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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
A Great Sermon.

Bishop George G. Clements, of the
African NJ. E. Church, preached to a
mixed congregation at the court
house last Sunday afternoon. 1t was
a clean, thoughtful discourse, deliver
ed forcefully, showing that the speaker
was a man of education and also full
of the spirit. Many of the whites in
the congregation shook his hand at
the conclusion of the services, bidding
him God speed in his great work. 1t
is an inspiration to hear such an able
man, it matters not the color of his
skin. He is evidently doing much to
elevate his race and his people are
justly proud Of him. He was born,
reared and educated in Alabama, but
at present is located in Louisville. His
work carries him to six or seven
States. The music rendered upon this
occasion was by the Church choir and
it was very inspiring.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
MEMORIAL SERVICE
The City Cemetery Visited By Hun.
dreds Last Thursday Afternoon,
Many Floral Designs.
GOOD SINGING, SPLENDID ADDRESSES

Decoration Day was appropriately
observed in this place last Thursday
afternoon. The hour of meeting was
O'Clock, and by that time the ceme-
terry was full of residents Of Columbia,
nearly all bringing flowers.
The exercises we're opened by sing
ing America" which was followed by
an address which was well worded and
well delivered, by Mr.. ]. r. GARRETT.
The flag over the graves Of two sell
diers was then raised, followed by a
song, "The Star Spangled Banner"
Mr.. L. G. Winfrer then delivered an
address on the proper care of the GEN.
etery. 1t was timely and well received.
This was followed by beautiful me-
mortal address by Rev. S. G. Shelley.
Ed. z. T. Williams was the master of
ceremonies, and at the conclusion he
dismissed the congregation with pray
er. Before the exercises commenced
the graves of departed loved ones we're
strewn with beautiful flowers. and
when the audience left for their re-
spective homes, an odor like that
that permenates grove of roses, per.
yaded the entire cemetery.
At this time the City of the Dead is
in clearly condition, due to the en-
ergy and management of the good
ladies of the community.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
At Union.

The Memorial Day service was q
great success at Union Cemetery last
Thursday. A large company of men
did actual service" in cleaning Of
and identifying the grounds 10 the
morning-while numbers of people
from all sections were gathering and
the ladies spread dinner.
After dinner a memorial sermon was
preached by Rev. B. T. Watson, on
Immortality"
Judge 81. c. Baker was called upon
and made a telling address on the
Gospel of Good Roads," Much in
terest is being awakened in the com
munity and immediate steps are 60
ing to be taken to make a good roaC
from Gradyyille to Columbia. State
aid will be appropriated and thi;
thoroughfare will be made and met
tied in good order.
The graves Of the cemetery were
decorated with flowers and everybody
felt the day had been well spent.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
Short Honeymoon.

On Thursday, the 23rd, ult., after a
long courtship, Miss Mary Roach,
daughter of Mr.. N. R Roach, this
county, and Mr.. Ed James, who lived
in the same neighborhood, were mar
ried. The young husband was in the
last call, and on Monday forenoon of
the 9th, ult., he babe adieu to his
young bride and left for Camp Taylor.
1t matters not how much longer the
war continues, if he keeps his health
he will be in the service until hostili-
ties cease. 1t has now been on nearly
four years, and signs of peace are not
in sight.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
Notice.

This day came J L. Feese and H. S.
Simpson and produced a petition. ask
ing that change be made from Little
Cake voting precinct and Casey Greek
voting precinct to the Egypt voting
precinct. 1t appearing to the satisfac-
ton of the court that said change is
proper to be made, it is therefore or
dered that the boundry line OF Egypt
voting precinct be so changed as to
include the additional territory and
to run as follows, viz: Beginning at
the old Wade place to aid including
Henry Corbin's, thence to and includ-
ing John E. Burton's place, (known as
the Rufus Jones farm thence to and
including Dock Harden, thence to and
including Qrom Little Cake precinct)
John W. Buttons place, known as
old Damron place. thence to and in
GLIDING ]. L. Feese's farm, known as
the Gadberry farm, thence to and in
Guiding Mary HadleY's farm, thence
to and including Henry Simpsons
farm, thence to the Joe Denton farm,
including him.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
PENICK CURRY.
An Adair County Horse Jocky, I'm
personates An Officer, and Is
Locked Up.
WELL KNOWN ON JOCKY STREET

