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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
PHARMACISTS FAVOR THE
 REMOVAL OF BOOZE

SPOKANE. Oct. Unregistered pharmacists in the State of Washing ton voted 234 to "A in favor of the removal of all alcoholic liquors from sale in drug stores, except for purely manufacturing purposes. according to a referendum completed Saturday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
King George Seizes Malls.

BERLIN, Oct. 7.-The steamers Zeanland from Amsterdam for South American ports; Ryndam from New York to Rotterdam; and ArakataIl from Java to Amsterdam have been forced by the British to surrender their mails. the Overland News Agen- Cy stated today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
Two Negroes Shot.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct, 1.-Two negroes arrested in connection with the murder of Bud Burns at GordOns- burg. Saturday night. were taken from the Hopen wald jail by e mob early today and shot tO death against trees on . nearby hill.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
Would Eliminate "Damn. VI

NEW YORK, Oct. 7.-Elimination of the word damn" from the Epis- cOpal prayerbook and the substitution of the word condemn" is recOm- mended by the commission on revi- sion of the prayerbook in report to the triennial convention of the Prot estant Episcopal church in St. Louis in October
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
George Bittel Missing

Information wanted of the above party who left home (New York City) in 1898. His mother and fam fly are watching and waiting for him. Address CHRIS. BITTEL, Box 32s. Albany. New York. kOct. g
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
Commission AdjOurns. s.

NEW LONDON. Oct. 7.-rhe Mexi- can American joint commission after a brief session. adjourned today to meet again on Monday next at Allan tic City. Most of the commissioners and their attaches expect to spend the Sabbath in New York.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
Your Attention

is respectfully requested for the fol- lowing notice. The Fraternal Order of Eagles. Valdez Aerie 1871, will hold one of their delightful dances on Halloween night. Tuesday. Octo- Der 31. Everyone cordially invited
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
Admiral Watson Arrives.

The steamer Admiral Watson ar rived from the south about noon to- day and left for the westward about 2:3O. Her passengers for Valdez were Hon. Samuel Knudson. J. A. Hazelet and Mrs. Hazelet, Jos. w. Brown, Seth Row. I. c. Johnson. Harry Slater. Joseph Foley.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
FLOUR HIGHEST IN
 CHICAGO SINCE 1885

CHICAGO, Oct. 7.-The price of flour was advanced to $9i.10 a bar rel yesterday. the highest level since the Civil War. Standard Minnesota patents sold for $1O per barrel, an increase of nearly $4 over a year ago.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
Two Vessels Sunk.

E LONDON. Oct. 7.-The 2500-ton British steamship Stathe and the Swedish bark Benguela. 6SS tons. have been sunk. A Christiana dis patch to ,Lloyds says the crews of the Swedish steamships Knut Hide and Dania have been landed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
Submarine Launched.

LONG BEACH, Oct. 7.-U. s. sub marine L-7 was launched here today by the California Shipbuilding Co. Mrs. w. B. FOgarty of San Francisco. wife of Naval Constructor. Fogarty, Christened the vessel.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
Moran to Meet Fulton.

NEW YORK, Oct 7.-Frank Mo ran and Fred Fulton will fight ten round bout here on Oct. 12. under an agreement announced today. This will be the first heavyweight match this season.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
Stop Cattle Export

LONDON, Oct. 7.-The Dutch gov ernment has prohibited the export of cattle, says a Reuter- dispatch from The Hague. All preserves containing meat will also come under the pro- hibition.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
CANADA TO FLOAT
 ANOTHER BIG LOAN

OTTAWA, Oct. 7.-AccOrding to the Monetary Times of Canada. the Dominion government will float a $50. 1000, ,O0O loan in New York about March next.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

:. A. Hazelet. the Chlsna minins opsxssor. accompanied by Mrs. fIaze- let. were arrivals on the Watson from cosdsvA. after having spent the sum- mer n the interior.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

IF THE union leaders keep on get ting everything they want their oc- equations wlll be gone about New ' ear's.-Ntw York Telegram
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
Good Saturday Night Show.

