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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19
From Isaac Potter.
Akron, Colorado, July

Akron, Colorado, July "a.
Mr.. NJ. +. Conley.
Louisa, Kentucky,
My Dear Sir:--
On my recent departure from Lou
lisa promised to write you as soon as
arrived In Colorado, where came TO
visit my son enjoyed the trip very
much My dear wife stood the trip
very we'll SO did Kit and my little
grandson. Isaac Potter, Jr. II was a
great surprise TO my son and family, a
very pleasing surprise, / believe. We
did not inform them OF our coming. so
IL naturally would be a shock almost.
We were very weary at our arrival. II
was necessary for me to get n car to
take us to Marion's. His son, James
+. Potter, came down and got us and
drove us 10 their home. where we were
given very sweet welcome by each
and every one OF his family. The peo-
pie OF the west. ! might say, are very
sociable and eager TO come in touch
with strangers and people from other
states. and give them n very hearty
welcome. / must say that l do like
the west. but surely miss the trees and
creeks which are very scarce out here.
lHt WHY Inv uag y
are about as warm as ours. but the
nights are decidedly cooler, and we
sleep under cover. There lis usually n
cool breeze stirring. We have motored
around great deal, seen vast fields OF
ripe wheat, $40 acres In one field and
/. by the 320's in several. Large headers
which cut 80 acres per day and COM
blned harvester and thresher which
| cuts the grain, threshes and sacks IL
all at the same time. Corn looks good
but is quite short. l also saw some
large fields OF barley, which is not
grown back there much. My son has
$40 acre ranch 80 miles south OF
Akron. which we intend TO visit as
soon as we rest up bit. Then we will
take a trip TO the wonderful city OF
Denver. the capital OF the state. Mar
ion, my son, says its beautiful city
and is close TO the Rocky Mountains.
wish you was here TO take the trip
with me. II is great blessing, Mr..
Conley. to be with my son and his good
family once again. We are all so hap
Ply and enjoying life now. I'm glad tina.
I have you as sincere friend and can
correspond with you. shall write to
you again, think. / also hope to hear
from you soon.
l am yours sincerely.
ISAAC POTTER,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19
nm MOTHERS PtcTURE.

Composed by Mrs, Austin Chestnut
August i, 1921, in memory of her
mother who died January 26. 1921.
I've picture that ! cherish
OF face with silver hair.
Waving softly DER forehead
That to me was always fair.
IT'S picture OF my mother
Always sweet and kind to me,
And my heart is longing, mother.
Your dear face again to see.
Yes, miss you, dearest mother,
Still it's JOY TO me TO know
That you're safe at home with Jesus
Free from earthly pain and woe.
And some day I'll hear the summons
And I'll be so glad TO come.
For / know that you will meet me
With your old time. Welcome
home."
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19
GRIFFITH CREEK

Despite the Indictment weather large
crowds attended church at Cherryville
Sunday morning and afternoon after
which several converts were baptized.
Mrs. Beulah Hays of Ledocio spent
few days here the guest of relatives.
William Williamson is working at
Borderland No. /.
Alonzo (Bud) Thompson is building
on his new farm at Cherryville.
Herbert Wellman was over from Le-
docio Sunday.
James H.. Lemaster and little son of
here and on Donithon.
Wayne Summons is sick.
We are glad to say the little son Of
Arnold Childers, who drank carbolic
acid August 6. is getting about well.
Born, to Ernest Perry and wife, a
fine boy.
Scott Thompson, who has been sick
for the past two weeks, is better.
Mrs. Laura Young has returned to
Catlettsburg after spending some time
here the guest of her son. Granville
Harris.
c. Victor Back is building a porch
for Mcclellan Summons.
Rev. Murphey, accompanied by Hen
derson Thompson of Norris, preached
at Cherryville Thursday and Friday.
Rex Vaughan attended the stock sale
on Little Blaine Friday and Saturday.
Morton, little son OF Fred Spurlock,
is very low.
The crops here are good, hay har-
vesters have experienced some incon-
viences by the continuous rains, which
is also rottening corn that has been
effected by crows MUTT.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19
Hogwallow Happenings.
Geo. Bingham.)

