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The Adair County news., 1908-09-02
A Heroic Boy.

The following touching story was told
here recently by Bishop Carter, of the
United Brethren Church. He said that
some time ago man named John Alec
Curry and his family stopped near
Chattanooga, Tenn, the Bishop s
home. The Curry family were travel
ing horse traders, and in the number
was son about seventeen years old
In trading some parties who had
snapped horses with the head of the
family became dissatisfied and visited
the Curry Camp for the purpose of
forcing rue bargain. A fight ensued
and John Alec. was shot down. The
boy, seeing that his father had fallen,
secured revolver and opened fire, and
instantly he received his death wound,
but before breath left his body raised
up took aim at the leader of the ap-
posing gang, fired, and killed him.
Bishop Carter continuing said that
boy, seeing that his father was disabled
and his mother and sisters terroized,
displayed as much courage and heroism
as men whose names are recorded in
the record book of fame" John Alec.
survived his wound, and when last
heard from he was travelling and trad
ing. He is native of Adair county
and also the son who was killed. born
and reared few miles northeast of
Columbia.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02
Trustee Election. .

The trustees of educational division
No. 4, met in body at Knifey. KY,
Aug 28.-08. Also Mrs. Shelton, the
County Superintendent and Paul Smith
the County Attorney, joined in the
meeting and after short talk by the
Superintendent the trustees preceded
to elect trustees to fill the vacancies
resulting from contests. No elections
in four districts in the division. The
other 16 trustees being present ad after
filling said vacancies, elected ]. d. Eu-
bank, Secretary of the body and j. W.
Foster, Chairman, after which MIR.
Paul Smith proceeded to explain the
school law, so for as relates to the
duties of the officers and after some
remark by others the body adjourned
to meet later at a time appointed by
law. j. D. Eubank, Sec.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Mr.. J. L. Sublett, who lives near Co
burg, one of the best watermelon
growers in that section, was in Colum-
bia last Saturday with a wagon load of
this delicious fruit. The load aver
aged thirty pounds each. Mr.. Sublett
being friend and reader of the News,
presented the office with one weighing
forty-eight and half pounds. The COM
pliment was certainly highly appreci-
ated. Mr.. Sublett attributes his sue
cess in watermelon growing to changing
the seed every year.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02
An Adair County Boy Getting Rich.

The many friends of DR.. r. A. Jones,
who is son of DR.. j. T. Jones, Mont
pelier, will be glad to learn of his very
prosperous business. The following
from the Stanford Journal tells the
story:
CDR. R. A. Jones, who left Stanford
some three years ago and located in
Cincinnati, is rising in the financial
world very rapidly. His advertising
soap business has increased to such an
extent that orders come from all parts
oflthe world to him. While in Cincin-
natl last week the genial doctor showed
us large orders from England. Canada,
Buenos Ayres and other countries a
long ways off. He employs about 30
people and his place Of business pre-
sents a lively scene. BY the way, DR..
Jones, who is an inventive genius, is
working on machine which he thinks
will cut off, wrap in tin foil and label
yeast. Mr.. Fleishman, the great yeast
maker of Cincinnati, has offered big
sum of money to the person who makes
a machine that will satisfactorily do
the work. DR.. Jones has an excellent
show to take down the big pile Mr..
Fleishman offers. We hope, with his
many other friends, that he will win. -
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02
Death Of an Old Lady.

Mrs. Betsey Ann Bryant, who was
SO years old, died Wednesday night of
last week with diseases incident to old
age. She was born and reared in the
White Oak district. this county, the
end coming near Moore's Store on the
Stanford road. She made Profession
of her faith in Christ fifty years age,
joined the United Baptist Church and
lived consistently until the final disso-
luton. She was the widow of Peter
Marion Bryant, who disappeared from
Adair county many years ago. She is
survived by four or five children.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

A petition will be presented to Judge
Junius Hancock next Monday, asking
him to call an election to take the sense
of the voters in this district as to
whether or not a graded school shall be
established in Columbia. Under the
new school law a high school or a
graded school must be established, and
it is grenerally believed that a graded
school would be much cheaper for the
tax payers than high school,
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

