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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
LOUISA MASONS
FIRST OVER THE
TOP in DRIVE
First Lodge in Kentucky to
Subscribe Quota Of Widows
and Orphans Million
Dollar Fund.

Grand Secretary Dave Jackson, of
Louisville, was present Wednesday
night at the meeting of Apperson
Lodge No. 1856. Several other visiting
brethren were in attendance.
The principal address of the evening
was made by the Grand Secretary on
the Million Dollar Fund for the Widows
and Orphans Home in Louisville. This
fund liz TO build a new home
About fifty members Of Apperson
Lodge We're present, and several vis-
itors from other points. They sub
scribed the full quota to the fund for
the Home.
a banquet was served by the ladies
Of Lonlse Chapter Order Of Eastern
star recently organized In Louisa
Mr. Jackson says this is the first
lodge In kentucky to subscribe its
quota. Well, that's no more than may
he expected OF Big Sandy lodge. II
is a sort OF habit acquired under the
Inspiration of our old time slogan,
eBig Sandy Against the World"
II is generally known that there are
a lot OF secrets about these lodge do
ings. but there seems TO be no effort
on the part of those present to con-
ceal the fact that this affair was one
OF the most enjoyable they have ever
attended.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
LAWRENCE COUNTY
GETS One OF FOUR
CAVALRY TROOPS
Authority Sought and Re
ceived by County Attorney
to Organize Unit Here.

County Attorney ID. l.. Thompson has
done good piece OF work for Law
renee county in getting authority to
organize troop of cavalry here. Only
four for the entire State are author
lied and we are fortunate In securing
one,
The unit consists of 70 men and Mr..
Thompson wants the applications Of
enough TO make up this number Of
acceptable men. They must be Is TO Al
years of age, sound in body and mind,
OF good morals, and able to read and
write
About one hour a week is given TO
drill and all the men receive pay reg
ularly at the rate of one-fourth OF the
fun pay per year given to those In the
regular army. In addition TO the one
hour per week the troop spends Is days
per year In encampment, with pay and
all expenses
The State military department fur
nishes all equipment, including 30
horses, with quarters and feed and care
provided by the military department,
Mr.. Thompson has had considerable
experience in the cavalry, having been
In thai branch of service In the Span
ish-American war. If he can effect
the organization OF this troop ii VIII
be quite feat and he will merit the
appreciation Of the people OF his home
county
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
RAY.pANlEL.

The following from the Paintsville
Herald win be read with interest. The
bride is wen known In Louisa. She
was teacher in Kentucky Normal
College several years. She recently
resigned the position as stenographer
in the Lobaco Company's Office at this
place:
A wedding that came as surprise
to their many friends was the mar
rIage OF Eugene Daniel 10 Mrs Daisy
Marrs Ray, Of Prestonsburg, which
took place in I'aintsville Wednesday,
January IA ~ the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John w Preston. friends of thd
bride.
The wedding ceremony was perform
ed In the presence OF few friends BY
Judge J. w. Walker Immediately af-
ter the ceremony was performed and
the happy couple received congratnla-
tions from their many friends they
went TO their home in East Paints
Vile. The home had been made ready
by the groom
Mr.. Daniel is ticket agent for the
G. A. o. railroad company at Paints
vile, which position he has held for
the past several years He is well and
fayorably known to all our people, be-
ing a leading business man, valuable
employe and especially popular with
those who patronize the railroad, ac-
commodating to all.
The bride Is member of one OF the
best families in Floyd county She
has been making her home with her
sister, Mrs, w. X. Mccoy, of lnez. For
the post few years she has been a
teacher in the Louisa college. where
she has had charge OF the business de-
partment. She is popular woman
and Mr.. Daniel is TO be congratulated
upon his wise selection for life com
panion.
The happy couple are at home TO
their many friends In their handsome
home in East Paintsville. They have
the best wishes of host of friends for
a long, prosperous and happy life.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
TWO MEN ACCUSED OF
KILLING ELIJAH sERGENT

Whiesburg Ky.-"Horse" Neice has
been arrested at Rockhouse Creek in
this county charged with being an ac-
co1nplice and an abettor in the murder
Of Elijah Sergent Of indian Creek,
whose body was found in the noun
tains a week ago.
Uriah Bates was also arrested and
ls being held, for the murder. Bates,
it is said, sent the wife of the dead
man word the day before his body was
found that she need not be uneasy
that Sergeant would never return.
Sergent is said to have refused his
daughters hand in marriage with
Bates. which greatly enraged HIM
Neice, It is said. says that he and
Bates carried Sergent's body to three
different places before finally leaving
II. 1t is said that Sergent was FIRST
lured TO the mountains and there
robbed of his money.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
BIG REWARD OFFERED
FOR MiNiARD ESTEP

