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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02
More About the CampbeIIsyiIIe Fire

Bob PARROT, the well-known team
ster between Columbia and Campbells-
vile, lost four head of stock in the fire
at the latter place Monday night of
last week. Geo. Cundiff, who lives at
Cane Valley, and who also runs team
lost three head. Geo. E. Rogers, of
this county lost horse. Charley Bar
bee, of this place, was in Campbells
vile with his team and applied at the
barn for accommodations for his horses,
but the stalls were all filled. If he had
stopped for the night his team also
would have been burned. The daily pa
pers reported the loss of the Buchanan
Lyon Company at So, 600.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

The following were elected officers of
The Epworth League, at the Methodist
church last Sunday night: E G Hulse.
President. J. W. Nelson, LIST Vice
President (DevotionaD. Miss Nettie
Clark, End Vice President, Charity and
help. Mrs B. M Currie, 3rd Vice
President, (literary and sociaD. Miss
Ina Hulse, 4th Vice President. (mis-
sions) VIM. Campbell, Secretary and
Treas. |. W. Napier, Agent of the Ep-
worth Ere. A special sermon will be
preached to the young people Sunday
night, following which the above of
ficers will be installed. Public cordial
ly invited
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

Mr.. Horace Hamilton, who has been
very efficient salesman in Mr.. 10
Russell's store, rendered bis resigna-
ton last week and accepted position
with The Columbia. Telephone Company,
and also to clerk for Reed & Miller at
intervals. He was well pleased with
Mr. Russell, the. difference in wages
causing him to change positions. He is
a very exec lent young man, and was
very much approximately his former
employer. Mr. J. M. Russell has sue
ceeded Mr.. Hamilton Eat the Russell
store and there is not doubt but he
will make faithful assistant.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02
Arrested as Accessory.

Alvin Lee, charged with being impli-
Gated in the assassination of D. c..
Moles, in Clinton county, last month,
has been arrested and lodged in Jail at
Albany Sam Lee, brother of Alvin,
is also in Jail charged with the assassi-
nation. Alvin Lee was charged with
violating the revenue laws, and Moles
was en- route to Albany to testify
against him when assassinated. 1t is
known that Sam Lee remarked that
Moles would never testify against his
brother.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02
Promotion.

Frank Forth has been employed here
by the Southern railway as ticket agent
at the Terminal station, and during his
two years service in this position has
won for himself host of friends who
congratulate him on his deserved and
merited promotion.
Prior to coming to this city Mr.. Forth
was employed by the Queen and Cres-
cent railway, and all who know him are
confident that his ability will shortly
gain him renewed recognition for his
services Somerset Dispatch.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02
Notice to Tax Payers.

All taxes that are unpaid on Dec. lst,
are subject to the penalty and cost as
fixed by law, Persons wishing to save
this extra cost should settle before the
above named date as l am compelled to
close up fol, the year 1910 and will and
after said date proceed to force a col
lection on all out standing taxes. You
have now had more than five months
notice and it will be useless to complain
if you let this time pass. This means
every taxpayer in the county that has
not paid for the present year.
A. d. Patteson, S. A. c.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

At meeting of the Directory and a
number of stockholders of the defunct
Cane. Valley Bank, held last Monday,
Judge w. w. Jones, of this place, was
unanimously selected to wind up the
affairs of the concern. The books,
notes and papers have been placed in
his hands for final settlement. In our
judgment more competent man could
not have been selected.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02
Rally Day Postpo ed.

Owing to the revival services in pro-
gress at the Hebron church, the Rally
Day exercises that were to be conduct
ed at the Union Presbyterian church on
next Sabbath will be postponed until
the third Sabbath of the present
month. There will be no services of
any kind. except the Sunday school next
Sabbath, the pastor will preach at the
morning hour at the Columbia Presby-
terrain church
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

Phantoms were out in great numbers
last Monday night. Nearly all the
young ladies in town dressed in ghost
like appearance paraded the principal
streets, chanting as they went. They
visited the Lindsey Wilson and many
homes in town and had bushel of
amusement They finally landed az
the Columbia Hotel and enjoyed very
delightful lunch.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02
Sewing Club.

