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The Adair County news., 1918-06-05
surroundings-large sums

surr0undlngS-large sums or
money and important papers
were in my keeping. These
were demanded of me by the
ruffians. l refused to give them
up. and for this they swore VEN
geance against me. They swore
with vile oaths that l was a Un-
ionist, because / had been asso-
ciated in business with Union
men. They dragged me from
the place where l sat, dragged
me from the room to the public
square, and again demanded the
valuables which l held. | still
refused to give them up. With
heavy weapons they beat and
battered me for more than an
hour as | lay PROSTATE on the
ground. They bruised my face
by their heavy blows until it
was hardly recognizable, and at
last, but not with my consent,
they succeeded in getting pos.
session of the valuabIes which |
had. l did my duty-I held out
as long as l could, and they Sc
cured the booty only when | was
helpless to prevent them. Hav-
ing thus mutilated and robbed
me, they returned to the office,
threw down lawbooks on the
foor-placed loose papers on
them, applied the match, and
left them burning. The town
was only saved from the flames
by some one rushing in, and ex-
tinguishing the fire. Some of
the books, charred and partly
burned, are preserved as memen.
toes of that trying day.
l do not know, except from
hearsay, what occurred on the
street during that eventful morn
ing, as | remained close in the
house until dragged out as stated
| have been told that Mr.. Juniu'
Caldwell was the only man il
town who kept his wits abou
, him during the time. 1t was tn
purpose of the outlaws to burr
The Adair County news., 1918-06-05
Sketches OF ADAIR
COUNTY.
Historical and Biographical thai
Will be OF Interest to all
Readers Of the News.
BY JUDGE III. G. BAKER.
No. Is.
BY JUDGE II. c. BAKER.
No. Is.

Tie visit of Champ Ferguson,
the notorious guerrilla and out
law, on the 22nd day of October,
1863, was long remembered by
the citizens of Columbia. His
name was a terror to all this Sec
ton of the country. About the
time of the close Of the war, he
was arrested by the Federal au-
thorities. taken to Nashville and
tried before a court martial, and
executed.
On his visit to Columbia,
among other acts, he entered the
law office of Suddarth & Alexan-
der, dragged to the public square
the safe in which their papers
were kept. broke into it with
sledge hammer, and carried off
the valuables which it held. That
old safe, perhaps the only one in
the town at the time. remained
here, doing service for long
time after the war, despite its
dents and scars, 1t also passed
through a fire which afterwards
visited the town. We will per-
NIT it to tell the story of its war
and fire experience in its own
words:
"You ask me to tell you some
thing of my past history. Well,
if it is any accommodation to
you, l will try and crafty you,
although am not in the habit
of talking about myself. In the
main my life has been unevent-
full. My services commenced in
a lawyers Office, and you find
: Aei in the same employment to-
day. Before, and during the
war, l was in the confidence, and
kept the professional secrets of
Suddarth & Alexander; then af-
forwards of Baker & Hindman;
later on, of Hindman & Samp.
son, and now, you find me a lit
tie older and somewhat worn,
enjoying the absolute trust OF
Gov. Hindman, whether it re-
lated to law or politics. You ask
me how old | am-how old DE-
you take me to be? Speak plain
ly, for | am not sensitive on the
subject, so, you can guess with
out giving offense. You guess
me to be about a hundred years
old do you? Well, that is TOT
good. A hundred years old
you make me smile. You miss
it fully half a hundred years
However, l am not surprised a
your wild guess. The mark
which you see upon my face ant
interpret as the ravages of age
have mislead you. They are tn
marks not of age, but of mem
orable service. l pride in then
as the soldier prides in hi
wounds received upon the feel,
of battle. l do look a little an
tiquated, | admit, but as you d
not place me in Noah's ark,
ought to be satisfied. | wouI
have been out of place Their
with birds and beasts. as no nro
vision was made for'me in tn
food. And yet, it would seer
that there ought to have beer
for none of my family were eve
known to swim. Whatever m
personal appearance may be,
tell you in confidence, for m
life has been one of confidence,
The Adair County news., 1918-06-05

