Sparrows and Owls and English Chats in Willisburg Letters
A column mixes rustic tales from Springfield and Willisburg with anecdotes about England’s King Edward in conversation about Kentucky figures. It notes Willisburg bank growth, local departures, a boy’s bed-time dispute, and courteous post office service, all framed in light rural humor and community observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Edward
America
George Washington
Springfield
John Grace
Mr. Grace
Kentucky
Jim Graves
Will Hagman
Joe Bhader
Return to Springfield Promoter Regrets Past Conflict
A speaker recalls past mistreatment in Springfield prompting a voluntary exile to Lebanon. He returns to resume his Sun newspaper work, plans to cover Springfield and nearby areas, and notes attempts to calm critics while asserting his right to hold opinions. He mentions a peppering incident and a mistaken rumor about a kiss at Shaker Robertson Jr.
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Springfield
Shaker Robertson, Jr
Shaker
Judge Noe
Dennia
Lebanon
Springfield News Remembers City Marshal Grace
The report notes Grace, a beloved City Marshal, recovering from a severe illness in Springfield. Known for his watchful presence and soothing influence, he preferred persuasion over force with crowds and was esteemed for his kind, big-hearted nature.
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Springfield
Grace
Springfield Sun Owl and Sleepwalking Groom Foretold
The account describes a man dreaming and walking in his sleep who declares intentions to marry, meets a Springfield town resident who prays for guidance, and references the Springfield Sun’s impersonations. The narrator mentions local men tied to a Burley Tobacco trade and notes messages from a young admirer subscribing to a matrimonial paper.
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Sher
Springfield
Angers of a Cold and How to Avoid Them
More fatalities originate from colds than any other cause. Early treatment with Chamberlain's 1 Remedy is praised as prompt and effective. It acts on nature, loosens the phlegm, relieves the cough, opens secretions, and restores health. Sold by every reliable dealer in the Blue Grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rang
Chamberlain
Harrodsburg Equity Society eyes tobacco handling house
The Society of Equity of Mercer county met at the court house in Harrodsburg Ky this afternoon. The building committee reported 12000 dollars subscribed for a rehandling house here and a deal at the Southern depot for 11500 dollars. A manager will be secured at once and the city will be ready to receive tobacco in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrodsburg
Society of Equity of
Mercer County
Court House
Southern
Homey Advice On Kindness And Healing Tales
A column urges daily acts of kindness as a vital, cheerful force. It cites a healing claim for Buckle's Arnica Salve and notes tobacco trade interest in Lexington. It reports Augusta flood losses at 250000 and delays in restoring electric and telephone services after damaged poles and logs.
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Augusta
GW. Stevenus
Cincinnati
Dairyman Ephraim Anderson Dies by Own Action in Kentucky
Ephraim Anderson aged 72 a former dairyman of West Covington Kentucky died by shooting himself in the brain in Provinicl. He had sold his dairy house earlier and suffered from throat cancer causing despondency leading to the act.
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Provinicl
Ephraim Anderson
West Covington
Anderson
New Lung Remedy Claims Immediate Relief for Coughs
The article touts a new discovery advertised to cure weak lungs and sore throats. It cites Mrs. Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Massachusetts praising its effectiveness and offers a trial bottle free through local druggists.
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America
Dr. King
Julia Ryder Paine
Truro
Mass
Houses Floated From Foundations In Owensboro Floods
At Owensboro Kentucky water neared the 1881 mark with nine feet of floodwater. Eleven houses in the Thidiana bottoms across the river were floated from their foundations, including a nearly century old double low house. In Mayfield Kentucky J W Benedict a impoverished Black man received a telegram from falon City Tennessee claiming his uncle A A Bracken left a million dollar estate and his share was one ninth.
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Owensboro
Thidiana Bottoms
Mayfield, Ky
J. W. Benedict
Falon City
Tenn
Hisncle
A. A. Bracken
Real estate bargains spread across Nelson and Washington counties
The ad lists numerous Springfield area farms and homes with details on acreage from 12 to 275 acres, locations from seven miles to 12 miles out, tobacco land, timber, barns, dwellings, water, and water access. Prices range from about 20 to 60 dollars an acre with financing notes and several named counties and towns.
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Springfield
Good Pike
Main Street
Grundy
Covington
Pike
Mackville
Willisburg
Price
Plen
Springrid
Bloomfield
Cooney Neck
Nelson County
Spain
Pringel
Ge Sind
Sprind
Cood Pike
S. le Fvens
Aesike
Bardstown
Bloomfi
Arnall
Washington County
Teesaat
Lebanon
Schonte
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Fleece Bosley
Mr. Bosley
Mr. Waters
Springfields
Springfield, Ky
the Owl
Sen
Frederickstown
Thad
Sparrow
Will Nally
W.ja. Clements
Harry Thompson
Jimmie Jones
Burley
Ikey
Roberts
Will Selecman
Will Waters, Jr
Jakey
Smith
Jim Shultz
Cris Hertlein
Hese Ays
Harrodsburg’s House
Brutus
Port Byron
N. Y
Amos F. King
C.J
Lexington
W. T. Dinnington
Farminié Va
Tobcco
Italy
Germany
Austria
Holland
France
Africa
Asia
Long
the King
B. D. Lake
the Sun and
Louisville Daily Herald
Leaon
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