Newspapers; Adair County KY  The Adair County News, Columbia KY  05-Jan-1898

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Submission Date: 14-Nov-2001

GLASGOW NEWS: Early last April a well-dressed stranger drove into Glasgow
Junction just as the noon south-bound train was pulling up for Bowling Green,
and, driving hastily up to the depot, jumped out of the buggy and asked young
Mark POYNTER if he would keep his horse and buggy for him until he went to
Bowling Green and back, saying he would return on the next train. POYNTER
consented to keep the horse and buggy for him, and the stranger, who to all
appearances seemed to be a drummer, boarded the train and left. That was the
last seen of him, and the horse and buggy are still at Glasgow Junction. The
horse is an usually fine one and has changed hands several times since being
left with Mr. POYNTER, though it has been stipulated each time that should
the stranger ever return and claim the horse and buggy they should be given
up to him. Whether the horse and buggy were stoleen and left by a thief
fearing capture, or whether the stranger met with foul play after leaving
Glasgow Junction is a mystery that will perhaps never be cleared up.

MASONIC ELECTION: Columbia Lodge, No. 98, Free and accepted Masons, elected
the following officers for the ensuing year on the 27th ultimo:
John O. RUSSELL W.M., Geo(rge)A.KEMP, S.W., John EUBANK, J.W.,
Tho(ma)s A. MURRELL,Sec't, R.F.PAULL, Treas., C.S.HARRIS, S.D.
Frank SINCLAIR J.D., J.W. ADKINS, Tyler

Tampico Lodge:
John J. BIGGS, W.M, John A. JOHNSTON, S.W., T.R. SMITH, J.W.,
B.F. CHEWNING, Sec't, Jo. W. RUSSELL , Treas., J.W. FAULKNER, S.D.,
Taylor SULLIVAN, J.D., J.M. GRIFFIN, Tyler

Hood Lodge:
Sam DAMRON, W.M., J.D. ABSHER, S.W., S.C. HOOD J.W., John RIALL, Sec'y,
J.M. CURRY, Treas., J.K. BERNARD, S.D., J.H. WORMACK, J.D., W.H. ABSHER, Tyler

A Solemn Reminder: "On a hill overlooking the village of Rock Bridge" said a
Monroe County man to the Glasgow News, "and near the natural formation from
whence comes the name, stands a house which was once the scene of the most
deliberate murder ever committed in our section." The house was occupied by a
man named PEELER who was known as a respectable, law-abiding citizen, but
unhappily he had married an odious woman -one of the three things mentioned
by Solomon as causing disquietude upon the earth. For years he had been given
ample lessons to suspect the fidelity of the woman who bore his name but was
disposed to make the best of a bad bargin until her relations with Bill SMITH
had become an open shame in the community. When the old man upbraided her she
is said to have conspired with SMITH to remove him, and a few nights later
the unsuspecting man was called to his front door and literally riddled with
buckshot. The following day SMITH was arrested and when tried was found 
guilty and sentenced to death. Pending his execution he broke jail twice and
was recaptured, but a few days before the time fixed for him to pay the death
penalty he again escaped, and was never afterwards heard of. SMITH was the
only man ever doomed to die on the gallows of Monroe County. After the
tragedy, the PEELER household scattered to the four winds, but the memory of
the dastardly crime is kept fresh in the minds of the inhabitants of Rock
Bridge by the desolate house which for years after the killing was unoccupied,
as no one who knew its history cared to cross its gloomy portals.

JOPPA: George E. POWELL, the blacksmith at this place, nailed on 1,579
horseshoes during the year 1897. Who can beat him? R.L. DURHAM and wife and
little son Mayes of Greensburg, visited the family of H.P. WILLIS last week.
Cook JEFFRIES spent Christmas at Mr. Anderson HALLADAY's. The young people of
this community were highly entertained at the socials which were given at the
following places during Xmas: T.P. DUNBAR's, G.O. POWELL's, Tom EPPERSON's,
Jas. DICE, Green REYNOLD's, and Mrs. Fannie WILLIS. William HOLLADAY, who has
been attending Georgetown College, spent the holidays at his home. He
returned to school last Monday accompanied by his sister Miss Lillian.
Miss Zilpha DUNBAR will leave in a few days for Bowling Green where she will
attend Potter Female College. Miss Estelle WILLIS will leave in a few days
for Pellyton where she will open a winter school. Professor C.E. WILLIS will
open his school at Zion 10-Jan.

