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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
Recruiting Office Louisville.

The following was received from the
War Department and we are asked to
publish same:
Progress in recruiting is unsat-
isfactory. Less than fifty per cent,
war quota regular army obtain
ed in sixty days. Fifty-one new reg
iments now forming at eighteen sta
tions need one hundred thousand re-
cruits Immediately. Valuable time
for training and preparation now be-
ing lost. Request cooperation of
local press and patriotic committees.
Speed up recruiting to maximum in
tensity. After regular. army is
brought to maximum strength re-
cruiting service will have task of OBJ
tanning quota to maintain that
strength. Continue without regard
to hours. Mccain.
Since April lst, 1917, the Louisville
Recruiting District, which includes
the west half of Kentucky and the
counties of Clark, Floyd and Harrison,
Indiana, has furnished 752 men.
The quota for the Louisville Re.
cruiting District to fill the regular
army to war strength is 2,474 men.
From the above it is seen that this
Louisville Recruiting District ha:
furnished about 30 per cent of the
men it should furnish
Indiana, just North Of US, has fur
nished its quota, more than five
thousand men.
Very truly,
J. s. Bottle,
Major Of INIT, Recruiting Officer.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
Big Decline in Wheat.

Chicago, May 3l.-July wheat to-
day went under 81 a bushel and touch
ed Sl.94, which is 80 cents lower than
the price which Immediately proceed
ed restrictive regulations by the
Board of Trade here two weeks ago.
Flour prices have, to large extent,
followed the lead of wheat. No agi-
tation has developed among bakers to
reduce bread prices, however. At the
top of the market the Scent loaf was
advanced to 10 cents, and the 15-cent
loaf made its appearance. This was
attributed largely to the advance of
wheat and flour.
Good crops reports from Texas and
Oklahoma were influential in the de-
cline of wheat.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
Of VIII, Mrs. KizzIe
Russell.

ThiS>will was probated in the Adair
county court Monday. The provis-
ions are:
1st. She wills that all her Just debts
be paid.
I'd. To her husband, ]. o. Russell,
she gives all her interest in the stock
OF goods notes and accounts owned by
Russell & Co., and her interest in a
town lot adjoining Braxton Massie.
3rd. She deyiSeS to her sister, Mrs.
S. L. Kinniard, $1,000; to the chill
dren of Mrs, Docia Hamilton, $500;
to her sister, Mrs. Mary A. Bell, ST.
900; to her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Pulliam,
$500; To the children of her deceased
brother, ]. D. Walker, 800; to the
children of her deceased brother, S. R.
Walker, 800; to her brother, R. Fl,
Walker, 500; to the children of her
deceased sister, Leila Hunter, $500; to
the children of her deceased sister,
Mrs. Joe Bell, $500; to her niece, Miss
Myra Bell, 5000; to her friend, Miss
Sallie Field, $500; to her niece, Mrs,
James Menzies, $500, which is to be
held in trust; to her executor, $500;
to the fund created and held by the
M. E. Church, South, for the support
of superanuated ministers, of said
Church, $500; to the endowment fund
Of the Lindsey Wilson Training
School, of Columbia, KY, $1,000; to
the Woman's Missionary Society of
the Methodist Church, $500, to be in
vested and the income to be invested
in keeping up the church house in Co
lumbia, KY, no part of the principal
to be used except it becomes necessary
to build new church house, then all
if required.
4th. She wills that all her jewelry be
sold and the proceeds equally divided
between the Presbyterian and the
Methodist churches Of ColuSbia, KY,
to be used by them through the prop
er officers for Missionary work.
9Th. After the cash deVises if there
remains surplus the remainder is TO
be used in keeping up the town of Co
lumbia and the city cemetery.
She names her husband, j. D. Rus
sell, as executor of her will, and he is
not required to give bond, and is to
take his time in making settlements.
Where bequeasts are made to
schools and churches she directs that
the money be paid to the officers quail
flied to receive it.
This will was dated Jan, II, 1917,
and was witnessed by R. F. PAUL and
]. W. Flowers.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
THE LOT SALE.

