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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1919
Page
4
A violent whirlwind near Lancaster Kentucky on December 2 lifted a wagonload of loose tobacco to about 400 feet, scattering tobacco and straw across a mile. Owner Dave Sanders lost his hat but kept his team and recovered much of the tobacco, delaying his return to town.
Forest Hill reports Neale Bennett of Richmond bought the Tom Butler farm at 205 dollars per acre in a rainy Wednesday sale. The Bennetts plan to relocate, ending five years in the area.
William Hayden Pope a prominent Harrison County farmer died at his home in Cynthiana on November 20 after a month long typhoid fever. Born September 5, 1848, he was survived by two children and was a longtime member of the Republican Christian church. Funeral services were held at Salem conducted by J D Florence.
Governor Black remits the state portion of a $50 fine for Frank Brandenburg of Owsley county who carried a concealed deadly weapon. Brandenburg also received ten days in jail as part of the sentence.
An old advertisement describes Dr Carter s K B Tea as a laxative syrup. It instructs mixing tea contents with sugar and boiling water, steeping two hours, and flavoring with peppermint or Wintergreen. It recommends adult and child dosages and a three week tonic course.
Glassified ads advertise hauling and moving with careful handling by Adam Kelly contact 745. Also a hog killing service offered by Tony Warford at his Hill Street location Richmond Ky 300-30.
The M. E. C. held a Thanksgiving gathering at Mrs. Lillian Cobb's home. The program included quotations, Thanksgiving origins by Mrs. L. T. Cobb, instrumental and vocal performances, and the installation of officers led by Mrs. H. A. Gholston. Also noted are W. M. M. Society and Ladies' Union officer installations and plans for a large state federal delegation.
Dr. S. R. Gholston and wife were in Lexington Sunday. The Hospital Board met with Mrs. P. B. Rankins Monday. Susie Tribble and Mrs. Nannie Howard are ill. Mrs. H. A. Gholston was elected teacher of the First Bible Class at the A. M. E. Sunday School. The Hospital Club met with Mrs. Sallie Adams Thursday. Roderick Pugh of Mobile is visiting his son Dr. G. W. Pugh. The City Federation presented The Gates Ajar. The meeting at the A. M. E. church has been postponed. The Thanksgiving Unit Convention of Fir Baptist Church met Thursday morning at 10:30. Rev. J. W. Broaddus preached the Thanksgiving sermon at 11. Thanksgiving dinner served from 4 p.m. onward.
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