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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
John c. Hicks Chosen
Grand Master l. 0. 0. F.

At the election of officers of the
West Virginia odd Fellows Grand
Lodge in Parkersburg last week j. c.
Hicks of Logan, w. Va, was chosen
as Grand Master for the coming year.
Morgantown was selected as the place
for next years meeting. ..
Other officers of the grand lodge
elected are:
A. w. Martin, of Haywood, deputy
grand master: a. J. Wilkinson, of
Huntington, grand secretary; George
G. Stout, of Parkersburg, grand treas
urer; T. II. Neal, of Cameron, grand
representatives; Rev. w. V. Stroeh-
heyer. Of Brookly grand chaplain;
Fred Burnett, Shnnston, grand con-
ductor; Claude Garrison, Wheeling,
grand marshal; |. Lee Baach, Kermit,
grand guardian; Wheeler Preece, Will
hanson, grand herald; Judge w. II.
O'Brien, grand warden.
Miss Henrietta Wilson, of Parkers-
burg was elected president of the
state Rebekah Assembly to succeed
Mrs. Martha Wilson, as president of
the assembly; Delma Hill, of Char
lesion. was elected vice. president;
Lulu Hood, Williams Town, warden
NeVa Thorne, Fairmont, secretary,
and Grace Amos, Cairo, treasurer. ..
Mr.. Hicks is a native of Lawrence
county and was a citizen of Louisa
for short time before locating In
Logan, W. Va, for the practice of
law. The Logan paper has the fol-
lowing to say in regard to his ap
pointment: ..
John c. Hicks, prominent Logan law
yer and one of the sections most pop
ular citizens, was named as grand
master of the West Virginia Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows. Mr.. Hicks has
been a member of the l. o. o. f. for
many years and one of its leading eX-
ponents in the state, and his elevation
to the highest honor in the grand lodge
of the state is a deserved tribute to
his loyalty and activity. His many To-
cal friends are highly elated over his
success and look for him to make his
administration in fraternal realms a
notable one. ....
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
FIELDS. HALL.

Mr.. c. L, Han of this place and Mrs,
Grace Fields were united in marriage
Monday, October 16 They were mar
ried at the home of the officiating min
tster, Rev. S. f. Reynolds. They left
by touring car for Quebec and other
points in Canada where they will
spend several weeks. After their re-
turn to Louisa they will reside on JEFF
ferson street, The bride is the daugh-
ter of Bud Mullins of Pike county and
had been visiting relatives here. Mr..
Hall is in business in Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
WAYNE COURT MUST
APPOINT OFFICERS
Courthouse Removal Causes
Contention Over Election
Officers for November.

|: Charleston, w. Va, Oct 1S.-The
supreme court of appeals today issued
peremptory writs of mandamus against
the county court of Wayne county,
commanding it to appoint as election
officers the men designated by the Re-
publican and Democratic county eX-
ecutive committees: ..
Rights of county executives COM
mtttees of the two major parties to
designate election precinct judges and
clerks were upheld by the supreme
court of appeals today in deciding
against the county court of Wayne
county. Peremptory writs of manda-
mus against the county court were is
sued in two cases brought by the Re-
publican and Democratic executive
committees for the county carrying out
this decision. $685.. 49,.
The differences between the political
committees and the county court grew
out of the fight in Wayne over the
location of the court house. In. bring
ing their cases to the supreme court
the members of the executive COM
mittees of the two parties represented
that they provided, in proper form,
lists of men designated for appoint
ment as election officials in the va
riOus precincts. Their recommenda-
tions were disregarded, they complain
ed and the court appointed men in
various instances. whose appointment
had not. been requested. -. ... ~
The writs issued today announced
II. w Thompson, J. T. Porter and j.
w. Crabtree, the county commission
ers, to convene forthwith as the coun-
ty court and appoint the persons
whose appointments We're requested
by the party executive committees.
The question of removal of the county
seat from Wayne to Kenova will go
before the voters for the third time
at the election, November Z. u.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
Lyceum Number
at Garden Theater

No better musical entertainment was
ever heard in Louisa than that given
last Friday night by The Mountain
o"rs." This was the first number in
iyccum course put on for this season
by VIII Cain at the Garden Thcatcr.
The company is made up of FIVE men.
They dress in the costume OF the Ital-
ian mountaineer. All are fine must
clans. Various combinations OF in
strumcnts Were used with fine effect
The saNaphonc quartettes and duets
were especially popular with the Lou
lisa audience. The piano accordion
was remarkably wen played and the
combination Of stringed Instruments
guitars and ocarlonos, was excellent
One Of the members rendered vocal
numbers which made quite hit.
Those who missed this number have
cause for regret. .... -
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
MRS. JoLIFF AND GUEST.