The lot sale which was pulled of in
this place last Thursday by the Wake
field Realty Company, of ShelbyVille,
KY, drew large crowd to the Fair
Grounds, which were purchased some
months ago by said real estate COM
pany, cut into fifty-seven town lots
and sold to the highest bidder. The
sale was started at 10 O'Clock, a. M,
and when the hour of 4 O'Clock was
reached in the afternoon every lot had
been sold. There was one lot given
away, the oneholding the lucky ticket
to become it's owner. Mrs. Priscilla
Dohoney held the winning ticket, and
she was given deed to the lot.
The grounds were purchased by the
Messrs. Wakefield at cost of $500,
and the expense incurred in putting
on the sale amounted to perhaps $3.50.
The total sum received for the lots
foots up s6,744.72, leaving a clear prof.
it of over three thousand dollars.
1t is a little remarkable how quickly
as large transaction as this can he
settled. The sale was over at 4 o'clock
in the afternoon on Thursday, and at
8 o'clock Friday morning, the COM
pany had transferred the. lots, received
its pay, and was off for their home IN
Shelbyville.
Col. j. 7. CoWherd, of ShelbyVille,
and Col, Thomas Sims, of Springfield,
were the auctioneers, the latter work.
ing through the crowd as the bidding
proceeded, the former the crysr. They
are both gentlemen who understand
their business, having had years Of
experience in lot selling.
AS we stated last week, streets ara
running Through this plot, and all the,
dwellings to be erected on same will
face street, backed by an alley. Il
is beautiful site, and when 10 is dot
ted all over with handsome residences,
will be an attractive addition TO the
town of Columbia,
The Messrs. Wakefield were highly
pleased with the sale and perfectly de-
lighted with the people of Columbia.
One of them stated that he had been
all over Kentucky and goodly por.
tion of Indiana, and that this place
was the best, the most cultured, up.
to-date inland town he was ever in.
The Cane Valley band was employ.
ed for the day, and delightful music
was rendered at intervals. The men,
bers of the band wear uniform, aud
when all together, present a fine body
of young men.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
A Small Judgment.

Our readers will remember that
some time ago, Mr.. Matt Huddleston,
who lives in Taylor county, was en-
route from his home, with the re-
mains of his mother. to Cumberland
county, and that an accident occur
red on the Sam Murrell Hill, four
miles from Columbia-an automobile
owned by w. R Myers 8 Son-scaring
the team that was hauling the corpse,
upsetting the 'hearse, bursting the
coffin and disfguring the body of the
dead. and also MASKING Mr.. Huddles
tons nose, as Huddleston claimed,
He sued Myers & Son for $1,000 and
last week the case went to trial, the
jury rendering verdict, giving Mr.
Hudd eston a Judgment for five dol
lars.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
Married al Lebanon.

Miss Bette Helm Dohoney, ma
tive of Adair county, sister of Mrs. j.
@. Browning and Mrs. Ray Page, was
married in Lebanon, last Wednesday,
to Prof. G. H. England, who is prin-
cipal of the school at Charlottesville,
and a very high gentleman. The
bride for several years has made her
home with her sister, Mrs. A. D. Pur-
dy, Charlottesville. The couple will
make their home in Charlottesville.
The bride is remembered here as a
little girl. She has many relatives
scattered over. the county Of Adair.
Her mother was a Yates. y
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
Oil Machinery Removed.

The Sunlight Oil Company, Of Penn
sylvania, quit drilling on Horace
Jeffries' farm last week, and have re-
moved to T. P. Dunbar's farm this
county, where another well will be
put down. On the Jeffries' farm the
depth of about seven hundred feet
was reached. Oil sand and a small
quantity of oil was found. The man
ager informed The News that he had
sufficient evidence that there was oil,
in paying quantities in Adair county,
and perhaps several wells would be
sunk before reaching it. Other COM
panieS, so we are informed, contem-
plate drilling in the county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
Candidates Take Notice.

