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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1905
Page
4
Readers note a Wisconsin bill to force shredder makers to place the feed point twelve feet from the mouth to protect workers. The LaRue County Herald reports Congressman D H Smith recovering from rheumatism in Washington and hints at a nickname dispute over Charlie Howard.
A recent divorce case portrays Buffalo Bill as quarrelsome and cowardly while his wife is described as kind and generous. The article frames the famous showman in a harsh light, labeling the conduct as ingrati tude in a public scrutiny context.
A New York woman married after a dare, reflecting on dares and risk. In Boston, Congregational church members refuse Rockefeller money for Foreign Mission work, deeming it ill gotten coal oil funds. The Democratic Committee of Hardin Grayson and Bulliet counties met in Elizabethtown, setting a delegate convention for August 29 after calculating Hardin as the nominee county.
Local items report a three year mule sale for ninety five dollars, tenants renting property, and upcoming village events. Tobacco planting prospects look strong as March weather favors farms. several residents recover from illness while others travel for treatments or visit family. A Louisville physician notes Chamberlain Pain Balm as effective for rheumatic pain and available from C J Heyon.
Mrs Laura Coffee and her son Earnest return from visit to brother Murray Grider. Rev Summers holds services and Bible class. Visitors include Mrs Della Carey Miss Hester Noel and Dr H P Hatchett family. Local chatter mentions age corrected for G W Jenkins and hopes for more reunions and spring hotel reopening.
Berry Gordon ten year old son of Mr and Mrs J N Gordon died Wednesday and was buried Thursday morning at Old Rock Bridge burying ground. He had suffered for eighteen months. Our deepest sympathy to the family in their bereavement.
Miss Mary Fagan of 430 Ferry Street Kansas City Missouri says Paracamph healed her eczema and soothed her skin. She claims the product clears all traces of eczema within two to four weeks with a money back guarantee if it fails.
McIntire Kentucky notes G T Thompson of near Lebanon visited his uncle Hillary McIntire on Sunday. Miss Burt Corbett of Springfield visited her sister Miss Rose Corbett and Miss Susie Mulican also of Springfield.
Mr. John Peterson and wife travel to Louisville to buy stock for his father spring goods. Rev. W T Gordon preached an excellent sermon Sunday night. Bill Jeffries and wife move in with Mrs. Mary Crane for their future home. Will Peterson and wife visit the latter's sister Mrs. Charlie Goode. Sam Shanks and three children are ill and in need of help. Miss Golden Peterson guests of grandmother Mrs. Brady. Miss Bettie Deboe of Springfield visits. Minnie Barker of Thompsonville visits Miss Robinson. Colt owned by Otis Bradshaw escaped injury when owner arrived to stop it from breaking a hole in the fence. E T Franklin, former teacher, has applied for fall school. he is now at Valpariso Indiana. Community Telephone supporters plan a meeting Saturday afternoon April 8 to discuss the project. Farmers urged to attend.
In Cardwell, Mary A. Perkins travels to Louisville for spring goods while Nora McMullen teaches music at S. H. Gardner’s. A large Battle crowd surprised the Gardner family Friday night with music by McMullen and Ada Sims. Local trades include horse sales at Harrodsburg and multiple visits among Springfield, Battle, Cornishville, and Jenkinsville residents.
A local man named Will Moore is praised for two part whistling of a tune at once covering soprano and alto. He has received a good salary offer to perform publicly and also plays the violin in addition to his whistling talent.
An advertisement in last week's Sun misstated the venue for J R Walkers horse Waco Dare Dr. It was listed as Bloomfield pik but should have read Fair Grounds at Springfield according to the notice.
An ad promoting Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children claims it is safe and effective. The copy emphasizes relief and notes the product as a non dangerous option, mentioning C3 Haydon as part of the attribution.
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