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Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1909

Page

3

Local Notes and Court Visit Amid Illness and Death

Prathers Creek residents visit relatives and attend court in Harrodsburg. Several sickness reports arise as Mr Butler Showmaker recovers from illness. Obituary notes the death of Mrs Emma Purdom of Toledo. An affidavit by Frank J. Cheney claims compensation for catarrh cures, promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills with notarized attestations.

E. R. Russell James Lowe Sam and Marshall Mayes Sid Russell G. H. Chutorte R. Russell Harrodsburg Butler Nannie Christerson Mary Russell John Christerson Stewart Ella Bessie Whitehouse Areta Sweeney John Best Deep Creek G. H. Christerson Emma Purdom O10 Crry Toledo Frank J. Cheney F. J.oan & Co Hall

John W. Lewis Nominated by Eleventh Judicial District

The Republican convention of the Eleventh Judicial district met in Springfield and unanimously nominated John W. Lewis for circuit judge and J. H. Graham for Commonwealth's attorney. Fred Gagsby chaired, with B. N. Penick as temporary chairman and Dr. Reesor as temporary secretary as credentials and resolutions committees prepared reports.

Enterprise Eleventh Judicial District John W. Lewis Springfield J. H. Graham Greensburg Commonwealth Fred Gagsby B. N. Penick Reesor Campbellsville

Possum Lore and Southern Cookery From Uncle Remus Verse

A fragment from Frank L. Stanton in Uncle Remus's Home Magazine for March appears in The Sup and Courier-Journal. The poem contrasts meat preferences with possum humor and rural charm, noting Watermillion, ham, and hog-jowl as favorites and highlighting a hungry crowd seeking good cooking.

Frank L. Stanton Uncle Remus the Home Magazine

Destructive Fire Strikes Lebanon Destroying Several Buildings

A major blaze in Lebanon early Tuesday destroyed the J. W. Thrap building opposite the Hardesty Hotel and spread to adjacent structures including the Singer Machine Agency, E Nicholson shoes, Crume Bro livery, and McKnight’s barber shop. Fire Chief Stoy led a two hour effort with bystanders aiding by saturating hay and bedding in the old livery stable. Fire Marshal Neikirk praised the response as among the best he had seen in Lebanon The cause is suspected to be a kitchen flue in the Thrap building and residents along Mulberry street faced sparks that briefly threatened nearby homes.

Falcon Lebanon J. W. Thrap Hardesty Hotel Singer Machine Agency E. Nicholson Crume & Bro McKnight Stoy Neikirk Tharp Geo. McKnight Mary Jarboe Julia Abell Mulberry Street Spalding Avenue Proctor Knott Avenue

Midwinter bargain ideas for updating a wardrobe

Boston Globe notes cost-conscious sewing tips for dresses and coats as women seek to extend winter wardrobes into spring. Bargain silks, net yokes, and brocade boleros are recommended, with neutrally striped fabrics and gray-green color pairings. Shown are yardage needs, trims, and practical alterations to refresh outfits at low cost.

Boston Globe

Rheumatism relief by external Liniment

Most rheumatism cases are muscular and due to cold or damp. No internal treatment needed. Chamberlains Liniment applied externally gives quick relief. Medicines taken internally are often poisonous or too strong for chronic muscular rheumatism. For sale by The Leo Haydon Drug Co.

Chamberlain Leo Haydon Drug Co

Poultry Raisers Ad Promotes R4-11-44 Tonic

Notice urges poultry raisers to feed fowls a tonic R4-11-44 to prevent Cholera Gapes Koup Canker and Limberneck. Claims it keeps birds healthy and improves condition. Priced 50 cents with guarantee no cure no pay. Distributed by Haydon Robertson and Red Cross Drug Store.

Haydon & Robertson Red Cross Drug Store

How to Cure Liver Trouble with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin

The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle bowel and liver aid. It claims it relieves drowsiness and indigestion without griping, noting testimonials from Hinchman, Block, and Brown. It emphasizes mild action, regular bowels, and improved digestion with available prices and local seller details.

Wm. Hinchman Mesick Mich Block Niantic Pep#in Syrup Co Caldwell Monticello, Ii

Colored Embroideries for Spring Wardrobes

White frocks and muslin blouses gain color with embroidery shown in shops. Violet shades lead, with pale blue, jade green, and cobalt blue as rivals. Edging and other motifs boost wash shirt waists to be worn daily across warmer weather.

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