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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
Injured at Mines.

Mr.. William Bowles, general manager
OF the Mine Service Company, of Will
hanson. was quite badly injured last
Sunday while making some repairs at
the substation at Teller. KY The injury
was caused by the bursting of an
emery wheel; piece of the wheel
striking him in the forehead fracturing
the frintal bone. Mr.. Bowles was
taken to hospital in Bluefeld, where
successful operation was performed
Tuesday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
Wayne Coal Property.

Announcement has been made dur
ing the past week of the sale of the
valuable coal property owned by the
East Lynn Block Coal Co., a Hunting
ton company. consisting of about 500
acres at East Lynn. in Wayne county.
The purchase price is understood to
have been in the neighborhood of $780,
000 The officers of the company are
A. X. Kessler, president; Frank Bosley,
manager; S. II. Bowman, secretary
and NJ. J. Ferguson, treasurer. ~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
WEST VIRGINIA
ITEMS OF NEWS
wheeIwrigbt's Body in New York.

The body of Jere H. wheelwright,
formerly of Fairmont. chairman of the
board of the Consolidation Coal Com
pany of West Virginia, who died re-
Gently in Paris. reached New York.
The remains were escorted to Balti-
more by former United States Senator
Clarence Watson. where the funeral
took place Thursday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
PIKEVILLE
Reception Tuesday.

reception Tuesday.
A reception was given Tuesday from
four to five at the College Music
Studio Hendrick Hall. by Mrs. Lila
Mackey- Cantell and Miss Frances
Grain to the ladies whose children are
students in the music department
An informal program was rendered
Miss Grain and Mrs. Cantrell were
assisted by the Misses Elizabeth Dawes,
Thelma Morgan, Sally Years, Sarah
Crawford, Bessie Riddle, Flo Lyons and
Josephine Bowles,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
MAKING Ir UNANIMOUS.

It was married mems night at the
revival meeting.
Let all you husbands who have
troubles on your minds stand up!"
shouted the minister at the height of
his appeal.
Instantly every man In the church
arose except one.
"Ah!" exclaimed the minister. peer
ing out at this lone individual. who
occupied chair near the door. "You
are one in a million"
ut amt that" piped back this one.
helplessly. as the rest of the congre-
cation gazed suspiciously at him. II
can't get up; I'm paralyzed."
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
Womens Club.

The women's Club of Pikeville, an
organization for the betterment of the
Civic and Social life OF Pikeville and
Pike county, meets in the library of
Pikeville high school at 2:30 o'clock on
the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Next meeting February 25th. All the
women of Pikeville are cordially in
vited to attend
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
New company.

r. II. Elkhhorn Coal Co. is the name
of a new operation which is going in
on Shelby Creek.two miles from Shelby
Junction, on the r. II. Ratliff farm.
The promoters of the company are Mr..
j. A. DeMarcus. general manager, of
this city. Mr.. J. ii. Hamilton. presi-
dent, D. E. Richards, treasurer. and
G. V. Richards. Jr.. all of Cincinnati.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
WilI Leave for EIorida.

James Stewards, of the Stewards In.
surance Agency, and John A. Oils will
leave Saturday morning for six
weeks fishing trip in Florida. Mr..
Stewards has fine young orange grove
from which he will gather the years
crop while there.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
Cited for Bravery.

Herbert Ward. son of Mr., and Mrs.
w, j. Ward. of this city. has been cited
for extraordinary bravery on the bait
tlefields of Europe This young soldier
participated in most OF the big battles
of the war. and has been cited for
bravery twice in recent months.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
Property Transfers.

Hawk James has purchased the en-
tire stock of groceries, shoes, etc, of
j. D. Fraley & Co. in this city. 1t is
understood that Attorney b. NJ. James
is interested financially in this bust
ness with his brother.
The Star Elkhorn Coal Co.. of Min
ME, has purchased the plant, equip
ment and good will of the King Elk
horn Co.. of Mcdowell, at the reported
price of $4,000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
Reappointed Postmaster.

VIM. A. Ward has been re-appointed
postmaster of Paintsville which win be
welcome news for his many friends. Mr..
Ward is making a splendid postmaster
and his reappointment was very wise
selection.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
Reese -chiIdress.

