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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29

told suffering. sometimes life itself II
some good Christian woman. with her
best interest at heart, would but give
her the advice she SO much needs. We
do not accuse you mothers OF not feel
Ing a warm sympathy for us. or OF in.
territorial neglect, but II you keep II hid
away in your hearts, how can IL bene-
NJ us? We want your sympathy and
love. We know you have your own
troubles. your own life to live, but
could you not sometimes spare few
Of your precious moments TO the moth
erless girls at your door. who crave
your sympathy and love? II will surely
be bread cast upon the waters" and
an added star to your diadem. You
may think from her surroundings and
outward appearance she would not APP
preciate your interest. Try anyway.
Learn something OF her inner life. Out
ward appearances do not always be-
speak inward happiness.
The heart yearning for mother love
is never satisfied. Do not think there
are any more deserving OF pity. for
try as we viii the world Is hard on
us, Much is expected OF us, often more
than we can give. We are more closely
watched. more severely criticised than
anyone else. The world is ever ready
to pull us down. Many for some slight
Improperly, which was thoughtlessly
committed, must endure the fiery darts
OF Islander, which Is by far the most
uncomfortable anguish human heart
ever had TO bear, and so our character,
dearer than life itself to pure hearted
girls, mercilessly shattered, often by
mothers OF daughters. who themselves
are not equals In moral worth, by the
ones whose God given privilege Is 10
help shield and protect girls,
Mothers, will you not hold out hand
to those who are struggling or dis
Outraged. In some cases unappreciated,
who sometimes feel they have no
friend save Him who .tempers the
wind to the shorn lamb" a kind word,
rightly spoken. will go a long way and
be immortalized In the memory OF the
one for whom 1t was intended
Home is where the heart is. place
our feet may leave but not our hearts.
Home is where peace joy, comfort and
happiness reign. Where father whistles
merrily, where mother sings cheerily.
where children are happy. joyous and
gay where the family gathers around
the evening amp, busy with books, the
needle. the papers and the playthings
and bask In the sunshine Of each 9TH
ers love.
Home is not merely four square walls
|Of wood and brick and spacious halls"
II there is one thing above another
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29
LEANpER.

Henry Caudill has moved from our
little town to Whcelersburg. o.
Leander Carpenter has n very bad
finger that his wife accidentally cut
while making a wagon bed.
A.. NJ. White went home for Christ
mas holidays at Raven Rock. w. Va.
NJ. NJ. Shrout spent Christmas at
Paintsville
james Taylor from Harrisburg. Pa,
is here on an extendo T. to his faith
er. J, l.. Taylor
w. r. Catchlngs J. Ieoved his be-
longings from here 10 age Hollow.
KY
Mrs. II. g. Adkins and son were the
welcome guests OF Leander Carpenter
Christmas Eve.
This last big snow has caused great
delay on the railroad traffic here. ca
sey would have TO sweep the snow on
the rail around those curves to see
how to steer his train around them.
a large stork passed through this
neighborhood few days ago and left
a fine ten pound boy at John carpen-
tiers.
Fred r. Maddix, line walker for
Cumberland Pipe Line Co, is off for a
few days on account OF his eyes being
in a bad condition.
Edgar Arnett, another line walker
was In our town Saturday.
WHISPERS
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29
WAYNE NEWS.

T.. Perry has sold his store at Efiie
to his son Alley and moved to the farm
formerly owned by his son on Rush
Branch.
f. o. Curnutte has purchased A. j.
Perry's store at Radnor and Perry has
bought his father out at Efiie.
Z j. M. vanderpool, principal OF the
Radnor schools, has bought farm
Just south OF Radnor, known as the
Gilgal place. He will engage extensive
ly in the poultry business.
Assessor, Tim Perry has moved into
the property he recently purchased
from James Perry and is now citizen
OF Wayne. We welcome Mr. Perry and
family into our midst.
Tho Legislature OF West Virginia
will convene at Charleston on Wednes-
day, January 10. Hon. #. w. Terrill
and Hon. w. X, Ferguson, our dele
gates are making preparations to at
tend the session. This will be the third
term for Mr.. Terrill and Mr. Ferguson's
first term.
Mary Magdalene Pelfrey. wife Of
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29
LETCHER COUNTY
AND WHITESBURG.
What is Happening in this
Rich Coal Territory
of Kentucky.
roo QUICK FOR ROBBERS.

