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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-26

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WAR BRIEFS BY WIRE
LONDON. Earl of Suffolk and
Berkshire, husband Of Mis- Margaret
Hyde (''Daisy') Letter, Chicago, kill
ed in action.
Peking.-Gi!bert Reid, American,
editor of Picking Post, which has
printed German propaganda, arrest
ed. by American consular officer.
Paris.-Emilienne Ducimitiere, girl
of 19, condemned to death by French
court martial as a spy.
Winnipeg.-Private H. Mickey,
6448 Parnen av., Chicago, among Is
Americans in tOday's casualty list
from Europe.
Washington.-EIihu Root has con-
scented to head American commission
to visit Russia.
Washington. - Mrs. Antoinette
Funk, Illinois, named as member of
advisory committee on wOmen's de-
Tense work.
Washington.-Censorship bill does
not bar criticising of officials, but is
intended only to prevent disclosing
of defense secrets, says Chairman
Webb of house judiciary committee.
Observation-Disclosures conference of
Swedish Lutheran church pledges
loyalty and moral support to the gov
eminent.
Buenos Aires.-Contrary to expec-
tations, government intervention in
BuenOs Aires province was accom-
plished today without any resis-
lance from depOsed governor Ugarte.
New York.-Wearing bulletprOof
armor which is being investigated for
army use, DR.. Guy Brewster let a
sharpshooter hit him over heart at
go feet. The high-poweT bullet was
stopped.
- CIeveIand.-Wiss Elizabeth O'Brien
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Local And Personal.

Miss Minta Steelman is the guest OF
her aunt. Mrs. Durand Keel
Mr.. and Mrs. J J johnson OF Jenk :.
ms were Sunday guests at the Jeffer.'
son enroute TO their home in jenkins
from Louisa.
Miss Masme McGill OF Frankfort is
the very charming guest OF Mrs. A. s
Reese. They will go 10 Jenkins for the
weekend with Mrs. ]. ]. Johnson.
Mr.. Ed Greayer OF Tazewell. Va. was
here on business last week, At the fare
well meeting for the soldier boys
Thursday night he made very fine
talk.
Mrs. Wagner of Pittsburg is the very
charming guest of her brother. Mr.. Ed
l.. Burke and Mrs. Burke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Keyser have re-
turned TO their farm near Charlotts-
vile, Va. after spending few days
with their parents here. They attended
the Morgan Baldwin wedding while
here.
Mr. and Mrs, Jesse d. Rash have re
turned after an absence OF several
days
H. S. Adkins OF the j. b. Elkhorn
Coal corporation OF Yeagcr. waf her,
Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Trivette spent
Sunday with their grandmother. Mrs
Dee Damron of Yeager.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28

on TIE ground the rich. dark paw-paw
may he found. The Indian corn takes
on u russell hue and soon viii stand In
shocks. Old Sol Is on mis- journey south,
he's passed the equinox. But still no
sends his golden rays TO brighten these
mild September days oh. autumn is a
dandy away up here on Big Sandy.
The corn crop In our immediate cons
munity Is good. but reports from the
creeks are TO the effect that the crop
win be short IN many places
Cattle seem TO be plentiful in all this
part Of the country on Johns creek.
Daniclsqcreek and hockcastlei
Manytbf our people are engaged In
conserving food for future use APP
Piles are plentiful
Cabbage is being made into krout.
but not for the kaiser
Miss Mary Luck gave AN old fash
ioned bean stringine TO a party OF her
little friends nne night last week.
Or " l.. Hatcher and family have
gone TO st. Louis 10 spend tie winter
Miss Adelaide Snarvely spent sat
urday and Sunday with friendf at Cliff.
SIsNGA
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
pikevilIe Unit Elects ofi.ers.

