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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
PAINTSVILLE
J. .. vsphooss Dead
rIn Washington.

J. b. vanhoose, better known as
"JIm Buck" died at the home OF his
son In the State OF Washington last
week and the remains were shipped
back TO this county for burial. The
remains arrived here Tuesday night
and were taken to the old home place
on Toms creek for burial
Mr.. vanhoose was a native OF this
county going to Washington about
two years ago after his sons had To-
Gated there In the fruit business. He
was one OF the county's best citizens
and his death 10 mourned by a large
number OF friends and relatives.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
Scent Day In Huntinaton.

Mrs. w. H. F1anery and guests, Mr.
and Mrs. E. W. Aniba of Crescent
City, Okla, went to Huntington and
spent the day at the home, Of Mr.. and
Mrs. 4. A. Palmer on the South Side
They were also callers at the vinson
home on Mrs. Jas. A. Hughes, Mr.. and
Mrs Aniba were guests for dinner OF
DR.. and Mrs. Hiram Bloss. They are
now guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Holley
OF the Films. They will leave for De-
troit for visit to Mr.. Aniba's rel
atives before going to their home al
Crescent City. Mr.. Aniba Is q native
Of Detroit and is a graduate Of the
law department OF the University OF
Michigan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
E..sern star Inltlat.. Elah..

Paintsville Chapter Eastern Star has
eight new members who were initial
ed at the regular meeting Monday
night The following were those ia
ken In: Mr.. and Mrs. Burton, Mrs
Sybil Conley. Mrs. Sammie Stapleton
Mrs. Son Stapleton, Mrs. Edna j Kirk,
Mrs. Beulah Russell and c. w. Pres
ton. Refreshments We're served at
Russell Hager's after the meeting
There were twenty-five membrs pres
ent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
Mrs. piIls Granted Divorce.

Alice Dills of Portsmouth, o., shoe
worker, was granted decree in Com
mon Pleas court there Wednesday, d.
vorcing her from James Dills, present
whereabouts unknown, whom she mar
ried in Paintsville, KY, in 1897.
The decree was granted on the
grounds OF cruelty and neglect after
the plaintiff testified that Dills fire.
quently assaulted and beat her and
wholly failed and neglected TO provide
for her and their eight children, four
OF whom are still minors and inmates
of the Scioto County Childrens' Home.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07

We were having hot weather and
dusty roads in this community until
Saturday when good rain fell.
Several boys and girls from this
place attended evening meeting at up
per Twin Branch last Sunday.
Emma Starr attended church at up
per Twin Branch last Sunday.
Remember the foot washing meeting
at lower Twins on the third Sunday
in this month and everybody come.
SINGLE GIRL.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
Entertain, Anaehne cIub.

Miss Violet Walker entertained the
4irachne Club and other friends at her
hospitable home on College street
Thursday evening. the spacious rooms
and broad veranda were beautifully
decorated with rhodendrom and other
summer flowers. AT ten-thirty delic-
ious refreshments were served.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
Hsre From Louisa.

After a three weeks visit with their
aunt, Mrs. Anna T. Adkins OF College
street. Edward and Ina Murle Lowe
OF Louisa, left Saturday morning for
Catlettsburg TO join their mother, Mrs
Rebecca Lowe. and Master Robert
Russell. who have been visiting rel
atives and friends In Ashland and
Catlettsburg From there they go TO
West Virginia to visit Mr.. Loves
mother. near Whirlwind and thence
to Inez for brief visit, where they
viii return TO their home In Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
Rev. Seward, a cIendennin.

Rev. H. G. Stewards left Tuesday for
Clendennin, w. Va, where he goes TO
preach the first sermon In new
Southern Methodist church at that
place for Rev. Harry Given. the pas
tor. This new church cost $4,000. Rev.
Stewards Is well known In that section
and 1t speaks well for him to be in
uted TO preach the first sermon In
this handsome new edifice. He was
accompanied by his daughter. Miss
Musette.--Paintsville Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
Shelby Gap Now.

Bart Belcher was run into by the
local train Sunday morning about $3.50
near the siding Of the Anderson Coal
Company and was very badly injured.
Not fatally unless unexpected trouble
arises. The train took him on TO Jen-
kins where he received medical atten-
ton. and was brought to his home
here the same day he was hurt.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
Hay.Nlehols.

