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COLUMBIA, ADAIR COUNTY, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY MARCH 19, 1913.
NUMBER 20
LOSE THEIR HOME.
Birthday Dinner
COMMISSIONER'S SALE.
An Enjoyable Affair.
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Wetol
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Mr. and Mrs. H. Y. Denver Made Home
less by the Cyclone Which Struck
the Southern States.
A NARROW ESCAPE FOR LIFE.
Last Thursday a terific cyclone swept
parts of Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama,
Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, kill
ing a number of persons and the dam
age to property running into millions.
At Lexington. Terin.. the home of
Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Denver was demol
ished. Mrs. Denver was Miss Nina
Marcum. dausrhter of Mrs. M. E. Mar-
cum, this place, and she and ber mother-in-law
barely escaped with their
lives. The storm struck Lexington about
2 o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Denver
being at his store down town, his moth
er and wife being the only persons at
home. They saw the storm coming and
escaped from the building just in time
to keep from being killed, but were
frightened beyond description. The
fear and anxiety of the husband and
son were horrible as he could not reach
the scene until the storm had calmed.
Besides the Denver home there were
fifty-six other residences destroyed in
the town.
Mrs. Denver writes her mother that
she is thankful that their lives were
saved; that they have not yet formu
lated plans, but that they would prob
ably move into a flat for the present.
Their dwelling was new completed
last year and it was a cozy home.
.Much sympathy is felt here.
Dallas Texas Lady Dies.
Mrs. Elizabeth E. Wheat, aged SO
years, widow of the late C. M. Wheat,
died yesterday at her home, 622 North
Carroll Avenue. The funeral, which
will be private, will be from the res
idence to Oakland Cemetery, at 2
o'clock this afternoon. Mrs. Wheat
was born at Columbia, Adair County,
Kentucky, October 19, 1834 She came
to Texas with her husband forty years
ago and located in Dallas, where she
resided continuously until her death.
She is survived by four sons Cornet,
Harry, Frank andRue Wheat of Dallas,
and two daughters, Mrs. 0. W. Wil
liams of Fort Stockton, Texas, and
Mrs. E. R. Holland, of San Antonio.
A Dallas, Texas paper contained the
above item, the death mentioned
having occurred recently. Mrs. Wheat
was a daughter of Judge Eli Wheat
who for many years of bis life was a
prominent citizen of Columbia, and at
one time was County Judge.
Land Sale.
On Wednesday, April Si, 1913, at or
about 1 o'clock p. m., at the late
residence of S. W. Petty, deceased, on
Crocus creek, in Adair county, Ky., we
will sell to the highest and best bidder,
on a credit of six months, the farm
owned by S. W. Petty at his death,
consisting of about 160 acres. The pur
chaser will be required to give bond
with feood security for the purchase
price, bearing interest from date until
paid, and a lien retained upon the land
to secure its paj ment. Possession will
be given as seon as bids are accepted,
and a dead e ecuted, when the purchase
price is paid
John A Pulliam ( Committee for
and -J Heirs of
A M Petty ( S. W Petty, deed
20-2t
Father of Seventy-Five Children.
London Barger, a noted colored man,
who was born and reared i n this
count, is remembered by many of
our old citizens. One of his sons, Ed,
who was raised by the Williams fami
ly, Mont pel ier. and who goes by the
name of Williams, was in Columbia a
few days ago, his presence 'recalling
some of his father's history, who was
said to be the father of seventy-five
children, nearly all of them born in
the days of slavey. Ed told a gentle
man, of Columbia, some time ago that
he was the youngest of the children.
He further stated that it could be es
tablished beyond a doubt that his pa
ternal parent was the father of seven-ty-fiv,
children, and that many, of
them were yet living.
'Uncle" Jack Sanders has lost his
-dog. He is over the average size and
has white and black spots, his head
almost black. He will pay for infor
mation that will 16ad to his reco very.
Address J. n. Sanders, Carapbells
ville, Ky.
