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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13
VOLUME XII
Judge Hancock Watched.

Last Thursday after the members OF
the Fiscal Court, John Eubank, C. G.
Jefries, S. P. Sullivan, 10 Rosenbaum,
C. C Roe. G.. W. Pickett, w. E.. Han
cock; Mr.. T. R. Suits, County Court
Clerk, Mr.. G. P. Smythe, County At
torney and A. W. Tarter, Jailer, had
returned to the courtroom from the
residence of Judge Hancock where
they had been entertained with a most
delightful dinner, the Judge was pre-
sented with handsome gold watch, a
gift from the magistrates and the other
officers OF the court. The presentation
speech was made by Mr.. G. P. Smythe,
who spoke of Judge Hancock's faithful
service as the Judge of the court, and
the ready kindness he at all times man.
ifested for each member.
The Judge was taken wholly by sur
prise, but he accepted the watch in a
few well chosen words, showing that
he highly appreciated the gift. He will
wear it so long as he lives, it ever be-
ing reminder of the many pleasant
meetings he has had with the magis-
trates of Adair county and the officers
Of the Adair County Court.
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Goodbye To The Curries.

We are saying goodbye to the Cur
ries this weeA; goodby, perhaps for
years, but we nope to say hello to them
again this time next year. There was
never pastor in the service of the
Methodist church here, who has been
so universally liked as the Rev. B. M.
Currie. He is an excellent minister,
business man and a lover of his home.
No one has aught against him. Even
his enemies seem to like him and he
like them, only loathes their ways.
When Brother Currie preached. he did
MT make US feel that we were poor lost
devils, but aroused in us an eagerness
for better life today and great hope
for the world beyond. He saw good in
all of US and we didn't fool him about
the bad. Enough about Brother CurrieI
Mrs, Currie also deserves parting mes
sages of love and words of praise. And
she is getting them too: maybe, some
of them are spoken behind her back,
but they are being earnestly thought
and said just the same. Especially,
will the young people of Cloverport
miss her; for she could always laugh
and joke with them. Mrs Currie was
much pleasure to the members of the
Epworth League and she is to them a
true example of happy Christian. The
little Curries, last and least, still won
derfully large portion-we cannot wish
anything better for Eudailey and Mary
than that they shall have their fun and
grow to be as worthy and useful as
their parents. Reluctantly the News
says goodbye to each, wishing them
all that is best and hoping they will
come back to us.-The Breckenridge
=. News.
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Don't Knock Your Town.

When man in search of home or
a business location goes into town and
finds everything brim full of hope and
enthusiasm of the prospects of the place,
and all earnestly at work to build it up,
he soon becomes imbued with the same
spirit, and as result he drives down
stakes and goes to work with the same
interest. When, however, he goes to
town where everyone expresses doubt
and apprehension for the prospects of
the place, moping about and indulging
in mournful complaints he naturally
feels that it is no place for him, and he
at once shakes the dust off his feet,
while he pulls out with all possible speed
for some other place. Quit knocking
and get together for the good of the
town. ~ ~
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400 Acres.

Four hundred acres of land lying on
the Midtown and Greensburg road, in
lAdair county, three miles from Mill
town and ten miles from Greensburg.
A new residence, two good wells, one
good spring, good apple orchard, two
barns for sale. This land is nearly all
limestone. A large per cent. of the
boundary has not been cultivated for
several years; portion of it in high
state of cultivation. The land is not
rolling and is so shaped to make a
beautiful farm. See N. M. Tut,
Columbia KY.
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100000 Fire at Burnside.

