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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-18
And Cigarettes Blamed As
Cause Of nef Insanity
Common Pleas Court AdIourDs
Until June "a
Other Items Of Interest From
Temple Of Justice

OF the insanity OF Mrs. Marie b. Wood.
duff, aged 80 years, of Centerburg,
who was conveyed to the state hospi.
tai, Columbus. Saturday morning by
Sheriff p. j. Parker.
The affidavit in lunacy was filed in
the probate court of Knox county Fri.
day afternoon by John Woodruff of
Centerburg, husband of the unfortun.
ate woman.
The medical inquest was conducted
during the afternoon by DIR. S. Robert
Best and DR.. w. o. Phillips. 1t was
shown by the physicians certificate
that the woman's insanity was hered-
itary, superinduced by the smoking of
cigarettes. 1t was shown that the wo-
man was addicted to the excessive use
of cigarettes and that her condition at
times was dangerous and that she
threatened bodily harm to the men,
bers of her family. The unfortunate
woman does not believe that she uses
cigarettes and to the physicians stated
that she never used "the weed"
Mrs. Woodruff was taken to the state
hospital on Saturday morning.
Common Pleas Court
Judge e. M. Wickham heard the di.
vorce case of Leete Bell vs.. Rowenna
Bell on Friday morning and took the
case under advisement. Court was ad.
journed shortly before the noon hour
until Monday, June "a, when Judge
Mansfield of Richland county will be
ON the bench for several days.
The first cases on the assignment to
be heard by Judge Mansfield are the
following:
Davidson VS.. Higgins.
Hastings VS.. Giffin.
Loveridge vs.. Evans.
II these cases are concluded speed.
lily then Judge Mansfield may hear
other cases before the return of Judge
Wickham to the bench in this county.
Next week, Judge Wickham will hold
court in Licking county and while
Judge Mansfield Is holding court in
this county the week Of June "a. Judge
Wickham will hold court in Mansfield.
Judge Wickham will return to this
county sometime the latter part of
June and will adjourn the May term
sine die.
Still In Session
The budget commission is still in
session at the Knox county court house
fixing the tax rate In the city and
county for the coming year. The com.
mission will probably complete its
work Saturday and the various rates
will be published next week.
To Perform Marriages-
A license to perform marriage cere
monies was granted the Rev. H. H.
Hurley, pastor Of the First Baptist
church, by the probate court of Knox
county, Saturday morning.
First and Final
| Samuel Thatcher, executor of Ann
Thatcher, has filed first and final &C
count in probate, showing the follow
ing: Received $9,447.1O. paid out 81,
1886, balance $1,9S3.24.
Inventory and Appraisement-
| In the matter of the estate of George
w. Grandstaff, an inventory and ap
praisement has been filed, showing the
following: Real estate, $3.50.
Marriage License
Andrew J. Banks, government EN-
ploye, Cincinnati, and Ava c. Adrian
art teacher, Mt. Vernon:
Deed Filed
Virgil Wolfe to Clyde Thompson, 81
acres In Jackson, $1,000.
| sSs--------~
One trouble with this suffering OLE
country is that the kind of family tina
used to be satisfied with a parlor or
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-18

Der Of the city corps OF teachers,
roasted our Teachers"
Mr.. J. J. Kirk of the high school
faculty spoke next on "The Course of
Study"
The Anal response was by Mr.. Fred
Hagaman '0l on The Association y
AS quickly as possible following the
banquet. the floor was cleared and
dancing was enjoyed until o'clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-18
+ + + + + !. /. + + 4! /! + + /
BIRTHS
4. + + + + + !. + + + !. + + 1.

A son was born Thursday afternoon
to Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Hays of Co
shocton avenue.
A daughter was born Saturday
morning to Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ]. Agnew
of FreGericktown.
A son was born Saturday morning
to Mr.. and Mrs. s. B. Tarr of East
Burgess street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-18
An Interesting Program
Given During The Evening
Which Was followed By Dane.
ing Until | O'clock
Committees Are Named For
Next Year By President

