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COLUMBIA, ADAIR COUNTY, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY APRIL 23, 1913.
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it is Where Things and Men Grow.
Charles T. Moore, a writer on the
Louisville Times", started out Friday
of last week, as was published in that
paper, to find the location of Columbia
Ky. He visited many market places,
observing the good things on sale, and
an impression was created in his mind
that they came from this place. He
asked a number of hucksters to locate
the town, but received no definite an
swer, and believing that he is anxious
for the information, we will proceedjto
tell him.
Columbia is located in the South,
Central portion of the State and is
surrounded by some of the best' farm
ing lands in the Commonwealth. It is
here where from fifteen, to twenty
barrels of corn are grown to the acre;
where the stately Oak and Poplar nod
to the traveler as he passes along the
highways; where every thing to refresh
the inner man grows in abundance
and where peace reigns supreme. It
is here where the crystal waters of
Green river and Russell creek flow
through the county of Adair, game
fish in great abundance being in the
same; where the city chap is often
seen angling for the perch and bass
It is a fresh air country where the
women and girls are rosy, and where
the men have strength sufficient to
knock down a steer.
It is here where nearly every family
keep Jersey cows, the products of same
being shipped to Louisville, in order
that the city folk may see and taste
real butter. Oleomargerlne is not
wanted here.
Fruits of every variety are grown
here, the luscious strawberries, peach
es, and appricots being the favorites.
The town of Columbia is an educa
tional point. For more than a half
century good schools have been main
tained, young men and young women
from all parts of the State being in
attendance.
The town has furnished this State
with a Governor in the person of Thos.
E. Bramlett, a Lieutenant Governor,
J. R. Hindman, three Congressmen,
and one Attorney General, in the per
son of James Garnett. P. W. Hardin,
who served the State twelve years as
Attorney General, was born and reared
here. This town furnished the Cir
cuit Judges in the district to which
Adair has belonged for more than forty
years, and if all signs do not fail it will
furnish the next Appellate Judge for
the Third district in the person of Hon.
Rollin Hurt.
Mr. Moore will probably conclude
that Columbia is on the map; that its
surroundings and the town are places
where good things and men grow.
It is a place where the merchants
keep well selected stocks; where every
boy who has readied the age of seven
years can swim, and where the twelve
year old lad can take his 32 rifle, go to
the woods: returning with a string of
squirrels. It is a town where all law
abiding white citizens are on equality,
and where but one man has been killed
in a difficulty since the civil war.
If Mr. Moore will come to Colnmbia
we will guarantee that he will spend
the time pleasantly and be pleased
with the best inland town in Ken
tucky. He would have an opportuni
ty of walking on concrete from the
rising of the sun to the setting there
of, and at meal time furnished with
all the fish and fried chicken his ap
petite would crave.
Notice.
Judge N. H. Moss, County Judge and
Gordon Montgomery, County Attorney,
are notified that 1 will on the 2Gth day
of April, 1913, file an application be
fore the Board of Prison Commission
ers for a parole from a sentence in the
penstentiary for manslaughter, ren
dered in the Adair Circuit Court.
25-lt. Joseph Burbridge.
The Lindsey-Wilson will employ an
experienced teacher who will take
charge of the studies heretofore under
Prof. Neilson. Rev. J. S. Chandler
will take some classes, but he will not
be in the school-room all the time.
He will be more of a manager, look
ing after the general needs of the in
stitution. He is a man who stands
high in the Louisville Conference, and
the Educational Board selected him
because of his executive ability.
Rev. 1. 11. Grimsley taught a ten
night's singing school at Antioch clos
ing Monday night, April 14th, with
fine success. He began a second term
on last Friday night with a larger at
tendance than before ' He will also
have a class on the organ.
Messrs. R. W. Shirley, Charles Hind
man and several other heads of fami
lies living between here andMilltown,
have had boxes installed in their resi
dences, and can now talk direct to Co
lumbia, day or night.
Eloped to Tennessee.
Last Friday afternoon Mr. Press
Miller and Miss Ruth Ingram eloped
for Tennessee and were married some
time during the day Saturday, re
turning to this place the first of this
week.
It will be remembered that the
couple attempted to get married in
Jeffersonville several weeks ago, but
were foiled by the young lady's fa
ther. It seems that they were determined
"in their intentions, and their associ
ates knew that it was only a question
oftime when they would again leave
hom,e for the purpose of becoming
one, hence Friday's elopement was
not altogether a surprise.
