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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-19
A coLoRED
PATRIOT u


The following speech Of celored
man at a recent mass meeting In
southern state should be read care
fully. It has a ring to 1t that ought
to make many who enjoy the bene-
fits of citizenship and are inclined
to criticise instead of uphold the gov
eminent. thoughly ashamed OF them
selves:
1--WE have a record to defend, but
no treason. thank God, to atone or
explain While in chains we fought
to free white men-from Lexington
to Carriza-and returned to our
chains. No negro has ever insulted
the flag. No negro has ever struck
down c president OF these United
States. No negro ever sold mill
tary map or secret to foreign gov
eminent. No negro ever ran under
fire. lost an opportunity to serve. to
fight, or missed a chance to bleed and
die in the republics cause. Accuse
US of what you will-justly and
wrongly-no man can point to single
instance of our disloyalty.
I'VE have but one country and one
flag. the flag that set US free. Its
language is our only tongue. and no
h5phen bridges or qualities our loyal
ty. Today the nation faces danger
from a foreign foe, treason walks and
stalks up and down our land, in dark
councils intrigue is being Matched.
am a Republican. but a Wilson Re-
publican. Woodrow Wilson is my
leader. Where he commands me
shall go. II he calls me to the colors,
! shall not ask whether my colonel is
black or white. I shall be there to
pick out no color except the white of
the enemy's eye. Grievances I have
against this people. against this gov
eminent. Injustice to me there is, bad
laws there are upon the statute books,
but in this hour of peril forget, and
you must forget, all thoughts of self
or race OF creed or politics, or colors
That, boys, is loyalty"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-19

o folds of white and scarlet! @ blue
field with your silver stars! May fond
eyes welcome you. willing feet follow
you, strong hands defend you, warm
hearts cherish you. and dying lips
give you their blessing! Ours by in
heritance. ours by allegiance, ours by
affection-long may you float on the
free winds Of heaven, the emblem of
liberty, the hope of the world!-Anon.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-19
WARNING WARMING

Hunting. FishlnE ana Shooting Ii
strictly prohibited on al OF our
on Mary's River aud both the
ranches Tresspsssers
win be prosecuted according to Law.
Nevada Land & Livestock Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28
School handkerchiefs 1Oc

Although perfectly fresh and cean these handkerces only be described ''odds and ends Some are white colors, hemmed, others with novelty cord edges Some inaled and (brokenl initials arc
 n white and just about every of handkerchief you could imagne practical sizes made good service able Shamrock lawn Remember, fresh and cean to be cleared out at 1Oc each (Main Fioor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-28

you know we'll is combined with double chain stitch above the belt ne which lends additional interest these fashionable garments The color combinations are bright and snappy the values unusual for all wool sweaters and last but by least the exceedingly large collars, almost shawls, which these sweaters boast
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04
Geo. E. Nell Announces.

In this issue of The News appears
the announcement of Mr. Geo. E.
Nell, of the Gradyville precinct, as
for Sheriff of Adair county,
subject to the action of the Republi-
can party. Mr.. Nell's record as a
party man is known TO every Repub-
lican in the county, and as a business
man he bears an enviable reputation.
He served three years in the Spanish
American war and has documents from
officers showing that he made
an excellent soldier. He is especially
strong in the lower edge of the county
where he was born and reared, and he
invites an investigation of his home
standing He is thoroughly qualified
for the Office of sheriff, and he pledges
the voters that should he be nominat-
ed and elected, he will use his best
endeavorS to make painStaking and
diligent Sheriff, He is fairly we'll &C
quainted over the county, aud before
the primary he will make it a point to
see every voter in the county In the
meantime he asks that his friends be
come active in his behalf.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04
G. ". Collins a Candidate.

Mr.. G. W. Collins, of the GleDsfork
precinct, is candidate for Jailer of
Adair county, subject to the action of
the Republican party, and his an
nouncement appears in to-day'S News.
Mr.. Collins is an industrious farmer
and trader, and has been identified
with the Republican party since he
became voter. He is a sober, up
right gentleman, and his friends who
are supporting him believe he would
make flrst,class Jaiier. He proposes
to see all the voters of his party be-
fore the primary and he confidently
believes that he is in this race. Ev-
erything done in his interest will be
duly appreciated.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04
GONE TO Her REWARD.
Mrs. Sarah Bradshaw, an Estima.
bic Woman, Dies After a Short
Illness at Her Home this
City.
REV. J. R. CRAWFORD TO PREACH FUNERAL.

