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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-16
VIII PrObated.

The will of Mr.. James NJ. Russell
was probated last County Court. 8
He bequeathed to his nephew, Mr..
W. B. Patteson, the home place
where he died and where Mr.. Patts-
SON resides. 1t is valuable piece OF
property.
He made his brother, Mr.. ]. o. Rus
sell, executor Of his will, without
bond, and directed him to give his,
the deceased's watch, to his great
nephew, 10 Russell, Lr. He also di.
ricted him to sell all his other person
al property, and pay his debts, if there
be any, and also lis funeral expenses
The will was written about three
weeks before Mr. Russell died, ant
was witnessed by Mr.. S. #. EubanE
and Mr.. John Lee Walker,
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Last Call.

For the second and last time / am
calling upon those indebted to Nell &
Cheatham to call at the store and
make payment. The accounts and
books of the firm will be placed in the
hands of an attorney the first day of
next month. Therefore, if you want
to save cost, you must pay in this
month. In the meantime / am selling
a large stock Of gents furnishing
goods at cost, and as good a line Of
fine shoes as ever offered to this trade.
The entire stock is general, including
big line of clothing, and you can be
furnished with anything you need
and at rock bottom prices. The
goods are going and ifvyou want bar
gains call at once.
Geo. b. Nell,
Surviving Partner
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PtOmalDe Poisoning.
Geo. ID. Nell,
Surviving Partner

People out on Greensburg street,
last Saturday night, became alarmed
when Mrs IL. L. Grissom, her daugh.
ter, Miss Carrie, and son, Milton, and
Mrs. Rachel Grissom, who was spending
q night in the home, we're discovered
to be dangerously i'll. DR.. c. NJ. Russell
was called and he decided that they
were victims of ptomaine poison OF
acute indigestion. He administered
to the afflicted, and In an hour or two
the patients were better, ard by Mon.
day morning they had all recovered
At the supper hour, Saturday even
ing. can of peaches were opened, al
the family partakinG, and to the
peaches is attributed the cause o.
the affection.
We are glad to report that the at
tacks were not more serious than the,
we're, and that the patients at thi
time are not feeling any bad effects
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refinery people and the operators Of
that section whereby the shipment Of
oil will start within the next few DAYS.
1t is also reported that the refinery
people have their own barges equipped
with steel tanks for the transporta-
tion Of oil in large quantities. This
provides an immediate solution to the
marketing of the oil of that section,
and it is very gratifying to the opera
tors along Cumberland river.
Mr.. l.. W. Dale, Blackwell, Okla
homa, who is prominently identified
with oil development in that section,
arrived here the first of the week hav-
ing come for the purpose of making a
survey Of this territory with a view to
operating here in the near future.
Mr.. G. P. Henderson, whose home
is at Bowling Green, KY, but who has
been located here for some months
past to be in closer touch with this
territory, where he is interested in
some valuable oil and gas holdings has
returned to Bowling Green to make
his headquarters for the present.
Mr.. Henderson has made many friends
here during his short stay in onr
midst, and they regret he finds it nee.
essary to leave Columbia at this time
1t is reliably reported that the next
few months will witness the installa-
tion of two small oil refineries in this
territory. one at Greensboro and the
other at Bakerton, Equipment for
the Creelsboro plant is already on the
way, and it is due to arrive at its des-
tination almost any day. This infor-
nation will no doubt be very interest.
ing news to the many operators Of
this section, especially to those locst-
ed on or near Cumberland river, as il
solves the market problem in gooC
shape, which is a matter of such i'm
lportance to the operators.
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Death Of Mrs. EUGENE Gresham.

