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The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
The Pearidee Fair.

The management of the Pearidge
Fair are to be congratulated on the
success of their fifth exhibition which
was pulled off last Wednesday Master
Count Stults was the President this
year and he was assisted by an able
corps Of directors.
The gates were opened at $50 a. M,
and the exhibition continued until late
in the afternoon. There were many
interesting rings, of dogs, cats, goats.
etc and the large number of towns
people who were in attendance were
highly pleased with the show. All pre-
miums were paid in cash and the associ-
alton made some money. One of the
exciting features on the program was
a prize fight by two negro boys. The
directory will make some improve
ments on their grounds and next year
an effort will be made to give the best
juvenile Fair ever seen in Kentucky.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

| wish to express through the News
my appreciation to the many customers
in Adair and Russell counties for their
patronage in the poultry and egg bust
ness for the past ten years have ac-
cepted position with the S. H. Grin
stead, Co., at Russell Springs, KY,
as manager of that branch and will at
all times be ready to pay the highest
market price for poultry, eggs. hides,
wool, feathers and all kinds of country
produce. Would appreciate my old GUS
toners giving me call / wish to say
for the benefit of the trade that am
with the same concern that started the
poultry and egg business in this terri
tory Other produce concerns have
come and gone in the last ten years,
but the S. H. Grinstead Co., have con-
tinued in the business 365 days in the
year and are better prepared than ever
to meet all competition and will contln-
ue IN business at the same old stand as
well as the new ones.
39-2t B. O. Hurt.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
Death of an Excellent Lady.

Mrs. Mamie Epperson, who was the
beloved wife of Mr.. Thos j. Epperson.
who resides near Montpelier, this coun-
ty, died last Sunday night. She was
n excellent Christian woman, about
fifty-five years old and very much loved
by all the people in the neighborhood
where she resided. She leaves, besides
her husband, quite number of child
rem, whose grief can not be portrayed
IN death notice. She was daughter
of c. l.. (Phe) Rice and was married to
her husband when quite a young wo
man, the two living happily together
until the final dissolution. She was sick
only few days May the Giver of all
that is good comfort those who have
sustained such great loss.
A large circle of relatives and friends
attended the funeral andburial.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
Old Time Town Ball.

The Adair County News
The greatest event of the season will
be pulled off at the fair grounds at Rus
sell Springs, Thursday Aug. A. 1t will
be game of old time town ball. w.
D. King and Lilburn Phelps will choose
the players for the respective sides.
Game will be called promptly at ten
O'Clock, and all who desire to partici-
pate in the game should be on hand a
few minutes before that time.
Players must be not under 25 nor over
% year of age. All base ball players
barred from playing No deadly weapon
will be allowed on the grounds. A depu-
ty Sheriff will be stationed at the gate
to search all who enter.
If any spectators get enthusiastic and
desire to settle any argument in Jeffries
johnson style, they must retire to a
good shade and fight with fists only, so
as to disturb the players as little as
possible. The game shall not be STOP
ped for any fight longer than seven
minutes.
Game will be stopped one hour at noon
for dinner and resumed promptly at one
O'Clock p. m. Free admission. All old
town ball players invited. Referees,
Judge j. d. Irwin and G. A. Kimble. A
graphic account of the game, by
rounds, will appear in the next issue
of the News. Lilburn Phelps.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
From Tennessee.
Humboldt, Tenn , July &c. 1910

Humboldt, Tenn July &c. 1910.
Adair County News:
While sitting round waiting for a
train to Laketon KY, l am reminded
that am yet in Gods country.
This is beautiful town on the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad where the
Mobile and Ohio crosses. AS | came
here | was very much interested
to see the fine corn crop, also fine crops
of oats in shock, peas, cotton and to-
matoes in abundance.
/ will leave here at 1923 for Carlisle
county where | will begin to investigate
the value of timber on a survey of land
of 976 acres, belonging to Mrs. Minnie
Taylor, of Greensburg. KY.
There was very severe rain fall
here last night but it has cleared away
this morning, but is very hot. hear
lots of politics talked here, some Demo-
Gratis saying they will vote the Republi-
can ticket.
AS this is my first attempt to write
to the News. will close and if this
does not fine its way to the waste bask-
ct l will make an other attempt some
time. With good wishes to Adair peo-
pie / remain. Yours Truly,
c. c. Roe.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
Secure a Certificate.

