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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-20
Leaders Of COntingents Report.

CAPTAIN Getzendanner has received
the following letters from leaders OF
contingents sent to camp.
Camp Lee, Va, August II, 1913.
Dear Captain
/ always seem TO land in an out
fit numbered 1856, but this time am
here only for a period of two weeks
till quarntine is over. We took our
physical examination today and all OF
US passed for over sea duty, | did not
expect to fail it as this is my second
shot at army life. 1t seems very nat
ural to be back here, but | hope this
time | can 90 over soon and not have
to stick around.
The Red Cross Chapter at home fix
ed US up very nice and it viii be great
~ appreciated. Send some more boys
down before we get lonesome.
Sincerely yours,
LOYALL GRAVATT.
18th Company, 5th Training Bat
talon, 1856 Depot Brigade.
Greensboro, n. c., Aug. is, 1918.
Local Board of Jefferson County,
Dear Sir
We arrived at Greensboro, n. c.,
at $50 D. M, Thursday. We missed
the train at Washington and had to re-
main there all night. We left there at
$3.50 a. M, August 10. The boys are
all we'll and happy and in good spirits
We all certainly are glad to be here;
The Red Cross at Lynchburg, Va, fed
US there and at Danville, Va, we were
given tobacco and other little things.
Very truly,
FORREST GRIFFIN JOHNSON
Morgantown, w. Va, Aug. is, 1913.
Captain H. G Getzendanner,
Charles Town, w. Va,
Dear Sir
We reached here about $50 last
night. Had fine trip. We have been
drilling and cleaning yard all day.
Every one seems to be very much
pleased with everything out here. We
have good meals and good beds.
Sincerely
C. C. TABB.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-20
Church Items.

The hour for the Presbyterian Sun
day School has been changed 20 $50
instead of 9:3O
Services in st. James Catholic
Church second Sunday, Mass 8:45 a.
M; Fourth Sunday 1890 a. M; even
ing services 1880 p. m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-20
l VIII be in Charles Town on

Salu.dav. August "a. 1918.
at our repository. Call to see me then
about fine home made buggy, stick
wagon or carriage. We have a fine
stock on hand now. Thru the week
Mr.. N. B. Hinton of the Hinton Livery
Stables, next door to our repository
will be glad to show you our work.
THRUSH & SLOUGH,
Shippensburg, Pa. milford Slough.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-20
RegiStration Day Aug. "a.

Another registration day for the
young men of the county is coming.
On Saturday. August "a, all young
men who have become 81 years OF age
since juno will = required TO regis
ter under the selective service law.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-20
Invasion Of Germany"

The first American invasion of Ger
MANY was caused by mercy. says Carl
w. Ackerman, writing for The Wash
lngton Star. Sunday. August 25 Read
this remarkable article by splendid
correspondent in Switzerland.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-20
Another Chance To Do Your Bit For
Uncle Sam.

There viii be Red Cross yard party
on the lawn Of Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
Dutrow next Friday evening August
%, from seven until everything is sold.
Ice cream cake, candy, sandwiches,
and other good things will be served.
Everything will be home made and the
public is cordially invited to come and
help this worthy cause.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-20
THE SOLDIER FACTORY AT
CAMP LEE.
Friday, August %.

Charles Town Opera House
See "Our Boys" from Jefferson
County being turned in to one of the
fighting family Of our own Uncle Sam
Come Friday Matinee and Night, Au-
gust %. Prices % and 80 cents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-20
Irdian Motorcycle for -ole

Irdian Motorcycle for sole
c. Fl. Fly & Co.
wonsv 70 loan on real estate. Apple 70
" o Norris.
Peanut candy aud csramels fresh every
day at Brown Bros
Fleisher and Corticelh Yarns in
Khaki, Grey and other popular shades,
At c. T. Shugart's.
Don't you know that | am more an
xious than you for you to make good
gains on what / sell you? c. I. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-20
Millinery Business For
Sale.

