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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-10
ROWeS X Roads.

Christmas passed off very
quietly in this corner of the
earth. It still rains nearly all
the time. Last summer we
prayed for rain, and now we are
praying for it to quit until Christ
mas is over. Such prayers don't
amount to much, so | think that
we had better let the will of the
will be done. and submit to it,
then things will go better.
/ forgot John ]. Turner's birth
day dinner in my other letter.
The day that John was 67 years
old his good wife set him a fine
dinner, and a few of US, his
neighbors, went and had a good
time.
H. C. Gaines lost a good mare
last week with collie.
Arthnr Selby's baby died a few
days ago. 1t was three months
old. This is five babies for them
dead. 1t seems that luck is
against them.
Brothers Percy, Aaron and
Mckinley, just closed a two
weeks meeting at Hayes Chapel,
with IL additions to the Meth
odist church.
Brother Craigg preached a
great sermon at the Oak Grove
church, the other night.
Cain Hans, an old man, died
at EstO, December p.
Miss Mollie Selby's condition
stays about the same.
Rosey Selby was visiting at
Thomas HaGley's, Christmas.
Mr.. Sam Stephens, of Coluln-
bia, and Miss Flora Cook, of this
town were married in Columbia
December 81, 1911, by DR.. Bar
ger.
Mr.. Lucien Leach and Mrs.
Lizzie McElroy were married at
Thomas Hadley's, December the
Oath, 1911.
Mr.. John B. Coffey and Miss
Oracle Shearer were married at
Allen Shearer's, December the
oath, 1911. Thomas Hadley of
ficiated at these last two mar
riages. Now to you all Il wish a
long life and much success.
May you all live to do good and
be happy in this life, and then
throughout eternity, is my pray
err.
Sallie, the wife of Newt Bry-
ant, fell the other day and was
badly hurt.
Oliver Hadley and wife took
their Christmas here.
Ada Bibee visited Rose Selby,
Christmay day.
Sam Stephenson and wife are
visiting Papa Bill Cook, this
week.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-10

1t is now reported that be-
cause we are going TO fortify the
Panama Canal, Great Britain
will greatly increase the fortifi-
cations of Jamaica, thus show
ing that international disarma-
ment is progressing in its we'll
established indianapolis
News.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-10

Bridges built of wire twisted
into candles, so common in our
day, were unknown prior to the
year 1860. when they were in
vented by one Richard Lee.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-10
Olga.

w 80 - 1AN'AAASo PA~Sy ~ $500
in this part of the country.
Xmas has been dull, on &C.
count of so much mud and rain.
Mr.. Sidney Coffey and his
daughter, Miss Pantha, of Ono,
have been visiting relatives in
this part during Xmas.
Mrs. j. W. Blakey is quite sick
at this writing.
Mr.. Hamer Kimbler is on the
sick list.
School was out at Union chapel
last Wednesday, and the county
Superintendent gave us resita-
ton which was much appreciat-
ed by all.
Mr.. Estel Coffey, of Ono,
spent Xmas in this part.
MIR. L. @. Kimbler sold 4 pea
fowls last week.
Mr.. John B. Coffey and Miss
Oracle Sherer, were quietly mar
ried last Sunday at the home of
the bride, by Rev. Thomas Had
ley, in the presents of a few
friends and relatives, with Mr..
Frank Helm and Miss Stella
Sherer as best man snd brides
maid. After eating a nice din
ner which was much enjoyed by
all, the bride and groom departed
for the home of the groom. The
bride is the youngest daughter
of Mr.. Allen Sherer who has
been a widower for several
years. His children are now all
married except one son, who is
somewhere in 30 years. Look
out girls they need a cook.
ANorth Missouri farmer whose
hog was killed by a train, wrote
to the company's claim agent for
a settlement. He penned his COM
munication thus: Dear Sir: NY
razor back strolled down your
track a week ago today. Your
Twenty-Five came down and
snuffed his life away. You can't
blame me, the hog you see, slipp-
ed through the cattle gate; so
kindly pen a check for ten, the
debt to liquidate. He received
the following reply: Old twenty
nine came down the line and kill
ed your, hog we know, but razor
back on railroad tracks quite of
ten meet with woe. Therefore, my
friend, WIS cannot send the check
for which you pine. Just plant
the dead, place Ger his head,
Here lies foolish swine
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-10
Farm Notes.
Prune the tomato plants.

