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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-06-10
Louis Morgan Oul for Sheriff

L. G. Morgan. formerly chief Of the
local FIRE department announced sat
urdav that he would be in1epenfe c
candidste in November for sheriff.
Thomas r. Johnson. Republican aspir-
ant. was given both the nomination of
bis party and the democrats at the re-
cent primaries.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-06-10
Boys are ParOIed

Judge Blowers last week paroled
Irwin Heft and Andrew Larson, two
IA year old Odell boys. who were ar
rested on charges of repeated burglar
les Of Odell homes and places of bust
ness. The boys admitted their offenses
and became penitent.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-06-10
Old POTATO Supply Exhausted

A number 0f local grocery stores
have exhausted their supply of old crop
and are unable % huv a fur
ther stock. The trade here D. largely
limited % new potatoes. which are
selling for Is cents per pound.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1920-06-10
MunematO Markets Peas

Local green peas appeared on the
market Thursday. They were raised
by Harry Munemato, japanese truck
gardener. The peas sold readily at Is
cents per pound
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
Thrift Stamp Week
March 1st to 9Th

Every child in America should be
made acquainted with the fact that 25
cent Thrift Stamps are a splendid
means of saving money. Parents should
know what a fine thing 1t is for their
children to cultivate saving habits
through the agency of the Thrift
Stamp.
To accomplish these two ends the
Savings Division of the Treasury De-
partment has designated the first week
in March as the time, when in schools,
and homes in every part of the United
States interest shall be aroused in
Thrift Stamps. Through the public
press, school journals, notices on school
bulletin boards, in college papers, wo-
mems club programs lodge meetings.
etc, the message of the 20 cent secur-
ity will be universally carried
This week is not a drive" whose
purpose is TO dispose of tremendous
number of Thrift Stamps during the
days named. Rather 1t is an intensive
educational movement to implant
thrift in the minds of the young. 1t
is hoped that every superintendent and
teacher in the United States will aid
in making Thrift Stamp Week, March
to 6, an impressive success.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
Compulsory Primary
Election Law Repealed by
House Bill at Frankfort

During a brief debate on the bill.
Representative Murphy, Covington,
charged that the reason the bill left
Congressional nominations subject to
the compulsory primary was the threat
of Congressman John w. Langley that
II they forced a convention on him in
the Tenth District he would enter the
race for United States Senator.
The emergency clause was taken on.
he added; to cover the Senatorial nom
ination this year and prevent former
Gov Augustus T.. Wilson opposing r.
p. Ernst, Covington
Representative VanHoose, johnson
county, whose announcement the day
before that he would vote against the
Lazarus bill caused a precipitate ad-
journment, followed by a Republican
caucus, lined up with his party and
explained his affirmative vote by say
ing he was in sypmathy with the pri-
mary law, but could not bring himself
to vote with the Democrats The I.az-
arus bill passed SO to Al.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
WALTER 5. HARKINS
DIES OF PNEUMONIA

Judge Walter Scott Harkins of Pres
| tonsburg, died Tuesday evening at his
home in Prestonsburg from acute pneu
monia. The disease attacked him about
~ hours previous to his death.
Mr.. Harltins suffered stroke of pa
ralysis few weeks ago. but had recov-
cred sufficiently to attend TO business.
The funeral will take place on Fri
day.
Judge Harkins was one OF the most
prominent men in Eastern Kentucky.
AS a lawyer he ranked among the best
in the State, Many years ago he saw
the possibilities OF Eastern Kentucky's
hidden resources and his investments
In coal and oil lands brought him con-
siderable wealth. His residence is one
OF the finest in Eastern Kentucky and
his office building is said to he the best
exclusive law office IN the State.
Judge Harkins organized the first
bank established at Prestonsburg and
was president of it through all the
years. He was a leader in all enterl
prises tending TO build up his town and
community, and a great deal of the
progress made by Prestonsburg and
Floyd CO., is due to his energy and
public spirit
Judge Harkins was leading mem
Der of the NJ +. Church South. A
handsome new church building was
completed only few months ago to
which Judge Harkins had contributed
much time and means, and in which
he exhibited great pride
His age was 62 years. He is surviv-
ed by the wife, two sons and two
daughters-Jos. D., Walter Scott, Jr
Mrs. G. c. Howard and Miss Josephine.
Mrs. Harkins was a daughter of Joe
Davidson, a very prominent citizen of
Prestonsburg.
Judge Harkins was a most kindly
man, generous and charitable. His
death is mourned by very wide cir
Gle OF friends. ~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
REINSTATEMENT
OF WAR RISK
INSURANCE

