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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-06-22
VERY QUEER SECT
aIOLOKANES BELIEVE THEY
WILL POSSESS AMERICA.
Six Hundred Families Have Settled
in California, Where They Con-
tinue Their Quakerlike Customs.

One result of the Russian-Japanese
war has been the immigration of the
Molokanes from Southeastern Russia
to California. The sect is one OF
the most peculiar in the Russian en-
pire and is very much like the Qua
kers, long known for their abhor-
rance of war and the use Of fire.
arms. The Molokanes are not num-
erous, but they came to America
after a voice from the Lord had
told one of their elders that America
is the Promised land" to them.
They believe that the eighty or
ninety millions of Americans are to
be dispossessed as were the Canan-
ties, and that they will either be
driven out or made the slaves Of the
chosen" 500 families or about 1000
people.
These immigrants call themselves
spiritual Christians" The Bible is
their whole library. They have no
! priests or pastors. Any man can
become an elder who learns to read
and is able to recite the Scriptures.
An elder, being the head OF fami-
ly and Learned in the Scriptures
has patriarchial powers. All proper
ty among the Molokanes is held on
community basis. All earnings are
turned into the community treasury.
The sons of the families marry as
their elders arrange and then bring
their wives and live under the paren-
tai roof. Frequently. seven or more
sub-families are housed under the
same roof and eat at the same table
The community houses are usually
unsanitary, unventilated and men
ace not only to the inmates but to
the community at large.
The religious meetings OF the
| Molokanes are typical OF the people
and their religion. The men-who
hang their hats and overcoats in the
rear of the room-like schoolboys
sit on one side OF the room, the
women and girls opposite. The eld-
ers and more devout sit about plain
table covered with white cloth In
one corner. A religious service be-
gins with and largely consists
throughout of the chanting in uni
son. in the Russian tongue, OF Bible
psalms learned by rote. The weird,
monotonous intoning of the psalms
in measured cadence is the distinc-
tive feature of the meeting. 1t is
song service, preaching and prayer
continued.
The Molonkane asks for no license
to get married. After the details
have been arranged between the
heads of the respective families
there is a journey by the bride
groom and his friends to the house
of the bride-to-be. The bride and
bridegroom then proceed to the
church, at the door of which they are
met by an old woman with big,
round Russian loaf Of bread in one
hand and a handful Of salt in the
other. The bride and bridegroom are
now made to sit down to. small
table and partake Of little of the
bread and salt, after which the eld-
ers pronounce them man and wife
and give them their. blessing and
the holy kiss. A public appearance
on the street to show that they are
married and a generous feast at the
house of the bridegroom complete
the wedding festivities.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-06-22
DEAF AND DUNE CHILDREN.
Remarkable Results Shown at Exci
ciscs Attended by the Parents.

Remarkable results of the instruc-
tibntof deaf aud dumb pupils in pub
lie school No. Al, in New York city,
were determined before the parents
Of the 122 children.
Not one of the pupils was able
to articulate a syllable at the be-
ginning of the school term. At the
exercises there were fifty who made
themselves perfectly understood IN
all parts of the big assembly hall,
some of them reciting pieces of po-
etry and others delivering orations.
Miss Margaret A. Regan, principal
Of the school. said that the teachers
now believe there is no reason WHY
every person should not be taught 20
peak.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-06-22
Man Stronger Than Engine.

Noah James, lumberman, Of Lau-
rel, Del, gave an exhibition Of his
strength this week when he pulled
a gasoline launch belonging to Har-
vey d. Kitchens. going at full speed,
back TO the wharf and tied it there.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-06-22
PICNlCERS SHOCKED.
Outlines Of Tree Appear on Chill
dren'S Bodies.

At a Sunday School picnic near
Sparta, Ga, Friday, thunderstorm
came up suddenly, and lightning
struck tree under which sixteen
children had gathered for protec-
ton from the rain, shocking each
severely. Many were strangely al
rrrtpd. tie outlines of The ire" alp
pearing as il photographed, On the
bodies Of several Of the children. No
fatalities have resulted but several
of the children are in serious con-
\
diton.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-06-22
lightning Destroys Barn.

