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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-10

mors are that he viii haiI soon fol
France. or be transferred to another
camp
Miss Edith Goble and children have
returned from short visit to friends
on Beaver Creek. tf
Mrs Jonh Hensley arrived Monday
night from Petersburg. Va, where she
has been for a visit 10 her husband
who has recently been transferred to
Hoboken, N J. He will sail soon for
France.
Capt. Ernest r. Archer Is reported
to have sailed for France the latter
part OF last week. He left Camp. Lee
Tor Hoboken. N. j.. and has probably
sailed from there.
Leslie Pope. who has finished his
business course at Bowling Green has
returned home.
Mr.. Sam Davidson. who has been
critically III for the past week. is i'm
proving.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Stumbo, OF Weeks
bury spent the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. o. Harmon
Mrs c. L. Hutsinpiller Is visiting
her mother. Mrs. Mary ID. Alien at
weeksbury.
10 Annie Allen. OF WeeIxsbury, spent
the weekend with relatives here.
Belvard Friend. OF Cincinnati, was
here the latter part OF the week visit
ing relatives.
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Several Cases Of Smallpox

II. X. Moore and family and two Of
three friends are under guarantees
al his home on the W. H. Adams farm
across on the point from Loulna His
fifteen year -oid son. Tom. developed
small pox last week just before the
last lot OF soldiers left here for camp.
Charley Moore. his brother was In
clnded in the call and expected % 80.
but was detained in the quarantine.
An alternate took his place.
Small pox IL prevalent on fAtile
Blaine. Red flags adorn quite num-
Der OF homes. Il IL said there have
been good many exposures. but vac
cination has been resorted 20 90 that
there Is reason 20 hope for stopping Il
before IL spreads much worse.
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BLAINE ITEMS.

Come to Blaine Saturday, May 18th
All-day speaking under the manage
ment OF the Blaine Red Cross chapter
K L. varney, OF Pikeville, district ag-
ent. will be here TO talk to the farmers
Judge Allen N. Cisco. OF Grayson. and
Rev. Z. l. McEldowney. OF Charleston
w. Va. viii address the people in the
interest OF the Red Cross. This Is a
rare opportunity to have the Red Cross
thoroughly explained to you. and 70
hear why we entered the war In ad-
dition to these great speakers. Miss
Claire Leady, Of Grayson. win sing.
Come. and we feel sure that you will
go home after the day has been spent
feeling amply rewarded for having at
tended.
Miss Ethel Edwards has returned
home after a delightful visit at Louisa
and Portsmouth.
Ruth. daughter OF DIR. and Mrs u. C.
Osborn. spent last week with her grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. williams
DR.. and Mrs, ]. ]. Gambili went to
Louisville. KY. last week to consult a
specialist about DR.. Gambill's health.
They returned Saturday.
W. T. Kouns has resigned his posi-
ton with the Consolidated Grocery Co.
at Ashland and is at home at the
present time.
DIR. ". +. Rice. OF Martha. was here
transacting business Tuesday.
J. L. Evans has gone to Roderfield,
w. Va, to visit his uncle. W. l. Os-
born.
W. 7. Sparks. of Martha, was visit
ing his brother. Dr. H. H. Sparks. on
Sunday.
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Red Cross Items.

At the weekly meeting Of the A. r. c
on last Friday there was a good attend
ance. Everybody worked hard and the
work was quite a success -Four nosp.-
tai garments were finished and two al
most finished Mrs. Robert Auxier. O.
the Auxier Red Cross was viritor,
bringing with her "a finished garments
from her chapter. She reports tina,
rney hope to have II more finished for
this weeks shipment The Lake Di-
vision is urging chapters TO rush the
hospital garments as they are vers
much in need You are needed badly
at this chapter. so try TO either go 70
the work rooms and do your bit OF
Jake some shirts home with you to be
finished.
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The War Situation

