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The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
Accused OF Theft.

A special from Glasgow, dated Au-
gust 31st, says; A sensation was
sprung here today when Harry G.
Dickerson, assistant postmaster of
shis place, was arrested, charged with
taking 81, 900 which was en- route from
the Bank of Nashville to the Bank Of
Gamaliel. in Monroe county.
The money was missed about two
weeks ago. since which time Green
away and Taylor, poStoffice inspectors,
have been at work on the case. Dicker-
son was arrested by them and was tax
en- before United States Commissioner
Ed H. Smith. He confessed to hav-
ing stolen the money and paid over
$40.
Dickerson was prominent in Chris
tian Endeavor work, and was organ
izer and leader Of the Boy Scouts. 1t
was impossible for his friends to be-
lieve him guilty, and nothing in years
has created so much comment. He
was released on 81, 900 bond.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
Died in Missouri.

DR.. James G. Turk aged SO years,
passed away Monday morning at 7
o'clock at his home 525 East Jefferson
St., Clinton, Mo-, after an illness of a
year and half.
Deceased was born April 18th 1888,
in Columbia Adair County, KY where
he grew to manhood. He was gradu.
ated from the Jones Medical College
at Louisville, KY, 1913. He located
in Midtown, KY, and practiced his
profession for IL years. In 1853 he was
united in marriage to Miss Ann Flow.
ers of Russellville, Logan, county KY,
who survives him. Four children
we're born to them. Ethel died young,
e. G. Turk of La Due, J. S. Turk, of
Mt Carmel and Miss Clara, who lives
at home survives.
DR.. Turk was a man Of strong con-
viction with the courage to stand by
his sense of right. He was devoted
husband, a kind and loving father.
He had been a resident of the State
of Missouri AZ years and of Clinton Is
years.
Interment at Englewood cemetery.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
Opening Of the Lindsey.WiIsOH.

This well-known institution opened
this Tuesday forenoon with a full
faculty. We learn from the principles
that the prospects we're never better
for a full school. The buildings are
all in a good sanitary condition, and
the grounds are the most beautiful In
the State. Boarders have already
commenced coming in and in very
few weeks the hill will be alive with
boys and girls. The management has
arranged to comfortably care for all
who choose to come. Electric lights
and water works in the dormitories,
and all rooms well ventilated. A num-
Der of short addresses were made at
the opening.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
Struck Oil.

A few days ago while lot of hands
were blasting out rock for road pur-
poses, on the land where the Zion
building is located, they came
to pool of oil. 1t was dipped and put
in bottle, and some of it was set on
fire. 1t burned like all other crude
petroleum. Many years ago oil specu-
lators gave it as there opinion that
petroleum could be found in this To-
cality. 1t is likely that a thorough
investigation will be made. This in
formation comes from Mr.. John C..
Holiday, reliable man.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
Protect Your Property.

Mr.. G. E, Graham, of Greensburg,
who represents the old reliable fire in.
suranee company, Insurance Com
pany of North America" is in Adair
county for the purpose of securing
business. He is reliable gentleman,
one who will give you a clear under
standing before writing your property.
This company was organized in 1872
and has prospered from the start.
Has been represented in Kentucky
10S years. In case of loss will pay one
hundred cents to the dollar. See him
before placing your risk.
45-4t.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
A Green River Farm for Sale.

IA miles northeast of Columbia, near
old Neatsville, so acres rich River
Bottom land so acres of fine Poplar
and White Oak Timber, never been
cut over, after timber is removed
would make an ideal Ridge Farm, as
land is very rich. If you want to
make snug little sum off this excel
lent body of timber you had better
take hold quick. will be in Colum-
bia September the 18th.
John M. Campbell,
Little Rock, Ark.
For further information see j. G..
Knifley, Knfley, KY. or Prof. r. R.
Moss at Lindsey Wilson, Columbia.
44-3t
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Send for the September number of
the Review of Reviews. All leading
questions are ably discussed, the pro-
gress CT the war, the great American
navy which is now assured, the cost Of
the Mexican policy, why we need the
navy, the Name election, our new
loan to Great Britain, railroad strike,
etc., etc. 1t is very valuable edition
and should be read by all thinking
men. Address 30 Irving Place, New
York, n. Y.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
Farm for Sale.

