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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

The above picture is good likeness
of Mr.. j. K P. Conoyer, who is an in
dependents Republican candidate for
jailer of Adair county, to be voted for
at the November election. Mr.. Conover
was born and reared within mile and
aquarter of Columbia, and is well known
throughout the county as an honest,
courteous gentleman. Some years ago
he was elected and served the people
of this county as jailer During the
term he was watchful, and when his
time expired he had the satisfaction of
knowing, by expressions from the peo-
pie. that he had filled the office to the
satisfaction of every voter in the coun-
ty.
He again asks for the position, prom
Using that if he is elected to make a
good, faithful officer. In the next few
weeks Mr.. ConoVer hopes to see as
many voters as possible in Adair county.
He solicits votes and will be thankful
for the support he may receive.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06
Notice.

AT the regular election for Adair
county, KY, held on the End day of
November, 1909, at the regular polling
place, in voting district, No. 13, of said
county, known as the Cane Valley vot-
ing district, pol! will be opened and
an election held, for the purpose of as
certaining the will of voters of said dis
trict upon the question whether or not
they wish cattle or any species thereof
to run at large in said district This
election will be held and this notice is
given by virtue of an order of the
Adair county court. made at term of
said court held on the oath day of Au-
gust, 1909. w. B. Patteson,
Sheriff of Adair county, KY.
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From Rev. A. R. Kasey.
Henderson, KY, Oct, l, 1909.

Henderson, KY, Oct, 1, 1909.
Editor News
am getting homesick, and when q
: fellow gets homesick / guess he's got a
right to write home.
My leaving Columbia was more try
ing ordeal than might be supposed.
But the pain of separation is the toll of
love, and the devotion of my friends
made this toll doubly heavy. The
thought of how my congregation sacri-
feed to pay me even more than they
promised quick ems gratitude that is
increased, think, the material and
fraternal blessings have received from
the members of the other churches, as
well as from my Masonic brethren and
the community at large. 1 shall not
pray to be sent to a better people,
among kinder or more constant friends.
feel that could not be. Blessings on
them all.
Conference is in full swing. Dele
gates to the General conference will be
elected today. / have constant inquiries
about Columbia. 1t is the universal
opinion that it is the best inland town
in the state-I tell 'em to wait till
they see Russell's big store and our
new walks.
Gov. Hindman is having good time
among the brethren-they all love him
very much.
Bishop Hoss is delightful president.
He still shows marks of his long and
severe illness.
There is strong opposition to admit
ting uneducated men into the confer
ence, especially where they are ap-
preaching middle age. Peace and har-
mony prevails. A. K. Kasey.
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Shot in The Face.

Last Saturday week old man Sticky,
who.lives on Tennessee Ridge, in Casey
county, just over the Adair line, was
mshot in the face by two men named
Brown. Some one had set fire to Mr.
Stickly's hay and oats. The old man
went to NeatsviIle. in this county, and
secured bloodhounds from Mr.. J. A.
Harden and the dogs took the trail and
went direct to the Brown boys house,
old man Sticky was with the dogs and
when he reached the yard he was fired
upon, load Of shot striking him in the
face. The Brown boys then made their
escape and some think they have left
the country while others believe they
sre hiding in Adair county. MIR. Stick
7 h was not seriously hurt, but it will be
several weeks before his face gets
sil.
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Notice..

At the regular election for Adair
county, KY, held on the End day of
November, 1909 at the regular polling
place, in voting district No. 8, of said
county, known as the Glenville voting
district, poll will be opened and an
election held, for the purpose of ascer-
tanning the will of the voters of said
district upon the question whether or
not they wish cattle or any species
thereof to run at large in said district.
This election will be held and this no
tice is given by virtue of an order of
the Adair county court, made at term
of said court, held on the Oath day of
August, 1909. w. B. Patteson,
Sheriff of Adair county, KY.
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Notice.