Mrs. j. U. Jolliff of Weston, WA
was here over Sunday the guest of
her sister, Miss Matilda Wallace, and
Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. d. Wallace. She
had been to Chattanooga, Tenn, at
tending missionary convention. She
made the return trip through the
Breaks" and down Big Sandy. She
was accompanied from the convention
by Miss Beck of New York who was
Missionary in India six years. Miss.
Beck stopped over in Louisa with Mrs.
Jolliff and left the first of the week
with her for Weston where she will
be her guest several weeks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
MARRlAeE LIcENsEs.

Erna Burton 90 of Ulysses to Monte
Nickles, 21 of Adams,
Charles Lee Hall S2 to Grace Fields,
21 of Louisa.
Robert Maynard, 21 of r. d. Lou
lisa to yangie Thompson, 81 of r. D.
q Fort Gay, w. Va.
Andrew Woods, s3 of Cadmus to
Myrtle Rice, 10 of Potter.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
J. c. Helburn Elected
to Head Odd Fellows

Richmond, Ky, Oct. 1.-THE Grand
Lodge odd Fellows Of Kentucky ad-
Jourued It's annual meeting hure to-
day after three days work. Central
City was selected nS the next meeting
place, New officers elected were; ].
G. Helburn OF Emmcucc, grand mas
ter; James NJ, Denton OF Sofaerart.
deputy grand master, j, a. DqtsOn OF
Meysrll" grand warden II g, FL
lott. Lexington. for the 3Oth year was
rc-clcctPd grand secretary. II. J. Dur
ham. panvtlle, was reelected grand
treasurer and w. V. Gregory OF Lou
isyllle and J.. whit Potter OF Rowling
Green were chosen grand representa-
tivcs, So:
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
Man Seeking to End
Feud is Killed in Pike

Pikeville, KY, Oct. 17.-Rowland
Wallace shot and instantly killed VII
liam Smith on Peter creek Sunday af-'
ternoon, 1t was learned here today
The two men had quarreled some time
ago. Smith, who was on horseback.
placed his hand on Wallace's shoulder
II Is said. and asked him II he had
anything against him, Wallace told
Smith not to speak to him again and
Immediately shot him through the
chest according TO the report. Wallace
was arrested. .
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
Electric Light Proposition
Considered at Meeting

Al the meeting az the city council
last Friday night the proposed fran
chiEe ordnance for electric lights and
power was read by the city clerk A
few citizens were present. There was
a discussion which developed the fact
that the rates In the proposition OF
the Cincinnati people are higher than
the consumers OF some other cities In
eastern Kentucky are paying.
The question OF rates will be taken
up with the applicants for franchise
and the matter will come up again at
the next regular meeting OF the coun-
ell .".. '-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
Man Shot Resisting
&# Arrest Dies in Letcher

whitesburg, KY, Oct. I7.--Ashford
Collins, 30 years old, died at BIakoy
In this county Of gunshot wounds ro-
celved Sunday when he resisted ar
rest by Deputy Sheriff William Col
lins. .
when the officer went to arrest him
II is charged Collins was drunk and
that he shot at the deputy who re-
turned the fire.
The victim leaves wife and sew
cral children, ... .
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
NEW BRIDGE ACROSS s
RIVER NEAR PAiNTSVILLE

one OF the large concrete piers Of
the bridge across the Big Sandy river
ut the mouth of Paint creek has been
completed and work Is being rushed
on the others The material is all on
the ground and by the first of the
year the contractors have to have the
bridge completed. This new bridge
will give an outlet TO the people llv-
Ing on the east side of the river and
will conneft with the new roads be-
ing built on that side,-Herald
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
sToRK VISITS MANSION.

