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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
A GOOD FRIEND

A good friend stands by you when ir
need. Louisa people tell how Doan's
Kidney Pills have stood the test Mrs
Pigg endorsed Doan's over six years
ago and again confirms the story. Could
you ask for more convincing testimony
Mrs Frank Pigg. Water St, Louisa,
says: 81 suffered for long time with
many distressing symptoms of kidney
complaint The most annoying ailment
was severe pain in my back and dull,
bearin down feeling through my loins
] was weak and languid, constantly
tired and had no ambition. My back
was in such bad condition / couldn't
stoop without enduring severe pain. /
was restless at night and couldn't sleep.
Mornings, / was just as tired as when
WEI; to pel WIS nervous, too,
and suffered from severe dizzy SPELLS.
THE acton of my kidneys was irregu-
lar and caused me much annoyance !
felt like giving up. as nothing seemed
to help me. finally took Doans Kid
ney pills and the pains in my back left.
The action of my kidneys became nor
NAL and the other distressing symptoms
were removed"
Mrs Pigg gave the above statement
on March 20, 1910 ard on December 4,
1916, she said: 1.-THE cure Doan's Kid
ney pills made for me is still lasting.
now enjoy the best Of health"
Price Soc at all dealers. Don simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney PIlls--the same that Mrs. PigK
has twice publicly recommended. Fos-
ter Mllburn Co. Props, Buffalo. n. Y.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
COMMENCEMENT sxERcIses.

The commencement exercises of the
class of II, Pikeville college prepare
tory, were held In the First Presbyter-
ian church on the evening of May 7th
The program of the evening was as fol-
lows:
Invocation.
Violin Solo-Prof. Ebert.
A Modern Instrument of Warfare
John Marvin yost.
Charlotte Bronte-Kathryne Cecil
Keel.
Edison's Achievements Ralph Blake
Stallard
Woman's Place in Our National Cri.
sis-Lucille Campbell Dawes.
History of the Drama-Olva June
Hatcher.
Song-Members Of the Alumni
Address to the Class-Rev. b.. Bush.
Presentation of Diplomas and Award
ing Prizes.
Benediction.
All Of the orations were very good
and the address to the class on "The
One Talent Man." given by the Rev. Il.
j. Bush, of the Second Presbyterian
church OF Lexington. was one Of the
best addresses ever given in Pikeville.
The usual prizes were awarded, the
DIR. w. G. Condit prize, going to Miss
DIVA June Hatcher and the Bible prize
for the Senior class was also won by
Miss Hatcher.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
Morris.

Mrs. Bert Childers and children were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben New
comb Saturday night
Misses Claude and Fora Judd were
visiting their brother and his wife. Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Judd Saturday and Sun
day.
Miss Erma and Gertie Hinkle and
Mrs. Ellen Castle attended church here
Sunday.
Sunday school at the Spencer church
every Sunday at nine O'Clock.
Mr., and Mrs. Andrew Cordle were on
our creek Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dillon Moore were fis-
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Thompson Sun
day.
Mrs Scott Martin. OF Van Lear Ia
here this week visiting her mother, aunt
Mary Thompson, who has been sick for
some time. but is some better Mt this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Miller were
here Saturday and Sunday visiting the
latter's father. @. w. Pack.
DOLLY DIMPI.E
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
MUSIC CLASS RECITAL.


The following Is the program of tn,
graduating recital Of the Pikeville col
lege music class which was given b.
the Presbyterian church on Wednesda.
evening. May 16:
March. ............... Verdi
Invocation
March OF the Drawfs. 80. e. Grieg
Shadow Dance. ....... Mcdowell
Virginia Ruth Greer
Cubiane Dance. ....... .Gottschalk
Ruth Greer and Violet Walker
Valse Chromatique. ...... Goddard
Fifth Mcclure. ....... .Leyback
Thelma Violet Walker
Faust. ........... Charles Gounod
Ruth Greer. Grace Layne, Violet
Walker, Lucille Dawes.
Prelude. $50. .Rachmaninoff
Air de Ballet-Op 30. .Chaminane
Lucille Campbell Dawes.
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2. List
Lucille Dawes, Grace Layne
Caprice Espagnol. -. Moszkowski
Negro Danse. Cyril Scott
Elizabeth Grace Layne.
Marche EFT Choeur Des Fancialles
................... Richard Wagner
Grace Layne, Violet Walker Lu-
ellie Dawes. Ruth Greer
Presentation of Diplomas
Benediction.
All the numbers on the programme
were very difficult, but they We're rem
dered with ease and proficiency by
these young ladies', to whom diplomas
were presented.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
AUCTION SALE OF LOTS
IN FORT GAY, WEST VA

