Madison County Pledges Help on Federal Highway
Visiting delegates heard Madison County will cooperate with Boyle and Garrard counties to push the Federal Highway to connect with the Dixie Highway. Judge Price voiced concerns about road funds, but affirmed support for improving roads to aid regional business. R E Turley of State Bank praised progress and pledged Madison’s backing. The Madison Fiscal Court may act at the January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Boyle
Garrard
R. E. Turley
State Bank and Trust Company
Madison Fiscal Court
McKinney Becomes Sole Owner of Madison Laundry
Announcement states B Z McKinney bought out partner O C Evans in Madison Laundry. Evans will run Mt Sterling laundry he and brother Joe Evans recently acquired. McKinney plans improvements, has purchased two new presses, and aims to provide top service in the blue grass region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Z. McKinney
O. C. Evans
Madison
Evans
Joe Evans
Mt. Sterling
McKinney
Blue Grass
Xmas Tree At Methodist Church
The Methodist Sunday School held its annual Christmas Eve meeting to distribute treats and offerings to the city’s poor. A short program was enjoyed and 21 large baskets of necessities were collected for the needy, distributed Christmas morning by Prof. Boothe and helpers with names provided by Associated Charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Methodist Sunday School
Associated Charities
Boothe
Santa
Enid Bennett Proves She Is A Good Cook In Film
Enid Bennett star of Paramount Ince pictures demonstrates cooking skill for the cast of Stepping Out. She prepares a meal named Australian Goose which turns out to be mutton, a dish enjoyed by the company including Niles Welch who praises the homey scene and film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid Bennett
Paramount-Ince Pictures
Paramount Picture
Miss Bennett
Australia
Niles Welch
Joe Grant Moves to Nicholasville Opening First Class Confectionery
Mr. Joe Grant and family relocate to Nicholasville to establish a high class confectionery and restaurant. He requests continued delivery of the Daily Register to his new Ww address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholasville
Joe Grant
Daily Register
Market Report Mixed Hog and Cattle Movements
Cincinnati receipts light with hogs steady and cattle unchanged. Chicago higher by 25 cents on hogs while cattle held steady. Lewisville cattle 100 head quiet unchanged. hogs 600 head tops 2 cents higher at 14.25 dollars. sheep at 50 steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago
Lewisville
Bridge Case Rests in Appellate Court
Arguments were heard by two Court of Appeals judges in Frankfort on Friday over tolls at Clay's Ferry bridge. Madison and Fayette counties seek to dissolve a temporary injunction blocking toll collection on the Lexington pike. Attorneys G Murray Smith and A R Burnam argued for the counties and the bridge company respectively. Judge Carroll may join. An early Frankfort ruling is anticipated.
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Court of Appeals
Frankfort
Thomas
Settle
Carroll
Madison
Fayette
Lexington
Ten Thousand Dollars For Best Republican Platform
Truxton Beale has contributed 10 000 dollars to the Republican National Committee for prizes for a platform contest. Will Hayes announces the event starts immediately and ends March 31 1920. Prizes total 10000 with 6000 for first 3000 for second and 1000 for third. open to young Republicans 25 or younger. manuscripts capped at 6000 words.
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Will Hayes
Republican National Committee
Truxton Beale
United States
Persia
Hayes
William Surrender Demanded for Trial in War Crimes
An unofficial report says Frederick William the former German Crown Prince will be included among those demanded by France for trial on illegal acts in the war. He is to be charged with looting and robbery and violence. There is no decision yet on former Emperor William.
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Little Willie
Associated Press
London
Frederick William
William
Splendid Citizens Leave Madison County for New Homes
The article notes several families moving at the start of the year. A. J. and B. F. Boggs relocate to Bloomington Nelson county, while L. W. Minter and Cale Park with their families move to Brooksville Mississippi. J. W. Park and family, and Butler Dunn relocate to Shelby county.
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Madison County
A. J
B. F. Boggs
Bloomington
Nelson County
L. W. Minter
Cale Park
J. W. Park
Brooksville
Miss
Butler Dunn
Shelby County
Dixie Auto Co boosts Xmas sales through Daily Register ads
Mr. J. F. Foley of the Dixie Auto Company credits Daily Register advertising for strong Christmas sales of Studebaker and Chevrolet cars. A recent consignment included a Chevrolet Baby Grand F. B. model roadster, the first of its kind in the area, drawing favorable comment as remaining stock dwindles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Foley
New Dixie Auto Company
Studebaker
Chevrolet
Daily Register
Foley
Dixie Auto Company
First Christian Church Sunday Services Options
Tomorrow the Sunday School meets at 9 45 a m. Dr Carpenter preaches at 10 45 a m on Passing of the Night and at 7 p m on The Challenge of an Old Year.
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First Christian Church
Wood alcohol whiskey deaths spread to New England
The wood alcohol based whiskey blamed for 54 deaths in Connecticut valley cities prompted widespread alarm from Chicopee Holyoke Springfield and Hartford. Federal agents and health officials issued a general warning about tainted whiskey circulating in saloons across eastern cities as death and illness rose.
