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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
JUDGE CISCOE
OUT OF RACE

TO-.
Judge Allen N. Cisco has decided
that he will not be candidate for re-
election to the Office OF Circuit Judge
OF this district We learn that he
made this declaration at the opening
OF court at Grayson on Monday OF this
week. ..,.'-.'s,-r.a'
Judge Thos. d. Theobald has an
nounced his entry into the race. fol-
lowing the very earnest appeal of many
citizens. He ranks as one OF the ablest
lawyers In Eastern Kentucky and en-
joys the confidence OF the people. No
one who knows him doubts that he
would serve with distinction and alb
solute lmpartiality.
I II was expected that Judge Cisco
would be a candidate. but we are in
formed that he will locate in Hunt
ington for the practice OF law after
the close OF his term. which will be at
the end of 1921.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
Pike County Elects
Highest Bidder Treasurer

A new law Is In effect this year gov
erning the election Of county troasurers
IN Kentucky II provides that the
court shall advertise for bids on the
office and shall elect the lowest and
best bidder"
A report from Pike county says the
highest bidder was elected. We did
not learn the name OF the man elected,
but the report says the court ignored
the lowest and best bidder provision
and chose the one who was able TO
corral the greatest number OF votes in
the court II IL further reported that
the election will be vigorously con-
stented
The law contemplates the elimina-
tion OF politics and prejudice from this
matter and evidently intends that the
bids be laid upon the table" In open
court The lowest bidder, unless un-
qualified or disreputable, Is intended
by the law 70 be elected. without sec
ret ballot or other secret processes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
FORMER FLOYD
COUNTY CITIZEN
COMMITS SUICIDE

The Huntington Herald Dispatch OF
last Monday contained the following
article. Mr.. Roberts was formerly
from Floyd county. Two brothers,
Sherman and Cleve Roberts, We're resi-
dents of Louisa for short time feA'
years ago and now live near Buchanan.
His parents also moved to this county:
c. w. Roberts, OF 7O4 Twelfth avenue.
was found dead in his bed in local
hotel at eleven o'clock Sunday morn
ing
Investigations conducted by DIR. L. T.
Vinson. county coroner brought from
that official a formal verdict to the
effect that death had ensued from
cyanide OF potassium, self f-administer-
ed.
Mr.. Roberts, head of the firm Of C.
w. Roberts & Company, wholesale
jewelers., was born near Paintsville,
Ky.. and was forty-two years old.
He started his business career as
travelling salesman for jewelry firm.
He had resided in Huntington for six
years. Something more than three
years ago he organized a wholesale
jewelry business in Huntington. The
business grew rapidly, despite the con-
.ditions following the armistlce.
Mr.. Roberts was public spirited and
felt q. Keen interest in the civic VEL
fare of Huntington. He was q men,her
of Huntington Lodge ala p p n E,is
a member of the Rotary Cb,h and ~
the Chamber Of Commerce. of the
Credit Mems Association and other
bodies OF prominence.
His parents and brothers surv,va
Mrs. Roberts and their younp SON ana
tlaughter are in Mempbis where Nfrs
Roberts was summoned several davs
ago on account of the Illness of har
father. who is suffering from, an incnr.
able malady.
The remains will he ,binned 20
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
JAS. C. ADAMS
ANSWERS SUMMONS
Well Known Hotel Man Dies
Here After Long
Illness.

