Burley Growers See Rising Interest and Pooled 1908 Crop
Interest in the Burley Growers work grows stronger daily and pooling of the 1908 crop expands across counties. Tobacco is arriving in Springfield at 20 000 pounds per day, with grading at John Mayes and Durrett barns as warehouses fill. Local leaders report enthusiastic progress and expect about 90 percent of next year’s crop to join the pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burley Growers
Burley Growers Company
Springfield
Ware
John ¥. Mayes
Durrett
Burley
McChord
The
Sun
Washington County
Refused to Marry a President in 19th Century Romance
Miss Mary Ann Casey daughter of Samuel Casey of Kentucky led a Washington romance with President Buchanan who offered marriage but she stayed true to her cousin Gov. Trapnell. She never married and will be buried from Caseyville Kentucky with interment planned Sunday.
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St. Louis
Mary Ann Casey
Samuel Casey
Kentucky
United States
Pierce
Buchanan
Washington
Morgadfield
Caseyville
Gov
Trapnell
Miss Casey
Local Social Notes From Shelby County and Surrounding Areas
Residents and visitors are listed in a series of short social notes. Names include Willie Smothers, Mary Williams, Eliza Mitchell, Shelton Montgomery, Edd Scott, Babb, Harry Parish, Woodlawn, Thurman Chesser, Martha, Ida Gray, J. R. Gray, M. W. Sutherland, Tim Montgomery, I. J. Carney, Tuck Carney, Willisburg, Solomon Kays, P. B. Prather, Hillsboro, Sate Hardin, J. M. Sale, G. W. Sutherland, and families with engagements, moves, and visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Smothers
Shelby County
Til
Mary Williams
Midway
Eliza Mitchell
Shelton Montgomery
Edd Scott
Babb
Harry Parish
Woodlawn
Thurman Chesser
Miseea Martha
Ida Gray
Belle Hardin
J. R. Gray
M. W. Sutherland
Tim Montgomery
I. J. Carney
Tuck Carney
Willisburg
Sate Hardin
J. M. Sale
J. H. Gray
G. W. Sutherland
Peoria
Ill
T. C. Montgomery
Belle Corn
Edd Grace
Sale of McElroy Property Draws Large Crowd
Auctioneer S. M. Campbell reports one of his largest sixteen year sales. Milk cows brought 60 to 90 dollars, young jacks 511, sheep 9.10 a head. W. B. Gibbs sold his Willisburg stock farm for 18 000 to John Colvin of Anderson County. Possession March 15. Gibbs family to move to their new farm.
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S. M. Campbell
R. H. McElroy
W. 8. Gibbs
Willisburg
McElroy & Wharton
John Colvin
Anderson County
Local Notes From Prathers Creek and County News
Community update from Prathers Creek notes social visits weather hints and local officials. Mentions Mr G T Mayes in Springfield on the Board of Supervisors and various residents visiting relatives and attending events. The editor's tireless work is praised as a watchdog for the community.
Local Notes From Franklin County and County Sales
Births, sales and land deals fill the page with local life. Cards note a boy born to Sam Wotan’s wife and other births. horses and cattle sold in Lawrenceburg and near Springfield. land exchanges at 30 per acre and 750 for 60 acres. Community columns urge editor support and praise Deep Creek College led by Prof. S. D. Campbell.
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Sam Wotan
Luther Jenkins
Franklin
Ind
Graham & Perkins
McElroy
Springfield
Thurst Elisha Burns
H. J. Brown
John. Darling
A. M. Tatum
Floris Lay
J. G. Watts
Johnnie Wotan
Jim Devine
Sotre
Washington County
Deep Creek College
S. D. Campbell
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Safe for Children
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as absolutely harmless and perfectly safe for children to take with nothing harmful in it. Promoted for sale by reliable dealers in the Blue Grass region.
Lebanon Team to Meet Springfield Bowling Club Friday
A strong Lebanon picked team will face Springfield on Friday night. Home lineup includes Theo Campbell Harry Reed Will Greene and Will Waters. The prior week Will Waters scored 223 to win a cigars prize and Harry Reed posted 232 last week. The Big Four team of Greene Reed Russell and Len Allen defeated Main Street Stars led by Campbell Waters Shultz and Carpenter, three wins to one.
