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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
DRILLING FOR OIL
is CONTINUING

The oil development in this valley
will no doubt go forward more rap
idly now as it soon will be easier to
get equipment and supplies.
well has been started at Rich
ardson on r. d. Hinkle's place. 1t is
said two or more test wells will be
drilled on leases there. The geological
reports on the territory are very fa-
vorable.
A drilling outfit is being moved to
the Mitchell tract of land five miles
south Of Louisa, by the Big Blaine
Oil Co. This tract has good paying
wells on all sides and looks like a
sure thing.
Near Prestonsburg well has been
drilled that is reported to promise IL
to 15 barrels production. @
In Johnson county the prospectors
are finding paying quantities of gas.
The Dollar OIL Company has drill
led its second well on the Endicott
land between Peach Orchard and Tug
River. The first well is good for
million or more cubic feet OF gas per
day 1t is saiG, and the second is pro-
ducing gas and a small quality of oil.
Breathitt and Lee counties are now
the center OF oil excitement further
out In the State.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
WORLDS FAIR
OF METHODISM

Conmemorating the coming OF peace
and the centennial OF its missionary ac-
tiVity the Methodist Episcopal church
and the Methodist Episcopal Church
South Will hold "a worlds fair Of
Methodism" at Columbus, Ohio from
June 20 to July II. 1919.
The program of missionary work
throughout the world, which will in
Volve an expenditure of $l1500O, 600
VIII be visualized by transporting al
most bodily native villages from the
various foreign fields to the buildings
OF the Ohio State Exposition grounds.
A Chinese town with walls, pagodas,
temples, schools a hospital, theater,
restaurants and homes, together with
villages representing Japan, Korea.
AFRICA, India and the Philippines ali
peopled by their native inhabitants, in
native dress. will illustrate the cus-
toms and conditions with which mis-
sionaries must deal.
A special building will be devoted to
newer felcs of the Board of Home
Missions, including American Indians.
Eskimos, negroes. and Southern noun
taineers Work among lumber lacks
cowboys and mining men also will be
picturesquely shown. !.
Another feature will be a pageant
illustrating the development of Meth
odism from the days of John Wesley
to the present. -
The problem OF housing the expect
ed $4,000 daily visitors WIN be solved
by building tent city" TO care for
those unable to find accommodations
IN hoteis and private homes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
ARMY AviAToRs WANT TO
JOIN AERIAL MAIL SERVICE

New York. Nov. 25.-Hundreas OF
army aviators have called recently at
the Aero Club OF America headauar-
ters here asking assistance in getting
into the aerial mail service.
AS the result OF these requests Haw-
ley telegraphed to Secretary OF war
Baker as follows:
Hundreds Of army ayiators who
nave been notified they must decide in
Few days whether to resign their
commissions or Join the regular army
nave applied to the Aero Club OF Am
erica FOR positions Most of them are
anxious to join the aerial mail service
therefore, we urge that the time In
which they must place their resigna-
lions with the army be DELAYED long
enough to permit them to connect
themselves with the post Office for the
aerial service.
Second Asst. Postmaster General
Praeger and B, B. Lippsner, superin-
tendent OF the aerial mail service arc
ready to establish fifty aerial man
hnes throughout the United States and
employ 10000 military aviators to car.
y mail. You can hasten the estah.
hshing or these mail lines and the am
pioying OF these aviators by turning
over to the postal authorities Ave hun7
ureo or these airplanes the army c.n
not use at present"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
GENERAL NEWS
OF WAR MATTERS
DoINes OF THE ARMY AND
PLANS FOR THE PEACE CON-
FERENCE.

Demobilization of the array and navy
is starting, but such big task, faced
SO suddenly, finds many delays caus-y
ed by the enormous detail A few win
be at their homes for Thanksgiving
dinner, but not many. Christmas win
find host of them at home.
Among those slated to return from,
France soon are the LIST. End and ard
Kentucky regiments.
President Wilson and a party of
about 200 will sail on the ship George.
Washington early next week for France
Peace terms win at once receive con-
sideration, although the regular peace
conference may not sit before Janu-
ary Great preparations are being
made for the reception of President
Wilson in Paris. where the conference,
will be held. He is being urged by-
England and Italy to visit their coup-
tries also.
American troops are now In Ger
many doing police work along the Dor i
der. Kentucky troops are among the
number.
Belgium's government has taken
charge of its affairs since the Huns.
moved out
Germany's big fleet of war ships has
surrendered and is now in the hanCss
of the allied navies Also, more stIb-
marines have been taken over.
Germany is reported to be badly
torn up as to government The So
cfalists appear to be in control. Soma
of the states are declaring themselves
republics and setting up governments
of their own
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
GENERAL WILLIAM
ORLANDO JOHNSON
LoulsA NOW BOASTS OF A GEN.
BaAL IN THE UNITED STATES
ARMY.

