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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19

Ernest Thomas, who has been in
Louisville for several weeks, returne d
home last Tuesday night.
Mrs. Ada Kelsey sold her house and
lot, at this place, recently, for $3.50.
She also purchased farm near Mont
pelier, known as the Pendleton farm,
for $500. Pierce also sold his farm to
Otha Chapman for $1,000.
Henry Wells sold milk cow to Ivan
10y, recently, for $50.
Logan Bennett and family, John
Will Blair, who have been in New
Mexico for several months, returned
to their old home recently.
Virgil Collins, of Ozark, passed
through here one day last week.
Levi Andrew and wife made a bust
ness trip to Columbia last Tuesday.
l, F. Andrew, of Cumberland river,
spent several days in this community
the first of the week.
Miss Cora Kelsey was visiting rela-
tiveS at Crocus last Monday night.
Oscar Sexton and wife, of East
Fork, we're visiting the latter's broth
er and sister, 10 Morgan and Mrs.
Tena Fletcher, near this place, the
latter part Of last week.
Oscar Willis, who got two of his
ribs broke, recently, is improving.
George Collins is erecting a large
stock barn on his farm near this place.
Matthew Taylor is having some i'm.
provements made on his dwelling
house.
Will Garnett has purchased car.
Tandy Thomas and son, FINS, were
visiting the formers daughter, Mrs.
Hester Traylor, at Breeding, last Sum-
day.
Will Lyon, of Campbellsville. passed
through our town last Thursday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19
Obituary..

Mrs. Julia Allen Jones depart
ed this life August "a. 1917, at
st. Joseph Hospital. Logansport,
Ind, after an illness of several
weeks. She was the youngest
daughter of Henry and Mary
Brakeman, and was born March
18th, 1894, near Columbia, KY.
At the age of 18 she was married
to John D. Jones: They lived
together a years 8 months and 9
days. The most of their married
life was spent in Logansport,
Ind, Detroit, Mich, and Buffa-
10, N. Y. At the age of 20 she
united with the Baptist church,
New Zion, and to the end of life
she lived a faithful and consist
ent christian.
She is survived by a father,
mother, two sisters, Mrs. Annie
Moore, Logansport. Ind, and
Mrs. Minnie Bridgewaters. In
dianapolis, Ind. and four broth
ers, Hesikiah and Isaac, of
Springfield, and Robert and AL
bert, of this place.
The remains were brought to
this place for burial. Funeral
services were held in the New
Zion church, conducted by Rev.
R. B, Perdue, assisted by Rev.
T. B. Lasley. The building was
inadequate to hold the people
who came from adjoining vicin-
tiles to pay their respect and to
show their profoundest sympa-
thy for the stricken husband and
relatives. The interment was in
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19

New Zion cemetery. The floral
offerings were many and beauti-
full.
Farewell Julia death can never
Chill the love we have for thee,
Nor the strong affections sever
Till again thy face we see.
A Friend.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19

During the month Of August
168 producing oil wells were
brought in. They are located in
% Kentucky counties.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19

The Austrians, heavily REIN
forced, have been able to check
the Italian advance on Trieste.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19

The body of Lee Owens, of
Nelson county, who was killed
by a train between Boston and
Lebanon Junction, was buried in
the Catholic cemetery at New
Haven. He was 81 years old,
and leaves a family.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19

lis Acres of good land in a good
neighborhood. good buildings on pub
lie road, about miles south of Column
bia. Price $1,000. (Bargain)
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19
FARM

OF 3C4 acres, miles from Columbia,
on Green river, mile from pike now
under construction. SO acres river
bottom. Good dwelling. barn and out
buildings, 2 good orchards. Price
S., 900.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19

House and Lot: House with six
rooms, good out buildings, good water
and other conveniences, just out Of
town limits. Price $3.50.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19

Woman's suffrage was beaten
about two to one in the Maine
election.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19
TOWN PROPERTY

