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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1910
Page
4
In a plea to readers, the Sun requests subscribers who have not paid for one or two years to call or mail a check immediately. The note emphasizes the tough times for the printing business and urges settlement on liberal terms, asking readers to check their paper’s label and pay any overdue amounts.
The County Road Supervisor publishes a supplementary advertisement for bids on turnpike sections with funds appropriated by the Fiscal Court. Officials urge citizen cooperation to improve highways, citing deplorable road conditions and underutilized money while noting not all sections are contracted yet.
The piece argues that an overseer can compel workers on his road to repair it, while a County Supervisor cannot bear all blame for poor pike maintenance. It urges road improvements funded by appreciated money, warning that without swift action many miles of pikes will become impassable.
Mrs Sarah Gray a former resident of this county died near Woodlawn yesterday morning at almost 82. She was born Hardesty and survived by brother T Hardesty and sister Mrs Lucy Sale. She leaves sons James and Frank Gray. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove at 11 this morning with Rev W A Wolfe officiating.
A severe accident near Willsburg injured J H Hays as his hand and part of his arm were drawn into a fly wheel while he moved a thresher. The arm broke about four inches above the wrist and the wrist was dislocated. Doctors Hyatt, Thompson and Yates attended, set the arm and dressed the injuries. he was reported as doing well.
The notice invites young people to enroll in a comprehensive music program at Western Normal. It promises unexcelled opportunities in vocal and instrumental study and public school music, with inquiries directed to H. H. Cherry in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Churchgoers in Mackville attend services as Fenwick family joins J E Harmon. John Irvine buys a horse for 250 dollars from Irvine Thompson. Locals Shannon Thompson and Harry Jones visit Prather's Creek and Stacley Rogers and Irvine. Thompson calls on Miss Hollensee in Louisville. Vick Horn family John Gillespie and daughter Susie and Hattie Bowles dine at Butler Showmaker home. Sadie Ferwick praised by Grace Arnold this week. Misses Bowles Susie Gillespie and Fae Horn visit Mrs D R Showmaker. Protracted Baptist meeting progresses. Verna Rogers listed as sick. Rumor of a village wedding soon. Advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claims relief for sluggish liver and indigestion. Sold by all druggists.
Dental office advertises top quality care in the Hinson Block upstairs in Springfield Kentucky. Limited details but emphasizes first class service and dental offerings to local residents.
Summary of notes including new hats for the fair at low prices from Mrs Williams and Meklroy & Shutz, plus various local notices. Mentions Miss Willie Knott, farm sales near Male Hill and Nelson county, a stray red heifer, a lost brown hand bag, street improvements in Springfield, tax deadlines, and local business updates. Also references a court case in Hocker town, bridge accident on Lincoln Runpike, and a cleaning service near the Clerk's office.
Alexander Webb of this place and Miss Margaret Blacketer of Lebanon surprised friends by eloping to Jerico Tennessee where they were united in marriage. Mrs Webb formerly lived here and made many friends. Webb is a well known young man and son of Mr Jas Webb. The Sun sends hearty congratulations.
Notice by County Judge BL Litsey inviting bids for multiple turnpike sections in Washington County. Lists routes from Springfield to Pleasant Run, Barbourville pike, Mackville and Texas pike, Springfield and Mackville, Lincoln pike, Cecilville to Robt McIntire, Walton Lick pike, Bloomfield pike, Booker pike, Tick Creek and Mays Creek roads. All work must finish by November 1, 1910. bids accepted at once.
The Reverend G.3 King, pastor of the Methodist church, who had a nervous breakdown weeks ago, has sufficiently recovered to leave the hospital and will be at home shortly.
Secure an Education. The State Normal School at Bowling Green Kentucky offers an excellent opportunity to young people desiring an education. The Fall Session opens September 6, 1910. Write for information. Dysentery is dangerous but curable. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy has been used in nine epidemics and never failed. It is valuable for children and adults. When mixed with water and sweetened it tastes good. Sold by all druggists.
Shelbyville town council raises annual saloon license from 750 to 1000 dollars and bans side and back entrances. Saloons must have a single front entrance. Five saloons operate now with a sixth license under application, reflecting a stricter door policy.
The head of the Industrial and Orphans Home in Macon Ga reports extensive aid to orphans over nine years with Electric Bitters. He calls it superb for stomach liver and kidney troubles, blood purification, digestion, and overall strength especially for pale or weak children and women. Haydon & Robertson's sells it for 50 cents.
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