tanned the following:
When is "nut" not "nut?"
United States Commissioner Craft
had this weighty question to answer
yesterday when Penick Curry, charged
with impersonating a United States
officer and forgery, gave evidence of
having suddenly gone insane. Curry
made hideous "faces, pulled his ears,
nose and eyes, and pretended not to
be able to understand questions, or
who, where or what he was. Com
missioner Craft fixed his bond at $500
for his appearance for a preliminary
hearing morrow morning at 10
O'Clock. He was lodged in the county
Jail to ''cool off," as Commissioner
Craft expressed it.
Curry was arrested by 1. s. Kittel,
Of the Quartermaster's Depot at JEFF
fersonville, Ind where Curry was
formerly employed In the affidavit,
sworn to by the arresting officer, it is
charged that Curry, between April %
and May %. by impersonating United
States officer, forged numerous checks
1t is charged that Curry wore a badge,
as is furnished employees at the Jeffer-
sonville Depot, and would show the
badge. He was cashed, and if he
were not known would show the badge.
He was never refused when he pro-
duced the badge. According to the af.
fidavit Curry used the following sigma
lures on the checks, So. W. Curry
"P. V. Curry" and "Melby Page"
H. t CASTILLO, of the Kaufman.
Straus Company, John W. Reid and
G. R. Howard, of The Howard Com.
pany, and A. J. Marchal, assistant
treasurer of the J. Bacon & Sons Com.
pany, are named as material witnesses
AS Curry sat in the United States
Marshal's office yesterday before be-
ing brought before Commissioner
Craft, to all appearances he was il
good health and normal However, he
suddenly drew his face into variou:
contortions. For time no one noticed
what he was doing. When one of the
officers noticed the "maneuvers" the
prisoner was going through he asked
him "Why the faces?" This did not
bring an answer from Curry, who con
tinued to draw his mouth in every
position imaginable
More questions were put to the pris
oner, but none brought forth an an
swer. When taken before Commits
sioner Craft, who had been notified Of
the "queer acting" of Curry, Commits
sioner Craft said: "You seem to be
pretty good at pretending. First
you pretend to be an officer of thu
United States and now you pretend
to be crazy"
After Curry had been taken away
Commissioner Craft said he thought
it was very poor "camoulfage" anc
that the prisoner might regain hi
mind" before Thursday.
Curry was brought out last Thurs
day for trial and after being held owe
he stated to the Judge that he wa
not crazy; that he was just fooling
1t looks very much like he will max
trip up the road
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Last week we stated in an introduc-
tory that Mr.. G R. Reed was the
manager in the Red Cross Drive,
which was a mistake. He was the
manager in the fight for the sale of
the Third Liberty Bonds, and was
very successful. While he was active
in the Red Cross work, he was not the
manager, Mr.. J. r. Garrett holding
that position In the drive for s43, 0OC
in Liberty Bonds Mr.. Reed and his
lieutenants were s28. 900 over the top,
and the compliment he received from
headquarters was also intended for his
workers, and the patriotic people OF
Adair county who bought bonds.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
Personals.

