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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
ALLEN CITY,

Died on the 18th ins,. Rosa. wife o
Nelson Boyd. on Prater creek She
was well liked by all her neighhors
She leaves a husband and three chill
dren who will greatly miss her
Mrs. Marie Gormley and daughter
Oriole Of Prestonsburg, who have
and Mrs d. b. stephens, returned
home to-day.
Mrs. May Zuber and little son. Rob
ert, of Little Rock, Ark, are here this
week the pleasant guests OF Judge and
Mrs. NJ Hall She will leave next week
for home, after spending two months
in Central Kentucky and here with rel
atives and friends.
Mr.. D. Howerton of the East side is
very low at this writing with throat
trouble. He is a good citizen and we
hope he will recover.
A. c. Webb and wife. accompanied
by Dr. E. X. May. OF this place, leave
today for Hot Springs for a months
stay.
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Webb OF langley.
caller here today.
Mr. and Mrs. b. f. Porter OF Dwale
are shopping in our town today
Capt. Drew Porter reports today
that he caught two coons and one
opossum in one persimmon tree in his
corn field last night.
Squire j. M. Hammons Of Water
Gap held regular court here Saturday.
Coroner T. j. Bentley and Shade
Combs made business trip to Pres
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
FLEMING CAPTURED;
QUESTION oE JURISDICTION.

Sol Fleming, who was charged in a
warrant issued from Pike-co. with the
shooting OF Sidney Tackett on Beaver
creek in Floyd-c co. on Sept, 4th. was
captured near the scene of the trag-
| edy late last week Tackett, the victim
| OF pistol fight on Beaver, died in this
county a few days after being shot He
was deputy Sheriff of this county,
and lived on Shelby creek. ,..,
party of his neghbors from Shell
by, headed by deputy Sheriff John
Rove, went to F'loyd=co. last week to
aid in the capture of the fugitive,
which was done early last week. The
following men we're members OF the
party and were armed with the war
rant from this county for Fleming's
arrest Ulysses Tackitt, Davic Tack
lit. John Rowe, John p. johnson, Geo,
w Johnson and Ira Potter.
George johnson said that his party
of men found Fleming armed and in
company with the Floyd-co. authori-
ties who had arrested him on Beaver.
Not knowing who they were the Pike
county authorities announced their in
tention of placing Fleming under ar
rest after the party had boarded a
passenger train. Fleming is said to
have drawn his revolver and prepar-
ed to resist, when Johnson unexpect-
eddy came in behind them by the rear
door OF the car and seized Fleming. He
was then handcuffed and preparations
were made for the trip to Pikeville
when word came from the authorities
here that the prisoner was to be deliv-
cred to the Floyd GO. authorities He
was accordingly taken to the Pres
tonsburg Jail, Johnson says his men
demanded by what authority the oth-
er party held him in custody, and they
only showed their guns, he says, as
they authority. Considering the war
rant held by his party as superior au-
thority, he made the reprfsal, while
Fleming protested that he had been
captured by mob, and that his cap
tors were planning to lynch him.
Johnson said last Friday
that Tackitt had for long while fear
ed that he would have trouble with
Fleming and that on one occasion
while Taekitt, who was constable OF
this county. was waiting on a Magis-
trate's court on Shelby and Fleming
was in the neighborhood, Tackitt sent
for johnson to come and stay with
him as a protection while he perform
ed his official duties. Johnson believes
his presence prevented trouble then.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Adam Venters, the cross tie mer-
chant of Regina, was at Pikeville for
a few days during the latter part Of
last week
The County Teachers Examination
for September was held at Pikeville
last Friday. Several applicants were
successful in passing and obtaining
first class certificates.
Fred Cottrell and son of Prestons-
burg arrived at Pikeville last Friday
night ON their way to Bristol, Tenn.
for short visit.
lack Justice of Catlettsburg. who
formerly lived in this county but is
now a student of law at Ann Arbor
College, was here one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. NJ. Stewart OF
Ashland were here last Friday stop
ping at the Jefferson hotel.
G. NJ. D. Bevins and family have re-
turned from an extended visit to their
farm on Big creek, this county.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. p. Chatfield and
son Ivan returned last Saturday from
Ashland and Ironton where they at
tended the Lawrence (Ohio) Apple
Show. They had an enjoyable time.
The Circuit Court continues this
week with large crowd from the
country attending.
Attorney f. w. Showers was in Ash
land for several days of last week.
The Eastern Kentucky Home Tele-
phone Co. is now engaged in setting
new poles on the streets Of this city
for the new cable service which 1t
will install to replace the complex
system of uncovered wires now in use.
1t is manager starkey's intention to
furnish still better service to city
patrons than 1t has ever been possible
to give them before.
Mrs. Margaret Phelps and daughter,
Miss Georgia, left Tuesday morning
for an extended visit to Mrs f. b.
Brown at Louisa They will also spend
a few days with relatives in West Va.
before they return to Pikeville.
George Clark Of Hindman was at
Pikeville stopping at local hotel last
Monday
The brick work on the new addition
Of 81 rooms TO the Hotel Jefferson
was begun by contractor Richard Shea
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OF Lexington early this week. No tim,
will be lost in bringing II to compile
ton.
Mrs. A. d. Cline returned last Mon
day evening from a visit OF several
days TO lronton, Ohio.
The Imp Theater is making arr
| rangements to put on a series of Para
mount films In these films will be
seen all OF the worlds famous opera
tic and theatrical stars, such as Jack
Barrymore, Sarah Bernhardt, David
Bispham. Julian Eltinge and the ga
lazy of talent that has made New
York's great theater. the Metropoli-
TAM, famous under Hammerstein,s
management. These celebrated films
will be put on at an early date, as
manager J, /. Saad has now almost
completed the arrangements for the
new service. n--
DR.. f. C. Edgar has been very sick
during the past week, hut Is now bet :
ter. .. :
John Stewards left in company with
his father, James Stewards, last sun
day morning for Princeton, N. j.,
where he will enter Princeton college
to take classical course,
c.. b, Sterling, Asst. Supt. for the
Elkhorn Mining corporation OF Letch-
er CO.. was at Pikeville Wednesday.
Mrs. Myrtle Walker was taken sick
with fever at her home on Second st.
early this week. She is in serious
condition
Miss Locy Dawes was sick for sew
eral days recently OF cold, but is now
able to attend school again
Miss Roby Brown az Paintsville was
here stopping at Hotel Jefferson We'd
nAsday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
STATE OFFICIAL
MAKES FIRE TEST.

