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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Russell Loses a Prominent Cit.
zen.

Mr.. j. Q. Phelps, who was very
substantial and highly respected cit
izen of Russell county, died Tuesday
night of last week. His home was
two and half miles this side of
jamestown, on the Columbia road.
He was a thrifty farmer, and a man
who was respected by his neighbors
and friends, and whose death cast a
gloom over the entire county. He
was about sixty-five years old, and had
been active in the affairs of Russell
county since early manhood. Mr..
Phelps lost his wife about eighteen
months ago, but he leaves several
children.
The funeral and burial took place
Wednesday and it was largely attend
ed He was one Of the leading spirits in
the neighborhood of Esto, and it will
be long time before the residents OF
that community will see his like
For years he was a friend and sup
porter of this paper, and to the sur
viving friends the editor and manager
extends their profoundest sympathy,
admonishing them to look to the Civ
er of all that is good in this time of
deepest sorrow.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Notice Of Election.
G. R. Hutchinson,
A. D. Patteson.

In compliance with a prociama
tion, issued by the Governor of Ken
lucky, on the 18th, day of May, 1919,
Ordering that an Election for Rep
resentative in Congress for the Eighth
Congressional District of Kentucky,
composed of the Counties OF Adair,
Anderson, Boyle, Casey, Garrard,
Jessemine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer,
Shelby and Spencer, be held in each
voting precinct in the Counties afore-
said on Saturday August the 2nd.,
1919.
An election will be held in Adair
County on the above mentioned date
in the various voting precincts of said
County, for the purpose as above
stated. Cortez Sanders,
Sheriff of Adair County KY.
3O-2t.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Tribute Of Respect.

Whereas, 1t has pleased God in His
infinite wisdom to remove from the
active walks of life. to that city not
made with hands eternal in the heav-
ems, Bro. ]. A. Goodman, who had
reached his seventy-fourth year, and
in all his long life had been an honor
ed citizen, and for nearly fifty years
a Jealous Mason, who at the time of
his death was a member of Columbia
Lodge, No. &c, whose death the mem
beers deeply deplore and will long
cherish his memory, therefore be it
Resolved, That we, as a lodge, ten.
der to the bereayed widow and the
surviving son, and grandson, our
heartfelt sympathy in their great loss,
and commend them to God, who alone
can bring succor to wounded and
bleeding hearts.
End. That we sympathize with the
religious body who long held Bro.
Goodman in the highest esteem for
the very effective work he did in this
part of Kentucky as minister of the
Gospel.
3rd. That copy of these resolutions
be spread upon the record-book of the
lodge, a copy sent to the loved ones
of the deceased, and that The Adair
County News be asked to publish the
same.
4th. That the members of Columbia
Lodge, No 90, wear the usual badge
of mourning for thirty days.
Geo. McMahan,
G.. A. Smith,
J. E. Murrell.
Committee.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Noah 10y, Superintendent.
county.

If you want an insurance policy in
al old established company, the one
that nearly all the financiers Of Co.
Iumbia and out in the county are car
rying policies in, let ]. E. Murrell
write it in the Connecticut Mutual,
one of the best dividend paying COM
panies doing business. Here IS pol
icy for young men: Take the age Of
20. endowment at So. The applicant
would start paying s2O.52. He would
draw a dividend each year while pay
ing, and if he is living at the age Of
IS the company will pay him the full
amount in cash for which he is insur-
ed. All ages will be written upon
this plan up to 80 years. If death oc-
ours before the applicant reaches IS,
the whole amount will be paid. Re-
member that Mr.sMurren represents
a mutual company.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
A,TlREST.
Mrs. Kate Kemp, Beloved Wife Of
Geo. A. Kemp, Succumbs at
ll:20 Monday Night.
FUNERAL SERVICES At THE RESIDENCE.

