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The Adair County news., 1918-05-22
L!NDsEY.WlLsoN.
Miss Rays Graduates, Commence.
ment Address, Diplomas
Awarded.
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FALL OPENING.

Tuesday evening in the Chapel of
Lindsey Wilson two promising young
musicians, Misses Anna Mae Feese
and Eva Mae Piercy, gave their grad
uating recital before an audience of
interested and admiring friends.
In their well rendered numbers these
young ladies displayed the effect of
careful training upon the part Of their
teacher, Miss Ray, and diligent work
upon their own behalf
Friday evening large audience Of
parents and friends witnessed the reg
ular graduating exercises of the class
of the same institution. Friends, pat
rons and teachers had cause to feel
very proud of this class, composed of
these intelligent, diligent young men
and women who so well rendered their
parts of the evening, proof of the
satisfactory work accomplished in the
months and years during which they
have striven for this occasion.
After the invocation, the first num-
Der was piano solo by Miss Anna Mae
Feese This was followed by an ora
tion, "The Benefit of Failure" de-
livered by Mr.. D. L. Vance, after
which Miss Allye GARRETT gave to the
audience her essay, entitled, "The
Great War and the Modern Woman. 4"
She was followed by Mr.. Orion Drake,
who delivered an Grafton, "The Tri-
umph of Democracy" Miss Opal
Garnett then delighted the audience
with reading, "The Sweet Girl Grad
uate." This part of the program was
concluded with a duet rendered by
Misses Buster and Piercy.
Rev. G. W. Hummel was at this
point presented to the audience and
gave a most enjoyable as well as mas
terful address, the title of which was
"The Higher Patriotism" At the
close of the address Prof. Crume made
short talk in which he reviewed the
past year and then presented the di.
plomas to the following young people:
Misses Allye and Opal Garnett. Margie
Buster, and Eva Percy; MeSsrs. Her.
man and Orion Drake, Lewis Jarvis,
and David Vance. Misses Anna Mae
Feese and Eva Mae Percy, Music
Rev. r V. Bennett, the recently
elected Principal of Lindsey Wilson
for the coming year, was present and
made a short talk, giving some an.
nouncements relative to the future
plans of the school.
Rev. Lewis, who has had charge Of
the High School department sincs
Prof. Chandler was called to the colors
babe goodbye 20 the pupils and friends
and will pursue other work.
The benediction was then pronounc
ed by Rev. Piercy.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22
". G. Turner Dead,

Mr.. W. G.. Turner, who lived near
town, on the Glasgow road, died last
Friday night He had not enjoyed
good health for more than a year, but
was able to look after his affairs until
few weeks ago, when he took his
bed. He was well-known about Co.
lumbia, and between this place and
Breeding, his was a familiar face to
every man, woman and child living
along the route, ne having been the
mail contractor for number Of years.
He was about sixty-seven years old and
leaves a family consisting Of wife
and several sons and daughtirs. May
God comfort them in this hour of
great sorrow is the wish of their rel
ativeS and friends.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22
Death Of Mrs. Mckee.

On May 1, 1918, there died in Kan
sas City a once promitent lady in the
blue grass section of Kentucky-Mrs.
Sarah Speake Mckee, who was IS
years old. She was the widow of DR..
John L Mckee, who at one time was
che pastor of the Presbyterian Church,
this place, and was also the principal
Of the NJ. & f. High School, his wife
also being teacher in the same insti.
tuition The older people of Columbia
will remember Mrs. Mckee as a con.
secrated Christian woman. She was
born and reared at Danville
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22
CIRCUIT COUUT.
Big Crowd in Town Monday and
Business Being Rapidly Rushed,
Several Visiting Attorneys
STRONG INSTRUCTIONS TO GRAND JURY

Judge j. G Carter and States At
torney, A. A. Huddleston, came in on
time, and Monday morning about 10
O'Clock the mill started to grind The
first thing that came up after organi-
cation was Judge Carter's instructions
to the grand jury, which were given
in a clear and forceful manner, cover.
ing all violations of the law. The
grand jury went to work Immediately
after dinner. There is one murder
case set for trial and if is entered into
the court will 60 into next week.
Otherwise, the business is expected to
be concluded this week.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22
CHENILLE LOSES
Mr.. W. L. Brockman, Chenille, After
an illness Of Several Weeks.
Crosses Over.
BURIED MASONICALLY HERE MONDAY.

