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The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
Flag Service.

There were special services at the
Presbyterian church last Sunday
morning, the occasion being the I'M
yelling of the service flag. 1t uow
contains eleven stars, young men who
have gone to the army from the
Church and Sunday-school. When
the veil was Withdrawn the eleven
names were called by Mrs. W. ].
Flowers. This was followed by So
10 keep the Home Fires Burning"
touchingly rendered by Mrs. Banks
dale Hamlett The pastor, Rev. B.
7. Watson, then delivered a short but
very appropriate discourse.
Mrs. Thomas Tarlton Watson, whose
husband is in the trenches, presented
her little SOD, who never saw his
father, and took the vows to rear it
in the nurture and admonition of the
Lord, solemn ceremony, and it was
baptized
The Quartette sung by Mrs G. M.
Russell, Miss Mary Grissom: Messrs.
M. L. Grissom and J. f. Flowers was
beautiful.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
Left For Camp Taylor.

Last Sunday afternoon a mixed au-
dience filled the court auditorium, the
occasion being nineteen colored men,
who were present, and who were to
leave for the army at o, clock Monday
morning. After roll call the boys were
addressed by Thos. Laslie, a colored
minister, who was followed by Judge
W. W. Jones. the latter being follow
ed by Prof. U S. Bradshaw, of color.
All the speeches contained much
wholesome advice and 1t was we'll re-
ceived by the enlisted men.
The following are the names of the
ones who left:
Spencer Penick, Frank Flowers,
Jas. B. Burress, Leslie Hurt, Bradley
Ewing, Proctor Garnett, Jake Do
honey, AID Taylor, Sam Bess Newly,
Harley King, Krank Coe, Resen Ew-
ing, NJ. M. Cheatham, Will Frazer,
Charles Motley, Lester Smith, Her
schel Hunter, Will Stone, Robt.
Haskins.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
Drowned.

Mr.. E. L. Sinclair, this place, re-
ceived message from his brother, AL
vim Sinclair, last Thursday morning,
stating that his son, James, twelve
years old. had been drown in the Ohio
river, at the foot of 23rd street, Louis
vile When the message came the
body had not been found. There
were no particulars, and the SUPPOSE
tion is that young Sinclair and some
other boys we're in the river, bathing,
when he lost his life. Mr. Sinclair
further stated that il his son was
found, his remains would be brought
here for burial.
The Courier-Journal in speaking of
the drowning says: The Sinclair boy,
his brother and two other boys went
to the river and were bathing. Mel
Their of the boys could swim, and
while padding in the water the Sim
clair lad was suddenly heard crying
for help. The water was not more
than four feet deep, but he went
down for the last time. The life saw
ers we're notified and a search was
made for the body, but up to Thurs.
day morning it had not been found.
LATER The body was found Fri
day, fifteen miles below where the ac-
cident occurred. The burial was 10
Louisville.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
August Eighth.

The people of Columbia and out in
the county should bear in mind that
on the 9Th of August, afternoon and
evening, one of the greatest patriotic
plays ever thrown upon the screen
will be at the Paramount Theater.
Draft 258 IS the name of the play and
Mabel Tallaferro will be the principal
actress. If you are patriotic lay aside
your work for few hours and come
in and see this wonderfully, interest
ing and thrilling production. The
United States calvary takes part in
the play. You cannot afford to miss
it.. Come, and bring your children
give them an opportunity of seeing a
sight they will never forget Remem-
Der the date, Thursday August sth.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
To the taxpayers Of Adair County

At the 1918 session of the General
Assembly of Kentucky the new tax
law was passed abolishing the office of
County Assessor and creating the Of
fee of County Tax Commissioner.
The new law says it shall be the duty
of the tax payers of the county to ap-
pear at the office Of the County Tax
Commissioner from July 1st to Octe-
Der 31st, inclusive, and to furnish
said County Tax Commissioner a list
of their property of all kinds and de-
scriptions that said Commissioner is
required to assess under law. My Of
fee will be open every day except Sum-
day. l kindly ask the tax payers of
Adair county to appear at my office as
early as possible and give me their list.
L. II Jones,
36 If, County Tax Commissioner.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
Passing of a Good Man.

