11 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
1
Ben Johnson is hailed for a large reelection in Kentucky with strong majorities across counties including Nelson. Republican votes aided the win while the Fourth District and state campaign praised his leadership and potential for governor. Local papers celebrate the Democratic triumph and Johnson’s strong district-wide lead.
Mrs. Mary Dowling of 228 8th Ave San Francisco lauds Electric Bitters for rapid relief of acute indigestion and stomach trouble. She calls it the best remedy for stomach and liver issues currently on the market, endorsing its efficacy in a public testimonial.
A poetic fragment evokes misty fields and silent night. Stars drift over a garden and hills as longing for a lost beloved fills the blue darkness. The speaker invokes tomorrow and night, noting distress and the beauty of loveliness.
A collection of methods for preparing turkey and boned variants, including chestnut stuffing, sausage and mushroom fillings, and layered turkey scallop dishes. Instructions cover boning technique, wrapping in netting, braising, and finishing with breads, broths, and spices. Ends with a note from The Springfield Sun.
The Democratic committee of Washington County announces a reorganization under state party law. Precinct committeemen will be elected November 21, 1908 at 2 p.m. at voting places, to serve until successors are chosen at the State Convention. If vacancies occur the county chair appoints a presiding Democrat. On November 23 the elected precinct committeemen meet in Springfield to elect a chairman and secretary. The notice urges all Democrats to participate. Also unsettled estate affairs for J. E. Shelby require settlement by December 1 with administrator H. M. Grunpy.
A reflective poem questions the location and meaning of the land of the heart's desire. It ponders whether it lies west or east, in gold rivers or high winds, between laurels, or in arms reach, and ends noting the land is found in a life near the eye and the soul amid marsh lights and desert mirage waters.
Village column lists residents moving to Louisville Squire Jim Mudd to relocate with family. Banns of marriage posted at St Rose for Susie Mulligan and Walter Wheatly. Local social items include a Tyne Cecil dance, visits by Blanford, En sor, and Spalding families. Births recorded Annie Cecelia Alvey and William Jennings Bryan Spalding. Visits by Kimble Hickerson and Keene, Della Blanford's Louisville visit, Susie Murphy’s return to Louisville, and Thos Thompson of Springfield visiting families.
Four United States Circuit Court judges find the American Tobacco Company and related groups violated the Sherman antitrust law by restraining trade. The government withdraws a request for receivership as impractical while suspending the injunction against subsidiaries. The Imperial Tobacco Company, British American Tobacco, and fifty nine smaller firms are named in the suit filed July 10, 1907, alleging coordinated efforts to limit competition abroad.
Mr and Mrs Hughey Goatley of Valley Hill announce the marriage of their eldest daughter Miss Margaret to Mr Edward Keily Jr to be solemnized at St Rose on an indefinite date. Miss Goatley is noted for charm and character and is prominent in society. Mr Keily is a prosperous farmer in Valley Hill and well known in the county. The Sun joins friends in congratulating the couple.
A Versailles dispatch reports that Contra Kentucky turkey raisers say the crop is short this year due to wet spring weather. Buyers plan to enter the market soon, but no price is fixed yet. Last year prices opened at twelve cents in the country and later fell to ten cents. The Central Kentucky crop supports farmers' families with about $500,000 in annual income.
Former Senator Edward W. Carmack editor of the Nashville Tennessean was fatally shot on Seventh Avenue near the Polk Building by Robin J. Cooper, son of Col. Duncan B. Cooper. Carmack, armed, fired two chambers. Cooper fired multiple shots as both men confronted each other. Local accounts say Carmack fell after collapsing near an electric light pole, with three bullets found in his body.
In Willisburg Mrs Lula Earl Towler visits from Paris while Mr and Mrs A D Olmatead return to Kansas after a week with relatives. The Bright Star Camp No 600 A N A will host a Box Supper with musical entertainment on Saturday evening Nov 21 1908 a guessing contest with prizes for best guesses by both gentlemen and ladies. Little Nellie Reed Hyatt improves after illness, John S Riley is very ill with pneumonia, Dr R B Robards visited Aliceton, J A Coldwell discussed fruit trees in town.
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