Taken from The Adair County news, Columbia, Kentucky
January 18, 1898 Edition
Typed as published and submitted
By Laura frost wright

CUSTODIANS

A list of Representatives Men who will manage Green County
Short Biographies gotten up by our regular correspondent

The following persons will be custodians of green county affairs for the
next four years.

D.T. TOWLES

Judge TOWLES is in his seventies, and has taken part in two wars. The
war with Mexico and the civil war. He has served as clerk of the Green
County Court, Judge of the Green County court, and was Master
Commissioner of the Green Circuit Court for the last five years. He was
elected by a safe majority at the last election for County Court Judge
over a very popular nominee for the republican party.

W.G. HOWELL

Mr. HOWELL was reared on a farm in a section of our county known as
Brush Creek, and began life about fifty years ago. He has served our
county in the capacity of County Court Judge for four years, and has
been a praticing lawyer for 12 years. More votes were counted for him on
the 2nd of November than for any other man on either ticket. He is an
original free silverite.

E. M. BLAKEMAN

Mr. BLAKEMAN is a farmer"s boy, and soon worked himself to the front as
a school teacher. He has been a lover of polotics since childhood, and
was Democratic committeeman from his voting precinct when at the age of
twenty-one. He was elected Clerk of the Green Circuit Court in 1892 on a
fusion ticket, and was re-elected in 1897 on the Democratic ticket with
a majority of 167.

PERRY F. MARSHALL

PERRY F. MARSHALL is one of those unfortunate hard working honest men,
who never thinks of politics only to perform his duty to his party.
Unconsciously he has planted himself in the hearts of his neighbors and
friends without a dream of political reward. Such a man can win over the
strongest opponent. Mr. MARSHALL has lost two houses by fire, and now
has an elegant little home in the western portion of this city. He is a
good business man and will make a good county clerk.

B.K. PULLIAM

Mr. PULLIAM is a teacher of standing and character, and has been taking
an interest in polotics for some years. The hand of affliction rested
heavily upon him a few years ago, and he is now traveling on terra firma
with two crutches. Last summer all eyes turned to him as the Democratic
candidate for the position to which he was elected. After a thorough
canvass of the county, although a strong man against him, he won with
over two hundred to spare. He is qualified and will make a good school
superintendent.

G.B. SCOTT

Mr. SCOTT is a farmer on Brush Creek. He is a hustler in the field and
will make a pleasant assessor.

T.S. COFFEY

Mr. COFFEY was a blacksmith by trade intil he turned his attention
toward the jail in 1893. He was re-elected in "97" Although Mr. COFFEY
was on a losing ticket his personal popularity won the election for him
byover one hundred.

GEORGE CLARK is our new surveyor, while Dr. CARTER will hold inquests
over the dead.

FISCAL COURT

J.M. MITCHELL was re-elected in his district. Mr. MITCHELL is a life
long Democrat and wins easily in his district.

J.J. COATS was elected in the greensburg District without Democratic
opposition.

J.J. RUSSELL was elected in the district composed of brentwood and
Donansburg. Mr. RUSSELL has never been an officer but he is a good
business man and we beleive the county"s welfare is safe in his hands.

AYLETT GRAHAM was elected in the Brush Creek district. Mr. GRAHAM has
served his people before in this capacity.


JOE SIMMS ARRESTED
Charged with causing Miss BUCKLEY"S death by giving her poison.
All Glasgow and Barren County stirred up over the sensation.

Last Wednesday"s Courier-Journal contained the following special from
Glasgow.

The arrest today of ex-Constable JOE SIMMS charged with the murder of
Miss FANNIE BELL BUCKLEY, his sweetheart, Sunday night, created a big
sensation in the eastern part of this county today. It was at first
thought that Miss BUCKLEY had committed suicide because of a
disappointment in love, but when her brother, J.W. BUCKLEY, came to town
this morning and swore out a warrant against, JOE SIMMS, charging him
with the willful murder of Miss BUCKLEY, the affair developed into a big
sensation and has been the chief topic of conversation on the streets
here today. The brother of the dead girl said this morning that his
sisters death was caused by strychnine, which had been given to her by
SIMMS in order to produce an abortion, and that the proof against him
was conclusive.
SIMMS was arrested by Deputy Sheriff GILLENWATERS this morning just
after he had left the burial of Miss BUCKLEY, and was brought here and
lodged in jail. He did not seem to realize the serious nature of the
charge against him, and when asked by the county Judge, if he wished to
employ a lawyer, said he did not need one as there was no absolutely
proof against him. He was romanded to jail without bail, and the
examining trial was set for Thursday. To the Courier-Journal
correspondent SIMMS said he and the girl had been engaged for some time,
and that they had planned on going to Illinois and marry. He said that
when he called on her Sunday night she complained of a dizziness, and
went out on the porch and got a drink of water, offering him some at the
same time. She leaned her head on the mantel and in a few minutes fell
fainting to the floor, screaming and crying in agony. She was
uncouscious when her parents reached the room and died in a few moments.

