Tragic death of Geo Bake struck by Springfield train
Geo Bake, a well known colored man about forty five, was run over and killed by the Springfield passenger train last Saturday night at Mullican's crossing one mile north of town. The engine passed over his breast and severed his limbs, leaving his body in two parts. The death likely resulted from him sleeping on the tracks. the engineer and fireman learned of the accident only after section foreman Capt. Johnson found the remains. Also notes on local newspaper editor J. Rogers Gore and a post office list of uncalled letters for the week ending December 27, 1904, including Hattie Cozart Fannie Fogle Hattie Hardesty John L Hudson Laura Morris Will M Shuter A Waters.
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Geo. Bake
Springfield
Mullican's Crossing
Town
Johnson
Hattie Cozart
Fannie Fogle
Hattie Hardesty
John L. Hudson
Laura Morris
Will M. Shuter
Sears
United States
Declamatory Contest at Springfield High School
The declamatory contest at Springfield High School in the Opera House drew a large, pleased audience last Friday. Prizes were awarded by Prof. Colvin to Lymen Barber for Gladiators and Miss Stella Simms for The First Settler's. Attendee satisfaction reigned as Mr. Waller delivered a witty, well received speech. A separate item notes a rock thrown at Robertson Bros store by Wilson Canter damaged plate glass, likely increasing insurance costs and repair trouble.
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Springfield High School
Opera House
the Sun
Colvin
Lymen Barber
Stella ‘Simms
Waller
Bill Nye
Robertson Bros
Wilson Canter
Sarge
Bros
Shelby Sentinel Reports Sun Editor Contact
The Shelby Sentinel notes that the Springfield Sun sent its first issue to the office last week and the editors are extending a gesture of welcome and cooperation with the Springfield paper.
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Shelby Sentinel
Springfield ‘Sun
Train Wreck Near Woodlawn Halts Noon Service
A noon passenger train derailed one mile beyond Woodlawn as rails spread on the grade to Big Beech Bridge. Five passengers were aboard. a Black woman suffered a severe back sprain but all others escaped serious injury. Fifty yards of track destroyed. wreck forced cancellation of the noon train and delayed the evening run into the night.
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Springfield
Woodlawn
Big Beech Bridge
High School Notes and Christmas at the School
An old fashioned Christmas tree donated by teachers lights up the school as students sing and recite. The Declamatory contest impressed all, with cheers for perseverance and courage. John C and others are praised for spirit, while plans note county students visiting after holidays and eager year-end records. Chief reporters McChord McElroy Ray Stell Simms.Gosaips
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John
Jase
En Ad
John C
Sprig
Unus
Theatoe Co
McChord
Prize News for The Sun One Dollar Contest Opens
The Sun invites all county residents to submit news items for the next issue with a one dollar prize for the best contribution. Open to all correspondents and readers, prompts include farm yields, local happenings, deaths, marriages, or any event in Springfield. Submit typed on one side labeled prize news with name and address.
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the Sun
The
Sun
Springfield
Poverty to Wealth Inspiring ad tale of Sears sales rise
The article recounts R W Sears of Sears Roebuck & Co building a mail order empire from a $0 start. He explains advertising as methodical testing, persistent reinvestment, and consistent delivery of goods, stressing talk of the United States and keeping promises to gain lasting customer trust.
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R. W. Sears
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Fulton and Desphines Streets
Chicago
Sears
Trade ads emphasize value and clear guarantees
In a Chicago Post report E T Gundlach explains ads target the right goods and prices to secure steady trade. He favors simple direct wording, avoids exaggeration, and promises money back if customers are not satisfied.
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E.T. Gundlach
Chicago Post
The Last Stroke Counts Advertisement Insight
A quote on ads and consumer draw shows the final push matters most. It suggests that many ads merely prep customers, while the last stroke completes the sale and brings customers to the establishment. The saying echoes the idea that persistence in advertising pays off.
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Benjamin Wool
Advertising Momentum Drives Business Success
A compact reflection on advertising, comparing commercial persistence to a speeding train. It suggests that without continuous effort, even strong momentum fades, while sustained downhill momentum fuels ongoing growth and visibility for enterprises.
Military Problems and Port Arthur Firelight Pudding
A discussion on modern long range guns and fortress defense notes Russian endurance at Port Arthur. It contrasts siege theory with actual tactics and the role of detonation, searchlights and rifles in delaying assaults. The piece ends with a period recipe for Old Virginia plum pudding with detailed ingredients and cooking method.
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Port Arthur
Jesson
Hogs Stolen Near Stringtown Barn
Thieves entered the barn of Mr. C. W. Muir near String Town on Tuesday night and drove away about eighteen hogs. Mr. Muir reports no trace of the animals at this time.
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C. W. Muir
Stringtown
Muir
Annual Banquet at Springfield Lodge No 50 F and A M
The Springfield Lodge No. 50 celebrated its annual banquet in the Wal ton dining parlor with 120 guests and guests of wives or friends. Mrs. Thompson decorated, McChord led as toastmaster, and the toasts praised Masonry, the Ladies, courtship and campaigning, new members, and the lodge’s vigor and membership.
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Springfield Lodge No
Walton
B. J. Hardin
Masonry
Brotherhood of Man
W. F. Grigaby
W. F. Neikirk
D. Claybrooke
R. F. Sutton
Geo. Colvin
Christmas Trade In Springfield Runs Through Busy Season
Merchants reported record demand in Springfield with streams of buyers. Large stocks were exhausted before Christmas Eve and replenished by daily phone orders as buyers sought bargains amidst continuing supplies.
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Springfield
Severe Injury From Undertaker Wagon Accident
Mr. W. T. Leachman suffered severe bruising after a quick-start from the undertaker's wagon in Wharton & Tapp livery stable. He fell to the floor, struck his right side, but no bones were broken and his heart is not seriously affected. The incident occurred while awaiting arrangements to transport remains from Mullican's crossing to town.
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W. T. Leachman
Wharton & Tapp
Mullican's Crossing
Geo. Bake
Hart
Tobacco Sales Boost as American Tobacco Co. Buys Large Cargo
Weather has favored handling of tobacco as demand rises. American Tobacco Co. inked a deal for 150000 pounds last week. H. M. Moss purchased sizable crops from H. D. Stiles for 30000 pounds and Turner Derringer for 25000 pounds. James H. Hagin expanded to 580 acres and increased stock holdings.
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American Tobacco Co
Anevice
H. M. Moss
H. D. Stiles
Prom Turner Derringer
Mie
James H. Hagin
Oes Ieee Enon Aa
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Tara Capy
Mr. Gore
Bardstown
Bro. Gore
C. F. Russell
Spingfield, Kentucky
John S. McElroy
Ruth Ray
Stell Simms
Chief Gosaips
Joe Mansfield
South
Kentucky Standard
Masonic Lodge
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