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The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

Mr.. Henry Ingram has rented the
small cottage near the residence of
Mr.. Walker Bryant and has removed
10 it. His farm, lying near town, is
contracted for this year.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

Marriage licenses were issued from
the Adair County Clerks Office on the
18th to Noah Page and Effie Bryant.
The bride is a daughter of Squire
Fayette Bryant.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

The first Sunday in May will he
$50 to Sunday School Day." Every
body in reach of the various Schools
of the county is urged to attend, big,
little, old and young.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

Born, to the wife of GOlan Butler,
April 10, 1918, a daughter. To the
wife of W. E. McCandless, on the
same date, a daughter. All doing
well
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

In some localities 1t is reported that
tobacco plants are being damaged by
the fly. In other sections they are re-
ported thrifty and plentiful.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

William Absher lost a valuable
mule last Wednesday night. 1t died
with lockjaw, and the owner had re-
fused $3.50 for 1t.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

"The CALL" a poem published in to-
days News, was written by r. l..
Campbell. His name was uninten-
tionally omitted.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

Bradley Parnell, who went to the
army, from Keltner, this county, died
at Hattiesburg, Miss, last week.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24
COLUMBIA. KENTUCKY. WEDNESDAY. APRIL "a. 1918.

People should come miles to attend
the Liberty Day meeting at Breeding
next Friday.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

Ralph Hurt writes his parents; from
Somewhere in France, that he is well
and getting along nicely.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

G. NJ. Bates patented gate has
proven to be the best on the market.
26 1t. See T. G. Rasner.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

Columbia Lodge, No. 90, F. and A.
NJ, will meet in regular convocation
next Friday night.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs
Virgil Wesley, Chenille, died a few
nights ago.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

Attend the big meeting at Breeding
next Friday. 1t will be an all day
affair.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

There will be singing at White Oak
April 28th, 3 p. M.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

Born, to the wife of B. Corbin, last
Friday, daughter.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24
Fertilizers.

[ have three CT the best brands of
Globe Fertilizers. Call and get my
prices before buying. Back of Noes
Garage
&c 1t. e. E Cheatham g. Son
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

LOST-A Tan Slicker, ring of keys
in pocket.
26-1t. Hutchinson & Young.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

Restriction on the sale of hens went
off Friday night at IL o'clock.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

Born, to the wife of W. e. Wilson
OH the 18th, still. born daughter
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24

WANTED: SO Barrels of good
corn.
26-2t Golf Bros.
The Adair County news., 1918-04-24
REPORT OFTHE CONDITION
OF THE
GRANVILLE STATE
BANK,

DO14N1 DOO1ANLOO Al 4OWN Or
GRANVILLE COUNTY OF ADAIR
STATE OF KENTUCKY.
AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON
THE 18TH DAY OF APR, 1918.
RESOURCES
Loans aud Discounts 81 7S1 IL
| Overdrafts secured and unsecured 21O 30
Stocks, Bonds and other Securities 5s4 IS
Due from Banks A $50 81
Cash on hand s $50 Sc
Banking House Furniture and
Fixtures ? CAT SO
Total. s114 s11 IL
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in, in
Cash.................. Is 900 90
Surplus Funds. ............ 2 10000
Undivided Profits. less expenses
and taxes paid 1914 60
Deposits Subject to check 90 PIG 43
total ia s11 IL
STATE OF KENTUCKY
County of Adair lSct.
We, J. A. Wheeler and c. o, Moss. Presi-
dent and Cashier of the above named Bank. do
solemnly swear that the above statement is
true to the best of our knowledge and belief
J. A. Wheeler, President.
G. o. Moss, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of APR, 1918.
My commission expires Feb. 9, 1922.
W. NJ. Wilmore, Notary Public
U-N. Whitlock,
WIN. Wilmore, Directors
n. H, Moss,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15

