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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
4
Mr Frank Hall a noted community figure and Civil War veteran suffered a paralyzing stroke last week at his son Hugh Halls home. The Sun reports he is improving based on the latest update from the family and local observers.
Miss Lula Mayer Barnes and Charles I. Coakley wed at the bride’s sister Mrs. John W. Crume’s home on Mulberry street Wednesday night with few relatives present. Rev. W. P. Walden officiated before the couple left for Campbellsville where they will reside after March 1. Mr. Coakley belongs to the law firm Coakley & Durham and is a noted Campbellsville professional. the bride, formerly of Nelson county, has long resided in Lebanon and is popular locally. Kentucky Star Flour. Best made.
Mr J H Hungate named postmaster to fill vacancy after Rev H P Hatchett resignation. Office moved to new building Tuesday. Residents and visitors include Mrs Hatchett and daughter Mas Belle in Taylorsville, and many locals noted, with various social updates and upcoming M W A meeting. Oyster supper planned by American Society of Equity on Feb 25.
Hodgenville letter from 1906 notes Burgderfer’s Silly Sam tops a program of fine numbers at the Atlanta Lyceum Bureau. Proceeds support Graded School Ground Improvement fund with a Springfield Opera House engagement on Feb 26.
In Washington on February 20 the wool tariff fight continues with a push from New England wool and carpet manufacturers to replace specific duties with ad valorem rates. Representative Hill leads the campaign, with Crumpacker showing interest. Some Democrats oppose, while Ohio growers fear loss with any change. The issue hinges on protecting wool values abroad and avoiding tariff fraud.
Opera House presents The Indian Ballet and Two Merry Tramps on March 6 with a brass band and orchestra. Seats on sale at The Red Cross Drug Store Monday. Lebanon Enterprise reports Miss Mollie Jarboe died February 13 1909 at home on Mulberry Street after a long illness. Funeral at St Augustine’s Sunday at 10. Interred in St Augustine’s Cemetery. Sympathy to her mother Mrs Mary E Jarboe and sisters Mrs Felix Hamilton and Mrs Thomas E Conniff.
Weekly correspondent reports forestry work at Long Run with A J White and Deep Creek at J H Elliott’s place. Social visits include Mr George Martin’s Kentucky tour and Miss Myrtle Grover Pope marrying Jonas Rogers on Feb 10 at the bride’s home. Rev R L Purdom officiated.
A mix of personal musings and local notices. The piece opens with a poetic wish for calm seas and lasting love, then lists daily life updates from Happy Hollow including visits, family time, property purchases, and recent county court attendance. It notes several residents visiting relatives and spending weekends with friends.
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