Nine room two story dwelling and
lot, situated on one of the best res
dence streets in Columbia, near the
square, barn and out buildings. A
very desirable home. A bargain.
Price on application
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19

buildings, good orchards. Price
s., 900.
TOWN PROPERTY
Nine room two story dwelling and
lot, situated on one of the best res
dence streets in Columbia, near the
square, barn and out buildings. A
very desirable home. A bargain.
Price on application.
115 Acres of good land in a good
neighborhood. good buildings on pub
lie road, about miles south of Colum-
bia. Price $1,000. (Bargain)
House and Lot: House with six
rooms, good out buildings, good water
and other conveniences, just out Of
town limits. Price $3.50.
$500 for house and lot near the pub
lie square, good garden, good well,
barn sc. Desirable place and is worth
the money asked.
7 acres of good limestone land.
Three room residence, two barns, two
good springs, one well, one of the best
locations in Gradyville. Away from
the creek. Price right.
Farm of 121 acres, miles south of
Columbia. As acres bottom, good
buildings, splendid oachard, well
watered. All in high state of Guilt
walton. Price $4,000.
rs acres of land in sight of Columbia,
KY, good land, Sacres bottom, Is acres
timber, fenced. $50 per acre.
FARM IN TAYLOR COUNTY-Consist-
ing of 200 acres, 100 acres in woodland,
90 acres ingrass, 10 acres in cultivation,
dwelling and barn. Situated Al miles
south of CampbellsVille, on Robinson
creek. Price $1,000.
124 acre farm, q miles S. w. of Dunn
vile, in Adair, Casey, and Russell
counties, reasonable good buildings,
good orchard, good spring, we'll water,
10 acres cultivation, 6acres in meadow,
20 acres corn, average s bblS. acre,
limestone land, 5000 to $500 worth of
timber. Price $1,000.
It's acres timber land, near Webbs X
Roads, Russell County, on Dixie High
way. Estimated to have $4,000 #.
saw timber. Price $1,000.
Three houses, Z, 6, and rooms,
acre lots, good wells, in the town of
Columbia, west of Graded School.
Price 81, 200 each.
House and lot on Fair Ground Street
with six rooms, good we'll and Outbuild-
ings, all new, house wired for lights.
Price 81, $50.
II you want to buy or sell it will pay
you to do business with US, we are sell
ing some and pleasing buyer and SELL
er. We also flor private reasons) have
other valuable property that we have
not advertised but will SELL
Desirable dwelling house and six
and ninety one-hundredths acres of
land in the town of Columbia, good
outbuildings and a small tenant house,
good orchard and well watered, $500.
Want to buy 400 or 500 acres of land
for Hunting ground. Don't care for
quality or Improvements. Don't want
it to rough and near stream. If
price is cheap enough can sell it for
you. In Adair or Russell counties.
Three residences on Hurt Street just
out of corporate limits of the town of
Columbia. Prices, S4O0, $500 and 500.
Will give you bargain; come and see
them If you want something cheap.
157 Acre Farm, four miles N. W.
Columbia, we'll improved and good
land. Price $500.
SO Acres of land within t mile of the
corporate limits of Columbia, Ky,
good new buildings, and well watered.
an
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19

Will be presented to the Most Popular Young Lady in
Green, Taylor, Metcalfe, Hart and Adair Counties.
The second prize will be presented to the Most Pop
uIar Mother.
The third prize will be presented to the Most Pop
ular Minister.
The fourth prize to the Most Popular Old Maid
Voting Ballots will be presented with every CASH SALE
The Popularity Clerk will take the before the customer leaves
the mail ballots where they leave
without voting The date of distribution of prizes will be
nounced time in June. Voting will begin April tenth
Everyone requested send in the of Candidates
later than the Seventh Of candidates will be
enrolled time during the contest but is much better
start with the opening sales.
These sales will be of the greatest interest and entertain
men TO everybody in the five counties Interesting changes will
introduced in the plans frequently and interest will
be kept up till the finish.
ARE YOU WITH US?
Then Send In The Names Of Your Candi-
dates At Once.
Will Twenty-Five Candidates for the Cap
a prize the county More if they wish the
Dry Goods, Shoes Clothing, bats, Groceries, Hardware
Farm implements Machinery Salt Lime Cement Plaster
Fertilizers Buggs Wagons, Wire and Wire Fence Gates GasO
line Engines, Gasoline and Oils Salvet Bee Dee.
AUTOMOBILES
Will be sold, giving wide field and good chance
for every Candidate.
WOODSON T tEWIS
THE NEWS. ONE DOLLAR
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19

The food supplies at Petrograd
and Moscow are almost exhaust
ed.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19
lN7ll41 -
MNlNl'l'NlNll'NlllllllNlllllll
v. M. Tut G. r. Reed
Tut & REED
REAL ESTATE
DEALERS
Offer the following Property for
Sale:
FARM

OF 100 acres of the best land in Adair
county. Good dwelling, good barns
and outbulldings, ] mile from Cane
Valley. Price Sc, 800.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19

$500 for house and lot near the pub
lie square, good garden, good well,
barn sc. Desirable place and is worth
the money asked.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-09-19

7 acres of good limestone land.
Three room residence, two barns, two
good springs, one well, one of the best
locations in Gradyville. Away from
the creek. Price right.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
WAR ENJOYS IN DEMAND
Senators and Congressman Eager to
Learn From Experience.

