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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
BRIDGE OVER TUG;
STATE AID WANTED.

Reliable Information has IT that au-
thorities OF Mingo-co., West Va, wh9
some time ego agreed to advance part
of the funds for the building OF a free
bridge aGross the Tug river so as -
connect Pike-co. KY, WIN William
son, ". Va. are now ready to sign a
formal agreement with the Pike-co. au-
thorities, so that the bridge may be
built This is to say, the bridge will be
built at once and such a passway will
be beneficial alike to the people of both
states. The authorities at Pikeville
have expressed a willingness to adj
vance the fund promised by this coun-
ty and to start the work of building
at once. The new Mingo authorities, we
are pleased to say, are taking the same
view of it.
While the bridge project is success
the possibility of having better roads
in this county at half cost is also in
good prospect. The state, under the
plan of what is known as State Aid
stands ready to advance half the fund
necessary for building a thoroughly
substantial system of roads in this
county. In other words. for every doll
lar that Pike-c co. will put into her own
roads, the state will put in an equal
amount Any business man would know
this to be a good proposition. The Of
ficers of the county favor better roads
but they cannot act without the con-
sent of the people. We should think
few petitions forwarded to the authori-
ties at Pikeville would be a sufficient
expression of the popular will. II ciu-
zens will agitate the measure ana see
that the petitions are forwarded, IL
may have the desired effect OF starting
the Good Roads Machinery.
LATER: The fact that the Fiscal
Court of Pike-co. has arranged to ac-
cept state aid in read building, but
more of the citizens cooperation with
the officials is needed to secure the de-
sired results.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
real STOCK FARMS
AT REASONABLE PRICE

$50 acres within IL miles OF Cincin-
natl. ON Ohio river. In Boone county.
Ky, on good pflre. near Fern Bank
Dam. 100 acres river bottom, $50 acren
blue grass rolling land.
1000 acres within four miles OF rail-
road. near Webbville, Lawrence coun-
ty, Ky. so acres creek bottom. eoe
acres blue grass hill land. $50 acres
timber. Fenced and cross fenced. No
agents.
FOR prices and terms II You mean
business, sec owner or write II. N.
FISCHER, ITO East Central Avenue.
"'"'anu' ny 1l-i2.-tf.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
LARGE ATTENDANCE
AT BIBLE INSTITUTE.

The annual Bible Institute OF the
Baptist church of this city Is In ses-
sion this week and will close Sunday
evening. SO far the institute has at
tracted a large gathering at both morn
ing and evening services to hear many
of Kentucky's distinguished Baptists'
At the session this afternoon Revs'
]. M. Morgan, w. c. Pierce and L. j.
Pope. the latter from Prestonsburg,w will
be heard, and at the evening service
today Rev. w. c. Pierce will again be
heard on the subject, Does the New
Testament teach that the ministry
should be supported"
There will be no session OF the insti-
tute tomorrow afternoon or night. DR..
M. b. Adams, President of the George
town College, will be heard at the
morning service Sunday on the sub
ject, "The Debt Of the Church to the
World" and at the evening service he
will preach an evangelistic sermon,
which will formally close the institute
for the present year. cordial invita-
ton is extended to all to attend.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
COURT OFFICERS
APPOINTED.

The first term of the Pike Circuit
Court under Judge John F. Butler, who
was sworn in last Monday, Will pegih
Monday, Feb. 21st, and is to be six
weeks term, with a possibility OF ex-
tension. Attorney J. J. Moore has been
appointed to serve as the new Master
Commissioner of the court, and Peter
w. Day was appointed as the new
Trustee of the Jury Fund.
This term of the court will see the
re- opening OF the investigation into
election irregularities believed to have
been committed in violation OF law ana
binding agreements at the last Novem-
Der election; but the February investi-
CATION will look for the briber as well
as the bribed.
Judge Butler believes that with prop
err legislative aid, election corruption
in this county can be stamped out, ana
he has expressed determination to DO
everything within the limit OF honest
and lawful means to that end.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
AouILLA MAIZE HERE.

