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Newspaper

Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1908

Page

4

Ben Johnson Nominated for Reelection in Congress

The Hon. Ben Johnson of Nelson County is authorized to announce his candidacy for reelection as a representative to Congress, subject to the Democratic party's action.

Ee Congress Ben Johnson Nelson County Eceneeror Congress Democratic Party

4000 Hogsheads Sold In Green River Tobacco District

Owensboro Ky March 30 It has developed that in the past week 4000 hogsheads of America or Society of Equity tobacco from the Green River district were sold at Louisville market prices. The 1906 pooled tobacco sale left about 12000 hogsheads unsold, and it is believed the remainder of the crop will be disposed of this week.

Owensboro America Society of Equity Tobacco Green River District Louisville Tabscco

Death of Mrs Cole at Rockbridge commune

Death notices Mrs Cole died March 24 1908 at Rockbridge commune after long illness of consumption. Services at Rockbridge cemetery followed a Baptist church funeral led by Rev Ciatiz Scorr. Seven children mourn, with messages of faith and remembrance from Paris Kentucky and neighboring stock items about Bourbon Cure included.

Rockbridge Mrs. Cole The Bridge Baptist Church Rockbridge Cemetery

Wood relinquishes appeal in Night Riders threat case

Hopkinsville Ky March 30 Robert Wood the young farmer convicted of sending a threatening letter to Lewis Dangon signed Night Riders withdrew his appeal. He paid the fine and costs totaling 136 dollars and began his three month county jail sentence this afternoon.

Hopkinsville Robert Wood Lewis Dangon Wood

First Game of the Season Between Trusts and Trust Busters

The season opener at High School park saw the Trusts defeat the Trust Busters 3 to 2. Short Stop Shultz starred while Medley and McClellan pitched for the Trusts. Separately, the firm M. H. Jones & Co. announces liquidation and calls creditors and debtors to settled accounts by Apr. 22.

High School Park Trusts Vs. Trust Busters Trusts Shultz Medley McClellan M. H. Jones & Co

Local Mentions and Visits Blur Amid Garden Work

Jenson ton notes farmers busy planting gardens and sick people improving. Several residents, including Miss Josie Arnold and Ada Arnold, visit relatives and friends in nearby towns. Visits span Springfield Mackville Harrodsburg Perryville and Deep Creek with families and neighbors hosting guests. Liberia’s rubber tree diversity is also listed with 22 species.

Josie Arnold Obe Pope Ada Arnold Texas Mattie Kimberlin W. T. Campbell Will Coyle Springfield Sallie Elliott Coleman Matherly D. A. Lawrence Harrodsby Levi Brady Wood Whayne Perryville W. T. Whayne Tom Lawrence J. L. Lawrence Harrodsburg

All Dental Work Strictly First Class

Springfield Ky office in Hagon Block upper floor offers dental services described as first class with emphasis on quality.

Springfield Hagon Block

Local News Notes from Springfield Businesses and Events

Mrs Kerr of Chicago demonstrates Ferndell Coffee with Hagan Bros as agents. Campbell's slashes furniture prices. Springfield defeats Bardstown 2 of 3 in bowling. Maud Christian church hosts Court Day Dinner May 25. Tobacco growers meet at Willisburg Saturday. Campbell's offers cook stoves and a range. Sylvia Smith and Morgan Ballard wed in Nelson county. Farmers Home Insurance advertised. J N Wells of Junction City KY delivers message. Tinware price cuts at Campbell's. For sale a Stanhope runabout and a second runabout with harness. Saturday sale ad from Hagan Bros. Men’s suits and ladies shoes cheap at Campbell's. Evans Millinery spring opening April 7-3. Dr W V Stallard to practice in town over McElroy & Shader. Sermons on Justification and Saul of Tarsus announced. Aunt Mary Thompson property sold to Marks & Green for 3375. Wailer Riedel buys Palmer McElroy share in Shultz & McElroy. Quarterly Methodist meeting April 4-5. J M Burton memorial at Masonic meeting. Claims against J D Peterson to assignee W D Claybrooke. Grundy & McIntire moving to new building by T Scott Mayes. Leachman and Campbell to occupy and run a pool room. Citizens Law and Order League meeting set for Saturday 2 pm. Trade life expectancy note.

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Williams, Millinery Springfield Sun Rogers Gore Cole Earth Ciatiz Scorr P. Clay, Jr Paris Bourbon Cure All Jensonton Negro Republic of Liberia Springfeld Bessie Riedel Alice McElroy Miss Willie Knott G. T. Burton Mrs. Kerr Chicago, Ills Ferndell Coffee Hagan Bros Campbells Bardstown Maud Christian Church Willisburg Campbell's Sylvia Smith Morgan Ballard W. H. Williams Farmers Home Insurance Company J. N. Wells, General Min Junction City Stanhope G. W. Lyon Tue Evans Millinery Company W. V. Stallard Taylorsville McElroy &Shader Baptist Church Saul of Tarsus Robi, M. Thompson Mitchell Thompson Aunt Marympson Walut and High Street Marks & Green Wailer Riedel Palmer McElroy Shultz & McElroy Methodist Church W. L. Graham Ben Cambron Horace Litsey J. M. Burton J. D. Peterson Peterson Tire T. Scott Mayes Kentucky Grundy & Melntire Messrs Walter Leachman Theo. C Campbell Grund Bell Citizens Law and Order League Court House W. N. Keeling J.C. McEnoy C. L. Price Leon Allen Yan Robertson-Claybrooke Co
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