Cur own VIII johnson was recently
promotod from the rank of Colonel TO
the Office OF Brigadier General in the
army. He 10 in France, having gone
there In the limo OF duty several months
ago.
Gen. Johnson 10 the eldest son of
George y. Johnson. deceased. who was
county clerk OF Lawrence county for
sixteen years. lie always has been
recognized as one OF the brainiest boys
ever produced by this county His
mother lives In Lonlsh and Gen john
son paid her a brief visit while on his
way from n southwestern camp TO an
eastern seaport Just before sailing for
Franco
Tho following clipping from the
Courler-J Journai Is correct but we win
add the fact that Gen. johnson was
sent to the Philippines twice for SER
vice OF about two years each. while
thcro we are told he was acting Gov
ernor OF the Ialands for tIme. UBu-
ally ne succeeds In keeping secret all
ruch interesting facts about himself.
being by nature very reticent on per-
sonai matters.
Here N the notice given him by the
Courier Journals
Col. w. o. johnson. recently prornot-
&C In France TO Brigadier- General, is \
KentuckiAn. He was born at Louisa in
1851 and was graduated from West
Point in 1890. He was Instructor in
mathematics at West Point from iss3
to 1895. and for term Of four years
was Instructor in French and spanish,
Brig Gen. Johnson'H mother. Mrs.
zAra vinson Johnson. lives ut Louisa.
J. >. johnson. with the Consolidated
Coal company at Jenkins; J. II. John
son. with the State Road Department
at PlnevilIe. and H. A. johnson, assls-
tAnt superintendent OF the School OF
Reform at ureendale. are brothers OF
Con. Johnson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
UNITS ENROUTE
FROM ENGLAND

washington, d. c., Nov. 25-The
flrst units of the American expedition
airy forces to return from overseas are
expected to reach New York the last of
THIS week, General Marchy, chief OF
starr, announced today that 3S2 Off
GERS, -FOUR nurses and 6,614t enlisted
men left Liverpool last week. The mn
us largely air squadrons, have been
training in England. u
General March announced that tba
three vessels were expected to arrive
In New York about the end Of this
month. Niis
rms announcement means that the
movement of the American troons no,,,
IN England the majority of whom arc
IN air service detachments. will CON
tinue steadily until all of them some
~: zv'ooo have returned to this country.
rhere are no regiments or other line
OF troops in Great Britain.
Return Depends on Ships.
The first movement OF the larsa,
UNITS such as brigades and eivisions
WIN come from French ports, il is as
sumed as the British cross ohannal
service undoubtedly is completely oo-
,upied with the transportation Of re-
turning British forces.
Sergeant Ed X. Spencer Of tbis c,,,,
: : IN the l4Oth Aero Squadron .Iohn
Horton. 279th and Garland WAN
u fallsburg. in the 176th.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
CONFERENCE OF FOOD OF
FlcERs HELD IN LOUISVILLE

Miss Maud Smith. county chairman
Il the women's food organization OF
LAwrence-co., was among the chair
men of the state who met in Louisville
Inst week Miss Smith has been very
active in many kinds OF war work.
Mrs. Ed Kirk OF Martin-co., attend
cd the conference and returned to Lou
lisa Sunday evening. She Is teacher
m the Inez school and has also done
much in Red Cross anc other war work
This meeting was n preliminary to
world relief work and was an impor-
tant gathering OF Kentucky leaders OF
the work. The international food plan
for the world reconstruction period
and means for preventing prohteering
we're considered More than 800 mem
bers from various sections Of the state
were present
Col. Jay II. Northup attended the
meeting as chairman OF Lawrence
n was quite an important gathering.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
MOUNTAIN LIFE
CONFERENCE
Second Meeting Of Eastern kentucky
Mountain Life Conference to be Hold
al Palntsvills December IL, 10, IA.

