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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-15
Way TO HARVARD.
~ Leslie Tooze Will Travel
Cattle Train.

~ VdCLle lIdl1-
content with working their
6I1ush the University of Ore
~ twin Toozes, Lamar and
n not only work their way
ID Harvard Law school but
1 their way from Oregon to
4e, Mass, on a cattle train.
NE left Salem for Portland
i1 week to seek a conference
1Ey Ford, on whose peace ex-
Il Lamar Tooze represented the
1'dy Of Oregon student body.
czIIAnd they will go to eastern
Snd from there they hope to
ikh some cattle train going
hoy will support themselves
Hnrd and plan to return to
&a1ff summer to work at New
E1> boys have scholarships in
10n the boys made a name
5clves in Undergraduate ac-
k1mar was president of his
ling his sophomore year and
1ior year was chosen presi-
Ne student body. Lamar al
~ Failing and Beekman ora
dze just previous to com
1Ik Leslie and Lamar were
|4f of The Emerald, the tri-
Eudent body publication, dur
Of their four-year course.
Eere prominently identified
University Y. M. C. A. and
senior year Lamar was vot-
lost popular man in the un-
|1te body. Both boys we're
b The Friars, the upperclass-
NOR saciety and to an under
3 honor society in their
% years. They belonged to
.[onal journalistic and CONNER
nternities and were members
NATIONAL collegiate fraternity,
Iheta Pi. In their university
.cfh boys specialized in eeonom-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-15
a WOULDN'T
ut To Do It On

of the McGregor, Ia.
seopal church, have
S means Of inducing
6nee in posting the
N The churchyard:
lethodist church con-
lntain a drainage ditch
IzFoh in order to keep
oln flooding the base
are in the habit of
worms in this ditch,
he water to run into
This practice must be
6rea. BY order of the
Ne trustees know the
n Nc only good place tt
4 tlcGregor and that no
ling Sundays without
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-15
THE COUNTY FAIR

"The county fair is coming back
The poster sheets are everywhere,
And almost everybody now
Is whooping up the county fair.
We've had our fill of aeroplanes-
We want to see the big fat hog,
The patent churn the trotting dog
The new device that beats cog,
And work around through the catalogue
At the county fair.
ffWe've always missed the county fair
Its inner and its outer track
The dancing saddler and the bull
About four feet across the back,
We're weary of awful war talk
We want to hear the whistles blow,
The horses neigh the roosters crow,
The booded cattle when they low,
And the shril-voieed starter shouting 'Gol'
At the county fair.
at seems as if the world grows cold,
And people nowadays don't care
For other people in the warm
Old manner of the county fair.
We're tired of bowing here and there
We want to shout How you Dani'
Hello there, Bill" and Howdy Annl'
And get warm clasp of the hand
From every woman, child and man
At the county fair.
"The county fair is coming back
And that is probably as well.
little more and everyone
Had disappeared within his shell.
The good old plan was better far
We want to meet the human race
In some well-decorated place,
And be right human for space
Because Of coming face to face
At the county fair
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
MRS. JOHN H. JAMES
ANSWERS FINAL CALL.

After protracted illness OF some
weeks, Mrs. John II. James passed
away at her home, When the final sum
mons came at her bedside were her
devoted husband. father. mother, broth
ers and sisters
Mrs. James was thirty nine years OF
age. She was daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Stewart and was born
near Louisa and came TO this city with
her parents a number OF years ago to
reside. She was a member OF the Meth
odist Episcopal Church and a devout
christian woman. She was kind neigh
Dor and devoted friend. She was held
In the highest esteem by all who knew
her. Her death brings sadness TO many
hearts. Beside her devoted husband and
loving parents. she Is survived by,two
sisters, Mrs John Tinsley Of Matewan.
w. Va, and Miss yirgie Stewart. who
lis at home with her parents. also two
brothers, William Stewart and Fred
Stewart, both OF this city. The funeral
services were held Sunday.--Ashland
independent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
REV. ]. F. MEDLEY'S
WIDOW PASSES away
MRS. EMILY JONAS MEDLEY DIES
WHILE VISITING IN
ATLANTA.