Mr.. W. A. Chandler, who was one
of Campbellsville's best citizens, died
at his late home Monday Of last week.
He was sixty-six years old, and until
stricken with disease, he was an &C.
tive merchant in his home town. He
was an honest and obliging man, full
of sympathy and ever ready to do his
bit for the unfortunate. In religion
he took issue with all the other Chand-
lers, save his own family. He was a
devout Catholic and was buried in st,
Augustine Cemetery, Lebanan, after
services by Father Hogarty. Peace
to his memory, sympathy for his wife
and children.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
Notice..

The Fiscal Court of Adair Co., KY.
will meet at the courthouse in Co
lumbia. KY, on Wednesday, Aug,
7th, for the purpose Of receiving bids
for the building Of pike, under State
supervision, from at point on the
Columbia g. Liberty road, near the
residence Of B. G. Redmon to ]. B.
Burton store, according to plans and
specifications on file in the Adair
County Court Clerks office. Also to
receive prices on Traction Engine
from IL to 16 horse power, inclusive.
The court reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
w. S. Sinclair, Judge A. C. C.
3o-2t
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
NOTICE.

Unless the Allies rally to-day and
buy Season Tickets, the Germans will
capture the Chautauqua.
The Chautauqua is an American in.
stitution and is endorsed by President
Wilson and Teddy" Roosevelt.
Every season Ticket you buy is a
blow at the Kaiser and his kind Of
government.
Support the Chautauqua and Free
Government. Buy Season Tickets NOW.
John ". Flowers, Chmr.
Ticket Cont.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
To Drivers of Automobiles
and Other Vehicles.

My mother, Mrs. Mary T. Harvey,
is very i'll Noise is very disturbing
TO her and greatly Injuries her chances
for recovery. 1 earnestly request,
therefore, that when driving through
or near the street which runs from
Burkesville Street up to the Columbia
High School Building that you please
drive as quietly as possible. Also,
that you will whenever possible avoid
driving through this street, which is
sometimes called "Frazer Avenue
Your kind attention to this request
will win the generous appreciation of
our family.
Very Respectfully yours,
John T. Harvey
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
Public Sale.

Geo. NJ, and R. II. Johnston, having
been drafted into the q. S. Army, 1
will sell the following property as
their agent on Saturday Aug. 3, 1918,
at the old Johnston home near Mill
town.
3 brood mares.
3good work mules
2 yearling colts l two year old.
l good milch COW.
20 head of hogs.
Terms II months with good security.
Joe E. Johnston.
j. S. Breeding, auctioneer.
40-2t
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$iIO an Acre,

A big deal in Hardin county farm
property was made Wednesday when
c R Merrifeld sold the Lewis Wal
ker place of 200 acres, near Glendale,
to W. P.Summers, of Columbia at s11O
an acre. Possession will be given jan
uary 1. Mr.. Summers is a brother of
B. Z. Summers, of Glendale, j. T.
Sanders, real estate, agent made the
sale. E. Town News.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
will Enter the Army.

The following young men Of this
place, who had been accepted for linn
tied service in the army, were called
last week and left for Syracuse, New
York, Tuesday morning:
Ray Flowers.
Geo. Montgomery,
Geo. Hum,
Ben Hutchinson,
Menry Conoyer.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
Badly Hurt.

Last Monday as Porter Pollard was
entering Columbia, in buggy, his
horse ran off and near the residence of
Mr.. Gordon Montgomery Mr.. Pollard
was thrown from the vehicle and
badly hurt, but not seriously. He was
carried into the home of Mr.. Mont
gomery where he remain several
hours.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

Mr.. Blame Drye, who was born
and reared at Charlottesville, and
who, some years ago, frequently made
Columbia as travelling salesman,
died at Lewisburg, Kan, last week.
At one time he was acquainted with
all the young people of this place.
His remains we're brought to Brad
louisville, and the funeral discourse
was preached by Ed. j. @. Montgom-
cry.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

A good rain in the Milltown country
last Tuesday afternoon. Russell's
creek was almost past fording. 1t
was very much needed. The rains
that have fell lately have not been
general, and some sections of the
county is dry. 1t will take a soaking
rain to materially revive the corn and
tobacco crops in some localities.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

S. NJ. Sanders & Co., Campbellsville,
have bern carrying an sad" in this
paper for several weeks, and we. have
not a doubt but they have realized
good results from it. They are excel
lent gentlemen and make an effort to
please their customers. They carry a
full line of every thing kept in store
of its magnitude. When you visit
their place of business and do not see
on display what you want, let your
wishes be known and you will be &C
commodated. They are conveniently
located, on Main street.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
Died in Russell.

