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VOLUMF XVI
COLUMBIA, ADAIR COUNTY, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY MAY 21, 1913.
NUMBER 29
Recitals at Lindsey-Wilson
fThe People of Columbia Highly En
tertained at the Close of a
Successful School Year.
PROSPECTS GOOD FOR COMING YEAR.
Monday morning marked the closing
of another successful year of the Lind
sey-wiison, a school tnat has gained a
very enviable reputation in this part
of Kentucky.
The recitals of last week drew im
mense audiences to the chapel, every
body loud in their praise of the pupils
who took part.
The first of the series of recitals ap
proaching the close of the Lindsey-Wilson
Training School was given Tues
day evening by Miss Cary Rosenfield,
who graduated from the music depart
ment. Too much praise cannot be given
Miss Eosenfield. She lias been a most
earnest, painstaking pupil and the re
sult of the faithfulness arid wonderful
ability in musical lines was that the
Urge audience was treated to four
beautiful numbers faultlessly render
ed. The vocal numbers by those who as
sisted her were most entertaining and
won much applause.
Thursday evening Misses Ollie
Crocket and Myrtle Sageser, who grad
uated from the expression department,
gave their recitals to a packed house.
Both of these attractive young ladies
are very efficient along the lines of
their chosen professions and they were
encored repeatedly.
They closed their program with a
two-character play: ''A Fair Encount
er," in which both acquitted them
selves most favorably.
Although the weather was quite
disagreeable Friday evening, a fair
sized and appreciative audience heard
the recital given by the members of
the music class.
The program, consisting of both
vocal and instrumental numbers, was
rendered without a hitch and showed
that the members net only possessed
rare talent but that they had received
exeellent training.
On Saturday evening came the
"Evening of Plays" under the direc
tion of Miss Bess Shannon.
This was one of the best and most
entertaining recitals ever given from
that platform and teacher and pupils
alike deserve much praise.
Sunday forenoon Rev. A. R. Kasey.
who is a member of the Board of Con
trol, a former pastor of the Methodist
Church, here, now of Hopkinsville,
preached the baccalaureate sermon
before a packed audience. It was a
splendid discourse, abounding in help
ful thoughts for the young advice,
that if taken profit will follow.
Friends and patrons felt justly proud
of the graduation exercises which took
place in the chapel Monday morning
at 10 o'clock, thus closing the most en
tertaining commencement week in the
history of the school. The vocal quar
tette. "The Sweetest Flower that
Blows" was both appropriate and well
rendered. The names of the graduates
and their subjects are as follows: "Vis
ions, "Thetis Williams: "Ambition,"
William Ernest Harris: "The Teach
er, "William Fredrick Rainwater:
"The Call of Uncle Sam for Educated
Men," Charles Blackraore Diddle: "Ad
vantages of Country Life to the De
velopment of Character," Julian Adair
Hodges
Lack of space forbids due comment
on each of these, but so well were they
written, delivered and received, that
we have asked for a copy of each, and
week by week they will appear in this
paper.
Miss Ruth Millikiu, in her usual
charming manner, sang Tostris, "Good
Bye". The address by Rev. A. R. Kasey,
based on Longfellow's ''Excelsors"
was among the best things ever given
in our town, and the hearty applause
gave evidence that it fell on appre
ciative ears.
Following this Prof. Neilson, in a
faw well chosen words, presented the
diplomas to the class of five and also
to Misses Myttle Sageser and Ollie
Crocket, graduatesiu expression, and
Miss Cary Rosenfield, music.
Rev. J. S. Chandler made a short
talk on'the growth of the school since
4i? establishment, ten years ago, and
of visions he has of a new' boy's dor
mitory. Both pupils and patrons are
saddened over the departure of Prof.
Neilson and his estimable wife and
best wishes go with them to their new
field.
Before buying a pump call and see
the latest improved one that will not
freeze, and the easiest on the market.
S. F. Eubank.
Ad. 29 2t
Trabue' Shearer
last week.
lost a good horse
Tribute of Respect.
Whereas", in His infinite wisdom, God
saw fit to remove from" the daily walks
of life our esteemed and beloved broth
er, Dr. J. H. Grady, who was a mem
ber of Columbia Lodge, No. 96, Free
and Accepted Masons, and also a
member of Columbia Chapter, R. A.
MM No. 7, thererore, be it
Resolved, that in the death of this
respected citizen and zealous Mason,
which occurred at Quincey, Illinois,
Tuesday, April 22, 1913, this lodge lost
oneof its most useful Masons, his son
and daughter a.kind and devoted fa
ther, the country a useful citizen.
