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The Detroit times., 1915-03-13

ing. March 16, In Chaffee hall. By
pupils Of the Detroit Training School
OF Elocution and English Literature.
Miss Marjorie Baumgartner WIN
play.
o.
Harmonic Ragtime minstrels gave
an entertainment Thursday evening.
In Harmonic hall, before an audi
ence that crowded the auditorium.
The amateur jokesters, singers and
dancers were received with much
applause. Following the show. there
was supper and dancing.
o.
at bridge Wednesday evening. In
her attractive Crosse Pointe home.
In honor Of Miss Gertrude Power.
of Boston. the guest OF Miss Mar
garet Smith. Miss Smith gave an
informal tea Friday afternoon for
Miss Power.
Charles Moore. president Of the
Detroit City Plan and Improvement
commission and director OF the Mu-
scum OF Art. win give q free illus
trated talk on a1Ffhe new Detroit art
center and public library" Monday
evening. March Is, In the Utley
branch library.
Detroit chapter. Sons OF the Amer
lean Revolution. will meet Friday
evening. March 10, in the home OF
Harry A. Lockwood. No. 1917 Sec
ond-ave. Ira w. Jayne. superinten-
dent OF the recreation committee
will speak on Recreation and It's
proper supervision as necessary
factor In making good citizens"
o.
Ladies' OF the Junior Civic league
VIII give a card party and tea satur-
day afternoon. March 20. In the Fed
GRAFTON club house. The guests win
be received by Mrs. J. Z. Bolles.
Mrs. C. u. Bear. Mrs. c. Lawson
Pierson. Mrs. Frank Bayley. Mrs.
w. A. BROMLEY, Mrs. Arthur Rath-
bone, Mrs. J. Treadwell. Mrs. c.
Jones, and Mrs. John Thatcher.
o.
Miss Elva Farr gave q luncheon
of pretty appointments. Thursday.
In honor OF Mrs. Wood Williams, OF
Springfield. Mass. who Is visiting
her mother, Mrs. James Wilson.
Covers were laid for the hostess and
honor guest. Mrs. Ford Ballantyne.
Mrs. Lyle Albert Devlin. Mrs. Muir
d. Dufiisld, Mrs. Henry Gerhauser.
Mrs. Frederick Stoepel and Miss
Mary Margaret Sweeney.
Miss Yvonne de Treville, the we'll
known singer. will arrive in Detroit.
Monday, to spend the week with
Mrs. N. J. Corey, No. 3s Woodward
terrace. Miss de Treville who was
In Detroit week ago on her way
from the west TO Toronto. to give
concert. was entertained Saturday.
March 9, at a luncheon Of charming
appointments OF which Mrs. Wilfrid
c. Leland was hostess.
o.
The marriage Of Miss Mollie Mer-
cedes. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Rosenberg. Of McKeesport,
Pa, to Joseph Hartman. Of Detroit.
was celebrated wednesday evening
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13
y Society," Fashions Household Hints and HELPS y 4

March 10. In McKeesport. The
couple have gone to the Pacific coast
on their wedding trip. and after
June I, viii take up their residence
In Detroit.
o.
Il. r. Benson. vice-president In
charge OF sales OF the Studebaker
corporation. has gone to Boston to
visit the automobile show this week,
and viii also address the New Eng.
land studebaker dealers convention
which Is being held at the same
time.
o.
Under the auspices Of the Monday
club. musicale-tea will be given
Monday afternoon. March Is, In the
home OF Mrs. p. A. Gordon. No. 141
Pacinc-ave. The beneficiary will be
81. Matthias church, Grand Rivet-ave,
and West Grand-blvd. The pleasing
program will be, given by Frank
Stephens. pianist: Miss Arbutus
Wolf. Mrs. william Allen Nelson,
Mrs. J. =. McDonough. Mrs. II. I.
Flanders. Mrs. William Nick. and
Mrs. J. J. Grady. The public is in.
vited.
A 81. Patrick's supper and enter
tainment will be given Tuesday
evening. March Is. In the parish
hall of the Church of the Blessed
Sacrament. Supper viii be served
from to s o'clock. and the enter
tainment program will follow. Stew
art Haniey will give an address on
The day we celebrate" and ad.
dresses will be given also by the
Rev. Fr. Hankard. the Rev. FIR. Con.
molly, william p. Bradley and Have
lock j. Northmore. Musical mum
bers will be given by Mrs. Eugene
Bresler. Miss Theresa Sheehan.
Miss Helen Weeks, Archibald Jack.
son. William Lerchen and Miss Mar.
garet Mannebach.
Gustaf Holmquist, Swedish basso.
of Chicago. will give an interesting
program OF oratorio arias. and songs,
many OF the latter In Swedish. in
the First Congregational church,
Friday evening. under the auspices
OF the Swedish Lutheran church.
Mr.. Holmquist comes to Detroit with
a fine reputation as a concert singer
OF the first rank. He Will be assist
ed by Edgar Nielsen, pianist
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13

w aSnlngtOn I N o
other day:
"Oh. yes, or
course. there's a
bright side to ev-
erything. There are
Few stu att o n .
wherein you can't
ind som e I h 1 n Y
bright.
az wv a a. nrna
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13

