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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
HORSE THIEF
GETS TWO YEARS
in NPENITENTIARY
Grand Jury Reports 210 In
dictments and Makes
Recommendations.

In the Lawrence Circuit Court
Champion Gillian was given sem
tence OF two years In the penitentiary
for stealing horse near Blaine. this
county.
The manslsughter charge against
Emeritt Taylor was reduced to 4 mis-
demeanor and jail sentence of 80
days was given him. He Is a boy about
IA years OF age, son of Jason Taylor.
He killed Fred Cox. a young son OF
Lafe Cox, on Donithan about a year
ago. Proof showed that the Taylor
boy was recklessly handling gun and
II was accidentally discharged. This
accounts for reducing the charge.
No Indictment was made in the Joe
Pruitt murder case. as the evidence
was not considered sufficient to fix the
crime on any one.
Quite number of minor cases have
been tried. Several persons have been
fined for violations OF the liquor laws.
The grand Jury returned 2l0 indict-
ments, after examining 324 witnesses
l2 witnesses under bond failed to ap-
per. 76 who were summoned failed to
answer. "a under attachment did not
appear. The jury recommended re-
pairs on the jailer's residence. Also,
the erection OF steel fence at least
~ feet high around the Jail, not closer
than ten .feet at any point to prevent
persons from getting anything through
the windows TO the prisoners. The
jail was reported TO be insecure. The
public closet and the one In the court
house hallway We're declared to be un-
sanitary.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
Fort Gay N. & w.
Agent Delegate to
Efficiency Meet

A. V. Osborn. the popular agent for
the N. a. W. railway at Fort Gay, W.
Va, was recently chosen member OF
an efficiency commission that met at
winston Salem N c., June 9th and
10th. He was one OF 25 such mem
bers representing the Scioto division
embracing the lines from Williamson
TO Columbus and Cincinnati. The con-
vention was made OF representatives
from all divisions OF the great Norfolk
a Western system and was known as
the System Freight Handling Efic-
iency Convention
The object OF the organization is to
improve the methods OF handling
freight business. Discussions and sug-
gestions are made III these meetings
that lead TO, greater efficiency each
year. For instance, during the past
few years the methods resulting from
these meetings have reduced the
claims for lost and damaged freight
about 40 per cent
In addition 10 the interest in the af-
fairs Of the convention Mr.. Osborn
found the trip very pleasant, with
many interesting sights.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
Henry Hatcher Dies
Sunday in Louisville

The death Of Henry Hatcher prom
inent Sandy Valley citizen occurred at
a Louisville hospital at three o'clock
Sunday morning of heart trouble. He
had been taken to Louisville last FRI
day by his wife and brother in law.
DIR. Carl Prichard OF Harold. Mr..
Hatcher was prominent business
man of Harold. He was son of the
late Kenas Hatcher and Mrs. Nan
He was married e..
few years ago to Miss Margaret Da-
wilson Of Prestonsburg and is SURVIVE
ed by her and the following children:
Anna Mary, Samuel Kenas, Vivian and
James, also by his mother, Mrs. Nan
Hatcher, two sisters, Mrs. Carl sr.ch-
ard of Harold and Mrs. Octavia Slemp
Hamlin of Big Stone Gap Va, and
Mrs. Lucy Caldwell and by two broth
ers, George and Grover of Harolds The
body was taken to Harold on the ev-
ening train Monday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
Knott County Case
Tried in Lexington

Lexington, Ky. June i2.-The clos
ing chapter In the notorious career OF
Amos Sugate. young Breathitt county
feudist and outlaw. who was killed in
IN pitched battle with prohibition Of
Bcers In Troublesome creek. Letcher
county, several months ago Will be
told in the United states Court which
opens IN session hers today, when Fed
e.aI prohibition Officers who viii ap-
pear as prosecuting witnesses in sew
eral score whisky law violation cases
will 90 on trial for murder under an
Indictment returned by the Knott
county grand Jury.
Following the staying OF Amos Fu-
gate who officers declare, resisted ar
rest IN a raid on still last March.
two Federal prohibition agents and
other officers were Indicted in Knott
county, but the case was transferred
to the Federal Court.
Fugate had served a term In the
penitentiary and was fugitive from
justice at the time the officers sur
rounded him on Troublesome creek.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
Result of Teachers
Examination in May

