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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
NOW OR NEVER"
SAYS MAGISTRATE
QUICK ACTION WILL SAVE TWO
ROADS AND KEEP FAITH
WITH WILL OF THE
PEOPLE.

In my opinion il is high time Law
renee county was doing something.
Let's wake up and get busy and grasp
the opportunity that confronts us and
get out of the mud.
We have slept valuable time away
too often. So let's put an end to half
with our might.
A petition calling for an election on
bond issue, as we all know, specified
four roads leading out OF our county
seat. This bond issue of $250,000 If
understand it right, must be divided
equally on these four roads. Now as
the Mayo Trail has taken over two of
the roads we still have our S250000,
and according to the petition we can't
spend the whole amount on the other
two roads any more than we could let
the State have the whole amount to
put on their two. Some may call ii
gift to let the State have 1925, 900 to
spend on these two roads, but 1t is not
gift. We are bound by the petition
to spend this money on these roads
the same as we are on the other two
roads. If we refuse to let the State
have this money and lose this project
where do we stand?
If the State should build this road
without any help from us what are we
going to do with the $125, 900? Ac
cording to the petition it can not all be
spent on the other two roads, so it
looks to me that to let the State have
the money is about the only thing we
can do, especially as the State has not
the money at present to meet the first
payrolls.
So let's get out of this rule or ruin"
attitude and strike while the iron is
hot. Respectfully,
J. S. CHAPMAN, J. p.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
$4,000 Foreigners Reach
u. S. Over Weekend

New York, Dec. 2O.--Eighty immi-
grafton inspectors at Ellis Island were
overwhelmed with work today as a
result of the arrival of $4,000 immi-
grants over the week lend, all asking
admission to this country before
Christmas. OFFICIALS said there was
little chance that all of the $4,000 would
be examined before Saturday. .....
The Immigrants hail from every part
of Europe and some come from Latin
American countries. .n..-
a group Of nearly 400 Portuguese ar
rived on the steamship Leca to join
Portuguese colony in New Bedford
Mass. Hundreds of Spanards also
arrived, many planning to go TO Penn
sylvania mine fields,
Refugees from Poland and Armenia
also came in large numbers. ...
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
Marriage of Mr..
Ezra Hatten and Miss
Florence Bradley

Mr.. Ezra Hatten and Miss Florence
Bradley were married Wednesday night
Of this week at the residence of Hon.
T. e Shannon. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. John Cheap, of the
NJ, +. Church. There were about 20
guests present. Refreshments were
served.
The happy couple already is domi-
clled In the home on Jefferson street,
owned for several years by Mr.. Hat.
ten. Their friends regard this as a
very happy match and predict life OF
JOY for them.
Mr. Hatten says the firm is now Hat
ten & Hatten and that the business OF
manufacturing the "Oil of Seven Pines
will go on under the enlarged firm
name He Is well known throughout
the Big Sandy Valley, which he has
traversed for many years as a sales
man.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
.HARBIN-WATSO
REVIVAL MEETINGS
SERVICES WILL BEGIN JANUARY
SECOND AND CONTINUE TWO
WEEKS OR MORE.

AS announced last week Il series of
revival meetings will begin at the NJ.
+. Church South in Louisa on January
End.
Rev. Walter G. Harbin. general
evangelist. from Center Point, Texas,
viii do the preaching. The singing will
be under the leadership OF A. G. Wat
son, Jr. OF South Carolina. He is n
soloist and leader and also a personal
worker.
The following testimonials are ia
ken from quite a number OF very strong
ones that we have seen:
CEditorial from Daily Herald. Pales-
tine TeXas)
Referring to the sermons being
preached at Centenary Methodist
church by Rev. Mr.. Hardin the Herald
Is frank to say this preacher has a
message every time he breaches that is
equal TO and superior to many of the
lectures we frequently pay dollar to
hear. Even aside from their religious
value, just as entertaining and in
.structive lectures they are well worth
your time. The evangelist is endeav-
oring to point the way to better living
for men and women : and he is bril-
liant and fascinating speaker and you
are noglecting a splendid opportunity
II you are falling to hear him.
Rev John IL. Green, IA Texas pastor
says: # T..
Our church is fortunate in having n
man like w. c. Harbin as one Of its
general evangelists. He is, indeed, one
of our strongest preachers with one OF
the best religious experiences. He does
effective work everywhere he goes.
can heartily commend him to the
Brethren everywhere. Fellow pastors
you'll make no mistake in calling to
your assistance this first class evange-
list .'.. o. ..E . ..E ..".
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
SEND THE NEWS AS
A CHRISTMAS GIFT

There Is yet time to order the Big
Sandy News sent to your friends for
1921 as a Christmas present. We have
handsome cards printed in three col
Ors which we send to the person to
whom the paper is ordered. thus Civ
ing proper notification of your gift.
Several subscriptions of this kind
have been received this week. As the
NEWS reaches the recipients during
the year 1t will be a weekly reminder
of your regard and thoughtfulness. Do
II now
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
MRS. ALBERT MCGOWAN DEAD.

