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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1920

Page

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Ex-Service Men Compensation List Revised in Washington

A revised list of Madison County ex service men eligible for compensation has been completed in Washington. The War Risk Insurance Department reports the aim to close this phase quickly and urges all who have not petitioned for compensation to apply at the earliest period. Names span Richmond and various county towns, listing numerous veterans and a nurse, Mrs. S. G. Meese, among applicants.

Madison County Washington Department of War Risk Insurance Home Service Red Cross Stone Norman Richmond Walker Bates Nathan C. Benny Charles O. Bowman Robert Lionsley Benjamin HH. Brown Parrish Bryant Forrest Burns Jesse Collins Thomas E. Dawson Clarence Farthing Ira Foster Gilbert D. Frost Charles Tleary Gormley Owen Walker Hirsle T. N. Hutchinson Jesse J. Johnson Rollie Lamb Martin R. Matthews Noel Noland Noble L. Perkins Hugh G. Powell Harry D. Rice Samuel Salter Dillard E. Shearer Kee Smiley William Spillman Gilbert Stone Raymond Tilton Leslie B. Tudor Clarence Il Walker Stewart West William Witt William Bates Yates Fred Applegate Jesse T. Barnett Clarence Carr James Crawford WK. Fass Oscar Finney Jess Gooch Edward W. Gray Oman Forrest Jame W. C. Lanham Ernest Miller Silas Tudor Alfred Williams John Walker Ballard Kennedy Baughman Bertie Coffey Penneyuer Lawrencette Paul S. Griggs Shelby Jones William V. Windred S. G. Meese Marcus A. Phelps June W. Wiggins Joe Abrams Panola Charles Chestine Berea Robert S. Clark Edenton William Isaac Maupin Ural W. Moore Union City James Marchie McCullom David Oglesby John Oldham White Hall Wade Owens John Frank Reece Duluth Truguely Shearer Red Trouse Dan Short Albert C. Tevis Moberly Fart Walker

Pioneer leaf buyer dies in Owensboro hospital

J. W. Allen a pioneer tobacco buyer in the region who retired on a pension from the Liverpool company he represented died after illness in Owensboro General Hospital.

Pioneer Leaf LIN Owensboro Owensboro J. W. Allen Liverpool

Jail official ousted after five prisoners escape

Frankfort J T Royalty who led the Harlan convict camp was dismissed following the breakout. After a hearing he was reinstated and then re sworn in.

Frankfort J.T. Royalty Harlan

Rockwood Coffee Feels Right in Town Homes

Residents call for another cup of Rockwood as the preferred coffee in town. Advertisers note D. B. McKiney & Co. handles Rockwood sales and promotions.

Rockwood D. B. McKiney & CO

Best Patent Flour at Richmond Welch Co

Richmond Welch Co advertises Best Patent Flour offered at the price of $1.40 per bag. The notice highlights value for customers and positions the product as a top grocery staple in local trade.

Richmond Welch Co

Western Petroleum Company to Quit Richmond Station

The Western Petroleum Company plans liquidation of its Richmond distributing station at year end. Ernest Hall, who oversaw local operations, says wind up will occur likely this week. The firm is solvent and will cease gas and trucking service with equipment and agents released. Hall may join another company after returning to Lynch.

Western Petroleum Company Richmond Ernest Hall Lynch Hall

Tobacco price outlook uncertain as sales open

The tobacco selling season begins at local warehouses next Tuesday with expected steady trade. Buyers seek price guidance amid no reliable quotations, while producers foresee a good grade price but fear inferior lots may linger and fetch lower values.

Burley Tobacco Growers See Higher Costs Across Kentucky

Kentucky burley tobacco production in 1920 reached about 236.5 million pounds with growers spending around 36.85 per hundred pounds to produce 85,140 dollars per ton. Despite higher acreage, total burley output fell roughly 33 million pounds from 1919 while the average yield dropped from 1150 to 859 pounds per acre. About 29 percent of the 1920 crop was damaged or of low grade.