2nd, That we, as a lodge fender our
heart-felt sympathy to the surviving
children and all other relatives, who
have sustained a great loss.
3rd, That a copy of these resolutions
bespread upon the minute book of
this lodge and that a copy each be sent
to the son and daughter.
5th, That the fraternity attend his
funeral in a body and that each mem
ber wear the usual badge of mourning
for thirty days.
5th, That the Adair County News
publish these resolutions.
Gordon Montgomery, (
"W. T. Price, Com.
C. S. Harris. (
Blood Poisoned.
About two weeks ago, James, an
eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.
R. Lyon, Campbellsville, goc a splinter
stuck in one of his feet. The splinter
was removed, but a few days there
after blood poison set up, and for the
last week the lad has been in a very
serious condition. While here last
Wednesday his father was told over
the 'phone that his son's condition
was not improving, and he left for
home. It is hoped by friends here
that the little fellow will recover,
though "the father, while talking to a
- ..., ....
jNews man, appeared to oe very
easy.
un-
Announcement
The following announcement ap
peared in the Times-Democrat, New
Orleans. The prospective groom was
born and reared in this vicinity, and
is a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Conov
er. He is a young man of excellent
business qualifications, and has had
situations from home since he became
grown:
An approaching out-of-town wed
ding of interest here, where both the
prospective bride and bridegroom
have many friends, is that of Miss
Cora Van Zant. daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. William Van Zant of McComb
City, Miss., to Mr. Robert Boyce Con
over of Cloumbia, Ky., which has
been announced by Miss Van Zant's
parents to take place in June, in Mc
Comb City.
Strayed, from mv farm, one sow,
would weigh 250 pounds when left
home. About half black and half
white. I will pay a reward for her re
turn, or information that will lead to
recovery.
J. R. Stinson,
Glensfork, Ly.
Ad. 29-2t
Dr. E. I. Alper, who is recognized
and endorsed by the best citizens of
this community as the best opticians
ever been here ,has returned to our
town, and has with him Dr. Jacob-
stein, of Louisville, who is an expert
on the eyes. We tnink anybody in
need of glasses will do well to call on
them while they are here. They will
give you absolute satisfaction. They
are located at Page & Taylor Drug
Store.
Mr. -Robert Antle. the present
school Superintendent of Russell
county, Mr. E. M. Cox, of Albany and
Hon. L. T. Neat, of Adair, announced
their candidacy for the State Senate
ILtSI -.
bjJcises
olteji
ellW;
at the court-house last Monday. T
district is composed of the counties
I Adair. Cumberland, Clinton, Russell
i
and Wayne.
When in Jamestown and needing any
thing in the way of machinery on your
farm, enter J. H. Phelps' store.
Ad. 29-2t
Mrs. J. A. English, this place, re
ceived a message Wednesday after
noon stating that her brother, E. L.
Harvey, of Dallas, Texas, was dead.
The IRgard Chapel, Sparkesv-ilie
Mission, will be dedicated the 5th
Sunday in June. Rev. Hogard will
preach the sermon.
It is reported that the pike from
hereto Campbellsville is in better
condition than for several years.
Born, to the wife of
May 12, a son.
Estes Hayes,
Coming Meeting.
W. G. Montgomery, who is to assist
in the revival meeting at the Chris
tian Church begining the first Sunday
in June, is a native of this county, and
while he is well known by most of the
citizens of Columbia yet but few know
him as a preacher or an Evaugalist,
never having preached in this town.
His present home is in Moreland, Ky.,
where he has been pastor for a num
ber of years and has built up a splen
did church and Bible School, second to
none in that part of the State. He
has done some Evangalistic work in
Texas and Oklahoma and different
parts of this state and the South
west. He is a speaker of strength,
eloqeuce and close reasoner. He
uses large charts to illustrate most of
his sermons, which attracts, at once,
both the eye and ear. We trust that
the people of Columbia will give him
a good hearing from the start, and I
feel sure those who hear him onec
will hear him again. Miss Mayme
Depp, of Glasgow, who will lead the
chorus, will be here Friday evening
preceeding the meeting and hopes to
meet the singers of all the churches
that helped in the meeting when she
was here before, and also all the new
ones that will help in singing.
