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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-24
A Dutch Superstition.

Live but to learn! When you give Il
pointed or sharp inst rument 10 n friend
he mhkes return Of a peDuy, so tha;
friendship may not lie pierced or cut. !
gave kitten TO our wAshwoman, the
iaintiest bit Of Wilhelmincsque ware IN
this country-seiat thirty five, avoir-
iupols 222 She was nearly tickled to
death. Il won't thank you for the pres.
en,,' she said. because the kitten
would pine away and die." She then
explained that in Holland to thank IA
friend for present was always SUP,
posed 10 bring bad luck. Maybe all
mcn these days are IloiIandcrs. The
more tavors you do them the less they
thank yon.--New York Press.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-24
An Indians View OF an 0rgan.

An Indian gives his impressions on
first visiting civilization and seeing and
hearing I'M organ
"After awhile curiosity led me back
TO the sod house, and | saw for the first
time how the white woman pumps 80
much air into box that when che
pressed on the top board it howls con.
vulsivcly ! forgot my bashiuluess 60
far as to listen openly and enjoy the
operation. wondering much how the
white man puts pair Of lungs into q
box, whioh is furnished with whole Sc,
OF blnck and white teeth, and when he
siDRs to it it appears 10 answer him
This is how the white people teach
tneir cbildron to do things, thought
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-24

books arc good on any part of the
system.
This rule is on the theory that
purchase OF passenger transportation is
not merely personal contract limited
to beng carried out only as 70 the
original buyer, but tina: rather it is the
purchase Of a commodil! much ns the
purchase Of sack Of potatoes. with the
feature Of contract to give safe
carriage to the holder a: ticket. The
commodity Is to be- consumed iu quantity
and manner to suit the wish Of the origi-
nal buyer.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-24
No Century Begins on Sunday.

There are somc curious facie about
our calendar No Century can begin
on wcdne day, Friday or Sunday The
samo calendars can always DO n1'd ev-
CRY 30 yearl. Ocnbcr aI"aya bcgius on
tho same LAY Of the week ns January.
April M July. Srptcn,bcr as Decmbcr.
February, March nnd November nlfo
begin on the same days. Nav, June aud
August always begin on different dny'
tc,n oach other aud frouI uvcry month
IN the year. TIE fi's, ana lns, days OF
tho year aro aIw - the came. These
rules do not apply to leap year, "her
com pariann IN made between days be
iorc and nitnr February ~.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-24
Dirt 10 Fly From Now on.

Yesterday morning seventeen carloads
OF h"rper arn tools were nnloaded here
to n" used in the construction OF the
rOhdpei ~ the Western Pacific. This
Is tlir ti!st outfit 10 arrive and belongs
10 different parties who have taken sub.
coniraact- under Nancy Bros. &. Co. OF
Oklahoma City, who have a contract Tor
259 miles OF grading.
The sub-contrsctors are all from Min
iature, Neh., and are X. a. Gummel,
Chns. Leniger. Dunn and Long. N.
Hamilton, j. w. Powell, r. II. Conlan
AMI Thompson Il Catron.
The outfits ,lRi arrived yee teriny are
but the vanguard OF what ls 10 follow
There are lRig number OF outfits on
the road winch will arrive hero in the
course OF few days. Before the end OF
the month there will he long line 81
graders extending Beventy-ive miles
westward from Winnemuc ,aa to the
iio, Springs.
Tho first camp TO DO established will
be about IL miles west Of town and an.
other ono at the Dutchman we'll and the
work will be strung out from the, first
camp on to nenr tho Golden Eagle mine
on the weet side OF tho Central noun.
tains,
Tho beginning Of actual construction
work means great deal to the town oi
WiDnemucca. 1. lie the beginning OF q
new cru oi prosperity and iortells a I'm
greater population for tho town, WIN
neDuccR is III line to be one of the larg
tsi cities IN the state within the mex
three years.-llumboldl Star.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-24
A Good Bear Story.