Miss Maude Hay OF Paintsvllle was
married Wednesday to Mr. Frank
Nichols OF oil Springs. The ceremony
was performed nj the home q the
brides parents in this city by the Rev,
Edw. j. Rees OF the ~ Z. Church. I'm
mediately after the ceremony which
occurred at o'clock the happy couple
left for Cincinnati and other points 10
spent. their honeymoon.
The bride is popular young lady
while the groom is valuable employe
- 80 oil company In the oil field.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07

They also visited Mrs. Huida Meek
and Mrs. Fetter at Ashland.
Miss May Stafford Is in Chautauqua,
N. Y. where she goes as a delegate to
attend convention OF the woman's
club.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
pics After long Illness.

Mrs. Jennie B. Shute, one of this
community's best loved and christian
women, died at her home in Mt. Ad-
ans at II o'clock Thursday night.
Mrs. Shute had. been an invalid for
seven years but despite her illness she
spread sunshine into the lives of all
who knew her. She had host Of
friends. won by her many lovable
characteristics who are sorrowing at
her death. She was So years old.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
Local and Personal.

Miss Ann Slaughter OF Tazwell, Va.
and Miss Thelma Wallace OF Honaker
have returned to their homes after a
very pleasant visit with Mrs. j. p
Hobson.
C. c. Steadman, who has been in
Pikeville for the last month in inter
est OF the Methodist Hospital, has
gone TO 81. Louis. Mo. where he goes
TO assist with another hospital build
ing
Mr.. and Mrs. HI Williamson and
children OF Williamson, w. Va. were
the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Tom VIII
hanson last week.
Mrs, +. T. Hatcher and daughter
Miss Virginia, have returned from
Cinclnnatl.--Pike County News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
MissIonary Society.

The woman's Missionary Society OF
the Mayo Memorial Church met last
Friday afternoon with Mrs H.G.Sow-
ards. 4 regular program was carried
out and excellent refreshments were
served by Airs. Stewards assisted by
Mrs. Rice.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
PIKEVILLE
Successful "pry" Raid.

Successful Dry Raid,
Wednesday evening Prohibition Of
fieer, J. NJ. Bitter and a number OF
dry officers" returned TO Pikeyille
with ave prisoners from South VIII
hanson. Four OF these are charged
with transportation OF whiskey.
The men were lodged in jail pending
examining trial
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07

Mrs. George Gunnell, Jr., and little
daughter have returned from an ex-
tended visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Bar
rett, Jr., of Frankfort.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
Bsstsr.combs.

Sally Combs and Tom Baxter were
marriedat the home OF Judge and Mrs.
J. W walker Wednesday by Rev, w,
r. Hunt, The bride is from Floyd
county while the groom is from Rich
mond. Ky. The bride formerly lived in
Paintsville and is a popular young
girl.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
From French Lick Springs.

Capt, and Mrs. p. s. Marcum re-
turned Wednesday morning from a
two weeks stay at French Lick
Springs, Ind. They stopped In Cipcip--
natl on their return and had a pleas
ant visit with their son. Mr.. Elliott
Marcum. business man Of that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcum are much re-
freshed and are feeling fine.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07

and had been one of the most active
church members of Smith Memorial
since his conversion.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
FairchiId- Howard.

Harry Hasson Howard. 2S, merchant
of Mallory. w. Va, and Miss ze la
Fairchild. 16, of Lowmansvllle, Ky.
were married here.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
Presiding elder.

chas. A. Slaughter OF Ashland. Pre-
siding Elder OF this district for the NJ.
f. Church. South, preached at the
Mayo Memorial Church last Sunday
morning and held the fourth quarterly
meeting OF that church In the after
noon OF the same day. Rev, SIaugh-
ter was formerly pastor OF the church
here and has many friends In Paints
vile who are always glad to see him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07
Golden Weddinu.

on June II Mr., and Mrs. Perry Tip
chiiders OF Thelma celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary at the
home OF their son Perry Childers. Jr.
They were married June II. 1879 by
Washington Price. The husband Is II
years old and the wife Is 81. Tip was
born In Lawrence county, KY and
was n son OF Abraham Childers. who
came from Virginia. He was a mem
Der OF family Of IL children, all OF
whom are dead but four. Susan Chill
ders, the wife. was born in johnson
county, Ky. She was daughter OF
Jim Preston. Her mother. Layina Pres
ton. was charter member OF Concord
church. To Mr.. and Mrs. Childers
were born nine children all dead but
four. Exer Hager OF Van Lear. Char
ley Chllders. Vince Childers and Per-
ny Chllders.
The old folks are both members OF
Concord church. Susan Joined August
3, 1878. Tip Joined January %. 1921.
There were IS present for dinner.
There were people from Fl. Gay. w.
Va. Lawrence johnson and Floyd
counties, KY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07

