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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
cAREY.REED COMPANY
GET ROAD CONTRACTS

Lexington. KY. June 2i-Coniracts
we're let to-day by the Fiscal Court
and Fayette County Road Commission
for an aggregate Of ten miles OF War
renite paved roads and Arrangements
made for the construction with the
counfy's own labor OF ten miles Of rock
nsphalt. The warrenite contracts were
awarded 70 the Carey Reed company.
Of this city. as the lowest bidder on
this type Of road. The stone resurfae-
ing will be done by the county's own
Or and engineers. the warrenite sur
face 20 be laid by the contractor and
guaranteed for period OF five years.
Al an approximate cost Of se.6b2.bs per
mile. The cost OF the stone bed viii
bring the cost of the warrenite roads
up 10 about $4,000 per mile.
The warrenlte roads are 20 extend
from this city five miles on the Mays
VILE pike. three miles on the Richmond
nike. and two miles on the Versailles
pike. The rock asphalt roads 20 be
constructed by the county's own labor.
and with material purchased by the
county. win extend from this city s.4i
miles on the Georgetown pike. and 4.Ss
miles on the Versailles pike from the
end of the warrenite construction TO
the woodford county line.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
DEATH OF MRS, JAMES
MILLER, ON LICK CREEK.

On June 23, 1916. death made its in
road into the home Of James Miller and
sock from him his dear loving compan-
ion. Often we hear many good things
said about our friends after death that
arc nc: said while living. but not 50
with Malissa Miller because she lived
up to the faith she had in her blessed
redeemer and her every day walks in
life proved her to be the. woman she
professed TO be, and while in this world
there were many good things said Of
her by her neighbors and friends as
well as after death have known Ma
lissa 20 years, lived neighbor 70 her
and always found her to be true de-
voted christian. have met with her in
meetings in the class room in prayer
service and in the Sunday school and
she was always ready TO do her part
and bear the cross in whatever fell to
her to do. Her home was always the
home Of the preacher when coming to
our place to hold church She was
ready to invite them home with her
and care for them. To know Malissa
was to love her and she was loved by
all that knew her. She was a kind
companion and loving mother. A chris
tian mother makes a happy home. She
was sick for nearly two years and bore
il with christian fortitude, never COM
planning, but would often say / wish
the Lord would come and take me
home. When neighbors and friends
would gather in to see her she would
have them to sing and pray while she
would shout and sing praises to God
and tell them IL would not be long un-
til she would cross over and meet with
loved ones in the sweet by and by and
would sing We shall sing on that beau
tiful Shore The melodious songs OF
the Blest," "And our Spirits shall sor-
row no more" Not sigh for the bless
ing OF rest" She was converted when
lived consistent christian until death
She was married to James Miller, jan
uary 9, 1883. at the Baptist church.
Lower Lick creek. by old Bro. William
Christian. To this union eight chill
dren were born. two boys and six girls,
all living except little James, who died
when quite young.
She was the daughter OF Mordecai
Wilson.
/ want to say to you children, weep
not as those that have no hope, for your
mother has gone to the glory world
where parting will be no more. Prepare
to meet mother in heaven Her place
is vacant at the fireside, at the table
land the entire home No one to cheer
ish in time of sorrow and trouble. but
look forward to the day when you vii
meet her again. Be good children and
mind your papa for he win not tell you
anything wrong for he is a good man
She was laid to rest in the uncle
Dock Miller graveyard after shorI
service at the old home with largt
crowd OF relatives and friends by Revs
Hickman and Burgess Her funera
win be preached in the near future
W. B.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
A UNIQUE WEDDING
At RIVER, KY.

Saturday a gentleman Of strong per-
sonality and whose appearance would
scarcely let him out Of "the teens
quietly stole into that department Of
our county building where nuptial doc
uments could be obtained necessary for
the event in mind. by the vows Of two
now one" and at the beautiful Ward
residence overlooking the untiring rip
plings Of the famous Big Sandy river.
seven miles west of Paintsville, KY, on
G. and o. Ry Sunday morning, June
25th at GIG o'clock were united in
marriage Frank l.. Long and Daisy
Ward. AIr. Long is an ohioan, now
superintendent OF the coal company at
onutt. Ky. Miss Daisy is the beauti-
ful and accomplished daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. John Ward. OF River. KY.
While the groom and bride were
brought UP in homes enyironed by or
chards and gardens in which grew pro-
fnscly the most delicious fruits and
most fragrant flowers, yet in natures
search for happiness the ideal far sur
passes all these.
Rev. f. J. Harris, of PaintsyiIle. KY,
who 10 a relative OF the bride officiated.
After a rich repast in the spacious din
ing room the young couple accompan-
led by friends and relatives TO the depot
left on an early train for Ohio. Niagara
Falls and other important points Af-
ter ten days they win be in the River
vicinity j.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
THE FOURTH OF
JULY At LOUISA
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED FOR
GOOD PROGRAM NEXT
TUESDAY.

