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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
WHAT cATARRR IS

Science has shown thatnasaI cataffh
often indicates a general weakness Of
the body and local treatments in the
form of snuffs and vapors only initiate
and do little II any good.
To correct catarrh you should treat
its cause by enriching your blood with
the oil-food in SCOTS Emulsion which
is medicinal food and building.
tonic, free from any harmful drugs
1t is helping thousands. Tryit.
scott & Bovine. Bioonissid.N MI
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14

Honorino Mr.. Herde.

Mr.. Homer Herde. OF Louisville, who
is Miss HarlSins' guest. was guest of
honor at a picnic given by the young
folks ON Wednesday evening in GAR
field addition. Those present were
Misses Josephine Harkins. Ella Noel.
White. Marion Mayo. Maude Salisbury.
Ethel and Cora Stephens. Tress May.
Ruth Davidson. Maude and Ethel Sal
isbury. Mrs. G., L. Howard. MI and
Mr.. chas. Hutsinpiller, Dr. and Mrs.
NJ ]. Leete, Messrs Oscar Stephens.
Homer Salisbury. Greenville Spradlin,
Isaac Cottrell. Taggett Allen.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Return From BENZ. Harrison.

Judge and Mrs. A. T. Patrick re-
turned Wednesday from Fort Benja-
min Harrison. at indianapolis. Ind,
where they visited their son. Henry.
who is in training camp there as a
gunsmith. Having finished his course
there last week he was transferred to
Camp Hancock Ga. David Cooley. one
of Floyd county's boys. who enlisted at
the same time. was transferred to
Fairfield. Ohio
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14

Mrs. Warren Young and two child
rem. arrived in town Tuesday night.
they with Mr.. Young will make their
future home here.
Mrs. Walter Reynolds visited friend
frineds at Shelby Tuesday.
Mrs. Lena Harris. OF Paintsville. was
the guest OF her cousin, Mrs. John f.
Butler. Saturday and unday.
Messrs Earl Heffner and Ray ven-
tiers. OF Wolf Pit, were here Tuesday
enroute to down river points.
Mrs. Ella Jones. OF Williamson. was
here last week looking after some OF
her extensive business interests.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
M eIFT.
BY Mabel Hubbard Birch

By Mabel Hubbard Birch
1 have no son to offer thee
To champion thy liberty;
No gold have to lend thee;
Or none to give in charity;
All can offer are my hands
To help thee comfort weeping lands.
Use them in ways thou see'st fit,
To save thy grain, to sew or knit
America, this is my mite
To aid thee in the valiant fight.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
COURT OF APPEALS.

Big Blaine oil q Gas companv :.
Yates. Lawrence; parties file iolns -, -
ton to docket. advance ana sta,sra ~
IN support OF motion: motion snn.,,.
Long Fork Ry. Co. y.
Floyd; Cole and Crane VS.. Nav Eqa.',.
agreement. appellee June IA s'oya;
brief. =" 70 tile
Preece w. Preece. Mar,,,.
s msns :, APPELLANT given until the . 49,,
sns sn,s, an ,p'emoer term TO file br,ef
>no appellee to Nov. to file brief r.s '''''
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Series Of Meetings.

Rev. John Stambaugh began a Sc
ries of meetings at the Christian
church Sunday. June l. The singing lie
in charge OF j. A Kay. OF Chicago.
The meetings are being well attended
and much interest is being manifested
Rev. Stambaugh was born and reared
in Johnson county but has been away
from here for number of years until
He is able. eloquent and con-
vincing and Is rendering great service
to the people with whom he was rear
ed.-Post.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Honaker-Foster.

On Wednesday. May rs. Mrs Nan
ME J. Honaker. formerly of Floyd
county, KY, but now of Archie. No.
was married to Mr.. B. F. Foster. OF
South Dakota. They were married at
Sioux City. Iowa After their mar
rage they returned to Archie, where
they win make their future home.
Mrs. Foster is well and favorably
known throughout this section. having
been born and reared in Floyd county.
this state. where she resided until a
few years ago when she and her two
sons went TO Missouri to live.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Sworn il to Practice Law.

