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, 1922-08-02
Maximum OF IS DEGREES
REACHED BY MERCURY
DURING MONTH OF JULY

Repeating June's suitry perform
ance and registering ss degrees as
the hottest day of the month on the
IL and 10. July passed out Monday.
and as she left heard the prayers Of
some 1900 C~asperites for a cool Au-
gust.
Both June ami July reached the ss
total on two days. n may be regis
tered IN memory a real old hummer
months. The minimum temperature
for the past period was 40 degrees
registered on this 18th OF the month.
Careful measurements of TIC total
precipitation by local observer. George
s. Mckenzie, disclosed "a OF an inch
during the entire month. and the
greatest in "a hours is recorded as 20
OF an inch. Only upon eight days OF
the total 81 was precipitation recorded
and the greatest rainfall occurred on
July 20.
A final report and computation indi
Gates that 23 July days were clear.
four were partly cloudy and four
were totally cloudy.
, 1922-08-02
LOUIS PUTNAM
DIES Of BURNS
IN SALT CREEK
Second Fatality in Oil Field
Tragedy Recorded With
Death of Worker
on Rig.

A serious relapse after every hope
hsd been expressed for his complete
by attending physicians.
caused tbs death OF Louis Putnam.
painfully burned In tbe explosion n
consequent fire IN the northwestern
camp of the Salt Creek field last a
urday. The fire which ftnslly took
tha life Of Putnam wa the IN thai
caused the sudden death by burning
Of chris vannett who was at the
drnier's post when the rig suddenly
burst into flames.
A large gas pocket isnited by
sparks n heat from the boilers OF
The rig is supposed TO have been the
cause Of the tragedy. vannett was so
badly burned that he lived only a
short time. after his almost ltfeless
body had bean removed from the rig
putman's burn. however, while pain
fui, were not pronounced dangerous
upon examination in the Salt Crock
hospital.
The second man died early yester-
day afternoon al the hospital. and
was brought to Casper last evening
by Todd Bowman, who will hold the
body at his funeral parlors until GER
tain relatives are located and con
suited as to Place of burial.
, 1922-08-02
HOME TALENT PICTURE
FEATURED AT COLUMBIA

The old lumber yard. tho ivy COW
cred city hall. the cooi waters OF
the Riverview plunge at Mills All
these were wildly set before thu
eyes or several hundred curious
Casper mortajs. who attended the
Columbia iast evening. in the faint
hope tnat thsy might see their smn-
ing faces recorded forever by the
moving picture camera
'Rush's Love Affair Is the name
OF the short comedy OF love ana
errors taken several weeks ago
on the streets of Casper. with the
assistance OF the Columbia Stock
company. and some OF this c.ty's
local talent.
Interesting" because Il is local,
Is all we can say for the picture.
Tho camera work and projection is
extremely u%nciear. and the lettering
might 70 greatly improved had an
everyday typewriter been used.
Dorothy Siever. who plays the
poor working girl. with JOY in her
heart. but with no root to cover her
homeless head Is the one shining
light OF the ,~rod--.,on. Miss
SSiever has p~erscD.lity which shines
through everything she does. and
10 amount .. poor support and am
ateur work about her can dim ~.
Ray Jennings. although the audi
ence is never given a glimpse OF
his face. which is ever hidden by
the black top of n large touring
car. IS fair in his part as the rich
young lover. Other members of the
cast. however. are seif-conscious at
every turn. and impress MT with
, 1922-08-02
Pathfinder News

