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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1919

Page

5

Tobacco auction at Warehouse sells 165000 pounds on first day

Auction at the Warehouse saw 165000 pounds of tobacco sold on the first day at an average around 70 dollars per hundredweight. Sales extend to Friday after Home House cleaning by 3 pm. Numerous buyers including Andy Roof G Wilson Crutcher Duncan Ross Agee John McNeeley Bob Lakes Gibson Rowlet Whitemore Phelps Long Coolman White Moberly Turner Lamb Emmeline Forins and Ross and others reported varied baskets with prices from 12 to 80 cents per pound.

Obacco Meu Andy Roof G. Wilson Crutcher and Duncan Ross and Agee John McNeeley Bob Lakes Gibson Rowlet G. Whitemore Robert Phelps James G. Long R. Coolman Jim White Moberly and Turner Lamb Bock Emmeline Eres Forins Ross

Multiple Farm Basket Sales Across Local Firms

Numerous buyers and dealers including Sowers and Long, Cotton and Hackett, Pat Allen, Iter and Perkins, Cornelison and Hill, Cotton Agee and Goodloe, Will Cruise, Nannie Lee Salle, J. M. Salle, Smiley Conley, T. J. Kidwell, Williams and Kidd, and Van Kidwell report selling baskets by weight in pounds with varied prices from 11c to 95c. The listings show hundreds of pounds traded across dates and buyers in a compact market rundown.

Sowers and Long J. M Cotton & Hackett Pat Allen Iter & Perkins Sic Cornelison & Hill Cotton, Agee & Goodloe Will Cruise Nannie Lee Salle J. M. Salle Smiley Conley T. J. Kidwell Williams & Kidd van Kidwell

Sugar control ends with board dissolution proposal

Attorney General Palmer announced that after the Sugar Equalization Board is dissolved on December 31 the government will abandon sugar control. It will focus on prosecuting profiteering rather than regulating sale and distribution.

Associated Press Wshington Sugar Equalization Board Palmer

Railroad service cut to one third on Chicago lines

North, west and northwest passenger trains will be reduced by one third starting next Monday official orders say. Eastern and southern lines will follow with a separate directive. In a dispatch Villa’s followers have seized him and offer to turn him in for the highest price.

Associated Press Chicago Villa

Rubber goods repair and tire service notice

Richmond Vulcanizing Co offers repairs for casings and tubes and mends hot water bottles and other rubber goods. All work guaranteed. Located on Estill Avenue opposite L and N depot. Contact 306-32.

Richmond Vulcanizing Co Estill Avenue

Home Tobacco Warehouse Sees Record Sales in Richmond

The Richmond based Home Tobacco Warehouse reports strong results as growers from Madison Estill Garrard Clark and Rockcastle counties bring crops. Sample sales figures show high averages and substantial earnings per lot, with buyers urged to deliver weed to the Home House.

Allen Button and Jones Evans and Shelton Arthur Taylor Taylor and Simpson Roscoe Whitaker Richmond Madison Estill Garrard Clark Rockcastle Wesley Simpson Baldwin, Burke & Meeks Ate Paynter Smiley Conlee

City Council set to elect officials at last term meeting

The City Council holds a regular session to select elective city officials for the final term. Officials are expected to remain for two more years. A possible change would place the garbage cart driver under the Street Commissioner. Mayor Evans hosted supper for council members as they discussed city matters.

Evans

Turkey sale announced by F H Gordon and W B Turley

A local notice states that F H Gordon will begin accepting turkeys Friday December Sth through December 13 at the highest market price. It also promotes Red Berkshire stock from W B Turley Richmont Kentucky describing champion show herd boars and service stock available for sale.

F. H. Gordon TOR Sale Red Berkshire W. B. Turley Richmont

Adler-i-ka Proof of Relief Prompts Letter

A Lake View Iowa resident, Henery Welp, reports relief from Adler-i-ka after severe stomach pain and gas. He describes the first dose as helpful and promotes the product as cleansing the entire digestive system, urging others to try it.