Lightning destroyed barn on the
plantation of Mr.. r. II. Gaines, seven
miles south of Anderson, together
with its contents, including a fine
mule, $40 worth Of feed stuffs and
number of farm implements Fri
day.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-06-22
Isalloon Accident.

At st. Petersburg, Russia, the
Count Chamberlain Palitsln was
killed, his wife was fatally injured
and two other persons suffered Sc
we're injuries. in a balloon accident
there a few days ago.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-06-22
"A DEADLY CRASH
Of an Automobile and Trolley Car
Near BeIton.
Machine is WRECKED

JAS. II. CODD, Is hllIcu, peE. ~. ~
Richardson, Rev. f. A. Mcdowell
and Mrs. D. D. Richardson Are
Wounded as a Result Of . Col
nsion.
A dispatch to The State from
Anderson tells of deplorable ac-
cident near Bolton, on Sunday about
midday, as a result of which Jas. H..
Cobb, superintendent of the Bolton
cotton mills, is dead. Rev. D. D..
Richardson, pastor of the Second
Baptist church of Belton and the
G;uck Mills Baptist church of that
city, is in a critical condition in a
hospital at Anderson, his wife is
slightly injured and Rev.. E. A. Nc
Dowell Of Ninety-Six, field agent OF
| The Baptist Courier, is seriously
hurt.
The sad accident was caused by
collision between an interurban
car of the Anderson Traction COM
pany and an automobile which oc-
Cured at Breazeale's crossing, nine
miles east of Anderson, shortly be-
fore noon Sunday. The dead and
injured were occupants of the au-
tomobile. The accident occurred at
the foot of sharp grade and as the
car was coasting at the rate of about
lis miles an hour.
The auto party was sighted by
those in charge of the car, Conduc-
tor C. P. Burriss and Motorman +.
E. Sanders, and the usual signal
given, there being plenty of time
for the machine to clear the cross
ing we'll in front of the car. When
the front wheels of the auto, how
ever, had cleared the first rail OF
the track, the engine seemed to come
to a dead standstill and in few sec
onds the car struck it.
The machine was thrown some ~
feet into the air and smashed TO
splinters. All Of the occupants were
also thrown some distance and 1t
seems a miracle that all were not
killed outright, .
MIR. Cobb's skull was crushed in
several places, his left leg and arm
were broken and the thigh crushed
into bits. He was also otherwise
bruised and mangled and lived but
a few minutes after the crash.
Rev. Mr.. Richardson's skull was
fractured and his left leg and arm
broken and he is yet unconscious.
Rev. Mr.. Mcdowell was removed
from the scene of the accident to
the Bolton hotel, where his injuries
| were dressed. He is suffering from
a. broken shoulder and arm and,
while badly hurt, his condition IS
not serious. He was removed to
his home at Ninety-Six late Sunday
afternoon, apparently resting well.
| The injuries sustained by Mrs.
Richardson were slight, consisting
chiefly of severely sprained ankle.
She is in the hospital at Anderson
with her husband.
When the accident occurred the
party was en- route to Dorchester
church, three miles north Of Bolton,
to attend a meeting.
At the coroner's inquest at Bolton
Sunday afternoon the jury, after
hearing the evidence, returned the
following verdict, !exonerating the
men in charge of the car from all
blame: I'VE find that the deceased
came to his death by being struck
by a trolley car in West Bolton, on
what is known as Breazeale's cross
| ing, as the result of an accident.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-06-22
Shipment of AlligatOrS.

A carload of alligators, said to
be the largest number ever shipped
over a railroad, left New Orleans
for Los Angeles Thursday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21
Lost Child Found.

Last Friday night, about dark, the
whole neighborhood of Craycraft, this
county, was thrown into terrible state
of excitement, and Mr.. and Mrs. Por-
ter Murrell were. frantic with greif.
Their little daughter. Hylie, three years
old was playing about the yard, and
after so long time she was missed,
her mother thinking that she was with
her father, but when he returned to
the house and reported that he had not
seen her, great excitement reigned and
the neighborhood was aroused and a
search instituted. After a search of
two hours the child was found one and
a quarter miles from home, in dense
woodland, lying in path, sound asleep.
The child was picked up and carried to
her parents who clapped their hands
with joy, all the people rejoicing with
them. This should be warning to all
parents and a close watch should be
Kept on the little ones.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21
Notice to Holders of State War.
rants.

