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VOLUME XVfll
COLUMBIA, ADAIR COUNTY, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY, MARCH. 10, 1915.
NUMBER 19
DEATH OF THE OLD
EST NATIVE CITIZEN.
'Squire John Eubank Crosses the
Divide Sunday Morning at 6
o'clock in the Presence
of His Family.
BORN AND REARED IN COLUMBIA.
The death of 'Squire John Eubank
which occurred lastSundaymorning at
6 o'clock, was not a surprise, as it had
been generally known for several
weeks that his life was ebbing away.
Notwithstanding his advanced agef
he was perfectly conscious up to the
final dissolution.
He was born and reared in Colum
bia and never lived elsewhere, his al
lotment of life being, lacking a few
weeks, eighty-five years, his birthday
fallihg on April the 25th.
When our war with Mexico came
Mr. Eubank enlisted in Capt. Jack
Squires company and served until
peace was declared. He was a me
chanical genuis, and after returning
from the war he opened a shop in this
town and was an active, industrious
man until old age necessitated the
laying aside of tools, the remainder
of his life being quietly spent with
his family in Columbia.
Many years ago he became a Dem
ocratic candidate for magistrate, was
elected and served his district in that
capacity for thirty-eight years. 'In
building the present court-house, he
was a member of the Committee ap
pointed by the court to superintend
and pass upon the work to see that
it was built according to specifica
tions. He was one of the most widely
known men in Adair county, and had
been a Master Mason for about sixty
two years. He often served Colum
bia Lodge, No. 96, as Master, and in
bis younger days frequently visited
sister lodges, assisting in the work.
Many years ago he made a profes
sion of his faith in Christ, united with
the Methodist Church, and lived con
sistly until the end came.
He was the oldest native citizen of
Columbia, his whole life having been
spent in the town with the exception
of a few months in Mexico, and he
died in fifty yards of where he was
born.
He was three times married, there
being three sets of children, eight in
all, one of whom being dead. His last
wife, living,
The funeral services were held in
the Methodist church Monday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, conducted by the
pastor, Rev. J. S. Chandler, assisted
by Rev. O. P. Bush, of the Baptist
church, Presiding Elder W. F. Hogard
and Eld. Z. T. Williams, of the Chris
tian Church, Columbia Lodge, No. 96,
being present in a body. After relig
ious services the Fraternity took
charge of the remains, wending its
way to the cemetery where the body
was interred with the usual formal
ities. The surviving members of the
family have the sympathy of the en
tire community,
The floral offerings were beautiful,
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Death of a Little Child.
On March 5th, death came to the
home of William and Janie Burton
and removed their little seven months
old baby girl. A short talk was made
by Rev. J. D. Burton, after which the
little body was laid to rest in the Bear
wallow cemetery. The parents have
the sympathy of the community.
Mr. J. H. Holladay, of this county,
was recently granted a life certificate
to teach in the public schools of this
State.
' Lost An unbrella, the handle al
most souare. Hollow knot in the end
of the handle. It was left somewhere
on the square. Return to this omce.
There will be singing at Zion Satur
day night March 13. We will have a
supply of new books for 1915 everybody
cordially invited. The object of this
singing is to get organized for some
practice work.
R. O. Cabbell.
Trustees please call at the Superin
tendent's office and get the census
biiaks.
Announcement.
Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. Eris
Barger entertained most delightfully,
at her beautiful home on Bomar
Height, a number of the girls and
young women of this place to a Pro
gressive Rook party, to announce the
engagement of her sister, Miss Mary
Myers, to Mr. Herman M. Barnett, of
Chicago, 111.,
The hall, parlor and dining room
were thrown to gether, and were beau
tifully decorated with ferns and pot
ted plants, and in which many games
of Rook were played. Mrs. Ernest
Harris being the champion player re
ceived as a prize a large box of choice
chocolates.
Delightful refreshments, consisting
of salads, olives, pickles, sandwitches
and hot chocolate with whipped cream
were served at each table. After
which all were called into the parlor
where Mrs. Ward Denton read aloud
the annoucement as given by Mrs.
