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The Adair County news., 1919-07-23
Death Of a Young woman.


Last Saturday night, aboutS o'clock
Mrs. Grace Feese, the widow Of Mr..
Sam Feese, deceased, after long i'll
ness, died at the home of her father,
Mr.. Sam Conover, near Columbia, a
victim of pulmonary trouble. She
was twenty-eight years old the oath
day of last March. Her husband died
about three years ago, leaving her
with two children, both girls.
The deceased mother was a Miss
Tupman, and she leaves many rel
atives IN Adair county.
She was a consistent member of the
Baptist Church, but the funeral was
preached by Ed. f. ]. Barger, of the
Christian Church, Sunday afternoon
in the presence of large concourse
of sorrowing relatives and friends.
The interment was in the Columbia
Cemetery, beside the grave of her
husband
Much sympathy is felt for the two
little orphans, but God in his infinite
wisdom will take care of them. The
grand father, with whom they viii
live, will do all in his power to Lead
them into the paths of righteousness
and after while will again meet theil
loving mother.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23
Total,

Mr.. R. L. Faulkner, of Griffin
Springs, and Mr.. Henry Buchanan,
who is near nelghbor, beth living
in Taylor county, had in eighty acres
each in wheat. 1t was threshed last
week. Mr.. Faulkner's crop measured
1,558 bushels and Mr.. Buchanan's 1858
bushels The man who was with the
thresher informed the News that both
crops were splendid grain. He also
stated that through the boundary of
his thresher in Adair and Taylor,
wheat was first-class
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23
Entertained.

On the evening of July 10th, Miss
Rena Cundiff, popular daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Cundiff, Heraline
INIT. Pleasantly threw open the doors
Of her parents elegant and hospitable
home, to the many hosts gathered by
previous invitations, to hours of en-
joyable entertainment.
Miss Rena, is an adept at entertain
ing, but being unable to handle sthe
large throng she was ably assisted by
a number of her girl associates, and
brother, Herschel. At the proper hour
all left for their homes, trusting for
a renewal of the call at an early date.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

About as disgusting q habit, noticed
in Columbia. is the everlasting promo
nading by few girls, around the pub
lie square. Some of them start at l
O'Clock in the afternoon on Saturdays
and iU is kept up until or 9 o'clock
in the evening. Mothers ought to
have sufficient Judgment to know that
such conduct does benefit their daugh-
ters. A girl, especially a poor girl,
can not be too prudent in this day
and time.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Hutchinson & Patteson will likely
raze the building they are now doing
business in and it will be replaced by a
two story brick. Preparations are
now being made for kiln. When
this improvement is made every build
ing in that block, from the Bank of
Columbia to the West corner will be
brick.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23
Clerk, A. @. G

Sam Burdette, the mule dealer, has
been instrumental in many farmers in
Adair and adjoining counties being
we'll supplied with good work stock.
Mr.. Burdette is odjudge of a mule,
and he has associated with him Mr..
John B. Coffey, who can tell the worth
of an animal at glance, hence only
the best stock is being bought and
sold by Mr.. Burdette.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Berta Foley, Since Popplewell,
Glovey Hudson, Elmer Wilson, all of
Russell county, were brought here last
Thursday, by Deputy Marshal A. B.
CLANCY, emerged with selling liquor.
They we're presented to T. C. David
son, United States Commissioner.
PopplewelI confessed, and the trial of
the others followed later. 1t was
generally believed that the whole push
would be held for further trial.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

A writer on the Lebanon Enterprise
asks; "Do we all patronize home in
adustry as we should? You don't ex
pect grass to grow without, water;
then you can't expect local stores to
enlarge their stock to suit your needs
if you don't buy from them: Va
Should have more cooperation be
tween our merchants and their
customers. Demand sooner or later
creates a supply. II you want some
thing you can't get in your town
stores, tell your dealers, traders OF
merchants. Let them get it for you
Give them the chance at least to fill
the hill With the cooperation we
will have neighboring towns giving us
their trade instead of giving them
ours"
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Clean up your premises The State
Board of health has sent out letters,
informing the people that it is very
probable that Kentucky. will be in.
fected this fall, with influenza. 1t is
a fearful and dangerous disease, and
the Board wants every family, In al
communities to clean their back prem
ises, and by so doing the town that i;
in good sanitary condition will more
than likely escape the plague, should
it visit the State. The admonition sent
out by the State Board should be
needed. twill be too late after the
disease has come.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