"Christian Gospel Hymns" will be
used in the meeting which is a splen
did book for revival meetings. It is
one of Charles Reign Scovel's favorite
productions. We ask an interest in
the prayers of all the people of the
town in behalf of the meeting, that
many souls may be saved and the luke
warm . members revived and the
Christian people of all denominations
edified.
Z. T. Williams.
Buggies, Wagons, all kinds of fam
ing tools at the store of J. H. Phelps,
Jamestown, Ky.
Ad. 29-2t
Surprise Dinner.
At the home and Mrs T.-J. Bry
ant, Thursday, May 15, 1913, in honor
of Mrs. Bryant's sixty-second birth
day. It was quite a surprise as the
secret had not been fully revealed un
til the neighbors began to arrive with
well-filled baskets, and when tlie noon
hour was announced the table groaned
under its load of the finest eatables
that the good ladies of the communi
ty could prepare. She was the recip
ient of many nice presents, and the
day was a most enjoyable one. When
the parting hour arrived, all joined in
wishing Mrs. Bryant many more re
turns Those present were: Mr. and
Mrs. T. J. Bryant, Mesdames. M. E.
Bolin, E. L, McKinley, Edmon Bry
ant, Mont Conover; Misses Addie Mc
Kinley, Etta and Lula Bryant, Grace
and Ruth Montgomery, Annie Reeves
and Bessie Conover; Messrs. Albert
Bryant, Love Willis, Marvin and Lee
Conover.
Bargains in Dqjing Mowers and
Binders at J. H. Phelps' Hardware
and implement sbere, Jamestown, Ky.
Ad. 29-2t
The Fourth District Convention of
the Christian Church, composed of the
counties of Adair, Casey, Russell and
Wayne, will b e held a t Antioch
church Casey county, near Phil, be
gining on Friday evening before the
fifth Sunday in June, holding over the
fifth Sunday. The progrm will appear
in due time.
Mrs. Irene Gist, who lost her hus
band a few weeks ago, desires to ex
press her grateful thanks to all friends
who were so kind during her hus
band's illness, ending in death. Miss
Willie and Mr. Loyd Gist, sister and
brother of the deceased, join in the
above expression.
Begining with Rev. J. N. Crawford's
baccalaureate sermon before the pu
pils of the Graded school, all the exer
cises ana entertainments will b e
itten for next week, as they are to
place this week. -
SiaBVbsher, who lives in the Cane
ValleyKitry, had the misfortune to
lose hisln, one mule and a lot of
feed stuff this morning by fire.
Appropriate exercises will be held
at the city cemetery in afternoon of
the 30th of May.
We are informed that Sheriff
Hughes and his deputies are now busy
riding over Russell county, serving
papers, making ready for circuit court'
which will convene at Jamestown the
third Monday in June.
Evans Brothers, Edith, this county,
sold Dolph Bryant, one day last week,
a pair of eight year old mare mules
for $375.
Good rains fell in spots over the
county last Thursday and Friday
night. '
THE END OF RAINBOW. j
Play Given at tfie Court-House
Last Wednesday Evening by
High School Pupils.
The Auditorium Filled to its Capacity.
The residents of Columbia and vicin
ity, and many visitors were highly en
tertained at the court-house last Wed
nesday evening by pupils of the Co
lumbia High School.
It was a play, "At the End of the
Rainbow," and twenty characters were
represented, young ladies and young
gentlemen of the school, all of whom
acquitted themselves in a manner that
would have done credit to those who
have often appeared upon the stage.
There were some fine acting, and the
perfect manner in which the play was
rendered was certainly a credit to the
school.
There were so many characters, to
give each performer credit due, would
take up too much space, hence we will
not particularize, but will state, that
as a whole, it was one of the most en
joyable entertainments ever pulled
off in Columbia.
It required one hour and thirty
minutes to render the play, perfect at
tention being given by the immense
audience. Applause after applause
frequently came which greatly stimu
lated the players.
The teachers who drilled the class
deserve praise for the perfect manner
in which each actor and each actress
did his or lier part.
The following is a synopsis of the
play:
Act I. Phyllis and "Imp" at their
studies Robert's story of his client's
troubles The bride and groom Jane
sees things Nell comes to the rescue
of Theta Phi Molly becomes a maid
Dick employs a butler Jane alarms
the butler "Hawkins" makes love
Louise plays with. Jack Phyllis wins
Douglas.
II. The substitution of papers
The plot to steal. the packet Louise
deceives Robert Douglas visits Phyllis
clandestinely Louise secures the pack
et The "Imp" makes a discovery
Marion's sacrifice 1 sought the pot of
gold at the end of the rainbow.
