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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
The Robertson Reunion.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ Robertson have
returned from Huntington where they
spent Christmas with their daughter.
Mrs. j. Norman Blake and Mr.. Blake.
| Their daughter, Mrs. Alice Brooks and
son. Lieut.. G.. C. Robertson, were also
guests OF Mr., and Mrs. Blake so the
family spent very happy Christmas
together.
Local And Personal.
Mr. Vivian Meade OF Majestic. Ky
was home tor u few days last week.
Mr. and Mrs Lon Rogers have re
turned &c -heir home in Ashland ar
ter spending Christmas with Mr.. and
Mrs Fen Rogers here.
II V. Forsyth OF Ashland, was hera
Wednesday enroute to Ashland after
spending Cbritmas with his parents.
Robert johnson spent several days
last week with his sister. Mrs. V. f.
Bevirs.
Mrs. J f, Record returned home last
Friday night after an absence OF sew
eral weeks which she spent with reia-
tives In Pennsylvania. She was accom-.
parted home by two nieces, Misses
Anna and Elizabeth Bell OF Cochranton,
Penn. who will be her guests for sew
era, days.
Mrs w. G. Fleu and little son Billy,
returned Tuesday from Bristol, Tenn,
whore they were guests Of friends thru
tho holidays
End Lieut. Oscar Thompson and Fri
vate Roy Thompson. both stationed at
Camp Taylor, are guests OF relatives
here for few DAYS.
Miss Minerva Scott returned Tues
day to her home in Frankfort after Wis
iting friends here FOR severa: days.
Messrs. Tom Huffrsan Jr. and Har-
rison Bowles left Wednesday for An
napolls to resume their studies
Miss Ruin Crawford, after spending
the holidays at home, has returned To
school at Richmond. Ky.
Miss Alice Johnston has returned
from spending the holidays with her
sister In North Carolina She was guest
OF Miss Lucy Dawes over night Tues
day
Mrs. c. G. Evans has as her guest
over Saturday night. Mrs, Hand OF
Baltimore, who has been visiting her
son Mr.. Billy Hand and Mrs. hand In
jenkins
Mr.. ard Mrs Linton Trivette enter
tanned the following guests at dinner
Monday evening in honor of Mrs Triv
cites birthday Mr.. and Mrs. d. l.
Francis MISS Ethel Ruth Francis and
Mrs. Evan Thomas.
Mrs. Evan Thomas was guest for
New Years dinner OF Mrs. James d
Francis.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
BREAK A COLD IN
few HOURS--TRY II!
FIRST DOSE OF pAPE's COLD
COMPOUND RELIEVES ALL
GRIPPE MISERY.


Quit blowing and snuf'iingl a dose
OF .Pape's cold Compound taken every
two hours until three doses are taken
viii end gripps misery ard break up
a severe cold either in the head. chess.
body or limbs.
II promptly open' clogged-up nos
trils and air passages. stops nasty dis
chage or nose runnifR: relieves sick
headaone, duliness, ieverishness. soIS
throat, sneezing, rW'sness and stu
ness.
"Papes Cold Compound IL the quick
est. sure,t relief kncwn and costs ONT
"a few cents at drug stores II acts With
out assistance. tastes nice. and causes
no incor vsnience. Don't accept n subs
stituts
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Our Chapter Com
plimented On Knitting.

The December consignment OF Red
Cross knitted articles, was very graft
Tying as 1t was not expected that this
shipment would be SO large as, that for
November. The box contained one
hundred and two sweaters, one humid
red pairs OF cocks and one helmet A
letter from the Division Headquarters
at Cleveland to the Pike County Chap
ter received last week commended this
chapter on its worn and stated that the
knitting don. by the Pike county wo-
men was above the average OF that
done by the other chapters in the Lake
Division.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Christmas Weddings.