County sheriff Sam DeBord Of Boyd
county has received telegram from
Governor Il. r Morrow authorizing
him to offer a reward of $4,000 TO be
paid by the state for the capture of
Minlard Estep, murderer, who escaped
from the Boyd county jail a few days
ago.
In addition County Jaiier John
White offers a reward OF $4,000 and
Boyd county another $4,000, making
a standing reward OF $4,000 for the
capture Of the man,
Estep was convicted of killing Frank
Goodman In Pollard last January He
was found guilty, setenced to electro
cutlon and placed IN death cell at
Eddyville penItentiary.
Recently he was granted a new trial
and was brought 20 Catlettsburg and
placed IN fail With two other prison
ers. John Lester. held for forgery and
Il moonshiner serving thirty days, he
escaped Christmas night.
IL Iastep Is not captured il is said
that Il will be the first case where n
man who has been sentenced TO DEATH
has escaped death free Of any penalty.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
MooNsHINERs CAUGHT.

The Grayson Journal says:-S Sheriff
j. NJ. Flannery got word Wednesday
that there were two fellows at Hitch
ms who had the ear marks and othd.
necessary accoutrements TO arouse sus-
picion that they were full liedged
moonshiners and peddlers of corn juice,
Hastily summoning ex- Marshal Frank
Prater they left at once for the juno
tion. On arriving there they arrested
of Elliott county, and upon examining
their grips found some nine gallons of
a No. / moonshipe whisky-and they
say they make some good over there.
The prisoners were brought here and
placed in Jail to await their trial The
men were said to be enroute to Ports
mouth. Ohio, with their product
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
p. A.. BIckEL BECOMES DIRECTOR
l OF A HUNTINGTON BANK

We notice that Mr.. r. A. Bickel has
been elected director in the Hunting
ton Bank & Trust Company. This is
a recognition Of . Mr.. Bickers business
ability, won by the successful conduct
of his affairs in Huntington during his
few years of citizenship there. Not
only has he proved himself to be one
of the most capable life insurance men
in the country, but he has shown ex-
cellent judgment in other business
matters also. For instance, in real
estate he has made number of good
deals. He owns a thoroughly modern
home in which every convenience has
been provided
Through intelligent effort and square
dealing Mr.. Bickel is steadily climbing
to higher place on that famous list of
Big Sandians who have gone up
against the world and won out in the
struggle, We are proud of his success
and expect TO see him continue to rise,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
WAYNE ITEMS

Miss Bessie Marcum of Ceredo and
Bruce Williams of Ashland We're sun
day guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Fisher
Scaggs.
f. o. Curnutte spent sunday with
his family here.
o. j. Rife OF Kenova was her on
business Saturday
Mrs. j. r. Keesee of Huntington is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. 7. H. Napier.
Clyde Scaggs was the guest OF ke-
nova friends Saturday.
]. NJ. Rigg, who has accepted a po-
sition in Huntington spent Sunday
with his family.
Claude Newman was in Huntington
on business Monday.
Mrs. d. b. Hardwick and children
are visiting relatives at Elmwood.
Zona Perry of Portsmouth spent
Sunday with his parents
w. r. Hardwick of Genoa was in
Wayne on business Saturday.
Ralph Taylor visited friends in Ft,
Gay the last Of the week.
Mrs. Charley Ferguson has returned
from visit with her parents at Ar
del.
Mrs Wayne Willis OF Kenova spent
Sunday with relatives here.
Mrs. J. II. Walker was visiting rel
atives in Kenova last week,
Milton Ferguson. who is attending
school at Morris Harvey spent Sat
urtay and Sunday with his parents at
Elmwood
Harry Bloss OF Lavalette spent sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. S. L, Bowen,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
j. p. Shannon Passes
Away at Age of 50

