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The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Machine Gun--DrawIng Card.

-Four or five hundred people came t.
Columbia last Saturday to see ma
chine gun in operation, as was pre-.
viously advertised: The recruiting
officers, who are here, had the gun
sent out from Camp Knox. 1t has a
capacity for shooting six hundred
times In minute, and it was this
character Of gun that had much to do
with defeating the German army.
Before the gun was put in operation,
Mr.. Nacke, Of Hardin county, a ma
tive of Germany, delivered a lecture
at the courthouse, his subject being
"What Constitutes a Man." The
speaker, though of foreign birth and
rearing, is thorough American,
and is in the service of the Govern
ment, and is ready and willing to do
all in his power to aid his adopted
country. His lecture was full of in
terest and highly appreciated by the
several hundred men who heard him.
He said that the United States Gov
eminent was the best In the world.
and gave better protection to her SOL
diers in the way of feeding and cloth.
ing than any other country.
After the lecture the machiDe gun
was carried to the bluff beyond Mr..
Allen Walkers residence and fred
about $50 times for the edificaticn of
hundreds. Targets we're put up about
$50 yards away and the gunner tore
them to pieces with the rapidly firing
gun. The machine was handled to
perfection and the sight was well
worth seeing. The recruiting officers,
who accompanied Mr.. Nacke, deported
themselves in a most creditable
manner during their stay here, and
the ettire party left with the best
wishes of Columbia and Adair county.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
I Well Pleased With Texas.

Mr.. ], W. Moran, of Ghis county,
recently returned from Whitewright
Texas, where he has three sons
living Two left here with only
enough money TO pay their railroad
fare, but they have succeeded remark.
ably well in the Lone Star State
Two of his sons have bought and
paid for farms and have them we'll
stocked. The other son is renting,
but he has made and has on hand
enough money to buy good farm
which he will do later.
Mr.. Moran says that Texas is a
wonderful State, that he met quite a
number of former Kentuckians while
there and that they we're all in good
shape and in a prosperous condition.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Big Public Sale.

Four farms and Personal property,
Tuesday, Feb. 10th, 10 a. NJ, 1920.
At my farm mile West of Russell
Springs, on the Sano road, will offer
for sale to the highest bidder the
following property:
II stacks Of hay; 30 bu. oats; 10 head
Of calves and yearlings; farming tools
consisting of one wheat drill; one corn
drill; disc harrow; one moving ma
chine; one farm wagon, %; l buck
board and harness; l telephone and
stock; organ, good as new; household
and kitchen goods. 1 will also sell
my farm where 1 live in three sepa>
rate tracts.
FIRST TRACT. Contains Ii acres
with good 8 room house and good 90 Z
A #. barn, also good outbuildings.
SECOND TRACT.-Contains about
50 acres, all good Hand, 30 acres in
meadow, 10 acres in woodland, balance
in corn last year, mostly level.
THIRD TRACT.-Contains about
As acres, mostly cleared, some in grass,
about acres woodland.
FOURTH TRACT.-A farm about
q miles east of Russell Springs, near
Fairview Church, known as the Mat
Popplewell farm, containing ITO acres;
rs acres in cultivation, balance in
timber. This farm has a good 3-rOom
house, good barn and other outbuild-
ings; splendid orchard, well watered.
ANY one interested in buying farm
should look this land over before the
day Of sale Terms made known on
day of sale.
LUTHER BROCKMAN,
Russell Springs, KY.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
LUTHER BROCKMAN,
Russell Springs, KY,

For several weeks it has been
noticed that a number of small boys
have been playing about the square
and streets of this town during
school hours. If they have not entered
school their parents. should at once
enter them, If they have entered and
are playing hockey" their parents
should take them home, give them
a good spanking, and then see
that they remain in school. There
is q compulsory school law and it
should be obeyed.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
G. W. Hayes.

ReV. z. T. Williams has entered up
on the twentieth year as pastor Of the
Christian Church, this place. The
last call is an evidence of the high
standing of Ed. Williams with his
flock. On the 9Th Sunday in Febru.
AIRY this long service will be celebrat-
ed at the Christian Church. There
will be special music, and Ed. Will
Jams, who will no doubt be filled with
tender emotions, will tell how kindly
he feels toward a people who have SO
generously expressed their apprecia-
ton for him. There will be a pro-
gram Of exercises.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Another Sad Death.

