22 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
1
Springfield Sun echoes sharp editorials by Rogers Gore on Kentucky politics, praising and mocking figures like Sam D. Roberts, Brad ley, Beckham, and Bradley while condemning party plots, liquor influence, and legislative maneuvers. An editorial tone notes sanitation, law offices, and local journalism growth amidst statewide intrigue.
Two deaths within days leave eight children without parents. Ryland Willoughby and his wife died within Georgetown shopping trip and a farm wagon accident claimed his life near Midway. The eldest son, coal run, survived as the family mourns. The couple, newly settled on Mr. Moore’s farm, hailed from Eastern Kentucky and had lived in Scott County. Funeral held Saturday afternoon.
The speaker Byron Williams laments urban struggles and seeks refuge in nature. He longs for river tides, grasses, clover, and a unmanned helm, craving rest away from a fetid den of staves. The poem contrasts birds and wildlife with a dethroned monarch of light and a return to the land God made.
Mr L M Homan a respected Willisburg citizen died suddenly Friday night at 11 15 o clock after a period of ill health He was a Methodist and a charitable neighbor Survived by wife three children and one sister Funeral services were by Rev Lyon and interment at Willisburg Condolence extended Also last Saturday Mr and Mrs H M O Nan celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at their country home three miles from town Lilacs red buds and cave nations decorated the home Attendants included Mr and Mrs Chas Anderson and Mrs Geo Anderson of Danville and Mrs A H McChord of Lebanon Presents were many
Sam Spalding, a Black man, was tried yesterday on a charge of selling whisky in local option territory before Judge Litsey. The evidence showed Nad Hardin gave Spalding money to obtain whisky which he then passed to another negro who bought the liquor in Bards.
A grand jury indicted Spalding for causing a sale after delivering to Nad his share. The jury found the defendant not guilty, closing the case with no conviction.
Miss Lula Waters of Parksville and Mr. James J. Isham were wed by Rev. Edwards on April 7 at 7 30 PM. Lillie Waters served as bridesmaid, William Neven as best man. After a supper and lawn party, the couple departed for Louisville for their honeymoon. Waters is a Washington county farmer and Lula is a Boyle county teacher.
Miss Lida Mattingly died at 12:45 AM at the home of her brother in law J F Simms from bronchial pneumonia at age thirty four. She had been sick since last Wednesday and leaves surviving her mother Mrs Sallie Mattingly sisters Cynthia Waterman J F Simms F W Simms brothers Ben J L F Mattingly John Bernard Mattingly and grandmother Mrs Cyntha Thompson. Funeral services were held at St Dominic church and interment followed at St Augustine cemetery in Lebanon.
C H Bohannon announces representation of Montenegro Riehm Music Co of Louisville Ky in Springfield offering low price pianos and organs with easy payments. An Auto Player Piano is exhibited at Ed M Russell’s Jewelry Store and can be operated by a ten year old. Bohannon will be at Russell’s store on county court day to demonstrate and offers repair service for sold instruments.
Reports from Deep Creek describe farmers abandoning tobacco due to market, turning to corn, with neighborly updates on Middle Pony activities. Spring chores include carpet ragging, turkey nest planning, egg gathering for Easter, and preparations as illnesses ease. Local residents Ida Elliott and Creed Arnold visit Boyle County friends. Elliott family illness improves. School remains closed but may reopen soon amidst May Day rumors with Queen selection and pole dancing planned by local young women.
The Evening Post criticizes Governor Bradley as a meddling force who undermines party pledges and sows intra party strife across Kentucky. It argues his agents push for discord, threaten Republican unity, and risk defeating GOP candidates in the Third and Eleventh districts while opposing progressive leaders and endorsing older figures. The piece urges Republicans to reject Bradley’s influence to strengthen the party.
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