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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09
The Draft....NO Distinction.

We are at war, the greatest war in
all the history of the ages, war that
may end very soon or that may contin-
ue for years. No one can tell with
any degree of certainty and yet our
people seem to have but little realiza-
tion of what 1t involves, or how it
may affect them. With great una
nimity we are agreed that it is a
righteous war upon our part, and one
that we could not as a nation avoid
with honor or self respect. 1t may in
volye great sacrifices, great losses in
life and treasures, but whatever its
demands may be, they should be met
cheerfullY and with whole hearted
purpose to do our duty. This should
be the controlling sentiment of every
man and woman in the land. In lit
tie while the call will come for many
of our young men to take their places
under the banner of the country to be-
gin the lessons of preparedness for
service on the battlefield and in the
trenches. The draft system knows no
distinctions of rank or conditions-no
substitution for monied consideration
of one in place of another, but the one
called, if he is mentally and physically
fit, must respond. This is in accord
with our Republican institutions
equal protection under the law, and
equal obligation of service to preserve
our institutions.
While some are called to take up
arms and march to the battlefield,
there is also an obligation upon all
who remain behind to see to it that
they are properly armed and clothed
and fed, and ministered to when they
are disabled: that those who work In
shops and factories and transporta-
tion, and all departments are supplied
with the .necessaries of life-and back
Of all these are the tillers of the soil
the men who labor on the farms, who
must supply the necessaries Of life in
the way Of food
1t is high and solemn duty which
rests upon our farmer class to-day.
They should rise to the height of their
great responsibility and devote mind
and hands to the work which Is before
them. The cry Of the earth today Is
for food food for those who are al
ready hungry, and whose wants will
increase with the days to come.
There is no need for excitement or
panic. We can raise enough to meet
our wants and give help to others,
but in order to do this we must act In
telligently in the selection Of the best
crops for the purpose, and then exsr.
else industry in their cultivation and
preservation. Let every farmer do
| this,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Last week, in speaking of the date
of arnold copy of the Columbia Spec
tator left at this office by Mr.. ]. o.
Russell, published the week after
cholera made its appearance in this
place. thedate appeared September IL,
1883, when it should have read 1873.
1t was written correctly, but figure
8 had gotten into the Z box and the
error was not noticed in reading
proof. The cholera broke out the last
day of August, 1873, and during the
epidemic of two or three days there
were about forty deaths in Columbia
and out in the county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09
Birthday Celebration.

Wednesday the I'd inst, was the
goth birthday of Mrs. Easter Dohoney,
the mother of Mrs. Mamie Flowers,
Mr. ]. K. P. Dohoney, this place,
MeSSrs. John 9. and w. T. Dohoney,
who live few miles out of town.
Mrs. Dohoney makes her home with
her daughter, and is lovedby all her
neighbors and friends. Notwithstand-
ing her extreme old age, her mind is
active, and were it not for the fact
that she lost her eyesight, some years
ago, she would 60 about household du-
ties much better than many who are
a great deal younger. In converse
tion she often relates incidents that
occurred in the long ago, telling
them in a most interesting manner.
Before her marriage she was a Miss
Gilmer, a daughter of an honorable
pioneer citizen of this county, and she
is proud of her ancestry. Her mother
was a woman of strong character, who
brought up her children in the fear
and admOnition Of tile Lord. Since
early in life Mrs. Dohoney has been a
deVOut member of the Presbyterian
church, and at her present age, she is
occasionally wheeled to services,
where she occupies large chair and
listens to the message.
Last Wednesday her children,
grandchildren, other relatives and
friends gave her a surprise birthday
dinner, said to be the most elaborate
affair attended ia this community for
many years More than forty persons
were present, filling four large tables,
upon which every thing palatable was
placed, and which was enjoyed by all
present. We have been told by those
who were in attendance that never in
their lives had they been present at a
more delightful dinner, nor one that
offered more different kinds of viands,
substantial and delicate.
After dinner there were Scripture
readings and prayer, and the remain
ing hours spent in social enjoyment,
Mrs. Dohoney being the happiest one
in the assembly. Before the parting
hour Mrs. Dohoney said: ''Do you
reckon that you will all be here when
1 reach the century mark?" They
certainly will be if God permits them
and the subject of the writing to live.
Mrs. Dohoney received many pres
ents, and her gratitude for the kindly
membranes were expressed with
tears that constantly rolled down her
cheeks. May God'give her strength
and health to reach the end of her
century, is the wish of the writer, and
should this come to pass there will
certainly be another happy gathering.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09
Personals.

