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The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
AT The Hancock Hotel.

Judge and Mrs. Junius Hancock en-
tertained at one of the most delightful
functions Of the season Friday evening.
There were about twenty guests pres
ent including the following:
Mr.. and Mrs. z. T. Williams, DIR. and
Mrs. Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Lowe, Mesdames Miller, Curd, Callison,
Breeding, Reed, Butler, Walker, Miss
es Stewart, Damron. Dixon and Han
cock. Several hours were spent in con-
versation and in listening to charming
instrumental music by Mr.. and Mrs.
Lowe, and enchanting songs in Miss
Hancock's magnificent voice. The most
delightful refreshments were served.
Salads, sweet and sour pickles, stuffed
olives, hot chocolate, gelatine, whipped
cream and nuts, cake of snowy white
ness and rich devil cake. We all sepa-
rated from this lovely family wishing
them long and happy lives. crowned
with prosperity. B. w. B
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
A Sad Case. Fatality Following.

Last Friday morning an attendent of
the Lakeland Asylum left here with
Sci Burton, who had been adjudged
few days before. 1t was with consider
able difficulty that the patient was
placed in the hack. He fought and
kicked at every one who went near
him. and he finally had to be thrown
and tied. This is the second time that
Sci has been sent to the asylum. The
first time was about eight years ago
He was twice married and when he left
first his wife and children were living
and during his absence his wife and
two OF his children died Upon his re-
turn ne married another woman, who is
living and who is the mother of two
children. His father, mother and sew
eral brothers and sisters died after he
was carried first to Lakeland Up to
the time be was first adjudged there
had not been death in his or his faith
er's family. He is son of the late
Tom Burton.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
A DEPLORABLE DEATH.
Mr.. E. v. Miller, a prominent Mer.
chant of CrOcus, this County
Passes Away.
SELL-KNoSS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY

Last Friday morning about o'clock,
after an illness of four days, Mr. E. ".
Miller, who was in the mercantile bust
ness at Crocus, ten miles from Column
bia, closed his eyes in death.
The deceased was about thirty years
old, and was very popular gentleman
He was not only liked by his home
people, but he had many friends
Throughout the county He was son
of the late James P. Miller, who was a
prominent citizen of Adair county, and
who was merchant at Crocus for
many years.
The deceased was victim of paraly
sis Of the brain and was sick only four
days, being unconscious the most of
the time.
He was very genial in disposition,
ever ready to accommodate friend,
and his passing is a serious blow to poor
people in the neighborhood whom he
was at all times ready to help.
He is survived by wife and two or
three children, who are almost heart
broken; mother, four brothers, N. B.
Miller. Springfield, Mo-, Bryan Miller,
Crocus, DR.. S. P. and A. A. Miller,
this place, and two sisters, who reside
in Columbia, Mrs. A. H. Ballard and
Mrs. Henry Miller. @tA
The funeral services were conducted
at the residence last Saturday, and the
interment was in the family burying
ground
There were many relatives and
friends present. Everybody is in sym
pathy. with the surviving members of
the family, especially with the com
panion of his bosom to whom he was
welded four years ago; and the little
children who are not old enough to real
ize the loss that has come to them.
May God keep them in the hollow of
his hand
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
! Lodge ofIOO F's Organized.

Last Thursday afternoon and evening
lodge of Independent Order of ODDS
Fellows was organized in this place.
DR.. j. F. Baugh, of jamestown, was
commissioned by the Grand Master to
start the work and he was assisted by
a number of Odd Fellows, members of
jamestown and Russell Springs Lodges.
The work was impressively and salts
factorily done, the new members, eigh-
teen in number. being perfectly de-
lighted. The lodge, as organized, en-
braces twenty names, two of whom had
been Odd Fellows for many years.
The new lodge will be known as Rus
sell Creeks Lodge, No 230, and will
work under a dispensation until the
meeting of the Grand Lodge, when a
charter will be granted
The following are the names of the
officers elected and installed last Thurs
day night for the ensuing year:
w. d. Frazier, Noble Grand.
J. E. Murrell, Vice Grand.
j. R. Garrett, Secretary.
J. w. Flowers, Treasurer.
Tim Cravens, Financial Sec'y.
J. E. Flowers, R. S. to N. G.
Fred Hill, L. S to N. G..
c. S. Harris, Warden.
Geo. r. Reed, Conductor.
John Lee Walker, R. S. to V. G.
G. w. Lowe, L. S. to V. G.
R. K. Young, R. S. S.
John Holiday, L. S. S.
10 Sandusky Inside G.
B. Rasner, Outside G.
Edwin Hurt, Chaplain.
The regular>meetings will be the first
and third Thursday nights in each
month.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
Two Runaways.
month.

