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r V r ". .' . ' . - - VOLUMF XVI COLUMBIA, ADAIR COUNTY, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY MAY 7, 1913. NUMBER 27 ' Wm (fattttuj Metal W 4B Ui fr . y W DEATH OFA PROM INENT PHYSICIAN. Dr. E. A. Waggener Crosses Over to the Other Side Monday Morning a Few Minutes Before 9 O'clock. Last Monday morning just before 9 o'clock. Dr. E. A. Waggener, who - has made his home in Columbia for several years, boarding at the Han cock Hotel, passed beyond the veil, his single daughter, Miss Catherine Waggener, and several relatives and friends being with him in his last mo ments. Eighteen years ago, but few physi cians and surgeons had a more exten sive reputation than the deceased. He was a man of superior intellect, a ' constant reader, and was up on all diseases the human family heirs. Eighteen years ago h e met with an accident at Burlington, Iowa, where he was practicing; was terribly crushed, many bones being broken, and siuca that occurrence he was an invalid, but at times did consider able oflice practice. He was not only well posted in the profession, but was well versed in the current history of the country, and was, when feeling well, an interesting conversationalist. The doctors of this county recognized him as a learned physician, giving his opinions weight. His boyhood days were spent in Co lumbia and its vicinity, his ancestors having been born and reared in the county, and when he returned tothis place, about five years ago, he told the writer that he expected to end his days here, that the town lelt more like home to him than any other place. When the Civil war came Dr. Waggener was living either at Greens burg or Munfordsville. He enlisted in the Confederate army, joining his un cle's company, Capt. John Adair, went South and was in a number of engagements. After the first two years of hostilities, he was transferred from capt. Adair's company, Gen. Jo Lewis' regiment, to Morgan's com mand, serving until the war closed. Soon after peace was declared he took up the study of medicine and gradu ated from three medical institutions, located respectfully in Louisville, Philadelphia and K"ew York. He came from an old arristocratic i familv and was proud of his lineage. ne was a son of thomas Waggener abd a grandson of Edmund P. Wag-' gene-r, and was born at Greensburg s-Wir-iiinie years ago. Th e deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church, but no funeral discourse was delivered. The reading of passages of scripture, song and prayer at the grave concluded the exercises. The intement was at ten a. m., this (Tuesday) in the city cemetery, a large circle of sympathizing friends being present. This paper extends its sympathy to the two surviving daughters. Program. The following is the program for Decoration Day at Bear Wallow, May 30, 1913: 1. Welcome address Rev. James Burton. 2. Response by Rev. I. M. Grimsley. 3. Singing, led by R. P. Grimsley. 4. Preaching at 10 o'clock by Revs. Joe Pierce and Marion Antle. 5. Decorating the graves of the old soldiers and others. 6. Dinner. 7. Memorial address by Rev. Tobias Huffaker. 8. Recitation by any who will. 9. Talks by any who wish. Every body cordially invited to come and bring well-filled baskets. J. B. Burton ) T. J. Holmes J- Com. J. D. Burton ) In a very short time all the old Bap tist church will be removed from the site, and in a week or two thereafter the work on the foundation for the .new structure will commence. The new building is to be one of the hand somest church edifices in all this coun try. It will be brick, modern in de sign. v .. " An interesting historical article, written by Mr. J. K. Mitchell, Os borne, Kansas, is published o n our secosd page. The Adair Circuit court will con vene Monday week. The sheriff, A. D. Patteson, is up with his work. Born, to the wife of W. D. Harmon, May 3, a son Finis Hayden. Death or a Former Resident Mr. J. T. Kemp, brother of Mr. G. A. Kemp, this place, died at . his lajte residence in Bradfordsville, Marion county, last Friday morning at 6 o'clock. The deceased was born and reared in Adair county, and for quite aN number of years resided in Columbia. As we are informed, he was a victim of stomach trouble, and was on the de cline for more than ax year. He was a man of excellent character, making many friends at his adopted home. He was industrious, and starting in life a poor boy, his pluck and energy accumulated a very good estate. For many years he was