Clements Family Reunion Celebrated at Bardstown Pike Farm
A reunion of the Clements family, prominent in nearby counties, drew about fifty five descendants to the old homestead on the Bardstown pike. Attendees came from Chicago Louisville Springfield and Omaha led by patriarch John Clements age 81. The gathering featured abundant food social reminiscence and family pride amid cheerful fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clements
Bardstown Pike
George Learson
Chements
Lees
Chicago
Geo. H. Clements
Anna Pickiey
Salle May Johnson
Louisville
Mary Dominic
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Rose Gertrude
Wheatley
Matte Lansbury
Springfield
Leo Exelen
Gov. Lear
Teresa Onverne
Bob Lee Clements
Benedict Clements
Omaha
Neb
John Clements
Bale
Railroads report 1908 09 casualties and deaths
Washington July 20 railroads in the United States killed one in every 3 523 606 carried and injured one in every 86 548 during 1908 09 according to Interstate Commerce Commission. Total passengers carried 891 472 425. Deaths 8722 injuries 95 625 total casualties 104 343 for the twelve months ending June 30 1909.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
Sunbeams on Folks and Folly in Everyday Life
A compact, humorous column riffs on human quirks and social pretenses. It jokes that favors are often wasted, men minding their own invites suspicion, women resemble babies in needs, and the bachelor may dodge henpecking. It ends with a quip on aging and folly, closing with a medication ad line.
Death of Infant in Purdom Family
An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Purdom died Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. The child, a twin about three months old, had been cared for by grandparents Rev R L Purdom in the country. After a diet change she worsened and died. burial was at Bethlehem with funeral by Rev Wolf of the Christian church. The surviving twin remains ill but is expected to recover.
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Herman Purdom
R. L. Purdom
Bethlehem
Rev
Wolf
The
Christian Church
Louisville
Nic Joster
Daugherty
Maysville
W. D. Claybrooke
Springfield
Association
G. W. Anderson
Richland
Carrolton
Kentucky River
Guyascutia
Kentucky Hotel Association
Nick Bosler
Guess
Frank Fehr Brewing Company
Mayor Head
H. B. Daugherty
Mayville
Leader of Mob Caught in Ohio Lynching Case
Bellefontaine Ohio July 22 Josish Bush alleged mob leader in the Newark lynching case was arrested at Harper near here and rushed to Newark jail. Police Chief Faulder led a night posse to the hiding place and confronted Bush waking him with a light and revolver. Officers Foster and Burnie joined to move the prisoner to the lynching scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Josish Bush
Carl M Etherington
Newark
Harper
Here
Bush
Charles Huston
Edward Faulder
Charles Foster
Columbus
C. O. Burnie
Washington County Fair Catalogue Promises Premier Event
The Washington County Fair Association issued its catalogue for the August 24 to 27 fair. It notes increased ring shows and larger premiums, aiming to make this the best fair in the county and country. The Springfield Sun printed the catalogue.
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Washington County
Social Evening At Shirleys Near Tatham Springs
Oscar Shirley hosted a small gathering Tuesday at his home near Tatham Springs. Attendees included Elizabeth and Blanche Shirley, Willie Colvin, Ezra Hale of Willisburg, Rev. J. W. Grubbe of Chaplin, and Lexington resident Mexibbin Xembeouat. Music by Kim brough, noted nationwide violinist, enhanced the event. E. W. Knott brother of Gov. J. Proctor Knott died in Galveston Texas after health-related travel from Mussour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Shirley
Tatham Springs
Elizabeth
Blanche Shirley
Willie Colvin
Ezra Hale
Willisburg
J. W. Grubbe
Chaplin
Mexibbin Xembeouat
Lexington
Kimbrough
United States
E. W. Knott
Gov. J. Proctor Knott
Galveston
Texas
Mussour
Marion County
Parisian Sage Hair Restorer Promises Quick Dandruff Cure
A Leo Haydon Drug Co. ad touts Parisian Sage as America's top hair restorer. It claims to grow hair, stop shedding, cure dandruff in two weeks, and stop scalp itching. The product is described as non sticky, non greasy, and praised by women for luxurious hair. Available at 60c per bottle featuring the auburn haired model.