Mrs. V Sullivan visited relatives in
Campbellsville Sunday.
Mr.. R. F. PAUL made a business
trip TO Monticello last week.
Mrs. J. o. Russell's condition is
about the same as reported last week.
MI 10 Hurt, representing the Har-
vester Company, was here last Thurs.
day.
Ed. R. T. Kicker, of BurkeSville,
was in Columbia last Friday and Sat-
urday
Mr.. G.. w. Staples came down last
week, from Lexington, to see his wife
and son.
Miss Matte Williams, daughter of
Mrs. Helena Williams, was quite sick
last week
Mr.. e. L. Feese has returned from
Lexington, and at present is confined
with tonsilitis.
Mr.. Geo. R. Holt, Campbellsville,
the Singer Sewing Machine man, is
here for few days.
TheIma, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. g Grissom, has been suf-
fering from tonsilitiS.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Feese, of Louis
vile, arrived last week, to spend a
few weeks with relatives.
Mr.. L. w. Hays, who is a salesman
for the Singer Sewing Machine. was
here the first of the week.
Mr.. Geo. r. Miller reached here in
time to attend the funeral of his
brother-in.law, Mr.. E. w. Reed.
Mr.. Claud Allen, of Russellville, Ala.
visited his mother, Mrs. R. L. Allen
and other relatives here last week.
Mr.. J. f. Shaw, the popular sales
man from Nashville, visited his Gus
TONERS in Columbia and out in the
county last week.
Miss Matte Morrison spent two
weeks in Louisville with her sister,
Mrs. Frank Sandusky, who recently
underwent an operation.
Miss Maud Bradley and her mother
are expected home from-Louisville in a
few days, the former having about re-
covered from an operation.
Mr.. G. W. Brockman, who is a prom
inent merchant and trader of Aman.
daville, was here last Friday, accom-
panied by Mrs BrocBman.
Rev. J. L. Adkins and wife, of Per-
ryville, who visited in Cumberland
county, passed through Columbia
Thursday, en- route home.
Mr.. J. d. Sharp and his daughter,
Miss Myrtle, we're here Monday. Mr..
Sharp stated that there was more corn
planted on Crocus than ever before
known.
Mr.. A. W. Harris. of Richmond,
Va, started on his homeWard journey
last Wednesday, after pleasant visit
here. His son, Mr.. G. S. Harris &C
companied him. The latter will be
absent several weeks.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09
Wanted at Once.

5000 q on hart q deep 20. long hick-
DRY billets. This order is for the gov
eminent and has got to be fled in 60
days, will pay $40 N for ABB, $50 c.,
$40 D J., will take one third red if the
timber is clear tough and heavy for
A&B. Wanted same size and kinds at
Clementsville and CampbellsvilIe
For further particulars address or call
on Adair Spoke Co.. Columbia, Camp;
bellsvills and ClementsyiIle. Wanted,
White Oak spokes 2ix3.
26-2t e. G.. Wellington.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Glasgow suffered great loss from
fire last week. Property valued at
$780, 900 was destroyed. Among the,
buildings that went up in smoke was
the Office of the Glasgow Republican
Mr.. W. II. Jones who owned the outfit
and is the editor of the paper, got out
a half sheet from the presses of the
Times Office, the courtesy being extend
ed by Mr.. Richardson, and will con-
tinue to publish weekly at said office
until his new outfit arrives. Mr.,
Jones will accept our sympathy
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