On account of bad health, am COM
PEELED to offer my millinery business
and stand for sale Good established
trade and fixtures Apply to
MRS. &. w. JACKSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-20

FOR SALE:-Seed corn, tested SO
per cent. G. S. CALLAN.
Mellins Food, Matted Milk, Condens-
Cd MIX, ard I'll other Baby Foods are
always fresh and good when bought
of Miller's Pharmacy.
New ribbons for hair, bows sashes, GRID
| les. AMI trimmings. at 8. n. Lands.
Docs the suns glare hurt your eyes
Buy the best Of colored glasses of
Miller's Pharmacy.
! Double shovel plows, wood and iron
beam. G. Fl. Ely & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-20

Losses from Lightning during thun-
der storms the past ten days IN the
county have been adjusted By The m
surance firm of Washington, AleXan-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-08-20

The family, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Shucart has announced the enga re-
mcnt of their daughter, Iarga. ct
Gardner to D. Weller Reed, Of Berkc-
ley Springs, w. Va. The Wedding e
take place in the early fall. The corr
ing bride is q graduate Of the High
School and also q graduate III domestic
science. She has been teaching the
science the past several years ia Hope
well, Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
PLEASANT RIDGE

School will open Monday the 2Sth.
Hope to have good attendance.
Mrs. Eliza Burchett, Of Deephole
was visiting Mrs. VIM. Shannon last
Sunday.
Mrs. Sink Jordan was visiting rel
atives at Louisa Monday.
Miss Pearl Shannon was shopping
at Busseyville Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Roberts were
calling on friends at Dry Ridge last
Sunday.
Miss Grace Damron, who is teaching
at Mcdaniel. is at home for a few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Burchett were
the pleasant guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John Carlson Sunday.
John Bell Damron was calling at
Cadmus Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs r. Roberts we've vis-
lting Miss Georgia Hutchinson recent
ly.
Mr.. Drew Adams. OF Louisa passed
here enroute 10 Daniels Creek 10 Wis
|it home folks.
Messrs Clyde and Willis Barnett
have arrived home from Columbus, o
The Misses Damron were calling on
the Misses Shannon Saturday after
nnOn
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
DONITHON..

Mrs. Eldon Fields. who has been
sick quite a while continues very sick
Mrs. Dave Wellman was calling on
her son at Louisa one day last week.
Mrs. Alice Kessel and Miss May See
have returned home after an extend
ed visit with relatives here.
Mrs. James Conn, who has been
very sick is much improved.
Owing to the epidemic which has
been raging in our nearby communi
ties, churches at this place are all
closed for while.
Mr.. "A. w Goode, of Cedar, was the
week end guest of relatives here.
Mrs. Joel Elkins went to Borderland
last week to attend the funeral of her
daughter, Mrs. Florence Thompson.
Mrs. C. H. Merideth, of Kenova is
the guest of home folks.
Mrs Mary Moore went to Myrtle re-
Gently to visit her sister.
Mr.. John Moore and Master Robert
were visitors near Webb Saturday
night and Sunday
Gwinn Chapman and Arthur Wal
lace are planning to find employment
in one of the up-the-river towns soon
Mrs. Clara L. Endicott is visiting
home folks.
Master Robert Moore was very sick
for few days last week.
c. H. Merideth was visiting here
last week. Il
Mr.. Dave Wellman and E. w. Lam
bert went to Summit Tuesday to help
erect fine bell for the Emily Northup
church at that place. i,
Mrs. Mary A. Conn is on the sick
list.
the death of Anthony Meredith, OF
Kenova. He formerly lived at this
place and had many friends here.
\ Smiley.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
BLAINE.

Sunday school has been postponed
at tbs place on account of influenza.
j. L. Evans, of Louisa, spent Sat
urday night and Sunday with home
folks.
Miss Rose Wheeler, who has been
very low with influenza and pneumo-
MIA, is improving.
The farmers of our community are
very busy making sorghum at this
time
Everybody is well pleased with the
recent rains.
G. Y. Burton and son made bust
ness trip to Webbyille Saturday
Mrs H. J. Pack was visiting Mrs,
j. L. Evans sunday
Mr.. J>R Cordle passed through our
town with a nice bunch OF cattle the
other day
II. c. Berry's family, who have been
sick with influenza, are all improving
Miss Ethel Swetnam was visiting
Mss Gladys Wellman Sunday,
Cova Williams spent Sunday after
noon at G. ". Packs.
Willie Swetnam, who has been
driving for DR.. j. ]. Gambill in his
S'iI lOl IItS ithSI lNN NeiN D A't'9 : hsttaLil
ed home.
LATE Griffith and family, OF Ohio
are here visiting friends and relatives
Charley Carey is laying the founda-
ton for the pumping station on the
head of Blaine.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Walter received
message last week that their son
Henry had been very low with influ
cIza but is better at this writing.
Van Graham was calling on Wallace
Jordan one day lase week,
.iohn Swetnam spent Sunday with
friends on Cherokee.
T. T. Thompson was visiting his
daughter, Mrs. j. 7. Swetnam, Mon
day.
Lindsey Wellman made business
trip to Monroe Moore's one day last
week and returned home with three
very fine chickens. Says he is going
into the chicken business about right
next year.
G. V. Burton made a business trip
to Webbville Saturday
G. NJ Wellman is able to attend to
his store again after being confined
to his room for few days.
X.Y q.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
Martin County Boy is
Now in Sunny France.
Mr.. Herbert l. DeLong.

