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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-30
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facture of the $40 god eagle, half eagle.
quarter eagle, and the silver dollar, half
doIlar, quarter dollar, dime and half
dlme. 1t would be impossible to state
which were minted first, as they were
all coined about the same time
g Where is Christopher Columbus
buried? +. G.
\. Cuba and Spain have no h
claimed the bones of Columbus but 1t
is now generally conceded that they lie
m the city of Santo Domingo, in the
Dominican republic,
Q. How many West Pointers were
overseas and how many were killed?
A. The war department says that
there were 1854 West point officers
in the A. L. r Thirty-four were killed
in battle, There were approximately
100000 officers in the United States
army during the world war, only about
1000 OF whom were West Point men
There were also about $500 officers of
the regular army who came up from
the ranks, or We're given commissions
as the result of examinations.
@ Where is the highest tide in the
world IS. l..
A. The highest tide in the world is
at the Bay of Fundy Canada There
Is a rise of 50 feet,
Q. How many families are there in
the United s,ates?--M O. G.
A. 1t is estimated that there are
about 2I00OO00 families in this coun-
try, with an average of from four to
five persons in each family.
Q.-What class of people is disfran-
chised in Russia M F. {.
A.-The Russian soviet constitution
denies the franchise to the following
classes; Persons who employ labor. per
sons who have an income without do
ing any work, private merchants, trade
and commercial brokers' monks and
clergy of all denominations, members,
employees and agents of the cars gov
ernment, persons unfit on account OF
mental aimeut or criminal record
.. Does the woodchuck hibernate
during the winter?-N NJ X
A.--The WoodChuCk passes the win
ter. in its burrow, in lethargic state
going to its Information in late Septem
| Der and often coming out in March
before the snow and cold have ceased
when many StarVe or freeze to death
Q.-Did the government insure sol
diers free of cost at any time during
the war; c.
A.-Familics Of soldiers who died
within one hundred and twenty days OF
their enlistment without having APP
piled for government insurance were
protected by automatic insurance, and
| tNtIf OCntHuenlS receive X2b a month
for a period Of go months, This rul.
ing was effective from April 6. 1911
to November II, 1918 No money was
| deducted from the soldiers pay to cover
this insurance policy.
tAny reader can get the answer tc
any question by writing The News
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-30

g. Are there any American troops
still in Siberia? A. r, I.
A. The war department says that all
American troops in Siberia are TO leave
there by April for Manila, philippians
Islands, After March - mail to any
member Of the Siberian force should
be sent to Manila.
q, Was Joan of Arc burned at the
stake? 5. G.
A. Joan of Arc was tried before an
ecclesiastical court as a sorceress, and
condemned to death. She was burned
Ii, the stake on MAY 10. 1881, three
wears after she had led the French
troops to victory at Orleans, She was
beatified by Pope Plus. X on April II,
1903
Y, How old is the former crown
prince OF GERMANY G. e. G.
A. Friedrich Wilhelm, eldest son Of
he former kaiser, is 3S years old. The
| five other sons Of the eX-kaiser all
OF whom are able bodied but none OF
whom suffered any injury during the
war, are: Wilhelm Eite Friedrich, 81;
Adebert. 80; August Wilhelm, 80; Os-
EAR, So. Joachem, 30.
q. Are Americans allowed to visit
he graves of our fallen heroes buried
In France? j, NJ, ).
4, Americans are not only allowed
to visit the graves of American SOL
diers', but everything possible Is zone zone
nelp mem III tne'r pI'sIl'''aBe' N,S.
l'Vra 70 staNes III let,iH.e 'es
by the Red Cross bureau in Paris. At
EOmagne in the department Of the
Meuse. where many Americans are
buried. sleeping accommoda tons for
zen men anu zen "o'he" nave oee"
roNlueu'
o What is the best time destroy
NJ can make? + n. l.,
A. The l. $, $ Graham, one of the
newest TYNE dastroyers of the navy.
recently made thirty-six knots. which
s a l,yria hefter than fortv-two niles
an hour.
\. What IL meant ny horse h&'i-
'uue ..,,.., -, ~ ,
~ ~ - 'hy VA nalnH BNsn !"
llr n'i, VI Vd',is u. we H|'tn n.auuo
ocean Ie'"t'I tht Ltelui. -, ,I'' MrS' e., .
) ",."S VI Wy n'sn ,"''lGut9 anu ,.',
I'k'o" o' udut "uius VI '"t to' '"
Sin of ,hn zane s",,,e c,ain,irg tha, il
Vas derived from tho fart that old
saiirrw vessels Win argues If horses
were often SO DELAYED ON account Of
Inc cnlms that he animals pcrished
fran IarE Of ytatrr
q. What In the most popular town
name found in the United States?
q. y. f.,
\ The Postal Chlidc shows that
there are 81 towns IN the United States
named Franklin. There are ~ Wash
ugtous. These two names are the most
popular the names OF ancient cities
are uNtd qulte extensively, hrr" ar
y modem TroyS IN nus country, lb
named for Athens and 10 Tor Rome.
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dnn,tpn,sS * i''9
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-30
BIG BEN STUFF.