George Spain, 36. Annie Payne, IS
both of jenkins. Ky.
Willard johnson, 20. Whites creek,
W. Va, Aris Bryant Is, Long Martha,
West Va.
DIR. Robert d. Higgins, "a, Joe Fran
ces Mayo, 81. both of Ashland.
John McNally, rs, Catlettsburg. Anna
johnson, %, Carter CO., Ky,
George w. Humphreys, 27. Pax, W.
Va, Nancy Slower. 27, Long Branch,
West Va.
Ben williams. 81. Mable Esnough, IS,
both OF Buffalo, West Va.
William Holmes, 81. Frances Frost,
35, both OF Echo. w. Va.
Elsie Murray. o. Johnson CO., Ky.
Nora Pennington, IS, Lawrence county.
Kentucky.
Charles Blankensbip, 10 Lawrence
county, Eva Carpenter, IS, Boyd county
JOHN C. Runyon. "a Gladys L Money
16, both Of Kenova, w. Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Lieut.. Rardin Lost
A New Uniform

Lieut.. P. b. Rardin had the misfor-
tune TO lose a new uniform while en-
route here 10 spend his vacation. Lieut..
Rardin was polite enough to give UP
mis- seat TO some ladies who entered the
train at Lexington leaving the suit box
in the racks over the seat When the
ladies' left the train at Mt. Sterling
they carried the suit box away by mis-.
take He hopes to recover it as the box
had his name ON II.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
MARcoNi APPOINTED
COMMISSIONER TO w.. S.

Rome, Dec 3O-- William Marconi. in
ventor of the wireless telegraph, has
been appointed italian High Commits
sioner TO The United States.
Senator Marconi was member OF
the Italian mission which visited the
United States last spring. After mis- re-
turn lie served on the staff Of Gen.
Diaz, the Italian COMMANDMENT chief.
giving special attention to the wireless
system at the front.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
THE LOUISA GARAGE co.

Now 10 prepared TO do all Kinds n
repair work ola automobiles. VIM Bart
ram, who has had years experience IN
one Of the largest garages In Pitts
borg, Fa,. he's charge OF the repair ~
pHrtnient and will do your work IN hrsi
class manner. Charges reasonable,
While the weather 10 bad is ruat
time 10 have your cars overhstlsd.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Died At Camp Taylor.

The many friends Of Willard Runyon
were shocked and grieved to hear OF
his death. last week at Camp Taylor
from pneumonia Mr.. Runyon was n
most promising young man and made
friends wherever he went. He had been
student in Pikeville college for sew.
eral terms His home was on Pond
creek ant;
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
MONEY PACKAGE


Richmond Va. Dec. 2I.--A pouch
containing $4,000 sent by the Federal
Reserve Bank OF Richmond TO bank
In Columbia, s, C.. disappeared in
transit last Saturday and IL believed to
have been stolen Detectives are now
at work In several cities
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Missionary Meeting.

Mrs. j. Russo! Crawford was hostess
to the Woman's Missionary Society of
the First Presbyterian church on Thurs
day afternoon. A large number was
present and an interesting program
was rendered.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Bank Moves Into New Quarters.

The Bank Josephine which has con
Quoted its business in Mr. lIarkins' OF :
flee the rast eight months. has moved
into it's new building Just completed at
the corner CT Court ana Main streets
II In pronounced by all who have seen
II u lie enc Of the handsomest banking
houses IN the state.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
PikeDiNe Items
For Holiday Visitors.

Miss Thelma Morgan and Mr. Thos.
Hartman. Jr.. we're hosts to number Of
their friends on Thursday evening at
the home of Miss Morgan. in honor Oh
the young people who are home for the
holidays. The evening was spent with
various forms Of entertainment, and a.
a late hour refreshments were served.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
NEW YEAR GREETINGS.

Here. wishing each and every
reader OF the Big Sandy News. an
enormous overwhelming, stupendous,
gieantically and mastodonicly prosper
Gus New Year" Harry Cohen.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Visitor Here.

Homer Yates and college chum,
who have been attending the univer-
sity at Delaware, Ohio, stopped over
for visit to Rice Braley, while en-
route to Louisa to spend the holidays
with Mr.. ard Mrs. Frank Yates
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04

Children burned To Death.

ON last Friday night near the Forks
OF Denver. the residence OF Moss NIP
er was destroyed by FIRE. Three OF his
children were burned to death and his
wife barely escaped with her life. Orig
on OF the fire unknown
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Here From Jenkins.

Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Smith and lit
tie daughter are here for few days
guests OF MIS-. Smiths parents, Mr..
ard Mrs. James A. Kilgore. They have
been living at jenkins, but will leave
in the next few days for Jasper, Ala
bama, their former home. where they
will again reside.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Catlettsburg Items
Donated Graphophone.

Mr. and Mrs. John NJ Hopkins OF
Ashland. have very generously donated
n beautiful Pathe machine to be sent
TO the base hospital in France. where
Miss Frances Hampton is nursing
British and American soldiers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Returns II W..hinpton.

John E. laync uf the Naval Reserve
Force a. Washington. d. c.. has re-
turned after weeks visit with reIa-
tivsr here
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04

Vile where she VII. attend tikes,lle
College. She was accompanied BY hrs'
j. NJ. Davidson. ..,,,.
Miss Elizabeth sowar1s Of Pikeville
was he guest OF Miss Tina spraciin
Tues ~.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Died Az Hotel.

Harrison Adkins OF Logan, West Va
died at Riveryiew hotel here Thursday
night after only two or three days i'll
ness of pneumonia. He leaves fam.
lily. Decedent was Nxty-five years OF
age. The remains were taken to his
late home at Logan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
HON. For Holidays

DIR. Il. F. Archer, who is stationed at
Camp Lee. Petersburg. Va. spent the
holidays with n family and parents
here.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Miss Francis Entertains Club.

The Arachne Club was entertained
on Friday afternoon by Miss Ethel
Ruth francis, honoring Mrs. Evan
Thomas OF Cinderella. w. Va, Misses
Lorraine Bowles, Ruth Greer and Luz
cile Dawes, who are home for the hol-
idays. A number OF guests We're pres
ent and the afternoon was greatly en-
joycd by all. Al I'VE O'Clock salad
course followed by fruit gelatine with
whipped cream. were served
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Birthday Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs C. C. Bowles entertain
ed number of guests at dinner Sum
day in honor OF the eighteenth birthday
of their son, Harrison Bowles.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Entertained To Dinner.

70 six o'clock dirner New Year Mrs.
WI. Ferry ot Wincht ster. Mr.. and Mrs.
b. c. Hopkins Mrs, ] r. Auxier of
Winchester end little Miss Vivian Ken
dali Of Winchester and Mr. n. NJ
White. Ir. -
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Mo. spradIin Entertain..

| Mrs. Zula L. Spi1.dlin entertained
quite a namber .. her friends Friday
evening In honor OF her brother MIR.
Bronay Davenport OF Bowling Green.
Ky. Dancing aud cards were the fea-
lures nj the ryei 'ngs entertainment ar
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Seventeen Dead.

Francis Large, infant daughter oc
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Large OF Ashland
died. The baby was born october Z.
last and was the twenty-ffrst child
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Large, seventeen
OF which are now dead.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Could
Not Sleep
No
Appetite
Now Well.
We Always
Have PERI
Home

came down Saturday night and left
with her father for Cincinnati, Monday
where she will enter Compbells' Bust
ness School. for a special training
course.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04

Hats. Ladies and Misses, all the new
styles for fall and winter. suits. soate
and one piece drsssss. large line OF
shoes now on dieplay at Justices store
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Returned To Ward. Belmont.

Misses Magdalere and Lcttie May
Rogers have returned to Nashville,
Tenn, where they will resume their
studies at Ward Belmont.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Visited Greenup.

Mr.. and Mrs. e. d. Stephenson have
returned from Greenup where they spent
the holidays with Mrs. Stephenson's pa.
rents, Congressman and Mrs. Bennett.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Carl zerfoss To
Train For officer.

Carl Zerfoss OF Ashland, who has
been engaged in Y NJ C. A. work at
Camp oglethorpe. Ga, has been noti-
Ned that he has been appointed to
eadetship in the officers training camp
at Camp Taylor and that he Is expect
ed to report there January 8.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Leave. For Cincinnati.