with an attendance larger than mas
been present for several years, the
thirtieth annual reunion and ban.
quet OF the Alumni Association of
the Mt. Vernon high school was held
at the Pythian Armory Friday even.
ing.
The event this year was complete
success in every way, the program
and banquet being extremely enjoy.
able. An especially pleasing feature
of the evening was the dancing which
, followed the banquet. About seventy.
five couples danced to the music fur
nished by the Rails orchestra.
The spirit of the occasion was evil
dent everywhere about the hall at all
times during the evening. The ad-
dresses were all of an encouraging
spirit and interest in the maintenance
and support Of the alumni association.
The toasts were not long, the speak
ers having been previously instruct
ed to prepare their responses as brief
as possible.
At $3.50 o'clock the entire assem-.
blage was seated except the class Of
1912. Immediately after all were
seated, the class marched into the
armory and were seated at center
table over which was strung colored
electric lights and other special dec
orations Of gold and blue, the class
colors. The Armory was otherwise
very prettily decorated with colors of
gold and blue The 1912 class was
greeted with a hearty burst of ap.
plause on its entrance. The supper
served was excellent, 1t being of three
courses.
The program of the evening was
begun by an overture by the alumni
orchestra composed of alumni mem
bers.
The address of welcome to the class
of 1912 was given by Mr.. c. v. Critch-
field OF the class of 'S7.
The response to the address of wei.
come was made for the class by Mr.
Albert Culbertson.
Two vocal solos by Mr.. George Kel.
ley-"I Long For You" (a)-"To You
(b), was the closing number of the
program.
The roll call of the classes came
next aid was as follows:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-18

One trouble with this suffering old
country is that the kind of family that
used to be satisfied with parlor Or
gan now needs pianola and tour.
ing car to be even reasonably happy.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
Coming to the Front

MIR. N. B. Miller, Jr., of Springfield,
No, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs, N.
B. Miller, former residents Of Column
bia, is coming to the front He has
been teacher in the High School at
McAlister, Okla, for several terms,
and recently he was elected principal
of the institution with a substantial
increase of salary. A local paper has
the following to say of Mr.. Miller:
The promotion of Nathan B. Miller,
Jr e., teacher of science, to the principal
ship during his third year as teacher in
the McAlester schools is a source of
gratsfication to his many friends.
Mr.. Miller is young man of attrac-
tive personality and he has been i'm
mensely popular with students and fell
low teachers.
Born in Kentucky, he has lived since
childhood in many places, but most of
his life has b9en spent at Nevada and
Springfield, Mo. He attended West
minister college of Missouri, receiving
his A. B. from the former institution in
1908. In 1910 he received the B. S. de-
gree from the university of Chicago.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
a Girls Wild Midnight Ride.

To warn people of fearful forest
fire in the Catskills a W ung girl rode
horse back at midnight and saved many
lives. Her deed was glorious but lives
are often saved by DIR. Kings New
Discovery in curing lung trouble,
coughs and could, which might have
ended in consumption or pneumonia.
1T cured me of dreadful cough and
lung disease" writes w. R. Patterson,
Wellington Tex. "after four in oul
family had died with consumption, and
and l gained 81 pound" Nothing Sc
sure and safe for all throat and lune
troubles. Price SOC and s1.O0. Tria
bottle free. Guaranteed by Paul
Drug Co.
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Death at 0Wensby, Ky.

On January Is, 1912, Mrs Olive
Powell, the beloved wife of Mr.. Mont
Powell, and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. o Order. peacefully closed her eyes
in the stiffness of death, after an il
ness of about three weeks with typhoid
fever. Olive was devoted wife and
daughter. and noble Christian woman,
having confessed her Savior and united
with the NJ. E. Church, at the age of
10. She was 81 years old, and leaves a
husband, father, mother and numerous
other frienos. The funeral services
We're held in Esto church, by Rev. c
NJ. Deener, in the presence of large
circle of friends, after which the re.
mains were laid to rest in the Phelps
graveyard at Esto.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24

scientific men are hunting for the
cause. And some think they have found
it in the gnat. If l have ever seen a
buffalo gnat, do not know it. But we
must investigate him, and be ready II
this disease comes among us to know
something of its cause. have bought
only about one hundred dollars of the
adtitoxin during the past year, less
than one third of the year before. The
color people still continue to show a
falling off in the deaths from consump'
ton, and will show more and more so,
if they continue to pay attention more
and more to sanitary rules which have
been given them. In the death rate in
our county, consumption shows one
death for five and one half of all the
deaths. Now in conclusion, | wont to
call the attention of all the registrars
to the Importance of informing me i'm
mediately of every death reported to
them from consumption, typhoid fever,
pneumonia, diphtheria, scarlitina, whoop-
ing cotgh and measles. With their help
and co operation l think can show a
better advance in the general health,
during this year than is contained in
this reprrt. Respectfully Yours &c.
U. L. Taylor, Health Officer.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
HIGH CLASS
PICTURE SHOW
A Place Where the People Of Co.
lumbia Can Spend Evenings
In Enjoyment
WILL START IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS.