Elsewhere win be found an lmpor
tant announcement OF an auction ualS
OF lots in Borders Addition at'Ft Gay
which is exactly what that town has
needed for good many years II lots
had heretofore been available there
quite n good deal OF building activity
would have undoubtedly resulted Ft
Gay, the twin sister % LoulRa. Ia de-
stined to play no small part In the ac-
tivities surrounding her. and we are
glad TO see her stnrting off right. This
sale is In the hands Of the Bowman
Realty Co. the we'll known and sue
ccssful operators at Huntington. and
will be held Saturday. Juno End.
Residents Of Fort Gay have the ad
vantage OF being within easy roach OF
Louiaa's High School and College
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
wEHevILLE.

After the fine rains Of last night ev-
erything is looking green and beauti-
full.
E. E. Wheeler was here looking af-
ter business Monday.
R. L. and A. H. Walter of Washing
ton We're here Sunday on their way tc
Blaine to visit their father and moth
er, Mr.. and Mrs. M. NJ. Walter.
Watt Woods and nephew, Joe Woods
Gardner, went to Louisa with DR.
Thompson Monday.
Mrs. Sam Moore and Miss Grace
Swetnam came to Webbville after at
tending the examination in Louisa.
Mrs. Nellie Hudgins Of Olive Hill
with two granddaughters, are visiting
Mrs. l.. j. Webb. x.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
MRS. THoRNsBURY DIES.

Mrs Mary Jane bloomsbury, who has
been very i'll for some time. died at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Betty Mich
ael, on Division st, Tuesday evening
about six o'clock. Mrs. bloomsbury
was very old and her death had been
expected for some time. but was none
the less a severe shock to her family
and friends. She was the widow of the
late James Madison bloomsbury. a
Methodist minister Of more than ordi-
nary ability. and a sister of Mr.. James
Stump. She leaves the following chill
dren to mourn her loss: ]. X. Thorns-
bury, George bloomsbury. Mrs. Kate ID.
Hatcher. Mrs. Betty Michael. Mrs. j.
NJ. Bowling and Miss Kizzie Thorns-
bury, all OF Pikeville, and Mrs. w. Rob
ert Fuller Of Catlettsburg.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
ALUMNI BANQUET.

The annual banquet OF the Alumni
Association OF Pikeville college, was
given at the Hotel Jefferson on Thurs
day night. The honor guests were the
Rev. B. ]. Bush. OF Lexington and the
graduating class of II, who thus be-
came members OF this association.
Tho elegant three course banquet was
served by the class Of 1918. and music
was furnished by the Presbyterian Sun
day School Orchestra.
Miss Ethel Ruth Francis, President
OF the association, was toast mistress
AMI Miss DIVA Hatcher responded to the
toast to the new members. Mr.. T. II.
Hartman gave a very delightful talk on
behalf OF the trustees. Mrs. w. p. Call.
the incoming president. assured the
association OF her loyalty and devotion,
and the prophecy for the class OF II
was given by Miss Ruth Greer. The
principal speeches OF the evening we're
made by DR.. James F.. Record, Pres
ident of Pikeville college. and Rev.
Bush. who spoke on 1.-THE Need OF Hero
ISM"
This was a very delightful occasion
and was enjoyed by a number of the
Alumni. with the husbands and wives
of those who are married. the faculty
of the college and the honor guests, In
Guiding DR.. and Mrs, J. F. Record. Rev.
b. ]. Bush. Mrs T. j. Kendrick. Mr..
and Mrs. ]. d. Francis, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. p. Call. Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart Baals.
of Ashland. Mr.. and Mrs. t. II. Har-
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Linton Trivette, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Hatcher Mr.. and Mrs.
Sidney Ratliff. Mrs. ]. r. Crawford,
Misses Alice Johnston. Alice Record.
Dita Kennedy, Francis Bowles. Mousie
May Turner, Lorraine Bowles. Ruth
Greer Mary Morgan, Helen Record,
Mary Auxier. DIVA Hatcher Lucille
Dawes, Kathryn Keel. Ethel Ruth Fran
els. Messrs. Frank Connolly. T.. H.
Westlund, Blake Stallard. John Yost
Carl Bevins, II. v. Forsyth.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
CAMPBELL DOVE.

