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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
FARM FESTIVAL
AND EXPOSITION
Our Sister City of Fort Gay
Will Spread Herself
Week of Sept. 25th.

A Farm Festival and Exposition will
be held at Fort Gay, Sept. 25th to
Sept. 30th, under the auspices OF Big
Hurricane Lodge No 273, X. of p. az
Fort Gay, w. Va. 1t will be the big
gest event ever pulled off in that lit
tie city.
After paying expenses the proceeds
VIII be used in helping to build a home
for the K. of P. lodge.
The following premiums are to be
given away: Monday. a watch: Tues
day Victrola; Wednesday, kitchen cab
met; Thursday, set of china; Friday.
Ford touring car; Saturday, Jewett
touring car. Tickets admitting to va
rious attractions are being sold.
The Farm Fair will be held on sat-
urday, Sept, 80. Premiums Will be Civ
en- on farm products. Also to largest
family present fattest man and wo-
man, best dancer, best fiddler, ugliest
couple, best decorated automobile.
dirtiest automobile. Free license and
minister to couple to marry in public.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
Chattanooga Woman Wis
its Our Oldest Citizen

Mrs, H.. Lee Grim, representing the
Chattanooga Medicine Company, was
sent to Louisa this week to Interview
and get photographs of Mrs. Mahala
Hun, age 1O4, one of the Oldest wo-
men in the United States. She visited
the home three miles from Louisa and
made pictures of Mrs. HUFF and her
son, Henderson Wells, and his wife,
Also at the urgent Invitation of Mrs.
Hun Mrs. Grim ate an excellent din
ner cooked by Mrs. Hun and Mrs.
Wells.
Mrs. Grim has been sent by her
company into % states to interview
old people. She declares Mrs. HUFF to
be one OF the most remarkable per-
sons Of extreme age that she has ever
visited.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
Wayne to Hold Fair
October 9th and 7th

At a meeting of the Wayne Coun
~ Farm Bureau held at Wayne re-
Gently II was decided that the Wayne
county fair will be held this year at
Wayne on October and Z. The fol-
lowing committees were appointed TO
make all arrangements:
Finance Committee-Chair CIV.
Ferguson; Herman r. Dean, w. H.
Newhouse +, D. Bum, Eustace Adj
kins, Frank Fry o. j. Rife, Joseph Al
ley, 7. j. Preston Lace Wellman.
Arrangement Committee Claude
Newman, Kiah Adkins, Boyd Adkins
and w. b. spurlock.
Decoration Committee Miss Alice
Miller, Mrs. w. d. Click, Mrs. d. B..
Hardwick, Mrs. William Walker and
Mrs. r. j. Thompson.
Exhibition Committee-M Annie
Adkins Prof. c. Thatcher, Miss Pearl
Cyrus, L. l., Lycans, Miss Julia BIZ
lups Miss Edna Tabor Mrs. Wayne
Ferguson. Mrs. Era Burgess, Mrs. p,
d. Plymale, Elizabeth Frazier, Miss
Toxic SAMSON, A, p. Queen, William
jackson, Oscar Miller and L. b. Ia
bor.
Entertainment Committee-Mrs.
Wiles, Prof, T. b. Mcclure and ]. F.
Harrison.
The following articles viii be on ex-
hibit: Farmers will bring all forms of
household work and farm products;
citizens will bring all old heirlooms;
exhibits of school work will be pre-
pared by the schools. The fruit exhibit
will be one OF the main features Of
the fair. According to plans, Friday
VIII be declared a holiday in the coun-
ty In order that teachers and pupils
may attend both days Of the fair.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
Charged With Plot
to Kill Husband

