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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-10-31

Vote for o. r. WefferIirg candi-
date for Commissioner of Public
Works. Endorsed by Central Labor
Council.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-10-31
For Public Works

O. f. Wefferling, endorsed by Or
ganizcd Labor.
H. V. Emmons, street foreman.
r. 3. Williams, contractor.
Scott Reauey, automobile supply
dealer.
j. NJ. Salter. school teacher.
y. u. Merrill, Mayor and present
Commissioner of Public Works.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-10-31
LOCAL UNIONS

BARRIERS, Local No. 446-Meets fourth
Thursday in each month. r w Sol.
ONION. President, Phone Main 32
Christ Balmer, Secretary, Phone
Main Eq4R
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1919-10-31
For Health and Safety

tOr hedlCH ana odIety
{. A. Turner, logging business.
A. r. Holmberg, building laborer
T, J. Kelly, present incumbent
Newton Jones, sawmill superin-
tendent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
ASBERRY.
WILLIAM MARCuM.

William Marcum was born in Law
rence-co., KY, June 6. 1894, and was
suddenly called to the great beyond
December z, 1918. William was a son
of Pharoah and Emma Marcum and
was coal miner and was working in
the mines at Sesser ILL.,, when he met
his sad fate between two coal cars far
down in the earth and far from home
and friends except Mr.. Robert Evans
whom he had worked with In Ohio and
went to Sesser. H., with him. He took
his remains back to his home in Ohio
where he was buried near his home.
this being his request some time ago.
He was an honest, sober young man
Jolly and courteous in his manner and
made many friends wherever he went.
Death came at an unexpected mo-
ment and his spirit fled to the God
who gave It.
Death is an unwelcome guest in
any home. but comes to all. no age or
sex is spared and we must bow to the
will OF Him who doeth all things we'll
He leaves father, mother. two sis
ters, two brothers and many friends.
Heaven has gained another soul.
He hac been in the U. S. service and
was discharged and came home. He Is
now discharged from the wars of con-
flicts of this life and has gone home
to meet Norah G., Pauline and Frank
and many friends that loved him here
on earth. The writer knew him from
childhood and to know him was to
love him. Weep not, William is at
rest. A. II.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
WALBRIDGE..

Pvt. Fred J. See of Camp Dix. N. J.,
came home on furlough for a visit
to his parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. Crit
ee. He left Christmas day for camp.
Sam and Wayne See OF Pt. Pleas
ant, w. Va. came for visit with
home folks while their brother Fred
was at home.
Lawrence Peters has returned from
Yeager. w. Va. Y.
Chas. Ferrel returned to Russell
Saturday.
Welzie Peters OF Camp Sheridan,
Ala, came on = turlough to spend
Christmas with his mother, Mrs. Jane
Peters. He returned to camp Mon
day.
Mrs. A. c. Ferrel left Saturday to
visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. w.
Marrs OF Pike county.
The Christmas tree and entertain
ment December "a, was largely at
tended. Several presents were dis
tributed A few minutes talk by each
of the three soldier boys present was
interesting.
Pvt, Willis. J. Wells. who recently
arrived in New York came home for
= visit TO his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
ii. Wells. He has been over the top
quite number of times, was severely
wounded, was ON battlefield &c hours
before any one came to him He has
Interesting experiences to tell.
Mrs, Wells received a letter from
her son. Talmage. stating he Is in
a Kentucky hospital and ,-ll soon be
home for a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. @. Peters left Tues
day for a visit TO Portsmouth
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
YANK TROOPS
VERY HEALTHY

Coblex, December 75.-Ths percent
ago of sickness among the occupying
troops is unusually low, according to
the estimates of the Third Army med
ical officers. The number of cases in
the eight evacuation hospitals within
the occupied area is about 1000, most
OF them being influenza,
~ Figuring tho number Of occupying
troops as 100000 the sickness amounts
to less than IL per cent. In peace
time the sickness among soldiers av-
erages from to3 per cent.
The excellent condition OF the men
is due partly to good billets. There is
just enough drilling to keep the SOL
diers in condition. and there is no over
crowding or illness from fatigue or ex-
posure.
The Third Army has hve hospitals
In CobleZ and two at Treves and one
at Mayen. Most OF these are former
German hospitals and the equipment
is modern in every detail.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
WILLIE HATFIELD SAFE.

