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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-22
Slim Encouragement.

He-Pve a notion to propose to
you.
She-Please do. I'm trying for a
record.-Buffalo News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-22

Atlanta has increased salaries of
1.444 city employees.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-22
circumstantiaI Evidence.

Tommy was making a visit to his
grandparents, who owned a large
dairy. He had been forbidden to touch
the temptinS-looking pans of rich
cream. One day his grandmother
caught him coming up from the cellar
with a very suspicious white rim over
his upper lip.
Tommy" she said, 81 am afraid,
from your looks, that you have been
disturbing my pans of cream"
'Oh, no. haven't" Tommy FASTENED
TO explain. II just ran my tongue
gently over the top."-Country Gentle
man.
In case of emergency patriotism will
always find a way.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-22
Important.

Important.
"The turnover is vital to SUCCESSIVE
merchandising"
"In that case" said the baker. Nmas-
be I'd better put more turnOvers I'm tho
oven.'-Louisville Courier-JourRaL
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-22
Hot Water.

ssMr. Brown is always getting into
hot water" "Yes. He is so cold-blood-
ed, / suppose it is a kind of relief"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-22

Too True.
Ellen-"Cheer up, old top, you'll get
her yet" Lee-"You're always look.
ing on the dark side."-Panther.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-22

During the past few years there has
been a falling off in the yield OF tbs
banana. iu
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-22

New York's debt limit is reduced to
$2,114,4
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
BODY RECOVERED, BUT
DEATH WAS QUICK

J. M. venters, OF Shelby. who was
caught under the E. & b. V. passenger
engine. Thursday OF last week near
Beaver Station was so badly crush
ed from the hips down. that he died
shortly after the wreckage was re-
moved from his body. The remains
We're sent to Pikeyille for fnterment.
Mr.. Venters was % years of age and
married. He was employed as en-
gine watchman on the s. and v. E.,
which runs between Shelby and Jenk-
ins and at the time of the accident
was riding on the II. and B. v. engine
which was derailed and turned over.
c.. w. Conley, Of Ashland. engineer,
and ]. g. Goodman. conductor Of the
train who formerly resided I'm Ash
land escaped injury as also did the
fireman.
Mr.. Venters seemed to realize that
he had no chance for recovery. for
he gave the address Of his wife and
requested that she be wired Of the ac-
cident The hot steam from the en-
gine made the work OF digging Mr.
venters out very difficult task. and
one leg had to be severed before he
was finally released.
The accident occurred within hall
a mile OF the one on that road on the
preceding Monday in which two mer
were killed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
RED CROSS NURSES.

Another urgent appeal for registra-
tion OF more nursesFwas issued yester-
day by Miss Mary n. Roberts. director
OF nursing Lake Division. A. r. c. The
appeal was made in response 10 Sur
geon General Gorgas' recent request
that the Red Cross could supply 5000
nurses before June 1. for service In
American military hospitals in the u.
s. and abroad
More than Z 900 nurses have been en-
rolled by the Red Cross since the Unit
ed States became a participant in the
war said Miss Roberts, but as war pro-
crosses the imperative need for a
greater army OF nurses grows daily.
We also wish TO bring 10 the atten-
tion OF nHfses the unusual opportnni-
ties offered by the War Risk Insur-
ance Law The provisions OF this
bill apply equally to nurses assigned 70
duty as members OF the Army and Ma
Wy Nurse Corps and make It possible
for the nurse to secure. at nominal
rates. protection for herself as well
as for designated members OF her fam
iIy dependent upon her.
A great responsibility rests upon the
nurses OF the country. They are the
only group OF women recognized as
n part OF the military establishment
No finer patriotic service can be rem
dered by well educated young women
anywhere than that OF the students In
schools for nurses who are definitely
preparing for the larger professions OF
field graduate nurses.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
RED CROSS ROOMS.