A few days ago as Mrs. Will Todd
was leaving town for her home, her
horse got scared on Greensburg street
and ran several hundred yards. Fortu-
nately Mrs. Todd was not hurt, but the
scene was exciting.
Thursday afternoon Miss Tillie Ira
bue, in company with little boy, was
driving down Burkesville street, and
when near the residence of Mr.. j V.
White, her animal started at rapid
gait, ran to the Presbytering church,
the buggy striking telephone post,
knocking Miss Tillie to the ground. AS
good luck would have it, she, too, es-
capped unhurt.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
Entertained.

Mrs. w. M. Moss, former Adair
County lady, but now resident Of
Greensburg, KY, entertained last Fri
day evening in honor of her sister, Miss
Eula Morris, of near Columbia. The
evening was delightfully."- spentin games
and some excellent music was rendered
During the evening the guests were in
vited to the dining room, where the
hostess served refreshments in her
most pleasing manner. Those present
were:
Misses Wyllie B. Mcneil, of Louis
vile; Betsey Madison, Bowling Green;
,Mollie Miner. Henderson. KY, Lula
Miller, Lydie Anderson, Elizabeth
Vaughn, Greensburg; Eula Morris, CO.
lumbia, Messrs Pilson Smith. R. L.
Durham, Frank Miller, II. A. Moss,
Theodore Leachman. Jimmie Cox and
Eulice Hamilton.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
An Old Garden.

On the farm of Mr. w. T. Dohoney.
a few miles southwest of Columbia, is
a garden spot that has been used every
year for growing vegetables for one
hundred years. 1t is the garden which
was used by Mrs. Easter Dohoney's
father, who was Gllmer. Mrs. Eas-
ter Dohoney is now ninety two years old
After her marriage to w. R Dohoney
her husband used the garden until his
death and now it is being cultivated by
her son, w. 7. Dohoney. Notwith-
standing it has been in use every year
for one hundred years, it yet produces
well.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
An Easter Service.

The Sunday School of the Presbyter-
ian church will present most interest
ing program of Easter music, recita-
tons, ETC., at the eleven o'clock hour
next Sabbath, There will be an adj
dress by the pastor and special offer
ing for Missions and other church
benevolences by the Sunday School and
congregation. At night the pastor will
preach as usual. All are most cordial
ly invited to attend these services.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Russell & Co.'S. formal opening is
now on. and people in droves are flock
ing to the store. The display in all de-
partments is very attractive. Their
many box show cases afford an oppor-
tunity of displaying goods to the best
advantage. Every body is invited to
call to-day and tomorrow. There will
be statesmen sufficient to wait upon the
throng.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
B. B. Montgomery.

DIR. James Menzies, who has been
resident of Columbia for seven or
eight years, will remove with his family
to Marrow bone, Cumberland county in
about two weeks. He has rented his
property to Mr. w A Hiudman, who
will remove to Columbia from near
Gradyville. We regret to give UP DR..
Menzies and family; we are glad to
welcome MIR Hindman and family. Mr..
Hindman is the father of Miss Pearl
Hindman, the County School Superir-
tendent.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap-
fist church will hold an Easter sale,
Saturday the 18th of March at w. H.
Wilson'S store. They will have on
hand all the dainties suitable for an
Easter dinner, such as sandwiches,
salads, potato chips, dressed eggs Lit
tie pies and big" cheese strans jelly,
candies, butter, pickles, etc. Also Eas-
ter eggs for the children, colored in the
most fantastic manner. Come one,
come all and see what we have to offer
and you will be sure to buy, for every
thing will be of the best.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
To Our Friends.