a general mer chant, but growing tired of confine ment, he purchased a fine farm where he died, taking the deepest interest in its cultivation. Early jn life he made a profession of his faith in Christ, united with the Baptist Church, living a consistent member until called to his reward. The deceased' many Adair county friends will be sorry to learn of his passing, and Bradfordsville has sus tained a great loss. There is no way to estimate the grief that lingers with the wife and six children, and the sur viving brother. The exact age of Mr. Kemp is not known to us, but we be lieve he was sixty-two or three years old. The "writer knew him from a boy and at all times regarded him as a staunch, upright citizen. Seriously Shot, Last Saturday night week Mr. Finis Rogers, son of Mr. W. T. Rogers, who was reared in the Keltner neighbor hood, and who was well known in the Western part of Adair county, was seriously shot at Chattanooga, Tenn. Young Rogers is a druggist, and was preparing to close his store for the night, when two negroes entered and asked for change. While they were being accommodated they commericed shooting. m One ball entered Mr. Rog ers' breast at the nipple, passed through him and lodged in a boy clerk of the store. The negroes escaped. The family of Mr. W. R. Myers, this place, is related to Mr. Rogers, and a letter to them states that while the wound is serious the patient has a' fighting chance to recover. Attention Candidates. Candidate for county offices will now, get busy with petitions to get on the ballot. The primary law says that candidates seeking party nominations may circulate their petitions on and after May 3, and must be filed with the County Court Clerk not later than July 3. Any nominating petition circulated before May 3 will be de clared worthless and will disqualify the candidates from getting on the ballot. Candidates are required to have on their petitions the signatures of not less than 3 per cent, and not anexcess of 10 per cent, of the voters of the party in -which they seek the nomination. This is based on the party's vote for President at die last general election. Sunday week Rev. A. R. Kasey, for mer pastor of the Methodist Church, this place, will preach the baccalau reate sermon before the pupils of the Lindsey-Wilson at the 11 o'clock hour. Services will be at the church and ev erybody is invited. Monday morning in tho Lindsey-Wilson Chapel, he will deliver the address to the graduating class. A copy of the first issue of Russell County Advance, published at Russell Springs by 1. M. Tuller, who is its ed itor, reached our table Wednesday af ternoon. It is a six page, four column sheet, and it has been well gotten up. It contains a great deal of local matter and the selected matter is timely. The print is all right and the make-up shows skill. We welcome the Ad vance to our exchange list, and trust that the editor may be profited by its publication. A primary for the post-office at Campbellsville was held last: Saturday. There were only two entries, Thomas Newton and Charley Fleece. Result, Kewton 116: Fleece90. W. I. Meader, who has been endorsed by Congress man Johnson, "just chawed on." There will be a meeting of the Adair County Medical Society, at Dr. Cart wright's office in Columbia on Friday, May 9, 1913, at 10 o'clock, at which ev ery physician in the county is expect ed to attend. There will be Mothers Day Exercis es at the Christian Church Sunday morning. A program with songs and recitations will be prepared. Genuine bottle coca cola at Henry Ingram's. A Happy Marriage. Jamestown, Ky.t May 1st, 1913. Soon after preaching was over at the Christian church last Wednesday night, Mr.- R. E. Lloyd and Miss Jossie Dockery, of this place, were happily married by Rev. D. T. Tarter. , Mr. Lloyd is a fine young lawyer and as nice a'young man as can be found anywhere. And Miss Dockery is one of our finest young ladies in these parts, and is loved by all. After being congratulated the young couple went to their new home, on Water street which is a nice cottage, near the home of H. H. Dunbar. The news,spread like wild fire, and by 11:10 a band of 50 men and boys armed with tea-bells, dinner bells, pans, and various instuments to help out, surrounded the house and in a short time all on that street were aroused from their peaceful slumber by many good songs and the great noise created by the happy band of boys. We all extend our hearty congratu lations to them and wish them many days of prosperity. At Carmel Church. Please announce through your col umns that there will be Decoration at Carmel church and graveyard May 30, 1913. All are cordially solicited to at tend, especially old soldiers of the Civil and Spanish Wars. Old Ex-confederates are cordially invited to at tend. PROGRAMME. 