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Associated Press
Chicopee
Mass
Connecticut Valley
Holyoke
Springfield
Hartford
Conn
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
35 Die In Chicago From Wood Alcohol Poisoning
Chicago reports 35 deaths since July 1 from wood alcohol used as a beverage. Four hospital patients are unconscious and four more died yesterday as authorities investigate the poisonings in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Thirteen Die From Suspected Wood Alcohol Poisoning
Hartford police report thirteen deaths from suspected wood alcohol poisoning in the city by noon today. Ten deaths were reported last night and three more today. Two saloon keepers have been arrested in connection with the case.
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Hartford
Sy Associated Press
Conn
Two More Deaths in Newark From Alcohol Poisoning
Newark, N J December 27 two more deaths from alcohol poisoning raise the two week toll to five saloonkeepers are under arrest in connection with the spree authorities say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Cecilian Club Meeting Set With Mrs Hale Dean
The Cecilian Club will meet with Mrs Hale Dean next Wednesday afternoon December 31 at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecilian Club
Hale Dean
Arthur Woods Named Legion Americanization Chairman
Arthur Woods, formerly New York police commissioner, was appointed chairman of the American Legion Americanization Commission. The commission will meet in Indianapolis on January 19 with representation from each state.
Minter to Sell Stock and Farm Goods Tuesday
L. W. Minter announces a sale of stock, farm implements and household goods scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, with details provided to interested buyers prior to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Minter
Richmond tobacco market to reopen and sales surge
The Richmond tobacco market will reopen Monday after a holiday break and run through the season. Prices rise on higher grade leaf while low grade suffers. total sales so far near 1.88 million pounds worth about 1.124 million dollars with an average around 59.73 per hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
S. W. Norman
Kentucky
Courier-Journal
Louisville Tobacco Board of Trade
Lexington
Sterling
Ultimatum Demands Lodge Lead Toward Treaty Talks
A coalition of mild-reservationists and middle-ground senators warned Senator Lodge to move toward a treaty compromise with Democrats or risk direct negotiations with the Hitchcock-led minority. They set a window to reconvening January 5 and require progress, defined as talks toward ratification.
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Washington
Lodge
Senate
Congress
Hitchcock
Former Local Man Killed in Jackson
F. J. Lipscomb, 68, long time Richmond resident and bridge carpenter, died after being struck by a train on a railroad bridge in Jackson Breathitt County. He married Ella Dykes and is survived by a 9 year old daughter. Burial set for Ford Sunday afternoon.
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Richmond
F. J. Lipscomb
Mr. Lipscomb
Jackson
Breathitt County
Ella Dykes
W. V. Dykes
Ford
Toledo Seeks Equal Offer For Dempsey Carpentier Fight
The Toledo Athletic Club announced it would duplicate any offer made in France, London or the United States for the Dempsey Carpentier boxing match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Jack
Associated Press
Toledo Athletic Club Today
France
London
United States
Editor Caleb Van Hamm Dies in Florida
Prominent Cincinnati editor Caleb Van Hamm, famed in national journalism, died in Miami Florida according to word received by relatives. He was one of the best known newspaper editors in the country and his passing is noted across the industry.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati, O
Caleb van Hamm
Miami, Fla
Tobacco Prices Rise as Manufacturer Claims Shifts Needed
Louisville manufacturers say consumer tobacco prices reflect last year’s raw leaf costs and warn chewers and smokers will face increases to cover higher grower prices this year. They attribute soaring raw leaf prices to record cigarette use and strong foreign demand spurred by wartime expansion of American leaf to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
United States
England
France
Italy
Department of Commerce
Tobacco Trust
Weather: Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday
Partly cloudy conditions persist with little temperature change through the period. Overnight and Sunday expect light winds and mild highs, with no significant precipitation indicated.
Taps Over Grave of William Mansfield at Richmond Funeral
Funeral honors paid to William T Mansfield a Richmond native and naval serviceman who died in Ireland in October 1918. Rev D H Matherly led the service at Estill Avenue with Taps at the grave. An escort of returned soldiers and sailors accompanied the coffin with pallbearers listed.
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William T. Mansfield
Richmond
Young Mansfield
Ireland
W. T. Mansfield
Estill Avenue
D. H. Matherly
Spears Turley
Franklin Deatherage
Id Baldwin
Robert Garrett
Taylor Bogie
George Stone
Jasper Kirby
Hubert Fielder
R. C. Cosby
Walter Rowlette
Jake Brown
George Blevins
H. Harris
Grider Seeks State Fish and Game Commissioner Role
W N Grider of Richmond announces candidacy to succeed Ward as State Fish and Game Commissioner. Grider has served as Madison county game warden by Ward’s appointment and is a prominent Republican. Governor Morrow is not expected to remove Ward, but Grider supporters feel he deserves the honor if a vacancy occurs.
