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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1920
Page
3
A 1920 holiday feature touts an illuminated store at night with full stock and new lines for Christmas. It promises low prices, a White Sewing Machine demonstration by Miss Dersmidth, and nightly hours through Christmas with Toyland for children.
Mr. D. G. Martin of Norwood with friends here Sunday. Hugh Samuels of Louisville spent the week end with family. Miss Laura Clay returns to Lexington after visiting Mrs. James Bennett on West Main. T. B. Stephenson and family guests of W. P Head on Second street. Mrs. C. C. Yeomans of Oklahoma and Mrs. James Calvert of New York attend Betsy Tevis’s remains. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Rogers welcome daughter Jennie Marie. Henry Chenault expected home from Washington and Lee for Christmas. Mrs. H. H. Watson sails to Panama for winter. Mrs. Jack Wagers and Mrs. R. C. Boggs return from Louisville for Liddell-Davis wedding. Thomas Jackson Smith ill at Lancaster avenue home. D. L. Cobb improving at West Main street home. Stanford Journal notes Mrs. W S Grinstead and Miss Antoinette Grinstead leave for Arcadia Florida for winter. Miss Grinstead to be pipe organist and teacher. They will be missed locally.
The Daily Register presents a collection of beautiful sample Christmas cards for readers to examine as thoughtful remembrances for friends during the holiday season.
Monday night at the Madison High School gymnasium the season opens with Model and Madison High School as contenders. Other games on the schedule are booked for later dates and the new gym is expected to host many interesting winter contests.
W. T. Mills, the federal inheritance tax man, has visited Madison county to oversee government tax on large estates. Tax rates begin at small percentages for values over 50 000 dollars and rise with total valuations, with reports from estate managers expected before any collections occur, possibly up to a year. Mills notes Madison is rich in big estates and that officials are instructed on the law to secure payment.
Lampton and Burks street contractors ship steam roller concrete mixer and steam shovel from Richmond to Danville to fulfill a large street improvement contract. Edward H. Henry in charge will depart for Imanville with the equipment. many workers will accompany the unload and installation crews.
A large Florence heater is offered for sale at Joe Benders shop on Second Street. The ad notes air tight design and specifies the item as a large model available locally. 2994.
Fresh eggs appear in larger quantities signaling ongoing production and a rising receipts trend with potential price declines. Butter prices weaken on national markets while butterfat payments drop. fresh butter supplies exceed last year's levels. Poultry receipts run lighter than expected but demand in consuming centers is dampened. Dressed poultry in storage stabilizes market. Series No. 3 minstrel tickets admit holders Tuesday night. Series No. 33 only for Wednesday's second show. no entry for Series 33 on opening night.
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