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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-21

THE GORGEOUS ISLE. BY Gertrude
Atherton. illustrated by &. Coles
Phillips. New York: Doubleday,
Page X Co.
Mrs. Anterior has made a brave at
tempt 10 make plausible an altogether IN
tenable theory in this clever story. The
notion that genius is thing entirely
apart from character is the basis of the
plot The hero is poet who can write
ONLY under the influence of alcohol The
question whether the service to humanity
of his wonderful verse should be con-
sidered or the moral and physical we'll
being of the man himself is brought to
the heroine to answer. While few will
agree with her answer, many will enjoy
the tropical atmosphere of the story: the
something which made Nevis, in the
British West Indies. a little different
from any other locality. AT that time it
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
MONTPELIER.

l.. V. Turner sold to Eldridge San
ders one horse for SIPS; to G. A. Brad
shaw two extra good 2-year-old mules
for $275; to Hiram Miller one COW and
calf for $25 and bought of A. C. Collins
one -heifer for $l4.
Mr. and Mrs. 7. f. Collins visited
their children near here from Friday
till Monday. They had pleasant visit
and especially so as they were present
ed another grand son.
Born, to the wife of L. V. Turner on
the 26th, a son-a democrat, of which
he is very proud, as this younster is
their first son and since they have four
beautiful little girls to assist in careing
for him. Mother and child doing well.
This blessing came after all that big
trading.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
CENTRAL FIRST.

Ewing Stults, of this place, and Robt.
Caldwell did themselves proud in the
first intercollegiate base ball game at
Danville. The Central University de-
feated the Tranylvania Z to l. A dis
patch from Danville contained the fol-
lowing concerning the game: Stults,
Centrals blonde twirler, was in great
form, allowing the visitors to connect
but twice with his delivery, and pulled
his team out of bad hole in the sixth
hiring by clever headwork. He struck
out seven. Caldwell gave excellent
support behind the bat. Columbi a
claims Robt. Caldwell, as his mother
was born and reared at this place,
her maideu name being Miss Annie
Read.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
a profitable basis. This can be done by
the patronage of the people,.
FOUND DEAD.

Last Wednesday morning Mr.. Rufus
Jones, who was well known in the Green
River section Of this county, was found
dead in his bed. The deceased had been
in declining health for several months,
and his death was not unexpected, but
the suddenness of his passing was a
shock to his many friends. He was
about sixty years old and was victim
of heart trouble. He was an uncle of
Mrs. j. H. Young and Mrs. L. T. Neat,
a kind hearted man, who had many
friends. His wife died several years
ago, but three or four children and a
large circle of relatives are grieved over
his departure. Every body who was
we'll ACQUAINTED with "Rufe" Jones,
as he was familiarly called, will miss
him.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
THE BEETHOVEN CLUB
IS ENTERTAINED.

The Beethoven club, with number
of invited guests, was delightfully."- en-
tertained on Friday evening by
Mesdanes j. o. and C. M. Russell at
the beautiful home of the former.
Guessing contests were the feature of
the evening The first contest was an
interesting one, Geo Washington,
fn1s swered by a sketck of his life.
amusement was caused by the
ated discussion as to whether his
was in the year 1892 or 1776. The
est resulted IN a tie between Mr..
ers and Mrf Ohlenmacher, and the
handsome bunch of Marschal
II roses, was divided between the
TWO victorious contestants. The second
contest was American and English Poets
and Authors. There was also tie in this
contest among Misses Elizabeth Holla-
day, Margaret Todd and Mr.. Reed
Shelton, drawing for the prize it was
awarded to Mr.. Shelton.
Most delightful refreshments were
served to which the company did ample
justice, and the evening was most
enjoyable one to all present.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
MAY DAY

May Day will be celebrated Friday
Morning at ten o'clock. The program
of three parts will be carried out
by the pupils of Miss Reed, Mr..
Darnall and Mr.. Ohlenmacher. Miss
Reed will have songs and recitations
for the children in her room. The
second part will consist of Lyrico given
by Misses Rowe, Madge Rosenfeld
Miller and Rowe. The third part is
four piano solos, by Misses Williams,
Rosa Conover, Martha Hancock and
Miss Todd, voice solo by Miss Rosen-
field. The Queen, Miss Madge Rosen-
field. is to be crowned by the maid of
honor, Miss Rowe.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
LINDSEY.WILSON DEFEATS
CANE VALLEY.

