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Newspaper

Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1907

Page

4

Democratic ticket slate listed with statewide races

The Democratic ticket lists candidates for statewide offices including Senator J C W Beckham Governor S W Hager Lieutenant Governor South Trim Auditor Henry M Bosworth Treasurer Ruby Laffoon Secretary of State Hubert Vree land Superintendent M O Winfrey Attorney General John K Head Commissioner of Agriculture J Newman Clerk of Court of Appeals J B Nautlt Railroads Commissioner C G Chor Por State Senator J Rogers Gore and Representative W C McChord.

Henrry M. Bosworth Ruby Laffoon Hubert Vreeland M 0. Winfrey John K. Head

Opening Gun of the Campaign Speech by Gov Beckham

Gov Beckham delivered his campaign opening in Columbia on Monday for United States Senator. He argued for Democratic policies as the path to state prosperity with praise for industry, mines, and farm life, promising wise laws and careful enforcement. The speech drew a large audience and will be printed in full next week in The Sun.

Republican Party Democratic Party Gov. Beckham United States Columbia the Sun

McChord Retention Fought by Henderson Club

Henderson Commercial Club backs Commissioner C C McChord, praising his term at the Kentucky Broad Commission. They cite progress in curbing abuses and note two urgent issues: proposed maximum rates and Henderson discrimination before the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Henderson Commercial Club Henderson Gleaner C. C. McChord Boechman Kentucky Broad Commission McChord Henderson Evansville Commercial Club Louisville Interstate Commerce Commission Prac

Union calls for support for Railroad Commissioner Mr M

A terse political appeal urges readers to back Mr M for Railroad Commissioner as two area rectors advocate unity among parties and align behind him in the upcoming race. The text stresses collaboration and shared goals across factions.

Aera

Springfield man Davison dies jumping from tenth story

The Courier Journal reports the tragic death by own action of Mr. Davison of Springfield. He left a West Main street saloon minutes earlier and climbed to the ten story Colinqu building top, perishing on impact with the engine room roof. Davison, born 1848 in Springfield, had a long city presence and varied fortunes, leaving a note to a nephew before leaping. His body was moved to an undertaking establishment and burial planned for Springfield.

West Mainstreet Tess O'Bryan O’bryan Davison J. W. Coutts Russellville Ohio River Tie Company I Moorma Moorman Everett, Roe Columbia Trust Vison Micheal Davison Seventh Street Preas Hamilton Columbia Building Ellis Duncan Stag Hotel Second and Jefferson Streets Joe Coyne Mr. Davison Springfield Boden Ellis T. Duncan

Tatham Springs Meeting Recap and Local Visits

Rainy weather did not deter a series of meetings led by Rev. Low of Chaplin Fork at Tatham Springs on Monday night. Attendees included E. W. Smith and Miss Mattie Brown of Willisburg visiting the area, with several local residents and visiting families noted in attendance across Sunday and Sunday afternoon activities.

Low Chaplin Fork E. W. Smith Mattie Brown Willisburg Ey. Mitchell Lawrenceburg Christian Church Fairview Sam Wells Bob Mayes Fenwick Oscar Shirley Chaplin Roland Pinkston Garard Clark

Memoriam for Virginia sister in heavenly peace

Poem memorial dedicated to Virginia, praising her as dearest and sweetest sister. The speaker laments her passing, recalls her voice and presence, and finds solace in God’s will. The verse ends with hope of reunion in heaven after life’s race is run.

Virginia

Tragic suicide near Bardstown linked to family romance

Osborne Hite, about 25, shot himself on his uncle Edward Hite's porch near Bardstown, Kentucky, after an apparent crush on his cousin. He died moments later. The two families lived nearby and had earlier seen fraught plans to marry thwarted by the girl's parents.

Bardstown Osborne Hite George Hite Young Hite Edard H. Hite Hite Edward H. Hite Louisville Young Mr. Hite Sweet Heart Jle

Central Baptist Association Holds Annual Meeting at Muldraugh’s Hill

The Baptists of the Central Association comprising Marion and Washing ton counties met at Muldraugh’s Hill church Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev. J. W. Crawley led the church’s entertaining role as host, with visitors including Rev. Dr. J. G. Bow of Louisville and Rev. Wm. M. Stallings of Smith's Grove. Rev. A. C. Graves spoke on Woman's work in missions and Rev. W. H. Williams on Home missions.

