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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
ANDREW j. LOAR
CALLED BY DEATH

Andrew jackson Loar. 73, for many
years an outstanding figure among
Huntington business men. died in a
hospital at Cincinnati Thursday night
of last week, He. had been III for sew
eral weeks from an liberated stom-
ach. After undergoing a slight opera
ton in Cincinnati hospital. he had
apparently recovered but was again
stricken at the home OF his daughter.
Mrs Breckenridge Jones on Christ
mas day. He was removed again to
the hospital and died at 1880 o'clock
Thursday night.
Mr.. Loar was born in johnson. Mo-.
July S, 1S4S. On December II. 1891. he
was married to Elizabeth L. Spencer.
He moved to Huntington from this
place about fifteen years ago, since
which time he had become interested
In a number OF business enterprises.
At the time of his death he was presi-
dent Of the Huntington Wholesale
Grocery Company. For years he was
a successful merchant in Louisa and
president Of the Big Sandy National
Bank
His wife and three children survive
him. They are Fred Loar and Ches-
ter Loar of Huntington, and Mrs.
Breckenridge Jones, OF Cincinnati.
Funeral services were held Saturday
at three O'clock at the residence. 1926
Sixth avenue, Huntington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Contests For Seats
in the Legislature

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 1.--Ryland c.
Musick. attorney of jackson, arrived
in Frankfort tonight with Bryce Cum
diff, who is contesting the election of
James H. Johnson In the 18th Legis-
lative District. composed of Breathitt
and Lee counties.
Johnson won the election on the faco
OF the returns by eighty-four votea
The basis Of the contest is the trouble
in the Clayhole precinct which result
ed in four death election day.
Cundif contends that this precinct
would. have given to him at least 200
majority, inasmuch as It Is normal
Democratic precinct.
In addition to the riotous acts which
resulted in the deaths at Clayhole, a
general conspiracy is charged. It being
declared that none of the election Of
ficers were sworn; that no voters
whose eligibility was questioned were
sworn; that the voting was done OPEN
ly ON the tables and that practically
every law governing an election was
violated.
The Senate win hear the contest of
r. c. Oldham who is seeking the leg
islative seat Of William Wallace on the
claim that Wallace is resident Of
Frankfort and votes in the 29th Dis
trict.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
JoaE.MARcum.

The following from the Daily Guard
OF Council Grove, Kansas. IL OF inter
est 20 friends OF the bride whose home
was at osie. this county:
Mrs. Matte Harris and Miss Cassie
stenger entertained the E1mbroidery
Club Thursday evening NJ the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs, c. 6tenger on conn-st.
The house was prettily decorated
with white bells. cupids and hearts,
which sort OF mystified the crowd
The early part OF the evening was
spent In doing fancy work. after which
short program was rendered to ex-
plain the mystery.
Mrs. Bredrika Rose sang "The Air
ie Full Of Mystery" composed by Mrs.
Harris.
Then an article clipped from an Iron
ton. Ohio paper dated August II, 1921,
was read by Mrs. Harris, onitting the
names OF the contracting parties
White bags. containing black cats,
each containing SHIRT sentence were
passed around, but no one seemed 20
be able 10 guess the bride. Mrs. Har-
ris then introduced Mrs wilbur Mar
cum. of Louisa. KY. nee Miss Ella
lobe.
Congratulations were in order and
light refreshments were served and all
departed wiser than they came.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Kentucky Tobacco Crop
Smaller Than 5 Years