Ny farm, containing 1876 acres, more
or less, lying II miles west of Mont
pelier, on jamestown road, close to
church and school. The dwelling con-
tains rooms, good well, orchard and
all necessary outbuildingS.
My son, DR.. Zach Tay lor, has 4S and
quarter acres of good land adioin-
ing said farm which l will also SELL
Call or address 45-4t.
Mrs Ada Taylor, Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Speaking of Commercial travellers,
there are but few better known sales
men than the subject of this notice.
He is now middled age man and has
been on the road almost constantly
since he reached his maj ority, and dur
ing his experience as travelling sales
man he has represented several differ
emit houses. His longest stay, with
any one house, was with Otter & Co.,
Louisville, who year or two since de-
cided to discontinue statesmen on the
road. Mr.. Neat was valuable man,
and leaving Otter & Co. he accepted a
position with Altschler & Co., lead
ing grocery house of the same city,
and has been an active solicitor for
said firm for about twelve months.
He is well.known throughout this
part of the State, his efforts having
won very satisfactory trade. Mr..
Neat is not only polite and accomo-
dating to the merchants whom he
sells, but to the public generally,
hencs he is very popular gentleman,
no salesman in this section having
more friends, socially and in the bust
ness walks of life. He is delighted to
do business for the firm he now repre-
sents, as it is one of the strongest in
the city, and so far as he knows it is
well pleased with his efforts.
Mr.. Neat is a native of Adair, be.
ing son of former State Senator W.
f. Neat. He grew to manhood on a
farm and now has cultivated very
good little plantation which he owns,
four miles out of Columbia. He is a
member of the Christian Church. HS
married early in life and believes the
Bible from lid to lid, and was strongly
impressed with the injunction, multi
ply and replenish the earth, and hi:
offsprings have been coming every
two years until he is the father o.
nine children, eight girls and one boy
To comfortably care for them re
quires pluck and energy, both o.
which Schuyler has Here is hoping
that he may be blessed with gooC
health, that he may live to a good ole
age, his children and companion
bringing sunshine throughout hi:
life. He is scrupulously honest, {
priceless heritage he will leave to hi!
children besides good home.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
Died in Florida.

Mr. Robert Walford, who was born
and reared near Camp Knox, Green
county, and who spent several years
in Columbia, died in Pensacola, Fla,
last Thursday night. He was
brother of Mrs Lou W. Atkins. this
place, and Mrs. W. E. Todd, who lives
out of town. The former was at the
bedside of the deceased when the end
came The deceased was about fifty
years old, and had been an invalid for
a number of years, his affection being
pulmonary trouble. He leaves one
brother and five sisters. The sympa-
thy of Columbia is with them.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

There will be a revival meeting at
the Christian church, beginning on
the third Sunday night in this month,
conducted by M. R. Gabbert. Every
body invited to attend these services.
Mr. Gabbert is home product and a
graduate of Pennsylvania University
and is a young man with rare ability
as a preacher.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
Marriage Licenses.

The following licenses were issued
from the Adair county clerks Office
during the month of August:
John Combest and Nancy E Roy.
VIM. Lacy and Bobbie Walker.
John Hudson and leila Harmon.
B. F. Bibee and Laura Rocks.
Cortez Bryant and Ida Sanders.
D NJ. Bryant and Adeil Powell.
VIM. Powell and Nora Sandusky.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
Public Sale Of Young Stock.

On Friday, the 18th of September, 1
will sell at public outcrY the following
stock. Two well broke year old
mules, good ones, two 4year old mules,
two bay mares years old, four year
old heifers, two extra mich cows,
hogs and sheep, also farming imple-
ments. Sale will be held on my farm
2 miles west of Jamestown and will
begin promptly at 10 a. M. Six or
twelve months credit if desired.
45-2t Q. G. Holt
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
The Graded and High School

This school vas established about
six years ago, and it has been a sue
cess from the start. There are per-
haps three hundred and fifty pupils
in the district. and most generally
there are from 25O to 275 pupils in at
tendance Prof. Abner, the new Sup
erintendent, is teacher of long ex-
perence and all his assistants are able
instructors. We have no hesitancy in
stating that the school this year will
be managed as successfully as hereto
fore. At its opening Monday morning
some very interesting talks we're
made.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

