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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
Swat the Fly.

Swat tho fly, o swat the fly,
Smite the monster, hip and thigh,
Or wash his face and wipe his nose
And don't forget to bug his toes.
In kindness he'll luxuriate;
With friend or foe, with small or
great,
Partake CT everything in sight
To stay morbid appetite.
Unbidden he will freely feast
With man or monkey, bird or beast,
Nor would he blush to share his Stent
With pauper, prince or President.
Sop the bowl and lick the platter,
Knead the dough and sip the batter,
Swarm around the baldest head
And dine upon the plalnest bread.
A healthy, happy, hungry fly
Win bug the bread and germ the
pie,
Take wine for his own Stomach'S sake,
And not refuse the sugar cake.
Our good old doctors claimed they
knew
That lots of flies made fevers few,
And this we mean no idle jest,
AS scavengers they were the best.
If one should bite us now, o horror
We'd not survive until the morrow,
While unto thousands death we'd deal,
And no remOrse of conscience feel
His sojourn here's of short duration,
Still he's part of the creation,
Then why should every body try
Like you and to swat the fly.
If when Noah did en- bark
He'd killed the couple in the ark,
Would it have been a noble deed
And stopped the Fostering, biting
breed.
But swat the fly, yes swat the fly,
Break his bones and black his eye,
If half they say of him be true,
/ think he'll swat us all don't you.
Yes, swat the fly and save the Great
ureS,
Farmer, doctor, lawyer, teacher:
The family fly eXterminate
Lest he should bite the candidate
J. T. Jones,
Montpelier, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
Friends Boosting Him.

Attorney General James Garnett
was in Louisville yesterday to take
part in the argument in the Jefferson
Circuit Court in an injunction case in
volying points in the new State pri-
mary law. Whenever Gen. Garrett
comes to Louisville he meets friends
who tel him they are 70: him for the
Democratic nomination for Governor
in 1915, but on this visit he found
some who told him that the Senatori-
al toga would just fit him, and urged
him TO get into the race for United
States Senator. Gen. Garnett's reply
was that at present he was trying his
level best to make good" in the Of
tice to which the people had elected
him.-LOuisyille Times, the 27-
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
Terrific Storm.

The most frightful electrical and
wind storm that ever came this way
struck Columbia last Sunday
night between eight and nine o'clock.
A series of meetings are in progress
at the Christian Church, and while
Ed. W. G.. Montgomery was in the
heighth of his discourse the storm
came, the building being filed to its
capacity. There was 10 panic, most
of the people waiting patiently until
the storm Gained, but when the con-
gregation took its departure, many
got soaking wet, and many new bats
were damaged.
Trees were uproOted all over town,
swings removed and Outbuildings
blown away.
The damage to the Telephone Com
pany and the Electric Light plant was
considerable, as many wires are down
and twisted into knots.
A Feed barn, the property OF Mr.
William Butler, two miles out CT town,
was struck by lightning, set fire and
consumed. Only d small amount OF
provender was in the barn
We have not heard from ali parts
of the county, but in our opinion dam.
age was done at many points.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
The Meeting at Christian Church.

Ed W. G. Eontgomery, who was
born and reared few miles from Co
lumbia is assisting pastor Williams in
series of meetings. His first sermon
was delivered last Sunday forenoon to
a large congregation He dealt in the
progress of science, applied it to the
Christian religion, making his points
exceedingly interesting. H is
scholarly gentleman, logical and
forceful speaker, and we predict that
he will be greeted with large congre-
cations throughout the series. Ser
vices, ; o'clock daily in the afternoon,
evening, the song service will begin at
7:45.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
The Work of the Grand Jury.

