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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
NOMi;N'S MEETINGS,

Their" will he an important called
meeting of tho board of managers of
the Virginia Homo for Incurablcs this
morning Al 1890 O'Clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
AUTOGRAPH LETTERS OF FAMOUS
PEOPLE BOUGHT FOR CASH.

Letter! ot celebrated poets Statesmen
generals and Presidents OF the l. s. rsp.-
Gial!y -anted +; +, MADIGAH, osi Fifth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

"a Daughter of the Gods"
With two performances to-day. the
engagement OF Tho William I,n\. An
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
To-NigEt's
the Night---

Auto show opens. Grays' Armory. Richmond
Automobile Club Night. All invited Welcome bv
Mayor, P. M. Fine time Lively music. Bright
Lights Gay scenes. Wonderful cars Evervboclv's
gong. BE there Bring Her. Chance to dance.
SO cents admits.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
Meeting of Alliance rrancni,c.
Dnn"e Wedn~sd

Miss Minnie Schy.IcL.-, o,,ou
CO at an infcrmai dance on WadiI.s.
aay evening a, her homo. 1906 I,nsIo,..
--'th'c The color scheme of me do.
oTanons was carried GU, in red anI
re- roses ana ferns were used on tn.
freahmemts were served yhn..
ing were. $50 N"hS-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
'Tra. BOsher Mt Home.

MrH Charles . Bosher w!l be a.,
n"sne informant! to he" friends "a, me-.
nome West Franklin street. oil SIT
'Fn"E afternoons ~ January, after
r!H'h 40 Invitations nave been is
TO- ana MS Boshcr VIII receive
"a l.Crs nGLie infn.-Ln.-Lt.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
Mrs. Fanny Pennypacker

The following from the Huntington
Herald Dispatch relates TO ore well
known TO many people in Louisa. She
often visited her cousin, Mrs. A. j. Loar
at this place, several years ago:
After two years of invalidism and
six weeks of acute illness Mrs. Fannie
Mitchell Pennypacker a daughter OF
one of the earliest settlers of Hunting
ton, died Yesterday morning at her
home. go West Fourth-av
Mrs. Penny packer was born on March
2l. 1869. at Reedsville, O. She came to
Huntington in girlhood with her pa
rents. the Rev and Mrs. e. T. Mitchell
both long since dead. Her father was
one of the first settlers in Huntington
and he and his son, the later Arthur
Mitchell. were prominent in the affairs
of the city in it's earlier history. Mrs
PennypaclSer was twice married. Her
first husband was DR. j. l.. Wall, who
died leaving one daughter, Inez Wall
now Mrs. M. G. Watson, OF this city
Her second husband was Lewis Penny
packer, of PENNSYLVANIA. She leaves.
besides Mrs. Watson, one grandson
Morton Watson, and a brother Samuel
b. Mitchell, OF Rupert. Idaho.
She was member Of the Central
Christian church and contributed to the
success of all of its departments. She
has been much missed from her church
circles since her failing health compell-
ed her to cease to attend regularly.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
BIC SANDY MILLING
Co. chances HANDS
MORE CAPITAL WILL BE PUT
INTO THE BUSINESS AT
ONCE.

A deal Of considerable size and i'm
portance was closed Wednesday even
ing, involving the control and manage
ment of the Big Sandy Milling company
at Louisa. NJ. y. Hay, Joe Miller. Joe
Cyrus and NJ. B. Sparks acquired three
fourth of the stock of the corporation
and OIL Thursday took charge of the
mill They are all good business men.
1t is reported that Mr.. Hay will give
the business his personal attention, and
this means that It will succeed. The
new organization is putting enough
money into the business to insure q
constant stock of flour, meal and feed
stuff of all kinds.
This mill is well equipped and by
meeting the demands of the market the
company will command large pat
ronage 1t a good thing for the coun-
ty and community to have a good mill
wifhis it's torders. We learn that Mr.
Shank, the competent miller who has
been with TIE company for long time
will continue In the same capacity. He
turns out a good grade of products.
Messrs. K. l.. NiDson, f.. l.. Stewart
and Fred Vinson, who are retiring from
the business, have their time fully oc
cipied with other matters and for this
reason they have sold cut
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
C. ]. Wilson died
SUDDENLY AT wheeling
GOOD CITIZEN OF LOUISA PASS
ED AWAY LAST sATuR-
DAY.