A very sad and lamentable death &C.
Cured at the home of Mr.. Geo. A.
Kemp Monday night at 11:2O O'Clock
when his beloved wife, Kate Spencer
Kemp crossed over to be with loved
ones who had gone before. The news
of this death brought sorrow to all
the homes in Columbia, as the deceas-
ed was highly respected throughout
the community, and loved by intimates
who we're acquainted with her noble,
Christian character.
The deceased was a daughter of VIM.
M. and Mary Ann Gatewood Spencer,
and was born and reared in Green's
burg. Her mother died when she
was quite young, and a few years af-
ter the close of the Civil war she and
her sisters and her father became res
idents of Columbia, aud here the ma
jor portion of her life was spent.
The deceased was born November Z,
1s47.
In the winter Of 1870 she was happi-
ly married to Mr.. Geo. A. Kemp and
to this union three children were born.
The. first lived only few hours, and
besides her husband she is survived by
daughter and son, Miss Minnie, who
is we'll known teacher, and Henry
NJ, who has been close attendant
upon his mothers affairs for a num-
Der of years. She also leaves two sis
tiers, Mrs. Bette Atkins and Mrs. NJ.
D. Baker, and several nieces and
nephews.
Mrs. Kemp spent beautiful Chris
tian life, and for years she tithed, CIV
ing to the Lord a part of alllthe money
that came into her hands, and before
she died she devised how a portion Of
her savings should be expended.
She was a member of the Columbia
Presbyterian Church, but on account
of her infirmities she was not able to
attend services regularly, but was a
contributor to all the ordinances of
the organization.
At her own request the funeral SER
vices will be held at the residence this
tuesday afternoon at o'clock and
will be conducted by her pastor, Rev.
B T. Watson. The interment will be in
the city cemetery.
The principal cause of Mrs. Kemp's
demise was paralysis, she having met
with two strokes before the final dis.
solution. One who was with her in
her last hours said to the writer, sit
was the most painless and beautiful
death I ever saw"
All Columbia feels for the surviving
members of the family and the other
relatives.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Notice
1 have some good teams for SALE
A. G. Hill, Columbia, KY.

The main highway leading to
Columbia is the Campbellsville pike,
and it is said that Adair's end Of itrz
nine miles, is IN very bad1condition.
This piece of roadssswas given to the
county by the Campbellsville and
Muldrough's Hill Turnpike Company
with the understanding that Adair
would keep the nine miles in good
condition, and she should do it. Now
is the time to put metal on in order
that it may become settled and
smooth before winter comes. II the
county Judge is in charge he should
act, and if he is not, whoever is should
get busy.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

Mr.. Geo. j. Hurt, who is located
in the Soldiers Home, Dayton, Ohio,
and who was here last week, stated
that at this time there were only
about $500 old veterans in the homes
as many were off, spending their va
cation. When they are all in the
plumber that are entertained is be-
tween five and six thousand. He says
it is spIendidly managed institution
and that thessoldiers have all theco
forts of life, and that he is perfectly
satisfied.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

A large crowd will evidently be in
Columbia next Monday, the opening
day of the Adair circuit court. Many
will come on business, others will
come 10 see and be seen. 1t matters
not as to the mission that will bring
them to town, but we want to extend
an invitation to one and all who are
indebted to this office to call and make
payment. There are large number
of our subscribers in Adair county
who have been going on new time for
several months, and we need to col.
lect. Do not fail to call and look over
your account.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
COLUMBIA KENTUCKY. WEDNESDAY. JULY 2. 1919.
New Firm.

The undersigned have formed part
nership and will conduct family gro
Gerry and implement store in the same
stand that has been occupied by G. R.
Hutchinson for a number of years.
Mr.. A. D. Patteson, who has had ex.
perience in this line of business,
wants his friends to call at his pres
emit location. Mr.. Hutchinson returns
patronized him since he has been in
business, and asks they remain with
the firm.
c. R. Hutchinson,
A, D, PatteSon.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

We have received a clipping from
Sam Nat Hancock, showing that the
people Of Potales, New Mexico, are
expecting unusual activities upon the
part of companies at Potales, as it is
generally believed to be an oil field.
Experts, who have been upon the
ground, are confident that oil can be
found in paying quantities. Quite a
number of Adair county people are
living in this part of New Mexico.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
ParrOt..MayS.
Committee.

