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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
NEW LEGAL POINT
INVOLVED IN CASE
Court to Pass on Liability OF En-
ployer Where Less Than Five
Employees Are on Job.

One of the interesting legal questions
soon to be decided by Judges Conrad ano
Heissl. of the Superior Court. affects the
rlcht of nm empiuyes $ widow to recover
compensation tor the death OF hcr nus
hand through accident IN the course OF ms
,-snployment. This question rs raised IN
the case of Mary +. Nichols against
Charles II. Colbtrn.
The point raised in the brief OF At
torney Daniel .. hastings, counsel toi the
employer is whether an employer Is
liable for compensation where less than
FIVE persons are employed by the same
finn or person where the accident occur
red Section l4l OF the compensation act
provides This article shall not apply TO
- Nor To the employers or employees
in any employment in which less than five
persons are employed.
The question Judge Hastings brief
presents t. the court, is whether this less
than five person" applies to the aggre-
gate number OF employees everywhere. or
the totai number OF those engaged at the
scene oi the accident. In this case the
employe was a driver for the employer.
Colburn hired several drivers and sent
them hither and thither with their teams.
Nichols went to the top of the Topls
Building to bring down some freight. lie
rode down on the elevator with the freight
and was fatally injured in an accident. lie
was the only one of his employers men
engaged III this undertaking. Counsel con-
TENDS that since there were not hive en-
ployes engaged there, the employer Is not
liable.
No such provision is found in the COM
pensation act oi any othsr State, II rs
stated in the brief. Consequently no cases
on the point could be found.
''Where a man is doing general hauling
for the pubic, sending team here and
there. SAYS counsel. land wherever he is
requested, is not each team a separate en-
ployment? And can 1T be said that be-
cause the aggregate Is as much as hve,
that he comes within the terms of this
compensation act?'
And ! go further than that, says
Judge Hastings elsewhere IN his brief,
.'and contend that where man is doing
general hauling and has two men on each
wagon, as is shown In the testimony In this
case. that each wagon with Its crew con-
stitutes separate and distinct employ
ments.'
The main question arising IN this case
being one of first impression, lawyers
everywhere In this country will be interest
ed in the decision.
Furthermore. it is contended in the brief
that this employe WAS not in or about his
employer business where his service.
required his presence as part OF such
services at th,. time of the injury within
the contemplate ton of the law OF this State.
Counsel urges that Nichols was not re-
quired by his employment TO risk his life
on the elevator with the freight. The IN
ference being that he should have de-
scended the stairs instead
The case was argued at the last term of
court.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
mington and dcairous Of placing store
here II locntion can be secured Several
sites are under consideration.
s. p. c. A. GETS MORE MONEY.
Council VIII Allow Additional AppfopSia.
(lon 70 Complete It's Year.

The Society for the Prevention ol
Cruelty to Animals asked for nm additional
appropriation of $500 to complete its
year, at meeting Of the COMMITTEES oi
the whole Of City Council last night, Mt
tributng the increased expense Of round
ing up stray mongrek ~ the reason.
After some parleying the request was
granted.
IL was stated in the letter that tho
cost Of operating the motor apparatus
used in trailing homeless CANNES required
more funds. During the discussion it
developed that the society receives GO
monthly and this is divided into pay for
two men.
That's pitiful pittance," remarked
Councilman John +, Mulvena, "in these
days"
'eYes. but who should pay it7" u,ics-
toned Mr.. Mearns.
"rhey are doing good work" cliimed in
Mayor Taylor, who was present.
IL think the same way said Mr..
Murray, $50 TO bring il to n vote, III
make motion that the request be gran ted.
A vote was taken and MIR. Forwood
was the only may, so the precarious situa-
tion was relieved
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
TAR POT CAUSES ALARM.
Child Playing With Matches Starts Fire
on WashinQtOn Street.

