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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
PRESCRIBE EXERCISE
FOR THE WOUNDED
aPLAY.THERAPY~ IDEA IS BEING
TRIED OUT IN CAMPS OF
CENTRAL MILITARY
DEPARTMENT..

: Chicago.--tT prescribe an hour OF
| volley ball for your stiff wrist this
morning." is being heard now In a
dozen Of Uncle Sans camps wherein
wounded soldiers are convalesclng. Or,
It may be that the prescription II
something like this: boy, your knee
Joints are pretty stiff and the hinges OF
your hips don't work right. Suppose
you play arch ball for an hour today
and tomorrow and then prolong the
period Of play bit This VIII do more
for you than anything else"
DR.. II. #. Kallenberg. chief OF Y. IL.
Q. A. physical directors In the central
military department, with headquar-
tiers In Chicago, is receiving word al
most daily that the latest method Of
treating wounded men In government
hospitals In such cases as demand ex-
ercise Of Joints. fingers. wrists, legs or
arms, is doing wonders for the sol
oilers. They not only are throwing or
their ailments but are taking on cheer
fulness and new interest In life. he
declares. The treatment is new" IN
that medical men examine each case
and prescribe certain games to fit the
needs OF that case, No playing at
games requiring exercise OF muscles or
Joints Is done save under the direct SUI
pervision OF a medical offlcer. Doctor
Kallenberg asserts.
Helping Government.
Physical directors OF the Y. M. q.
A. are helping the government In these
matters AT this time" explained Doc
tor knllenberg. II understand the ap-
plication OF our theory that the playing
OF certain games mend certain all
ments Is being demonstrated with sue
cess at various camps in the plain re-
construction of the physical man. We
do not under.rate massage, hydro
therapy, electrotherapy or manual
herapy, but We are finding that speci-
fed exercise In play works wonders In
loosening Joints and brings the man to
a normal state"
At the following camps the new
treatment OF .'play-therapy" Is being
used successfully upon hundreds OF
wounded soldiers. sailors aud marines:
Taylor. Dodge, Great Lakes, Fort
Sheridan, Fort Dies Molnes, Fort BEN
Jamin Harrison. U. s. General hospital
No. Il. Denver, and plans are being
made now to establish the treatment
at Camps Funston, Sherman. Custer
and the big Ford hospital, Detroit. 1t
Is reported that Major Kelley at Camp
Grant has set aside two large two
story barracks for n gymnasium and
viii ask the Y. NJ. G. A. for two men to
assist in directing wounded soldiers In
their games.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Local And Personal.

D.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Williams are
rejoicing over the arrival of fine new
baby girl which made its appearance
Tuesday night
Edgar Rice. OF Philadelphia, Pa, and
Francis Rice, of Pikeyille, spent sun
day here the guests of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs, II. B. Rice.
Mrs. II. B. Rice and daughter Miss
Lucille, returned last week from Co
lumbus, Ohio, where they attended the
Centenary convention. They also Wis
tied relatives in Covington, Ky.
Mrs. Fred Atkinson and children re-
turned Tuesday from Ashland where
they have been for some time. their
little daughter being treated by ply
stefan there. Mrs. Burk, the trained
nurse. accompanied them.
Mrs. j. ID. Mayo, Ir., and little daugh
ter. OF Prestonsburg, were the guests
of friends here Wednesday They were
enroute to oil Springs
Judge and Mrs Fred a. Vaughan re-
turned Sunday from visit with rela-
lives in Bardstown.
Heber Conley who has been in France
with the American Army, rturned to
his home in this city this week.
DIR. and Mrs. Ed Conley, of Louis
vile, are here this week the guests OF
relatives, They will locate in Ashland
where Mr.. Conley will practice dem
tistry.
Prof, w o. Game of Bradley, KY. is
here this week the guest of friends
Prof. Game will teach in the Mt. Stcrl-
ing school this year.
NY
returned last week from Ashland. KY,
and Wellston, Ohio, where they visit
ed relatives for a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hagerman OF
Louisa, spent the weekend here the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. L. D, Shrout.
Mrs Marcia Burk, who has been
nursing Mrs. Bette Mayo since she
suffered a stroke of paralysis sixteen
months ago, has returned after spend
ing few weeks vacation at her home
In Ashland.
Mrs. Fred Atkinson and three chill
dren. Marvin, Mary Eloise and Eliza |
beth Leslie. returned TO their home |
here after visiting in Ashland few
weeks.
Mrs. Archie Conley OF McRoberts is
the guest of Mrs Paul Frazier
Rev. H @. Stewards left Monday for
w, Va, where he goes to
attend the Epworth League meeting.
He will be joined by Mrs. Stewards
alter in the week at Huntington.
Union services were held last Sun
lay evening at the Mayo Memorial /
,hurch. Rev. Stewart OF the NJ. f.
,hurch preached to a large crowd. Rev.
Stewards will preach at the NJ. e.
,hurch next Sunday evening.
Henry Wheeler was taken to Louis
lille Saturday by DIR. G. w. Daniel
where he will undergo an operation,
Nr. Wheeler has been in poor health
or some time.
A daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nose
rackett was taken to a Huntington
hospital this week where she will be
'perated on for endicitis.-Herald
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
HONOR FIGHTING PARsoN