The corrupt practice act passed by
the last Legislature is very severe on
man who tries to buy, his way into
Office No candidatefo for city or coun-
ty Office can spend or have his friends
spend for him more than $500, and
each candidate shall make oath as to
the amount spent. II it should ex-
coed $500, the candidate nominated
shall forfeit his title to the Office, and
be fined not less than 800 nor more
than $1,000. And any corporation
that contributes to the campaign of
any candidate is subject to a fine of
81, 600.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Arthur Waggener Gum, who was a
prominent citizen of the State of
Washington, was accidentally killed
by his automobile upsetting recently.
He was fifty-one years old. His moth
er, before her marriage, was Miss Cat
tie Waggener, and in her young days
was we'll. known about Columbia She
is an aunt of Mr.. Mont Oravens, The
deceased was favorite nephew of DR..
Arthur Waggener, who died in Co.
lumbia five years ago.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
Public Sale.

On Saturday, the 9th day of June,
1917, all the personal property of the
late Mrs. Lou 10y will be sold to the
highest bidder, on the premises. The
property consists of COWS, hogs, farm
ing implements, household and kitch-
en- furniture. Sale to begin at 10 a. m.
Asa 10y, for the Heirs.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
Program

The young ladies will meet with
Miss Hyde, at Mr.. Myers residence,
June the 6:
Piano Solo-Alma Mcfarland.
Current EventS-Martha Grissm.
Solo-Eva Walker.
Description of an opera-Marguer-
tie Lovett.
Story-Bonnie Judd.
All the young ladies are invited.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Mr.. J. Fl. Judd, who was charged
with padding the the tax books,
while he was acting as deputy sheriff,
under Mr.. S. H. Mitchell, was given a
trial in the Adair circuit court last
week and acquitted. His many friends
will be glad to learn of the verdict of
the jury. J. F. Montgomery, L. G. Win
frey and Ray Montgomery represent
ed the defense. A. A. Huddleston
and Gordon Montgomery the Common
wealth.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Attorney General NJ. M. Logan re-
signed his position to bscome a mem
Der of the tax Commission. Mr..
Charles Morris will succeed him as At
torney General. He is the present
assistant Attorney General. Mr.. Lo-
gan takes a position that pays about
$500 less per annum than the Attorney
Generals office, but his fitness for the
Commission and the insistance upon
the part of his friends ruled his &C
ton,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

10 Harris was turned down by the
Board of Examiners at Louisville,
last week. He was rejected on ac-
count of being fat footed. Abba Eu-
bank, Ed Hill and young Franklin
passed, and were sent to Fort Thomas
for training. Mr.. Edgar Reed who
had heretofore been accepted for the
officers reserve corps, accompanied
the young men to Louisville with the
view of volunteering provided he could
be transferred to the reserve corps la
ter, The arrangement could not be
made and he returned home Monday
night, and will likely be called in Au-
gust.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Mrs. Cora Wisdom, who was the
wife of J. W. Wisdom, and who lived
near Breeding, died recently. She
was 81 years, three months and seven
days old. She was devoted Christ
ian woman, and was known as a friend
to all the people of the neighborhoOd.
Besides her husband, she left four
children, who have the sympathy OF
the entire community. The funeral
and burial were largely attended.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Phelps Bros. and Bennett & Gras-
ham, stock dealers, of this place, in
the last six m 1nths, have received one
hundred thousand dollars for hogs
shipped and sold On the Louisville
market. 1t is estimated that the
chickens, turkeys and eggs, shipped
by the different poultry dealers out of
the county, to the city markets, in
the same length of time, brought a
much larger sum.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
Work Of the Grand Jury.

