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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
4
We are authorized to announce A. C. Imball as a candidate for the nomination for Sheriff of Washington County subject to the action of the Democratic Party. Richard Bobbitt Samope Will Merritt Sanders and Hubert Irgin are listed as involved figures.
The party nominates 8. J. Anderson for Sheriff of Washington county subject to party action. Deputies named are Byron Crooke Geo Powell Sam Hale and H. R. Eddieman.
A call by the Democratic State Executive Committee of Kentucky sets a June 11 1908 convention in Lexington to appoint delegates to the National Democratic Convention in Denver on July 7 1908. County and district mass conventions are scheduled for June 6 1908 at 2 pm to select delegates with representation based on 1904 Democratic electors votes. Rogers Gore signs as chairman in Springfield Washington County.
Miss Emily Russell and Mr Ruel E. Foster plan a 8 o'clock wedding at Rev P F Hennessey’s residence with Leo Haydon and Hood Cunningham as attendants. After, the couple will travel to Lebanon then east aboard a train. Foster works as a bookkeeper at the First National Bank and the couple is wished happiness by many friends.
Congratulations go to Mr James J Graves popular jeweler and Miss Ada Tumey on their marriage reported by Mackville. Ceremony held at Mrs A G Tumey’s home conducted by Eld Cole of the Christian church with a small gathering. The couple will reside in Springfield.
Mrs Crit Davis faced a yard long snake in her hall on Tuesday morning. After a house wide chase, Sam Briscoe killed the reptile between a screen door and the wall. Also, news from Louisville confirms Mr Mike Lanham is gravely ill in an infirmary following stomach tumor surgery.
The Chautauqua Association for Proctor Knott is arranging a high standard program with Lamont's Concert Band of 15 pieces quartered on the grounds. A large reception tent will welcome visitors, tents and lots are rented at reasonable rates, and camping is expected for the July 16 to 25 session. The auditorium should be ready soon and grounds beautification is underway.
Mr and Mrs J S Weathers of Frankfort supervise Tatham Springs hotel now open for guests. Indications point to a successful season. catalogues available.
Rodents are described as the thieves in LaRue Countys Maple section as corn scarcity drives rats from cribs to chicken houses. A resident reports hens and thirty fryers killed in a single raid at Martha Skaggs home last Saturday night. Women plan to import cats to combat the rat problem while war is declared on the vermin. Also included is an old testimonial ad for Dr King a New Life Pills sold at Haydon Robertson drug store for 25 cents.
Circuit Court session wraps with no major cases. Grand jury active but likely to adjourn today after ten days. John Armstrong fined 100 dollars for pointing a pistol. Oscar Harmon acquitted of supplying whisky to a minor. Tom Calhoun acquitted of disturbing religious worship. Adams Express Company fined 75 dollars for importing liquor into local option territory.
Springfield won 6 to 4 over Bardstown yesterday at Bardstown grounds. Springfield collected 14 hits to Bardstown's 6, showcasing one of the fastest home teams in years. Bardstown hopes for a return game Friday, while Springfield plays Bloomfield today.
Last Saturday the W H Hayes Camp G A R held Decoration Day at Rockbridge church with ceremonies under the trees. Veterans and community members gathered to honor fallen soldiers, decorate graves, and share a family dinner before afternoon exercises led by Nimrod Hendren. Songs by J H Gordon, children’s declamations, and brief addresses by local figures followed, reflecting the era’s reverent mood.
Mourning for Lula Willett, wife and mother, aged and beloved by family and community. The obituary praises her faith, generosity, and home life teaching by example, and notes her peaceful sleep and reunion in brighter land. It honors her duties to husband and children and the hospitality she shared with neighbors.
Mr. Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver troubles. He says it also helps lame backs and weak kidneys, regulates digestion, purifies the blood, and restores vigor. Sold under guarantee at Haydon Robertson's drug store for 50 cents.
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