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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
MORE WELLS in
LAWRENCE COUNTY

| In the Louisa oil field the work has
been dragging somewhat on account OF
the cold weather. The water and fuel
supply suffer under such conditions
| No. / on Il. T.. Shannon is a good
well. This location is near the top of
the ridge between the river and the
Peters and Johns farms two miles be-
low Louisa
Pfost No. 2 is in and is a better well
than No. l,
T. F. Maloney is moving to a new
location on the Lackey farm. offsetting
Ransom, Alley and Peters.
Well No. 2 on John B. Thompson at
Busseyville is above the average in
that field Also. another on the Bus
sey land makes fine showing, one of
the best in the field. These are New
Domain leases.
The side track below the mouth OF
Two Mile creek is being installed by
the Ohio Fuel L. NJ. Henry is SUI
perintending the work.
No. on Conley & Burgess was drill
ed in yesterday and makes good show
ing, probably good for to barrels
settled production. 1t will be shot to-
day.
A well will be started soon on the
Shannon & Carter tract adjoining Con-
ley and Burgess.
The well drilling on L. N. Hutchin-
son will be cased this week.
The well on j. II. Woods, Just across
the river from Louisa, is being re-cased
and drilling will be resumed at once.
In the Upper Blaine Field.
The Union Gas & Oil Company's
three new wells have been waiting for
some time to be shot Shortage Of
nitroglycerine and the large demand in
Lawrence county has caused the de-
lay. Another company is about TO do
business here, which win relieve the
situation
No. on the Daniel Skaggs is esti-
mated to be good for 100 barrels per
day. No. / on DR.. Proctor Sparks Is
rated at so barrels. An offset to DIR.
Adkins is also good well.
j. Isralsky & Company drilled the
Berea sand last week in the Knob
Branch well and it was shot Satur-
day. The preliminary test shows that
it IS probably small pumper. Water
encountered a few feet above the grit
has made it difficult to get an exact
estimate of what the well viii do. 1t
is being tubed
DR.. V. V. Adkins has another good
well ON DIR. Rice's farm.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
ELMER CHAPMAN
KILLED BY TRAIN

a telegram from Portsmouth We'd
nesday brought the sad news that
Elmer Chapman was killed by train
in the yards of the Norfolk & Western
railroad at that place. He was en-
ployed there as n trainman.
He was a son OF Tom jeff Chapman
formerly of Lick Creek. four miles
south OF Louisa. but now living in
Ohio Mrs. Claude Wilson. of this
place, is sister. and w. M. Chapman
of Charley, is an uncle.
Elmer wa sa fine young man and his
tragic death is deeply deplored by al
who knew him. He is survived by his
wife.
LATER. Since receiving the abov,
report we have been Informed that Mr.
Chapman isAstill alive He was brake
man on a train when brake-rod gave
way. throwing him OFF and under the
train. One leg was cut off and the
other weA so badly mutilated that am
,putation may be necessary. Chances
for his recovery are slight
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
rwo DEATHS An klLooRE.

Mrs. James Kilgore. OF Kilgore
passed away Sunday morning In hos
pitai at Columbus, after two weeks
illness OF pneumonia. Mrs. Kilgore
had gone 20 Columbus 10 be with the
family OF her daughter. Mrs. Howard
Ensk. while the latter underwent sur
gical treatment
Mrs, kiiRore's husband was with
her and was also very III. but has
practically recovered.
Mrs. Kiigore was the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Barrett, deceased
pioneers OF Boyd and Carter counties
4 sad feature OF Mrs. Kilgores death
Is that her husbands sister. Mrs. John
johnson. was buried from their home
at Kilgpre on last Saturday afternoon,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
TABORS CREEK
AND MERIDETH

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ldon w Va last Wad,,as.lav tor h,,,;s,
She was brjebt l;ttla Or, a,5 w., ~,
Iextend onr daanest ~,
Ireaved family she wss aho,,t ~ f,,,,,. ~
Lvears n faga E,naral sa,.,,,,.,, ,,.,,,.'.
lconanctad Nv Rro Carra,I
ar,s.
MISSES 1us'siVa ana lua lester were
sne pieasanl sues.s oi MISS rlorence
p-o.r Iiuay afternoon.
lsopeI' Loar was shopping az f'u'i-
ers ias' saturuay'
Mrs, Jonn = rortner , was visiting MIS-
i-ouisa Lour iast iiursuay'
Sierenee 9ieens ilaue q erip 70 LOU
I'ss o'turuay.
Nrs, LOUISA Loar was Vlsiting MIS-
i-ola fianly iast saIlrday'
M MISS Seiese S.ursii, was M une guest OF
MISS riorence Loar last Anursuay.
rloyo Carroll, william ana Chester
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
REPUBLICANS NAME
NATIONAL DELEGATES

