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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-03-06
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WHISKEY PIE.-Whiskey pie
has made its appearance in a GER
tain dry community, and has be-
come popular with citizens deslr-
Gus of killing two birds. thirst
and hunger, with one stone.
The expression pie eyed" has
acquired additional significance
there. The county officials are
investigating the case of a res
taurant keeper who has been SELL
ing mince pies in which the
mincemeat has been largely re-
Tlaced by fine brand of whisk-
ey. One customer ate or drank
two pies, and cleaning the plat
ter, tried to clean out the place.
With each pie a glass of water is
served as a chaser. The price of
''mince pies" has been raised
from five to forty cents, but as
an analysis by an appreciative
chemist showed that there was a
half-pint of aged whiskey be-
tween the crusts; the high price
of food has nothing to do with
the increase. In that town now
the village topper, who seeks
alchoholic solace, asks for a
''mince julep.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-03-06
ROWeS X Roads.

1t is a boy at Charley Medaris,
he is So years old and this is the
first one at his house. You can
guess whether he is glad or not.
Abe Garner was here on a
visit last week. We are always
glad to see Abe come.
was at Union last Saturday
night. There was 20 Lawhorns
and two Hadleys there, that was
the crowd.
George Cook was visiting at
Sam Stephenson, and DR.. Bar
gers last week.
James Mckinley got one OF his
feet scIaded two weeks ago. He
is up again SO ne can go.
Malley Selbys condition don't
get any better.
One of Clay Hadleys children
got Bailey burned last week
They were making hominy out
in the yard, It's clothes caught
fire and it ran for the house.
When its father met it the blaze
was from its knees to its head,
it is bailey burned. Clay got
his left hand burn putting the
/ fire out.
Oliver Hadley of Garlin, was
here few days ago on the hunt
of a milk cow. He found one.
Ewell Kimbler has gone to
Campbellsville this week.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-03-06

Jim Mckinley and family, were
visiting Bill Prices the other
night.
Loren Winfrey and Miss Mollie
Leach, were married at Liberty
church last Sunday. Ed. ]. K.
C, Aaron officiated.
Jim o Holt will put up new
goods at Esto as soon as ]. V.
Lapsley gets out. He can't go
until some one gets the Post
office, then j. V. Lapsley will
put up new goods down at his
home.
Sister Fannie, the wife of Will
FILLER, died at her home near
Denmark, Feb. Is, 1912, after a
long sickness of many months
with that dreadful disease con-
sumption. She was a daughter
of old uncle John 10y. She
leaves a husband, some brothers
and sisters and many friends be-
hind to mourn. But not as those
that have no hope. Fannie was
good woman.
There surely will be corn and
to spare In this county next sum-
mer, as the farmers, many of
them han't done gathering their
last years crop yet.
Ed. Charley Deemer will
preach here at the Oak Grove
church the first Sunday in March,
There was quarterly meeting
at Oak Grove church March 2:
! and "a.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-03-06
Spdrksville.

Deputy Sheriff, A. w. Rowe,
is on the sick list.
Rev. Bryant Wilson, of Rugby,
who had a stroke of paralysis
some time ago, is in a critical
condition.
Born, to the wife of Thomas
England, on the 18th, a boy.
An infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Billie BRUNETTE. is quite sick.
Elroy Rove, lost a mich cow,
one day last week
Married on the 18th, Joseph
Henson to Miss Mary c. Wooten.
EIroy Rowe, is on the sick list.
Mr.. C. G. Rowe, delivered his
crop of tobacco, to Allen Walker,
of Columbia, last Thursday. His
entire crop brought $256.
R. L. Rowe, is delivering A.
w. Rowe's, crop of tobacco al
Columbia, today.
Dunk Murphy and family, who
have been stationed at Taylor &
Moss mill, in Cumberland Co.
have returned to this place.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-03-06
He Won't Limp N oW

No more linz ing for Tom Moore of
Cochran, Ga. Il had bad sore on my
instep that nothing seemed to heIy till
fused Bucklen's ArnIca Srlv he writes
but this wonderful healer soon cured
me. Heals old run ming sores, ulcers,
boils, burns, cuts, bruises. eczema or
piles. Try it. Only % cents at Paul
Drug Co.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-03-06
AbSher.

