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COLUMBIA, ADAIR COUNTY, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY MAY 7, 1913.
NUMBER 27
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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.