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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
SKETCHES.
Geo. W. WhitIock.

This week we speak of a travelling
salesman who has not been so many
years on the road as his competitors.
but he is as we'll acquainted as the
most Of them. For four years he has
been travelling for A. Walking g. Co.,
Louisville, aud he has been very sue
ceSSful, his trade increasing as the
years come and go He visits the mer-
chants in several counties, and is per-
sonally known to all of them. There
is not hamlet 10 Green county but
knows Geo ". Whitlocks. For years
he was prominent and very success
full merchant at Fry, people trading
with him from all the surrounding
country. When he went on the road
he took up his residence in Campbells-
vile, it being the most central point.
Besides representing the wholesale
house mentioned, he is interested in a
retail business in his home town. He is
popular with every body, due to the
courteous manner in which he does
business. Socially, he is very COM
panionable gentlemen, and his word
is his bond. There is no friction be-
tween him and his competitors. 1t is
hail fellow; we'll met with them all.
His acquaintance in Adair covers all
the business points, and his visits to
the countV are cordially received,
Mr. Whitlock has wife and sever
al children and he takes great de-
light in working for them. We trust
that the prosperity that he is now en-
joying will continue with him until
the end of his existence, and when he
has finished his work here below, he
will hear the welcome plaudit, enter
in and sit at My right.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
Farm for Sale.

wish to sell my farm of 107 acres,
one-quarter mile from Kell's Shop
post Office and store. Close to school
and church. Lays well. Well fenced,
plenty of good running water, also
we'll. Good barn, one tenant house,
good out building, good residence,
good orchard. About 60 acres under
cultivation, Al acres good timber.
Known as the Calvin Acre farm.
Call or write me at Kell's Shop, KY.
John GaSkinS.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
he Likes The News.
My Dear Brother:

My Dear Brother:
We take the liberty to publish your
letter for We get more kicks than pats,
more frowns than smiles, more criti-
cisms than praise, and yet our main
efforts have been and will continue to
be honest, faithful and helpful service
to our section of country land that
needs only the touch of enterprise to
make it bloom as the rose.
Your manner CT expression your can
dor and sense of justice for our people,
but honest efforts to serve well those
who ought to appreciate the News, as
a home paper, bespeak much more
than ordinarily comes to US even from
friends who dwell in the midst and
surroundings OF this congenial cline
May you live long and be happy, and
may we some day enjoy clasp,of your
hand and have you break bread with
US under our own vine and fig tree, is
our sincere wish.
Shandon, Ohio, Sept. %, 1916
Adair County News:
Enclosed find 81 90 for which please
enter my subscription. If your SUBJ
scription price has raised kindly let
me know on enclosed postal and l will
promptly remit amount necessary for
a years subscription.
L dropped my subscription to mum
Der of papers last spring, but am 60
ing to come back for your paper. 1t
is so full of the simple country life
that have missed its weekly visits,
although personally, do not know a
single person in Adair county. But
its ne VS. items are about the country
people and country life that love so
well, and l have come, through one
years subscription, TO know much Of
Adair county and its good people. No
paper published in any of our large
cities can reach the point of,picturing
country life as you do.
r. H. Wilmer
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

The dedication of the Campbells
vile Baptist Church will take place
October 10Th. DR.. ]. W Porter, edi-
tor of the Western Recorder, and pas
tor of the First Baptist church of Lex
ington, will preach the Dedicatory
sermon. The neighboring churches in
and out of the Russell Creek AsSocia-
tion are cordially invited to attend
the services, and dinner will be served
in the church, basement -Campbells-
vile News Journal.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

]. E. Gowdy, one of our esteemed
citizens, sustained sprained hip and
knee last Thursday afternoon about 3
O'Clock, while attempting co jump
over wire fence at the rear of his
home on Jackson street. While the
injury is not serious one, yet it is
very painful. We hope Mr.. Gowdy
will soon recover. -Campbellsville
News Journal. l-- 80
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
Marriage Licenses.
Geo. W.,sLoWe.