A telegram was received here Monday
bearing the sad news of the death OF
Mrs Emma Medley. who passed away
at the home Of her daughter. Mrs. r
T. Connally,, OF Atlanta, Ga, after but
a brief illness.
Mrs Medley was the widow OF the
late Rev. ]. Fletcher Medley. who was
one OF the most prominent Southern
Methodist ministers OF Kentucky. She
was born in Prestonsburg and was 81
years Of age, and is the last surviving
child Of Daniel and Mary Ann X. Jones
one OF virginia's old and prominent ia
miles, Jonesville, Va, being named fol-
her grandfather. who gave the land
there for the park and public building
She was married at Louisa, April 10
1854, Mr.. Medley at that time had just
entered upon the ministry. They came
to Catlettsburg about 80 years ago, and
have resided there ever since. Mr.. Med
leys death occurring in that city a
number of years ago. Mrs. Medley as
a girl was charming and vivacious and
one OF the most popular young women
in the Sandy Valley. Very few people
are living who remember her in her
Rlrinoou uays' Apou' wv "io'S
Mrs. Meoiey setiieu up an her ousiness
dividing her estate petween ner V"o
daughters, Mrs. Henderson remington =,
OF Huntington, w. va ana mrs H. /
Connally, OF Atlanta Ga'' ana accom-
panied Mrs. Connaliy 10 ner sou.herh
home to spend the winter Mrs. connai- i
" hoping that this change might prove
beneficial to her. Mrs. Medley was
true christian. She was a member OF
the Metnooist episcopal CnuIch' Sou.n, ~,
and assisted her husband IN al, ms
work. Her death was ,nat Oh ehris
tian woman. Her daughter, Mrs. henu-
erson PENNINGTON. OF Hunungton' VINO
had been appriseu OF her cri'icai eoh-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
N. { CHURCH SOUTH
DECIDES TO BUILD
FIRST CALL FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS
BRINGS ABOUT 5000. WITH
MORE IN SIGHT.

The question that has been debated
within the circles OF the local M. H.
Church South for quite awhile seems
now 20 be settled. We refer TO the
proposition OF erecting a new church
building In Louisa.
At the close OF the revival meetings.
last Sunday night. Rev. McEldowney
asked for subscriptions for this pur.
pose. The response was prompt and
liberal. Nearly $4,000 was raised In a
very short time.
This amount Is sufficient 10 settle fa-
vorable the question OF building. II u
proposed 10 erect structure costing
from $4,000 20 $4,000. AZ soon as
plans can be adopted the authorities
win let the contract with a view TO
having the work start as early as pos
sibIe. The site OF tho present building
will be used and every foot OF the lot
covered. A basement arranged ana
equipped along modern lines VIII be
provided. The plans will pay particu-
lar attention TO the needs OF the sun
day school.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
WE'RE TAKEN TO FRANKFORT.

On Sunday last Sheriff r. A, stone.
with VIM. Fulkerson and George Pigg'
took the following convicts 10 Frank :
fort, where they will serve various
terms In the penltentiary:
Oscar Blankenship. false swearing
enc 20 two years: Oscar Blankenship.
receiving stolen property. not less than
one year nor more than one year and
ono day; Peter Blankenship. receiving
stolen property. not less than one year
nor more than one year and one day;
Frank Fisher. securing stolen property,
not less than one year nor more than
two years: Corda Carter. false swear
ing. not less than one year nor more
than two years. The Sheriff also took
with him Gid Marcum. who Is serving
. sentence in the penitentiary for rob-
bory, but who had been brought here
"A a witness against Blankenship and
others.
Oscar Blankenship will begin to serve
his second sentence Immediately after
the completion OF his first.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
BILL TO Create
new COUNTY killed
KENTUCKY SENATE VOTES DOWN
slLL TO MAKE STANLEY
COUNTY.

The bill TO cut Pike county in two
and create a new one to be known as
Stanley county was defeated In the
Kentucky Senate Tuesday by vote OF
III 10 is. The advocates OF the new
county announced shortly afterward
that they would drop the fight, and this
ends the matter, at least for the pres
ent session OF the Legislature.
Since tho beginning OF the session
this bill has been the livcst topic be-
fore the Legislature Large delegations
were In Frankfort on both sides OF the
question and the fight became very
spirited. The unfortunate experience
OF Kentucixy's youngest county-Mc-
Creary--served to create somewhat
general, sentiment against the forma-
ton OF new counties.
Each side presented strong argu-
ments In support OF Its contentious, and
as shown by the vote 1t was regarded
BY the Legislators .as o very close ques-
ffon ~ -, ~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
Hearst PUTS Ban ON
WHISKY and DRUG ADS.
NOTED PUBLISHER BARS THEM
FROM HIS PUBL
CATIONS.