10. Singing and Devotional Exer cises. 10.35. Soldiers Jnarch and decorate graves of their comrades. 11. Sermon by the Rev. Chandler. 12. Dinner. 1 :30. Song and Devotional E vercises 2. Sermon. Fill your baskets and come out. A nice enjoyable time is expected. Committee. Death at Gradyvilie. Mr. Jas. Gist, who was a brother-in-law of Dr. L. C. Kell, he having mar ried the Doctor's sistw. died at Grady vilie last Friday night? He was about thirty-five years old and recently re moved from Texas to Adair county. To Timber Men. I am representing E. R. Spotswood & Son, Lexington, Ky. I want to buy boundaries of timber in Adair and ad joining counties. Address, C. M. Herriford, Columbia, Ky. Ad. 27-tf ' On the 10th of April Mr. L. C. Pow ell, whose home is near Gleuville, met with a serious accident. He was kick ed by a mule, breaking one of his legs above the knee. He has been confin ed to his bed ever since but hopes to be able to get out before long. Our failure to mention this earlier was due to the fact that our corespondent in that community has been negligent in his reports, and we failed to hear, it. We trust Mr. Powell will soon be abl e to stir. He is a good citizen,' an , up right man and we will be glad to shrke his hand when able to come to Columbia. Mr. Wade Helm, of this place, who is employed at Ashland, Ky., met with a very serious accident, it is reported, a few days ago. He was on a scaffold, eight or ten feet high, which gave way, and young Helm was dashed to the ground. It was first thought that he was fatally hurt, but word from Ashland states that he is improving and will doubtless be all right in a short time. Mr. Charles Sanders, son of Mr. Frank Sanders, of this county, who is teaching in the State of Kansas, is measuring up to full requirements. At the close of his school in April he was served with an elegant dinner and re-employed on an. increase of salary. His many friends here are proud of the high esteem in which he is held in his new location and the splendid success he is achieving. The mountain CitySteam boat sank on Cumberland -river last Wednesday, not far from Burntride. It was heav ily loaded with freight andthe loss is said to be $20,000. A RusselFs Creek Baptist Sunday school Convention was organized at Campbellsville last Sunday. Quite a delegation of Columbians went over. The program for Field Day exercises, May 9, is the best one ever gotten out- Let every body attend and enjoy the day. , Noted Actor Under the Knife. Special from Indianapolis: "Otis Skinner, the actor, underwent an operation here to-day for the re moval of an abscess back of the ear. Dr. Lafayette Page, of the Indiana University School of Medicine, who performed the operation, said that, while Mr. Skinner withstood the knife in good shape, his condition was seri ous. The actor has been troubled with his ear for about a month, and the trouble had become so deeply seat ed, Dr. Page said, that it had almost reached the membrane of the brain. Mr. Skinner should be able to leave the hospital in three weeks, if there are no complications, according to the specialist. "Mr. Skinner came here yesterday from Boston, where he had just con cluded an engagement, to consult Dr. Page. The operation was decided on and the actor wired for his wife to come to Indianapolis. She did not arrive here until after the opperation had been performed.' " Dr. Page was born and reared in Co lumbia, and is a brother of Mr. Jas. T. Page. Post Office Robbed. . The post office at Monticello was entered by robbers last Thursday night, the safe blown open, and two hundred and fifty dollars taken. The sheriff, so it is reported here, organ ized a posse next morning and started to run down the thieves. The man who carries the mail between Colum bia and Creelsboro, reported here Saturday morning, that the robbers, four men and one woman, were caught by the Wayne county authorities Fri day morning, below Creelsboro, and 81,500 was found on their persons. Republican Committee Meeting. The Republican Committee o f Adair County is hereby called to meet at the Court House in Columbia, Ky., at 1 o'clock p. m. on Monday, May 19th 1913, to consider such questions as may, effect the interest