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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
WEIGHT IS AUTO
LICENSE FACTOR
Sale of '23 Tags TO Start De-
cember 2; Colors Are
Blue and Gray.

Frankfort, Nv, Nov. 25-COunty
Clerks of Kentucky will begin the
sale OF 1928 automobile licenses De-
cember ?, according to an announce
ment made today by \. o, Gray, chief
clerk in the Automobile Department
here. All motor vehicles must be
equipped with new license tags be
fore the Iirst OF the year. he said,
and the law calls for the sale to be
gin one month before the dead line"
according 10 Mr. Gray.
The license plates issued by the
state Of Kentuky this year will be
blue and gray. The background will
be light gray and the figures and let
tors will he in bright blue enamel.
Under the law governing motor We
hiClcs passed at the 1922 sesgion of
the General Assembly. passenger au.
tomobilcs will be licensed according
20 horsepower and weight. Trucks
will be licensed in 1923 undor the
same regulations AS in 1922. accord
ing to Mr.. Gray. The license plates
and all printed matter for use in Is
suing the 1923 licenses have been
distributed by the Automobile De.
partmcnt. and the County Clerks are
ready to take care of all applicants.
MIR Gray said today.
Tho State Tax Commission Is pre-
pairing chart for distribution TO the
counties Of, Krntuciy which will
standardi1c the tax to be assessed
against all models nf automobiles. In
many instances 1928 model arirOm0-
bilos viii be taxed. differently from
previous models Of the Same brand
OF car. These charts will he in the
hands of the County Clerks by De
Ccmbor l. according to Ben Marshall,
secretary Of the commission
Numbers Are Assigned
The license numbers and the coun.
ties in Eastern Kentucky to which
they have been assigned follow:
Bath, 8.20i to 7,O50: Bell, 7,051 to
1900 Boyd 2,2O1 to 1i,600; Breath.
lit, 1Sl0l to lS,2OO; Carter, 29,2Ol to
29,600; Elliott, 39.65l to 39,7O0; Fay
ette. iO,O5l to 47,5OO; Fleming. a.,
sol to $4,000; Floyd. 49OOl to 49,O50:
Greenup, 59,65l to $1,000; Harlan,
62,50l to G3.15O, johnson, 10000 to
l01 $50; Knott. 106f5l to 1O6 500;
Lawrence, lO7,951 to lOS,l50, Lee,
10S,15l to 1OS,2OO; Leslie, 1OS,2O1 tc
1OS,25O: Lctcher, 1OS,251 to 1OSA5O;
Lewis, ASH to 1OS,S5O Magoffin.
12O,05 to l2O,1OO; Martin, 122.3O1 to
122,350; Morgan, 12D,251 to 12g.55O;
Owsley, 1SG,751 to 136,S00; Perry,
1SS,001 to l3S,05O; Pike, 13S,051 to
13S,400; Rowan 1AO601 to 140,S5O;
Wolfe, l6D1Ol to 16O3OO.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
OIL PRODUCTION
In u. S. BO0MS
World Production of Nearly
Ten Billion Barrels in
Past Year is An
nOunced. ....

Washington, Nov. 2i.-World pro-
ductiOn of petroleum in the 50 years
1857 to 1921. inclusive, aggregated g.,
5l1 ,997 900 barrels OF AZ gallons each,
the geological survey announces. The
United States. largest prOdGcer of pc;
troleum in the world supplied 5,902,-
O51,OOO barrels or 62,1 percent OF the
total Russia second largest producer
supplied 1888 3.17l,000 barrels, or s2J.3
percent and Mexico was third with
II percent. .... 49,.
Production in the United States
was larger last year than in 1920, the
total having been 472,1S3OO0 barrels
or 61.7 percent of the world produc.
ton for 1921 which was 765 ,OG5 900
barrels. MCXicn's production last year
was 1913 3,39T,Jo7 barrels, or 25.3 per
cent.
Petroleum production in the Unit
ed States increased nearly two mil
lion barrels during October over pro-
duCtiOn in September being larger
than any month this or last year
while estimated consumption was al
most 100000 barrels more. The sta
tistics for October follow: ....
Domestic production A7.225, ,OGe bar
rals compared with I5,2S1,OOo in Sep
tembGr. .:... -:
Imports of mineral crude oil 1913,
355 barrels compared with 1,509.70O
. Exports Of mineral crude oil 1.tG5,-
900 barrels compared with 1,117,0OO
barrels. f.. ~. ...
Stocks on last of the month 25i-
4$SGO0 barrels compared with 273,-
27S.0DO. ...
Estimated consumption 52.269, 900
barrels compared with 49,249000. -. .
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
Mrs. HI. E. Ferguson
Dies After Brief Illness

