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The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
On The Road.

MIR. Ray Flowers, travelling repre-
sentative of the News. visited Burkes-
vile, Edmonton, Summer Shade and
several other points last week, and at
each stop he did fairly good business
for this publication.
At Burkesville he met a number of
old friends, found them enjoying good
health and making preparations to re-
ceive an increased spring trade. The
directors of the Cumberland County
Fair Association will make an effort to
give the best exhibition this year that
has been pulled off since the organiza-
ton of the Association.
In the last few years some valuable
improvements have been made in
Burkesville. A number of new and
handsome residences have been erected.
and others will go up this year.
The Bank of Cumberland is doing a
good business, there being a steady de-
mand for money, and deposits good.
The hotel accommodations are good,
courteous treatment unsurpassed.
hence the weary traveller is made to
feel at home.
Horace Alexander. the Chesterfield
of Burkesville, was met at Waterview.
There is not more polished gentleman
in Kentucky, nor one who will take
more interest in friend.
From Waterview he went to Summer
Shade, finding business lively. He
was encouraged by nearly all the mer
chants in town, Harvey. White &
Toomey have magnificent business
house and are receiving a fine trade.
Mr.. Oscar Harvey. who is connected
with die store, has just recovered from
an operation which was performed in
Louisville. He at one time was in
school at Columbia, and was exceed
ingly kind to the News representative.
Edmonton wls,sthe next point He
found the business of the Capital of
Netcalfe very good, the town crowded
with commercial travellers, and all
mankind at peace with the world.
On his way home he checked up at
Gradyville, stopping at the Wilmore
Hotel, where he received the best of
accommodations. The new bank re-
Gently opened at this place is doing
nicely, and for a nice calendar order
from this Institution the News repre-
sentative is thankful.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
Temperance Rally at the Court
house.

Sunday afternoon April the 9th, at
2:30. N, A. Palmer, President of the
anti-saloon league, will address the cit
liens of Columbia, at the court house
at 2:30 p. M, April the 9th, 1911. DIR.
Palmer is man of ability, and should
have good hearing. On Sunday even
ing at 7:30, there will be a union tenn
perance mass meeting at the Meth
odist church. DR.. Palmer will agar
address the people
DR.. Palmer will also address the peo-
pie of Cane Valley Sunday morning,
April 9th, at 1920.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Editor of News:-I noticed inyour is
sue of the 10Th, that the Denmark cor.
respondent stated that sold piece of
lsnd for twice its value. l do not
know who wrote the item, but the fact
is, never got the value of the land.
Furthermore, never knew piece of
land located near Denmark, to sell fol-
its full value, and it is the same way
over Russell county. A great deal of
the Russell county land is good, and she
has an excellent citizenship. What is
needed is better farmers and fewer
knockers. w F. Rowe
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

The PAUL Drug Company will re-
move their stock of goods into the
building, now occupied by Mr.. w. H.
Wilson, the 18th of this month Mr..
Wilson will remove his groceries into
the ell part of the same building. The
building in which the PAUL Drug Co.,
is now doing business, will be RACED,
and brick structure, running back to
the alley, will be erected which will be
occupied. when completed, by the drug
Company. Messrs. Frank Sinclair and
G.. w. Dillon will build on their lot at
the same time. 1t is our understand
ing that Mr.. w. H. Wilson has the
refusal of this building when ready for
occupancy. The two will be handsome
buildings and will add greatly to the
appearance of the square.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
THE CONTEST CLOSED.
Miss Nellie fOIIis, of this Place,
Who Took the Lead at the
Start, Won Out.
HEAVY VOTE POLLED LAST saturday.

