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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
CONSERVATION CONFERENCE

Richmond KY. May i9.-- President r
J. Coats, OF the Eastern State Normal
School here. has announced the COM
pio,o programme for the Kentucky con-
aervation Congress-. which win be held
IN Richmond May 20. 30 and 81. Promi-
nent men and women in various walks
from al. sections OF the State. have mo-
titled President Coats OF their Intention
20 be present at this gathering. They
have expected themselves as thorough
~ In sympathy with the purpose OF the
gathering and have congratulated him
upon having taken the land In tssuing
q call for such nm important purpose.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
VEST SELLS MINE.
Philadelphia Concern Buys Island
Greek colIiery For $475,ooo.

The Island Creek Colliery company
which was owned and controlled by
James Vest and associates, was sold
last Tuesday to the L. X. Clarke COM
pany a public service rompanf. for
s475.0o The final papers were drawn
up and signed Wednesday in Phila-
delphia.
The Cross company will operate the
mine for its own use. The company
has public service interests in a num-
Der of Middle West cities and to in
sure a steady and continuous supply
bought the Logan county mine
Tho Island Creek Colliery is located
at Switzer and is about four years old
II has an acreage OF 900 acres and has
been working seam which varies
from six to seven feet. The mine is a
good producer and II is said that the
new company intends TO operate II to
the fullest capacity. Logan Democrat.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
U. S. LOCKS CORN CRIBS.

According to a report from Proctor
vile, Ohio. government authorities have
taken over a barn containing between
three and four thousand bushels of
corn, the owner of which had refused
to sell when offered Sass. declaring
that he would hold it for $3.50. Resi-
dents of that section reported the mat
ter to the federal authorities and a
government agent took over the entire
supply and sealed the barn.
In this connection it is stated that
federal agents are active everywhere
in carrying out of the determination
that the people shall be. neither rob
bed nor starved by spectators.
1t is reported to be the purpose of
these agents to examine supply houses
OF grain and food dealers and take
over such surplus quantities as are ap-
parently held for speculation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
JUNE 9TH is
REGISTRATION DAY
ALL MALE CITIZENS TWENTY.
ONE TO THIRTY MUST RE-
CORD THEIR NAMES.

The President has fixed Tuesday,
Juno Sth. as the day for all persons TO
REGISTER Tor conscription who ARE q to
saO years OF age, inclusive, The regis
hraflon win take place nt every voting
nrecinct In tho entire country. All must
register on that day and those who
think ttey are exempt from service
may state their reasons officials VIII
pans upon the cases later.
The, shcrIffs Of the various counties
have charge OF the registration arr
raneements In much the same way as
eIections. There II a heavy penalty at Z
inched 10 failure TO register.
The plan IL 10 call as many men ns
are needed for the first army to go In
20 camp about September This is
az soon as equipment can be furnished
tho soldiers. Training VIII then start
ana many months Of hard training viii
follow.
Gen. pcrlshing win take 10000 regu-
lars 10 France within the next two or
three months.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
HaIy Slated tOSucceedMaTs

Lexington, KY, May 22.-The expec-
tation in political circles here tonight
is that before the end of this week Cen
eral Percy Hays name viii go before
the United States Senate for confirma-
tion as successor to Ben Marshall in the
office of Collector of Internal Revenue
for the Seventh District.
This statement was made by several
well-posted politicians after General
Hays conference here tonight with
DIR. and Mrs. E. S. Fetter, John W. M.
Stewart, w. S. Dudley and a number
Of others who are interested in coal
properties which General Haly has been
representing.
1t is further rumored that Earl Webb.
of Grayson, is to be the new Collectors
Chief Deputy. General Haly tonight
declined to make any statement other
than that he is not an applicant for the
collectorship. Collector Marshall has
abandoned hope that he may continue
IL the Office Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
HoewALLow LOCALS.

If the moving picture heroes were
enlisted and sent to the front the war
would be over in about ten reels.
The Excelsior Fiddling Band is learn
ing to play new piece. They have
made out with their old one all right
since their organization, as good
many people are moving in and out as
the years go by.
Sim Flinders has brought to our Of
flee this week figures which show that
If his great grandfather was still liv-
ing he would now be one hundred and
fifty years old. This breaks all pre-
vious records for longevity in this To-
cality. George Bingham.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
UNION .LAYMEN's MEETING.