Under the heading Public Health.
Public Morals and Public Righteous
ness Demand Campaign Against the
Drink and Drug Evils" the following
letter from w. X. Hearst appeared In
the New York American OF Jan. 0:
To the Editor OF the New York Ameri-
can:
] note in a recent issue OF the Ameri-
can an advertisement OF whisky
masQuerading as medicine.
] wish all our papers to reject all
whisky advertising. Of whatever kind
and all advertising OF any ardent liq-
uors and all advertising Of any medic
inaI preparations containing alcohol or
opiates in habit forming quantities.
Furthermore. I do not think that
passive opposition to such great evils
as the drink habit and the drug habit
Is sufficient for forces as powerful and
as vital in the community as our news
papers.
l think our papers have more active
duties and more positive responsible
ties. | ih!rk thcy should campaign fcr
system of sumptuary laws
F'irst-To prohibit the sale of inju-
-lous and habit forming dr.tgs except
by the state and upon the prescriptions
Of regular physicians.
Second.-To prevent the sale Of alco-
holic beverages except where the pro-
portion cf ale hol is hxcd ct aSme ceh-
mite and acknowledgedly innocuous
proportion.
.htG-To matte III" taking or ad-
ministering or prescribing OF alcoho
or opiates in habit forming quantities
criminal offense. from the penaltie:
OF which regular physicians shall in nj
way be exempt
The campaign against the drink evi
and the drug evil is a matter OF public
health. Of pubhc morals and OF public
righteousness which II is the duty o
our papers actively and aggressively Il
promote.
WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
new COUNTY AGENT
ASSIGNED TO Lawrence
HE is TO BE GIVEN A TRIAL
WITHOUT EXPENSE
TO US.

Mr.. Thos. Morgan. State Superinten-
dent OF County Farm Agents, was in
Louisa Friday accompanied BY Mr.. a.
c. Young, OF Hindman, Knott-co. Mr.
Young remained in Loufsa until Mon
day morning when he left for Le1ing-
ton. While here he made the acquaint-
ance OF several prominent citizens
whom he impressed quite favorably.
He had been sent to Lawrence county
as the new rxrm agent, not to take the
place OF Mr.. r. s. Kegley. but TO make
one for himself. He impressed those
whom he met as being the right man
in the right place.
He was born In Knott CO., and Is very
familiar with its soils and It's needs, IL
Is n fact that there is but little differ
ence between the soils of Rnott-co. and
Lawrence co. and as he was prac-
tical farmer in that county, grew up as
one. IL is quite natural To suppose that
he would understand the conditions and
the needs OF the soil in Lawrence
He Is n gentleman OF education ana
graduated from the agricultural de-
partment OF State University, which
itself is n high recommendation for the
position OF County Farm Agent. In ad-
dition to being Book Farmer" he Is
a practical farmer with many years
experience. He was sent here by MI
Morgan with the distinct understand
ing. that III he does not prove entirely
satisfactory in every respect, after
trial OF three months. he is TO be re-
moved and another man put In his
place. This has been done by Mr.. Nor
gam with the understanding, OF course
that this action must be approved by
the Agricultural! Department at Wash
ington. A large portion OF Mr.. Young's
salary Is paid by the Government The
NEWS expects to have further infor-
nation concerning this matter by COM
munication from Mr.. Morgan himself.
Mr.. Young viii stay in Lexington
several days attending a meeting of
farm agents and familiarizing himself
with details OF the work. He will then
return TO Louisa ready to begin his Ia
bors. The NEWS will endeavor to
keep our farmers posted as to the work
OF the new county agent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
FARMERS, AoREEMENT.

About forty farmers have entered in
to an agreement in Garred-co. that
they win not hunt on their farms for q
period OF three years. nor will they per-
init others to do 80, and further agree
to prosecute all persons who violate
this agreement. II the farmers all
over Kentucky will do this. there will
be plenty OF game in few years
Larue County Herald
Unless the farmers OF this section
adopt similar measures tho game will
soon DO gone. so
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
SCOTT TO OPPOSE LANGLEY
FOR CONGRESSIONAL HONOR.

That Hon. ]. ". Langley. now rep
resenting the ninth district OF Ken
lucky In the lower house OF congress
is TO have formidable nomination one
opponent being J. A. Scott. former Of
ficial of Pike-co. having served as cir
cult clerk and sheriff, and a recognized
political leader. Mr.. Scott, who was in
the city yesterday. refused to make any
statement in regard to the possibility
or probability Of his candidacy, but
people close to him intimated very
strongly that he will become candi-
dats.-Herald-D Dispatch.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
ARM WAS BROKEN.