The piano contest which has been GO
ing on for the past four months, closed
last Saturday night at ZOO o'clock. the
vote being announced at 900 o'clock,
showing that Miss Nellie Follis, of this
place, was the successful contestant.
Mrs. c. NJ. Russell, also of this city,
was voted second, Mrs. j. C. Brown
ing, Midtown, third; Miss Julia Price,
Columbia. fifth.
Ist prize. piano free. $3.50 90
2nd prize, $3.50 piano for 80 90
Bird prize, $3.50 piano for 100 90
4th prize, $3.50 piano for ITO 90
9Th prize, $3.50 piano for l20 90
In addition to above, numerous small
prizes were given to. the contestants
for sales of coupon books made by
them.
All day Saturday the friends of Miss
Follis, Mrs. Russell, Mrs Browning,
and Miss Price, were active. The vot-
ing commenced at a. m, and contin-
ued without ceasing until p. m. At
4 o'clock in the afternoon the race was
conceded by all who were interested to
be between Miss Follis and Mrs Rus
.Ssell, many believing that the latter
would be the successful candidate, but
Miss Follis' friends did not surrender,
and voted rapidly until the closing hour
While the Committee was counting the
vote, Russell & Co.'S, store wascrowded
with anxious supporters, and people
were also lined thick upon the outside.
At 8 o'clock Mr. l.. B. Hurt, at the in.
stance of the Committee, announced
the vote, showing that Miss Follis hac
won by over a million votes. Her sup
porters went wild, and those who work.
ed for other candidates cheerfully sub
nitted. The standing of the candidates
On the final vote is published elsewhere
in this paper.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

p Mr.. ]. M. Patterson, st. Louis, Mo-,
will make an address on Missions and
Methods of Church Work. at the Pres
byterian church, on Wednesday evening
at 7:30 o'clock. MIR. Patterson is a
field secretary of the Presbyterian
church for the south and southwest,
and will bring the information of an
expert in his line of work. Every body
interested in the development of meth
DDS and missions is cordially invited to
hear Mr. Patterson.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Our correspondents will please OBJ
serve the following: A number of them
are in habit of dropping in an cad" in
their letters for the benefit of their
local business men. 1t is worth ten
cents a line to publish that character
of matter, and such items will not be
published, gratis. For instance cor
respondent will say that the local mer-
chant has just received nice line of
goods and invites the people to call
That character of matter is an adver-
tisement and our price for such is ten
cents line for the first insertion and
cents a line for each subsequent inser-
ton. Another matter: Do not send
IN stock items without giving prices.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
At the Parsonage.

Last Sunday afternoon Mr.. Vervin
Compton, son of Mr.. Louis Compton
and Miss Pearl Kemp, daughter of Mr..
Squire Kemp, drove into Columbia and
to the residence of Rev. B. M. Currie
where they were happily married. They
left Immediately for their home in the
Portland country. This couple have
many friends in the west end of this
county, all of whom will be glad Q
hear of their union.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
MeIhOdists, Affection!

The Sunday school wants you, it needs
you, and you need it.
We convene next Sunday morning at
9:30 O'Clock the Pastor will deliver a
sermonette to the children, at IL o'clock
the regular Sunday morning worship
will begin. We earnestly request your
presence at these services; and cordially
invite others, who have no other church
engagements. A welcome awaits you all
Very truly,
B. M. Currie, Pastor.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Mr.. Sam Beck purchased one-half
interest in Mr.. Hugh Richardson's
grocery store, last week. The bust
ness will be conducted over the firm
name of Richardson & Beck. 1t is not
new business for Mr.. Beck, he having
conducted a grocery store here for
several years. The News extends its
best wishes to the firm, commencing it
to the purchasing trade.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
PREACHING NEXT SUNDAY.

w. H. c. Sandi6ge, Ebinezer.
F. ]. Barger, Egypt.
2. T. Williams, Columbia.
j. R. Crawford, Columbia.
G. W. Pangburn, Gradyville.
]. F. Black, Mt. Carmel.
j. F. Turner, Red Lick.
B. M. Currie, Columbia.
c. F. Breeding, Providence.
|. E. Ennis, Greensburg.
w. S Dudgeon. Midtown.
j. F Roach, Fry.
L. F. Payne, Morris Chapel.
d. Howerton, Zion.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Rev ]. F. Claycomb. who at one
time was pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, this place, but who has had
charge of a Church at Pontoosuc, ILL., /.
for several years, has removed, with
his family, to St,rrgis, KY A new
SI2. 600 church building has been erect
ed in that city, and Mr.. Claycomb call
ed to the pastOrate.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Mr.. J. B. Russell, one of Adair
county's best citizens, is now resi-
dent of Columbia, having removed his
family to this place. from Watson, last
Friday. He is occupying the home he
recently purchased from Mrs. Mary
Hudson, near the Fair Grounds. Co.
lumbia is glad to welcome Mr.. Watson
and his family.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

