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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1907
Page
4
A plea for increased hymn singing over lengthy public prayer and preaching. The piece recalls uplifting old songs like Nearer My God To Thee, notes the calming effects on behavior, laments lengthy sermons, and recounts a humorous pulpit anecdote ending with a disrupted service. It also mentions the Ohio flood displacing families and Louisville suffering $250,000 in losses.
The Indiana Legislature should oppose Gov. Hanley’s reforms. Voters faulted for electing unprincipled candidates, swayed by lobbyists and good rhetoric. Seek candidates with integrity, scrutinize past actions, and avoid anti lobbyist laws by choosing honest representatives.
The passage notes that a stormy wind propagated newspaper selling fever with high water sensationalism, prompting readers to purchase more papers. It reflects on the old adage that an ill wind blows nobody good, yet the press benefited from the storm’s aftermath.
W C McChord has been the driving force behind the Burley Tobacco Growers Union, organizing plans and by laws and earning unanimous election as chief counsel. His steadfast leadership revived hope in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana growers during opposition and turmoil. Senator Tillman admits he spoke too much, a rare admission amid a career of bold moves.
Pat Weldon, leader of the Ninth ward, allies with Rev Ezekiel P. Jones to confront McDowell, owner of a local baseball club, over Sunday games. After police arrest threats, McDowell pleads guilty. fines total $100 for him and $20 per player, with warnings of harsher penalties next time. Weldon uses victory to push political endorsements from the Ministers' association.
A writer suggests a Chinese themed dinner with Chinese menu dishes and tableware. Lighting includes lanterns and parasols, with dragons and chrysanthemums for garnish. Guests may use chopsticks, host and guests in Chinese costumes, and a Chinese orchestra to enhance the atmosphere. Brood sows for sale advertised by J. Be in Shelby Route 1 Springfield Kentucky with financing options.
Rev. W. H. Williams conducts a series of evening sermons at the Baptist church. The meetings are described as unusually instructive and will close Friday evening.
The Sparrows report heavy rain hindering tobacco shipments with several unloads and rehanging needed. Harvey Case sold one sow and six pigs for 22.50 to H G Dadisman, Jeff Case sold a mild cow to Walter Terrell for 35, and R L Mitchell with J C Webb hauled tobacco to Louisville last week.
Court records show Julia A Buckner and George Henry Barlow in a 1906 Washington Circuit order of sale. The process lists two tract parcels on Little Beech near Mooresville in Kentucky, bounded by Holloway land and Little Beech, with specific line descriptions and references to a deed recorded in the clerk’s office. M C Leachman, commissioner, will oversee the public auction with bids starting near described bounds.
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