The services of Rev. o. P. Bush has
been secured by Joe G. Sims, propri-
etor of the Lebanon Marble and Gran
ite works, to represent said Sims in
Adair county The selection is good
one MI. Bush is in possession of a
catalogue, showing all kinds and styles
of stones, and would be pleased to
show them to his friends when called
upon obuy this character work. The
Sims work can be seen in the GENE
terry. 2S-4t
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

The ChautauQua will commence
here Monday, June 18th, and will con-
tinue five days. The tents, as we are
informed, will be spread upon the
Graded School campus. The local or
ganiZation met last Tuesday night
and appointed committees to sell
tickets, advertise, etc. The forerun-
ner of the Chautauqua will be here in
a few days and when he comes further
arrangements will be made.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09
An Encouraging Fact.

1t is claimed by the Bowling Green
Business University that every stu
dent who has completed Bookkeeping
and Shorthand for the last ten years
has gone Immediately to good posi-
ton This ought to be very encour-
aging to young people wanting to get
into business.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09
Program.

The Woman'S Club will meet with
Mrs. Geo. Wilson Monday the IA, at
2:30 p. m.
Prayer Mrs. Williams.
Roll call, response with quotation
from Eugene Fields or Stevenson.
Life of Eugene Field, Miss Hughes.
Paper on Robert Louis Stevenson,
Miss Hyde
Poem from Stevenson, Miss King.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09
Wanted 1000 Young Men and
Women.

1t is now a physical impossibility
for business men to find all the office
help they need in these times of gen.
eral prosperity Why don't young
men and young women take business
courses at once? The Business Uni
versity at Bowling Green says it could
locate a thousand young men and
young women in 1917.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09
Telegraph OpeaiOrs Wanted.

A railroad official recently wrote the
Bowling Green Business University,
at Bowling Green, KY, that his rail-
road would take all the telegraph
operators that school could turn out
in 1917. Here is a fine opportunity
for young men.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

| keep on hands a full stock OF
coffins, caskets, and robes. l also keep
Metallic Baskets, and Steel Boxes and
two hearses. We keep extra large
caSkets Prompt service night or day.
Residence Phone %, Office phone 1913.
ASH yr ]. F. Triptett,
Columbia. KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

am prepared to furnish dimension
shingles at war prices. will also do
custom work. Located at Bryant &
Burton'S mill, Columbia, KY.
27-Im J. w. Richards.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Last Sunday the attendance at the
five Sunday-schOols in this place was
as follows: Baptist, 135; Christian,
1874; Methodist, 154; Presbyterian, 90
U. B., 80. Total 513.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

The new brick Christian church at
Burkesville will dedicated next Sun
day, the 18th inst. 1t is a beautiful
edifice and evidently large crowd
will be present. The dedicatory ser
mon will be preached by Ed. Geo. L.
ShiveIy. Dinner on the ground at
the noon hour.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Miss Adams will present Miss Mar
gle Buster-Sallie E. Murphy in a
graduate piano and expression recital
at Lindsey Wilson Chapel Saturday
evening at O'Clock, May II Every
body is invited.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

There are quite number of differ
ent kinds of societies in Columbia, but
here is one that has not materialized-
A Mothers Club. Would it not be a
good "a for the good women of the
town'Jo organize one?
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Mr.. W. e. Noe, of this place, is the
local salesman for the United States
Tires, the advertisement now run
ming in this paper They are very du-
rable and are sold at a short profit.
If you are in need of substantial tires,
write or call on Mr.. Noe, who is an ex-
perienced man, and who will take
pleasure in giving you all the informa-
ton necessary.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

1 buy and pay cash for eggs, wool
and hides-pay top prices
26-2t - j. f. Neat.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Every patriotic person in Columbia
and vicinity should attend the show
Thursday night. 1t will be given for
the benefit of the Red Cross.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09
Fer Assessor