Master Fred Ferguson. young son OF
Mrs Will Ferguson. had the misfor-
tune TO badly fracture an arm while
playing "sling tall on the play ground.
His mother was visiting in the room OF
Miss Make Yost at the time the acci-
dent occurred. The injured lad is a
manly little fellow and bravely bore
his great pain without murmur. al
though his white and drawn face show
ed that he was suffering great agony
The arm was set and the patient is get
ting along nicely. He is bright pupil
Ashland Independent
The lads mother was formerly Miss
Viva Eaves, of this city.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
KENTUCKY OIL IS
NOW S1.73 PER Barrel
PRICE ADVANCED TEN CENTS
WITHIN THE PRESENT
WEEK.

Oil continues to increase in price
The latest advance is ten cents per
barrel on the Kentucky product. bring
ing the price to s1,73 cents, the high
est ever paid for oil in this State. The
Pennsylvania grade in other States Is
selling for s2.35 and we hope the Stand
ard oil company will decide soon tc
pay the same for that produced in the
Lawrence county field.
Two producing wells have been com
pleted recently in this field and one
dry hole came in last week or the Ly-
cans farm below Ft Gay. on the West
Virginia side Of the river.
II the price OF oil gets higher there
will be considerable amount OF de-
velopment around Louisa during the
spring and summer -
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
MAKING JUNCTION
AT ELkHoRN CITY.

For the first time since new sched-
ules were recently arranged, the Caro-
lima, Clinchfield & Ohio railroad were
making quick connections at Elkhorn
City,
The connections, according to re-
ports at the local c. q o. officers. were
made right on the dot, and the new
arrangement is expected to be Of much
value 70 travellers.
The first time freight service be-
tween Huntington and the Piedmont
region. known as the Kanawha De-
spatch, was also inaugurated and was
reported as working smoothly.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
NEWSPAPER MAN TO De
POSTMASTER AT HUNTINGTON

Jerry w. DingeSs has resigned AS
postmaster uf huntington'
The new postmaster WIN he Col, J.
Harvey Lorg. OF The Huntington hd-
vcrtiHer.
Tho nomination OF Col Long is re-
eniyed with much favor by all classes
IN Huntington. He Is the editor OF the
Advertiser. of that city, man OF hne
business and executive ability. u life-
long Democrat and a staunch supper
ter OF President Wilson. Ills son re-
Gently married Miss Anna Louise Rat
ciiff. a native OF this city.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
A MUSICAL TREAT
FRIDAY NIGHT.

We hope no one will forget to attend
the piano and voice recital to be CIV
en- at tho courthouse this. Friday ev-
eninE. II win be presented by Prof
Umfleet. OF the X. N. c. and Miss
Jeanne Adams, OF Louisa. accompan-
list. II will be given under the aus
pices of the NJ. e. Church. South. and
part OF the proceeds will be given to
the church.
The admission will be i5c and zoe
and the recital will begin at o'clock.
The public 10 assured OF high class
entertainment worth much moro than
the price charged to hear II.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
wArkINs.RlcE.

Bot watkins and Miss Chloe Rice
wcrt married Wednesday at the home
OF fllo bride on Jennies creek. Rev
II. n Coniey ofiiclating.
TN bride ts a daughter OF Mr.. and
Nrs. NJ. ]. Rice She Is one OF johnson
county's leading teachers and most
popular young ladies'.
The groom Ia a son OF Mr.. and Mrs
Henry watkins. He 10 model young
man OF sterling character They will
make their future home Mt Russell, KY,
=. Aore Mr.. Watkins has n position
Paintsviile Post.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
YOUNG MENTIONED FOR
SENATORIAL NOMINATION.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 26.-Judge Allie
W. Young. OF Morehead, has been mem
toned as a possibility for the Demo-
c-1tir rpminf lion for Senator in the
Th'rtv-f fth district to fill the vacancy
caused by the death OF the late Sena-
tor J. f., Stewart, Republican. The dis
tr,ct Is Republican. but Judge Young is
stronger than his party in that section,
ard forr-if- Senator Carpenter are
mentioned for the Republican nomina-
tion.
The Board OF Chauffeurs' Examiners
was completed to-day by the appoint
ment by Gov. Stanley OF C. Claypool.
OF Louisville. The other member is
James Ross, OF Louisville, recently ap-
pointed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
RECOVERING FROM
EFFECTS OF FALL.

