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The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
LAMENTABLE DEATH.
The Wife of Mr.. E. G.. Shaw Dies
Suddenly While Sitting in
a Chair at her Home.
A NATIVE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

Mrs. Bette shaw, who was the wife
of Mr.. E. G. Shaw, the well-known
contractor, died last Friday morning
about 80 o'clock.
About six weeks ago she was con-
fined, and had not done well since the
birth of her baby. Friday morning she
felt much better, got up, made up the
bread for breakfast. and when her hus-
band left for his place of business, she
was sitting in chair, and remarked
that she felt much better Mr.. Shaw
had been gone but few minutes when
the alarm was sounded. When the hus-
band and friends reached the scene.
Mrs. Shaw was lying upon the floor.
gasping for breath and in a minute or
two was dead
The deceased was about forty-two
years old, was born and reared in Cum
berland county, having become a resi-
dent of Columbia about six years ago
She was a Jealous member of the
Christian church, and was ready for
the Masters call She was very kind
lady, liked by all her neighbors.
/ She leaves husband and seven chlld-
rem. The baby is very delicate and has
the whOoping cough which makes this
death doubly sad
This community joins the News in
extending to the sorrowing husband and
children profoundest sympathy.
The funeral services were held in
the Christian church Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock, conducted by her pastor.
Ed. Z. T. Williams. The interment
was in the city cemetery, many sympa-
thizing friends being present. There
were many flowers.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
DEATH OF Mr..
7. F. NELL.
The End Came at Somerset Where
the Deceased Resided With
His Family.
A NATIVE OF ADAIR COUNTY

Relatives of the subject of this writ
ing received the intelligence of his
death which occurred at Somerset Fri
day Morning at 8:l5. He had been in de-
cllnging health for several months, but
his condition was not regarded as
serious until a few weeks ago. He
was victim of a complication of
diseases, and he was attended by the
best Of physicirns and his devoted wife
and affectionate daughter, Miss Esther,
who taught music in the LindseyWil
son. this place, three years ago.
When the civil war came he enlisted
in the Federal army, serving in the
18th Kentucky Infantry, Hobson's regi-
ment. He was a gallant and courage
Gus soldier. ever ready for duty,
At the close of hostilities he returned
to Adair county, and later was happily
married to Miss Mollie c. Hindman, a
sister of Gov. ]. r. Hindman, who
visited lis brother-in.law a few days
before his demise. believing that he
was in no immediate danger when he
returned home.
The deceased was about sixty-eight
years old, and was a son of George
Nell, who died many years ago.
The deceased was a Jealous member
of the Methodist church, and was very
active in the affairs of the organization.
His death brought much sadness to
the people of Somerset where he was
honored and respected, and to his many
relatives and former associates in his
cid county-Adair
The interment occurred Saturday
afternoon at Somerset, after religious
exercises, a large circle of friend!
being present.
The surviving wife and daughter
have the tenderest sympathy of the
people of Adair county, who knew the
husband and father to be an honorable
an useful citizen.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
District Conference at Russell
Springs.

The District Conference of the Meth
odist church which was held at Russell
Springs last week was very largely at
tended, and the hospitality of the Rus
sell Springs people was excellent. All
who attended gave splendid reports of
the entertainment and spoke in highest
terms of the treatment received at the
hands of Russell Springs people.
Rev 7. L, Hulse, P. E. Presided over
the conference in his usual courteous
and uniform way. Rev. B. M. Currie
was the Secretary.
There were present % pastors and 43
regular delegates, besides a large
number of visitors from the several
charges of the District.
The reports made by the pastors from
the several charges showed that since
the last annual conference, last Oct
there have been over 1000 conversions
over the District and 572 additions to
the church had been received.
There were besides the pastors, fl
local elders, deacons and preachers in
this Columbia District. all of whom
were passed before committee, their
characters passed and their license re-
newed
There were more men who appear
ed before the conference asking for
license to preach, and after close ex-
animation they were also granted
license by the conference.
One preacher of the Baptist church
was also received and recommended to
the annual Conference for recognitio on
of orders
Mr.. c. o. Moss, Gradyville, KY was
elected Lay Leader for the ensuing
year.
C. o Moss, Gradyville; A E. Shell.
ton, Monticello; j P. Smith, Burkes.
vile; R. ID. Moss, Greenville; were
elected lay delegates to the annua
Conference with Gov. Hindman and W
S.Knight alternaues.
Revs. B. M Currie, J. H. Walker,J
A. Johnson, G. W. Pangburn, J. P
Van Hoy, J. l.. Murrell, were elected
the licenseing committee
When it came to the question of fix
ing place for the next District Cor
ference, Burkesville, Monticello an,
Evansville all contended for it witt
Burkesvile receiving a majority Of tn
votes.
On Thursday morning Bro. HulS
preached at IL O'Clock, and dedicate
the splendid little church that has jus
been completed by the Methodists o
Russell Springs and their friends.
The Conference adjourned Thursda
p. M, after adopting resolutions o
thanks and expressions of deep sympa
thy for the P. E., in his recent sorrow
commenting his faithful and courteou
endeavors as leader of this Distric
, during the last years.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
Honor Thy Pare nts."