MIR. Geo M. Stephenson has pur-
chased Mr.. McBeath's one third inter
est in the two roller mills, and is now a
full partner of Mr.. G. B. Smith, Mr.
McBeath being entirely out of the bus
mess The latter publishes a card to
his friends which can be found in this
paper.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

A team representing the Russell
Creek Baptist Academy. Campbells-
vile, will cross bats with the Lindsey
Wilson club next Saturday afternoon,
the game to be played at this place.
Admission Is cents. Every body should
attend.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

A mare belonging to Mr.. w. G.. Hol-
laday dropped mule colt one night last
week, having only three legs. There
was no sign of the right fore leg. 1t was
killed after many people call d to see it.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

MIR. Thos. g. Purdy, father of Mr.. A..
D. Purdy, who married Miss Fife Do
honey, this county. died on the 23rd of
March at his late home. Bradfordsville.
He was 81 years old, member of the
Methodist Church. and one of Marion
County's most prominent wealthy citi-
zens.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Mr.. Will Young, the base ball player,
met with an accident last Saturday He
was in game at the Lindsay Wilson, a
ball striking his right index finger,
breaking it at the first joint.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Persons who have fencing and
timber on the Disappointment road are
requested to remove same in a reason
able length of time. The road at this
time is so obstructed that wagons can
not pass.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Ebert Sullivan and Frank Wade were
arrested in Russell County by Deputy
U. Marshall Ryan and brought before
the Commissioner here this morning.
The trial for Sullivan was set for this
morning; Wade's tomorrow. They are
charged with selling whiskey.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

All parties interested in breeding to
the best Saddle or Jack Stock are re-
quested to callat A. S. Chewing s barn.
Visitors who desire to inspect his stock
are welcome.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Rev. j. R. Crawford will deliver an
address before the Modern Woodmen
of this county, at the Presbyterian
church, this city, the fourth Sunday
night in this month. The lodge will at
tend in body. Every body is cordially
invited to be present.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
Lays Two Eggs A Day.

Mrs. E. A. Hurt gave her oldest
granddaughter, Miss Patsy Montgom-
cry. beautiful purple hen, that comes
into her grandmother's room every day
and gets on the bed and lays two eggs.
A hen like this will soon lay enough
eggs for Easter. She is a profitable
hen.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

The last day of March was very dis
agreeable. 1t was very cold and snow
ed at Intervals from morning until night.
The first day of April was bright but
cool.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

1t is quite fashionable to wear jewel
ry in this community. One dollars
worth purchased 81 900 votes the last
week of the contest.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

The advertisement of my stock will
appear in next issue of the News.
Regret that it could not be given now,
but application for register certificate
was lost, and therefore the delay
Not only will my stock be registered.
but will show the richest blood lines of
any horses in this part of the state
Call and see them. A S. Chewing.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

MEN and WOMEN, sell guaranteed
hose. 70 per cent. profit. Make $40
daily. Full or part time. Beginners
investigate. Wear Proof, 3038 Chest
nut ST., Philadelphia, Pa. 14-l2
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
Barred Plymouth Rock Fowls Ex'
clusively-Eggs Eggs.

10 eggs SlOO, loo eggs $500. have
fine grade of fowl stock from the
noted breeders as Pope & Pope, Louis
vile Ky Mrs. Ida H. Paxton.
l8-3m ROilingburg, Ky.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

We wish to call meeting at the
Methodist church, Asberry Chapel, on
the second Sunday in April, at p m
to organize Sunday School. We will
also have lecture, Value of S. S. In
struction. Every body invited
General Upchurch P. G.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
A Card.

