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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
CATLETTSBURG HAS
HEAVY FIRE LOSS

Damage in excess of 100000 was
done by fire early Monday morning in
Catlettsburg. Buildings burned in
cluded the following:
Hampton Grocery company: Big
Sandy Grocery company; Alger Hotelj
Big Sandy Distributing company; Cen
aral Hotel; j. n Moran plumbing shop.
The Hampton Grocery company was
one Of the heaviest losers. The stock
of foodstuf's is said TO have been
worth in excess Of 100000. Stock of
the Big Sandy Grocery company was
also covered by insurance.
a squad car from the Huntington
department, carrying hose, helped to
fight the blaze. Assistance also was
given by the Ashland fire department,
The origin of the blaze has not been
determined. The fire had gained con-
siderable headway when the alarm was
given, and when the Catlettsburg de-
partment had difficulty in checking the
flames, aid was asked from Hunting
ton and Ashland.
All OF the buildings were brick
structures, 1t was one of the most
serious fires in the history Of Cat
lettsburg.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
GRIFFITH CREEK

An old adage which says TT never
rains but 1t pours" could not be ex-
.empliiied more than by the misfortunes
that have befallen the Sammons chill
dren here. Their mother died of can
Ger Nov, 80, 1919. their father G. A.
Sammons died of influenza Feb. 9Th,
1920. The boys, true to their promise
10 their dying mother, still made the
old home as cheerful as they could for
their little brothers and sisters. but on
last Saturday while two of the little
boys were preparing supper fire broke
out from the kitchen stove which in a
few minutes reduced their home to
ashes. Practically nothing was saved.
The children frantically fought the
flames until neighbors gathered, got
out few things and took out the small
children. The loss all told was per-
haps $1,000. Here is a case of eight
children made motherless. fatherless
pnd homeless in three months, The
oldest boy is scarcely grown, the baby
10 months old.
Arnold the IA months old son of
Dan Senters, departed this life March
18th of pneumonia, following influenza.
He leaves mother. father and ten
brothers to mourn their loss. We eX-
tene tie bereaved our sympathy in this
the second death in this well known
family, another son having died only
Il short time ago. Influenza is a
deadly disease and we will thank God
when it has run its course.
Wiley Parker of Columbus. Ohio,
was "A business visitor here Monday
Mrs Herbert Lemaster is on the in
fluenza list
Eugene Hensley is all smiles; it's
name is Violet.
Don C. Belcher is preparing to move
TO a place near Charleston. w, Va,
where he has position as store man
ager for lumber corporation.
MUTT.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
Death of Charles BowIes
Occurs at Pikeville

Charles Bowles. age 20, died at Pike
Vile Sunday night Of typhoid fever.
He had been sick three weeks but was
thought to be improving for while
previous to the time of his passing
away
The funeral took place Tuesday and
was very largely attended, many per
sons going from other towns to pay
their respects.
He was the oldest son of Mr. c. G.
and Mrs. Mona Connolly Bowles, and
was ondLof Pikevilles most highly
esteemed fyodng men. He was well
educated and was just entering upon
a promising business career Early in
the war he enlisted in the army and
while at camp the physicians found
some trouble in one lung which re-,
suited IN his discharge. and several
months treatment at Saranac Lake
He recovered ard was apparently in
fair health afterward.
Charles was identified with The
Presbyterian church. He IS survived
by two sisters and n brother, and his
parents. His father is one of Pike
county's most prominent men. He has
been county attorney and nj present
is actively engaged In the wholesale
grocery business.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
MRS. eusslE coPLEY LAMBERT
AND CHILD DIE OF INFLUENZA

on Feb. 20, death entered the home
az Carlos Lambert of Portsmouth, o.,
and took from them their baby, Dom
aid, aged one year and eleven days.
Two hours later the mother died.
Gustava Copley Lambert was the
daughter OF w a, CopleY of Potter,
who died about IL months ago. She
was born in Louisa. KY, but at an
early age she moved to Potter whore
She was reared. She possessed n cheer
ful disposition. and enjoyed above ev-
erything else the companionship of
family and friends. On Feb, 2s, 1918,
she married Carlos Lambert, of Buch-
anan. To this union We're born three
children, Albert Harrison, age 8, James
Allen. age 3, and Donald, Besides the
heroaved husband and two little sons
the surviving members of her family
are Mrs Julia Horn, Mrs. Tennie Ba-
ker, Mrs. Virginia Montague. Mrs.
Carrie Bryan and j. w Copley She
was buried at the Buchanan chapel
burial ground Feb 2S
ONE WHO KNEW HER,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
Oil NEWS OF
EASTERN KENTUCKY

