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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
CLASS PRESIDENT.

Mr. f. NJ Crum, OF lnez. KY. the
star right fielder for the varsity base
bah squad, was elected a short time
since to the position OF highest honor
that can be given student of Jun
Tor rank in any University
OF his class.
This distinction is a much coveted
one and happy is he who can measure
up to the required standard thereof,
MIR. Crum halls from the little school
of lnez where he was a student under
Prof. w, b. Ward, now President Of
Sandy Valley Seminary. He entered
and finished the Model High School
OF our University in less than half the
required time for an ordinary student
to complete it.-Prestonsburg Post,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
srRuck DOWN AND KIDNAPPED.

Struck down by a blow from a VIM
chester while on his way home from
the Jaeger tower where he was EMPLOY
ed as telegraph operator, Clarence
Dendleton. was kidnapped by Jim AMI
Jason Daniels and taken to Jail at
Pikeville.
II is alleged that Pendleton was
member of the posse that on Thanks
giving Day, 1909. attacked the horne
of Charles Daniels. opposite Devon,
killing Daniels wife and Martha, his IL
year old daughter and wounding his
sons, Jim and Albert. At the time PEN
dleton was an operator at the Alnwick
tower.
Ever since the Thanksgiving tragedy
the Daniels boys have sought to bring
the members of the posse into court
and their plan to secure Pendleton ap-
pears to have been carefully prepared.
II is stated that they lay in walt for
him behind tie pile and that as i e
PASSED one OF them struck him over
the head with a Wlnchester.-Mingo
Republican.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
JENKINS BASKET BALL
TEAMS READY FOR coMeRS

tIp nj jenkins. the model MINING
town. a basket ball association has
hcen organized. Three teams have been
orranizcd. representing that many
ciasaes of players. so that almost any
Kind Of team can be accoinmouiteu'
The Jenkins team averages lSe pou.,us,
the Amateur team l5b. ana the
team i25 pounds. These teams woulu
be pleased TO take on numper %
games with others.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
MRS. ELIZABETH hays
dies AT ACE Is.
WIDOW or JOHN HAYS DOES
NOT LONG SURVIVE
HIM.

Mrs. Elizabeth Hays, whose critical
illness was noted In this paper last
week, died Friday last. Nov. 10. She
died peacefully. in the sure hope OF a
blessed life beyond the grave. On the
following Sunday her funeral WAS
preached at the Baptist church near
the Hays home, by the Rev. ii. b. Hew-
lett, Of this city. The exercises were
very appropriate and were attended
and listened to by a great number or
friends and relatives. At the close u
the exercises the body was buried IN
the Hays burial ground. not far from
the home where the good old mother in
Israel had lived 80 long. The infirm-
tiles OF old age closed her mortal ca
reer ut the ripe age OF 70 years. She
was the widow OF John Hays. one OF
the best known men In this county.
who preceded her to the grave not
many months ago.
Mrs. Hays was born September ].
1896. To"her and Uncle John" were
born twelve children. namely: Mrs
Lucy Justice, of Hood. Mrs. Nancy
Preston, Louisa: Sarah. who lives at
home, Hester, dead; zed. dead; w. T
Hays, Lafe Hays, Major Hays. Green
Hays, John Hays, Leander and Joe
Hays. both dead,
From one who is not of kin 70 the
deceased the NEWS learns that she
was In every case good woman, or
as ne expressed II, "a good. kind, moth
erly woman" This speaks much. al
though the words are few. He further
said that he felt sure that she Wa:
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
HOME FROM THE
GENERAL ASSOCIATION

The Rev. Mr.. Hamilton. OF the Bap-
tist church. Is home from Jellico, Tenn,
where no attended the General Asso-
citation Of the Kentucky Baptists- This
was probably the first time In the his
tory OF the Association that Its annual
meeting was ever held outside the
state. The state line between Kentucky
and Tennessee runs through Jellico,
and the church In which the Assocla- :
ton was held Is on the Tennessee side
OF the line,
The Union Thanksgiving services oi
the Louisa churches are announced to
be held Thursday evening In the Bap-
list church. beginning At 7 o'clock. The
Rev. l.. Z. McEldowney. Of the Nj y
church South win preach the sermon
for this occasion.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
GENERAL INVITATION
TO The INAUGURATION.
EVERYBODY IN KENTUCKY WEI.
COME TO THE CEREMONIES
ON DECEMBER 7,