At the Empress this evening 6 splendid program Of comedy pictures. L,llian Walker in the comedy drama, "Pisy,ng the Game" "The Circus Mag. or The Rose in the Ring" to- morrow evening. in five acts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

HUGHES Finds Wilson Wanting" What makes it worse is that Hughes is wanting the same thing.-The Masses. N. '.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

NJ. G. Zimmerman. inspector for tha auditing department of the De- psfsEsant of Justice. who has been here for several days. left on the kAyiposa for Seward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

Earl Pufver. general manager of the Seacoast mine. returned on the Mariposa from a business trip to the States.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

Ralph McCrary returned to town at 2 o'clock last evening with seven passengers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

A de facto government Is one that
 won't hurt you If you lend 1t money New York Sun.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

W. R. Willard. superintendent of the Granite Mine. was an arrival in town last evening",
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
German Livestock Increases.

BERLIN. Oct. IA census of Ger man livestock. the Overseas Agency shows an increase of over ]. 100000 hogs and l.s0o.000 cattle during the period from June 1 to Oc:. 1 of the current year. A drop of per cent in the total number of cows is reported.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

Mrs. Harry Moore was an arrival in town last evening from the Gran ite mine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

Among other extinct animals is the one that grew the cheaper cuts.-Chi- cago Daily News.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

Frank Stone left on the Mariposa for Seward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

Mrs. Wm. Crawford came up last evening from the Granite mine on the launch B. F. N.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

J. V. Lydick. auditor for the Cop ger River railroad, accompanied by Mrs. Lydick and two children, were passengers on the Mariposa for An chOrage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

Jos. w. Brown was an arrival this morning on the Admiral Watson.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07
Pastry Prices are Soaring.

DENVER, Colo, Oct. 7.-The price Of bread and pastry in Denver will be advanced 90 per cent after Monday according to the Master Bakers as sociation, whose session begun last night, ending early today. The sub ;ect of a still greater increase was under discussion today. A monster petition is being raised asking Con gross to prohibit the shipments of food staples to the warning nations.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

Teddy Johnson was a passenger on the Mariposa for trip to Seward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-07

George Pulver. who has been out side taking a course in mine snGt- neering, returned on the Mariposa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30

What Of the future? What Of the
European War? What Of Mexico? OF
the political situation in the United
States? Momentous events are hap
pening every day. No man can predict
what changes in world history may
come tomorrow To keep posted, TO
keep in touch day by day, you should
read the CoURIER-JOURNAL.
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in this territory. II is Democratic in
politics. but truthful above all.
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Or give subscription to ATKINS &
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SMOKY vALLEP.

There will be church at the taber-
nacle by Rev. ii. A. Hay at $3.50 o'clock
Sunday.
Miss Marie Bradley entertained a
crowd OF young folks Sunday evening.
Miss Ethel Pickrell called on Martha
Roberts recently.
Miss Susie Ainsworth, who has been
visiting at this place, returned home.
Leo Branham called on his best
friend Sunday.
Miss Ethel Cyrus called on oma
Fletcher Sunday.
Esta Terry, osa Diamond and Ethel
Piclrell were Sunday guests at Brilla
Meeks'
Miss Marie Bradley and Martha Rob-
erts and Tom Isaac called on ola Hays
Sunday.
Miss Ola Hays and Ethel Cyrus call
ed on Mrs Fred wellman OF Matte one
day last week.
There will be church here Saturday
evening at two o'clock and Saturday
night Come out everybody.
DAISY WONT TELL
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DUN SCALES. OHIO.

About twenty gathered al the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis o'Bryan Sun
day to remind Mr. O'Bryan Of his fif-
tieth birthday. After a delicious dinner
was served all departed at late hour
declaring the day well spent and wish
ing Mr.. o'Bryan many more such
bright and happy birthdays.
$. a. Justice has moved from Ports
mouth 10 London.
our brave soldier boys of London
are drilling every day. They are look
ing to be called to the front any time.
II is sad to see the dear mothers and
wiwives with tears in their eyes watch
ing their sons and husbands march.
Four brothers John. William. Charley
and Clinton Perry will have TO leave
their heart broken mother. But she VIII
be fully provided for.
Mrs. John Gallagher spent Sunday
with her mother. Mrs. Sam Sparks
William o'Bryan has quit farm work
and gone to town 10 work in the res
taurant.
Haskell Miller spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Drew Berry.
Miss Mahala Miller has as her guest
Miss Nettie Streeter, this week.
Let us hear from Ledocio and Char
ley again.
Jerry Boyd and daughter olliespent
two DAYS in London last week with ms
son, Milton. who Is one OF our soldier
hoys. BLUE BELL
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30