This office is informed that in the
future the Auditor win discontinue
sending Treasures checks for amounts
due claimants, but instead will mail his
warrants to claimants, thereby causing
them the necessity, and danger of mis-
direction and possible loss in the mails,
by remailing the warrants to the
Treasurer for payment. -
AS a matter of safety and convent
ence to those receiving warrants, as
well as to this office, would suggest
and advise that all warrants sent out by
the Auditor be deposited with your
local bank for collection.
1t will probably not be possible to pay
all warrants just yet, but those we are
unable to pay will be returned with
checks for those that are paid.
If the above suggestions are complied
with, payments can be made with more
promptness, and possible loss through
the mails reduced to minimum.
Very Truly,
E. Farley, State Treasurer.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21
An Old Coin.

Mr.. M. A. 10y exhibited at this Of
flee two coins, one penny made in
1919 which is larger than twenty-five
cent piece of to day. The other was so
old and worn that the date of it's coin
age could not be determined but it has
George Washington's picture and was
evidently made short time after The
Delaware was crossed. But little inter-
est is found in the old monies of the
country, the new having displaced them
In the hustling activities of trade, but
occasionally piece is found that drifts
the mind backward to the days of long
ago, when our Republic was an infant
compared with many others. To day it
is giant and its new coins are sought
throughout the world.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21
Tarter Wins.

Eleven members of the Adair County
Republican Committee met here in the
Courthouse last Thursday to hear proof
in contest instituted by Mr.. J. K. P.
Conover against Mr.. A. w. Tarter,
who was declared the nominee of said
party for the Office of jailer at the late
primary. Mr.. Conover was the con-
tending candidate against Mr.. Tarter.
He claimed that he was defeated by I'M
fair means, hence the contest. Mont
gomery & Montgomery, and F. R. Win
frey representing Mr.. Conover and w.
w. Jones and James Garrett appeared
for MIR. Tarter. Several witnesses were
introduced, and after all the proof on
both sides was in the case was SUBMIT
ed to the committee without argument
The vote stood, 8 for Tarter, 2 for Con-
over. One committeeman was excused
from voting.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21
Execution Sale.
sey-Wi.son

To satisfy Execution No. 1921 which
issued from tAe Ifice of the Clerk of
the Adair Circuit Court en- the 18th day
of May 1909, in favor of The Bank of
Columbia and against C. R. Payne and
John w. Morrison for the sum Of two
hundred Thirty-six and 72-100 Dollars
($236, 72) with 6 per cent interest thereon
from the 10th day of May 1909 and Five
and $500 dollars cost of suit. Twill on
Monday August End, 1909 at the Court
House door in Columbia, KY, the same
being the first day of regular term of
the Adair County Court at o'clock or
thereabout offer for sale to the highest
bidder upon credit of three months
the following described property or a
sufficiency thereof to satisfy said debt
interest and cost. One lot in the town
of Columbia, KY, and known as the
Garrett land and containing about %
or 3 acres and is bounded as follows: By
Campbellsville Turnpike Road Co., and
the Russell County Road and the street
provided for in the deed and there is
reserved the lands sold to Solomon Nc
Kinley, Charles Sandusky, Mrs. P. w.
Dohoney, j. H. Pelley and S. P. Over
street. This land is to be sold subject to
"a mortgage in favor of r. Young, of
Burkesville, Cumberland County, KY,
for the sum of Two Thousand and
Twenty-four dollars (2O24, OO) with per
cent. interest thereon from the 18th
day of February, 1909.
No. 2, One lot in the town of Cofum-
bia, KY, and known as the Planning
Mill lot containing and is bounded
as follows: On the North by an alley;
on the East and South by the lands of
Page heirs, and on the West by Frank
Sinclair. No. 3, Also one boiler and
engine. one moulder,A one flooring ma
chine, one resaw, one sizing saw, one
planer, one cab and carrige, and all
other Machinery and apparatus belong
ing to said Mill subject to the above
named Mortgage of R. Young, and also
a lein of j. T. Goodman, Jr., for the
sum of four hundred dollars 100000
with per cent. interest thereon from
the 10Th day of December, 1908 on a ]
interest in the Planning Mill lot only.
The personal property above named
will be offered first and then the real
estate. Bond with approved security
and bearing per cent. interest from
date will be required of the purchaser,
this 18th day of July, 1909.
37-3t w. B. Patteson, S. A.C.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21
ChiIdren's Day at Poplar Hill.