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America
Leo Haydon Drug Co
Assaults on Mrs Taylor in Deep Creek garden
In Perryville Kentucky a strange man attacked Mrs Albert Taylor in her Deep Creek garden, flashing a large revolver and ordering her to leave. Her husband fired three shots from a shotgun. the suspect fled. Deputies searched the area while Mrs Taylor identified a likeness to a Louisville murderer suspect. Farmers nearby bolstered stock and prepared defense.
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H.B. Daugherty
Maysville
Deep Creek
Nee Boslerhood
W. D. Claybrooke
Perryville
Albert Taylor
Remarkable fecundity by J F Reddicks hog sow
J F Reddicks of Route 1 boasts a prolific sow that produced 49 piglets over four litters in three years. He has sold $250 worth of pork from the sow and slaughtered 2,000 pounds of meat, a money making record that peers may strive to beat.
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J. F. Reddicks
Rt 1
Mr. Reddicks
Colored Boy Drowns in Little Beech River Bathing Incident
George Allen Wright, 17, son of George Wright, drowned Sunday morning while swimming with experienced swimmers during a basket meeting at Litsey. He crossed a deep hole, weakened, and sank before help arrived. Jim Best recovered the body. Dr. Hopper attended. Coroner's inquest ruled accidental drowning.
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George Allen Wright
George Wright
Little Beech
Litsey
Wright
Vanarsdale’s Mull
Jim Best
Hopper
Kentucky teacher faces odd math remnant from pupil’s parent
A Kentucky border county teacher receives a peculiar note from a pupil’s parent asking for easier homework. The letter describes a drunkenly improvised unit on measuring beer in pints and gallons, with requests to switch to water and avoid extra costs. The writer cites financial strain and inability to purchase more supplies.
Dandruff Solution Promises Relief With ZEMO Treatment
A local drug store promotes ZEMO as a safe antiseptic remedy to rid the scalp of dandruff and itching. It guarantees satisfaction with the first application stopping itching and cleansing the scalp, offering a refund if not entirely satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Haydon
Zemo
Leo Hayton
County Court Proceedings Auction Market Report
A sparse town crowd hears farmer sale results from auctioneer H M Campbell. Items include a sow at 14.25, sow and eight shoats at 50, multiple cow and calf lots around 40 to 46, 4 shoats at 4 each, 3 calves at 12 each, a yoke of work cattle at 364, yearling mules at 78.50, yearling horse colts at 87.50 and 72.60, a 6 year old mare at 175, plus several old mares priced 20 to 47.
Press features shape progress and public welfare
A Louisville Post echoed praise for the press noting its essential role in popularizing automobiles and railways, explaining inventions, and supporting public projects from free rural delivery to postal reforms. It condemns “news fakirs” and urges newspapers to value their own property. a Washington-area note thanks Shrine Field Sun readers for sympathy after a birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Savings Bank
Pew
Louisville Post
Washington Couny
Hartwell Etherington
Carl Mayes Etherington
Lecture by Chas W Bell on The Good Old Days
Flatterme notice from the Chautauqua Weekly recounts Charles W Bell Kentucky Insurance Commissioner delivering a humorous critique of modern life at a talk on The Good Old Days. He jokes about doctors, marriage, labor, and social changes, closing with a nostalgic return to homestead memories and cautions about contemporary manners.
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Bell
Chautauqua Weekly
Chautauqua
New York
Charles W. Bell
Kentucky
Father
Mr. Bell
Wille
Bet
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Carl Etherington
Social Entertainment
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George A. Wright
Tennessee Line
Bere
the Sun and Courier-Journal
County Court Proceedings
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Chas. W. Bell
Chamberlain
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