A grand jury of Adair county, after
being i'll session eight days, returned
tifty-eight indictments, classified a 5
follows:
Breaking into store house l
Breaking into office
Breaking into out house l
Breaking into Warehouse
Malicious Cutting l
FelOnOusly Cutting timber |
Obtaining Money by false pretense l
Grand Larceny l
OBTAINING woman |
Carnally knowing a female under l6 |
Breach of Peace q
Adultry I
TreSpaSeS l
Selling mortgage property l
Avoiding service of subpoena
Selling liquor s
Weapons 5
Disturbing Worship l
Injuring School-houSe |
Frauduently obtaining lodging l
Selling aduiterated food l
Gaming l
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

1t has been the custom for several
years for fishing party TO gather at
Young's Mill and spend the day more
in enjoyment than fishing Last Sat-
urday about sixty young people and
several married couples met at the
accustomed place, partook of most
delightful dinner, spending the entire
day in a most happy manner. 1t was
not very good day for fish to bite,
the young people being out for good
days enjoyment and their hopes were
certainly realized.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
Shot From Ambush.

Monday Of last week Frank Blades,
who lived near Sulphur Well, Met
calfe county, was shot from ambush
and instantly killed. He had started
to his barn to feed mules and when he
was in forty yards of it, persons on
the inside fired a yolley at him. His
body was riddled with bullets. 1t is
also said that after he was dead sew
erai shot were fired into his body.
The CoUried-Journal says that Bill
ly Dick Robinson and Tom Whitlock,
Green county, were arrested as the
guilty parties and lodged in Jail at
Edmonton.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
Died al Richmond.

MIR. j. b. Bush, who was a prOmi-
nent real estate dealer, his home be-
in Richmond, Ky, died Wednesday of
last week. He was the father of Mrs.
O. P. Bush, this place, who, with her
husband, left for Richmond upon
hearing of the serious illness of her
parent, but death came before tie
bedside was reached. Rev. and Mrs.
Bush returned to Columbia Friday.
They have the sympathy of the entire
town in their bereavement.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
NOTICE,
Letting Contract for RscOnstruc.
ton Of Bridge Over Green
river al Watson, ny.

The fiscal court will be in session
June Is, 1913, for the purpose of re-
ceiving bids for the reconstruction of
the bridge over Green river at Watson,
KY.
Prospective bidders can see plans
and specifications of same by calling
on the County Judge r County Road
Engineer All bidders will be requir.
ed to make bond as required by the
law if their bids are accepted. Bids
will be opened at $50 o'clock on the
above date.
Court will reserve the right TO re-
ject any and all bids.
J. n. Coffey,
County Road Engineer.
Adj 3O-2t
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
II Looks Like Dollar for Dollar.

MIR. L. c. Winfrey, receiver of the
Citizens Bank, after paying all the de-
poSitorS and debts of the institution,
has paid the stockholders % per cent.
and lie has in sight at this time money
sufficient to pay 30 or 10 per cent, more,
and ne is Of the opinion that eventu-
ally the stockholders will not lose a
cent. This statement will be graft
flying t o all concerned, depositorS,
stockholders and the old officers of the
bank
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
POstmasters Appointed.

Washington, May 9.-Postmasters
for Kentucky: Bliss, Adair, J. F. Rial,
vice ID. E. Tandy, resigned, Bow,
Cumberland county, W. A. Gossage,
vice NJ. E. Smith, resigned: Ella,
Adair county, NJ. f. Swigget, vice
b. Abrell, resigned; Hatcher, Taylor
county, G, T. Abner, vice 7. Earheart
resigned: McGaha, Adair county, S.
Burton, vice M. W. Smiley, resigned;
Purdy, Adair county, j. B. Burton,
vice }. f. Neat, resigned Render,
Ohio county, L. Edwards, vice n Har-
ris, resigned.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
Died at Mt. Carmel.