Louisa was shocked and saddened
Sunday by message notifying rela-
tiyes of the death of C.. Jeff WILSON,
which occurred suddenly near Wheel
ing, w. Va, on Sunday morning where
for several months he and his two sons,
Hamilton and Graham, had been en-
ployed.
The body arrived in Louisa Monday
evening, accompanied by the two sons,
and was taken tc the home. The fu-
neral was held Tuesday afternoon at
1880 from the Baptist church and was
conducted by the Rev. BlIrwell .Akers,
an old friend and former pastor.
| Mr.. Wilson is survived by his wife
and nine children; two sisters, Mrs.
las. Hale, of Louisa, Mrs. L. NJ. Cop
lev of Ashland; two brothers, G. S. Will
son of Louisa and w. T.. Wilson OF
| Hurricane, w. Va His wife is a daugh 4
ter of Gabriel Endicott, of Rockcastle-
The body was laid to rest in Pine
Hill cemetery.
Jeff Wilson was an honest, indus
! niors. upright citizen. He had for
years been a faithful member of the
Baptist church. and viii be missed by
that congregation. He had many friends
who felt an interest in his welfare and
who are deeply grieVed by his death.
| Tie church. could not contain al the
people who desired to honor his mem
oiy ~ attending the funeral service.
| His age was 81 He died in the bath
room at his boarding house. a girl in
the house repGrted to tie landlady that
she thought she heard some one moan
ling in the house. but no Investigation
/ was made f0N awhile. Later on the
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
JEEE DAVIS NELSON.

Jeff Nelson died Wednesday ar
Portsmouth. o.. following an illness OF
several weeks with a cancerous affec-
ton. He was born in Lawrerce-c CO..
KY, December 20, 1869 He is survived
by his wife who was Miss Katherine
Harris, and by five children, JAS. W..
Carrie. Hannah, Minnie and Ella, and
by his mother. Mrs. Nancy Nelson.
Mr.. Nelson. who was a splendid citi-
zen was for thirteen years valued en-
ploye of the Selby Shoe company
Ne was a faithful member Of tho
First Christian church and the funeral
VII be held from tie home on Friday
morning. conducted by Rev. Hamilton
lnterment in Greenlawn.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
FAREWELL RECEPTION
. TO THE Soldier BOYS
RED CROSS CHAPTER LEADS in
HoNoRINe FIRST SELECT
IVES TO GO.

Ten Llwrence county boys were CALI
ed TO report at Camp Taylor. Louisville,
September 20 and left on the Thursday
morning train which also carried the
boys from Pike, Floyd and Johnson
counties. Following is the list that
went from this county. The name Of
Thony Asbury Young. Ulysses, appear
ed first on the list and he was excused
by the board in order that he might at
tend the funeral and burial of his
brother, whose death occurred We'd
nesday. Dewitt Edmonds, of Buchanan,
was telephoned and with only few
minutes notice Joined The boys and
went in Youngs place.
Silas HaIl Ellen; Roscoe Prince
Trad; DAVID Mayo Young, Cherokee
chas Young, oyerda; David vanater,
buchanan: Mckinley Graham Tuscola;
Russell Maynard, clifford; Alex Laclsey
Frazier, Louisa; Frank Adkins, Louisa;
Dewitt Edmonds. buchanan
A patriotic meeting was held by the
Red Cross Society in honor of these
young soldiers Wednesday evening in
the courthouse. The speakers yere w,
d. oNeal, Rev. w. A. Gaugh, M s.
Burns and Mrs. Melva Gartin Funk OF
EChicago,
Patriotic songs were sung with en-
thnsiasm by the large crowd present
and genuine spirit of patriotism was
very much In evidence. The speakers
lreceived close attention and much APP
plause. During the exercises each OF
1.-THE ten honored boys was presented
with a box of candy and Bible. The
occasion had \ strain of sadness and
seriousness running through 1t, show
ing tho appreciation by those presen
OF the nature Of the work upon whici
these worthy young men are embark
ling-the sacrifice they are making TO
the liberty of mankind.
Hundreds of people gathered at tn
station to lid the young men good by
Thursday morning They went aboar'
a special train which ran Just ahead o
the regular train near ten o'clock. Tht
ltrain carried the selective boys fror
all the counties up the valley Man,
tears We're shed at the parting, but tn
young men never faltered, steppin
aboard the train with eager tread.
At Ashland the citizens gave the BI
Sandy boys another ronsing receptio
and more candy, lunch boxes, and 9th
Ter welcome presents. The train proceed
ed to Louisville after half an hour i
Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
p. E. JAARAUs PASSES AWAY