The waite rim the reservoir is 20 feet
below the top of the spillway.
Mr.. and Mrs. cullan and children OF
Casper were accompanied 20 Path
finder by the lady's niece and nephew
of Kansas city Saturday evening and
returned Sunday evening.
]. C. Austin ind daughter Lillian
were in Casper Saturday on a shop
ping expedition.
Arthur p. Davis. director of the U.
s. reclamation service. of Washing
ton. d. C; F. C. Weymouth, chief
engineer of tho reclamation service.
Of Det.rer; Andrew Weiss. project
manager OF North Platte irrigation
project. of Mitchell. Neb.. and A. +.
~strahorn. soil expert of the U. 8. rec.
lamation service. are expected TO
Pathfinder on Tuesday on an inspec-
ton trip.
c. A Russell and a party OF friends
from Casper were sightseerers at the
dam Sunday.
, 1922-08-02

having an air Of timidity that no
amount of assurance by even a
competent direct could ever over
come
Tho musical comedy offering is
entitled THE Tale Of q Cat" and
although simple in plot. and almost
childish at times. fs highly enter
tanning IN specially and costume.
and more than redeems the local
movie which precedes 1t. The
Sievers r again h shining lights
with several harmonious offerings
in the cooling owe song line. and
new members Of the cast. including
Burke Haswen and Ed Douglas.
win undoubtedly hold sway in Cas-
per for weeks TO come.
Hasweli is what we would call an
emotional comedian. His mode of
entertaining although used the
world over. Is new In Casper. and
should prove popular with the mu-
steal comedy fans.
, 1922-08-02
JUG0-sLAV TAMBUR|CANs.
TO Be FEATURED DURING
'CHAUTAUQUA Week HERE

Music lovers Will enjoy a real must.
cal treat in hearing the Jugo-Shv Tam.
burica orchestra, which is coming as
the musical feature on the third day
OF Chautnuqua-
Balkan meiodies-a novelty in
America-fcm only n small part of
the wonderful repertoire of tho five
young Jugo-Slavs comprising this or
chestra, They first won recognition
at the Paris Exposition. and since com.
ing to America. these young Jaeo.
slavs everywhere met with enthusias.
tic receptions. playing opera selections,
American songs and popular and pa
triotic airs with skill.
These Ministries appear in the bright
colorful costumes of their native land.
and using the various sizes of Tam.
burica producing music OF remarkable
sweetness The range OF music Is al.
most iin1itless. inc the volume of tone
produced by h five players is equal
to that of an orchestra of eight or
nine players using o,ser string instru.
ments.
The Tamburica has been h house.
hold instrument of their people for
generations. and while similar to the
mandolin, banjo n guitar, 1t pos
sesses larger musical possibilities be.
cause of greater life and tone.
, 1922-08-02
Rehr to Meet
ToUer Today
In Title Play

w. 1. Rehr, Jr., former Colorado
state and Denver city tennis cham
zion. and Roderick Tower viii meet
at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon on the
West Yellowstone courts Of the
Standard to play for the singles
championship. A hard contest L. in
prospect.
Tower won the right 10 meet Rehr
by defeating DR. r. G. Mockett Of
Kimball. Neb.. In the last set OF their
scmi-finaIs match yesterday by n
score Of 81. tho last set having been
delayed from the noon hour when
Moclsett was forced TO stop by ex-
haustion.
The metch today is expected to at
tract n good crowd Of fans.
, 1922-08-02
Golf Gossip

Cards are Being sent out to the
members of the Casper Country club
notifying them that the regular an
nusl club handicap tournament will
he held during the next week. The
club membership will be divided into
four classes and the qualifying round
OF ell classes will start next Sunday
morning at s o'clock. Four men will
qualify in the first class. eight in the
second. eight in the third and eight
in the fourth. The qualifying round
VIII be metal play while the etimina
ton of those qualifying will be match
play. Play throughout the tourna-
ment will be for eighteen holes and
on account OF the large number of
games to be played 1t viii be neces-
ssry for everyone to follow a strict
playing schedule. No entrance fee
viii be charged and a good humble Of
worth while golf PRICES are being put
up by Casper merchants and men in.
terested in the success of the club.
The prizes TO be offered viii probably
he placed on display in some down
town window during this week.
, 1922-08-02
CLUE Wan KILLED

SEATTLE. Wash, Aug. 2.-Harry
Whitney Treat. capitalist and CLUB
man Of this city. mas killed
J n an automobile accident on Van
couver Island. his family announced
today.
, 1922-08-02
CHILD BROWNS
In. OLD WELL