Mr.. William L. Brockman, who was
a merchant at Chenille. this county,
died last Sunday morning at 4 O'Clock,
being in his seventy.ninth year.
Many years ago he resided in Co.
lumbia, and it was here that he lost
his first wife, who sleeps in yonder
cemetery, and by the side of whom
the deceased was buried Monday after
noon, many relatives and friends be-
ing present.
Mr.. Brockman was splendid citi-
zen and will be greatly missed from
the active walks of life. He was a
Jealous Mason, and had been for many
years. In health, he invaribly took
his place in the lodge room, and was
ever ready to contribute to worthy
charity. His remains were inferred
by his lodge with the usual solemn
ceremonies, assisted by the organiza-
tion here
Many years ago he confessed his
Savior, united with the Christian
church, and was faithful to the end.
He served in the Union army during
the war of the rebellion, making a
valiant soldier. Peace to his memo
ry.
The deceased leaves wife and sew
eral children, all married, and for
them all Glenville feels the deepest
sorrow.
The funeral was preached by ED.
T. j. Barger.
Resolutions will probably follow this
writing next week.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

The Ladies Home Companion is one
of the best published magazines, and
every lady housekeeper should be a
subscriber for it. 1t contaiLs all the
latest fashions and notes on same, and
the stories it contains are we'll witten
and wholesome, just such matter as
well regulated families want for eve.
ming reading Send for it. You will
like it. 1t is published in New York.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Messrs. G., R. Reed and Jas. R. GAR
nett went to Midtown last Wednes-
day night and attended a Red Cross
meeting. There was patriotic lee
ture before the meeting, and the
speaker did not close until IL o'clock.
Notwithstanding the lateness of the
hour the Red Cross people remained,
and after Messrs. Reed and Garnett
explained the object of their coming
to raise money for the boys who
have gone to the front, very liberal
subscription was signed up by those
present. Midtown people are full Of
patriotism and are giving their money
unstintedly.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22
Road Meeting,

On Wednesday evening at z o'clock,
j. B. Burton's Store.
On Thursday evening at I o'clock,
Goodin's Cross Rords.
On Friday evening at o'clock, Eu-
nice.
If you want to extend the improve
ment Of the Columbia and Liberty
road, don't fail to attend these meet
ings. Speakers will be present to ex-
plain pending propositions. Don't
fail to be present
30.2t G, S. Harris.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22
The Meeting at Baptist Church.

Rev n. T. Jones, the minister who
is assisting Rev. o P. Bush, in a
meeting now in progress, arrived last
Saturday afternoon and on Sunday
the meeting started, large congrega-
tions being out at both the forenoon
and evening services Rev. Jones is a
strong minister, and he will not lack
for hearers while he discourses in Co.
lumbia. The singing is inspiring. Ev-
cry body is invited to attend each ap-
pointment. The m Getting will prob
ably continue two weeks, services
twice day.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22
COMMENCEMENT.
The Graded School Closes a Sue.
.cessful Year-0psns Again
In September,
LARGE CROWD ATTENDED ExERCDts.

The exercises in the Graded and
High School which went before the
two that are named in this writing,
were given in last weeks News.
Wednesday evening was Glass Night
and the Gym was crowded with friends
who were anxious to greet the gradu-
ating class.
The program was interesting and
each graduate performed his or her
duties to perfection.
The first on the program was an in
vocation by Ed u. T. Williams. This
was followed by song, "Where Are
You Going to My Pretty Maid?" rem
dered by the Seniors. "Class History"
was given in very happy manner by
John Henry Hancock This was fol-
lowed by Miss Marguerite Lovett, who
was the Giftorian, place admirably
filled. Then came a solo, Gust
a Baby's Prayer at Twilight"
which was charmingly sung by Miss
Latitia PAUL. Fred Walker Harris
was the Class Poet, and his production
was exceedingly good. Miss Grace
Huffaker was the Class Knocker, and
she knocked, bringing down the
house.
Sarah Mildred Coffey was the Proph-
ct and she had many interesting pre-
dictions. "Class WHIP was given very
beautifully by Miss Anna Eubank.
Miss Allene Montgomery was next,
but on account Of a disrbled finger,
she could not render the piano solo,,
"Salut D'amour
The program closed with we'll
prepared address, by the President,
Paul Clifton Blair.
COMMENCEMENT.
All available space in the Baptist
church was taken Thursday evening
in honor of the commencement exer-
cises. The choir greeted the audi
ence by singing America" This
was followed by Ralph Taylor Gar
nett, who delivered the Salutatory,
1.-THE Hope of Democracy" Mr.. Gar
nett is very talented and was at his
best upon this occasion, enthusing
the many who heard him.
The Valedictorian was Mr.. Shreve
Tuttle Davis, his subject being would
You Be Create" He handled it in
most graceful manner, showing that
his efforts were appreciated.
"For the Flag and America" was
then sung by the class, which was fol-
lowed by well prepared address by
DR.. Boyd, of Lexington. The closing
was the presentation of diplomas by
the Superintendent, Prof. R. R. Moss.
Benediction by Rev. B. T. Watson.
Every member of the clrss, nineteen
in number, received many nice pres
entS,
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22
Successful Operation.

