davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28
DISTRESSING DEATH.
Mr.. Clint Smith Drops Dead While
Eating Supper in The Pres.
ence of His Family.
THE FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED.

Last Tuesday night at $50 o'clock
Mr.. Clint Smith, who was one of the
best known men in the county, died
suddenly at his home in this place,
while eating his supper. He was the
oldest son of Mr.. Ethan Smith and
Mrs. Margaret Smith, and was forty
six years of age on his last birthday.
For the last five or six years he was
engaged in conducting a boarding
house and family grocery. and had
built up splendid trade. He had
good word for every person he met,
his genial disposition making him ex-
tremely popular.
He leaves a wife and three children,
to whom he was lovingly devoted, and
no family of children was ever more
welded to a father. His wife was his
helpmate, and the two we're happy in
eachother's love. Also three sisters
and one brother survive.
The funeral services we're held at
the Baptist church Wednesday after
noon, the building being filed to its
capacity. The religious services we're
conducted by Rev. o. P. Bush, the
pastor of the deceased.
At the close of the services at the
church, the Odd-FeIlows and Modern
Woodmen took charge of the remains,
conducting it to the cemetery, and
there deposited it with the beautiful
formalities of dd-Fellowship.
The floral offerings were beautiful,
presented by the two orders.
Mr.. Smiths death was the first in
either order here, the organizations
haning been put to work about seven
years ago.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mrs. Mary ]. Brockman was born
November q, 1887 and died March FL.
1917, aged 10 years, months and 26
days. She was buried near the resi-
dence of Hardin Cave, her son.in-law.
The funeral services were held by Ed.
Tobias Huffaker, at the residence, at
3 p M, last Thursday. A large con-
course of relatives and friends were
present Mrs. Brockman had been a
member of the Christian church for
more than 60 years and was an excel.
lent woman. A large circle of rela-
tives andfriends mourn her departure.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

In the regular column of this paper
appears the announcement of Mr.. W.
G.. Ellis, of Pellyton, for the Dem
ocratic nomination for county Judge
in the August primary. Four years
ago Mr.. Ellis was elected magistrate
for his district, and has proven him.
self safe and conservative official.
He is man we'll qualified to fill the
position he seeks, and believes in an
honest, active effort to advance the
public interest and the proper care of
our resources. His work as magistrate
is proof of this position. By occupa-
tion he is an active farmer and bus
mess man. Politically he is a Dem
ocrat, true to his party, yet not often
Sive with those who believe other.
wise He promises that if given the
nomination, to use all honorable
means to win in the final contest, and
if elected to give his whole time
and talents to the discharge of the
duties of the Office without any parti
san bias-the Mich and the poor, the
fortunate and unfortunate to receive
a square, open deal from him. He
will see as many of the voters as he
can before the primary, but takes this
method of asking his friends to enlist
in his ambition.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

We have heretofore made announce
ment of the fact that DR.. w A. Can
field, President of Center College, will
preach at the Presbyterian Church in
this place Sunday, April Sth, Easter
day. In addition to the two sermons
on Easter, DR.. Garfield has consented
to remain until Tuesday morning, and
on Monday he will visit the two
schools in town, and speak to the stu
dents at times to be arranged, and on
Monday night he will give public
lecture, the subject of his lecture;
"What makes a town worth living
in" 1t will be privilege and an op-
portunity for our people to hear DR..
Garfield, who is recognized as lead
ing preacher and educator of out State
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