MONTPELIER: Elder Lawrence WILLIAMS will preach at Burksville for the year
1898. Misses Emma and Nannie PERRYMAN of Creelsboro visited relatives here
last week. Dr. L.E. WILLIAMS and Flava TAYLOR, who were visiting here, have
returned to Glasgow. Ed JONES and Ed STONE of Mill Springs were here last
week shooting quail. They, with others, succeeded in bagging 70 birds in one
day. The quail season closed here with over 600 bagged and many more crippled
which were not bagged. While this is a large number of birds, it is safely
estimated that only about four out of every ten have been killed. So you see,
and yet there are some. If anyone can beat this, let us hear from you. School
opened at this place last Monday with fifteen scholars and with a prospect
for more in the near future. Professor Horace JEFFRIES is a fine instructor
and the indications are that we will have a good school.

CASEY'S CREEK: Elder Z.T. WILLIAMS preached his farewell sermon at this place
last Sunday night. Professor J.W. McGARVEY preached at this place last Sunday.
We had a grand seranade Christmas eve. R.S.GOODE and family of Indian
territory are visiting friends and relatives at this place. C.T. BEARD and
family visited J.W. BEARD at this place last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Nancy
LLARD, who lives about one mile from this place, is in her 88th year and is
apparently as hale and hearty as most women twenty years younger. She is
remarkably preserved for one of her age and her friends earnestly hope she
may be spared for many years to come. Born to the wife of Joe TUCKER, on the
27th inst, a baby girl. Jim CLOID passed through here the 28th with a nice
drove of cattle and sheep. Mrs. W.M.C. WOLFORD has been confined to her bed
for the last four weeks. F.T. CUNNINGHAM will move to his building this week.
Another Christmas has come and gone. Santa Claus paid his time-honored visit
and made the hearts of the young people and children glad. C.V.McWHORTER is
on the sick list. Farmers are much encouraged with the prospect of the wheat
crop. It looks well and a larger crop was sown this year than for many years
past. V.B. BEARD will open his spring school after the holidays. The social
given recently by Miss Effie WISE to her young friends was a complete
success and pleasant affair. R.S.GOODE and family of Oklahoma are visiting in
this community. Mr. GOODE was a well known citizen of this county untill five
years ago when he removed to Oklahoma. He is back on a visit, and his many
friends and relatives greet him with a hearty welcome. 

GRADYVILLE 27-Dec-1897: Christmas is here. The boys are enjoying themselves.
Reverend E.W. BARNETT preached a very interesting sermon at the Baptist
church last Sunday. Mesdames Alice WALKER and Eliza M. WILMORE attended the
Christmas tree at Butler's Fork last Friday evening. Mont HARP of Greensburg
is spending the week in our midst. William ROWE of Jamestown, accompanied by
our surgeon Dr. S.H. TAYLOR, made a visit to the community of Red Lick last
Saturday on special business. Mrs. Mary D. CARTER was called to Edmonton to
see her mother who is in a very critical condition Squire Thomas GOWEN will
hold his courts in our town. L.C. HINDMAN Esq. sold his crop of tobacco for
over $300 Who can beat that crop for two hands? W.T. MOORE of Cane Valley was
in our midst a few days ago. "Uncle Billy" looks as young as he did twenty
years ago and is as lively as a sixteen year old boy. J.M. KELTNER and wife
of Sulpher Spring TX (are) visiting his father's family in this community.
P.F. YATES of East Fork came through here last week buying up all the turkey,
ducks and geese that could be found. Miss Lewis NELSON of East Fork is
visiting in this community this week. Miss LEWIS is a lively girl and we all
enjoy her company. There will be a debate at Gradyville on the night of the
4th of January. All are invited, Subject: Resolved, " That no illiterate
should be allowed to vote " Affirmative, Luthor GENTLE, W.M. WILMORE and
Reverend John STANTON: Negative L.C. NELL, C.O. MOSS and Hallie NELL. Our
stockman W.L. GRADY recently purchased of Alex MUNFORD of Munfordville a
Durcok Jersey male hog weighing 500 pounds. Mr. GRADY is an up to date
stockman and we think he merits the patronage of the people.

JAMESTOWN 23-DEC-1897: I today attended the golden wedding of an estimable
old couple living in the Cherry Grove neighborhood about three miles from
Creelsboro. Mr. Benjamin T. VAUGHAN, aged 74, and his wife Elizabeth VAUGHAN
(nee HELM), aged 68. Mr. and Mrs. VAUGHAN are the parents of ten children,
all of whom are still living except one - the youngest, Elmer, - who died in
his fourteenth year. Two of their sons, Logan and William H., are in Texas;
two other sons, John and Bart, are citizens of Barren County KY; one
daughter Ruth, the wife of Mark DEPEW, lives in Metcalf; and the remaining
four daughters are in Russell County, three of them being widows. The
youngest daughter Alice is the wife of Hon. W.T. SHARP, Representative-elect
from Casey and Russell. A large crowd of neighbors, relatives and friends
collected at the residence to testify their appreciation of the old couple.
After the gathering had assembled in the parlor, Mr. VAUGHAN made a touching
talk about his marriage and his half century married life, how God had
blessed him in all its varied vicissitudes, and how thankful he was for the
good fortune which has attended his every effort. At the conclusion of
Mr. VAUGHAN's talk, I conducted some religious exercises, after which we
repaired to the dining room where a sumptuous repast had been spread, and if
I fail to do justice to it on paper, I can assure you I did an ample justice
to it then. T.J. WINFREY - To Be Continued

