Local Notes Mention Lost Purses Cattle Deals and New Stores
Local notes report a lost dark brown chain purse with gold eyeglasses and a silver engraved thimble, with a liberal reward for return to Miss Jennie Claybrooke. It also covers Mrs. James Gray selling an undivided interest in Chaplin Tunnel Mill property, Ben F. Simms buying cattle in Chicago to stock Bardstown distilleries, John C. Shader opening a grocery, and remodeling at Wood & Wells.
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J. C
Jennie Claybrooke
James Gray
Chaplin Tunnel Mill
Mooresville
Chaplin
Ben F. Simms
B. F. Simms & Co
Chicago
Bardstown
Mattingly
Edlen
Nelson County
For Sale Graphophone Cheap By W P Lawrence Springfield
For Sale there is a good American Graphophone offered cheaply by W P Lawrence in Springfield. The note hints at a local context with small talk about a Sun newspaper and neighborly sharing. Bailey Pinkston harvested tobacco from one acre weighing 2040 pounds and sold it at 12 cents per pound, prompting questions about the earnings. Miss Della Virgin visited J H Gray's family last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Trent
Evan Crow
Bailey Pinkston
Della Virgin
J. H. Gray
Mayes Family Reports Satisfaction With Hendersonville Move
A Sun letter from J. R. Mayes details the family's move to Hendersonville North Carolina. They are well pleased with the new home and report their daughter's health improving. The note also mentions the weather there has been inclement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.R. Mayes
Hendersonville
N. C
Aaron Phoed
Miss Della Buckman Enters Novitiate in Dominican Order
Miss Della Buckman leaves tomorrow for St Catherine Academy to begin novitiate preparation for joining the Order of Saint Dominic. She is the daughter of Mr R A Buckman and is praised for fine character as she starts this new life with many friends’ good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Buckman
St. Catherine Academy
Order of St. Dominic
Miss Buckman
R. A. Buckman
Notice To Debtors Involving Local Grocer H M O Nan Jr
Notice to debtors states H M O Nan Jr has discontinued his grocery business and his accounts are placed in collection. Indebted patrons are asked to settle at the office. Also notes Mrs Lucinda Mellroy from Hillsboro recently returned from Illinois visit with daughter at Westervelt Ill and may relocate there in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. O'Nan, Jr
Lucinda Mellroy
Hillsboro
Westervelt, Ill
McIlroy
Illinois
Farmers cheer Burley Tobacco prospects in Washington County
In Prathers Creek the Burley Tobacco Company favors farmers with promising prospects. Praise is given to Mr. McChord for his work on behalf of farmers. Local social visits occur as G. T. Mays returns from Springfield with Board of Supervisors news. A musical at David Yankey’s home, illness updates on James Best, and visits between Gravel Switch and Texas relatives are noted. Bro Brewer preaches at Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burley Tobacco Company
Washington County
McChord
G. T. Mays
Springfield
Julia Arnold
Malvina Wycoff
David Yankey
James Best
John Riley
Gravel Switch
Bettie Young
Texas
Will Riley
Bro. Brewer
Bethel
Reduced coal sale to wind up last year’s business
We offer all coal on hand at cash price with one cent added for town delivery. Coal guaranteed first class and free from dust. All debtors urged to call and settle at once.
For Sale Near Springfield Kentucky Homes and Farm
Desirable east Springfield home in a good neighborhood near Graded School with large lot and garden and ample water. Also a 14 acre farm with improvements near Springfield. Property dividable into two acre parcels fronting a pike. Terms easy. W P Lawrence Springfield Ky Public Sale Feb 4 at 1 o'clock offer of household goods at residence High Street Miss Etten O Gara
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
W. P. Lawrence
High Street
Wood & Campbell books to be placed in attorney’s hands
Notice states the books of Wood & Campbell will be placed in the hands of an attorney the first of January and urges settlements to save costs. Also notes removal of a harness and shoe shop to a former box ball alley room in C. A. Thompson property by T. L. Parrott. A red heifer weighing about 650 pounds is lost with reward offered by A. L. Litsey of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood & Campbell
Searcy
C. A. Thompson
T. L. Parrott
A. L. Litsey
Texas
Local Personal Notes Highlight Frankfort Visits
A stream of short notes records residents and visitors in Frankfort this week. Mrs C C McChord stays with friends, County Attorney T Scott Mayes on legal business, Hon W D Claybrooke returns, and Miss Nannie Ray Thurman visits Judge J H Thurman. Several others travel to Louisville, Danville, Lexington, Bardstown, and Chicago or return from trips. Illnesses cited include lagrip and pneumonia, with several local gatherings and euchre events noted among families and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Scott Mayes
Frankfort
Harry O'Nan
Danville
Lexington
Louisville
J. W. Reidel
Nannie Ray Thurman
Lebanon
J. H. Thurman
First of February Opens Mansfield Millinery and More
The First of February finds me installed with the Mansfield in charge of a full line of up-to-date millinery skirts complexion creams pew orders for suits. Stock promises excellence variety and value surpassing former efforts and eclipsing all competition. Special attention to correct shapes materials and prices. I thank friends for past patronage and invite Washington county to call and inspect offerings regardless of purchase.