Ed. Leslie Bottom writes us that he
recently attended Children's Day exer-
cises at Popular Hill. and was highly
entertained. He states that prepare
tions had been in progress for some
time, and when the day arrived the Hill
was covered with people. young and
old. Every boy and girl who was on
the program were present, and that
they rendered their selections most adj
mifabIy. At the noon hour a magnifi-
cent dinner was spread which was high
ly enjoyed by the many present. The
people of Popular Hill are hospitable
and take great delight in entertain
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21

The Pea Ridge Fair, the product of
some of our enterprlsinglboys, will be
held on the grounds of the L. w. T. S.
Park Saturday, Aug. 18th. beginning at
l o'clock. This exhibition will eclipse
all former efforts at Fair work and will
afford day of amusement and pleas
ure for the many who will attend. The
programme will be full of laughable
features from start to sfinish, while q
splendid ball game will be pulled off in
the afternoon. The boys will distrib,
ute over thirty dollars in prizes. They
will have music and Lemonade and il
will do you good to be there. Price OF
admission for adults only 20 cents, fol
those under IA only 10 cents.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21
To Our Customers.

Having bought the interest of 10
Russell and A. S. Chewing in the bust
ness of Russell & Co., we will continue
for 80 days to close out the remaining
stock and collect Indebtedness due the
firm. About September LIST we will put
in new stock of Fall goods in the
building We now occupy and hope to
have the public call onlus.
j. o. Russell,
Jno. Lee Walker.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21

cellent discipline, her careful, attentive
and painstsking instruction. l am in a
position to say for Miss Hancock, that
she is one of the best teachers of stem
ography and typewriting that l have
ever known. The school that secures
her services will be most fortunate in
deed. Respectfully, (Signed)
Daisy M. Kelley,
Head of Department Stenography
Typewriting.
Nelson & Moss, Principals of Lind
sey-Wi!son.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21
Delightfully."- Entertained.

Last Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Rollin Hurt entertained in honor of Mr.
Porter A. Strange, of Jacksboro, Tex
as, who was visiting at his old home.
Invitations were extended to the fol-
lowing friends:
Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. Russell,
DR.. and Mrs. C. M. Russell,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. N. Miller,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Bradshaw,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Coffey,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Coffey, Jr.,
Mrs. Mont Cravens,
Mrs j. w. Coy,
Mrs. L. C.. Hurt,
DIR. R. Y. Hindman,
Mr.. w. Flowers,
Mr.. John Lee Walker,
Mr.. Tim Cravens,
Mr.. H. T. Baker,
Misses Bess Rowe, Betsy Hancock,
Martha Hancock, Katie MurrelL, Lo-
rena Pile, Julia Eubank, Frances Jones,
Mable Atkins, Hattie Lewis, Mamie
Baker.
The home was brilliantly lighted, the
parlors handsomely decorated, and a
most delightful repast was served. Din
ner over, the company resumed seats in
the parlors; where several hours were
spent in social converse and in listening
to the inspiring music. 1t was an even
ing of pleasure, an occasion that will
long be remembered by those who were
present.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21

You cannot afford to miss the show
Monday. Remember it is a strickly
clean moral exhibition in every particu-
lar. Good music by our famous Brass
Band and our performances is giving
the show going public full satisfaction
for their money. So come along and
bring the children and let them enjoy
themselves.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21
Notice to Taxpayers.

am now ready to receive your taxes
for the year 1909. The Adair Fiscal
Court at a special term held on the 25th
day of June made an additional levy of
10c on the $1OO valuation of taxable
property, and 25c poll tax for School
purposes. This necesitated a change of
the entire County with the exception of
the Columbia Graded School District,
which change has been made on my
books and l trust that every tax payer
in Adair County will come forward and
settle at once. The Poll tax is now
$1.25 and 74c on the $4,000.
w. B. Patteson, S. A. C.
Get your stock ready for the Column
bia Fair August IL win be the dste.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21