Another story afloat today is that SIMMS and the girl had agreed to end
their troubles by suicide and that after the girl had taken her dose
SIMMS backed out and declined to do so. All sorts of stories are afloat
in the section where the tragedy occurred.

CUSTODIANS

A list of Representatives Men who will manage Green County
Short Biographies gotten up by our regular correspondent

The following persons will be custodians of green county affairs for the
next four years.

D.T. TOWLES

Judge TOWLES is in his seventies, and has taken part in two wars. The
war with Mexico and the civil war. He has served as clerk of the Green
County Court, Judge of the Green County court, and was Master
Commissioner of the Green Circuit Court for the last five years. He was
elected by a safe majority at the last election for County Court Judge
over a very popular nominee for the republican party.

W.G. HOWELL

Mr. HOWELL was reared on a farm in a section of our county known as
Brush Creek, and began life about fifty years ago. He has served our
county in the capacity of County Court Judge for four years, and has
been a praticing lawyer for 12 years. More votes were counted for him on
the 2nd of November than for any other man on either ticket. He is an
original free silverite.

E. M. BLAKEMAN

Mr. BLAKEMAN is a farmer"s boy, and soon worked himself to the front as
a school teacher. He has been a lover of polotics since childhood, and
was Democratic committeeman from his voting precinct when at the age of
twenty-one. He was elected Clerk of the Green Circuit Court in 1892 on a
fusion ticket, and was re-elected in 1897 on the Democratic ticket with
a majority of 167.

PERRY F. MARSHALL

PERRY F. MARSHALL is one of those unfortunate hard working honest men,
who never thinks of politics only to perform his duty to his party.
Unconsciously he has planted himself in the hearts of his neighbors and
friends without a dream of political reward. Such a man can win over the
strongest opponent. Mr. MARSHALL has lost two houses by fire, and now
has an elegant little home in the western portion of this city. He is a
good business man and will make a good county clerk.

B.K. PULLIAM

Mr. PULLIAM is a teacher of standing and character, and has been taking
an interest in polotics for some years. The hand of affliction rested
heavily upon him a few years ago, and he is now traveling on terra firma
with two crutches. Last summer all eyes turned to him as the Democratic
candidate for the position to which he was elected. After a thorough
canvass of the county, although a strong man against him, he won with
over two hundred to spare. He is qualified and will make a good school
superintendent.

G.B. SCOTT

Mr. SCOTT is a farmer on Brush Creek. He is a hustler in the field and
will make a pleasant assessor.

T.S. COFFEY

Mr. COFFEY was a blacksmith by trade intil he turned his attention
toward the jail in 1893. He was re-elected in "97" Although Mr. COFFEY
was on a losing ticket his personal popularity won the election for him
byover one hundred.

GEORGE CLARK is our new surveyor, while Dr. CARTER will hold inquests
over the dead.

FISCAL COURT

J.M. MITCHELL was re-elected in his district. Mr. MITCHELL is a life
long Democrat and wins easily in his district.

J.J. COATS was elected in the greensburg District without Democratic
opposition.

J.J. RUSSELL was elected in the district composed of brentwood and
Donansburg. Mr. RUSSELL has never been an officer but he is a good
business man and we beleive the county"s welfare is safe in his hands.

AYLETT GRAHAM was elected in the Brush Creek district. Mr. GRAHAM has
served his people before in this capacity.

GOOD OFFICIALS

In our first issue in January short biographical sketches were given of
all the newly elected county officers. The district officers were not
named, and we deem it not out of place to say a few words concerning
Judge W.W. JONES and Commonwealth"s Attorney N.H.W.AARON in this issue.
JUDGE JONES was reared in Casey county, but at an early manhood came to
Columbia to enter school. During the school year he became so much in
love with the old town he decided to remain here, and at once began the
study of law. As a lawyer he was a success. He continued in the practice
until the State was gerrymandered about six years ago, when he entered
the race for the Republican nomination for Circuit Judge of the 29th
district of kentucky. He received the nomination and was elected, and
has made an able and impartial judge. In token of their appreciation the
voters of the district last fall re-elected him without opposition.