ToRRINGroN. wyo- Aug. A.
Tumbling into an abandoned well
while on a visit TO his Eandfather's
place At Vaughn. Leonard Ray Hage-
man. two-year-old child. of Mr.. and
Mrs Ray Hageman whol reside north
, 1922-08-02

For rs years Miss Hattie Lowe has
lived on a farm near Chattanooga,
and during that period has never
journeyed than 10 miles from
her home.
, 1922-08-02

viewer. are reminded hat Casper's
populace knows all about Il any
way. so why repeat fhat Casper Is
the greatest city in the world7
, 1922-08-02

Of here. drowned before his abseno.
at the house was noticed. The bodv
was recovered and brought to n.
morgue here.
, 1922-08-02
TIE STATE or WYOMING
LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT
CHEYENNE

A. S. Roach, Commissioner.
Joseph Iredalel Deputy,
July II. 1899,
Casper, Wyoming.
Dear Sir:
I that you have made your announcement for the nomina.
sheriff will be sufficient to secure you the nomination.
The men who have been sent to assist you from this department
are loud in their praise OF the cooperation they have received rom
you and your deputies.
1 I'm confident that the people OF NRtrona county will show
ther appreciation u h york you have done by giving the
nomination IN n August primaries, and eiecing you 1t the gn
eral election in November.
Wishing you success in both the elections I ar,
Yours YER sncereiy.
A. {. ROACH,
Commissioner OF Law Enforcement.
, 1922-08-02

PANAMA. Aug. 2.-Tolls collected
by h Panama canal authorities dur
ing July totaled ST. s4 900. SURPRISING
all other months in the fiscal year.
, 1922-08-02

The late queen of Slam sewed with
, thimble worth 100000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-22
GUNNELL SHOE co.
MOVES TO ASHLAND

The following from the A shland In.
dependent Is Oi special interest to
Louisa readers. Mr.. Gunncl, pr"si-
dent OF tn" company, was u native. Of
Louisa. as was also his wife, Miss
lirIoise Thomas. They have many
friends here who have noted with in
trrcst the progress of the business of
which he IS manager:
removal from Catlvttsburg to Ash.
land OF the Glay.Gunnell Shoe Com
puny twhOlCsale shOcsl. increase of
the cal pital stock from S1O1OoU to
100000 and the erection OF a four.
story whglrsule shoe building on a lot
to be bought here, viii be the ont
standing mercantile transaction of the
coming week, il was learned from an
authoritative source hore last night
George +. GunnGil. president OF the
company which now conducts the bus
mess in Catlcttsburg, confirmed the
rumOr that REORGANIZATION and eXpan.
sion was imminent 1t is understood
4 meeting Oi the Stockholders was
Erli at Cat'rttshurg On "Wednesday Of
this week t. vote on the propo-u,On.
"WHilc additional stock VIII .Lr ut.
tered to The public, th0s" chiefly in
tercstcd in the project are George
Gunn"ll, John +. BuckiHgham, John
and Charles Russell. Cul 7. A. Field,
John T. MCCIintock, Ben Williamson.
Ernest Meek and formrr Senator
George y. Martin.
The company viii at that time con.
#i.tutc the largest Wholesale shoe
house In tn" iri-atato region and will
hn Iup- Cf 4 N.ltlnuI', l-rD,st .,r,,rg..,, 3,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-22
MAN ELECTROCUTED
AT PIKEVILLE, KY.

Guy Wright, aged 80 years. was ac.
cldentally olectroCutcd at Pikcvillo
Saturday night when he became
entanglcd In 1.-Two wire His body
was taken to St Albans, w Va, for
burial and services were conducted
there Tuesday afternoon by the pastor
OF the Presbyterian church of which
he was member, 49,. 49,.
Mr.. Wright Is survived by his wife
and two children. He WAS connected
with the Automatic Refrigerator Co
and his home was at Huntington. W
Va. He was an electrical engineer
and arrived at Pikeville at 10 p. m
Saturday night to repair an electric
elevator for the Coleman Fruit Co,
and had gone to the company's whole.
sale store with the manager, l.. b.
Coleman. and repaired the elevator
He remarked TO Coleman: Here Is
where the trouble was" and at the
same time came In contact with the
wire. He then said, II can't get loose"
Coleman attempted TO pull him
loose but failed. and ran to the sec
ond floor to turn OFF the current, after
being asked to do so by Wright.
Wright expired within few soc
onds.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-22
c. & @. RAILWAY
IS UNDER OPTION
TONEW INTERESTS
The Van Sweringers Report
ed to be Arranging to Buy
Controlling Stock.

