Good Citizen Loyal Friend Kind Brother Dies in 1907
Mr Loyd Clarkson died at his home between Springfield and Lebanon last Friday night March 15 1907 at 12 oclock of Brights disease. He had suffered long then worsened in recent weeks and a leg wound from an accident about a year earlier is believed to have hastened his death. He was forty six, born November 29 1861, and spent his life in the county with hundreds of friends. He had previously engaged in the un-
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Loyd Clarkson
Springfield
Lebanon
Washington County
Clark
Mr. Clarkson
Death of Mr Clarkson Ends Honest County Career
Funeral services were held for Mr Clarkson at the Catholic church with Father Hennesy officiating. He had an early career in undertaking and furniture in Springfield, later devoted to farming. Survived by brothers Thomas Clarkson and Richard Clarkson and half sister Mrs Ben Haydon. He was described as an honest, generous, big hearted man who aided the needy and supported Washington county interests. The Sun conveyed condolences from many friends.
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Springfield
Clarkson
Washington County
Father Hennesy
Thomas Clarkson
Richard Clarkson
Lebanon
Ben Haydon
Advice To Farmers On Tobacco Prices Risk
Farmers who stayed out of the tobacco pool and those selling now risk low prices. The article argues many could fetch higher prices by waiting and adding a few factors, urging strategic selling rather than rushing to market.
Farmers urged to join Burley Tobacco pool over trust price
The Cynthiana Log Cabin argues most tobacco should be placed in the pool to secure higher advances and future payments. It notes less than 36 percent of crop outside the pool, warns that nonmembers risk low prices, and says pool members can receive 6 to 8 cents upfront with more later.
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Burley Tobacco Society
High School Notes on Spelling Matches and Spring Sports
The column reports on school spelling contests with fifth to eighth graders, upcoming interclass clashes, and the winners. It notes Richard Spalding’s illness, a revived girls ball team after a misreported disbanding, and preparations for a school tournament. It mentions baseball practice, Panama Canal era labor droughts, and Electric Bitters as a remedy citing Hayden & Robertson.
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Leo
Panama Canal
Hayden & Robertson
Washington County pupils aid expo fund with penny to five districts
Five district schools and teachers in Washington County submit small contributions to fund a Kentucky Jamestown Exposition replica at Norfolk Virginia. Donations range from 1 to 5 cents per pupil by age, with records kept for public display at the Kentucky building.
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Kentucky
Norfolk
Bolonesboro
Ida Cocanougher
Elva Cocanougher
Myrtle Yaste
Bryan Yaste
Eddie Yaste
Nettie Hayes
Georgia Hayes
Gilbert Cocanougher
Ethel Cocanougher
Resolutions Condemning Action of French Government
A large Sunday gathering in Marion Falcon united citizens from nearby counties to condemn France's confiscation of church property and religious restrictions. Speakers urged defense of civil and religious liberty, praising Catholic France and Pope Pius X, and adopted resolutions denouncing atheistic attacks on Christianity and expressing sympathy for French Catholics.
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Hell
Pius X
Pars
France
Marion Falcon
H. W. Rives
C. Boldritk
Edward J. McDermott
Louiaville
I. H. Thurman
Mrs Jennie Cissell Dies at Home in Loretto
Marion County news notes the death of Mrs Jennie Cissell wife of Dr L K Cissell of Loretto from stomach inflammation. Funeral in Chicago then burial there. Daughter of Robert Bowling New Haven she was a loving neighbor and leaves several small children. Also reports Nally from Washington aiding farmers in forming local unions of the American Society of Equity with Bradfordsville unions flourishing and more to come.
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Marion Falcon
Jennie Cissell
L. K. Cissell
Loretto
Chicago
Cissell
Robert Bowling
New Haven
Nally
Washington County
American Society of Equity
Bradfordsville
Rockefeller Princely Gift Rumors in New York
A Herald report cites a Rockefeller Bible class member and family confidant stating John D. Rockefeller Jr. plans a vast gift to New York City. The sum would be at least 50 million dollars, split between charity and education, with a forthcoming will project said to total as much as 250 million dollars for enduring public benefit.
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New York
the Herald Today
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
John D. Rockefeller
New York City
Herald
Rockefeller
Lakewood
N. J
Disastrous fire in Lebanon destroys $40000 in property
A major fire swept through Lebanon last Friday night damaging about 40000 in goods and buildings. The blaze began in the Hilpp & Abell tailoring shop and spread rapidly, endangering neighboring businesses and residences. The affected parties include A Kelly & Son, D R Bodking & Co, Peloani & Co, C B Johnston, G R Latimer, J W Miller, Dr G G Thornton, Hilpp & Abell, Dr T F Cleaver, and Dr J T Elliott.
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Lebanon
Hilpp & Abell
A. Kelly & Son
D. R. Bodking & Co
Peloai & Co
C. B. Johnston
G. R. Latimer
Dry
Notion
J. W. Miler
G. G. Thornton
T. F. Cleaver
J. T. Elliott
A Richmond Resident Endorses Dr. King’s New Discovery
A. D. Williams of 107 West Main Street Richmond declares Dr King’s New Discovery the only remedy that helped him and fully meets the proprietor’s claim. He says it saves more lives than all other throat and lung remedies combined and notes use as a cough and cold cure worldwide. It cures asthma bronchitis whooping cough croup quinsy hoarseness and stops hemorrhage where applicable.
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Richmond
Ind
A. D. Williams
West Main St
M. H. Jones & Co Poultry Plan Promises Big Kentucky Venture
M H Jones and associates form M H Jones & Co to operate a large poultry business in Kentucky. Incorporators include LG Smith, Kirk of Shelbyville, Clark of Bardstown, with Jones as president. The Sun predicts the venture will become the county’s top enterprise and attract substantial profits.
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Mir
H. Jones
LG Smith
Kirk
Shelbyville
Peen Clark
Bardstown
M. H. Jones
Kentucky
Jones
Do Jones
M. H. Jones & Co
Washington County
Tobacco shipment and pool status in county warehouses
Over 700000 pounds of tobacco have arrived at warehouses and all registered tobacco is accounted for. The summer receiving line will close soon. a new warehouse will not accept more tobacco for days, after which tobacco will be received again. This saves costs for handling the crop. About 90 percent of the 1407 crop has been pooled locally. encouragement to pool the remaining 10 percent. Commentary warns against discouragers and notes a distinction between discouragement and advice.
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Colvin
Conrad Hertlein Returns Home From Germany
Conrad Hertlein came home after a two month stay in Germany and was greeted by Sophia and Willesden Hertlein, Adolph Hertlein, and friend M. Tuling. The group plans to help settle his mother Hes gid tosnsia estate and greeted him warmly as he rejoined friends.
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Conrad Hertlein
Frants Geramches Main
Germany
Ite Ameters
Sophia
Willesden
Conrad Jase
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Ida Elder
Minnie Funk
Charlie Harmon
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Loyd Wethington
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Pearl Gotee
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Arthur Hill
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Oh Teacher
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el Whitehouse
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Richard Christerson
Medford Milton
Kate Hayden
Cordin Whitehouse
Mattie Whitehouse
Zulu Smock
Margie Christerson
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Willie Milton
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Ida Hayden
Council of State
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