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The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
Marriage Licenses.

Mr.. T. R. Suits, County Court Clerk
of Adair, issued the following marriage
licenses during the month of December.
G. G. COffey, to Ina COOmer.
Thos. Duncan, to Mary A. Flatt.
Samuel Smith, to Grace Dooley.
Herschel Vols, to Rosa E. Cundiff.
Lonis James, to Little M. Hammons.
R. R. Edwards, to Ollie M. Brad
shaw.
John H. Burress to Etha F. Jesse.
James Hammonds, to Lou Burdridge.
Rollin James to Vara Nc Guinnis.
Robt. L. Sneed, to Eta NJ. Conner.
Virgil L. Bell, to Miller c.. Coomer.
Writ Walkup, to Lola Hamilton.
Oliver McGaha, to Matte Beard.
Nolan Jones, to Louisa Chelf.
j. S. Gadberry, to Ethel Lewis.
VIM V. Wilson, to Kizzie A Burress.
Levi Hovious, to Matte d. Taylor
L. F. Keltner, to Pattie Coffey.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
CLOSING OUT AT COST.
Will Erect a Handsome New
Building.

Mr.. j. o. Russell, the senior member
of the firm of Russell & Co., having de-
cided to erect handsome and modern
business house on the Isenburg corner
of the public square, the firm has
agreed to sell its entire stock of gener-
al merchandise at cost for cash. The
stock is estimated at not less than
eighteen thousand dollars. The dispo-
sition of it commenced the first day OF
January, and an effort will be made to
''clean up" by the first of July.
Mr.. Russell is one of the best known
merchants in South Eastern Kentucky,
and his many friends will be glad to
know that he is not going out of bust
ness-only making preparations to be
in position to serve his customers in the
future better than ne has in the past.
Contractors are now figuring on the
new structure that he will build, and in
short time the old Iseuburg building
will be removed and the erection of the
new store house commenced. It will
be brick and virtually a three-store
building, counting the basement, which
will be one of the sale departments.
The stock of goods now being closed
out is clean, and there are bargains for
every body.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
A Delightful Gathering.

Misses Bette and Martha Hancock
entertained their many friends in the
parlors Of the Hancock Hotel last Fri
day evening in manner beftting two
of Columbia's popular young ladies'.
The parlors were handsomely decorated
and by 9 o'clock they were graced with
beauty and gallantry of the community.
Refreshments were served, and before
the hour Of departure arrived, all the
guests had met ''Mr. Dooley and his
family and were exceedingly well
pleased with their Vaccinations. Other
games were played land the music rem
dered charming. All honor to the
Misses Hancock is the universal ex,
preston of those who were in attend
ance. The following were present:
Woodruff Flowers, Miss Minnie Kemp;
DR.. r. Y. Hindman, Miss Laura Herri-
ford; James Garrett, Miss Mary Cart
wright; Ewing Suits, Miss Alice
Walker, Ray Montgomery, Miss Mabel
Atkins; Garland Grissom, Miss Lille
Judd; TIM Cravens, Miss Ida Todd;
John Flowers, Miss Elizabeth Rowe;
Ray Flowers, Miss Jennie Mcfarland;
Eres Barger, Miss Myrtle Myers; Reed
Shelton, Miss Martha Hancock; George
Lowe, Miss Betsey Hancock; Rob Reed,
Miss Frances Jones; George Mont
gomery, Miss Lura Smith; Fred Hill,
Miss Nina Marcum; Robt. Todd, Miss
Katie Murrell; John Lee Walker, Miss
Dimple Conover; Alexandria Chewing,
Miss Amanda Butler; George Hancock,
Miss Vic Hughes; Edwin Cranves, Miss
Zimmerman
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
Lilburn Phelps Recommended.

