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The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
COLUMBIA. KENTUCKY. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 4, 1918.
lee 5. SMITH PASSES.
Well Known to Many People in
Adair and Adjoining Coun-
ties.
FUNERAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Mr.. Lee s. Smith, who was we'll
known throughout Adair county, died
at the home of his brother-in-law, Mr..
]. N. Coffey, this place, last Saturday
afternoon. The deceased had been in
declining health for months, and his
death was not surprise. He would
have been sixty-thtee years old had he
lived until the 18th of this month. He
was a member of one of Adair's best
families and he had many friends who
will be sorry to learn that he has gone
away. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. ].
N Coffey and Miss Kittie Smith.
The pastors of Columbia we're out Of
town, and the funeral services were
conducted in a very impressive man
ner by Mrs. z. T. Williams, many
friends being in attendance. The in
terment was in the city cemetery.
The News extends its sympathy to
the surviving relatives.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
Stay With Us.

; A few of our subscribers have re-
fused to-renew because the price has
been raised TO one dollar and fifty
cents per year. They do not take in
to consideration that all printing ma
terIal has advanced more than 300 per
cent, in recent months, and the one
dollar and fifty cents we are now
char ging for The News does not pay
for the blank paper upon which it is
printed The one and half dollars
that is now being paid is but cents a
week for the paper. All farm prod
, ucts have thribbled in price, and a
farmer can pay the price now easier
than when it was one dollar per year.
We would be glad, if it were possible
to SO do, to send the paper for a less
sum, but it cannot be done. We hope
our patrons will take the proper view
and stay with us.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
Cane Valley Items.

Mr.. John G.. Sublett, of Cane Valley,
came in last Thursday morning and
gave us the following happings about
his little town: The old Sublettfarm,
fronting the pike, was recently sold to
j. c. Sublett and w. b. Gill, consider
alton, $500 Mrs Sublett and her
son will remove to the old Massie farm,
in the suburbs of Cane Valley, which
they purchased fifteen years ago from
A. T. BARTLETT. Mrs. Annie Hutchison
and Mrs. Jas. l. Vaughan are spend
ing week at Spurlington. Mr.. and
Mrs. F P Rice, of Campbellsville,
spent day or two in the Valley last
week. Sam Hopkins, who has been in
the Boldrick Intirmary, Lebanon, for
three weeks, has returned home, i'm
proved. He was conveyed from the
infrmary by j. G. Sublett and ]. G.
Bault, who went for him in an auto.
The rains have greatly revived crops
in this locality &
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
OLLIE N. JAMES.
kentucky's Senior Senator Died at
John Hopkins Hospital Wed.
nesday The 2Sih Instant.
A TRUE AND LOYAL AMERICAN

The death of Senator James was not
unexpected, rs for weeks his condition
was known to be critical. In his pass
ing Kentucky has lost one of her most
distinguished statesmen, and the
Democratic party one of its most ar
dent defenders. The end came at 6:45
a, M, Wednesday of last week, and in
few minures the intelligence of his
demise spread all over the United
States His wife and brother, E 81.
James, were with him when the end
came.
He was born at Marion, Crittenden
county July 27, 1871, making him
forty.seven years old his last birthday.
He had been in politics since youth
his first position being Page m the
Kentucky Legislature, He was elect.
ed to the lower House of Congress i've
consecutive times, and while serving
the fifth term he defeated Thos. b.
Paynter for a seat in the United
States Senate, and on the first Satur-
day in last month he was renominated
by the Democrats Of Kentucky for the
second term.
His funeral at Marion vas largely
attended, both branches of Congress
sending delegations.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
Bro. J. R. Tut, A. fifty.Year Ma
son, Recalls Old Times.

Milltown, KY, July 30, 1918.
Editor Of the Masonic Home Journal.
Dear Sir and Brother:-I took the
Entered Apprentice degree on the
5Oth day of July, 1868, making fifty
years ago today. 1t has been a long
time and many things have come and
gone since that date. 1 have repre-
sented my lodge in the Grand Lodge
some two or three times. / remem.
ber several prominent men in the
Grand Lodge, Bio. McCorkle, Grand
Secretary, and Bro Jacob f. Weller.
/ heard the dedicatory sermon of the
Masonic Widows and Orphans Home
delivered by W. c. p Breckinridge.
Old age has crept on me. l have not
been as active in Masonic work as
should have been, but I am proud
that am Mason. 1 read the Ma.
sonic Home Journal, and / see the
name of Past Grand Master James
Garnett) mentioned often. Jim is
from my county, Adair. He would
make good Governor.
Yours fraternally,
J.SR Tut
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
Left for the Army.