Or. John Fl. Clifford, Baptist minis
ter In time Of pence, but real fighter
in time OF war, has been awarded the
croix de guerre for extraordinary hero
ism In action.
Doctor Clifford. as Y. NJ. G. A.
worker. braved the red wrath OF war.
He has been In the firing zone as much
as the hardest infantryman and was
decorated for most unusual exploit.
He was one OF three men who braved
incessant enemy shell fire while res
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Local and Personal.


Mrs. Arthur Chambers has returned
to her home ut Marrowbone, Ky, after
a visit with friends here.
VIM, Morton, who has been visiting
his parents at Bluefeld, w. Va, called
on friends here yesterday enroute to
his home at HELLER, Ky.
Mrs, Elizabeth Eldridge, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs j, l..
Muncaster and Mr.. and Mrs George
Gunnell, has gone to Louisa to visit
relatives for some time.
The infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Queen has been very IN.
Marriage licenses have been issued
to the following jamie +. Sexton. 22.
to Ethel Lambert, II, both OF Rush.
Geo. X, Shannon, 20. Priehard. w. Va,
to Jessie Florence Riggs rs, OF Fort
Gay w. Va,
Mrs Lenora Jackson and daughter.
Mrs. II. G.. Collins left this morning
for FIT. Benjamin Harrison, Ind. called
there by the illness OF the latter's hus-
band, Or, H. G. Collins DR. Collins
has undergone an operation for appen-
dicltis.
Sen. George 3. Martin, who has been
in New York city and Washington for
the past two weeks on business, was
in Washington this week where he
heard President Wilson deliver his adj
dress in regard TO the peace treaty
before the senate.
Rev. and Mrs. a. p. Keyser and son
Lloyd have returned from Columbus
where they attended the Methodist
Exposition.
Rev, w. r Harrop and daughter OF
Harlan, Ky, are visiting Misses Eftie
and Belle Mccoy at their home on
MIR and MIR. j. r. Small OF Harold
Ky, visited Mrs. Susan Lauhon this
week. rhey We're returning rom Lo-
gan, ". Va where they attended ,he
funeral of their little grandson, Jessie
Robert Rosky
Richard Scott deputy sheriff OF Pike
county, was here cnreute 20 Camp
Taylor accompanied by three soldiers.
who were charged with deserving their
post OF duty.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Van Lear Has Big Celebration.