Last Friday morning a most des-
tructive fire visited Burnside, wiping
up the principal business houses Of the
place. The loss will reach $50, 600, one
third covered by insurance.
The fire originated at about l O'Clock
in the rear part of Prewitt's furniture
and undertaking establishment, and be-
fore the fire department could be called
out had almost licked up that big es-
tablishment and the general store of
McDaniels' the same.
The blaze then spread to the store of
Cloyd & Co., destroying that with Sc,
600 loss, also that of George M. Cooper,
gents furnishing store, loss $500,
then to the general store of Oakfor
Num-, loss 1880; Kelsay's drug store,
loss So, 900; postoffice loss, Sc, 600; jewel
ry store of j. P. Kennedy, two dwell
ings belonging to N. l. Taylor, Office
building of John Golden, loss SIS, ZOO
A hard fight was made to save the
Chicago Veneer Company. one of the
largest plants in the South. and it took
heroic efforts to save it, as well as the
Geo. P. Taylor wholesale produce
house. The water pipes were clogged
up, and this made the fighting more diff
cult.
Fire hose and assistance were sent
from Somerset with rush.
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with putting me out to run this race.
1t is false in every sense of the word.
Up to this good hour have never
spoken to Will Coffey about making the
race, however, consider it an honor to
have the friendship of gentleman like
Mr.. Coffey. He has never been known
to use unfair means to secure the de-
feat of anyone.
Every one knows that Mr.. Price
would not have signed Caleb Powers
petition for pardon, even if he had
had an opportunity which he claims not
to have had. His home is only 100 yards
off the public square and if he was sick
any one would have gladly taken the
blank to his bedside for his signature
if he had so requested.
/ do not desire any further contro-
versy with Mr. Price upon this question
as the matter is too plain think to mis-
lead anyone, but if such becomes nee
cesary Lam capable of framing my own
statements without going to outsiders.
l most earnestly solicit the votes and
influence of all those who so loyalty
stood by me in the primary, and if do
not have an opportunity to see you all
before the election day, beg you to
remember and look for my name when
you enter the sacred precincts of the
booth. Yours Very Truly,
Fred Mclean.
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Announcement.

Friends and Fellow Republicans of
Adair County:
l am an independent Republican can
didate for the Office of Circuit Court
Clerk of Adair county to be voted for
at the coming November election.
The sworn obligation we all entered
into at the Primary was violated by my
opp onent and ! no longer consider the
same hiding on me. did not intend
to make this race until a number of
Republicans in this town attempted to
play the Buckingham" tactics by die
tating certain matters. Then it was l
decided that / had backbone enough to
make the fight.
1t is true that l have no wife and
baby to support, but if l did have, l
cannot see why the voters of this coun-
ty would be under any obligation to put
me in Office on that account. / under
stand Mr.. Price has been pleading for
votes because he has a family to main
tain Everyone who knows me can see
for themselves that l have to work
hard every day for a livelihood and be-
sides / have mother and sister whom
delight in helping to support. My name
will not be under the Log Cabin but
you will find my name under a device
of my own choosing of which you will
be made thoroughly acquainted later.
was unjustly accused of things in the
! primary campaign, which am frank
| to say no gentleman who has any sense
! of justice or respect for his fellowman,
would stoop to do. A man who lives ir
/ a glass house should be careful of the
way he filings his stones, and again
have no strings of limitation drawn
about me in this race. and am subject
only to the action of the $500 voters in
this county. It has come to my hear
ing that w. A. Coffey Is being charged
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Election Officers.

The following are the election officers
for Adair county, who will act at the
November election:
West Columbia. Il. C. Hurt and M.
c. Winfrey, Judges; Horace Jeffries,
Clerk; ]. T. Barbee. Jr., Sheriff.
East Columbia. u. V. White and E.
L. Sinclair, Judges; S. C. Neat, Clerk;
L. c. Winfrey, Sheriff.
Milltown.-J. W. Thompson and Sam
Baker, Judges; Ernest Flowers, Clerk;
] B. Keltner, Sheriff.
Keltner Mama Kemp and Mack
Coomer, Judges; A. W. Henderson,
Clerk; H. c. James, Sheriff.
Gradyvlle. Charles Sparks and w.
M Wilmore, Judges; Luther Bell,
Clerk; Eugene Nell, Sheriff.
Elroy.-J. R. Frodge and Robert
Breeding, Judges; R. L. Campbell,
Clerk; T. j. Patton, Sheriff.
Harmony Burbridge, ST., and
j. w. Young, Judges; L. w. Tabor,
Clerk; Waller Hurt, Sheriff.
Chenille Howard Webb and Ed
Johnson, Judges; J. V. Dudley, Clerk;
Nj E. Blair. Sheriff.
White Oak.-W. A. Wilson and S. A.
Epperson, Judges; Hiram j. Conover,
Clerk; Ben Jeffries, Sheriff.
Little Cake r. C. Neal and SherroG
Pile, Judges; w. E. Williams, Clerk,
EIbin Miller, Sheriff.
PelIyton. Il. c. Harmon and T. A.
w. Rich, Judges; J. P Coffey, Clerk;
]. G. Blackford, Sheriff
Roley j, / Hendrickson and E. v.
HUMPHREYS, Judges; w. L. Simpson,
Clerk; E. G. Hovious, Sheriff.
Cane Valley.-W. C. Smith and S. A.
Murrell, Judges; ]. B. Beard, Clerk
Bob Sublett. Sheriff.
Egypt.-W A. HUMPHREYS and H. o
Corbin, Judges; o. S. Dillingham;
Clerk; Thomas Rice, Sheriff.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

