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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1907
Page
1
Farmers warned not many tobacco sellers hold crops for summer delivery. Advice urges close hanging to minimize weight loss, drying to June heat, and risk warned if pulled early. Warehouse costs rise if tobacco not in proper condition, with tests from dry days guiding bulking decisions.
Mrs. Katie Williams thanks a friend for kind assistance during last Wednesday morning’s fire. She assures them they will not be forgotten.
Friends of Mrs. S B Thompson mourn her serious burns suffered yesterday while lighting a gas stove at the home of Mrs W R Curry in Louisville. Flame flashed to her face, authorities could not confirm extent. her daughter Mrs Theo Campbell rushed to her bedside.
President Wm Nally calls U S of E members to meet in Springfield on Saturday May 18 at 2 o'clock for a grand rally during the Washington County Fair morning. Parade planned with band led by Equity songs, riders, and a potential speech by President Everett. Tobacco growers urged to attend and assist planning efforts.
Mr T B Patterson of Texas bought fourteen head of horses last week and this week paying land home prices. He purchased mares and horses from J R Wharton J A Boulware L M Walker Joe Newton Dick Hogan Judge I H Thurman Boblitt and Bishop Conrad Hertline Watt O Brien Hamilton and John Cambron with prices ranging from 150 to 275 dollars.
Henry Milburn Selecman, brother of W. E. Selecman of the city, died at his Bloomfield Kentucky home May 1, 1907, from chronic heart disease at age seventy five. He lived his life on the family farm and reared many orphan children. A devoted Baptist and respected Nelson County citizen, his funeral was held at home by Rev. J A Booth of Taylorville, with interment in Bloomfield cemetery.
Mr Wm L Cambron of this place and Miss Ida B Hamilton were married at St Charles church in Marion county last Wednesday at 9 am. The couple’s wedding drew a large crowd of friends. The groom, a longtime county resident, and the bride, daughter of farmer Len Hamilton, were attended by Benedict Clements Thomas Hamilton and Wm Medley Henry Hamilton. The Sun offers congratulations and wishes for a fruitful life together.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals, Chief Justice O Rear presiding, upheld the county unit local option act of 1906, affirming the Lincoln County Court and reversing the Henry Court ruling. The decision clarifies the statewide framework for local option elections and states that each unit may independently decide prohibition within its territory. The ruling cites Section 61 of the Constitution and discusses implications for future local elections and legislative authority.
The Lebanon Enterprise reports that all saloons closed at midnight as Lebanon becomes a dry town for the first time. Many patrons stocked up in anticipation, buying quarts to gallons and even barrels for emergencies. Several locals face future plans, with some relocating to California or Louisville. A grand jury member, Clellan Purdom, suffered a glass shard injury from a window sash blowout, joked by peers as a conversion moment to support the new courthouse.
May 7 in Maysville Kentucky the local option election produced a decisive wet victory by 348 votes. The wets carried every ward except the Sixth and the days will call an election for the county.
The Equity barbecue in Harrodsburg attracted an estimated three to five thousand attendees last Saturday. Judge John Hughes gave the welcome, with Clarence Lebus responding, as speakers shared tobacco insights and community pride. A gunpowder accident injured Pat McAllister. Henry Thompson died of consumption. Charlie Wathen survived a head injury after a barn incident. Local officials, families, and mourners reported on social and health events in LaRue County.
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