to me. When it lets me 60, /
will drop that is all, and if any
one is under me he will get hurt.
"You asked me to tell you
something of my life, and the
conversation has been of my age
and appearance, and yet this is
not irrelevant to what have to
say. While not a soldier, l have
known much of the horrors of
war, and besides, I have been
baptized in fire. This has some
thing to do with my present per-
sonal appearance. 1t has been
my sad fortune to receive hard
and cruel blows at the hands of
guerrillas and outlaws. | knew
but little about the war, known
as the war of the Rebellion, un-
til it had progressed for two or
three years, although it was fire.
quently talked about in my pres.
ence. In the discharge of my
professional duties. l kept clear
of it, as fighting was not in my
line. A nonconbatant, felt |
had no part in it. l did not vol
unteer, and I had no fear of be-
ing drafted. In fact, | had new
er fired a gun in my life. l know
however, that the tramp of SOL
diers was daily heard on the
streets, and martial music filled
the air. Soldiers for a long time
occupied the hills around town.
and the sound of the fife and
drum became familiar to every
ear. Military men often visited
the office in which | sat, and
talked of how battles could be
won. l did have a quasi con-
nection with military affairs, as
one of the firm which l served,
held a commission in the service,
and the other acted temporarily
as provost, giving passes to
those who were permitted to
leave town. This, l presume,
was the cause of the trouble
which befell me. Soldiers came
and went, and thousands passed
along our streets, but none of
them disturbed me, or manifest
ed a disposition to do me harm.
In fact, they seemed Indifferent,
and oblivious of my existence
but the day of my trial and suf-
fering finally came. At the
time, | was in the office at my
accustomed place. Hundreds OF
dollars were in my keeping. Sud.
darth had entrusted to my keep
ing several hundred dollars ir
silver and gold. l remember ht
brought it to me in an old fell
hat, which was well.flled with
the shining coin, and it was stor
ed away just as he brought it tt
me. Garrett, another..Iawyer O.
the town, had placed with nj
nine or ten hundred dollars il
paper money which was labeled
with his name and placed to it
self. You will understand, il
) those days, l was popular witt
! the lawyers of both northern
and southern proclivities. Un
ion men and southern men es
teemed me as a friend, and wer
1 willing to trust me. They knew
5 me well enough to know tina
under no circumstances no mat
ter how much was committed t
D me, would | abscond. / am gla
II |
The Adair County news., 1918-06-05

Continued to page 8.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
An Urgent Cry

Eat me. lest I perish in vain"
is the cry Of every potato In the
land. Have you ever noticed that
when you eat n great deal OF po-
tato for dinner you don't care for
bread? Satisfy your hunger with
potatoes They will help save the
wheat.
Here is n recipe for potato turn
overs recommended by the United
states Philadelphia food admins
tration:
Boil and put through ricer
enough potatoes to measure pint.
Add one well.beaten egg. one table,
spoonful Of -four and season with
salt. Turn on fioured board, roll
out and cut in circles the size OF
saucer. Place on each a large
spoonful of dry hash seasoned with
onions and parsley chopped line.
This hash should be dry or bound
together with thickening. Double
over and pinch together like a
turnover. Place on CREASED baking
sheet and brown in hot oven, Serve
with a thickened sauce made from
the gravy in which the meat was
cooked or with a tomato sauce.
Try Il tomorrow for that wheat
less meal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
FOOD DICTATORS KICK
ON THEIR OWN DIET
Miss Moses Applies Their
Rules to Luncheon and
Many Avoid Test

That the Federal food afIicials for
Philadelphia and Pennsylvania are moth
ing more than human beings was amply
demonstrated today by the number of
kicks" received by Miss Miriam Moses,
dietitian in charge of the menu of the
daily food administration luncheon.
Nemesis, in the form of Miss Moses
has decreed that the preacher shall live
up to his own doctrine in the case OF ad-
ministrators. They ordered an increased
consumption of milk.
"Very WE'LL" says Miss Moses. "you
shall drink milk Thereafter coffee was
not served with the meal. They have
to drink milk or water, or not imbibe
with their luncheon.
The use of wheat was banned; inn
mediately Miss Moses stopped the serv-
ing of bread at the luncheons. One but
ter ball person meal was decreed
by the administration. They are now
given Just this amount (when they are
given any). The use of potatoes was
urged; Miss Moses sees that potatotes
are served at every meal. The ration
for each person was set at three pounds
OF meat a week. Inns dllO"s tniy one
pound week for each administration
official at lunch--and that is all he
gets.
"Kicks" came hot and fast today to
Miss Moses. The food officials stood It
as long as they could. They have de-
manded coffee. Miss Moses will allow
any Individual who is Stacker enough to
refuse to follow the rules of the admin
stration to have coffee. but he must ask
for It, The appeal for bread has as
sumed such volumes that a compromise
has been reached. Bread made entirely
of corn and with no wheat -four in 1t
will be served
The administration officials have even
gone 70 far in voicing their protest
against having to eat their own ratons
that the attendance at the daily lunch
con In Wanamaker's tea room has fallen
off from more than thirty to less than
fifteen. Even the county and State ad-
minstrators themselves when in town
have attended only a small percentage
of the luncheons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
WOMEN'S LEAGUE PLANS
REGISTRATION DRIVE
152,678 Citizens Who Failed to Quail
ify at Primaries to Be J
Rounded Up

