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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06

full ambitions looked feariessly, %.
yond the narrow confines Of eatah.
lished custom for greater fields OF q
deavor They emigrated 20 Tenneaa1~
and later to Kentucky where tire.
children were born the Hrst IN IBTT
and the last In 1862 Saille the ard
child. married Henry Fannin and nov
lives az Estep. George died IN 1900
while Noah. the youngest lives AZ
Rush.
The union with Oliver Reynolds was
terminated during the Civil war when
communication with him suddenly
ceased. On November rs. 1879. aunt
Cynthia married John Fannin 20 whom
she gave four children, all LIVING. IN
addition to these she saw her progeny
Increased by forty four grandchildren
and forsy-two great grandchildren
The good she did Is n monument or
virtue the storm OF time can never
destroy. Always thoughtful and holp-
full to others, she met the cares and
troubles crowdinR In upon her life with
unusual fortitude. and while she reSts
overlooking the community that grew
10 love and cherish her, her name Il
indelibly writton In kindness, love and
mercy on the hearts OF hundreds.
While we miss her familiar figure
and wise counsel at the beginning OF
this new year, we are grateful for the
splendid example OF courage and SER
Vice her life so prominently brings 10
our attention and are glad IN the
knowledge that sho has attained the
rest 80 richly deserved
Divinely fair as thine never more
Would strong hearts break o'er blers.
There sleeps tonight
a sacred sweetness on thy silent
lips,
A solemn light upon thy ample
brow
rha, we can never never hope 10
lind
: III. X. r.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
WORRIED WIVES
READ THIS
Half Sick, Cross Husbands
Will Be Helped by Guides
Pepto-Mangan.

Is he Gross as bear when he
comes home? Is he nervous and bit
pale and always tired? You can help
him back to health with Guides Pepto-
Mangan. He is run down, and Pepto-
Mangan. the wonderful blood tonid
with the right kind Of iron in 1t, will
build him up. Help your husband get
plenty Of red blood and he win be well
and good -natured again and stronger.
too. Good blood, good health, makes
happy good humor-that is the way
It goes. If you don't give him some
kind Of tonic he will probably get
worse-they usually do. Go to the
drug store and ask for Guides Pepto-
Mangan in liquid or tablet form. 1t is
pleasant to take and works wonders
If taken daily for few weeks. Adyer-
tisement.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
IN MEMORY or
MRS. CYNTHIA FANNiN

Then fell upon the house a sudden
gloom.
thin;
And softly from that hushed and
darkened room,
Two angels issued where but one
went in.
Born. November "a. 1883. carterton.
Virginia.
Died. September T. 1921, Estep. Ky.
Looking backward over eighty two
summers with indulgent Kindness and
n sympathetic tolerance. aunt Gym
thin Fannin calmly awaited the fall
ing twilight marking the close Of the
inevitable day. Without . duty egaa-
ed or an unkindneas done In life be-
gun in the fulness OF promise. and
lived under adversely. tragedy and
sorrow. she slowly sank TO restful
sleep and was quietly awakened on
the bursting brilliance OF morning
fun OF gladness and light.
Her life begun under the maiden
name OF Cynthia Skeens, was as var
led and uncertain as that encountered
by any Of the earlier settlers OF Vir-
GINA or Kentucky and contributed
just AZ fully TO the peace and future
greatness OF her community as theirs.
The unusual tide OF events running the
course OF her. four score years was
unable to lessen the indomitable spir-
IL or leave It's trace OF bitterness on
her soul. God never created a task
for her that was not accomplished.
nor imposed difficulties under which
she did not grow TO finer attainments
and greater usefulness.
Her first marriage 10 Oliver Rey-
nolds was an ideal union and brought
together two characters whose youth
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
'PIKEVILLE
Robb.rs Caught.

Robbers Caught.
The Williamson News says: Three
men and three women were turned
over to Deputy Sheriff Dick Scott,
Pike-co., at the Kentucky end Of the
4oil bridge by state police. They will
10 tried at Pikeville on indictments
charging them with the robbery of
the Hardy store Of Pond Creek Stores
Co, and store operated by F. G.
Scott.
They were arrested at Keystone af-
ter another robbery had been perpe-
trated at that place, and were found
70 have in their possession number
Of articles Identified as having been
tnken from the Pond creek Scompany's
stores at Hardy. which was broken
into on the night of December IA.
Eight persons were sought by Off
GERS working on the case, but only six
were unprecedented and caught with
the goods" Those now in the hands
OF the Pike county authorities are
Bredy Marshall billiard Bush, Henry
Stevenson, Mary Finley, Annie May
Hutson and Blanche Easley They
were brought to Williamson by the
state police after being held in the
Mcdowell county jail at WEIGH for
several days.
In the event OF failure to convict,
the Pike county authorities will turn
the prisoners back to West Virginia
authorities so that they can be tried
for the alleged breaking and entering
at Keystone, said Captain Brockus.
The capture Of these suspects came
~ the elimination OF unceasing vigil
ance on the part Of the Pond Creek
Stores Co, and the Pike county au-
thorities and the West Virginia po-
lice.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06