sweets for the production Of honey that
Is uneXcelled. The three creameries in
the county do big business: stock
raising Is important. some corn and
little tobacco is grown: the cultiva-
tion 81 land being Of minor importance
compared with the general scheme Of
farming The honey revenue amounts
annually to $4,000 From two banks
ten years ago with deposit Of $500. 600,
to-day four banks are itourishing with
deposit Of $1,000. 900. So, from bank
ruptcy and ruin, depopuIated and worm
out soils. success and prosperity have
come through the adoption OF sweet
clover and alfalfa
We returned to Falmouth about 3
o'clock for dinner. our appetites grow
ing stronger as the hours grew longer.
the refrain changing slightly TO ques-
ton applied 10 the chauffeur How far
is Il To Falmouth ?" Then. How pleas
ant il is TO dwell in the house OF the
Lords OF Falmouth. The ladies' Of the
town had most sumptous dinner
waiting FOR us in a large tobacco ware
house. So bounteous was IL that the
appetites OF the travellers failed COM
pleteIy to consume all that was pro-
vided. After dinner another auto trip
was started through another section,
ending with supper in town. After sup
per the tobacco warehouse was again
the scene Of action the deck being
cleared for a bombardment Of tributes
paid by speakers TO the people for the
good time they had had. After the
speaking a dance was started which
lasted until time TO say goodbye till
we meet again.
The last day OF the trip was spent in
jefferson county. Louisville playing the
part OF hosts. AT the Y. u. c. A. baths
and refreshments were obtained in an
ticipation OF a splendid scene OF farm
ing. Two hundred automobiles con-
veyed the party for a distance Of sixty
miles over a country OF truck garden
ing. consolidated schools. etc, ending
with dinner at the Bourbon Stock
Yards. After lunch the cattle. sheep
and hog pens were visited, amaZement|
being in everyone's eyes at the enor-
nous business done by the company.
which amounts to an annual sum OF
S25 0OO. 900, thousands OF animals being
handled each day.
Representative men OF various con-
Germs entertained e-farmers in bunch
es. At $3.50 O'Clock the party met at
the manufacturers exhibit at Fourth
and Broadway: from there to Fontaine
Ferry park where dutch lunch was
served. at the conclusion OF which
speeches were made with Mr.. Anterior
acting as master OF ceremonies. Among
the party were Gov. A. o. Stanley,
Lieut.. Gov. James d. Black. Commits
sioner Of Agriculture Cohen. J. A. Ev-
ans. Jesse NJ. Jones. Of the Federal
Bureau. Director Of Extension DR..
Fred Mutchler. State Agent Godfrey
Morgan. District Agents, officials Of
the Experiment Station. all the coun-
ty agents and others. The enthusiasm
displayed by the men was the, highest
tribute that could be paid TO the sue
cess OF the trip. and it is beyond the
realization of all who failed TO go. as
experience is the only interpreter.
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Subscription Rates.

Sent One Year to any U. S. ad-
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Six months. postage paid IS.
Four months, postage paid. so.
No subscription entered for less than
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
PLUMBERS LANDING.

The prayer meeting conducted by
Rev. Charles Littleton in the different
homes OF this place have been quite a
success.
Mr.. j. o. Rogers attended church at
Flemingsburg Sunday.
Miss virgie Helphinstine is on the
sick list ~
Several from this place attended
church at the McGregor school house
Sunday.
Rev, Bruce LittIeton is expected to
leave for Detroit, Mich, in a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Daniel spent
Sunday afternoon with their daugh-
ter, Mrs L. T. Hamilton.
Haden Sherman and Oscar Fannin
were calling on Rafe Williams Sun
day.
Mrs. Rose Anna Littleton has re-
turned home from Portsmouth where
she has been visiting for some time.
Berta Daniel spent Thursday even
ing with Gusta Sherman.
Ethel CIaypole was calling on Beu-
lah Fannin Sunday
w. r. Littleton was ealing on Miss
Delmer Helphinstine Sunday
Roy Fannin called on home folks
Sunday.
Marie Cooper Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Burke. Of Col
fax, were visiting the latter's parents
Mr. and Mrs. Madison Messer last
week. ROSE BUD.
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BussEYvILLE.