A determined drive to obtain the reg
istration of evry qualified voter In Phila-
delphia for the primary election has been
planned by the Wc~len's League for
Good Government. and the cooperation
of these organizations has been asked
to see that there may be no "slackers"
on election day:
The Woman Suffrage partt, the w. c.
T. u, the Anto-Saloon Lee cue. the Now
Century Club, the Civic Club, the PHI
lomuslan and City Clubs. the Chamber
~ Commerce the Town Meeting party
the Committee RI Seventy. the National
Woman's paiy and the Unitarian ALI
ance.
According to statistics there were
1B2.G7s citizens of PHILADELPHIA who
failed to qualify as voters at the pri-
MATES last fall. II Is the purnose OF
the Woman's League for Good Govern-
-ment to see that all OF this number and
as many more as have become eligible.
TO vote In the meantime shall do their
civic duty this year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15

As she talked, this woman, who Is de-
voting her whole life to her profession
fingered the little pointed
transmitter that her husband made cspe-
cially for her. you see" she confided,
continued work with the machine is
trying and last year my wrist gave
way under the strain of sending 20 many
messages This diamond-pointed in
strument is very easy to work.
Women seem particularly well
adapted to radio work." Mrs. Chambers
continued. Il find that they are excep-
tionally quick to grasp the sounds and
send the messages, white the technical
part of the training does not seem to
trouble them in the least. OF course,
a knowledge of electricity IL a great
help. and this Is something in which
very few girls have had any training
Women May Replace Men
Things would have to come to dire
straits before women would be sent out
on hattleships, but il Is not a far re-
moved possibility that many women will
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
She Did Help Uncle Sam


10 He Editor OF Womun's Page.
q. Dear Madam had an obIisn,io, ,or
ssyy sssiSs q meet which necessitated my laying
Instead of deposlting mi, arnn,,,, i =.
Tdss T,nds account | purehased two $50 Liberty
a. sac, payatSie In monthly instalments Of
ba w When !. ia - time 70 meet this 500 shall
N0w .9 tne question! Have helped my oour'.
nonds: put IN this case II Will be obviously
Impossible, The obligation viii have Ia bs
h. met ana The money represented by the
ponds VIII be all | have to meet ~ viii
"' "'pieo'a'e your ADVICE. NJ. Il.
You have helped your country even
II you have to sell your Liberty Bonds.
for you have loaned money to your Uncie
sam during the months you were paying
INTO them. Moreover. by PURCHASING
those two bonds you set them in circm.
lation. The person to whom YOU sell
them may hold them. but even IL he does
not they are stlll In circulation and do
not return to the Government. or course
It wouldn't be fair TO hold Liberty Bonds
at the expense OF not meeting your
debts. After you have paid the debt
why not still put away $40 a month ana
invest this In the third Liberty Bond
issue. 10 be released In April? And there
are always thrift stamps and the war
savings stamps to be considered.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
Fair Sex May Replace
Men Wireless Operators
in War Posts, Says Mrs.
F. B. Chambers
Women Show Remarkable
Aptitude for the Work,
Says Instructress in
Telling Of Progress