Mr.. ]. M. Mounts. who recently pur-
chased the CARED building on Main
Cross street. has offered TO the Red
Cross Society three Of the rooms on the
first floor TO be used as their head
quarters as long as the war lasts This
Is indeed generous act and the mem
bers are very grateful to Mr. Mounts.
They expect to move into the rooms
soon This gives them a kitchen and
when they desire to serve a dinner
the arrangements OF the rooms will be
found very convenient.
The Red Cross Chapter also appre-
ciates the kindness Of Mr.. F. II. Yates
and Dr. T. D. Burgess for the rooms
used by the chapter since its orgahi-
zation here. for which no charge was
made.
Rooms in Burgess building win still
be occupied by the department making
surgical dressings and bandages with
Miss Margaret Lackey as instructor
A class will be formed later on and
days 10 be given to this work will be
announced later.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
Street PAVING Plan
ADOPTED IN LOUISA
MOVEMENT TO DO A MILE OF
STREET PAVING STARTED
BY COUNCIL,

Tuesday evening at the regular meet
ing OF the city council the first real
step was taken toward street paving
in louisa Formal application was
made for state aid on paving leading
through the town and connecting two
inter county seat roads. The route
traverses Lock avenue the entire
length then to the city hall and south
on Main Cross street to Main. west on
Main to Lady Washington, south to
Madison. west to Pocahontas. south
to intersection with the county road.
with state aid the cost win be COM
paratiyely light on property owners
and the enterprise should be carried
through. Lock avenue cannot be kept
IN even fair condition in any other
way except by being paved. The
streets would be transformed also and
everybody would be glad OF the pro-
gressive step after 1t was accomplish
ed. There must be a beginning OF all
such enterprises The opportunity Is
now here.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
OPERATORS TO PROTEST
AGAINST PRICE or COAL

washington. April la delegation
OF Eastern kentucky coal operators,
headed by j. D. Francis. OF Pikeville.
is here 20 protest against prices OF
coal fixed by the Fuel Administration
for Kentucky.
The operators declare the prices are
too low and will force reduction Of
wages, which would mean that many
employees would leave the mines and
production would fall off. The dele
CATION called ON the Fuel Administra-
tion officials today. accompanied by
Representative Langley.
II developed that for the purpose Of
equalizing prices the Fuel AdminIs-
trntion mny raise the price IN the
Brenthltt and Lee County fields and
reduce IL In the Blue Gem district. in
Harlan and Knox Counties. In the
former field the price now at the
mouth OF the mine is sass a ton and
IN the Blue Gem district II Is si.ib a
ton
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
rnE SENATORIAL RACE IN.
WEST VIRGINIA

The Cincinnati Enquircr's political
correspondent AZ Charleston says:
Tho cnndldncy of James A. Hughes
has TWO strong Elements as vote get
i1ra. besides the political sagacity OF
tho former congressman himself One
u these y the geographical ndynnf- :
arc he Will haze In being the only can
0I1afo from the Southern section OF
Inc state. The other IL THO active sup
port Of former Attorney General A. a.
<<......t s..o nua dcfpated for the parity :
4nHlrnaiorlal Nomination In 1916 BY
only few hundred votes and who has
a .ifune personal following. especially
IN several of The Southern counties.
fIntlics undoubtedly will direct his
campaign with the purpose OF making
The most he can out OF these two as
ntts How the development of plans to
inE1 full advantage OF these two as
fets may affect the candldacies OF his
two opponents can only be guessed a'
noN.
Herar6lfk the geographical advant-
neo X must be admitted that geography
alone never won a campaign for any
candidate in the state and many per-
nnrk even ilInpute the claim that Mr.
Hughes hna an advantage from the fact
thaf neither Of the other candidates
reside IN The southern half OF the state
At the same time. to overcome the
mere fact o. the condition. his oppon-
<ntS win have 20 iine up leaders In
IhIe section who. themselves are
ntfonror than Hughes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
five MEETINGS FOR
Lawrence CO. FARMERS
MR.. vARNEY WILL TALK ABOUT
VERY URGENT AND IMPORT
ANT MATTERS.

Mr.. X. l.. Varney. the District Ag-
ricultural Agent. has some important
messages for the farmers and will put
In five days OF next week in Lawrence
county. The following meetings will
be held. all Of them at night, except
the Louisa meeting so as to give the
farmers within reach Of these meetings
out losing time from their work. All
farmers within reach OF tese meetings
are urged In the most earnest manner
10 be present. 1t is TO your interest
TO go there and you win be fully re-
paid for any effort required TO at
tend q meeting.
Mr.. varney Ia one Of the most COM
petent and wide-awake men in the
service and he never comes before the
people unless he has an important mes
sage. He has several counties under
his supervision and therefore can spend
only a limited time in each. He re-
grets not being able 10 make more APP
polntments than the following. but II
IL Impossible now.
Tuesday. April 16. Blaine.
April ~ Glenwood.
April 18th, Dennis.
April 18th, Gallup.
The four meetings above will begin
about dark.
Saturday. April 20. Louisa at one
O'Clock.
Everybody invited.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
/. isRALeky's BROTHER
WRITES FROM FRANCE