A very beautiful wedding occurred
at the home OF w. II. Hall at Mcyeigh
on January 18th. Mr.. J. b. Childress
and Miss Alice Reese being the con-
tracing parties. The groom is the son
of Wesley Childress. deceased. of Rich
ardson, Ky The bride is the daughter
of j. S. Reese. of MeVeigh.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
New Council.

y The newly elected council for the
town of Wayne, Boyd Adkins, Mayor;
Fisher F. Scaggs, Recorder; Noah
wellman. Jr.. r. A. Ramey Walter
Perdue, Everett Bloss. and r. C. Tay-
lor, Councilmen, took the several oaths
of office on Monday. The new council
will begin the discharge of their duties
the first of February.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
Boyd. Bancroft.

c. b. Boyd and Miss jewell Bancroft
were married in Jeffersonvile, Ind.
last week Mrs. Boyd formerly lived
in this city but moved a short time ago
with her parents to Louisville.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
AGED Lady Dead.

Mrs. Louisa j. Fields, an aged and
respected lady Of Blooms Camp. this
county. died last week. She was the
mother of IL. j. and Bob Fields Of this
county. She was 40 years of age. The
cause OF her death was pneumonia.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
Found Guilty of MansIaughter.

AT Williamson Henderson Sloan was
found guilty of voluntary manslaugh-
ter by jury in circuit court for the
killing of f. r. Hall. a merchant at
Delorme.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
PRESTONSBURC
Revival MEETING.

Revival Meeting.
The revival meeting which was be-
ing held at the Presbyterian church
closed Sunday. On last Sunday 20
members were received into the church
and at Wednesday nights meeting II
were received and baptized James f.
Price was the evangelist, the singing
under the leadership of Rev. Hart.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
More stills.

More Stills.
Several men were arrested and two
stills captured and destroyed by K
Moore, Sheriff. and revenue officers
through THE head of Left Beaver. this
county, Monday night. This makes
about a dozen stills that have been
captured in that neighborhood during
the past three weeks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30

Following an extended illness, KIM
Mills, of near Armilda, died Monday
afternoon. Mr. Mills was well known
to most citizens in the county, having
lived here throughout his life.
Mr.. Myrtle Crum and little son Sam,
Jr, of Fort Gay, and daughter, Miss
Florence, who is attending school in
Huntington, spent the weekend with
friends and relatives in Wayne
Wayne News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30


Russell Rucker visited his mother in
Huntington Saturday.
= Mrs. Eugene Plymale and children.
of Ceredo, were guests of Mrs. Joe
Newman Saturday.
B. j. Prichard was Huntington
visitor Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Bowen and chill
dren, of Huntington. were guests of
Mrs. Anderson Bowen last week.
Earl Mosser called on friends in
Huntington Saturday.
John Stewart, of Ceredo, was in
Wayne on business Monday. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Frazier sand
children, of Ceredo, were guests of
Mrs. Sarah Frazier Sunday.
George Brumfield, of Dickson, was in
Wayne Monday.
D. B. Hardwick was visiting his
brother w. I. Hardwick at Genoa last
Monday
G. T. Franklin. of Pocahontas, Va,
and Jack Richmond, of Louisa, were
two of the bidders on the Wayne East
Lynn road contract. The contract was
awarded to Wayne Construction Co.
for $4,000.
Frank Peck, of Kenova, attended
court here Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher Scaggs and lit
tie son left Saturday for a visit to
Ceredo and Charleston.
DR.. Glen johnson has sold his prop
erty here to Mr.. Wayne Thompson and
will move to East Lynn.
Mrs 3. j. Ketchum was the guest of
East Lynn friends Friday.
A..+l,,,.. Io.,,x,. 6aIl 30 Knxa,,a 10,
Wayne Saturday.
e. w. Watts, of East Lynn, was
here on business Friday.
Grover Hunter who is stationed at
spent Sunday with his
family here
Miss Lena Ferguson, 16 year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Pharoah
of Centerville, died Sunday
at the home of her sister. Mrs. Deliver
Boothe in Kenova. She had been in
poor health for some time and for sew
aral months had been taking treat
nent at a sanitarium at Battle Creek, |
Mich. Funeral services were held at
he Ferguson home near Centerville |
afternoon.
Miss Nell Taylor pleasantly enter |
aimed the T.. c. s. Club on Friday ev-
ming. The hours were spent in Red |
Cross work, about fifty garments being
during the evening. At the
midnight hour dainty refreshments
we're served to Mesdames C. R. Bur
CESS, Jones Porter, Boyd Wellman. Il.
J. Wilcox, Fisher Scaggs, Irwin Hager, |
II. o. Wiles. Misses Kitten Adkins,
rolxie SAMSON. Mia Ketchum and Mar
orie Burgess. GRIMES.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-30
Local and Personal.