Return From Frankfort.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-07-07

Local and Personal
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wells are the
proud parents OF fine baby boy that
arrived at their home last week. The
young man has been named Roger
Keith.
Mr.. and Mrs. F, A. Buskirk OF Ev-
ansville, Ind. were here this week the
guests OF Miss Hattie Buskirk. They
left Tuesday for Martin county where
THEY viii visit Mr.. Buskirk's parents.
Mr., and Mrs Tom Busklrk.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII A. Ward return
cd last week from visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Powell in Carter county.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

There win be a short orchestra
rehearsal today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14
Legislature Doings

out of motor vehicle fees has been
approved by the governor. This
law means $4,000 for township
road building in each Of h coun-
ties. Another rural bill signed by
| the governor is Bergen Assembly,
man Deter's giving the
state education department power
to distribute one-tenth of the school
reserve fund among h poorer
school districts of the state.
The governor has also approved
Senator Heath's joint resolution ap-
propriating $50, 900 for development
Of a state park at Washington's
Crossing, Mercer county, and pledg-
ing the state to further expenditure
in the future.
Senate bills which have been sign
ed by the. executive. ard are now
part of the law of the state. follow:
BY Senator Simpson, authorizes spe-
cial election on federating all cities
in ore county: by Senator Stevens,
allows commissioner of institutions
and agencies to close institutions for
cruelty, etc.; by Senator White, al
lows state aid in widening road al
ready improved; by Senator Haga-
man, permits municipalities to re-
imburse state for paving greater
thar. regulation width of road; by
Senator Bright, appropriates $4,000
for New Jersey building at 1925
Exposition at Philadelphia; by Sem
ator Case, increases powers and
force of State Police; by Senator
White, for President Mackay, in
creases sheriff's fees; another places
dentist on State Board of Health;
BY Senator Heath, joint resolution,
appropriates $4,000 for continual
ton of building code revision COM
mission; by Senator Stevens. joint
resolution, a~ppropriates $4,000 for
continuation of commission to codi-
fly the poor laws.
Other Bills Signed
House bills approved include the
following: By Assemblyman Apple
gate, permits ejectment proceedings
in district courts for actions arising
outside jurisdiction of the court; by
Mr.. Stiles, makes last two Wednes-
days in December and first two
Wednesdays in January the season
for deer hunting; by Mr.. Dater.
makes high school ~fraternities and
sororities unlawful: by Mr.. Moore.
makes State Highway Department
fiscal year same as calendar year;
by Mr.. Pierson, provided for armory
at Westfield, Union county; by Mr..
Dater, requires sixty days notice Of
leaving by teachers; by Mr.. Pierson,
extends operation of bonus act three
years; by Mr.. Pierson. repeats the
one-mill road tax, provided the
$40, 600, 900 highway bond issue is
approved by the voters next fall; by
Mr.. Pierson. permits establishment
of residential districts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

