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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1910
Page
4
The Methodist body has settled on erecting a brick church and a new parsonage on East Main street, replacing the old frame structure. Church officials plan to move the old building, start foundation work, and sell the current property to the highest bidder as Springfield’s religious and civic tone aims to advance.
An agitation rises around Kentucky's Mammoth Cave as citizens, poets, and travelers extol its magnitude and grandeur. The subterranean marvel draws admiration for its sublimity and beauty, with writers of various kinds praising its eerie splendor.
The piece argues for federal protection of major natural wonders like California sequoias and Mammoth Cave. It calls Congress to support Representative Thomas's bill to purchase Mammoth Cave for a national park, noting federal fences around Yosemite and Yellowstone and urging wider action.
Lawrenceburg Indiana November 4 A mule trade with a shaved tail horse sparks endless laughter by S H Schrapp of the city. He laughs for six hours as doctors try to stop it. A second physician and an electric battery fail to quell the fit. After twelve hours the man is exhausted but survives without ill effects.
Lizzie Jones sixty one died at her High street home on Monday morning November 7. She was daughter of James McElroy and Lucy Williams former servants to Anthony McElroy and Henry Williams until the emancipation proclamation. Lizzie inherited faithful traits, modest disposition, and was valued by both colored community and white friends for her church duties and honest service.
Springfield Ky notice from Hagon Block upstairs about dental services offered, details unclear due to damaged text.
Haydon and Willett Drag Co. laid a new floor on Main Street. The Washington County Warehouse Co. postponed this weekend’s tobacco fair due to weather. new date to be announced. Harrodsburg football team proclaims high dignity and refused to travel to Springfield without auto transport.
Walker reports three enormous white turnips from near town measured 17, 19 and 21 4 inches in circumference and weighing 44 pounds for the largest and 12 pounds total. They are on display at the Sun office for a few days.
Bowling alley open offering healthful exercise. Methodist church schedules Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Next Sunday topics include The Kingdom in the Cradle and Making the Most of Life, with T. Wade as pastor guiding youth services.
Notice: A borrower must return keys to Ed M Russell. Debtors to Hennessey and Baker urged to settle or face suit. Catholic church ladies to serve court dinner in February. Pleasant Grove church ladies to sell cakes chickens and salads Wednesday Nov at Hagan Bros. Springfield Cleaning and Pressing offers service for ladies and gents garments.
The Sun notes a lively piano contest with nominees and active campaigning. Readers may nominate additional contestants and start them with 1000 votes. entries encouraged as the contest continues across Texas and Kentucky.
On November 5th Mrs Susie Milburn received a secret birthday gathering from eight of her children and grandchildren. The eight living children include six boys and two girls with four married and four at home. one eldest daughter Mrs Lee Young is deceased. The invalid mother received prayers and a hopeful message that healing comes, as the community prays for relief from illness and a future day when sickness ends.
Posted warning from multiple signatories including Sam Phillipps Parrott Bros and others forbidding trespass on their lands 25 miles east of town with promise to prosecute offenders. Also a medical ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claiming quick cure and natural relief from coughs, sold by all druggists.
Mr Leo Haydon and Mr Charlie Greene visited Ben Haydon and family. Erastus Case dined with G W Fenwick. Anderson stayed with Mord Logan and the Fenwicks hosted guests. Lela Fenwick visited Hattie Logsdon, and others traveled to Bradfordsville. H S Litsey visits daughter Mrs Margaret Best. M B Hardin and others were in Marlo county on business.
Miss Minnie Pickard of Altamahana North Carolina says her skin was full of pimples and scars until using D D D Prescription. The ad touts D D D as penetrating to the root of eczema with soothing wintergreen thymos and other ingredients. It claims D D D is pleasant, harmless, and reliable for delicate skin with a 25 cent bottle offering proof. sold by Robertson and Haydon.
Early winter months bring daytime croup as the most prevalent case among young children. Parents should be prepared with a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, a staple for many mothers who rely on it. Sold by all druggists.
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