Frankfort, October lS.--Bennle Lee
Waddle has the distinction of being
the first child born in the Governors
mansion She is the daughter of the
late Benjamin Waddle and Mrs Wad-
die and Mrs. Thomas NJ. Thatcher, both.
of Somerset the latter the mother OF
Mrs, Benjamin Waddle, We're here
Sestrday TO welcome their grand
daughter
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
MAN is
SPECIAL JUDGE IN PIKE

Governor Morrow Monday designa-
ted w. w. Williams of Prestonsburg,
to serve as special judge of the Pike
circuit court to try the case of Nancy
Phillips against u. X. Williams, the
regular judge, J, e. Childers, being dis
Qualified .-.--
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
DRIVER CRAWLS FROM ...
WRECkAGE LITTLE HURT

Paintsville-At Van Lear, train
struck and Knocked to pieces a truck
which was midway of the crossing.
Mitchell sherman, the driver, could
not be found for brief interval but
finally crawled from under the pile Of
Wreckage without serious hurt.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
STRIKES COME HIGH, BUT
WE WILL HAVE 'EM

Cleveland, o., Oct, 1.-THE recent
strike in the coal industry caused a
total loss of Sll9O, 900, 900, ], G. Brad
ley OF Dundon, w Va, former presi
dent of the National Coal Association,
declared here today in an address be-
fore the annual convention of the
American Mining Congress. .,| RI. -.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
Sunday School ..
Rally and Convention

Saturday night and Sunday, October
2Sth and 29th, a sunday school rally
and district convention will be held
at the town of Blaine TO stimulate the
interest In Sunday school work. w
J. Vaughan, State Field Worker, c, q,
wellman, County President and 9TH
crs viii be there. A splndid program
and a profitable time is expected.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20

Mr. j. Il. Ahlers Of Quincy, Florida,
who has been visiting here the past
few weeks left Wednesday for Gin
cinnati for a few days stay. His wife
who was Miss Annis Johns. of this
place, went to Huntington, w. Va. to
spend the week with relatives They
will return here before leaving for
their home in Florida
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
eLEvINs AND KITCHEN CLEARED

During circuit court we reported the
fine and Imprisonment verdicts against
Lon and Tom I, Blevins and John
Kitchen for being drunk. They We're
not present at the trial, but appeared
later and got new trial which re-
suited in an acquittal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
EMINENT PREACHER HERE
NEXT SUNDAY NIGHT

Rev. d. L, Blakemore. Il, D., of
Washington, ID, c.. will preach at the
NJ. e. Church South in Louisa next
sunday night. lie is Centenary Field
Secretary. Everybody Is invited to be
present and hear this prominent min
lister
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
FORD CARS NOW CHEAPER.

Ford automobiles have been reduc-
ed $50 in price. This announcement
went out by wire to all agents Tues
day, This is the policy of the Ford
company. No lntimation of change
in price is given until it has been
made. The new prices are the lowest
ever made on automobiles.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
Mayo Trail Nearing Completion.

The grading and drainage of the
Mayo Trail from the Boyd county line
to Louisa is rapidly reaching the fin-
ishing stage. After delay on bridges
and culverts caused by the railroad
strike the contractors are now push
ing the work hard.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
Pikeville Couple Welded
in Ashland Monday

Mr., Winston NJ. Connolly and Miss
Violet Walker were married in Ash
land few days ago. They are pop
ular young people of Pikeville. Mr..
Connolly is the son of Harrison and
Hester Roffe Connolly both deceased.
He is one of Pikeville's leading young
business men and his bride is a mosI
worthy young woman. They will live
in PikeVille
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
FORT GAY SCHOOL BUILDING.

James A. Hughes of Huntington has
the contract to build the new school
building at Fort Gay w. Va. Work
will be started at once and the build
ing will be rushed to completion,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
MORE ROAD FOR WAYNE.

Wayne county is TO get nine more
miles of good roads. The State Road
Commission proposes to let to con-
tract on the 14th day of November
the grading and drainage of this road
Echo Fleming road.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
O. e. S. MEETING.

Mrs. j. B. Vaughan is to go to Lou
isvile next week to attend the Grand
Lodge Order Eastern Star as the rep
.resentative from Louise chapter. Mrs.
Ora Rule shannon will represent the
Paintsville chapter.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
MRS. LANGLEY LOSES BROOCH.

diamond brooch containing ITO
jewels and valued at $4,000 was lost
last Friday by Mrs. John w. Langley
in Louisville. She is Of the belief that
she lost the brooch between the hotel
and station.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
HOOD SALE NgxT SATURDAY..

