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The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Mr.. J. NJ. Rains and wife; Mrs.
John B. Phillips, DR.. W. c. McChord,
all of Lebanon, and Mr.. K. B. Bled-
soc, Louisville, who are sojourning at
Griffin Spring, motored to and spent
several hours in Columbia Friday.
Mr.. ]. N. Meadows, of the James
town bar, was here professionally last
Thursday. Mr.. Meadows is a popular
Democrat aRd is a candidate for the
Office of County Attorney of Russell,
and his prospects are said to be bright.
Rev. A. R. KaSey, Louisville, mem
Der of the Educational Board Lindsey
Wilson, was here few days of last
week. His oldest daughter, Miss
Ruth, accompanied him to this place.
They stopped at the home of Mr..
John Lee Walker.
Mr.. ]. G. Yates and wife, of Brad
louisville, and Mr.. Geo. Yates and
wife, st Charles, Hopkins county, and
Mrs. Claypool, of Bowling Green,
daughter of Mr.. ]. G. Yates, were
here last Thursday, en- route to Ora
dyville. From Gradyville they will go
to Moody in Green county.
Mr.. Edgar Reed, of this place, went
to Louisville, last weak, and enlisted
in the u. S. service. He is in the Lin
denburg Hospital Unit, the base being
in France. Mr.. Reed is here now,
wearing his uniform, and expects to
leave for France in a short time. Mr..
10 Hurt has joined the same unit and
he and Mr.. Reed will go together.
Mr.. ]. NJ. GIlmer left on his home
ward journey, for Honey Grove, Texas
last Thursday. His mother will re-
main here until September. The for
mer stated that it was impossible for
him at this time to meet only few of
his relatives, but next year he would
return when he hoped to have more
time.
NIL u. III hyOA duO lllo OoOBlO
Miss Bette Lyon, who live in Carroll
ton, Mo-, and Mr.. Lyons SON ln-law
and wife, Mr.. and. Mrs. E. G. Bo
man, of Chicago, ILL.,, arrived in Adair
county last Wednesday, and were in
Columbia Thursday. The two latter
have two children, but they stopped
in Oampbellsville to visit their Lyon
kin. The entire party have many
relatives in Adair county, Mrs. Boman
and Miss Bette Lyon being grand
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Rey.
nolds, who were prominent people in
their lifetime. Mr.. Lyon was born
and reared near Columbia, a son Of
"Uncle" Bob Lyon, who was known
at the time of his death to the ma
jority of Adair county citizens. He is
a fine gentleman and himself, daught
ers and son-in-law will doubtless have
a delightful visit to his old home
county.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Mr.. G. R. Holt, who has been dis
trict manager for the Singer Sewing
Machine Company, his office being at
Campbellsville, for many years, has
rendered his resignation. His reason
for this action is the disturbed condi.
tion of the country, making it i'm.
possible for him to secure field sales
men. Mr.. Holt has been a valuable
nan to the company, and the sever
ance of his relation in not only re-
GREETED by the company, but by his
many friends throughout this dis
trict. He will continue to live in
Campbellsville.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08
Former Pupils Of l. ". ]. 5.
Marry.

Miss Eva Hodges, whose home was
near Greensburg, and Mr.. Phil Will
liams, who also lived in Green county,
were recently married in Louisville,
Rev. A. R. Kasey officiating. Both
the bride and groom were former stu
dents Of the Lindsey Wilson, this
place. The groom is now Second
Lieutenant of the Texas State Guards,
and he came from his post of duty to
meet his intended bride, in Louisville.
While here in school, both Mr.. Will
liams and Miss Hodges were popular
with the student body, and their for
mer schoolmates send congratulations
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

One-half interest in Russell & Co. s
store house, one-half interest in the
brick building occupied by Sullivan
Bros and DR.. Depp and one-half in
terest in the frame building occupied
by Flowers & Patteson, 9. R. Hutchi-
son and ]. W. Coy, the property of the
late Kizzie W. Russell, we're sold Mon
day, for the sum Of $1,000. The prop
erty was purchased BY John Lee Walk
er, who transferred the the same to J.
\ o. Russell. The sale was for cash.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

