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The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
Goes to Monticello.

Mrs. Geo.(W. Thomas (nee Miss Mar
garet Taylor,) well known teacher,
who taught in the M. and F. High
School during the session of 1907, will
fill position in the college at Month
cello this year, the school opening in
September. Mrs. Thomas is very pop
ular in Columbia where she has fire..
quently visited since her marriage, her
home being at Somerset. She is not
only superior trainer and instructor
in the school room, but she is an elo-
.cutionist, ranking with the best of lady
readers.
This position was unsolicited by Mrs.
Thomas, and naturally she feels compli-
mented. Her only reason for accepting
it is, the love she has for the school
room and a disposition to keep her
mind constantly employed. We COM
mend her to the good people of Month
cello as lady worthy of their esteem
and confidence, and congratulate the
Board upon securing her services.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
An Attractive Horse.

The imported thoroughbred Stallion,
Bridgwater, is now in possession of
Mr.. ]. B. Coffey, of this city. This is
one of the finest stations in the State
combining size, form, color and breed
ing. He is beautiful bay. over 16
hands high and as game in appearance
as his rich breeding would Indicate. AS
a race horse he has won in some of the
great features on the tracks in England
and as breeder he is not surpassed in
all this country, his colts selling for the
highest price on the eastern market.
We regard his introduction to this coun-
ty of inestimable value for nerve, en-
durance and substance are badly need
ed in producing the best grade of all
purpose horses. Farmers will evident
ly not overlook the Importance of thor
oughbred blood in horses.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
CAMPBELLSVILLE
and MT. VERNON.
Miss Alma Carson TO be Married
Next Thursday Forenoon 10
DR.. ]. II. BauSh, of
Mt. Vernon.
MANY FRIENDS TO WITNESS THE CEREMONY.

Next Thursday forenoon, August 6,
1908, at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Carson, Campbells-
vile, KY, Miss Alma Carson will be
married to DR.. j. H. Baugh, of Mt.
Vernon, KY. The ceremony will be
performed, in an impressive manner,
by Rev. E. D. Overton, the local pastor
Of the Methodist Church.
Immediately after the ceremony the
couple will leave for the home of the
groom where reception will be held.
The intended bride is an excellent
young lady, known to nearly every
body in Columbia, having been reared
in this place up to her twelfth year.
Her mother was Miss Mollie Atkins,
and she has large circle of relatives
in the county, Mrs C. H. Murrell, of
this place, being her amt.
The intended groom is only known
here by reputation, but he is said to be
polished gentleman, skilled ply
stefan, and exceedingly popular in his
home town.
The couple will, doubtless, receive
many handsome and usefully presents.
The News desires to extend it's best
wishes to this very deserving couple,
trusting that their plighted love will
continue as long as Father Time per-
mits them to live.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
Columbia Defeats CampbeIIsyiIIe

The base ball game, Campbellsville
against Columbia drew large crowd
to the Lindsey Wilson Park last Tues
day afternoon. The game was called
at $3.50, and while it terminated disas-
trously to our neighbor boys, it was
nevertheless exciting from start to fin
ish. Our boys were in fine shape, few
er errors being made than in any game
we have witnessed for several years.
Every one of the team deserves praise
for keeping good eyes" and for their
fleetness of foot. The feature of the
game, if we are to judge, was when
10 Morris ROsenfeld, who played third
base, caught swift liner, there being
two out and two men on bases. He was
loudly cheered, and the compliment was
we'll merited. The Campbellsville boys
conducted themselves as true Kentucky
gentlemen, taking their defeat philo-
sophically. We talked to the manager,
who stated that he did not expect to
win the game, knowing as he did, Suits
swiftness as pitcher. Said he, che
is too heavy for our boys" The re-
suit was 10 to 2, as the following table
shows, the figures taken from the
score card:
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
The Institute.

