Local Wedding Unites Miss Alta Boner and J B Peters
Miss Alta Boner and J B Peters wed in Burgin Meth odist parsonage at 1 30 this afternoon Rev Ross officiating. Bride formerly Bryantsville postmistress in Garrard county noted as popular. Groom a banker and farmer from Mackville with wide county friendships. They will reside in Mackville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Boner
J. B. Peters
Burgin
Rev. Ross
Peters
Bryantsville
Garrard County
Mackville
Washington
Death of Mrs Thompson at Home After Illness
Mrs John Thompson died at home last night at ten from asthma and heart trouble. She was about seventy, a devout Catholic and faithful member. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning by Rev Father Hennessey, with interment in St Dominic's cemetery. Survived by husband John H Thompson, six children, sister Mrs C A Wright and brother Mr Robt Walker of Greensburg. Condolences extended.
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John Thompson
Thompson
Father Hennessey
St. Dominic's Cemetery
John H. Thompson
C. A. Wright
Robt. Walker
Greensburg
For Sheriff We Are Authorized to Announce A C More
A local notice declares A C More as a candidate for the position of sheriff in Washington County. The announcement references the Democratic deputies Richard Boblitt Sam Be Campbell and Merritt Sanders and notes their endorsement or involvement in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C
Ncraine
Washington County
Bee
Richard Boblitt
Sam
Bi Campbell
Merritt Sanders
Mt Zion Quarterly Meeting and Local Visits
Mt Zion held a Saturday and Sunday quarterly meeting with Rev Der ming presiding over communion and sermons. Mrs Chas Williams and sister Mrs Willas McKee visited in Springfield. Mr and Mrs Dave Cokendolpher and daughter attended and stayed with Mrs Kate Williams. Miss Blanche Bonta visited relatives. Mr Will Merritt and family joined Mr and Mrs J S Hays for a Sunday visit. Frank Arnold and wife visited his mother Friday. Mrs Jas Hays and sister traveled Thursday and Friday. Miss Margie Bonta returned from Springfield last week. Mus Anna Hays, Springfield High School student, spent the weekend at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Rev! Derming
Chas. Williams
Willas McKee
Springfield
Dave Cokendolpher
Kate Williams
Blanche Bonta
Will Merritt
J. S. Hays
Frank Arnold
Jas. Hays
Margie Bonta
Anna Hays
Willisburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Willisburg residents and visitors are mentioned in a string of social notes. Thomas Royalty and Miss Kate Van Arsdale visited 2 W. Shirley. Dora Trent, 18, in Louisville. Miss Tinie Reed visiting relatives. the Shirley sisters in Springfield. and Pastor remarks inviting attendance. Various locals are named with small transactions, churchgoing, travel to Nashville and Bardstown, Easter supper plans, and community activities. Notable mentions include Dr. Sutherland’s health, purchases of livestock, and a law and order gathering at Mackville with a peace invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Royalty
Kate van Arsdale
W. Shirley
Dora Trent
Louisville
Tinie Reed
Elizabeth
Blanche Shirley
Springfield
Bro. Cole
Land
Susan A. Merritt
Ner
Bardstown
Cora Trent
Nashville
Tenn
Hillsboro Farm Notes And Local Sales Report
Rainy weeks slow field work and farming in Hillsboro as farmers fall behind. Tom Settle suffers pneumonia but shows some improvement. Local livestock and horse trades include Jesse Thomas buying a mule for 125 dollars from Gabe Showmaker and J A Coulter selling to J P Willett for 150. A 3 Hines buys a bay mare from J D Sutherland for 75. Bishop visits Parish. A L Hines buys hogs from Richard Perkins for 23 and sells a bunch to Litsey for 42.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Settle
Jesse Thomas
Gabe Showmaker
J. A. Coulter
J. P. Willett
Hines
J. D. Sutherland
Mr. Bishop
E. L. Parish
Richard Perkins
A. L. Litsey
Sunday School Plan At Hillsboro Church
Tommie Settles lies very ill with pneumonia while a Hillsboro Sunday school organizing meeting is scheduled for the third Sunday evening at 3 o'clock. The note invites local ministers to preach and urges community participation. Nearby updates mention limited sickness and social visits by Sam Settle, his son Frank, and Miss Bessie White visiting sisters on Reed Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Settles
Jis
Hillsboro
Sam Settle
Frank
Bessie White
Mrs
Lula
Lizzie Simms
Reed Ridge
Illinois local option elections leave 31 dry counties
This week 1,150 townships across 84 counties held local option votes in Illinois. Thirty one counties are now dry after gains from 22 counties, with 84 counties total. An estimated 1,200 to 1,500 saloons were voted out statewide.
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Illinois
Fire destroys Marion county barn amid theft suspicions
A large stock and tobacco barn owned by Lee Lawrence in Gravel Switch Marion county burned Thursday night. Lawrence suspected corn thieves and, while watching, saw armed trespassers retreat after being fired upon. He slept until dawn, awakening to a blaze that could not be stopped. while he has no proof, circumstances suggest intruders set the fire.
