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The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
FALLS OVER CLIFF AND
LIVES TO TELL OF 1T
ProspectOr TumbIes Distance of
so Feet Into River
Especial Dispotch 10 The Call

PLACERVILLE, May 1O.-While pros
pecting along the American river Sat
urday Paul Richards fell over cliff to
the rocky bed of the river. 20 or so feet
below, and still lives to tell about it,
He is in a local hospital, with a bruised
side and several bad cuts. but he win
be out in a few days. About half way
down the embankment his body struck
the wall Of the cliff. Richards believes
this stopped the force of his fall and
saved his life.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
GETS LIFE.Martinez.

DYNAM1TER GETS LIFE-Martinez, May 10.
George Barnovich, Slavonian, convicted of
completely in the dynamiting of the home OF o.
Hartman, superintendent of the Hawaiian Amer
lean sugar refinery at Richmond. was sentenced
TO life term in the penitentiary by Superior
Judge Latimer today. The convicted man was
one of four alleged plotters for revenge, the
other three of whom are yet to be tried.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC-Lodi

SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC-Lodi May TO-
A picnic of all Sunday schools in San Joaquin
county is planned TO be held May % at Pixley's
grove, between this city and Stockton. There
are about 40 Sunday schools In the county and
II is expected all will be represented. 1t is pro-
posed tn make the picnic an annual affair
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
rd,ene,. Breed, Discontent

Do not get disheartened If you are
out of work A 10c ad in The Can
under Employment Wanted will help
you get a position. Try it
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11

THREE JUDGES TO srT-sacrsmento. May
1o-To get an early and effective determination
OF the test case of the California traction com
psnv brought against the supervisors TO test
the validity of the law taxing them per cent
OF their gross TO operate, the three super
for Judges of this county will sit en- banc Thurs
day and hear arguments on the case.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITION AND AFFAIRS OF THE
Connecticut Mutual

LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT. on the 31st
day OF December. 190S and for the year ending
On that day. Made TO the Insurance Commits
sioner OF the State OF California, pursuant to
the requirements of Section 613 Of tine Political
Code of said state.
ASSETS
Net value of real estate owned
by the company. ny............. 81, ,S57, SIS. As
Amount OF loans secured by mort
gage on real estate ..-.....-... %. .457. .441. .os
Loans to policy holders on com
pany policies assigned as collat-
eral -....-...... s,6O1, 1900
Cash market value OF stocks and
bonds owned by the company. %, ,4S4, ,7O7. 40
Amount OF cash in banks. .-.... I,OOI. .O23. Is
Interest due and accrued .-.... 996, ,O36. SO
Rents due and accrued ....... I2 2e4. 80
Real estate sold under land con-
tract, balance purchase price, 54S, SOS. -
Net amount of premiums in process
OF collection and Of deferred pre-
mlums 459. 1866
Premium notes on policies in force 34O SOL 10
Total .s6T, $50. .Oee. .7s
Deduct agents credit balances 80. 1912
Total assets .S67. .659 900. 68
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
SUIT FOR DAMAGES FOR
BROKEN BACK DISMISSED
Principal Witness Gone, Woman
Drops Suit
[Spccial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO. May 1O.-The suit for
81 200 damages brought against Ar
thur Filmer, a former Sacramento real
estate man, was today dismissed by
Judge Shields at the request of Annie
L. Phillips. the plaintiff. who claimed
that Filmer had broken her back In
scufffe The motion for a dismissal was
based on the ground that the princlpai
witness had fed the state. The suit
promised some sensations, for rilmer
is quite prominently known In this city.
The Press., 1909-02-03
And Hawking. Splitting Snuffltes Must
 ,..... 2: &t.= Go Too. r%. < .