The following twenty seven names
of Adair County young men left for
army service last Saturday morning.
The first ten are for limited service
and they go to Camp Green, Charlotte,
North Carolina:
Alex. Hill, Alonzo T. Grant, Ray
mond Moran, John Denton, Robt. W.
Letcher, Sammie Bryant, Willie Cape,
Emmett Robinson, Chester R. Biggs,
Every Dudley.
Sam Cabbell, John W.Sharp, Samuel
Phillips, Jas. N. Barnett, Coy Davis,
Ed Triplett, Joshua T. Johnston,
Henry Troutman, David M. Grider.
Geo. P. Sharp, Otis R. Gresham, Jas.
Bailey, Jas. S. Gibson, Geo. Alien
Cape, Marvin Ballenger, Caleb D.
Caldwell, Milton B. Atchley.
The last II names go to Camp Tay-
lor.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
City Work at Country Prices.

The Adair County New is equip
ped for the highest grades of Job
printing, Book work, and Adver-
tising specialties. We have on
hand very large stock of every
kind and grade of paper and sup
plies All Jobs promptly done
and work guaranteed. On account
of our location in the country our
prices are very reasonable. We
appreciate our large mail order
business. We solicit work under
competitive bids or otherwise.
When work is unsatisfactory, re-
turn at our expense. The best
and largest equipped country
plant in Kentucky.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
viii Build this Fall.

Mr.. V. M. Gowdy, proprietor of the
Gowdy wholesale house, this place,
will erect large business house this
fall The building will be 27xs2 and
will be erected on the back end of the
lot upon which the present houee
stands. The new house will front the
Russell Creek Roller Mill, and when
completed the building in which the
business is now conducted, will be con-
verted into dwelling. Hands will
commence getting up rock for the
foundation next week. This informa.
ton is gathered from Mr.. Finis Rossn-
baum, who is Mr.. Gowdy's manager
here. q
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
Horse Thief Caught.

On Wednesday night of last week,
while meetingiwas in progress near
Sano, this.county. j. D. Owens, who
it is said lives In Russell county, stole
a horse belongingito VIM. Shepherd,
which was hitched near the church.
He carried the norse:to Casey county
where he sold it. He then returned
to Sano It.soon developed that he
was the man who stole the horse, and
he was arrested and drought to Co
lumbia Going before Judge Sinclair,
he waved an examing trial and was
sent to Jail, Shepherd. who owns the
horse, also lives in Russell county, but
the theft was committed in Adair
county. A Mr.. Helton and a Mr..
Wolford brought the prisoner to Co.
lumbia.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
G. ". Lowe Returns from Mo un.
tains, Invests in Movie Theatre.

Mr. 6. W. Lowe senior partner In
the Columbia Barber Shop, who has
been on an extended trip thru the
mountains, returned Friday and was
at his place of business as usual on
Saturday. Mr.. Lowe reports that
business opportunities are fine in the
mountains. and while in Harlan Coun-
ty he purchased a controlling interest
in large movie theatre The invest
ment will not necessitate his removal
from Columbia, nor be an interference
with the continued conduct of his luc-
1ofi1oN 6ess interests here Pat
rons Of the Columbia Barber shop will
be glad to know that the new venture
will not necessitate his removal from
the city and county.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
Can't Do Without it.

Enclosed find one dollar and fifty
cents, subscription price of the News
for one year Please send to the above
address.
Please remember me to the Office
force, especially Mr.. Murrell. Tell
him to get busy and hunt lot OF
news for the paper now. Our house
was entered by burglars last week
We suffered only slight loss tho some
OF our neighbors were touched fol
quite a hic. Not a soul awoke any
place and he rifled the clothes of the
master of the house in each case
Laura Frazer, Danville, KY.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
Sulcided by Hanging,

Last Monday afternoon week Mr..
Green Pike, man about fifty years
old, committed suicide in the Mt.
Carmel neighborhood by hanging him.
self. He secured a rope and went to a
barn, tied the rope around his neck,
then fastened the other end to joist
and jumped off. He was dead when
found. DR.. c. M. Russell, the Coron.
er, and W. A. Coffey, County attorney,
were called to the scene. A jury was
empaneled, and the verdict was in &C.
cordance with the above facts.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
SUDDEN DEATH.
Garnett Montgomery, Prominent
Attorney. Dies Suddenly at
ConrOe, Texas.
SON OF HON. ]. r. MONTGOMERY

