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The Adair County news., 1916-05-10
GarIan.

Farmers all very busy plant
ing corn.
Sam Walkup. of this place,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Louard Ben
nett, of Columbia, last Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Ruth Reynolds and little
daughter, Ruby, visited at Mrs.
S. G. Meats Monday.
Wheat is looking very good
and farmers are wearing a very
bright smile.
We are glad to hear of the
work going on on the pike, will
still be prouder when it reaches
this place.
Luther Chapman bought from
]. K. P. Dixon a house and lot
at this place for $500.
We are glad to note that the
work on the school house at this
place is to begin in a short time.
Miss Love Richards, who has
typhoid fever, is reported as get
ting along very nicely.
Our merchant, D. M. Moore,
is having avery good trade at
this place.
Mr.. James Young passed thru
here Wednesday with a nice
bunch of cattle for the Bluegrass
market. 20;
A surprise dinner was given at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. N. B.
Chapman on Sunday, April Both,
it being Mr.. Chapman's Goth
birthday and Mrs. Chapman's
49th birthday. There were 72
present besides their own family.
At an early hour in the day the
neighbors and friends began to
arrive with well-fiIled baskets of
everything good to eat. The din
ner was spread in the yard and
every one present seemed to en-
joy it very much. All reported
q nice time.
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at this writing. Mr.. Page is
nearing the century mark.
Mr.. Thompson Hays, who has
been confined to his room for
several years with a complication
of diseases, is some better at this
writing.
Mr.. George Aaron Will teach
the Wilson school this year. Mr..
Aaron is an extra good, teacher,
and we are glad to have him
teach our school again.
The Adair County news., 1916-05-10
WAR SITUATION

The advance Of the French in
the district of Dead Man Hill, on
the Verdun front, was continued
during the night, the War office
announced this afternoon. The
gaines made yesterday were in
creased and consolidated.
AS consequence of the French
artillery preparation at Dead
Man Hill yesterday, the state
ment says, two Germans surren-
dered, stating they were the sole
survivors of the men in their
trenches.
Elsewhere west of the Mouse
there was some fighting with ar
tillery. An engagement with
grenades occurred in Avocourt
wood. In the region of Vaux,
east of the Meuse, there was an
artillery encounter.
French artillery destroyed a
munition depot at Grande Dune,
Belgium. .
The text of the statement fol-
lows:
I'm Belgium our artillery fire
dismantled the works of the enc
my at Grande Dune, and caused
the explosion of the depot of
munitions. West of the river
Mouse there has been a violent
bombardment in all the sectors,
together with fighting with gren.
des in the woods of Avocourt.
''As the night progressed we
enlarged and consolidated the
gains we made yesterday at Dead
Man Hill. Previous reports that
the losses of the enemy were
considerable have been confirmed.
The preparatory fire of our artil-
lery was particularly effective on
the enemy.
East of St. Mihiel a strong
accommodating party of the en-
envy came forward from its lines
in an endeavor to occupy one of
our positions not far from Apre-
mont. French forces met the
Germans and they were driven
back. The night passed quietly
on the remainder of the front.
"a French aviator yesterday
fling in the vicinity of Douau-
mont met in the air two German
aeroplanes and engaged them in
combat. One of the enemy ma
chimes fell to the ground while
the other fed"
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FRIGHTFUL STRUGGLE GOING ON
IN EUROPE.

