Child Burned To Death In Springfield Tragedy
Lula Earl Foster, fourteen months old, died after her clothing caught fire from a newspaper near her while playing with her sister at home. The oldest child had procured matches, igniting the paper. Mrs. Foster left briefly for a bucket of water. upon return she found the baby severely burned. Physicians failed to save the infant, which died at noon. The Phoenix Sun notes the family’s grief and local sympathy, with the body later buried in Willisburg near the couple’s former home. Rufus Foster works for the telephone company and the family has many grieving friends in Springfield.
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Lula Earl Foster
Rufus Foster
Willis * Burg
Pisce
Foster
Telephone Company
Springfield
Death of Geo Birch at Willisburg
Geo Birch aged about thirty four died at his mother's home in Willisburg last Sunday night from dropsy. He had lived in Lonaville but recently returned to his mother's house to recuperate. Funeral services were held at Wilsons Christian church Monday afternoon by Eki J A Simms. Interment followed at the local cemetery. He leaves a wife and children, a mother, and several brothers and sisters. The Sun extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Birch
Willisburg
Lonaville
Wilsons Christian Church
Eki. J. A. Simms
Cem
Shipp to Stand Trial Again in Lebanon Court
Jas. F. Shipp who killed a man named Smith at Campbellsville seventeen months ago will face a second trial in Lebanon starting Monday week. He received a life sentence in Taylor Circuit Court, later granted a new trial by the Court of Appeals, and has since been confined in the Lebanon jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. F. Shipp
Smith
Campbellsville
Lebanon
Shipp
Taylor
Court of Appeals
Big Barbecue at Fair Grounds Draws County Crowd
The Harrodsburg Democrat reports a tobacco growers rally and barbecue set for May 4 at the Fair Grounds. Saxon’s Band from Lexington will provide music, with morning and afternoon addresses by speakers including President Clarerice LeBus, W. C. McChord, and Senator Campell Cantrell. The event aims to celebrate the 1907 Burley crop pooling in Mercer County and unite farmers against trust control.
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Harrodsburg Democrat
Fair Grounds
Saxon
Big Brags
Lexington
Clarerice LeBus
Burley Association
W. C. McChord
Springfield
Campell Cantrell
Georgetown
Trust
Mercer Wal
Burned To a Crisp New Haven Beno
A three year old girl near Gethsemane Abbey suffered fatal burns when a stove suction ignited her clothing. The child died after four hours from extensive injuries. Parents were away. neighbors wrapped the girl in a blanket and Dr. Greenwell attended.
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New Haven Beno
Wm. Boone
Mount Olivet
Gethsemane Abbey
James
Stock Law Notice In Effect In Washington County
Residents in affected districts are warned to keep stock off public highways. The Sheriff and deputies will seize stock running at large. Officials urge prompt attention to avoid costs and trouble.
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Washington County
L N Will Take No Chances On Bowling Green Dry Move
Bowling Green Kentucky April 12 Hon John E Dubose attorney for the L and N says if the town votes dry on June first the railroad will not ship intoxicating liquors into the city or prohibited territory as soon as records show the election. Local agents will return whisky to sender and refuse delivery, with the policy to be applied everywhere without exception.
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Bowling Green
John E. DuBose
L. N
DuBose
L. and N. Railroad Company
Every
Burley Tobacco Society calls full board meeting in Lexington
At a 1907 executive committee gathering in Lexington the Burley Tobacco Society unanimously voted to convene a full board meeting on April 24 at The Phoenix Hotel to plan pledges and canvassing for the 1907 season. Clarence Lebus urged daily effort, precinct canvassing, and prompt pledge compilation.
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Board of Control of Wash
Lexingington
C. $. Williams
Stanley Prewitt
K. B. Thomas
J. R. Bascom
G. W. McMillen
C. Lebus
Phoenix Hotel
Lexington
Clarence LeBus
Burley Tobacco Society
Notice to County Locals Court Meeting in Springfield
Locals of this county and representatives from every local are urged to attend the county court day meeting at the Springfield courthouse. Important business will be addressed and a large gathering is desired. The meeting may be addressed by Hon. Campbell Cantrell of Scott County.
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U. S
Springfield
Campbell Cantrell
Scott County
Rally at Fenwick Local to hear Hon. W. F. Neikirk
The A. S. of E. Local at Fenwick will hold a rally tomorrow night with a large crowd expected. Hon. W. F. Neikirk will give the address along with short talks by locals. A music band will enliven the event. All invited.
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A. S. of E
Fenwick
W. F. Neikirk
Case on tobacco pledge case in Kentucky court
Beankfort April 15. Judge Barker hears motion to dissolve a temporary injunction in Woodford county over the right of a landlord to sign a tenant’s tobacco or crop to the American Tobacco Company. The Woodford County Board of Control won against the company. Tenant P H Kimbrough pledged tobacco to the Society of Equity. Reynolds seeks to sell the crop. Continuance granted for two weeks for perfection of papers and appearance of additional counsel.
