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Newspaper

Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1909

Page

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Pretty wedding of Miss Mary Haydon and Frank C Peters

Society column notes the afternoon wedding at the Haydon home with Rev. P P Hennessey officiating. Attendants George Robertson Hood Cunningham Evin Hagan. music by Katie Cain Sue Ray and Albert Nanan. Bride wore white chiffon broadcloth with pearls and fur. bouquet of lilies of the valley. Guests traveled from Lebanon Bardstown and Jasper counties for the ceremony and reception. couple to depart on the 6:28 train for a ten to fourteen day bridal trip.

Mary Haydon Frank C. Peters G. L. Haydon P. P. Hennessey Messrs George and Will Robertson Hood Cunningham Evin Hagan Katie Cain Sue Ray Albert Nanan Pernder Peters Harry Brown John Brown Will Rogers John Brown, Jr Helen’ Rogers Percy Johnston

Quiet Lebanon Wedding Unites Royalty and Simpson

Nannie Royalty and Mr Jas Simpson were married today in Lebanon by Rev A C Graves. The ceremony was small with only a few friends present as the couple traveled there to avoid ostentation. The bride is the eldest Royalty daughter, famed locally for her many friends, and the groom a popular young farmer in the county.

Mins Nannie Royalty Jas Simpson Lebanon A. C. Graves Clyda B. Coyle Molle Coyle Martin Coyle J. Marion Coyle Long Run Henry Holderman Harrison Coyle Maleman Land H. P. Hatchett Berlin Elliott Mus Iva Young Gravel Switch Geo. Elliott Susie Elliott Dickie Arnold Willie Young Otis Wilkerson W . BR. Elliott Hi Young

Sale of Robt. Simpson tracts and Gibbs & Thomas sale

Auctioneer 5, M. Campbell reports the sale of Robt. Simpson on Thursday Nov 4 including four land tracts in this and Nelson counties with prices 45 an acre for 102 acres 2100 for 180 acres and 6 10 an acre for eighty odd acres plus a tug sale of personal property. Best stock included fifty three cattle averaging 1000 pounds selling at 4.20 per hundred pounds. dissolution sale of Gibbs & Thomas drew a large crowd and the personal property sold well. A small Bardstown crowd and little stock Monday for county court day.

M. Campbell the Sun Robt. Simpson Gibbs & Thomas

Springfield Opera House Lecture Series Announced

The Springfield audience will enjoy a splendid season of lectures at the Opera House. The management has secured renowned speakers with dates to be announced. first lecture by Dr Virgil W. Tevis next Wednesday night November 17. Attending all lectures costs little and benefits all attendees.

Springfield Opera House Virgil W. Tevis

Death of Hon. George G. Gilbert of Shelbyville

Notice recalls Hon. George Gilmore Gilbert born December 24, 1849 in Spencer county. A former State Senator and four-term U S Representative from the Eighth District, he died after a long illness at his son in law Lawson Wooldridge's home with his wife and children present. Survived by wife Lizzie Hinkle and three children including Judge Ralph W. Gilbert.

George G. Gilbert Shelbyville Washington County Gilbert W. H. Leachman Near Town Louisville George Gilmore Gilbert Lawson E. Wooldridge South Second St Spencer County Waterford James Betsy Gilbert Shelby Spencer Nelson House of Representatives Lizzie Hinkle S.apt John H. Hinkle Bloomfield A. L. McCormack Philadelphia Ralph W. E. Gilbert Shelby County

Death of Mrs. Lucreta C. Shuck of Marion County

Mrs. Lucreta C. Shuck, possibly Marion county's oldest resident, died at 3 a.m. Monday at her daughter Minnie McAfee's home in Lebanon. A 97-year-old widow of Hon. John Shuck, she was born Finley in Franklin Kentucky and spent life in Lebanon. Funeral by Dr. A S Moffett followed by interment at Ryder cemetery. Survived by sons Joseph and Pinley Shuck and daughters Octavia Harrison, James Corley, and Minnie McAfee.

Lucreta C. Shuck Marion County Minnie McAfee Shuck John Shuck Franklin Finley Lebanon A. S. Moffett Ryder Cemetery Messrs Joseph and Pinley Shuck This City Octavia Harrison New Market James Corley Louisville

Turkey Shortage Hits Kentucky Ahead of Thanksgiving

Turkeys are scarce across Kentucky, especially in central counties, with damp spring and summer diseases cutting production by up to half. If conditions persist, prices may rise this winter. The report also notes multiple local weddings and social events in the Long Run area, including the Coyle nuptials and related gatherings.

