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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
Meeting Of Cemetery Association,

There is called meeting of the Gem
etery Association for Saturday the 18th
of May at Judge Hancock's, for the
purpose of electing new officers for
this year, and for the members to pay
their dues for the year 1910. Decor
alton day is fast approaching when
everything should be in perfect order,
not only in the private lots, but in the
general appearance of the whole GENE
terry. The association purposes to buy
a lawn mower, or a machine of some
kind to keep the weeds and grass down
all the year, and improve the grounds
in every possible manner. This is
something that every one in Columbia
is interested in and which should lie
close to our hearts, to make the silent
city of the dead the most beautiful
spot in. town. A small contribution
from each, of fifty cents is asked. Let
us make it place we are not ashamed
of. this sacred place in which every
family in town is represented. If the
members of the Association cannot
possibly come, please send in small
sum for this purpose.
Last y'ar the Treasurer had publish
ed in The Adair County News all con-
tributions and all expenditures The
same will be done this year. Let us
urge the members to do this, that on
decoration day we may all gather there
once more and place our offerings on
the last resting places of our dear ones.
1t is the saddest and sweetest day of
all the year. The trustees of the town
have appropriated something for this
purpose, but who among US all could
refuse to give so small an amount for
this sacred purpose. So friends and
neighbors let us not neglect this, but
keep in mind next Saturday the 18th
of May. B.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
Death of a Well.knOWn COIOred Man

"Uncle" Wilson Johnston, perhaps
the Oldest colored person in this part of
the State, died at his late home, five
miles east of Columbia, last Wednes-
day afternoon. His exact age was not
known, but he was evidently close to
one hundred years old.
The writer had talk with him about
ten years ago and If he remembers cor
rectly, the deceased stated at that time
he was eighty-five years old. He was
honest in all his transactions, his credit
being perfectly good wherever he was
known. AS long as he could work he
was Industrious and saving, and died
owning very good little farm. His
companion died about eighteen months
ago. He returned from the burying
ground to his home and was never
again seen outside of it. He leaves
one daughter.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
As Rome Does.

We know some folks who always tell
How everything should be,
And others want to talk of things
That they don't like to see.
While proud to know we never did
Incline to lean that way
We'd like to mention some few things
That other people say.
Each politician plainly sees
We're left as sure as fate
Unless the voters should decide
To have him legislate.
Though one may be mutton head,
Yet two are best in law
Although very costly one
You'll find it mostly jaw
The patient may be living still,
But at starving rate
Who paid one half the Doctors bill
With all of his estate.
Too many thrive on gospel food
By either hook or crook
But were it not for evils root
We'd read it in the book.
Now gravel all the ginger, John,
The butter, lard with care,
Be sure to sand the sugar well
Then come right in to prayer.
The Editor is mighty nice
But ruminate to wit
When that delinquent comes to town
Wen have him hit the grit.
The dentist yanks your molars out
Just for your own relief,
And when your chin and smeller meet
He gives you some nice teeth.
They say the worlds all going wrong,
The comets coming, too,
To knock US into Smithereens
What will you sinners do?
J. T. Jones,
Montpelier, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
1t Should Be So.
Editor News

