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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
Pike County Deputy
Sheriff Gets 5 Years

Pikeyille Ky.--Jakie Blankenship
was meted out quick justice here when
he was given a five-year sentence for
shooting and killing Perry Dothon at
Majestic September 10.
Blankenship was deputy sheriff
and was employed as guard by the
Majestic Galleries, located in the Tug
River coal strike zone.
The tragedy took place at night. and
had Its inception in number of shots
being fired within the mining town.
Blankenship, in quest Of the offend
er, went to the home of Dothon, where
after some inquiry and delay, during
which Dothon fired his pistol out OF
the window, Blankenship went inside
Then, after some discussion and drink
ing, during which Mrs. Dothon inter
vened to prevent trouble, BlankenshiI
fired the fatal shot
Biankenship claimed Dothon was
pointing his pistol at him. Mrs, Do
thon contradicted Blankenship's state
ment.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
Pike County Men
Confessed Plot to
Dynamite Coal Plant

Pikeville. Ky.-Floyd Cheney, who
confessed TO a plot to blow up the
Borderland Coal Company conveyor
and Arlie Ball. whom he implicated in
his confession, were brought TO Jail in
Pikeville today. Nt
Cheney was caught last Tuesday
night at the Borderland mine with 81
sticks OF dynamite in sack. Fuses
with caps attached and ready for use
also were found in the sack. Cheney
confessed that he planned TO destroy
the conveyor which carries coal from
the mine opening on the Kentucky side
OF Tug River to the railroad on the
West Virginia side. :
He later made written confession
in which he charged Ball with Eaving
suggested the plan and said that Ball
was only seventy-five feet away when
Cheney ran into the mine watchman.
Cheney lives in. Pike county and for
merly was Deputy Sheriff. He later
was employed as watchman by the
Borderland company but quit few
weeks ago and joined the union miners
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
PRIORITY CAR ORDER
CONTINUES IN FORCE

Washington, September 27.-Repre-
sentatives of the state of Kentucky and
Kentucky coal operators conferred here
this afternoon with Commissioner
Atchison, of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, to protest against orders
of the commission giving priority on
cars to public utilities outside Ken
lucky.
Following the conference the Ken
tuckians intimated that they had been.
given no assurance that the orders
would be rescinded, but they said they
were hopeful some action would be
taken.
The fact that many of the mines in
Kentucky are not receiving any cars
whatsoever for shipment of coal to
consumers in Kentucky, as result Of
the orders given priority outside.
the state. was pointed out to the Com
missioner, and specific instances where
mines would he forced to close down
unless cars can be obtained were cit
ed s.r
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
LOUISA GAINED
FIFTY PER CENT
CENSUS REPORT JUST ISSUED
SHOWS LARGE cRoWTH FOR
CITY, BUT LOSS FOR LAW.
RENEE COUNTY.

The 1920 census gives the population
Of Louisa 2Oil as against 1856 in 1910.
This is practically SO per cent increase.
which is a very creditable showing.
especially when no organized effort
was made within that period to boost
the town, Louisa had 1893 In 1900.
The county OF Lawrence, however,
has made very bad record. having
lost l2i per cent, The 1920 figures
are l7,642 against 20,67 In 1910 and
1853 In 1900. This loss is due 10 bad
roads more than anything else. We
have repeatedly called attention TO the
fact that people were leaving the coun-
" for this reason, but we are surpris-.
ed al the extent OF the migration,
Nothing more serious could happen
to d county than the loss of the class
OF people who aspire 20 better condI-.
tionB strongly enough to break loose
from home ties and go out intp strange
lands They have energy and ambi-
ton. the qualities that produce things
needed In every community.
The town OF Blaine shows 1O3 popu-
lation compared with 1856 In 1910. and
is4 In 1900. Fallsburg 81 against lS4
lin 1910 and 1859 In 1900.
Morgan county has increased 259 In
10 years, the total now being 1858.
West Liberty. the county seat. has 46i
as compared with 442. a gain OF 10
persons.
The magisterial districts showing the
greatest loss we're 4. and Z. which
include the two districts surrounding
the town OF Blaine. and the Fallsburg
district.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
.HAY.NoLEN.