N.H. W. AARON , who has been county attorney of Russell County for the
past seven years, will "ride the circuit" with Judge JONES and represent
the Commonwealth in all her prosecutions against the evildoers. Mr.
AARON was a terror to the lawbreakers of Russell, and we predict that he
will lend a helping hand in putting down all kinds of lawlessness in the
29th Judicial District during the next six years.

CIRCUIT COURT

Judge JONES, in a Masterly effort, charges the grand jury
Both Juries composed of impartial and fearless men. Who will do their
duty.

The Adair Circuit Court convened Monday morning at 9 o"clock with His
Honor, W.W. JONES, on the bench.
Judge JONES occupied two hours in instructing the jury. He took up each
offence separtely and did his best to impress upon the jurors the
importance of indicting all offenders. He dwelt at length upon the
illegal sale of whiskey, urging the jury to indict every man who is
engaged in the traffic unlawfully. He also devoted some time to the
buying and selling votes, and was espicially anxious that parties who
have engaged in such business be investigated.

GRAND JURY
The following grand jury, who are all honest, consciencious gentlemen
were empaneled by the court.
J.J. BRIGGS, foreman, S.E. ALLEN, ALFRED MURRELL, E. W. REED, J.W.
TOWNSEND, W.G. ROY, ALVIN G. THOMAS, SOLOMON McFARLAND, W. J. EDRINGTON,
J. G. SUBLETT, S.D. CRENSHAW and T.T. TUPMAN

PETIT JURY

The following twenty-four honest gentlemen will weigh the evidence and
render to the litigants their just dues during the present term of
court.
D.K. PELLY, W.A. GARNETT, T. F. GOWEN, F.W. MILLER, J.B. JONES, J.N.
CONOVER, P.S. MONROE, J.F. REYNOLDS, C.W. ACREE, HOWARD WEBB, I.T.
FARRIS, G. B. BREEDING, GEO. ROSENBAUM, J.D. CALDWELL, A.G. TODD, W.H.
CONOVER, LEWIS WILKERSON, G.W. DILLON, A.W. ROWE, WAITSVILLE PERRYMAN,
J.L. JOHNSON, H.E. HARMON, WM. BUTLER, G.W. RUBARTS.
The first day's docket was composed of old cases, which are continued
from year to year. The first case on the docket each year is the
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. ROSE DOHONEY, who is charged with murdering
HARRY WEBB, more than twenty years again what is known as "HARRY WEBB
HOLLOW" between where Hon. J.F. MONTGOMERY and Dr. J.H. GRADY now live.
The criminal docket is larger than usual, there being some 50 or 60
gentlemen charged with the offense of catching fish unlawfully. There is
only one indictment for murder to come up for trial, that of JO HENRY
BURRIS for killing JAKE DOHONEY in the "Big Windy" neighborhood last
summer. It will probaly be called about Thursday.

FIRST DAY OF COURT

Monday was the beginning of Circuit Court and a large crowd was in town.
Things were lively on Jockey Street---that is they were made so by the
free use of spur. Quite a number of 7 year olds changed hands, the boot
ranging from a dime to a dollar. The fact is, much money is made on
Jockey.
A large crowd pressed around the window of the clerk"s office to invest
in goods that were being sold by J.N. CONOVER, the goods were sold and
the crowd was happy.
Some mules were put on the block, but how they got off we do not know,
but high or low it was not the fault of the auctioneer.
The largest crowd was on the north side of the public square, attracted
there and held by the power of the long-haired patent medicine man who
was dealing out the drugs to heal the sick and to make the old young.
Adair county was well drugged.
On the south side of the square was the patent wrench man-he was showing
the general utility of his patent and the result is that many orders
were taken for The Johnston Combination Tools. This is the most complete
article ever offered the people. It is a small but simple combination of
16 tools in one and is worth to any farmer five times what it costs him.
Trade with all merchants was fairly good.

