Tragic Death Of William Orkies In Saloon Shooting
The Louisville Times reports William Orkies aged thirty, a blacksmith from 2005 Seventh Street, was accidentally shot by his friend John Riley at 1885 Seventh Street saloon. Orkies died instantly from a .38 caliber bullet to the forehead as Riley, a bartender, claimed no intent. Witnesses include Thomas Munford and A Arnold. Riley surrendered. murder charged. The scene drew a large crowd. coroner and undertaker notified. Orkies, formerly of Louisville, had been married there. funeral attendance was large. The Sun extends sympathy. the killer is said to be despondent and watched. The article notes typhoid illness of Dr. W. R. Thompson.
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William Orkies
Henry Orkies
Louisville Times
Seventh Street
Kentucky Wagon Works
John Riley
Riley & Miller's
Riley
Browning
Sullivan
Thomas Munford
A. Arnold
Orkies
Wickham
Groves
Daughert
McElliott
Preaching By Rev Williams At Local Baptist Church
Rev Williams will fill the pulpit at the Baptist church on the first Sunday in September. He is currently in Colorado but will arrive in Springfield early next week.
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Williams
The
Baptist Church
Colorado
Springfield
Central Association Baptist Meet Set in Springfield
On September 8 and 9 the Central Association of Baptist will gather in Springfield. Officials expect a large, historic meeting with broad participation and significant discussions.
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Central Association of Baptist
Springfield
Death claims John Shewmaker in Ca ny section
Last Saturday night about midnight John Shewmaker died after a brief illness from a paralysis stroke. He was seventy five, lifelong resident of the county, known and liked by all, and a member of Mackville Methodist church. Funeral services were held Monday at Mackville with interment at Wilksburg. He leaves a wife and nine children. He was brother to Cal Showmaker, a well known stock man.
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John Shewmaker
Canary Section
Wilksburg
The Man of the Hour opens in The Sun
The Sun begins the opening chapters of The Man of the Hour promising one of its best stories. Readers are urged not to miss the start and to read the early chapters in this issue.
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the Sun
Man of the Hour
Sun
Union Tobacco Society formed by regional growers
Bowling Green Ky Aug 20 The Union Tobacco Society brings together all Kentucky Tennessee Indiana and Ohio tobacco growers associations with 300 delegates. F G Ewing named chairman and Clarence Lebus secretary. Nine directors elected from member organizations plus extra directors for larger pools. Louisville to host principal office and a $1,000,000 indebtedness limit.
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Bowling Green
Union Tobacco Society
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
Ohio
C. M. Hanna
M. C. Rankin
Dark Tobacco Growers’ Association
Old River Association
New Green River Association
Stemmers’ Association
Onesucker Association
Burley Tobacco Society
Indiana Tobacco Growers’ Association
Ohio Tobacco Society
Wisconsin Tobacco Association
F. G. Ewing
Clarence Lebus
Joel B. Fort
W.C
Louisville
United States
Tobacco Association
Messrs. McChord
Lebus
Instrumental Music in the Church Questioned in Kentucky Letter War
Springfield Ky August 24 1908 Mr Rogers Gore Editor The Sun Springfield Ky Dear Sir I enclose a communication from Eld J A Simms Willisburg Ky July 8 He asks me to answer He says next issue of The Sun will print our arguments to sustain instrumental music in church worship I reply and present points He cites Ephesians 519 and Matthew 2630 against playing organ and argues it harms congregational singing and causes church division He asks for further reply and signs off Brother in Christ J A Simms
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Springfield
Rogers Gore
the Sun
Eld
J. A. Simms
Willisburg
Puble
Jay D, Burns
Christ
Miss Earth Rubel Recital at Springfield Opera House
The Sun prints the program for Miss Earth Rubel’s recital to be held next Tuesday evening at the Springfield Opera House. Tickets are on sale at the Red Cross Drug Store. A large crowd is expected and the paper urges buy now for a musical treat.
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the Sun
Miss Earth Rubel
Springfield Opera House
Red Cross
Miss Rubel
Springfield
Deaths at St Catherine's claim two long serving sisters
Sister Mary Raymond died at St Catherine's Sunday night at 9 of complications and burial followed on Monday. She was 60, had served thirty five years at the community and led as Superior of the Lowell Mass convent before moving to Kentucky. Sister Mary Lawrence, 59, a long time member of the order, died after months with tuberculosis and was interred at St Catherine's Saturday.