Local and Personal.
T. p. Johns will leave for Florida
this week. There he expects to buy
some property and go into the business
of landed proprietor. We are sorry he
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
RAILROAD MAN
GIVES GOOD ADVICE

Several years ago ] was under
treatment of a stomach specialist for
5 months weeks of which were spent
in hospital. Another stomach spec
ialist told me ] had gall stones and
that an operation was necessary |
did not want to have this. l lost as
lbs. in weight Talking with brake
man one day he told me of. Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy and since taking
it have gained 16 lbs. and am feel
ing fine / am advising others to
try it." 1t is simple, harmless prep
aration that removes the catarrhal
mucus from the intestinal tract and
allays the Inflammation which causes
practically all stomach, liver and in
testinal ailments, includino appendi-
citis. One dose will convince or
money refunded. For sale by How
ellis Pharmacy and druggists every
where. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
A SAFE TEST

For those who are in need of a
remedy for kidney troubles and back
ache, it is a good plan to try Doan's
Kidney Pills. They are strongly rec
ommended by Americas people. Ask
your neighbor
Mrs. T. L. Bunch, 1909 McGarrah
St., Americas, says: "Mv kidneys
gave me a great deal of trouble They
were irregular in action and my back
felt tired and languid all the time.
Dizzy spells came over me and black
specks came before my eyes, blurring
my sight. My back was also sore
and lame and when | stopped over |
could hardly straighten. Hearing Of
Doan's Kidney Pills, | began taking
them, and two boxes completely and
permanently cured me. | have had
no trouble with my kidneys since that
time.
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs, Bunch had. Foster Milburn Co.
Mfrs, Buffalo. N. Y. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
Toyland Opens For
Happy Child Throng

Hightowers Book and Toy Shor
held their Christmas opening today
and large number of children. with
their parents visited the two stores
during the day. It was a happy
throng of children that wandered up
stairs and downstairs at the Toy
Shop, wishing" that Old Santa
would "bring me this and that and
that" All of the toys had been
assembled and the kiddies were Civ
en- warm welcome by Mr.. High
tower and his sales force.
At the Book Store counters,
shelving and walls were covered
with an endless profusion of Christ
mas suggestions, more artistically
displayed than ever before. Many
visitors were busy with note pads.
jotting down. the things that appeal
ed. The making up of lists is made
easy becauseeverything is marked
in plain figures, enabling the Christ
mas shopper to know the cost and
stay within his or her budget.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
WHAT Are YOUR
CHANCES OF
SUCCESS?
Do You Step Out With Snap And
Vigor? Are You Able To
Get Things Done?
DON'T STAND IN
YOUR OWN WAY
People With Thin, Weak Blood
Have a Hard Time Of 1t. They
Should Take Pepto-Mangan.

45,ook at the facts of your nealtn,
So much depends on having red nlooG 1
IF Won stand up in front Of your work
with half-sTarved blood in your sys-
+on Won are standing in your own
wav You are blocking your own
progress. In r.
Thin blood makes you dull IL
makes you pale You take no en-
iovment out of your work. 1t is only
half as good as it should be.
You can remedy that condition so
easily. Begin taking that fine tonic,
Pepto-Mangan. TO-DAY and keep it up
for awhile. Your blood will become
nourished pto-Mangan makes red
blood corpuscles. You will get en-
ergy and strong power of resistance.
Instead of standing in your own way,
you will push yourself ahead because
of greater vitality.
But be sure you get the genuine
Pepto-Mangan. 1t is put up in both
liquid and tablet form Ask for
Guides" and be sure that the name
is on the package. The tablets or the
licuid have the same medicinal value
adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
CHENEY EXPECTORANT
BEST REMEDY FOR
COLDS, COUGHS
Cheney's Expectorant Famous
For Past Two Generations, As
a sure Relief for Coughs, Colds,
Throat Troubles and Group.
More Effective Than Anything
Else. Sold by All Druggists.
Costs Little.

