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The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1917-10-13
Suggestions by Defense Society

The American Defense Society
does not believe in destructive criti.
csm but in constructive suggestions,
and 1t will wage an intellectual propa-
ganda through the newspapers and
pamphlets with the hope OF acquaint-
Ing the American people with the dan
gers which lie before them, and will
further and help any schemes to over.
come them. We must not wait to be
severely punished before we have our
great army on the firing lines We
must move and keep ever moving until
the Germanic beast is crushed AS in
England we must begin to train our
women for real war work, so that in
the near future at least one half OF
the work OF making munitions shall
be done by them. And other women
must learn to do other useful things,
as are their sisters in Europe. where
even those OF title have not hesltated
to act as servants in the hospitals.
THE Kaiser and his followers have
been ridiculing this country ever since
we entered the war. He has stated
that we are a commercial nation and
never can be fighting race. Let US
answer that with an army OF 10 600, 900
men. He and his chiefs have said
that our aviators never would be OF
any particular use. because our men
lack the bravery for the work. | know
something OF the calibre of the men
going into that service and he will re-.
ceive his answer from them"
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1917-10-13
NEW DEFENSE CHAIRMAN
SEES PERIL IN DELAY

"The greater part of the American
people are asleep. Though standing
upon the brink OF an abyss, though
facing the most frishtful situation In
the nations history. they do not act.
Cr will not comprehend their danger"
is the way in which the present war
situation is described by Richard M.
Hurd, the newly elected Chairman OF
the Board of Trustees OF the Ameri.
can Defense Society, whose special
task will be to conduct a nation wide
campaign to waken the people Of the
United States to the dangers which
confront them In the Titanic Euro.
pean struggle.
Continuing, Mr.. Ilurd says: I'VE
have done few things since the
United States declared war against
Germany, but only comparatively
been accomplished. Every day that
the people OF this country maintain
their present attitude they are sign
ing the death warrants Of thousands
Of young Americans who have enlist.
ed, or will be drafted to follow the
Stars and Stripes over the battlefields
OF Europe"
1T is perfectly obvious that the peo-
pie OF the United States do not com.
prehend the seriousness OF the exist.
Ing situation-that they are fighting
against the most treachcrous, vindic-
tive and powerful military nation the
world has ever known; that it Ia i'm.
possible to arrange peace with a peo-
pie whose performances would put to
shame the man eating tiger until they
first are crushed. that this war will
be long one, that there can be no
compromise, and that II will be fought
to the bitter end
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21
They are Coming Back.

1t will be remembered that some
months ago, Rural Burton made his
escape from the Jail yard, having just
returned from road working, in COM
pany with other prisoners. Jailer
Jeffries located him a few days ago, in
Lebanon, Ohio, had him arrested, and
deputy Sheriff Clyde Crenshaw left
for him Thursday morning.
Another fugitive, Leslie Perkins,
who badly stabbed man by the same
name at Knifey, two years ago and
escaped, has been located. He is in
jail at Petersburg, Ill. Sheriff S. H.
Mitchell left for him Thursday morn
ing, In all probability by the time
this paper reaches its readers both OF
the above named prisoners will be in
Jail in Columbia.
Since writing the above, Nat Walk
er, deputy sheriff, left for Getaway,
Ill, for Finus Bault, also charged
with felony.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21
Jamestown Road Won.

Last Friday was the day set apart
by the Fiscal Court of Adair County
to receive bids from citizens, living on
different roads, to secure the State aid
money for road purposes. Quite a
number of people were in town, and
at 2 O'Clock p. M, they assembled in
the court auditorium. Judge Henri
ford asked for bids and two were hand
ed in-Jamestown and Glasgow roads.
The road having the most money sub
scribed was to be awarded the winner,
emitting it to the State Aid and the
sum that would be received from the
county. The Glasgow roads bid was
S3,003 so and jamestown 1882 so the
latter winning. The court requested
of the winner bond with approved
security for the prompt payment of
the sum donated. The best of feeling
prevailed during the contest.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21
U. S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF KY.