After an illness OF less than week
Mrs. Alice Ferguson, wife of H. e.
Ferguson. passed away on last Sun
day morning at three o'clock. She
had been stricken with paralysis AT
noon on the Monday previous, the
stroke coming while she was at the
dinner table. She was conscious only
part of the time afterwards.
Mrs. Ferguson was 72 years of age
the 27th of last January. For forty
nine years she and her husband had
lived in Louisa in the home in which
good for a number OF years, but as
ness she was able to be on the street.
She is survived by her husband.
Also Mrs. T. b. Billups whom they
raised, and who until her marriage
had been in their home since the
death of her parents when she was
three years old. W
On Monday morning the body OF
Mrs. Ferguson was removed to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Billups where
funeral services were held at two
o'clock that afternoon. Rev. John
Cheap had charge of the service, as
sisted by Rev. T. P. Jernigan and
Rev. ]. d. Brame who read the scrip
ture lesson and offered prayer
A union choir furnished the mu-
sic using familiar old hymns. fav-
orites of the deceased The floral
tribute from friends was beautiful.
The body was taken to Pine Hill
cemetery and laid to rest near the
graves of loved ones.
She was the daughter OF Nathaniel
Davis and Lucinda Buchanan Da-
Wis and was the youngest of eight
children, six girls and two boys,
namely: Mrs Elizabeth Davis Daven-
port Hester Ann Davis, Mrs. Sarah
Chambers, Mrs. Mary Davis Well
man. Mrs. Eliza Wilson. James Davis
and William Davis. She was the last
of the family to pass away.
Alice Matilda Davis was born Jan.
27, 1850, was married to Henry Ed
win Ferguson Feb. IL, 1873. Would
have been married fifty years the 18th
of next February. She had been a
member of the church Tor many years
and in her last conscious hours re-
peated: 81 am not afraid. The Lord
will take care of his own
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
W. H. MOORE DIES
AT RUSH, KY.

VIM. H. Moore, age 5S, died Tues
day evening OF this week at his home
at Rush, Carter county, Ky. He has
been incapacitated for several months
as the result of paralytic stroke
and his death probably was caused
by this trouble. Il .>].
lie leaves a wife and five children.
Two boys by the first marriage sur
vive. They are Marvin F., of Ash
land, and Stanley of Louisa. The last
children are two boys and girl, One
brother, Eli, lives near Blaine, this
county. w. H. Berry, the Louisa
grocer, is nephew.
Mr.. Moore was a native of Law
renee county and had been a mer.
chant throughout his business career.
He moved to Carter county several
years ago, where he established a
successful business.
MI Moore was man of integrity
and possessed many good qualities,
Lawrence county friends and rola
tives will be grievGd TO learn of his
death.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
EXTRA SESSION OF /.
LEGISLATURENOW
BEING CONSIDERED
Governor May Comply With
Deluge of Requests to
Kill Normal Jobs.

Frankfort, Ky, Nov. 2S.--"If | call
special session of tho General As
SembIy, il will be for the sole and
specific purpose of repeating the Nor.
NAL School Act" Gov. Edwin p Nor.
row said late this afternoon after a
two-hour conference in the Cover,
nors Office with Charles |. Dawson,
Attorney General; George Colvin.
State Superintendent OF Public In:
struttion, and John J. Craig, State
Auditor.
"The extra session will not be
for selecting some other locations
for the Normal sites" said Cover
nor Morrow. at will be to repeal
the act, and shall have definite
pledges n advance that the mem
bers will adjourn in ten days"
kilograms Pour In.
Governor Morrow stated that lie
has received numbers of letters and
kilograms from almost every section
of the State. protesting against the
action OF the commission.
He exhibited telegram from Pike
county signed by a large numer Of
citizens. asking for a special session.
Governor, Morrow was particularly
impressed with this message, because
PIkeville was not one Of the appli-
cants for the school site and the tele-
gram Is signed by citizens generally,
Democrats and Republicans, minis
ters, physicians, merchants and rep
rescntatiycs of wOmen'S Organiza-
tiOnS.
Superintendent Colvin did not hes,
itate TO say that neither a special
session Of the General Assembly nor
legal action is beyond the bounds OF
possibility"
When asked In regard to the iUca-
tidn of a school at MOrrhead, Super
intendent Colvin said, 81 can only say
that there is no real need for a Nor.
NAL School there. A need docs exist
for school in the Sandy Valley.
This was recognized by educators
and the educational survey found it
SO.
The school at Morehead would not
ral!ovc that situation in the slightest
nor would 1t serve that territory
about the head waters of the Ken
lucky. Even ii IL should function
successfully within its sphere, il
would only defer for many years the
establishment OF an institution in the
Sandy Valley and thus by its very
existence do more harm than good
for the money expended upon its
maintenance"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
The Lone Big Sandy Member
ofNormal Site Commission
Giues School to MoreheQd
WalLen's Vote Lands Plum
For Allie Young's Town

