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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16
Old Agricultural Imp,ement.

The hoe is probably one Of the old
est Of agricultural implements. When
primitive man found a weIl-fcrmed
limb Of a tree with a sharp crook he
had n hoe for the cutting. and n was
with such hoes as these that the In
disns planted their large fields Of
corn. aud prepared the soil for the
planting. There probably was not
much 'h~iIIing-up" done and less weed
cutting. There was q little. for effort
was made to keep the weeds down
until the corn was high enough TO
shade the ground. Hoeing was soon
finished. and the crop was left to IT,
self until the ears were filling. when
the children we're sent out TO the fields
to scare the birds away. Farmers to-
day know what damage a flock of
blackbirds win do IN a cornfeId. and
what must have been the strength of
the focks when nearly the whole con
ttaeef vas o u~ildernessi
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16
The Lesson Of the Lily.

To the thoughtful mind. the lily
blossom Is a wicket In the great un-
seen portal of death. through which
we may obtain bright glimpses of
what is beyond. II opens in all its
snowy purity and exquisite grace
from the dry. withered sheaf. as the
TRANSPORTED immortal life bursts
from the temporary Imprisonment Of
death And II the Seath Of the plant
should thus blossom into undreamt of
beauty. what infinite possibilities bet
ter than our brightest hopes are held
by that darkness which bounds our
vision here, He who raises up the
lilies every summer. each from its
own root in the mould. will not leave
our life in the dust-Hush Macmillan.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16
The Clan Call
BY Hapsburg Liebe
CphhN Doubleday Page o
BY Haps burg Liebe

Maybe it's not very much in my
favor, John Moreland," he began. IL
never could get along with my parents,
or with the set | was born into. Some
how. | was different. Father and
mother wanted me to he Il dandy they
even wanted ne to let a servant dress
me-. The climax came when they tried
To marry me to II young woman who
didn't want mt any more than | want
ed her"
lie opened his eyes, looked straight
at Moreland, and went on:
You see, they wanted to marry us
in order to unite old Clavering's for
tune and my dads; Patricia, like me,
vas an only child. II had beer all cut
and dried for us, for years, They put it
up to me like this; they said | owedit to
them, that it was my duty that | had
always been Il severe trial to them /:
that my savagery had put gray into
my mothers hair, and a lot of things
of that kind. | fell for it ut last il
was sort of a matter Of self-defense.
With Patricia, it vas II case of-well,
a case Of simple obedience. Pat is a
good girl.
A minute of silence: then
"Ill hurry along with it, John More
land. | had one fine friend back there.
Ii was Robert McLaurin, II reporter
ON the city'S leading newspaper. My
parents didn't take to him because he
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16
Street Car Jumps Track,

Chica go.-More than forty persons
were injured when a street car
jumped the track and almost plunged
over a forty-foot viaduct. 1t was
checked only by a steel guarlrail,
which caved in the front vestibule Of
the car. There were eighty persons
In the car. The passengers becams
penicstricken and many were in
jured in the effort to escape. Otheu
were cut By glass.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16

tTO BE CONTINUED.
DOES NOT BELONG IN CITY
When the Arabian Musical instrument
the Arohul, Comes to Town,
It D~eoenerates.

In Cairo the arghul is played at
night i'm the old city. and on the
streets of the underworld, lending its
note and Interpretation 10 love songs
that somehow follow when everything
else in life has been lost or left be-
In Asia Magazine. Al an Arabian
cafe an old man from the street will
play and young men will sing while
the coffee il being made. The arghul
sings with each and talks with each.
sympathizes, understands and seems 50
earnest rs Ia make one half believe
that the young man IL singing nom
his " heart and that the arglui.
long accustomed TO such confidence.
knows il full well.
But. like many Of the country bred.
il seems Ia degenerate when il m
To town. u falls upon evil ways; "
sings of love 10 the loyeless: II overs
about the low cafes. Its friend. the
tabla-more %pretentious. and perhaps
more astute-changes its name when
il comes To town aud does not appear
alone at night in dark. unfrequented
streets. II il known as the ~darabukeh.
and is seen IN the high-class cafes
where %favoriteS dance to the music
1t brings. II has more rhythm ihan
melody much volume but little feel
Ing. ID talks from the bead and sings
10 the feet
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16
Portland Cement Productions.

