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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
4
Readable fragments show a Democratic primary August 3 with a candidate or candidates seeking countylevel support. The text is garbled but indicates an election notice or campaign filing activity. The exact names, offices, and dates are unclear.
The item lists Democratic ticket candidates for Senator Beckham Governor Hager Lieutenant Sessa Boe Trim and others including Rubert Vice John K Head and C C. It also offers sympathy to Dr. M Shehan of Mand for the death of his wife describing the loss as a dark hour and extinguishing a lamp in a starry firmament.
Washington county authorities vow full prosecutions as a surge of serious automobile accidents in Springfield over the past ten days prompts public anger and intent to crack down on reckless operators.
Mooresville reports a ten pound girl born to the wife of Henry Offutt and a twelve pound boy to the wife of Edd Goatley since our last. Bro Benigist and family plan several weeks’ visit with friends here. A brief home remedy claims facial neuralgia relief in minutes by hot water on the opposite hand, based on nerve crossing. Mr Jas Cull Jr and family visited Mr and Mrs Jas Cull Sr. Misses Fairy Lyddane and Ardia!.. Subscribe for The Sun.
Last Thursday walls stood in Springfield while residents attended county court in Taylorsville the previous Monday. The community records a sad death, Mrs Annie Shehan, wife of Dr J N Shehan, at age forty three. Numerous visits and friendly gatherings fill the week from Springfield to Danville and Rock Bridge with many names listed among attendees and guests. The piece notes a 70th birthday for J E Stevenson alongside a long list of gifts and well-wishers as families from Springfield and nearby towns celebrate and converse about local life.
The death of Mrs. Mary E. Gordon occurred Tuesday May 28 at her home near Willisburg. Born January 16 1843 she joined Hillsboro Baptist Church in youth and married William H. Gordon December 5 1859. She leaves eleven children, fifty one grandchildren, forty two living and four great grandchildren. A devoted Christian and mother her life was a cheerful example. a Wednesday funeral at Rockbridge Church followed by burial.
I have opened an Ice Cream and Soft Drink Parlor in the room formerly occupied by my saloon and I respectfully ask my friends to call upon me. Ream will be furnished in bulk cheaper than you can freeze it.
A large gathering marked Mr David Thompson's seventy-fifth birthday on May 26 with forty-three attendees. Relatives from Thompson and neighboring families joined, while Mrs Jane Cheatham, aged eighty-five, impressed with vigor. The host’s Civil War service and lifelong public devotion highlighted the heartfelt event and feast.
The Valley Hill column reports an abundant wheat harvest and a promising crop year, with fruit grapes and apples varying in outlook. It notes plans for a Union church alongside a new schoolhouse, arguing for prioritizing education facilities over church expansion for financial reasons. A local R F D carrier reports a horse injury after a runaway near autos.
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