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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
FLOYD COUNTY'S
RECORD FOR WEEK.
News From Prestonsburg
and the Surrounding
Country.


James Hogan Spradlin a prominent
man of Prestonsburg, died Monday
morning, April 10th. with the dreadful
disease tuberculosis. Mr.. Spradlin was
born Dec is, 1878, making him nearly
80 years old. He was elected Circuit
Court Clerk in 1910 without opposition,
was a member Of the Democratic state
Central Commute, was close politi-
cal friend Of ex-senator Camden and
Senator j. c. w. Beckham. Express
ions of sympathy from these men, to-
gether with other prominent democrats
thruout the state were sent to the be-
reaved wife and children. Mr.. Spradlin
was a member OF the Masonic, order
here, the chapter at Paintsville and the
Knight Templers and Shriners at Ash
land
Funeral services were held here Mon
day by Rev. J. w Jackson OF the M.
n. Church, assisted by Rev. Pope of
the Baptist church. The body was ac-
companied to Bowling Green for bur
ial by Rev jackson and 10 Harkins,
Zebulon Lodge. They We're
joined by Masons at Ashland.
Mr. Spradlin was recently converted
in a series of meetings held here by
Rev. Byrd OF Wilmore, Ky. He leaves
a wife who was Miss Zula Ann Dayen-
port and four children, three girls and
one boy.
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MEREDITH, w. VA.

John vanhorn and Al Woods. of
Zelda, KY, were calling on Ransom
Mullens Sunday.
Perry Workman was visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Molly Hodge Sunday.
Elihu Belcher of Erie, w. Va, pur-
chased fine male Of Sam Wilson Sat
urday.
The Belle Telephone company has
several men engaged clearing the right
OF way near our village.
Matt Rowe has been on the sick list.
Bob Loar and Clarence Skeens, OF
Meredith, w Va, who have been work
ing for the United Fuel and Gas Co, at
Ironton, o., paid home folks a visit Sat
urday.
Mrs. Belle Loar. who has been on the
sick list is improving.
Mrs. Louisa Loar was calling on Mrs.
Chat McComas Tuesday.
The young folks had n party We'd
nesday night at Mrs. Mlllie Testers.
and reported n fine time.
r. C. Potter OF Catalpa, KY, was a
business caller in Meredith Saturday,
Lee Dear was of few days this
week with his family. He Is working
on the C. and o, carpenter force,
William Howard is busy improving
his real estate.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
DOINGS OF JOHNSON .
COUNTY PEOPLE.
News From Paintsville and
the Surrounding
Country.

Friday night at the home OF Mrs
Marcus Dayis, Miss Leona Webb was
married 10 MIR. Asberry Patrick bN
Rev. IL. y, Conley
Mrs. Ernest Archer of AuNier mas
been spending the week with her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs, Jas. w, AuNior'
Mrs. Enrette Evans is visiting home
folks az Willard for a few weeks
Or. j. Verne Rice, who has been Yis-
iting Judge and Mrs. II. y. Rice Tor
some weeks, has returned to New York
Miss Anna Mary Kelley spent sun
day with home folks in Ashland,
Or. Tobe Vaughan Of Jenkins was
here over sunday
Miss Beatrice Butler spent sunday
in Louisa,
Mrs. Labnn Kirk and children have
gone 10 Jenkins 20 Join Mr.. kirk, who
has been work there for some time
Mr.. Carson Davis is q business visl-
tor here today,
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Wheeler spent
Sunday with MIR and Mrs, Dan p:
Preston,
@. b. Vaughan Of wayland was here
over Sunday.
Mr.. Everett Hitchcock is down for a
few days from Jenkins.
Mr.. William Klicke is n business Wis
itor here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs F.. l.. Fogg have return
ed from Louisville.
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TATE CASE CITED.
State Treasurer impeaehed Twenty
eight Years Ago, Says Combs.

