City Council prolongs terms and approves six year light contract
The council reran terms for six years and accepted a street lighting contract with Kentucky Utilities. Budget items included general and sinking funds, sewer and street work, and fines collected. A health officer salary issue was resolved with no change, and a request to inspect meters was offered by Kentucky Utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urray Smith
J. M. Dykes
Allman
Claude Devore
S. F. Crecelius
The
Water& Light Company
A. K Burnam
McLean Company
Wis
City Health Board
de J. G. Bosley
Kentucky Utilities Sennen
Terrill
Utilities Company
Mersin
Sioner Allsay
Allmar
Therolleq
Christmas Bazaar at Calvary Baptist Window Display
Calvary Baptist hosts a Christmas Bazaar on December 9th and 10th in Mana s window. The event features articles and cooked foods with contributions invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist
Mancy
Unsettled Weather Forecast Ahead
Weather experts warn of unsettled conditions with rain or snow late tonight into Saturday. Cooler air arrives Saturday bringing chances of lingering flurries and chilly winds across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armer
Ed Leaders Leave Never to Return
Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman were deported from the mainland to Ellis Island and will be held until a ship sails to Russia. Berkman’s American career ends as Henry Clay Frick is buried in Pittsburgh following Berkman’s 1892 assassination attempt.
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Associated Press
New York
Alexander Berkman
Emma_ Goldman
United States
Ellis Island
Russia
Berkman
America
Henry Clay Frick
Pittsburg
Miss Warford Buys Lexington Home on High Street
Miss Kate Warford, formerly of this city, purchased a residence on Lexington High street from Miss Anderson for 7000 dollars. Her mother Mrs. Nannie Warford and sister Mrs. Fred Devore will move there, with Mrs Devore taking a good job at J. C. Brandenburg's general store.
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Kate Warford
Lexington
High Street
Anderson
Miss Warford
Nannie Warford
Fred Devore
Devore
J. C. Brandenburg
Smith VanWinkle Couple Wed in Terrill
Judge W K Price united Burt A VanWinkle 35 and Miss Amand Smith 26 of Terrill in marriage Monday after they secured a license. The ceremony took place with the judge officiating in a simple joining of vows.
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W. K. Price
Marria
Burt A
VanWinkle
Miss Amand
Smith
Terrill
Church Services Outline for Mt Zion and Area
Mt Zion Bible school at 10 with 11 oclock sermon. Second Christian Church morning Bible school 9 30 Communion 11 Junior Endeavor 6 preaching 7. Morning 9 30 Bible school with 10 45 service Ep worth Leave 6 Evening 7. First Baptist preaching 10 45 Fishers of Men. evening 7 BYP A led. Miss Mattie Hatcher visiting West Kentucky Normal. Gordon pair visited Bere yesterday. First Presbyterian regular morning and evening at usual hours. morning Lost Word. evening Christ s Emphasis on the Great Things in Life. Sunday school 3 30 basement ok church. First Christian Church Sunday school 9 45. morning Rev Howard J Leazelton Stanford deliver W E M sermon. Mrs Caperton presides. evening Mr Carpenter at 4.
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Mt. Zion Church Bible School
Second Christian Church Bible School
Eastern Normal
Gordon
Bere
First Presbyterian Church
Episcopal Church
Christ
Ok Church
First Christian Church
Howard J Leazelton
Stanford
Caperton
Carpenter
Farmer Offers to Buy Turkeys at Highest Market Price
F H Gordon invites local growers to bring turkeys for sale from December 5 through December 13, promising to pay the highest market price as in past years. He asks sellers to secure his prices before disposal.
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F. H. Gordon
Public Sale and Rent of Farm near Union City
On Tuesday December 9 1919 at 10 oclock AM one mile from Union City on the Foll Mile road a sale will be held of 100 bales of hay 35 bales of oats 1 year old work mare 1 brood mare 1 yearling filly 1 spotted filly colt half pony tobacco sticks farming implements and more At the same time and place I will rent my 114 acre farm with an eight room house and stock barn WIM B WELLS 812-41309-51 eod 407 Alford Ave Lexington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Foll Mile Road
Madison House tobacco sale tops prices per basket
Tobacco baskets at the Madison House sold Thursday and Friday for 80¢ to over $1.00 per basket as Col. Jesse Cobb and boosters led buyers. The report lists numerous baskets with weights and prices from J. W. Broaddus, Burton & Jones, Cornelison & Agee and many others, highlighting high bids and active trading in a busy market.
