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The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
Died in California.

A letter from Mr.. III. G.. Walker,
Charlottesville, to his sisters, Mrs.
Emily Burton and Mrs. Mary Cald-
we'll, this place, states that Mr.. G. G.
Turk, who was native of Adair
county, had recently died in Califor-
Mia. Mr.. Turk left this county abe ut
thirty-tive years ago, going to Missouri.
After living in that State several
year he went to California To our
knowledge he leaves two brothers, DR..
Jas. G. Turk, of Missouri, and Mr..
Sam Turk, Of Alabama. The deceased
was eighty-odd years old.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
Sudden Death.

Last Sunday afternoon Ray Hadley,
a boy about nineteen years old, died
suddenly near his home, McGaha, this
county. The deceased and four other
boys had gone to Sulphur Creek and
were in swimming. Ray was seen by
his companions to raise up in the
stream and with his hands wipe the
water from his face.
Immediately after drying his face he
fell backward, and when his compan-
ions reached him he was dead. He
was a son of John Hadley, and his de-
mise makes three sudden deaths in
the family of his parents in the last
thirteen months.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
Terrible Accident.

Irene, six year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson Conover, met
with fearful acciden. last Saturday
morning. Her father was grinding
cain ana she attempted to pull stalk
from the mill, when her right hand
got caught. tearing off all the fingers
but the thumb and little finger.
The suffering of the little gill was
almost unbarable, and it was trying
ordeal on the parents, who were
greatly distressed on account of the
sad affair.
After the hand had been dressed the
patient rested easy.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
Revival Postponed.

Owing to the Improvements now in
progress on the Presbyterian church
building the revival services adyer-
tised to begin the first of October. will
be postponed until Nov. 3rd, 1912. The
pastor will use the, October date at
Edmonton, the Rev. r. w. Lewis as
sisting. Miss Elizabeth Holiday Of
this place, will have the music. The
Pennsylvania Presbytery will meet
with the Columbia church, October
lS-2l
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

We received last week an obituary
written OH the death of a little child.
The writer's signed, Ellie and Laura. s"
We could not tell from the given
names the authors of the article,
hence it was declined. We will not
publish ARTICLES unless the full name
OF the authors are signed. We want
the name for our protection, not for
publication. This makes more than q
dozen times this statement has been
made. hence We trust we will not -e-
ceive another unsigned communica-
ton.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

There are but few persons in Adair
county who are more comfortably sit.
uated than Mr. and Mrs. NJ, L, Mitch
ell, who live in the suburbs of Column.
ola. Last Sunday, in company with
Mr.. Geo. Nell, News man visited
their coy home and was shown over
the premises by Mr.. Mitchell. He
has a splendid orchard, a fine straw
berry bed, ali abundance of vegetables,
and fruits of every variety. This
year he grew some very fine pears. but
not as many as usual. Mrs. Mitchell
has plenty of chickens, and one of the
finest cows in the county. Mr.. Mitch
ell takes great pride in his hogs, the
finest of breed. The dwelling is very
elegantly furnished. In fact it is
just the home to make life worth liy-
ing.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

The Adair County Co-ope ration
Meeting of the Christian Church will
convene with the church at Cane
Valley, beginning on Friday evening
before the first Sunday in October, 1912.
The program will appear in the News
next week. A special request is made
that all the churches in the county
send delegates and reports. One of
our State workers will be there and
w. j. LooS of Lebanon. will be with
US.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
Killing in Russell County.

Last Thursday near Lula, in Smiths
Bottom, Russell county, man named
ThurStOn and a man named Brown
got into difficulty and Brown stab
bed Thurston. They separated, and
ThurstOn made his way to Browns
house, secured the latter's gun and re-
turned to the field where Brown was
at work, shot and filled him. 1t is
our understanding that Thurston was
arrested
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Mr.. y. w. Scott, of Ruby, this coun-
ty, who lost his dwelling by fire in the
month of July, was here last Thurs
day to meet an INSURANCE. adjuster.
His property was insured for SI,1OO,
but the house was not quite finished.
After going over the matter Mr.. Scott
agreed to knock off forty dollars, and
the adjuster paid 81 ,O6O. Judge w.
w. Jones represented the claimant
and Mr.. g. p Smythe is the local
agent for the company.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Next Sunday will be Rev. J. II
Crawford's regular day at the Presby-
terrain church, but owing to the fact
that repairs are in progress on the in
terror of that building, he will preach
at. the IL a. m. hour at the Baptist
church. In the evening we will fill
the pulpit at the Christian church.
Everybody is invited to attend these
services.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Judge J. c. Carter arrived from
Tompkinsyille in due time, and about
10 O'Clock Monday morning he conven-
ed court. perfecting an organization
by the noon hour. He gave the grand
jury the usual instructions, and it rs
now at work. Mr.. Huddleston, the
Commonwealth Attorney, and Mr..
Gordon Montgomery, County Attor-
ncy, are looking after the States in
tereSt.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
A Call from Winchester.