The following were issued from the
Adair County Clerks Office during the
month of September:
Russell Compton and Ada England.
Willie Cape and Martha Cape.
Leslie Skaggs and Kate Breeding.
Clarence Taylor and Elizabeth Will
son.
Joseph P. Caylor and Hattie D. Jes-
Sc.
S. K. Bibee and Canthus E. Hadley
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

1t is said that Mr.. V. NJ. Gowdy,
who recently purchased the property
where Mr.. Geo. e. Wilson lives, is
making preparations to build large
warehouse on the back end of the lot.
His main store building will not be
erected until next year. 1t is to be a
commodious brick, and will front the
pike.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
Nice Home for Sale.

l desire to sell my residence located
near the Graded School building. 1t
contains six rooms, and the property
is as good as new. 1 also have some
valuable household goods for sale, in
Guiding piano, IS good as new. For
particulars see me at the barber shop,
Hancock Hotel
1926 Geo. w, Lowe.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
Methodist appointments.

Preachers who are known here were
assigned as follows:
Columbia DistEict-S. G.. Shelley,
Presiding Elder.
Columbia, L. f. Piercy.
CampbellSville, J. S. Chandler.
Cane Valley, Owen T. Lee
Casey Creek, Iyey Allen,
Elkhorn, s.. L. @. Cogherd.
Gradyville, w. %. Chfisf
Jamestown, j. A. Walla
Mill Springs, Oscar Caps wv.
Russell Springs, E Psn67c cuff.
SparksviIle, D. Z. VancA
W. F.Hogard remains e Presid-
ing Elder of the Ktizabss town dis.
trict.
NJ. NJ. MurrelI goes to Bardstown
and Samuel.
Lebanon Circuit, J. L. Md rrell.
Clay and sWheatcroft, W. 4. Grant.
Hanson. ]. A. Johnson
MadisonvilIe, G. P. Diff6nl
Morganfeld Circuit, VII Wagon
er.
L. L. Hulse is continusd Presiding
Elder of the Hopkinsville District.
Eddyville and Saratoga, q. L. Nell.
Eddyville Circuit, j. M. Perryman.
S. NJ. Miller, Settle Memorial,
OwenSboro.
B. NJ. Currie, Marcus LINDSEY Me-
mortal, Louisville
Bowling Green, State Street, R. B..
Order. -
Canmer, j. P. Van Hoy.
. Union, Temple, Louisville A R.
Kasey.
Clifton, S. j. Thompson.
Millinery opening next Friday and
Saturday. Every one invited.
Mrs. L. w, Atkins.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

Rev. o. P. Bush closed very inter
esting meeting in Russell county last
week. 1t was held with a Church
about three miles from jamestown.
While there was only one addition,
the Church was greatly revived, and
the attendance fine. On the 9th of
this month Rev. Bush will begin a
meeting at Midtown,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
Yours,
Mrs. Robert ]. Pentecost

The above speaks in tones that we
appreciate and ought to echo from
more than thousand others who read
The News. The high cost of paper
forces US to advance the subscription
price by a change in form and re-
duction in its size, but as soon as con-
ditions permit The News will appear
in its regular size and form-an eight
page six column paper.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
From Georgia.
Winder, Sept, 80, 1916.

Winder, Sept, 30, 1916.
Editor Harris
We enclose check for two dollars,
which takes US up to May Is, 1917.
according to the statement. We
thoroughly enjoy the News and hope
the high price of paper will in no way
mar the future of its circulation, as it
seems we could hardly get along so
well without it. .-.
Success to the force.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

Last Wednesday morning, as DR..
Garlin Grissom was riding in town
the back end of the mail car struck
his horse, high up on the hip, cutting
very ugly cash which had to be
closed with stitches. 1t will take the
wound some time to heal.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
If Your Motto Be, Lie, Steal,
Drink and Swear.

When you lie, lie down in sweet
slumber; when you steal, steal always
frOm bad associates; when you drink,
drink nothing but cold water; when you
swear, swear that you will try those
shoes at Albin Murray'S. 40.It.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
A series of Meetings.

Rev. J. B. DeGarmo, a noted evan
gelist of Mississippi, will assist Pas
tor Bush in a protracted meeting to
commence at the Baptist church, this
place, the first Sunday in November
or the last Sunday in this month.
Let everybody get ready to enjoy the
services.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
Died on Casey Creek.

Last Friday, the 18th, ult., Mr.. Jesse
Absher, who was IS years old and a
good citizen, died at his late home on
Casey's Creek, this county. He was a
brother of Mr.. Stephen Absher, and
was victim of typhoid fever. he
leaves a wife and quite number of
relatives.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
Millinery Opening.