James p. Shannon died at his home
near Gallup, this county, Wednesday
morning OF this week. He had been Ill
for quite a long time. and as he was
so years old his death was not sur
prise. The burial took place Thursday
near the home.
Lawrence county had no better cit
izen than Mr.. Shannon. His life was
clean and he always stood for the
right. He was faithful church mem
ber The wife and several grown sons
and daughters survive him. Mrs. H.
b. Muncy, of Louisa, is a daughter and
Mrs. Ellen McHenry sister of the
deceased
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
THE REV. c. M. SHELDON
TO EDIT WEEKLY PAPER

New York. The Rev. Charles M
sheldon. one of the most widely known
ministers in America, Is now editor oi
the Christian Herald. since 1852 Mr,
Sheldon had been pastor Of cenu.Al
Congregational Church at Topeka. ie
succeeded Dr. George II. Sandisoh'
who has been associated with the
Christian Herald for thirty years, ana
who retired as editor emeritus on the
eve OF his seventieth birthday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
FEDERAL AND STATE
AID IS READY FOR
BIG SANDY ROADS
Judge Rife Returns from
Frankfort With Good
News About the Good
Roads Situation.

County Judge Billie Rife spent last
,,eok IN Frankfort getting information
about state and Federal aid for Law
renee county roads He took up the
natter In detail with the State road
deuartment. and called Representative
" u Shannon into the conference.
ndre Riffe has returned home very
enthuslnstic about the proposition he
found the state COMMISSIONS, Mr.
Boggs, ready to do everything IN ms
rover 10 push our road job along
Ne vas Informed that Federal money
a ready and waiting 10 be spent on
tho road leading through the county
from Boyd 10 johnson county ana
that the State IL ready also for its
part on this road. .
FIe learned that we viii get State aid
on the other two roads under the an
er-eounty seat law This aid amounts
10 seventy per cent OF the cost which
a. h,ei the same por cent as both tif
state aud Federal government pay ON
other road.
ao In slther case Lawrence county
viii nav anly 30 cents OF each dollar
snent The only difference is that an
,he money II ready for the combined
FEDERAL and state aid projects the
state haa not now money enough "
thoiroad fund 20 meet the fun require
,ncnt on the roads where u must pay
The 10 cents alone, But the law SAYS
The state IL obligated 10 meet the iunus
put up by county Of this size on the
hs,sts Of 10 10 30 per cent and u y mas
moi enough money this year Y mus
nav lie balance next year. etc 20
,here n 4 pr6position OF financing IN
,he one case that does not exist IN the
nther. but Il In believed this can be
overcome In some way that Wui k'F'
the people the roads.
Judge Rife says that he war told ~
the department that the isls S'.,tus ~,
road proposition from boyd p l'he
county is the best financed prolesl y
tho state. II has been Approved -
required by the Federal aid law 10
other intra- State route in ken,uehs
has voted bonds IN al the counilef,
The ilrst work 10 be done u the sl1 :
vey and the Commissioner promises
mage Rine TO send engineers In here
AZ the earliest possible date to 90 tiiss
work Also. he stated that he would
,.,thdraw All. OF his engineers from
o,het work as soon as possible ana pni
theu into the Big Sandy valley ~ snen
force as 20 rush the job 10 the ilini'
ana permit the counties TO let con.
tracts IN the spring He estimates ina,
about three months viii be required
Tor surveys and estimates.
Amer this Il done the court wiz Know
~,hat i reonired in the way OF bonds'
T,.d,,. reiffg s,ys everything In thir
.i,ne an be ready in plenty OF time.
s.,,na. win be issued only as needed
10 "a TO save interest.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
Ten Barrel Well
In Carter County

The Grayson journal says:-I. B.
Coolxsey and DR.. j. T. Stephens, of
this city, and j. d. Patton, of Soldier,
Gas Company, bid fair to have their
efforts to strike oil in this county
richly rewarded Their lucky strike
Is on the land of James Jacobs. on
Tygart, and about one mile from Law
ton Some two months ago they had
an Olive Hill drilling company to be-
gin work on this lease. At a depth of
rs feet good showing of oil was found
in Big Indian sand. and at a depth of
479 feet and in the Berea sand. the
prospect was SO good it
was decided to shoot the well. which
was done December gath, with the re-
suit that 10-barrel producer was
brought in. Being of the Berea quail
ity--a dark green-makes 1t super
ior grade of oil.
The company is going right ahead
boring and developing other wells on
their adjoining leases of some eleven
hundred acres. Some twenty years
ago two or three wells was sunk on
this land and showing was then
machinery, and no knowledge OF
shooting we'll at that time prevail
ing. the project came to a standstill.
Much interest has been created in that
section and company stock is selling
without effort. This strike will go far
toward stimulating drilling for oil in
Carter county. Geological surveys
show oil to exist in this section and
persistent effort win bring II forth to
be utilized in the various avenues OF
trade
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
mErHoplsTs MEETING ~
LOUISVILLE IN EFFOhi
TO ne UNITE TWO WINGS