At the regular election for Adair
county, KY, held on the End day of
November, 1909, at the regular polling
place, in voting District, No l, said
county, known as the West Columbia
voting District, poll will be opened
and an election held, for the purpose of
ascertaining the will of the voters of
said district upon the question whether
or not they wish cattle or any species
thereof to run at large in said district.
This election will be held and this no.
tice is given by virtue of an order of
the Adair county court, made at a term
Cf said court held on the oath day of
august, 1909. w. B. Patteson,
Sheriff of Adair county, KY.
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Visit TO Greensburg.

Last Saturday representative OF
the News desiring to see the game be-
tween Louisville and Greensburg, and
also to meet friends in the latter named
! place. started early, in company with
Mr.. Ernest Flowers, and was on the
grounds when the game was called.
Greensburg did not expect to be
victorious, going up against team OF
the American Association which had
just won the pennant, but they wanted
the pleasure of meeting the aggregation
which had been crowned with such dis
linguished honor.
Several hundred people witnessed
the game, the Greensburg boys doing
remarkably well, every thing consider
ed, though they failed to score. The
Louisville team played as though it
was up against professionals, making
eight scores, and when the contest
closed the Greensburg boys were highly
complimented for their batting, pitch
ing, catching and fielding.
Before and after the game the News
representative took a stroll around
town, meeting number of friends that
he had not seen for several years. all
of whom did every thing in their pow
er to make his stay pleasant. The
merchants, bankers and other business
men were on the move. indicating
that trade was lively. The hotel was
also well patronized and every body
was in the finest of spirits.
| Greensburg has improved consider
ably in the last ten years. Quite a
number of new buildings have been
erected and the streets have been
greatly improved.
| While in Greensburg the News man
called and was made acquainted with
Mr.. Lapsly Wilson, who is an enter
prising citizen, now engaged in the
drug business. He has very inviting
store and enjoys lucrative trade. Mr..
Wilson is known to great many CO.
lumbians where he was principally
educated and where he was an assist
ant in the M. and F. College for term
or two. He had a great deal to say OF
the pleasure he enjoyed while temper
arily sojourning here.
The Record office was also visited
Mr.. Ward was busy, but he took time
to make the News mans visit exceed
ingly pleasant
A proposition to establish graded
school has also carried at Greensburg.
The school advocates won by majority
of 35 out of lit votes.
Mr.. John A. Hobson, one of the lead
ing merchants, had many nice things
to say of the people of Adair county.
More could be written of the people
of this historic old town, but it is
necessary to close.
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Got Seven Years.

The trial of Major Nelson, of color,
charged with OBTAINING a woman, came
to close last Tuesday afternoon about
6 o'clock. The jury was out only few
minutes after the conclusion of the argu-
ments, bringing in verdict for con-
finement in the penitentiary for seven
years. Sentence was Immediately pass
ed by Judge Baker, and as soon as
team could be hooked to a vehicle
Deputy Sheriff Patteson left for Frank
fort with the prisoner. The State was
represented by County Attorney
Smythe, Rollin Hurt and James Gar
nett The defendant by Messrs Rob
inson and L. C. Winfrey, Mr.. Robinson
being from Louisville.
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Notice.

At the regular election for Adair
county, KY, held on the End day of
November, 1909, at the regular polling
place, in voting district No. IA, of said
county, known as the Egypt voting dis
trict, poll will be opened and an
election held, for the purpose of ascer-
tanning the will of the voters of said
district upon the question whether or
not they wish cattle or any species
thereof to run at large in said district.
This election will be held and this no
tice is given by virtue of an order of
the Adair county court, made at a term
of said court held on the oath day Of
August, 1907 w. B. Patteson,
Sheriff of Adair county, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06
Big Mill Trade.