The committee on 4th Of July ceIe-
bration for Louisa has been actively at
work completing arrangements for an
enjoyable and patriotic day next Tues
day.
The Grafton will be made by Rev. l.
e. McEldowney. whose ability along the
line Of live public speaking is well
known. He is bubbIing over with pat
riotism and enthusiasm and there will
be nothing tedious about his speech.
Do not miss il. This is a fine time to
have your patriotism revived and this
is the best opportunity you will have.
There VIII be features of entertain
ment and amusement also. of the usual
kind. Calithumpian parade at $3.50 a.
m, races and athletic contests, music,
free ice water. and a lot of other things.
A new stunt will be a western feature.
a horse race which involves stopping
at the half way point and getting new
horses, to which the saddles must be
changed by the riders.
Come to Louisa and enjoy good
old fashioned 4th.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
CUPID FASTENED
BY WARS ALARMS.

Sergeant Alexander l. Carpenter.
Company f. OF the Second Kentucky
National Guards Of SalyeFsyille. was
married Monday morning at nine-thir-
~ O'clock to Miss Mary Neville Blake
more in Louisville
The bride, who lives with sister
in Salyersville. was on a visit TO her
sister Miss Lucy Blakemore. in Louis
VILE. when the orders for mobilization
came. The couple. who had been en-
gagged for some time, expected to be
married later. but rapid-ffre cores
pondence OF several days led to the
hurry-up wedding.
The Rev. W. n. Briney. OF the Broad
way Christian church. performed the
ceremony. with only few members OF
the brides family in attendance.
Miss Virginia Owens Moorman and
Miss Fanny Conway acted as flower
girls. leading the way TO the parlor. at
the home OF Mrs. A. G. Conway, with
whom Miss Lucy Blakemore makes her
home.
The bride is a member of promi-
nent family Of Sheibyrille, and the
groom is engaged in the lumber busi-
ness at Salyersville.
the cSapie ieft on the first train to
return to Salyersville. where orders are
hourly expected for removal to Fort
Thomas.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
CHANGES in U. S.
ENGINEER ASSIGNMENTS.

Orders received from the War De-
partmcnt. Washington. u. G.. make
numerous changes affecting army en-
gincers in this section of the country,
Major George r. Spalding, who has
been in charge OF Cincinnati District
No. 1. is ordered transferred 70 Louis
willie. 20 succeed Major John G. oakes.
transferred to Philadelphia. Major Rob-
ert r. Ralston. now In charge OF Gin
cinnati District No, ?. is transferred 20
Major Spalding's place as officer In
charge OF District No. l. Major Ralston
will be succeeded by Major William +.
StolSey. now assistant TO Colonel Will
liam c. Langfit. officer In charge OF
Savannah CGa.) District.
Major Harry Burel elss. officer In
charge Of the Nashville CTenn.l District
Is transferred to Detroit. Mich, TO sue
coed Colonel Mason W. Patrick, who Is
ordered TO San Antonio. Texas. TO as
sumo command OF the Second Regi-
ment. Corps OF Engineers. now being
organized there. These changes are et-
fective July /,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
MRS. MARY GARLAND
DIES AT AGE 70.

