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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
STANLEY'S APPOINTMENT
| OF HATCHER Is POPULAR
NEW PRISON COMMISSIONER ONE.
OF BEST KNOWN MEN IN i
TENTH DISTRICT. u

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 14.-One of the
most popular of Governor Stanley's ap-
pointments so far is that OF +. Tom
Hatcher, OF Pikeville, as a member Of
the Board of Prison Commissioners to
succeed former Adjutant General Henry
R. Lawrence. of Cadiz. Mr.. Hatcher has
served as Deputy County Clerk in Pike
county and also as Commissioner of
the Pike Circuit Court. He is a mem
ber of the law firm of Johnson & Hatch
err but as he said to The Herald COR
respondent "Johnson,s the lawyer Of
the firm" tgss, A'
Mr.. Hatcher represented the Tenth
District as a delegate to the Baltimore
convention which nominated Woodrow
Wilson for the Presidency and has been
close friend andsearnest advocate Of
Governor Stanley ever since the form :
er Second District Congressman be-
came factor in State politics. He waD
born in Pike county in 1880, married .
Pike county girl. Miss Della l. Leslie
and has two fine children,'a boy Of IL
years and girl of {. He is a born poll
itician and has more friends who ca4
him Tom than any other man in the
Tenth Congressional District He is in
thorough sympathy with the Cover
nor's retrenchment and reform pro-
gram.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
mrs. HENRY BUSSEY
died WEDNESDAY
A BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER ANS
wERs THE uNTlMELY
SUMMONS.

Mrs Henry w. Bussey, OF Bussey-
VILE, died Wednesday at the home OF
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Pigg.
this city, after an illness OF about two
months, dating from the birth of a
child, who, with the three other chill
dren and her husband. survive the wife
and mother. Shortly afternoon SER
vice conducted by Revs. Young. McEl-
downey and Hamilton was held at the
residence. The body was then taken to
the late home OF the deceased at BUS
seyville, accompanied by many friends
and relatives. On Thursday afternoon
burial was made in the Busseyville
graveyard, funeral services being con-
Quoted by the Rev. Mr.. Young pastor
OF the NJ E. Church. Notwithstanding
the very inclement weather the funeral
was very largely attended, many from
Louisa being present. The house SER
vice at the Louisa homo on Wednesday
was also numerously attended
Mrs. Bussey was 33 years old. She
was in all respects beautiful char
acter. She was devoted wife and
mother, an affectionate daughter. a
consistent member Of the M. E. Church.
and kind and helpful friend. Her sad
and untimely death is greatly deplored.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
PART OF METEOR FALLS
NEAR GEoRGETo'"N

Georgetown, KY, Jan. 12.-At
a portion OF the brilliant meteor tn
fell early this morning is resting in a
ravine about a mile out of Georgetown
near Codeys mill, according to 7. X.
Skinner, of the Codey's Mill neighbor-
hood This is the story Of Mr.. Skin
ner Tonight who has just recovered
from the electrical shock he suffered
when the meteor fell so close to him.
According to Mr.. SINNERS story, he
was feeding HIS stock when the meteor
fell. 1t seemed to him that a portion
of the meteor "as big as house" fell
over q cliff across the Elkhorn.
He suffered so severely that he could
tell nothing about it until might. The
Elkhorn is SO swollen from the rains
OF the past few days that 1t is i'm
possible to visit the point where the
meteor is supposed to have dropped
Mrs. John Lewis Thomas, a neigh
Dor, said the meteor seemed to pass
SO close to her that she felt she would
have been able to touch it with a pole.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21

Cincinnati, o., Jan. 1S.-Receipts and
shipments of live stock today at the
Cincinnati Union Stockyards were:
Cattle. Hogs. Sheep
Receipts ,,.... 1853 1868 4
Shipments -. 1858 2.110 -.
cattle-Steady; shippers $6.2gQ8.25;
butcher steers, extra s7.500S. good to
choice s6.25G7.40. common to fair $3.50
Q6.25; cows. extra s5.50@6. good to
choice s46O95.40. common OF fair 50
94.40; Gamers s3Q3.S5. stockers and
feeders 3425@7.15; bulls steady; bo-
lognas s5.25L6.26. fat bulls s6.25@6.50;
milch cows steady.
Calves-Strong and 25@50c higher;
extra s10,75Q11. fair to good $500
1850. common and large $4@10.25.
Hogs-Active and strong; packers
and butchers zoe higher; light 's5c high
er; pigs soc higher; selected heavy
shippers s7.6007.65. good to choice
packers and butchers S7.60@7.65, mixed
packers t7.40@7.60. stays S445.25, COM
mon to choice heavy fat sows $500
7.25, select medium G60G1S0 lbs) S7.45
@7.bo, light shippers t7@7.25. pigs Clio
fbs and less) s5@7.
; Sheep-Steady: extra s6,50@675
good to choice s5.75@6.4O. common to
fair s2D6.60. se----.
LAmbs--Steady TO strong; extra
sl0.75. good to choice $9.50410.65. com
mon to fair sS.25@9.25. culls $69s.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
REVIVAL SERVICES CONTINUE.