NEW YORK. The Van Sworingen
interests of Cleveland, who in the
summer OF 1916 startled the railroad
world by acquiring the majority stock
Of the Nickel Plate" Railroad from
the New York Central, and more re-
Gently added the New York. Chicago
and ST. Louis and the Lake Erie and
Western TO their holdings, are now
understood to be dickering for work.
Ing control OF tho Chesapeake and
Ohio. ..... ....
Il was said that the Van SwcrIn.
gems were seeking TO acquire the
stoekholdings of II. T. Huntington,
chairman nf the C.. a. o. Directorate,
who, because OF his advanced years,
is understood to be willing to dispose
OF his holdings should satisfactory
terms regarding price be arranged
Tho purchaser OF these holdings, II
was said, would have sufficient stock
10 secure "A dominant voice In the
Chesapeake a. Ohio management
a rise of more than two points In
c. e. o. common on the Stock EN
change resulted from the circulation
ot the rumors that new interests w"r"
desIrous OF securing enough new stock
10 give them working control OF the
road. -
Tho rapIdlty with which the Van
Sweringcns have expanded their aC
tivities as real estate operators in
Cleveland 10 position Of prominence
in the railroad world has caused
doubts to arise in some quarters Of
the financial district as TO whether
they would bc able TO finance an op-
Grafton MS large as that involved in
the Chesapeake a. Ohio.
The railroad mileage already con.
trollnd by the Van Swcrngens In the
Clover Leaf, the Nickel Plate and the
Lake Erie and Western approNimaiCs
700 miles. Al the end of 1921 the
G. a o. operated 2,232 miles OF line.
which, In the event OF purchase OF the
Huntington holdings. would give the
Cleveland interests dominating voice
IN the management of nearly 1000
miles.
Tho main line OF the c. d o, runs
from Chicago 20 Norfolk, Va. The
Hooking Valley, n subsidiary, would
give valuable terminus on Lake
Erie at Toledo,
The bulk OF the traffic on the G, 4
o. consists OF coal, the products Of
the mines last year comprising about
so per cont of the freight carried.
Chesapeake a. Ohio securities On.
JOY a high rating Total funded debt
amounts to s2i2,72I, 100. exclusive of
S5,3S4 .666 guaranteed bonds of con.
trolled companies. Capital stock
outstanding consists OF St255S 500
preferred. recently created. and SG2.-
792, 500 common. The preferred pays
Ga lper cent In dividends and tho
COMMON per cent, 49,.
Based on the earnings for the nine
mofths ended September 80 with the
remainder OF the year estimated, It Is
estimated that the company this year
viii earn more than per cent on the
total property Investment, 5265 pnr
cent on the preferred stock and 1913
per cent on the common.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-22
HON. Z. 7. VINSON
TO SPEAK HERE

r.
Hon. q 7. Vinson. OF Huntington,
very kindly has accepted an invitation,
from Sunday School Supt. Augustus
Snyder to come to Louisa and give a
talk on some of the things he saw in
Europe last summer, particularly the
passion play. which he saw at ObeF-
amergau The date has not been
fixed, but it will be some time before
January 2Oth If an evening date is
selected an effort will be made to have
Lon Hutchinson come over from
Huntington and show the pictures of
the Passion Play, which he possesses.
This will be a great occasion. Mr..
Wilson'S ability is we'll known here
and he is always an interesting speak
er. Having spent large part of HIS
loyhood as resident of Louisa he is
glad to return at any time. Before
the date for the home coming event
was fixed he wrote the NEWS that
he was looking forward to the occa-
sion with great pleasure. But he was
yet in Europe when the affair took
place, and therefore we missed having
him with us. Lon Hutchinson also,
was citizen of Louisa in the days
of his youth He was here during the
home coming. ~
Full particulars will be announced
as soon as arrangements are com
pleted.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-22
APPEAL TO R. R.
COMMISSION FOR
BETTER SERVICE
Petitions From Big Sandy
Valley Asking that
c. & o. Improve
Equipment.