A large audience was present Sunday
night at the Baptist church at the union
laymen's meeting. f. II. l ates of the
M. E. Church South, presided. The
speakers were r. C. Mcclure and Dock
Jordan of the NJ. E. Church; Q. Z. Hill
and C.FSee. Jr.. or the Baptist Church; !;
w. e. Queen of the NJ. E. Church South;
C. b. Wellman OF the Christian Church
The subject was Loyalty to the
Church. All the speakers did well. The
music was under the direction of Rev.
A. c. Bostwick. The choir was made
up of members from all churches. Prof.
w. c. Hunter played violin and James
Hale cornet
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
EXPLOSION KILLS NURSES.

New York, May 2i.-yictims of an
explosion during the practice firing OF
a gun on an American armed merchant
man at sea Sunday afternoon, Mrs.
Edith Ayers and Miss Helen Burnett
Wood, OF Chicago American Red Cross
nurses. bound for war duty In France.
were killed, and Miss Emma Nation.
another nurse. OF Columbus Neb., was
injured. although not dangerously. The
steamship, only one day out from New
York. returned here today and naval
Investigation is under way to determine
the cause OF the accident.
Unofficial reports were that a defect
i've shell was responsible. One account
mad II that the shell exploded prema-
turely after leaving the gun. another
that breech explosion occurred.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
Engagement Of Miss Cared.


An engagement of much interest to
Louisa and Huntington society is that
of Miss Victoria CARED, of this city,
and Mr.. Lyndon Brode. of Huntington,
which was announced a few days ago.
Miss CARED is the only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. CARED and is a
beautiful young woman who is much
admired and very popular.
Mr. Brode is son of Mr.. A. B. Brode.
OF the Brode Oil & Gas company and
half partner in the firm. He left Mar
shall college where he was student
to take charge of the company's inter-
ests in Kentucky
The wedding will take place in the
early part of June at the brides home
in this city. They expect to spend
most of the summer at Beaver in Floyd
county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
!. AGREE ON COAL RATE.

Logan, w. Nas--Coal operators In
West Virginia. Virginia and Pennsyi-
yania have accepted the offer OF the
navy department for soft coal at the fiat
rate OF sg.sk per ton at the nina A
tho coal operators feared the govern
ment would take over their mines In
case of refusal OF the offer. they ac-
ceptcd.
The government has told operators
and employees that no strikes must oc-
cur during the war. Under the national
defense act. officials say the president
can take over and operate any indus
try IN time OF war.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
KENTUCKY RURAL
CREDITS ASSOCIATION.

Lexington, KY, May 22.-R. J. Col
bert, receiver of the Kentucky Rural
Credit Association. to-day made known
that he will take no appeal from the
decision of Federal Judge A. NJ. j.
Cochran, and that he will turn over to
William Worthington, Referee in Bank
ruptcy, his report on the associations
affairs and the assets that have come
into his hands, which will aggregate
about 100000 cash and securities, prin-
cipally securities
Judge Cochran upheld the ruling of
Referee Worthington that the associa-
ton is bankrupt. and that the stock
holders properly are creditors Of the
association and cannot be sued for un-
paid portions of their stock subscrip-
tions.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
SHADE HUNLEY killed
At Hazard. ky.
NATIVE OF LAWRENCE COUNTY
SHOT TO DEATH WHILE
PERFORMING DUTY.

At Hazard. KY, Shade Hunley, city
policeman, was shot and instantly kill
ed Tuesday by one of crowd of me-
groes whom he was trying to arrest and
and search. He had searched one ne
gro and had taken a pistol from him,
when another one whose identity is un-
known to the police shot him through
the heart. He fell In a pool OF water.
dying instantly. The killing occurred
on the spur line running up to Blue
Grass Mines, near the L. & n. depot.
Mr. Hunley was son Of Sllas Hun
ley. who lives about nine miles above
Louisa. The body was brought to the
old home for burial.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
Or. MossKER TO LocArElN OHIO

DR. j. A. Moesker has retired from
the Moesker- -Pfening Drug Co., Of Will
hanson, w. Va, through a change ini-
tiated recently and expects to locate in
Akron, Ohio, where he has a lucrative
position offered him as chemist in the
big plant of the Goodrich Rubber Co.
The Williamson Neys says:
We are sorry to lose DIR. Moesl<er and
his most estimable wife from our COM
munity and can heartily commend them
TO the people of our sister state. Dur
ing their residence here they have both
made many warm friends who will wish
them success in their future home.
Mrs. Moesker was Miss Nettie White
daughter OF Mrs. Katie White, who
lived In Louisa before moving to Will
hanson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
ANNUAL REUNION