After week or more of compare
tive quiet ON the battle line in France
the Germans have started another Of
fensive near Ypres. They made a
slight advance Wednesday at one point
The heavy rains and sheIl-hole ground
back OF the German lines delayed the
starting OF this offensive because OF
the difficulty OF bringing up supplies
and big guns But II will be desper-
ate battle. intended 10 drive the British
from Northern France or cut them of
in the north and capture them.
More Americans are going TO tbs
front every day. over half million
are in France now The Allies seem
confident. but realize they have reach
ed the crisis
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above town in the home OF Mr.. Hensley
Mrs. W. NJ. Hale and Mrs. l. b. Cas-
sadly returned last week from a shop
ping trip in Huntington.
Mr.. L. A. Dempsey made a business
trip down the river last week.
On last week IA OF our boys left for
the training camps. Four Of them
went on Thursday morning. Appro-
pirate farewell exercises were held in
the court house for each detachment.
The following young men went to
Camp Taylor:
Thos. Dobbins. Harrison Endicott.
Edward Akers. Winfield DeLong. Mar
win Crum. Floyd Stepp. Willie cassa-
dy. Isaac Brewer. Peter SUITS, Lafaette
Brown
The following went TO Camp Thomas
John verInillion, Walter d. Osborne.
Alex Cassidy. Alex Mccoy.
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PikeuiNe Items



The grades OF the public school gave
the following program last week.
on Monday afternoon the pupils Of
the first, second and third grades gave
a most enjoyable Program. and in the
evening the advanced fupils OF Miss
Tackaberry's music class gave a bril-
liant recital. An especially interesting
feature OF Tuesday nights program
was Rose Drillv by the expression
pupils OF Miss Felts.
On "Wednesday evening. the fourth
and fifth grades. under the direction
OF Miss Anne Hamlet. gave program
which showed a very marked degree
OF talent.
On Thursday evening the operetta
given By tho sixth and seventh grades
was most enjoyable affair
Friday evening. 10 pupils graduated
from the eighth grade into high school.
with appropriate addresses. the speak
err OF the evening being Rev. c. {.
Dawes. who presented the diplomas.
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Locals and Personals.

.o~Ato anu TOTU0uIIUs
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Mink, OF Al
len. are visiting Mr.. MIninx's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Mink, at the
Elizabeth Hotel.
DIR. X. III. Leete is in Cincinnati this
week to visit Mrs. Leete. who is rapid
~ improving at hospital there.
Mrs c. Y. Ligon and Miss Ruth Ar
cher were at Harold last week In the
interest OF Liberty Bonds.
Mrs. w. H Layne has returned from
a witt OF 10 days in Huntington.
Mrs. w. B. Burke. who has been Wis
iting in Cincinnati, has returned home.
w. r. Jilison was in Winchester last
week in the Interest OF the oil COM
panies.
Mrs. w. r. JilIson was the ali-day
guest OF Mrs. &c Hall on Friday.
Seitz Clark has accepted position
with the Star Drug Co.
Mr.. Gochat. OF Huntington, was en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Sprad1
lin last week.
Mrs. NJ J. Leete and Mrs. j. w.
Wine are Visiting Mrs. Wines parents
at Hindman.
Winston Burke, who has been In
poor health for few months, Il home
on vacation. He was connected with
the Pullman Co.. at Nashville, Tenn.
His friends are anxious for his speedy
recovery.
J. D. Harkins has sufficiently recov-
cred from a recent attack Of tonsilitis
TO be out again.
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INEz

1Ir. W. r. Mccoy has returned from
q business trip down the river.
Mrs. Ben Porter has gone to Hun
fineton where her son. Mr.. Roscoe
I Preston. is undergoing an operation
DR.. Tom Speer. Of Davy. w. Va. Is
visiting his brother DIR. A. D. Speer.
Mrs. Bonnie Richmond and daughter
Della. visited relatives in Kermit ov-
cr Sunday.
Mr.. Melvin James. who is employed
IN the pump station in Kermit, came
hoom for a short visit.
Mrs. Floyd Cornett and Mrs, farrell
made a trip up Middle Fork on Red
Cross buninose last week.
blcssrs Clark and Cassidy held a
RED Cross mectinf At Camp Branch or
Saturday night.
A case Of ANAL po< q reported JUS
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Ar q A wrixht Of Williamson. was

