nm
unknown assallant after he had shot
and mortally wounded J. w, Breils,
age So, a prominent farmer OF Branch
land.
The double tragedy occurred, II is
believed, over doctor bin which
Breils is alleged TO have owed Parsons
and refused to pay
Daner Colgrove, is. has been arrest
cd in connection with the murder and
the authorities are looking for Noah
Briefs, 20. son OF the man who DIR. Par
sons shot.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
COUNTIES MUST PAY -
REFORM SCHOOL TAX.

Twenty-Five counties must contribute
to the maintenance of boys sent from
them to the School of Reform at
Greendale. Under the act of 1914, when
a boy between the ages of 10 and 10;
not Indicted for felony, is sent to
the school, the county must pay the
expense of transportation and 800
annually while he is there.
State Auditor Bosworth has certi-
fled to the counties the expense up to
October /, 1915, amounting to s4,U41.16.
The only county in tfiis section which
is affected by this ruling is Morgan,
two boys, $l07.20.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
SHOOTING AFFRAY
AT WHlTEHoUSE

On last Thursday afternoon, Coon
Bayne, merchant at Whitehouse, shot
and wounded Green Bartram of Mar
tin-co The trouble originated in the
store OF Mr.. Layne with no one pres
ent except Layne and Bartram.
Layne was arrested by town Mar
shall, sam Gullett, and brought to
town Thursday night and placed in
Jail to await his examining trialwhich
was given him last Tuesday before
Judge Fred A. Vaughan in which
Layne waived the examination and his
band was placed at 81 l,OOO.-Prestons
burg Post
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
HEAD is HELD IN OKLAHOMA.

Ashland, KY, Oct 4.-Sheriff Geiger
received telegram to-day from Okla
homa City, Okla, stating that Ben
Head, brother OF j. S. Head, Jr., for
mer cashier of the defunct Citizens
Bank, OF Ashland, is under arrest there
and will be held pending further word
from the authorities here.
He is wanted here on an indictment
OF obtaining money under false pre-
tense, the charge growing out of the
failure OF the bank.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
COURT oE CLAIMS.

The magistrates of Lawrence coun-
ty were in session this week sitting as
Court of Claims. Some other mat
ters We're also considered. Among
them was the question of purchasing
the old c. 4 o. bridge at Three Mile
for a County Bridge, free Of toll. There
was much discussion of the PROPOSE
ton, On Wednesday the Court visited
and viewed the bridge, the approaches,
right of way, etc.
At the time this was written the
court had not arrived at any conclus-
inr
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Thomas Deskins, of Johns crek,
who has been at Riverview hospital
for several weeks for treatment, was
Wednesday operated upon for the
radical relief of her trouble. The sur
geon, DR.. l.. H. York, thinks her en-
tire recovery is assured.
Mrs, Goble, of Prestonsburg, was ta-
ken to the hospital Wednesday, suf-
fering with typhoid fever. She is a
daughter of Brownlow Huff, of this
city.
Contrary to all expectations, Mack
Thompson, the young man who was
so badly wounded in shooting affray
at Kermit Sept. 27 seems to be in a
fair way to recover.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
CO. TO CALIFORNIA.

MIR. and Mrs. James W. Auxier will
leave Thursday of this week for San
Francisco, Cal. where they will visit
the great Panama Pacific Exposition.
They will go n direct route but return
n different route. II is planned to visit
most all the principal cities OF the
west on this trip, Mr.. Auxier Is Presi-
dent and general manager OF the
Paintsville Grocery Co., of this city.
They will be gone from home about
Ave weeks.-P Paintsville Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
cANNEL CITY is HAVING
ITS FIRST STREET FAIR

Camel City, KY, Sept. 30.-A street
fair, the first in the history of the
town, is in progress here this week.
The Central States Shows, opened here
for a weeks engagement. Vaudeville,
an animal show, a merry go-round and
all the usual midway attractions are
offered and are being unusually well
patrOniZed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-10-08
PAINTsvILLE JUDGE TO TRY
TAYLOR MURDER CASE

Somerset. KY. Oct. l.-Gov Nc
Creary has designated Judge A. j
Kirk. Of Paintsville, to try the case OF
Frank Taylor. charged with the mur-
der OF a farmer In the Bourbon Dis
trict OF this county following politi-
cal argument last August Taylor al
the time OF the murder was speaking
in behalf OF the recollection of Judge Il
+. Bethurman. of this city. Judge
Bethurman was present at the time OF
the killing and consequently was not
eligible TO sit IN the trial