Under the law the Western Normal
has the power to issue the Elementary
Certificate, the intermediate Certif-
cate, and the Life Certificate, which
entitle the holders to teach anywhere
in Kentucky for two years, four years,
and for life respectively without further
examination. Information as to the
amount of work required for each GER
tificate will be furnished when desired.
Fall session opens Sept. 6, 1910. Ad-
dress H. H. Cherry, President, West
ern Normal, Bowling Green, KY.
39-2t
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Since his return from the South,
Prof. P. D. Nelson has been travelling
in the interest of the Lindsey Wilson
Training School He has met with a
great deal of encouragement, and
thinks the prospects are fiattering for
good opening in September There
will be more county pupils than usual
at the beginning, and he confidently ex-
poets an increase from neighboring
counties. The facilities for boarding
pupils are better than heretofore, that
is, more room, and the convepiences
are first-class. The principals, Messrs
Nelson and Moss, will be assisted by
an able corps of assistants.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Mr.. w. ]. Bryant, uncle of Mr.. Wal
ker Bryant, recently returned from
Shelby, Scott and Bourbon counties. In
Shelby he has a daughter, in Scott, a
son and in Bourbon, grandson. He
left them all well and in a prosperous
condition. Crops in all three of the
counties extra good when he left-the
finest wheat crops for many years. Mr..
Bryant also made short trip to Indi-
ana during his absence, spending sever
al days with relatives.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
Course in Agriculture.

The Western Kentucky State Normal
School offers a practical course of
study in Elementary Agriculture, DEM
onstration and actual work done on
school farm. Teachers will have an
opportunity to prepare for teaching
the subject. Great opportunities offer
ed young men who expect to make
farming a life work. Course begins
Sept. 6, 1910. Write for information.
Address H. H. Cherry, President,
Bowling Green, KY. 49, 2t
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
For SALE:-One road wagon.
Mrs. P. Dohoney,
Columbia, XIV.

The meeting which was conducted at
Pleasant Hill by Ed. z. T. Williams,
assisted by Ed. w. B. Taylor, of La
grange, KY, closed last Saturday. The
services were prolonged two weeks and
great deal Of interest was manifested,
and there were quite number of addi-
tions to the congregation and the
Church greatly revived. Ed. Taylor
was born and partly grew up in the
neighborhood Of Montpelier and many
of his boyhood friends were there to
hear him.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
A Good Citizen Passes the Divide

Last Sunday afternoon, about 8
O'Clock. Mr.. W. R. Willis, (familiarly
called Buck Willis) of this place, peace
fully crossed the river of Death. He
was about sixty-eight years old, and
was one of Adair county's best citizens,
and his death is source of much regret
throughout the county. Mr.. Willis re-
moved from Metcalfe county to CO.
lumbia about two years ago, and lived
In comfortable home, on Frazer Ave-
nue., which he purchased soon after To-
eating here. He was a man who DO
sessed sympathetic heart, and he was
very much liked by his neighbors. His
friends were numbered by his acquaint-
ances.
The deceased had been afflicted for
about twenty years with hydrocee, and
two or three weeks before his death it
became necessary to operate, DIR. E. A.
Waggener, assisted by DIR. J. H Grady,
being the attending surgeons. Usually
this character of operation is very SIM
pie, as we learn from physicians, often
patients who are thus afflicted and who
go under the knife, remain in bed but a
few days. While this operation was
successful, the long standing of the
disease and the nervous condition of
Mr.. Willis, caused his friends much
uneasiness. In few days blood poison
set up which terminated in his death.
The deceased leaves wife and seven
or eight sons and daughters, all grown!
He was consistent member of the
Methodist Church, Master Mason and
gallant Federal soldier in the civil
war.
The remains were carried to Pleasant
Ridge Church, Monday, in the lower
edge of this county where they were in
TERED after funeral discourse by Rev.
B. M. Currie. Many friends were pres
ent. The sympathy of this town is
with the surviving members of the
family.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Rev B. NJ. Currie returned from
Cane Valley last Friday morning. where
he assisted the Rev j. H. Rood in a IL
days meeting. There was a good inter-
est manifested and much good was ac-
complished in awakening the church
members to activity. Considering the
very busy time among TIE farmers, the
attendance was very large There were
2 adults saved.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
Fingers off Left Hand.