Mr.. James c. Adams passed away
last Monday morning at five o'clock at
the Brunswick Hotel In Louisa He
had been III for several months and
had been confined TO his room most OF
the time since last Christmas. Having
reached the age OF 60 years he was
not able TO combat the physical trou-
bles that attacked him. though he
stood up bravely against them until
recently.
The body was taken to his old home
nt Portsmouth FOR burial The inter-
ment took place on Wednesday A
funeral service was held here ON Tues
day by Revs. John Cheap and J. ID.
He'll. The Masons accompanied the
body To the N. & W. depot In Fort
Gay. Al Portsmouth the Knight
Tclnpiar order had charge OF the bur-
iai. and an Episcopal minister officiat-
%. Mr.. Adams was a member OF the
Episcopai Church
A wife. son and daughter survive.
the iiztssS- being Mrs. Wa. Mepyer, OF
Charleston. w. Va. The son is VIM.
!. Adams, OF Toledo. Ohio, and he
attended the burial at Portsmouth. A
brother. $. r.. OF Chicago was here
4, see Mr. Adams few days before
his death The surviving sisters are
Mrs. Julia A. Leach and Mrs. Ida
Kinney, OF Los Angeles California.
Mrs. Earle Adams, widow OF Mr..
Adams son. came TO Louisa from
Portsmouth with her three children
Sunday afternoon,
Mr. Adams was the son OF a promi-
nent business man OF Portsmouth, o.
ae was n man OF unusually wide read
ing and general inforBRtion. As a
hotel proprietor he was counted sue
cess. being genial. alert and popular.
he had been in this business for many
years. both Ht Catlettsburg and Lou
lisa. This gave him n wide acqnaint-
ance and great number OF friends. |
an OF whorh share with tho family In
fae feeling Of ioss and sorrow.
Mr.. Adams had held a responsible
position with Dixon. Moore q Co,
wholesale grocers for quite a while
prevlous 10 his last Illness
Mrs Adams viii continue In charge |
IL the Brunswick Hotel, II is said
Those who went from here 90 Ports
mouth 10 the burial were Mrs. Adams.
Mr.. ana Mrs. w l.. McDyer. John
Cummings, Earl Mcclure. L. T. Me-
Clure and Mr. and Mrs. Il. L. Shannon
Of this place, and Miss Josephine Har-
Isins or Prostonsburg, Geo. VIM. Nc
CluFe, OF Cincinnati and other rcin.
tlves loiried them there.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
PlkE COUNTY, MARRIAGE.

Claude Helm, 26. of Stone. KY, and
Miss Bertha Justice, IS. Of Woodman,
KY. were married by the Rev. L. s.
Cunningham last week.
dr. Helm is son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
}. b. Helm. OF the Kentucky town,
where the newly married pair will
make their home and Mrs, Helm is a
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. JUS
iice, OF Woodman. The bridegroom
was born In Floyd county, Va. and
the bride In Pike county. Ky.-Wil-
hanson News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
STREET PAVING.

A steam shovel was put to work
Wednesday excavating Main street
from the railroad to Main Cross street
This will expedite the work very de-
cidedly.
! The street from Main Cross street to
the bridge has been excavated and
stone is being laid. This will be rushed
to completion. as It is a very important
connection.
Work on Lock avenue will be started
very soon. as the new water main is
about ready to have the water trans
ferred to it from the old line. This is
what the contractor has been waiting
for.
Some belated work of lowering water
and gas lines on Main Cross street is
now being completed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
RESIDENCE TAKEN OVER
FOR A HOSPITAL

The beautifule residence of G. w.
Atkinson in Louisa is to be remodeled
and converted into The Grace Hos
pital," with DR.. Ira Wellman in charge.
April goth has been fixed as the
opening date.
A registered nurse, Miss Mary Glaze
Ridgeway, of Martinsville. Ohio. grad
uate of Kings Daughters Hospital of
Ashland, is here to take charge of the
work
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
Mr.. J. H. Abbott and
Miss Clere Married

The marriage OF Mr.. John II, Abbott,
OF Dunham. and Miss Easter Clcre. of
coalton. took place last Thursday in
Huntington, w. Va.
The bride Is the attractive daughter
OF ID. G. Clere and was a teacher in
the Boyd county schools. For two
years she has taught at Durham. a
mining town near Jenkins.
Mr.. Abbott Is the son OF Mrs. Ar
minta Abbott of this place. He has
been employed as Inspector by the
Consolidation Coal Company a number
Of years and is located at Durham.
Their wedding tour includes a visit
10 Washington and other points in the
East.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
! VETERANS MIN.

