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Arizona republican., 1920-12-27

ipse, speaker of the assembly of New York and owner of a huge estate on the Hudson, where she was born in 1730. She was the sister in law of Beverly Robinson. his host, in New York city, and naturally must have been attracted to the somewhat stern and handsome soldier.
 She married Roger Morris and George married the Widow Custis
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
CrouUn Forces Kill
 TUo Men Tn Ireland
Republican A. p. Leased Wire

lRepupuCan A. Ts EeaSca ffhS1
 DUBLIN, Dec. 26-Two men who fired on the crown forces today at Tralee, were shot dead by the military when they tried to escape. They had revolvers and dun dunn" bullets.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27

Representatives from Jerusalem and Pekin are in this country applying for charters for American legion posts.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27

"Pa, what is humorist?"
 "A humorist? Why, my son, hu- morist is the fellow who can make an audience laugh at something that isn't funny''-Life.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Death Of an EsilmabIe Lady.

After long illness, Mrs. Parthena
Townsend, aged II years, died last Sum
day morning. She was a very estimable
woman and died within two miles of
where she was born and reared. Her
hu. band, j. W. Townsend, died about
two years ago. He was one of Adair's
best citizens. Deceased leaves a num-
Der of nieces and nephews, all of whom
we can not name, but the sons Of W.
A. Hindman and daughter, Mrs. E.
P. Harris, Catlettsburg, Miss Mollle
Caldwell, Mrs. R. L. Davis and Mrs
T. E. .Waggener, this place, were
nepheWS and nieceS, also Mr.. Geo. Il.
Nell, this place, and RoIlin Caldwell,
who was reared by her, and to whom
she left her estate.
She was devout member of the
Baptist Church, and was a liberal
contributor upon the ordinances.
The funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon. all the Milltown and
Portland country being in attendance.
Her kindness made her a special
favorite in the locality where she so
long resided, and she will be missed,
and her many good deeds will be often
referred to by those who knew the
manner of her living.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
For Sale.

We have bought the Jeffries Hdw.,
Store and lave lot of stock and
farming tools to sell.
l pr heavy mules, 2 horses and har-
ness for all of them, l wagon, l thor
oughbred Duroc Boar, yr old, weight
about 225 h., at Columbia, and at
Portland we have 25O Dbl. of corn,
moving machine and rake, No. IL
Vulcan plows, 2 cultivators, one walk
ing, one riding, 5 Tooth cultivator, 2
orchard Harrows, l Disc, l Disc turn
ing pillow, Black Hawk 2 row planter,
l Rubberize good as new, young COW,
be fresh in May, l corn shelter large,
etc.
r L. Davis.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Hardware Store Changes Hands.

The entire stock OF goods owned by
Jeffries Hardware Company, was
purchased by R. L. Davis, his two
sons, Shreve xnd Fred, and Miss
Mollie Caldwell last Thursday. The
inventory started last Monday and it
will require several days to complete
it. The Jeffries Company retained the
store building which they rent to the
new company. We do not know the
intentions of Mr.. HORACE and Mr..
T. E. Jeffries, but we take it that
needed rest is what induced them to
sell. as both have been in poor health
for someweeks. They ara high-clasS
gentlemen, and will be greatly miss
ed from business in Columbia.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Cave City Bank Robbed.

The Cave City Bank was robbed
Monday of last week at the noon
hour by two bandits, man and a
woman, the latter said to be the
wife of the man. The cashier was
forced, at the point of a revolver,
and the safe robbed of $500 in gold
and silver Both the bandits were
recognized as a man named Wilson
and wife who some time ago run a
garage at Glasgow Junction. While at
Glasgow Junction the man was
accused of robbing bank in Alabama
and an effort was made to arrest him,
but he escaped, After the Cave City
robbery posse started in persuit,
but they stole buggy and horse,
and later abandoned it, stole an auto
mobile and escaped, going in the
direction of Nashville.
Again we warn the banks and other
business men of Columbia to prepare
for an emergency.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Pike TO GradyVilIe.
r L. Davis.

By action Of the Adair Fiscal
Court, and the disposition Of people
living along the line, a pike from
Columbia to GradyvilIe is assured.
The first three miles is to be built
and a bridge across Pettisfork by
State aid, and the rest by private
subscription and the money received
from the State OIL the first three
miles.
The calculation is to complete
this road during the present year,
and in order to do that work will
commence by the first of July or near
that time.
The people along the line have
manifested disposition to subscribe
literally.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
For Sale.
Fertilizer 10 per cent acid 2 per
cent potash, tobacco grower.
5. F. Eubank.
American Legion Call.