Leonard Murrell, a son of the widow
George Murrell. who lives near Column
bia, met with serious accident last
Thursday. He was employed in shin
gle factory, which is being operated
near Gradyville. His left hand got
caught in the machinery and all the
fingers were cut off. 1t will be some
time before he can be removed home.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
Card Of Thanks.

Mr.. W. R. Willis and her sons desire
to return their thanks to all those who
so kindly waited upon the husband and
father during bis illness. terminating in
death. Friends in time of trouble are
to be appreciated and will not be for
gotten.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

The old time drummer's wagon will
soon be thing of the past. Mr.. T. M.
Carr, representing the Adrian Fence
Company, Louisville, made Columbia
last Friday in two seated automobile.
He worked the town and started on his
return trip to Louisville, at 2:30 p. M,
saying he would reach the city in time
for supper. 1t is one hundred miles to
the city.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
Death at Cray Craft.

Mrs. Lizzie Conover, who was the
wife of MIR. Talbot Conover, died in
the Craycrsft com A. LIST Monday
af1frnoon, victim of consumption.
SheAWas tfty-five years old and lady
highly respected. She leaves husband
and four children. The burial, which
took place this morning, was largely at
tended.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Owing to the fact that quite a num-
Der large dealers in the flooded district
have cancelled their orders for buggies,
we have been able to get some rare bar
gains and for the next 20 days will offer
our customers in Adair and adjoining
counties prices on the vehicle that will
astonish them. Come quick before they
are all gone. The Buchanan Lyon Co.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
Meeting at Tabor.

Bro. Currie announces that protract
ed meeting will begin at Tabor church
Monday night, August 9Th. All the
members and friends are requested to
be present at the opening services in
order to decide on the hour for the day
services
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Interest in baseball is on the drag in
this part of the State. Last summer
there was match game at this place
nearly every Saturday afternoon. 1t
may be that the result at the Chautau-
qua meets has had something to do in
causing interest to lag. 1t is not often
that Columbia boys become discouraged
and we look for them to come again
stronger and better than ever before.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Mr.. B. o. Hurt, whoshas been trav-
cling in this section, covering several
counties, for the past ten years, buying
produce, is now off the road, and is To-
Gated at Russell Springs and is the
manager of the S. H Grinstead Co.'S.
house in that place. Mr.. Hurt is per-
fectly reliable and he invites his friends
70 bring their stuff to his new place of
business.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
Free Tuition.

The eligible persons are entitled to
free tuition in the Western Kentucky
State Normal School. The Fall Session
begins September 6, 1910. Write Presi-
dent H. H. Cherry, Bowling Green,
KY, for information. 39-2t
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

There is one thing that Fair does
that makes it very enjoyable. 1t is the
meeting of friends who have not seen
each other for a year. Every body
will be here for four days beginning
August % and most enjoyable time is
anticipated. Besides, the many fine
horses will be attractive and the music
charming.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

There is a diversity of opinion among
the farmers of this county in regard to
crop prospects. Ask one farmer chow
is crops in your soection. Very good I;
my wheat turned out much better than
| expected, and corn is looking fine. I"
Put the same question to another farm
er and he will answer: Hard times are
in front of US; scarcely any wheat rails
ed, and there will not be half crop of
corn. The majority of growers say
there was never better prospect for
corn. 1t is true that the freshets dam
aged corn in the bottoms, but the up
lands will make up the losses.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
Notice.

Sunday Schools that have not sent
in reports will please send same to me
at once, as want to make my report
to the State Association soon.
G. w. Turner, Sec'y.
Fairplay, KY.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

No Imitation or Determination sale,
but genuine sale of vehicles DO ught
from manufacturers that We're bound to
realize the cash on their work. You
can make $40 to $40 by coming to camp
bellsville in the next 20 days. The
Buchanan Lyon Co.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
Notice.

