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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
POSTMASTER DRAFTED;
MAIL SITUATION SERIOUS

la ard Ky. oct 25 This city with
n total OF approximately 10 GOO mai
patrons faces the prospect Of closed
pesto'Ilce tomorrow unless an inspec-
tor appointed by the government ar
rives TO Iake up the work.
Rebel Martin appointed a short tine
ago t. the position. was called IN the
aiaf ,i.d iecliacd &c claim exemption
Since his departure for Camp Taylor
three meH have ned the pos'Tnas- or
ship, nnne cf WHOM cared To accept the
pace permanently. A telegram from
.waslnnl y. sterday stated TINT an
insp.etcr wo nd bs sent here ir'm' 4
lately - ull e Temporary charge - he
work
Work II the Hazard postot'lcc h,ia
more than doubled within the pasI
eighteen months employees say ana no
provision las been made by the g9v-
efhrnent to take care OF the Increase
lab.,r and responsibility.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02

Mr. Vim I.ayne. aged 6e years died
last Friday at his horne on Lick creek
few miles from Louisa. He had been
in ~ health for about two year,
Mr.. Layne was good citizen. Iis
was an industrious man and was a car
pentcr by trade. He had done SOM
very fine wcrk on a number OF build
inRs IN Louisa He Is survived by two
sons Hirar, and Geo. Layne and twc
daughters Lizzie and Bertha. His wife
died about two years ago. Mrs. Green
Meek OF Huntington. - also one OF the
daughters.
Tho funeral service took place Sat
ufday morning from the home ard Mar
largely attended a number going from
this city Among these were mvmncrs
of tha "a souic ncss OF which Mr.
Layne had long been a loyal member.
A more upright ana worthy citizer
than Mr. Laync was not 70 he found
His quiet unobtrnsIye life gained and
held the refpect OF his neighbors. n,
has rono "a HIS reward
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
REV. 5osTWIck SENT TO
CINCINNATI AS DELEGATE

Rev. A. C. Bostwick went to Cin-
cinnati Wednesday on the early N &
w. train as delegate from the loca,
chapter TO tre big Red Cross meeting.
He returned Thursday morning on ac-
count OF the death of Mr.. James A..
Abbott. A Red Cross meeting will be
held next Monday night for the pur-
pose OF hearing Mr. Bostwick's report
of the Cincinnati meeting. The pub
licity committee will announce the
place at which this meeting will be
held The public is cordially invited.
The ladies of the local Red Cross are
getting a good start at knitting a
good supply o. yarr is being ordered
this week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
Sept. Marriage Announced

The announcement OF the marriage ol
Miss June Adkins OF Potter and Mr..
Frank Kilgore OF Prichard, West Va.
at this time comes as surprise tc
many Of the friends Of these populat
young people. The wedding took place
in Irorton. Ohio on Saturday, Sep
tember 20 and the fact was very sue
cessfuily kept a secret until now. Mss
Jessie Stu1ip Of Buchanan aad Miss
Adkins started foi visit to Ports
mouth on the day mentioned, bu. IL
seems rh.-y went only TO Ironton.
Tie bride Is beautiful young lady
Of very lovable characteristics and is
one OF Lawrence countys teachers. She
has charge this term Of the Bu' hanan
school SIZE IS the DAT ghter OF Mrs.
Gan caaIman ~ Potter
Mr. Kpheie Is N the employ OF tn,
A. c & l. railway at Ashland, and
bcars tho r,ri'a;ion of being q worthy
anil piOnirsie young man.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
WIFE TO RUN BUSINESS
WHILE HUSBAND IN ARMY