Huntington, w. Va, Sept. 18.-Mrs.
Laura Price Bowman was taken to
the Huntington State hospital for the
insane for observation today after she
was bound over to the CabeI col1nty
grand jury on a charge of plotting to
Kill her second husband, L. F.. Bowman
James X. Price, of Corbin, KY, who
came to Huntington determined. he
SAID TO place his meagre resources at
the disposal of the woman, whom he
divorced a year ago that she might
marry L. +. Bowman, local business
man. Bowman was named as core
spondent in the suit.
Price, former newspaperman. who
claims he gave the young woman ey-
cry dollar he had when he divorced her
is ready to take her back
She may be insane, | wouldn't be
surprised, but she is the mother of nv
two children and l haven't forgotten
he old love" said Price.
The arrest of Mrs. Bowman came as
2 consequence of a statement made TO
the prosecuting attorney by Robert
Hinchman, a local detective and
Charles Ripley a railroad shopr1lan.
according to the statement of Hinch-
man and Ripley, Mrs. Bowman gays
the former note for $4,000 to shoot
Bowman from ambush. Payment was
10 have been made upon collection of
Bowman's life insurance, said TO total
$4,000, it was charged.
Price and his young daughter left
for their home at Corbin after the
arraignment.
Laura had my moral support, but
I'm broke" he declared If l can dig
up any money III spend It to defend
her"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
A Farewell Gathering
for Departing Pastor

An Informal reception or gathering
was held at the NJ +. Church South
last Monday evening in honor OF Rev.
J. y, Bell and family, who were, leay-
ing for his new work. after serving
this church faithfully for three years
quite large number OF members and
friends were out 10 bid these good
people Godspeed and much success.
Ice cream. cake and coffee was serv-
ed 10 all, A. o. Carter paid merited
tribute to departing pastor and In do
ing so voiced the sentiments OF ali
those present MF. Bell and Mrs. Bell
responded with warm words OF ap-
probation. The meeting closed with
haadshaking and many tears along
with the "good-byes"
The family left Wednesday evening
for Summetsyille, w. Va. the new
work to which Mr.. Bell has been as
signed. We commend him most heart
lily 10 The people OF that city.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
PAINrsvILLE woMAN plEs.

MRS. John Mckenzie died Tuesday
at her home near Paintsyille, The fam
lily had lived at Hampton City since
the death there of daughter. Mrs.
Salyer, about four years ago. Mrs.
Mckenzie had gone TO their farm a
few days ago to look after matters
and while about her household duties
early Tuesday morning dropped dead.
After funeral service at the home in
terment took place in the family
hurying ground Thursday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
Miss Willie May Artrip
and John Farr, Jr., Wed

Quite a wide surprise and interest
was created Tuesday by the announce
ment of the marriage OF Miss Willie
Mae Artrip, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
j. B. Artrip OF westmoreland. and
john Farr Jrr which occurred on
September IL, in Ironton, o. Mrs. Farr
was studying in her senior year at
Huntington high school, and was one
OF the most popular members of the
student body. Mr.. Farr is associated
in business with his father, John Farr.
at the Farr Hotel. Mr.. and Mrs. Farr
are enjoying their honeymoon in the
west When they return they win be
at home to friends at the Farr Hotel.
Huntington Herald Dispatch.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
Age of Greasy Greek
Bridal Couple Is 14O

Pikeville. Ky. Sept. IA Unusual in
terest was taken In a wedding today
when Israel Keen, 65 years old, OF
Greasy Creek KY, and Nancy J. Mul.
lins Is, of Ellthorn City, were united
In marriage at the County Clerks Of
hce by Judge w. f. Flanery. The
County Clerk donated the license when
the bride rendered the money and the
Judge made no charges for his SER
vices.
The bride was dressed In the style
In vogue fifty years ago with old fash
ioned shoes and bonnet. while the
groom was dressed in overalls and
chewed his tobacco throughout the
ceremony, |
,Ihe couple Is embarking on no new
adventure for each has buried the mate
of earlier days. II is understood that
for the present they win make their
home at Greasy Creek.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
SUITS FILED BY
WIDOWS OF THE
CLAYHOLE VICTIMS
Three Widows and Eigh-
teen Orphans Ask for
100000 Damages.

