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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11
MISS ELIZABETH
MURRELL DEAD.
She was the Second Oldest Native
Resident Of the Town Of
Columbia.
FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Last Thursday, December 5, at $50
p. M, at the residence of her brother,
Mr.. C. H. Murrell, Miss Elizabeth Muir
rell peacefully passed over the river of
Death
She was the third child of John and
Elizabeth w. Murrell and was born in
Columbia, in the residence now occu-
pied by Mr.. James T. Page, February
q, 1884, making her at the close of life
70 years, ten months and one day old.
She had all her life been frail, and
for three years and two month she was
confined to her bed as result of a
stroke of paralysis.
Fully forty five years ago she united
with the Methodist Church and was a
consistent member until the end. With
the exception of three years, the whole
of her long life was spent in this place.
There is but one other native living
citizen who is older than was she-Mr.
John Eubank.
Funeral services were held at the
residence Friday afternoon, conducted
by Ed 2. 7. Williams, in the absence
of the pastor of the Methodist Church.
At the conclusion, the remains were
conveyed to the. city cemetery and laid
to rest beside loved ones who had gone
before.
The deceased leaves two brothers,
]. E. and c. H. Murrell and large
number of relatives,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11
ANSWERED THE CALL.
Mr.. Jake FeeSe. a WelI.Known Cit
izen, Dies at His Country
Home.
INTERMENT IN THE MURRAY CEMETERY

Last Saturday morning, a few min
utes before l o'clock, Mr.. Jake Feese,
who was known to great many people
of Adair county, died at his late res
idence a few miles from Columbia
The deceased was about A years old,
a Christian gentleman, and kind, af-
fectionate husband He was a son of
Mr.. Samuel Feese, who died many
years ago, and who was known as a
miller to nearly every body in Adair
county.
The deceased being an energetic bus
mess man, several years ago he was
solicited to become candidate for con-
stable in this district, and making the
race, he was elected, filling the position
to the satisfaction of every one who
placed business in his hands.
The deceased was a vitcim of typhoid
fever, lingering many weeks before
relieved of his suffering.
Many years ago he confessed his
Savior, united with the Christian
Church, living a consistent member I'M
til the final dissolution. He leaves g
wife and great many relatives, being
an uncle of Mr.. Mont Feese, Miss Liz
zie Feese and Miss Vara Hutchinson,
of the News Office.
The funeral services were held Sun
day forenoon, conducted by Prof. T..
Huffaker. The interment was in the
Murray cemetery, large number of
relatives and friends being present.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11
A REMARKABLE
ROMANCE.
George Fletcher. Well Known Here
MdrrieS His First Wife After
Forty Years Separation.
A SURPRISE TO MANY FRIENDS.

Mr.. George Fletcher, prominent
contractor at Leitchfeld, is the princi-
pal in one of the most remarkable ro-
mances ever recorded in this section of
the State. Mr.. Fletcher, who was
born and raised in the old country, mar
ried a young English belle.
A trivial family quarrel resulted in
their separation. He then removed to
Leitchfield where he married into one
of Grayson's most prominent families.
The second wife died last year and Mr.,
Fletcher lapsed into state of melan-
cholia. HI the midst of his sorrow he
wrote letter to his wife in London
asking her to leave for America at
once. True to her word she met him
in Louisville and the happy couple were
once more married. The groom is wei,
known here, having built several hand
some residences in our city and is uni
versally popular. -E-Town News.
Mr.. Fletcher is known to great
many Columbians. He contracted for
and built the Lindsey-Wilson College
and dormitofy, and did some other
work about town He also built the
banking house at jamestown.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11
FOR SALE.

My farm of 16O. acres, one mile west of
Eunice, KY, and just below Neatsvilie,
on Green river Good island land good
bottom, second bottom and nice uplands,
plentyof timber, two moderate houses,
outbuiIdings, we'll watered. Close to
church, school and post-office. For fur
ther information call by phone or. ad
dress. w. G. Mckinley.
Eunice KY
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11
UNION DEPOT.
The Court House Packed Every.
body Well Pleased With the
Entertainment.
MANY OUT TOWN PEOPLE HERE.