The greatest gathering OF talent and
brains ever gotten together In the
hills, A real treat In entertainment,
instruction, and uplift. December IL,
10, IA, ut PaintsviIle. Kentucky.
Owing TO the fact that influenza
broke the plans OF everybody all to
pieces, this meeting could not be held
as formerly advertised. However, now
that the situation is clearing up we
are going ahead with the original pro-
gram. All the speakers have held
themselves at our disposal for this
meeting and will be on hand to par
take In the program as though moth
ing hnd occurred TO detain us In our
purposes.
We invite everybody who loves these
hills TO attend this meeting. These
opportunities do not come often We
are on the eve OF victory over the wat
er, and probably few days will elapse
until the Hun will have laid Gown his
arms. That may happen before this
goes TO press. But for US. the real
battle is on. What are we going to do
with the liberty which our boys have
died 20 save? They have given US and
the world new day. What shall we
do with Il? Come, let us learn to-
gethcr our duty and our responsible
ity in this new hour that is on US, Let
US shake the shackles from our own
lives in honor OF those who have loos-
ed the shackles that bound a world.
Our part OF Kentucky is rich In
promise. Let US get together anc
bring the promise TO fulfillment. Ev-
cry man and woman who has desire
20 see better day in education. ag-
riculture. commerce, mining, profess
sions, or what not. to you the hand OF
the new day is extended You will be
able 10 shake with II at this meeting
and catch glimpse OF the rich things
1t offers. Let the battle cry be now:
ON TO PAINTSyILLE. where bat
Tie is staged against the hurt OF lgnor-
ance. and the banner OF a full life viii
be raised. We will meet you there
Yours truly,
X. L. VARNEY, District Agent.
Teachers To Attend.
Teachers OF Pike. Floyd and John
son to attend and count time by per-
mission OF Supt Gilbert, Frankfort.
We expect to arrange for Lawrence
county teachers also. X. L. VAR
NEf, District Agent,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
TWO DAYS in
A HUN DUGOUT

With the American Forces in France,
Oct. 25.-Wounded and taken prisoner
by the Germans and for two days
kept in a dugout on the side of a hill
which was under shell fire alternately
by the Americans and then by the
enemy, two American pelvates were
rescued by their comrades after forty
eight hours of fighting. Owing to
censorship regulations regarding woun
ded soldiers 1t is not possible to give
the names of the two men,
The prIvates were captured in the
region Of Chatel Chehery along the
eastern edge of the Argonne forest, just
before Chatel Chehery was captured
by the Americans. While the Ger
mans were endeavoring to decide what
to do with the wounded men the
American artillery opened up and the
Germans determined in hurry to re-
move them to a nearby dugout and
four big Germans crowded in beside
them.
For two days the artillery, first of
the Americans and then of the Ger
mans, swept the hill. and SO intense
was the shelling that even the Ger
uiu llOl dllSIlpl " tSGdDt.
To The Rescue.
On the third day the American in
fantry began going forward; and when
the crest of the hill was reached there
was rush of the Americans to the
place where their two comrades had
been wounded in an encounter while
making reconnaissance in the early
morning. Leading the men was Capt.
Howell Foreman of Atlanta Ca, who
had little hope of finding the two men
alive.
. One of the Amricans heard a sound
from within the dugout and one OF the
detachment, in German. ordered those
on the inside to surrender, threatening
to shower the dugout entrance with
hand grenades at once. The reply thai
came back was in perfectly good
American--and four husky Germans
stepped from the cave with their hand.
above their heads. A moment after
ward the wounded Americans had
come into their own again. Despits
German machine gunners firing from
the edge of the forest and from com.
manding heights to the northwest N,
Americans were carried back over th,
NH from which they had come NOR,
than two days before the four Ger.
man prisoners marching beside them
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
THE KAISER HoARpED
FOOD IN PALACE

Amsterdam, Nov. 24.--"How will
helm Held OUT is the title of an ar
ticle in the Frankfort volksstimme by
William Carle, Socialist, who dlscov-
cred the boards of provisions (which
the former Emperor had in his Berlin
palace
"The quantity the writer says, EEK
ceeded all expectations. In large white
tiled rooms was everything, literally
everything one can imagine In food
stuffs. 1t Is inconceivable that after
four years of war such huge guam
titles could be hoai ded. There was
meat and game in colo storage, salted
provisions in large cases. white meal
in sacks piled to the roof. thousands
of eggs. gigantic boxes filled with tea,
coffee. chocolate, lard, jelly and jams;
hundreds of sugar loaves and endless
stacks OF peas. beans, dried fruits and
biscuits. Their value amounts to sev-
erai hundred thousand marks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR.