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Mary Raymond
St. Catherines
Kentucky
Lowell
Mass
New York
Mary Lawrence
Blanford
Joseph Fillatreau
Republicans Join Bryan and Kern Club in Fullerton
In Fullerton Kentucky on August 21 the Bryan and Kern Club formed Saturday doubled its membership at a meeting last night. Five lifelong Republicans and two Republican first voters joined. A Bryan photograph was purchased and speeches by the Great Commoner highlighted each gathering. President Bruce, a converted Republican, is set to speak next Thursday night. Later Mr. Kehoe, the congressional candidate, will be invited to address the club.
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Fullerton
Bryan and Kern Club
Bruce
Kehoe
Congress
Buy of Fine Farm Near Town by W D Claybrooke
Mr. W D Claybrooke bought the 296 acre farm of H W D Stiles near town for 75 dollars per acre. Possession will be January first. The property is described as a desirable home and a convenient location for Claybrooke who has a law office in Springfield. Stiles is in Nelson county today seeking a new farm location.
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W. D. Claybrooke
H. WD. Stiles
Claybrooke
Springfield
Stiles
Nelson County
Death of Rev Father M A McFeeley shocks county
The Rev Father M A McFeeley of the Dominican order died of dropsy Saturday afternoon at St Mary and Elizabeths Hospital. His body lay in state at Louis Bertrand church with thousands viewing. A solemn requiem mass followed the office for the dead and sermon by Rev Father Clark.
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St. Rose’s Cemetery
Springfield
Washington County
Father McFeeley
New Orleans
Spring Hill College
Mobile
Ala
St. Louis Bertrand Church
St. Rose’s Convent
M. A. McFeeley
Louisville
Sts. Mary and Elizabeth's Hospital
Louis Bertrand
Incent de Paul Society
Fathers Clark
Flood
McKernan
Winn
Christmas
Eugene Flood
Father McKernan
Father Christmas
St. Louis Bertrand Convent
Pather Clark
Con
Diphtheria Reported in Glasgow Kentucky
Glasgow Kentucky August twenty first two more diphtheria cases were reported this morning a child in the Pick Wilson family and another in the Rigdon family are ill this brings eight total in the immediate area with four earlier cases of which two children died and two recovered health officers are trying to halt further spread as many children have already been exposed and may fall ill
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Glasgow
Pick Wilson
Rigdon
Successful Institute Concludes Five Day County Meeting
The Teachers Institute of Washington County ended after five days in the Graded School building. Supt. Bush and Prof. Noe led a highly successful event, with Mrs. Mengel urging school beautification and the formation of a School Improvement League. A new league was organized, and resolutions praised the new Kentucky school law and funding while supporting first-class certificates. An open meeting featured Prof. Noe on Peals of Life, Supt. Bush on the law, and notable music from a large audience.
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Teachers’ Institute of
Washington County
Bush
Noe
J. T. C. Noe
Herbert Mengel
Lawsville
Court House
Supt. Bush
New School
Prof. Colgin
Tragic Accident Shoots McChord Boy Near Willisburg
A colored boy named McChord was shot in the head by Berry Graves on the Willisburg Pike near Mr Will Merrit’s home. Graves, about sixteen, was revolving the chamber of a long barrel .38 pistol when it discharged, striking McChord in the brain. The injured boy, about twelve, died two hours later.
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McUhord
Willisburg Pike
Will Merrit
Berry Graves
Saad
McChord
Reunion of Claybrooke Family Near Texas
A reunion of the Claybrooke family will be held at the home of Mr. J. R. Claybrooke near Texas next Friday. All family members are invited and expected to attend.
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Claybrooke
J. R. Claybrooke
Texas
Four Appointments Planned for State University Education Dept
The County Superintendent may appoint four people to the Educational Department of State University before September 1. See Supt. Bush at once for particulars.
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Department of State University
Supt. Bush
Baptist Church Planned for Willisburg
The Baptist community in Willisburg plans to build a church soon. A meeting will be held next Sunday to seek subscriptions and support for the project. Friends of the movement are confident of success.
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Willisburg
Friends of the Movement
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Lousville
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W. R. Thompson
Mackville
Rev. Williams
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Organization OF Tobacco Farmers
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Apostle
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Fine Farm
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