and success of said party. All Republicans, regardless of how they may have voted at the last November election, are cordially in vited, to be present. W. F. Sanders, Chairman. Called to FranKfort. Judge N. H. Moss has been notified to appear before the Board of Equal ization, Frankfort, and show cause why the real estate and personal prop erty of Adair county should not be raised 10 per cent. He leaves for Frankfort this (Wednesday) morning, and thinks he can give good and suf ficient reasons why the raise should not be made. He will be accompan ied by County Attorney Gordon Mont gomery, J. M. Wolford and J. Z. Con over. Ninety-five Years Old Last Friday, the 2d day of May, Mrs. Easter Dohoney, of this place, Mother of Mrs". Nannie Flowers, with whom she lives, was ninety-five years old. She received a number of pres ents. At this time Mrs. Dohoney is feeble, but her mind is unimpaired. Mrs. Flowers spread a magnificent dinner and a number of relatives and friends were present. To StocR Breeders. I have a three year old half Coach horse out of a Red Squirrel mare. He is a good one, and will'bev permit ted to serve a limited number of mares, at SS.00 to insure. I also have a splendid Jack, service, SG.(K). J. C. Browning, Milltown, Ky. Ad. 26-3t ' Mrs. Geo. W. Lowe's class will give a piano recital at the Parlor Circle next Friday evening. The class will be assisted by Miss Loretto Dunbar, expression. An interesting program has been arranged, .and those who may attend can expect to be entertained. Mrs. Lowe is an expert pianist and has the gift of imparting her skill to her pupils. I keep on hands a- full stock of coffins and caskets, also robes; hearses. Prompt service night or day. Phone 29. 45.I yr J. F. Triptett, Ad. Columbia, Ky. Monday was fine for outdoor work, hence but few farmers attended court. Communion services at .the Presby terian church next Sunday. Lindsey-Wiison Commencement Exercises. Piano Graduates Recital, Tuesday Evening, May 13th 8 o'clock. Expression Graduates Recital, Thursday Evening, May 15th 8 o'clock Piano Recital Friday Evening, May 16th 8 o'clock. An Evening of Plays Saturday Even ing, May 17th 8 o'clock. Commencement Sermon Sunday morning a t Methodist Church 1 1 o'clock by Rev. A. R. Kasey. Graduation Exercises Monday morn ing, May 19th lO.o'clock, Lindsey Wiison Chapel. Commencement Ad dress 1 1 o'clock by Rev. A. R. Kasey. C. M. Deener will preach at Clear Spring the 2nd Sunday inMay Ptomain Poisoned. Last Friday afternoon Mr. Ernest Flowess was taken violentlyjill, on his farm, a few miles from town. He was at work in the field in the forenoon and when the dinner hour arrived he took his meal with histenant',and sev eral hands. Soon after eating he be came quite sick as did the others who dined with him. Dr. W. J. Flowers. JVW. and Ray Flowers were called and It was decided by the physician that all the parties were victims of ptomain poison. Emetics were given and the patients soon came around all right. It is believed that the poison was in the meat which came from a distant market. Death of an Octogenarian. Mr. Wade Mosby, who was a highly respected citizen of the Sparksville neighborhood, died last Thursday morning. .He was eighty-odd years old, and had been a devoted Christian for many years, being a member of the Methodist church. The inter ment was at Breeding after religious exercises. "Uncle" Wade, as he was familiarly called, will be greatly miss ed, as he was a wise counselor, and at all times standing for the right. In testimony of his high character many friends attended the funeral and bur ial. The deceased was a brother-in-law of Capt. Geo. Sell, of this place, his wife, who died many years ago, being a sister of the former. Green River Monument. The organization of The Daughters of the Confederacy, located at Leba non, Ky., has purchased the ground at Green River Confederate Monu ment and a deed has been turned over to the society. Steps will be taken at once to build a rock wall around the grounds and the monument is to be enclosed with a nice iron fence. Mon ey is now being raised for this pur pose. Persons in this part of the State who desire to give something for this purpose, will call on Mr. J. W. Thompson, who will forward the do nations to the society. 