The Adair County news., 1913-02-26
jamestown Trip.

Ll6l6u SUED returns dS 10 make lie
News man feel that che ties that bind
us are even stronger than we had
realized By returns we do not mean
merely the paultry dollars that passed
from the people of Russell county into
the possession of The News, but as
truly the friendly, social and fraternal
greetings that so characterize the in
telligent citizenship of that county.
Monday, the first day of circuit
court, drew an unusually large crowd
and from early dawn until all had re-
turned home nothing occurred to mar
the peace and good humor that pre-
vailed. Judge Carter arrived in due
time to put the mill of justice in mo-
ton by 10 a. m. and his instructions,
if rigidIy obeyed by the grand jury
and followed by unfiinching law en-
forcement, will do all that needs to be
done in suppreSsing the main troubles
of law breaking in that baily-wick.
Some stock was on the market but
no record breaking sale was made.
Truly speaking it was hand shake
ing crowd, a day of renewal of friend
ship and rest from labor and in every
sense it measured full to expectancy.
In such gatherings, every where, it is
expected that some appearance of dis
order or misconduct will be seen but
justice to whom Justice is due, we can
tJuthfully say that no town in the
state could produce gathering of
like proportion with less evidence Of
rudeneSS. 1t was Ideal in conduct.
While there our acquaintance was
broadened. meeting many whose
names were familiar on our subscrip-
ton book, but whose faces we had
never seen.
While jamestown has a rival in
Russell Springs, only six miles apart,
yet both are doing well and pursu-
ing the even tenor of their way. We
can not refrain from a worthy men.
tion of JameStown's fraternal orders,
particularly the Odd Fellows. whose
efforts to build, broaden and practice
the Good Samaritan spirit stands out
a monument to that section. James
town Lodge No. $50 with only IL
members, whose very being is saturat-
ed with desire to do good, is now put
ing the finishing touches to its new
hall. The building is two story
frame, made of good material and
finished in first class order. The first
floor will be rented for business while
the lodge uses the second story which
is adjusted to its particular needs and
comfort. Aside from preparation
rooms, cloak apartment, the hall,
30 by 80 feet, with ample light and
ventilation, appeals to every one
who knows what the interior of such a
hall should be.
With the comfort and convenience
of such home the mysteries, beauties
and blessings of the order are bound
to find permanent Judgment in. many
faithful breasts. This building Or
dinarily would cost $500, but we were
Informed that it will not exceed $500,
Mr.. AttIs Mcfarland, as chairman of
the building committee also,
number one mechanic, is due much
credit in holding down expenses. He
was ably assisted in his work by his
committee and others who pride in
the fact that the order has received
the maxim amount of good at the
minimum of cost.
In leaving Jamestown we feel that
it would be an injustice if we failed
to state that two days and nights at
The Faulkenburg Hotel will convince
you that it is one of the best hotels in
Southern Ky.
Our stop over in Russell Springs was
short but pleasant. There we found
the same cordial greeting as at county
seat and hopeful view entertained
of that towns rapid growth. One of
its most enterprising citizens, Robert
Ingram, stands behind the screen
where the money is deposited. but he
is interested in making that town,
bigger, better, stronger and more at
tractiye. He appreciates his sur
roundings and is likewise held in high
esteem by the real enterprising citi-
ZenS A shake with Mrs Wilson pro-
prietor of the Supply Store will make
any man feel good and besides his
friendly greetings he is wide awake to
the interest of the Springs. We fail
ed to meet other business men of that
town, due to our brief stay and the
further fact they were i'm Nashville.
The Kipble Hotel still holds its repu-
tation for all that's good to eat, sup
plerhented with the most cordial and
painstaking attention to guest
This trip was made Tor JE. Murrell
who has been making it forthirty years,
and who is very much attached to the
people of Russell county, and who re-
grets that sickness prevented him from