In the mountains of Scotia d High
lender and an American We're walking
In due course they came to basin Ia
the hills from which won crful echo
Corld be obetained
Havi explained matters TO his com
panion, the SCotchman proceeded to
damo strate He emitted so t. and
after nearly three minutes the echo re-
turned as per program.
Mon" said the Scot you can't
show anything like that in your coun-
try"
II guess we can" replied the other.
"Why. in my camp in the RocHy noun
tairs, when | go to bed I just poke my
head out of the tent and shout, Time
TO get up, Wake up there Eight
hours later that echo travels back and
wakenS me-"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-30

LAST NIGHT.
u,,', 49, o,a, ,oatio,o
N,,D
IE1Io SOUGHT ror him
Wol'V1N'T 40 IN bid
, ~,
To MAKE hic hnmp
=
WHERE THE little hNN lived.
ANA WAS ALWAYS aHOunN
vTn A titlo rlpor
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-30

AND LOOKED down there.
BUT HE wasn't there.
AND WHILE we searched
HIS GRANDMOTHER searched.
AND HIS auntie searched.
AND HIS mother searched.
AND WE went to the stream.
AND UP the hill.
AND INTO the orchard.
AND UNDER the shed.
WHERE THE kittens are.
AND BENEATH che trees.
""EHg III. !. oranges s'o"'
M" TtsE ho.~ play bait.
WITH THOSE that fall
AND "sHEP. and "Tippy."
AND THE good dog jeff"
JOINED IN the search.
THOUGH THEY didn't know.
WHAT THE search was for.
RUT LIKE good dogs.
THEY :ouL.' plainly SOC
WE WERE disturbed.
AND so they helped
AS BEST they could
AND WE came in the house.
AND COT down on our knees.
AND CRAwLED around.
AND FROM under a couch.
1T WAS given me.
TO DRAG Peter out.
AND ! took him in.
10 THE two-year- old s bed.
AND HE Rugged him tight.
AND WENT off to steep.
AND PETERS a rabbit.
MADE OUT of a rag,
AND STUFFED with something.
AND VERY much soiled.
FROM LYING around.
/ THANK you
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-30

Says The Nashville Banner "Thc dspatchc, this morning
say that picturesque wild Thompson the opu>s nominee Tor
the presidency C4. whose bray heard ON most all
occasions =" IoCa excitement GcovEs has also entered the
fsmaV'es Fe' something about Thompson and race
for the presidency. Was he elected.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-30

The fellow that left big automobile public thorough
fare perhaps playing trick the finder who not sup
posed know that the had record six miles to the gallon
and gas selling at % cents
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-30

MaJGcn, Wood has struck popular chord saving tina.
future generations should pay part the OF war unIe>,
other candidate along and takes the wind ot M hi,
sails by saving that future generations should pay ii all
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-30

There considerable complaint against the gas COMPANY,
furnishing the and peSpstuafy charging month";, rental
OF 50 cents but be remembered that meter xcc, the
companys would work like does Tor the owner
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-30

Senator Newberry probably is redtang the peculiarly
Of the law that convicted him of handing large OF money
instead Of rendering judgment against those whom was
given in his favor
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-30

TO Judge from the disclosures made by Senator Root it
would appear that the candidates for the Republican presidential
nomination believe this government OF the people the peo
pie and buy the people
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-30

Whether the aplrants for presidential are spend
ing money charged the publicity least will have the
effect OF making exceedingly difficult Tor poor candidate TO
make any Roadway with the great unbough
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
Will Remain at Russell Sprlnss.

