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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1910
Page
2
A mosaic of witty snippets and observations on topics from aviation and technology to crime and daily life. The passages comment on aeroplanes, air travel, counterfeit currency, milk production, and a prankish tone about social change, work, weather, and newsroom habits. Includes notes on ships, torpedo boats, and public curiosities.
Prominent Lincoln County judge M. C. Saufley died unexpectedly at his home near here after feeding his chickens. Born 1842 in Monticello, he served as county judge from 1870 to 1874, acted as an electoral college member in 1880, and was appointed associate justice of Wyoming Supreme Court until statehood. Survived by his wife and six of eight children. burial at Buffalo cemetery. Services led by Rev. Joseph Ballou and Dr. E. M. Green. Lincoln County’s new courthouse draped in black in his honor.
In Cadetteburg Kentucky prisoners tried to pry loose heavy iron bars to escape while Jailer Debord attended a coroner's inquest. Officers Debord Salyer Harrold and detective Van Hoor confronted the inmates, driving them back. Four murder suspects held without bond. Bob Hammond on a separate floor not involved. The jail is described as one of the state's most secure.
Frankfort Ky Napier Adama clerk of the court of appeals and chairman of the state election commission calls a meeting of the state board of election commissioners to appoint county election commissioners. The board includes Judge C T McDowell Danville Democrat John T Shelby Lexington Republican and Adelph Wells secretary. Each party must nominate three men from every county for selection as county commissioners.
Louisville indicts Joseph Wendling for Alma Kellner’s murder. He sits in Jefferson county jail awaiting October term. Wendling is escorted to police chief Col. H Watson Lindsey's office to view bloody garments believed linked to the crime. He identifies several items as his, but his attorney J Reginald Clements orders silence.
In South Glasgow, Kentucky, a large bald eagle alarmed residents by daily swoops near homes during the game hour, attempting to carry off small children. The bird’s immense size led locals to fear it could abduct a child, and it is believed to have taken lambs and possibly a bird.
At a Lawrenceburg bankers meeting resolutions favored the plan for state bank inspection, determined by Dr. Ben L. Bruner, secretary of state. Banks largely support voluntary inspection to preserve depositor confidence, with a few dissenters. Bruner will send circulars describing the inspection system and the cost-shared contract to banks, to be made public later.
Local reports cover drownings and probate in the region. William Purpeell, a farmer, died in the Nolin River near Webb's Mill while bathing. John G. Carlisle's will is probated in Washington with executor William J. Kehoe. three grandchildren inherit. Crop notes: Bedford wheat yields exceed 40 bushels per acre. Trimble reports good oats and corn. Milton notes a large peach crop shipped at 3400 to 4000 bushels daily, price 1.50 to 2.50 per bushel. Russellville mourns Miss Mallie Mardy at Hopkinsville lunatic asylum. burial near Walnut Grove. Paducah reports Mortis Brennan’s death after threshing accident at New Columbia, IL. Lexington notes National Fox Hunters meet planned at Crab Orchard starting November 18 for a week. Milton announces the Fourth Kentucky Confederate reunion on Sept 29 with leaders Crabb and Turner. Catlettsburg describes a woman's body found in the Ohio River, identified as Mrs Henry Hall. Owensboro reports flood waters revealing many fish, some spoiled for sale. Glasgow records the death of Frank L. Eubank, 85, pioneer farmer and tobacco grower. Bedford hosts Trimble County Farmers Institute Aug 26–27. speakers to be announced. Sergeant industry talks on Cumberland River development. Clark County man Joe Peters injured, losing a leg. Tompkinsville notes federal Confederate reunion just concluded at Splvy, Tenn, with plans for next year.
As heat rises millinery must stay crisp and attractive. White dominates, with black accents for contrast, or white with scarlet blue or green. Black hats appear in thin fabrics like lace and net, while corday and helmet shapes cap the mystery look. A white overlaid black Chantilly lace hat and a white trimmed Milan sailor with white wings showcase airy, practical summer millinery.
The article praises sash styling as a tool to alter height and breadth, recommending shawl style over the shoulders or multiple wraps at the waist. It cites the Scotch tartan look with a plaid scarf and notes draping can conceal garment flaws while highlighting figure, contrasting with the unattractive stiff bow.
A vintage fashion note praises a knee length dress with a Valenciennes lace collar and embroidered bodice. The long sleeves and waist belt echo the skirt’s design, making a pretty useful model suitable for garden parties or river wear. The description references a castrated above version.
An oblong sofa pillow 14 by 20 inches in sunner style, covered in plain heavy weave crash gray. Two inch bands of flowered retuntia run across the pillow, edged with narrow ecru lace. Alternate version uses flowered chintz or ere tonne with figured ecru linen bands, linen lace ends in ecru.
A home sewing trend details a white cross bar dimity negligee with a long kimono style, shawl collar in persian lawn, valenciennes insertion, and flowing sleeves edged with lace. Pink ribbon waist casing ties at the deep front collar, highlighting simple, attractive lingerie.
A pink evening dress features a charming trimming on the sill, a cluster of five roses formed from pink tulle with green tulle stems twisted over thin wire, sewn to the left side of the low neck, adding striking lit touches to elevate the gown.
Mrs M F Clemmer of Sunbury Pa praises Resinol Ointment after failed cures by three doctors and various salves. She reports her baby's face healed in three weeks with Resinol Soap and Ointment, noting rapid relief from itching and eruptions. The ad claims Resinol cures pimples eczema and other skin troubles and offers free skin care booklet from Resinol Chemical Co Baltimore Md.
A city shopper discovers a child’s story in doll house libraries within a department store. Three upscale houses feature miniature libraries, each with a score of tiny books, one titled The Griffin and the Minor Canon. A toy department staffer suggested checking downstairs.
A Philadelphia man recounts seven years of severe leg itching and scarring, losing fifty pounds, and sleepless nights before using Cuticura products. After a course of Cuticura Resolvent, Soap, and Ointment, the symptoms vanished and did not recur for six months. He urges others to try the remedies. Also a quip suggests Nicaraguans may fight rather than eat due to poor cooking, not courage.
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