On Saturday, April IA, the Adair
County Board of Education will re.
ceive bids on school house to be
built in the johnson or Gnat Hollow
district No "a The house is TO be
% by "a by IL feet in size, with brick
flue built from ground, and to be con-
structed of good sound lumber, free
from decayed knot holes The bidder
is to furnish all material.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mr.. John Young, of Bowling Green,
died last Saturday, death being due to
the infrmities of age. Mr.. Young
was a native of Cumberland county,
but removed to Bowling Green several
years ago where he resided until his
death, He was appreciated as good
citizen and an upright man. He is
survived by a brother, Mr.. George A,
Young, OF Cumberland county, a sis
ter, Mrs. A. G. Todd, of Columbia, a
wife, two daughters and three sons
Mr.. r. X. Young, of Columbia, a
nephew, was notified of his uncle's Sc
rious illness and left Immediately ar
irving at his bedside before the enc
came.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mr.. W. C. Van Hoy, who lives in
the Cane Valley section, met with a
very serious accident, in this place
last Saturday afternoon. He had been
transacting some business in town, and
started home horseback. At Kelsey's
store he met big truck coming up
the pike. His horse became frighten-
ed and Mr.. Van Hoy was thrown
violently to the ground, breaking his
collar bone and otherwise bruising his
body. He was carried to his home in
an auto. 1t is hoped he will soon re-
cover. Mr.. Thomas Murrell, who was
with Mr.. Van Hoy, became sick and
tainted, but he was revived in a few
minutes and was apparently not
worsted from the sudden collapse.
DR.. Cartwright attended them.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Ed. z. T. Williams, after a rest and
visit in the West of nearly three
months, occupied the pulpit at the
Christian church Sunday. He is not
as vigorous as in days gone by and for
this reason The announced that he
would not preach sermon. His talk,
not from Bible text, but from love
of his church and love of home, could
not fail of hearty appreciation from
those who have shown the Christ-like
spirit to him, their pastor, and in
spire deeper, truer appreciation on
the part of both. SIT is pleasant for
brethren to dwell together in unity"
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28
Johnny Bob Shirley Dead.

Last Sunday night Mr.. Johnny Bob
Shirley passed away at his home In the
Midtown section. He was fine cit
izen, and was about weight years
old. He was an ardent member of the
Baptist Church, never failing to at
tend services. He will not only be
missed by his family, but by the en-
tire neighbOrhood. The funeral serv-
ices were conducted by Rev. o. P.
Buse in the presence of large circle
of relatives and friends.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mr.. John COmAest, of Craycraft, one
of our energetic farmers, and an all
around dependable man, was basking
in the sunshine on the public square
of Columbia, last Saturday, with
friends and acquaintance. He stated
to The News man that nearly all the
wheat in that vicinity is dead but the
crop of candidates was fine-good men
and plenty of them
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mr.. F. Patteson sold a horse
power oil engine, a grist mill and
crusher, a few days ago, to Mr.. G. NJ.
Tedder, of Casey Greek. Mr.. Tedder
will attach sieve to his mill for the
purpose of making buckwheat flour.
Buckwheat is a great grain and it is
growing in favor with the farmers in
that section and since Mr.. Tedder is
in position to make the flour buck
wheat cakes will soon become general.
Mr.. Patteson also sold 10 horse pow
er oil engine to Mr.. J. T. Hardin, of
Casey Greek. This engine will fur
nish power for Mr., Hardin's roller
mill.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

An unusual amount of rain has fall
en- in this State for the last few weeks.
The streams have overf1owed several
times and as result but little real
preparation has been made for corn
crop, Several times just as the ground
was ready and the teams hitched to
the plows the rain would come and
prevent work. This is not a COM
plant but to inform the readers of
The News in the arid plains of the
West that at present, Kentucky is a
wet State.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28
Candidate for Assessor.

In the proper column Of this paper
will be seen the announcement of Mr..
J. NJ. Tarter for the Republican NOM
inatiOn for Assessor of Adair county,
subject to the action of his party in
the August primary. Mr.. Tarter is a
citizen of the Little Cake precinct,
and a substantial, Industrious man.
While not intimately acquainted, yet
we are warranted in stating that he is
not only deserving Of recognition from
his party, but would make an honest
official if nominated and elected. We
are informed that he will poll a heavy
vote in his precinct, which is evidence
,unmistakable that he is held in high
esteem and considered competent by
those who know him best. He is q
Republican who has shared in the Joy
of Republican triumphs and felt the
sting of defeats for his party-doing
his best on all occasions in party con.
fiicts. He now asks, for the first time,
an opportunity to meet the common
enemy as a directly interested party,
promising to do his best to win and to
discharge the duties Of the Office hon.
estly and efficiently il elected.
He asks his friends to help him Sc
cure the nomination, and will person.
ally present his candidacy to as many
Republicans as he can before the pri-
mary. Read his announcement and
give him Just consideration.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mrs. Lille Smith, who is the widow
of Mr.. Clint Smith, who died last
week, will continue to run her late
husbands business, as it is believed
that she will command good trade,
Her brother-in- law, Mr.. Wyatt Smith.
will assist her, and will also conduct
his shop in the same building.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