Columbus. Ohio.--Black and white
equality does not go" in Ohio's capi-
tol. Adjutant General George w.
Florence can give testimony on this
point.
In his absence a subordinate desig-
mated negro to be superintendent OF
the State House and grounds. Under
him are number Of veterans of the
Civil War.
They offered their protest In body.
threatening to resign ana to start a
legislative Investigation II the APP
pointee were retained.
The negro was removed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
OIL LEASE SUIT.

number OF citizens Of the upper
Blaine country >were in Louisa this
week on their way to Covingfon, where
they are to be witnesses in a suit in
volving an oil lease on the land of
Monroe Moore. The Union company
had a lease. Mr.. Moore claims he did
not receive tender OF rental until two
days after date due. SO he leased II to
another company. The Union enjoined
the latter from drilling the lease.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
VOTE SCHOOL BONDS
AT cATLETTseuRG

BY vote OF more than is to the
school bond issue at Catlettsburg was
adopted. The vote stood 74s for bonds
and IS against
AS result of the election, bonds to
the total OF approximately $4,000 will
be issued, II was stated. The money
will be used to erect two modern
school buildings at either end OF the
town. according to plans made public
by the school board
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
9. N. sTuRcELL ANNOUNCES
FOR SHERIFF OF LAWRENCE

The attention OF the public is called
especially 70 the announcement OF Mr..
8. NJ. sturgel sor Sheriff OF Lawrepce
county. appearing III this issue OF the
NEWS. His candidacy will be well
received, MS he Is well and favorably
known. He is man OF energy. who
attends to his duties promptly. He
would make n good Sherif for these
and other reasons. He Is honest and
sober and could easily give the bond
He would account for every dollar
passing through his hands. Mr. Stur-
gell is accommodating and popular, and
numbers his friends by the hundreds,
It..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

@. w. Stevens, .25, to Linmie Brum-
dield u, OF Webb. w. Va.
Selwin Evans. 22. to Rosie Evans
~, of Naugatuck, w. Va.
Froebel Ferguson. 27, OF Fort Gay
TO Rub Mccomas, II. OF Prichard.
Jas Curtis Blankenship. 20. to Lydia
Castle, 20. OF Martha.
Christopher Dillon, "a, 10 Vada
Brumfeld. Is. of Webb, W. Va
Charley Maynard, 23, of Glenhayes,
to Lizzie Lemaster. Is. of Louisa.
Chas. Ledford. 2l, to Julia Fraley, 2i,
of Blaine
Lafe Barnett, 81. to virgie Moore. 20,
of Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
BROTHER -IN.LAW OF
HARDING Is GIVEN JOB

ton.-Appointment of Prof
Heber HI. Votaw, brother-in-law OF
President Harding. as superintendent
of Federal prisons was announced by
the Department of Justice. He took
office April 8. succeeding H. s. Dick
erson, resigned.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
KENTUCKY OFFICER,
FROZEN, DIES IN co6LENz

Bowling Green, Ky.-Charles Roemer
received telegram from Washington
announcing the death Of his son, First
Lieut.. Hubert Roemer, April /. in a
hospital at Coblenz. Germany.
Six weeks ago one side OF his face
was frozen while on duty. He was 26
years old last Sunday. and was grad
uated in 1919 from the Military Aca-
denny at West Point. He had been
in Germany two years,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
a1 JURORS PLEAD FoR
OR. WiNNEs' DISMISSAL

Harlan. ky--The IL jurors who held
DIR, II. c. Winnes. former Cincinnatian
TO be innocent AT his recent trial for
the alleged murder of Miss Lura Par
sons, have issued signed statement
Wlnnes should be dismissed
without sfurther trial. declaring his
prosecution is a disgrace to the state
and that the signers believe the slayer
came out OF the state prison camp at
Dillon. The statement scored Moses
Brewer. Juror. who held out for,
winnes' conviction.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
Building Under Way for
L New Louisa Enterprise

H. H. Queen. at the head of the con-
struction department of the Eastern
Kentucky Lumber & Supply Company.
has started the building that will
house the machinery and shops of the
company. Corrugated iron is the ma
terial being used. The building will
be ready in about ten days to receive
the machinery. which is now on the
road. The company will be ready for
business within short time.
The location is on the Chapman lot
below the G. & o. freight depot.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
-FOUR PAROLES GRANTED.

Frankfort Ky.--Paroles have been
granted TO the following prisoners:
Carew Williams, Breathitt, sentenced
FIVE years for manslaughter in 1918;
Harry Thompson, Boyd, one year for
shooting, 1920: Paul Jones,
Harlan. one year for housebreaking.
l920 George Harris, negro. two years
for grand larceny, 1919.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
J. w. M. STEWART CHAIRMAN.