This city was honored with visit
from Mr.. Aquilla Nahf, distinguished
soldier and citizen of the Republic, last
Tuesday. Mr. Nahf is now 50, and he
served as drummer boy with Gen.
Taylor in the Mexican campaign. and
he again served with one of the Penn
sylvania regiment during the Civil war,
at the close of which he was elected to
the U. S. Senate for the state of Penn
sylvania. He speaks German, and is
thoroughly conversant with matters of
history as we'll as having been an in
timately acquainted with General Lee
and President Davis, and other lead
ers of the time.
He is now visiting William Abbott
and other friends at Shelbiana.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
GRAY HOME BURNED.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. w
Gray on Second-st. was nearly destroy
ed by fire last Monday morning. The
cause of the fire is not definitely known
though it is thought to have been caus-
ed by a burning coal from the crate
rolling out on the floor in one Of the
rooms of the second story.
Part of the furniture was removed
to safety, but the remainder was ruin
ed by water and smoke. All of the outer
walls of the building were saved ex-
cept the northern wall, and it was on
this side that the flames first made
their appearance.
Organized Department Needed.
This fire teaches dear but valuable
lesson. All fire-fighting apparatus was
on the job only few moments after
the alarm was given, and an ample
supply of everything needed to COM
bat the fire was at hand, including two
large hose reels, plenty of water under
high pressure, and willing hands to aid
In the work. But there was a sad lack
of that kind of organization which pro-
duces efficiency. In many cases OF fire
in this town more destruction is done
by water than by flame. No small town
in Kentucky is better supplied with
the means of combating fire than
Pikeville; but when the occasion comes
no one seems to know how to make
proper use of it. There is no doubt
that it would be good investment for
tho city to have salaried fire chief
who can devise a system, including
signals, by which the most can be saved
while doing the least damage.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
rat,,rnad - hazard saturday.

returned TO Hhzaru ohturuhy.
The Pikeville graded school engaged
the high school team in a game of
basket ball last Saturday afternoon. A
large number Of visitors were present.
The grades won.
Miss Madge Cooper, who has been
attending school at Hazel Green, KY,
for several months, returned to h er
home here last Thursday. She will not
return to Hazel Green for the present,
but will take up her studies at one OF
the schools of this city.
Fred C. Trivette, Representative for
Pike-co., left for Frankfort Sunday to
take up his work with the opening OF
the Legislature.
The Senior Epworth League of the
First NJ. Il. Church elected its new Of
ficers for the present year last Sunday
evening.
The dining room OF Hotel jefferson
has been moved to the newaddition.
The new dining room is more spacious,
The present war that is consuming
Europe will be known to History as the
Great War.
Attorney p. b. Stratton and two
children returned recently from visit
to relatives at West PLANES, Missouri.
1t is reported that one of the Mallet
c.. & o. engines slipped on
the rail near Auxier station last Satur-
day, and traffic was thereby Interior
ed with for several hours.
Adam Venters OF Regina was at Pike
vile for several days of this week.
Several Plkeville people are attend
ing the meeting of the Legislature at
Frankfort this week.
Daniel r. johnson OF Wales, KY, on
creek. partner in the mercan-
tile firm of Bentley n Johnson OF
Floyd-co,, has purchased
the entire stock of goods OF the COM
pany, and will move It to Shelby creek
to set up a new store
A new telephone franchise was sold
to N. Starkey. manager of the Eastern
Kentucky Home Telephone Co. of this
city by council at its last meeting.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
M. z. CHURCH.

Rev. w. II. Davenport, our district
superintendent will be with us Satur-
day and Sunday morning to hold our
second quarterly meeting. will preach
Saturday $3.50 p. m. After preaching
he will hold quarterly conference.
Sunday school 300 a. m.
Preaching 1890 a. m. by w. III. Day.
export.
Pastor will preach at $780, Subject;
"Stlrring up the Gifts"
All are invited to attend these SER
vices. N, II. YOUNG, Pastor.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
FLOYD COUNTY'S
RECORD FOR WEEK.
News From Prestonsburg
and the Surrounding
Country.
Popular Couple Quietly Married.

A very pretty wedding occurred on
Wednesday morning, January 9TH NJ
the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Clay Goble
when her daughter, Elizabeth became
the bride of Mr.. Leonldas S. Moles, the
Rev. Pope of the Baptist church per-
forming the ceremony in the presence
OF the members of the family.
The bride is n very charming girl.
Mr.. Moles is an estimable young man
and is depot agent for the C. and o.
at Prestonsburg.
Soon after the ceremony was per-
formed they left on No. 81 for an ex-
tended trip to the east visiting New
York City, Niagara Falls. Chicago and
Washington, d. c.
The bride was beautifully attired In
a blue velvet suit with hat. gloves,
boots and pocket to match. The groom
was very handsome in conventional
black.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
HOLIDAY DANCE.

