Washington County Fiscal Court Elects Officers At Session
The Washington County Fiscal Court held an important meeting yesterday approving officer elections. C. N. Willett was chosen road supervisor with a 1000 dollar salary plus two assistants at 300 dollars each, likely J H Gordon and Clarence Gordon. Sam Bottom was unopposed for poor house commissioner and Dr. Hamilton won county physician. For poor house keeper, Verne Auberry and Clel Piles tied at three votes each, Judge Litsey casting the deciding vote for Piles. Court adjourned to meet November 17.
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Washington County
C. N. Willett
J. H. Gordon
Clarance Gordon
Farewell Sermon as Rev G S King Leaves Springfield
On Sunday last Rev G S King, Methodist pastor of Springfield, preached his farewell sermon before departing for Elizabeth town to reside a year for health. The congregation showed deep emotion as he bid farewell, tears marking the moment. Rev T J Wade is appointed to the Springfield charge and will likely preach next Sunday.
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G. S. King
Methodist Church of
Springfiel
Elizabethtown
Hetade
T. J. Wade
Springfield
Mystery of Petroleum Origins Discussed by Science Society
At a Washington meeting a member urged attention to a growing problem in earth physics the origin of petroleum as coal diminishes. The Caspian and Caucasus oil pools challenge animal or vegetable origin theories. Mendeleev proposed iron carbide decomposition but views vary. If petroleum is not from living matter the supply may be inexhaustible.
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Washington
Caspian
Caucasus
Mendeleeff
Remarkable blind horse completes solo city trip
Big Joe the blind horse, longtime motive power for Hendrickson Express and Cunard Line docks, trotted alone from West Eighteenth Street stables to a Christopher Street blacksmith to get a new shoe. After the shoe was fitted, the animal returned to the Cunard line pier on West Fourteenth Street to await its driver.
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Big Joe
Cunard
Hendrickson Express Company
West Eighteenth Street
Seventh Avenue
New York
Christopher Street
Cunard Line
West Pourteenth Street
Saved From the Grave by a Tennessee Woman
Mrs. M. L. Diskaville of Tenn recounts lasting four years of severe chest trouble and persistent coughs. She credits an apparent throat medicine and a $100 trial bottle with relief and guarantees a positive result.
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M. L. Diskaville
Low figure for tobacco price discussion with Toewater
In a Winchester Duly News report, Mr. F R Toewater of the American Tobacco Company indicated the 1908 tobacco crop would not fetch high prices. He said a fancy crop might bring 12 cents, with usual crops around eight to ten cents, and that the pooled crop would likely not be bid on.
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F.R Toewater
American Tobacco Company
Wallace Rees
Rees
Toewater
R. P. Scobee
Mr Rees
Teewater
Winchester
Duly News
Buckskin Charlie Ends Springfield Opera House Run
The Buckskin Charlie show closed its run at the Opera House after last week. A crowded Saturday night audience pleased the public and produced about $85 in receipts. Changes were made nightly and management pledged a return in about six weeks with a more pretentious production.
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Opera House
Springfield
Local News Digest From Oakand and Nearby Areas
McIntire and Edelen families visit in Oak land as Frank Keene’s mule sale draws interest. Local trader Tom Wheatley buys cattle and mourns a steer’s death. Miss Lerry Blandford and Bart Smith wed quietly at St Rose. Ballard sells pigs to John Barber. Miss Louise Fields visits Mrs Mattingly at Forest View. Will Smith and son Marvin guests of J A Ensor in Loretto. Misses Mattie Catherine Thompson and Minnie Clark return home after visiting Science Hall area. Dance hosted by Ciel Pile pleases young revelers. Len McIntire and Roy Mudd travel to Lebanon. Mary Smith returns from Louisville visit. Mrs Hamilton Young of Bardstown visits Belle Keene. Ballard and Pic s attend Lebanon court.
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James Edelen
Oakland
Cal
George Edelen
Arnold
East Texas
Frank Keene
Tom Wheatley
Tom Blandford
Lerry Blandford
Bart Smith
St. Rose
T. E. Ballard
John A. Barber
Misa Lousie Fields
Herbert Mattingly
Forest View
Will Smith
Marvin
Loretto
J. A. Ensor
Mattie
Catherine Thompson
Minnie Clark
Science Hall
Ciel Pile
Len McIntire
Roy Mudd
Lebanon
Mary Smith
Louisville
Hamilton Young
Bardstown
Belle Keene
T. E. Ballara
James Picids
Wedding Blessing For Pearl Edelen And Joe Polin
Miss Pearl Edelen and Joseph Polin were married at St Rose in Washington County in a nuptial mass with music by Miss Cain J B Dawkins and the St Rose choir led by Mme Katie Cale. The ceremony featured arch and bells, a bridal party, breakfast at the Leachman home, and congratulations from local editor Mr Polin.