Tho dcnth OF Mrs. Abbott MCGOWan
occurred on last Monday at her home
at New Boston. Ohio following n slrok"
Of paralysis at two o'clock that morn
ing. a message was received by Lou
isa relatives calling them to her bed
side but hcfor" they reached there she
had passed away. She was sister Of
Mrs Mary Davis ana Miss Lizzie
Jackson. OF this place, and lived In
Louisa for some time before moving
to Ohio.
She is survived by her husband and
several grown children.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
FAMILY REUNION.

Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Carey expect the
following guests for Christmas: Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Johnston, of Nitro, w.
Va; Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Johnson and
son, Jack, of Jenkins; Mr. and Mrs. j.
L. Carey and daughter, Katherine, Mr..
and Mrs, G. B. Roberts, Phil and Dor
othy Roberts, and Millard F. Carey, of
Lexington; Mr.. and Mrs. C. j. Carey OF
Lynch; C. w. Carey and family of Will
bur; Lys Carey and family, d. J, Bur
chett, Jr., and family, and Mr.. and Mr..
c, w. Mcdonald of this place. ."..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
o. M. ELAN RETIRES n'a"
FROM ASHLAND BANK

On January l, oliver NJ. ELAN, Cash
Ter Ashland Day & Night Bank, will
retire from this institution, he having
disposed of all his interests. He will
be succeeded by Mr.. L. r. Davis of the
w. Z. Faulkner Co. Mr., ELAN has been
connected with the bank since its or
ganization over four years ago, and 1t
is with reluctance he sewers his con-
nection with them, but his coal and oil
interests require his attention and he
expects to devote his entire attention
to these interests. ...
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
CASTLE E-LAYNE.

Mr.. Elgin Layne and Miss AinnAz
Castle. came to Louisa last Saturday
And were united in marriage that ev-
ening by the Rev. II. B. Hewlett AT
his home on Lock avenue. They arc
two of Lawrence countys prominenk
young people. Mr.. Layne is a son IL
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Layne of Zelda
He was in the service overseas in th~
world war.
The bride is the daughter OF NJ p
Castle, of Peach Orchard, and is wen
md favorably known here. She Is ~
liece of Mrs. D. C. Spencer and Mrs.
J. B. Crutcher
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
nEAIH or A. o. BURNS.

Alvin d: Burns died at his home in
Ashland Tuesday night after an Illness
of several years He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. lean Burns, one son, Daniel,
IA, daughter, Mary Catherine, II. He
moved to Ashland from Grayson a few
years ago where he had been c. & o.,
agent a number OF years.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
FINAL CENSUS
FIGURES GIVEN
t05, 5,7o8,771 POPULATION IN UNITED
STATES, OFFICIAL REPORT TO
CONGRESS SHOWS.

