The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-06-27
The HOME COMING.
Five Thousand People Meet at the
Fair Grounds and Rejoice
for Day.
A TOUCHING SCENEAT THE HOTEL

n IUUIlIINu JIENc Al IuC HULL.
Never in the history of Adair- county
can day be recalled that was more
delightfully."- spent than Tuesday of last
week. The crowd present has been
variously estimated from four I'd! six
thousand people, representing Adair
and adjoining counties who were here
to meet and shake hands with old
friends. who have been absent from
this county, many of them from twenty
to fifty-four years.
There were many affecting scenes,
bringing tears to the eyes of once stall
wart men, but who are now bent with
years, and who are nearing the end Of
their earthly pilgrimage. It is not
often that you see young person who
can keep down feelings Of emotion
when he witnesses old men and old
women shedding tears of Joy. In front
of the Marcum Hotel we witnessed a
scene that will never pass from our
recollection. Seated in front of the
building was a gentleman, former
citizen of the county, who removed
West more than forty years ago, but
who had returned once or twice for a
short visit. He has niece, whom he
had never seen, in Columbia, about six
teen years old, and who was notified
that her uncle was in town. A friend
brought her to the hotel, and the meet
ing of that old man and the little girl
was the most affecting scene that ever
came under our observation. The man,
his head white with the frosts of near
ly eighty winters, and the tender little
child became speeches. and wept for
Joy. We turned from the scene, say
ing, God bless you, old man; may you
live to see your niece blooming wom-
an, happy and contented in a home of
her own, surrounded by loved ones.
But we started out to write what
was done at the Fair Grounds.
Gov. ]. R. Hindman who was mas
ter of ceremonies, called the meeting
to order at 10 o'clock, and the exer-
cises were opened by Rev. w. H. C..
Sandidge, who delivered a short relig-
ious talk, followed by prayer offered
by Rev. A. R. Kasey. A song was
then rendered, after which Gov. Hind
man delivered the opening address. He
was in speaking mood, never happier
in his life. making every home conner
feel that he was again among Gods
people, who knew how to treat their
own. A well written address by Hon.
E. L. Dohoney, of Paris, Texas, was
then read which was enthusiastically re-
ceived. Judge ]. G. Winfrey, of
Evansville, Ind, then took the stand,
paying tribute to his old home town
and county. Judge Winfrey is an en-
pertaining speaker, an orator, but upon
his occasion his effort was exceptional
ly good. Hon. w. F. Neat, Judge H.
c. Baker, Hon. F. R. Winfrey, Mr..
Yates, of Kansas City, Mr.. R. L. Win
frey, Dallas, Texas and Judge Breed
ing, of Texas, all followed with short
addresses which pleased every one in
hearing distance.
At intervals the Columbia Brass Band
rendered fine selections, the pieces be-
ing highly compllmented. The vocal
music was also highly appreciated.
During the whole day there was not
disturbance, everybody being sober
and happy.
1t was day that will never be for
gotten by the people Of Adair county,
who stand ready to again feed their
wandering children when they see fit
to come home. 1t was great day of
for feasting and rejoicing-so say ev-
cry body who attended the meeting.
District Conference is in session at
Monticello. Presiding Elder w. A.
Hynes and Rev. A. B. Kasey, Of this
place, are in attendance.