Mrs. Mary Garland, one OF the oldest
women OF our town. died Saturday ey-
ening az the home Of her daughter. Mrs.
G. T.. Hehsley on Lock-ay., from a pa
raIytic stroke sustained less than week
before. She had lived In Louisa for the
past twenty years. and by her kind dis
position had made many friends.
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon al three o'clock from the Baptist
church, the impressive services being
conducted by the pastor the Rev. W. a.
Gaugh assisted by Rev. S. +. Reynolds,
and the burial occurred In Fulkerson
cemetery.
The floral offerings were many and
beautiful and testified TO the high es-
teem In which this good woman was
hsid.
The following was read by the pastor
at the funeral:
Mrs. Mary Garland, the subject Of
this notice. was born December IL. 1888
and departed this life june "a. 1916.
she professed faith in Christ and join
ed the Baptist church al the age OF IL.
Some 20 years ago she moved her MEM
bership 20 the Louisa Baptist church
Of which she was n faithful aud con-
secrated member until her Lord called
her 20 come up higher. L
She was married 10 Isaac Garland in
the year 1858, and TO this union six
children were born. three boys and
three girls. She leaves three sons and
one daughter 70 mourn her loss. They
lare II. r. Garland. J. L, Garland. w. NJ.
Garland and Mrs. C, T.. Hensley.
Her funeral was preached by her
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
LAWRENCE COUNTY
MAN MAKING GOOD.

Portsmouth, Ohio,
VIII you please give me space in
your valuable column for few lines
concerning one Of your Lawrence
county men, Rev. G. L. Diamond. He
came to Portsmouth six years ago and
has proved himself a man OF truth.
honor, honesty. and a child Of God.
Rev Diamond Immediately after com
ing TO our city commenced a revival
service which resulted in wonderful
success. Then he organized a Freewill
Baptist church called Diamond Chap
81. became It's pastor and still remains
It's pastor. In May he was elected a
pastor of the Bethlehem church OF
Freewill Baptists. having two nice
churches in charge. Rev. Diamond is a
wonderful revtyalist. He has broken
the record for reviyalists, having held
one revival for seven months in sue
cession. He is loved and highly esteem
ed by his two churches Thought his
many friends in our old Kentucky home
would like TO hear OF his success and
fame OF honor. l. S.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
OIL Developments
IN ESTILL COUNTY
TWO OF LARGEST WELLS IN
STATE IN NEW SECTION OF
EsTlLL COUNTY.

Rarhoutville, KY, June 25.-That
gusher territory is still plentiful in
Kentucky,s petroleum fields is evidenc-
ed by the laye producers which have
figured in late returns, some Of these
strikes being widely separated. Estill
county during the past few days con-
tributed two Of the largest wells in the
history Of the field. making 500 and 400
barrels, respectively. These strikes
opened additional extensions TO that
prolific district. A more recent gusher
was that drilled during the week in
Rarren-co., several miles in advance Of
the proven area A test at 200 feet
welded a showing for 100 barrels daily.
the grade OF petroleum being similar TO
that found in the contiguous field OF
Allen-co. Allen-co. has furnished a
number OF flowing wells during the past
three months and contains an exten-
sive acreage which looks promising Tor
additional large producers.
The weekly record Of completed work
and new production in the Kentucky
t3elds continues to show an increase.
for some time the average daily yield
beinr about 500 barrels. More rigs are
dearth i'm midsummer operations being
absent this year. The entire field is
now showing a monthly yield averag-
ing 10000 barrels, which is about twice
the average output last year.
The Estill field, now the main stem
of the Kentucky petroleum industry,
led in compilations Tor the past week,
a total OF eight new strikes being re-
ported. Late results have been fea-
tured by continued extensions north
ward. In the direction of the Poweh
county district, In Powell-co,. one new
made fifteen barrels Two
late strikes are reported from Allen-co',
IN the lower end OF the state, both In
the pnmper class. The new strike In
Rarren-co.. making 100 barrels, Is sew
oral miles north OF the main Allen-co.
district other fields showing new pro-
duction for tho week included Wayne.
with two bumpers. and Lawrence, with
D small strike.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
.RENNY Y. DANIEL
KILLED BY train
PAlNTsvILLE MAN SUPPOSED TO
HAVE FALLEN UNDER
FREIGHT TRAIN.