Miss Nora Conley left for Cincinnati
to psy al weeks holiday visit to her
brother.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
PosToFFIcE FIX
TUREs FOR SALE.

One general delivery section. esi!
and look boxss and money order di
vision. Bargain. Call OF write O. c
RATLIrF. Hsllisr. KY 12-l4-tt.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04

FOR SALE;-one 1916 model Max
well touring car in good condition. APP
ply at Louisa Garage.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
MOVING To Farm.

Chas. Compton Of Pike-co., who 70
Gently purchased n farm on Chadwick's
creek of Marvin Bartram at consid-
Grafton OF $4,000, is moving his family
10 same Nh. Bartram is moving his
family to Hampton City.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
New Year Dance.

The New Years dance given in the
Odd Fellows hall. was enc OF the most
elaborate ard successful affairs of its
kind ever given here. A number OF
guests from out of town were present
and all report an enjoyable time,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Called To No..tk,

I. F. Calhoun, who has been spend
Ing IA ten Gays i"rlough with his pa
rents here. was unexpectedly called by
telegram Saturday, to return to Nor
folk at oitve
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Visitors Here.

Mr.. R. o. Iioneker of Pikeville join
ed Mrs. Horaker for visit to her Pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Kilgore.
Miss Lavonne Horaker, their daughter
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04

''Rook nd Pollyanna" and ct a late
hour Ice cream cake and coffee were
served TO the guests
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Party At Derriana.

A very merry party gathered at the
home OF Misses Alice and Helen Rec
ord at the Derriana on Wednesday ey
ening The evening WAS spent with
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Guests Here.

Mr.. and Mrs James .. Lackey Of
Louisa. were Christmas guests OF Judge
and Mrs. j. H. Mcconnell.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
Nav Coal cp...tion.

Mr.. Miller OF Minneapolis Mimi. has
bsen here ciosing up contract on the
Henry Porter mineral on lower Johns
creek This 10 rr'h TO be one OF the
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-28
NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE
SET FOR PROVING WILL AND
FOR HEARING PETITION FOR
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATIONS
WITH THE WILL ANNEXED.

In the Sixth Judicial District Court
of the State of Nevada, in and for
the County of Humboldt.
In the Matter of the Estate of John
Gauler, Deceased.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-28
CHAPTER III.
Go to Church.

Upon enlistment we had identity
disks issued to US. These were small
disks of red fiber worn around the neck
by means of a string. Most of the Tom
mics also used a little metal disk which
they wore around the left wrist by
means of a chain. They had previous
ly figured 1t out that if their heads
were blown off, the disk on the left
wrist would identify them. If they lost
their left arm the disk around the neck
would serve the purpose, but If their
head and left arm were blown off, no
one would care who they were, 81 1t
did not matter. On one side of the
disk was inscribed your rank, name,
lumber and battalion, while on the
other was stamped your religion.
G. of E., meaning Church of Eng
land; r. c., Roman Catholic; W., Wes-
leyan; p, Presbyterian; but If you
happened to be an atheist they left 1t
blank, and just handed you a pick and
shovel. On my disk was stamped c. of
E. This is how l got it: The lieuten-
ant who enlisted me asked my religion.
I was not sure of the religion of the
British army. so / answered, "Oh, any
old thing" and he promptly put down
G. of r.
Now, just imagine my hard luck. Out
Of five religions l was unlucky enough
to pick the only one where church
parade was compulsory!
The next morning was Sunday. I
was sitting in the billet writing home
to my sister telling her of my wonder
full exploits while under fire-all re-
cruits do this. The sergeant major put
his head in the door of the billet and
shouted: &c. of Z. outside for church
parade :"
l kept on writing. Turning to me, In
a loud voice, he asked, "ERpey, aren't
you C. of Ell"
l answered, "Yep."
In an angry tone, he commanded,
Don't you yep me. Say, Yes, SER
geant major"
81 did so. Somewhat Modified, he
ordered. "Outside for church parade"
/ looked up and answered. II am
not going to church this morning"
He said, "Oh. yes, you arel !"
l answered. "Oh, no, I'm not But
l went.
We lined up outside with rifles and
~bayonets, 120 rounds of ammunition,
wearing our tin hats, and the march
to church began. After marching about
five kilos, we turned of the road into
an open field. At n end of this field
the chaplain was standing in a timber.
We formed a semicircle around him.
Overhead there was a black speck cir
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-28
GUNNER, JERNNd n FRANCE
| @I97 on |
lARThus GUY EnpfYl