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Madison House
Col
Jesse Cobb
Col. Pearson
Percy Reid
J. W. Broaddus
Burton & Jones
Cornelison & Agee
Long Bros
W. E. Parrish
Madison Davidson & Hendren
Taylor & Stocker
Neal & Smith
Peyton & Miller
W. D. Sanders
Taylor & Burton
Taylor & Long
Snyder &Taylor
W. F. Parrish
W. F. Moody
Williams Oil Company faces involuntary bankruptcy case
In Louisville federal court Tuesday W. P. Williams Oil Company entered involuntary bankruptcy proceedings. A receiver, Kentucky Title Savings Bank & Trust Co., already holds the company. J. J. Keen serves as president amid claims by creditors W. I. Welch valued at 2500 dollars, Jack Watts at 87.50 dollars, and Burnett Batson Cary lawyers with a 150 dollar fee claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Co
W. P. Williams Oil Company
United States District Court
Louisville
Kentucky Title Savings Bank & Trust Company
Jefferson Circuit Court
J. J. Keen
W. I. Welch
Lexington
Jack Watts
Burnett, Batson & Cary
Water Outage Scheduled Across City by Richmond Water & Light
Water service will be shut off citywide Saturday morning December 6 from 9 to 11 o'clock. Richmond Water & Light Company announces the temporary outage to perform maintenance and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Water & Light Company
Far-Reaching School Program Endorsed in Kentucky
Louisville December 5 A legislative committee of the Kentucky Educational Association and 120 county superintendents approved a far reaching school program to be presented to the January legislature. The plan adds a survey expert, makes the State Superintendent position statutory, elects boards and the county superintendent from the county at large, sets tax levies, certifies teachers, standardizes rural schools, fixes minimum salaries, and seeks a constitutional amendment on funding distribution.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Kentucky
Kentucky Educational Association
Boards of Education
London reports Field Marshal Wilson to Paris for peace talks
An official notice states Field Marshal Wilson has gone to Paris to consult with Foch on the peace treaty. Some morning papers view the move as significant and see steps to pressure Germany to secure ratification as imminent.
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London
Field Marshal Wilson
Paris
Foch
Germany
Allies Prepare To Take Stern Steps Against Huns
Report from London that the supreme council threatens Germany with occupation of Essen and Frankfurt unless final peace terms are accepted. The stock market notes persist, and allied forces would move to seize key German cities if terms fail.
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Huns
London
The
Stock Exchange
Supreme Council
Germany
Essen
Frankfort
Socialists Adopt Soviet System Program in Germany
Congress of independent socialists in session here Thursday unanimously adopted a program declaring for a soviet system in Germany. The move signals a shift toward radical reform within the German political landscape as delegates outline their aims.
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Congress of Independent Socialists
Germany
Why Is a Headache Anemia Cause Says Pepte Mangen
An article explains that frequent headaches often stem from anemia or bloodlessness, especially in girls and indoor workers. It promotes Gude's Pepto Mangan as a remedy to build blood quality and reduce headaches, noting improved appetite and complexion after a short course.
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Gude
For Sale Kentucky Red Berkshire Swine
Kentucky Red Berkshire boars and gilts for sale from champion show herd. Large enough for service. From W. B Turley in Richmont Kentucky.
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W. B Turley
Richmont
Markets: Hogs 25c lower. cattle steady. calves $19
Cincinnati hog prices fell 25 cents while Chicago quotes eased 25 cents. Cattle were steady and calves traded up to $19. Louisville market reported 250 cattle, 3,000 hogs with tops at 13.75 and light sheep activity.
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Hays Stocker
Dunn & White
McKinney & L. W. Kidwell
Taylor and Ward
D. A. Hiendren
Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
March Joins Staff of Welch Company
J F March returns to Richmond to join the Richmond Welch Company in the Collins building. He will serve as General Salesman and aims to promote electric farm lighting, after a Detroit plant study. The company has secured the Bennett building and plans rapid remodeling for immediate business in Madison County.
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J. F. March
Richmond
Richmond Welch Company
Collins
W. Neale Bennett
March
Madison
Woolfolk Coffee Company
Lexington
Detroit
Farm Lighting Company
Madison County
Bennett
Hatton Appointed Administrator of Bennett Estate
Mary Hatton was appointed and qualified in county court as administrator of the estate of Gilbert Bennett with S Rose and William Maupin as sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hatton
Gilbert Bennett
S. Rose
William Maupin
Sam Eades Adjudged Insane by County Court
Sam Eades, a well known county citizen, was tried by a jury in county court on a lunacy charge and ordered sent to the Eastern Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. An official from the hospital arrived to take the patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam’ Eades
Eades
Eastern Kentucky Hospital
Lexington
For Sale Privately Owned House and Lot
Classified notice offers sale of a house and lot on East Main and Smith Ballard. Contact M. H. Wells for details. Also includes a swoon of random ad-like lines mentioning F. H. Gordon, D. B. McKinney & Co., and a Rookwood Coffee prompt.
