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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1920

Page

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Boy Goes to Jail Rather Than Home

Frank Emerine and Zack Cruse were charged with larceny and pled not guilty in city court. They were remanded to jail with bonds set at 300 dollars after being bound over to the February grand jury. The car they drove was reported stolen from Geo. Gentry and found near Second and Main streets in Louisville. Emerine declined bond to return home with Cruse to jail.

Frank Emerine Zack Cruse G. Murray Smith Louisville Geo. Gentry Young Emerine Young Cruse Second Main Streets

Elks Memorial Service Slated in Richmond

The Richmond lodge of Improved Order of Elks will hold annual memorial services Sunday at 3 pm in the club rooms at Main and Second streets. The program honors departed members, noting one death this year, James Noland, and includes invocations, musical pieces, roll call, an address by Judge W. R. Shackelford, and closing benediction.

Richmond Lodge of Improved Order of Elks James Noland Mr. Cobb Officers of Lodge Louise Gottschalk Miss Davison W. R. Shackelford Richmond Lodge

Local Notes From Paint Lick and Surrounds

Mrs B M Lear returns from visit to son Reis Lear in Middlesboro. Sterling Davis of Lowell dies at 71 after Lexington hospital operation. Rev W A Ramsey becomes Manse graded school principal to fill term. Jessie D Witt visits Roop couple in Stanford. Fred Hall attends funeral in Stanford. Wilcox injured in auto accident.

B. M. Lear Reis Lear Middlesboro Howard Fulth Rucker Louisville J. C. Rucker Maggie I’rancis S. F. Hughes Lancaster Fort Myers Florida Chester A. Long Wm. Noe Jessie D. Witt Frankfort W. B. Roop Rev. Skages Fork Church Mt. Tabor Elizabeth Eldridge Columbia S. C Fred Hall Stanford Wim Wilcox

Receiving Fresh Oysters and Fish Daily at Neffs I Phone 431

Neff's I Phone 431 advertises daily arrival of fresh oysters and fish for local customers. The notice emphasizes constant stock and prompt service for seafood lovers in the area.

Neff’s I-Phone

Connelley youth returns home after two year absence

Salyersville report says Francis Connelley son of Dr. W C Connelley ran away from Berea College and spent two years wandering in West Virginia before returning to his home city.

Salyersville Francis Connelley W. C. Connelley Berea College West Virginia

Canada moves to cut Article Ten of League Covenant

Geneva December 4 Charles Doherty Canadian minister of justice introduced an amendment to the League of Nations covenant eliminating Article Ten the most mooted section of the pact in the assembly today.

Associated Press Geneva League of Nations Assembly of the League Today Charles Dohenny Justice

Mrs Terrill Dies in Lancaster After Illness

Mrs. Mattie Terrill died at her home in Lancaster Friday evening in her 77th year. She leaves three sisters Mrs. Lewis Francis Mrs. Susan Leavell and Miss Amelia Kavanaugh all of this city and one brother Arch Kavanaugh. Funeral arrangements had not been made. She was a lifelong Presbyterian.

Mattie Terrill Lancaster Lewis Francis Susan Leavell Amelia Kavanaugh Arch Kavanaugh Daily Register Presbyterian Church

Decoy Package Leads to Juvenile Arraignments

Jackson Ky Leon Davis and Carl Creech both of Hazard were arraigned after police say they secured checks from the K and W Va Light and Power mail worth 1962 dollars. The funds were deposited in a local bank under Albert Spicer and drawn on the Hazard account. The decoy package was sent and the youths are charged with calling for it.

Fire At Fulton Fish Market Cited To Catastrophic Scratching Incident

Louisville firefighters credit a peculiar theory that a female dog scratched a resident basket triggering a fire at Fulton Fish Market. Allen family upstairs woke to fishy odor and raised the alarm as smoke filled the building.

Louisville Fulton Allen

Eskimo Orphan Adopted by Kentucky Miner’s Wife

After an eight week journey Mrs Will Blanker of Harrodsburg Kentucky arrives home with Romaka Kalmynoff a four year old Eskimo orphan she adopted. Blanker has lived in Alaska for 25 years.