for the selection Of a site, making
necessary the substitution OF "Eas.
tern Kentucky" for Big Sandy valley.
After a hard fight the bill was passed
carrying an amendment taking the
selection OF site out of the hands of
the State Board OF Education and
providing for a special commission
OF eight men, five appointed ny the
Speaker of the House and three by
the Lieutenant Governor. Rumors
started Immediately to the effect that
the commission would be packed for
Morehead and Murray. based upon
facts that Indicated the fine Italian
hand" OF Allie Young in the mess.
A delegation from various counties
had conference with Speaker James
H. Thompson. In which Hon. John +.
buckingham was chief spokesman.
He told MIR. Thompson about the
MOrchcHd rumor and Mr. Thompson
denied that there was any truth In
the charge. Also. he said he would
appoint no man from either eastern
or western Kentucky and that his ap-
poIntees would be Central Kentucky
men having no interests and no con
ncCtlonH whatever that could be link
cd up with the sections in which the
new schools were to be located.
In short time he announced tho
following appointments:
Judge + &. O'Rcar, chosen as as
soCiatc counsel by Judge Aliio Young
for two large coal corporations, at n
salary said to be $4,000 per year.
work or play. Native OF Morgan
county. but now of Frankfort
W S. Wallon, said to be local at
torncy under Allie Young for the coal
companies. appointed soon after his
salary reported at $500 or $500 per
year. ..- --
Sherman Goodpaster, secretary of
the State Racing Commission at SO,
600 or Sl2,0O0 per year. said 10 have
been appointed at tho instance of AL
lie Young, a member OF the commits.
sion. Native of Bath county, in
TOung's judicial district, now resides
In Frankfort
Earl SEMI. politician OF Mt StCrl
ing. in Judge Young's district, friend
and supporter for many years.
Thos. A. Combs, Of Lexington, close
political friend OF Judge Young
II IL generally charged these ap.
pointmcnts were dictated by Allie
Young, formerly Circuit Judge of
Rowan, Bath and Montgomery coun.
ties, member OF the State Racing com.
mission, native OF Morehoad, at
tornoy for two coal companies at sal.
AIRY reported to be $4,000 por year
James II. Thompson Of Bourbon coun-
ty was supported for Speaker OF the
House, ii is said. by Allie Young, who
was able to throw certain votes to
him. 1t Is alleged, which no needed to
defeat Ira Smith, a high class man
from Bowling Green.
The public is entitled to NIL facts
that have any bearing on this or any
other matter involving the manipula.
tion OF educational interests of the
State, .. #. ......
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
JUDGE SPARKS .
PASSES. AWAY
Death Relieves Suiferings
of Lawrence County
Citizen. ".

The spirit of Judge Merida B.
SplrKs' took its flight Wednesday
morning of this week. ending the
physical suffering that had been his
10 endure for many weeks. Bright8
disease and heart trouble was the
cause OF his illness and death, About
four months ago the people of this
community and county were shocked
when announcement was suddenly
made that the County Judge of Law.
renee county was dangerously i'll. On
ly the family knew previously that
the diseases mentioned above had ia.
ken hold OF him. Since about Aug.
ust first he had been confined to his
room. He realized that his case was
hopeless and about a month ago sent
to the Governor his resignation as
County Judge. Only last November
he was elected to that office by per.
haps the largest majority ever given
a candidate for Judge in this county.
The funeral was held at the resi-
dence and the body was taken to the
old family burial grounds at Martha,
q miles west of Louisa, for inter
ment. Rev. II. b. Hewlett, assisted
by Rev. Brame, conducted the funeral
services, Notwithstanding the short
notice given as to the time of the fu-
neral there were many people pres.
ent. b..
One daughter. Mrs. Bert L. Sparks,
of Fleming county, and one son DR..
Proctor Sparks are the only surviv.
ing children. Both were with the
father in his last days. The widow
survives, and also Judge Sparks faith.
or Nelson Sparks of Martha, broth
Cr Or. j., A. Sparks of Ashland, and
a sister Mrs p. p. Holbrook of Mar,
tina
No better man has lived in Law.
renee county than NJ. b. Sparks.
he was a model citizen, husband and
father. His life record was clean and
honorable to an unusual degree, He
had been a consistent Christian for
many years. No word Of reproach
could ever truthfully be spoken a.
gainst him. In him was reflected the
sterling qualities OF his exemplary
father. than whom there is no higher
type Of citizen. To lose such man,
especially in the prime of life, and
Just starting to serve his fellows in
high official position, is truly lament.
able. He will be mourned by hosts
of people outside of his family.
Among those who accompanied the
body to Blaine were the widow, DR.
Proctor Sparks and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Sparks and little son, Or.
J. A. Sparks and DR.. II. II. Sparks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
Thanksgiving Service
on Thursday Evening

