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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
4
A fragmentary column comments on the race issue and northern reactions to Southern Black labor, mocking segregation and the idea of returning Black workers to the South. It mentions Chicago strikes tied to labor costs, cultural stereotypes, and a traderlike critique of political figures including Col. W. J. and their advisers.
The defense for Caleb Powers sought transfer to federal court citing that the Kentucky governor had issued a pardon in proper legal form. Powers had been pardoned for his role in the trial of the Lincoln assassination era, but the exact crime named in the pardon is not specified in this excerpt. Justice Harlan served as umpire in a baseball game between ministers.
A Louisville style column quotes M S Hansbrough criticizing Alabama for rivaling Kentucky in beauty and culture. The piece recalls Daniel Boone and Kentucky’s famed women, disputes Alabama’s claims, and urges Kentuckians to defend their native charm. Local notes add visits and social updates from Union County.
A fragment notes that students last Saturday and suggests the justice escaped calls about lying. The remark portrays the umpire as luckier than usual when not accused of falsehood.
Th' miscreant who seeks constant satisfaction may gain honors yet be buried with praise. A dissatisfied man who does not strive remains low. Betting on a horse risks more than climbing a thorn tree to raid a bird's nest. Fish with a rotten line and the fish will flee. Toothache outweighs the tooth. The hardest worker owes nothing at January's end. Tiny things matter, like squeezing a bumble bee. A woman who raises many boys does more work than a man driving sixteen mules.
Miss Lula Crain of Enido hosted Gracie Cocanougher Sunday. Gertie Coyle and Harri son visited relatives in Boyle county weekend. Little Katie Best stayed with uncle Marcus Cocanougher at Deep Creek last week. Ed Cocanougher, bound for Boyle county on a visit, wrecked and returned home. Lizzie Best and daughters visited R. T. Best Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Sarah and Gracie Cocanougher with Lucy Crain and Georgie Cocanougher shopped at Jeniston. Woodson Reynolds and wife spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Cocanougher. Mollie Coyle’s family visited her sister, Mrs. Mattie Harmon. Success to The Sun.
Miss Maud Inman improves after inflammatory rheumatism while Mesdames Dean and Montgomery recover. Local clergy announce upcoming services with Rev W E Sutherland and Rev J A Simms leading sermons. Sunday School thrives as crowds attend. community mourns Van B Tyler who lived locally. Clark Bros sale draws buyers with top prices for colt and mare. Uriah Shewmaker returns from North Carolina for health, others visit guests and attend County and Circuit Court.
In Sharpsville and nearby areas residents attended visits and business in week events. Names include Ora Bowen Nancy Kirkland Bernice Graham Irma Cornish Corda William Roscoe Bryant Edger Yancy George Robinson Abner Foster Cardwell L. H. Seay Lawrenceburg Adda Yeager Kirkland Henry Satterley Lake City Square Kays Jack Barnett Hurd Satterley George Dennis Dennix Jennie Yates John Cornish and more. A close Anderson county vote winner was Hurd Satterley by eleven votes. A wedding is planned soon in Sharpsville.
Dr. and Mrs. E. L. McIntire of Frederickstown visited their uncle Hillary McIntire on Sunday. P. A. McIntire traveled to Mount Washington on Saturday for business. Ed Osborne and wife visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Clements over the weekend. Mr. Sim Johnston is quite sick. Miss Leona MelIntire has gone to Missouri for an extended stay.
A large crowd attended a meeting at the Goodlet stand Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Bert Robinson and wife spent the weekend with Mr. D. C. In Springfield Geshe was present. Mrs. Ella Scrogham and daughter visited Kirkland friends Sunday. Sam Long is reported quite sick. For sale is a two story storehouse with stock of furniture and large rooms, in good condition with easy terms and written inquiry to T. J. die Ry.
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