Mr.. Herbert L. belong,
Inez, Kentucky.
Dear Cousin;
1t may be ineffIciency of mail ser-
vice, or maybe it's because | don't
write as often as / would like % hc9r
from the home folks or may a its boz
ca use you are too lazy to write 10
me, bup anyway | haven't SHG 4 lrt-
c from home for TWO lr three
uonths.
III have 10 admit that i do not
wEite as otttn as / should for be-
tween chasing Fritz towards Berlin
shooting up the Crown Princes best
lud digging in, | haven't had 4 Iot OF
tilae 20 write any one.
lust now l am using for writing
desk a board stuck through the
spofles OF a gun wheel, one OF the
guns that have caused more than one
yoa (something or othei( TO wear
mourning for regiments mote the
plural) that didn't come back.
Well. | suppose you think we boys
are having an awful time over here
keeping alive, l for one am very
much alive, get plenty o eat and
weigh about 25 pounds more thGn
;. len | was at home. or cottse,
sometimes we m 50 meal or two.
Once, not long 81 We wers On +
.orced march t,2w I'd EeriinJ Tor
about a week day and Might With
nothing to eat no sleep and N III ;ic
water to drink and ] am alive yet,
although there is a scab on my
stomach where Ii rubbed against my
back bone. Why man. I'm coming
back to put flowers on the graves OF
some of my Stacker friendsl
Say. we have just finished new
dugout, and before we moved lin We
boiled our blankets and everything
we are free from coolies and arc set
ting out the world in general, Only
nine of us together in the section. We
usually sleep out In the open or UNI
der a tree when we are back Of the
line. ! slept in the same wheat field
with the Huns for a week or so once,
too. Several are there yet, but their
bones are picked by this time ] guess
How is everyone getting along now
around that neck of the woods. II
read in the Daily Paris Mail printed
in Paris. of little shooting scrap
east of Whitesburg, It's under the
heading of "A KdntuclSy Mountain
Feud." Thomas Moore killed. Cleve
Wells dangerously wounded, and
but I'll enclose the clipping. who isl
Norton2 / think / know the other
two fellows or at least men Of The
same name.
read some time ago that J W. III
was IN the ring for Congress again
How is he coming ! hope he has
the same success he has always had
! had intentions of coming home last
November to celebrate my 2lst birth
day by casting my first vote, but it,
happened that was on my way to the
front about that time.
Tell uncle John .P., that would
like for him to take some of the mon-
ey am having sent home, and pay
for a years subscription to the Big
Sandy News to be sent to me How
did the election contest for County At
torney end? Was Blaine c., elected?
Ethel writes that you are boxing
for girl and she says she's going
to take you. guess you can have her
I've got little French Madamoiselle
at Beauvais, and o. boy, she'e a peach
too.
With best regards to all / remain
Your cousin,
HOBART DELONG.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
MT. ZION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Burton, of
Rove Creek. spent Sunday with their
son and family @. T. Burton, of this
place
Virgil Clay who has been very i'll
with influenza, is improving.
Mrs. Kate Moore has returned home
from Floyd county where she had
been visiting relatives.
Mrs. Laura Gayhart is on the sick
list.
Miss Alga Moore has been called to
Kenova to the bedside OF her sister.
Mrs Lendsay spurry, who is very Ill
with influenza.
Mrs Armlnta Bryan spent Saturday
and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Eas-
ter Fannin.
Ruby Clay is contemplating visit
to Louisa Soon
n Lonesome Child.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
Two 30 Write From
Camp Meade, Md.

