Newspapers; Adair County KY    The Adair County News  03-Nov-1897

Submitted By: Laura Frost Wright   lsllwright@fuse.net
Submission Date: 14-Nov-2001

FAITHLESS LOVER
Miss Mary BURNS, daughter of Edward BURNS, a respected citizen of
Jarrison County, suicided by hanging herself in her father's stable. For
some time there had been a love affair between her and young lover Lonn
TAYLOR, but parental objection had prevented the marriage. These objections
were removed a short time ago and the wedding set for Tuesday. All
preparations had been made and the guests were assembling when word was
received that young TAYLOR had boarded the North-bound train at Cynthiana
and left for parts unknown. The intended bride's grief was very pathetic.
Friends did everything possible to console her but she slipped away on
pretense of wanting to be alone. She went straight to the stable and hanged
herself. For several years Lonn TAYLOR had been paying assiduous attentions
to Miss Burns; once or twice they had planned elopement but in each case
the young lady's sense of the propriety interposed, she believing that her
father would finally give his consent. Mr. BURNS was prevailed upon last
week to aquiesce in the marriage and TAYLOR came to Cynthiana and procured
a license. The date was first set for Saturday, the 23rd, but TAYLOR had the
event postponed until Tuesday. The wedding was set for 10 O'Clock Tuesday
morning. The guests, as is the custom in the country, began to arrive early,
and a good number had assembled by 9 O'Clock. The bride had retired to her
room and with her maids was dressing for the ceremony, beaming with
happiness. Then came the awful blow. A messenger from Cynthiana brought the
news that TAYLOR had fled.

The first issue of the News has been gotten out under difficulties, and
doubtless there are some mistakes in the paper. A part of the outfit was
purchased at Bowling Green, and in shipping to this place a great deal of
the display type was knocked into pieces. The body type is all new having
been purchased in the last two weeks. Next week we will receive a new
Gordon 10 by 15 Jobber and a paper cutter. We also have several orders out
for fancy type and other necessary material and when the office is
completed, the News will be as well equipped as any print shop in Southern       
KY.

MARRIED
MR. Chapman BROWNING and Miss Josie ROWE Join Hearts and Hands. A quiet but
beautiful home wedding took place Thursday afternoon at 3 O'Clock at the
home of the bride's father, Mr. W. B. ROWE, about three miles from Columbia.
At that time , Miss Josie ROWE, the second daughter, was married to Mr.
Chapman BROWNING, the ceremony being performed by Elder Z.T. WILLIAMS of the
Christian Church. (The rest is missing)

CORRESPONDENCE
JAMESTOWN
Mrs. G.F. JONES, who has been confined with serious illness for some time,
is at present no better. Mrs. W.C. ADAMS, one of Jamestown's former fair
maidens, is visiting her mother at this place. Mr. Louis PARMLEY and
daughter of Burksville are visiting the family of S.A. GANN near this place.
Miss Lillian PHILLIPS is here with a stock of millinery goods doing a very
good business in that line, and has succeeded in captivating the heart of
one of Jamestown's prominent young physicians. E.O. STONE and wife of
Monticello are visiting his father and mother at this place. S.A. SIMPSON
and wife of Kimble are visiting the family of Judge A.P. SIMPSON. Hon.
L. EASTHAM and family of Monticello were visiting W.A. EASTHAM during the
past week. Reverend TABOR, the lately appointed circuit rider on this work,
died at the parsonage at Esto on the 28th, of pneumonia. Miss Ethel
PATTERSON is on the sick list. Reverend BASH, a Mormon preacher, died near
this place on the 27th. Mrs. M.M. SCHOOL is numbered with the sick of the
past week. Mr. G. SELF was thrown from a horse this past week and badly hurt,
but is at present able to be up and about his business. L.C. WEBB and wife
were in town Saturday. Miss Helena KIMBLE of Russell Springs will spend the
winter in Washington City with the family of R.J. AUSTIN. Our distinguished
County Attorney N.H.W. AARON has the gratification of knowing that he will
be our next Commonwealth Attorney.

