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COLUMBIA, ADAIR COUNTY, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12, 1917.
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This Story begins on Page 4 of this issue. . Read
the first chapter and you -will want therest
Personals.
W. W. Owens, Longstreet, was here
lo-day.
Jo, Edgar and Fred Harrj, were in
Louisville $, few days ago.
Mr. H. J. Tafel, of Louisville, was
in Columbia a few days ago.
- Mr. Geo. O. Barnes, of Russell coun
ty, was htre the first of the week.
Mr. Chapman Pickett.of Kemp, Ky.,
is visiting relatires.in Columbia.
Mr. Garrett Murrell, of Champaign,
I1L, Is visiting relatives in the connty
Mrs. Tippie Montgomery, who visit
d in Lebanon, returned home last
wiek.
Vx: 2ert Epperaoti was in Louis
vIHb last week, buying his Christmas
' supplfes. N ' . '
- Mr. W, E, McCandless ' returned
" ThvirsdayJrom a business trip to Cm
clioiti.
MHrs. B J. Lyon and H R. Cald-
'' x well, Gampbellsville were Ijere last
- " llr.vahd. Mrs. Sam "Lewis visited
y '.tiaAr'AtirhtAT. Mrs.- .L'e'n Baldouf. in
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Mr. G. S. Cardwell, of Lonisville,
traveling man who often makes Co
lumbia, was here last Thursday.
Rev. Bascom Grider, of Bowling
G-reen, passed through Columbia a few
days ago, en route to visit his parents
at Montpelier - -
Mr. W.43. Flowers,vwife and child
ren, Mrs. Josephine Rowe aneVher son
went to Louisville last-Saturday, for a
two days' visit. "
Misses Mollie Jeffries, Mollie Cald
well, Bess Leftwich and Mrs. Nell
Patteson retnrned-the first of last
weelrfrom a visit to Louisville.
Mrs. C. M. Russell and her little
daugeter, Mary Catherine, who spent
three weeks in Bowling Green, return
ed home Jast Wedpesday,
Mr. Ray Montgomery has returned
from Warren county. He left his
wife in an "improving condition, but
she will not return, home for several
weeks.
Mr. .T. W. SimcoXvWho is connected
with the- Chair Manufacturing Com--pany
of the .Frankfort penitentiary,.,
was here Hast week, purchasinglum
ber for the concern
Rev. S. G. Shelly, Presidigg Elder
of-the Columbia- District, ' was in.
Louisville -last' week, attending a
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meeting of tTu .'ioa.r5 of Education of
the Loufsv.ilo Conference.
Mr ukI Mrs 'oan D Sharp were
here from Am:iUt i!!i jJip taUer p.irr
of List week- Ihvj .eiecilietl to lliis
county JA) sne Mrs Bertie Grasham,
who is Uie tnotheror Mrs. Sharp, and
who has been quite-sick.
Jo Hurt Doc Walker, Lucian Iliinn,
Rolhn Cundiir, Wm. Hancock, Bryan
Rojse, W. L. Fdiis.0 -nd young Dul
worth, aft b-jtdiers Vcre iiere on a visit
of a fejv ijouis th-i latter pn of last
week. TJio tirst named is a First
LeuteiiauL and will be sent to Battle
Creek, Mich. Prof. Paul Chandler
came as far as CampbeUaville. All
thebos were looking in line health.
Mrs. E. P. Harris, of Catlett'sburg
came down lasc week,to visit her rela
tives, ntar llilltowu, and also her
relatives and friends in Columbia.
She is a stounch friend of the News
and called to pay her respects and
also to renew her subscription. She
is well pleased with Catlettsburg, btit
took ocassion to state- that Columbia
and Adair county were situated in
God's country.
Mrs. S. P. Miller who has been visit
ing her aunt Mrs. Bertie Cheek, of
Nashville, Tenn , returned home Fri
day afternoon. While there she spent
a daj with Mrs. William Coleman,
(nee Miss Laura Johnston )They have
a beautiful home, ond when digging a
well iu one corner of their-yard struck
a stream of line mineral water which
so many people are using. It is &o!d
at the well for 10o a gallon.. When de
livered on d motor truck it is sold for
10c a gallon.