In the teachers examination which
was held May 18th and 20th in Louisa
there were 81 applicants. Four receiv-
ed first class certificates and twenty
received second class. 81 failed to
make sufficient grades. Those making
first class grades We're F. w. Burton
Arthur Morris, Mrs. Clara L. Endi-
colt and Estill Barker.
Second Class.--Millard Frazier Rose
Frazier, Ethel Swetnam, Mrs. Lindsey
Collinsworth Amanda Sutton, George
Reynolds, Madge Hays, John w. Per-
kins Clyde w. Curnutte, Homer. Ball
Bertrand Holbrook, Gypsie Miller, Ora
L. Boggs, Minnie d. Webb, Ethel R.
Alley, Gypsie Blankenship, Hattie c.
Thompson Mamie Steele, Dewey E.
Moore S. d. Moore.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
Surprise Wedding
of Louisa Couple

The marriage OF Miss Mary Emily
Carey 20 Mr.. Homer r, Chapman took
place on last Friday evening at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Ed
wards on Lock avenue and was a very
quiet affair. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. II. b. Hewlett.
The bride Is oBe OF Louisa's pret-
~ girls and is quite popular in her
social set. She is the only daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lys Carey Of this
place.
Mr.. Chapman is an industrious young
man who for some time has been as
socIated with the. Continental supply
Company OF Louisa. He is the son of
Mrs John Petry OF this place.
For the present they are at the home
OF the brides parents and are receiy-
ing congratulations and good wishes
OF many friends for their future hap
piness.
The NEWS was ready last week TO
announce the approaching marriage
but was asked not 70 disclose The Sec
ret as II WAS their wish that the we'd
ding be a surprise.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
KENTUCKY HAS
MORE COAL THAN
ANY OTHER STATE
Eastern Part of State Not
Far Behind All Of Penn
sylvania in Coal Acre
age.

There Is but little anthracite coal
produced in the United States. outside
Of the State Of Pennsylvania. In fact,
Pennsylvania produces. as well. far
more bituminons or soft coal, than any
other State in the Union. Next to
Pennsylvania in the production Of BIZ
luminous coal, comes the State Of
West Virginia, Kentucky follows not
SO far behind, while eastern Tennessee
produces coal in considerable guam.
tity.
1t is not generally known that the
State of Kentucky has more square
miles of bituminous coal territory than
is found in the State OF Pennsylvania
Eastern Kentucky alone has about
10000 square miles of biturninous coal
territory, while the whole State OF
Pennsylvania has but about $4,000
square miles.
Coal operators or the great bulk Of
them. in Virginia, West Virginia, Ten
nessee and eastern Kentucky, have a.
greed that, during the strike. they win
not charge more than ss.6e per ton for
coal at the mines.
Operators in the State of Alabama
will accept a rate of 25 cents a ton
below the Garfield scale in that dis
trict which means a maximum price
now Of from s2.20 to $3.50 ton
Coal operators in Western Kentucky
are demanding s4.25 ton for their
coal. 1t is claimed by them that it
cost them more to produce their coal
than in other fields
About so per cent Of the present
production fields have agreed to the
$3.50 a ton rate, SO the public can feel
reasonably assured that coal win climb
to no such prices as took place in the
last coal pinch" since retail coal
dealers are likewise to be held in
check. The weekly production of BIZ
luminous coal is not far from 5000, 900
tons. The Supreme Court, just before
its adjournment for the usual sum-
mer vacation. handed down an opinion
in the case of The United Mine Work
ers of America VS.. Coronado Coal Co.,
of Arkansas, which Is regarded in la
Dor circles. as severe blow to La
Dor Unions.
The court, in effect, decided that la
Dor unions, as such. although unin-
corporated. could be sued for dam
ages TO property during strikes orig
mated by the unions.
Several years ago the Supreme Court
in the famous Danbury Hatters case
decided that the unions were liable for
strike damages. Since that time Con-
gress has undertaken to exempt labor
unions from the operation Of the Sher-
man Anti Trust law, but the decision
of the Court in the Coronado Coal
Company case, puts them clearly with
in its provisions and holds that the la
Dor unions may be prosecuted for re-
straint Of interstate commerce. The
decision is far reaching
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
Fire Damages Residence
in Louisa Sunday Night