The bride is a daughter of Mr and
Mrs. W. I. Ingram. Mr. Ingram being
a prominent merchand of Columbia,
who was opposed to the marriage.
The groom is a young business man,
who conducts a grocery store on the
square, and is a son of Dr. and Mrs.
S. P. Miller.
The News extends its best wishes to
the young couple, that happiness and
prosperity may attend them through
life.
Friday's Game.
The Somerset High School base ball
team crossed bats with L. W. T. S. at
this place Friday afternoon and as a
result of the meeting the people of
the town and schools were permitted
to witness the most interesting game
of the season this far.
The game was close and well played
by both teams who contested bitterly
for the victory until the close of the
ninth inning when the score stood 7-5
in favor of L. W. T. S.
Sullivan pitched for L. W. T. S.
striking out 10 men and allowing 6
hits. He was well backed by every
player on his team. Hubble pitched
for Somerset and although he was
ably assisted by the other men of his
team, he lacked control at several vi
tal stages. He struck out 4 and al
lowed G hits.
The next game of the season will be
played Saturday against St. Marys
and a fine game is expected.
REPORT OFTHECONDITION
OF THE
GRADYVILLE STATE
BANK,
Doing Business at Town of
Gradyville County1 of Adair
State of Kentucky.
At the Close of Business on
the 4th day of Apr. 1913.
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts 22 294 18
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 240 75
Stocks, Bonds and other Securities 400 75
Due from Bants 11 773 17
Cash on hand A 992 37
Banking: House Furniture and
Fixtures 2 917 69
Total $ 39 62G91
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in,-n
Cash 15 000 00
Surplus Funds 54 59
Undivided Profits, less expenses
and taxes paid 475 91
Deposits Subject to check 24 033 41
Unpaid Dividends 63 00
39 62G 91
STATE OF KENTUCKY .
County of Adair (Set.
We J. A. Diddle andC. O, Moss President and
Cashier of the above named Bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true to the
best of our knowlengre and belief.
J. A. Diddle, President.
C. O. Moss, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th,
day of Apr. 1913.
My commission expires January 22, 1910.
Clem Keltner Notary Public
Correct
W. IE Wilmore
J. F. Pendleton
Strong Hill
Directors.
Mrs. Bettie Penick, of Elkton, Ky.,
announces the engagement o f her
daughter, Miss Grace Cecil, to Mr.
Thomas T. Marshall, of Henderson,
Ky. The marriage will take place in
June. The intended bride has many
relatives in Adair county. The moth
er of the young lady was a niece of
W. W. Cabell, deceased, and she is
closely retated to the Hancock fam
lies of Adair.
Mr. Elijah Moore, an attorney of
Libert', Casey county, and Miss Daisy
Givens, a teacher of same place, were
married at Moreland one day last
week. Eld. W. G. Montgomery per
formed the ceremony. The couple are
popular and will reside at Liberty.
Mr. J. E. Gowdy, of Campbellsville,
the well-known stave dealer, was in
Columbia for a few hours last Thurs
day. While here he purchased 300,000
staves from Mr. J. H. Young, paying
about $13,000.
Married after Twenty-Five Years
Courtship.
Miss Prudy Stackhouse, of Webb's
X Roads, Ky , was married to Mr.
James Cravens, of Humble, Ky., last
Thursday morning.
The Bride aged 41, Is the only child
of the old Rebel soldier, Bennett
Stackhouse, and the Groom aged 44 jis
a very industrious farmer.
They were quietly married at the
home of Bro. Tommy Grimes, after
which they returned to Mr. Charley
Cravens, brother of the groom, where
about 40 of their friends received them.
Dinner was served immediately and
such a dinner, no one can imagine, only
those who are acquainted with Mrs.
Cravens extremely good cooking.
The table was nicely decorated with
flowers, fruits and candies, and dinner
served in three courses by competent
waiters.
The bride and groom will live at the
home of the old soldier, and their
many friends wish them a long, happy
and useful lives.
A Long and Useful Life Ended.
Sarah Rebecca Thomas, of the
Egypt neighborhood, died April 13th,
1913, at the home of her son-in-law,
Jerome Hardwjck. Mrs. Thomas was
born Oct. 6th, 1827. Her maiden name
was Evans, daughtar of Benjamine
Evans, and is the last of six children.