Olive Hill, KY, oct. 25.-Clarence w.
Henderson. undertaken and EN- palmer
OF Olive Hilk has answered the call to
the colors. and left to join one Of the
hospital units pre- ,aring for immediate
service in France He will have thn
rank OF Qunrtermaster Sergeant He
Is informed that his particular work
will ne the registration Of graves OF the
American soldiers who fall in battle
and are buried in Europe and to assist
in embalming the bodies He offered
his professional services to the Gov
ernment when war was declared. His
wife VIII remain here and win con-
duct their undertaking business in or
der that he may serve his country and
that the town riay not be deprived
OF ar undertaken during his absence.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
Liberty Bonds Exceed Quota


The subscriptions for Liberty bonds
exceeded five billions. an emo1nt nc
money almost inconrrehens:hle to the
hurlan mind. The U. s. government
asked the people to buy not less than
thre. billioas and not more than five
billiors the sale closing last Satur-
day. II was patriotic response
Lawrence county exceeded her quota
On the last day about so persons avail
ed themselves OF the offer OF the Lou
lisa National Bank to sell bords on
weekly payments.
The government will make deliver
les OF bones as soon as possible They
hope TO Dc this more promptly than be-
fore. The terms provide that If anoth-
or issue should be made at higher
rate OF interest than per cent the two
issues already made win be increased
20 he higher rate.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
MISSIONARY MEETING.

The Woman's Missionary Society C.
the NJ. e. Church South held the Ocs
tober meeting at the home OF Mrs. f.
IT. D. Wallace, Sr., list Tuesday at
ternoon. The. meeting was opened by
the president, Mrs. Wallace.
Hymn--3l3.
Bible lesson "How they gave after
the captivity" fNeh. 2S-39.)
Prayer by Rev. H o. Chambers
Topics-"fSive" by Mrs Z. p Kinst-
Ter.
By-products of Home Missions In
Kansas City" by Mrs. r. L. vinson.
is trained native leader more
effective than a foreign missionary.
by Rev. II. o. Chambers.
Hymn-lS9.
Benediction-Rev Chambers.
Large attendance. Refreshments to
suit the season. MRS. w. NJ BYING-
TON Superintendent Publicity
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
MlssINe THIRTY WEARS.

Benjamin l.. Yohe, miller OF Oma-
ha, Neb. has identified as his brother.
Marcus il. Yohe the body OF the man
who had been held for Identification at
Ashland fer more than a week. Mar
Gus ~yohe had been missing from st
Louis for thirty years He has a family
there. There are other brothers and
sisters ir Omaha, Marcus Yoke, his
brother said deserted his Family. as
sumed the name Of Martin Edwards
and Tor the last ten years had been
working as a powder man in the Goa
mines of West Virginia. lie left 81
bank deposit Of 5000 at Logan, W. Va.
just before he came to Ashland to live
WILL MOVE TO ASHLAND.
d S. Baals. road foreman of eng
ines on the Big Sandy division OF the
q & O., will move his family from
Paintsville to Ashland early in Novem.
Der. Mr.. Baals and family will occupy
property on Carter-av.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
OUR DEMONSTRATION AGENT
Is ATTENDING LECTURES

All home demonstration workers OF
the state who are doing either annual
or emergency work were called To
Lexington this week to hear Miss Han
nah Wessling OF Washington, in her
series Of lectures on bread making and
wheat substitutes. Beginning Tues
day morning the lectures were given
twice day all week. Miss Wessling Is
the third exper. secured to speak to
the kentucky agents. the others hav
Ing spoken on picking ard drying
Miss Pairlec Davis Of this city. and
Miss Panliie Carter Of Paintsville arc
among those in attendance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
Three YEARS FOR
Charley robinson
OTHER FELONY CASES TO BE
TRIED AT A SPECIAL
TERM.