And Hawking, Splitting Snuffles Must .s.....s. s'4'.. Go Too. .s-.. <
 Hyomei (pronounced High. .o-me) ) will give. the sufferer from catarrh joyful relief in five minutes.
 It is such remarkable cure, and SO positive in it's action, that Anders Jacobsen goes so far as to guarantee 1t to cure oatarrh or money back.
 A Acomplete outfit, which consists of hard rubber pocket Inhaler; bottle of Hyomei, and unique dropper for filling the inhaler, only costs one dollar, and if an extra bottle is after. wards needed the price is only 50 cents. .u *
 Hyomei is 8 healing, antiseptic balsam, taken from the mighty eucalyptus trees in the health giving forests of Australia, where diseases of the respiratory tract are nnknown. ssAl the sufferer has tot9o is%toin- hale the anriseptic air of+F8yornei over the infiamed parts. where, tie germs are entrenohed, three or, four times 8 day ss 4:t
 It cures coughs, colds, asthma, hay fever and cfoup without stom ach dosing.
The Press., 1909-02-03
ASHFORD:

Miss Jennie Kidder is visiting in Springfield. {;
 H. Q. Barlow was in Willimantic Wednesday on business.
 Mrs. E. A. Wilbur is visiting in Norwich for few days.
 Harlen P. Amidon of Stafford Springs was home over Sunday. "A.
 Mrs. Julia Clark is visiting rela- tiVes in Bristol, and Brooklyn, N. Y.
 E. A. Wilbur. with large force of men. is harvesting ice for George E. Buck.
 Roy Barlow and Wm Brehan5 and ladies visited'a at George Barlow 'a in Vest Stafford last Sunday. # s.~ q
 Bert Amidon of Stafford Springs was the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Gilbert ADaidon,. Sunday.
 The remains of Thomas Curtis of Buff Cap. formerly of this place, were brought here for burial Monday, =.
 Quite 8 number attended the ser vice at the Baptist church Sunday Very fine solos were given by Miss Blanche. Barlow and Wm. Brehant.
 E. H. Barlow has sold his fast road horse, Greyhound. .' to Frank Green. We did not hear theaprioe. but pre- surne it was good one, as he was an excellent stepper. r..:
 Justin Burrell has been making very extensive repairs on This house, having placed two Mullion windowsI in the roof and also put on seven. foot veranda, which extends the whole length of the house. He also intendsI in the early spring to new cover the large barn and other buildings. All of the4 buildings will then receive two coats of paint, which will, when finished, make one of the many beautiful farm homes for which this is noted. Too bad we have not more men like MT. Burrell to r6. vive some of the almost extinct places.
 .E ,ororo-,ke, |
The Press., 1909-02-03
Beautiful Showing of New
 Italian Silk Undervests.

Ladies who are interested the
  the celebrated Kayser Italian Silk Underves shown dainty bdey in ashng coos As the
  the Riviera oMay and June the country maybe of the it's defiance of and it's everblooming Absolutely all who the A Knit Underwear Section, Ma
The Press., 1909-02-03
.aage-Allen & Go, 3ArrrqAte.3 am9 ssets1GrS
 HARTFORD, CONN.  New Silk Petticoats at Cut Prices.
How to Save Six Dollars on Silk PetticOat.

We selling the celebrated H. M Silk at prices really unusual sort of sale the Skirts all They coor, and the latest models~-= Nevertheless ling the H Peicoats six dollars and cents 'i -'.', r -..t Every who has bought Silk Skirts M something reliability silk 
 But in this the S. H. M make make all the better to know about this sae. Now these black geen lavender pink blue rate and tasteful founces with
 
 these biEty to the requirements n It's positively the At Waist and Petc6sFseq flower floor; Nsrb Store n
The Press., 1909-02-03
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices

Matter under this head 10 cents per Ilna.)
 See Law and Order statement
 After the 12th of next month shall remove my repair shop 10 the store In Roberts block on Furnace avenue, recent ly used as a waiting room by the patrons of the trolley road. s. Martinella. St
The Press., 1909-02-03
Oak Buffets