The New York papers tell IA ii st t.class
bear story. Mr.. and Mrs. Bear lived
very happily together, until three baby
bears we're born, then the old bear,
whose name waa Car, wanted to anni-
hilate his family. Just in time Mrs.
bear and the babioe were removed to an
adjoining cage. Old Car was cross IA
blazes, but Mrs. Bear di!n't seem to
miss him at all; she was busy with her
family. When the youngsters bad got
big enough 10 walk around and notice
thinRe, they showed n deposition to
want to get into the cage with the old
Car, upon which Mrs. Bear boxed their
ears soundly, but the other night, ono OF
;he little fellows got into old C2ar's cage.
upou which Mrs. Bear boxed their rnfs
aonndly. but the o:her night mt mid.
night. ono " the little tll,ws got iuto
old Cars cagc. whore upon Mrs. Bear
set up a cry thnt frightened the whole
mcnnyrrie. Tho krnpcrs came just IN
time. fnr old car had wnhcncd up aud
wns starting tf the cub. \ ~ stream
oi water ,urncd III his f,co stopped him,
ri ia was thrown over the cub and he
was drawn oui and given t. his mother,
whcrcupnn shc took him Ia tho further
cat corner of the cage, and when last
seen was ciJhlnR him ~ her nrins aud
~ lear whispers was telling him whni
brute he old father vac, which Shove
lhere il gool deal oi human mature
oven 10 bcars .--Ielcgram.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-24
Makes Difference Whose House.

"FEo hurricane plnwed your neigh.
bor's house down.
"fe; he ami been livin' right for
come time
An the liehlnin' kIllcd all his
coSs?"
-f~; It was judgment sent on INN
Ter hp v0pd.
but I've jeat hearn toll TINT overy
hon4" "n lonr pinnin',n on theaiver
waa burned Ia the ground
Noh, the mSstcrinu, dispon Of
Providence! Oh. now the righteous Or.
maio !" sniTef IN this cold. iintd wOIld!'
- 'tinUiH inn4tituuOu.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-24
Fruits OF Reclamation.

According to official figures, since the
reclamation law was enacted nv ,,,p.
gress IN 1902 eight towns have been
buiit and 10000 people have settled ,p
what were desert lande, To prepar,.
the way Tor these settlers 100 miles OF
oru"ch railways have been built. ,2G7
miles OF go pals have oeen dug, many Of
WINCH cnrry whole rivers, and forty.
seven tunnels have been excavated I,
Is estimated that the territory embraced
Ill what is known us the arid regions OF
tie United States covers 100000 OOO
acr"e, OF which about 1000, ,OO0 acres
are subject to irrigation. which, when
property supplied with water, can be
converted into farms fully ms productive
as lands in the most tavJred sections
Oil was introduced IL cnngrrss at
the last session for the purpose OF re-.
Claiming overilowed and swamp lands in
arSnnsns. Minnesota, Iudiana, Wrscop-
Bin. New Jersey. North Carolina, South
Carolina Pud other states, and those
buck OF 1t say that il will be pushed"
at the next session The member who
offered this measure roughly estimates
The amount Of overiI1wed and swamp
lands TO DO reclaimed at $4,000, 900
acres. the reclamation OF which would
increase the land value more than
s5'ooO,9Oo, the annual crop value $780,
100000. and, il suhdIvided INTO forty.
acre fLrms, would supply 2.50O,0O
families with homes aud pu, 100000
on lands now practically worthless
Ogden journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-24
a False Report.

Officials Of the Washoe County Bank
anuounc I'd positively yesterday that the
rumor Of the loss OF SlllO by the cashing
OF bad check is without foundation
The officials cay that the check mcnnoD-
ed is perfectly good and is from one OF
the best patrons OF the institution.
The officials explain that the atory
about the bogus paper must have
started by visitor in the bank over.
hearing some chance remark, and mis-.
interpreting the facts. believed the
money had been obtaired by false pre-
tenses Journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-24
E1ko. Nevada, Friday, May ~, 1907

Reno last week. Reno. Winuemucca,
Sparks. Elko. Virginia City. Carson and
Gold Hill contested for the honorR.
Following are the Elko boys who SO.
cured places IN the different events:
Angel "on first place in tie ham mer
throw; Mcnamara first and Carey Sec
ond ID the 90 ynrd hurdle; Angel
third in the shot put; McNamara second
III the 40 yard dash; McNumaru thiri
Ill the high jump; Mcnamara third III
Tie 220-y yard dash; Carey second in the
l2O yard hurdle.
There we're three records broken.
McNamara Of Eiko. established the
rccurG III the 220-I ari hurdle OF % 3 .
seconds. and RrGges Of Sparks, % 3
Sc conds III the 22O-yurd dash.
Following are the points made by the
vArinnh trAmg:
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-24
Danger In Signals.

a wac playing t. game Of catda, In
mining camp in the RocKics,7 said the
mild mauoetcd man, "wheD suddenly
my partner, by way of gentle hint,
held up two fingers to indicate ,ha, he
had a pair. Quick ne a Hash, one Of our
opponents whipped out his dirk and
slashcd of the fingers.
"Awful! Well 1t was pretty bad, but
waso't he in luck .ha, he didn't have a
full handY-
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-24

move IN, stock from the State without
having them inspected as required by
the law shall be deemed guilty OF
felony and upon conviction shall be
tined ID any sum noi less than $500 and
not more than $4,000. or be imprisoned
in the State peniteutiary for period Of
not less than one year nor more than
three years, or both such fine and
mprisoDment,-Hu bGldt Star.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-24
The Academic Race Meet.