Did you ever realize that the News
man never knows anything first. Per-
haps you never thought Of that but it
is fact. The only way for us to find
cut anything is for you to tell US. If
anything happens that you think would
interest you or your friends just tell US
or write us about it and you will see it
in print and do us favor that will be
greatly appreciated.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Mrs. Lou w. Atkins, who is assisted
by Miss Julia Eubank, invites the la
dies to call at her millinery store on
Thursday of this week and view the
large and varied stock of hats, etc.
Mrs. Atkins has just returned from the
markets, Louisville, Cincinnati and
Nashville, and is in position to furn-
ish the very latest in millinery-per-
feet styles.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Mr.. Fred Mclean, writing from
Liberty, says, in part: Circuit court
adjourned here after being in session
six days. Judge ]. C. Carter had
things on the move from the opening
hour until the close. He does not per.
NIT lawyers to consume very much
time in his court Grand jury returned
GO indictments. F. A. Land, the circuit
clerk, was appointed Master Commits
sioner, and w. c Cundiff, county clerk,
was reappointed Trustee of the jury
fund.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
Easter Art Party

Saturday Evening March 18th, at six
O'Clock all the artists of Columbia will
meet at the west Public School build
ing and give social tea. The money
will be used to beautify and fit up an
Art Studio, in the l.. w. T. S. Every
body invited. Admission 25 cents.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Mrs. w. J Callison and Mrs. T. H.
Curd, of Middlesboro, report to the
News that they are having delight
full time, visiting their old Columbia
friends. They have been the guests at
many delightful dinners. and friends
are doing every thing in their power to
make their stay in the community ex-
ceedingly pleasant.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
PERSONAL

Mr.. Fred Mclean returned from
Liberty Sunday.
Mr.. VIM Hobson, CampbelIsville, was
here last Monday.
Mr.. w. R. Lyon was here from Camp
bellsville Thursday.
Mr.. Rollin Hurt is attending the
Burkesville circuit court.
Mrs G. w. Staples was quite sick
several days of last week.
Mrs. A. L. Nell, Of Beaver Dam, is
visiting in this community.
Rev. R E. Stevenson, of Campbells-
vile, was here last Thursday
Mr. G M. Barnett of Louisville, is
spending few days in Columbia.
Mrs. VIM. Coleman left for her home
in Nashville last Saturday morning.
Mesdames J. H. Policy and w. F.
Neat visited at Pellyton last week.
Mr.. w. T. Ottley, wife and little
son, visited Burkesville the first of the
week.
Judge T. A. Murrell was in Frank
fort and Louisville a few days last
week.
Sam Breeding, who has been at Lo-
rain for the past week, has returned
home.
c. L Pyle, from the Blue Grass Sec
ton, was in this place Monday buying
cattle.
Messrs. j. L. Hale and L. S. Wilson,
of Russell Springs, were here last
Thursday.
Miss Louise Hancock, teacher in L.
W. 7. S.. was quite sick a day or two
os last week.
DR.. S. D. Crenshaw, who has been
quite sick, is now able to attend pro-
fessional calls.
Mr.. Horace Jeffries. who was quite
sick several days of last week, has very
greatly improved.
Miss Nettie Clark, who has been
very sick with pneumonia, is thought
to be some better
Mrs. j. N Page is spending a few
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. r. A.
Myers, in Monticello
Mrs. C. M. Russell and her little
daughter Frances. are visiting reIa-
tives in Bowling Green.
Mr. w. R Myers left this morning
on business trip to Oklahoma. He
will be absent several eks
Mr.. W. L. Wick. who is with the
Moody Lands Co, Louisville, visited
few days in Columbia last week.
Mr.. N. B. Miller, of Springfield, Me-,
reached here in time to attend the
funeral of his brother, (. " Miller.
Mr.. Ray Conover spent few days
of last week at Romano. Taylor county,
assisting in taking an inventory of a
stock of goods.
Mr.. r. F. Rowe, Amandaville, was
here few days ago. He is thinking of
locating in Columbia il he can purchase
property to suit him.
Mr.. E. w. Reed writes his wife that
himself and Mr. R. H. Durham are
taking baths at Martinsville, Ind, and
are getting along very nicely
Mr.. E. B. Barger, who has signed
with the Brooklyn for this season, left
this morning for Chattanooga, Tenn
where ne will be in training for sever
al weeks.
Mr.. Sylvester Harris and sister, MISS
Alverta, of Avis, Russell comnty, ac-
companied by Masters Osborn Harris,
Newbro Mitchell and Arts McBeath
called at the News Office lest Friday.
Elmer Henson, who has been visiting
friends and relatives in Kentucky for
some time, returned to his post of duty
Fort Riley, Kan. On his return he
stopped few days with his aunt, Mrs
j. w. Evans.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Mr. w. T. Mcfarland, met with a
very painful accident last Friday morn
ing. He was splitting stove wood when
stick flew up, striking him in the left
eye. He suffered a great deal for a
day or two after the accident, but at
this writing the pain is not so penetrat-
ing, and it is believed that the eye will
be all right in few days.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Rev. Thos. A. Fleming, of the Theo-
logical Seminary, Louisville, preached
two interesting sermons at the Baptist
church last Sunday forenoon and eve
ming. He will likely be called to the
pastorate.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Word from Mr.. M. Cravens, who sub
mitted to an operation in Louisville
about ten days ago, reaches here daily.
He is improving rapidly. but he will
not be able to make the trip home for
several weeks. Mrs. Mamie Flowers,
of this place, who also underwent an
operation in the same city, is expected
home the last of this week.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Two interesting games Of basket ball
were played a t. the Lindsey-Wil-
son last Saturday night The first
game was played by the Red and
Whites, young lady teams, the Reds
winning The second game was the
Town Boys against the L. w. T. S.,
terminating in favor of the former.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Mr. A. S. Chewing has secured the
services of Jim Davis, of color, an ex-
perienced handle of horses, one of the
best drivers and trainers in the State.
He will be ready to receive stock for
breaking at Mr.. Chewning's barn, this
place the first of April. Charges reas-
enable. 18.4t
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Mrs. Paralee Harvey, wife of Mr..
Forest Harvey, died in the Glensfork
country last Thursday and was buried
Friday. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Ed F. J.. Barger, of this
place.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
New Photograph Gallery.