10 relieve any confusion that may
exist in the minds of former service
men on account of the special pro-
vision of lapsed War Term Insurance
which authorized reinstatement up TO
December 81, 1919, regardless of date
of discharge, announcement is made
by Director r. G. Cholmeley-Jones of
of the Bureau OF War Risk Insurance
that the provisions for reinstatement
of lapsed or Cancelled Insurance. with
in is months from date of discharge,
upon payment of only two months
premiums on the amount of insurance
to be reinstated, provided the insured
is in as good health as at the date of
discharge of expiration of the grace
period whichever is the later date, and
so states in his application, still hold
good.
The provision that discharged ser
vice men are permitted to reinstate at
any time within three calendar months
following the month of discharge by
merely paying the two months prem
iums. without making a formal appli-
cation or n statement as to health is
also still in force.
The provisions for reinstatement do
not protect man until he actually
reinstates. If he waits he may not be
in as good health as he was at the
time OF discharge and consequently
may not be able to secure reinstate-
ment
Don't put of reinstatement. Do it
now!
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
Big Sandy Conductor
Dies of Appendicitis

Thomas Jefferson Kentner. OF Ash
land. passed away In the G. 4; o. hos
pital In Huntington, his death result
ing from appendicitis, for which he
underwent an operation at the hos
pital one week before
Mr. Kentner was conductor on the
Big Sandy division OF the c. & o.
railroad and one OF the finest men In
the service OF that company. He had
been In the employ OF the C. & o. as
brakeman an dconductor for more than
seventeen years, entering the service
Sept, 23, 1898.
He was born in Carter county, and
was fortysix years OF age. Nineteen
years ago he was married to Miss
Minnie Richardson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Richardson OF Ash
land, who survives him, with their son,
and only child. Thomas Richardson
Kentner. Mr. Kentner leaves one
brother, Charles Kentner, OF Kitchens
and one sister. Mrs, Howard Hatchett,
OF Huntington.
Fellow employees speak of Mr.. Kent
ner IN the highest terms. not only as
regards his adherence TO duty, but of
his clean high type Of manhood, his
devotion to his family md home, and
his uniform courtesy and eonsidera-
tion in his dealings with all mankind.
Burial took place Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
MRS.MARYTHOMPSON
DIES, IS YEARS OLD

The death of Mrs. Mary Thompson
occurred on Monday night at the home
of her daughters in Louisa. She had
been an invalid several years following
a stroke of paralysis and had been
confined to her bed during that time.
Mrs. Thompson was visiting at Aux
ier when she suffered the paralytic
stroke and was brought at once to
Louisa for medical treatment. This
was three years ago last January.
Since that time she has been at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. A. l.. Bur
ton After the death of Mr.. Burton
another son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. A. T. Burton, moved in with
them and Mrs. Hester Carter also
makes her home there. AT the time of
her death these three daughters were
present Others who were called here
We're Mrs. Williams, of Maben, w. Va,
and Mrs. McComas and husband, of
near Ashland.
On Wednesday morning at 1890 a
service consisting of Scripture read
ing. prayer and song was held at the
home and was. conducted by Rev ]. d.
Bell. The body was taken to the fam
Hy BIOuIu <iudHiSr NNlo
county, where interment took place,
the service there being conducted by
Rev. A. l.. Moore.
Mrs. Thompson was the widow of
Rev A. j. Thompson, who was local
preacher in the NJ Church South.
The following sons and daughters sur
vive: Johns Thompson, of Ironton;
John B. of near Louisa; Chris. of
Adams; Ken, of Ashland; Mrs. Hester
Carter Mrs. A. T. Burton. Mrs. Cora
Burton, of Louisa; Mrs. Jerry Will
liams, of Maben, w. Va. and Mrs.
McCown, of Adams. One son, Medley,
died some time ago.
Mrs Thompson's age was So years.
Many years ago she united with the
NJ e. Church South and her long life
was one of faithfulness and good
works She was devoted to her fam
lily and they in turn to her, showing
her every care and kindness that could
be bestowed upon mother. During
her lingering illness she was most
patient sufferer.
On account of the serious illness of
John T. Thompson and that. of the
family of Johns Thompson they could
not attend the funeral of their mother.
Sickness also prevented all except Mrs.
A. T. Burton and Mrs. Jerry Williams
from going frem here to the burial.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
SCARCITY OF OIL
FORCES STANDARD
TORETAIN SUPPLIES
Independent Refineries Will
Get No Share of it's
Purchases After
March Is.