Last Saturday night at 1910 o'clock
the subject of this writing passed
from death unto life. She had not
been in firStrate health for some time,
but she was only seriously ill one
week before her demise. On Sunday
before her death she made several
calls, but upon returning to her home
she complained of feeling badly, and
from that date she gradually declined
until death came.
Mrs. Bradshaw's maiden name was
Williams, and she was born and reared
in Cumberland county, her people be-
ing prominent in the affairs Of said
county.
A short time after the civil war she
was married to Capt. w. W. Brad
shaw, of Adair county, and not many
years after their union they became
residents of Columbia, where they
lived happily until five years ago, at
which time the husband died. Dur
ing the forty odd years they lived in
this place, Capt. Bradshaw taught
school in Monticello, three years.
The deceased lived a very quiet life
at her comfortable home, this place,
and was out at church services often
er than elsewhere.
When quite q young woman she
made a profession of her faith In
Christ, united with the Cumberland
Presby terrain Church. Some time af-
ter she and her husband became res
idents of Columbia they united with
the Presbyterian Church, her husband
being liberal contributor upon all
the ordinances of the organization.
They had no children, but Mrs.
Bradshaw is survived by two sisters to
our knowledge, Mrs. II. K. Turk, of
Barren county, and Mrs. R. P. Breed
ing, Of this county--one niece, Mrs. j.
f. Claycomb, of Princeton, KY. who
was present when the dissolution
came. Mr.. Lee Turk, a nephew, was
also here.
The funeral services will be held at
the Presbyterian church this Tues
day. afternoon, conducted by her for
mer pastor, Rev. ]. R. Crawford, Of
Pikeyille, KY. Doubtless many
friends will gather to pay their last
respects to one they had known so
many years, the deceased being sew
enty.seven years old.
The interment will be in the city
cemetery. Evidently there will be
many floral designs.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04
Attention.

ALI parties owing US due notes and
accounts will please call and settle
same, as we have sold our Mill and
are going out of the Milling business,
we earnestly desires to collect all
monies due US at once. We also wish
to state to all parties who have wheat
on deposit in our mill and wish to set
tie in full with US, should call before
the first of May for their flour and
bran, otherwise the new firm Of Myers
& Barger will be the ones to whom
you will have to look to settle, as we
will turn over to them sufficient
amount Of wheat to settle all balances
due, and upon so doing our RESPONSE
bility in the matter will cease
Stevenson g. Sandusky.
23-2t
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

This paper has been discussing the
good roads proposition for several
years, and will continue to do so from
week to week whether anything is &C
complished or not. There would be
fewer better equities in :he State
than Adair if good roads were running
through it, and in order to make
money and make it rapidly roads must
be built.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04
Mr.. Bryant Tipped for Senator.

Walker Bryant, who'has served two
terme as County Clerk, and has long
been a Democratic wheel horse in
Adair county, will not be a candidate
for reelection, but has generously con.
cluded to step aside and let some och.
er Democrat have a chance at the
plum. Mr.. Bryant is being strongly
mentioned for State Senator in the
Adair- Barren Metcalfe district in 1919,
when it will be Adair county's time
to furnish the successor to Senator
Bal Trigg, of Barren county, the pres
ent district member of the upper
branch of the Legislature.-Will s.
Kaltenbacher in Louisville Times.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04
Sympathy for Rev. Bush.

Mrs. J. ]. Bush, who was the moth
er of Rev. o. P. Bush, pastor of the
Columbia Baptist church, died at her
late home, Ford, Clark county, Wed
nesday the 28Uh ultimo. She was So
years old and had been sick for sever
al weeks. She was very pious wom-
an, highly respected, and did all the
good she could willie living. Besides
her husband she leaves three sons and
one daughter.
Not only the Baptist people, but
this entire community feel for Rev.
Bush in this hour of great sorrow.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Many of Mr.. ]. D. Eubank's friends
were of the opinion that he had
launched a business in Cincinnati, and
that himself and family we're living in
that city, but that is a mistake. He
has gone into the grocery business in
CampbeIlsville, andfrom the way he
was selling provisions, etc., last week,
the indications looked very favorable
to one who noticed that himself and
salesman were kept quite busy. MI.
Eubank was quite popular in Adair.
A few years ago he made the race for
the Office of Assessor and was defeated
by only few votes.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Rufus Corbin, who was drowned in
Green river last Sunday week, was
found the following Tuesday after
noon. The searchers made a net out
of barbed wire, and in skiffs they
dragged the river, and after few
hours, the body was found in water
twenty feet deep. They then made a
grab out of large fishing hooks, which
caught in his trousers, and he was
pulled to the shore. He was buried
Wednesday.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