Regular $21. 50 Golden Oak BufFets. for this sale, l7.6O. $22.50 Golden Oak Bullets reduced for this sale. $t7.5O. Chartered Oak $26.O0 Buff. fets, priced now, $2l.BO.
The Press., 1909-02-03
ELLINGTON.
CrvataI I.aka

CARD.-We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement
 o. BORE AND FAMILY.
The Press., 1909-02-03
China Closets

Golden Oak regular Sl5.95 China Closets. Sale price, SI4.EO Reg ular $25.0 China Closet, with mirror back for $21 50 $35.00 Mirror Back, $3O.OO. $55.00 Comb Closet for B45 co. All other China Closets at reduced prices.
The Press., 1909-02-03

AOETOE will break up Cold in one nlglt.
The Press., 1909-02-03

Most disfiguring skin erupH ms, scrofu ula, pimples, rashes, etc, are due to i'm pure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters is g cleansing blood tonic. Makes you clear. eyed, clear -brained. clear-skinned.
The Press., 1909-02-03
ChiffOnieres

Regular $195O Mahogany Polished Piano Finish, full swell front. Sale price, S14 AZ Regular $22 .95 Chiffonieres, Mahog- any finished rubbed or polished, ser pentine front, French plate mirror. Sale price, S12 zS Regular $24.OO Chifoniere, Mahog- any rubbed and polished, full swell front, divided top drawer and French plate mirror. Sale price, S1SO5 Regular $5.5 Solid Oak Chifoniere, golden finish, five drawers, very sub stantially constructed. Sale price,
 $4.23
The Press., 1909-02-03
CATARRH MUST GO.

,AnRroN prevents Pneumonia. |
The Press., 1909-02-03
SideboardS

5000 value, our special, cannot be duplicated elsewhere for that. Base 22x44, large top, French plate mirror. Sale price, .-.... S10.5O
 $21 .50 Sideboards, SI8.75. $23.50 Sideboards for SIo.5O. $33.O0 Side boards for $27 50. $36.50 Side boards for S31 50. SS7.5O Side boards for 872.OO.
The Press., 1909-02-03
Bed Springs

Regular $S 30 National Bed Springs, all iron, Sale price, S2. .25
 Regular $4?0O National Springs of very strong construction, and durable. Sale price,. S3.5O
 Regular $5.50 National Spring with Gin. high block. Best nickel plated fabric. There. is no superior. Sale price, $4.5O
The Press., 1909-02-03
Dining Tables

Regular $S.25 Golden Oak S-ft. Square top Extension Table. Sale price, SIPS
 $l1.50 Square Top S-ft. for Sa.95. $13.50 Square Top S-ft. for S9.95. S15.75 Chartered Oak Pedestal Dining Table, eft. for SI3.QS.
The Press., 1909-02-03

ParIor Suites

, Parlor Suites
 VERY SPECIAL is a 5-piece Ma hogaHy finished frames, upholstered in Verona Velour. Even the side chairs have arms. $27. .50 value. Sale price $l0.05
 Five-piece S42.5o Suite, $33.5O. All other 5-piece Suites reduced % to 339o less than worth.
 Three-piece $l59. Solid Mahogany Set, upholstered in French Gobelin Tapestry. Sale price, SIOO.OO An $s5.00 3-piece Solid Mahogany Set, hand carved frame, Silk Damask. Sale price, Sos. .OO
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
Arrested in Wheeling, Va.

Mr.. W. B. Petteson, Sheriff of Adair
county, received a letter from Indian
apolis, Ind, Sunday night, inquiring
whether or not John Morgan Taylor, of
color. was indicted here for committing
crime a number of years ago. The
writer stated that John Morgan had as
saulted girl in Indianapolis about one
year ago and escaped, but that he had
just been arrested in Wheeling, Va,
and would be brought to Indianapolis
for trial. Mr.. Patteson looked over the
record here and failed to find an indict-
ment against John Morgan. He COM
mitted an offense here, just what it
was we not now remember. We do
know that Mr. 10. Hill was Sheriff at
the time, and that John Morgan resist
ed arrest and made his escape from the
county.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
Valuable Farm For Sale.

