The Adair County news., 1909-04-07
OUR NEIGHBORlNG
TOWNS
Mr.. c. 5. Harris Visits Campbells-
vile and GreensburS and Writes
Some of His Observations.
SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE ON EVERY HAND

spend day or so in each of our neigh
boring cities, Campbellsville and
Greensburg, and when the word pleas
ure is used it but feebly reflects the
feeling that is entertained by The News
man for the circle of his acquaintance
in the above mentioned localities. The
time was when some little unpleasant
ries between the towns ranked in the
breasts of some, but that time never
existed when we had an unkind feeling
against either or against any of their
enterprises and efforts to forge to the
front in any laudable undertaking, and
we can truthfully say that the growth
and development of both places is a
source of much pleasure to us.
A day and a half in Campbellsville
fritted away like bird on the wing
and when the hour of departure came,
not ready nor willing to go. Within the
last four or five years Campbellsville
has enjoyed a most hearty growth-one
that any town in the state should justly
feel proud. With new school build
ing that is an ornament to the, town,
under the control of the Baptists, and
the improving of the Presbyterian school
building, the best of facilities exist for
education. We were informed that both
schools had an ample number of stu
dents and corps of instructors justly
the pride of all interested in education
al advancement.
The Courthouse is being remoddled
and will when completed, be an at
tractive building. One of the most con-
spicuous business buildings of the town
is the brick block, recently erected by
Mr.. 10 Wilcox, on the main business
street 1t is three full stories, the first
occupied by The Buchanan Lyon Co..
the second for theatrical and skating
rink purposes, while the third is dedi-
Gated to to Masonry and is one of the
most attractive halls in the State. This
building is monument to Campbells-
vile, to the enterprise of Mr.. Wilcox
and blessing and inspiration to the
fraternal order that seeks to advance
the moral and social virtues.
Campbellsville with its mills, factories
and commercial. interests with an in
creasing population, demonstrating taste
for beautiful architecture in the many
new dwellings erected and being erect
ed, with its social, genial and attract
i've citizenship can well and truly look
forward to even better days. With
two newspapers to keep the desirable
and attractive features. before the
country. and whose efforts to do so,
should be highly appreciated by all who
feel the worth of advancement, Camp
bellsvilIe will evidentually maintain her
forward steps.
A part of our time was pleasantly
spent with friends. too many to mention,
but the handshakes and pleasantries
from our old friend, Matthews, the
guardian angel of The Sentinel and from
our new acquaintance, Mr.. Richardson,
the power behind The Enquirer, made
us feel that the ties between the coun-
try press are strong and genuine. In
recognition of the editor of The Enquir-
er, whose compliment of The News
man was possibly too broad in his last
weeks issue. we can only say, we hope
that your efforts and ability will be duly
appreciated in the home and city of
your choice in life's great work.
In Greensburg the same cordial greet
ing was in evidence though limited in
acquaintance and cut short in time, our
stay was pleasant one. Greensburg
has not had a phenomenal growth, but
steady Improvements all the while. and
enjoys splendid trade with the adjoin-
ing country. Pressed for time in the
adjustment Of our business, we only
met few who seemed closely allied
with the people of this vicinity. The
builing of the pike between Green's
burg and Columbia was the main theme
u COufCISdIlOu S1liu d uSLSIIlllldCIOQ, on
their part, to accomplish it was strongly
presented. The enterprising merchants
of that city realize the great worth of
a closer touch with Adair COUNT and
are willing and anxious to do their part.
AS usual we visite6 the printer and
found the editor of The Record in his
place of business, a gentleman of North
ern birth, but man whose heart beats
in unison with the best interests of his
adopted home. For several years Mr..
Ward has devoted his time and talent
to the advancement of Greensburg
through his paper, The Greensburg
Record, and is still at his post of duty.
Mr.. Wood Lewis one the leading mer-
chants and man, identified with the
best interests of his town and county,
was enjoying good trade. We also
met the enterprising merchants, w. w.
Mitchell & Moss who have beautiful