Mfr. c. A. Wright. OF Williamson. was
A prominent visitor here Sunday.
Mr. w. w. Bentley, and Mr. w. n.
CaudiIl were calling on the business
men here this week.
Mr.. NJ. ID. l.. Greer, OF Myrn, attend
cd TO business affairs here Monday.
Mr.. Conner, manager OF Eikhorn a
shelby Creek Coal Co. was business
visitor here Tuesday
Mr. d. X. Coleman. Of Regina. vas
a prominent visitor aere Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Gould. OF feaeef.
attended the dance at tha Royal Thea
ter Friday evening.
Mrs. Margaret Call and Miss Lirrie
Call. OF Yeager. who were the guests
OF Mrs Rebecca Corvette for a few
days last week. have gone 20 catiettsr
burg to be the guests OF Mr.. and Mr..
chas. Compton.
Mrs. Emma Blair. and daughter. Of
Prestonsburg, were the guests Of MI.
and Mrs. l. C. cievinger. Friday. hay
ing come up to attend the funeral %
their relative. Mr., ,. II. Smith.
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Attorney Eli williams. coal opera
tor, late Of Hazard. KY, was here on
\ lookout for a location here or in Ash
land. No house being available in
Ashland he has probably secured a
part Of the beautiful mansion located
on the Heights. overlooking Upper
Louisa street known as the Brown
property, It having been built by the
late Hon. 7. r. Brown II is now &C.
cupied BY Mr.. and Mrs Delbert Meade,
. young married couple. who will
probably sub-let Mr.. Williams a por-
tion Of the big home Mr.. Williams
speE ;stisf Is near Harold. up the Sandy
Valley. He has a wife and two child
rem. He is son Of the late j. ID.
williams. former prominent hub and
spoke manufacturer Of Ashland. whose
home was at Denton. KY He has le-
gions of friends throughout Eastern
Kentucky who VIII be delighted that he
Il coming back to this section to re-
side in the future. He says that he
feels that he has been away on a long
visit and 10 now getting back home.
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wE5BvILLE.

Isaac Lemons dhd at his home near
here on May l. He was IS years old
and a good citizen and viii be badly
missed
Born. to Leonard Long and wife. a
girl-Minnie Elizabeth
Miss Elizabeth Young. of Cherokee.
is here serving with the Red Cross
Three daughters OF NJ E Sparks
have measles
Uncle Tip Moore. OF Louisa is visit
ing his daughter and numerous friends
here.
L ]. Webb spent Sunday with home
folks.
James Bryant is quite sick at this
time.
Among those who bought Liberty
Bonds We're Mr. and Mrs VIM Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Webb. Mrs. Maggie
Stewart. j. A. Young. Miss Elizabeth
Young, Z. ]. Smith. f. S. Smith, r. But
Ter, Milt Watson. Sam Shepherd and
DIR. Nickel and Mrs. Thompson.
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Turner Speaks to the
County People.

Hcr. James w. Turner. cashier OF
the Paintsville National Bank. went to
Hoods Fork last Saturday and spoke to
a large crowd in the interest of Liberty
Bonds and Savings Stamps Mr.. Tur-
ner spoke for an hour and fifteen min
utes and was given the closest Of at
tention. He is well informed on the
world war and the general happen
ings Of the day and his speech last
Saturday win do great good. Mr.. Tur-
ner is considered one of the most ell
oquent orators Of the mountains and
when he is billed for speech never
fails to draw crowd.
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Funeral Of Baby.

The funeral OF Little Miss Virginia
Greer Call. the nine-months- old daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. w. T.. Call. was
held from the Presbyterian church on
Thursday afternoon A very beautiful
solo was sung By Mrs W. w. Gray. and
a duet by Mrs. Gray and Mrs. J. NJ.
Hatcher The short seromn by Mr.. J.
=. Record was very beautiful and com
forting TO the parents and relatives
The floral offerings were very beauti-
full. and were the tokens OF the loving
sympathy Of their many friends. Tho
burial took place in the family ceme-
terry.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-10
Doubled the Quota.

