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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13

That IS France-the France OF
Yesterday. with her Napoleon, La
iayette and Joan of Arc-and 1t is
lust as truly France today, with
her famous military geniuses, her
countless heroic soldiers nd last,
but not least, her marvellous popu'
ia.ion feeding the battle line with
its very heartblood without so
much as once faltering-
The story of the struggles. de-
spairs and the hopes Of this pop
llation-the human story Of the
great warts the most thrilling,
most amazing. one Of all that can
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13
RerGOnGIS.

Eugene Orr was social visitor to
Fairmont yesterday evening.
Miss Anna B. Cornell, who has
been visiting in Monongah. has re-
turned to ner home in Clarksburg.
George Loving was among the To-
cal social callers in Fairmont during
the week.
oliver Clover was in Fairmont yes
terday evening calling on friends.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13
MONONGAH
A Grand Success.

There we're many young people out
for the benefit dance given at the
Lyric theatre yesterday evening the
proceeds of which will so as benefit
to the Mcnongah auxiliary OF the Red
Cross. Music was furnished by Skin
rer's orchestra OF Fairmont. There
was an unusually large crowd pres
ent considering the fact that the
dance was not announced until the
first OF the week
Box Supper.
On Monday evening the pupils and
teachers of the Hutchinson school
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13
nsve a combination box supper and
pic social. Several from here attend
More Men examined.

Another bunch of Class 1 men
from 9Ionongah are in Warrington
today taking their physical examin'
alton for the draft. Several others
have received their calls, but will not
be examined until later in the week.
Those attending the physical exam
nation leave Monongah on the 1885
car arriving, in Warrington at 9
{ CLOCK.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13
CHARLES CAKES DIES

Charles oaks, colored. aged 81 years.
better known in this city as scoop"
Cakes. died at his home in Clarks-
burg Monday morning. His death oc-
cured at the home OF his sister, Anna
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13

Jones and was caused by stomach
trouble. A son Of the deceased is with
Gen. Pershing's' army in France The
funeral took place at Clarksburg to-
day. Cakes was former resident Of
F'airmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13

today be chronicled. Only a mas
ter hand can paint a canvas OF
such vast design and vivid color.
The West virginian realizing this,
selected the greatest reporter IN
America. George Randolph Chester,
creator OF the notable NGet-Rtch-
Quick walIingford" stories. TO 60
to France to report just this I'M
1old aspect of the world war. He
is now in Paris from where he Is
sending to this newspaper a SER
les which we will almost imme-
diately begin to print about this
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-13
smallpox and typhoid fever, say thu

smallpox and typhoid fever, say the
DR.. 1. \. Yost. the county health
officer, today stated that he does rot
make a specially OF treating SMALLPOX,
but assists only il the control OF II
in the capacity CT health officer. Ev-
cry physician treats his own cases
and under the rules Of the Marion
County Medical Society every physl-
clan is entitled to a double lee as IS
the case in treating all contagious
diseases.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
MRS. LYDIA BUTLER DIED
RECENTLY AT CONVICTION

Mrs. Lydia Butler, who for a number
OF years lived In Louisa but for the
past eleven years had made her home
with her daughter. Mrs. b. +. Conway
In Covington. suffered stroke of pa
ralysis on February ? and never re-
gained consciousness. passing away
three days later Her age was SO years.
She was a native of johnson county
and before marriage was Miss Lydia
Milem Mr.. and Mrs, Butler and fam
ily were residents OF Peach Orchard,
this county, number of years.
Mrs Butler is survived by two dansh
tcrs and one son Mrs c. II Borders Of
Milan. Mo, Mrs. b +. Conway Of
Covlngton, KY, and Mr.. II. B. Butler
.of New York Her husband. two sons
and two daughters Tom. J c.. Mrs. l.
y. Ferguson and Mrs. G. b. Gray.
died several years ago The burial Of
Mrs Butler took place at Richardson,
This county. and owing to weather con-
ditions and delay OF trains. the only
Immediate relatives from distance
present were MIR. and Mrs B. f. Com
way and Mrs. John McAllister of Gov
ington. Mrs. Alex Williamson and son
and MIR. and Mrs III. w. Scott, OF Ash
land and Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Frarley
OF Kitchens. A large number Of old
friends attended the funeral.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
Ohio River Improvement
The Cincinnati Enquirer says:

The Cincinnati Enquirer says:
Frieids OF Ohio River improvement
are jubilant over the news from Wash
ington that the Rivers and Harbors
Committee had included the regular
appropriation of s5,000,000 to carry on
lock and dam work on the Ohio for the
next fiscal year.
The appropriation in these times OF
public economy is regarded here as
significant recognition by Congress, as
well as the Administrative officials of
the National Government OF the great
value of the Ohio River as commerce
carrier. The 81. 900 600 for the Ohio Riv-
or is approximately 20 per cent of the
total proposed expenditure of the Ma
tional Government for river and har-
Dor work, and, it is understood. was
included in the present bill upon the
recommendation of army engineers as
submitted by the War Department.
IT'S a splendid thing" said Mayor
Calvin. at means. in short that Ohio
River Improvement work is to be con-
tinued But the most grtifying part is
that the Government recognizes the
raal value of the river and will continue
its expenditures even under the pres
ent trying times in our national life.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
Louisa Man in the West.

Junior Lackey, son OF James q.
LaciSey OF Louisa writes from Cali
fornin and sends us the following clip
ping from San Francisco paper. He
says the /. w. W. are worse than We
can realize. Junior is in charge OF the
lines laid by Kennedy and they keep
the entire route guarded day and night:
Industrial sabotage by forty members
of the l. w W TO handicap CALIFORNIA; 8
participation in national food produc-
tion through the plotted destruction OF
the Sl.250,00O Lindsay Suathmore ir-
rigation project near Visalia, was dis
covered yesterday when United States
Army officers took into their custody
Frank Baumann. an enemy allen. The
army intelligence office OF the Western
Department is conducting a rigid In
vesfigation Of activities that have al
ready done $50 600 worth OF damage 70
the project and threatened TO destroy
the producing value OF $4,000 acres OF
land
Baumann. who was born at sea OF
German parents. IL accused by fellow
worlSmon Of having threatened TO blow
up with dynamite the controlling works
OF the project. He also Is accused OF
having boasted while drunk that he
and his fellow l. w. w.s had made use
less more than twenty miles Of pipe
constructed by the Redwood Mauufac-
turers' company OF San Francisco thru
laying the pipe SO TINT the water would
run out at the joints. The suspect also
predicted that the project which is
nearing its final stages never would be
completed
The l. w. W troubles at the project
developed in August and September OF
last year. when James Kennedy, "A Los
Angeles contractor, was warned that
there was a definite plan by !. w w
raen. presumably directed by German
agents TO prevent the work
Later. according TO c. j Wood, vice.
president OF the Redwood Manufactur-
crs' company, his organization quietly
dismissed forty &. w, w. men from
among the workers, At that time Bau-
mann was not under suspicion and he
was retained. Wood said that the ac-
tlvity OF the Government men positive
ly insured the success OF the project
and that the company would co-oper-
ate with the Government TO safeguard
the pipe lines in every way.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
new HEN RULING
is A Blessing
FARMERS NOT PERMITTED TO
SELL HENS FOR sLAUeH-
TER DURING SPRING.

The ruling Of the United States Food
Administration prohibiting the selling
of hens and pullets from February IL
20 May !, 1918 is for the purpose of
conserving the egg supply of the coun-
try and to encourage the production OF
more chickens. Hens may be sold for
production purposes, but not to be kill
ed.
II is estimated that i OO0,O fowls are
sold annually from this State during
this time This represents a loss Of 30,-
900 600 eggs, which will be prevented
this year.
Heretofore every farmer who has
sold hen during February has lost at
least fifty cents per hen by 30 doing.
The nation needs the eggs that will
be laid by those hens in order to in
crease our food supply and help win
the war.
After May ! these hens may be sold
as usual.
Furthermore. do not break up" the
broody hen. Give her setting OF eggs
and let her raise chickens. FRED NJ
SACKETT, Food Administrator fol-
Kentucky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
WASTE AND THRIFT.

