County Schools Report Praises Teachers and Grading
Superintendent J. W. Bush visits 25 to 30 county schools finding good work and average attendance. Teachers are praised for energy and progress, though country teachers often lack. He aims to standardize grading where pupils show mixed levels across subjects and to enlist teacher help in uniform proficiency. Washington County teachers earn his commendation.
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J. W. Bush
Bush
Washington County
Registration Next Tuesday Opens Polls in Springfield
Registration will occur next Tuesday October 1 as polls operate in Springfield across three precincts from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Citizens may register during the day at designated precinct locations.
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Springfield
Witty quarrel ends with two women jailed for disturbing peace
A heated street brawl between Black women on West Main street escalated to mutual wig ripping and insults. Chris Hardesty and Annie Best exchanged blows until Marshal Grace intervened and both were jailed on charges of disturbing the peace.
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Chris Hardesty
Annie Best
Annie
West Main Street
Iray
Marshal Grace
Superior Tobacco Crop Quality Report
Farmers have cut and housed tobacco under ideal weather. Patches ready for harvest show a crop quality well above average, with slight yield shortfall offset by superior weed grade.
Milburn and Coyle Wed at County Clerk Office
Mr Woodson Milburn and Miss Josie Coyle were married last Saturday evening at the county clerk's office with Rev G W Lyon officiating. The bride is the daughter of M H Coyle, of this city, while the groom resides in the Texas neighborhood.
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Woodson Milburn
Josie Coyle
County Clerk’s Office
Series of Lectures at the Opera House on Sept 27
Springfield invites the public to a four part lecture course at the Opera House starting Friday Sept 27 featuring two lectures and two Whitney Bros. quartet performances. Promoters emphasize wholesome entertainment, urge patronage, and note season tickets are sold by Williams Wson Campbell and Colvin.
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Opera House
Springfield
Messrs. Williams
Wson
Campbell
Colvin
Whitney Bros
Weanling Mules Bring High Prices at Local Sale
Prices for weanling mules ranged from 80 to 90 dollars with several named buyers including Mackville and Parrott. Reports note light attendance with only a few mules listed as sold and a market focus on young stock.
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Pokal
Sun
Old Lales
Weanli
Dear Mackville
Lee Parrott
Dock Parrott
Will Steel
Ing
W. K. Parrott
Protracted Meeting at Willisburg Church Begins Sunday
A protracted meeting will begin at the Willisburg church on Sunday with schedule of services announced after greeting by C Gibbs. The notices indicate church leaders urge attendance and expect continued sessions through the week with devotional talks and prayers.
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C. Gibbs
Springfield Jottings on Coal Prices, Mules, and Turkey News
In Springfield a coal shortage scare grows as prices rise from fifteen to seventeen cents per bushel with winter moisture expected to push costs higher. Mules draw crowds as buyers from adjoining counties eye Kentucky and Southern markets. farmers visit on Saturdays to mix business with social chatter. A colorful tale recalls a young woman whose unnoticed kindness steered a gambler toward the ministry, a memory shared by a drummer visiting a Fulton pulpit.
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Springfield
Kentucky
Arm Breaks in Accident at Play
Jie Thompson, daughter of Bert Thompson, injured her right arm last Thursday while playing on a hill. She fell, but is now recovering well. At the Springfield fairgrounds, four men earned rewards for fishing, delivering rock perch, bass, and other fish for supper. The workers were Geo Catlett, Tom Conway, Robi Noe, and Clift Green.
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Jie Thompson
Bert Thompson
Fair Grounds
Sprinfield
Geo, Catlett
Tom Conway
Robi. Noe
Clift Green
Springfield merchants enjoy busy county court day turnover
Monday brought a bustling scene in Springfield as county court day drew a large crowd. Merchants reported strong sales across stores, with salesmen focused on meeting customer needs and expressing satisfaction with the day’s business.
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Springfield
Kevan
Teachers Meeting Postponed From Friday at Opera House
The joint association of teachers scheduled to meet at the Spring Field Opera House on Friday September 27 has been postponed to a later date. Notices will be published in the paper with the new date.
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Association of
Springfield Opera House
Captured Blue Ribbons Earned by Dr Ro At Fairs
Dr J B Ro returned with stock from the Somerset and Monticello fairs exhibiting blue ribbons and trophies. His trotters Skidod and St Rose won five races, bringing in purses. The horses are billed as fine specimens with strong trotting blood.
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J. B. Ro
Somerset
Monticello
Skidod
St. Rose
Bold Burglars Hit East Main Grocery Store
Burglars entered W P Lawrence’s grocery on East Main Street through a rear transom last Thursday night. The cash register was battered in an attempted theft, but only a few cigars and some candy were missing. No suspects have been identified.
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W. P.lawrence
East Main Street
Fire at Pengick store destroys Oder residence and stock
Last Thursday night between eleven and twelve fire consumed the stone house of C. W. Oder at Pengick along with its contents. Loss about $3,000, insured $2,000. Origin unknown but thought to be from a lighted cigar. Oder has reopened in a temporary quarters and will start a new building at once.
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C. W. Oder
Pengick
Gentle
Oder
Protracted Revival Meetings Planned by Local Church
The Christian church schedules revival meetings starting the second Sunday in October for ten days or two weeks. A capable minister will be procured to assist Eld. Rogers whose services will be provided. Regular services will occur next Sunday morning and evening led by Pastor Elder W. F. Rogers.
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Christian Church
Eld. Rogers
W. F. Rogers
Will Organize D A R Chapter in Springfield
The ladies of Springfield will form a new D A R chapter as citizens eligible for membership show rising interest. O S E chapter officers will be installed mid October with Mrs William Carothers and the Grand Military Patron of Kentucky officiating. Several residents are named as members and changes of occupancy around town are noted as the movement proceeds.
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Springfield
William Carothers
Bardstown
Kentucky
Elly Shauity
W. M
T. Scott
Mayes
Messrs
W. T. McElroy
Scott Mayes
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Dad
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County Court Day
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South
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Fulton
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Old Virginia
Lebanon
Virginia
Becaus
Dr. RoBards
W. P. Lawrence
Fenwick
Ladies of
John Canter
Virginia Avenue
R. L. Parrott
Main Street
Searcy Flats
Mat Mayes
Frank Martin
Dudley Tapp
Tapp
Martin
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