Fame Fire Company responded to n
still alarm from Tenth and Orange streets,
where pot Of tar had caught fire. ycstcr-
day.
A child playing with matches caused n
tire Mt the residence of William s. Short,
l2z4 Washington street. A davenport
and other goods were destroyed to the.
value Of about 5000. The Friendship
Company responded TO n still alarm.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
DID YOU EVER
use SLOAN'S?
Keep it Handy to Promote
Prompt Relief From Rheu-
matte Pains and Aches.

When you know what Sloan's Lini-
ment will do, as thousands Of men and
women the world over know, you, too,
win keep it handy You viii use it for
those "twinges of rheumatic" for rehev-
ing that lame back, muscle stiffness and
soreness, aches, all sorts Of external
pains, and exposure aftermaths.
Only takes little. applied without
rubbing. Soon penetrates. scattering the
congestion, bringing merciful relief to
The throbbing, jumping part.
Three sizes-35c., zoe, $l.40. Any
druegst has it. If not, we'd like to know
- name.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
FREE TO
Pile Sufferers

Don't BE Cut-Until You Try This New
Home Cure That Anyone Can Use
Without Discomfort or Loss Of Time.
Simpsy Chew up Pheasant Tasting
Tablet Occasionally and Rid Yourself
OF Pies.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
Elevator Drops Five Stories.

Miss Edith Dandy, 6l5 Concord avenue,
was hurt and several other passengers
severely shaken up yesterday when an
elevator in the du Pont building dropped
five stories, according to some Of the
employees. One of the cables is said To
have snapped Miss Dandy was hurt on the
leg and taken to her home. The injury
is not very serious, it was stated there.
The Negro operator of the elevator is
said to have been little late in applying
the emergency brake. When he thought
of this the elevator was halfway down to
the ground floor. The car was stopped,
it was stated, at the second floor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
No Money 10 Move Snow.

The snow will have to stay in the street.
In effect. this is what Frank W Pierson,
street commissioner, says. The trouble is
the department has not the funds To pay
for removal of all the snow and ice, he
said, replying 60 criticisms against his
department. The work would cost around
$1,000, Mr.. Pierson stated. He said he
and his force were doing the best they
could under the circumstances. Laborers
have been asking rs high as 81 an hour for
shoveling snow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
Family Down With Grip.

Mrs. Isaac Griffith, Dir West Twenty
second street, mother of Carroll w Grif-
ith, real es tate broker, and her son.
John Oakley. and his wife, are all down
with the grip Mrs Elizabeth Malcolm.
who makes her home with Mrs Griffith
is convalesclng from an operation recently
performed at Delaware Hospital. A
con and daughter of Mrs. Malcolm are
suffering with bad colds
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
Ex-Mayor Price 81 Years Young.

Ex-Mayor James F. Price celebrated
MS 9th birthday anniversary last Satur-
lay. Mr. Price is former superintendent
of the First Presbyterian Sunday School
and on Sunday the members of the school
contributed TO the Near East fund one cent
For each year of his age. or a total of $50
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
MEXICAN DIVISION
TO MEET FRIDAY

The Mexican Division Of the Woman's
Auxiliary will meet in st. Andrews Parish
House, Friday afternoon, February l3, ut
) O'Clock. All are invited to attend. An
account Of the Alfred Lee scholarship
will be n feature.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
Miss Carson Reaches New York.

Miss Miriam Carson, of Wilmington,
has returned to New York after putting
in more than n year at war in France.
She is expected in Wilmington some time
today. Miss Carson sailed from Havre
February on the Rochambeau.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
Let Me Prove This Free

Nv Internal method for tho treatment
and norm anent relief of piles Ii the coorect
an. Thousands upon thousands Of CRATE
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No matter where you iiye-no matter
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especially want IN send ~ 70 those
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u want you 20 realize that my method
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This iitsrai offer Of free treatment II
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TO-DAY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23
BUssEYvILLE