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W. N. Grider
Richmond
Quincy Ward
Paris
Grider
Madison County
Ward
Lexington
Morrow
World dry movement trips planned by women leaders
Chicago December 27 AP reports Miss Anna Gordon president of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union and Miss Julia Dean editor of the Union Signal plan international tours to Europe and other regions to promote the world dry effort. Passports to Europe have been obtained. Gordon says they will carry American enthusiasm and report results achieved at home.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Anna Gordon
National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Julia Dean
Union Signal
Miss Gordon
Europe
America
Foch Declines Senate Bid in Paris
Marshal Foch told the Republican committee he would decline the offer of a Senate candidacy, a move reported by Matin from Paris dated December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ly Associated Press
Paris
Marshal Foch
Republican Committee
Senate
Matin
President Wilson Prepares Quiet Birthday at 63
Washington observes President Wilson turning 63 tomorrow with plans for a quiet day. The physician reports his progress continues well and his spirits are good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Hoskins Boys Arrested On Dis orderly Conduct Charges
Four Hoskins brothers Charles John Embry and Lawrence were arrested Saturday on dis orderly conduct charges after a warrant sworn by William Begley stepson of Mrs Tennessee Hoskins who recently married Begley. They posted $100 bonds each through B A Moberly and will be tried next Friday.
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Hoskins
William Begley
the Begley
Tennessee Hoskins
Sam Bush
Begley
Charles
John
Embry
Lawrence Hoskins
B. A. Moberly
Vernon Hisle Burial In Clark County Home
The body of Vernon Hisle who died in Phoenix Arizona was buried at his old home in Clark County.
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Vernon Hisle
Phoenix
Ariz
Clark County
Fishback Buys Curtice Farm At Public Sale
George Fishback of Carlisle purchases the W. H. Curtice farm, totaling 762.12 acres, at public sale for 235 dollars per acre, with the property located in Shelby county.
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George Fishback
Carlisle
W. H. Curtice
Shelby County
Shooting Ends Life Of Winchester Salesman On Lexington Street
J. S. Thomason, a Winchester grocery firm salesman, was shot and killed on Cheapside in Lexington amid a holiday crowd. James Welch of Fayette says Thomason advanced with a knife. six shots struck Thomason. Welch is jailed claiming self defense. Thomason had recently survived a whiskey incident and insured his wife for 5000 dollars two days before his death.
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J. S. Thomason
Winchester
Richmond
Red House
Lexington
James Welch
Fayette
Thomason
Cheapside
Welch
Thomasons
London
Stanford
Lancaster
Paint Lick
Gibson Hospital
Doctor's Alibi Ahead in Murder Case in Louisville
Dr. Christopher Schott was arraigned in police court on murder charges regarding office girl Elizabeth Griffith. The funeral for Griffith was held the same hour. Schott denies involvement and cites his whereabouts, while 13-year-old Laurene Gardner maintains she was with him delivering Christmas presents.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Christopher Schott
Elizabeth Griffith
Griffith
Schott
Laurene Gardner
Miss Elsie White and Chas Rogers Wed Quietly
Miss Elsie Dean White daughter of Mr and Mrs N White and Chas Rogers son of a prominent farmer were married Saturday at noon at the residence of Dr Homer Carpenter on Lancaster avenue They were joined by Ben Johnson and Mrs Gee Phelps and will dine in Lexington at the Phoenix The bride has worked with the Daily Register linotype staff for about a year and is admired by many friends.
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White—Rogers
Elsie Dean White
N. YV. White
Chas Rogers
Speedwell Pike
Homer W. Carpenter
Lancaster Avenue
Ben Johnson
Gee. Phelps
Lexington
Phoenix
Eegister
Farm Purchase and Fatal Bull Attack Reported
Leslie Hendricks of Ratgepuit ty bought the T. N. Coons farm in Montgomery county for 335 dollars. John Getter, age 70, was gored to death by a bull on his Fayette county farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Hendricks
Ratgepuitty
T. N. Coons
Montgomery County
John Getter
Fayette County
Tobacco crop yields from Pulaski County farmer
Mrs. Vanover of Pulaski County planted 10 rows of tobacco in 95 hills per row and sold her crop for 188.89 dollars. Some plants sold at 79 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanover
Pulaski County
Breakfast Dinner Supper Rook Wood Coffee Ad Tune
An old style coffee advertisement from Rook Wood featuring D B McKinney and Gg promotional lines. The copy invites readers to try coffee and hints at daily ritual with bell sounds.
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Rookwood
Rookwoods D. B. McKinney & Gg
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Garrard Counties
M’kinney
Bettie E. Story
Brutus Story
R. D
Horace Burton
John Burton
Anna Brown
Frank Brown
Berea
Burton Whitaker
Willie Whitaker
Cottonburg
Bessie May Rhodus
J. W. Rhodus
Isaac Cong
Charles Rogers
Julius Rogers
WM. Mansfield
Foch
Hoskins Boys
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