A series of meetings are now in pro
gress at the Methodist Church, Evan
gelist Brown, of Elizabethtown, assist
ing the pastor. We had the pleasure
of hearing him last Sunday forenoon,
the speaker occupying the time in lay
ing foundation for revival. He told
the congregation what was necessary
for a successful meeting; that the
Christians would have to take a great
interest, praying increasingly for the
winning of souls. In other words the
Christians must first get right with
God-then the meeting would be sue
cess. In our judgment Mr. Brown will
prove an entertaining speaker.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Prof. P. H Jackman is trying to
establish free Library for those of his
race in this part of the country. He
will appreciate any help in the giving
of book, either new or one you have
read. This is worthy undertaking
and the white people of this community
ought to contribute. Prof Jackman is
too well known to be doubted as to the
noblenss of his motives and if you have
good book that has been laid aside
you could put it to work in field
here almost barren for general
knowledge. Give a book to the
Library and help the colored people.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Mr.. B. F. Chewing and wife enter
tanned the following gentlemen last
Saturday, very sumptous dinner
being spread: 2. M. Staples, j. R.
johnson, W. F. Staples, w. E. Han
cock Geo Nell, M. l.. Mitchell, w. R.
Willis, j. r. Hindman and G. A. Kemp.
All the parties named were ex- Federal
soldieS and all in same command ex-
cepitng Mr.. Nell and Mr.. Mitchell. 1t
was happy gathering, many old war
stories being told.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02
Secure a Certificate.

Under the State Normal School
Law, persons completing certain
courses of study will be awarded a
certificate which permits them to
teach anywhere in Kentucky without
further examination. H. H. Cherry,
President of the Western Normal,
will furnish full information upon
application. 43-2t
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02
Sale Of Fair Grounds.

On Monday Sept Il, 1908, at l O'Clock
D. M, at the Courthouse door in CO.
lumbia, KY, will sell, for cash, about
% acres of land lying near Columbia
and known as the fair grounds.
The joint owners of this valuable real
estate have directed me to make the
sale in order that they may dissolve the
partnership, and the highest bidder will
get the valuable property whether it
brings much or little.
Jas. Garrett Attorney
43-3t for the owners.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

The Women Comeouters, who held a
meeting near Hovious, in the eastern
portion of Adair county, closed the
series without any additions to the
Church, 1.-The Mt. Zion." The last ex-
ercises before closing were a foot
washing and the giving of the holy kiss.
The ordinances are performed as fol-
lows: The women wash the feet of the
females and the men the males. As
soon as the feet are washed and dried
the holy kiss is implanted. This sect
also practices the holy dance. There
are about one hundred persons in the
above locality who hold to this faith.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Mr.. "Buck" Willis and wife have re-
moved from Metcalfe county to this
place and are occupying cottage own
ed by Judge T. A. Murrell, near the
Nj & F. College. Mr.. Willis is a good
citizen and the people of Columbia are
glad to have him and his excellent com.
panion with them. Mr.. Willis is an ex-
soldier, serving in the Federal army. in
the same regiment and same company
with Mr.. z. M. Staples and Mr.. ]. R.
Johnston. He states that upon recent
visit to Columbia he noticed that these
two gentlemen were very busy, and he
concluded that on account of the ties
that bound men >in time of war, he
would move up and lift some of THEN
burdens.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Mrs. Rollin Hurt had the misfortune
to sprain one of her ankles last Sunday
at noon. She was leaving the Method
list church and just after descending the
steps she stepped on hard substance,
with the result as above stated. The
accident caused her much pain at the
time it occurred
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