In spite OF the bad weather the re-
vival at the NJ. Z. Church South now
nearing the close OF it's third week
goes on with unabated interest. The
church is filed almost nightly and its
good effects are visible in the number
who go forward. asking the prayers OF
the church. A very pleasing feature of
the meeting is the fraternal interest
manifested. pastors and congregations
of other churches being frequently in
attendance and participating. All thru
McEldowney, the pastor has borne up
well although at times showing evil
dence OF fatigue. He has evidently been
laboring under an attack Of lagrippe
but has shown no sign of discontinue
ing his noble work. The daily morning
prayer meeting in the homes will be
continued during the remainder Of the
meeting. There have also been prayer
meetings held in the church on some
afternoons. II the meeting is protract-
ed beyond the present week, notice
will be given on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Powell, the "Swee'
Singers OF Israel" have both been la
boring under some indisposition, but
continue to please with their efforts.
On Sunday morning Miss Kate
F'reese sang solo which Mr.. McEl-
downey aafd fitted his sermon. Sunday
night Mr.sK. r. Umfieet. Of the musi-
cal department. of the X. N. C. sang Q
solo
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

On Friday evening, Jan. 14th, at the
Hotel Brunswick, this city, Mr.. Charles
Holbrook, Of Louisa, was married to
Mrs. Eliza Green, OF near webbville,
this county. The Rev. M. A. Hay said
the interesting words which made the
couple man and wife. The ceremony
was witnessed by few of the groom's
Louisa friends. Shortly after receiv-
ing the hearty Congratulations Of the
assemblage, Mr.. and Mrs. Holbrook re-
paired to the comfortable home on
Lady Washington-st., which he had
fitted up for their occupancy. The
bride, very handsome and worthy
young woman, is a daughter of Mr.. l.
w. Webb, a well known farmer of this
county. The groom, we'll, he is Char
ley Holbrook, well known and popu-
lar travelling salesman. During the
past few months he has been married
several times-by the gossips-but it's
sure go this time and the NEWS
thinks both he and Mrs. Holbrook are
to be congratulated on the pleasant
event. He is the possessor of many
friends and has the respect and esteem
of all who know him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
Married At Seventeen.

Then Mrs. Mayo intimated that she
had not always been unable to esti-
mate the extent OF the family possess
sions In acres, II was but seventeen
when we were married" Mrs, Mayo
admitted. "and we had to struggle very
hard in those days. There were times
at first when had TO make over my
dresses and worry about the pennies
but they were the happiest days OF all.
II remember one time. while Mr..
Mayo was teaching school that we were
down to bed rock The only money we
two possessed on earth were few old
coins that l had saved for their value
as curios. A show came TO town--one
OF these theatrical attractions Of the
calibre OF East Lyme or something
like that. just had to see that show
and after a bitter struggle with myself,
/ decided that a certain old half dol
lar. made in 1906. had to be sacrificed.
THE seat sale was established In the
postoffice and 30 that morning. Mr..
Mayo and walked In and reluctantly
gave that lone half dollar for two quar-
ter seats. We paid 1t over carelessly
Just as II IL were a common everyday
half dollar and went 10 the show.
Buckingham Has Old Halt Dollar.
John Il. Buckingham was In charge
OF the postoffice and took IN tho coin.
He afterward became cashier OF our
bank in Paintsville That was seven
teen years ago, and II has not been
long since was In the bank one day
when he said to me. Mrs. Mayo. ]
have something here that you have not
seen for many years. and l know you
will be very glad to get IT. Then. what
did he do but unwrap q piece OF paper
and produce that same 1906 half dollar
that l had paid over SO long ago for a
couple OF tickets to q cheap shown He
had saved II all that time, intending TO
surprise me with IL when better cir
cumstances had come-and never once
mentioned IL duriag his close connec-
ton with our business affairs"
Thru her close association with her
husband In his interests and her init
mate knowledge OF his plans and as
pirants, Mrs. Mayo acquired close
insight into the management OF the
vast enterprises OF the late magnate
long before his death. She saw his
fortune grow from nothing to one re-
puted To be the largest in the South and
when his death came when he was at
the height OF his activities she was pc
cullarly fitted TO take the helm and
guide the administration.
The innumerable intricacies involved
in the many forms Of investment were
left In such perfect order by their late
director. that Mrs. Mayo found her task
not 30 difficult as many supposed but
still the administration OF the estate
was n real problem OF big business.
Her friends say that she Is remark
ably gifted with executive ability and
keen perception OF commercial deal
ing. and Ia qualified To initiate her
son into the great field OF develop
ment OF natural resources.-Lexington
Leader.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
BORDERS MISSING.