Washington.-POpu of the
United States January | of this year,
as enumeration in the fourteenth cen
sus, was l05,7OS.77l, as announced by
the Census Bureau for certihcation to
Congress as the basis for reapportion
ment of the members of the House of
Representatives from the various
States.
The population with outlying pos
sessions is ll7s57.509, the outlying
possessions totaiing l2,l4S,73S. These
possessions are: Alaska, 54,S99; Amer
lean Samoa, S,056; Guam, 1875; Ha-
wai 255,9l2; plnama Canal Zone,
22.S5S: Porto Rico, 1929, 500; military
and naval service abroad. il7,2SS;
Philippine Islands, 1O,350,G40; Virgin
Islands of the United States, 26051.
The population of continental United
States as announced shows gain Of
.. .663 over the preliminary figures an
nounced October Z.
The populat on of the States is as
'olows:
Alabama, 2,SiS,174.
Arizona, 333 ,903.
Arkansas. l,7j2,2O4.
California, 3i2G.S6l.
Colorado, 9,629.
Connecticut, 1,3S0,63l.
Delaware, 223OO3.
District of Columbia 437,51.
Florida, 969.470.
Georgia, 2,S95,S32. ..
Idaho, 43l,S66
Illinois, 6.4SJ.2S0 .....
Indiana, 1880, 800.
Iowa, 2,40402l. -.
Kansas, -l,769,257.
KENTUCKY, 2,4t6,63o. .
louisiana 1,79S,5O9. ..
Maine, T6S,Ol4.
Maryland, l,449,66l.
Massachusetts, 3,s52,356.
Michigan, 3,66S,412
Minnesota, 1887 ,l25 > .... -.
Mississippi, l790,61S.
Missouri 3,4o4,055.
Montana, 549, $50. ... ... ..
Nebraska, l,296,372. ...
Nevada, 77,4O7. 49,.
New Hampshire, 443,0S3.
New Jersey, S.l55,900.
New Mexico, 800, $50.
New York, 10, 0,3S4,S29. ..., &c.
North Carolina, 2,559,123. .....
North Dakota, 645,6SO
Ohio, 5,759,394. f..
Oklahoma, 2,O2S,2S3. -.
Oregon, 7S3,3S9. ....
Pennsylvania, S,720,Ol7.
Rhode Island, 6O4 397. s..
South Carolina, l,6SS,724.
South Dakota, 6S6,547. 49,: "..:. ....
Tennessee, 1881, 1855. ". ri.
Texas, 4,663, ,22S. ...,"
Utah, 1896.
Vermont, S52.42S.
Virginia, 2,3O9,1S7,
Washington, l,356621.
West Virginia. 1,463,701.
Wisconsin, 2,632,067.
wyoming, 194,4O2
Kentucky Fifteenth State.
Kentucky ranks as the fifteenth
State in population The increase be
tween 1910 and 1920 was l26,725, or s.,
per cent, as compared with 142,731, o
&C per cent between 1900 and 1910.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
PIKE MAN INDICTED IN g." .a
E. LEXINGTON FOR FORGERY

Lexington, Ky.--Ralph Mccoy, Fish
Trap. Pike county, who was arrested
by police when he attempted to pass a
worthless check at the Lafayette Hotel,
was indicted on two charges of for
gerry by the grand jury today His
bond was fixed at $1,000, Investigation
showed that he had passed certified
check on the Bank of Commerce here
which proved to be forgery.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

BraCk SkaEEs. IS, 10 Maggie Hat
field. IA, OF LowmansvIlle.
Hardin prucu. "a, Of Pawpaw. to
Fannie Farley. q, OF Rose Siding. w.
Va.
Ionzic Church, %, and Hazel o.
Bryant. 10, OF LDwmansvillc.
Lindsey Spears, %, to Minnie Ad-
kins. %, OF Fort Gay, w. Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
FREE COURSE FOR
x-SERVICE MEN

County Agent G. c. Baker is in posi-
tion to send any eX-soldiers of the late
war to Lexington for the short agricul-
tural course beginning January 4th and
lasting until March list. This is abso-
Iutely free to ex-service men and is a
fine opportunity. Apply to Mr.. Baker
at once.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
NOTICE 70 STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting of shareholders
OF the Louisa National Bank VIII be-
held at its banking house in Louisa
XIV. on Tuesday, January II. 1921, at
1880 o'clock a. m, for the purpose OF
erecting directors for the ensuing year
At. M. f. CONLEY, Cashier.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
HELD UP IN HUNTINGTON.

Warren Ballengee; former Wayne
resident, was assaulted by two high
waymen in Huntington few nights
ago. He was struck onSthe head and
afterWard shot in the arm.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
sAERlEEs SETTLEMENT.

Sheriff VIM Taylor settled in full with
the State December list, being one of
The first in the .'ate to do so. The
amount paid over was the largest ever
collected. The Fiscal Court will pass
oniis delinquent list next Monday and
uesday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
ALLEN rAeoR,s BODY ARRIVES.

The body OF g W. Tabor's son,
killed in France has arrived at New
York and will reach East Lynn, Wayne
county, w. Va, the last of this week
He was one of the first Wayne men to
arrive in France and was killed in
battle
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
Notice to Holders of
Lawrence County Claims

The County Treasurer has sufficient
funds in his hands to pay all out
standing county claims of the levy of
1919-1920. All claim holders will pre-
sent their claims at once for payment
w. 7, GAIN
County Treasurer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
ALBERT RAY DIES.

Albert Ray, one of Wayne county's
most highly respected citizens, died at
his home on Lynn creek, near Shoals,
December IA, aged 76 years, 10 months
and 20 days.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
cARn oE TAANks.