Arrangements have been completed
for the trip of the Kentucky delegation
to Washington TO attend the annual re-
uniois of The Confederate Veterans
June AZ, inclusive. The trip will be
made over c. & o.. which will leave
Louisville Sunday morning, June 3, at
. clock, The headquarters of the dele
cation In Washington will be at the
New Willard Hotel.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
DIG DEAL IN OH FIELp

II is stated that tho STANDARD oil
Company. through its subsidiary, the
Ohio oil Company. has bought the en-
tire holdings OF the Wood OIL Company
and OF Root, Hopp and Duff, for re-
ported price OF $l0.000.000.
The Wood oil Company has l60 pro-
duclng wells. mostly in the Cow Creek
district in Estill county, II was stated
and other holdings in Wayne county.
The Root, Hun and Dun, ('Root Hog
or Dio') properties are on Cow Creek.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
A SUMMER PRAYER

Good Lord, look down with special care
Upon these Summer days.
When many thousands. old and young,
Find sport in outdoor ways
Look down on all by land and sea.
And when there's danger, pray,
Extend thy kindly hand to those
Who happen in its way.
Protect the helpless and the weak.
Especially afloat.
And in Thy goodness, only drown
The fool who rocks the boat.
Nv. ]. Hampton, in N. Y. Tribune
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
wHITEssURo MERCHANT SHOT.

Whitesburg. Ky. May 21.-James H.
Frazier, leading merchant OF Whites
burg. and extensive landowner, was
shot and seriously wounded at 8 o'clock
tonight by man who is being sought.
The men met at the corner of the pub
lie square on Main-st. and exchanged
a few words. Two shots were fired.
One shot won't wide Of its mark. The
other shattered Frazier's arm. The al
legged assailant disappeared into the
darkness. Sheriff Back and posse are
pursuing.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
GOES INSANE SUDDENLY

The Logan, w. Va, Democrat Says.
DR.. Riggsby, a well known residen.
of Carr's Creek, suddenly went insane
last Monday while carrying mail When
stricken he was on top of mill. For
tunately he met man and in lucid
moment asked the man to take hire
home which he did. A doctor was cali
ed and Rigesby was sent to Louisa, Ky
where his condition is critical. He has
a wife and family and has always
borne a good reputation. He practiced
medicine for awhile, then turned To
preaching the gospel and finally com
bined the ministry with letter carrying
ON week days.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
SERGEANT EueANks KILLED.

WEIGH. w. Va, May 15.- Sergeant II.
L. Eubanks, 80 OF Capt w. Il. Eu-
banks OF this city, was instantly killed
and Lieut., Geo. Bratt and Zack Price, a
Norfolk & Western signal man We're
painfully injured early Monday morn
ing, when a railroad motor car in which
they were riding ran into dog and
was derailed near Deegans, one mile
east OF this city.
They were on an inspection tour OF
the guards that are patroling N. q W.
property In that vicinity. Sergt. Eu-
banks suffered a broken neck and died
The others were painfully
bruised but their condition is not con-
sidcred serious.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
COUNTY DIPLOMAS.

Those who passed diploma examina-
tion were Marie Hale, Henry Carter
Dewey T.. Moore, Lula Derefield, Fanny
DeLong, Hugh Holt, Herbert Hulett,
August NJ. French, u. L. Prichard. Ben
Vinson. George Mcclure, Elizabeth
Akcrs. Annie Jordon and Sylvester
Woods.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
kENTucklANs APPOINTED
PROVISIONAL ltEuTENANTs

Washington, May 2O.--Adjt. Gen.
H. r. Mccain announces the appoint
ment OF the following AS provisional
Second LleutennBts in the army
Roger Williams, Jr.. Lexington, in
fantry; John Jacob Bcthurum, Irvine,
infantry; iss;iam Ernst, covIngton. in
fantry.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
EVERYBODY MUST WORK
IN West VIRGINIA
NEW LAW COMPELLING MALES
10 TO 60 TO WORK SO HOURS
PER WEEK.

