PAYS TO ADVERTISE PROMPTS BIBLE CLASS ATTENDANCE GAIN
Knoxville reports a Cumberland Bible class page advertisement boosted Sunday school turnout by about one third. O P Sterling and Rev W T Rodgers note increased class interest and inquiries, praising the ad as a highly effective church outreach. Kentucky Standard: horse bite injures W F Thornbury, who was struck by a horse and sustained a head wound but escaped serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Cumberland Bible Class
O. P. Sterling
W. T. Rodgers
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Kentucky
W. F. ‘Thornbury
Thirst Proves Fatal in Kentucky Farm Accident
Del Turner, thirteen, son of J R Turner of Goodnight, near Glasgow, died after mistaking corrosive sublimate for alcohol. The bottle, labeled alcohol, had been used for house cleaning and was left on a shelf by Mrs Turner. The boy, known to drink whisky, swallowed a small amount and survived nine hours.
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Glasgow
del Turner
J. R
Goodnight
Eniy
Pretty wedding unites Miss Bessie Rogers and Dr Will Hodgen
The ceremony took place at the bride's parents home near Lebanon with Rev. A C Graves officiating. After the vows the couple left for a brief bridal trip to Chicago. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Rogers, is a noted beauty. Dr Hodgen is a prominent local physician. Out of town guests included Mesdames W Davis and J H Chandler and Puryeat Smith of Campbellsville, and E Vance Puryeat of Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Enterprise
Bessie Rogers
Will
Hodgen
A. C. Graves
Mack MeChord
Elizabeth Edwards
W. C. Rogers
Edding
Mesdames W. Davis
John H. Chandler
Puryeat
Cautie Smith
Campbellsville
Mr. E. Vance Puryeat
Danville
Marion Items and Obits From Walnut Grove Area
Local notices report deaths including a 69 year old resident from Pleasant Run in the county and Mrs Hattie McCann in Bradfordville. A young man Paul Masterson, 18, was killed by a train near Laareville, with burial in New Hope. Postmaster Conway’s term ends April 24 and the field to succeed him is open between the incumbent and Chas Vanmeter. A local hunter traded for a gelding at Browne DeHoney for 200 dollars. Misc notes include community commentary on county survey and a cure advert for De King’s New Life Pills.
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Paul Masterson
Laareville
New Hope
Conway
Chas
R. Vanmeter
Hustling Jones Hustling Poultry Man Shifts Eggs Fast
Springfield’s M H Jones, a hustling poultry man, shipped a carload of eggs after deciding Tuesday morning and assembling six county teams within hours. His aggressive buying and high prices have revitalized the local poultry business and benefited Washington County growers.
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M. H. Jones
Springfield
Jones
Washington County
Five Weeks Left of School and Summer Adieux
A reflective note remembers five remaining weeks of school, spring fever, and the closeness of friendships. The speaker laments parting but notes many will bid adieu. the upcoming break marks the end of a cherished period and the end of frequent gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adieux
High School notes mix mischief and milestones amid spring fever
The Springfield High School news item reports rising spring fever among students, injuries on the playground, and a postponed debate due to Ollie Barber lip injury. It notes disciplinary actions, telephone chatter affecting Will, and upcoming school events including the Blue Grass High School Tournament and English Literature representation by John S. McElay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass High School
John S. McElay
John
Prof
Thompson
Things Remembered From Our Long Run Correspondent
An old rural column reflects on bear claw marks on beech tree trunks, bears in the area long ago, and dirt-road grievances. It argues for paving dirt roads, notes timber values for oak and poplar logs, and mentions a giant chinquapin oak on Long Ruma headwaters compared to Mayflower era winds.
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Jon Pleasant Run
Marion County
Long Ruma
New England
Locust Grove Notes and Obits From Mooresville to Springfield
Locust Grove notes report visits and family ties from Mooresville to Springfield. Mrs Coulter died at 80 years, with four grandchildren and one daughter mourning. remains interred at Hilabora cemetery. Other items mention visits by Meehimes, Emsma Haker, Sanford Bishop, Steve Colvin, and Mrs Reed’s family, along with farm trade and local ads for Chamberlain’s Pain Balm.
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Sae Godby
Mooresville
Mitt Beachman, Jr
Manereian Coulter
Sam
Anna
Hilabora
Meehimes Alin Fomelunar
Ems
McChord Narrowly Misses Presidency at Railroad Meeting
Washington April 5 C C McChord chairman Kentucky Railroad Commission came within one vote of being elected president of the National Railroad Commissioners at their meeting today The vice presidency was given him unanimously He did not actively seek the post but his strong showing swayed delegates Harrodsburg Herald Elmo Robertson 12 son of jeweler J J Robertson and Samuel Herron 12 son of ex policeman Luther Herron were found drunk on a railroad trestle near the colored Methodist church They were dragged away just before a train could pass John Short 20 was arrested for supplying the liquor He faces trial this morning Parents anxious over the matter Physicians report unusually heavy pneumonia in Kentucky reflecting March weather conditions
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Washington
C. C. McChord
Kentucky Railroad Commission
National Railroad Commissioners
McChord
Harrodsburg
Elmo Roberton
J. J. Robertson
Samuel Herron
Luther Herron
Colored Methodist Church
John Short
Short
Death in Louisville as child passes after ear abscess
Louise Hayden aged four, daughter of J B Hayden formerly Bardstown now Louisville watchman at 1824 West Broadway, died at City Hospital at 9 pm Tuesday from an ear abscess that spread to the brain. Her mother Mrs Claudia Haydon underwent an operation Friday and is unaware of the death though expected to recover. The nurse is kept informed as to the daughter's condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Standard
Louise Hayden
J. B. Hayden
Bardstown
West Broadway
Louisville
City Hospital
Claudia Haydon
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised For Quick Healing
Tekonsha, Michigan resident G. J. Welsh hails Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest cure for burns, cat scratches, sores and all skin injuries. The salve is sold at J. Haydon’s drug store.
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Bucklen
G. J. Welsh
Tekonsha
Mich
Saya
J. Haydon
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Grati
Sun
Marion
Walnut Grove
Pleasant Run
This County
Falcon
Dr. Beard
Bradfordville
Browne & Dehoney
Hattie McCann
G. Shelley
King
GJ. Hayrien
Hustling Jones
Terprise
Ollie Barber
Prof. Hume
Napoleon
Sweeney
Jas. J. Graves
Locust Grove
the Knott CO
Railroad Commission
Kentucky Chan
Jack Stock Sales
Messrs
J. F. Cook & Co
Lexington
W. S. Gibbs
Dr. McCord
Mikado
Jack
Philatro
W. Harbison
J.F. Hamilton
F. F. Mudd
Aly
Fang
Infield
Dr. McGord
Farmersome Journal
Anager Bros
Philadelphia
Barber Atore
Opera House
Idol Sun
Crvising
Ria
Hrager Bros
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