Louisville, Ky..-The Kentucky Re-
publican state convention endorsed A.
r Hert, Governor II. P. Morrow, Mrs
John Glover South. frankfort, and DR.
g. H George negro. Padurah. as the
four delegates from the state at large
10 the Republican national convention
in Chidago. The convention voted
that they shall be uninstructed.
Alternate delegates from state at
large were elected as follows:
II. Green Garrett Winchester; DIR.
Ben L. Brunner Louisville; Mrs. John
w. Langley. Plkoville, and DR.. George
y, David, negro, Lexington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
new STATE ROAD
Law FOR KENTUCKY

Frankfort, Ky.-The House bill for a
system Of State highways, which was
passed by the Senate last Friday, and
which will go back to the House on
question Of qualification of the High
way Engineer and changes in routes.
provides;
System of hard surfaced roads, ex-
ceeding 3,100 miles.
Nonpartisan Highway Commission. Of
four to have supreme control, and shall
serve without pay, except for expenses.
Highway Engineer, at $1,000 salary.
named and working under supervision
Of commission.
Thirty eight cities and towns from
which work is to begin simultaneously.
For carrying out all existing State
aid contracts. but otherwise all Fed
seral and State aid funds to be spent
on new system.
Financing of the system is not pro-
yided, but is to be taken care Of by
separate bills.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
MRS. W. B. WARD
DIESATPAINTSVILLE


Mrs. w. b. Ward died at her home
IN Paintsville Monday night after a
three weeks Illness Mrs Ward was
stricken with the flu about three weeks
nro and her condition continued to
grow worse until the end Monday night,
She was daughter Of Babe Cline, Of
Martin county. A husband and five
children survive.
Prof and Mrs. Ward moved from
Martin county to this place number
of years ago. Since coming TO Paints
villc she made many friends and was
loved and respected by all who knew
her. In her death the town and COM
munity have lost a good Christian
woman and the family devoted
mother
Tho herenvcd family have the sym :
pnihy of the entire community. .-
Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
FORMER LOUISA BOY.

Lexington, KyThomas J. Taylor,
formerly of Louisa, now resident of
stone, KY, has resumed his studies
Sat the University Of Kentucky after
an absence OF several weeks, caused
by Illness. Mr.. Taylor came back to
school in time to take the mid-year
examinations and in spite of his long
absence has passed all his examina-
lions creditably
Mr.. Taylor is a graduate of the Lou
lisa High School and was one of the
outstanding members of his class. AS
was true in high school he is taking
a prominent place in his class in the
University. Mr. Taylor is a sopho-
more in the College OF Arts and
Science and is an active member OF
the Press Association.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
ELECTRIC LIGHT
FRANCHISE AGREED
UPON BY COUNCIL
Louisa to Have Modern Ser.
vice from the Plant of
Lobaco Company.

At the regular meeting Of the City
Council Tuesday night the most i'm
p0rtant matter considered was that OF
an electric light franchise sought by
the Lobaco Company, II was first
presented at the meeting last month
With two changes the franchise was
practically agreed upon by all parties,
but Il Is necessary for II to 60 over
until the next meeting OF the council.
This Is an enterprise NEEDED In Lou
lisa and It's installation win mark an
other OF the many important steps
showing the progress and growth OF
our city. Tho rates are reasonable
and the company proposes TO put in
duplicate units that will insure con-
slant and dependable service,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
STATE NORMAL BILL
PUSHED BY HARRIS

Senator b. H. Harris writes that he
has succeeded in getting the State
Normal School bill into the orders Of
the day and he is very hopeful of get
ting it enacted into law. 1t pro-
vides for establishing n third State
Normal School in Kentucky, to be
located at Louisa.
Everyone Interested in the measure
should write or wire any members they
know and urge passage of the bill
The legislature is nearing the end and
quick action is necessary.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
.PIKEVILLE HOMES
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Fire of unknown origin destroyed
the homes of II. Wells, NJ. C. Justice
and w. w. Barrett in West Pikevllle
early Sunday morning. The fire Or
iginated in the Wells residence, none
OF the family being at home. and
spread rapidly to the other buildings.
Low water pressure hampered fire
fighters.
The home of the Rev. Mr. Critics was
badly damaged.
The loss of $4,000 is partly covered
by insurance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
STATE TAX BOARD
RAISES PROPERTY