We take the following state
ment of the destruction of life
occasioned by the awful war now
being waged in Europe from an
exchange in order that our read
ers may form some idea of the
horrible nature of the unprece-
denied conflict:
The frightfulness of the Euro
pean struggle is little realized on
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this side of the Atlantic. Indeed
the papers and magazines are
discussing the relatively small
percentage of the dead and per-
manently incapaciated compared
with total population and the
figures of these losses are put
at under 1000, 900.
We have reason to believe,
however, that the real figures
to date are more than twice four
million. We make the following
table from the best available for-
eign sources of the estimated
number of persons called to arms
in each country, the total causal-
ties to date and the estimated
dead and permanently incapacita-
ted in these total losses are:
Russia-Enlisted, 2O,OOO,OOO;
casualties, 100000; dead and
incapacitated, 100000.
Germany-Enlisted, 1000, 900;
Casualties, 100000; dead and
incapacitated, 2,5O0,000.
Australia-Enlisted, 5000, 900.
Casualties, 100000; dead and
incapacitated, 1000, 1000.
France Enlisted, 4,5OO,OOO;
casualties. 100000, dead and
incapacitated, 800. 900.
British = Enlisted, 4,5OO,0OO;
casualties, 100000; dead and in
capacitated, 100000.
The above figures do not in
clude the Italians, the Belgians
nor the Serbians and Turks,
which would add to the dead
and incapacitated more than 9OO.-
QUO. -.
Russian casualties and deap
are believed to be underestimate
ed.
More than 40, ZOO, 900 men have
been summoned to war in Europe
and of these, 100000 have
been killed or wounded, more
than half of whom are either
dead or incapacitated.
The terrible earnestness of this
struggle may be judged by the
fact that all accounts agree that
the spirit of both the French and
the English is today more for
war than ever before.
1t is said that if any man in
London seriously proposed peace
he would be hung to the nearest
lampost. The French are crazy
with war passion and demand
not only success for their side,
but revenge across the line.
The fighting is at closer range
than ever before. Rifles are of
less Importance; hand grenades
and knives are the close range
weapons and few prisoners are
now taken.
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In the poll of thirty-five states,
by the Republicans, Hughes, of
New York, is decidedly in the
lead for the Presidency. A few
weeks ago Mr.. Roosevelt was re-
ported to be the choice of that
party.
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Berlin, May A, (via London,
3:31, p. NIT is officially an
nounced that the French have
obtained foothold in one of the
German advance posts south of
Dead Man Hill.
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Announcements.
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized to announce that CHARLES
F. MONTGOMERY. of Casey County. is candi-
date to represent the Eighth District in the next
Congress. subject to the Democratic primary to be
held August g. 1916.
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his celebrated horse is max ing the my barn.
Hatcher Taylor County mares for the sum of 90 to
insure a living colt
Mountain Dare beautiful bay with white stockings 15 hands
high and weighs 1855 pounds He by Chester Dare No.
TO- his dam Danh Rose No. 436 by Chester Dare
He of the leaders at the State and Blue Grass
One of his colts championship Madison Square Gar
deh New York. last year.
Pasture furnished at So month"; feed grain $3.50 per mo-
Ct. L. JONES,
Hatcher KY.
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Cleaning Crepe Waist

T have light tan georgette crepe waist which I should like to clean. Could you suggest way in which I could do the work without fading or shrinking it? I am inclosing an ad- dressed envelope, in which please an- swer as soon as possible, as I should like to clean the waist next week.
 ID. R.
 We do not send recipes and long formulas by mail. Had we wished to do this in your case, we could not ad- dress you directly. There was neither stamp nor envelope in your letter when it came into our hands. To show how sincere, Is our wish to be of service to you, let me say that I know of no better method of cleaning your waist than by sousing it in a big bowl of gasoline and shaking it up and down, back and forth. in the liquid. When the dislodged dirt falls to the bottom of the bowl pour off the gasoline and get fresh supply. Do not throw away the first lot. You can draw off the clear liquid and use again for other pur- poses. Shake the waist well when 1t is
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TO KEEP HER
 FROM FALLING
Would Have To Catch Hold Of Things. Lost Strength And Flesh. Doctor Recon mended Cardui. Results
 Gratifying.

Brookhaven, Miss.-"I am in fin, health now" writes Mrs. H. M. Russell, of R. F. D. 5, of this place. And have been for some time. I owe this good health to Cardui. am certain. I think I would have been dead before this if I had not taken that medicine I was down in bed five months last summer. had chronic inflammation. :, so the doctor said. .. I suffered untold misery. mostly in nay right side, but both sides hurt me--aching constantly. I got to the place where I couldn't even eat without severe pain. had much head ache and would often be quite blind from dizziness. I would have to catch hold of things to keep from falling. lost all my strength and flesh I be- came so poor that I was just bones covered with skin.
 The doctor,--, on his visit told mo Q get Cardui and go taking 1t .. took eight bottles in months In just a few days after starting with 1t, began to improve and kept on until got com pletely well. Today I am in really good health. I can do anything in the world in the shape of work I am sure that owe this all to Cardui. would like to tell all women sO.
 Try Cardui for your troubles For sale by all druggists.
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MISS FRAZIER ENTERTAINS
 AT MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER

Miss Aurie Frazier was hostess yester- day afternoon at a. miscellaneous shower in compliment to Miss Olive Lewis, whose marriage to MT. Francis Peavey will be an event of today.
 Dogwood blossoms and woodland flow CTS adorned the rooms where the Easter idea prevailed in the decorations and re- treatments. Miss Frazier was assisted in receiving by Miss Olive Lewis and Miss Ethel Lewis.
 Those included in this charming hospi- tality were: Miss Lewis, Miss Ethel Lewis, Miss Maud Mcclellan, Miss Lockey Losey, Miss Elizabeth bowman, Miss Nell lie Castleman, Miss Atkins, Miss Emma Ginnis Miss Annie bowman, Miss Mar guerite Prendergast, Miss Pauline Bal lard, Miss Denny, Miss Patterson, Miss Bertha Pall, Miss Hattie Grimes, Miss l Julia Lokey Miss Billie McConico, Miss
 Martha Ezelle. Miss Margery Ezelle. Miss Nell Argue, Miss Katie Burke. Miss Ger
 tie Burke, Miss Sallie Ham, Miss Inez Smith, Miss Bessie Monson, Miss Marian
 Florence, Miss Louise Florence, Miss Willie Florence Miss Martha Long, Miss ] May Irwin, Miss Clarence Hamilton, Miss
 | Corinne Chisholm, Miss Florence Turren-
 | tine, Miss Lewis, Miss Frank Emzor, Miss Champion, Miss Amelia Wilkes, Mrs. Pla- I towsky, Mrs. w. ID. Hammett, Mrs. Laura Jackson Davids Mrs. Williams, Mrs. M. M Williams, Miss Lottye McMeans, Miss Helen Mewhinney, Miss l.. Tendon, Miss Lance McGehee, Miss Jessie Scruggs, Miss
 Velma Broadway, Miss Margaret McPher-
 son. Miss Caroline Culpepper Miss Julia
 Williams, Miss Rankin. Miss Rose Rob-
 l erts served the punch.
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MRS. GRESHAM HOSTESS
 AT INFORMAL DANCE

Mrs. w. D. Gresham entertained at a birthday dance last Thursday evening at her home on Avenue l. south, in com pliment to Evelyn Howell.
 Pink roses and carnations adorned the apartments, which were thrown open for dancing, and punch and ices were served in the conservatory, where spring flowers were artistically arranged
 Those included in Mrs. Greshams hos pitality were: MT. and Mrs. J. A. Bow ers MT. and Mrs. W. D. Gresham, Mrs. Eleanor Dash, Miss Esther Townsend, Miss Susie Townsend, Miss Amelia Lyons, Miss Frances Ford, Miss Mildred Veil, Miss Fannie Mae Well, Miss Sadie Faul- kenburry. Miss Evelyn Howell, MT Grady Lovelady, MT. G. M. Edmonds, Dr. Max McLendon, Dr. Davidson, Dr. Henry Snow, MT. Pound, Mir. John Faulken- burry, MT. Harold Fraleigh, MT. Nathan Frohman, MT Bynum Waters, MT. Harry Gresham MT. Marian Veil, MT. Ed Gardien, Mir Claud Vanhooff, MT. Ober- chain and MT. Sugar.
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MRS. LEFTWICH ENTERTAINS
 CARD CLUBS AT LUNCHEON

The members of the Wednesday Lunch con Bridge club and the Friday Luncheon Bridge club were entertained yesterday by Mrs. L. B. Lefrwich at her home on Orange avenue.
 After luncheon at 1 o'clock the guests played auction, the prize being set of embroidered doilies.
 Those playing were Mrs. J. J. Eaton, Mrs. Herbert Smith, Mrs. Walter White, Mrs. Hal Brown, Mrs. Roy. Huffman, Mrs Johns Stone Hoskins, Mrs. Dewitt Lightner, Mrs. Eugene Smith, Mrs. Isaac Houser, Mrs. Ebert Hamilton, Miss Mae Ward, Miss Sue Ward, Mrs. Warren Lewis, Jr., Mrs. Harold Tender son, Mrs. Edwin Irwin, Mrs. John Gold smith, Mrs. Paul Crawford, Mrs. Will liam Ewing, Mrs. w. D. Lewis
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MIR. BROWER HOST AT
 BUFFET SUPPER-DANCE

In compliment to Miss Mildred Jaffe and MT. Richard Lussier, whose marriage will be event of Thursday, April 27. MT. Walter Brewer entertained at a buff fet supper dance last evening in the tea room of the Ridgely.
 Killarney roses formed the centerpiece of the table where hand-painted cards in bridal designs held the names of the guests.
 After a buffet supper dancing was en- joyed and during the evening punch was served. Those included in this hospitality were Miss Mildred Jaffe, Miss Mildred Fox, Mrs. Gladys Grambs Groom, Miss Hazel Holberg, Miss Eugenia Rosson of Mobile, Miss Zelna Lefkovitz of Nash vile, Miss Grace Hillhouse, Miss Carrie Kent, Miss Mary Robinson, Miss Doris Moughon, Miss MaIlie Moughon, MT. and Mrs. Edward B. Irwin, MT. Richard Lus- sier, MT. Morris Allen, Mr. Henry Sickle, MT. Percy Brewer, MT. John Byron, MT. James Somerville, Mrs. Joe John, MT. Tom Byrne, MT. Charles Mandy, MT. A. L. Boorse. MT. Lewis Bailes, MT. Hugo Black, pr. c. c. Wiley, and Mr. Frank JutZ.
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How to Wash Blankets