Miss Bertha Dillingham;, is
spending a few days, with her
aunt, Mrs. N. R. Thomas.
Messrs. W. A. Martin and B. F.
Cooley. visited their grand moth
er, Mrs. SIR. Thomas. of Ella,
last Saturday.
Messrs. E.S. Rice and Fl. B.
Robertson, were in Campbells-
vile, one day last week.
Mr.. J.K. HUMPHREYS, of Canal
Zone, was here a few days ago.
Misses Emma and Clara Rob
ertson, and Audra Dillingham;.
and Mr.. Ebert Cooley, were
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Thorn
as, last Saturday and Sunday, al.
so, Mr.. and Mrs. Harden Cundiff,
and two sons, Mrs. Bette Hutch
ison, Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Feese
and daughter.
Messrs. w H. and S.W. Absher
and Leslie Bryant, were in Camp
bellsville, on business few days
ago.
! Mrs. Mary Bolin, who was with
her brother, Mr.. Bert Bryant.
during his last illness, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. ia. Bryant. is Very fee
BILE at this writing.
Mrs. Mary A. Brockman, has
returned from a few days stay
with Mr.. and Mrs. D P. Rice.
Mr.. Johnny Weatherford. who
has been quite sick for some
time, is slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drury Moore
and sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Willie
Morris and children, were at Mr..
J. H. Morris last Sunday.
Colbia Ray, the little son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rice, was
very sick a few days last week,
! but is improving.
Miss Annie Robertson, is
spending a few days with her
sister of Jericho.
On Feb. 18th, after an illness
Of several weeks, Mr., Burt
Bryant, crossed over the river of
death. He leaves ten children
to mourn their loss, four of them
are in Ill. His wife died about
4 yearo ago. He was 48 years
old. Was buried Sunday after
noon at the Absher burying
ground in the presence of a large
circleof relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Bault and
little daughter visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Thomas last Sunday.
Mr.. Howard Russell visited
relatives on Casey's creek last
Saturday and Sunday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-03-06
Blamed p Good Worker.

Il blamed my heart for severe dis
tress in my left side for two years,
writes W. Evans, Danville, Va, but
know now it was Indigestion. as DIR.
Kings New Life Pills completely cured
me. Best for stomach, liver and KID
ney troubles. constipation b ca dache or
debility. 25c. at PAUL Drug Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
AT THE HOTELS

IL. c. Bradley of Tuscaloosa Is stopping at the Hillman.
 G. K. Seldey of Atlanta is registered at the Hillman.
 F. T. Woodreff of Montgomery is at the Hilman.
 w. E. wnkenson of Prattville is stop uing at the Florence
 E. R. Taylor of Fayette is at the Flor ence.
 J. L. Echols of Gadsden is registered at tho Florence.
 F. Ebirspaeher of Pensacola, Fla, is stopping at the Birmingham. c. c. Hornreig of Drifton is at the Bir- mingham.
 J. l.. Smith of New York is registered at the Birmingham.
 R. E. Charlton of Margaret is stopping at the Morris.
 Eugene Long of Jasper is at the Nor ris.
 A. Baugh, Jr., of Quinton is stopping at the Morris.
 J. E. Stone of Talledega is at the Metro politan.
 w. w. Shropshire of Fayette is regis tered at the Met politan.
 David Lynch of Petersburg is among the arrivals at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
FULENWIDER MAKES
 COMMENTS ON FIRE
President of Peoples Company Ready to Do Anything in Power to
 Relieve Situation

President A. l.. Fulenwider of the Peo- pies Home Telephone company issued the following statement last night:
 'T share with every citizen of Blrming- ham sincere regret over the terrible fire of Sunday morning which destroyed pos sibly $5OO,0O0 of property. causing severe loss to the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company.
 "While the financial loss to the Bell company is large, the inconvenience to the public is quite serious. In this con nection 1 feel that it is not amiss to as- sure the public that the Peoples Home Telephone company stands ready to aid in every possible way to relieve the situ- ation just as fast as money and labor can do 1t.
 ''From all accounts the fire department did excellent work in checking the flames and deserves the praise of the community"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
KNOWLES TO REPORT
 TO THE OPERATORS
Will Submit Data on the Sanitary Needs of Camps in the
 District