"Of course. want to make money
for Pat, for. although he does not
know II the paper is his and as soon
as II II q paying proposition / am
going to tell him 80, but I am Just
as anxious to help make this city
clean and iivable."
well. you have a pretty good
chance to do some fne work" spoke
up Harry, "snd I'm going TO help
you You can cali on me n you need
money and I'll help you In any other
way you think best"
-oh, Harry. how splendid!- ex-
claimed Eliene. II have always want
ed you to do something In civic
work-perhsps you might run for
mayor"
We all laughed heartily and Harry
said' Think of the howl that
would 50 up II ! should attempt
such q thing. In the first place,
dear. don't even know what the
duties Of q mayor Of q city are: and
In the second. very rich man would
stand about ~ much chance OF be-
ing elected mayor OF - as that
animal whose inability to pass
through the eye Of q needle Is inti-
mated by some old-time symbolist.
However, I'll begin to morrow the
study OF city civics. Dick, there has
often said ! ought 70 do something
Of the kind and wei see II we can't
interest some other men,"
'Tll tell you what 10 do. Harry"
suggested Dick. ''call meeting of
your ward here at your house and
let each man explain how he thinks
he could better the city government
and administer 1t more efiiciently."
Suppose we begin first on the
school question" said Mr.. Hatton.
They are going to appoint four
new members OF the board Of edu-
cation within the next two months"
II wish we could do something to
help" said Eliene. who had been
much interested in the converse
ton.
Il think we can" I said. I'VE can
interest the women In the clubs and
hold neighborhood meetings"
.That win be splendid" said
Eliene, looking interested and using
her favorite word.
ITO Be Continued.)
The less a man thinks of his
neighbor the more he admires him.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13
n.DzZ2sazxz7.s ~. 2zNsazYszs
New veilings In
FiIet Mesh

Quite plain a. 10 mesh, In
most cases, but with q pretty
border Of either chenille or vel
vet dots or squares or an effec-
tive hand-run design.
Or, IL you prefer. you may
have n very good-looking style
with the fillet mesh or ornament
ed with q band-run effect all
over Il. The prices are from 50c
to sl.26 q yard
Charming Neck RuRs
They are made Of pleated ma,
limo or chiffon. and very many
have ribbon. silk or quilting
edges of a contrasting color.
Black and white IL the most
popular combination. but there
are also peacock blue, taupe or
green. with black edges and
a few In lighter colors. Prices
from 81 to 50.
Kayser Gloves, Soc
Kayser's elbow length cham
oisette gloves In white with
black embroidery or all white.
Just the thing for early spring
wear, soc.
A Vestee With High Back
Collar--Special, Soc
Today we place on sale an
Oriental lace vestee. Of an ex-
ceptionally good quality
II In made with the much de-
sired high In back and low In
FRONT pleated collar.
II Is to be had In cream or
white, special value at CSC.
Main Floor.
Taffeta Blouses
Country Club blouses; made
OF Pussy-willow Taffeta, long
sleeves, high-low neck. very
dainty.
$500
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13
Another Import Of
White Goods

As choice and interesting az
the wash Hpods and including
both French and English weaves
I'm the latest designs. 81 to ~
O yard all told In the following
materials:
Piumetis mousselino with odd
artistic designs.
Soft-finished organizes and
voiles with embroidered dots OF
various sizes.
Plain and seed voiles with
corded stripes. resembling pin.
tucks, an English weave that's
very smart and different.
Persian Ivory
Hair receivers and puff Jars,
SOC each.
Persian ivory perfume bottles.
SOC each.
Persian ivory hatpir holderx.
soc.
Persian ivory pin cushions.
soc.
Persian ivory mirrors, $50.
Persian ivory nair brushes,
s1.25.
Fashionable Laces
The seasons distinguishing
tendency may be said TO be an
elaboration OF the better known
Laces, rather than the fntroduc-
ton Of any one striking novelty.
And 80 we have Flouncings In
widest variety; new and lovely
designs IN Oriental, Opalescent,
Margot. Italian, Filet and Chan
tiily Laces.
Batiste Blouses
A very beautiful new blouse.
Mede OF fine French batiste,
trimmed IN narrow ruffies OF
same. Front heinstitchcd and
small sprays ~ hand ombroI-
derry
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13