The Union Depot, under the manage
ment of Miss Jocelyn Price, of Somer-
set, was played at the courthouse last
Friday evening. Every seat in the
large courtroom was taken and many
were compelled to stand to witness the
rendition of the program There were
between thirty and forty characters in
the play, all local talent with but one ex-
ception-Miss Price. The troupe was
only three days making preparation,
each character mastering his or her
part to perfection. The play was full
of humor, jollying the audience from
start to finish. There being so many
characters, we have not the space to
personate, but suffice it to say, that
each performer acquitted him or herself
admirably. The singing and acting
throughout received many words of
praise.
1t was financial success the receipts
being S77.20.
The ladies of the Baptist aid society
received $46.3 and Miss Price $685..
The expenses did not exceed fifteen
dollars.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11
AN OLD DOCUMENT.

Mr.. J. N. Coffey handed us the fol-
lowing card which was received by Miss
Sarah Speak in 1S47. Miss Speak be-
came the wife of Mr.. John Smith, and
she was the mother of Mrs, J. N Cot
fey, this place, who found the. invita-
tioG for such it is, at her mothers
late home, near Gradyville. 1t reads
as follows:
"You are politely invited to attend a
cotillion party at the Franklin House on
the 22nd Inst at o'clock. This Feby
1847.
MANAGERS MA AGERS
A. D. Patteson C. S. Squires
L. Montgomery E. B. Gather
10 Burton j. Q. Wheat
The names signed to the invitation
and the receiver of it have long since
been dead, but their nameswill be IA
miliar to many old citizens of the coun-
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Two weeks ago Mr.. ]. D. Flowers,
of this place, advertised residence in
Columbia for sale. Mr.. John r. John
son, seeing the "ad," called upon Mr..
Flowers, and last Wednesday purchasing
the property; consideration, $1,000. 1t
is located on Greensburg street, and is
a very desirable home. 1t is. our under
standing that Mr.. Johnson will remove
from his farm to Columbia. He is a
desirable citizen with an excellent fam
lily. There is room for all such FAM
lilies.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11
AN ESTIMABLE LADY DEAD.

The people of the Carmel neighbor-
hood were very much grieved last Sun
day morning when the announcement
came that Mrs Dave Rice was dead.
She was about sixty years old and was
a devoted member o f the Methodist
Church She was highly respected, her
death leaving vacancy that will be
hard tofiIl in the community where she
Sesided-
Our sympathy is extended to. the hus-
band and all other surviving relatives.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Mr.. Chapman Dohoney, who has been
living in Mckinney, Texas, for several
years. has purchased half interest in
the business of the Campbellsville
Hotel and will reach said location in a
few weeks. Mr.. Dohoney is a native
of Adair county and has been in the
hotel business in Texas for five or six
years. He has fine reputation as a
host.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

WANTED:-A good farm hand, mar
ried with small family. Will furnish
5 room house, outbuildings. cow paster
and garden. Would like for man to
have some experience as a logger and
must be good hand with stock. A good
home for the right party. Address,
Caldwell Bros, Burdick, KY, or
The News, Columbia, KY. At
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Rev. J. F. Turner addressed large
congregations last Sunday at Liberty
and Oak Grove Churches, in Russell
county on Sunday School work. He
reports an increased interest in the Sun
day Schools of that section.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11
PREACHING NEXT SUNDAY.

w H. C. Sandidge, Union.
J. F. Roach, Pierces Chapel.
F. ]. Barger, Pleasant Hill.
2. T.. Williams, Mt. Pleasant.
H. T. lessee, Smiths Grove.
J. C. Cook, Columbia.
A. R. Kasey, Columbia.
F. ]. Wade, Cane Valley.
j. A.. Johnston, Elroy.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11
PAID LIST.