We want in, every former service
man in Adair county. Want them to
acquaint themselves with the princi-
pies of the organization, hence a gen.
eral meeting of Adair Post will be
held Wednesday, April 81, 1920, at 7:3O
o'clock at Columbia, and each MEM
Der is urged to attend and to bring an
applicant. Each member will be CIV
en- his Legion Button on this occasion.
Get in step The day is near when
failure of veteran to wear an Amer
lean Legion button will occasion COM
ment. The organization stands for
God and country first and all the
time, ready for war at its country's
call.
Again we urge you not to fail to at
tend this meeting.
Edgar W. Reed, Commander.
Ralph Hurt, Post Adjutant.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
PERSONALS.

Mr.. John Sandusky and wife, OF
Harrodsburg, were here the hrst Of
the week.
Mrs. Fora Winfrey was quite sick
several days of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chelcis Barger ara
expected to return from Louisville
tonight.
Mr.. Paul Foster, Greensburg, and
Herbert Taylor,& Campbellsville.
spent Sunday,in Columbia.
Mrs. Helena Williams was taken
very i'll last Monday morning. Her
daughter, Miss Matte, who has been
sick for some time, does not improve.
Rev. B. T. Watson will attend
Presbytery at Danvills this week. On
his return he win come via Green's
burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lee Walker and
their little son. John Ritchey, are
visiting in Burksville.
Messrs. Ed Hin. Of Gradyvilie, and
David Murrell and Joe Hutchinson
and wife spent last Sunday at the
home Of Mr.. Ed Butler.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Twentieth Anniversary.

Ed. q. T. Williams has been the
faithful pastor of the Christian
Church, this place, for more than
twenty years. The date for the cele-
bration of this long service was the
5th Sunday in February, but on ac-
count of flu conditions and the indis-
position of the minister, it was de-
ferred until last Sunday night.
The Church was crowded with
friends of all denominations, taking
part.
Mr.. G.. R. Reed was master of cere-
monies and the meeting was opened
by prayer by Judge Junius Hancock,
song service lead BY the choir,
and after scripture reading, by Mr..
W. r. Myers, an officer. of the Church,
Ed. Williams briefly recited his long
pastorate of the congregation. He
was filled with emotion, being over
joyed at the presence of so many
friends,
He was followed by Rev. Jesse L.
Murrell, who read poem of his own
composition. 1t was pathetically
written and tenderly read. Ed. F. ].
Barger, who perhaps knows more than
any other minister in the county, of
the Christian character and life Of
E lder Williams folio d +,
with a historical count Of
the twenty years service. He was fol-
lowed by Ed. May with a very good
talk, then came Rev. B. T. Watson,
of the Presbyterian Church, and Rev.
R. V. Bennett, pastor Of the Metho-
dist Church. While all the speakers
touchingly tossed bouquets at Bro.
Williams, they did not fail to hand
flowers to his faithful companion who
has stood by and assisted her conse-
Grated husband in all these years of
his faithful ministry.
At the conclusion of the addresses
Mr.. G. R. Reed arose and in few ap.
propriate words, presented Bro. Will.
Jams with a package containing over
one hundred and fifty dollars in crisp
Q. S. bills. The congregation was
then dismissed with song, and every,
body went to their respective homes
feeling happy over the honor done a
faithful pastor and God loving an6
God fearing minister.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Popular Young People We'd.

On Tuesday evening, the 9Th inst.a
at the home Of Ed. f. ]. Barger, on
Bomar Heights, Mr.. Chelcis Bargez
and Miss Mary D. Patteson were
united in marriage, Ed. Barger.
grandfather Of the groom, officiating.
The only attendants we're Mr.. Felix
RoYse and Miss Sara Cofey.
Miss Patteson is one of Columbia's
most accomplished and beautiful girls
endowed with all the charms and
graces that enrich womanhood, and
is the only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. d. Patteson, of this city.
Mr.. Barger is young man of spleR
did business qualifications and has a
large circle of friends and is the son
Of Mr., and Mrs. Ores Barger, of this
place.
Immediately following the ceremony
the happy young couple left for a
short visit to Louisville and Cincin-
natl, after which they will be at
home to their friends in Columbia,
where Mr.. Barger will become the
junior member of the firm OF Barger
Bros, Hardware and Groceries.
They enter life with many good
wishes of a host Of friends.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Figured VOiIeS the latest at Murray's
An Enjoyable Easter Dinner.