The following invitations have beer
received by number of Pikeville PEG.
pie:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Campbell
request the honor Of your presence
at the marriage Of their daughter
Myrtle
to
Mr.. Kenneth Dove
on Wednesday evening, the sixth
Of June. one thousand nine humid
red and seventeen
at eight o'clock
Woodlawn Baptist Church
Accotink, Virginia
Miss Campbell is a sister OF Mrs. NJ
F. Campbell and has many friends here
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
Opportunity.

Said yesterday to tomorrow:
when l was young like you,
!. too, was fond of boasting
OF all meant to do.
But while 1 fell a-dreaming
Along the pleasant way,
Before scarcely knew 1t
/ found was today" F. w. p.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
LEFT FOR ARIZONA.

ters, Nellie and Marguerite, left Tues
day morning for Phoenix, Arizona,
where they will join Mr.. Digger and
their son, Dean. Pikeville is very sorry
to lose this delightful family from its
midst and the good wishes Of host
of friends go with them to their new
home.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
FOR VACATION.

Miss Frances Bowles, the very eff
cient teacher of Domestic Science OF
Pikeville college. left Tuesday for her
vacation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
RETURN HOME

Mrs. w. H. Layne of Prestonsburg,
has returned home after spending a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs A e, Aux
Ter during commencement. She was ac-
companied home by her daughter. Miss
Grace, who has been a student OF Pike
Vile college during the past year.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
MOVED TO FLORIDA.

Mrs. Chas Fuller and two children
left Sunday morning for Florida where
she will join her husband. Mrs. Fuller
was accompanied as far as Huntington
by her mother, Mrs. ]. Nj. Robertson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25

Attorney C. NJ. Whit and wife of
Williamson. were here this week COM
hining pleasure and business.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
BOY!

Few gladnesses of life can be
So filled with joy as when
In early morn we wake to see
It's only A or 5 and we
Can ga. to- sleep again.-EX.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
PIKE COUNTY NEWS
IN HOSPITAL.

Mrs. Alice Robinson Brooks. Of Mo-
bile. Alabama, underwent an operation
in Huntington hospital last Monday,
She is the daughter OF Judge Robinson
of this city.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
ENTERTAINs CLUB.

Mrs. James Peery was hostess to the
Arachne Club on Saturday afternoon.
After delightful afternoon spent in
fancy work, delicious sherbet and cake
were served. The out of town guests
were Miss vertrice Price of Paintsville
and Mrs. Evan Thomas OF Cinderella,
West Va
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25

DIR. T. d. Burgess became very sick
last Friday and IL yet confined TO his
room. although now considerably Inn
nroved
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
HUNTINGTON VISITOR.