Mrs. Flanagan, who was the mother
of DR.. W. G. D. Flanagan, of James
town, died the firsJ of last week at
her late home, on Wolf Greek. She
was close to eighty years old and was
a lady that her neighbors will greatly
miss. The funeral was largely attend
ed.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
Struck::by Lighting.

News reached here last Wednesday
that a daughter of Ben Lane, who
lives near Camp Knox, was struck by
the afternoon before. 1t was
a terrible shock but it is said that the
girl is getting we'll.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

Dink Durham, of Oampbellsville,
received three hundred lambs and
sixty hogs, at Midtown last Friday.
They were bought from different par
ties. He paid Is and 16 cents for the
lambs, and 16 and II cents for the
hogs.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

If you want to spend an enjoyable
week, come to Columbia and attend
the chautauqua. High class music,
and the best talent on the lecture
platform will be here to make ad-
dresses.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
For Sale.
Ohio River Salt, z bushel bar
rels, $4.85 per barrel.
37-tf. young & Hutchison.

The Columbia Drilling Co. will
start drilling for oil on Caney Fork,
Adair county, near Coburg, this week.
The machinery has arrived and a
thorough test will be made. Drilling
is still in progress on Harrodsfork.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

From the moment the Original
Strollers Quartette opens the program
on the first afternoon, and Alexander
Cairns, the gifted orator, delivers his
great war lecture DISSEMINATION"
down to the last night, when Hann's
Jubilee Singers send forth the sweet
strains Of southern songs as only real
darkies can render them, and George
P. Bible, another mastery speaker,
delivers his lecturette, "Carry On" as
the closing feature of the Chautauqua
there will not be an idle moment.
They will be here to day.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

We are informed that Mr.. w. P.
Summers, of this place, has purchased
a valuable farm in Hardin county,
near Glendale, consideration, $4,000.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

Remember and attend the meeting
of the old soldiers at Weed the It'll
and 9Th of August. An all round
haDdshaking and good speeches, plen-
ty to eat.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

Cnrtis McGaha and BeSsis Holt, who
live in the eastern section of Adair
procured licenses to marry, from the
county court clerks Office
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

Mr.. s. 81. Mitchell and DR.. Frank
Winfrey went to the formers farm,
near Breeding, few days ago, Coon
hunting. They killed one and thirty
squirrels.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

A lady will be here next Thursday
to demonstrate home ecomics. She
She will be at the institute in the
afternoon at o'clock. On Friday
afternoon, same hour, at Graded
school gymnasium.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

The following young men, known in
this section, joined the Navy last
week: Ernest Pierce, Barkerton, KY,
Estill Burchett, Lula, KY, Hulon
Wesley, jamestown, KY. Oscar A
Rowe, Rowena. KY, 1sam E. Sears,
Pellyton, KY. Herschel Pierce, Baker
ton, KY.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

LosT:-In Columbia, key ring with
bunch of keys Leave at News Office
and get reward.
D. M. Moore, Garlin, KY.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

Flowers & Patteson are selling out
their stock of goods and will quit
business. Mr.. Flowers has joined the
colors, and Mr.. Patteson will seek
business elsewhere.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
Lecture on Commercial Fertilizers.

Mr.. E. l.. Harrison, Manager of the
Associated Co-operators Of Kentucky,
and State President of the Farmers
Union, Lexington, will lecture to the
Farmers of Adair County. Monday,
Angst 5th, p. N. at the Courthouse
on buying, uses, and manufacture of
Commercial fertilizers. Samples and
charts will be used for demonstration.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

Commencing to-day Columbia will
be lively the remainder of the week.
The Chautauqua is on and many Wis
itors are in town.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

The Institute will sing at the
courthouse this Tuesday night, and
Prof. A. Q. Burton will give drama
tic recital. No charge and everybody
invited.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

One month and three days from the
date of this paper unit the Lindsey
Wilson and the Graded School opens.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

We urge all who owe US on accounts
and notes to come in and settle. We
need the money. See our lad" in
this paper.
Jeffries Hardware Store.
39.2t
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

8All ladies who want to knit socks,
be at the Red Cross rooms this We'd
nesday afternoon from to 4 o'clock.
Mrs. w. A. Hines.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31
Personals.