In Eastern Kentucky. Floyd county
district the Fleming interests. got a
good showing of oil and gas on the
Hopkins lease. mouth of Bull creek.
Drilling viii be continued to the Big
lnjun and Weir sands On the Bull
Creek structure, above this well, the
Eastern Gulf Company has big gasser
in the Big Injun sand Dmlck and
associates have a 10-barrel pumper in
No. 2, Wayland, and is spuddng on a
second test. Fleming is starting a
deep venture on the Mud Creek an
tiGnne.
In Pike county Brode Il Son are
down 1000 feet in a test. which is
making an interesting showing. South
of this test and near the Pine noun
tain uplift wildcat test is reported
to be showing oil at 1,100 feet. This
is one of the most interesting tests in
Eastern Kentucky at this time, as the
strata is raised to almost vertical
position within half a mile of the test,
which is the first TO be attempted near
the monocline.
In johnson county, Love leave, Tur-
ner and others are reported to have a
good well at 1000 feet
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
ROBT. HARTMAN
DIES SUDDENLY

The body Of Robert L. Hartman ar
rived In Louisa Tuesday evening from
Nitro. w Va His death occurred
there some time sunday night. Mr..
Hartman was feeling about as well ms
usual when he retired. When called
for breakfast the next morning he
failed 10 answer. His wife went to
his bedside and found that he was
dead
About a week previous he was kick
cd on the arm by mule, but II is not
thought this had anything TO do with
his death; which was pronounced due
10 heart trouble. Some time ago Mr.
Hartman had suffered with heart
trouble. but Of late had not complained
OF Il,
Mr. Hartman was 60 years of age
When young man he came To Louisa
and has spent most of his life here,
being counted one OF our good citi-
zeus. For several years he had charge
OF the Elolse farm near here. He was
Industrious and honest and had no
enemies, His wife. Mrs, Mary Keggs
Hartman. and two daughters. Mrs.
Chas +. shannon and Mrs Eulah Cain,
OF THIS place, survive,
Burial took place on Wednesday on
Pine Hill after funeral services which
were conducted by Rev. Haggard at
the NJ +, Church in this city.
The odd Fellows were In charge Of
the burial. MIR. Hartman was a mem
bcr OF that order in good standing.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
FORT GAY, w. VA.

The sick are improving except Bill
Adkins, who fingers with stomach
trouble. -
John Travis has sold hls mill and
entire possessions here to John Wilson
and w. L. Dawson Mr.. Wilson will
move in soon, having sold his farm to
John Salyers,
The high school has moved from the
church to the public school building.
Ranzy Bartram will build on the lots
he owns in the center of town.
Lewis Borders has about finished his
brick building, near the railroad.
Lee Dawson, of Jenkins, paid our
town visit. He win move to Scioto-
vile, Ohio, where he. has purchased II
acres laid off in town lots.
Mrs. Lou Verna Hanson, age Ga,
widow of the late D. L. Hanson, died
at her home near here Monday She
was the daughter of Smiley Stewart,
Of Lawrence county. kentucky AL
though bad cripple for a number OF
years Mrs. Hanson was a faithful
church attendant and was an influence
for good in the community. Two chill
dren survive: Mrs. May Robinson and
NJ. j. Hanson. BLUE EYES.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
Big Coal Deal
is COnsummated

The much talked of deal, pending for
several months, for the purchase of the
valuable properties Of the Red Jacket
Consolidated Coal & Coke company has
finally been consummated. The pur-
chase price said TO be in the neigh
borhood of two million dollars, has
been paid over. The new owner is Col
r. II. Houston, one of the pioneer coal
operators OF the county,
Mr. w. A. Wilson, who for several
years has been superintendent of Col.
Houston's Thacker properties. will al
so become superintendent at Red Jack
ct.
In addition to his holdings in this
county Col Houston is also the central
figure in number of the largest and
most successful companies in the Poca-
hontas field. Some months ago he pur-
chased a big boundary Of coal land on
Wolf creek, Martin-co.. KY, which is
as yet undeveioped. Huntington Her
aid Dispatch.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
WHITES CREEK, w. VA.

