Hager and Johnson Campaign Speakers at Springfield Court House
The Democratic nominee for governor Hager and candidate Ben Johnson spoke to a full house at the Springfield Court House last Thursday night. Johnson refuted Republican claims about Democratic measures, citing roll call records on the dog tax law, while Hager highlighted seven years of Democratic progress, reduced bonded debt, a new Capitol, better welfare institutions, a growing treasury without tax hikes, and support for Confederate veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fudge
W. Hager
Ben Johnson
Court House
Springfield
Johnson
Republians
General Assembly
House
Senate
William H. Cox
Alvin S. Bennett
Republican Campaign Committee
Judge Hager
Peewee Valley
Washington County
Mr. Johnson
Mooresville Tobacco Sale and Local News
In Mooresville the tobacco crop may help this week though a note suggests Jack F will eat it if delayed. Attended the sale at Mr R A Thompsons. prices were strong. Miss Lizzie Oliver of Springfield and Mrs Georgia Ludwick of Woodlawn visited Mr and Mrs John Olliver. School election next Saturday for three trustees in District 30. Dr J N Shehan attends Jamestown Exposition. community health remains fairly good. Dessie Weekly of Greenbrier visited last Sunday.
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Lizzie Oliver
Springfield
Georgia Ludwick
Woodlawn
John Olliver
J.N. Shehan
Dessie Weekly
Greenbrier
Return from Prospecting Tour
Messrs. W. P. Lawrence Chas. Logsdon A. S. Mayes and Joe Pettus returned home from a two week prospecting tour of the West. They saw fine country and were pleased overall though Oklahoma had its disappointments. Pettus faced a comic misadventure when he missed the last stop and rode on to a distant town coatless and hatless, with a pie and his companions gone.
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Messrs
W. P. Lawrence
Chas. Logsdon
A. S. Mayes
Joe Pettus
Springfield
West
Mr. Lawrence
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Megers
Lawrence
Logsdon
Mr. Pettus
Arkansas
Hisantry
Death of John Nally at sixty five near St Rose
Mr John H Nally died Tuesday near St Rose summption aged about sixty five. He was twice married first to Miss Lizzie Bickett and had four children three living. His second wife was Miss Kate McCullom who survives him. A ex Federal soldier, he was respected by farmers. Funeral was held at St Rose mill. The town mourns the loss of Mrs Amelia Moore, long a resident.
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John H. Nally
St. Rose Sumption
Sp.chirch
Nally
Lizzie Bickett
Frarriagh
Kate McCullom
T. D. Sweeney
St. Rose
Ada Fe
Amelia Moore
Registration Day Yields Mixed Votes in Springfield Precincts
Yesterday saw registration in Springfield with average turnout across three precincts. Registration books show the tally and party affiliations in Precinct No. 10.
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Springfield
No Minister High Nor Low In Springfield Romance
G. W. Hardin and Miss Mary Miller, county youths, visited town hoping for a minister to unite their union but found none. After hours of waiting they left for a different location to pursue their marriage plans.
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Cupid
Springfield
G. W. Hardin
Mary Miller
Two Fatal and Nonfatal Hay Balers Injuries in City
A pair of similar accidents last week left Alex Webb and Kent McPherson of the city with leg injuries after their right legs were caught in hay balers. Dr. Robards set and treated both broken limbs, which are healing. Tobacco cutting is common as a short crop lingers and residents hear of Isaac’s thoughts.
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Ecky Webb
Kent McPherson
Alex Webb
Mr. Webb
McPherson
Mr.Webb
George Shirley
Isaac
Antioch Community Death and Local Market Notices
Miss Bertha Gregory of Ashbrook spent last week with relatives. Mr Silas Armstrong, an esteemed Antioch citizen, died Wednesday September 25 and was interred at Rock Bridge Cemetery. he leaves a wife and seven children. Wm Durr sold a calf to Isaac Durr for 11.50. Erastus Holiday and Jerome Brown were in the community Friday. Holiday bought a steer from J M Royalty at 4 cents. Mt Freedom protracted meeting closed with several additions. Rev Jones of Bargin aided Rev Mason. J M Royalty and daughter visited relatives in Anderson Sunday. Miss Amy Goff of Pulliam went to Louisville for an abscess operation with poor prospects of recovery.
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Erastus Holiday
J. M. Royalty
Mt. Freedom
Rev. Jones
Bargin
Mason
Anderson
Amy Goff
Pulliam
Louisville
Springfield Loses Two Prominent Families
The people of Springfield regretfully announce that Dr. J B Robards and Mr Walter E Leach Leachman will relocate to Louisville and Mercer county respectively. Leachman leaves after the Main street fire and will join Jas Green Furniture Co. in Louisville. Robards plans a public sale of real estate and personal property before moving early next year to Mercer county. Both families are highly regarded locally.
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Springfield
J. B. Robards
Walter E. Leach
Leachman
Louisville
Jas. Green Furniture Co
RoBards
Mercer County
The
Sun
Washington County
Brindle Faces Stock Law Vote in Five Precincts
The old Brindle cow faces a citizen vote in five county precincts at the November election to decide if cattle may loaf on public highways or must stay in barn lots. The measure aims to curb roaming stock while porkers and hogs are already influencing the debate. Precincts named Willisburg 8 Springfield 8 Mackville 6 Kelly Shop 11 Mooresville 2.