Several weeks ago we announced
that Mr.. Robert Ingram, who has
been the cashier of the First National
Bank, Russell Springs, had rendered
his resignation and would remove
from the Springs, and that Mr.. Elmer
Wheat would succeed him as cashier.
This arrangement did not materialize
and Mr.. Ingram, at the Garnet solicit
tation Of the directory. has concluded
to remain with the institution, We
think both the board and Mr.. Ingram
came to wise conclusions, as Mr.. In
gram is an experienced banker, and
has been at this point long enough to
knew the business people of Russell
county, very necessary qualification.
Mr.. Wheat has two large river farms
that he could not afford to neglect.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
Paid List.

The following persons have called
or sent in their subscriptions since our
last issue:
N. NJ. Tut, ]. r. GARRETT, E. D.
Holiday, C. q. Hale, r. Y. Simpson,
7. ]. Baker, W. T. Shepherd, J. D.
Sharp, Miss Cleo Cave, S. C. Willis,
Rollin B. Patton, Mrs. W. P. Blake.
man. b. S. Snow, ]. T. Goodman, D
E. Phelps, DR.. E. B. Atkinson, Her.
schel Morgan, Myrtle Morgan, n. G
Carson, T. f. Sandusky, ], P. Caylor.
II. D. Murray, w. L. Gadberry, Mrs
n. J. Yates.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
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The Adair County news., 1920-02-18

Last Tuesday afternoon Henry Cay
lor and Jacob q. Reece, Breeding
this county, and another man we're
telling trees in piece of new ground.
Mr.. Caylor and Mr.. Reece were chop
ping together and the other man was
Telling tree close to them. There
was a grapevine on this last tree and
before it fell the chopper took hold Of
it, and in attempting to pull it down,
the tree upon which ihe uwas cutting
fell. The young man held on to the
vine which changed the course Of the
falling, and it caught Mr.. Caylor and
Mr.. Reece. Mr.. Caylor was badly
hurt about the head. He was convey
ed home and died next morning. Mr..
Reece was also hurt, but not seriously.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
WelI.KnOwn Here.

On the 18th Of January Mr., Edgar
Hatfield, native of Russell county,
but who at the present is engaged in
business at Akron, Ohio, was married
to Miss Clarice Webb, a daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Webb, of Webbs
x Roads. The ceremony took place
in the First Christian Church Akron,
Ohio
The bride is sister of Mrs. W. f.
Allison, this county. She was a for
mer student in the Lindsey Wilson
and was also a teacher in Russell
county. Her former schoolmates will
be glad to learn that she has been
welded to gentleman of high char
acter and of best social standing.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
Seriously Afflicted.

We were very sorry to learn, few
days ago, that Mr.. Horace K. Alexan-
der, Of lBurkesVille, the wsll.known
travelling salesman, was EcoDfned to
his home with serious throat trouble,
and that Louisville / physicians had
pronounced theIdisease of cancerous
nature. If it islso that Mr.. Alexan-
der can travel, we advise him to go to
Indianapolis and consult CDR. L. T.
Page, There is not aImore scientific
man anywhere. He went to Europe
and witnessed the removal Of cancers
from the throat, andS when he re-
turned he said that If the. operation
could be successfully performed in
Europe, the same can be done in
America, and since his return he has
successfully removed cancers from the
throat. DR.. Page is a native of Co
lumbia, and after helreceiVed theIbest
instructions in leading institutions in
New York and other large cities Of
this country, he completed his educa-
tion in leading universities in Europe.
In our judgment it would bring com:
fort to Mr.. Alexander were he to
write him. Patients from all over
the United States visit DR.. Page.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
from Urich. No.

Feb. 10, 1920.
You will find enclosed check for
$500 for which you can continue the
News 1 can't do without it No
good news in Missouri The doctors
are kept busy looking after the flu
cases. 1t seems to be very contagious
here; most every family one or more
cases. 1t has visited your scribe's
home. failed to get back to Ken
lucky last fall, on account of sickness
/ will try to see you all this fall.
sR. s. Snow.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
EplscOpalian Services.