The Pikeville Unit Of the 'Vomen's
committee OF the Council OF National
Defense was formed at The courthouse
on Tuesday evening. S, ptember 25, with
the following officers elected at this
meeting:
Chairman-Nrs. Ida F.. HELLER
Vice Chairman-Mrs. Anthony VIII
dams.
Secretury- Mrs. T. Fl. Hartman.
Treasurer-Mrs. ]. +. Pauley.
The chairman of the sub committees
arc as follows:
Chairman of Registration Mrs. Jno.
Langley.
Chairman Of Social Service Miss
Helen Record.
Chairman of Health and Child Wei
fore MIS-. Rolt, Miller.
Chairman of Publicity-Mrs A. H..
Weilnan.
chairman Of Home Economics--Mrs
w. T. Cell.
Chairman Of Food Production-Mrs
I'aris Preston.
thairnan of Courses of Instruction
Mrs. r. c Elliott.
Chairman of Conservation OF Mora
and Spiritual Forces-Nrs Lear.
Chairman of Allied Relief-Mrs. ".
Dee Sutton
Chairman OF Protection Of Womea
Workers-Mrs. f. T. Hatcher.
The stated time for future meeting >
was set on the fourth Tuesday OF each
month, at 700 p. m.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
HELLER HAS AWAKENED.
BIG PATRIOTIC MEETING.

An immense throng of school chill
dren filled the new Star theater to its
capacity Wednesday which day was
set aside as patriotic day. An address
was eloqGently and ably delivered by
Dr. Record of the Pikeville college. AL
most every child carried an American
flag and great enthusiasm was display
ed and aroused Being patriotic week
in Kentucky, Seller has done her git
Through tie cooperation of all the
school teachers nearby, nearly every
school child was present during the
meeting. Apparently the teachers of
this community are giving their earnest
support Of verpetuating the slogan,
Wake Up Kentucky"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Local And Personal.

y. j.. Friend of Cincinnati was the
guest OF Sam Spradlin and family on
Monday
c. l.. IIutsinpiller was trarsacting
business in Ashland the early part OF
the week.
Miss Violet Walker Of Pikeville was
the attrlctisr Weekend guest OF MISS
lnez cottrell.
Miss Faith Chsppeiler OF Columbus
Ohio. is visiting her aunt. Mrs. W. T.,
McVay.
Misses Martha Pieratt and Faith
Chappelier wers guests uf Ruth David
son on Wednesday
NJ IS Bessie Shoanerd Of Wayland is
visiting her grapdrIother this week.
.Io NJ. Davidson and :. c. Hopdrs
arc attending cj3rt In ountingten this
week.
. Mr.. ind Mrs. w. z. Jillson eff
Wednesday for Jackson. Ky. They Will
return on horseback.
Misses Lucille and Mnreen Mayo
have returned from pikeYtllc
Lewis Mayo was business .lsitoi
In Pikeyille Tuesday
Howard S. Estill OF Mayland was
here Wednesday
MT. ara Nib. isu ltuultioh nav
moved to the hotel Elizabeth for the
winter, Tncin.home win he occupied b.
u. j. Elan and family
Mr.. and Mrs 7. ] May were visit
ing IN Ashland Sunday
Mrs N. NJ. White. Sr., is still on TN"
sick list hut Improving
Mrs. Martha Damron and grand (.
danFliter. Lucille have returned u their
home at Sloan, Ky. after a weefs
visit t. Mrs. 10 NJ Davidson,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Johnson County Boy
With Washinuton Troop

Willie Salyer formerly OF Sip. this
county, but who has been IN the State
Of Washington for eight years passed
through here with the Washington
troops Monday. enroute TO North Car
olina where they VII encamp for the
winter and later go to france YounS
Salyer was the first man to offer his
services In Wenatchee. washington. az
ter war was declared he was looking
strong and healthy and expressed him-
self as having the most enjoyable time
Of his life He is son OF Mr. and Mira
Clint 'Salyer. He was met at the depot
ty his father aud two sisters. who
clasped his hand for the first time IN
eight long years.-post.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Nav Methodist Pastor Arrives.