Mr.. Tyler Marshall visited his trade
here Friday.
Mr.. S. F. Smith, of Burkesville, was
here recently.
Mr.. R. o. Jones, of Somerset, was
here a few days ago.
~ Mr.. Eli Strange has returned from
Lynch, Harlan county.
Mrs. Mary HarveY's condition is
thought to be some better.
Mr.. Il B SGlpin was over, from
Campbellsville, last Thursday.
Mr.. J. D. Sharp and wife, of Amau-
daville, were here last Thursday.
MIR. and Mrs. Strong Hill and son,
of Glasgow, we're here Thursday.
Hon Lilburn Phelps, of the James
town bar, was here last Thursday
. Mr.. G. W. Nhitlock, [Gampbells-
Vile, met our grocsrsfnen few days
ago.
and Mrs W C. Yates, who now
live in Boone county,swere here last
week.
Mr. and Mrs Leo Baldauf, Louisville,
arrived Saturday night for few days
visit.
Mr.. ]. T. Govdy and Mr.. Clyde
Crenshaw, Campbellsvilfe, we're here
Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. P. n. Conover and lit
tie daughter, Elizabethtown, arrived
! last week.
Messrs. j. L. Hale and Leonard Will
son, Russell Springs, we're here Sum-
day night.
]. W. Kimble, julius Gaskin and L.
E. Darnell, Russell Springs, were
here Friday.
Mr.. n. A. Moss, well-known lumber
dealer, Louisville, was in Columbia a
few days ago.
Mr.. Alex. Bryant, WIN lives in Indi-
ana, is visiting at the home Of Mr..
Walker Bryant.
Gordon English, who has been in
Louisville for some time, is at home
for the present.
Mr. j. Newman and Mr. o. V.
Willett. Louisville, were in Columbia
few days since.
Mr.. Weston Holt, jamestown, was
in Columbia a few nights ago, en-
route to Louisville.
Master Carl Smith, of Monticello,i is
visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. B. Smith.
Mr.. II. K Alexander, of Burkes-
vile, was calling upon our grocery.
men last Thursday.
Mr.. John c. West and V. Sullivan
who work industrial insurance, were
here one day last week.
Mr.. Frank Toliver, Columbia, Tenn,
the well-known mule buyer, was here
several days of last week.
Mr.. j. H. Pickett, who is in the life
insurance business, was over from
Campbellsville last week.
Messrs. ]. G. Stephens, o. A. Rowe
Rowena, and Estill Burchett Lula,
were here few days since.
Mr.. Barksdale Hamlet and Mr..
Count Suits made a business trip Il
and from Burkesyille last Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Diddle, Adair.
vile, who are sojourning at James
town, came down to Columbia last
Fridry.
Mr.. Wrlker Bryant accompanied his
daughter, Miss Dollie, to Bardstown
Sunday, where she will visit severa
weeks.
Mr.. ]. A. Wilmore and wife arrived
from Louisville last Saturday night
They are at the home of Mr.. 81. A
Walker.
Mr.. lobe Hughes, Quanah, Texas,
whose wife and children have been
here for some weeks. arrived last Fri
day afternoon.
Miss Katie Murrell, who attended
the Tennessee University, Knoxville
six weeks, returned home last Satur.
day afternoon.
Miss Lille Judd, who has been will
her brother, Lieut.. r. D. Judd, ant
wife, Fort, Screven, Ga, returned
home Monday.
Mrs. Josephine Rowe and her Sol
Will, Mrs. W. H Flowers and Mis-
Cecil Conover visited at Bowling
Zen last week.
DR.. r. Y. Hindman and Mr.. ]. E
a., roe%
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

The Institute is in session and the
town Is full of teachers.
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

MY price is the Lowest on Paris
Green. ]. f. Neat.
39-2t
The Adair County news., 1918-07-31

40-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-29
BRITISH Nays WORK
Shown IN PICTURES
Group of $50 Remarkable Photos
Placed on View at Corcoran
Gallery Of Art.