The inauguration of Hon. a. o. stan
ley. as Governor, and Hon J. ID. Black
az lieutenant Governor, will take place
al the Capitol. Frankfort, at noon on
Tuesday, December l. 1915.
An Kenuckians regardless OF party
afIiIation. are most cordially invited to
attend the ceremonies incident to the
inauguration.
clubs and other bodies that wish TO
participate should notify the Inaugural
Executive Committee as soon as pos
sible in order that they may be as
signed positions in the parade.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
HELD LUCKY NUMBER.

For several nights past d. j. Bur-
chett, manager of Eldorado theater,
has been distributing prizes among his
patrons. The following were among the
lucky ones. Miss Virginia Hager, a
turkey. Miss Georgia Greever u $3.50
gold piece at one time and chicken
at another, Miss Marie Hale chicken,
Jack Crutcher n chicken, and Hamil-
ton Wilson chicken. All these articles
are handy to have about the house at
any time, more especially at this sea-
son
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
MR.. TURKEY LEAVES
FOR WHITE HOUSE.

Lexington, KY. Nov. 1.-THE thirty
Ave pound turkey which will be pre-
scented 10 President Wilson for his
Thanksgiving dinner by South Trim
BILE. clerk OF the House of Representa-
tiyes at Washington. was dressed to-
day by Lexington poultry company
and will be shipped to the White
House Monday. The last Shtpment of
turkeys from Central Kentucky to the
Thanksgiving Day market Of the East
was sent to-day. these shipments dur
ing the last few days having aggre-
gated about 100000 pounds. The farm
ers received an average OF about IL
cents for them.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
MISS AMELIA MARTIN MARRIED

Rev. John Martin requests the honor
OF your presence at the marriage of his
daughter. Amelia to Dr. Thomas Dugar
on Wednesday morning. the first OF
December. one thousand. nine hundred
and fifteen at half past ten o'clock,
Methodist Episcopal churc ch
South, Huntington, w. Va
Miss Martin is the cultured dauet :
ter OF Rev, John u. Martin, and is Wei
known to many Of our people, and :
much loved by tliem.
The brides father. the Rev John
Martin, was many years ago the pas
tor Of the NJ. f.. Church South. tins
city
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
nlEp NEAR RussEYvlLLE.

Noma, the ls year old daughter OF
MIR. and Mrs. David Hughes, died last
Thursday night OF pulmonary hemor-
rhage after lingering illness of tuber-
culosls. she was buried on the follow
ing saturday In the Busseyville grave
yard, following appropriate services
conducted by the Rev. ii. u. Hewlett
The deceased was bright and aitec-
tionate girl. The family has the sym
pathy OF all in their sad bereavement
Noma was the fourth OF the children
10 fail a victim OF consumption.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
PROF. SMITH HERE TO
ENCOURAGE SHEEP INDUSTRY

Prof. Mark Smith. OF the Animal
Husbandry Department OF State UNI
yersfty. Lexington, was in Louisa this
week, and made two or three trips into
tho country with Mr.. w. T. Kane In
auiring into the sheep Industries OF
lawrence county Prof. Smiths hob
by" II IL Is allowable TO call II so. is the
raising OF spring lambs, one OF the most
profitable businesses in which any stock
raiser or farmer can engage. He re-
ports a satisfactory visit.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
LAKE Has DECLARED WAR.

