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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
5
Advertises a large stock and big price reductions on trimmed hats urging readers to call and purchase. This compact notice emphasizes a personal business offer and immediate benefit for customers seeking discounted headwear.
Dr J C Mudd issues office hours from 9 to 11 am and 1 to 2 pm. He will be available in his office during these hours going forward.
A sprawling local notice bundle highlights sales at Lawrence's Grocery with wholesale deals and cheaper white gallons, along with Lost items like Abbott's Napoleon Life volume returns. It notes lumber needs, insurance promises from Farmers Home, and ongoing produce shipments headed to Campbell’s. A bay mare straying from Grundy Orphanage is offered with reward. Shipping news reports O'Bryan Peters & Co sending twelve carloads of lambs to Atlantic City, with a wreck injuring many. Reverend Anderson preaches at the Baptist church and plans to travel to China to found a college.
A heavy rainfall last Friday brightened farmers and left locals smiling. Rev Lowens preached two sermons to large crowds. Visitors include Mrs John Searcy and daughter Louise of New Mexico staying with Mrs W W Hyatt, and Miss Mary Holmes visiting Mrs Myrtle Keeling. Local families and relatives gathered weekend events and greetings. Drowning near Maud saddened residents. condolences offered to the bereaved. Dr King’s New Life Pills praised for relief of constipation and listed at Haydon and Robertson’s drug store. Subscriptions to The Sum available for $1.00 yearly.
The Rev Father Vaughan recalls Civil War scenes where wounded soldiers forget sectional hate as two Sisters of Charity move through the night tending dying men. Their mercy transcends North and South, blue and gray, embodying Christ's message of love and the fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man.
Prof John Holman closed his academy at Mr Freedom Sunday. Several residents attended sales including Richard Perkins and W L Graham. Gross livestock and land deals noted: Bell mare sold for 210 dollars, a two year old, several horses, Jersey cattle trades, 47 acres for 1000 dollars, 5 acres for 2500 dollars. Weather mentions good rain. crops like tobacco strong though wheat weak.
Local round up reports the death of Mr. Hilary McIntire at his Bearwallow home last Saturday at 8 30. He was 81, born March 20 1826, and had been in poor health. He married twice, with five children from his first marriage. his second wife Sallie Monarch survived him. A Catholic and devout Christian, he was known for kindness and generosity. Born and buried on the family farm, he once served as county assessor. Funeral services were held at St Rose Monday morning. Sentiments of sympathy go to the bereaved family.
Notice to farmers urges drying tobacco to the driest possible condition for storage. Tobacco arriving this week is too damp causing crowding in the warehouse. Ensure stems crack not bend and bulk early with dew on ground. Bulk dry as can be handled. warehouse aims to avoid damage. F A Ware Grader.
Local tale centers on Circuit Clerk Robert Noe allegedly spreading cabbages across Lebanon Hill. A push cart head to town is described as huge and fit for a meal by Wheatfield Black, while Noe claims sole garden work, hinting at another man with a hoe.
Feature on Professor Duncan and Wallace the fierce Black Mane African Lion. Duncan is portrayed as fearless as he enters the cage twice daily to demonstrate control over the king of beasts. The display comes to Springfield on Wednesday July 24 after the World’s Fair buzz in St. Louis.
Ice coupon books offer savings on ice. A 500 pound book receives a 6 percent discount while a 1000 pound book offers a 10 percent reduction. Ice price is 50 cents per hundred. Cash payment required.
Leonard Baker entered horses in Crab Orchard last week and won two purses. He has good horses and knows how to handle them.
Mr Huston Butler and Miss Hattie Campbell were married at the bride’s uncle Rev J W Campbell’s home in Texas last Thursday morning. Rev Campbell performed the ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs S M Campbell, is popular in this place. The groom is a well to do farmer near Perryville. Springfield friends extend congratulations.
Union services were held at the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening. Rev. Lawson delivered the sermon and those who heard him said the sermon was unusually entertaining and instructive.
Hon. W. J. Bryan will speak at the Lebanon Chautauqua next Saturday afternoon at 1 30 his topic The Old World s Ways One of Mr Bryan s greatest features draws many Washington county people to hear him
Misses Isa Colvin and May Mayes will participate in the elocutionary contest at the Lebanon Chautauqua next Friday evening July 19. Both recently won honors in the Blue Grass Graded School Tournament held in Springfield and are seen as strong contenders for top prizes. First prize is $25 and second prize $10.
Mr. P. L. Hendren and Mrs. Lettie McClain of this town were wed in Louisville last Tuesday in a quiet ceremony. The marriage was kept secret for several days, with few close to the couple aware of the nuptials. Friends extend congratulations.
Rockport Kentucky July 10 John Vandiver a prosperous farmer dreamt money buried in a hollow tree on his land. He searched the tree and found a tin can containing coins and greenbacks. Vandiver seeks the original owner of the found money.
Frankfort Kentucky July 12 The per capita for the common schools of Kentucky for the 1907 08 year will be 3.40 up ten cents from last year and a record basis for paying teachers The estimate is from State Superintendent J H Fuqua based on revenues expected at about 2 504 600 The measure marks a steady rise over eight years of Democratic administration with earlier averages listed.
Hillsboro column lists residents visiting and being visited. Mrs. J M Shields improves after illness. Dr Oscar Shewmaker of Lawsville visits nearby friends. Johnny Hihess Fenwick and Montgomery sisters figure among local visitors. Social calls include Levie Batley, Maud Inman, Floasie Armstrong, Myrtle Keeling, J D Sutherland, Jehn Armstrong family, Marshall Keeling family, Weslie Bailey visiting family near Fairview, W Oder of Fennel in town.
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