Lexington, Sept. 2O.--MitcheIl s.
Grain, Breathitt county republican lea
der, and fourteen other Breathitt cit
liens are defendants today in three
damage suits totaling 100000, filed In
F'ayette circuit court by widows OF
three democrats killed In the famous
election day battle last November at
clayhole
The suits were filed by Ryland C.
Musick, jackson attorney, who assist
ed the defense of the cases OF the
democrats In the trial at Catlettsburg
;ha; started on June i2. ~
Although hied several days ago they
were kept secret until last night to
permit serving papers on defendants.
The plaintiffs are Mrs. Pauline
Combs. and five children Mrs Lizzie
Allen, widow Of Ethan Allen, Jr., and
seven children and Mrs. Della Combs.
widow OF Asbury Combs, and six chill
dren.
Each OF the women's suits asked
100000.
The petition charges Grain and his
eo-defendants conspired to prevent
and destroy the election and to kill
and murder such persons, Including
the husbands OF the women who filed
the suit. as was necessary to carry out
their purpose,
The eighteen children. left orphans
by the deaths OF their fathers, are
named plaintiffs.
The named defendants with Grain
are Ed Davis. Chester Davis. Willie
Davis, Arnie Davis, VIII Barnett, Mar
ion barnett, Amby Barnett, Alfred
Barnett WIN Campbell, Ed Combs,
Gene Strong Clarence Fugate. James
Kllburn and Tom Miller.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
HUSBAND sHooTs WIRE

Mrs. Novina Blackburn, aged 2S. OF
Pinsonforh. Is in the Williamson hos
pitai suffering from a pistol wound
alleged to have been inflicted by her
husband Otis Blackburn The bullet
struck her in the hip and while the
wound is painful 1t is not regarded as
serious. II is alleged that Blackburn
came home drunk and after. abusing
nis wife in brutal manner shot her
lie was arrested and taken to Jail al
Pikeville. Mingo Republican.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
RETURNS FROM coLoRApo.

J. Walter Copley returned today
from Colorado, accompanied by his
brother Leonard of Los Angeles, Cal,
who Joined him at Yellow Stone Park.
Col .. Walter reports wonderful.
trip and IS looking fine, verifying his
verbal statement. Mr.. Leonard Copley
made the entire trip from Los An
geles to williamson in Buick car.
having no trouble outside of chang
ing tires. Mr.. Copley remarked that
the roads were great from Los An-
geles TO Ft. Gay, w. Williamson
News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
MAN KILLED BY
FALL FROM BRIDGE

a fatal accident occurred Monday
evening al the Middle creek bridge al
East Prestonsburg. Wade johnson
was instantly killed and Morgan Shep-
pard dangerously injured by failing
from the bridge.
The two men were walking arm In
arm on the railroad track and were
seen 70 make rather quick turn and
fan on near the end, landing on rocks
about 20 feet below. Sheppard fell on
top Of Johnson.
Sheppard is on trial. II is said, on a
charge connecting him with the muir
der OF a woman named Allen, johnson
was attending court as witness. Both
we're citizens OF Floyd county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
DEArHoE scoTT MARrlN.

Scott Martin, aged q years, died on
Wednesday in Riveryiew hospital ar
ter an illness Of about four weeks with
blood poisoning,
He was the son of Elisha Martin
and lived near Clifford. He was a vet
eran of the World war and was in
service in France for some time dur
ing the war. His body was taken to
the home of John Frazier in Louisa
and on Thursday morning removed to
the home Of his parents where burial
will take place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
Eastern Star Chapter
InstalIs New Officers