Mr.. c. W. Strange, Burkesville, was
here Monday.
Mr.. Hugh Noe, Stanford, was here
a few days since.
Mr.. G. W. Brockman, Amandaville,
was here Monday.
Mr.. John Q. Alexander was in Co.
lumbia last Thursday.
Mr.. J. b. Pickett, CampbellsvilIe.
was here few days ago.
Mr.. c. A. Burkholder, Campbells-
vile, was here recently.
Mr.. ]. f. Patteson was in Cave City
and Louisville last week.
Mr.. R. f. Paull's condition is about
same as last week s report.
Mr.. ]. G. Mckee, travelling sales
man, was here last Friday.
Mr. Jas. Suddarth made a business
trip to Louisville last week.
Mrs. E. f. Mullinix, who has been
quite sick, is now able to sit up.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Graham, Greens.
burg, visited in Columbia last Thurs
day.
Mr.. L. o. Taylor, Frankfort, was
here day or two the first of the
week.
Mr.. Horace Massie, wife and chill.
dren, Taylor county, visited here last
Sunday.
Mrs. Collins Bridgewater, Louis
vile, arrived last week for an extend
ed visit.
Mr.. J. NJ. Sandusky and wife, Brad.
louisville, visited here the latter part
of last week.
Mr.. Robert Caskey, Campbellsville,
made a business trip to Columbia a
few days ago.
Miss Annie Kinnaird, Of Red Lick,
sister of Mrs James Menzies, visited
here last week.
Miss Emma LuttreH, Font Hill,
was heie Friday, en- route home, from
Bowling Green.
Mrs. W. H. Golf and children, Of
Monticello, visited relatives in Co.
lum bia last week.
Mr.. W. R. Lyon and Mr.. G W.
Whitlock visited their trade here a
few days since.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. K. Young and
their children spent last week in Cum
berland county.
Mr.. Chelcie Barger left for Louis
vile last week with the view of &C
cepting a position.
Miss Mary Trabue, who has been
quite sicki for several weeks, is re-
ported some better.
Miss Katie Murrell is spending few
days with Misses Maggie and Mary
Chandler, Campbellsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Reed, of Car
thage, Tenn, are visiting Mrs. Reeds
pArenls, Judge and Mrs. G. T. Her.
riford, and,other relatives.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Golf, late of Cum
berland county, have become residents
of Columbia and are occupying the res
idence in Russell Heights, recently
erected by Mr. J. 81. Golf. Mr.. and
Mrs. Golf are the parents of j. H.,
Walter and Dallas Golf, who have
been living here for a number of
years, and well known over the coun-
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

News has reached here that Albert
Burton, who shot and killed Marvin
Conover, who was deputy iailer, if
teen years ago, and who was sent to
the penitentiary for life, was recently
parolled, and that he is now working
on farm in Franklin county, not far
from Frankfort. The crime was will
full murder, and Burton should have
remained behind the walls.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Rev. j. S. Chandler will probably
leave the Hospital at Baltimore, Md I,
in two weeks for his home, in Camp
bellsville. The last letter from his
bedside stated that he was doing fine
ly. He is an able minister and a fav-
orite in Adair county. His many
friends in Columbia will be glad when
the news comes that he has beeen full
lY restored.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

One of the finest rains that ever
visited this section came last Sunday.
1t was very much needed, and at this
time you can almost see vegetation
growing. We take it that the rain
was general over the county. 1t also
afforded tobacco season and acres
were set Monday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Parties who have been over the
county in the last few days, say there
was never such prospect for wheat.
A great deal will be ready to harvest
in two weeks
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
For Sale.

My home in Columbia, located on
Greensburg street. New house, modern
in every respect, two and one quarter
acres Of land, good garden, stock pas
ture with good spring. Well at the
door. For further information see
Bruce Montgomery.
32-tf. W. E. McCandless.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Bro. Kirby Smith will preach at the
Christian church this, Wednesday
night, and it is requested that full
attendance of both men and women
to hear the sermon as we'll as to
make arrangements about the prepa
ration for the dinner for the attend
ance at the Convention of said church
on Saturday and Sunday next.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Mr.. ]. N. Edmunds, who was part
owner and managing editor of the
Russell County Advance, died on May
26, and leaves wife and children. He
was victim of consumption.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Mr.. W. o. Hendrickson, of Camp
bellsville, is an enterprising man and
he knows the worth of printers ink.
He is an agent for the sale of the Max
we'll car, and he advertised the same
in the News. Last week he sold 10
S. Beard, an Adair county man, a
fine machine.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
Minimum Carloads. Butter EGGS
and Poultry.