lGrs. Cynthia Stewart, OF this city, is
somewhat better. after period OF IN
tense suffering caused by falling In her
he'd room several days age, One night
during the late cold spell she arose to
hight the IRE In the crate. when Hhe
fsll heavily 10 the floor. breaking two
e her ribs. She was getting along very
weil when rheumatism seized her. and
this and the fractured ribs caused much
pain and suffering.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
cATlETTsBURc BOY GIVEN
WEST POINT APPOINTMENT

Washington, Jan. 26.--Charles r.
Cooley. OF Catlettsburg, and Bryan
Duff, Of owingsville, were appointed to-
day to be principal and alternate can
didates. respectively, for admission to
the United States Military Academy.
They were selected to be cadets at
West Point by Representative w. J..
Fields. member OF the Committee on
Military Affairs.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
MEETING AT THE
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Evangelist J. Ross Miller in preach
ing some excellent sermons at the Lou
isa Christian church. They are mark
ed by earnestness. sincerity. clearness
and fraternal regard. Mr.. Miller Is
fluent speaker. evidently much In love
with his work. lie Is a good singer and
makes the musical part OF the services
an' attractive feature. The meetings
Will be continued over Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
NEW OFFICER.

Mrs. w. II. Caudill has been made
Secretary of the Kings Daughters
Society. This position has been filled
for the past few years nv Mrs. ]. N.
Mcclure but she withdrew her name as
she is very much occupied with church
and home duties, Although there is
nothing that Mrs. Mcclure win not do
for the order ofithe Kings Daughters
as she has been.i loyal to them and their
secretary for no ionga n time. Ashland
Independent. a'nl
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
MRS. FLANgRrs FOLKLORE rALk

Mrs. w. H. Fianery Of Catlettsburg.
has been honored by the goth Century
Club OF this city by being asked to
give talk on Kentucky folk lore. 1t is
needless TO say II will be one of the
most interesting afternoons OF this club
as no woman in Kentucky Is better ac-
quainted with Kentucky folk lore and
can give It in more interesting man.
ner than can this brilliant woman
Ashland Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
pIEo AFTER SHORT lLLNEss.

Mrs. w. NJ. Taylor. aged GO years.
died Wednesday night at htr late res
idence on Deep Hole Branch after a
very short illness Of acute indigestion.
She was sick about an hour. Funeral
will be held Friday. conducted by the
Rev. II. b. Hewlett. She is survived
by her husband and three grown sons.
The Taylors came to this section from
Floyd county about three years ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04
STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION.

Ten lives were lost when the boiler
~ The towboat exploded in the Ohio
river opposite Huntington Wednesday
morn.ag, The Captain \. Lewis Blair y
anon, the lost. oAe woman. the cham
bermnid. was also killed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04

The X N. c. students meeting will
be held Sunday afternoon at 2:s0 p. m.
Miss @. M. Byington. leader. Song SER
vice conducted by Prof. Kenneth Um-
fleet. Address BY ~. v. Cole, Subject,
True Courage vs lBlur,. Prayer by Mrs
Il. v. Cole~i raw
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-04

Mrs. Lou Daniels. wife Of Lee Dam
iels. OF Prichard, w. Va, died Monday.
She Is survived by her husband and
two children. Mrs. Daniels was a
daughter OF Henry OiTserson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-16

Thanksgiving Day to be Nov. 80 was
at the White House.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-16
RAILROADS FACE
BAD SITUATION
CLAIMS WYLEE
Too Much Regulation Is
Keeping Investors From
Buying Securities.

The United States this winter faces
the most acute railway congestion
this country has ever known, accord
Ing to a prediction made last night be-
fore the Boston City club by Ivy l..
Lee, at one time assistant to the presi-
Gent OF the Pennsylvania Railroad.
among other things, Mr.. Lee said:
Railroad enterprise is palsied under
D regime of regulation which fails to
recognize the fact that railroad rates
are fixed while railroad expenses are
continually rising.
Regulation Is necessary, and in the
public interest, but regulation must
take account Of the fact that increas-
I'd facilities vitality needed cannot be
supplied except with money from in
vestors-and investors no longer find
1t attractive to put their savings in
securities to build and develop new
railroad facilities.
But from the public point of view
something is wrong, and the public
knows it. Business men are losing
large sums Of money because they
cannot get their freight to market
Railroad managers, full Of plans
and eager to go ahead with new work,
knowing what ought to be done, tell
Ing the public so, and telling commits
dons so, yet find that the public will
not listen and commissions will not
heed.