Universal expressions ofsorrow were
heard throughout this town last
Thursday morning whenha message
came, stating that Mr.. Garnett, Mont
gomery the second son.of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. F. Montgomery, had adisd suddenly
in Conroe, Texas, where he lived and
where he had been "a Successful law
yer for a number of; years. The dis
patch contained3no particulars, and
Mr.. Gordon Montgomery and Mrs.
Ben E. Rowe, brother andlsister, left
at once for Conroe.
Garnett MontgomsryHwas IL years
old, a young man of brilliant intellect,
and was making.a widei reputation as
a lawyer.
Two days before theI message came
announcing his death, the family re-
ceived letter fronihim, in which he
stated that he was,getting along nice
ly and that his practice was good.
On the same day the :letter was re-
ceived a telegram;cams from him to
his brother, George, about "a business
matter, hencel thereIis but one con-
clusion, that theIend.came very sud-
denly.
The deceased Twas sreared in this
town and it was hsre,he was licensed
to practice his profession-twenty
years ago, and.about.sixteen years ago
he located in Tsxas, living at differ
ent points. He hadi beenitat Conroe,
where he died, forsseveral years.
He leaves wife lands two children
in his Texas home; father and moth
er, four brothers.and one;sister here.
The intermenswasain Conroe.
The writer closeslbyirsiterating the
statement atlthesbeginning of Ghis ar-
ticle, the whole town gof: Columbia is
in the profoundestisympathy for the
wife and children, parents, brothers
and sisters.
LaCer.-The death of Mr.. Mont
gomery occurred at Houston, Texas,
fifty miles from. his home, as a result
of an operation.forIlocked bowels.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
Silver Wedding.

Rev. j. r. Crawford and wife will
celebrate their Silver wedding Sept
5th-
The following announcement has
been received at this office:
Rev. and Mrs. j. Russell Crawford
will receive their friends in
honor of their -.
Silver Wedding Anniversary
at the
First Presbyterian Church
Thursday evening, September the fifth
nineteen hundred and eighteen,
at 8 o'clock ..
Pikeville, Kentucky, --
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
J. c. Strange Leaves News Office

After long and successful career as
foreman of the Job printing depart
ment, Mr. Strange has severed his
connection with the News. 1t is not
known what Mr.. Strange's business
plans are Mr.. Strange thu his long
and faithful service on the staff of the
News, has built up reputation as
one of the most competent and sue
cessful printers in this part of the
State. Before coming to the News, he
was associated in the publication of
the Spectator, which was absorbed by
the News under the management of
its former owner, g. S. Harris Mr..
Strange retires with the regrets and
best wishes of the present manage
ment OF the News.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
Sunday Auto Rides Pct Under Ban

Washington, Aug. % Special to
Louisville Evening Post;-The Fuel
Administration yesterday called upon
the public in States east of the Mis-
sissippi river to cease the using of all
classes of automobiles, with few a
exceptions, motorcycles and motor
boats on Sundays until further notice
as a gasoline conservation measure.
Only voluntary compliance with the
letter and spirit of the request will
prevent the issuance of a mandatory
order prohibiting the use of gasoline
on Sundays, it was declared at the
Fuel Administration. Automobiles
for hire are included in the curtail-
ment program.
Motor vehicles to which the restric-
tions do not apply we're announced as:
Tractors and motor trucks employed
in actual transportation of freight.
Vehicles of physicians, used in per.
Torrance of professional duties.
Ambulances, fire apparatus, police
patrol wagons, undertakers' wagons
and conveyances used for funeral
Railway equipment using gasoline.
Repair outfits employed by tele.
phone and public service companies.
Motor vehicles on errands of neces
sity in rura! communities where
transportation by steam or electricity
is not available.
The accion was taken by the Fue
Administration, it was stated, tt
meet threatened. shortage of gaso
line for shipment oversee, created By
increased domestic demands and ex
tensive military operations in France
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

W. B. Walker, of Glenville. who is a
soldier at Camp Shelby, Miss, thinks
a great deal OF his grand parents. Mr..
and Mrs. C. A. Walker. He recently
sent his grandmother 500 Liberty
bond and has made an allowance of
500 per month to his grandfather. He
has also had his life insured for s10,-
900 for the benefit Of his grand par
snts A boy who is as Thoughtful as
young Walker Will make . dust in the
world il he lives
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
Considerably Hurt.

