Tragedy on Chaplin River Claims Rev Francis Hill and Wife
In Chaplin River near Sutherland's mill the Rev Francis M Hill and his wife drowned after their horse pulled them into a deep pool while watering near the Chaplin and Willisburg pike bridge. Mrs Hill, formerly Miss Margaret Bellwood, died at the scene. Mr Hill, a Vanderbilt graduate and Methodist minister, died after efforts to rescue him. Funeral services were held at Chaplin Methodist church with community sympathy offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Hill
Chaplin River
Sutherland’s Mill
Mr. Hill
Chaplin and
Willisburg Pike
Hill
Vanderbilt University
Methodist Church
Kentucky
Carlisle
Lan‘caster
W. 8. Godbey
Perryville
Chaplin Methodist Church
Destructive Fire Destroys Farm Hay and Fencing
Last Saturday a grass and hay stack on John R. Barbers farm below Valley Hill ignited by sparks from a train spread in dry weather. Neighbors formed a large firefighting effort to save the tobacco barn of Albert Hamilton. The blaze re flashed after initial control but rain Sunday night eventually extinguished it. Barbers loss was the heaviest with hay grass and fencing ruined and near farms at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Barber
Valley Hill
Albert Hamilton
T. S. Mayes
Joan R. Barber
Death of Mrs. Young in Washington County
Mrs. Lorenzo Young, wife of a prominent Washington County farmer, died at her home along the Springfield and Bardstown pike after a illness from Brights disease. Funeral services were held at St. Rose. She was about thirty five, daughter of R A Craycroft of Meade County. She leaves a husband and a two year old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Young
Washington County
Springfield and
Bardstown Pike
Bright
St. Rose
Young
R. A. Craycroft
Meade County
B. H. Young
Taft Visit Sparks Chicago Political Tension
Grave fear grips Republicans as Taft plans a Chicago stop. Postal notices urge supporters to greet him at La Salle station and attend a card only rally. Debate focuses on labor issues and Taft's injunction record, with venue chosen in a business district to avoid working class demonstrations.
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Chicago
Taft
Mahommet
Hot Springs
Brother Charlie
Cincinnati
Fred W. Upham
Republican National Committee
Wm. H. Taft
Republican Party
la Salle Street
Mr. Taft
Fred W. Arnam
Scarlet Fever Situation in Town Cited as Resolved
The Sun reports the scarlet fever scare is over with no active cases in town. The Board of Health acted promptly to avert an epidemic, and the Graded School reopened Monday after a one week closure.
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Board of Health
Engagement of Springfield Girl Mary Alethaire Medley
Mrs Geo E Medley announces the engagement of daughter Mary Alethaire to Mr W Howell McCawley. The wedding set for Saturday October 24 at 9am in St Dominics church with Rev P F Hennessy officiating. Attendants include Wathen Simms Will Wharton Will Medley Ben Medley Geo Harned Heffernan Rubel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Medley
Mary Alethaire
W. Howell McCawley
St. Dominics ,Church
P. F. Hennessy
Mesars
Wathen Simms
Will Wharton
Springfield
Will
Ben Medley
Owensboro
Geo. Harned
Louisville
Heffernan Rubel
Lebanon
Simms
Mr. McCawley
Norvell-Snapleigh Hardware Co
St. Louis
Leachman Hill Wedding Announcement in Louisville
Announcement states Miss Elizabeth Leachman and Mr. Wm H Hill of Louisville will wed at the Cathedral in Louisville on October 20 with Nuptial High Mass. Father Hill, the groom’s brother, will officiate. Leachman is a well known Springfield young woman, daughter of the late Stephen B and Imelda Leachman. Hill is a Kentucky native now residing in Louisiana where he has established business success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Leachman
Wm. H. Hill
Louisville
Father Hill
Miss Leachman
Springfield
Stephen B
Imelda Leachman
Washington County
Narrow escape at broom factory injures local man
Mr. L. B. Graves of Rose Hill narrowly escaped death at work when a feeder cylinder burst at the broom factory. A fragment containing nails struck him, knocking him down, but later reports indicate he will recover. Mrs. Graves, standing nearby, narrowly avoided injury as another piece flew over her head.