Mr.. Arthur Biehl and family have
moved into the house recently vacated
by NJ r.. Haywood. Glad to have them
in our nelghborhood.
William Carter Of Youngstown, O.,
spent last week with his sister Mrs.
L. t. Pigg.
Wilbur Haynes took dinner with Mr..
and Mrs Richard HAYNES Sunday,
Miss Ruby Pigg has returned home
after two months visit with friends
and relatives at Huntington w. Va.
James $. Carter spent Wednesday
night at L. e. Pigg's.
Bill Adams and Henry Bussey made
a trip to Louisa Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Terry have
moved to Matte.
c. c. Hayes and son Roy spent We'd
nesday night with V. r. Pigg.
Miss Gertrude Pigg is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Stanton Miller. of Charley.
Herbert and Clifford Haynes called
on Luther Haynes Sunday afternoon.
Miss Pearl Holt was in Louisa one
day last week
Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Wilbur
Haynes, Mrs. L. Il. Pigg and daughter
Ruby called on Mr.. and Mrs. Art Biehl
Sunday afternoon.
There will be preaching at this place
Sunday morning by Rev. Sparks.
BLUE BIRD
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23
EAST POINT

Mrs. Beverly Hollheld died al her
home at ,Auxier Friday. She had been
IN invalid several years from the cf-
feots of typhoid fever.
There have been few cases OF ~
phoid fever in this community lately.
The Kirk brothers. slayers OF Martin
Wells, Y $. detective, and Sheriir Doln
Harmon are still defying arrest at their
One on Daniels creek
our teacher, Frank Hurmon. attend
I'd court at Paintsville Thursday and
f'rlday
School AZ this place will close this
week. This las been successful term
81 school for those who attended reg
ularly
Miss Martha Webb has heen very
sick at her home below here.
Mrs Hattie webb and son Wilbar.
who have been visiting here, have re-
turned TO their home on Beaver
DR. j. r. Wells of Paintsville, was a
professional visitor here last week
John Grouse OF Wise, Va. was the
guest of his old acquaintance. Polk
Auxier a few days last week Forty
1--WE years ago when quite young man
Mr.. Grouse came to this country on a
visit to relatives and was stricken with
Illness and compelled to remain for
He made many friends while
here.
Dick Auxier was business visitor
to Chestnut recently.
Miss Margaret Auxier has closed her.
term OF school at Van Lear
j. s. Kelly and family are stlll in
where he was taken for
treatment, but It is reported that Mr..
Kelly is improving.
News has been received here Of the
death of Theodore Hager ut his home
in Mlssouria. He was born and rails
ed in this county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23
WALBRIDGE

q. G. Peters and Dover Peters Of
Wayne, spent the weekend with HON,
folks.
Robert Wilson, of Minnie, was thu
guest Sunday. OF Hugh Holt.
Miss -AIadge Tier was the week enc
guest of Misses Shirley and Thelma
Ratcliff.
Mr.. Autie Burgess, OF Richardson
spent Sunday with friends here.
Mrs VIM. o'Brien has rented her
farm TO ]. H. Hardwick. who recently
returned from Beaver Creek. Mrs
o'Brien and sons. vinson and Robci1
will leave soon for Cincinnati wher,
they will reside. They take with them
the good wishes of their many friends
who regret TO have them leave thls
community.
Mrs. Henry Boothe, Mrs. lane Pet
ers and daughter, Miss Briza. and Mr..
r. Il. Gibbs were business visitors in
Louisa Monday,
Rev Il. C. Reid, of Ft. Gay preached
here Sunday morning and evening.
Rev. A. H. Miller will I'LL his appoint-
ment here Sunday. Jan. 25th, a cor
dial invitation to all to attend the SER
Virag
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23
GRIFFITH CREEK

Mrs. Geo w Miller. who has been
sick for some time with pneumonia, is
getting better.
David Back is convalescent from a
very severe case of lagrippe.
j. s. Walker has taken a contract of
hauling coal for Andy New Coal Co.
a Chattaroy wagon mmlne. He left
today with several local teams for
Chattaroy to begin his work.
Miss Jessie Vaughan, of Cherryvillt
spent the week end here the guest OF
her sister, Mrs. c. Victor Back
Roscoe Pennington, who works a.;
Gates, W Va, paid home folks a visit
through Sunday.
News is scarce but mud is Plentiful.
Our roads are almost impossible
which makes coal cost double and
hauling of all kinds is done under diff
ficulty We all look forward TO the
time when we will have or be able to
easily reach hard roads on high grade
out of the creek where money and labor
can never have road regardless OF
how much is spent on them.
MUTT.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23
TWIN BRANCH