johnson county people gathered at
Vaan Lear July 4 to celebrate with the
good people of that enterprising town
the glorious Fourth of July II was a
big day for Van Lear and everybody
who attended had big time Early
in the day the program was started
and lasted all day, the fireworks dis
play being at five o'clock in the even
ing.
1t was estimated that at least 5000
people were on the ground. The Van
Lear band furnished the music and
Van Lear and Russell played game
of base ball i nthe afternoon. All day
the road was full of automobiles GO
ing and coming.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
WAYNE ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Newhouse, Mr..
and Mrs Walker Osborn and Mrs.
Okey Lloyd, of East Lynn, motored to
Wayne Sunday and spent the day.
Rufus Park, of Queens Ridge, was
here on business Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Newman were
Huntington shoppers Monday.
Miss Wanita McVey has returned
from Washington, D. C.. where she
has been attending school.
E. j. Wilcox and Charley Ferguson
were Kenova visitors Friday.
Jack and Amy Meek have returned
to their home in Huntington after a
visit with relatives here.
Miss Pauline Handley, of Kenova,
is visiting Miss Hays Cyrus.
Fisher Scaggs was in Huntington on
business Friday.
Misses Lucy and Hester Ketchum,
of Kenova, are visiting relatives here.
Mrs e. H. Richie has returned from
a visit with relatives in Virginia.
Boyd Adkins and Dr. G, r. Burgess
were in Huntington on business Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Grey and Miss
Sarah Rigg motored to Centerville
Saturday evening and attended fes-
tival
Miss HERNIA Johnson, of Cyrus, was
the guest of Miss Virginia Cyrus last
week.
Miss Comma Rife visited Miss Mia
Ketchum at Elmwood Sunday.
Bob Bowen, of Huntington, was here
ON business Tuesday.
=
tives at Genoa.
Misses Daisy Peters. Lucy Peters,
Nellie Marie Artrip and Ed Crum
motored over from Fort Gay and spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Pet
ers.
Rev. B. S. Akers. of Ceredo, was
visitor here Monday.
Fred Ketchum, who has position
at Charleston, spent several days last
week with home folks.
The Wayne county teachers insti-
tute will begin July %. The instruc-
tors are J. F. Marsh of Charleston. and
III. F. Griffey, Supt. Of Ceredo- Kenova
schools.
The third and last uniform examina
ton viii be held here and at FIT. Gay
on July II and IS.
Miss Lucy Ketchum entertained a
number of little friends on Monday
at the home of her grand
mother, Mrs. ]. w. Ketchum, at Elm
wood. Croquet and other games were
INDUCED in and at five o'clock dainty /
refreshments were served to the 20
young folks present.
Childrens Day exercises were held
on Sunday night at the Baptist church
and were largely attended. Mrs. Fisher
Scaggs was IN charge and an excellent
program was rendered. The offering
taken for missions amounted to $50.
), PROGRAM
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Mother. in.Law BLAMED for Murder.

Bluefield, w. va.--Roy Willard, 20
years old. was murdered, police say, by
his mother-in-law, Mrs. w. j. TAYLOR,
half an hour after his wedding Mrs
Taylor is in Jail and refuses to talk OF
the crime. The brides father, sister
and number of friends, who attended
the ceremony, witnessed the tragedy.
which took place at the residence Of
the Rev. ]. B. Simpson, the officiating
minister. According to the police, the
marriage certificae was sent to the
bride's- mother, who had objected to
the match, few minutes after the
ceremony. Armed with revolver,
Mrs. Taylor is said to have appeared
on the scene and opened fire. One of
the six shots pierced Wizards heart.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18

South, was held. The Reverend H. G.
Stewards, of the Mayo Memorial NJ. e.
Church South, Of this city, has been
president of the conference since its
organization! From very small be-
ginning the Conference League has
grown into one of the most aggressive
organizations within the Western Vir-
ginia Conference.
At the recent session Miss Ora May
Preston, OF Ashland KY, Dean of Mu-
sic, John c. c. Mayo College, was
elected secretary, and Paintsville. KY.
was chosen as the seat of the 1920
session of the Conference. II. B.west.
a layman, OF Clarksburg. w. Va, was
elected president.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
CATLETTSBURC
chas. Meclintock Dead.

Chas McClintock died at the C. & o.
hospital in Huntington Friday night.
lie had been in failing health for over
a year but had never stopped for
treatment until the past week when he
agreed to go to the hospital for treat
ment of some throat affection. But his
system was in such weakened con-
dition it was impossible for the doc
tors to help him and he passed away
July IL. He leaves wife who was
formerly Miss Catharine Scott, and
three beautiful children to mourn his
death. For many years Mr.. McClln-
took had been in the employ Of the
c. & o. and at the time Of his death
was an operator at the tower, located
at Lockwood, Ky. The pail hearers
were selected from the telegrarher
friends and C. & o. employees.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Negro Soldier Murdered.

The body of Hiram Hill, colored, 23,
a veteran of the American expeditions
airy forces, was found by employees of
the Norton Iron Works on the river
bank in Ashland. Lying beside The
body was piece of one and one-h half
inch pipe with which the unfortunate
soldiers head had been beaten into a
pulp Robbery was the apparent mo-
tive as Hills pockets were turned in
side out.
On the body were found papers
which established his identity as
member of Company B, 542 Engineers
residence Stone Branch, w. Va. His
serial number is revealed by his iden-
LITIGATION tag was 1,044,S1S. He had a
ticket stamped July Ia, from Camp
Meade, Nd. to Stone Branch, w, Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18

Miss Grace Layne entertained at the
home of her parents, Attorney and
Mrs. VIII H. Layne in honor of her
guest, Miss Lora Rogers, the following
persons: Misses Cora Stephens, Maude
and Ethel Salisbury, Olga May, Mabel
and Lucille Mayo, Mrs. NJ, ] Leete,
Mrs. L. S. Moles. Mrs. c. Y. Ligon,
Mrs, j. d. Harkins, Mrs. c. p Steph-.
ems, Mrs. l. N. Hatcher. Mrs. JIG,
Hopkins, Misses Fern Bennett, Mar
tina Pieratt, Ella Noel White, Mrs. N.
NJ. White, Jr., Mrs. r. G. Adams
Post
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
oreat Athletic l,roaram.

