Rain Lifts Spirits Amid Community News
Farmers welcome rain while residents share travel notes and visits. Annie Brooke returns from Lexington. Lillie Cocanougher entertains Mrs. Charles Harmon in Perryville. Mrs. Robert Young’s funeral held with Rev. J. W. officiating near Jensonton. Jennie Claybrooke visits grandparents. Lestie Purdom heads to Winchester. church ice cream supper planned for July 1 to benefit. Various local greetings, births, and visitors noted including Moore and Mrs. Sydney Green from Sherman, and Ruth Claybrooke’s return from Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Lillie Cocanougher
Perry- Wille
Charles Harmon
Robert Young
Jensonton
J. W
Jennie Claybrooke
Springfield
Lestie Purdom
Winchester
Bettie Deboe
Mabel Tyler
Mr. Moore
Sherman
Texas
Sydney Green
Jacob Kimberlin
Yewell
Bardstown
P. C. W. Peterson
Henry Peterson
Bowling Green
Nettie Harmon
John Peterson
Sweazy
Nelson County
Ruth Claybrooke
Cleveland
Lebanon
J. D. Whayne
Dalton
Whayne
Catties
Col
R. E. Whayne
Death of Mrs Froman at eighty three near Pleasant Run
Mrs Froman aged eighty three died at her home near Pleasant Run last Monday. The interment was held Tuesday morning in Bethlehem cemetery with Rev Graves of Lebanon officiating. She leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn her death.
Hillsboro Tobacco Season Notes and Local Visits
Hillsboro report notes a good tobacco season, with last Monday and Friday especially active. Local residents include Miss Mandenman recovering, Robert Thompson of Pleasant Grove visiting, Pearl Barr from Springfield at church, Lula Pinkston from Cross Roads visiting Jessie Noel, and M. Shields family gathering. Rev W E Sutherland returned from Warren county, and James Coulter attended a Louisville conclave. The item also mentions Mrs Mollie Sutherland visiting an uncle in Anderson county and a sermon by Brother John discussed at a local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandenman
Robert Thompson
Pleasant Grove
Pearl Barr
Springfield
Lula Pinkston
Cross Roads
Jessie Noel Labe Coulter
M. Shields
James Coulter
Louisville
Mollie Sutherland
Anderson County
Texas
W. E. Sutherland
Warren County
John
Pic Gayth Het ‘Byon Parks
D. M. Shiels
Horse Rescued From Watery Grave After Pond Plunge
A horse nearly drowned after venturing into a nine foot deep pond dug during last summer's dry season. The animal, hot and thirsty, sought a drink and jumped in, but was saved and likely uninjured. Authorities expect the horse will hesitate before drinking next time.
Mackville Gossip and Local Happenings in June
Weather is fine as farmers finish tobacco setting and begin wheat cutting. Neighbors purchase new binders. Confederate reunion attendees include Sam Mayes and T J Graves and others. Local acts feature a minstrel show by the Lewis brothers at Wycoff's hall on June 14. Visitors include Miss May Haydon and Miss Hattie Warren visiting Perryville. Various relatives from Texas Bardstown and Louisville are noted visiting Mackville. News mentions Gen A P Stewart improving at an Alabama resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I- Louisville
Sam. Mayes
T. J. Graves
Lillie Bottom
Brooks Hatchett
Eva
Jo Wycoff
Walter Foley
Lewis Brothers
Wycoff
May
Public Sale Notice Near Bardstown Pike
Public sale to be held at the late residence of David L. Payne six miles from Springfield on Bardstown pike. Details incomplete in readable text but action is a sale overseen by local authorities or executors. Entity focus includes David L. Payne, Springfield, Bardstown pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. _Payne
Springfield
Bardstown Pike
Will
Public Auction of Payne Estate Set for July First 1905
Public auction to sell the personal property of David L Payne deceased starting at 1 PM. Lucinda Payne administratrix advertises the sale of items including livestock and tools, listing the place and calling bidders to participate in the sale of the estate assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. ‘Payne
A Song of Summer Rain
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution lyric about summer rain revitalizing fields crops and gardens. Images of rain dancing on hilltops plains and meadows with roses and wildflowers thriving under a breezy blessing.
CARDWELL COMMUNITY NEWS AND CHURCH EVENTS
Cardwell notes a quiet week with visitors from Sharpsville and Mackville, a large Battle church gathering led by Rev E W Som mers, and an all day Mount Freedom meeting planned for June 24. Local residents socialize at homes and attend events while the village copes without a blacksmith. A horse injury to James Moore required medical care and he is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Young
Sharpsville
W. H. Lay
Battle Sunday
E. W. Sommers
Mount Freedom
Floris Lay
Eskel Graham
Lonnie Turner
Mackville
E. T. Perkins
John Bull
Davis Noel
IW. L
Mr. Moore
Springfield Market Daily Prices Snapshot
Market notes show prices for various goods including wheat at 1.15 per bushel, corn at 0c, lard at 0e per pound, lime at 0e to 1.00 per barrel, and potatoes country at 7S per barrel. Hides green Te. potatond country te te 7S? turkeys ie per pound. winewig toe to toe per gallon. wool greasy 1c. salt 1.45 and 1.85 per barrel.