The following letter is from J. lsralr
slky's brother julius. who is q soldier In
France. He Is known TO many people
here having assisted his brother IN
the store In Louisa at different times.
The letter was published In the cincin-
natl Post:
A Cincinnati boy who fought In the
first batties IN which the American for
ccs participated described his expert
ence In a letter received from him by
friends here. julius MALACHI Israskey
whose family lives on Blair avenue
and who enlisted under the name Of
julius MALACHI, late IN 1915. thinks
from what he has seen that the Ger
mans have cold feet when Il comes TO
real fighting. His letter written 10
A. HImeifarb. 5i5 West Sixth street,
this city reads:
"old boy wish could explain TO
you about the trenches. but Il IL inn
possible. Anyway it's no picnic. We
faced the Germans at about $50 yards
II think they are afraid OF Us u, 8
boys and before long they'll be worse
afraid Of us 80 far I've been pretty
lucky, while others have not. This ID
the first letter ! have written In II
days. as you know we can't write In
the trenches, but now we are out for
rest. One thing can say Is that ou'
company was the very first at the front
and we made the best record 80 far
I'VE gave the Boches a chance at VI
three times. but think they have cold
feet. ] think they fear us like poison
hut we'll make them fear US worse
before long. Our battalion and es.
peclally our company made the best
showing. We had fewer casualties
than any other outflt.-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
MR. BUCKINGHAM MAKES GOOD
REPORT ON CONDITIONS

The following interview appeared in Z
last Sundays Enquirer:
New York, March 30--John u. Buck
ingham, banker and fnancier Of
Paintsville, KY, was In New York ?
this week in attendance at meeting
of the Elkhorn Coal Company Of which
he is a director. While here he took
occasion to speak of conditions In the (
South, more especially as regards the
Blue Grass section. now veritable
beehive Of industry.
Kentucky, and the whole South.
from the Mason line, SO called, were !
never more prosperous than at the
present time" launched forth Mr.
Buckingham, with much earnestness.
mo, 1t is not on account of the war
and the demand for our products such
as coal oil, tobacco and cotton. aris-
ing therefrom but in the main because
OF the large increase in domestic con-
sumption.
"The coal production in our section
of the country has greatly increased
the last year or two,y went on Mr.
Buckingham. "and 1918 will be the
banner year in this particular. Il Is
a very good grade OF coal at that. The
miners are receiving the very highest
scale OF wages, even the common Ia
borers who heretofore were glad to
get $3.50 day. are now demanding
$500 a day and upward and operators
readily pay it. OF course skilled labor
| is paid much higher and is constantly
| in demand, not only in the coal mines.
but in the mills and factories Of the
new South.
1..<.r,..
ed rapidly in certain sections of Ken
lucky within the last few years, and
new fields are being located almost
every day, and / am told that the oil
| is superior grade Much Northern
capital has gone into the enterprises
of this character in the Blue Grass
country and in West Virginia and 9TH
er adjoining states.''
Speaking of the tobacco crops Mr.
Buckingham declared that Kentucky
was holding its own in this respect
He added that men familiar with to-
bacco industry in this country were
confident that the present healthful
condition would continue indefinitely.
And If existing prices can be main-
tanned over the period covering tina
new crops it will mean even greater
earnings next year than the. current
fiscal years very satisfactory profite
Financial conditions in Kentuclxy
are sound" continued Mr. Bucling-
ham. "Just as sound, comparatively
as they are in the Middle Western
States. such as Ohio Indiana and H.
Iinois There is plenty of money in
the banks for all legitimate invest
ments as well as a plentitude Of cur
rency for circulation among the mas
ses of the people. SO we are not wor-
rying about capital l-money if you wish
lin our part of the country"
Mr.. Buckingham closed the inter
view by drawing glowing picture Of
the prosperity of the states further
| South-in the cotton belt saying
"The whole south is just teeming
with wealth. The high prices of cot
ton and other products peculiar to the
soil has started a boom among the
] farmers and planters. Never in the
history of the South have land values
been so high. and this is quite gener-
\ al. Yes the whole South was never
so prosperous in general sense"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
PuIebTsd Pigs For Lawrence


