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VOLUME XXI
COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9. 1918.
NUMBER II
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Personals.
Miss Latitia Paull was quite sick
last week.
Mr. J. B. Barbee was in Louisville
last week.
Bev. C. R Dean accompanied his
children to Indiana last week
Mr. Frank Toliver, of Lebanon,
Tenn., was here a few days of last
week.
Mr. and Mrs S. D. Barbee visited
their daughter in Louisville last
week
Miss Annie Kinnaird, of Bed Lick,
is visiting at the home of Dr James
Menzies.
Mr. G. W. Bledsoe, Creelsboro, was
here Monday, en route home from
Louisville.
Miss Christine Nell, Gradyville, visit
ed Miss Catherine Nell several days of
last week.
Mrs J. N. Coffey was very sick
several days of last weeks, but is some
better at this writing.
Mr. W. M. Wilmore, our Gradyville
correspondent, was in Columbia, on
business, Thursday.
Judge Rollin Hurt left Sunday for
Frankfort, resuming his duties on the
bencli Monday morning.
Mrs W. E. Bradshaw and little son,
Edwin, are visiting at the home of
Mrs. Bettie W Butler.
Mary Helen,a little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. F. Patteson, was very sick
several days of last week.
Miss Rose Hied, who teaches at
Jamestown, is at home until measles
subsides, it having gotten into the
school.
Miss Zella Pelley, returned to her
school at Barboursville Sunday, after
spending the holidays with home
folks
Mr. Doc Walker, of this place, who
is a soldier at Camp Zachary Taylor,
came home last week for a few days
stay with his mother, other relatives
and friends.
Mrs W. R. Lyon, Campbellsviile,
was very sick last week and at one
time very dangerous. At this writ
ing she is some better. She is a vic
tim of double pneumonia.
Bertes Grant, J. A. Baker and
Frank Taylor, soldiers stationed at
Camp Zachary Taylor visited their
parents in Adair county last week.
They were given happy greetings.
Judge W. W. Jones and Messrs. C.
S. Harris and C. H. Hockersmith,
County Judge W. S. Sinclair, County
Attorney W. A. Coffey will leave on a
business tiip to Frankfort Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Smith and
their sou, Roy, left for Bradentown,
Fla , last week, where they expect to
spend the remainder of the winter.
We trust that they will have a de
lightful visit
Mr. Rollin Montgomery, who has
been m the hospital at Indianapolis,
for eight or ten months, a victim of
rheumatims, reached Columbia a few
days ago He is improving and thinks
when warm weather comes, he will
be all right.
Mr. Mont Page, son of Mr W. B.
Page, Cane Valley, came home, on a
furlough, from Camp Zachary Taylor.
In a few days after reaching Cane Val
ley he was taken quite sick and is yet
confined to his room. His furlough
has been extended.
Tobacco was a little off last week,
but it is yet bringing good prices.
One week from next Monday the
January term of the Adair circuit
court begins.
J. B. Barbee sold Silas Cain a Jersey
cow for $95,00. He also sold Richard
Dohoney a Jersey heifer for 875,00
The Liudsey-Wilson reopened last
Tuesday with about thirty new pupls,
and many others are expected this
week.
Mr. Walter Sullivan has rented
Mrs. T. F. Collin's residence, on
Greensbung street, and has removed
to it.
Mr. W. E McCaudless.of this place.
has purchased a bottling plant in
Bowling Green. He writes that it is
a well-equipped plant
Miss Pinkie Breeding, who lives a
few miles out of town, has accepted
a position at Liberty, Ky., and will
leave for that place Saturday.
There will be the regular services at
the Zion Baptist church next Satur
day and Sunday, preaching by the
Pastor O. P. Bush.
Hogs dropped forty cents on the
hundred on Louisville market last
Tuesday. Thursday they were up 5
cents. The market will likely be
healthy for the next few weeks.
Every body in Columbia and in
the vicinity of the town should
hear Hon. Ben Lindsey, next
Monday night.
LosT.-Some where on the road be
tween Russell Creek ford on Greens
burg road and Glenville, a heavy win
ter lap robe.
W. H. Jones, Glenville, Ky.
F. B Phelps purchased from Mrs. J.
A Johnson the residence where Mr.
June Pickett now lives and twenty
acres of land, over half botton land,
for S3.500. Possession will be given at
once.
From now until April 1, 1918, we
will furnish the Adair County News,
Louisville Daily Post and Home and
Farm, one year each, for $3.50, This
is a bargain. If you want the combi
nation call at this office orsend "check.