Miss Mary Cartwright delightfully."-
entertained the Sewing club" Thurs
day afternoon at her home on College
st. During the afternoon a salad
course was served which was very much
enjoyed. The invited were: Misses
Ruth Summers, Elizabeth Rowe, Alice
Walker, Mabel Jasper, Madge Rosen-
field, Edna Lewis, Jennye Mcfarland,
Frances Jones, Lura Smith and Mabel
Atkins
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

The revival services at Mt Carmel
conducted by Rev. j. R. Crawford, as
sisted by Miss Elizabeth Holiday as
singer, are being splendidly attended
and the interest good. There have
been number of conversions and re-
newals and the meeting gives promise
Of best results for the community. The
services vii, close to-day "wednesday. }
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

Aaron Beard, charged with making
and selling liquor, was acquitted in the
Federal Court at Louisville. Last week
ne was indicted for perjury and
his case set for the March term.
Sheriff A. D. Patteson. Geo. H. Nell,
Clayton Bell and man named Keltner
we're witnesses before the grand jury.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02
;: PERSONAL


Mr.. B. H. Gilpin was here few
days ago.
Mr.. E B. Barger is spending few
days in Louisville.
Mrs. w. H. Edsall of Louisville is
visiting relatives here.
Mr.. John Q. Alexander, Campbells-
vile, was here few days ago.
Mrs. W. T. Ottley and little son are
visiting relatives in Burkesvile.
Master Eudaila Currie, who has ty-
phoid fever, has not been so well for a
day or two.
Mr.. James C Feese visited his grand
daughter, Miss Ruby Jones, at Pelly-
ton, last week.
Mr. J. B. Drye, Bradfordsyil'e. trav-
cling salesman, has been in Columbia
since Saturday
Mrs. Sam Shreve left for Louisville,
where her husband is employed, asst
Saturday morning,
Mrs. G. B. Hendrickson, Campbells-
vile. visited relatives in Columbia last
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. T. F. Collins and wife visited
near Montpelier last Friday and Satur-
day. returning home Sunday.
Mr.. S. H. Newbold, of Louisville,
who owns several tracts of land in
Adair county, was here last week, on
business trip.
Mrs. Amanda Wallace and Mrs. w.
H. Jones and her little son, Wallace,
Coburg, were shopping in Columbia
Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. Dulworth. of the Mt. Car
mel neighborhood, and Miss Lena Dull
worth, of Camp Knox, and Mrs. Ma
lissa Christie called at the News office
last Saturday.
Mr. ]. S. East, OF Glasgow Junction
and two children, visited relatives in
this county last week. Mr.. East is a
native of Adair. but he has been absent
about thirty years, occasionally return
ing on visit.
Mr.. S. H. Kash, wife and little
daughter, of Ccrbin, KY, are visiting
Mr.. Kash brother-in-law, Mr.. A. d.
Patteson. During his stay here he will
make several speeches in the county in
thesinterest of the Republican party.
Mr.. W. r. Myers and family left
Monday for Tulsa, Oklahoma, where
they will spend the winter. Mr.. Myers
has bought fine body of timber in that
locality, and he goes to start saw-mill
for the benefit of his son, Fred, who is
located in Tulsa. The family will re-
turn in the Spring.
Messrs. RIB Logan and Horace Wal
ker returned last week from q visit to
Macomb, III. TIE Logan boys, who re-
side in that city, are brothers of Mr.. r.
I B. Logan and uncles of Mr.. Walker.
They left them in fine health and get
ting along nicely. They report extra
| good crops in Illinois.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

Hon. M. Rey Yarberry will address
the voters of Adair County, at the
courthouse. Monday, Nov. Z. at l
o'clock. in the interest of Hon. Caleb
Powers candidacy for Congress.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

Ed Wheeler, who lives in the Sparks
vile country, was in Columbia early
Saturday morning. He reported that
when he left home snow was shoe
mouth deep at his place ana that tree
limbs were bending with the "beauti-
full -
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

There will De an entertainment at
Pleasant Grove School house next Sat-
u-day night Nov 5th. Admission ten
cents. The proceeds will be used for
school purposes.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

A delightful time at the Lindsey Will
son Monday night. The dining room
hall and other parts of the building
were artistically decorated. the teach
ers, their wives and pupils all taking
part in few hours of merriment One
wi o peeped in on the happy throng
says the building never looked hand
somer nor faces more brighter
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02
For Sale.

