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i -1 I rti I Staff YOLUMF XVI COLUMBIA, ADAIR COUNTY, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY MARCH 19, 1913. NUMBER 20 LOSE THEIR HOME. Birthday Dinner COMMISSIONER'S SALE. An Enjoyable Affair. iiumti Wetol WW Mr.

and Mrs. H. Y. Denver Made Homeless by the Cyclone Which Struck the Southern States. A NARROW ESCAPE FOR LIFE.

Last Thursday a terific cyclone swept parts of Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, killing a number of persons and the damage to property running into millions. At Lexington. the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.

V. Denver was demol ished. Mrs. Denver was Miss Nina Marcum. dausrhter of Mrs.

M. E. Mar- cum, this place, and she and ber mother-in-law barely escaped with their lives. The storm struck Lexington about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Denver being at his store down town, his mother and wife being the only persons at home.

They saw the storm coming and escaped from the building just in time to keep from being killed, but were frightened beyond description. The fear and anxiety of the husband and son were horrible as he could not reach the scene until the storm had calmed. Besides the Denver home there were fifty-six other residences destroyed in the town. Mrs. Denver writes her mother that she is thankful that their lives were saved; that they have not yet formulated plans, but that they would probably move into a flat for the present.

Their dwelling was new completed last year and it was a cozy home. sympathy is felt here. Dallas Texas Lady Dies. Mrs. Elizabeth E.

Wheat, aged SO years, widow of the late C. M. Wheat, died yesterday at her home, 622 North Carroll Avenue. The funeral, which will be private, will be from the residence to Oakland Cemetery, at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Mrs.

Wheat was born at Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky, October 19, 1834 She came to Texas with her husband forty years ago and located in Dallas, where she resided continuously until her death. She is survived by four sons Cornet, Harry, Frank andRue Wheat of Dallas, and two daughters, Mrs. 0. W. Williams of Fort Stockton, Texas, and Mrs.

E. R. Holland, of San Antonio. A Dallas, Texas paper contained the above item, the death mentioned having occurred recently. Mrs.

Wheat was a daughter of Judge Eli Wheat who for many years of bis life was a prominent citizen of Columbia, and at one time was County Judge. Land Sale. On Wednesday, April Si, 1913, at or about 1 o'clock p. at the late residence of S. W.

Petty, deceased, on Crocus creek, in Adair county, we will sell to the highest and best bidder, on a credit of six months, the farm owned by S. W. Petty at his death, consisting of about 160 acres. The purchaser will be required to give bond with feood security for the purchase price, bearing interest from date until paid, and a lien retained upon the land to secure its paj ment. Possession will be given as seon as bids are accepted, and a dead ecuted, when the purchase price is paid John A Pulliam Committee for and -J Heirs of A Petty S.

Petty, deed 20-2t Father of Seventy-Five Children. London Barger, a noted colored man, who was born and reared i this count, is remembered by many of our old citizens. One of his sons, Ed, who was raised by the Williams family, Mont pel ier. and who goes by the name of Williams, was in Columbia a few days ago, his presence 'recalling some of his father's history, who was said to be the father of seventy-five children, nearly all of them born in the days of slavey. Ed told a gentleman, of Columbia, some time ago that he was the youngest of the children.

He further stated that it could be established beyond a doubt that his paternal parent was the father of seven-ty-fiv, children, and that many, of them were yet living. 'Uncle" Jack Sanders has lost his -dog. He is over the average size and has white and black spots, his head almost black. He will pay for information that will 16ad to his reco very. Address J.

n. Sanders, Carapbells-ville, Ky. Get your Pianos and Organs tuned when Prof. Hicks comes back ro.m the Smith. He is now tuninir his wav 19-2t On Thursday the 13th day of March, 1913, in honor of the 73rd birthday of Mrs.

Eliza An Hurt quite a number of her friends and relatives both young and old gathered at her fcome with well filled baskets of the best things to eat, and was almost in the act of spreading them upon the table before she was aware of what was on hands, she laughed and was very much confused for a little time, after which she spent a very happy day. There were present and partook of the bountiful dinner Mr. and Mr. Geo. J.

Hurt, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hurt, Art Hurt, Mr.

and Mrs. Jo Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs P. M. Bryant, Mrs.