There was terrific hail storm,
accompanied by vivid lightning, at
Montpelier last Friday afternoon. A
three year old mare mule which was
the property OIL. V Turner was kill
ed 1t was worth $3.50. The tobacco
crops were fearfully damaged. This
was followed by heavy rain. flooding
cornfeldS.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Nina Phelps, nine year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Phelps, who
was thrown from her horse, ON the
public square, last Wednesday morning
and considerably hurt about her head
and back, is rapidly recovering. 1t was
at first thought she was seriously in
jured. DR.. c. NJ. Russell was the at
tending physician,
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

In addition to the names of viola
tors of the revenue law, published in
this paper, the following were brought
before Commissioner Davidson this
week: Alex Hale, Dora Wilson, Esto
Wilson, Elmer Wilson, Cyrus Wilson,
all charged with selling liquor. Grow
er Harris was presented for robbing
the mail.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Claud Bell and Rollin Montgomery,
the two boys who broke into and rob.
bed @. R. Hutchison's store, were in
dicted and Tuesday afternoon, of last
week they were brought before Judge
Carter, confessing to the charge.
They were both sent to the house
OF reformation for one year each.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23
Officers Of Primary Election.

At meeting of the Board of Elec-
tion Commissioners of Adair county,
KY, held in the office Of the Clerk OF
the Adair County Court on Monday,
July IA, 1919 Present., Cortez Sand
ers, Ely Young and W. B Patteson.
1t is ordered by the Board that the
following persons be and they are here
by appointed officers of the primary
election to be held in Adair county,
KY, on August I'd, 1919, in the follow
ing precincts, to-wit:
West Columbia, No. l.-U. N. Whit
lock, Judge: Owen Wilson, Judge
Ray Montgomery, Clerk, J. L. Nc
Lean, Sheriff.
East Columbia, No. "A Hum,
Judge; A. T. Hood, Judge; W. f.
Allison, Clerk, Force Hood. Sheriff.
Midtown, No. 81. G. Browning,
Judge; Virvin Compton, Judge Cas-
sius Cheatham, Clerk, Cash Leftwich,
Sheriff.
Keltner, No. 4-Shelby Gibson,
Judge; Waller Parnell, Judge; A. B.
Henderson, Clerk, Brice Edwards,
Sheriff,
Gradyville, No. 5.-W. L. Grady,
Judge; Allen Dudley, Judge; Luther
Bell, Clerk, Leslie Dundley. Sheriff.
Elroy, No. 6.-J. II. Branham
Judge; @. C. Coomer, Judge; J. T.
Rose, Clerk, F. A. Strange, Sheriff.
Harmony, No. 7-Montford Lewis
Judge; Joel Darnell, Judge; Alvir
10y, Clerk, Tom Bennett, Sheriff.
Glensfork, No. 8.-W. R. Taylor
Judge; Loren Collins, Judge; Johr
Webb, Jr., Clerk, Quintilion Mont
gomery, Sheriff,
| White Oak, No. "a. J. Combest
Judge; ]. P. Conover, Judge; Geo. ]
Epperson, Clerk, Mont Wilson, Sheriff
Little Cake.-No. 1O.-I. G. Breed
ing, Judge; 10 Goodin, Judge Mon
Tarter, Clerk, W R. Knifley, Sheriff
Pellyton, No. Ii N. T.. Jones
Judge; c. R. Rubarts, Judge; Bill
Jones, Clerk, J. NJ. Rich, Sheriff.
Roley; No. II Owen Arnold, Judge
Clayton Goodin, Judge; Milburn Wol
ford, Clerk, Gus Dunbar, Sheriff.
i Cane Valley, No. 13-Lee Biggs
Judge: Geo. Rice, Judge; L. NJ
Smith, Clerk, j. NJ. Woodrum, Sheriff
Egypt, No. Al. B. Grant, Judge
Alvin Burton, Judge; EO Foster, Clerk
Tom Murrell, Sheriff
South Columbia, No. 15.-Ben Cor
over, Judge Geo. E. Wilson, Judge
W. A. Garnett, Clerk, ]. P. Hutch
son, Sheriff.
A copy, Attest, S. S. Neat,
Clerk, A. c.. c
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Mr., W. R. Taylor, Atlanta, Ca, d.
E. Meson, Slstersyille. W. Va, Geo f.
Sherman, New Castle, Pa. G. f.
Gardner, Christopher, ILL.,. all oil men,
were here last week, looking over the
territory. Something is going to be
doing in this county at an early date.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against the Estate of
Monte j. McCaffree, deceased, to file
same with me at the Office of the
County Attorney, in Columbia, KY,
properly proven, on Saturday, August
It'll, 1919, and all parties indebted to
the estate of the above named de.
cedent will please call and settle said
debts. This July, 18th, 1919.
B. A. Waggener, Admr.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Mr. S. E. Shiveley, of this place, re-
turned from West Point, Miss, last
Tuesday night. He liked the country
very well, saying that it is good for
grass and raising stock. He did not
make purchase. He reports Mr.. G.
S. Harris and R. K. Young doing
well, and were satisfied.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