By agreement of the heirs, / will on
the 9th day of September. sell to the
highest bidder the farm of VIM Hend-
rickson, deceased, containing $50 acres
and lying on the waters of Casey Creek,
l LIZ miles from Clementsville and IL
from Roley. The land and improvements
will be sold, then the saw timber seper-
ately. Then offered as whole and the
wayit brings the most money will be ac-
cepted. Sixty acres are under cultiva-
ton while the remainder is in timber. A
good 6 room dwelling and all necessary
out buildings, plenty of good water
and an ideal home. Terms of sale; If
timber is sold separately cash will be
required for it, the land, or the land
and timber if sold together, will be 1-S
cash, the remainder in and IL months.
j. l. Hendrickson,
st. Casey Creek, KY.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
Gone To His Reward.

Mr.. R. H. Martin, Familiarity called
"Uncle Bob," a native of Campbells-
vile, died in Central City, Muhlendburg
county, one day last week. He was
eighty years old, and when he left
Taylor county, about twenty years ago,
he was the best known man in it. In
1864 or he was married to Miss Sophia
Wheat, in this town. His wife and sew
eral children survive him. He was
devout member of the Methodist Church
and he was also jealous Mason. The
interment was at Central City, two hum
dred Masons being in procession. There
was not church edifice in the town
large enough to accommodate the people
and the funeral services were held at
the grave. conducted by Rev. Overton,
who had known the deceased many
years.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
One Hundredth Anniversary.

Last Sunday was the one hundredth
anniversary of the birth of the Christ
ian Church, founded by Alexander
Campbell The day was appropriately
observed here Addresses were made
by Ed Mont Gabbert, Religion one
Hundred years ago." Ed. 2. 7. Viii
liams. DIR. U. L. Taylor, Judge Junius
Hancock and Ed. Tobias Huffaker
followed: Ed. Williams spoke of the
progress made by the organization, DR..
Taylor took up the life and character
of John Sweeney, Judge Hancock gave
a sketch of Raccoon John Smith and
Ed. Huffaker took for his subject
"How should We l.,ror the men who
started the great Movement. All
five of the talks were full of interest
and were heard by large audiences.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
NUMBER 40
Still in the Ring.

Columbia lost to Campbellsville by
accident. Our boys had the game won,
then threw it away. We do not class
the Columbia team with professionals,
but the same misfortune that befell
our boys struck the Louisville Colonels
short time ago. They had game
won easily from Indianapolis, but in
the ninth inning they went to pieces
and Indianapolis run in nine scores,
getting the decision. While the errors
made by the Columbia club resulted
seriously and was very much regretted
here by the entire county, the boys are
all alive and are ready to meet any
ameteur club in thejState-
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
Farm For Sale.

l desire to sell my farm containing
It's acres, lying in Russell county, one
mile South West of Montpelier, in a
good neighborhood. Good dwelling,
eight rooms, all new, and all necessary
outbuildings. The farm is WE'LL water
ed and is in fine state of cultivation.
Will give some man a bargain. A
great deal of valuable timber on the
farm. G. M. Stevenson,
40-1m Montpelier. KY,
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

We are informed that there is much
dissatisfaction in the Walnut Grove
school district and the second school
was opened Monday morning. The con-
ductor of the last named school will be
paid by private subscription. This is a
bad state of affairs and reconciliation
should be brought about. The district
school proper has been taught about
four weeks. Our informant, who lives
in the district and who has children in
school age, says he has no objection to
the first teacher. 1t is something else
that brought about the dissatis faction.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
Secure a Certificate.

Urder the law the Western Normal
has the power to issue the Elementary
Certificate, the intermediate Certificate
and the Life Certificate, which entitle
the holders to teach anywhere in Ken
lucky for two years, four years, and
for life respectively without further
examination. Information as to the
amount of work required for each GER
tifcate will be furnised when desired.
Address H. H. Cherry, President, West
ern Normal, Bowling Green, KY. 39-2t
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
Notice..