Kentucky

Miss Pearlman May Take Government Job

Rose Pearlman, home from Louisville for the holidays, may accept a government post in New York or the Philippine Islands soon. She passed the civil service exam with honors and was offered the top starting salary. she currently teaches at Louisville schools and plans to leave for government work.

Pearlman Rose Pearlman Louisville New York Philippine Islands

President Wilson vetoes measure on interlocking directorates

President Wilson today vetoed the joint resolution to suspend the Clayton act provision that barred common carriers from dealing with firms with interlocking directorates. The veto limits any exception to contracts with the carrier.

Washington Wilson

Best Tarpaulin Deals at Richmond Welch Co

Readily available tarpaulins at Richmond Welch Co with a wide assortment of sizes and durable fabrics. Competitive prices help customers save money while securing weather resistant coverings for trucks, farms, and outdoor work.

Richmond Welch Co

Hines Outlines State Institutions Reforms

Edward W. Hines, chairman of the State Board of Charities and Corrections, told Kentucky editors the bipartisan board has achieved notable savings and improvements. Prison wages rise, parole reviews accelerate, corporal punishment ends, and feeble minded inmates are classified for better care. Occupational therapy expands at hospitals. military training lifts morale at reform schools. a top female head for a Pewee Valley girls’ school is sought. convicts work on highways continues.

Associated Press Louisville Edward W. Hines State Board of Charities and Corrections Kentucky Kentucky Press Association Eddyville Frankfort Kentucky Institute For Hines Maj. Hickman Schools of Reform Greendale Pewee Valey Highway Department State Board of Health

Land Moves From Ruthton to Richmond Residence

Thomas Land, longtime Ruthton resident in Silver Creek, has rented his property, bought a home on Still Avenue, and will make Richmond his future home. A well known farmer, Land has many friends in Richmond and has long visited since boyhood. He now affiliates with the Madison Tobacco Warehouse Company.

Thomas Land Ruthton Silver Creek Still Avenue Richmond Mr. Land Madison Tobacco Warehouse Company

Visit of Baltimore News Executive to Old Home

T H Pickles of Baltimore son of George W Pickles, will arrive soon to spend time with relatives and old friends. Pickles heads the Baltimore office of the Western Newspaper Union and has prospered since leaving the east seven years ago.

T. H. Pickles Baltimore George W. Pickles Mr. Pickles Western Newspaper Union East Sevcent

Hair Dressing Service Ad by Mrs Arthur on Parrish Street

Hair dressing service available after completing course. Specializes in growing hair and scalp treatment. Mrs. Nannie Arthur advertises at 140 Parrish Street.

Nannie Arthur Parrishstreet

Weather Forecast Warmth and increasing clouds

The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight with Friday bringing increasing cloudiness.

Markets Report Hog and Cattle Prices Across Cities

Cincinnati market shows hogs generally lower while cattle steady and calves higher. Louisville buyers report 200 cattle slow and unchanged, 2000 hogs 25 cents lower with tops at 10 dollars, sheep steady.

Cincinnati Chicago Louisville

Record Tobacco Arrival Peaks in Richmond Warehouses

Reported record tobacco production from Estill and Rockcastle counties arriving at Richmond warehouses. Garrard county led previously but now Rockcastle Estill crops show high quality, with Madison also well represented. Much is pouring into Lexington headquarter and distant hauls take two days.

Estill Rockcastle Richmond Garrard County Madison Lexington

Chief of Police Devore Praises Public Behavior During Holiday Week

On the sixth day of the holiday week there have been no arrests and Chief of Police Devore praises residents as well behaved. Police have confined operations to investigating several alleged misdemeanors, with occasional reports of alcohol presence.

Devore

Cain Leaves for Cuba and Southern Islands

J. C. Cain departed last night for Cuba and other southern islands. He will be away for several weeks. Cain has recently done extensive travel including a tour of the west. He says the trip is not due to the wet climate.

J. C. Cain Cuba Mr. Cain

Fire destroys Wilford Copper barn and livestock

Blaze of incendiary origin razed the barn at Augusta Kentucky killing three cows and two horses. Bloodhounds traced the trail to a nearby house but no arrest has been made.

