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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
AS USUAL, IT is NOT
CATHERINE WINTERS

Newport. Ky..Feb. 19.-"This is not
my daughter" One glance at the girl
Lucy Atkins, who 1t was thought was
the long missing Catherine Winters.
was sufficient for DR.. w. A. Winters.
He turned to a very much wrought
group Of spectators in the equity
judges office in Newport yesterday
afternoon, and shook his head.
DR.. Winters has come from his home
in Newcastle, Ind, special request
of the Campbell County Humane
Society, which has interested itself in
the case OF Lucy Atkins, on the ground
that she did not have a proper home.
The request to DR.. Winters to come
here had been sent by Mrs. Raison af-
ter she had a long conference with At
kins.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
EAST KENTUCKY EVANGELIST
SPEAKS AT REFoRMAToRY

: The Rev. l. p. Kirk, of Inez, Mar
tin county, travelling evangelist Of the
Presbyterian church. spoke several
times at the State Reformatory Sun
day. He first addressed the men in
the Prison Chapel. Later he talked to
the women in the Women's Ward, and
at 4:30 attended the two mems Bible
classes and favored each clss with
a gospel message.
Mr.. Kirk has been engaged in evan
gelistic work through Kentucky, West
Virginia and Ohio for the last fifteen
years and his labors have been very
successful-State Journal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
RESIDENCE OF +. N. See
DESTROYED BY fire
WELL KNOWN FARMER susTAlNs
HEAVY LOSS. NO
INSURANCE.

The Republican conventions held In
Kentucky this week have settled the
question us 10 the States vote In the
presidential race Fairbanks. OF In
diana, will get the instructions and
vote in the national convention. All
congressional districts except one have
voted that way.
The Ninth district convention was
held at Mt. Sterling Tuesday. W. ID
Cochran and X. ii. Winn were elected
district delegates to the national con-
lvention. with IL. C. Gudgell and Caesar
Hurst as alternates. X. c. Mcclure, OF
Lawrence, was chosen district elector
OF the State Central Committee.
The Republicans OF Lawrence coun-
" held their convention last Saturday
and instructed delegates to vote for
Fairbanks. Those going to Louisville
are r. c. and L. 7. Mcclure, Q. G
Atkins, w. T. and James Cain and
Fred See,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
MonkgYINe WITH THE MUSE

Ny dear Mr.. Editor:
Permit we to thank you on behalf
OF the poets OF the Big Sandy who may
avail themselves OF the opportunity to
sail in and win that New Jersey prize
poetry money as set forth in my letter
which you clipped from The Courier
Journal. and let me at the same time
enter my solemn protest against the
manner OF your printing the quatraln
which introduced near the close OF
said letter What did say, as re-
coll IL, was.
Ho. poets OF Kentucky,
Your Pegasuses prod
Along the passes OF Parnassus
And swipe that Jersey wad.
Maybe I had an extra word in the
second line OF the original for Pegasus
Ia a darned unruly steed in the plural,
but whether did or not, here is the
way the prize best eight page weekly
in Kentucky printed it:
Ho, poets OF Kentucky
Your Pegasuses now prod
Along the passes
And swipe that Jersey wad.
II YOU meant for your local poets to
prod their Pegasuses along the passes
OF Big Sandy and took II for granted
that they would know II without your
saying 1t, all right Otherwise shall
confer with Attorney "Tip" Moore
about a suit for damages after have
asked Dr. wroten to make an exami-
nation and report on the extent OF the
damage. The Muse can not be nom
@t...N ,esrIA Nd
done in her behalf. The liberty Of the
press must be maintained, but 1t must
not take toe many liberties. There's
a limit.
I might say moro, but my counsel
advises me TO preserve a discreet sii-
sncs for the present.
Very truly.
w. ]. HAMPTON.
los West 5lth St.. N. Y. City. Feb. 20.
Dear Col. hampton:
We hasten TO apologize and blame
Iit on the linotype. The machine done
It," A linotype ls no respector OF poets
| II IL too blamed mechanical 20 have
any taste for poetry. 1t seems 10 take
special delight in romping on "pomes"
and spitting out slugs whose ismbic or
otherwise feet are not mates. y does
not hesitate to omit n few words just
at tho most important part OF the plot
without n blush II can do violence to
the most beautiful word creations
Briefly, We may say that linotype IN
a country office does n lot OF surpris-
ins stunts.
You are liable 20 inquire as 10 the
whereabouts OF the Intelligent proof
reader, but please cont Continue %
favor us and we win promise 70 hold
copy" on the proofs.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
IIuE STOCK MARKETS.