LULA: The whistle of the steamer is now a welcome sound to the merchants
living on the river. Professor DUDLY, who has been teaching a singing school
at this place, closed last Wednesday and left for home. He made many friends
while here. Miss Linnie SMITH who has been quite sick for some time is
improving. Willie GILLESPIE of Alex and David RANKIN of Mill Springs visited
here last week. The telephone line from Creelsboro to this place will soon be
completed. Owing to the illness of our pastor, Reverend U.S.TABOR, the
Methodist pulpit last Sunday was filled by brother H.C. HUFFAKER. While we
regret to hear of our pastor's illness, we are always glad to welcome Brother
HUFFAKER. Claude RANKIN will leave for Louisville in a few days to attend the
medical lectures. W.R. GUFFEY of Cabell has gone to Nashville to lay in a new
stock of goods. "Uncle" Anderson GRAHAM, who has been very sick, is now able
to ride around and talk politics. Willie SMITH is visiting relatives at Alex.
Carson GROVES of Stanford spent Christmas at W.G. SMITH's. We fear that Lula
is soon to lose one of her fairest belles. James DUNBAR, who has been working
at Mill Springs, came home to spend Christmas with his parents. J.W. GUFFEY
was the guest of W.M. JONES for a few days last week. The Sunday-school at
this place has went into winter quarters.

LOCAL NEWS: Write it 1898. An infant child of Mr. Lafayette BRYANT died on
the 25th. The young people of Adair had a gay time during the holidays. The
Adair Court commences on the third Monday of this month. Will HOLLADAY killed
an eagle last Sunday that measured 7 feet from tip to tip. It was after a
a chicken. Lost, an initial pin, with the letter I on it. The finder will
please return it to Miss Elma PAGE, Columbia KY. Commander John C. BRAIN, the
distinguished lecturer, (is) at the court house next Monday night; for
particulars, see small bills. J.W. ATKINS was sworn in as Judge of the City
Court and Gordon MONTGOMERY was appointed City Attorney by the Municiple
Board. Dr. J. H. GRADY is now in fine health and has entered regularly into
the practice of his profession again. He has opened an office over the post
office where he will be pleased to meet all his friends. Mr. A.G. TODD is now
comfortably situated in the residence he recently purchased from the estate of
Mrs. Virginia WINFREY. It is a very desirable home, well-watered, with a
number of excellent fruit bearing trees. 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 Feb-1898 - J.W. SWEENEY, Administrator. The gentlemen
comprising The Municipal Board of the town of Columbia for the ensuing four
years are, J.N. PAGE, J.V. WHITE, J.O. RUSSELL, W.J. PAGE and . . . The first
named gentleman is the Mayor of the City and he favors retrenchment and reform.
To the many who favored me with their patronage in the year just past, I take
this method of extending you my thanks. I will at all times and under all
circumstances do my best to please you. Trusting a continuance of your
patronage and wishing all a happy prosperous year, I am yours truly
Frank SINCLAIR. Christmas night, Elder J.W. McGARVEY, Jr. of Lexington
delivered a very interesting lecture at the Christian church. His subject was
"A Tour Through Palestine". The views represented scenes in and around
Jerusalem and they are said to be perfect by those who have visited the
Oriental country. A good audience was present. Martin NELL, an infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. J.G. EUBANK, died last Thursday night. It was eight months old
and an interesting child. The death of this little one is a sad stroke to the
parents, it being their only child. But the words of the saviour should
comfort them - "suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the
Kingdom of heaven."

I have fitted up a school room in my residence and will begin a private
school January 10. I have a piano in the building and pupils so desiring
can get the use of it for practice. My terms are reasonable. I am
prepared to teach higher mathematics, latin, higher English, short-hand,
etc. in addition to the common school branches. Normal work a specialty.
I will also take a limited number of boarders. Winona CABELL

The Columbia M. & F. High School opened its January term last Monday,
under the supervision of professor Tyler A. BAKER and Mrs. Georgia R.
SHELTON, with such assistance as may be needed. Professor BAKER was a prize
man in Center College and taught last year in Alexander College,
Burkesville. Mrs. SHELTON has an established reputation as a teacher.
This old institution is entitled to the patronage of the public, and
under the present management we predict for it a sucessful term. Miss
Sallie BAKER has charge of the music department.