The residents of Columbia will Ger
tainly be gratifed to learn that first
class picture show will start here in two
or three weeks.
Mr.. Ray Conover and Mr.. George
Montgomery will be the proprietors, and
they left Monday morning for Cincin-
natl to purchase the outfit and to make
all necessary arrangements.
They have secured the hall in the
new Sinclair building, over w H. Will
sons store, in which to entertain the
people.
Only frst-class pictures will be put
upon the canvass. 1t will be place of
amusement, such entertainments as to
merit the endorsement of Christian
people.
Picture shows have become quite pop
ular, and all towns the size of his place
support one. We are glad to make this
announcement, believing that the peo'
pie of the community will enjoy the
entertainments, and will be glad to
patronize the promoters.
Since writing the above Mr.. Geo w
Lowe has taken an interest MIR. Lowe
will have charge of the music. The
name of the show will be the "The Par
lor Circle"
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New Roller Mill.

Mr.. Hugh Richardson and j. W..
Walker, of this place, have purchased a
Midget Marvel Roller Mill which will
be put in operation in this place as soon
as the mill building can be erected.
The site will be the lot, on the Camp
bellsville pike, where a store house
was burned some tine ago. The mill
will have capacity of twenty-f five bar
rels per day The proprietors hope to
have the mill in operation by the first
of March
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
The Meeting Closes.

The series of meetings at the Presby-
terian church, conducted by Rev. ]. R
Crawford. closed last Sunday night.
The meeting was begun two weeks be-
fore and during its session the pastor.
delivered many able and interesting
sermons. Notwithstanding the weather
conditions were very unfavorable dur
ing its progress, the attendance
throughout was good. Sunday forenoon
and Sunday night the church was filled
to its capacity. The sermons during
the series were spiritual and full of in
formation. As result, there will be
several additions to the Church and the
congregation was evidently greatly re-
vived
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
' Left for GreIna Green.

Mr.. Ethel Bryant, who recently re-
turned from Oklahoma. and who has
been making his home in this place
With his brother, Mr.. Walker Bryant.
and Miss Ida Bryant, daughter of Mr.,
and Mrs. Valentine Bryant, left Con-
cord church last Sunday ior Indiana,
and are doubtless married BY this time.
Mr.. bryant is an industrious young man;
knows how to make his way in the
world.
The bride was one of the best young
ladies of the neighborhoood. When they
return al! will be forgiven, and We
trust that happy future is in store for
them.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
A Large SasSairaS Tree.

A few weeks ago the Atlanta COnsti-
tuition published the diment:ons of a
>assafras tree, growing in that locality,
and reported it as the largest one in
the world. Gov. J. R. Hindman, of
this place, seeing the notice, cone uded
that he would measure a sassafras
growing in his yard, believing that It
was larger than the one reported from
Atlanta The measure was made ac-
curately and the circumference shows
II feet and five inches, one or two feet
from the ground The Atlanta report
showed its tree feet in circumference.
This shows that the tree in Gov. Hind
mans yard is almost double the size of
the one reported from the South.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
Graded School Notes

Rev. D. H. Howerton attended chap
ell exercises at the Graded School FRI
day morning and gave most interest
ing talk. He plainly put before the
pupils the value Of their time spent
in school. He showed why it pays to
get an education.
Every room at the Graded School was
kept comfol table through the cold spell.
A thermometer is kept in each room
so that the teachers may keep their
rooms a. the right temperature.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
Turn Back May Isl. 1911.

Could l reverse the flight of years,
Turn back the tide of time,
Divest myself of worldly cares
And live in youthful prime;
Blot out the sense of human woes,
The heritage of age,
And write of visions youth bestOws
On life's unwritten page.
Exchange the burden born of years,
While each its mark displays,
Though still more fleeing each appears
Since boy-hoods balmy days.
JANUARY 16, 1912, I A. NJ.
Now listen what say.
I'd do without delay
I'd turn 'er back to-day,
To bout the first o May
An thar I'd let FER stay.
j. I. Jones.
Montpelier, Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
Died at LiboIy.
Montpelier, Ky.