Chicago, March Hogs receipts &c.
900; strong; bulk ss.s0Q$s.s5; light
sS.5O@$9.OO; rough $s.5o@ss.65; pigs
$7.25Q$S.25.
Cattle receipts 10000; unsettled; ex-
ira fancy Kansas beeves 1920; native
beef cattle $7.254$9.75; stockers and
feeders $5.754s7.S5; cows and heifers
s3.35QsS.35; calves ss.25Qs11.25.
Sheep receipts 10000; steady; weth-
ers $7.90Q$S.60; ewes $5.65@SS.3o;
lambs $9.25@$11.35.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03

Mr.. G. l.. walkenshaw and family
formerly residents OF this city. and Ia
ter OF Cambridge. o., will go to Blair
w. Va, where Mr.. Walkenshaw VIII
conduct coal operation OF his own
The family. including Mr.. and Mrs
w. b. Walkenshav. has been here sew
eral days, awaiting the coming OF the
husband and father. when all will leave
for their new home. They are at the
Brunswick. Miss Elsie passing most oil
the time with her friend. Miss Nina
McHenry. The Walkenshaws are very
nice people. Intelligent and highly re-
spected Mr.. Walkenshaw Ia good
coal man. understanding tho business
thoroughly.
The NEWS wishes them success In
their new location.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
LANGLEY is 70 HAVE OPPOSITION

Frankfort. KY. Feb. "a II was
stated here today on what is consid-
cred good authority that either Joseph
Il. johnson or 8. Monroe Nickel, OF
Hazard, Perry county. will run for the
Republican nomination for Congress
this fall against Hon. John w. Langley
who is now the Representative from
the Tenth district.
MIR. Johnson. IL Is believed. will be
the one TO make the race. He Is a
prominent lawyer and successful
business men. Mr.. Nickel is also a
practicing attorney.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
lNEz. kY.

We are to have q switch board In
stalled at Inez. through which the va
rious lines will operate. It win be q
big Improvement in tho service,
q. and Floyd Maynard have beer
awarded the contracts for carrying the
mails from here to warheld and Ricn-
ardson.
Rev. Sturm 10 holding successful
revival at the Methodist church give
now converts were received into the
c4urch Sunday.
The Republicans held a convention
saturday to send delegates TO tho pres
identiai convention.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
STORE ROBBED.

Some time between last Saturday
and the following Monday the store os
John Damron, of Trad, nine miles vest
of this city, was entered and robbed
OF between 800 and 5000. ENTRANCE
was made through a transom over the
front door. The money was in the top
OF thread case. Mr.. Damron lives a
mile or two from the store, which is
also the postoffice. Nothing was dis
turbed in that part OF the store. There
Is no clue to the thieves.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
MR. GRANT BLACKBURN

Mr.. O. n. Blackburn. of this city
and Miss Judy May. OF Pond Creek,
were married this morning at l0:3O
O'Clock at the Wolford House on Fifth
Avenue. The groom was II and the
bride was 10. Rev James Thompson
officiated.
Mr. Blackburn Is well known citizen
OF this city and has large acquain-
tance all through this section The
bride IN ef Kentucky and has host
OF friends. 49, Williamson News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Peter Miller. 20. to Ada Copley. Is,
Of Webb. w. Va.
Farris Moore, 20. to Nolda cordle'
20, Of Matte.
Roy Woods. 27, to Lizzie Wellman,
10. Of Saltpeter, w. Va.
Newt Mcclure. 20, to Manda Mes
ser, 26, of Rose Siding. w. Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
M. z. CHURCH.

sunday school 900 q. m.
Preaching 1880 a. m. Subject: THE
Living Sacrifice" Rom i:l2.
Preaching 6:45 .. m. Subject: rhe
Need OF Revivais" Hab. 81
Prayer meeting wednesday e;ts p
Ladies' Aid viii meet with Mrs, I. J
Billups Thursday at 1880 p, m.
Choir practice Friday 1900 p. m.
Our evangelistic meeting. conducted
by the Rev. +. McClay. will begin Tues
day. March rs. and continue at least
two weeks. The week next preceding
the meeting will be week OF prayer
N. II. YOUNG. Pastor.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
Y. p. M. S. WILL ENTERTAIN

On the afternoon of Saturday March
the 4th, the young People Missionary
Society of the NJ. e. Church. South,
will entertain friends at the home of
Miss Elizabeth Conley, beginning
about two o'clock. The refreshments
will be Of the best kind usually served
at functions Of this sort-a missionary
tea. All are cordially invited. The
shibboleth will be silver coin of the
realm. the larger the piece the better.
The society will find a good place to
put II. Be sure to go.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
10000 SUIT FoR oEATH.