TRENTON, March 14:-Out of 6
total OF 284 bills and Joint resolu.
lions passed by this years legisla.
ture, which has completed its pass.
age of new measures and comes
back this week only to pass again
those vetoed by Governor Edwards
the chief executive has approved
PA and vetoed IL, a total of 226
acted upon up to today. There re-
main fifty-eight measures still to be
acted upon by the governor. One
hundred and seventy-one were sign
ed yesterday.
Among those thus made law is
Senator Cases OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ing bill, which gives court jurisdic-
ron over the reasonableness of rents.
Finder the law, unless a landlord
wants his property for his own or
family use, or to make extensive re-
pairs, ETC., or for the pon-payment
OF rent, or the tenant is proved OBJ
jectionable, he cannot eject the ten
ant without the sanction of the
court, If the tenant sets up a de-
Tense. And if the rem has been
raised more than 35 per cent. in the
previous three years, the burden of
proving that the rent is reasonable
is placed upon the landlord, who
must submit detailed data al to the
cost of his property, maintenance
charges, rents received. etc.
Sale OF Firearms
Another important bill in the lot
just signed is Hudson Assembly
woman Browns bill regulating the
sale of firearms. This measure Is
intended to prevent sale of weapons
so l~awbreakers, and especially to
New York from
coming to this state for the arms.
tory law IN the subject in New
York.
Governor Edwards has approved
Aasemblyman Sexsmith's bill fixing
q standard for condensed milk, in
conformity with that Of the United
States Department Of Agriculture.
This law is aimed at adulteration of
milk with vegetable fats, to take
the place of the milk fats.
Highway Finances
"A considerable change in the
policy of letting the counties build
state highways under the reimburse
me-. act is embodied in Morris
Assemblyman Barkman's bill. now
signed by the governor. The meas
ure requires the state to pay the
counties interest on the money
which they borrow to build state
roads under the. act. When the re-
endorsement contracts between
state and county were entered into
the stipulation was that no interest
should be charged.
Hunterdon Senator AganS bill
giving townships $525,o00 q year
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

The Science club will have a meet
ing today at $3.50 at which an inter-
esting program will be presented. II
will be In the form of a student pro-
gram. a departure in the line of en-
tertainments for the Science cub.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

The sherifcs ONCE has made =
levy on the property of Reinhold F.
Hagen, who lives at Arbor. neal
Dunellen to satisfy a claim OF
s248.07 held by the Plainf1eld Ice
and Supply Company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

A contract has been placed on file
In the office of the county clerk be-
tween Mayer Karkus, Of Perth AM
boy, and Soren Nelson, Of Metuchen.
for the erection of a frame bungalow
n Weirup street, Perth Amboy. the
cost of the new house Is to be So
Gas and under the terms of the
hgreement it is to be completed by
MAY 1.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

A supreme court action has been
started by the w. J. B. Motor Truck-
ing company of Newark against FL
len NJ. Scully of ITO stevens venue.
South Amboy, to collect $2,091.Zo
with interest and costs. The bal
ance il claimed to be due on an au-
tomobile truck sold November 10
for $~4,Sz6.25-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

John Puerschner, brother of Al
fred P~uerschner, jail warden, who
died Friday as the result of blood
poisoning which followed the $780,
400 fur company fire in this city q
abort time ago, was buried yester-
Sav at st. Peters cemetery after
services at Sacred Heart church.
Many exempt flremen from Perth
Amboy, South Amboy. and various
parts OF the state, were In the city
for the funeral. The deceased hre-
mar was we'll known from his years
IS a member of the New Brunswick
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

The Midd1esex Republican Club
which was organized a few weeks
ago, will hold a special meeting in
Red Mems hall here tonight for the
purpose of considering bylaws ten
tatively drawn by a committee of
three appointed by President Alfred
S. March. This committee is made
up of Walter Sedan, j.. Fl. Thayer,
Martin and Chester Holman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

All girls interested in a GIee club
were asked 10 report to Miss chis-
holm. Last years Glee club was a
great sueeess and II is hoped that
this years will surpass that II pos
sible,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14
SCHOOL NEWS

At the regular meeting of the de-
batting club il room 204 yesterday
the constitution was formally &C
cepted after lively discussion. Since
il was too late to have election of
officers and appointments to the pro-
gram and executive committees the
meeting was adjourned until tomor-
row. The debating club is limited
to thirty-five members. 1t will meet
on the second and fourth Mondays
OF the month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

Arrangements have been almost
completed for the Varsity-Alumni
boys basketball. This game will be
played Friday night if possible. No
lineups have been announced as yet
but a large attendance is expected.
Last year about 500 visitors jammed
the gymnasium in an effort to see
the game.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

All pitchers and catchers have
reported to Coach MAXWELL for in
structions. These players will be
given more coaching than any others
because of the fact that Amboy Is
without a moundsman or a back
stop this year., but al 1.-The other posi-
tons are occupied by last years
varsity players.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

Track practise for the Penn relay
men was held yesterday. Several of
the candidates have been showing
top notch form so that Coach Mad
den should be able to pick a truly
fast representative team for PAIL
S. in the Penn relays.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

The senior Dramatic club will
have a meeting today,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14

