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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1920
Page
1
County Tax Commissioner B R Powell warns that as much as 90 percent of property reports are still not filed. He urges rural residents to submit returns from July to November before year end, warning late filers will face consequences. He notes rush will bring delays and possible penalties.
Nancy E Haggard responds to press reports on the Ben Good shooting in Winchester. She denies improper conduct by herself or her husband Rodney Haggard and requests equal headline treatment, asserting lifelong good character and willingness to be judged by public opinion. Witness Mrs W J Kennedy Jr signed the note.
Hogs steady in Cincinnati markets while Chicago hogs rise. Lambs bring 50 cent decline. Good cattle and calves steady amid mixed nationwide demand.
Bradley Smallwood and Melvin Lawson were acquitted near Harrodsburg after their arrest for the murder of Fred Fields at Corbin. Chester Phelps previously faced a life term after a separate trial for the same crime. he claimed innocence in a Richmond letter. All three faced circumstantial evidence, and Phelps reportedly had a revolver. They spent six months in Madison county jail. ex-service men from well-to-do families, Phelps knew Fields, whose body was found in a creek after the alleged murder and robbery.
County Judge W. K. Price reports state rewards for Buford Monday and Elbert Shanks, both colored, sought for attacking Mrs. Sowers of Valley View and for the murder of L. & N. track foreman Hammond. Monday reward is 250 dollars, Shanks 100 dollars. Despite sightings, no arrests or solid clues have been secured.
The regular session of the county court will hear a substantial docket next Monday under Judge W. K. Price. The following Tuesday features a fiscal court session with several matters of importance on the agenda.
Although many squirrels are said to be in the area this season, there are reportedly fewer hunters than in prior years. The open season is not being taken advantage of as much as before according to observers.
The Republican National Committee collected 1 017 000 in contributions between June 14 and August 26, with 618 000 for national purposes and 399 000 for state affairs, from 12 589 donors. New York led with about 250 000, Ohio 190 000, Georgia down to 2 000, while eleven states raised nothing. Kentucky received 17 900 from the committee, leaving 155 000 on hand. Upham denied knowing of or ordering a 8 000 000 fund list claimed by Governor Cox, saying he only learned of it in newspapers after Cox’s Pittsburg speech. He also noted 700 000 additional funds would be raised by independent committees for senatorial and congressional campaigns.
J C Chenault of Abbott brought the first bale of cotton of the season to West Point and sold it to J M Beley & Company H E Burrous manager for 40 cents a pound. The 585 pound bale earned a $25 chamber of commerce premium. Chenault recently moved from Kentucky and bought the Ivy place near Abbott.
The article notes early fall sports will receive focus as grounds are improved. Aims to expand athletics as a prominent activity beginning with the opening of the term and continuing outdoors until cold weather arrives.
Lee Congleton begins relocating his household to a new 18 room brick country residence in Fayette County from Richmond. The modern country home, one of the area’s finest, will be equipped with every convenience and tailored for the family, as Congleton reluctantly leaves Richmond.
The Daily Register seeks two route carriers, open to boys or girls. Both routes offer good pay. Apply at the Daily Register office.
A Democrat leader in Madison County urges loyal volunteers, recalls past war work, and announces headquarters at the McKee building. He appeals to Patriots across party lines, champions a League of Peace, and calls voters to act by convictions of right in shaping postwar policy.
Farmers fear delays as the Lexington pike and nearby routes receive county road engineer Baxter’s planned improvements. A stone crusher will operate near Foxtown to ease hauling to Richmond and the Clark county line. Tobacco sales are expected to start December 1 as usual.
J. W. Creech builds an 80 by 125 foot tobacco barn in the city limits with capacity for over 20 acres, part of a surge of new tobacco barns in Madison county. Construction proceeds despite material delays as several barns go up across the area.