The State Tax Commission has
raised Lawrence eounty's assessment
100000 and the city OF Louisa $4,000.
County Judge Billie Rife will appear
in Frankfort today TO try to get the
increase removed.
These raises are not justifiable. as
our property was heavily boosted last
year by every official and board that
touched the matter. and that basis
was retained and in many instances
exceeded this year
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
JOHN 7. SHELBY DEAD.

Lexington, Ky. March 2 John Todd
Shelby, 60 years old, great grandson
OF Isaac Shelby. first Governor Of Ken
lucky. died al his home here late to-
day, He was The dean Of the Tayette
rounty bar
Mr. Shelby was born In Fayetts
county January &c, 1851, the son OF
Thomas Hart shelby, Jr He received
his early education at Walnut Hill
this county. and later atteuded Centre
College, Danville, two years.
He first was associated In the prac-
tice of law with Col. w C. p. Breck
inridge and was junior member OF the
firm Of Breckinrldge & Shelby. This
partnership continued until Colonel
1recklnridge's death.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Charley Jones. 2s, to Ella York. 15,
of r. D. Louisa
Willie Burton, II. to Sophia Skaggs,
II, of Ulysses and Lowmansville.
Elmer Byron Batchell. 30, to Myrtle
Loomis Gaines. 80. of Charleston and
Catlettsburg,
Alonzo Nunley, "a. to Jennie Moore,
IL Of Fallsburg.
Wesley Castle 21. to silly Moore. IA,
of Ledocio and Norris.
Noah Reynolds. 2S, to Ethel D. Will
son, 16 of Fort Gay.
George jackson, 40, to Rosa Mccoy,
so, of Webb, w. Va.
Hugh F. Adkins, 2s, TO Anna Kiger.
II, of Ratcliff.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
HANDSOME NEW 1UlLJIN,,.

DR.. G. B. Walters and A. c. Shannon.
architect and builder have about work.
ed out the plans for the formers hand
some new building on Main Gross st..
adjoining the brunswick Hotel 1T. The
present intention is to start work az
soon as the old building is ont IL The
way. The work Of moping the eold
building to the rear of the lot las
been considerably delayed by the bad
weather
Two store rooms Will be built on the
iirst floor and the second will lie equip
ped for offices.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO
HELP RAISE s25o,ooo

Frankfort KY. March i.--State su-
pcrintendent colvin is writing TO ev-
~ County Superintendent in the State
dsIsing them 10 have discussed in ev-
cry school "America's Gift TO France" :"
the Marne statute to be erected at the
village OF Meaux, where the German
advance on Paris first was checked by
American troops. As was the case
with Frances gift 10 America. the
Statue OF Liberty the s250,0O0 for
Frederick Mac Monnies' conception OF
The colossal statue which is 10 be sent
70 France will be raised by popular
subscription. largely through the school
children.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
MISS sALLiE BURNS.

Lexington. Ky.--Miss Sallie Burns
daughter OF Mrs. Carrie S. Adams OF
Louisa, Ky, is graduate of the Lou
sa High School where she did excel
lent work, completing her course there
In three years. She Is now doing good
work in the College of Arts and
Sciences at the University of Ken
lucky
on several occasions Miss Burns has
sung at Y. VIC. A. receptions at Pat
terson Hall. She is a member of the
III. X Press Association and Kappa
Dalta fraternity and is attracting at
tention both OF students and faculty
by her attitude toward her work her
interesting personality and ability to
make friends of her comrades.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
Lawrence County S. s.
Committee Meeting

The executive COMMITTEES of the Law !
renee County Sunday School AssocIa l.
tion, including all pastors superInten-
uents and district officers, will meet
In the M. r. Church South at 2 p. M.
sunday March 7. Important plans Tor
the year will be considered and all in-
terested Sunday School workers are
urged to attend this meeting.
M. s. BURNS. County President.
By w. J. VAUGHAN.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
MORE MEN NEEDED.