Mr.. w. ]. Callison, former resi-
dent of Columbia, now of Middles-
boro, met with very painful acci-
dent recently. He was in a buggy and
was driving home, when the horse be-
came frightenedand ran at full speed.
When the horse reached the stable
lot Mr.. Callison was thrown from the
vehicle and against the barn door.
Mr.. Callison received number of
bruises and was laid up for awhile,
but he is now up, looking after his
business.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

Prof. Charles Bell, of Darlington,
who has charge of the colored High
School in Hopkins county, conducted
the coIored institute, this place, last
week He is high type of man and
a great credit to his race. He has
been an educator for a number of
years, doing a great work for the col
ored boys and girls. This makes the
third institute he has held here, CIV
ing entire satisfaction. His pride of
character should be an inspiration to
his race.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
D. II. BUTLER.
Born and Reared in Adalr County,
Died in Louisville Monday
OF Last Week.
ONCE A RESIDENT OF THIS PLACE

Last week, just as we we're going 20
press, the intelligence of the death of
Mr.. D. h. Butler arrived, and we only
had time to make al announcement.
The end came at his home in Louis
Vile late Monday afternoon. BE had
been in bad health for sometime, and
those who understood his 1afiiction,
, had every reason to believe that he
could not recover.
He was born and reared within
three miles of Columbia, near Mt.
Pleasant, and was the youngest child
of Mr. and Mrs. Champ Butler. When
quite young man he came to Colum.
bia and entered the County Clerks
Office, his brother, the late Judge
w. Butler, being the clerk. When he
left the office he accepted a position
as salesman in the store Of Mr.. w. H.
Walker, and later became a partner
which lasted for one year: Some years
after he and his br1ther, J. w. But
Ter embarked>an the dry goods busi-
ness, and this partnership lasted for
some time.
About twenty five years ago he and
his family removed from Columbia to
Western Kentucky, living at different
points Eight years ago he took up
bis residence in Louisville, and was
connected with several different firms
as salesman. until his health failed.
About one month ago he and his
wife visited their relatives and
friends in Columbia and out in the
county.
The deceased was an honorable man,
one who had many friends He
leaves wife, one son, Mr.. Will But.
Ter, of Iowa, two brothers and two
sisters His brothers are Josh and
James Butler; Mrs. Sallie Smith and
Mrs. Nellie Conover, all Of this coun,
ty.
The deceased would have been six
ty-uine years old had he lived Until
the 23rd of November He had been
a consistent member of the Christian
Church since early manhood
The burial was in Cave Hill, Louis
vile, Tuesday afternoon. Peace to
his memory.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
Road construction.

The construction on the Columbia &
Liberty, State Road 1B1, began Mon
day at 7. a m. Upton Grider will
Superintend the work under the dir.
ection of State Road Inspector, c.
Hoge Hockensmith. With a good
team like Hockensmith and Grider or
the job, this road will be pushed rapid
ly to completion,
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

Farmers Home Journal: T. NJ. Estes,
Lebanon, KY, reports that his recent
sale was very satisfactory considering
the hot dry weather. While the at
tendance was small, the bidding was
spirited-ffty Jerseys soldfor s55 to
Sis; heifers from $40 to $50; brood
sows from s29 to $65 without pigs;
feeders brought s1s to s1ss5 per hun
dred. Every animal offered was sold
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
To Go Later.

The following young men OF Adair
county, who have become twent- one
years old since the 9TH of June. regis
tered Saturday, August, oath:
Lilburn Brown, Columbia,
Oscar Ray Smiley, Purdy,
Gordon Aaron, Glensfork,
James Whited, Ella,
James Robert Cox, Columbia,
Walter Brisco Tedder, Casey Creek,
John William Roberts, PellytoD,
Elby L. James, Columbia,
Leslie Cheatham, COL, Gadberry.
David Lee Walker, Nell,
L. B. Bell, Columbia,
Willie Virgh Gabbert, Pellyton,
Clifton Page, SparksvilIe,
Cophous Bragg, Weed,
Gilbert Roach, Weed,
T. C. Buford Williams, COL, Co
lumbia.
Archie A. Holt, Craycraft,
Nell Corbin, Sparksville,
C. W. Shepherd, Cane Valley,
Eddie Lee Morgan, Glensfork,
Harry M. Harrison, Breeding,
1Luther G. Jones, col, Montpelier,
John Ova Campbell, Dlrigo,
Oscar r. Hubbard, Coburg, -,
,Vreland Williams, Dirigo,
I.Bren Lenly Hatfield, Neatsburg,
john Leslie Pike, Putdy Ee
Andy Sanders, Pellyton,
Hymes Campbell, Knifley.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

Notwithstanding the war times and
the large number of young men who
have been called to the colors, the
opening of the Lindsey-W Wilson was
very good Monday morning. Pupils
will continue to arrive and in few
weeks lively times will again be on
the hill All the teachers, from a
distance, arrived the latter part of
last week.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