On Tuesday evening the newly
elected officers of Louise Chapter, o.
+. s., were installed by Mrs. Florence
Millard past worthy matron. The
officers for the ensuing year are as
follows:
Mrs. Rose Vaughan, Worthy Mat
ron.
Il. X. Spencer, Worthy Patron.
Mrs. Nova Wiechers, Associate Mat
ron.
Mrs. Mary Sparks, Conductress.
Mrs. Florence AIillard, Associate
Conductress.
Miss Helen Vinson, Secretary.
Mrs, Della Wray Treasurer.
Mrs. LYDIA Lewis. Adah.
Mrs. Marie Gaines, Esther.
Mrs. May Queen, Martha.
Miss Lou Chaffin Ruth.
Mrs. Gertrude Bartram EIecta.
Mrs, Dora Cooksey, Marshal
Mrs. Josephine Rice, organist
Mrs. Ida Burton, chaplain.
Mrs. Josephine Spencer, Warder.
DIR. H. II. Sparks, Sentinel.
In appreciation of their services. the
members of the chapter presented Mrs
Josephine Spencer, past worthy mat
ron, with beautiful o. e. S. pin. Miss
Helen 9. Vinson, secretary, was given
a delicious cake, upon which We're four
tiny candles, one for each years
faithful work. E. X. Spencer, worthy
patron. was given a handsome smoking
set.
At the close of the meeting refresh
ments, consisting of salad, sandwiches
and coffee, We're served
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
j. Redding's Child Dies
After Short Illness

The 1S-months-o old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. J, Redding died Sunday after a
short illness. Burial took place Mon
day in Pine Hill cemetery. The flu
neral service was conducted at the
home by Rev. H. B. Hulette.
The family recently moved TO Lou
lisa and lives in DIR, Sparks house
near VIM. TayIor's in the Gartin ad-
dition
Mr. Redding, who is an electrician,
Is employed by the power company in
building a power line from West Vir-
ginia to Beaver creek They moved
here from Lexington. The family has
the sympathy of the community in
their bereavement.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
PREsToN-WHITEsID

Miss Amy Preston, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. S. F.. Preston of Graves
Shoals and Dr. c. r Whiteside were
quietly married at Logan, w. Va, last
Saturday Sept. Is. Miss Preston has
been employed as stenographer for the
Boone County Coal Corporation of
Sharples, w. Va. for almost two years
where she met DR., Whiteside. They
will make their home at sharples for
the present.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
MRS. WEBB is
100 YEARS OLD

Our Tuscola correspondent makes
mention of Mrs. Webb, who is in her
Tooth year. Last March she complet-
ed the ssth year Of her age and enter
ed upon the century year.
Mrs. Webb's eldest son is Andy j.
Webb, now past eighty years. His
home is at Tuscola, this county. His
mother has been living with daugh-
ter at Denton, Carter county, for sew
eral years.
Both Mr.. Webb and his mother are
very sick Just now and their recovery
is doubtful.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
ELLIS AND JACK WILL
OPEN A NEW STORE

Ellis Motook and Jack Thompson
Tahnoose will open a store in the
Brunswick hotel room formerly occu-
pied by Henry Young's store. They
will carry dry goods and clothing,
yard goods, etc. They expect to be
ready for business in week or ten
days, Both are well known through
out this section of country.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
Louisa Firm Con-
tracts Work in Paints
vile and Ashland

The Eastern Kentucky Lumber and
supply Company of Louisa has closed
contracts for the construction of two
handsome business houses in Paints
villo, one for James w Turner and
the other for Sid Webb
This company also has contracted
to ouiid six residences in Ashland and
has started the work of excavation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
HOUSE PARTY

Mrs. A. ". Campbell entertained the
following ~ house party at her home
In Huntington which was very en-
toyable occasion: Mrs. Nora Sullivan,
Mr., and Mrs. L. II. Yates, Mrs. Mary
~ Horton, OF this place and Mrs. {.
y Williamson of Memphis, Tenn. ana
" 8 L. $. Johnson OF Frankfort. They
were guests Of Mrs. r. A. BlckeI at G
o'clock dinner at the Huntington no.
tel one evening, Dr. and Mrs. q. G..
Howard and Mr.. and Mrs. j. l., Rich
mond OF Huntington also being in
eluded In the party
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
NEHEMIAH KITCHEN DIES.