The creator of the universe, has said
in his Holy word, for US to honor father
and Mother, that our days may be long
upon the earth which the Lord our God
hath given us. There can certainly not
exist in any boy or girl a more loving
or admirable trait. than to honor those
who brought him or her into this world,
and when our father and mother gets
old and almost unable to care for them
selves, then it is we should remember
what they have done for US when we
were young. Our dear mother, who
even went down into the valley of the
Shadow of death to bring US forth into
the world, amply repaid us for more
than We shall ever be able to do for her
in this world, though we might live a
thousond years; and the tender care,
loving devotion and trouble and worry
we have all caused our mothers since
birth, will never be repaid in this
world. God bless our mothers, and
any boy or girl who does not have that
true devotion for his or her mother;
they are unworthy to be called son or
daughter. Neither do like to hear a
girl or boy call their mother the ''old
lady," 1t arouses my ire every time |
hear such a word used.
| Usually children who refer to their
parents as the "old man" and "old
lady''-are empty headed, and deserve
the severest kind of punishment. l do
not care if they are so years old, a man
or woman should never get too old to
respect their parents. If am informed
correctly there are some girls in this
country who ought to have been watch
ed more closely by their mothers. | do
not approve of allowing young girls to
have their way under any circum-
stances, because the "loose rein" has
often caused their ruin, but when a girl
prevails against the admonitions of her
mother, she alone should suffer for it,
and the people ought not to look upor
the whole family in disgrace.
Now, to what are we indebted tt
father, l will say great deal, at least
| thought so, while mine lived in the
world, l know that l sadly missed hi.
words of advice and consolation aftel
he passed into the Great Beyond, ever
then l was only ayOuth. Since hav'
been a man | have never realized wha
fathers assistance was, | have hat
to fight life's battles alone without tn
advice and help of a father. The fathe
provides for his children and most o
them love their sons and daughters, ant
will make any sacrifice in his power TO
them, and if boy or girl does no
tenderly care and protect and help t
make life enjoyable for his or her faith
er. although he may be aged and imfirr
they are not worthy of being respects
by the good people of the community
God almighty has made US men ant
women and if we do not honor on
Fathers and Mothers, we do not ODE,
the instruction He has given in Hi
word, and the penalty will come.
Fred Mclean.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14

Mr.. j. eager Yates. who is largely
interested in the manufacture and sale
of overalls, was in Columbia last week
and called to see the merchants Of
town. On account of railroad facilities
and other advantages, the company has
decided to remove the factory from
Charlottesville to Lewisburg, in Logan
county, and in the future the company
will be known as the Buckskin Overall
Company. Mr.. Yates will continue to
travel, selling the best overall manu-
featured in Kentucky, or in any other
State.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
Goods Stolen.

Last Friday about noon Mr. Robert
Hancock, who runs wagon between
this place and Campbellsville, reached
Columbia with load of goods, several
boxes being for Patteson & Denny.
When said firm examined their consign-
nent it was found that eighteen ladies'
vests, two work shirts, fifteen yards of
allover lace and several union suits
were missing, all worth eleven dollars.
Mr.. Hancock says that the box which
contained the stolen goods could not
have been robbed between Columbia
aad Campbellsville, as it was in the
bottom of his wagon and other boxes
piled on top of it. He feels sure that
the robbery was committed In some
depot, and he will report the matter tc
the railroad authorities.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
Flag Day.