All Graded School Tax that was not
paid on August 1st is now delinquent
and subject to penalty of 5 per cent.
and | am compelled to close this mat
ter up by August 18th. Persons owing
this tax are hereby notified that unless
settled by August 18th, your property
will be advertised and sold which will
add more cost. 1t matters not who you
are or whether it suits or not, this tax
is certainly going to be collected.
40-1t. w. B. Patteson, S. A. c..
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
Preaching Next Sunday.

w. H. c. Sandidge, Greensburg.
J. F. Roach, Good Hope.
F. j. Barger, Pleasant Hill.
z. T. Williams, Roley.
]. R. Order, Freedom.
w. M. White, Union.
j. r. Crawford, Columbia
A. R. Kasey, Columbia.
L. T. Reeves, Columbia.
]. A. Johnston, Elroy.
J. H. Rood, Cane Valley.
j. F. Turner, Mt. Pleasant.
w. j. Levi, Mt. Gilead.
DR.. Menzies, Mosby's Ridge.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
A $500 Suit Free.

WITH EVERY ORDER TAKEN
BETWEEN NOW.BAND JAN. 1ST.,
1909, FOR A SUIT, OVERCOAT,
TROUSERS, OR FANCY VEST l
WILL GIVE AWAY A NUMBER.
THE ONE HOLDING THE LUCKY
NUMBER WILL BE ENTITLED TO
A $500 SUIT FREE. ISERMAN
THE TAILOR FOR THE MAN WHO
CARES.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

Some excitement was created in CO.
lnmbia last Sunday afternoon when
Josh Montgomery came to town and
swore out a warrant for the arrest of
Lilburn Bryant, who he charged with
an attempted assault upon his daught-
er, Mary j. Montgomery, who is Ia
years DID,. The accused is aged Is.
Sheriff Patteson and Jailer Tarter went
out and arrested Bryant, who gave
bond for his appearance here to-mor-
row when an examining trial will be
given the accused and the facts
brought out.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

Mr.. ]. A. Dulworth, of Camp Knox,
was nominated in Republican Con-
vention held at Campbellsville, recent
ly, to represent Green and Taylor coun-
ties in the next Legislature. The par
ty has conferred the honor upon a
worthy man, one who will make clean
race. The district is close, but the
Democrats think they can win over
Mr.. Dulworth.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
Desirable Property For Sale.

l desire to sell my residence and
farm attached. The dwelling is located
on the Campbellsville pike just beyond
the bridge and in the corporate limits
of Columbia. 1t is comparatively new
and contains 10 good rooms and there
are all necessary outbuildings. There
are forty acres of ground in fine state
of cultivation. 1t is one of the best
homes in Columbia. S. D. Barbee,
99-1m Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

The other day Mrs. Order, an aunt
of Mr.. w. c. Order, this place, heard
her reel going and went to see the
cause. A large snake had crawled on
the wheel, starting it. The snake could
not get off and the neighbors were call
ed in and for several hours watched the
very remarkable sight, the snake keep
ing the wheel going for nearly a half
day.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
Farm For Sale.

In eastern part of Adair county, KY,
II miles northeast of Tarter post office,
100 acres, 65 in cultivation, good con-
dition, balance in timber, lies well, five
room house, barn and other outbuild-
ings, good springs, orchard and good
out side range. Price $1,000. For in
formation call on or address
Marcus Tarter,
Tarter Post Office, Adair county KY.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
For Sale.