Robert Hatfield of Lowmansyille,
has heard from his son, Willie Hat
field. who Ia In France and has been
in some of the hardest fighting. He
wa sin the battle of Argonne Forest
for twenty days in succession. The
letter which was written December
g. follows:
Dear F'ather:-Received your letter
of November 6. Glad you all are well.
This leaves me well. Am still at Pas
savant. France; don't know Just how
long we will be here. l doh't know
when will get to come bafk home.
We may have to go to GeHmany to
DO guard duty yet and II WI do that
will mean next summer befbre get
home. I hardly think We will have to
go into Germany. though In the army
you can't tell anything about what is
going to take place until yd get or
ders to move. Some say vi will be
among the first ten division return-
ing TO America. but Cont lpow.
We haven't had much cold Weather
yet. but plenty OF rain. The build
16e6. France u sure some old country,
little old stone villages everywhere
l have not seen town yet as large
or pretty as Paintsviile.
Everybody here was very happy and
overjoyed when the war ended.
There are no boys from home with
me except Ed. George. but there are
lots of boys from Lawrence county
with me. T. saw Jack Tahnoose the
other day. He had just returned from
the hospital. He received slight wound,
but is all right now. received let
ter from Simon Chandler. He said
Arlie Spears vas in the hospital the
was working in. Simon is at Camp
Hass, France. There is boy from
Louisa with me. He gets the Big Sam
dy News and get to read It,
The last big drive was in we had
5000 guns of large calibre firing on
the huns all at the same time. The
drives we made on the Verdun front
is what won the war. In the last at
tack we made on the huns got knock
ed out for about an hour with q three
inch shell. but | didn't 60 to the hos
pital. II seemed to affect my heart
in some way and take smothering
spells yet and can hardly get my
breath.
Pvt. WILLIE HATFIELD
Co A 113 Inf. A. p. f
A. p. o.. 765. France.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
LETTER FROM FRANCE.

| Miss Carrie Borders. of South
Portsmouth. KY, received the follow
ing letter a few weeks ago from
Thony Asbury Young, who gave his
life for his country November s. He
was from Ulysses. and young man
who was loved by all who knew him.
friends learned of his death with
much regret:
Somewhere in France,
Dear Old Friend:
Today. while thinking OF home and
friends will answer your letter that
received yesterday, and can say | was
mighty, GLAD to hear from you dear
old playmate.
| wonder If we will ever be together
again like we were at school? l hope
80 any way. Your letter was on the
way quite awhile. Would like to hear
from you oftener as your letters are
10 cheerful.
I have been In the southern part of
France for some time and am anxious
to go to the front. l hope to get one
good shot at those devils" (pardon
mel the Huns / mean Guess they will
get me sure.
/ suppose the folks in the U. S. A,
think war is fun. As for me / can't say
so. | am here and know something
about 1t and I'll say this much. 1t
certainly is no place for one-eyed
mAn. Hal Ha!
Too bad about your friend. know
it's hard to give them up for I've had
the experience. | gave father. moth,
er. sisters and sweetheart, but am
trusting God for my return. l turned
and walked away from them with a
very heavy heart.
never let love bother my mind now
have something else to do. but
when the war is over and come back
| think will settle down and live a
happy, peaceful life.
Wishing you q long. happy life and
hoping you write me another letter
as encouraging as the rest have been
God be with you Is the prayer of your
old friend and playmate.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03