The institute closed last Friday at
noon. AS it was conducted by ladies,
Miss Partridge and Mrs. Grinstead. we
took pains to make inquiry of many of
the teachers, especially of those who
have been teaching for several years,
as to the satisfaction that was being
given. Every one that we approached
spok in the highest terms of the in
structors, and the clear ideas they adj
vanced in imparting their methods of
teaching We are satisfied, judging
from expressions heard, that all the
teachers left Columbia feeling that they
had been greatly benefited. Miss Pat
ridge came to Columbia a perfect
stranger, but she was highly appre-
ciated and made many friends during
her short stay. Mrs. Grinstead, having
been in school here when girl, was
kindly remembered by many of her old
classmates, and every thing possible
was done to make her visit pleasant.
The Institute resoluted, thanking
Mrs. Shelton for securing the services
of these two excellent instructors.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
NUMBER 80

erty to be expended on the roads most
ly needed in the district wherein said
tax is collected.
Now, the officers in whose power is
vested the right to contract said tax in
repairing roads have contracted to give
two hundred and forty dollars to the
building of macadam road from the
pike to the steam mill at Cane Valley.
a distance of only two hundred and forty
yards. There is already a very good
dirt road from the pike to the mill,
whereas, the roads north and east lead
ing to Cane Valley are impossible in
the Winter for wagons; in fact, they
are in bad condition now. If the of
ficcrs had contracted to expend half the
amount on the roads leading to Cane
Valley, not taxpayer would have
kicked. If we can get to Cane Valley
we can get to the mill very easily.
| was born and reared in what is
now Cane Valley. l gave it the name,
and sold goods and was postmaster
there for seventeen years. | like the
place and the citizens, hence I would
not say disrespectful word of any of
its inhabitants, but do say that the
appropriation to that short a road is
obnoxious and contrary to the purpose
for which the tax was levied. 1t is for
the benefit of the people of Cane VAL
ley. 1t will not benefit man, woman
nor child mile from Cane Valley.
/ am good roads advocate, but do
not want half or more of the tax for
one year expended on little spot for
the benefit of the few to the exclusion
of the majority in the district. 1t is
sheer extravaganza in so large all ex-
penditure in so short piece of road.
''This is the condemnation, that light
is come into the world and men love
darkness rather than light because their
deeds are evil"
P. H. BRIDGEwATER,
Cane Valley, KY, July 18th, 1908.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
SKULL FRACTURED.
Negro Strikes a White Man in The
Head With a Pick.

The Taylor County Inquirer gives the
following account of difficulty which
occurred in Taylor county, near Coburg,
this county:
A fight occurred at the rock quarry
near Coburg, Tuesday, during which
Jim Young, a young white man, was
probably fatally wounded with a pick
in the hands Of a young negro named
Stavis White.
White was picking and Young
shoveling the dirt away when in some
manner Young was accidentally struck.
A quarrel followed which resulted in
the fatal stroke, claimed by the negro
to be in self defense. The point of
the pick struck Young over the left
eye, fracturing the skull and penetrat-
ing the brain. The wounded man
was taken to the the tent at the quarry
and medical aid was secured. Reports
from there this morning says he is un-
conscious and there are no hopes for
his recovery. The negro came here
and surrendered to the authorities,
but as all evidence seemed to be in his
favor he was released until further
Developments.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
Democratic Convention.

Democrats of Adair comfy met in
Columbia last Saturday afternoon, the
following action being taken:
j. w. Flowers was elected Chair
man and j. E. Murrell Secretory.
Whereupon the following committee
was appointed on resolutions:
M. Cravens, DR.. o. S. Dunbar, G. S.
Harris and T. E. Jeffries. The COM
mettee reported endorsing the call for
district convention to be held at Lon
don Tuesday August A, to nominate a
candidate for Congress in the Eleventh
district.
1t also paid high tribute to j. w.
Bryan, endorsing his candidacy for the
Presidency, denouncing Republican rule
in general.
All good Democrats in Adair county
were appointed delegates to the London
convention, and they are instructed to
vote for C. l. Dawson, of Bell county
for Congress.
J. w. Flowers Chairman
j. E. Murrell Secy.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
Secure A Free Scholarship Now

All persons who contemplate enter
ing the Western Kentucky State
Normal School on a free scholarship
should register their names and ad-
dresses with their County Superin-
tendent on or before August 8, 1909.
The State of Kentucky has provided
FREE TUITION for young people
who desire to enter the teaching SER
vice. The demand for qualified teach
ers is much greater than the supply.
The Western Normal offers young
people sixteen years old or older I'M
excelled opportunities to prepare
themselves for the noble work of
teaching.
See your County Superintendent and
register your name and address as an
applicant, and write H. H. Cherry,
President of the Western Normal, of
Bowling Green, KY, for an illustrated
catalogue just received from the hands
of the printer.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
Nineteen Cattle Killed.