II you would see all that's new and
beautiful in fall and winter hats, call
at our millinery parlors Tuesday even
ing, October the 3rd from toe.
Mrs. George Staples.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

The meeting at the Christian
church closed last Thursday night.
During its progress there were two
additions to the church by baptism.
Ed. Gabbert was very entertaining
throughout the SERIES.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

There will be services in the United
Brethren church Sunday morning, IL
a. M, topic, "True Service" in the
evening 7:30 p. M, ga Model Congre-
CATION" by Rev. c. 81. Shad, of Geor-
gia, Fla, o. B. Conference. All are
invited.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

Married men of Tabor and married
men Of Zion played match game o.
base bail last Saturday. Result, Zion
IA, Tabor 13.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

Monday week circuit court will COM
merke at jamestown. Patrons of the
News will be given an opportunity to
see a representative of this paper on
the square.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
Fall Millinery Opening.

Our formal opening will occur next
Friday and Saturday. May we have
the pleasure of serving you? The
smartest and most exclusive styles at
right prices.
Mrs. L. W. Atkins.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
Lost.

Red cow, 10 years old, dehorned,
marked in both ears, thin i'm order.
Last heard of she was near Joppa.
Will pay $500 for information.
E. D. Wheeler, Sparkesville, Ky.
1926.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

Mr.. E. B. Barger is breaking dirt
for the foundation of his residence, on
jamestown Street. 1t is to be a hand.
some brick, but it will not be erected
until next spring.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

We have received check for 81 %
on the bank at Dunnville, but the
check is not signed. If this reaches
the drawer of the check he will please
authorize some one to sign it.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
For Sale.

My farm of 200 acres, miles north
east of Columbia and one half mile
from Campbellsyille PIKE. Call on
49-4t W. r. Williams.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

Fine music at the Paramount Thea
ter every show night, piano, cornet
and violin. Mr.. Geo. W. Lowe, Mr..
Walter Sullivan and Miss Frona Faux
ner make the music.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

Mr.. W. E. McCandless has purchas-
ed Mrs. E. P. Harris residence, on
Greensburg street, and will be given
possession soon. Consideration, 1850.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

Will Turk, of Sparksville, was
thrown by a mule last Wednesday,
breaking his right leg between the
knee and thigh.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

From Tuesday at noon till Saturday
evening 1 will pay 30 cents per dozen
for nice, clean, fresh eggs, every egg
candled. D. M. Moore,
40 1t Garlin, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

JEFF Jones made bond last Monday
and returned home. He is charged
with killing Frank Holt.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

We understand that there will be
quite a lot of business in the Russell
circuit court which will convene at
Jamestown Monday week.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

S. A. Hatcher sold George Butler
"a acres Of land, part Of the Joshua
Hatcher farm, for $1,450.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04
Strayed.

From my home near Columbia, a
black boar hog, weight about 100
pounds. No marks.
1926 ]. Fl. Young.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

NJ. G. Winfrey sold B. f. Chewing,
last Friday, a fine Jersey COW for $50.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

Frank Toliver bought mules here
last Saturday at 800 to SIPS per head.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

Adair county is thoroughly wet.
Big rain last Thursday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

Road working is active in Russell
county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-10-04

Millinery opening next Friday and
Saturday. Every one invited.
Mrs. L. w. Atkins.
Evening star., 1916-06-29
Albert ]. Beveridge.

Gov. johnson of California announces
that he will support Mr.. Hughes. He
joins Mr.. Roosevelt, Mr. Perkins and
Mr.. Finn in their purpose to make the
republican strength at the polls this
year as great as possible.
This leaves only Mr.. Beveridge unac-
counted for. As Mr.. Roosevelt was the
leader, Mr.. Perkins the fnancier. and
Mr.. Finn and Gov. johnson the organiz-
ing force, Mr.. Beveridge was the orator
Of bull moosery; and four years ago the
Indianian took an active part in the
cause
Since then he has figured but little in
bull moose affairs. He has not been
among the pilgrims to Oyster Bay. He
was not at Chicago. II he sent a mes.
sage, it was not mentioned in the dis.
patches. If he thought that Mr.. Roose.
welt should again head third ticket i.
was not announced.
What is the explanation of thisi Cor.
tainly not that Mr.. Beveridgs has re.
tired from politics for good. He ID
much too young a man, and too fond
sf and fitted for politics. for such 4
Evening star., 1916-06-29