On Wednesday, Sept. 22, quiet and
pretty wedding occurred at the home
of Rev. H. B. Hewlett. in Louisa, the
groom being Mr.. vint Nolen, son OF
Ferguson Nolen. of Madge. and the
bride Miss Blanche Hay, one of the
pretty and attractive daughters Of NJ.
A. Hay, ex-County Court Clerk of this
county.
Only few relatives and friends wit
messed the ceremony. They will re-
side on farm about three miles nor.h-
west of Louisa. which Mr.. Nolen pur-
chased short time ago
They are an intelligent and promis-
ing couple and all their friends join in
wishing them much Joy and all tile
happiness that this life can afford.
A FRIEND.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01

The oil rig on l.. \. Adams farm is
expecting to drill in any time.s
School is progressing nicely with
Bascom Moore. teacher.
Miss vicy Rose was calling on Eva
Carter Sunday,
Sank Hall was the guest Of Miss
Mary f. Adams Sunday.
The festival at Dry Ridge Saturday
night was reported quite q success,
Sorry to say Willie Curnutte has
pneumonia.
Willie Diamond was calling on Miss
Eva Carter Sunday.
Miss Pearl Shannon is clerkins m
L. N Laney's store.
Clyde and Cora Curnutteand Manly
Adams attended the festival at Dry
Ridge Saturday night.
Edna Dean was shopping at Trad
Saturday evening.
Sorry to say Mrs. Mont Adams and
also Marten Adams are no better,
BLUE BELLE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
Notorious West Vir-
ginia Moonshiner
Caught at Louisa

r. A. Stone arrested a man here
Wednesday evening said to be known
as the king bee" amongst moonshin-
ers and bootleggers in Boone county,
W. Va. His name is Roman Burgess,
alias James Thompson. He is under
sentence of two years in the peniten-
tiary and sawed his way out of the
Jail at Madison recently. There ID
800 reward for him.
When arrested he had two bottles OF
mocnshine and In his travelling bag
was worm for a still. The grand
jury here has Indicted him for having
the goods In his possession.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
KENTUCKY OIL
ADVANCES 25C

The price of Somerset oil, the name
under which Eastern Kentucky oil is
known. has advanced from "a to $4.25
per barrel.
This brings It to the highest price
ever paid for Somerset.
The e-classification that we have
been hoping for has not yet been made
Our people are hoping when this comes
1t will put Lawrence county oil, as
well as that of our neighbor counties
into the SIS class. at least
In order TO make the development OF
the high grade Berea oil In Kentucky
profitable 1t is necessary for the buy
ers 70 pay better price. 1t is deep
drilling and the wells are not very
large on the average.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
TO THE DEMOCRATS
OF KENTUCKY

The National Democratic Headquar-
ters is imperatively in need Of funds
with which to finance the present
campaign and has appealed to me to
offer an opportunity to the Democrats
to aid. This am pleased to do. Every
voter, man or woman, who earnestly
desires the election Of our ticket is
requested to give without delay to the
Editor of this paper who will imme-
diately forward it to John r. Downing,
State Treasurer for National Commit
tee Citizens Union National Bank,
Louisville. such voluntary contribution
as he or she may care to make. Same
will be forwarded promptly to National
Headquarters in New York, with name
of donor. Contributions, no matter
how small. will be accepted and appre-
ciated.
A hearty response to this call is con-
fidently expected.
]. N. CAMDEN,
National Committeeman.
(ady-5t) w
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
TARKILN

School is progressing nicely at thfg
place, Mr.. Russ Cordle teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lyons was calling.
on j. C. Green Sunday night.
Miss Fora Bowling was shopping in
Blaine last week.
Miss Ida Castle was visiting rela-
tives at this place Saturday and Sum.
day.
Addie Moore was shopping in Blaine
Monday.
Victoria Wheeler and Margie Ison
have been spending a few days with
Alafair Wheeler.
We We're sorry to hear OF the death
of M. H. Wheeler's little girl Carrie.
Sarah Bishop and Pola Cordle pass
ed down oui' creek Monday.
A large crowd of boys and girls att
tended the association at Brushy Sun
day.
&. w Ball was calling ON J. NJ.
Wheeler Sunday
Addie Moore and Noma passed down
our creek en- route to Brushy Sunday.
Ira Williams, of Ashland, is spending
a few days with Oma Green.
DOLLY DINPLE
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
Miss Nellie Peters and
M. ]. Murphy Married

This announcement will be news to
many friends OF the young couple,
Miss Nellie Peters and Mr.. Marcellus
James Murphy
They were married at the Hotel
Ventura In Ashland on Wednesday,
evening OF this week, by Rev. Cline, so
we are informed. Only one or two
friends Witnessed the ceremony,
The bride is the youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Peters and is an
attractive young lady. Mr.. Murphy is
a brother OF Mrs. w. II. Castner, of
Louisa. He is In the employ OF the
G. q o. railroad, with headquarters at
Logan, W. Va.
These worthy young people will have
the best wishes-o OF long list of friends.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
SCHOOL TO SEEK FUNDS
TO HUNT FOR THE SLAYER
OF MOUNTAIN TEACHER