DR.. C. NJ. Russell is having his resi-
dence remodled Two additional
rooms are being added, porches built
and hardwood floors laid. The i'm
provements will add much to the con-
venience and the appearance of the
building. Mr.. Horace Walker is the
contractor.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

The suit of Neece Gowen against the
Greensburg Loose Leaf House, to recov-
er over So, 400, the amount the plaintiff
claimed was due him in the price he
contracted a certain amount Of tobac-
co to the company and the price it was
sold for. In other words he sold the
tobacco to an agent Of the company
for s35, 90 per hundred. When it was
delivered the company refused to re.
ceive it, and it was sold for less money
The difference in the price it was sold
for and the price contracted, was a
little over S3,4OO, and Mr.. Gowen got
Judgment for the full amount. The
case will be appealed.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

If you are a Democrat tell your
friends of the Importance of voting in
the Congressional race. Judge Hardin
is to be elected on the second of Aug
ust, not nominated.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Rev. H. C. Carpenter, of Wood
burn, KY, and Rev. T. B. Lasley,
pastor of the Columbia Colored Baptist
Church, xpect to start a revival meet
ing, beginning July 9th The Pastor
asks every one to help, white and col.
ored, that the meeting may be sue
cess, as there is need of a great work
being done in Columbia.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23
Nominate Musick.

Nominate Ryland c Musick of
Breathitt County for Attorney Gen.
eral is the word being passed over the
State by those most interested in a
winning Democratic ticket, IN Nov
ember. Political Advertisement.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Mr. S. E. Shively owns large
boundary of land in North Dakota
bis wheat is about ready to harvest.
He left here Monday morning with
six young men, VIM. Thompson being
one of the number, for his wheat
fields.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Mr. Sam Burdette reached Columbia
last Tuesday with forty head of first
class mules which he purchased in the
Blue Grass section He left with them
Saturday for Burkesvflle where he will
dispose of them on Monday at public
outcry.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

S D. Barbee has purchased of Fred
Myers the latter's residence, near the
roller mill. He will be given possession
soon. 1t is said that Mr.. Myers will
remove to the 10 N. Conover resi-
dence.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Buy your tickets to the Chautauqua
today and save money. By so doing
you will help the local committee that
made it possible for Columbia to have
a chautauqua.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Mr.. Marcus Phelps, who lives near
Esto, Russell county lost, by fire, I75
bushels Of wheat last Friday. 1t was
SET on fire by lighting during a hail
storm or from sparks from the en-,
CINE, the thresher being on the
ground.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

We receive a copy Of the Taylor
County Herald about every six weeks.
We like the paper and would be glad
to receive it regularly.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23
Report of the Grand Jury.

A grand jury of Adair county, after
being session ceven days, returned
the following indictments, classified as
follows:
Breach of peace, G
Trespass, 4
Wreckless weapons,
Concealed weapons, :
Disturbing worship, z
Petit larceny, z
Assault and battery,
Failing to work the road, z
Bringing liquor into dry district, 4
Uttering forged instrument. 3
Selling pistol to minor,
Trading horses without license, ]
Cruelty to animal, ]
Fornication,
Breaking into storelhouse, ]
Obtaining property falsely.
Total, Al
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Only one man has been seen on the
streets and square Of Columbia intox-
seated since the first of July. The
law is working fine here.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Miss Jennie Garnett is improving
the appearance and convenience of
her residence by having an additional
room and porches built. J. A. Willis
and W. C. Murrell are the workmen.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Rev. r. V. Bennett delivered q
most interesting discourse Sunday
forenoon, telling of the magnitude Of
the Centenary and what he witnessed
at Columbus during the great meet
ing.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Mr.. Ralph Hurt writes his parents
that he will likely reach home by the
first of August. His letter was dated
Brest, France. When he comes he
will bring many interesting narratives
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