and Jack cottrell. Eddie Hin and Ju-
lian Harioue are home from school for
the holidays.
Mrs. G. L. Howard and son Of Hunt
ington are here for the holidays with
her mother.
Miss Inez Cline left the latter part
Of the week for Charleston TO spend
the holidays with her sister, Mrs.
Chando B. Ramsey Of that city.
Joe d. Cline is in Huntington this
week looking after the interests own
ed there by the Col. c. C. Cline heirs.
Mrs. Emma A. Midgley OF the Hotel
Elizabeth is back after few weeks
treatments in Cincinnati.-Pr estonsburg
Post.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06

Several OF the boys and girls OF this
place attended the entertainment and
Christmas tree at Compton.
Almond Rose, who has been visiting
friends and relatives here left for his
home at Hazard Tuesday.
Chester and Noien Webb passed up
our creek Saturday evening enroute
70 Cat.
John and Elisha lobe made their
usual call al VIM. Shannons Sunday.
Don May and Beckhem Hughes were
shopping here Saturday afternoon
Miss Hazel lobe had as her Kuoets
Saturday evening John. elisha and
Clyde Jobe. Misses lobe and Almond
Rose. The evening was enjoyed very
much with lots OF good music.
John Perkins spent tho week end
with home folks at Jean.
Missca Hattie and Ivory lobe were
the Tuesday guests OF their sister,
Mira. Carrie Jobe-
Our school ID progressing nicely
Let us hear from Twin Branch a.
gain as she or he always gives us the
good old news.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Hospital News.

Hospital News.
w. L. Smith OF West Van Lear. who
was operated on Friday morning al
the Ashland General Hospital. Is do
ing nicely.
Mira ]. J. Christie OF Messy Bottom
is a patient al the hospital.
Matt CLANCY OF Pleasant Run. Nor
gan-cos was operated on Saturday
morning at The Ashland hospital for
appendicitis.
Jewel Lowe. three year old daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd l. Lowe OF
Mossy Bottom, was operated on sat
urday for Appendicitis.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
PAINTSVILLE
Court Of Appeals.

Court Of Appeals.
The winter term of the Court Of APP
peals opened on Monday, January 2
1892. with 22G civil cases and 20 Grim
inai cases on the docket. or these the
following are from johnson county:
Green VS.. Witten. etc.
Robinson. etc. vs.. Conley, etc.
Bayes, ETC.. VS.. Blair, etc.
Ward VS.. Ward. etc.
Ward VS.. Sturgill. etc.
Frick Co.. VS.. Salyers
Brown VS.. Daniel.
Meek, aby ETC., VS.. Northup. T y
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Invest Your Savings
III u N TIN G. TON

No Investment so safe as in HUNT
nNGTON REAL ESTATE. Its no gam
Bile. You get deed to lot and you
watch it grow in value Huntington
Is destined to be End Pittsburg. The
International Nicsle Co. is just COM
plotting IL million dollar plant there
For $4,000 cash and $1,000 per month
you can buy dandy lot near this
enormous big factory. Buy one or
more and watch your savings grow.
Write for information. 13-so-1no.
AZEL MEADOWS
42i ath ST. Huntington, W. W..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
E. POE HARRIS NAMED
v. 8. COMMISSIONER

Announcement has been made OF the
appointment by Judge A. M. j. Coch-
ran Of the United States Court OF Il.
Poe Harris OF Catlettsburg as United
States Commissioner at that place. He
succeeds Joseph Spears. who rendered
his resignation to assume the duties
OF County Attorney Of Boyd county.
Spears was elected to this office at the
November election
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
PRESTONSBURC
Killing a. Melvin And SALISBURY.

