Speaking dates for local officials and candidates
Jon J. Scott Mayes speaks at Litsey on Thursday October 29 at 7 p.m. Hons R L Durham and Joseph Palin at Smith's School House Thursday October 29 at 7 p.m. Judge H Thurman and Hons T Scott Mayes and Joseph Polin at McIntire Saturday October 31 at 7 p.m. Polin at Fenwick Wednesday October 28 at 7 p.m. Judge I H Thurman and Hons T Scott Mayes and Joseph Polin at Mooresville Friday October 30 at 7 p.m. Judge I H Thurman and Hon T Scott Mayes at Texas Wednesday night. Hon W B Fleming at Springfield Saturday October 31 at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon. T. Scott Mayes
Litsey
R. L. Durham
Joseph Palin
Smith's School House
H. Thurman
T. Scott Mayes
Joseph Polin
McIntire
Fenwick
I. H. Thurman
Mooresville
Texas
W. B. Fleming
Springfield
Tobacco Growers Notice From Washington County Board of Control
The board announces a distribution of 2 percent on the amount advanced for the 1906 pooled tobacco crop now being paid from tobacco sale proceeds. Holders of contracts must present them at Springfield banks or to C W Stallings, clerk, to receive checks for amounts due. W A Clements, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Board of Control
Springfield
C. W. Stallings
Board of Control
Teachers Meeting for Sub-district 6 at Cecilville School
Sub-district 6 holds an association at Cecilville school house November 14 from 10 a m to 3 p m. An interesting program has been arranged and all teachers patrons and education enthusiasts are invited. Hattie Blandford vice president. Subscribe for The Sun. 1.00 year The Sun and Courier Journal 1.50
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecilville School House
Hattie Blanford
Gaddie Record Questioned in Lebanon Church Debate
In a 1908 Falcon column, Leb anon Baptist Church Financial Secretary R L Parrott asserts Dr D W Gaddie failed to fully support the church, noting unpaid subscriptions and rent owed after Gaddie and wife gave an $18 check without interest. The piece asks readers to compare Gaddie with Ben Johnson on church contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Parrott
The
Lebanon Baptist Church
Hirch
D. W. Gaddie
Gaddie
Baptist Parsonage
Lebanon
Baptist Church of Lebanon
Falcon
Dr. Gaddie
Mr. Johnson
Democrats Hear Gregory and Smith at Court House Meeting
Last Monday County Court day drew a large Democratic crowd in Louisville as Judge Jas P Gregory and ex-Congressman David H Smith spoke at the Court House. T Scott Mayes presided, introducing speakers who attacked Republican candidate Vic Caddie and praised Bryan. Gregory urged Johnson’s reelection, defended bank deposit guarantees, and supported direct election of U S Senators. Smith assailed the tariff, political corruption, and vote buying, drawing wide applause. Both speakers predicted Bryan’s presidency after March 4 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. P. Gregory
Louisville
David H. Smith
Hodgenville
Court House
T. Scott Mayes
Vic
Congress
Jodge Gregory
Johnson
Gaddie
Judge Gregory
Kentucky
Bradley
Smith
Springfield
Bryan
Spring of Water Surprises Farm on Pass Run Pike
On Mr. Andy Lawson’s farm in the Pass Run Pike area a new spring gushed amid a drought in western Harrodsburg County. The clear water forms a branch across the property, despite no prior signs of a nearby stream. Lawson proclaims abundance of water and invites neighbors to help themselves. The Sun and Courier-Journal and The Springfield Sun listed with subscription prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrodsburg Herald
Andy Lawson
Pass
Mr. Lawson
Pike
Lawson
Circuit Court Convenes Under Judge Thurman Charge
Circuit Court convened with Judge J H Thurman presiding and the grand jury panel. He urged indictments for justified evidence and urged stricter handling of lesser offenses to curb greater crimes, condemning night riding and outlining liquor and statute offenses. The list of grand jurors includes Geo T Mayes foreman and numerous names. Jim McKenna, a young black man, was indicted months ago for breaking into the barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman
Im McKenna
Circuit Court
J. H. Thurman
Jim McKenna
Political Family Loyalties Skew Toward Bryan in Local Voters
The piece notes Tom Hardesty’s shop and a one year penitentiary sentence, then highlights T. B. Plaugher as one of 84 local backers for the next President. It details Stockdale kinship, Uncle Sandford Stockdale’s support for Bryan, and a large family tally of 34 votes for Bryan with a quip about a few Republican black sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hardesty
Ewing County
Enquirer
T. B. Plaugher
Stockdale
Sandford Stockdale
Bryan
Letter from Anderson on voting rights in county race
In a county canvass Anderson, a Democrat, defends his voting record in Washington county. He explains moving to Springfield Sept 25, missing a vote last fall, notes consulting attorney W C McEccord about a Precinct No 1 eligibility, and asserts he has never before missed a Democratic vote since 1881. He rebuts opponents who question his participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Wiewlang
Gale Ae
Springfield
W. C. MecUhord
Sd. Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bryan and
Kern
Ben Johnson
William Jennings Bryan
United States
W. A. Clements
Sun
Sun and Courier-Journal
Marion Falcon
David W. Gaddie
Jas P. Gregory
D. H. Smith
Mercer County
Grand Jury
Geo. T. Mayes
I. J. Montgomery
W. M. Adams
Willard Thompson
Geo. H. Royalty
S. £. Snowmaker
Wm. Lair
Joe Higdon
John D. Shmvlds
P. S. Baker
Preston Prather
N. B
Kit S. T. Hungate
F M. Carney
Jas. W. Pinkston
W. A. Roberts
J. D. Keeling
B. B. Leachman
G. 7Don
Jerome Colvin
J. Rich Smith
W. H. Leachman
D. S. Bottom
George Lair
J. P. Edelen
Merritt Hil
J. M. Anderson
J. M. Sale
Fred Cheatham
JS. Hayes
F. R. Neale
Aides
Ben ‘Coliecwame
Ios Gress
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!