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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02
LETCHER COUNTY
AND WHITESBURG.
What is Happening in this
Rich Coal Territory
of Kentucky.

WHITESBURG, KY, May 31.--Al-
though the rain of last week offered
much relief TO most all crops at this
time rain is badly needed and dis
couraging aspect is offered to farmers
throughout this section. 1t looks as
II the Irish potato crop will be prac-
tically an entire failure, especially
early ones, although late ones are look
fng poor. Considering the drought
corn crops look well, although small
acreage has been planted. perhaps the
smallest in years. Pasturage is suffer-
ing. especially grasses and clovers.
The streams of this section. includ-
ing the Kentuiky river. are the lowest
ever known at this season of the year.
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A meeting of the hustling Whites
burg Commercial Club was held here
a few nights ago when steps were TIA
ken to do much street improvement
during the summer and fall months.
II is their purpose to lay out new
streets In Lewis addition and TO build
concrete walks In that section OF the
town. A bridge Is also to he built
connecting the Lewis addition with
the main part OF the town. Electric
lights are planned too by n movement
which is now on. whltesburg In, de-
termined to improve and equal In ev-
cry respect hor sister towns.
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The people OF Whitesburg Responded
chHerfully and tho town ~ u nave It's
nrit chaufhuaua this aimmer,. II ..will
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02

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Coal O. ~ Seco IL ,bis co,,rty nas
lately nnrchased the macb,ner,. ana
supplies OF the mining concern a.
Wolfe Coal In Rraatbttt co,,r,v which
rectntIv closed business ara ;ha no
chInerv viii AZ once ~. hrongb, 30 ,ha
Tilden wright coai la,d tra., 80,
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operation and q tirst class uininc ,o,,,,
Is 10 he starred ,nnefiiataIy tn.
date u e r,,n,orsd for ~. initial ,,ars
is June i. a large number IN man VIII
II h said Announcements viii 400, ~.
made for the beginning ~ ! Now cal
operation q Tire vicinity ~ wbi,es.
burg. j. IL Han ana others ~ Roma
will make the deyeIopment
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Guiding ]. Wesley Reedy. Mr. HIM ana
others have been LODGING over coaII
properties in the vicinjties q, ltavking
and Sergent above ber,, vim 4 ecu N
leasing properties FOR enrlv deyeIon-
ment
THE coal fields sactions ~ Hatcher
county are rapidIy coming ina tbeIr
own. The section has brigbt fr,,nre
in stroe for n ana i,s dsvsIonr,sn, 4
inst beginning
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Due To a number ~ serions wrecks
down the L. & n. durine the mast week
messenger trains bava haen rnnning
from two 10 four hours late almost
every dav. making the late tr,in froyn
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02
MILO.

Farmers are very busy in this vi
cinity hoeing corn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ked Mills, OF Toma-
hawk, were visiting the latter's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Hopson last
week.
Miss Vatah Robinson OF Stidham
was visiting Miss Minnie Fannln Sum
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Castle were Wis
itine Mr.. aid Mrs. n. C, Stafford last
week.
Russell Castle OF Huntington. IL Wis
iting his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs.
Sam Williamson OF Stidham.
Vergil Ray az Tomahawk, wna via-
iting Miss Mary Reed Sunday evening.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs George Gray has returned from
Millersburg where she attended the
commencement exercises. She brought
her son Howard back with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Thomas of Mar
rowbone Coke Co.. were shopping in
Pikeville Monday.
Mr.. John T. Sydnor. of F'reeburn,
KY. is a business visitor here this
week.
Attorney Edgar p. Rice OF Ashland
is a business visitor here.
Attorney A. j. May OF Prestonsburg
was In Pikeville Monday on business.
Attorney ]. S. Cline returned from
Portsmouth Sunday night where he
has been to see his daughter Mrs.
Vest. who ls very III.
Mr.. Ben Lockwood OF Paintsville was
visiting In Pikeville last week.. .rs
Raphael Steel OF Edgarton. W. Va
~ q business visitor here.
Il @, Francisco OF Ash Camp is a
business visitor In Pikeviile.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02
sAccALAuREATE SERMON.

The Baccalaureate Sermon OF the
Pikeville High School was preached by
Dr. J. r. Crawford, pastor Of the Pres
byterian church here Sunday night at
the VI. E. Church. South. DR.. Craw-
ford's address was on Education for
Citizenship. All who did not attend
this service missed rare treat.
After services collection was Ia
ken for the Armenian People who are
destitute on account Of the war.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02
DIVISION DEPUTY
COLLECTOR FOR PikEvILLE.

