Deaths and notices from Springfield area
Annie Peters dies of pneumonia at her mother's home after five days illness. Funeral at Presbyterian church with Dr Latimer and Rev Williams. burial in Springfield cemetery. Miss Peters, 30, a trained nurse, known for compassion and service to the sick. Also tribute to Jack Spalding, praised for character and duty, and note on Millie Troutman missing in Owensboro. Kentucky insurance and political updates referenced. Mayes still seeking the Fourth District Congress nomination with strong support.
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Margaret Peters
Annie Peters
Latimer
W. H. Williams
Baptist Church
Springfield
Samuel Peters
Christ
Jack Spalding
Tia
Sever
Stra Thompson
Lafiodonts
Bryan in Tokio Praises Missionaries and Christ
Missionary Stevens reports William Jennings Bryan in Tokyo addressing Japan's leaders. Bryan affirmed missionaries, declared Christ as his Savior, and his words inspired a strong reception. Stevens says the gesture will aid the Christian cause in Japan for a generation.
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Stevens
Harrodsburg Christian Church
Japan
William Jennings Bryan
Tokio
Mr. Bryan
M. G. Buckner
Bryan
Christ
Resolutions of Respect From Debating Society
Resolutions of respect are adopted by the Debating Society of 8 GC for Whe dack Spalding who transferred to Be it resolved the voice is stilled and the clasp of friendship weakened. The society mourns and seeks divine will while extending sympathy to the bereaved family and recalling the promise that those who die shall live again. These resolutions are recorded and sent to the local papers for publication.
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Debating Society
Resulus
Dack Spalding
Ineal
Jone
McElRoy
N Lyman Noe
Town Police Court Battles and Revenue Offers
The report recounts a week of public disorder with fights near the depot and Main Street. Judge Noe and City Attorney Grigsby restored order, fining participants for assaults and concealed weapons while noting forthcoming trials. Carlisle Council plans drugstore taxes as a sensational newspaper promo runs.
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Mars
Noe
Grigsby
Pretty Wedding at St Josephs Church in Bardstown
Miss Annie Belley Kelley and Mr Richard Marion Edelen wed at St Josephs church in Bardstown this afternoon. Bride walks with her father John B Kelly as R H Edelen serves as best man. ceremony by Rev C J OConnell. Guests include Mrs Eugene Blandford and Miss Dorsey Wilked of Louisville and others.
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Annie Belley Kelley
Richard Marion Edelen
St. Joseph's Church
Nannie Rapier
John 8. Kelly
R. H. Edelen
C. J. O'Connell
Él Kouwenbergh
Medekwohn
Monnisson
South
Lee Crome
Ernest Blandford
Louisville
Eugene Blandford
Dorsey Wilked
Robert Big Bowling Green
Willie Rae
Springfield
Bardstown Standard
End of World of troubles cures by Electric Bitters
A testimonial from Wolfe of Bear Grove Ta credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble and general debility after two years of suffering. The ad touts the tonic as a sure remedy for stomach liver and kidney complaints blood diseases headache diseases and bodily decline. It notes price and local availability. In the state farmers shift from plowing to harvesting ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Bear Grove
Gr. Haydon
Child Burned in House Fire Near Springfield
A two year old child of mail carrier Wm Lay burned to death after clothing caught fire while playing in the family room. The mother was away briefly and investigators suspect matches. The body suffered severe burns and died after about four hours of pain.
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Wm Lay
Springfield
Jensenton
Reminiscences Link Illinois Counties and Local Tales
A nostalgic column links Washington and McDonough counties via family migrations and Hillsboro church origins. It recalls a house struck by lightning near Macomb in 1870, a German watchman dog trap incident, early Macomb figures like William Hardesty, an Illinois River railroad origin, and a 19th century Kentucky Wild Cat money era wheat trade.
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Macomb Journal
Tlinois
Macomb
Washington County
McDonough County
Illinois
Hillsboro
Springfield
Mr. Head
William Hardesty
John Hardesty
Fredericktown
Illinois River
Kentucky
S. Barber
John
McDonough
Hancock
Adams
Ben Johnson enters Fourth Kentucky district congressional race
Bardstown report announces Democratic candidacy of Ben Johnson for Congress from Kentucky fourth district. The formal entry, backed by close allies, suggests no other entries will follow. Johnson, a longtime public figure and former Speaker, aims to secure the nomination amid prior speculation about David Smith and other possible contenders.
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Washington County
Bardstown
Sunday Courier- Journal
Ben Johnson
Congress
Kentucky
Johnson
Dave Smith
Scott Mayés
Fletcher Combe
Bullitt County
Smith
Frankfort
House of Representatives
Willy
Louisville
Inge
Bardstowny
O Vet
State Senate
J. C. 3. Blackburn
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Scott Mayes
Jack
Spalding
Millie ‘Troutman
Buel
McLean County
Owensboro
Simpson County
Franklin
Cross Main Street
Police
Springfield Sun
Daily Herald
Justice
Will Walker
Lee Boone
Lux
Lloyd Clarkson
Boone
Commonwealth
Lewis
Walker
Bob Ray
Walter Hardin
Hardin
Mary Lou Mickens
Tabbs Phillips
Main Street
Court Square
Mosors
Ed C. Bobbte
Jate New
Bobbitt
Carlisle Coumcil
Saw
Sun and Farm
Fireside
The
Sherman Martin
Byers
Lin
Sherman Mi
Mr. Martin
Martin
Versailles
Joan
Berry
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