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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
A YOUNG PATRIOT

Christopher Columbus Chafin. Jr.
IL Williamson youngster. who evi-
dences his patriotism in substantial
way.
Recently. by decision of the Supreme
Court OF this state. the sum of six
thousand dollars was paid to the boy
as his share of the judgment in favor
OF himself and his mother. against the
Norfolk * Western Railway Company.
After deducting the necessary expen-
ses incident to the trial. the whole Of
the sum awarded the child was today
invested in Liberty Bonds of the third
issue and War Savings Stamps. This
makes young Chaffin. who is not yet
5 years old. the owner OF perhaps the
largest government securities of any
child of his age in the city.
II will be remembered that he is the
son OF c. G. Ghaffin. yard conductor
on the Williamson yards. who was
killed in an accident on the yards in
May 1918. This boy was born about
q month after his fathers death His
mother. who Is his guardian. is a
loyal American, and has. therefore. in
vested the sons money where il will
be safe and profitable to the child and
to the limited extent, helpful to our
country in the present great war.
The example set in this instance is
one which might well be followed by
guardians generally. and others having
in their control trust funds.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
HOLDEN LIBERTY susscRIPTIoN

When the Liberty Loan workers de-
tarmined the apportionment to be rais-
ed among West Virginia towns in the
third loan campaign. they placed toe
low an estimate upon the town OF Hol-
den. Lagan county. the scene of the
operations OF the Island Creek Coal Co,
says the Huntington Herald.
Reports received from there said
that while the towns quota was but
twenty thousand dollars. yet almost
six times that amount had been raised
and that the sales were still heavy
The exact amount raised up to the
close OF business on Saturday night
was Sis. 900 and enough was subscribe
ed Monday. It was said. to bring the to-
tai to $4,000. or six times the amount
the town was asked to furnish
Logan county's quota is s24o.000-
The women OF Holden deserve great
credit for the success OF the drive.
The campaign was conducted under
the supervision of Mrs. w. ]. Crutch-
er, who was appointed BY the Woman's
Club of Holden as chairman of the wo-
man campaign committee. The COM
mittee in turn had the assistance of
superintendents and mine bosses of the
various mines in the district. which
comprises the town OF Holden. White
mans Creek and Monaville.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
Resolutions Of Respect.

Whereas, God IN His Infinite Wis
dom. has taken from among us our
former pupil and teacher. Aunt LYDIA"
Hutchison, for more than twenty five
years faithful member OF our church
and Sunday school at Louisa; therefore
be II
Methodist Episcopal Sunday school at
this place has lost most beloved
member. who. by her example and
counsel. set q high standard, ever
faithful to the interests OF her church
and her Sunday school and set q
standard OF morality and Christian liy-
ing worthy OF emulation.
Resolved. That we, the members OF
the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school
express our deep grief In the loss OF
our friend and former pupil and teach
er. Saturday evening at O'clock II
was when tired OF her burden she
wrapped the drapery of her couch
about her and laid her down to pleas
ant dreams. We shall see her no more
in this life. her kindly ministrations
and her loving deeds are at an end. her
dear old wrinkled face and tottering
form no more shall greet US here. her
life In the community. quiet and sim
pie, but what benediction to all who
Knew her intimately. Doubly blessed
that church and that Sunday seisso;
that numbers among its membership
these dear old people-their experiences
and their great faith In the crown and
seal Of Christian truth expressed in a
godly life lived out In the community,
concrete example OF right living.
All OF which Is In loving tender token
OF our appreciation OF her loyalty to
church and school. her kindly acts and
loving service GENEROUSLY bestowed 80
long as she was physically able. family
expressed In these weak words in her
honor and praise. justly bestowed by
those who knew her best and loved her
most
Resolved, That thus honoring Aunt
Lyde" we honor ourselves and each and
all OF US count II Is rejecting honor
on US that we knew her so long In her
relation 20 church and Sunday school
in this community. and we viii ever
cherish her memory.
Resolved. That we send a floral trib-
ute as an expression OF our high re-
gard for her as n former member OF
our Sunday school and her devotion to
its welfare and success.
Resolved. That copy OF these res
olutions be sent to the family. and a
copy TO each OF the local papers for
publication.
L. +. MCCLURE. Chairman
THOMAS LUTHER.
MRS. JNo. CUMMINGS.
Committee
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
HARMON o'pANlEL.

