Becktam slate for state offices outlined
The note lists candidates for several offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor Auditor Secretary of State Superintendent of Public Schools Attorney General and Commissioner of Agriculture with names such as J. Head and J. Chenault. It reads like a campaign or ticket summary from a historical page with partial legibility and multiple abbreviated initials.
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Becktam
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South ‘Trim
Henrietvemare
Tee Ees
Huper
Vrce- Fec
Genera Lein K. Head
Democratic Committee Meeting Called for May 27 at 1:30
The Democratic County Committee is called to meet in Springfield on Monday May 27 at 1 30 pm to decide the time and manner of nominating a candidate for the Legislature The Sun also notes the first issue of the Anderson County Herald and apologizes for several publishing errors in previous issues with a correction regarding a biblical phrase.
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Democratic County Committee
Springfield
Rogers Gore
the Sun
Anderson County
Nominates Senatorial Candidate Rogers Gore
The Democratic committee of the Senatorial District met in session four weeks ago and unanimously nominated Rogers Gore of Washington county for the Senate seat. Gore, editor of The Sun at Springfield, is praised as a fine looking, capable Democrat with a record of active party service and newspaper work dedicated to public welfare and fighting for his people.
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Marion Falcon
Democratic Committee
Rogers Gore
Washington County
Gore
The
Sun
Springfield
Agee
Twelve Reasons Why You Should Buy an Edison Phonograph
The ad touts Edison phonographs with durable records, low prices from ten to fifty dollars, and easy operation. It promises clear, distinct sound due to a M. G. horn and rubber connection, and urges readers to call and inspect demonstrations and special orders.
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High School Notes and Year End Reflections
Examinations are in full blast as the Springfield school closes another year. The departing scribe thanks readers and celebrates teachers, pupils, and alumni, noting progress, rivalries, and devotion to the school. Commencement is May 15 at the opera house with orations by Leon Simms, Mary Lampton, and Lyman Barber. The annual picnic occurs Thursday at Frederickstown with both townsfolk and students attending.
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Springfield
Frederickstown
Colvin
Jno
McElroy
Jack McChord
Joe Palin
Loulaville Law School
John Roberty
State Board of Pharmaciste
Opera House
Misa Lizzie Waters
Thurman
Lyman Barber
Napoleon the Great
Leon Simms
Mary Lampton
Sparrow Church News and Local Life Boasts Spring Events
Rev J A Simms preached at Fair Mount last Sunday at 10 and 3. Sunday school organized with L C Jenkins as superintendent and W L Dennis as assistant. W C Cammack secretary, Miss Nannie Blackson assistant secretary, E M Romine treasurer. Local sales include James S Murphy selling a day mare to Charles Sinnett for 120 dollars and R N Vowles selling a yearling colt for 100 dollars to Rev H P Hatchett. Various visits noted. Decoration day at Fair Mount cemetery June 1 with H L Olmstead delivering the address and C C Allen and J A Simms as alternates. Born to Clarence Blacksori April 14 a 3 pound girl and to W A Long April 15 an 11 pound boy.
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J. A. Simms
Fair Mount
L. C. Jenkins
W. L. Dennis
W. C. Cammack
Nannie Blackson
E. M. Romine
Jas. S. Murphy
Charles Sinnett
R.N. Vowles
H. P. Hatchett
Alice Barnett
J. T. Cox
McBrayen
W. R. Moore
Bloomfield
R. H. Cook
Leathers Store
Ioie T. Cammack
W. M. Crodsfield
Mixa Cleo
J.C. Stewart
Mr. Ting
Spencer County
T. A. Smith
Fair Mount Cemetery
H. L. Olmstead
Rose Hill
Kansas
C. C. Allen
J. A.simms
Clarence Blacksori
W. A. Long
Seven Foot Oyster Believed Largest Ever Seen
The Boston American reports a seven foot oyster sent to Miss Elizabeth A. Power of the Free Home For Conwu ives on Quincy Street Dorchester. The shell spans about seven feet across the convoluted fan surface. The gift came from Rev. Thomas Hi bishop of Cebu who notes larger specimens are known but too heavy for Filipinos to lift from the sand.