We will take this method or writ
Ing 70 our friends OF Lawrence coun-
~ MS We haven't time to write 10 ali
we like TO- We have just come back
from the rifle range We all had a
range. We hiked is miles but the
worst OF II was II raiued all the way
and We sure did get wet, There has
been lots OF sickness here and sever
al deaths. Most all are getting bet
tor now. We are getting ready TO 20
after the Kaiser and all seem 10 be
anxious 10 give him n knock
We have some boys here who have
oeen on the front and they can tell us
something about 1t.
Army life Is fine for fellow II he
can stand IL. but Il takes a strong
back nnd you all know KentucIian
can stand most any thing. All VIZ
have 70 say TO the boys here is that
we are from Kentucky and they wont
nay my more.
Veal work in the. kitchen every
few days, but II is not like cooking at
home We have $50 men IN our com
pany and It sure is some job TO do
the cooking We ar realize what
Job the women havenow.
We don't know what we would do
II we would see a woman now for
we have not seen one for month, for
VIC are not allowed out OF camp for
a while yet, but think we can got out
pretty soon. II is getting cold here
and we have some pretty hard sand
storms here some times. Don't think
we VIII be here long. and we are anx-
tous to move for there isn't any one
likes here. / guess they would rather
be in old Kentucky,
We are enjoying life fine and are
proud we are in the service and to
know that Old Glory still waves over
us and trust that God will be with
us all and help win the great battle
and all return to our native land, and
feel much freer than we did on the
18th day OF July. for that was n pref
ty sad day for us all.
Laet Saturday was holiday--the
Fourth Liberty Loan--and lots OF
the boys bought bonds. We hone that
everybody will buy bond for IL takes
money to win this war and everybody
should go to the limit for the boys
on the front do not hesitate in the
least. They are brave and patriotic
and do not fear those Huns and ev-
cry one should buy bond and stand
at the back Of their boys.
Hoping this will find everyone well
and enjoying life fine and hoping 20
see you all soon.
Yours respectfully.
DENNIS ID. CoOKSEY,
PARIS CARR,
co. A. II INIT. Camp Meade, Nd
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
SHANNON BRANCH.

Roscoe Parker died in Louisiana
and his body was brought here for
burial.
$. r. Mullins and John Stidham
went to Pikeville,
Willie Travis was the guest Of
Thelma Spencer Saturday.
Strother Stidham was on our
branch Saturday.
Henry Carter was the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. John Adkins.
Mrs. Martha Adkins and daughter
took trip to Beaver, Ohio, recently.
Influenza is raging in our commu-
nifty and some one at every home is
down with it.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
Death Of Judge Miller
Causes Sorrow.

Tho jrieud5 iiaaC cf Judge Robert
l. Miller Of Pikevilig are deeply pain
ed 10 learn of his death which occur
red Saturday night at his home a.
Pikeville. Judge Miller was reared in
Wytheville, Va, and was a playmate
and schoolmate Of the present Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson. He was an &ttor-
ney and for several years police judge
of Pikeville and was highly respect
ed His wife was Miss Tina Celoise
BALES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.
S. Bales OF Pikeville and she with
two bright young sons Thomas and
Jack, survive him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
CATLETTSBURC
Little Bow Drowned.

Thursday evening of last week
dreadful accident happened. Master
Cline Walker, aged 10 years. rode a
horse to water at pond. The horse
stumbled and headed into the water
with the little boy and the barkins
of a little dog belonging to the boy at
tracted the grandfather who observed
the horse coming toward him, rider.
less and shaking the water off his
sides, went in search of the little fell
low anG found his hat on the bank of
the pond, a search soon located the
body,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
CADMUS.

The sick of our neighborhood are
improving.
Miss Sophia Belcher was the guest
of Miss Marie Riley Sunday
Miss Louisa ShortriGge, who has
been visiting her grandparents at
Glenwood, has returned home.
Mr.. c. Jordan is on the sick list,
The stork visited Mrs. Ruby Pen
doung and left fine boy.
Lee Riley makes his regular trips
to Morgan Creek.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Walter Riley and ba-
BIZ have been visiting their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Riley. They have
returned to their home in West Vir-
ginia.
Miss Opal Riley was the guest of
her grandmother at Dennis Saturday
and Sunday.
The influenza situation in Louisa is
,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
Mrs. Cline seriously Injured.