Edwin NJ Hite OF Maysville, Assis-
tant Fire Marshal of Kentucky. was
here Wednesday in the interest OF the
Fire Protection Department OF the
state and made "A thorough and COM
prehensiye test of the fire fighting APP
paratus and general equipment OF the
city Of Pikeyille, He found the hose,
fire plugs, pressure, etc, in firstra
condition, but the chief defect that he
discovered was the undeniable lack OF
organization, which is the only way
to get the most out of the resources
at hand. ,...
A new pump is being installed which
will have a maximum capacity OF one
thousand gallons per minute. Two 9TH
err pumps of smaller capacity are now
in use at the pumping station, These
will be overhauled and used as aux
iliaries, giving three pumping units
with maximum capacity OF about
10000 gallons per hour. With addi-
tional tools and ordinances which he
recommended, Mr. Hite thinks that
with the proper organization the city
OF Pikeville will be in a better condi-
ton to fight fire than most OF the
smaller cities of the state. and this
viii mean less liabilities and lower in
surance rates.
Recommends Ordinances.
Mr.. Hite found no objections TO the
pressure in the mains and said that II
meets all requirements. The pressure
was found by actual measurement
while running through several humid
red feet Of hose to be 100 pounds which
is considered standard pressure ev-
erywhere He is, however anxious TO
have the city. as an extra means OF
protection, TO pass ordinances design
ed to prevent the construction OF
buildings that would increase the dan
ger OF fire and TO take all necessary
steps that will minimize this danger
and give property owners here the
very lowest insurance rates with the
least possible danger OF fire. He will
also recommend that salaried fire
chief be appointed, instead OF acting
nominally, as heretofore, and that a
regularly organized company be es-
tablished. He will also advise the use
Of few l-inch nozzles instead Of the
rs size now in use. With these inn
proyements and the addition of a few
other tools and appliances which he
recommended, the city win be placed
in a highly effective fire zone.
Mr., Hite will return to Pikevllle
from time to time, and will be glad to
give any assistance to the authorities
and advise them from his years Of ex-
perience as Fire Chief in different
cities in making Pikeville one OF the
safest towns in Kentucky so far as
fire risks are concerned.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
NEW METHODIST, SOUTH,
PASTOR ARRIVES.