III. The foot ball game Ted is
hurt A player's lament Robert's
suspicions are aroused Molly is jealous
Louise is exposed Phyllis and Doug
lasWe'll hold on to the homestead
Robert and Marion find the pot of
gold at the end of the rainbow.
How to Collect Accounts.
We collect notes and accounts
look after claims anywhere in
and
the
United States and make no charges
unless we collect.
Ad. May's Collection Agency,
Somerset. Ky.
Prominent Lady Dead.
Mrs. Victoria Garnett, a highly re
spected lady, died this morning, aged
69 years. A more extended, notice
will appear later.
We have just read an extract of a
speech delivered by Mr. Melvin A,
Traylor, VicePresidentof the Nation
al Stock Yards National Bank, Na
tional Stock Yards, 111. "Beefsteak
and the Banker" was the subject
chsen by Mr. Traylor, and the idea
conveyed was that cattle were becom
ing so scarce throughout the entire
county that it required a good sum of
money to buy a beefsteak. The speech
was full of good suggestions, looking
to better conditions cheaper meat
in th Uuited States. Mr. Traylor is
a native of Adair county, a young
man of ability, one who has gone to
the front.
Mr. S. M. Bryant, a former citizen
of Adair county, but who now lives in
Coal City, Ind., had the misfortune to
lose his residence and all its contents
Sunday afternoon May 11th, by fire.
Loss, 81,600. Mr. Bryant writes the
News that since the fire he has been
thinking a great deal about returning
to old Kentucky.
The ladies of the -Baptist church
will serve ice cream cones at the Fair
Grounds to-day (Wednesday) Field
Day.
Remember that Field Day exercises
will be pulled off at the Fair Grounds
this (Wednesday) afternoon.
Last Wednesday afternoon lightning
struck a large oak tree between the
Lindsey-Wilson and Dr. S. P. Miller's
residence, setting it afire, and it was
burning, an hour or two after the elec
trical storm was over.
.
Mr-c-s Jones Dead-
Last Sunday morning the subject of
this notice died at home of Jus son in
Cumberland county. He was sevent--eight
years old, known to a great many
people in Adair county. Mr. J. W.
Jones, who lives at GJenville, was his
son and Mr. E. H. Huges, cashier of
First National Bank, his nephew.
ne was a gentleman of a jovial dis
position, and will be missed by many
relatives and friends.
lie was buried at Glasgow.
A Pointer For Retail Houses.
The trade current that has been
settling steadily in the direction of
the big mail order houses can now be
diverted toward the small merchant.
The parcel post allows each individ
ual storekeeper to develop a mail or
der business within his own district
at a lower postal rate than any one
outside of it can ship goods tojfcus
tomers within it. By adopting Jthe
same advertising methods which the
mail order houses have usedjfor their
own benefit and profit in the past and
organizing an efficient shipping de
partment the small merchant is Jnow
enabled to build up a profitable trade
in a greatly widened field.
The parcel post is educating buy
ers to know that stores nearer home
can serve them just as reasonable and
far more quickly and satisfactorily
than the mail order house. Maysville
Bulletin.
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 42,410
Mary Smith 37,600
Nell Tarter 23,650
Eva Walket 21,200
Margaret Lovett 14,450
Bank Stock for Sale.
I, as executor of the estate of J. M.
Rowe, deceased, will sell one share of
stock in the Grady ville State Bank, to
the highest bidder, at Gradyville, on
Saturday, June 7, at 2 o'clock, p. m.
L. Akin.
Ad. 29-2t
Mr. W. R. Myers is now sole propri
etor of the automobile line between
Columbia and Campbellsville, he hav
iug purchased the machines,"bwned by
the company, last Saturday. We are
glad to state that an agreement was
reached, and believe that Mr. Myers
will be benefitted financially by the
transaction. We certainly hope he
will have no further opposition. There
is not business for two lines, igand as
Mr. Myers has the mail contract, he
should have a clear field.
The ice cream and strawberry supper
given by the ladies of the Baptist
Church, at the court-house, last Wed
nesday evening, was a decided success.
The fee was only ten cents for cake
and cream, and the receipts were
right at twenty dollars. Besides en
joying tne refreshments, the social
feature of the occasion was delightful,
and when the closing out hour came
the promoters went home feeling that
they had been well paid for their
time.