We are authorized to announce J. A. SCHU-
LAR of the Cane Valley precinct, a candidate
for Assessor of Adair county. subject to the
ton of the Republican party in the August pri-
mary IL.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Farmers, who have grain for sale
will do we'll to see us before selling.
We pay highest prices.
$780, Myers & Barger.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Mr.. Glenn johnson, who was killed
I'm a wreck in Louisville last week,
married daughter Of Geo. E. John
son, of Taylor county. His wife is a
first cousin of Mrs Sallie Bradshaw,
Mrs. ]. A. Young and miss Ola VIII
HOn, this place, and Mr.. W. II Wilson,
Campbellsyille.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Ball Chief a fine individual and fine
bred horse as in the State. His colts
are attractive and bring the highest
price. He-is here for service.
G. D. Cheatham, Columbia, KY.
07.2t
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Having sold an interest in our bust
ness, our books have to be squared,
and all parties owing us an account
are requested to call and settle at
once. PAUL Drug Co.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Do not fail to patronize the show
Thursday night if there is any patriot
ism in your make up. twill be for
the benefit of the Red Cross.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Come to the show Thursday night
The proceeds go for the benefit of tn
Red Cross.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Governor Stanley has appointed
Messrs. Frank Sanders, Luther Will
liams and G. S. Harris to look after
and see that large crops are put out
IN Adair county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Mrs. Nellie ConoVer, who lives near
Mt. Pleasant, received fall last Mon
day morning week and was consider
ably hurt. She can not use her left
lower limb. She is 85 wears old.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Next Sunday, May 13, Rev. S. G..
Shelley will preach the baccalaureate
sermon for the Albany High School
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

I6pays to raise good horse. Ball
Chief has proven to be great sire.
He is here for services.
n7<1t G. ID. Che lLham.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

The latest THINKS in sport skirts
slippers, shoes and mems hats at
AIbin Murray.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

We have filed in the Adair County
Clerks Office a petition asking that a
road be opened from the Allen School
house to the Stanford road, at Rich
ard Burton's.
M. D. McQueary, ct al
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Do not fail to see the play at Co.
Iumbia High School Gym next Friday
night
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For County Judge.

We are authorized to announce G. T. HERRI-
FORD candidate for reelection to the Office
of Judge of Adair County. subject to the action
of the Republican party. Primary Aug. 4. 1917.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Royal Arch Masons will meet next
Friday night.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

Call and settle your account at PAUL
Drug Co.'S at once.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09

For SALE:--Irish potatoes.
Moss & Chandler.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09
GRADUATED sugar II IL cents at
Geo. Mclean.

Next Sunday will be Mosher's Day
and it should be appropriately OBJ
served at the churches.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-05-09
.BaCcalaureate Sermon.

Rev. Crowell, of Winchester, who
was recently elected President of Lo-
gan. College, RuSsellyille, will preach
the baccalaureate sermon for the
Lindsey Wilson next Sunday forenoon
at IL o'clock. Every body invited.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-21
SECOND BOX SENT TO RED
CROSS HEADQUARTERS
Kennewick Ladies Send Substantial
Contribution to Central Of
fee in Seattle

Kennewick's second contribu.
tion of Red Cross supplies were
forwarded to the state Red Cross
headquarters in Seattle Satur-
day. In this box We're 5SS ice and
hot water bag covers, 16S hand
kerchieves, $50 substitute hand
kerchieves, "a tray cloths, 80
napkins and 260 hospital proper
ty bags. 49, =
The ladies in charge of the 10:
cal work will soon have complet-
ed 300 housewives which will be
distributed under the direction
of Adjutant- General Thompson,
of the Washington National
Guard. General Thompson has
suggested that some Of these
housewives be held in reserve so
that all Kennewick boys who en-
list may be supplied with one be-
fore they leave. .
The regular Thursday after
noon meeting was called off this
week on account of Chautauqua.
Hereafter these meetings will be
held in the basement of the M. e.
church instead of the Library
building.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-21
BOND ELECTION CARRIED
in HORSE HEAVEN DISTRICT
Land Owners in This End of the Dis
trict Vote Almost Solidly
" Against Bonds .