Would you, kindly send me your best recipe for washing blankets?
 "B NJ W.''
 Pour into a tub half a pint of am monia and lay blanket over it; cover immediately with 1ukewarm water This sends the fumes of sthe ammonia through the blanket and loosens the dirt. The blanket should then be stirred about with a stick and pressed until all the dirt seems to be in the water, then rinse in a tub of clear water of the same temperature as the first, run lightly through wringer and hang out to dry. Still another way: If the blankets are much soiled shave two bars of wool soap into granite sauce pan, cover with soft warm water, and set on the range to melt, Have in great pot plenty of warm (not hot) water. Air, beat, and brush the bankets well to get rid of all the fluff and dust Put into a large tub three big pails of warm water. There should be 10 or 12 gallons of it. Add a cup of ammo mia before stirring in the melted soap. Mix all well together with a clothes stick and put in the blankets. Do not rub them on the washboard, but souse them under and shake them about vigorously, then squeeze them between the hands until you see that the dirst is out If when you lift them to the light they look grimy make sec- ond suds like the first and repeat the soucing, shaking, and turning until you are satisfied. Put through the wringer if your hands are not strong enough to press all the wet out of them. They should not drip while on the line. It is well to add little ani- monia to the clear water in which they are rinsed before they are wrung out Hang them legnthwise on the lines using plenty of clothespins Make sure that 8 blanket is taut on the line, but do not strain the edges. Dry in the shade. While they are still damp go over each with clean, new wire brush. Brush with the nap, never against it. have given both methods of washing blankets because so much depends upon whether they are slightly or badly soiled. If the latter more drastic measures must be applied than if they are little "dingy.' In leaving the subject I would remark that the wise householder does not allow these valuable articles of household plenish- ing to get really dirty before having them cleaned. Dust clings consistently to wool and if not soon dislodged be- comes grime.
 Crocheting Rag Rugs
 T find an appeal from F. H. B. for some on to give information on cro-
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SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
R A W DO M N TIES

MT. and Mrs. II. G. Allen of Blueield, Va, are the guests of Judge and Mrs E. c. Crow. Mr. Allen is route agent for the Southern Express company and has been transferred to Birmingham, where they will make their future home.
 Mr and Mrs. George connors will leave tonight for visit to New ,York city.
 Mir and Mrs. Robert McGavock will spend the weekend with relatives in Tennessee.
 Mrs. E. K. Glazier of Montgomery spent the past wek in Birmingham as the guest of Mrs. W. R. J. Dunn and Mrs. Gaston Torrance.
 My. and Mrs w. R. J. Dunn and pr. and Mrs E. w. Fucker will motor to Montgomery today for the weekend.
 Miss Margaret Coleman will leave today for Montgomery to be an attendant at the Bandy- Farley wedding.
 Mrs. James s. Wilcox has returned from panied by Miss Willie Gayle, who motored up for the. weekend.
 Mrs. F. w. Fucker and Miss Dorothy Davis will join a party of Montgomery people in Atlanta next week, where they will attend grand opera.
 Miss Rose Owen McDavid returned last night from Greensboro. where she has been the guest of Mrs. Robert Knox Green.
 MT. and Mrs. G. W. Jeffords of New York are attending the hardware conven- ntion and are guests at the Motion. Mrs, Jeffords is singer of much note and
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cheting rag rugs. I had one given me Christmas that is pretty and looks easy to make. It was made by my bother's wife. Anyone wishing to ex- anime it may do so at my home. I inclose address. MRS. w. L. D."
 Will you favor us with your full ad- dress? You give your initials, but not your full name. In the circumstances we should not notice the communica- tion but for the desire to show cour- tesy to @ contributor whose kindly in- tent deserves acknowledgements.
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MISS GARDNER ADDRESSES
 NURSES ASSOCIATION

