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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
4
A. C. Kimball is announced as a candidate for the sheriff nomination in Washington County. The bid is subject to Democratic party action and list of deputies includes Richard Bobbitt Sam Rbell Will Merritt Sanders and Hubert Virgin.
S. J. Anderson is announced as candidate for Sheriff of Washington county, subject to the action of the ration party. Deputies named are Byron Crooke Geo Powell Sam Hale and H. R. Eddleman.
Louisville editorial warns Taft’s control of the National Committee risks GOP unity as contests are withdrawn. It notes alleged fraudulent delegate seating, attacks on fairness in Kentucky and fear of a widened split after Bradley joins the convention fight.
The piece attacks Hitchcock and the national committee for silencing Bradley and forcing the GOP into a weakened stance. It warns that Bryanism and a reconstituted Democratic machine threaten Kentucky gains. The author vows to fight on despite leadership betrayals and loss of confidence in commanders.
The Lewisville Sluggers defeated Springfield in two of three games last week. Wednesday’s game halted at 4 1 in the fourth due to rain with Springfield ahead. Thursday’s doubleheader saw Springfield win 11 7 in game one and 3 2 in five innings game two. The Sluggers, all under twenty, impressed fans with sportsmanship and potential. Center College honors: John Shuck McElroy Jr won the oratorical contest and will compete in July’s Intercollegiate event, after previously earning the Ernst prize.
Margaret Bobbitt eight died at her grandfather T J Smith home near Mooresville last Friday after an appendicitis leading to tuberculosis Funeral held Saturday with interment at Camp Ground cemetery The loss deeply grieves her parents Ed and Mrs Bobbitt Also mention of Jack McChord earning a Sidney Johnson gold watch at Center College ville for top academic performance and Springfield friends’ reaction
Rev. W. W. Stout a talented young minister holds a series of meetings in the school house at Fenwick. He is employed by the Executive Board of Central Baptist Association and will stay about two weeks to gather attendance and support from local Christian residents.
The eighty sixth annual St Catherine of Sienna Academy commencement was held in the new St Catherine building on June 16 with an excellent program. Music by an accomplished orchestra and a drama The Christians Under Trojan pleased the audience, followed by a formal alumnae banquet and speeches praising the Sisters' education.
Local residents from Mooresville and Harrodsburg areas visit relatives and attend church events. Several families including Wycoffs, Ishams, Camden, and Yanceys socialize, while students and teachers prepare for district school activities at the Presbyterian church.
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