The Crescent Oil & Gas Company,
Pittsburg, Pa have gentleman in
this county taking leases. This is said
to be very reliable company Their
agent is located at Fairplay. They
propose to put down deep well in the
county as a test. The wells hereto
fore sunk in the county we're not of
sufficient depth.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Hon. Edwin p. Morrow,
of Somerset, will address
the voters of Adair Coun-
ty, at the courthouse,
Columbia, KY, September
Is, 1916, at | o'clock. Every
body invited. 45-2t.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Mr.. M. G. Burton writes US from
Pleasant Valley, Okla, and says:
"This is the dryest country 1 have
ever seen. 1t has not rained here for
IS days, yet cotton looks good, corn,
Is to 35 bushels per acre. Wheat av-
eraged 20 bushels per acre, and is SELL
ing from s1.2O TO s1.5O. Flour $500
per hundred. Meat is 25 cents per
pound"
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
100 Mules Wanted.

Will be at Columbia Friday, Septem-
Der 9Th, to buy mules, ID hands and |
inch to Is hands and inch high, and
from 5 to s years old. Highest prices
paid. Also desire some good, big
mules from Is hands and inch to 10
hands and inch.
45.lt. PembertOn & lansing
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
Teachers Examination.

The white teachers examination for
September will be held at the old
Christian College building in Column
bia, on Friday and Saturday, Septem
Der Is and 16. This examination is
subject to the same rules and reguIa-
tions as these of May or June.
Respectfully,
Tobias Huffaker, Supt.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Geo. Morgan, Sid and Mont Helm,
who were fined in the Cumberland
circuit court, upon misdemeaner
charges, were arrested in Adair county
last Tuesday, OF capiases and convey
ed 30 Burkesville Wednesday by de-
putty sheriff Clyde Crenshaw.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

The wife of Edward Patterson, who
committed suicide In Taylor county,
is a nati4eef Adair, and who remov-
ed to Taylor county about ten years
ago. She is daughter Of 10 Judd.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Mr. V. M. Gowdy, of Campbellsville,
purchased from Miss Matte Taylor's
agent, Mr.. E. H. Hughes, last Friday,
the house and lot where Mr.. Geo. E.
Wilson now lives. Mr.. Gowdy will
erect a wholesale house on the lot.
The consideration for the property is
private,
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Monday week will be the opening
of the Adair circuit court. The Sep
TENDER term usually brings large
crowd. There will probably be lot
of mules and cattle on the market,
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Mr.. Elmore Strange has purchased
of N. NJ. Tut, the Lon Sims resi-
dence, in the Tut edition, good
home. and has removed to it. Con-
Sideration, $3.50.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Mr.. G.. 4. Reed, Democrat, Mr.. ].
o. Russell, Republican. are the cleo
ton Commissioners for Adair county,
recently appointed.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

There will be singing at Zion the
3rd Sunday afternoon in September,
conducted by Wolford Bros, Darnell
Bros R. o, Cabbell, Epperson Dud-
ley, Jones, Blair and others. Every
body come out and bring your books.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

J. G. Rogers valuable farm, a lot of
mules and cattle and farming imple-
ments, will be sold on the premises,
near Rockville, Green county, Satur-
day, September %.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

G. B. Cheatham sold Rollin Cundiff
fine year old male Aberdeen Angus
calf Saturday. Consideration, S15e.-
He is fine one.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Next Monday night the officers of
Columbia Chapter Of Eastern Star
Masons are to be elected. All men,
bers are urged to attend this impor-
tant meeting.
Edna Lewis, SECRETARY.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

The railroad is confined for the
present, but is being tenderly nursed,
and with the proper care it is now re-
ceiving, will be in the front ranks
soOn
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
45-3t

We are sending out statements to
all subscribers to this paper who owe
over one dollar. If we do not receive
a remittance in reasonable length Of
time the paper will quit going to
those who owe over said amount.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Sam Burdette bought twenty-eight
mules in Pulaski counties last week
He paid from s125 to 5000 per head.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Large congregations heard DR..
Frank Cheak, of Danville, at the
PreSby terrain church, this place, last
Sunday forenoon and evening. The
Church and the people generally were
delighted with his coming.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
Notice N. ". A.