The county engineer, John RANKIN $
report for the past year recently filed
with the state highway department.
makes very creditable showing IN
the way of substantial permanent
work on the state highways OF Logan
county
During the year, one hundred aAo
forty concrete culyerts have been
built. and. beginning with July J. l9Ie.
aae hundred and siXty-two have been
put to place-a score or more being
small bridges, covered with a con
crete. reinforced flat Slab ten Oy
twenty four meet.
The average wood culyert has y
be- rebuilt every four years and W4i
let stand heavy traffic at all Inc
average cost OF concrete culvert Is
about four times that Of the wood, but,
# keFt properly covered with earta
is good for all kinds Of traffic for a
hundred years or more,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
"HELP WIN THE WAR" BUY
SAVINGS STAMPS.
ROAD DRAG IN ORDER
WHEN SNOW MElTS
Ground Soft and Mellow and
Ready to Work; County
Prisoners Should be
Used

This snow is worth a million dol
lars to Logan county farmers, sald
a merchant today. When the snow
goes off the ground will be nice and
mellow and in fine condition for drag
ging the roads. We cannot pay too
much attention to the roads leading to
the city. Many of the roads which
we're fixed UP last year are again IN
need OF repair, Constant repairing
makes good roads. The Ozark Trail
autoists will be coming through this
year and we should have our roads in
good shape.
Dragging and lots Of it should be
Gone as soon as this snow melts
Farmers as a rule object to Civ
ing valuable time to the roads at this
season, but they should remember that
when the crops are gathered the pro-
/ duct must be hauled to town, and thai
i good highways make for better prices
/ Let the roads be dragged. Would
suggest that the county prisoners also
be utilized in this work
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
He LIFTED" VALUABLE
FUR COAT; IS GRABBED
Officers Believe They Have a
Much Wanted Bad Man; Pat
Dennan May be Tout For
Auto Thieves

The city and county officers arrest
cd last night a man giving his name
as Patrick f Denman and charged
HIM with lifting fine overcOat
from the Santa Fe train while waiting
fAt supper at the Union station. Bill
Nampner found the man with the coat
on, and at the hearing before Judge
Iornaday the man was held to ans
Yer at the next term of the district
court, under $4,000 bond, which he
failed to give
The officers are claiming that they
have, made an important arrest and
that the man is going under numerous
aliases They found auto keys for
several makes Of cars. and they claim
that he has been travelling about this
ptrt of the country spotting cars for
the thieves There is also a strong
suspicion that he Is a deserter from
the army as a fine U S pistol was
found in his grip He will be close
~ investigated during MS waiting for
trial for stealing the overcoat, which
belonged to salesman for a large
New York jewelry house.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
GOOD ROADS MEETING
POSTPONED FOR TIME
Heavy Snow and Condition Of
Country Roads Cause Post
ponement of Good Roads
Meeting Here

no the Good roads enthusiasts ana
drag men of Logan county
The good roads meeting which was
to have been held here ON Friday the
1lth. has been postponed until after
the snow melts
The committee is accumulating en-
thusia 3m during the meantime lnl
assure the county at large tha' we
are going to have a fine meeting
We want you to hold yourself in
readiness to come. This will not BE
money raising meeting, but viii De
a ste toward organizing a perma-
mont Good Roads Association for Lo-
pan county The date will be an
l,ounced through the columns OF ne
Daily Leader and every farmer IN
terested in this movement is invited
to come, regardless of whether n
receives a written invitation or not.
This county should have the bes'
roads in the state and with gcoC
organization, including all the farmer
of the county we should have Il.
trouble in bringing this about.
one OF the great essentials towar'
good roads is proper dragging at th'
broper time and one Of the sub1e;t
10 be discussed at the postpone.
meeting vii. be the dragging OF lL'
roads.
We want eyory drag man and ever
township officer and every man Wh'
las an op pnion on how to success
fully drag our roads to be prepare
to speak
CSignedD II F Knebel Chairman
Dr e G sharp l. II Matchett Cha
Olsen d W Trapnell.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15