Mrs. Mary s. Wilson and family wish
to express their sincere appreciation
of the sympathy and kindness shown,
them in their bereavement.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
Big Sandy News:

Big Sandy News ....,.
I read with much interest the letter
OF Mr.. Posey in last weeks NEWS
His letter Is "A plain statement OF eN
istiny conditions that can not he Ilght-
" looked upon. but must be acted up
on. and promptly or wo are In grave
danger OF losing the long hoped Tor
hard road up the Big Sandy MI
poapy IL not a politician, or ScckihE
popularity. or Interested otherwise
Thar as nm engineer building ROADS.
ne has plainly pointed out the way TO
vet secure the Government money
which seems absolutely necessary TO
buIld the Mayo Trial, and called at
tention 10 the limited time to act upon
a. The Lawrence County bonds nave
been voted by the citizens. VINO nav"
.,sa nv their votes delegated to the
,nembers OF the Fiscal Court the power
10 accept, or reject, the proposal OF the
Coyernment and State to build TINS
road on the condition required OF 'he
various counties through which II runs
This road has been dream OF the
Bip Sandy people for many years anu
now by yielding to the terms requlrtu
Inv the State Engineer and the Sla(e
Highway Commission, which are reas-
onablc. we are almost to realZatlol
of this road The road itself Is not
the full realization Of what Is 10 loi- :
low IL means one main trunk roau
through the county for general trans
portation and travel and Is a start
for a system OF roads feeding into TINS
main road from many sections OF the
county, and there must be start OF
we will never have the system. .
II is estimated that the United States
Government will pay T4OOOOOo on
this road, and with the states money
added, there will be an expenditure OF
81. 400. 10000 In Lawrence county "A
great amount OF this money Will he
anent among the citizens of Lawrence
county and remain in the county after
Tho road liz built and you will have the
road and also large amount OF the
money paid for building it, 1t would
look like a great blunder on the part OF
the citizens and officers to let TINS
unusual opportunity go by and be
taken up by some other section of the
state. now anxiously seeking the op-
portunity, which is offered the Big
sandy counties. II the appropriation
of si25.OOO. 90 will secure the letting of
a contract that will tie the Govern
ment up to the building of the road
the officers of the county can do .
great service by "cinching" it,
BOYD county is now at work on the
MAYO Trial, the first mile being partly
constructed and the Stag is being pu'
In. This work is being paid for by the
proceeds of county bonds, under the
supervision of Government engineers
with the understanding that the con-
tract will be lot at the same time II is
proposed to let 1t in Lawrence. and
the work done will be taken over and
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24
IMPORTANT ROAD
MATTERS TO BE
SETTLED THE 10Th
THE LAWRENCE FISCAL COURT
CALLED TOGETHER NEXT
WEDNESDAY FOR
VITAL ACTION

.Judge Rife has called the Lawrence
Fiscal Court to meet next week. ana
wednesday, the 29th, IL TO he devoted
In consideration OF the critical situa-
tion IN regard to the Mayo Trail Also,
tho other two roads included IN the
bond issue voted by Lawrence county.
IN the NEWS last week the situation
was explained We are called upon to
,s,,a.d hal: OF our bond issue on the
t1vo roads called the Mayo TTaii~-frum
the county seat to the Boyd county
and the Johnson county lines. This II
sxaetIy what was expected when the
bonds 1sro vcted. Tn" law was then
changed and we were asked to roam
tha money to the State. The Court OF
Appeals decided this to b" illegal Now
we must put the money at the disposal
OF the State department TO be us"d IN
starting these roads, as the stat" mas
not enough funds In hand 10 meet the
Federal aid requirements. an" these
must be met before IA contract can b"
advertised,
EVEN this Ia twice as good proposi
tiou ms we had under the old stat" hlh
INV, We win get II much better roah
for tho same amount of our money ana
f,et q sooner. To reject this plan
means TO throw away GIT ot more
than a million dollars. Not only that
but Il means that we will block the
Other counties up the valley ana cause
them to lose all State and Federal aid,
| Lawrence is now tho key. Boyd has
acted fayorubly. Johnson. Floyd ana
pike say II In useless for them |" q"
ANYTHING until Lawrence acts
johnson has called her fiscal court
together for the 3Oth, the next day
!, ftor ours meets. II we act favorablN'
.Johnson viii do the same, we believe
Delay means that II Congress
changes the law before contract II
let here, we will lose Federal ala ana
s,ll hope OF this great road. Lets not
he caught mapping agnin
with the help OF the bond money IN"
grading Of the TWO roads through Law
renee can be accomplished, II is SAID
The State viii thus have time To ac-
,umulato funds TO match Federal ara
for surfacing the roads.
The Lawrence Fiscal Court also Is
q cxpects-i to take the first steps toward
using the other half OF the bond isSu"
on the Blaine and Point roads.
We take pleasure in adding heret"
IN strong letter received Thursday
mornlng from Mr.. w. ID. O'Neal, now
~ catlettsburg. Also. attention IL
called 10 "A very sensible article IN thIA
issue, written and signed by Mr. Chap-
man. a member OF the Lawrence f1scaI
Court .......
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24