Mr.. Hannibal McBeath, of Wayne
county, reached Columbia last week
and on Wednesday he purchased of Mr..
w. r. Myers the Roller mill and grounds
attached for $4,000. Mr.. McBeath
sold Mr.. G. B. Smith one-half inter-
est, purchasing from Mr.. Smith one
half interest in the RusselPs Creek mill,
near town, thus consolidating the mill
ing business of Columbia. The new firm
is now in possession.
Mr.. McBeath is most excellent cit
izen and himself and family will become
residents of Columbia, and for the
present will occupy the Garrett home
stead, on the hill, in the east portion of
the town. His family will reach here
about the first of November and will be
gwen cordial welcome.
Mr.. Smith is well known to the peo-
pie of Adair county, as gentleman of
excellent character and standing.
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We desire to return our grateful
thanks to the many friends of this
paper who reside at Bakerton, Amanda
vile, Beck's Store, Burkesville and
other points in Cumberland county.
The News largely circulates at the
above named places, and the patronage
we have received is due to the efforts
of Mr.. James Cole, who has been a
friend to the paper for many years.
We have made arrangements for cor
respondents and hope to make the
News more interesting to the people of
Cumberland county than heretofore.
Mr.. Cole has placed on our subscription
book, in the last eighteen months, 103
names.
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Program.

Program for Teachers Association,
Division one to be held in Cane Valley
at the Christian Church, Saturday Oct.
16, beginning at $50 a. m.
Opening Exercises conducted by Rev.
]. H. Rood.
Address of Welcome-W. w. Kerr.
Response, Mrs. Georgia Shelton.
Song.
Teachers knowledge Outside of Sub
jects Taaght-Miss Celeste Shirley,
Miss Alberta Bardin.
Ultimate End of Public School Miss
Fanny Smith, Miss Virginia HUM.
Song.
How to make History Interesting
w. R. Squires, Miss Annie Montgom-
cry.
Value of Songs, Poetry and stories
in public schools Miss Elizabeth Blev.
ms, Miss Ella Dohoney.
NOON.
Exercises by pupils of c. V. H. S.
My first day in acknowledgement dis.
cussion.
How l interest my pupils-Miss Viii
lard Huffaker, Mr.. C. w. Young.
Song.
Comparison of Theories and facts con.
feerning teaching Misses Clarice Stotts,
Lena Todd and Annie Bradshaw.
Some benefits I have derived from
Teachers Institute-Misses Fonzo Han.
cock, Bette Cundiff and Mr.. R. o.
Dillingham;.
Funny experiences. by teachers.
( Secretary, Elizabeth Blevins,
V. President, w. w. Kerr,
President. Georgia Shelton.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Mr. Hugh Noe, of this place, who has
been driving couple of ponies, got in
to wreck at Tompkinsville a few
days ago. One of the ponies got scared
and the team started at rapid gait
They ran into another team. wrench
ing one of the wheels from MR., Noes
buggy, throwing the ponies, hurting
them considerably. Mr.. Noe sold the
pony that started the trouble, bought
another horse, and returned home.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06
Conference appointments.

The following are the names Of g
few preachers known here and their as
signments:
B. M. Currie, Columbia.
A. R. Kasey, Clifton.
]. H. Rood, Cane Valley.
S. G. Shelley, Jefferson Street.
w. c. Christie, Albany.
j. A. Goodman, Bear Creek.
R. E. Stevenson, Campbellsville Cir
cult.
j. H. Walker, Campbellsville.
j. A. Johnson, Gradyville.
D. S. Campbell, Greensburg.
j. F. Black, Glensfork.
G. w. Rangborn, jamestown.
E.sPennycuff, Russell Springs.
j. l.. Murrell, Surlington and Early.
J. P. Vanhoy, Thurlow.
R L. Tally, Missionary Evangelist,
Columbia District.
T. L. Hulse, Presiding Elder, Column
bia district.
J. T. Mccormack, Bradfordsville.
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To The Ladies.
!. E. Murrell.

