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THE ADAIR COUNTY NEWS 8 Gradyville; We have had plenty of rain for the past week. Judge Carter stopped over night while en route for Columbia last Monday. Quite a number of our people were attending court at Columbia last Sunday. Allen Rose of Keltner, was here last Friday. P. H. Keltner was at Sparks ville a day or so. last week de livering tobacco, W. L. Fletcher was by the bedside of his aunt, Mrs. Smith, at Breeding last Friday. Uncle Charlie Yates has been on the sick list for a day or so. We are glad to note that Mrs. Parson who was very sick last week, is improving at this time. Mr. Kittis Dudley one of our good citizens has sold out all of his posessions here, and will leave in a few days for the state of Illinois, to make his future home Messrs. Nell & Nell are buying considerable tobacco and are daily prising preparatory for the Louisville market. Mrs. W. B. Dulin who has been confined to her room for a year or more is getting along very nicely at this time. Mr. Stong Hill the well-known Hardware man of Glasgow, made our town one day last week, anri as usual had a good business with our merchants. Mr. J. D. Walker of Columbia, and Mr. English of Greensburg, were in this section a few days ago looking after tobacco. Messrs. Merida Wilson and J. B. Napier, two of our old soldiers have received notice of an in crease on their pension. Messrs. Mayfield.the dry goods man of Nashville, and Pierce the well-Jmown shoe man of St. Louis, were calling on our mer chants last week. Born, to the wife of Allen Kemp, on the 12th a son, mother and child doing well. Our farmers down this way have commenced talking about their tobacco crops for the year. From what we have heard we believe the culture of dark arid burley will be about equally de vided in this part of the country. We have had so much rain that the turning of soil for corn is very limited up to the present, and no grass seed or oats sown. We have one of the finest pros pects for a wheat crop that we have had here for several years. Our farmers that sowed grass seed and oats last fall report a fine stand. Taking everything into consid eration, with the certainty of a Democratic Administration for the next four years, we certain ly ought to feel good. Uncle Toddle Helm and wife are on the sick list at this writing Misses Ada Antle and Cora Akers, of Denmark, visited Miss Pollie Belk from Saturday until Sunday. ' ' . Mr. Josephus Coffey sold a nice filly to a Mr. Allen, of the bluegrass section for $200. Mrs. Hulda Wolford's condi tion remains about the same. Aunt Lizzie Haynes spent several days last week with aunt Mary McFarland. Mrs. Silas Dunbar and sister, Miss Amanda Jane, spent from Saturday until Sunday visiting their uncle, Mr. J. M. Dunbar. Mr. A. -E. Wolford who has been confined to his room for some time is very much improv ed and will soon be out again. Our town is .on the improve ment list for Mr. M. 'L. Owens, our hustling and enterprising merchant is having a lively trade. People just coming and going all the time. Miss Pearl Murry, of Sewell- ton, is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Hulda Wolford. Miss Leona Lawless, a daugh ter of the late Hards Lawless, is in very poor health. Misses Emma Grider, Lillie and Dellie Collins visited at Mr. M. L. Owens' one night last week. Montpelier. We are having an abundance of rain. Miss Mary Millero Columbia, is -teaching a very interesting school at this place. There has been quite a -lot of sickness from lagrippe in this neighborhood but all better at this writing. Mrs. Mary Murrah sold her farm near Montpelier a few days ago to Mr. Frank Waggener for $800. Possesion given at once. Mr. V. M. Epperson sold an Aberdeen calf to Lucian Moore a few days ago at five cents per lb. to be weighed and delivered later. Mr. Geo. Helm, our officient blacksmith has purchased a new auto. The machine arrived in Columbia last week and is wait ing for the mud to settle to be brought to Montpelier. Mrs. Dr. Miller, of Columbia, accompained by Miss Mary Wil liams were out to see her daught- er who is teaching at this place, last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Rose Conover was visiting her aunt, Mrs. Fannie Willis, of your neighborhood several days last week. LOUISVILLE MARKETS EVERYTHING IN, Latest Quotations, on Live Stock HOGS Choice 210 up Mediums, 165 to 210. . . , Pigs Roughs .". , 8.75 7.65 6.50 7.00 GRAIN. ; Wheat - 105 t Corn ; 8o CATTLE Shipping steer $7.008.60 Beef steers 5.506.50 Fat heifers and cows 4256.00 Cutters 3.0o4.00 Canners 2.003.00 Bulls 8.254.00 Feeders 4.255.75 Stockers 8.755.50 Choice milch cows 35.00-45.00 Common to fair cows ... 