Jamestown, KY, Jan. A 1909.
For the News:
At meeting of the Republican
county Executive Committee of Russell
county, on Saturday, Jan. 2, 1909, the
following resolution, introduced by
Judge Sharp, was unanimously adopt
ed:
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
committee that inasmuch as Russell
county has never had Republican
candidate for State Senator, we ask
and urge the Republicans of the other
counties of the district to consider the
qualifications of our countyman, the
Hon. Lilburn Phelps, and we hereby
ask Mr.. Phelps to submit his claims
and the county's claim to the considera-
ton of the rest of the district.
R. E. Lloyd, Chairman,
N. B. Falkenburg, Sec'y.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
Medical Society.


The following is the program of the
Adair County Medical Society which
meets in Columbia the second
Thursday in January, 1909, at
which we want every physician in the
county to be present:
Epidemic Cartarrh grippe S.A. Tay-
lor.
Public Health, U. L. Taylor.
Scarlet Fever, VIM. Blair.
Laryngitis, c. M. Russell.
Some cases have lost, E. B. Atkin---
son. w. F. Cartwright,
r. Y. Hindman,
w. T. Grissom,
Committee,
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

A thirty-five horse power. mounted
boiler, good as new, twenty five horse
power engine and new saw rig with
two good saws. This is achance if you
want first-class outfit at a great re-
duction in price. Write or call on VOL
ford Bros. Casey Creek, KY.
(9-1m)
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Rev A. r. Kasey preached two inter-
esting sermons at the Methodist church
last Sunday forenoon and evening. The
evening discourse was most magnifi-
cent sermon, and evidently the congre-
cation got much good out OF it. The
speaker took up the life and character
of Daniel, drawing most beautiful
picture. His appeal to the young to
live pure lives was touching A more
eloquent discourse has not been deliver
ed here for many moons.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
Birthday Dinner.

Last Saturday was the sixty-seventh
anniversary of Mr.. 2. M. Staples, this
place. His daughters, Mrs. G.. F.
Suits and Mrs. Gordon Montgomery
prepared magnificent dinner and a
number of friends were called in to
do honor to the occasion. MIR. Staples,
who is one of Columbia s best citizens,
received a number of useful and hand
some presents.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Wolford Bros. of Casey Greek, re-
Gently bought from party in Marion
county one of the finest Hereford bulls
ever brought to this county. He is
only two years old and tips the scales
at 1900 pounds. He is said to be per-
feet in form and marks and comes
from one of the best herds in the state.
The price paid was $500.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

their County Superintendent and make
application at once, provided they have
not already done so. Appointments may
be made at any time to enter. Catalog
furnished upon application. Write II.
H. Cherry, President State Normal
School, Bowling Green, KY.
(9-2t)
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
A Card Of Thanks.

We want to thank our neighbors for
their kindness in the short sickness of
our dear daughter and sister, Mrs.
Ethel Frye, who died Dec. "a, 1908.
We want to state that she died in the
faith of her Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. A brother, w L. Simmons.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Owing to the illness of Rev. Tyler
Wright, who was appointed to serve
the Columbia circuit, the work has been
filled by Rev. j. H. Rood, of Camp
bellsville, who will take charge the
the first of January and continue the
remainder of the year. Rev. Rood will
move to Columbia at once and put his
children in the l.. w. T.. IS.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
Public Sale.

Tuesday, January IL, 1909, sale to
commence at 10 o'clock. We will offer
for sale at the late residence of S. D.
Caldwell, the following: Stock: horses,
mules and hogs. Crops: tobacco, hay,
and $50 barrels corn, and farming I'M
plements.
0-ty Heirs of S. D. Caldwell.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
Attention.

