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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1919

Page

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Wedding Day Funeral Day for Local Clerk Clayton Reynolds

Clayton Reynolds, 22, a popular clerk at J. S. Stanifer store, was fatally wounded when his loaded shotgun exploded while he dragged it through a fence during a hunt near Moberly. He died at Gibson Hospital early Tuesday. Reynolds was engaged to Miss Carolina Broddus. the wedding was slated for the day before Christmas. He is survived by his mother, two brothers, a sister, and two half brothers. He had recently joined the Christian church and was well regarded in Junction City.

Clayton Reynolds J. S. Stanifer Moberly Gibson Hospital Harry Brotherton Reynolds Brotherton Muncy Brothers Junction City Boyle County Stanifer Carolina Broddus Ebb, Broaddus Ernest Wesley Reynolds Miss Rose Reynolds Hiram Jesse Tuggle Christian Church

Lost Bag Recovered Nearby With Cash Reward Notice

A black silk hand bag was lost on the streets Tuesday containing a ten dollar bill a one dollar bill and a pair of glasses. Return to Mrs. W T Duerson for a reward and acknowledgement.

W. T. Duerson

Weather For Kentucky Cloudy Tonight and Wednesday

Cloudy in Kentucky tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. No rain expected and mild conditions likely across the state.

Much Whisky Is Going to Germany

A trans Atlantic exporting agent told clients to ship whisky to Germany due to cheap Hamburg warehouse space and strong sales prospects. A Kentucky distiller plans to ship 5400 barrels, with exporters aiming to move most whisky before January 16.

Germany Associated Press New York England France Seaboard Hamburg Kentucky

Deportation of 249 radical Russians sent abroad

The State Department cabled foreign capitals explaining the Buford deportations. It said safe conduct and humane treatment would be provided en route to Soviet Russia. The message labeled the detainees as anarchists and unwelcome in the United States, noting the deportations were carried out according to law.

Associated Press Washington Buford State Department Soviet Russia United States

Kentucky Oil Jumps To 3.10 A Barrel

Kentucky crude known as Somerset oil rose from 2.85 to 3.10 per barrel on Monday, boosting revenue for owners lease holders and operators. The higher price prompts expectations of oil development though Lee County fields have halted work due to bad roads and Christmas conditions.

Kentucky Somerset Oil Lee County

Formal Peace Delayed as German Delegate Returns to Berlin

Paris officials say ratifications of the German peace treaty before year’s end are impossible after the German delegation head announced he must return to Berlin to consult his government on the latest allied communication.

Associated Press Paris Berlin

Hapgood Arrives in New York with Baroness Speck von Sternburg

Norman Hapgood Minister to Denmark and Baroness Speck von Sternburg arrived in New York aboard a steamship. Hapgood declined to address rumors of recall over alleged Bolshevik sympathy. The baroness, Miss Lillian Langham of Louisville, returned to the United States reportedly to reestablish citizenship.

Ly Associated Press New York Norman Hapgood Denmark Speck von Sternburg Washington Hapgood Lillian Langham Louisville

Bank President Resigns. D L Walker Moves to Newport News

D L Walker has resigned as president of the First National Bank at Manchester Clay County and will relocate to Newport News. The transfer marks a leadership change at the bank with no further details provided.

D. L. Walker First National Bank Manchester Clay County Newport News

Nice baked fish described as festive holiday centerpiece

A brief consumer-oriented note touts baked fish as a worthy alternative to turkey for Christmas dinner, emphasizing its suitability and appealing simplicity for holiday menus.

Jailer Burgess Wins Suit Over City Taxes in Richmond

W. H. Burgess secured a judgment in Quarterly Court against the city of Richmond to recover about $12 in city taxes paid for keeping city prisoners. The case, argued on the basis of Burgess's county residence, resulted in Judge Price's ruling in the jailer's favor, with the city estopped from appeal due to the small amount. Other docket items included numerous continuances, dismissals, and settlements.

W. H. Burgess B. F. Gabby Virgil Tudor American Railway Express Co W. S. Hundley Alex Hocker J. M. Burton Calvin Ward Parke & Turpin James Oldham

Murder Will Out in Lawton Case Spurs Prosecution

Prosecutor Warren announced Mrs. Sarah Tabor signed a statement accusing Joseph Virgo of performing an illegal operation on her daughter Maude Tabor. Maude, a linguist, was found dead in a trunk in the basement of the Lawton home after Virgo, who had married Maude's mother, allegedly abducted her to a secluded farm for three days before bringing her home to die. The trunk was later moved to the cellar and found two years afterward.

