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The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
Remarkable.

Last Wednesday night while mum.
Der of friends were congregated in DIR.
]. N. Pages drug store, telling hap.
penings of long ago, Mr.. J. f. Mont
gomery related the following, which IS
remarkable piece of history:
early in the war of the rebellion a
man named Huddleston, who lived in
Tennessee, near the Clinton line, was
murdered in his home by a band of
Gurrilars. His daughter. Sofrona. a
very young girl, saw him killed. At
ter this deed the girl was taken to
the home of her uncle. William Har-
rison, who was a prominent mer-
chant of Albany, Kentucky, and an
influential citizen of Clinton county,
to live. Here she grew up with the
family. About the time she was
eighteen years old Lewis McWhorter,
young man of the town, had courted,
won and married her, against her I'M
cle's will. Pleas Harrison, a son of
VIM. Harrison, and a first cousin to
the girl, grew up with her. Some
time after she was married Pleas Har-
rison and McWhorter got into trouble
and Harrison shot and killed Nc
WhOrter, Mrs. McWhorter seeing her
husband receive the fatal shot. Time
went on, and Mrs. McWhorter was
again married and to This union a
child was born, but it lived less>than
year. Not long after the death of the
child, her husband sickened and died.
This death was followed by that of
the wife in a very short time. All
this occurred before the woman was
twenty one years DID,"
Harrison was tried and acquitted at
Burkesville for Killing McWhorter.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
For County Judge.

Hon. Walter S. Sinclair, of the Pei.
lyton precinct, is announced in TO-
days News a candidate for County
Judge of the county of Adair, subject
to the action of the Republican party.
Mr. Sinclair really does not need an
introduction, as he is known to every
voter in Adair county. A few years
ago,he was nominated to represent
Adair and Cumberland counties in
the lower House of the Kentucky
Legislature; was elected and made a
faithful and diligent representative.
He is man who stands high morally
and socially, and has the endorsement
Of the Republicans in his home pre-
cinct. He is gentleman of good
ability, and his qualifications for
County Judge can not be called in
question. He will evidently be for
mable before his party, and he prom
ises that should he be nominated and
elected, to devote his entire time to
the duties of the Office. In due time
he will canvass the county, meeting
his friends personally, and any effort
they may make in his interest will be
duly appreciated. He is making the
race upon his own merits, and has not
word derogatory to say against the
fitness and character of any gentle,
man who may oppose him.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
Resolutions.

Whereas, God in His infinite wis
dom, has seen fit to remove from this
world tothe world above, Ollie Willis,
who was member of the Columbia
Baptist Sunday School.
Therefore be it resolved that, in his
death the said Baptist Sunday School
has lost a faithful and loving member.
That, we extend to his family our
heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of
bereavement.
That; this resolution be spread on
the minutes of the Sunday School, a
copy given to the Adair County News
for publication, and copy sent to the
family. John Sandusky,
Ernest Harris,
A. L. Eubank,
R.Garnett.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
Bunk Gill Announces.

In this issue Of the News appears
the announcement of W. Fl. Gill, for
the Office of County Court Clerk of
Adair County, subject to the action of
the Democratic party. Mr.. Gill needs
no introduction to the Votersof Adair,
as he is we'll known all over the coun-
ty, having been a stock trader for
many years, also was in the mercan-
tile business at this place about four
years. Bunk" as he is known, has
been a Democrat all his life, and al
ways found in the front ranks when a
political fight was On. Mr.. Gill has
been solicited by his friends to make
the race, and says he intends to see
every voter in the county before the
primary II 1t is possible, and asks that
the voters keep his name in their
minds and speak good word for him.
Mr.. Gill is in every way fitted for
the Office, and promises if nominated
and elected to fill it to the best Of
his ability.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
WiTliams....Van Hoy.

Sunday afternoon, February IL, 1917,
Miss Annie Williams, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs W R. Williams, who live in
the Mt. pleasant neighborhood, and
Mr. E. A. Van Hoy, a young farmer
of the county, were happily married,
in the presence of relatives and a few
friends Ed. G. G. Lloyd was the
officiating minister. The bride is one
of Adair's best young women, and the
groom is an industrious farmer, both
having many friends.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
Death Of a Good Woman.