Get your Pianos and Organs tuned
when Prof. Hicks comes back f ro.m the
Smith. He is now tuninir his wav
:lback. 19-2t
On Thursday the 13th day of March,
1913, in honor of the 73rd birthday of
Mrs. Eliza An Hurt quite a number of
her friends and relatives both young
and old gathered at her fcome with well
filled baskets of the best things to eat,
and was almost in the act of spreading
them upon the table before she was
aware of what was on hands, she
laughed and was very much confused
for a little time, after which she spent
a very happy day. There were present
and partook of the bountiful dinner
Mr. and Mr. Geo. J. Hurt, Mr. and
Mrs. L. C. Hurt, Art Hurt, Mr. and
Mrs. Jo '. Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs
P. M. Bryant, Mrs. James Goodin, Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Coffey, Miss Patsy Mont
gomery and Rev, Luther Young and a
lot of happy children. Vara, Sophia
and Margrete Hurt, Edith and Ethel
Montgomery, Sarah, Mary and Cora
Goodin, Mary Lizzie Bascumand Willie
Coffey. In the after neon a lot of good
friendly chats was indulged in for some
time and a number of good song, and
short religious talks by Bros. Bryant
and Young also prayer and a scripture
lesson was read. Then they all took
leave for their respective homes ex
pressing their wishes that Mrs. Hurt
would witness many more happy birth
days'. A Friend.
A Card.
To the people of Adair County:
I am informed that in some sections
of the county there is an impression
or report that lam in favor of the
county issuing Bonds to make roads.
I don't know whether this originated
in some ones imagination or whether
it is beiugintentionally done to create
a prejudice againt me. Let this be
as ifc may it isentirely without founda
tion. Should this question come be
fore the people I would vote against
it. Adair county is practically out of
debt, her citizens are in a prosperous
condition. Should a majority of the
people decide at any time that it
would be to the best interest of the
county to make an expenditure of
money for any public purpose the
county would be able to do this with
out issuing bonds or borrowing money
and having to pay out yearly a large
sum for interest. So far as I know or
have heard there is no probability that
any effort will be made to bring the
question of bonds before the people
for a vote. If my friends throughout
the county, will so far as they are able,
see that I am not misrepresented in
this matter, I will appreciate it.
Very respectfully,
N. M. Hancock,
Cane Valley, Ky.
Notice to StocRmen.
As it's a little early for advertising
stock, I will say to the farmers and
stock raisers that I have a ffrst-class
Jack. He is a Coal Black, 15 hands
high, 5 years old, and has proven him
self to be a Number One Breeder, and
very sure, and also the Famous Duke
of Adair. Duke that needs no adver
tising, as the county is full of his colts
from sucklings to 3 year olds that you
can see for yourselves.
V. M. Epperson,
Montpelier, Ky.
Sew Sew Circle.
Mrs. S. F. White was hostess at the
regular meeting of the Sew Sew circle
last week, and she entertained on the
board verandas of her home with a
lovely outdoor view of tall pines and
large oaks, ladened with swaying
moss
In the game of guessing advertise
ments, me prize, a uamty oust, cap
and apron, went to Mis. E. E. Coulson.
A delightful salad course was serv
ed. Besides a large attendance of the
members the following invited guests
were present: .Mrs A. F. Wyman,
Mrs E E. Coulson, Mrs. Muerheid,
Miss Butcher, Mrs. Ostrander, Miss
Helen Browne, Mrs. Watters, Misses
Fry, and the hostess' house
Miss McFarland, of Kentucky
dentown Fia. Journal.
guest,
.Bra-
Keep a Lookout.