Last Sunday night at $3.50 fire was
discovered on the second floor or in
the attic Of the residence occupied by
Jay Collinsworth and family on Mad
ison street and Lock avenue. Evil
IDENTIFY 1t had been burning for some
time and quite fight was necessary
to extinguish the flames. The damage
Is considerable. but is covered by in
surance.
The building belongs to Mrs. Robt.
Burchett. now living at Wayland. II
will be repaired as soon as adjust
ment is made with the insurance COM
pany, Some Of Mr.. Collinsworth's
furniture was damaged also.
In this connection we are requested
by Mrs. John Cummings to ask for
the return Of fiashlight loaned 10
some one TO use in the building after
the flames were extinguished.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
AlRMAN HUSBAND OF GIRL.
IN NEWPORT IS IMPosTER

Newport, Ky, June 1O.--Meeting on
a train between Cincinnati and Ports
mouth, Ohio, Decoration Day. Helen
Musser, IS years old, Newport, and a
man who gave his name as Lieut. Har-
ry p Ross. U. S. Air Service, fell in
love and were married Sunday. Friday
a message came from the Department
of Justice at Chicago saying Ross had
been arrested for impersonating an
officer following an investigation
started by the brides father.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
AUTO CLUB TO BE
ORGANIZED HERE

Il has been suggested that a meeting
OF automobile owners OF Lawrence
county be called TO meet at Louisa on
next Monday, county court day, at one
o'clock. 10 organize an automobile
club.
The chief object OF this movement is
10 give some help to the task Of keep
ing county roads passable for auto
mobiles.
II is proposed to charge at first a
membership fee OF Ave dollars This
should bring in a fund Of about $1,000
;s star: @s.h. Committees win be ap-
pointed and the roads laid of in dis
tricts. II viii be the duty Of some
body IN each district TO stop mudholes
in their infancy, and TO look after 9th
er things that happen 10 the roads.
This is good movement and by CO.
operating with county authorities and
keeping everlasting after the roads the
results will be surprising
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
MARcuM WRIGHT.

Mr.. Glenn Wright and Miss Virginia
Marcum were united in marriage last
Thursday evening Rev. B. f. Sperow,
pastor OF the Kenova Presbyterian
church, officiating. The ceremony took
place in the home on East Third street
previously furnished by the couple and
they Immediately went to housekeep-
ing in same.
Mrs. Wright is the daughter OF DR.,
and Mrs. r. d. Marcum and is quite
popular among a large circle Of friends
She taught in the Ceredo schools dur
ing the past term and expects TO teach
again next year,
Mr.. Wright is also quite popular.
He is employed by the Tri-State
Wholesale Grocery Company of Ke-
nova and has the promise OF making a
successful business man. He is a son
OF Mrs. Elizabeth Wright and was
born and reared In Ceredo.
The ceremony was witnessed only
by the immediate relatives of the con-
tractiog parties and few intimate
friends.-Ceredo Advance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
STATE PRESS
MAKES NORMAL
SCHOOL FIGHT
Withdrawal of A shl an d
Brings Publicity of Ru-
mors Current in Ken
lucky.

Just before going to press last week
the news OF Ashlands Withdrawal
from the contest for the Eastern Ken
lucky Normal School was received.
This action precipitated a storm thru
out the state and resulted In a burst
OF publicity that exposed certain un-
rayory reports that have been current
outside OF the newspapers ever since
the Normal School Commission was
proposed.
The Ashland Daily Independent first
pubIished these reports in detai J
the substance OF them being the charge
that the commission 10 locate the
schools was chosen with the view 10
having Morehead selected.
The Courier journal and Times took
up the igh; 10 prevent such action and
wired every newspaper In Kentucky 10
ret into the fight and save Kentucky
from what appeared TO be an impend-
inR scandal and injustice. A vigorous
protest was made against selecting
site without visiting the applicant cit
les and against being Influenced In
decision by whether or not an apph-
cant had temporary quarters TO oner
80 that school may open next Ssptsif'T
ber. The newspapers contend that hay.
ine waited l25 years for such a school
there should be no such feverish haste
now, especially al the sacrifice OF the
proper location.
J Morehead is outside OF the territory
contemplated by the survey commits
sion that made a most exhaustive
study of the situation and suggested
the establishment OF state normal
school In the Big Sandy Valley.
Louixa has the Endorsement OF sew
eral counties, through most OF their
officials aud many citizens, as their
choice over Morehead. These are be-
ing fiied with the commission.
After the controversy in the news
papers had ragged day or two Judge
o'Rear invited Ashland 90 re-enter the
contest and the Chamber OF Commerce
decided 20 place Ashland In a receipt
i've mood again. The Commission was
notifled that II Ashland should be Sc
sycsed ahe would meet the conditions
Louisa Is very hopeful OF securing
the school. With the ideal conditions
existing here as a school town, and
with an conditions fuihlled our po-
eitIon undoubtedly is very strung.
r. II. Yates wired the Commission
Friday guaranteeing that suitable
temporary quarters will be furnished
Tor the school in time for II 20 open
In September II such should be desir-
ed. This leaves nothing undone here
so far as we can see.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
Paintsyille School
Teachers Selected