Christmas was celebrated in all OF
the churches with appropriate exer-
cises. IL was truly a joyous season
with peace on earth once more.
The series conducted by Rev. De
Garmo at the Baptist church were
well attended. The sermons preached
by Rev De Garmo were clear and
forceful.
Rev, Charles Barton arrived from
Mississippi 20 spend Christmas with
his family,
Mr. and Mrs. L. Dempsey entertain
cd their Children AT dinner on Christ
mas. The following being present;
Rev. and Mrs. Charlie Barton and
children. Mir. and Mrs. Frank Cooper
and children OF Paintsville. Mrs. Chas,
Moss OF Jenkins and Miss Gladys at
home.
Harold Speer, who has been attend
ing the Louisville Dental College spent
the holidays with his parents DR.. and
Mrs. A. d. Speer. Miss Irene Speer
returned TO Pikeville college after
spending Christmas at home,
Mrs. Spence and daughter, Marie
are visiting Mrs. Spence's sisters. Mes
danes. L. b. Goble. G. w. Ward and
j. C. Newberry.
The young folks of Inez made merry
during Christmas week, On Thurs
day night they were entertained at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs, Il. w. Kirk
on Friday night they were at the
home of Mr. and Mrs, Buddy Cassidy,
while on Saturday night Miss Irene
Speer waA hostess at the home OF her
parents. DR., and Mrs, A. d. Speer.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Newberry enter
tninee their children during the Christ
mas week.
Misses Roberta and Nellie Kirk
spent their vacation from Paintsville
Sandy Valley Seminary with their
grandmother Mrs. Alice NJ Kirk.
Rev. and Mrs. e. N. Hart OF Pike
Vile spent the Christmas week with
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Newberry.
Miss Virginia Newberry is spend
ing the holidays in Huntington.
Mrs. @. w Hale OF, Kermit is vis-
iting her mother, Mrs. A. M. Kirk.
Word has Been received by Mr.. ano
Mrs. Fan Ward that their son. Ma
than. has arrived In New York. He
has lost part OF his left arm and Is
wounded in one leg. John Wolf has
arrived in New York. Both the boys
are in the hospital.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
ENTIRE
DEBT TO BE PAID

Louisville. KY Dec. 81 .--Inheri-
lance taxes on the estate OF the late
Mrs. Mary Liley Bingham. formerly
Mrs. Harry NJ. Flagler, Of New York
spaid on the basis of final valua-
tion, will produce t4.5s7.41s.ss. and
not only cover tho indebtedness OF
the State OF Kentucky. placed at s3.-
165,106,10. but leaves . balance In the
State treasury of $1.372.s12.79. accord
ing to the report of the state inheri-
tance appraiser. filed in County Court
here today.
The report shows the estate to be
worth s99.5Sa. .s66.4l. and increase of
approximately $30.0O0.000 over the val
uation placed upon 1t by the execu-
tors at the time of Mrs. Bingham's
death in Louisville, July 27. 1917.
The Increased valuation swells the
portion of Mrs. Louise Clisby Wise.
of New York the favorite niece of
Mrs. Bingham and the principal beni-
ficiary under her win to s72.846. .639.45
according to the figures Of the aDprais
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
JUDGE S. W. HACER
dies AT OWENSBORO
OF STATE WORK
MANS COMPENSATION BOARD
AND FORMER NOMINEE FOR
GOVERNOR.