The following indictments were re.
turned blythe last Adair county grand
jury:
Breach of the Peace Is
TrespasS 4
Adultery Z
Petit Larceny
Selling LiquoE. 4
Concealed Weapons D
Disturbing Worship
Reckless Weapons
Pointing Pistol at Another
Grand Larceny 2
Seduction 8
Breaking into a Store-house
OBTAINING a Woman
Mal-cutting
Injury to Telephone line
Obtaining property by false
pretenSe
Willful Murder |
Total 50
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

The high wind that struck Colum-
bia, last Friday morning, tore a hole,
twenty-feet long in the tent of the
Williams Stock Company that played
here for two weeks. The company
left for Campbellsville Sunday, and
will play there a week. 1t is a clean
show and gave satisfaction here.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Mr.. Bryan Garnett, son of Mr.. H. B.
Garnett, was notified ten days ago
that he had passed the civil service
examination. Since he received his
papers he has been offered several inn
portant positions, in the service of the
government. He is a very capable
young man and will make good in
anything he undertakes
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
NOTICE.

have at my place, two miles north
of Purdy, a red and white spotted heif-
er. Owner can get her by paying for
this notice and her keeping.
32.3t Fl. o. Corbin.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Mr.. Edgar Reed, who had already
been accepted as qualified to enter the
service of "Uncle SAM" left for Louis
Vile Wednesday of last week, to be
sworn in and assigned to duty Messrs.
Abba Eubank, 10 Harris, this place,
and Ed Hill, GradyvilIe, accompanied
him for examination. Others will
probably follow this week.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Mr.. J. W. Richards, of this place,
grew and sold fifty gallons of straw
berries besides what was used and put
up at home. He grew some berries,
one hundred and thirty making gal
lon.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

In the case of Ed Morgan against
Lee Grant and others, suing for dam
ages, claiming that Mr.. Grant had
sold him~hogs infected with cholera,
the jury gave the plaintiff one hun
dred dollars, each side paying its own
cost. The suit was brought for
$1,000.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Will Young is now a chauffeur for
Mr.. w. E. Noe between Columbia and
CampbellsVille. He meets all trains
and is one of the safest drivers on the
road. He is accommodating, and
when he tells you what time he will
reach a given point, you may depend
on his word. The travelling public de-
light to ride with him., 32-lt
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

In the destructive fire which visit
ed Atlanta, Ga, last week, Mr.. Lynn
Rhorer's handsome and costly resi-
dence was caught and destroyed.
There was some insurance, but not
enough to cover the loss. Mr.. Rhor-
ef is son of Hon. M. h, Rhorer, and
was born and reared in Columbia. He
is a nephew of Mr.. M. Cravens, this
place.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

If dwellings are built on all the lots
sold in the Fair Grounds addition last
Thursday there will be a considerable
town in East Columbia. Fifty-sev-
en- building lots were sold.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Prof. Ivan McDougle, who is very
kindly remembered here, has been APP
pointed an Intelligence Officer in the
Army Medical Corps, from Massachu-
setts, and expects to sail for duty in
France in short time. His present
address is Richmond, Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Mr.. Rich Dillon, Breeding, young
man well-known in Columbia, under
went an operation, in Louisville, last
Friday, for appendicitis, and when
DR.. H. B Simpson, who accompanied
the young man to the hospital, left
the city, the patient was doing reas-
onabY we'll
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Mr.. Logan Lawless, who lived at
Eastern, Mo-, and who visited his
brother, D Lawless, at Denmark,
Russell county, died one day last
week. He was forty-four years old,
and was victim of pulmonary troub-
le. His remains we're conveyed to his
Missouri home for burial. He was a
farmer and a native of Russell county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

A United States flag now floats from
the end of a pole seVenty-five feet
high, on the Post-office corner. The
flag was purchased by subscription,
and Dr. Jas. Triplett secured the
pole and directed, With assistance, the
raising of same.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

The Union Central Life Insurance
Company will loan money on farm
lands on twenty year plan and save
you big interest on same. See @. T..
Carroll agent for loan.
30-tf Columbia, Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