Editor News
In last weeks issue of the News Mr..
Fred Mclean evidently intended good
portion of his article to apply to US as
we are actively engaged in Columbia in
our line of work. painting and decorat-
ing; and since such is the case we feel
that you will be as generous to US as
you were to him and we therefore re-
ply as follows:
We are painters and decorators and
believe our work is sufficient to satisfy
any one that we are thoroughly COM
petent to meet the most exacting de-
mands. We have done considerable
work In this city, our first work being
in the inside of the Courthouse, and
up to date no complaints of incompe-
tent work has reached US. We feel
that it is not crime to seek work, to
accept or TO give employment at home
or abroad; that it is better for the world
and all lines of business and employ
ment to reach out beyond the shade that
surrounds home. But before this
IS done we believe in thorough prepare
ton. 1t is but natural that those who
want artistic painting and decorating
will seek the most skilled within their
reach and that such an act is but JUS
tice to their own interests and not dis
loyalty to home talent.
If Mr.. Mclean meant to discourage
those who need our services from deal
ing with US merely because we do not
pay taxes within the corporate limits
OF Columbia; if he meant to place US on
the footing of cheap European Labor
ers he is mistaken. We are both Amer
lean born and full fiedged Kentuckians.
If he meant to display his powers as a
writer, probing deep into the relm of
thought, we feel that his efforts and
position are both within the limits of
sympathy.
We are busy men at home and abroad
and dislike to make statement for
publication, but in justice to ourselves
and to those for whom we may work,
we feel that this is justifable. Should
Mr.. Mclean visit our town or should
his skill as painter ever be called be-
yond the north bank of the Green river,
we will extend to him a cordial well
come. We are here with several con-
tracts yet to fill and are ready to figure
with others who may need our services.
He has said his say and we have said
ours. Waddell & Gilbert.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
Stock Items.

J. B. Barbee bought in Shelby
county, last week, 35 Jersey heifers at
an average of $751; 90 per head. He is
to receive them in July. He also
bought a horses in same county for
$500
Mr.. John White bought Of Mr.. Sam
Dixon one cow for S23; also bought one
two year old colt from Mr.. Higgins for
SIS 00.-Ozark cor.
J. H. Young bought span of work
mules from Dick HUMPHREYS for 1920:
G. R. Feese bought a cow and calf
from w. F. Feese for $45.-Knifey cor.
Charley Paxton sold a pair of mules
to Assure Damron of Columbia last
Tuesday for S32O.-Cane Valley cor.
Golf Bros. sold to Ely Young last
week fine horse for 5000.
Ely Young bought bay horse from
j. 7. Gowdy, Campbellsville, for $3.50.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
Fire at GIenville.

A large barn which was owned by
Melvin Blair, Glenville, and containing
great deal of corn and hay and some
stock, was burned last Thursday night.
One cow and fine saddle horse were
consumed. The horse belonged to Mr..
10 Miller, who was spending the night
with MIR. Blair. The loss is estimated
at one thousand dollars.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
Successful Operation.

DIR. c. w. Barrier, a specialist of
Dallas, Texas, was here last week and
operated on son of Mr.. and Mrs. Hud
son Conover, who was reeled in both
feet. They were Strengthened and the
boy was riding about in buggy a day
or two after'the operation. 1t is our
understanding that Doctor Barrier, in
order to prove that he was skilled in
his profession. took a contingent fee, the
money to be paid when the boy gets
well, his feet being straight.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

A very large congregation heard Rev.
J. R. Crawford at the Baptist church
last Sunday night. The sermon was a
forerunner for the meeting which is
now being conducted by DR.. Dill, of
Bowling Green, and it was most log
ical presentation of facts, and evident
ly put many in the congregation to
thinking. In the forenoon Rev. B. M .
Currie preached very strong discourse
in the same building. Everybody seems
to be ready for the meeting and we ex-
pect DR.. Dill's efforts to be crowned
with success. The choir, led by Mr..
Presley Clark, is rendering stirring and
inspiring music
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

DR.. Dill came in Monday afternoon
and at night he was greeted by large
audience at the Baptist church. He is
an able minister, laying the foundation
to be pursued during the meeting in a
veryRplain and torcible manner. His
initial discourse showed that he is a
very entertaining speaker, and we
predict that much good will result from
the services. The afternoon hour, 2:SO.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Mr.. Thurman Cox, who lives in Tay-
lor county, not far from Roley and near
the Adair county line, met with a very
serious accident recently. He was
hauling load of machinery and in de-
scending hill the break upon which
his foot rested, broke, throwing him
from his wagon, the wheels passing
over one of his legs below the knee. 1t
was badly crushed, and at first it was
thought that amputation would be nee
essary, but favorable symptoms set up,
and it is now believed the limb will be
saved and that Mr.. Cox will be able to
use it in short time.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
High School For Jamestown