On Sunday the 4th, Easter, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Mercer, OF Midtown,
spread most delightful dinner, and
called in a number of relatives. Every
thing enjoyed by the fastideous was
set before the company, and the day
was most happily spent.
Among those who were present we
mention Chasles Cabell and wife,
Green County, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T.
Mercer and Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Hind
man. About twenty others.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Stroke Of Paralysis.

Mr. James Butler, a prominent and
well-known farmer of this County,
met with stroke of paralysis Monday
night of last week.
One side was affected, but it is
believed that he will soon recover.
DR.. G. M. Russell attended him, ard
it is said that the patient has been
gradually improving since he was
stricken. He is quite an aged man,
but strong physically.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
]. T. Bybee

STATEMENT of The Adair County
News, published weekly at Columbia,
KY, for Apr, l, 1920.
STATE OF KENTUCKY, lss
COUNTY OF ADAIR. "S'
Before me, a Notary Public in and
for the State and county aforesaid,
personally appeared Mrs. Daisy Ham.
lett, VIII o, hav ingbe nduly
sworn accordii n.g to law, de-
poses and says that she is heIpublish-
er of the Adair County News a n d
that the following is, to the best of her
knowledge and belief, a true state
ment of the ownership, management,
etc., of the aforesaid publication for
the date shown in the above caption,
required by the act of August "a, 1912,
embodied in section 44S, Postal Laws
and Regulations, to-wit:
l. That the names and addresses of
the publisher, editor, and business
manager are:
NAME OF P. o. ADDRESS
Publisher, Mrs. Daisy Hamlett,
Columbia, Ky.
Editor, ]. E. Murrell,
Columbia, KY.
Managing Editor, Daisy Hamlett,
Business Manager, Daisy Hamlett,
Columbia, KY.
Daisy Hamlett, Owner.
Known bondholders, mortgages,
and other security holders, owning /
per cent or more of total amount of
bonds, mortgages, or other securities.
Of there are none, so state.) None.
Columbia, KY.
Subscribed to and sworn before me
this LIST day of Apr, 1920
SEAL: 10 S. Knifley.
Notary Public Adair County, KY
Ny commission expires Feb. 10TH,
1924.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
The buyer and seller meet and trade
at the Kemper Co.. Office. 25-tf
Paid List.

The following are new paid subscrib
ers and renewals since our issue of last
Tuesday.
R L. Caldwell, L, E. Thomas, L
G. Blair, DR.: VIM. Blair, W. w,
Owens, II. G. Holiday, A. V. Tay
lor, B. W. Pierce, z. M. Bryant, G.
W. Blakey, Logan Cravens, W. T
Reynolds, Mrs. S. E. Squires, A. ],
Combest, ]. L. Combest, G. A. Brad
shaw, c. E. Young, c. P. Jones, Mrs
Elizabeth Lloyd, Col. E. II. Gather
R. L. Davis, J, K. Robertson, S. 81
Absher, J. W. Burbridge, Ed. F J
Barger.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

Mr.. E. T. Kemper. the well-known
oil man who has been in Columbia for
some months past, has organized a
new business concern known as the
Kemper Company, with Office in the
ground floor, corner room, of the JEFF
fries Hotel, where he will specialize IN
the sale of all kinds Of properties, ard
oil and gas leases.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

We we're told last Friday by parties
who have examined a number of peach
trees that but very few of the buds
we're killed. Even if it should turn
out that one half of the peaches in
the county have been killed there
will be a sufficency for home consum-
ton. Pears are not killed, prospects
good for an apple crop.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Nell
to
Mr.. James eager Rogers
on Wednesday, April the seventh
nineteen hundred and twenty
BrookSVille, Florida.

Lawrence Bennett, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs H. c. Bennett, who live near
Cane Valley, is only twelve years old,
but he is very much interested in
farming and stock raising. He has a
very fine eve. Last Wednesday
night she dropped three buck lambs.
They are all living and doing well.
This same boy grew eighty-seVen and a
half dollars worth of Tobacco, with
his own hands, sold it and got the
money. Another good quality he
possesses, when lie is not at work he
is reading, being fond of books and
papers.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Office Robbed.

The Office of T. b. CraVens
Stenographer and insurance agent of
this city, was entered last Sunday
night by burglars, who carried away
certain records in charge of Mr..
Cravens. Entrance was gained by cut
ting out a Yale lock in the door Of
the Office. 1t appears that a chisel
was used for this purpose. Nothing
but the court records in the Office was
disturbed or removed. Everything in
the Office indicated that the thief was
we'll acquainted with the arrange
ment of the ofice.-TompkinsvilIe
News,
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Public Sale.

