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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
4
A week before Mr. Rogers death he finished twelve Lincoln canes made from wood from Washington and LaRue county farms. He planned to sell them at Hodgenville for 10 dollars each to benefit a new Baptist church. Any unsold canes would be available from Rev Williams.
Last Saturday R C Boblitt senior bought J F Bishop's share in Boblitt & Bishop livery. Boblitt continues at the present stand. Bishop returns to farming but stays in town. Firm has existed ~2.5 years since succeeding Boblitt & Brown in Sept 1906. Gov Willson says no extra session for county unit bill. not an emergency and a regular session suffices due to growing local option counties. Frankfort Ky Feb 8.
Notice that the seller has disposed of interest in Thompson Bros store at Litsey and that all accounts must be settled by March 1. After that date accounts will be turned over to an attorney for collection. Books at the store.
An obituary from Hodgenville Kentucky dated February 8 1909 honors Evan Rogers longtime editor and friend. The tribute paints him as devoted to duty with a fearless Christian life, a rescuer of the perishing and a steadfast pillar of the community. It laments the loss to his wife and family while praising his righteousness and generosity.
J L Moran sold a weanling mule to Ed Abell of Bardstown for 90 dollars. L M Gregory resigns as county salesman for American wire fence and will represent another firm. Jas Moran Jr attended Springfield on business. Mudd Bros sale drew a crowd despite cold weather. everything sold well. Mrs Benedict Jones, near the place, visited her mother Mrs M Reed. S T Hardin moved to Benedict Clements farm near Bardstown road. Mr and Mrs Thomas Reed visited Mr and Mrs M Reed. Mrs Emma Baker of Pleasant Grove visited here. Mrs Ben Jones of Science Hall visited relatives. Hughey and Walter Goatley were in town on business. Brown & Tatum bought a bay mare for 115 dollars at Mrs Smith sale and a cow for 33 50. Nellie K Thurman, visiting Mrs C L Grundy, returned home to Alabama. Robert Montgomery bought a gray mare for 147 dollars at the Smith sale. Mr and Mrs Palmer Grundy attended.
Augusta and Springfield visitors join residents for gatherings while families add notes on crops and weather. Warm weather supports wheat and rye, plowing increases as farmers expect a good year. tobacco prospects look strong though no beds sown yet. Notable mentions include J. E. Ferguson, J. Y. Mayes, C. L. Grundy, P. J. Kelly, and local kin nearby.
E S Lopez, a Manilla carpenter, says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals severe cuts and saves him suffering and money. It is praised as the best healing salve for burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Haydon Robertson druggists sell it for 25 cents. Resentment grows over a separate English legislature idea with Mrs Cobden Sanderson and Lady Warwick among opponents among suffragists.
J B Moore, ex-Hopkins county timber buyer, found a beech in Madisonville area bearing D Boone 1784 and 1800. Local claim that Daniel Boone passed the valley in 1784 and returned in 1800. The beech stands in a lush valley, sun blocked by heavy foliage. Owner refuses large offers for the stump despite high bids.
Mrs E D Charles of Harbor Maine says Electric Bitters is a neighborhood favorite here. It gives quick relief in dyspepsia liver derangement malnutrition nervousness debility and purifies the blood. Sold under guarantee at Haydon Roberts son drug store 50c.
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