Last Saturday morning Mrs. Marga-
ret Wilmore, who was the widow of
Milton Wilmore, died at the home Of
her sister, Mrs Frank Staples, this
place. She was quite an aged lady
and had been a devout member of the
Baptist church for many years. A
large number Of relatives and friends
attended the funeral services and bur-
ial conducted by Rev. o. p. Bush.
She was the constant companion of
her sister, MIS- Staples, and she will
be greatly missed. The interment
was in the city cemetery.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

DR.. W. S. Taylor, of Marrowbone,
is candidate before the Republican
party to represent Adair and Cumber-
land in the next Legislature. His
card fully explains his position. DR..
Taylor is a native of Adair, a brother
of the late DR.. B. f. Taylor, and is
well and favorably known in the
Southern portion of this county. He
also is fairly well acquainted all over
Adair! He is gentleman, and in the
near future he hopes to see all his old
friends in Adair county. =
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
Administrators Notice.

Having been appointed Administra-
tor of the estate of Joseph Il. Smith
deceased and wishing to wind up his
business as speedily as possible and
knowing of him having a considerable
amount Of stock and other property
in the hands of parties in different
sections of the country, 1 hereby ask
all parties that have any property of
any description belonging to this es-
tate to report the same to me at once.
Anyone having claims against this es-
tate win presentthem properly proved
and sworn to.
&. H. Hughes Admr of
J. ii. Smith Decd.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
Personals.

Mrs. W.T.. Price is very sick thi
morning.
Mr.. o. C. Collins, Campbellsville
was here few days ago.
DIR. P. Miller, of Louisville, ii
visiting his home people.
Mr.. M. Cravens spent last Wednes
day with his family here.
Mrs J. P. Beard was seriously i'll
several days of last week.
Mr.. C. S. Harris is on business
trip to South West Virginia.
Mr. Ed Moss, who has been laid W
with lagrippe, is now able to be out.
Mr.. J. N. Coffey is still confined tt
his room with lagrippe, and improve;
very slowly.
Hon. L. T. Neat, Representative
from Adair and Cumberland, is now
in Frankfort.
Mr.. II. B. Ingram was quite sick
several days of last week, but is bet
ter at this time.
Senator Robert Antle, of Russell
county, was in Columbia last Tuesday
night, en- route for Frankfort.
Mr. Wyatt Smith ard Lewis Young,
who were confined with smallpox, are
well and going about their business.
Mr.. W. A. Turk, of Sacoxie, Mo-,
visited relatives in this county last
week. He left Adair thirty.six years
ago.
Mrs. Georgia Crenshaw, who has
been on an extended visit to brother
in Chicago, ILL.,, returned here last
week.
Mr.. J. G. Yates and Mr.. W. R.
Lyon were here last Thursday, calling
upon the merchants and shaking
hands with their friends.
Rev. L. f. Peircy's condition re-
mains about same as reported last
week. He has malarial fever, and has
now been in bed about seven weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". T.. Sutton, who
have been living in Greenville, KY,
reached Columbia last Saturday morn
ing. They are at the home of Mrs.
Sutton's parents. Mr.. and Mrs ]. A.
Willis.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Order, who
have been visiting son and daugh-
ter in Texas and New Mexico. return
ed to their Montpelier home last
Friday. They left their children well
and satisfied with their new homes.
Master Gordon Page, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Page, is spending the winter
with his aunt, Mrs. Fife Purdy, Brad.
louisville. He is in school. His
mother and sister, Miss Alma, will
visit in BradfordsVille this week, and
while there will go to Louisville for a
few days.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our friends and neighbors
who so kindly assisted US during the
sickness and death of our darling
daughter, Cecil. Most especially Mr..
and Mrs ] w. Jones and Mr.. Melvin
Blair. A friend in need is a friend in.
deed
T Mr.. and. Mrs IDA Rippetoe and
family.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
were issued by Walker Bryant, county
court clerk, during the month OF Jan
uarJ:
Nell Corbin end Maud Harvey.
Ed Sexton and Callie Adams.
John Wright and Mabel Jones.
Alfred James and Iva Roberts.
Delbert Muncie and Rosa Carroll.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

The small. pox scare in this place has
subsidized and every body is down to
business. The Lindsey Wilson will re-
open next Monday, and reports say
the students will all be back.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

Mr. H. P. Barger, Joppa has favor
ed us with copy of The Adair County
News bearing date February I, 1900.
1t contains a full account of the as
sassination of Gov. VIM. Gobel.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
For Representative

We are authorized TO announce DR.. W. S.
TAYLOR, Of Marowbone, a candidate to repre-
sent Adair and Cumberland in the next Legisla-
ture Of Kentucky. subject to the action of the
Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

Tut & Reed, real estate agents,
transferred the P. D. Nelson resi-
dence, on Garnett Avenue, to L. c.
Hindman, for 81, 500.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For County Judge.