Barger. The wedding to be May, 12th
1915. After the announcement each
one was given a piece of paper and
pencil and asked to write their con
gratulations to the bride-to-be in
poetry, which she read aloud to all,
amid roars of laughter. Then all were
given a hand-painted souvenir, in the
shape of a heart and on which the an
nouncement was written.
The Tramp Convention.
The court-house was well-filled last
Saturday evening to witness the pro
ceeding of the Tramp Convention, an
entertainment gotten up by young
men of the Lindsey-Wilson. Y. M,
CA
They pictured the' life of the
tvoical tramp, his ups and downs on
the road, mostly downs. How to avoid
a biting dog, unique way of getting a
handout, and how to secure apparel,
etc. The stories of the Knights kept
the audience in an uproar, many ap
Dearine to be deltehted with the va
rious stories. The boys conceived the
idea of giving the play, and managed
it throughout. The costumes were
hideous, and the faces and hands of
the actors indicated that a bath would
be conducive to health.
The proceeds will go to purchase
chairs for their ball. The boys feel
grateful for the patronage received.
We wish to thank the people in and
around the neighborhood of Casey
Creek for the kindness that was shown
to us during the sickness and death
of our dear daughter and sister, Jennie.
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Wolford and
family.
The Kentucky Library Commission
has loaned the Columbia Library 50
books, which are free to every one.
These Books are not for entertainment
solely, but contain much useful infor
mation. The Columbia Library is
steadily growing. Owns, 93 books
Every one is most cordially invited to
join, jiot only for the pleasure and in
formation they will gain, but that we
may leave a heritage to our children.
The benefits of good literature can
hardly be over estimated. "Books en
large a man's horizon, they raise a
mirage of water brooks and date palms
to travelers in a desert."
Passes on .Green County Case.
judge Walter Evans Friday morn
ing, in the Green county case, sustain
ed certain points and dismissed oth
ers, in the demurrer filed to the an
swer of the Fiscal Court, the People's
Bank, the County Treasurer and the
County Court Clerk in the suit against
them for the payment of railroad
bonds. Judge Evans held that the
County Court Clerk and the People's
Bank were not to be held responsible
for the payment, and upheld their an
swers in this respect.
He upheld the demurer against the
Fiscal Court stating that the plead
ing that it was not responsible for the
appropriation of taxes designated by
the taxpayers for specific purposes,
was not sufficient. He gave ten days
to file an amended petition.
In the case of the County Treasurer,
who claimed that the taxes were not
collected, but were donated by the
citizens for specific purposes mention
ed by them, he held that this was a
question of fact and proof will be
taken on the point.
Mr. Gaither Dohoney Dead.
Mr. Gaither Dohoney, who was
born and reared in the Keltner sec
tion of Adair county, died Tuesday of
last week, aged seven-six years.
He was a soldier in the Federal
army during the war of the' rebellion",
serving in the 13th Kentucky regi
ment, Capt. W. W. Woodruff's com
pany. As a soldier, he was valiant,
and as a citizen, upright .in all his
dealings. He will be greatjy missed
from the neighberhood where he
spent so many years of his life.
Erecting a Handsome Drug Store.
Mr. J. L. Wilson, a prominent drug
gist of Greensburg, is now erecting a
modern three story brick drug store
on the site of his old building', which
will be a credit to Greensburg and an
honor to the proprietor. It will cost
fully five thousand dollars. Mr. Wil
son is an enterprising citizen, and the
building now in course of construction
has been contemplated for some-time,
by the druggist, who has been anx
ious for an inviting home for his
place of business.
For Sale or Exchange.
100 acres of land two miles from
store and two churches, four miles to
R. R. station one mile from school.
This is good lime stone land, 15 acres
of bottom land. Creek runs through
farm. Two springs, good, orchard,
good six room house good barn and
other outbuildings JoePittman
l9-2t Dreyfus, Ky.
COMMISSIONER'S SALE.
ADAIR CIRCUIT COURT
OF KENTUCKY.
