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The Adair County news., 1909-03-03
GRAND OPENING
Beginning March IS and Continuing
Six Days.

The Buchanan Lyon Co., Inc. Camp
bellsville, KY, having just moved their
retail and sample room department into
their new quarters, the handsome new
three story pressed brick, Wilcox
building, conceded by all to be the most
modern up-to- date and best equipped
building for the purpose in Central KY.
and being very anxious to have all
their friends and customers in Taylor,
Adair and adjoining counties call and
inspect their immense stock of Hard
ware, Implements, all kinds, buggies,
surries, driving wagons, harness, sad
dlery. collars, pads, woven wire fencing
American, all heights. Also the IA
nous page fence Lion brand, conceded
by all to be equal, if not the best fence
made. They have also just received a
full car T. B. L. Co. steel ranges. the
most modern and up-to-date ranges
made. Their private brand, mfg. by one
of the largest range mfg. in U. S.
1t will pay you to visit their place
during this opening week, as they will
show you the most complete assortment
of all the latest improved and up-to-
date goods in their line that was ever
shown outside the largest Cities. Prices
on every line will be marked down dur
ing the opening week and special in.
ducements will be offered which will be
fully explained in the paper next
week. They will also have with them
during the the entire week ten or
twelve experts from the various mfg.
from whom they buy goods to make
demonstrations and explanation on all
the different lines. They will also pre-
sent every one visiting their place dur
ing this week with a valuable souvenir.
Don't miss this opportunity to see this
grand display. 1t will certainly pay
you to attend even though you are not
now in need of anything in their line.
Don't forget the date, begins March Is,
continuing six days.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

The funeral services over the remains
of the late w. F. Staples were held at
! che Presbyterian church last Wednes-
day forenoon. The discourse was
preached by Rev. w. H. c. Sandidge,
who had been the pastor of the deceased
for thirty years. He was assisted by
Rev. j. r. Crawford. Quite number
of relatives and friends were present.
1t was the intention to bury the re-
mains at Union, but just as the pro-
cession was ready to leave town word
came that it was impossible to complete
the grave at that place on account of
the rising of the water. 1t was then
decided that the interment be in the
city cemetery, but it required several
hours to get the vault ready, hence the
burying did not take place until about
o'clock in the afternoon.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03
Found Dead.

Last Thursday afternoon an unknown
white man, who was well dressed and
having the appearance of person who
had been well reared, was found dead
in the river near Bakerton, Cumber-
land county. He had large hole in
the back of his head. When the news
reached this office the remains had not
been identified. 1t is believed that a
murder was committed. The man ap-
peared to be between IS and forty
years old. There were four dollars in
money and key chain and bunch of
keys found on his person, but no
papers. He was clean shaven.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03
Ella.

Green river has been higher
than for 80 years.
We have plainly of rain and
mud.
Mrs. Lou Dillingham; is on the
sick list at this writing.
Mr.. Junius Holt is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Margret Williams is some
better at this writing.
Mr.. Owen Dillingham; and Mr..
Jack Robertson attended the social
at Neatsburg Thursday night.
Misses Lizzie Abrel and Mathra
Dillingham; visited in Russell
county one day last week.
Our mail failed to reach Ella
Wednesday on account OF high
waters.
Mad dogs are raging in Russell
county.
Miss Lizzie Abrel andsMr. Lii
burn Bottoms, visited Martha
Dillingham; Saturday night.
@Mr. ]. B. Abrel has the grip
at this writing.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03
Program.

The following is the program of the
Adair County Medical Society which
meets in Columbia on the second Thurs
day in March 1909 at 10 o'clock.
Epidemic Catarrah, S. A. Taylor,
Pneumonia, H. B. Simpson,
Some cases l have lost, U. l.. Taylor.
How can we increase the interest in
this society, N. H. Hancock.
Let all who have been on the pro-
gram heretofore, and have not read
papers, come prepared on them. Let
every doctor in the county make an
effort to be here.
w. R. Grissom,
w. F. Cartwright,
U. L. Taylor, $50
Committee.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Mr.. w. Bloyd, who lives near Crocus.
was in town last Friday He reported
that his son, Willie Hardin, who has
been quite sick, is much better. He
reported that he heard the other day
that one of the men who is selling
liquor at Sand Lick Spring, shot at
some boys who were going through his
cornfeld, and who he had ordered not
to trespass on his property. No body
was hurt. He also stated that it was
currently reported in his neighborhood
that couple of boys who were sup
posed to live in Columbia, visited Sand
Lick recently. got supply of tangle
foot turned over their buggy, and one
of them lost his hat, which was found
the next day. They also lost one quart
of liquor.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03
Mill, Elevator, Residence and Land
For Sale.