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Abell
Borton
Elizabeth A. Power
Conwu Ives
Quincy Street
Dorchester
Boston American
Thomas Hi
Cebu
Bishoprick
Miss Power
How to Freshen Oiled Doughnuts
Doughnuts often harden after a few days. Reheat in the oven from seven minutes at a moderate temperature to restore freshness. avoid steaming or wrapping tightly to prevent sogginess.
Beer and liquor troubles in Harrodsburg amid arrests
William Brown, colored, fined $50 and costs for giving beer and $15 and coat for resisting arrest after a crossing incident. He also bought whisky and beer in Lawrenceburg and handed beer to a brother on a train. Matthew Marshall, colored, jailed after giving liquor to a minor, with a $50 fine and costs. he is in the workhouse.
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Harrodsburg Herald
William Brown
Lawrenceburg
College Street
Darkey
Matthew Marshall
Iisanamorata
Mattie Henson
Bunker Hill
Henson
Marshall
Pleasant Grove Notices Of Local Visits And Travel
Residents and visitors share holiday and weekend returns. Mra 8 C VanArndale travels from Cincinnati to visit sister Mrs J E Devine in Kansas City after a stop in Pleasant Grove. Miss Beulah Mae Arnold, Maud, visits Mrs Walter Thompson. James J Martin spends several days in Louisville. Mr and Mrs J A Johnston spend Sunday with A L Litsey. Ada Wood returns to Bardstown after a visit to Mrs B L Litsey. James Gregory visits Harrodsburg. Mrs Hugh Noe and son visit relatives. Walter Thompson improves. Clelland Boblitt visits friends. Lavenia Conner visits Mamie Donelly. J H Hopper and wife spend Sunday with Judge Litsey. Lou s Kelly in town Sunday. Sarah Emeline Reed visits sister Dan Kelty.
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C. VanArndale
A. G. Nog
Cincinnati
Sagutrday
J. E. Devine
Kansas City
Beulah Mae Arnold
Maud
Walter Thompson
James J. Martin
Louisville
J. A. Johnston
A. L. Litsey
J. H. Hopper
Litsey
Lous Kelly
Our Town
Sarah Emeline Reed
Dan Kelty
Mercer County Rats Ravage Mercer and nearby areas
Rodent outbreaks abound in Mercer County with reports of rats drinking dew, gnawing on corn and clover, and even eating pig heads. Citizens share dire remedies from calomel biscuits to cayenne pepper as families endure rat serenades and consider moving. In Jackson, Ky May 6, Tricky Tom Tharp is killed in a self-contained shooting incident, while Ed Mullins is jailed after a dispute over pistols. Also noted is a testimonial praising Dr King’s New Discovery for lung ailments with trial bottles offered.
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Harrodsburg Herald
Mercer County
C. B. Chapline
Handy Pike
C. S. Tewmey
Perryville
Pike
Spencer Smith
Danville
Elkatawa
Lexington
Ed Mullins
Mullins
Tharp
Chicago to Open Home College for Retired Professionals
Chicago plans a unique Home College for retired professors and businesspeople aged sixty and over. It will function as both college and residence, not a charity or old age home, with optional lectures, libraries, laboratories, and facilities. Rev. John Merritte Driver will be president and Rev. Charles C. Straton secretary.
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Chicago
Home
Oider
John Merritte Driver
Charles C. Straton
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Springfield Sun
Ise
Edison Phonograph
Fife
E. M. Russell
Sparrow
Peoples Bank
Pleasant Grove
Jackson, Ky
Tricky
Tom Tharp
G. S. Clark
Westfield
Iowa
King’s
Iee
Grundy & McIntire
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