Sheep are good stock to have
on the farm.
The cow test association is
great thing for any dairy locality.
Brood sows as we'll as cows
should be selected for their milk
ing qualities.
The manure that washes away
and is wasted represents an &C.
tual money loss.
Milk is an excellent food for
the young fowls, but requires
skill in feeding.
1t takes two years or more for
the white grub to reach maturity
from the egg.
The comb is as sure an indica-
tor of the health of the bird as
the tongue is of the person.
Young pigs need perfectly dry
quarters, especially during the
first weeks of their existence.
If in milking part of the milk
is bloody, stingy or unnatural in
appearance the whole should be
rejected.
The March pullets are the ones
that will begin to lay in November
if they have been given proper
care.
A hay cap will shed a reason.
ably heavy rain and keep the lar
ger part of the stack Of hay from
getting wet.
tits great thing to know jus
when a plant needs water. 1t is a
matter that requires close obser-
walton.
The very best kind Of a pen for
ducklings is one that can be east
iy moved from one part Of the
yard to another.
The condition of your neigh
boris field makes little difference
to you, Your attention should be
centered in your own. ~.
Old orchard can be renew ed in
such a way as to produce good
fruit for the family while the new
orchard is coming on,
The siIo enables the dairyman
to keep more live stock on the
same number of acres and at less
cost in feed and labor.
Shropshires are very hardy
sheep, their wool brings a good
price and they seem to be health
Ter than some OF the other breeds.
Naturally the cow that gives
the greastest profit is the one
that gives the most milk during
the winter for milk is then high
est priced.
Never give drugs to a horse any
more than you would to a baby
unles he is downright sick. Shut.
ting off his feed will cure all min
or ills.
The size of the tile to be placed
in a drain will depend upon the
length of the drain, the depth of
the distance apart the drains are
placed.
The high grade draft horse, the
product of a pure bred sire and a
good mare, has made one of the
most profitable industries upon
the American farm.
Veal calves in hot weather will
grow better if kept during the
day IN a dark, cool stable, but
the stable must be cleaned out
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26
HNTON ENTIIUsI.D OVER
IsIG RAILROAD BU ~lNE~N

The following from the Ration
Raug. is interesting
Unprecedented freight traffic for
this season uf tine year is th, CRAFTY
ing report which comes from santa
Fc railroad circles from whence"
comes news every f.w days of % neN
train crew placed iu service. Tee
cause for th, increasing amount OF
traffic put over the Sew Mexico III
visions go this early period in the fan
rush of grain and other marketable
produce b. not attributable 10 any
particular cause and has been con
ndrutly predicted hos those observunt
pf the causes affecting "a prosperous
year, both iu general business MS we'll
as agricultural lines The iu-rush ~
traiuc from the north ana south mas
kept the local switch crews and tho
mountain pushers unusually busy for
the past two wee IS, ~ one time last
saturday evening Ave south bound
frvights were ON the line between la
Iunta and Uator. This condition of
affairs Is fast approaching situation
similar tu M. busy times before th"
DAYS OF tho "out or whom the FRUIT
service contributed uu important part
| to a rush business A we'll founded
rumor states that large part Of the
| rcd bail freight, now sent over the
] southern route. viii soon boz sent over
| the northern route on account of rea-
sons affecting the economy OF trans
uuriutIou commission houses
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26
LEFT HANDLERS SCARCE
ARTICLE AT PRESENT
souti,unW pitchers Few aud var Bc.
tween SAYS Arthur Irwin, veteran
scout at Highlander.

New York sept 90 Aftcr several
weeks spent ln observing the work ui
Young players bee th" minor leagues
throughout "a, country Arthur IT.
win. IA, veteran scout of the N"W
York Americans. has come To- the
conclusion that IA" lett BANDED pitcher
is dying out
rive cumh,d the bushes this year
as never before" said Irwin, on his
return tu New York, land uoyccr ala
/ see such scarcity of sou'hpa"s
They are not to be- had.
MY experience o. the sam" as the
experience Of other scouts with whom
] have talked. I cannot account Tor
H. except ON the theory that lcil
handed persons are getting are IN all
walks at life.
- my travels this season saw
very few left handed pitchers, fcWc,
than ever saw In all my years u
baseball Iil venture the predicii"
that next season Their" win boz fcwci
new suuthpaws In the blk league.
than la any season IN twenty-five
years"
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26
She GAVE UP
ALL HOPE
Physicians Failed To Help Mrs,
Green, But She Finally Found
Relief in Cardul.