Kentucky ranks as the fifteenth
state in population. The increase be-
tween 1910 and 1920 was 126725, or SIS
per cent, as compared with 142,731, or
&C per cent between 1900 and 1910.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-12-24

4 Advertising 10 an Absolute
] Nseessity to Every Business.
Try an Ad. in the Big Sandy
| News and you will bs pleased
with the results I: ; 3
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The Big Sandy News wnA
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more homes for the sanos3
money than any other saRaw
in Eastern Kentucky AZ
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-06-16
HUDSON ESSEX STUDEBAKER
AUTOMOBILES
Philip G. Murphy, ocAEA:


So if some one will play the piano, |
believe it will help me along,
Just a chord from the lay, "In the
Cleaning" just a strain from
"Love's Old Sweet Song"
| am sure that will temper the beat
ing, from the youngest heart here
to the aged,
Fo. ! must announce to the public
that Virginia has just got en-
gagged!
Her lips are still wet with the kisses
that sealed the vows which she
made,
And her cheeks are still burning and
blushing, like the roses that
bloom in the glade!
And the name of the guy is Mason
that she has consented to wed,
And enter Iife's journey together, and
up TO the alter be led!
Though my words may seem dry and
unnatural, | have said it the best
way | can,
And all that's left to her schoolmates
is to help her a future to plan;
And | trust that my words have told
plainly the thoughts that ! had in
my mind,
And that the rich blessings of Heaven
their lives through its pathway
may find.
This was an exceedingly pretty
compliment the Misses Horne tender
eli Miss Beckham and in every detail
it was one Of the loveliest occasions
Of the season. The dainty bride-to-be
was captivatin@ly attired in an eX-
qujsite pink georgette gown with
which she wore a large white picture
nat, which was most becoming.
The following were those present:
Misses Helen Jones, Elizabeth Long,
Elizabeth Hooker, Marguerite Ed
wards, Louise and Loureen Spencer,
Katherine Henry, Lucille Gissendaner,
Alice Sexton, Mrs Mack Taylor, Mrs.
w. A. Knight, Mrs. w. D. Richey,
Mrs. Harry Walters, Mrs. J. w. Cros-
by and Mrs. w. A. Stroud.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-06-16
SHOWER FOR MISS HAYCRAFI
Concluded from Second Page

Concluded from Second Page
cal selections which were appropriate
to the occasion and as usual her num-
bers were enjoyed greatly and encor-
Cd heartily. Then that tiny and prec
ious little miss, Lucy Johnson Of Pa
latka, favored all present with sew
eral solos.
The secret Of the occasion was re
vealed to the honoree when she was
invited into the parlor to take her
seat under the artistically decorated
chandelier. The gifts We're then show
cred upon her and she received them
in a winsOme manner There has never
been seen at any shower in this city
a more pretty and varied display Of
presents, such as cut glass. silver
ware, hand-Dainted china. silk boudoir
gowns and other lingerie, linen, sta
t:onery, handkerchiefs. etc. The pop
ularity Of this beloved young lady
was further evinced by the many re
membranes given.
With a catchy and appropriate
piece Of poetry, Mrs. L. W. Duval in
q most unique way tlSCIOStu tIIC
meaning of the cute little kewpie
bride with her bridal veil and shower
bouquet which stood upon a white Gov
cred mound in the center of the dining
room table Upon lifting the kewpie
there was revealed a most wonder
fully and handsomely decorated
brides cake. The bride-elect was the
first to cut the cake and she was fol-
lowed by the other single ladies pres
ent, but the only one winning a prize
was Miss Kathleen Leitner, who cut
the ring.
At the conclusion of one of the
most enjoyable and lovely affairs If
the year, delicious ice cream with
whipped cream and several kinds of
cake were served the guests by the
hostess and her assisting entertainers
for the afternoon.
The wedding of Miss Haycraft and
M. Halves will take place at the
Christian church at > o'clock on the
afternoon of the 22nd and all friends
are cordially invited to attend. There
VIII be no invitations issued.