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Newspaper

Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1905

Page

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Nomi Nations Nomi Nations Declines County Nominations

The Republican invitations to county offices in Washington County Kentucky yield no acceptance from W P Nene and Filiatreau. Nene declines the nomination for County Judge due to impending circuit court obligations, while Filiatreau declines the Sheriff nomination, both urging the party to select another candidate and pledging support.

Srrivoriey Republican County Washington County Kentucky Dean Sim Wes Cflerel W. P. Nene

Filiatreau withdraws from Washington county sheriff race

Mr C R Fintarreau announces his withdrawal as Republican nominee for Washington county sheriff in Kentucky. He states the convention surprise, lack of time to campaign, and his gratitude for the honor while pledging future party support. Springfield Kentucky October 9 1906. Dunty Kentucky.

Neikirk Filistreau Messrs Filiatreau Springfield Republican County Committee Washington Dunty Kentucky Washington County C. R. Fintarreau

Fonzy Brown Returns to Springfield Jail Steps

Fonzy Brown, a Black inmate who escaped from the Springfield jail earlier, returned to the jail and was found on the front steps when Jailer Catlett came back from church last night. Clouds and weather describe the scene in a archaic tone.

Fonzy Brown Springfield Catlett Fonzy

Mackville Church Dedicated in 1905 Community Drive

The Mackville Christian church was dedicated October 1, 1905 after a dedicatory sermon by Rev. Buckner of Harrodsburg. The debt of 2500 dollars was paid by generous gifts led by Mrs. A. G. Tumney and T. M. Tumey, with about 2500 in attendance and dinner on the ground. The building, organized in 1826, stood after earlier structures on Long Lick and Mackville sites.

New Christian Church Mackville Buckner Harrodsburg A. G. Tumney T.M. Tumey Mat. Wycoff Long Lick Theold Long Lick Marion Sweeney Lavina Webster

Death Sentence for W R Fietcher in Russellville Case

W R Fietcher was sentenced to death in Russellville for criminal assault on Mary Gladder. The Simpson county jury returned the verdict as women greeted them upon returning home with flowers and lunches. Guy Lyon stands on trial for the same offense awaiting jury completion.

W. R. Fietcher Russellville Mary Gladder Simpson County Guy Lyon

The Old Oaken Bucket Origin and Poem Echoes

An exploration of the folk origin of The Old Oaken Bucket recounts Woodworth in New York pausing to praise Mallory's drink then recalling the old moss bound bucket of the well. The piece then echoes the poem lines about the old oaken bucket and the memories it stirs from childhood and the father’s plantation.

Woodworth Chatham Chambers Streets New York Franklin Street Mallory Ford Jupiter

Death's Harvest: Mrs. Martha McKenna Dies at 79 in Springfield

Mrs. Martha McKenna, longtime Springfield resident and devout Catholic, died Monday at about 4 pm at age eighty. Survived by sister Miss Bettie Craycroft and two sons C. L. Price and J. B. Price, burial at Bardstown with funeral conducted by Rev. Father Hennessy.

Martha McKenna Springfiell McKenna Springfield Stark Arthur McKenna Bettie Craycroft Father Hennessy St. Dominic’s Cemetery

Beckham Asked to Join National Policyholders Committee

Governor Beckham received a telegram from Boston financier Thomas W. Lawson inviting him to join a policyholders restitution committee for Mutual, New York Life, and Equitable Insurance. Beckham left for Bardstown without replying. his private secretary said a return message would be sent next week.

Frankfort Beckham Thomas W. Lawson Boston Mutual, New York Life and Equitable Insurance Bardstown Leigh Lawson Kentucky Louisville

Calf Ownership Settled by Local Arbitration

Mercer countys famous calf case near Talmage ends with arbitration. George Woods and Almedia Brown disputed a red calf after a disappearance and migration. Arbitrators Woods favor is the calf belonging to Woods, costing about 150 dollars in total costs and a 15 dollar calf value.

Harrodsburg Mercer County George Woods Almedia Brown Talmage Salt River Robert Clemmons Woods Iowa Madison County

Death of Mrs Goatley at Valley Hill

Mrs Rebecca Goatley aged and respected woman of Valley Hill died at her home yesterday. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church today and her body interred in Cemetery Hill. She was an excellent Christian woman and leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her death.

Rebecca Goatley Valley Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery Hill Goatly

Insomnia and Indigestion Cured Report

A patient recounts a severe indigestion attack last year that caused sleepless nights. The account notes relief from both issues after treatment, implying a successful cure. The piece highlights shared symptoms and a favorable outcome.

Death of a Little Child in Lexington

Eugene Hendrix Carter, twenty two months old and son of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Carter, died at home in Lexington Monday at 5 am from cholera infantum after a ten day illness. The body was taken to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Yankey near town and buried Monday afternoon at Mackville cemetery. The family mourns the loss of their young child.

