Prewitt Heads Kentucky Democratic Campaign
Henry R. Prewitt was named chairman and Ben Johnson secretary of Kentucky's Democratic state central committee campaign, with Louisville as headquarters. The group vows a strong bid to control both state houses and secure a large November majority. A new millinery firm, Wathen & Shader, opened on Main Street by Graves property, Graves.
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Lourville
Democratic State Central Committee
Henry R. Prewitt
Ben Johnson
State Committee
Lexington
Louisville
Prewitt
Johnson
Kentucky
General Assembly
Thomas A Combs
State Central Committee
H. R. Prewitt
Ellen Wathen
Eddie Shader
Graves
Main Street
Presbyterian Church
Misses Wathen
Shader
Mae Curry
Alice McElroy
Store Burns at Phillipsburg Devours Linton and Cheatham Property
The store of Linton and Cheatham in Phillipsburg was completely destroyed by fire on the first Saturday night around 9 oclock. The cause is unknown. Stock valued at 1800 with 1000 insured. building valued at 400 with no insurance. The firm recently relocated from Washington county. Lebanon Enterprise.
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Linton & Cheatham
Phillipsburg
Washington County
Lebanon
Accident Claims Springfield Athlete On Train Platform
Harry Shultz, a popular Springfield athlete, was severely cut when alighting a train at the power house crossing. He misjudged the stop, hit a cattle guard, and required about six stitches. He remains at home recovering with friends hoping for a swift, permanent recovery.
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Harry Shultz
Springfield
Central Kentucky
Shultz
Power House
Towns
Harry
al Tho
New Catalogue Free From Western Normal Education Work
Free catalogue sent on request details the educational program at Western Normal Bowling Green Kentucky. Address H H Cherry president for full information and mailed application. The notice urges correspondence to obtain complete course outlines and enrollment data.
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Western Normal
H. H. Cherry
Presit Western Normal
Bowling Green
Kentucky
Tatham Springs Sees Record Summer Crowd And High Spirits
The Harrodsburg Herald reports Tatham Springs hotel thriving this summer with Mrs. Wornell in charge and plans to buy the hotel. Guests include Dr and Mrs McChord of Lebanon and Dr and Mrs Kalterbran of Frankfort, with Louisville visitors already reserving rooms. Dancing and bathing are popular, and the mill pond bath area draws families and friends.
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Tatham Springs
Bob Russell
James Shultz
Springfield
Louisville
R. C. McChord
Lebanon
Frankfort
Jolly Tom Connelly
Bardstown
Alao
Amora
Harrodsburg
North Pole discovery claimed by Cook and Peary
The article reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook announcing the pole discovery in April 1908 and Robert Peary nearing home after his 1909 claim. It notes the perilous Arctic journey and global anticipation for confirming data, with both explorers lauded for lifetimes devoted to reaching the pole.
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North Pole
Pole
Frederick A. Cook
Brooklyn
Lor Robt. E. Peary
Peary
Cook
Esquimo
Dr. Cook
Com
Mander Py
Arctic
Both
Globe Trotter Known Here
The Sun 18 is assisted by Mr. John H. Caldwell a famed printer who once lived here and is well known to the newspaper world. Caldwell left here years ago and traveled the country renowned as a top type setter and fast worker with a lively if demanding career. He is described as the brother-in-law of Dr. D. O. Polin's wife and remains a notable Springfield figure.
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the Sun
John H. Caldwell
Warren Cunningham
Washington County Herald
Caldwell
Mr. Caldwell
D. O. Polin
Springfield
To Mammoth Cave Tour At Three Seventy-Five
A guided trip to Mammoth Cave offered for 3.75 dollars on September 28 during the dry fall season. The plan includes river route access and the great mammoth dome route, with Waterlow and Echo on the river grand noted. L. and N. agent listed for bookings.
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Mammoth Cave
When the Frost Is on the Punkin by Riley
A nostalgic verse scene shows autumn rites in rural life as frost nips the pumpkin and fodder stands in shocks. James Whitcomb Riley notes harvest sounds, cider making, and tidy farm tasks with warm, regional imagery.