All persons owing men notes and ac-
counts are requested to call and settle
at once need the money due me and
/ trust that this notice will be needed.
The outstanding business of 1903 must
be settled. w. L. Walker.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

The young people of Columbia storm
ed Miss Vic Hughes and her visitor,
Miss Myrtle Zimmerman, last Thurs
day evening. The occasion proved to
be most enjoyable affair. Delight
full music was rendered and there were
many games.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

A private letter from Mr.. w. D.
Jones, who is in the real estate bust
less at Knoxville, Tenn, states that
he did fairly well during the year 1908,
and that he expects to increase his
business during this year. That he may
get rich and come home to invest his
money in the wish of his Adair county
friends.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
$1S8,376 30
STATE OF KENTUCKY,
COUNTY OF ADAIR, %

STATE OF KENTUCKY,
COUNTY OF ADAIR, %
Jno- w. Flowers, Cashier of the Bank of
Columbia, bank organized in 1866
located and doing business in the town
of Columbia. in said county, being duly
sworn, says that the foregoing report is in all
respects true statement of the condition of
said bank at the close Of business on the S1st
day OF Dec 1903, to the best of his knowI-
edge and belief; and further says that the busi-
ness of said bank has been transacted at the To-
cation named, md not elsewhere;t hat no branch
banks are being conducted by said bank and that
the above report is made in compliance with an
official notice received from the Secretary of
State, designating the slst day of December,
1903, as the day on which such report shall be
made.
JNo. W. FLOWERS, Cashier
w. w. JONES. Director
r. T. PAUL., Director.
JAMES GARNErr, Director
Subscribed and sworn to before me by Jno.
w. Flowers the LIST day of January, 1909.
j. r. GARNErT, N. P. A. G. Ky.
t My commission expires January Is, 1910.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

On last Thursday evening 'Hillcrest, I"
the home of Miss Winnie Dohoney, was
the scene of quite merry gathering,
it being the occasion of a"pea-nut jab"
given to her friends. Master Lucien
Hum was winner of the prize, nice
box of bon bons. Other games were
engaged in. and the time passed too
quickly away.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
Attention.

All persons owing me notes and ac-
counts are requested to call and settle
at once. l need the money due me and
/ trust that this notice will be needed.
The outstanding business of 1908 must
be settled. w. l.. Walker.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Mrs. w. S. Hindman, Midtown, sold
one turkey, few days ago, at liz
cents per pound. It weighed IS pounds,
bringing her $4.O2. Does it pay to raise
turkeys?.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

The week of prayer is in progress,
meetings to be held each night during
this week. Interesting topics have
been published, and tbs people through
out the community are cordially invited
to attend.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Quite number of young people met
with Miss Mabel Atkins last Saturday
evening, spending several hours in a
very enjoyable manner. There were
music and games.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

There will be meeting of the Coun-
ty Board of Education at the Office of
Mrs. Georgia Shelton next Monday. All
persons who desire changes in their
school districts are requested to = be
present and make their wants known.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

We have opened a shoe shop and
general tool repairing shop in our old
place, back of the wholesale grocery.
Your patronage solicited.
(lt) Moore & Franklin.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Mr.. Ed Cox and family, former resi-
dents of Greensburg, have removed to
Columbia and are occupying the resi-
dence near the home of Mr.. j. N. Cof-
fey, known as the Baptist parsonage.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

A great many new pupils entered the
Lindsey Wilson yesterday, and they
will continue to arrive throughout the
week. There is room for all that will
come. The boarding capacity is larger
than ever before. 81 if
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

10 M. Turner, Geo. B. Helm, j. B.
Keltner, H. j. Conover and H. A.
Walker are the supervisors. They are
now at work overlooking the Assessors
book.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

News was received here the first of
last week that Mr.. Jas. S. Naylor was
lying dangerously ill at his new home
in Oklahoma. and friends, and relatives
were very anxious concerning him.
They were greatly relieved on Satur-
day when a letter came stating that
Mr.. Naylor was better.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
Public Sale

Next Saturday afternoon at o. clock,
there will be sold to the highest bidder,
at the M. and F. High School lot Of
chairs, tables, mattresses, bedsteads,
dressers, stoves, etc. A chance for bar
gains.
]. o. Russell,
j. w. Flowers,
Committee
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

