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Newspaper

Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1906

Page

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Dry counties tally in Kentucky under county unit law

A tabulated statement issued by Rev. C L Collins lists local option results in Kentucky since June 11 1906. It shows territory population and majorities, noting eighty five of nineteen counties voted dry and no elections until after the November general election. It cites twelve anti saloon victories and two in favor.

C. L. Collins Kentucky Anti- Saloon League Kentucky Todd Logan Lyon Scott

Death of James Moore in Mooresville at 75

James Moore aged seventy five died suddenly at his home in Mooresville last night around 11 o clock. He and his wife and two children survived by many friends. A Christian Church member at Maud the funeral will be held there this afternoon with burial in the family cemetery.

James Moore Mooresville John D. Richardson Sparrow P. C. Richardson Baptist Church George Thompson Black, Ky Chaplin Fork

Indictments Handled by Marion Grand Jury Up to Yesterday

The Marion grand jury had returned 28 indictments to date covering concealed deadly weapons liquor sales to minors malicious cutting assault and battery Sabbath work liquor without license petit larceny gaming and related offenses. Late yesterday 24 more indictments were added but not yet classified. T. L. Payne sued the Louisville and Nashville Railroad for 5000 damages and was awarded 1500 after losing fingers when struck by a train.

Grand Jury T. L. Payne Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company Payne The

Damages suit against railroad dismissed on demurrer

Frank Corcoran’s damage suit against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company was dismissed on a demurrer. Capt. T. D. English was fined $25 for auctioneering without a license and recently conducted a sale in Danville.

Frank Corcoran Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company T. D. English Danville

Meade County Goes Dry Narrow Victory Report

The Sun received a telegram from Rev. C. L. Collins of Bowling Green stating the official Meade county tally shows the drys have a one vote majority. Earlier reports claimed a wet majority of five votes from last Saturday’s election.

the Sun C. L. Collins Bowling Green Meade County

Railroads Face Key New Year as Commission Battles Rage

The Evening Post weighs political battles within the State Railroad Commission. Ferguson and McChord face opposition from railroad interests aiming to replace them with Wakefield or others. Rates debate centers on through routes to Kentucky, local Louisville fares, and general reductions, with courts possibly shaping railway costs and rebates.

Evening Post State Railroad Commission Ferguson McChord Siler Kentucky Ohio River Louisville Cincinnati Chicago Ohio Monon Road Morgan Railroad Commission Drewry Wakefield

Storm Strikes Salt River Region Causing Major Damage

A severe rain storm last Saturday swelled branches creeks and rivers washing away bridges barns fences corn and tobacco and forcing evacuations along Salt river. Damages on Beaven creek reach several thousand dollars though no lives are reported lost. Obituaries note deaths of John D. Richardson near Sparrow Ky and George Thompson near Black Ky with details of their families and funerals.

Salt River Beaven Creek

Torments of letter and Eczema Alay ad

An advertisement notes drastic relief from intense itching associated with eczema and tetter with ongoing use. The offer is a product sale through Red Cross Drug Store in Springfield.

Red Cross Drug Store Springfield

Debate and music mark high school literary program

The Literary and Debating Society hosted a Friday program with recitations by Leo Simms and Lyman Barber, songs by Louise Medley and a quartet, and a keynote on heredity by Minton Cregor. Debaters faced inexperience and a controversial claim on race, while football season is postponed due to late dismissal.

Literary and Debating Society Leo Simms Lyman Barber Louise Medley Prof. Colvin Harry Shultz Mary Haydon Isa Colvin Avon Walter Clements Knight Handy Walter Raycalty LD. Walker Ben

Students rally for lecture series with strong debate team

The article notes high student interest in an upcoming lecture course for the year. It highlights how debates will benefit from the excellent corps of orators procured by management.

Clay and Webster

Sudden Death at Brinton Hotel Leaves City Breathless

Joseph Raley, 75, collapsed and died at the Brinton Hotel in Lebanon yesterday at noon while starting his dinner. Several diners at the table noticed his distress and rushed to aid him, but he expired before help arrived.

Lebanon Joseph Raley Brinton Hotel

Rural Route changes in Springfield area announced

Announced November 16 rural routes will shift in Springfield. Route No. 5 expands from the post office through St Rose Pike to Blincoe and Gasburg and back via various corners. Route No. 2 altered to cover new segments along St Rose Pike and Louisville pike to Frederickstown. Route No. 3 extends from Raybourne corner to Mackville and back. Star Route service Jensonton to Springfield discontinued. pouch carrier No. 4 now serves Texas and Jensonton.

Springfield Post Office City Limits St. Rose Pike Cecil's Corner Thomas Wheatley St. Catherines Clements McIntire P City Louisville Pike R. F. Clements R. J. Clements Frederickstown Meats Corer Post Ofice Jensonton Texas Raybourne Corner Mackville

Bringfield Christian Scyiag School Sunday Services

Every Sunday in The Year a welcoming note invites all to Bringfield Christian Scyiag School at Main and Walnut. Sunday School begins at 9 45 with classes for all ages. preaching at 11 and Sunday night service at 6 45. Members and visitors are urged to join, with The Sun subscription offered at 3.00 per year.

Bringfield Christian Scyiag School Main and Walnut Streets

Springfield Fall and Winter Lecture Course At Opera House

Springfield and surrounding counties will host a season of top platform talent at the Opera House this winter. The lineup features Hon. Chas A Towne of New York Homer T Wilson C M O Nea l and the Smith Music Company with season tickets two dollars. Towne a noted orator with national ties will discuss timely principles and issues while Wilson speaks on Popular Fallacies and the Smith Music Company offers high quality vocal and instrumental numbers priced at one dollar regular and 75 cents for seats. First lecture toward end of October with season tickets now on sale at Red Cross Drug Store.

Springfield Ter County Opera House Chas. A. Towne New York Homer T. Wilson C. M. O'Neal Smith Music Company Towne America Bryan, Beveridge la Follete Minnesota Bryan Wilson Uence Red Cross

Cutting Affray at Mooresville Ends in Stitches

At Mooresville last Saturday night a fight broke out between Clem Cutsinger and nearby residents during a dispute involving a newly married couple Palmer Cheatham. Cutsinger inflicted a severe cut on Cheatham’s throat. Dr. Shehan of Maud was summoned and seven stitches were required. Cheatham was reported out of danger.

Mooresville Clem Cutsinger

Travel Tip Urges Safe Water Use Abroad

The article advises travelers to exercise care with drinking water and suggests carrying a bottle of Iain's Colic Cholera and Fever remedy as a safeguard against waterborne illnesses while abroad.

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Unit Square Popula- Majoreet Woodford Nicholas Harrods Mt. Ster Nicholasville Maysilick Ieee Jeff. Co. Pets Central City Marion Imeade County Office OF Railroad Commissioner MR. Drewry MR. Wakefield E. V. Martin Dr. A. M. Shields Tecae Philippine Islands High School News Nie Waters Nancy Tonge Nellie Noe Minton Cregor Ida McClure Hattie Webb Mabel Price John Claybrooke Finley Scruggs Cupger
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