The following subscribers have sent in
their subscriptions since last issue:
w. G. Hadley, w. J. Bryant, Mrs.
John A Paxton, T.R. Rice, j. R. John
ston, ], c. Dohoney, Nora Bradshaw, j.
T. Mercer. 7. c. Moore, A. w. Glasgow,
S. A, Mckay, S. ]. Dohoney, R, A.
Stone, Y. E. Hurt, w l.. Dowell. A.
H. Marshall.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

The United States Court Of Appeals
has decided that Green county will have
to pay her bonded railroad indebted
ness. The original sum $50, 900. THE
interest more than doubles the debt.
The case will now go to the Supreme
Court Of the United States.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

In selling tickets for the Union Depot,
Miss Mary Myers won the ''Teddy Bear, -
having sold the largest number. The
little lady was quite proud of the honor.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

l have just returned from the city
where Thought the incest line of Xmas
goods l have ever had. Wait and see
them before buying. Will receive them
about Dec 9th. NJ Cravens AIT
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Prof. A. w. Glasgow, who finished
his education in the Lindsey-Wilson, is
teaching in Elida, New Mexico. The
News, published in that place. states
that the Professor will be delegate to
the New Mexico Educational Association
which conyenes at Santa Fe, December
26-22
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Young Bros. successors to Frank
Jackman, have a first-class stock of
groceries, fresh, and invite your trade.
All goods delivered in town promptly.
APT
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

A recital will be given in the hall of
The Linsey Wilson Saturday evening,
Dec 18th, beginning 7,30 by the Express
sion department. The puplic is cordi-
ally invited.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

The man Caruth, charged with as
sassinating Mr.. ]. McScott, former
citizen of this county, at Helena, Ark,
few months ago, has been tried and
acquitted.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

: The ladies of the Baptist Aid Society
desire to return their sincere thanks to
all the young people who took, part in
''The Union Depot"
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

The ". andyF High Scool closes for
the holidays December 10Th. and will
open for thu second term January 1st
1908.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

This office is now busy printing cali
endars for the year 1908 They are
printed for various firms, and there are
many handsome designs.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Mr.. C. R. Payne and Walker Bryant
have moved into their new residences.
They are not duite completed, but there
are rooms sufficient to live in.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11
MAMMOTH BRONZE

From the pens of Mrs. Owens, of
Shelby county, prize winners at the
State Fair. Address j. T. Johnston,
Cane Valley, KY. 5-St
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Triplett & Eubank have removed
their undertaker's goods to their store
on the north side of the square. 5-2t.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

For fine cigars and tobaccos, go Trip
lett & Eubank SGT.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

The Columbia Steam Laundry is now
ready for family washing. Will notre-
ceive at this time shirts, collars, ect.
G. Rasner.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Read the announcement of the M. &
F. High School in to-day's paper.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Born, to the wife of Oris Barger
December 9Th, son.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Young lady, if you want nice gift for
a gentleman friend, go to M. Cravens
and buy it worth the money. AT
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

The big fifty pound stick of candy is
attracting attention at Young Bros. SIT
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Fine bird dog for sale. Apply to
Clinton Hufaker Garlin, KY,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

The M. & F. High School PRESERVES the
evening of Friday December the goth.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

For SALE:-A fresh mich co W 70 r
sale w. L. WALKER, Columbia, KY
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Sewing Wanted: Mrs. J. A. Thomp-
son, Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Silver novelties, Jewelry. &c at Pages
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

A general assortment of holiday goods
at Pages 5-lt.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-12-11

Big line of candies at Young Bros.
APT.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-02-15
Local MeWs

Car yellow ear corn for sale-price
65c per bushel.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-02-15
How to Beautify Your Skin

The principle ingredients in Laxako
la tablets are cascarin and dandelion
vegetable laxatives known to have a
beneficial action upon the skin and
complexion. Mild, safe, sure, 40 choco-
late coated tablets, % cents at John
u. JackeOn.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-02-15
The Written and the "Unwritten
Law"
(Editorial.)