Killing At Melvin And Salisbury.
Sunday, December rs, at Melvin,
Richard Mosely was shot and killed
by George Hall il is reported. Hall
was also wounded in the ARRAY
At Salisbury Saturday John Turner
was killed BY Morgan Sloan al is re-
ported. Sloan succeeded in getting
away
The Officers in attempting to cap
ture Sloan ran into a big still. They
destroyed the still, about 500 gallons
Of mash and brought the worm and
two Mccoy boys. the operators, down.
kendrick- Smith.
Mr.. Hobart Smith. young business
man Of this city, surprised his friends
here when he returned last Friday ev-
oning from Ohio with his bride who
was Miss Kendrick of Pike county.
The happy young couple will make
their home here.
Local and Personal.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. HUFF returned to
their home at Louisa after several
days visit here with their son, Price
and daughter, Mrs. II. l.. Goble.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. H. Stewards of Pike
willie came down for part of the hol-
idays with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Davidson.
Misses Grace Marrs of Covington
and Myrtle Of Bowling Green are
guests of their mother. Mrs. Miranda
Marrs of First street. M
Mr.. bud Spencer and Miss Eliza
beth Butler OF Jenkins were guests
during the holidays of Mrs. Mary B..
May
Born, to DR.. and Mrs. M. M. Collins
OF Lackey, December IL. 1921, a fine
ten pound Understanding Post
Mr.. and Mrs Steve Pieratt of Mt.
Sterling will spend the holidays here
with their daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
n. White, Jr. :.
Attorney and Mrs. E. w. Pendleton
and daughter Alice left Monday for
indianapolis to spend the holidays
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Holmes.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. /. M. Burke
Of Bonanza Monday evening, Dec. 10.
1921, fine boy.
Misses Evelyn Johns, Sallie Gate
wood Lyon, Messrs. Taggett Allen
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
CATLETTSBURC
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage tIeon1es.
Alex Murphy, 30, Miss Anna Ruther-
ford, 80, both OF Wayne. w. Va
orville Stinson, %, oil Springs. KY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Death Of 3. |. Davis.

Death OF B. :. Davis.
We were all sorry to learn Of the
death Of B. L. Davis which took place
at the home OF his daughter, Mrs. Ace
Meeks recently. He had only been i'll
for a short time. He was a good old
man and was loved by all who knew
him. Funeral services were conduct
ed by Rev. Jesse Preston and Bass
Daniels. He is survived by three sons
and daughters and host of relatives
and friends. He had been member
of the Baptist church for many years.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Or. sayes Dies.

| DR.. 5ayes Dies.
Dr. F. NJ. Bayes died December ii
after an illness OF about one year
| While his death for the past few
months had been daily expected il
came nevertheless as great shock
not only to his devoted family but to
the entire community as well.
For more than forty years DIR. Bayes
had practiced medicine in this section,
thirty two years of that time he has
practiced in johnson county.
The funeral was held In the Chris
,ian church of which he was mem
Der, having been one Of the best sup
porters of that church for number
OF years. Rev John Stambaugh. a
Christian church minister and life
long friend OF DIR. Bayes preached the
funeral sermon.
The Masonic and oddfellows lodges
had charge of the services.
The deepest sympathy is offered his
widow and his daughters, Mrs. ]. f.
Bailey and Mrs. Harry g. Hazelrigg,
Local and Personal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Preston are re-
joicing over the arrival of a new boy
at their home The youngster regis
tered at their home few days ago.
Mrs. Chas. A. Kirk and daughter.
Miss Georgene OF Lexington spent the
holidays with home folks. Raymond,
who is attending the State University
at Lexington, was here also.
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Preston OF Graves
Shoals were here attending the flu
neral of their nephew, the late W. w.
Brown. Mrs. Preston is a sister OF
Capt Jno d. Preston OF this city and
these two are the only living members
of a large family, being related to
many people of this section.
The Jno. c. c. Mayo college and the
Paintsville Public Schools closed for
the holidays. They opened again Jan.
2. Many OF the teachers spent the
holidays with home folks,
Homer Castle returned Monday from
Lexington where he went to take his
uncle, ]. B. Randolph to the hospital.
Mr.. Randolph has been in poor health
for a few months.
Miss Mary A. Lyon, who is manag-
ing director of the boarding depart
ment of the Jno. c. c. Mayo college,
went TO Danville, Lexington and Gin
cinnati to spend the holidays
Mrs. r. H. Lamb OF Henrietta. Okla
homa, is here the guest Of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. F. M. Hondle. She spent the
holidays here. This is Mrs. Lambs
first visit to Paintsville and she says
she is delighted with the town.
Bryan Hall, who is attending med
ical college in Louisville, is spending
his holiday vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Hall.
Miss Tague, who is attending school
at Winchester, KY, is spending the
holidays the guest Of her parents. DR..
and Mrs. c. A. Tague--Paintsville
Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06

Jay Hicks, 20. OF Orr. and Mamie
Taylor. 20. OF Maioneton. Greenup-
were married a few days ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Married Al Parsonage.