A terrible tornado struck Fort Smith, Arkansas, on the night of the
12th. Forty-two persons were killed, and many injured and a great deal
of property was destroyed. Fort Smith is the home of our friends, J.F.
and H.C. READ, and we are glad to note that their names were not among
the dead and wounded.

Col. TOM NEAT, who wants to be Deputy Surveyor of the Port of
louisville, is in Washington pushing his claims.

RUSSELL'S CREEK

Miss VIOLA ROYSE is visiting the family of SCOTT TODD.
J.T. TODD bought of JOHN and SOL McFARLAND a nice bunch of hogs
recently. Price $2.60 per hundred.
Mr. BURDETT, of marion county has bought of JOHN MURRAY one span of
mules, 16 hands high, for $185.00 He also bought of R. F. PAULL one mule
for $90.
Mr. BRADSHAW, of Illinois, was in our midst last week looking after
cattle.
BUD WILSON, who for the past two years has had charge of DeHoney"s mill,
has moved to town.
Col. H.A. TODD has been on the sick list for the past few days.
We understand that MASON McCAFFREE will soon move to Columbia.
Miss TILLIE TRABUE had a very fine colt to get its leg broken a few days
since.
The cyclone of last week done much damage to farmers in this vicinity.
Your scribe had the pleasure of attending a hop at S.E. SQUIRE"S last
week, and I must say that it was one of the most pleasant that I ever
enjoyed.

GRADYVILLE

Big Creek is on a high

Born to the wife of JO YATES, on the 2nd. inst a boy--WILLIAM JENNINGS
BRYAN
Mrs. CHAS. YATES has been confined to her room for several days with
fever.
H.C. WALKER and wife are visiting their relatives in the community of
Petis Fork this week.
J. CAGER and J.B. YATES, who have been with us for the last few days,
left this morning for Tennessee to sell cheap hats.
JACK THOMPSON, SAM NAHM, ED ATKINS, and CHAS. HYMAN were the guests of
the Wilmore house this week.
W.L. WALKER and wife, of Columbia, were visiting in our town several
days last week. The old folks are good company and we are always glad to
have them with us.
POKE MITCHELL and wife, of Edmonton, were visiting relatives in this
community last week.
GEO. ATKINS was here last Monday looking well and hearty. We understand
that he is thinking of going into the blacksmith business at Glenwood at
an early date.

GEO. H. NELL, of this place, who has no regular occupation, made the
announcement a few days since to the little boys under six years old
that he would pay 5 cents a piece for all the snakes that he could get.
The next day after the announcement was made a five-year-old son of
ALBERT HARPER came into Wilmore & Moss store and enquired for Mr. NELL,
stating that he had some snakes for him and that he wanted his money
according to contract.

J.M. KELTNER and wife, of Sulpher Spring, Tex; who have been visiting in
this community for the last two weeks, left for their home Monday. Miss
MYRTIE, their sister, accompanied them. She will enter school at Sulpher
Spring. We all, and especially JIMMIE, will regret to very much to give
her up.

Grady & Caldwell, our blacksmith"s, told your reporter that they nailed
on over four thousand new horse shoes during the year 1897. They had not
kept any account of the old shoes. Joppa you will have to come again.

The school at this place, under the supervision of Miss MYRTIE STAPLES
and Mrs. MARY D. CARTER, is progressing nicely, and the school is daily
increasing in pupils and interest.

SHILO

With the exception of a case or two of fever and some whooping cough,
the health of this community is very good.
The farmers of this section have done but little toward the "98 crop on
account of the insessant rains.
T.B. JEFFRIES has on his farm more air line fencing than any other man
in this section.
The church at this place is getting along nicely just now. We have a
good Sunday-school and Brother WILLIAMS to preach for us this year.
About the Montgomery and Cumbest machinery deal spoken of last week, Mr.
BRYANT says he wants to put in a branch railroad from this section
connecting with Cincinnati in order that the boys could get cheap rates
on their goods.

RAIN FALL

The Sunday-school at White Oak church is an evergreen school.
WM. S. HURT has moved into his new house, and his wife is happy.
ROBERT CABBELL and wife were welcomed by Mrs. CABBELL"S parents after
their return from Tennessee last Sunday.

W.E. STAPP made a trip to Point Burnsides last week with lumber.
"Aunt " BETSY BLAIR, who is 94 years old, is very feeble.

Russell Creek was on a high last Saturday.