We are authorized to announce WALTER S.
SINCLAIR, of the Pcllyton precinct, candidate
for County Judge of Adair County. subject to the
action of the Republican party.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
For County Court Clerk.

We are authorized to announce ALBERT MIL
LER, of the Chenille precinct, a candidate for
County Court Clerk Of Adair County, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
Wanted

A man TO represent US in Adair
county. Salary and other considera-
tions write us, Singer Sewing Machine
Co., G.. r. Holt, Mgr. Campbellsville,
XIV, l3.tf
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

Born, to the wife of W. T. Price
February IA, 1917, son Mother ant
infant doing nicely.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
A Card Of Thanks,

To all those who so kindly helped US
so cheerfully in the sickness and
death of our loving mother we extend
our sincerest thanks. While we are
so bereft and our cross is so heavy to
bear, we find a sweet consolation in
knowing that so many share in some
way our sorrow and try to tighten cur
griefs.
Mrs. Sarah e Thomas,
A. j. Pierce,
]. W. Pierce,
S. D. Pierce,
B. w. Pierce.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

DR.. N. M. Handbook, Cane Valley,
has a eve on his farm that dropped
one lamb some days ago, and just one
week from this occurrence she dropped
two more. This is evidently remark
able
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21
Surveying.

1 am prepared to do your surveying.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Terms rea-
sonable. Phone 118-K
1874 Allen J. McCaffree.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

Miss Mary Faulkner, a highly es-
teemed young woman, a sister oil MI.
X. l.. and 7. G. Faulkner, died Jew
days ago in Taylor county. Inc Iu-
neral services were in the family Dury-
ing ground. She was 6eacher Tor a
number of years.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

We are authorized to announce w. H. GILL;
Of Columbia, q candidate for County Court
Clerk of Adair County subject to the action of
the Democratic party
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

Until the first of April we will fur
nish McCall's magazine one year with
free pattern; Farm and Home one
year, Woman's World two years and
The Adair County News one year. all
for Sl.4O. Subscribe now.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

T. A. Rosenbaum sold Jersey COW
to Mr.. j. P. Dohoney, last week, 1ol
$500. Also a horse to j. V. White.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

Everything indicates at this time
that there will be the largest crop OF
candidates this year ever offered In the
county for positions.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

Coleman W. Lutes will be in Column
bia for week, looking for young mer
for the q. S., army.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

Will buy good corn in shuck:
16-4t j. A. English.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

Born, to the wife of w. Fl. Jones,
February IA, 1917, son. Mother and
baby doing well.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

Onions wanted at c. 81. Sandusky':
store. 1927.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

A good Jersey milk COW for sale.
16-2t 10 Barbee.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

ALI Modern Woodmen. are requested
to be at their Hall next Monday night
Mch. 26. There win be degree work.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

Ruel Hutchinson purchased of W R.
Williams the latter's farm Tor $4,000,
and will at once get possession. The
farm is three miles northeast of Co
lumbia. 1t is reported that Mr.. Will
liams will remove to Taylor county.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

Mr.. c. M. HEREFORD has rented the
livery barn, fronting the Campbells-
vile pike, only few steps from the
public square, and will open livery
and feed stable the first of March. He
promises to keep good horses and good
vehicles.
The Adair County news., 1917-02-21

Mr.. E. L. Feese, of this place, who
was recently compositor in the News
Office, has accepted position in the
Eastern State Asylum, Lexington.
He expects an advance of his present
salary, and if he remains satisfied, he
will locate in Lexington and send for
his family.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-31