The canning process was demon
strated at the Lindsey Wilson last
Thursday afternoon by Miss Mellow
ell, of Danville A great many Ia
dies were present to catch ideas, and
they consider the information OBJ
tanned valuable. The idea is not to
let anything go to waste that can be
saved, and as a result of Miss Mellow.
ellis visit, there will be a general can
ming in Adair county.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Mr.. Henry S. VanZant, of Metcalfe
county, well known Republican pol
iticaI1,- died at Frankfort Thursday
night of last week. He was victim
of Bright's disease, and was forty-six
years old Some years ago he repre-
sented Metcalfe and Monroe in the
Legislature.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Mr.. c. D. Cheatham, of Midtown,
has shipped his celebrated horse, Ball
Chief, to Hopkinsville, where he will
be handled by gentleman named
McAlwane, who is one of the best rid
ders in the State He will be shown
at all the Fairs in Western Kentucky,
and we have not doubt but he will
win many blues ties.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

There will be business meeting of
the officers of the Columbia Presby-
terrain and Union churches at Russell
& Co.'s store this "wednesday after
noon at 8 O'Clock. This is an impor-
tant meeting and every loff1cial is
urged to be present.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Mr.. Jack Beard, who formerly lived
at Cane Valley, this county, but re-
Gently went to Mckinney, Texas,
with his parents, has joined the
Fourth Regimental Band of his State.
In other words he has joined the ar
my as musician, and will be perfect
ly willing to use gun when fight is
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

The Review of Reviews for August,
judging from the advanced sheet, con-
tinues to grow in interest. About all
people read now is what is taking
place in the European war, and this
book gives the most authenic &C.
counts. Every reading man should
subscribe for it. 1t is published at
80 Irving Place, New York, N. Y.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

The outside woodwork of Mr.. E, B.
Barger's residence is completed and it
is now being painted by MI. Robert
Pennycuff. The lathing is now in
progress, and in few days the plas-
terers will begin their work. The In
side will be hardwood and the doors
mahogney.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Mr.. S. H. Smith, who was SO years
old died in Sherman, Texas, the 10th
of July. He was Kentuckian by
birth, and in his young manhood he
steamboated with Abraham Lincoln
and was one of four men in Cumber-
land county, KY, who voted for Lin
coin for President, He was twice
married and is survived by seven chill
dren. He had been. Mason forty
four years, and was buried by the fra
teroity.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

In the Senatorial race, in the 18th
district, Robert Antle was nominated
over J. H. Newman by 266 majority.
He carried Russell, Cumberland and
Wayne counties. Newman carried
Monroe, and "Uncle' Bill Allen
carried Clinton.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08
Notice..

Men who need repair work done on
buggies, wagons, farm implements Of
any kind. Horse shoeing a speciality
at ]. NJ. Kearn's Machine Shop. He
has employed a first-class man to ac-
commodate this trade. Give him a
trial. 40-3t
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

There will be preaching at the q.
B. church IL o'clock Sunday morning,
subject The Church and the Home by
Mrs, c. H. Schad. Sunday school 3 p.
m. Evening 8 p. M, subject Sancti-
tication by the Pastor. All are well
come.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

In an examination at Bowling Green
for service in the army, Mr.. Tom
Judd, this place, passed. Mr.. Byron
Montgomery also of this place, was
before the board and stood good ex-
animation with the exception of a
little defect in his eyes which the
board thought could be remedied, and
that he would pass.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08
Death of An old Lady.

Last Tuesday night Mrs. Sytha
Conover, who was the widow Of Da-
vid Conovef, died at the home of Mr..
e A. Mckinley, on the Russell
Springs road, a few miles from Column
bia. She was close to ninety years
old. A great many people attended
the funeral.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08
For Sale.

Four head of fine Aberdeen Angus
cattle. One COW five years old with
calf at side. One five year old cow,
one two year old heifer. All are fine
individuals. See 10 Harris.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

l keep on hands a full stock Of
coffins, caskets, and robes. also keep
Metallic Caskets, and Steel Boxes and
two hearses. We keep extra large
caskets Prompt service night or day.
Residence Phone 20, Office phone 1913.
45-l yr J. F. Triptett,
Columbia. KY.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Judges W. W. Jones and Rollin
Hurt addressed the institute last
Wednesday afternoon in the interest
of the Red Cross. At the conclusion
of the speeches quite number Joined
the organization.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08
For Sale.