Through the Y. M. @. A. the United
States plans to introduce project for
the development Of American athletics
In the allied countries. Americana
greatest athletic leaders are being 1T
ted to direct the movement from the
Headquarters to be established In
Parts.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
House Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Thomas enter
tanned last week number OF relatives
to house party. The beautiful Thorn
as home was full of jolly people and it
was most enjoyable week for all.
Those present from a distance We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. D, j. Harry, Cincinnati,
o; Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Booding and
children of Wellston. Ohio; Mr. and
Mrs. E. w. Butler and children, De-
troit, Mich: Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.Bright
and children. Logan, Ohio; w. ]. Har-
ry, Wellston. Ohio; Miss Dorothy Har-
ry. Wellston, Ohio
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Praises .YD Wovk.

Unqualified praise by Consul Gem
eral Harris in Siberia for the service
rendered not only to the American ex-
peditionary troops, but also to the
Czechs and to Russian prisoners by
the American Y. M. @. A. secretaries,
is contained In an official communIca-
ton transmitted to the state depart
ment at Washington by Paul s.
Reinsch, American minister to China.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Hog Cholera.

Hog cholera is raging in some parts
OF Boyd county. according to reports
OF County Agent L. NJ. Amburgey. Mr..
VIM. Lee, farmer just back OF Cat
lettsburg. has lost AZ head OF hogs
within the past two weeks. Mr.. Am
burgey is busy vaccinating hogs
against this disease. IL vaccinated in
time the hogs are safe.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Evans Blair.

Leonard Evans, who has made
Paintsyille his headquarters for sew
eral years, was married a few days
ago to Miss Sarah Blair. OF Whites
burg, Ky, They are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs, f. J. Evans OF this city this
week.
The bride is member of one OF the
leading families OF Letcher-co., and
was popular school teacher The
groom is young business man, being
engaged in drilling for water and coal
in this section of the State.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Aaed Lady Passes Away.

Mrs. Elizabeth Cyrus, widow OF
Joshua Cyrus. who died several years
ago, passed away at the home of her
son, F. M. Cyrus. on Sharps branch
last Saturday, She was SO years old.
She had been member of the Bap-
tist church for 80 years. The deceased
was the mother of p. M. Cyrus and
Oliver Cyrus and the grandmother of
Mrs. H. II. Rutherford.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
CARD oE THANKS.

We desire to express our thanks to
our neighbors and friends for their
kindness shown us during the Illness
and death of our darling baby. Ray
mond. Your many kind acts and ex-
pressions of love and sympathy will
will not be forgotten. We also thank
DIR. Wray and Mr.. and Mrs Walter
Wilbur for their close attention given
us both day and night.-Mr. and Mrs.
Billie Vaughan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Institute August 4th.

Institute for the teachers OF John
son county will be held in the audi
torium of the Paintsville High School
beginning August 4, with Prof. j. w
Bradner, of Ashland, KY, and Prof. j
w. Ireland, OF Frankfort KY, as in
structors.
Thursday will be Trustees day and
sentiment day. All trustees, ministers
doctors lawyers and business men are
invited to attend.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
For Guests.

Miss Ella Noel White entertained in
honor of her guests, Misses Fern Ben
nett, Of Jackson, Ohio, and Martha
Pieratt, of Mt. Sterling, Ky, The gay
est crowd that has been evident at a
party for some time. The trio of
music that was most charming was
rendered by Miss Josephine Harkins,
Jas. NJ. Davidson and John w. Hen
sley.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
PRESTONSBURC
Hammon-Adams.

Thursday afternoon Mrs, Harmon
OF Wheelwright, KY, was united In
marriage to Mr.. G. e. Adams of the
same place. Quite crowd witnessed
the ceremony by Rev. A. c. Harlowe,
after which they, were serenaded. Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Spradlin were the
witnesses.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Birthday Party.

Birthday Party. a~
The friends OF Elizabeth Frances
Jones, the eleven year old daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Jones of this city,
gave her surprise birthday party at
the home of her grandmother, Mrs.
Elizabeth, Goble. Games were indulg-
ed in, dainty sandwiches, pickles were
eaten and general good time was
had.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Freneh Bride Of American Soldier.