A meeting of the Coal Operators asso- citation will be held this week, at which the report of M. Knowles, the engineer, relative to the sanitary needs of the dis trict, will be filed. The operators em- ployed MT. Knowles to prepare a paper upon the needs of the district from a san itary viewpoint in order that intelligent work could be outlined to better those conditions that are very well known To- cally.
 The repbrt that is anticipated will be in the shape of preliminary paper, and will doubtless be discussed frorDf various angles when it is submitted MT. Knowles has been at work several weeks on the sketch, and has visited many of the in dustrial operations of the district.
 It is understood that some of the op- orators will request that the paper be received and filed until some future date on account of the recent developments in the district.
 successor on the executive commit tee will be named by the commmittee to J. w. Mcqueen, vice president of the Sloss company, whose resignation was recently made known. Several other mat ters are expected to come up before the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
BUILDERS TO HOLD
 ELECTION TODAY
General Meeting of Exchange to Be Held Tonight to Hear Count
 ing of Ballots

The polls for the annual election oi the officers for the Builders and Trad CTS Exchange will be opened thit morning at o'clock at the exchange headquarters on the sixth floor of the Chamber of Commerce building and will be closed with the convening oi the general meeting to be held this evening at S:30 o'clock. All members are requested to exercise their right to cast vote and no ballots will be admitted after the call to order by President John w. Slbley tonights for the yearly session
 The counting of the votes will be IT charge of clerks to be named by tho nominating committees and the off cial returns will be announced befor, the adjournment of the business meet ing. A social session will conclud, the evening.
 The committee named by the chall at the last assembly for nomination, of officers for 1912 includes II. A. Lock hart, chairman; k. l. Ingals and Thorn ton Estes.
 The second trio selected by the ex change to frame a ticket for the ap preaching election is composed of P E. Bostick. J. w. King and c. w Hall
 The following is the ticket showing the slates prepared by the two nomin ating committees:
 President-John w. Slbley.
 First Vice President--P. E. Bostick IT. A. Lockhart.
 Second Vice President Allen J Krebs, W. W. Snead. i. Treasurer-J. H. Eddy.
 Executive Committeemen-W. A Currie. K. I. Ingalls. J. w. King, A. II Moore.
 Directors - (Vote for five) -J. w Ager, J, Mercer Barnett, J. II. Castle. man. Frank II. Conner. w. T. Estes o. w. Fidler. Charles w. Hall, k. N Hawkins, r. T. Richardson, c. E Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15

district there were giants among the pio- neers, and Colonel Jackson was one of them. He had ability as well as tire less industry, perseverance and energy, and was quick to grasp an opportunity. At one time the possessor of a large for tune, he not only helped to build indus trial plants, but many a man who now ranks high in commercial and business circles owes his start to Colonel Jack son, who was always ready to ''help the man who was trying to help himself" His charities were conducted without os- tentation and he never turned down an appeal for a good and worthy cause.
 While the greater portion of hls for tune was swept away, it will be very gratifying to all his friends to know that during the late years he had been in easy circumstances, having recovered a part of his former estate.
 The funeral services will be held at his home, 1s0o Seventh avenue, tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. with interment at Elmwood The active pallbearers will be Judge J. IT. Miller, W. A. Porter, J. K. Brockman, John Crane, George B. Ward and J. H. MeCary.
 Honorary, Palbearers: Judge A. O. Lane, Judge Samuel F. Greene, Gen. E. w. Rucker. Jacob Fies, Morris Adler w. B. Leedy, William r. Majors, Judge M. T. Porter, D. k. Dunlap, Wilbur Powell, W. J. Cameron, J. R. Carter and J. W. Barr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
WALTER MOORE IS WRONG SAYS WARD Does Good to Call Attention
 to Faults HE TALKS ON SURVEY Considers the Articles Worth More
 Than All the Complimentary Stuff Written During Past Twenty Years