The production of Portland cement
ing that in 1917, the mex highest year
in production, by 7,209,O43 barrels.
This amom was an increase of "A per
cent over the production in l9l9-SO,-
III, $50 barrels. The stocks at the
mills increased from 5,256,9O0 barrels
at the end of 1919 to S,941, 046 barrels
at the end of 1920.
Estimates of the production and
shipment OF Portland cement in 1920
were only about OBJ per cent and 90,
per cent. respectively, higher than
these final figures for the year.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16
Policeman spoils Romance.

Chicago. Hit was love at first
sight. Naturally he spent his savings
on her. She appreciated that-s0 they
decided to get married.
And they might have lived happily
eve after, but
She was Lillian Qulntilla, just
turned : year old
He IA Billy Van Billiard, quite Il
"young man" of , years;
And they made the mistake Of ask
ing II policeman TO marry them.
He took them to the station house
where their parents called for them.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16
CALIFORNIA; Lofty Mountains.

At least sixty mountains in Califor-
mia rise more than 1900 feet above
sea level. hut they stand amid a wealth
of mountain scenery so rich and varied
hat they are not considered suffi-
ciently noteworthy to he named, ac-
cording to the United States Geolog-
ical Survey. Department of the Inter
ior. Yet If any one of these unnamed
mountain peaks were in the eastern
part Of the United States il would be
visited annually by millions Of people.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16
Child Stops Panic.

Cliicago.-A dance hall panic was
stopped when Ellen Griffin, pretty lit
tie 9-year-old girl, played the piano. A
storm brok" V Gaelic park and the
fusion. The band stopped playing.
men rushed for exits and women
screamed. Suddenly The Wearing Of
the Green" doomed from a big concert
piano. Little Ellen was pounding the
keys. Il knew THE Wearing OF the
Green so | thought I'd play that" said
Ellen. g: started playing 1t right
away and the folks began TO laugh.
Then | played Mother Machree' and
The panic was over"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16
"i'll STICK"

synopsis. Young Carlyle Wilbur
ton italc. or Bib Dale" as he
elects to be known, son OF n wealthy
coal operator. John *. Dale. ar
rives at the Halfway Switch, IN
eastern Tennessee, abandoning a
life Of idle ease-and incidentally a
"ridc, Patricia Clavering. at the al
undetermined to make his OWL
way in life. lie meets Babe Lit
tieford, typical mountaineer girl.
BY" Heck. "A character of the
iilis. takes hin to John More
lands home. Moreland is chief of
tbs clan" which has an old feud
win the Littlefords. lie tells Dale
of the killing of his brother. David
Moreland, years ago. owner of rich
coal deposits, by a man named
Carlyle. MOreland's description of
Ca riyle' Causes Dale to believe
the man was his father. Dale ar
ranges to make his home with the
Moreiand family. for whom he en-
jertains n deep respect. Talking
with Babe" Littleford next day,
nalc IS ordered by BLACK Adam
tan. bully of the district. to leave
Ills girl" alone. Date replies spiI-
itedlN. and they fight. Dale whips
the bully, though badly used up.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16
Money Circulation Shrinks.

Washingion.-The pOcket-boOk OF
the average American held 80 cents
less in August than in July, according
to the monthly circulation statement
issued by the treasury. On Aug. l the
per capita circulation on an estimated
population of lOS,226,OOO persons was
$40, which on Sept. | had dropped 10
S52.4l, on the basis Of an estimated
population Of los, 365 900 persons.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16

a handful Of viOlets aud dropped them
over her shoulder and into her lap.
Babe looked around and smiled.
what luck. Miss L~ittlefOrd?"
"NOthin'. l don't much want to
ketch anything" she said slowly. a
spirit of sadness In her musical voice.
II jest come off down here Ia he
whar it's quiet. You ought to hear the
noise at pap and the rest OF EN- Is
a-makin."
Dale narrowed his eyes. Are they
er, making a noise? And what about?
MY goodness gracious alive. You'd
think so eff We could hear 'em l'ougilt
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16
Washington Girl Is U. S. Beauty.

Atlantic City, \. Miss Margaret
German of Washington. ID. g., was ac-
claimed the most beautiful girl in the
United States by more than 1000 per-
to decide by popular applause the win
ner of the Golden Mermaid. the $1,000
trophy awarded in connection with Al
lantic City's fall pageant.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16

A movement has been started at
Of he old rendezvous OF Jesse James
and his notorious band Of outlaws neat
Big Horn. Wyo-. in Sheridan county.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-09-16
LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER 1s
ABSTINENCE FOR SAKE OF 9TH.
ERS TEMPERANCE LESSON).