iGeO. blnBndDl.D
It is reported that Yam Sims while
talking 10 his girl Sunday afternoon
forgot all about what he was doing and
chewed up nearly a whole fan.
Sidney Hooks has again been caught
deceiving the public. In church last
Sunday. when the congregations rose
to sing he stood up with the rest OF
them, and instead OF singing he chew
ed his gum, and nobody knew the Diff
ference.
The Rye Straw store certainly has
taken on a neat and nobby appear
ance since the storekeeper's wife got
disguested and swept 1t out and dust
ed off things.
Yam Sims went to the exhibition at
the school house in the Calf Ribs
the strong man lift large heavy iron
weight made out of wood.
Raj Barlow, who put notebook in
his pocket the first of the year to set
down the things he would be apt to
forget, remembered something today
that he had neglected to think OF but
could not put II down as he had for
got his pencil.
Raj Barlow wrote himself a long let
ter today. In 1t he expressed the hope
that 1t found him well and doing well
and as soon as 1t reaches him he will
reply to it,
Following a sharp decline in the
price of dressed lumber the manager
of the Tickville Hotel announces that
he has again got to the point where he
can furnish a toothpick with each
t,aaa1 ]
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19
Life Expectation
IS Calculated
What 10 Likely To Happen To Each
Hundred Healthy American
Men, Aged rs.

Little by little the acturaries revea
to us the one-time inscrutable future
They are the prophets of our praetica.
age. The following is the life eSper,
fence OF 100 average American men, as
ascertained for the American Bank
er's, Association from theUnited States
census reports:
Age 20.
ZOE average men. healthy and vigor.
GUS in mind and body and dependent
upon their own exertions for their
support.
Age 35.
have died.
10 have become wealthy.
10 are IN good circumstances.
40 are in moderate circumstances.
IS have not improved their condi-
ton.
Age 45.
II more have died, l6 In all.
4 only are wealthy, all the others
rated at age IS as having resources
having lost their Accommodations.
Is are not longer self supporting,
owing TO illness, accident. ETC., a few
stiIl earning something, but not enough
for self support.
Age So,
more have died. 20 in all.
has become very rich.
are in good circumstances, but not
the same three quoted at age As, for
one who was wealthy at 45 has lost
everything. and another not quoted
wealthy at as has taken his place.
46 are still working for their hy-
ing, without any accumulation.
80 are now more or less dependent
upon their children, their relations or
upon charity for support; some still
able to do light work are being re-
placed by younger men.
Age 60.
more have died, making SO in all
out of 100.
is still rich.
are wealthy.sl of them who lost
before As having again be-
come wealthy.
still work self supporting.
"a are dependent upon children, re-
lations or charity.
Age rs.
81 more have died, making GO in all,
so OF whom left no estate.
only are wealthy; three who were
rated as wealthy at 65 have lost their
IS are dependent upon children, rel
auves or charity.
This is our finish. But how sub
lime, meanwhile, is our courage-St.
Louis Post Dispatch.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19
Modern Dances Too Bad
for Dancing Masters

New York. Aug. 13,-Shimmy dane
ers and Methodist Bishops were de-
nounced to- day in the same breath by
the International Association of Dane
ing Masters, in convention here.
The shimmy and all similar body
dances are vulgar, immoral and inde-
cent" declare the professional dancing
teachers, who have declared war on
the Chicago" the cheek to- cheek"
the bunny hug" the kangaroo glide"
and other present popular dance-hall
pastimes.
Leading dancing masters from every
part of America, discussing the res
olution, admit that they are much an
noyed at the Methodist implication
that "all dancing teachers are going
to hell"
On the other hand, they pledge them
selves to campaign to eliminate the
vulgar and indecent from popular
dancing.
In place of the shimruy and similar
dances they propose to substitute and
make popular 'the saunter," the so
ciety walk" the promenade waltz
and the coronado"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19
HOAEGIRCLECOLUlRV
4 COLUMN. DEDICATED TO TIRED
MOTHERS AS THEY JOIN THE
HOME clRcLE7AT EVEN
ING TIDE.
aPress On"

That is a sentence, brief, but full OF
inspiration, and opening the way TO all
victory. II solves the reason for all
tame. It is the rule that has been used
in all the wonderful successes and
triumphant marches OF fortune and
genius. 1t should be the motto of all,
old and young, high and low. Press on,
Never dispair When discouragement
seems about to overtake you, press on
and leave II far in the rear.
If fortune has played false with you
today, be true to yourself and turn the
tables on her tomorrow. II an unfor-
tunate business deal has been made,
don't fold your hands and give up all
as lost but stir yourself and work the
more vigorously. Let the foolishness
of yesterday make you wise today.
Do not say the world has lost all its
poetry and beauty. That is not so, yet
even If it were so you can make your
own poetry and beauty by leading a
true and unblemished life.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19
MATTE

