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The Adair County news., 1915-08-11
The Institute.

The meeting of the teachers and
visitors last Thursday afternoon
proved most interesting. Attorney
General Garnett was present, and
upon the invitation and Introduction
of Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart, the in
structor, he spoke on the progress of
moonlight schools in Kentucky, and
especially in Adair county. In intro
ducing Mr.. Garnett, Mrs. Wilson paid
him high compliment as State
official.
In the course of General Garnett's
speech he congratulated Adair county
for having had the banner moonlight
school of the State, and also for fur
nishing the board the best written
prize story. He declared that the
teachers of Adair county had the
ability andin his Judgment would hold
the leadership in advancing the I'M
learned. He was of the opinion that
the next Legislature would make an
appropriation for the benefit of moon
light schools. The speech through
out was we'll received, and it was fol-
lowed by the audience singing, "My
Old Kentucky home"
A number of teachers made inter
esting talks, and the entire body was
greatly enthused, and eighty-two
teachers slgnifed willingness to
take up moonlight school work.
Mrs. Stewart is the originator of the
moonlight schools She is a lady OF
intellectual ability and her whole
heart is in the work. There is a de.
mand for her, not only in Kentucky,
but in other states, papers from a
distance often speaking of her and
the cause she represents. She is very
popular in Adair county, her coming
being hailed with delight each visit
she makes to Columbia.
During the institute the music was
directed by Mrs Margaret Thomas
and Miss Nell Johnson, who teach at
Greenville, KY. rough theil
efforts the audience was treated tt
many beautiful songs which were
highly appreciated.
The session closed Friday at noon
and it was pronounced one Of the
most profitable Institutes ever held in
Adair county.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11
Cut the Weeds.

l wish to call the attention of our
citizens to the filthy condition of our
town. The streets alleys are grown
up in weeds, the churches are in the
same condition. The back yards of
the Banks and business houses need
looking after. Many of the private
homes are in the same uncomely con-
dition. Let US have a general clean
ing up. Many people seem to think
that cutting the weeds once, will stop
them from growing. If this hint is
ignored, notices will be served upon
them by the marshal, and then they
must pay attention. By order of the
Board of Health.
July 7, 1915. U. L. Taylor,
Health Officer.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Mr.. E. G. Page, who is employed at
Frankfort, was in Columbia last
Thursday. He came down to be with
his wife who is in a critical condition.
IL will be remembered that some time
since Mrs. Prge went to Louisville
and submitted to an operation, For
awhile after the operation it was
thought that she was improving, but
ten days ago unfavorable symptoms
set up and her husband and friends
are very uneasy about her condition.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Commissioner Newman thinks that
the foot and mouth disease which has
RACED over Kentucky for nearly year
, has some compensations in that there
has been a reduction in the number OF
cases of catarrhal fever among horses,
pink eye and black leg among cattle
and hog cholera because all the stock
cars and stock pens Of the State have
been thoroughly disinfected. He es-
Inmates that the saving to the farm
ers in this way will amount to some
thing like a million dollars.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

A report has heached here that Bob
McWhorter, the colored man who
was tried two or three times in the
Adair circuit court, upon charge of
house burning, was drowned in Green
river last Tuesday. His body had not
been found up to Wednesday morning.
1t is said that he was with party on
a fishing expedition.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Rev. W.. G. Christie has been con-
Quoting an interesting meeting at
Pleasant Ridge, Adair county, a few
miles beyond Gradyville. Up to last
Thursday there had been nine profess
ions and the interest growing Mr..
John B. Price, of Bowling Green, who
was reared in the Pleasant Ridge
neighborhood, was present last week.
and also his wife, both working in the
meeting.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Last Sunday was the birthday Of
Mr.. j. N. CoffeY and his son-in-law,
Mr.. ]. f. Patteson The events were
duly celebrated at the home of Mrs.
Patteson, a magnificent dinner being
spread for the benefit Of thirty
relatives who dropped in to enjoy the
delightful edibles and to spend sever
al hours in social converse,
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Judge Junius Hancock has rented
his hotel property to Mr. R. E. Tandy,
who will take charge this week. Mr..
Tandy has had some experience in
the business and will no doubt con-
duct a popular house. Judge Han
cock is one of the best hotel men in
the State, and he quits for needed
rest. He will remove to Mr.. G. W.
loves residence, and Prof. W. NJ.
Wilson and wife and Mr.. Geo. Han
cock and wife will occupy rooms in
the dormitory, near the Graded School
building.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