Charleston, W. Va, May 2O.--Every
able bodied citizen of West Virginia
between the ages of sixteen and sixty
must work at least thirty-six hours
a week under a law passed yesterday
by both houses of the Legislature.
The measure Includes persons hay
ing incomes and no specified employ
ment. It is to become operative in
thirty days. The penalty for viola
tion Is forced employment by counties
or municipalities. The bill was urged
by Governor Cornwell as war
measure.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
JURY oIsAoREEs.

Whitesburg, KY. May 2O.-The jury
In the case OF the Commonwealth
agninst Manuel Vanhoose, one of the
three Vanhoose brothers held for the
murder OF Patrolman Ira f. Hunt in
jenkins ten days ago, failed to agree.
IL is said three OF the Jurymen favor
ed a life sentence and nine a sentence
of ten years, The case was then pass
ed until July and the Jury dismissed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
NEW MEMBERS OF CO. K.

The following is list OF newly en-
listed men of Co. X, Second Kentucky
Infantry:
Andrew Stephens, Durbin, KY; Jas.
II. Thompson, Kenova, w. Va; Albert
C, Bibb. GRAIN. KY; Robert S. Smith,
Heller, KY; Willie Prater, Sandy Hook
KY; John NJ. Begley Fannin, KY; Isom
Isom. Burke, KY; William M. Rife,
Catlettsburg, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
ON PROGRAMME AGAIN

Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart. chairman
OF the Kentucky Iliiteracy Commission
has been honored again with a place on
the programme OF the National Ed
ucational Association, which will meet
nj Portland, Ore. July to 10. State
superintendent V. o. Gilbert is one OF
the Vice presidents OF the association.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
CHARTERS ISSUED

Pan Handle Co, of Carlos, to operate
in Big Sandy district Mcdowell county,
w. Va. Capital $4,000.
w. Coal Co.. of Williamson, w. Va,
to operate in Mingo county; capital S.. :
600; Incorporated G. r. C. Miles, A. G..
Pinson, Il. II. Lambert, b. Randolph
Bias and Grace w. Calhoun. all of Will
iamson, w. Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
HAVE ENLISTED in THE ARMY

j. r. Dick) Mitchell, of Catlettsburg
and Monroe Davenport, of Ashland.
son of District Superintendent w. Fl.
Davenport, of che Methodist church,
have enlisted in the quartermaster's
department of the regular army as
clerks and store-keepers and reported
Saturday to Ft. Thomas
Ben Mullers, Of Jenkins. has enlisted
in the infantry
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
TO REDUCE TRAINS

The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
company has asked permission of the
public service commission by an in
formal petition to take off number
of passenger trains on their main line
and branches. The company claims
that the demand for motive power to
carry coal and other supplies needed
by the nation during the war makes 1t
TO take care of the freight
situation at once by reducing passen-
ger service.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
WILL BE MARRIED in JUNE

The engagement ofMr. A. C. Nelson.
of Charlottesville. Va. and Miss Lucy
Holderby, Of Huntington, w. Va, has
been announced The wedding is to be
some time next month. Miss Holderby
has been in Louisa a number of times
as the guest of Crs. A. M. Campbell and
Mrs. r. l. Stewart
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
coNGREssMEN TO ENLIST
AS SAILORS IN NAVY

Washington. May 16-Several Sci.
ators and Representatives. it was
learned to-day. are planning to enlist
as bluejackets in the navy when the
present session of Congress ends. They
will go in for the period of the war.
10 serve during the recess OF Congress
and then determine whether they VIII
resign from Congress or get leave OF
absence from the naval service during
the next session.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
LADIES AID NJ. E. CHURCH.

At the home of Mrs. o. c. Atkins, on
Friday evening. May 20, beginning at
five o'clock. the Ladies' Aid Society OF
the NJ. u. Church win serve dinner. The
menu includes chicken, beans, pota-
toes. pickles, sandwiches, strawberry
shortcaie and coffee. for s5c.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
NEW THREE MILE ROAD.

The county road from Three Mile
bridge toward Louisa has been estab-
lished Overseer Brooks Is calling for
volunteers TO work ON Saturday. June
End Conscription win be applied also
IL necessary.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
BOARDS OF EpccArloN MEET,

on Saturday, June 2, the Division
Boards of Education will meet in their
respective divisions for the purpose Of
hiring teachers for the next term Of
school. The second date for hiring Is
July Z. and after the latter date all va
cancies must be filled by the County
Board Of Education.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
stoo REWARD OFFERED.