Associated Press Lawton Mich Warren Sarah Tabor Joseph Virgo Maude Tabor Virgo Miss Tabor Maude

Pictures for Christmas by B Juett and Son

An OCR snippet notes Pictures for Christmas from B Juett and Son, catalog or advertisement item likely offering holiday photos or framed pictures with business at 325-3 location.

B. Juett & Son

Petlura Surrounded in Kiev by Soviet Forces

Moscow wireless reports anti Bolsheviki General Petlura and his troops are encircled in Kiev province by Soviet forces as of December 23. The action highlights the ongoing clash between Petlura’s forces and Bolshevik troops in the region.

Petlura Associated Press London Kiev Moscow

Oysters From Chesapeake Bay Advertised For Holiday Sale

Christmas offer touts best Chesapeake Bay oysters at 70 and 8 cents per quart with daily receipts. Advert by Jée Gianchigliani promotes fresh stock and framed sheet pictures and yonuin.

Chespeake Bay

Christmas Tree Dreams of Bells and Ball Ornaments

A fragmented poem recalls a decorated Christmas tree with dolls and toys, gold strings, and tinseled fairies. The speaker hears distant Christmas music and wishes a merry, holy day. The piece conveys nostalgia and festive imagery through garbled phrasing.

Horna

Engagement announced for Evelyn VanMeter and Brownell Berryman

Mr. and Mrs. Solomon VanMeter announce the engagement of their daughter Evelyn to Brownell Berryman. Evelyn is a popular Central Kentucky society girl with many friends. The wedding is planned for an early date.

Winchester Sun Solomon VanMeter Daugh Evelyn Brownell Berryman Miss VanMeter Central Kentucky

Indictment Restated Against Kaiser in Crown Talks

London reports law officers from Britain France and Belgium conferred on the former German emperor. It is said they prepared a case against him and drafted the indictment after the consultations.

Jated Press London Bulletin— Law Officers of the Crown

Miners Strike Over Jailing of Leader in Kansas

Seventeen Kansas coal mines with about 3000 miners idle after protests against Judge Anderson in Indianapolis. Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas district UMWA, was jailed prompting mass stoppage actions.

Pittsburg Kansas Mswers Anderson Indianapolis Alexander Howat United Mine Workers of America

Stay in Jail as Kansas Strikes Go On

William Green of the United Mine Workers reports no knowledge of Kansas strike actions. He says the strikes appear voluntary and that Howat remains jailed at this time.

Associated Press Indianapolis William Green United Mine Workers of America Today Kansas Howat

Burnam Estate Appraisers Appointed by County Judge

County Judge W. K. Price appoints B M Igo E C Million and George W Pickels as appraisers of the estate of the late Judge A R Burnam.

W. K. Price Messrs. B. M. Igo E. C., Million George W. Pickels A. R. Burnam

Administrators Appointed for Oscar Park Estate

An order in county court appoints FE. J. and Shirley Park as administrators of the estate of the late Oscar Park. They post a $1,000 bond with N. B. Deatherage as surety. Appraisers named are Joe Hamill and Theo L. Eades.

FE. J Shirely Park Oscar Park N. B. Deatherage Messrs Joe Hanilt Toha L. Eades

Red Cross War Fund Subscriptions Urged After Christmas

Notice to all: a collector will visit households with unpaid subscriptions to the second war fund for the Red Cross after Christmas. Be ready to pay when the collector calls. Stone W. Norman, Home Service See 328-4.

The Red Cross Stone W. Noriman Home Service

Mr Earl McDougle Spends Weekend with Friends in Lexington

Mr Earl McDougle spent the weekend visiting friends in Lexington. The trip involved hospitality and social visits during a brief stay in the city.

Earl McDougle Lexington

Miss Holliday's Candy Delivers Daily to All Ladies

Advertisement notes Miss Holliday's candy made daily with delivery available. Orders should be left early for service to ladies, mentioning Joe Giunchigliani.

Dressed poultry and seafood highlights grocery row

A fragment notes poultry of all kinds along with oysters celery and cranberries appearing in a market listing. The readable text hints at dressmaking or fashion items linked to Chris but the details are unclear.