Last Saturday morning about 3
O'Clock, Mrs. Myrtle Gresham, who
was the beloved wife o. Eugene Gras-
ham, died at her home three miles
out on the Campbeilsville pike. She
was 81 years old, and besides her hus-
band, she leaves three children, an
aged father and mother. Mr.. and Mrs.
Creed Hood, and four brothers, one of
whom is in a very critical condition.
Up to one year ago she enjoyed very
good health, but at that time her lungs
became affected, and she gradually
failed until the final dissolution.
When quite young girl she con-
fessed her Savior, united with the
Cane Valley Baptist Church, and lived
a devoted member until the end.
The funeral services were conducted
at the homo last Sunday &orenoon in
the presence Of large circle of reIa-
tives and friends, and the interment
was in the Cox Graveyard. The de-
ceased was not only religious, but she
had a sympathetic heart for suffering
humanity, and constantly prayed for
the restoration of her brother, Cassius,
who has been in low state of health
for many months.
She is now relieved from earthly
pain, and the community in which she
lived and where her influence for good
has been felt, has-been made poorer
May God watch over her little ones,
and bereaved husband, father, mothe,
and brothers, is the wish of this pa
pers.
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Miss Sallie Field,
Mrs. W. A. Hynes,
Mrs. Mary Caldwell.
Birthday Dinner.

About fifty friends gave Mrs. Effie
Smith surprise birthday dinner on
the 9Th of this month 1t was mag
nificent affair, the table being filed
with the best edibles the country af-
fords. After dinner several hours
were spent in social converse, and lis
tening to delightful music, rendered
by Mrs Bessie Hancock and Miss Mat
tie Bennett 1t was the unanimous
expression, 1.-THE day will be long re.
membered."
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Ladies Notice.

| have now on display the largest
and most select Millinery line | have
ever had. This line represents 4
markets: New York, Chicago. Louis
vile and Nashville. lean show you
ali the New COIOrs in shapes and
bFaids. Harding Blue. Jade African
Brown, Orchid Porcelain. COque de
roache, NickIe. Duck. Beige. candy
cloth, Moss braid, BafeVia cloth,
shapes in newest straws, Barn.
yard, Visca, Wenchaw, Broom
corn, split MiIans. two Tone Pea.
nuts Iserie and MiIans, Leg
horns, etc.
Julia Eubank.
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RESERVES
Resolutions.

The Columbia Methodist Church has
experienced loss, in the going home
of one of our loved and faithful MEM
bers-Mrs Sam Breeding, who died
March 9Th, 1921. As an expression of
ourlove for her and our grief over her
departure, we, the members of the
Ladies Missionary Society offer these
resolutions:
Resolved, That our church and Mis-
sionarY Society have lost a faithful
and loyal member; the community in
which she has lived a congenial and
useful citizen and her family a kind
and devoted wife and mother.
End. That We extend to her family
our heartfelt sympathy in their sac
bereavement, commencing them tt
Him who hath loved US and gave Him
self for us, and praying that her faith
may be as a beacon light, leading
them to the portals above.
Bird. That copy of these resolu
tions be given the family and a cop!
sent to the Central Methodist, and tt
the local paper for publication, ant
|
that they be spread upon the minute
of our Society.
Miss Sallie Field,
Mrs. W. A. Hynes,
I Mrs. Mary Caldwell.
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Paid List.

The following are new paid subscrib
ers and renewals since our issue OF last
Tuesday.
Athan Fletcher, Oscar e. Allison,
]. K Robertson, Edward Spears, j. B.
Montgomery, Matthew Akin, o. v.
Cheatham, L. P. Scholl, Dr.. @. L.
Norman, r. O Pulliam, Miss Katie
Butler, Mrs. Cattle Willis, r. W.
Page, E. D, Holiday, Anna d. Elmer.
son, Joe Barbee, Mrs. Josie Lasenby,
Mrs. Ollie Shivsly, John B. Grant, O.
2. HENDERSON, L. K. Lawhorn, J. W.
Jones, Mrs Belle Tucker, Valentine
Bryant,,J ". Bryant.
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Attention Ex.seIdlers.
The entire persOnnel Of the Burea

The entire personnel of the Bureau
Of War Risk Insurance
is instructed to assist ex.service people
in completing their applications for
compensation and to assist them in
the adjudication of their claims in
accordance with the very liberal pro.
visions of Sthe War Risk Insurance
Act. All ex-service persons suffering
from disability which was aggravated
or accelerated BY their service, de-
serve and win receive the utmost con.
sideration.
Inasmuch as the Bureau is partic-
ularly anxious to assist all disabled
ex service persons, 1t is requested that
the public at large advise any disabled
ex-seryice man who is not familiar
with his rights to Immediately file a
claim for compensation.
The Louisville Office of the Bureau
of War Risk Insurance, the officers Of
the American Legion, or the Red
Gross viii gladly give ex-service men
all information they desire and assist
all disabled ex-service persons in the
completion of their claims for COM
pensation.
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Birthday Dinner.