"oSOO nau many sons; among them
were Simeon and Levi. They had a
sister whose name was Dinah. Young
beautiful and innocent, the image of
her mother, Leah.
1t came TO pass that Jacob, with his
family ani his focks, making his way
back to the land of his fathers in
Canaan, located near the City OF the
Invites where he bought a small parcel
OF land, and pitched his tent. The King
OF the country was named Hamor.
After while, we are told, Dinah
went out TO see the daughters OF her
fathers neighbors-naturaIly seeking
the society Of her own sex among her
newly formed acquaintance. She. no
doubt, attracted much attention in the
community by her beauty and charm
of manner.
The Hivite King had a young son
whose name was Shechem. He was at
tracted by the beauty of this young
Jewish maiden, whose life had been
spent on the plains, with her father.
brothers and mother as her only COM
panions.
Taking advantage OF her youth and
simplicity, and Of his position as the
son of King to whom her father had
been placed under obligation, Shechem.
through Establishment and deceit. en-
ticed her from her home and compass
ed her ruin. Her father heard that the
Kings son had defiled his daughter.
Simeon and Levi were away Il ON home
tending the cattle in the fields. When
they returned their father told them of
the dark shadow which had fallen
across the threshold Of their home.
Through deceit or fear the Kings son
expressed desire TO make the young
girl his wife. Jacob, for prudential
reasons, recommended the adoption of
this course. The outraged young men
refused 10 accept this compromise al
first, but afterwards accepted and gave
their consent, in order to afford them
an opportunity to avenge their sisters
wrong. When the Invites were prepar-
ed for conversion by the first of Jewish
rites and ceremonies, these two broth
ers. Simeon and Lew, unsheathed their
swords, marched into the city and slew
the King and his son and all other
males therein, and snatching their sist-
er from the pit OF disgrace, took her
home to her mother. Jacob upbraided.
even condemned the young men for
their rashness. Their reply in justifica-
tion was, "should he deal with our
sister as with an harlot?"
Simeon and Levi went on their way.
unmolested. They were not condemned
nor punished by God nor by man.
Their act in putting n whole city-full to
death TO avenge their sisters wrong
has been approved and applauded by
all good and self respecting men. The
precedent which was thus established
thousands OF years ago is law today. 1t
was penned 10y Moses-God's inspired
prophet. who has no censure for these
young men. So, it is not "unwritten
law" it is one of the oldest Of written
statutes, in one Of the Oldest law books
in the world.
Virginia has ever had and will ALWAYS
have, her Slmeon's snd Lewis. Nav
their tribe increase
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-11-20
INTERNATIONAL WAR ON RATS
Denmark Proposes that the World
Join i'm DISCRIMINATING Them.

The Danish government proposes
an international war against rats. 1t
has approached the diplomatic corps
on the subject, and International rat
congresses and an International anti
rat league may result
There has been great deal Of agi-
tation on the rat plague question
since the discovery that rats are
mainly instrumental in spreading the
bubonic plague. Lately hygienists
have held them responsible for propa-
eating other diseases, and finally
economists have taken to figuring up
what their cost in damages to the
countries Of Christendom is.
A Danish statistician, for instance,
estimates that they destroy 10000
600 crowns, or about $2,O0O,OOO
worth of property annually, in even
so small country as Denmark. Ano-
ther authority ventures the opinion
that their yearly cost to the world,
Independent of disease, is at least
800, 100000.
Local efforts have often been made
to suppress the plague, but, as in the
case Of the mosquito, partial mea-
sures are Intellectual. The rats mi
crate to a greater or less degree, both
by sea and land, and whenever they
come they multiply with amazing ra-
pidity. 1t is stated that one pair will
produce as many as 500 rats in their
lives, at the rate of SO or SO year.
The plan now outlined is to arouse
universal interest in the warfare by
the proposed international congress.
All the nations taking part officially
would be expected to institute active
measures through their quarantine
and health officials.
Property owners are to be urged or
even compelled under penalty to ex-
terminate rats on their premises, and
municipalities are to hunt them in
sewers and along the water front. A
bounty, 1T is suggested, may be offer
ed for slaughter in the rural districts.
Further to check their importation
from one country into another some
system of quarantine for ships, per-
haps with penalties for rat infected
ones. Is proposed, the port authori-
ties In large harbors supplying fumi-
CATION apparatus to drive them out Of
the recesses Of the ship in which they
find shelter.
Denmark is said to be very much
in earnest in the crusade, and with
out waiting for the congress, and by
way Of object lesson for 1t, she will
begin at once to adopt all the known
means Of determination in her own
cities.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-11-20
TRAGEDY ON STREET.
Man Shot Four Times in Macon, Ga,
Causing Instant Death.