~ ateouaHNs
oryille Stinson OF OH Springs. John
son-co.. and Miss Lucille Wallace OF
Richardson. were married at the, par
sonage. NJ, r. Church South. few
days ago. They were accompanied by
DR.. W. w wray OF Louisa. The bride.
a wlnsome young lady. was most be-
comlngly attired
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06

There are 1858 teachers In the state.
The professional preparation and expert
ence Of this large body were carefully
studied. OF the elementary teachers Of
Kentucky, not more than one in ten Is
satisfactorily trained; and OF this small
percentage most are found In the city
schools. The percentage OF trained teach
ere In the rural schools Is negligibly
small. This poor showing Is due largely
to two causeo-low salaries and an In
efficient certificafion system. At present,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-15
ATTENTION OF FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT CALLED TO
ALLEGED KILLING NOV, 9
(By the Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. c. Mex embassy has
OF
Elias Vilareal Zarate in Wsi, Texas Saturday and asked
to De threaened The also asked for the Of all Mxns
iexas The embassy been taken
ent and state officials Of Texas will probably be asked for full
formation as basis which o formulate n reply
According the embassy des, Vllreal
Ter light American he then taken
ori'e afterward refused the
been killed IN Texas with responsibility
The Zaa affair Thursday
iaeo and Thursday afternoon fight Sullivan,
Zaa arrested assault charge and placed build
which had occasionally About
alleged to have forced building
Zarate No of him has found
at
of in
fair i slight credence by border authorities.
be
fromW all locate him had proved futile
ftinf Valley of the affair this
morning which
United States recently the killing Of
Amerca m
Zarate alleged have been killed Mexican citizen p
this idslgo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-15
VALLEY FAIR ASSN.
DIRECTORS TO MEET
ON MONDAY NOV. 20

Members Of the board Of directors Of
the Valley Fair Ass ociation will meet
in Harlingen Monday afternoon at ?
O'Clock. Work to date on the fair will
be checked and proposed plans discus
sed. The fair Il progressing rapidly at
present. with the grounds i'm final shape
and the plot Of booths already made
From all indications the number Of
exhibits 1T the fair will break all pre-
vious records. Community exhibits have
been promised from practically every
community in the Valley. and large
number Of persons arc entering individ-
ual exhibits. The exhibitors al the Hi
dalgo county Fair can be depended on
for a number Of high class exhibits.
Amusement. excitement and exhibits
will be plentiful during the four days
of the fair. and the attendance Is ex-
pected TO bc much larger than last
year. The board of directors will make
all plans more definite ard work out de-
tails as 10 exhibits. and other matters
The premium books Of the fair will be
ready for distribution today or tomor
row.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-15
SIXTH ANNUAL
RED CROSS roll
CALL UNDERWAY
Booth Committee Start Drive
Today; District Commit
tees Will Start Canvass
Tomorrow Morning

Only the booth committees have
been working today on the Red Cross
drive. according to S. {. Osborne. but
the reports from the booths are very
satisfactory and give promise of good
days work tomorrow, when the drive
will be on in all the various districts.
Those in charge of the booths in the
city are Mrs. Katherine StrinGfellow,
Mrs. Albert Marshall. Mrs. Lulu George
Mrs. Chester Huff and Mrs. ". o.
Brookens. Chairmen of the various
committees assigned TO different dis
tricts in the city will start their work
tomorrow and thorough canvass will
be made.
These chairmen are: District 2:Mrs.
Deliardeleben; District 3: Mrs. +. l..
Shelton; District q: Mrs. IL. l.. Thomas !:
District 5: Mrs. Sherwood Bishop; Dis
trict g: Mrs. A. NJ. Kent; District ::
Mrs. I. A. Kinder: District 3: Mrs. j.
T. CanaleS: District 3: Mrs. ii. W. VIII
liams: District 10: Mrs. ). c. Tucker.
District l includes all of Fort Brown
and the commanding officers in that
post have kindly consented To do the
work in the post.
Those conducting the drive believe
il Will bc a success despite bad wealth
er. The workers will start canvassing
the city tomorrow in an effort TO make
this years drive record breaking one
from the amount of money and member
ships secured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-15
LEAGUE COUNCIL FINDS IN
FA VOR OF BROWNSVILLE ON
QUESTION OF ELIGIBILITY