Lexington. KY. Sept 29.--Since the
officials of Harlan county. have been
unable to solve the mystery OF the as
sault and murder OF Miss Laura Par
sons. teacher OF Pine Mountain Set
tleinent School, the institution has Ia
ken up the task of running down the
criminal and in lieu OF endowment to
push search has appealed to the pub
lie for funds to aid in the detection
and prosecution of the guilty person.
Governor Morrow has offered re-
ward OF $500 to aid the fund.
The Harlan county grad jury ad-
journed without returning any indict-
inents in the case
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
Or. MARcuM IN AUTO WRECK.

As DR.. +. ID. Mar ium waH on his way
to see patient last Friday night,
about the midnight hour. in backing
his automobile from a railroad track.
near Neal station, the machine went
over an embankment and the doctor
was pinned beneath the wreck and
unable to extricate himself. He re-
manned in the precarious and uncom-
Portable position until o'clock Sat
urday morning when he was discover
ed by the railroad section men and re-
leased from under the car. He had
three ribs broken but was not danger
ously hurt. He did not get to see his
patient. but De Rife was summoned
and was not aware that another
physician was a prisoner by the way
side as he passed alohs. The automo-
bile, was not badly damaged Ceredo
Advance
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
Sam Crabtree Escapes
From the Penitentiary

Frankfort, KY, September 26.-Har-
ry Foster, negro murder, who escaped
from the penitentiary here yesterday,
was captured early to-day near Mid
way by Victor Laughlin, former pris-
on guard. He. was returned to the
penitentiary.
Sam Crabtree, Johnson county con-
Wet, who escaped with Foster. is still
at large
Foster said he did not take the same
route as Crabtree when he walked out
of the prison stockade. He met a
guard. he said, who asked him what
he was doing out of the prison. The
negro replied he was on his way to the
institute for feeble minded to do some
work. He asserted the guard did not
question him any further and made
his way to Woodford county, where he
was captured.
The penitentiary is now strictly q
modern institution
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
UNION MEN WALK our.

II was reported In Williamson thai
all the men employed at Alma Thackel
on Blackberry crock, Kentucky. walked
out this week, refusing to continue
work under the union agreement re-
Gently signed because the wage scale
Is not up to that OF the nom -unior
mines since the recent advance made
by the latter.
The Alma Thacker mine was the
second tipple mine in the Williamson
field to recognize the union, the first
being the Superior Thacker Coal Co
whose mine Is In Williamson. Up until
about two weeks ago owners of Alma
.Thacker refused to recognize the un-
ion.--MingO Republican.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
CENSUS OF SEVERAL
EASTERN KENTUCKY COUNTIES

Wolfe county decreased Ii per cent
in 10 years
Harlan increased 1876
Johnson county increased 1872.
Magoffln gained i.5
Letcher grew 1907. the largest i'm
crease yet reported for any county. 1t
is due TO the coal development.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
MORROW STARTED SOMETHING
HE DID NOT EXPECT

The following Item demonstrates this
great regard in which President Will
son Is held by the people, in spite o!
the organized efforts of politicians to
discredit him:
owensboro. KY, Sept. 2s-When
Governor Edwin r. Morrow, speaking
here tonight, first mentioned the name
OF President Wilson a demonstration
followed. Il want those who have been
applauding to listen to what am GO
ing TO say about the League Of Ma
tions covenant said Governor Morrow
when the demonstration subsidized.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
SOLDIERS ARREST MEN
NEAR WILLIAMSON, w. VA.

Williamson, w. Va, September 27.-
Three men have been arrested by the
Federal troops stationed at the plant
of the White Star Mining company at
Merrimac, w. Va. four miles from this
city. They are charged with having
been implicated in an exchange of
shots near the mine Saturday night.
One was said to be nonunion miner,
while the others were credited with
being members of the union
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
SEVEN YEARS FOR HANNAH.

The unwritten law failed to free
Elem s. Hannah, who shot and killed
Jim Dillon at Dingess few weeks ago.
the jury returning verdict Of murder
in the second degree. Hannah was
sentenced Tuesday morning by Judge
Damron to serve seven years in the
penitentiary.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
At FRENCH LICK.