For the second time this season the
Lindsey Wilson base ball team and the
Cane Valley High School team crossed
bats, the last game being called on the
Campus of the former last Saturday
afternoon.
A number of spectators were present
and both teams seemed to be in fine
trim for the game, but at the close of
third inning it was plain to the OBJ
servers that the Lindsey-Wilson boys
would have smooth sailing to the end.
The game progressed uninterruptely
until closed, the score standing 19 for
the Lindsey Wilson, for Cane Valley.
The Cane Valley boys took their de-
feat manfuIly, went home to practice
for the third and final game.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
NOTICE TOROADS OYERsEERS.

From the fact that the roads are in
a fearful condition every overseer must
work his road at least three days just
as soon as the rain quits. Any overseer
that has not got tools can get them at
Judge Hancock s office, and any overseer
who has picks and shovels and needs a
sledge or crobar or scraper can get
them at the same place. Let every
overseer in the county see how much
better he can work his section than his
neighbor works his. The rosds were in a
good condition last fall, and / want the
the overseers to work on the same
lines as they did last year, using plows
and teams You can do more and do it
better with team in one day than all
the hands can do. Let every overseer
save about too days of his six for
finishing up in the fall. We have some
scrapers now and we want to place
them where they will answer for at
least four sections and hope the over
seers, will come for them at and let us
20 to work with unusual energy and get
our roads in good condition at once.
Don't wait until in the Summer, but
begin at once on your bad places. ANY
overseer or citizen that knows of
section that has no overseer, please
,feport it to Judge Hancock so he can
appoint one.
10 N. Conover S. A. C. r.
SN.actator please copv. a.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Llnnle, at Harrodsburg, last Wednes-
day. Mrs. Linnie has been in bad
health for nearly year.
Rev. C. M. Chumley has been called
to devote his entire time to the Presby-
terian church in this city.
The county races in the Democratic
ranks, which will come off next year, are
being discussed great deal of late,
and your correspondent has been in
formed that there will be several for
County Judge, County Clerk and Jailer.
This is rather early, but we suppose
they think ''the early bird catches the
worm"
The condition of MIR. Creed Haskins
is unchanged, and his large number of
friends have but little hope for his re-
covery.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. R. Hoskins left
Easter Sunday to visit relatives t
Springfield. They returned Saturday
evening.
Mrs. H. V. Shiveley has been quite ill
during the week, but is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.E Gowdy entertained
quite number of their friends Thurs
day evening at ''Lost Heir"
Circuit Court has busted" 1t was
one of the dullest in the history of the
county. We have but little litigatio
and the less the better off we are.
Mr.. Frank Jones is erecting a neat
cottage in the new Robinson addition.
To give faint idea of how Camp
bellsville is growing we have only to
state that we have three contractors
whose services have been secured I'D
to, from the first of July to the last of
August. 1t is simply impossible to rent
house and in some buildings two and
three families are residing. Our steady
growth s something phenomenal.
Watch us grow. Vale.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
RUSSELL SPRINGS.


w. F. Smith left our town
last Saturday for Robert Lee,
Texas, where he and his family
will make their home.
Mrs. Ermine Wilson has moved
to her property here.
The ball game played Saturday
between the second nine here
and the boys at Jamestown.
ended with an even score. Our
boys report an excellent time.
They say that the boys are
generally the finest team they
have met this season.
Leo V. Burchett has moved
back to our town.
Blevens Lay has moved to his
farm purchased some time ago.
Mrs. Rounds has been i'll for a
few days, but is much better.
Lozier Dunbar, the young man
that was wounded by a knife
some days ago, died Tuesday.
w. D. Stephens and son Avery
have returned from a business
trip to Cincinnati.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
SPECTATOR please copy.

The Columbia Steam Laundry, under
the management of Mr.. T. G. Rasner,
is an enterprise that the people of Co.
lumbia and vicinity should feel proud of
and give liberal patronage. This
laundry has had two beginnings, and
two endings before Mr.. Rasner took
charge, but now its future is steadily
brightning Mr.. Rasner has not been
doing collars and cuffs but has given en-
tire satisfaction in everything he has
done. In short while the laundry will
be in position to do first class work on
collars and cuffs, and when that point
is reached will be of great worth to the
people here. No man is trying harder
to do the right thing and to build a
business in this town that the people
need than Mr.. Rasner, and we would
be glad to see him put the business on
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
STOCK ITEMS.
o O o