Lexington. KY. April 9.--Aifred
Combs, venerable father OF State Sem
ator Thomas A. Combs. stated to-day
that u number OF newspapers had err
roneously published that the last i'm
peachment proceedings against a pub
nc oniciai In Kentucky before those
brought against County Judge VIII
liams, OF McCreary- CO.. was slxty-nIne
years ago, and seem to have forgotten
the impeachment OF James W.. Tate
state Treasurer, who disappeared about
twenty-elght years ago. taking siOO. 600
OF The States money with him.
Mr., Combs, who at that time was N
member OF tho State Board OF EqualI-
I , was appointed committee to
check over the books left by ,rnte NJ
Combs stated that though Tnte 40.
faulttd for large sum, q portion waa
recovered from his estate and the s,a,o
lost only about $4,000. '''
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lizen of Prestonsburg in the near fu-
ture
Personals.

Personals.
Mrs. w. III. Layne and Mrs. 10 DAY.
idson are attending the Presbytery at
Pikeville this week,
Heber wheatley OF Paintsville was
here Wednesday.
Mr.. N. NJ. White, Jr.. returned We'd
nesday from a few days visit TO Mt.
Sterling.
]. Bascom Clark was business Wis
itor at Wayland Friday and Saturday.
Bascom Vaughan Of Wayland was
here Tuesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Porter Of Latkey
attended the funeral of j. II. Spradhn
Monday.
MIR. and Mrs 10 HarlSins and son 10,
Jr, returned sunday night from visit
to Cincinnati and Maysyille,
Dr. Whittenmore, tuberculosis spec
ialist OF PEBBLES. o., was here Sunday
night to see j. II. Spradlin. lie re-
turned home Monday
Mrs. Gabriel Hughes OF Cliff "a SUI
fering with a severe attack of bron-
chitis.
Miss Florence Wilson, the attractive
sister OF Boss Wilson Of this city, re-
turned Thursday to her home at Wei
ston, o., after several weeks visit here
with friends.
Tom Fitzpatrick OF the First Ma
tlonal Bank was ii visitor in Ashland
Thursday.
Mrs. Belle Gardner sprained her foot
and has been unable to walk for sew
eral days
Mrs. VIM. Dingus is on the sick list
this week.
Miss Maude Saulsberry left Thurs
day for visit to her sister Ruth IN
Ashland. She win also shop In Hunt
ington.
Mrs. win Callahan and children left
Monday for an extended visit to rell-
lives in New York.
Mrs. Edith Carter Goble and two
children left Thursday for IA few days
visit to Mrs. J. c. Martin mt Records,
KY.
Il. c. Snyder is moving his family
10 Catlettshurg, Ky.
. w. II. Brown, an employe Mt the G..
& o. station here had the misfortune OF
running nail deeply into his foot
Tuesday which has caused much pain
and will probably keep him from work
for some time.
Henry Miller OF Louisa was recent
ly employed by the Electric Pressing
Co. here.
Mr.. and Mrs b. p. Carter returned
from a visit 10 Garrett "Wednesday.
J. NJ. Morrell of The Morrell supply
Co, is a business visitor In Cincinnati
this week.
Messrs. Estill Campbell, Elem and
Block OF wayland were business visi-
tors here last week.
A turkey dinner was served TO the
guests OF the Elizabeth Hotel Wednes-
day,
DR.. II, II. Lette is indisposed,
ii. f. Patton OF Swampton. KY
agent for Commonwealth Life lnsur-
ance Co, has rented the property re-
Gently vacated by +. G. Snyder
Mrs. Edna Dingus. representing Ada
Chapter OF the Eastern Star. accom-
panied Mrs. James Spradlin to Bowl
ing Green Monday.
Misses Ethel and Alta stephens very
pleasantly entertained the members OF
The Guild society Wednesday after
noon. At four O'Clock an elaborate
luncheon was served TO the guests
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eeckHAM AND HELM.

washington, d. C., April lO.-The inn
preston that "a hen Is on in Kentucky
Democratic state politics gained ground
here to-day when II was learned that
Senator Beckham and Representative
Harvey Helm had quietly left Wash
ington to go to the Blue Grass state.
1t is assumed that Senator Beckham
has gone home for consultation with
his lleutenants regarding several im-
portant Developments
Some of Senator Beckham's friends
have advised the junior Senator TO
Jump in and bust the slate" and II Is
believed that Senator Beckham has
gone home to look over the situation
from every triangle and decide whether
or not fight Is worth while.
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pREsRY1ERY GUESTS.