Lula Leach &c Plff. )
George O. Hancock &c Dft. f
By virtue of a Judgment and Order
of Sale of Adair Circuit- Court, ren
dered at the January term thereof,
1915, in the above cause, I shall pro
ceed to offer for sale at the court house
door in Columbia, Ky., to the highest
bidder, at public auction, on Monday,
the 5th day of April, 1915, at One
o'clock p. m., or thereabout (being
County Court,) upon a credit of six
months, the following described prop
erty, to-wit: Three certain tracts of
land situated in Adair county, Ky., on
the waters of Casey Creek, and all ad
join each other.
The 1st tract contains 79 acres,
The 2nd tract contains 25 acres more
or less.
The 3rd tract contains 100 acres
more or less.
All fully described by meets and
bounds in the judgment and order of
sale to which reference .is made for
particulars. Said judgmemt is of rec
ord in the office of the Clerk of the
Adair Circuit Court, in Order Book
No., 14, Page 353. For the purchase
price, the purchaser, with approved
surety or securities, must execute
bond bearing interest from the day of
sale until paid, and having the force
and effect of a .Tugment. Bidders will
be prepared to comply promptly with
these terms.
W. A. Coffey, Master Commissioner.
19-4t
On Friday morning Feb. 26 1915 at 8
o'clock, Louise C Selby, wife of the
late Green B. Selby, of Russell Co..
Ky., passed over the river of death at
her home at Esto. Her maiden name
was Collins, a sister of Thomas A. and
S. P. Collins, who for many years lived
in Russell county. Also a sister of
Wm. H. and Mack -Collins, who for
many years lesided in a Adair Co.
She lived to the good old age of 85 yrs
and 8 mo. She had been a consistent
member of the Methodist Church for
many years and died in the Christian
faith. She had been an (invalid for
many years, but bore her afflictions
with patience.- She was a kind indul
gent mother, ever ready, to give1 her
children good advise and counsel
Had many friends in the neighbor
hood, where she lived. It is hard to
be separated from our mother) but
we hope one day to meet her in the
Celestial City, where there will be no
more sad parting.
Her .son, W T. Selby
Barred Plymouth Rock, eggs for
sale. '50 cents a setting.
18-3t "" H. N. MUler.
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As to Quarantine.
Mr. A. Hunn, who is the live stock
inspector for Adair county, has re
ceived the following information from
Commissioner J. W. Newman:
"I beg to advise that under the
present quarantine orders no stock'
can be moved from one county to an
other unless they are inspected by a
county live stock inspector in the
county in which they are, and also by
the county Jive stock inspector of the
county to which they are going. This
is done in order to keep track of any
animals that might possibly be infect
ed with this disease, and is mainly
aimed at cattle imported from other
States and held in one county for a
while and then moved into anocher.
Great pressure has been brought to
bear upon the Live Stock Sanitary
Board to prevent the movement of
animals from one county to another,
but we thought it best to leave it so
animals could be inspected by the
county live stock inspector and then
be moved." "
Army mules Wanted.
Will be in Columbia, Thursday,
March 11, to buy mules from 151 to 15
hands high and must weigh 1,000 lbs.;
mules from 14 to 14i hands, and a few
from 12 to 13 hands. All mules must
be from five to ten years old and
sound. Will give as much for plain
mules as good ones.
Henry Altsheler Horse Cave, Ky.
Mrs.'Geo. H. Burton, the beloved
wife of Rev. (Heck) Burton, died at
her home in South Carolina, ten days
ago. She was a fine Southern lady
and was married to her husband, who
was a native of this place, soon after
the close of the Civil War. Miss El
len Burton, of Columbia, sister-in-law,
was with her in the last hours of
her life. The husband knows that he
has the sympathy of the people of his
old home town.
The Omnibus war claims bill passed
both houses of Congress and a large
number of claims will be paid to Ken
tuckians and also th churches and
public buildings of tins Srato. The
estate of Patrick Briagewaier, Adair
county, will receive 8220.
Mr. J. M. Montgomery, who was a
staunch supporter of Congressman
Ben Johnson, is now the postmaster
at Greensburg, and he is making a
most efficient officer. He is assisted
in the office by a son vand daughter,
who take delight in waiting .upon the
patrons of the office. The appoint
ment of Mr. Montgomery was a mer
ited reward for long and valuable
services rendered to the Democratic
party.
Notice.
All persons owing the estate of Dr.