School Ia progressing nicely with J.
II. Cordle teacher.
While Moore attended the pie social
at Abb Creek Saturday night
Charley Moore and family OF ASH
land are visiting @. V. Ball Jr.
Bertha More spent sunday night
with Gladys childcrs.
Gladys Childers and Bertha Moore
were calling on Burns Hall Sunday.
Bascom Moore Is expected TO visit
home folks soon.
Lundy Baker and r. r. Swan pasAed
up our creek Saturday,
THREE SCHOOL CHuMS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19

us reproachfully and softly sigh,which
leaves us more out OF patience than we
were before. You know there is no
use arguing with that kind of a per-
SON.
1t takes struggle TO win things in
this life and you can't get much With
out IT. Sometimes we think others have
more to start with than we have. but
II is only by struggle that they make
even the start worth while. Take The
son of millionaire, You might say be
has a fine start but did you ever see
one who proved himself worth. while
withou. a struggle? He has either to
fight his own inclination to lie down
on the job, custom and family tradir
tions, or his fathers ideas of what he
should do. Otherwise he'll turn out to
be the ne'er- do-well that most of them
are.
1t seems that those who have to fight
to live have the easiest time after all
to make their lives count for something
They have that primal Instinct of self
preservation TO aid them which the
rich man does not have. He must con-
stantly fight his inclination for mac
tivity, an inclination which would
come TO the best of us were we in his
situation.
So let those who are bewailing their
lot remember that they can win moth
ing without struggle, and If they
want to claim the winnings they must
do their own struggling.
II you would have friends, cultivate
solitude instead Of society. Drink In
the ozone, battle in the sunshine, and
out in the silent night, under the stars,
say to yourself again and yet again,
II am part of all my eyes behold"
And the feeling will surely come to
you that you are no mere interloper
between earth and sky; but that you
are necessary particle Of the whole.
Ebert Hubbard.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19
STOPPED TnE TALKING.

A clergyman with a sense OF humor
determined 10 stop the talking In bis
congregation. The services were be-
coming a disgrace.
One day he arranged sign with the
choir. Al n given moment they stop
ped singing. A voice was heard In the
front pew saying, Il always fry mine
in lard"
"As we know that she always fries
her in lard. we will proceed with the
service" said the clergyman.--Ios An
geles Times.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19
1nlceRhna5|
Poem
MARY,s LAM.

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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19
Father of IL Sons
Succumbs on Roadside

Whitesburg, KY. Aus. 15.--Ambrosc
Arhburgy. 81 years old. father of IL
boys and one Of the settlers Of CarI's
Fork, west Of here. was strickenly sud-
denly and died on the roadside. He
leaves many descendants in Eastern
Kentucky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19
Act Well Your Part.

Our happiness in this life depends
NOT so much on circumstances and sur
xoundings as in our determined efforts
20 do our best in all conditions in
which we are placed. Our common
heritage is more or less allied to sor-
rows and pain, but we have within our
selves the antidote-the sunshine of
the heart that will alleviate, If not re-
move many of our troubles. But we
persistently reject the means of hap
piness that lie within our reach, by
ignoring present small pleasures in
hopes Of enjoying greater ones in the
future good time coming, which al
ways keeps just ahead, and is unat-
tainable. We cultivate little cares till
they sometimes attain enormous
growth by constantly dwelling on them
and dol6ully rehearsing them to our
friends when we should do our best to
rise above them. In the most difficult
and trying conditions there will often
be a brighter side.
Don't we all get pretty tired of hear
ing the continued wall of those people
who fancy themselves misunderstood?
Haven't most of us suffered,fr that
fancied though dreadful malady Of be-
ing misunderstood? But after all, aren't
our wrongs a great deal on the same
pattern? Yes, the wrongs are all just
about the same. The difference arises
in the way we deal with them.
Don't we sometimes get frightfully
out of patience at the walters who sit
around whining about what they would
1--we fo have or do II only life would
give them a fair chance. And when we
advise them to stir up little energy
and get what they want, they look at
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-08-19

One half Ito husband, still in bedp
Tim tired OF calling you" Other
half (drowsily) well, why don't you
raise me?"
The Little River news., 1921-06-18
ACT NC. 4e1.


