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Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1910

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Guardianship Fight Over Little Mattie Settles

A court hearing in a habeas corpus case between Henry Simms and Mrs. Lizzie McMillan seeks guardianship of Little Mattie Settles, now fourteen, with Judge Litses taking the matter under advisement after a full day of testimony. Separately, Judge Noe addressed a High street disturbance involving Aunt Deb and Rhoda Logan, fining Rhoda $5. Arbor Day at Springfield school saw students plant trees, praised by Prof. Colvin as a practical conservation example amid Ballinger-Pinchot discourse.

Henry Simms Lizzie McMillan Mattie Settles J. H. Settles Simms Usrdian Priday Litses Lewis and McChord Guardian T. & Mayes Noe High Street Deb Berta Rose Rhoda Logan Rhoda Agguilla Colvin

What Springfield Has a County Gossip Tale

A colorful Springfield scene lists characters including Aliar the sponger and a weather prophet, a blatherskite and a giggling girl, a tattling woman, and a Jacksonian Democrat. It mentions feuds, loafers, watchdogs, a nonenforced dead Jaw, and a widower too gay for his age, all hinting at local county affairs and the people who steer them.

Aliar

Death of Mrs. Fannie Lyle Linder shocks Bantstown

Mrs. Fannie Lyle Linder wife of jeweler J W Linder died after several weeks illness with partial paralysis earlier this week in Bantstown born Leitchfield Kentucky aged about forty four she leaves husband two sons Wayne and Howard and daughter Mary plus three sisters Meegsme J W Johnson Buck Compton Kate Hardean and three brothers William and Robert Lyle.

Fannie Lyle Linder J. W. Linder Bantstown Wayne Howard Linder Mary Linder Meegsme J. W. Johnson la Grande Fra Buck Compton Kate Hardean New Amster- Ind William Robert Lyle North Dakota

Funeral Services Set in Bardstown Church Event

Bardstown Standard reports funeral services for a community member in Bardstown Methodist church on Sunday afternoon April 10 at two o'clock, noting the town’s sense of sore bereavement and communal support.

Bardstown Methodist Church Bardstown Standard

Matrimonial Banns Published At St Dominic’s Church

The banns of marriage for Wm Henry White and Miss Mary Barton Graves at St Dominic’s were announced with forthcoming ceremonies planned at Holy Rosary in Manton Kentucky. Wm Tenatius Vissing and Miss Gertrude Hehemann to wed at St Francis in Louisville. C W Hagan and Miss Katherine Spalding to marry at Lebanon. G H Hickerson and Miss Lora Hardin were quietly married yesterday afternoon, traveling to Lebanon then to Louisville with Rev W H Wolff performing the ceremony.

St. Dominic's Catholic Church Henry White Mary Barton Graves Holy Rosary Church Manton Tenatius Vissing Gertrude Mary Catherine Hehemann St. Frencis Church Louisville C. W. Hagan Katherine Spalding Lebanon G. H. Hickerson Lora Hardin

Visiting Scenes: Civil War Veteran Weldom Returns Home

The Sun records Joel E. Weldom a native of the county visiting after sixty five years. Born near St Rose on Cartwrights Creek in 77 years past he joined the Confederate army and fought at Perryville. Now in Utah mining he plans to visit Perryville and St Rose this week to reconnect with old comrades and recall youth. Reverend J l Sneed, a Confederate veteran who also fought at Perryville, will preach there Sunday at 3:00 PM.

Sun Office Joel E. Weldom Mr. Weldom Cartwright’s Creek St. Rose Warren County Weldom Perryville Comrads Uhis Mr. Weldon Utah Weldon

Local Social News and Fireside Notes in Texas Area

Texas society notes cover visits by W F Sweazy family and others to Antioch Green Chapel and Mackville, with church service schedule at Betherham. Reports include J L Lanham losing his house to fire, Rubber social raising funds for missions, and several local visits and illnesses. Prof J L Harmon of Bowling Green visits his mother, and locals share family greetings and health updates.

W. F. Sweazy Antioch M. L. Sweazy Green Chapel John Peterson R. L. Arnold Sallie’ Kimberlin Long Runi Will Rowe Bertha Turner Mackville Betherham Church A. Y. Hatchett Tatham Springs J. L. Lanham J. M. Begley Sharp Willisburg T. E. Wilson Edgar Wilson J. L. Harmon Bowling Green Margerey Kimberlin T. Spalding Cordelia Lebanon John D. Peterson C. F. Cocanougher Will Murphy Cal Shewmaker

Springfield Edges St Marys Juniors In Epic 13th Inning

The second Springfield team visited St Marys Sunday to play the St Marys Juniors in a close game. Final score 4 to 3 for St Marys. St Marys scored in the sixth and ninth with Springfield answering in the eighth and thirteenth innings. Wallace Rogers played for Springfield and Ben E Simms caught.