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Indurin
James Whitcomb Riley
September in Kentucky Describes Autumn’s Quiet Beauty
A Danville Advocate note celebrates September in Kentucky with rich imagery of autumn landscapes. The poem recalls maple leaves, yellowing hues, cattle in streams, ripening cantaloupes, apples, corn, and hay under a gentle sky as bees, jays, and vines highlight the season.
Marriage of Alphonsus Shader and Genevieve Conroy in Louisville
This morning at 9:30 o'clock in Louisville Kentucky Rev Father White united Alphonsus L Shader and Genevieve M Conroy in marriage. They depart for a continental trip to New York and Washington City before settling in Louisville. Shader, a well known local brakeman and baggagemaster, is nephew of J A Shader and son of Lud Yankey.
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Alphonsus L. Shader
Genevieve M. Conroy
Louisville
Father White
J. A. Shader
Quiet wedding ties Stanfield and Yankey in Hardin’s Creek home
Miss Fannie Stanfield of Hardin's Creek and Mr. Mack Yankey of Simms Town wed at R. C. Canary's home Monday morning with Rev. W. H. Williams officiating. The couple's families were surprised by the secret ceremony.
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Fannie Stanfield
Hardin's Creek
Mack Yankey
Simmstown
R. C. Canary
Rev. W. H. Williams
Springfield concert by Edith Rubel and Karl Schmidt
Miss Edith Rubel of Lebanon violinist and Mr Karl Schmidt of Louisville cellist gave a highly praised concert at the opera house last week. The program included selections from The Merry Widow and Gypsy airs with strong solos by Rubel and a Traumerer on the cello. The audience was enthusiastic and the performance was deemed near perfect.
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Springfield
Edith Rubel
Lebanon
Karl Schmidt
Louisville
Miss Rubel
Mr. Schmidt
Traumerer
Schmidt
Jessica Rubel
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets praised for biliousness
J J Firestone of Allegan Michigan reports feeling fifty percent better after taking two Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets last night. The ad claims the product is a remedy for biliousness and notes samples are free with Leo Haydon Drug Co selling the tablets.
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Chamberlain
J. J. Firestone
Allegan, Mich
Leo ; Haydon Drug Co
Destructive Fire Destroys Shannon Shadd Co. Building and Baptist Church
A massive early morning blaze in Shelbyville destroyed Shannon Shadd Co. undertaking and furniture, the Baptist church, and adjacent properties including Caldwell Harbison J J Ramsey & Bro and R A Campbell. Loss estimated at 250000 dollars with no insured coverage for the church. firefighters aided by wind and Louisville help, fire started mid-store room. History notes the Baptist church built in 1869 and deeply mourned as a city landmark.
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Shelbyville Sentinel
Shannon & Shadd Co
Shannon Shadd Co
Bemiss
R. A.campbell
M. Lynch
J J
Ramsey Bro
Caldwell & Yarrison
Baptist Church
S. A. Middelton & Son
Louisville
T. EB. Bland
Caldwell & Harbison
J.J. Ramsey & Bro
R.A. Campbell
Shannon Shadden
Shannon & Steadd Co
Obituary: Mrs Parker Thurman Dies After Stroke
Mrs Parker Thurman widow of ET Thurman died Wednesday afternoon at Pleasant Run from a paralvas stroke. Interment followed at Pleasant Run yesterday afternoon. Survived by daughter Mia and sons Blandford and Will Thurman. Friends extend sympathy. Lebanon Enterprise.
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Parker Thurman
ET. Thurman
Paralvas
Pleasant Run Yesters
Mia
Sam Payne
Blandford
Will Thurman
Lebanon
Teachers Wanted for Western Training Program
The demand for trained teachers exceeds supply as the session opens September 7. Write President H. H. Cherry, Bowling Green, Ky., for information on free tuition and enrollment details.
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H. H. Cherry
Bowling Green, Hy
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Is Chawman
Democratic Campaign Committee
Tatham
Springs
Herald
F. A. Cook
R. E. Peary
Globe Trotter
John Caldwell
The
Sun
Danville Advocate
Conroy
Lud Yankey
Stanfield
Yankey
Mrs. Yankey
Mr. C. C. Stanfield
Mr. Yankey
Pleasant Run
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