An industry is now in operation in
Adair county that is keeping quite a
number of men busy-taking leases.
There is an impression throughout
this section of the State that foreign
capitalist are seriously contemplating
of sinking a number of wells, for oil.
In Taylor county the same work that
is going on in Adair, is in progress,
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Old Glory is waving near the basket
on the courthouse, hundred feet
high. To every true American citi-
zen, and we have no other kind in
Adair, the stars and stripes brings to
every patriotic bOsomS thrilling sensa-
lions. There were men in Adair who
favored Germany against the British
and French, but when our own be-
loved country is going to take a hand,
all hats are lifted to the flag of this
country.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04
2I-tf

Oil spectators from a distance,
seemingly have concluded that Ken
lucky is great oil field. We see from
our exchanges that parties are out
leasing in many sections of the State
The men in the field, it is believed,
have been put to work by capitalists.
1t is said that number of wells will
be drilled In Adair county this year.
Let the work commence. 1t would be
money, not only to the farmer, who
leases, if oil should be found here,
but in a manner to every citizen of
the county.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

l have purchased the Bakery in this
town and will furnish the people the
best of bread at the lowest price pos
sible. Strictly cash to the retail
trade, accounts only with merchants.
In connection with the bakery have
opened a first.class restaurant and
will give the best of service. When
you need good bread or want a meal
call on me. furnish pies, cakes and
desserts, Will pay cash for eggs and
butter. C. M. Hereford
Columbia, Ky.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

All Odd-Fellows, in regular stand
ing are fraternally requested to be at
the Lodge Room next Thursday night.
The business to come before the body
is urgent and very important. The
presiding officer can accomplish but
little unless he is assisted by the en-
tire body. Remember the meeting
will be next Thursday night.
]. C. Strange, N. G.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

DR.. James Taylor and wife, who
have been absent from home forseVer-
al months, the doctor winding up his
fathers estate in Metcalfe county, re.
turned from East Fork last Thursday
Mr.. ]. o. Russell writes that Mrs.
RusselPs condition is better, and that
if the weather is favorable and she
continues to improve, they hoped to
start for home the latter part of this
week.
Rev. o P. Bush, pastor of the Bap-
fist Chulch, received a message from
Lancaster Wednesday night stating
that his mother was lying dangerous
ly i'll He left in a few hours to be at
her bedside,
Prof. Paul H. Chandler, of the
Lindsey Wilson, visited his father and
sisters at Campbellsville last week.
While there he heard Geo W. Balm
deliver his great lecture, ''If 1 Could
Live Life Over"
Mr.. R. J. Lyon, of the Buchanan
Lyon Co., Campbellsvills, was here
Thursday. He was full of business,
and knows better how to close a deal
for an auto or buggy, or any other
kind of vehicle than any man in Ken.
lucky.
Mr.. John Will Townsend and his
wife, who live nearls Midtown, have
been very sick, the latter improving.
The former has rheumatism, and is in
almost helpless condition. Miss Mol
lie Caldwell, of this place, who is a
niece, visited them last week.
Mr.. A. Q. Taylor, of this place, who
has been employed in Willis Drug
store, Cave City, for some months,
reached home last Tuesday night. He
will not return to Cave City, and will
enter business here later. His many
friends were glad to give him the glad
hand.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04
Gordon montgomery for Re.eIec.
lion.

This week we take pleasures in an
nouncing to the voters of Adair coun-
ty that Mr.. Gordon Montgomery is a
candidate for reelection to the Office
of County Attorney, subject to the ac-
tion of the Democratic party. Mr..
MOntgomery's ability as lawyer has
had much to do with his efficiency as
County Attorney, position that de-
mands legal mind. 1t is one Of the
most important Offices in the county,
and unless it is filed by an attorney
who not only knows the law and is
diligent, the county would suffer.
Mr.. Montgomery's watchful eye over
the affairs of Adair, has brought faV-
orable comment from all parts Of
the county, and in fact demand that
ne stand for reelection. He enters
the contest knowing fully every duty
pertaining to the Office, fully deter
mined, If he should be again elected,
to watch the affairs of the county as
diligently IN the future as he has in
the past. 1t Is not out Of place for
this paper to say for him that he Is
not unmindful of the partiality here
tofore manifested in his behalf. It is
duly appreciated, and he promises
here and now that should he again be
chosen as the attorney for the county
he will use his bsst endeaVors to see
that its affairs are conducted Justly
and economically. Mr.. Montgomery
hopes to meet all his friends before
the August primary.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

