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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
4
A fragmented postal notice from Springfield references an internal transmission entry. The readable text shows scattered letters and phrases, with no clear action date recipient or official instruction. Further context would identify the exact mailing or handling instruction.
The piece praises Hon. C. C. McChord as a clean, popular, and brainy man who could be a strong Democratic nominee for Governor. It criticizes Louisville police leadership and Mayor Barth for alleged lawless actions and calls for adherence to state laws, urging McChord’s supporters to back his candidacy.
The Evening Post and Louisville Herald clash over city rules and enforcement. Reports claim doors and saloons stayed open while others cite strict state duties. Public officials including the governor and mayor face pressure as debates on Sunday closing intensify amid Governor Beck and Mayor Barth sparring over policy.
The Anderson News presents a lavish illustrated edition described as one of the prettiest ever seen. It is filled with engaging material and is expected to be highly valuable to Anderson county. Local business leaders are urged to take note of its significance.
The piece condemns Curt Jett's confession as gruesome and urges renewed focus on local option debates. It notes Henry County backed local option by 1600, Harrodsburg by 303, with many counties aligning in a statewide push toward a broad crackdown on saloons and liquor in Kentucky.
Public sale under Washington Circuit Court decree in the Campbell case set for Monday June 25 1906 at the Springfield court house. The mill and lot near Springfield with modern machinery and gas engine to be sold on credit with liens and security. also real estate including a dwelling and two building lots on High and Main streets to be sold with bonds and installment payments. The action is Theo C Campbell et al vs Pearl Campbell. Clerks Leachman and C W C.
Emma Duncan and daughters Mary Lee and Lucille return from Indian Territory to visit Thos Meekley. Milton of Mackville attends Home Coming. Rev Borgis preaches at New Hope. Walter Wilkerson dies June 16 at Mt Zion. funeral at New Hope cemetery. Belle Barry infant dies cholera infantum. burial at St Rox cemetery. Temperance lecture by Judge H Thurman at New Hope. Various visits and social calls across Woodlawn Springfield Booker and Bluffton. Local option meetings announced by W P Walden across Fair View Thompsonville Antioch Texas July dates. Chamberlains Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy praised by M F Burroughs. House Judiciary favors Crumpacker bill on post office fraud orders. Hill of Bowie Texas grows in weight. Dr King’s New Discovery extolled as cure.
A local store announces deep cuts across all departments with slow sellers, remnants, and odds and ends gathered on a bargain table. Prices are marked plainly and customers are invited to inspect the many bargains, including dress goods quoted at sale prices.
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