The Columbia District Conference
of the Methodist Church will meet at
Elkhorn, Taylor county, June 3rd, 9
a. m. Will be in session three days,
and it is hoped that every preacher in
the district will be present and as
many lay members as possible.
The lightning which struck an Oak
tree in the vicinity of the home of Mrs.
Grover Grissom, last Wednesday, killed
for her a hen and a brood of chickens,
the latter almost large enough to fry.
This is the first time we ever reported
chickens killed by lightning.
Mose Ed -Milam, of color, who was
Known as "Tat," and who was the de
livery boy for Geo. E. Wilson a year
or two, died at the home of his mother,
last Friday morning. '
Judge J. C. Carter held a special
term of ciicuit court at Liberty last
week and came from that place to Co
lumbia, opening court here Monday
morning.
Squirrels can be killed any time dur
ing the year excepo from the 15th of
September to the 15th of November.
That is the law. Hunters must have
license.
Messrs McFarland & Feese are mov
ing rapidly with Mr. Bruce Montgom
ery's residence. It is closed in and
the lathing has commenced.
The names of the grand 'and petit
urors will be published next week.
Circuit Court.
The May terra of the Adair circuit
court opened Monday morning.
Judge J. C. Carter arrived promptly,
and by the noon hour he had com
pleted his instructions to the grand
jury, which is composed of twelve good
men. In delivering his instructions,
the Judge took up all the crimes
known to the law, urging the grand
jury to indict in every instance where
the proof was sufficient to sustain the
charge. The Jury retired to its room
and it is believed will do its duty. lb
is the duty of all good citizens who
know of crimes having been commit
ted to furnish the grand jury with the
information.
A Wonder.
Mr. Hudson Conover, one of our
best farmers, and strictly reliable, re
ports that he has a Bronze turkey hen
that began laying the ITth of last No
vember and is still producing eggs at
the average turkey rate. Up to this
date she has 127 eggs to her record.
The first hatch, under a chicken hen
was in February and they are good
size. He has 53 young ones and the
number of eggs yet to hatch is be
tween 50 andJlOO.
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. aG.tf.
By examination of the Secretery's
book of the Antioch Sunday school, it
is found that during the seven weeks
next preceeding the first term of our
school of vocal music taught by Rev.
I. M. Grimsly. tha average attendance
of Sunday School was 32 5-7, and tha
average number of chapters read from
the Bible per week was 159 3-7, while
at the seven meetings of the Sunday
School during the first, second and
third terms of our music school the
average attendance of our Sunday
School was 63 4-7, and the average
number of chapters read per week was
206 5-7 showing the average attend
ance, while the music school was in
session to be more than double that of
the seven meetiugs preceding the
music school and the average number
of chapters read by the school from
the Bible per week increased nearly
one-fourth. This shows what good
singing will do for Sundav School
work.
Respt.
L. Akin, Sec. A. S. S.
Maj. J. W. Ottley went to Cin?in
nati last week. He is preparing to
put the Eubank pump on the market.
and this trip was made to make a deal
with manufacturers. Mr. Ottley's in
terest in the pump was recently ac
quired, he having purchased it from
IMr. W. R. Lyon, of Campbellsville.
For Sale
House and lot in front o f Lindsey
Wilson Campus. An excellent oppor
tunity for a family with children to
put in school, address,
Prof. P. D. Neilson,
Columbia, Ky.
24t-f
One evening last week Prof. R. R.
Moss and wife entertained the Profes
sor's normal class, about fifty in num
ber. Refreshments were served and
the evening most enjoyably spent.
Deputy United States Marshall, U.
G McFarland, who was shot in Mon
roe county last week by Moonshiners,
is reported improving. The ball pass
ed through one of his lungs.
Mr. Wallace Beard and Mr. F. E.
Webb and the superintendent makqyS'
up the Board of Examiners for this
yeac They are now at work on the
papers of teachers, handed in last Sat
urday. t About seventy-five teachers were be
fore the Board of Examiners last Fri
day and Saturday. We will likely be
able to give the names of those who
were awarded first and second certifi
cates next week.
200 Acre farm for sale, one mile easii
os Camp Knox, Ky. Reasonable im
provements, well watered. For par
ticulars call on J. A. Dul worth, Camp
Knox, or C. A. Edrington, Gresham,
Ky. 29-2t.
I keep on hands a full stock of
coffins and caskets, also robes;
hearses. Prompt service night or day. -Phone
29.
45-1 yr ' J. F. Triptett, .H
Ad. . Columbia, Ky7
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