Augusta Wilford Copper

Coal price cut in Paducah from new market deliveries

A Paducah coal merchant has reduced coal prices to eight dollars for lump coal and says other yards will lower prices once they receive deliveries from the new market.

Paducah

Bootleg Operators Slash Prices During Christmas Market Slump

Louisville bootleg operators cut prices due to a dull Christmas market. Speakeasy circles report reduced inventory and whisky bottled in bond now at 70 dollars per case.

Louisville

Owensboro districts vote to merge schools under act

In Owensboro Kentucky five districts approve consolidating schools by a 32 vote majority. A central building will be erected to house the merged districts.

Owensboro

Louisville minister and former editor killed in car crash

Reverend J. H. Herndon aged 56, once editor of the Christian Observer in Louisville, died in an automobile accident in Winston-Salem North Carolina.

Louisville J. H. Herndon The Christian Observer Here Winston-Salem N. C

Kentucky Oil Output Falls From Last Year

Barbourville Kentucky December 30 Kentucky crude oil production for the year ending will total about 8 750 000 barrels, down roughly 500 000 from the previous year. New production in Lee county failed to offset decline in older wells, while western Kentucky fields rose to importance but marketing limits kept gains modest. Eastern counties Lawrence Johnson and Magoffin added pools and helped offset losses.

Barbourville Lee County Kentucky Warren, Simpson, Allen and Barren Lawrence Johnson and Magoffin Upper

Richmond Masonic Lodge Elects Officers and Honors Treasurers

Richmond lodge No. 25 F. and A. M. elected R. L. Telford W M S S. Myers Sr W C A Keith Jr W Nicholas Harber Treasurer J G Bosley Secretary IF C Gentry Sr Deacon R R Burnam Jr Deacon W C Burnam and Thomas Phelps Stewards A Kunkle Tyler Samuel Parkes resigned as treasurer after 47 years and the lodge adopted a resolution honoring his long service.

Richmond Lodge R. L. Telford W. M. S. S. Myers W. C. A. Keith W. Nicholas Harber J. G. Bosley IF. C. Gentry R. R. Burnam, Jr W. C .Burnam Thomas Phelps A. Kunkle Tyler Samuel Parkes Sam Parkes Richmond Masonic Lodge Dseires

Alleged Murderer of Mine Owner Returned to Trial

Tom Fendrickson arrived with Bell county officers at Pineville and was jailed in Harlan on a murder charge for killing Steve Lucas of Lynch during a Christmas day brawl. Lucas owned Lucas Coal Mining Co at Island McLean county and was a local peace maker.

Associated Press Owensboro Tom Fendrickson Pineville Bell County Harlan Steve Lucas Lynch Lucas Lucas Coal Mining Company Island McLean County

Stanifers Return From Wedding Trip With Charlie’s Parents

Mr and Mrs Charlie Stanifer are back from their wedding trip and visiting the groom’s parents on North Street.

Charlie Stanifer North Street

Oldest Newby resident recalls a century of Christmases

Uncle Woodson Heathman known as Ancite Woodson, a Newby, Kentucky man, says he has heard Xmas bells 100 times in the same house where he has lived since infancy. He recently turned 29, reflects on early Kentucky days, and remembers the settlement and growth of the Newby area with health and strong memory.

Woodson Heathman Newby Woodson Kentucky

Inauguration Plans For Harding Cabinet Talks in Marion

Marion Ohio December 29 plans for inauguration filed today as President elect Harding holds conferences on ceremony details. E B McLean Senator Philander Knox and Republican National Chairman were among those consulted. Knox hinted at cabinet posts and a Cabinet announcement may follow. Knox said Harding will not use Versailles League of Nations as a basis for his proposed association of nations.

Associated Press Marion Ohio Harding Philander Knox Versailles

Whites Defended At Gensus Hearing

Southern members of the census committee heatedly challenged charges by Walter White of the NAACP claiming many whites in southern communities are lawless. Congressman Larsen urged witnesses restrict to facts and avoid hearsay while Rep Bee criticized the New York witness’s statements about the Negro race.