We desire to thank our neighbors and
friends through the News, for their as
sistance, kindness and benevolence, and
for the many expressions of sympathy
extended to us in the recent loss of our
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. N. Whitlock.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Monday was county court and fair
crowd of people in town. Several very
fine horses were on exhibition. There
were a few mules on the market but
only two or three sold, prices ruling
high.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Every body in this community feel
relieved. The piano contest is over.
The largest votes were cast the two
last days.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

1t is our understanding that a new
Cumberland Presbyterian church build
ing, located in the Cane Valley coun-
try, was dedicated last Sunday.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Mr.. G. T. Rasner has opened fam
lily grocery in the stand formerly &C.
cupied by ]. B. Rasner. Every thing
is new, and the trade eff the public is
solicited.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
Eggs for Sale.

| have the pure barred Plymouth
Rock. The strain from Pope & Pope,
Louisville. 60 cents for Is, delivered at
Columbia or Knifey.
Mrs. Ben Thomas,
Ahsher, Ky.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

When paper is printed, looking
black and greasy, inferior ink is being
used or the ink fountain needs adjusting
This hint s'given for the benefit of a
real good paper were it not for the
press work. nr
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Columbia Lodge No 23O l. o. o. F.
will meet next Thursday night. There
will be work, and a full attendance is
desired.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Murrell & Willis. contractors. who
are erecting Mr.. Charley HEREFORD
residence, had to lay off several days
last matchmaking for shingles.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Judge Geo. Hereford, of this place,
has removed with his family to- the
country. He has purchased the farm
of j. P. Todd, known as the VIM.
Francis farm, lying on the Campbells-
vile pike. d miles from Columbia.
Judge Hereford, wife and daughter
make fine family of people. and our
citizens regretted very much to see
them leave town. The consideration
for the farm was $I,65O
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Bell Bros sons of Mr. John Bell,
are farming at lively rate at Montpe
lier. Corn ground all broke, oats sown
etc.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05
Saw Mill for Sale.

y A saw and grist mill for sale, every
thing complete. New 80 H P. boiler.
Ellis Bros. & Campbell, Pellyton, KY.
2t.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Columbia Lodge No. 90, F. and A
NJ, will meet next Friday night.
There will be work.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Boys, who are in the contest, can
call at the County Judges Office and
get their seed corn.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

| will grind corn at my mill every
Saturday. | will also sell shingles, and
have plenty now for the market, either
oak or chestnut.
l2.3m E.. A. Mckinley
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

You are welcome to call and see my
stock at any mime.
A. S. Chewing.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

| have nice five room cottage for
rent.
If. DIR. w. F. Cartwright.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

Mr.. l.. T. Neat has rented Mr.. J.W.
Richards residence and will remove to
it.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

1t seems but few days since Christ
mas, but one-fourth of 1911 is gone.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

z See A. S. Chewning's Stock before
you make up your mind.
The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

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The Adair County news., 1911-04-05

E. A. Mckinley
The oasis., 1911-03-25
A COLOSSAL UNDERTAKING.

Upon the fourth of April the Sixty-second Congress will con- vene in special session, and those who are to control the operation of it's functions are engaged busily in the work of preparation. The poli- tical landslide of last November gave to the democrats for the first time in sixteen years control of the House wherein must originate much of the most important meas ures, particularly those pertaining to revenue and disbursement of public funds. And it has dawned already upon the democratic mind that in assuming the great and inn pOrtant duties entrusted to the care of the party in the popular branch Of the national legislative body they have faced colossal undertaking.
 In the reform in the method of organization of the House, brought about by the insurgent republicans with the aid of the democrats, by which the Speaker was shorn of much of his power in being displaced from the commit tee on rules, and the more recent provision trimming still further the potential power heretofore ex- ercised by that eminent function ary, by placing the selection of the various committees in the hands of the ways and means committee, acting as committee on commit tees, and that ways and means committee selected by the demo- cratic caucus, the majority in the lower house of the incoming Con- gress has fixed itself to experience a detail of internal dissension and trouble.
 Under the old system that was terminated by the insurgent revolt in the Sixty-6rst Congress the Speaker had the appointment of all committees including the com- mittee on rules, of which he
The oasis., 1911-03-25
gro SAVE THE ENABLING ACT"