The Governor of Kentucky in COM
mon with the governors of many other
states, has issued proclamation max
ing Wednesday June II, Flag Day. 1t
is suggested that all citizens decorate
their homes with the stars and stripes
See that old glory shall float from all
public buildings asd churches. 1t is
hoped that our people will give due
acquiescence to this patriotic move
ment
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
Picnic.

On Saturday, July l, 1911. there will
be an all day Picnic al Irene, KY. bet
ter known as the DR.. A. Shirley farm,
at the mouth of Robinson Creek in Tay-
lor County, Kentucky.
There will be refreshments of al
kinds, good music and Doll Rack. good
shade and seats for all, and Good order.
At o'clock we will give $3.50 Gold
Bracelet to the Prettiest baby on the
ground under l year old. Come and
enjoy the day with your friends. Sat
urday, July |, 1911.
w. o Hendrickson,
c. D. Campbell
Committee.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14

On next Sunday evening the services
of the Baptist church will be held on
the lawn at w. A. Coffey's residence.
The hour will be z o'clock. Please be
on hand promptly and the service can
be concluded before it gets dark enough
for lights This hour will enable US to
have early supper and then go to the
service in the cool of the evening A
Male quartet will sing. Every body
cordially invited to attend.
d. H. Howerton, Pastor.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
PREACHING NEXT SUNDAY.

W. H C. Sandidge, Greensburg
z T. Williams Pleasant Hill.
j. R Crawford Edmonton.
G. W. Pangburn Elroy.
]. F. Black Cane Valley.
J. F. Turner Mt Pleasant.
j Menzie Mosbys Ridge.
B M. Currie Columbia.
T E. Ennis Pleasant Valley.
j F. Roach Good Hope.
L Payne Mt Carmel.
ID. H. Howerton Columbia
w. B. Cave Pleasant Ridge.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14

of the school, which, in good school,
is far superior to that Of the average
community respectfully on the street
corner, or near country store
S. Regularity and discipline not only
during school hours, but all the time.
g. Continuous employment night and
day, especially for boys, just when
they ar passing the dangerous age.
z. Increased love for, and apprecia-
tion of, father and mother at home.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
Committee.

notwithstanding the hot weather
fair audiences heard Rev. Hulse at the
Methodist church Sunday afternoon
The vivid lightning and threatening
storm interferred with the attendance
at the evening service, but good SER
mon was heard from Rev. B. M. Cur
RE. ED. 2. T. Williams preached en-.
tertainingly forenoon and evening at the
Christian church.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
Snapped by Our Photographers.

Keep your pins straight and stick
then securely. An underskirt showing
below the top skirt. looks tackey
When yeu-are about either of the
hotels, do not occupy the propritors
chairs when bis house is full of guests
In speaking of your parents, do not
say the old man, nor the old woman"
Such expressions do not Indicate good
breeding
Do not enlarge upon a news item after
it has been told you. Give it yer batum
or do not repeat it.
When you enter church remain until
the services are concluded. unless ill
ness forces you to leave.
-
Do not go to church building, walk
all round it, looking through the win
dOws, to discover VINO is present be-
fore entering.
Do you know that the minister some
times discovers tobacco chewing in the
church, and that it is very annoying.
Instead of preaching he feels like
leaving the pulpit, taking you by the
arm and leading you outside.
/ Chewing wax in an assembly of peo-
pie is detestable and should not be in
dulged in.
/ If there is a scandal ahoat, be care
! full how you handle it. In fact it would
/ be much better not to listen, then you
could not repeat.
-
Do not write ANONYMOUS letters. Of
all the contemplate acts that is about
/ the meanest.
If you hear some young ladies name
mentioned in disrespectable manner.
not one of her relatives present, then
defend her good name.
"a
If person wants 20 give you advice
that he will not take himreif, give him
I the go by. He is not capable of in
structing. ). & V
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
PRIVILEGES for Sale.

The privileges of the Russell Springs
Fair will be sold to the highest bidder
on Saturday July l, 1911, at 2 o'clock
p. m, in Russell Springs The author
tiles reserve the right to accept or re-
Ject any or all bids that may be received.
Fair begins August 8, days.
j. P. Clayton, Sec. ty.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
For Sale.

