Temperance Meeting at Court House in Springfield
A crowded court room heard Eld Walden of the Christian church Rev Lyons Latizer and Willams of local churches discuss temperance. Judge Thurman urged support for local option while praising Springfield and citing Lancaster's prosperity after prohibition. Readers learned of Danville's strong finances and Richmond's saloon limits, and residents voiced broad support for local option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eld. Walden
Christian Church
Judge Thurman
Williams
Lyons
Rev. Latimer
Walden
Lancaster
Mass-Mat
Bravesem
Lnne
Lanenter
Danville
Woolfulk
Denial of Sale Rumor In Texas Ky Church Property
Simpson Roberts denies a report that J D Burns plans to sell the Christian Jehureth property in Texas Ky. He recalls serving as a trustee years ago to prevent sale and states he will oppose any sale. He commits to aiding the Disciples of Christ in Texas in rebuilding the congregation and upholding church property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
J. D. Burns
Christian Jehureth
G.T. Kimberlin
Mia
Lawrence
Disciples of Christ
Hird House
Wny
Simpson Roberts
Local Socials and Travel Notes Mention Community Visits
Willisburg residents share weekend visits as Lula Merritt hosts at Unis place. Ed Birch and family spent Sunday with W. and Elizabeth Shirly visited Mrs. B J Pinkytan at Litsey. The piece notes various callers in Springfield and Shrrvingfield with small errands and tea gatherings. A brief odd line mentions a bug boom in climber dia beta tied to railroad crossing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Merritt
Unis Place
Birch
Elizabeth
Blanche Shirly
B.J. Pinkytan
Litsey
Sur Vienix
Gurpett Chirk
Gorge Rags
Springfield
W. B. Shirley
Lurdtoy
Nora Foster
Harry Greenwood
Wit
Geonste Kaye
Revival to Open at Methodist Church in Springfield
Rev Pat Davis, a leading evangelist from Rusclesville, will start a revival at Springfield Methodist Church on April 20. The Elizabethtown News praised his recent Elizabethtown meeting as highly successful, noting fifty baptisms and about ten new members joining through bettering efforts, totaling sixty new members for the church.
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Pat Davis
Ruscelsville
Methodist Church
Springfield
Davis
Elizabethtown
Pat Davy
Rungell- Silie
Dai
Bettermakeing
Farmers Fiscal Court and County Pike Projects
Washington county officials met in April to discuss appropriations for road pikes from Pitts tollgate to Reddings Gate costing 6100 with county share 3000 and private subscription covering the rest. Gordon’s pike from Marion county line to Perryville costs 8000 with half funded privately. An appropriation of 38 buys badges for Home Coming Week attendees. Transylvania Presbytery session at Pleasant Grove anticipated to draw large crowds.
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Pitts Tollgate
Reddingsgate
Washington County
Gordon's Pike
Marion County
Perry- Ville Pike
Transylvania
Pleasant Grove
Habin
Jind
Death of Mrs Logsdon in Pleasant Grove parish
Mrs Jane Logsdon widow of F B Logsdon died last Wednesday afternoon at the home of James Willett in Pleasant Grove. She was 77, born in the county, a Catholic and esteemed. Funeral services were held at St Hiés, interment at St Rosa cemetery. She leaves seven children, five in the county, one in California and one in Missouri, and was sister to Mrs Mary A Noe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Logsdon
F. B. Logsdon
James Willett
Pleasant Grove
St. Hié’s
St. Rosa
California
Missouri
Mary A. Noe
Logsdon
Frightful Murder Blows Strader at Lexington Reservoir
James Strader died at Good Samaritan Hospital after a duck hunting accident at the city reservoir. A Springfield rifle bullet shattered his temples and eyes. Benjamin Stewart, under arrest, will be arraigned this week as the investigation continues. Strader was the son of Col. Re. Strader, former president of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Association.
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Lexington
James Strader
City Reservoir
Jast
Good Samaritan Hospital
Springfield
Benjamin Stewart
Strader
Sife
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Diamond Found Hidden in a Cabbage Crate Incident
In Barbourville Kentucky on April 2 Mise Bertha Lane while waiting for supper discovered a diamond. The gem was found inside a cabbage and suspected to have loosened from its setting and fallen into a crate during storage and handling.
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Barbourvilly Ky
State Meeting Called For April In Geswinville
Fenwick Kentucky April 2 National President Everitt issued a call for a meeting in Geswinvilleson on April 13 and 14 to organize the American Society of Equity. Each county union is entitled to two representatives plus one for every 100 members. Unions are urged to organize promptly and elect delegates for the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenwick
Everitt
Tolmeco
Brech
Effie Kimibertin Returns Home Amid Family News
Texas society notes report Miss Effie Kimibertin returning home after a visit with sister Mrs Nat Campbell near Springfield and a gathering with Mr and Mrs Starling Hungate at Tatham. Mentions of Rev RL Pordon improving his residence, Mrs J J Chaytinagkee hosting her daughter Mrs John Offutt, and Pearl Claybroake starting spring school amid communal chatter. Campbell now recovering after illness, Whayne of Louisville referenced, and a Sun subscription noted at $1.0 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Kimibertin
Nat Campbell
Nede Springfiel
Starling Hungate
Tatham
de. AL
Autohor
RL. Pordom
J. J. Chaytinagkee
John Offutt
Bloorhfield
Pearl Claybroake
M. Botte
Dacol Kimbertin
N-Campbell
Louisvilte
Fighters of the Saloon Rise From Drunkard Kin
The article paints sons and daughters of drinkers as brave soldiers in a righteous campaign to end alcohol. They describe personal hells caused by inebriety, vow to strike the monster, and assert wives and daughters push legislative action to rid the country of the barroom. The piece frames anti liquor crusade as a moral war with strong, emotive imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohol
Hell
Litte
Dad
Christ
Max
Sarre
Philana
April Weather Hints and Local Notes From Mackville
April brings hopeful skies for Mackville as farmers expect delays with spring chores and new equipment opening next week. Local residents, including Mr. Dimes Team and Sam M., are noted among community activities while a memorial service for Hotton honors a long life and family sorrow at Mrs. Koine’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nisi Wyeod
Lowisville
Eering-Bata
Mr. Dimes
Bowe
Lilie Hardon Fe
Charlie Bottin
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Woods
Richmond
Woolfolk
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Young
M. J. Fanning
Willisburg
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Fiscal Court
the Sun
Avbie
Washington County Fiscal Court
Duibe-Ritie
Sun
Mackville
Irwin Maggs
Coreliods
Guisple
Ohio
Hotton
J. M. Koine
Rot
Ortols
Ad Brothers
Kathy Bruty
Weunee
Petaling
Inkee Vaters
Vate Hen Helm Sri
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