Frigid parallels drawn on burn like frost and bite
The excerpt likens extreme cold to burning heat, noting a 180 degree below zero air drop on the hand would feel like molten metal. It warns horse caretakers of pain from a frosted bit, comparing frostbite to iron burn and emphasizing severe discomfort in extreme cold conditions.
Stock Sales and Farm Prices At Local Market
Stock sales report shows E G Holliday owing sums at 3 50 and 4 50 per head and fat cattle at 3 to 3 ½ cents for the fall market. Holliday and H J Brown bought a six year old horse from D Rue Harrodsburg for 362 50. B Lawson received a lot of lambs here this week at 6 cents. Billie William had sixteen lambs weighing 1500 pounds. Retrospects notes from Professor William Knight of the University of St Andrews include a letter by Dr Maclagan about Carlyle and the aged writer’s final years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Holliday
H. J. Brown
D. Rue
Harrodsburg
B. Lawson
Billie William
William Knight
University of St. Andrews
Maclagan
Carlyle
Protect the Back and Health Warnings
The article warns that the back requires protection to prevent colds and illness. It advises keeping the back covered, avoiding drafts, and not exposing the back to heat after warming. It cites health guidance from Journal of Health and mentions Otis Botts and James Dudgeon in historical notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Health
Graves offers timepieces and jewelry at low prices
A short classified note advertises affordable clocks at Graves with a line of jewelry. It urges readers to have their eyes tested and glasses fitted, inviting them to call and visit. The exact pricing and details are not specified.
Kentucky Fair Dates for 1905 Exhibitions by Associations
Kentucky fair associations announced fixed dates across the state for their 1905 exhibitions. The calendar lists fairs in Vanceburg Bardstown Shelbyville Florence Owensboro and more with ranges from three to six days, spanning August 1 to September 28. Dates appear repeatedly for multiple towns including August 15 August 17 August 22 September 1 and September 5 with varying length fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene
Fon
Ae Pores
Shelbyville
Nihal Nasvittes
Ion Dan
Bardstown
Florence
Ranhuky
Owensboro
Tatham Springs Ice Cream Supper Draws Big Turnout
A large crowd gathered at Scruggsville for an ice cream supper Saturday night. A Sunday school was organized there on Sunday. Granville Brown Roscoe Brown and Zin Snider visited Mrs. Della Carey at home after a trip to Brooksville. Ethel and Offa Carey from Polin visited their grandparents Pinkston this Thursday. A heavy rain boosted a good tobacco season but a plant famine looms, threatening full crops for many farmers. Anna Wells spent Friday and Saturday at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scruggsville
Messrs
Granville
Roscoe Brown
Zin Snider
Della Carey
Noel
Brooksville
Ethel
Offa Carey
Polin
Anna Wells
Local Social Notes And Picnic Ad Tease
Miss Zelma and Kathrine Hardesty with Mattie Williams and Eliza Scott visited Miss Bessie Hardesty. Mrs Amanda Cammack improves. Mrs Louis Reynolds better. Enoch Crow and wife from Maud visited Mr McPield Crow. Local youths attended Children’s Night in Maud. Walter Wilkerson and wife visited Mr Zim Scott. The Sun offers attractive picnic bill printing services with pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelma and
Kathrine Hardesty
Mattie Williams
Eliza Scott
Bessie Hardesty
Louis Reynolds
Enoch Crow
Maud
McPield Crow
Walter Wilkerson
Zim Scott
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W. C. Grigsby
Optician
Walton Hotel
Northern Illinois College of Chicago
Walton
Annie Brooke
Lexington
Froman
Hillsboro
J. W. Mitchell
Gainesville
Celia Ewell
Mitchell
Kentucky
H. B. Powell
Tatham Springs
Sadie
Ethel Mayes
James Cregor
James Mitchell
Ewell
John Haydon
Danville
Lucy Hall
The
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Melvenia
Maggie Wycoff
W. T. Barnett
Lambert
Lillie Haydon
Fannie McMullin
Lois Yankey
Sadie Mayes
Ollie Showmaker
James Graves
Cornelius Gillespie
Will, Harmon
Annie Haydon
Ethel Turner
Nora Showmaker
Nellie Haydon
Alice Turner
Preston Peter
Logan County
Paris Peter
A. P. Stewart
Alabama
Lucinda Payne
Admx
David L. Payne
Atlanta Constitution
Cardwell
Springfield Market
Ballard-Snow Liniment Co
ST. Louis
C. J. Haydon
E. M. Russell
Otis Botts
Peoria
Ill
James Dudgeon
Grant County
F. T. Cox & CO
Das
Graves
Illinois Central Railroad
California
Colorado
Portland
Oregon
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texan
Arizonia
New Mexico
F. W. Harlow
G.P. A
Louisville, Ky
Springfield Sun
the Sun
Springfield, Ky
L. and
Bmsae
Serato
Bol
Tatham, Springs
Amanda Cammack
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