She was married to Nelson Thomas in
1847 and settled at the home where
they lived together at the same place
48 years at which time Mr. Thomas
died. She continued to reside at the
same rilace until a few years before
her death. She suffered two strokes
of paralysis, the first one about seven
years ago from which she ralied, later
she had a second stroke from which
she partially recovered, but she has
been on the decline for several years.
Twelve children were born to this
union, ten of whom survive her, six
sons and four daughters. Seven of the
children attended the funeral.
Three of her sons reside in the West.
She surrendered her young life to God
in her youthful days and united with
the Christian Church at Mt. Pleasant
with her husband shortly after her
marriage and fought a good fight and
kept the faith until the end came and
was ready to go. Her ten living chil
dren are all Christians and are all
prosperous and good citizens. As a
companion she was indeed a helpmate,
and did her part well in the making
of the new home, which was then sur
sounded with an unbroken forest. As
a mother she trained her children to
industry and obedience and in the fear
of the Lord.
She leaves behind her a splendid
heritage in her sons and daughters as
citizens, good neighbors and Christ
ians. The funeral services were held at
the old home and was atiended by a
large number of old neighbors, rela
tives and friends.
She leaves besides her ten children
4G grandchildren and 28 great grand
children and one great, great grand
child. Will say to the children grieve
not for mother, but think of her death
as a victory and coronation.
Z. T. W.
Dropped Dead.
Mr. John McClister, who was a mer
chant at Dirigo, this county, dropped
dead at his place of business Tuesday
of last week. He leaves a wife and
several children. At the time death
came Mr. McClister was removing his
stock of dry goods from an old store
house to a new building he had just
completed.
The deceased was born and reared
at Gadberry, this county, and was a
good citizen. His death brought sor
row to many relatives and friends.
Mr. J. W. Walker and Mr. T. E.
Waggener have formed a partnership
in the milling business. They have
purchased first-class machinery from
Mr. C. F. Mantz, Campbellsville,
which will be removed to this place
and installed in the mill-house now
occupied by the Midget Machinery.
The Midget mill belongs to Mr. Hugh
Richaidson, who will remove it. In a
few weeks the new mill will be in
operation, turning out first class roller
flour.
In last week's issue we stated,
through mistake, that the county levy
was one dollar. It is only 50 cents,
the whole tax, State and county, is
one dollar.
Erank Karns, a well-known young
man, whose home is about four miles
from Columbia, and Miss Helen Nea
gle, of Camp Knox, eloped to Gretna
Green last week and got married.
Delightfully Entertained.
Last Thursday the Missionary Soci
ety of the Methodist Church met at
the appointed hour with well-filled
baskets at the home of Judge and Mrs.
J. J; Simpson to spend the day. At
the noon hour all were served with a
most bountiful and delicious lunch,
with Madams J. O. Russell, G. B.
Smith and Miss Nettie Clark acting as
waitresses.
The morning hour was spent in so
cial conversation with good christian
fellowship prevailing throughout the
entire day.
In the afternoon a very interesting
program was rendered, Brazil being
the subject of our Mission study.
Mrs. P. D. Neilson and Mrs. C. M.
Russel read interesting papers, and
Rev.Chanedler gave a very appropriate
and instructive talk on the subject.
After the program was completed the
business of the society was taken up
and two new members were added to
the roll. It was a most enjoyable day
and each one present showed their
deep appreciation of the hospitality
shown them by Judge and Mrs. Simp
son. The following were present:
Judge and Mrs. J. J. Simpson, Rev.
J. S. Chandler, Madams J. O. Russel,
P D. Neilson, W: F. Hogard, Geo.
Stevenson, Geo. Wilson, C. M. Rus
sell, G. B. Smith, Sam Breeding, Geo.
Staples, W. T. McFarland, Emily
Burton, Bettie Atkins, Jim English,
John Sandusky, Misses Mattie Sinclair
Nettie Clark and Mary Catherine
Russell.
Judgment for Five Hundred
Dollars.
The case of Mrs. Ellensworth
against Hugh Richardson, suit for
damages, was called in the Bullitt
circuit court last week. Judge W. W.
Jones and Attorney General Jas. Gar
nett represented Mr. Richardson.
Mrs. Ellensworth sued for a large sum,
but she was given a judgment for on
ly five hundred dollars, and that was
thought to have been excessive. The
claim against Browning and Young
was dismissed on peremptory instruc
tions. Report af Trie Condition
of The
BANK OF RUSSELL
SPRINGS.
Doing Business at the Town of
Russell SDrings, County of
Russell, State of Kentucky
At the close of Business on 4th
day of April 1913.