On Saturday, Apr. II, there will be
a mixed sale of Groceries, Dry Goods,
and farming implement, wagons, bug
gies, and-anything, else you may need.
Will also sell about 40 head cattle 10
or Is head OF mules and horses, 30head
CT hogs. Every thing will be sold to
the highest bidder. Terms made
known on day of sale.
W. L. Farris, Coburg, KY.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Report Of Farm Sale.

Swinebroad, The Real Estate Man
OF Lancaster, Kentucky, reports that
on April 9Th. he sold at public auction
for W. D. Purdon 1884 acres at an
average price of 5000 90 per acre.
The farm was sold in two tracts.
ll79 acres to c. o. Durham at 1925. 90
per acre and 66 acres to Colon Camp.
bell for 100000. And on April It'll.
he sold at auction for ]. W. Brown
2O7 acres in two tracts 155 acres to C..
w. Yankey at s135.5O per acre and 80
acres to Lon Bradshaw at S13O. 50
per acre. Total sales for the two farms
Sc, 4476.78.
These farms are located in Wash
ington County. and as usual when
Swinebroad conducts the sales was
satisfactory to all concerned.
A lot Of personal property was also
sold and brought good prices.
Swinebroad, together with his
assistants, W. E. Moss and r. n.
DeVer who have charge of his Dan
vile Office, are kept busy all the
time and their services are much
sought after by those who want to
sell farms on account of their ex
perience in the business. their system
of advertising and method of conduct.
lug sales and from the further fact
that SWinebroad always Sells u
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Get that Range at Murray's

There is evidently going to be some
road building in Adair County. The
fight has been on for a number of
years, but the farmers seem to be
ripe for the undertaking. No class of
men will receive greater benefit than
the farmer, and the business Of the
entire county will be greatly enhanced
when good metal roads are built
throughout Adair
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

Lincoln county sustained loss in
property last week amounting to 500,
600, by cyclone which passed through
the county, razing houses.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

Mr.. Frank Judd has removed to a
dwelling on a farm owned by ]. D.
Lowe: Mr.. Roy Fulks removed to the
dwelling vacated by Mr.. Judd, and
Mr.. Howard Spears removed to the
dwelling formerly &C cupied by Mr..
Fulks.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
r. Box 43.
Dunnville, KY.

Mr.. Abel Harding. of Campbells-
vile, nephew of the late B. T. Hard
ing, who was Commonwealth's
Attorney in the 10th district. has
been appointed to fill out the unex-
pired term of his late uncle. He is a
good lawyer and we believe he will
make a very satisfactory States
attorney.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Tie Kemper Co. Jeffries Hotel. buy
and sell Oil and Gas leases. 2S-tf

Mr., Jacob Dulworth, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. Dulworth, of Green coun-
ty, and Miss josephine Vaughn, same
county, were married in Jacksonville
Tuesday of st week.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

The egg hunt at Mr.. T. E. Hayes
was enjoyed by every one and there
was a large crowd and every one had a
good time. The prize egg was found
by Miss Ruby Blankenship. The ones
present were; Messrs. John Hender-
son and Chester Bradshaw, Forest
and OVara Antle. Ed and Zach
Aaron, Chester BlakeY, Jesse Nelson,
Goebel Grant, Arlo Hadley, Roy
Helm, Joe and Harold Wheat, Jim
and Tennie Vols, Nathan Collins,
Marvin Helm, Ira, Charles and Mich.
olas Blankenship, Powin Reece, Nal.
colin Bennett, Joe Order, Joe and Ell.
ford Hayes, Clarence Cundiff; Misses
Hilda, Pearl, Ruby, and Ada Blank.
enship, Lille, Cecil and Vona Hayes,
Myrtle and Lizzie Jane Turner, Cal.
lie and Allie Collins, Lutha and Dor.
tina, Jewell Antle, Mary Blakey, Nit.
tie Bennett, Ophelia Reece; Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Hayes, Mr.. and Mrs. T. E.
Hayes, Mr.. and Mrs. n. o. Blanken.
ship. Hurrah! for old Easter. Well
be glad to see it come again. We
hope it will be on Sunday next year.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

DR.. W. ]. Flowers has. purchased
the Presbsterian parsonage, known as
the MaIcum property, one of the
best homes in Columbia. Consider
alton, $500.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Fire Insurance.