James Goodin, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coffey, Miss Patsy Montgomery and Rev, Luther Young and a lot of happy children. Vara, Sophia and Margrete Hurt, Edith and Ethel Montgomery, Sarah, Mary and Cora Goodin, Mary Lizzie Bascumand Willie Coffey. In the after neon a lot of good friendly chats was indulged in for some time and a number of good song, and short religious talks by Bros.

Bryant and Young also prayer and a scripture lesson was read. Then they all took leave for their respective homes expressing their wishes that Mrs. Hurt would witness many more happy birthdays'. A Friend. A Card.

To the people of Adair County: I am informed that in some sections of the county there is an impression or report that lam in favor of the county issuing Bonds to make roads. I don't know whether this originated in some ones imagination or whether it is beiugintentionally done to create a prejudice againt me. Let this be as ifc may it isentirely without foundation. Should this question come before the people I would vote against it. Adair county is practically out of debt, her citizens are in a prosperous condition.

Should a majority of the people decide at any time that it would be to the best interest of the county to make an expenditure of money for any public purpose the county would be able to do this without issuing bonds or borrowing money and having to pay out yearly a large sum for interest. So far as I know or have heard there is no probability that any effort will be made to bring the question of bonds before the people for a vote. If my friends throughout the county, will so far as they are able, see that I am not misrepresented in this matter, I will appreciate it. Very respectfully, N. M.

Hancock, Cane Valley, Ky. Notice to StocRmen. As it's a little early for advertising stock, I will say to the farmers and stock raisers that I have a ffrst-class Jack. He is a Coal Black, 15 hands high, 5 years old, and has proven him self to be a Number One Breeder, and very sure, and also the Famous Duke of Adair. Duke that needs no advertising, as the county is full of his colts from sucklings to 3 year olds that you can see for yourselves.

V. M. Epperson, Montpelier, Ky. Sew Sew Circle. Mrs.

S. F. White was hostess at the regular meeting of the Sew Sew circle last week, and she entertained on the board verandas of her home with a lovely outdoor view of tall pines and large oaks, ladened with swaying moss In the game of guessing advertise ments, me prize, a uamty oust, cap and apron, went to Mis. E. E.

Coulson. A delightful salad course was served. Besides a large attendance of the members the following invited guests were present: A. F. Wyman, Mrs E.

Coulson, Mrs. Muerheid, Miss Butcher, Mrs. Ostrander, Miss Helen Browne, Mrs. Watters, Misses Fry, and the hostess' house Miss McFarland, of Kentucky dentown Fia. Journal.

guest, Keep a Lookout. Merchants and other business men of Columbia are hereby notified that there are thieves in the land. An effort was made last Friday night to enter Page Taylor's drugstore, but the changing of the lock on the front door, a few days before, failed the would be intruders. Dr. Page's key to the store was stolen the first of the week, but the lock was at once changed, and the thief who got the key evidently visited the store Friday night, as there are evidence where he tried, with a sharp instrument, to prize out the scutching ADAIR CIRCUIT COURT KENTUCKY First National BankColumbia Plff.

1 Vs I N. B. Kelsey Defts. I and I- N. B.

Miller on cross petitionPlff. i Vs I N. B. Kelsey Defts. By virture of a judgment and order of sale of Adair circuit court, rendered at the January term, thereof, 1913, in the above cause, for tbe sum of one hundred and forty dollars with interest from the 13th day of Sept.

1910 and $36.80 costs and two hundreds dollars with the interest at the rate of six per cent, per annum from the 1st day of May 1908, until paid, and 23 and thirty one hundredths dollars costs herein, I shall proceed to offer fr sale at the Court-house door in Columbia Ky to the highest bidder, at public auction, on Monday the 7th day of April 1913, at one o'clock p. or thereabout (being County court) upon a credit of six months the following described property, to-wit four tracts of land lying in Adair county on the waters of Glensfork creek one tract containing 44 acres will be sold to satisfy the debt of the First National Bank of one hundred and forty dollars with interest from Sept. 13th 1910 at six per cent per annum until paid and costs to satisfy the debt of B. Miller of $200 with interest from the 1st day of May 1908 and costs, three tracts will be sold, the first tract contains 119 acres, the second tract contains 51J acres, and the third tract contains 20 acres all fully described by meets and bounds in the judgment and order of sale which is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Adair circuit court in Order Book No 13 page 299, to which reference is made, the defendant may designate the order in which said lands are ofiered if he so desires. Or sufficient thereof to produce the sum of money so ordered to be made.