My house and eleven acres of land,
outside the town limits. in the Graded
School district. Good well and plenty
of outbuildings. j. w. Jackman,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02
AN OCTOBER WEDDING.
DR.. Charles M. MurreII and Miss
Clara |. Randemacher Plight
Their Vows.
WILL RESIDE AT ELIDA. NEW MEXICO.

The folloing account Of the marriage
of former resident of Columbia is
taken from the Savanna, Illinois, Daily
Journal, date October 20:
The home o6 Mr.. and Mrs. John S.
Kinder on Third street was the scene of
very pretty wedding this afternoon
when the impressive marriage rite was
solemnized which united DR.. Charles
Milton Mirrell, of Elida, New Mexico.
and Miss Clara Lorraine Randemacher,
of Clinton, Iowa, sister of Mrs. Kinder.
The parlor where the ceremony took
place was very beautifully decorated
The southwest corner was banked with
palms and ferns forming pretty back
ground. Overhead was a large white
wedding bell trimmed with pink roses,
he color scheme being pink, white and
green. The electric lights were twined
among the flowers and smilax making a
very pretty effect when the current was
on.
Promptly at one o'clock Mrs. Margar-
ct Lichtenberger pianist and Mr.. Wal
t er Dumphey, violinist, playe d
Medehlssohn' wedding march which
was the signal for the approach of the
bridal couple. The groom met the bride
at the foot of the stairway and were
led to the floral bower by Rev W o.
Butler, of ST. Paul's church, who spoke
the words which united them as husband
and wife, the impressive ring service
of the church being used.
The bride was attired in a beautiful
gown of white satin made in very be-
coming style. She carried shower
boquet of brides roses and lilies of the
valley. The only ornament worn was a
go d pin worn by the groom's mother
at the time of her marriage and was a
gift from her father. Following the
congratulations an elaborate wedding
dinner was served to some thirty rela-
tives and immediate friends The guests
were served by Misses Jessie Cottyal
and Freda Haines who were becoming
ly attired in white. H. A. Locey was
caterer. The dining room was decorat-
ed in yellow and white crysanthemums;
and smilax. Streamers- of ribbon were
suspended from the chandeliers to the
four corners of the table
The bride is lady of very fine ap
pearance and personal beauty. She was
born and educated in Lyons, Ia, and is
lady of refinement For some time
she was connected with Walsh Bros.
in Clinton, Ia. but for the past six
months has been in their Chicago office,
in Nor adnock Block 90
DIR. Murrell is a native of the blue
grass State of Kentucky, but has been
in New Mexico for some time where he
has built up lucrative practice in his
adopted State.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murrell leave this even
ing at Clio for Elida, N. NJ, to make
their future home and carry with them
the best wishes of host of friends.
The out of-town guests were:
c. Nagel and daughter, Pauline. of
Hanabel, Mo-
Hon. Thos Murrell, of Columbia, KY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cihlar, of Chica-
go.
Mr.. and Mrs. David NUM-, Miss EN-
ma NUM-, Mr.. and Mrs D. C. Rande-
macher, Lyons, La.
Miss Clara Walsh, and Miss Jennette
LePrevost, of Clinton, la.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Ough, Misses Lila
and May Carrier, and Miss Crossing
Schwab, of Fulton, Mo.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

A number of farmers have had on ex-
hibition specimens of corn grown this
year. The finest ears we have noticed
were exhibited by Mr.. R. H. Price, but
the entire crop of the county is far
above the average. One farmer. so we
understand. has offered to deliver corn
here at 81. rs per barrel
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

10 Zach Hays of color, charged with
way laying and killing Theadore Burress,
also colored. at Jamest wn, was given
trial last week, the jury failing to
agree. Seven were for acquittaI and
five for mansIaughter.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

The ball game played on the L. w.
T. S. campus Saturday afternoon be-
teen Gadberry and L. w. T. S., ended
in favor of Gadberry, the score stood 7
to 20. Batteries for Gadberry. Hadley
and j Lewis; for Lindsey. Campbell
H. Lewis and Rosenfield. Hadley pitch
ed balls that ''Telie' couldn't find.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