 Fund. H
 Provides that the mayor city clerk, cnlet of the fire department of each tlty ty or town in State. together with ewo members of the fire department IUr the t1remen's Relief and Pension q una; Provides that members of the Hre department who have served for d period of twenty years shall be re- @ @.,rea rom such service and shall be Pald rom the pension fund one-haf of .nn .1s saaiary Provides that where per sons become physically or mentally dis soIeo while in thes service of the fire 0epartment in consequence of the per aolnance Of his duty, shall be retired ana De paid monthly pension equal 10 one half of the amount of his salary. nsovloes that during a temporary sick nHss or disability of any such firemen all hospital expenses shall be paid out oI sald fund and the fremen shall be paio the sum of $500 per week. Pro- riues that in case such person loses ms n1e In the performance of his duty. sum equal to one-half of his salary per month shall be paid to his widow. or in case no widow, then to his child or children until they shall be sixteen years of age, or If no children then 70 his father or mother if they were dependent upon him.
 money, for said fund one-half of the annual tax of two per cent on all pre- mlums collected by fire. tornado and domestic insurance corporations of Ah:erIca, as provided by Section 113 of Act l90 of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, in all cities of the State of Arkansas coming within the provisions of the Act, shall be set aside and held as the Firemen's Pen sion Fund.
The Little River news., 1921-06-18
ACT NO. 4O4.


 An Act to regulate the registration poses
 Prohibits the operation of any motor vehicle over the highways of this State until the same has been registered Provides for registration fee on all automobiles equipped with pneumatic tires used for the transportation of passengers. a fee of 25 per cent per generated by the motor propelling dred pounds. on the gross weight of the vehicle load.
 Fixes the registration fee for motor trucks equipped with pneumatic tires ranging from $15.00 per annum for trucks of one ton or less capacity to tons capacity. Prohibits the operation of any truck of more than six tons capacity over the roads of this State
 Provides for trucks equipped with solid tires one and one-half times the rate above set out.
 Fixes the registration fee for the opera ton of trailers and semi trailers on a sliding scale of from sl0.oo for trailers of one ton or less capacity to s50.e0 for trailers of flve-ton capac city. Fixes minimum fee for all automo- piles. tracks. trailers or semi trailers at 5000. Fixes the fee for the regis. motorcycle sidecars at s2.50.
 Provides for the method of rcgistra- Con and the payment of the fees pro- vided for in the Act. Provides that year, but if a certificate is issued after July a of said year the charge shall be one-half of that for the calendar year.
The Little River news., 1921-06-18
ACT NO. S5T. Approved March 23, 1921.

., An Act to provide for the approria- Zion for the State Penitentary for the period ending June 30, 1921.
 Directs the Treasurer of the State to Mansfer from the General Revenue gund to the Special Penitentiary Fund the sum of s1S0,0O0.00 and directs the Board in charge of the State Peniten uary to execute and deliver to the State Treasurer notes aggregating the sum of $180, ,00000, date March 10, 1921, sn the denomination of $1,000.O0 each, bearing interest at the rate of per cent. payable to the State of Arkansas Tor the benefit of the General Revenue Fund. the interest thereon to be due January 1st of each year, and fifteen ot the notes to be due January 1st, 1s2S and fifteen on the first day of January of each year thereafter until and including January 1, 1931. Pro vides that the Penitentiary Board shall pay the interest on said notHs and re- tire the same out of their general maintenance and appropriation fund.
 Appropriates S18000.00 to pay money now due on the purchase of the Tucker rarm. Appropriates $225.00 for paying ehe interest on said amount. Appropri- ases the sum of s4250.00 for paying in- Serest on the State Debt Boards certif- cate. Appropriates s157,525.O0 for the operation. maintenance and improve snent of the State Penitentiary for the period from February :, 1921, to Sep ssmser 30. 1921.
The Little River news., 1921-06-18
ACT NO. 530. nnrnvnh MurnA pn 1Opt


 An Act to provide for the support and maintenance of the Arkansas Deaf Mute Institute for the period ending June 30. 1923.
 Appropriates the sum of $100,428O0 TOT salaries. current expenses includ- ing clothing. travelling expenses of pu- DIS, $lOo0O per annum for each col lege student repairs to buildings, maintenance of grounds and other nec- essary expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1922
 Appropriates the sum of $100.428.00 TOT salaries. current expenses includ- Ing clothing, traVenng expenses of bupiiS, $10o00 per annum for each col lege student. repairs to buildings, maintenance of grounds. and other necessary expenses for said institu- so sion for the fiscal year ending June
The Little River news., 1921-06-18
ACT NO. SS6. Approved March 23, 1921.

