Local Notes Highlight Meetings and Sales Around town
Saturday is bar gain day at P. J. Thomas. A protracted Baptist meeting will be led by Dr W C Carver, a former pastor and seminary professor. Cattle hogs lambs and real estate change hands in Washington county with sales at Jarboe Campbell mill and residences on High Street and East Main Street.
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Baptist Church
W. C. Carver
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
New Salem Church
C. L. Brady
Near Town
Yankey & Co
Washington County
S. M. Campbell
F. M. Campbell
Jarboe & Campbell
John F. Simms
Theo
Campbell
Mr. Simms
Charles McWhorter
High-Street
East Main Street
Theo, Campbell
New Firm Formed as Robertson Brothers Transfers Interest
Joe Claybrooke has bought Chas Robertson's share in Robertson Brothers dry goods. He will assume control around August 15. Claybrooke, formerly with Grundy Claybrooke McIntire, returns to Springfield. Robertson plans retirement and may relocate or start new business in Springfield. The partners may incorporate. Robertson has many friends in Washington County hoping for his return to local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Claybrooke
Chas, Robertson
Robertson Brothers
Claybrooke
Grundy, Claybrooke & McIntire
Springfield
Falls City Clothing Company
Louisville
Noe Nomination for Circuit Court Clerk in Kentucky
Robert Noe was nominated by the Democratic County Committee for Circuit Court Clerk after a July 7 primary. He was the sole candidate meeting filing and fee deadlines, and thus declared the nominee, with praise for his qualifications in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Noe
Democratic County Committee
Noe
Kentucky
Bob Noe
Death of Mrs. Simpson in Springfield
Mrs Teresa Simpson died at the home of Mr and Mrs Thos O Bryan in Springfield on Sunday June 24 of general debility. Born February 14 1827 in the county she lived on the St Rose farm and with her late husband and later Mr and Mrs Thomas O Bryan. Funeral at St Dominic's Church with interment at St Rose. Notables attending from distance include Sister Thomasina and Mrs Emma Cummings among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Simpson
Thos. O'Bryan
Springfield
County
St. Rose
Thos, O'Bryan
Emma Cummings
Loretta
Wm. O'Daniel
Lebanon
Man Named Burkhead Shoots Showmaker in Texas
Sam Burkhead wounded Ernest Showmaker with a gunshot to the leg at a Texas location late Monday. The incident stems from a Springfield horse trade dispute. Burkhead, described as a traveling horse swapper, fled. a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Showmaker is a well regarded young man, son of Mr. John Showmaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Burkhead
Ernest Showmaker
Texas
Springfield
Burkhead
Shewmaker
Young Shewmaker
John Shewmaker
Round Up of Personal News Visits In Town
A weekly column notes numerous local visitors and departures. Typhoid fever patient Miss Pearl Campbell shows signs of improvement as residents travel between Lebanon Bardstown Greensburg Louisville and Lexington. Andrew Carnegie donates 25000 to the University of Southern California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Shelbyville
Andrew Carnegie
University of Southern California
Bricken Bros Incorporation Records and Stockholders Revealed
Articles of incorporation filed for Bricken Bros Co show Geo A Bricken Sr and Jr along with W E Merkley signing required papers. Stockholders listed include Wm M Bricken M N Bricken Geo A Bricken Jr F J Bricken R L Bricken with majority control by Geo A Bricken Sr and Jr and W E Merkley. Also notes an earlier company merger and a public altercation report involving a Senator and Brown with an umbrella incident. Also reports the death of Joseph S. Thompson from typhoid fever in Louisville with burial planned in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Bricken Bros. Co
Geo. A. Bricken, Sr
Geo. A. Bricken, Jr
W. E. Merkley
Wm. M. Bricken
M. N. Bricken
Geo. A
Senator Chinn and Brown Viciously Involved in Talmage Alley Scrape
In Harrodsburg near Cole man's stable Tuesday evening Senator J. P. Chinn and G. B. Brown from near Talmage fought in public. Brown, reportedly intoxicated, attacked over fencing Brown claimed the Senator damaged during fox hunting. Witnesses say the Senator stayed calm and courteous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrodsburg
J. P. Chinn
G. B. Brown
Talmage
Coleman
Brown
No Fear of Tigers Harrodsburg Action against Whisky
The Harrodsburg Herald reports decisive public opposition to whisky sales. A 100 member civic committee will enforce prohibition locally, and violators are warned they would regret it. The paper believes no licensed saloon will survive in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrodsburg
Latest Style Hats for Boys Hit Local Stores
A Spokane article notes new line of boys hats and summer novelties arriving, including belts and fans, with many items slated for sale at cost. Local shoppers anticipate fresh styles and bargain prices this season.
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P. J. Thomas
Christian Church
Mie
Sun
A. L. Litsey
Pleasant Grove
Robertson Bros
Henry C. Baker
Willisburg
McChord
Baker
P. J. Tohmas
L. H. Thurman
Road Run
Hardin's Creek
Temperance
Congress
N. Wituert
J. H. Thurman
Antioch Church
Tatham Springs
Limberneck
Washington County Medical Society
Court House
R. C. McChord
W. W. Ray
J. Hunter Peak
Loulaville
B.crume
Bloomfield
J. C. Mudd
J. Smock
Richard RoBards
M. W. Hyats
D. A. Croaby
J. H. Lampton
J. H. Hopper
A. Y. Hatchett
J. B. RoBards
Dra
J. H. Peak
Woodson
Mary Arnold
Boyle County
Arnold
J. M. Burton
Hagen Block
NEW Firm
Joseph Claybrooke
C. D. Robertson
Robertson Brother
Shooting At
Jedece
Miss Pearl Campbell
Margie Bonta
S. H. Bishop
W. Hagan
Tom Edelen
Greensburg
Annie Mayes
Fred Mangate
R. H. Edelen
George Irvin
Bardstown
Bob Blan
Ray Goodin
Lexington
Will Huston
Maud
Mr. Huston Wakefield
Henrietta Spalding
May Kenna
Ethel Searcy
William O'Daniel
Martin Simpson
Gilbert Woodson Young
Geo. Moore
William Young
Laura McChord
Lydia McElroy
C. C. McChord
Frankfort
Will Smith
Will Riney
Lteaver
Col
Katherine Spalding
Bertha Haydon
Sweeney Hagan
Denver, Col
Margaret Spalding
Henry, Edelon
Messrs
Ben F
John Simms
A. Cox
James Maratta
Missouri
Misa Kate Mayes
Satur
John Mahon
George Burton
J M. Burton
J. M. Boswell
Lloyd Clarkson
John Bailey
Neight
Somerset
Bailey
Luther Burns
Benedict Baker
Colorado
Mr. Baker
Charey Baker
Finley Scruggs
Eureka Springs
Ark
Mr. Scruggs
Evan Rogers
Nottinghan
Cade Cord
Net
Cunningham & Duncan
Jack Chinn
Joseph S. Thompson
R. D. Thompson
St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
Lebanon, Ky
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