JAMESTOWN KILLING
In a difficulty at Jamestown last Thursday, Merrill TARTER cut William
REDMON's throat from ear to ear. He died instantly. REDMON was formerly a
citizen of Adair County and was in Columbia a few days ago. There are two
reports about the killing. One is that TARTER was justifiable, and the other
that it was an unprovoked murder.

A CARD
John Eli BURTON made a speech at Allen's School-house just a few nights
before the election. His speech was as follow's: "Gentlemen, I went to town
the other day and while there met several Democratic candidates who pled
with me with tears in their eyes to do nothing against them. Now Gentlemen,
when MILLER came to this county, he came selling purty things to go in the
school-houses. Now gentlemen, I warn you against voting for such a man. If
he is elected our taxes will be increased. He will make laws which will
force us to sell those purty things for our school-houses." I suppose this
is what caused MILLER's defeat in Littlecake.

STRAY NOTES
Mr. W. DILLION is erecting a new barn. Reverend T.J. WINFREY of Jamestown
spoke at the Negro school-house last Friday night. Mr. Jno. EARLS will move
to Burkesville soon. Tom DILLION is on the sick list. Mr. M.A. TRAYLOR made
a business trip to Burkesville Saturday. Miss LIDA and Mr. Bob SIMPSON
attended the quarterly meeting at Providence, Cumberland County, Saturday
night. Mrs. G.W. DILLION returned Monday from Nashville.