Rome, Ga, November 9.-Robert
M. Mitchell shot and killed Joseph M.
Sloop last night in front of the Gem
tral Hotel. Bystanders say that Nit
chell accosted Sloop several times
with a vile epithet and then opened
nre, four shots from his 4S-caliber re-
volver entering Sloop's breast and
causing instant death.
Sloop's wife was in the dining room
or the hotel at the time of the tragedy
and Is proStrated.
1t Is alleged that the trouble be-
tween the two men grew out of
Sloops cursing Mitchell early yes
terday morning. 1t is said Mitchell
tried to enter the ladies' bath room at
the hotel while Mrs. Sloop was inside.
1t is alleged that Sloop saw Nit.
chelPs attempt to enter the bath
room and applied vile epithet to
any man who would do that kind of
thing.
Mitchell was taken to Atlanta ear
ly this morning for safe keeping.
The prisoner refused to talk.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-11-20
WAS DISAPPOINTMENT CAUSE ?
misunderstanding Fiancee Said to
Have Caused Kersey to Take Life.
ATLANTA Journal, 18th. }


A Misunderstanding with his fan
Gee, Miss Frances Zimmerman. OF
Tampa, Fla, Is said to have been the
cause for the self-destruction of VIII
liam K. Kersey, of the Kersey Lum-
Der Company, of Atlanta, which oc-
Cured at tampa, according to dis
patches received by the Journal from
that city.
Kersey was found in a hotel in the
city of Tampa Monday, with an emp
ty morphine bottle by his side. On
his breast was picture of his flancee
and himself, while pinned nearby was
the message:
I'm life we loved each other,
and In death only are we to
part"
There were also sealed letters left
for his business partner, l. d. Camp
bell, So Neal street, Atlanta; his ia
ther, J. w. Kersey, Dillon. s. c., and
Miss Frances Zimmerman, q l7-year-
old girl Of Tampa, Fla.
While none Of the letters have been
opened, 1t is understood that the
cause of the young mans death was
a misunderstanding with Miss Tim
norman. The young girl is almost
prostrated by the shock, having faint
ed when she was notified of Kersey's
death.
Kersey evidently planned to make
his death certain, as the physicians
found that he had taken 25 grains of
morphine. Although only semi-con-
scious, the young man fought bitterly
against the physicians when they at
tempted to save his life.
Kersey was young man of the
best habits and unimpeachable char
acter. His relatives at Dillon, S. c.,
have been notified, and funeral ar
rangements will be announced later.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-11-20
Letter to T.. Il. Herndon,
Walhalla, s. G.

Dear Sir: We should like to print
your opinion Of this, guarantee in this
paper, where all your neighbors will
see 1t: a ~ 80
Wen furnish the paint to paint
half the house of any fair man on
these terms: He shall paint the other
half with whatever other paint he
likes; same painter (any fair man)
same way (the way Of all fair paint
ers, to make good job. If our
half doesn't take less gallons of paint
by one-tenth to seven-tenths, we'll
give him the paint. If our half does
not take less labor by one-tenth to
seVen-tenths, We'll give him the
paint. If our half isn't sounder three
years hence, we'll give him the paint.
II our half isn't sounder six years
hence, Wen give him the paint. ANY
color.
We say one-tenth, because there
are two or three paints with about
that difference; we say seven-there
are dozens Of paints with about that
d1nerence-we say one to seven, be-
cause there's q hundred that waste
one-third of the money paid for both
paint and labor.
Is there a paint we haven't cov-
cred? Yours truly.
33 F.. w. Devoe g. %
p. S.-J. w. Bell. Walhalla, and
Seneca Mercantile Co., Seneca, sell
our paint.