The ladies' OF the NJ, +. church,
South, viii hold their Christmas Ba-
zaar in the basement of the church on
Thursday and Friday. December and
O. They will have u lot of desirable
articles for sale and also will serve
lunch. Everybody invited.
Thursdays Menu.
Beginning at 4 p, m. the 9th, sup
per Will be served for so cents, as fol-
lows:
Meat Loaf. scalloped potatoes. Bos-
ton baked beans. slaw. bread. butter,
coffee. pumpkin pie
Fridays Menu.
Beginning At noon on the 9Th tho
ladies will serve salad. coffee and pie
throughout the afternoon and evening.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
GREAT VICTORY
FOR UNITED STATES

PariL November 2b-The United
states Governments immense dipIo-
matte success in ibtaining from tbe
hineu Governments acceptance OF
PRESIDENT Wilson's points. with oniv
one reservation and addition ia beco,n
ing more apparent The preliminaries
Tor the approaching Peace congrass
peing outlined largely on the basis
OF the Presidents points.
Allied statesmen plainly put forward
tne view that, as the American tradi-
uonal policy had been one OF detacb-
ihent from European affairs, II wa, ma
tural Tor the American Government
mhen me war began in Europe. 10
consider II quarrel among Eurnnnn =
nations and TO declare its neutrality
Was,pointed out that for two year.
ana half the American Government,
observed Its neutrality and cnlled tba
At.ehtlon OF both groups of belliger-
ents to violations OF sea law.
Will Accept All offor,.
These statesmen made a. nIa,, 49,.
they would receive every friendiv aa,,.
sci the United States would ofycr az
noe because they knew that America
wanted nothing In material day for
king her Ideas.
me eonrerences on the preliminaries
~ pence probably viii be held in Paris
instead OF Versailles. owing to the sus
perior accommodations and eonven-
fences In the capital. Only the formal
sessions at concluding stages win he
held at Versailles. va W
me only active sittings now going
On are those OF the Joint ArmIstice
commission. which hilds daily sessions
AZ spa. the former German headouar-
French W the
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH.

"The Great Burden Bearer" will be
the subject OF the sermon at the morn
Ing hour. christian Courtesy is the
subject for the evening hour
At the morning service the sacrament
Of the Lords supper will be observ-
ed.
The morning service 1o:s0. Even
ing sermon $3.50.
Sunday School 900 a. IN.
Prayer meeting $3.50 wednesday pm.
Epworth League $3.50 p. m.
Sunday December 8, Rev. Burke
0ulpepper, one OF the leading evang-
eiists Of the Southern Methodist church
viii begin a meeting in the Southern
Methodist church. Every one in the
eemmunity invited to attend these SER
vices which win continue for two
weeks.
KnRBnRs o. cHAllBnRs. Pastor.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
CASUALTY LISk,

"a "a
Lieutenant Gives Life.
Lieut.. Patrick H. Hall of whites-
nurg, was killed in action.
IA Aa
Ashland Man Killed.
Private Gus Ratcliff. Jr, of Ashlands
was among those killed in action
M Aa 4
Soldier Losss Lie, (
frivate John Foster OF Hunsfnxtss.
died of disease.
Rowan County Man.
GEO. w. McEldowney OF Trtslae.
Rowan-co, was wounded seyereiy ~
action. As
Wounded In Action.
FriVate John F. Justice of F1shtrau.
CO, is among the wounded a.
gree undetermined.
wounded And Mssino.
isaac Sloan Of Dema, was slirhtly
wounded and Lieut.. Grant Gilbert ~
-hligore is missing in action.
Pike County Man.
VIM, P. Looney Of Belcher. Pfhe-oo
was wounded severely.
A "a
From Grayson.
WIN. j. Taylor of Gfayson. was
wounded in battle,
IA IA
Lost At Sea.
Private Hugh Callihan OF No,,n.,
6oyd-co, was among some Amertcan
soldiers lost when the transnort
otranto was sunk in foreign water.,
October g. "a.eiS,
eN ~
Killed In Action.
Hummer Evans Of Soldier. WA, lu,
% IN action. Also. Con Pitts of Grean
ip-eo., ane Bertel Roberts of Hvaan
Nh ~
Wounded In France.
William Baugh OF Zelda Iaw,an.a
,oun.y' s,u my is in the list OF wounded In
m Ea
Killed In Action.
Henry w. Justice OF wooeman. Pho
ounty, and Chas. Connolly OF Pa,,tr~
ilie' were killed in action.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
REVIVAL SERVICES
DECEMBER 1922

Rev Burke Culpepper, the great
evangelist, will arrive at Louisa IN
.lme to start the series of revival meet
ings at the NJ. L Church South IN
sunday. December 8. All cetails ara
oeing completed. Rev. Culpepper will
oe here two weeks and three SUNDAYS
remaining over the 22nd. .
rev. Culpepper is one of the most
earnest and effective evangelists non,
engaged In this line of work. Thosa
who have heard him speak In tho nos,, uose
preaching. 'N ms
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
A LETTER RECEIVED
FROM MCKINLEY PIee