St. Mary’s St. Mary's Springfield Wallace Rogers Ben E. Simms

Mrs. Jim Ed Smith Dies at Home in Smith Neighborhood

Mrs. Jim Ed Smith died at her husband’s home in the Smith neighborhood on Monday after a long illness from consumption. Mass was said yesterday at St. Rose church, where she was a faithful member. She was formerly Miss Mattingly, sister of Bart Mattingly, and she leaves her husband and six children.

Jim Ed Smith Smith St. Rose Church

Boy suffers broken arm on farm wagon mishap

Thomas Blandford son of E. C. Blandford aboard the St Rose Pike on his father farm Thorsday morning when hauling fodder the wagon turned over trapping him. His left arm was broken. A physician was summoned and the arm bandaged. He is doing nicely.

Thomas Blandford E. C. Blandford St. Rose Pike Thorsday

Valley Hill Farmers Plow On As Rain Revives Drought

In Valley Hill area farmers press through spring plowing and corn planting while tobacco land is prepared. Local trades report purchases of corn and hogs, horse sales in Louisville, crop yields, worm damage to tobacco beds, and a welcome rain easing drought. G. F. ONeal plans Cincinnati move. Reed and Simpson sell crops at market.

H.H. Tatum J. H. Gray Polin W. F. Moran H. T. Virgin Edward Goatly Hudson Bros E. Market Street Louisville Reed John Jones E. Piles Bob Smith Maud Smith Harrodsburg Somerset Messrs Reed & Simpson Goatly & Virgin D. Shehan T. Reed Booker T. ©. Tatum Loumville Jas. Moran, Jr Frank Baker Litney Thos. Baker Pleasant Grove Thos Baker Hugh Leachman J. L. Moran Priday L. Moran G. F. O'Neal Cincinnati

Zemo Offers Surface Germ Cure For Skin Diseases

The medical view labels eczema a germ disease and Zemo claims to destroy germs at the skin surface. An official book explains the home cure for eczema pimples dandruff and scalp diseases. Sold by Leo Haydon Drug Store with a booklet available. Diarrhoea remedy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea relief is praised as prompt safe and agreeable.

Zemo Leo Haydon Drug Store

Mayfield Dies in Fredericktown Area

Mayfield, a prominent Fredericktown citizen, died of pneumonia at home on Saturday April 9. Funeral services were held Monday in Frederickstown with burial at Joe Dominick's cemetery. He was about 40 years old and survived by several children.

Ed Mayfield Fredericktown Mayfield Frederickstown Fredericketown Joe Dominic Sen

D. D. D. Prescription Eczema Wash Offer

Local prospectus promotes D. D. D. Prescription eczema wash sold at 26c instead of 1.00, claiming relief from itch with a blend of oil of wintergreen thymos and glycerine. Limited-time offer advertised by Leo Haydon Drug Co.

D. D. D. Laboratories Leo Haydon Drug Co

Proclamation on the 1910 Census and Privacy Safeguards

President Taft proclaims the Thirteenth Decennial Census to begin April 15 1910. Citizens must answer all census questions with penalties for refusal. It assures privacy protections by Census Bureau employees and urges prompt, complete responses to support a national population and resources report. The proclamation is dated March 15, 1910, in Washington.

Congress United States House of Representatives Witenes Willam Howard Taft United States of America Census Bureau Washington William H. Taft C. Knox

Bankers' Life Assn Pays $4000 Death Claim

Springfield Kentucky 19010. A draft for $4000 was received yesterday at the Louisville office of the Bankers' Life Association of Des Moines Iowa to pay death loss on the policy of Robt L Parrott. John G Austin of Lebanon Ky, special agent, wrote the policy August 13 1900. Proof of death reached the Home office April 4 1910 and draft arrived in Louisville April 6. Favorable comment on the quick settlement.

Springfield Louisville Bankers’ Life Association of Des Moines L. Parrott John G. Austin Lebanon

Electric Bitters Proclaimed Best Health Aid for All

Endorsed as a universal health booster this ad claims Electric Bitters cleanses stomach and liver kidneys and blood energizing the body to meet daily toil. W M Sherman of Cushing Maine says three bottles made him feel like a new man after kidney trouble. Sold for 50 cents at Hapdon and Robertson.

W. M. Sherman Cushing Hapdon & Robertson

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