The Poultry and Egg Section of the
Food Administration advises US that
during the period between June LIST
and September Is, 1913, licensees will
be permitted to make carload ship
ments of dressed poultry and eggs or
mixed cars of butter, eggs and poultry
in CARROTS Of not less than 10000 lbs.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

The County Clerk of Adair County
has recently issued the following mar
riage licenses: Luther Wright and
Georgia Ann Morgan: Ed James and
Mary Roach; G. M. Kelsey and Carrie
Wilkerson.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Sheriff Cortez Sanders and his
deputy, Geo. Coffey, conveyed Rollin
Stephens, who was sentenced to serve
three years in the penitentiary for Sc
duction, and Virvin Bryant. who was
convicted for house breaking and given
one year, to Frankfort last week.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

The meeting which has been in
progress for two weeks at the Baptist
church will close this (Tuesdy) night.
Since the beginning there have been
quite a number of additions to the
church.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

1t is estimated that over one hun
bred young men in Adair county will
register to day, June 5, who have be-
come 81 years old since June 5, 1917.
These young men will likely be called
the oath of this month.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Next Saturday if you will watch
you will see partial eclipse of the
sun. 1t will be total in some portions
of the United States.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
Public Sale.

l will sell at my home, at Garlan
on Saturday, June Sth.
l Good brood mare.
l Good aged family horse.
Nice Jersey heifer.
10 Head of sheep and lambs.
Farming tools, &c.
32-1t. S. G. Neat.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
To Stone and Cement Contractors.

We will, as soon as practicable, let
a contract for the construction of a
stone and concrete dam, IS feet long
by II feet high across Russell's creek
one mile below Columbia. Any CON-
tractor interested ia bidding on this
work call on Farmers Mill Co.,
32.tf. Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
Successful Operation.

Miss Maud Bradley, in company
with her mother, went to Louisville,
some days ago, for an operation, which
was performed last week, and it was
very successful, so writes Mrs. Brad
ley. The patient will be able to re-
turn home in a very short time.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

In order to get the people to substi-
tute fish fol- meat as far as possible
the government will make shipments
of Florida fish to Louisville and other
cities by the carloads.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Lieutenant 10 Hurt, 10 NJ. Rosen-
field, Robt. Summers, Felix and Bry-
an Royse, and Sam Duvall recently
sailed for France. Robt. Willis, Ed
Woodbridge, Clarence Jackman, Ralph
Hurt, Velmer Aaron, Luther Antle,
and True Akers have been over there
for some time.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Mr.. II. B. Ingram bought of c. G.
Jeffries, real estate agent, the resi-
dence on Merchant street. now occu-
pied by Cortez Sanders, and formerly
owned by R. o. Keltner, for $1,000
cash. 1t will be several months before
Mr.. Ingram will be given possession.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
Another Big Draft Call for June ID.

Another big draft call has been is
sued for June 81. Two hudred thou.
sand men are summoned to the train
ing camps of the nation, $4,000 to re-
port at Camp Taplor.
County and State quotas have not
been announced.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
Repair Shop.