The PROMPT use of Chene., Elk
pectorant will prevent the deadly
germs from taking effect and pro-
ducing serious throat or lung trou-
bles. Endorsed and approved by the
highest medical authorities in reliev-
ing all sorts of colds, coughs, Wheel
ing, whooping cough and Group.
An ordinary cold, little cough, a
slight hoarseness or a sore throat are
The beginning of whooping cough and
Group. Don't neglect them, as they
quickly develop into a serious or even
fatal disease. Keep a bottle of
Cheney's Expectorant on hand at all
times for sudden attacks of Group
Cheney's Expectorant is taken in
ternally and checks a cough or cold
ard is a sure relief from Group, in
fiuenza, whooping cough and sore
throat. Get a bottle today from
your druggist and be prepared to
meet the winters ills. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
Suffering Ended
After Seven Years

the influenza that left me weaker
than ever. My appetite got so poor
that / couldn't eat enough to keep
up my strength.
81 saw Tanlac so highly recon-
mended that took it to build me up,
not having and idea it would help my
rheumatism, but it has done both.
am simply overjoyed at my wonderful
Improvement and I just feel that am
almost starting life over again. The
rheumatic pains have all gone and /
am as active as ever was. My ap-
petite is just splendid and everything
I eat agrees with me perfectly. That
tired. weak feeling has left me and
/ now feel well and strong in every
way"
Tanlac is sold in Americas by Cars
well Drug Company and in Sumter
by Ewing Mercantile Company.
adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17

ton, N. c., and Miss Mabel Conway,
of Morganfeld, KY, are the guests
for the week of Miss Anna Murray
at her home on Reese Park. Miss
Murray and Miss Geraldine Payne
are planning to return home with
Miss Crowell and Miss Conway, at
the expiration of their visit here
For Sale: Automobile Tires and
Tubes: exactly half price for cash, at
Shetfield's 14-4t
j. o. Winslow was visitor here
yesterday from Cuthbert.
Joe Rocks, of Andersonville, was
a visitor in Americas today.
Before buying Ladies Shoes see
our HALF-PRICE LINE. Rylander
Shoe Company. 16-tf
William Lundy, of Savannah, was
in Americas today on business.
See e., windows of HALF PRICE
Shoes; Inc in and have fit. Ry-
lander hoe Company. 16-tf
The thirty-eighth annual conven
ton of the Baptists Women's Mis-
sionary Union of Georgia opened
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
'cnIRe6

Sharp-Point Pencils--Thos. L. Bell
Jeweler and Optician.
]. C. Ogletree, of Columbus, was
a business visitor here yesterday.
H. l.. Benson, of Dawson, spent
few hours in Americas yesterday
on business,
B. l.. Wood, of Lumpkin, was a
visitor here today.
ONE THIRD OFF on all Ladies
Suits. Coats and DRESSES. Come
quick. ANSLEY'S l7-ls
Miss Corinne Crowell, of Lincoln
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
Mrs. Phillips Rheumatism Was
Gone One Month After She
Started ON Tanlac.

81 have been taking Tanlac only
one month, but already it has put an
end to case of rheumatism that had
been troubling me for seven years"
said Mrs. Helen Phillips, 2407 Dur
ham Street. Tampa, Fla.
81 was all crippled with mus
cular rheumatism for so long had
little hopes of getting well. 1t ives
worst in my arms ana legs and at
times / could scarcely get around. My
right shoulder also hurt terribly and
it was all I could do to move my
arm about. had gotten into badly
rundown condition and felt weak and
worn out all the time. Then had
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
BEST LAXATIVE
FOR BABY'SCOLD
Baby Ease" the Perfected Laxative
Cuts Short Babies Colds and Pre-
vents Complications.

