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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
1
A nostalgic verse describes the small hometown paper as imperfect yet comforting. It notes the sheet shares local news from Punkiy Row parties to crop prospects, and keeps readers posted on who’s up or down, offering mood lifting amid broader newspaper fare.
Washington dispatch reports President Taft has appointed Hon. C. C. McChord of Louisville and Springfield as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission for a seven year term at $10,000 annually. McChord, a former Kentucky Railroad Commissioner and author of a rate law, won broad endorsements from railroad officials and Kentucky lawmakers. He takes office January 1 and will reside in Washington.
Wm P Kelly Sr, a Civil War veteran of the 10th Kentucky Regiment under Col Harlan, died at his Litsey home on Monday morning aged 82 from senility. He was buried at St Rose cemetery after funeral services at St Rose church. He never married and is survived by two brothers J N Kelly and Thos Kelly and a sister Mrs Janes in Texas. he was among the county’s best loved elders and the last but one surviving member of his company in the area.
Postmaster General Hitchcock previews a limited rural parcels post as a step toward a nationwide system. He will ask Congress to authorize deliveries on rural routes of parcels up to eleven pounds and to fund a inquiry to gauge business volume before expanding nationally.
The 1910 census shows Kentucky up 66 percent since 1900, yet the state faces stagnation in roads, prisons, taxes, and literacy. The piece cites Goebel era violence, night-riding, feudal conflict, and lagging railroads while urging real reform and a sober state pride. It ends with a Health Society meeting notice for Washington County on December 20, 1910, including a lecture by Dr. Carpenter and an illustrated tuberculosis talk at Springfield Opera House.
The Gar load sees rising interest as candidates flood the polls with heavy votes. May Curry leads at Haydon Willett’s. Ella Whitehouse tops votes at Texas Peterson Spalding’s, with Bessie Cocanougher and Myrtle Cocanougher close behind. The final tally and a silver prize are awaited.
An incentive scheme offers 500 votes for each 31.00 paid on old The Sun subscriptions and 1000 votes for each 1.00 paid for new subscribers. Voters are credited when payment occurs at Hayden Willett Store and Peterson Spalding Store with additional votes for general stock purchases and jewelry purchases.
On Thursday December 22 the High School Debating Society will stage its annual declamatory contest at the Opera House. Eight contestants compete for a single medal. judges are Lawson of Louisville Sterrett of Lebanon and Fulton of Bardstown. A banquet will follow for the judges.
Trustees teachers and speakers commend the large audience, saying no greater encouragement can be given the student body than such a strong turnout and attention.
Frankfort Kentucky December 4 Relatives of Bad Jake Noble of Breathitt county who killed Jailer Turner at Jackson plan to turn him over to authorities once a death sentence is avoided. Sheriff Hudson says kin may have funded escape or hidden Noble but an agreement could bring him to justice.
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