McChord Nominated by Washington County Democrats
A Democratic delegate convention in Springfield nominates W C McChord by acclamation for Representative. The meeting endorses Kentucky Governor Beckham for Senate, S W Hager for State ticket and Rogers Gore for State Senator, with party leaders Mayes, W H Miller, Gro Edelene overseeing proceedings.
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Washington County
Court House
Springfield
W. C. McChord
McChord
Claybrooke
the Sun
Ellis Steel
Mackville
Thad Cheatham
Democratic County Executive Committee
J. C. W. Beckham
Kentucky
Commonwealth
United States Senate
Rogers Gore
Mayes
H Miileurn
Gro Edelen
Thieves Raid Russell's Chicken Roost Near Berea Church
Local report states thieves raided Mr Russell's chicken roost near Berea church last week. They allegedly stole between two hundred fifty and three hundred towels and possibly used a wagon to haul away the loot. The culprits are thought to come from a neighboring county.
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Harrodsburg
Wm Russell
Berea
Russell
Frank James Travels Through Nelson County Toward Bullitt Fair
Noted ex outlaw Frank James passed through Nelson County en route to Samuels Depot and will visit friends for a few weeks. He plans to attend the Bullitt Fair next Thursday drawing many old-timers to the event.
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Shepherdsville
Frank James
Bardstown
Samuels Depot
Nelson County
Bullitt
Frank James Visits Nelson County Recalling James Boys Era
Frank James, described as a model citizen, visits Samuels in Nelson County. His stay echoes the James brothers' daring exploits from years past, reminding locals of the outlaw family’s history and notoriety in Missouri.
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Frank
Nelson
Courier-Journa
Frank James
Ciiz
Samuels
Nelson County
James Boys
Large crowd gathers peacefully on county court day
A Springfield crowd assembled Monday for county court day. Citizens report the gathering orderly with no drinking and strong restraint. Merchants note trade activity remained good during the event.
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Couty Court
Springfield
Royal Entertainment at McGill Country Home Party
Mr and Mrs SG McGill hosted a large gathering at their country home on Thursday August 22 honoring their children Misses Mattie Nell and Messrs Arthur Ralph. Guests enjoyed Japanese lanterns, punch, dancing, promenading, a band, and pink and white ices and cakes. Souvenir cards matched the color scheme. many attendees were listed in attendance including Miss Nell McGill Miss Gillian VanArsdale Katharine Cain Bertha Haydon Flora Mudd Mattie McGill Arthur McGill and Richard Spalding among others.
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SG McGill
Mattie
Nell Jand
Arthur
Ralph
McGill
Esses
Nell McGill
Gillian VanArsdale
Katherine Cain
Bertha Haydon
Flora’ Mudd
Mattie McGill
Arthur McGill Richard Spalding
Ollie Barber
Mabe’Thompson
Nana'c Thompson
Lillian VanArsdale
Harvey VanArsdale
Lavania O'Connor
Eilen Gregory
Mary Haydon
Eunice Nan Frances Martin
Mamie Donnelly
Mamie Knott
Ollie Morton
Lillie Anderson
Katie Asin
Flora Mudd
Myrtle Price
Mabel Price
Jennie Price
Mariiaret Spalding
Catherine Spalding Peart
Edelen
Stella
Simms
Florence! Malingly
Allie Huston
Nellie Andrews
Edés Mc
Laughlin Finger
Nelli¢ Green
Eddie Shader
Sarah Simms
Hla Simms
Florente Lyons
Aura Bak
Mary
B. Gibbs
Béssie Campbell
Pear
Campbell Cecehg Simms
Margac McChord
Lise Durrett
Sharier Suean
Katherine Russell
Messrs
John Polin
Ore
Janarsdale
Pete Shehan
See Polin
Prank
Willett
Hugh Led Smith
State Course of Study Aids Rural School Reform
The article urges uniform use of the State Board of Education approved course of study across county schools. It stresses teachers must align classifications, supplement texts with practical drills, and plan daily programs. It notes staffing limits and suggests consolidating districts for multi teacher schools, with detailed guidance for recitations and inspections.
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State Board of Education
Ian
Ceca
Lev
Arovas
Stree
Sumpty Evers
Jon
Independents Bid For 1906 Burley Crop In Market Talk
Independent buyers offered a pound for 5 000 hogsheads of Grade KK burley tobacco but the Board of Control refused to sell that amount separately. They urged bidders to unite for a single bid on the entire crop to be sold soon. Farmers in the burley district view the move as a possible victory against a strong trust.
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Messing
Manchester
Board of Control
Breagn
Burley
The
Sun
Washington County Fair Opens Under Favorable Prospects
The Washington County Fair opens with the Fair Association predicting large crowds and daily attendance. The Thursday to Saturday program is set to attract visitors with exhibits and events. A separate obituary notes the passing of a local resident after a period of illness, with funeral services held at Mackville Christian Church and burial in Swern Cemetery.
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Washington County
Nic Association
Tate
Ze Sour
Jackville Sacorday Aighe
Amos
Mackville
Thristian Church
Mackville Sylauldes
Swern
Sandey
Republins Senatoriat Asimet Convention Schedule
The committee calls county conventions for Monday Sept to nominate a candidate for the State Senate. A district convention will follow at Lebanon on Sept 4 to make the nomination.
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Republins
Senatoriat Asimet Committee
Lebanon
State Senate
Farmers Institute to Hold Joint Meeting in Springfield
A county Local meeting in Springfield at the Court House last Saturday arranged a joint gathering with the Farmers Institute set for September 18 and 19. Rogers Gore presided in President Will Nally’s absence as plans to invite U S of E speakers and possibly a brass band were formed. A second county Local meeting is slated for September 7 at 2 pm with a call for full local representation.
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Court House
Springfield
Farmers Institute
Will Nally
Indiana
Rogers Gore
Brown and Thurman Live Stock Sale Near Springfield
Brown and Thurman announce a live stock sale at Judge I H Thurman’s farm near Springfield on Monday September 9. Lunch is served 1 1:30 with sale starting 12:30. Six registered Angus bull calves and six registered Angus cows, ten head of horses including yearlings and two-year-olds, work mules, mule colts, Duroc Jersey hogs, Jennets with Jack at foot will be offered. See page ad in this issue of Sun.
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Brown & Thurman
I. H. Thurman
Springfield
Jack
Fredericksburg Beats St Rose In Ball Game
Pregencksburg and St Rose played on the Springfield ball ground Monday with Fredericksburg winning 7 to 2. Van Dyke and Derringer pitched effectively to secure the victory. A prize drawing at Frederick’s on Saturday, September 21 benefits Holy Trinity.
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Pregencksburg
St. Rose
Bate
Springfield
Fredericksburg
van Dyke
Derringer
Prenic
Fredericksown
Holy Trinity Feor
Good Show Features Wolves at Opera House
Jon s tail to see Siberian wolves will appear on streets next Thursday the 29th in the Daniel Boone on the Trail production at the Opera House. The company of 20 metropolitan players includes bears and real Indians in a realistic pioneer era show with a climactic rescue and a tense fight scene. Vaudeville acts precede the drama with ticket prices 25 and 35 cents.
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Jon
Daniel Boone
Opera
Boone
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