RECOURSES.
Loans and Discounts
54 769 01
Overdrafts, Secured and
Unsecured
Stocks, Bonds and other
Securities
1 443 12
Due from Banks
13 634 10
5 500 69
Cash on hand
Checks and other casn
items
Banking House. Furniture
and Fixtures
4 700 00
Total 80 09S 92
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in,
in cash 15 000 00
Surplus Fund 4 000 00
Undivided Profits, less
expenses and taxe3 paid 424 63
Deposits subject to check 59 574 24
Time Deposits 1 100 00 60 674 21
Cashier's checks outstand
ing '
Total 80 093 92
STATE OF KENTUCKY I 0 .
County of Russell f bcU
We, S. Wilson and Robert Ingram. President
and Cashier of the above named Bank, do sol
emnly swear that the above statement i s true
the best of our knowledge and belief,
S. Wilson. President.
Robert Ingram, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th
day of Apr. 1913.
My Commission Eptre3 Jan. 9, 1916.
Daniel Wilson, Notary Public.
S. Wilson.
U. G. Rexroat,
D. Wilson,
Directors.
There is one great advantage in
living off a railroad, we are not
bothered with tramps. We venture
the assertion that tehre are not as
many as a half dozen tramps who vis
it Columbia in a year. "We do not
remember of seeing a single one in
the past six months. In small rail
road towns they are continuously
knocking at the cook room door, and
are a source of great annoyance.
The Adair County News, besides
keeping its job presses running, got
out three papers last week. Our own,
The Russell's Creek Baptist and the
Blue and White, a school paper. Fif-ty-four
columns of type were set for
the three papers.
A little frost here Monday morning,
but not enough to damage vegetation
Caught in Metcalfe County.
Wm. H. Price, who was paroled
from the Michigan City, Ind., pen
itentiary April 30th, 1010, with the
understanding he was not to leave the
State of Indiana, was arrested on
Flat Rock, Metcalfe county, last
Thursday, M. C. Winfrey and O. P.
Willis, deputy Sheriffs of Adair coun
ty, making the arrest. Price has been
living in Metcalfe almost continuous
ly since he left Indiana, having a wife
where the arrest was made. It is re
ported that Price whipped his com
panion some time ago, and for the act
he was reported to the Warden of the
Michigan City, penitentiary.
All the facts were furnished A. D.
Patteson Sheriff of this county by the
Indiana authorities, which resulted in
Prices arrest, as stated above.
When tine deputies reached Columbia
Thursday night with the prisoner, the
Warden at Michigan City was notified
by wire, a man reaching here Friday
night, returning with him to the In
diana prison.
Price was sent to prison for a mali
cious assault.
A Quiet Wedding.
On last Sunday at 4 o'clock p. m.,
Mr. James T. Hood and sister with
Wood Montgomery drove up to Mr.
Champ Butlers. In a short time the
preacher came, and the ceremonv was
said that made one of two hearts, of
James T. Hood and Miss Jennie But
ler. The surprise was that none of
Mr. Butler's family nor Mr. Hood's,
save one member, knew any thing of
the approaching wedding until a few
minutes before it happened, neither
was such a thing suspected in the
neighborhood.
The young couple had been so quiet
in their courtship that no one thought
of any special intimacy developing in
to even a fondness for eaci other. So
they are entitled to the prize for the
greatest surprise wedding of any pre
vious one in all this country. They
are splendid young people, and have
the best wishes of all the people in
the community.
Z. T. Williams.
In the District Court of the United
States.
FOR WESTERN DISTRICT OF
KENTUCKY, IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the matter of William L. Gad
berry a Bankrupt.
On this 18th day of April A. D., 1913,
on considering the petition of the
aforesaid bankrupt for discharge, filed
on the 3rd day of April, A. D., 1913, it
is ordered by the court that a hearing
be had upon the same on the 24th day
of May, A. D., 1913, before said court
at Louisville in said district, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon, or as near
thereto as practicable, and that notice
thereof be published one time in the
Adair County News a newspaper
printed in said district, and that all
known creditors and other persons in
interest may appear at said time and
place and show cause, if any they
have, why the prayer of said petitioner
should not be granted.
Witness the Honorable Walter
Evans, Judge of said Court, and the
seal thereof, Bowling Green, in said
district, on the 18th day of April A.
D., 1913.
A.-G. Ronald, Clerk.
By Essie Potts, D. C. .