p. E. Jahraus, of Portsmouth, Ohio.
for about twenty years a travelling
saIesman for a tailoring establishment,
died in a hospital in Cincinnati, fol-
lowing an operation. A few weeks ago
he became very sick while in William
son, w. Va, and was told by physi-
clans there that his condition was SER
ious He returned home and later went
to a Cincinnati hospital, undergoing an
operation with but little promise of re-
lief.
lie was agentleman of more than or
binary intelligence and information.
His death will be deplored by great
many people in Eastern Kentucky and
West Virginia
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
MARTIN RECOMMENDED
FOR HAZARD POSTMASTER

washington, Sept 12.-Senator Beck
ham has recommended Rebel Martin
for temporary appointment as post
master of Hazard, KY, to succeed Post
master James b. Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is under charge of Icing
defaulter and has been removed from
Office. AS the recognized distribute
Of patronage for the district Senator
Beckham was asked to recommend a
postmaster to serve Us interim until q
civil service examination can be leld.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
LOUISA LAWRENCE COUNTY. KENTUCKY sEpTEMsER q, is1
Exemptions Refused
BY Local Board

The following passed physical exi
animation before the local board, Law
renee CO., and filed claim for exenp
ton and claim was rejected:
VIM. Fitzgerald. Louisa.
Reason " Swan. Cordell.
Dewitt Edmonds, Buchanan.
Hige Roscoe shaggs. Terryville.
Arthur Lyon, Hiclssville.
Henry Salyers, Orr.
Lonnie Leming. Jean.
Jas. Logan Sparks, Jean.
Lindsay G. Cyrus, Buchanan.
Grover C. Daniel, Potter.
Fred Spurlock, Peach Orchard.
Jas. David Moore. Il. ID. | Louisa.
Dennis Chaffin. Christmas.
Ben f. bentley, Yetesville.
Albert Robinett, Torchlight.
Robert Wells, Blevins.
Arby Short, Cordell.
Arthur Workman, Louisa.
Kinner Dean. Tuscola.
Ken Bryan, hdeline.
Odd Clay Clifford
Ambrose Austin, Charley.
John Pack, Louisa.
CLYDE Burgess, Richardson.
Geo. Holbrook, Hlcksville.
Kelly Robinet Torchlignt.
John S. Osborne. Blaine.
Walter Preston, Georges creek.
Estlll Boggs, Blaine.
Monroe Daniels. Charley.
Arnold C.. childers, Gallup.
John Edmond Austin, Fallsburg
Walter True Woods, Webbville.
Oscar Boyd. Ulysses.
Alexander Clark. Louisa.
Richard Allison. Louisa.
Jay Francis Preston, Charley.
,rom Henson, Louisa.
= Ora Boggs. Cherokee.
Jas, Blaine Mead. Louisa
Arlie Derrifield. Christmas,
Andrew j. cerdle. Cordell.
Leander Miller Georges Creek.
Andrew Woods. Cadmus.
Ernest Justice. Tlscola.
John Defoe Glenwood.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
k,LLEn All AsALANp.

Herbert AIirandi, aged 22 years, Al
c. & O car repaircr who lived with
his bride of two months at 2lst street
and Winchestcr-a was almost in
stantly killed Tuesday night shortly
after nine O'Clock when a cut of cars
passed over his body.
The ears dragged Mr.. Mirandfs bodg
the length of five coaches and terribly
mangled II about the hips and the right
shoulder. A deep injury was made on
the head. The features Of the face
however were not marred.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
WERE MARRIED IN IRoNroN.

Mr.. Dale Stuff, Of TT. Gay, West Va,
and Miss Ethel Pinson Of this city wen.
last Saturday to Ironton, Ohio. where
they were married.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. Pinson and for the past few
wears has been faithful operator in
he Louisa exchange, Southern Bell Tel
.ephone company. She is blonde and
is a very attractive young lady and
popular in her circle of friends.
Mr. Stuff recently moved to Ft. Gay
w. Va. They are for the present at the
home of the brides parents in this city,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
NEW PASTOR FOR
M. E. CHURCH SOUTH

The NEWS has just learned that the
name of the new pastor for the M. E.
Church South at Louisa is Rev. II. o
Chambers He is to come here from q
church in Birmingham, and is highly
recommended both as preacher and
pastor. AS soon as the details Of the
transfer car be COMPLETED he is expect
ed TO come and take up the work It is
thought he will be here the last Sun
day in September.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
NJ. e. CHURCH SOUTH.