The Iilko high school team worc bad
iv beaten in tho acndcmic truck meet Mt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23

set and printed in very fair shape. though
the margins are a little hazy.. But when
one opens the paper the inside, instead Of
furnishing either two more pages of reading
matter or being blank. showsNa fine sample
of variegated wall paper. The forms had
been blocked down to fit the width of the
paper, and the edition. which should have
been a patent inside, was run on on the
blank side of the wall paper, with a short
editorial apology for the scantiness of the
news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23

up for weeks by the snow blockade. Some
of them are printed on wrapping paper and
some even on wall paper.
One Of the most interesting is the Osna-
brook Independent, a little four-page paper
of Clarion county, N. d. It's issue OF Janu-
AIRY "a shows no particular evidence OF
trouble on the outside, except that the
paper Is rather heavy and spongy for news
paper paper. There are advertisements and
local stories of one sort and another, all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
No Conferences Of Governors.

ST. PAUL. March 23.-Gov. johnson yes
terday received a letter from President
Roosevelt In reply to the governors pro-
posal for conference OF governors and
railroad commissioners to consider railroad
questions.
President Roosevelt says there will be
no conference of the governors Of the
states" said Gov. Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
An Open Book.

When a prospective purchaser
sees the advertisement of a
business concern in a reputable
publication like The Evening
Star, it fixes that concerns
identity. With such introduce
ton the transaction of business
is an open book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
THE CAR FAMINE.
Straits to Which Newspapers Were
Reduced.

Some indication of how the car famine hit
the northwest Is given by copies of papers
just received from North Dakota by some
members Of the interstate commerce COM
mission. They were little sheets in some
Of the towns along the lines that were tied
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-01-02
PAGE & DOHONEY.

The above name represents the style
of the drug firm of which DR.. j. N.
Page and Mr.. L. G. Dohoney are men,
bers.
DR.. Page has conducted drug bust
ness in Columbia for a long number of
years, hence is acquainted with nearly
every one in the country, they ali
know that Doctor can be depended up
on to accurately fill a prescription
whether the occasion be ''propitious"
one or not,
Mr.. Dohoney, the new member, is a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Dohoney
and young man whose ability in his
chosen line can not be questioned. Leon.
ard is graduate of the Louisville Col
lege of Pharmacy, besides having had
two years experience with T. P. Tay-
lor & Co., druggists, of Louisville.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-01-02
BIRTHDAY DINNER.

Last Christmas day was the 44th
birthday of j. w. Morrison, of this
city, and combining the events of that
eventful day he was served with a de-
lightful dinner at his home, several
friends being present.
The greatest surprise on the bill of
fare came in the form of an 8 pound
watermelon, saved for that purpose. by
Mr.. Frank Shepherd, of Cane Valley,
who was present to enjoy the dinner,
and share in the good will of Mr.. Morri-
son in his advancing years. The mel
on was sweet and delicious and so per-
feet that it would have kept much Ion
ger. 1t is a rare occurrence to eat
watermelon on Christmas day.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-01-02
GREEN RIVER
BRIDGE BURNED.
Early Tuesday Mornins..-Supposed
to Be The Work of a Fire Bug.

The bridge on the Columbia and Camp
bellsville turnpike, spanning Green
River, burned early Tuesday morning,
the fire supposed to have been of incen-
diary origin. We learn from Mr.. J. B
Barbee, proprietor of the Columbia and
Campbellsville Stage Line, that when
his mail wagon reached the bridge at
4:3O o'clock Tuesday morning, the driver
Mr.. John Stone, discovered the fire,
which was only on the Columbia end,
and seeing that he could cross, dashed
into the bridge. After crossing he
drove rapidly to the stage barn and in
formed the hostler and Mr.. Henry Sub
lett of the fire, but when these gentle
men reached the scene the conf1agra-
ton had gained such Roadway that the
structure was doomed.
The burning of the bridge will be a
very serious delay to the business in
terests of this section, but the mail,
passengers and express will be carried
across the river in a canoe, the hacks
meeting the traffic on either bank. We
learn, that a ferry will be built as rap
idly as possible.
At the hour of going to press we can
not learn whether the bridge will be
rebuilt or not, but the supposition is
that the Turnpike Co., will Immediately
perfect plans for a new structure
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-01-02
AN ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON.