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Lebanon
Springfield
Theo Campbell
Harry Reed
Will Greene
Will Waters
Leachman & Campbel
Will Russell
Len Allen
Main Street
Theo. Campbell
Jim Shultz
Gilbert Carpenter
Mooresville Horse Sale and Local Movements
Owen Ellis sold a 3 year old horse to A K Eddleman for 100 dollars. A severe snow storm hit last Friday. D L Humphrey moved to Farris place. Bruner Carney relocated to a farm bought from James Royalty. Josie Violette of Louisville visiting sister Mrs W H Payne of Booker. William Buckman funeral attended by Buckman Jenkins Cutsinger and others from Louisville Bardstown with interment at Frederickstown after a Requiem Mass. County court met at Springfield Monday.
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Dan Dosivans
Wakefield
F. M. Carney
Ora
Danville
John Dodson
Josie Settle
Mattie Coleman
Bardstown
Id. W. Hayes
Lora Yancy
Midway
Vaya
Ardia Wall
Columbus Cheatham
Jot Chaplin
Jas. Cull
U. S. of E
Thomas Montgomery
Lafe Carney
Fairfield
Mattie Pinkston
Edith
Polin
Sam Scott
Annie L, Buckman
Owen Ellis
A. K. Eddleman
D. L. Humphrey
Tatham Springs News Roundup
Local readers hear from Tatham Springs about editor praise and community notes. Mentions winter weather, moving about the district, Henry Wells studying in Louisville, and the death of Miss Mae Coulter drawing sympathy from all. The Sun and Daily Herald priced at $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wells
Louisville
Mae Coulter
Jones called civilization's most interesting character in old column
A humorous essay on the name Jones tracing its ubiquity through history and travel. It cites John P. Jones as a naval hero and imagines a perpetual, globe spanning presence of a man named Jones across events, places, and cultures.
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Boyle County Herald
C. U
Jones
Central University
Danville News
John P. Jones
Ead
John Jones
J. W. Jones
Kishinef
Natal
Congo
Johnny
San Francisco
Vesuvius
Naples
St. Peter's
Algeciras
Count Angello Custamanny
Monte Carlo
Cairo
Taj Mahal
Champs Elysees
Ringstrasse
Norfolk
Washington
Snow and social notes from local Kentucky community events
Snow fell here last Friday two teens deep in the coldest of winters. Rev Whitehouse of Lexington will preach at the Christian church this Sunday. Mrs Ann Burton visits son in Louisville while J K Wells and wife stay with relatives near Perryville. Several families are noted with visits and travel around Beechland Kirkland Mooreville and Tatham Springs. Miss Mae Coulter died at sixteen near Tatham Springs after consumption. The body was moved for burial with Rev Simms officiating and Misses Eda Simms and Hallie present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Yankey
Wood Wayne
Perryville
Lonsie Boswell
John Boswell
Ollie Showmaker
Mackville
Sadie
Ethel
Mayes
J. H. Mayes
Bob McElroy
Springfield
Mercer County
E. W. Summers
The
Sun
Gore
Rev. Whitehouse
Lexington
Christian Church
Ann Burton
H. H. Greenwood
Louisville
J.K. Wells
W. B. Shirley
Beechland
Olive Sutton
Tom Noel
Ben Birch
J. K. Wells
Geo. Scruggs
Luther Jemkins
Mooresville
Ind
W. S. Gibbs
Kirkland
Stanley Mitchell
W. Wells
Mae Coulter
Tatham Springs
Wm. Coulter
Arial
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T Sheady Mich
Hardesty
Daily Herald and Sun
Sells Farm
Prathers Creek
G. T. Mayes
Board of Supervisors
Ethel Mayes
Cl al
Cardwell
Campbell
Mira
Neceas
Ora Matherly
Willie Milburn, Jr
Chamberlain
Louisville Herald
Daily Herald
Springfield Sun
the Sun and Daily Herald
Sun and Daily Herald
M. ‘i. Jones
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