Merchants and other business men of
Columbia are hereby notified that there
are thieves in the land. An effort was
made last Friday night to enter Page
& Taylor's drugstore, but the changing
of the lock on the front door, a few
days before, failed the would be intrud
ers. Dr. Page's key to the store was
stolen the first of the week, but the
lock was at once changed, and the thief
who got the key evidently visited the
store Friday night, as there are
evidence where he tried, with a sharp
instrument, to prize out the scutching
ADAIR CIRCUIT COURT
KENTUCKY
First National BankColumbia Plff. 1
Vs I
N. B. Kelsey &c Defts. I
and I-
N. B. Miller on cross petitionPlff. i
Vs I
N. B. Kelsey &c, Defts. J
By virture of a judgment and order
of sale of Adair circuit court, rendered
at the January term, thereof, 1913, in
the above cause, for tbe sum of one
hundred and forty dollars with interest
from the 13th day of Sept. 1910 and
$36.80 costs and two hundreds dollars
with the interest at the rate of six per
cent, per annum from the 1st day of
May 1908, until paid, and 23 and thirty
one hundredths dollars costs herein,
I shall proceed to offer fr sale at
the Court-house door in Columbia Ky ,
to the highest bidder, at public auction,
on Monday the 7th day of April 1913,
at one o'clock p. m , or thereabout (be
ing County court) upon a credit of six
months the following described proper
ty, to-wit four tracts of land lying in
Adair county Ky., on the waters of
Glensfork creek one tract containing
44 acres will be sold to satisfy the
debt of the First National Bank of one
hundred and forty dollars with interest
from Sept. 13th 1910 at six per cent per
annum until paid and $ costs to
satisfy the debt of N B. Miller of
$200 with interest from the 1st day of
May 1908 and $ costs, three tracts
will be sold, the first tract contains 119
acres, the second tract contains 51J
acres, and the third tract contains 20
acres all fully described by meets and
bounds in the judgment and order of
sale which is recorded in the office of
the Clerk of the Adair circuit court in
Order Book No 13 page 299, to which
reference is made, the defendant may
designate the order in which said lands
are ofiered if he so desires. Or suf
ficient thereof to produce the sum of
money so ordered to be made. For the
purchase price, the purchaser with ap
proved surety or securities, must ex
ecute Bond, bearing legal interest from
day of sale until paid, and having the
force and effect of a judgment. Bid
ders will be prepared to comply prompt
ly with these terms.
W. A Coffey Master Commissioner.
COMMISSIONER'S SALE.
ADAIR CIRCUIT COURT
OF KENTUCKY
James Garnett &c, Plffs.
vs
Payne &c
C. R.
Dfts.
and J-
R. Young, Plff.
vs '
C. R. Payne &c, Dft. J
By virtue of a Judgment and Order
of Sale of Adair Circuit Court, ren
dered at the January term thereof,
1913, in the above causes for the sum of
four hundred and eighty-eight and one
one-hundredths dollars, and 91 and fif
teen one hundredths dollars, and the
further sum of 698 and ninety-three
one hundredths dollars and 46 and
Utwenty one hundredths dollars costs
herein, I shall proceed to offer for sale
at the court-house door in Columbia,
Ky , to the highest bidder, at public
auction, on Monday, the 7th day of
April, 1913, at one o'clock p. m., or
thereabout (being county court) upon a
credit of six months, the following de
scribed property, to-wit: A certain 40
foot strip of land extending from the
turnpike in Columbia, Ky., to the
Stanford road will first be sold, and
proceeds applied to the payment ot said
Garnett s debt. And then I will sell
8 1 10 acres of land situated in the
town of Columbia, and adjoins said 40
foot strip on the North side, both being
same lands conveyed to C. R Payne by
Mary M. Garnett &c, by deed dates
September the 11th, 1906, for the pay
ment of the remainder of said Garnett's
and spid Youngs debt, but there is re
served from the sale the portions of
said uvul conveyed to Jolui Sandusky.