chicken a large rooster flew at her
squirting her upon the right hand. The
penetration was deep and very painful,
and there was but little relief until
restoritives we're applied and the hand
bandaged, DR.. w. R. Grissom being the
physician.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Mr.. z L. Samuel, who lives in the
GlensforS country, was in Columbia
last Friday. He reported that crops in
his section had come out wonderfully in
the last three weeks, and that he be-
lieved there would be more than an
average crop of corn. About an aver
age crop of tobacco was set and it is
looking fine. The wheat crop was not
failure by any means, but lighter than
usual.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Two of the most successful meetings
perhaps ever held in Adair county was
recently closed by Ed. w. G. Mont
gomery, native of Adair. The meet
ings were held at Knifey and Roley, a
distance of only five miles apart. At
the Knifey meeting there were sixty
four additions to the Church and at
Roley there were seventy-eight. ED.
Montgomery has been regarded for
several years one of the strong men of
the Christian Church, universally meet
ing with success,
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Arrangements have been perfected
for the Louisville Colonies to play the
Columbia Club at this place on a date
after the 18th of this month. The
Colonels come for 5000 and money has
been subscribed. The exact date will
be given next week.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Mr.. Sam Logan Williams and little
son had narrow escape from death
last Sunday. They were on the road,
near the Dug Hill, when storm came
and they took refuge under large oak
tree Lightning struck the tree, shat
tering it, but fortunately neither Mr..
Williams nor his son were hurt, only
shocked.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02
Strange.

Mrs. Mile Strange, who was the
widow of Winston Strange, who
deceased many years ago, died at the
residence of her sister, Mrs. Oliver
McClister, Friday the 21st ult. She was
quite an old lady and very much res
pected. The remains were inferred
Saturday following, the religious SER
vices being conducted by Ed. z. T..
Williams.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

The Sulphur Well Fair drew a large
crowd last Saturday afternoon. There
were many interesting shows and the
managers come out on top. There was
fun for every body.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Quarterly meeting for the Columbia
and Tabor Churches will be held at
Tabor next Saturday and Sunday.
There is some important business to be
transacted and it is hoped that the
Church members generally will be in
attendance. The public is also cordi-
ally invited.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

The Lindsey Wilson Training School
opened this Wednesday, morning
Pupils will arrive weekly from now on
and in very short time the hill will be
alive. 1t is best for students to start
as early in the session as possible.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02
Premium Wheat For Sale.

Your next crop depends largely on
the kind of seed you use. Now is the time
to buy your seed wheat. Flowers Bros
have fine lot for sale, premium wheat
at the Columbia fair, write or phone
them at once. Bliss KY.
1926.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

A little trading in town last week.
Mr.. G. T. Flowers sold his barbering
outfit to Mr.. Cleo Sheriff., who has
taken charge. Mr.. Flowers purchased
one-half interest in the grocery store
of Mr.. G. w. Staples and will assist in
conducting that business.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

A gentleman, writing to the News
from Greensburg. asks us to publish
the dimentions in turnpike building
We take it that he wants to know the
width that pike must be made and
also the depth of the gravel or rock
used. He can get the information by
referring to the Kentucky Statutes.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

The meeting at the Methodist church,
this place, commenced last Sunday.
Evangelist Brown is an entertaining
speaker, large congregations hearing
HIM at the evening services.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Mr.. w. C. Murrell, who is foreman,
on residence Mr.. J., F. Montgomery
is having erected on his farm, near
town, thinks that he will complete the
building in about three weeks.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Judge H. c. Bakers special term of
court in Cumberland county, to try
Ashenhurst for killing Tom French,
will begin next Monday if the paroles
are ready. Ashenhurst, who is in Jail
here, will be conveyed to Cumberland
county.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

The trial of Will Yayberry, white, and
Aaron Smith, colored, who engaged in
a difficulty at the Fair Grounds, the
third day of the exhibition, was called
last Wednesday. Yarberry, not being
able to appear, the case was continued
until next Friday.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Mrs. Geo. F. Suits entertained few
special friends last Friday night. There
was guessing contest, Mrs. w. E.
Bradshaw winning the prize. Refresh
ments were served and the evening de-
lightfully spent.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Miss Sallie Stewart will open her
school, at her residence, Monday Sep
TENDER 7th. She is one of the most
thorough teachers in our knowledge, a
statement that all her old pupils would
willingly verify. Parents who will pat
ronize Miss Stewards school should
start their children early in the session.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

The Adair circuit court will begin the
third Monday in this month. Sheriff
w. B. Patteson and his deputies have
been deligent and every thing will be
ready when court convenes.,
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

The work on Mr. John Lee Walkers
residence, Greensburg street. is being
pushed, and before cold weather it will
be ready for occupancy. 1t will be
very attractive building and coy
home for John Lee ct al
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

The owners of the fair grounds have
directed their attorney to sell the
grounds and buildings on Monday,
Sept. 81, 1908. at Public Auction This
valuable property has to go to the high
est bidder and no by-bidding will be
permitted Some one will get bargain.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02
Enter School.