SOCIETY:
Miss Gertie GRADY entertained a number of young people last Saturday night.
On Thursday evening of last week, Misses Sallie and Nettie BAKER entertained
a few of their special lady friends. Mr. and Mrs. Tim BRADSHAW gave their
little grandson, Tim CRAVENS, a social last Wednesday night. A great many
juveniles were present and for several hours they were in high clover.
Refreshments were served consisting of candies, nuts, cakes, etc. Last
Wednesday evening a very enjoyable mask social was given at the residence of
Mr. E.G. ATKINS. The party was given in honor of Miss. Mont WALFORD, this city,
and George WALFORD, Litchfield KY. The attendence was large and all present
spent an enjoyable time. " Santa Claus Expected " was the title of an
entertainment given by the children of the Christian Church on the evening of
the 24th ult. The house was crowded and the little ones acquitted themselves
admirably. The singing was excellent and the drilling and acting perfect.
A very large crowd attended the tacky party at the residence of Mrs. Jo
ROSENFIELD Monday night. There were many out-of-date costumes which afforded
a great deal of amusement. A premium was offered for the tackiest dressed
person and Miss Paouline CABELL carried off the prize. Miss Minnie KEMP
entertained a number of her young friends Monday night at her home. The
evening was pleasantly spent in a social way, and the genial hostess showed
admirable qualifications as an entertainer. Those present were: Misses
Mirtie and Edna STAPLES, Lola and Lorena PILE, Nettie BAKER, Mary SCHOOLING,
Sarah HARDIN, and Minnie KEMP, and Messrs. Gordon MONTOGOMERY, S.L. POWELL,
Tyler BAKER, Melton TRAYLOR and M. Jay LOVETT. The most amusing gathering
during the holidays was the phantom party given to the young people by Mrs.
Nona CABELL last Friday evening. A large crowd was present and the ghost-like
appearence of all actively engaged in the fun furnished amusement for the
whole assembly. After stalking around in disguise for some time, the sheets
were removed and several hours were spent in social chat and listening to
some delightful music rendered by different young ladies. Miss PAULINE seemed
to be in her happiest mood and entertained admirably. The social given at the
residence of Mrs. Georgia SHELTON last Tuesday at night for the benefit of the
Presbyterian Church and Sunday school was largely attended. Refreshments were
served consisting of oyster soup etc. and the children were all remembered
with a Christmas treat. After the guests had partaken of delicacies, the
remainder of the evening was spent in social converse, and when the time for
leaving arrived all repaired to their respective homes feeling glad that they
had been present.

MASONIC BANQUET:
Columbia Lodge No. 96 F.& A. M. held a banquet in its hall last friday night.
It was only intended for its members and their famalies and but (a) few
outsiders were invited. About 100 were present and every one seemed to enjoy
the occasion. The supper was fine and the music excellent. Short speeches were
made by James GARNETT JR. Elder Z.T. WILLIAMS and C.S. HARRIS. The music was
furnished by Misses Edna STAPLES and Minnie KEMP. Miss Sallie Rey MARCUM
delivered a very beautiful recitation. The good ladies deserve much credit
for their cooperation in making the entertainment a success. Taking everything
into consideration it was an enjoyable occasion and we regret that some of the
good brothers and their famalies could not be present.

On Christmas Eve night near Crocus postoffice this county, Frank SULLIVAN came
to an untimely death. He was a single man about 25 years old and lived with his
father and sister. From what we can learn it seems to be a case of murder. He
left Mr. MILLER'S about 7 o'clock that evening and went home. About 11 O'clock
that night one of his neighbors discovered that the house of SULLIVAN was on
fire and as soon as possible he and two other men hurried to the scene, but it
was too late to enter the house. When they arrived they saw the body of Frank
SULLIVAN on the floor and his head severed from his body. The father and
sister were away from home. Young SULLIVAN was known to have had a small amount
of silver in his pocket and since the burning a dilligent search has been made
but no trace of it can be found. We trust that the guilty parties will be
found and that justice be speedily meted out to them. If cases like this
remmain in the dark and the perpetrators go unpunished then who can feel safe?