Mr.. 5. P. Monroe, who lived III the
Mt. Garnet peighborhood, died last
Thursday night in the 9Th year of his
age. During the civil war he served
in the Federal army, making a good
soldier. AS civilian, he was an hon.
orable and much respected citizen.
His funeral was preached by the pas
tor of the Methodist church, and
many were present. He was man
who will be greatly missed in the
neighborhood. He leaves wife and
several children. Peace to his mem.
DRY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Decoration Day was observed at a
number of places in Adair county.
Where soldiers of the civil war are
buried, patriotic speeches were made.
The city cemetery, this place: was
thronged with people all the after
noon, and when the assembly dispers-
ed the City of the Dead looked like a
flower garden. AS al evidence that
tine departed are never forgotten, we
notice one or two graves sprinkled
with flowers: the death having occtr-
ed three-quarters of century ago.
There were prayer and song service.
led by Rev. W. T. Hogard.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
Elected Presiden, Gideon Band.

Mr.. John q. Alexander was elected
President of the Gideon Band at a
meeting. held at Bowling Green last
week. 1t is a religious organization
formed by travelling men. The Presi-
dency could not have been more wor-
thiiy bestowed. Mr.. Alexander i 5
known throughout this section of the
State as gentleman of high Christian
character, enjoying the confidence of
every body.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Mr.. w. f. Bradshaw, OF this place,
has accepted a position with the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad COM
pany, and will become a Pullman COLI
ductor, and his run Will be from New
Orleans, the landing point not being
known to him. Mr.. Bradshaw will
leave for New Orleans this week to
take up the work. We commend HIM
as gentleman worthy Of esteem and
confidence
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
Died..

Mrs. Fred benson, who was a
daughter of Mr.. Eli Bailey, died at
her late home, two miles south of Co
lumbia last Thursday. She was in
perfect health up to Friday before her
death. MIR. Bailey was the father of
fifteen children, and Mrs. benson was
the first childto die of that large fam
lily. The interment was Friday and a
large number of relatives and friends
were present. Besides her husband
she leaves several children, father, and
brothers and sisters
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
Four Score Years.

Mrs. Martha Leach, who lived IN the
White Oak country, much respected
old lady, died last Friday morning at
the age of eighty. She was the wild
ow of Jerry Leach and lived the great
er portion of her life in the neighbour
hood where she died. Her funeral wa
largely attended
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

The cOlOred people residing on THE
Pike" have organized and under the
directions of Road Engineer Coffey
are doing excellent work in improving
the Burksville road from the corpo-
rate limits. This is commendable. 1t
would be well for some Of our white
population to catch the spirit of in
provement from the less fortunate
colored element.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

The State Board of Missionary Bap-
fist have employed Mr.. l. M. Grimsley
as Sunday School Colportage and he is
now supplied with bibles and reli-
gious literature He will spend a good
portion of his time in this county in
distributing the same and organizing
Sunday Schools. Mr.. Grimsley is a
conscientious man and the Board has
made good selection. but his EN-.
ployers know him as he has had six
years experience in the work.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
Died al GleHVilie.

Mrs John Garner, who was a
daughter of Mr.. Zach SamueiS, died
at or near Chenille, last Sunday.
She was quite a young woman and
had many friends in the neighborhOod.
Her funeral and burial were largely
attended
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Mr.. Herbert Smith of this place,
who is in the business college, Bow
ling Green, has become very efficient
as stenographer. He has been
sent to RuSSellville to take the testi-
mony in a murder trial La his exam
nation at Bowling Green, he got 100
in each of his studies.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Mr.. w. 7. Price, circuit court clerk,
is evidently one of the best gardeners
in Columbia Monday afternoon
he presented US with half peck
Of Irish potatoes, grown in his garden,
not one Of them smaller than a hen
egg. We appreciate the remembrance
and hereby return our sincere thanks.
In this connection we can state that
Mr.. Price gathered for the Sunday
dinner, at home, beans, peas and
-beets, and had a Sufficiency for al in
the family. AS an onion grower, he
has no equal. He commenced furnish
ing the grocery stores a short time af-
ter Christmas and is still delivering.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Mr.. Loren Phelps returned from
Frankfort last Sunday night, where
he had been to stand the State exam
nation, touching his qualifications
for School superintendent. being a
candidate to fill the position in Rus
sell county. He reported that he had
every assurance that he would be
awarded a State certificate.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

lam prepared to do veterinary work,
have a complete set of implements,
took full course in veterinary school.
| now offer my services to those who
think their stock worth the small fee
of a veterinary surgeon when an acct
dent, sickness or disease threatens
life.
Robt. Hudson,
3l-3t. Glensfork, Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