This mill property, known as the
Bradfordsville Roller Mills, is thor
oughly equipped plant with capacity
of so barrels of -four daily, besides meal
and Graham flour. The plant is in
daily operation, producing brands that
have reputation not excelled by any.
The Elevator was built in 1907, has a
capacity of 20, 900 bushels and is equipp-
ed with the latest improved machinery.
The business was established in 1875
and is in good favor with alarge steady
and profitable trade.
The residence is a new two story 10
room frame with all necessary out
houses, barn, buggyshed, corn-crib,
etc., all in good repair, on lot $50
feet front by 375 feet deep, lawn beau
tifully shaded by large naples, $50 feet
of colonial porch around front and sides
of house. One of the most comfortable
and desirable homes in Marion County.
Attached to this is plot of about Ia
acres of the very finest bottom land,
than which there is none better in the
State.
The whole property lies together in
the edge of the town of Charlottesville,
KY, beautiful village with good
churches and school, in the Valley of
the Rolling Fork, 10 miles from Leila
non, the county seat of Marion County,
where the nearest mill is located, and
where this mill has good trade. This
is an unusual opportunity for hand
some home and a profitable, well es-
tablished business. The whole property
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

the Standard Hardwood Lumber
Company, of Columbia, their place of
business being near the bridge, lost
about carload of lumber during the
rise in RusselPs creek, last week.
Quite a number of farmers lost the
rails that inclosed their premises, and
some farms were greatly damaged by
washouts The water run over the pike
beyond the bridge at this place, doing
some damage to the pike, and Green
river was higher than it had been for a
number of years. Cumberland river
has been out of banks for several DAYS.
and great deal Ct damage has been
done by the serging waters.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

We are requested to announce the
following: Miss Lula M. Hale and Mr..
Horace Evans, of Burnside, KY, were
married in Somerset, KY, on the oath,
Rev. Huey officiating. They are both
very popular young people and loved by
all who know them. Miss Hale is the
former postmistress and Mr.. Evans
chief clerk on Steamer Rowena. They
will spend the summer in Columbus,
Ohio, with Mr.. Evans mother. Their
many friends extend congratulations.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

The recent flood having destroyed so
much fencing will necessitate the buy.
ing of great deal of woven wire
fencing. We have just received car
loads of American fence. all heights,
also the famous Page fine Lion Brand
conceded by all to be equal, if not bet
ter than the best. Write us for prices
before buying, we can save you money,
The Buchanan Lyon Co., Inc. Camp
bellsville, KY.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

We understand that negroes in
Campbellsville and Greensbnrg were on
the warpath last Saturday night week.
One negro man was shot and MORALLY
wounded by another negro at Camp
bellsville, another colored man was
found dead, in an alley at Greens5urg.
and in the same town negro woman s
throat was cut by her sweetheart. This
last was quiet love affair.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03
Attention.

All persons owing me notes and ac-
counts are requested to call and settle
at once. need the money due me and
I trust that this notice will be needed.
The outstanding business of 1908 must
be settled. w. L. Walker.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03
Attention.