The Democrats of this county cor
tainly know by this time that Judge
Hardin is to be elected to Congress
on Saturday week. Do not fail to vote.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Mrs. Eta Caldwell, Of Midtown,
has purchased the 10 D. Flowers
on Greensburg street, and
will remove to it. Consideration, s1750.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Vote for Capt. P w. Bushong, n.
D., D. D. S., Edmonton, KY, for
State Senator in present Republican
Primary election. Political Adv.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Mr.. Ely Young has purchased Mr..
C. H. Sandusky's one-half interest in
the planning mill, this place. There
will be no change in the running of
the mill.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Is it not time for prices to drop?
You can scarcely reach them at this
time.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

All persons owing me for 1918 and
1919 are requested to call and settle
without further notice.
Miss Julia Eubank
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Wolfcrd Bros, will sing at old Liber-
ty church, in Russell Co. 1st Sunday in
Augtst. Every body invited, bring
your song books Dinner on the ground
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Corn throughout the county never
looked better, and an abundant crop is
in sight.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Mrs. Leo c.. Wright (nee Miss Dora
l.. Eubank) and FINS Strange, passed
the State examination.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

There is nothing to hinder newly
married couple from prospecting in the
world if they are willing to make a
fight for the circulating dollar. The
actions of both Mr.. Edgar W. Reed
and his wife (nee Miss Madge Rosen-
feld,) is commendable. They arrived
from, Louisville Friday night after the
announcement of their marriage, and
both went to their respective places
of business Monday. Mr.. Reed to the
Office of his brother, Mr.. G. R. Reed,
and Mrs. Reed to the Telephone Elk
change where she has been a popular
operator for several years.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Mr.. A. C. Hubbard and Mr.. r. L.
Faulkner were here, from Camp.
bellsville, Monday.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

The days are getting shorter and
the mornings cooler. The nights are
delightful for sleeping.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

The meeting at Garlin continues.
1t draws people who live distance Of
five or six miles
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

1t is only 80 days until the Lindsey
Wilson and the Graded school will
open.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

There is plenty of everything to eat
for man and beast in. Adair county.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23
Notice.
devotion

To all election offices, who may be
holding keys to ballot Boxes, are re-
ouested to return them at once, oblige
s. C. Neat C A, &C.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

n. r. Christie bought of Ed Shively
one com bine mare price, SITS.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Schools days will soon be here, and
with the coming of pupils, business
win be lively.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Many people here from adjoining
counties, attending the chautauquas
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

The town is fuil u people tins week
from all sections, attending the Chau
tauqua.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Do not longer pat of buying tickets.
Buy this morning, and help the Local
signors.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

Cut and kill the obnoxious weeds
about your premises.
The Adair County news., 1919-07-23

signors.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-09
KIL.L.ICRENI
BACK FROM
CAPITAL
Member Governors Com
mission for Revision Of
the Fiction, Laws Returns
From indianapolis With
Report of Work Done.

CROWN POINT, IND, Jan. 9.-Coun-
ty Republican Chairman John Kflngrew
has returned from Indianapolis after
participating in the deliberations of the
commission appointed By Governor
Goodrich to make recommendation for
revision Of the existing election laws.
The members Of the commission were
divided ia their opinion as to whether
the existing primary law should be re-
pealed as It now applies to thc oandi-
dates for the offices of governor anu
United States senator's all agreed that
it should stand as it applies to county
and congressional candidates. with some
changes.
The commission were unanimous IN
their recommendation that the present
absent voters law be amended or
strengthen the same 50 as to make IS
moro workable.
second. That what IS known as the
Corrupt Practice act be allowed to re-
main Is it now is with such amendment
thereto as win encourage proper and
practicable administration OF election
affairs. and al the same time tend %
greater purity 81 elections.
The law should be amended 10 pro
vide specific authority for each county
committee to employ and pay for il
CC,ontEnued on pBEs two.1
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AND
HIS CREW!
IRE GUILTY
trntel-nat!oaal &C. ser7.oe.l

CHICAGO. Jan. 9.-Congrcss elect
victor Berger and his four fellow social
iats found guilty late yesterday Of con
epiracy to violate the espionage act were
today making plans to carry their fight
for freedom to the eirouit court Of ap-
peaIs.
Tailing therS the socialists viii at
lack the corsututionahty of the osplon-
age act in the supreme court Of the
United States
Those convicted with Berger and who
now face sentences Of from one to 20
years I'm a federal prison. fines of from
st 600 to $4,000 or both. are;
AdoIph Germer national secretary So
ciaIist party
1vn. #. Krase national secretary
Young Peoples Socialist League
r. Louis ErgdahL editor Of the amer
lean socialist
Irwin St John Tucker. Episcopalian
minister and head Of the educational bu-
rsau of the socialist party.
An Of the convicted mon were releas-
ga on their cid bonds of $4,000 each
rending hearing Of motion on Janu-
o-y % for a new trial,
The verdict Of guilty IS charged
was returned by the jury In Judge Ian
dis court after three ballots
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WILD OVER
TREATNE.N
". B. GOnkGy, Head Of Concern,
Complains Bitterly Of Street
Gar COmpaly'S Service.