NJ. s. Wilson, an employe Of the
Adams Express Company, Louisville,
made a valuable discovery. He learn
ed that search vas being made for
his wife, who is entitled to $3.50, 900
left her by her grandfather.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

MIR. Thomas Logsdon and Miss Myr-
tie Cummins, of the Dirigo communi-
ty were married IN the courthouse,
last Wednesday. by County Judge n.
Fl. Moss.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Thursday night will be the regular
meeting OF the Odd-Fellows lodge,
this place. There will be work in all
the degrees and 1 am anxious that
every member be in attendance.
G. r. Reed, n. G.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

The contest at the Parlor Circle
will close the l4th of this month.
During the meeting at the Christian
church, the shows will not be put on
until after religious services closes.
The nights for the show. Tuesday and
SATURDAY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

The meeting at the Christian church
commenced last Sunday. Ed. Mont
gomery is delivering strong sermons
and the song service under the direc-
ton Miss Mamie Depp. Of Glasgow, is
inspiring. The attendance is good and
interest will grow as the meeting pro-
crosses.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

A special term of the Russell cir
cult has been called to convene next
Monday. 1t is to try the rights Of
the Irvine heirs to a large estate left
by the late John d. Irvine.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Ed. Tobias Hutfaker will preach at
Knifiey, in the forenoon, next Sunday.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
The third Sunday, in the forenoon, he
will preach at Pickett's Chapel.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
How to Collect Accounts.

We collect notes and accounts and
look after claims anywhere in the
United States and make no charges
unless we collect.
AID. Mays Collection Agency,
Somerset, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Mr.. NJ. G. Winfrey, deputy sheriff;
conveyed John Lee Cooper, of color,
to the penitentiary last week, who
will serve from one to five years for
breaking into an Office.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Press Miller have
gone to housekeeping, and are occu-
pying the residence near the Graded
School building, recently vacated by
M,. w. S. Chapman.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
Largest fraternaI Orders.

Independent Order Odd Fellows t.
100000; MaSOnS I,429, OOU; Modern
WOodmen America |, l29, 600; X. p. L.
100000
These figures are based upon a
statement made recently in one of the
daily newspapers.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

jeff Skaggs of Green county, is lying
at deaths door as result of a shoot
ing ARRAY. Skaggs received his
wounds at the very place where he
Killed joha Lee, ten years ago.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Mr. D. B. Bertram, who formerly
lived and practiced law at jamestown
is now candidate before the Demo
cratic voters for County Attorney
Wayne, he having been resident of
Monticello for several years.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
Notice.

A two-year-old FLY, dark bay, with
heavy name and tail, left home May
q. Any one giving NE information
of her will be literally rewarded.
Willie Humphrey,
81 Cane Valley.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Mt J W Coy met with a painful
accident Saturday morning. He was
hanging a screen door when he lost
his balance and fell of his front porch,
his head striking first, hurting it and
his neck very badly. He is better at
this time.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

L t reported that more than n
thousand people were at Bear Wallow
Decoration Day. Speeches were made
by Ed. Tobias Huffaker, Rev. Pierce,
Marion Ante and VIM HobSou, f
Campbellsville. There was dinner On
the ground for every body.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

The personal effects of the estate of
the late John W. Haynes will be sold
at public auction at the Haynes resi-
dence near Montpelier, on June a.
J. V. Dudley, Admr
3I-2t AID
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