Notwithstanding the fact that
the farmers in this end of the
Horse Heaven Irrigation district
voted almost solidly against the
proposition, the bond issue car
ried at last Mondays election by
a majority of "a votes.
Voting in this end of the dis
trict was at the home of E. A.
Sweeney, where the vote was 26
against and 2 for. It is reported
that the election was carried by
land owners who came over from
Seattle to vote.
A number of the land owners
in this end of the district have
petitioned to be excluded
from the district.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-21
LEWIS OFFERED NEW JOB
Local School Head Asked to Ac.
cept Position in Auburn

Superintendent M. S. Lewis,
of the city schools, this after
noon received a telegram from
President M. G. Rogers, of the
Auburn school board offering
him the superintendency of the
Auburn schools at a salary of
2,200 year.
When interviewed this eve
ming Supt. Lewis said he had not
yet decided what his answer will
be but that he was considering
the offer. He is now under con-
tract with the local board for one
more year at a salary of $1,000
and before he can accept the Au-
burn offer it will be necessary
for him to secure a release under
this contract.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-21
FULL SPEED AHEAD
ON STOCKYARDS
Blue Prints Arrive with Instruc-
tions to Begin Grading
Immediately

Blue prints for the first unit of
the Independent Stock Yards, of
Kennewick, were received here
this week by r. e. Pratt, with In
structions from c. II. Frye, of
Seattle, that the grading of the
site near the S., p. & S. depot be
started Immediately. Mr.. Frye
writes that the stockyards COM
|pany is now ready to proceed at
stfull speed ahead" anil rush the
first unit thru to completion
which means that they will be
ready for the fall stock market
ing season.
The first unit will be built
upon a site extending from the
S., P. & S. tracks on the east to
the O-W. r. & N. tracks on the
west with loading platforms at
either end. In all there will be
60 stock pens in addition to the
sales yards, which are to be COX
$50 feet, fronting on the O-W. r.
& N. railroad. The pens are to
be covered with sheds and floor
ed with concrete. The capacity
Of the first unit will be about 200
carloads.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-21
ROOT WEEvIL MEETING

Prof. A. L. Melander, of the
State College, will give a demon
stration of methods for combat
ting the strawberry root wevil
in the Durnall patch Saturday
morning at IL a. m. All straw
berry growers are urged to at
tend. The Durnal patch is along
the oiled road between here and
Finley and can be easily found
by all who wish to attend.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-06-21
WILL NOT DEEPEN
UPPER COLUMBIA
U. S. Engineers Do Not Believe
Traffic Will Warrant Improve
ment Above Snake River

Unless the U. s. engineers for
rivers and harbors can be con-
|vinced that the river traffic war
rants the expenditure the gov
ernment will make no further
improvement of the Columbia
river channel between the mouth
of the Snake and Priest Rapids.
The engineering board has is
sued the following notice to all
who are interested in the fur
ther development of river traffic.
The River and Harbor act, ap-
proved July "a, 1916, contained
provision for preliminary ex-
animation of Columbia river
from the mouth of the Snake
river to Priest Rapids with a
view to improving open river
transportation" The required
examination has been made
by the district officer, and
his report thereon is favorable
to the extent of recommending
a survey looking toward an inn
provement to correspond in
depth to that recommended for
the Columbia river up to the
mouth of the Snake river.
In accordance with law, the
report has been referred to the
board of engineers for rivers and
harbors for consideration and re-
commendation. From the infor-
nation presented, the board is
not convinced of the advisability
of the United States undertake
ing any improvement at this To-
cality for the following reasons:
(a) There is now a navigable
depth of 8 to a feet at extreme
low water, which occurs only at
intervals of several years and
then when navigation is OBJ
structed by ice.
(b) There is very little COM
merce at present and no appar-
ent prospect of any material in
crease in the near future.
(c) Existing facilities are
fairly commensurate with the
present needs.
(d) The cost of improve
ment will probably not be justi-
fed by the resulting benefits.
All parties interested in the
proposed Improvement are in
vited to submit, within a period
of thirty days from the date of
this notice, statements and argu-
ments bearing upon the necessity
for the Improvement in the in
terests of commerce and naviga-
ton. Such statements should be |
addressed to The Board of En-
yineers for Rivers and Harbors
Building, Washington,
DC. Should a hearing be desired
his can be arranged by CORES
oondence with the board.