Catlettsburg, Jan. 1s.-The case OF
the Commonwealth against M. F. Bor-
ders, charged with conspiring to muir
der Harry Dingman, was called this
morning for trial. The commonwealth
announced ready. The defendant was
called and failed to make his appear
ance. The bond was forfeited and a
bench warrant issued for the defendant
forthwith and placed in the hands Of
the sheriff. The bond was fixed at
$4,000, and the case passed until We'd
nesday morning. The sheriff and his
assistants are now out looking for Mr.
Borders.
1t is talked among those who are in
terested in the prosecution of Mr.. Bor-
ders that before night a reward will
be made up and offered for his capture
also that Governor Stanley will issue
a reward for his arrest and conviction
Ashland Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
several TRIALS and
CONVICTIONS FOR FEL0NIES
END OF THIRD WEEK FINDS CIR.
CUT COURT STILL IN
SESSION.

When the NEWS went 10 press last
Thursday evening the jury was occu-
pied with the case of the Common
wealth against Pete Blankenship for
the robbery OF Young's store. The case
was given to them shortly after supper.
after an argument by attorneys ontboth
sides and In short time the jury re-
turned verdict OF guilty and fixed his
punishment for one year and one day
In the penitentiary.
About one year ago in this city Bert
Hampton seriously cut and wounded
John Roberts, better known as big
John" The difficulty took place in
Louisa near the old Sullivan corner.
He was indicted for cutting with in
tent to kill. but the jury reduced the
case to misdemeanor and assessed a
fine OF $1,000. and in default OF the pay
ment he went to jail
Friday afternoon Commonwealth s
Attorney Waugh was compelled to
leave for Frankfort to appear before
the grand jury OF Franklin county, TO
give evidence in the McGlone case Of
Carter-co. He returned Monday morn
ing.
viously received penitentiary SEN
burglary of the Young store. The jury
found him guilty and fixed his punish
ment at confinement in the penitentiary
for one year and one day.
A short time before the present term
OF court Chas. Childers and A. II. Mil
Ter, OF Mead's Branch, had a quarrel
over division fence. During the alter
cation Miller struck Childers with a
hatchet and Childers fred pistol al
Miller. Both were indicted and on the
trial OF his case the jury acquitted Mr..
Miller on the grounds OF self defense.
In the case OF the Commonwealth
against Jeff Coilinsworth. charged with
giving n cheek without having suffi-
| cient funds In the bank TO meet II, the
| jury. after few minutes deliberation
returned a verdict OF acauittal.
| In the case Of the Louisa Baking
company against Jeff Davis the jury
returned n verdict for the plaintiff.
Corda Carter, u woman living in this
place. was tried for false swearing
found guilty and sentenced to the PEN
itentiary for period OF not less than
one nor more than two years.
Frank Fisher. OF this city. was tried
for robbing Young's jewelry store, and
was found guilty and sentenced for q
period from one TO two years.
The jury in the case Of the Common
wealth against Milt Barnett, charged
with receiving stolen goods. failed to
agree and was discharged. The case
was continued until the next term OF
court. -
In the case OF Commonwealth against
Charles Childers, charged with shoot
ing at A. H. Miller. was reduced to Q
misdemeanor. The Jury. after short de-
liberation, assessed a fine of $4,000.
| II is thought that there are enough
felonies remaining untried to occupy
the remainder OF the week. Some civi
cases have already been set for next
week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
FORMER LOUISA MAN
HONORED BY ASSOCIATION
r. A. BicKLE PRESIDENT OF HOME
LIFE ASSOCIATION Or
oANIZATIoN.