PERSONAL MENTION
Miss Mamie BAKER is visiting in Monticello. Mr. M.H. MARCUM was quite sick
last Sunday. Miss Mary Ann HANCOCK is visiting Mrs. Nona CABELL. Mr. J.C.
STRANGE was on the sick list several days last week. Mr. H.M. KEMP is on a
six week's trip through Tenneessee. Mr. M.W. HANDCOCK returned to Lexington
last week. Mr. John Q. Alexander was in Columbia a few days ago. Mr. Ed HILL
of Campbellsville was in Columbia last Friday. Mr. Henry ROACH of Gradyville
was in Columbia Monday. Mrs. Nona CABELL, being sick, did not teach Monday
afternoon. Mr. N.B. MILLER of Nevada MO is visiting at his old home this
week. Mrs. G.F. JONES Jamestown is lying very low with pulmonary trouble.
Mrs. GEO E. STONE of Liberty has been very sick for the past two weeks.
Messrs. T.A. BAKER and A.A. STRANGE have returned to Washington. Messrs.
J. R TUTT and J.T. MERCER (of) Milltown were in Columbia Monday. Mr. J.N.
MEADOWS and sister of Denmark were in town last Saturday. Messrs. Rollin
HURT and James GARNETT Jr. attended the Metcalf Circuit Court. Mr. C.H.
MURRELL and wife are attending the bedside of Mrs. G.F. JONES (of)
Jamestown. Miss Lora GRANT, who has been visiting in Columbia, returned to
her home in Louisville last week. Miss Gertrude GRADY returned from
Campbellsville Monday accompanied by Elder Lawrence WILLIAMS. It is
reported here that Luther SQUIRES was the second man killed by the
mule that killed him. Mr. J. P. BEARD has accepted a position with a
Monticello lumber man and left for that point yesterday. Mr. Grover ROWE
and his sister Miss HAIDEE passed through Columbia Monday en route for Red
Lick. Judge J.W. ADKINS and wife visited in Jamestown last week. They
reported that Mrs. JONES was in critical condition. Mr. W. RAY SIMPSON of
Battle Creek MI was in Columbia last Saturday en route to Jamestown, to see
one of his little daughters who is down with typhoid fever. The whooping
cough in town has about run its course. HUDSON and PAGE left for the
Louisville market Monday with one hundred head of hogs. Wash WHITEHEAD, who
was shot in Russell County by Alonzo HUMBLE a few weeks ago, is about well.
Mr. Anderson HOLLADAY writes home from the Southern markets that he is doing
fairly well with his mules. The official count did not make but one change
in the vote of Adair County. Mr. YERKES gained one vote. A protracted
meeting will be held at the Presbyterian Church beginning some time in the
near future. Mr. W.L. GRADY, who recently embarked in the mercantile
business at Gradyville, advertises his prices in todays news.(picture of
W.L GRADY)It is said that Dr. W.T. GRISSOM will remove to Columbia in a few
days and will occupy the residence owned by Mr. M.H. MARCUM. Tell my friends
to smoke the Gov. J.C.W. BECKHAM 5-cent cigar, made for "the great common
people" by V.M. GOWDY, Campbellsville KY. If you want a life insurance
policy to protect your family that's the best policy that can be written for
the money, call on W.D. JONES. A black male hog weighing about 60 pounds
strayed from my premises. Will pay for trouble of finding. I have a stray
hog, barrow, weight about 200 pounds. The owner will please come and prove
property and pay charges. W.S. SALLEE I have all kinds of shot guns, double
and single barrel, at all prices. All kinds of ammunition. Will exchange
guns for corn. W.L. WALKER Mr. Andrew FOLY, who is in the lumber business,
was in Columbia last Saturday and reported that the typhoid fever epidemic
at Russell Springs had about run its course. Lost: A large black shepard dog
named "Teller" with white spot in face. Finder will please inform W.W. JONES
Columbia KY. Stolen from my premises, a New Baker double barrel shot-gun.
The no. is 6,412, length of barrel 30 inches, no. 12 gauge. Will pay ten
dollars for the gun. Sam SHERVE. Mr. M. CRAVENS and Mr. Frank WAGGENER will
leave this week for Atlanta GA with a car-load of mules. Mr. C.G. JEFFRIES,
it is said, will accompany them with four head of stock. The members of the
Columbia Band are requested to meet next Friday night in the News office.
Don't fail to bring in every instrument belonging to the band. There was a
spelling match between Pleasant Hill and Zion schools last Thursday night
resulting in a victory for the former. H. J. CONOVER and J.V. DUDLEY are the
teachers, respectively. The election in Green County passed off quietly and
the Democrats are well pleased with the result. McKINLEY's majority was
156, YERKES, 161 and JOLLY for Congress, 158, a Democratic gain of 91.Paid
subscribers since our last issue, W.P. WATSON, Howard A. MURRELL, D.J.G.
STAPLES, Arthur ROBERTS, Mr. John HOLLADAY, H.A. WATHINGTON, A.WARD, J.T.
STONE W.H. SALLEE, U.T. PAGE. Captain J.S. CHAPMAN and family return in
about 10 days to Adair County. Basil writes that Barren County is a nice
section in which to live, but he prefers God's own domain. Mr. Milvin
HUBBARD who lived on Green River died a few days ago. He was 35 years old
and leaves a family. He had been in declining health for several months,
having received a sun stroke during the summer. Mr. Luther SQUIRES, who
lived in the Portland neighborhood , died last Saturday. A few days before
his death, he was kicked by a mule, the injury received being the direct
cause of his demise. He was a man about thirty years old, and leaves a
family. A horse hitched to a buggy belonging to Mr. LESLIE BENNETT became
frightened on Water Street Monday forenoon and made his escape into the
interior of the country. Along the route he dropped the buggy and a portion
of the harness. Damage, very light. Orlena Texas, an infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. W.F. ROWE, died at Red Lick last Sunday morning. It was a bright
little girl baby, the first born and only child of loving parents whose
hearts are bleeding for the idol of their affections. Little Orlena was
afflicted with scarlet fever, a disease fatal to children, and from its
first symptons great fears were entertained for the little sufferer's
safety. The best medical attention was called and everything possible was
done to check the progress of the disease, but its fangs had been too deeply
set and, at the above mentioned time, the spark of life went out. The
sympathy of this community is tendered to the sorrowing parents, and this
admonition is here given. Live closer to God in order to meet your darling
child in that celestial home where angels dwell, and where separations are
unknown. Mr. Peter TRAUTMAN of Colorado, a native of Old Adair County who
has been visiting in this section for the last few weeks, left for his home
last week. Mr. TRAUTMAN has made his home in Colorado for the last 25 years
and this was his first visit since leaving this county. He was well pleased
with the appearence of the County. He made many complimentary mentions for
the improvements that have been made since he left this sunny clime. Mr.
TRAUTMAN is delighted with the mountain state of Colorado, with its rich
and inviting mining interests. He is interested in mining and looks forward
for a rise in the products of his mines. Before leaving, Mr. TRAUTMAN called
and subscribed for the News and expressed his regrets at BRYAN's defeat. He
is true, tried and still a sticking. COFFEY Bros have completed their stable
and it is said to be the most conveniently arranged home for horses in all
this country. they have it chuck full of provender and will put in a
sufficient number of fancy horses to make their place of business
interesting to visitors. The COFFEY boys inherit their fondness for the
horse. While their father Mr. Jo COFFEY, cashier of the Bank, is not
handling horses himself, he can tell a saddler as quickly as any man in the
County, and when a goer is on exhibition, no person will observe a defect
quicker than he will. In this his sons are like him, using the very best
judgement in all their purchases. It is generally understood that Messrs.
W.F. JEFFRIES & son and Mr. Mont. CRAVENS will erect handsome brick business
houses on the South corner of the square this coming year. They are now
figuring upon the cost of the buildings and there is hardly a doubt but that
they will be built. The two buildings in contemplation will add greatly to
the appearance of the square, and we would be glad if the spirit of
improvement would strike more of our citizens. Columbia is growing steadily
and substantially , all the structures recently put up being a credit to our
town. Mr. W.T. WILKINSON, a clever but unfortunate man of Liberty , Casey
County, died last thursday night. He was adicted to sprees and being
without liquor, he drunk a quantity of wood alcohol with the above results.
The deceased belonged to a good family and was popular with everybody. He
was a friend to all his fellowmen and his only enemy was that fatal
destroyer of lives, homes and happiness, a foe that no man has ever
succeeded in subdueing in its march to destruction. May the clods rest
lightly upon the remains of W.T. WILKERSON. It is said that the names of
seventy-five men will be presented to the next grand jury for illegal voting
in Adair County. These men are those who made afidavits swearing that they
had been in the County six months. It is a felony crime and some interesting
developements are expected. The monument to the memory of Reverend Jessie P.
MURRELL has been erected at Hiseville, Barren County, where the remains lie
buried. It is fifteen feet high and was erected by the surviving students of
Mr. MURRELL. The deceased was a double cousin of the older set of MURRELLS
of this County, and when a young man he taught in Columbia. Quite a number
of his old pupils yet live in Adair County.

