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The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
A HORRIBLE KILLING.
J R. Durham Kills Norman Hob
son Then Kills Himself. One
Eye Witness. Both Parties
Known Here.
SLAYER and SLAIN BOTH MAsONs

Campbellsville was Mortified last
Friday morning about 9 o'clock, when
the news spread over the city that
John Reuben Durham, a prominent
poultry dealer, had shot and killed
Norman Hobson, also in the poultry
business, then shot and killed himself.
Recently there was shake up in the
| S. 81. Grinstead Company, Durham,
who was large stock holder, going
out as manager, HobSon succeeding
him. Below we give dispatch from
Campbellsville, telling how it occur
red.
Both men were Masons, we almost
certain they were Knights Templar,
Modern Woodman, members of
Churches, both being deacons. and
both were identified with the Republi-
can party. Mr.. Durham was a Bap-
fist, Mr.. Hobson, a Methodist.
Mr. Durham was a brother of f. H.
Durham, this place, and often visited
in Columbia. AS soon as the news
reached here Mr.. F. H Durham left
for the scene. We understand that
Mr.. Hobson leaves a wife and two
children and Durham a wife and four
children. We are also informed that
Durham had life insurance amounting
to $4,000.
The following is the dispatch from
Campbellsville:
John Reuben Durham, IS, vice pres
ident of the S. h. Grinstead Company,
the largest poultry house here, shot
and instantly killed Norman Hobson,
4S, manager Of the concern, shortly
after 9 o'clock this morning and then
ended his own life minute later in a
room over his Office.
Dave Thurman, the only eyewitness
of the tragedy, said that Hobson was
reading letter in front of the store
when Durham came out with a shot
gun and fired the load of one barrel
into Hobson's neck He then ran up
stairs and another report was heard.
He was found dead with the load of
the other barrel through his breast.
Durham is believed by his friends to
have lost his mind He had been
manager for many years of the Grin.
stead house and. after a recent con-
solicitation with the Mckinley house,
was cut off as salaried employe, for
which it is believed he held Hobson
responsible. 1t is known that there
was ill feeling between the two.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Arrived From Texas.

Mr. n K. Pickett, who lived in
Adair county when he was young
man, left here for Texas twenty seven
years ago, arrived last Saturday, and is
now greeting old friends Mr.. Pickett
is a son of the late Geo. W. Pickett,
who served this county as sheriff and
who also Represented Adair county in
the Legislature. Mr.. Pickett has
prospered since he left here, but the
longing for his old home county was
constantly with him, and he determin-
ed to come back TO the scenes of his
boyhood days In talking to the
editor of The News, an old friend, he
said. Tell my friends that 1 am back
to drink pure spring water, ride good
saddle horses and vote the Democratic
ticket. He says that he began to feel
good when he reached Campbellsville,
where he met boyhood friend in the
person of W 81. Wilson, who delight
ed him with Adair county news.
Mr.. Pickett is brother.in- law of Mr..
&c. Fl. Nell, and his wife has been
here for several months.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Cy Bareer.

st. Petersburg. April ID Especial.
st. Petersburg's baseball team nov
has manager. Cy Barger, formerly
of the pitching staff of the Brooklyn
Nationals who is to pilot the loca
club this summer In the Florida
League, arrived here today and has
made favorable impression on the
officers of the club and those fans who
have met him. He is college man,
having played with the old Kentucky
University, now Pennsylvania, in 1903.
He went from there to Rochester and
then to Brooklyn. Barger is to have
full charge Of the local team and will
have the dnal say regarding who holds
down each position. He did not bring
any players with him but has lines out
for several fast men and it is expected
that there will be sharp competition
in the Saints training camp at Tar
pom Springs for places on the team.
The men who have already been sign
ed will be retained or released by Bar.
ger according to his own notions on
the subject. Thus far players have
been signed for all positions except
second base and shortStop, and Barger
has men in view for both these places.
E. J. Cook, of Macon, Ca, has been
signed by the players committee of
the club here. Cook is hard hitter
and a fast fielder, reports say, and it
is expected that he will make good.
The ball park here is being put in
condition for the opening game here
April Is, and it is expected that the
biggest crowd ever at a ball game
here will turn out for the contest.
The grandstand is nearly finished and
the diamond is being worked on.
Money is on hand to play out the
whole season without any more drives
for funds and all efforts now are being
conferred on getting a good team in
the field v; 80
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Missionary Meeting.