After a lingering Illness Of tubercu-
losis Harmon O'Daniel died at his
home at Hulette. this county. nj noon
on Tuesday, April 2s.
For several years he taught In the
Lawrence county schools and was a
prominent and popular teacher. The
past few years he spent as Instructor
in the Kentucky School OF Reform near
Lexington. Some time ago he became
III and went to n sanatorium in Louis
willie for treatment where he remained
until few months ago when he re-
turned 10 the home OF his father. d. A.
ODaniel.
He was 80 years old and one OF the
county's best young men, He Is sur
vived by his father. three sisters and
three brothers. one OF whom Is Jay
osDaniel. OF Louisville, ex-superinten-
dent OF schools in this county.
Mr.. O'Daniel was member OF the
Masonic Lodge.
The funeral was held on Thursday
from the residence and burial took
place in the Hulette burial ground.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
LOUISA, LAwasNcE COUNTY kEN1vckv. APRIL rs 1sls

ever" Let every worker in Lawrence
county bestir himself now. Make 1t a
big day. Let the pastors. the super
intendents and the teachers rally the
forces for a mighty drive on May 5th.
II we are to win victory III this mighty
war that has called many OF our boys
70 the colors, we must be worthy OF
Gods favor. Come out on the first
Sunday in May and sing the old songs,
and read the old Book, and pray the
old prayers. and experience anew the
Old Time religion. A splendid -rnsri-
otic program has been prepared by the
general secretary for that day. Write
to the office, III Louisville Trust
Building, and ask for as many as you
want. You may have them for the
asking. Send in your report promptly
Monday morning, May sixth.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
FRAMING CAMPS no oPEN.

Washington, April 1.-THE fourth Of
'icers training camps will open May
is at various divisional camps and can
onments. Secretary Baker today an
nounced.
The Secretary said that two per cent
IF the enlisted personnel Of the divis-
ions and detached units OF the regular
army. National Guard and National
Army excepting the coast artillery and
the various staff corps will be desig-
mated to attend the schools. This pro-
cedure. he said. win operate through
eegular army channels
In addition there win be admitted
all graduating members of senior diyis-
ions, reserve officers training corps
units. who have completed the course
prescribed for the reserve officers
training corps and all members Of the
advance course. senior divisions, OF the
corps, who by May 15 have completed
one year OF the advanced course and
who have had three hundred hours OF
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26

Mrs. T. y. Jones died at an early
hour Sunday morning at her residence
On Lock avenue. this city. She had
been suffering for a few weeks from
: complication of diseases among them
being double pneumonia. which caused
hfr death.
Her husband, Dr. l.. d. Jones. 'and
tive children. two girls and three boys,
survive, The youngest Is only two
months old.
Mrs. Jones had been a member OF
the Christian church the past few
years and tile last time she was able
70 attend services was five weeks pre-
vlous 10 the day OF her death.
The funeral services were held from
The church on Monday afternoon al
ono o'clock conducted by the pastor
Rev. j. IL. StambauBh. Appropriate
mhnlc was furnished by the choir and
= ,iued was sung by Miss Opal Spencer
and Mr. WIN Cain A large number
or friends attended The funeral. Burial
followed in the family lot in Fulkerson
eesnetery where she body OF little
laughter was laid 70 rest several years
ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
LOUISVILLE MAN BEING
HELD AS GERMAN SPY

Ashland, KY. April ia German
who gave his name as F. X Hogan
mueller and his home as Louisville, is
in Jail here pending the arrival of au-
thorities from Wayland. Ky. where he
was arrested on charge of being a
German spy.
To Officer Fritz, who talked to the
man in German, he stated that for
many years he was employed with the
Falls>C City Brewing Company. of Louis
vile, and that he had gone to Wayland
to work in the coal mines. The water
there, after a three day stay, had not
agreed with him, and he was going
back to Louisville when arrested here.
The man had in his possession a re-
volver and quantity of dynamite caps.
Ii is said that when arrested first at
Wayland sticks Of dynamite were found
in his possession.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
FARMERS WILL Lose
Their CORN CPOPS
ONLY THOSE WHO PLANT TESTED
SEED HAVE ANY ASSURANCE
OF A CROP.

It is predicted that considerable
percentage OF oNr farmers will loss
corn crops this year because OF faulty
seed. Many Of them persist in plant
ing INFESTED seed. believing they car
test It with their eyes. Authorities
say positively it can not be done. Then
why will any farmer take a chance OF
losing his labor and his crop?
A representative OF large seed
house was in Louisa Monday and said
they had bought four car loads OF corn
which they had every reason to believe
was good for seed. but when tests were
made Il showed only 80 per cent good.
They will lose $1,000 on this lot OF corn.
II the expert buyers OF seed corn are
deceived to this extent. Is 1t not time
FOR everybody to test the seed?
The explanation is that corn did not
mature and dry out last fall because OF
unreasonable conditions. and the mois-
ture remaining in the heart of the corn
froze and killed the germ OF life.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
Mrs. Eliza Hutchinson.

