The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-05-17
Notes Of NeiehbOrlns Towns.

man was impressed that these two
good railroad towns were experiencing
dull season, as we'll as Columbia.
The farmers are all busy, putting in
their crops, hence they can not spare
the time that iJ would require to visit
tie metropolis of their respective
counties. The merchants were TAX
ing the situation phflosophically,
knowing that if the farmer failed, all
would come up lacking. In a few
weeks trade will open with the local
merchants, aud with pleasure they
look forward to that time, The Bap-
fist and Christian denominations of
Campbellsville are looking forward to
Two big days in religious circles-the
dedication of their new church build
ingS, which will take place this sum-
mer. Campbellsyille is spreading and
it is only question of short duration
when many fertile meadows, in the
suburbs of the town, will have to be
turned into building lots. While in
the latter place we heard two very
able sermons, one by Rev. ] S. Chand.
Ter, of the Methodist Church, the 9TH
er by Rev. Link, pastor of the Presby-
terian Church. In making inquiry we
found that Ed w. G.. Montgomery,
who is the pastor of the Christian
Church is very much liked by his peo-
pie and the citizenship generally.
Rev. L. @. Kelly. who is the pastor. of
the Baptist Church, is an energetic,
religious worker, and is doing much
good for the cause he represents
For courtesies extended, delightful
auto ride to the water works and
points in the CITY,. the writer is III
debted to Mr.. r J Lyon, who from
youth up, has been his steadfastfriend.
John E. Gowdy was in his usual jovial
spirit, and we enjoyed the short time
spent in his company. A long time
ago, before John, ]. o. Russell, W. L.
Meader were married, the writer &C
companied them to the Ohio river
We stopped at the Fifth Avenue Ho-
tel, Louisville, and were assigned a
large room containing beds for all
John had lady friend in the city,
think she was formerly of Taylor coun-
ty, and he had notified her that lac
would be in Louisville the evening of
our arrival and would call at her
home. But we all went to theater,
and John forgot his engagement.
Early next morning there was knock
at our door, and it was opened by the
writer who received a note directed to
Mr.. GoWdy. l informed John that 1
had an epistle for him, and he said,
tread it," 1t was from the young la.
dy, and she scored him for breaking
his engagement, keeping her up until
a late hour. There was never a more
Sorrowful looking man. He dropped
his head, and seemed in deep medita-
ton. Gently placing my hand upon
his shoulder, he needed consolation,
quoted:
BE still sad heart and cease repini ng,
Beyond the clouds the sun is still shining;
Thy fate is the common fate of all
Into each life some rain must fall
Some days must be dark and dreary."
He raised his face. bright express
ION having appeared, and thinking the
One who brought the note was stand
ing in the hall, waiting for an
answer, he said, in very command
ing voice, "Tell that boy TO bring
me some Blue Lick water"
The smallpox scare at Campbellsville is |
over, and in very short time every |
body will be down to business. We |
found the News Journal on rising |
ground. Mr.. Rhoades, an experienced |
newspaper man, who was recently EN-
ployed in Ohio, has taken a position
on the paper and will use his best
endeavors In making for Campbells-
vile and Taylor county live publica-
ton. At Greensburg Wood Lewis was
the busiest man about town. He is an
extensive advertiser, and knows the
value Of printers ink. While in con-
Eersation with him he said, 81 sold
kyfr buggies last week, and attribute
the sales direct to the Adair County
News get more than value for ev-
cry dollar / spend with your paper F"
Passing around the square at Greens
burg we met and had a few pleasant
moments with DR.. B. NJ. Taylor. who
is one of Green county's prominent
He is also the State Sem
.tor from the counties of Green, Hart