Judge S. w. Hager former Ash
land citizen. died Saturday morning at
his home in Owensboro. KY. following
an Illness of over a years duration
due TO nervous breakdown.
The remains arrived In Ashland on
Sunday afternoon and were taken TO
the home of s, +. Hager whore the
funeral services we're held Monday
morning. The pastor of the Christian
Church at Owensboro of which Judge
liager was an active member had
charge OF the services assisted by Rev
Donald Ford. pastor OF the First Chris
tian Church. Ashland.
Judge Hager who was nephew of
Mr.. Sam L. Hager and cousin of
Judge John S. Hager, Edgar Il, Hag
er and w. c. Hager. OF Ashland was,
prior to going to owensboro. engaged
In the clothing business in Ashland.
Upon going to Owensboro Mr.. Hager
engaged in the newspaper business
becoming owner and publisher OF the
Owensboro Inquirer which became one
one OF the most prominent democratic
publications In the state. Mr., Hager
using II as medium to advance the
cause OF the Democratic party In the
councils of which he took leading
part, Judge Hagard at the time of
his death was chairman of the State
Workman's Compensation Board, and
II was while attending meeting of
the board at Frankfort about a year
ago that he was seized with the ILL
ness which resulted in his death.
Judge Hager served as Gtate treasurer
and auditor and was the Democratic
nominee for governor in 1907. He also
served for several years as Judge of
his home county.
Mrs. Hager and two sons survive.
Bruce. who wa sassociated in the
newspaper business with his father in
Owensboro and Lawrence. who Is in
France, serving as a lieutenant with
the American army and to whom was
sent cablegram last week advising
hi mo fhis fathers serious condition
but who evidently had not received
same as no word has been heard from
him since
Wilbur s. Hager was born In Salyers
Vile KY, in 1858. being a son OF VIM.
and Phoebe Hager. pioneer citizens
OF the Big Sandy Valley. whose ster-
ling character did much to instill in
tho minds and hearts OF the sturdy
people of that section OF the state the
principles OF right, justice and the
love and fear OF God. The characteris-
tics OF his parents were plainly mark
cd Wilbur Hager and to HON and
the mthe state owes much for the
splendid civic and religious Influence
which they exerted.
The part which Judge Hager took
in the political affairs OF his home
county. state and nation was a very
progressive ono and the name of no
man in Kentucky is better known in
Kentucky politics than that of Judge
8. w. Hager, upon whom his party
conferred many honors In addition to
those already mentioned among which
was the craftsmanship of the state
at which he was in charge
of many OF the state campaigns,
work that always resulted in adci-
tionai prestige to his ability, honesty
and sagacity.
Judge Hager was member of the
various Masonic bodies in Ashland by
which he was honored by the highest
offices within their gift,-Ashland In
dependent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
BRIDGE COLLAPSES
| WITH G. R. LEWIS
Louisa Travelling Salesman
and Horse Injured by
Bridge Falling.

e b y
George r. Lewis. the travelling sales
man, h2t4a narrow escape from death
on NeE1eears day. He started or 4 rs
Of his is[-gular trips up Tug g5Fer vsa.-
ley on horseback. When Crossing Dom
ithan creek on bridae Z located near
Robt. w. Wilson's home the bridge
gave way, George and Me horse went
Gown with the wrsckage into the swol-
len stream. Both escaped alive, which
is very remarkable fact. George is
considerable bruise4 and quite sore
from the fall, but Otherwise he is re-
ported to be all rignt. The horse was
not able to make the return trip to
Louisa. A team and buggy were sent
TO Donithan and George was brought
home
MoRAL:-A stitch In time on some
of the bridges in this county may save
lives, lawsuits and a lot OF money.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
DATE OF ROAD
MEETING CHANGED
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10. is TIME
FOR BIG SANDY HIGHWAY r
MEET AT PAINTsvILLE.

The date OF the Big Sandy highway
meeting at PaintsvilIe has been chang
ed from January to February 10 at
the request OF Ashland business men.
Their plea was that 80 many who are
Interested in the project are just now
very busy with invoicing ane other
work that must be done in the first
days or the New Year.
The Rotary Club of Ashland plans
to have big attendance at the meet
ing on February 10. Huntington bus
iness men also are showing much in
terest. Let everybody boost the meet
ing at Paintsyille. Don't wait to be in
Wted 1t is for everybody who feels
a real interest in good roads. Show
your colors by being there
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
RETURNED SOLDIERS
GUESTS OF HON 0 R
DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION GIVEN
IN A LOUISA HOME NEW
YEARS EVE

