davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29
DECLARED LEGALLY DEAD
Relatives Divide Property Inherited by
Samuel White.

Danville, ILL.,, July o.. Samuel
White, formerly one of the best-known
men of this part of the country, who
has been missing from Danville since
the civil war, has been officially de-
clared dead The action was taken by
Judge Love of the county court, at the
instance of the missing mans rela-
tives. White went into the West at
the time of the war. That he was liv-
ing in 1873 is known, for letter was
received from him in which he stated
that he had been employed by the
United States government to run down
horsethieves and recover stolen horses
and that he was to get a good salary
for the work. That, however, was the
last time anything was heard of the
man. He was heir to small estate
here, but he never put in claim for
it. Now it has been apportioned
among his relatives.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29

MRS. KERN AND MISS JULIA KERN.
the Commercial club of Indianapolis
and belongs to the University and Gen.
fury clubs. He is not wealthy, but has
enjoyed comfortable income from his
law practice. He and Mr.. Bryan have
been close friends for over a dozen
years, and Mr.. Kern delivered many
eloquent speeches in behalf of the cleo
ton of the Nebraskan to the presi-
dency in the two campaigns in which
he ran for the Office before.
The Kern home is hOspitable look
ing mansion at 1886 North Pennsylva-
MIA street, indianapolis, and as the
society of the Indiana capital the resi-
dence Of the vice presidential nominee
has become known as a social center.
The family consists of Mrs. Kern, a
daughter, Miss Julia, about twenty
three, and two sons, John Worth Kern,
Jr., aged eight, and the baby of the
family, William Cooper Kern, aged
four. Mr.. Kern has been twice married,
and Miss Kern is a daughter of the
first wife. The present Mrs. Kern is
prominent in the civic life of Indian
apolis and is leading member of the
Women's council. She divides her at
tention between her children and phil
anthropic work, kindergarten educa-
ton appealing especially to her inter-
est. She is woman of much personal
charm and has large circle Of ad-
mirerS
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29
Immiuration FALLING Off.

Washington, July 22.-Immigration
to the United States from all countries,
particularly Russia and Japan. showed
a marked falling off in the month of
June as compared with the same
month of 1907. The total immigration
aggregated 31,947, compared with 1884,
734 in 1907, a decrease of 70 per cent.
The total number of immigrants from
Russia was 6,202, compared with 3d.
112 in 1907, decrease of 81 per cent,
while that Of Japan amounted to $50,
a decrease Of 1854, as compared with
1907. The total immigration from all
countries for the six months ended
with June last was 1872 56, compared
with 1882 in 1907, decrease of "a
per cent.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29

WILLIAM COOPER KERN AND JOHN w.
KERN, JR.
born at Alto, Howard county, Dec. 20,
1S49. When he was five years old his
father, DR.. Jacob Kern, removed to
Warren county, Ia, and remained ten
years. When the Democratic states
man was in his early teens his mother
died and his father took him and his
sister back to their old home in In
diana. 1t was about this time that
young John began attending the State
Normal school in Kokomo, riding on
horseback ten miles each way every
day. He began teaching school him
self as soon as he was old enough,
and with money earned in this way
he went to the University of Michi-
gan and took course in law, being
graduated in 1869. He hung out his
shingle. in Kokomo as soon as he was
of age, and he was only twenty -one
when he was first nominated for the
state legislature. He was not success
full in that canvass. but in 1873 was
elected city attorney of Kokomo and
held the Office for six years. In 1884
he was chosen official reporter of the
state supreme court and to discharge
the duties of the post removed to IN
dianapolis. which he has since made
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29
Combs Never Heard of It.

Lexington, KY, July 22.-Leslie
Combs, United States Minister to Peru,
who was minister to Guatemala during
the time when President Cabrera is
alleged to have contributed $4,000 to
the Roosevelt campaign, and who is
now here with relatives, declares that
he had never heard of the matter, and
that the newspaper report was the
first news he had had of it. Former
Minister w. Godfrey Hunter also en-
tered an emphatic denial of the story,
saying he was not even in Guatemala
at the time, but in Kentucky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29