Citizens of Pikeville have started
a movement to appeal to the Kentucky
Railroad Commission for better equip
ment and better service on Big Sandy
passenger trains. A petition was sent
to Louisa and other cities in the val
ley and is being circulated
All other efforts to get relief have
failed. The Big Sandy News has been
assured by G. & o. officials two or
three times that this matter would be
attended to, The last time was about
two years when we were asked to
discontinue our attacks on the ground
that war conditions were still burden
ing the road; but we were told. that
the Big Sandy division would be i'm
proved as soon as possible. Nothing
more has been heard about 1t and we
are convinced that vigorous action
will be necessary to bring about any
improvement.
The NEWS has defended the rail-
roads when it believed they were right
and in cases where injustice was
evident; but we are sure the public
is not receiving fair treatment at the
hands of the C. & o. on the Big Sandy
division.
Coaches decent enough for ladies'
to ride in are demanded SO that those
who do not want to pay the unreasi
enable excess for a seat in the chair
car may travel in coach. Also, to
accommodate those who find the chair
car full, which is oftener the case
than otherwise.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-22
INJURY FATAL
TO mrs. GRUBB

Mrs. HESTER Grubb DICED at Catlutt3-
burg Monday night num the eject
Of fall week before which caused
internal injuries. The body was
brought here and taken out to h"r
home at Ellen, this county. where in
termcnt was made yesterday.
Mrs. Gruhb had brcn visiting 4
woman who had grown up in h"r
home and the accident occurred net
long after she arrived there.
She was SO years old, widow q.
Scott Gruhb who died Il years ago,
Previous to her marriage she was II
Hawes. Six children SURVIVE, Willie
A. and Harlan OF Ellen, Eustis of
Texas, Mrs Ethel Holton. Mrs. James
Walter Young of Louisa and Mrs.
Luther Burton of Blaine.
Mrs. Grubb was woman highly
esteemed by all who knew her. She
was a faithful member of the n. Il.
Church South, Her death will be felt
in her nclghborhood as real loss,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-22
SIMMONS ROAD ACT
IS HELD VOID BY
COURT OF APPEALS
Legislative Appointment
Proves to be Downfall
Of State Highway
Measure.

FRANKFORT-Thc Simmons Road
Act OF 1922, abolishing Governor Nor
rows State Highway Commission and
creating new one named by tn"
General Assembly was held unCOn5ti-
tutional by the Court of Appeals in an
opinion by Judge Thomas, the whole
court sitting and Judge William ROg
CrS Clay dissenting.
The decision afiirm3 the judgment
Of Judge Sam Hurst Of Bcattyviilc,
presiding over the Franklin Circuit
Court that the appointment of eXcCu-
tive officers Is an executive function.
What incidental bearing the decision
might have on the Normal School sit.
uatiOn, in view Of contemplated pro
crcdingS by stat" Auditor John j.
Craig to test tn" validity Of the act
creating the commission to select
Normal School sites. is contained In
the distum that the "Opiniun IS not
Intended to apply Ia temporary aEcn.
Ci"s for tn" construction Of public
buildings or to persons designated to
perform single or temporary act and
in no sens" performing a continuous
public trust" The court then adds
that this is intended to mean that It
is not passing on such questions at
this time.
In consequence of this opinion the
present commission. composed Of II
Green Garrett, Winchester chairman;
Hugh H. Asher, Pinevillc; Leslie
Samuels, Bardstown, and Ben Wcille,
PnduCah. will continue in Office, The
act named Mr. Wcille and Mr.. Samurls
on the commission with Gen. William
L. Sibcrt OF Bowling Green. retired
Army engineer, who was chiefly re
spOnsiblr for the successful engineer
ing enterprise of the Panama Canal,
and NJ l., Cohley of Camel city. who
has since died.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-22
STATES SHARE in
ROAD FUNDS SET