MAIN LINE
NORTHBouND--Weekdays
No. Leaving Phla.
i1-Allentown Local ... 2:oS H. m,
243-'Downingtown Local. 9:13 a. m.
!55-'Downingtown Local. 4:36 p. IN.
3o--Reading Local ....-. $3.50 p. m.
11-William sport Express. 11:30p m.
Note--Effective January ]. 1918. train
No. 10. Reading Express. now leaving
Philadelphia s:S6 p. M. will be changed
TO leave at IL 80 p. IN.
sundays Leaving Phila
2iS--Downingtown Local. o:i3 D. m.
95-Pottsvllle Express. 1'25p. m.
255-'Downingtown Local. 4:36 d. IN.
11--Wlliamsport Express. 1880 p. IN.
SoUTHBoUND-w Weekdays:
Arriving Phila.
a. Williamsport Express. $3.50 a. IN.
2b0-'Downingtown Local. S:32 a. m.
40-Allentown Local .,..,, l2:5i y. m.
26--Iieading Local ........ 3:34p. IN.
252-- -Downiugtown Local. 3:39p. m.
Sundays Arriving Phila.
i--Wtlliamsport Express. g 30 a. m.
25o -'Downingtown Local. s:32 a. m.
252--' Downingtown Local. 1888 p. m.
'2Ss-Pottsvale Express .... 9:i2 D. IN.
.Annuled between Philadelphia and
Bridgeport only.
SCHuYLKILL VALLEY BRANCH
EASTBOUND -- Weekdays and sum
days:
1l--Leaving Pottsville. 2:16 a. IN.
WESTBOUND-wee and Sun
days:
14--Leaving Tamaqua ..... :06 a. IN.
LITTLE sCHUYLKILL BRANCH
NORTHBOUND--Su
3--Leavng Port Clinton. 1890 r. m.
95--Leaving Port Clinton. 3:5S p. m.
SOU1HBOUND-Su
4--Leavng Tamaqua. .,.. $50 a. IN.
23s--Leaving Tamaqua ..... I:12 p. m.
PERKIOMEN RAILROAD
NORTHBOUND--W
Leaving Phila.
4i-Allentown Local .. 2:0S p. IN.
BOUND-Weekdays
Leaving Allentown
4O--Allcntown Local ..... $50 a. m
EAST PENN BRANCH
EASTBOTND-Wee
s-Leaving Reading .... 3:o5 y. m
94-Leaving Reading ..... 5:51 p. m
Sundays:
94--Loaving Reading ...... 5:51 p. m
wESTBOCND--Wee
93--Leaving Allentown. s:10a m
99--Leaving Allentown. ll:20 a. m
Sundays:
99-Leaving Allentown. .... 1l:20 a. M
LEBANON VALLEY BRANCH
wESTBOUND-Wee
1l-Teaving Reading ...... 4 :55 a. IN
93-Leaving Reading ...... 1910 a. m
99--Leaving Reading ..... l2:2O p. m
Sundays:
11-Lesving Reading ...... 4 90 a. m
99--Leaving Reading. ..... 1920 p. m
95--Leaving Reading ..... $40 y. m
OUND-WeekdayS
s-Leaving Harrisburg o.. IL 30 y. m
94--Leaving Harrisburg 4:35 y. IN
14--Leaving Harrisburg 1000 y. m
Sundays:
S--Leaving Harrisburg. 1850 p. m
94-Leaving Harrisburg. 4:S5 p. m
14--Leaving Harrisburg. 1000 p. m
Note-Train No. 40, leaving Reading
a. m.. will carry passengers and make
stops formerly made by train NO. IL.
MIDDLETOwN AND HUMMELsTOwN n
BRANCH
Northbound-Wee
| 1O--Leaving Middletown. $3.50 y. IN
GETTYsBURG AND HARRISBURG
RAILWAY
BOUND-Weelidays
! o7-Leaving Carlisle for
Mount Holly Springs 1886 p. m
sHAMOKIN DIVISION
\ORTHBOUND-W
I1-Leaving Tamaqua 49,. 2:55 q. m
Sundays:
11-Leaving Tamaqua .... 2:55 a. IN
3--Leaving Tamaqua .... ll:2O a. IN
95-Leaving Tamaqua .... 4:i3 p. m
SOUTHBOUND-We
l4--Leaving Williamsport. II 80 p. m
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-31
NEW PORK SUFFERS IN
RECORD COLD WAVE
NEW YORK. Dec. 81

NEW YORK, Dec. 81.
with eight deaths already recorded
and untold suffering reported. New York
today was still In the grip OF the worst
below-zero weather IN the history of
the city.
At \ q. IN. the mercury was = de-
grees below zero. Since Saturday, when
the cold wave set i'm, 1t has not once
been above the zero mark The lowest
point ~ below. which was touched
early yesterday, broke all existing rec
ords of the local weather bureau.
The coal situation IL the most serious
factor; while the poor are suffering
most, the wealthy also are affected and
unless more coal arrives at eastern
tidewater points additional deaths are
feared.
The east side tenement district was
virtually scene of horror. Many poor
people did not have even a lump of
coal Cases were reported in which
mothers desperately smashed their furni-
ture in an effort to furnish heat Ia
babies, almost pcrshing with cold and
hunger.
one little mite of baby, William
\. WeStervelt nine months old. died in
his crib while the father was frantically
securing the neighborhood for coal. Sew
eral other persons frozc TO death out of
doors. four of them in a small open
boat i'm Jamaica BAY.
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ing of persons who were forced to 60
through the zero weather with no coal.
Many were forced TO use gas to heat
their homes, with the result that the
city is threatened with "a shortage of
that commodity.
The United Gas Improvement Com
rany, according to statements of officials.
may be unable to. while the coal short
age and zero weather continue. to meet
the increase in the demand for gas.
The company has warned all persons
using gas to be watchful as there is
grave danger that burners may go out
during a lull in the pressure and then
as the pressure becomes normal, start
flowing again.
with prospect OF another coal famine
such as the city experitnced two weeks
ago. the Committee on Practical Fuel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-31


