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Newspaper

Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1907

Page

4

Notice to Hunters and Diphtheria Deaths in Taylor County

Notice to hunters lists names of landowners forbidding hunting on their lands with a 20 cent per name fee to add entries. The Taylor County Enquirer reports three diphtheria deaths in Merrimac neighbors, noting relief as cases decline and patients recover with isolation and no spread feared.

Taylor County Enquirer Merrimac James Bright Jack Rake David Taylor Enquirer

Washington county tobacco growers urged to stay hopeful

A wartime era call urges Washington county tobacco growers to keep their heads cool and hearts strong, asserting God Almighty and Right are with them and they will win. The message emphasizes perseverance, noting the darkest hour is before dawn and that apparent enemy victories become stepping stones to nobler attainments.

Washington County

Brooksville Briefs Highlight Local Transactions and Incidents

Rolin Noel visited Harrodsburg last Monday. Robert Keeling sustained a severe injury from a falling limb last week. D. R. Carrier, the noted horse trainer, will depart soon for the West. B. F. Colvin sold his farm to J. T. Wall of Pleasant Grove and will move to DeKalb. Lil Lannon Coulter sold corn at 3 dollars per barrel to various parties. Hall and Pinkston moved their saw mill to H. J. Colvin’s place and will cut timber. Richard Pinkston and wife were in Lawrenceburg last week. Joe Noel traveled to Kirkland on business. Noel sold a fine horse to Hughes of Lawrenceburg for 170 dollars. E. D. Pinkston has for sale a handsome three year old mare.

Rolin Noel Harrodsburg Robert Keeling D. R. Carrier West B. F. Colvin J. T. Wall Pleasant Grove Willeave DeKalb Lil. Lannon Coulter

McElroy Wins Debate at Centre College

John Shuck McElroy Jr., a strong speaker from Springfield, won the recent Centre College debate and earns a chance to represent the institution in next year’s Inter-Collegiate contest. His friends anticipate further honors as he continues to rise in ability.

John Shuck McElroy,Jr Centre College McElroy Springfield

Willisburg landslide favors Republicans in Kentucky election

The report notes a Republican landslide in Kentucky with J Rogers Gore defeated for State Senator. Social items include a well attended Maccabee supper with $25 proceeds amid bad weather. Local marriages mention Bessie Drury and Clyde Goatley wed at Rev. Sams’ on Sunday.

Kentucky J. Rogers Gore Lora Cassie Yancey Mia S. B. Yeager W. B. Shirley Mercer County John Burns T. C. Cooksey Dr. Hopper W. W. Hyatt Ana Wite Dayia Noel Ains Bessie Drury Pblin Clyde Goatley Mooresville J. A. Sams

The Two Possessors

A widow Mrs Westervelt shelters a dying former lover whose memory awakens with Agnes Lee. He dies in her care and she arranges his burial on her estate, keeping his grave green and within view from her window. The tale contrasts two women who possess him across life and death.

Mrs. Westervelt Agnes Lee Pactile Bho F. A. Mitchel

Tatham Springs Community Notes Highlight Local Visits

The Tatham Springs area enjoyed fine weather as farmers gather corn. Hatchett kept his regular appointment on Sunday. Verna Rodgers taught in Fenwick in her sister Ethel's absence. Vandiver of Harrodsburg visited cousin Mrs. Thompson. The Walkers of Mackville stayed with T D Graham and John Brown in Cornishville. Shirley and Oscar Shirley visited Pinkston near Willisburg. Merrel Pinkston and wife joined G. W. Shirley at his home. J P Johnson plans a new store at Fairview moving early next year. Albert Masters visited Pleasant Grove last Sunday.

Hatchett Verna Rodgers Fenwick Ethel Vandiver Harrodsburg Thompson Walker Mackville T D. Graham John Brown Cornishville George Shirley Oscar R. C. Pinkston Willisburg Merrel Pinkston G. W. Shirley J. P. Johnson Fairview Albert Masters Pleasant Grove

Local Notes From Scruggsville and Nearby

Friday night social visits tie Scruggsville to Tom Coulter and W S Coulter families. Nancy A Scott visited Coulter households Saturday and Sunday. Jim White suffered a severe powder accident at the annual shooting with his clothes nearly burning. doctor says no chance for him. Effie Coulter visited Cecil R Coulter. J M Montgomery was in Springfield on business.

Lem Hardin Scruggsville Tom Coulter Nancy A. Scott W. S. Coulter Jim White Effie Coulter Cecil R. Coulter J.M. Montgomery Springfield

Lifting the Baby and Safe Handling Tips

Practical guidance on lifting and carrying infants to prevent injury. Authors stress gentle support of the whole body, avoid lifting by armpits, and battery of steps for transitions from bed to arms to shoulders. Advice covers spine safety, early sitting, and daily infant movement routines.

New York Evening Telegram

How to Clean Gloves in Varying Materials

The guide explains glove care for chamois feather gloves black ink treated Mack kid gloves and white leather gloves. It advises lukewarm water and soap with borax for chamois avoids hot water and soap while chamois should not be washed. It suggests olive oil and ink for Mack kid gloves and benzine with a toothbrush for white gloves. It ends by recommending sending delicate gloves to a cleaner for safety and better results.

Walter

Mooresville notes illness weddings and local moves

Local items report Eliza Wall and Margaret Smith ill with typhoid fever and threats. Anticipated weddings this week. Owen Ellis visits his brother and W O Ellis takes a rail job at Woodlawn. Love Settle returns from Louisville. A quiet election ends with editor of The Sun defeated for State Senate amid condolences. Reader farewell as The Sun moves to Woodlawn. Household and travel updates follow including visits in Willisburg Buffalo LaRue and Fairview areas.

Margaret Smith Wee Owen Ellis W. O. Ellis L. & N.railroad Company Woodlawn Love Settle Louisville the Sun State Senate The Sun

Hillsboro Social Notes Reflect Local Visits and Illness

In Hillsboro Mrs. Levie Bailey and Miss Maud Inman are on the sick list this week. Several residents, including Miss Sarah Shields and Miss Zelma Mellvoy, shared visits at Sweet Retreat and with friends around town. Multiple pairs and families spent Sundays with relatives and neighbors, illustrating a tight knit community life.

Locust Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Locust Grove residents share a list of visits and illnesses with neighbors and relatives. Mrs L M Clark and Mrs J S Leachman host and travel guests from Fenk and Springfield while others attend gatherings, a skating rink event, and family duties in May.

Marriage Licenses Issued to O Bryan and Goodier Pair

Marriage licenses were issued to Jus B O Bryan and Miss Nora Goodier Gaither Crary and Miss Lacy B Lewis. Subscribe for The Sun, $1.00 yy.

B. O’bryan Nora Goodier Gaither Crary Miss Lacy Lewis Sun

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