The Liberty Loan campaign in Pike
county was most successful. the quota
having been more than doubled. The
credit for this fine showing should be
given to the coal companies and their
employees. who responded most liber-
ally. In addition to the large subscrip-
tiohs noted last week. the largest sub
scriptions were as follows;: Edgewa-
ter Coal Co. and its employees. Majestic
Galleries Company and It's employees,
Orfncco Mining Company and it's en-
pIoyes. Alan Thacl<er Fuel Co., and
its employees. Sharon Coal a Coke Co.
and its employees. and the employees OF
Burnwell Coal a Coke Co..
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METHopIsr CHURCH, SOUTH.

Mothers Who Build is the subject
for the preaching hour Sunday morn
ing.
Morning service. 1880. Evening
service 7:45.
Epworth League 6:45-
Prayer meeting "Wednesday 7:4S,
subject. "The Cost Of Power"
Teacher Training Glass Thursday
evening 7:45.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
these services.
HERBERT o. CHAMBERS. Pastor
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Organize Red Cross at Banner.

A very enthusiastic meeting WAS held
at Banner on last Saturday night at
8 o'clock when DIR. Ernest Hart, pas
tor OF the Presbyterian church and
JudgeNA. 4. Patrick made excellent
speeches in the interest OF the Red
Red Cross Society. There was quite
a good crowd out and everybody is
anxious TO begin work at once. Be-
side the local chapter. Banner is the
sixth 10 ask for chapter. the other
five being Auxier. Weeksbury. Way
land. Garrett and Allen.
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@8~9t 4Nta " o8N4Ns
Mrs. Frank Marcum. OF Esco. was
the weekend guest OF Mrs. A. +. AUX
Ter. Mrs. Marcum and Mr.. and Mrs
Auxier were guests for supper ON sun
day evening. OF Mrs James d. Frances
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Price. OF Wolf
Pit. were guests for dinner OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Linton Trivette. on Monday, Ieav-
ing Monday afternoon for Huntington
Miss Kate Miller left Saturday for
her home in Wytheville. Va. She will
visit for several days with her friends
in Tazeweil and Pulaski on her way
home
Misses sara Williamson and Elva
Bevins spent the weekend with Miss
Hattie Weddington at Coal Run.
Miss Sweet May, who has been at
tending school here this winter. and
has been with her sister. Mrs. Joe
Stone. has gone to her home on Johns
Crek.
came up TO attend the funeral OF little
virgie Greer Call. was the guest OF
Mrs d. L. Frances for supper Thursday
evening. spending the night with Mr.
and Mrs. Linton Trivette.
Miss Annie Blackburn. of Stone. ID
the guest OF her sister. Mrs. chas
Bentley.
Mr.. NJ A. Dunlap. OF Jenkins, came
down Friday afternoon and Joined Mrs
Dunlap, who has been the guest OF her
sister. Mrs. S. j. Amick. for several
days. returning home Saturday.
Miss Ruth Greer returned to Oxford
Ohio Monday morning. where she will
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Locals
George crum. of Banner. was hers
on Tuesday.
Mrs. L N. Hatcher returned ON Sun
day from a visit to relatives In Lex
ington-
Mrs. w. r. JilIson was in Ashland the
latter part Of the week
Curtis May, who has been on the sich
list for a few weeks is now able to re-
sumo his work at the Colonial Coal q
Coke Co. Col. May. who filled the va
cancy during Mr.. Mays illness. has
accepted a position with the Modern
Drug Shop.
Mrs. N. NJ. White. Jr.. left Sunday
morning for jackson, Ohio. to visit
friends. Mrs. White and son. who arc
visiting in Mt. Sterling. will join Ar
White in Ashland
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. May and family
of Jenkins. are here visiting relatives.
Miss Elizabeth Butler and Edna
Grace May left Tuesday evening FOR
Pikeville
DIR. L. n. Hatcher was in PikeviIl,
on last Friday.
Miss Bess Lccte Is visiting AIRS. ID. 3
Jenkins IN lro2fpn. Ohio.
Marshal. JOIN Clark. OF Wayland
was here Tuesday.
DR.. and Mrs. L. n. Hatcher VIII leave
Thursday to visit Dr. Hatcher's brothe'
Alike. who Is at Camp sherman. Ru'
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lobe Rule.