Rev. J. S. Chandler, of Campbells-
vile, former popular pastor of the
Methodist Church, this place, under
went an operation in John Hopkins
Hospital, Baltimore, Md, on the 18th
of this month. His many Columbia
and Adair county friends will be glad
to learn that the operation was sue
cess, and indications point to his res
toration to health.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

County Judge W. S. Sinclair in
formed the News, last Thursday morn.
ing, that he was going to enforce the
vagrant act, that he intended to have
every man, white or black, in the
town of Columbia, who does not work
as much as thirty-six hours In each
week, brought before him, and if they
could not show cause for idleness they
would be dealt with according to law.
Judge Sinclair will be doing his duty
when he takes this step and he is de.
termiDed to do it.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

The secret marriage of Miss Alma
Donan and Mr.. Owen Penick, of near
Greensburg, leaked out last week.
The wedding took place in Louisville
while the bride, who was a teacher in
the Greensburg Graded School, was
attending the Kentucky Educational
Association. The couple will reside
at Bluff Boom.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Born, to the wife of Thomas Tarl-
ton Watson, Albion, ILL.,, May 13, 1918,
a son. He was christened William
Tarlton. His father belongs to the
Rainbow brigade and is in France.
The little fellows grandparents, on
his fathers side. reside in Columbia,
his grandfather being the pastor of
the Presbyterian Church.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Miss Alice Walkers music pupils en-
tertained at the Paramount Theatre
last Saturday afternoon, all the par
ents and many friends being present.
The renditions of the various pupils
showed progress and the little fellows
were heartily cheered by an appreciat-
i've audience. Miss Walker is splen-
did teacher, and takes great interest
in her pupils.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Mr.. Walker Bryant received letter
from his daughter, Miss Verna, who
recently went to Oklahoma for health,
stating that she was not getting along
very we'll He also received a letter
from friend, informing him that she
was on the decline. Mr.. Bryant left
at once for her bedside
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

On account of the protracted meet
ing at the Columbia Baptist church
will not preach at Midtown and Grady
Vile on next Saturday, but will come
on Sunday. At Midtown at eleven
o'clock a. M, and at Gradyville at
three o'clock p. m. o. P. Bush.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Those who remember Jas. r. Read,
who was born and reared here, now
practicing law at Fort Smith, Ark,
will be sorry to learn that he IS in very
bad health. He writes Judge 81. G.
Baker concerning his condition, and
says that he has not eaten a bite of
bread in three years.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

We have erased number of names
from our subscription list who are be-
hind, and in doing so we may have
made some mistakes-removed names
that have paid. If you fail to get the
paper and know that you are not in
debted for same, let US know. We
correct all mistakes.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

There were ten graduates in the
Lindsey Wilson, eight in the High
School and two in music. What was
unusual, the parents of all ten were
present, and witnessed the presenta-
ton of diplomas, all living in different
counties but three.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

1t is reported here that in an auto
mobile wreck, on the Russell Springs
pike, Sunday of last week, that Mr..
L. R. Wilson, who is a merchant at
the Springs, got considerably hurt.
We trust that he will soon recover.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Remember that the Big Red, Cross
Drive will start next Thursday. Be
in Columbia, everybody, and hear the
wounded Canadian soldier.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22
Notice..

I am winding up my business to 60
to the army. All who owe me please
settle at once with me or at Bank of
Columbia.
c. D. Cheatham, Midtown, KY.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Ed. A. E. Wrentmore is now hold
ing meetings in the county. He clos
ed one at Midtown last Saturday week
withiei ghteen addition to the Church.
He is said to be a very entertaining
speaker, and is earnest in his work.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Mr.. W. c. Yates sold his farm, last
week, near to Portland, this county,
to Mr.. r. E Curry, for Sc, 400. Pos
session will be given the first of jan
cary. The farm contains I6I acres,
some of it bottom land, upon which
are two good dwellings and all neces-
SarY outbuildings.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Lewis Coffey, son of Mr.. and Ms.
Geo. R. Coffey, one of the most ex.
emplary young men in Columbia, is
now a salesman for Nell & Son.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Mrs. G. Collins, Dallas, Texas, writes:
Enclosed please find one dollar and
fifty cenrs, my renewal for The News
Can't do without il
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

In sending letters to this Office for
publication, do not write upon both
sides of the paper. Also separate the
items by dropping Two lines
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22
Notice.