washingtonS Dec. 80, -Kentucky's
1891 tobacco crop - smaller than that
of any preceding year since 1919. Il Is
shown by comparison OF the produc-
tion figures OF past years with the cs-
Innate for the current year. issued to-
day by the Department OF Agriculture
Tobacco grown IN Kentucky this
year. according 10 the Bureau OF Crop
Estimates. amounted 10 s257i0.oo0
pounds. As the Federal Government
does not compile estimates OF produc-
tion In individual StatcA classified as
10 type, the above figure includes bur-
ley. dark fired and all other types OF
the weed produced In the Bluegrass
state
For the ten years sprecedlng 1921
the annual production OF tobacco In
Kentucky was as follows:
9e760O.00 pounds In 1920; 39S, S,000.- :,
600 pounds In 1919; s7o 100000 pounds
In 1915: al 100000 pounds in 1917;
fsb. 100000 pounds in 1916; sbe.4o0.oo
pounds In 1915; ss4.0oo.000 pounds In
1914: 2s1. 100000 pounds In 1918; sls,-
$4,000 pounds in 1919; s0s.600 900
pounds IN 1911 and 425, 100000 pounds
IN 1910.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
DEATH COMES TO
FORT GAY YOUTH
Young Man Dies From Gun
shot Wound Inflicted
Last March.

Lester Frazier died At the home Of
his father, John L. Frazier. In Fort
Gay. on Tuesday morning OF this week,
age 10 years and 9 months His death
was the result OF bullet wound re-
ceived March 2b. 1921, at the same
time that Robt. Maynard was killed.
He has fingered ever since. gradually
growing weaker and more emaciated.
The burial took place on Wednesday
at two o'clock In the Frazier grave
yard. Rev. l. d. Bryan conducted the
services
The shooting occurred ON Sunday
night near church house, in Ft. Gay.
Chris johnson and Henry Whitaker
were charged with firing the shots
that killed Maynard and wounded
Frazier. johnson was captured and
landed In jail at Wayne. but escaped
and has not been apprehended. john
son and Whitaker were students in
Louisa and are natives OF Floyd coun-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
WOODROW WILSON
FOUNDATION FUND
Movement Started for Great
Memorial to the Ex-
President.

Kentucky is ready to begin. on JAM
uary i6 its conpaign TO honor Wood
row wilson and 10 raise It's share OF
fund 70 perpetuate his IDEALS through
the WOODROW Wilson Foundation
Practically every section OF the State
has been organized with committees
OF men and women. and beginning on
the third Monday OF January the op-
portunity Will pc given Tor this State
20 express tangibly it's faith In the
iperai ideais ana IN the world demoe-
Tacy FOR which woodrow Wilson has
peen tne cnief spokesman
announcement to this effect came
To-Day from state headquarters, 5l6-l7
Louisville Trust building. In part the
announcement Follows:
Ihe national free-wiil onering to-
Ward an endowment OF N,vVV,oOv or
more 70 provide, through the Wood
row wilson Foundation, periodic a
wards Tor meritorious service 70 de-
moeracys PUBLIC welfare liberal thought
or peace through Justice is 10 begin IN
tnis State ana otner states OF the
country on January 10. Practicaiiy
every state Is organized and ready Tor
tne opening day OF SUBSCRIPTION lax
Ing. NJ as4s
Each state has been divided into
aistriets, with men ana women APP
poinlees accepting the responsipiiity
OF taxing care OF the campaign In tneir
own ,iocaities. hunareas OF irienus OF
tne former Administration, friends OF
the broad idealism winch Mr. wilson
bespoke Democrats, independents and
hepuphcans aiike, nave become par
ties 70 tnis movement 10 estapiisn IN
Ainerica a"arus somewhat AKIN 70 the
Nopel frizes.
ine plan was discussed with friends
OF Mr. wilson ana was nrst MADE pup-
nc az great winter days meeting at
new YORK notel. since tnat time
the purpose OF tne Foundation mas
been denned IN the rolowing terms;
Created IN RECOGNITION OF the ma
tionai and international services OF
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
The New County
Officials Take Charge

Monday. the End. saw change in
all the county officers except Super
intendent OF Schools.
Judge NJ. B. Sparks is at the helm
as County Judge
County Clerk. Chas. NJ. Edwards.
Circuit Clerk, w. S. Boggs.
County Attorney. @. w. Castle.
Sheriff, J. w. Young.
Tax Commissioner, ID. NJ. Curnutte.
supt. OF Schools, Dock Jordan.
Jailer, c. C. Skaggs.
Surveyor. L. E. Wallace.
Justices OF the Peace, v. B. Short
ridge, Add skeens. r. w. vinson. 81
las lobe Mont Frasher, Parish Sparks,
w. A. Castle, Sam Butler.
There are some contest suits yet to
be tried. involving the Circuit Clerk
Tax Commissioner and one Justice Of
the Peace.
We have a good set OF officers and
may expect four years OF efficient SER
vice at their hands.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Eavalette Road
Let to Contract