Mr.. E. 7. Kemper has leased the o..
B. Church building on Bomar Heights,
for the purpose Of having some Epis-
copal preaching. He will arrange to
have services in this edifce on the
Fifth Sundays in each month, except
ing the fifth Sunday in. this month,
which has been set apart for services
in the Christian church, in honor of
ED. 2. T. Williams twentieth ami
versary as pastor of said Church.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
Died at Albany.

Mr.. Frank M. Ballenger, who was
born and reared in Russell county,
and who has been living in Albany
for number of years, died last week
at his home. For the last fifteen
years he wasa travelling salesman for
]. M. Robinson & Co Louisville. He
was popular gentleman and he will
be greatly missed. He was about six
ty.eight years old. .-....
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
MULES
AT AUCTION,

| will sell at my barn in Column
bia, on Monday, March LIST, thirty
good mules 3 to 7 years old, 142
to Is hands high. These mules
are the good, thick, heavy kind
and most of them are broken, and
ready for the collar. If you want
a good weighty team or single mule
you can find it in this sale.
Sale opens at 1870 a. m.
S. M. Burdette.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
AT REST,
Mrs. Kinnie MurreII, Native Of
this Place. Died Monday A.
ternOOn at 1890 O'clock.
ALL COLUMBIA SADLY GRIEVED.

Mrs Kinnie Murrell, who>was born
AID reared in Columbia, and who was
q favorIte with all who Intimately
knew her, died. without struggle, at
her home at the hour and date above
given, her bed being surrounded with
relatives and friends.
She was the youngest child of a.
g. and Eliza Atkins, and was 63 years
>old the 3rd of last December, and with
the exception of about three years,
her entire life was spent in this place.
She was very strong character, an
entertaining conyersationalist, pos
sessing attractive manners, and being
very jovial, she was generally the life
of social gatherings attended by her.
The young people were especially
fond of her company, and the news of
her death will bring sorrow to many
hearts.
When quite young girl she made
a profession of her faith in Christ,
united with the Southern Methodist
Church, making faithful member
until the final dissolution. She lived
her religion at home as we'll as at the
church, believing in the Word she
taught and practiced it daily When
quite a young woman she was mar
ried to Charles 81. Murrell, who pre-
ceded her to the grave nearly eleven
years ago. To this union there was
one child, Miss Katie, the Well-known
teacher, who survives her.
The heritage she left her daughter
is priceless. No parent and child
were ever more devoted, and nc
daughter ever shed more tears over
the departure of a loving mother.
~ The people of Columbia were espec.
tally attentive when her serious ill
ness became known, and number OF
kilograms and letters came from
friends in and out of the State, and
during her illness many beautiful
flowers came through the mail to bel
sick chamber
The funeral services were held al
the Methodist church this TUESDAY
afternoon at O'Clock, conducted by
Rev. r. V. Bennett, pastor of the
Methodist church, assisted by Rev.
Jesse L. Murrell.
At the close of religious services
the body was conveyed to the Cit
cemetery, the Eastern Star Chapter
Of this place, marching in body, anC
when, at the grave, they recited thei
beautiful and touching burial cere
mony.
When the family and friends with
drew all that was mortal of this gooC
woman rested under bank of beauti
full floral offerings She has gone to
better world, and this town has beel
made poorer, and sadness and sorrow
reigns in a once happy home.
Out of town relatives at the bedside
her nephew, Mr.. NJ G.. Carson ant
wife, Louisville.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18

"The objectionable Sin" has been
secured as the attraction at the Para
mount theatre for and engagement
Feb. oath. This is the big photoplay
produced by Harry Carson, starring
Blanche Sweet under the personal di-
rection of Marshall Neilan, which has
been creating such a furore in the
larger cities for the past few months.
1t is based upon Major Rupert
Hughes novel by the same name,
which appeared first in form in the
Red Book magazine and was later pub.
lished in book form by Harper Bros.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18

Judge A. NJ. f. Hill, who presides
over the Russell county Court, was
here last Wednesday, en- route to see a
sick son, who is in Indianapolis. He
informed The NewsSwhile here, that
Mrs 10 Scott, very old lady, who
lived in the Eli neighborhood, Russell
county. died few days ago with the
diseases incident to old age.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
Died Near Este.