A acres o. land four or five acres of
good timber, being part of the John
L. Lapsley farm, lying on north side of
Jamestown and Columbia road About
one and fourth miles west of Esto, KY.
Mrs. Emerine Collins,
1881 Gould st.
32-6t Dallas, Tex,
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14

Mr.. Abba, Eubank, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. F Eubank, has accepted a
position with the PAUL Drug Co. He
is a very capable and Industrious young
nan, and we predict that he win be at
tentive to business and will make a
success.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14

We are opening up this Week the
seasons latest novelties in EmbrOidef-
led SWisses, 8OrdeEed Lawn and ether
desirable Wash Dress Goods and trim
mings. Russell & Go.
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
No. $3.50.
REPORT
OF FhE CONDITION OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

At COL UMBLA, IN THE STATE or
KENTUCKY, AT THE CLOSE
OF BUSINESS JUNE. 7, /9II
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts ..... ..... 76 1853 sc
Overdrafts. secured and unsecur-
ed NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 80 AZ
U. S. Bonds TO secure circulation rs 600 90
Bonds. securities. etc Sc 064 45
Banking house. furniture. and
fixtures. ................-... 600 90
Due from National Banks mot
reserved agents. 461 10
Due from State and Private
Banks and Bankers, Trust
Companies and Savings
Banks ....................... 167 IS
Due from approved reserve
agents. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 526 81
Checks and other cash items.... 9W 81
N ties of other National Banks 5a5 90
Fractional paper currency, nick
els and cents. n "a
Lawful money reserved in bank,
viz: Specie. ss1 60
Legal-tender notes. ........... = 900 891 60
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer Is per cent. of cir
| culaIlOn}... .................... l ZoU W
Total NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1877 O52 SO
LIABILITIES.
C 4pi al stock paid in............ Is 900 90
Surplus fund ..................... Is 500 90
Undivided profits, less expenses
and taxes paid ............... l 529 48
National Bank notes outstanding 25 900 90
Due to other National Banks
Dividends unpaid ................
Individual deposits subject to
check. Observation-Disclosures. 100 023 p
Total. Observation-Disclosures. sl67 052 SO
STATE CT KENTUCKY
| COUNTY OF ADAIR J
l, E. H. Hughes. Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my know ledge
! and BELIEF. Ell HUGHES, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th
da June uf 1911.
G. P. SMYTHE N. P. A. c..
Commission Expires. Jan. "a, 1914.
CoRRECT-Attest:
! HENRY N. MILLER, Director.
BRAXToN MASSIE, Director.
JAS. P. BEARD. Director
The Adair County news., 1911-06-14
ATTITUDE

The efficiency of school is directly
proportional to the success of the teach
ers in inspiring the pupils with desire
to do something. When they begin to
want to-" the rest is easy and the
future hopeful.
The Question is not so much that of
ability as what one would really rather
do.
ADVANTAGE OF GOING TO A BOARDING
SCHOOL.
L. The breaking of evil associations
2. Good resolutions attendant upor
entrance into new school community
8. Broadening influence, morally and
intellectually, which comes from inter.
course with Representatives from many
communities
4. Necessary influence Of the spirit
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-11-02
GIRL CRUSHED TO
DEATH BY TRAIN

NEW YORK, Special.-The fate of
her father overlook Miss Lillian Berry,
of Ossining.
Not half a mile from the place
where her parent was killed by a New
York Central train six years ago, the
girl of eighteen was caught between
the side of a train and a waiting room
and crushed so that she died a few
hours later.
Miss Berry, who was graduated
from the Ossining High SchoH last
June, was taking a course in a COM
mercial school in New York. with
girl friends she started Thursday
morning TO take a 7:1S train for the
city and her school. They reached
the Main Street crossing in Ossining.
which is not guarded by gates, before
the arrival of the train. The girl left
her companions and started to cross
the tracks to the southbound station.
Before Miss Berry reached the plat
form, which was filled with acQuain-
tances and neighbors, the Croton local
she had expected to take caught and
crushed her against side of a rooted
and partially open structure used as
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-11-02

the lmperialists have recaptured Ham
kow from the Chinese rebels the rev
oluuonary forces dC.;erting the city in
thelr Right after yesterdays battle
The Imperialist army is reported to
nave taken possession Of Hankow to-
day.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-11-02
PRIEST STABBED
WITH HATPIN
FATHER EDWARD MEYERS NOSE
TKANSFIXED ON DEADLY BARB
OF FAIR TRAVELLER