The dance given at Hotel Jefferson
by the Pikeville Dancing Club last Fri
day evening was a social event of con-
siderable prominence. 1t was given in
celebration of the New Year and also
In honor of the formal opening of the
recently completed addition to the ho-
tel. Under the direction of Mr., and
Mrs. Geo. w. Gray, proprietors of the
hotel. the guests of the club were roy
ally entertained until after the advent
of the New Year. Several out Of
town guests were present and among
them were:
Miss Oma Vaughan. ]. F. Prindible
and daughter, Miss Loretta, of Paints
Vile; Messrs. Chas. Keyser. OF Keyser
Station; Scott Harkins Of Prestons-
burg; Messrs Thompkins, Buck. Gooth-
ney and Rutter of the B. &c o. engin-
eering corps. Refreshments were
served.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Layne Celebrate.

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Layne was the scene OF pleasant gath
ering on Wednesday afternoon, Dec,
20, 1915, when they informally celebrat-
ed their 18th wedding anniversary. The
house was beautifully decorated with
Christmas green's A special feature OF
gramme rendered by number OF the
young ladies' At 1880 the guests num-
bering about rs passed into the spac-
ious and most attractvely decorated
dining room whore very delightful
buffet luncheon was served. Mrs. Layne
received numerous and lovely gifts.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
DOINGS OF JOHNSON
COUNTY PEOPLE,
News From Paintsville and
the Surrounding
Country.

| Mrs. NJ. C. Kirk left this week for
Cincinnati where she viii enter hos
pital and take treatment.
Mrs. Frank Cooper has returned
from Inez where she has been spending
the holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Dempsey. She was accom-
panied to Paintsville by her sister. Miss
Evelyn Dempsey. who will resume her
duties as teacher at the public school
here.
Judge A. ]. Kirk left this morning
for Williamson to attend to business
affairs there this week.
Miss Virginia Stratton spent Sunday
at Buffalo, the guest of her sister.
Mrs. Warren NJ. Meek.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Henkel have
moved into Mr.. lobe Rules property
on Main-st. Mr.. and Mrs. Rule and
children are now enjoying the sunny
south, and will be away until the ffrst
OF May.
DR.. lobe Vaughan has returned TO
jenkins after spending the holidays
with friends and relatives.
Mrs. Sarah Rice and daughter. Miss
Wayne Elliot will return to Paints
Vile which we are glad to learn. Mrs.
Rice has had charge Of the club house
at Jenkins but has resigned. and VIII
arrive here early this week.
o'Rear Fogg. Arthur and Albert
Copeland, John C. C. Mayo, Jr, Vir-
gil Daniel, Otto oppenheimer, John
Lester and Everett Conley all leave In
the morning for their respective schools
Miss Oma Vaughan left this morning
for her home at wayland, after spend
ing a few days here the guest OF Miss
opal Temple.
Colley Powell, who has position at
Van Lear, spent Sunday here the guest
of his mother, Mrs. L. G. Rice.
Miss Loretta Prindible will leave this
week for washington where she is' at
tending National Park Seminary after
spending the holidays here with her
parents.
Heber Wheatley, who has a position
at the head of the river, is spending
few days here visiting his mother, Mrs.
Miranda Wheatley
The wife Of DR.. Williams, who has
pneumonia is but little improved at
this writing.
Misses Gladys Patterson, Stella ana
Lula McWhorter and Edna Hager,
Messrs. Russell Hager and Gail Price
enjoyed an outing on the hill to-day
kodaking. This is quite a novelty at
this time OF the year.
Miss Sylvia Preston, who has been
visiting Mrs. Douglas Barrett at Cat
lettsburg, returned to Paintsville this
evening. She reports delightful
time.
Miss Estelle Green of Paintsville,
and Miss Caryl Yeager Of Thealka, left
this morning for Richmond. where they
attend Kentucky State normal school
after spending the holidays with their
parents.
The two new residences Of b. b.
Fannin's are nearing completion. Mr..
and Mrs. C. Greenfield will occupy one.
and the other will be for rent in very
short time.
Mrs. Ben Vaughan and young son
who have been visiting Mrs. Waugh
ans parents at Catlettsburg, have re-
turned home.
Miss Irene Carter, who has posi-
ton as teacher at McRoberts will leave
in the morning for that place after
spending the holidays with her par
ents.
DR.. w. ]. Fitzpatrick, who has been
at Cincinnati for an operation on his
tonsils has returned home and Is feel
ing fine after the operation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
PIKE COUNTY NEWS