Do YOU know that red is sign OF
Danger. II also means blood, This the
the meaning OF the red posters that are
coloring this section OF the country.
lake has declared war on The Gar o'
High Prices, and his Allies are the
People. The first big engagement wll
occur nj an early hour saturday. NOV,
a. The Crown Prince. lsraisky VIII
he commander in chief, with numer-
o,is aides, and the battle will continue
until High Prices are entirely routed
vhile the Allies get the benefit OF me
arbting and the Car is entirely routed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
ACTIVITY IN PERRY COUNTY,

The grading work on the railroad up
Main Buffalo is being pushed in order
10 have II ready In time to accommo-
date the operators when they are ready
to dig coal. These new developments
will add greatly 10 the output Of the
Hazard field. Tho railroad company Ia
preparations to handle this
coal when all the minea around here
start TO work.--Hazard Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
OIL Increased TO
s1.42 PER BARREL.
ADVANCE OF TEN CENTS GIVES
A BOOST TO DE-
vELoPMENT.

The oil market is going along in a
satisfactory manner to producers and
is helping out very considerably in the
local field. The price jumped few days
ago from slS2 to si.+2 per barrel in
Kentucky. In other States the Penn
sylvania grade has reached $500 Those
who follow the situation predict that
top prices have not yet been reached.
The South Penn company will soon
drill another well on the Lycans prop
erty. on the West Virginia side of the
river, three miles below Louisa.
The Huntington company that drill
ed in a good well at Potter station will
start another well within a efw days.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
PROMINENT PHYSICIAN DEAD.

DIR. John II. Murphy. prominent phy-
stefan OF Martin county, Kentucky
near Naugatuck, passed away at ms
home Monday after an illness cover
ing the past several years. The inter-
ment was held Wednesday at the fam
ny cemetery on Long Branch and was
largely attended.
The deceased is survived by a loving
wife and mother. one grown daughter
and two sons. His death will be keenly
felt in his homo community. where he
numbered his frionds by legion.-Ain-
10 Republican.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
WIFE OF VICE PRESIDENT
OPERATED UPON.

Indianapolis, Ind. Nov. 22-Mrs.
Thomas Marshall, wife Of the Vice
President, was operated on today for
abdominal trouble. The operation is
said TO be dangerous. Mr.. Marshall
says his plans for returning to Wash
ington were suspended pending the
outcome Of the operation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
COURT oE APPEALS.

Frankfort. KY, Nov l2'-Bayes VS.
rovn OF Paintsville. Johnson 'alhrm-
ID. n ca
chesapeake n Ohio Railway Com
,.nv etc. Va. whitaker's Administra-
sor Floyd; petition for rehearins In
each case overruled.
yellow Chief Coal Companys Trns-
tes w. johnson. etc, Johnson revers-
Cd. ,o,nson
Mineral Fuel Company vs. Johnson,
Ietcher; motion for time 70 ''e '''''
averruled for want OF notice
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
CALLED ELSEWHERE FOR
EvANeELIsTic SERVICES,

Rev. l.. e. McEldowney win go to
Russell. Ky. next Monday to conduct
a series Of revival services in the NJ
b. Church South. He Will go to Paints
vile for the same purpose In January,
and probably to Ashland first church
later. Rev. McEldowney is one OF the
ablest preachers in the conference ana
his services are in strong demand as
evidenced by these calls.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
HAS BOUGHT A FARM
NEAR FlEMlNGSBuRG.

Mr.. Fred Atkinson, Of Paintsyille.
has purchased farm about one mile
from the town OF Flemingsburg, Ky,
and the family will move there in the
winter or early spring. II is an attract
i've blue grass farm and they are much
pleased with il. Mr.. Atkinson's health
forced him TO retire from the banking
business and he hopes to find farm life
more healthful
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
REVIVAL MEETING AT
BAPTIST CHURCH

The Rev. Mr.. Webb, of Blue Noun
tain, Miss, will begin meeting at the
Baptist church next Sunday. Nov. 2S.
He is a well known Southern evange-
list, with a fine reputation as sue
cessful preacher. He will be assisted
by a competent singer. The meeting
will be continued until further notice.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
A NEW CHURCH EDlFlcE
MAY BE BUILT IN 1916

A new church building for the con-
gregation Of the NJ. f. Church south
at Louisa will probably result from the
movement started recently 1t depends
upon one condition. which will be set
tied within the next few weeks. II ia
vorably terminated the church au-
thorities win adopt plans and get ready
to start work in the early spring.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
TuE FRONT ROW.