PERSONALS: Miss Ella BRADSHAW is visiting in Lebanon. Bascom BAKER of Cole
Camp is in this city. E.T. WILLIS has returned from a visit to Monticello.
B.B. VAUGHAM and family have returned from Illinois. Henry AARON
Commonwealth's Attorney is in town. J.P. BEARD left yesterday for Texas on a
business trip. Geo(rge) R. MILLER returned to Louisville last Thursday.
Professor R.W. HUNN of Lincoln County is visiting in Columbia. Miss Leo BELL
of Nell visited friends in Columbia last week. Judge James GARNETT is
attending circuit court at Campbellsville. Miss Mary SCHOOLING, New Market,
is visiting Mrs. C.H. MURRELL. Misses Olivia and Lora KINNAIRD, Red Lick,
visited here last week. Miss Cecil SHREVES, of the County, visited friends
in this city last week. E.G. ATKINS and little daughter Mabel were in
Louisville last week. Miss Lora WEST visited in Campbellsville last Thursday
and Friday. W.H. WILSON and wife have returned from a two week's visit to
Louisville. Miss C.W. BRADSHAW, sister of Mr. Tim BRADSHAW, is visiting in
Columbia. Rollin HURT, who has been quite ill for the past two weeks has about
recovered. Milvin TRAYLOR, J.P. DILLON and R.Y. SIMPSON, Elroy were here last
week. R.Y. HINDMAN and J.G. STAPLES returned to Centre College yesterday. Miss
Jennie GARNETT has returned to Georgetown after spending the holidays at home.
Miss Carrie HATCHER returned to Harrodsburg Monday to resume her studies in
Beaumont College. Miss Zilpha DUNBAR of Joppa was the guest of her friend,
Miss Carrie HATCHER, a few days last week. J.T. KEMP and little daughter
Rosie, of Bradfordville, are visiting the family of G.A. KEMP of this city.
George WALFORD, after spending the holidays with his sister, Mrs. E.G. ATKINS
returned yesterday to his home in Leitchfield. Miss Russell BORDERS of
Campbellsville returned home Saturday morning after a pleasant visit of
several days to friends here. Mrs. Jennie HARDIN of Harrodsburg, who has been
visiting relatives here for several weeks, returned to her home Monday. Elder
J.W. McGARVEY, Jr. wife and children, of Lexington, who have been visiting in
Columbia, returned home Saturday morning. Misses Minnie TRIPLETT, Lola and
Lorena PILE, Cecil SHREVE, Pauline CABELL and Mrs. Geo(rge)) COFFEY honored
the News with a call last Thursday. John MEDARIS was in town last week, the
first time since September. We are glad to see him on foot again. His long
spell of fever settled in one of his arms, which has been rendered useless.
Miss Ethel AZBILL, well known in this community, is spending the winter in
Hong Kong, China. Her parents are in Tokeyo, Japan, and Paul AZBILL, brother
of Miss ETHEL, is in business at Yokohomo, Japan. Porter STRANGE of Hillsboro
Texas reached Columbia in time for the holidays. Porter has been a citizen of
Texas for the past fifteen months and says he is very well pleased with his
new home. He is a young man who stands high in this community and his many
friends want to hear of his getting rich in the lone Star State, returning to
his native heath to enjoy his wealth with friends of his boyhood days.

MARRIED:
MR. W.F. ROWE Of Jamestown Wedded To Miss Zora KINNAIRD Of Red Lick.
Last Wednesday morning, at the residence of the bride's father Mr. J.
H. KINNAIRD, a prominent merchant of Metcalf County, Mr. W. F. ROWE, who
has traveled for the Rankin- Snyder Hardware Company, Louisville for a
number of years, was married to Miss Zora KINNAIRD, a popular and highly
accomplished young lady. Reverend E.W. BARNETT of this city was the
officiating clergyman and the wedding was a very quiet affair. The couple
have been lovers for quite a while and it was generally beleived that their
union would sooner or later take place, but at the time it occurred their
friends were taken by surprise. Immediately after the ceremony the couple
left for New York, the groom having urgent business requiring his attention.
The couple have a long list of friends who wish that they may sail peacefully
down the stream of time with not a ripple to mar their happiness.
RHORER-STERRETT
A good deal of surprise was expressed in social circles here when it was made
known that Miss Mabel RHORER, the eldest daughter of Judge and Mrs.
M.H. RHORER of this city, and Major Jas Reid STERRETT, principal of the
University School, were to be united in marriage, and only a few immediate
friends knew of the matter.  The happy affair occurred at the residence of
the bride's parents on Arthur Heights yesterday morning at 7 O'clock, the
ceremony being performed by Reverend S.M. LOGAN, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church of this city. It was the arrangement that Dr. BLANTON Chaplain of
Central University at Richmond should officiate, but oweing the delay in the
train that Dr. BLANTON was to arrive on, Rev. LOGAN tied the knot. It was a
very quiet affair, only relatives being present. The bride was dressed in a
brown and blue traveling suit, the groom in conventional black. After the
ceremony they took the train for Atlanta on their bridal tour. While in
Atlanta they will be the guests of Mr. Lynn RHORER, the bride's brother,
who formerly lived in Middlesboro. The wedded couple will return next
Wednesday from their trip in the South, and will make their residence with
the bride's parents untill other arrangements can be made. On their return an
elegant reception will be tendered them at Judge RHORER's. Miss RHORER has
made unlimited success in music teaching, and as her place at the University
can not well be refilled, she will continue with her duties at the school.
Major STERRETT, the groom, has only been in this city a short time. His former
home was in Lexington VA. His family is one of the most prominent in that
State. He is a nephew of John Douglas STERRETT, the author of that profound
work, "The Power of Thought", and his father is a leading lawyer of
Rockcastle County VA. The bride is a charming and lovable young lady,
a leader in social circles in Middlesboro, and has a host of friends
throughout Kentucky. She is an accomplished musician and talented young lady.
Her family was one of the first in this city and from the start have been
social leaders. She is the grand-daughter of Timoleon CRAVENS who was one of
the foremost lawyers of the State.