Harrodsburg Will Blanker Romaka Kalmynoff Alaska

Last Days of Ideal Weather Spark Tobacco Stripping

Local notes recount pleasant winter breezes aiding tobacco stripping. Miss Flossie Woods of Cusick visited Mrs. Minnie Perkins, and Mr. Goebel Perkins wed Miss Una Richardson at Calvin Perkins home. Rev. George Peel preached at Wooden Heights school house to a large crowd. Increased Baldwin pike travel noted with autos and horsemen. Miss Lula Fortune’s Wooden Heights school closed after a gasoline explosion near the stove while lighting a fire.

Flossie Woods Cusick Minnie Perkins Goebel Perkins Una Richardson Calvin Perkins George Peel Nicholasville Wooden Heights School Baldwin Pike Lula Fortune Wooden Heights

Local social notes from Brookstown and Corbin

Miss Mary Johnson visited Thursday as guest of Miss Mary Delta Reid. Miss Reid spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. B J Edwards at Corbin. Mr and Mrs Dillard Bowman traveled to Cisco Illinois after visiting relatives here.

Mary Johnson Mary Delta Reid B. J. Edwards Corbin Dillard Bowman Cisco Ill

Pond church Ladies Aid sale at Muncy Bros window

Members of the Ladies Aid of Pond church announce a bazaar and food sale to be held in the Muncy Bros window on Saturday December 4. Everyone is invited.

Ladies’ Aid of the Pond Church Bezaar Muncy Bros

Kentucky Tobacco Farmers Face Crisis as Europe Taps Macedonian Tobacco

Kentucky farmers confront a looming crisis as European buyers shift to tobacco from Macedonia and Java. Geoffrey Morgan of the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation warns that Europe cannot borrow to purchase Kentucky tobacco, driving down prices for low grade leaf and threatening farmer livelihoods. Bankers in Louisville cast doubt on lending to foreign governments, urging farmers to market high grade tobacco first and hold lower grades for later to avoid a flooded market.

Kentucky Europe Macedonia Java Paris Geoffrey Morgan Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation America Morgan Richmond Courier- Journal Spain Italy France Austria Germany Mr. Morgan Louisville South War Finance Corporation

Kentucky Utilities Planned Shutdown City Wide

The Kentucky Utilities Co announces a power cut in the city from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday. Residents will experience service interruption during the early morning hours.

Kentucky Utilities Co

Richmond Cream Flour Featured for Xmas Pastries

A brief note promotes Richmond Cream Flour as ideal for Christmas pastries, claiming high quality and reliable results for home bakers.

What Harding Says Upon His Return

President elect Harding and party landed at Newport News after a Canal Zone vacation and received a rousing welcome. He delivered speeches stressing unity, the abandonment of sectionalism, and fearless nationalism as core themes for his program, and renewed his devotion to independent America.

Associated Press Newport News Harding Canal Zone Norfolk America

Officer's Gun Drops Wounds Towboat Captain on Riverfront

A pistol slipped from a policeman's holster on the Louisville riverfront and fired, injuring Capt. Thomas C. Wright 58, of Buffalo West Virginia, commander of the towboat Robert P. Gillham. The officer was helping move an injured deck hand when the weapon discharged onto the pavement.

Associated Press Louisville Thomas C. Wright Buffalo W. Va Robert P. Gillham

Mrs Muriel McSwiney Arrives to Testify in Ireland Inquiry

New York reports Mrs Muriel McSwiney wife of Cork's Lord Mayor, who died on hunger strike in London, landed to testify before a 100-member committee probing Ireland conditions. A city official welcomed her. she gave no statement yet.

Associated Press New York Muriel McSwiney Cork London Ireland

Visitors and sick list mark Forest Hill week

Forest Hill residents hosted relatives from Richmond Aberdeen and Winchester over the week with several gatherings noted. A 14-year-old, Lollie Pearson, died after illness. burial held Monday at Red Hill cemetery. Community sympathy extended to the bereaved family.

Hiram Azbill A. H. Wells Tom Lamb Barnes Mill Pike J. H. Million Mary Newby Richmond Charles Curry Baldwin Arealia Powell Mattie . Wells Laura Butler Winchester William Cole Lou Biggerstaff Elmer Cosby C. G. Jenkins Aberdeen Hiram Arbill Tom Butler David Pryse Elza Red Hill

Keys Found And Desk For Sale On Lancaster Ave

Found on Lancaster avenue a bunch of keys. Owner may reclaim by paying for this ad. Contact Robt. Harris. For sale a large roll top mahogany desk. Call Mr. Oldham at phone 272.