Brick School House and lot near r.
+. Paull's residence. 1t is a good
place for residence or business lot.
See any member Of Graded School
Board.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

News of the death of Mrs. Ike In
gram, Fancy Prairie, ILL.,, has been re-
celved here. She was a sister of Mrs.
HI. B, Ingram, this place, and was
native of Adair county. She had lived
in Illinois about forty years.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Hon. Lilburn Phelps was nominated
by the Republicans of Russell and Ca
sey counties for the Legislature, by a
large majority.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

There will be singing at Cyclone
school house the third Sunday In Aug
ust, in the afternoon, at o'clock, con-
Quoted by Darnell Bros. and Wolford
Bros. Every body invited.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Mr.. Romie Judd has joined the
Young Mems Christian Association
and will go to France. He received a
telegram from headquarters Wednes-
day night, telling him to wait here
for orders.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

The colored Institute conveend last
week with Prof. Wakefield as instruc-
tor. In the spelling contest which
was held, the prize one dollar was
won by Annie r. Walkup.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

While the dry weather was on US
and prices were low, you resolved that
if good crop year came you would
let the older children 60 to school.
But the drouth didn't break till late
and hogs only sold for II cts, so the
children attended the home school a
few scattering weeks and studied the
same books they had been in fer two
years This year they are rather large
to 60 to the home school and will not be
interested any more unless given new
surroundings. The hogs are worth
SIS 80, corn S205, wheat $500 and
produce higher still. Then make the
resolution good this year and give
them as good chance as any one else
enjoy. The Lindsey-Wilson Training
Shoot will keep them safe and give the
the best advantages to be had.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

The meeting conducted by Rev. ].
r. Crawford at Union, closed last Sun
day. The Church was greatly revived
and much good accomplished
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Miss Bonnie Judd entertained in
her usual pleasing manner quite a
number of her young friends to lawn
party last Wednesday evening. All
present reported most enjoyable
time.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Rev. ]. R. Crawford will preach at
the Presbyterian church, this place,
Tuesday and Wednesday nights of this
week. Every body is cordially invited.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

There will be pie supper at Pleas
ant Hill schoolhouse on Saturday
night, August IL: The proceeds will
be used to buy a school library.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

If you have a cancer see Scott Mont
gomery. He has a sure cure for can
GERS. 4l-2t
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Attention is called to the advertise
ment of the Lindsey Wilson Training
School, published in to-day's paper.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Mr.. Jos L. Campbell, native of
Adair county, but who has been sell
ing goods in Casey county for several
years, was recently appointed post
master al DunnviIlS. He is very ac-
commodating and will make a good
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

The primary being over, the nomi-
nees will rest few weeks then begin
the fall campaign.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Resolutions passed by the institute
will be published next week.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Fertilizer for sale by Durham 1
Hurt. Call at Poultry house.
40-2t
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

Monday was county court, but only
a few farmers came in.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

About thirty-five young men left
here Monday morning for the army.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08

IhdVe a few more porch swings at a
bargain. 7. E. Waeecner.
The Adair County news., 1917-08-08
Democratic Ticket.

For County.Judge,
W. G. ELLIS
For County Attorney,
GORDON MONTGOMERY.
2 For Sheriff,
CLYDE CRENSHAW.
For County Clerk,
ALBERT A. MILLER.
For Jailer,
@. G.. JEFFRIES.
For Assessor,
P. P. DUNBAR.
For School Superintendent,
NOAH 10y.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-23
SOLDIERS NAY Be
here FOR LIBERTY
DAY CELEBRATION
(cortInued From Page "

will ride to the review stand, which
will be erected tomorrow morning be
tween Robinson and Harvey evenues
on Main street From this stand
they will review the parade as it passes
Members ot the Red Cross assoeia-
ton, when notified by the committee on
arrangements that they would be al
lowed to ride, tomorrow afternoon
though all other organizations wouli
have to walk, responded that they did
not want to ride. They will be in their
Red Cross uniforms and will carry an
immense United States flag.
Hoffman at Head.
General Roy Hoffman, who is coming
here from Camp Bowie, Forth Worth
Texas, to take part in the celebration
of Liberty Day in his home town will
be at the head OF the parade throughout
the line Of march. Directly following
him will be Ancel carp, adiutant gen.
eral OF the state who has been named
as grand marshal OF the parade.
II is the purpose Of the committee in
charge of the parade to have the biggest
band ever to lead a parade in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-23
MILLION DOLLARS
WORTH OF BONDS
TO Be SOLD mere
(con,Inued From Page y