The women of the NJ. u. Church,
South. win hold another food sale on
Saturday October 81, in w. II. Berry's
store. Buy something for your din
ner, thereby helping yourself and the
church.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-10-20
MARTIN SCHOOL
HEAD UNDER FIRE
CoIvin Urges Prosecution
of Superintendent;
" $110,553 Sought.

49,, =, co.,. y,
= ~ - Ii'''t W
,,h - - =, NV
ty school superintendent Of Martin
county ana recommendations that the
County Board OF Education take steps
Immediately to Gust him from oitlce
were contained III report submitted
. today 10 George Gown, Superhten-
dcni OF PuDIic instruction. by w. l..
lhreIk'Id, inspector
superintendent C"Iyln wrote the
county board Today asking MN TO iol-
low the recommendations submitted by
the Department OF Education auditor
ana To taEe steps to recover sums OF
7 money alleged TO nave been wrongfully
spent by the superintendent OF the
Martln county schools. The report
lled by Inspector Threlkeld cites sew
"hteeh polhts OF alleged incompetency
ana lheliIclency on the part of Su-
; Pethtehueht Johnson.
county attorney D. n. Freeze OF
Mhrtlh county was asked by Mr.. Col
Nlh 10 thke steps 10 prosecute super
ih'ehdeht Johnson ana recover money
Anegeh /" nave been wrongfully spent.
me ltller from Mr.. ColVln stated that
me department. OF Education had not
found greater evidence Of lncompe-
t"ncy in any county inspected"
o.i,, c.; nu-
NH''S W Se"00'' -
lh' report by Mr. IhreIkcld declares
'na' uu9 /" tn' allesea incompetence
OF superintendent J"hhson. That the
iorated and the prople. have lost in
tcrest in them. The lncz High School,
tho ropDT; y.t-a, H,gIn the year 5f
1922 with only six pupils and parents
refused to send their children to many
of the county schools.
Among the counts cited by the in
spcctor was that no record Of receipts
Of funds was kept and that the super
intendent did not require receipts when
making payments ...
a grand total OF $llO55313 was
turned over to the Martin county
schools during the four years johnson
was superintendent the report alleges.
but not one receipt was taken and
recorded for this amount. The records
and reports of the superintendent
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-30
SENDER OF POISONED
CAKE STILL SOUGHT

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 29-Authori-
ties today were still seeking a clue TO
the sender of the poisoned cake which
killed w. w. Sterrett, of Devon, an
accountant. and resulted in an illness
which may cost the life of Mrs. Ster-
rett.
DR.. Herbert A. Bostock, coroner's
physician of Montgomery county, who
conducted a postmortem examination
of Mr.. Sterrett. declared his belief that
two poisons. cleyerly mixed by an ex-
pert, were placed in the icing of the
cake sent to the Sterretts.
Investigators so far have made no
apparent progress in determining who
sent the cake and what the motive
was. Detectives asserted that there
were indications that woman had dis
patched the fatal confection, basinS
their conclusion upon the neat man.
ner in which the parcel. which was
sent through the mail. special deliv-
cry, was wrapped The address was
typed off on a piece of white paper
pasted neatly on the brown outer
wrapper The box was dainty. They
also point out that the cake itself was
a homemade affair.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-30
AUTHORITIES PROBE
W2ECKING OF SCHOOL
BY DYNAMITE BLASTS
CBv United Press)

MAYFIELD. Ohio, Ost- 30-Two dy-
Mantle blasts wrecked the new $685.
900 grade school building here late
Sunday night, were being investigated
today by town authorities and deputy
sheriffs.
The explosions coming about two
minutes apart rocked buildings and
broke windows throughout the town.
The new building was to have been
ready for occupancy Jan. 1 was al
most completely wrecked.
One wing was torn off, walls and
foundations were shattered, 1900
boiler was blown to bits and part
of the roof was caved in.
When the first blast let go the vii
lage was thrown into confusion. AT
the second explosion shower of
broken glass tinkled on the pavement S
There has been some labor trouble
in connection with building the new
school At one time both union and
non-union men were employed on the
lob. Authorities are investigating
these facts as a possible motive for
the dynamiting.
The school was two story fou-
room structure designed to house 2oO
children.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-30
Philippine Republic
Sought by Moue in
Island Legislature
(By Associated Press)