For the purchase price, the purchaser with approved surety or securities, must execute Bond, bearing legal interest from day of sale until paid, and having the force and effect of a judgment. Bidders will be prepared to comply promptly with these terms. W. A Coffey Master Commissioner. COMMISSIONER'S SALE.

ADAIR CIRCUIT COURT OF KENTUCKY James Garnett Plffs. vs Payne C. R. Dfts. and J- R.

Young, Plff. vs C. R. Payne Dft. By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale of Adair Circuit Court, rendered at the January term thereof, 1913, in the above causes for the sum of four hundred and eighty-eight and one one-hundredths dollars, and 91 and fifteen one hundredths dollars, and the further sum of 698 and ninety-three one hundredths dollars and 46 and Utwenty one hundredths dollars costs herein, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the court-house door in Columbia, Ky to the highest bidder, at public auction, on Monday, the 7th day of April, 1913, at one o'clock p.

or thereabout (being county court) upon a credit of six months, the following described property, to-wit: A certain 40 foot strip of land extending from the turnpike in Columbia, to the Stanford road will first be sold, and proceeds applied to the payment ot said Garnett debt. And then I will sell 8 1 10 acres of land situated in the town of Columbia, and adjoins said 40 foot strip on the North side, both being same lands conveyed to C. Payne by Mary M. Garnett by deed dates September the 11th, 1906, for the payment of the remainder of said Garnett's and spid Youngs debt, but there is reserved from the sale the portions of said uvul conveyed to Jolui Sandusky. Solomon McKinley, S.

Overstreet, S. D. IJaibee, J. Sv Bleeding, J. 11.

Pelley. Charlie Sandusky. Mrs. Pricilla Dohoney, John Parsons, Sam Barbee. and Charles Herriford, Reference is made to the Judgment and order of sale xuj.

uuuiiuanes oi an tracts and portions of same heirs mentioned Or sufficient thereof to produce the sums of money so ordered to be made For the purchase price, the purchaser, with approved surety or securities, mu-t execute bond bearing legal interest from day of sale until paid, and having the force and effect of a judgment Bidders will be prepared to comply promptly with these terms W. A. Coffey, Master Commissioner. Prof J. W.

Hicks, the well-known piano tuner, is in Columbia and will be here several weeks. Address himr Columbia post-office. 20-2t rsorn, to the wife of J. L. McLean, on March 1st, a daughter, Francis E.

Secretly Married. On Saturday night, March 1. 1913, Mr. James H. Hoy and Miss Maggie Bragg, both of Gradyville, were quietly married in Columbia, the ceremony being said by Rev.

O. P. Bush, pastor of the Baptist Church, at his residence. It was the intention of the couple and the witnesses to keep the affair a secret, but it leaked out last Wednesday morning, and in a very short time it was generally known on the streets. The morning after the marriage Mrs.

Hoy went to Louisville where she selected a line of millinery for Jamestown, where she has been engaged to run a store this season. The bride is a young woman, who has the best wishes of her many friends. The groom, as we understand, conducts a drug store at Gradyville. Notice to Trustees. An effort Is being made by State Supt.

Hamlett to get an exact census of the pupil children in every county. In addition to the usual census blanks a census pad must be filled by every parent and this pad tiled in my office. If the exact age of child is not known the parent must decide at the best of his or her knowledge the date uf birth A census of all illiterate children between the ages of ten and twenty must also be made. Trustees read carefully the instructions given on census blanks and be governed accordingly. I will not accept these reports unless they are correct.

Pearl Hindman. Supt. FOR RENT About 9 acres of land. 19-2t. MRS.

J. W. JACKMAN. Mrs. L.

L. Eubank is the agent for the Spirella made to measure Corset, the most comfortable and the most durable that is manufactured. She has sold them by the score and every lady who has worn one speaks of the Spirella in the highest terms. Mrs. Eubank will call at your homes or you can see her at her residence.