Senators and congressman are
availing themselves OF every possible
opportunity to talk with members of
the British commission concerning
the subjects OF legislation which must
be enacted for the duration of the war.
The lawmakers evidently believe
the British commission constitutes a
valuable and almost inexhaustible
storehouse Of knowledge and spend
the greater part of their evenings
comforting with the distinguished
visitors. The opinions Of the Brit
ishers, based on thirty-three months
Of experience under actual war con
ditions. are eagerly sought and held
in the highest regard by both Senators
and Congressman.
A score or more Congressman and
Senators conferred informally with
Foreign Secretary Balfour at a din
ner given in honor OF the British
statesman by Congressman MediH Nc
Cormick last night Mr.. Balfour's
daily program calls for conferences
with half a dozen or more lawmakers,
while the other members of the com
mission see and talk with a similar
number Of soIOns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
Dollars and Men.

James s. Alexander. president Of the
National Bank Of Commerce. in an in
PRODUCTION to the War Finance Primer.
issued by that institution. in part says:
Economic forces have turned the tide
OF many battles. United States dollars
as well as United States men must be
sent to the front Whenever our coun-
try's financial resources are modified
and utilized they will have a profound
effect upon the immediate prosecution OF
the war. and IL well used. upon the eco
nomlc stability Of our country in future
generations. The crux OF the matter u
to strike a balance between loans and
taxes. The present generation cannot
avoid economic sacrifices. At the same
time our industrial and commercial life
should be fostered and the incentive to
do business should be preserved. To
some extent we must pay as we go but
we must not kill the goose that lays the
golden egg. Our economic stability de-
mands that we determine the happy
medium between bond issues and taxa
ton. The present problem Is not only
to raise the necessary money for a Wig
orous prosecution Of the war but to i'm
press upon Americans. probably the
most extravsgant people in the world
today. the fact that thrift and economy
are the only permanent basis Of a ma
tons commercial greatness The Gov
eminent has wisely indicated its inten-
ton to avail Of the country's financial
and commercial skill The financial
world has unreservedly offered its facili-
ties without profit. The banks will do
their part in raising the money needed
by the Government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
THELOCAL MARKET
WASHINGTON GAS SHARES
STRONG FEATURE.
Bid Advanced To 70 With Heavy
Buyers In interchangeable
Early Merger Doubtless lnflu-
ences Professionals listless-
Railway and Electric Declares
Regular Dividend.

Strength Of Washington Gas stock
was the feature OF today's session OF
the local exchange. During the regu-
lar call the bid was advanced from
7l& to 72lz. at which figure quo
tation lot was sold. and a two-share
lot changed hands at 72h. The bid
for quotation lots was still 72ls with
none offered. After call the bid for
quotation lots was advanced to %,
one broker being in the market for
100 shares at this figure. The only
sale resulting from this advance was
a five-share lot at IS.
Prospects for early contamination OF
Georgetown company doubtless is a
strong factor in influencing holders
to be losth to part with their shares
at present prices.
ten-share lot OF the Security Stor-
age and Safe Deposit Company. Of Nor
folk. the first to be sold since the
stock was listed several weeks ago,
was sold at ITO.
Lanston Monotype stock sold in quo
tation lots at T3k and 80. The latter
ngure was still Did al the close. Win
the offering 731A. An odd lot of Mer-
genthaler Linotype stock brought
1903. while the bid for quotation lots
was advanced two points to 149. None
of the stock was offered below 1904.
Twelve shares of American National
Bank stock brought l5S.
Bonds were listless. Sales included
$4,000 worth of Potomac Electric LIST
SIS at 102 a. 81 900 Washington Gas
SIS at 103L. a 81 900 Potomac Elec-
| trio Consolidated 5 at 9s, and a 81, OOO
Traction 5 at 103.
Directors of the Washington Rail
way and Electric Company have an
! nounced the regular quarterly divi
dend OF l y per cent on the common
stock payable June l to holders OF
record May IS. The balance Of the
twenty-sixth semi-annual dividend or
the preferred stock also will be paid
June l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET

EGGS-Nearby sc; Southern. Sic.
BUTTER-Elgin print, &c: Elgin tub, 4Ic;
process &c: store packed. &c.
POULTRY-Live hens. per h., &c; roos-
tiers. per h.. lie; turkeys. per H., 2sa &c;
spring chickens. per H.. Hd sc: winter chick
ems. per h.. SOHS5c; ducks. per h., lJalSc;
geese. per h.. ls0l5c: keats. young, each.
5n5Oc.
DRESSED POULTRY-Hens. choice. per
h. 2lda5c; chickens. per h., 2IlSUc. turkeys
per ID. sJdsSc: ducks. per H.. h9=0c; zoos
terE per ID. I7alSc: geese ISGl5c.
GREEN FRUITS-Apples, new, per bbl,
s. 5Oa7.5G; per box, $l.OOa2.55; California
oranges s.. 5Oq3.O0: Florida oranges, $3.50
as per box: lemons. per box. S3.50a3. -
grapefruit, %5.5oHIOO: strawberries, per quart,
gdI7c.
VEGETABLEs-Pota Mccormick, Der
Dbl, $50; Western, per "a bu. sack
sweet potatoes, $3.5Ods.OQ: yams s. 900 5 So:
per crate. 81. oOq3.5O; carrots, per box 81 $50
/ 30: okra per crate s.. 0Od 90: radIshes. Der
100. S2.001S.oO; cucumbers, basket, 81 .OOas 90;
Texas onions, per crate, S2.sjlI2. 80: eggplant
t2.5oQ3.0o per crate: new cabbage per basket
SS.0094.oo; beets, per bunch. 6HSc; celery. per
doz., SSHs5c: romaine lettuce. SlOOSll 80: let
tuce, H.O0dl-25 per basket: squash Florida
Sl-2SGl-5O per crate; Florida tomatoes 8 coz
800 per crate: celery, Florida. per crate s. 3
63.z5: =hubarb. t1.5Od2 % per 100 punches; new
beets, S.00d3.50 per crate: S. c. asparag
Sl.50d2.6O per dog.
DRESSED MEATS-Pork small to medium
h.. I7G1sc: heavy, h. l6di1c.
LIVE STOCK-Calves, ifc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
The Primer on Taxation.

The War Finance Primer cites Eng
land as the leading exponent OF taxa
tion for purposes OF financing the war.
War debts which have far exceeded
the reductions possible during inter
walls of peace have always been an
integral part OF the history Of Eng
land. the Primer points out. At the
inception of this world war the his
tory OF England's war debts in the
past, coupled with the willingness OF
the people to bear heavier taxes, I'M
der the stimulus OF patriotism. has
favored the expansion OF taxation.
Germany's policy, IL Is pointed out.
stands in Standardization to that of
Great Britain. The explanation given
In the Primer for the fact that Ger
many's heavy war expenditures have
not been betrayed by taxation is the
lack OF elasticity in the revenues OF
the imperial government. The i'm.
periaI authorities had always reserv-
ed for themselves the field OF indirect
taxation: the individual states. on
the other hand, have relied consider
ably and often mainly on direct taxa
ton. Consequently in the rise Of the
expenditures of the states the burden
OF state taxation became much heavier
than in peace times and II was i'm
possible to raise war revenue by d.
rect taxes. The Primer points out
that Germany doubtless counted on
a short war eliminating in a decisive
victory and q heavy war indemnity.
basinE her opinion on her experience
Of 1870. The indemnity would then
have served as recompense for war
expenditures and would have avoided
a heavy increase in the national debt.
The succession OF great war loans
which eventually became necessary
has taxed Germany's credit and has
piled up a national debt that will i'm
pose crushing charge upon future
generations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
GIRLS ARE EAGER:
DRILL OVERTIME
New Instructors Installed at
Feminine Camp.

Because OF the added number OF
girl soldiers at the camp OF the Ma
tionaI Service School at Conduit and
Little Falls roads, it has been neces-
sary to increase the number of in
structors in the classes OF first aid.
topography, telegraphy, and sewing
by about one-third
The companies also have been in
creased, and each now has nearly q
minimum war strength. According to
the marine drill masters the girls are
rapidly rounding into shape.
Mrs. Rose Grovenor Hooes will lee
ture tonight on colonial costumes,
and illustrate her speech with stere-
opticon views. The lecture will be In
Dewey Hall.
Louis Lombard. who taught the
girls at the previous encampment pa
triotIc songs of the United States and
our allies. began another course for
the girls of the present encampment
last night. He will train the chorus
every Monday and Friday from 8
IN o o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08