wbitesburg, KY, Dec 26.-Elder
Harrison Stanley, Baptist minister
Of Virginia, was held up by band of
masked men-would- be robbers while
crossing the Cumberland Mountains
returning from jenkins, in this county.
Two of the men gripped both legs as
he sat astride his horse, pistols in
hand, demanding his money. Quicker
than flash the minister spurred his
horse and dashed away, the robbers
firing several shots at him as he sped
away.
Christmas day celebrating caused two
serious ARRAYS in Letcher county At
Colly creek, five miles from here,
Jonathan L. Hart, a farmer, is charged
with striking Elijah Stallard, neigh
Dor, in the head with an ak, intlicting
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29
FaTmStfOT Sale

No. l--l07 acres miles from Ports
mouth on a large stream. Three
fonrths OF this level, ana nearly half
OF the level land below high water mark
made from the backwater from tho
Ohio. A par OF this overfiowed land
Is said 10 have been cultivated In corn
for more than forty years In succession
Cuts more than ton OF timothy and
clover to the acre. One good aix
room house almost new. Ordinary
barn. The best well water ever taat-
ed. Good bearing orchard. An acrea9e
OF some fifty or sixty acres In corn
Owner, being bachelor. wishes 10
sell frice...'.'...,.-......... $4,000.
No. 300 acres, 200 or winch il
level All but 60 to 75 acres in paat-
ure. meadow and under culuyntlon
Good improvements. This farm lid.
contiguous to No. l. Owner has pron.
erty In Portsmouth. to which he wants
10 move Price. $40. Qua
No. 3-5S acres adjoining Nos / ana
2, 90 acres level. Fine houss nearly
new. Good barn and other on -buila-
ings. 100 apple trees, $50 peach trees 4
The house alone could not be duplIoat-
" LOT 1l,ooV' trife ...,s... $4,000
l.-4O acres, all in grass but s: 100
fruit ress, good barn. and b-roo,n
house. good well and springs seven
miles from Portsmouth on good road.
r,ce $1,000.
2'--6s acres, sb in pasture; Good
e-room house wells and spring; zoo
bearing trees, and about 800 young
trees barn and other buildings
M $500.
c. 3. STUART.
Arnunt,,.. ~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29

Written BY A MotherIess Girl.
Many times a girl could be saved I'M
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29
ONE Dose Relieves
A COLD-N0 QU|NINE
"PAPE's COLD COMPOUND" ENDS
BAD COLDS OR GRIPPE IN
A FEW HOURS.
Reliof comes INSTANTLY.

Relief comes instantly.
A dose taken every two hours until
three doses are taken viii end grippe
misery and break up a severe cold
either in the head, chest, body or
limbs.
Il promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages In the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose run
ming, relieves sick headache, dullness,
feverishness. sore throat, sneezing,
soreness and stiffness.
Don't stay stufred-upl Quit blowing
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at any drug store. II acts without as
sistance tastes nice, causes no incon-
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29

John Pelfrey. near Echo. W. Va. died
Saturday OF tuberculosis. Mrs, Pelfrey
had been In bad health for some time,
Mrs. Pelfrey leaves large family OF
children, most OF whom are married.
She and her husband were married in
1865 1T the close OF the Civil war. She
was about 81 years Of age.
The deceased WAS a sister 10 S. l..
and Anderson Bowen. and Hester A..
Workman OF Wayne. Mrs. Rebecca
Trogdon. OF Greenbrier; Mrs. Lizzie
Noble, OF sidney; Abraham Bowen. Of
LAyalette and William Bowen, OF Mis-
suri.--Wayne News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
1hedford's Black-Draught.

McDuff, Va.-"I suffered for several
years. says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker. OF
his place, with sick headache. and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me TO try
lhedford's Black Draught, which / did.
lad ! found it to be the best family medi,
zine for young and old.
! keep Black Draught on hand all ffe
lime now, and when my children feel q
little bad, they ask me for a dose. and Il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell Of sick
ness in our family. since we commenced
ising Black Draiight."
Thedford's Black Draugfif Is purely
vegetable, and has been found TO reqli-
ate weak stomachs, aid digestion. re-
lieve indigestion. collie, wind, nausea.
headache, sick stomach, and similar
1t has been In, constant use for more
nan ~ years, and has benefited more
nan q million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black Draught. Price only 25c. Get 4
I. ..---se P-nay. NcO
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29