Miss MATTIE TAYLOR met with a frightful accident one day last week. She
was en route to the home of one of her music pupils, who lives out of
town, and in crossing Pettit's fork, she met a lady in a buggy. In
passing the vehicles collided, and the one Miss MATTIE was in upset. It
so happened the water was shallow, and no serious damag was the result.


ELD. JOHN SHOUSE, who is preaching a series of sermons at the Christian
Church, is one of Kentuck's ablest ministers. About twelve years ago he
held a meeting in Columbia, and no divine was ever accorded a closer
bearing during his stay in our midst. His services were attended by all
denominations, and much good resulted from his preaching.

Miss. ANNIE EUBANK, of this city, desiring to be taught the art of
printing, has acceoted cases in the News office, and is learning
rapidly. Type setting is very light work, and in a few weeks she will be
a great help to us. We are glad to have her, and every thing will be
done to make her stay pleasant. She is quick and intelligent, a daughter
of Mr. R. C. and Mrs. ANN EUBANK. Whats to hinder her from making an
excellant Compostor?

Last Saturday night the death Angel visited the home of Dr. N.M.
HANCOCK, Cane Valley, and removed from the terrestial walks of life to
the celestial home above, his beloved daughter, BETTIE, aged 15 years.
She was the pride of the family and a general favorite in Cane valley.
The News extends its profoundest sympathy to the bereaved parents.
trusting that this dispensation of providence may be santified to their
good, and bind them closer to God.

