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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1906
Page
5
Dr J M Burton resident dentist offers teeth extractions without pain and grown work as a specialty. All dental work strictly first class. Location in Springfield Kentucky in the Hagon Block upstairs.
Local items list Leachmans sales on iron beds from 2 50, rockers and Davenport sets up to 75, and solid oak bedroom suits from 18 to 75. Miss Josie Lee handles paper subscriptions. Mrs Williams announces new fur lines for women and children. Also mention weekly services by Rev Hill and Rev Williams, court house land sale, a skating party, and a hunting accident with toes amputated.
Miss Bettie Irvine and Mr George L Wharton were married Thursday November 22 at the Presbyterian church Springfield. The church featured abundant smilax palms and ferns with arches and horseshoes of tulle. Rev W Y Davis of Louisville Ky performed the ceremony as crowds gathered and music accompanied the vows.
Miss Haydon sang I Promise Thee as the bride wore a brown chiffon traveling gown with a brown violet hat and carried a shower bouquet of white roses. After the ceremony the couple, Mr and Mrs Wharton, departed for Cincinnati and eastern points. Out of town guests included Mrs Robert Merd Miss Elizabeth McElroy Miss Susan Irvine of Lebanon Mrs Sallee of Danville Mr and Mrs W Y Davis Mr Rod of Louisville and Mr Gaberr Irvine of Monteroy Tenn.
In Mitchellsburg on Monday around four oclock Jerry Matherly about 25 was shot in the breast and side by William Gillispie. The ball struck the breast bone and exited under the right arm. Doctors say recovery possible if no complications arise. Gillispie was drinking and in an ugly mood. eyewitnesses held him responsible. Deputy Sheriff Harbison arrested Gillispie and turned him over to Tailer Fitzgerald for examination before Judge Nichols.
Willisburg residents enjoyed Thanksgiving mood with uplifting sermons by Rev. Lowens last Sunday. Visitors included Tommy Vandiver of Harrodsburg and Carl Stapp from Botland. Local socializing saw Miss Sarah Keeling with Willie Ruby, Lula Armstrong with Myrtle Keeling, and E. J. Pinkston family visiting Mrs. Shirley. A number attended Springfield court last Monday.
A Washington county system, claimed to be the best outside large cities, links Springfield to every post office free of charge. Improvements cost over 75000, raising boxes from 200 to 400 in a year. Manager F M Edwards of Lebanon leads efforts, with Towler and assistants credited for the success. Chamberlains Cough Remedy recommended for homes.
A stream of social updates from Corbin Kentucky and surrounding towns notes church and family visits. Several residents including Mrs John Irik Miss Josie Lee and Miss Mildred Head recuperate from illness while others visit relatives in Lebanon Bardstown Louisville and Harrodsburg. Many attend funerals weddings dances and court, with numerous trips for Thanksgiving.
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