While at Phoenix Monday for mer President Roosevelt discussed the Arizona constitution, and while criticising upon some points the constitution adopted by the people in the recent election, particularly with regard to the recall of the judiciary, the eminent gentleman declared himself as in favor of ad- mission of Arizona to statehood under that instrument, and he ex- pressed a hope that it may be done speedily. He declared that the people of Arizona will have to live under the provisions of the consti- tuition they have adopted, that those provisions will apply to no other state, and it is not the business of the people of any other state what provisions are in the Arizona constitution so long as the government it provides is republi- can in form and not in conflict with the Constitution of the United States. And Mir. Roosevelt declared further that he could not consider seriously the proposition advanced by some that the initiative, refer endum and recall are not republi- can. He cited the case of Switzer. land, which has adopted those very principles; and he challenged denial Of the fact that Switzerland is republic.
 In the course of his speech Colonel Roosevelt uttered one very appropriate remark to the effect that it is not so much the form of the constitution that counts in the government of state but the spirit of the people. During the past year, through all the discussions leading up to the present situation, TIE OASIS has advanced that point frequently.
 As plain as it is the remark able speech of Colonel Roosevelt receives various interpretations. Radical pro. constitutionalists affect to believe it an inspired utterance foreshadowing President Taft's ap-
The oasis., 1911-03-25

committee had only the Speaker to cuss out. Now he will have four teen of his party colleagues to cuss for snubbing him and on that account there will be congressman out with knives for each other all about the House.
 It is expected that the new Con- gress,lwill endeavor also to revise the tariff. It is somewhat early to attempt any prediction of the probable results of its effort in that direction; but when there is con- sidered the wide difference of views upon that fruitful question held by various members of the democratic party, it goes without saying that the Sixty-second Congress will prove very interesting.
The oasis., 1911-03-25

proval ot the constitution as adopt. ed and its speedy approval by Con. gross along with that of New Mexico, at the special session next month. Opponents of the Arizona constitution continue to predict executive disapproval and regard statehood as dead isoue. They assert that even though Roosevelt's utterance8 foreshadow the action of the Presi. dent the approval of Congress can not be secured. That assertion may be true. But all such lose sight of the fact that in the present complexion of both House and Senate 1t will prove quite impos- sible to pass through both branches of Congress a direct resolution of disapproval of the Arizona consti- tuition. All that the opponents of such resolution would have to do would be to get the resolution on the calendar in the Senate in a position where unanimous consent will be required to secure consider. atlon of the measure. So long as they can keep such a resolution from the calendar as unfinished business they will have it where single objection will prevent con- sideration, and there are a number of senators who could be depended upon at any time to raise such an objection.
 Upon the other hand a direct resolution of approval of the Ari- zona constitution will have the same road to travel. When such resolution reaches the Senate unless it can be placed upon the calendar as unfinished business a single ob. jection can prevent its considera- tion at any time, which was the way the new service pension bill was killed in the Sixty-frst Con- gress, last month. A majority of the senators would have voted to pass the bill; but under the rules it could not be conducted to the point of unfinished business where the rules could be suspended and the bill passed
 And THE OASIS ventures to pre- dict that is just how it will be with any joint resolution either for or against admission of Arizona as a state under the present constitution or any other way.
 In this connection there is some talk in certain quarters about Saving the enabling act" To the mind of THE OASIS there is just one way to save that and that way is to leave 1t alone. No additional legislation with regard to state hood can be got through both branches of Congress- single ob. jection in the Senate can prevent And the republican majority in Congress is satisfied to let the mat ter rock along as it is. It should