There is no better country in the
world to use flying machine in than
this part of the state, and if some one
will put on the market one of moder-
aLe price, flights will be numerous.
Besides being fast and pleasant way
of going, their use would reduce the
travel on our highways and prolong
their present good condition without
so much labor and money spent on
them. The use of flyers would GER
tainly bring great relief to this sec.
tion.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Columbia IS again lighted with cleo
tricity The lights have not been
pleced in all the residences, but will be
installed in a very short time. Mr. G.
B. Smith, who has the contract with
the city, was delayed some in getting
fixtures, but he now knows that his
main trouble is over, and the town is
very much pleased with the beginning
of the service
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28
A National School.

The Bowling Green Business Uni
versity, at Bowling Green, KY, has
received the endorsement of a second
appointment as the National Official
Training School. This is the only
school in the United States that has
that honor
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

We have mentioned the propriety of
establishing loose leaf house here
several times, but the farmers have
not responded. They are the ones
who would secure the greatest bene-
fit, and they are the ones who should
clamor for the enterprise. Adair is a
good tobacco county, and all that is
grown can be sold at home, if the
growers would get move on them.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mrs. S. f. Eubank has been great
sufferer with diseased finger, the in
dex finger on left hand. A portion
of it was removed some time ago, aud
Monday morning the whole of it was
removed by Drs. Hindman & Flowers.
Much sympathy is expressed for the
lady.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28
For Sale.

1 have lrst-class. 6 year old Jack
for sale or trade or will farm him to
right party. He is fine breeder and
is easy to control. I also have a nice
2 year old Jersey heifer with heIfer
calf at side 3 weeks old that 1 will
SELL Both pure bred.
22-2t Gus Jeffries.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

1 have purchased the Bakery in this
town and will furnish the people the
best of bread at the lowest price pos
sible. Strictly cash to the retail
trade, accounts only with merchants.
In connection with the bakery have
opened a first-class restaurant and
will give the best of service. When
you need good bread or want a meal
call on me. 1 furnish pies, cakes and
desserts, Will pay cash for eggs and
butter. C. M. Hereford
Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Germany has sent to the bottom
several American sbips-the overt act
has been committed. Congress will
meet in extra session April End and a
declaration of war may be expected.
In the meantime the President has
not taken a backward or faftering
step to protect the inslienable rights
of our people.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Thirty-three are known to be dead
as result of last fridays cyclone, at
New Albany, Ind, ten are near death
and eight are missing. $1,000 was
raised Saturday for the sufferers.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

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 $1.40. Subscribe now.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mrs CraveDs, wife of Mr.. Lis era.
vens, of the Craycraft neighborhood,
died last Wednesday morning from
inflammation Of the bowels. She way
about thlrty-fve years of age and
while not a memberIof any church or
ganiZation she had accepted Christ as
her Savior and was ready to die. She
left two small children and husband
and other close relatives to mourn
theix loss.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Germany is retiring from her West
ern front, being pursued by the Eng
lish and French, but indications point
to a stubborn stand and possibly a de-
cisive battle in the near future.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

The European trouble is spreading
while the German army is retreating
toward Berlin. China's severance of
diplomatic relations, like this coun-
try's, will probably endfn active par
ticipation in the war on the side of
the Entente Allies.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

A large crowd attended the first day
of circuit court at Greensburg. There
was some trading Of stock on the
square and the merchants did good
business. Wood Lewis has an i'm
mense establishment and his force
was busy doing the day.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28
DAR COUNTY. KENTUCKY. WEDNESDAY. MARCH %. 1917.