Mr.. C. C. Stephens sold his farm, last
Tuesday to lack Bardin for SIS, 500 This
makes $ll 500 he has received for two
farms in the last few weeks. This last
farm is known as the 10 Flowers farm,
located on Buffers fork. Possession
viii be given Mr.. Bardin the first of
January.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

We desire to furnish our subscribers
with the election returns next Tuesday
night, and in order to do that promptly
we will have to withhold the publica-
ton of The News until Wednesday
morning. Do not forget. The paper
will not come out until Wednesday
morning
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

The postmasterat Somerset received
a notice from the Post Master General,
stating that not only deputy postmas-
tiers in the Offices of second class had
been put under civil service, but the
clerks also. According to this only a
postmaster can belremoved at the ex-
piration of his term of Office.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

Ladies Cemetery Committee will
meet at Hancock Hotel Saturday after
noon at O'Clock,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02
Parents Day at Graded School.

On Friday, October %, the children
of the rooms of Miss King. Miss Drake
and Mr.. Farris held their iiterary ex-
ercises Each room was well attended.
there being in all over seventy visitors
The rooms were well decorated and
everything so arranged as to make the
parents happy throughout their stay.
Each pupil performed his part well, and
showed he had had the very best of
training. Many specimens of the child
rens daily work were on exhibit. No
one could help being pleased when see
ing these.
Owing to the increase in the enroll
ment and attendance over last year,
the school board has employed an add
tional teacher. Two months of the
school are gone and the enrolment has
already exceeded the entire enrolment
of last year by ten.
This year vocal music is being given
in all the grades above the fourth. by
MIR. Farris and Mrs Sanders Begin
ming with the third month drawing will
be taught in all the grades above the
first.
The high school department last year
had an enrolment of five This year
it has eighteen. Miss Hinoman has
just received the certificate from the
State Superintendent approving the
course of study of the high school. and
making this high school of the second
class.
The school board has furnished the
high school pupils with new single
desks A splendid concrete walk six
feet vide has just been completed lead
ing from the front gate to the house.
Other improvements have been made
which a;e not mentioned here Every
thing looks bright for the continuance
of the splendid years work which has
been begun
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

Slight snow fell here last Friday.
Next Monday will be county court.
Election next day.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

Every man who favors the candidacy
of Hon. Ely Bertram for Congress,
should be at the polls next Tuesday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02
For Sale or Rent.

i have a comfortable cottage con-
tanning six rooms, all IN good condition,
located on Frazer Avenue, for sale or
rent. There are good outbuildings.
If DIR. Jas. Triplett.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

The attention of readers is called to
the advertisement of Mr.. r L. Hill,
optician, Campbellsville. He ii fully
competent to fit your eyes.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02
Hogs.

Weighing ITO pounds for sale
Address j. T. Jones, Montpelier.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

have on my farm a fine Jersey
Duroc male hog. The fee at the gate
will be s1.0o. w. C. Van Hoy.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

Secretary of State Bruner has asked
for receiver of the Cane Valley Bank.
this county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

Halloween Monday night last.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

Thursday night Will be the regular
of the Lodge of Odd Fellows.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

Born, to the wife of Coy E. Dudgeon,
October 26, 1910, daughter.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-11-02

There is a'stray red spotted calf at
my house. Greed Hood.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-17
wealthy Planter Burned at stake.

Wealthy Planter Burned at stake
The police of Lake Charles. La. are
making every EFFORT 20 find the men
who tied James Perkins, a planter TO
a tree and burned him alive.
Perkins was found in a pine thiekei
rear his home. a few miles from here
bv n party of searchers. He was un
conscious and apparently dead from
burns that had scared his whole body
He was taken home. but refused TO tell
the names of the n,Sn who had burned
him. declaring he would 1--WE TO avense
mis- own treatment He BECAME uAco"
scious again. but just before * oleu
he revived and attempted to tell tx
names of his prosecutors.
Some time ago Perkins had trouble
with squatters. Parish officers expect
to make arrests among them. Perkins
was well known in western Louisiana
and eastern Texas. He had big land
holdings and was wealthy.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-17
GENERAL MARKETS