James Hatcher was a business visi-
tor in Huntington Monday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25

Kentucky is expected to buy $4,000
900 of the new U. S. Liberty Loan
bonds.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-08-09
PEACE TALK IN WASHINGTON
Austria Said to De Ready to Ngoti.
ate-unIted States Job 10 I
Lick Germany"
IE

Washington According to nior
nation communicated from Eurpe Ia
diplomatic establishments in wahing
ton. exchanges are In progres be
tween the allied governments Inch
are likely to have important fsults
soon. I, was limited that the nSotia'
lions related to Austria. This Is In
with the reported visit Of Or. .icha'
ellis. the imperial German charellor.
to Vienna to meet Emperor Carles.
In one quarter II was said thaproba'
bly, there would be declaraon Of
tar.reaching character anectnIpeace
In the near future.
In connection with these state
ments officials Of this govoment
made Il plain In a most emphat man
ner that. as one expressed i The
United States Ia In the waro lick
Germany. II has entered To no
other discussion with the AID ma
tons respecting their war ais
officials declined 10 sugGt what
terms OF peace would be aeptable
70 this government or to couent on
various territorial changes at are
reported to be the subject oconvsr'
satons between the allied vers.
In diplomatic circles u under
, standing prevails that Italppposes
any negotiations looking to iepara,e
peace with Austria.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-08-09
Fort. -four Men Believed
Dad !. ClAy Mine BIAS,

Clay. KY. Aug. Gas, The
creeping Tor or OF the mines
entered the WORKINGS Of the No
7 mine CT IN. IVES. Kentucky
Coal Company tere this morn,
inr. exploded a,.d in a second
l65 men were entombed and to.
night the death list ranges from
twenty.four to forty-four. IS are
injured and &C have been brough,
out alive. Rescue crews are
still working heroically in search
o. those still beneath the earth e
surface.
Following the disaster at Clay
Saturday morning, the strike in
the West Kentucky coal fields
was called off by the United
Mine Workers. 1t affected Hen.
derson. Hopki 8. Christian Web
8 r and Union count es. The
notice Was eff ctive Sunday.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-08-09
COTTON CROP ONLY AVERAGE
Acreage Has Been Somewhat In.
ersassd, But Yield 10 lssssns6-
More Than Last Year.

Washington. d. C.-The crop r.
porting board Of the bureau Of crop
estimates Of the United States depart.
ment OF agriculture estimates from
the reports VI tn0 eosr~sv~s.s.-s s anu
agents OF the bureau. that the condi'
ton OF the cotton crop on July rs was
1o.S per cent OF q normal a. compared
with 7o.S on June Is. 1917. 72.3 on
July rs. 1916. 1854 on July rs. 1918. and
IT'S. the average on July rs for TIC
past ten years.
A condition Of 7o.3 on July rs fore.
casts a yield per acre OF about 1863
pounds and q total production (allow.
Ing I per cent from planted area for
sbandonmenD. Of about lI.9+So0o
bales. That Is. the anal outturn viii
probably be larger or smaller nan
this amount. according a. conditions
hereafter are better or worse thar av.
erage conditions.
Last years production Was ilJ+s..
$50 bales. two years ago ll.lsi2so.
three years ago ls.i3%s3O and 'our
pears ago l&,l56.ts6.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-08-09
BAKER
HAZEL.

We inesdav evening. Aug. lat. Willie
Simpson and Miss Stella Hazel we're
united in the holy bonds Of mstrimony
in the presence Of large crowd at the
home Of the brides parents. Rev.
Hyde officiating. The groom is well
known and highly res pscted young man
and has many friends IN the Baker
section. He is the eldest son Of Mr..
and Mrs Jas Simpson. Of this place.
The bride is the daughter Of p. E.
Hazel, and is a bright and attractive
young lady. and her friends are num-
bered by the score. The young couple
left Monday for Alton, ILL.,, where
they will make their future home.
They have the best wishes Of the writ.
er for a long. happy and prosperous
life.
Mrs. Earl Writtenberry and daugh.
ter. Lorene; are visiting relatives in
Sturgis this week.
Jesse Cain and family, Of Herrin,
ILL.,, are the guests Of Will 0'Neal.
J. A. King and wife spent Saturday
and Sunday with B. B. Nelson.
Mrs Lacy Truitt and children spent
the week end with he mother, Mrs
Joe Foster, Of near Repton.
School began here Monday with Mis-
Flora Moore as teacher.
Protracted meeting will begin hpr'
the lst., Sunday in Sept. Rev. Liant
will assist Rev. Vaughn.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-08-09
MEXICO