r { II NJ D n ID, V VA.,-Special.-
Rev. Edward Meyers, o. S. B., pas
tor OF st. Mary's Catholic Church, is
a man who loves a joke about as
much as any of them, but the some
what ludicrous accident which befeII
MIN a few days ago is far from ap-
pealng to his sense OF the ludicrous
According to a report apparently
coming from the most reliable of
sources. he was recently transfixed on
a woman's hatpin. Worse still. the
deadly shaft went clean through his
nose entering one side and coming
out of the other.
The woman, ii should be explained
did not maliciously wound Father Ed
ward. on the contrary, she deeply
iafnepted the harm done by her steel
barb.
The stabbing occurred on a Pull
man car, just as the train was pulling
INTO Baltimore. Father Edward. as
well as the woman and her escort
were in the same sleeper Something
caused the car to lurch in such a
manner that the owner Of the hatpin
was almost thrown of her feet. In
falling. she tilted towards the priest
with the result indicated
so great was the force Of the i'm
pact between Father Edwards nose
and the hatpin that a serious and
painful wound was inflicted For a
time blood poisoning was feared. as
considerable swelling set in, but
meoical aid has now set things right.
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a temporary waiting room. Her skull
was broken, one arm was almost torn
of and a sleg was broken. The still
breathing girl was dragged several
feet along the station platform be-
fore the train stopped. She was taken
to a hospital i'm the vain hope of saw
ing her life.
Miss Berry's father was killed near
Sing Sing prison, where he was su-
pervising blasting operations for the
railroad. His mind upon his work.
he did not hear or see the train which
killed him.
The railroad is charging its track
taclllties at OSsining and preparing
Tor electrificatiOn. Pending the build
ing or an overhead station, with safe
bccess to all passenger tracks. an over
head bridge haG been set up, which
IS seldom used by the townspeople
The village authorities have advocated
the boring OF a tunnel, but the rail-
road engineers have replied that a
tunnel would cost $4,000 and would
De useless after the overhead station
was in place.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-11-02
CAT She HEARD
WAS PICKANINNY
Richmond Couple Left Squalling
Ebon Cherub at Chester
field Home.

r l c H N o D, V vA,-Special.-
Friday morning about daybreak Win
tree Chewing, who resides near
Hallsboro, Chesterfield county. was
ava kened by a loud knocking at his
window and by cries for him to Git
up quick"
He recognized the voice as being
that of an estimable old colored wo-
man whose home is about one-fourth
OF mile distant, and replied that he
would come as quickly as he could
dress.
This didn't suit Aunt Mary Robert
son, who said: mo: don't Won take
no time TO put on your close. You
JUS poke you head out Of the window
and can tell you all about il" And
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-11-02
Arrested on Girls, Charges.


Ci1AHhSBURG, ". VA, Special. De-
claring that they had been lured TO
west Virginia with promises OF OBJ
talning employment as Mattresses at
hiBher wages. only 10 be looked uD and
az the point Of revolvers held prisoners
anna Wilson and Sarah Shulhmer
ptettN young girls OF Canton o. YES
teroay caused the arrest and imprison-
ment OF James Elmich and Ones Domi-
nick Italians, OF Meadowbrook
beIore United States Commissioner
Moore the prisoners are accused of ,tioI
latlng the national white slavery act
ana ana they are to be examined by him
tpLlorrow. w. p: Camp. a justice of
sentenced them TO serve six months
each in jail for carrying concealed
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-11-02
is PRESIDENT OF
CHINESE REPUBLIC

PEkIN, Special.-General Ii
Huan Cheng, the revolutionary
leader, today notified all the for
eign consuls at HanIxOw that ne
has been proclaimed president OF
the new Chinese republic, accord
ing to advices received here.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-11-02
REBEL LEADER
MAY RULE CHINA

PEKIN.- Special Announcement
Of military dictatorship over China.
with Yuan Shi Kai at the helm of
the Imperial ship Of state is immi-
nent The Imperial party has aban-
dOned itself to the cOunsels of Yuan
Shi Kai, an edict having been issued
comforting the title of Imperial Min
lister upon him.
Although Yuan Shi Kai's reputation
hangs upon his aggressive policies in
statesmanship and his ability as a
warrior, he is counselling peace in
the present instance in the belief that
China can only be saved through
granting practically all the demands
of the rebels.