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The
Mansfield
Sale of St. Rose Farm Parts by Prior Rev Lancesteyr
I am authorized to offer for sale parts of the farm of St. Rose. For terms apply to the undersigned. Rev. R. F. Lancesteyr, Prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose
R. F. Lancesteyr
Snow Beneficial To Small Grain In Hillsboro
Hillsboro reports a gentle Sunday snowfall deemed beneficial to local small grain. Notables include Mrs Annie Montgomery improving after illness, plus several sicknesses easing. Local activity notes mention horse trading, oyster supper attendance at Willisburg, and visits among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Montgomery
Fitch Godby
Coleman
Willisburg
Hester Noel
Cross Roads
Jessie Noel
Larkin Dean
John Armatrong
Emma Coulter
Sue Vice
Janet Coulter
John Showmaker
Lewis Clark
John Reynolds
Wedding Next Week Reported With Fred Cheatham Near Fenwick
Fragments indicate a wedding is planned next week involving Fred Cheatham near Fenwick. Other readable bits mention a horse named Ernest Shewmaker Seu frightened at two on Sunday and informal spokespeople contributing to the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cheatham
Fenwick
Ernest Shewmaker Seu
Estate of Dr H H Hord Admr Notice
All persons indebted to the estate Dr H H Hord are asked to settle at my office in Springfield Ky once and settle their accounts. All balances not settled by Feb 1 will seed on. T Scott Mayes Adm When you want asses salt as Clothes or Trousers Lum Abeil is the man to see naen a anteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hord
Springfield
T. Scott Mayes
Adm
One Minute Too Late Story Hints at Regret and Repair
A fragmented note from Springfield by James J. Graves discusses timing and negligence with a plea for careful, timely actions in jewelry repair, implying a conflict between time and quality while urging accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Graves
Springfield
Sheriff Sale Notice for Taxes in Washington County
On Monday February 27 1905 the county court will hold a sheriff sale at the court house door in Kentucky around 10 oclock. The auction covers parcels of land to satisfy taxes and includes about 100 acres in total. Ex-Sheriff H B Power is noted in the proceedings.
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Washington S County
Court House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kentucky
John C. Shader
O'Gara
Wood & Wells
Face Frostep
C. L. Brady
Brady
Jack Frost
Mr. Frost
Hodapp, Miller &Co
Messrs. Hodapp & Miller
T. Dudley Wells
J. Y. Mayes
Jas. Noe
Wells
Litsey
Berney Lewis
Jesse Abell
Thomas B. Hughes
Christian Church
Eld
W. T. Walden
Eld. Walden
W. F.rogers
Presbyterian Church
Kentucky Children’s Home
Sun
M. L. Jones
Pat Simms
W.P. Lawrence
POLIN
Mr. Mayes
W. F. Nerkink
Prathers Creek
Miss Etten O'Gara
C. C. McChord
W. D. Claybrooke
J. S. Claybrooke
Mary Gleason
Myrtle Price
Alethaire Medley
Margaret Russell
Blanch Carrico
Howardstown
Miss Bertha Tong
G. C. Wharton
C. J. Haydon
Elizabeth McElroy
G. W. Robertson
Will Hagan
Zula Campbell
Bessie
Pearl Campbell
T. Blanford
Ben Edwards
Ida Homme
Town
Geo. Medley
Jimmie Lampton
John L. Offutt
Bloomfield
Claybrooke
Kate Shaunty
Frederickstown
Byron Crooke
J. H. Lawrence
Hubble
Lincoln County
J. J. McCabe
Winchester
Eddie
Gertrude Shader
Ruby Lampton
Ant
Leitchfield
Lee Parrott
Lizzie Clements
Carroll Kelley
Valley Hill
Will Beam
Geo. Robertson
Mattie
T. B. Blanford
Mary Lee Simms
Ben Lancaster
Lula Timmons
Sarah Simms
Euchre Club
Willie Robertson
Margaret Hagan
Kate Williams
Springfield, Ky
Valentines
P. J. Thomas
Sheriff's Sale
H. B. Powert
Pride OF Washington
Gnoige
Springfield Roller Mills
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