LESSON TEXT Cor. IO:23-33; 3:16. II.
GOLDEN TEXT-Whether therefore ye
eat, or drink. or whatsoever We do. do all
to the glory of God.-I Cor. 1871.
REFERENCE MATERIAL-Rom. 1871;
~l4;lS-2l: ISL, 2; l Cor. $500; 9:l9-Z7.
PRIMARY TOPIC-A Clean. Strong
Body.
JUNIOR TOPIC-How to Win the Race.
INTERMEDIATES AND SENIOR TOPIC
Presenting Ones Body a Living Sacri-
flee
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
The True Meaning of Temperance.
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16
To Be Re.0rganlzed.

A meeting was held at the Metho.
dist Church last Tuesday evening to
consider the advisability of reorganiz.
ing the Adair Co., S. S. Association.
Representatives from the various
churches were present. After dis.
cussing the subject, it was agreed
that it would be wise to reorganize
the work. Rev. Jesse Murrsll was
chosen Temporary Chairman, Miss
Sallie Baker, Secretary. 1t was de-
cided to hold a meeting at some point
in the county during October, at
which time it is hoped that every
school inythe county will be represent.
ed. There will probably be a State
worker present at that time. II. C.
Baker, R. V. Bennett and z. T.
Williams we're appointed a commit
tee on program and arrangements.
The Secretary requests that each
school in the county send in at once
the name of Superintendent and aver.
age attendance.
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16
A Big Sale.

On Saturday, Aug. q, at my home,
near Montpe Ter, L will sell to the
highest bidder, the following:
One 20 horse Atlas boiler and en-.
CINE
One No. 2 Geyser saw rig, with side
edger and wood saw.
$4,000 feet of lumber and logs.
Four work horses, 20 head of thor.
oughbred Duroc hogs.
OneJ. B. Colt Light plant, nine
lights and an arm. One Deering
Binder One Mccormack Mower and
rake, One International Riding PIow.
Wheat and Corn drills.
2 buggies and l wagon; 2 vulcan
turning plows. Lot of good wook har.
ness.
One nice piano, good as new.
Household and kitchen furniture.
All over $40, twelve months time.
Sale starts $3.50 o'clock.
]. S Breeding, Auctioneer,
C. E Young
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16
Known Here.

Mr. e 1. Alper, who was sixty-five
years old, an optician by profession,
and known to a great many people
about Columbia and out in the coun-
ty, committed suicide at the Willard
Hotel, Louisville, last Wednesday
night. " hen he retired to his room
he was looking in his usual health.
He ended his life by taking cynanide
chloride, as an empty bottle of the
drug was found near him. He had
been living at the Willard Hotel for
about two years. Six or eight years
ago he quit travelling as an optician,
located at Scottsville, KY, and was
quite successful in dealing in oil
stocks. He informed the editor of
this paper, some months ago, that he
had made about twenty Thousand dol
lars in that business, and that it was
not necessary for him to longer work.
Two notes we're found in his room,
one directed to the manager of the
hotel and the the other to Mr.. 10
Strull, West Market Street, who is
also known in Columbia
The note to the manager of the no.
tel read: please excuse this act of
mine. Phone Joe Strull, City, 1454,
and he will settle my bill and take
care of my remains.
Respectfully
sc. L. Alper."
1t is believed that he had been dead
several hours when found.
Mr.. Alper was Hebrew.
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16

The Lindsey Wilson will open Sep
TENDER 9Th and prospects are good for
a splendid beginning. The dormitor
les have been put in a good sanitary
condition, and the best of water is on
the grounds. The faculty is made up
of experienced teachers, and the dis.
cipline is correct. The school is run
economically, aud the closest atten-
ton is paid students. There is nc
reason for parents TO Sc nd their chill
dren away from home, pay high board
when they have a school right at
their door. The Lindsey Wilson is a
home institution and it should be
literally patronized. The citizens OF
Columbia and out in Adair county
contributed largely to its establish
ment, therefore, it should be given
their hearty support. What size town
would Columbia be at this time had
NOT this school been established herei
Take in the situation and patronize
the home school.
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16
Oil Rig Removed.

Mr.. T. A. Sheridan, who has been
operating near the Mouth of Greasy
Greek, in Russell county, and who
pulled up and removed his machinery
to this place, has removed his
rigs to G um erland county,
and will put down three deep wells.
The first we'll will be drilled on the
Smith lease, the second, on the Nor
ris lease and the third on the TrayIor
lease. These leases were purchased
by Mr.. Sheridan from Richardson
& Golf, this place Mr. Sheridan has
first class machinery and he proposes to
put down three deep wells. The work
will start the latter part of this week
They have already commenced rein,
ing gasoline in the Greensboro Field
The smallest unit is now going and a
larger one will soon be in operation.
Quite number Of operators were in
the Greensboro Field last week, and il
is said that at least a dozen wells
will be sta rted in very short time
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16
Death Of Mr.. R. M. Hurt.