Last week we recorded the sudden
and distressing death at Campbslls.
vile Of Rev. S. g. Shelley, and this
week we are calico upon to write the
!. demise Of his sister-in-law, which
occ4rred in the same home as did the
passing of Rev. Shelley, few hours
later
Mrs. Nell Bennett, who was q
sister of Mrs. Shelley, had come from
Breckenridge county to make her
home with her sister. While Rev.
Shelly was very sick with pneumonia
Mrs Bennett was taken with the
same malady, and died in a few hours
after friends had started to Brecken-
ridge county with the remains of Rev.
Shelley. A message of the death of
Mrs Bennett was sent to the funeral
party, and a stop was made until
the body of Mrs. Bennett could
reach them, in order that the re-
mains of the two could reach Bew-
leyville at the same time.
Mrs Bennett was about seventy
years old and fine Christian woman
and devout member of the Metho-
dist Church. A lady in this town
who was well acquainted with the
deceased, says she was one of the best
women she ever knew.
Mrs Shelly is bravely standing the
double shock. Full of love for the
God she worships, she takes her
sorrow to Him.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Future OIL supply.

Excerpts from an editorial sppsar-'
ing in late issue of the Oil City Der
rick, Oil City, Pa, show that George
Otis Smith, Director of the United
States Geological Survey, in a paper
which is to be read at the February
meeting of the American Institute Of
Mining and Metallurgical Enginearss
calls attention to the fact that the
consumption Of crude oil Is rapidly in
creasing, and that additional heavy
demands will be made upon the sup
ply with the advent OF an American
merchant marine. Drastic action, he
says, must be taken to assure tia
United States oil supply, either By
conserving the supply in this cOun-
try against foreign encroachment or
by encouraging American capital to
enter foreign fields to assist in their
development.
He further says that using more
than one-third of billion barrels OF
oil year We are drawing not only
from the underground pools, but also
from storage, and both of these sup
plies are limited.
In quoting the estimate Of Mark
Requa made some two years ago that
an increase Of 50, 100000 barrels a year
in crude oil output would be needed
to meet the ordinary increase in con-
sumption, and to Offset the decline In
old wells, Mr.. Smith raises to 2OO,-
100000 barrels annually, or almost
four times the estimate of Mr.. ReqUS.
These statements and figurses con-
firm the statement made in an article
appearing in a recent issue of the
News wherein it was stated that the
present demand for crude oil and Pc
troleum products is so much larger
than the supply, and thesdemand in
creasing fast, that it makes the bust
ness of crude oil production one OF
the best and most profitable to be
found anywhere. We have the fields
right at our door, and all that is-need-
ed to reap the harvest awaiting US is
go down into your pockets and con-
tribute your mite towards the expense
of reaping. Will you be one Of the
''doers," or will you sit idly by and
see the great opportunity disappezr2
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Burdick, KY.

Ira Branham, Of Breeding, sold
fourteen hundred pounds of dark to-
bacco on the Campbellsville market
last Wednesday, The highest price
was s35. 90 and the lowest $500. The
entire crop brought him S169. 49, He
stated that the floors were crowded
with tobacco, and enough standing in
wagons for Fridays sale.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
SOCIETY NOTES.
Afternoon Tea.

On Saturday afternoon last, Miss
Victoria Hughes delightfully."- enter
tanned at tea, In honor Of Miss Mae
Cornell, who was the week end guest
Of her sister. Miss Elizabeth Cornell.
Tea, Sandwiches and Cake we're serv-
ed, after which the guests played
cards and danced. The invited guests
were: Mesdames W: J. Flowers, Ed
win CEavenS, Fred Hill; Misses Mae
and Elizabeth Cornell, Maude Grif-
fifth, Leonora Lowe, Edna Lewis. ALI
present expressed themselves as hav-
ing spent most delightful evening,
and regretted only that the hours
passed too rapidly.
A GUEST.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
GUEST.
Informal Entertainment.

On Tuesday evening last. Miss Vic
toria Hughes informally entertained
very select crowd of friends, at her
home on Burkesville Street. Delight
full refreshments were served, con-
sisting of Brick Cream and Angel
Cake. Those present were:
Misses Leonora Lowe, Elizabeth
Cornell, Mae Cornell, Maude Griffith,
Victoria Hughes; Messrs Rollin Gun.
diff, John D. Lowe, IT,, Horace Cum
diff, Billy Cundiff, Dick Royse.
All wish to express themselves over
and over again as having enjoyed the
affair immensely.
A GUEST.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
A Joint Communion Service

OF Presbyterian and Methodists
churches will be held next Sunday at
the Presbyterian church, Rev. Ben
nett and Rev. Watson conducting the
service.
This will be preparatory to cooper
ating EVangelistic meetings of these
two churches to be held about middle
Of March.
All the members and sympathizers
Of each church expected, and all
others cordially invited, whether
you participate in all the program or
not.
Closer relationships on broader gage
principles is the earnest desire of all.
Special music will be one lof the
features. Come and welcome. All tia
mid week services will be preparatory
to the coming series of services.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Sewing Party.
A GUEST.