Modern torpedoes have a range
slightly exceeding 1000 yards. 7
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13

George I revived the Most Honor
able Order of the Bath In 1925.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13

Gossip is the ammunition used In
the guns OF knockers.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13

Representative Gardner, replying
TO a defender OF Americas arma-
menta said N
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13

A man who buys a blind horse
should also consult an oculist.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13

marry spendthriftr one girl asked
another.
/" Well was the pensive reply. 1T
wouldn't be so bad IL he was just
starting out on his prodigal course,
would it1'"
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13

The less man thinks OF his
neighbor the more he admires him.
self.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13

The marriage OF Miss Mollie Mer-
cedes. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
David Rosenberg. Of Mckeesport.
Pa, to Joseph Hartman. Of Detroit.
was celebrated wednesday evening
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13

A program OF Irish prose and
poetry win be given Tuesday cvea.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-13

FANCY FEATHERS-Some
made Of ostrich with delicate
center stickups or with the
long whip centers, or combin-
ed with numidi or paradise;
plain colored quilts, too.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
Rained Out.

Tuesday of last week Mr.. and Mrs.
W. r. Myers gave the following par
ties trip to Griffin Spring, but when
the autos got within one mile of the
watering place heavy rain came up
and they we're forced to turn back,
the ground being too wet upon which
to picnic. But they were not wholly
outdone. Upon arriving at Columbia
they motored to the Fair Grounds,
and there did justice to an abundance
of delightful edibles:
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Myers and son,
Robert Page; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Myers, Mr.. W. A. Coffey and wife;
Mr.. H. V. Denver and wife; Mrs. NJ.
E. Marcum, Mrs. A. D. Patteson, Mrs.
10 Russell and two sons; Mrs. Irvine
Frazier, DR.. and Mrs. G. M. Russell
and two daughters; Misses Madge Ros-
enfield, Edna Lewis, Annie Faulkner.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
Advertisement.

Sealed proposals addressed to the
Fiscal Court Of AdaIr county at Co
lumbia Kentucky, will be received up
to II O'Clock noon Friday. the 10th
day of September, 1915, for the i'm
provement of the road leading from
Columbia, the county seat of Adair
county to Liberty, the county seat of
Casey county, at which time said bids
will be publicly opened and read.
The road to be improved is in Adair
county Kentucky A single bid to be
submitted for the whole work. Bids
must be for work to be done in &C
cordance with the plans and specii-
cations approved by the Fiscal Court
of Adair County and the State Com
mission of Public roads, which plans
and specifications and general draw
ing can be seen at the County Court
Clerks office of Adair County at Co.
lumbia Kentucky. The Fiscal Court
of Adair County expressly reserves the
right to reject any and all bids. Be-
fore contracts are binding they must
be approved by the Commissioned of
Public Roads for the State of Ken
lucky. Each bid shall be accompanied
by cash or certified check payable
at sight to the order of the treasurer
of Adair county for ten per cent of
the proposal, which check shall be
held until the execution of the con-
tract. Before the contract is award
ed, the successful bidder will be re-
Quired to furnish a bond of eighteen
thousand dollars for the faithful per-
Torrance of the work in accordance
with the aforesaid plans and specifi-
cations. All work to be done under
the direction and supervision of the
State Commission of Public Roads.
This the 18th day of August 1915.
WALKER BRYANT,
Clerk of the Adair County Court.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
Constipation Cured overnight.

A small dose Of Po-Do-Lax tonight
and you enjoy a full, free, easy5bowel
movement intte morning. No gripping
for Po-Do7Lax is PodophgIlin, 4 May
Applet without the grippe. Po-Do-Lax
corrects the cause of Constipation by
arousing at he Liver, increasing the
flow of bile.I Bile is Natures anti
septic in the bowels. With proper
amount of,bile, digestion, in bowels is
perfect. No gas,ano fermentation, no
Constipation. Don't be sick, nervous
irritable. Get bottle Of Po-Do-Lax
from your Druggist now and cure your
Constipation overnight. For sale by
PAUL Drug Co. AID
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
Republican Ticket.