Miss Hazel Beatrice Parrott, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Parrott, Of
Taylor county, and Mr.. E. L. Mays,
sou of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Mays, of
Casey county, came to Lebanon Fri.
day and after securing license from
County Clerk Sam J. Spalding, were
married at the Baptist parsonage,
DR.. 7. J. Porter officiating. Lebanon
Falcon.
The groom is nephew of Mrs. J..
ii. PelIey, this place.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

We we're in error last week when we
stated that James and Isham Kearnes,
who shot Marcus Richards, were held
in the sum of $3.50 each to await the
action of the grand jury. They were
held in that amount until the exam
ing trial which was held at jamestown
last Tuesday. There were quite a
number of witnesses and at the con.
clusion they we're held in the sum of
$1,000 each. They bonded and went
home. Marcus Richards, the wound
ed man, is in room at the Baptist
parsonage, and it is now thought that
he will recover.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Notice.

am now Special Agent for the Old
Reliable Union Central Life Insurance
Co. of Cincinnati, o.
The Union Central has been doing
business since 1867. January 1st 1919
we had admitted assets SIPS, l64, 484.
We have the cheapest rate of
any Life Insurance co. doing bust
ness in this secti ion OF the
country.
Any one figuring on Life Insurance,
call or see
Count T. Suits, Spec. Agt.
Columbia, KY.
34-tf
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

At the recent examination of teach
ers for Adair county, there were elev-
en- applicants. Nine frst-class certifi.
Gates were issued and they were
awarded to Nathan B. Allison, D. E.
Sanders, Scott Campbell, Dorothy
Gill, Anna Eubank, Ruth Holiday,
Ada Neat, Lola Maupin, Mabel Hind
man. OF this nine Anna Eubank
made the highest grade, an average of
953-l2 There was one failure and
one received a second-class.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

The signing of the peace treaty was
ratified at the Baptist church last Sun
day night. The meeting was not gen.
orally known and but a fair audience
gathered. Speeches were made by
Revs. R V. Bennett, S. G. Shelly and
ED. F. J. Barger. Appropriate songs
were rendered by the choir, and the
speakers read and quoted Scripture,
showing that the Lord was on the
side of the allies in the great struggle.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Birthday Dinner.

On June %, 1919, the children and
friends of d. P Rice met at his home
and set him dinner, it being his sew
enty-sixth birthday. There was about
fifty present. A bountiful dinner was
spread and the crowd did justice to
it, but there.was quite lot carried
back not eaten. Every body enjoyed
the occasion fine and wish him many
more birthdays.
II S Rice
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

Lieutenant 10 Hurt, who is yet in
hospital in Chicago, ILL.,, writes his
parents that he is able to walk about
the grounds. He does not know when
he will be able to reach home, but he
intimated that it would likely be two
months before he was pronounced
well, and that he would have to be in
that condition before the Government
would dismiss him.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Soldiers Picnic.s

Remember it is up to every body
that cares at all for our soldier boys
to give them a great day on the 4th.
Bring your baskets we'll filed.
DR.. Bushong, of Edmonton, and Mr..
Harris of Louisville, will be the
speakers at both picnics, for the
white and colored soldiers. Look out
for ball game, Cane Valley Band.
come over.
d IN Wafaon
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

The tent meeting which was in
progress two weeks, closed last Wed.
nesday night. 1t was very well attend.
ed throughout. The ministers who
conducted the services, came to Co.
lumbia highly recommended for
Christian character, men who were
doing great good for the cause of
their Master.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

The whistle of the thresher is now
being heard, and thousands of
bushels of wheat are being stored in
bins The crop was good throughout
the county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Reduced Price Sale.

Over 100000 yards at bargain prices.
Take advantage of this. Fall goods
are going to be much higher. Give
me your order at once.
Mrs. Geo. E. Wiison,-Phone I42.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
For Sale.