AIRS. Eliza Hutchison passed away al
two O'Clock last Sunday morning al
her home on Main street in Louisa She
had been confined to her bed since last
faIl on account OF a broken hip sus-
tanned By a fall when visiting at Bus
neyville. She was In the hospital sew
erai weeks and afterwards was tender
fy cared for by relatives. Mrs. Hutch
irun was Miss Eliza ]. B1ssey. OF this
city. and was born Nov. 4. 1910. She
was married In 1860 to DR.. Allen G
Hutchinson who died thirty -four years
ago. Their only son. Henry W. Hutch
ison. died five years later at the age OF
twenty ~eight years. Since then Mrs
HutchIson has lived at the old Bussey
home with her brothers. Sam and Dr.
J. c. Bussey and family.
Mrs. Hutchison was one OF the oldest
members OF the NJ. Il. Church in this
city and for years was a faithful and
much loved teacher in the Sunday
school. She was q regular attendant
ii the services until prevented by her
falling health and was always interest
ed In the work OF the church.
She was In her 18th year. the age AT
which her sister, Mrs. Celia McHenry.
died two years ago. The surviving
members Of the family are four broth
rre. II. r. Buesoy. OF Busseyvilie, Tom
Dursoy. OF Ohio. and Sam and DR.. Joe
e. Bussey. OF Louisa. Fred Bussey
1iod recently In Ohio.
on Monday morning appropriate SER
Vices were held IN the church conduct
"a BY Rev A. c. bostvick' The funor-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
U. s. SOLDIERS IN FRANCE
FOUR AND A HALF POUNDS
OF FOOD sTuFFs DAILY

Washington. April 2e.-The Ameri-
can soldier consumes four and one-half
pounds Of f0odstuffs daily. according to
a statement made public today by f1e
Quartermaster's Department Of tho ar
my. To feed million and half zen
1t 70 necessary to obtain daily 1,50o, 900
pounds OF beef, 225,000 pounds Of ha-
con, 20I, 900 pounds OF ham, 1s5, 900 cans
Of tomatoes. 22b.o00 cans OF jam ans 3,
900 bottles OF tomato catsup, aggrefat-
ing 6.750.000 pounds.
Every pound passed for the eonsumD-
tion Of the Nations fighting men ne
statement said. is subjected TO the most
rigid inspection by army experts, as
sisted by representatives Of the market
and chemistry bureaus OF the Depart
ment OF Agriculture. Few dealers have
undertaken to deliver goods not uD to
the standard, II was said, and they were
removed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
Death CLAIMS both
OLD AND YOUNG
FUNERALS OF THREE LOUISA
WOMEN HAVE TAKEN PLACE
THIS WEEK.
Mise Bessie Hewlett.

Aur columns are heavy this week
wilh the record OF deaths toll. Grief
follows 10 the wake OF the grim mes
lu,Rer and sorrow fingers long after
lis visit 10 our homes. no matter how
trIumphnntly the loved one meets the
foo of human life. But 20 those out
nldo the fnmiiy circle there are cases
Which seem 10 touch the sympathies
more deeply than the average instance.
One Of these IL the case OF Miss Bessie,
fanfhter OF Rev. and Mrs. II. Il. Hew-
lett. OF Louisa. Who passed away Tues
lay night OF this week. Two weeks
80 nhe wns IN robust health, appar-
/ entity with no ailment except n small
hoIl or pimple on her chin. This be-
came infected and on Saturday. the
Iesh. she went home from the store
where she uas temporarily employed.
mfforing considerably. She steadily
grew worse and her system became
fNoroughiy poisoned On last Sunday
nneumOnin developed. She was con-
e=1nna 70 the last and realized that
nho was passing into eternity. Her last
words we're good d-bye1' 10 the heart
hrokon parents. preceded BY the most
ESTATE assurances OF spiritual JOY II
uaa n most glorious transition from a
pure and happy young Nomanhood on
earth 20 q higher and more joyous ex-
Intonce In Heaven.
Rachel Bessie Hewlett was born on
rano 7th. iBDa. being almost 20 years
q age She was an unusually bright
and cheerful Riri. always wearing a
nile. and ready with kindly greeting
for every friend and neighhor. She
uan the picture OF health. . strong,
handsome young woman. who would
have been selected as fine proapes;
for long life. No more striking Illus
ontIon OF the uncertainty OF life has
BEEN presented 20 this community.
Before Miss Bessie reached the mini
mum aged fixed by law FOR school
feachera. she had fitted herself for
fhIa work. So satisfactory were the re-
suits that she had just been engnfed
q teach the same school the coming
year. which would have been her third
term al that rlace. The patrons hal
effefed her m board ns an e2trl in
0ncoment 20 rpturn 10 that district,
The funeral took place Thursday af-
tsrnoon AZ the NJ Z. Church. South.
Of which Bcrrie had been faithful
membor since childhood Rev. II, ..
Chamber conducted the services. The
body was laid 20 rest ON beautifvl Pine
Hill. followed by many friends. The
pail bearers were young friends Of the
atrcased
had feature was the fact that two
Young brothers. LINUS and Richard, are
IA TIC ..s---- ..s----.-s =.ad too far away 70 get
back for the funeral. Another brother.
Horton. aud two half sisters. also sur
xIve.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
loan DRIVE
IN Lawrence COUNTY
ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS TO
REACH THE AMOUNT
ASSESSED HERE.