Lightning has been playing sad havoc
on Casey's Creek and above Roley, near
Clementsville, in the last ten or fifteen
days. Since Jack Beard and his team
were killed, lightning has struck four
or five times in that section, and it is
said by gentleman, who lives in the
locality, that people have become
frightened, and an uneasy feeling per-
vades every time cloud arises. Last
Sunday week Mr.. Sam Allen, who lives
near Clementsville, lost nineteen cattle
out of twenty-one. The cattle were
under a large oak tree, which was
struck with the result as above stated.
The other strikes did but little damage.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

One of the most successful lady
teachers in this county is Miss Estelle
Willis, who is teaching this year at
Elroy, one Of the largest school districts
in Adair, and it is our understanding
that parents and pupils are especially
pleased with her work. When the
school year closes here, Miss Willis will
return to Georgia where she taught
three months, last April, May and
June, and where she was so well-liked
that promise was exacted from her
to return again next Spring. We con-
graduate the people of the Georgia dis
trict for having got in touch with this
very competent, highly respected and
industrious Adair County teacher.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
Death Of An Aged Lady.

We desire to extend our sympathy to
l.. f., w. E., ]. F. and Charley Cabell,
Miami, Green county, who were bereft
of their devoted mother, Mrs. Helen
Cabell, on Thursday the 3Oth ult. The
deceased was 81 years old and was a
victim of heart trouble. Although
Mrs. Cabell has been an invalid for
several years, her death was unexpect-
ed at the time, and was a great shock
to her sons. The deceased was highly
respected, and had been jealous men,
Der of the Presbyterian Church for
many years. She was the widow of
Fed. Cabell, who was generally known
to the people of Green and Adair
counties.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Recent troubles at Burkesville have
been the cause of two factions organ
izing, as we are informed, and serious
disturbance is likely to brake out at
any time. 1t is reported here by
parties who were recently in Burkes-
vile, that on Tuesday night of last
week there was an attempt to assassi-
nate Mr.. Jim Keene. Mr. Keene is in
the livery business and was at his desk
in the office of the stable. Two shots
were fired from the outside through
the office door barely missing Mr..
Keene, who claims that an attempt
was made upon his life. Mr.. Keene,
we are told. is member of one of the
factions.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

The barbecue at ''The lanyard" in
the eastern portion of this county, last
Saturday, was Largely attended and a
most enjoyable day was spent. All the
families in the neighborhood were rep
resented. There was an abundance of
every thing good to eat, the meats and
fish being cooked on the ground. Mr..
Willis v. Hovious was present with
his Kodack, catching number of in
teresIing pictures. The sheep was
furnished by S. L. Fisher and the
lemonade and Ice cream by John
Christie.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Mrs. Mary E. Stokes, the beloved
wife of ]. j. Stokes, Monticello, died
suddenly on the morning of July 26
The deceased was daughter of w. H.
and S. E. Oats, and was born in Wayne
county. The bereaved husband is ma
tive of Russell county. Besides the
husband, five children are left. One
child died in infancy.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
Machine Shop.

Mr.. w. A. Helm, the well-known
machinist, who was formerly located at
Esto, has removed his entire outfit to
Columbia, his place of business being
on Boomer Heights" He is first
class machinist and is prepared to do
all kinds of work. The repairing of
engines, cultivators, mowers, in fact
everything in the machine line is his
character of work. Call and see him.
He also carries in stock all kinds of
mill supplies and good line of hard
ware. Phone 46. (32-3m)
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
For Sale.

/ will sell Bob Wilkes, one of the
greatest sons of Wilkes Chief. His dam
was by Cabell's Lexington. Bob Wilkes
is IA years old and has proven great
sire. He lost his eye years ago with
pink eye but none of his colts show any
weakess. ] also have a good young
Jack for sale. He is heavy bone and
well marked. Horse will be at CO.
lumbia Fair. Jacob Price,
39-2t Keltner, KY.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
Continued Until September.

