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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
5
Local items list residents and visitors over Thanksgiving week. Col John B Wathen and many others from Lebanon Louisville Bardstown Danville and Perryville are noted visiting relatives attending events or traveling to see family.
A public sale listing items from Mrs. C. R. Cheatham on her farm one mile west of Willisburg Kentucky. Auction includes mare in foal aged twelve, two geldings four years old, fifty sheep, one milk cow, various livestock, farming implements, household and kitchen furniture. Terms cash for ten dollars or less, six months credit on larger sums with notes and security. Special judge Hon John W. Lewis noted a heavy Whitley county docket. S. M. Campbell, Auctioneer.
Antioch notes a week of visits among locals including Mrs. Elisha White and Will Gordon of Tatham Springs. Ada Snider returns from Bloomfield and Pearl Snider from visiting a cousin. A candy party honors Pearl and Ada Snider. Two month old Tollie Griffy dies from whooping cough. burial at Parrview cemetery. Continuous visits include Miss Belle Hatchett and Effie Snider. A Snider gathering hosts relatives I P Johnson and Ed Sparrow visit Stinnett. L E Sweazy and wife stay with May Sweazy in Green Chapel.
Indications point to an early sale of the Burley Pool as negotiations continue between the American Tobacco Co. representatives and the Board of Control at Lexington. The Society appears to control the situation, with plans to establish handling houses and market tobacco locally at cost, benefiting Washington county growers.
Southern School of Telegraphy offers a life scholarship in telegraphy, typing and railroad work reduced to 45 dollars with 250 dollars railroad fare paid. Programs last 4 to 6 months with guaranteed positions paying 45 to 65 dollars monthly. Newnan GA promises pleasant climate and good board as a selling point with a free 64 page catalog.
James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky touts youthfulness at eighty and recounts living through ages to 152 under a tale of longevity. He praises Electric Bitters after six bottles say his kidney troubles vanished, claiming the cure is the greatest on earth. Claims 16 year old vigor and a cure-all tone percolates the piece, with local social notes following.
A historical ad describes salves clogging pores and failing to reach inner skin while endorsing oil of wintergreen liquid cures. It touts D D D Prescription as effective, with a special offer of a large trial bottle at 25 cents from Hay don Robertson in Springfield Kentucky.
A witty crowd pleaser features a parade of stylish performers in gleaming gowns. The cast delivers bright singing, clever lines, and breezy dance numbers, drawing cheers for charm and energy.
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