Mrs. Lou W. Atkins and her assist
ants have been busy for the past week,
getting ready Tor Mrs. Atkins MILL
merry opening which will be next Satur-
day. She has purchased very attrac-
tive line of hats which have been trim
med in the very latest style. Her
place of business is in the room former
ly occupied by the Misses Eubank. Dc
not fail to visit this store, next
Saturday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Those who want insurance are re
quested to call and see me, at the News
Office. The Connecticut Mutual is one
of the oldest companies in existence,
pays large dividends and meets its loses
promptly. Cash value is given to hold
ers if they want to surrender their
policy at the end of each year. All to
gain, nothing to lose.
j. E. Murrell.
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Good Shooting.

Mr.. Cy Wheat, who lives in the Fair
play country, has had unusual luck in
squirrel hunting. In the last two
months he has killed over two hundred
off eight hickory trees. Mr.. 10 A. Tur-
ner, who resides in the same neighbour
hood, has shot one hundred shoots at
squirrels, killing ninety eight The
above record is hard to beat.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Mr.. Luther Wilmore has exhibited
at this Office an old Spanish fifty cents
coin dated 1871, making it 1913 years
old. The coin was found on the old
Jonathan Jones farm about three
months ago. This is perhaps the old
est piece of money in the county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Smith & McBeath will operate the
Russell Creek Mill same as before,
making the same grade of flour, and
will exchange the same grade of flour
at both places for wheat. They are
now ready to receive wheat at the
highest market price, and will keep
flour for sale at all times. 48-4t.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

The Adair County Cooperation meet
ing of the Christian Church will con-
vene at Roley on Friday night before
the fifth Sunday in October and contin-
ue over Sunday. Program will appear
later.
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Record of Columbia B. B. Team.

The following is record Of the Co.
lumbia Base Ball Team for the season
of 1909. After the season opened and
the team had played games the man.
ager got score book and had record
of the batting averages of the team for
the last q games played.
Batting record of the Columbia B. B..
Team in the last 81 games played.
Ganoes nlavad AR n Or Or HP Pore
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

The old gray mare which was owned
by Mr.. K. F PAUL, died last Saturday.
She was twenty-six years old and had
raised nineteen colts, leaving one four
months old, making twenty that she
had dropped. Mr.. PAUL sold 16 of the
colts at intervals realizing $4,000 for
them. The other four are on his farm.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

j. Nick Conover made the following
sales last week: Three calves to
George HUM for $3.50; Two steers to
Tone HUM for $50 65; Six heifers to l..
w. Bennett for $152; two cows to
Owen Hardesty for S75; three cows to
W. H. Gill for $83.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Mr.. Geo F. Suits killed rare bird
for this section last Thursday. 1t is a
fowl that lives upon fish, and is known
as the Cannon Heron. 1t was, on a
pond back of Mr. Suits home when
killed
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Paid Promptly.

This is to certify that J. E. Murrell,
agent for the Connecticut Mutual Life
Insurance Company, has this day paid
me one thousand dollars, the amount
of insurance my late husband, E. G..
Atkins, carried in said company.
Oct. l.. 1909. Mrs. L. w. Atkins.
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w. c. Pickett, blind uncle of Esquire
Geo. w. Pickett, is in Columbia visit
ing friends and relatives and shaking
hands with his many friends. This is
his first visit here for twelve years.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Mr.. Henry Willis, son of Mr.. Buck
Willis, this place, bought of Mr.. Walk
er Bryant. last Friday, the farm
known as the W. j. Atkins farm, near
town, for $4,000. Possession will be
given the first of January.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

In last weeks News we announced
that Miss Lima Rosenfeld had been
elected Librarian at the Lindsay Wilson.
Miss Martha Hancock was also chosen
and the two young ladies are in charge,
dividing time.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Mr.. w. F. Jeffries, Secretary of the
Maccabees of this town, has paid Mrs.
Lou W. Atkins one thousand dollars,
the amount of insurance her late hus-
band Mr.. G. Atkirs carried in said
order.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Mr.. E. Moore, one of Russell county's
best young men, is now travelling for
the Read Phosphate Co., Nashville,
Tenn. Adair county is in his territory
and he will canvass it. He is perfectly
reliable and we believe he will build up
a good trade.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Mr.. R. M. Bass is an Independent
Republican Candidate for the office of
Jailer of Cumberland county. He is a
fine citizen and would make a good
officer. He solicits the support of the
voters of Cumberland county. 1t
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