touisy,ltc. Ky. Ian lin ehurch
eaiaee controlled by the same religious
or,.anlzation which sponsored q preaen
N the Methodist Episcopal church IN
isss thus dividing the church member
min into North and South factions a
,oIn, commission OF both churches WIN
meet mere tomorrow IN an endeavor 70
re unite tie two wings
BIshop W. F. Mcdowell, Washins-
tan vii head the delegation from the
Mothodist. Episcopal Church North
ard Bishop Edwin Mouzon. Dallas
Tcras. the Southern faction. The meet
ing viii be closed 20 the pubue anu
will last several days,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
JAMES CHILDERS
KILLED BY BLAST
AT WILLIAMSON
City Badly Shaken and
Many Windows Broken
By Powder Explosion.


Williamson, W. Va. Jan. 1.-THE
explosion of powder magazine near
the entrance to the Randolph mine on
the outskirts of Williamson resulted
in the death. of James Childers, mine
property, the chief source of loss be
ing shattered windows in the city OF
Williamson.
The explosion occurred at about
seven o'clock in the morning, large
magazine in which blasting powder
and dynamite were stored letting loose
with fearful effect.
With the first shock of the detona-
ton the people OF Williamson and
vicinity were thrown into a panic OF
dread believing that a mine horror OF
major proportions had occurred AS it
happened, however, no fatality other
than the death of Childers occurred
The streets of Williamson for
hours this morning were Uttered with
fragments of broken glass. Some OF
the largest plate glass windows In the
department and other stores were
shattered into bits Dwelling houses
were rendered practically uninhabit
able because hardly a window pane re-
manned in those in that section OF the
CITY nearer the scene of the explosion.
Churches and schools were also large
sufferers
ChiIders was standing in the door of
the powder house when the explosion
took place and was literally blown
away. Nothing was found of him ex-
cepting shreds of clothing that We're
identified as having been worn by him.
prior 10 the explosion and silver
watch which he had worn and which
strange to say, was little the worse for
wear and was still ticking.
Another man who stood at some
distance from the powder house :
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16

The Board of Trade win meet at the
city hall on next Monday evening at
I o'clock A large attendance is ex-
pected.
Standing Committees.
The following committees have been
named;
Advertising aud Industrial Develop
ment--
NJ. +. conley, c. F. See, IT., n NJ.
Orr.
public Utilities, Water, Light, Rail
ways, Waterways, Telegraphs, Tele-
W. Il. queen. j. L, Richmond, Jas.
Woods.
Legislation, Taxation, Insurance
G. r. Burgess. r. C. Mcclure. M. d.
Sparks.
Municipal and County Affairs
jas. Norton. w. II. Adams, ii. IL.
Sparks.
Sanitation and Public Health
Dr. A. w. Bromley, DR. L. II York,
DR.. n. d. Burgess.
Schools, parks and play grounds
w. NJ Byington. E. NJ Kennison,
John Mounts
Wholesale and Retail Business
A. NJ Hughes, B. E. Adams, Il, l.,
Ninson.
Finance
A. b. Ayres Robt. Dixon, J. p. Miller.
Membership
]. p. Gartin j. D. Vaughan. c. b.
Walters.
Reception and Entertainment
Il. A. AIillard, L. r. cooksey =. },
Chaffin
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
FOUND DEAD IN BED.