While negotiating the Perkins cross
ing over the Santa Zee tracks in the
southeast Fart Of the city about one
O'clock Monday morning DR. c S Pet
t. met with an accident that came
Eighty near costing him his life and
il is a miracle that he escaped As
It stands he has a broken nose, three
c.acked ribs and badly lacerated
face and two very black eyes be
sides a bum knee.
The miXur was the result of an
engine backing a freight train into a
ding just as the doctors driver had
started his car across the track.
The train hit the iiney ear amid
slups and hurled it from the track.
When came too" said DR. Petty
today the car was headed east altho
We were going west when the i'm
pact came; my driver, young Dickey,
was uninmred, the car was twisted
up considerably and | was bleeding
like a stuck hog and was tempor-
arily blind from the shock of strk-
Ing the side of the car My ribs were
broken by coming in contact with the
steering gear."
After the accident no. Sitnstanding
Ms condition. DR. Petty lnade his sick
call three miles in the ,ountry.
The car was iniure | about $1W
worth, DR. Petty is on the job as
usual today He was sng one OF
the Varley iitney cars, his own car
being too heavy for the country work
owing to the deep snow
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
HUGE RITE CLASS
GIVEN ELU WORK
ON CARD 7 I'M t:
'ENPlE AUDITORIUM TA\ilD
TO LIMIT AND CLASSMilN
SUFFER DISCOMI'ORTS;
MUSICAL END WAS
BRIGHT FEATl RE

Tuesday Afternoon. First NJ d
church 2.30 Entertainment by
Herbert Krumpeln, blind musician
Miss E.hel Douglas, accompanisti
Mrs j w Perry, soloist, Miss Mil
dred Lucas, accompanist.
Tuesday Night, First NJ E church
s. Samoloff Company, assisted by
Marie Wells; Company l. Samol-
Off. Vivian Holt Lillian Scheink
man Lillian Rosendaie.
Tuesday Night Masonic Temple
Oklahoma College for Women, di-
rection Pres G A Austin.
Wednesday Afternoon, First NJ f
church; 2:30: Francis Nash, pi-
anist; Kemp Stillings, yiolinist'
Miss Stillings, aceompanist
Wednesday Night First M e
church, =, Okl3h0lha vi WI
lege band, saltwater, Bob Makov
sky director; assisted by Marie
Wells
Wednesday Might, Masonic TEN
pie. 8, Francis Nash and company
and Doris Jordan entertainer
Thursday Afternoon. First NJ e
church. 2:30. Doris Jordan, en-
tertainer
Thursday Night. Temple. J G
Hubbard, reader; Edwin Y Mcln-
tyre. organist
Temple, 8 Ball Davis OrcheS
ira.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15

II was massive, unWieldly class
that lined up in the Temple auditor
ium Tuesday morning to receive the
teachings of the seventh degree,
known as Provost and Judge.
There have been several big classes
but this is the first time the capacity
OF the big auditorium has been taxed
to the uttermost limit. In fact, it was
uncomfortable crowded; even the
classmen complained vigorously or
the discomfor. The same discom-
fort was noticeable in the big dining
rooms. Arguments for additional build
ings were brought home in no uncer-
tain way, much to the discontinue Of
the pullbacks, who have been dead set
against any improvements.
unless we can Accommodate the
Masons comfortably sad General
HALEY, 81 shah limit the Gcmber o.
registrants here and send them to
McAlester Secretary Derr has made
commendable efforts to break his
+ neck in getting new material and lots
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
Government Control Of
OIL Is Discussed.

Washington, Jan Is W Parish
Of Houston, vice president OF the
humble Oil company and president ol
the Texas Gulf and Louisiana OH aF
sociation and Fred Haskell of Tulsa,
president of the Mid Continent OH n
Gas association. were in conference
as members Of the petroleum war
service committee with Mark l. Rcqua
head OF the oil division Of the fuel
aGmini itration, looking to more com.
'ete arrangements for control of the
oil industry for the period of the war.
10th DR. Garfield and Mr. Requa stat
cd that it was the desire Of the fuel
administration that men representing
the petroleum industry shoh,d co-op-
crate to the end that control shall be
after full knowledge and Of an intel
lgent character
The conference developed that it
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
NEXT CALL WILL INCLUDE ALL WHO
BECAME OF AC;7 SINCE JUNE5, 1877
Solon S Death
Results In robe
Order for Camps

Washington, Jan l5-Ns a direct
result of sentiment in the house
over the death from pneumonia of
Former Representative Gardner at
Camp Wheeler, Ga, Representa-
tive Gard of Ohio, today introduced
a resolution to direct the military
committee to investigate camp
conditions
Camp site selections, sutriciency
of clothing hospital facilities and
treatment of sick soldiers would
be investigated under the resou
ton, Many of Majors Gardeners
friends are supporting the move
ment
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
New Draft Would Add
100000 To Army.