THE unique distinction OF being the
i first woman radio operator in the
world to be licensed might have satisfied
some women. but not Mrs, +. B. Cham
bers, OF 2046 Arch street. She also pos
sesses the distinction of being the only
woman licensed by Uncle Sam to teach
and experiment with the wireless
The war has not affected her license,
but has just given her an opportunity to
do her bit" in way that no other
woman could. Eleven hours each day
this pioneer woman spends in teaching
wireless work to men qualifying for
aviation service with the Government
and to men and women who are pre-
pairing themselves to fill any gap that
may confront the Government in this
branch Of service.
Never have we had such large
classes in radio work." Mrs. Chambers
said az she sat at the head of a long
table fitted with receivers and transmit
ters for eight students. But II Is only
as 1t is in all other branches of service
that may be of help TO the Government
In winning this war. People have re-
sponded nobly to all suggestions and de-
mands from Washington and prepared
ness is the watchword.
Now Teaching Girls
"I don't know that the Government
will feel called upon to recruit the women
who are training with me. but that
does not dampen their ardor. Many Of
the girls are taking up the work with
an idea TO volunteer their services should
the call come. while there are others
whose financial position is not SO as
sured that they could easily qualify for
positions with the best men. Seven Of
them are ready now to pass Government
examinations"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
Bows and Walks
he Hdiior "a Womdn's PaQc,

To the Editor Of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam--Is 1t bad form for a man to
llft his hat slightly instead OF rem wing IL
entirely ON meeting a lady?
where should a man walk when going up
the street with two girls? JACK.
IT IL petter form for a man to take
his hat OF entirely when bowing TO a
woman. It's quite right to tip your hat
10 man, but a woman should be shown
more courtesy
The man should always walk nearest
the street. 1t Is not good form 10
Walk between two women. The custom
OF walking on the outside edge of tha
pavement has come down through many
years, as have many other little
courtesies OF men to women. The man
walks near the street edge to shield the
woman from any dangers of traffic,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
st. Patrick Day Dessert

Soak two tablespoonfuls
granulated mint gelatin
in one-fourth cupful cold
water three minutes, and add
two cupfuls milk: then add
two-thirds cupful sugar.
Strain into Il dish, set in pan
containing ice water, cool
slightly; then beat until quite
stiff, using a wire whisk.
Add whites of three eggs
beaten until stiff and con-
tinue the beating until the
mixture will hold its shape.
Turn into a mold, first
dipped in cold water. Chill
thoroughly. remove from
riold and serve with sugar
and thin cream.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15

me war has divided women into two
great classes--those who care ana
those who do not care. Comes down 10
that-a matter of caring. TO some
Europe seems just across the street
and women are as solicitous for what
happens over there as though me
long next.door neighbors were having
their house seriously threatened with
fire. To others, as / have said Europe
is very far away.
Perhaps when the war is over those
who did not let the war become part
of their daily life will have regret. II
will be something TO regret, of course.
Turning down your country in period
of great trial.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
Employer Liked Bobbea Hair

70 shs Hdssef 0 Wofean's PoQe;
Dear Madam-I was yery much interestsd
ma am going to tell ~ the effect It had on on
Fpr many xsArs have been hampered by
tMsniy-e,s tslssi s,Sss AaT Snd on the sys of my
ns.sfssn:p. clipped my hair. i bobbsd iSs
Ias l.ssihg ne s psss lUnsss Sa sssn sssn
y nc Front .aa f...ss Is. % saii ss sssG BY ais z
bsesuss my Lsir 4 ncE always IN ~ perfect sfes
etsy N yises, ar employed a. 10 private @
knsSs :arms q this sits: a hrss s5s esSss he.
81 sSss sSsn se ssea e IL snPi2 sSa ,ss ds my
t4rpanos ceqsed died out, several day.
!el<.r c2stlne e ny employer said approx
I : q $ : Y 7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15

1. Not more thnn three pounds OF Victory
bread per person Is allowed each Week ,'s
rested for well: :to-do famiiiesi 60. n;
oatmeal. barley bread. etc. being used
instead Oue-haif pound Of butter.
which Includes that used for cooking.
is allowed per person.
3. The shiny appearance can be removed
- frcm q suit Of clothes by rubbing II
.N with n fine piece Of black emery paper.
Tho suit should be sponged with vine
gnr. too.
q. salt should never he added to potatoes
while they are boiling because II draws
sOme ef the mineral value out OF them.
II should be put In after the potatoes
arc drained.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
Baby Sleeps in Her Bed Tonight
~ a.. Editor Of Jyomon's Page.