The Rev. H. ]. Vinson, formerly of
Point Pleasant, West Va, who is to be
the pastor Of the M. e. Church, South
at Pikeville to succeed Rev |. N. Fant
min, is due to arrive here in time for
the usual Sunday services at the
church in this city. Owing to unavoid-
able delays he could not be here last
Sunday, as announced.
Mrs. Gertrude M. Without, organist.
has announced the following program
to be rendered by the choir at each OF
the Sunday services. for which elabor-
ate preparations have been made:
Morning service Prelude, Cevalleria
Rusticans, by p Mascagni. offertory,
in C sharp minor, by Adolph Jensen.
Quartette for womens voices, I'm a
Pilgrim, I'm Stranger, by g. w. Mar
stem, Postlude, Dream Of Paradise, by
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
NEW PUMP FOR
CITY WATERWoRk

The new settling tank and filter
which the city waterworks company
has just erected near the pumping sta
ton will be switched into service as
soon as new pump arrives and can
be installed. The new pump will have
capacity of one thousand gallons
per minute, and will be used in con-
junction with the old pump which has
capacity of five hundred gallons per
minute. The new tank and filtration
plant will work great improvement
in the service to city patrons, and will
be great aid in purifying the water
so that it will be practically the safest
supply that Pikeville patrons can pos
sibly obtain. This service will be given
to the people just as soon as the new
pumps arrives and can be installed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24

pleased 10 inform you that In u. ,ys..
ent condition. this water is In ,,,asl,.
satisfactory condition, there be ~
solutely no evidence OF colon baei,,,,s -,
- a'ha. ~aa,lI - "iu very 10" count
y. ~ .na.I. pel eupiu cenu.uet-
aSooitan, TN examination ~ Is ialso
frna tr",, ~ aa. - SOY enough,
t,,tta,, ~. -. poauees VI oIsahle pol
n.,Si,,a - ereiy WY IN Us piesNnt
er supply.
] trust that the Company win AWAY.
be able to maintain II In it's present
condition. Yours very truly.
d. p. CURRY. NJ. ID.
state Sanitary Engineer.
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--~-------------- 7 ;
A GOOD WOMAN PASSED AWAY

Mrs Emily Iayne Powell wife OF
John w Powell. NJ their home at
Praise. Plke-co.. KY. near Elkhorn
city. passed quietly out OF this earth
life into the Heavenly Life on August
IL. 1915, She died OF infirmities Incl
dent to extreme old age, She and Mr.,
Powell had spent over 60 years Of low
Ing married life, and reared large
family OF children. He now past sc and
blind, liz truly lonely man. Through
his life he has been one OF Pike co n.
best citizens. an honest. upright man.
He is a confederate veteran OF Col.
Mays Regiment, having followed the
flag OF the Lost Cause from Ivy Mar
rows" to Appomattor
Mrs Powell was daughter Of old
Uncle Tandy and Aunt Betsy Layne,
living on Big Sandy in upper edge OF
Floyd CO., were close neighbors 10 the
father and mother Of Mrs. r. T, Burns.
The closest old-time friendship eN-
listed between these families, and EN-
lily and Caroline were little playmates
and spent many Of their childhood hap
py hours together on the messy banks
OF the upper Sandy. laying the founda-
tons OF friendship and affection which.
increasing, continued through life, and
will. as believe. through all eternity,
Aunt Betsy" was daughter OF old
Col Tom Johns; was born and reared
on the Johns plantation adjoining
Louisa, was sister TO Mrs Emily Bur
CESS, wife Of George X, Burgess, for
whom Mrs. Powell was named, A cou-
sin to Mrs Emily Carey, wife Of VIII
liam Carey. and to Aunt Ellen Wal
deck and closely related TO Mrs. Aug
Snyder, and Mrs, NJ +. Conley, Mrs A..
NJ Hughes and quite a. number OF 9th
er good people in and near Louisa.
Cousin Emily" as | always called
Mrs Powell. was a christian from ear
ly childhood-a good wife and good
mother. She died with more than four
score years behind her, an unblemish-
ed, spotless life
II is hard to say the last word about
this good woman. But must close.
and do so with silent prayer that the
Hand OF Him who doeth all things
well" may gently lead this sad and
blind husband the few remaining days
Of his life and comfort and bless him
and all their children and grandchil-
dren And by laying this little tribute
upon Cousin EmilysH new made
grave.
Pikeville Papers, please copy
Sept. IA, 1915. r. 7. BURNS,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
LOUISA WATER IS IN
SATISFACTORY CONDITION.