The Ashland Independent says: Mr..
ana Mrs. John Kahne. OF Aka, PIKE
county, arrived in Ashland. bringing
tho body OF their infant daughter,
.Jeannette Kahne. six weeks old, for
interment,
Just few days since Mrs' nhii,ie
had returned TO her nome WIN lne
baby, a beau full healthy ittle siIh
after spending the holidays mere win
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. a. Hoou.
on last Friday night the babe was
nut 10 bed apparently in perfect health
ana its parents awakened at 3 a. m.'
10 find II cold In death. A physician,
hastily called, pronounced the sudden
death 10 be the result OF hives.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
SEARCH BEING MADE
FOR MISSING BOY

a search is being made for Harhins
Watts, is year old son of Tilmon
Watts OF Genoa, "a few miles south of
Wayne, who disappeared from his
home four months ago.
The following description OF the
missing boy was given by his fathher:
The boy is IA years and 10 months
old, has light hair and a fair COM
plexion and pale blue eyes. A good
Identification IS that his left big toe
has been cut on -Wasne News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
NEW MUSIC TEACHER AT
KENTUCKY NORMAL COLLEGE

Mr. Sauchere. OF Gulfport MISS has
takcn charge OF the music department
OF Kentucky Normal College. He comes
highly recommended. Piano, band and
orchestra Instruments are TO be taught,
We are glad 10 learn that Mr.
Sauohere contemplates organizing a
band and orchestra. Louisa needs such
organizations and there is considerable
demand for music OF this kind In adj
Jaeent territory. at remuneratlve prices
fos engagements.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
kiRks ALLEGED TO
BE DEFYiNe ARREST

The Kirk brothers, charged with the
murder OF Martin Wells and d. c. Har-
mon, near Van Lear are said to be
barrieaded at their home, defying ar
rest. II is reported that the Johnson
county authorities may ask for State
militia TO arrest them. Other outlaws
are said TO be with the Kinks,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
LIVERY STABLE SOLD
TO CARTER & RILEY

Milt Carter and Lyman Riley have
bought G. G. Skaggs livery stable and
are in charge of it, They will move
to Louisa as soon as they can get
houses in which to live.
Mr.. Skaggs has opened grocery
store next door to the postoffice.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Junior Runyon, 10, to Annie Mcken-
nIe, IS of Richardson. ,,., y
Lester Judd, "a, to Lizzie Miller 10,
Of Charley and Louisa
Alexander simpson. GA. to Octavia
NJ Runyons. 25. OF Ashland and Myr-
tie, w. Vh. 80
Eihert Boil. 2o 10 Lddie Mullins ~
ol Richardson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
sHANNoN,s coMMIrTEEs-

Representative Il. L. Shannon of the
Lawrence and Elliott District, has been
placed on the following committees:
Appropriations, Compensation and In
dustrial Injuries Cities OF the hfth
class, Mines and mining,=ts Pubic. ~asa-s
houses and Graineries.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
NATIONAL THRIFT
WEEK STARTSl7TH
AND CLOSES 24TH

Remember that the National Thrift
Week, promoted by the United States
government through the various or
CARNATIONS of the country starts Sat
urday of this week and runs until Sat
urday of next week.
Like good soldiers the people Of the
United States are expected to fall in
with this movement to save money and
to start the boys and girls to saving.
While it is easy to make money, is
the time to save. This money will have
twice its present purchasing power
within the next few years.
Put all you can in bank every week
and you will be surprised at the re-
suits.
The people of the United States are
the most eXtravagant and wasteful
people in the world. Our government
wants to teach the people the impor-
tance of changing this bad habit. Let
everybody join In the movement
Those who have money in bank are
safe against want in times of stress.
during Illness, and in old age. Also,
when opportunity knocks al the door
the man or woman who has money is
ready to invite the welcome caller in
and profit by the chance.
The Ten Financial Commandments.
Basis of National Thrift Week
Program
|. Work and Earn.
2. Make Budget
3. Keep a Record of Expenditures.
A. Have Bank Account.
5. Carry Life Insurance.
g. Make win.
4. Own Your Own Home.
s. Pay Your Bills Promptly.
8. Invest in Government Securities.
TO- Share With Others.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
Rev. stambauah Resigns.

Rev. ]. ii. Stambaugh has resigned
as pastor OF the Christian Church at
this place. He has accepted the pas
torate OF the Olive Hin and Grayson
churches. He win continue to reside
at Charleston, w Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
YATEsvlLLE.

There win be pie miteNhere Satur-
day night, January II. for the benefit
of singing school, Also, Sunday
school every Sunday at 2 p. m.
GUESS WHO.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
NEW BANK At sALYERsvlLLe.

The Magoffin Commercial Bank. Sal
yersville, has been Incorporated. Cap
ital stock $4,000. George Carpenter,
w. p. Carpenter and Tom Gardner in-
corporators.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-16
clRcUIT COURT.

The regular Lawrence County term
of Circuit Court win begin the hrst
Monday in February