Lebanon Baptists of the Central Association Marion Washingtony Counties Muldraugh’s Hill J. W. Crawley J. G. Bow Louisville Wm. M. Stallings Smith’s Grove Humphreys Shelbyville Tton Ee H. J. Greenwell Campbellsville A. C. Graves W. H. Williams

Wylam King’s New Discovery Saved Boy’s Life

In Ava Missouri Mrs. S Ruppee salutes Wylam King’s New Discovery for healing her son from a severe lung ailment. She credits the druggists Haydon & Robse with providing the cure after a physician could not help. The treatment led to a full recovery, enabling him to work again. Trial bottle offered free.

Ava S.ruppee Wylam Haydon & Robsesh

Town Notes from Texas Assembly of Local Families

Prof. Connor remains absent ill this week. Kimberlin celebrated his Witch birthday on Sept 5 with all children present except Chas Kimberlin of Louisville. Russell displayed his graphaphore as they enjoyed the day. Purdom has gone to Salvisa for a two week meeting. Hatchetts return to Antioch after visiting Dr. Hatchett. Mrs. Peterson and children depart for Chicago and other cities. Mrs Murphy and children visit Louisville with Mrs W B William. Mrs Wilson visits Campbellsville. Jamima Brady listed as sick. Ora Matherly and Sheley Arnold eloped Sunday night to wed, future plans unknown. G W Ocanougher and Chas Rady busy buying and selling power. Springfield hi v Lyon of Springfield preached Sunday night.

GT. Kimberlin Chas. Kimberlin Louisville Russell R. L. Purdom Salvisa Mallie Belle Hatchett Antioch Hatchett H. G. Peterson Chicago Jacksonville G. W. Murphy W. B. William W. H. Wilson Campbellsville Carry ‘Thompson Jamima Brady Ora Matherly Sheley Arnold Weir Messrs GW. Ocanougher Chasrady Pawer Springfield Lyon

Election Call in Mackville Precinct 3 Washington County

State of Kentucky Washington County calls for a November 1907 election to decide if stock may run at large on public highways in Mackville Precinct No 3. The county court orders sheriff and officers to place ballots to vote on stock at large. Notice to Mackville Precinct No 7 voters issued by J S Osborne and W C Booker clerk.

State OF Kentucky Washington County J. G. Howell Mackville W. F. Booker Clk Osborne W. C

Public Sale of Farm Near Bardstown Turnpike Springfield

A public sale will be held at 1 o clock PM in front of the courthouse at Springfield offering a farm of 150 acres on the Bardstown and Springfield turnpike about 6 miles from Springfield. The property includes 50 acres of tobacco land, three tobacco barns, three houses, and ample water with one well and two springs. Terms announced sale day. For more information call or address.

Springfield Bardstown Eliza J. Thompson Fredericktown Bardstown Pike Jack

Simple Remedies for Child Ailments Promoted in Local Ad

An unsigned Springfield Kentucky notice urges mothers and guardians to use Pepsin for child constipation and related ailments. It cites familial benefit and claims a five year old’s recovery, mentioning a Mrs. Hineboro endorsement and free samples tied to a home cure promotion.

Hle Hineboro Frank

Washington Circuit Court Commissioner Sale Notice

The Washington Circuit Court orders a public sale at Springfield Ky on September 2 1907 to satisfy a judgment of 943 65 with 6 percent interest from May 2 1907. The land in Washington County Ky about 50 acres is described with boundaries along Jin River and lines of J P Woford Chaplin River Emma Meere and Chay Creek. The sale includes credit terms of six and twelve months and is conducted by M G Leachman and M C W.

Washington Circuit Court Court House Springfield Washington County Jin River J. P. Woforall J. P. Woford Chaplin Emma Meer Chay W. T. Comstock Meskington Circuit Court Rebaree County

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Springfield Sun Rogers Gore Sky J. C. W. Beckham S. W. Hager South Trim Mr. McChord Courier- Journal Lynes Dayison Springfields Tatham Springs Cousin Central Baptist Association Texas Prof.Connor Parks & Simms S. Mo Campbell B. F. Payne Springfield, Ky DR. Caldwell SYR Pepsin Washington Caldwell Bidg Montregas RED Cross Drug Store A. Thompson A. Thomeson M. Campbell Aluctioneer James F. Tobin Et Plainti W. T. Comstock Def Equity M. G. Leachman, M. ¢. W
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