Lancaster Avenue Robt Harris Oldham

Turkeys for sale and film shop ad offers

When ready to sell turkeys call Arbill Embry and Moberly for the highest market price. 2911 FILMS offers free development any size 12 prints trial order 2c each. Bennett Studio Hyde Park Cincinnati advertises a nice furnished room for rent with splendid location and phone 671.

Chas. S. Brent & Bro Paris C. E. Galloway Richmond Arbill Embry Moberly Bennett Studio Hyde Park Cincinnati

Request for Return of Sample Book of Engraved Invitations

A notice asks the borrower to return a sample book of engraved invitations and visiting cards to the office before the holiday season, citing the staff’s need for the item.

Parents by Score to Be Prosected

Sixteen warrants against as many residents in Poosey Ridge are issued for violation of compulsory education laws. Truant Officer W A Johnson, under County Board of Education orders, will present defendants to County Judge W K Price on December 13 for show cause. prosecutions will be vigorous. about 20 percent of Poosey Ridge students are absent while parents show no effort to enforce attendance.

Poosey Ridge W. A. Johnson W. K. Price Johnson County Board of Education Price

Sonia Howard Faces Divorce After Husband’s Downfall

Sonia Howard plans to sue for divorce after her husband, once famous, becomes a drug ridden artist of self indulgence. In self defense he is shot as murder shadows her life. Emmy Wehlen stars as Sonia in Lifting Shadows, a gripping story to be shown Saturday.

Sonia Howard Emmy Wehlen Sonia

Weather sketch for Ohio Valley pattern this week

Weerk's Weather Guess reports moderate temperatures and considerable cloudiness in the Ohio Valley with occasional showers likely through the week. The outlook notes a mix of sun and clouds and a tendency toward unsettled, damp conditions overall.

Associated Press Washington Ohio Valley

Catholic Church Series Opens With Thoughtful Lectures

Father A. R. Miller begins a Sunday morning lecture series at the Catholic Church with the topic Is Life Worth Living. Evening talk asks What is Wrong With the World as part of the same program. Monday evening covers Abuse of Freedom. Everyone is invited.

A. R. Miller Catholic Church

Weather for Kentucky unsettled and colder tonight

Unsettled and colder conditions grip Kentucky with rain in the east and central portions tonight. Sunday turns partly cloudy and colder across the state, with a cool to brisk finish expected.

Livestock Markets Report From Louisville Cincinnati and Chicago

Today's market notes show Louisville cattle at 250 head slow hogs 2500 strong with all prices unchanged. Cincinnati reports dull cattle and hogs up 25 cents higher. Chicago sees hogs up 10 cents higher with cattle unclear.

Louisville Cincinnati Chicago

Limit on Cable Reach at International Congress

Washington reports the United States nearing its limit on concessions to Allied powers over former German cables. An AP dispatch states negotiations are dragging with no clear path to an equitable distribution and no indication of immediate agreement.

Associated Press Washington Dec International Communicationongress

County Schools Close On December 24 In Madison County

Madison county schools will close on December 24 ending the six months term and reopen March 1 for the remainder. Students begin vacation Christmas Eve and enjoy a two month break. The board also accepted Log Cabin Speedwell and Big Hit schools with improvement work reported satisfactory.

Madison County

Christmas Savings Club circulates in Louisville

Figures released today show Christmas Savings Club checks totaling 1 405 000 dollars will reach 43 000 Louisville members.

Associated Press Louisville

McKee's Nine Cent Sale Continues After Court Day

Advertises McKee's Nine Cent Sale running past Court Day offering valuable goods for only nine cents. Promotes collaboration with Col. J. H. Pearson for sale discussions via phone number 27.

McKee

Kash and Karry Grocery Ad in Richmond Welch Co.

A Richmond Welch Company advertisement promotes savings at the Kash and Karry Grocery department located at 2912. The notice highlights discount pricing and accessible shopping for local customers.

Richmond Welch Company

Local News Wrap: Weddings, Visitors, and Farm Notes

Bend residents greet newlyweds Mr and Mrs James Dennis as they rest at the Big Sand Hotel. Carl Barnes returns from naval service. Elsie Webb trains a bulldog for poultry house visitors. Dr T J Berryman reports a bumper corn crop and hires help at two dollars fifty cents daily. Rain improves tobacco preps for the first market.

