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Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1910

Page

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Closing Exercises At St Catherine Academy Attract Huge Crowd

St Catherine Academy led by Mother Superior Aquilin staged Commencement Day with a full house. The 1910 graduates included Piety, Cecelia Barber, Gladys Randall, Emily Talbott, and Marie Maloney as the audience heard a sacred drama Ursa of Brittany and rousing addresses by Father Dunn and alumni leaders. The banquet featured purple and gold decor, a five course luncheon, and a toast program led by Mrs Malohon and Miss Allie Reeves. The event honored the Sisters, teachers, and alumnae, marking a milestone for the renowned institution.

Be Catherines Academy Aquilin St. Catherines Ursula Brittany Sisters of St. Catherine Areola Marie Thesonius Emily Odilia Beaoe Nero Cordula Ae Matinera Louise Wagnon Virginia Wonsan May Prather Ida Teas Wood Bessie Piety Cecelia Barber Mane Cecelia Barber Gladys Randall Emily Talbott Marie Maloney Josephine Spalding Mary Pius Gertrude Stocker Boone Malohon Allie Reeves Birtle Reedy Lum Abel Mrs. Boone Albert Bevil Father Dunn Little Helen McComb Oscar Spaulding Lizzie Bevil

Victory Certainty From Johnson on Democratic Landslide

Washington reports Rep Ben Johnson sees a strong Democratic win in November as national mood shifts against the Republicans. He cites a bright outlook, predicts a large House majority, and criticizes campaign money as a factor while urging turnout to back Democratic candidates. The piece also surveys the Kentucky State Board of Equalization report on tax assessments and property values.

Equalization Board Washington, D. C Ben Johnson Johnson House of Representatives Beng United States Republican Party

Kentucky Could Grow Hemp Millions in It

Kentucky has ideal soil and climate for hemp and should expand cultivation beyond tobacco. Garrard County tops world hemp acreage, Boyle second, with Kentucky leading foreign production as well. The article urges farmers to devote more than 20,000 acres to hemp to boost profits and state leadership.

Kentucky Garrard County Boyle County Department of Agriculture Old Commonwealth

Night Rider Prosecutions Narrowly Reported in Kentucky

Princeton Kentucky June 10 Jules Robinson an important witness against six alleged night riders was assassinated last night near his home. His body lay in the road after buckshot deaths. Robinson had refused to leave the country and was warned to testify. Milton Olver, second lead witness, was shot two weeks ago and guarded at Hopkinsville. The first night rider case against Dr A Amos will be called in Christian Circuit Court tomorrow. The Hopkinsville area has a long history of night rider violence dating back to December 6 1907. Chamberlains Eye Remedy is sold with a money back guarantee. Sold by All Druggists.

Princeton Jules Robinson Hopkinsville Casea Robinson Milton Olver Aix A. Amos Christian Circuit Wille

Taft Receives Kentucky Party in White House Visit

President Taft met Danville Judge C R McDowell and his party including three sons and J B McEvoy of Springfield in the White House after a Washington call on Saturday. Senator Paynter introduced the Kentuckians who sparked Taft’s reminiscences of Ohio shore, peach trees, and Kentucky manhood.

C. R. McDowell Miles Charles Samuel S. McElroy East Washington City President Taft White House Senator Paynter Kentucky Washington Post Ohio Taft Cincinnati Paynter Prooa Danville J. 3. McEvoy Springfield

Sympson will case proceeds as evidence closes

The Sympson will case remains in trial with witnesses heard since last Monday. The judge and counsel prepared arguments as the lengthy hearing nears its anticipated jury deliberation. Also, Albert Brown, a young Black boy, was tried by Squire Upt for breach of the peace, found guilty, and fined five dollars after a prior month clash with John Riley at Mackville, during which Brown cut Riley's coat. T Scott Mayes prosecuted and Marshal Duncar defended.

Sympson Albert Brown Squire Upt John Riley Mackville Riley T. Scott Mayes Marshal Duncar

Ends Winter's Troubles at Haydon and Robertson

Winter brings frost bite troubles to many and relief is offered by Boile. Piles, Cuta, Sores, Eczema are named ailments. Only 2c at Haydon and Robertson. A compact health note advertises cold season remedies and a discount at the local shop.

Vinces Haydon & Robertson

Tobacco Pool Hopes For Higher Prices On Short Crop

Growers in the Burley tobacco pool anticipate a short crop this year with pooling members buying last year’s crop to secure better prices. Cold weather could shrink Central and Northern Kentucky Burley yields to under half an average, while poor early plant growth and late June maturation threaten light, undersized crops.

Kentucky Burley Pool Trust

Scholarship Won by a Girl at Central High

Miss Margaret McElroy, 17, daughter of Lee McElroy, earned a Chicago University scholarship for best grades across four years at Central High School. She is described as niece of Mr and Mrs A C McElroy of this place and will attend the university next session in Kansas City Journal.

Central High School Margaret B. McEiroy Lee McBiroy Chicago University Rbirow Chicago Univ Kansas City Journal McElroy A. C. McElroy

Gold Found Amid Kentucky Fisherman's Dredge Find

Danville reports George Kelley of Boyle county found a cedar box while diving near Kin's Mill containing three five cent pieces and lead pellets. The box had rot, but about a peck could fit, suggesting more money may lie buried nearby. Kelley searched again without success.

Danville George Kelley Boyle County Kin’s Mill Kelly Anne

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St. Catherine’s Academy Dorian Prince of England A Wus Albert Gladys Randal May Humbe Land Lady Alba Louise Barber Rosa Catherine Smith Ernna Elsie Edel Irene Alma Abell Sehtine Nellie McGill Zetsnes Hs St Catherines Katie Hertlein BRO State Board of Equalization Augustus E Willaon Frankfort Board of Equalization County Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors Zemo Leo Haydon Kansas Oli Damillians Judge McDowell J. S. McElroy Washington
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