The Woman's Missionary Society of
the Methodist church will meet Tues
day afternoon, May at 2 o'clock.
Subject under discussion: Nashville.
The Historic Center of Methodism.
Besides the Business and Literary
program report of the Annual meet
ing of the W. NJ. S., of the Louisville
Conference recently held in Owensboro,
which was treat for all who attend
ed, will be given, also the fist chap
ter Of our new Mission Study Book
The Church and the Community.
Let each member and all who are in
terested in the work of the church
come. Please come promptly at the
above mentioned hour.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

1 have just returned from Louis
vile where l have taken course in
oral surgery and anesthetic under one
OF the most eminent specialist in the
city. Also bought one of the safest
and most expensive gas machines on
the market. now feel that 1 can
give the public the very best service
in extraction of teeth with or with
out gas.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Here 10 be Examined.

Mr.. J. s. HoVlous, Of Hovious, this
county, was In Columbia last Wed
nesday for the first time in seven
years. He is now quite an old man,
and since he was last in this place he
has lost leg. He came down to 90
before the Board of Pension Exami-
ners, being an applicant for an in
crease. He is almost blind and help.
less. Some years ago he was Repub-
lican candidate for the Legislature,
but was defeated in convention for
the nomination. While he was active
he was a minister in the Christian
Church.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Here For The Summer.

Mr.. J. P. Carney and wife, of Louis.
vile, arrived last Thursday and have
taken rooms at the home of DR.. H. W.
Depp where they will do light house.
keeping. Mr.. Carney was formerly
chief of the detective force, his city,
and he is the man who run down
Joseph Vending, who killed little
Alma Kellner, in a Catholic church.
and who is now serving life term in
the Eddyville Penitentiary. He infor.
med The News that he travelled hunt.
ing him 1900 miles before meeting
success Mr.. Carney and wife are
here to spend the summer.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

Mr.. Clay Suddarth, who was princi-
pally rearded in and near Columbia,
has been an invalid for seven years, a
victim of infiammatory rheumatism.
At this time there is no particular
change in his condition. He makes
his home with his brother, James, and
is receiving the best of attention He
is not able to walk about the premises,
spending all his time reading. He is
very intelligent man, good histor-
ian and Keeps up with the current
and political news of the day. His
father was General S G.. Suddarth,
who was noted lawyer in his day.
Under Governor Bramlett's admins
tration'he was Adjutant General of the
State. He also filled a prominent
Government position during the civil
war. Judge b. C, Baker, this place,
is an uncle of Mr.. Clay Suddsrth.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Sewing Wanted.
Mrs. C. L. Skaggs,
at the Fair Grounds

Mr. Charles N. Story, who many
years ago, was citizen of Columbia
and salesman in a-dry goods store
owned by Mr. W II Walker, died Sat
urday, two weeks ago, in Albany. He
was never married and was 50 years
old. He was member of the Metho-
dist Church, large circle of friends
attending the funeral. The interment
was in the Albany cemetery.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Married In Illinois.

Mr.. Ed Knight, who lived at Nc.
Gaia, this county, and Miss Edith
Belle Kimbler, Orayeraft, are now
husband and wife They we're lovers
for some time. A few months age
Mr. Knight went to Illinois where he
found lucrative employment, and about
ten days ago Miss Kimbler went out to
see him. They at once decided to get
married, and last Wednesday night
the couple landed at. the brides home,
Crsycraft. and the next day they re-
ceiyed the congratulations OF the
neighborhood.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

Adair county cribs and barns are
full of provender, the prospects most
iattering for an abundant crop this
year. With this abundance what is
the matter with holding a fair this
year? The fair grounds have been cut
into lots, and If they can be secured
from the owners. it would require but
little expense for fair. The amphi-
theater is out Of repair, but it could
be put in a good safe condition with a
weeks work. Consider the matter.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

We desire to extend our coincidence
to Mr.. D. W. Gowdy.a boyhood friend,
who lost his beloved wife a few days
age. She was devoted member of
the Christian Church, a lady who had
many friends in CampbellsvilIe where
she was born and reared. The funeral
was largely attended. Besides her
husband, who is an invalid, she leaves
two sons and one daughter, all grown.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

Russell county was formed in 1926
out of parts Of Adair, Cumberland and
Wayne counties 1t was the eighty
first county formed jamestown is
the county seat. 1t was named for
Col. William Russell, native of Vir-
ginia, who participated in the battles
of the Kings Mountain, Whitsell's
Mills and Guilford Courthouse during
the Revolution and who came to Ken
lucky, afterward taking part in the
battle of Tippecanoe He was in the
State Legislature thirteen years and
was member of the Virginia Legs
lature that created Kentucky. He
died in Fayette county July 8, 1725.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Notes From Greensburg Record.