There is lots of sickness in our
vicinity at this writing and doctors are
scarce There isn't any doctor nearer
than Wayne or Prichard. We need two
on our creek, one at the mouth of
Whites Creek and one here at Center
Vile. There are people enough in our
locality to keep two doctors busy We
have good roads here through the sum
mer and fall ieasons, and If any doc
tor should read my letter and feel sat
isfied to come and locate in our vicin-
ity we would be glad.
Mrs. Eldridge McGee died Tuesday,
March End, after suffering some time.
She leaves her husband and several
small children.
Old Bro. Abraham Hutchison and
wife are both expected to die.
There have been several deaths in
our neighborhood and country. i.
Mrs. Della Lester, of HELLER KY, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs w.
G. Sparks, and other friends and rela-
tives.
Joe Sparks and family all had flu,
but they are all about well.
Oscar Miller and family are all bet
ter.
Ida Sparks and family are all on
the mend. while there. are many others
not expected to live.
Owing to bad weather and sickness
there hasn't been any church in our
locality lately. s. G. w.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
STATE NORMAL FOR
LOUISA ASSURED
AT NEXT SESSION

(The NEWS has received the fol-
lowing report on the matter Of estab-
fishing third State Normal School,
to be located at Louisa, and for which
a very determined effort has been made
in the Legislature.)
The bin establishing state Normal
School at Louisa Is unanimously in
dorsed by State officials, but they ask
that the matter be held in abatement
until next session OF the Legislature,
II there is called session for the
purpose OF bonding the state for road
and school purposes this matter will be
taken up and put over So momentous
Is the issue involved that il VIII AFFECT
yitally, definitely and permanently the
stand OF the eleRtoral status Of every
man who plays part In It's conclusion.
This matter win stand out like a
promontory, only Il miracle of mis-
chief could now wrest victorious
conclusion from the proponents OF this
cause, and the parties furthering the
matter are 10 be congratulated for the
efficient work and progress made IN
the short duration OF time since It's
promulgation
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
Oil Development in
Lawrence County

Mitchell & Martin ofPittsburg, have
bought 700 acres of leases in the Bus
seyVillo field from H.. w. Bussey and
Webb Holt and will start drilling as
soon as machinery and supplies can be
shipped In.
The well on j. II. Woods on the
Point opposite Louisa is being drilled
in this afternoon. The Jones brothers
hold this lease. The result is being
watched with great interest. .as it tests
entirely new territory
The well on Conley & Burgess, Two
Mile, is good for 6 to 8 barrels Rich
mond Drilling company will move the
outfit from this farm to the adjoining
tract owned by @. j. Carter and Z. E..
Shannon and drill a well The Ohio
Fuel holds this lease also.
A company organized by John Bahan
will drill this year on Lick creek, where
they have acquired considerable acre
age.
The New Domains last well at Bus
seyville is showing up fine, being one
of the very best in the field.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
ELECTRIC CHAIR
GETS TWO DEMONS

At the Kentucky Penitentiary Eddy
vine Charles Music was electrocuted
ON Wednesday He was the desperado
who ran wild in the Big Sandy Valley
for several months and was arrested
near Louisa for stealing a horse, after
having murdered policeman Chas. Hat
field in Ashland last March.
on Thursday Will Lockett was sent
to eternity for the horrible murder of
little Geneva Hardman near Lexing-
ton. He is the negro over whom six
men lost their lives in the riot at Lex
ington On last Monday he confessed
that he had murdered three other wo-
men by choking them. One was white
and two colored. The crimes occurred
at Carmi, H., Evansville, Ind, and
Camp Taylor. Ky. Also. he assaulted
a white woman in Western Kentucky
in 1906. after which he changed his
name to Lockett.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
WALBRIDGE AND HOLT

Mrs. John Webb left Thursday for
Ethel w. Va. where she will reside.
II. H. StRhsbtry and daughter, Miss
Ethel are visiting Mrs. John Bellomy
OF Ward, Ky.
Misses yina Stcppc and Mamie VIII
son spent Friday afternoon with Miss
Briza Peters,
T. S. Beaire, OF Saltpeter and Lace
Williamson OF Rocky Valley, attended
church here Sunday night.
J. Crit See, Jr.. visited friends In
Louisa Sunday.
]. Paul Riddle. of Pilseviile spent
Sunday with relatives at Hilltop Farm.
Millard Webo was a business visi
tor at Hilltop Farm Monday.
Mrs. Jane Peters, JH. Tiardwick.
Henry Boothe, Miss Jock See and
Laken Peters were visitors in Louisa
Monday.
Misses Matte. We and Virginia
Asche, OF Route l. attended church
here Sunday night.
There IL talk of a church building
being erected at this place.
Miss Marie C. Holt spent few days
this week in Louisa, the guest of her
aunt, Mrs. @. b. Carter.
Henry Holt, OF Rock Castle, visited
relatives here last week
.Autie q. Burgess, of Richardson,
spent Sunday with friends here.
Mrs. Sam S. See attended church
Sunday at the NJ. f. Church, Louisa.
w. T. Bowe is home from Goodman
on account OF sickness in his family.
on Monday March Sth, Mr.. John J.
Crittendon See, Jr.. of Louisa, Route 4,
and Miss Lillian Roberts, of Busseyt
Vile, were quietly married = Louisa
at the home ofyW. W. See, brother of
the groom. in the presence of relatives
of the immediate families and a few
friends. Rev. Jas. ID. Bell, OF the Nj. Il.
Church South, officiated. The bride is
one Of Lawrence county's brightest and
most beautiful daughters and is popu-
lar I'M Ter circle of friends. The groom
is highly respected young man and
is engaged In farming. He say sew
eral months service in the U. 81 Army
during the world war. Their many
friends wish them a happy and pros-
perous welded life.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
PAVING LOUISA
STREETS ASSURED