ADAIR'S CUSTODIANS:
It affords us much pleasure to publish short histories of the men who will
fill the offices of Adair Cunty for the next four years, te Circuit Court
Clerk being an exception, his term being for 6 years. They are all men of
honor and well equipped to fill each office in a way that will reflect much
credit to themselves and the people of the county. We doubt if any county can
show a better official outfit. They took the oath of office yesterday, which
we give below, and today they are our officers.

OATH:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will support the
Constitution of this Commonwealth, and be faithful and true to the
Commonwealth of Kentucky so long as I continue a citizen thereof, and that
I will faithfully execute to the best of my ability, the office of -------
according to law, and I do further solemnly swear (or affirm) that since the
adoption of the present Constitution, I, being a citizen of this State, have
not fought a duel within this State, nor out of it, nor have I sent nor
accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I acted
as a second in carrying a challenge, nor aided or assisted any person in thus
offending, so help me God."

T.A. MURRELL is well and favorably known in Adair County. He is only 25 years
old but for the last few years has been mixing and mingling with the public in
a manner that has given him a broad acquaintance. He was reared on a farm and
while there had the reputation of being a great disturber of the earth. He
taught several schools in this County and made a reputation as teacher that
always secured him the largest and best schools. In 1893 he left Kentucky for
the enchanting fields of Illinois in search of wealth but the ties that carry
us back to childhood, the love for home and friends were irresistable and his
sojourn in the land of strangers was of short duration. He returned to
Kentucky and secured the best school in Adair County and taught 5 months.
After his school, he became deputy clerk under T.R. STULTS, giving his entire
time and attention to the duties of the office, and we feel safe in saying
that Adair County has never had a better clerk and that the courteous
treatment of the past is an introduction to the future. "Tom" is a Republican
and believing in Republican principles he is an active earnest fighter. In
1896 he was married to Miss Mamie MILLER, an accomplished lady of Gatesville
Texas. Their home is brightened by the smiles of little Miller MURRELL their
baby son.

John B. COFFEY. June 21, 1869, the subject of this paragraph first saw the
light of day. He is the third son of Mr. Jo COFFEY, Cashier of the Bank of
Columbia, and enjoying the distinction of being one of the most popular young
men in Adair County. Last year he concluded that he would like to be Circuit
Court Clerk, and reaching out for this position, it was given him by a safe
majority. He has excellent business qualifications and is extremely courteous.
He feels grateful to his friends who supported him for Circuit Court Clerk,
promising them to make a faithful and obliging officer. To those who did not
honor him with their vote he will be glad to meet, and will give them a hearty
welcome when ever they call at his office. Mr. COFFEY is not yet married.

Garnett MONTGOMERY, who is Mr. COFFEY'S deputy, is a son of Honorable J. F.
MONTGOMERY and was reared principally in Columbia. He has fine business
qualifications, having finished his education at Center College, Danville.
For the past year he has been a salesman for the store of W.L. WALKER.
Previous to that he taught school. He is a young man of steady habits,
attentive to business, and what he undertakes to do is well done.

Thomas R. STULTS is a native of Adair County, and was born 23-Aug-1856, and
has been identified with the Republican party since he reached his majority.
He is now filling the office of County Court Clerk for the second term. Since
his first election he has conducted the affairs of his office satisfactorily
to all concerned , and his personal popularity has given him a lease for four
more years, beginning the first of this month. Before Mr. STULTS was elected
Clerk he conducted a general mercantile store at Knifley, this County, and
when he went out of business he had an extensive trade in that section.
Mr. STULTS is married, his wife's maiden name being Miss Mary PICKETT. He has
an interesting family and a comforatable home.