The Board of Education of the
Paintsville Graded School District has
selected the following teachers for the
school year of 1922-23:
w. c, Brandenberg, Supt.
Mrs. Emily Barry Walker and Miss
Alice Tague, High School.
Grade Teachers--Harvey Dorton
Clifford Pace, Miss Elizabeth May
Miss Ethel Preston, Miss Anna Hill
Miss Elva Perry, Miss Ruth Walters
Miss Madge Stafford and Miss Hazel
Wheeler.
One other teacher with a degree will
be employed for the High School.
There will also be one or two more
grade teachers employed.
The school board will have two ad-
ditional rooms finished for use this
year.-Paintsville Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
REIuRNs FROM ArAskA.

Sam Lambert, brother of Attorney
Jas. T. Lambert of Wayne who has
been in the United States army for
many years will retire from the SER
vice sometime this year on pension,
having been on duty the required mum
ber OF years to warrant retirement,
says the Wayne, w Va, News. Lam
bert is at present serving in Alaska
and will return by way Of Los Angeles
sometime this season. J. T. Lambert
plans to meet him in California.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
DRIVE TO CANADA TO
ATTEND CONVENTION

Messrs, A. c. Preston, G. T. Conley,
Lafe Chain, e. A. Hansbarger and
Mingo P. Keadle plan to leave next
Sunday from Huntington in the form
er's car for an extensive automobile
trip. They will drive through to
Toronto, Canada and after attending
the big Kiwanis convention will go on
TO Boston, New York and Washing
ton.-Williamson News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Nigal Berry celebrated his 18th birth
day anniversary last Friday evening
by giving a wiener roast to twenty
one of his young friends.
The jolly party ascended the beau
tiful reservoir hill to an ideal spot it
being knoll covered with daisies. Af-
ter short rest from the hard climb
fire was kindled and all gathered a.
round each with a wiener to roast.
After the feast games were enjoyed in
the moonlight until about 1880 when
they wended their way down the hill
to the little city.
The party was chaperoned by Mrs.
Clyde Miller, Mrs. Jim Carey Mrs. ].
B. Kinstler, Mrs. Will Berry and Mr..
and Mrs. A. r. Plummer.
A GUEST.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Arion Boyd, 20, to Lena Boyd, II
of Richardson.
Arbie S. Wilson, "a to Mary Comp
ton, 21, Of Louisa.
w. NJ. Sexton, 90, of Drift, to Syl-
via Cox 10, Of Louisa, r. F. d.
A. r. Williams, 40, of Louisville, to
Mona Sturgill, 49, OF Louisa.
Thomas Baugh, 21 to Pearl Witten
%, of Zelda.
George w. Damron, 10, to Mary ]
Brumfeld, 16, Of Webb W. Va.
Lace Pauley, 81, of Webb, w. Va.
to Brooke Maynard 16, Of Cassie, w
Va
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
NAIL DESTROYS EYE OF
YOUTHFUL CARPENTER

PikevilIe.--Fulton May. 1S year old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John May, OF this
city suffered the loss Of an eye while
helping his father, who is carpenter,
in the erection OF residence here in
which the family is to make their
home A nail he was driving struck
him in the eye. The boy was placed
under the treatment of DR.. RW.Ray-
nor. OF the Trachoma hospital who
found 1t necessary to remove the in
jured eye,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
FOURTH OF JuLY GAME!