Pittsburg, February 20.-The market
for Pennsylvania crude oil was thrown
wide open here today by the announce
ment of the Joseph Seep purchasing
agency that, beginning March 16, ii
would no longer sell oil to independent
refineries The reason given was that
It did not have enough oil for its own
business.
Increased consumption of Pennsylva-
mia crude, during the past few years.
has steadily forced up the price until
now il is quoted by the .Seep agency
at $5.65 barrel. three advances hav-
ing been made since the beginning of
the year,
Independent refners have been pro-
vided with given proportion of their
requirements by the Seep agency but
some time ago, when they found the
Seep agency could not fill their de-
mands, they went out into the market
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
COAL LAND NEAR
GLENHAYES SOLD

The Glenhayes company, owning a
large acreage at Glenhayes, w. Va,
ten miles southeast of Louisa on Tug
river, has sold 591 acres of coal rights
to Virginia parties The boundary is
about one mile south of Webb station,
n. e w railroad. 1t fronts about three
quarters of mile on the railroad and
adjoins the Marcum Coal company's
wagon mine on property of the late
Isaac Marcum.
The price paid for this property is
$4,000 and the purchasers are w. II.
Walters and w. +. Jenkins of Poca-
hontas, Va, who own the Marcum Coal
company. The latter operation con-
trolled only about 115 acres, which was
not sufficient to justify the railroad to
put in siding. With the large acre
age just acquired the company expects
to get siding and to operate extern
sively
The coal worked there is four feet
and over.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
SEVERAL WELLS
DUE this WEEK

L. S. Alley No. was shot Tuesday
and is being cleaned out. 1t looks to
be good for or 4 barrels.
j. H. Diamond No. is estimated at
6 barrels.
Wells due to drill in this week are
w. b. P1ost No. 2, E. p. Shannon No. 1,
VIM. Gfubb No. / at Yatesville, A.
Blankenship No. 3, Conley & Burgess
No. /.
The well on the Point near Louisa
is being re-cased to get rid of water
found below the casing.
The well on Rockcastle is reported
dry
The Ken-Pa company is getting
ready for drilling.
+. H. Yates well will be drilled
deeper when repairs are completed on
the tools used there
On Upper Blaine.
The well drilled by ]. Isralsky and
other Louisa parties on Knob Branch
will be shot on Friday on this week.
A showing of oil was found i'm the
Berea sand.
DIR. V. V. Atkins has drilled in an
other good well on the Rice farm. 1t
will be shot Friday morning.
The Union Oil & Gas Company has
completed a well on the land of DR..
Proctor Sparks. 1t is reported to be a
big producer, probably so barrels.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
What German Competition
Will do to the Wage
Farmers of America

British manufacturers are going out
of the piano business because they can
not compete, even in their own home
markets, with the German seller. Clos
ing down his plant last week and
throwing 800 workers out of employ
ment the head of the Brlsmead firm
explained why The British piano
makers are not delivering a square
days work for a square days pay. 1t
takes twice as much labor to turn out
Brismead piano to-day as 1t took two
years ago. 1t takes four times as
much as il took before the war. While
Germany was shut out of the English
market the British workers in the pi-
ano industry could get away with their
present habit Of drawing wages with
out earning them but now when the
German piano sells in London for less
than the mere wages going into the
British piano, the English manufac-
turer puts up the shutters and the men
and women who were employed in the
plant get no more pay envelopes.
Here in the United States there are
thousands of wage earpers whose jobs
would go, the way the jobs OF the Bris-
mead piano makers went II the pro-
ducts of German or other age-earn-
ers who work for their pay We're com
ing freely To our ports. once Europe
gets supplies of raw materials such
products. turned out by men who work
for all they are worth, viii not merely
be put on sale here. They will flood our
markets. Against such competition the
American employe, not giving fair
return for his wage, and the Ameri-
can employer not receiving a fair re-
turn for his payroll, will not have a
ghost OF "A chance TO stay in the field.
The hunger which sharpens mans
appetite sharpens his tools with which
to gain what win satisfy that hunger.
The necessity which drives man in
want to hunt high and low for n place
where he can scratch out a living will
nerve him to a dogged fight to hang on
10 II once he has taken il from the
man who did nor jealously guard 1t
and stubbornly hold Il.
The American wage Garner. in the
softest berth on the face Of the globe
Is going to lose IL to the needy toiler
OF the Old World unless he gets on the
job and stays on il while il is still his
TO make secure by the old American
Industry, energy and ambition.New
York Sun.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
THERAILROADB
PASSED BY CONGRESS
EVERY IMPORTANT
Anti-Strike Clause Omitted,
Yet Labor is Not Salts
fled with the Law.