At the last meeting Of the Board OF
Directors OF the Chamber OF Com
merce in Ashland. the vacancy caused
by the death. OF DR.. s. p. Fetter was
filled. BY unanimous vote Mr.. ]. w.
NJ. Stewart was chosen for this place.
This Is truly wise selection and we
are glad to state that Mr.. Stewart has
accepted the appointment. He Is In
perfect sympathy with the work which
the Chamber or Commerce is doing
and has already taken an active part
in its ns.-Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
PAUL SUNSHINE DIETRICH
AT LOUISA APRIL 7th

Thursday night OF this week Mr..
Dietrich, the humorous lecturer. will
fill his engagement at Eldorado theater
in Louisa. This Is the final number
In the seasons lyceum course.
A picture win be run the same night
without extra charge for admission.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
OF ASHLAND
TO BE ABOUT 10000

Ashland, Ky.-within few weeks
Ashland win be enabled to claim a
population of 10000 as the result of
action taken by the City Council. An
ordinance tabing in the districts now
known as Pollard oakview and Fair
view was passed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
MlLL APPOINT TWO YOUTHS
(. u TO v. s. NAVAL ACADEMY

Covington, Ky.--Senator Richard p
Ernst has two appointments open in
the Naval Academy Examinations viii
be held April 80. Names OF applicants
must be received by him not later than
April o.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
TWO MEN HELD FOR
KERMIT SHOOTING

Two Kermit, w. Va. men were
taken in charge by State police Officers
after shots had been fired into the
bank building at that place, and will
be given hearing before a justice of
the peace.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
NEW OIL WELL.

An oil well on Robt. Arden's farm,
in Carter county, near the Lawrence
line, opens new territory. 1t has not
vet been shot, but the showing OF oil
when drilled in is said to be very
promising.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
aIc OIL WELL.

The Union Gas q oil Company's
best wen is said TO be on the Lewis
slEaEEs farm on Keaton. 1t Is the first
well on that tract and was drilled In
last month.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
ASHLAND MAN FINED in OHIO.

Columbus, o.-Charles e. Morris, of
Ashland, Ky, was fined $3.50 costs in
Federal court for transportation of
'liquor. He was arrested at St. Clairs-
vile, Ohio. Monday and an automo-
bile carrying 40 quarts of whiskey
seized.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-08
KENrucKY,s pEBr GROWING.

Frankfort. KY. April 2.--Kentucky's
Indebtedness. beginning this month. is
f5.2se,277.S4. as compared with S.
zdt172ie the first Of last month.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-06-30
LARGE ENROLMENT AT
THE SUMMER SCHOOL

SO counties are represented in the
enrolment. The counties furnishing
the larger part Of the enrolment arc
Pierce County, $50, st. Croix, 116,
Polk, 80, Barron, Is, Pepin 8, Wash
burn, Marathon and Rusk, each. "a
students have registered from Min
nesota.
"a men and 371 women are enrolled
271 are experienced teachers. 81 for.
mer graduates and 81 members of the
Class Of 1921 have registered for work
in the summer school.
The reasons for the increased en-
rollment are doubtless the lack of pro-
fitable employment in other lines and
the recent increase in teachers salar-
les.
Several features of the enrolment
are especially significant:
The large number of former grad
yates and members of this years
graduating class who have registered
for further study indicates an interest
in advanced work. Many of these stu
dents are looking forward to the di-
ploma from the advanced Three Year
Course. Others, feeling the need OF
further preparation in the special line
which they teach, are taking advan-
tage Of the summer session to mi
prove their preparation. The enroll
ment in the summer school is OF stu
dents who are normal graduates and
graduates of other higher inst'tu-
tions, indicates the need for advanced
courses in the summer school pro-
gram.
A larger number of students than
usual have registered from points
some distance from the school. With
no territory geographically tributary
to the West and South, and with
growing state normal school at Eau
Claire, so miles east, the territory nat
urally tributary to the River Falls
School is very slender. It is encourag-
ing that the River Falls Normal UNI
der these conditions attracts so large
a body of students to its summer SEES
sion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-06-30