The County Educational Board of
Russell county decided several weeks
ago that the high school building which
is to be erected under the new school
law, would have to be built at the coun-
ty seat. and in accordance with this
decision the Board will meet at James
town in the month of June and let the
contract. The building is to be brick
and commodious.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
Bargains at A. HOViOuS'

| will sell at reduced prices for 80
days my entire line of mems and boys
suits; mems and boys hats. Also a
nice line of men, women and children's
slippers. Call and see my goods and
get my prices and think you will find
will save you money A. Hovious.
KnifeY. Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Last week Mr.. Fred Mclean publish
edan article touching the letting of
work in this community. This week
Waddle & Gilbert, who are painters
and decorators, respond. Both sides
have been given a hearing, and the
controversy win not be continued
through The News.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
At Home
Columbia, Kentucky

Next Monday will witness the open.
ing of the Adair circuit court and a
very large crowd is expected in town.
Evidently there will be a great many
mules and horses on the market.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Walker, little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walker Bryant. met with very pain.
full accident last Thursday afternoon.
H. was in little play wagon and was
being hauled by other children and in
going over rough ground, he fell out,
breaking one bone in his left arm. DIR.
Cartwright reduced the fracture.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Prospects for wheat crop in Adair
county is not fiattering Wehave talk
ed TO several farmers who gave as their
opinion that there would not be a
fourth of CROP harvested. The Hes.
sian fly is destroying it. One farmer
reported that his crop appeared to be
doing fine, but upon examination he
discovered that the fg had ruined it.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Claims allowed at the April term of
the Adair Fiscal Court are published on
the second page of the News this week.
The Sheriff's settlement will be pub
lished next month
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

At a recent session of Pennsylvania
Presbytery, held in Lebanon. DR.. Nc.
Dowell, of Danville, and Judge H. G.
Baker, of this place, were chosen dele
gates to the General Assembly, which
meets in Atlantic City, N. J., next
week. We understand that both gen
tlemen will attend.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Messrs. ]. A. English, John D. Lowe
and Frank Sinclair were elected Trus-
tees of the Graded School district last
Saturday, the first mentioned for the
long term.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Robert, a son of Mrs. Alta Pickett,
who lives near Portland, was kicked in
the head by a colt last Saturday after
noon and was badly hurt, his skull be-
ing crushed. However, it is thought
that the injury will not prove fatal.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Tie ice-cream supper given by the
ladies of the Methodist church last Fri
day night was a success, notwithstand-
ing the cool, inclement weather. They
realized about $40 toward furnishing
their parsonage.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

st. Mary's Baseball team will be here
next Saturday and will play the Lind
sey- Wilson Club two games, forenoon
and afternoon. These games will be
worth seeing and every body should be
at the Lindsey Wilson Park.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Milton Taylor, who was well-known
colored man in the White Oak precinct,
died last Thursday night. He was
eighty-odd years old.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Mr.. Short Moore, who lives at Kelly
vile, lost his barn by fire last Wednes-
day afternoon The barn contained a
lot of corn and hay and a surrey, all
consumed. 1t is suspected that some
children who were playing about the
building had some matches and I'M
thong htedly made fire from which
the barn caught.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

The post master at Hatcher writes
that The News failed to reach that of
flee last week. The Hatcher club left
this office promptly on the day the
News was published, hence the fault is
not with the publisher.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

The Burkesville Fair dates are Au-
gust 16, II, Is and 10. The manage
ment is busy and calculate on having
the biggest show ever given in Cum
berland county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

The Adair Cicuit court will commenc e
next Monday. The docket is up to the
average and the term will probably con-
tinue the full two weeks.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
PREACHING NEXT SUNDAY.