Kern for vice president in view Of the
fact that he was twice a candidate for
governor of Indiana and was twice de-
feated, but in these campaigns, al
though defeated, he each time ran
about $4,000 ahead Of his ticket, and
his record made him the leading Demo
erat of his state.
The Kerns came originally from Ger
many, but that was a good while ago
considerably over hundred years.
Adam Kern, great-grandfather Of the
vice presidential candidate, was born
In the fatherland. He came to Amer
lea before the Revolution. Mr. Kern's
father and grandfather were born in
Virginia, and the former, in obedience
TO the sentiment that westward the
sway of empire takes its way, moved
to Indiana and became one of the piO
neerS of the commonwealth. That
was in 1886. John Worth Kern was
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29

his home. In 1892 he was elected q
member of the state senate, serving
four years, and from 1897 to 1907 ne
served us city attorney of Indianapolis.
His first nomination for governor of
Indiana was in 1900, when he ran
against William T. Durbin and was
defeated, and in 1904 he was defeated
by Governor Hanly.
Mr.. Kern has reputation not only
as an eloquent speaker, but as law
yer who understands constitutional
questions. He received the compliment
tary vote of his party for the United
States senatorship in 1905. Mr.. Kern
belongs to the Knights of Pythias and
the Order of Elks and is thirty Sec
ond degree Mason. He is president Of
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29
Boy Steals $4,000 Suitcase.

Chicago, July pa suitcase con-
tanning stocks, bonds and other Sc
curities valued at $4,000, and belong
ing to John Burford, of Chattanooga,
Tenn, was stolen by thirteen-year-
old boy, it was learned by the police.
The theft occurred in the federal build
ing, while Mr. Burford was listening
to the trial of case in the United
States court.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29
Amos Allen of Maine.

Congressman Amos Allen of Maine
Is one Of the quietest men in the
world. He does not take to speech
making, but no man attends legisla-
live sessions more closely. He was
4 classmate of the late Thomas B.
Reed, was his secretary while Reed
was speaker of the house and was
slected his successor when Reed de-
:ided to quit public life.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29
Two Killed in Pistol Duel.

Leesboro, KY, July 22.-In Lee
county, Virginia, near what is known
as Frog Station, Neal Sutton and Will
liam C.. Williams fought pistol duel
and as result both of them are dead.
The tragedy is the outcome of a quar-
rel, the elimination of which was
reached when both of the participants
drew pistols, with the fatal result
stated.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29
RIVER WAR
Barge Dynamted at caseyviIIe and
ToWboat RiddIed With Bullets.

Paducah, KY, July 22.-At Casev-
vile, KY, where the West Kentucky
Coal cOmpany's mines are located, a
barge was dynamited and more than
100 shots were fired into the big tow
boat Harvester, wounding Engineer
John Goodall Of Gallipolis, o., in the
stomach Goodall was taken to the
company's hospital at Sturgis, KY. No
one else was on the boat, which was
riddled with shots. The company is
one of the largest in western Ken
lucky, and is maintaining the open
shop. No arrests have been made.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29
Despondent Mothers Deed.

New York, July 2.-Despondent be-
cause of ill health and fearful of the
fate which might await her two little
children, boy Of four and a girl two
years DID,. if they were left alone to
face the world, Mrs. Gussie Benson
drowned herself and children in East
river.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29
Preferred Death to Eviction.

Fl. Wayne Ind, July 22-John Plat,
a Pleasant township farmer, who was
about to witness the sale of his farm
by the sheriff, committed suicide
through dependency. He was found
hanging to a tree in the woods by
neighbors who were alarmed by his
absence.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29
Lurton Pleads Guilty.

Anderson, Ind, July 22.-Eugene P.
Lurton, arrested at Elwood, has en-
tered plea of guilty to forgery, but
sentence will not be passed till after
the trial of Miss Frances Meyer, joint
ly accused, the young woman finding
a check and sharing in the profits af-
ter it was cashed.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29
Killed Near His Doorway.

Danville, ILL.,, July 22.-E1ijah A.
Watkins, fifty years old, leading far
mer in this county, was killed almost
at the doorway of his home at Fithian,
by livestock train at IL o'clock at
night. Watkins started to cross the
railway tracks when he was killed by
the train.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29
MISS EVALYN WALSH.
A Noted Beauty and Her Approach
ina Nuptials,

Society in several cities is much in
terested in the nuptials of Miss Evalyn
Walsh and Ned Mclean, son of John
r. Mclean Of Washington. and Cincin-
natl. Miss Walsh is the daughter Of
Thomas F. Walsh, the Colorado multi
millionaire. The family for several
years has spent its winters in Wash
ington and its summers in New
port. Miss Walsh met with injury
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29
Steals $1,000 From convicts.