Nehemiah Kitchen, 60, retired
clergyman of the Methodist church
and a respected citizen of Greenup.
died suddenly Tuesday morning at his
home In South Greenup death being
due to heart failure. The Kitchens
were preparing to move to Logan. w.
Va, this week, where they resided be-
fore coming here. The deceased will
probably be taken there for burial
Russell Times.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
TWO BRIDES VISITING
RELATIVES IN LOUISA

Miss Roberta Shannon. daughter OF
Albert NJ. Shannon, now OF Drift. was
married TO Mr.. Erwin Mullins OF Garth.
kyi at the Louisa Inn, recently. She
and her sister, Mrs. c. w. Strader
also OF Garth. are now in Louisa Wis
iting Mrs. II. B. Muncy and other rel.
atives, Mrs strader is a bride also.
They are natives OF this county. hav.
ing lived four miles south Of Louisa
until two years ago Both OF these
Young ladies are attractive and wor
thy in every way.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
FINAL GAMES OF
LOCAL BASE BALL

The base ball season in Louisa will
close with games to be played Satur-
day and Sunday, September 20 and "a.
These promise to be excellent games,
as the teams are to be composed of
excellent players.
Wayland and Louisa teams are the
ones that will lock horns.
Through the good work of DR.. Proc
tor Sparks Louisa has had a season of
high -class amateur base ball The pat
ronage has been fair. Ii is hoped the
fans will turn out in fun force for the
two closing games
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
COMMUNITY MEETING.

An all day gathering viii be held at
Gallup on Saturday, September 2S. A
picnic dinner will be served. A pro-
gram has been planned for the entire
day, including entertainment for both
boys and girls, athletics and various
contests for adults and children.
PAULINE MCCLURE, Sec.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Alex George, Jr. 21, to Dixie Coch-
ran, l6. of r. d. l, Louisa.
Tolbert May, S5, of Cherokee, to
Mary Burchett, SS. of Yatesvire.
Clyde Stewart, 90. of webbville, to
May Norris. 22. of Hannah
Clifford Windle. 20, to Elizabeth
York, is, OF Torchlight.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
Large Auto Distributing
Concern Formed In Pike

Pikeville. Ky. Sept. ia company
composed OF Pikeville business men,
formed for the distribution of auto
mobiles today purchased the Cumber-
land Garage of this city at a consid-
GRAFTON of $4,000, The company con-
sists Of II. +. Syck, president; w. l..
Norris, vice president; Rudolph Ruth
erford, treasurer and f. +. Ratliff.sec-
retary and manager.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
c. & o. FIREMAN FALLS
SIXTY FEET TO DEATH

IL. J Nepper, s5. c. & o, fireman,
fell to his death from caboose of a
freight train into the Big Sandy river
at Catlettsburg early "Wednesday
morning. His body was recovered soon
afterwards He is believed to have lost
his balance He was on his way to
Russell to begin his run. A widow and
two children survive. He lived in
Huntington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
LAWRENCE CIRCUIT
COURT GRINDING
AT COUNTY SEAT
Violators Of Prohibition
Laws are Being Dealt
Deadly Blows.