Rev. J. r. Crawford, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, here, has re-
ceiyed call from the Washington
Street Presbyterian Church, Win
chester, KY. Rev. Crawford has
reached no decision, and it is hoped
that he will remain the pastor of the
Columbia Church. He is. however,
in correspondence with the church at
Winchester, and should he decide to
leave his charge here, due notice will
be given the congregation.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Mr. John Mcfarland, of Rowena,
returned from the State Fair with his
mind made up to buy an automobile.
He informed The News that his wife
and daughter, who accompanied him.
were prejudiced against the machine
until they made the trip to and from
Campbellsville to this place. They
are now perfectly delighted, and he
says he will sure purchase one. and
that at an early day
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
Valuable Land For Sale.

| have l65 acres of good land. in
three tracts which | will sell private
ly at bargain. Two tracts are in
Green county, near the Adair line, one
i'll Adair near the Green county line.
Good dwelling on one tract, and | am
using all three tracts as one farm.
Will sell any one, or all three of the
tracts.
40-2m Dr. J. j. Booker,
Miami. Ky.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
Quarterly Meetings 9TH Round.

Columbia, Tabor-August IFS
Sparksyille, Proyidence-Aug. 22-3
RenOx, Terry'S-Aug. 24-25.
Campbellsville-Sept. l4-l5.
Cane Naliey-Sept. 17-lS.
CampbellSyille CT. Sept. -2l-22.
W. F. Hogard.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

The meeting at the Methodist
church closed last Sunday night. The
pastor, Rev. j. w. Weldon, reports
that the church has been greatly ben
efitted, and that he has accomplished
what he expected at the beginning.
There were several professions, and a
general good feeling pervades the en-
tire membership. Love oneanother is
a Bible injunction, and such a feeling
must reign if church succeeds.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
sudden Death al GIenyiIIe.

The residents of Chenille were
greatly shocked last Saturday morning
when the intelligence spread over the
community that Mrs. John A. Chap.
man. who retired in good health the
evening before, had suddenly died.
She awakened about six o'clock, com
planning of her stomach, dying before
a doctor could reach her. Mrs. Chap
man Was Miss Helm, and was lady
highly respected in the community
where she lived and died. She was
about fifty years old and will be great
ly missed. Every body is in sympathy
with the husband and the other survi-
wing members of the family.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

An article that has real merit should
in time become popular. That such
is the case with Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has been attested by many
dealers. Here is one of them. H. W.
Hendrickson, Ohio Falls, Ind, writes,
'Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
best for coughs, colds and Group, and
is my best seller" For sale by PAUL
Drug Co
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
Each

The Postmaster General may make
provision for indemnity, insurance
and collection on delivery, with addi-
tional charges for service, and may,
with the consent of the Inter
state Commerce Commission af-
ter investigation, modify rates,
weights and zone distances, when ex-
perience has demonstrated the need
therefor.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

We learn from the Glasgow Republi-
can that Mr.. E. T. Willis, a former
citizen of Columbia, has just returned
from Macon, Ca, where he took a
special course in the drug business, and
is now full fiedged pharmacist; Mr..
Willis has been conducting drug
store at Glasgow for several years.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Few, if any, medicines, have met
with the uniform success that has at
tended the use eff ChamberlainS Collie,
Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy. The
remarkable cures of collie and diar-
rhOea which it has effected in almost
every neighbOrhood have given it a
wide reputation. For sale bt PAUL
Drug Co.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
Strayed.

A black SOW and two ShoatS. The
SOW will weigh about 100 pounds, the
shoats so pounds each. Another
black SOW with shoatS. This last
sow will weigh l25 pounds and the
shoats about 40 pounds each. All the
above stock is marked. The owner
can have same by paying for the keep
ing, and for this notice.
Burton Yates.
Near Zion Church,
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
happily Entertained.