In the matter of
William Q. Burton In bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
To the creditors of William o. Bur-
ton, near Casey Creek, Adair County
Kentucky, in the aforesaid District, a
bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of March, A. d. 1917 the said
William D. Burton was duly adjudged
a bankrupt and the first meeting of
his creditors will be held at the Office
of II. S. Robinson in CampbellSVille,
KY, on the 23rd day of March, A. D.
1917, at II o'clock, noon, at which
time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims. elect a trustee, ex-
anime the bankrupt and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting. This
March 18th A. D. 1917.
Ben Spalding Referee
in Bankruptcy.
H. S. Robinson, Attorney,
Campbellsyille, Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21
DunnVllle.
j. 9. Yates.
21-3t

Farmers of this community have
done very little about farming.
Mont Williams, our used to be poul-
tryman, has moved back to this town,
residing in the Mckinley building. 3
Elmer Rubarts returned home Gin.
cinnati one day last week.
Miss Sallie Bet Pelly and brother,
Cleo, left for Iowa, where they will
engage in school teaching.
Miss Lora Beard, of Eunice, is Wis
iting Miss Linnie Winfrey, of this
place.
Mrs. Sarah Roy, who has had grippe
is better at this writing.
Miss Fannie Cabben, who has been
away at school, has returned home.
Miss Florence Ruberts has been Wis.,
iting friends and relatives near Dunn
vile
Miss BeSs Cabbell Is visiting her
sister, Mrs Allen Walker, of Paxton,
Illinois.
Bro. Young is our pastor this year,
and we feel our church will be greatly
benefited by his interesting sermons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Callis WITT, Of Liber.
ty, were visiting the latter's parents,
Sunday,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

No one can foresee at this time,
what the harvest will be for the pres
ent year, but no one can fail to see
that the demand for all agricultural
products will be so strong as to COM
mand high market values, and
sufficiently high as to abundantly re-
ward every producer. The world is
short of supplies and the European
countries short of producers as well, so
it seems certain that an over supply is
not probable regardless of what this
country may produce. In view of the
present inadequate supplies, of the
high prices prevailing, of the real ne
cessity for heavy production, every
farmer, whether land owner or tenant
should crop as extensively as his pow
ers and resources permit. Not only a
large corn acreage should be planted
in this section, but all grains that can
be grown. After oats and wheat har-
vest the time is ripe for buckwheat-a
grain crop of value that every farmer
should grow, and is now selling at
$1.50 or more per bushel. If wheat
fails or oats blast you still have a
chance to realize a good grain crop in
buckwheat--gOod for man or beast.
Also plant more potatoes, more beans,
and more of every vegetable, for
there's a market for every surplus
commodity. Sow rape for hogs and
sheep, peas and soy beans for cattle.
The hog market never was so good for
the producer, and even if it falls 100
per cent, it still leaves a profitable
margin. Push the pigs for the world
needs meat and the farmer needs the
profit. By pasturing rape and using a
moderate supply of corn or buckwheat,
the pigs soon become tops and you will
be we'll rewarded. Then the farmers
wife and daughters and even the ladies
of the towns can we'll afford to pro-
duce more poultry, eggs and feathers
may not continue for a whole year,
but will never fall below profitable
production, and so far as We can see,
every indication points to as high
prices for the ensuing year as the one
just past. It's the farmer who hai
grain, stock aud vegetables to sell, and
the ladies who put on the market
poultry, eggs, feathers and butter, who
are building bank accounts 1t is a
year of great inducement to the agri
cultural people to become busy anG
stay busy the entire season. The op
portuniGy is ours No time for fears
or indecision. Plant a big crop Of
corn, tobacco and small grains and
with good season and intelligent eul
tivatIon bountiful reward is certain
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

A copy of the first issue of the
Vaughn News, a weekly four page, six
column paper which made it's appear
ance at Vaughn, New Mexico, March
the 2, has reached US through Mr.. Il.
E. JeffrieS. 1t is full of local news
and the business men are supporting
it literally with ads. Vaughn is com.
paratiVely new town, but it is COM
ing to the front as a business point.
A few days before the News was
launched, a bank was organized and
opened with W. E. JeffrieS, who mar
ried Miss Mona Jeffries, of this place,
as President. The names of Miss
Jennye Mcfarland, of Columbia, who
is sojourning in Vaughn, and Mrs. w.
E. Jeffries. appear in the paper.
The publication is edited and pub
lished by Mr.. Z. E. Burns.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

