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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1907
Page
2
A lengthy classifieds list selling numerous farms near Springfield and surrounding towns. Entries include 100 to 196 acres with dwellings, barns, fencing, and railroad access. Prices range widely from about 40 to 60 dollars per acre, with several individual farm numbers and locations noted.
The LaRue County Herald recounts a dramatic incident during a fair balloon ascent. Squire Thurman, a Black helper, became entangled in ropes as the balloon lifted, hanging head downward with feet attached. He held on as the aeronaut urged him to stay calm while spectators marveled at his reflexes. Both landed safely with praise and thanksgiving, and Squire later kept his distance from the balloon area.
Metre Wilhoit aged fourteen, claimed as the world’s largest girl for her age, visited Lebanon with her parents J E and Mrs Wilhoit. Weighing 425 pounds in Lebanon, she reported better health, growth and appetite since childhood, and recalled posing at fairs in Kentucky and Indiana. The family, from Louisville via Springfield, plans to attend fairs in Kentucky and Indiana, with Metre drawing attention wherever she travels.
Last Monday morning Squire Reb Goddard's Jersey bull charged ex policeman William Russell who was passing Highland Addition. Russell grabbed the bull's nostril and struck it with a stone and eye blows until the animal retreated to the timber. The vicious bull, already dehorned, will have its sight permanently destroyed by the owner to ensure public safety without harming the animal.
Mr. Russell Hardesty spent Sunday with his aunt Mrs. W H Yaney of Midway. Mrs. Mattie Bishop and Miss Mattie Lee Strange have returned to Blandinsville Illinois after visiting relatives. Mrs. J H Gray and daughter Olivé hosted visitors including Mrs. Gray’s family. Various other locals including Lydia Virgin Bessie Drury Tagie Goodlett Clyde Goatley and Maud Sales were seen visiting or visiting relatives, with Ollie among attendees at Mrs Virgin’s surprise birthday.
Lebanon Enterprise reports a Knights of Columbus council to be installed in October with Deputy Grand Knight Conover of Paducah guiding forty charter members from Louisville. The ceremony includes a Knighthood degree class of five, a banquet for visiting Knights, and plans for a large, active council to occupy a Main and Market streets address long used by Marion Commandery.
The protracted meeting at Tatham Springs closed Sunday with fifteen additions and one restoration. Our pastor was assisted by Rev Geo Law of Louisville who preached powerfully. Several locals visited or traveled through town, including Mr Ivan Keeling at Mt Zion and Mrs W R Wells of Frankfort. The hotel has closed for the season.
Miss Willie Ruby visited her uncle George Young Monday and Tuesday as community members plan to travel to Illinois this fall. Property sales included John Rutherford to James Derringer for 300 dollars and Frye Hooper to Arch Hooper and George Young for an unknown price. A mule accident injured Mrs. James Divine but she is recovering. Local land prices remain high with several land trades noted, and the town reports two stores a blacksmith shop church and school. State Fair attendees from the area are listed and a large Sunday audience heard Rev Simms. A hotel dining room meal mix up led to a humorous five-dish oatmeal breakfast scene narrated by a Chicago paper.
Elia Slayton of Noland Ark writes that health costs 25 cents in a malarious district via a box of Dr King s New Life Pills. The product cleanses gently and brings new life and vigor. Satisfaction guaranteed at Haydon Robertson druggists.
A classified sale of multiple farms near Springfield offers 64 to 277 acres each with varying improvements. Properties include 5 to 10 room dwellings, tobacco barns, stock and granaries, river or bottom land, timber, and water. Prices range from 20 to 85 per acre, many with good fences and proximity to pike or depot.
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