What is said to be the most re-
markable pictorial review Of British
naval activities during the war open
ed at o'clock this afternoon at the
corcoran Gallery Of Art. One hun
dred and eighty actual photographs
Of the operations of all branches of
the British navy and few of the
operations Of ships of the American
Navy. lent by the British admiralty.
through the bureau Of information.
show in the fullest degree the latest
and most improved methods Of les
SEEMING the submarine terror. which
had resulted in the closing days Of
the war in rendering the kaiser's
underseas boats almost a negligible
factor in warfare.
A few of the most remarkable Of
the photographs, which are colored in
natural tints. show the manner of
dropping and the results Of depth
bombs, the most potent means Of COM
batting the U-boats. Some of these
show the oil film over the water. sig
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-29
VAUGHAN GIRL PLANNED
TO LEAVE; NOTE. PROVES
Wrote Message Requesting Step
father Not to Aid Mother in
Search for Her.

That Frances Olive Vaughan, the
Central High School sophomore. who
disappeared from the family home at
900 I street northwest last Friday
morning, had planned to leave is evil
denced from letter found yesterday
by her mother. Mrs. John M. Brow
nell. t
The letter. which was addressed to
her stepfather, was discovered in the
girls bedroom. The stepfather was
asked not to aid her mother in the
search for her after she left home.
Mention also was made that she had
taken from the bank of her brother
Basil, s11. which she hoped the step
father would repay. Her object after
leaving the family home. she said,
was to go into business.
Mrs. Roxene Brownell says she
knows of no influence on the part OF
any of the neighbors which may have
caused her daughter to leave home.
She also asserted that tailor on a
nearby street reported to her that
he saw the girl leave, last Friday
morning, carrying two pasteboard
boxes and a bag.
Friends of the girl have reported to
her mother that they have seen Fran
ces in. Washington twice since her
disappearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-29
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths were reported to the
health department for the past twenty-four
hours:
James P. speck, 90, 225 18th place north
west.
avenue.
Columbus Cracroft, IS. Providence Hospital.
William Driscoll, IS, Casualty Hospital.
Augusta Landerkin, 81, 1882 Emerson street
northeast.
northeast.
east.
Mosby Williams, 90, 319 street northeast.
Emma Coleman. 81 200 Shad row. above v.
Lavinia Warner, Il, 1881 P street
Agnes P. Jackson, IS. 1851 18th street
Bernice Hyman, II. Bowen road. Anacostia.
Margaret Marsh, So, on Southern railway,
en- route to District of Columbia.
/ Peter Colbert. 70. POSI- II street.
Frank Cole, As, Emergency Hospital.
Joseph A. Hinton. months. 4ss ,eh street
southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-29
Commission of Inquiry Named.

COPENHAGEN, Thursday, Novem-
Der 2S-The council of peoples COM
missaries has appointed a commission
to investigate charges that German
treatment of prisoners of war has
been contrary to international law.
The commission includes Karl Trim
Eduard Bernstein, under secretary in
the ministry of finance; Prince Schoe-
mach, Heinrich Dove, privy councillor.
and representatives of several gov
ernmental departments. The chair
man will be Prof. Schmuecking of
Marburg University.
The commission is ordered to take
test imony under oath and expel guilty
persons from the army. In certain
conditions criminal prosecution may
be ordered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-29
TAKE UP SECRET APPLIANCE.
Members Selected for Board Of
Arvnv n3snaru

Coils. Charles R. Alley and Daniel
I. Sultan. general staff, and Maj. King
sley Twining, air service. have been
constituted board to investigate all
questions concerning the development
of certain secret appliances with a
view to their transference to the
proper agency Of the War Department
for further development Of the inven-
lions and the construction and test of
full sized models. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-29
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Herbert n. Greenfield and Elsie Newman.
John Buyser Of Elizabeth, n. J., and Julia e.
Thompson Of Atlanta, Ga.
Maurice F. Mcdonald, o. s. n, and Eta N.
Milstcad of this city.
William s. Pratt and Ethel B. Noe.
Laurence Fielding and Maude e. Lee.
Frederick Powlos and Claire Sanders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-29
TRADE COMMISSION MAY AID.
John Walsh, Counsel, Mentioned as

Representative III 1eace 1n1ssao"'
It is considered likely that the Fed
era1 Trade Commission will be repre-
sented among the advisers of the
American delegates to the coming
peace conference.
Such a representation is desirable,
officials say, in, order that the con-
ferees may have the benefit of the
information on foreign trade that the
commission has gathered in the course
Of its work In discussion Of subjects
relating to foreign trade and the
freedom of the seas such advice will
be especially useful. it is pointed out.
John Walsh. attorney for the COM
mission, has been mentioned in con-
nection with this proposed represen-
tation.