Meetze, va.--Mrs. ]. c Green Of this
place. says: II suffered with Womsniy
troubles 80 that 1 could hardly sit up
Two OF tho best doctors IN our town
treated me, and I tried different medl.
cinea, until ! gave up all hope Of ever
getting we'll.
One day. decided 20 try some Car.
dui II did 40 much for me that
ordered some more, aud Il cured mel
Today. feel as we'll as ] ever did Ia
my life
The pains and the trouble are all
gone. feel like another person In
every way. | wish every sufferer could
know what Cardui will do for sick
women"
A few doses OF Cardui AZ the right
time, will save mRny big doctor bill
by preventing serious sickness.
II tones mp the nervous system. and
helps make pale cheeks fresh and ROSY.
Thousands of weak women have been
restored 20 health and happiness by
using Cardui. Suppose YOU try a.
II may be Just the medicine you need.
M Write o. Ladies Advisory Dept. Chaiia,
nooga Msdiins Co, Chattanooga. Tenn ~ Npefidl
Msirscfi0At. ana "a page ho0k Hume lisaiiaeui
~ vaAsa,' ssai 10 piaia usappa ~ isesss,'
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26
LINCOLN BEACHEY
IS PREMIER BIRD
MAN OF DAY
Although 26 Years Old Has
Flown 0ftener and for
Greater Distance in Aggreg-
ate Than Any Other Two
Aviators in America.

Lincoln uc8cuoy who viii make two
bipinuc flights each DAY 80 the Sew
Mexico state fair needs uu introduce
tlou to the American public His name
is q housohbM WoNd wherever acro-
u.utics are discussed Although but
20 wears OLD. Doc has flown more miles.
FIRST 600 dIriEihir balloons and later
Ah cu thD u.rupluue cnme into use. in
that typ, oft aircraft than amy other
aviator loo the world Indeed. % is
quite vitilu the limits at truth to say
that be- has Flown ortouer ana Tor "a
grcater distance in tho aggregate than
any other two ayintors in the United
states.
During tho year i91I BHch,y fcw
on two hundred and nry days. cover
ing au average distance uf ufty miles
e dly, or total OF i2.Ipu milos These
flights we're made loo almost every
state Goo tu, union. and under all sorts
OF conditions wind nor rain nor any
other adverse conditions nave ever
prevented Ucachcy from flying ON
time, Nut once in am ms career "a an
aviator haas hc failed Co 900 every Zee
uuircmuut coz contract, For these rca-
sons. and because &C uis willingness
To ubupc. be- is the highest paid cx-
hibIuon flyer lu tho world and his
services .r, wur, boo demand than gny
other 20, flies boo wind thtt uo other
aviator BOO OBJ, world will dare Goo face,
not bcoaus, De-, is fuoInariy but bee
cause Dee BE- th, master aviator who
knows just what tD do aud how Co do
IT,
His famous dip over Niagara Falls,
under tb, great international bridge
and through the gorge is today &C..
gtrdcd ns the acme of daring and
SKIN: and his climb To- % height ut ll-
IGt2 tc,t at chicago last August q
worlds altitude record, and his de-
scent leo eleven minutes with motot
dead, stands as the most Spectacular
| feat seen SO that great meet noted
| tor its spectacular features.
"A, may br daredevil but bee has
| tee confidence which comes from c2
pcrlouoo and expert knowledge. " he
appears 90 be- very yonturcsomo he AL
500 displays to tho highest adyantag,
his pluck ana skul Ito doesn't hest
| tate tY talk, risks because Dee know
what ur c.u d". uo is realizing hl
| ambition Goo become in 1ll respects.
| master aviator.
Bcp,h,y's sensational slIdcs, dIps
and Nnirls, cause even th" aviator
| themselves SEQ catch u,.r breath 10
lmal,mout Nothing seems too diHi
| cult for him. tie VIII ny auywH"r'
uuB 100 .uy umo and s known az ma
IMAM who win tok, more chances thai
ans other aviator bon M. world
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26
CHICAGO CUBS MUST
TOE THE MARK IN 1913
Rules Requiring Players Ia Cut ont
Dupc sticks aud Retire 40 Curiew
Time ~ be- ISigidiy Enforced.

Chicago sept 26-Thc following
rules in large type have been sus-
pended Zoe thy club house of the CHI
,uno cubs.
10 am members ot the Chicago va
tiuual League baseball club. The 80"
lowing rules viii be enforced during
the season Of 1913.
T. Tho usc OF Intoxicating drinks
Of any Kind is absolutely prohibited
@ when tho team is at home every
PLAYER must report at IN" p"rk m
uniform not later than 1880 On
each day ana must boz ui tho 'icld d'
least one hour before game time
whether az home or abroad.
g. An players must 70" IN iheir
rooms for the night not later thuh
midnight and should arise not mtci
than y a. tu.
The smoking of cigarettes %
absolutely prohibited.
Mr. Murphy reiterated inst these
rules riRidN would bee enforced Vh''
|are similar Co those Ice force in the
/ Pittsburgh NutluuulH
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26
SILVER CITY ELKS
Bazaar SUCCESS
Jose D. Sena, of Santa Fe, Who
Assisted Antlered Ones in
Campaign for Coin, Returns
to His Home.