Mr.. W. E. Sublett, of Campbells-
vile, who has been delivering coal oil
and gasoline for the Standard Oil
Company here for a number of years,
was called to the colors last week. He
was very accommodating and made
large circle of friends about Colum-
bla. He will make good soldier and
we trust that he will return safe and
sound.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

Mr.. z. T. Taylor, who lives near
Glenville, was in the News Office a
few days ago, and he stated that he
recently received a shower of letters
from his son, B f Taylor, who is in
France, seven coming in one mail and
each one had q different date. He
further stated that his son was well.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

Clarence Marshall, of GlenviIle, who
has been at home from Camp Shelby.
Miss on sick leave, left for Camp
Taylor last Wednesday. He has not
recovered his health, and his purpose
is to be examined at Camp Taylor,
and If the physician states that he is
not able to continue in the service, he
will ask to be discharged.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
Dedication.

The new Cumberland Presbyterian
Church at Greensburg, KY, will be
dedicated the fourth [4th] Sunday in
September, by the Rev. J L Hudgins
of Nashville, Tennessee.
The Public cordially invited.
VIM. r. Reid.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

AUTOMOBILE FOR sALE:-1914 Hup-
mobile roadster in good running con-
dition. A bargain for some one.
DR.. w. J. Flowers, Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

Mr.. r. Mont Feese is now in busi-
ness for himself, conducting a job
printing Office at Somerset. He is an
artist in that line. ~
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

The wheat crop of Adair county
that hasIbeen threshed, turned out
we'll, taking it as whole.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

EFrank Toliver bought fourteen
mules on his last trip here. He paid
from 800 to 5000 per head.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

Allenl Walker sold Hobson & Pendle-
ton sixty head Of cattle at from to
10 cents.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

A majority of the men now being
called to the colors are married
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

For SALE:AA young Jersey milk
COW and calf. DR.. ]. w. Flowers.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04
Expressions as to a U. S. Senator

The following expressions have beeI
given by Democrats Of Adair County
as to the manner of selecting a nomi
nee for United States Senator, to sue
ceed the late Ollie M. James:
Do you favor the Committee namini
the candidate, or do you favor a con
vention?
N. NJ. Tutt, Convention.
Tilden Wilsonson, +"
T. E. Jeffries, !"
T. E. Waggener,
R. L. Davis, 50
NJ. L. Grissom, I"
Horace Jeffries, Committee.
John Lee Walker, Convention.
Walker Bryant,
G. M. Stevenson, Z"
A. Fl. Ballard, Committee
Bert Epperson, Convention.
Noah 10y, !"
Fred Hill s"
Ely Young, COMMITTEES.
Allen Walken, Convention.
g. II. Gill,
O A. Taylor,
Jno. W. Flowers, I"
]. S. Knifley, I"
GA. Kemp, e
W. L. Ingram, I"
w. S Chapman, g."
j. N. Page
III. P. Redman, 4"
L M. Young, {"
G. W Montgomery, -
II Z. Williams,
Albin Murray, Committee
Ores Barger, Convention.
Braxton Massie
Bruce Montgomery, "
]. B. Coffey, Committee
Barksdale Hamlett, Convention.
]. e. Murrell,
F. j. Barger,
G. S. Harris, I"
G. c. Jefferies,
G.. r eed, Z"
Ray Montgomery, ("
III. n. Miller,
DR.. w. J. Flowers,
The Adair County news., 1918-09-04

There are forty-two names five Of
whom voted for the Committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-27
STRIKERS ARE GIVEN
UNTIL NEXT MONDAY
TO RETURN TO WORK

LONDON. July p - Premier
Lloyd George Friday night an
nounced in behalf OF the govern
ment that all men who are wilfully
a bsent from work on or after Mon
day next will be deemed 10 have vol
unfairly placed themselves outside
the munitions industries. Protection
certificates will cease 10 have effect
and the men will become BILE to
the provisions Of the military service
act. the premier added
The statement pointed out that
certain workers had quiz their jobs
in disregard of their leaders and re-
manned idle against the advice Of
the union advisory committee.
They have ceased work" the
sta tement said. mot in pursuance Of
a trade dispute. but in an endeavor
to force the government 10 change
a national policy essential to the
prosecution Of the war
While millions Of their fellow
countrymen hourly are facing dan
ger and death for their country. the
men on strike have been granted
exemptions from these perils only
because their services are consider
ed of more value 10 the state in the
workshops than in the army"