The following is che Republican
ticket, nominated in the primary:
For Governor, E. P. Morrow.
For Lieutenant Governor, Lewis L.
Walker.
For Secretary of State, James T.
Lewis.
For Attorney General, T. B. Nc.
Gregor,
For Superintendent, r. P. Green.
For Commissioner of Agriculture,
W. Hanna.
For Treasurer, W. A. Hunter.
For Auditor, E. A. Weber.
For Clerk, Court of Appeals, E. G.
HuntSman.
For Representative, L. T. Neat.
For Circuit Clerk, NJ. G. Winfrey,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
Land for Sale.

Ihave 70 acres OF good land seven
acres in creek bottom, IL acres in tina
Der. This land is located in Camp
Knox, Green county, on pike, leading
to Greensburg. 1t is we'll Watered.
On the land is neat dwelling and
large feed barn, a store building al
most new, a good stand to sell goods.
1t is where the post Office is kept.
There are other outbuildings en- the
farm. 1t is a splendid location for
some perssn who wants a home, and
also to sell goods.
J. E. Dulworth, P. M,
39-4t Camp Knox, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
Fatal Accident.

Last Saturday morning week, about
one mile from Greensburg, Mr.. James
Lawless lost his life. He was walking
along the cliff, near Bluff Boom, his
intention being to reach Greensburg
and take the morning train. 1t was
just about day light, and he made a
misstep and fell over the Cliff into
Green river, One of his arms were
broken and his skull terribly crushed.
He laid in water. two foot deep six
hours before he was rescued. He was
carried to one ofthe hotels in town
and died'in a few hours thereafter.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
10 Meet at the Fair.

'ohn Anderson my 10 John is a very
o.meiy little poem to read, by the old.
81 seC at lair time. The occasion
brings many people together. and
friends who have been separated fol-
many moons come together, and talk
over oy gone days. If you will take a
walk over the fair grounds during the
week, you will see old men coupled
sitting under the shade of trees, and
IL you pass close to them you will dis.
cover that they are talking of the DAYS
Oh Aud Lang Sine," when at school,
Cney swung their sweethearts, pretty
girls, played humble the peg, attend
cd apple pealings and cuttings. Hap
Ply Gays never to be forgotten. But
now their locks are gray, and they are
more or less troubled in mind. Their
children, some have gone to try the
realities of another world, while 9TH
'ers have found homes in distant
>tates, and only occasionally a letter
comes, to gladden. the hearts of the
parents" Come a little closer, John
anderson, you do not know how glad
am to be with you after so long a
separation. and how much pleasure
get out-of the fair. 1 do not care for
the shows. L am here to meet and
with friends of earlier days, a pleasure
that 1 enjoy more than all things else.
Come back tomorrow and we will re-
pew our meeting and both of US go
home happier men,"
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18

On Saturday, the 21st inst, the
voters of Russell county will say by
ballot whether they are willing for
the county to issue bonds to the ex
tent of 10000 for road purposes. 1t
would be a great mistake if the prop
osition lost, as it takes good roads to
build up county. Run pixies over
Russell county and it would be one of
the best in the mountain section of
the State. Besides, ali realty in the
county would be greatly enhanced in
value. We would be glad to learn of
the proposition carrying by the prop
er majority. .- --e.-,o go,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
Horribly Burned.

A little daughter, between one and
two years old, of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G..
Campbell, who live near the Dirigo
post office, was terribly burned one
day last week. The child was in the
cook room, and in some way its cloth
ing caught from the stove. Her body
was burned almost into a crisp and
one arm nearly off before the fire
could be extinguished. Mrs. Camp
bell was also badly burned in trying to
save the child. There is chance for
the infant to recover.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
School Rally.

On Friday, October the Sth, there
will be an educational rally in Colum-
bla. All the schools in Adair county
will meet in this place and march in
a body. The moonlight schools will
also turn out. There will be several
addresses during the day. The school
work in the way of maps, etc., will be
on exhibition. 1t will be big day
and everybody should be in Columbia
and see the number of pupils in school
in Adair county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
A Splendid Offer.

Until further notice we will
furnish The Adair County News one
year, the Cincinnati Weekly Enquir
er, one year, Boys Magazine, monthly,
one year, Farm and Fireside, semi
monthly, one year; To-day's Maya
zine, monthly one year; and Household
Journal, monthly, one year, all for
S1.65. This is the best offer ever made
by this Office, and all who want read
ing matter should send their subscrip-
lions to this office at once.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

The voters of Russell County are
hereby notified that there will be held
in Russell County, in the various pre-
cinCtS thereof and at the regular vOt.
ing places therein, on the 2Ist day of
August, 1915. an election to take the
sense Of the qualified voters of Russell
County on the following question:
Are yeu in favor Of issuing $4O,.
10000 in bonds for the purpose Of
building roads and bridges? -
All Legal voters of the county are en-.
titled to vote at this election, which
will be held by the same officers that
hold the regular election.
Given under my hand as Sheriff of
Russell County this 18th day of July
1915.
". L. Calhoun,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
Missionary Meeting.