On the 22rd of September we publish
ed a bunch of items from Russell
Springs, thinking that they were from
the regular correspondent, but they
were not, as we are informed. A gen.
tleman who is we'll acquainted at the
Springs says there was no truth in the
letter. A birth notice, born to the wife
of Sam long. was false. The CORES
pondentSalso reported the marriage of
Mr. Frank Cravens to Miss Florence
Hudson which was also false. Mr.. Ar
thur Brockman made professional call,
son at the home of Mr.. 10 Jasper's.
This also was a ,willful falsehood. A
correspondent whoswill impose upon a
newspaper and ALSO try to injure his
his neighbor is AVERY bad person. We
want no more letters from the party
who sent that communication.
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Two Men Shot.


There was a little trouble on Harrods-
fork one morning last week. 1t is re-
ported here that young man named
Brown and another man named Wilson
had stole a daughter of Mr.. John Cum
minis and that they had gone to Tonnes
see, the girl to be married to one of
the parties. 1t developed that the trip
to Tennessee was not made, the men
keeping the girl out from home all
night. The next morning, Mr.. Cummins
seeing the men, fired at them with a
shotgun. They were both hit but not
seriously wounded. The parties will
doubtless be arrested, and at the trial
all the facts will come to light.
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that he was a candidate for Assessor of
Adair county to be voted for at the
November election. Mr.. Bottoms made
the race for the Republican nomination
and was defeated by Mr.. ]. M VOL
ford, whom he states failed to live up
to the requirements of the committee
and that in so doing wrongfully received
the nomination over him, Mr.. Bottoms
is therefore an Independent candidate
and solicits the votes of all who believe
in upright political living He is a
true gentleman, an honest, upright man
and if elected will make the county
good competent official.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13
Presbytery Next Week.

The Semi annual meeting of the
Pennsylvania Presbytery of the Presby-
terrain church will meet in Columbia
next week. From thirty to forty
delegates and many visitors are expect
ed to be in attendance. A program of
popular interest has been prepared for
each day of the meeting and the public
is invited to attend The Presbytery will
convene on Saturday evening with a
sermon by the Rev. C. c. Brown of
Lancaster, KY.
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Commissioners Sale.
ADAIR CIRCUIT COURT,

ADA1R ClRC UIT COURT,
KENTUCKY.
George R. Bennett, &c. Pl'ff,
Allen Bennett &c Defendant, EQUITY
By virtue of Judgment and order
of sale of the Adair Ciruit Court, rem
dered at the September Term, thereof,
1909, in the above cause, | shall pro-
coed to offer for sale at the Court
house door in Columbia, KY, to the
highest bidder at Public Auction, on
Monday the 1st day of November, 1909,
at o'clock, p. M, or thereabout (be-
ing County Court day, upon a,credit of
six months, the following described
property, to wit:
A tract of land located in Adair coun-
ty containing SO acres, rods and 16
poles and bounded as follows: Begin
ming at black oak and beech corner to
C. B. Taylor, thence N. 60 poles to a
stake by the Crocus road, thence E.
los poles to a stone corner to Henry
Holiday, thence S. 60 poles to a stone
near some beech stumps in c. B. Tay-
lor line and corner to aolIaday's. thence
w. los poles to the beginning.
For the purchase price the purchaser
with approved surety or securities,
must execute Bond, bearing legal inter
est from the day of sale until paid, and
having the force and effect of Judg-
ment. H. T. Baker,
! Master Commissioner.
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Commissioners Sale.
ADAIR CIRCUIT COURT,