John A Todd transfers two Richmond lots to W A Todd for 500 dollars. W T Short sells two Panola lots to E D Richardson for 250 dollars. N A Bailey sells to Elza Perkins a Richmond plot for 1000 dollars. Calvin Agee sells 79 acres in Madison county to Jesse M Tudor for one dollar known.
The new asphalt production machine tested satisfactorily and will lay the finishing layer on Lancaster avenue perhaps by Thursday this week.
Catherine Barksdale, 24, of Louisville, died when her car was struck by a train. In California, two auto racers died near Santa Rosa when a tire exploded triggering a wreck.
Democratic Campaign Chairman for Madison County John C. Chenault appeals for support in a broad effort for Christianity humanity and world betterment. He invites former affiliates to join at night and reason together about the great issue as the League of Nations continues to operate.
Thunder showers expected this afternoon easing tonight. Cooler conditions through tonight. Wednesday looks fair and cooler with lighter winds and dry air likely. Local skies may brighten as a high pressure moves in. Few showers not expected again after Wednesday.
Governor Cox in Columbus calls Chairman Hays claims to exceed $1,000 quota an official Republican campaign tactic false. He says Hays was caught in his own trap and asserts the Republican committee did pursue excessive contributions.
John L. Grayot announces Shelbyville's H B Kinsolving Jr chosen as assistant to lead Democratic youth clubs. Kinsolving formerly served as a captain in the U S Army and will organize young men and women democratic clubs in every precinct statewide.
Dr Clem B Spalding 40 of Louisville faculty member in University of Louisville Medical Department and former Centre College football star died on the operating table at Danville and Boyle County Hospital at 11 oclock Monday He was visiting the Reid family when stricken Surgeons found gall stones and other complications The Lincoln county native son of Benedict and Mollie Hill Spalding a Centre College graduate class of 1901 and 1900 football captain The funeral will be at Stanford continuous
Police court records note a nightly crapshooting contest moved from the post office corridors to an up town building. Many well known young men will bow to City Judge Murray Smith Friday night as weekly court session opens. Other breaches of the peace with affidavits filed will be heard. authorities hope the warning is speeding its end with street completions reducing the dangerous practice.
The War Department holds an allotment check for Sarah Smith Million, No. 13140714, serial 3708191, addressed to R. F. D. No. 1 box 49 Newby or Richmond. After twelve months of searching, the Home Service Section of the Red Cross asks anyone with information to notify STONE W NORMAN and assist in locating her.
M. T. Lysle reports a nine year old hen that reliably lays one egg per day and begins to crow like a rooster when hungry. The bird is described as a family pet that sings until feeding time.
Paint Lick at Paint Lick Ky August 31 1930s style game report credits effective pitching by Tatum and timely hitting. Phillips J Duerson Maupin Roop G Duer son and Tatum produced key runs while Somerset stranded early opportunities and later scored on A Corder Lindle. Attendance listed as 300 with umpires Francis and Farris.
Cincinnati officials announce that Harry Sallee will receive an unconditional release from the Reds if no National League team claims him on waivers. Lefty Walter Reuther is fined a week's pay for fitness lapse, and catcher Nick Allen is fined a small sum. Cincinnati gains first place by beating Boston 2 0 while Brooklyn drops to St Louis. Pittsburgh wins both ends of a doubleheader with New York as NL race tightens late in the season.
Visitors to Kentucky show farms reach new highs this season as records track a large influx of tourists spending time en route north or south. A Georgia delegation travels about three thousand miles following an earlier Texas farm lads visit.
Lewis Boone 11, of Lexington, son of Mr and Mrs F L Boone, travels home from Alaska and the Arctic Circle with relatives. He has made many extended trips alone and hopes to go again after school closes next term.
A pie supper is planned at Oakland school on Friday September 3 at 7 30 PM. Miss Ora Mae Turpin, teacher from Moberly Kentucky, will oversee the event. A fundraiser supports school activities and community engagement.
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