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Newspaper

Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1905

Page

4

Blameworthy doctor and quirky Campbellsville buzzard tale

A vain physician advised a fellow not to worry and take pep sin after meals then sent him a dun. A Kansas woman sues for divorce claiming half the corn crop and two thirds of the pumpkins. Campbellsville Enquirer notes a pet buzzard living in Campbellsville contentedly but jokes a dead dog would give greater enjoyment.

Phil Kansas The Campbellsville Enquirer Campbellsville

Grandfather Gore remembered as gentle mentor in Kentucky

The speaker recalls Dr. John W. Gore of Hodgenville Kentucky who died last Saturday at eighty five. He describes a lifelong bond of kindness, a playmate and mentor who never spoke harshly, and a final peaceful moment as his grandfather passed to eternal rest amid a beloved memory.

John W. Gore Hodgenville, Ky J. EG

Russia in Unusual Predicament Cited Over GoT Witte

A cryptic account notes Russia facing an odd plight until a figure named Witte appears. The text suggests a recurring flaw in every town and hints at a loafer-linked company as part of the situation.

Russia Witte Hanter

Souvenir supplement praised for Lebanon and Marion county

The Marion Falcon souvenir issue issued last week is a fine keepsake. Editor M. F. Hetherington and contributor Mr Thornbury receive congratulations for their excellent work and its lasting value to the community.

Marion Lebanon Marion County M. F. Hetherington Thornbury

Hillsboro News Briefs Include Farm Frost Fears

In Hillsboro area farmers worry about frost harming tobacco. Local social notes mention Miss Evat Inman Ballard Settle and Miss Pearl Barr returning from Springfield, plus visits to singing events. Mrs. L. S. Dean dies after long illness at age forty six. she leaves a husband three children and a brother. burial at Rockbridge cemetery.

Evat Inman Ballard Settle Springfield Pearl Barr John Hines Near Valley Hill This Place

Mt Zion Residents Visit Friends and Family Notes

Mrs. Mattie Neale of Fairfield visited here with relatives last week. Frank Neale and children from Chaplin Fork spent Saturday with her mother, Mrs. R. A. Russell. Miss Lydia Bishop of Midway stayed with her sister, Mrs. Sue Williams. Clifton Taylor left for Bardstown to enter school. The Neales visited Smithville earlier, Claudia accompanying. Miss Blanche Bonta visited cousin Miss Billa Russell at Vanars hall. Miss Fee Cokendolpher began teaching music at Mrs. Emma Neale's home. Durland Pinkston and Ed Riley of Stringtown visited Mr. Bailey Pinkston. Margie Bonta left for Lexington to enter State Normal College. Ethel Bush of Chaplin, Laura Shehan of Maud, Trene Kiser, and Leary were guests of Miss Sallie Mae Williams at Maple Hill. Lizzie Sutherland hosted a birthday party last Saturday night with many friends reported enjoying the event.

Frank Neale Chaplin Fork R. A. Russell Lydia Bishop Midway Sue Williams Clifton Taylor Bardstown Neale Claudia Smithville Blanche Bonta Billa Russell Vanarshall Fee Cokendolpher Emma Neale Durland Pinkston Ed. Riley Stringtown Bailey Pinkston Margie Bonta Lexington State Normal College Ethel Bush Chaplin Laura Shehan Maud Trene Kiser Leary Sallie’Mae Williams Maple Hill Lizzie Sutherland

OAK GROVE NOTES Despite scarce news and tobacco crop praise

Farmers in this section near harvest report a fine tobacco crop. James Patterson and W T Phillips were in Springfield on business. Rumor hints at a neighborhood wedding. Local visits include Mrs May Cocanougher and Miss Ollie Showmaker to sister Mrs James Patterson. Elvian Perkins visited relatives here. The Baptist Association gathered at Bethlehem. W T Phillips hosted visitors at his home and Miss Etta Phillips visited Jenkinsville. Japanese plenipotentiaries received ten thousand dollars for bedmaking charities in New Hampshire.

James Patterson W. T. Phillips Springfield May Cocanougher Ollie Showmaker Green Kidwell Valley Hill Ophelia Simpson Etta Phillips Jenkinsville Bettie Patterson Tom James Simpson

Mooresville News Briefs Include Local Transfers and Damages

Walker Chesser lost a valuable mare last week with unknown cause. Davis and Ben Crow arrived from Illinois. Ben will locate near Palin while Davis returns in about two weeks. Property trades stack up with Richard Smith buying a Booker house and two acres for 200 dollars, and John Gammon purchasing fifty acres known as Gabe Nall tract for 650 dollars. Telephone poles distributed hint at approaching regional communication. Ike Lynch rents his Mooresville house to HB Eddleman until January 15, 1906. Will Faulkner moves from Botland to a tenant house on W. S. Goode’s farm. Attendees joined Frank Yancey sale at Polin last Saturday. Early tobacco cut, corn harvest underway. Two carloads of coal shipped to J. N. Hays at Booker last week. New Hope church undergoing repairs. Local residents visited family and neighbors across the week, including Miss Archie Wall, Miss Lelia Wall, Mrs. James Wall, and others. Mrs. Flora Ruby remains guest of sister Mrs. Eda Crume. Mrs. Jeff Smith and daughter visited Mrs. Edd. Boblitt in Springfield. Fairy Lydianne visiting sister Mrs. Mary Eddleman at Polin. A horse threw James Weekley, causing bruises.

Walker Chesser Messrs Davis Ben Crow Ilinois Ben Palin Illinois Richard Smith A. W. Eddleman Booker John Gammon Jesse Mann Gabe Nall Ike Lynch Herbert Eddleman Mooresville Will. Faulkner Botland W. S. Goode Frank Yancey Polin J. N. Hays New Hope Church Archie Wall Tony Mattie Yates Ast Lacey A. Moore Neice Nancy Moore Thomas Sweeney W. C. Ellis Nancy Lelia Wall Annie Well Midway James Wall Lelia Maggie Lydianne Sue Hill Peyton Briggs Flora Ruby Eda Crume Jeff Smith Maggie Edd. Boblitt Springfield Fairy Lydianne Mary Eddleman James Weekley

How to Clean Wallpaper in Simple Steps

A single method to freshen wallpaper is to lightly wipe the surface with old flannel. If the paper is dirty but not stained, this approach suffices without extra labor. Subscribe for The Sun for 1.00 year.

Pleasant Hill Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Pleasant Hill residents share a week of visits and plans. Middlesboro couple Mrs. and Mr. Lucas visited relatives, Bets Satterly and Sarah Burkhead spent time with kin, and Merrill Pinkston with Richard Pinkston joined Mr. G. W. Shirley at a home gathering. Local farmers report tobacco cutting and a strong wheat threshing demand while Miss Emma Hyatt leads the school. A protracted meeting is set at Tatham Springs Baptist church in October and several townspeople attend the Hillsboro funeral.

Sarah Burkhead Merrill Pinkston Richard Pinkston G. W. Shirley Cleo Dannis Tatham Springs Addie Keeling John Noel Brooksville J. S. Royalty Emma Hyatt Tatham Springs Baptist Church Oscar Shi Bar St Chaplin Y Dean Hillsbor Othe

Kentucky State Fair Dates Highlight Schedule

Kentucky State Fair dates announced with event lineup and venue details. The release notes public access, schedule timing, and highlights for attendees, including demonstra tions, exhibits, and entertainment confirmed for the fair week.

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