R.T. McCAFFREE. The man whose name appears above was re-elected surveyor. He
has filled the position for the last six or eight years making a splendid
officer. He is accurate in figures and has given entire satisfaction since he
went into office. He is a gentleman of a pleasing disposition and is always
ready to take to the fields when his services are demanded. He has voted the
Democratic ticket since his twenty first birthday, and unless the moon turns
into green chees he will not deviate from the line marked out in his early
manhood. He resides on his farm a few miles from Columbia.

Lenard FLETCHER, who resides in the southern portion of this County, is Adair's
coroner. He is a popular gentleman, and will fill the position with credit to
himself and to the satisfaction of those who placed him in office. He is a
lifelong Democrat and is very thankful to his friends for their support,
promising to carry out the duties of his office faithfully. This is the first
time he ever asked for an office and he cannot help from being justly proud of
his election, as the county is Republican, and he had for an opponent a
popular gentleman.

S. H. MITCHELL was born in Adair County in 1853 but his parents moved to
Metcalf County where he was raised, and at the age of 21 he returned to this
County and has been engaged in farming untill 1894 when he was elected jailer
by the Democratic party. Mr. MITCHELL'S official record is well known and
approved by the people. No man has ever gone on duty and watched with more
zealous care than Mr. MITCHELL and by his untireing energy and close attention
to his business he has gained the reputation of being one of the best jailers
in the state. In the last three years 19 men have been sentenced to terms in
the penitentiary from this county, Mr. MITCHELL arresting the bulk of them.
In all the arrests made by him, he never shot a man, never hurt a prisoner or
suffered one to be imposed upon. Not one has escaped from jail. The people can
feel assured that when Mr. MITCHELL turns the key on a prisoner that he is in
safe keeping and the prisoner can have the same assurance. His wife was Miss
Maggie FLOWERS.

W.D. JONES is a native of Adair County , having been born and reared on Green
River. He is a Republican and was elected school Superintendent upon that
ticket. He is a young man of excellent habits, well educated, holding a State
certificate, and that he will administer the duties of his office justly no
one doubts. Mr. JONES was educated at Glasgow and Columbia and has been a very
sucessful school teacher for the past five years. he is a member of the
Baptist Church and belongs to Columbia Lodge, No 96 F. & A. M. 

G.A. BRADSHAW was born and reared in Adair county and is about 44 years old.
He has been an active farmer and stock dealer giving but little attention to
politics until three years ago when he made the race for County Assessor and
was defeated. Since that time he has been moving on in his usual way until
last fall when his friends urged him to again enter the race for Assessor.
Yielding to the wishes of his friends he entered the fight in earnest.
Mr. BRADSHAW is an energetic wide-awake business man and a Democrat that is
always ready for an active, vigorous canvass. There need not be a doubt as to
his ability and willingness in the discharge of his official business.

John W. BUTLER was born in Adair County KY 19-Dec-1834 and has been an active
energetic citizen all his life. He has served the people of Adair County two
terms as County Court Clerk and has filled a number of other important places
of trust. After his terms of County Court Clerk expired he engaged in the
mercantile business which occupied his attention for a number of years, and at
the same time he was largely interested in farming. He is a fine business man,
and having acumulated a nice estate for himself, there is no doubt that he
will manage the affairs of Adair County economically and correctly and will
make a splendid County Judge. Mr. BUTLER was married many years ago to Miss
Bettie WALKER and has a handsome residence near the square.

J.W. HURT, who was elected Sheriff, is one of Adair County's best men. He was
born 06-Jan-1849 and has been in public life since he was eighteen years of
age. He acted as Deputy Sheriff under his father the late Y.E. HURT for
several years, and during the years of 1893-4 he filled the office of Sheriff
by election. He made a splendid officer and his last race was made at the
solicitation of friends from various parts of the country. He is a man of
strict business habits, hence during his former term his quietus was one of
the first received from Frankfort. He will have a sufficient number of
deputies, and the people of Adair County can rest assured that the duties of
the office will be carried out to the letter of the law.

James GARNETT, Jr. There are few better known young men than "Jim" GARNETT.
He has been a practicing attorney for the past five years, and now ranks as
one of the best lawyers at the Columbia bar. It is very important that the
office of County Attorney be filled by a clear headed man, one who will watch
carefully the interest of the county. Last November Mr. GARNETT was elected to
fill that position by a very large majority, and the people can rest contended
that no mistake was made in selecting him to fill this important office. Two
years ago Mr. GARNETT was married to Miss Lena VARDEMAN, who resided at
Bardstown. Mr. GARNETT has a beautiful home and besides his wife an
interesting little daughter brightens it.