Mrs. c. M. Russell entertained a
number of friends at her home on
Greensburg St, Wednesday Jan. %.
A delicious Buffet lur cheon was serv-
ed at twelve o'clock. The following
were present: Mesdames Mamie
Flowers, Gordon Montgomery, Geo.
Stults, Joe Patteson, W. A. Coffey,
A. D. Patteson, Barksdale Hamlett
and Miss Minnie Triplett.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
WANTED,-Hams old and new at
Bennett & Bridgewaters.

Mr.. Hugh Kyle, who was an extern
sive stave and lumber dealer and who
operated on Cumberland river be-
tween the mouth of Greasy Greek
and Burksville, died in Nashville on
the 18th of January. He was about rs
years. old and was well known in
Russell and Cumberland counties.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Accept Our Thanks.

The following persons have called Of
sent in their subscriptions since oul
last issue:
Judge Junius Hancock, Mrs. Media
Walker, Boy Walker, J. f. Reynolds,
J. L. Walker, z. T. Williams, Law.
renee Williams, A. O. Pulliam, Ira
Branham, C. T. Browning, U. NJ.
Order, Il. B.. Garnett, Rollin Scott,
]. W. SubIett, S G. Banks, R. h.
Kinnaird, ]. G. Browning, Bert Sex
ton, Alfred Murrell, Tyler Murrell,
G. NJ. Hindman, Miss Ann Dohoney,
1. z. Miller s. Son, G. W. Hays, J. 81.
Breeding, Jacob &C. Reece, W. G.
Order, Albert Bryant, R. E. Leach,
G, B. Cheatham, B. B. Crayens, E.
A. Mckinley, Mrs. C. A. Thorpe, ].
V. Willis, l. E. Hayes, L. Y. Gabbert,
Everett Murrell, Margaret Hatch.
er, W. l. Feese, r. l. Arnold, R. h.
Chewing, Matte Powell, J. E. Coe,
R. H. Harmon, l.. NJ. Goode, S. ].
Cabell, R. W. Shirley, Mrs. j. W.
Townsend, T. S. Scott, ]. c. Holiday,
6 r. Williams, DR.. G. T. Simpson,
Garland Wetherford, Il. ]. Henson,
K. W. Bell, Hamilton o wens.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

A great many people attended the
Burdette mule sale, this place, Mon
day About forty head were sold. In
the last year Mr.. Burdette has sold
here and at other neighboring towns
something like thirty Thousand dol.
lars worth Of mules He is q fine
judge of stock. 1t takes him but a
minute to value a mule.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Notice.
see Walter Golf for special rates tC
CampbeIIsViIIe and Lebanon.
ChauffeurS
John Jeffries. and Archie Holt.

A get together Indoor Picnic" will
be enjoyed in the chapel at the Chris
tian Church next Saturday afternoon,
Feb. I, from two till half past four,
by the ladies and children of the
Christian church. each person to
bring a small box'of sandwiches and
pickles Surprises are to be the main
features of the occasion. We want
every woman and girl who is a mem
Der of the church to be present.
Committee.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Marvin Sinclair entertained . few
Of his friends .last Friday evening at
his beautiful home on Bomar Heights.
1t being his seventeeth birthday.
The time passed pleasantly by play
ing games and the hour for sepsr-
alton only come too quick. Every one
present expressing themselves that
they had sure enjoyed the evening.
We wish Marvin many happy
birthdays and that they you'd come
often. Xxx
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Mr.. Sam Lewis, while in Louisville,
last week, sold four thousand six
hundred dollars worth of fur. Mr..
Lewis states that there were a good
many buyers on the market.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Appreciated.