PELLYTON

Misses NONA BURTON and PEARL LEMMON were visiting Miss CORA SWIGGERT
last Sunday.
Miss MAY HIESTON returned home last week from a visit to this place.
J.H. PELLEY bought of T.J. BAULDOOK a nice horse for $40.
Owing to the high water N.T. JONES did not make his regular call on Miss
ETHEL BREEDING.
CHARLIE PAYNE, of Linnie, is here on business.
J.M. SWIGGERT is talking of selling his property at this place and going
to Cumberland river.
ROBT.YOUNG, of Watson, was here last week.
Miss PEARL NEAT, of Neatsburg, came here last Monday to attend school.
J.P. COFFEY, N.T. JONES and MILTON WORKMAN made a call on some young
ladies, near this place a few nights ago and when they got inside the
gate were met by some vicious dogs. They mounted their horses and rode
away very well satisfied to only have their overcoats torn.

KNIFLEY

Miss MARY SMYTHE visited her home last Friday.
WM. HODKINS, of Casey"s Creek, is here at work on J.W. HENDRICKSON"S
store house.
JOHN HARDESTY, of Newmarket, was visiting relatives here last week.
Eld. WYATT MONTGOMERY, who is teaching school here preached a series of
sermons last week. WYATT is a young man of promise, and as this was his
first venture in the pulpit he was highley complimented.
MURRAH & BOWEN, of Elkhorn were here this week selecting a site for a
flour and saw mill that they expect to erect soon. We welcome them and
hope they will prosper in the enterprise.
Rumor has it that Knofley is to have a planing mill, under the
management of JAMES PENDLETON.
Born to the wife of JOHN CHRISTIE a boy. Another Bryanite added to the
innumerable list on the right side of the fence.
Mrs. BETTIE KNIFLEY, who has been sick for some time, is better at this
writing.
W.T. MEADER, of Campbellsville, was here last week in the interest of J.
ZINSMEISTER & Bro. BILL IKE always does a hustling business and is a
popular man here.
Knifley needs some one to give lessons on the guitar as there are
several here who wish to be instructed in that instrument.

BURKSVILLE

J.C. STRANGE, who has been a comnositor in the Spectator office for the
past year, has returned home. CARL has not yet determined what business
he will engage in, but says he has several propositions, one of which he
will except. He was well pleased with Columbia--there being no
disagreement between him and the proprietor of the Spectator. It was by
mutual consent that his connections with the office was severed.

JOHN STRANGE, of this city, who has been on the force at Eddyville for
the past year, was a few days ago promoted. He is now Captain of the
Guards, and is making a dilligent officer.

Eld. LAWRENCE WILLIAMS, of Adair  county, is now pastor of the Christian
church, in this city. Bro. WILLIAMS was educated at lexington and has
been preaching several years. He is an excellent Christian gentleman,
and our people are well pleased with him.

There is a fine boat tide, and steamers from Nashville are making
regular trips to Burnsides.

There are a great many logs lying upon the river banks and in small
tributaries, and as soon as a freshet comes they will be carried to
nashville.

Dr. J.A. DIXON, Cashier of the bank of Cumberland, has not yet made up
his mind to become a candidate for Congress of the Third District. He is
a staunch Democrat, and should enter the contest, he would have a strong
following.

The roads are fearfully bad, consequently our mails are late every
evening.
The farmers are burning plant beds and will set a large acreage in
tobacco the coming season.

BREEDINGS

Plenty of rain.
Our farmers are anxious for fair weather in order that they may commence
their farm work.
The people of this vicinity generally are enjoying good health.
The next quarterly meeting of Breeding circuit will be held here in the
new memorial church recently dedicated, next saturday and sunday.

The spring session of breedings" Academy opened last Monday with 35
pupils expected next week. All persons interested in education, and
especially those preparing to teach in the common schools, will do well
to confer with the principal, C.POLK DILLION, before entering elsewhere.

They say that Dr. SIMPSON has bought property at Breeding. The people
dont want to give the Doctor up, and possibly the Doctor dont want to
give the people up.

TOM DILLION, representing the firm of Stratton & Terstegge, Louisville,
is just in from an extensive trip, and says that he has been making
stoves, tin buckets and hardware "rattle".

G.W. DILLION, JOHN SIMPSON, BOB BREEDING, GEORGE. B. BREEDING and others
attend circuit court in Columbia Monday.

LOCAL NEWS

Russell"s creek was "on a high" last Saturday.
The horse jockies were here in great force Monday.
Boats make regular trips from Nashville to Burnsides.