Frankfort, KY, July 22.-G. w. Row
land, clerk at the state prison, con-
fessed he was short $1,000 in his ac-
counts and handed in his resignation.
The money belonged to convicts in the
prison.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29

In an automobile accident three sum-
mers ago. Her brother Vinson, who
was with her at the time, was killed.
To assist his daughter in recovering
her health Mr.. Walsh had boudoir
automobile constructed, fitted out with
lounge, reclining chair and other con-
veniences, and in it Miss Walsh spent
some time travelling in search Of
health and vigor. She was educated
in part abroad and is very accom-
plished.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1908-07-29

The Hoosier Statesman Who Runs
on the Ticket With William J.
BryAn-His Record. His Family
and His Party Service. ~ -
INDIANA has the vice presidency
now, and it was with the view OF
keeping the Office in. possession of

Keeping the Office in possession Of
the Hoosier State that the ma
tional Democratic convention at Den
yer named John Worth Kern of In
dianapolis to run on the national
ticket of the party with William Jen-
nings Bryan of Nebraska. OF course
that was not the only reason for the
choice. There were many others, and
good ones, too, but the leaders thought
it would be good thing to make an
appeal to state pride in Mr.. Kern's COM
monwealth by naming him to run for
the Office now held by that other emf
nent Indiana statesman, Charles w.
Fairbanks. Some surprise has been
expressed at the nomination of Mr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10

treasury. Do you know just what that
means? II you don't we will try and
enlighten You. The Alma fire depart
ment is a volunteer department; the
members get no pay for their work; If
one of them gets hurt or is sick he gets
no assistance unless il comes from the
department treasury The money raised
at these balls goes into this same treas
ury.
Don't you think it's worth while to
help the boys along They never
hesitate to help you if a fire breaks out
in your house. They do it often at the
risk of life and limb and at all hours in
all kinds of weather. Now you have
one chance of at least showing your
appreciation. Perry Banghart will have
charge of the sale of tickets. The
committee of arrangements for the ball
is composed of l. S. Fink, Will Moody
and r. l.. Fuller The committee in
charge of the floor will be Chief Chas
Fishbeck, director, and Fred Rowland
and William Peck, aides. Get ticket
even if you cannot go.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10
Don't Become
Too Confident.
Other Candidates May Yet Win The
Prizes--Competition Rife in City and
Country

The Records contest is at the close
of its fourth week with many of the
candidates showing large gains daily
The voting has increased wonderfully
in the last week. Many candidates
are after subscriptions Those who
are at the top OF the list are those
who have devoted a little of their
time to that end. See your friends,
get them interested in your behalf ant
the results will be wonderful. It's an
easy matter to get the votes when you
take little time each day to do IL.
How many other in inconspicuous
positions will rise rapidly to the front
and be formidable rivals OF those al
ready in the lead? Three weeks ago
the wise ones began to pick the win
ners. AS the contest has progressed
however, it has become evident that
the predictions made at the outset
of the race that II would be a mys-
terry up 70 the day of the final count
was true Those who are making such
splendid gains are those who have been
III Tic knAAlC W wiz tioth tttS ots<'<S,-
Several others who have not yet at
tracted attention by making phenome-
nal Roadway have nevertheless been
quietly busy and will come rapidly for
ward within few days.
The generous vote offer, which by
paying special attention to securing
new subscriptions to increase ones
standing at the rate OF 1000 extra
votes for every set OF five new sub
scriptions turned in will greatly slim
ulate the activity of the candidates
II makes II possible for those who are
some distance behind to catch up with
the leaders by a little judicious effort
The fact that the prizes offered are
greatly superior TO any ever placed
at stake in any city the size of Al
ma has strengthened the determination
of the contestants to win out.
Although the contest is at the end
of fourth week it is by no means
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10
TAKEN FROM JURY