Mont Walker. Attorney OF Ashland.
was sworn in to practice law as a
member of the Boyd County Bar on
yesterday. Mr.. Walker recently took
his examination for law license at Lou
isa, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Catlettsburg Items


Miss Beulsh Deskins who has spent
three years at the home of her grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Justice,
and attended school here, has gone to
her home at Fishtrap. Pike county. to
spend the summer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
). S. Institute.

Rev. ". H. Foglesong was elected
president of the Sunday school insti-
tute Of the Huntington district OF the
Southern Methodist church, in session
at the Johnson Memorial church Tues
day
Chairman of Executive Committee
o. F., Williams.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
George Gallup Left Today.

Mr.. George Gallup left today for In
dianapolis where he will take his sec
ond physical examination and will thea
go to Paris Island, S. c., to enter the
officers training school for the marine
service.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Graduates in Louisville.

Mr.. Oscar Stephens who graduated
with high honors last week from the
Medical College in Louisville. has re-
turned home to visit his mother. Mrs
Annie Stephens. until July FIRST. when
he will enter military service.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Locals.

rev days Visit 10 MIS- n. NJ. Wn1te. Jr
Locals.
Miss Mary E. Powers. of Ashland is
visiting Misses Cora Stephens and
Mary Archer.
Mrs. Daisy Ray is visiting her moth
er. Mrs. Miranda Mars.
Mrs. w T. Perry. of Winchester.
is visiting her daughter. Mrs. J. c.
Hopkins.
Graham Johns of Winchester. is here
transacting business
Richard Mayo spent Sunday with
homefoll<s.
Miss Marion Mayo was weekend
visitor at the Mayo farm.
Taggett Allen has accepted a posi-
ton in the First National Bank dur
ing the absence of Mr.. F. C. Hall. who
has been I'll for few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs, Steve Pieratt and Mrs.
w. T. Perry. Mr.. and Mrs. N. NJ White
were dinner guests of Mrs. A. J. David
son on Sunday.
Troy Webb was here from Lexington
Monday enroute TO his home at Gar
rett-
Mr.. Homer Herd. Of Louisville is
visiting Miss Josephine Harkins-
Mrs. b. p. Carter. who has been I'll
for almost two weeks. is able to be
about the house now.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Layne, of Pikeville,
were here last week.
Little Katherine Stumbo, of Weeks
bury is visiting her grandparents. Mr..
and Mrs. d. o. Harmon
E. p. Arnold was home this week.
Earl Mcclure OF Louisa was here on
Monday.
VIM. Deal. OF Ashland. was here in
the interest of hardware firm in
Louisville. this week.
Mrs. Henry Hatcher and children.
Mrs. c. L. Prichard and MrA Mamie
! atcbsr. of Harold. were here on last
&E5d1ya
Mrs. Joe Matheson. Mrs. nellie n.
Hughes and John Hopkins. Of cAtletts-
burg. attended the funeral Of their
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Personals.

Personals. 49,.
Ellis A. Williams spent the weekend
with his family returning this morning
to his coal operation at Goldman. Pike
county, Ky
Mrs. John Hamilton and Mrs. Callie
Adkins of Pikeville have returned to
their home after visit with relatives
in this city.
Mrs. Dolly Farley and daughter Miss
Hazel Of Huntington pessed through
here Sunday enroute to Pikeville,
where they will visit the formers SON.
Mr.. George Pinson.
Milt Burns OF Louisa looked after
business here yesterday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Teachers Elected.

The teachers for the PaintsviIlt
Public School are as follows: Prof
W. B. Ward. Prof. S. A Day. Prof
Geo. w. Butcher, Mrs. Martha Trimble
Mrs. Pleas Holbrook, Miss Mayme
Walker, Mrs. NJ o. Wheeler, Miss
Blanche Ward and Miss Carroll Yea
ger.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Return From Rieeviue.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis C Conley who
have been visiting MIR. Conley's rela-
tives for the past two weeks returned
home They were accompanied by
Miss Grace Conley. sister of Mr. r.
g, Conley, who viii remain for visit.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
In New York.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Combs left on
Monday for two weeks visit TO New
York and other Eastern cities. They
will visit at the summer home OF Mr..
H. F. Hite in New Hampshire before
returning home
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Mrs. crider Very III.