Solomon McKinley, S. P Overstreet,
S. D. IJaibee, J. Sv Bleeding, J. 11.
Pelley. Charlie Sandusky. Mrs. Pricilla
Dohoney, John Parsons, Sam Barbee.
and Charles Herriford, Reference is
made to the Judgment and order of sale
xuj. uuuiiuanes oi an tracts and por
tions of same heirs mentioned Or
sufficient thereof to produce the sums
of money so ordered to be made For
the purchase price, the purchaser, with
approved surety or securities, mu-t ex
ecute bond bearing legal interest from
day of sale until paid, and having the
force and effect of a judgment Bid
ders will be prepared to comply prompt
ly with these terms
W. A. Coffey, Master Commissioner.
Prof J. W. Hicks, the well-known
piano tuner, is in Columbia and will be
here several weeks. Address himr Co
lumbia post-office.
20-2t
rsorn, to the wife of J. L. McLean,
on March 1st, a daughter, Francis E.
Secretly Married.
' On Saturday night, March 1. 1913,
Mr. James H. Hoy and Miss Maggie
Bragg, both of Gradyville, were quiet
ly married in Columbia, the ceremony
being said by Rev. O. P. Bush, pastor
of the Baptist Church, at his residence.
It was the intention of the couple and
the witnesses to keep the affair a se
cret, but it leaked out last Wednesday
morning, and in a very short time it
was generally known on the streets.
The morning after the marriage
Mrs. Hoy went to Louisville where she
selected a line of millinery for James
town, where she has been engaged to
run a store this season.
The bride is a .popular young woman,
who has the best wishes of her many
friends.
The groom, as we understand, con
ducts a drug store at Gradyville.
Notice to Trustees.
An effort Is being made by State
Supt. Hamlett to get an exact census
of the pupil children in every county.
In addition to the usual census blanks
a census pad must be filled by every
parent and this pad tiled in my office.
If the exact age of child is not known
the parent must decide at the best of
his or her knowledge the date uf birth
A census of all illiterate children be
tween the ages of ten and twenty
must also be made. Trustees read
carefully the instructions given on
census blanks and be governed ac
cordingly. I will not accept these re
ports unless they are correct.
Pearl Hindman. Supt.
FOR RENT About 9 acres of land.
19-2t. MRS. J. W. JACKMAN.
Mrs. L. L. Eubank is the agent for
the Spirella made to measure Corset,
the most comfortable and the most
durable that is manufactured. She
has sold them by the score and every
lady who has worn one speaks of the
Spirella in the highest terms. Mrs.
Eubank will call at your homes or you
can see her at her residence. Wait
and let her explain the advantages of
this popular corset. 19-3t.
Shooting at Russell Springs.
Juluis Gaskins, a well-known stave
dealer, of Russell county, was shot at
the Kimble Hotel, Russell Springs, last
Sunday afternoon by John Payne. The
weapon used was an automatic shotgun
and the load took effect in the victim's
face and breast. It is said that the
wounds are not serious. It is reported
here that an old grudge was the cause
of the trouble.
Dr. C. M. Russell, of this place, was
called to attend the wounded man.
Green Circuit Court.
Court opened at Greensburg Mon
day, Judge Thurman on 'he bench. We
learn that the docket is fuller than
usual, and that several very important
cases will be called for trial. Among
! the number are the two cases against
Jo Stroll, a former merchant, charged
with embezzlement. There are also
two embezzlement charges against J.
S. Mitchell, former cashier of the de
funct bank at Summer3ville. II. S.
Caven and fifteen others will also be
before the court, charged with confed
erating together for the purpose of in
timidating. Good Farm for Rem.
The farm, known as the R. T. Mc
Caffiee farm, is for rent. It is a good
one. Apply to
Ralph Waggener.
Died.
Mrs. Henrietta Hancock, a highly re
spectedold lady, die 1 in the Green river
section last Saturday night. She was
a daughter of Col. John Tupman. who
died many years ago The funeral and
interment took place last Sunday, a
large circle of relatives and friends be
ing present.
The County Judge of Green County
has failed to get any one to collect the
railroad debt. It is bad policy to dis
obey the mandates of a court. Some
thing will be doing after awhile.
Wanted, 0,000
Jones store.