The State Road Commission at
Charleston has awarded the contract
for the hard surfacing OF four and
flve-tenths miles OF the, Wayne Hunt
ington road lying between the Ritter
hin pavement and Lavalette.
Bidding was keen on this project.
The contract was awarded to The
Keeley Construction Co.. Of ClarI<s-
burg. Their bid was $129,S52.0O. There
were eighteen bidders on this piece Of
road Mr.. Kelley. head OF the ClarlSs-
burg concern. explained that their bid
was shaved low in anticipation Of a
further drop In the prices or materials
and the cost OF labor. T.
Contracts were also awarded for
road work In ten other counties. These
several contracts totaled more than q
half million dollars, the exact figure
OF the total being $583,70o1o.
All contracts were let In accordance
with the provisions Of the new State
road law under the fifty million dol
lars road bond issue. Wayne Con-
struction Co., Of Wayne, were bidding
for Nthe Huntingdon Lavaletto road
and their bid was third lowest among
the IS bids submitted They were
represented in Charleston by ]. s. Bn-
lups and II. Q. Wiles. says the Wayne
County News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
]. L. Spurlock
Revenue Collector

Job L spurlock. formerly OF Pres
tonsburg. is on the job at the federal
building as division chief for the col
lection OF internal revenues. Receipt
OF the January installment OF the in
come tax win be begun ON January /.
says the Ashland Independent.
Mr.. Spurlock's appointment was
made by the Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue recently. The notice OF the
appointment was sent to Mr.. Spurlocx,
who was deputy collector, on De-
cember 21. He will have entire charge
OF the work In the Ashland division.
Mr.. Spurlock will have as deputies
j. c. Drury. Louisville; ]. f. Hender-
son, yanceburg; John F. Hubbard.
Boyd-co., and Miss Edna Bishop. Lou
isville. Mr.. Spurlock has moved his
family to Ashland and is living at
1905 East Central avenue
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
MARRiAoE LIcENsEs.

J. Clyde woodward. 30. OF Proctor
vile. o.. TO Iva Dillon, "a, of Scot
town. o.
Reynolds Mckenzie, "a. OF Ft. Gay
w. Va. to Estelle Rickman, 2l. Of
Hubbardstown. w. Va.
Asa Stewart, "a, to Ina L. Fea.
gans, z1. OF Ashland.
II. H. Roberts "a. TO Charlotte b
Harris. 21. OF Portsmouth, o.
Virgil Lemaster. 2i. OF Winifred, tc
Rebecca Green. 20. OF Blaine.
Grothie Noe. rs. to Lima Mae Cop
ley. II. OF Fort Gay, w. Va.
Ray Stambargh 20. Of Blaine. to
Nova Boggs. Is. Of Hannah.
Okey Chaffin. "a. OF Christmas, to
Alma Kitchen, 10. OF Gladys.
Jay scarberry, z2. to Opal Hinlsle
II. OF Charley.
ltoscoe Elers. 10, OF cadmrs, Z to
charline Booth, 10. OF Yatesville.
Thomas Maynard, 75. to Park Nc
Coy. so. OF Fort Gay. w. Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Wells Head of
State Tax Board