MANILA, p l., Oct 30-Formation
of the Republic of the Philippines is
sought by concurrent resolution in
trodueed in the legislature today with
the backing of a majority of the mem
bers.
The resolution, which is completed
by the combined Collectivista and Ma
tionalista party, asked the congress of
the United States to authorize the
Philippine legislature to call consti-
tutional convention for the purpose of
adopting a constitution for the future
indep endenee of the island and to de-
termine what relations shall exist be
tween the Philippines and the United
States.
Congress is further asked to au-
thorize election of officials who viii,
assume the duties and functions of
the Independent government
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-30
new DEVELOPMENTS
DELAY INDICTMENTS
IN HALL CASE
BY CHARLES p. ovERMAN

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Oct 30
The grand jury convened at Sommer.
vile today, ready to receive request
from Prosecutor Mott for indictments
in the Hall-Mills murder case.
The prosecutor gave no indication
of what move he would make
Further delay however, was con
sidered likely in view of the follow
ing overnight Developments:
/. Challege of Mrs. Jane Gibson to
prominent New Brunswick woman
to prove the latter did not witness
the murder.
2. Reports that a new witness who
heard Mrs. Mills dying screams had
been discovered.
3. Discovery of two cartridges, dis
charged, near the spot where the bod
les were found.
A. Alleged attempt by negro to
sell DR.. Halls watch, which has been
missing since the tragedy.
Defies Mrs. Hall
Mrs. Gibson's challenge was issued
after Mrs. Frances Noel Hall, widow
of the rector, had issued a purported
statement through a friend of heI
family saying she knew nothing OF
the Staying of her husband and Mrs
Mills.
The ''pig ranch woman" who claims
to have witnessed the dual tragedy
defied Mrs. Hall to face her and deny
that she (Mrs. HalD did not witness
the slayings.
Mrs. Gibson today remained In hel
home, guarded against interyiewers By
state troopers and her son, known al
Dumb Willie" who allowed: Maybe
| amt so dumb"
Interest but not so much importance
was placed upon reported finding BY
authorities of two unexploded cart
ridges at the edge of the now much
trampled spot under the crabapple
| tree where the bodies were found
They were said to be of the same
calibre of the exploded shells found
in the pastors clothing and near the
bodies.
Says Son viii Verify.
Mrs. Gibson declared her son would
verify that she made a second trip ou
/ of the house the night of the murders
/ 1t was on this trip that she claims tt
have seen woman kneeling and tear
| fully praying over the bodies Sht
said she did not disclose this seconC
4 trip the first time she visited thu
prosecutors because they didn't asl
me for details"
A story told by Mr. and Mrs. Nor
man r. Tingle of Easton Avenue vii
be used to substantiate Mrs. Gibson,
assertions, it was learned from author
tiles.
1T was 9 O'clock" said Tingle. 9Th,
moon was clear. Twenty minutes late
we saw shooting star. My wife sait
it meant death.
4 laughed at her superstition.
Eve heard sounds like shooting. w,
thought it backfire from an automo
bile at first, but we now believe the,
were Shots Tingle said.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-30
TWO ARE ARRESTED
AFTER DISAPPEARANCE
OF RELIEF WORKER
(By Associated Press)

MOSCOW. Oct. 3o-Two arrests
have been made in connection with
the disappearance two weeks ago or
Philip ]. Shield, American relief work
er at Simbrisk, according to a tele-
gram received here from Col. William
N. Haskell, head of the field forces
of the American relief administration.
Until the last Saturday night the
authorities were inclined to believe
the relief worker whose home in Rich
mond, Va. had committed suicide but
early yesterday certain developments
not yet made public led them to be-
lieye that Shield may have been muir
dered. Detailed information concern
ing the arrests was not received here.
Investigating authorities still are
dragging the Volga in the belief that
they will find the body in the river,
since Shields hat was found on the
bank above Simbrisk several days ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-30
Penalty Awaits Destructive
Soap User Says EUersmarl

Chief of Police William Eversman
issued a warning to persons who are
using soap on the windows about town,
Monday. The full penalties allowed
by law will be enforced on persons
who use soap in a destructive manner,
he said The chief referred particu-
larly to kind of soap which scratches
the glass leaving it permanently de-
faced. These scratches will develor
into cracks later" he said. Certain
kinds of soap are particularly bad on
this account. The full penalties al
lowed by law will be enforced agains;
any person caught using this kind OF
soap on shop windows or cars"