engineered the more complicated part,
the evenings entertainment was all
made in readiness for the gathering
on Thursday evening OF last week,
which resulted happily.
Members of the congregation and
friends of the pastor gathered at the
church parlors and made all IN readi-
ness for the surprise. Tables were set
and beautiful with a profusion OF
peonies and roses, after which COM
mittee were delegated to go to the
the pastorage and bring Rev. Mr..
Blomholm and family.
After seating the large audience at
tables, Rev. N. P. Tuleen of Zion
church was prepared for the occasion
with welcome to the guest OF homer
and the well wishes that went with the
bountiful gift then presented to the
pastor. In saying "their" pastor one
calls to mind the years and years OF
faithful endeavor on the part of Rev.
Blomholm and his wife in the life OF
their church. All of the rising genera
ton and a goodly number of the young
married folks can we'll acclaim Rev.
Mr.. Blomholm "their pastor for ne
baptised. confirmed and united them
in marriage.
It is the old residents Of over thirty
years ago who can remember the
bright young pastor, Rev. Mellen
whose early demise brought Rev. Mr..
Blomholm to our city where he so
eagerly took hold and faithfully la
bored ever since. The life work OF
the pastor has been truly here and i
was to show in part the appreciation
they feel toward him that this event
was planned.
1t is the small community such as
ours that the pastor gets to know his
flock and truly Rev. Mr.. Blomholm
has helped to "still the troubled wat
ers and smooth over the rocky paths"
After goodly round of applause to
Of his congregation and with the aic
Of his probably more active helpnate
in the Sunday school and choir.
the effect that Rev. Mr.. Tuleen had
just expressed their thoughts, Mr..
Blomholm ably and whole heartedly
thanked the assembled guests, mot
for the monetary value alone, but
doubly so for the appreciation that
the presence of the roomful of dear
friends proclaimed. Hudson Star
Observer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-06-30
BELOVED PASTOR HONORED

On June 10, just sixty four years
ago, in little homestead in Norway
was born the we'll known pastor OF
Ebenezer church of this city, Rev. N.
L. Blomholnl.
OF this date the ladies of the con-
pregation were aware and with the
help of some "mere men" to do the
actual work of soliciting while they
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-06-30

income tax you are directly benefitd.
Second: Fifty six thousand cars
paid no taxes in 1920. TIE majority
of these used the personal property
offset, the others came into possession
after May lst.
Thirds: Car dealers are somewhat
benefited compared with the law as
it now affects them.
Fourth: The owner places his own
value on his car.
Fifth: All cars pay license fee of
ten dollars and two per cent on two
hundred whether it is worth two hum
bred or not, provided it is used.)
Sixth: A car worth two thousand
dollars pays ten dollar license and
two per cent of the value, making a
forty dollar tax. You pay no local
taxes on your car.
Seventh: Under the present law q
farmer owning three or four horses
and different vehicles and having no
incom tax pays personal tax on those
horses and vehicles. A man having a
thousand dollar car and an income tax
larger than his personal property tax,
pays no taxes on his two thousand
dollar car.
Eight: This bill is based on the
principle "those able to pay must pay
their just share" Why should man
with an expensive limousine escape
taxation because he has an income tax
larger than his personal property
tax?
Ninth: The bill repeats the follow
ing straight tax levy: $1,700, 00O, 00
to the federal aid; $100,000.00 state
aid for bridges, and 1886, 100000 state
highway aid.
Tenth: Money collected under this
law to be used for highway purposes
only.
Eleventh: The counties will re-
ceive more than they pay running
from the lowest twenty seven thous-
and, up to one hundred and six thous-
and. This return comes from money
collected from the fifty six thousand
cars that escaped taxation and also
from the larger cities.
As member of the highway COM
mittee assisted in drafting this bill
together with twenty six men, con-
sisting of the members of the High
way and Finance committees. AL
were unanimous in reporting favor
ably on the bill. These men were
made up of conservatives, progress
ives and socialists. When these mel
could agree, it is self-evident tn
measure has merit. We do not CLAIM
it is perfect, but after three months
of deliberation after exhaustive hear
ings and a number of executive ses
sions on the bill, we can most hearth.
recommend it.