For Sheriff S J Stands for Washington Nomination
We announce S J as a candidate for Sheriff of Washington, subject to the action of the ratio party. Deputies listed include Byron pea Geo Powell Sam Hale and H R Eddleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Kimball
Washington County
Democratic Party
Richard Boblitt
Sam Dr. Compe
S. J
Sherff
Washington
Ratio Party
Byron Pea Geo Powell
Sam Hale
H. R. Eddleman
To Twirl For Winchester
Prof. G. W. Colvin leaves Monday for Winchester to work two weeks with the Winchester baseball club. He is regarded as one of the region’s best twirlers and always keeps hitters guessing behind the bat, drawing Springfield fans to support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Colvin
Winchester
Winchester Baseball Club
Colvin
Springfield Rooters
Hon T Scott Mayes Sprains Foot and Improves
Hon T Scott Mayes sprained or bruised his foot last week and has been unable to use it, remaining home for several days. He is now improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Scott Mayes
Water Rules Enforced by Springfield Water and Electric
Springfield Water and Electric Co warns users to obey rules or face water shutoff. Sprinkling allowed two hours daily. stationary sprinklers and open end hoses forbidden. No hose use from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Manager H. B. McElroy urges strict compliance to prevent waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Water and Electricese Co
H. B. McElroy
The Fair at Springfield Promises Daily Delights
Local chatter centers on the Springfield fair urging attendance every day. The upbeat call to visit emphasizes abundance of attractions and community excitement for the event.
Growers urged to hold Burley tobacco for better prices
Reports from Washington county pooled tobacco indicate ten thousand dollars has been deposited to the Burley Society for growers. Bank debts to lenders and the Louisville Tobacco Company are paid. A mass convention in Springfield will distribute proceeds among pool participants, urging growers to hold for higher market prices rather than sell to speculators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Louisville Tobacco Company
Springfield
Burley Society
Procrastination Wins in County School Trustee Race
In last Saturday’s school trustee election the following were elected Procrastination. The ruling cites that procrastination robs time and opportunity, wealth and comfort, and undermines independence and gratification.
Mrs Chas E Smith Adopts Dr Kings New Life Pills
Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr Kings New Life Pills as family laxative medicine because they are effective and quiet. The pills are sold at Haydon Robertson's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, E. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. Kings
Haydon & Robertson
Loved Woman Mrs Thos W Simms Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Thos W Simms aged about eighty died at her Washington county home after months of illness. Born Margaret Montgomery she married Thos W Simms in 1851 and leaves four surviving children. Funeral held at St Dominics Church with Rev Father Hennessy officiating. Her husband and family mourn her loss. Also a note asks for the return of a missing blue serge coat from Walton Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. W. Simms
Simms
Washington County
March
Margaret Montgomery
Ben E. Montgomery
Ben F. Simms
C. J.haydon
Geo. E. Medley
B. A. Spalding
John
Father Hennessy
St. Dominic’s Cemetery
32 Inch Bean Tops Local Garden Contest
Mrs. J. E. Leachman near town brought a 32 inch pole bean to The Sun office last week. She believes it may win the blue ribbon but will allow other gardeners a chance to beat the length before she pins on the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Leachman
Near Town
Sun Office
New Store Opens at Fenwick by Walter McLaughlin
Walter McLaughlin opens a general merchandise store at Fenwick inviting the trade to call and view a full line with low prices on every article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McLaughlin
Fenwick
Bridge Condemned at Fredericktown Beech Fork Span
The old covered bridge over Beech Fork at Fredericktown has been condemned and will be torn down after an expert advised immediate closure. Built in 1862, the structure was damaged by Bragg's army earlier, prompting its decommissioning. Additionally Walter E. Leachman injured his foot on a nail while uncrating furniture, but he is recovering with no serious results expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Fork
Fredericktown
Bragg
Walter E. Leachman
Local social notes and tax notice from 1908
The column records visits among Springfield residents including Mrs Crume and Bettie Troutman, Miss Judith Montgomery returning home from Mooresville, and various travels of Montgomery, Pile, Settles, and Wakefield families. A tax notice warns that the 1908 school tax is due by August with a 5 percent penalty. collections to be taken at the treasurer's office over Peoples Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Pile
Booker
John Settles
Louisville
Lous Kirsch
Nelson County
J. M. Montgomery
H. D. Stiles
Springfield
D. H. Houston
Kate Shewmaker
M. L. Troutman
Zora Montgomery
Hillsboro
Mesdathes
Bettie Troutman
Kate Showmaker
Ora Crume
Ada McIlroy
Miss Marlow
Poplar Flat
E. E. Wakefield
Mary
Love
T. M. Wakefield
Frank Wakefield
Nannie Shehan
Ike Irvine
Chaplin
I. N. Arnold
Charlie Browne
Hal Shehan
Emma Shindler
Chas. McIvoy
Peoples Bank
Penail
G. C. Wharton
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Atone
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
John W. Kern
Indiana
Congress
Ben Johnson
Educational Division
Nally
A “ Cry
Tom Jewton
Hill
Williams
Smith
Rich Smith
A. Medley
Educational Divisio
Wm. Brown
R. Willams
Jansfield Crame
T. J. Settles
Sanford Hardin “ Fae Barlow
J. ‘L. Martin
A. B. Walker
Educational
Hardin
Andrew Lewis
Man “ Ni W. Deacon
John Jenkins
J. Fowler
Ifton Muncy Educational Division
W. H. Lay
Berkhead
Marra Gordon
George W. Robertson
W. Arnold
R. Davis
Leroy Reed
T Prather
McGill
T “Phillips
Mayes
D. Yankey
L. Milburn
G. R. Durham
Walton Hotel
G. D. Ropertson
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