Mr. W.A. PATTERSON, 73 years old, died at Ottumwa, Iowa, the other day.
He was born in Adair, County, Kentucky.
Mr. R.R. CONOVER fired upon thieves in his cornfield Monday night. From
the amount of blood discovered next morning , some person was evidently
shot.
ELD. Z.T. WILLIAMS lecture 'His Travels to the Holy land,' was the
occasion of a large crowd being at the Christian Church last Sunday
night. We read of interesting sites in Jerusalem and at ather places in
the Orient, but to be really entertained you must hear a person talk who
has been over the Country and beheld with his own eye many of the
historical places of which the Bible speaks.

GRADYVILLE

We have one or two cases of scarlett fever in this community.
J.A.DIDDLE is having a nice lot of poplar logs launched at this place.
H.A. WALKER will start for the Southern market with a car load of mules
in a few days.
Dr. S.A. TAYLOR and wife, were visiting relatives at Nell, last Sunday.
Rev. HULSE, is holding a meeting at Breeding.
SMITH and NELL shipped a car load of sheep to Louisville last week.
A.B. WILMORE visited Edmonton last week.
The election excitement has quited and everyone has gone to business.
Hog slaughtering and corn gathering have been the occupation of our
farmers for the last few days.
Wanted, by the 15th, a few good bird dogs for the benifit of hunters.
Mr. P.H. KELTNER, one of our best citizens will leave in a few days for
Smith grove, to make his future home.
SIM LEWIS, passed through here last week en route to Glasgow, with a
load of produce.
L.S. SMITH has returned from Cumberland County, with a nice lot of
cattle.
Miss KATIE WALKER was visiting in Columbia last wek.
First-class teachers will open our college Jan. 1st with a large number
of pupils. Parties desiring an education ought to attend.
The cold weather last week was the cause of merchants selling woolen
goods and several pairs of shoes.
R.L. CALDWELL and family spent last week at Milltown.
Mr. W.G. YATES has returned to Glasgow.
Miss MARY HOLLADAY who is teaching a good school at Nelson Schoolhouse
visited her mother last Saturday night.
Prop. JOHN DENNY who is teaching school at Price's creek was with us.
last Saturday and informed us his school would close in two weeks. He
has gained quite a reputation as a teacher.
Mr. JOHN BELL and wife of Nell were visiting their daughter Mrs. S.A.
TAYLOR last week. Mr. M.W. ROACH, one of our best citizens, will start
for Moody , Texas in a few days, with a view of locating there in the
near future.
Messrs. H.C. FLOWERS and ALLEN MYERS of Greensburg, were visiting
relatives in our midst last week.
Mr. E. H. HUGHES one of our energectic merchants spent a few days of
last week in his store at Columbia.
Miss EMILY BURTON accompanied by LESLIE ALLEN, visited relatives here
last Saturday and Sunday.
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ROWENA

Mesdames ELIZA CONOVER, of Columbia, and HELENA WILLIAMS, Montpelier,
visited Mrs. B.P. ROWE last week.
Miss CORA GRAHAM, of Beaver is visiting Miss LORA SNOW
Mesdames MOLLIE SNOW and BELLE PATTESON visited at Albany last week.
ROBERT LOYED (Possibly should be LLOYD) visited ALBERT WILLIAMS at
Montpelier last Saturday.
Mr. and mrs. A.H. ROWE visited Mrs. TEXAS ROWE at Jamestown the first of
the week.
Mr. PARK SNOW, of kansas visited Mr. A. G. SNOW this week.
Mr. OLIE TAYLOR visited his parents at Montpelier Saturday and sunday.
Mr. FRANK BALLENGER, a dry-goods drummer, was here Saturday.
Messrs. MARVIN and IRA SMITH of Lula attended the society here Thursday
night.
The social at mr. A.C. SNOW'S last Thursday night was largely attended.
Miss LORA did all she could to entertain the crowd.
Mrs. BEN McFARLAND visited her son, W.T. McFARLAND, at Columbia last
week.
Mr. TOM LOOPER and wife , of Oklahoma are visiting here.
The minister on this circuit is Rev. GOODMAN. He is liked by all who
have heard him.
Miss LULA VAUGHAN visited her cousin , Miss EULA COOK, of Lula last
week.