Mr. Sid Snow, who was born and
reared in Adair eounty, but who has
been living in Urich, Mo , for more
than-a quarter of a century, and who
visited his friends of Adair of his
earlier days, left for his home last
Friday morning. Before leaving he
informed The News that lie had been
warmly entertained hero; that the
happiest five week' ('he length of his
visit,) of his life weie spent while
hare He missed some of. the old
boys who now live in other states, es
peciallj Melvin White and his violin.
Intwovears he aspects to visit us
again, and in the meantime he wants
all his friends to keep well and be
ready to meet mm when he makes his
next advent into V'lrabia and out in
the county of Adair.
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Gift stationery, booklets, cards, etc.
Paull Drug Co.
Do not-forget to seethe play at
Liudse-Wilson nest Friday evening.
The thermometers about town va
ried Sunday rooming. They register
ed all aloug from 4 to 8 below.
See L: E. Young's line of Jew
elry before you byy.
A friend has my overcoat. Bring it
in. His name has escaped me.
J. H. Young.
The play at the Lindsey-Wilson
Friday evening promises to be of great
interest Come, everybody.
Donitsquander your money on worth
less stuff, buy something useful at
Russell & Co.
My Christmas goods are now on
display. First come, tirst served.
J. N. Page.'
W. B. Walker is at Camp Shelby,
Hattiesburg, Miss., instead of Camp
Zachary Taylor, as we reported last
week.
Man past 30 with horse and buggy
to sell Stock Condition Powder in
Adair1 bounty. Salary $90 per month.
Address 9 Industrial Bldg., Indianap
olis, Indiana
WANTED: A white girl for house
work .in good home. 'Woman with
some experience in nursing preferred.
Jdwin Hurt,
Columbia, Ky.
Frank Morgan, who was a son of the
lata Rp.prb Mnriran. dlp.d in Lawson's
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'Bottom, Cumberland county, one day
lastweek. He was known to quite a
number of Adair county people.
Mr W S Sinclair, County Jadge
elect, will remove to Columbia and
for the presentVill occupy Mt, E. L.
SinclaiPs residence, fronting the
Gampbellsville, pike below the ceme
tery. ' " .
I have a small line of Jewelry
consisting of cuff links, Watches,
rings,-laveliers, watch chains,
fountain pens etc. - ' -.
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Xmas tpys, dolls, books, etc.
Paiil! Drug Co.
Attorney Gordon Montgomery has
reuted the Garuetb office over the
post office, and is now "fitting up the
rooms whfch will be ready by the first
of the year.
fhe town board of supervisors, W.
T. McFarland, J. A. Willis and H.
N. Miller, was iu session last week.
Quite a nuinbfei of property owners
were "histed."
See our new Holiday line of Men's
and Ladies Neckwear, Handkerchiefs,
Gloves, Auto sets, etc
Russell & Co.
Mr. W. I. Ingram will remove his
stock of goods to the business house
now occupied by Mr. T. E. Waggener,
the first of January. Mr. Waggener,
will have closed out by that time.
Furloughs for the Yuletide week
will be granted all men at Army can
tonments whose absence can be per
mitted in the opinions of the division
commanders, to enable them to spend
Christmas at their homes
Do't forget to
line of Jewelry.
price Young's
Allen Walker purchased tne Lucien
Moore farm containing 150 acres of
laud, good dwelling and outbuildings,
lying near Montpeher, Saturday night
for 34,000 Possession will be given at
once.
For Sale. Two pair coming two
year old mare mules. Extra good,
heavy and fancy for age. 15-1 to 15
hands high.
Curtis Yarberry,
Cane Valley, Ky.
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Born, to the wife of Irvine Loy,
Thanksgiving day, a son, the fourth
hoy that has come to bless Mr. and
Mrs. Loy They al30 have two daugh
ters. Irvine sajs that as his family
increases he bujs and sells more cat
tle and hogs.
All parties owing me an account
are requested to come and settle
at once, as I will wind up all my
business by Jan. 1 1918.
T. E. Waggener.
On Thursday, November the twenty-ninth,
Miss Frances Sallee and Mr.
A. J. Uphoff, of Onarga, 111., were
united in marriage at Watseka, by
Rev. McVey. The bride is a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Salfee and
the groom is a son of Mrs. .T. H. Up
hoff. Last week Mr. Sam Lewis bought
the second tract of land from John
Lee and Doc Walker adjoining his
first purchase. This last tract con
tains 50 acres for which he paid $1,500.
The two tracts twill be thrown into
ona farm of 110 acres.