One suit of furniture, a piano, a
photograph, also have one Jersey
COW, several head of pure bred hogs,
a lot of pure-bred White Leghorn
chickens, one pillow cultivator which
1 will sell at a bargain.
J. A.iWilliams,
Columbia, KY.
269k
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

Miss Marshall PAUL gave a tacky
party last Wednesday evening. Many
who attended were on the square, and
there were some unique costumes,
afiording great deal of levity.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Community Chautaqua.

There seems to be only one
question on which members of the
local committee who are working so
hard to make success of the coming
Chautauqua can not agree and that
is as to which phase of the program
offers the gaeatest attractions the
the lectures or the entertainment.
Those who hold out in favor of the
lectures point to the great interest
command by such brilliant orators as
the Hon. Edmund II. Hinshaw,A. Fl.
Hartley, and DR.. Cyrus Nusbaum
On the other hand, the others call
attention to the marvellous entertain
ment features that have been provid-
ed, and assertt hat they are every
bit as instructive as tn e lectures
themselves.
They point, for instance, to the
beautiful singing and playing of the
famous Hugh Anderon Quintette as
feature that combines instruction
with relaxation. And they likewise
assert that Jeanette Kings reading
of Booth Tarkington's mastery
comedy drama, THE Country Cousin"
holding as it does 1.-THE mirror up to
nature" is another educationaI re-
irrational number. Both of these
strongly attractive features appear
on the FIRST DAY.
The entertainment program of the
SECOND DAY is provided by the
charming Emerson Winters Co. Mr..
Winters entertains with clever spoken
songs and other Chautauqua novel
ties. His partner both on the plat
form and off Of it. is Mrs. Winters. a
Whistler of cnushal clarity and beauty
of tune, whose bird limitations have
even baffied the birds themselves.
That night The Floyds -magicians
extraordinary-giVe series of ex-
periments in INVESTIGATIONS and mind
readings. Mr.. Floyd, in addition to
being an exception in the realms OF
legerdemain, accompanies his tricks
and illusions with most entertaining
anb whimsical patter.
On the THIRD DAY, Miss. Fisher
Ship, the captivating lyric soprano,
brings her group of talented players
and singers in concert program Of
exceptional range and beauty.
The FOURTH DAY features
Rudolph's Swiss Entertainers, who
appear in their native costumes in a
series of remarkable folks songs, warb-
ling songs amp instrumental selections
1t is like taking flying trip to the
mountain land of Chalets to hear this
talented group of native Swiss
musicians.
The LAST DAY is dedicated entire
ly to the music of BANDS All American
Orchestra fitting climax to week
of climaxes
This unusual musical organization
is really one of the stellar attractions
of the week. Its program runs the
whole gamut of music from Jazz to
Grand Opera and back again, and its
many speciality numbers, solos, duets,
trios, quartettes and sextettes in un-
usual combinations of instruments
make its program one of unending
novelty and enduring appeal
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

Next Monday will he the opening of
the Adair circuit court. A great
many people will come to Columbia,
and we would be glad if those who,
know they are indebted to this Office,
would call and settle.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Notice..

From now until January 1, 1920, 1
will pay the following prices for logs
delivered at ]. W. Vaughan's barn
lot, at Crocus:
Clear Blue skin or Black Jack, $3.50
per hundred feet.
Common, 81 90 per hundred feet.
Solid Gull, 70 cents per hundred feet
Clear Chestnut, SIPS per hundred
feet.
Common, 90 cents per one hundred
feet.
Solid Gull, 70 cents per one hundred
feet.
Clear Poplar, from 10 to 20 inches
$A8O per hundred. Fl inches and up
1925 per hundred.
Clear White Oak, from 10 to IL in
ches, S1.50 per hundred.
Common, s1.0O per hundred.
Solid Gull, 10 cents per hundred.
Clear White Oak, l9 inches and up,
81 so per hundred.
| will have a man on yard to re-
cieve and pay for the logs at all
hours.
w Fl. SanduSkY, Columbia. K7.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

There will be meeting of the La
dies Aid Society Thursday afternoon
at O'Clock. Let every woman in the
Baptist church consider herself urged
and begged to come. Attempt great
things for God and expect great things
from God.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

