THE ADAIR COUNTY NEWS
JANUARY 5, 1898
COLUMBIA , KENTUCKY
TYPED AS PUBLISHED &
SUBMITTED BY Laura Frost Wright

WELCOME TO 1898 ADAIR COUNTY KENTUCKY!!!!!

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 untill 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.A.KEMP, S.W
JOHN EUBANK, J.W
THOS. 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 , TREA.
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 untill 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 1579 horse
shoes 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 HOLLADAY"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.
Prof. C.E. WILLIS will open his school at Zion January 10

MONTPELIER

Eld. 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. Prof. HORACE JEFFRIES is a fine
instructor and the indications are that we will have a good school.

CASEY"S CREEK

Eld. Z.T. WILLIAMS preached his farewell sermon at this place last
Sunday night.
Prof. 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 LARD 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, Dec 27, 1897

Christmas is here. The boys are enjoying themselves.
Rev. 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 eveing.
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, Tex is 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 Rev. 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 DECEMBER 23, 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
palor 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.
Prof. 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, Rev. U.S.TABOR, the Methodist pulpit
last Sunday was filled by bro. H.C. HUFFAKER. While we regret to hear of
our pastor"s illness, we are always glad to welcome Bro. 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 ult.
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 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, 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 comforatably 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
February , 1898 J.W. SWEENEY, Adm"r

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 Eld. 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 prof. TYLER A. BAKER and Mrs. GEORGIA R.
SHELTON, with such assistance as may be needed. Prof. 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
afforde a great deal of amusement. A premium was offered for the
tackiest dressed person and Miss PAULINE 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 hilidays 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
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. Eld. 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 i  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 sice 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. R. MILLER returned to Louisville last Thursday.
Prof. 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.
MELVIN 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.
Eld. 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. 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, Texa 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 sands 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. Rev. 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 Maj. JAS. REID STERRETT, principal of the
University School, were to be united in marriage, and only a few
immediate friends kne 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 Rev. 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
RHORERS.
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.
Maj. 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 CUSTODIAN"S

It affords us much pleasure to publish short histories of the men who
will fill the offices of Adair county for the next four years--- the
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 dealy
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

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

GARNETT MONTGOMERY who is Mr. COFFEY"S deputy, is a son of Hon. 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

THOS. R. STULTS is a native of Adair County, and was born August 23,
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. M"CAFFREE

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

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

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

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

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

JOHN W. BUTLER was born in Adair County, Ky December 19, 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

J.W. HURT who was elected sheriff is one of Adair County"s best men. He
was born January 6, 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

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 WM. WOLFORD comes from Casey"s Creek and
Pellyton. He has passed the prime of his life, but with his long and
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 Wm. 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.

ADAIR'S CUSTODIAN"S

It affords us much pleasure to publish short histories of the men who
will fill the offices of Adair county for the next four years--- the
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 dealy
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

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

GARNETT MONTGOMERY who is Mr. COFFEY"S deputy, is a son of Hon. 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

THOS. R. STULTS is a native of Adair County, and was born August 23,
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. M"CAFFREE

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

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

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

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

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

JOHN W. BUTLER was born in Adair County, Ky December 19, 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

J.W. HURT who was elected sheriff is one of Adair County"s best men. He
was born January 6, 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

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 WM. WOLFORD comes from Casey"s Creek and
Pellyton. He has passed the prime of his life, but with his long and
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 Wm. 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.


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