Tho pastor for the M. e. Church
South, has not arrived and the Rev.
John Martin, OF Huntington, is expect
ed to fill the pulpit next Sunday. Rev,
Martin is the oldest and one Of the best
known preachers in the conference and
everybody here will be glad to have
him preach.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
DIED At OHIO HOME,

Word was received from Bowling
Green o, of the death of MIR Siren
Galliher by his sister, Mrs. w. Il
Paul of Huntington. w. Va
He was formerly a resident of Cat
lettsburg and was engaged in steam
boat business on the Big Sandy and
Ohio several years.
He had been resident of Bowling
Green, o., for twenty years.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
HERE'S a LAW THAT WORKS.

One hundred and eighty-three arrests
have been made in the state for viola
tions of the West Virginia idleness and
vagrancy law in the few weeks 1t has
been in force, ana hundreds of persons
have been required to get work to avoid
arrest. according to survey which has
just been completed by j. " Sullivan,
Secretary for the State Council of De-
fensa
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
RgTuRNs To PIKE COUNTY.

Miss Marie Roberts returned from
Louisville where she spent lass week
attending tho Kentucky State Fair,
and after short visit TO her home at
Cadmus, left on Saturday for Pike
vile to resume her work as Emergency
Home Demonstration Agent of Pike
county. Size was in Louisa Saturday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
BAKER PLANS VISIT TO
CAMP ZACHARY TAYLOR

Secretary of War Baker is planning
to pay a visit 70 Camp Zachary Taylor
soon He said that he does not
know just when he win be able to go
to Louisville ito look in on the boys
but his hope is that his pressing duties
Will permit him to leave Washington
bAfofe many weeks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
FREIGHT RATES TOO HIGH.

Washington, Sept. 12.-Rates or milk.
bnttermillS and cream from points in
the Middle West snd Kentucky TO Gin
cinnati were to-day held to be unreas
enable by the Interstate Commerce
Commission. New rates were prescrih- :
ed to become effective on or before De-
cenber 1.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
n,e WELL NEAR CAMEL CITY

The Pluto Oil and Gas company, OF
which NJ. @, Garrett. of Winchester, is
president, brought in well the past
week on the Kentucky Block Coal COM
pany's lease, near Camel City, in Nor
gan county. The well has not been
pumped but il is estimated the pro-
duction will be between 25 and 100 bar
rels.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
METHODIST CHURCH.

Rev. Raglan. the new pastor of the M.
e. Church arrived last Saturday and
preached Sunday at both the morning
and evening services. The attendance
was large and his excellent sermons
were we'll received.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
Two Good Real Estate Deals

r. f. Shannon has purchased from
Mrs. Hannah Laekey the two residences
and two vacant lots on Franklin and
Lady Washington streets. Price $1,000
Mr.. W. r Cain has traded his Perry
street residence to Mrs. Louisa Rob
erts for her residence on Powhattan-st
They win move into their new home
right away.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
WILL GO TO WHEELING.

Sam M. Freese has resigned the po-
sition of auditor and cashier for the
railroad and coal company at Camel
City to accept place with large coal
company at Wheeling, w. Va. He has
been at Camel City about is years,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
DEATH OF CHILD.

Mabel Agnes, the II months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield
Smith, died Tuesday Of last week on
Train No. near Prichard station from
stomach trouble. The babe had been
i'll for monih or more. rhc funeral
was held Wednesday at Hartwell, w.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
MRS. cHAs. A. PETERS DIES.

Mrs. Gypsie Lee Peters. daughter Of
Rev. E. T. Billups. of Wayne CO., died
at her home ir Ronceverte, West Va,
September IA. after an illness of several
weeks of typhoid She was married
last April to Mr.. Chas. A. Peters. She
wes 20 yesl,s OF age.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
DIED AT AGE OF %.

passed away last Friday night from in
firmities due TO old age. He had been
a resident of Lawrence-co, for several
years
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
DROVE FROM PITTSBURGH.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Christopher and
three children and Mrs. Richards mo-
tored through from Pittsburgh. They
left their car here and went by train to
Pikeville to visit relatives.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
NEW LESSONS FOR SOLDIERS.

Have you seer the new lessons for
soldiers and the attractive new bulle-
Tin OF drills used in the moonlight
schools, History and geography of the
warning countries is a prominent fea-
ture. Drills and all announcements n
regard to medals and credits for moon
light schoo. teachers and certificates
and diplomas for pupils are given.
Write to Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart,
President kentucky nhteracy Commits
sion, Frankfort, and secure these.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
NEW WELL FOR GALLUP SCHOOL.