The Liberty Loan Drive in Lawrence
county will be made in the first five
days of next week. April 29th to May
3rd, inclusive. The decision TO delay
the drive was made chiefly in the hope
that the roads would be sufficiently
improved by that time to permit the
use OF automobiles in making the can
vas.
The u. s. Government is particularly
anxious to have on the rolls as great a
number Of persons as possible. We wa
want to surpass the big list that Ger
many claims has bought Hun bonds in
that country. Certainly this one reas-
on should be sufficient to arouse ev-
cry American to the point OF buying a
bond.
The Third Liberty Bonds pay four
and quarter per cent interest and
mature in ten years. You may buy
them on the government terms OF five
per cent May 9th. 20 per cent May 2Sth,
IS per cent July 18th. 40 per cent Aug
ust 18th. $50 is the smallest bond
then 500. $500. $1,000. $4,000. etc.
Easier Terms of Payment
have arranged for selling bonds al
one dollar per week on each $50, or, for
the benefit OF farmers who need sucf
assistance, 1 will provide a simple way
for them to buy now and pay next fall
This makes 1t possible for nearly every
one to do his bit.
| Far Short Of Quota.
Lawrence county is yet far below the
| $71, 10000 set apart for her. We die
well before and should do our dut,
again. / apepal to the good and loya
citizenship of Lawrence county to coms
forward without further urging ant
buy Liberty Bonds to the extent O
their ability. Do not wait for com
mittee to look you up. Send in. you
name and amount desired and It viii
Tighten, the labors Of the busy people
who are giving their time to this worl
freely and without any compensation
other than the satisfaction Of doing
their duty In the greatest cause evei
faced by mankind.
Honor Roll to Be Published
i As far as the committee shall be abl'
to secure the names of buyers of Liber-
ty Bonds in this county, they will b'
published as an honor roll Not thu
amounts OF each. but only the names
OF subscribers will apepar on this roll
The committee wants the name Of ev-
cry subscriber sent in.
NJ. F. CONLEY, Chairman
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
FAMOUS GERMAN AVIATOR
KILLED IN soMME VALLEY
(By william philip simms.

With the British army in France.
April 22,-Baron Rittmeister Won
Richthofen, famous German aviator,
was killed Sunday in the Somme valley
1t was announced today.
At his funeral today he will be Civ
en- the same honors as British flight
officer.
Richthofen was the greatest OF the
German flight commanders His sqna-
ron. known among the British airmen
as "Richthofen's Circus has been men,
toned in numerous German communi-
ques and has figured in many works
of fiction on the war.
Richthofen was last mentioned in the
German War Office statement ofApril
s. when it was announced that he had
achieved his 77th and 18th aerial vic
tories.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
ROBERT FRAsuRE CASE.