There will be an all day meeting at
Old Tabernacle church, on Green riy-
er, Decoration Day, May 80. Every
body invited.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Mr.. Herbert Holiday has joined the
Navy. He is a son of John Fl. Hol.
laday.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

The Community Chautauqua will
start here Wednesday, July 81.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Mrs. Sutton, mother Of John Sutton,
who lived near jamestown, died few
days ago.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

A great many farmers are repIant-
ing their corn fields. The first seed
failed to come up.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Born, to the wife Of Felix McKin-
ley, May Is, a daughter.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Oliver Willis sold to Henry Trout
man, one cow,2 years old, and calf
for S122.50.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

R. L. Caldwell, of Midtown, receiv-
ed thirty nice hogs here last Thurs
day that he bought at 16 cents.
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

Mr.. ]. Fl. Pelley sold a fine Jersey
mich COW and calf TO Ben Thomas for
S11O
The Adair County news., 1918-05-22

John D. Sharp, Amandaville, sold
Bennett & Gresham thirty hogs that
averaged 1875 pounds, at 151 cents.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
SAFE, GENTLE REMEDY
CLEANSES YOUR KIDNEYS

have been a standard household remedy.
They are the pure, original imported Haar-
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are perfectly harmless. The healing, sooth-
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the kidneys and through the bladder, driv-
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fresh strength and health will come as you
continue the treatment. When complete
ly restored to your usual vigor, continue
taking capsule or two each day; they will
keep you in condition and prevent a re-
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Do not delay a minute. Delays are es-
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Adv
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Put Away Eqqs.

For the past few weeks, while egg
production has been perhaps at its
highest, considerable portion of the
eggs have been used for setting. The
Matching season, however, is now
about over, and for the next several
weeks, under the old practices, very
heavy production of eggs will be
dumped on the market in toto. This
period is the one In which the farm
woman should put away very large
part of the eggs for sale or use during
the fall and winter. II she sells them
instead Of holding them, the egg dealer
and the cold-storage man make the
profit that she might as well have for
herself.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24

Tor centuries GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
Oil has been standard household remedy
for kidney. liver, bladder and stomach
trouble, and all diseases connected with
the urinary organs. The kidneys and blad-
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WEAKNESS, sleeplessness, nervousness,
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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Don't Be Afraid
Of Your Meals
Take "Eatonic" and Laugh At
Stomach Troubles

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i strongly advise every one to take EA-
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stomachs and keep them in perfect
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If EATONIC fails to give you
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cago, u. s. A.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24

FL. L. Kramer, the man who origin
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set digestion and cause bloated, dull,
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EATONIC enables you to eat your
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Educate Blind Soldiers.

The ablest educators of the blind in
the country are cooperating with the
government in its plans for the most
complete system of re-education for
blinded soldiers that has ever been
undertaken. When their education has
been perfected the committee will find
employment for soldiers and aid them
in filling their old places in the COM
munity. Mrs. It. Harrison Garrett has
offered her Baltimore estate of 80
acres to serve as a hospital school
for the blinded officers and men.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Deal for Small Portion of Land.

One-vigintillionth of one-vigintil-
lionth of an inch of land in Figueroa
square, California city subdivision,
and one-tenth of one-vigintillionth of
amount of land disputed in case at
Fresno, CAL, the other day. Mathe-
maticians said the width of the strip
described would be fraction of an
inch designated numerically by one,
preceded by 43 groups of three ci-
piers each. Attorneys in the case
said the suit was brought for the pur-
pose of removing a cloud placed on the
title in tax proceeding several years
ago.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Community of Spirit.

When man says TO me wistfully,
''I want to go to the mountains, but ]
suppose we'll go to the seashore," l
understand; l know precisely where
he wishes TO go. He wishes to go fish
ing. There is community Of spirit be-
tween us. We could both be happy on
a catboat, but would both be miserable
on a board walk.-Robert Nj. Gay, in
the Atlantic.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
State Of Ohio, City Of Toledo, Lucas

State OF Ohio. City Of Toledo. Lucas
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Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he Is
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said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
that cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day of December.
A. d. 1885.
(SeaD A. w. Gleason, Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is taxi
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on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Druggists, 75c. Testimonials free
F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
HENS: WAR OPPORTUNITY

One hundred hens on every
farm-hens in every suitable
back yard.
More meat? More hens on
the farm and in the back yard
give quick answer.
Eggs to take the place Of meat.
Poultry to eat at home, to re-
lease meat for foreign service.
And manufactured largely
from wastes weeds stray
grain-insects.
The hens forage for them
selves in the fields.
Worth doing always.
Important to start now. Free
farmers bulletins on poultry
raising tell how. Ask the Unit
ed States department Of agri-
culture for them.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
An Improvement.

A familiar card seen on one thing
or another that is temporarily out of
commission bears the blunt announce
ment, "Out of Order"
A card that seemed an Improvement
on this, something slicker, smoother,
nicer, read:
"Out of Service"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
You May Try cutieura Free

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how quickly they relieve itching, skin
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address, "Cuticura, Dept. X Boston"
At druggists and by mail. Soap 25,
Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.