lobe Rule has purchased the inter-
ests OF George w. and HerscheIl Prest-
on in the Big Sandy Hardware COM
pany and has entered the store. The
stock is now owned by Mr.. Rule. Clar-
ence Preston and ]. B. Wells Mr..
Wells recently bought ]. L. Patterson's
interest in the business
Mr.. Rule for a number OF years was
connected with the Paintsville Grocery
Company and is considered one Of the
best business men in the valley. He
has been successful in business and is
Q business man Of ability. being con-
nected with some of the largest bust
ness institutions.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-10

Three burglars attempted robbery on
the postoffice here at three o'clock on
Tuesday morning. A railroad pick and
screw driver were the tools used before
thugs put the nitro glycerine into the
combination which was blown off en-
tirely. Mrs. Lou Butler who is night
operator in the telephone exchange
building was awakened by the explos-
ion and quickly gave the alarm OF bur-
glars and the burglars fled from a
window in the rear of the building. The
interior OF the safe was unframed. as
the work was left unfinished when Mrs.
Butler gave the alarm. No clue as to
tine identity OF the burglars has been
found.
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Or. Martin Called From Irorton.

DIR. Martin, OF Ironton. came sunday
evening to see Mr.. Peter Cline. OF Johns
Creek. who has been in declining health
for several months. Mr.. Cline is now
in his eighties and II is feared ms ad-
vanced age is much against his recov-
cry. He was brought from his home
to Mr. Sherman Numery's In order that
he might receive better medical treat
ment-
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Judae XIX SEN. Property.

Judge A. ]. Kirk sold his residence
last week to John B. Wells Of the Big
Sandy Hardware Company and bought
a lot from c. 7. Rule adjoining the
property Of Attorney J. K Wells and
will erect a cottage on same. Mr..
Wells viii move his family to Paints
vile as soon as he can get possession
of his property.
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REo CROSS BENEFIT.

: The Red Cross Benefit at Eldorado
Theater Tuesday night was a big sue
cess. The noe proceeds amounted 70
tl7.2s. The Eternal City. an excel
lent rendition Of Hail Gaines popular
story. pleased the capacity audience
very much Mr.. and Mrs. Burchctt
contributed this affair 20 the Red Cross
The orchestra music was very good
and added to the pleasure OF the Owe
ning.
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In Honor Of Soldier.

Mr.. and Mrs. Gentry were hosts at
dinner party At the Pike Hotel on
Tuesday evening in honor Of Mr.. John
Shaw. covers being laid for Mr.. Shaw.
Mr.. T. J. kendrick. Miss Emma Tacka-
berry. Miss Hester Newberry. Miss
Julia Bennett. Miss Maryland Pierre.
Miss Feits. Miss Virgie McCombs. Miss
Mary Bennett, Miss Maybelle Thomp-
son. Miss Rose Cloves. DR. T. A.
Thompson and Mr.. J. II. ciendenning
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PaintsUiNe Items


Ed vanhoose and Oscar Williams
left Tuesday for st. Louis. Mo, where
they go to buy goods for their retail
stores. Mr.. vanhoose is conducting a
number of retail stores in addition to
the Vanhoose Wholesale Company.
Mr.. Williamson will open shortly a
large general store at Flat Gap with
a $4,000 stock of goods. II Is said
this will be one of the largest stores
in the country and Mr., Williams will
make 1t a success.
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Called to Ft. osIethorpe.

