Death of Mrs. R. W. Wathen Proclaimed Protracted Illness
Prolonged illness marks the death of Mrs. R. W. Wathen at her husband’s home. Born August 23, 1862, she was formerly Miss McAtee. Survived by her husband two children J. B. and Virginia and brothers and sisters including Mrs. Bettie Logedon Mrs. Theresa Hagan Miss Ella McAtee Geo McAtee Felix McAtee and Jas McAtee. Funeral at St Dominics church tomorrow at 9 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Wathen
Muss McAtee
Wathen
J. B
Virginia
Bettie Logedon
St. Mary's
Theresa Hagan
Ella McAtee
Cincinnati
Geo. McAtee
Brown Wells Quietly Married in Louisville Parlor
Miss Veola Brown of this place and Mr Nick Wells of Taylorsville wed quietly Thursday evening at 8 90 o'clock in the parlors of Rev T M Hawes in Louisville. The ceremony drew only close relatives with no attendants. The bride, a well known Springfield young woman, is daughter of I M Brown. Wells, a young Taylorsville businessman, will establish their home there.
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Veola Brown
Nick Wells
Taylorsville
T. M. Hawes
Louisville
Springfield
Inter
Brown
Wells
Taylorville
Newspaper Owner From Lyons Summoned For Unpaid Subscriptions
Eastor Fey of Lyons Louisiana is called to Washington City to explain why his subscribers have not fully paid under postal rules. An inspector had previously found the list fairly paid but found it still not sufficiently up to date. The move prompted a public questioning of the newspaper man over collection practices.
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Eastor Fey
Lyons
Washington City
Ibaeribers
Government Official Charged Over Subscriptions Dunning
A government figure faces charges for violating federal laws by persistently harassing subscribers over small debts. The case highlights fears of abrupt inspections and list scrutiny, with observers noting the uncertainty of when officials may demand records.
Lightning Strikes Grundy Avenue Home During Storm
A Sunday night electrical storm damaged Mr. J. P. Willett’s Grundy Avenue residence causing a toppled chimney mantel and fired fender while the family received shocks but none were seriously hurt. New state laws take effect midnight Tuesday affecting jury duties and sentencing processes, with questions remaining on retroactive application and governor appointments.
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J. P. Willett
Grundy Avenue
Man Seeks to Help Others After Long Struggle
J F Boyer of Fertile Missouri describes years of suffering from backache nervousness loss of appetite lassitude and kidney disorders and endorses Electric Bitters as a remedy. He claims five bottles cured him and cites relief for liver trouble dyspepsia blood disorders female complaints and malaria. Sold for 50 cents at Haydon Robertson's.
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J. F. Boyer
Fertile
Fire destroys Johnson & Co. store at Pulliam
Early morning blaze at Johnson & Co. general store in Pulliam destroyed the storehouse and furniture wareroom and all contents. The nearby Johnson residence was saved. Loss estimated at 16000 dollars with 6000 dollars insured, impacting the regional community that relied on the shop.
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Johnson & Co
Pulliam
Johnson
Sympson will case jury sustains late John A Sympson will
After a trial begun Monday June 6 the jury returned a verdict sustaining the will of the late John A Sympson on Thursday June 16 nine days of testimony with about sixty to seventy five witnesses. Attorneys Halstead Barlow and Lewis argued for contestants while Asbeeeus McChord Kelly and Mayea spoke for propounders. A motion for a new trial was overruled and an appeal to the Court of Appeals will likely be pursued.
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Sympson
John A. Sympson
Halstead, Barlow and Lewis
Asbeeeus McChord
Kelly
Mayea
Court of
Sam J. Anderson
Joe Reed
Jack Kimberlin
Frankfort
Reed
Messrs. W. C. McChord
J. W. Lewis
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
New England firm markets preservative microbe for dairies
An English company opens large labs to raise millions of bacteria for butter and dairy use. A manager says the preservative microbe fights harmful germs that cause rancidity, replacing harmful chemical additives. The product is a clear liquid added to cream during churning, with bottles priced 75 cents to 2.50.
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England
Lambs Supplant Hogs At Bourbon Stock Yards Price Surge
Lambs now top hogs on the Bourbon stock yards board with daily new highs. A carload of owe and other lambs sold for 9.75 while the general run of good lambs brought 9.50, up 10 percent from prior levels.
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Bourbon
Bourton
Record Lamb Prices Rally in Louisville Market
The Louisville market reports record high lamb prices for the season with the general market up 10 cents from yesterday. Second grade lambs sold from 7 to 7.50 while fat sheep ranged 5 to 5.62. Daily receipts reached 5,200 and weekly totals 16,780, with overall demand still behind last year.
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Louisville Times
Green County must pay railroad bonds and tax levy ordered
A Louisville court issues a mandamus requiring Green County officials to levy taxes to satisfy judgments against the county tied to the Cumberland and Ohio Railroad bonds from the 1870s. The action targets about 100 000 dollars for Mary Amis Quinn and 150 000 dollars for Charley Murphy and others. The order directs certification of the levy to the county revenue collector. The dispute ties to historical bonds for railroad construction. The case cites prior appeals and Supreme Court options. In other news, Joe Reed begins a five year sentence for murder after conviction and appeals challenges. The St Marys Dramatic Club presented The College Toastmaster at the Opera House with student cast and a Blind Beggars farce. Prof Wuerth violin solo noted.
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United States Court
Louisville
Evans
Greene County
Mary Amis Quinn
Charley Murphy
United States Court of Reer
Supreme Court of the United States
Green County
Cumberland and Ohio Railroad
Green
St. Mary's College
St. Mary's
Wuerth
School Notes on Teacher Institutes and July Start
The White Teacher's Institute is postponed to August. The Colored Teacher's Institute will be held with Marion, Taylor, Green and Washington counties at Campbellaville from July 4 for five days. Certificated teachers must attend or forfeit the right to teach this year. Schools may begin July 5 or later. J. W. Busn, County Superintendent.
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Marion
Taylor
Green
Washington
Campbellaville
J. W. Busn
Local Hardesty notes and moving meetings round town
Sunday visits and meetings mark Hardesty area activity with Rev. Henes leaving for Cardwell after a week at Hardesty schoolhouse. Neighbors J R Gray H Gray Sales and Evan Crow are mentioned along with Mildred Williams and Edith Trent. An ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for various ailments at 25 cents.
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Jim Hardin
Walter Lewis
Ae Won
A. B
Molly Williams
Theo Crow
Mesars Gray
Edith Trent
Evan Crow
Fannie Hardesty
Per cent clause would bind growers hand and foot
In a circular from the Burley Tobacco Society Executive Committee Lexington Kentucky explains why the 1910 pledge omits a 75 per cent clause. Col John R Allen Attorney argues that a fixed percentage would invite litigation and be a detriment to pooling efforts.
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Burley Tobacco Society
Butley Tobacco Society
Tobacco Trust
General Assembly
Burlay Tobacco Society
Col
John R. Allen
Pendleton
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Elm St
Buffalo
N. Y
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Lexington
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