Forester Mullins. sixteen-year- old
sin of w. S. Mullins. a farmer Of the
Beefhide section. Letcher- Pike border,
was accidently shot and seriously
wounded by a revolver in the hands OF
a small boy. He will recover.
I TIT
Mary L. Gay has been appointed
postmistress at Fleming. the center OF
the big operations Of the Elk Horn
Coal corporation in the coal fields. The
Office pays $1,000 a year. Senator j.
C. w. Beckham endorsed Mrs. Gay.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29

serious injuries. Hart was arrested on
warrants sworn out before Henry T..
Day, County Judge. At Craftsville,
George Johnson. Jr. seventeen, is al
legged to have stabbed Nelson Stangler,
a neighbor. johnson was arrested and
is being held.
Virginia government officials on SAT-
urday confiscated fifty gallons OF the
Christmas supply OF moonshine whis-
key from an automobile at point on
the Pound Road short distance from
the Kentucky border line in Wise CO.,
several miles east OF here. Three Of
the occupants were also arrested oharg
ed with bootlegging whiskey.
fftt
During drunken row in Jenkins
this county, following a dispute over
a card game one negro shot and In
stantly killed another.
~ ~
Bow Frazier, aged sixty, farmer OF
the Kingdom Come section, fell from
the barn loft on his farm and received
what is thought to be fatal wound.
tttt
Mrs. Missouri Collins, aged thirty
five, wife of DR.. John Collins, leading
woman, died here after
long illness of tuberculosis. She was
the daughter of Elder w. R. Boiling, of
Pound Va
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29
Harlan College of Law
Law Dept. Of Ky. Normal College
Louisa, :, Kentucky
Opens January 2, 1917. Two years
course. Il. o. degree conferred.
ENROLL NOW.

Earl Justice, who submitted To a se-
we're operation In Cincinnati two weeks
ago liz slowly improving. II no COM
plications arise he should be able to
leave the hospital In about two weeks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29
sugRIFrs SALE FoR TAXES 1916.

yir, 1915
OF
hours at the Court House
highest bidder for cash in hand the too
be satisfy the
go a.ea dnndcn To
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-12-29

All students wishing Voice lessons
should arrange with Prof. W. c. Hun
ter at once, as only a limited number
Of pupils win be taken. Take tho
Teachers Course beginning January /.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20

There il no definite fashion a. to
the height Of crowns and the widths of
brims i'm millinery.
Rather narrow sashes are tied at the
left ofrthe front in two small loops and
two long ends.
New is the sunburst veil. round in
shape. with vice border showing radi-
ating lines.
a striking frock is made OF Striped
black and white taffeta, combined with
plain black t~affcta.
There is much variety in the spring
fashions and may adopt a becoming
style and Ike smart.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20
TEXAS GINNERS
MEET AT DALLAS
TWO DAYS SESSION OF clNNERS
WILL HEAR LIVELY DISCUSSION
ON WAREHOUSE LAW.

DALLAS, Texas, April 20.-The annual
convention Of the Texas Ginncrs' A>socia-
tion opened here today for a two DAYS
session. with promises Tor a lively discus
sion OYER the new warehouse law. 1t l.
understood the primary question before
the ueeilng viii be the perfection of i
campaign to repeal the present warehouse
law known a. the permanent" law, and
have the law this >npplantcd r~e>ubmitted
to the state legislature.
The %ginners will attempt Ia show. it i
understood. that the regular warehouse
previously effective Il a better law
than the permanent warehouse law just
enacted Dabncy White If Tyler. secrc-
Of the aS>ociation. who has been a
leader in the fight against the operation of
the law ha~ estimated that il will cost the
of the state -. 900. 900 To observe.
next year. the new law in all III provisions
relating ~ the ginner. lie claims the ex-
pen~es of the warehouse commission are
more than the entire expenses of the rail
road commission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20