BY far the most interesting baseball
games OF the season,twill be the double
header played here July 4. The OPP
posing team will be Neal, w. Va. AS
these two teams have played before
and now stand one to one a hard
struggle is expected. Also, there will
be several races and other features
held at the ball park on that day.
A large crowd Is expected.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
BIG SANDY COAL PRICES.

Under an agreement with Mr., Hoov-
er the coal prices for the Big Sandy
field are as follows:
The fair net price to consumers for
coal from this district was fixed at
1926 for slack and screenings; $3.50
for run of mine and 1915 for lump
and prepared sizes. These prices are
net and out OF them must come the
brokers' commission and provide for
coal direct from mines TO consumer
and with no e-conslgnments.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
MURDER TRIALS

The trial OF the Claypool murder ca
ses is In progress at Catlettsburg.
These cases were transferred from
Breathitt county and grew out Of the
killing OF several men on election day
last November. A large number OF wit
nesses and attorneys are present. The
Gases have attracted statewide notice,
The particulars OF the election day
trouble have been reviewed In these
columns,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
Churches and Buildings
Caught by Cloud Burst

A clordburst did great damage on
Big Hurricane and Trace Branch in
Wayne county, few miles from Lou
lisa, on Thursday of last week Hew-
lett chapel, NJ. E. Church South, was
swept from its foundation and de-
stroyed. Spnuce Lick Baptist church
was washed off OF its foundation. A
barn and blacksmith shop were swept
away. Pearl Topey's store was badly
damaged. Gardens and crops destroy
ed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
CLERK, PosToFFIcE.

Due to advancement of the Louisa
post office to second class an exam
ination for clerk will be held July 1,
in Louisa.
Those desiring to take the exami-
nation should write or see Harry H.
Roberts, temporary local secretary,
Louisa, KY, at once.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
BUYS GROCERY STORE.

G.. c. Cook who has been store man.
-ager for the d. z. Hewitt Company at
Kermit, w. Va. several years has re-
signed. He has bought grocery store
In Huntington and will take charge OF
moved to Huntington some time ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
coNFEpERATE REUNION.

The reunion OF Confederate veterans
win be held in Richmond. Virginia, be-
ginning next Saturday. Among those
from Louisa who expect to attend are
J. W. Yates, w. NJ. stone II. Z. Fer
guson and r. G. Moore, also John Bill
lups, OF Fort Gay.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
4uNDER BLUE SKIES"

Don't forget to attend the play
'sUnder Blue Skies" which is to be
presented Thursday evening, June 15.
at Garden Theater by the Rebekah
Lodge OF Catlettsburg. 1t is given un-
des the auspices OF Betsy Ross Lodge
OF Louisa. Music by orchestra This
made such hit in Catlettsburg that
1t will be repeated there, ana should
and no doubt will be well patronized
in Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
RopY REcoVEREp.

Greenup. Ky, June 10.-The body Of
John Sparks, who was drowned We'd
nesday noon at Dam No, 80. below
Greenup, was recovered Thursday af-
ternoon some few feet below the spot
where he sank. Dynamite was used
to raise the body.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-06-16
cENTRE COLLEGE GRADUATE.

Jack Upton Cockrell OF Prestons-
burg is one Of the twenty gradu-
ates at Centre College, Danville, this
year.
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he saw his father on tho ground Then
here hrc the fathers feet ne he paced up
and down. What ~ this, thcn2 II
IS The hutt-cnd Of the gun as the son
stood listening And this2 lla, ha!
What have we hcreP 1lptocs 'uptoes :
Square. too, quito unusual boots
They come, they 90, they come again
of course that was for the cloak. Now
where did they come FROM lie ran
up and down, sometimes losing, some
times finding the track until we were
we'll within the edge of the wood. and
under the shadow ol great beech. the
largest tree in the nClghhorhood. Holmes
traced his way to the farther side
of this and lay down once hnore upon
his face with little cry of satisfaction
For long time he remained there
turning over the leaves and dried sticks
gathering up what seemed TO me to he
dust into An envelope, and examining
with his lens not only the ground,
but even the bark of the tree as far rs
he could reach. A Jagged stone was living
among the moss, and this also he care
fully examined and retained. Then he
followed a pathway through the wood
until he came 90 the high-road where all
traces were lost.
Tomorrow Boscomhe Valley
Mystery, continued.