Mr. Paul G, Chandler, is now in line
for a Commissioned officer. He was
one of live of his company who won
out. The officers training camp will
be in Camp Taylor. Mr. Chandler's
many Columbia friends will be glad to
learn that he is soon to be promoted.
Notice All bottles from our plant
will be charged to our customers at
4c apiece, and no credit given until
same are returned. These bottles
cost us at the factory Gc. We are
charging them to you at 4c.
Nell & Son, Bottlers.
Mrs. P F. Squires, Milltown, who
is 57 years old, thinks she has done
her bit toward winning the war by sel
ling 8210.23 cents worth of chickens,
eggs and butter during the year 1917.
She was sick three months during the
time.
Tax Commissioner Logan estimates
in his report to the Governor that the
new tax law will increase the revenue
of the State over $1,500,000 in excess
82,000,000, or 51,500,000 more than is
necessary to pay all the expenses of
the Commonwealth.
L. G McClister sold his residence
and thirteen acres of land, the land
having been recently purchased from
G. A. Cheatham, to Noah Loy. the
present school Supreintendent, for
$2,300 Mr. McClister is undicided as
to his location.
To the many who called at our home
after the death of our sou was an
nounced, and also those who offered
assistance and words of consolation
after the remains arrived we desire to
return our grateful thanks
Mr and Mrs. Scott Montgomery
and Daughter.
A very pretty wedding occurred at
Russell Springs a few days ago when
Miss Effie Cooper, a popular young
lady, a daughter, of Mr. aud Mrs M
W. Cooper, was married to Mr. Burr
G rider, sou of Mr. and Mrs Fel Gri
der, who is a very industrious young
farmer.
Miss Lelia Conover, a young lady
who was reared in the Ozark neighbor
hood, Adair county, but who has been
living in Campbellsviile for several
years, was married at Lebanon, a few
days ago, to Mr. Claude E. Lile, also
of Campbellsviile. The young lady is
very deserving, and it is said that the
young man is industrious and popular.
Dr. H. B. Simpson, of Breeding, and
Mr. C. W. Strange, of near Burkesville,
arrived here, from Louisville, last
Wednesday night. Mr Strange's
mission to Louisville was to be exam
ned by a specialist Ex Ray was ap
plied, showing that he had an ulcer
ated stomach. He was put upon a di
et, the physician stating that he
would come around all right in due
course of time.
Wm. Corbin, who was in the service
of the United States, and who came
home, on a furlough, staying over his
time, was charged with desertion. He
lived in the Gradyville 'country, and
last week he was located aud advised
to come to Columbia and return to the
Camp with Doc Walker, a soldier of
this place, who was at home, on a fur
lough. The boy came to town and
was arrested by Sheriff Mitchell, who
had papers for him. Friends interfer
ed and the Government authorities
were notified, a message coming to
Mr. Mitchell, telling him that if the
boy voluntarily came to Columbia, for
him to surrender him to Doc Walker
which he did and the boy returned to
the army. It is said that his punish
ment will be light, but that he will
probably be dismissed from service.
For Sale. Registered duroc Jer
sey pigs ready to take away.
J A. Williams, Columbia, Ky.
10-tf.
A stray, Red Heifer calf, one year
old is at my home. The owner can
have her by paying expenses.
June Spoon, Fairplay
For Sale. Mammouth Bronze tur
keys. Pure bred, large bone, beauti
ful plummage. Price reasonable.
Mrs. Josh Butler,
8-tf Columbia, Ky.
G. R. Reed. J R. Garnett, A O.
Taylor, W. H. Gill and C. R. Hutchi
son, the new municipal board, organi
zed Monday night G R. Reed was
elected Chairman. The board then
elected L. C Winfrey, City attorny,
and Oliver Willis Town Marshal.
Mr. E. E. Cheatham, who recently
purchased from Mr. Allen Walker the
farm known as the McFarland farm,
near Columbia, removed from Baker
ton, with his family, to his new home
last Wednesday. Mr Cheatham is a
fine citizen and has a most excellent
family. We are glad they have be
come residents of Adair county.
Hon. Ben Lindsey, a talented
gentleman of national reputation
will lecture at the Court
House next Monday night.
Come and hear him.
Mr. G. A. Kemp, who was a sales
man in Walker's store, this place, for
more than a quarter of a century, ten
dered his resignation the first of this
year. He is an excellent salesman,
and a very reliable gentleman, one
who has many friends. At present
he is undecided as to the business
he wiil engage in The store will be
conducted by Miss Alice and Mrs. Doc
Walker, both of the ladies being
amply qualified.