L am opposed to consolidation of
schools where it is not practicable
and where it would put children too
far from school, If it be practicable
at any point and the people want it.,
then would favor it.
Tobias Huffaker.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
Notice to the public.

l am now prepared to extract teeth
by the use of Sommoform which is
considered the safest anaesthetic
known. If in need of Dental work
give me call.
DR.. II. W. Depp.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Mr.. John E. Davis, who was a ma
tive of Taylor county, died at Bengal.
Ind, recently. He was a sister of
Mrs. Susie Page, Cane Valley, this
county. He was in his forty-fifth
year.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

The grand jury for the present term
of circuit conrt was in session eleven
days. During the session it returned
ffty-two indictments.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Chautauqua at Columbia will open
next Monday, June 18th. Read the
interesting features published in The
News. Buy a season ticket.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06
For Sale.

A finely bred Jersey COW, with male
calf 6 weeks old. Splendid mixer.
well broken. Price COW and calf $50.
10. Russell.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Wolford Bros, Casey Creek, who
are enterprising citizens, have pur-
chased large truck which will be
used in hauling goods from depot at
Campbellsville to the business men of
the Casey Creek section.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Next Monday the Chautauqha will
open. A very large crowd is expected
from all adjoining counties.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

l keep on hands a full stock Of
collins, 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.
45-1 yr J. f. Triptett,
Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Monday was county court, but on
account of two weeks Of circuit court
preceding, it brought but few people
to Columbia.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

The Senate readily confirmed the
appointment of Gen. Percy Haly to
become the Collector for the Seventh
Kentucky district. Hays appoint
ment was secured by the influence of
Senator J. C.. W. Beckham.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

My line Of ladies and misses white
shoes and slippers, also patent leather
slippers at greatly reduced prices.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

On and after this date, May IA, 1917,
hair cutting, shampoos, messages and
Singeing will be 25 cents at all times.
Walter Sullivan,
29-1m Asa 10y.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

This is registration day and the boys
are coming in quite lively. Polls are
opened at all the voting precincts in
the county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Mr.. Jas. T. Page lost very valua-
BILE horse last Thursday night. 1t
sicken and died.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

All Royal Arch Masons, in regular
standing, are urged to attend an inn
portant meeting next Friday night.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Circuit court is now in its third
week, ond will probably continue I'M
til Saturday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Ratio Blades, who lived in Metcalfe
county, two miles from East Fork,
killed himself last Friday by taking
paris green. After he took poison he
tried to stab himself with his knife.
He was about % years old, and un-
balanced
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

A chauffeur's licensed tag has been
left at this Office, No. 272. Call and
pay 20 cents.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Just received big lot of Porch
swings at Casey Jones Store.
Il d.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Have you seen those DavenpOrtS at
Murray'S Store.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Call at 7. E. NaggenCr's for Porch
swings.
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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-06-06

Major Of INIT, Recruiting officer.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-11-15
ORPhEUM THEATRE

The following is the program fol-
next week:
Will II. Cressy and Blanche Dayne
IN Mr.. Cressy's satire on newspaper
life, entitled The Wyoming Whoop,'
Illustrating the fact that "Once a
| Yankee. always a Yankee" even when
transplanted to the wild and woody.
The Avon Comedy Four Goodwin.
Kaufman. Smith and Dale) in their
own version of "A Hungarian Rhaps-
Ody"
Buster Santos and Jacque Hays,
the girls with the funny figures in
The Health Hunters"
Olive Briscoe, exclusive songs and
patter.
Johnnes JOsefesson's original Ice
lands China company. presenting the
secret sport of Iceland, called "Glima"
the wonderful art of self-defense.
Three Migrants. street singers and
musicians.
Selma Braatz, the removed lady
juggler.
Orpheum Travel Weekly, the world
at work and play. Scenes on the
Grand NORM in picturesque France.
Old, unchanging Holland
Orpheum concert orchestra. E. F..
Tosso, director.