Misses Katherine Gill and Leonora
Lowe entertained at a st. Patrick s
party, in honor of the Columbia Grad
ed and High School teachers at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Lowe,
Saturday evening, March 18th. The
decorations, favors and refreshments
carried out the color scheme Of yellow,
green and white. Those receiving in
vitations were: Misses Mabel Even,
Sue F. King, Hattie Neagle, Evelyn
Clark, Louella Roach, Vic Hughes;
Messrs Arthur s. Kelley, Herschel
Baker, Fred Hill. George Montgom-
cry, Tom Patteson, Rollin Cundiff,
Doc Walker, Ray Flowers; Mr.. and
Mrs. Nat Walker.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21
Over the River.
Campbellsville, KY.

o carry me to the hills again
Where crystal fountains flow,
To hear once more the fond refrain
OF music soft and low.
Away from cherries, arid plains
Where blighting billiards blow,
o for the Verdant hills again
To the mountains let me go?
From where they boast of divers trains
OF level lands they've lot,
But where it rarely ever rains
And all's. bone dry in spots.
To hills where natures robes adorn
And fairest flowers bloom
By dewdrops kissed in early morn
To watt their sweet perfume.
Where music born of ripping rills
On balmy breezes float,
Enchanting strains the woodland fills
Flowing from feathered Threats.
The nightbird from the branch above
Chants his solemn lay,
And charms his silent lady love
From dark till dawning day.
And there's the hungry, rowing fox
That from the barnyard steals,
Then hides among the rugged rocks
To take his morning meals.
Likewise that same old cunning coon
Finds his welcome bait,
And by the light Of the siISery moon
There seeks his loving mate.
Till music cheers the dawning light
Or the bright coming day,
Dispelling darkness of the night
AS shadows fade away.
Could Those cherished MINISTRIES greet
From the same shady bed,
A healing fountain near my feet
And daisies meath my head.
]. T. Jones.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21
Public Sale.

On Saturday, April IA, 1917 begin
ming at one o'clock, at my home mile
Southwest of Bradfordsville, will sell
all my personal property, consisting of
farming tools and machinery of the
very best; IL work mules, 8 of them s.
year-old mare mules from 15i to Is
hands high, all good ones; 8 horse
mules and 10 years old; 4 young
horses; brood mares; one 24OO- pound
horse team; go head of cattle, 1 to 3
years old, steers and heifers; 10 cows
and calves, Jerseys, Shorthorns, Black
Polls and Herefords; 10 sows and pigs,
some registered Durocs and Poland
China sows. Also 100 fat hogs, 125 to
Us pounds; 500 to 100 bushels of select
corn; 10 tons of fine clover hay: 1 ex-
ira good two-horse wagon; 1 Frazier
cart. Persons wanting any Of the
above property may buy it before the
sale. Terms, January l, 1918, interest
from date
j. G. Yates.
21-3t
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21
Leg Broken.

Last Thursday night Roy Rasner
had the misfortune to get one bone of
his right leg broken just above the
ankle, He was walking on the con-
crete, opposite Mr.. E. L. Sinclair's
residence, when an auto came down
the pike at rapid gait. Desiring to
ride, Roy jumped to catch the ma
chine with the result as above stated.
1t will take several weeks to bring
about recovery.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21
For School Superintendent.

In to-day's paper the name of can
didate for School Superintendent ap-
pears, who is perhaps the best known
young lady in Adair county-Miss Es-
tell Willis, of the GlenviIle precinct.
She belongs to Democratic family,
and politically speaking she has heard
Democracy discussed around the fire.
side since she was child. believes in
the principles enunciated by said par
ty, and feels that she is not demand
ing too much when she asks it 20 sup
port her in this contest. She is a
young woman of strong character, Ca
tiers to the higher ideals, and has been
teacher of the youth for number of
years As an instructor she ranks
with the best of teachers, and is pop
ular with both parents and pupils in
every district in which she has taught.
She is thoroughly qualified for the po-
sition, and there is not doubt but
she would make an ideal school super
intendent. In making this announce
ment it is not out of place to state
that she has received encouragement
from nearly all the precincts in the
county, but before the primary she
hopes to meet and personally present
her claims to as many voters as posi-
BILE. She is daughter OF Herschel P.
Willis, one of the best citizens in
Adair county, gentleman who is
justly proud of the record his daught-
er has made as teacher.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