All persons owing me notes and &C
counts are requested to call and settle
at once need the money due me and
l trust that this notice will 5e needed.
The outstanding business of 1908 must
be settled. w. l.. Walker.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

G. T. Rasner's laundry is now in
operation Since removing the machin-
cry to the hill, the proprietor is better
prepared than ever before to do good
work.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Mr.. VIM Story, student in the
Lindsey Wilson, made a gallant and
creditable race in the Russell county
primary. He was a candidate to repre-
sent Russell and Casey in the next
Legislature and was defeated by only
six votes. He only canvassed the
county one week before the primary.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

l am agent for the ]. R. WATKINS
REMEDY COMPANY and will furnish
you extracts, spices, stock and poultry
tonic and many other invaluable RENE
dies needed in the home all guaranteed
pure. l will call to see you or you can
get them from j. H. Policy. Columbia.
Q7-1m) Yours Truly, John B. Grant.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03
Fire at MarroWbOne.

Last Friday morning before daylight
the large mercantile establishment of
Alexander, Davis & Gray, Marrowbone,
Cumberland county, was consumed by
fire. : The firm did general mercantile
bnsidess and was one of the largest
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03
Preaching Next Sunday.

w. H. C. Sandidge, Union.
w. S. Dudgeon, Greasy creek.
J. F. Roach, Red Lick.
F ]. Barger Beech Grove.
q T. Williams, Cane Valley.
j. M. Pierce, Clear Springs.
j. B. Order. White Oak.
A. R. Kasey, Columbia.
]. A. Johnston, Picketts chapel.
j. w. Rood, Midtown.
w. B. Cave, Russell Springs.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Mr.. Nc Wheat, former Casey coun-
ty gentleman. was rscently married to
Miss Alice Price, Dallas, Texas. Mr..
Wheat's first wife was Miss Lula Page,
a daughter of the late G. R. Page, and
a niece of DR.. j. N. Page, this place.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Mr.. Sam Breeding and family will
remove to Columbia this week and will
occupy the residence on Burkesville
street, just above the Hancock hotel
building.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

MIR. Wilson Yarberry, who was a
brother of Mr.. Marshall Yarberry, died
near Sparksville, last Sunday night. He
was about So years old. He had been.
sick about one year.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Miss Birtie Breeding, who was forced
to drop out of school a couple of weeks
ago on account of losing her speech, is
slowly improving. The physicians say
that vocal chord is effected that pre-.
vents speech above whisper, but that
it is not serious and within short
time she will recover.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Kelsey, who live on the street back of
the old hotel building, died last Satur-
day night and was buried Sunday after
noon. Religious services were held by
Ed. z. T. Williams.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

The store house and stock of goods,
which were owned by B. G. Redman,
at Garlin, this county, were consumed
by fire last Sunday night. We under
stand that there was insurance to the
amount of $500.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Mr.. ]. o. Russell sold last Thursday,
the cottage, on Frazer Avenue. the one
Mr.. John D. Lowe occupied for num-
Der of years, to Mr.. Buck Willis for
nine hundred dollars. Mr.. Willis GER
tainly got the property at a bargain.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Revs. Tally and Rood will close their
meeting at Clear Spring tonight. Up
to Sunday night there were four con-
versions and two additions to the
chucrh. Much interest was manifest
ed throughout.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Two buckers several wagons, a buggy
two horses and two mules and some
other property belonging to L, T..
Bradshaw & Co were sold at the court
house door, to the highest bidder, Mon.
day. The property sold low.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03
Death of An Old Lady.

Mrs. Myra Cook, who lived near Esto,
Russell county, died last Sunday. She
was seventy-nine years old, and greatly
respected in the neighborhood.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

will be sold to highest bidder on the
premises, Wednesday, March 10th,
1909, at Executors sale. Terms made
known on day of sale. For further in
formation, call on or address,
Z. BE-. B. E. Terhune, Executors.
Charlottesville, KY.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

1t is reported that the residents of
Gradyville were greatly alarmed during
the heavy rains last week. and that
several families moved out of their
homes. Our Gradyville correspondent
tells the story of the excitement.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

l keep in stock the very best oak sole
leather and tacks for putting it on. If
you need any thing in my line call.
Solomon Turpim.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Golf Bros. have moved their livery
and feed stable to the barn owned by
Allen Walker, located on the cross
street, leading from Greensburg street.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Our Dirigo correspondent takes Mr..
Turner to task, but he is mistaken as to
the Turner. The one who writes over
the nom de plum, Paul Revere, lives in
Metcalfe county.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Miss Dollie Pickett, daughter of
Charles L. and Amanda Pickett, and
Samuel Rodgers, both of Adair County,
were married at Farmingdale, ILL.,, on
Thursday, Feb. Is, 1909. A great
many friends witnessed the Union.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Mr.. Lucien Durham, who was
prominent citizen of Green county, died
at his late home, Miami, last Wednes-
day. He was 62 years old and served
in the Confederate army.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