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Beankfort
Barker
Woodford County
American Tobacco Company
American Society of Equity
Woodford County Board of Control
W. F. Ziegler
P. H. Kimbrough
Joan Allen
Dr Smock Beholds West and Kentucky Ties
Dr S J Smock returns from a lengthy Western tour expressing mixed views on life there while affirming affection for Kentucky. Also reported is the death of Mrs Nannie Burks of Manton at age fifty six after months of illness. Funeral services were held at St Rose Catholic church and interment followed at St Rose cemetery. Her husband predeceased her and she left grown children and many friends. The Sun offers condolences to the bereaved.
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Nannie Burks
Manton
St. Rose Catholic Church
St. Rose
Marriage of Wm L Cambron and Ida B Hamilton Announced
Announcement states the marriage of Wm L Cambron of this place to Ida B Hamilton of Lebanon. Banns were published at St. Dominic's church and the ceremony will be held at St. Charles church in Marion county. The bride is the daughter of Len Hamilton, a prominent Marion County farmer, and both families expect many congratulatory wishes in advance.
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Wm. L. Cambron
Ida B. Hamilton
Lebanon
St. Dominic's Church
St. Charles Church
Marion County
Len Hamilton
Hamilton
Mr. Cambron
Miss . Hamilton
Wets Win at Paris Kentucky in Bourbon County Vote
Paris Kentucky April 11 wets won by 282 votes ending years as the only wet spot in Bourbon county. Campaign marked by intensity with processions prayer meetings church bells ringing and early voting. Paris, home of Bourbon whisky, drew visitors from Maysville Lexington Cynthiana Mt Sterling Carlisle and other central Kentucky towns as spectators.
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Paris
Bourbon County
Maysville
Lexington
Cynthiana
Mt. Sterling
Carlisle
Kentucky
Thaw Jury Deadlocked in Murder Trial
After long deliberations the jury weighing Harry K. Thaw's case reported to Justice Fitzgerald that they could not reach an agreement. Seven favored first degree murder, five for acquittal on insanity. A juror stated unwritten law played no part in their deliberations. Thaw faces an extended wait with no retrial until October term, if at all. District Attorney Jerome indicated further action.
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Harry K. Thaw
New York
Fitzgerald
Jerome
Young Men In Trouble Poses As Government Agent
Baker of Lancaster visited Springfield last Wednesday posing as a government life insurance agent. He tried to collect money from elderly Black soldiers for fictitious policies, failed to insure anyone, and then moved to Willisburg using a horse and buggy from Wharton & Tapp. In Willisburg he framed Henry Paddock as a whisky violator and took a questionable five dollar bill, keeping the larger note. He is believed to have then headed to Lancaster with Louis Kelly, while City Marshal Grace investigates.
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Baker
Lancaster
Springfield
Wharton& Tapp
Willisburg
Wharton & Tapp
Henry Paddock
Paddock
United States
Louis Kelly
Grace
Ase
Settled Out of Court In Louisville Fraud Case
H D Potter of Eclipse Paint Co Cleveland was arrested in Louisville on a charge of obtaining 35 dollars by false pretenses after forging a telegram and drawing on his company. He was brought back to town and the matter settled when a cousin paid debts. the offense could have led to prison if tried. Potter appeared well bred but is believed to have acted hastily.
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H. D. Potter
Eclipse Paint Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Louisville
Grace
Woodson Mods
Walton Hotel
Potter
Walton
Mr. Moses
Peoples Bank
Lousville
Wellington
Moss
Bowling team Lily defeat Tailormades on Early Owl alleys
The bowling team known as the Tailormades from Lehander were defeated by the Lily team from this city on the Early Owl alleys in a three game match. Springfield won all three games easily and the score was expected to be repeated. A large crowd witnessed the contest and the following scores were recorded.
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Knwn
Thelem
Lily
Tailormades
Springfield
Old Friend Writes of Uniontown and Local News
An Ebenezer letter from OLD RESIDENT in Uniontown Kentucky April 15 1907 praises the Springfield Sun and local life. It notes Uniontown's beauty on the Ohio River two thousand residents and rich land, plus news of Miss Susie Spalding marrying Mr T J Williams, a Uniontown editor. The writer urges continued local coverage and mentions upcoming church events and appointments.
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Uniontown
J.R. Gore
Springfield Son
Springfield
Springfield Sun
Frankfort
Kentucky
Blue Grass
Union
Washington County
Ohio
Susie Spalding
T. J. Williams
Martin Spalding
Williams
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Thaw
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McPherson
McEi Jaglowicx
Montgomery
Glen Lily
Waters
Allen Campbell
Greene
County
EO. Lawson
Sarutay Atllo
Mite
Alkanton
Pratik B. Gialanel
Providence
Gregavon
Aveond
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