A real French bride with her hus-
band, soldier from Ironton, o., paid
the ladies at the Huntington canteen
a visit all day Tuesday. With fifty
other war couples, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E..
Ellswick arrived in Huntington. The
others went on but the Ellswickc de-
cided to stay for the day Before going
on to their new home in Ironton, The
French bride speaks excellent English
and is a delightful little person.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18

DR.. H. H. Mayo is with US again
after having made trip overseas.
Henry Cline, Of Prestonsburg, and
Miss Coda Butler, the beautiful
daughter of Mrs. Mary Butler, were
married Friday evening at the brides
home.
wife to Marting hospital at Ironton,
Ohio. She is reported much better.
She is suffering from acute indiges-
ton.
Sam Salyers went back to Pike this
week. He is leader in the insur-
ance business. In the absence of his
partner, H. F. Patton, he is holding
down the job to perfection.-Citi
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Honorins E. 3. Haeer.

Boyd County Bar Association gave a
banquet on "Wednesday July 18th. hon
oring Edgar Brown Hager, who has
Just arrived from overseas service A
splendid program was arranged by
Attorney S. S. Willis and Attorney
Watt NJ. Prichard.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
PIKEVIILE
Plan Bio Community Meeting.

S. D. Sandman, representing the
Louisville Board of Trade and the
Bankers Association, held a meeting
here preparatory to community
here in the near future. A two days
tent meeting is planned in which So
cial problems will be discussed by
prominent speakers. DR.. j. F. Record,
of Pikeville College, was made chair
man.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18

claims the whiskey did not belong 10
him but was secreted there by another
party. The trunks at the depot were
confiscated and Todd was arrested and
taken before u S. Commissioner
Spears at Catlettsburg for his hear
ing.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
New Store At Flat Gap.

Flat Gap is to have one of the best
general stores in the valley. A business
firm composed of Irwin Jayne and o..
NJ, Williams are opening up big gen
eral merchandise store In the old Hat
field store building at Flat Gap and
will carry a full and complete line Of
goods. These gentlemen are good bus
mess men and have had years of ex-
perience on the road as travelling sales
men.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Little Girl Died Of Loekjaw.

Lucy Fields. the five-yea old daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Fields, of
Cyrus, W.. Va. who was visiting at the
home OF relatives In Kenova, died OF
lockjaw which resulted from the eff
fects of broken limb.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Floyd County Boy.

John Hamilton Roberts, of Zebulon
Lodge No. 27S completed the eighth
grade and highest grade in our school
Friday, June 20. and Past Grand Mas
ter James Garnett, chairman of the
Educational Committee, presented him
with beautiful certificate Masonic
Home Journal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Moved To Huntington.

Prof. w. B. Ward. of the Paintsville
Public and High School. moved his
family to Huntington, W. Va, this
week. Prof. Ward says he only moved
to Huntington temporarily and will
return to Paintsville with his family
just as soon as he is able to find a
suitable dwelling house.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
WEST VIRGINIA
ITEMS OF NEWS

Miss Audrey Damron, of Dunlow
and Mr., Spared Steele were married
in Williamson, w. Va. They will live
at Stone, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18

Miss Olga May entertained at a
slumber party Misses Fern Bennett,
Martha Pieratt, and Sara Rogers, but
all report slumberless night.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Western Virginia
Conference Leaaue.

Last week in Clarksburg. w. Va, the
sixth annual session of the Conference
Epworth League of the M. z. Church
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
New Postmasters.

new postoffice has been establish
ed at Bigshoal, Pike county, Alpha r.
Policy, of Keyser postmaster, MonneI
Amburgey has been appointed post
master at Kings Creek, Letcher coun-
ty. He succeeds Ella II. Fields,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Entertains.

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ]. Leete delight
fully entertained to 500 party We'd
nesday night quite number of their
friends. Delicious salad courses and
punch were served. There was about
thirty guests present The party was
given in honor of Miss Fern Bennett,
of Jackson, Ohio, and Miss Martha
Pieratt, of Mt. Sterling, KY
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Good Roads.

Good Roads.
If johnson county votes 100000 in
bonds the State and Government will
give us 100000 which will make $780,
900 for good roads in Johnson-co. 1t
has been figured that this amount will
build good roads in Johnson county
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-07-18
Foot Amputated.

Heber Wheatley who was shot in
the foot last week by John Sturgell at
the mouth OF Paint creek, was taken
to Markings hospital. at Ironton, o.,
where his foot was amputated. He is
doing well and will return to his home
here next week. He was shot with a
shot gun and the foot was so injured
that 1t was necessary to amputate It.