Washington, Jan f. Registration
Of men who have become Of aga slnct
the draft law was enacted waa
ferred in the recent report Of Pc
yost Marshal General Crowder one
OF the means by which supply Of men
for the national army might be as
sured without taking those who mlgn'
have other dependent upon thom II
could be done also, the provost MAJ
shal pointed out by extending tn
axe limit above the present line 81
3l. The war department had ado9'
ed the first suggestion, It was est
mated that II will add about 10oWp
men to the draft ayailablcs eafb
year. A Pa
congressman have been advised
that further legislation would be ne
cessary to perfect and carry on the
draft and the passage Of Senator
chamberlains bin with admlnistT
ton support is expected promptly tn
both houses
Another bill introduced by Senator
Chamberlain would provide dist'uc
tive badge or button for exempted
men.
The bill changing the basis of sl1,e
quota is believed to provide a more
equitable system as it will exclude
entirely enemy aliens from the baiIs.
Enemy aliens were included in the
asis for the first draft ana thaie
was much complaint Heavy enemy
alien populations in some congesled
cistricts forced Americans to arms
duty regardless Of exemption clallt
10 make up district quotas.
Exemption Of the government IRON
rayment of the new war tax on aa os
mobiles is the purpose OF another Nh
introduced by Senator Chamberlain TO
deal principally with the large gov
ernment purchase Of motor trucks
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
pastinies Of German Empire
In Hands of MiIitarists.

London. Jan 15-Control OF the d"S-
tinies of the German empire press
accounts from neutral countries agree
is passing into the hands OF the mil
t.r,sfs or the leaders who want to
Eo,d what has been gained by m!gh'
and the sword. Chancellor Won lierl-
Ing. the aged incumbent of the ehiel
politcal office, again is reported III
ard preparing to resign, while the
r,'litar,ats and pan Germans are de-
mand.ng the dismissal Of DIR Won
1uehlmann. the foreign secretary, who
has headed the German delegation at
Erest Litovsk
In connection with the reported NJ
ness of the imperial chancellor, It IS
re.orted from Berlin that Count Won
I,ertling's address before the nam
committee of the reichstag has been
pcstponed for several day. 1t was
said previously that the chancellor
would answer the recent war aims
statements of President Wilson and
Premier Lloyd George before the man
committee on Wednesday.
u.led with these report IS the
fact that the German emperor ana
tie crown prince have been holding
conferences with the political and NIL
itarv leaders It is reported also tha'
the German ministers to Denmark ahc
Holland have arrived Unexpectedly II
Berlin Indications are that the pres
ent turmoil within the German rullns
class will result in the acceptance Q
firm policy either fayoring the mil
tarists or the more peaceful elemen
with the probability that the Fan
Germans will be victorious. The 50
c,a!ist Vorwaerts believes militar'
DICTATORSHIP is in the making. N
exclamation has been youchsaied D.
either the Germans or the Russian
a., to the reasons behind the TEN
porary halt IN the peace negotiations
Nor has it been announced Official
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
HIN IJNDERSEA MONSTERS HURL
DEADLY BOMBS ON SEAC0AST TOWN
Noted Woman
Leader and Writer
Meets Death

Cambridge Mass, Jan 15-May
Alden Ward author woman's lead
er and lecturist. was almost in
stantly killed last night when the
automobile in which she was rid
ing collided with trolley ear.
Mrs Ward was a direct descend
ant of John Alden and Priscilla
Mullens of the old Plymouth col
ony days She was born in ONO
65 years ago.
For some time she was editor of
the Federation Bulletin, the Ma
tional official publication Of the
Central Federation Of Women's
Clubs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
FORMER FRENCH
PREMIER ARRESTED

Paris. Jan 15-The arrest yesterday
of Former Premier Ca!lauX was due
principally to a cablegram from Sec
retary Lansing at Washington, saying
that in 1916 M CaillauX had been in
communication with the Berlin for
eign office.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
WILL ADD 100000 MEN
TO DRAFT AVAILABlES
GOVERNMENT CONTROL on
OH. IL DISCI SSllD; PRICE
II\I\G NOT TO BE UN-
DERr AI<ll\: INCREAS-
ED PitODt CIIO\
DESIRED
BULLETIN