Frankfort, KY, Dec. sl.--Rainey T.
Wells Democrat. was elected chair
man Of the State Tax Commission to-
day. succeeding James A. Scott of
Pike county. Mr.. SCOTS term win
expire next July and he will not be an
applicant for reappointment, while the
appointment of Lem Davis, the other
Republican member, has not yet been
confirmed by the Senate. as he was
appointed since the last session OF the
General Assembly.
Chairman Wells made no statement
of his policies. but he spent several
weeks last summer making a personal
inspection of coal properties in Eas-
tern and Western Kentucky and has
stated that he will favor making large
increases in the assessments Of coal
producing counties.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
LEE COUNTY vENIRE
CALLED TO JACKSON

jackson, KY, Dec. ga venire OF
100 Lee county citizens, many OF them
women, were summoned this afternoon
to appear tomorrow for the trial OF
Tom Porter. one Of the men accused
of murder in connection with the
Jackson jail attack and murders.
After the Commonwealth decided to
try Porter first. the defendant filed an
affidavit asking for continuance, set
ting forth that the jail raid had been
discussed by everyone in Breathitt
county and that a fair trial would be
impossible Judge Hurst overruled
this motion and ordered venire call
ed from Lee county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
.JAILER shot And
PRISONERS ESCAPE

At Catlettsburg on Thursday morn
ing Of this week the jailer of Boyd leo.
was shot, kicked and beaten up con-
siderably by three prisoners who We're
being taken from the jaii to the court
house to be tried in Circuit Court As
sistance arrived in time to effect the
capture OF two Of the culprits after a
chase. The other escaped by getting
a good start and boarding rapidly
moving freight train. The man WHO
did the shooting was caught His name
is Owens, Of Parkersburg. W. Va.
charged with forgery. The jailer,s pis-
tol was taken from him and one OF the
men also had pistol.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Killed Man In Quarrel
Over Daughter; Freed

After the jury deliberated thirty
minutes at Grayson. Charles Duvall
was acquitted at his trial of Staying
DR.. Harvey Biggs, on the streets of
Olive Hill after the physician is said
to have ignored the fathers warning
to cease his attention to Duvall's
daughter. Duvall testified that he. had
started on hunting trip and met DR..
Biggs on the street. The latter at
tempted to draw a pistol. Duvall said,
but he saved his own life by firing
first. Testimony Of threats by the
physician also was introduced.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
THE new CITY
COUNCIL MEETS

The new city council held its frst
meeting Tuesday night with all mem
bers present az follows:
Mayor, L. +. Wellman, r. C. Bur-
ton. II. w. Creel, G. Il. Wellman, Carl
Picklesimer. w. M Taylor. Claude
Wilson.
The Mayor made good address
piedging himself to work for the best
Interests OF the city. without bias or
favor. and assuming that the members
OF the council and other officers now
entering upon their duties are actuat-
ed by the BaIns Hiotives.
The new officers who had been se-
iected were sworn in, as follows:
A. '. CARED, City Attorney.
j. b. Kinstier, Treasurer.
Richard Cyrus. Marshal.
J. q. Burns Clerk.
Mrs. Josephine Rice, Assessor.
The City Attorney was placed on
salary at $500 per year with no COM
missions
A petition signed by number OF
the merchants OF Louisa was present
ed by J. IsralslSy, asking for q night
policeman to serve from 10 p. m. to
Q n. m, and agreeing to pay half the
cost, the city bearing the other haif.
Ine proposition was accepted ana 1no.
Henry Preece was appointed at SAL
ary OF $50 per month.
The Improvement committee was or
dered 70 advertise Tor sealed bids Tor
keeping the etreetse clean Tor one
month. a special meeting WIN be held
rrluhy nisht Oh THIS week 70 opon
these bids.
The Improvement committee is COM
posed OF X =. Burton, carr fickie-
sinner and II. W. Greer.
The Improvement committee was
directed to see the Louisa water q
Improvement Company ana urge them
to connect up their other engine ana
pump with the water system so as 70
insure supply OF water AZ al times
representatives OF tne nre insurance
departmeh. VIII DC mere sooh 10 m
spect ana re-rate the CITY,
WIN Two engines Nalapie ana IN
working order tnere VIII pe q SAVING
OF about 20 per cent m tne nro insur-
ance rates mere ~ was SHOWN py
letter read oy tne Mayor. Also, y
Wouid stop the inoonvon,ehcs anu an an
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
BUYS PIkEvlLLE HOTEL.

