01 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
1
An editorial condemns efforts to establish a city through violence and corruption, arguing that growth built on bloodshed and iniquity undermines the moral fabric of the community and future prosperity. The piece urges leaders to reject brutality and pursue lawful, ethical development.
A strong editorial warns that Kentucky faces pervasive night-riding and arson by criminal bands. It urges county defense measures, night watchmen, and neighborly vigilance to restore order, protect farms, and deter further violence across all counties.
A Kentucky editorial urges citizens to condemn night riding and disorder while defending the American Society of Equity as legitimate and focused on farmers' welfare. It cautions against unfounded accusations linking the Equity Society to crimes, urging cool heads and united effort to restore order.
A county case warns against mailing threatening letters. Robert Wood, a young Christian County farmer, wrote a letter signed Night Rider to a Black man named Lewis Dawson. He paid a $136 fine and served three months in jail. The note emphasizes that any writer of threats risks penitentiary time.
Local notes report active farming with plowing and hillsides smoking possibly from tobacco beds or hunting grounds. A Llewellyn Barker welcomes a son Russell. Various residents travel to Marion and Mackville for goods and visits. Lamb losses blamed on dogs. school to open April 1 with Margaret Smith. rumor of a Fenwick wedding. readers note the Sun shines every Thursday.
Notice to parties holding their 1907 crop tobacco that Washington County Warehouse Co is ready to receive. Recipients are urged to bring tobacco to the warehouse at once. C. W. Stallings.
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