In printing the Columbia Fair cata-
logue two errors appear. Ring 81
should read, Stallion four years old and
over. Ninety should read mare one year
old and under two.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

There is no good reason why the Fair
should not be largely patronized this
year. The health of the county is rea-
sonabIe good, and much better crop
year than usual. Those who are in po-
sition to know say that many more
horses and other character of stock
will be here August %, four days.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Mr.. j. Tandy Ellis, representing the
Society of Equity, addressed the farm
ers>at the Courthouse Monday fore
noon.~ Many who heard him say that
his speech was very interesting, and
contained much information concerning
the workings of the Society of Equity.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

The members of Miss Reeds class in
the Presbyterian Sunday school, will
sell ice-cream and cake at Mrs Shell
toms residence Tuesday evening, Au-
gust 2. at 8 O'Clock Be sure to be
there
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Richards gave an
afternoon party to the little folks last
Saturday. There was full attendance
and various games were INDUCED in to
the delight Of all. 1t was not only
pleasure to the youn,ters but as truly
enjoyable to Mr.. and Mrs. Richards.
Several prizes were given.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Columbia to a stranger looks very
much larger than it really is. Recent
ly travelling gentleman, who spent
two weeks in town and who drove over
it several times, was asked to give his
opinion of the population of the place,
that is, the number of inhabitants.
well, F" said he, 81 have been all over
it two or three times and l would say
that you have twenty-five hundred peo-
pie here" When told that there we're
about fourteen hundred, he said: s'You
have got the biggest little town l was
ever in. and it is one of the best bust
ness points. know railroad towns
larger than Columbia that do not dc the
business your town does.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Strayed:-from my premises one 2
year-old red steer. VIII weigh 5 or 6
hundred pounds; has been dehorned, but
has about Pinch stubs. Finder will be
rewarded. j. R. Bennett,
39-3t Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
CREDITS

Apr. A, J. A. Willis, salary as
Marshal, month of March 5 40 90
Apr 4, J. A. Willis. money paid
hands on street work IS
Apr. 5, Jim Duncan, taxes wrong
fully collected l SO
Apr. 6, Myers Light Co., lights
month of March 1910 Sc 81
Apr. 6, Myers Light Co., lights
month of Jan. 1910 80 50
Apr. 81, The Baptist church of
Columbia, 6 post 90
Apr. %, R. F. PAUL services as
Supervisor of 1910 tax list 6 90
Apr. 26, Sam Mitchell, IL post at
I2a cents each / so
Apr. &c, H. A. Walker crushed
stone 100 90
May 8, j. A. Willis services as
Marshal, mo. 2 days to date,
1926, and money paid out to
work hands $4 10 46 rs
May 8, Adair county, thing fur
nished town 125
May 8, E. L. Sinclair, ] division
fence at cemetery 2 60
May 3, L. C. Winfrey, I6 pages
typewriter ordinances l 60
May 3, Russell & Co., sewer pipe
and charges freight 13 70
May 8, Myers Light Co., lights
month of April SO II
May IL, L. w. Bennett % sacks
cement 13 so
May IL, W. H. Wilson, 6 loads
gravel 8 90
May II, w. H. Wilson, hauling
rock and gravel a rs
June z, O. P. Willis, services as
Marshal, month May $37.35,
money paid to hands for work
1881 rs sc
June Is, John LusteS SCAN ande
hands day on streets 90
June 20, Columbia Lighting Co.,
lights for month of May 81 90
June %, ]. G. Eubank, prepar->
ing receipt books for use in col
lecting tax 5 90
DEBTS
Apr. 1st, 1910, balance on hands 5 SAG So
Apr. %, Standard Oil Co. Tax 10 90
May 2, M. Cravens rent on town
office to July 1st, 10 l 25
Recapitulation
Debts $557.83
Credits $532 SO
Bal on hands July 1st, 1910, $25.47
10 Coffey, Jr., Treas.
This is to certify that ] have exam
ined the foregoing Quarterly Report of
Joe Coffey, Jr., Treasurer of the Town
of Columbia, for quarter ending June
3Oth. 1910, and find that same is correct.
July 5, 1910. L. C. Winfrey, Com.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
Town Treasurer's Report.

Report of 10 Coffey, Jr., Treasurer
town of Columbia, KY, of amount of
funds on hands belonging to said town,
and of amounts received and paid out
by him upon orders issued by the Board
of Trustees of said Town, from April
LIST, 1910, up to and including June Both,
1910.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

S. d. Barbee sold last week to Capt.
w. w. Bradshaw and j. B. Jones six
acres of timbered land. lying next to
the Curd farm, for $500.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03
Russell Springs and MiddIebure