The Western Kentucky State Nor
NAL of Bowling Green offers young
people desiring scholarship and pro-
fessional training an unexcelled op
portunity to prepare for the active
duties of life. Write H. H. Cherry,
Bowling Grenn, KY, for information.
43-2t
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Next Friday night will be the
regular meeting of Columbia Lodge,
No SO, F. and A. M. There will
be work in the first and third degrees.
A full attendance is desired.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Mr.. w. H. Wilson will put down con-
crete for Squire John and l.. L..
Eubank, Mrs M. E. Marcum and for
the Jail
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Eleven colored persons, former citi-
zens of Adair county. and who have
been living at Springfield, ILL.,, have
returned to Adair. Five of the num-
Der are men; four women and two
young girls. They left as soon as they
could get away after the riot commenc-
ed.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Mrs. L. L. Eubank and Mrs. L. C..
Hurt have purchased Mrs. Sallie Brad
shaws stock of millinery and will con-
tinue the business at the same place.
Sale private.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Diptheria is raging in the Rockville
and Lemons Bend section on Green
river. There have been a number of
deaths and the schools have been dis
missed.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

The handsome residence that is being
erected by Mr.. Curt Bell, Red Lick, is
progressing nicely and will be complet-
ed in few weeks.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

1t is just two months and one day
until the November election. From
now until that date we will hear only
politics.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Mrs. Horace Jeffries met with very
painful encounter last Monday morning.
She went among her poultry to. catch a
fowl for dinner and in picking up a
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02
Enter The Western Normal.

See your County Superintendent
Immediately about free tuition and
write H. H. Cherry, of Bowling
Green for new catalog. 1927
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

WANTED: Chestnut telephone
poles, 20 feet long, 6 inches at the
smaller end. Columbia Telephone Co.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

The fair grounds would make an idea
residence lot. with plenty OF shade
water and grass.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02
For Sale.

The timber, white Oak and popular,
on 1873 acres of land, z miles East of Co.
lumbia, near the Roy post office, is for
sale. A bargain to the one who calls
first.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

There is stray black SOW with five
pigs on my farm. The sow has few
white spots and is marked, upper bit in
right ear. The owner will please call,
pay for this advertisement and for
keeping the stock.
Owen Giles,
Near Edith.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Monticello Fair will open next Mon.
day The Columbia Brass Band will
make the music.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Rev. j. R. Crawford is assisting the
pastor of the Glasgow Presbyterian
Church in a series of meetings.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Born to the wife U. N. Whitlock, 0
the 25th, daughter.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Mrs. Fanny White lost a valuable
mare few days ago. She had refused
S115 for the animal,
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

| For Sale.-A good young, safe horse,
j. A. Caldwell, Midtown, KY.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

For SALE.-A short horn cow and
calf. w. c. Leach, Joppa, KY.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Born to the wife of w. E. Order, a
daughter, Aug. 80.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

County court next Monday.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

Owen Giles,
Near Edith.
The Adair County news., 1908-09-02

J, P. COnOver,
Roy KY.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-13
CURB VERY DULL TO-DAY.
Trading Was TieI,t. Ana Few Sales
Result from Session,

Five securities marked trades in the
open session of the stock exchange
this morning, although the volume of
business transacted was very small.
Treasure Hill, coalition seemed to be the
greatest attraction among the curb
dealers who started the bidding at 80
and closed several transactions at any
where from 81 to SO, Ohio Copper sold
at AIS, and East Golden Crown was dull
at 2h bid against asked, selling at
2 Standard Copper received a bid of
10. resulting in no offers. Silver King
Coalition was sold at the bid price
of 4.10 and Bingham Central answered
10 q bid of 40.
MORNING QUOTATIONS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-13
SHERIDAN HAS
ASBESTOS VEIN
Discovery Of Large Lead on
Union Copper Company
Property.
GOOD FIBER AND TEXTURE
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GOOD FIBER AND TEXTURE
Lead Containing Other Matter Is Over
10 Feet in Width, and 500
Feet i'll Depth.