The estimated population of Ken
lucky in 1916 was 2,379,639; of this
number there were 264, 324 acolored PEG
pie. Deaths during the year, white,
pa 25; colored, 5,227 There were
more deaths from tuberculosis than
any other disease, pneumonia follow
ing The total number of births in
the State, 61,O77.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Mr.. Jas. W. Blanford, who was
born and reared at Campbellsville,
and who in his young manhood was
popular with his associates, died at
Lebanon Junction and was buried at
Lebanon Monday of last week. He
was brother of Mr.. T. W. Blanford,
who some years ago was citizen Of
Columbia.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04
Personals.

Maj. T. B. Short was here the first
of the work.
Mr. d. e. Phelps has returned from
Cumberland river.
Mr.. Roy Walker, of Nell, was in Co.
lumbia few days since.
Rev. ]. f. Claycomb arrived from
Princeton, KY, Sunday night.
Mr.. Byron Montgomery is spending
a few days with his family this week.
Mr. R. L. Faulkner, Griffin Springs,
met his many friends here last Fri
day.
Mr.. r. G.. Borders called to see our
grocerymen the latter part of last
week.
Mr. Geo. w. Whitlock, of Camp
bellsville, visited the stores in Adair
last week.
Mr.. w. e. Bradshaw, Louisville,
visited mis- mother, who is feeble, here
last week.
Mr.. A. d. Patteson is OH business
trip to Kansas, and will be absent sew
eral weeks.
Mr.. Scott Montgomery, whose Seri-
Gus illness has been reported, is i'm
proving slowly.
Mr.. Edgar Reed was in Cincinnati
last week, in the interest of the Par
amount Theater.
Misses Ethel Moss and Ray Hen
erickson, of Campbelfsville, visited in
Columbia last Friday.
Mr.. E. B. Mclean, travelling sales
man out of-Louisville, spent Saturday
and Sunday in Columbia.
Mr.. 10 Todd and family, who have
been in the West for some time, have
returned to Adair county,
Mrs. Malissa Morgan, mother of
Mrs. 7. B Phelps, who has been sick
ali winter, is some better.
Mr.. Hugh Webb, Mr.. J. T. Gowdy,
Campbelisville; Mr.. o. C. Pace, Leb-
anon, were here last Friday.
Mary Lee little granddaughter of
= Mr.. and Mrs. 10 Rosenfeld, is visiting
here. her home-is at Smiths Grove.
KY.
Mr.. FL. K. Alexander, who repre-
sents the Louisville Grocery Company,
was here to see his trade few days
ago.
Mr.. E o Stone, of DanVille, the
wellknown tobacco man, was in Co.
lumbia and throughout the county last
week.
Mr.. Leslie Tandy, wife and chill.
dren, of Bloomington, Ind, are visit
ing the formers father, Mr.. r. E.
Tandy.
Mrs. J. f. Claycomb, of Princeton,
arrived last Thursday night, to be at
the bedside of her sick aunt, Mrs Sa-
rah Bradshaw.
Mrs. 10 Rosenfeld, who spent two
months with her daughter, Mrs. @! M.
Barnett, Mt. Vernon, Ill, returned
boEe-last week.
Mr.. and Mrs 6. T. Mullinix and
their daughter, Miss Sarah, who have
been quite sick for some weeks, are
rapidly improving.
10 and Edgar Harris accompanied
their father and brother John, as far
as Campbellsville, the two former be-
inc en- route to Florida
Mr.. @. S. Harris left last Wednes-
day morning for Florida, where he ex-
pected to spend week or two. Upon
his return his father will accompany
him.
Mr.. W. A. Tyler. of indianapolis,
Ind, Circuit Manager of Community
Chautauquas, was here last Wednes-
day, arranging for the coming event
here.
Prof. Edgar Royse, who is one of
Adair county's best young men, and
who has been teaching at Lola, KY,
returned to his home, at Roy, last
Wednesday.
Mr.. Frank Richardson, who reached
Columbia on the 23d ult, will leave
with his wife and little son for their
home in Augusta, Kansas. the middle
of this week.
Miss Edna Lewis, who has been Wis
itlng relatives in Louisville for sever
almonths, returned home last Wed
nesday night, accompanied by her lit
tie nephew, Morris Baldauf.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