W. H. C. Sandidge, Greensburg
z. T. Williams, Roley.
J. N. Walbert, Big Creek.
]. A. Johnston, Elroy.
]. H. Rood, Cane Valley.
J. F. Turner, Mt. Pleasant.
w. J. Levi, Mt. Gilead.
J. Menzies, Mosby's Ridge.
B. M. Currie Columbia. i
S. P. Stapp, Mt. Vernon. ~
T. e. Ennis, Pleasant Valley.
W. B. Cave, Pleasant Ridge.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Applicants for common school diplo-
mas will be given an audience next
Friday and Saturday, 18th and 14th.
Will be held in the Office of the Super
intendent.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Rev. J. R Crawford will preach at
the Presbyterian church next Sunday
forenoon, but there will be no night
services.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

MIR. Walter Ingram is improving his
premises. An ell, porch and varanda
is being added to his residence. The
contractors are Mcfarland & Feese.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

We would be pleased if our friends
throughout the county, who know that
they are behind at this office, would
call and make payments during circuit
court.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Miss Gibbs pupils in music and Miss
David's class in expression will enter
tain in the Chapel next Friday evening.
The public is cordially invited.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Do not fail to b e at the Lindsey Will
son Park next Saturday. st. Mary's
Club will be there and will play the
Lindsey Wilson boys two games.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
:: PERSONAL

Mr.. w. S. Leach, jamestown, was
here few days ago.
Mr.. T. C. Davidson and wife have re-
turned to Columbia
Mrs. Mamie Flowers, who was quite
sick Monday, is better.
Mr.. w. H. Eads, Monticello, was
here several days of last week.
Mr.. ]. F. Vigle and Luther Scholl,
jamestown. were here Sunday.
Mr.. Geo. NB. Breeding made bust
ness trip to st Louis last week.
MIR. w. B. Patteson, who was quite
sick Saturday and Sunday, is better.
Mr.. Frank Sinclair was in the Gin
cinnati market a few days of last
week.
Eva, the little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Allen Walker, was quite sick last
week.
Mrs. J. D. Walker and little daught-
er, Mildred, Gradyville, were here la st
Friday.
Miss Annie Smith, who has been
teaching in Georgia, is expected home
tonight.
DR.. F. H. Winfrey and wife visited
relatives at Midtown several days of
last week.
Mr.. M. Cravens continues to improve.
He is now able to occasionally be
down town.
Messrs. 10 Morris Rosenfeld and
VIM. Campbell spent last Sunday at
Greensburg.
Mr.. j. T. Wooten, of Hillsboro,
Tsxas, is visiting relatives and friends
in Adair county.
Mrs. 10 Rosenfeld AM her daughter,
Miss Lima, spent a few days of last
week in Louisville.
Verna, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walker Bryant, has been quite
sick for several days.
Mr.. ]. S. Dunbar, of Nashville, was
here last Thursday, returning home
from Russell county.
Mr.. Victor c. Tate, of Mt. Vernon.
Government agent, is at work, taking
cfoticfioc IN tho o0I1ptty
Mrs. Luther Williams and Miss Lille
K. Hurt, Montpelier, were shopping in
Columbia last Thursday.
Mrs. Mamie Johnston has been called
to Nashville, to see her daughter, Mrs.
VIM. Coleman, who is quite sick.
Mrs. Grover Marvin (nee Miss
Estella Johnston of Oberlin, Kansas,
is visiting relatives at Cane Valley.
Gov. J. R. Hlndman left Monday
morning on business trip to Dallas,
Texas. He will be absent several
weeks.
MIR. Titus Bridgewater and Miss Car
RE Shirley, of Edmonton, spent last
Saturday and Sunday with friends in
Columbia.
Mr.. Presley Clark, of Bowling Green,
who is conducting the singing at the
Baptist church, is brother of Mrs C.
NJ. Russell.
Ray, little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ely Feese, got choaked on an apple
Monday and it took heroic efforts to
save his life.
Mrs. Euna Scott, of Green county,
and Mrs T. B. Rice, Romine, visited
their uncle and cousin, Mr. A s. Chew
ming, last week.
Mr.. J. N. Meadows, County Attorney
of Russell, and his father, Mr. Andrew
Meadows, were here from jamestown
last Wednesday.
Mrs. ]. S. Read, of Nashville, who
spent several weeks with her parents,
Judge and Mrs Hereford, left for her
home last Thursday.
Mrs. B. w. Todd and little son.
daughter and grandson of DIR. and Mrs.
w. R. Cartwright, of Erid, Okla, are
visiting in Columbia.
Mrs j. F. Baugh. of Jamestown and
little daughter, Katherine, who have
been in Louisville for the past month,
reached Columbia last Friday, remain
ing a day or two before returning
home. They were accompanied by Mrs.
Baugh's father, Mr.. j. T. Carson.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Evangelists Hendrick and Carter con-
Quoted a very successful meeting at
Greensburg. They will be at Edmon-
ton next week.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Enthusiastic speeches were made by
Gov. j. R. Hindman and Rev. ]. R.
Crawford at the Citizens meeting last
Sunday afternoon.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