r. A. Bickel, manager for the Home
Life Insurance Company, OF New York,
has just returned from the metropolis,
where he attended the annual meeting
OF the Home Life Association, an Or
ganization composed of leading agents
of this company. The sessions were
el received a high honor at the hands
of his associates, being elected presi-
dent of the organization. There was
spirited contest for various official po-
sitions. Mr.. Bickel was placed in nom
ination by Hoyt w. Gale, OF Cleveland.
and his nomination was seconded by ].
C. Bristow, of Richmond. Upon motion
the secretary was instructed to cast the
vote of the entire association for Mr..
Bickel, and he was chosen president
as the unanimous choice of all the mem
bers.
One of the delightful events OF the
meeting was the banquet given at the
Yale club on Wednesday evening.
President Bickel has announced the
appointment of an executive commit
tee as follows:
C. N. Weber, Buffalo, N. Y.
e. B. Cantine. Albany, N. Y.
c. A. Wray, Philadelphia, Pa.
VIM. Van Sickel, Detroit, Mich.
c. A. Wetzel, Rockford, Ill
| Hoyt W. Gale. Cleveland, together
with Vice President H. o. Pattison
Peoria, H., and Secretary J. r. Rob-
bins, of New York.
This committee will meet in st. LOU
is next August, to arrange for the next
annual meeting and for the transaction
of other business,
| Mr. Bickel not only represents the
Home company in West Virginia, but
includes in his. territory eighteen coun-
ties OF the state Of Kentucky. He has
resided in Huntington for five years
and has become one of the best known
and most popular of tristate insurance
men. His elevation to the presidency Of
the Home Life Association is COM
pliment of which his friends are proud
and one which all feel was worthy be-
slowed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
NOAH WHITE NOT GUILTY.

Noah White was tried yesterday in
circuit court for the killing Of Wallace
and Toney Lawson last summer on
Pigeon creek in this county and the
jury, after being out only a short while.
brought in verdict OF acquittal. 1t
seems from the evidence and the ver-
dict of the jury that all the parties en-
gagged in the ARRAY were implicated to
the extent Of using deadly weapons and
that White acted in self defense. The
shooting ARRAY is one Of those unfor-
tunate and deplorable affairs over
which no community has control.-Wil-
hanson News. y.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
MR.. LANGLEY MAY
SEEK DELEGATEsHIP,

Washington, Jan 13.-Representa-
tive John w. Langley. it is understood,
will be a candidate for delegate-at-
large from Kentucky to the Republi-
can National Convention. Mr.. Langley
is said to have reached this conclusion
following the decision OF the Kentucky
Republican State Central Committee to
select eight delegates each
with one half a vote in the convention
Mr.. Langley, II is being pointed out,
ranks all other Southern Republicans
in length Of service in the House OF
Representatives, a distinction which
has naturally given him an enviable
position OF leadership among thes
members. His length OF service. con-
tinuously, also compares well with the
Northern Republicans.
Again. Mr.. Langley has served long
er In the House OF Representatives than
any other Kentucky Republican.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
KENTUCKY OIL WORKS
BEST IN Years
EsTILL COUNTY WITH "a NEW
PRODUCING WELLS DOING
BEST.

Barbourville, KY, Jan. 16.-A rec
ord of work now under way in the
Kentucky Tennessee petroleum fields
shows thirty -seven rigs UP and wells
drilling This is the best showing made
in several years. The poorest showing
made in a number of years was this
month last year, when twelve rigs were
up and wells drilling.
Nearly any well now that makes two
barrels or more is remunerative and
since high crude oil prices were estab-
lished owners of small strippers have
been busy getting their wells hitched
UP to the pumping stations The re-
suit is constant increase in the pc
troleum yield. aside from the increas-
ing number of new wells being brought
in. Operators never before realized the
high prices now commanded by the
Kentucky grades and regardless of the
winter season are going ahead with de-
velopments in all'the established fields
and advancing into untried districts for
experimental drilling.
Thirty four new producing wells con-
nected up in Estill county caused that
field to take a sudden upward turn in
production. None of the new wells
started out making less than ten bar
rels daily, and one of the most encour-
aging features was the scarcity of fall
ures. only one well out of thirty-four
being a duster. Most of these compile
tions, just connected up. are recent and
were drilled in the new Cow Lick dis
trict, to which a pipe line extension
has been completed. The result of a
market for Estill county's production
is a redoubling of development work,
which is spreading out from establish
ed districts and taking In a scope sew
eral miles in extent. Fifteen new wells
are drilling. taking in an area of two
by four miles. This Is the best look
ing proposition in the State at this
time.
Apart from Estill county operations
few other Kentucky districts have
made favorable showing during the
past week, because OF weather condi-
tions. The only new strikes in Wayne
county are couple of bumpers max
ing fifteen barrels. Operations in the
deep sand fields of Wolfe. Morgan and
Lawrence have been barren OF results.
except a small pumper In Lawrence
county.i Allen county operations are
making a little better speed. this being
In the shallow sand country. Two new
strikes are reported.
Prices OF s1.6S and rs cents on the
light and heavy grades. respectively.
win start many new drills In all the
fields Just an soon as the weather mod
crates and rigs can Dedicated.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
SUIT AGAINST M'GLoNE
6oNDsMEN Is EXPECTED