One effect OF the war has been that
the people are beginning TO understand
the truth OF the statement that what
ever is spent for unnecessary things is
a waste Of labor.
All that is paid out for Unnecessary
and expensive food, clothing, and a
thousand other needless things. in
wolves dissipation OF labor that is
serious and alarming at this particu-
lar time.
The scarcity OF all sorts OF necessary
commodities drives home the need Of
stopping the waste OF labor and OF
dlyerting II from the production of
non essentials to the making of those
things that must be had TO sustain the
physical and mental efficiency of the
people The only possible way to ac-
complish this is for everyone to all
ways think twice before buying the
things that are not necessary. In other
words, systematic thrift. not spasmodic
saving, is the one method by which the
production of necessities can be made
to equal the essential demand other
wise the shortage of commodities is
bound TO become more and more acute
and the physical stamina OF the people
gradually undermined.
A double benefit will accrue If the
savings that result from thrift are in
vested in Liberty Bonds, for the strain
of war financing win then be just Sc
much removed from capital which can
to that extent continue to be used in
the production Of those things that
are needed in the war and that are
vital to the prosperity and progress OF
the country
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
MRS. a. q. wELLMAN HOSTESS,
HoNoRlNe MRS. 5RooE

Honorlng Mrs. Linden Brode OF way
iand fiuntlngtoa. Mrs Harry 9. Wen
man on last Friday afternoon gave a
very delightful party. Her new ana
handsomely furnished home had ad :
ded beauty by tasteful arrangement
~ ferns and other plants.
Decorations suited TO the day--the
sgd OF February--wcre much In evil
denes
Al the conclusion OF the AFTERNOON
Mrs. Wcllman served a most elegant
luncheon. She was assisted by her
mother Mrs. M. s. Burns.
Mrs. weilman was a bride OF lasl
fail and while members OF her friends
have enjoyed her hospitality In her new
home this was her first real party and
wss a most happy one.
The following were the guests on this
afternoon.
AIRS. Linden Brode, Mrs. ]. l.. Rich
mond. Miss Julia Snyder, Mrs, +. a.
Millard. Mrs. A. NJ. Hughes. Mrs. Nj
n conley, Mrs. b. Il. Adams, Mrs. F.
q. Stewart Mrs r. ". Cared, Mrs.
w. L. McDyer. Mrs. r. L. Vinson,
Mrs. ]. II. Reynolds and daughter
Louise Milton.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
JOE FueETT IN FRANCE.

Mrs j. w. Anderson OF Potter, re-
ceiycd the following letter from her
son. Joe Fugett;
Dear Mother:--Just few lines 10
let you know that | am .. X. and am
enjoying the best OF health and hope
you are the same. II has been very
cold here. but is warmer now and is
fine weather. II is just like spring In
old Kentucky.
one OF our great sports here IL
hunting wild boar. but we seldom ever
see one. While we were at target prac-
tIce the other day one OF the fellows
killed one and then we had "a big roast
and you bet we all had a feast i do
not have 10 drill any am the captains
orderly and have II very easy only
when | start TO write and then have
TO go somewhere for him. go 70 some
town nearly every day on company
business.
oh. you should see me with my new
gas mask on, look terrible. The Y
NJ. c. A. is certainly doing lot for
4 the soldiers in France. II II was not
! for the Y Il would be awful hard to
get paper TO write on. and tobacco you
can hardly get a bit. ] am out about
ntlI OF tne lHle anu YOU hHoH ilhN
soldier isn't worth much without his
tobacco.
have n nice room TO stay in and o
good feather bed TO sleep on.
My room is next to one OF the Lieu
tenants room and we stay in his room
all the time only at night and wher
we get lonesome we sing MY Ole
Kentucky Home" and then Good BS
Broadway. Hello France" and cheer W
and IL Is not so bad after all.
am sitting in the captains room
now al! reared back like the King o
England but am only n poor Sammy
wcll as can think OF no more e
write. win close for this time will
love and best wishes JOSEPH II
lFuGETT, Co. c. 1856 u s. INIT. A. Il
r. via y. u
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
eRIFFITH CREEK.

Mrs Neil Thompson returned sun
day from Ledocio where she has been
visiting relatives and friends.
James Brown returned Saturday to
his home at Normal after spending
several days here the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lon Brown.
win Pennington was up from Ash
land over Sunday.
Several of the boys who have been
working at Goodman, W. Va, for sew
eral months, came home Saturday, hav-
ing completed their job there.
Charley Daniel was married to a
Mrs Waller of Rockcastle one dav
last week May their life be strewn
with flowers,
Prof. Don C. Belcher has been in
doors for several days with lagrippe,
Leonard Childers, who has been lock
tender at Catlettsburg for several years
has moved back home and is now duly
installed as lock tender Mt Chapman.
w. II. Belcher section foreman here
has been transferred to Louisa. His
family win move in a short time.
Robert Mullens, an aged farmer who
lived across the river from Gallup
suicide last Friday night by
shooting his brains out with shot
gun I'll health and worry over family
affairs is said to be the cause.
MUTT
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01