Washington, May 3O.-As move to-
ward suppressing alleged Illicit distill-
ing in Pike-co, KY, and surrounding
territory, the Treasury Department has
decided to establish Division Deputy
Collector at Pikeville. There now are
six Division Deputies in the internal
revenue district, and one of them will
be transferred to Pikeville.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02
WOMAN CONVICTED
OF MURDER.

Mrs. Mousie Robinson has been SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for killing
her husband, John Robinson. She was
given term of eight TO twenty years
The killing occurred March 2sth at
Keyser. this county, where Robinson
was employed as a miner. Mrs. Rob-
inson pleaded unbearable provocation
for the deed She formerly lived in
Catlettsburg.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02
WOMAN ACQUITTED.

Mrs. Polly Mccoy has been acquitted
of the charge of poisoning her husband,
Coon Mccoy. She was accused of put
ting poison in whisky which he drank.
Neighbors were attracted by his cries
for help and he died in a short time.
Analysis showed the presence of
strychnine, but the prosecution failed
to prove that Mrs. Mccoy poisoned the
whisky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02
FLANERY CASE
CONTINUED.

The case of w. f. Flanery for killing
DR.. Thornbury has been continued un-
til the September term of Circuit Court.
The trial at former term resulted in
a hung jury.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Miss Florence Hunt of Coal Run
gave birthday party for Miss Jennie
Pruitt of Pikeville last Monday night.
Quite number Of friends were pres
ent and good time was reported by
ALL
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02


Mrs. J. d. Mayo is at Paintsville Wis
iting friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Harkins returned
Monday night from an extended visit
TO the far west n
j. ID. Harkins left this morning 10 at
tend court in Lexington.
Mr.. and Mrs. -. c. May have been
attending U. S. Court AT Catlettsburg.
Miss Susan Porter spent the after
noon here shopping yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S, Moies entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff Moles from Auxier
this week.
Dr. Endicott. from Louisa. was
pleasant visitor over SUNDAY Mr., En-
dicott recently resigned his position
here 10 go 10 Louisa. II was thought
by many he would accept position as
Deputy Clerk.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02
JURY DISAGREE.

The case of commonwealth against
Tom Burchett, colored, for killing Joe
Harris, colored, resulted in a hung jury,
for conviction and four for acquitta-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02

Deputy Marshal Sanders arrested
Harry and C. d. Kessee Friday on a
charge OF selling moonshine six miles
east Of here the same day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02

]. R. Johnson, Jr., member of the
State Central Committee went to
Frankfort Wednesday to be present at
seven o'clock dinner given by Cover
nor Stanley for the members of theState
Executive and Central Committees.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02
FLOYD COUNTY'S
RECORD FOR WEEK.
News From Prestonsburg
and the Surrounding
Country.
Big Bond Forfeited.

Sol Fleming, former deputy sheriff
of Floyd-co.. charged with the killing Of
Pike-co. constable Sid Tackitt last fall.
was TO have been tried at Prestonsburg.
but when the case was called from the
docket Fleming failed TO appear. and
motion was entered to forfeit his bond.
which was fixed at $4,000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02

easiness In certain sections Of the copn-
~ the Bank IL glad 20 report that their
deposits increased the day after the
fire 100000. which is proof Of the high
esteem and confidence the people have
in the instftutIon's managers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02

The Empire Stock Co. has inst closed
q successful week at this place and
their performances were well attended
from all over the county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02

We are headquarters for Baldwin
pianos. Clough and Warren organs, Re
gina music boxes, Telephones. Regina
phones. etc, j. r. Wood & Sons diam
onds, all standard watches. clocks, jew
elry. sheet music, talking machine rec
ords. spectacles from the cheapest TO
the finest. Krytox tense. Strings for
violins, guitars. banjos. mandolins.
player music. John Holland fountain
pens and cheaper grades and many 9th
er articles at lowest prices and best
terms. Watch and jewelry repairing
neatly and promptly done at reason
able prices. Your trade kindly solicit
ed Call on or write THE ]. T. GEVE-
DON MUSIC & JEWELRY CO., 209
Division-st.. Pikeville. Ky. 2t.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02

F. p. Howard is building new bar
Der shop on Main-st. in place OF the
one burned last Tuesday night. Mr..
Howard had no insurance on his build
ing and furniture and the fire resulted
in a heavy loss TO him. Notwlthstand-
ing the fact that he had no temporary
quarters in which to move he set up his
chair under the shade OF stalwart oak
on the corner and was doing business
on the ground floor as usual with more
patrons than ever.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02