On Wednesday, March 9th, about
twenty three friends and relatives Of
Mr.. A. d. Patterson went to his home
on Bomar Heights and gave him .
surprise birthday dinner. Mr.. Patter
son who has been i'll for six weeks, and
was much improved enjoyed the deli
cious dinner which his guests provided
and all had delightful day.
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Quietly Married.

Lrst Wednesday afternoon about 5
O'Clock Miss Polly Belk, a well.known
teacher Of Russell county, a popular
young ladg, and Mr.. Clarence Taylor.
of Chenille, were married by Ed. f.
]. Barger, at the home of the minis
ter. We do not know the plans of
the couple, but we take it that they
will reside at GlenVille, this county.
The groom is popular and industri.
Gus young man.
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Circuit Court.

Judge j. G Carter and Common.
wealth's Attorney A. A. Huddlesten
are now here and the business of the
March term is progressing finely.
Judge Carter instructed the grand
jury Monday forenoon and that
branch of court is at work. In deliv.
ering his instructions the Judge took
up all the offences known to the law,
and impressed upon the jury to do its
duty to indict without fear or favor.
The jury is composed of twelve good
men and we believe they will do their
duty
All the Commonwealth cases before
the court will probably be disposed Of
this week with the exception Of the
case against Raymond Driscoll, charg-
ed with being one of the men who .at-
tempted to rob the Bank of Columbia,
that case being set for next Monday
Driscoll will be brought to Columbia
by the Sheriff of Adair county, from
the Louisville jail, and all the wit
nesses for the State are expected to
be present. If the case is tried it
will attract unusual attention.
GRAND JURY.
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Cost

The second Quarterly meeting for
the Columbia charge u. E. Church,
South, will beiheld in Columbia, Sum
day evening, March 20, 1921, and the
Quarterly Conference will be held on
the evening of the 2lst. The Lords
Supper will beladministered. Let the
entire Membership attend this service
and the people generally are invited.
T. J. Wade, P. Z.
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Notice.

On Tuesday, the 5th day Of April,
1921, it being the first day of the reg.
ular April term Of the Adafr Fiscal
Court, 1921, the said Court viii elect a
County Treasurer. that being the day
provided by law for the election of a
County Treasurer.
All persons desiring to be elected to
such Office will file with said Court on
or before the date fixed for said cleo.
tion, sealed bids setting out the terms
and conditions under which they will
accept such appointment.
w. S. Sinclair,
81 ct Judge Adair County
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The series of meetings, heretofore
announced, will start at the Christian
church next Friday night. The sing
or arrived several days ago, and has
class. She will also lead
in special music Easter Sunday, the
last Sunday in,this month. The min
lister who will do the preaching, is
said to be able and Jealous. HeshouId
be greeted with large audiences.
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Julia Eubank

The Adair Circuit court opened last
Monday, large crowd being in town.
The term promises to be busy one.
There are several felony cases, includ.
ing the charge against Raymond Dris-
coll, who will be indicted as one of
the men who attempted to rob the
Bank of Columbia, in January last.
His case is docketed for the seventh
day Monday week Several witness.
es from Lebanon and three from In.
|dianapolis are summoned to be here
There are also several local witnesses.
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Died al TOmpklnsvllle.

Mr.. Virgil Jonigan, who was SON.
in. law of Judge ]. C. Carter, died at
Tompbinsville Monday of last week.
He was % years old, native of Ten
nessee, an excellent young business
man, popular with all who had the
pleasure of knowing him.. He leaves
wife and one child, about five weeks
old. In testimony of'his high stand
ing, a very large number of friends at.
tended the last sad rites, which oc.
CURED Tuesday following his death.
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Julia Eabank.

German P. oOomer. son of Mr.. and
Nm. Whit Conner. who has been at
rebanon for sometime, believing that
he has been called to preach, has en-.
tered the ministry and win now be
sducated for that high calling. He is
well. known in Columbia where he re-
sided with his parents for several
ysa5s
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Matthew Overstreet, W. F. Grant,
Charles Murray, Thos. Patton, Chap.
man Browning, Ben Banks. C. R.
Hutchison make up the Board of su.
psrvisors and it is nov at WORK.
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Mrs. ". ". RlImore Critically III.