At the sale of the personal property
of S. D. Caldwell, deceased, billed for
Tuesday Jan. 18th. there will be sold
a fine yearling Peacock Stallion. He is
a perfect beauty. Do not fail to see
him.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Mr.. Brack Massie is making prepa-
rations to erect a handsome residence
this year. The old building known as
the c. ]. Taylor property will be re-
moved, but the new dwelling will not
be erected on the old site-on the same
lot, but nearer the street, running from
Judge w. w. Jones' property.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Altschler & Pemberton bought a num-
Der of mules and horses here last Thurs
day. They paid from $500 to $175
for mules and the horses sold well.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Attic sale of the personal property
of S. D.. Caldwell. deceased, billed for
Tuesday Jan. 18th, there will be sold
fine yearling Peacock Stallion. He is
a perfect beauty. Do not fail to see
him.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Mr.. w. H. Newly transferred his
property, on Burkesville street, just
above the Hancock Hotel, last Friday
to Mr.. j. S. Breeding. We under
stand the consideration was 81, 600. Mr..
Rollin Browning will continue to occu-
by the residence.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
Secure a Free Scholarship.

All persons who contemplate entering
the Western Kentucky State Normal
School on free scholarship should see
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Sallie, little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robt. Hudson, fell down flight
of steps last Monday and was severely
hurt. A large cash was cut in her
head and one of her fingers was cut
almost off. A doctor was called and
dressed the wounds.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

The suit involving Green county s
liability for $3.50. 900 worth Of bonds,
issued in 1871, to aid in the building Of
the Cumberland & Ohio railroad, was
decided by the Supreme court of the
United States on the 4th inst, against
the county.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Mr.. ]. S. Breeding will be the auc-
tioneer at the sale of the property of
S. D. Caldwell. deceased, on the 18th,
inst.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

There were three additions to the
Methodist Church Sunday night, one by
letter, one from another Church and
one by confession.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

My house and three acres of land on
Boomer heights, with good improy-
ments. e-2t Tom Waggener,
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Mr.. j. M. Nevill, who was a we'll
known citizen of Metcalfe county, died
a few days ago. He was a magistrate
for fifty years.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
62 1894 so
STATE OF KENTUCKY, I
COUNTY OF ADAIR, %

10 Coffey, Cashier of Citizens Bank,
bank organized in 1906 located and
doing business i n the town of Column
bia. in said county. being duly sworn, says the
foregoing report is in all respects true statement
of the condition of the said Bank at the close of
business the 31st, day of December, 1908 to the
best of his knowledge and belief and further
says that the business of said Bank has been
transacted at location named. and not elsewhere:
that no branch banks are being conducted by said
bank and that the above report is made in COM
pliance with an official notice received from the
Secretary of State designating the Slst day OF
Dec, 1908, the day which such report shall
be made.
Subscribed and sworn to before me by 10 Coffey
the 9Th day of january. 1909.
j. O.Russe, Notary Public
Adair county, KY.
My commission expires January 18th, 1910
10 CoFFEY. Cashier.
J. Fl. You've, Director
JOHN N. CoNoNER. Director. I.
w. A. CoFFEY, Director
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

John White bought one cow from
young Bros, $3.50, one cow from W..
G. Gabbert for $l9. and one yoke of
oxen from Ben ConOver for $50.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

A few weeks ago the weather was
fine for road working, but nobody was
ready to work. Result, take the mud.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

An infant child of Tom Bryant Jr.,
was buried at Shiloh last Sunday. The
religious services were conducted by
Ed. E. J. Barger.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Mr.. P. V. Cundiff lost valuable
horse last Saturday.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Born, to the wife of William Sapp,
Jan. LIST, 1909, son.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Frank Waggener sold Lucien Moore
pair of mules for 1925.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Statements of four different banks
are published in this issue of the News.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
Masonic Elections.
GLENSFORK LODGE.