Chris Wd

Young Doylesville Pair Elopes Amid Christmas Rush

Report from Doylesville notes elopement of John Tracy and Ida B. White a 17 year old daughter of Cal White after a prior attempt. They were last seen driving toward Irvine with no word on marriage location. County records list licenses issued to multiple couples in the Christmas season across Madison and Richmond areas.

Robert R. Weils Doylesville John Tracy Pendleton Tracy Ida B. White Cal White Irvine Dan Cupid J. W. Maupin Vernon Q. Halley Montgomery County W. H. Halley Lottie Prewitt J. W. Prewitt Madison County Liffel A. Miller C. M. C. Miller Effie Dan Cox John Cox Valley View John Lawrence Whitlock John Whitlock Grace Hamm J. A. Hamboth Richmond Walter Henry Castle R. H. Castle Edith Viola Allen Callie Ross al Ross Lancaster Commodore Beaumont Geo. Beaumont Gracie G Munday Scott Munday Baldwin Willard Burton Geo Burton Amanda Benton Jordan Benton R. D Newby Fred Bush Tobe Bush Hattie Wilkerson Red House Will White Florence Walker Jason Walker Farristown Carlisle Bentley Jos. Bentley Louisville Gladys Haley R. B. Haley Lyman Walker Real Walker Ollie Iller Chas. Miller

The Christ Child Walks Tonight In Winter Hearths

A poem describes the Christ Child wandering snowy streets seeking a welcoming home. It contrasts warm, joyful scenes with gates left closed by hate and pride, and ends with the Christ Child entering where love and kindness dwell, blessed by angels.

Christ-child

Markets Report Cattle Quiet Hogs Active In Louisville

Cincinnati hog prices fall 25 cents to a top of 14 dollars. In Louisville on December 23 cattle totals around 200 head, hogs about 1,500 active, sheep steady. market shows overall unchanged to mixed directions with demand varying by category.

Cincinnati Louisville

Mrs Baxter Had Fine Turkey Crop

Charles M. Embry, veteran turkey buyer from Moberly, reports issuing his largest single payment to Mrs. W. A. Baxter of Red House after she delivered 50 turkeys for 264.80. He notes Madison County turkey output has dropped since he began buying, attributing the decline to farmers focusing on tobacco and dairy upturns in dairying growth.

Charles M. Embry Moberly W. A. Baxter Red House Madison

Tribute Poem for Mrs. Logan and General DeWeese

The piece opens with a poetic tribute to Mrs. Mary Logan on her departure for Korea praising her faithful service as maiden widow and wife. It ends noting Maj. J. M. DeWeese, Hartford, named Adjutant General with brigadier rank by Governor Morrow and beginning duties at Fort Franklin.

Mary Logan Korea Henry Bosley Danville Logan J. M. DeWeese Hartford Morrow Frankfort

Xmas Special at 40c a pound for home made candy

An ad promises pure home made candy at 40 cents per pound with special prices in certain quantities. It mentions Joe Gianchigliani and the Rookwood coffee habit as a delightful preference, promoting a taste for Rookwood coffee.

Joe Gianchigliani Bette

Old Henry Kills Garrard Farmer Near Lancaster

Wm Ray, a prominent Garrard county farmer about 66, was instantly killed Monday noon when his car collided with a freight train at a railroad crossing near Lancaster. He served Garrard in the legislature and leaves a wife and four daughters. funeral services will be at Buckeye Church Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Wm. Ray Garrard County Lancaster Ray Etea Coy Madison County Ann Moren Henry Arno Virgil Layton Ray Noel Christian Church Buckeye Henry Conn Place Lancaster and Richmond Pike

Notable Louisville figure J Russell Gaines dies after long illness

J Russell Gaines 48 a former county surveyor and active Louisville politician dies of heart disease after eight months illness. The brief dispatch also notes a church faction dispute in Winchester and a Fleming county high school basketball game refereed by A B E Arnold and J H Asher.

J. Russell Gaines Fleming County A. BE. Arnold Flemingsburgy J. H. Asher Ewing Flemingsburg

Oysters Featured By Neff's Fish and Oyster House

Neff's Fish and Oyster House markets fresh oysters daily at 431 Neff Street. The statement promotes affordability and direct supply of seafood to customers.

Neff’s Fish and Oyster House

Xmas Special Boxed Oranges and Grapefruit Offer

One full box of oranges and grapefruit for 4.50 dollars. Ideal healthful present for your family. Joe Gianchigliani. 326-3.

Joe Gianchigliani

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