The following are attending the Pres
bytery and are being entertained by
the members:
Prof. Gilbert, of Lexington and Mr..
Ogden of Ashland are the guests of
James Stewards.
DR.. and Mrs. James Barber OF Mays
Vile and Miss Rhoda Bailiff of Dayton,
DR.. j. F. Record.
Rev. A. E. Smith OF Scottsborough
and Mr.. and Mrs. L. b. Hurt OF Jenk-
ms, Rev j. r. Crawford and family.
Mrs. John b. Scott of Lexington and
Mrs. E. S. Porter OF Louisville, Mr..
and Mrs. A. E. Auxier.
Mr.. /. H. Goodnight OF Frankfort
and Miss Florence Tyler of New York
City, T. H. Hartman and family.
Rev Hugh Leith of Coyington, Mr..
and Mrs. w. p. Call.
Mrs. Frank Halloran of Bellview and
Mrs. Ed Hornsberger OF Jenkins, Mr..
and Mrs. Linton Trivett.
Emil Bauman of Flemingsburg and
Mr.. Hinson of Flemingsburg, ]. Il.
Hatcher.
DR.. Erwin of Dayton, ]. S. Cline.
Miss Josephine ogden OF Ashland
and Mrs. Lyons of Lexington, Mr.. and
Mrs. j, A. Scott.
Mrs. Gaitskill of Mt. Sterling and
Mr.. Apperson of Mt. Sterling, j. NJ.
York.
T. w. Rainey of Newport and w a.
Beattie Of Falmouth, A. r. Williams
at Pike Hotel.
Miss Sue Scott of Lexington and
Mrs Mary Kendall of Mt. Sterling, G.
c. Bowles at the Pike.
Rev. Geo. A. Joplin Of Louisville and
Mr.. ]. S. Dapp of Ludlow, r. L. Miller
and family.
Rev. and Mrs. A, r. Harding are the
guests Of ]. w. Call at the Pike
]. F. Dwelley of Frankfort, guest Uf
Mrs. w. A Campbell at the Jefferson.
Miss Carrie Wise and Miss Bislow
guests T. S. Bales at the Pike.
Mrs. Pettibone and Mrs. Coursay Of
Ludlow, j. p. Hobson at the Pike.
Mr.. w c. Condn OF Ashland, James
Hatcher at the Pike.
Mrs. d. Berry. C. c. Bowles at the
Pike.
DR.. F. J.. Cheek. t. G. Parker at the
Pike.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley. ]. r. John
son. Jr., at the Pike.
Richard p. Ernst of Covington IS
here this week stopping at the Pike.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
MOTHERS MEETING OF
THE w. C. T. U.

The w. C. T. U. of Pikeville held a
"Mothers Meeting" at the auditorium
of the Pikeville High School Thursday,
April 9th. A good program was rem
dered which consisted Of several good
papers. one by Mrs. j. r. Crawford,
President, title MANS Help Meet,
and one by DR.. z. A. Thompson on
"Parental Duties" The papers were
very much enjoyed by every one pres
ent and were voted to be published in
the Pike County News this week. The
w. c. T. U. ladies hope that every
family in town will get a copy of the
paper and read these interesting
thoughts.
The curfew law was discussed and
a committee appointed to meet with
the city council.
After serving tea and waters they
adjourned to meet in two weeks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
WEDDING BELLS AT poNIrAoN.