Columbia is progressive, it built
miles of concrete sidewalks when ce.
ment had to be hauled by mule team
from Campbellsville.
Columbia is progressive. Its bust.
ness men advertise in and are loyal to
their home newspapers
Columbia is progressive its stores
are kept attractive and prices follow
the market.
Columbia is progressive it patronizes
its printers to such degree that both
News and Spectator are up. to-date
establishments, especially the former
whose outfit can scarcely be equalled
in many larger towns.
Columbia is progressive its citizens
give the visitors a welcome no back
number town ever could give and are
high class citizens of refinement and
hospitality.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

The advertised lot sale, at Chenille,
last Saturday, was not a success,
though about seven hundred people
attended the sale. The promoters
first offered, lots, but the bids received
were rejected. Then the whole plot
OF ground, including the residence,
was offered aud the highest bid was
twenty lone hundred and twenty five
dollars. This hid was also rejected.
The sale was then dismissed, and
the promoters announced that they
would endeavor to sell the property
privately.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

This is a school town and the people
of the community are interested in
their prosperity. In order to have
prosperous institutions of learning,
we must have good moral town, and
the officers of the law should use their
utmost diligence to put down all law
lessness. Catch the :whisksy sellers.
1t can be done if proper steps are TAX
en-.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

"Uncle' Green Mckinley, father of
Mr.. Solomon Mckinley, is in a very
critical condition at his home, near
GlenVille. Should he live until next
February he will be sc years old. He
is a victim of a cancer and the disease
has about eaten his nose from his face
He was an active man until he became
afflicted, a few years ago. His mind
is active at this time.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
NUMBER 27

Mr. W. III. Hadley, who lives at
Anlf1ey, was in Columbia last Tues.
day. He came in an auto, and when
ne got ready to start, his automobile
being in 'front.' of Russell & Co., he met
with serious accident. While at
tempting to crank it, there was kick.
breaking his right arm, Just above tbe
wrist DR.. o. P. Miller reduced the
fracture.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
DR.. Flowers Meets With an Acct.
dents.

Last Friday forenoon, about IL
O'Clock, DR.. W. ]. Flowers met with
serious accident. He had gone
from his residence to his car with the
view of answering call In attempt
ing to crank the machine, a kick
came, breaking his right arm above
the wrist. DR.. o. P. Miller reduced
the fracture, and at this time the
Doctor is not suffering and is looking
after his patients. 1t will probably
be six weeks before he can use his
arm. -
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
FOR SHERIFF..

To the Republican Voters of Adair
County Both Ladies and Gen.
tlemen:
This announcement is solicitation
for your support. am asking for
the nomination for Sheriff of Adair
county subject to the action of the
Republican party, at the primary,
Aug. 6, 1921. And if elected, will
promise in advance. to make you an
efficient Office.
/ am yours very Respectfully.
]. NJ. Wolford
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

Several years ago quite an interest
was aroused in Adair county by far
mers who started gin seng gardens,
and at one time it looked like the in
dustry would be made profitable.
But for several years the blight has
appeared and the plants have done
but little good. In fact, Mr.. Sci Ben
nett, who was very much interested,
informed the News, last Friday, that
the industry, in his Judgment, was
about dead in Adair county.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Public Sale

Mr. Green Bell Smiths sale will
take place Saturday, May 7th, and will
be called by Mr.. J. S. Breeding.
Many valuable articles will be sold
among the best the following: One
piano, bedsteads, dressers, tables, cab
inets, stoves and, dishes, many other
articles usually found in a well.fur-
nished home.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

In the Gradyville country Henry
Sneed and John Coomer got into a
difficulty over a debt. Sneed broke
Coomer's arm with board. They are
brothers-irIaw. Sneed was brought
bsfoEs County Judge Sinclair and was
held TO await the action of the grand
juy
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

The schools at this place are now
making preparations for the closing
exercises. Five or six will graduate
from the Lindsey Wilson and seven in
the High School.iIThe names Of the
speakers for the commencement ad-
dress will be given later.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

