The Adair County news. [volume], December 09, 1914, Page 4, Image 4

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The Columbia Cash Store
The same as ever--The Highest Quality Merchandise for the Lowest Prices Mer-
chandise that Makes Satisfied Customers
Just now we are making some interesting prices on heavy weight goods-especially on
Ladies' Coats, Misses' and Children's Coats, Men's and Boys' Suits and Overcoats.
You will do well to see what we have in these lines before making your purchases
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THE ADAIR COUNTY NEWS
Published Every Wednesday
BY THE -
Adair County News Company,
( Incorporated.)
-HAS. S. HARRIS EDITOR.
Democratic newspaper devoted to the ln
aM oX the City of Columbia and the people
Adair and adjacent counties.
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Entered at the Columbia Post-offlce as sec- j
-& class mail matter.
Subscription price f 1.00 per year.
WED. DEC 9, 1914
Through statistics furnished
this office by Attorney General
Garnett, who prides in every
forward movement in his native
heath, we find Adair county
holds second place in school at
tendance, a position that every
good citizen should pride in who
has any interest in the future
citizenship of this part of the
State. While Kentucky does not
hold first place in the education
al procession, yet iher standing
and efforts are not by any means
discouraging, with many of the
States trailing in the rear in ed
ucational lines, and, since this is
true, Adair county may well feel
proud of the fact that the school
census for 1912 and 1913 shows
only one county in front and 118
outclassed in public school at
tendance by this county. The
1912 19 13 school census shows
4818 school children in this coun
ty with an average attendance of
3295 which is 68 per cent., of
the total. Selecting seven coun
ties in different parts of the
State we find the per cent, of
attendance as follows: Nicholas
71, Adair 68, Butler 67, Fulton
65, Todd 27, Woodford 29 and
Jefferson 31. The above figures
should not only tickle our pride,
but should arouse a determina
tion to take the lead in public
school attendance in the years of
1914 and 1915. An educated cit
izenship is an asset too valuable
to be estimated, and in a series
of years will produce results that
will awaken every fiber of public
enterprise and patriotism. One
handicap and only one to keep
this county from taking the lead
as above mentioned, is the condi
tion of our roads. If our roads
were the equal of central coun
ties, we would not only lead in
school attendance, but prove our
worth and enterprise in awak
ened agriculture and industrial
development. Adair county is
one of the best counties in the
State, and under favorable con
ditions for development would
move rapidly in substantial .en
terprises. The State h3s come
o our rescue and is offering to
put up dollar for dollar in build
ing our roads. It is up to our
Fiscal court to do or not to do, to
go forward, get out of the mud
or remain under present condi
tions. We can build from 8 to
12 miles of road each year, and
if it is not done it will be the
fault of the people of this county
and not the State. The court is
composed of good citizens and is
. responsive to public sentiment.
But few men can be found who
are willing to go against the ma
jority in matters of this kind,
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and it is not only necessary but
right in principle and correct in
policy for the citizens of this
county to ask the court to secure
from the State every dollar with
in its power for building good
roads.
Several gentlemen have been
mentioned for the State Senate
from this district, which is com
posed of the counties" of Adair,
Barren and Metcalfe. The dis
trict is Democratic and it is gen
erally conceded that Barren i3
entitled to the candidate, as the
last Senator, Hon. M. 0. Scott,
is a citizen of Metcalfe, and it
is further said he will not aspire
to re-election. Adair will not
have a candidate, but wjll take
pleasure in supporting the can
didate named in the primary.
Four gentlemen in Barren coun
ty are being considered, as we
understand Mr. J. C. Hutchin
son, Mr. Bal Trigg, Mr. E. B.
McLean and Neighbor Hatcher.
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A writer on the Louisville
Times states that Mr. J. 0. Rus
sell of this place, has been favor
ably mentioned as a suitable gen
tleman vto represent Adair and
Cumberland in the next Legisla
ture. Mr. Russell is a prominent
Republican, and as the dis
trict is largely of that political
faith, and Adair being entitled
to the Representative, no better
man could be selected. Mr.
Russell is a gentleman of ability,
possessing most excellent 'bus
iness qualifications, popular with
the masses, and there is scarce
ly a doubt but he could win the
nomination by simply announc
ing his candidacy. Opposition
would have to come from his
party in Adair county, and it is
generally believed that no one
would oppose him. If Mr. Rus
sell has political aspirations, and
would like to have the honor of
representing Adair and Cumber
land in the next Legislature, he
has only to announce his candidacy.
