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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1910
Page
4
Witnesses at Chautauqua grounds report a storm causing two cattle to collapse and a third to be pitched over a fence. The calf later rose and ran away unharmed while the others recovered, prompting disbelief and county resident affidavits that lightning caused the strange scene.
A young woman asks Twain about Christmas books and he offers practical, humorous uses for different books. He then riffs on prohibition, joking that brandy from sawdust and delirium tremens from a broken kitchen table leg make prohibition ineffective.
Siler City resident Will A Marsh endured itching and distress from piles until using Bucklen’s Aromatic Remedy. The ad claims quick relief for burns boils ulcers fever sores eczema cats chapped hands chilblains and similar skin ailments. Available at Haydon Robertson's for 25 cents.
A bolt during morning services at Silas Baptist Church near Leesburg Kentucky split the pulpit and burned a horse harness while injuring several attendees. Mrs James Thompson and Miss Bettie Starks suffered serious burns with grim prognosis for Thompson and doubtful recovery for Starks. Roger Allen was knocked back ten feet but escaped serious harm. Elizabeth Thompson twelve also burned lightly.
The Frankfort Business Men's Club proposes a statewide poll on the future of the old State House and grounds. Citizens would vote on options including a historical museum run by the Kentucky Historical Society, a law school or normal, or a city park. The results would be shared with the Legislature for action. A separate note mentions Kentucky juror exemption for those over sixty and current practice.
Dr G T Burton resident dentist Teeth extracted with out pain Crown work a specialty All dental work strictly first class Springfield Ky office in Hagon Block upstairs
Notes state Springfield Lodge No. 50 F and A M will meet Monday evening July 25 with M M work. sisters invited. Lost items include a hand carved gold hinged bracelet between Mr Jim Gregory’s and town and gold rimmed glasses. reward offered. School tax for 1910 due July 1. S B Nally treasurer. Sun Office ad notes piano for sale Hinzen Rimake. Springfield Cleaning and Pressing advertises services. Farms for sale priced to 2000 with tobacco and stock farms. Bardstown city property offered. Ladies Aid Society will serve dinner during County Court day in September.
David Franklin Bradshaw two years seven months died at home after cholera infantum and brain fever. Rev Wolfe of Springfield Christian church led funeral services Saturday at 3 p m with interment on Cemetery Hill. Parents Mr and Mrs William Bradshaw mourn the loss of their beloved son.
The Leo Haydon Drug Co promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe, pleasant remedy for bowel disorders. They claim to soothe and strengthen the intestinal tract without purging or nausea and guarantee refunds if unsatisfied. Sold in 25c and 15c sizes at The Rexall store.
Rev Wm Harrison Williams was elected president and named a director of the Kentucky Sunday School Assembly at the Georgetown State Convention of the B Y P A. Though young, he is rapidly rising as a leading Kentucky Baptist minister and is already well known in the field.
Miss Fannier Cunningham and T Hood Cunningham were quietly married in Louisville last Thursday at four in Father Walsh’s residence parlors. The couple left for French Lick Springs and then Niagara Falls for a brief wedding trip.
The notice announces the marriage of Mr. Charles Hun gate to Mrs. Charles Hungate formerly Olive Sutton of Willisburg Kentucky on May 20 1910 in Jeffersonville Indiana. It adds that the couple delayed public announcement. Also reported is a collision Friday involving Mr. and Mrs. Hogan driving from Willisburg to Lebanon where their buggy was overturned after a collision with an automobile. they were uninjured though the horse was hurt and the buggy demolished.
A harsh winter blizzard brings danger and illness to thousands as colds, coughs, and grip threaten health. The ad urges Dr King’s New Discovery for stuffed nostrils backache and throat cough with a testimonial from A L Dunn of Pine Valley Mississippi noting three weeks laid up. Guaranteed by Haydon & Co.
Travel offer from Springfield with regular train at 6 00 a m to Mammoth Cave includes hotel board and cave route admissions. Round trip $3 75 or full subterranean tour $9 25 with prom party night and Bardstown Junction return connection. See L and N Agent.
Two or three of the hardest rains in memory caused damage across Valley Hill. Local social rounds include visits by Mrs J W Hughes and guests, Miss Katie Moffett from Louisville, and Mrs Thos Baker and others. Communities discuss illness, funerals, school plans, and a charity ice cream supper for New Hope Baptist church.
Local ad proclaims ZEMO a clean liquid cure for eczema and related skin conditions. It claims wide adoption in 2000 towns via leading druggists and urges customers to try a bottle on the store’s recommendation.
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