The ad of Mr.. CasSius Cheatham's
celebrated horse will appear in next
issue of The News. The horse is now
ready for service and is at the Coffey
barn, this place.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

l keep on hands 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 80, Office phone 1913.
45-l yr J. Z. TripteCt,
Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Students from Twenty-Five states,
and four or five foreign countries at
tend the Bowling Green Business Uni
versity, at Bowling Green, KY.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28
21-tf

The entertainment last Friday night,
under the management of the Self
Culture Club, was not as largely at
tended as the ladies were entitled to
have received. Disagreeable weather
rained out the crowd, and then the
electric lights were out of commission.
The visiting ladies who came to as
sist the club, proved themselves tai
ented, and notwithstanding it was 8
o'clock before the hall was lighted, yet
allwho remained were perfectly de-
lighted.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mr. J. A. Darnell, of Gadberry, was
in Columbia Saturday and reported
his community in good condition and
full of hope for bumper crop of corn
and tobacco for this year.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

The English and Russians soldiers
have Turkey between them and each
are trying to get as many as possible
they are on the retreat.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

The Adamson law was declared con-
stitutional by a majority in the Su-
preme Court, last week. Thus ends a
most knotty proposition, and in a
large measure safeguards interstate
commerce.,
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mr.. E. B. Cheatham, of the Mill
town section, sold four months old
Aberdeen calf to G, T. Browning, of
that neighboIhood for $500
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

My Millinery will be in and on sale
by March 31st, Will have nice line
at bargain prices.
Mrs. Mile Hill,
Gradyville, KY.
22.2t,
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

The Adair county end of the pike
is in a fearful condition. The Taylor
county end is all right. George Cow
dy keeps his end in trim.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

The railroad strike was promptly de.
clared off as soon as the announce
ment was made that Germany had
sunk the American ships.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28
For Sale.

One genuine Gas or Kerosene En-.
CINE, 8 Fl. P, and guaranteed for )
years. Also one genuine French Burr
Grist mill, 16 inch burrs.
G. M. Brown; CreelSboro, Ky.
21 81
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mr.. Ebert Bailey bought farm
from his brother, Robert, last week,
for s325.OO 1t is situated near Cray
craft.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

We have a good we'll machine and
are prepared to do your drilling and
give satisfaction. Call on US.
G.. @. & J. W. Garrison.
2l.2t
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Next Monday will be county court.
Our friends who are indebted to this
Office are cordially invited to call and
settle.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Italy is still trying to rid the world
of Austricism, but Greece, lovely
Greece seem out of reach of the aSsc-
ciated press.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

l will-have sufficient hats on display
next Friday to interest the ladies'
Call at my place.
Mrs. Lou W. Atkins.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28
For Assessor

We are authorized to announce ]. NJ. TARTER
a candidate for Assessor of Adair county subject
to the action of the Republican party. ex-
pressed at the August primary.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Prepare for war, prepare for peace
and it is also advisable to prepare for
life and prepare for death.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mrs, Geo. W. Staples will have some
hats on display. next Friday. She
wants the ladies to call.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mr.. Peter T. Powell bought from
Mr.. Allen Walker, span of three
year old mules for $215.OO.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

For sALE:-A good young mare.
21.2t G. C. Garrison.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