Monday. at Ithaca. in circuit court,
before Judge Kelley searle, the
damage suit brought by j. M. Secord
against Alma College came up for trial.
This suit grew out OF the accidental
death Of Leafy Elizabeth, the five year
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Secord,
which occurred last February on the
college campus, and was for $4,000.
The little girl fell into hole on the
campus caused by a bursted under
ground steam main She was scalded
so badly that she died shortly after the
accident. - las7f
After hearing the plaintiffs side Of
the case Judge Searle took the case
from the jury aud ordered it discon.
tiDued on the ground that no cause of
action existed. Attorneys Walker and
Fitzgerald of Grand Rapids appeared for
the plaintiff and w. A. Bahlke of this
city and Ex-judge q. l.. Stone of Ithaca,
for the defendants.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10
SURPRISED THEIR FRIENDS.
Miss Sophia nutchlnssn and Pearl Becker
Married the 27th Of Last October.

Is has come to light within the last
week that Miss Sophia Hutchinson,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hutchinson. OF this city and Pearl
Decker, son of @. II. Decker. now Of
Eugene, Oregon, were quietly married
at st. Louis, October ~, the Rev.
Mason of that city performing the
ceremony. The news Of their marriage
was quite surprise to their friends
although it was suspected they had such
intentions but would wait until future
date.
Both the young people are very well
known here and are now the recipients
of many congratulations. Two days
after the marriage Pearl left for Eugene.
Oregon, where he joined his father.
He is now employed as a pharmacist in
drug stoge at that place. He expects
to return about Feb ] and take his bride
back with him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10
TAKEN SERIOUSLY ILL.
Miss Iva PuIfrey Uandergoes Operation For
Appendicitis Now On Road to Recovery.

Miss Ida Pulfrey. the eldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Pulfrey became
III at Mayhue hospital, Rochester
MINI, about ten days ago. Soon after
becoming sick appendicitis set in and
her condition rapidly became worse.
Saturday telegram was received asking
her father to come as fears were enter
tanned that she could not recover. Mr..
Pulfrey made hurried departure, catch
ing the 6:25 p m. train and arriving at
Rochester Sunday night. After his
arrival it was determined to operate and
on Monday night Miss Pulfrey under
went the ordeal 1t afforded her great
relief and she has shown marked inn
provement, now being practically out of
danger. Mr.. Pulfrey will remain with
her until the last of the week.
Miss Pulfrey is trained nurse and
went to Rochester last October TO enter
Mayhue hospital in order to take an
advanced course in surgical work. She
has many friends here who will be glad
to learn she is going TO recover.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10

We are sorry TO announce this week
that we are to lose the services of J. A.
Gibbs, who has been with us for several
months. Mr.. Gibbs. e.ybody calls him
Bert" goes to Perrysburg, Wood
county, Ohio, and will take charge of
the mechanical end OF the Perrysburg
Journal and job printing office
Mr.. Gibbs is first-class all around
man and practical printer and we are
glad to see him better himself though
we regret to lose his services. Before
coming to Alma he was foreman of the
St. Louis Republican Leader for four
years. His many friends there and here
will be glad to hear of his advancement.
Here is wishing you good luck Bert and
remember the latch string hangs outside
of the door at the Record office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10
BRAINERD HOSPITAL NOTES.

Grover Yonell, who lost his left hand
in corn shredder last week, is doing
we'll.
IS. .. Shankel of Wheeler, underwear
an operation for double hernia last
Wednesday, He is convaleseing rapidly
John Dilling OF New Haven township,
had his right foot amputated last Sat-
urday for the tuberculosis OF the bones.
This was done at ms home. DR.. o.
Neil of Perrinton is in charge.
Carl Morris, son os A. b. Morris OF
Summer township, was operated on al
the hospital Tuesday night for appendi.
citis. DIR. Graham of Sumner, gave the
cbloroform.
DIR. Warthin of Ann Arbor, the lecturer
last Friday night graced our home by
his presentce while in Alma
Miss Janet Reid one OF. the former
graduate nurses has located in Alma for
the practice of her profession. We can
recommend her as one of the best to all
wishing her services
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10

A letter received by Mr.. J. W Barron
from Rev K. +. Williams announces
their arrival at their new home in Esca-
nabe last Wednesday, Mr.. Williams
found his furniture had been moved TO
the rectory and he aud his wife assisted
by members Of the vestry Immediately
began unpacking Mr.. Williams says
there is plenty Of snow and the thermom-
eter At the time he wrote stood one degree
above aero. Sunday severe storm was
raging. but Notwithstanding the un-
favorable condition large audience was
present at the morning service. The
many friends Of Rev. and Mrs. Williams
will be pleased to know that they are
pleasantly situated in their new home
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10
THE FIREnENy BALL.