Frankfort KY. Jan. 16.-Suit prob
ably will be filed tomorrow by the
State to recover from ]. E. McGlone.
Circuit Clerk of Carter-co., and his
bondsmen. over $4,000. collected on all
legged bogus witness claims in Com
monwealth cases. McGlone was ar
rested on Warrant from County Judge
Heat and held to the grand jury here
several weeks ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
WILL GO SOUTH FOR RE-
MAlNDER OF THE WINTER.

Mrs. Andrew York left for Covington
where she will visit her son Mr.. Char
les York and family for time and will
then proceed to Memphis. Tenn. where
she will spend the remainder Of the
winter with her daughter, Mrs. Pryor
Lilly. Mr.. and Mrs. Lilly have recently
changed their residence from Frank
lin. Tenn, to Memphis. Mrs. York has
many friends in this city. whose best
wishes go with her for an enjoyable
stay in the Southland.-Ashland Inde-
pendent.
Mrs. York was recently in the -hospi-
tai here, where she improved consider
ably.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
FOUND DEAD IN BED.

Miss Cora Duncan, aged twenty-four
years, a maid at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs John Russell of West Bath-av.
was found dead Friday morning. her
body lying across the foot of the bed In
her room. As Miss Duncan was fully
dressed. II is thought that her sum
mons came while she was sitting on
the bed. fsg
Coroner Swope was summoned and
examined the body, pronouncing death
due TO an afiiiction OF the heart.--Ash-
land Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
APPROPRIATION ASSURED.

Frankfort. Ky- January 1s.-Miss
Linda Neville. of Lexington. who has
devoted her time and money for several
years to combating the plague of tra-
choma among the poor people OF Eas-
tern Kentucky. has received assurances
from prominent members OF the Ken
lucky delegation In Congress- that the
proposed Federal appropriation OF
100000 70 fight trachoma In Kentucky
and other states viii win at the press
ent session OF Congress. 'f1tA m
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
C. q o. EMPLOYEES ARE
GRANTED INCREASE IN WAGES

The C. & o. laborers have been grant
ed an increase Of from is to 16 cents
per hour. which is very welcome in
formation to them.
A recent announcement stated that
all employees outside of the c. & O.
Federation would be granted an In
crease The Federation has scale and
their wages are regulated by same
hence they are not expecting raise
as they have not had an increase since
1918, and as the road is now doing an
enormous business.-Russel Times.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
BIG BLAZE in pREsToNssuRe.

The two story framed residence on
the east side OF town. owned by Mrs. C
C. Cline. widow Of Col. C. C. Cline. but
better known in the vicinity as the
Lewis Mayo property. was totally de-
stroyed by fire Thursday night. The
fire broke out apparently from the
kitchen fiue about $3.50 o'clock after the
family had retired and they were awak-
ened bv the roaring Of the flames which
spread so rapidly that the large build
Ing was consumed in about 80 minutes
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
PRISONERS BREAK FROM
ROWAN COUNTY JAIL

Mt. Sterling. KY. Jan. 16.-Word
from Morehead, Rowan-co. states that
Alex Carpenter and Ollie Stamper,
both white men. sawed their way out
of Jail there and escaped. Carpenter
was charged with forgery and Stamp
er with robbery. The men sawed the
bars out of the windows. How they se-
cured the saws Is mystery.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
Y. M. c. A. APPOINTMENT,

At Y. M. c. A. conference held at
jenkins, KY, last week william Cain.
Jr., was duly appointed Secretary Of
the Y. M. c. A. located at McRoberts,
KY. Mr.. Cain deserves much credit
for his Immediate efficiency and abil-
ity In this work. having served only for
q short time I'm the capacity OF an as
aiatai,f. e.lw -sss 80 Ell
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-21
ASHLAND MAN
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Eddie Kain. Of Ashland. who accord
ing to report attempted suicide at
Huntington Sunday night by swallow
ing antseptic tablets, will recover, ac-
cording to statement issued at the
Huntington General Hospital, where
the stricken man was taken immedi-
ately after attempting his life.