Last Thursday Hon. Basil Richard
son, of Glasgow, was elected State
Senator in the 19th district, to fill out
the unexpired term of Senator Trigg.
He is a man of ability and will make a
brilliant representative. He is a
Democrat of the old school, bur, his
time will be devoted to representing
the entire people of Adair, Barren
and Metcalfe, and will also keep his
eyes open in the interest of the State
of Kentucky.
Prof. Charles Sanders, who has been
the principal of the Grannada High
School in Colorado, was recently elect
ed Superintendent of the city schools
of Bristol, Col., at an attractive sal
ary. Prof. Sanders is a son of Mr.
Frank Sanders, this county, and is a
man, who has merited the promotion
that he is receiving. His many friends
in this part of the county are glad to
get such good reports from any one
who is blazing his own way with the
degree of success that Mr Sauders en
joys. Notice.
All parties owing me for Millinery
please call and settle at once. This
means YOU if you haven't paid.
Mrs. Geo. Staples
Will Be Promoted.
Last week, at Leavenworth, Kan.,
five men were drawn from Albia Eu
bank's company for officers. Albia
was one of the number and the five
selected were sent, to an officers'
training camp in Virginia. Albia
writes his parents here that he feels
sure that he will be promoted to
first Lieutenancy.
Hotel Changes Hands.
Mr. C. G. Jeffries, who recently
bought the Hancock Hotel, this city,
is now in charge and is having a good
run of trade. The house is now un
dergoing a thorough overhauling and
new furniture and new bedding added.
The table will be supplied with the
very best the market affords. The
traveling public is invited, close at
tention guaranteed.
At the Parsonage.
One afternoon, during Christmas
week, Miss Emma Murrell and Mr.
Omry Webb, both of this county",
were married by Rev. L. F. Piercy, In
this city, at the home of the minis
ter. The bride is a daughter of the
late Nathan murrell, and she resided
at Crayciaft, and is a very worthy
young lady. The groom is a young
man well-known for his .good charac
ter and industrious habits. They
will probably reside at Craycraf t. The
best wishes of their many friends is
extended.
If you fail to hear Hon. Ben
Lindsey at the Court-House
next Monday night you will
miss the treat of your life.
Wanted.
Information concerning the present
whereabouts of Jessie Nelson, white,
age 16 years, light complexion, light
hair. If located wire or write the
undersigned.
C. R. Buchanan,
natcher, Ky.
Administration Wins Out.
Louisville, Ky., Jan. 8.
Adair County News:
In the Democratic Coucus at Frank
fort, Monday afternoon, Robt. T.
Crowe, of LaGrange, the administra
tion candidate for Speaker, was nomi
nated over Claud Thomas The ad
ministration forces won all along the
line. The mill will now commence
the grind C-J
Public Sale.
On Thursday, the 23th of January, I
will sell, at public outcry, the follow
ing property at my home, near Bliss,
this county:
Four mules and one mare.
Seven head of cattle.
One sow and eight pigs.
Four shoats.
All my farming impliments, such as
plows, binders, etc. Household aud
kitchen furniture, including a piano.
lt-2t Allen Keltner.
Adair louniy Court.
Allie Mays Admrx of
James R. Mays deed. Plaintiffs
vs ;
Mary Goode et al J Defendants
In obedience to an order of the Adair
Circuit Court, entered at the Septem
ber, Term thereof.1917.
I will from now until the 21st day
of January, 1917, at my office in the
Town of Columbia, Ky. receive and
hear proof of claims of all the credi
tors of James R. Mays deceased.
W. A. Coffey Master Commissioner,
Adair Circuit Court.
Entertained.
Mrs. C. M. Russell entertained in
formally at her home on Greensburg
street, Tuesday afternoon, from 3 to
6 o'clock. Those present were Mes
dames Gordon Montgomery, W. A.
Coffey, Barksdale Hamlett, W J.
Flowers.
Misses Jennie Garnett, Minnie Trip
lett, Alice Walker, Sue King, Carmen
Belcher, and Mabel Ewen. The after
noon was enjoyed by all present and
delicious refreshments were served.
The Senatorial Election.
Hon. Basil Richardson had no oppo
sition for State Senator, to fill out the
unexpired term of Hon. R. B. Tjigg.