Wait and let her explain the advantages of this popular corset. 19-3t. Shooting at Russell Springs. Juluis Gaskins, a well-known stave dealer, of Russell county, was shot at the Kimble Hotel, Russell Springs, last Sunday afternoon by John Payne. The weapon used was an automatic shotgun and the load took effect in the victim's face and breast.

It is said that the wounds are not serious. It is reported here that an old grudge was the cause of the trouble. Dr. C. M.

Russell, of this place, was called to attend the wounded man. Green Circuit Court. Court opened at Greensburg Monday, Judge Thurman on 'he bench. We learn that the docket is fuller than usual, and that several very important cases will be called for trial. Among the number are the two cases against Jo Stroll, a former merchant, charged with embezzlement.

There are also two embezzlement charges against J. S. Mitchell, former cashier of the defunct bank at Summer3ville. II. S.

Caven and fifteen others will also be before the court, charged with confederating together for the purpose of intimidating. Good Farm for Rem. The farm, known as the R. T. Mc Caffiee farm, is for rent.

It is a good one. Apply to Ralph Waggener. Died. Mrs. Henrietta Hancock, a highly re spectedold lady, die 1 in the Green river section last Saturday night.

She was a daughter of Col. John Tupman. who died many years ago The funeral and interment took place last Sunday, a large circle of relatives and friends be ing present. The County Judge of Green County has failed to get any one to collect the railroad debt. It is bad policy to disobey the mandates of a court.

Something will be doing after awhile. Wanted, 0,000 Jones store. 20-2t boards at Casey Mr. E. L.

Peese, who was emrjloved in this office two years ago, has returned to tre cases and is doing good service. lie is a first class compositor. x. Bargains at Casey Jones' Store. 20-2t Cassius Breeding sold George Cun-diff, last Thursday, a- span of mules for $300.

Misses Mary Myers and Grace Con-over entertained a number of their young friends at the home of the former, a few evenings ago. Theie were music, games, a contest and refreshments. All present spent the hours delightfully and was sorry when the breaking up time came. Those present were Misses Dora Eubank, Lenora Lowe, Susan Miller, Ruth Ingram, Mary Breeding, Marie Denton, Creel Nell, Kate Gill, Cary Rosenfield, Loret-ta Dunbar and Mrs. Burdette and Aline Richardson.

Messrs. Bryan English, Rex Hol-laday, Tom Patteson, Albia Eubank, Bascom Dohonny, Doc Walker, Ernest Harris, Ward'Denton, Cyrus Williams, Edgar Diddle, Geo. Hancock, Jo Knifley, Edgar Reed and Mr. Burdette, The contest was tne best story writ ten and the prize went to Miss Dora Eubank. For Sale.

Farms in Taylor and adjoining coun ties. Also nice residence property in Campbellsvjlle. See the N. W. Miller Real Estate Agency before buying.

Office in the WoodBldg. 19-tf Campbellsville, Ky. Green River Bridge Soon to be Replaced. It will be remembered that the big freshet, two months ago, washed off the Green River Bridge at Plum Point, and since that time the structure has been in the bottom of the river. Mr.

Babb, of the Champion Bridge Company, arrived last Wednesday, and with a crew of hand3, is now engaged in getting the parts from the river. He thinks it can all be gotten out in six or eight days, if rain does not interfere. Some of the parts will have to be straightened and a few pieces ordered from the factory. We think we are safe in stating that at the end of a few weeks the bridge will be replaced to the great satisfaction of the people in that end of the county. I have accepted the agency for J.R.

Watkins Medical in this county, and will make a home to home canvass You will find these goods at any time at J. F. Patteson's store Colum bia. I will be on the square the first day of every court. These goods need no recommendation as they have been tried by the people of this county and have given perfect satisfaction.

Call at the above named store if you should need any of these goods before I call on you. These goods can also be found at D. M. Moore's, at, Garlm- Uespt. G.

Benny Three to ihe Pen From Liberty. Judge J. C. Carter stopped for dinner in Columbia, last Thursday, on his return from the Liberty circuit court to his home in Tompkinsville While here he informed a News man that he had a busy court at Liberty. Thos Miller, charged with seduction, was given four years in the penitentiary Wm.

Swearinger was given one year and eight months for same offense, and John Wethington, charged with hog stealing, got an indeterminate term from one to five vears. Peafowls Wanted, $1.50 to $2.00 each W. T. Hodgen. Campbellsville, Ky.