Seventh Cavalry. to aviation ~yection. San
Diego.
Captain William H. Thearie. medical corps.
detailed examining board Fort Winfield Scott.
relieving FIRST Lieutenant Harrison W..
Stuckey, medical reserve corps.
Brigadier General Robert X Evans. relieved
from present duties 10 Honolulu. assume com
man Hawaiian department. relieving Briga-
dier General John l.. Wiser, who viii soon
arrive.
Leaves: First Lieutenant Homer VI. Slau.h-
ter. Fourteenth Infantry. one month. fifteen
days: First Lieutenant Arthur W. Lane. Thir-
teenfh Infantry. one month: First Lieutenant
Aristides Moreno. Twenty--ighth Infantry. two
months: Captain Norman r. Ramsey. ordnance
department. two months: First Lieutenant
Gordon X. Cats. infantry. two months: First
Lieutenant Ebert T.. Farman Jr.. Second
Cavalry. two months.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20
Fashion Tips

Sea blue is a new color.
An jackets have long sleeves.
Cornflower blue is a god spring color.
The vogue for corduroy skirts cor
tinues.
Though a little longer than last sea
son. skirts are still short.
The more fluffy summer dresses will
combine %organdie and taffeta.
A plain taffeta suit may be effc-tive-
" TOUCHED up by plaid pipings.
Jersey weayes are prominent among
the new fabric for springs.
Lace and flouncings of all kinds will
be used on the summer frocks.
Many dresses are finished at the throat
with "A square neck.
A very pretty style for a tailored suit
is the bolero with the short skirt.
There will be a great deal of colcred
stitching Used for trimming this sum
mer.
There is little doubt about the pros.
ence of distcndcd hips in the new fash
ions.
Fo- summer wear. the frock Of oyster
white pongee, piped with black, is servi-
ccable.
Wide velvet ribbon is the trimming
used on many afternoon and evening
wrans-
Some Jackets arc fastened at the throat
and a"ain with a single button at the
waist line.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20
Official D. g Catcher
Again Is On The lob.

For the first time in several months the
office of city dog catcher i occupied. The
office was abolished some time ago be-
cause the number of canine prisoners did
not Justify the payment Of the dog catch
er's salary. City Manager Williams today
said that the office would from now on he
run on a fee system. the amount Of the
tee vet 10 be determined.
Since the abolition of the office VERY
few doc owners have paid the tax required
by law and the fcc system will require the
officer detailed for this duty to he dilieepi
in order IL make a salary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20
No FurtherA pportionment
Oh Available School Fund

AUSTIN. Texas, April l9.-There viii
be no further apportionment of the avail
able school fund for the remainder of the
present fiscal year which end, August 81,
1916, according to an announcement today
by the state board of education. a. the
board has already apportioned the entire
amount appropriated for this fiscal year.
The total apportionment WAS So 1872.
distributed to 1,l29.l52 -cholastics in the
state. State Superintendent Doughty said
he hoped that the board might make adj
dltlonal appropriations, conditioned on the
tax collections of this year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20
this relieves the sfraiu

this relieves the strain on lleaments, natural
expansion takes place without undue effect
upon the nerves. And as the time ap-
proachcs. the mind has gone through q pc
this has an unqucstioled influence upon the
future child. That this Is true Is evidenced
BY the fact that three generations OF mothers
have used and recommended Mothers
Friend" Ask your nearest druggist for a
hottie of this splendid remedy. lie will get
1t for you. And then write to Bradfcid Reg
ulaior Co, to7 Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ga,
for a most interesting book Of information
10 prospective mothers II IL mailed free.
Write today. Il Is . bopk you VIII cDioy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20

plishment. And IL
there Is anything. no
matter how simple,
how apparently trivial
II may seem. II 1t can
aid. help, assist or In
any way comfort tho
expectant mother. II II
o blessing. And such
Is a remedy called
"Mothcr's Erie nd"
You apply II over the
stomach muscles. II II
gently rubbed on tho
surface, and makes
the muscles plant:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20

About 1000 tons Of paper and paper
board are manufactured every day in the
United States.
Fiber board is being made from sugar
cane ON one of the islands of Hawaii.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20
Laborers With Working
Clothes On Invited To
Attend This Revival
INV Associated I'ress.l

FORT WORTH, Texas, April l9.-'La
boring men: come with your working
clothes on
This i, Il standing invitation gwen by
Rev. A.. ID. Lindsey, pastor Of a local
church. who i conducting a revival. II
l. said that working men are taking ad-
vantage of the invitation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20
Panhandle Editors
Meet AT Amarillo

AMARILLO, Texas, April 20.-Thc an
nual convention OF the Panhandle Press
Association. composed of the editors and
newspaparmcn IT the northwestern por-
ton OF the state, opened here today with
President J. NJ. Adams Of Plainview pre-
siding. The convention lasts three days.
Discussion of the newspaper profession
and the printing trade were To be had, ~
well a. entertainment on a large scale
which the local chamber OF has
provided.
Tomorrow the delegates will 20 in q
body to Canyon City where the new North
west Texas state normal building will be
dedicated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20
Western Association Opens Its Season.