The following young ladies were ell
tertained Tuesday by Mrs. b. f. Rowe
at her beautiful country home, in
honor of Mrs. P. A. Strange and Miss
Ruth Hensley, of JackSboro, Texas.
Mesdames Chas. Barnett, Leo Bal
dauf, Eros Barger, Rob. Reed, Bruce
Montgomery, p, A.Strange, Josephine
Rowe, Misses Jennye Mcfarland, Alice
Walker, Madge Rosenfield, Lucille
Shannon, Ruth Hensley, Mann Allen,
Katie Murrell were present
a Most bOuntiful dinner was served
and delightful day spent
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

A strange disease has struck cattle
in some portions of Adair county,
their tongues becoming sore and they
refuse to eat. A. ID. Todd, who lives
near town, has number that are
afflicted, and we also understand that
the disease is in the Bliss neighbor-
hood. The malady is also raging in a
number of other counties in the State.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

A large crowd attended the opening
of circuit court Monday, and all class
es of business fairly good during the
1ay. There were quite a number of
AnuIes on the markS, some changing
hands, prices ruling high.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
Died al FairpIay.

Mrs. Antha 10y, wife of Alvin 10y,
died in the Fairplay country last Sat
urday night. She was about twenty
five years old and was victim of con-
sumption. y great many friends at
tended the funeral services which oc-
Cured Sunday afternoon.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
New Livery and Feed Stable.

w. III. Golf has withdrawn from the
firm, Golf Bros, and has opened a
frSt-claSs livery and feed stable in the
barn known as the Coffey Bros, barn.
He has all kinds of vehicles. fresh go
ing horses and safe drivers. Feed in
abundance. When in Columbia, ask
for his stable.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Improvements on the interior of
the Presbyterian church will COM
mence next week. 1t will probably
require ten or twelve days to do the
work. While the work is in progress
there will be no services at the church.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Road oyerseers with hands were busy
last week, working the highways, all
over the county. Metal is what the
roads need. Grading without it does
but little good.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Next Thursday evening will be the
regular meeting of Columbia Lodge,
L o. o. +. Every member is urged
to attend. 1t is important
K. G.. Reed, n. G.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

A few nights ago-a small store house
on the Burkesville road, the store be-
ing conducted by Judge Lynch, was
broken into and between twenty-fi FIVE
and thirty dollars i'll cash stolen
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Hunters are well aware of the new
law requiring them to have license,
but few remember the clause requir-
ing that this document must be kept
in the pocket while hunting. This
seems little unreasonable, but the
trainers of the law desired to get the
best results and inserted this provi-
sion
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Mrs. Matte Naylor, who was the
wife of Rollin Naylor, died in Texas
on the 9Th OF this month. She was a
Miss McClister and nlre. ID Hr.J.
A. Young, this place, S:.s ;, =, sick
only six days.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

All the ministers of the Louisville
Conference will leave Adair county
the last of the week for Morganfeld,
where the annual conference will con-
vene next week.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
Closing out my entire stock of Gen.
sral Merchandise at reduced prices for
cash. Call and buy and save money.
46-N Henry INGRAM.

Mr.. Harrison Womack, who was
native of Adair county, and who left
here, with his family, many years ago,
died in Kansas City, Mo-, few weeks
ago. He was Sc years old His
widow and several children survive
him.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
Farm for Sale.

One farm 3 miles west of Russell
Springs, containing 80 acres all under
fence, 60 acres in high state of Guilt
walton and 20 acres in timber, well
watered and good house and out build
ings. ReSpt..
M II POWpI
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

L. W. Wheat sold a-suckling mule,
last Monday, to Geo. Ric-, for Sl25
This colt was awarded the blue at our
last fair.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Columbia Lodge, No. 50 Free and
Accepted Masons, will meet next Fri
day evening at 7:30 O'Clock There
will be work in the third degree and
all the members and members of sis
ter lodges are fraternally urged to at
tend. r. III, Durham, Master.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Mrs. G. M. Russell, who underwent
a slight operation in ST. Anthony
Hospital last week, will be able to re-
turn home IN few days.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18
The Hall Mark.

y person may be veneered and pass
for a time, but some expression will
be used by him that will mark him as
a YULGARIAN
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Rev. ID. III. Howerton delivered a
very interesting and able discourse at
the Baptist church last Sunday fore
noon.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