Last Saturday night, about
O'Clock, Mr. r. NJ. Hurt, known al
over the county as 'Tobe," died at ths
residence Of his sister, Mrs. W. B
Rowe, three miles out on the Burkes
vile road. He had been on the de.
cline for several years, and while it
was generally believed that the end
was approaching, his going away was
a surprise to all his relatives and
friends.
He was one of the best known men
in Adair county, a friend to every
body and everybody was his friend,
hence the intelligence of his demise
brought tender emotions to many
hearts. He had served this county as
Sheriff and as deputy sheriff, and he
was also in the revenue service for
several years, He was a son of Y. E.
Hurt, who was prominent official of
this county for a number Of years,
brother of Rollin Hurt, who is now
Chief Justice of the Kentucky Court
of Appeals. Hisother living brothers
are Cyrus Hurt, who is in the West,
L. B. Hurt, Y. E. HUFF, Jr. His sis
tiers are Mrs. W, B. Rowe, Mrs Jennie
Johnson, Miss Matties Hurt and one
half sister, Mrs. NJ. E. Dohoney, who
lives in New Mexico.
The deceased was sixty.eight years
old and was strictly honorable from
his youth, a man of courage and de.
termination, one who kept his own
counsel, but what he did he did well.
hence his death removes a man who
stood for the right upon all occasions.
Many yeas ago he united with tie
Methodist Church living consistent
member until the final dissolution
His wife, who was Miss Matte Gar,
nett, died years ago. She left nc
children.
The funeral services were conducted
Sunday afternoon in the home where
he died, and his body was laid to rest
in the Hurt burying grounds, near Ia.
Dor. Peace to his honorable memory
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16
MemOrium

In loving memory of our dear hus.
band and father, Gather Bryant who
departed this life August l, 1900.
He suffered much he murmered not
We watched him night and day
His aching heart grew less and less,
Until he passed away.
Some day some time our heats shall see
That face we loved so we'll,
Some day our hands shall clasp in his
To never say farewell.
Aud when the evening shades are
falling
And we are all alone,
To our hearts there comes longing
If he only could be home.
Sadly missed by wife and children.
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16
V. NJ. Gowdy, Co

Rev. L. B. Hart was greeted by a
large audience at the Presby terrain
church last Sunday forenoon, and as
usual he delivered very entertain
ing discourses His sermon at the
evening hour was also very helpful.
As minister, he is very much liked
here ny the congregation and also
members of other Churches He is
not only a preacher but is teacher.
He resides at Greensburg and peaches
for three Churches.
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16
COMMISSIONER SALE.
ADAIR CIRCUIT COURT
OF KENTUCKY
81. j. Henson, Plaintiff
II c,. Soe.s e

OF KENTUCKY.
81. ]. Henson, Plaintiff
]. 1. Curry, Defendant
BY virtue of Judgment and Order
Of Sale of Adair Circuit Court, rem.
dered at the July Term thereof, 1921,
in the above cause, for the sum of six
hundred and sixty-four and 27-1O0 dol
lars with the interest at the rate of 6
per cent, per annum from the 2nd day
Of March 1920, until paid, and $40. rs
costs herein, shall proceed to offer
for sale at the Court. house door in
Columbia, KY, to the highest bidder,
at Public Auction, on Monday, the 9Th
day of Sept 1921, at One o'clock p.
m, or thereabouJ (being County
Court, upon credit of six months,
the following described property, to
wit: A certain tract of land lying in
Adair County Kentucky, on the
waters of Sulphur Fork Creek, and
adjoining the lands formerly owned
by Mrs. Onie POINTER, and the lands
of Mrs. Octavia Cole, Babe Burtoni de
ceased, J. E Burton, and W. A. Cot
fey and Glen Burton and is about one
mile southeast of Purdy P. O., and
contained originally about Is acres,
but there has been sold off of same
and conveyed to Green McCorkle about
10 acres and about 1 acre for a School
Lot, and is the same land on which ].
L. Curry now resides Or sufficient
thereof to produce the sums of money
so orderered to be made For the
purchase price, the purchaser, with
approved surety or securities, must
execute Bond, bearing legal interest
from the day Of sale until paid, and
having the force and effect of a judy
ment. Bidders will be comply with
these terms.
W. A. Coffey, Master Commissioner.
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16

Mr.. Wilbur Smith, who lives a few
miles out Of Columbia came TO town
Monday night to see relatives. He
hitched his horse near the residence
of Mr. W. C. Murrell and entered the
home During his stay some thief
stole the saddle from his horse and al
so the bride, leaving old wornout
ones In their stead. Up to Wednesday
morning there was no clew> 1t is a
shame that such outrages occur in a
civilized community. 1t is also re-
ported that old General Drunk was in
town until late hour that night.
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16
Goes to New York.