Mr.. William Hall, who was seventy
odd years old, the father of Mr.. L. V.
Hall, former citizen of Columbia, died
at his late home, Liberty, KY, one day
last week. He was timer by trade
and a good citizen. He leaves a wife
and six children, all grown. His wife
was a native of Greensburg and
was a daughter of Mr.. John Toomey,
Who conducted a hotel in Greensbrug
for number of years.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
Married in Louisville.

On Wednesday, the 10th of this
month, Mr.. David Rice, who is one of
Adair county's best citizens, and Mrs
Matte Vancleave were married in
Louisville where the bride resided. Be-
fore her first marriage the bride was
Miss Matte Turk, a sister of NIB.
Mary T. Harvey, and she resided in Co.
lumbia. She is an excellent woman,
and the groom. as above mentioned, is
a frst-class gentleman. The couple
are now at their home, near Mt Carmel
Adair county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24

During the months of January AND
February we will send the Adair County
News and the Daily Courier-J Journal,
one year each for S4.0O. The Daily
Courier-J Journal six months and the
Adair County News one year for S2.75
The Daily Courier Journal, three
months and the Adair County News one
year for $500. Remember that this
unprecedented offer is good only in the
months of January and February. Now
is the time to subscribe. This is Presi
Dental year and every body should
keep posted.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
Bank Officers.

The first National Bank met on the
9Th of January and elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year.
Brack Massie. President.
Il. N. Miller, Vice President.
E. II. Hughes, Cashier.
Bruce Montgomery, Asst Cashier.
DIRECTORS.
Brack Massie,
II. N. Miller,
J. D. Lowe,
2. T. Williams,
]. P. Beard,
A. NJ. Mercer,
J, T. Montgomery.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
GRAND JURY.

the JurleS Tor the present term OF CIT
cult court.
GRAND JURY.
w. P. Dillingham;, J. w. Coy, R. F.
PAUL., w. A. Garrett, Frank Neat, l..
B. Hurt, G. W. Staples, S. L. Banks,
j. B. Russell, R. L. Roe, j. E. Clay
comb, j. F. RIAL, Foreman S. L
Banks.
PETIT JURY
j. 3. Beard S. L. Sandusky, j. w.
Jackman, Robt. Hudson, j. F. Pat
teson, Grover Grissom, 10. Sandusky,
J. P. Hutchinson, Ham Sinclair, w F.
Squires, W. E Andrews, G. F. Suits.
Baker Jesse, L. &. McClister, Lucien
Yarberry, W F. Sanders, Melvin Bing
ham, A. G.. Todd, H. B. Garrett, J. A.
Darnell, F. W Shepherd, W. T. McFar-
land, C. M. Bault.
BY ISLANDERS.
r. H. Price, Lee Grissom, Junius
Holt, Junius Pickett. j. R. Conove-,
LATE Akin.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
WelI.knOwn Here.

Mr.. Julius Leon, who was well-known
to many people in Columbia and also to
the citizens of Jamestown, where he
once engaged in business, died at Wag-
on Mound, New Mexico. few days
ago. He was 62 years old asvictim of
pneumonia. He had been sick since the
9Th of January. He was at the time of
his death employed by a Chattanooga
hosiery concern. He was gentleman
well-liked by all his acquaintance. He
was an Elk and a Mason.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
Temperance Resolutions of the
Churches OF Columbia.