Our quiet little community was sud-
denly awakened "wednesday evening.
April 8 By the joyous ringing OF many
bells which rang out clear and musical
on the sun breezes uf the early twilight.
y was then our neIghborho0d learned
that beautiful wedding had occurred
at tho home OF Mr. and Mrs. Dave
Wollman when their daughter Fannie
Wellman and Eldon Fields were unit
ed In the holy bonds Of wedlock. REV.
II. W. Lambert performed the cere-
mony. Only close friends and relatives
were present TO witness the wedding
which was a surprise TO many. Both
parties are Of this place and are high
~ respected young people.
DONITuON tptENnS
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DoNITHoN FRIENDS

Friends 81 Mrs, J. .. Clayton. who
has been ~ so long. win DO glad TO
hear that she has improved quite a
good deal during the past few days.
Some OF her sputum was sent 20 bac-
teriologist and was submitted to rig
i'd test. II is said that this chemist re-
ported that no trace OF tuberculosis
was To be found. This, OF course must
be very gratifying and reassuring TO
Mrs Clayton and her family. they hav-
ing for a long time believed that she
was suffering from tuberculosis with
no hope Of recovery.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
PIKE COUNTY NEWS

vile spent the weekend with Mrs.
Moore's parents on Shelby.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. johnson of Pike
vile spent the weekend on Marrow
bone with Mr. Johnson's parents.
Mrs. DIR. Prichard of Harold and Mrs.
Octava Hamblin of Big Stone Gap, Va,
were shopping Saturday in PlkeNliie.
DIR. r. A. Thompson, a leading ply
.iician Of Pikeville, was called to Lou
lisa last Friday on account of the III
ness of his little nephew, Dr. Burgess
son. t
Miss Lizzie PETIT May, who has been
attending school here this winter re-
turned this week to her home on Johns
creek. She was accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. j. j. Stone and two chll-
dren.
Mr., and Mrs. John Leslie OF johns
creek, who have been living IN Pike
vile for several months, have moved
back to their farm FOR the summer.
Their daughter Miss Gladys will remain
in Pikeville to complete the school term
and will board at the Derriana.
Mrs. John Cross, so, OF lsland creek
died at her home last Saturday night
The letters received by friends state
that Mr. and Mrs. John w. Langley
will be home early IN April
Mr., Adams of the Western Electric
company, is in PlkeNille on business
John Weddlngton OF 'hesser spent
Sunday in Pikeyille.
lobe Wiley OF Paintsvliie, is mere. on
business TINS week.
Miss Ruth Hurt who accompanied
her aunt, Mrs. Ruth Lake TO her nome
IN Huntington returned 10 fiheNiiie
Sunday night.
F. 7. Hatcher OF PlkeNille rs IN WASH
ington, D. g, this week on business,
There will be no services at tne bap-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
MEn lN pAlNIsvlLLE.

Russell Hager and Miss Dawson
Becklem Halstcad were married In
Palntsville nj the home 81 Judge Fred
A. Vaughan. Rev o. J Cardrr. Of the
Methodist church, officiating The
groom il the youngest son of the late
Daniel NJ HaEer, who was one Of the
leading merchants and business men
OF the Sandy Valley. and brother OF
william Hager. father OF Judge 5. W.
Hager. Democratic nominee for Gov
ernor in 1907. The groom - a young
business man OF Pnihtsyille. Tho bride
Is sister OF Mrs. Fred a. Vaughan
and n daughter Of Hon. Nathaniel
wicldlne Halstead. Of Bardstown. n
distinguished lawyer.
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Hon. w. n. May Returns
From Alabama.

Hon. w II. May attorney for the
Consolidation Coal Co, who recently
passed thru Prestonsburg on his way
to Birmingham, Ala, where he went To
defend some Of the agents Of the COM
pany charged with violation OF the Al
ALBANIA labor laws, has returned TO his
home at Jenkins with the report that
his clients were acquitted.
To those who know Mr.. May this IS
not a surprise. Having been common
wealth's attorney the past eight years
and prosecuted to conviction many i'm
portant murder cases, he has learned
well both side of the criminal practice.
Mr.. May is making good in his new
employment.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
GENOA, w. VA.

w. T. Hardwick has completed his
new store. II is on the site Of the for
mer one, which was destroyed by fre
a short time ago.
Mrs. Felix Thompson Of Wayne was
visiting friends and relatives here last
week.
A. ]. Endicott Of this place has Just
returned from a trip OF Washington
ID. G.
Mrs. Theron Ball is on the sick list
Mrs. Clara White has severe case
of tonsilitis.
Mrs. NJ. J. Walker Of this place has
returned home after an extended visit
with her daughter. Mrs. w. Il. Pack
of Glenhayes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
ROAD COMMISSIONERS
APPOINTED.