Miss Ollie Pigg has received a letter
from her brother Mckinley Pigg writ
ten from hospital in France. He was
wounded In the elbow. but he states
that he will be released from the hos
pital soon. He hac received letter
written to him by Mrs G. r. vinson,
chairman OF the Civilian Relief Com
mittee of the Lawrence county Red
Cross chapter, telling him about the
death OF his father.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
GARNETT RICHMOND
A VICTIM OF HUNS

A telegram received few Gays ago
brought the sad news that Garnett
Richmond, brother OF ]. L. Richmond,
OF this place, was killed in battle in
France on October l2th. His home
was at Rural Retreat. Va He enlist
ed before the United States entered
the war. and he saw service in Mex
leo. He was 23 years old and was a
young man of good habits and high
character. His regiment was one OF
those that swan the river Meuse to
get at the Huns and It was soon ar.
ter that his death occurred.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
cARNEeIE's EIGHTY THIRD

New York. November 2S.--Andrew
Carnegie celebratd his eighty third
birthday by entertaining relatives and
iricnes at an informal dinner this ey-
ening His secretary said: "Mr. Car
negie especially is happy on this birth.
uay, which comes just after peace has
been ushered in"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
THANKSGIVING
SERVICE THURSDAY

Louisa's churches win hold union
Thanksgiving services Thursday MORN
hg at the Baptist church, in accord
ancs with the custom OF many years.
II falls TO the turn OF the pastor OF
the ~. Il. Church South TO preach and
Rev. II. o. Chambers viii perform that
duty All the pastors win take some
part In the services. Ten o'clock in
the forenoon 10 the hour for the meet
inG TO begin.
This year finds US with more TO be
tAAnkful for than ever before, so II is
70 be expected that a larger congre-
CATION than ever before viii gather TO
show their thankfuiness.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
ONE PRIVATE AT CAMP TAYLOR
is GOING TO FRANCE

The Louisville Post says: The hap
tpiest man in Camp Taylor is Private
A.. J. Farber, of the Depot Brigade
A lone order was received from Wash
ington innstructing private Farber to,
proceed to q port of embarkation pre-
pared for trip to Paris, France.
where he will report to the command
ing general of the quartermaster ee-
pot.
There was no explanation as to
why this order was issued.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
THE CRIMINAL KAISER
TO BE TAKEN OVER

Loncon. November 25.--It IL learned
on authority late to-day that the allied
Governments are considering plan
OF making joint application for the ex-
tradition OF the former Kaiser. Since
the former Emperor is at Amerongen
Castle. Holland, such application wiuld
be made to the Dutch Government.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
NATIONWIDE 5li
PROHIBIT1()NLAW

President wilson promptly signed
the law passea by Congress providing
for making the United States dry from
July 4 1919. until the demobi1ization
OF an troops is completed. This will
REQUIRE year or more from that date.
by that time it is believed the neces-
sAry number of States win have rat
flied the National prohibition amend
ment to the Constitution, thus putting
an end to the curse of the liquor traf-
fic
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
INFLUENZA.

There IL yet good deal OF influenza
IN some neighborhoods OF LAwrendA
county. but on the whole the situation
10 very much improved.
At Lexington the disease has had
snother run but is now under control.
Pikeville II almost free from the els
eass now.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
PRIvATEs CAN WEAR
UNIFORMS THREE Monrus

from the army must turn h. M.
me privates who are dischargad
uniforms to the government wi,s,. ~
,,i 49, months from the time of their
a.sul'arge ISL and are not permitted to
WI any uniform after that time un-
iess they re-enlist. Officers may keen
liseir uniforms and wear them on
state occasions. h on
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
WEST VIRGINIA OFFICER
KILLED IN Mnn0me, Z,

y, a. Collins. prohibition officer, was
Killed by four women and two men
moonshiners in McDoweil-co., w Va
ne was a native OF that county ana
was shot by the outlaws when he At
tempted to raid their cabin.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
Bis SANDY BOY
WINS AT CLEVELAND

N Junior Red Cross contest st
Cleveland, Ohio. little son OF Boyd
Wellman. formerly OF Louisa. won iirst
prize with a speech. You just can't
keep these Big Sandy boys from grab
tAng All the prizes in sight.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-29
WAR WORK GIFTS
OVER THE TOP

The gifts to the combined war work
fund in the United States exceeded
the amount originally asked for by
nearly thirty three millions.