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 30,210 Mary Smith 32,100 Nell Tarter 23,450 Eva Walker 16,250 Margaret Lovett 10,250 Latitia Paull 5,200 For Sale. Three nice cottages, two with six rooms each, one with three rooms, good water and out buildings, lots ad join. The rental value pays taxes, in surance and interest on $4,000. Address H. N. Beauchamp, Box 222, Campbellsville, Ky. Adv. s 26-tf. There is going to be something do ing in Columbia and near town in a very short time. The Baptist church, a large brick, is to be erected; Mr. Walker Bryant will build a commo dious brick residence, and just out of town Dr. R. A. Jones will erect a handsome brick residence, which will be occupied by his parents, who live at Montpelier. Do not forget'that next Friday will be Field Day at the Lindsey-Wiison. Call on S. F. Eubank and get your buggy tops and wheels cheap while they last. . Rp.v. Thomas will Dreach at DisaD- pointment next Sunday at 11 o'clock. Wanted: A boy to work his way through Lindsey-Wiison.- Apply at once. Neilson & Moss. Ad. Personal Mr. J. R. Irvine, Miami, was here Monday. Judge T. A. Murrell, Lebanon, was here last Friday. Dr. W. R. Grissom was quite sick most of last week. MissMattie Sinclair has returned from a visit to Lebrnon. Mr. E. W. Webb, of Russeli;Springs," was here a few days ago. Mr. II. T. Baker is spending a few days in Knoxville, Tenn. Mr. J. M. Stephenson, of Rowena, was here last Thursday. Miss Maud Bradley was in Louisville last week, visiting relalives. Mr. Geo. Hunn left for Ashland last week, seeking employment. Eld. Z. T. Williams was in Glasgow and Cave City last week. Mrs. F. L. Wilson, Russell Strings, was here Monday, shopping. Mr. N. W. Miller was here from Campbellsville Monday. Mr. Basil Chapman, merchant at Glenville, was here last Thursday. Mr. Creed Hood, seventy-six years old, an ex-Confederate, is quite ill. Dr. A. M. Rowe, of Bowling Green, is visiting relatives i n Adair county. Mr. and Mrs. L M. Young were vis iting in Cumberland county last week. Mr. Geo. W. Thomas, politician and traveling salesman, was here last Thursday. Mrs. J. X. Page's left arm, which was broken two weeks ago, is improv ing rapidly. Dr. O. S, Dunbar, Lebanon, visited friends in Columbia the latter part of ast week. Mr. Geo. B. Cheatham, Milltown, and W. C. Yates, Portland, were here Mondaj. Messrs. Frank Winfrey, W. H. Wil son and J. B. Barbee were in Louis- ' vill last week. Mr. Cleo Sherrill, of Lebanon, was in Columbia Monday, en route for Gradyvilie. Messrs. John Q. Alexander and B. II. Gilpin made their regular trips to Columbia last week. Messrs. R. S. Kincart, Isaac Tate and Wm. Hobson- all of Campbells ville, were here last Thursday. Mr. W. H. Stanton and wife, of Russell Springs, were in Columbia last Friday, having dental work done. Mrs. L. G. Dohoney and little daughter, Lurline, Dallas, Texas, are visiting relatives in this county. Mrs. T. E. Jeffries, who has been quite sick at the home of her mother for several days, is reported better. J. W. and J. R. Jones, of the Pelly- tou section, were visicing at J. H. Pel ley's Friday and Saturday. Rev. D. II. Howerton, a former, pastor of the Baptist Church here, was in Columbia last Thursday. Mr. J. W. Flowers and Prof. Ivan McDougle attended the State educa tional Meeting at Louisville last week Mr. John A. Chapman and his daugh ter, Mrs. Nona Thomas, returned to Glenville, from Mississippi, last Wed nesday. Mr. Robert Antle, Superintendent of schools in Russell county, attended, the State Teachers Association, Louis ville, last week. Miss Harriet Bridgwater, who has been sick for some time, has so far re covered as to be in Columbia for sever al days, visiting her relations.. : Mr. J. S. Coles, monument dealer, is at the Hancock Hotel and will be here three days. Any one wishing to buy stones direct, can see him at the hoiel. Mr. John C. Eastland and Miss Catherine Waggener, of Louisville, ar rived Friday night. The former is a son-in-law of Dr. E. A. Waggener, the latter a daughter. Mr. Frank Richardson left Columbia last week for the State of Illinois where he wUl engage in business. He is a young man of good moral charac ter and has the best wishes of his home friends. He has returned. Miss Pearl Hindman, County School Superintendent, attended tha State' Teachers' Association wnicn was in session at Louisville last week, y Dr. R. C. McChord and his son, Al, were here last Thursday from Leb-J ahon, enroute to the home of Dr. Wm. Blair, where the Adair County pMedical Association was to be in sess ion during the day. Mrs. Blair and her daughters spread a delightful din ner and the physicians of, the county and visiting physicians spent tho day I Yery enjoyably.