VIII run into considerable hgures. Burst
ing pipes and hooded cellars added 10
the acute discomfort OF the situation III
Philadelphia.
The Postoflce ran out of coal yester-
Say, and Il was only by the utmost
effort that sufficient fuel was obtained
to keep the fires going for the time
being. More coal must be had imme-
liately II the big building at Ninth
heat in the next few days.
The police boat Ashbridge, with eight
prisoners on board one Of whom was
a woman. attempted to make the trim
from the Race street pier 10 the House
OF Correction when II became wedged
In the ice of the river. After churning
around in noating ice cakes Tor two
hours IN the attempt TO break througn
1t was round necessary 10 return TO the
pier.
The prisoners were then taken in a
patrol wagon to the Seventh district
police station. at Third street and Fair
mount avenue. but there it was found
that the supply of coal had been exhaust
ed. and II was finally necessary to Inn
prison them temporarily in the Central
Station
Tho cold weather. and not shorta 90
of coal ia resnonsible for the daIay
In train seryice nccording to raiIroa 4
ot,icials II has been the worst ey.
berience or the winter for the ralIro,ds
and extra crews are working with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-31
HERTLING PERMITTED
HANDIN PEACE MOVE
WASHINGTON. Dec. 81.

The Kaiser agreed that Chancellor
Hertling should participate in selecting
representatives to the BrestLitovs<
peace conference, according to a state
Department dispatch from Copenhagen
dated December 20, made public today.
This step. the first recent move even
remotely resembling stronger democratic
representation in the German Govern
ment was regarded here, however, as in
sincere.
"The Kaiser probably had his hand
in very strongly" said high official,
counteracting the impression that this
might be real movement toward de-
mocratzation.
The German liberal press regarded
the Kaiser's move joyfully. There was
general agreement that he has headed
in the right direction by nominally. at
least. giving the Reichstag a chance TO
express the peoples will. Some of the
press held It was high time that such
a step was taken, the message said.
On the other hand, the Pan-German
press denounced it as contrary to Ger
man aims
Government officials placed little stock
In the Kaiser's sincerely. They felt that
he is still the guiding power at the
peace conference and that he is not
yet ready to relinquish to the people his
power to control their destiny.
This information. taken In connection
with London messages asserting that
the Allies would seriously answer the
German peace overtures. caused a real
stir here.
Officials have said privately for some
time that 1t would be impossible for
the Allies TO pass up with little or no
consideration any genuine peace offer
of Germany. A serious answer, how
ever. does not necessarily mean an an
swer favorable to Germany. 1t was
stated here.
Declarations OF officials in England,
France and the United States in the last
few days have been so emphatically
opposed to acceptance of the German
proposals that there Is scant chance of
out-and-out acceptance. 1t is possible.
however, that more specific statement
of peace terms than any thus far made
will be the outcome of the present peace
jociSeying.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-31

, 10000 houses will have to be built In
the vicinity of fabricating plants, ship
building plants and other war works
in and near Philadelphia, including such
places at Bristol, Camden, Chester and
Wilmington.
At present the Hog Island plant has
housing in the yard for between 1000
and 5000 men. This. of course. can
only be used as temporary housing for
most of the men employed at the yard.
While these facilities are being en-
larged To accommodate betreen 5000
and 5000 men they will continue to be
| temporary quarters or a mere clearing
| house toward living quarters outside the
| works. The men are willing, officials of
| the Hog Island plant say, TO live in the
barracks for time. but eventually they
want to bring their families to the city
| or may object to the snoring of the fell
low in the next bed. and consequently
! start to hunt a hous. or rooms near the
| plant.
As tomorrow begins the new year,
| Councils could get money to provide inn
provements to the new section through
| the passage of another Councils loan
/ such as the one just being passed The
| only inconvenience of this would ne
that 1t would be nect ssary to advnrtire
for II month before selling tie bond:.
| However. officials say. this would rot
| prevent the city from carrying out It's
promises to keep the improvements s
ahead Of the building of houses by the
| Government.
The tract offered to the Government
IS bounded by EimwoDd avenue, Island
| road, Sixty-third street and the Phila-
delphia- Delaware County line.
The selection of n site is matter
which will naturally be affected. it Is