The old year was mustered out Tues
day night in Louisa at the hospitable
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Adams
and when, at the zero hour. the New
Year arrived and went over the top
for It's twelve months service Il found
quite q crowd OF jolly young people
gathered there to give II a booat and
a hearty best O. luckl"
Credit for this happy affair is due
TO Mrs VIII McDyer. daughter of the
household. who is here visiting her pa
rents. The chief feature was that of
a reception In honor OF the young men
who have returned home from the
army.
BY nine o'clock the residence was
filled with guests Soon the strains of
patriotic music sounded through the
rooms. calling forth from their quar-
terB on the second floor procession
OF Red Cross nurses and soldier boys
who marched down the stairway, thru
the dining room and into the parlor.
Loud applause from all the guests
greeted the appearance and accom-
panied the march OF the inspiring pro-
cession. The soldiers were in uniform
anc the girls impersonating nurses
wore the regulation Red Cross cos
tune Mrs. d. C. Spencer. mother of
Ed. X. Spencer. just returned from a
year overseas, led the procession Of
soldiers when they marched to the
parlor and formed into receiving line
in the following order:
Ed. X. Spencer. Sergeant Major
Areo Service.
Lieut.. Howard Highberger.
Lieut., Eskill Adams.
James B. Hughes.
George w. Mcclure.
Luther Atkins.
Will T. Cain, Jr
After the guests had passed down
the line an appropriate prayer was
offered by Rev. H. o. Chambers. Then
came the singing OF patriotic songs by
chorus; o very pretty vocal render
ing of There's Long, Long Trail" by
Miss Gladys Atkins; and some excel
lent violin music by Misses Kissie
Burns and Agnes Abbott. Mrs. G. r.
Vinson was pianist.
In the dining room the guests were
served with delicious and perfectly
harmless punch.
"a very delightful evening" was the
sincere verdict OF each guest. The
older ones dropped out" along about
IL o'clock. leaving only those of mill
tary age to salute the New Year.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
KENTUCKY BOY AonoREo

Upon a Frankfort boy has been
conferred the honor Of carrying the
confidential dispatches OF Col. Il
NJ. House in Paris James Ccott Polls
grove son OF A G. Polsgrove, OF Fran
kfort. has been appointed private
messenger TO Col. House. and TO him
will fall much Of the responsible and
important work OF transmitting the
dispatches during the peace confer
ence. Polsgroye enlistd in the ma
rims last May and while in training
at Paris Island, s. c.. was awarded
honors and medal for superior
Workmanship. He sailed for over
seas In July
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
WAR is FOLLOWED
BY PESTILENCE

Every war has been accompanied by
a pestilence of more or less severity,
as well as famine. These evils seem
to go hand in hand as triple alliance.
In the old days when wars were
common there were plaques of chol-
era. the black death. and smallpox
that carried the people Off In the
Civil war the main scourges were 6y-
sentery and yellow fever.
During our war with Spain typhoid
fever carried Off more soldiers than
Spanish guns did.
The people In 1914 thought 1t per-
fectly easy to master diseases and
prevent any more scourges.
Then came the World war. such q
war as the world had never dreamed
of. which was accompanied by the
Spanish influenza or a form OF Ia
grippe, which was world wide, reach
ing about all parts of the earth. and
which has taken hundreds OF thous-
ands Of lives in toll an dis still claim
ing victims by the thousands.
This disease will soon run Its course.
Such Is the history of all wars and
will continue to be.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
MADGE

