Tragedy in Washington County: Brother-in-law kills at dance
Joe Ryan an 18 year old kills Eugene Mattingly at a Hickory Branch home near the Washington Marion line after a daytime dispute. Mattingly dies next morning. both men are Marion County residents and brothers in law. Widespread liquor intake reported before the party.
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Joe Ryan
Eugene Mattingly
Washington County
Matt Winfield
Hickory Branch
Washington and
Marion County
Ryan
Mattingly
Springfield Graded School opens 1909 10 term
The Springfield Graded School started the 1909 10 session with light attendance and is expected to reach normal enrollment soon under Prof. Geo W Colgin. Improvements include repairs painting and new desks and a heating plant is being installed. Also Ward Kyler Cardwell store burned Saturday afternoon in mysterious blaze destroying the building. owners J A Kyler J B Brown and Jake Ward say losses exceed insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Geo. W. Colgin
Ward & Kyler
Cardwell
J. A. Kyler
J. B. Brown
Jake Ward
State Debt Grows As Warrants Outstrip Treasury
On September 1 State Treasurer Farley reported outstanding warrants exceeding the Treasury by over one half million dollars. Officials fear full tax collection by the Sheriff will push debt toward one and a half million. Governor Willson warns it could reach two and a half million before the next legislature.
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Farley
BBBB In His Bonnet from Success Magazine Ad Poem
A short verse urges tradesmen to advertise now rather than wait. It extols timely self promotion and warns neglect delays business growth, presenting a playful call to action in a retro marketing voice.
It Pays Ad Wise Lesson From a Simple Merchant
A merchant refused to advertise for a year and earned 133 dollars in profit. He then placed an ad and generated strong business, shouting that it pays to advertise. The rhyme notes the power of advertising to attract customers and boost sales.
Juvenile Fair Promises Repeat Next Year After Rain Delay
The children's fair faced a cloudy morning and rain but recovered to be a pronounced success both financially and in scope. Exhibits included cakes, fancy work, poultry, livestock, and riding displays. Awards honored May Mayes Elizabeth McElroy Hadgie Royalty Lillian McCabe Catherine Nelson and others, with thanks to organizers and volunteers for a big day to be repeated next year.
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Jupiter Plarms
Rai
Johnny
Old Sol
Downing Robertson
Ricketts Boulware
Association
A. R. Shultz
F. M. Martin
County Highways to Build Bridge Across Sulphur Creek
The Washington county highways plan a new steel and iron bridge across Sulphur Creek linking to Anderson county. J B L Litsey Nimrod Hendren and J R Mayes led the county committee in awarding masonry work to Joe Hays. Champion Bridge Co. to construct the bridge section with local citizens funding approaches and masonry.
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Washington County
Sulphur Creek
Anderson County
B. L. Litsey
Esquire
Nimrod Hendren
J. R. Mayes
T. Scott Mayes
Joe Hays
Champion Bridge Co
Death Notices from The Sun Chronicle
Death notices report Mrs Polin Edelen dying at 2 PM from gall stones after months of illness. Mrs Sarah Poynter Griffing, long time teacher and Perryville Elmwood assistant principal, died at home in Perryville and was buried in Lexington cemetery. E F Wathen, 82, died suddenly at Bardstown Junction, buried at Earlington. Lonnie Turner, Mackville resident, died at home and was buried there. survivors listed.
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Polin Edelen
The Inventor Byron Williams
A playful profile extols Byron Williams as a village genius with a string of quirky contraptions. It praises his inventive flair from a solar system lease to a rooster catcher and an airship made of down, touting him as the village’s greatest creator.
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Wille
Marconi
William
Willie
Little Willie
Willa Most
Turners’ Deaths From Chronic Rheumatism After Long Illness
Four grown children mourn the death of Mr. Turner who suffered from rheumatism for twenty years and was worn out by the pain. Mrs. Ora Sallee, formerly Miss Ora Yancey, died at her husband’s Mackville home last Wednesday from childbirth complications. Her remains were taken to Harrodsburg for burial on Friday. Sallee was 19 and beloved by many friends.
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E. F. Wathen
Richard Wathen
Bardstown Junction
Lonnie Turner
Mackville
Ora Sallee
Ora Yancey
Harrodsburg
Saliee
Bardstown Fire Destroys Distillers Cooperage Plant
Bardstown Ky Sept 14 A large cooperage plant of the Distillers Cooperage Co was discovered in flames shortly after midnight. Firefighters saved most staves and barrels, but machinery and material valued around 10000 burned without insurance. Origin of the blaze remains unknown.
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Bardstown
Distillers’ Cooperage Company
Stomach and Liver Tablets Improve Biliousness Says Firestone
J J Firestone of Allegan Michigan reports taking two Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and feeling fifty percent better after weeks. He calls them a fine article for biliousness. For sale by The Leo Haydon Drug Co with samples free.
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Chamberlain
J. J. Firestone
Allegan, Mich
Leo Haydon Drug Co
Circus Day Dawned With New Monarch At Sparks Show
September 24 marks the John H. Sparks World Famous Shows arrival in Springfield with a larger, revamped exhibit. A grand free street parade begins at noon featuring a famed wild animal act and a reimagined traveling spectacle promising remarkable pomp and spectacle for all ages.
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John H. Sparks
Springfield
It Saved His Leg
It saved his leg claims J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin after ten years of eczema resisted by fifteen doctors. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the eruption and boils, giving prompt relief and a sound healing, according to the testimonial in the ad section.
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J A. Swenson
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
Haydon
Death of Edward H. Harriman Ends Railroading Era
Edward H. Harriman died at Arden New York after a long battle with an intestinal disorder. He passed quietly at Tower Hill surrounded by family and caregivers with details shielded from the public. Earlier that day he walked with his secretary in the Union Pacific offices, signaling he remained mentally sharp to the end.
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Arden
N. Y
Edward H. Harriman
Tower Hil
Harriman
Mary Simons
New York
Exchange
Criss
Thomas B. Price
Union Pacific
Price
Mr. Price
Hamiman
Barri
Opening Bill at Springfield Opera House
Manager Leo Haydon opens the season with the high class comedy drama The Final Settlement at the Springfield Opera House on Monday evening September 27. Haydon has more quality shows booked for the season promising theater goers top productions.
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Leo Haydon
Springfield Opera
Mr. Haydon
Trip to Mammoth Cave at $375 Round Trip in Fall
The notice promotes a Mammoth Cave excursion for September 28 at a $375 round trip price. It highlights low water and the Echo River Grand route as ideal for societies lodges and schools to view the subterranean wonder. The hotel board offers river route and Mammoth Dome route in the cave via L and N agency.
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Mammoth Cave
Great Mammoth Dome
L. & N. Agenky
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prof
Colvin
Success Magazine
Merchant
May Mayes
Elizabeth McElroy
Margaret
Hadgie
Catherine Simms
Lillian McCabe
Mary Steele ‘Wharton
Catherine Nelson
DEATH
Sarah Poynter Griffing
Perryville
Lexington
Griffing
Elmwood Academy
Inventor Byron Williams
Railroad World
Arden, N. Y
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