There were five additions TO the
Methodist Church during the meet.
ing. In many ways the meeting was
a success
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Mr.. Tilden Wilcoxson sold a mule
colt Monday to ]. A. Dulworth for
500.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Having purchased the interest of
Preston Miller, am now in business
for myself. Twill keep full line of
fresh groceries and invite my friends
to drop in or call my phone No., l66.
Prompt delivery.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

An unusually large crowd in town
last Monday.
The Adair County news., 1912-09-18

Near Zion Church.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-30
Mr.. AND MRS. JOHN CLEVER
IN A TRIPLE CELEBRATION

Surrounded by number of rela-
tives ana friends Christmas DAY. Mr.
and Mrs. John Clever, Of Eighth
street, celebrated the fortieth anniycr.
sary of their wedding. Mr.. Gievers
siXty-third anniversary Of his birth
ana incidentally, the festive season
IL was a triple celebration that Is
rarely duplicated.
Mr. aud Mrs. Clever were welded
forty years agn a. the Phoenix lo"a-
ton on Christmas day and sper;
about 1--WE years in Keweenaw county.
before coming 10 Calumet They have
resided In this city for the past thirty
five years. Five children are alive,
three daughters and TWO sons. The
daughters are Mrs. Thomas Williams.
OF Manistique; MIS-. William Barrett.
of Seventh street, Red Jacket; ana
Mrs. Minnie Porte, Of Milwaukee,
while the sons are John residing IN
Canada, ans Henry. of Calumet.
Both Mr. and Mrs Clever are well
known, having practically grown up
with the community, md the celebra-
ton of their ruby wedding is "a
source of mach pleasure To- their many
friends Mr.. and Mrs. Clever are IN
| Toying the best of health, and both are
looking forward To celebratins IN,
golden wedding ten years hence.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-30
CAROL cHoiRS IN DEMAND.
Salvation Army and independents Will
Be Kent Busy.

The members of the Calumet SaiNa-
ton Army carol choir will render d
number of carols New Years evening
1T the Kcarsarge NJ. T.. church. n spe-
cial street car has been engaged Ia
take the party tn kearsarge' leaVihE
Red Jacket AT 10 p. m. tn" choir
gave n carol service Saturday even
inc in the Army hall to crowded
CONGREGATION and did splendidly. Much
nraise is accorded the blind conductor
Walter Jeffrey for hiss training 81 the
choir.
saturday evening this week, the IN
depepdent carol choir of Calumet uh-
der the direction of Harry Epiett VIII
render "A number of carols in the sal
walton Army hall. The services VIII
commence at \ o'clock. This rs the
choir that rendered number OF 'or-
Wish carols on the streets of Red Jack
ct Christmas eve.
Next Sunday evening the chor 81
tho Tamarack NJ. T.. church VIII az
tend the Salvation army. and render
n Christmas program.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-30

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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-30
CHINESE TO MARK DAY.
Bio Celebration of New Years Planned
for Calumet Wednesday.

HoughtOn county's Chinese residents
are abreast of the times Since the
overthrow of the Manchu dynasty, the
Gregorian calendar has been recogni-
2ed In their native land, and the forty
i've Celestials located i'm the copper
country have determined 10 celebrate
with the rest of the world, the first
day of the new year Likewise they
have ADOPTED July 4 as their own
independence day and Will celebrate
with the "A mericans as they did last
summer.
Willie Lee OF Calumet has the honor
Of being host at this. the first New
Years celebration Of Houghton coun-
TVS laundrymen and All M them VIII
lather with him ON "Wednesday morn
ing. There win he big banquet AT
which Chinese dishes, wines imported
from China ard other connections 10
tickle the Christian Chinese appetite
will abound Practically all of the
copper country Chinese have adopted
the Christian faith, hut even those VINO
have not will celebrate, for January
! will supercede the old CHINA New
Year even i'm China
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-30
PARCELS POST STAMPS
First Supply is Received at the Ca'u'
met Office.