U o O
w. H. Gadberry sold to o. H. Nc
Clister one mare for SILT: Gadberry
cor.
l.. B. Cain, of Gradyville, bought 4
steers of Lee Burris for s93 and one
heifer of T. F. Gowen for S23.-Weed
cor.
A. T. CoOmer sold one horse to Hen
ry Gadberry for r$80.-Sparksville cor.
Mr.. Herscheb Coffey sold a two-year
old mare to Ole Mckinley for $137.50;
Lucien Moore bought 16 head of young
cattle last week paying good prices.
Miss Vie Murrah sold Mr.. G. A. Brad
shaw heifer calf for -Montpel-
ier cor. y
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
COMMENCEMENT. l. ". 7. S.

Recital by Mable Atkins (pianist, }
Katie Murrell (reader) Friday 9Th, s
p. m.
Primary entertainment, "Mother
Goose's Kingdom. Sat-, 9th, s p. m.
Oratorical Contest, Fri, 18th, p. m.
Music Recital, Sat. 10th, 8p. m.
Commencement sermon by T. L.
Hulse at Methodist Church Sunday 17th,
IL m.
Expression Recital, Monday 18th,
p. m.
Graduating Exercises by Senior Class,
Tuesday morning, May 10, 9:3O.
Literary Address by Rev. G. A. Nor
gan, Murfreesboro, Tenn, Tuesday
morning, May 10Th, IL.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
NEW SCHOOL LAW.

Following is brief synopsis of the
new school law passed by the last legis-
lature:
Each county in the State shall COM
pose one school district, except where
a city or town maintains a separate
school. The county Superintendent.
county Judge or county attorney to di-
vide district into 4, 6 or 8 educationa
divisions, which divisions shall be di-
vided into subdivisions. One trustee to
be elected in each subdistrict on frstl
Saturday in August. They with the
Superintendent will constitute the coun-
ty board of education which shall en-
ploy teachers. A high school is to be
established at each county seat to furn-
ish free tuition to rural pupils. A first
class high school to maintain a four
years course of study. The fiscal
court can levy tax not to exceed 25
cents on the $1OO and 81 capitation tax
for school purposes. The county board
of education has power to purchase,
lease or rent school sites, to build, to re-
pair and to rent school houses, purchase
maps, globes, charts, school furniture,
sct. The county board of education
will employ and fix the salaries of the
high school teachers and prescribe the
course of study to be pursued and select
the text books to be used in said school.
The county superintendent shall keep
an exact account of the receipts and
disbursements and shall report the same
in detail to the county board as often
as it may require and to the fiscal court
annually.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Among the number of assistant
Sargent-at- for the Republican
National Convention, to be held at
Chicago. Mr.. M. Rey Yarberry, of this
place, will be one. Mr.. Yarberry was
selected by Hon. W. F. Stone, who is
Sargent-at-Arms of the Republican
National Commettee. The appoint
ment is quite compliment and MIR.
Yarberry and his friends feel justly
proud of it.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
WESLEY...RUBERTS.

A few days ago Mr.. Pleasant Wesley
and Miss Hattie Rubarts were united in
marriage at Eunice, this county. The
The groom is promising young man,
whose home is near Phil, Casey county.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. G. w.
Rubarts and was quite a favorite in
the community where she resided. The
couple have many friends who wish
them long and happy lives.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
EOR SALE.

/ will offer thirty town lots for sale
to the highest biddes on Monday, first
day of Adair circuit court. The lots
are located near Lindsey Wilson Train
ing School and are very desirable.
25-2t A. HUM.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
BAIlED HAY FOR SALE

/ have large quantity of choice tim.
othy, and timothy and clover mixed, at
65 cents per 100 pounds, at Edith. Call
on R. R Moss, Columbia, or j. H. San
ders, Pellyton.
j. M. Campbell.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
PREACHING NEXT SUNDAY.

w. H. C. Sandidge, Union
j. F. Roach, Red Lick.
F. j. Barger, Beech Grove.
z. T. Williams, Cane Valley.
j. M. Pierce, Clear Spring.
B. F. Voiles, Whites Chapel.
C. M. Deener, White Oak.
A. r. Kasey, Columbia.
T. j. Wade, Midtown.
]. A. Johnston, Pickett's Chapel.
J. N. Walbert, Prices Creek.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Style sometimes works to an advan-
tage. For instance, have you noticed a
young lady with a parasol this Spring?
Do you know the reason they are no
longer needful? Cast your eye at the
new Spring hat, and you have the
answer.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