15.00-35.00 SHEEP AND LAMBS Best lambs 5.00 6.00 Culls 3.005.00 Fatsheep 3.00-4.00 Local Market. To-day. ROOFING I Asphalt, Gravel, Rubber, Galvanized and Printed. Eggs.... Hens Chickens Cocks . . . Turkeys. Geese 20 S s 3 13 6 Also Elwood and American Fence. Steel Fence Posts DEHLER BROS. CO. Incorporated 1 12-1 1 G Caat Matket Street, Between First and Brook Louisville, Ky. FURS AND HIDES HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PAID FOR RAW FURS AND HIDES Wool on Commission. Wrlle for price list mentioning this ad. aiibi mi iivx- A m Established 1837 JOHN WHITES CO. louisville,ky. jlllliin .yagjMkMSz&M. The Adair County News and Courier-Journal S::::::::::::;:::::::. ?! Soth One Year for $1.50. Wool spring clipping Irvin's Store. Chamberlgin's Cough Remedy. This Remedy has no superior for coughs and colds. It Is pleasant to take. It contains no opium or other naicotic. It always cures. For sale by Paull Drug Co. Hides (green)... Feathers Ginseng Beeswax , Yellow Root May Apple (per lb), 21 12 45 5 50 25 3 25 2 The "Distinctive" Store For Owensby. Rev. J. M. Gooding, of Clinton county, filled his regular appoint ment at Mt. Vernon the 3rd Sunday. Misses Lula Royse and Avis Walkup, Messrs. B. Tupman, W. -F. Allison and Boon Walkup, of Garlin, were calling on friends in-this community recently. Mrs. M. O. Stevenson and children, 'of near Columbia, are spending this week at the bed side of the formers mother, Mrs. J. 5,J3. Barger, who has been quite" sick. ' Your scribe has been very busy for some time, consequently he has been delinquent. Roads are so bad there is no news carried therefore nothing much to report. Many pookers were killed 10 days ago and no doubt lots of meat is spoiled. Mr. Tom Emerson was here this week visiting his daughter, Mrs. Jacob Cooper. John Z. Bowmer who recently returned from Illinois has moved to theM. W. Cooper place. We are glad to have this good family for our neighbor. Messrs. Ovile and Luther Withers have gone to Illinois, joining their brother, Mr. Tandy Withers there. Mr. James Withers who has been staying on Damrons creek, was home last Sunday to see his home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Finly Richard son have a new boy at their home. Mr. U. G. Rexroad, of Somer set, was here last week helping to invoice the stock of goods of Rexroad & Wade. Mr. Frank Leach was here the first of the week doing surveying for Mr. H. L. Wade. Mr. James Hammond sold some hogs to Charlie Pile for $110. There is lots of .talk about road law and how they shall be car ried out, but our bad roads are still with us and nothing being done. Wilson's Store. Mr. John Tucker and wife were visiting Mr. J. W. Roy and family on last Sunday. Mrs. Sis Cravens who has been confined to her room for the past week, is reported better. Miss Louella Combest is visit ing her brother at Russell Spings this week. Miss Susie Murrell and broth er, Tommie, were visiting Miss Nannie Bailey and brother, last Sunday. Mr. Lucian Burton and family will remove to the residence of Mr. D. L. Wilson in a few days. Miss Lena Wilson was visiting Miss Lela Conover on -last Fri day. Mr. B. O. Hurt was here last Monday collecting produce. Mr. Tom' Collins and family were visiting at Mr. Dick Bry ant's last Saturday. The machinery for the spoke factory has arrived and is now ready for running. Q. P. SIYIYTHE for FIRE INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE m. E. Jones U, H. Jones Jones & Jones Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist 9 years experience. Special attention given to Surgical and Dental work. Office at residence near Graded School building. PHOENO. 7. N. Floor and Wall Coverings Rugs, Carpets, and Linoleum Wallpaper and Draperies When in Louisville come in and see our splendid Assortments and how well we can serve you with reliable qualities at moderate prices centrally located Hubbuch Bros., & Wellendorff Incorporated 522 and 524 West Market St. Louisville's Biggest Carpet Store. Birdseve view of our Plant W. Tanner Ottley Httorney-At-liacu Will practice in. all tlie Courts ' Columbia, Ky. Purdy. Russell county is behind in most everything but farther be hind in the matters of roads than any thing else. Lord how long. How long Oh SI OQ Per Plate was paid at a banquet to Benry Clay in! New orleaus in 1842. Mighty costly for those with stomach trouble or in digestion. To-day " people every where use Dr. King's JNew, Life -Pills for these troubles as well'as liver, kid ney- and'bowel disorders. Easy, safe - i sure. Only,25cts at Paull Drug Co. Mrs. Sallie curry was shopping in Purdy one day last week. There was an all day singing at Bearwallow, last Sunday. Misses Pearl and Mattie Bur ton visited Mrs. Julia Corbin last week. IViss Dollie Burton, Cleo Den ton and Miss Verna Burton were the pleasant guests of Misses Pearl and Pert Burton, last week. Born to the wife of Clem Bur ton, on the 39th, a girl. Mrs.Sillar Burton is on the sick Hat at this writing. Aunt Julia Ann Burton is on the sick list. MricJ.'B.i3urton. sold his-mill to Mr. Robert. Wright of Casey. Mr B. D. Corbin and family were, visiting Mr. Cleveland Bur ton last Sunday. ''"" , DENTAL OFFICE Or. 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