The Graded and High School at
Russell Springs closed a few days ago
with a most creditable entertainment.
The patrons are highly pleased with
this school. each year improvements
being made.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

We venture the assertion that there
are Observation-Disclosures who have
homes in the corporate limits of Co
lumbia than any,other town of its size
in the State. There are not over six
families, andlthey live in rented prop
erty Not family own a house.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

Buchanan Lyon Company have
again started their Ford car and Ford
Tractor ads. Read each one as they
appear in the News weekly. The
Ford is popular car and a tractor
should be owned by every well-to do
farmer. 1t saves labor and turns the
ground correctly.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

Mr.. A. W. Tarter took a trip to the
upper end OF the county the latter
part of last week, .lookingi.for Albert
West, the escaped Jail bird. He got
in sight Of him and he was on the
run. Mr.. Tarter fred several shots
at him, but I he escaped into the
bushes.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
New Fresh Groceries and Dry
Goods.

We have just put in good stock OF
goods and are adding every day. We
have the latest stock in Columbia and
selling for cash, hence lower prices.
Come or phone for prices. We admire
visitors, so come feeling welcomed.
Phone No 81 T. G. Rasner s. Son.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Wanted.

Three house keepers for general
house work. Three in family, state
wages expectedlsand give description
Of self In first letter.
Write Box So, Pleasant Lake,
North Dakota.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

Farmers are evidently going to make
efforts for large crops. Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday the public square
and back streets were lined with wag-
ons, here to haul out fertilizer. On
Tuesday thirtyswagons we're standing
on the square at one time.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

We learn from strawberry cuItiva.
tors that the prospects are good for
an abundant crop. The strawberry is
the most delicious table fruit that
grows.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Have quit buying Cedar Post.
W. 81. Sandusky.

Quite number of this place at
tended the funerals and burial of J.
r. Durham and Norman Hobson at
at Campbellsville, last Sunday, 81
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Public Sale.

On Saturday, May It'll, there will be
a public sale at my home, at which
time will sell many valuable articles
in the way of furniture. etc etc
G. B. Smith,
74-4t Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

Columbia Chapter No. Z, win meet
in regular couvOcatiOn next Friday
night. There will be work A full
attendance is desired BY the High
Priest.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Notice to Teachers.

All teachers who mean to teach
school in Adair county, meet me at
the L. W. 7. S. at 9. A. M. on Satur-
day April the 3oth.
We have important questions to
discuss.
Noah Low, Supt.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

The Farmers Tobacco Warehouse
will close May End. Bring your tobac
co quickly. Manager.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
ForIlSaIe.

A Cornking Maneur Spreaded, in
hrs6-class condition. Also a riding
pillow. A bargain for the purchaser.
Mrs. Lillian Conoyer.
26-3t.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Notice.

All persons having accounts against
the estate of Miss Eliza Todd, deceased
will present them to me properly
proven by the 1st daylof May 1921.
L. C. Winfrey, Executor,
25-3t.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
Paid List.

The following are new paid subscrib.,
ers and renewals since our issue of last
Tuesday.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27
For Sale.

Child's bed inEgood condition. Call
News Office.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

All who areiindebted to the Farmers
Mill Company will please call and set
tie at once 24.4
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

FOR SALE.-Four 2.year. old steers
Good ones.-
n. 9. Butler.
The Adair County news., 1921-04-27

Noah 10y, Supt.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17
rs Mold Bnkc

Il h4h. utt Nr N,'u hN fH
class ~ thr n i. Nont Hlgh S.h...
ou SATURDAY. monuus AZ fhe north0lH
corner of SiN,h ard X us streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17
Houses ; or Rent
Suburban For Rent

IS BROOME -T Hoa,e f9c n-
rnishcd Apply IN premises
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17
Business Property
Houses for sale

A%DT-4O-acre. geDtlemaC place j.
minutes ~ town ou macaCaa rsa1 Pos
session Apply + =. livery AYentas Once
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17

YOUNG MAN Experienced carpenter and
builder requires 5000 - take care u
business this spring no brokers. pfinel
rails only Address X Il Every Evening
Df3rP
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17
EMPLOYMENT
Help WnntedMn nle