Henery Welp Lake View Iowa H.L. Perrys & N. Seas Main Street

For Sale Privately House and Lot on East Main and Smith

For sale privately a house and lot at East Main and Smith Ballard. Call on M. H. Wella. Also a line about teaching children to know Rookwood and good coffee with D. B. McKinney & Co. of Richmond. Contact telephone 307-6.

East Main Smith-Ballard M. H. Wella Rookwood D. B. McKinney & Co Richmond

Christmas Bazaar at Calvary Baptist Church

Calvary Baptist Church to host a Christmas Bazaar on December 9 and 10 in Muncy’s window area. Sale items include fancy articles and cooked foods. contributions and patronage requested. Also classified ads selling a house and lot on Hallie Irvine Street with immediate possession and a large brick house with a frame house on Hilledale Avenue with contact numbers.

Calvary Baptist Church Muncy Hallie Irvine Hilledale Avenue Eh West

Fire hoses bend to let freight pass in Kentucky blaze

Firefighters cut their water supply to clear a railside path as a long empty freight train rolls through near the depot causing the roadmaster's office to burn. The building housed rail tools and powder but was saved from total loss by rapid firemen action. L N Insurance man L P Evans insured the railroad property.

Kentucky Paris

Young couple wed in morning ceremony at county judge office

Rev O J Young officiated at a brief ceremony uniting Miss Rhoda Barnes aged 14 of Silver Creek and Ollie VanWinkle aged 19 of Rogersville after they obtained a marriage license. The service occurred Thursday morning in the office of County Judge Price.

O. J. Young Rhoda Barnes Silver Creek Ollie VanWinkle Rogersville Price

Public Sale and Rent Notice at Union City Area

Public sale and farm rental set for Tuesday December 9 1919 starting at 10 o clock AM one mile from Union City on the Four Mile road Items include 100 bales hay 85 bales oats farming implements 114 acre farm with eight room house stock barn to be rented Also sale of a four year old Jersey WM B Wells cow See L Huguely 121 809 51 eod 407 Alford Ave Lexington Walnut street 311 2p

Union City Four Mile Road Jersey Wm.b. Wells L. Huguely Eod Alford Ave Lexington Walnut Street

Weather Outlook Clouds Tonight and Warm Friday

The forecast calls for cloudy skies tonight with a rise in temperatures. Friday will see continued warmth as readings climb, bringing a milder near end of the week.

Markets Digest Louisville and Chicago cattle and hogs movements

The Louisville market reports 400 cattle fairly active with no change, 4200 hogs up 10 to 25 cents with tops of 14, and 100 sheep steady. Cincinnati shows liberal hog receipts with steady prices, while Chicago notes 25 cents lower for cattle but strength and steadiness overall.

Louisville Cincinnati Chicago

Lancaster Tobacco Warehouse opens with large crowd sale

Tobacco men from Blue Grass markets attend the Lancaster opening with an estimated 2000 attendees. The sale of 105,740 pounds averaged $55.47 as bidding runs strong and spirited for all offerings.

Lancaster Blue Grass

Kentucky sales tallied across counties and towns

The report lists sales data from Shelbyville Paris Mt Sterling Lexington Cynthiana Harrodsburg and Frankfort. Items include pounds sold and per house averages such as 42.00 38.50 60.50 56.88 57.13 58.10 and 57.25 with totals like 187385 and 617830 pounds and 82000 pounds for Frankfort.

Shelbyville Paris Mt. Sterling Lexington Cynthiana Harrodsburg Frankfort

Agreement Aims to Settle Fiume Trouble

Paris prepared terms for submission to Italy to settle the Adriatic question. Americans and French allegedly signed. Britain is willing. One version says Captain D'Annunzio will withdraw from Fiume and Italian regulars replace his volunteers.