Washington, Feb. 23.--The railroad
bin In the opinion OF its trainers is the
first big constructive after-war legis-
lation that has passed Congress-. The
return of the railroads at 1901 a, m.
March | will mark restoration of the
most important of private machinery
taken over and operated by the Gov
ernment as a war necessity
The hill provides labor tribunal Of
rine to settle labor disputes. but It is
not given any power TO enforce It's de-
ciNions m effect the plan OF adjusting
labor and wage disputes does not DIFF
re- materially from the system now
In operation. Labor leaders opposed
tile unti-strike provisions and suc-
ccedel In eliminating II, with support
OF tile House conferee
Labor Wants U. S. Ownership.
After having won this battle labor
leaders, with "A leaning toward the
Plumb plan and Government owner
ship, sought 10 defeat the bill with the
hope OF forcing a condition favorable
TO adoption OF one or the other plan.
Another section provides that the
fares rates. elaasificAtions. regulations
or practices, in effect February g.
1920. shall not be changed prior TO
September /. 1890. and after that these
matters como under regulations Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission,
Profits Fixed Six Months.
An carriers are guaranteed the same
compensation The Government has paid
then, for IA pcriod of six months after
termination of Government control.
The same conditions that have existed
as 10 expenditure - during Government
operation snail continue during the
next six months The bill provides
that the rail .'nitds must render accounts
in the same form ak has been required
by the Interstate Commerce Commls
sion during Government operation.
The bill crettes q revolving fund of
$500. 100000 for the making OF new
loans 70 railroads and provides that
these loans can be obtained only upon.
authorization OF the Interstate Com-
nicrce Commission.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
COMMON SCHOOL DIPLOMAS.

The following is a list of those who
successfully passed the examination
for common school diplomas which
was held here January 80 and 81:
Catherine Carey General Case. Es-
ther Evans, NEthel Lyons, j. c. Stew
art, Riley Shannon, A. NJ Sagraves,
Gypsie. Blankenship, Erwin Pack, Neil
Plummer, Emily Burgess, John H.
Nichol. Paul Bellomy, Shirley Preece,
j. B. Moore, Gladstone Borders, Ulyss-
es Sparks Corilda Copley, Isadore Gar
red, Earl Skaggs, Taylor Workman.
Goldia Shannon, May Diamond, H. B..
Fyffe, Angeline Moore, Anna Mary
Miller Ollie Boyd Elizabeth Belcher.
Drue Ekers, St. Clair Roberts, Daisy
Lee Mcclure, Homer Ekers Helen See,
Elizabeth Mcclure Virginia Asch.
]. H. E&ERS, Supt.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
Conservation of Oil
Urged on United States

Washington. February 2O,-Conser-
walton OF the American supply n crude
oil and extension OF American enter
prise 10 gain command OF the worlds
supply lis absolutely necessary for the
protection OF the commerce and Indus,
try OF the nation. In the opinion Of
DR.. Van H. Manning. Chief OF the Bu=
reau OF Mines.
DIR. Manning Is preparing for sub.
mission TO Congress OF program for
Government cooperation with the oil
industry designed to increase efficiency
and decrease coat, He Is OF opinion
that million dollars year should be
expended In this work to increase oil
reserves.
DR.. Manning points out that Great
Britain and Holland are making ef-
forts 10 obtain control of the worlds
reserve. while the United States.which
Is now consuming more crude oil than
n produces. has In the past done moth
ing In this direction because Of over
production and apparent abundance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
Public Service Commission
Should Be Created