MAN-To work around grounds Saturday
afternoon March 10. Can Holly oak Ios.
SAIESMANAGER-Aa distributor, direct
factory Representative. man or hrm 10
take over the exclusive selling of the most
needed auto accessory bar none nationally
advertised. no competition. Don answer
unless you eau finance initial order 20 Sc
cure agency. Alcomo Manufac turing Com
pauy. l3l bridge street. Newark, n. j.
YOUNG MAN-with knowledge of book
keeping and typewriting. grand oppor-
tunity 10 learn tho retail furniture husi-
ness thoroughly. The applicant must be
ambitious and not afraid to work. Answer
in own handwriting. Address 10. Every
Evening Drice.
Situations Wanted-Mnle B9
ACCO OUNTANT-Wi seventeen years
experience, desires To connect with hrm
who wants q man OF Integrity, vice
experience and executive ability TO handle
the accounting department. salary VIII
hc "a matter to bo arranged during tue
interview. Address l. q. Every Evening
ONCE
AUFFE Experienced. desires posi-.
tiOn, married. can furnish reference Ap-
ply III II. Every Evening Oflce.
TRUCK DRIVER-E Experienced. would like
employment. Can make minor repairs
Cail or address 50t = licald street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17

or THINGS ARE or
FERED FOR SALE IN THE CI.AS-
SIFiEp Ap SECTION TODAY. THE
FIRST NOkD OF EACH AID TELLS
WHAT Is OFFEREp.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17
tranA - Nv M. R-aIto.

Today tomorrow l-l NNh
N,ava ls starring R' he E.a rrearr
E MS newest h.e ul
Bound Tho e.ort nra-
81 New Ncgk ANA th sAirs . ~orf
America with the irsnat ficr .tkinr
correspondngly larse ~t,n s 'r
tau-itN
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17
AUCTIONS-LEGALS
Auction sales

AUCTION SALES-oG every descr4ptlan
Anywhere. II you want % sell see Ham.
ton. the square Deal AUcriCueeI Ans
Farm Agent EOS Madison st Phane
734S W
PUBLIC SALE--Furniture carpets r4S>
etc Will be sold at >tidham X son Nse-
liou Store III East Fourth street trllay
March Is, 1921. At ! Q clock =. M sharp
Full1jne of hiSh-grade household gcolS alI
kinds brass beds. enameleSi beds library
furniture diningroom and hViuZroum G.r-
ntture several fine rugs. tables mattress
mating rugs incleum. mating etc >tl8-
ham 4 son. auCtioneers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17

AIEohoBILAs--
poDGE. ROADSTER
RUICh. ROADSTER.
BUICk. 5-PAssENaEB.
loRp~. l.. Is. -. 20.
AUBURN. 5-PAssENGkR.
CLINELAND SIN.
NEIL MOTOR Co.
kL.EN E>TH And IAINALL 80
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17
..The R4ht =, o,c" b. Wap,u.

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Ge.r1.
The 1914
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fol h.s srN H.rk.e7 EFhrte
With ru
appreciation fa N nD N-
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17
Legal Notices

Board Of Assessment for ths
city Of Wilmington- City Hall March 8
1921 In accordance with section lt
Chapter 12l Volume 2S. Laws Of D,a.
ware public notice is hereby given that
the assessment for tax for the fiscal year
beginning July l. 1921, having been cou-
pleted has been hled ia the Office 81 the
board of Assessment, Room No I5S lits
Hall and is ready for public inspection
from March Is to March 81 o2l iuclu-
Sive sundays excepted. between the hours
of a IN. and Y noon and from 2 p ~
TO 5 p m. Appeals from assessment the
board OF Assessment will sit Ia room 80
So in the City Hall on each secular day
during the month Of April. from j n
to II noon and from ,. n. 60 I j. IA
ana from ?. mo, n, 70 : ?; N, m. TOT the purposc
Property owners are requested 10 naflcr
time and give their attendance, as na Ap-
peal snail DC received or heard, or adJudi,,a
ton or appeal made after the thiftieth
day Of April Board Of Assessment for
the city of Wilmington
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17
LOCAL ADJUSTMENTS
As NarIn eu


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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17
RESORT,
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17
AUTOMOBILES
II roMonllE

Automobiles t or sale
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

EOOAl--Two furnished for Agut Lo--..
krrplng hy young married so.g.t y.
c4Hty 3 X O. station Phone 1890 N
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-17

Wanted rv .wo al-.'-
four or 1ve-room and Gatl .9IseSerp pll-
apartment. state rent anu location.
t1rrss = .. Livery l-t-.Ia1 .tttce
Bo4.csarl section s4L .e-
Phone 4i29.