Look out for counterfeit dimes
and quarters. They are said to
be thick in Louisville. They are
poorly made, but many have
been put in circulation.
Amandaville.
A Handy Shopping List
For Your Convenience
We know you have trouble in selecting presents for your friends
everyone has but we may be able to help you with a few sug
gestions below. We are sure that we can fit both your taste
and pocket book:
n JEWELRY TOILET SETS SILVERWARE-
'. MESH BAGS COLLAR BAGS SHAVING SETS
. CHAFING DISHES FOUNTAIN PENS LOWNEY'S CANDIES
UMBRELLAS MANICURE SETS TOYS
CANDELABRAS BOOKS and BIBLES FLASH LIGHTS
CUT GLASS STATIONERY CASSEROLES
Remember this list contains only a few of the
many items in our Holiday Line just an ink
ling of the very complete stock on display here.
We have taken particular pains this year to make our Holiday
Lines as complete and pleasing as possible.
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In answer to a telegram from
Secretary of Agriculture, Wash
ington, in regard to an appro
priation for the payment of stock
killed in this State infected with
the foot and mo.uth disease, Gov.
McCreary said: "I believe that
Kentucky will do as other States,
but he was of the opinion that
the Federal Government should
bear all the expense, as stock
killed in one Stae was to protect
stock in other States.
George V. Triplett, an Owens
boro lawyer, a nephew of Sen
ator elect J. C. W. Beckham,
will be Secretary to the latter,
the selection having been an
nounced by Senator Beckham.
At present Mr. Triplett is law
clerk to William Rogers Clay,
Commissioner of the Court of
Appeals.
Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Rowe, of
Columbia, spent a few days with
the formers sister, Mrs. Sarah
Baker.
Our new church is in rapid
progress and every one is so
pleased to see it, for it has been
talked of for such a long time.
Miss Hattie Glidewell visited
her parents over Sunday.
Our box supper at Republican
was well-attended and $33.55
was realized toward purchasing
an organ and carpet for our new
church.
Mrs. J. E. Breeding, of St.
Charles, Iowa, and daughter,
Mrs. Chas. O'Brien, of Des
Moines, Iowa, have been the
guests at the homes of Ace and
Finis Bakers, but have returned
to Breeding to visit other rel
atives. Several of our young people
attended a spelling bee at Holly
Grove, Friday night.
Aunt Tabby Nixon had the
misfortune to fall out of the door
and received several bruises, but
f ortunely no bones broken.
Mr. and Mrs. Finis Baker en
tertained Saturday evening in
honor of their daughter, Miss
Kizzie, seventeenth birthday.
Covers were laid for twenty-five
The color scheme was carried
out in pink and white. One in
teresting feature was the birth
day cake decorated with candles
and Miss Kizzie liehtiner them
and naming each one for 17 of
the guests. The candle going
out first being an indication of
the first to be married. A three
course luncheon was served, the
place cardjbeing a remembrance
of the date of the birthday.
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Paull Drug Co.
Music and singing was enjoyed
by all. After a reasonable hour
the guest departed wishing Miss
Baker many more happy birth
days. The Misses Conover and Messrs
Hurt and Price, of Columbia,
visited over Sunday with friends
here.
Mrs. Sarah Baker, who has
been confined to her bed for sev
eral weeks with a severe attack
of stomach and bowel trouble, is
able to set up part of the time.
Rev. Kirby held services Sat
urday evening and Sunday morn
ing at Elliot, but on account of
bad weather the attendance was
not very good,
Messrs. Garnett Breeding and
Robert Baker were business call
ers at Burjcesville during the
week.
Mr. D. Baker is having a large !
corn crib and cow barn built.
Mrs. Sam Elliott has been en
joying a visit from her sister,
Mrs. Harnett, of Glasgow..
Mrs. Ase Baker entertained
twelve of the young people on
Sunday evening at six o'clock
dinner.
Miss Mina Breeding, of Breed
ing, visited over Sunday .with
relatives and returned h o me
Monday.
Allow no pet animals in your
liviifg rooms, for they carry dis
ease germs.
Live in the country if you can.
Watch the three'D's drinking
water, damp and drains.
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Whitman's Chocolates and Confections
Always Fresh
Eagle Stick Candy 6c
R ?ull liirpe o all Itfnds of Xmas Candies and
Fruits
Teachers of the county are invited to
'inspect their Candies and get their prices ,
before purchasing.
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