A determined fight is being led by
Eastern Kentucky people for the cre-
alton of Public Service Commission
by the Kentucky Legislature.
Hon. r. C. Mcclure. OF Louisa, is i'm
Frankfort devoting his time to it. AL
50. Boyd county has a delegation there.
Several other counties are giving this
important matter their attention.
The bin proposes 10 regulate all pub
lie service companies and corporations.
This is being done in nearly all states
and must sooner or later be adopted
everywhere, 1t is fair TO the people
and also to the companies. Abuses are
prevented and the rights OF both sides
protected.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
Crude Oil Advance
is Expected Soon

Oil men We're convinced more than
ever today that further sharp advanc-
es may be looked for in Pennsylvania
crude oil and the other grades which
normally follow Pennsylvania crude in
price movement. Some of the largest
refineries, lack this grade of oil and it
is quite probable that open bids for
Pennsylvania crude will be abandon-
ed, which may make a runaway mark
ct and bring about the $40 price a bar
rel which some oil men have been pre-
dieting. 1t is stated that at least 40c
gasoline can be looked for by sum-
mer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
DUNLoW WOMAN is
VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA

Miss Pauline Asbury. 20, of Dunlow.
w. Va, died with pneumonia. She
was one of the popular young teachers
in the county and was a student in
Marshall College for two years. She
was the daughter of the late t. ].
Asbury and was the sister of William
r. Ashury who was killed in the late
war while fighting with the marines.
She is survived by two brothers. c.
w and Edgar j. Asbury of Dunlow.
and one sister. Mrs. Frank Hooker, Of
Detroit, Michigan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
DEATH OF A CHILD.

The little daughter of Mr., and Mrs.
Emmett Terrell died at the home of
Mrs Ferrell'sl parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. b. Huff in Louisa Saturday night.
She was twenty two months old Her
death followed an illness of several
days from pneumonia and meningitis.
On last Sunday the body was taken to
the Ferrell's home near Williamson,
w. Va, where intermenr took place.
Mrs. Ferrell and child had come to
Louisa for a visit a few days before.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
CAVALRY TROOP
TO MUSTER in

Saturday OF this week is the date for
mastering in Capt. d. L. Thompson's
troop OF cavalry, Kentucky state
Guards.
The Adjutant General will be here
10 swear in the men. All must be pres
ent who have given their names and
all others who want to join are re-
auested to be here. as a waiting list
win be formed II the full number is
exceeded.
There will be some time spent AZ g
camp In summer. with pay, as well as
other compensation through the year
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
EouR NEW BUILDINGS.

Snyder \ Conley have let a contract
TO J. S. Brown for the construction of
four dwellings, in Louisa, to be started
as soon as the material can be placed
on the ground. They will be located
on lots between Perry and Pike streets,
near Lady Washington Each will con-
tain five rooms besides a bath room
and pantry The demand for houses
here is very strong. These will be
offered for sale as soon as complete
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
RETURNS 70 c. & o.

New York, February 20.-George w
Stevens, of Richmond, Va, Federal
Manager of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad, today was elected by the Di-
rectors to his old position as President
of the road, effective upon its return
to private ownership. III. p. Hunting
ton, Los Angeles, and G. B. Wall, Rich
mond, were reelected Chairman of the
Board of Directors and Vice President,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27

JUDGE wATsoNs WIFE DEAD.

News was received in Louisa Thurs
day of the death of Mrs. w. L. Watson
which occurred at her home in Ashland
Thursday morning after a few weeks
illness. She was native of the Webb
vile section OF our county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
ENLISTED in ARMY.

An army recruiting officer has been
here for awhile and has secured sew
eral enlistments. Among them are
Charley Collinsworth and two young
sons Of j. II. Ekers. all OF Fallsburg'
Two boys came from Elliott county
Tuesday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
DEATHS.

Mrs, Lucinda johnson, age SO. died
on Georges creek Wednesday,
Mat Browning sdied at Yatesville.
age Go.
Mrs. VIM. York of Torchlight, died
last week,
Most of these are mentioned by our
correspondents.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
MARRIAeE LlcENsEs.

Kay Dia aRond, 2S, to Madge Murphy,
10, of Yatl willie.
Arbie S. Filson, 80, to LYDIA NJ. Hat
field. 26. OF Louisa and Ransom.
Garland Webb. 20. and Maude Miller,
20. of tallsburg and Adeline.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-02-27
M q aERRY VERY Ill

NJ. G. Berry is critically Ill at his
home in Louisa with some trouble of
the throat. He had been unable TO take
any food for twelve days, but yester-
day was abe to swallow a small guam
tity of milk.