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Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1906

Page

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Death of R Y McElroy in Lebanon Kentucky

R Yarrett McElroy died December 2 1906 at his Lebanon Kentucky residence in his eightieth year. Funeral services were held December 3 at the Methodist church with Keys Lyons and Prather officiating. He left three children by his first wife Fannie Hardin and two by his second wife Rebecca and R Y Jr. He was born in Washington County and was a successful farmer and stock raiser. He served as president of Citizens National Bank of Lebanon and was active in business and social life. He was survived by his family and approved by the community as a loyal church member and generous donor.

Lebanon R. Yarrett- McElroy Srd Methodist Keys, Lyons and Prather Pleasant Run Church Mr. McElroy Washington County Fannie Hardin Benoni Hardin Pleasant Run Wiz Harriet H. D. Rodman Shelby County Alice I. H.thurman Robert Hardin McElroy Montgomery James Adams Fment Rebecca Ry., Jr McElroy Harvey McElroy R. Y Hugh McElroy Kentucky Springfield Mathew Walton R. Y. McElroy Citizens National Bank

Louisville Lumbermen Endorse C C McChord for Re Election

The Louisville Lumbermen's Club adopts resolutions endorsing Hon. C. C. McChord for re election to the Kentucky Railroad Commission. They praise his service to shippers including a 25 percent Louisville rate reduction and interchanging switching gains. Also indorsed are McD Ferguson and A T Siler with notices to send copies to supporters and papers.

Lubermen’s Club Louisville Lumbermen’s Club Cer Green Business Men's Protective C. C. McChord Railroad Commission of Kentucky C.c.mcchord Cincinnatti Court of Appeals, of Louisville Lumbermen’s Club Louisville Lumbermen’s Club. First—That We Recognize In the Hon. C. C. McChord United States McChord Ferguson A. T. Siler

McCullom Operated On For Appendicitis In Louisville

Mr James McCullom of Hardins Creek is at St Marys infirmary in Louisville after an appendicitis operation. His wife and two young sons stay with Mrs Grace Waters and Mrs Mahoney as visitors during recovery.

James McCullom Hardins Creek Louisville St. Mary's Infirmary Hardin’s Creek Mias Grace Waters Mahoney

Dueling Tragedies and a Hotel Shooting in Marion County

Mrs Jartidey B Chapman died at her Lebanon home after months of illness. Clara Butler 40 died of Brights disease at Penick home. At Bobbitt Hotel J D Bobbitt shot Butler Mouser in the hand after a dispute over an overcoat. Bobbitt arrested for shooting with intent to kill Mouser arrested on four charges. Both posted bond. trials set for tomorrow.

Falcon Jartidey B. Chapman Clara Butler Bright John H.thompson Penick Bobbitt Hotel J. D. Bobbitt Butler Mouser Mouser Mr. Bobbitt Mr. Mouser

The Sign of the Label on Your Page

A brief note on a visible sign in the left corner of the page titled The Sign of the Label. The piece discusses the label as a mystery device and mentions author Conan Doyle and detective Sherlock Holmes in passing.

Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes Ans Ben

Look at the Label plea for Sun arrears

A Springfield Sun appeal urges readers to pay owed arrears. The speaker, though not an accomplished orator, emphasizes money for home missions and asks citizens to mail payments in an envelope labeled LOOK AT THE LABEL. The talk humorously cites clothing borrowed from a friend and ends with a quirky line about a bird whispering in one ear.

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The Sign of the Label and Holmes Deductions

A column riffs on Sherlock Holmes lessons about poverty and wealth as roots of crime in London. It promotes subscribing for a “moderate income” and advertises The Sign of the Label with a payment offer to readers in Springfield Kentucky.

Sherlock Holmes Conan Davile London Mr. Holms Sherlock Holms Rans Johnnie Jones Springfield

Profitable Gathering Organizes Washington County Union

An A. S. of E locals meeting at the Washington county courthouse elected officers led by President Will Nally and Vice President W B Hatchett to form a county union. Delegates were chosen for the Winchester Convention with state organizer F M Sharpe outlining county work and warehouse funding plans. Farmers discussed pooling crops and a pledge drive to raise about 30000 dollars for a county warehouse, with a follow up meeting set for Thursday night.

A. S. of E Washington County Court House Will Nally Fenwick W. B. Hatchett Mackville HM. O’nan W. C. McChord U. S. of E W. A. Clementa Nally Washington Texas Afteer Pleasant Grove Wednaday

No Lights and Water Shutdown Announced

The Water and Electric Light Company will reset and repair boilers over the next two to three days, requiring about a day and night of plant shutdown. Citizens should conserve water stock, prepare oil lamps, and exercise fire safety during the period.

The Water and Electric Light Company

Edelen Logsdon Wedding At St. Dominic's Church

James Ray Edelen and Lena Logsdon wed at St. Dominic's church with Rev. P F Hennesay officiating. Attendants and ushers named. music by Miss McCabe and colleagues. couple hosted supper at the bride's home. Invitations issued for next wedding of Miss Margaret Ravenall and Mr. Joseph Wilkins Mansfield in Spartansburg, S C.

James Ray Edelen Lena Logsdon St. Dominic's Church P. FP Hennesay Frank Willett John Polin Will Leachman Leo Haydon Miss McCabe Miss Price Gwin Marks J. P. Edelen Margaret Ravenall Joseph Wilkins Mansfield Pice First Presbyterian Spartansburg S.C Mansfield Thin Place South Carolina

Lee Turner Declares Temperance Stance In Campaign

Middlesboro Kentucky November 28 Lee Turner a former Kentucky outlaw famed for the Quarter House declares himself for temperance and plans several speeches against whiskey in Middlesboro and beyond Turner says he never expected to sell whiskey again and will aid the anti liquor cause his speech follows a notorious past including the 1902 Quarter House siege where six of his men and two officers died and Turner fled to Tennessee before later being captured and tried

Middlesboro Lee Turner Hae Sam Kentucky Itry Tamagi Stey Lee A. Turner Kentucky-Tennessee State Line Bell County Lee Turner Tennessee

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Louisville — Lumbermen C. C McChord Marion County A. S. of E's Wight Warehouse Wight Edelen Logsdon Ravenall-Mansfield the Outlaw
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