You can't afford to miss the Pea
Ridge Fair. More than $50 will be
given in prizes, for exhibitions of small
amin ais, Athletics, Baseball and Music.
Call on or write Geo. Hancock, Secre-
tary, for a. catalogue.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21

Miss Cynthia Bennett, who was a
daughter of Mr.. Ed Bennett, died at
the home of her brother, Mr.. Roy Ben
nett, near Chenille, last Thursday
morning, She was victim of con-
sumption and had been sick for several
months.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21

l, 10 Coffey, Cashier of the above named
Bank. do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief. 10 Coffey, Cashier,
Correct-Attest:
Subscribed and sworn to before me this l6 day
of July, 1909.
Ny commission expires January 25th. 1910
J. r. Garrett, Notary Public
]. H. YOUNG, Director
JOHN N. CoNoNER, Director.
w. A. CoFFEY, Director.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21

ing. 1t was certainly a great pleasure
to the older persons to see the younger
set enjoy themselves.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21
Russell Loses an old Citizen.

Mr.. Shorrod Hudson, eighty-three
years old, who had been resident of
Russell county for many years, died at
his late home, two miles from James,
town, Thursday, the 18th inst. He was
a soldier in the Federal army during
the civil war and was in number of
hard fought battles. He leaves wife
and step son. The interment was
near his late residence.
A number Of Miss leila Pelley's
young friends ''stormed" her last Fri
day evening, and several hours were
spent in games and. listening to delight
full music.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21
RESOURCES

IN
COUNTY OF ADAIR o0
l, c. J. Jones Assistant Cashier of the above
named Bank. do solernnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my know
ledge and belief.
G. j. JONES' Assistant cashier,
Correct-Attest:
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10Th
day of July 1909
w. C. WoLFoRD. Notary Public, Adair county.Ky
Ny commission expires April. II. 1911.
C. ]. JONES, Cashier.
Nc. C. GooDE, Director.
P. w. CHELF, Director
j. A. WILLIAMS, Director.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-07-21

w. L, Russell, of Knifey, bought of
j. r Wade the Red Bird Stallion known
as Gray Lexington for $500. This horse
is said to be one of the best breeders in
Adair county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-20

with such violence that the deadly OIL binding and suf
locating would be shot forth to distance Of several
feet right into the face Of the enemy And that let
tell you, never good for the enemyl"
"Whyl" demanded the Shanty Kid.
But Uncle Andy only eyed him scornfully
When Stripes quite civiy, looked at the bear, and
for that birds which didn't to be there the
bear was much puzzled. He put out his paw again,
and agan drew It back III, Then hs SAD Mah quite
stranger But Stripes didn't mind noises like
that His bright intelligent eyes the bear all
the time, you know, though he seemed to be so busy
hunting for that birds nest.
Poohl' said the bear to himself, he's just plain
idiot-that's what's the matter with him III eat him,
anyway and he bounced forward with paw uplifted.
intending to gather Stripes in like fat cricket"
Here Uncle Andy so inconsiderate to pause.
The Shanty Kid cutched his arm.
well" he went on presently, just at this moment
Stripes made as If he was going to run away after all
He whisked round and jumped about two feet and his
fine tail flew up his back and in that very instant
the bear thought the whole side of the hill had struck
him in the face
He stopped with bump his nose went straight up
in the air and he squalled-' Wah-ah, wafi-' But in
the middle of these remarks he choled and stranQed
and fell to paving wildly his nose trying to get his
breath His eyes were shut tight and that deadly oil
chung like glue. His paws couldn't begin get it off
he fell TO roofing his in the turf like pig and
blowing the grass with his whole face fairly standing
on his head in his efforts, all the time coughing and
gurgling as if he were having fit. His behavior, in
fact was perfectly ridiculous but there was no one
there to laugh but Stripes and he was too polite
He just stroled quietly to another BUSH and kept
looking for that birds nest And at last the bear what
with paving and roofing managed to get his breath and
open his eyes He widowed bit more, and then SAT
up, his nose full of dirt and moss and grass hanging
all over bis face. lie was sight, tell youl And how
he did dislike hnlsri AS he sat there thinking how
he'd ever get away from himself he caught sight 81
Stripes strolling away quietly the brown hil0cs
Sitting back on his Launches he bnked at the little
lesufely biacl-and-white figure.
And g think was going to eat that be said i
himself sadly"