1 have accepted the agency for
Adair and Green counties from the
North American Fire Insurance
Company, an old reliable organization.
l respectfully SOLICIT your business.
Sam J. Cabsll, Gaesham, KY.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

Quite number Of the represent
alive men living on the Gradyville
road were here last Friday, interest
ed in road building. Milltown also
had a good delegation here.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

Mr.. Carl Ballou and Miss Emma
Rowe, of Rowena, were married a
few days ago. The groom is a nephew
of Mrs. ]. T. Goodman, of this place.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

Decoration Day will be observed at
West Fork grave yard, Cumberland
County, on May Both. Everybody is
invited to be paesent and all are re-
quested to bring well-ti Tiled baskets.
There will be several memorial
addresses.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

Mr.. Robert Arnold and family have
removed to Columbia, and are occupy
ing the residence formerly occupied
by Mr.. 81. C. Feese which he purch-
ased several weeks ago. Mr.. Arnold is
aggoOd citizen and we gladly welcome
him and his family.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

''If Uncle Sans census takers would
pause while occupied with ringing
door bells and climbing stairs in their
task of counting heads in the United
States and turn their attention to
making an enumeration Of lighter
cars in use in this country, their tab
ulation would startle the automobile
owners" says Buchanan Lyon Co., Of
the local Goodyear service station.
Iadios Snrin6 roafe A Muryav,e
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

J. b. Young sold gray saddler
last Saturday morning, to NJ. G, Win
frey. for $500. This splend horse.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

1t looks very much like road build
ing in Adair County viii start in the
next few weeks.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
Fertilizer.

Have Car Fertilizer at ". E. Noes
warehouse in Columbia, Ky.
G. ". Dillon, Breeding, Ky.
25.St
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

Notwithstanding the snow and the
cold days and nights of last week, the
peaches are not all killed, and it is
said the apples are not hurt.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

Some farmers say that their wheat
is coming up thin, especially those
that sowed late.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

If you need fertilizer see G, W.
Collins goods. Place of business in
front of Grinstead poultry house.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

DR., Flowers and Miller removed
the tonsils of Mr.. John Rose, last
Saturday.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
For Sale.

Three Discs, two tens, one eight.
Come quick.
ST. Eubank.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

Another big lot of Army goods at
T. G. Rasner & Son.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

Not nigh so many tobacco beds as
there were at this time last year.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
An announcement.

Mrs. Theodore S. Coogler, ST.,
announces the marriage Of her daugh-
ter
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

Mr.. w. Y. Helm, who has been max
ing Columbia his home for a number
of years, has accepted position in ].
W. Vols machine shop, Jamestown,
and is now on his job. He is a good
automobile man. The salary he is to
receive is what induced him to leave
Columbia. We predict that Billy's
voice will again be heard upon the
square here and that the time will
not be long.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14

Empty syrup barrels, so gallons,
for sale.
w. E. Harris.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
For Sale.

One sOrrel mare years old, good
condition work anywhere. Price $3.50.
B. W. Pierce
Dunnville, KY.
The Adair County news., 1920-04-14
While Seated in their Buggy.

Last Sunday afternoon Mr.. VIM
Tucker, of Roy, and Miss Minnie Mar
shall, of Glenville, drove to the home
of Ed. f. J. Barger and while seated
in their buggy they were united in
marriage by said minister. They will
make their home at Roy. They have
the best wishes Of a host Of friends.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-18
GOVERNOR EXPECTS
TO Be AT ROUNDoUP
AGAIN THIS YEAR
oregon's Chief Executive and
Treasurer Express Hopes of
Coming; School Pupils VIII
be Thursday Guests.

Governor Ben w. Olcott in all pro-
liability WI again be a guest at the
Round up letter to Secretary G. II.
Marsh today said. The executive
thanked the a. sociation for the lnvi-
tation to him to attend and said that
he held out high hopes of being here.
The governor and Mrs. Olcou We're
guests last year and enjoyed the show
immensely.
Another state official who Is almost
certain TO be here is State Treasurer
O. p. Huff Word was also received
from him this morning and he assur-
ed Secretary Marsh that he hoped to
spend one day at least, in this city.
School children will be given holi-
days both on Thureday and Friday of
next week, while Round-t'p is under
way. 1'he school buildings, as has
been the custom, will he open for the
use of campers and water and the Ia
vatories, win be available for their
use. The school grounds will be used
for parking cars of out of town guests
who come here by motor
The bleachers on Thursday after
noon will be thrown open to all grade
school youngsters, and they viii be
admitted that day free of charge. A
number of high school boys have been
obtained by the Roundup associa-
tion to act as ushers both Thursday
and Friday and again on the final day
of the show.