In order TO encourage the produc-
ton OF thoroughbred hogs IN Law
renee county the Louisa National Bank
agreed The first Of the year TO fur
nish the money with which 10 buy a
number OF pigs and place them with
boys in Lawrence county who are will
ling 10 take care OF them as directed
by the Messrs. varney and Baker. the
district and county agricultural ag-
ents. Mr.. Vnrney recently purchased
ten pigs four months old for dlstri-
button in Lawrence and the following
boys have hcen supplld with one
each:
Aueustst French vessie. Kyk chas.
FcrreIl. Zelda: c. b Miller. Glenwood: /:
Arthur Turmln, Buchanan: Will Nc
Gulre. Potter: Claude Raymond Nc
cIure. Gallup: Geygcr Fugitt, Gallup;
Eugene Wallace, Buchanan: Charlie
Fannin. Estep: Brooks Richmond, Ell
len.
The plan is 10 have each boy re-
turn two pigs from the first litter
obtained from these sows. These are
to be placed with other boys on the
same terms and this Is 10 continue un-
I'll 100 pigs have been placed. The
pigs sent out become the property of
the hoys when they deliver two out
OF the first litter.
Mr.. varney selected big-bone Poland
China hogs for this purpose. The ones
received are beauties.
There is no industry that is now
more profitable than hog raising and
the returns are quicker than IN many
other lines.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
EASTER SERVICES

Appropriate services were held at
the NJ. Il. Church South last Sunday
morning. The church was decorated
with flowers. Rev. Chambers preach-
ed an excellent sermon. The music
was furnished by choir made up of
membership the two Methodist
churches. The attendance was large.
In the evening. Rev Hollister. pre-
siding elder. preached 10 a good sized
congregation and held quarterly con-
ference afterwards.
AT the Baptist church there was
some confusion because OF the new
time and the Easter sermon was de-
iivered at the night service.
The congregation OF the NJ. z. church
worshiped with the South Methodists.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
Ed. Spencer in England

The following interesting letter is
from Ed. X. Spencer, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. d. c. Spencer. of Louisa He
was member of the Big Sandy News
force for many years:
In England. March 8. +
My Dearest Folks:
Guess you have been wondering
where I am and have been worrying
about me Well l am safe and sound
as dollar and feel as fit as a fiddle.
AS you know, we can't write so
very much about camp life after we
leave America. This letter may prove
a disappointment If you expect much
news.
We had a delightful trip across.
There was one pretty rough spell which
lasted a couple of days. l had expect
ed to get sick but did not. Several
Of the fellows did get sick. though. and
fed the fishes. The sky and clouds
made beautiful pictures at times and
the wide stretch of water was wonder
full.
The fellows found amusement in
boxing dancing. victrola, Jazz" band /;
also listening to the tales of the crew
The country around here is very
pretty now. The trees are blooming
fields turning green with spring. and
the sun is shining lovely. The cities
or towns we passed through were aw-
fully Interesting the quaint architec-
ture, customs and scenes were an end
less source of pleasure The trains
amused me. Not at all like American
trainsl You have seen pictures of
them in the moyies Some of the cars
are. not much longer that a street car
and have four compartments-eig
men to section. Still. the trains
make good time.
Wish could describe the towns to
you, and the country, too. The sights
We're wonderful to me. The houses
and grounds are kept nearly perfect
Clean and neat and orderly. The
hedges are kept trimmed and are beau
tifui You see so many here.
Folks, things are going to be diff
ferent from now on and you won't
hear from me very often. am go
ing to write short letter every week
but in case you fail to get it. don't
worry. My health is alright and al
the boys are Apply and contented.
BY the way, I've talked to a couple
of boys who were on the Tuscania
Their experiences must have been
thrilling. Have also talked to several
Canadian and British soldiers. I will
have many interesting yarns to spill
when come home.
This win be all for this time.
With lots Of love for all.
Yours,
BROTHER
Address-Sgt Edward X Spencer
14oth Aero Sqdn. American Expedi-
tionary Forces.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
THE EASTER BAZAAR.