Campton, KY. Feb.24.-S. p. Howe
administrator of the estate Of Alex
Drake, who was killed by a boiler ex-
plosion at High Falls, has brought suit
in the Circuit Court of this county
against the Mountain Central railroad
for $4,000. They allege that the boiler
was out OF repair and in a dangerous
condition and that these facts were
known by the company.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
REV. MoELooWNEY
AT PlKEvlLLE,

Rev L. Il. McEldowney went to Ash
land Monday TO attend missionary
meeting and on Tuesday was called to
Pikeville to assist in a revival. The
father OF the pastor. Rev. John Vinson,
died Monday night, and this took him
suddenly away from his meeting. Rev
McEidowney was called to NIL the pas
tors place II IL expected that Mr.. Nc
Eldowney will return TO Louisa in time
to hold the regular Sunday services.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
SHERIFF. EXECUTES BOND.

Sheriff r. A. Stone executed bond
Tuesday for the collection of the coun-
ty levy and State revenue for 1916. The
bond was signed by the following citi-
zens: r. T. Berry. w. NJ. Fulkerson,
VIM. Riley. r. S. Chafiin, ]. c. Bussey.
Thos. Miller, F. NJ. See. Jay II. North
up, John E. Queen, w. f. Queen, VIM.
Shannon, w, M. Taylor.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
nANkRuPT SALE.

]. Isralsky. whose store has been
closed a month or more by bankruptcy
proceedings, has made an arrangement
with his creditors which enables him
to put on sale to raise certain per-
centage of the money. Read his page
advertisement in this issue. Sale be-
gins this morning and runs one week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
pEATH OF LYs HAWEs. .

Lys Hawes, aged about 65 years, died
Monday at the home of his son-in-law,
Lyman Riley. this county. He was a
well krcvn and highly respected citi-
zen. He was son of former County
Judge Hawes, deceased. He is surviv-
ed by a widow, five sons and one daugn
ter Among the sons are DR.. Hez
Hawes, OF Martin-co., Henry Hawes.
the blind musician, and Luther Halves.
of Bell-co
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
x. N. c. NOTES.

The enrolment OF students in all de-
partments OF the school still continue
Among those enrolled this week are
Mary Marie Setser, of Greenup- CO..
Matt Hale and Sam Hale, OF Floyd-co,
Grady Marcum and Freelin Marcum,
OF Crum, w. Va. Kanawha Triplett. OF
Lincoln CO., Isadore Fugate. Of Gallup,
Agar Chapman. OF Chapman, Miss Jes-
sic Peters. OF Walbridge, Charley Ad-
ans. OF Floyd-co.. and Estill Adams,
OF Lawrence.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
NOW IT'S ALLEN.

Frankfort, Ky. February 2s.-E. l.
Allen, Prestonsburg. has been appaint-
cd Assistant Secretary OF State. and II
IL understood that Governor Stanley
will approve the appointment. The
namo OF william Dingus FOR that
position has STEPPED down and out II hii
fellow townsmsn succeeds,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
SPECIAL COURT cALLEp

jackson. KY. Feb. 24.-Circuit Judge
James p. Adams has called q special
term OF court to begin at Jackson on
the second Monday In March for the
trial OF the case OF Virginia May Hind
man against Floyd Day and others.
The case is expected to take up the
whole week. About $4,000 is involved
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
WHISKY is coNFIscATEo

Charleston, w. Va. Feb24.-Prohi-
bition officers today confiscated more
than 800 gallon OF whisky which was
being shipped through here from
point IN Kentucky 10 Boomer w. Va.
The liquor was found In freight car
hidden under shipment OF hay. No
claim OF ownership has been made.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
sHANNoN,s STORES.

The invoice OF the Snyder hardware
and furniture stock is almost complet-
ed, and the purchaser, Mr.. E. e. Shan
non, win open the store at the cd Sny-
der stand at once. A little later he
will erect an additional building ad-
jacent to the brick. and this will give
him an ideal business block in which
to conduct his large business.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03

Rev. E. ". Cole win preach at the
Christian church Saturday. both morn
ing and evening.
Mr.. Cole will also conduct a service
with the students OF the X. N. C. sab
bath afternoon at $500 p. m. Friends
Of the students and college are invit-
ed. Itr.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
pANIEL.vANHoosE

Norman Vanhoose. son of NJ. and Mrs
Scott Vanhose Of Toms Greek, and
Tava Daniel daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Luther Daniel of Wiley Branch, were
united in marriage Wednesday Of this
week. They are both prominent young
people of the section and members Of
two of the largest and most prominent
families in Johnson county. Paints
vile Post
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
MONTHLY MISSIONARY MEETING

The Woman Missionary Society OF
the NJ E. Church, South. held its re-
gular monthly meeting Tuesday after
noon at the home OF Mrs. VIM Rem
mele. Mrs. II. c. Sullivan was elect
ed delegate, with Mrs. Augustus Sny-
der alternate, to the district meeting
soon to be heidi in Ashland. After the
business session was over delicious,
refreshments OF brick cream and cake
were served.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
TO BE MARRIED.