News OF u strike recently made ut the
property of the Union Copper COM
pany, IS miles west of Sheridan, Wyo,
reached here yesterday, and it Is cyl
dent from the details, as given, that
the discovery is regarded there US be-.
ing of much Importance. According to
the story brought here, the strike cons
sistS OF a very large and promising
ledge of commercial asbestos.
News of the. discovery comes from
Manager James Taylor, who says The
lead proper, In which the material is
found, Is about 40 feet in width. and
contains porphyry, tale and quartZide.
and is between granite walls This
discovery was made at n depth of 1863
feet.
Immediately following the discovery
of the asbestos, Il separate company
was formed for working the material.
and to the stock of this new company
the miners employed by the Union COP
Per company, eagerly subscribed 20 PEI
cent of their monthly wages, so great.
is the prevailing enthusiasm concern
x ing the new discovery.
Asbestos is found almost all over the
western country. from Arizona tc
Alaska, and In Nevada 1t is quite
common thing to stumble over small
stringers Of the material, but for the
most part, this is of no commercial
value whatever on account of its short
fiber and contrary texture, and, be-
sides, It has generally been found in
very small quantity
In the present Instance, Manager
TAYLOR, who knows the requirements
OF commercial asbestos. says it is the
finest of any he has seen, and has no
doubt of the value to commerce of the
discovery.
Asbestos, of the best fiber and tex
ture. is worth 5000 Il ton in bulk. and
when manufactured brings as high as
50 a yard.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-13
AN old P|OCHE
NINE WILL PAY
The Demijohn Yields New Riches
From Out the Old
Lodges.
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NEW SHAFT DISCLOSURES
NEW SHAFT DISCLOSURES
Ore Blocked Out to Depth Of 200 Feet
Makes Mine Il Certain Paying
Proposition.

@ ~.
Among the many properties of Pr
oche, upon which 50 many eyes OF the
mining world are at present fixed, few
have greater promise than the Piocllc-
DemiJohn.
Like nearly al! the mines OF Phoebe,
this is not u new discovery by any
means. excepting as the word applies
To new discoveries in old workings
but the operating company has been
very industrious of late, and Is now IN
q fair way to reap the fruits of its
labor.
a new shaft has been driven TO a
depth OF 200 feet. with a crosscut from
the first io0-feet lavel To the vein,
The incline of the vein is sufficient to
make the distance between the 200-foot
level ard the foot wall 60 feet, which
gives the mine a splendid working
scheme, and admits of the Stopping of
large bodies of ore at a minimum OK
pense.
The values arc principally In silver
with lead II strong second. and gold
third.
There is said to DO an immense body
of ore in sight in this property which
can be readily and cheapiy mined, and,
1t is the hope of the company that in
the new order of, things which the
railroad makes for the old camp,
transportation facilities can be had on
such Il basis as will make the working
of the property a profitable venture
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-13
TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas, John T., Grow and Emily
ty OF Salt Lake, and State of Utah.
did make and deliver u certain trust
deed bearing date of the 9TH day of
June a. d. 1906, to George \. Golf,
as trustee. for the benefit and secur-
jty of the Commercial Savings Benefit
Company, corporation, to secure the
payment of q certain debt, evidenced by
a promissory note described and set
out in said trust deed. which said trust
deed was duly recorded on the Still day
of June, a. .. 1885 in Book CID Of
mortgages, pages l2O-523 inclusive, up
on the records OF Salt Lake County, in
the State of Utah:
And whereas. default has been made
by the said John +. Grow and Emily
Grow, his wife. in the payments pro-
viaed for in the promissory note Sc
cured by said trust deed; and the said
Commercial Savings BENEFIT Company,
having, on the 18th day of November.