The F1emingsburg (Sy.) Times Dem
ocrat says:-This community was sad
dened Saturday by a message announc-
ing the death OF Prof. II. G. DeLong. at
HIS home IN Madge Lawrence-co., from
tuberculosis His funeral took place
there on Monday and owing to the dis
tance and uncertainty OF railroad trirv-
el none OF his friends here undertook
the journey, but the Board of Trustees
Of our High School telegraphed and
had a suitable floral Offering sent,
Prof. DeI4ong was about SO years of
age and Is survived by a wife and two
bright little daughters who have the
deep sympathy of this community in
the loss OF a ioving and faithful hus-
band and father II is seldom that a
man comes into a strange community
and In the short space Of three years
so wins the confidence and esteem OF
the community as did Prof. DeLong:
His whole soul and heart was devoted
to the success OF the school which had
been placed in his charge. and his am
bition was TO place Flemingsburg
Graded High School at the head of the
list OF High Schools of Kentucky, and
10 send out into the world boys and
girls thoroughly equipped to take an
honorable place in the activities OF the
twentieth century. But he has answer
ed the last roll-call and gone TO his re-
ward May that Saviour whom he
served be both husband and father to
the widow and orphaned children.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
OLLIE JAMES PRAISED
FROM COAST TO COAST

Washington. Feb. 16.--Messages by
the score. many of them from Ken
lucky and several from as far as the
Pacific coast, were received to-day by
Senator James, congratulating him on
the speech upholding the Administra-
tion conduct Of the war. which he de-
livered in the Senate Thursday. In ad-
dition to the sheaf OF kilograms the
Kentuci1ian received numerous letters
commencing him.
Several eastern newspapers printed
editorials to-day indorsing Senator
James address. The New York Tribune
CRepublican) threw bouquet to Sen
ator James when IT referred TO him as
IAN eloquent and forceful orator of the
old school,"
The New York World that printed
Senator James speech in full yester-
day published an editorial under the
title Senators who forget"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
kENTuckIAN BIT AT
A FATAL SCHEME

Petersburg, Fla. February 17.-That
B. F. Creech, "a wealthy visitor here
from -Four Mile. KY, has been the VIC
tim of swindlers and possibly foul play
is the belief OF his friends here, who
fear for the safety OF the elderly man.
He left here January 81. telling his
friends he was in on business deal
that would net SAL 900. He went with
three strangers in a machine, and
though he said he would return or send
ia forwarding address for mail which
he asked be held at his hotel here,
nothing has been heard from him and
the police have been called in.
Creech told friends here that he and
two men had won $4,000. but that the
money would not be paid them until
he could show he could have paid the
bet had he lost, which required that he
put $50, 900 in his bank at once.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
SON insane AND
father SUICIDES
ROBERT MULLINS KILLS HIM
SELF WHEN HIS SON JOHN
is DECLARED INSANE.

John Mullins. whose name was in
cluded in the draft from this county,
was before Judge Rife here last week
and found to be insane.
His father Robert Mullins, commit
ted suicide on Friday morning at his
home near Gallup, eight miles south Of
Louisa, because of worry over his sons
condition. The other members Of the
family were eating breakfast. Mr.. hul-
Inns was alone in a room. He placed q
shotgun to his forehead and is thought
to have discharged 1t by pushing the
trigger with his cane. The entire top
of his head was blown off.
Mr.. Mullins was about 70 yeaEB Old
and was an Industrious and peaceable
citizen. His wife and several grown
children survive,
John Mullins mind is said to have
become unbalanced by brooding over
the fact that he was to be drafted inte
army service.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
BOYS LEFT MONDAY
FOR CAMP taylor
sla SANDY COUNTIES coMPLET-
I'D THEIR QUOTA ON FIRST
CALL LAST MONDAY.