The 9Th annual benefit ball given by
the ALMA Fire Department will be- held
at odd Fellows Temple January first.
This year the boys are planning 10 make
the ball bigger success than ever.
Davis Brothers orchestra of five pieces
will furnish music. The grand march
starts at $3.50 p. m.
New Years day is a time for good
deeds and resolutions. Start the year
by giving the boys little lift. Tickets
are only 70 cents and the money raised at
this ball goes into the department
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10
GRANGE NOTES.


Met in regular session Saturday eve
ming Nov. %. W. M. Parks was in the
chair Meeting opened with song,
"Sweet Bye and Bye The members
discussed the Farmers Institute to be
held here some time in January. IL
was decided to elect new officers at the
next meeting Roll call was answered
by Bible quotat ions. Mr.. Brooks read
the report Of Pomona grange meeting.
Reading by Mrs. Smith, "A Thanksgiv-
ing In l779," Jessie Markham told how
Thanksgiving originated, song by
grange, Battle Song" reading by Nora
Smith Members then discussed what
the grange should be thankful for
Grange closed with song, Nearer My
God to Thee"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10

If you want to take trip to real
fairy land visit Stanards Central drug
store. The beautiful display of Christ
mas goods in candies, toys and novelties
10 be seen there is truly beautiful AT
night the store is illumined with red
colored lights which only serve to in
crease its attractiveness. AS to the
stock, its impossible to tell you all there
is there but you will find anything you
want.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10

Mrs. +. A. Johnson was rendered a
farewell reception by few of her
intimate friends at The odd Fellows
lodge rooms last Friday evening. Only
eight couples were present. Mrs. Edna
Kelley, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Wilson and
Miss Close, sister of Mrs. Wilson's,
chaperoned the party. The evening
was spent in dancing and cards after
which Gloyd White served all with a
bountiful spread
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10

Alma Lodge. I. o. O. r., nj its semi.
annual election Of officers held Monday
evening, December 7, at Odd Fellows
Temple, elected the following officars:--
5. K. Francis, N. G Geo. r. Knight.
" c.; Mel Yerian, recording secretary:
Earl w. Young, financial secretary:
{. +. Renner, chas. Fishbeck and w.
w. Kinch, trustees
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10
To Open Eastern Territory.

A. w. Brock left Friday for New
York city. He is about to open the
eastern territory up to his Brock heater.
Mr.. Brock will have an Office at 100
Liberty street, New York This is the
head of the business district. The Brock
heaters are very practical thing and if
Mr.. Brock can get them established in
the eastern market his fortune is assur-
ed without question.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10
Real Estate Transfers.

VIM II King and wife to William
Cook TIA Pompeii .... 4
] II Medler and wife to Esther NJ
Bruske IL IL blk William
Cases add Alma ........ ii
Vern 5 Aldrich to John n Bonney
and wife May M Il 2 blk 80
Newton's add ST. Louis 12
James N Morrison and wife to
William II Latimer 1t a. Hall
a Sharrar's add Alma.
May nj Bonney TO Vern Aldrich
IL 2 blk so Newton's add St
Louis IL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10

Generally debilitated for years.
Had sick headaches, lacked ambition,
was WORKOUT and all run down. Bur
dock Blood Bitters made me a we'll
woman Mrs. Chas. Freitoy, Moosup,
Conn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10
"Get" Got The Three Dollars.

q. s. Ward was the lucky man at
Messinger's clock drawing Wednesday.
Mr.. Ward was particularly fortunate in
that he drew the winning ticket on a
purchase made but few moments be-
fore the drawing opened.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-10

too late for candidates to- enter and
make a winning run. AS far as those
who are now apparently hopelessly In
the rear to beat out the present lead
ers get down to business and you will
be surprised to see what a little sys-
tematic effort will accomplish.
DO you want the piano."
do you want the diamond7"
Do these prizes appeal to your"
If so get into the running and reap
the reward of little work on Dec.
%, when the greatest contest ever in
augurated in this county win come to
a close.