The Fourth District Convention of
the Christian Churches, composed of
the counties of Adair, Cumberland, Met
calfe and Russell will convene at Chest
nut Grove, this county, on Friday be-
fore the fifth Sunday in May 1908, at
2:30 p. m. Program will appear next
week.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Mr.. j. D. Walker has sold his farm,
lying beyond the bridge to Mr.. S. D.
Barbee for 5000. In the deal Mr..
Walker takes the business houses on
the square occupied by Young Bros,
and J. w. Jackman at So, 500.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

The celebration by the Odd Fellows
at Russell Springs, last Sunday, was a
success in every particular. The at
tendance was large and a number of
excellent speeches made.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

For sALE:-My farm containing 272
acres lying in Caney Fork Valley l
mile west of Coburg, all level fertile
and we'll watered, an ideal stock and
grain farm in high state of cultivation.
Address Jas. T. Sublett,
24-3m Coburg KY.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Judge O. G. Kelley, who was citizen
of Lebanon, died last week. He was
well-known over Kentucky and was
very high gentleman. He was twice
elected county Judge of Marion county,
making a splendid official. He had
many friends in Adair county.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

After your house is spoiled with poor
paint is bad time to consider quality.
Buy Green Seal at first and be safe.-
w. F. Jeffries & Sons.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Rev. j. R. Crawford will be at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday.
Evangelist Moore will preach in the
forenoon and Mr.. Crawford at night.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Mr.. j. D. Walker and Mr.. S. D.
Barbee are moving this week. The
former will occupy the dwelling vacated
by the latter and Mr.. Barbee goes to
the farm purchased of Mr.. Walker.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

The Lyon Buggy Company has the
Largest, neatest and greatest variety
of light vehicles, bought for the people
of any dealers in Southern KY. They
were bought at bargain and will be
sold the same way.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Rev. F. E. Moore, assistant Synodi-
cal Evangelist for Kentucky, will preach
at the Presbyterian church, this place,
Sunday forenoon.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Mr.. Rollen Hurt has made wonder
full Improvement in the appearance of
his Office. Petitions have been run,
book cases made and the painting is now
in progress. The apartments now have
a new and inviting appearance.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Rev. L. T. Buckner, of Taylor county,
will preach for the colored people of
Russell Springs the fifth Sunday in
May, 1908. Every body is invited.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

A large crowd is expected at the
rink next Friday evening. There will
be a number Of interesting features,
the music to be furnished by the band.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Mr.. P. c.. McCaffee who has been in
feeble health for the last year or so
was in town Saturday and stated that
for the last six weeks he had hardly
been able to stir. His general health
seems to be much worse but for the
last few day he has improved.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Cover the surface with good coat of
Green Seal Paint, and you won't need
to worry about the underneath.-W. F.
Jeffries & Sons.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Circuit court will open the third Mon
day in next month. We understand
Sheriff Patteson will be up with his
work ready when the bell taps.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Last Saturday morning, about 1
o'clock, some one tried to perfect an
enterance into MIR. P. V. Grissom's res
idence. Mr.. Grissom was not at home,
and his wife, hearing nois at win.
dow, became alarmed, called up the ex-
change, and Mr.. NJ. Cravens, who is a
neighbor, was notified. Mr.. Cravens
and his son, Mr.. Tim Cravens, immedi-
ately responded, but when they reached
Mr.. Grissom's residence the party had
fled. Whoever the guilty party is wore
about No. shoe, as his tracks were
left under two different windows. The
occurrence greatly alarmed Mrs. Girls
som, warning that every housekeeper
should keep revolver and teach his
wife how to use it.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

''Paint is Paint'-in the can; it's on
the honse the test comes. Green Seal
stands the test.-W. F. Jeffries & Sons.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

The Republican Commetteemen of
Adair county will meet at the court
house next Saturday for the purpose of
electing Chairman.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Born to the wife of w. R. Lyon on
the 9th a daughter.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

The heavy rain last Friday did con-
siderable damage to gardens about
town. Several will have to be replant-
ed
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Our present City Marshal. Mr.. ]. A.
Willis deserves the praise of the town
for the interest he is taking in better
ing the condition of our streets. He
has not been idle day since he went
into office. When not at work on some
street he is going over the town, to
find where repairs are needed. Nearly
every night he takes in the town, to see
that every light is in proper order. His
job is not light one. but there is
not doubt but he will come up to his
contract.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Many people will be drawn to Co.
lumbia next Friday. The attraction,
big horse sale.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

There will be singing at Zion Church
Saturday night.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Its exactly as represented if you get
it from The Lyon Buggy Co.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

There will be a number of mule
buyers at the sale Saturday. Bring on
your mules.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
Next Monday will be county court.