There was an all day missionary
meeting at the Methodist church, this
place, last Thursday. Mrs. A. L. Nell
(nee Miss Lena Grissom, of Eddyville,
district organizer of the Louisville
Conference, was present, and also Mrs.
r L. Cowherd, of Campbellsville,
who is the district Secretary.
Mrs. Nell is thoroughly posted in
this workof the church and she made
number of interesting talks. Mrs.
Cowherd, who also has her heart in
the cause, spoke. Both ladies gave
full accounts of the missionary work,
the amount of money being raised for
the foreign fields, etc.
The meeting was not largely attend
ed, but those who did put in an ap-
pearance, were very much enthused.
Paper Of Rock candy has been left
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18

The interurban road now being
built from Edmonton to Horse Cave
or some other point on the L s. N,
is being constructed by company To-
Gated at Elizabethtown. A large
force of men is now at work on the
road, and those who are financially in
terested say there is not doubt but
the line will be completed 1t will be
the making of Edmonton.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
Announcement.

Cards are out announcing the ap-
preaching marriage of Miss Annie
Margaret Dixon, of Glasgow, to Mr..
Wendell II. Fry, of Kansas City, Mo.
The wedding will take place in Glas-
gov this "wednesday the 18th The
intended bride is daughter of Mrs.
Ella Dixon, and a niece Of Mrs. Bette
W. Butler, of this place. Miss Dixon
has often visited Columbia, and is a
favorite of the young people. The
intended groom is the only child of
the late Prof. W. H. Fry, who, for
many years, was President of the
Normal School. At present he is en-
gagged in the railroad business. The
couple will reside at Kansas City.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
Arm Fractured.

Mr.. T. R. Stults, of this place, who
has been in the insurance bushes at
Nicholasville for two years, met with
a very serious accident few days ago.
He was cranking an automobile and
the crank kicked, badly spraining his
right arm. At first it was thought
that his arm was broken. He was do
ing very nicely when last he wrote,
saying that he would be at home in a
few days.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18

Before you make little jaunt into
the fields to try your luck at hunting
you had better provide yourself with a
hunting license, which you can OBJ
tain from the County Clerk for the
small sum of one dollar. A dollar in
vested that way may save you many
dollars in fines. The game wardens
are keeping a sharp lookout for such
offenders, and they will spare none. q
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18
". L. Calhoun,
Sheriff Russell County.

Mr.. ]. o. Ewing's many friends in
Adair and adjoining counties will be
glad to learn that he is recovering
from recent attack of apoplexy,
which he sustained while attending
court at Tompkinsville. Mr.. Ray
Montgomery, who was in Burkesyille
last week, was Informed. while there
that Mr.. Ewing would be removed
from Tompkinsyille to his home ina
few days. 1t is generally believed
that,it will be sometime before he
fully RECEIVERS, but it is gratifying to
know that his chances to get. we'll are
good. : He was interrogating q witt
ness when the stroke came; and not
after a. speech, las we reported last
week. @fo1G
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18

: Ed! Writes Williams, who is here
visiting his mother, has record as
pastor of one Church that is surpassed
by but few ministers. Eighteen years
ago he became the pastor Of the Chris
tian Church, Saltwater, Okla, and
has been called each succeeding year
since. In talking with him, since his
arrival here, he stated that he was
living in a fine community, and he
hoped to spend his entire life as pas
tor of the Saltwater Church, his first
charge, assumed when he was quite a
young man. He did some mission
work in Oklahoma before taking
charge of the Church.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18

Mr.. Ray Montgomery, Democratic
candidate for the Legislature, the dis
trict being AdaiT and Cumberland,
was in Burkesville a few days of last
week. he met and Informed the &C
ouaintance of a number of citizens,
and was very favorably impressed with
the people of BurkssviIle and Cum
berlaRd county. He was given a cor
dial reception, and he will again Wis
it the county before the November
aloofi0n
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-08-18

Vernon Bradshaw, of near Creels-
boro, who was arrested in Illinois,
brought to this place by deputy sher-
ifs Mann and Woodbridge, who we're
conveying him to the Russell county
Jail, escaped the officers before day
light, at this place, Sunday morning.
He left bareheaded and barefooted
He was charged with shooting.