The Court of Appeals has affirmed
the life sentence of Robert Frashure,
imposed by the Lawrence Circuit Conrt
at the October term. 1917 The case
was tried five times, resulting in three
convictions with life sentence each
time, and two hung juriesr
The Court of Appeals granted new
trials on account of errors in the pro-
ceedings.
Frashure is charged with the nurder
of his niece, Miss Stella Kinney. in
Carter county He has a wife and
small children. They are natives Of
Floyd county. but moved to Fleming
county few years ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
zvsRv 5oDY GO TO SUNDAY
SCHOOL ON MAY FIFTH

May the fifth is go to Sunday
School Day" There are many reas-
ons why we should all, go this year.
The Sunday schools are smaller than
for many years. Tho extreme winter
through which we have come reduced
the attendance. and we have been so
utterly absorbed with the war that
we have neglected 10 take STEPS TO
build them up. The State Sunday
school Association has issued call TO
..Arms for Righteousness for an for
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
FINE MEETINGS HELDIN
THE COUNTY LAST WEEK
BY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS

Mr.. K L. varney. the hustling and
talented District. Agricultural Agent.
filled five speaking appointments in
Lawrence county last week. closing at
Louisa on Saturday He was accom-
panied on the trip by County Agent.
G. c. Baker. The meetings Were
mostly well attended. Mr.. Varney
made very effective speeches.. He is
wide awake to the meaning and i'm
portance of this war for freedom and
he never fails to arouse his hearers
Mr.. Varpey spent the week previous
in Johnson county. He is certainly do
ing good work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
ENLIsTs IN NAVY.

Homer A. Yates. who has held a po-
sition in the bank at Jenkins tlA past
few months, was visiting his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs f. II. Yates. this week.
He came by Lexington and enlisted in
the navy and expects TO go soon to
Great Lakes. III. Before leaving for
that point he win return TO Jenkins for
a few days and to Louisa
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
FRIDAY, APRIL rs.
is LIBERTY DAY.
PRESIDENT WILSON SETS ASIDE
THIS DAY FOR LIBERTY BOND
PURCHASERS.

Friday of this week is Liberty Day
under proclamation of the President
velybody who has-not done so is ur-
ged to subscribe for Liberty Bonds on
that day. and to celebrate in some ra-
iotic way Parades and public gath
erings are being arranged in the large
sites.
In Louisa the banks will be closed all
afternoon but you can subscribe for
bonds through any of the officials.
Let's do our part on this day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
WITH EpeEwArER coal co.

Mr.. Frank L. Long. who has beer
with the Royal Golfers Co.. at Offutt
Johnson county, the past six years. has
accepted position with a coal COM
pany at HELLER and win move there
soon.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26

al was preached. by former pastor,
the Rev John Cheap. OF Russell.
Interment was made In beautiful
HutchisoD bHfying grounds a few miles
from this place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
DISTRICT coNEERENcE

/ The Ashland District Conference OF
the NJ f. Church. South. win be held
in Pii<eville June 4-6 The opening
sermon will be preached BY Rev. II X.
Moore. Of Prestonsburg, Monday eve
ming June ,.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-04-26
e MEN Called
TO co april 80
LAWRENCE COUNTY SENDING
ANOTHER QUOTA TO THE
TRAINING CAMPS.


Lawrence county has been called up
on TO furnish 10 white men and five
colored, from the selective draft list.
They VIII leave for camp on April 80.
The Local Board, out of abundant
caution, has ordered seven registrants
more than the number because the Ad-
jutant General has emphasized the inn
portance OF sending at this time the ex-
act number called for.
The registrants whose names appear
below. are scattered from Omaha. Neb.
TO Columbus, Ohio. and over many
states, one In Canada; and for these
reasons Il was deemed best to call for
seven extra men. One extra colored
man u called for.
Men Called for April 80.
Clyde Burgess. Richardson.
Bert Cooksey. Fallsburg.
Lewis Thompson. Norris.
Henry c. Sammons. Clifford.
Henry Short. Webb. w. Va
Andrew j. Cordle, Cordell.
Andrew Woods. Tuscola.
Jim Heston. Louisa
James Oliver Steward. Zelda.
Dennis Niles. Gienwecd
Walter True Woods. Webbville.
George william Hall. Ellen.
Henry c. Justice. GlenwoOd.
Scarlett c. Damron. Louisa
Roy p. Bartlett. Richardson.
Tobe Enyart. Estep.
Millard Thompson. Rural Route No
I, Louisa.
Roy ]. Shepard. Webbville-
Alternates-
Jasper J. Estep. Lowmansvii.e.
Charles C. Ferguson, Louisa
Arthur r. Cain. Louisa
William Compton, Louisa. r F. D. l
Ira w. See. Louisa
Lewis McGlothlin. Omaha. Neb.
George Diamond. Yatesville.
coIored Men.
Harry b. Matney. Louisa.
william Allison. Louisa
Alexander Clark. Louisa.
Richard Allison. Louisa.
Joe Gene CARED. Louisa.
Spencer Jones. Louisa.