Eugene Hendrix Carter J. W. Carter Lexington J.S. Yankey Mackville

Lewis Manget Engagement in Louisville Event

Mr and Mrs John W Lewis of Springfield announce the engagement of their daughter Misa Mary Avritt Lewis to Mr Frederick Manget of Louisville The wedding will be quietly solemnized at the bride s home in Springfield on Saturday October 28 Miss Lewis is well known in Louisville from frequent visits to relatives in the city Mr Manget has lived in Louisville about four years coming from St Louis

Courier-Jurnal John W. Lewis Springfield Misa Mary Avritt Lewis Frederick Manget Miss Lewis Louis Ville Samuel Arnitt Brainard Lemon Annie Hodgson Long Louisville Manget St. Louis

Marriage in Salt Lake City of Irvine Shuck and Kate Harrell

Irvine Shuck and Kate Harrell were married at the bride’s parents home in Salt Lake City on October 5. Shuck is well known in Springfield, having stayed last winter with his aunt Mrs. C. R. McElroy. The bride is the daughter of Salt Lake City’s wealthy and prominent family.

Irvine Shuck Kate Harrell Salt Lake City Shuck Springfield C. R. McElroy

Dwelling of Mr. Lytle Kays Burned Near College

Sunday night a fire destroyed the dwelling house of Mr. Lytle Kays near the college building and all contents. The blaze started from a defective flue while Mr. Kays was away and caused about 1500 dollars in loss with 800 dollars of insurance. Mrs. Kays was absent. neighbors awakened Mr. Kays at about 1 am. He thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness.

Lytle Kays College

Citizens' Ticket for Longerrore Election

The city ticket in Longerrore lists Mayor John W. Lewis, City Judge Jas R Noe, and Councilmen W C McChord W K Robertson C T Logsten J C McElroy C A Thompson and Conrad Hertjein. The slate is presented for the upcoming November election.

Nober John W. Lewis Jas. R. Noe W. C. McChord W. K. Robertson C. T. Logsten J. C. McElroy C. A. Thompson Conrad Hert- Jein

The Race of the Swift by Edwin Carlile Litsey

Leba non author Edwin C Litsey releases The Race of the Swift a collection of animal tales issued by Little Brown New York. John Livingston Bull provides illustrations for the volume drawing on popular beading magazine pieces.

Edwin Carlile Litsey Lebanon Little, Brown &Co New York United State John Livingston Bull

At Point of Death

Mr. Thos. Seroghan is at the point of death at his home near town after about nine weeks of typhoid fever.

Thos. Seroghan

Death of Mrs Price Reported by Family

Mrs. Wm. C. Price died last night at 10 30 oclock from infirmities of age. The deceased, had she lived until Jan.

Wm. C. Price

How to Cure Corns and Bunions

Soak the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it. Then pare it down as closely as possible without drawing blood. Apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily, rub Squasy for five minutes at each application. A corn plaster should be worn a few days.

Blue Chamberlain

Indictments Return in Marion Circuit Court Case

The Marion grand jury returned thirty one indictments including liquor to a minor breach of peace concealed deadly weapon petit larceny malicious cutting showing without a license and several others. A question arises over many indictments against Standard Oil Co whether a single plea bars all or the court orders them struck from the docket depriving the clerk of fees.

Standard Oil Co Court of Appeals

Frank Beaven's Fatal Accident At Mill

Frank Beaven dies in a work accident at Marks and Green's planing mill while on duty. The incident occurred during the morning shift at the mill, with local authorities investigating the cause.

Man Liked by All Dies After Mill Accident

Frank W. Beaven, 54, of Springfield, died yesterday afternoon from injuries suffered at Marks & Green planing mill last Monday when a plank struck his stomach. He died after a period of intense suffering. Survived by a wife and two. Funeral at St Domine’s Church at 9 am tomorrow, burial at St Rose.

Frank W. Beaven Springfield Marks & Green Beaven Mr. Beaven Washington County Beechland St. Domine’s Church St. Rose

Judge Bell Urges Grand Jury to Target Vagrants Whisky sales and gaming

Harrodsburg reports Judge Bell instructing the grand jury to vigorously pursue vagrancy enforcement, Sunday whisky sales, and strict gaming law enforcement. He notes vagrant revisions heighten stakes and calls for thorough investigation of illicit Sunday alcohol sales and gaming violations. Tom L. Johnson seeks a third mayoral term while Clay will retire from the commerce commission in January.

Harrodsburg Democrat Bell Grand Jury

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Mr. Neikirk Mr. Filiatreau Mackville Church Goatley Lewis-Manget Mr. Kays Citizens’ Ticket Price Marion Circuit Court Frank Beaven Ringo Judge Bell Tom L. Johnson Cla Merce Commission
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