Mr.. D. P. Weeks, lof Tampa, Fla,
is here. He recently leased a large
number of acres in this county, and
he stated that he was making prepa-
rations to begin drilling for oil at an
early day.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

A large majority of the Adair coun-
ty boys, who served In the army, have
returned. They are all expected to
be at the Fair Grounds next Friday,
the Fourth of July. The good people
will prepare plenty of eats, and ar
rangements have been made for speak,
ers.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

Mr.. S. E. Allen, who has been in
poor health for sometime, improves
very slowly. His many friends
would be glad to see him out again
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

Prof. E. A. Strange and Miss Dora
Eubank took the State examination
last week. Their papers we're sent to
Frankfort, to be graded, no doubt but
they will pass.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Special Notice.

l have sold a half interest in my
business and want all persons owing
me to call and settle.
Q. r. Hutchinson.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

have 95 acres, a good ridge farm,
that / will SELL On it is a good dwell
ing If you are interested write
Fielding J. Coffey, Crocus, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

There will be ball game on the
Lindsey Wilson campus next Friday
afternoon. The contest will be be-
tween discharged soldiers and sailors
and a tear. Of sauus tnen who did not
serve in the army. Let everybody
attend.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

Haag's circus drew a large crowd
last Saturday. A great many parents
came to show their children the an
finals. The old folks did not care for
the show, but they wanted the little
ones to see the sights.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Take Notice.

All persons having claims against
the estate of Robert T. Pike, will pre-
sent them, properly proven, between
now and the first of October, 1919.
36.3t ]. H. Pike. Admir-.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

Nell Bros, of Gradyville, have for.
ty-fve acres set in tobacco. and the
plants are growing nicely. Some to
bacco patch.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
w. H. Sandusky, Columbia, K;

Mr.. G.. B. Kimbler, who has been
an employe on the automobile line,
has rendered his resign alton and has
accepted a position under Mr.. N. T.
Mercer In the post-ofice, and will en-
ter upon the discharge of his duties
to-day. He is a very efficient young
man, polite and accommodating.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

The Burdette mule sale in Edmon-
ton, last Saturday, was success. He
said 26 head at from 5000 to $40 a
pair. John B. Cofey was with Mr..
Burdette,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

Born, to the wife of Paul Waggener,
Louisville, on the 25th of June, a
daughter Mother and baby doing
well.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

Less try the curfew law. We be-
lieVe it would be good for the youth
OF Columbia.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
To the Trustees Of Adair County.

1 request that all schools commence
July It'll, according to contract. Ar
trustees and patrons cooperate with
the teachers in making this one of the
best school years ever known in Adair
county.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

Circuit court will open next Mon
day. Sheriff Sanders says he is ready.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02

Next Friday will be the. glorious
Fourth There will be picnics and
piculcs,
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1919-07-02
Closing Out Sale.

On July 9TH, | will sell, at auc-
ton, the balance of the old stock
of Russell & Co.
S. Ray COnover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-20

Wall paper-J. X. Jones Paint Co.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-20
HOW He GETS Rain
Jake Vogt Starts To Dig a Well
Then Sky Leaks.

Whenever the farmers of Shawnee
county need rain in the future there
is one sure way of getting it. This
particular method has been tried
three times already without a failure.
1t is thought that there is no reason
to believe that the fourth trial will be
of a different nature than the first
three.
Jake Vogt owns farm a few miles
south of Topeka. At present this
farm is not particularly well equipped
with wells. 1t has been desired to
change the condition several times
usually after a long drouth has made
water for cattle a scarcity.
In dry seasons as mentioned Vogt
has contracted with well diggers to
sink him a water hole. Three times
has this been done. On one occasion
the digger got down twelve feet and
was going in for his hirteenth-then
came the rain. 1t muddied up the
hole ad work was abandoned. Any
way the rain relieved the situation
and the well was not needed then.
This same this has happened on two
other occasions. Vogt is preparing to
dig his well again. Shawnee county
farmers may expect season of heavy
rains soon.
1t has been suggested that Vogt set
himself up in the ancient business of
rainmaker.