% A pair of glasses we're picked up in
front of The News Office.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Almost persuaded now to run, al
most persuaded, but missing the fun.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Congress is called to meet in extra
session on April End.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Germany would like to do something
for the q. S. A., but Uncle Sam de-
clineS.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Five room cottage for rent.
II. T. Baker.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Kentucky boasts Of the largest COM
meFcial college In the South, viz, the
Bowling Green Business University.
1t enFolls more than 1000 students a
year.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Last week, Mr.. John A. Harris re-
signed as teacher of the Business
course of the Murray county High
Scqool, Columbia, Tenn, and accept
ed position of Bookkeeper for a
large Lumber manufacturing plant in
Florida. file is at home with his par
entS, Mr.. and Mrs. g. s. Harris, for a
few days, but will report for duty in
his new line of work April 1st. He
had been in the Murray county High
School for nearly four years, had made
good in his work and he, as we'll as
the managing board of the school, re-
gretted to sever their relations, but
iDducement in salary and opportunity
for promotion and business develop
ment were the paramount reason.
Set salaries for scanty living regard.
less of adaptability and real earning
capacity for teachers in our schools,
are driving many into other lines OF
work tn at offer better reward fol-
duty we'll done.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For County Judge.

We are authorized to announce w. g. ELLIS
a candidate for County Judge of Adair coun-
ty. subject to the action of the Democratic party
in the August primary 1917.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

Mr.lL. W. Dixon is drilling a we'll
for Mr.. d. Bryant, near Craycraft.
The Adair County news., 1917-03-28

The Columbia Baptist Sunday school,
last Sunday, was unusually interesting
made so by special preparation. 1t
was Mission day and $3.50 had been
asked as a reasonable contribution,
but when the classes reported, the
Mems Bible class had given one-half
of that amount and the Ladies class
but few cents less. Pride and love
for Missions prompted them to supple
ment and in few minutes their class
was the leading contributor. Total
amount given for missions was even
$4,000. The music and recitations by
the little girls and boys were highly
entertaining and neutrality-suspicious.
of good tutoring, pointing to broader
and more useful lives when they shall
become the men and women of to-
mOrrOWto carry forward the great
movement of evangelization.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-08
HARRY FLOOD BYRD IS
FUEL ADMINISTRATOR
Winchester Senator, Endorsed by the
state Council Of Defense. In APP
pointed by National Fuel
Administration.

The federal fuel administration on
yesterday announced the appointment
OF Harry Flood Byrd. of Winchester,
IA fuel administrator for the state of
Virginia. Senator Byrd was endorsed
tor the position by the state council
OF defense at its meeting about three
weeks ago here The position Is one
which involves a very considerable
amount of hard workout no pay.
The fuel administrator will name To-
cal committees to handle the details Of
local coal supply and prices. Com
Fsunities which feel that they are dia-
eliminated against in the matter of
supply or price, or in which shortage
B present or rnenaces, will have their
grievances considered. In some Of the
cities of the state in which hundreds
OF thousands OF tons or coal are handi-
ed for shipping and bunker purposes
everH year and IN which there are now
hundreds OF loaded cars, the citizens
themselves have insufficient supply.
This is the case in the city of New
port News, II Is reported. The situ-
alton will be adjusted by the fuel ad-
ministrat!on In connection with local
fuei committees appointed to fnves-
tigate local conditions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-08
NORFOLK 1lfDGES
LARGE sum TO !. N.C.t.
Chairman Darlington Ha. Virginia
War Work Campaign Well In
Hana--More Chairmen
Appointed.

A telegram from Norfolk stating
that s2s,0oo of that city's allotment Of
sse,oo9 already had been pledged was
conspicuous among the optimistic re-
ports received yesterday at the ofTice
OF T. NJ. Darlington, chairman of the
Virginia war work council. of the
Young Mems Christian association,
concerning the campaign for funds
with which to extend the war camp
work.
One Of the speakers at public
meeting in Norfolk at which the sub
ecriptions were received was John
Stewart Bryan. OF Richmond Return
ing to this city Mr.. Bryan Informed
Chairman Darlington that the out
standing feature of the meeting was
an address made by George Collier
MacKinnon, an apprentice seaman from
the st. Helena training station. Mac
Kinnon painted a vivid picture of the
ordeai faced by boys torn from home
ties and influences and urged the
audience to support the admirable
work that is being done among soldiers
and sailors by the Y. NJ. c. A. Chair
man Darlington said IT was probable
young MacKinron would be Invited to
-Ece.-A- at saeetin-E-tn -ota@s~ ei&.as~---