DIR, A. P. Banfield and Mr.. ]. B. San
ford returned Friday from a happy and
most beneficial stay at French Lick
Springs, Ind. Both are feeling fine and
are also looking fine. Among nearby
Kentuckians whom they left there were
Attorney R. S. Dinkle and James Nc
Lean of this city, Hon. John w. Lang
ley. of Pikeville. DR.. Darwin Callahan
of Prestonsburg. DR.. Ed Cecil, former
yrof this city now of Virginia, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Sine Collinsworth and
daughter.-Ca Catlettsburg items.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
MRS. STEWART APPOINTED
TO DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

washington. Women are going to
play an important part for the Demo-
cratic party In both the national and
Congressional campaigns and one OF
them is Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart.
Kentucky,
The Democratic National Congress
sional Committee mas put live women
on its executive committee. II is an
nounced by Chairman II. y. Flood.
These women are Mrs. Cora Wilson
Stewart. Mrs. Kent Hughes. ohioi Mrs.
Howard Wilson. Illinois; Mrs. Mary
Foy California. and Mrs. William M.
Ichaux. Yirklnia.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
GOING no ANN ARRoR,.

Miss Ella Jay Sturgen accompanied
by her mother. Mrs. ]. D. Sturgell, will
leave tomorrow for Ann Arbor. Mich,
where she will be a student at the
State University. Miss Sturgell was
graduated from the Ashland High
school as valedictorian of class 20.
Mrs. c. r. fowler and Mrs. ]. A. Stew
art will go to Cincinnati with Mrs.
Sturgell and Miss Ella Jay will remain
there until Mrs. Sturgell returns from
Ann Arbor.-Ashland Independent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
COUNTY JUDGES SALARY.

The salary paid the Judge OF the
Lawrence County Court is ridiculously
low being only $780,
The only way to increase II is for
the fiscal court to make an order to
take effect for the next term. The law
prohibits an increase for any officer
already installed.
This is matter that should receive
the attention OF the court in time. No
man in moderate circumstances can
afford to take this office for the pres
ent salary and devote the time to 1t
that the interests of the public de-
mand.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
Population of Wayne
County, West Virginia

The new eensus gives our neighbor
county OF Wayne, w, Va, 26.0l2 a gain
Of about 1000 over 10 years ago.
Fort Gay has 6i7 people.
Ceredo ili0 as against l2lb ten
years ago and 1879 in 1900.
Wayne has sSl.
Kenova is the largest city, having
2ls2, a gain OF more than 100 per cent
In 10 years.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
OIL OPERATORS AT ASHLAND.

last Friday night was big affair.
About 200 persons attended and there
were many excellent addresses and a
lot of boosting. Hon. w. M. Stew
art was toastmaster and he did the job
in fine style. Among those who re-
sponded to toasts were Jas.-W. Turner.
Jno, e. Buckingham, F. H. Yates, John
w Woods. Judge A. j. Kirk. T. A.
Field. and David Browning
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
CENSUS REPORT ON
SOME MOUNTAIN TOWNS

johnson County Paintsville. 1883.
compared with si2 in 1910 and Sal in
1900; Van Lear 2,O56. and Whitehouse,
ago.
L.etcher--W -Whitesburg. zoo. compared
with 32i in 1910 and i94 in 1900; Jenk-
ins. 4,707: McRoberts. flag: Blackey,
1851. Fleming, SS7 Neon, 4ss, Seco,
b3b
Aagoff!nr Salyersyille. Az, compar-
cd with $40 In 1910 and 2eb In 1900.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
DEATH OF DAYTON sTALEY.

Dayton Staley, aged 80. died at his
home at Neal w. Va, of brain trouble.
He had been taken to John Hopkins
and other famous institutions in the
hope OF having cure effected. He is
survived by wife, his father, Henry
Staley, and several brothers. His wife
was Miss Akers. niece Of w +.
Akers of Catlettsburg
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
ToBE MOORE BURIED
AT HIS OLD HOME

Tobe Moore, 10 years of age, died on
Wednesday of last week at the home OF
his brother, Iaud Moore. at Ashland
This young man had been in poor
health for several years. The body
was brought to Louisa and the burial
took place last Friday at Mr.. Moore,s
former home in Lawrence county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
HARDING AT ASHLAND

A special train on the Big Sandy di-
.visien carried about 200 Republicans
to Ashland wednesday TO hear Senator
Harding speak. There was room on
the trains for about twice as many as
went
The special train was annulled for
the return trip and the people same
back on the regular train.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
CHAPTER ELECTS OFFICERS.