In the Lawrence Circuit Court the
Jury in the case agalnGt Chas. Robin
sen returned manslaughtcr verdict
and fixeo the penalty at three years in
the penitertiary. II Is said an appeal
win be taken.
During a disturbance at a meeting
on Sunday in last June. near Webb
willie, Robinson shot VIM. Blevirs and
the wound resulted fatally ten days af-
terward. Trouble first came up be-
tween brothers OF these two men, and
this led to the tragedy. Liquor played
an important hand, Robinson was j
constable or special ofIicer Of some
kind bit the difficulty with the man
who was killed seems 70 have become
a personal matter.
Special Term Called.
Judge Cisco has called special term
OF the Lawrence Circuit Court to meet
December for :he purpose OF trying
The felony cases OF Robert Frasure 18th
trial.) DR.. r.. G. Moore and Floyd
Welln1pn.
The present team is about ready for
adjournment.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
JUDGE r. 7. BURNS HcNoRED
BY S. S. CONVENTION

The State Sunday School Conven
ton held Al MAY syille recently gave
sigma recognition to the long and no
able service rendered by llge r.
Enrn- T.. SundTy school circles. I's
was made. an honorary life member Of
the siare 'orgao.ation and we rein
formed that he was the only person
upon whom this honor was conferred
at ililt anpL!,i meeting. Mr., Burns
was cne of Nlc loading Sunday school
men IN Kentucky for forty years and
his reputation extended ovtr the great
er rart of t<pntuckX II IS an honor
worth while and worthily bestowed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
uleA LAWRENCE COUNTY. KENTUCKY, NovEMsER is7
HADN'T HEARD OF TIE
WAR OR LIBERTY BONDS

Baltimore, Md, oct 27.-- The We
mans Liberty Loan Committee Of
Maryland snnourced today that II had
discovered woman in JIeward cour-
'ty aHout twenty five mics from this
city who had not heard OF the liberty
loan end DID not know tina; the United
States was at war with Germany. The
committee stated that the woman was
Intelligent ind the mother Of several
small children. She said her husband
went to work daily at a. m. and was
too tired whcn ne came in from the
field at p. M 70 talk. She stated
that she had not beer. out OF her home
except 70 70 TO church in five years.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
CAMP TAYLOR BOYS.

Camp Taylcr KY, 10-27-17.
Editor Big Sendy News:-I am writ
ing this to let the people know how the
drafted boys OF the Big Sandy Valley
are getting along. This leaves them ali
o, X. and having good time, good
quarters ard plenty 10 eat end excel
lent officers. We are drilling about
eight hours daily except Wednesday,
SATURDAY and Sunday; Wednesday and
Saturday we get half Of the day off
and Off ali ddy Sunday. Everybody
here is in good health Hoping this will
not find your waste basket / remain.
G. c.. MARCUM,
sth End Bn.. End Group,
i5s Depot Brigade,
Camp Taylor Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
HARVEST OF OLD
people CONTINUES
DEATH TAKES A NUMBER or
AGED AND RESPECTED CIT.
IzENs.


Mr.. lanes A. Abbott died Tuesday
evening, October 30 MT his home IN
I.ouiaa. in the s0th year OF his .ge.
On laut Saturday he was stricken
with urnsinic poisoning His health haa
been feeble for quite while although
he WIS not confined 70 his bed much 81
the time.
The fune Al took place from the NJ
~. Church at 1880 p. m. on Thursday
Rev A, G isoetwick The pastor. coa
Quoted the services. internhent in Pin.
1fill cemetery followed.
A wife and two sons and three daugll
ters SUI vive. They are John. Charley
Mrs. Josephine Rice. Mrs Cora Me
crath OF Maryland. Mrs. G. ]. Carey,
Mr. Abbott was one OF cur most
highly esteemed citizens. He was 10
cal preacher IN the NJ T.. Church aud
had been rctive In church work evcs
gAlnce he located IN Louisa which was
5000 after the .Giyll war He Identified
himself with al good civic movements
ard his Influence wns thrown ON tbs
side Of right at all ti;ncs. lie was prom
inent In politics and has been honored
by his party az different times. He ser,
cd n term an postmaster nt Louisa,
Mr. Abbctt wrs a mar OF command
inc figs re and OF strong personalit,
and ability. He had many warm friends
and his genial presence win be grea.-
~ missed from the community. lis
funeral Was largely attended.
The -vlces were appropriate anc
touchinR. Rev Bostwick paid bealti
ful and deserved ribltc TO the depart
ed ard words OF genuine comfort TO th'
bereaved family and friends. The chos
rendered good special music. addi9g q
the iniprasiveness Of the service.
The PAN bearers were A o. Carter
W. J Roberts. Lon Hutchistn G. r,
Bromley. r.. c. Mcclure. l. r Nc,
Ciure.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
c. & o. CONDUCTOR PAYS
$4,000 CASH FOR BOND