Paris to consult with the represents
tives Of the allies, presumably to ascer-
tain whether supplies such rs those
heretofore obtained from Germany can
be secured from other sources in the
event Of the stoppage Of the German
exports. If this can be done Switzer-
land has little to lose from loss Of
German exports, while Germany must
have much to lose by loss Of Swiss
exports, else the demand would not be
made in such peremptory terms. 1t is
to be noted that the news dispatch re-
fers to a German demand for the ex-
portation from Switzerland Of cotton
and food supplies COLLECTED by German
agents." This can only mean that the
supplies in question have been imported
by Switzerland and resold for German
USE Thus the case presents additional
difficulties to Switzerland, for in the
publicity of the matter it must involve
an acknowledgment that traffic with Ger
many has been maintained in commodi-
ties that are the subject Of the general
blockade conducted by the allies. Prob
ably the stoppage of the Swiss source Of
supply in cotton and foodstuffs would be
a serious German loss.
Evening star., 1916-06-29
Germany and Switzerland.

Germany's demand upon Switzerland
for commodity exchange precipitates
most interesting question which may
lead to new alignment in central Eu-
rope. Switzerland is in peculiar
and difficult position. being entirely sur
rounded by warning nations. 1t is an
island of neutrality. Since the war be-
gan it has been under a most intense
pressure from all sides, and especially
for the past year, since Italy's entrance
into the field as Austria's opponent. 1t
has maintained large army of defense
from the earliest days Of the war, and
in addition to suffering practically
complete loss of its principal industry,
that of entertaining tourists, and a seri-
Gus entailment of its manufacturing in
dustries, it has borne heavy expense
for military preparedness. In these cir
cumstances Germany's demand for an
exchange whereby Germany will get
from Switzerland cotton and food sup
plies COLLECTED by German agents" and
Switzerland will get from Germany coal,
iron and other materials essential to the
Swiss industries. presents a condition Of
peculiar hardship to the little republic.
It is significant that Switzerland, asking
for further time to consider the peremp-
tory demand, has sent . delegate to
Evening star., 1916-06-29

step. He got IN excellent start, and
went far. He reached the Senate at an
age when, as rule, men Of political
ambition are glad Of seat in a state
legislature and willing to climb slowly.
He landed at bound in a body where
veterans are proud to serve, and dis
tinguished himself where oratory has
always exercised marked influence.
Maybe Mr. Beveridge will disclose his
purposes later. Maybe he, too, finds the
ticket of Hughes and Fairbanks accept
able. Why nots Mr.. Fairbanks is an
Indianian. The same constituency that
sent Mr.. Beveridge to the Senate had
sent also Mr.. Fairbanks; and when the
ticket of Roosevelt and Fairbanks was
nominated Mr.. Beveridge supported it.
Again the state has been complimented
by the nomination of Mr.. Fairbanks for
the vice presidency; and why, since bull
moosery as militant force is now in
the discard, should not Mr.. Beveridge,
LUZ AouS d 1cPuOAlCdA, give hAS oPPio
to the compliment and stump the state
for the tickets
Mr.. Beveridge left the republican
party largely on account of the tariff.
He was among the republicans who op-
posed the Payne revision and voted
against the measure. But not because
it recognized the principle of protection.
He is protectionist. That, however, is
old history now; and the return of the
republican party to power will bring
up the tariff question in form differ
ent from that Mr.. Payne and his friends
tackled seven years ago. Mr.. Bever-
idge in the campaign asking votes for
the republican ticket would present an
interesting and influential figure.
Evening star., 1916-06-29
Friday Sale of
Boys Wash Suits,
Csc Each.

This is group of Wash Suits
worth one-third to one-half more.
Incomplete sizes and styles taken
from our own stock and also a
small special purchase that we
were fortunate in acquiring very
favorably. Every suit is new
and distinctive model. Of the best
fabrics. and the co1ors are war
ranted fast. Sizes 2H to 8 years
-95c for choice.
Third floor. Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1916-06-29
Republican Harmony.