shaving soap, and a razor made of tin,
with made in England" stamped on
the blade; when trying to shave with
this it made you wish that you were
at war with Patagonia, SO that you
could have a 'hollow ground" stamped
"Made in Germany then your house.
wife, button-cleaning outfit, consisting
Of a brass button stick, two stiff
brushes, and a box of SOLDIERS
Friend" paste; then a shoe brush and
a box of dublin. a writing pad, indel-
ible pencil, envelopes, and pay book,
and personal belongings such as a
small mirror, a decent razor and a
sheaf Of unanswered letters, and Tags.
In your haversack you carry our iron
rations, meaning a tin of bully beef,
four biscuits and a can containing tea,
sugar and Oxo cubes; a couple of
pipes and a pack of shay, a tin of rife
oil, and a pull-through. Tommy gen.
orally carries the oil with his ratiOns /;
1t gives the cheese a sort of sardine
taste.
Add to this a first-aid pouch and a
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-03-28

gerous. because you are liable to burn
holes in the garments If you are not
careful.
Recruits generally sent to Blighty
for a brand of insect powder adver-
tised as Good for body lice" The adj
vertisement is quite right; the powder
is good for 'cooties; !" they simply
thrive on II.
The older men of our battalion were
wiser and made scratchers out of
wood. These were rubbed smooth with
a bit of stone or sand to prevent splin-
tiers. They were about eighteen inches
long, and Tommy guarantees that a
scratcher of this length will reach
any part Of the body which may be at
tackled. Some of the fellows were lazy
and only made their scratchers twelve
inches, but many a night when on
guard. looking over the top from the
fire step of the front-line trench, they
would have given a thousand "quid"
for the other six inches.
Once while we were in rest billets an
Irish Hussar regiment camped in an
open field opposite u billet. After
they had picketed and fed their horses.
a general shirt hunt took place. The
troopers ignored the call Dinner up"
and kept on with their search for big
game. They had a curious method of
procedure. They hung their shirts over
a hedge and beat them with their en-
trenching tool handles.
I asked one of them why they didn't
pick them off by hand, and he an
swered, "tNe haven't had a bath for
nine weeks or a change of clabber. If
1 tried to pick the coolies off my shirt,
After taking a close look at his shirt, l
agreed with him it vas alive.
The greatest shock a recruit gets
when he arrives at his battalion Ia
France is to see the men engaging In a
"cootie" hunt. With an air of con-
tempt and disgust he avoids the COM
pany of the older men, until a couple
of days later. in a torment of itching,
he also has to resort to a shirt hunt,
or spend many a sleepless night of
misery. During these hunts there are
lots of pertinent remarks banded back
and forth among the explorers, such
as, "Say, Bill, I'll swap you two little
ones for a big one" or, I've got a
black one here that looks like Kaiser
Bill"
One sunny day in the front-line
trench, | saw three officers sitting out
side of their dugout ("cooties" are no
respecters of rank; l have even noticed
a suspicious uneasiness about a certain
well-known general), one of them was
a major, two Of them were exploring
their shirts, paying no attention to the
occasional shells which passed over
head. The major was writing a letter /;
every now and then he would lay aside
his writing-pad, search his shirt for a
few minutes, get an inspiration, and
then resume writing. At last he fin
ished his letter and gave 1t to his run
ner.' / was curious to see whether he
was writing to an insect firm, so when
the runner passed me 1 engaged him
in conversation and got a glimpse at
the address on the envelope. 1t was
addressed to Miss Alice Somebody, in
London. The runner" informed me
that Miss Somebody was the majors
sweetheart and that he wrote to her
every day. Just imagine ii, writing a
love letter during a ''cOotie" hunt; but
such is the creed of the trenches.