Bro. Hill filled his regular appoint
ment here Sunday.
Mrs. Mont Holt and children were
visiting relatives at this place Saturday
and Sunday.
Egie and Edith Bowe were calling on
Gertrude Pigg and Thelma Ray Sum
day.
Several from this place attended the
meeting at the tabernacle Sunday.
There is a protracted meeting going
on at the tabernacle conducted by Rev.
Hill and Merrell.
Miss Emma Meek is visiting her
brother at Williamson.
Willard wellman and family were
calling on home folks last Sunday.
There viii be an ice cream supper
at this place next Saturday night for
the benefit Of our preacher. Everybody
come and bring some one with you.
PANSY
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Cash IN ADVANCE
plan TO Be ADOPTED
On October 18th, 1916, the Big SANDY
News Subscription List Will be on
New Basis. and the Paper will b.
Sent Only until the Date Paid in Ae
vance.
INCREASED COST OF PRoDUc-
TIoN FORCES THIS CHANGE

AS announced in the above headline
the Big Sandy News will change its
policy in handling the subscription list.
We are compelled either to increase the
subscription TO $3.50 per year or to take
steps that win stop all leaks and waste.
We hope by doing the latter to keep
the subscription price at one dollar.
We are making announcement OF our
new policy several months In advance
OF its adoption so that all our friends
and subscribers win have ample time
to get on the new basis.
II has been customary from -time
immemorial" almost for country pa
pers to extend credit 10 subscribers and
10 continue sending the paper until
death. poverty. disease. hopeless de-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30

the project. and wili hold chautauquas
Ia a number Of Eastern Kentucky
towns. IL y expected that Whitesburg
win pit on her very best ard make IL
bowling success
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Heavy rains visited most sections 81
I4tcher county Saturday evening and
sunday morning. and in some places
much damage was done. especially 20
growing crops. corn and garden vege-
tables. High winds also prevailed for
several hours Eikh0rn creek WIS said
10 have been on rampage and con-
siderable damage was done along the
valley.
Telephone and telegraph lines were
put out o. commission.
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Isaac Potter. Jr., Of Neon was
brought here and given an examining
trial before County Judge Henry T.
Day and bound over 10 the next grand
jury. Potter shot and perhaps fatally
wounded OWN Houston. a Baker far
mer n week ago. At this time indica-
tons are good. however. for Houston's
recovery.
ffff
The preliminary work OF the develop
ment OF The South East Coal Co. Of
the Tilden Wright coal Land tract be-
tween Thornton and Milestone above
here on the main line OF the L. a N
was started on Thursday. The first
work TO be done IL grade for side track
10 be used for aiding the machinery.
etc, soon to arrive from Wolf Coal
Ky. Within two weeks the develop
ment work will be well under way on
the new operation. A first class mining
town will be built.
The company has built splendid
little town at Seco. They have a -four
ishing operation
Work Is progressing nicely on the
development OF The EIxhorn By-Pro-
ducts Coal Co. at the X $. Potter coal
Land tract on Younts Fork OF Boone
in the coal fields. Of which Lewis F.
Haryie Is President, Sam Collins, Sec
rotary and TreAsurer. Perry German,
Manager They viii be ready 20 begin
shipping coal within thirty to sixty
days.
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along the roadbed Of the L. a y. much
ballastinE work and other improve
ments going on in order TO handle the
big coal tonnage with as much haste
as possible.
The track Is being put in splendid
condition. IL is said there has been
some big increases OF late. nearly three
hundred cars going out from the Flem-
inK -McRoberts plants alone. II is ex-
pected that the plant OF The Elk Horn
Coal Corporation at Hemphill viii be
started in full soon. There is greater
activity than ever before.
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Marriage license issued during the
week are as follows;
Madison Smith. aged p. to Beisie
Stacy, aged ie.
Charlie Caudill. aged p. to Tessie
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
LETCHER COUNTY
AND WHITESBURG.
What is Happening in this
Rich Coal Territory
of Kentucky.