The first supply Of parcel posi-
qtamps for use i'm Calumet were re-
ceived yesterday. and after Wedhes-
dav will be- on sale for those WISH
ing TO take advantage of the new law
These stamps will have To he used on
all fourth class mail matter afte: Jan.
/ except permit mail" which con-
sists of fourth class matter weighing
not less than four ounces. ON TINS
permit mail" the regular postage
stamps are To be used and the charse
shall be- | cent for each ounce or frac-
lion thereof. But mail weighing more
than four ounces shall he charged nv
the pound
There are twelve denominations in
,he set received, the values being l. =
g. 4. :. 10. 20, %, 80. 10 and 81. BE
sides the regular issue of adhesiVes
for parcels there is a set oi specia'
marcel post postage due stamps. IN"
ynlues are /, ., :. 10 and - cents
The parcel post stamps are n novelty
as they are all printed in one color
red while the postage due stamps are
nrinted i'm green. The parcel posi-
stamps measure one by one ami one
kuarter inches between the perforatioh
lines In curved panel across the
top. supported by paneled perpehoic-
Mar column at each end, appear W"
.capital letters. Triangular ornaments
occupy both upper corners. The de-
nomination in large numerals is IN
each lower corner with the title oil
the subject and the word cents 'o'
"dollarD between.
The parcel post dre stamps are one
nv one and one half inches between
the perforation lines. In horNohta'
nane, across the top are the WORDS
", Parcels Post" and in a similar
nanel nj the bottom, Postage Due
IN Roman capital letters. A ne" s'''e
for weighing the parcels has ais" beeh
sunn,ied by the government.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-30
NEXT ATTRACTIONS FOR
THE CALUMET TAEATER
MADAME SHERRY" COMMA ON
JAN. 20-oPERA STARS
HERE JAN. 10.


'he theatrical dearth of the last
several weeks, will not be- broken nm.
III ihrre weeks from this evening
"heh Madame sherry" one of m.
most popular musical attractions that
mas ever been brought 10 Calumet win
be the attraction. There is lftle do,,ht
mat II viii be eagerly awaited. even
by those who have seen II ON prevjous
occasions for it will bring long
famine' To "a close
Theatrical men have been unable 10
explain the scarcity of suitable Of
ieringS at this season of the wear AL
though attractions of the cheaper
variety might have been obtained. the
theatrical managers of the copper
country have found ii impossible 10
secure bills up 10 the usual standard
maintained and have preferred 10 let
the footlishts be darkeneed To medi-
Ocre offerings.
one entertainment which has been
billed for Calumet and which is GER
tain To attract large audience is the
appearance here IN January 10 Of Gle
.cotti, the great Italian tenor and three
other grand opera stars in an operate
concert. CioccOuti visited CalumeI
several weeks ago. while on his va
cation, and ii will be remembered he
sang al the banquet given by the
Knights of Romolus in the Italian hall
so great was the appreciation of his
efforts then, that Calumet Italians pre-
vailed upon him Ia return later in the
season Tor n concert He will be as
sisted 10y Mime Clara Jensen, soprano;
Mime Emma Olsen. alto and Max Bmg
baritone. all of whom assisted Ciccott
with the san Francisco Metropolitan
opera company. The concert progra
viii include many of the best KNOW
opera numbers.
Manager Cuddihy of the Camme
thcater announces that the Frank f.
Long stock company, one Of the mos
popular repertoire organizations tina
have ever visited Calumet has beer
engaged for an appearance here II
April.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-30
PHI DELTA THETAS MEET.
Biennial General Convention Opens 10
CHICAGO.

Chicago, H. Dec. 3O-The Phi Del
Ia Theta Greek letter fraternity began
their biennial general convention in
Chicago today. with headquarters at
the Hotel I.aSalle. Several hundred
delegates are i'm attendance ard an
elaborate program has been prepared
for their entertainment during tn"
week.
Phi Delta Theta was founded at
Miami University IN 1SlS and with one
exception 1t is the largest Greek letter
society in point of membership.
Among the prominent men included
among it's members are the late Pres
dent Benjamine Harrison eN-Nice
President Adlai f.. Stevenson. former
Secretary of state John Foster, and
William Allen White, the Kansas edi-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-30
FRENCH GOLFERS CHALLENGE.
Would Meet American Stars During
Comma Season

New York. bee 30-An invitation
which American golfers consider tan
tamount 10 challenge from French
form of letter 10 Secretary Robert
G. Watson of the United States Coli
association from President T. Des-
champs of the Golf De Paris club.
Regarded as challenge. IL is the
first which French golfers have Of
fered the Americans, although Ameri-
can amateurs and professionals have
competed on French courses without
getting 10 the money"