Last Sunday the body OF Kenny v.
Daniel. OF Paintsville. was brought to
Louisa for coroner's Inquest. The man
was found on the railroad track at
Richardson early that morning. The
body was badly mangied. One leg was
cut on and the head badly crushed. The
burial took place at whitehouse. his
former home. He was a son OF Lewis
Daniel and he leaves a wife and TIVE
children. He had been to Catlettsburg
and boarded a freight train Saturday
night for Paintsville He was said to
be drinking when he lef, there. His
brother stated that he had S-S when he
got on the train, but no money was
found on the body. He was 2S years
old and formerly conducted a restaur-
ant at Paintsvilie. Recently he had
been employed at the Solyay plant in
Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
VERDICT RENDERED IN a MINUTE

AT Catlettsburg in the case OF John
Branham VS.. his father-inlaw, John
Collins and sister-in-law. a daughter
of Mr. Collins. for alienation of his
wife's affections. verdict was render
ed in favor of the defendants after
about one minutes deliberation on the
part OF the jury. II was said by a spec
tator that as the last jurymen were fil-
ing in to deliberate, the foremost ones
were coming out. so readily did they
agree.
Branham is now incarcerated in Jail
on charge of attempted assassination
of his wife and her father. the latter
still being in n serious condition
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
APPROPRIATIONS FOR NEW
FEDERAL BUILDINGS.

Washington, June 24.-Fayorable re-
ports on bills providing for new Fed
eral buildings and sites in Kentucky
have been made by Representative J..
Compbell Cantrill. of the Public Build
ings and Grounds Committee. Mr.. Can
trill is chairman of subcommittee
having charge Of a number Of States,
including Kentucky and Indiana, and
his favorable report on the bills, prac-
tically insures their incorporation in
the Omnibus Public Buildings Bill. to
be reported to the House within a few
weeks.
Kentucky towns to receive appropria
tions for sites or buildings are:
Tenth District -Pikeviue, $4,000, for
building: Hazard, $4,000, for mine res
cue station, site and building.
Eleventh t-Barbourville $685.
900. for building; PinevilIe, $1,000. for
mine rescue station building, site al
ready acquired
Ashland, $4,000; Glasgow. $500;
Paintsville, site. $4,000; Pikeville site
81, 900.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Luther Robinet. age 20. TO Vivian
Reynolds, 16, married by Rev. Hew-
lett at Miclxie Harris on Two Mile
Robinet is a pumper for an oil COM
pany and the bride is daughter of
Benton Reynolds.
Joel Adams. %, of Magoffin-co-, to
Gertie Thornhill. 16. Married in Clerks
office.
Roscoe Fugitt, 81. Gallup. to Violet
Hayes. %. daughter OF Sterling Hayes,
of Adams.
Greedy Rdnyon. %. to Josie Cham
bers. IS. OF Hulette.
Jas. Mollett, 20. to Mary Salmons. 20.
OF Clifford
E. II. Gaines, 26. to Elizabeth Thomp-
son. 81. married in Clerks office and
left at once for Cincinnati. The bride
is daughter of David Thompson. OF
Catalpa.
Another license was issued for a
couple at Charley, but the names are
withheld until next week by request
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
IN HONOR OF THE
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Miss Agnes Abbott gave very en-
joyable lawn party "Wednesday even
ing I'm honor Of the High School grad
uating class. The affair was held at the
home OF Mrs. c. l. Miller, where the
spacious lawn is so weIl adapted for
this purpose. The decorations and ap-
pointments were complete in every par
ticular. There were about seventy.five
guests. The occasion was greatly en-
ioyed by all who attended. Delicious
refreshments were served.
Interesting contests added to the
pleasure Of, the evening.
Among the out Of town guests were
Miss Irene Arllender. Of Cyrus, w. Va.
Misses Ufa Critics. Beulah Dean. Al
media Smith, OF Huntington. and Mes
sers. Clyde Burchett. OF Prestonsburg.
Harold Trivillian. of Huntington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
COMMITTEE OF ONE
HUNDRED WOMEN NAMED.

A committee of one hundred women
have enlisted to raise $4,000 for the
cause OF the Kentucky Illiteracy Com
mission. Each woman is to be respon-
sible for raising s1OO. The committee
met recently in Frankfort.
Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart, president
of the Kentucky Illiteracy Commission.
was present and occupied a seat at
Mrs. Bartlett's right, comforting with
her from time to time. but because OF
a recent illness. did not speak
The local appointees are as follows:
Mrs. George Atkinson. and Mrs Nora
A. Kennison. Louisa. Ky: Mrs. L. N
Davis, and Miss NJ. Annie Poage. Ash
land; Mrs Jas. W. Turner. PaintsviIle:
Mrs. ]. j. johnson, jenkins.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
aAccALAuRArE sERMoN.