20-2t
boards at Casey
Mr. E. L. Peese, who was emrjloved
in this office two years ago, has return
ed to tre cases and is doing good
service. lie is a first class compositor. '
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Bargains at Casey Jones' Store.
20-2t
Cassius Breeding sold George Cun
diff, last Thursday, a- span of mules for
$300.
Misses Mary Myers and Grace Con
over entertained a number of their
young friends at the home of the for
mer, a few evenings ago. Theie were
music, games, a contest and refresh
ments. All present spent the hours de
lightfully and was sorry when the
breaking up time came. Those present
were Misses Dora Eubank, Lenora
Lowe, Susan Miller, Ruth Ingram,
Mary Breeding, Marie Denton, Creel
Nell, Kate Gill, Cary Rosenfield, Loret
ta Dunbar and Mrs. Burdette and Aline
Richardson.
Messrs. Bryan English, Rex Hol
laday, Tom Patteson, Albia Eubank,
Bascom Dohonny, Doc Walker, Ernest
Harris, Ward'Denton, Cyrus Williams,
Edgar Diddle, Geo. Hancock, Jo
Knifley, Edgar Reed and Mr. Burdette,
The contest was tne best story writ
ten and the prize went to Miss Dora
Eubank.
For Sale.
Farms in Taylor and adjoining coun
ties. Also nice residence property in
Campbellsvjlle. See the N. W. Miller
Real Estate Agency before buying.
Office in the WoodBldg.
19-tf Campbellsville, Ky.
Green River Bridge Soon to be Replaced.
It will be remembered that the big
freshet, two months ago, washed off
the Green River Bridge at Plum Point,
and since that time the structure
has been in the bottom of the river.
Mr. Babb, of the Champion Bridge
Company, arrived last Wednesday, and
with a crew of hand3, is now engaged
in getting the parts from the river.
He thinks it can all be gotten out in six
or eight days, if rain does not inter
fere. Some of the parts will have to
be straightened and a few pieces order
ed from the factory. We think we are
safe in stating that at the end of a few
weeks the bridge will be replaced to the
great satisfaction of the people in that
end of the county.
I have accepted the agency for J.R.
Watkins Medical Co., in this county,
and will make a home to home can
vass You will find these goods at any
time at J. F. Patteson's store Colum
bia. I will be on the square the first
day of every court. These goods need
no recommendation as they have been
tried by the people of this county and
have given perfect satisfaction. Call
at the above named store if you should
need any of these goods before I call
on you. These goods can also be found
at D. M. Moore's, at, Garlm-
Uespt.
S G. Benny
Three to ihe Pen From Liberty.
Judge J. C. Carter stopped for din
ner in Columbia, last Thursday, on his
return from the Liberty circuit court
to his home in Tompkinsville While
here he informed a News man that he
had a busy court at Liberty. Thos
Miller, charged with seduction, was
given four years in the penitentiary
Wm. Swearinger was given one year
and eight months for same offense, and
John Wethington, charged with hog
stealing, got an indeterminate term
from one to five vears. .
Peafowls Wanted,
$1.50 to
$2.00 each
W. T. Hodgen.
Campbellsville, Ky.
All Odd Fellows, in regular standing,
are urged to attend Columbia Lodge,
No. 230, uext Thursday night There
will be work in the initiatory and sec
ond degree. All meetings of late have
been of special interest and everv
member should attend unless prevented
by sickness Brethern of sister lodges
are extended a cordinl invitation
Geo. R. Reed, N. G
Mrs S. T. Hughes met with an ac
cident last Saturday afternoon. She
was in Columbia and had started home,
when she reached the hill, just beyond
S. H. Muchel's place, and in descending
it, the bolt which held the shafts, broke
and the horse started in a run. The
buggv as upset and Mrs. Hughes
thrown to the ground. She was con
siderably bruised, but not seiioush
hurt.
Columbia Lodge, No. 96, F. and A.