1 have rented..the Kearnes brick
shop, and with full set of tools, 1 am
ready to do all kinds of automobile re-
pairing 10 E. Flowers
3l-3t.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Charlie Browning has two mares
that brought two mare mule colts this
spring. AT one day old one of the
colts measured A inches, the other
one AL inches This is unusual,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

In giving the names of the teachers
who were awarded first-class certifi.
Gates, the name of Miss Nellie Huffa-
ker was unintentionally omitted
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

The berry pickers of this county
who went to Warren county have re-
turned They report that they did
not make expenses.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
Notice.

will pay you the market price in
cash for your chickens and eggs
1926. Geo. Mclean
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

ED. Tobias Huffaker will preach at
Disappointment school house next
Sunday, June 9th, at IL O'Clock a. m.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Darnell Bros. will sing at Smiths
Chapel, near Cane Valley, next Sum-
day afternoon. Every body invited.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
Singing al GradyvllIe.

Prof. A. 6. Hill will hold singing
at Gradyville next Saturday night
and Sunday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

How long and weary is the road
back home after hard trip to town
on bad road?
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

good road is the avenue that gives
new life to a rundown community.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

A nice line of mems odd pants at
right prices, at Casey Jones Store.
80 1t.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Four or five rain coats have been
left at the Graded School building.
The owners can have them by paying
for this notice.
32-1t Ambrose Williams.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

A big line of men and boys hats at
prices to close out, at Casey Jones
Store. 32-lt.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

There are none who have such poor
highways as those who will not have
good ones.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Settles and Porch Swings at Casey
Jones Store 32.1t
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Twelve or fifteen additions to the
Baptist Church, by letter and pro.
fession and baptism up TO this date.
The meeting will close TO- night.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Has the Good Roads fever reached
your home yet?
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

A farm with poor roads is certainly
a heavy burden.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05
Good Roads.

Eternal maintenance is the price
we must pay for good roads.
Good roads to-day mean prosperity
tomorrow.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

A nice line of mems and ladies Rain
Coats Priced to sell, at Casey Jones
Store 32lt
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Baptizing this, Tuesday afternoon.
at the Harris bridge
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-06-05

Ernest Harris lost good work mule
last Friday.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-15
FoR sALE

Trnctor and nsw power hay press
Apply At HI1A con oIrfIcE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-15

The following colored selects vii
entrain for Camp Dix, N. j., on o.
about August %:
Moses Chas. Brooks, Park Hall
VIM. e. Courtney, Hermanville
Geo. Arthur Scott, Beauvue
Richard DRde, Mechanicsyilie
VIM. Arthur Bond, MOrganza
Jos. McKsldry Jordan, Hollywood
Jesse Cant, Cameron
VIM. Briscoe Curtis, Blackstone
Chas. HI. Jones, River Springs
Jas. r. Hungerford, Pearson
Aionzo Fenwick, Pearson
Jos. Hiilery Neale, Leonardtown
George d. Forrest, Washington
Jas. Francis Barnes, Beachville
Lewis Grover Trent, Compton
j. Herman Cooper, Park Halt
Thomas Holly, MechanicsviIle
VIM. Arthur BomDrvilie. Compton
Joseph r. Edison, Pearson
Thomas Barnes, Drayden
James +. Dorsey, Abel
Jos, Lse Edwards, Hollywood
Ernest Barber, ST. Mary's City
Harry Alex. Thomas, Hurry
Arthur Philip Thomas, California
Wilbur N. Smith, NidRo
James GLADDEN., Mullins, w Va.
Harry Thompson. Washington
George Clayton, Bt 4eo's. LELAND
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-15
Registration Officers.

The Local Board met on Tuesday last
and appointed the following gentlemen
10 act 40 registrars at the coming &C.
lective draft registration 70 be held In
September
W District. Lewis e. Tennison and
Ernest B0hanan.
End District Phil @. Medley and Geo.
b. Cecil
Bird District Once. Harry NJ. Jones
and Charles w. Foxwell.
Attn District Henry ]. Garner and
Edelen Cough.
9Th District -Jamea W. Herbert and
VIM FsChenley.
H. Eek Jones.
7th District -. Marshall Dent, Jr.,
and Ernest ID. Burch.
9th District--G. Frank Dent and Jno.
w. Jones.
9th District = Edward 7. Adams.