Misses Mary Lucy and Leonora Lowe
entertained number of their friends
last Wednesday afternoon, December
Goth, at their beautiful home on Boom
er Heights. The time was delightfully."-
spent in music and games, and refresh
ments were served. Those present
were:
Misses Coda English, Winnie Dohon-
ey, Cary Rosenfeld, Nellie Follis,
Tranuie Sandidge, Elizabeth Coy, An
ME faulkner, Katie Russell, lone
Mary D. Patteson, Mary Mill
er, Julia Miller, Susan Miller, Alma
Kratzer, Fannie Kratzer, Cecil Pile.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-01-02
FOR SALE.

My store house and stock of goods
and dwelling about acres land; a fine
stock and tobacco barn on the premises
in the town of Gradyville, Adair county,
KY. 1 have good going business, any
one wishing to go into the goods bust
ness cant find better location in Adair
county, KY. My reason for selling, l
am going West. Will sell as a whole
or in part. No one has ever done bust
ness at this stand but what has made
money, 1 refer you to j. T. Kemp,
Charlottesville, KY, j. N. Coffey, Co.
lumbia, KY, or H. c. Walker, Gallon,
Ala, or E. H. Hughes, Quanah Texas.
If you mean business address me at
Gradyville, KY.
j J. HUNTER.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-01-02
A GENEROUS MAN
Who BeIiveeS 1t IS More Blessed
To Give Than Receive.

Since the acts and deeds of the many
givers in Christmas times are so mar
rowed down to the narrow limits where
personal favors may be expected in re-
turn, or where family ties enter. we
feel that it is but justice to make pub
lie and commend any one who departs
from this seemingly selfish living, and
in accord with this feeling and our
knowledge, we desire to say that Mr..
j. S Stapp has evidently set an exam
pie for this community, and gave full
and complete evidence of his liberality
and good will for others outside of his
immediate care. In advance of the
holidays he purchased large box of
beautiful pictures, in neat frames, BIZ
bles and other books, and for more than
ten days the distribution went on.
Just how and where he placed his many
gifts is not known to us, but he placed
them as in his judgment he deemed
best, and doubtless accomplished much
good in so doing.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-01-02
COLUMBIA ADAR COUNTY, KENTUCKY. JANUARY 1907

Mr.. ]. P. Dohoney, ST., who has
spent several weeks visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs C. M. Murrell, in Elida, New
Mexico, short time ago, stated on
his return that she was improved in
health and was getting along as well as
could be expected. She. has been in
delicate health for more than year,
and has tried different States to find an
invigorating climate, and it is to be
hoped that present indications will
prove the boon of her desires and that
of her husband, DIR. c. M. Murrell,
who has made such sacrifice in bust
ness, to find a climate better suited
for her ailments.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Walker gave a
Christmas dinner to six of their friends
that was presided over by Mr.. Walkers
father, Mr.. j. D. Walker, of this city.
The select few less one met at the ap-
pointed hour at their beautiful home on
Greensburg street, and spent several
hours in social conversation, and partic-
ipated in one of the most excellent
feasts of the Christmas holidays. 1t
was a most enjoyable evening to all
present, and the manner in which they
were entertained bespoke the delight of
those who gave it. Those fortunate
enough to answer by their presence,
were Hon. j. F. Montgomery, Judge
w. w. Jones, j. O. Russell, R. F.
PAUL and James Garrett. The absent
one was the unfortunate, but truly
the invitation that was ex-
tended to be part of the merry feast
ers.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-01-02
MISSIONARY RALLY.
At GradyviIIe Saturday Evening
and Sunday, December
22nd and 23rd.