The pie supper held.at Gallup last
Wednesday night at the school house
was wen attended and quite nice
sum was realized which will be used
toward paying for having well drilled
on the grounds
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
County Fair at
Louisa Next Week
Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, Sept. ~, 28,
and 10th

Best cap and apron s1.0O.
Best No. can tomatoes zoe.
Best No. 2 can beans 5Oc.
Best history OF work soc.
Best jar peaches 2bc.
Best jar beans 25c.
Best jar beets 25c.
Best jar corn Csc.
Best jar peas 25c.
Best Jar apples 25c.
Best jar pears 25c.
Best jar rhubarb 25c.
Homo Demonstrators.
Best display $500
Beet No. 3 can tomatoes soc.
Best jar preserves SOC.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21

Miss Jennie Bromley has returned
from Lnmherport, w Va, where she
had been tile past year.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
WAYNE COUNTY MEN. CALLED

WAYNE Co, West Va, rem have been
order,d 10 report Tor military duty on
next Friday They will 20 Saturday I.
Petersburg, Va, LEAVING Kel nva BY
special trains for Camp Lee. The SAME
train w.ll carry tie drafted men from
AIineo and Mcdowell counties.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
WOMEN DEPARTMENT-cLAss c,
Rules.

All articles must be entered BY three
o'clock September "a.
An entries must be made In the name
OF the person doing the work upon the
article entered
All articles must be finished. A spec
linen means finished article.
No exhibitor win he allowed to make
more than one entry In each class.
Bread, cakes, pies and candles Will be
judged by flavor texture and appear
hnce.
Canned fruits and vegetables will be
judged ty flavor. color, condition and
appearance.
Jeilies will be Judged by flavor, col
or texture. shape when removed from
glass and appearance In glass.
No prizes win be awarded articles
that have previously won prizes at the
Lawrence County Fair.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
CIRCUIT court
CONVENES OCT. 9Th
LIST OF THE JURORS DRAWN
FOR THIS IMPORTANT TERN
OF COURT.

The Lawrence County circuit Court
viii convene NJ Louisa Monday, octob-
er S. Tho following is the list OF the
grand Jury:
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21

(contlnued to page four.)
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21
Ronrd OF Directors.

Augustus snyder. Dr. 7. d. Burgess
L. s Alley
Departments Ard Superntendonta.
a. Horses. Mules and Ponies--Geo.
Swetnhfn. wilbur
Il. Cattle -Thnddeus Ransom.
c. Hogs John Kane.
ID Educational work.. ii. Ekers,
Fallshurg.
u. Poultry Harry Cain. Potter.
y. sheep--Sam Bartram
q. womAn's Work
II. GlrPs Canning ciub-Pairlee
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-21

Jas. VI. Woods. President. w. E'
queen. Secretary: Il. L. yinson, Treas
urer.
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
BEFORE AND AFTER ERECTION.
President Buchanan Had Had All the
Visitors He Wanted.

President Buohanan's home stiM
stands I'm the outskirts Of Lancaster,
Pa. Buchanan was a close friend
of Abraham N. Cassel. He was presi-
dent Of the turnpike company which
owned road leading fran Lancaster
past the Buchanan resi-. snce.
During the campaign which gave
Pennsylvania her only presiS@nt this
turnpike prospered on the tolls of
the callers who daily thronged to the
candidates home.
ABE" said Buchanan one day.
"can't you abolish the tolls, or give
special rate, for all these peopIef
want to encourage them to come
want EN- all to come"
Mr.. Cassel promised to consult his
directors, and concession waa
granted
After election came the office seek
ers, and the home of the president
elect was compassed about ike a be-
leagured camp. Meeting him. Bw
chanan again entreated the road
owner;
"Cassel," he said, "for heavens
sake keep EN- awayl Can't you build
toll gates clear up To the sky SO they
can't climb over?"-Saturday Evening
Post
Sierra County advocate., 1917-08-03
CouIdnss Afford IL.

About year ago Sewell Ford be-
came resident of Rye. N. Y. He had
lived there only short time before
he discovered that one of his neigh
bors was Simeon Ford. The reyela-
tion was made over the telephone.
"Hello!" said a voice. '1s this So.
well Ford!"
The author OF Shorty" admitted
that it was.
Well" went on the voice, this In
Simeon Ford. Some ones sent nee
your meat BILL"
Good! Why don't you pay it?"
Il will IL you'll pay mine" said
Simeon"
At last accounts the Bargain had
aot been concluded. Simeon runs a
hotsl.-Exchanga