Pikeville, KY, Jan. 4.Emsey Thorn
bury of Pike-co, former jailer. bought
the Pike Hotel here from Common
wealth's Attorney o. A. stump. Tues
day for $s3.500. Mr.. Thornbury ex-
poets to take over the management Of
the hotel February 15, at which time
the lease Of the present proprietor.
George Pinson, will, expire. ~,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
NEW BRIDGE At IRoNToN.

The new bridge across the Ohio riv-
er at Ironton is rapidly nearing COM
pletion. This was started only last
spring and in that time the piers have
been erected and the iron work put in
place with the exception OF portion
OF the last span. The bridge will car
ry general traffic and should be a very
profitable enterprise. The cost will be
about s75o,000. It Is the only general
traffic bridge on the Ohio between
Marietta and Cincinnati.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Ashland -Greenup Pike
Contract Let BY State

Frankfort. Ky. Dec. 2s.-Contracts
wore let here today for completion OF
the highway between Ashland and
Greonup. LAnghorne a Langhorne OF
Huntington. W. Va, was the success
ful bidder with sl9.s0s.32 for a OF a
mile OF brick In Boyd county and $215
eos.i for 10 miles Of bituniinous ma
cadam In Greenup. This liz a State
aid project.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Body Of Missing Pike
Countian Found in Greek,
Foul Play Suspected

The body Of Quit Canada. missing
since Christmas Eve was found in
Pond creek. pike-co., some distance
bnlow his home and murder Ii sus-
pectcd asa post mortem examination
revealed u crushed skull Canada had
been in PikevIile store with 50 the
day he disappeared but he did not
have the money with him when he met
his death.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
APpEasoN LODGE
ELECTS OFFICERS

At the annual meeting OF Apperson
Lodge +. q A. NJ. held on December
27 the following Officers were elected:
Y A. NJ. Hughes. w. M.
J. w. Elldns. 8. w.
II. H. Sparks. ]. w.
W. Z. Queen, s. d.
Homer Bay, Tyler.
W. +. Weichers, Secretary.
A. Snyder Treasurer.
homer Bay, Robert Dixon and L r.
Cooksey, trustees.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
TEXTS FOR TEACHERS ARE
ANNOUNCED AT FRANKFORT

Frankfort Texts for teachers to
study this year were announced by
the State Board OF Education. Ques-
tions on theory and practice will be
based on "rhe Classroom Teacher"
for elementary certificates and for
life certificates, State diploma and
for life certificates. State diploma and
high school certificates, on Methods
of Teaching in High School"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
JUNIOR CLUB GIRLS.

An the 1glrls between the ages OF ten
and eighteen years who expect to at
tend the club camp this year win be
required to become members Of the
Junior club and carry out project work
In this case sewing. A meeting will
DO called within the next few weeks
"a arrange for sewing class. At this
meeting a Home Demonstration agent
from the station at Lexington will be
present. The date viii be announced
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Lawrence Circuit Court
to be Held in February

The Lawrence Circuit Court win be-
gin It's next term the first Monday in
February. with an entire new set OF
officials. Judge Henry l. Woods will
preside and Ccmmonwealth's Attor-
ney Fred M. vinson will be on the job
for the State. assisted by County At
torney g. w. Castle. The sheriff, jail
er and circuit clerk also will be new in
the work. II In a good crew and there
is no fear as to the proper conduct of
affairs.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETS.

The Lawrence County Board OF Ed
ucation held its meeting Monday, Jan.
Q, 1922. and reorganized and elected
officers, as required by law, and or
dered the fifth months salary for
teachers to be paid.
3 The members Of the board are as
follows:
Joe White. Martin Burchett A. F..
Bishop. Gs @. Roberts and Andy Webb,
Jr. They elected Andy Webb, Jr.,
chairman and G. G. Roberts vice chair
man.
The indebtedness incurred by the
Blaine school was assumed by the
Blaine gradrd school and the County
Board OF education ordered its pay
ment
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
4 BUSINESS CHANGE.