ADAlR CIRCUIT COURT,
KENTUCKY
T. A. Murrell, Assignee &c. Pl'ff.
L. I. Bradshaw, &c., Defendant,
By virtue of Judgment and order of
sale of the Adair Circuit Court render
ed at the September Term, thereof,
1909, in the above cause, for the sum
of $528. 80 with interest from the 9Th
day of Oct. 1908 until paid the fur
Their sum of 1926. 70 with interest from
May 6. 1909 until paid and about $50 90
costs herein, shall proceed to offer
for sale at the Courthouse door in Co.
lumbia, Kentucky, to the highest bid
der at Public Auction, on Monday the
day Of November, 1909, at l o'clock,
p. M, or thereabout (being County
Court day, upon credit of six months,
the following described property, towit:
A certain house and lot, located on
Tut street in the town of Columbia,
KY 1t being the same place now oc-
cupied by R. P. Browning. For COM
plete description reference is made to
the Judgment recorded in order Book
No II, page So.
For the purchase price the purchaser
with approved surety or securities,
must execute Bond, bearing legal inter-
est from the day of sale until paid, and
having the force and effect of Judg-
nent. Bidders will be prepared to COM
ply promptly with these terms.
H. T..Baker, Master Commissioner.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

One night last week quite number
of young ladies and gentlemen went
'possum hunting, and for awhile had
quite an enjoyable time, but the fun
was turned to sadness when it was an
nounced that Miss Edna Lewis had
sprained her ankle. A runner came to
town, secured a buggy and Miss Lewis
was conveyed home, and doctor call
ed, who reduced the fracture. At the
time the accident occurred the patient
suffered greatly, but she is. now inn
proving and will soon be able to leave
her room.
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Frost on the Pumpkin.

The fall season is upon us. The
frost is on the pumpkin and the forests
have been painted by the touch of the
Frost King and they are turning Grim
son and yellow. The nights are now
longer than the days and the family as
the evening shadows approach gather
around the cheerful fire instead of the
spacious portico. The crops are all
matured and the farmers are busy gath
ering into his grajnaries the products
of his year of toll. 1t has been boun-
tiful year for him. An all wise Provi-
dence has sent sunshine and showers in
due season and the earth has brought
forth its increase abundantly His
condition has been growing better from
year to year. Large crops and good
prices has put into his pocket a goodly
share of cash. These beautiful Octo.
Der days, the grandest of the year, put
new strength and vigor into the lives
of those who have toiled through the
hot days of summer. Every where
there is increased activity. The mer-
chant is getting ready for his fall
trade. The schools have all opened up.
Homes are being put in shape for the
winter season which is not far off.
Peace and prosperity are evident
throughout our great country and the
people are not waiting for the Presi
dent to set a day for Thanksgiving, but
are returning it daily in their evening
prayers E. Town News. so9d 81
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Preaching Next Sunday.

w. H. C. Sandidge. Greensburg.
F. j. Barger, Pleasant Hill.
2. I. Williams, Roley.
]. N. Walbert, Big Creek.
J. R. Crawford. Columbia.
j. A. Johnston, Elroy.
J. H. Rood, Cane Valley.
J. F. Turner, Mt. Pleasant.
w. j. Levi, Mt. Gilead.
J. Menzies. Mosby's Ridge.
B M Currie, Columbia.
w. B. Cave, Pleasant Ridge.
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NUMBER 4O

alton was started, twelve years ago.
We endeavor to make the News inter-
esting to all its readers, and devote all
the space we can weekly to giving the
happenings of adjoining counties. We
have large circulation in Russell and
hope to add many new names during cir
cult court which begins at jamestown
next Monday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13
Congratulations to Columbia.
Glasgow, KY, Oct. 5, 100

Glasgow, KY, Oct. 5, 1909.
| Editor News:-
The man appointed to the passionate
of the Methodist Church by the recent
Conference is of all men in my opinion
the most suited for the place. He is a
man among a thousand. All Columbia
will honor and love him.
The whole Columbia District is to be
congratulated on the return of Brother
Hulse, who is giving such efficient SER
vice directly, and also toning up the
District in general by manning it with
better men.
In what esteem brother Hulse is held
by his brethren was shown by the vote
they gave him for delegate to the gen.
eral Conference-considered high COM
pliment among Methodist preachers
and laymen.
Governor Hindman aroused the Con-
ference on the temperance question,
and motion made by him passed
pledging the members of the Confer
ence to use their influence in favor of
only those candidates for the legisla-
ture who pledge themselves to do their
utmost IN favor of temperance legisla-
ton. The motion passed unanimously
and enthusiastically.
Of the $500 net gain for the Confer
ence in church membership a third
came from the Columbia District.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