There will be church here the fourth
Saturday and Sunday by Bro. Parker,
The high water which occurred last
week left the roads in bad condition
and impossible to travel.
G. r. Diamond was calling on his
father in law Saturday, He is suffer
ing severely with sprained limb and
is no better.
Mr.. and Mrs, Ellis Richerdollar will
return home Monday to lronton. Ohio
Jesse Adkins is no better
Mrs Ira Berry is very i'll.
Miss May Adkins was at Christmas
Thursday.
Miss Lula Chaffin, who has been AT
Matewan w Va, for several months,
returned home Monday, accompanied
by her brothers,
Jesse Berry. of Sand Branch, was at
Jesse Adkins on business Saturday.
Mrs Martin Spillman and sister.
Dora, were calling on home folks sun
day.
Paul Burton called on friends sun
day. BROWN EYES.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23
ULYSSES

H. c. Miller is very i'll at this writ
ing.
Mrs. IONA Castle has returned home
from Ashland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman Jones, OF
Lucasville. Ohio. were visiting their
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Thomp-
SON. of this place, last week.
Miss Madgie Borders was calling on
Miss Georgia Miller Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Forest Borders were
the dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs, Robt.
Miller Sunday.
Erna Burton was calling on his best
girl Sunday.
Mrs Wise Kazee and daughters. who
had been at Ashland, have returned
home.
Willie Burton was calling on friends
at Lowmansville Sunday
Oscar Boyd. who had been employed
at Ashland, has returned home.
Miss NIizzie Borders was calling on
Miss Laura Pickett Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23

II the present administration in Ken
lucky wants to reduce the number of
offices we suggest a reduction in the
number of Circuit Court districts. Any
ono who looks into the matter will find
that we have rs per cent more of such
courts than are needed. For Instance,
look at Johnson and Martin composing
circuit Lawrence, Elliott and Car
ter another. Royd and Knott anoth-
er. Morgan. Magoffin and Wolfe. And
It is just as bad in other parts of the
State
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23
ADELINE

The infant child of Buck Vanhorn,
who has been sick for some time. is
slowly improving.
Brunk Vanhorn passed down our
creek en- route to Buchanan
Misses Sadie and Queenie vanhorn
were calling at Adeline Saturday
Susie Vanhorn was calling on home
folks last week.
Mrs. Lizzie Vanhorn visited home
folks Sunday.
Miss Sarah and Sadie Vanhorn were
calling on Miss Annie Vanhorn one day
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. NJ. Rice was calling
on her brother Saturday.
Miss Gertrude Vanhorn was calling
on her grandparents Saturday and
Sunday.
Misses Sarah and Sadie Vanhorn
expect to visit Huntington soon.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23
PERSONAL SHOPPING SERVICE

is o andsat
We . win {
by
THU popular
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23
SO. sOLON, o.

Sarah Holbrook and Cassie Hicks
attended church Sunday.
Sam Hicks has been moving J. F.
Sexton this week near So. Charleston.
Ohio.
Elisha Miles has employment at
Titus elevator,
Luther Holbrook and Grover, Ber-
bough are doing good work in the
Service garage.
Levi Jones has gone to Kentucky to
hold a revival.
The protracted meeting has closed
with many conversions. We are sorry
to see the good preacher leave
has been sick, is better
The little child of Elisha Miles, who
Charlie Jones. of Grape Grove, was
in our town last week
O. c. Hicks is still hauling fodder
for Frank Sexton A KY. BOY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23
Huntington Gas Company
Allowed Increased Rates