The Fiscal Court is composed of seven magistrates. Again the old veteran
John EUBANK was re-elected for the two Columbia precincts. Esquire EUBANK has
served his constitutes as a conservator of the peace for many years. He has a
record that he may well be proud of, and the voters will continue to show
their appreciation for his services by re-electing him when this term shall
have expired. W.C. LOY, who was re-elected by the voters of the Glenville and
Harmony precincts, also has an enviable record upon the bench. He has served
his people for years. He is always upon the side of justice and has been a
faithful guardian to Adair County. He is yet young and active and will
doubtless serve his County in years to come. T.F. GOWEN is one of the new men.
He comes from the Elroy and Gradyville precincts. While he has not had
experience on the bench, he has been an honest, active and sucessful man,
which is a guarantee that he will make a valuable guardian of the County's
treasury. Keltner and Milltown precincts have selected Esquire KEMP, who is
the youngest member of the court, but with his vigor of youth, a strong mind
and an honest heart you will find him on the side of justice and right.
The Northern and Eastern ends of the County send two old soldiers to
represent them. Esquire W(illia)m WOLFORD comes from Casey's Creek and
Pellyton. He has passed the prime of his life, but with his long and varied
varied experience in business, and a strong and vigorous mind, he will
administer justice. Esquire James WILLIAMS, who will represent White Oak
and Little Cake, has served his people in this capacity before. He made a
good officer, and he can be depended upon to guard the interest of Adair
County. Esquire W(illia)m BIGGS who was appointed to fill out the unexpired
term of Esquire CAVE, who resigned was elected by the popular vote of the
Cane Valley precinct to serve them for four years. In his short experience he
has shown that he is a valuable addition to the court. He is young, active and
honest. He looks well to the interest of Adair County before he votes on any
question.

NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE OF KENTUCKY:
A farmer down in Hart County where, by the way, all kinds of games abounds,
had his farm posted. On a board was the lettering, "Don't shoot here or I'll
shoot you". But the hunters hunted and the farmer cussed. Patience gave out.
Cussing did no good. The next day another board was displayed. On it read,
"Hunt all you please and when the bell rings, come to dinner". The hunters
still hunt but they are afraid to accept the old man's invitation to dinner.
The Frankfort lottery closed for good last Friday. This swindle was patronized
principally by the poor people of Louisville, and they should be thankful that
the concern has been wiped out of existence. Honorable J.C. W. BECKHAM of
Nelson County, was elected Speaker of the House without opposition. Senator
GOEBEL was President protem of the Senate. A caucus to nominate a candidate
for librarian is called for this week. Seventy telephones are now in operation
in Elkton. The Kentucky merchants are up to their eyes in business. The New
Castle Local has been bought by A.M. EDWARDS. The Montgomery County turnpikes
were made free January 1. The new Southern depot at Midway is almost ready for
occupancy. The Lebanon Telephone Company has extended its wires to Raywick.
The post office at London KY was robbed of about $1,500 cash and stamps. In the
civil service examination for guagers at Lexington, 30 Republicans failed. The
four year old child of Mr. Thos PARDUE of Barren County was killed by a
runaway. Elder B.F. ROGERS of Bardstown has severed his connection with the
Chrisitian Church at Litchfield. Expenditures of the penitentiary at Frankfort
have exceeded the receipts by $22,000 in nineteen months. It is rumored that
Char(le)s PREWITT of Mount Sterling, who started for the Klondike gold region,
was drowned in the Yukon. A young man named HALL, of Eddyville, shot himself
in the heel near Water Valley. His leg was amputated and death followed. Mr.
C.T. DICKEY, a prominent young man of Barren County, was married to Miss Allie
PARISH, daughter of G.W. PARRISH, near Horse Cave. Honorable J.D. WATSON of
Graves County, who was a candidate for Clerk of Court of Appeals, will start a
weekly Democratic newspaper in Mayfield. Mary WEST of Lexington, the 20 year
old white girl who shot and killed William WILDER in a Spruce Street house ten
days ago was tried by a jury and acquitted. A writer to the Salt River Tiger
from West Point is agitating the question of forming a new County out of parts
of Hardin, Jefferson, Bullit and Meade with West Point as the County Seat.
Charles NELSON, Hardin county's bright Representative-elect, led the fight at
the Fourth District Teacher's Association against the School Book Trust. He
will lead the fight on this question at Frankfort this winter. Reverend
J.J. RUCKER, editor of the Kentucky Star, Georgetown, announces in the last
issue of that paper, that its policy will be changed for the present from the
advocacy of Party Prohibition to that of Local Option. It is reported that
Judge T.R. McBEATH will be a candidate next time for Apellate Judge in the
district now represented by Judge GUFFY. Judge McBEATH ranks as one of the
best Circuit Judges in the state and if the report is true he will be a very
strong candidate.

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