uvery man called to report from
I.awrence county for service In the
army responded last Sunday; and on
Monday morning the 45 white men
needed TO complete this county's quota
on tho first call loft for camp Taylor
The court house was packed with
people al two p. m Sunday TO see the
bovn enter the service of their coun-
try some delay IN the ceremonies was
caused by late trains on the N. a w
while waiting the crowd called for q
speech from Mr.. X L. Varney, the elo-
auent Agricultural agent In charge OF
me Ble sandy district. He responded
in ono OF the most forceful ana apS
proprlate speeches that has been de-
llverod here on tile war sltuation' Inc
audience was deeply stirred by the
speech. Mr.. varney is equal 70 any
occasion.
Then followed the roll call by the 10
cal board. composed OF q. X Nlnsoh
DIR. A. w. Bromley and II. G. Mcclure
Henry Lambert was appointed leader
OF the men. to be responsible Tor the
men reaching camp Taylor They were
divided into squads OF eight men viii
the following in charge OF each. Ira
II See. Ben Bentley. Oscar BAILEY
Kinner Dean and Chas. 7 johnson.
Monday morning NJ S.4b they as
sembled nj the court house ana Hoih'
exrrclses were held Testaments wer'
nroy1Aod for tho hoyH and many pres
ents were given them They marched
"a the depot at 9.46 ana at 10 o'cloeA
boarded special train bearing soldier
boyn from Pike. Floyd and Johnson =
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
Death Of Two Old Citizens

John Burgess died at his home near
,Kise station Sunday. after an illness
Of several months He was SO vars old.
HIS wife. who IS In very feeble health,
survives him; also five grown chill
dren. Mr. Burgess was one of the best
citizens In Lawrence honest, in
dustrious, highly respected by every
body. He was brother of Mrs Mary
a. Conley OF Louisa, and an uncle Of
Mrs. A. o. Carter. .
r. n. Murray.
Mr.. r. H. Murray of Henrietta, near
the johnson line died Fri
day MT his home. He was about 10
years old. and was substantial and
popular citizen.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
JOHNSON COUNTY PEOPLE
MARRIED IN LOUISA

The many friends of Miss Mae Dun
can West Van Lear and Mrs. ]. G.. G..
Hager OF East Point, will be greatly
surprised to hear of their marriage
which took place here on Tuesday,
February 1s. The groom who is sta
toned at Camp Taylor left Monday for
his post of duty. Mrs. Hager who is
here the guest of her sister, Mrs. j. A.
McCaskey. will remain with relatives
until the close OF the war.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
OIL NEWS.

The FIRST test well at Chapman stn-
tion. eight miles south Of Louisa. was
drilled Into the Berea sand this week.
The formation was regular and en-
couraging. but only slight showing OF
Oh was found. Il IL reported the wen
VIII be drilled 90 the next sand
II Is reported on the streets here
that oil has been found In Elliott coun-
" N very profitable quantities.
Well No. drilled by H. Il. Franklin
for coghill & Clark on land leased
from + X Bussey was completed Sat
urday. II Is said to be small pump
Ter. Two more locations have been
made.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
couRr oE ApPEALs.

EIShorn and Beaver Valley Railway
company VS. Allen, Floyd; appellee filed
brief with notice.
Hatfield VS.. Burris, Pike; motion for
cross appeal and cross appeal denied,
motion for an appeal overruled and the
Judgment affirmed with damages. Ma
joriIy of the court concurring,
Auxier VS.. Auxier, Auxier VS.. Will
iamson Coal Co. Johnson; motion to
file bill of evidence and plea Of limi-
tation passed to be heard with the case
on merits.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
EACH AMERICAN SOLDIER
CARRIES A COMFORT KIT

Washington Feb 25.-Every Amer
lean soldier who enters tho trenches
carries an American Red Cross COM
fort kit packed by an American wo-
man. Maj. James III. Perkins, Red Cross
Comm isg'oner to Europe. announced
to-day in a cablegram to Red Cross
headquarters here.
The kits which contain towel, shirt,
writing paper, pencil. soap. handker-
chief socks. mirror and tobacco, have
become a great convenience to the
troops. SAYS Maj. PelSins. who wants
more of them, particularly ones with
stocks and tobacco.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
NtNETy.Two YEARS OLD.

Mrs. Dorcas Snyder OF Rappburs,
o. who had been the guest Of her
sons. II. J. and Augustus Snyder. has
gone 10 Aiiddlesboro. Ky. for a visit to
her daughter. Mrs. G. b.. oRoark.
she was accompanied by Mayor A.
SNYDER. They went through "The
Breaks~ and into Virginia and Ten
nessee. The journey was long one
and Mrs. Snyder stood the trip re-
marlsably well. She was 92 years old
the 18th OF February.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-03-01
JAMES A. HUGHES FOR
UNITED STATES SENATOR

II is reported in West Virginia that
ex- Congressman James A. Hughes of
Huntington, win become a candidate
for United States Senator from that
State. He served his district several
terms very faithfully and efficiently In
Congress and is well known through
out the State, If he goes into the race
he will prove formidable candidate
for the Republican nomination..