The Court of Appeals has given a
decision in the friendly suit taken up
from Lawrence county which makes
possible the issuing of paving bonds to
the amount voted in November, $780,
900, and the additional $4,000 voted
previously.
The style of the case was G. w. Cas-
tie VS.. City of Louisa, Mr.. Castle
would like for the fact to be made
plain that he was not opposing the
bond issue but consented to act as
plaintiff in the suit simply to try to
get the obstacle of former decision
removed. He is very much in favor
of the bond issue.
This is a victory that causes almost
unanimous rejoicing in Louisa. The
City Council can now proceed with the
numerous details incident to paving.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
OVERDA

Death visited the home OF Bird stow
art aud wife, taking their little baby
II was laid 10 rest IN the Crabtree
graveyard,
Aunt Mary Stewart is no better.
Miss Tholma webb, Of OvcHlai was
visiting home follls sunday
Miss ocel Webb spent Saturday
night with Make .ClevenEer
John Jordan and Eskel have returned
from Chattaroy, w. Va,
Leo Cleveuger who Is attending
school al Louisa, visited home folks
Saturday and sunday
Tom Dowdy and wife returned TO
Chattnroy Sunday
Mrs Dein Adams. OF Twin Branch.
spent last Thursday with Mrs, T., NJ.
cleyenger.
Miss Coda Webb was calling on
Mrs, L, NJ. cleyenger last Thursday
and Friday They put in goodOtime
piecing quilts.
Mrs. Laura Presley has the flu
Kay Chaifin, OF Trad, was at ovcrda
Saturday
Miss Mary Lcadman. OF Hicksyille,
was shopping al overda Friday
Charley Blankenship will move soon
20 Ashland.
John Jordan's family is down with
the flu.
j. G. Adams has gone to Chattarey.
Also willie Diamond.
Roscoe Adams expects TO return TO
his home soon from the navy.
Ernest webb and bride were visiting
his brother Austin and wife sunday.
Also Miss Thelina Webb
Mrs. Della Webb spent Friday at
overda. TOM puFF.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
Property in Lawrence
Raised S25O,0OO.O0
BY the State Board

Judge Rife and County Attorney
Thompson have returned from Frank
fort, where they appeared before the
State Tax Commission to protest
against the raise Of 100000 in the val
uation Of Lawrence county property,
They succeeded in getting it reduced
TO $4,000 The County Board is di-
rected to make raises aggregating that
amount, applying the incheases, as
their judgment directs, to land town
lots, mineral rights. oil and gas
either part or all of these
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
FREE SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR EASTERN KY.

The State Committee of the Y. M, C.
A., has the sum of $4580 to be distrib-
uted in Collegiate Scholarships. Each
scholarship provides sum ranging
from $50 10 $500 according to the needs
of the applicant, and may be applied
on the tuition, books board and lodg-
ing, etc. during the full college year
beginning with the term beginning
early in 1920. Applications for Col
legiate Scholarships should be made
through the County Educational Ser
vice Committee, who will make recom-
mendations to the State Committee.
Application blanks and further in
formation may be obtained from the
members of the County Committee, or
by writing State District Secretary or
Supervisor Educational Work, 345 Y.
NJ. C. A., Bldg, Louisville, KY.
Interested men are advised to file
applications as soon as possible.
County Committees in this district
are as follows:
Boyd, Prof. Bradner, Ashland, KY:
Elliott, John Will Green. Sandy Hook.
KY; Carter, Prof. Crawley, Grayson,
KY; Floyd. Prof. Caudill Prestons-
burg KY; Greenup. ]. w. Ramey, Rus
sell, KY; Lawrence, NJ. S. Burns, Lou
isa, KY; Johnson, Prof Ward, Paints
vile, KY, Magoffin, Judge Gardner,
Salyersville, KY; Martin, j. B. Clarke,
Inez, KY; Pike, Fonso Wright, Pike
vile. Ky.
Scholarships Awarded.
The followinb discharged soldiers
were granted scholarships at a meet
ing held in Ashland last Saturday.
Emery f. Clarke, Prestonsburg, six
months at Bowling Green University;
Oscar Ward, Paintsville six months in
school of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wis;
Frank Bailey, Hueysville, three months
Bowling Screen Business University;
Geo. NJ. Collins. zebulon, six months
Booths Business College. Huntington.
The next meeting to consider applica-
tions viii be held in Ashland March II.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
BORDERLAND, w. VA.