Charleston. w. Va,-0rder has been
issued by the public service commits
sion fixing the rates of the Huntington
Gas g. Development Company for gas
furnished domestic and industrial con-
sumers in Huntington and vicinity.
The rates were fixed according to an
agreement between the gas company
and the professionals, and are effectivt
January l.
The rates in Huntington are: 2.
cents thousand for the first $4,000
cubic feet; 10 cents for the next t50,
600 cubic feet: II cents for the mex
100, 900 cubic feet and 16 cents for al
over 100000 cubic feet
one cent discount is allowed fol
prompt payment
The rates in kenova and ceredo in
the county of Wayne. that portion o.
Cabell county without the corporatioa
limits and lying west Of Huntington
the territory between Kenoya and
Ceredo and the territory between
Ceredo and Kenova and the Big SANDY
river are the following: % cents q
Thousand for the first 10000 cubic
feet: 10 cents for the next 150,00t
cubic feet; and II cents for all owe.
800 900 cubic feet. A one-cent dis
count is allowed for prompt payment
The rates being protested BY con
sumers in Branchland. Lincoln coun-
ty, and the territory between tht
line of Lincoln. and the city OF
Huntington, hearing was set fol
January 80, by the commission,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23

Miss Bessie Carey was visiting Miss
Kizzie Ramey Monday.
Miss Make Taylor of Deephole, was
shopping at Yatesyille Saturday.
Mrs. Jordan was calling on friends
here Saturday.
Forrest Damron passed through here
one day last week en- route to Trad,
We are very sorry to hear of the
death of Gabe Halves little son.
Miss Loda Carter was calling on MIR.
and Mrs. Edgar Rife last week.
Remember Sunday School and ev-
erybody come. TWO CHUMS,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23
YATESVILLE

Sunday School at this place every
Sunday at 2 p. m.
Miss Bessie Casey was visiting Miss
Grace Crank last week
Mrs. Lige Rupe was calling on Mrs.
Ramey Tuesday
Miss Ollie and Florence Hulette were
visiting their grandparents Sunday
Miss Iona Bays was shopping at
Yatesville last week
Miss Ada Cooksey was calling on
Miss Grace Crank Wednesday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23

French politicians, like those of 9TH
err countries, rejected Clemenceau for
President regardless of the fact that
he saved France in the great war just
closed Frances President is elected
by the Congress. 1t is the same story
the world over. The man who rises TO
the greatest task and aecomplishes it
is SET upon and rejected by envious and
ungrateful beneficiaries. This action is
a disgrace to France.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23
IcE PLANr CONG uP.

The brick work on the ice plant
building for the Lobaco company is
under way. The walls are going up as
rapidly as the weather will permit.
This building is located on the rear of
the lot in order to be reached best by
the railroad siding The company ex-
poets to be making ice by April /.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23

National prohibition is now in effect.
Arrests in all cities have fallen away
surprisingly. Reduction of police for
ces. and of courts and officers should
be the next step so as to reduce ex-
penses The crime caused by liquor
doubled the court facilities and there
is no longer any need for supporting
so many officers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-01-23
Friday. January %, 1890.

The people want the Senate TO con-
firm the peace treaty. They are tired
of seeing such an important PROPOSE
tion prostituted by politicians. The
Senate politicians are not fooling the
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-11-17
Next thursday, Friday and Saturday

hat is One cent Sale? Its sale where buv
AS Illustration: The standard
new way of Advertising This sale developed
of the
this sale in permitting sell Il
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-11-17
COLLECTIONS ARE SLOW"

seems that most people the United States right now are in
s's niue iyer OF mighty bad business The keynote of
commerce almost everypace right sounded in complaint
Business is fair but collections Having been informed
on good authority that money tight having the emae
in the federal bank inform that credit
was gong to be restricted people general holding on to their
dollars tor dear life And that is short sighted business policy
Money ght now today cheaper than it will again in
'h unless we have another great last one
Every business day from until that highly improbable war
currency gong to be debated and money going to increase in
Scarcer and harder to But the will be
su Big on the aoe in that expensive money they are TODAY in
comparatively cheap money The who pay debt today
ana prefers to defer payment making harder himself
Mheh pay day does finally come Now the pest ever
nave debts
christmas IS coming Let's make brsker season bv paw
s up an around Turn loose cash get receipts for it.
me eow VINO owes will do the your "hoared"
com gets into circulation.