GLENsFoRK LODGE.
j. w. Marshall Master.
w. E. Blair-S. w.
S. 1. Blair. w.
]. v. Dudley-Sec'y.
z. L. Samuell-Treas.
C. A. Walker-Tyler.
H. K. Walkup-S. D.
w. A. Garnett-J. D.
Andrew Willis c..xa,
c. E. Willis Stewards.
CAsEY's CREEK LODGE.
w. L Simpson-Master.
G. L. Wolford-S. w.
H. H. Tucker. w.
Emmit Goode--Sec'y.
R. j. Stayton-Treas.
j. M. Wolford-S. D.
j. A. Williams. D.
Jas. Richardson-Tyler.
CANE}vALLEY LODGE.
Horace Massachusetts,.
John Littrell-S. w.
o. w. McAlister-J. w.
j. w. Sublett-Treas.
A. H. Judd-Sec.
j. B. Russell-S. D.
Junius Hancock. D.
E. c. Page-Tyler.
One lot of collars all sizes and style
at Russell & Co, at cents.
QUARTERLY REPORT
Or THE
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

M. L. Mitchell sold a fine Jersey COW
asst week for $45 90
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Born, to the wife of Walker Bryant.
December 80, 1908, a daughter.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

H. o. Mullinix bought of John Webb
a harness horse for $40.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Mr.. j. w. Hurt has our thanks for
some home grown chewing tobacco.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Born, to the wife of Elmer Hammons,
Jan. 8, 1909, son.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

Highest amount of Indebtedness of
any stakeholder, person, company or
firm (including in the liability of the
company or firm the liability of the
individual members thereof direct
ly or indirectly. if such indebtedness
exceeds 20 per cent. of capital stock
actually paid in. and actual amount
of surplus of the bank 49,. None
Highest amount sof indebtedness of
any director or officer. if amount of
such Indebtedness exceeds 10 per
cent. of paid-up capital stock of
Does amount of Indebtedness of any
person, company or firm including
in the liability of the company or
firm the liability of the individual
members thereof, exceed 80 per cent.
of paid-up capital and actual surp-
Amount of last dividend 49,. $3.50 90
Were all expenses, losses. interest
and taxes deducted therefrom be-
fore declaring dividend, and was
not less than 10 per cent. Of net
profits Of the bank for the period
covered by the dividend carried to
the surplus fund before said divi-
dend was declared? ...... Yes.
Are any branch institutions being
conducted by your bank? 49,. No.
Has your institution yet started bust
ness in it's trust department? No.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

One lot of collars all sizes and styles
at Russell & Co, at 5 cents.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06

QUARTERLY REPORT
OF THE
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
We Will Sell at a Bargain.

Heirs of S. D. Caldwell.
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We want to fill your small orders. as
well us the larger ones. Every order
will have our best attention.
We Want Your Business.
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Contest Notice,
Department OF the Interior.
United States Land Office. Glasgow, Mont
Il,,tnisar iAn

Department OF the Interior,
United States Land Office. Glasgow. Mont.
October 7. 1909
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed In this office hy Johannes Iverson. Con-
made May d. iaus. for SWA. Section -, Town
ship % N. Range 81 Il. NJ. NJ. by
BERT NELSON.
Contestee. In which II Is alleged that the said
Bert Nelson has wholly abandoned said tract
that he has changed his residence Iherefrom
for more than six months since making said
entry: that said tract IL not settled upon and
cult ated by said party as required by law
and that the defects and defaults alleged
continue up to and including the time suci
affidavit was made; that the said alleged alb.
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or Naval service In the Army of the Unite,
States In time Of war.
said parties are hereby notified tn appe ar
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O'Clock q. m on December |. iSa. before tn,
Register and Receiver Of the United state.
Land Office In Glasgow. Montana
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