wHITEsBURG KY. June 27.--sat
urday was a red letter patriotic day
Tor The quiet little town OF whitesburg
when. In the afternoon. Hon. X. Monroe
FJelds. commonwcalth's attorney and
Peilx q. Fields spoke on the importance
~ retaining a National Guard IN the
county. especially the Importance al
This time when impending dangers In
dlcate war 10 the hilt with our sister
republic, Mexico. The former impressed
Win much stress the great opportun-
ity offered young men at this time
Following the speech making a large
number OF recruits signifed their VIII
iInKneaa 20 go TO the Mexican border
and fght for their couDtry's cause.
This swelled the list up 20 over 100 OF
the required number necessary. ito, a
little later word came from the Jenk-
ins- McRoberts-E Fleming coal felds stat
ing that Is were ready 20 come 10
WhitesburE and enlist II IL expected
thar orders viii be received immed-
lately from the war department TO mus
ter IN the men. They viii go 10 Fl
Thomas.
Judge A. ]. KIRK % Paintsville also
spoke 10 several hundred voters al the
courthouse Saturday evening on the
merits OF his candidacy for appellate
honors. Judge Kirk has many friends
in this county.
Charged with the murder of Elijah
Jent william Stacy. Alex Combs and
Joe Caasum were given an examining
trial before Squire J. G. Day here few
DAYS ago. Stacy and Combs were each
bound In n bond of $500. while Cassum
was released. The murder which oc-
CURED al Blackey below here Is deep
ly deplored Cassum. who II a police
man in Biackey summoned Stacy and
Combs 10 assist him in arresting Jent-
When Jent resisted he was shot and
killed.
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Upon warrants sworn out by F. H.
Rlttelmeyer postoffice inspector II. c.
Morgan was arrested by L. $. Marshal
John NJ. Riddle Thursday charged with
attempting 10 defraud Chicago mail
order houses and Catlettsburg whiskey
houses. II Is said Morgan ordered goods
giving check signed by J. W. Morgan
The checks were bogus.
Morgan was bound over 70 the Y. $.
District Court and will be tried at
Frankfort in September.
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ARRANGEMENTS have been completed
for whitesburg's first Chautaqua 10 be
held this summer. perhaps early in
August. Washington people are behind
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30

For everyday wear is this hat Of blacE
draw. the top crown banded with two
toned ribbon and pink rose bush
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May Hogg. 10. at Blaclses
Monroe Green. "a, - Miss Louisa
Short, Is.
II. c. Heasch. 20. 70 Cora Nickel, 20.
Willie Grover 2z, to Miss Thursa
Klser. q, at Seco.
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PostofIice Inspector L. II. Rittelmey-
er. London. was on business here this
week
Mr.. II. t. Poage. Lexington travel
ing man was calling on the merchants
Of whltesburs from Monday until We'd
nesday.
Mr.. ". T. johnson. catettsburg. was
10 whitesburg business visitor during
the week.
Fon Rogers, PikeviIle and -. +. John
son, Etty, two Of Big Sandy's business
hnstIers were In town during the week.
l.. II. Smith and Guy Slaughter, two
hustIlng Bristol traveHng men have
been covering the trade Of this section
within the past few days. They report
trade as fourishiDg.
Mr.. Ed II, Earles OF Paris was reg
istered here this week
Mr.. and Mrs Mclaughlin Of Dayton,
o., and Miss Lake Erie Slayer came
in TO visit AIr. and Mrs. d. w. salyer
for some time.
r. A. BARLEY. Jellico. Tenn. who has
just closed tour OF the Elkhorn coal
field stopped OF in whitesburg this
week. He was pleased with the vast
ness OF the coal fields OF thi ssertion.
w. n. welch. Jackson travelling man
and W. w. oliver OF Hazard. insur-
ance man. representing the New York
Life were here this week.
d. /. Day attorney returned from a
business trip down the State.
Mr. and Mrs. ID. ID. Fields returned
from a three weeks visit in French
Lick Springs. Ind.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30

VI q woman 3 med
icine / saw DIR.
Piercc's Favorite
Prescription adver-
tised. ! was ner-
vous, tired out, and
it seemed as if L
was unable TO meet
my work. After L
began using the
Prescription /
became better and
so much stronger.
/ used five bottles
Of this remedy and
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