& psar Madam wish to thank. you for
yosir klndness In getting me the little bed for
NV BAH Mrs II. called on me last Friday
,and told me could have the little bed;
have b n after the express man since sat
y busy y he Just brousht IL this, afternoon.
Mrs Il. was worried because she did not nave
itssH To- sive me the bed u certainly % ,har.
~ 9apser OF falling out. have made q
mattress and baby is, Sleeping in her bed
foS ber than being sapdwiched between two
cwsi-ups. Your kindness and your paper
thinss. Only persons in my place car under.
sfsn6 this wonderful value. and ] wish
@S~rvhody from the head Of the concern
5eSS And yourself especially. the most won
@~tfrst success At this writing am sending
VIZ xSrtsi ~ 4 letter of thanks for her wonderful
HiSiness. Al any time that you feel that
oSn help you In any way ! Will only be
sss siad 70 % 80. rhankins you tM,! sMsai3. re-
Thank you for your kind wishes. Sweet
dreams to that baby girl!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
"Candy Murphies"

a cupful and half of corn syrup. one
cupful CT water, one cupful Of molasses,
a pinch of cream OF tartar. Boil slowly
without stirring until II will form a bali
IN the fingers. Then remove from the
fire and beat with wooden paddle until
soft and. creamy. Pour on a cold slab
and when cocl knead and form into the
shape of potatoes. Roll in cinnamon.
RAE GOTTLIEB.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15

pieces and cook for thirty minutes or
longer. Pour into Il wet bread pan and
set in Il cool place. When cold slice
and dip In flour and saute.
Savory Rice--One cup rice with boil
ing water to cover well one teaspoonful
salt; two cups tomatoes one small
onion; one piece green or red pepper.
Wash and drain rice, add to boiling
salted water and cook rapidly until
soft. Drain. Cook tomatoes, onion. pep
per ten minutes. Add them to rice and
steam twenty minutes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15

i. Irish literature, II an amusing game to
be played on st. Patrick's night. Let
some one read aloud such famous
poems as THE Wearing o. the Green"
and now and then omit nm important
word. The point - TO see who can
SUPPLY the greatest number Of MISS
voted full suffrage, In North Dakota
no suffrage has been granted.
=. When walking In the street with two
women q man should not place himself
In the middle. but on the outside.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
Wear the Flowers
To the Editor Of Woman's pooe,

Dear Madam-When a young na,, sanas
= sIfi bunch OF rolets should she carry
mem n', a. or wear them on her dress when walk.
"" va ''e SFeet' FANNIE.
flowers should never be carried on
bouquet or violets may be attached 70
tne dress or coat OF walking suit. and
u is appropriate to wear one in this
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
Collie and Fox Terrier Want Homes
TO me Editor Of woman's Page:

=
Dear Madam---Not long ago took in
two dogs that ! think might get homes
throush your kind Offices; one. peavtiiu, sSI
mouths old, was following a maj man ana & tfied ed
I collar on, but was not advertised. and
has turned out to be high tumper-cah
The other cute little S;,.n .nd-Thite srdn,
\ tramp. who was going to sell him TO any
ono who would buy" He is a splendld watch watch
dog However. II by himself and and not not too
= 10Th have nice dispositions and have evil
dentiy been pets. either turned OUT OF ,s,d iost;
IKE thsmf OF course. 7 would want 70 ns be
wciild like to see now and then how they
were setting along. The collie wouid
- L would love to keep them myself. but am
boafdLg and employed during the 1sy's
Communications for Miss M; s. Will
be forwarded to her. Those VINO write
flrst will be first choice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
Using Up the Other Half

All meals offer a good chance TO use
"the other half" OF the pound for pound
purchase OF wheat and other cereals. But
luncheon is especially adopted to IT. Try
some OF these menus and recipes recon-
mended by the food administration:
Cornmeal with Leftover Meat
Oatmeal Me caroons Fruit Gelatin
Cocoa
tFE Savory Rice
Cornmeal Parkerhouse Rolls
Stewed Bananas In Syrup
III
Vegets BILE Soup
Baked Hominy and Cheese
Rice Flour Mullins
Norwegian Cornstarch Pudding
RECIPES
cornmeai with Leftover Meat---ln .
saucepan pour four cups boiling water
Of etock. add one teaspoonful ealt, one
hall tees2oonfm Ps3psr And sift l1 cns
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