The oldest coin exhibited in this
section, so far as we have heard, is a
Spanish silver dollar made in the year
1911, and now owned by Mr. 1. W.
Hidge, travelling salesman from In.
diana.. This piece of money was un-
earthed on an Indiana farm near some
Indian mounds. The coins date is
clear and bears the picture of King
Charles 4th, of Siam.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

Miss Laura Smythe received at this
express office last week, three fine Du-
roc Jersey hogs Those who exam
ined them, pronounced them equal, if
not superior to any hogs ever brought
to his county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

Quarterly meeting will be held at
the Methodist church, Saturday
Mich "a, and Sunday the 18th.
by Rev. S. G. Shelley on
the 24th at IL a. M. and on the 18th
at IL a. M, and 7:3O p. H. Every.
body invited,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21
For Sale.

At my home on OampbellsvilIe pike,
smiles from Columbia, four Jersey
COWS as follows; 2good mich cows, I
years old; 2 Jersey heifers due to be
fresh in April or May. If not sold be.
fore April. they will be sold on the
public square, IN Columbia, on Mon
day, April End, to the highest bidder.
Mrs. Mary S. Biggs.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

Mr. P. A. Chelf, of Casey Creek,
was in town Thursday and called to
pay for The News, but it was not &C
copied as he had already paid till
Jan. 1919 Strange but true, some
men get the paying habit and forget,
while many get the forget habit and
fail to pay. We appreciate men OF
Mr. Chelf'S standard.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

The Russian people surprised the
world last week by sudden change
from a Monarchial government to
that of republic. The Gar no lon
ger Yields the scepter of powers but
the people will shape, control and en-
joy government of their own chooS-
ing, The European conflict will
bring many changes to other nations
and Germany may be expec4ed to
limit the power of the Kaiser or over
throw the kingdom and erect a repub
lie, when hostilities ends between the
nations, or like Russia, surprise may
come at any time.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

Until the first of April we will fur
nish McCaIl'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 81. 40. Subscribe now
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

The per capita expenditure for the
school population i'll Kentucky of 69O,-
$50, is 1916; based on the attendance
it is $3.50. The cost Of carrying pu-
pill through the first eight grades is
1888 20, based on attendance, OF this
cost 50, O24, 554 is paid out of State
funds, on per capita apportionment
of S437
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

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 Oh me. l furnish pies, cakes and
desserts, Will pay cash for eggs and
butter. c. M. Hereford
Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21
For Sale.

One genuine Gas or Kerosene En-
CINE, 8 II. P, and guaranteed for 5
years. Also one genuine French Burr
Grist mill, Is inch burrs.
G. M. Brown, Greensboro, KY.
21.3t
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

A letter from J. G. Blair states that
he has located at Lake City, Iowa,
route 2. He has rented farm of 137
acres, bought four horses and some
farming machinery. He will put
eighty acres in corn. Corn is selling
at his place 95 cents per bushel,
flour SIS 20 per cwt., potatoes, 50 per
buShel.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21
Personals.