Tho Elks hn2utY b,iC ut silver city
during the nst several days was "a
big success ami approximately $1,000
viii bp Melted us the result OF the fair.
according CO. Jose ID. S,ua clerk OF
tho supreme court who WAS in Albu-
uu,uup today GA route from
silver city Goo hIa home iu san
90 Fr. M Soma went to 800.
Yer Clty for tho purpose ui assist
ing tnr Elks thrr, Goo sct in the money
uu thc bazaar SOME months ago MI
s,nu directed similar haznar boo san.
Go 30 witch proved such % great sue.
cess That the silver Cly Elks demand.
ga that ~, assist Boa the direction of
their entertainments
rho SILVER cay Ells ar, oll boost,
rrt said M syub today 'ihey Rn
uut and worked hard ana ns n result
u,ltpd 20 neat sum uf money Whiri
Nil form the nucleus of a huildini
fund Vih wllrh au ElkF home Ni'
he built as uuickN nH the necessary
prollmlnariea can De arranged.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26
CHESTER. OWNED BY
TRIMBLE, SECOND IN
EVENT AT TRINIDAD

Trinidad. colo, Sept 26.-Two
thousand people witnessed the events
nt IA, county fair yesterday. John
b. Cooper made "a most successful
uigh, ln Curttss bipluue. lie rose
10 un attitude of 1900 feet attained
spe,d OF furty-livc miles an hour ana
remained In the air twenty-five min
utr4. ITO sailed over the city from
she fair grounds and went north OF
thp grounds probably eight miles.
Lord Lndley won second ana third
boats and iho race in the county
horse pace or trot, shorty u. was
second McIdIer and Chester. W l.,
Trmnlr ot Albuquerque, owner fin
ishrd ONE two Boa three straights Ia
.2.Jg Tho Cant and Honsley string
won "a, cow huy relay race Two ana
u half miles Purse. flOo.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26
RIVERS BEAT HIMSELF
IN THE MAND0T FIGHT
Now Declared That Mexican Light
weight Went cut aud Had Good
Time Friday Before Right.

los Angeles, CAL sept. 2d.--Iha'
In, foolish conduct OF joe Rivers. b'c
Al,Xicun lightweight who was deica'-
ed here ON Labor day hy Jo" Mund"t
Of Sew prlous. was responsible" for
losing IA, fight. b. nov being de
.cI,r.d hy many followers of the game.
n is claimed that on the Friday night
before the fight Rivers went OUT on -
joy expedition ana broke trn'h'i'E'
getting back iu his camp M"hu"S
morning. when he entered the rms
10 b. said that Rivers was simply "l'
in and was easy money Tor the Ne"
orleans boxer.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26
MUCH INTEREST IN
COMING BOUT
Go Between ALI Higgins of
Roswell and Pete Shaugh-
messy of Forth Worth to Be
Fast Proposition.

Roswell y. ". sept 25.-Alfrcd
Higgins of Roswell and Pete shaugh-
messy ~ &c. Worth are ln daily train.
Ing for their coming bout. Thursday.
october 3rd. ut the Armory in tlos-
Welt This bout is 4chvduied TO go
ten rounds und viii be- preceded by
nc least fifteen rounds OF CLASSY pre-
luminary boxing This bout 81 Co DO
high class- thctc can Dee Bo duunt OF
That ON tho extent of TIE patronage
accorded to the promoters ot this bout
largely depends the nature of tututo
cards. The management has gone to
double expense 60 get q high class
man Tor th.s card There seems lit
tie doubt That the crowd win be- the
largest that ever attended "a nstic en-
counter in Roswell.
Alfred Higgins phenomenal record
iu tho ring To date. which shows that
Dee has never been defeated, is attract.
ing couutr, wide attention. and h Us
predicted that within ninety days ho
viii have chance to meet two OF the
best mlddioWcights la the business
who have already signinod their desire
to take on Higgins.
/ Pete Shaugnucssy is one of the hest
known pugillsts IN tho country. ",
l has met some OF the best men in the
/ business and has never been Knocked
out There is uu doubt but that De-
. ST., make Higgins 90 good battle. %
+ % b. certain these boys VIII give Rus
we'll fight fans the greatest run foi
their money they have ever rXpcriunc
cd
Fight nns alI over the valley 1r,
/ King about this match aud ordor
for sent reservations are already com
Iur iu The Nrmpry whore this con
test is 60 Dee staged. viii lac $50 urrang
I'd that every seat In the house win b'
a good one. and indications are tina
this ideal stadium viii be taxed q
capacity
These ho,g work out every after
noon az the Majestic thoator. His
gins works ut three O'Clock an'
Shaughncssy ut four o'clock. visitor
are welcome 90 AN times.
y. a. Marichal has already received
three challenge. from nigh class met
who wish To take the winner OF TN
contest one of them being from AZ
Nurnl. who meets RAY bronson 100 ~
Louis th. gath OF this month. Masir
viii iu AM probability be- 1u band q
ifsuc his challenge personally. ISL
Hector uf Denver ana Jack carson
ALSO of Denver have issued challenge
through their managers for the Win
u,r of this bout
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26
SAFETY BUG FAST
SPREADING SAYS
Mr.. KOUNS
Santa Fe Official Who Will
Preside at Kansas City Raj.
ly Tells of Movement TO
Conserve ReilrOad Men.

