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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
4
A Kentucky grand jury member told The Sun editors that selling liquor to minors is aggravated by indirect actions. He cited minors buying drinks through intermediaries and argued for a statute similar to Indiana’s cigarette law to curb underage drinking and keep youths sober until adulthood.
An article argues that a new whisky law for minors would allow police to arrest anyone who merely touches a whisky stopper. It notes political nominations and races including Harry McCarty, Mollie, Ten Broeck, and mentions Japan, religious influence, and Geo. Warners insanity linked to a death sentence debate.
A rural commentary on character and risk. It jokes that some men misjudge money and courage, while caution and cleverness win in daily life. The writer notes churchgoers and flawed bravado, praising practical skills like cooking and home-making as foundations of a good life.
P Vaughn of Lock No 5 sheared thirteen ewes and one buck last Monday, yielding an average of eleven pounds of wool. He brought the wool to town on Tuesday and invites county rivals to try to beat the score.
Citizens attended court and notable attendances at funerals and visits to relatives. Local stock sales report cows hogs sheep mares and mules traded at various prices with buyers from Harrodsburg, Frankfort, and Battle. Will Foster advertises a Powell sire mare mule at $100.
The ninety third annual commencement at Loretto Academy will be held on Tuesday June 13. The ceremony honors graduates and features speeches by faculty and students.
A humorous advertisement touts a rapid metamorphosis from ordinary attire to a new line of summer underwear. It invites readers to consider comfort and promotes a well selected range suitable for leisure activities or everyday wear.
T. A. Grundy visited Bloomfield on Sunday. Sue Drye of Lebanon visiting relatives there. T. J. Settle of Maud spent the day with his mother. Master Kero Roberts of Springfield to week with Miss Pearl Goatley. Goddard Grundy bought a milch cow for 50 dollars. J. C. Moran family at Hillsboro. Locals attended the Decoration at Willisburg. Pearl Goatley returned from Belmont visit.
Messrs Loyd and Davis Noel visited Tatham last Sunday. Annie Melloy visited Artie Sutton Monday. Neal Reynolds visited here last Sunday. Mrs Noel and daughter Hester spent Saturday at Mackvn. Ladies went to Willisburg to help decorate the church. Purdom Pinkston visited relatives in Anderson county. Mrs Luther Herron of Harrodsburg is visiting her mother. Henry Gibbs and family visiting sister near Texas. Many attended decoration at Willisburg. Irvine and Ray Leathers of Anderson county stayed with A C Pinkston. Nora Cheatham spent night with relatives in Willisburg. Helm Keeling visited Hillisboro. Marshall Keeling and family stayed with parents. Amanda Cammack is better. Mabel Keeling of Scruggsville spent night with Ethel Carey. Shell Montgomery stayed with Steve and Ed. Ben Simpson and Mattie Gist stayed with Bud Cammack. R L Cronch was in our midst.
Texas correspondent reports a parade of social visits and family news from Prather's Creek. The Matherly funeral on May 27 drew Rev. Purdom and burial at Deep Creek church graveyard. Local residents and guests from Boyle and Marion counties attended events and social gatherings over the weekend and through this week.
Mrs. E. J. Wilson visits granddaughter Mrs. Mary Thompson on the Ridge. Mesdames Bettie Gibbs and Bessie are among those mentioned in a Willisburg decoration gathering noted for Saturday activities.
Burch were guests of Mrs Juba Leachman Friday. A wedding is planned soon Unknown couple Robert Thompson and son visited John Leachman family. Will Cammack and wife returned home near Tatham after visiting Dudley Sutherland. Lillian Leachman visited Edith Sims Willisburg. Mary Hines and Agnes visited Luther Jenkins family. Mary Thompson returned from Louisville visit Beulah Claybrooke visits her father A L Litsey T J Trent and family attended Willisburg church Katie Ballard visited J S Leachman. Success to The Sun.
Mooresville residents anticipate a post office opening within days and discuss community happenings. Miss Chattsey Collins visits near Woodlawn, Children’s Day plans surface for New Hope and Maud, and various locals attend church and Decoration Day events. The telephone exchange is expected to arrive, with several families preparing moves to Springfield.
The case discusses C B Wainwright of Lemon City and a druggist C J Haydon noting rapid action of the test. Judge McCann decides in favor of the State barbers law requiring knights of the razor to register.
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