A number of hands will commence re-
moving the old Isenburg building this
week, preparatory for the new brick
Russell block.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03
COLUMBIA COUNTY. KENTUCKY. WEDNESDAY MARCH g. 1902

stores in that section of the State We
have not learned the origin of the fire,
but it is said the loss was heavy. This
store was close to the clearinghouse of
Marrowbone, but we understand that
building was not seriously damaged.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Persons who are in need of groceries
are requested to call at the store of c.
C.Pickitt. His goods are marked down.
1927.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Quarterly meeting at Mt. Carmel
Church next Sunday night and Monday.
Rev. T. L. Hulse will preach Sunday
night.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Born, to the wife of VIM. Johnston,
near Cane Valley, on the 23rd of Feb
ruary, daughter.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

The Standard Hardwood mill started
yesterday. They have a great many
logs on the yard.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

$4,000 pounds of good redtop baled
hay for sale. Williams & Epperson,
Montpelier, KY. 17-2t
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03
Stock Items.
Tildon Wheeler sold three mules for
$500.-Sparksville cor.

Tildon Wheeler sold three mules for
00.-Sparksville cor.
Hiram Stotts bought one mule from
r. T. Baker for $lOO; G. w. Stotts
bought a horse from A. K. Rupe for
$l00. -Dirigo cor.
L. B. Cain sold to Granville Morgan
one horse for $3.50; to Luther Wilmore
one two-sear-old mare for $11O; one
cow to Stamper Pickett for $32 so; four
heifers to U. N. Whltlock for $48. 20.
He bought one mare from Zeno Ham.
monds for $140; bought one mule colt
from Achilles Dudley for sos.
John w. Pickett sold two head of
cattle to Frank Dohoney price $50; G.
W. Dudley sold to F. P. Dohoney four
head of cattle price $40; Allen Dudley
sold one Peacock filly to his brother,
Tom for $145; Allen Dudley bought one
mule from Frank Dohoney paying him
$14O.-Pickett Cor.
Mr.. Bob 10y of this place delivered
% head of hogs in Columbia last week
to Leslie Bennett for and cents per
pound; George Morrison bought one
sow and 8 pigs from M. A. Morrison
for $12; Sarah G. Bird sold one cow to
Wilson for $25; Zeno Harmon
bought one mule from Ben Ed Rowe,
price paid unknown. -Gadberry Cor.
Allie Pierce bought two shoats from
Willie Strader for So; Acie Carter sold
one mich cow to Willie Gupton for
$25; John Carter sold a cow to Jack
Martin for $14.50 and bought one cow
from Tolbert Raban for $25; R. l..
Prewitt bought mule in Campbells-
vile for $3.50; Charley Burress recently
purchased span of mules from Billy
Graham for $3.50; Charley Perkins pur-
chased yoke of work oxen from
James Perkins for $I1O -Thurlow cor.
Tilden Wheeler bought a two year
old mare from N. S. Wheeler for $13O.
Curt Yarberry sold a pair of two
year old mules to Will Sharp for 1865.
He sold horse mule for SITS, and
bought mare from w. 7. Dohoney
for SITS.
A. T. HUM, of Columbia, bought one
horse from z. T. Policy for 5000. Pei
leyton cor.
j. F. Pendleton bought last week
from ]. A. Diddle 10 cattle for $272;
3 cattle from Abe Pulliam, $40; COW
from Ed Wheeler, $50; pair of mules
from Frank Cobb for $500; walk trot
mare from j. R. England S2OO;-Grady-
vile cor.
Penick Smith of near here sold two
work mules to w. T. Barnes, of Leba;
non, KY. for $3.50; T. T. Tupman o.
this place sold H. N. Northcraft, 81
Marys, one 16 hands mule for $780,
Cane Valley cor.
j. N. Walkup sold COW to ClauC
Gilpin recently for $35; S. R. Walker
bought nice colt from r. Y. Simpson
price unknown; Alvin James bought a
cow from Charlie England one day last
week for $30.-Nell cor.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