A complete saw mill and threshing
outfit, consisting of one Is H. B. Case
traction engine, and 28x50 inch Case
separator and one No. Il Deloach saw
rig, all in good running order. Will go
at bargain if taken at once. Call on,
or address, E. S. Rice, Holmes, KY.
39-2t
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

1t was reported here the first day of
the Russell Springs Fair that there was
a great deal of drinking on the grounds
and that there had been several fights.
Parties from Columbia who attended
say there was no truth in the statement.
The crowds were orderly and that every
body had nice, quite time.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

A few days ago, between Sano and
the Russell Springs, Denny Helton,
who lives in Adair county and Sam
White, who lives in Russell county, got
into difficulty and White was stabbed.
Helton escaped into this county and up
to last Saturday he had not been ar
rested. The trouble occurred in Rus
sell county.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

We are reliably informed that man
named Bennett, who lives in the Rock
Lick Hills, in the southern portion of
this county, killed rattlesnake one
day last week that measured feet and
z inches in length. 1t had 81 rattles.
This is perhaps the largest snake killed
in this country for many years.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

Mrs. Eliza James, who many years
ago resided in Columbia with her hus-
band, Rev. John James. who was
pastor of the Baptist Church, died in
Paris, Texas, a short time since. She
was 80 years old and was a native of
Kentucky. Only few families reside
in Columbia now who were here when
Mrs. James was resident.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

Ed. Leslie Bottom has just closed
a meeting at Mintonville. A great deal
Of interest was manifested and there
were forty three additions to the
Church. In note to this paper Ed.
Bottom pays high tribute to the peo-
pie of Mintonville.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
The School of Music.

Persons desiring a full course in Vo-
cal and Instrumental or Public School
music, will enjoy unexcelled opportuni-
ties in the Western Normal. Write for
special information. Address H. H.
Cherry, Bowling Green, KY. 39-2t
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

The management of the Columbia
Fair Association has arranged with the
James Shelby Show to give two public
acts inside the Fair Grounds each
day during the exhibition. This is a
great attraction, quite number of first
class actors being with the show. AL
so several animals including a very
large lion will be on exhibition.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

Judge H. c. Baker will convene a
special term of the Russell circuit
court next Monday for the purpose of
trying Henry Gowan for killing Lozier
Dunbar. He thanks he can try the
case in two DAYS.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

Mrs. Jane Wellington, who was the
wife of M. N. Wellington, died at her
home on Casey Creek few days ago.
She was about forty-fve years old and
a Catholic and the funeral services were
conducted by Father O'Shea.
For SALE OR RENT:-My residence on
Bomar Heights, Columbia, KY.
40-2t Tom Waggener.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
Teachers Wanted.

The demand for teachers who have
been trained in the Western Normal
is greater than the supply. The Fall
Session opens September 7th. Write
President H. H. Cherry. Bowling
Green, KY, for information relative
to free tuition. 39-2t
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
Farm For Sale.

l have a good farm for sale lying on
Bryanr's Creek of Green River, con-
tanning about 100 acres. Well watered
and plenty of timber. Good house,
barn and crib. Lies Z mile from church
and school house. For further particu-
lars, see w. F. Neat or Frank Hard
wick. B. r. Neat.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

Mrs. John A. Caldwell, who lives in
the Midtown vicinity. presented this
office last Saturday with two very fine
tomatoes, seedless. The two weighed
three pounds.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
A Good Home For Sale.

My residence on Greensburg street in
Columbia is for sale. The dwelling
contains ten rooms, between 2 and 8
acres of ground, good water and good
outbuildings, some fruit. Will sell at
a bargain. j. R. Johnson,
30 st Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

The Russell Springs Fair Association
closed very successful meeting last
Friday afternoon. Quite number of
Adair county people were in attendance.
and they report many interesting rings.
There were fine shows CT cattle, sheep
and hogs and the outside shows were
very attractive. We learn that the
Association made some money.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11

Mr.. Henry Num-, of Burkesville, who
was charged with being implicated in
the killing of Tom French, which oc-
Cured last year at Burkesville, was
given trial at Tompkinsville last
week and acquitted. There was no
proof against him, as we understand.
The Adair County news., 1909-08-11
The Blue Jim Coal.

l keep a large quantity of the Blue
Jim Coal-as good as ever used in a
CRATE, also keep other grades and
make the price as low as possible.
Giveame you order for winter use and
remove it at your leisure.
4-tf c. F. Mantz,
Campbellsville, KY.