Springfield Sun reports fatal accident involving four year old Harry Spalding
The Springfield Sun recounts the death of four year old Harry Spalding of Bardstown, crushed under a wagon wheel while he wandered into the street. Witnesses and a doctor attempted resuscitation as he died within seconds. Burial in Bardstown followed with Springfield attendees and local grief.
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Springfield
Harry’ Spalding
Thomas A. Spalding
Bardstown
Bertha Haydon
Crainé
Democratic Ticket Full of State Races and Names
The Democratic ticket lists candidates for Governor S W Hager and other state offices including J C W Beckham for Senator Huber for Secretary of State and M C Winkrey for Superintendent. It also names Henry M Bosworth Ruby Laffoon and J B Me Ford among others for auditor attorney clerk of court and state legislature seats.
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Henry M. Bosworth
Ruby Laffoon
Huber
M.C. Winkrey
Comstor K
Air Agriculture
J. B
Ford Railroad
Commissioer
C. G Chord
Js Ri
W. Racers Gore
McChord Denies Tobacco Group Campaign Conspiracy
Bardstown Kentucky October 28 1907 Hon C C McChord rejects Louisville Herald claim he secured or received funds for Democratic Campaign 1908 from American Tobacco Company or any other firm. Fulton letter to McChord states no involvement in contributions, cites 1903 role as secretary treasurer, and offers permission to publish.
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Hon. C . McChord
Louisville Times and Evening
Louisville Herald
Democratic Campaign Committee
Tobatco Company
C.J. Brown
C. J. Brown
Tim
Sorne
Adele
Jess
Joan A. Fulton
Lawrence to Leave Springfield for Harrodsburg Work
Mr W P Lawrence, now operating a local grocery business, will move his family to Harrodsburg in December. He recently visited Harrodsburg and contracted to reside there, plans to enter contracting, and has sold his Springfield residence and intends to dispose of his grocery business there before leaving.
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W. P. Lawrence
Harrodsburg
W.P. Lawrence
Lawrence
Double Wedding Last Wednesday in Springfield
Four Marion county couples traveled from near Lebanon to Springfield for weddings last Wednesday. Hugh Hall wed Miss Mouser and John Mouser tied the knot with Miss Josephine Durham at six o'clock officiated by Rev. W H Williams. Hall and Mouser are noted progressive farmers. brides are popular young women from well known families. The Sun offers congratulations and wishes lasting prosperity and happiness.
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Springfield
Marion County
Hugh Hall
Mouser
John Mouser
Josephine Durham
Lebanon
W. H. Williams
Messrs
Hall and
Court Day Dinner Benefits Christian Church Fund
The ladies of the Christian church served a dinner to the county court day crowd on Monday. Net proceeds, after expenses, totaled 150 dollars for church support.
Congressman A. O. Stanley to Speak in Springfield
Washington county residents are invited to hear Hon. A. O. Stanley address political issues at the County Court House in Springfield next Friday at 1 pm. The Second district congressman, renowned as a leading speaker, is expected to deliver a notable oration on national concerns.
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Washington County
Court House
Springfield
Stanley
South
Court Adjourns In Fall Term Of Washington County Circuit
Court adjourned Tuesday at noon and the grand jury dismissed until Wednesday due to next Tuesday’s election. Fall term opened Monday with Judge I H Thurman presiding. only two cases disposed before adjournment. Commonwealth vs C A Thompson fined 100 for opening a saloon on election day. W L Cambron acquitted for selling whisky to an inebriate. Grand jury list includes H B Waters foreman and numerous named jurors.
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Circuit Court
Washington County Circuit Court
I. H. Thurman
the Commonwealth Vs. C
Im- W. L. Cambron
McChesney and Chinn address Democratic rally in Washington county
The Courthouse packed Monday afternoon as Secretary of State Harry V. McChesney and Clerk of the Court of Appeals J Morgan Chinn spoke to a large crowd. Both addressed campaign issues with strong, attentive turnout and were introduced by T Scott Mayes.
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Courts House
Harry V. McChesney
J. Morgan Chinn
Court of Appeals
Washington County
Democratic Party
Court House
Springfield
McChesney
T. Scott Mayes
Chinn
Stricken in bloom of life ends 22 year old Funk
Tyler city news notes the death of Joseph W Funk's son ious Funk at age twenty two from typhoid fever after three weeks illness Relatives include Mrs Charles Showmaker Minnie Funk Claude and Johnnie Funk all in Simmstown The Bethlehem church held funeral services yesterday at 11 o clock with Rev R L Purdom officiating Interment followed in the church cemetery
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Ious Funk
Joseph W. Funk
Simmstown
Funk
Charles Showmaker
Minnie Funk
Messrs
Claude
Johnnie Funk
Bethlehem
R.L. Purdom
Ro Bards Residence Sells at Public Sale
Public sale of the real estate and personal property of Dr J B Ro Bards was held on Nast Saturday. The residence on Cross Main Street sold to Mr J B Mayes for 2700 dollars.