M., will meet next Friday night
Work in first. All Masons in good
standing invited. ,
J. R. Garnett, Master.
Have Goff Broa. to break your gar
den. -20-2t
A Very Sick Mai
Mr. John W. Haynes, a fintjid Ken
tucky gentleman, who lives inRa33eU
county, just over the Adair lint about
one mile from Montpelier, ha3 oen in
a critical condition for several n,nths.
Every body in the neighborhood ; in
terested in his condition and f riena can
daily to offer their assistance, hile
he is receiving the best of meojal
skill it 13 not thought he can survre
but a short time. He has been a us
ful man to his community, and sine
taken sick he has been greatly missec
from the business affairs of the neigh
borhood. We would be glad to hear of
a change in his condition for the better.
Will Build a Handsome Residence.
Mr. Walker Bryant, County Court
Clerk, purchased four acre3 of land,
last Wednesday, from Mrs. Sarah Brad
shaw. It is located on Pea Ridge and
adjoins the property of Dr. W. R. Gris
som, a beautiful site. Consideration,
S1.900. Mr. Bryant will erect a hand
some residence, a two story structure,
modern plan. He is undecided whether
he will build a brick or a frame. He
will install water works, and make it
one of Columbia's most convenient
homes.
flow the Vote Stands
The following is the standing of the
candidates at the Parlor Circle, up to
and including last Saturday night:
Dora Eubank 9,100
Mary Smith 8,750
Mary Breeding 3,250
Margaret Lovett 3,000
"Sell Tarter 1,000
Mollie Jeffries 700
We have closed our mill in order to
put in new machinery; will be closed
from 30 to 60 days. We will continue
to buy wheat.
Richardson & Walker.
20-lt
Jailers to Get More Fees.
One reason assigned for the big
scramble on in almost every county for
the office of Jailer is that the ''boys"
have gotten "wise" to the fact that
beginning January 1. 1914. when the
new officials assume office, the fees
will be increased 50 per cent. Under
an act of the Legislature which takes
effect the then Jailers will be allowed
75 cents a day for feeding prisoners in
their charge instead of 50 cents a day
as now allowed. In many counties
this increase will make the Jailers' of
fice the best paying one and account
for the numerous candidates.
Eugene Weathington, representing
The Adair Spoke Co., bought, last
Thursday, a bdundary of hickory timber
from Mr. J. A. Diddle, estimated to
make 500,000 spokes. This timber will
be cut and hauled to the yard in Co
lumbia as quickly as possible. This
company now ha3 many thousands of
spokes stacked on their yard, and some
time in May the machinery will be in
stalled and the manufactory started
The banner, a paper that was
published at Burkesville, was burned
out the first of last week. Insurance
on the plant, fcSOO We have not learn
ed whether another plant will be in
stalled. Sometime before the fire the
outfit was submerged by water, and it
required two months to clean the tvne
and machinery.
Sow to Coilect Account.
l Vo rrIla rt-ne ..! n . -
t ..wui.cuu iiuica aiiu ciccuimi ana
look after claims anywhere in the
Uqited States and make no charges
unless we collect.
May's Collection Agency,
Somerset, Ky!Jfc
Next Thursday, an i FrirW TO;n K.
I . J " "
opening days at Russell & Co's store.
Come to town and see the spring at
tractions. The largest stock that has
been in Columbia for several seasons
will be on display. See" dvertiftment
on our editorial page
Tbe heavy rains, last Thursday night,
did considerable damage to land in
some portions of the county It is said
that the washouts in some locations
were greater than for many years.
Foxes Wanted.
Grey Foxes S2.50, Bed Foxes $5.00
i fiuuKs so.uu to 53.UU each; coons 81.25,
and express, bend name of your ex-
press office in first letter.
j W. T. Hodgen,
: Box 232 Campbellsville, Ky.
S. M. Burdette, of thi3 place, sold
five mules to HenryS?nder;. ht week
at an "average S106.25 per hc-j.
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