George R. Ward. former mayor of BIT ineham. and called in the recent Survey articles 'the fighting mayor" gave out an interview last night taking eXeepuohs to the criticisms of Walter Moore of the recent issue of the Survey.
 The statement Of Mayor Ward is to the effect that the district has received a good wholesale array of facts to De studied and carefully digested He says that in his opinion the articles are 100 fold better than the perfunctory articles written of Birmingham for the past 70 years.
 The statement of Mayor Ward follows;
 T was interested in Walter Moore's criticism of the Surveys Birmingham edi- tion in the Sunday Age-Herald.
 We all know Walter and love him. He loves to talk, especially when his talk is a howl and a muekraker is scented.
 Occasionally he says something. This time, however, I think that he Is as far wrong as he ever got to be. The chances are that % per cent of the Survey criti- cisms are true. The other 10 per cent arc not untruths, but are of variable quantity due to ones point of view.
 "As a matter of fact, far the greater portion of it is not criticism. but a bald statement of facts. Considered as whole the articles were complimentary. For through 1t all the greatness of this dis trict stands out strong.
 ''In pointing out that Birmingham and its suburban towns have overlooked or found it impossible to exploit many of their finer phases of life, ethical. educa- tional. philanthropic, etc.. in their great rush of material development, no unlSind- ly spirit is indicated, neither is it muck raking.
 'It is giving this community for nothing what our constituted authorities would have had to pay experts thousands of dol lars to furnish If they were engaged to come here solely to study and report a plan for the city's betterment.
 "This report should be given careful study and the determination made that 10 years hence the list of assets will have heightened and the list of debts dwindled away.
 'Without knowing any of them, I am satisfied after reading the book that the authors of the different articles are ex- perts and specialists along the lines about which they are writing.
 Tt is clair that every enc of them is a champion of Birmingham. This is shown in their enthusiasm over the won derful possibilities of this district and their repeated warnings that these minor lapses can be easily corrected while the town is young.
 "To my thinking these articles are worth 100 fold moro to the. community than all the customary, courteous, per- functory boosting generalities we have seen published in the past 20 years.
 Our good old scout. Waiter. should not have the city be like that long legged. long necked. ungainly bird which sticks his head In the sand and imagines all the world is standing by in admiration"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
BARACA-PHILATHEA UNION
Annual Business and Social Session
 Will Be Held This Evening

The Baraca Philathea union will hold an important meeting, the annual busi- ness and social session, this evening at , o'clock in the First Christian church. The annual election of officers will be balloted from nominations presented by the nominating committee. which will make very interesting report
 Dr. J. R. Edwards, who was installed as the pastor of the Ruhama Baptis, church Sunday, January z. will deliver an address upon 'The Value of City Union" at this gathering and an informal reception with refreshments will follow Ahe business session.
 The members of the two organizations throughout the district are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
McCord May Enter
l.. & N. BORING BIG
 / ARTISAN WELL

The drilling on the new artesian well to be bored 800 feet below the surface in the yards of the Boyles shops of the Louisville and Nashville railroad was be- gun a few days since. has now progressed to 4s feet in depth and the well Is ex- peeted to be yielding q flow at the ex- pration of the next six weeks.
 The operation of these immense railroad shops at Boyles will require a million gallons of water daily and this artesion well is to supply tank of 2o0000 gallons that Is nearing completion. Tho approx innate cost of the well drill fb jl60Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
Biz Tiger at East Thomas

The largest blind tiger since the cur tain was rung down on prohibition days was caught Saturday night by Detectives Garner and McGill at East Thomas. B. Fy. Lucas, a negro. was the unfortunate \ wenty-seven cases of half pint bottles whisky were captured. There were IS bottles to tho case making 1296 bottles
 Also there were ten five gallon casks of whisky and one 50 gallon barrel captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
Mabeu to Remain Few Days

Col. J. c. Maben. president of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, was expected in Birmingham yesterday, Colonel Maben plans to remain here sev- eral days, according to a statement from his offices last week, looking into sev- eral matters of a routine nature. Colonel Maben will after this trip make New York city his permanent place of resi- dcnc0. ttiFl ftI as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
Advanced Age Made It Im- possible to Recover From
 the Shock
WAS PIONEER IN
 INDUSTRIAL FIELD
We'll Known Citizen Was Struck By Street Car Saturday Night But Injuries Were Not Thought
 to Be Serious

Col J. IT. B. Jackson, pioneer citizen and gallant ex-Confederate soldier, died at a local infirmary yesterday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock as the result of injuries sustained when he was struck by street car near his home on Seventh avenue Saturday night.
 Colonel Jackson was s2 years old, and with increasing years his eyesight and hearing were impaired. He had gone on a mission to the corner store for his wife and on his return was knocked down. The supposition is that he neither heard nor saw the approaching car. His actual injuries appeared slight, consist ing of few bruises about the head and body. but when picked up he was uncon- scious and though every attention was given him by attending physicians. his extreme age was against his recovery, and he passed away without regaining con seiousness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
Growing in Favor Every Day