James Dennis Louisville Big Sand Hotel Elsie Webb Carl Barnes Navy T. J. Berryman

Candy for sale at Baptist ladies bazaar Saturday

A Baptist ladies bazaar advertises candy for sale with a suggestion to buy a box for a special someone on Saturday. The notice reads as a simple community sale item.

Baptist Ladies Bazaar

Richmond Cream Flour Promise for Xmas Cake Luck

An advertiser urges readers to call their grocer for Richmond Cream Flour claiming it brings good luck to Christmas cake baking and warns against substitutes.

Richmond

Best Patent Fleur Bags at Richmond Welch Co

Richmond Welch Co advertises best patent fleur bags priced at $1.40 per bag. The offer highlights a guaranteed product quality and a single location at 2912. The note presents a concise sales pitch typical of local commerce notices.

Richmond Welch Co

Slayer Has Measles

Otis Caldwell, 18, of Louist Ky, ill with measles after a Logan County West Virginia sheriff arrived with a warrant accusing him of killing an Italian in the coal fields. Caldwell claimed the death was accidental as the revolver discharged while being cleaned. He told his parents before traveling to West Virginia.

Louist, Ky Otis Caldwell Logan County West Virginia

Argentina Leaves League of Nations Assembly

Geneva reports the Argentina delegation withdraws from the League of Nations assembly noting the refusal to discuss amendments to the covenant. Honorio Pueyrredon says the move does not equate to leaving the league, and he would not confirm a final break.

Associated Press Geneva Honorio Pueyrredon League of Nations Assembly Paul Hyams Assembly Argentina Pueyrrendon League of Nations League

Potts Seeks Richmond Chief of Police Post

James P. Potts announces his candidacy for Richmond Chief of Police after 14 or 15 years on the city force and lifelong Democratic involvement. Supporters say he is an upright, popular officer who would make a proud chief if elected in the August primary.

Richmond James P. Potts Potts

President Wilson to receive joint committee on in session notice

Washington Vec. President Wilson told congressional leaders he will receive Monday a committee to notify him that Congress is in session. It remains unclear if he will deliver the annual message in person as before his illness. The White House said the message is completed but specifics of recommendations are not yet known.

Washington Vec Wilson Congressional House Senate Congress White House

Nine Cent Sale Extended at Richmond Welch Co

Customers can still buy a third article for 9 cents at Richmond Welch Co located at 2912 McKee’s. The continuation lasts past Court Day and highlights the store’s promotional pricing policy.

McKee

Edenton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Incidents

Miss Maude Colias was week end guest of Miss Stella Howard. Miss Sara Long awaits her brother Jasper Long. Mrs Dicea Barnes was injured getting out of a buggy. Mrs Otis Teater visiting her mother Elizabeth Hughes in Newby. Mrs Wiliam Stormes spent Thanksgiving with daughter Rea ther Smith. Mrs J Mary Hughes improving after illness. Robert Teater bought hogs from Steve Agee at 10 1 4 a pound. Miss Marietta Whittaker of Commonburg visiting grandfather Elisha Warren. Mr and Mrs George Teater spent Sunday with mother Lyman Stocker. Mr and Mrs Wilbert Smith in Lexington Monday. Mrs Lizzy Murphy spent Sunday with daughter Hamilton Masters. Mrs Lewis Teater spent Sunday with mother Rhilda Vinpa. Messrs Ollie Tudor Cape Raymond Davis and Robert in Nicholasville Saturday.

Maude Colias Stella Howard Sara Long Jasper Long Dicea Barnes Otis Teater Elizabeth Hughes Newby Wiliam Stormes Reather Smith J. Mary Hughes Robert Teater Steve Agee Marietta Whittaker Commonburg Elisha Warren George Teater Lyman Stocker Wilbert Smith Lexington Lizzy Murphy Hamilton Masters Lewis Teater Rhilda Vinpa Ollie Tudor Cape Raymond Davis Robert Nicholasville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boy Emerine Cruse Gentry Elks’ Memorial L. P. Evans Davison Dea—eance Messrs Arnold and Balard Berea Canada Delpha Brookstown Aine Is Jeff Morgan Mrs McSwiney Poosey J. W. Beagle Georgetown Calvary Baptist Big Hill Avenue TIS Col. J. H. Pearson Police Edenton
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