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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1907
Page
1
A dominant Republican showing secures wins for Willson and the statewide ticket. The result signals strong party support across counties, with prominent victories expected to shape upcoming legislative and governance efforts.
The Kentucky election yielded a Republican landslide with Augustus E. Willgan and the state ticket winning by 15 000 to 20 000. In Washington County W C McChord carries by a small majority over Butler Barlow and G T Jarvis defeats Rogers Gare for the fifteenth Senatorial district. T C Jackson, Republican, defeats John Barr in Marion county. Results by precincts in Washington County indicate McChord’s victory with a notable margin amid statewide GOP gains.
The vote on the pro constitutional amendment requiring voters to pay last year’s taxes before voting failed by a large margin. The proposition was defeated by more than $4,000 in Washington County.
In the city election the old ticket was re elected. There was no other ticket on the ballot.
A telegram sent to Hon. T. Scott Mayes by Democratic State Campaign Committee Chairman Hines reports that the Democratic State ticket is likely to win except for Hager and Trimble. The message suggests favorable results for the party in the current race.
The stock law question was voted on in five precincts. In Kelly Shop and Mackville precincts the measure carried, while in Mooresville Willisburg Springfield No. 8 it was defeated.
The Washington County Sunday School Convention meets at Texas Kentucky tomorrow November 7. Attendance is encouraged for all, with families urged to attend and enjoy an excellent program as featured in last week's Sun.
The marriage of Roy Smith and Alice Blanford was solemnized at St. Rose Church at 9 AM with Very Rev N P Higgin performing and ushers Leon Stanford and Edward Osbourn. A reception followed at the bride’s home at 11 AM. both come from prominent county families. The Sun extends best wishes to the couple.
The Cumberland telephone exchange becomes an independent operation led by Chas Dickerson, formerly assistant manager. Springfield will be supervised by the Springfield manager, with the Lebanon office under F. M. Edwards. Dickerson has served months as acting assistant manager and Earned praise for faithfulness and attentiveness to Springfield residents.
Capt. S. M. Lawrence a freight conductor on the Bardstown and Springfield branch of the L. and N. railroad lost his right leg below the knee after a hunting accident in Floyd county Indiana. While on his farm a gun discharged when his foot slipped and the shot struck his foot. He was taken to a New Albany hospital where doctors performed the amputation. He remains in the hospital recovering.
Brick layers work en masse on a two story brick building rising beside Grundy and McIn tire on Main Street. The project is to progress rapidly toward completion. At 9 30 a m last Sunday in Danville Kentucky, Miss Mittie Dunn and John M Smith were united in marriage at Rev Garrison s home of the First Christian church.
Members of the American Society of Equity of Washington county and sympathizers are urged to attend an important meeting at Pleasant Grove Friday at 9 o clock. The gathering aims to discuss the society's cause and future actions.
The bridal party drove to the bride's home where an elegant dinner was served. In the afternoon they returned to Mackville Kentucky, the groom's home. Miss Dunn, Bryantsville Kentucky, is Garrard County County Superintendent. Mr Smith, formerly of Burgin, Kentucky, is a one year cashier at Farmers Bank Mackville and has many friends in town. The people of Mackville extend their hearty congratulations.
Rev. G. W. Lyon, pastor of the Springfield Methodist church, declined a call to the Central City Kentucky pastorate. Despite a salary increase of four to five hundred dollars, he preferred to stay in Springfield and continue his work locally.
Mr. W. D. Claybrooke of this city has been named a delegate to the Sixth Annual State Development Convention in Louisville, November 19 to 21. The gathering will include leading Kentuckians from all sections. Claybrooke, experienced as a delegate before, will help advance plans for a stronger Kentucky. C. C. McChord, Chairman of the Kentucky Railroad Commission and new president of the National Association of Railroad Commissioners, will address the program and explain the commission’s duties and how it aids shippers and railroads.
A Fenwick Local Union meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening November 7 at unspecified time. All members are urged to attend for important business, announces County Organizer Wm. Natty.
Circuit Court reconvened this morning after an adjournment since last Tuesday at noon. Judge I. H. Thurman is on the bench as the petit and grand juries begin their tasks and the court returns to business.
With eight days remaining until opening, sportsmen prepare guns and dogs for the quail season. Reports say a prolific quail brood, but farmers post lands to keep hunters out and trespass should be avoided.
A sequence of services started at the Baptist church Monday night and will run through next Sunday night. Rev. Williams fills the pulpit after Rev. W. L. Dorgan of Danville canceled due to illness. It remains unclear if meetings extend beyond Sunday. Morning services are at 10 20 and evening services at 7 30 each day.
Rev G W Lyon closed last week a great revival at Mayes Chapel with twenty five conversions and fifteen additions to the church. Rev Peter Walker of Mackville assisted. Protracted meeting planned at Pleasant Run Methodist church starting Tuesday night Nov 12 with Rev Roe of Vine Grove assisting. Sermon topics for Sunday at Baptist church include Seeing the Unseen in Affliction and The Heart of Flesh with services at 11 am and 7 pm. Presbyterian service on Sunday Nov 10 features Sabbath school at 10 and sermons on Thy Joy and Safety of Service and The Childlike Simplicity of Conversion from Philippians 3:1 and Matthew 18:3.
Mr and Mrs Charles R McElroy celebrated their fifty six years of marriage in the city on Monday Their ages are seventy eight and they enjoy remarkably good health for their years The couple looks forward to a diamond anniversary with hopeful wishes from friends old and young.
In Lebanon, four of Mr. M. C. Graham's cattle died after consuming dynamite left in a rock quarry on his farm. Three other cattle became seriously ill but recovered, and all returned to the quarry seeking more of the explosive. The incident occurred while workers were away at Bradley’s speech.
From a grateful heart I thank friends who voted for me State Senator. I criticize no opponent and express no malice toward Democrats who withdrew support. I found new friends and aim to repay them, noting past sorrows and bitter cups but few sore spots in my soul. Rogers Gore thanks supporters and expresses hope others will see their mistake.
Last Sunday a local Knights of Columbus lodge was organized in Lebanon. Fifty five charter members were initiated including ten from Springfield. Names listed include Chas McIntire C J Haydon Dr J C Mudd J L Barber W T Leachman L B Cain Sam Clements L D Baker Ben D Clements and Geo Robertson.
Harrodsburg resident John B Mattingly visited his sister Mrs James Yaste last week. Nate Ward and Mas Gertie Goode eloped to Jellico and wed last Monday. A baby boy named Robert Augustus was born to Mr and Mrs Tom Begley on the 2nd. Richard Best and Miss Gertie Coyle wed at the bride’s parents home last Thursday. Miss Janette Dawson of Springfield visited Miss Virgie Mayed on Sunday.
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