The Ladies' Missionary Society and
Sunbeam Band of the Gradyvale Bap-
fist church gave an entertainment in
their church on Saturday evening and
Sunday forenoon, that were highly en-
pertaining in every particular. Too
much praise cannot be given those who
faithfully assumed the responsibilities
and whose devotion and untiring ener-
gy brought the realization of their fond
est hopes. We are not in position to
give in full, complete synopsis of the
program nor to mention every feature
probably that deserves special mention,
but in justice to the ladies having it in
charge and in justice to the unstinted
aid given them and the highly satisfac-
tory manner in which each participant
rendered part in completing and round
ing up these delightful entertainments,
we feel that we must speak of the
most attractive features as we under
stand them. The Church was beauti-
fully decorated and large crowd pres
ent on each occasion which brought the
receipts up to expectations and gave
cheer to the many who participated IN
the exercises. Mrs. J. A. Diddle, Mrs.
Ella Y. Robinson and Mr.. L. G. Hill
were the organists and performed in a
most entertaining manner. Mr.. w. M.
Wilmore made one of the best Mission
airy and Christmas speeches that has
been heard for many day and it was
productive of much good. The prayers
offered by Mr.. Wilmore, C. o. and
fairfield Moss were impressive on so
joyful an occasion which manifested
their deep interest in the object and re-
suits to be accomplished. The children
of the society all acquitted themselves
in highly complimentary manner while
the vocal music was selected and render
ed under the lead of Mr.. ]. S. Stapp.
Briefly stating, it was success in every
particular and highly gratifying in
many instances. The liberal contribu
ton made by Mr.. Stapp to the church
and society deserves special mention
for from the free will of the heart he
contributed.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-01-02
RENDERED RESIGNATION.

Mr.. Woodruff Flowers, one of the
best young men in Adair county, who
has been with the News for nearly two
years, severed his relationship with
newspaperdom December LIST, and left
January 1st, to attend Medical Col
lege in Louisville. His stay with the
News was pleasant, and while we re-
greet his departure, and while newspa-
per work in every department needs
such men, yet his decision will doubt
less lead to more profit, and as broad
or broader sphere of usefulness.
Knowing him to be rigidly honest, a
close student and a constant worker,
combined with energy and good moral
habits, we predict success to him in
his chosen profession Our good will
attend him.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-01-02
STATEMENT FROM PAUL AZBILL.

Mr.. Paul Azbill returned from De-
troit last Saturday evening, and in con-
versation with News man, gave the
following statement concerning the au-
tomobile accident in that city, in which
he was an occupant in the car, and
which was published in an ugly light in
a Louisville paper on December the
18th. The report that reached the pa
per was far from being correct, and
Mr.. Azbill's statement is here given,
that the truth may be known. "Mr.
Scrimger and wife, of Detroit, were in
the front seat. Mr.. Day, of Detroit,
and myself were on the back seat.
The man was struck because he lost his
presence of mind, and jumped in front
of the car. MIR. Scrimger thinking to
protect to protect his wife from the
publicity of such an accident, drove on
some distance, placed her on a street
car and returned to the scene of the
accident. The attempted concealment
Of his wife's presence occasioned the
fiction that was circulated through the
newspapers"
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-01-02
WORK OF AN INCENDIARY
Was the Burning lof the Business
House and Store at Nell. Ky.

The store building and it's contents,
belonging to the Farmers Mercantile
Co., at Nell, was destroyed by fire last
Monday evening. Our correspondent
at thot point Whites us that it was the
work of an incendiary, and that the
proprietors, Messrs. o. B. Finn, L. C.
and r. G. Dohoney telegraphed to a
number of points for bloodhounds, fl
nally locating a pair at Lexington be-
longing to Mr.. Mulligan, but they
arrived to late to get on the trail.
The loss on building and stock of
goods will reach SIG, 900, with no in
surance, as the firm had been in bus
mess less than one year, and it was
impossible to get contract.
AS above stated, the firm had been in
business only a short time, possibly
three months, but in this short period,
had succeeded in establishing a good
trade, and prospects were very bright
for a large business.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-01-02
WEEK OF PRAYER.

Following are the subjects for the
week Of prayer, to be attended among
the churches of Columbia, beginning Jan
uary 9Th at the Methodist church:
Sermon-The Call of God to His Peo-
pie, Monday, Jan. 7; The Church of
The Living God, Tuesday, Jan. s; The
Gospel of Gods Son, Wednesday, Jan.
9; The Christirn Ministry, Thursday,
Jan. 10; Missions, Home and Foreign,
Friday, Jan. II; Christian Institutions,
Saturday, Jan. II; The Coming of the
Kingdom, Sunday, Jan. 13; The Attract
i've Power of Christ Crucifed. Speak
ers to be announced later.