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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1910
Page
4
The text lauds Mr. Johnson as a proven, capable, populist leader who has won repeatedly and grown in majority support. It praises his clean reputation, executive ability, and deep understanding of public interests, urging his unopposed Democratic nomination for Kentucky Governor and predicting victory in the next election.
The editorial from the Elizabethtown Mirror honors Congressman Ben Johnson for a record 6,000 plus majority over Dr. J D W Gaddie in Kentucky s Fourth District. Nelson County backed him with 2180 of 2722 votes, boosting his standing as the region s strongest candidate. The piece notes Mrs Johnson s prior service as Speaker and Johnson s long public career, with repeated party support and unopposed nominations for State Senate and Congress.
Clifton Sherney, the 3 year 6 month old son of Mr and Mrs H B Tatum of Valley Hill, died on the 11th inst from scarlet fever after a two week illness. The fever was followed by dropsy, causing death. Funeral services were held the next day at Christian cemetery in Willsburg. Friends extend condolences to the bereaved parents.
The marriage of William Thompson and Miss Irene Ryan was performed today at the Catholic church on 17th and Broadway in Louisville by Father Walsh. The groom is the eldest son of Douglas Thompson and the bride is the daughter of Mr Joe Ryan. Congratulations are extended.
Mr James Driscall and Miss Claudie Royalty were married on Saturday in Lebanon. Rev A C Graves officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr Douglass Royalty and is described as a beautiful young woman. The groom is a well known young man and a former regular army member.
David B Thurman a leading Spencer county resident died at Taylorsville on Monday the 14th from typhoid fever aged sixty one. He leaves two sons David and Thos Thurman and two brothers John and George Thurman of Shelby county. The funeral was held today at 10 30 o'clock.
Moe in Hagon Block up stairs advertised dental services in Springfield Kentucky with emphasis on first lass and upstairs location.
Local notes report community buzz about last week’s rooster and upcoming ales. Mr and Mrs G L Wharton celebrate the arrival of a son at their home on Thursday November 10 1910 with congratulations from friends and neighbors.
Lost a black Poland China male hog about 140 pounds. Reward for information on whereabouts. John 8 McElroy. EstRay two black heifer calves, poll Angus type, 6 or 7 months old, strayed near Willsburg. Owner may reclaim by paying keeping and advertising costs. Irvin Keen.
A sale of new Ling glassware and Shinaware has arrived at J. A. Shader's Grocery. Also announced is the W. F. Mann Co presentation of As Told in the Hills, a melodrama, at the Opera House this Saturday the 19th inst. Seats are encouraged to be secured early.
The Dixie Comedy Co. presents a week long engagement starting Monday the 21st at the Opera House. Leo Haydon, manager, promotes a healthful exercise and clean comedy with the production As Told in the Hills. Tickets on sale at Haydon & Willett's Drug Store. Buckskin Charle's troupe promises a large, efficient company and up to date acts each evening.
Fresh groceries contact 6-R J A Shader. Springfield High Set football beats St Marys College 6 to 1 on a day crowded with local notices. Includes church services, fundraising dinners, a debt collection notice, and cleaning club promotions with local names and events.
The Kentucky Governor Augustus E. Willson proclaims November 24, 1910 a day of Thanksgiving and prayer. He calls Kentuckians to honor God, uphold laws, and show generosity and unity. The proclamation, issued in Frankfort, stresses equal justice, devotion to covenants, and steadfast duty to the commonwealth.
Senator W C Bradley, stricken with acute indigestion near Bowling Green, has recovered enough to go home to Louthville. He is accompanied by his daughter Mrs John G Scutt and her husband Dr South. He remains very much improved but not yet well.
Miss Minnie Pickard of Altamahama North Carolina recalls shedding shame from facial pimples and eczema after using D D D Prescription. The ad touts D D D as penetrating and effective against skin troubles with soothing oil of wintergreen and thymol. A 25 cent bottle promises proof and is sold by Robertson and Haydon.
Health note urges parents to watch for daytime cold weather croup in young children. Reminds that a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is often kept at home and trusted by many mothers. Sold by all druggists.
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