General DeWeese was here Saturday
to organize the troop OF cavalry. Not
enough enlistments were made TO make
the troop certainty. Some Of the
prospective members were detained by
illness. Others failed 10 appear. More
men are wanted and must report soon
or the troop win be lost to Lawrence
county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
James Taylor Very Sick
at Berea College

James Taylor, brother OF Sheriff VIM.
Taylor, and one of therbest men in our
county, went TO Berea recently to the
bedside Of his son Dewey, who was
very Ill. Mr.. Taylor took influenza
soon after arriving there. Pneumonia
followed and he has had a very close
cali for his life, but is now improving.
In addition to the other trouble he
had an abscess that has affected one
ans.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
SLAYER ALSO succuMss.

Ironton, Ohio. March 2,--Jacob Yates
of Symmes Township, who shot and
killed Charles Richendollar, Saturday
night, and who was shot himself in the
pistol duel, died at the Ironton hos
pital to-day Mrs. Benjamin Yates,
SO years old, mother of one Of the duel
victims, also died to-day when her
clothing caught fire when she was
smoking "a pipe In bed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
BURNED TO DEATH
AT RICHARDSON

Evelyn. the six year old daughter of
Harrison Scarberry, of Richardson.
died last Friday night from burns re-
ceived that day.
Her clothing caught fire from an
open CRATE and burned entirely off of
her. She lived only few hours. Bur-
ial took place on Sunday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
New Road System
Prescribed in Kentucky

The Kentucky Legislature has passed
the law laying out road system for
Kentucky TO be built with State and
Federal moneys One route specified is
from Ashland to Louisa, Paintsville,
Prestensburg and Pikeville. Another
is from Louisa to Pikevilie by way OF
lnez. Another connects West Liberty,
Sandy Hook and other points
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
TusERcuLAR COWS.

ing dairy COWS this week. He found
some AFFLICTED with tuberculosis and
they We're killed. This is a very inn
pcrtant matter. Everybody who keeps
COW or cows should have the test
applied. -
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
HOMER 3. MARcuM
GOES TO LOGAN

Homer B. Marcum, well known at
torney OF this county, win go to Lo-
gan this-.week where he will continue
the practice OF law. Mr. Marcum hps
been living In Huntington with officbs
in Kenovaf since his diichargc frol
service November, l9lS.lNayne NeWl
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
SICKNESS ABATINc.

Physicians report that almost no
new cases Of illness have developed in
this vicinity this week The situation
is very much improved, Pneumonia
patients are getting along quite we'll:
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
REv. -MnklNNoN DEAD.

U Rev. ]. u Mcklnnon died last Sat
nrday after short Illness. Burial
took place az Barboursville on Monday.
Roy. McKinnon was preacher in the
Western Virginia conference, M. T..
Church South, and was pastor at Van
Lear a few years ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
DEATH OF CHILD.

ten year old daughter of J. n.
Meek OF offutt died of pneumonia
yesterday. The child had been sick
With other troubles for a few days
before pneumonia.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
OIL WELL SUPPLY STORE.

The new oil well supply house. the
Continental, is getting ready for bus
mess in Louisa. Another company has
mad a representative here looking a.
round with a view to opening a store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
Important Deal.

Pittsburg- The most important sale
of Pennsylvania crude oil since prices
began jumping few weeks ago de-
veloped when the Manufacturers Light
and Heat company sold its entire pro-
duction to tile Waverly Oil Works Co
of Pittsburg. and the Chesboro Manu-
featuring Company of New York, for
S6.45 barrel. an advance of 80 cents
a barrel over the posted prices.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05
Looking to March is.

Independent refiners, it was report
ed, were still offering bonuses above
the posted prices, but very little oil
was being sold. Producers, it was the
prevailing opinion, were waiting for
still higher prices, which they expect
ed to develop March 16, when the Seep
company's plan to cut off supplies from
the independent refners will become
effective
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-05

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-03
Plan
 BatShoppins
 In Louisville