The following citizens were appoint
ed last week as Road Commissioners OF
pike county: Mr.. P. F. Preston, Pike
Vile; ]. C. Runyon, orinoco; ]. b. RAJ
mey, Praise; Sam Childers, Praise;
orrison Smith, Canada; j: H, Ratliff,
ST.. Regina: r. t. Elswick, Mouth Gard
and w. w. Charles, Phelps. These men
are to direct the expenditure of the
road money secured from the bond is
sue, if it should carry.
The bond issue will be voted on at
a special election to be held May 6th'
the amount being 100000. OF the eight
commissioners appointed four are Dem
ocrats and four Republicans. Each OF
the eight magisterial districts is rep
resented.
The county treasurer reports nearly
$4,000 in his hands; and all debts paid
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
LEAGUE SOCIAL AND
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The Epworth League of the NJ T..
Church South held social in the base
ment of the church Tuesday evening.
A large crowd was present. After play
ing several interesting games, refresh
ments We're served which consisted OF
ice cream and cake. Immediately al
ter adjournment the members of the
League met in one of the Sunday
school rooms and elected officers for
the wear
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
A CORRECTION.

Mr.. Lon Workman. OF Il. d. No. J..
Louisa. writes the NEWS complaining
rather vigorously about his name APP
pearing on the delinquent list, because
he was on the Assessors books twice.
The explanation accompanied the pub
ilcatlon. so there was no reflection up
on Mr.. Workman. When the Sheriff
is charged wrongfuiiy with n poll tax
there is no way for him 10 get credit
for II except To have the court credit
him along with the delinquent list, at
the same time showing Il was there
because OF being on the book twice.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14

| wish 10 again urge all OF those who
are interested IN Home Demonstration
Work To write me In regard 10 the
work.
The county Is large. l am covering
as much ground as possible. yet ! can
not reach all Of you before the time
your seeds should be out.
II YOU viii just write or phone me
at present, then later VIII be to SEQ
you.
Girls from 10 10 is especially are
urged 10 think OF this. All for your
good Doesn't cost you II cent. No
scheme as many think. but a matter %
deep enough Importance FOR che Unit,
ed States and State 20 take up. TO givo
the girls Of the county another side OF
education, a new social life Also. n
financial chance Of their own.
Remember am for your Rirl and
boy. Give me chance Is know you.
MISS FAIRLEE DAVIS. H-D.w.
Louisa. Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
MUCH IMPRovEp.

I James Childers, who suffered n frac-
ture OF the skull in an encounter with
Andy See at Torchlight three weeks
ago, has left the hospital and returned
to his home on Three Mile. He regain
ed consciousness a few days after be-
ing operated upon, but has not yet full
ly recovered the powers OF speech, y
is said.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
YOUNG BOY kiLLED BY N.
& w. TRAIN AT COAL GROVE,

Paul Each. ~ year old son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Jos, Each, Of Coal Grove. was
almost instantly killed when he fen be-
meath the wheels OF an N. q w. freight
train, Thursday The boys body WINS
cut In two. tho wheels passing over
him Just above tho waist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14

Chester Bellomy moved to Scioto
county. O.. where his father-in-law
Green Travis lives.
r. b. Skeens was shopping at Fullers
Saturday.
George Lambert will occupy the prop
erty vacated by Green Travis.
f. b. Collins of Lackey, KY. was Wis
iting Miss Florence Loar Sunday,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

BIZ. c. Francisco Of Ash Camp, was
In Pikeville Saturday.
Mrs. Annie Maynard OF Gulnare has
been visiting friends in Pikeville.
Mrs. Chancey Childers OF Island creek
was In the city Saturday
]. ]. johnson OF Jenkins, enroute TO
Louisa, spent Saturday IN Pikeville.
Atty. w. w. Reynolds Of Plkeville
was In Prostonsburg last week on bus
mess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Moore Of Pike
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
YOUNG LAO PAINFULLY HURT.