Last Wednesday afternoon a very
noted old lady in Russell county
"Aunt Betsey Jane Perkins," as she
was familiarly called, died at her
home near Esto. She:was the widow
of Abner Perkins, who was well-to-
do farmer, and she was between eighty
and ninety years old. She left no
children. A disposition of her landed
estate was made some time ago, but
she left quite sum of money. 1t is
supposed that she left will, but her
devises have not been made known
here. She wasIburled beside her hus-
band, and alarge number of friends
attended the sad rites.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
Circuit Court.

q The Adair circuit court will open
the first Monday in next month.
There are very few new appearances
up to this date, and the time for su.
ing will be up in few days. Mr..
Cortez Sanders, our very efficient
Sheriff, and his deputies are busy
serving papers aud will be ready when
the Judge sounds the gavel. There
are a number of misdemeanor cases,
and many of them will be tried. II
is believed that Judge Carter will fin.
ish his work for the coming term in
one week
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18

The roads from Columbia to James
town are almost impossible. Why
some people oppose tax for good
roads must be because they never
have an occasion to travel them. OF
the two roads, to jamestown, the
Montpelier route is in the worst con-
dition.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
Died il Ohio.

Ernest Henson, a young man who
died in Wadsworth, Ohio, victim Of
flu, an Adair county boy, was buried
at Mt. Carmel last friday afternoon,
his remains having arrived a fewihours
before the interment. He was an in
dustrious young man, one who had
many friends.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18

Last week we published a very sat-
isfactory statement of the State Bank,
Gradyville This week creditable
statements Of the Bank of Columbia,
the Farmers Bank. Casey Creek, and
the Farmers Bank, at Cane Valley
are published,
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank the good people
of Breeding and vicinity. for the kind.
ness shown us in the accident, which
ended In the death of Henry B. Cay
lor, our beloved son and brother.
Mamie, Wesley and J. P. Caylor.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18

Mr.. L. G. Weddle, the driller at
the Greensboro we'll, was in Columbia
last Thursday. He said that he had
brought in some oil, but not in pay
ing quantities. The bit will continue
to go down.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
Al Error.

In last weeks issue, we stated that
the value Of land in Adair County was
S., SAG, COG. 90 which was mistake. The
Clerk informs US that the total amount
of land, improvements and timber is
SO, ABS, 1853 90.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
Valentine Party.

Mrs. Fred P. Hill was hostess, Sat-
urday afternoon, at a beautiful Valen-
tine party. About twenty guests
we're present and the afternoon was
yery much enjoyed by all. A dslic-
iosc lunchwas served.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18

A. A. Huddleston is a very popular
States Attorney, and his Russell
county friends are always glad to see
him. When he road into jamestown,
last Monday, about the noon hour,
many men were standing around
ready to greet him. He is very de-
termined prosecutor, but those who
have to face him to answer to an in
dictment, know that he has taken an
oath to do his duty to the State, and
they honor him for his faithfulneSs.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18

Mrs. VIC. Blair, Of the Montpel-
Ter country, died recently, victim Of
the flu. She was an excellent woman
and will be greatly missed from the
neighborhood where she SO long resid-
ed. Many friends attended the fne
neral. 49,
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18

If you want a good team or a
single mule attend S. M. Bur-
dette's sale Monday, March 1st.
al his barn in Columbia.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18

Mr.. J. d. Womack and wife and
several children, who visited in this
county, started on their return trip
sto Illinois last Thursday.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18

There is move on foot, instituted
by farmers living along the route, to
build a pike from Cheatham's bridge
to B. T. Thomas residence. We are
informed that several thousand dol
lars have been subscribed for said pur-
pose.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
Public Sale.

On Saturday, the 28th of Feb /
will offer for sale, at my home in Co
lumbia, my household and kitchen
furniture, all as good as new.
S. Ray ConoveE.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18
Attention.

Twill pay $500 per hundred #. for
small Poplar Logs, from S to 2 in. d.
ameter, 4 # 4 in. long, delivered on the
Adair Spoke Yard, Columbia, Ky.
I7.St
The Adair County news., 1920-02-18

Monday was the first day of the
February term of the Russell circuit
court. The usual crowd was in town,
and business was fairly good during
the day. Judge Carter's, instructions
to the grand jury covered all the
crimes known to the law and the jury
went to work fully determined to do
its duty.