H. D. Wolford was in Paducah last
week on business.
Weams Croft was IN Blackboard Sat-
urday.
Miss Sofia Farmer is visiting rela.
tives in Missouri.
Miss Mary Towery. of Piney motored
over Monday morning to begin our
school.
Will Ward and family of Chapel Hill,
visited relatives here Sunday.
Dave Wolford went to Evansville
Friday, returning via Rosiclare, III.
- Miss Willie Wolford, Mrs. Edgar
Threlkeld's charming house guest, has
returned to her home in Salem.
Forest Pogue. OF Eddyville. was here
Saturday enroute to Frances, his cid
home, to vote.
Lawrence Tabor is building a nice
addition to his house
jim Garrett and son, Roy, Of Salem.
made afying trip through these parts
Saturday.
Hon. M. F. Pogue, of Princeton,
was here Saturday.
Mics Willie Wolford and nellie Young
were in Psducah one day last week.
Mrs. Macy Champion has returned
from . short stay with relatives in
Missouri.
Mrs. Ellie Wicker and son, Of Dial.
las, Tex, are visiting Hon. W. o.
wickef and family ..s.his place.
Mrs. Ida Stubblefeld and sons, Shir'
ley and Bert Tucker, Of Emmaus,
spent the week end with her mother
Mrs. Young.
Miss Vera Harris a talented musician
Of Fredonia, was with her music clasl
1t this place Saturday.
Mrs. Wallace Dobbins, Of near Fla
Rock. spent Saturday with Mrs. Luc!
--Osbbfss,
Henry Whit and family visitet
Burl Walker in the Chapel Hill neigh
borhood Sunday.
Will Wheeler was here Tuesday.
Misses Della Harris and Marjori
Lloyd. two charming young ladies' o
Fredonia, were here Saturday.
John Roland. of Fredonia, was buz
sing around in these parts Friday.
There was q large crowd at the ic,
cream supper at j. B. Young's Satur
y day hight. Fredonia, Crayne an
Frances being well represented, an
q he could not get his order filled
was unable to serve all the crowd will
cream, which he regretted very much
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-08-09
d? By,,! REs3tyI'9E|E7{
STATES ASKED TO RATiFY &C.
TON INSIDE OF THE NEXT
SIX YEARS.
HOUSE TO ACT Immediately
Plan to Reimburse Losers by Change
Is lost-vote for Reform Sur.
prisins to Saloon MEMS,
sue is Non.Partisan.
HOUSE TO ACT IMMEDIATELY

Washngton.-By vote of 65 to 20
the senate has approved the Sheppard
resolution to submit to the states an
amendment to the federal constitu-
ton providing for national prohibit
ton. A proyiso tackled on at the last
moment requires ratification by the
states within six years from the day
OF submission by congress,
The resolution now goes to the
house, where II must receive. as In
the senate. two-thirds vote TO insure
It's passage. Representative Webb
of North Carolina. chairman OF the
house judiciary committee. said he
would move the resolution out OF
committee Immediately, and predict
ed its speedy passage through the
house. AS the drys have majority
of two In the judiciary committee no
attempt to hold up a favorable report
on the measure is anticipated.
Senator Stone OF Missouri was one
OF the 65 members who supported the
resolution. Senator Reed voted with
the opposition Senators Sherman
and Lewis OF Illinois also took oppo
site sides on the matter. the former
for and the latter against the reso
luton
Senator Stone lined up with the
drys for the first time In his career
despite the fact that the senate re
jected his proposed amendment to
compensate the owners of property
built up in the liquor industry. The
adoption Of the six year time limita
ton. sponsored By Senator Harding
OF Ohio. won Senator Stones vote
II the amendment Is not ratified BY
that time It becomes void.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-08-09
To The Voters Of
Critteuden County