Rev. II. X Moore. the new pastor OF
the Methodist church OF our city, Will
be here Sunday and viii preach morn
ing and evening at the Methodist
church. Rev Moore comes highly rec
commended to our people. he having
been presiding elder of the Huntington
district for the past four years, ana
will doubtless take hold of the work
here with strong hand. Rev. w. Il.
Reid, the former pastor at this place,
goes to sutton, West Va. Bro. Rid has
won the hearts OF his people 10y his
Cody life and industry. and has made
many warm friends in this city put.
side OF his church, who viii deeply re-
greet his departure. lie, however, goes
into field near where he has been
pastor, and where he has many warn
friends and acluaIntanots. Tho Post
Joins heartily with them in wishing
him great success on his new field
Post.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
TIE MOUNTAIN PARTY.

A party consisting of our local So
ciety circle. chaperoned by Mrs. Jones
and Mrs. NeIse Sanders, went to the
breaks of The Cumberlands last Sun
day. A highly enjoyable time was re-
ported. Luncheon was taken at a hotel
in Elkhorn City. Kodak pictures were
taken of various scenes quite rictur.
esuue
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
MILL RATLIEF HURT.

VIII, Ratliff, employed at the Henry
Clay mines of .he Edgewater Coal Co,
happened to an accident while at work.
slate falling on him, bruising him pain
fully 1t is said. He suffered dlsloca-
ton OF his lips and was hurt about the
head. Although he was confined to his
bed for several weeks. he is out again
scarcely able to walk.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Circuit Court.

Hi Mounts VS.. Norfolk & Western
Railway Co., and Chas. Steele VS.. the
same company, each brought suit
against this company for damages by
reason Of a private de-
tective for tile company for beating
them over the heads and taking them
off TIE train at Fcrt Gay. w. Va. These
young men We're on their way to Pike
vile to be examined for the army. Tney
We're taken before magistrate at TT.
Gay. w. Va, and warrant demanded
which was refused. They ask for $4,000
each.-Pilkc County News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Miss Auxie- Made
Chairman Food PorductioI

Miss Mary .Auxier was the recipient
of a tigh honor Tuesday evening, when
she received a telegram from Nh. fer .
bert Hoover. the National director Of
Flo, DIS, asking her If she would accept
the position of County Chairman OF
Food Production for Pike county Miss
Auxier accepted this position very Will
ingly and there is no doubt of her abil
ity to fill it very creditably.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
PikeDiHe Items
viii Locate Here.

Mr.. George II. Holmes. who has been
in this county off and on for four or
five years. is expecting his family
from Windsor Ont, Canada. He is
building n horne al Shelby Gap and
they III live there. Mr.. Holmes is
from Canada, and he. is establishing an
expert lumber business here shortly
after his family arrives he win leave
for an extended business tour to New
York. Boston and London, sFsngMnd.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
EAST POINT.

The signs OF autumn now appear we
note the changing OF the year. on the
hill the leaves begin to turn by thu
road the summer bushes burn. This
golden-rod stands dressed Ina yellow
the ffut on orchard boughs is grow
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Entered Medical coIIeae.

Hobart Osborn. left for louisville,
where he will enter medical college.
Mr.. Osborn Is son OF DIR. and Mrs.
David Osborn. OF Writehouse. and Is
one of Johnson couuty's most efiicien.
teachers and popular young men. We
predict for him success In his new UNI
dertaking.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Or. and Mrs. Reese Sell Bungalow.

DIR. ard Mrs s. $ Reese sold their
h, autiful buneaiof on scott-av.. . Ire
land Pauley' last week. They viii 2rob
ably move to their farm near Lfncas-
ter III the near future, to the very deep
regret of their neighbors and friends
H,wevei, It is to be hoped tha- obey
win decide to ~emain in Pikeyit'e as
we can i'll aff,rd to lose such people
from our niids.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Musiea al Enjoyed.