Kansas city, Mo-, Sept Sc. W
Souns. general manager ~ the Atchi.
son. Topeka 4 santa Re railway, was
ln kansas City yesterday, having come
from sihlcy whore DE Inspected the
Work Of constructing tue companys
new bridge over the Missouri river
The structure is built ON the piers of
the old bridge. and the work has ocon
carried ON without interfering with
traffic when finished the work VIII
represent an expenditure OF more than
S2.UUo. 900.
Mr. k0uns has been SELECTED Ia pre-
side over the safety rally which the
railroad men cot kansas city Will hold
IN Convention hall saturday evening
october 10. he By deeply Interested la
toe subject.
THE extraordinary number ~ per-
sons KILLED and injured every day has
aroused tho interest of our whole
people. MIR kouus said THE fact
that 60 or go per cent OF those whose
lives are taken. or Who are injured,
was due either Go the earclessness 81
themselves CO., of fellow workmcn. sug-
gestrd the organization of safety
First department ou tine santa F",
ana many other railroads. The idea
| be- CO. spread the doctrine ct safety with
IL Wow of reducing Go, number of ao.
ridcuts by observance ut greater care.
"a number oft roads. after confer
ring together. lately decided tnnt "a
| meeting OF railroad employees at some
| central point would give more prom
incnDc to tho Importance Of the qucs-
| ton. and help Go spread the watch
| word uf care. such meeting has
been arranged for convention halt va
| Kansas city ON october ~. 4 pro-
| gram OF Interest and along safety
FIRST lines. has been prepared. r, g.
| Richards ot the chicago y Northwest
| crn W r Tyler, general manager OF
the Frisco. q. ". Egan. general claim
agent of the Baltimore q OHIO, lsatah
| Hate 90 the santa Pc. ana other not.
able men will address the meeting
| Five minute talks viii be- heard. The
| talks Will Doe illustrated with pictures
| IA is expected That employers ant
their families from springfield. To.
pcka, Scdalia. Monorly 30 Joseph an,
uthrr nearby points viii attend, an,
| tho several roads are preparing fnl
this movement The subject is of sucl
vital importance that the roads f"e
the need ct pushing it in every way
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26
DAYS NEWS OF SPORT
HOT OFF THE WIRE.


Sow Haven, Conn For the first
time sine, 1859 Wesylan scored ON
tho Yale team Yesterday and forced
thr BIur eleven Geo us limit 10 win
Ds Hour, cot 90 to o The score was
"a %, at Geo o. and the game fast
drawing go 81 CLOSE, when captain
splIdur of Yale. plunged through
th, Wesleyan luo for four yards nnd
o. touchdown frpm which "a goat was
Kicked.
Wuuwauiosa. WIS ralph DE Pnl.
ana made 20 Circuit of the Naudorbilt
cop ruurs, boo bis Mercedes az q 3-milo
clip
san Francisco John llurRan,
champion three. cushion billiard play
o. of tnr world, won his first game
of "a IaO. point match aith Joe Car.
urt here last night. one hundred ANA
tN,ut, two innings were played ni
40, cnd of whic b the score stood
lIorgau. 90. carney 60. Each made
o. run ~ five points
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26

You've been sleeping Ia the tclo-
phone booth. ! believe. said the man
ager OF the summer hotel
Yes"
now, 20 Nuu like"
So lll stick 90 the booth. !
rather lik, the room Isn't large, but
its ruz, '.- Kansas city star