II is estimated that the net earn
ings of the United States Steel Cor
poration in April were in the neigh
borhood Of $3.50, 900 900, as compared
with 1860, 400 in March, and bulls
on Steel common therefore are fgur-
ing upon earnings for the current
quarter of more than $4,000. 900,
Sll3.OOO.OOO in the three months end
ed March 81. II the big steel con-
Germ presents more than Sl3O,OOO,OOO
net in the second quarter of the year
it would have approximately flO5,O
900 available for dividends on the
common stock. or at the rate OF more
than $50 a share, equal to more than
$50 q share a year. Assuming that
earnings are on the basis named and
that the corporation pays its regular
rate and 3 per cent extra there
would remain for the quarter a bal
ance OF more than $1,000. 900. as
against $69. s3T 900 in the March quar-
ter. Based upon the results already
produced by the United States Steel
Corporation. including the tremen-
dous addition to its actual aRsets in
the last twelve months, the price of
Steel common hardly measures Its
actual worth. but at market values
and actual values at. present are In
many instances far apart. The best
sort of buying of Steel common has
been reported in recent days. and II
Is noteworthy that offerings OF the
issue not only are looked for by
prominent speculative interests, but
are readily taken b. rich outsiders
who belong to the so-called class OF
bargain hunters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08

Some elements demand ~ s" -
declaration that germany 't.." =.
acquire all the occupied teIrito's, ~
HollNeg. seeing the possloiiity on ~
verse Developments In the mihtary
situation. refuses to commit himseh-
The German chancellor Is anxious
to see the outcome Of the Submarine
campaign. OF the nghtiig on the
western front. and OF the Russian
crisis before he definitely announces
a mo annexation" program. Like
wise, IL IL believed. he IL delaying In
ternal reform hoping that the trend
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
new DEMANDS FOR
HOLLWEG TO QUIT
Junker Party Charges He
Bowed to Socialists.
by JUDSON c. wELLIvER.
Especial CobIe to Tie Tines.

LONDON, May S.-Reliable reports
from Germany indicate the nearnsss
OF a political upheaval resulting from
Chancellor van Bethmann.HoIlweE's
repeated dickering between the Con.
serVatives and Socialists.
Several elements of the Junker pres,
are demanding the chancelIor's resIw.
nation, intimating that he Is danger.
Gus to the government because he Is
showing favoritism to SociaIistic re-
forms. 1t Is apparent that the Con
servatiyes and the Junkers became
dtsgruntled after HollweK's recent
back handed offer OF franchise re-
form, to which he attached the pro-
viso that any such reform naturally
should come after the war ended.
Fence Riding AssaIIed.
This fence riding. which HollveR
intended to pacify both elements. 3
fast making trouble among the Con.
servatives especially. Won ReventIoz,
declares such q policy IL q menace.
while the Socialists are exasuerated
BY half measures or offers xfth
strings attached. The Socialists know
that Hollweg cannot offer reform.
tending toward the characterization
OF Germany, but the Junkers. on the
other hand, fear the chancellor might
&C too far in hts efforts to asaus~s
the growing thirst for representative
government.
The chancellor Is preparing an.
other fence straddlfnK on the ara.
ton OF territorial agsrAndizsment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08

The position of France, according
to the Investigators of the National
Bank Of Commerce in New York, lie,
between those of Germany and Eng.
land. although the traditional poll
cies OF France favor loans. One OF
the most important tables OF newly
complied statistics in the primer Is
one giving the population, wealth
Income and debts OF the belllgerent
countries. This table shows that ur
to the present time the entente al
lies have borrowed $4,000, OOO, 900
that the Central Powers have Dor
rowed S23. $50. OOO.O 900. and that the
wealth OF the entente nations is
S464. 900. 600. 900. including the United
States. as against Sl34 ,OOO,OO0,OO for
the central powers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
LABoRITES ARRESTED
Der utation Held in Berlin to Pre-.
vent May Day Strikes.

COPENHAGEN. May S.-Confirn,s.
tion has been received here from
Switzerland OF previous reports con.
corning theJ7methods used in Germany
TO prevent May day strikes.
Theladvices say that the fact was
brought out in a discussion between
Socialist member OF the ReichstsE.
Herr Cohn. and DIR. Karl HeIfferich.
minister Of the interior, last Satur-
day that the entire labor deputation
which called on the under-secretary
Of the interior to discuss the situa-
tion was arrested.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
TopAYs SALES.

Washington Gas. 25GT2h, 26T2k
American National Bank, 2615s
IOd15S.
Lanston, 10dI3A.
Security Storage and Safe Deposit
1On 40.
After caII-Potomac Electric FIRST s.,
S2,OOO6 1O2h.
Washington Gas SIS. $1,000 1881
Potomac Consolidated SIS, $1,000 d
9S.
Capital Traction SIS. $1,000 1903.
Washington Gas. sara
Mergenthaler. 56150h.
Lanston. 10dT3.