There viii be an all day singing at
White Oak church the fourth Sunday
in August, conducted by Joel Darnell,
R. O. Cabbell, Wolford Bros and 9th
ers. Also all old time singers are cor,
daily invited to come and bring their
Harp of Columbia song books. Every
body come and bring their latest song
books and Well-filled baskets.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

The ring-necked pheasants that
were distributed throughout Ken
lucky last spring are said to be hatch
ing their eggs very. successfully and
with few years of absolute protec-
ton will increase. in large numbers.
This will be good news to the sports
men who are expecting great sport
when allowed to hunt these birds. 81
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Ed: Writes Williams, = of Saltwater,
Okla, delivered a very able discourse
at the Christian church last Sunday
night. Ed. Williams is a native
of Adair, and his friends are proud of
his recoad as minister. -.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

A little son of Robert Fletcher, who
lives in the Breeding settlement, was
thrown from a mule few days ago,
his foot catching in the harness, and
he was dragged some distance before
being released. He was considerably
bruised. DR.. G. T. Simpson was the
attending surgeon.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11
Resolutions.

We the teachers of Adair county,
resolve:
mat the county pupils be grad
uated and given their diplomas at the
next session of our county Institute.
z. That we, as teachers, endorse
any good movement for the improve
men6 OF the roads in Adair County.
D. mat in matters of school prog
reSs' up to reasonable point, the Su-
perlntendent should be independent
OF the County Board.
4. That the Teachers of Adair coun-
ty adopt Public School Methods"
.. That we make every effort to re-
tain the honors we now hold in the
hight against illiteracy, and that our
representative be instructed to use
his influence in securing the passage
Ola bill providing for the payment of
teachers for one months Moonlight
Schools.
3. That we ask our representative
TO secure legislation standardizing our
schools so as to require teachers enter
ing the profession within the next few
years to have High School education.
I. That we appreciate the worthy
efforts of our County Superintendent,
and thank him heartily for having Sc
cured, as our instructor, the most dis
tinguiShed woman in Kentucky, whose
earnest and practical work we thor
oughly appreciate.
s. That we extend our thanks to
the local ministers, the speakers, and
visitors who have inspired US by their
presence.
9. That Mrs. Thomas and Miss
johnson be extended our thanks for
their excellent music, which has add
ed greatly to the interest and pleas
ure Of our Institute.
10. That we endorse the efficient
work in our community of our County
High School and Lindsey Wilson
Training School, and also of our State
Institutions.
IL InaG we pleog6 our support III
retaining the increased enthusiasm in
educational progress caused by our
last school rally and in making our
next school rally greater success.
Il. That we, as teachers, urge the
County Superintendent and County
Board of Education to at once use the
power given them by law to secure
suitable playground for each school in
the county. :-z
Ii. That we endorse consolidation Of
schools where practicable and as sooI
as possible. .~f.a!
IA. That copy Of these resolutions
be published in the Adair County
News and the Southern School Jour
nal.
Jas. Hays -,
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Mrs. Fannie Taylor, (nee Miss Fan.
ME Meader), of Campbellsville, made
a strong fight in the contest put on by
the Courier-Journal and Times, auto.
mobiles being the prizes. She re.
ceived over 100000 votes. There
were twelve autos put up, the major.
ity of them going to Louisville parties.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Seine weeks ago the Rapid Transit
company, hauled from here to Camp
bellsville,j besides other Loading, at
one time, eight hogsheads of tobacco.
This gives the public an idea Of the
weight Of hauling trip. -. q
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Riding astride has become quite
popular in Columbia. Every after.
noon quite a number oil. young ladies
are out exercising the ponies. The
equestrians donned in buff riding hab-
its. - 81. J(1.-ai,'A "a ''t''
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Our Gradyville correspondent and
other reporters will please send in
their letters, this week, on Thursday
or Friday, as we will go to press day
earlier next week-on account of the
fair e. ;...-.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