Some time ago DR.. A. w. Bromley,
County Health Officer, was required
by the State Board Of Health to furn-
ish It with samples OF water from the
reservoir and the MIGRANTS for exami-
nation and analysts. This was done and
the following letter received by DR..
Bromley gives the result of the tests
made by the State Sanitary Engineer:
Sept. Q, 1915.
DR.. A. w. Bromley,
Louisa, Kentucky.
Dear Doctor
we have made sanitary analysis Of
the water submitted by you from your
public water supply and are greatly
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
DAUGHTER OF DR..
WALTERS welded.

Lexie Lenore, the pretty lb-year old
daughter OF DR., Il. +. Walters OF Yer
gle, this county, was united in mar
riage to Mr.. w. s. Johnson. school
teacher Of Letcher-co. on Wednesday
Of this week, The ceremony was per
formed at the home OF the brides pa
rents, which is on Shelby creek After
remaining in this county for few
days they will go to Letcher-co. to
make their future home The bride is
well and popularity known, and the
groom has high standing among the
educators Of his county,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
NEW POSTMASTER
APPOINTED AT PlKEVlLLE.

ROLAND t. Huffman was last week
appointed to succeed E. f. Trivette as
postmaster at Pikeville. Mr.. Trivette
having recently resigned the post TO be
relieved as speedily as possible.
Mr.. Trivette has been acting post
master here during the past four years,
and has served the people most salts
factorily.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
FLOYD COUNTY'S
RECORD FOR WEEK.
GIRL SUICIDE.

Prestonsburg. KY, Sept 20.-Miss
LAExie Patton, % years old, daughter
Of the late JEFF Patton. committed sui
eide here last night by drowning her
self in the Big Sandy River. She had
been in i'll health nearly q year. She
talked much of her father and mother
lately and asked a neighbor if she
thought one would be saved if he lost
his mind and destroyed himself.
She lived near the river bank and
after her brothers awoke and missed
her this morning they discovered her
footprints in the dust. OF the street. AT
the river they found the body in six
feet OF water.
Miss Patton went to the river bare
footed. taking care to bind down her
clothing around the feet.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
BooTLEeeER CONVICTED.

John Powell, a negro, was convicted
in the Pikeville Police Court last Mon
day morning on charge of bootleg
ging, 1t appears that he had been
carrying on extensive operations in the
liquor traffic within the city, and had
disposed of several quarts to Pikeville
patrons. He was fined fifty dollars.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
BASEBALL VICTIM.

Charlie Huffman, the young son OF
w. T. Huffman, was badly hurt while
playing ball on the College diamond
last week. He was acting as catcher in
game without wearing the usual
mask. A ball struck him in the face
breaking the nose and badly injuring
the eye and otherwise bruising his
face. He was removed to a Hunting
ton hospital for treatment,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
FARM LAND FOR SALE.

1000 acres Of virgin land, scioto- co.
Ohio, timber removed some 20 years
ago Two to three miles OF railroad
station; Good schools, churches and
roads. Soil impregnated with lime, and
grass takes naturally. Smooth hilly
land. 90 per cent OF which can be run
over with moving machine. Price
800 TO $1,000 per acre; terms 10 auIt
purchaser, and in tracts 40 acres up.
SCIoTo FARM LAND COMPANY
S-27tf. 10th st., Ashland. XIV
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
TYPHOID VICTIM.

Isaac Ostroff, a Jewish tailor at Pike
vile, became victim OF typhoid last
week at the home OF Harry Wells on
Scott-av., and was removed to hos
dition is serious.
Mrs. Wells was also very sick and
had to be removed to Charleston. Mr..
Wells, who accompanied her, returned
to Pikeville Sunday evening and stated
that his wife would be able to return
home in a short while, and that Os-
troff is in hopeful condition.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
Personals.