Mr.. Hughes and Mr. Roosevelt spent
two hours and half together last even
ing, pleasantly as both declared at the
close of the confabulation. The time
was probably not equally divided. But
! that does not matter. Mr.. Roosevelt had
good deal to say, and is not easily
| headed when he sets off on mono
| logue. Mr.. Hughes could afford to
listen. His vis-a-vis at table had come
pledging support; and to candidate
for Office support is always welcome
There were no witnesses. Even the
waiter was barred except upon call. But
the picture is easily commanded by any
body with little Imagination, and some
painter of established reputation may
put it upon canvas.
Interviewed on Long Island yester-
day, Mr.. Taft expressed pleasure at the
| way things are taking shape, declared
his willingness to help, and predicted
Mr. Hughes election He thinks the
support of Mr. Roosevelt will strengthen
the republican ticket, and replying to
an inquiry, said he would not object to
appearing with Mr. Roosevelt ON the
same platform.
To a large extent, therefore, if not
wholly, the war is over. 1t was fierce
while it lasted, and the damage consid-
erable An item of the damage from
the viewpoint of the republicans, was
the bringing in of Mr.. Wilson, about
whose course in Office Mr.. Hughes, Mr..
Roosevelt and Mr.. Taft are in perfect
agreement. Each has expressed himself
for publication. and each is certain to
elaborate his opinion as the campaign
progresses.
But agreement as to Mr.. Wilson is not
the only thing that brings these three
men together The republican platform
is satisfactory to. all three. Mr.. Roose-
velt would have accepted nomination on
It, and Mr.. Taft would not have changed
word. Mr.. Hughes as the nominee is
on the eve of giving full approval to
all that his party promises.
Here, then, is something that looks
very like reconciliation and harmony.
A family row that shook things to the
foundation is at an end. Shall we see
result which is often recorded in such
casesf New ties more closely knit than
the ties that were severeds Each of
the old factions striving now to outdo
the other in the common cause2
Four years ago such union would
have achieved pronounced republican
triumph. Mr.. Wilson won against di-
vided opposition. Can he hold against
united one7
Evening star., 1916-06-29
Friday Sale of
Women's SAMPLE Blouses.

Blouses that have been used as sam
pies. and the very finest and most at
tractive styles. but not more than three
OF any particular kind There are
Georgette Crepe. Crepe de Chine. Wash
Net. Black Lace over white chiffon and
also two Russian Blouses in navy blue
and black. All are made with fiat col
lars and long sleeves
Russian Blouses, $3.50 ench; were
$12.5o.
Black Lace Blouses. s5.75 each; were
S6.75
Crepe de Chine Blouses, $3.95 each;
were $5.75.
Georsette Crepe Blouses, s3.es each;
were 1878.
Wash Net Blouses, $a.05 each; were
$500
Also small lot Of Striped Silk
Blouses- in black and white: long
sleeves and convertible collars; s1.05
eachi were $2e5.
Black and White Striped Taffeta
Silk Blouses. convertible collars and
long sleeves: 1895 ench. Were s575
A lot of odd Lingerie Blouses. tucked
and lace trimmed. with long and short
sleeves; slightly soiled
&2.s5 each-were s3.s5 and $500.
$1.O5 each-were Sass
$3.50 each-were s2.25 and $3.50.
A few Colored Striped and Cross
barred Marquisette Blouses, with long
sleeves and fiat collars.
csc each-were $1oo.
Third floor. street,
Evening star., 1916-06-29
Housefurnishing Dept.

Copper-bottom Wash Boiler. $1.25. Was
$500.
Galvanized Wash Tubs. CSC each. wess
s1.15.
/ Large Tin Bucket, no cover: 15c. Was Boz.
lot Garment Hangers. Be each. wers zoo.
1 Roll-top Bread Box. Csc. Was Soc.
lot Good Sweeping Powder. 1Oc. Was -
China Cereal Jars. &c each. Were 35c.
l White Enameled Basin, 40c. Was 7bc.
Nickel-frame Casserole. $1.0o. Was $2.o0
Kitchen Crates, Sc each. Were 10c.
1 Bird Breeding Cage. SOC. Was SITS.
Galvanized Garbage Can. 35c. Was TOO.
1 Aluminium Tea Kettle. $1.O0. Was S2.M
Folding Sewing Table. s1.Oo. Was &2.2S.
1 Infants Folding Bath Tub. $3.50. was
1915
Folding Wheel Tray, $500. Was $1,000.
1 Dustless Floor Mop, Soc. Was 75c.
Dustless Floor Mop, 75c. Was $1.25.
Fifth floor, street.