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J. B. RoBards
Hts
Cross, Main Street
J. B. Mayes
Willson Addresses Willson at Springfield Opera House
Hon Augustus K. Willson Republican candidate for Governor spoke to a crowded Opera House in Springfield last Monday. The audience gave close attention as he explained the Republican side of the present political controversy. He was introduced by Hon W F Neikirk.
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Augustus K. Willson
Opera House
Springfiels
Willson
W. F. Neikirk
Bodine and Taylor Wed at Fifth Avenue Hotel in Louisville
Mr George Bodine and Mrs Ella Taylor of Maple Hill county surprised friends by marrying in the Fifth Avenue Hotel Louisville on Wednesday officiated by Rev H C Morrison. They returned home Thursday to reside with Dr George M Shaunty as best man. The couple are prominent residents and many friends wish them lasting happiness.
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George Bodine
Ella Taylor
Maple Hill
Louisville
Fifth Avenue Hotel
H. C. Morrison
Bodine
George M. Shaunty
Notice to settle debts before leaving Springfield
W. P. Lawrence states he plans to leave Springfield soon after closing his business and asks all debtors to call and settle past due accounts at once. He emphasizes the need for funds to finish the business closure and thanks supporters for past favors.
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Springfield
W. P. Lawrence
Protracted Springfield Meeting Plans Continue Despite Illness
A series of meetings will begin next Monday evening at the Baptist church in Springfield. Rev W Dorgan of Danville cannot assist due to illness, but Rev Williams presses to fill the gap and complete arrangements. The start date remains unchanged and plans proceed.
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Baptist Church
Springfield
W. &. Dorgan
Danville
Burglar Given Warm Reception at Davison’s Store
Jack Lewis, described as a colored burglar, broke into Single ton Davison’s restaurant and fled after Davison, armed with a pistol, fired a warning shot through a window. Grace the marshal arrested Lewis the next day. he awaits Circuit Court action as indicted by the grand jury.
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Jack Lewis
Singleton Davison
Jack
Davison
Marshal Grace
Local Farmers Busy Sowing Wheat and Social Visits
Farmers in the area focus on wheat sowing while residents share weekend visits. Charley Williams and family from Maple Hill spent Sunday with Mrs. Eliza Mitchell. Miss Martha Gray travels from this place to visit cousin Mrs. Sallie Sutherland at Willisburg. Criften Kidwell and family were with his parents. Mollie Davis and daughter Ver visited in town. Will Sherney and wife called on Mr. W. S. Goodlett. Ethel Gray spent Wednesday with friends.
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Charley Williams
Maple Hill
Eliza, Mitchell
Martha Gray
Sallie Sutherland
Willisburg
Criften Kidwell
Social Evening Noted With Local Residents in Dennison
Night with Miss Lacey Barlow included J. A. Gray of Dennison Texas and wives of Sohn Hardesty Tea Hardin J.H. Gray Sallie Gray Aunt Beckie Bishop. Mollie Davis stayed with Ollie Gray. Pearlie Smothers on sick list. W. T. Cheser improving slowly. T. J. Trent family visited Antioch. Fly Wilson returned from Louisville. J. A. Grey back in Dennison after visit. Dode Cheser and family from Monmouth Illinois visiting sick brother W. T. Cheser.
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Lacey Barlow
J. A. Gray
Dennison
Texas
Sohn Hardesty
Tea Hardin
J.H. Gray
Sallie Gray
Beckie Bishop
Mollie Davis
Ollie Gray
Pearlie Smothers
W. T. Cheser
T. J. Trent
Antioch
Fly Wilson
Louisville
J. A. Grey
Tex
Dode Cheser
Monmouth
Ill
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Pened By
Jim
Harry Spalding
Harry
Spalding
Nellie Haydon
Benjamin Haydon
Barnstown
Chas. Haydé
Lloyd Haydon
Fife
Lizzie Haydon
Itha . Haydon
J. C. W. Beckham
S. W. Hager
Seeernoesith Trimble
Bardstown, Ky
C. C. McChord
Ladies of
Christian Church
A. D. Stanley
Grand Jury
H. B. Waters
James Patterson
J. Rich Smith
John M. Clark
Geo. T. Clements
J. T. Goode
James Grigsby
T. D. Sweeney
Sleet’Coyle
Jerome Wells
James H. Gray
W. N. Keeling
Patit Jury
James McIlvoy
Cavanaugh Pinkston
Dee Yankey
F. W. Gray
Dave Matherly
Geo. D. Bodine
John W. McMillen
W. H. Nally
W. T. Condor
Robert Thompson
Erastus Case
J. W. Wall
Arch Perkins
W. H. Leachman
Ben McIlroy
J. R. Reed
W. M. Deringer
C. M. Bringle
James Barker
Gabe Showmaker
James McEl
Gas Funk
Dr. RoBards
Taylor
Majestic Steel
Shultz & McElroy
Hardesty
Grundy & Mcintire
Springfield, Ky
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