Judge Butler is speedily disposing OF
the felony cases and misdemeanors on
the docket. He is giving the bootleggers
a hard row to weed. and he is receiving
commentator from the people gen.
orally for this work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02

After the IRE the Bank Josephine
was fortunate enough TO get new quar-
tprs IN the Hon, Walter 3. HarlxIns' law
ONCE and although there was some un-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02

The New Magnet Theater will open
Thursday. June first with five reel
feature and expect large audience.
The building is magnificent one and
which all Prestonsburg should be proud.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02

The Southern Bell has moved into
new quarters at the Hopkins building
on Court-st. and have much better
equipped office than before. Also the
Western Union win occupy the lower
room In the Hopkins building.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02

The people OF whItesbuW Responded
chHerfplly and tho town ~ t0haye Ia
nrit cbaufhuaua this mmmer,. Il .,wil
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-02

Work has begun on the new Metho-
dist Church South on Second-st. last
Tuesday. The proposed building is to
cost $4,000 and will be constructed OF
stone. Mrs. @. p. Archer has the dis
tinction OF removing the first shovel
full OF dirt in starting the excavation.
The lot was donated by Mr. and Mrs,
Archer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
First Aid
to the
Shopper

News of the Store Which
Gives Hints of Little
Things That Fashion
Dictates and Which
May Be Found at the
M. & <.
Autumn is here in all its
olor1 and even before the
: ,-ees and bushes take on
heir beautiful colorings the
III fashions predict that it
/ to be a very colorful sea-
s0n.
The navy frocks, which
seem to be in particular
favor. are adorned with
touches OF colored embroid-
cries in warn and chenille
and then there are the dress
q that come in the beautiful
brown shades of the autumn
tinted oak leaves, the soft
red colorings of the maple,
while the greens are the
beautiful shades of leaves on
which the frost, no matter
how hard it bites, has no eff
feet aside from giving it a
warmer. richer coloring.
Our line of autumn ndress-
es is really unusual and
Nilady. be she short and
plump. tall and slender or of
medium size will be at no
loss to find exactly what she
wants to fit her particular
svle and personal points in
choosing Just the right sort
Of garment.
II YOU are to toe the mark
Of the newest STYLES in foot
wear YOU will be wearing the
two-toned boots. This not
only means shoes Of two
shade combination of leather
but also shoes with tops and
bottoms OF contrasting col
0rs.
Besides being very strik-
ing our shoes are Of such ex-
cellent workmanship and in
c0iors so fashionable that the
most fastidious will be de-
lighted with what we have
to offer.
Soutache braid and metal
lie threads stitched in intri-
cate designs is one of the
trimming motifs of the smart
serge dresses which are so
attractive for street and gen
eral utility. wear and of the
charming afternoon frOcks
q satin, Charmeuse, GeOrg
cite, taffeta and cOmbina-
tons Of materials.
In many instances the
0ralding and the touches of
wool embroidery is the sole
trimming and Is used on the
collars, cuffs. belts and often
N wide band trimming of
the skirt.
We have anv number Of
models illustrating this
idea which is meeting with
general approval, Judging
0y the enthusiasm display
ed BY every patron who has
seen our unusual stock OF
dresses.
Whatever changes have
come in the styles in suits
and dresses nothing Is SO
marked as the new style IN
separate coats and their eX-
aggerated width. They are
wonderfully attractive and
many Of them hang straight
Tom the shoulder in great
Tlpples Of material and are
not even belted. They have.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-19
The Railroad Trouble.

The problem of settling the differences be-
tween the railroads and their employees is large
enough without complicating it at this time by
the injection of politics.
President Wilson has called the executive
heads of all the large railroads into conference
and is discussing with them the demands of the
brotherhood leaders, representing the employees.
Above all the discussion and the general pub
lie interest in the developments comes the dis
cordant note that the railroad officials will re-
main adamant because to yield will mean to ad-
vance the candidacy of President Wilson to the
detriment of Charles Evans Hughes.
Those who thrust forward this assertion o,
attempt to sustain it do grave injustice to the
railroad executives and their genuine hope to set
tie the existing differences by mediation. Few
will believe such an assertion.
The eight-hour day for the trainmen means
a straight increase in salary of II per cent for
the majority of the employees. To the railroads,
it means immense increase in the appropria-
ton for payrolls and revolutionary adjustment
of the time schedule for the majority of the
employees.
Punitive overtime and other minor matters
in. dispute, it is suggested by President Wilson
should be left to an arbitration board, the mem-
bers to be selected by him.
As the representative of 100 900 900 people the
these negotiations Few will dare intimate that
he will do other than what he conscientiously
feels is for the best interest of the country and
its people.
The same standard of judgment ought to be
applied to the heads of the railroads. They are
facing the greatest problem that has come in
their careers. To comply with the demands OF
the men in many cases will bring certain unprof-
table lines to the verge of bankruptcy. 1t means
more to many than the success OF failure of any
candidate for President.
At all times the railroads have been willing to
submit their differences to impartial arbitration
board. The employees have not been disposed to
accept this solution of the problem. These facts
are cited merely to show that the big men of the
railroads were willing to have the points in dis
pute considered by board long before there was
any thought of retarding promoting political
candidates..
The whole country hopes that the question
will be settled without a strike that will damage
the general public, cripple business, delay mails
and cause untold havoc. 1t is unfair and unpatri-
otic to feel that the railroad men would bring
about a national disaster merely because the,
hope to aid man to reach the White House.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-19
81 Am Not that Man. "