Miss LULA ALLEN will teach at J.J. HUNTERS this winter.

Rev. E.W. BARNETT commenced a series of meetings at Gradyville Monday.

LINK LESTER, the colored barber, was married to MARIETTA HARDIN last
Monday night.

Born, to the wife of J.R. SAMPSON, of Middlesboro, Wdnesday, January 12,
1898, a son.

A son of Mr. PARKER NAYLOR, a former citizen of this county , died at
Moody, Texas, a few days ago.

Misses MARY and JULIA SMITH entertained a few of their friends at
Crokonole last Wednesday evening.

On account of high waters the mails from Jamestown and Creelsboro failed
to reach Columbia Saturday night.

The wife of SQUIRE HUNDLEY, who was born and reared near Elroy, this
county, died at Moody Texas on the 30th of last month.

LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. JO KEMP an estibable lady who resided near Gradyville, died of
consumption yesterday morning. She was about 48 years old.

Mr. HOWARD MURRELL brought to this office a well developed ear of corn
with 3 other small ears connected with it. In otherwords it is 3 to 1
and all good corn. Adair county dirt is all right.

A party of young people impromptuly assembled at the residence of Mrs.
R.L. HATCHER Monday evening and pleasantly whiled away several hours in
innocent amusement.

G.W. TOWLES, of Greensburg, is attending the Adair, Circuit Court.
Meeting him upon the street we asked: "How is the race for the Appellate
Judge in your county?" "Every body is for Judge GARNETT" was the
response.

It is said that the  bridge across Russell"s creek has not been
inspected for several years, and that many of the taps are loose. The
president of the pike company ought to look after this matter.

The wife of SQUIRE HUNDLEY , who was born and reared near Elroy this
county, died at Moody, Texas on the 30th of last month.

Judge JUNIUS HANCOCK has removed his office to the old hotel building
and is occupying the first room to the left at the top of the stairway.

W.D. JONES, Adair"s Superintendent requests us to state that he has
received all the money due the common school teachers of this county and
that he is ready to pay out.

S.W. and JO RICE, formerly citizens of Adair county, who were in the
mercantile business at Moody Texas were burned out about ten days ago.

A protracted meeting will commence at the baptist church, in this city,
the second Sunday in February. The pastor is in correspondence with rev.
R.C. HUBBARD, of Cynthiana, Ky who will likely assist him in the
meeting.

"Uncle" BOB ALLEN was in town Monday with his Chautauqua Roller organ.
he called and favored this office with several selections, but the tune
that reminded us of the days of "Auld Lang Sind" was " Don"t be angry
with me darling".

H.P. WILLIS exhibited at this office last Monday, a watermelon that
would weigh about 15 pounds. It was ripe and in a fine state of
preservation, and will keep until spring. It is the second growth from
1897 seed.

DACOTAH RAY, a patent medicine vender, scooped in a number of hard
earned dollars from the farmers last Monday. He wears long hair and is a
ventriloquist. He had punch and Judy along and after giving an
exhibition, he proceeded to rob the people. It is passing strange that
some folks will never learn that these street fakirs are swindlers and
that the stuff they palm off on the people has no curative powers
whatever. Hickory bark will cure your ailments just as quick as the so
called medicine they sell.

Mr. HENRY LOGAN , who was a well known citizen of Adair county, died at
his late residence, three miles from Columbia last Sunday morning. He
was about 73 years old, and was confined to his bed for several weeks.
he leaves a large family, all grown.

N.H.W. AARON, the newly elected Commonwealth"s Attorney, is here looking
after the interest of the State in prosecuting offenders. Mr. AARON is a
good lawyer, a high gentleman, and will fearlessly prosecute those who
persist in violating the laws of the county.

All persons having claims against the estate of OLEVIA S. BUTLER or
ELIZA J. SMITH are requested to present the same properly proven at the
office of J.F. MONTGOMERY at Columbia, Ky, on or before the 1st day of
february, 1898.--J.W. SWEENEY, Adm'r

Mr. GOODEN, of Lebanon, was here last week for the purpose of
contracting with Judge W.W. JONES, MONT CRAVENS and others to make the
brick and put them in the walls of the new buildings that are to be
erected on the public square. A proposition was submitted which has not
yet been accepted. It will cost a great deal of money to erect the
contemplated buildings, hence the ones who are directly interested want
the lowest figures possible.