Ashland. XIV. October 27.--Jchn G.
Goodin a G. a. o. conductor who lives
at Wayland and who runs on the Big
Sandy division, purchased yesterday
through the C. & o. Liberty bond de-
partment $40 900 worth of the bonds
for which he paid cash.
Mr.. Goodin has made much money
during the past wear out OF some coal
land which he owns.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
killed IN The
TORCHLICHT mines
JOHN TyREE. AGE 20, IS CRUSH.
ED TO DEATH BY FALL
ING SLATE.

John Tyree was killed in the coal
mines at Torchlight few days ago by
a fai' OF slate His death was almost
instantaneous. lie was 20 years old and
unmarried. and he and his fother An
derson Tyree had been at work for the
Torchlight company only half day
when the sad accident occurred.
The home Is AT Donithan this coun-
~ and the body was taken there for
burial. The young man is spoken OF
very highly by those who knew him
and hls death Is deeply deplored.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
THE PRICE OF WAR.

A certain Liberty Loan committee
compiled and assembled the latest sta
tistics on what might be called the
cost Of war. They fird that men killed
TO date In. the titanic struggle number
almost 10 100000. men permanently
disabled, 12.0O00oc. The total OF ali
the wounded Is 2s.5oo. 900. TIE prison
sra are 4 100000 There are $4,000 00c
men fighting ia the world today. The
total money expenditure so far has
been s1Os. .COn. 100000, while the prop
erty lnss alone exceeds Sc 900 t0o.0UO.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
dying MOTHERS PROVE
20 BE LADENED TABL Es

Camp Sherman, Chlllicothe. o., Oct.
27.--Court martial probably viii re-
suit from an investigation Of fake tel
egrams used by soldiers hero to gain
leave on Friday and saturday. II WIS
learned today. Investigation by camt
officials revealed that dying mcthets''
and sick families" in some cases were
awaiting the retJrn Of the Samr,les
with big dinners
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
WOMEN APPOINTED LEADERS
IN FOOD CAMPAIGN

Ths following are among the county
chairmen N Eastern Kentucky named
by Food Administrators f. M. Sacketi
TO act during the campaign for food
conservation Canvass for pledges be-
gan Monday.
Lawrcnc, county, Miss Marde SmitE
Boyd. Mrs. .Katha HaslSins; Carter Mrs
!. q. Ault: Elliott Miss Minnie BurclS
ctf: Floyd. Mrs Nora X. Sullivan:
Groenup, Mrs j. =. Pollock: Johnson
Miss Pauline Carter: Magohin. Mrs.
y. II Gardner: Morgan, Mrs Martha
Womacls Pike Miss Mary Auxier'
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
SAVOY HOTEL SOLD,

T 70. r. shannon has traded the Sa.
voy hotel To John Chapman for tract
OF land on Rockcastle creek this coun-
|ty. Mr.. Chapman VIII take charge Of
tho hotel q; once. Mrs. Lucy Caldwell
who has hsd the property rented VIII
move into r Blankenship's large res
idence on upper Franklin st
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
y. s. ENGINEERS OF,
FlcE BUILDING

The building that has been used in
the past for the u S. Engineers Of
flee, on the grounds adjacent to the
lock and dam is being converted into
residence and will be occupied by
Mr.. Gussler. one Of the lock tenders.
The Office work will be done by Mrs
Carrie Adams in the building on the
opposite side of the river.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
EXPLOSION CLAIMS ONE.