Mrs. Wilmore, who is very i'll with
double pneumonia is reported worse.
Her children are all at home with her
and her condition Is very critical.
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Mr.. T. 2. Morrow, State inspector,
was here last week. He carefully ex-
amined the records in all the county
offices, and upon leaving, stated that
he found them all in frst-class condi-
ton, which speaks we'll for our county
officers.
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will be delighted to show you my
line of beautiful Patterns from New
York, designed by Nine Meme and
Nine De Panne. Have the Harding
sport hat and the Rainbow. Also the
Daisy trimmed cOque de roach.
Julia Eubank.
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For rapid healing there is nothing
like Liquid Borozone. 1t mends torn
flesh, heals cuts, burns or sores Sc
quickly no time is lost from work,
Price, SOc, eoc and s1.2o. Sold by
PAUL Drug Co. Adv
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Notices.

All persons Having claims against
the estate of the late John N. Con-
over, will please present the same
properly verified at once.
Lillian Conoyer,
T. A. Holiday, Admr.'s
2O-3s
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Favorable Report.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Lee Walker, who
went to Louisville last week, the lat
ter to consult specialist, got a very
favorable report of her condition.
There will be no operation, and Mr..
and Mrs. Walker will return home in
a few days.
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Mr.. Garnett Graves will deliver
special addresses at the Baptist
church next Sunday. All are cordial
ly invited to attend.
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GRAND JURY.

B. G. Redman, foreman; A. w.
Clark, Tom Russell, W. E. Keltner,
Sam Grant, Roger Page, R. L. Cald-
well, Ed Luttrell, j. F. Reynolds, c.
". Young, J. 81. Moore, A. HUM
PETIT JURY.
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Jerseys for Sale.

1 have eight young Jersey cows for
sale, some of them fresh. They are
beauties. 1 also have six nice heiferl,
will be fresh In short time.
Joe Barbee, Columbia, KY.
2I.3t
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See the Turtle back in Barnyard
braid. Also the Barnyafd sailors with
silk crowns. You win be bOth surpris-
ed and delighted with my styles and
prices.
Julia Eubank.
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Corn, small amount, delivered, $5.cG
per barrel See me for large quantities
A.. B. Corbin.
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For Sale.

Good buggy and harness-almost new.
Also one Standard Oliver Typewriter.
Write or phone,
Albert Bryant, Ozark, KY.
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Circuit court opened Monday, q
large crowd being in town. This
week will be consumed in trying Com
monwealth cases.
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Garlin Weatherford, Jesse f. Bry-
ant, Isaac Hurt, Sam Bsrbee, ]. 81,
Rogers, N. 81 Moss, 81. A. Walker, C.
Gowen, G.. w. Ruberts, Jr., A. Oar
nell, G. B Collins, V. LeftWich, B
L. Roe, Ollie Bault, Jake Bault, Over
Absher, Frank Hadley, Harrison
Stanton, c. R. Mitchum, W. L. Rus
sell, L A. Neat, Mont Conoyer
Cricket f. Barton, U. NJ Order.
RESERVES
C. A. Thomas, T. o Keltner, Luth
or Baily, w. P. Dillingham;, j. W
Hadley, Allie Harmon
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For Sale.

Two Ford touring cars and Ford
Racer. ]. Press Miller,
81 st Columbia, Ky
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For Sale.

1 have five or six good young horses
for sale, privately. Also one gray
Percheon Stallion, 10 years old. Per-
sons needing stock will be given a bar
gain.
Mrs. Lillian a. Conover,
2O2t -- Post.ofice Columbia, KY.
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Singing at White Oak at 2 O'Clock
Sunday Mch 10th.
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fer Sale.