Tho Thanksgiving service will be
a union one and will be held Thurs
day evening ut $3.50 at the NJ. f.
Church South, Rev ], d. Brame.
pastor OF the Baptist church, will
preach the sermon, the other minis
ters of the town having part in the
service.
The evening hour was selected for
this service In order that a greater
number might attend than il held in
the morning, II being a more conven-
lent time for housekeepers and many
others. This is service in which
all the churches unite each year and
they extend cordial invitation to
the stranger and every one to at.
tend.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
ROAD OVERSEER
ISKILLED in PIKE

Pikeyille, Ky, Nov. 25.--- Terrell
johnson IS alleged to have shot and
instantly killed James Charles at
Hobulon, this county. early this morn.
ing. Charles was overseor of the
public highway and had gathered a
number of men for road work, It is
said that Johnson was on his way to
dig coal, and on meeting Charles was
accused by him OF stealing his dyna.
mite. A dispute arose, according to
witnesses, in which Charles struck
Johnson through the hand with a
pick and Johnson Immediately shot
him three times.
Johnson, who was otherwise injur.
ed, was met by the sheriff while on
his way to Pikorille to surrender,
Charles leaves large family. John.
son is former service man, having
been in the a, +. +.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
u. S. AllOts $4,000
For Work AT Hickman

For work at Hickman. Ky. an al.
lotment of $4,000 has been made by
the Mississippi River Commission for
river improvements, the city agree.
ing to pay $4,000 for the same pur-
pose, II was made known today by
Col G. II. Lukesh, in charge of the
United States Engineers Office here,
following his return from a river tour
with tho commission, of which he is
"A member,
This was the only allotment af,
fecting Kentucky made by the com.
mission, Col Lukesh said. The par.
ty was accompanied on its tour,which
lasted for several weeks, by Gen.
Lansing Voach, Chief of Engineers
OF the United States Army.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
STATE coal OUTPUT.

Washington, Nov. 26.- Kentucl,y's
production of bltuminous coal during
1921 totaled 31,5SS,270 tons, out of a
total national production of 415,951,,
500 tons, according to statistics made
public yesterday by the United States
Geological Survey, Indiana produced
20,319509 tons. The leading State is
Pennsylvania with i16,Ol3,9i2 tons.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
Mrs. Jennie Rose Dies
In Sedalia, Missouri

A lcttcr from Harry Sammons, of
Sedalla. Mo, states that Mrs. Jim
Rose died at her home there last
Saturday. Mr.. Rose and family lived
in Louisa several years ago, but
have resided at Sedalia for some
time.
She was about tifty.flye years of
age and is survived by her husband
three sons and one daughter. She
mas number of relatives and friends
living in this community.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
LAWRENCE AND LEWIS
SETTLE WITH TREASURER

Sheriffs of Lewis and Lawrence
counties settled with Auditor John j.
Craig and received a quietus for tax
es. S, f. Lykins of Lewis county,
paid S19,119 into the State treasury
and j. w, Young. of Lawrence copn-
ty, paid in S22,S50.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
CHANGE OF cARRlERs.

Rev. L, ID, Bryan OF Fort Gay has
resigned as carrier OF the Louisa
Fort Gay mail and has gone to Hunt
ington where he has accepted a pos
sition in the Watts Ritter store. Alex
Mckee Of Fort Gay has the contract
for carrying the mail.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION
AWARDED LAST MONDAY

The State Election Commission
met in Frankfort Monday for the pur.
pose of canvassing the November
election returns and awarding ccrtiii-
Gates Of nomination.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
A BIT OF HISTORY