George NJ. Clark Of Lebanon, M.
has started a supreme court action
through his attorney. Thomas Brown
against Peter Weiner of 296 Mar
ket street. Perth Amboy to collect
1886 and interest from December
rs Of last year which Is alleged to
be due on a milk bill. Edward J.
Hell of Roosevelt, has started cir
cult action through Francis A. Mon
Afghan against Frederick D. Ritschy
of Roosevelt to collect $576.54 ana
Interest on a note issued by the de-
PENDANT on February 4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-14
COUNTY NEWS

4 NEW BRUNSWICK, March IA
Papers have been served by the sher-
1ffs bffice starting two circuit court
actions and one action in the su-
preme court. The General Highway
system of Chicago, has filed circuit
court action against the Herleros
Company, of New Brunswick. pro-
p~rietors Of the Rivoli theatre. to re-
cover 1920 with interest and costs
for signs erected under = contract.
The second suit is brought in the
circuit court by the Charles H.
Blackford Company, Of Highland
Park, against Abraham Casner, a
builder, and Charles v. and Frank j.
Calinia, n Of Hndenau, on a
lien claim for 1913 alleged to be due
the plaintiff for labor and materials
furnished during the construction OF
= house last fall.
The third case is brought in the
supreme court by Thomas Brown,
of Perth Amboy, for Walter Medura,
OF Perth Amboy, to recover $4,000
damages from William Lahey, q for
mer Waterman for the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company. This suit Is the
result of an incident last July when,
according to Lahey, he fell while
chasing coal ~stealers. His gun dis
charged and the bullet passed
through a fence, striking Medura.
Lahey later received a heavy fine IN
the county court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-06


Tracts-16 acres, slightly. close te
city. lots fruit; 5-rm- house, furnace,
oak floors. barn, snap at $500. 10
acres bottom, 5-rm. cottage, barn,
etc. or miles out. $500. I acre.
new 6-rm. stucco bungalow. elec., 3
blks. of west siCAe car. $4,000 acres
California Ave, no buildings, $4,000.
rms, 3 lots. west side, $4,000. terms.
acres Kaw bottom, 1900 IL acres
in bluff north of city. big improve
ments, $500. 20 acres out West
10th. $4,000
Fourth St, 5 rms. "a it., $4,000.
Madison, rms, $500. 5-rm. cot
tage, mod. but heat. $4,000. 18th ST..
rms, bath, gas, eiec-, so IT, $3.50,
AuburndaIe, rms. ? lots. $500. 6
rms, mod. but heat. lots, $4,000.
5-rm. cottage Clay, IL lots, $z,1ee.
Buchanan. rms. all mod, lots, ga
rage. s4,I5O 5-rm. cottage, mod. but
heat. a lots. $500. Just listed, new
5-rrn. bungalow oak floors, fireplace,
full basement, bath, gas and cleo, a
lots. only $4,000. s. w. this side Ken
wood. 5-rhl. all modern cottage with
garage. $4,000. Melrose-6 rms, all
mod, corner. . lots $4,000 One block
of Ave, 5-rm. all mod. cottage, quick
sale, $500, etc, etc Call for what
you want.
We can sell you nice bldg. sites
reasonably priced. Get our estimates
for new bldg. on your lots or ours.
List your houses, lots and tracts with
us Tor SALE Yours for square and
fair deal Phone S40S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-06

Nov. 1, 1922-Balance on hand. .S14 .9f5.o2
The above account has been audited ~
the board.
SELDEN II. KILGORE,
Treasurer Of Topeka Township.
The total expenditures for the past year
were over two thousand dollars less than
the preceding year.
The levy <or 1922 was ten thousand DOB
lars less than for 1921.
State Of Kansas, Shawnee County. -.
The above amount received from retiring
treasurer and receipts and Disbursements
since that date are true to the best OF m7
knowledge and belief.
SELDEN II. KILGORE.
Townshfp Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn to before me NO
J. NJ WRIGHT, u
fseaI1 Notary Pubfir,
Ny commission expires october q, los.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-06
FOR SALE-FARMS

so ACRES, well improved, IL miles north
of Alma, 20 acres alfalfa, 20 acres pas
ture, balance choice pillow land Price, So
900; 81 900 cash; time on balance. w. C
Kelly, Phone 1262. 325 New England Bldg.
&c ACRES-Seven-r room house. good barn
wants city property. w. G.. Kiely. Phone
1862. 325 New England Bldg.