DR.. @. P. Miller, WHO is prominent
physician and surgeon of this place,
will soon leave Columbia, having &C
cepted a position on a residential staff,
who is in charge of large hospital iu
New York, N. Y. He is very com.
petent physician and surgeon and he
and his estimable wife will be greatly
missed from this place They leave
for New York early in September.
The doctor, at this time has no idea
how long he will be away from Co.
lumbia.
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16
Teachsr'S Association.

| The teachers Association Tor diVlS-
ion 2, will be held at Rowetown, Aug.
10, 1921. The following program will
be rendered:
Devotional Exercise-Joe Stotts.
Singing-Muncy Coomer and class.
Welcome Address-Mrs Sam Breed
ing
Response-Annye Branham.
Duties of the Esther Whit
lock.
Teaching beginners to read-Myr-
tie Patterson.
School environments and measures
of i'm proVements-Mrs Mamie Roach.
"Order is heavens first law" How
shall we secure it?-Corrinne Rippetoe
Physical exercises demonstrated
Sanford Hurt
How secure best attention in class
Will Walker.
Why should the teacher follow the
course of study-Mrs. Sam Breeding.
How can the teacher create a school
sentiment-Della Sexton.
Constitutional amendment Supt.
10y.
Compulsory school law-E. G. Hard
wick.
Lesson assignment-Harlan Keltner
The purpose of the recitation-J.
E Pulliam.
Beautlfying the school room and
grounds-Mrs H. Fl. Harvey,
Advantages and disadvantages Of
school entertainments-R Stotts
Hardness as problem in attend
ance-Luther Bell.
When should the speller be intro
duced and Why's. r. Jesse.
Advantage Of cross-grading D.
Roberts
Why should the fifth and sixth
grades not be taught every year
Gather Hadlsy.
How secure a school library-Mrs.O
G Rowe
Should pupils be required to recits
memory gems-Annye Lee Branham.
Corporal punishment-O. G. Rowe.
Why should the teacher study the
pupiI-Mrs Elite Page.
Give your opinion of following the
program in the course of study-Tina
Campbell.
How secure good observation-disclosures
Reece.
All teachers are required to attend
or teach an extra day.
Sanford Hurt, Pres.
Lenis Reece, Sec.
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16
Presented a Saddle Horse.

1t is known, that very recently, DR..
l.. G. Nell, of GradyViIle, had about
one thousand dollars worth of stock,
mules and horses, killed by lightning.
In the number was his saddle horse.
The sympathy of the doctors friends
went out to him from all over the
county. 4 few days ago a saddle
horse was purchased from Mr.. L. B.
Hurt for $40 by ten of DR.. Nell's Co
lumbia friends, and on Friday it was
delivered to him The doctor was
able to meet his loses, but this act
upon the part of special friends, was
most gratefully appreciated, and the
donors will ever be remembered.
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16

The following named persons were
nominated for magistrate on Satur-
day the 9Th: Geo. L. Wolford, Jasper
Doss, W. T. Burton, 10 q. Conover,
Alvin 10y, Lafe Akin, w. S. Hind
man, j. ]. Biggs, Allen Walker and
E. S. Rice. In this list there are six
Republicans and four Democrats.
Only seven can be elected in NcVem-
ber
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16

A little son of Mr.. j. L. Mclean got
himself in a very critical condition
one day last week He was playing
i'm the yard and came across a little
metal Jack that had been lost. He
nut it in his mouth and it slipped
down his throat and lodged. The lit
tie fellow soon became in an alarming
rendition, and it took heroic efforts
TO save him.
The Adair County news., 1921-08-16
Died al Crocus.

last Sunday afternoon Alice, a
young daughter, of Mr.. and MIS-. Bryan
Miller, died at the home OF her par
ents, victim of pulmonary trouble.
She was bright child ano was ten.
derly nursed by her loved Cles until
called from her suffering She will be
greatly missed from the home, as her
parents, brothers and sisters dearly
loved her. Her funeral was larg ely
full flowers. The entire neighoorhood
is in sympathy with the Surviving
members of the family.