Dr. j. N. MuTTelt flSiOON DNANH
last Thursday.
Mr.. W. J. Brockman, of Craycraft,
vas in town yesterday.
Mr.. Scott Montgomery, who was
quite sick last week, is better.
y MI. r. B. Wilson, travelling sales
manrwas here few-days ago.
Mr.. W. r. Myers and w. Fl. San
dusky were in Louisville this week. =
Mr.. James Cole and Mr.. Lewis Morri-
son, Bakerton, we're here last Satur-
day.
Mr.. G. w. Brockman and son, Hos
kin, OF, Amandaville, were in town
Monday.
Mrs Ann Lizzie Walker was very
sick last Monday, but is better at this
writing.
Mr.. w. r. Lyon and Mr.. T. w. Cal.
lison, CampbellsvilIe, we're here few
days since.
NIB. T Marshall and Mr. R. c.
Borders, CampbellsviIle, were here
last Thursday.
Miss Alva Knight, who visited Mrs.
Arrest Hill, has returned to her home
in jamestown.
Mr.. Matthew Taylor mingled sever
al days of last week with his many Co.
lumbia friends.
Mr.. III. B. Ingram, who was quite
sick, with iagrippe, last week, has
greatly improved.
Mr.. Geo. R. Miller, of Louisville,
was here few days ago, taking or
ders for his house
Mrs. Bette Atkins was qdite sick
the latter part of last week, but is
better at this writing.
Ed. z. T. Williams and wife re-
turned from an extended visit to Tex
as last Saturday night.
Mrs. Sallie Shepherd, Blanchard,
Oklahoma, is visiting her sisters,
Misses Eliza and Hattie Conover.
Mr.. Rich Dillon, of Breeding, who
spent TIC efn5tsr IN a large drug estab-
lishment, Macon, Ca, returned home
last week,
Miss Eliza Conover, who has been
confined to her room for four months,
is now able to be out, and is rapidly
gaining strength.
Mr.J w. Keer, Campbellsville, and
Mr.. w. B. Southall, Louisville, were
here a few days of last week in the in
terest of Insurance.
Mrs. Sarah A. Miller, who spent the
winter here with her daughter, Mrs.
HI. n. Miller, has returned to her
home at Crocus, KY.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Browning left
for ShelbyVille, Friday, where they
viz locate. The best wishes of the
cotmunity go with them
Miss Ella Myers, who gained quite
ltation here last season as a MILL
has returned and will again be as
I'D with Mrs. Geo. W. Staples.
E. Murrell, of this office,
business trip to CampbellsVille
Pensburg last Saturday and
drn this Tuesday afternoon.
Ray ConoVer and Mr. Eres Bar
ieft Monday morning for Louis.
lie to buy windows, doors, ETC., for
Heir new dwellings. Mr.. Barger will
b on to Memphis, Tenn, where he
Rill join his ball team for the season..
Mrs. ]. o. Russell and Miss Sallie
Fields have left Bradentown, Fla,
and are now at Tampa. Mrs. Russell
writes her husband that she is feeling
fairly well. Later.-Mr. ]. o. Russell
left last Sunday evening for Tampa,
Fla, after receiving telegram that
hts uvffo xuoc MT l1i0rr - I'LL
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

Sanford Strange bought of S. D.
Barbee, last week, two Aberdeen An
gus calves for $4,000 When grown
they will bring a good sum of money.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

Mr.. John Will Compton, who was a
lawyer at Edmonton for more than a
half century, died Monday of last
week, He was seventy. six old and had
been an active member of the Cum
berland Presbyterian Church for many
UnaFc
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

At Rollin Browning'ssale, last Tues
day, everything sold well. Corn
brought SO cents per bushel, hogs sold
at fancy price. The farm machin-
cry brought good money.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

Farmers of Adair are behind with
their blowing. Too much wet wealth
er has retarded progress, but they will
work ali the faster when the warm
days come.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

Mr.. Walter Elrod, of this place, had
the misfortune to get his right Shout
der dislocated last Thursday morning.
He attempted to get in an autombile
when he fell. DR.. Cartwright reduced
the dislocation.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

Ella Monroe, charged with murder
ing her rival, Eva Gregory, at Solway,
Hardin county, was acquitted by a
jury at Elizabethtown, last week.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

Mr.. Ray Strange and Miss Gladys
Jones. of Glensfork, we're married by
Rev. f, ]. Barger, at the latter's res
idence, on "Bomar Heights" in Co.
lumbia, last Sunday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

1t now looks like the tax law will
not be put upon its passage until just
before the expiring hours of the extra
session. The session is about two
thirds gone and nothing has been &C
complished.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

Gardening time will soon be here,
but it will cost more to plant one than
for many years in the past. Potatoes
four to six cents per pound and on
ions 10 cents.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

The President has been given power to
arm merchant ships The eagle will
make noise before long that will be
heard throughout the world.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

last Saturday was st Patrick's
Day. The Irish Throughout the coun-
try, especially in large cities, Gel
ebrated it.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

We are authorized to announce MISC Ed lELh
WILLIS of the Chenille Precinct canoioA1e
for School Superintendent of Adair county SUD-
ject to the action of the Democratic party
Primary first Saturday in August.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-03-21

Mr.. c. NJ. Hereford has purchased
the bakery at this place. Mr.. Nance
will remain with it and do the baking.