DENISON, Texas, April 2O.-The I9IG
season Of the Western Association. the
baseball league of eight cities in North
Texas. Oklahoma and Arkansas was to
open throughout the circuit today, for u
40 games scheduled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20
Maternity! The )
Word Of Words

II r. written into lifc's expectations that
motherhood is the one sublime accom-.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20

Musician Roberts of & company took
the examination for quartermaster clerk.
The soldier fans at Fort Brown would
like to see the games called a little earlier
than 4 o'clock. There is an alternative
either missing supper or leaving during
the fifth or sixth inning, which l. like
pulling a tooth for a dyed in-the- wool
rooter.
Cvrporals Alleyn and Waltz are taking
the examination for sergeants, first class,
hospital corps.
General Parker finished the spring gen
eral inspection of the first and second
squadrons of the Third Cavalry and left
for San Antonio.
Company X and the machine gun com
pany returned from the target range yes
terday. About - per cent of both organ
~lzations qualified. Neither company made
any extraordinary scores, on account of
the mean wind and dust they had 10 shoot
against.
A aud b companies left for the target
range yesterday.
Private Whitaker has been assigned to
special duty with the chaplain.
Private Lee met with a peculiar accident
Tuesday. In burning a pile Of rubbish. a
blank cartridge which had been mixed
up with IT exploded and hit him under the
arm, inilictIng a nasty but not dangerous
wound.
Smiling Murphy's" challenge ha> been
accepted by the panama KID" and a bout
H. being arranged for the near future.
Private Socia has been assigned Ia
special duty with the quartermaster. and
Private Cook 10 the post exchange.
Private Johnson Of l. company ha~ gone
10 Point Isabel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20

High frequency electric apparatus for
maSSaging and shampooinc has been in
vented.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20
Bugle
N O e S

Yesterday the Fourth Infantry boiled
their cots. The hot water warped and
shrunk the wood and canvas, and many
were the lurid words that floated upward
a. the men struggled to put them together
again
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20

The spring conditioning Of the athletes
of the Fourth Infantry is under way.
Newman. the champion wrestler Of the
Fifth brigade, j. holding daily training
bouts with Howard of II company, who is
a com4g lad. Private Jacobs, one Of the
heavyweight fstic devotees, has also been
working out.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20

Musician Roberts of G company took
the examination for quartermaster clerk.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20

Private Thomas was transferred fror
Company II to Company +.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20

Corporals Alleyn and Watti are taking
the examination for sergeants, first class,
hospital corps.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-20

General Parker finished the spring gen
eral inspection of the first and second
squadrons of the Third Cavalry and left
for San Antonio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-18
TROOP or THIRD CAVALRY
!: ON HOT TRAIL OF BANDITS
IS
Supposed to Have Been Those Who
Attacked U. S. Soldiers Near
50 San Benito.
.SIExIcANs FIRE FROM BRUSH
Il Fight Follows kidnapping OF Farmer.
Reported Raid nj ISlitaS Fails to
u {, sNIaterialize. Because of Vigilance
of Rangers and Patrol.

e, BROWNSVILLE. TEN. June IA
.troop OF the Third Cavalry. under
) 'aiieutenant a. n. Newmans. has struck
"a hot trail of Mexican bandits north
Of Brownsville. II was reported to
d army headquarters here to-day.
~; The bandits are supposed TO have
been those who attacked United States
soldiers near San Bcnto last night.
Reports that three bandits were
killed in fght with American troops
ten miles east OF San Benito las, night
were untrue, according TO reports.
The Americans however, believe they
wounded several.
!, Details OF the fight say that a dctach-
; rnent of the Twenty sixth United States
Infantry was fired on from the brush
by the bandits, who are said to have
numbered twenty-five or thirty. The
soldiers returned the fire and then
rushed the bandits, who scattered and
escap
The fight followed the kidnapping by
bandits during the afternoon of a
Mexican farmer named Luear. Army
officers, it>is said, consider the bandits
activities as an indication that they
plan additional attacks.