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Newspaper

Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1907

Page

8

Willisburg Area Daily Social Notes Sparse Update

Mr M Seeling and family called to the bed of Mrs Lango Hahn who is very low this week. Misses Piessie and Pearl Armsbody attended a Willisburg meeting Sunday. Harvie Eachman and Miss Claudio Royalty attended Willisburg and Mackville meetings. Mrs John Armstrong and Myrtle spent Thursday to Saturday with sister Mrs D Tell at Chaplin. Mr J W Walls and family visited Willisburg. Mrs J M Shields spent weekend with daughter Mrs Tolly Griffy at Fairview. Several attended a ball game at Willisburg Sunday after Laura Scruggs returned from Prooxeville. Mr Savor Seypssent attended a clinic. Mr Newton spent Sunday with his father at St. Mr Igre Noel and wife and child spent Sunday with father Noel at Sycamore Valley. Samuel Seulia and others spent Tuesday in Springgell. Mr Sabe Coulter and wife visited near Willisburg Sunday with George Kedifye family. Mr Otis Harmon visited friends and relatives in Willisburg Sunday. The ice cream supper in W Bailey Friday ended with merriment. Oph Settles line Pitch Goudy were in town Sunday. Mr Tom Meilroy spent Sunday with Mrs Sim Odor. Mr Charlie Kays spent one day last week with brother Sol Kays at this place. Death visited Rev J A Sims August 18 taking his son by typhoid fever. he leaves a wife.

Harvie ‘Eachman Claudio Royalty Ter Ed Montge Prooxeville Savor Olin Newton Spe Igre Noel Noel Sycamore Valley Samuel Seulia Springgell Sabe Coulter Spd Sen Seeil Molle Shielliss Ceorgs Kedifye Willisbures Otis Harmon Wits Friends S. Bailey Oph Tom Meilroy simOdor Charlie Kays Ci Fotl Crother Sol Kays J. A. Sims Jas Dhie Masters Robers Johnny Blanford Louisville Ceslaug, McIntire Hillary McIntire Charlestown Mass Lettic Bryan Nelson Equety Anna Bell Blanford Miss Dela Teresia Blanforé Sim ‘Daniel Lebanon Jim Moogomery Jack Holy Cross Tom Wheatledy Twimar Keane Bardstown Jam Kidwel Rosco Brown Tne Soria Mitchell Katherine Bos Nein St Tatham Springs Nancy Goff Annie Goff Cordon Philos Saturdtey Hatenets Monje Griffey Vette Sayles Suzane George Hays Willisburg Loyd Simpson Vendang

Northwest coal famine worsens as imports fail to meet demand

The article notes severe coal shortages in the Northwest driven by growing population and rail demand. It cites dwindling Canadian supplies, long freight hauls from Nova Scotia, and expectations of 40 percent shortages already evident. Rail expansion and new settlements will heighten coal use and strain resources.

Northwest Australia Japan Canada Alberta Nova Scotia Montana Wyoming Dakotas Washington Oreon Idaho Utah Arizona Nevada California St. Paul Seattle Peen

Sunday with voy at Walnut Mrs W two Gammack daughter

A long local update mentions family visits in Grover, Louisville, and Charlestown, community gatherings, and notices of illness. It notes Eva Uncapher’s cure with D Kings New Discovery, several bereavements including Mr Henry Gresn and Mr Billy Holderman, and social events like a moonlight party and a Jack picnic amidst stormy weather.

Public Sale Notice From Kentucky Farm Near Springfield Road

Public sale advertised near Springfield on the turnpike about six miles from Springfield. The farm covers 15 acres with good tillable land, several barns and a two well water system with springs. Terms disclosed day of sale or by inquiry to F Payne Foringtied Ky. B D Noe Front.

Coe Heuss Springfield F. Payne Foringtied B.D

Book Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Select Volumes

A newspaper notice announces reductions on a set of books including a 600 pound lot and a 1 pound item at specified percentages. Discounts are described as 50 cents for some items and 10 percent for others. Subscriptions for The Sun are advertised at $1.00 per year.

Telephone Company Promises Wide Southern States Coverage

Long distance lines and telephones of this Company enable you to talk almost anywhere in Southern Indiana Southern Illinois Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana. We can put you in quick and satisfactory communication with the people of this great section of the country. We solicit your patronage, Rates reasonable, Equipments and facilities unsurpassed.

Indiana Illinois Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana

White Hall Social Notes and Local Visits

White Hall updates include Hays buying 4 head of Wm Graham and 20 head of stock ewes at 7 per head. Bonds by Warner and G D Shewmaker add 96. Willie Hughes of Willisburg visits cousin Clay Shewmaker and Mrs Divine and children return from Mercer county. Harrison Steele visits daughter near Harrodsburg. Church goers Cooksey attend Battle church and dine with Willie Hays family. Loyd Cooksey visits uncle Labe Cooksey. Maggie Foster of Bardstown visits sister Ellen Busby. Ellen Busby visits GW Wester. Rose Hill Earl Cheatham and Miss Jimmie Seale attend with Misses Alice and Busby.

Hays Oaught Wm Graham Ewes Ea L Warner G. D. Shewmaker Menbunte Oead Willie Hughes Willisburg Clay Shewmaker Divine Mercer County Harrison Steele Harrodsburg

Pitman sues railroad for 10000 damages in Marion Circuit Court

Frank Pitman formerly a brakeman for the Louis ee and Nashville Railroad sues the company in Marion Circuit Court for 10000 damages claiming injuries from attempting to board a moving train at the depot on July 28, 1906. He alleges a broken leg three broken ribs and facial and body bruising. Also notices list farms selling Chester White pigs and Southdown bucks in Grundy and Valley Hill areas.

Enterprise Frank Pitman Louisee and Nashville Railroad Marion Pitman Chester Goddard Grundy Valley Hill Southdown Bucks

Local Notes From Community Settlements And Visits

Long Run notes report Mr Harve Key confined while starting for Lick Springs Indiana with friends and wife in hope of a cure. George C Martin of Princeton visits friends here. Lee Staton and wife spent Sunday with Will and Mrs Stuart near Aliceton. Polly Isham and Miss Floseie were guests at Cocanougher Tuesday. Miss Tisha Carpenter visited Georgia Cocanougher. Two Coyle children fever but improving. Gracie Cocanougher and Katy visit near Springfield. School progresses under Frank Hardin in his first year. Rev T B Roberts began a tent meeting at Rose Tast Tuesday. George Cocanougher raised six bushels onions on a 15 by 21 foot plot and wheat heads yield explains the poor crop.

Harve Key Texas Lick Springs Orange County Ind George C. Martin Princeton Lee Staton Will Stuart Aliceton Polly Isham Miss Floseie John ‘ Cocanougher Tisha Carpenter Georgia Cocanougher J M_ Coyle Gracie Cocanougher Katy Springfield Prank Hardin Hardin T. B. Roberts Wil Rose Tast George Cocanougher

Property for Sale with Multiple Kentucky Acreage Listings

Several land parcels offered for sale including 200 acres with 80 acres bottom by Chaplin River at 25 per acre, 218 acres in Washington County six miles from Perryville at 30, 120 acres near Cardwell at 4,000, 216 acres near Washington County village at 45, 247 acres near Salvisa suitable for crops at 7,500, 200 acres near McAfee at 68, 309 acres in Allen County with 40 percent payment in one year or 10,000 in two years, and a Livery Stable with 10 room house and stock at 6,000, plus a blacksmith shop listed at 900.

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