In the eastern portion OF this county
there is dweliing-hOuse, we have for
gotten the name of the family who
occupies it, but think the head of the
family is named Sullivan. that is SO
situated that when il rains, from one
side the water falls IN Adair county
from the other side into Russell county
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Have you been III the mill district
recently? 1t is very busy locality
saving lumber, getting out slaves and
spokes, employing large number of
hands
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Miss Pearl Hindman, School Super
intendent, will not be in her office in
afternoons until Saturday, June IA.
She can be seen each forenoon.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Candidates for office should remenl-
Der that their petitions must be III
the hands of the Secretary OF State
thirty days before the to the primary.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Mr.. j. c. Strange caught the latter
part of last week two catfish, one
twenty-four inches. the other twenty
eight inches The twenty-four inch
was a forked tail blue cat.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

In his examination at jamestown
Mr.. Geo. Aaron received general
average of SO.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

The Girls club gave their picnic on
the lawn of The Methodist church
last Thursday afternoon.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

have for sale an extra good Jersey COW, five
years old, with young calf,
Mrs. j. B. Coffey,
3I-2t. Columbia, Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

A calf. was owned by Mr.. Sims
who lives in the Tut addition vas
killed by lightning Sunday nigh
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

L. w. Dixon bought two lots of J.
r. Wilson, located on Russell Heights,
for sixty dollars
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
To The Voters Of Adair County.

Because Of the many false reports
being circulated over the county by
certain of the Taft Republicans with
view to diScouraging the Progressive
ticket, we take this means of warning
our friends against these false reports.
We wish to say that the two elements
of the Republican party have not got
ten together, and under the law, there
is no probability or possibility of them
doing so. The reports that the Roose-
velt voters are going back to the log
cabin are false. We have talked with
voters from all parts of the county and
find that the Progressives are gaining
strength instead Of losing. We are
candidates on the Progressive Repub-
lican ticket till the election, and we
think our prospects for election are
good
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

A cottage framed and ready for
withdrawing was razed Sunday
night for Mr.. J. L. Mclean.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Circuit court adjourned last Wed
nesday afternoon, and Judge Carter
.eit for h.s home in FompkiDsvle.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

A pair of eyeglasses has been left Ut
the Hancock Hotel.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

1t was oppressively hot here last
Sunday, the Thermometers marking
nearly ninety degrees.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

l keep on hands a full stock OF
collins and baskets, als0 robes;
hearses. Prompt service night or day.
Phone %.
45-ly ST J. Z. Triptett,
Ad. Columbia, Nv.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
Suicided.

L. l.. Cummins, who at one time
sold goods a Randolph, Metcalfe
county, was found dead, lying across
his bed, Tuesday of last week. There
was wound in his head and his pistol
was lying by his side. On Saturday
before he had trouble with a man
named Albright, firing several shots
him. 1t is believed that he thought
he had killed his antOginist, went
home and killed himself. He was
dead from Saturday until Tuesday be-
fore found.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Born, to the wife of DR.. James
Manzies May 10. q daughter. Mother
ana baDy are dong weil.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04
H0W the Vote Stands

The following is the standing of the
candidates at the Parlor Circle, up to
and including last Saturday night:
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Decoration Day was observed at a
number of burying places in Adair
COUNTY,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

Boru, to the wife of Frank Sinclair,
May Bun, Il son.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

For short time only the Globe
Tailoring Company will give FREE,
with every suit, a fancy vest or pair
of trousers. Let US take your meas.
ure to-day,
Reed & Miller, Agents.
All 21-0t
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

w. II. Mcfarland,
J. M. Wolford,
June Il. Pickett,
Joe Z. Conover,
Ernest Cunditf.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1913-06-04

3l-3t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-11

The Rainwaisr family Is being sued
m salem equity court. Cloudy DAYS
Tor that bunch.