Whitesblrg. Ky, Oct. 9S.-Mrs Mar .
Letcher-co.. died this morning at Jenk-
ins hospital a victim OF a powder ex-
plosion in the Lucas home lato yes
terday. Fred Lucas, Is years old. is
not expected to live. William Lucas a
third victim, was seriously burned
about the head and face
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
REAL ESTATE DEAL.

The Big Sandy Milling company has
bought from ]. X. Woods the lot which
the company sold few years ago to
w. V. Roberts.
They lave laid a concrete walk along
the entire South side OF the lot and
across Lock avenue TO the Christian
church corner.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
Child ScaIded To Death

The three year old child OF Mr.. an ]
Mrs Thos. Vance, Of Prosper. nea-
Ashlaid fel, into tub II hot water
ast glesday morning and was SO bad
ly scalded that she died Wednesday.
Tie body was brought to Potter on
Thursday where The funeral anu bur
;al took place conducted by Rev. NJ A.
Hay. Of this city
Mrs Vance was Miss Kathleen Sauls
bury. Of Potter. Mr.. Vance is C.. ard
O. fireman
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
MRS LEWIS PRIcHARo
DIED IN CHARLESTON

Mrs Sarah Belle Prichard wise OF
DIR Lewis l,rirliard. passed away early
Tuesday moning AZ her home in Char !.
leston. ". Va. after several months
illness. She is survived by her hus-
band and two sons. Al NJ. Prichard. OF
Charleston. and Fred Prichard OF Hunt
infton.
The funeral services were held on
wednesday afternoon.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
NEW TICKET AGENT AT ASHLAND

Mr. b. r. Roberts OF Olympia is the
new ticket agent at the c. and O. de-
pot. Ashland. MIR. Roberts takes the
place OF Mr.. II. o, Irwin. who was
given the place as c.. and o. friegh'
agent at this city MIR. Roberts was III
OLYMPIA for eight years and is thor
ouYhiy posted on every phase of rail-
road work. We are sure he will be cor
daily welcomed to Ashland.--Indepen-
dent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02

Albert Preston died wednesday at
his bonie near the mouth OF Georges
creek He was 81 years old and one OF
fie counts's best citizens. He was one
OF several brothers who lived In that
section OF the county. All were hon
oiabie. substantial citizens, and thelr
passing away ir reni loss To their
county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
c. I. YoRk,s HOUSE BURNED.

Chas. t. York had the misfortune
to lose his house and its contents b.
fire Monday afternoon OF this week
near Glenhayes twelve miles from
Louisa. The family escaped but they
saved very little from the house. The
fire started from defective flue. Some
money locked UP in o drawer was saved
by breaking into the dresser with a
mattoc>. The family came 10 Louisa
and are with relatives.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
Hcoo VERDICT is AFFIRMED.

The Court OF Appeals has confirmed
the decision OF the lower court in the
case OF oogg VIZ the G.. & o. whereby
HogR was awarded a verdict OF S2,00i'
for injuries OF the hip received by him
when he was struck by train near
Ciyffesidc lark.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
Rgcopp LAMB SALE MADE.

Clarence Lebus OF Lexington has soli
TO Tatum Embry & Co. Louisville,
1900 lambs ut II cents pound. Tits
is one OF the lest sales OF lambs ever
made in Kentucky, the shipment bring
ing Mr.. Lebus about $4,000. Lebls
who will have around 10000 pounds OF
wool in his next clip, has refused an
offer of 81 a pound for his entire crop.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02

Miss Lima Adkins, OF Potter was the
guest over Sunday of Miss Sailic
Burns, Others who Joined them and
spent the afternoon very pleasantly
were Misses Elizabeth Yates. Ellen
Hughes ano Marie Handley Messra
Frank Porter Robt. Dixon rr.. Ilor
ton Hev'ett, Luther Atkins Victor
Aunsey Oscar Moore and Mr.. Aney
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