Russell Springs ties up with Middle
burg in a ten inning contest at Dunn
vile. The r. S. boys journeyed to
Dunnville last Saturday and played the
Northern Reds to tie game in ten
innings, some fine plays being made
on both sides. The features were Holt S
pitching allowing but three hits; also
the running catches made by Wilson
and Maderas and the ''stick' work by
Isbell and Wilson getting two three
base hits.
SCORE RHE
Russell Springs 2 9 2
MIddleburg 2 8 5
Three base hits, Wilson, Isbell; Two;
base hits, Perryman; Struck out by
Holt IL; by Halter 9. Time 2 hours
Umpire Hobson. Attendance, 500.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Every body is making preparations
for the Fair and there is scarcely a
doubt but it will be interesting from
start to finish. August %, four days
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

DR.. j. E Grant. of Gorgona, C. L.,
will please accept our thanks for a
book, giving oil information of the cost
and progress of building the great
canal The book contains maps and
many interesting pictures of the great
est and most expensive enterprise ever
started by this government.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

The refreshment privileges of the
Fair have been awarded to Mr.. L. w
Bennett. The contract was entered
into last Friday Afternoon.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Not hot air but bargains in all kinds
vehiches for next 20 days. The Buc-
hanan Lyon Co.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

We will save you 10 to 20 dollars on
your buggy if you come to our place in
the next'20 days. The Buchanan Lyon
Co., Campbellsville, KY.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Receiving a new stock furniture at
Sinclair's and the prices are always
right.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Born, to the wife of Robert Rodgers,
this place, July 20, son.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

A valuable work mare which was
owned by Robt. Bell, of this place, died
Friday night. He paid S125 for the
animal.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

The catalogue for the 5onesville, Va,
Fair is being printed at this Office and
will be ready to ship in a few days.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Fruit jars, rubber and jeiley glasses
at Sinclair's.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Reduced prices on slippers and straw
hats and all summer goods at Sinclair's.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Prot. S. P. Stapp, of Roy, passed the
State examination and his certificate
has been received.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Born, to the wife of M. F. Burton
on the 10Th of July, a daughter.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-03

Mr.. c. III. Deener. of Montpelier,
writes us the following snake story
Mr.. FINS Williams and Mr.. John Antle
killed a garter snake the other day
about three feet long and as it looked
somewhat puffy or chuffy they con-
cluded to rip it open and on doing so
they found 80 young snakes about z
inches in length. They all died in few
minutes and in "a hours were dry
enough to rub into powder This can
be established beyond doubt.
Lost, between my home and the resi-
dencs of Mrs. Georgia Shelton, pair
of glasses. The finder will return and
receive reward: Mrs. E. A. Pile.
Arizona republican., 1910-11-16
MORE WATER IN THE
 ROOSEVELT RESERVOIR
GATES CLOSED WHILE VERDE
 RIVER IS HIGH.
Cheering Reports of Snow on Bott the Verde and Tonto Water
 sheds.

Enough rain fell on the Salt River watershed to raise the water in the Roosevelt reservoir six -tenths of a foot. Yesterdays gauge reading was 5765 feet, against 57.05 the day before. The increase was made. how cally all the water now being used for irrigation purposes in the valley comes from the Verde.
 While the increase in the amount of stored water is not great, it is enough to help some In acre feet the increase of Tuesday over Mon day was 593, or from 17105 to 1769S.
 Though the gates at the dam were closed the flow at Granite Reef was considerably increased yesterday. The flow of both the Salt and Verde Monday was 2S,242 miners inches. and yesterday the flow of the Verde alone was 44,192.
 The gates were closed at 10:45 Monday morning and will remain closed as long as the run-of in the Verde continues. This is not likely to last long. There was some snow OII lHe upper NeTut WdltISHcu, put it may be some time before it melts.
 There was also some snow on the T0nto watershed. The increase in the reservoir however is due to rain. As the rain ceased Monday night the same as it did here, it is not expected that today will show a further increase in the reservoirs s contents
 From Sunday morning until Tues day morning the rainfall in Phoenix amounted to 1.61 inches, according to a statement made last evening by United States Weather Observer Jes- unofsky. This. makes a total of 1.S2 for the month is considerably in ex- cess and reduces the deficiency for the year from 5.25 to 35O inches Since January the total amount of rainfall has been 4S7 inches The average normal rainfall in Phoenix is 7s7 inches.
 The storm is over," said MT. Jes- unofsky. Our forecast for tomorrow is clear weather, with lower tempera- ture. We may have another storm il about ten or twelve days Here we have thrce November rain periods. We are just now entering on the second"
 The police court reporter adds the information that sometimes two of the November rain periods are only emi-colons.