No medicine is effective in colds
and spasmodic Group until the liver
is made thoroughly active. "Baby
Ease" laxative, quickly cleanses the
intestinal tract, relieves constipation
and biliousness and puts the little
system in condition to throw off the
germs, bringing quick relief, enabling
baby to rest well and the cold is gone
by morning.
"Baby Ease" a perfected laxative
and corrective by baby specialists for
mothers use with her children is also
the best remedy for stomach and
bowel complaints of infants and chill
dren. At your druggists in 40c and
ooc sizes. gdv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
TEXTILEOUTPUT
CUT OVER HALF
Few Wage Reductions
Reported, However,
In New England

BOSTON. Nov. 17.-Curtaiiment
Of production which began some
months ago in New England textile
indnetries employing 100000 opera
lives. has now reached point where
the total output is less tina one to
b tn that of a year ago, according to
estimates est made today from a canvas .a,,as
Of the great mill centers. In some Iit
distances the curtailment ran as hlgh
&c eighty per cent. Some mills nave
hut down entirely. ....o. of
Thus far only isolated instances Oh
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
TO SONS BEDSIDE

DAWSON, Nov. II. - Rev. and
Mrs. Q. B. Chester are planning to
visit their son Leland, who has been
moved from the sanitarlum, where
he was so long. under treatment, to
the home of his wife's parents in
Johnson, S. G. 1t is Mr.. Chesrer's
purpose to round out his year work,
make his report to the South Geor-
gia conference and leave at once with
Mrs. Chester to be at the bedside of
his son.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
4 Irish Prisoners
Are Shot Escaniro

WHlTEGATE, County Clare, Ire
land, Nov. 17.-Four of six men ar
rested last night under the restora-
ton act. were shot dead this morn
ing while trying to escape from their
escort.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
MARTINS REPORT DIES ?

WASHINGTON, Nov. II. - Lud-
wig A. K. Martens, Soviet ambas-
sador to the United States" vii!
know his fate December z, accord
ing to announcement. Secretary
Wilson, of the Department of Labor
will at that time hear arguments of
counsel based on testimony adduced
in previous hearings.
The government, which Is anxious
to deport the self-styles ambassador,
will be represented by j. + Hoover,
special assistant to the attorney gem
eral. For Martens, Goyernor-elect
Hardwick of Georgia, and Charles
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17

in one detail and asks that a correc-
ton be made. In the award of first
prize for 15-teacher schools it was
stated that the award was made to
the Americas High school. This
should have read "to the Americas
city school SYSTEM" the grammar
schools as well as the High school
contributing to the displays and
sharing the honors.
New stock of grey and field mouse
Ladies' Shoes, at HALF PRICE. Ry-
lander Shoe Company. left
Mrs. W. D. Bailey, who is serious
ly Ill at her home on Lee street, was
reported slightly better this morning,
although her condition is grave. Dr..
G. c. Harold, of Macon, was called
in consultation in her case yester-
day.
l.. D. Lockhart is in Columbus I'M
til Thursday on business mission.
You've my word for it. ABSOLUTE
COST on every shoe. S. L. STILLS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17

delegates present from all the coun-
ties of the state. A AumD--
of Americas women from the two
local Baptist churches here were ex-
pecting to attend as delegates but
for various reasons were unable to
go.
ABSOLUTE COST-Every Mans,
Ladies' and Childs Shoe: S. L. STILLS.
lift
Leroy Murray, of Jacksonville, IS
spending several days with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Murray,
at their home on Rees Park. Mr..
Murray has been in Jacksonville for
the past year as manager of one of
the largest firms in the city, and this
is his first visit to Americas in some
time.
Ladies Shoes, field mouse and grey.
at HALF PRICE. Rylander Shoe
Company. 16.tf
o. B. Jones, of near Plains, was a
visitor here today.
R. D. McNeill, of New Era, was
in Americas yesterday.
You can't buy for less when every
Mans, Ladies' and Child's SHOE is
MARKED AT COST. S. L. STILLS.
lift
J. H. Virgins, of Smithville, was
visitor here today.
j. T. Israel was a visitor here to-
day from Smithville
There will be regular meeting of
the DeMolay Commandery this eve
ming at o'clock. All Sir Knights
are requested to be on hand prompt
ly. W. F. SMITH,
Eminent Commander.
Mrs. W. G. Williams is improving
after "a recent operation at the city
hospital.
The fair management announces
that an error was made in compiling
the list of. school awards at the fair
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17
Too Late To Classify.

LOST-SuRday between Horn st.
and Howell's Pharmacy; one mans
grey suede kid glove. Phone 259.
Tilt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17

ABSOLUTE COST-Every Mans,
Ladies' and Child's Shoe: S. L. STILLS.
lift
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-11-17

The fair management announces
that an error was made in compiling
the list Of school awards at the fair