An Act to provide for the investment ST certai in permanent schools funds.
 Provides for the transfer from the permanent school fund to the General Revenue Fund the sum of $1S0, 100000. and directs the State Debt Board to sssue certificate, of date of March So. 1921, and due September 1, 1921. and bearing interest at the rate of per cent. in the amount of s1s0.000.00, and deposit said certificate with the Treas urer of the State to the credit of the permanent school fund. Provides that on or before September l, 1921, the State Debt Board shall cause to be engraved 1s0 bonds of the denomina- Bon of s1,000.00 each. Said bonds to pc executed by said board. and shall pear interest at 5 per cent, evidenced by coupons attached, which shall be payable on the first day of September or each year. Directs said board to execute said bonds and place them in xne State treasury to the credit of the permanent school fund, and provides Vof the destruction of the certificate 1pon the deposit of these bonds Pro- vidss that the interest on these bonds shall be paid out of the sinking fund.
The Little River news., 1921-06-18
ACT NO. M4.
htT NV. 4UN. Approved March SS, 1921.

An Act to amend the Juvenile Court Law
 Provides that the Juvenile Court shall have Jurisdiction to make neces- stolen property. for the support of wives and children in cases involving domestic relations. Provides that ap- peals may be had from the Juvenile Court to the Circuit Court in the man ner provided by law for appeals from the County Court Provides that no Juvenile Court shall have the author ity to release or order the release of and juvenile committed to the State of the Board of Managers of such in- Stitutions.
The Little River news., 1921-06-18
ACT NO. 36O. nnPnVed March 11 1Ag1

Appropriates the sum of s50.000. % Tor the fiscal year ending June 30. 1922, 10 be applied on the purchase price of the Experiment Station provided for by Act No 664 of 1919
 Directs the Commission to procure a suitable site for said Experiment Sta Purchase and equipment of the same. Provides that if the funds provided for are not sufficient to cover the entire cost, the Commission is authorized to pledge the credit of the State of Ar kansas for the payment of the re- rnainder during the period ending June 30, 1925 Provides that the unpaid amount provided under the Act and pro- vtdes that not more than s25 900 co ohau be payable in any one year.
The Little River news., 1921-06-18
ACT NO. 5H0. A nnHAXnh M..nnh D4

An Act to provide a reform school for negro juvenile convicts.
 Provides that the Board of Managers Of the Boys Industrial School shall provide suitable school for negroes, separate and apart from the white in mates Of the Industrial School. Di- tract of land or not less than 100 acres on which to erect said school Directs said board to proceed with the erection of necessary buildings and authorizes it to use the labor of the inmates of the school. Authorizes the board to employ d superintendent for such school Appropriates the sum of S15,OOO.OO for the purposes of the Act
The Little River news., 1921-06-18
ACT NO. 443. Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act to amend Act No. 124 of the Acts of 1921.
 Amends said Act No 124 which sion by providing that said Arkansas Railroad Commission shall continue with the hearings on the petitions pending before the Arkansas Corpor- ation Commission to fix rates for nat ural gas, and numbered on the docket of said commission AT. AIS and 423 Directs the Arkansas Railroad Com tofore taken by the Arkansas Cor poration Commi ssion and take such further testimony as may be neces- sary to finally determine said cases.
The Little River news., 1921-06-18
ACT NO. 483.

An Act to amend Sections 4, 12, and 24. of Act 209, of the Acts of 1917.
 Amends Section 1 of said Act to pro- vide that the judge of a municipal court shall be at least twenty five years of age. of good moral character, learned in the law, two years a resi- dent of the State. and shall have prac- ticed law for at least four years.
 Amends Section of said Act SC as to provide for change of venue from municipal court to justice of the peace court
 Amends Section 12 of said Act so as to provide for a clerk for said Court