High School Notes Relates tales of exams and debates in Springfield
The High School notes describe Frank Medley erasing Jamaica geography in class and joking about future diamond riches. Professors Thompson and Colvin swap tasks while the principal lectures on King Alfred and football, with plans for a mono graph and a descent chart. A sixth grade debate on Washington versus Lee is prep, and impromptu essays reveal students' quirky preferences with Riley’s poem and classmates’ ruther choices.
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Thompson
Colvin
Alfred
England
Springfield
Handy
Cole
William the Corncurer
L. D
America
Will Waters
Washington and Lee
Riley
Ruthers
Neilie Noe
Ruther
Cicero
Noa
Finley Scruggs
John Claybrooke
Isa Colvin
Sime
Scruggs
Allen Waters
Powder Explosion Destroys Big Four Train In Terre Haute Area
Twenty seven charred bodies and at least 35 injured were removed from a smoldering Big Four passenger train after a carload of powder exploded near Sandford, nine miles west of Terre Haute. The disaster levelled coaches, hurled the engine, and spread fires over a wide area. Names of the dead and injured were logged, with observers recalling a violent blast felt miles away. The cause remains under investigation with several theories offered.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Big Four
Sandford
Here
Paris
William Thompson
William Davis
Vermillion
C. E. Marrs
Dr Sarah Murphy Held to Answer Murder Charge in Kentucky Case
In police court Judge McCann bound Dr Sarah Murphy to answer the Jefferson County grand jury for the murder of Kate Bryant. Bryant’s father William M Bryant of Buffalo said he would travel to Hodgenville to seek arrest warrants. The Kentucky State Board of Health ordered Murphy to appear within 30 days to show cause why her medical license should not be revoked.
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Louisville
Sarah Murphy
Kate Bryant
McCann
Murphy
William M. Bryant
Buffalo
Hodzenville
Jefferson County Grand Jury
Kentucky Wate Board of Health
Pneumonia Season Advice From An Eminent Specialist
An eminent specialist urges readers to prevent pneumonia with fresh air, avoid chill and damp, and moderation in eating and drinking. The article warns pneumonia rivals consumption in danger, notes the germ pneumococcus is widespread, and emphasizes early physician attention to conserve vital forces and improve fighting chances.
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Anda
Willongireeses
Big Land Sale In Nelson County Farm Auction
Master Commissioner W T Spalding sold under a circuit court decree the Davis Stone farm near Bloomfield and a 7 acre tract owned by Annie H Stone. The 570 acre Isaac Stone place brought $5150 per acre to R M Vance, and the 70 acre tract to the Stone heirs at $2550 per acre. Capt T D English of Danville was the auctioneer. Also in Taylorsville the 110 acre Thomas Stone farm in Spencer County was bought by Mrs Sarah Lewis for $1800.
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Bardstown Standard
W. T. Spalding
Circuit Court
James B. Stone
Annie H. Stone
Davis Stone
Bloomfield
R. M. ‘Vance
Isaac Stone
Nelson County
Stone
T. D. English
Danville
Spalding
Taylorsville
Spencer County
Sarah Lewis
Thomas Stone
State board sets Shelbyville dates for Farmers Institute
At a State board of agriculture meeting it was decided to hold the second partial State Farmers Institute at Shelbyville on February 26, 27 and 28. The board also created committees to settle accounts with the Kentucky State Breeders Association, explore spending for forestry and immigration, and to send a subcommittee to Washington to study other states’ efforts. Special trains will run from Washington to promote capital area trade and industry, with Illinois Central providing seed-corn and expert demonstrators for southern farmers.
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Mewars
Scoville
Breckinridge
Mayo
Interes of Forestry and Immigration
Vreeland
J. W. Newman
Washington
National
Illinois Central
Dangers of a Cold and How to Avoid It
A health note warns many fatalities originate with a cold and urges care from the start. It praises a remedy named Dashestee acs as prompt and effective, stating it loosens coughs and aids recovery, sold by reliable dealers in the Blue Grass.
B D Lakes Bargains in Real Estate No 22 Springfield area
Real estate catalog lists multiple farms near Springfield with acres ranging from 22 to 275, featuring dwellings, tobacco land, barns, water, and outbuildings. Prices per acre vary, with some parcels offering favorable terms including down payments and installments.
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Ingfield
Main Street
Grundy
Covington
Springfield
Pike
Church
Mackville
Willisburg Pike
Spence
Bloomfield
Good Pike
Cooney
Nelson County
Springheli
Acca
Spring Road
Aes
Janark
Stoneroto
Bardstown
Howe Aid
Howe
An Bea
Breas
Lebanon
Springmgood
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Jamaica
Frank Medley
Frank
Chamberlain
Big Land Sale
Shelbyville
State Farmers’ Institute
B. D. Lake
Rieal Estate
Springfield, Ky
the Sun and
Louisville Daily Herald
D. Lake
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