TRIBUTE OF RESPECT

We, the undersigned committee, appointed to draft resolutions relative
to the death of our dear friend , JOHN HOLLADAY, we, with deepest
sadness, report the following.
WHEREAS: It has pleased our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, to
remove from this life our beloved brother and co-worker, JOHN HOLLADAY ,
we deem it a duty to bear testimony of his many excellent traits of
Christian character. He was an earnest and devoted follower of the meek
and lowly Jesus, and from his youthful days had been a firm pillow in
Zion Church. Therefore, Be it.
Resolved, That while we mourn our loss as irreparable, heaven has gained
a rare jewel, and that we humby bow to the will of Him who doeth all
things well.
2d. That while his body rests in the silent tomb, his influence for good
lives on.
3d. That this Sunday -school will ever love and cherish his memory and
follow the example he has set before us.
4th That the community has lost one of its best citizens, the church a
devoted member and the family a loving and affectionate husband and
father.
5th. That we join in deepest sorrow with the bereaved family, and the
host of friends who are left to mourn their loss.
6th That these resolutions be entered on the Sunday-school and church
records, a copy presented to the family, and a copy furnished each of
the county papers.
H.P. WILLIS
ELLA GARNETT
MELVIN CONOVER
Committee

THEY ARE VERY PLESANT NOTE: COMMERCIAL

Smokers attention. He has come at last. The Never down, Log Run and
keystone cigar. Its made of cabbage leaves and rotten stock, bad flavor.
If you don't believe it, try one and you will like it. Ask your merchant
for it. Manufactored by S.L. HOWICH, Somerset, Ky

A letter from Barboursville, the home of FINLEY ANDERSON, says he was
forced to sign the affidavit, retracting what he said, as a witness,
against CALEB POWERS at georgetown. the letter states that in a few
minutes after the news of GOEBEL'S death reached Barboursville. ANDERSON
wrote out and exhibited to several friends the full plot to murder
GOEBEL. ANDERSON was coerced into signing the affidavit for political
purposes.

TOM BAKER, a Kentucky desperado, and a relative of the famous BAKER
family, of Powell county, Kentucky , was killed a few days ago at
Antigo, Wis, by JAS. CONNELLTON, whose brother CHARLES was stabbed to
death by BAKER. Parties of kentuckians had been waiting for BAKER all
week. He was decoyed to CONNELLTON'S house near where he was shot. When
ordered to throw up his hands he struck a match and fired. the fire was
returned with a double barrelled shot-gun and his body riddled. As he
fell he fired again and calling out, ' Boys, you've got me this time, Oh
God , have mercy, he expired.

At Versailles, GEO. WOODRUFF, Marshal, shot and killed A.W. STANHOPE and
a young man named EDDINGTON. WOODRUFF and STANHOPE were shooting at each
other and EDDINGTON was an inocent bystander. The trouble originated
over a quarrel between the children of the parties.

A desparate fight occurred at Bush, near the laurel and Clay county
line, between THOMAS HALE and others on one side , and the SMITH boys on
the other. HALE was cut several times by the SMITH'S and died later.

JOE BOLDEN was killed by being cut in two by a curcular saw in Whitley
county.

CHAS ANDERSON, who recently murdered his wife at Falmouth has been taken 
to Cynthiana jail for safe keeping.


EDITOR SEES WONDERS

Editor W.V. BARRY of Lexington , Tenn in exploring Mammoth cave,
contracted a severe case of piles. His quick cure through using
Bucklen's Arnica Salve convinced him it is another world's wonder. Cures
piles, injuries, Inflammation, and all bodily eruptions. Only 25 cents
at Paull's Drug Store, Columbia KY.

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