The case of the Commonwealth
against Basil Ashenhurst, for killing
Tom French, at Burkesville, short
time ago, was continued in the Cumber-
land circuit court last week, and a
special term to try the case was called,
beginning the second week in Septem-
Der. There will be strong effort to
convict, and it is said that Ashenhurst's
friends are many and will do everything
in their power to bring about an ac-
quittal.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

The courthouse was crowded last
Wednesday evening, to witness a
teachers contest in spelling, reading,
penmanship and composition. In all
the contests there were quite number
of entries. In each trial gold medal
was offered. The following young
ladies were awarded the prizes: SPELL
ing. Miss Rubie Jeffries; Reading, Miss
Alberta Farris; Composition and Pen
manship were won by Miss Estelle
Willis and she was awarded two medals.
Miss Partridge, in happy little speech,
presented the prizes.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

There was not a doubt about the
presence of Dan Clark at the base ball
park last Tuesday afternoon. His
''clever" guying attracted as much at
tention as the game. His many novel
expressions kept the spectators, who
occupied the grandstand in continuous
laughter, and when the game closed it
was the unanimous verdict that Dan
got as much out of the contest as the
boys who engaged in it.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Basil Ashenhurst, who killed Tom
French in Burkesville, and was indicted
for murder, was removed by Cumber-
land county officers to the Adair county
jail, last Sunday, for safe keeping. His
trial is set for the second week in Sep
TENDER.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

The spelling bee at the courthouse
Thursday evening was largely attend
ed and great deal of interest was
manifested. Miss Celeste Shirly and
Miss Annie Bradshaw selected the
spoilers and Prof. A. H. Ballard and
Miss Tava Reed gave out. After SPELL
ing about one hour Miss Bradshaw's
side Won, Mrs. A. H. Ballard remaining
on the floor to the last
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Last Tuesday forenoon Mr.. 10 Russell
advertised in the News a wardrobe for
sale. Wednesday morning he appeared
at the Office, saying: ''Take that ward
robe ad out of your paper; / haven't
any wardrobe; / have sold it." Sale
consummated in three hours after the
News was issued.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
A Protest From Cane Valley.

Editor News:
If you will give me little space in
your paper | will write the sentiment
and condemnation of the road tax-pay-
ers in the Cane Valley district:
My understanding is that the Fiscal
Court levied tax of twenty-five cents
on the hundred dollars worth of prop
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

"A daughter of Graft Abrel, near
Chenille, mysteriously left her home
and went to Lebanon. Friends went
after her, returning with her Saturday
night. 1t is said that her reason is
dethroned.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Do not fail to attend the Pea Ridge
Fair, August the 18th. A very at
trative premium list has been published.
Mr.. Edgar Reed, who is exceedingly
fair, will be the Judge in all rings.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Two large rattle snakes were killed
in the neighborhood of Chance, this
county, last week. They were mates
and measured four inches in diameter.
They had twelve rattles each.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

The young men of Adair county will
organize at early day Bryan and Kern
club. AS soon as the organization can
be perfected speakers will be invited to
address the club, and point out plans
for effective work:
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

All persons 70 years old and over will
be admitted to the Fair free. Tickets
will be issued at the News office from
this time on as applicants apply.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

/ Contracts for rocking the pike from
Greensburg to the Adair county line
have been let, and the work of putting
on the metal has commenced, beginning
at this end.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Children of the Methodist Sunday
School, who sing, are requested to be
at the church next Saturday afternoon
at four o'clock.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Rev. A. r. Kasey will be assisted by
Evangelist Brown, noted minister, in
a series of meetings, to begin at the
Methodist church, this place, the last
Sunday in this month.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Andrew Dudley was arrested last
Sunday night by w. B. Patteson and
his deputy. A. d. Patteson, and lodged
in Jail, charged with being implicated
in the Emma Beard outrage.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Rev. A. R. Kasey preached two very
entertaining and thoughtful discourses
at the Methodist church last Sunday
forenoon and evening. ''The Value of a
Life" was the subject of his forenoon
discoures and the points advanced were
convincing that parents should lead
cody lives before their children.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Ed. Wyatt Montgomery, of Lincoln
county, closed a nine days meeting at
Knidey, last Sunday, receiving GA ad-
ditions to the church, So of whom were
baptized.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

The trial of the parties charged with
outraging Miss Emma Beard, was call.
ed last Saturday and continued until
to-day, wednesday,
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

The institute has come and gone and
all the teachers, so far as we could
learn, were we'll pleased with the
instructors, Miss Partridge and Mrs.
Grinstead. These ladies are highly
educated and advanced many new ideas
to the teachers.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Ozark and Columbia base ball teams
met again last Friday afternoon, a
large crown witnessing the game. 1t
was an interesting meet, the Columbia
team winning by a score to z.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
PREACHING NEXT SUNDAY.