The bazaar held Friday and Satur-
day by the ladies' OF the NJ. e. Church
South, was quite success. the receipts
being $171S9 Considering the fact
that two bazaars are held each year
one at Christmas and the other al
Easter time. they feel that their ef-
forts were indeed crowned with sue
cess. Besides the articles made by the
members who work INCREASINGLY. some
were donated by faithful friends who
are not members of the church and
were much appreciated.
A few aprons. caps etc. that were
not sold are on sale at Burton's store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
BOARD SELECTS TEACHERS
FOR LOUISA SCHOOLS

The Board Of Education of the Lou
lisa district has employed the follow
ing teachers for year beginning Sep
tember 1918: Profs. w. NJ Byington
and e. M. Kennison have practically
the same contract with the board as
heretofore. Under them will be A. w
Osborn. principal. Misses Sallie Gear
hart. Maude Smith and Clifford VIII
son and Mrs. w. NJ Byington, assist
ants.
Prof. Dock Jordan was not an appli-
cant for re-appointment as principal
having accepted a position at the heat
Of the schools at Van Lear, johnson
county. Mr.. Johnson's pupils regre
very much TO give him up.
Mr.. Osborn comes recommended a.
an excellent teacher.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
PIKE CIRCUIT COURT
UPHELD ORDER.

HELLER. KY, March sO.--In the case
OF Samuel Cohen. prominent Jewish
merchant OF HELLER. VS.. c. A. Bick-
ford Police Judge of HELLER, etc, en-
joined and restrained from in any way
interfering with his business and GUS
toners on the Christian Sabbath af-
ter observing his Sabbath holy, mo-
tion was made by the defendants to
dissolve the injunction. however. the
court overruled the motion to dissolve.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
kENNIsoN BIBLE CLASS.

Prof. f. NJ. Kennison will resume his
bible class on Thursday evening OF
this week at eight o'clock at the M.
+. Church South. The class was sus-
pended few weeks ago OF account Of
the fact that Prof Kennisons broth
er-in-law was critically III in his home.
Everybody is Invited to attend this
class and we assure you that a more
profitable and interesting hour cannot
be spent. Prof Kennison is an ex-
ceptionally fine teacher and those who
fail to avail themselves of this oppor-
tunity are missing a great deal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
MRS. coPLEY DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Word was received here of the death
OF Mrs. Melroy Copley which occurred
at her home near Portsmouth Ohio.
Monday night. She formerly lived in
Louisa and was well known here where
she has many friends and relatives.
Her sister, Mrs c. Jeff Wilson. and
father. Gabriel Endicott. left Tuesday
10 attend the burial which occurred
on Wednesday near her home.
Mrs. Copley was consistent mem-
Der of the Baptist church-s She is sur
vived by her husband and several
children.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
million dollar
BOND issue WON
WAYNE COUNTY VOTES FOR:
ROAD BONDS sy A BIG
MAJORITY.

Wayne county, w. Va, did the Bis
gest act in her history last Friday and
did 1t by a majority SO Overwhelming
ly as to leave no doubt as to the senti-
ment of her citizens.
The proposition to issue q million.
dollars In bonds to build good roads
under State supervision was adopted
by vote Of 2647 to 500 being about
to 1. 1t carried in every district.
Now for a wise expenditure Of the
money. A competent engineer and
conscientious cooperation by local Of
ficers and citizens win get proper re-
suits.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
PROF. GILBERT AND HON.
[. F. zERFoss SPOKE HERE

The educational and patriotic meet
ing at the court house last Friday
night was well attended. The speak
ers from elsewhere were State Sup
erintendent Gilbert. of Frankfort. and
Hon. l.. f. Zerforr OF Ashland, Hon.
r. c. Mcclure introduced the speakers
and they made excellent addresses.
The school children present led in
patriotic songs. The program was en-
joyed.
John B. Horton and Burns and Sam
johnson are thought TO be on their way
to France. In addition to these Mr.. r.
r. Burns has two other grandsons in
the service-two sons Of Rev. H c.
Williamson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-05
lAs. nlnkLE sR. pIEs.

Death came suddenly and unexpec-
tn1Ig 10 Jim Hinkle, sr. who lived In
iht upper end OF this county. He
had driven over fro-i lnez and Stop
bed al the home OF friend, Bill Fan
nI,t Soon after reaching there he
co.6pinincd OF being cold and Il was
on'y a short time until he died.
lie was highly respected citizen
ofFyhe county and has numerous rela-
fI41s he was about 81 years old and
was never married
Tho funeral and burial took place
last Friday near Graves Shoal. ne
was an uncle OF J. @. Hinkle OF tnis