Buy buggy from The Lyon Buggy
Co..
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Any one desiring hair braided or
puffs made. call on Mrs. j. 2. Pickett,
Columbia, KY. 24-3t.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

There will be public debate at the
Lindsey Wilson next Friday evening at
z o'clock.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Walker g. Morrison have sold their
gasoline corn mill to G. w. Brockman,
Amandaville.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Lights will be out four or five nights
next Monday. Placing new
engine.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Let The Other fellow experiment
with common paint. Play safe by US
ing Green Seal.-W. F. Jeffries &
Sons.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
Field Day at Lindsey Wilson next
Saturday. Attendance will be large.

Come to the big horse sale next Fl
day, Capt. D. English auctioneer.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Born, to the wife of Willie Goodden,
April %, daughter.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29
BASKET BALL.

The girls basket ball teams are now
playing most every afternoon, prepar-
ing for the match game field day. The
two teams this year are known as the
Dormitory and Town teams. Those on
the former are Eva and Annie Hodges,
Brownie Leacbman, Johnnie Moorman
and Lois Holladay. The Town team is
Dimple Conover, Jennye Mcfarland,
Katie Murrell, Alma Kratser and Mary
Moss, with Rev. Casey as coach.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Single Comb Brown Leghorn eggs
rs cts for 16; Barred Plymouth Rock
eggs 81. 90 for 16; Buff Orpingtons eggs
So. 90 for 16. Gallo or address
Mrs. Lucien Durham,
Miami, KY.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Enter your horses in the big sale to
be pulled eff next Friday.
The Adair County news., 1908-04-29

Be sure and attend the Stapp combi-
nation sale of horses next Friday.
The newspaper., 1908-05-29

Through the efforts OF Mayor
Mathews an amount OF money
amply sufficient to install a new
electric light plant has been sc
cured. The plan is the one adj
vanced by Mr. Mathews and
while not in full accord with our
own idea is one that insures that
the plant will be publicly owned
and that no attempt will be made
to grant a franchise to prival c
parties. SO long as that feature
is not made an issue this paper
is ready to bow to the will OF
those whom we have elected to
attend to just such business. We
still wish the plant was more
economically ooerated one and
live in faith that such will eventu
ally be the case.
The newspaper., 1908-05-29

Considerable excitement was
occasioned Thursday by the re
ceipt of telegram addressed to
G. c. Faris, from Denver. an
nouncing that he was the father
of fine boy and that all con-
cerned were doing well Chris
read the telegram and promptly
tainted, upon which Johnny
Bunker, Clint Oliver and others
at once applied restoratives in
wardly and outwardly and in the
course of a half hour the paternal
ancestor was in such shape that
he could be trusted to 60 home
alone. Before midnight the
father was pormal in temperature,
the wild look was gone from his
eyes and outside of visibly
swelled head over the baby being
a boy instead of girl he seems
about as usual.
The newspaper., 1908-05-29

Services will be held as usual at
the Opera House at IL a. m. the
pastors subject will be, The
Bible" In the afternoon the
Bible school meets for the study
of the Constructive Bible Studies
as outlined by the University of
Chicago, and in the evening the
pastor will give brief address on
the influence of thought upon life.
You are cordially invited to wor-
ship and study with us.
The newspaper., 1908-05-29

Mr.. A. A. Smith, of Bell Creek
mesa, was in town Wednesday
and had with him a short apple
twig on which were young apples
to the member of at least four
times what the tree could bring
to maturity. AS he expressed 1t,
his orchard promises l25 percent
of crop. but the twig he exhib-
tied had certainly 400 percent of
a full crop.
The newspaper., 1908-05-29

The directors of the North Fork
Fruit Growers Association have
been making a canvas of the pros
pective fruit crop this week and
they find conditions very crafty
ing. Paonia will ship more fruit
this year than ever before.
The newspaper., 1908-05-29

J. M. Speer. who is now run
ming a creamery in Montrose,
came home Friday evening and
on Saturday returned there with
his family. We are very sorry
to lose these people but wish
them much success in their new
home and will expect them back
this fall.