Value of Stock in Adair County.
The following figures were taken
from the assessor's book:
There are in Adair county 3,437
horses, valued at S224,894. Number of
mules, 3,250, valued S159,509; eattle,
5, 135, valued at $101,418; Sheep, 3,
175, valued at S6.931; hogs, 11,849,
valued at S50,21S; Jacks, 42, valued at
$3,430: Jennets, 22, valued at $445.
How the Vote Stands
The following is the standing of the
candidates at the Parlor Circle, up to
and including last Saturday night:
Dora Eubank 23,750
Mary Smith 22,850
Nell Tarter 17,550
Eva Walker " 11,700
Margaret Lovett 7,250
The fishing season has opened, but
very few of the finny tribe have been
caught up to this writing. It is be
lieved that fish are plentiful in Rus
sell's creek and Green river, and that
the sport will be fine in a few weeks.
Mr. George Keeton, who lives on
Sand Lick, fell from his wagon, a few
days ago breaking one of his legs.
Last week was delightful for farm
work and many acres of ground were
turned.
Talking of Going West.
We would be glad to see every young
man in Columbia in some profitable
employment, but the business is not
here to accommodate them all, hence
quite a number have no regular en
gagement. Those who have reached
their majority, and who are out of
employment because the business is
not here, are dissatisfied, and will
eventually go elsewhere, though they
dislike very much to leave their old
home. There are places for them i n
the West, always are, for well-qualified
man, and those who want to
build up a bank account, in their bast
years, could not be censured for going
to a more thriving country. If any of
our young men should contract the
Western fever, leaving the parental
roof for a more thriving country, we
trust that when they pile up riches,
they will return to the old stamping,
ground to spend their money.
For Sale.
Two good road wagons, 1 a 3 in., the
other a 3.
Jo Williams,
Montpelier, Ky
Ad. 26-2t
The Odd Fellows Hall at Jamestown
will be dedicated on Saturday, the
2Gthinst. Several speakers will be
present, and the exercises promises to
be interesting. There will be dinner
on the square and many members of
sister lodges will be present. It will
evidently be a big day in Jamestown.
For Rent.
House, close to public square with
good gardenjlot.
Frank Sinclair.
Read the statement of the State
Bank, Gradyville, which appears in
this issue. It is one of tne best state
ments this bank has published since
it was organized a few years ago. This
of course will be very gratifying to the
stockholders, showing that it is in
good hands.
"Aunt" Catherine Williams, colored,
celebrated her one hundredth birth
day at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Parker Jackman, in this city, Friday,
the 18th, inst. A number of her white
lady friends calledjjduring the day,
and she received numerous presents.
The contractors, McFarland and
Feese, are getting along nicely with
Mr. Bruce Montgomery's residence
which is going up on Greensburg
street. It will be a handsome, two
story, seven room building and.. will
add greatly to the appearance of that
part of the street.
Mr. and W. A. Coffey entertained
Rev. and Mrs. O. P. Bush, Rev. J. N.
Crawford and wife and Prof. C. Tur
ner and wife at G. o'clock dinner one
afternoon last week. It was an after-
noon of much enjoyment.
All teachers who expect to attend
the Educational Association in Louis
ville will please notify Miss Pearl
Hindman, who will furnish them val
uable information.
Mr. W. H. Wilson, of this place, wil
take full charge of the hotel at Leba
non Junction the first of May. He
has purchased the interest of his part
ner, Mr. Buei Hendrickson.
Mr. Elmo Strange is at Russell
Springs assisting Mr. I. M. Tuller in
installing a printing outfit, a paper to
be started in that place.
We have a good young Jack which
will be peamilted to serve a few
mares.
Murray Bros.
Ad.
Mrs. Mattie Vance celebrated her
forty-fifth birthday last Saturday. A
delightful dinner was spread and &
number of relatives invited.
Big game at Lindsey-Wilson Park
next Saturday afternoon, St. Marys
against Lindsey-Wilson. Usual ad
mission price.
Mr. Jo M? Rosenfield will play with
the Lexington team this season, and
left for that city last Saturday.
Mr. W. H. Gill, of the firm Wilson
& Gill, purchased a soda fountain
.while-in Louisville, last week.
I am receiving quite a 'lot of nice
mattings. Don't fail to see my line
before you buy.
Frank Sinclair.
J. H. Smith sold W. W. Edwards, of
Campbellsville, last Thursday, sixty-
I hogs'at Q cents.
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