A reward Of s100 has been offered for
the arrest and conviction of Lum Stan
ley, who broke Jail in Martin-co. while
under arrest on a charge of grand lar
ceny. 1t is alleged that he is fugitive
from Virginia, where he had been con-
victed of stealing cattle. He is accus-
ed in Martin-co. of stealing. hogs to the
value of S160 and selling them in VIII
hanson, w. Va
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
HOLDS GOOD POSITION.

Paintsvilie few months ago to Akron.
Ohio. and is holding responsible po-
sition with rubber company there, His
salary has been advanced twice in four
months. He is a native Of osie. this
county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
DEATH OF MISS CARRIE coMProN

Miss Carrie Compton died at her
home at Hulette, this county, Wednes-
day night. She was o6 years of age
Compton. Her death was the result Of
illness of considerable duration. She
was worthy and amiable young lady
and her death has brought sorrow to
the entire community. Squire Comp
toms many friends extend their SYM
pathy.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
MRS. sELvA LOCKWOOD DEAD

Mrs, Belva Lockwood, the first wo-
man admitted to practice before the
Supreme Court. and the only woman
who was ever candidate for Presl-
dent OF the United States, died In Wash
ington Saturday, aged SO,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
rEAcHERs, EXAMINATION,

There were seventy applicants for
teachers certificates In last Friday and
Saturdays examination. The exami-
nation was very long, and the exami-
ners will not be through with their
work Of grading until the last OF this
week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
MASONIC MEErINc.

A meeting OF the Royal Arch Chap
ter viii be held Friday night May 90.
Mr.. Hanson Peterson. an attorney Of
Cynthiana, Ky. win be present and in
spect the chapter. A full attendance la
desired.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
HAS TRADED FARMS.

G.. Lincoln Burke, formerly of this
county, has exchanged his farm at May
bee, Mich, for land near Dundee. and
has moved to that place Friends who
desire to write him should address X.
Il. 2. Dundee Mich.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
SIMILAR TASTES.

A French lady recently married be-
cause OF the brIdeeroom's taste and
hers were similar. 81 don't care very
much for him and he doesn't care vers
much for me- she repled.-London
Opinion.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
RECRUITS FOR NAVY.

a recruiting officer for the U. S. Navy
is here at the Louisa Inn. ready 10 re-
ceive any young men who may desire
to enlist.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
AT BUCHANAN

Monday. May 2Sth at one p. m. Miss
Davis. Home Demonstration Agent, will
give a demonstration in Strawberry
Preserve Making. All ladies and girls
are invited and urged to attend.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
GEN. LEES STATUE
AT GETTYSBURG.

A monument to General Robert r.
Lee is TO be unveiled at Gettysburg
early in June. II has been erected by
the State Of Virginia. Many OF the
Union as we'll as Confederate veterans
win attend the unveiling.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25

Mrs. win Mason and son. Arthur OF
Woodman. win arrive soon for a visit
to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. W.
Yates.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
WIFE OF EVANGELIST Ill.

Mrs. Billy Sunday, wife of evangelist
Sunday. who is conducting meeting
in New York city. was operated on
night for appendicitis.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
MONT PIoe KILLED.

Al message was received hers-a few
days ago telling of the accidental kill
ing of Mont Pigg. near Cincinnati. In
vestigation proved that the man was
not from Louisa, but lived at Hamil-
ton, Ohio.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
The Louisville Post saws:

.
Announcement was made in Wash
ington Friday by Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo that Mr.. Ben Mar
shall, whose term as Collector of In
ternal Revenue in the Frankfort dis
trict expired several days ago, win not
be reappointed. and that the place will
be filled upon recommendation of Senas
tor j, C. W. Beckham.
1t became known at the same time
that Senator Beckham has urged Mr..
Percy Haly to accept the appointment,
and that Secretary McAdoo. who knows
Mr.. Haly well and has the highest re-
gard for him, is prepared TO request the
President to send Mr.. Hays name to
the Senate if the latter agrees to serve.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
KENTUcKlANs ENROLL AS
OFFICERS VIRGINIA RECT

Richmond. Va. Moy '6.-E. T Mer-,
ry, Of Ashland. KY. and II D. Walker
OF Dawson Springs, K2, enrolled al
officers in a Virginia regiment, Roose-
welt division
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-25
WEST VIRGINIA TEACHERS.

The State Educational Association
OF West Virginia win meet in Hunting
ton the 18th, iith and 18th Of June.