All Modern Woodmen, in good stand
ing, Of Columbia camp, No 1882, are
earnestly requested to be present at
the regular meeting, on Monday night
Sept. IL.
81. A. Hurt, Consul.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Born, to the wife of W. L. Ingram,
on the 18th of August, son. At this
time the mother and baby are getting
along nicely.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Sam Burdette bought 10 mules on
the square Monday. He paid from
$3.50 to $21O per head.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

DRESS MAKING-Over T. E Wag-
gener'S store. Prices reasonable.
45-2t. Georgia Faulkner.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

now have some special deep well
pumps, call and see before you buy.
S. E. Eubank. d,
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06
Tax Notice.

I am now ready to receive the Grad
ed School tax. Per cent. added Oc-
tober 1st.
44-2t Bruce Montgomery.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

If you want to sell your mules bring
them to Columbia next Friday.
The Adair County news., 1916-09-06

Bring your mules to Columbia next
Friday. Quick buyers will be here.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-11-04
FAMOUS SKIN-GL0VE BATTLE
Jack McAuIitte and Jem Carney Fought
"a Rounds to Draw-Now Being
Shown on Movie Films.

Jack McAulre has made several fly
ing trips 10 England during the last
few years, He has never landed On
the British isle without digging up
his old antagonist. Jem Carney. who
gave him the hardest battle of his ring
career, at Revere Beach JUST outside
of Boston, Mass. on November rs.
1887.
This famous fight lasted - rounds
and ended in II draw. The last time
McAulifte was in England he had Car
ucy and himself rehearSe the old mill
In front of q "movie" caIacra. of which
he is now showing the reel with his
3onoiogue in various theattrS through
out the country, with considerable sue
cess.
The imaginary battle is quite inter
esdge, cut !, is q pity thar we cannot
view tx re+ >Au-s'oye combat OF -
years ago.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-11-04
EAT APPLE FREELY
WELL DESCRIBED AS sU5STI-
TUTE FOR MEDICINE.
Humble Fruit, Because 1t Is So Com
mon, Has Not Been Received With
the Appreciation That It
Deserves.

Because 1t is a common fruit, the
apple is not appreciated at its full
value. AS one authority states, its
rank in value among fruits is equal to
wheat among cereals. It's proportion
Of salts and phosphates helps to keep
the liver, stomach and intestines in a
healthy condition. A diet Of apples is
considered by some to be as effective
us the famous grape cure. In word,
apples, especially when eaten in simple
form, are "a valuable and inexpensive
substitute for medicine.
Use early apples very freely, es-
pcrially uacooked, for dessert. TO give
variety to the menus. serve apples in
the many appetizing desserts easy to
prepare.
Avoid ovcrqatinp use meat sparng-
~. Eat eggs, fish and vegetables. Give
the children eggs and milk to supply
energy and building material. AS
fresh vegetables are abundant, it is
possible virtually to eliminate meat
and reyel in the months special re-
sources. Avoid rich pastry, and let
desserts be light, easily made and re-
freshng Heroically turn your eyes
from recipes for pies and elaborate
buildings.
Seek originality in using flay0rs and
seasonings; don't be afraid to intro
duce TO your family an old friend in "a
new dress of different seasonings.
Variety, even in seasonings, may help
to keep family from getting into ruts.
A cook Of my acquaintance sometimes
puts a tiny dust of cinnamon and gin
ger into her vegetable cream soup; ;
they lend "A unique but subtle flavor.
Venture some combinations which
may not be as wen liked. Cut loose
from what one likes best" and give
the palate a surprise party, for psyche
logical reasons, at least.
In planning all meals avoid combina-
lions which give a sameness Of types
of food. For instance, never combine
in a meal such dishes AS cream of POI
tuto soup halhut with egg sauce,
mashed potato and corn, cream cheese.
salad and junket. Always remember
that a rich soup is suitable 10 precede
only IA moderately hearty course: that
a very heavy main course should be
followed by a light salad an1 deli
cate dessert instead, for instance, of
serving mince pie and cheese after IA
rO0st-heef course.
Green corn prepared for soup, fritz
trrs or to srallop will be much more
delicate if one is careful either To cut
just the top from the kernel, or to
score the rows with q sharp knife and
scrape out the pulp with the back Of
kuife-blade, instead Of cutting of the
whole kernel and including a large
proportion of the skin.-E Exchange
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-11-04
Drinking of Water A PROMINENT WOMAN
(BY V. NJ. PIERCE, NJ. d.