Lieut. jay Preston, Of Beaver Creek.
vino has been at jenkins for sometime,
placticing medicine, was called last
week to report at Fl. Oglethorpe, Ga
He left the latter part OF the weeh-
Lieut.. Preston is fine young man and
will no doubt be OF great service to
the United States Medical Corps.
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CatLettsburg Items
nuiIdina Handsome cottaae.

George Shortridge. 81 years old. son
OF Mr.. and Mrs Shortridge Of Harris
Stop. who live near the home OF b.
H Harris. is building handsome cot
tarc with money he himself saved and
on lot purchased by himself and adj
joining his fathers home. This is
modern and up TO date and is nearing
completion. The cottage has already
been spoken for by parties anxious TO
rent in that lovely locality. This is a
fine example OF what boy can do who
saves his money.
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Returns From. Hospital.

Mrs. ]. N. Morrell. who has been in
a hospital in Huntington for more than
two months. returned home on Satur
day evening. Mrs Morrell was strick
en- with paralysis some time ago and is
improving very slowly. Her numer-
GUS friends are glad to have her home
again and have hope for her recovery.
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Marriages.

Elder z. ]. Harris performed two
marriages here the past week. On
Saturday he united Mr.. c. P. Hamilton
to Miss Macy Bond both Of Red Bush.
The groom is a son OF. Haden Hamil-
ton and the bride is daughter Of Jeff
Bond. They are both from leading
families.
Monday Elder Harris united j. w.
Sellards and Laura Lovern of White
House.
PaintsviIle Herald
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The young ladies' Bible class OF the
Christian church on Monday evening
gave a beautiful party at the home OF
Mr. Emsey bloomsbury on Main street.
in honor OF Mr.. John Shaw. who goes
to enter training camp at Fl. Thomas
Quite a number were present. End deli
cious refreshments were served
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-10
PREAcHINc AT DENNIS.

have changed my appointment from
Ollioville to Dennis. VIII preach at
Bramer Gap the third Sunday n May
at 1890 a M. and at Dennis school
house at 3 O'Clock. We hope to have
a large congregation
H. c. coNLEY, P. c.
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The Woman's Literary Club was re-
ceived by Mrs. J. B. Leech. Saturday
afternoon and the election Of Officers
for the ensuing year took place. Mrs.
L. ]. Frazier was elected president.
Mrs. J. B. Leech ce-president, and
Miss Ida Brown. secretary. The
members OF this club expect to devote
the next years sessions TO current ev-
enfs and to knitting for the Red Cross.
Mrs. James Patton is the retiring pres
fdent and she made most beautiful
talk to the club. thanking the menu
bers for their loyalty and congeniality
In all things during her two years as
president. The next meeting which
win be on Saturday afternoon May
18th at the home Of Mrs. W. H. Flan-
cry.
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Child Receives Bad Cut.

Little Aka Elan. the two-year-old
baby OF Mr.. and Brs. b. J. Elan. un-
fortunately cut her foot while wading
in small stream OF water near her
nome- She stepped on an ugly piece
ef broken glass which cut such deep
cash in the flesh that several stitches
We're taken BY physician
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PaintsviIIe to Give Red Gross
Play Here Saturday.
The high school graduates Of Sandy
Valley Seminary will give an Interest,"
ing Red Cross play on Saturday OF
this week for the benefit OF the Paints
vile chapter. The cast consists OF lots
of nurses and soldiers
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NAVY AND MARINE RECRUITERS

Mckinley Boyd. VIM. b. Boyd and
Charley Conn. Of Dana. Floyd county,
Joined the Marines In Huntington on
Tuesday. Bowdie vickers. Of Price.
W. Va. enlisted for navy service
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MARRIAcE LlcENsEs.

Wiser Gallon. IL. to Della Wells. is.
/. b. Riggs. Al, to Anna Helena Rob
erts, II.
Ernest PlymaIe, p, to Lutte Lakinr.
81.
John Ball. 10. TO Nora Thompson. 81
VIM. David Compton. -, to Anna
Laura Vanhorn. 10.
Cody A. Green. 81, to Afecie f. Moore
10.