An Upton item in the Larue Coun-
ty Herald says; ga protracted meet
ing began at the Methodist church
Monday night. The pastor is assisted
by Rev. A. R. Kasey, one of the
strongest preachers Of the Louisville
Conference"
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11
Dedication.

On the fourth Sunday in August
the new Baptist Church at Columbia
will be dedicated. DR. W. d. Powell
will preach the sermon. Dinner will
be served, and every body is cordially
invited to attend.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Persons in Adair and adjoining
counties who will attend the Fair,
next week, and who are indebted to
this Office are requested to call and
settle. The Office will be open until
noon each day and also the greater
portion of the afternoons, So 4sa
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

The buildings and stables on the
Fair Grounds have been over-hauled,
placed in good condition, and mum.
Der of stalls have been engaged. The
show stock will begin to arrive the
latter part of this week.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

The Parlor Circle was opened last
Thursday night, to large attend.
ance. The show will continue on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday even
ings during the fall and winter.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Born, to the wife of G. M. Barnett,
Mt. Vernon, ILL.,, Wednesday, August
4th, a ten pound daughter. A letter
to relatives here state that the moth
er and baby are doing well.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

We understand there are quite a
number of guests at Griffin Spring.
The water is delightful, and those
who want to swim have access to the
classic waters Of Green river.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

The United Brethren Conference
will be held in Columbia, beginning
October Ii. The church building at
this place will be dedicated by Bishop
Mathews Sunday the 18th.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Now that candidates for State oftces
and also district and county offices
having been nominated, the canvass
for the November election has opened,
Al we win hear politics every day
until the final election
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

John Lee and Allen Walker sold
Grover Grissom the lot near the Fail
Grounds, upon which is large barn,
known as Hudson's barn. Considera'
ton, private.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

The County Superindents directs all
teachers to send home all children OF
four and FIVE years of age that may be
sent to their schools. We have no
kindergarten department in our
schools and the teachers are not en-
uloyed to do nursing.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11
For Sale.

Two or three pure-5red Poland
China SOW pigs, two male pigs same
age, and one older and ready for use,
They are all as fine as you can hope
to get anywhere. If you want some
thing as good as the best this IS your
chance. q. >. Harris.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Rev. W. C. Christie, assisted by Rev.
Wapier, of Hiseville, will commence a
series of meetings at the GradyVille
Methodist church on September 4.
Every body get geady for the revival.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

The ParIOr Circle will be open Thurs
day and Saturday nights of this week,
and every night next week. Extra
good pictures will be thrown upon the
canvass; and the music first-claSs.
Edgar Reed.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Get your Poultry ready for the Fair.
Place them in neat coops, that they
may be plainly seen by the judges.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Bring your Farm Products and en-
ter'then1 early Tuesday morning, and
win some of the rich prizes offered by
the Fair Association. -.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

The election is over. Stanley has
won. Forget your troubles and get
ready for the Fair.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Tenn Jones, of color, was adiudged
alunatic last Saturday and will be
sent to Anchorage.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11
Notice to Blacksmiths and Far
merS.
meFS.