Tho musical given ny the orcht stra
of t'st. Presbyterian SUNDAY s. hoo arl
the violin pupils of MIR. Ebert was very
much en- dyed by all who were 50 for
tupate as to be present The mum acrs
Piyen by the youns violin pups were
especially pleasing N
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Gone To Washinoton.

Mr.. and Mrs Cam Vanhoose. who
have been here for the past year the
guests II relatives and friends. lefs
Thurs day for their home in the Stats
of Washington They will go to Ash
land by train and from there they viii
make the trip in their new Overhaul
which VIII take them about two weeks
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Left For New Charge.

Rev ]. L. Vinson. who has been pas
tor Of NJ f.. Church South for two
years. with his good wife left Friday
to take up their work at Guyandotte.
w. Va. We dislike to sec these good
people leave us and can only wish for
them the very best of success.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
MR. CRAWFORD here.

MIR. Curtis Crawford. OF Minneapolis.
MINI, has JOINED his wife who has
been here several weeks visiting her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Mcclure.
They were guests last week Of MIR.
crawford's mother Mrs. Fitch. In Ash
land
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Miss Francis Returns From Visa.

Miss Ethel Ruth Francis returned
Monday from two weeks visit q
Huntington and Ashland. While IN
Huntington she was the guest OF Mrn
r. A. Palmer, and Mrs. 10. o. Young
Mrs. Evan Thomas Of Cinderella, w.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
NEW BABY IN EpaEWATER.

Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wilson are re-
joicing over the arrival of a ten pound
baby girl. which arrived at their home
late last Friday night This increases
the Wilson family to five.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Mr.. christopher M.

Mr.. j. w. Christopher, who has been
so i'll of cancer, is somewhat worse.
The Chrlstopkers have made many
warn. friends since they nave reside
in this community. all OF whom are
hoping for the speedy recovery of MIR
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Deputy Clerk Resigns.

Mr.. Clarence Policy, Who has been
the efficient deputy clerk of the Ike
County Court Tor some seven or eight
Years has resigned. and he, together
with his charming wife have sine 10
Regina to live Mr.. Policy has accert-
ed :, very good position with The Quin-
nisic Coal Company.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
HARRY COHEN SAYS;

Men should never run after street
car or a woman ThereIl be another
one along in Q minute.
Don't borrow trouble. Get married
and have your own.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Motored Frem saIyersviIIe.

Mr.. and Mrs Ed Stephens and Mr..
and Mrs. jeff Frater notored TO Pres
lonsburg from Salyersville ON last Sun
day and were guests of Judge and Mrs.
A. T Patrick.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Returned From louisa.

Mrs. Fred Gallup and aunt Mrs. Sue
Anderson have returned from Louisa.
where they spent several Gays visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. E. e. Shannon and other
relatives.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
NEW MEAT MARKET.

J. S. Shaver, Pikeville, is erecting
near the HELLER pool parlors modern
up to date meat market, which he is
having rushed to completion ard eX-
poets to be in shape to do business very
shortly
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Prof. Mcdowell In Town.

Pref. Milton Mcdowell, OF Manila.
was in town this week on business.
Prof. Mcdowell is one OF the countys
foremost farmers and fruit growers
and believes in educating the people
more along these lines He is taking
great interest in the johnson County
Fair.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Keenis F. Leslie. Of
Meta, KY, are guests of their daughter.
Mrs. o. K Bond on Panola-av. Mrs.
Leslie is a sister of Mrs. b. d. Will
'amson. Of this city Mr.. and Mrs, Les
lie are among the most prominent peo-
pie in their county and are widely
known.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Gosh.

The lamb that little Mary had.
Is in cold storage now;
And his value goes up every day,
From his ankle to his brow.
Ball Crank.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28

left for the east where he will visit
manv points of interest. among them
Will be Louisville and Camp Taylor
where the big Kentucky cantonment is
located.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Joins The Navy.