The election was last Tuesday and a
very light vote, on account of extreme
cold weather, was polled in Adair
county. Some votes were cast in each
one of the fifteen precincts. We take
it that a light vote was cast in each
of the other two counties. Mr. Rich
ardson stands high in this county, and
the people generally are glad that it
is being represented, (Mr. Rishardson
having gone to Frankfort,( by an able
conscientious gentleman.
Tribute of Respect.
Whereas, It has pleased God to re
move by death, our beloved brother,
Claude Montgomery, from our midst,
who died Friday.TJec. 28th, 1917.
Therefore be it resolved:
First, that the Columbia Baptist
church has lost a faithful and earnest
member.
Second, That the Sunday School
expresses their deepest appreciation
for the faithful work done as their
former Secretary.
Third, In his death the community
has lost an upright Christian gentle
man, the wife and son a devoted hus
band and father. A true and loyal
brother has gone to his reward.
Fourth. We deeply deplore his
death and extend our sympathy to
his loved ones.
Fifth. A copy of these resolutions
he spread on the minutes of our Sun
day School, a copy given to the fam
ily and a copy given the Adair County
News for publication.
F. H. Durham,
O. P. Bush,
L. E. Bradley.
For Sale.
Six good mules,
years old, one ten.
Valley.
8-tf
fivecoming three
1 miles east Cane
S. L. Banks.
Members of the Adair Fiscal Court,
Judge and County Attorney.
Gentlemen:
1 am in this way extending to you
my sincere thanks, and appreciation
for the hearty and helpful support
that you have given me in my work
as Road Inspector for Adair County,
during the past year, Much good has
been accomplished during the year
for the roads of the county, and we
hope to continue the good work dur
ing the coming year.
C. Hoge Hockersmith,
State Road Inspector.
Union Meetings, WeeK Of Prayer,
Tuesday, January 8, at the Method
ist churh, The Church Universal
The "One body" of Which Christ is
the Head Dr. Watson.
Wednesday, January 9, at Presby
terian church Nations and Their
Rulers, Rev. Piercy and Judge Jones.
Thursday, January 10, Baptist
church Families, Schools, and Col
leges, and the Young, Prof. Moss and
Mr. namlett.
Friday, January 11, at the Christian
church Missions or The Open Door of
Opportunity, Ministers present 5
minutes each.
Tobacco Sejzd for Sale.
There has been placed in this office
some improved White Burley Tobacco
Seed for sale The seed will yield under
proper cultivation from 1500 to 1700
pounds of tobacco per acre. Tobacco
from these seed took first premium at
Columbia Fair and also Glasgow Fair.
It also brought S1.00 per pound on
Campbellsviile Loose Leaf Market.
The seed are sold at 50 cents per pack
age and one package will sow a large
bed. The seed will be here in a few
days. If you want a package call or
write early.
Masonic Election.
The following officers were elected
for Russell Lodge, No. 284, F. & A.
M., at Jamestown, Dec. 27th, 1917.
Lee A. Lawless, W. M.
W. A. Brown, S. W.
J. R. Holt, J. W.
J. N. Meadows, Treas.
II. H. Dunbar, Sect.
W. S. Kean, Tyler.
L. G. Bernard, S. D.
L. E. Bernard, J. D.
Elihu Collins ) C(.a,,
B. S. Kinnett Stewards.
W. S. Knight, Chaplain.
Hood Lodge.
S. I. BlaiJ, Master.
W. A. Roy, S. W.
L. G. Montgomery. J.
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Sidney Burton Treas.
R J. Bailey, Sec'y.
Kent Bryant, Tiler.
W N. Holt, S. D.
Jas. Gordeu, J. D.
Sam Pierce
W. E. Foster, f Stewards.
Married at Russell Springs.
inc lunuwiuK auuuuuctiuieuii siiouiu
have appeared in the News of host
week, bur, definim infnrmar.inn cnnH
The following announcement should
week, but definite information could
not be secured at this office. Wed
nesday morning of last week, we
gathered from the telephone operator
at Jamestown that Miss Alva Knight,
daughter of Mr and Mrs. W. S.
Knight, of Jamestown, her father
being a very prominent citizen of
Russell county, and cashier of the
Bank of Jamestown, and Mr. Will
Diddle, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Did
dle, Adairville, Logan county, were
married at Russell Springs, by Rev.
Oscar Capshaw, of the Methodist
Church, on Wednesday, the 26th day
of December.
Immediately after the ceremony
the couple went to the home of the
bride's parents. A day or two later
the groom left Jamestown, to look
after his affairs in Logan county, his
bride to join him in the next few days.