At the meeting of Louisa Chapter
No. 95, R. A. NJ. held last Friday night
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
G. R. Lewis, H. p; H. B. Hewlett
King; ]. Isralsky, Scribe; w. M. Full
kerson. Secretary; Augustus Snyder
Treasurer; G. r. Burgess, Capt. OF
Host; E. X. Spencer. Prin. Sol; o. C.
Gartin; X. A. c.; Ollie Heeter, Nj. VI;
L. E. Cooksey, M. 2 "; Dock Jordan,
M. 8 "; N. d. Waldeck, Sentinel
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
Huntington's Population is
Over Fifty Thousand

Huntington, w. Va, with a growth
of l9,016 during the last decade, fall
ing short by only 222 of its previous
record growth OF 1910. has advanced
into the $4,000 class of cities. It's 1920
population is 50,l777. The West Vir-
ginia city, which was the 172 city
in the country in 1910, in population.
now takes the rank of the 14Sd largest
city.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
MASKED MEN PLY
6ooTLEeeER's TRADE

Prestonsburg. Ky,--Masked men.
who walked the streets OF Hueysyille
Monday night were bootleggers from
Quicksand Creek, Knott county, offic-
ers learned today. They were dis
guised 50 that buyers OF their wares
could moi swear TO their identity be-
fore the grand jury.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
u. S. Troops to be
Withdrawn from MingO

Gov. Cornwell has agreed to have the
soldiers withdrawn from the Mingo,
w. Va, coal fields when Sheriff Blan-
kenship appoints 100 deputy sheriffs
to maintain order. The men are to be
approved by Judge Damron.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR
OCTOBER tst AND End

The Wayne County Fair will be held
at the county seat Friday and Satur-
day. October and 2. An ENJOYABLE
time is anticipated and a number of
cash prizes will be awarded. Al II
o'clock a. m. on each day Bob Shank
will give an airplane exhibition,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
LINzY THOMPSON RESIGNS
AS JUSTICE AGENT

Lexington. Ky@The resignation of
Linzy o, Thompson. special agent of
the Department of Justice for Eastern
kentucky, has been made public here
Mr.. Thompson will resume practice OF
law in Lexington and his office will be
consolidated with the Cincinnati office
October /.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
TWELVE POLE ROUTE WINS.

Charleston, w. va.-Unless a re-
hearing is granted, considered unlike
ly, the Wayne Court House Kenova
road, the route of which has been in
dispute in circuit and supreme courts
more than year. will go by the
Twelve Pole valley route, according to
the decision Of the state supreme
court Tuesday afternoon.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
Buy A HOME.

lnstead OF paying rent why don't you
buy home. We will make terms al
Doa as easy as paying rent.
Il is said the United States Is short
enc million homes and It will be long
time before the pressure is relieved.
CDNLFlY q SNYDER, Louisa Ky,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
c. q o. FORGE INCREASED.

The heavy business at the G. & o.
passenger station In Louisa has nec-
essitated adding another man to the
force. S. j. Justice has been assigned
to the work. Wit hH. G. Wellman this
gives the company two efficient, AL
around men, capable OF handling ali
the work promptly,
At the freight depot also the work
requires another man and the job has
been given to Tom Austin. OF Fullers
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
Hotel at Garrett, KY,
Damaged by Explosion

The Bolen Hotel at Garrett Floyd
county. was partially wrecked Monday
morning about o'clock by an explos-
ion of dynamite. A store adjoining the
building was also damaged. Two men
.~erc s!iS,h.:iisy iS,h.:iisy injured. They are p. d
Cubelier and Frank Davis union labor
organizers There is no clew to the
persons who caused the explosion. The
loss Is about $4,000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
AFrER q YEARS.

Lon Davidson was in Louisa few
days ago for the first time in 27 years.
He is the Oldest son of preacher who
was pastor of the M. e. Church South
at Louisa many years ago. Lon is now
general manager of an electric railway
and lives at Lewisburg, w. Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
ENrlRELY sATlsFIEp.

Conversation overheard on street
In Louisa this week)
Are you going to Ashland to hear
Harding spebk?"
mo. heard Hughes in Louisa four
years ago"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01
At Torchliqht.

There will be pie social at the
Torchlight school house next Saturday
night, Oct. 2. for the benefit OF our
school. Girls, come and bring q pie,
and boys come and bring your pocket
books along with you
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-10-01

Jas. b. Skirvin, OF Ashland, was ap-
pointed second alternate candidate for
the United States Military Academy at
West Point last Thursday. He was
recommended by Representative Bfeldsl