Clarence Bartram. age Is. and Miss
Cornelia Boggs. 21. are to be married
this evening at Louisa The young man
lives at Logan, w. Va. and is a son OF
DR.. w. j. Bartram. Miss Boggs Is a
daughter of L. d. Boggs, of Potter
They are excellent young people.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03

Among tho out Of town people who
attended the Adams McDyer wedding
were the groom's mother. Mrs. Nellie
McDyer. Ashland. the brides half
brother. Mr.. Earl Adams, OF Ports
mouth, o., Miss Grace Wellman. OF
Catlettsburg. Mrs. w. s. Harkins ana
Miss Josephine Harkins, OF Prestons-
burg. Miss Georgia Brown. OF Jenkins.
Mrs. Russell Ford. Mr.. Jake Watson
and Mr. Kelley Moore. OF Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
A NICE ENTERTAINMENT.

II you desire to be cleverly entertain
ed and at the same time contribute TO
a good cause, drop in this (FridayJ
evening at the NJ. E. Church. South.
and see what the Juvenile Missionary
Society has to offer, but experience
has shown the public that they are
first class entertainers. No admission
fee will be charged. but an offerin of
silver will be accepted Give the So
ciety q good boost.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
WANTED IN CONNECTION
WITH ROBBERY

Jno. Somlick. Mary Sutick and Elmer
Polish were arrested an Ashland
Hotel on request from the McRoberts
authorities who want them in connec-
ton with a 5000 robbery at McRober 8
When arrested Smolick had $3.50 on
him, Mrs. Sutick had 10000 and Polish
had no money.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
HIS 10TH YEAR.

Rev. l.. NJ Copley has received his
appointment for another year in the
Sunday school work. from an organi-
zation with headquarters in Philadel-
phia. This is his tenth year with this
nrga nization
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03

Mrs. r. L. vinson very pleasantly en-
tertained number OF her young friends
wednesday evening. Among them was
her all night guest, Miss Grace Well
man, OF Catlettsburg. who returned
homo Thursday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
WANTED in THREE STATES

Catlettsburg. KY. Feb. 25.-Frank
Rawiey. who awaited extradition by
Governors from three States, was
brought here to-day from Charleston,
w. Va. and lodged In Jail on charge
OF forging a C. n o. pay check.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
4rHEY STOOD ON THE BRIDGE

on wednesday. March LIST. John
Bartram. OF West Virginia, was mar
ried to Miss Ella Ramey. The marriage
took place on the Louisa and IT. Gay
bridge the Rev. 3. II. Reynolds Of
Relating.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
JOHN SHEPPARD GOING WEST.

Attorney John A. Sheppard has de-
cided to locate in Oklahoma. He for
merly lived at Williamson. w. Va. and
later at Huntington. He has large and
profitable oil holdings in Oklahoma.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
,s rRANsFERREp TO
BIG SANDY DISTRICT

q. a o. Special ofiicer Henry Iayne
has been transferred to the Big Sandy
dIafrIot. where no is doing some splen-
tIi0 work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03

The new concrete block residence
being erected on contract by y, u.
shannon for Mrs. Victoria Priclard, "
we'll along toward completion
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-03
Nh. SULLIVAN 10 NAMED
REVENUE COLLECTOR

II. @. sullivan has been appointed
ana qneiIncd a. revenuo collector Tor
Boyd county.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-20
FEARS MILITIA CALL
MAY STRIP FACTORIES
Munition Plant Head To Call Attcn-
visibility OF Enlistlng skilled Men.