Kentucky Woodford Anderson, Boyle Scott Nicholas Bracken South

Hunting Season Near as Four Days Remain

With four days left before hunting season, sportsmen prepare guns and dogs for the field. Quail reportedly prolific this season. hunters should avoid trespassing posted farms and respect private ground to prevent trouble.

Rock Bridge notices and social items brief

Rock Bridge notes report a nearing close of the crop gathering with a successful turnout. R C Pinkston finished his new house and hosted a dance for local youths last Saturday. Mrs J B Jenkins visited her brother Mr Keeling in Springfield recently. Local resident Ton Ward has passed away.

R. C. Pinkston Jenkins Springfield Keeling Ton Ward

Cure for Sick Headache Offered by Stomach and Liver Tablets

An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for sick headache caused by a disordered stomach. It offers a free sample at The Leo Haydon Drug Store for trial.

Chamberlain Leo Haydon

Monument to Goebel to be unveiled in Frankfort

The Goebel monument in the State Cemetery, Kentucky, will be formally unveiled on February 3 1910 marking the tenth anniversary of Gov William Goebel's burial. Speakers include former Governors James B McCreary and J C W Beckham. A dedicated committee will organize the ceremonies with Frankfort citizens and the 1910 General Assembly.

State Cemetery Brankfort State Journal William Goebel Kentucky James B. McCreary Madison County J. C. W. Beckham Nelson County Goebel Goebel Monument Executive and Building Committee Capitol Hotel Lewis McQuown E. E. Hume Sallie Jackson Frankfort General Assembly

JENKINSVILLE NOTES OF SUNDAY VISITS AND A CALF SALE

Local notes record Sunday visits among the Bugg Bottoms Taylor and Burns families. A calf purchase by Dee Sweeney from George Taylor at three cents per pound is noted, along with a birthday surprise party for an unnamed honoree. A child’s claim praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy for croup. Kentucky Star Flour is advertised as old-fashioned baking flour.

Lem Bugg Arthur Bottoms L. R. Bottoms Carrie Burns Clarence Taylor Dee Sweeney George Taylor James Cary Wm. Grover Elliott John Noel Chamberlain Andrew

Cardwell Shooting Victim Thos Ward Dies at Home

Thomas Ward, shot on election day by Eras'as Molliday, died at his Cardwell home Thursday night after initial reports of a hopeful recovery. Internal bleeding cited as cause. Ward, Holliday linked by friendship, were prominent county families. Holliday at large. expected to surrender after indictment.

Thos. Ward Eras‘as Molliday Cardwell Holliday Ward Mr. Ward Newt Ward Jeff Holliday Mutherly

Shooting at Bloomfield Fatal Clash With City Marshal

A Bloomfield incident left two Black men dead and two wounded after City Marshal Louis Riedel, a former resident, shot during a riot. Report says the crowd overpowered him and he fired while down, killing one man instantly and another on Monday. The other two injuries were not serious.

Bloomfield Louis Riedel Marshal Riedel

Cedar Grove social notes mixed with local visits

Miss Olive Gray and Ernest spent last weekend at Chaplin. Elizabeth and Blanche Shirley visited Miss Tavie Goodlett of Hardesty. Fannie Williams was in town Saturday. Martha and Ida Gray entertained Will Sweeney Ella Carney and siblings, with Tavie and Valeria Goodlett. Tavie and Valeria visited their uncle Johnnie Walls. Earl Cheatham appeared near Mackville Pine Grove Sunday evening. Mrs. Solomon Kays visited her mother Sallie Chens er. Sallie Hendren attended church Sunday evening. S P Chesser was in Springfield on Saturday. Mr and Mrs W B Shirley visited the latter's parents near Polin. George Colvin of Willisburg passed through Monday.

Grover Cook James Milburn Mattie Coyle Benjamin Coyle John H. Elliott Danville James Drury Jenkinsville Wood Isham Pleasant Grove Will Cocanougher Martin Coyle Clyda Coyle Katie Lee Blanche Carenter Long Run Mattie A. Elliott Elizabeth Blanche Shirley Tavie Goodlett Hardesty Mass Fannie Williams Martha Ida Gray Will Sweeney Ella Carney Sarah Trent Tavie Valeria Goodlett Johnnie Walls Cross Roads Earl Cheatham Mackville Pine Grove Sallie Hendren P. Chesser Springfield W. B. Shirley Pear Polin George Colvin Willisburg

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Mary E. Haydon Royalty —Simpson L. C. Shuck Trim Quail Rock Bridge Croup Thomas Ward Cedar Grove Olive Gray Ernest Chaplin
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