Commander JOHN C. BRAIN delivered his celebrated (?) lecture. "The Sea
Yarn " to a small audience last Monday night at the court house. It was
a historical narrativ, recounting his own experience of narrow escapes
and daring deeds while commanding a war vessel during the late war. The
narrative demonstrated that the speaker is well versed in war history
and those who were entertained (?) with his recital speak of it in
commendable terms.

There was a enthusiastic temperance mass meeting at the court house
Monday afternoon. Quite a number of ladies were present, and speeches
were made by Judge W.W. JONES, Gov. J.R. HINDMAN, Mr. M.E. WILMORE and
Judge JUNIUS HANCOCK. The meeting was called by the Women"s Christian
Temperance Union, who are using their utmost endeavors to stop the
illegal sale of whiskey in this community.

Rev. S. J. THOMPSON, assisted by Rev. A.L. MELL is conducting an
interesting meeting at the Methodist Church at Cane Valley. Large
congregations are in attendence and it is said that a number of
professions have been made. This Church was dedicated by Rev. MELL and
at the time the dedicatory sermon was delivered the speaker announced
that he would return every three years and hold a series of meetings,
and so far he has kept his promise.

TOM CARTER, son of Mrs. MARY CARTER, of Gradyville, this county, who is
in the Agricultural and Mechanical departments in an institution of
learning at College Station Texas, will graduate this year. He is an
excellent young man, and is determined to make a mark for usefulness in
the world. The President of the College, Gov. ROSS, in which young
CARTER is a student, died a few days since, and the subject of the
notice had the honor of being one of the cadets appointed to accompany
the remains to their last resting place in Waco.

PERSONAL

JOHN F. NEAT was in town Monday.
Prof. N. W. MILLER was in Campbellsville Monday.
W.R. LYON, Campbellsville, was in town, Monday.
JOHN EUBANK has been quite sick for the past week.
ELMORE STRANGE, of Burksville was in town Monday.
C.R. CABELL, of Camp Knox, was in this city Monday.
W.E. MORGAN, of Albany Landing was here Monday.
LOUIS CABELL, of Haskinsville was in this city Monday.
GEO. R. MILLER was here taking orders last Saturday.
Mrs. J,M. FRAZURE left for Clinton Mo. last Thursday.
HENRY MILLER returned from Middlesboro last Wednesday.
G.W. DILLON, of Elroy, is spending a few days in Columbia.
JAS. GARNETT, Jr. was in Frankfort last week on legal business.
Dr. C.B. MOORE, of taylor county was upon our streets Monday.
Mrs. JO RUSSELL, Louisville, is visiting her son, Dr. C.M. RUSSELL.
BRACK MASSIE, who lives near campbellsville, was in town Monday.
Miss HATTIE MURRELL, Campbellsville, is visiting relatives in Columbia.
P.H. BRIDGEWATERS, of cane valley was in town Monday attending court.
JOHN D. SHARP, of Amandaville, was in attendance on the first day of
court.
J.M. KELTNER, of Sulpher Springs, Tex. is visiting his father, J.W.
KELTNER
ED GRISSOM, of Syracuse, Kansas, has been visiting the family of Dr. W.
R. GRISSOM.
Miss ELLIE BRADSHAW returned from a visit to Lebanon and Springfield
Saturday night.
N.W. MILLER will leave for Hodgensville next Saturday in the interest of
the Johnston Combination Tools.
Miss SALLIE MILLER, of Crocus, who has been visiting in Evansville,
Indiana, and Louisville for several weeks, returned to Columbia last
wednesday.
R.L. MURRELL and PORTER STRANGE of texas, who have been visiting here
for several weeks, started on their homeward trip yesterday morning.
J.M. LOGAN who was called to this county on account of the sickness of
his father returned home to Illinois this morning. Mr. LOGAN called and
subscribed for the News.

CANE VALLEY

J.T. PHILLIPS, of Bardstown, visited his sister, Mrs. A.R. FEESE,
several days last week.
Mrs. J.P. DOHONEY is confined to her bed again.
Dr. N.M. HANCOCK and J.P. DOHONEY left last Monday for millspring, Ala,
with a carload of fine mules.
On last Tuesday evening Mr. WAYNE H. CAFFEY, of Colburg, was married to
Miss KATE WATKINS, of this place.

End of January 19, 1898
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