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East Main
Smith-Ballard
M. H. Wells
Senate To Investigate Ford Newberry Case
Senate authorizes investigation into the Ford Newberry senatorial contest from Michigan. Motion by Senator Pomerene of Ohio passed without roll call and debate. hearings unlikely until after the holidays. Newberry was not present in the Senate when the resolution was adopted.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Michigan
Pomerene
Ohio
Newberry
Tobacco crop brings 60 cents a pound for Deatherage
James B. Deatherage sold about 2,500 pounds of tobacco to the firm Jones and Sanders after a Daily Register typo noted 40 cents. The crop yielded a fine price and a splendid sale to the two well known buyers.
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James B. Deatherage
Jones and Sanders
Daily Register
Deatherage
For Sale House and Lot on Hallie Irvine Street
House and lot on Hallie Irvine street offered for sale with immediate possession. Apply at Fire Department or by phone number 448.
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Hallie Irvine Street
Rubber goods repair and vulcanizing service ad
Bring casings and tubes for fixing at Rich mond Vulcanizing on Estill avenue opposite L N depot. We mend hot water bottles and other rubber items. All work guaranteed. 806-32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Vulcanizing, Co
Estill Avenue
Coal shortages hit Chicago amid strike
Chicago reports coal situation deteriorating as hundreds of plants close and thousands stay idle. City requires about 500 tons daily to sustain a six and a half hour business day, else a four hour day may be forced.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Special grand jury slated next week over coal strike charges
Charleston, Dec 5 Lon Kelly federal attorney for the southern West Virginia district announced a special grand jury will be called for next week to investigate charges arising from the coal strike. Meanwhile production in the Kansas field showed a slight increase today.
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Charleston
W. Va
Lon Kelly
West Virginia
Kansas Field
Settlement Near in Ohio Coal Strike Tests Governor Cox
Columbus Ohio December reports from the Governor Cox office indicate the settlement of the coal strike in Ohio is very near today with leaders and state officials awaiting final terms.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Jenkins Released From Mexican Custody
The Mexican Embassy informed the State Department that American consular agent Jenkins has been released from custody in Mexico.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Jenkins
Mexican Bandits Raid Texas Store Near Border
Mexican bandits raided a store 11 miles south of Zapatha Texas, looted the premises, tied the owner, and fled back across the border, according to General Wolters of the Texas Cavalry.
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Texas
Associated Press
Houston
Zapatha
Wolters
Texas Calvary
Peace Delegates Returning Home From Paris
The full American peace delegation will depart Brest for the United States on Wednesday. Ambassador Wallace will then be the sole American representative on the supreme council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prete
Paris
Amercan
Breast
United States
Wermecday
Wallace
Supreme’ Council
Cabinet Discusses Mexican Constitutions
Washington December 5 The cabinet reviewed Mexican constitutions but no formal statement was released after the session. The Associated Prensa report notes the discussions covered constitutional issues without public comments.
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Associated Prensa
Washington
French Champion Wins London in First Round Knockout
Georges Carpentier French heavyweight champion knocked out Joe Beckett in the first round of a scheduled 20 round bout at Holborn Stadium. They entered the ring at 9 41 PM. Carpentier delivered a terrific right blow that felled Beckett face down. Beckett was aided to his feet after 10 5 seconds and ceased consciousness shortly after.
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London
Georges Carpentier
Joe Beckett
Holborn Stadium
Carpentier
Beckett
Local Social Notes From Buffalo And Nearby
Sunday visits fill the Buffalo area as Mr. and Mrs. Wm Pearson and children call on Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mize. Athur Cury and Jesse Hale visit J L Kanatzar. Residents brace cold weather and many keep dogs close. Edith Benton returns from a week with Luther Benton. Mrs. Jake White is sick. Emma Embry and Emma and Fannie Cooper spend Thanksgiving with Alice Tribble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Pearson
Joe Mize
Athur Cury
Jesse Hale
J. L. Kanatzar
Hattie Hale
Effie and
Maude
W. F. Cosby
Edith Benton
Luther Benton
Jake White
Emma Embry
Emma
Fannie Cooper
Alice Tribble
For Sale Large Brick and Frame House in Hillsdale Area
For sale a large brick house and a frame house on the same lot on Hillsdale Avenue. Apply to T. H. West. Phone 706.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale Avenue
T. H. West
Also Mentioned on This Page
Smith—VanWinkle
Wim
B. Wells
Eod
Alford Ave
Old Madison
D.’ B. McKinney & Co
Glyndon Hotel
Welch Company
Rookwood
D. B. McKinney & Co
Kansas
Buffalo
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