The faculty is practically the same 's
that employed last year. though the at
tendance has largely increased. The
school stands on an excellent footing
and teachers and pupils are doing
splendid work.
Pikeville college also opened Tuesday
morning with a large increase in at
tendance over last year. AS soon as
some preparations can be made the new
manual training Cor trades course) de-
partment will be opened to the students
and arrangements are rapidly being
closed for the opening Of the new agri-
cultural department Practically all
that now remains to be done is to Sc
lect capable professional head for this
department.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

corps of B. & o. engineers are now
located at Pikeville. Theso men are
working on the location OF the new b..
& o. route up the eastern bank OF the
Big Sandy, river, and their section is
between this city and Shelby, where
the new road will connect with the
branch UP Shelby to Jenkins.
Judge j. NJ. Robertson, Mack Bowles,
j. j. johnson and Robt l.. Miller re-
turned last Friday from Frankfort,
where they had been In conference with
the Governor and other state officials
and members OF the Legislature in re-
gard to the question Of dividing Pike
county and other official business.
G.. w. Hoslsins, plano dealer OF Haz-
ard. was here as the guest OF his broth
or, Rev. II, M. Hoskins. last week. He
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
HOLD FIRST MEETING.

The new /. o. o. F. building on Sec
ond-st. is almost finished and the
lodge held its first meeting in the new
hail last Friday evening Some time
was required to transfer all the furni-
ture and fixtures from the old hall in
the Huffman brick; but the lodge is
now comfortably quartered in its new
home.
Most of the office rooms in this
building have also been finished, and
the ground floor has been finished into
. handsome store room.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
PROSPECTS FOR BUILDING.

One of the most active periods in the
building history of Pikeville will fol-
low this summer, according to reli-
able information. 1t has been learned
that contracts will be let for the erec-
ton of several business houses and ad-
ditions to houses now standing. Also.
ONE activity in the building OF resi-
dences has been planned for.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
sHERlFF's SALE FOR TAXES.

tho
efrontd Of the
g
To
S.
o si45.
r.. Penalty
penalty
H. IS land Value $40 polls
Value $40 dog Penalty
s2oo Total ,7.l6 7u
iz-17-3t A. inofI
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07

n by ED Robert Blair Of the Baptist
church. The secret was we'll kept.
Friends are congratulating them.
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TO Miss octavih Johnson. aged III. the
pretty daughter OF Joel NJ. johnson. thu
Rev. j. y. Graft officiating Only few
invited friends witnessed the wedding.
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As the new year advances consider
able speculation is rife as 20 the rail.
road building the construction OF
branch lines, which viii be accomplish
ed during the year Tho most probable
viii DE an important branch line up
Colly creek which viii tap rich hold
ings OF The Mineral Development Co.
Philadelphia corporation.
The survey was made last year and
every indication points 90 the cnnstruc-
ton Of this important branch this
year.
Marriage license issued this week are
as follows:
d. p. Looney, 20. Pike-co.. TO Miss
octavla johnson.
J. a. creech, 80, Harlan. TO Miss Lou
lisa Fields, 10. r.
william Hall. 10. 10 Anna Mccray. ~.
Walter Hall TO Stella Kiser.
w. G Fowler. 81. 10 Jane Meade. 81.
Willie Morton. rs. Knott-co.. 20 Miss
Cora Madden. II.
@. w. Francis. %, to Miss Alice NJ
Arnold. 20.
@. b. Mars. IS. to Miss sarah Jenk-
ms. 20.
Attorney Ira Fields is husineas Wis
itor in Hazard. Pcrry-co.
Representative John $. Webb left flr
Frankfort Saturday 10 be ready for the
House democratic caucus ri o'clock
Monday night.
Mr., J. T.. Lang. jackson business man
was here this week on business
Prof, Rem f. Wright. after whiting
his home at Seco passed down aver the
l., q N, for Louisville to rcsuIa9 his
duties.
The whitesbirg Normal school nm
der the supervision Of Profs n. w. Hale
and @. Bennett Adams opened Monday
with large attendance.
Ed. s. c. Tyree and family left yes
terday for London where they viii re-
main some time on "A visit.
Mr.. j. C. Wilcox OF Hazard was here
during the week on business.
Thomas T. Cope and A. II. Paul az
Jackson are here this week on profess
sional business.
s, X Baird. Winchester business
man was here Monday and Tuesday.
Mr.. J. A. McDermott OF Barbours-
Vile were among. the good business
men here during the week.
Mrs. Mary N. Price or Raymond.
Miss, was registered mt the Whites
burg hotel this week.
Mrs. r. +. Wyatt long the prophet
ress Of the WhItesburg hotel has gone
to Fleming where she has taken charge
OF the Fleming club house. Mrs. will
liams assumes the management OF the
hotel
Miss Bertha Hall and her brother.
Patrick. returned Mosday morning for
the Eastern Kentucky Normal at Rich
mond.
Misses Martha and Lula Potter In
telligent daughters OF w. II. Potter ao-
companied them.
Curtis Pigman of Hlndman was here
on professional business this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. j. Day are on on =
pleasure trip out in the State.
-.
In winter. when the dismal rain
Came down In slanting linea,
And Wind. that grand old harper.
Bmote
Hia thundaF- harn ~ t,lo..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
Mrs. Wells and Miss Fitzpatrick
Entertain For Bride.