We have a nice lot of singletrees fol
sale. Apply at stave yard. "a
41-2t i l..5sIs,. Elrod & Co.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

The gates of the Columbia Fair
Grounds will swing open next Tues
day, preparatory for one of the great
est meetings ever held during history.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

G. S. Harris has bought in the last
two weeks between forty and fifty
young calves at an average of 500 per
head.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

There will be an ice cream supper
at Rocky Hill school house next Fri
day night.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

There will be no service at the Bap-
fist church the 3rd Sunday, as 1 will
go to Gilead that day instead OF the
4th Sunday.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Next week we will put up the DEM
ocratic ticket to be voted for In NO
vember. We will also give the names
of all the Republican candidates.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

The construction of an interurban
railroad from Edmonton to Horse
Cave is the latest. The grading Of
road has already commenced, and one
mile out from Edmonton has been
reached. The natives along the line
are greatly enthused, and those who
are interested financially say there is
no doubt but the road will be pushed
to completion.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Meet me at the Columbia. Fair next
Tuesday. will be there every day.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Next Tuesday the Columbia Fair
will open and the town will be full of
people.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Mr.. J. o, Ewing, one of Burkes-
villes, prominent lawyers, met with
stroke Of apoplexy at the Monroe cir
cult court last week. 1t is said that
he has so far recovered as to be able
to recognize friends about his bedside.
His many Adair county friends feel a
deep interest, all anxious for his re-
coyery. The attack came Just after
he had made lengthy law argument.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Get your mules ready Tor the rsses
next week. Good races every day.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

The Irish potato crop in Adair cog up
ty Is the bestfor many years, v,sss =
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

The Columbia Fair begins next Tues
day. Don't fail to see the Cattle
Show. 1t will be one of the grandest
ever held in Southern Kentucky.
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Hrs. o. L. Taylor will please accept
our thanks for . Il pound tomato, her
Iown,growing. u ~
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

;. WAN4Ep.-Grsy squirrels 4oc. each.
Send them at once-eE .,,s..y s..
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

Locals continued on eth pass.)
The Adair County news., 1915-08-11

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New Britain herald., 1915-01-06
SUBWAY FIRE IN NEW YORK.

New York had a fire of the most pe- culiar kind today. It occurred in the subway, and 1t was thought at first d large number of lives have been lost. The cause was reported to have been an explosion of some kind on a train. tho cars taking fire and a panic fol-
 wing among the passengers, a num- ,F being trampled under foot in addi- i;3n to those injured in other ways. The firemen had a most trying time fighting the flames, it being almost inn possible to handle them in the ordi- nary way. The manholes were opened but that only served to give vent to the flames and their red tongues soon shot out of the openings accompanied by huge clouds of smoke. Such a case has evidently never occurred to when it was found that the tirenen could not do their best work it was deemed necessary to tear up the streets, a proceeding that is al- " dS ". In this case it was the only thing to be done in order to ex- tinguish the fire and rescue the people.
 There will be much talk of the con- ditions which existed today but it was evidently one of those cases that was never expected and perhaps may never happen again. The authorities ent light after this, but whatever may be the action it will not undo the troubles of today Or bring back the life lost. The best that can be done is to try and prevent such thing from happening again.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-06
OF MAYOR QUIGLFY

Mayor Quigley has suggested to
 the committee on charter revision that
 it so amend the charter that the may
 or shall have absolute power over the
 commissions, that he have the pow
 CT to remove them for cause and that he be the sole judge of the cause. It would seem as if the mayor has that power now, the only point at issue be- ing whether when removing a com missioner he shall specify his reason for removing him. Just now the peo-
 pie are exercised to some extent over
 the matter which has brought this point to the front and it may perhaps
 be difficult to have an intelligent dis cussion of the matter owing to the fact that people have taken sides on it. It should be remembered, how law that will please everyone, but all will probably agree that it is very desirable that there be some head to the city government and that it be giv- en power to see that the machinery does not become clogged for any rea- son and that suitable provision be made for the removal as we'll as the appointing of officials.
 The common council has the power to remove officeholders for malefea- sance or misfea sance in office which is broad enough to include incompe-' tency or dishonesty, but this provision does not apply to appointees of the mayor and should not because it has nothing to do with the selection of the men. Leaving aside the case which is the cause of the present discussion 1t is important that the mayor should have the power of removal of his own appOlntees for the reason tn at it is easy to see how case might arise where it would be absolutely necessary to remove an official and if it was necessary to go to the courts the proceedings would require so long a period that no good would be accomplished, and some harm might 1 be done in the meantime What seems to be needed in the present case is an amendment that will remove all in reference to what con. stitutes "cause." This is evidently 1 what the mayor desires and the re- quest is a reasonable one.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-06
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Views on all sides of timely questions as discussed in ex- changes that come to Herald office
A Painting From Belgium.
Philadelphia Public Ledger