Montpelier, Jan. 80, 20.
You will find enclosed check for
The News another year. L have been
taking your paper 20 years, and can't
do without it, so send it on.
Respectfully,
G. W. Hayes.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Mss Stcra Hutchinson, daughter of
Nj. and Mrs r. A. Hutchinson, who
left here for the South, two weeks
ago, seeking school, writes her par
ents that she has accepted school
in Denver, Ga. The salary is salts.
FACTORY.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

The death of Mr.. L. S, Taylor
that recently occurred in the Fairplay
county, removes from Adair county a
good citizen, a true friend and a
splendid neighbor Mr., Taylor was
twice married, his last wife being a
sister of Mr.. Austin 10y.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Monday was county court and fair
ly good crowd was in town. The mer-
chants and grocerYmen were busy
from ten O'Clock until in the after
noon.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

If the weather remains fair, many
tobbaco growers will start their
plant beds the last of this week.
An effort will be made to grow
more this year than in 1919.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Adair County News,

Jan. 20, 1920.
Adair County News,
Gentlemen
Enclosed you will please find check
of So 90 for 2 years subscription to
your paper. The News is too good to
do without. Best wishes for a pros
porous 1920.
Yours very truly,
L. K. Miller & Sons,
Burdick, KY.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs. D. Ward Denton have
temporarily located in Columbia, and
will occupy apartments in the resi-
dence of Mr.. L. N. Young.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

We will furnish the Adair County
News and Cincinnati Weekly Enquir-
er, one year each, for s1.s0. The En-
quirer IS the best weekly that comes
to this part of the State, and it con
tains all the Kentucky news. eci =
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

A son of Mr.. and Mrs. q. C. Thomas
had the misfortune to get his collar
bone broken last Sunday. he was at
the home of his grandfather, Mr.. A.
r. Feese. A
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

II there are persons IN this county
who are opposed to spending money
for good roads, they should have
travelled over the highways last week.
The condition the roads we're in
eRould certainly convinced them that
work and much of it is badly needed.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

If you want to sell or buy farm
lands or town property in Adair
County. Call on or write to NJ.
Cravens real estate dealer. Office in
front room Adair Comfy News.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Born to the wife of J. NJ. Combest,
on the oath ult., a son. To the wife
of Raymond McKnabb. on the 10th
ult., a daughter;
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Miss Annie L. ~Branham, daughter
of ]. II. Branham, Breeding, is some
what of tobacco grower. She sold,
on the Campbellsville market, last
Wednesday, 235 pounds Of white
Burley. The higest basket brought
her 800 per cWt, and the lowest $40. 90.
The crop brought her S1O5.77. This
was all grown by the girl.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Sam Burdstt's mule sale here last
Monday, was a success. He sold forty
odd head and they went from s20Os~
1855 = pair.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

For first class Dress Making, apply
to Mrs Shellsnbarger, at T. C. Faux.
ner's residence.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

d. E. Phelps sold two car loads OF
hogsin Louisville a few days ago
He got $16.25 for tops. The market
was dollar higher than the week be-
fore.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Vervin Bryant, charged With steal
ing a stove and lamps, from ProVi-
dence chruch, was arrested and lodged
in Jail last week.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Committee.

A nurse from Louisville arrived at
Isaac Willin's last Friday. Several
members Of the family have
pneunonia.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Lin D. Cartwright, Secretary OF
State Bible School work, will be at
the Christian Church the second Sun
day in February, morning and even.
ing. He is very entertaining speak
er and will have great message for
Sunday school teachers and pupils.
Every body is invited to be present
at each meeting
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Mr.. J, b. Hoy yin occupy = pOEtinE
Of Mr.. T. @. FsuIknsr's residences. En-
Pea Ridge
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Born, to the wife of J. L. Mclean,
Jan. 80, 1920, q son-Edwin Morrow.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

L NJ. Smith has purchased of T. A.
Firkin, Cane Valley, the latter's
store house, stock Of goods, and dwell
ing and he is now in possession. He
also bought the store-room opposite
this property which swas owned by
Jake Bault, and will handle a gener-
al line of merchandise and farming
implements Mark Wilson purchased
the blacksmith shop from Jake Bault.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
GrlSt Mill for Safe.

1t has Truck Burrs, 6 horse oil en-.
CINE, Fairbanks Morse make, good As
new.
15-2t. 81. T. Sheriff.,
Neatsburg, KY.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Born to the wife of J. b. Hoy,
January q, a son.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

An aged horse and mule for sale
10 It G. A. Atkins, MilltOwn. Ky.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

There viii be twenty-nine days in.
this month-Ieap year.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

The Louisville Herald, few days
ago, contained this item:-Dr. For
rest Gabbert yesterday telegraphed
Louisville friends that he had closed a
deal for los acres of land in Wayne
county. Ninety acres of the tract
are situated nsxG to the Cumberland
River and DR.. Gabbert will build a
summer home there. The acreage is
located in the famous limestone re-
gion and Dr. Gabbert plans an extern
Sive development of his holdings.
He will raise livestock and tobacco.
DR.. Gabbert is a son of DR. q. T. Cab
bert, of Casey Greek. this county.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Large Walnut Wardrobe for sale.
$40 if taken at once. Call at Mrs o.
D Arnold's.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

Monday was grounding day. Did he
see his shadow
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Mrs. S. Ray ConoVer Entertained.