| haYe opened studio in the Ed Sim
clair building and am prepared to DO
work of all kinds. New instrument.
latest style cards, latest finish. Salts
faction guaranteed Pictures made in
clowdy weather same as clear.
1t B. B. Montgomery.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

While Mr.. 10 Morris and his little
daught-r were entering town, last Sat
urday, they met boy on bicycle. Mr..
Morris was driving mule He became
scared and Runaway. There was but
little damage.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

We are now on the market for Hick-
DRY timber, either in the log on our
yard or we will buy it on the stump.
The Bassett Hardwood Lumber Co
17-At Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
New Goods

MIR. w. l.. Walker desires to state to
his patrons and friends that he has
just returned from the Cincinnati mar
ket where he bought an immense stock
of goods. He will commence receiving
this week, and an invitation is extended
to every body to call at his place of
business.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap-
fist church will meet Thursday afternoon
at two o'clock with Mrs. Butler. Every
member is urged to attend. Business
of great Importance.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Ed Means, of this county, was before
the United States Court, Louisville,
last week, charged with selling liquor
When the case was called one witness
was absent and the case was continued
until the October term
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Mr. Mitchell Denny, who was a black
smith at Gradyvllle for several years,
and who lived a few miles below
Gradyville di d last Monday of con-
sumption In the same neighborhood
and about the same hour, Mrs. Ben
Coffey passed away. She, too, was a
victim of consumption.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

The Adult Bible class of the Presby-
terrain church is making splendid
growth. 1t has already enrolled twenty
five members and the interest deepens
with each meeting. It's door is open to
all adults who wish to know more of
Gods word. The hour of meeting is
every Wednesday at AS p. m.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Wanted, bids on knock down hogs
heads. at Allen Walkers barn. The
hogsheads must be out of seasoned
lumber, and be ready for delivery in
June. See or write 10 E. Johnston,
Columbia, KY.
Chairman Burley Tobacco Company
for Adair county. 2O-it
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

The local baseball team is doing some
practlcing and will be ready to meet
neighboring clubs when the season
opens. They played the Lindsey Will
son last week and won.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
Bidders Wanted.