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Willisburg
Springfield
Mackville
Kelly Shop
Mooresville
Return of Rev G W Lyon Pleases Conference Parishioners
The Rev G W Lyon is returned to the Methodist pastorate for another year and will lead services next Sunday morning and evening. Louisville Conference met at Columbia with reports showing greatest progress in its history. Rev S G Shelley moved to Morganfield and Rev A P Lyon succeeds him as Presiding Elder for Lebanon district.
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G. W. Lyon
Lyon
Methodist
Louisville
Columbia
S. G. Shelley
Morganfield
A. P. Lyon
Lebanon Church
Narrow Escape For Dentist In Runaway Incident
Dr. W. F. Trusty of this city barely escaped death after a runaway at a Chicago railroad crossing. Driving two horses on a surrey bound for New Hope, a frightened horse lunged, the vehicle toppled, an iron rod struck his temple, and he was dragged before bystanders halted the pair. He sustained bruises but boarded a train to continue to New Hope, with the surrey damaged and repairs needed.
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W. F. Trusty
New Hope
Local notes and family visits across towns flash through week
McINTIRE. Dr. Mary J. Helm of St. Louis accompanied by Miss Winnie Mackin of near Lebanon was the pleasant guest of the Misses McIntire Sunday and Monday last. Mr. Lee Smith, wife and children of Forestview spent one day with Dick Keene and family. Miss Alice Blanford returned from Marion county. Mr. Martin Carrico of Bardstown and his cousin visited relatives here last week. Leo Nally, son of Sam Nally, returned home improved after lung operation in Louisville. E G MelIntire, sick last week, much improved. Born on the 16th to the wife of J C Ensor a daughter Mary Allene. Mr. Sam Anderson sold his farm to Tom and Rob Wheatly for 6000 dollars, and moved his family to Springfield. Robert, Henry and Clement Wise, Tom Cambron and wife accompanied their brother’s remains here.
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Mary J. Helm
St. Louis
Winnie Mackin
Lebanon
McIntire
Lee Smith
Forestview
Dick Keene
Alice Blanford
Marion County
Martin Carrico
Bardstown
Leo Nally
Sam Nally
Louisville
E. G. MelIntire
J. C. Ensor
Mary Allene
Sam Anderson
Tom
Rob Wheatly
Mr. Anderson
Springfield
Robert
Henry
Clement Wise
Tom Cambron
Local Notices Include Visits and Farm Transactions
Burial details note residents returning to Maroon Illinois. Dr Wight repaired two more mules for Frank Naily and Johnson at 110 dollars each. Hurst of Bardstown sold mules to K A McIntire and Johnny Medley, price not stated. Mr Al Smith and wife visited friends there last week. Mrs Edd Wheatly was called due to her brother John Nally’s illness. Miss Mary Rose Buckman of Burdstown visited sister Mrs Ben Cecil. Mrs T EF Ballard visited Fredericktown friends last week.
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Maroon
Wight Tought
Frank Naily
Johnson
Hurst
Bardstown
Ben Cecil
T. EF. Ballard
Fredericktown
Free-for-all Trotting Race Set at Fair Grounds
The Lebanon fair grounds host a free-for-all trotting race on Saturday October 12 starting at 1 30 pm. Three best in five heats will decide the winner with a handsome purse. Washington county entries include Dr J B Robards St Rose and Leonard Bakers Black Jack both newcomers to the circuit and successful at prior fairs. A prior race on Friday October 4 at Lebanon will feature these horses and draw large crowds of horse racing fans.
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Washington
Washington County
J. B. Robards
St. Rose
Lebanon
Dr. RoBards
Mr. Baker
Beeves high and hard to buy
The followers of Epicus will have to fork down more money or fork up less meat to keep balance between pocket books and stomachs. The man of means can pose as well off as prices rise. Local butchers report difficulty obtaining beeves, even with the near market price increase, and note scarce choice quality as never before.
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Epicus
Suit Purse and Figure at Robert Peer Store Week
Springfeld and Washington county ladies are treated to an America Beauty Corset demonstration at Robert Peer Co. This event showcases the latest models and expert guidance from Mies Harrison, a renowned corsetiere from Kalamazoo. Ladies are urged to attend to gain expert knowledge in corsetry.
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Springfeld
Washington County
Robertpeer Case Co
America
Indy
Mies Harrison
Corgetiere
Ae Eamazoo T Co
Kalamazoo
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Mt. Zion
Berry Hooper
Elijah Hooper
Annie Pat Fannie Rhodes
Nancye Ellis
Will, Sweeney
Chaplin
Ham Sweeny
Monmouth
Thos. Reed
Jack F
R. A. Thompson
John Nally
Ablican
W. E. Leachman
OLD
Brindle
Methodist Church
New Presiding Elder
Dr. W. F. Trusty
Surrey
Robertson-Claybrooke Co
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