Washington, Jan i5--At the request
of the war department today, Chair
man Chamberlain Of the senate mil
tary committee introduced a bill tor
the registration for military duty OF
all men who have become q yearo cd
since June 5, 1917, when the otatt
law went into effect.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15

A sufficient number Of metal auto
mobile tags for 191S have arrived at
the offices Of the state highway de
pmtment, according to George b No
hle, commissioner These tags were
manufactured al the state ponitentiary
which accounts for the fact that the
tags are on hand SO early in the year,
L is said Before the tags were man
u!actured at the penitentiary outside
firms were depended upon to furnish
toem.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15

grhe British have not stated just
how large is this mighty weapon OF
war. but they insist it is the newest
and the biggest gun SO far produced
for war uses 1. is here shown ON the
way to the Flanders front The
photograph indicates it is rifle as
long as most naval guns and perhaps
OF larger calibre
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15

Kansas City, Jan ll5-Three persons
" ere killed and about twenty injured
when Union Pacific passenger train
80 1872, bound from Beloit to Solomon
Kansas. was wrecked about mile
from Beloit this morning. Names ii
the dead and injured have not beel
learned.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15

Washington. Jan 15-Bills to amend
{ food law so as to empower the
food administration to compel the OBJ =
servance of wheatless and meatleas
days or any other measure it pre-
scribes was introduced today by Rep
resentative Leayer and Senator Pom
Grain, acting for the food admins IA
tiou
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
GOOD ROADS MEET AND
DINNER At CITY HALL

The snow and cold knocked
out the Good Roads meeting
carded for last Friday. The meet
ing and dinner will be held at the
city hall the coming Friday. 1t
will be an important event and
every active citizen is expected to
be present. The dinner will be
exceptionally good and tdings of
much import will be disclosed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
DROP WILSON'S MES
SAGE FROM AIRPLANES


Amsterdam, Monday Jan 14-The
newspaper Les NouVeIes says that a
number of allied airpIanes last Thurs
Gay dropped a thousand copies Of
President Wilson's message to con-.
-gc-s on occupied areas in Belgium.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
ACTIVITY THIS AFTER
NOON ON TWO FRONTS

Rome, Jan 15-By an attack in the
Monte Asalon re9lon on the northern
front, the Italians have, gained con
siderable advantage and inflicted very
heavy losses on the enemy, says the
war office.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15

London Jan 1.-THE Rumanian
minister at Petrograd and his entire
staff have been arrested by the Bol-
sheviki. the Rumanian legation here
announced today
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
GERMAN EMPIRE NOW At
MERCY Of MIL|TARIs7S
CHANCELLOR IlERTLi\G II
SLATED TO GO; SOCIAL
lists SAY THE KAISER II
PLANNING TO CREATE
MILITARY DiCTA-
TORSI!lp
BULLETIN.

London, Jan 15,-Yarmouth was
bcmbarded from the sea last night It
is announced officially. About twen-
ty shells fell in the city Many we're
Killed and injured The following was
given out: "
yarmouth was bombarded from the
sea last night. Fire was opened at
1o:55 D m. and lasted about five min
utes, some 20 shells falling into the
town.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
Yarmouth Important Shipbulldlng
Citv. 10000 People.

London, Jan Attacks by German
naval forces on the coast towns OF
which there were number early IN
the war, have been mtreQuent in re-
cent months. The last Ireyiou3 oc-
cnrrenee of the kind officially report
ed. was on Sept OF last year on
Il at day German submarine bonn
barded Scarborough, causing thA
death of three persons and the in
jury of five
Yarmouth is on the North sea, ll'
miles northeast Of London. 1t IS a
city Of some ,)o2J inhabitants with
i,n ortant shipbuilding and fishing m
Gustries
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
MONDAY TO BE DE
CLARllD LEGAL HOLIDAY


New York. Jan l5-As a means of
c nserying fuel throughout the east
crn states which have been vitally
effected by the coal shortage, it was
announced today that federal fuel ad
nnisrators have recommended that
pro 3ident Wilson declare Monday
legal holiday throughout this territory
Tor the next eight or ten weeks.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-01-15
VERDUN FRONT.

Paris, Jan 15-VioIent artillery
fighting on the verdun front is re-
ported in today's official communca-
tion