w. H. C. Sandidge, Ebinezer.
w. S. Dudgeon, Cane Valley.
j. F. Roach, Fry.
F. j. Barger, Chenille.
2. T. Williams, Columbia.
j. M. Pierce, Union Chapel.
A. R. Kasey, Columbia.
t. Wright, Mt. Carmel.
j. A. Johnston, Gradyville.
j. Wade, Russell Springs.
J. N. Walbert, Society Hill.
w. B. Cave Providence.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
She Likes Good Things

Mrs. Chas. E. Smith, of West Frank
lin, Maine, says; 81 like good things and
have. adopted DIR. Kings New Life Pills
as our family laxative medicine, because
they are good and dc their work with
out making fuss aboat it. These
painl ess purifiers sold at T. E. Paull's
drug store. 25c.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Prof. Ruel Cabbell will conduct sing
ing at Pleasant Hill church next Sat-
urday night. A cordial invitation is
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

l lost my coat last Saturday near
Bear Wollow, Gray checked. Finder
please leave at this office. Will pay
for same. R. w. Page,
Cane Valley.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Three women preachers, of Louisville,
known as s'Comeouters, are now
holding meeting at Zion, in the east
ern portion of this county The services
are being largely attended. Last Sum
day they had all the women in the
congregation to remove the feathers
and ribbon from their hats. Intelligent
people should encourage these women
by remaining away from their gather
Iings.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Cox & Montgomery have opened a
nice pool room over Jackman's store.
Lovers of innocent amusement are
cordially invited.
38-tf
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
Farm For Sale.

| have a farm containing los acres
for sale, well timbered and watered. For
particulars address. C. c. Mitchell,
35-6t Greensburg, KY.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Theodore Floyd, aged % years, son
of A. M. Floyd, died at his late home,
near Gentry's Mill, last Sunday after
noon. He was victim of diabetes.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Mr.. Clint Smith has sold his interest
in the Golf Livery Stable and has &C.
copied position with j. S. Stapp &
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Mr.. T. j. Epperson exhibited at this
Office last Monday two United States
shin-plasters. The denominations were
10 and Is cents. They have been in Mr..
Epperson's possession twenty-five years.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

The Board of Health decided last Fri
day afternoon that the Lebanon poul-
try house and Mr.. Sam Lewis poultry
house, that is the business, would have
to be removed from their present loca-
tions, the oder arising therefrom not
being conducive to health.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Tickets to regular ordained ministers
will be given to the Fair, as a, compli-
ment. Apply at this Office.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Mr.. J. B. Barbee has just finished a
first-class concrete pavement in front
of his residence.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
Accidentally Hurt.

Mr.. Calvin Neal, who lives near
Eunice, met with very painful acct
dent few days ago. He had sharpened
a bit for Jack plane and in putting it
in the stock it slipped from his hand,
the sharp edge striking his right leg
below the knee, cutting very severe
cash. Mr.. Neal was in Columbia last
Wednesday and was walking with great
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Bishop Carter, of the United Breth-
rem Church, preached an able sermon
at the Methodist church Monday
evening
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Haag's mighty shows will be here
next Thursday. Come in and bring the
children.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05
For Sale.

A number of full blooded white Ply
moute Rock ROSTERS. L. V. Turner,
38-3t Montpelier, KY.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

w0
Wood.
Three base hits, Holiday and Win
frey.
Home run, Holladay-Base on balls,
off Wood hit by pitcher-Wood.
Strike outs by Suits, 13-by Wood 7.
Time of game hour and so minutes.
Umpire, Sam White.
Robt. Caldwell, of Burdick, did him
self proud in catching Stults, and for
his excellent playing the Columbia boys
feel truly thankful.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

The Russell Springs Fair is in pre-
gress and large delegation from C,
lumbia will be in attendance.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Mr.. Tim c. Collins is preparing tt
put down concrete in front of his resi-
dence.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Born, to the wife of Ed Staples, Bliss,
KY, Aug. LIST, son.
The Adair County news., 1908-08-05

Only thirteen days until the Co.
lumbia Fair. Everything will be in
readiness and many visitors are expect
ed.