W. R. Grissom, deceased, will please
come in and settle same at once.
Rachel E. Grissom, Executrix of
W. R. Grissom, deceased.
18-3t
500 pieces of granite ware going at
cost, also the' celebrated Bourbon
Stock and Poultry foods 50c package,
30, 25c package 15c. All kinds of fan
cy groceries going at prices to suit the
customers.
18-2t Collins & Young.
Insurance.
W. B. Patteson, general Insurance,
second floor Jeffries building, Colum
bia, Ky., an independent agency repre
senting some of America's leading
Companies that are not in any way
connected with any Bank or rebating
agency, your business is respectfully
solicited and a square deal and courte
ous treatment is guaranteed to each
and every patron. Respectfully,
16-4t.. W. B. Patteson
I keep on hands a full stock of
coffins, caskets, and robes. I also keep
Metallic Caskets, and Steel Boxes and
two hearses. Prompt service night or
day. Residence Phone 29, office
phone 98.
45-1 yr J. B1. Triptett,
Ad " . Columbia. K.y.
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House for rent.
H. T. Raker.
The Bible Institute at Campbells-
ville.
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A very refreshing'and a most profi
table institute was held at Campbells
ville last week, lasting four or five
days. -It was conducted in the Bap
tist church by the pastor, who was as
sisted by some of the ablest ministers
in the State, and several who live in
other States. Our own, Geo. W. Per
ryman, was in attendance, and on
Tuesday afternoon he delivered his
lecture, "That Boy." It was highly
appreciated by a crowded house, and
when the speaker concluded words of
praise came from all those who heard
it. Rev. Perryman is now pastor of
the Baptist Church, Winchester, and
ranks as one of the able men of the
organization in the State.
The other ministers present took
part in "the exercises and their
sermons and 1 talks evinced
learning, each one having a happy
way of imparting his thoughts. The '
song service was inspiring, there be
ing thirty or forty good singers in the
choir. Mrs. S. E. Kerr accompanied
the organ with a violin.
There were several discourses di
rected to the ungodly and a number
of professions were made during the
week.
The institute was certainly an up
lift to the people of Campbellsville
and Taylor county and all yisitors
from other counties. Campbellsville
showed her hospitality and delight
fully entertained those from a dis
tance in a most happy and gracious
manner.
Miss Sybil Courts and Mr, Ed Leach
man, a popular couple of Greensburg,
were married at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. E.
Courts, last Wednesday morning at
5 o'clock. The ceremony waa wit
nessed by a large circle of relatives
and friends. Immediately after con
gratulations the couple took the
train for Louisville and other inter
esting points. They will reside in
Greensburg.
Notice.
All persons having debts against the
estate of Dr. W. R. Grissom deceased,
will please present same to me at once
properly verified and proven, for pay
ment. Rachel E. Grissom, Executrix of
W. R. Grissom, deceased.
18-3t.
Call.
All the men who signed the bond for
the subscription on the Jamestown
road via., Montpelier, are requested to
meet at Columbia, Ky. Thursday, Mch.
11th at 2 P. M.
Born, to the wife of J. E. Flowers,
on Friday, Eeb., 26, a 10 lb. boy.
For Sale.
150 acres of land, all in timber, one
hundred thousand feet of good oak
ready for the saw and a quantity of
stave stuff. It adjoins the Dock Wil
liams farm, and E. L. Grant. If not
sold privately by the April county
court, will be sold to the highest bid
der at the court-house. Address
J. M. Howell, Greensburg, Ky.3t
Notice.
Call in and see our new line of
Spring Slippers lust received.
Neat & Murray.
Bids for the construction of school
houses in Montgomery district near
Bliss, and New Cedar Grove District
will be received next Saturday, by the
County Board. Bids for school houses
in colored districts D, and E, will also
be called for.
Tobias Huffaker, Supt, A, C, S.
For extra good Coffee, call at Col-
j lins & Young's store, where you can -
be supplied at 12 cents per pound,
19-2t
Honor Roll and Parent's Day, Grad
ed School, will be published next week.
J. W. Hicks, the well-known piano
tuner, Is on his way back from the
South. Get ready for your timing.
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