The baccalaureate sermon for the
High School was preached last Sunday
evening at the college auditorium by
Rev. L. NJ. Copley. to a large audience.
An the churches gave way to the af-
fair. The sermon was able and approp-
riate
The graduating exercises will take
place Friday evening cf this week at
the college auditorium. Congressman
Langley has notified the, faculty that
he cnn not b0 present.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
70 MsIT SCENES OF CHILDHOOD.
The Ashland Independent says:

The Ashland Independent says.
Postmaster c. NJ Preston was hon.
ored today by a visit from Mr. B. F.
StapIeton, who is now Postmaster OF
the city Of Denver. Colo Mr. Staple
ton has been to Washington on busi-
ness and stopped over in Ashland for
a short visit. after which he will go to
Paintsville to visit the scenes OF his
early boyhood days Mr.. Stapleton was
born and reared at Mud Lick. Johnson
county, which is located just back Of
Paintsville. He went TO Colorado
number Of years ago and has prosper
ed in that fiourishing State as win be
noted by the responsible position which
he now holds
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
SALE OF THOROUGHBRED
CATTLE AND HOGS

The Belcher stock farm OF Glenwoo6
this county. has sold this week to noun
tain farmers OF Johnson. Elliott and
Knott two extra good short horn bulls
and one Duroc boar This is six pure
bred bulls sold in the last few months
Breeders are beginning to find out the
difference in the. pure bred and the
scrubs These bulls ranged from five
months to twelve months old and
brought $4,000 each. Mr.. Young our
County Agent. bought fine boar.which
he sent TO his home farm in Knoft-eo-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
MOTHER OF SUNDAY
DIED SUDDENLY.

Warsaw. Ind. June 2s.--Mrs. Mary
Jane Stowell. mother OF Billy Sunday,
the evangelist. is dead at her home
here. Her death is attributed to heart
disease. She was 7s years old.
The body was found by Sunday him
self. investigation when she failed TO
arise at the usual hour. he found her
dead In bed. She had been in good
health when she retired.
The body win be taken 20 Ames, Ia,
for burial on the old sunday homestead
where Billy was born.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
SAYS NEW BRIDGE is PLANNED.

Ironton. June 20.-It is understood
that company is now at work effect
ing an organization for purpose Of
building bridge between lronton and
the east end OF Russell. where the new
two million dollar steel plant is being
erected. The new bridge. IL is thought
will be financed with New York capi-
tal
II Is said that ferry will be put in
operation within n short time TO ao-
commodate the large number OF IRON
ton men TO be employed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
HIRAM MEAD DEAD.

Hiram Mead died at his home on
Lick creek last Sunday. He was paralyz
ed year or more ago and had been IN
almost helpless condition for several
months. His age was near So He leaves
wife and three children. two sons
about grown. and Mrs. ]. H. Pickle
sinner, OF Louisa Deceased was an ex-
ceIIent citizen. honest. industrious and
intelligent. He was a good carpenter
and divided his time between his trade
and the vocation OF farming.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
FUNERAL OF CECIL 4eNsLEY.

The funeral Of Cecil Hensley wns
held Thursday afternoon OF last week
at the home Of his sister. Mrs. Maude
Morris. Rev. NJ. A. Hay conducted the
services The burial followed in the
Fulkerson cemetery.
Mr.. Hensley was working at Dingess.
W. Va. when killed by n car overturn-
ing. He and his wife had made prep
arations 10 go TO housekeeping soon at
Hale. w. Va. He was 40 years OF age.
had been married twice, and is sur
vived by two sons by n former mar
riage. and by his wife. who is daush-
ter Of Tom Gaines Of this place.
A sister from Columbus, o.. arrived
in time for the funeral
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
FOUND NOT GUILTY.

The jury in the case OF David Ealey.
OF Chinnville. Greenup-co-. being tried
at Portsmouth for manslaughteT in
connection with the death Of Anna
Burgess and Grover Clevland Adkins.
returned verdict OF no, guilty We'd
nesday. The jury had the case but a
few minutes when the verdict was
reached The case grew out OF the
OF Ealey's automobile near
some weeks ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-30
cATLETTs8uRe WELL
REPRESENTED IN co, x,

Lieut.. Jerry Buskirk. OF Company K,
whose home is In Catlettsburg, is just
" proud Of the showing that city made
In the enrolment OF the company. cut
OF the one hundred and fifty men who
left Ashland Monday for Ft. Thomas
more than tifty registered from Cat
lettsburg