"T'm going to move my plant
back TO Chicago as soon as I can if
something isn't done about the
street car service just as sure as
God made little apples" said w. B.
Conkey, head OF the great publish
ing plant, this morning to a repre-
sentative Of The Times.
Nr. Conkey was white hot and
h was thorougly IN earnest. There
Is TO question but what he was
sincere in what he said. Things
have come to a showdown with the
publisher-the man who brought
big Institution to the city when
It v.as in a bad way.
2fr ~oukev says The mothers OF Ham
fn.r3 and West Hammond have refused
- lct girls york ~ his plant because
o. -he street ear service. Re has been
R3rc. sinE for hundreds Of girls lately
Rr.l leg dfnt Of hard work got les They
pledged themzelvesf tf they got street
car service and Mr.. ConAey pledged
htreet car service.
lie took tile natter up with Sapt
II vr4snce WHO said that nothing could
be done he then took up the question
with President TamadGe in Chicago.
III. Conkav says that Mr. Talmadge
esr7cd 10 have two cars for the gigis
aud there were no two cars there. Near
Is hundred GIRLS had 20 walk hons.
TAes qutt WORK.
1Jr CouEey says he he's appealed 20
.re street car company and 90 the
mayor and that nothing is done, "it is
3ust llke this" said the publisher. Ny
Plant has been in Hammond 90 years.
Tire city viii 90 anything for the stand
Erd bet IL practically tells me to so 70
hen It VIII co anything for the new
Viants but not for the old ones who have
been the city's main support. am not
Fous 10 stand for IL any longer
xim7ty can't do business on this basis
I'd won't suffer like this
FV1r going to Chicago to advertise ray
buildings here for sale and III move my
olant 70 Chicago where crin get som:
consideration. I mean It, every wore
VI It.
IF nay elnployCs-gtTls who need pro
tectson from cold and storm-can't sc
ttrcot cars to ride lA I'm going 10 sc
sut'
What is Hammond going to do about
A. what ,s the city administration, tn
Chamber Of Commerce. the bushes
raen going to do2
LOSE THE W. 3 CONKEy PLANT
a CREDIT 10 THE CITY,
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No tumble of Clerks, Ses-
sion to Be Modernized,
Gov. Goodrich Reads His
Message.
TI31rs BUREAr
At @~ TsRrr-rs


At STATE CAPITAL.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Jan. Q.
The seventy-frst Hoosier Cen
eral Assembly convened here today
for its biennial session, with Re
publicans heavily predominant in
both houses.
Lieutenant Governor Edgar D.
Bush. of Salem. called the senate
to order and Judge Lawson Har-
vey, Of the Indiana supreme court.
administered the oath OF Office to
the new Numbers. Representative
Jesse Eschbach, of Warsaw, vet
eran speaker Of the Indiana house,
was reelected following the con
vening of the house by William A,
Roach. secretary of state. Judge
David Myers, of the supreme court
administered the oath of office &c
the new members Of the house
Mr.. Eschbach was selected unan-
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MANY SLAIN BY GRENADE.
lRr International News servteel

LONDON, Jan. "a hand grenade
was thrown into a crowd Of 10000 per
sons in front Of the chancellors palace
in Berlin and many were killed and
wounded. said a dispatch from Rotter-
dam 10 the Telegraph today.
When this information was received
i'm Rotterdam from Berlin. the dead ana
wounded were being carried away from
the scene
The German government was said 70
have issued an ultimatum saying II
would not treat with the Spartacidcs
until all except actual soldiers we're
disarmed-
Dispatches from various sources close
to Germany were conflicting today. On
Wednesday the advices said that the
government had gained the upper hand
and that a truce had been declared.
Today they indicated that further
fighting was in progress.
The Ebert government is demandins
that the spartacides evacuate all Of the
buildings they have seized. that they
turn over tho newspaper plants they
have occupied and that Eichhorn. tha
chief OF police. yield TO the order Of dis
nlissal