Associated Press Washington House Census Committee Walter White New York National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Larsen Georgia Bee Texas

Richards to Head Military Bureau

Colonel George C. Richards of Oil City Pennsylvania was appointed by President Wilson as chief of the military bureau of the war department. He will supervise the national guard’s employment as an internal part of the U S army under the army reorganization bill.

Washington George C. Richards Oil City Wilson War Department Pennsylvania National Guard National Guard United States Army

Ford Plant Closure Put Off Reopening Indefinitely

Detroit, Dec. 29. The Ford Motor Company announced the Highland Park plant will not reopen January 3 as planned after a December 24 shutdown for inventory. The plant will remain closed indefinitely while other Ford assembly plants continue operations. About 50 employees are affected.

Detroit Mich Ford Motor Company Highland Park OCO

Fresh candled eggs at Richmond Welch C

Fresh candled eggs are sold at Richmond Welch Co with limited supply reported. Local shop advertises farm eggs noting quality and freshness for customers.

Richmond Welch C

Notice of sale and transfer of Richmond Buick business

Notice to friends and customers thanks patrons for support as Richmond Buick is sold to Mr. Charles Shrewsberry who will take possession on South Third Street starting Saturday January 1. The former owner Burton Roberts will be available at his livery barn or office to handle adjustments or guarantees. The piece also notes a South Carolina octogenarian who married his sister-in-law twice removed.

Richmond Buick Charles Shrewsberry Shrewsberry Vis Burton Roberts Tne South Carolina

Best galvanized roofing all winning at Richmona

Local tradesman notes galvanized roofing wins at Richmona event where prices hit 7.25 dollars. The report highlights competition results and market response among contractors and suppliers.

Richmona

Warehousemen Seek Additional Storage for Tobacco

With half a million pounds stored, Home Tobacco Warehouse Company and Madison Tobacco Warehouse Company seek more storage space. Officials say vacant barns can be rented to hold the influx as wagons remain loaded. Early sale days are expected to see a large volume of tobacco, mostly staying local.

Home Tobacco Warehouse Company Madison Tobacco Warehouse Company The Home Company

Belief the worst is over, urging early buying in 1930

Allen Johnson, president of the Pennsylvania chamber of commerce, told the Boston chamber that business readjustment and deflation are more than half complete and that the worst is over. He urged not to wait too long to restart purchasing and revive industry.

Associated Press Boston Allen Johnson Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce Boston Chamber of Commerce

Mystery Liquor Seizure Turns Up Colored Water

Prohibition agents in Lexington Kentucky puzzle over 40 cases of confiscated liquor that proved to be colored water. Seals show no tampering and no refill signs. The shipment from Ripy distillery Frankfort to Shenandoah Pa was seized near Lexington last October on a forged permit.

Lexington Prohibiton Ripy Frankfort Shenandoah

Pleas For Revolution Discovered In Time

Authorities uncover sensational labor party plans for a revolution in Norway. Proposals included burning lumber stores in Christiania, seizing barracks, and arresting cabinet members at a chosen moment.

Copenhagen Labor Party Norway Christiania

Best granulated sugar price at Richmond Welch Co

Advertises granulated sugar offered at 9.50 for 100 pounds by Richmond Welch Company with emphasis on bulk pricing.

Richmond Welch Co

Confederate Home In Pew Valley Report Praises Care

Commissioner W J Stone of Confederate pensions inspected the Confederate Home at Pewce Valley and found attacks unfounded. He reports pensioners well fed warmly clothed and well treated and the institution in excellent condition.

Frankfort W. J. Stone Pewce Valley

For Rent 70 Acres on Red House Pike Near Town

Richmond Welch Co advertises 70 acres for rent on Red House Pike four miles from town. Part can be cultivated while the rest remains in grass. A new eight room dwelling is available. Apply L. E. Barclay or call 3305.

Red House Pike L. E. Barclay

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