Mr.. and Mrs. N. NJ. White, Jr., re-
turned home Tuesday evening, after
a few days stay with Mrs. Whites pa
rents at Mt. Sterling.
w. w. Williams made a business
trip to Harold Monday.
Miss Ella Noel White returned home
Saturday evening from Jackson. o.,
where she spent several weeks, the
guest of friends.
DR.. Martin j. Leete left Monday af-
ternoon for ten days visit wit friends
In Louisville.
DR.. Hanley Allen, of Maytown, was
a business visitor in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. p. Powers have re-
turned from Louisville, where they at
tended the State Fair.
Misses Edith Fitzpatrick and Eliza
beth Leete, DR.. r. II. Leete and Claude
Stephens returned from Ironton Sun
day evening.
DIR. l.. N. Hatcher who has been Wis
iting relatives in Virginia, has return
ed home.
Messrs. Charles and Coley Allen. of
langley, were in town Friday and
Saturday.
L will See. popular salesman. was
calling on merchants here Wednes-
day.
I Mrs. T. e. Dimmick and daughter,
Alice Hopkins have returned to their
home in Huntington, accompanied by
Mrs. F. A. Hopkins.
Edward L. Allen was business Wis
itor at Au1ier Tuesday.
Rev. Wireman, the evangelist, as
sisted by two singers, is holding re-
vival at the court house. Rev. Wire
man is well known here, having held
several revivals here in the past few
years, and has accomplished much
good.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stanley, who
have been residing in Cincinnati for
the last four years. are now located in
Prestonsburg, where Mr.. Stanley will
engage in business.
Fred Vinson, of Louisa was le-
gal visitor in town last week.
Frank Layne of Laynesville was in
town Tuesday.
Or. Billie NJ Taylor left Wednesday
morning for Paintsvllle, where he will
be assistant dentist to DR.. Bill Fitz-
patrick. For the past year DIR. Taylor
has been in the office with DR.. r. III.
Leete.
Miss Gertrude Kelly Of East Point
was visiting Mrs. Tom. Dingus Wed
nesday.
DR.. e. e. Archer, Of Auxier, was a
business visitor here Wednesday.
A. C. Harlowe, manager Of the
Prestonsburg Post, is installing a new
press which, when done, will have an
up-to date equipment
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
VISITING ENGLAND.

John J. Wall, formerly manager OF
the Armour branch store at Pikewlle
and Mr.. Ed Wiseman are now in Eng
land. Letters received by friends here
announce the arrival OF the young men
at the port of Avonmouth by the steam
.er Royal George on Sept. 10th. II is
their intention to proceed from thence
TO Bristol, after spending few weeks
with Mr.. Wallis uncle at Ayonmouth
and finally To close their visit to Eng
land by spending a few days in Lon
don. They will not join the British
army. as some have been inclined to
think. and will return to America In
the near future. 3.E'
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tonsburg Monday.

tonsburg Monday.
Fred c. Hail merchant OF Prestons.
burg was a business caller here Mon.
day
Ernest Cheek has opened a grocery
store In the odd fellow building.
Rev. A. l. Allen returned to-day from
Knott county where he went to the
Baptist Association.
Benton Cox OF Martin IL here to-day
visiting his daughter. Mrs John Ven
tiers. ANONYMOUS,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
INJURED BY FALL.

Mrs. ROLAND Bishop while getting
over fence at her home in West Pike
vile one day last week fell and was
badly injured by nail in the foot.
For while notwithstanding was feared.
She is much better now and the indi-
cations Of bloodpoisaning have disap-
peared.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24
PIKE COUNTY NEWS
( Hamilton Gray.

Hamilton Gray.
Evening service Prelude Bartlett's
Dream offertory in f minor, by II.
Berens. Anthem by choir, Save Me, O,
God. by John Stainer. Postlude in Q
major, by j. l. Hatton.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24

The Floyd County Circuit Court will
convene in Prestonsburg on Monday,
October 4, 1915. There will be much
Business to come before the court and
the session promises to be busy one
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24

Stinkum Senters, in trying to get
OF freight train near Prestonsburg
Sunday, fell and sustained painful in
juries.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-09-24

Ashland T. Patrick, of Salyersyille,
Republican candidate for Judge of the
31st Judicial district spoke at Au1ier
Tuesday.