Mrs Isaiah Cline, wife OF the pas
tor Of the NJ. E. Church, u lady highly
prominent in religious and church cir
Giles throughout Eastern Kentucky
was crossing the street opposite her
home, the NJ, f. parsonage. An auto
mobile driven by Dick Wilson. Of K6-
.novu going toward tie city struck
her and injured her seriously and
painfully. one OF her. Jaw bones r.
broken. Wilson in attempting to
swerve the machine so as to avoid
striking Mrs. Cline came in contact
vita a tree and was himself painfully
luit and the machine demolished.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25

Mrs. Win Frguson has removed to
Nsa!anG, having rented her. home on
Broadway here. She is still at her
post at the electric office on Division
street, but makes the trip back and
forth on the street car, Mrs, Fergu-
son is a most estimable lady and has
always been much liked here by all.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
Niece Of Mrs. James
Patton Sails for Overseas.

The Chicago Herald announces the
leaving from New York of Mrs Eu-
gene X. Burlington and daughter
Miss Sarah Louise, where the latter
was to set sail for foreign port, to
engage in Red Cross work, on the field
of actual hostilities. Miss Burlington
is a granddaughter of the late Hon.
Labon 4. Moore and is highly quail
fled for this overseasNwork, which she
has undertaken and has had so much
at heart in the desire to serve her
country 2.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
Formerly Lived Here.

Mrs. r. b. Seagraves died at her
home in Ashland. She had been sick
for quite while She was before
marriage Josephine Griffith, OF this
city. Two sons and two daughters,
besides her husband, survive.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
Death From influenza.

MS. Banfield Crislip died here from
Influenza Her husband died last
Thursday and was buried on Friday
on Hoods Fork, The remains OF
Mrs. Crislip were buried Monday be-
side her husband. Other members of
the family are sick with the same
disease, NH
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
City OF Louisa.

Mayor-Augustus Snyder-D.
Police Judee--H. B, Hewlett-D
City CIerk-R. L. Vinson-D.
Treasuref--J, B. Kinstler- D.
Assessor James Norton-R.
Marshall-C. C. SkaGgs-D.
Counc;lmen-Dr T. D. Burgess ER
W. F. Queen ID. II. e. Evans tR)
John NJ Moore (D), o. G.. Atkins tR
,. r. Lewis Cd.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
Tmo penths From Elu.

Robert Cox. formerly OF Flat Gap,
who recently sold his farm and moved
to Ohio, died and his remains We're
brought to this place and were sent to
his old home at Flat Gap for burial
Sam Ealey, native OF this county
who has been working at Russell died
last Sunday evening and his re-
mains shipped here Monday for bur-
ial.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25

n You subscribe FOR magazines can
handle your subscriptions. new or re.
newal, See me for combinations. Seq
me for Nil your magazine wants
Prompt service ard prices right. ri. O
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
Visited Relatives.

Graham Johns, Of Winchester, stop
ped OF and called upon relatives on
his way home from Prestonshurg,
where he has ben for few weeks
looking after business.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
PAIETCVILLE
On FurIough.

On Furiough.
DR.. Evans passed tn a hehre going
10 his home at Flat Gap. Mr. Ev-
ans has been at the Great Lakes
Training Camp tor several months
and this is his first visit home since
enlisting.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
FARM MACHINERY.

Whatever you need in the way Of
farm machinery wagons. etc. will be
supplied Mt the right prices by Argus
tuS Snyder. Call for what you need.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
j. 3. Bennett Named
County Attorney.

j. B. Bennett, who is well known
here. has been appointed county at
torney of Greenup county He will
succeed A. V. Pollock, who has re-
sponded TO the colors, The appoint
ment was made by Judge w. d. Gull
len.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
Funerals of Those
Who Died Sunday Night.

The remains of Mrs. James Bailey,
who died at Dinkle Switch, were ship
ped to her former home at Paints
vile. She leaves husband and two
small children.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-10-25
New Girl.

New Girl.
MIR and Mrs. John Thornbury OF
PikeviIle are the proud parents of a
baby daughter. Mrs. ThornburN was
formerly Miss Pie Justice of this city