Mr.. M. L. McCrea has sold his in
terest in the Lawrence Drug Co. to
Mr.. Hogg, brother-in-la of DR. c.
e. SlSaggs. Mr.. Hogg lives at Beck
ley. w. Va. and will not give any
time to the business here. Mr., Nc
Crea has other plans which win take
him away from Louisa. (, (. Z.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
RECEIVES INJURIES

n. +. schump. c. q o, baggage mas
ter on Big Sandy passenger train No.
so. fell over s..switch stand at Rich
ardson about 8 o'clock Saturday even
ing. cutting three deep gashes on his
head and face and spraining his left
wrist. His injuries are not serious
and he win be able to resume his du-
tioB within few days.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
MEpplNo lM LOUISA.

A very pretty wedding was solemn
ized at the home OF Rev. II. b. How
lett, the words being spoken by him.
The contracting parties were Miss
charilne Booth and Mr.. Roscoe Ekers.
The bride is grnHddaughter OF John
d. Adkins Of Fallsburg and the groom
a son OF WIN Ekera OF Cadmus Mr..
and Mrs Owen Kirk. parents OF bride.
with several others. came up on train
and were present al this wedding.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
ASHLAND GIRL DIES OF BURNS.

Frightened when her dress caught
FIRE from the flames OF gas stove. Iva
McNsai. 13-year-old daughter Of Theo
dore McNeaI. ran out Of a confection-
AIRY INTO the street, a mass Of flames.
Her life was probably saved by the
quicL action OF a spectator who smoth
cred The flames with his oyercoat. The
girl. a a serious condition. was taken
to thu hospital where her death occur
red a Few days later 7i1
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
MooNsHlNE sTILL cAPTuREp

Sheriff j. w. Young and Monroe
Sammons brought in moonshine still
yesterday Of so gallons capacity. 1t
was found on the farm Of Mrs. Robt.
Chapman, on Donithan. in this coun-
~. They destroyed 500 gallons of
mask. The still was found about 800
yards from the furnace. hidden under
q large rock. =
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
3. :. HAoER DIES.

Mr.. B. F. Hager, prominent clti-
zen OF Paintsvilie. died last Saturday
morning. He Is survived by three
sons and one daughter. Ed, Frank,
Forrest and Mrs. Addie Prindible. His
brother s. p. Hager. OF Ashland pass
ed through Louisa Sunday evening on
his way to Paintsville to attend the
funeral.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Crude Oil Down 10
to SO Cents Barrel

Pittsburgh, Jan. s.-The crude oil
market opened for the year today with
the announcement by the principal
purchasing agencies that the price of
Pennsylvania grade was $3.50 a bar
rel, a reduction OF so cents.
Other grades were cut as follows:
Corning, 25 cents to $2.15; Cabell rs
cents to s2.s6; Somerset. 25 cents to
$2.15; Somerset light. 25 cents to $2.4o.
and Ragland, 10 cents to sllb
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
Half of Mayo Trail in
Lawrence Sub Contracted

zacharia Walters has taken sub
contract on the Mayo Trail under r.
q. Hin a Co. He starts at the Boyd
county line and works toward Lou-
isa, probably as far as Fallsburg. He
haa moved on tho job and is already
At work.
Mr.. Walters recently finished sub
contract on the Midland Trail, which
no handled successfully.
Hill a, Co.. are running steam
shovel two miles below Louisa on the
Arnett hill.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
FRED 9. ROBERTS DIES.

The death Of Fred 9, Roberts oc-
curred Wednesday morning at the
home Of his father at BusseyviIIe ar
ter an illness Of some time with tu-
berculosis. He was about 2S years Of
age and was the son Of ]. NJ Roberts
He served in the army during the
World war.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-01-06
NINETY YEARS OLD.

Pitt Hoard having lived nearly two
months into his Goth year. died Of
pneu) )onia at his residence in Ceredo,
w. Ia. Friday afternoon at 1920
o'clodk Mr.. Hoard was one OF the
pionefr citizens of the tri-state and
was ven known and liked throughout
the whole section