Referring to a note In this column
recently calling attention to the nee
essity of carrying shears and clearing
the shrubbery il men would see the
preacher at church the Big sandy
News suggests that the shrubbery neeo
not be disturbed IL the men will occupy
the front pews. The objection TO that
is. the reflection from their bald heads
would blind the ladies.-Cynthiana
Democrat
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
BIC FAILURE lN AuNrlNeroN.

Huntington. Nov 2O.--The Prindle
Furniture Company OF Huntington and
Charleston. filed petition In volun-
tary bankruptcy in federal court here
yesterday. Liabilities OF sli5,274.ls were
sAown in the schedules while "a claim
OF slsa.646.l0 assets including out
standing notes and accounts Is made.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
APPOINTED ADMINISTRATORS.

Mae wortman, aunt of the Iate
Richard Blevins, was appointed ad-
,n,nistratrix OF his estate, over the OBJ
1ac,,on of the grandmother. Mrs. Pony
Blevins, who stood next IN reiat,ol' ~
tho dead boy, and VINO appeh'eu W
Judge Wade TO appoint her as we
greater part Of the estate is coming 70
her The grandmother lives In Johnson
county and the aunt in BOYD county
Aahiand independent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
STRAWBERRIES STILL.

Mrs j. II. Terrill exhibited here Sat
urday number OF welldeveloped
Strawberries samples OF quite a num-
ber that were picked from the bed at
her home several miles south OF town,
last week. Todd county, with the
weather that has distinguished Novem-
bcr. 1915. will soon rival Florida as o
summer resort.-Todd County Times.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
SPECIAL SERMON.

On the first SUNDAY, December 5, at
10 o'clock a, M, at the Pleasant Ridge
school house. the Rev. l.. NJ. Copley
viii discuss the subject of Marriage,
Divorce and Remarriage. All are corr
daily invited and young people are
specially requested to come. W..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
WANT TO ABOLISH
MecREARY COUNTY

Lexington, Nov. 2O.-Citizens OF Pu-
laski county report today said had
started move to abolish McCreary
county which was formed out OF
part OF Pulaski. Payne and Whitley
counties A bill will be introduced in
the next legislature to restore, Pu-
lash and Whitley counties to their
original boundaries.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
soLvAY COMPANY
BUYS MORE LAND.

Twenty -one acres OF land Just above
Solvay Coke Company, at Ashland,
has been purchased BY that corpora
ton from Z. NJ. Gartrell at a consid-
Grafton OF 10000 w. W. Stevenson. To-
cal manager OF the plant, stated that
the new land would be used for, track
age and storage purposes at the pres
The general supposition is that the
purchase OF the tract looks towards
the erection of another unit to the big
bi-product plant. A unit is now in
course of construction. The plans for
the Improvement now in progress are
said to call for two additional units
to cost something over one million
dollars
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
WE'RE LICENSED ANp WE'D.

Ford Cook, age Sc. TO Tillie Fitch, so,
both of Torchlight, Ky.
r. b. Thomas, age 36, to Dina Lester,
22, both OF West Virginia.
Both OF these couples were married
In the Clerks office by Rev. NJ. a. Hay
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1915-11-26
loE rHE BOOK FARMER.

Our new serial story. Joe. the Book
Farmer" will start next week or the
week following, Do not fail to read H..
The story ia based upon a real exper-
ienee and will interest everybody.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-02