WASHINGTON. A total of S6S,7S1,.
553 for the Department Of Agriculture
for the fiscal year. ending June 3O
1924, would be set aside by the annual
agricultural appropriation bill received
by the House This is S21,S52,3S0
more than the total OF the 1928 ap.
preparations and S250,060 less than the
amount requested in the budget es-
timates
out Of the S6S,7St55S total, sS23O0,.
OO0 would be appropriated for road
construction, in accordance with the
Federal Highway Act OF 1921.
In connection with this Federal Aid
Act, it was estimated by the depart
ment in the hearings on the present
bill before the House Appropriations
Committee that Kentucky will have
81 ,55d sos as net balance for road
work to its credit in the Federal Trea-
sury July /, 1928,
The same report shows that 1894
miles or Federal aid roads We're com
pleted In Kentucky during the fiscal
year 1922, the State receiving S1,699,.
SO4 In Government funds. OF this
1894 miles of road. 77.S miles are
listed MS old roads that We're graded
and drained.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-22
EXCITEMENT in
BREATHLTT COURT

JACKSON, Ky.-After tense mo-
mcnt Saturday during the trial of
EIcancy, Nathan and Wilson Clemons
charged with the murder of Green
Watkins, in which spectators, counsel
and witnesses we're on their feet,
Judge sam Hurst ordered all women
entering the court room to be-search-
ed. .t.".. F."
Mrs. Rudy Dodson was appointed
deputy sheriff and took her stand
with the seven men guards at the
door. A Colts "45" was strapped
around her waist.
The trial is proving one of the most
bitter ever fought in this section of
the State. Fearful lest Mountaineer
vengenCe seek solution of the crime
before the law has taken its course,
Judge Hurst is using every precau-
opposing parties.
The jurist has established an exit
order for those in the court house
when court adiourns. The defendants
and their counsel with a guard are
the brat to leave. These are followed
by the jurors. The spectators then
file out. ...,.. '...
Saturday afternoon as Attorney A.
+. Byrd for the defense asked Bud
Combs on the stand if friends of Wat
,iins mad not intimidated the witness
on the edge of town, an objection was
raised by the Commonwealth. Attor.
noy Byrd then turned to the jurors,
It is said, and shouted; well, it is
I hT. tr1th - ~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-22
Airplane Trips to
Blaine and Keaton

John Wood made two airplane trips
to Blaine Wednesday for passengers,
On one of these trips he carried the
first woman passenger who has made
the flight. Miss Nola Edwards, dep
uty county court clerk, was taken to
her home one mile beyond Blaine
town. B, B. Bird, an oil worker. made
the trip at the same time.
DR.. H. H. Sparks and DR.. C. B.
Walters, two Of Louisa's. dentists,
made the trip from Louisa to Blaine
on Thursday afternoon of last week.
Mr.. Wood will establish permanent
service between these points IL the
business will justify it.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-12-22
OIL DEMAND IS
MORE THAN SUPPLY

Predictions rs to The price Of oil
are usually not worth much, because
the Standard Oil Company controls
it and only the few men at the head
of II know in advance what their
plans are. The following is from the
Cincinnati Enquirer: .
. Frank ID, Kistler, Chairman Of the
Board OF tho Producers and RGfinors'
Corporation, Is quoted rs saying that
IN the face Of the increasing demand
at home and abroad the outlook is
decidedly good for the advancement
in the price of crude oil and refined
products until production is sufficient,
ly stimulated to meet the needs Of
the world markets. Late figures show
according to Mr.. KistlCr, that current
consumption in this country exceeds
the domestic production Of crude oil
in the United States by about 100000
barrels a day"