Whereas, A brief review of the tenn
perance movement in Kentucky calls
for heartfelt gratitude to Almighty
God for the many victories which have
been achieved over the allied liquor in
/ terests.
Whereas,a courageous fight has been
waged for several years past to extend
the county unit from the precinct to
that Of the county, excepting cities of
5000 population and over.
Whereas, Under the existing laws 50
of the 1l9 counties in the State have
been swept into the dry column; and
81 of the remaining 24 are wet"
because of cities within their borders
which are accepted by the present
County Unit Law.
Whereas, The friends of the temper
ance movement were exceedingly en-
couraged during the last campaign that
both Republicans and Democrats
pledged themselves, if elected. to use
their power to place on the statutes an
Unqualified County Unit Law.
Whereas, The temperance people
note the fact, also, that the friends of
the County Unit Measure elected the
speaker of the House, and controlled
the organization of both the Senate and
House of Representatives. Therefore,
Be it resolved:
l That we, the United churches
presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, and
Disciples) of Columbia, KY, in mass
meeting assembled, assure our legislat-
ors in the General Assembly now in
session at Frankfort that our interest
in the County Unit Law pledged in the
last campaign has not abated.
2 That we affirm our confidence ir
our Senator, Hon. e. Bertram, anC
Representative, Hon. w. S. Sinclair
that they will use all their influence tt
secure the passage of an Unqualified
: County Unit Bill in accord with thu
wishes of their constituents.
That copy of these resolution
be sent to each Hon. Mr.. Bertram, ant
Hon Mr.. Sinclair, one to the Adai
County News for publication, and on
, to be spread on the minutes of the Co
lumbia Ministerial Association.
Signed:
z: I, Williams,
J. T. Page,
j. R. Crawford,
Il. c. Baker,
D. H. Howerton,
Walker Bryant,
j W. Weldon,
Frank Sinclair.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
Notice.

will offer for sale at my residence
near Columbia, KY, on Feb. 10th. 1912,
the following to the highest and best
bidder.
Four head of horses. two fine jacks,
one mule, cattle and hogs One pi ano
and other property too tedious to men,
ton Sale begin at 10 a. m. Terms
made known on day of sale.
1926 S. III. Mitchell.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
Get a Suit.

We are now showing our spring sam
pies of mems Suitinss. from two of the
best Tailoring establishments lin Gin
cinnati and Louisville. Our suits
are made to your measure, and the
prices are from $500 up for full suits.
We've had 20 years experience in this
kind Of work. We guarantee fit and
perfect satisfaction.
Russell & Co.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24
Card OF Thanks.

We wish to express our gratitude
and heartfelt thanks to the people who
so kindly waited on our beloved daugh-
ter and wife, Olive Powell, during her
sickness which resulted in death on
Jan 18th. 1912. Mr.. and Mrs. H. O..
Order and Mont Powell
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24

A son of Mr. F. A. Lewis, met with
a serious accident one day last week.
He was out hunting and was carrying
an axe. In getting over a fence ne
fell, and fell upon the axe, cutting a
cash four inches long in his right leg.
DR. Cartwright dressed the wound.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24

A good time to take out life insur-
ance is at the beginning of the year
The best dividend paying company, per-
fectIy reliable. pays its loses promptly,
and is never in ietIgation, is the old
reliable Connecticut Mutual. See J E.
Murrell. He will tell you what you
will get and will not misrepresent a
policy in order to secure your business.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24

Bluford Dohoney. a well-known col.
ored man of this county, died near Mill
town, last Tuesday. He was about
seventysaye years old 1t is said that
his death removes the last one of the
colored men who were owned by Chap
man Dohoney, who was sixty years ago,
large slave owner.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24

Mrs. Ella Marshall, of Riverton,
Neb., in renewing her fathers SUBJ
scription to the News, says: My faith
er and mother keep well and are happy
on their little farm" Her parents are
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Dice, who left the
Montpelier section of this county many
years ago.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24

There were very few cases tried in
court last week. Many Were continued
on account of absent witnesses. The
weather was very cold the first part of
the week, and the roads covered with
ice, making the travel dangerous.
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g. I'm
Casey Greek. KY.

The snow that had covered the
ground, several inches deep. disappear
ed last Thursday. The afternoon was
warm and before night steady rain
commenced to fall, lasting until about
ten o'clock at night Friday morning
it was cold and an inch of snow was
upon the ground.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24

Mr.. C. S. Harris, has lost four
thoroughbred Poland China pigs in the
last two weeks. They went one at a
time and were devoured by the mother,
who will see light for the last time on
next Strengthening day.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24

Mr.. Tim Cravens, met with an acct
dent last week, while coasting, and gas
considerable hurt, but restOratives
soon brought him around all right. He
was laid up only few hours
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-01-24

John Robert Smith, of color charged
with stealing wheat from the bins of
Robert Conover and Rufus Price, was
tried last Friday and convicted. Judge
fixes the time that he will serve in the
penitentiary.