All Odd Fellows, in regular standing, are urged to attend Columbia Lodge, No. 230, uext Thursday night There will be work in the initiatory and second degree. All meetings of late have been of special interest and everv member should attend unless prevented by sickness Brethern of sister lodges are extended a cordinl invitation Geo. R. Reed, N.

Mrs S. T. Hughes met with an accident last Saturday afternoon. She was in Columbia and had started home, when she reached the hill, just beyond S. H.

Muchel's place, and in descending it, the bolt which held the shafts, broke and the horse started in a run. The buggv as upset and Mrs. Hughes thrown to the ground. She was con siderably bruised, but not seiioush hurt. Columbia Lodge, No.

96, F. and A. will meet next Friday night Work in first. All Masons in good standing invited. J.

R. Garnett, Master. Have Goff Broa. to break your garden. -20-2t A Very Sick Mai Mr.

John W. Haynes, a fintjid Kentucky gentleman, who lives inRa33eU county, just over the Adair lint about one mile from Montpelier, ha3 oen in a critical condition for several Every body in the neighborhood interested in his condition and riena can daily to offer their assistance, hile he is receiving the best of meojal skill it 13 not thought he can survre but a short time. He has been a us ful man to his community, and sine taken sick he has been greatly missec from the business affairs of the neighborhood. We would be glad to hear of a change in his condition for the better. Will Build a Handsome Residence.

Mr. Walker Bryant, County Court Clerk, purchased four acre3 of land, last Wednesday, from Mrs. Sarah Brad-shaw. It is located on Pea Ridge and adjoins the property of Dr. W.

R. Gris-som, a beautiful site. Consideration, S1.900. Mr. Bryant will erect a handsome residence, a two story structure, modern plan.

He is undecided whether he will build a brick or a frame. He will install water works, and make it one of Columbia's most convenient homes. flow the Vote Stands The following is the standing of the candidates at the Parlor Circle, up to and including last Saturday night: Dora Eubank 9,100 Mary Smith 8,750 Mary Breeding 3,250 Margaret Lovett 3,000 "Sell Tarter 1,000 Mollie Jeffries 700 We have closed our mill in order to put in new machinery; will be closed from 30 to 60 days. We will continue to buy wheat. Richardson Walker.

20-lt Jailers to Get More Fees. One reason assigned for the big scramble on in almost every county for the office of Jailer is that the ''boys" have gotten "wise" to the fact that beginning January 1. 1914. when the new officials assume office, the fees will be increased 50 per cent. Under an act of the Legislature which takes effect the then Jailers will be allowed 75 cents a day for feeding prisoners in their charge instead of 50 cents a day as now allowed.

In many counties this increase will make the Jailers' office the best paying one and account for the numerous candidates. Eugene Weathington, representing The Adair Spoke bought, last Thursday, a bdundary of hickory timber from Mr. J. A. Diddle, estimated to make 500,000 spokes.

This timber will be cut and hauled to the yard in Columbia as quickly as possible. This company now ha3 many thousands of spokes stacked on their yard, and some time in May the machinery will be installed and the manufactory started The banner, a paper that was published at Burkesville, was burned out the first of last week. Insurance on the plant, fcSOO We have not learned whether another plant will be in stalled. Sometime before the fire the outfit was submerged by water, and it required two months to clean the tvne and machinery. Sow to Coilect Account.

Vo rrIla rt-ne iiuica aiiu ciccuimi ana look after claims anywhere in the Uqited States and make no charges unless we collect. May's Collection Agency, Somerset, Next Thursday, an i FrirW K. I opening days at Russell Co's store. Come to town and see the spring attractions. The largest stock that has been in Columbia for several seasons will be on display.

See" dvertiftment on our editorial page Tbe heavy rains, last Thursday night, did considerable damage to land in some portions of the county It is said that the washouts in some locations were greater than for many years. Foxes Wanted. Grey Foxes S2.50, Bed Foxes $5.00 i fiuuKs so.uu to 53.UU each; coons 81.25, and express, bend name of your ex- press office in first letter. W. T.

Hodgen, Box 232 Campbellsville, Ky. S. M. Burdette, of thi3 place, sold five mules to ht week at an "average S106.25 per hc-j. i.