tanned, will, with the bonds which have
been sold direct by the teams, show the
exact amount OF bonds subscribed to
In this city,
Figures compiled by r. Q. Wundcr-
lich campaign manager today show that
approximately $95000 in bonds were
sold yesterday by members OF the teams
who worked throughout the day The
solicitations yesterday, however, were
done by members OF the teams working
individually rather than as 4 team,
Not since last Saturday at noon have
the team captains made reports Of their
work at the Chamber OF Commerce in
the middle of the day, but the executive
committee decided this morning to add
this feature to the drive Of tomorrow.
Champ Clark who will be here TO
make an address at the auditorium
corner of California and Walker ave
nues. tomorrow night, will also make
an address at the MONDAY luncheon at
the Chamber of Commerce. Besides
Speaker Clark, Congressman Scott Fer
ris will also speak at the MONDAY
meeting
Judge Ames said that the success OF
the second issue Liberty bond campaign
will depend upon the success OF the
drive for one million dollars tomorrow,
as he will not consider the campaign a
success in Oklahoma City unless the
quota of only 100000 is far oversub-
scribed.
1t is urgent that all team captains,
and members Of the teams, especially
the women workers he at the MONDAY
meeting tomorrow and be prepared to
make a report NOT only Of their work OF
tomorrow, but also to be prepared to
make a report Of the total amount OF
their sales since their last report in open
meeting last Saturday at noon,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-23

City playing for the marehers tomorrow.
Every musician In the city has been in
vited to assist In this feature and many
have responded.
After a conference between the mem
bers OF the committee and Mayor Over
holSer, Mayor Oyerhoiser issued orders
to the police department to clear Main
street from Broadway to Harvey ave-
nue. Of all vehicles, whether motor or
horsedrawn.
Mayor TO Preside.
Mayor Overholser will preside AT the
meeting there and will introduce Gov
ernor Williams, who will later intro
duce Champ Clark Several congress
men will make short talks at the audi
torium after Mr.. Clark has delivered his
address.
Bond Buyers In Parade.
The parade will be featured by hav-
ing all persons who have subscribed to
the second issue Liberty bonds march
ing in il.
In the parade will be the veterans OF
the Spanish American war, members OF
the G. A. R.. u. {, ". lodges, police,
probably soldiers. and all pupils Of the
city's schools who are lin the fourth
grade, grammar school or higher The
school children will csrry,flags
The committee urges that all citizens
decorate their home with flags and that
business houses dress" up their fronts
for the occasion.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-23
CAFETERIA PLAN
FOR UNIVERSITY
Company Is Incorporated With
Capital Stock of $4,000,

NORMAN, Okla, Oct 2J--(SpeciaO
With the purpose of building a dor
mitory for men at the University Of
Oklahoma and operating a large CO.
operative cafeteria sufficient TO feed
half the students in the university, the
University Building company has been
organized here, The company is in
corporated with a capital stock of
$4,000
Tha-purpose is to reduce the cost Of
living ateihe university.
~Dr. Edwin DeBarr is president Of
the association; Prof Victor II. Kulp
secretary and F. b, Johnson Norman
banker, treasurer. Directors include
C. II. Taylor and Frank Buttram, oil
operators of Oklahoma City; and d.
l. Larsh and Prof. W. w. phelan Of
Norman
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-23
CONCERT TOUR
FOR RED CROSS.
IS MELBA'S AIM
CONTINUED From Page ~