Every business day shows an increas . ing sale of delicious Blue Ribbon Flavor ing Extracts. This proves the manufac- turers belief well founded, that quality pays. Begin the New Year right, ask your grocer for Blue Ribbon Vanilla. Best and takes less"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15

FOR EXPIRE COAL YARDS CALL PEOPLES 577. JAMES E. HAWKINS, PREsIDENT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15

to operate the nozzle and he had to be relieved every quarter of an hour on account of the cold. Several of them were nearly frozen before they were re- lieved. When the men began to shift the ladder from one position to another Fire man Shropshire of station No. was thrown from the truck, sustaining quite painful injuries about the back and neck, He was incapacitated for work for about three hours. but eventually went back to work and was there at the finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
Wall Is Dangerous

The front wall of tho Motion build ing is liable to fall at any time. as it is at least two Inches out of plumb. A line has been put around the stricken terri tory and none but workmen are allowed Inside. The leaning of the wall, how ever, is to the north and should 1t fall, 1t will be to the inside.
 All day yesterday constant streams of people poured into the block on Second avenue between Eighteenth and Nlne- teenth streets to see the burned build ings. It has been estimated that there were fully 100000 people to visit the scene of the fire Yesterday afternoon all the suburban cars were crowded with eager sightseers from the outlying suburbs com ing to the city.
 B. B. Burton, manager of the Cable
 Piano company stated yesterday that his company would have temporary quarters within day or two. He stated that they would announce the location of l their new place through The Age-Herald | possibly Tuesday morning.
 If man wants to find out how many l friends he has," said MT. Burton. let some misfortune like this be visited upon him. There have been numbers and num- bers of men in the city who have come | to me during the day and proffered space in their places for us. One of my com petitors came to me and said, We are badly crowded, but if you have any thing you want to store away, bring il around and we will take care of 1t for you' Several bankers have been to me and told me that when l got to my safe to bring the contents to them and they would be glad to take care of 1t for me am overwhelmed by these kind dem- onstratlons and am deeply grateful tc each of them.
 T want to compliment Chief Bennett and his men for the way they handled the fire, for it~looked to me when got there this morning. as though the whole block was doomed, but by their valiant work they saved it. I am sure that no city in the country has better fire department than has Birmingham If there is any favor can ever show them they only. have to call me and ] will be glad 70 act"
 W. .-S. Parks, manager of the Colum- bia Monograph company, echoed his sen timents and complimented the fire de- pertinent on its work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15

wANTED-'rEN BOYS AS MIsssEN- GERS. CAN EARN S3O TO &bO PER MONTH IF HUSTLERS. APfsLY TO WESTERN UNION OgFICE..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-15
One of Early Pioneers

I With the death of Colonel Jackson one of the early pioneers of the district, one l who was closely associated with the late Henry DeBardeleben and Col. J. W. sloss in the industrial development of | the district. and who was at one time director and vice president of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company passed away.
 1 He was identified with the building of | the first gas plant in Birmingham, the first street car service and the first cleo | tric light plant; in fact, Colonel Jackson
 was interested financially and otherwise, l in every one of the early developments of the city and district.
 | Colonel Jackson was born in Murray | county, Georgia, January 31, 1882 He mar
 ford, Ga, October 12. 1858, who died. On November 9. 1866, he was married to Miss Sallie Elizabeth Hoke, who survives him. At the outbreak of the Civil war Colonel Jackson was the owner of a large plan ! tation.
 | He joined the Confederate army as cap | tain of company of the Thlrty-ninth | Georgia regiment. He fought through the | four years of the war and was present
 at the siege of Vicskburg and other en- agreements, and was twice promoted for l conspicuous bravery on the battlefield.
 At the surrender he had attained the rank of colonel. a title he had bravely earned.
 l Moved to Alabama | At the close of the war Colonel Jackson | -f.. railroad, stationed at chattanooga. He
 came to Alabama in 1869 and, with as-
 sociates, took the contract to build the
 South and North railroad, from Calera to Decatur. In 1872 Colonel Jackson bought
 Blount Springs and built the first hotel at that place. Coming 10 Birmingham I in 1878 he built the Jackson and Moun- tain homes, and had resided here con-
 tinuously until his death.
 In the early days of the Birmingham