If you want high price for your
wheat bring it to the Columbia Roller
Mill. $1.15 bushel. 15-4t.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Mr.. Leslie Staples is now a perma-
nent clerk in the post-office. He is
making very efficient helper.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

will pay $1.15 bushel for wheat fol
the next 80 days. w. R. Myres.
15-4t
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Now is the time to sell your wheat
while it is high. S1.15 bushel at the
Columbia Roller Mill. 15-4t.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Russell Creek was higher than for a
number of years.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

For SALE.-Five head of young mare
mules. G. A. Smith,
Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Get our prices before you buy your
groceries.
1927. G.. G. Pickett.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Buy your groceries from G. c. Pick
EFT at reduced prices. 1926.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Cumberland river is said to be higher
than it has been for twenty-five years.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Bring your wheat to the Columbia
Roller Mill, 81. 10 buehel 15-4t.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Mr.. Ewing Suits, of this place, who
has been employed by the Rochester,
New York, Baseball Club, Eastern
League, has been notified to report at
Lexington, KY, on the 18th day of this
month. Soon thereafter he will leave
for Rochester.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Mrs. John Wells, who was daught-
er, of Mr.. c. G. Holt, the well-known
sewing machine agent, was burned to
death last Friday. She was standing
in front of an open fire place when her
clothing caught. and she was burned to
death before assistance could reach
her. She lived at Este.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Mr.. Garrett Montgomery, the second
son of Hon. j. F. Montgomery, of this
place, is now practicing lawin Quannah,
Texas. He went to Fort Worth re-
Gently and took the Texas examination.
There were quite number of lawyers
in the class, many of them from other
States, but only nine passed. Mr.. Mont
gomery being one of the number. Six
of the nine who went through live in
Fort Worth. 1t will be remembered
that MIR. Montgomery was licensed here
about the time he became of age. For
several years he has been doing alb
stract work in an office in Quannah and
also familiarzing himself with the laws
of Texas.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Sandusky Bros. & Conover will start
their boring machine tomorrow.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

]. N. Walkup sold a COW to Claud
Gilpin recently for $35; S. R. Walker
bought nice colt from R. Y. Simpson
price unknown; Alvin James bought a
cow from Charlie England one day last
week for $3O.-Nell cor.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Penick Smith of near here sold two
work mules to w. T. Barnes, of Leba.
non, KY. for $3.50; T. T. Tupman OF
this place sold H. N. Northcraft, st
Marys, one l6 hands mule for $780,
Cane Valley cor.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

j. F. Pendleton bought last week
from j. A, Diddle 10 cattle for $272;
3 cattle from Abe Pulliam, $40; l cow
from Ed Wheeler, $50; pair of mules
from Frank Cobb for $500; walk trot
mare from ]. R. England S2OO;-Grady-
vile cor.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-03

Hiram Stotts bought one mule from
K. I. Baker for 500; G. w. Stott
bought horse from A. K. Rupe TO
$l00. -Dirigo cor.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-11-27
MRS. LAYTON'S ABLE REPORT.
Head Worker For Order of St. Luke at
Washington Retires.

Mrs Julia Mason Layton has retired
as District of Columbia deputy for the
Order Of ST. Luke and has been sue
ceeded by Mrs. Bessie Anderson. Rev.
A. G. Garner, pastor Of Plymouth Con
gregational church, was made associ-
ate deputy. According to the ably pre-
pared report Of Mrs. Layton, st. Luke
has thirty-twO councils in the District,
representing membership of about
$500. In the states the order claims
total Of 10000 members, and large
amount Of real estate is held by them.
Mrs Anderson announces that a cam
paign for an increase in membership
here is to be inaugurated. The head
quarters of the order is in Richmond,
Va where the president, Mrs. Maggie
l.. Walker, conducts bank and is the
manager Of a prosperous department
store owned by the st. Lukes.