The general conclusions of the latest
Medical Scientists proves that drink
ing plenty of pure water both between
meals and with ones meals is bene-
fetal to health. 1t has now been prov
en- by means of the X-rays and actual
tests upon many healthy young men
that the drinking of large amounts of
water oith meals is often beneficial.
Therefore if you want to keep healthy
drink plenty of pure water (nOt ice
water). both with your meals and be-
tween meals. If you ever suffer from
backache, lumbagO, rheumatism, or any
of the symptoms of kidney trouble
such as deep colored urine, sediment
in urine, getting out of bed at night fire.
quently and other troublesome effects,
take a little Anuric before meals.
These Anuric Tablets can be obtained
at almost any drug store.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-11-04
Kitchen Hints.

Never leave potatoes in saucepan
after they are cooked, as this spoils
their color. To keep hot, place in a
basin in u steamer.
Chopped suet is very useful for re-
placing eggs in milk puddings Simply
sprinkle II little on the top ana the
pudding viii be rich and creamy.
Always press silk under piece of
muslin 10 prevent the silk from becom-
ing hard and crackly. First damp the
muslin, and use moderately hot iron
till the muslin is quite dry.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-11-04

the Carlisle Indians famous and gave
Pittsburgh university an undefeated
eleven this year.
An Ithaca newspaper printed a num-
her of articles roasting the Cornell
team. The players became SO sore
they went out aud hustled for nh they
were worth. Then it was learned War
ner had written the stories. He got
the results he wanted. too.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-11-04
SeaIIoped Salmon.

one can salmon. one cuptul of white
sauce, 8 or 6 soda crackers, Pick sal
mon over. remove skin. bones aud oil (.
flake fish with fork Take me
diun-SIzed agate dish, put In "a layer
of rolled crackers. another layer Of
salmon aud SO on, continuing until the
dish is all used. Reserve enough crack
ers for the top. Bake In hot oven and
brown.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-11-04
ATHLETICS IN FAVOR
Not Harmful to Young Men Is
Opinion of Many Experts.
Authorities Practically Unanimous in
Asserting Question Is to Be An
swered in Negative II Prop
erly Safeguarded.

Are. track athletics harmful to
young men" is query that has been
answered by such notables as DIR. John
w. Bowler, professor and director of
the gymna SUM at Dartmouth college;
DR.. George L. Meylan, professor of
physical education at Columbia uni
versity; DR.. d. A. Sargent, president
OF the Sargent School for Physical Ed
ucation; DR.. Albert H. Sharpe, athlet-
ic coach at Cornell; DR.. c. Ward
Champion, director of Physical train
ing in the New York city schools; DR..
William G. Anderson, director of Yale
university, and others.
These authorities are practically
unanimous in asserting that the ques-
ton is to be answered in the negative,
If athletics are carried on with prop
er safeguards. Doctor Anderson of
Yale has prepared table of statistics
on the lives of Yale athletes covering
"A period of so years which shows that
the Yale athlete does not die young
nor is heart disease the leading cause
of the greatest number of deaths, and
that the percentage is not higher than
that expected among non-athletes from
similar causes, and that a comparison
based on the statistics of insurance
companies is favorable to the athlete.
Doctor Anderson says, however, that
although the average athlete is not
short lived, there is no adequate proof
that he owes his longevity to athlet-
les
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-11-04
Breakfast Cakes.

An excellent plan is to keep three
baking powder tins, a quarter, half and
pound size. Brush the can ta be used
with butter ana pack in leftover cereal
while hot and cover. When needed slip
out Of the can, cut in one-half-inch
slices and fry In butter. Serve with
maple sirup. Almost an of the large
variety of cooked breakfast foods can
be used in This way.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-11-04

in the Cornell eleven last season, is
emphatically outspoken in favor of
track athletics. He not only says they
are not harmful, but he asserts that
they are decidedly beneficial. He
gives several instances of the favor
able results in sserious sickness of a
strong heart action developed by men,
bers of the Cornell track team. under
the care Of John MOakley, veteran
trainer and skilled handler of athletes.
The only rational claim that can be
advanced against collegiate athletics,
according to Doctor Sharpe, is that
the environment of a college athlete,
after his graduation, does not gen.
orally afford him an opportunity to
carry on his usual physical activities
and no other form is substituted.
DR.. c. Ward Champion says that
athletics conducted in a manner that
satisfies the competitive spirit of the
participants and their competent SUI
pervision are distinctly beneficial in
serving the ends of physical educa-
ton