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Lee Lawrence
Gravel Switch
Marion County
Lawrence
Miss Bettie Craycroft Notified of Sherman Man Killed by Lightning
Telegram announced that Mr. E. A. Richards of Sherman Texas was killed by lightning. Mr. Richards had married Miss Alma Craycroft, a former resident of this place. Black Jack the trotting horse owned by Mr. L D. Bakers died yesterday. The horse was very valuable and the loss weighs on Mr. Baker.
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Bettie Craycroft
E. A. Richards
Sherman
Texas
Mr. Richards
Alma Craycroft
Black Jack
High School Blues Defeat St Marys Juniors In Baseball
On April 11 at St Marys ball ground the High School Blues of Springfield beat the St Marys Juniors 9 to 4. Springfield led 2 to 1 after the first inning and held the margin until the fifth when Price of St Marys allowed hits. Springfield battery Medley and Simms. St Marys Price and Reiling. First win for Springfield over St Marys Juniors in some time.
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St. Mary’s
Springfield
St. Mary's
Price
St Mary’s
Medley
Simms
Reiling
Dr J Robert Crume Undergoes Appendectomy in Louisville
Bardstown Standard reports druggist J Robert Crume had an appendectomy at St Josephs infirmary in Louisville Friday at one o clock. The operation was performed by Dr Franks with assistance from Dr Gore of Bardstown and Ernest Crume of Fredericktown. Crume is recovering well and many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs Crume attended the operation in the city.
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Bardstown
J. Robert Crume
Louisville
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Franks
B. E. Gore
Ernest. Crume
Fredericktown
Crume
First Annual Meeting of City Hotelmen Association
The Courier Journal reports a first annual meeting in Louisville, noting Springfield official secretary Mr. Claybrooke said the association has seventy five member hotels in Louisville and aims to promote the hotel business and curb bad actors who beat hotel bills. The group claims seven cases of bad checks were collected last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier- Journal
City
Springfield
Claye
Louisville
Lexington
Claybrooke
Death of Mrs Riley in Willisburg ends long life of service
Mary Riley a beloved Willisburg resident died March 29 at age seventy five. A devout Baptist since age eighteen she lived a consistent Christian life, helped the needy, and reared thirteen children plus two grandchildren. Funeral at Willisburg cemetery with Rev. Sims officiating. Also notice: claims against the estate of G W Lambert must be filed by May 1, 1908 with administrator Cossy C Taylor in Mackville.
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Mary Riley
Willisburg
Baptist Church
Sims
G. W. Lambert
T. Scott , Mayes
Springfield
Cossy Catlett
Mackville
Rt. 1
Ice Cream Supper and Euchre at Blincoe Ky
Holy Rosary Congregation of Manton will host an ice cream supper and euchre party at Blincoe Kentucky on Tuesday in aid of Holy Rosary church. The event starts at 4 p m refreshments will be served and a fine evening is promised. If weather fails the event will move to Saturday April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Rosary Congregation
Manton
Blincoe
Holy Rosary Church
Local Notices and Notices of Partnership Dissolution
Mrs. James Lanham visited her parents Mr and Mrs J B Graves of the Ridge. Clarence Graves spent Sunday at Bear Wallow. A new baby boy was born to Mrs R E Showmaker. John Kelly and Harry Jones visited Simmstown. Mrs J B Graves and Mrs J W Barker visited Springfield. The undersigned firm dissolves partnership and asks debtors to settle promptly. P G McEimy to handle books for 3 days at Shultz & Riedel, De Suuarz & McELroy, T F Gennes Agen. Sold by druggists.
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James Lanham
J. B Graves
Ridge
Clarence Graves
Bear Wallow
R. E. Showmaker
John Kelly
Harry Jones
Simmstown
J. B. Graves
J. W. Barker
Springfield
P. G. McEimy
Shultz & Riedel’s
de Suuarz & McElroy
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Roney
Roney & Smith
Lebanon
Prunes
Navy
Dunhamese
Irvine McElroy
Springfield Sun
Rogers Gore
Wh ‘Vent. Rees
Sones
Tigsnrece
Hester Noel
W. W. Hyatt
Lawrence Walker
Belle Birch
J. K. Wells
Y. Goodlett
T. J. Trent
Polin
W. T. Wells
J. M. Brown
Lawrenceburg
Sutherland
Gabe W. Clark
Fairview
Oscar Colvin
Cornishville
Lee Settles
Bob Montgomery
Albert Hines
Will Smith
Rev. Sutherland
Lake County
Tom Prather
L. M. Clark
Felix Noel and Son
Sam Settle and Son
J. H. Settle
L. Litsey
Law and Order
Mays Creek
Miss Johnson
Nancy Johnson
Ben Johnson
Washington City
M. H. Jones & Co
Fenwick
T. F. Gennes
Agen
Innocense
James J. Graves
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