Celaya is eligible to play high
school football and the game with
San Benito will not have to he
played over. according To a report
received here last night from In
tcrscholastic League headquarters
mt Austin. Memoirs Of the council
voted that the big fuilback of the
Brownsville team il eligible.
This ends aH argument tat
has becn the cause cf mere trou-
bile and i'll feeling than anv one
thing that has &C .urrcd IN AL
ley sports in the past few years.
Celaya ran in h Trades hay
race here with the understanding
that the prize .rone., - ~on
should he turned over To the an
rual fund. This was done as spec
flied. Before the race Celaya and
Charles Smith. who also competed.
went Ia Coach Smith and asked
him for permis sion To enter the
race for the purpose of assisting
the annual fund.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-15
MEXICO PROTESTS WESLAC0 AFFAIR
Reach Agreement to
Check Crime on all
Paris Of the Border
BY The Associated p.ess.)

FL FASp. Texas. Nov l5-An agree
ment has been reached whereby officials
cprcseniing practically every depart
menf ~ the United States government
in FL paSo. and the Mexican government
officials "a JuareZ will cooperate "a
check crime along the border, il was
announced officially today.
This cooperation viii extend to the
heckns of Smuggling liquors and drugs
'nto II ra~o. and the suppression of
revol;~ in Mexiro The police of III
'aso and Juarez will cooperate in APP
pretending criminals. il was stated.
Federal and state Representatives will
cooperate ia eNtraditi"n of criminals.
fnd tie inauguration If a Telephone sys-
tenn between the Mexican river guards
and the American customs men L. part
"f The plan. Under the agreement the
Americans viii inform the Mexican au-
ihoritic~ of the shipment of arms and
munitions into Mexico and will watch
such reyo'uiionary movements az may
be- fomentrd on the American side.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-15
Will PLAY GAME:
With CORPUS At
$3.50 SATURDAY
Date For Game Definitely An
nounccd by Committee
This Morning Following g
Austin Decision

The date for the Corpus Christi
Brownsville football game has finally
been set for Saturday instead OF Fri
day. The original date was Saturday,
November Is. the last day on which
games for district championship can
5e played. However. the game was NOV
cd up to Friday as IL was thought a
larger attendance could be secured on
that day.
On account Of arrangements made
before the game it was found that the
game would have TO be played on Sat
urday as originally planned. At $3.50
o'clock on Saturday the whistle Will
blow and one OF the teams will kick
off for the most exciting football
game of the year.
Unles It rains the fielC will be in
perfect condition for the game Cor
pus Christi il reputcd TO have fast
team. but those who have watched the
locals are confident Brownsville will
win. Coach Smith has done some shift
ing in his lineup during the past few
games and now has his men in their
ideal positions. He has a good line and
crack backfield. ana every man on
the team is anxious for The game.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-15
SUPT. YOE DELIVERS
ADDRESS AT ROTARY

Superintendent Thomas Yoe of the
high school here made the only talk at
the Rotary Club banquet at noon, his
subject being his birthplace, A full
musical program was carried out. Mrs.
Hillyer. of San Jose. California. giving
several vocal selections. and John Ne
Clcary Jr.. rendering violin numbers.
accompanied by Mrs. Marshall
IL was announced that charter
would be granted 10 the Harlirgen
Club on November IL. The Harlingen
club 80 far has been sponsored by the
Donna Club. but now has sufficient
members 10 receive a charter.
All members Of other Rotary clubs in
the Valley are invited to HarFngen or
the nigh, of November Is to take part
in the presentation of the charter
Among those who will take part in the
program. is President Sid Lamberton OF
the Brownsville Club who will make an
address.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-15
REFUSE REHEARINC
In MURDER TRAIL

AUSTIN. Texas. Nov. II The mo-
tinn in the case Of Clcm"nte Anolinar,
sentenced to death for the murder of
Theodore Earuhardt IN I;cxar county
was denied hy the court of criminal ap-
pealS today.
The rehcarirg was asked on the
grounds of insanity.
The T., year sentence given Joe
Henderson in Van Iandi county for the
killig of Robert kAlingsworih was re-
ver~rl and rcmandcl. The killing re-
suited from a controversy over the
ownership of some turkeys.
The l0-year sentence of Luther
Krnnamcr for The murder of II. &. Davis
in Jones county was affirmed.
The Swear sentence Of Hubert Cotton
from Hunt county convicted of man
slaughter in Tom Green county was re-
vrr>rd AMI remanded.