TIL, teachers association for division
will. be held at Trace Branch school
house on November 9. 1917. All teacn-
ers and patrons are hereby cordially
Invited to attend.
j. ID. ADAMS President
WILLIE j. BURGESS. See.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02

Mrs Augustus Snyder was hostess
Thursday Of last week to tie l..
Club and on Friday afternoon of this
week Mrs. r. l.. vinson entertained
the members.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
MEETING OF WOMEN OF CHURCH,

The Woman's Missionary Society OF
the M. T.. Church South. met on Tues .
Gay afternoon with Mrs M. f. Conley
wednesday tho ladies' OF the church
mot and sewed at the home OF Mrs
Ella HAYS beginning their work for
the Christmas hazar.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
ENLisTs IN NAVY.

Bayiess L Barbour. OF Lavrlette, w :.
Va. enlisted in the Navy at Hunting,
ton, as apprentice seaman and went 4
rarksrsbury for examination. lie win
go TO Norfolk, Va. for training.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02

Mrs. A. C. Ferrell presented tho
NEWS office with some choice Rome
Beauty apples- from the Ferrel farm,
They were large and OF fire flavor.
and were very much Appreciated.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Doctor w Ison, 22. to salne May
Skaggs II
Oscar Daniels 2s, 70 Nancy ] Hicks,
16.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02

Mrs. Hensley, Of Naugatuck West
Va, underwent an operation at River
view hospital last Friday and is doing
well.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02

This is The time of year when cloth
ing is nrre cf necessity than for sew
eral months. w. II Adams, Louisa,
inv'ses you 20 try his line.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02

The condition Of Mrs j. w. Yates.
who was several days very i'll with
pneumonia. is somewhat improved.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-02
N. Z. CHURCH SOUTH.

Preaching 1920 a. m. and 6.3O p. m.
Morning subject:-A Characteristic
of Disciples.
Evening subject:-A Necessary ACT.
Prayer meeting "Wednesday evening
$3.50. Subject:-Heaven
Epworth League Sunday $50 p. m.
HERBERT o. CHAMBERS, Pastor.
The Halloween supper served in the
basement Of the NJ e Church South
Wednesday evening by Miss Opal
Spenccr's Sunday school class was
quite a success III every way Enough
money was realized to 9ay the class
pledge on the new church,
on last Sunday NIGHT Presiding Ell
der Hollistcr preached to good sized
congregation and on Monday morning
hold quarterly conference. He preach
ed on Saturday and Sunday at country
appointments in this county.
The Sunday school services last SIR :
day were varied from the usual pro-
gram. An interesting feature was the
address of NJ. G.. Berry giving an ac-
count of his trip to Maysville as a dsi-,
egate to the State Sunday School Con-
vention John B. Horton, at home from
the army on furlough, made nice talk.
NJ. s. Burns made an interesting,
speech along patriotic lines. Frof Ken
nison read selection appropriate tn
the "ccasici w. d. ONeal was on the
program bst his address was deferred
until next Sunday, +. H Yates, alse
on the program was kept away by ILL
less N his family.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-15
Iowa Plon,o for hawkeyes
In California.

The great annual picnic reun-
ion for the Iowans in California
will be held on the regular date,
February %, 1917, Washington
birthday, in Eastlake Park, Los
Angeles. Of rainy that date it will
be held the first pleasant Satur-
day following). There will be the
county registers and headquar-
tiers, college registers and head
quarters, with special college
hour from 3 to 4 o'clock. The
program will be at 2 O'Clock and
the new president, Judge Frank
r. Willis, will preside. The pic
mic will be under the auspices of
the Iowa association of Southern
California and information may
be secured from Secretary G.. II.
Parsons, California Savings Bank.
Los Angeles.