quets When they arrived, broke open
the basket and announced that the flow
ers we're for sale for the Red Cross An
army man bought the first bouquet with
a gold piece Then the money began
showering on the stage so fast that the
musieians--poor things--had to put on
their hats in order to protect their
heads"
Nine Melba's laugh rang infectious
ly when she recounted the incident
The great singer is vastly interested
in the Oklahoma oil fields She gazed
at a large vase OF chrysanthemums
presented her last night by an admirer,
and then declared that the oil men 81
Oklahoma should make up any deficit
in this states Liberty loan quota,
5000 One Performance.
Just think OF the money gushing
out OF the bowels OF the earth" said
this singer who received 5000 ioy
one nights performance. "And the
same thing goes for the lead and zinc
operators, too. You just tell them that
! said the least they can do in this
war is to see that the Liberty loan is
made a success"
Mime. Melbs declares that the acous
tics OF the new auditorium at the fair
grounds are remarkably good. Lucen
Muratore, who sang opposite her in the
role Of Faist last night, says the same
she declares She expressed her view
Of the qualities OF the hall in the ex-
preston, 1T is remarkably easy to sing
in"
Walking is one of the great soprano
iavorite exercises, She walked all the
way from her private car to the state
fair grounds yesterday morning, a dis.
tance Of about five miles.
Present Day Trouble.
And wasn't bit tired or hot
when got there" she said today
That's one thing ! want to impress
upon American women they don't
take enough exercise, especially walk
ing Why I've seen them take a iifi
when they only wanted to 20 up one
floor They should walk by all means. II
Accompanying Nine. Melba is Lady
Susan FitzClarence, widow of Captain
FitrClarence OF the Royal Fusileers.
who was killed in action in Gallipo!i
Lady FitzClarence is the daughter OF
Admiral the Earl of Hardwick. She !,
travelling with Mime, Melba in order tc
forget her sorrow,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-23
Pamphlets on Food
Conservation Here

Pamphlets have been received by ].
A. Whiteiord, superintendent OF schools,
from the bureau OF education, which
is cooperating with the United States
food administration at Washington, TO
urge the teaching OF food conservation
IN all the schools OF the country.
These pamphlets are divided into
three sections-A, B, and C--and Mr.
Whiteford says that they will be read Ly
the children during reading classes.
They will be issued each month Sec
ton A will be for the upper classes OF
the high schools, section b, for the up-
per grades Of elementary schools and
the first class OF high schools, and
section c, for the intermediate grades Of
elementary schools Each section will
contain three or four lessons.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-23

While there are women VINO seem
taWAys dcspondent and depressed and
ekpeeting misfortune, that Is not
yonsn's natural condition. Such un-
tostunstes suffer from ill-health. An
qbnprmal condition Of the system ex.
eases itself in nervousness, sieepless-
1.ss. ssckache' headaches and despon-
II al siiing women would max.
faithful use OF that grand remedy for
womsn's Ills, Lydia r. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, there would be
ttle occasion to ask Il despondency
natural TO woman.--Ady
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-23
HOOVER CARDS.
RECEIVED HERE
Mrs, {, Z, WaIlOwer Explains
Details Of Campaign,

Food pledge petitions and cards to be
distributed during the card campaign
week have been received by Mrs. i. l.,
Wallower chairman Of the city division
of the womans committee OF the ma
tional council Of defense, according to
statement this morning
All Asked 10 Sign.
Every housewife will be asked TO sign
these cards, agreeing TO help conserve
the food supply OF the country The
pledge for adults and school children
in the cities will be handled by the
city chairman and managers. Il Is in
the form OF a petition and reads
To the United States Food Admins
tration pledge myself TO use prac-
ricaf needs within my power. TO aid the
food administration in its efforts 10
conserve the food supply Of the country,
and as evidence OF my support wish
TO be enrolled with yourselves as a vol
unteer member of the food admnistra-
tion. A note, saying that there will he
no dues or fees TO be paid is added, with
a place on the card Tor ten signatures.
Pledge cards to be distributed in ru-
raj district, under the management OF
the county chairman and managers,
read as follows;
Wheat Pledge.
To the Food Administrator ! am
glad to join you in the service OF food
conservation. For our nation | hereby
accept membership in the United States
food administration, pledging myself to
carr out directions and advice Of the
food administrator in my home insofar
as circumstances permit
There is a blank for the name, street,
county and state and q further notice
saying, "The food administration wishes
to have as members all those actually
handling food in the homes Anyone
may have a home card Of instruction
but only those signing pledges are en-
titled to membership window cards
which will be delivered upon receipt OF
signed pledge.
All these receipts will go to DR., STRAIT
ton D. Brooks, food administrator OF
Oklahoma, said Mrs. Wallower