The Committee is now ready to re-
ceive bids for a brick banking house at
Gradyville, Ky.,-25x40 two stories.
Bids closed in thirty days.
C. o. Moss,
Ebert Nell,
j. F. Pendleton, Com
w. NJ Wilmore,
J. A. Diddle,
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

ItMnow the 22nd day of March and
not a d. greeable day in the month up
to the. present Farmers are busy,
turning over corn ground, sowing oats,
etc.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

The farmers Of this community are
evidently in earnest about growing to-
bacco this year. Last Thursday while
Rev Frank Turner and Mr.. W. F.
Flatt were en- route to Columbia from
Toria, they counted forty tobacco beds
canvassed.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Rev. H. L Thompson will preach an
Easter sermon at Hutchison's School
house next Sunday at IL o'clock. Peo-
pie living in the boundary of the school
house are cordially invited.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Gold Chief, the property of FINS and
Asa Baker, Amandaville, is advertised
in to days paper. He is horse that
is attracting a great deal attention.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Ifhogs keep climbing one will soon
bring as much as a good horse. In
Greensboro last Thursday Tom Bassett
sold forty that averaged 200 pounds, at
$13 SO per hundred.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Mr. Ewing Suits has signed with
Lexington for this season and will leave
for the Capital of the Bluegrass early
in next month.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

The cut in Young Bros, advertise
ment is not a picture of their horse. We
have a true cut of their celebrated
horse which will appear next week.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

]. R. Carter, D. Bell, Sam Blanken-
ship and Geo Tol Smith, all of Big
Windy were arrested by Sheriff Pate
son and deputies last Monday night and
turned over to Judge Moss this MORN
ing. They are charged with chicken
stealing.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Open session at the Lindsey Wilson
next Friday. Readings, music, play,
etc. Every body cordially invited. The
program will start at 7:90 p. m.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Rev R. L. Tally closed series of
meetings at Glenville last Sunday.
There were eleven conversions and
eleven additions to the Methodist
church. S27.SO paid for missions.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Lee S. Smith is offering the services
of Baron rhythmic standard bred and
registered trotting horse. Read his
advertisement. 1926
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

The wife of Anderson Massie, of col
or, Cane Valley, was burned to death
one day last week. She was 81 years
old.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Mr.. Clearance Page, Cane Valley, has
accepted an appointment as guard at
the Frankfort penitentiary and is now
on duty
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

There will be Easter services at the
Presbyterian church Sunday forenoon,
and at the Methodist chur Oh Sunday
evening.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

DIR. M. E. Jones has just returned
from Indianapolis, Ind, where he equip
ped himself with modern, up-to-date
instruments, and is ready to do all
kinds of veterinary surgery. See his
ad.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Mr.. E A. Mckinley will grind for all
who wish every Saturday, at his mill
near Craycraft. 15-4m
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Farmers say that there were more
blowing done in Adair county last week
than in any other one week in the past
twenty years.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

The stock of Wolford Bros, is before
the farmers. Read the advertisement
in this issue of the News.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
Wanted

From 200 to 800 Cedar or Locust
posts. Apply to C.S Harris,
Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Columbia Chapter, No Z, will confer
the Royal Arch degree on team next
Thursday night. All Companions are
urged to attend.
G. P. Smythe, High Priest.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Mr.. Henry L. Bryant and Miss Lula
Bphanan were married last Thursday
at the home of the bride, near Column
bia
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Born, to the wife of M. o. Steven
son, March 16, 1910. IL pound son.
Mother and baby doing well.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Every bods wants Fairbanks Morse
& Co., Engines have them for them.
1927 l.. B. Hurt, Agent.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

The Bassett Hardwood Lumber Co.,
is now ready to receive hickory logs
or lumber at their mill in Columbia.
II 1t
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Our Gradyville correspondent notifies
US that barber at Edmonton named
Blakey, shot and mortalIy wounded a
negro last Friday, the victim dying
Saturday.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
To The Public.

| will have my stock of millinery on
display Saturday March 26th Respt.
Kate B. Squires,
Cane Valley, KY.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

A lodge of Modern Woodmen will b,
organized at this place some time il
n KIT month.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

500 pair of men, women, boys and
childrens sample Shoes on sale at Sim
Glars.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Aired Myers sold a horse and buggy
% Hugh Richardson, Thursday for
sl25.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

See Baron rhythmic before breeding
your mares. 1926
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

Lincoln Dare, very fine horse is ad
vertised in today's paper.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23
For Sale.

Thoroughbred Golden Wyandotte
eggs. Is for 10 cents.
Mrs. r. A. Stone,
1885, Montpelier, KY.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

/ want to buy from 200 to 300 cedar
or locust post. C S. Harris.
The Adair County news., 1910-03-23

A five room cottage for rent
19-tf H. C. Baker.