Associated Press London Adriatic Paris Italy Great Britain D’anndrizio Fiume

Famous Opera House Burns In New Orleans

The historic French Opera House in New Orleans burned early today. Adelina Patti once debuted there in America. the fire origin is undetermined and the loss is listed at $200,000.

Burns New Orleans Adelina Patti

Richmond social notes and local property moves

Mrs. F L Mitchell of Coca Cola visited Richmond Tuesday. J Morgan Evans bought a Buick roadster. W E Blanton and family lease the High street residence from the Duncans and will take possession. Jonah Wagers will move to West Main street while Rose Dale home is built. F H Gordon to complete Burnamwood residence and Mrs Gordon to return to Richmond. J M Evans shipped two cars of fat hogs to city market Monday. George Goodloe bought a new Ford Sedan. James Parks purchased Miss Margaret Parrish cottage on East Walnut for 1800 dollars.

F. L. Mitchell Coca Cola Company Richmond J. Morgan Evans W. E. Blanton High Street John Duncan Jonah Wagers Blanton West Main Street Rose Dale F. H. Gordon Burnamwood

Bennett Estate Administrator Appointed in County Court

Upon motion of the heirs, John D. Goodloe Jr. was appointed and qualified as administrator of Isaac Bennett with Dave Bennett as surety. Appraisers named are Jack Twis, McWilliams, and Charles nn.

Isaac A Bennett John D. Goodloe, Jr Isaac Bennett Dave Bennett Jack Twi 'S McWilliams Charles Nn

Confusion Over Fuel Administration Closing Hours

Richmond merchants argue over the closing order aimed to save coal. Mayor Evans receives notice and probes his authority to prevent anyone from taking unfair advantage as some firms stay open past designated hours while others close on time.

Evans Richmmond Fuel Administration

Uniform coal rationing rules urged across regions

Washington reports complaints of uneven coal rationing as Garfield appeals for national policy. Middle western cities led by Chicago demand same restrictions as in the central region. Officials and operators note a cautious rise in production over the last two days ahead of a 14 percent wage increase notices at mines.

Associated Press Washington Garfield Chicago Centar

Chicago Feels Coal Famine Hit as 200000 Idle

Chicago experiences mass layoffs with 200000 unemployed as the coal shortage tightens and a six and a half hour workday is adopted for stores and offices. The city feels the first practical effects of the coal famine.

Chicago

Deportation Set for Berkman and Goldman to Russia

Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman, held in New York while awaiting deportation, will be sent to Russia at the earliest moment. Commissioner General Caminetti announced, rejecting defense claims that U S authorities cannot deport them without recognizing the Soviet government.

Oy Associated Press Washington Alexander Berkman Emma Goldman New York Russia Caminetti United States

Frugal Customer Seeks Preseason Turkey Pricing

A fragmentary note from F. H. Gordon offers to buy turkeys and requests advance price lists before meeting sellers. The text indicates a prepaid arrangement and a deadline around December 13. No location or firm details are given.

SORGUM Sale Notice From D B McKinney Co

Do not miss getting some of that good sorgum from D B McKinney Co before it is all gone. Call phone numbers 85 and 42 to arrange purchase.

D.B. McKinney & Co

First Presbyterian Ladies Bazaar at Masonic Temple

The First Presbyterian church ladies host a bazaar in the Masonic Temple on December 6. Attendees will find royal handmade articles, genuine Japanese goods, and a tempting food table with dinner options including ham chicken salad potato chips hot rolls beaten biscuit and coffee. Doors open at 10 o clock.

First Presbyterian Church Masonic Temple

Lost Thanksgiving Day feather boa in Glyndon area

Reward offered for a black ostrich feather neck piece lost near the L. and N. depot on Thanksgiving day. Return to Glyndon Hotel, 811-3 for reward. Also notes a carload of fine Irish potatoes available located opposite the depot for winter storage.

Glyndon Hotel

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