Mr. J. M. Kearnes, the machinist
of Columbia, traded the building in
which he carries on his business, to
Mr. R. F. Rowe for" p. farm, located
on the Somerset road. He sold the
farm to Walker Bryant and will re
move to Campbellsvill, taking his ma
chinery with him. He is a good work
man and some one will have to take
his place here.
Newton D. Baker, Secretary of "ar,
estimates the losses up to June 1 of
the British expeditionary forces in
deaths in action and from wounds at
Tper cent of the total of all men sent
to France since the beginning of the
war. He adds that the ratio of losses
of this character today, because of
improved tactics and swiftly mount
ing allied superiority in artillery, is
less than 7 to every 100 men.
Mr. Cortes Sanders, who was elect
ed sheriff of Adair county at the No
vember election, will temove to Co
lumbia and will occupy the residence
owned by Mr. R. O. Keltner, near
the home of Mr. Braxton Massie.
Mr. Keltner has removed to- Grady
ville. "Uncle Bob," as we call him is
a very fine citizen, but we could not
hold him. He longed for his .old
stamping ground, and friends of his
earlier days.
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On January 1, 1918, all the newly
elected county officers will be sworn in
for a term of four years. Every office,
excepting circuit court olerk, will be
filled by new men, all Republicans
but Noah Loy, who was elected school
Superintendent, and who Is now fill
ing out Mr. Huffaker's term by ap
pointment. AH the voters of the
county want to see the affairs of
Adair economically managed, -and to
that end the work-will be in the hands
of the coming administration.
Attractive assortments of imported
China, Cut Glass and Silverware at
Russell & Co.
The Lexington Ilersld reports that
when the new city officers take the
oath, the 7th of January, Mr. J. A
Wilmore will be appointed Prosecut
ing Attorney for the city of Lexing
ton. Mr. Wilmore is a son of Mr.
and Mrs. W. M. Wilmore, Gradyville,
this county. He located in Lexing
ton about eight years ago and has be
come quite popular as a lawyer.
Mrs. Gordon Montgomery was hav
ing her lard rendered last week. Two
large cans were filled and set out to
cool. While the hands were busy the
two cans were visited by an old sow
on the place and- the contents of one
can consumed. When the discovery
was made Mrs. Modtgomery said:
"Gordon, kill that sow and we will
render her; it is the only way to pull
even."
For Xmas manecure sets, desk sets,
toilet sets, umbrellas, wrist watches,
jewelry of all kind.
Paull Drug Co.
Mr. A. L. Eubank, son of Mr. and
Mrs. S. F. Eubank, this place, who is
a soldier at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan
sas, has been made a corporal. In send
ing this information he also mails the
menu for the soldiers on Thanksgiv
ing. It is very elaborate, consisting
of every thing good to eat. Not less
than fifteen different dishes, and af
ter the meal all kinds of fruit and ci
gars were served.
Mr. G. G. Hedge, representing the
Central Oil Company, was here last
week, and rented from Mr. J. O. Rus
sell the store-room in the Russell
building, formerly occupied by Mr.
Yance Gowdy, as a wholesale grocery
man. Mr. Hedge will open an oil and
paint store and expects to be ready
for business this week ne also ex
pects to install in front of the build
ing a 5.000 gallon gasoline tank.
We are this week, taking off our
list the names of all subscribers who
are in arrears. If you want your pa
per continued please pay what you
owe and add SI. 00 for a years subscrip
tion in advauce. Should we make an
error in leaving off any name that
should remain, please notify us promp
tly and we will refund postage and
furnish paper that you miss on ac
count of our error.
If you are in need of a clock I
have an assortment. Will be
glad to show you at any time.
L. E. Young.
Mr. Henry Hancock, who reached
home a few days ago, from Ft. Ogle
thrope, Ga , was discharged from tho
army, on account, of bad health, last
Saturday week. Since reaching home
he has been improving, has a good ap
petite and sleeps well. His father
thinks that he will fully recover, but
it will take a little time. He has re
mained at home since his arrival on
account of change of climate.
Miss Sue Baker, who made a very
efficient helper in this office for twelve
years, and who resigned from her po
sition here two weeks ago, has ac
cepted a position in the Bank of Co
lumbia, and went to work in that in
stitution last Thursday morning.
