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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
11
We are authorized to announce Ben Johnson of Nelson Pye as a candidate for Earth Congress in the action of the primary on Saturday June 2. Also announced is Robert Noe as a candidate for Circuit Clerk of the county under the Democratic party.
A reflective piece asserts law will triumph over crime, noting criminals rarely resist laws indefinitely. It emphasizes officers sworn to duty, good citizenship overpowering wrongdoing, and crime being curbed though not wholly preventable. The message champions justice, law enforcement, and moral order.
The Kentucky State Journal accused Elizabeth town News editor Sommers of ignorance and malice after he criticized Gov. Beckham for vetoing the reward bill. The News defends Sommers as well-informed, noting his temperance praise and deeming him a bright editor of a leading semi weekly paper.
Indiana Governor Hanley declines to pardon a former state veteran convicted of embezzling state funds and sentenced to penitentiary. In a lengthy letter he argues that even the needy or lowly must obey the law, praising punishment for all criminals. The piece ends with a prompt to Gov. Beckham to rush requisitions.
Ben Johnson conducts a thorough district canvass with strong Democratic newspaper backing. Editors recall his past leadership and desire for a safe, conservative party figure trusted by voters, while Judge J W Hughes seeks the Democratic nomination in the Eighth district.
In a column style speech, the writer argues Roosevelt is right in his fight for the Rate Bill. The Senate is warned it may appear powerful now but will later ride into oblivion on a car labeled graft, with right ultimately prevailing.
The Louisville Herald editor writes edifying editorials that draw readers from headlines to the fourth page where wisdom wit and happiness reside. The column is described as bright interesting and instructive by the paper itself, highlighting its quality and appeal.
At Bowling Green Kentucky a dead man’s body sits in the depot marked collect. Relatives say the $190 charge is too high and with the corpse immovable the depot area may have to relocate before real warm weather comes.
In Mt Zion the mild spell pushes farming activity with tobacco bed burning and sowing. Several families visit or host gatherings including Bonta delivering tobacco to American Tobacco Co. in Springfield. Church events at Beech Grove include a quarterly meeting led by Rev Barker with a Resurrection sermon noted. Gatherings and visits span residents from Glen's Creek to Bloomfield and Chaplin with plans for May services at the Grove.
Mrs John Hellard of Owen county visits. Elven Perkins and others attend events. Farm sales include H J Brown selling 115 acres on Denbow Creek for 33 per acre and various horse and cattle trades. Notices mention a marriage of Nona Moor to Phill Sims and Archie Hooper to Nanie ig. a burglar sentence and a cough remedy gaining local sales. Frankfort ladies reportedly shun high heeled shoes.
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