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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1906
Page
4
Louisville’s Dr Powell denounces Gov Beckham’s idea to pardon Kentucky fugitives for a June Home Coming Week. He argues fugitives belong behind prison walls, not among citizens, to prevent crime and protect the state’s men from danger. He paints a grim portrait of a mother’s sorrow when a criminal son is led to the scaffold.
Aaron Kohn ease in furnishing bonds masks a worry about being asked to disclose how and where such bonds are arranged. The concern centers on potential constraints from clients and regulators while he assists clients in securing surety.
The famed Civil War figure General Joe Wheeler, who played a pivotal role at Santiago, is laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. He was revered by Confederate veterans and Union soldiers alike and honored across America.
A dialogue on gubernatorial pardon of Kentucky fugitives surfaces as Dr. Powell proposes clemency. The exchange hints at a broader mercy policy without detailing who would be pardoned or the scope of the action.
In a crowded Louisville moment the chatter centers on a dog loyal to its owner and a proposed dog law, while a financier named Kohn draws questions about bond acquisition. The quip about Billiam Taylor and a mention of Salt River bonds illustrate a mix of local gossip and political tangles.
McIntire and Keen families figure in visits and exchanges as residents from Weeklville Butland Jefferson and Lebanon mingle with Cecilville Springfield and Willisburg. Poultry show attendance Louisville purchases hogs and cattle seed money flow noted across Nelson and surrounding counties.
Mrs. Annie Hunter of Pittsburg Pennsylvania recounts four weeks of severe illness from typhoid and kidney trouble. She was bent double and rested on her knees. Electric Bitters cured her stomach and liver troubles and restored her to full health. C. J. Haydon’s drug store offers them at a noted price.
Rev G W Lyon returned from a two week union meeting in Henderson Kentucky where about fifty joinings occurred across Methodist and other churches. He then left to aid Rev S M Miller in a protracted meeting at Jeffersonville Indiana and expects to return next Sunday. Chamberlains Cough Remedy touted as best for colds by Cora Walker of Porterville with local sales by Haydon.
Miss Effie Lee Coulter visited Miss Judith Montgomery last Wednesday. Local residents traveled to sell tobacco, including Larkin Dean, J. M. Shirley and son Erastus. Families gathered for visits and church or home events. Markets showed cows 25 to 50 dollars, hogs 18 to 30, bacon 17 to 21 1/2 cents. households and implements sold fairly.
Concord Ky man B F Leek recounts 20 years of agony from a painful sore on his upper lip. He tried many cures before finding relief with Icklen’s Arnica Salve advertised at Haydon’s Drug Store for 25 cents.
Silas Burkhead and wife visited the Shirley home on Monday. Dr Hatchett moved to East Texas and plans to help those in need. Dr Walter Wells ill but expected to recover at Tatham. Willisburg visit noted. Rev Petty stayed with Mr W P Cheat. John Leathers and son visited Mrs A C Pinkston’s. Iven Armstrong and Lula Pinkston quietly wed at Rev J A Sims home. Davis Noel visited Artie Sutton. Sale attended at Cart Perkins’. Ballard and C P Setties spent night with Henry Settles. Jerome Wilson visited Garratt and Marshall Pinkston. Leslie Keeli ill with pneumonia. Marshall Keeling visited his parents. J K Denton fined $25 and jailed for contempt in Mt Sterling court.
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