Harry. what's wrong with your"
said she after time, since ! still re-
manned moodily staring ahead. l did
not answer. would not look at her Tor
time. but at length she turned. She
stood. say. with her hand on my arm.
her chin raised fully. her serious eyes
fixed on me. The dark hair was blown
all about her face. She had on over
her long white sweater loose silk
waterproof of some sort which blew
every way. but did not disturb the
Zines of her tall figure nor lessen the
pale red and white which the sea
breeze had stung into her cheeks. She
did not smile. and her eyes. I say.
looked steadily and seriously into mine
whats wrong with you?" she ask
ed. frowning slightly, as it seemed
to me.
"Everything in the world is wrong
with me. as you know very well.' said
l. cam I rot a poor man? Am not
an unsuccessful lover? Am I not a
failure under every test which you can
apply? Am not coward? Did you
not tell me so vOurSelfv'
Her eyes grew damp slowly. II
didn't mean it" said she.
Then why did you say it,"
1T was long before-that was be-
fore last night, Harry. You forget"
What it it was?" l demanded. II
was the same man then that was last
night
II didn't mean it, Harry" said she,
her voice low. Her hand was still on
my arm Her eye now was cast down;
the tip of her toe was tracing Il circle
on the wet sand where we stood.
Il didn't think" said she after lit
tie While.
Il presume not said l coldly.
Sometimes women do not stop to
think You have not stopped to think
that there is Il limit even to what my
love would stand, Helena. Now, much
rs l love you-and l never loved you
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-02

so much as do noW-I'll never again
ask you for what you cannot give me.
I've been rubbed the wrong way all
can stand. and I'll not have 1t any
more. I've brought you here, yes, and
I'm sorry enough for it. But I'm
going to fix all that now soon as
cam"
what do you mean. Harry?" she
asked quietly.
"Yonder, across the bay" said l,
pointing, runs channel. That's the
Cheniere. l presume the lighthouse
boats come from in there. Maybe
there'll be one down after the storm
in day or so. He'll take out mes
sage and get it on some boat bound
for Morgan City, perhaps"
"And what then?''
"Why, shall send out any message
you like, besides my own message to
the parents of these boys of mine.
And I'll send message, too, to my
friend Manning"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-02
CHAPTER Xxx.
CHAP TER Xxx,
In Which There Is No Rapprochement
With the Fair Captive.

In Which There Is No Rapprochement
With the Fair Captive.
ia ELENA turned her eyes where
hi l pointed once more, this time
I'LL seemingly northward across
~ the bay. Wonder is still an
other CHANNEL said |, mot twenty
miles from where we stand. 1t runs
back to the live oak islands, where
my friend Manning has his plantation.
If the tide serves and we can get the
yacht atloat it won't take us long to
get in there. Once there you are safe.
and once there | say goodby. Judge
for yourself whether or not this is
the last time"
"And when will that be, Harry?" she
demanded, still tracing some figure on
the sand with the toe of her little boot.
''That, have said is something l
cannot tell But as soon as possible,
rest assured"
She was silent now. confused, lit
tie abashed, a mood entirely new to
her i'll my recollection of her many
moods. Her hand still lay upon my
coarse canvas sleeve as though she had
forgotten it. l bent now and kissed it.
Harry" said she in whisper, ''dont
sou care for me any more?'
"Go back to the camp, Helena" said
l. You know | do, but I've done
enough for you, and I'll do no more.
All coward can do to keep you safe
l have done, but I'm no such cow
ard as to follow you around now and
bangle at your apron strings. It's
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-02
Copyright. 1913. by Emerson nough

/ kept on until at length | saw the
nodding lights Of the Belle Helene
lighting the gloom more definitely
about me. Presently l made under her
lee, so that the dinghy was more man.
ageable, and at last edged up almost
to her rail. planning how. perhaps.
might cast line and SO make fast.
But first tried calling.
"Ahoy, there below. .Johnr' l called
through the dark. At first there came
no answer. and again l shouted. At
this | saw the door of the dining sa.
loon pushed open. and John himself
thrust out his hand.
"Al litee." said he. merely greeting
the casually. "Yon Gomez"
YES" said l. with equal sang froid
"You makee quick jump now. John.
s'pose come in"
''All litee." said he once more. l saw
now that he stood there. a book and a
bundle in his arm. Perhaps he mad
been reading to pass the time.
Be that AS it may. l cautiously pulled
lHe ulASHy uHueI Tie lee VI lie Tetle
Helene. Timing his leap with sagac.
tty and agility combined which had
not suspected Of him. my China boy
made leap. stumbled. righted him
self. got his balance and so placed his
bundle on the bottom of the boat and
his book upon the seat. where he COW
cred it carefully against the spray.
"All litee." said be once more. ~
makee pull now. You come this
place."