Going back to the beginning of this
State Normal School proposition we
find the recommendation for two
schools first made by an educational
survey commission provided for by
an act OF the 1920 Legislature, pass.
cd upon the suggestion OF State Su.
perintendent George Colvin. 1t said
one OF these two schools probably
should be located in the Big Sandy
valley. Following this lead, the Big
Sandy members OF the General AS
sembly prepared bills carrying out
the suggestion. but soon found mem.
bers from other districts who de-
manded that the bill allow more scope
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01

Sam Dock Frazier. clerk in the
Louisa postoiiice. was called to Cliff.
ford Tuesday by the serious illness
of his father, $. z. Frazier,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-01
Henry Ford May Purchase
the Great Elk Horn Coal
Property in Sandy Valley
Worlds Richest Man Is
Attracted BY Sandy Coal

American Rolling Mill Company, stat
ed that he had no authentic confir-
nation of Mr.. Ford's plan for consol-
idating the two roads. He stated how
ever, that no written agreement ex-
listed between Ford and the A., c. &c
4. railway, which is near the coal
fields said to have been acquired by
Ford. ~ \ I, -.
Detroit, Mich, Nov 23.-"No def
mite arrangements have been. made
for the purchase of any coal mines
in Kentucky" 1t was announced here
late today by William b. Mayo chief
engineer of the Ford Motor Company.
Mr.. Mayo issued statement when
told of a New York dispatch which
stated that negotiations had been en-
tered into between the Ford company
and the Elkhorn Coal Company for
the purchase of 100000 acres OF coal
land in Kentucky.
1--WE have been looking over prop
critics." Mr. Mayo siad, "but when we
came to deal with the Board of Di-
rectors of the corporation that owns
the mines it was found that the board
did not have the backing of so per
cent of stockholders necessary to give
us an option. Hence the deal was
not made 80
Mr.. Mayo added that no papers had
been or could be signed, as no deal
had been closed, nor was there, any
agreement made. Mr.. Mayo returned
from New York today.
'Since Mr.. Ford found 1t necessary
to close down his plant earlier in,the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-11-26
Health Queries by DR.. Brady

Peaches and Ruuious.-Is it harmful to cat
four five peaches during 4 forenoon
seem To crave something 20 nlbblc all th"
time. Please tel! mo how got rid OF bun
ions. Mine not very large. but the bumps
don't look very acknowledgements l..
Answcr--Fivc peaches would be tho "quiva-
ltmt of q pint and a half ~ milk In food value.
II you need thar much uOUrishmcnt in addi-
ton TO Your meals II "a all right thong h
better 10 take the peaches all at one time ana
not 10 eat all day. I!uniun is partly dis
located great toe JOINT. once established there
is no remedy short OF operation for cure. II
may not lac 20" lat" Tor You To give your
feet square deal 10y wearing shoes having
straight or inharinR inside heel and sole lnc &:
following the shap" OF the foot broad soies
which give room for the toes and wide.
rounded tips not pointed lust now some
tendency toward The normal IS prevalent
In the fashions. but no doubt the shocInalcrs
will quickly revert TO the freak footwear
when the sex is sold low -hcoled. wide
tocd stuff Fashion t. be "a shrcwd
dame. swinging away from present vogu"
lust as tho general run Of people
seem caught UP on 1t.
Anxyloscd Kncc.-G'an an ankylostd knee
Joint be operated upon successfully ana where
can get SOME literature on the subject
y. O. s.
Answer--.tn operation worked out by the
late DR.. Murphy. consisting OF separation OF
Tho heads OF the bones OF the joint, rcamin 9
and smoothing the surfaces. and !nplantiup
between them a flap OF fatty simultaneous
tissue from that near the joint. has restored
function in many cases. know Of no 1t
,raturc ahou; This FOR las readers All modern
surgeons Know or this operation whether
thcy undertake ii or r"t.
Tread and Fruit friend az miUc has h".m
told tina, ghc. should not ea; bread ard fruit
q, tho same meal. because the combination il
Injurious aud causes gas in the stomach. liz
said these t:co articles should never nr eaten
IL, combination is that truc:--MRS. l.. G.
Answer--Then the word has been all
wrong about bread and jam? 1t is one ~
many equally absurd teachings OF half-bas eel
GOOD sprcialists" and other shortcut hcaIcrs
of various schools" The truth is TINT acids
convert starch into soluhl" glucose in normal
digestion. 80 bread aud fruit Is a wholesome
combination.
Rabv Wants to Stand.--Is il advisable to al
low 4 child six months old TO stand Of its own
FREE w!ii nr arc the bones not strong enough
TO support him at six months?-S. Il. II.
Answer--n tho child tries to stand without
coaxinG urging. II is safo enough.
(Copyrigh; National Newspaper Scrvicc)