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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
4
In a community roundup, families and residents share Christmas visits and yearly greetings. Mentions include Judith Montgomery staying with relatives, J.M. Montgomery and family, and multiple gatherings in Nelson and Willisburg counties. Births, illnesses, and a funeral are noted, with school and church events and local travel referenced. The column also lists subscription prices for the Sup and Courier-Journal.
Solomon Kays and family spent night and Sunday with Mr Len Cheser and family of Maud Inman and Maggie spent Sunday with Mrs this place. Samuel Coulter spent Saturday.
Our Sympathy is always extended to those in distress, but we have no sympathy to waste on the man who borrows his neighbor's paper when he can have one of his own at a mere nominal expense. Your home paper stands for your interests and the interests of your home town. It deserves your moral and financial support. If you are not a member of our family of readers you should begin now by sending in your subscription.
A large Springfield Opera House crowd hailed Springfield Graded School students in The Merchant of Venice Up-to-Date. Praise for Prof Colvin and performers, with congratulatory notes to Ed Willett, Rich Spalding, Will Waters, and others. Includes tribute to a student’s funeral, and a gardening section on growing fine sweet peas with detailed cultivation steps.
Mr Dnwiddie Lampton son of Dr and Mrs J H Lampton of this city married Miss Blanche Gertrude Hintzen of Louisville on December 24 He holds a responsible position in Louisville and they will reside there Friends extend congratulations noting his rapid business progress and sound judgment Since the couple’s move Springfield friends wish them well
Lena Days Campbell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Days Campbell, died at her home December 25 1908. The child, about one year sick with a spinal affliction, was noted for her faith with a biblical citation. A skilled physician attended the family during her illness.
Bran baths are said to soothe nerves and soften the skin. Use ordinary bran from a feed store in a cheesecloth bag filled about a quart and a half to two quarts for two baths. Warm water, soak bag until brown and bubbly, stay in bath a few minutes, then massage and rest at least ten minutes before another bath.
A devotional prayer asking God for guidance and strength to begin the year. The speaker seeks illumination, mercy, humility, and steadfast faith, asking to forget sorrows, deepen wisdom, and remain faithful through renew ed purpose and divine guidance.
A detailed guide on stain removal emphasizing backing to absorb fluids, using 4 board bases with flannel covers, fresh cloths, and controlled cleansing agents. It covers methods for various fabrics, including silk, velvet, and cloth, plus steaming for rings, drying in sun, and final pressing to finish the cleaning.
A call to readers to use the paper's columns for public appeal and store news. It urges merchants to publish what they offer and compete with rivals by highlighting products and specials. The message emphasizes reaching homes through the paper and avoiding blame for customer flocking elsewhere.
On Tuesday December 29 the Marion Commandery No 24 Knight Templars held their annual banquet for the ladies with about a thousand guests from across the state. Rev T M Corneliton gave the invocation and Owen D Thomas acted as Toastmaster as Sir Knights and guests enjoyed a six course meal, flowers, cigars, and speeches on Knighthood in flower. Local residents include Mrs Mollie Settles death near Hillsboro, and Mr Tom Wilson selling his farm to Durrett of Springfield.
Mr W H Montgomery of near Springfield and Miss Flora Edelen of Lebanon will wed in the Catholic church at Lebanon tomorrow Thursday. Both are well known in Washington county and their families reside near town. Montgomery is the son of W P Montgomery and described as industrious and honorable. Edelen resided in the county before her parents passed away and is regarded as an attractive young woman with many admirers locally.
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