PHILADELPHIA 49, FLOUR weak;
winter clear; s4G440; city mills
fancy, S5.75d6.
RYE FLOUR steady at $4.25q4.4C
per barrel. oo
WHEAT firm; No. red. STA LOB.
CORN steady; No. 2 yellow, local
67d671sc. re-
OATS steady; No. white, 400
45lbc.: lover grades, 43c.
POULTRY: Live steady; hens, lsQ
1910; old ROSTERS. 100 l31zc. Dress
ed firm; choice fowls, 1870; Ole
ROSTERS. l5c.
BUTTER steady; extra creamery
soc. per 10.
EGGS firm; selected. 25027c.; near
by. 21lac.: western, 2ll2c.
POTATOES quiet, at 3SG ACC. bush
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-17

cashier Of the Havemeyer & Elder re-
fnery. was the srb3ectof long-fough'
disagreement. among the twelve lur-
ors during the nearly twelve hours ID
which they deliberated.
Clerk William Leary called the ron
Of iurors and then said: Gentlemen
have YOU reached a verdict"
we have" replied Ernest ID. Terry
the foreman. I'VE find the defendant
Heike guilty on the sixth count OF the
indictment. We find the defendant Ger
bracht guilty as charged in the indict-
ment AS to the defendant, Benderna-
gel. we cannot agree"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-17
Nav Whip Daughter.

The rod as a corrective agent has
been held legal by Greene county
jury at Waynesburg, Pa, even though
the recipient of such punishment be
nineteen and a social belle.
The jury which heard the case
agaist Richard Ewart, charged by his
daughter Pess with assault and bat
terry. decided that he was within his
rights and acquitted him
The young woman testified that hei
father spanked and whipped her be
cause she went to a skating rink.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-17

all TO 90 to the graduate college. Dur
ing the conlre,e rsy over the site Mr.
Proctor's gilt was withdrawn. With
the renewal Of the gift the half mil
lion TO be given by the alumni is said
to be assured in pledges from promi-
nent alumni
Mrs. Russell Sage. it was annomc
ed. has given $4,000 to add to tht
dormitories already donated by hei
and TO build great memorial tower
100 feet high in the northwest part oil
the campus.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-17
Alrshln. Aorse and auto 70 Race.

The premier event of the Twin City
aviation meet at the Minnesota state
fair grounds at St Paul, Mimi, on
Ime % TO June 25. will be race be-
tween Curtiss with his new model BIZ
plane, Barney Oldfeld with his 1900"
Benz, and Minor Heir, the fastest har-
ness horse. The horse will pace on the
half-mile track. Oldfeld will drive on
the mile track. and Curtiss will have
8 wider circuit in the air.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-17
SUGAR Men Convicted.

Charles r. Heike. the secretary and
treasurer of the American Sugar Re
firing company, and Ernest Ger0racht
formerly the superintendent Of the
Havemeyer & Elder sugar refinery IN
Williamsburg, were found guilty In
New York Of completely in the sugar
weighing frauds on the refinery docks
in Williamsburg by jury in the Grim.
lna branch Of the United State -
cult court. The third defendant James
F. Bendernagel who was formerly
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-17
Princeton Gets Proetor's 100000.

AS a result of special netting OF
the board Of trustees of Princeton uni
versity the institution will acquire
about s1.15OO00 in gifts. The bulk OF
this comes as a renewal OF the offer
made by William Cooper Proctor. OF
Cincinnati. and brings to an end the
controversy over the site Of the grad
uate college
Mr.. Proctor in May. 1900. offered the
university 100000 on condition that
the alumni raised an equal amount.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-17
Live Stock Markets.

PITTSBURG Union Stock Yards
CATTLE firm: choice, SS25GS.5O;
prime. SSGS.20.
SHEEP higher; prime wethers, 5000
G575. cnlls and common. S2.50N $50;
lambs S4G775: veal calves $500
9.75.
HOGS higher. prime heavies. $3.50:
mediums. 1910. heavy Workers S9.I5
N9S0: light Workers. $3.50 $50;
pigs. 1895, Toughs. SSQS.75.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-17

A live bear cub, caught near Du-
ruth, MINI. on Monday. has been sent
TO Teddy Roosevelt Jr., as a wedding
present by John c. Greenway, of Co'e-
raine. superintendent for the United
States steel company. Greenway. who
is a former Rough Rider, has gone TO
New York TO gteet the former presi-
Rent.