Choice Oats. 80cIa bu. "a
Also three stackssof hay.
1876 James Holiday.
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WANTED. a White Girl. Apply
to Geo. W. Lowe.
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81 ct
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-07
Wiley GEORGE fires THREE
SHOTS AT TONEY MCDONALD in
COURTHOUSE; NOBODY INJURED
Sensational Incident Causes Much CONNECTION
Mcdonald on Landing of Stairway When
First Shot Was Fired and Escapes by Dodg-
ing and Running Down Into Corridor
Trouble Grew Out of Charge Filed by Girl
George Locked Up

that no one was hit by the flying
bullets. Mr.. Mcdonald, it is said,
was standing upon the landing Of
the stairway and Mr.. George was
in the act of descending the first
flight from the court room upstairs.
Eye witnesses to the shooting said
the first shot was fired point blank
at McDonald's head but the latter
saw the maneuver of Mr.. George in
time to dodge the missile and made
a hurried getaway down the second
flight. of the stairs to the corridor
Of the first floor. Just as he land
ed upon the corridor floor the sec
ond shot was fired. The third shot
was fired from the bottom of the
stairway, it is said. The first and
second shots left their marks upon
the plaster Of the walls.
The young George girl was this
morning summoned before the grand
jury to testify in regard to her re-
lation with the accused, but declined
to make statements. The foreman
of the grand jury ordered her taken
before Judge Johnson where she was
admonished by the court to relate
her story to the jurors. The second
time she declined to make state.
Again she was taken before the
judge and the court ordered her to
Jail for contempt of court. Other eff
forts will be made to induce the
young woman to talk. She is now
fifteen years of age, it is said. 1t
is claimed that she was past four
teen at the time of the examining
trial, in July.
The shooting episode created a
furore of excitement and an almost
stampede followed the reports OF
the gun. The court room was al
most filled with people when the
fusillade rang out and there was a
wild scramble, some curious to as
certain what had broken loose and
others seeking place of safety
The lower floor of the court house
was quickly cleared of the groups
of people who were congregated dis
cussing the affairs of the courts
session.
At the hour of going to press the
young woman was yet in Jail, She
will be taken before the grand jury
again when she consents to talk.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-07

Resolutions of Respect, Card Of
Thanks, Obituaries and the like are
charged for at the rate OF five cents
per line. counting five words to the
lfne.
Classified advertisements such as:
For Rent. For Sale. Wanted. ETC..
are charged for at the rate Of ono
cent per word; no advertisement in
serted for less than 25 cents.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-12-07

gin its grind tomorrow morning.
Judge r. E. l.. Johnson is presid-
ing and in lengthy charge to the
grand Jury reviewed tho Importance
of searching investigation of re-
ported criminal or illegal attractions
and to be on the job in returning
bills of indictment, devoting every
energy to the end of rounding UP
violators that they may be brought
to the bar of Justice.
The judge placed especial stress
upon the many violations of the
liquor laws Of the state and nation.
He said that in 1921 law was
enacted by the state legislature
making 1t a penitentiary offense for
a person to have in his possession
q still or any quantity of mash
from which booze is manufactured.
This law, it was pointed out, has
been fully sustained by the state
supreme court. He also directed the
grand jury to search for informa-
ton to the end that indictments
may be returned against individuals
for various other attractions of the
law.
Recent sessions of circuit court in
various counties of the district
have shown that Judge Johnson and
Prosecuting Attorney Shane have
been most effective in the enforce
ment of the law and they are be-
ginning this session with most
excellent record for service. They
have, apparently, been given UNI
usually good support on the part of
the citizens of those communities
and they feel gratified as result
of the good work achieved. Judge
Johnson said he wanted that same
cooperation here, and earnestly
solicited all law-abiding citizens to
join with the court organization at
this term for community cleaning
Of crime. 1t is generally accepted
that the need exists here. He
pointed out that it is the solemn
duty OF the grand jury to work re-
lentessly to the end of rounding up
those who are in need of the ap-
plication of criminal law and not
to treat lightly any of the instances
that may reach the attention of the
members while engaged in their
work.
The grand jury is composed of the
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Fl. SMITH FIREMAN /
SERIOUSLY INJURED

Fort Smith, Dec. 6.-Kirby Hamn1,
aged Is, switchboard operator at
Fire Station No. 1, lost his left
hand and right eye yesterday morn
ing when a shotgun on which he
was leaning was accidentally dis
charged by his younger brother.
His condition is serious although
unless complications arise it is be-
lievcd he will recover. M
Hamm was at his home on Tow
son avenue and had planned to go
hunting. He was, leaning on the
gun while getting drink of water
and his younger brother came up
and discharged the gun. The load
tore off the hand and several shot
entered the face and eyeball. The
hand was amputated just bove the
wrist.