Cleveland, April 2.-When the Indians arrive at Louisville April 10, a concerted attack will be made on certain factory where certain weapons are made. The Indians find themselves greatly in need of bats. but are not going to get any new ores until they strike Louisville and can make their selections right where the bludgeons are manufactured.
 Steve O'Neill and chet Thomas scarcely can wait until that day arrives. Steve was in batting slump last spring, and one. day in sheer desperation picked up Thomas bat as he went to the plate. He doubled. The next time he used one of his own sticks and popped up. He switched back to Thomas bat the last time up and made another single From that day to this he has been using the Thomas model. Thomas bat was broken a few days ago. but Chet and Steve are still managing to use it by wrapping it with tape.
 Speaking of bats, there probably are very few fans who know that Joe Harris in amassing the average that made him the runner-up to Ty Cobb last summer, was using Doc Johnston's club. When Joe reported last summer he found John ston, his rival for the first base job. lead ing the tribe in batting. He decided to try out Docs bat, and found it so much to his liking he would use no other. It is A remade bat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-03

~ AMBLING charges by Lee Ma NJ gee, former Chicago National player. against four other big league artists. submitted to President John A. Hevdler of the National League are cfeating more stir in the baseball world than Heydler and club owners throughout the country evidently are willing to admit. Eastern sporting writers, who, at first, characterized Magee's baseball bomb" as .s dud" are now admitting \ a growing sentiment that charges against the four players now in the game be revealed to the pubic and immediate action taken.
 President Heydler is likely to find this sentiment from the fans so gen. e. al that full investigation will be- come imperative, Magee's charges be made public and any players found betting on tl. games with profes- sional gamblers be driven out of base ball.
 You can't keep the average fan fooled very long-not in this day. And club owners might as well let Heydler turn on the spotlight and II there is :. anything to uncover, show it up ana then rid the game of any unsavory odor.
 All this business comes along at the same time when professional golf has exposed ring of gamblers operating in the south, "making books" and ad, vertising for bets, selling tips and doing 'ibookie" business similar to that in conjunction with racing two decades past.
 Chauncey NJ. Depew will be on deck at the Chicago republican convention ssUnclev McCloskey is running bases over in Memphis, John D. is buck!ins down to his golf, Pop" Geers will bs hanging around the track at the Kew lucky derby and Carrie Chapman Cat is mentioned as dark horse fol the presidency as soon as the sui fragists can throw their thirty-sixtf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-03

out tWo-bagger to centerfield
 Sigman, veteran southpaw of the 1919 season, pitched in splendid fashion for the Barons and during his six innings on the mound allowed only six hits and no runs Lefty twrled some good ball for the Barons. Collins, youngster, was sent in in the seventh, but was found lm- mediately by the Philly batsmen, and two runs and three hits resulted. Two more hits and an additional run were added in the ninth.
 The seventh inning proved fatal to the Barons. LeBourveay, the first Philly hatsman to face Collins, singled down the third base line. Tragresser sacrificed him down to second. Wrightstone sent q sacrifice fly to Silva, and LeBourveau took third Bancroft singled to left field and LeBourveau scored. Bancroft stole second and scored when Williams doubled to center field Williams died on base. however, when J. Miller grounded out, Croll to Bernsen.
 The Barons had one real opportunity to score, and that came in the ninth in- ming Griffith hit to center field, Bern sen dropped an easy grounder in front of Rixey who chose to catch Griffith at second J. Miller dropped Rixey's toss, however, all hands going safe. Ellis grounded to R. Miller, who tossed to J.. Miller, catching Bernsen at second. Griffith was on third, and Ellis on sec ond.
 Stevenson was sent in to hit for Gooch. Tom sent one through the infeld, which gmDed. Ellis on his way to second. Grif- ftT crossed the plate. Umpire Tannehiil ruled Ellis out, and sent Griffith back to third. Stevenson was safe on first. Croll ended the Barons prospective rally by grounding out, Bancroft to J. Miller.
 The Phillies scored again in the ninth, LeBourveau damned the pellet with ter rife force, and when Silva recovered the ball from deep center field, the Philiy batsman had reached third base. Tragres- ser sent sacrifice fly to Silva, and Le- Bourveau scored Rixey was safe on first when Black muffed his easy grounder. The Philly pitcher stole second base. Bancroft sent szzler down the third base line and reached first before Ellis could return the ball to the infield. Will Hams struck out and Bancroft and Rixey executed double steal, Gooch holding onto the ball with determination and vigor, refusing to make an effort tc catch the Philly runners. J. Miller dropped one in front of the plate, which Gooch handled in easy. fashion
 Five Philly batsnen made two hits each, namely, Bancroft Williams, Paul. cite, LeBourveau and Tragresser. Grlf-