We were in error last week when we
stated that Sheriff w. B. Patteson was
able to leave his room. 1t will be re-
membered that he was badly bitten by
hog. and he is still confined Co his
bed.
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Foxes Wanted.

l want FIVE red and grey foxes. Will
pay $3.50 to 81. so and express charges.
46-tf w. I. Hodgen,
Box 252. Campbellsville, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

The all day meeting and singing at
Zion, appointed for next Sunday, has
been called off on account of sickness.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

A little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
L. Hulse fell, hurting her head very
badly, one day last week.
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For Sale.

My residence in Columbia. 1t is a
two story building containing eight
rooms. good water and a fine garden.
Location near the square.
47-4t. Mrs. j. W. Forth.
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L. B. Cain sold to J. c. Dohoney 10
head of steers for 81 cent; Owen Har-
desty 18 head from q TO 81 cent; One
mule to S. " Wiki erson for $40.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

The list of pupils in the Lindsey-Wil-
son is rapidly growing. By the middle
of October the building will be we'll
filled . ~
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

The Graded School is moving along
nicely. The attendance up to this time
has gone beyond the expectation of the
principal.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Tim Cravens sold combined bay
gelding to Mackin Phillips, LEBANON,
for 5000.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Born, to the wife of Donk Powell,
Oct. A, daughter; weight 10 pounds.
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We desire to return our heartfelt
thanks to those who so kindly waited
upon our dear son and brother. Russell,
during his illness, terminating in death.
MIR. and Mrs. s. l.. Kinnaird,
and Children.
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PUBLIC SALE

On Wednesday, October goth. will
sell at public auction, at my farm one
mile from Lebanon, KY, 20 mead of
horses, consisting of brood mares. year
hngs colts and flies. two or three pair
of good work mules, IA mead Of yearIing
sugar mules, several jennees and young
jacks, one 6-year ole jack, and good
one, cattle, hogs etc. A greet offering
of extra good stock
Date, Dc, 20, 1909
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For Sale:-One year old bay horse
in good condition. Ray Flowers,
ct. Columbia, KY
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

S. F. Woods the practical painter
and naturhI wood 6nisher, of Lebanon,
has accepted the foremanship on the
hsu6some store rooms of Mr.. J. O.
Russell.
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Prog ram.

Program for the Ladies Missionary
Society of the Baptist Church foi
Thursday Oct. 7th.
Opening hymn, "A Wonderful Savoi
is jesus
Bible reading lst Corinthians, 18th
chapter read alternately.
Prayer for Missions in general.
A world conference. Every member
to give some item of recent missionary
news.
Reading from October Journal by
Mrs. Minnie Miller.
Singing, Take my Life and let il
be-"
Essay, Bess Holladsys "a great
world and great SAVIOR. +"
Business
Sentence Prayers.
Alice Walker Organist.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Mr.. ]. ]. Biggs is now located at
Raywick, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Louisville defeated Greensburg eight
to nothing.
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Lebanon. Ky

For Watkins. remedies. c&A on mrs.
Bruce Montgome ry or J Il. PeH,ss 20
lumbia, KY, or Porter Murre,l, gray
craft; Willie auchlson, Cane Vasley
You can see me on the square Every
Monday and every Saturday
46 st. j. b. Grant
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You viii lose money if you buy be-
fore getting my prices on Farm wagons
F. L. Wilson. Russell Springs, Ky.
45-4t.
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G. B. Smith is now grinding By
steam.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Wanted Butter, at the Lindsey.
Wilson. Will pay zoe per pound.
Nelson & Moss.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-06

Teams batting average for the sea-
son 3O2.
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! Several children in town have whoop-
ing cough.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-28

The bribery graft prosecution at San Francisco seems to be beset by enemies from within as well as from without