The returns from the primary
election gave me majority OF
the votes cast in the race for
county attorney. and desire to
thank each and every one tina,
in any way assisted me in this
race.
Ny friends were loyal to me
and it was by their efforts that
| was enabled to win, as | was
so situated that it was impo.s
BILE for me to make a canvass
and this makes my appreciation
much greater
From the day | became q can.
didate | never said a word against
my opponent and never heard Of
his saying anything against me,
but he made his fight on a high
plane as | tried to do. Had
he defeated me he would have
had my whole hearted support
and believe | will have his in
the final election, as he is a per.
feet gentleman and a good re.
publican.
Between now and the NCvem.
Der election shall endeavor to
see each voter and will make an
honest effort to win, and if sue.
c,ssful | will devote my entire
time and very best talent to the
duties of the Office.
Yours truly.
JOHN A. MOORE.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-08-09
Woman Meets A Horrible Death

Johnson County lady fatally
gored by enraged bull Near
Vienna.
Mrs. F. r. Johnson Jr., who
resided with her husband mile
north Of Vienna, met a terrible
death late Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Johnson went out on the
farm to gather blackberries. The
husband owned a vicious bull
and had a sign posted or the
gate leading into the pasture
where the animal was located,
stating that This bull is dan
perous; keep away"
1t seems that Mrs. Johnson
became confused and mistook
the pasture in which the bull
was Quartered. She was cross
ing the pasture when the animal
espied and attacked her. Be.
fore help could arrive the lady
was literally gored and hooked
To pieces. Her clothino woo
strewn all over the pasture ant
she was 90 badly mutilated that
she was almost unreeognizable.
Her body was taken to New
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-08-09
NEW SALEM

Several OF our boys are busy getting
up evidence for the army exemption
board
J. X. LaRue, Of Mexico. KY; Lester
Clark. OF Roslclare. ILL.,. and Flans gan
Clark. Of Mt. Vernon, Ind. were her,
Saturday to vote 81.
School began at New Salem Monda,
with Miss Stella Eikins AZ teacher.
l.. L. waddell and family visited o.
Flatllck Sunday.
John Capron and family, Of Birds.
vile. and VIM. Jacobs and family, OF
Carrsville. visited Jim Mahan Sunday.
Protracted meeting will begin a,
New Salem. Monday night, Aug. 9th.
'sys>~ SS~~ ~ -SW>sss -.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-08-09
DYCUSBURG

Mesdames Groce Ferguson and Robt.
Wells, of Smithland, were guests of
Mesiames Wadlington and Bennett
last week.
Prof. Burnie Owens passed Through
here Monday enroute to Wingo, Ky.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Boaz were the
guests of Mrs. Perez Brasher near
Seven Springs Sunday.
Miss Laura Graves. of Paducah, is
visiting her aunt, Miss Cora:Graves.
Miss Glenn Graves returned from
Eddyville Sunday.
Mrs. W. j. Wells was in Kuttawa
last week the guest of Mrs. Robert
Clifton.
J. c. Griffin has purchased a new
Ford car.
Mrs. Emma Whlttsett. and son, Os-
car, of Grand Rivers. were guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Bragdon last week
Mrs. Harris and daughter. Miss
Vera, of Fredonia. attended church al
this place Sunday.
Jap Riley and family. Of Emmaus,
passed through here Sunday enroute
co Kuttaws. They were accompanied
home by Rev. Oliver. Of New Mexico,
who will assist in the revival at EN-.
maus.
W. E. Charles left Saturday fol
Gsdsen, Tenn.
Owen Boaz. Tom Mckinney. Edge
Campbell and Marion Polk were il
Marion Saturday night.
p Z l. -
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-08-09
Elevator Burns At Henderson.

Henderson, Ky, Aug. s The
big grain elevator Of A. Waller
& Co.. located near the Union
station, caught fire about 7
O'Clock Saturday night and was
destroyed. The only portions of
the elevator that remained stand
ing are eighteen huge concrete
bins, nine of them filled with
new wheat and two with shelled
corn.
The fire was the most costly
one this city ever experienced,
as the plant and grain was valued
at $3.50, 900.