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St. Rose
Miss Pearl Edelen
Joseph Polin
Washington County
Pearl Edelen
Miss Cain
Otner J. B. Dawkins
Piety Barber
Macheron Hole
Father Gavin
Alex. Barber
Marshall Duncan
John A. Polin
George Edelen
Mary Barber
Corinne McIntire
Miss Miller
Tom Baldrick
W. T. Leachman
John A. Palin
Joe Polin
Polin Edelen
John O. Polin
County offers settlement in Etherington lynching case
The County Commissioners of Licking County Ohio propose a 1000 settlement to the Etherington estate for the Newark lynching of Carl Etherington on July 8. Under Eubanks law the county may owe 5000 to lynching victims estates. Trials of indicted individuals proceed with two common pleas judges presiding and Assistant Attorney General W H Miller aiding prosecutions.
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Licking County
Carl Etherington
Newark
Eubanks
Common Pleas
W. Hi. Miller
New Loose Leaf Market Opens In Springfield Tobacco Trade
A new loose leaf warehouse, run by T Quisenberry, will back the coming tobacco season. Located behind the depot, the facility aims to handle all local and adjacent county tobacco. Quisenberry, with nearly thirty years in the business in Louisville and four terms as city warehouse inspector, is lauded as capable and affable, forecast to have a successful year.
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T. Quisenberry
J. F. Pettus
Quisenberry
Springfield
Louisville
Quine
Berry
The Old Time County Fair and Its Changing Face
A nostalgic look at county fair days and a shift from balloonists and circus acts to aviation era marvels. Notes a health board crackdown on fake lemonade and praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for post influenza weakness, touting local pharmacy endorsement.
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Merchaut
Cireux
Skinner
Cloudland
Land of Ioua
Kansas
State Board of Health
Independence
Fine Arta
Progressive Republicans win New York convention at Saratoga
The New York convention selects Roosevelt as temporary chairman by a 125 vote margin, sealing a progressive win. Old guard influence fades as new leaders vow to govern for the people, and veteran contenders like Mayor Sagace miss the field amid a nationwide surge toward direct primaries and decency in politics.
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New York
Saratoga
Roosevelt
Hughes
Sagace
New Democracy of
Wisconsin
Kansas
California
Minnesota
Decedey
Wincheater Daily News
Wireless and Railway Telegraphy Careers Offered
Ambitious young men and ladies can enter telegraphy in wireless and railway fields. Post eight hour law and active wireless stations create a job shortage for telegraphers. Beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with advancement. The National Telegraph Institute runs six official institutes in America under wireless supervision and places graduates. Write for full details at Cincinnati Ohio or Philadelphia Pa. ont, Sat THE DOCTOR'S QUESTION.
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National Tellegraph Institute
America
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Rexall Orderlies Promoted For Constipation Relief
A Haydon and Wray Co advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as a gentle effective remedy for bowel disorders. It promises money back if unsatisfied and claims the product does not purge or cause nausea or diarrhea. Also mentions Chamberlain's Remedy for throat irritation sold by druggists.
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Rexall
Rexall Orderlies
Haydon & Wray Co. Oe
Significance of State Fairs and Progressive Change
The article argues that state fairs have evolved from privately run, disreputable race events to educational exhibitions that showcase agricultural and industrial progress. It asserts farmers drive the economy while states and fairs promote modernization, infrastructure, and civic virtue, transforming rural life and public perception through the Minnesota and New York examples.
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Wall Street
Minnesota
Twin City
Jockey Club
Gopher State
Sam
Farma
Worse Than Bullets
A concise wartime note contrasts bullets with eczema suffered by soldiers, underscoring greater harm from skin ailments than army fire. The fragment hints at medical or humanitarian concerns affecting troops, with L. W. listed as a named individual in the incomplete text.
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Buckskin Charlie
McIntire
Edelen
Polin
Etherington Estate
Dare Devil Balloonist
Demon of the Air
Haydon & Robertson
Agriculturist
L. W
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