Mrs. Sam Crider. who lives on High
street, is critically ILL., For a number
of days she has been under the care
of special nurse. Her condition is
puzzling the physicians as it is a most
unusual case. Her friends and neigh
bors are quite anxious about her.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Airdome oopen Thursdax.

The Airdome will open for business
on Thursday evening on Second street
There win be only three shows a week.
This IS the first movie since the latter
part of October and no doubt it will
be patronized largely.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
TubereuIar HospitaI Ordered.

A tubercular hospital was ordered
built at the county home for use Of
Boyd county sufferers. This is quite
= commendable step.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
More Men Answer Call.


Several more boys were called TO
the colors this week. leaving for Camp
Tuesday morning, Fred C. Pinson was
among the number.
Mrs. W. =. Call has returned from
Cincinnati where she spent the last
month.
Messrs J. ]. Johnson and Madison
Dunlap, OF Jenkins, were here Monday
and Tuesday
Mr.. b. +. Wright. OF wheelwright.
was here on business the first OF the
week.
Rev G. d. Lear came UP from Hun
tington Saturday and nlled his pulpit
Sunday.
Rev. ]. r. Crawford and daughter
Sarah. went to Elkhorn City Saturday
ar. Crawford having be-n sent there
by the Presbytery to found Presby-
terrain church
Mrs. c. A Donaldson. son Keil and
daughter Merle. went 10 Robinson
Greek Saturday to help with the child
ren's day exercises there. Mr. DON
aldson preached there in the afternoon
Mrs A. s. Corbin is visiting her
daughter Mrs. Tom williams, at Nigh.
Visitors From New Mexico.
Mrs. John d. Campbell. of New Mex
sco. is visiting her sister. Mrs. Dixie
RatIiff and her aunt. Mrs. Margaret
Mars
Mr.. and Mrs. win Robinson have
purchased property on Scott avenue
and will soon occupy.
Home From School.
Miss Lorraine Bowles came home
from the Western College for Women
Tuesday night to spend the vacation
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. C.
Bowles.
Mr.. Adam yenters and Mr.. ID. r.
Coleman were two prominent visitors
from Regina Mondty
Mr.. Joel Ratliff. Of Florida, who Is
visiting relatives on Marrowbone. was
here Monday.
Mr.. W. H. Price. OF Wolf Pit, was
here the first Of the week transacting
business.
NJ. d. l. Greer and A. Burke, of
Myra, looked after business interests
here Monday.
Ah . I-u HAl1pdI Ach-f udukHttf, E<u-
ith and sister Mrs, Campbell. shop
ped here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Linton Trivette were
weekend visitors OF Mr.. II. $. Adkins
at the ]. B. EIkhorn Coal operation
on Shelby.
Miss Lucy Davis is home from
Georgetown College for the vacation
months.
Miss Ruth Greer came home Satur-
day night from Oxford. o., where she
has been a student in the Western
College for Women.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Home From School.

Taggett Allen arrived Monday from
Georgetown College to spend the sum
mer vacation with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sol Allen on Second street.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
On Government Business.

Capt Ben f. Thomas of Cincinnati
is here looking after locks and dams
and river banks. etc. for a few days
He and Mrs. Thomas are guests Of thei
daughter, Mrs Geo. F. Gunnell.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Entertain to Dinner.

Mrs. J. d. Mayo entertained to an
elegant dinner on Sunday. Covers
were laid for Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. May.
Olga May. Andrew and Robert May.
and Miss Mabel Mayo.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Move office.

TIE Great Central oil & Gas Com
pany has move its office from near
the Post Hole to the old bank build
ing on Main street adjoining David
son Bros.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
.PikeDiNe Items
PIREvILE :.
Graduates From Annapolis.

4 HE 114Il = :.
Graduates From Annapolis.
Ensigns Raymond Greer and Harold
r. Mays are visiting their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G, w Greer and MIR. and
Mrs. j. Il. Trislett for a few days.
These young men graduated from the
Naval Academy at Annapolis last
week and are now waiting their call TO
active duty. Pike county is certain
~ proud OF such sons as these.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Resistrants.