Richard Lemaster was called to
Paintsville on business Friday and
Saturday.
Gay soon. She has been quite i'll with
influenza, but is improving.
Afford Webb and wife are quite ill
with influenza.
Bud Adams is wearing big smile
He will get married the 18th.
Mrs. Maude Adams, who has been
very low with flu, is better.
Lewis Lemaster was visiting his
daughter Maude Sherman. at Muddy
Branch, Thursday BROWNEY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
HAYs.THoMPsoN.

Miss Ida May Gays of this city. and
Mr.. Jacob Hugh Thompson of Mere
dith, W. Va. We're united in marriage
last Saturday evening The wedding
took place at the home of the brides
pastor, Rev, j. H. Pope, who was the
officiating minister.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
Willard Hays and is a popular young
lady in her circle OF friends.
Mr.. Thompson is employed in the oil
fields near Louisa, and Is fine young
man. These young people have the
best wishes of many friends
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
ROAD ENGINEER
FOR BIG SANDY

Judge Rife conferred with the State
Road Commissioner at Frankfort last
weak in regard 10 the roads to be built
in Lawrence. He was informed that
an engineer, NJ. f.. S. Posey, has been
appointed to take charge of the Big
Sandy valley counties and that he will
push the survey work as rapidly as
possible. Lawrence should get party
of engineers very soon.
The new laws affecting State aid will
apply here. The Federal aid will come
10 us without question, the State Com
missioner says.
Let us hope they rush the job
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
Lawrence County Red
Cross Chapter Suspends

AT meeting of the Red Cross ex-
eoutive committee Monday night it was
decided to close the local chapter and
suspend operations. The money on
hands about $3.50, win be sent to head
quarters
ON saturday of this week at one
o'clock, at the court house door in
Louisa, the office furniture and fixtures
will be offered for sale at public auc-
ton. There is good Remington type
writer, some tables, files, etc
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Ernest T, webb. 90, overda, to Mona
Cooksey. 2l. Dennis
Surother Justice, 4S, to Fannie Smith,
"a, Louisa.
Casper +. Miller 20. Adeline, to Ger
trude Church, II. Adeline.
Patsy Cole, IS, War Eagle, w. Va,
to AIva Spencer, H. Norris,
Marion Crahtree, 10. Chattaroy, to
Martha Dowdy Is, Oyerda.
VIM York, 46 TO SaFepta Jane Hun,
A, Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
G. B. Clay Dies
at Catlettsburg

After long illness George b. Clay
died at his home Wednesday night
OF last week. He had seemed to be
improving until attacked by influenza
Few days before. He is survived by
1ls wife who was Miss Allie Malone Of
Grayson, one son, Raymond, and one
daughter, Agnes Mrs. Mary Hamilton
OF Pikeville and Mrs. Julia Keith of
Oklahoma, are sisters, and Tom Clay
OF Pikeyille, and win. of Washington
brothers.
Mr.. Clay was born in Pikevllle S.
years ago. He had lived in Catletts-
burg many years and for while was
connected with the Clay -Gunnem Shoe
company He was a member of the
Masonic fraternity and NJ E. Church,
South.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12
Work to Start on
Fort Gay Road

The sutton Construction company
mas shipped five car loads of mach
merry to our sister city OF Fort Cay,
70 use on the contract awarded for
seven miles OF road from that point
toward Wayne.
Work will start at once and be
hustled to a finish. Mr. w. ID. Sutton
was here Wednesday looking after the
matter.
This IS reliable firm of experienced
contractors who have had work in Pike
county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-03-12

Mrs. Zeb Heston has returned from
Durbin where she was called two
weeks ago by the Illness of her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Cole, both
of whom had double pneumonia. They
so far recovered as to be able to be
moved. Mr.. Cole went to the home of
his mother a short distance away and
Mrs. Cole accompanied her daughter
to Louisa where she is receiving fur
ther treatment.
Influenza missed their neighborhood
in the 1918 epidemic, but hardly FAM
lily escaped this time. Many deaths
occurred near there.