Claude stapleton the young son OF
County Attorney and Mrs. Sam Staple
ton fell from the fender OF Fitzpatrick
& Matneys transfer car Wednesday
and sustained painful though not ser
ious injuries to his left les. II was
said he was riding on the Tenders OF
the car and attempted TO get on OF u
ut his home in East PRintsville when
he fell and was thrown under the car
which struck and ran over his leg be-
low the knee and bruising Il severely
-PaintsviIle Post.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
VOTING PRECINCT DIVIDED.

By an order OF the county court last
Monday the white House precinct was
divided making a now precinct an
Greasy creek with the voting place at
the mouth Of Hurricane and includes
all the votes on Greasy except those on
two mile. -Paintsyille Post.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
QUIETLY MARRIED.

Mrs. Eliza Steele, Of PKeville, was
united in marriage TO Mr.. J. 5. Shaver
Thursday evening. The ceremony was
quietly performed at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. T. ]. Williamson on Third-st..
Rev. Geo. F. Tinsley, pastor of the
Christian church officiating. They will
remain in Pikeville and will occupy
the property vacated by Mr.. Ed Burke
on Corner Of Fourth-st. and Scott-av.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
CHILD ADOPTED.

Mrs. William Messersmith, of Ash
land, was here last week to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Ella Stone. Mrs. Mes
sersmith has adopted little Margaret,
the nine year old daughter OF Mrs.
Stone, and took her home ON her re-
turn last Friday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
Child Loses An Eye.

A very sad accident occurred late
Tuesday afternoon when Walter, the
four year old son of Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Mann had the misfortune OF getting his
left eye torn out with a pick. Little
Alma Vaughan. an aunt years old
and the little boy We're playing gard
eners and as Alma raised the pick in
digging the other child stopped over.
and the pick struck it directly in the
eve cutting il in two The child was
very sick Wednesday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
a FRIeHTFuL ACCIDENT.

The five year old child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charley Compton, of Yeager, was
burned to death last Saturday The
clothing Of the little one took fire from
an open crate and before help could
reach it, fatal injury had been inflicted.
Death relieved the child's sufferings in
a short time.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
jim X. sPRApLIn DIES
AT PREsToNs5uRa.

Jim H. Spradlin. a prominent and
popular Democrat OF Prestonaburg, died
OF tuberculosis Monday. The body was
taken TO Bowling Green. the home OF
his wife's relatives. lie was Circuit
Clerk OF Floyd county and roaigned on
account OF III health
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
RECENTLY LICENSED TO MARRY.
George stamper, Sc, TO. Maggie Har-
less, ~,
SQUEEZING THE GAS
CONSUMERS SOME MORE.

The new gasoline plant on the Ken
lucky side OF Big sandy river near
Lockwood is nearing compilations
II Is said this is one OF a number OF
plants being installed at pumping sta
lions on gas lines. The great Increase
in pressure at these stations makes q
considerable amount Of gasoline BY
condensation. and It is chiefly 70 take
care OF this and to relieve the lines Of
the product that the plants are being
put in. The extraction OF the gasoline
is said to reduce the heat units OF the.
gas somewhat and this is where the
interests OF the gas consumers come in
again, After passing through tho
wringer the gas is thoroughly dry"
Only Hbou, six men will be employed
in operating and caring for the plant
near Lockwood after its completion.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
ENTERTAINED.

The Woman's Missionary Society oil
the NJ. E. Church South held its regu-
.ar business meeting Friday evening at
the home of Mrs. F. t, Hatcher, on
College-st After the business was
completed delicious refreshments were
served TO the delight of all present.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
Sun Brothers Show Here Soon.

Sun Brothers representatives was In
town Wednesday making preparations
for the big show which viii be here in
a few weeks. The people connected
with this company have so conducted
themselves heretofore as to make them
welcome always TO our city. ,r.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-14
A DINNER.

The Domestic Science classes Of the
Pikeville College assisted by their
teacher, Miss Francis Bowles, served
dinner to seventy-five Of the guests at
tending Presbytery at the Presbyter-
ian. church Wednesday at ~ o'clock.