In recent interview the Kaiser again denies
that guilt for plungng Europe into bloodshed
rests upon his shoulders. He reiterates that the
war was forced upon him, and calls upon his ante
belum reputation for loving peace to support his
contention that he struggled for peace until his
enemies were at his throat and self-defense was
his last resort. In the interview he says:
Il do not envy the man who has the respon-
sbility for this upon his shoulders | am
not that man"
There have been numerous similar statements
from the Kaiser. In fact ever since the begin
ming of the he has been making declarations
that "he is not the man." But he has not gone
into the facts. He has not given to the world his
explanation OF the events of those DAYS when
Europe hung the brink of the greatest war of
history, and finally was pushed over by Ger
manys declaration OF war against Russia
A man of royal blood assassinated. Then
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia But
still Europe was not at war. No world power
had unleashed her armies. The great war now
raging had not started But Germanys declara-
ton against the Gar and the rush of German
troops over the frontiers of Poland threw the
scales out of balance, and the great war was on
But even if the great wars beginning should
be traced to the Austro- Hungarian breach of the
peace, the Kaiser may find difficulty in escaping
Dldlie. Is there doubt that BernS hand guided
the Austro- Hungarian course before the dual mon
archy declared war? The insulting note that was
sent Serbia seems to have been written with a
confidence that could be born only of the strength
of Germany's armies. Serbia was given but 48
hours in which to reply. The entente's plea for
an extension of time was not granted. Ger
manys armies mobilizing. Serbia replied
with all the humbleness that nation could put in
writing. Austra-Hungary recalled her diplomatic
representative two hours later. The ententes s
pleas for peace conference were ignored Arbi-
tratlon was treated likewise. Austria Hungary
showed that she intended to war
The Kaiser, apostle of peace, offered no rea-
sonable peace plan Now after seeing his handling
OF Austria-Hungary through two years of war
is there doubt that he could have guided his
ally as we'll in peace?
There is no doubt that Germany was ready
to strike. There is no doubt that the entente
was not ready And it matters little how deep
the facts are probed; they always seem to point
accusingly to Germany To these facts the
Kaiser must give better answer than: 81
am not that man"
The Washington herald., 1916-08-19
AFTER DINNER POLITICS
By DR. E. J. EDWARDS,
:, Author Of New News Of Yesterday" Etc
GRANTS SPEECH FOR GARFIELD.
Copyright by the Newspaper Syndicate
Copyright 1916. by Newspaper Syndicate
Author OF New News Of Yesterday" Etc.

colonel Frederick Dent Grant was
roma or talking with his friends about
ms rather, often relating some anec-
oote containing simple incident
Wnlch nevertheless threw an illumin-
ating sidelisht upon the character Of
the great soldier Colonel Grant often
spoke with great frankness OF details
IN the generals life. and it was always
observed that, like his father, Il he
couid not speak in a friendy or appre-
clatiye way Of any one then he did not
speak at all
l asked Colonel Grant, shortly after
MS return to the United States from
MS service as United States minister to
austria, II he ever heard his father
make any comment about the failure
OF the Republican national convention
In 1880 to nominate him for president
for the third term.
Ihere was always a misapprehen-
sion" said Colonel Grant, about my
fathers relations to that third-term
movement. He knew absolutely moth
Ing about 1t until 1t was we'll under
way. / know that at first it was his
disposition to say to his friends that
they must give the plan up, and for
TWO reasons-f1rst, because he believed
In the unwritten law which limits a
presidential service to two terms, and
next because he felt that others in the
Republican party than he were entitled
TO such recognition as the nomination
for the presidency gives He was, how
ever, over-persuaded by friends, who
told him that II the great party leaders