One hundred and fifty johnson
county youths have reached 81 since
June 1917. They came TO town We'd
nesday and registered.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Mr.. Bingham NAV Reci.er.

Mr.. John Bingham. who has had a
fighting chance with typhoid fever for
more than month. is much better and
his family have bright hopes for his
recovery.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
PaintsUiHe Items
Enters School.

Miss Exer Robinson left this week
for Bowling Green, where she win en-
ter the Bowling Green Business Col
lege.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14

years in the penitentiary at Atlanta,
Ga. He gave bond for his appea. ne
at Atlanta next September.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14

Wherever she elects TO wear this
charming afternoon dress. It's owner
may do so with the comfortable feel
ing that II Is work Of art. II will
not suffer by any sort Of comparison.
being both beautiful and up TO date.
Twice II afiirms It's allegiance to the
tunic; once In long-over skirt and
again in the fiounce with deep tucks
over the hips and ut the back An APP
plique OF satin, outlined with embrOid-
cry In braid pattern challenges our
admiration. 1t Is new Idea adapted
with cleverness TO a beautiful and use-
full gown
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14

Mrs. Guy p. Richardson has return
ed from a visit TO Pennsylvania.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Seriously ~.

Mrs. C. NJ. Cooper is seriously i'll
at her home here with pneumonia. A
trained nurse was called for her Last
reports were that she was resting bet
ter.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Masons Attend Funeral.

number OF Masons went to Prest-
onsburg Friday to attend the funeral
OF Mr.. Frank Hopkins. one OF the most
beloved men Of the Sandy Valley.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14

W: J: Vaughan, of Louisa, was here
on business.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14

Ray Forsythe has accepted re-
sponsible position with the Quinnemont
Coal & Iron Co. on Greasey Creek.
Mrs. F. F. Vaughan and son. william
Terrell. OF Appalachi. Va. and MrS w.
T. Gevedon and children. OF Hazel
Green. are visiting their parents. Mr.
and Mrs. ] T. Gevedon.
Miss Mildred Jones, OF Lookout. was
here Wednesday.
r. ]. Gould. manager OF Elkhorn
Seam Galleries Co, was here on bust
ness Saturday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14

Return to Mt. Sterling.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pieratt. OF Mt
Sterling. have returned home after a
few days visit to Mrs. N. NJ. White. Jr
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
A New, Baby.

\ New Baby.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. d. CaudiiI. ST.. are
rejoicing over the arrival OF a new
daughter at their home on Main street
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Home From School.

Home From School.
Miss Lorraine Bowles came home
from the Western College for Women
Tuesday night to spend the vacation
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. C. C
Bowles.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
Visitors From New Mexieo.

Mrs. John d. Campbell. OF New Mex
'co. is visiting her sister. Mrs Dixi
Ratliff. and her aunt. Mrs. Margare
Marrs. =.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. win Robinson have
purchased property on Scott avenue
and will soon occupy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-04

Storming the Drocourt- Queant line
lhese lines had been perfected by the
enemy in the past eighteen months
They provided the most formidable OBJ
Stacie, as they had been furnished with
every device of modern engineering.
The enemy had reinforced his de-
tenses here to such a degree that on
ar. front of 5000 yards no less than
lied. Undeterred by the strength of
ms defensive organization the Cana
dams assisted admirably by British
troops on their left. carried all before
them.
south of the Canadian corps. Eng
iish. Scottish and naval troops OF the
seventeenth Corps, under command OF
Lieutenant-GeneralS Sir Charles Fergu-
son; bart, Is. {. b.. *. G. NJ. c., NJ "
u, ID. 5: O., performed no less n gallant
ana arduous task in storming the juno
tlon of the Drocourt- Queant and Hin
denburE systems.
Those defenses were Of the most
formidable character. but our troops
swept oyer and around them, encircling
Queant from the North. with the result
mat this important pivot fell into our
hands at nightfall. The tank corps
again assisted materially In the sue
cess of those operations"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-04
BRITISH ADVANCE GOES ON
WITHOUT INTERRUPTION
tBy Associated Press. ~