The piano tuner, from Smith and
Nixon, secured by Mrs. Rollin Hurt,
will reach Columbia to begin work on
the 10Th.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

The potato bugs are quite industrious
and it is said they are here in great
numbers. Parish green will stop their
progress.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

For SALE, one cap cook stove with
3 gallon reservoir, good as new. Apply
at Ballard & Russell's.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Applicants who expect to teach
should remember that the examinations
will be held Friday and Saturday, 10Th
and 2Ist.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Born, to the wife of Ed. w. G.
Montgomery, Moreland Station, KY,
April %, 1910, twins, son and daught-
er.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Lost.-A gold ring at Disappointment
church, with letters B. H., on inside.
Reward to finder. ]. C. Absher,
Absher, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Do not fail to witness the exercises
on the Lindsey Wilson campus Thurs.
day of this week.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Every body should attend Field Day
exercises on the Lindsey Wilson cam
pus Thursday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

There will be services on the Both of
May at the Cemetery. A splendid pro-
gram will be published by 1.-The Gene
terry Association" later, and we hope
every one in town and vicinity will be
present and add to the beauty and So
lemnity of the occasion. 1t is good for
US to have our hearts touched by this
sacred and solemn service. Last year
the whole town and many from the
country met there and had an interest
ing and touching time. There will be
music and speeches and sweet songs,
oyer the sacred dast which reposes
there.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

The meeting at the Baptist church is
in progress, large congregations attend
ing.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
For Sale.

One hundred and twenty-five barrels
of fist.class corn at my farm one mile
west of Dunrville, KY. For further in
formation call on, phone or write.
c. L. Pyle, Hustonville, KY.
Box LA
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

5 II. Grlnstead, Co., are dealers in
coal oil, salt and such things as are
handled by commission merchants
They are selling Tenn, brand salt 81 90
per barrel; Ohio river salt $2.15 per
barrel. They are in position to make
the trade close prices as they can run
that line of business without any extra
expense, as they already have the stor-
age room and capable men as salesman
The trade is hereby notified that Sam
Lewis is no longer our agent, and in
stead of paying him profit to buy for
us we will pay same to the farmers.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Born, to the wife of j. E. Young,
Knifley, Sunday, May l, 1910, a son.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

| have very fine Jersey Bull. Fee
81 80 to be paid at the gate.
26-2t j. B Barbee
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

The attention of our readers is called
to the ''ad'' of The Jeffries Hardware
Store.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Read Frank Sinclairs ''ad'' in this
weeks paper.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Lost:-A dark gray sack coat. Finder
notify, j. Fl. Wormack.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11
Approaching Marriage.

Mr.. and Mrs. 10 N. Conover are send
ing out the following invitation:
Mr. and Mrs. 10 N. Conover
invite you to be present
at the marriage of their daughter
Dimple
to
Mr.. Cosby McBeath
on Wednesday morning, the twenty
fifth of May Nineteen hundred
and ten at half after nine o'clock
At Home
Columbia, Kentucky.
The bride to be is one of Columbia's
best young ladies and the groom is pop
ular business man of Monticello, clerk
In the National Bank of that city.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1910-05-11

Born. to the wife of Geo. Mclean ON
the 10th, "a son.