On Sunday night, the 8th, the day
DR.. Garfield is to be here, there will
be a union service at the Methodist
church to which all denominations are
cordially invited. The discourse will
be preached by DR. Garfield. In the
forenoon the Doctor will preach at
the Presbyterian church, and to this
service all are invited.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

The Christian Church will be open
for worshipers each day, this week,
at 2:30 p. m The events of our Lord,
each day of His last week, will be
studied and prayers will be offered.
Among all the churches this should
be time Of self denial and reconse-
Grafton
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Master Kinniard Rowe, who is very
punctual at school, and takes great
interest in his studies, was necessarily
detained several days last week from
his classes, on account of mumps.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

l keep on hands a full stock Of
collins, Baskets, and robes. also keep
Metallic Caskets, and Steel Boxes and
two hearses. We keep extra large
caskets! Prompt service night or day.
Residence Phone %, Office phone 1913.
45-l yr j. F. Tripte6t,
Columbia. KY.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Congress convened Monday, and it
is believed that there is no question
but it will at once pass a bin giving
the President authority to declare
war against Germany. In the, mean
time active preparations are now 60
ing on for the conflict.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Mr. Willis W. Hobson, who was the
father of Judge ]. P. Hobson, whom
Judge Rollin Hurt succeeded to the
Appellate bench, died recently at his
late home, Powhatan county, Va.
He was 80 years old. Judge HobSon
was at his bedside when the end
came
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

H.C Feese and Horace Walker have
com menced the erection of Mr.. Ray
Conover's residence Mr.. Eros Bar
gers residence has also been started
by the same parties, assisted by Mr..
Ely Feese, of Louisville
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Mrs. Art Walker, met with very
painful accident last Wednesday. She
was sitting in chair when it turned
throwing her to the floor, badly bruis-
ing one of her limbs Her son, Hor-
ace, procured remedies, and the lady
is now about well.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

An oil speculator, who was here
from Pennsylvania, very recently,
stated that he was perfectly satisfied
that there is oil, in paying quantities,
in Adair county; that he has conf
dence enough to state that his COM
pany would put down three deep wells
this year.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Frank Radford, aged thirty years,
was drowned in Cumberland river
last Saturday afternoon, at Whet-
stone. Up to Sunday the body had
not been found. Mr.. Radford was a
fine citizen
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Aunion prayer meeting was held at
the Methodist church last Sunday
night. The object was to pray that
God would guide the President in the
great crisis that now comforts him.
Rev. Schad, of the q. B Church, pre-
sided over the meeting.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Until the first of April we will fur
nish McCall's magazine one year with
free pattern; Farm and Home one
year, Woman'S World two years and
The Adair County News one year all
for 81 40. Subscribe now.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Next Friday night will be the reg
ular meeting of Columbia Lodge, No.
90, f and A. Mason. The master is
always glad to have full attendance.
The Chapter will meet the following
Friday night.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

The tax bill went through both
Houses practically as submitted by
the Commission There is great d.
versiUy of opinion as to whether the
workings of the provisions will be
hest for the State.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Much credit is due Mr.. Ed Moss for
the subtantial manner in which the
town is wired. He led the force Of
hands and certainly did a frst-class
job. We understand that Mr.. Smith
has employed Mr.. Moss as his line
man, and in doing so we bellve no
mistake was made.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Lydas, the little daughter of Mr..
and Lawrence Pickett, got badly hurt
last Monday. She was climbing the
stairway, her foot got caught, and she
fell headformost to the floor. She is
better at this writing.
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Drying days of last week brought
smiles to the faces of the farmers
Persons who do not make their living
by tilling the soil rejoice when good
days come to the farmers, the favored
people, and to them We all look for
Sustenance
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

There will evidently be very large
number of people in Columbia next
Sunday. 1t will be Easter. and DIR.
Garfield, President of Center College,
Danville, will be here and will preach
at the Presbyterian church. The Ia
dies Of the community will arrange
the song service
The Adair County news., 1917-04-04

Man past 30 with horse and buggy
to sell Stock Condition Powder in
Adair County. Salary $40 per month.
Address 9 Industrial Bldg, Indian
apolis, Ind.