10y HSsoClatcu PreSS.l
LONDON. September 3 tvia Mon.
treal) The town of Berincourt about
midway between Bapaume and Mar
Going, has been taken by the British
according to reports to-day. Doignics
ABOUT three and Onc-half miles north
east OF Berincourt. also is reported
The town of oucant also has been
The British have captured the city
In their push beyond the Drocourt-
eueant line the British have advanced
to a point just TO the west of Buissy.
two and one-half miles northeast Of
Queant and occupied Pronville, Il mile
and n half southeast of Oucant
More than 10000 prisoners wcrc
taken by the British yesterday Addi
morning. '"''
The British also hold Doisnies. veIu
ana Bertincourt and Rocquigny. repre-
SchtinS an advance to maximum
depth OF four miles OH twcntv-miin
front erected this morning.
In Flanders the British forces have
ca urea the town Of Wuiverglcm, Two
miles southeast of KENNEL
Contrary to expectations tho cnemy
mas not reacted heavily with a view 10
the recapture of the Oucant- procourt
iine, but has left the British in undis-
turped possession of II.
The British found Doignies and Vein
unoccupied.
The situation in the southern part of
the battle field is said TO be extrenniv
interesting. but nothing more can H..
said for the moment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-04
AMERICAN FORCES SPEND
DAY t\.'tJ'TINr y,~t,,.x

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY tx
rhANCE, September 3.--The Amcri-
cams in The tehtinc line north OF
There has been conSldcrable aerial
activity I'm the Ncsle region. and srv
eral combats in the air. One German
unlacnihe is reported to have been
doMned by allied airmen
The usual artillery activity along
ne Aesle Is being carried out. with
!nc Germans paying particular alton
non to the town of Fismes. which is
heid by the Americans.
FIRES are reported TO have been seen
az during last night south of the
Aisnc IN the regions OF Dhuizcl Bar
p;onEni ana -.ongueval. territory in the
hands OF the enemy. Late o-day scout
Just beyond Juvisny, during their
advance. the Americans captured n
German dressing station and several
Mounaed Germans. and rescued two
americans had had little food for two
Gays and virtually no attention The
Americans did not complain, however,
as the German wounded We're not given
70 INC confusion of the retreat and the
great numbers OF wounded Germans
who poured into the station as the
Americans advanced.
quantities OF French lace curtains.
Which had been cut into strips for
eandages. and also crepe paper used
TOR the same purpose. The lace had
heen taken by the Germans from
iiized and indicated, cut into strips
ana rolled the same as regulation BAN
dases. French Offices. who examined
me IIn lace. said it was unquestionably OF
IDENTIFY been obliged to use bandages
OF this tyne because Of the shortage
of material in Germany
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-04
ALASKANS FIND DIFFICULTY
IN ANSWERING DRAFT CALLS
Many Youths Travel Over Long, Hard |
Miles To Report for
Service.


Many Youths Travel Over Long. Hard
Miles to Report for
Service.
JUNEAU. ALASKA. September s.
Draft calls for men In the remote
and far-away sections of Alaska have
brought youths out over many hard
hunters trappers. traders and pros
pectors In answer to the draft calls.
have como from the tundra country
up along the Arctic. the hills and val
leys along the Nukon River and the
remote mountain sections Of South
eastern and southwestern Alaska.
They have been mobilized at Alaska
forts and later sent to the States for
training.
Ono young man. Claude Harrison.
received his draft questionnaire as he
was making plans for spending the
coming winter hunting and trapping
in the Lake Minchumina country. about
kiniey
Harrison Immediately dropped his
plans and set out on n l25-mile mush"
missioner at Kantishna. When he ar
rived he found the commissioner had
gone to Nenana. nearly 100 miles far
Their. SO the long hike was continued
on until the official was found.
Twelve other young men who gath
cred at Marshal, Alaska, to board II
steamer for Nome, in answer to their
calls. found. their arrivals tina:
on account of the slowness of the
notification in time and were classcd
as dclinquents. They were cleared OF
the charges when they explained the
delay