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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1910
Page
4
The census will begin Friday April Uth with enumerators undertaking a vast, patient task. The public is urged to assist by answering questions, including farm and household details, to determine the nation’s economic condition. Farmers should be prepared to report crops, stock, and related facts.
A Louisville Times article by J Rogers Gore private secretary to Rep Ben Johnson profiles former Senator Gordon of Mississippi. Gore recounts Gordon as a lovable, unique elder statesman who served sixty days to fill McLaurin's term and details their close hotel friendship and Gore's vivid impressions.
An advertisement urges Parisian Sage as a guaranteed cure for dandruff and scalp diseases. Agent Leo Haydon promotes the American-made product priced at fifty cents for a large bottle, promising two weeks to see results or money back. The ad features a girl with auburn hair on the package.
W F Neikirk Kentucky State Fire Marshal reports a notable drop in incendiary fires over the past year in Kentucky. He attributes part of the decline to the fire marshal act and diligent investigations by his department. He notes many indictments but few convictions, saying arson is hard to prove.
Child Mary Curry Mahon dies after illness from scarlet fever. She was nearly three years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mahon and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mayes. The burial occurred at Ryder's cemetery.
Mrs Fannie Sweeney of Sandford has returned home after visiting her mother Mrs Sam Deer Miss Rose Shewmaker of Cornishville visits relatives here Mr Sam Arnold discussed a horse with Mr Sutton at Springfield Price 200 Mrs Lettige Hatchette and Mrs Nelson Shewmaker shopped in Springfield Monday Mr Ea Britton discussed a horse with Mr Sutton price 200 Mr Minor Bottom visiting Lexington for school returns home Mr Watts and Mrs Ella Harney of Perryville were guests of Mr and Mrs D W Showmaker Sunday Mr Walter Hume home from Louisville for a short visit Mr Wm Nally and wife of Fenwick were guests of Mr and Mrs E L Britton Sunday Miss Nannie Mathley of Mercer visits her uncle Green Mathley Mrs Wills Bottom and Mrs Zooney Bottom visit Harrodsburg Friday John Howe in Springfield Monday.
Pleasant Grove residents report visits and family gatherings. Will Leachman and family joined Mrs B B Leachman in Springfield. Judge James Noe and family visited S C Vanarsdale. Mrs Ardis Brown visited relatives here. Ella Sweeney and Jennie Adams of Grundy Home called on Mrs R M Thompson. N P Thompson returned from Harrodsburg. Robert Noe and Thomas O'Bryan visited M G Leachman. Mrs Earl Brackney arrived for a month with her parents. Mrs H M Noe spent time with Mrs James Noe. S P Thompson and B Leachman attended the Hereford cattle sale in Shelbyville. Lavinia O Connor returned from Springfield. Mrs J W Carter and children continued visiting her father J H Yankey.
Dental office advertises first class service in Springfield Kentucky. Office located in Hagon Block upstairs offering comprehensive care with emphasis on quality and sanitation.
Local notes advertise new line of street hats and children's hats with trims at P J Thomas and Mrs Williams. Wathen Shader frames at 1.50, pictures 39 cents with $2 purchase. spring cleaning services offered. Also fishing season tickets at Ed M Russell Jewelry and several farms for sale from 500 to 2000 dollars. Public notice warns against trespassing at Springfield reservoir. Two Hereford cattle purchases reported. trips to Oklahoma and Texas planned. baptisms at Baptist church. House for sale with pigs offered by J S McElroy city hall.
Miss Frances Martin plans a Friday Apr 22 pupil entertainment after receiving a Christmas gift. Prof Colvin prepares an end of term show. Conner Williams misses class due to illness. Thomas Haydon is delighted with his new haircut. A court day with flowers and plants is noted, plus a street appearance in May. Mattingley advertises tin and repair services opposite the Post Office. Klein promotes plumbing and guttering work.
To Horsemen I am in the business of handling horses. Will break your horse to ride and drive. Prices reasonable. Call and see me at the Fair Grounds.
A fragment describes racing horses including Joel and several named mares and sires such as Cristo, Babe, Lady Brooks, Guanment, Bettie, Sem Booker, and a claim about the best road horse in a year.
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