Mrs. Elizabeth Wells and Miss Edith
Fitzpatrick gave a miscellaneous show
er for the bride-to-be Miss Elizabeth
Goble. Tuesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Wells, The toast given the
bride by her young lady friends in the
delicious punch was very appropriate.
Miss Goble received number of hand
som presents. At $3.50 an elaborate
luncheon was served.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07

"That darned paper is always roost-
ing me-" complained the Politician. Il
wish knew OF some way to make II
lose so much money that II would
have TO suspend publication"
"Thats easy" replied the Business
Man. IAN you have to do is TO buy Il
and run II yourself for a few months
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
LETCHER COUNTY
AND WHITESBURG.
What is Happening in this
Rich Coal Territory
of Kentucky.

wHlTEsBuRG. KY, Jan 6--Rela-
tives OF Uncle Wiley Webb. who died
at MaylSing week ago kept up tha
body until Thursday owing TO the fact
that some OF his children, at distance
could be given time to reach here. l..
Wesley Webb, OF Kingston. Madison
county. and Ed l.. Webb OF Portland,
Tenn. arrived Wednesday. A large
number OF relatives and friends attend
ed the funeral and interment in the old
webb cemetery near Mayking.
Major John A. Wbb. q. son was going
through the old papers OF Uncle Wiley
on Sunday. Among the time worn old
documents were receipts from the Au-
ditor OF the State for Sheriff's settle
ments made by his father Benjamin
Webb three-quarters of n century or
more ago while Sheriff OF the county.
Uncle Wiley also served the county as
Sheriff some time before the civil war
He was splendid Official.
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Results OF the Christmas day shoot
ing In Letcher county was the arrest
OF Carl Akeman n brother OF Kelley
Akeman charged with completely in
the severe wounding OF young Charley
Sumpter Both are being held here 10
await an investigation by the grand
jury which meets here next week. Un-
III whiskey is stamped out such hid
deousness will be of frequent occur
renee.
The Letcher County Board OF Super
visors, including Ed, d. NJ Maggard.
w. H. Potter. S. f. Jenkins. r. o.
Brashears and John X. Holcomb met
here Monday and win investigate the
listing for taxation OF land In the coun-
~. owing. II is said. to the very low
listing OF lands. and Its great value
due to developments. there will be con-
siderable raising OF property values.
IT
Aunt Mary Brahea, aged nearly so,
mother OF Mrs. Charles Blair and Mrs,
=. II. Blair OF Colly died at the home
Of Mrs. Blair at Thornton in this coun-
~ after brief Illness OF In grippe and
its rayages on Sunday afternoon. She
leaves large number OF relatives. de-
scendents in Kentucky and Virginia.
Mother Brahea came here from Lee
County, Va, several years ago. The in
terment took place Monday afternoon
in the old Blair cemetery near her.
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II liz said here that Henry T. Day,
Judge OF Letcher county Ia to call an
election for late I'm March for the yot-
ing OF a s2OO. 900 bond issue for road
building In Letcher county. which is
TO be continued until the county will
have one OF the best systems OF public
roads in Eastern Kentucky. II ia be-
lieved the issue will now carry easy
enough although bonds went down In
defeat at the regular election in 1914.
The people OF the county are now get
ting wise to good roads and viii spare
no pains TO get a system.
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One of the most sensational we'd
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
SCHOOLS OPENED.

Pikeville's graded and high schools
opened its doors for the winter and
spring term last Tuesday after a short
vacation through the holiday season.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-01-07
New Pastor.

Rev. c. A. Digger OF the Pikeville
college and formerly pastor OF Presby-
terrain church Mt Pikeville preached at
the Presbyterian church here last sun
day morning and evening. Mr.. Digger
will preach here the first Sunday out
OF every month. Those who hear him
will be delighted with his sermons