MISS Esther K. Nell, who was the
music teacher in the Lindsey Wilson
last year, is at the head of the violin
department, Burleson College, Green
vile, Texas this year. She writes her
uncle, Gov. ]. R. Hindman, this place.
that she has a large class and is get
ting along nicely.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

1t has been suggested by base ball
fans from different parts of the county
to form aleague of six clubs, which if
got up properly would give the county
people a chance to see league Base
Ball every Saturday. Every county
club that is willing to go into league,
write the News and if there is enough
responses meeting will be called soon
for organization. A Fan.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

The work of grading the hill on James
town street, preparing to put down a
concrete pavement on the Scott Mont
'gomery side. goes on rapidly. When
completed it will be one of the greatest
improvements made in the town in the
way of street building.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

Mr.. 10 Ed Flowers got one of his
hands severely cut IN plane last
Wednesday morning. Z h e accident
will keep MIR. Flowers from his work a
week or ten days.
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Largely Attended.

The re union of old soldiers at Weed,
this county, last Tuesday and Wednes-
day, was largely attended. Besides the
large number of ex soldiers present,
the surrounding country was represent
ed by men, women and children The
old soldiers had camp kettles and other
cooking utensils and prepared meals in
the woods. everybody being invited to
partake with them. Besides vitals
furnished by the old soldiers, there
were many baskets of provisions an
abundance for everybody. There were
two sermons each day, and number of
patriotic speeches made. 1t was time
of rejoicing, and the occasion will long
be remembered. Thanks are due the
people of Weed for their kind hospital
ity.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

If there are people in Russell county
who are in need of any kind of job
work, they will have an opportunity to
see News man during the session of
Circuit court which will convene at
Jamestown next Monday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

Judge Junius Hancock, as has been
his custom during the sitting of the
Fiscal Court at the October term, each
year, entertained Magistrates of the
courty last Thursday at his home. A
sumptuous dinner was spread, each one
of the officials voting in the afirma-
tive.
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Pie Social.

The ladies of the Baptist Missionary
Society will give pie social at the
Courthouse Friday afternoon and Fri
day night. All kinds of pies will be
served including fortune pie. Games
of amusement for both the young and
old, The entertainment promises to be
enjoyable Let every body come. Ad-
mission 10c.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

Miss Lura Smith, one of Columbia s
best young ladies, is now the book
keeper at the Columbia Roller Mill.
She is very efficient in clerical work,
and there is not doubt but she will fill
the position acceptably to her employ
ers.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

Mr.. Scott Todd has exhibited at this
office Spanish silver coin dated 1724.
Mr.. Todd found the coin several years
ago When in circulation it went for
three bits.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

Mr.. C. H. Bennett, who met with a
stroke of paralysis, at John Nee lister' s
store, on Harrodsfork, two weeks ago,
is some better, but he has not reached
his home.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

Remember that Ed. w. H. Pinker-
ton win assist Ed Williams in a meet
ing to begin here on Thursday evening.
the 21st inst. Miss Mamie Depp, of
Glasgow, will conduct the song service.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

Mr.. Lee Grissom and Mr.. Charley
Hutchison have bought of j. w. Jack
man the stock of groceries, harness,
etc., owner by the latter, and will con-
duct store at the same stand.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

Mr.. Frank Sinclair bought, last Fri
day, MIR. 10 Tupman's life interest in
the Cufd farm, near town. The price
paid is private.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

Mr.. John R. Cundiff celebrated his
seventy-frst birthday last Sunday. A
sumptuous dinner was spread and
number of friends were invited to en-
joy it.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

Ed. A. H. Baugh, gof Monticello,
preached an entertaining sermon at the
Christian Church last Sunday forenoon.
He also closed a meeting at Pleasant
Hill the Wednesday evening before
with three additions.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-10-13

Tom Blakey. a man about fifty years
old, was caught in H. E. Logs store at
Olga, Russell county, last Saturday
night. The proprietor Of the store
caught him. He was carried to James
town and lodged in jail. He made key
which fit the lock of the store.