She is a good mathmetician and will
keep a set of books for the bank. She
starts with a good salary and will
work for promotion, ner friends are
glad she secured this important po
sition. . A big line of Jewelry, Cut
Glass, silver N
Paull Drug Co.
Will Ooen Soon.
As the workmen progress the Buch
anan Lyon Company's garage build
ing looks better every day. It is go
ing to be a very handsome business
house, one of the most attractive
about the square. It is very commo
dious, conveniently arranged, and
when its doors are thrown open for
business it will contain several dozen
new Ford machines The company
will also keep a large stock of sup
plies, and will have in their employ
expert machine men hence if your
machine should get out of commis
sion, in a very few minutes it will "be
put in first class condition. This
business will be a great help to Co
lumbia, as lb will be the largest con
cern of the kind in the Green river
section of the State. The Buchanan
Lyon Co., is composed of business
men, who feel an interest" in this lo
locaity and It is coming here "to en
liven b'ustness. y .- -
Erectors and instructive toys
for childreen at
Paull Drug Co.
' To-Night.
Capt. Nemo, Mighty Wizard of the
Deep- Jules Verne's 20,000 leagues
under the sea. First and only Sub
marine Photo-Drama ever filmed. To
nighe, Tuesday, at Paramount Theater.
From Texas.
Merit, Dec, 1, 1917.
The Adair Qounty News: "
Enclosed find check for 81.00 to pay
for one more year's subscription. I
think more of The News than I do of
the Dallas Morning News. It is like
a letter from home.
So good-bye,
G. W. Coffey.
Sale.
Farm of 100 acres lime stone land,
nine miles south of Columbia, eight
room residence in first class condition
good out buildings, well watered and
timbered. Plenty of fruit,on the main
Columbia and Creelsboro road. Get
mail twice a day, good neighborhood
in 300 yards of school and church
house. Price 33.500. Tutt & Reed.
If you want some useful articles for
a Christmas present, we have a- nice
line on exhibition.
Russell & Co.
A Bargain.
The Farmers Home Journal is recog
nized as the leading farm paper of
the State. Every farmer should sub
scribe for it- We have made a speeial
arrangement vwith the publisher of the
Farmers' Home Journal by which
that paper and the Adair County
News are put in reach of all. Here it
is:
Farmers' H. Journal, per year $1.00.
Adair County News per year 31.00.
Both one year for "81.65.
This proposition will be good for
several weeks. Subscribe now.
Surprised Their Friends.
' Mr. Sam Duvall, who was educated
In the Lindsey-Wilson School and
well-known in Columbia, and Miss
Carrie Vaughan, whose home was at
Glenville, this county, were married
in Louisville last week by Rev. A. R.
Kasey. The groom is a soldier and is
located at Camp Zachary Taylor. He
is a very worthy young man. The
bride also attended the Lindsey-Wilson
for a term or two, and was also a
popular teacher of this county.. Their
former schoolmates send congratula
tions. Public Sale.
Luther Williams, Montpelier, Ky.,
Friday December 21, 1917, 1 will sell
at public auction beginning at 9 a. m.
the following described property:
1 pair good work mules.-
1 good combination horse.
2 milk cows, and one fine heifer.
1 sow and 10 shoats.
5 tons of hay and 40 bbls of corn. .
Farm wagon, buggy, 2 sets of buggy
harness, and 2 saddles,
Plows, cultivators, harrows, corn
drills, mowing machine, hay rake and
other farmiag implements.
An extra good lot of household and
kitthen furniture will be offered for
sale.
Terms made known on day of sale.
Luther Williams,
Montpelier, Ky.
Bargains.
22cts Percale at
13cts Percale at
15cts Brown Domestic at
17c Brown Domestic at
22cts Bleach Domestic at,
I5cts Bleach Domestic at
Outing
17c
10c
12 1-2c
13 I-2c
ISc
121-2C
10 St 15c
Men's $1.00 and $1.25 Shirts at 85c
Work Shirts 65c
Men's two piece Underwear pr 59c
Ladies two piece underwear 35c
Men's $5.00"Raincoats $3.50
Ladies $5.00 Raincoats $3.50
Boys and Gfrls $4.50 Raincoats $2.75
Men's $1.85 Overalls $1.50
Men's twoplece Summer Un
derwear 20c
In fartverythlni for less tkii y&t
can buy it elsewhere. Call aid ztt
mebeforeitistoolate,
t.LWa&ener.
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