The James Boys

"The James Boys in Missouri" drew an immense crowd to the court auditorium last Saturday evening, every seat being filled. It is a play mastered by Cane Valley talent, each actor rendering his or her part in a faultless manner. All the male cast members were dressed as outlaws, each act giving a fair picture of western life. Bingham Moore made a fine Jesse James, and Mrs. Tom Moore, who acted the part of Jesse's wife, played her part to perfection. T.I. Smith, as Bob Ford, killed his old friend and comrade Jesse James. There were many other exciting scenes, each performer deserving special notice, but their names are not before us...

Successful Operation

Mr. Mont Cravens, who has been a great sufferer for the past month, was conveyed to Louisville last week by Dr. E.A. Waggener and his brother-in-law, Mr. W.E. Bradshaw, and Friday morning [March 11th] he submitted to an operation for gravel in St. Joseph Infirmary, Dr. Abell using the knife.

The operation was successful, twenty-five or thirty gravel, of different sizes, removed. Since the operation the family has heard from the patient every few hours, all reports being favorable. Mr. Cravens will probably have to remain in the infirmary four or five weeks before he is able to come home.

Millinery Opening

Mrs. L.C. Hurt and Miss Ursula Koelach will have their millinery opening Wednesday and Thursday March 23 and 24. They are located at Russell & Co.'s store and will have many nice hats, the latest styles on display. These ladies spent several weeks in the Cincinnati [wholesale] market and are better prepared to please than at any time in the past. The ladies of Columbia and Adair County are cordially invited to come in and look through their stock. It will be their pleasure to show whether you buy or not.

Halley's Comet Visible

Halley's comet may now be seen on nights when conditions are favorable with the aid of an ordinary fieldglass, according to members of the astronomical faculty at Columbia University... It will be visible all through April and May, but at its maximum brilliancy on May 18...

Everybody is Looking

The tool display, representing a well-fitted carpenter's shop, in the show window of the Reed Hardware Company, is attracting the attention of everyone who passes the store. Every article which goes to make up a perfect shop is on display and in its proper place...There is but one thing missing to make the display complete--a man working at the bench... Mr. Brud Eubank, who is employed by the Reed hardware Company, arranged the window. He is a gentleman of excellent taste, and as a show window dresser, he has few equals.

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The attention of our readers is called to the "ad" of the Columbia Bottling Company. Mr. W.T. Ottley, who is the manager, is making a number of fine soft drinks. His My-Cola has become quite popular, all the grocery stores handling it. Try a bottle. It is harmless and refreshing.

"COLUMBIA BOTTLING COMPANY

Columbia, Kentucky,

contract bottlers of

'MY-COLA'

'My-Cola' is made from the Original Coca-Cola formula. We also make a full line of pops and drinks including Grape, Cascade, Ginger Ale, and the leading Soda Pops."