NEW YORK. June 20.-HoWard
I =. Coffin. chairman of the industrial
preparations committee Of the naval
consulting board of the United
states. Monday announced that he
was going to cali the. attention Of
the war department 40 the inadvis-
ability Of calling for military duty
skilled workmen who were engaged
i'm industrial plants manufacturing
, war munitions.
The matter was called 10 his at
tention Mr.. Coffin said 10y the APP
pearance here Monday before his
committee of representative of
one of the largest manufacturers Of
munitions in the United States. This
representative told Us" N1r. Coffin
said. that tire call To arms II the
nation guard Will cause them To lose
between SOC. and 600 skilled work
men. Part OF these men. We We're
told. are already members OF state
militia. and others have announced
their intention 20 enlist.
This company would be one of
the first that the government would
call upon 20 supply the army WIKI
munitions in event the threatened
trouble with Mexico develops into an
armed conflict 1t opened our eyes
10 the startling fact that the United
States may make the same mistake
that England did in the beginning
Of the European war-stripping fac
tories and leaving the important task
Of providing ammunition for the
rifles i'm unframed and unskilled
hands. The company calling our at
tention 10 this matter has requested
that its name ne withheld for the
present"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-20
TWO MEN ARE SOUGHT
IN SP0ELSTRA MURDER
Grand Rapids Police Try tO Solve
Case Of Woman Found
Dead in Street.

NeW--I Times Special Service.
GRAND RAPIDS. June 2O.-Two
men, whose names were cOnfded 10
Coroner Henzler 81 Toledo through
a telephone message from ain UNI
identified woman. are being sought
by the police in the hope that they
may aid i'm solving the death of
Hiss Nellie Spoelstra Of Grand Rap
ids, who was found dead in the street
near the Union station early last
week
The theory that the two men may
be able 20 shed some light on the
case is strengthened by the explara-
ton of NJ. X. Morgan. a merchant
lie told Of seeing an automobile con-
tanning two men and women. and
driven by a cOlored chauner. driv-
ing at a good rate of speed shortly
before the discovery of the body.
He described one of the girls as re-
sembling Mis- Spoelstra. and said she
was lying back in the seat with her
head thrown back apparently un-
conscious. IL is believed her com
paniOn may have been the woman
who called the coroner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-20
MICHIGAN "DRYS" OPEN
ANTl-SAL00N CRUSADE
Strenuous Oratory Is Used by Fly
ing Squadron to Start
Campaign.

News-Times Special Service:
PORT HURON, June 2O.-With a
strenuous oratOrical bombardmept.
he campaign of the Michigan Anti
saloon league 10 make Michigan dry
opened today in Port Huron. Grant
"a Hudson. superintendent OF the
league, headed the flying squadron"
hich invaded Port Huron to or
game the local dry workers. With
him came \. G. Graham of Saginaw.
District Supt. Edwin Rawden, Lam
sing. state attorney; s. A. Dean,
Detroit. field secretary; DIR. Lucy
xxx Peel, Ohio; and ]. A Carroll,
California.
The local dry workers were
scheduled TO meet with the league
officials at o'clock this afternoon
to perfect plans for the county cam
paign. Supt. Hudson and Or. Peel
were TO conduct separate meetings
Tor men and women. y public mass
meeting will be held tonight with
addresses by noted dry leaders.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-20
GRAND RAPIDS WILL
HEAR BILLY SUNDAY
Evangelist VIII Visit City Dur
ing Dry Campaign and
Again Next Year.
News-Times special Service :

News tines Speclal service.
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. June 20
Billy Sunday, the evangelist. is
coming 60 Grand Rapids lie prob
ably sill make two visits. spending
two or three days here prior to the
fall election 10 assist the dry cam
paigners. and returning early next
year TO put on ore Of his famous
REVEALS
sunday was met in Chicago Mon
day by "A delegation of Grand Rapids
professional, business and clergy
men. After being invited and urged
TO come here for y revival he gave
the delegation his assurance that he
would be here probably in Feb
ruary. 1917. to open a campaign and
give the sinners Of Grand Rapids
an opportunity to hit his much
famed trail.
So many attempts have been
made 10 obtain promise from Sun
day that he would come here. with
out success. that il was decided to
have the delegation call personally
upon him. Among those in the
committee we're: The Rev. f. Jar
Wis. the Rev ]. T. Willets. the Rev.
w. V. Nelson, the Rev. George F.
FrancOmbe, Mel TrOtter. Gelmer
Kuiper. Edwin owen. Mayor Tilma
Gilbert Dame. Peter Decker, Ad-
rian Otte, G. p. Foote. Joe Camel,
+. J. Sharp, l.. T. Wilmarth. VIII
liam Webb, DR.. y c. Floyd. Lee
Hutchins and William b. Van Akin.
Sundays first visit. if plans do
not miscarry. will come during his
Detroit revival. He will divert his
attention from Detroit for a few
days in view Of the statewide pro-
hibitioR campaign and lend all his
power and assistance TO the dry
movement