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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1907
Page
5
Local notes advertise farm for sale wagons Deering harvester and stove furniture prices produce trade post notices hunting warnings and farm sale offers. Telegraphy training ads claim 8 hour law expands telegrapher jobs with $60-$80 monthly pay. Also posted farms warn hunters and offer dairy and candy sales plus domino cards promotion.
The saw mill company of Warner Baker and Wotan changed hands to Hircott and Baker. James Derringer noted Sam Gardner valued at eight dollars per sheep. G W Morris of Cornishville erecting a new picture gallery in town. The community enjoys a boom as residents visit Lexington and Louisville. Numerous local residents and families are mentioned in social visits and travel. Corn is selling at 2 75 per barrel while scarce.
The Rev J W Conkling of Jeffersonville Ind will preach at the Christian church in Springfield next Sunday morning. Mr F G Combs of Fredericktown leaves early next week with his wife and children for Louisville where they will reside in the future. Combs has lived in Frederickstown all his life and is a substantial farmer and citizen. The community will regret his departure. Fred Hagan of the city offers home grown lemons from his Ponderosa tree bearing five fine specimens this year.
The Washington County Sunday School Convention met in Texas Kentucky on November 7 at 10 a m with devotional exercises led by Rev R E C J Lawson. Committees were appointed for resolutions future work nominations and a program for the day discussed topics on Sunday school aims pastor relations and methods. A bountiful picnic lunch followed. Afternoon sessions featured talks on awakening Bible study teacher training and the association's aims for 1907. The convention adjourned at 3 30 p m with thanks to Texas and the community.
Local notes list visits and travels of residents from Louisville Bardstown Lebanon Harrodsburg Campbellsville Owensboro and Cincinnati. Names include Alfred Cheshier Jim Carothers S M Burton George Abel May Buckman and Lizzie Lee among others with brief mentions of illness and returns home.
Practical advice on dust control while sweeping and dusting to prevent respiratory issues. Use moist sawdust on bare floors and moistened newspaper scraps on carpets. Avoid feather dusters. use soft cloths and air out with windows. Also lists summer wellness tips: moderation, fresh air, regular exercise, adequate sleep, daily baths, stable work, calm spirit, willpower, and avoiding stimulants.
Thomas Hodgen, a barber, breeds red and gray foxes in his pasture. He has many now and is buying more, hoping to sell surplus to county fox hunting associations. Hodgen notes his tame foxes refuse to eat when watched.
Merchant announces reductions across all millinery lines as the season advances. Shoppers are invited to call and inspect the stock featuring the latest in hats and accessories with current prices.
Fine weather spurs corn gathering as residents visit relatives and neighbors. Mrs J H Gray and daughter Martha spend time with Mollie Williams. Eliza Mitchell with Walter Lewis family. Ethel Hardesty with Ethel Gray. Ella Shauity with S P Cheser family. News includes deaths of Bill Taylor Cheser from consumption and local wedding of Clyde Goatley to Bensie Drury.
The Blincoe column notes Mrs. Della Newton recovering from bronchitis with Dr Frank Hamilton's care. Obie Newton returns to Louisville after tending his mother. Jack Blanford and family visit from South Louisville. Lounette Burnett returns from Louisville and Highland Park. Bert Kidwell, Forest Cusick, Florence Fields, and Ida Filiatreau visit Harrodsburg. Bessie Burks returns from Louisville guest stay. Jerome Nalley visits from Clinton and hints at eligible girls. Nets are scarce. editor is asked to excuse the short letter.
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