Judge n. l., Woods opened the reg
ular September term OF circuit court
at Louisa Monday morning. Common
weaIth's Attorney Fred NJ. Xinson and
County Attorney q. W. Castle are al
their post OF duty.
The Juries were empaneled and the
Judge gave strong instructions TO the
grand jury
The Jurtes are as follows:
Grand Jury:-E. r, Shannon. fore
man: Mlliard Webb. Marion Young,
Billie Sparks. IL. +. Williams, ]. s.
Hardin. u, s, swan, Albert May. Law
IL Skagga. F. +. Ereese. David b.
Thompson. +. w. lobe.
Petit Jury:Lon Carter. w.o Mum
cey, Frank Young. Charley Deriield,
While Hammond. Wyiey Moore, Levi
p. Miller, w. ID. Chapman. Jesse II.
Cordle. A. W. blackburn, Frank Chand
Ter. Fred Perry, John r. Griffith. Milt
PlRg. A. J. Young, A. II. caperton,
Robert johnson. c. w. Mcdonald, J..
a. Richmond. VIM. Barnette, Wesley
Hail. Oscar Graham, Al Hays, 4. B.
Branham.
The docket has been disposed OF
each day. No felony cases have yet
been tried. The way these jurIes are
going after violations Of the liquor
laws is the finest example that could
be set for law ana order. The com
monwealths attorney believes that
The way to reduce lawlessness 10 the
minimum ls 70 make the plala.as= s..G-
fer every time. This sort OF policy.
with the bshking OF the court and
jurios. as is the case this time will
clean up this district
An unusually large number OF bond
forfeiturcs Is being made at this term
and viii be enforced
Judge Woods sent Rena Belle Kitch-
en- TO Jail for "a hours for contempt of
court. He FIRST gave her six hours ana
sho said why don't you let me stay
over niEht7e So he surprised her by
extending the dose TO "a hours
Heavy Fines inflicted.
For drunkenness Bob Collier. r. Il.
and Lon Bieyins and Lon Kitchen
were each fined $50 and 10 days. Har-
ris Wilson was fined 800 and Nelson
Hillman $50.
Jim Grinith N. v. Sparks. Chris
Llmbris and Henry Perkins were fined
IS each for failing TO send their chill.
Hobsrt salyer got 80 days for petit
larceny
Wesley Holbrook $50 and 10 days for
carrying pistol
Lon Lsming $500 and 50 days for
Transporting liquor.
Bob Chapman $3.50 and so days for
moonshining
VIM. Harvey $50 aud day for OPP
Grating a stiil.
Carter County Case.
Next Monday a big felony case noy.
ed from Carter on change OF Venue
viii come up for trial. The defendants
are Bob, Jack, Cam and Aiaude Biggs.
charged with hiring Dominick Gar
dina TO kill Chas. r. Duvall Gardina
made the attempt and injured DuvaiI
but not fatally, He was convicted in
Carter county and sent 10 the peni.
tentiary Duvall killed DR.. Biggs at
olive Hill and was acquitted. IL Il
charged that the Biggs relatives nam
ed herein sought 70 have DuvaIl kill
ed
Indictment For Murder.
Il is reported that an Indictment has
been found against Cleve Pruitt OF
Clifford. charging him with the will
ful murder OF his father Joe Pruitt.
which occurred at the latter's home a
few months ago.
Ores Jordan has been indicted for
rape, according TO reports
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22
LOWER LICK CREEK

There viii be an ice cream festival
q tho school house Saturday night,
September %. Everybody come.
HATTIE THOMPSON. Teacher.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-09-22

u Is reported that an indictment has
been found against Cleve Pruitt OF
Clifford. charging him with the viii
full murder OF his father, Joe Pruitt.
which occurred at the latters home a
few months ago
Ores Jordan has been indicted for
rape, according to reports.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-03-30
HELP WANTED-MALE
A Real Opportunity

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idly growing business for yourself?
One of the foremost manufacturers
of automobile storage batteries Zone
of the Big Four) has an opening to
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utation. We will teach you the bust
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investment you can build perma-
nent business that will make you in
dependent Your inquiry involves no
obligation and will be considered
confidentially. For details write to
Mr.. S. Dearborn. 1T North Upper
St, Lexington, Ky. (47-2t)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-03-30
MORE WAR MATERIAL READY
FOR DISTRIBUTION TO STATES

Five million board feet OF lumber
and 100000 worth of other surplus
war material, consisting of steam ana
gas engines and machine shop equip
ment; all unused, recently was made
available to State highway depart
ments for road construction. The
material is to be distributed by the
Bureau of Public Roads, United
States Department Of Agriculture, as
we're large quantities which were
helpful to many States in road bull
ding last season. Most of the lumber
was intended by the Army for the
construction of a pier at Charleston,
S. c., and is suitable for highway
bridges. The machinery and equip
ment are stored as ordinance sup
plies at the Pictinny Arsenal, Dover,
Del. This material is practically in