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Harrodsburg
L. Eb.graves
Rose Hill
Broom Factory
Graves
Geo W Sparrow, longtime Washington county resident, dies
Washington county mourns Geo W Sparrow of Jensenton, 63, died last week of heart disease after living his life in the county. He was buried from Bethlehem church, with Majors conducting, and many friends attending. He leaves eleven children, five of whom survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Geo. W. Sparrow
Jensenton
Sparrow
Bethlehem Church
Taft's Western Tour Ties to Press Agents Mark Campaign
The article notes Judge Taft traveling with three newspaper men on payrolls of the Republican National Committee, calling it the first use of modern press agents for a presidential candidate. It contrasts Taft with past leaders who campaigned by horseback, highlighting perceived Republican campaign extremity and reliance on partisan publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
The
Republic
Taft
George Washington
Bean Party
Infant left on door step with note to William Jennings Bryan
Dawn discovery near Otter place shows a month old baby boy in a large cradle with elegant clothing. Mr and Mrs Prather found a note saying William Jennings Bryan take good care of him and you will never regret it. Baby appears healthy, neighbors unsure who left him and no noise heard during night.
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Danville
Thomas Prather
Otter Place
Lancaster Pike
William Jennings Bryan
Oncsure
Why the GOP Refused Direct Senate Election Plank
In a national convention the Republican party voted nearly nine to one against adopting a plank for electing United States Senators by direct popular vote. The denial is framed as a concession to farmers and laborers seeking reform, arguing the Senate blocks tax relief and benefits for farming interests. The piece labels the Senate as aligned with trusts, notably tobacco, and warns that voting for Behan would empower the tobacco trust.
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Republican Party
United States
Washington County
United States Senate
Tobacco Trust
Behan
LA Follette
Loose Leaf Market Proposed for Tobacco Plant in County
A mass meeting at the court house agreed the Washington County Warehouse Company should start and operate a loose leaf tobacco market. The plan includes fair bids, storage and redrying services, and a new warehouse prepared with a skylight and floor. Directors were elected to oversee the project and the market is to open with the sales season.
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Washington County Tobacco Warehouse Company
Springfield
Court House
Washington County Warehouse Company
T. S. Mayes
Geo. T. Mayes
W. A. Clements
J. F. Epperson
J. C. McElroy
L. A. Burns
G. L. Haydon
W. C. McC
Will Nally
H. R. Thompson
I. H. Thurman
W. B. Hatchett
G.C. Wharton
C. J. Haydon
W. N. Keeling
Notice on Water Conservation and Sprinkling Ban
Important notice warns of severe drought and rapidly dwindling reservoir levels. It warns that under current contracts sprinkling rights end October 1 and after that date no sprinkling will be allowed. It calls for citizen cooperation to preserve water and avoid a public calamity. Sandy McElroy signs as superintendent for Springfield Water and Electric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Water and Electric Skus CO
H. B. McElroy
Supi
Sisco Edna Sisco Weds Osseo Stanley in Quiet Kentucky Home Ceremony
The wedding of Amanda Edna Sisco and Osseo W. Stanley was solemnized at the bride’s home on Tuesday morning September 22 at 4 o'clock. Rev A V Sizemore officiated in the presence of close relatives. The bride, daughter of Bardstown Mayor John W Sisco, is praised as talented. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Oso Stanley, works in a Louisville railroad office. They left for Louisville then on an extended trip to New York and Niagara, planning to settle in Louisville after their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Amanda Edna Sisco
Osseo W. Stanley
A. V.sizemore
John W. Sisco
Bardstown
Stanley
Oso Stanley
Louisville
Mrs. Stanley
New York
Niagara
Lousville
They Take The Kinks Out In Vermont Drug Ad
A Vermont reader, N. H. Brown of Pittsfield, endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills saying they ease stomach, liver, and bowel kinks without pain. The ad promotes Haydon & Robertson’s drug store as the guarantor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Haydon & Robertson
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F. M. Hill
Wetley Hill
Medley
McCawley
William H. Taft
William Jen
Nings Bryan
Citizens of
the Water and Electric Light Co
Sisco-Stanley
Chas. Williams
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