Both the bride and groom are well
known in Columbia, both having been
students in Lindsey-Wilson school.
Besides, the bride often visited in Co
lumbia where she has many friends
among the young people. The
groom was born and reared at Grady-
ille, ana was often in uoiumbia,
mingling with his associates. .
There are no obstacles to keep, this
couple from getting along in tht
world, as both sides of the house are '
in good shape,, financially.
Their many Columbia friends ex
tend their very best wishes, trusting
that the happiness that is now their
lot, will linger as long as they travel,
hand in hand, down the stream of
Time.
The Boys in Khaki.
Mother, home and country are three
of the mostendearing sentiments that
make life worth living, three of the
strongest incentive that repel aggres
sion from those would trample on or
disturb the rights, privileges and
blessings of either. Thev form n,
bedrock of patriotism and yield not
lq iear oi man. under the power of
their force gentle and loving un
daunted courage is born, nurtured and
matured. Personal insult or personal
injury may yield to scriptural injunc
tion, but any attempt to mar and de
stroy fchfi SRftrprl nrarnirnftirni. .v.t
back true love for their noble virtues
will mnlro loaqlr mnn ni j
c "can iuau oLrumr ana a
ouiuug iuau a. lorce oi leariul power.
It is the invasion of their rights and
blessings that is causing this govern
ment to oppose the greed and avarice
of Germany. Many of our young men
who failed to see the dangers, answer
ed the call with a degree of fear and
timidity, but since entering the ser
vice and better understanding the
real situation are responding with a
zeal and determination that will not
flinch on the battle field nor yield un
til victory is achieved. Their brief
visits to loved ones at home are doing
more to awaken the great common
people of the fact that their country
is actually in war than any other
agency. Many have failed to see the
real dangers or to approximate the
appauling sacrifices that must be
made to save our country from the
domination of German autocracy in
all of its frightful hideousness, bub
the boys in Khaki are bringing it near
every country home. It is becoming
clearer every day that it is a terrible
struggle between .free government
and autocracy, that its marks of de
struction will be felt for more than a
century, that the battle can not be
won by shooting alone. It is a do or
be done proposition involving us all.
The boys from this county, who
have spent a few brief hours at home,
have impressed all that they are made
of true grit. Not one bemoaning his
lot or show signs of fear each and
all ready for the unpleasant task of
meeting the enemy on the firing line,
but there are two of Adair county's
boys whose attitude deserves special
mention, Rollin Cundiff and Cassius
Hood. A few days ago, the writer, in
conversation with Rollin, asked va
rious questions to which he replied as
follows: "Conditions at the camp
are all that could be expected and a3
good and comfortable as most of us
could have at home. Courteous treat
ment is the rule and order and official
distinction does not seem to reduce
the high esteem for the private. I
am a private aud prefer it to an
official position I am feeling fine,
am in to do my bit and under existing
conditions of our country. I would
not quit if an honorable discharge
was tendered me " Cassius is a mem
ber of the big gun crowd in the vicin
ity of Norfolk and though he has not
visited home folks he wrote his fath
er, Mr. Creed Hood, that he had had
the measles and that his recovery was
such that he could get an honorable
discharge Fatherly love asserted it
self in Mr. Hood's reply, to which
Cassius rftsnnnrtpri n fnlfnwc- Uf
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con is going to France and I am
going with it. I had rather be kicked
in the head by a mule than to accept
Mt". " KnMi nncitinnc cnKi 4i m .. a.
. w. Uv.w.. ruoiviuuj, 1UU1I UIU1UCM
and determination spells true grit.
true patriotism. May God biess and
protect our young men in their cour
age and duty in the defense of the
greatest democracy of earth The
love of mother, home and country
gives faith and determination, the
key of success. We are all for the.
boys in Khaki, for victory in
war, de
time of
velopment and prosperity in
peace.
C. S. H.
A Great OnDortunilv Offered bv
The Lyceum Course.
Judge Ben B. Lindsey the fa
mous champion of the Juvenile
court and one of the greatest
platform speakers of the age
will give one of his famous lec
tures Monday evening Jan., 14,
1 91 8, at the Court-house in Co
lumbia. Passing of Old Soldiers.
We learn from Will Dohoney, who
keeps a record, that the following old
ex-Federal soldiers answered their
last call duringithe year 1917:
Dan Polstnn, John W. Graves. John
R. Cundiff, T. F. Collins, Lawson
Janes, Wm. Perry man, Abe Brown.
I j. ijcii at go i
eighty-odd.
j Their ages were from seventy-odd to
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