Smith Adams who has been work
ing at Ashland returned home Sun
day.
OliverBurchett. of Deephole was a
busines visito rhere Monday.
Henry May, who has been visiting
relatives in Pikeville returned home
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard Bradley and
children spent Christmas with J. w.
Bradley and family.
Mrs. Burnam Roberts visited Mrs
NJ. Nelson Tuesday.
Walter Barnett. of Martha, w. va.
is the guest OF relatives here.
Bro. Parker, Of Irish Creek. visited
visited r. IT. May and family Friday
and Saturday night.
(. Lee Adams, who has been visiting
home folks. returned to Ashland on
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ Spillman. of
Twin Branch, spent Wednesday with
Mr.. ana Mrs. r. T. May
Miss Bessie Bradley. of Lundale. w.
Va. spent Christmas with home folks
Martin Adams was business vis-
itor at Yatesville Friday.
Elves Wellman was shopping in
Louisa Monday
Miss Dell Turner spent Monday ev-
ening with Misses Georgia Lee and
Gladys Hays.
Mrs. John Wellman and children
spent Monday with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Fernando Meek, of Bussey-
ville y
Milt Bradley and Allen Hutchinson
spent Sunday evening with ]. N. Rob-
erts
Little Richard Nolen is very sick at
this writing.
Miss Bessie Clarksou visited her
cousin. Miss Ines Wellman, Friday.
Vincent Nolen called on Miss Blanch
Hav uncay.
Kay Jordan Of Louiss. was here on
Tuesday.
J. o. Plgg and son. Lonnie, were at
Russeyville Tuesday.
Elwo I'D Hutchison. of Evergreen
spent Tuesday wit hhome folks.
Lee Nolen left Sunday ft4I.ee coun-
" whore he has employnl>t.
Thomas Clarkson. OF Nevacos w. Va
visited relatives here Saturday
John Nelson and wife left Thurs
day for ColunbuA Ohio, whore they
expect { omake their future homo.
Willie Mcclure, OF Louisa visited
relatives here Saturday
Mrs Fred Bradley is no better at
this writing.
Dan Wellman spent Sunday with
John Garrison an dfamily.
Mrs. ]. f. Nolen and daughter. Ef-
fie were shopping at Busseyville on
Monday.
S. F. Roberts visited John clarkson
Monday.
School closed here Friday with Miss
Violet Roberts teacher She has taught
a successful term.
Weeping Willow.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-01-03
GAS RESOURCES
OF EASTERN KY.

Barbourviile, Ky, December 29.-
Natural gas operations in Eastern
Kentucky have made such progress as
TO Justify the belief that this state VIII
aome time rival West Virginia in ma
turai gas production.
A limited market has delayed
thorough development of the held, nut
during the past year some OF the larg-
est development companies In ire
country have thoroughly prospecteu
from Boyd and Carter counties on the
north, down through the eastern tler
of counties TO Knox and Whitley near
tho Tennessee border. and many gas
wells producing upward from ooooVo
feet have been drilled. Some of these
wells are supplying small local deA
mands; the majority are capped
awaiting a market, while in few in
stances gasoline reduction plart7 ptil-
,ze the output In the manufae'ire OF
gasoline.
The Dlmick interests hnvc drilled a
number OF large gassers IN ifloyd and
neighboring counties d! lave com-
pleted large carbon plant at Mayton'
la miles south Of Prestonsburg. Eleven
Floyd county field, one OF which shows
up for 100000 cubic feet.
some gassers OF large capacity have
been drilled in Martin county, In the
Inez pool, while Carter and Boyd coun-
1es have turned out a number ~ gas
wells OF fair capacity. Drilling at Ben
ton. near the cprter7Boyd 'ine, ihe
Barrick oil company during the past
woek completed a Eas well OF ''So9 Vvo
cubic feot capacity
Caa wells OF good capacity hnve been
. drilled IN the petroleum helds extenu-
Ing nouthwnrd through brca'n,.t
wolfe and Leo counties, while At the
Iower end or tho Eastern kentpcky
.>id somo largo gnanors have beer
.-IlIod IN Clay. Knox and while,
rounf'on. Two Eaa wells drilled y
1nnrn ago have lboon supplying bar
|.HrII|I1 N ne interval and p'l'l show