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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
2
The Richmond Daily Register lists Democratic Party candidates for office including Ralph Gilbert of Shelby County and Frank Ripy of Anderson County for Congress and Sam Hunter for County Jailer.
A Thursday Cincinnati fire killed three city firefighters who were engulfed by gasoline and crushed when walls collapsed. One man was pinned beneath the burning building and begged spectators to shoot him to end his misery. Several others were injured but expected to recover.
Joseph Riggs of Whitesburg Kentucky, jailed on moonshining charges, told officers where the still was hidden. Deputy Sheriff Mack Younts located the outfit in the hills near Whitesburg and brought it in. in front of a large crowd the plant was smashed.
Secretary Colby and Under Secretary Davis of the State Department conferred with President Wilson at the White House to discuss the Polish situation.
Coal mine for sale or part interest sale in Perry County. Claimed money maker with quick action requested. Address inquiries to Coal care Fleetwood Hotel Charleston West Virginia 1892p.
City of Richmond ordinance extends Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company rates to August 1 1921 with possible later revision after 60 days notice. Rates must remain fair and reasonable and Richmond Exchange efficiency to be considered in future adjustments. Mayor L P Evans Attest City Clerk W E Blanton August 5 1920.
County Clerk Maupin issued licenses to Goodrich Holt 22 and Gracie Davis 18 of Berea who wed County Judge W. K. Price on Thursday. Also approved were Thomas Walden 28 painter and Geneva Thurman 16 of Richmond.
In Russellville Kentucky dated August 6 1920 T P Posey 62 died prominent in Masonic Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Woodmen of the World and nine other orders. Notice lists Democratic Congressional Primary candidates George T Davis Ralph Gilbert Frank L Ripy W H Edwards qualified to appear on Madison County ballots August 7 1920. J W Maupin Clerk Madison County Court.
The committee finds from the Auditor of Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph that current Richmond exchange rates are fair and reasonable and recommends continuing present rates for twelve months from August 1 1920. It notes dissatisfaction with service and warns the city may require the company to show cause to reinstate pre May 1 1919 rates if service does not improve.
Hurst of the Hurst plumbing company was called to Cincinnati to purchase materials for the Eastern Normal dormitories. He will ship the supplies to Richmond and begin work soon, staying in Cincinnati for several days to meet supply firms. He leaves a large list of workers on county contracts, including Pattie A. Clay hospital and part of Madison High School.
Impurities in the blood are blamed for skin eruptions pimples boils and itchy burning irritations. The ad claims disease germs attack the skin from the blood and urges readers to seek treatment through cleansing remedies.
Local salves, ointments, lotions and washes provide only temporary relief. For genuine relief from skin diseases, discard all local remedies and begin taking S S S. For full information about your case, write Medical Director Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
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