Members of the Graduate Nurses as- sociation and pupil nurses of the various hospitals will hear Miss Bertha J. Gard ner of New York speak Friday night at o'clock at the Tutwiler.
 Miss Gardner is assistant business man. ager of the American Journal of Nurs- ing and president of the National Or ganizaton of Public Health Nursing. She is an enthusiastic organization worker, is well informad as to the different depart ments of work and a private nurse of broad experience. Among the entertain ments planned for Miss Gardner will be luncheon by the Graduate Nurses as- sociation at the Tutwiler Saturday and several automobile rides over the city. She will be the guest of Miss Helen Mac Lean, McAdory infirmary, while in the citV
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delighted large and discriminating audi ence last Thursday evening at the Tut wiler, when she sang several opera se- lections and My Laddie'' and Annie Laurie Mrs Jeffords has been guest at several of the hardware conventions and is quite favorite among those who know her. She has just completed a
 Miss Margaret Moser, who has been the guest of Mrs. w. B. Allen left Fri day for her home in Mechanicsburg, Pa.
 
 Miss Eugenie Rosson of Mobile, who has been the guest of Miss Nettie Beall, will leave tomorrow for Atlanta. where she will join Miss Beall as the guest of Mrs. H. F. Smith during grand opera.
 Miss Hughlette Adams and her grand mother. Mrs. Mary Logan, left yesterday for Nashville, Tenn, to visit Mrs. Q. S. Logan and pr. J. H. McNeally.
 Miss Lucille Lamkin left yesterday for Anniston, where she will spend the week end with friends.
 Miss Caroline Copeland, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B. G. Copeland, who is a student at Ward-Belmont college, will arrive today to spend the Easter holidays with her parents. She will be accom- panied by a schoolmate, Miss Jeanette Matthews. of Dallas, Tex, who will be her guest
 Mrs. G. H. Mathis spent a few hours in the city yesterday en route to Morgan where she will speak on Trick Eradication" later going to Pittsburg, Pa, where she will deliver a series of addresses on Agriculture in the South. Mrs. Margaret NewbilI Cannon is visit inf her sister, Mrs. Leroy Smith of Gun tersville.
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lover, and he told me that the tyn1- pani are perhaps the only instruments in the Philharmonic not owned by the in- dividual players. A set of these were imported from Vienna just before the war broke out and they cost about s7OO This is the highest price ever paid for a set of these copper kettle drums. but they are of exceptional clarity of tone and carrying power, and are equipped with a new machine for accurate and fast tuning.
 All the other instruments in the or chestra are owned by the players. It is surprising to the laymen to count the values represented The cost of the con cert harp of the Philharmonic is esti- mated at $2000 The trumpets and tronl- bones, among the least costly, cost $75 apiece; the concert double horn about $120. The Alb tuba, such as is used in the orchestra, cost about $175; the fine French flutes, wood or silver, cost in the neighborhood of $160 and more.''f
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MISS FABIN HOSTESS
 AT STUDIO MUSICAL

Miss Rose Fabian entertained at a stu dio musical Thursday evening in compli- ment to her sister, Miss Mary Fabian, who has just returned from New York after completing successful concert tour.
 Miss Mary Fabian delighted the guests with several vocahs selections, possessing a beautiful soprano voice.
 Miss Fabian had as her guests Miss Hortense Estes, Miss Edgell A. Adams, Miss Fannie Mae Porter Miss Bertha Pizitz, Mrs. Nixon Norris, Mrs. Harry Burn, Mrs. I. Levy. Miss Mary Fabian, Mr. c. Lotterhos, Dr. H. Shugerman, MT. A. Levy. MT. Edward Armes, Mir D. Shapiro, MT. J. Smolian, MT. Whitson.
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MISS REYNOLDS HOSTESS TO BACHELOR GIRLS

Miss Earlyne Reynolds entertained the members of the Bachelor Girls at her home on South Twentysixt street yes- terday afternoon
 Tall vases of Easter lilies and palms carried out the Easter idea and after an interesting series of bridge a salad and ice course was served. A dainty piece of crepe de chine lingerie was given as the prize and those present were the club members, who are Miss Nellie Haylow.
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earth, all of our own to fill with blossomA ing generous thoughts and shining gener ous deeds and helpful, generous words, every single Easter morning of our lives.
 And so while the air is full of lovely spring-time promises, while the whole earth trembles with the thrill of springs creative awakening, the blessed Easter eawn will come, bringing with it the full fillment of many of the dearest wishes of our lives bursting into radiant realization on that happy day!
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FASHIONABLE
 ARRANGEMENTS OF TO-DAY

Mrs Herbert Harris and Miss Carrie Kent entertain at luncheon at Southern club for Miss Jaffe.
 Easter sale for infant welfare.
 MT. and Mrs. Martin give dinner party for Miss Ingraham.
 Peavey-Lewis wedding