Joe Stanley, who has been cashier
Of the First National Bank for a mum
tons In the Navy and will report on
October 5. Joe is fine young man and
win he greatly missed in this commun-
ity.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28

Chester Stewards, of Greenup- CO., was
thrown from \ freight train and lost
his left arm and mashed his left foot
so badly that Il had to be amputated.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28

Mr. and Mrs. T. T Rogers. Pikeville,
were the pleasant guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Mccoy over Sunday az theiH
home in Edgewater-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
ATTENDING couRr.

Mrs. Harriet Ratliff and Mrs. Ralrn
Ratliff We're attending the Pike circuit
court at Pikeville Wednesday of this
week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
TAKES VACATION.

Ersel Webb, son of Police Judge
Webb, is taking vacation somewhere
in West Virginia. ard will visit other
points Of interest while away.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
sund.y School Assoeiation.

The Pike County Sunday School As
sociatlon viii hold its annual conven-
ton at the Akecs church ON Island
ere et Thursday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Returned To ST. Louis.

Mrs Katherine ost, of st louis.
who has been the pleasant guest of her
sister. Mrs. Fidel Ebert for several
days, has returned to her home.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28

Va, Miss Francis sister. was also the
guest OF Mrs Palmer at the same time.
They attended the Huntington Fall Fes-
tival and had very delightful visit
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Guests At supper.

Mr.. and Mrs. Linton Trivette and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Cali were guests
at one of Dr. Reese's famous waffle
supyers Wednesday, night.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Brother Very III.

Mrs. Belle York has returned from
Huntington where she visited her
brother Mr.. Claude Norris. who is very
i'll.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
v,s,1INc POINTS in EAST.

q. c. .Ratliff, the Heller postmaster
has been granted a leave Of stay for
fifteen days by the department and has
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Gets Judament.

Circuit Court Clerk. w. B.. Taylor
and his attorney. w. w. Reynolds were
in Prestonsburg last week. Mr.. Taylor
had suit against the Rockcastle Trust
company for damages for allowing theil
tenants to let fire out and destroyed
Taylors lumber on Dicks creek in
Floyd-co The jury gave Mr.. Taylor a
Judgment for $2025.0o.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Conc no cIoverIiek. w. va.

Mr.. and Mrs C. Y. Lyon and daugh
ter Sallie Gatewood, and Miss Jose
phine TTarl'!ns are visiting Mr.. Ligon's
relatives at Cloverlick, w. Va, for two
weeks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
VISITS MRS. RARTLEY.
visits IN EpGEWATER.

Miss Viola Rowe is visiting Mrs.
Patton BARLEY at he, home in Heller,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Mrs. Frances Returns
From Wasninaton.

Mrs. James d. Frances returned Mon
day from visit of severo; da.-s TO
WASHINGTON. On her way home sh.
spent Sunday with her mother ami
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Return From eIuefieId.

Mrs G. L. Seward of Maysville and
Mrs. w. S. Hsrkins returned Monday
from Rluefield w. Va. after a ten
days visit TO relatives.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
DR.. SANDERS IN PlKEvlLLE.

w. d Sanders, local dentist has been
business.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Dinner Guests.

Mr.. and Mrs w, p. Call and Mr.. ana
Mrs. Linton Trivette had as their din
ner guests at the Pike Tuesday even.
ing. Mr. and Mrs. A. s. Reese and their
guest Miss McGill from Frankfort, AMI
Gladys Banks Reese.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
Dance.

Tho Brooke Jennings and F'itzpat-
rick orchestra furnished music for n
/ big dance ri The Era theater on last
Friday evening from nine o'clock un-
I'll two
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
PaintsUiHe Items
Seriously Injured.

OVTIVuoIJ TIIIUTNus
H. NJ. Stafford, President of thu
Paintsville Bank 8 Trust Co. was run
over and seriously Injured Thursday
morning by an automobile being driv-
en- by Miss Ruth Howard.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-09-28
IN HELLER.

Martha Keel is visiting Mrs. VIM
BARLEY at her home in Greenough.