 Fortunately the proposal to bring Rubens' Descent From the Cross" to this country does not contemplate the permanent acquisition of one of the great art treasures, but merely it's temporary exhibition for the benefit of the Belgian sufferers from the war inc glorious little country has lost enough of the memorial forms of beauty in her architecture and her ancient priceless collections without parting with the great masterpiece for the sake of enriching the collec- tion of an American millionaire in re- turn for some hundreds of thousands of dollars.
 The story of the creation of "The Descent From the Cross is picture esque. In clearing the ground for a stately nome In the year 1910, Reubens inadvertently trespassed on ground belonging to the company of Arquebusiers. They threatened to bring suit against him. The painter, thinking himself in the right, con- tested their claims for a time; when he found he was in error, he offered by way of reparation to paint this magnificent picture for the chapel of the Arquebusiers in Antwerp catheral.
 For the last century the picture has been in Antwerp, and there, when the war is over and it's safety is assured, 1t should remain. It Is a national possession and heritage-meaning all the more in their deprivation to those who are it's custodians. We need but to put ourselves in their places, and realize what it would mean to part for money with the li- berty bell, to realize the significance Of such a lodestone to the city that possesses it. We have the money to buy "The Descent From the Cross, but it is better for us to entertain the picture as a welcome guest than to acquire the title of permanent pos session.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-06
Going Into Shcnsi.
(Exchange.)

Shensi, the great central province of North China, Is rich in coal, iron and petroleum and is one of the sec tions in which the Standard Oil com pany has particularly desired, and re- gently secured, concessions. It's peo- pie, who are strong and intelligent declare that they are direct and un- mixed descendants of the tribes which came originally to China from the cradle of the race. Sian-fu, the capi- tai of Shensi, was the seat of govern ment and home of the emperors for hundreds of years before Christ; and when the Empress Dowager fled from Picking before the allied armies, in 1900, it was to Shensi that she and her retinue made their way, by the sunken roads which thousands Of years of travel had made so deep that her progres could scarcely be marked from the plain above.
 Ten or twelve important walled cities are in the northern part of the province, which has been assigned to the American Board for missionary occupation. Through one of these, Yu-Lin-fu, under shadow of the Great Wall and the headquarters of the army of the Northwestern pro- N1uCeS, pdSSeS pr IdCt1Colly all VI Of'i''" trade with Eastern Mongolia. Rev. w. O. Pye one of the boards s stah m the adjoining province of Shensi, to whom the survey and opening up of the new field was committed, re- ports that most of the prominent business houses in the district are owned or managed by men from Fenchow-fu or Taiku-hsien, cities where the board already has flourish ing work This fact, MT. Pye says, Makes it nice for us, for being from the same place they regard us as members of the family"
 A generous friend, hearing Of the addition of this great district to the boards already large responsibilities gave a thousand dollars for immedl- ate use in sending out Chinese evan gelists and preachers trained in the Fenchow Theological seminary ana who will be under the supervision of a missionary or of an experienced Chinese pastor.
 MT. Pye writes, This is great country. more like America than any thing I have seen in China. I'd like to live here. It's bigness and wildness are fascinating. It's great place Tor church work; we ought to have strong work over here some day.