On Friday evening, Jan. Both, Mrs.
S. r. Conover was hostess at a de-
lightful entertainment at her at
tractiVe home on Bomar Heights. A
delicious lunch was served, The fol-
lowing ladies were present: Mes.
danes W. r. Myers, Fred Myers, A.
d Patteson, W, B. Patteson, J. f.
Patteson, Eris Barger, Geo. Suits,
Gordon Montgomery, S. P. Miller, o.
P. Miller, ]. P. Miller, Bruce Mont.
gomery, B. E. Rowe, Barksdale Ham,
lett, w. A. Coffey; Misses Bette
Cundiff, Mary D. Patteson, Willard
Neat, Susan and Mary Miller.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04

T0baooO SEED fOr saIs = thIs OtIoe.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Better Than Expected.

Mr.. W. R. Lyon, representing the
Buchanan Lyon Company, Oampbells.
vile, was in Columbia last Thursday.
He informed The News that their
branch store at this place did very
satisfactory business during the year
1919, and the Company expected to
do much larger business this year.
He stated that the firm was we'll.
pleased with the management here.
He also informed US that his firm
would open branch wholesale house
at Greensburg the first of March, and
it would occupy the John A. Hobsor
business house, which is q large com
modious brick, on the public square
Mr.. Lyon evidently believes that 1926
is going to be good year for business.
The Adair County news., 1920-02-04
Voice From Taylor County.

Jan. %, 1920.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-27
France Develops
Elaborate Plan to
Aid Foreign Trade
Marked Increase in Exports:
Government and Private
Enterprise Cooperate to
Secure Business Abroad

Steady development is reported in
the export trade Of France. French
customs returns for the first half of
TINS year show significant increase
IN manufactured goods $50 900 900
francs--a 250 per cent advance over
the same period of 1919. Coincident
with this great gain in production,
lmporta ton has remained stationary,
the slight rise in the franc value 'be-
ing due to the higher prices.
Exports of iron and steel construc-
tlonal material have risen from IA
0oO,oO0 to 249 Oto 900 francs in value:
linen thread from 4S 900 to 2o4,-
100000 francs; cotton textiles from
Isl 100000 to 40. 100000 rancs, an
machine tools from 100000 to 142,-
100000 francs
Many new industrial concerns have
been organized. Some of the results
Of this are seen in the increase in the
1919 figure of 107,OO0,0OO francs to
54S,ooo,oO0 francs. Despite the home
need for colors, export is being carried
on, monthly production having risen
from 9l,oO0,000 francs worth COM
paratively recently to the present
hgure of 650,000000 francs.
Governmental cooperation is large
ly responsible for much of the new
exportation- The plomatic-consular
service has been reorganized. Com
mercial attaches correspond directly
with the Ministry of Commerce. and
acting under these q new army of
commercial agents collects informa-
tion abroad for French manufacturers
and merchants.
The link between officialdom and the
public is formed by the Office du Com
,t<l@ ~
clal side by the new Foreign Com
merce Bank. The department con-
trolls the services of commercial agents
and organizes French publicity
abroad. An important part of the
publicity service is the organization
Of French permanent and temporary
exhibitions, among the latter being
e touring fair" for Canada next
spring, the Colonial Exhibition at
Marseilles in 1922 and an inter-Allied
colonial exposition planned to be
held at Paris in 1925.
Permanent exhibitions are eventu
ally to be established in tie principal
countries of the world. They already
exist in Spain. Switzerland, Czecho-
Slovakia, the Balkan States and in
London.
Numerous associations and trade
combines have sprung up lately and
!
organizations. Among the combines
are group of Paris banks, the So
ciety of the Levant and similar asso-
Citations for promoting trade with
Poland and Russia.
France is determined to become
the junction for all relations between
Eastern Europe and the Americas, as
we'll as between northern and south
ern Europe says a French writer.
"Hence the plans for Improvement Of
the telephone system; the building OF
the Rhone canal; the enlargement of
western ports and the reduction of
rates for goods in transit between
these ports and the eastern frontier;
the shortening of railway routes be
tween these points, and the mainte-
nance. despite unfavorablc conditions,
Of French shipping services with
Northern and Southern Europe, with
the object of competing with Amster-
dam, Antwerp, Genoa and Hamburg.'