Big Damage Suit to Be Tried Next Week
Circuit court adjourned over Saturday after a week of work clearing the docket. The main item next week will be the $25,000 damage suit of W. N. Deering versus the L and N Railroad Co for injuries suffered after a fall from scaffolding at Beattyville. Attorneys Edwards Ogden Peak and John Noland represent Deering. The session also saw other verdicts including $815.89 for W. T. Rawleigh Co. against Brutus Mottley and Wm Jenkins and a $541.45 judgment for J. Morgan Evans against the L and N railroad for loss of 20 hogs in shipment. Indictments for second violation of local option laws were returned by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nexteek
W. N. Deering
L. & N. Railroad Company
Deering
Beattyville
Edwards
Ogden and Peak
Louisville
John Noland
Frank Richardson
Berea
Berea Bank
Lizzie Richardson
Richardson
W. T. Rawleigh Company
Brutus Mottley
Wm. Jenkins
C. F. Chenault
David Gay
Winchester
Gay
J. Morgan Evans
L .& N. Railroad
Cincinnati
Mr. Evans
L. &N. Railroad
Walker D. Hines
Thro
Atorney
A. R. Burnam, Jr
G. Murray Smith
Evans
Susan Foster
Jennie Foster
Tate’s Creek Pike
James Alverson
Owen Walker
Local Farmers Sell Land and Livestock in Bourbon County
J F Brown of Ashland sold a 53 acre farm near Cynthiana to W T Hammon. Mat Lair of Bourbon sold 5 acres known as the A Thompson farm to C D Wagoner at 260 dollars per acre. Bert McClintock of Millersburg sold two mules to Chas Thompson of Lexington for 500 dollars. Davis Patrick of Bourbon bought a pair of mules from McClintock for 475 dollars. L M Kern of Bourbon bought a pair of mules from John Marr near Millersburg for 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Brown
Ashland
Cynthiana
W. T. Hamnon
Mat Lair
Bourbon
Thompson
C. D. Wagoner
County
Bert McClintock
Millersburg
Chas. Thompson
Lexington
Davis Patrick
Bourbon County
McClintock
L. M. Kern
John Marr
Body of White Child Found On Lexington Pike
A male child body, likely stillborn, was found near a culvert on Lexington Pike about four miles from Richmond. The discovery was reported to Chief Claude DeVore by Doc Young and Sid Rowlett, with the bundle initially mistaken for rags. Authorities, led by County Judge W K Price, will investigate the grisly case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Lexington Pike
Dick Igo
Claude Devore
Doc” Young
F. M. Young
Sid Rowlett
W. K. Price
Rowlett
Will Cochran Found Dead in Cincinnati Taxicab
William D. Cochran a prominent attorney and Republican politician of Maysville Kentucky was found dead in a taxicab in Cincinnati early today. Authorities suspect natural causes but the taxicab driver notified police. Cochran's wife was Zorayda Welsh of Danville Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cincinnati
William D. Cochran
Maysville
Cochran
Zorayda Welsh
Danville
Demobilization Nears End as U S Ships Readied
General March announced the US demobilization is on the home stretch with 1,185,000 men discharged and 1,442,000 ordered for discharge. He noted the machinery can handle more returns than Pershing can ship, with 236,000 men already home from France and 160,000 more expected in February. The Brest camp will become the backbone of the demobilization system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
March
United States
Pershing
France
Brest
Seattle Mayor Opens Path to Federal Action in Strike
At 8 am no action had been taken by the strike committee representing 55 000 workers toward Mayor Hanson's demand to end the sympathy strike or let federal protection operate essential industries. By 10 am no disorders were reported as thousands of soldiers and police kept order while a city bus service, street cars, and resumed business attempts began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Seattle
Hanson
W. W. Strike in Montana Sends Troops to Mines
An I W W organized mass meeting last night led to armed strikers turning back men who headed to work this morning. Troops were deployed to guard all approaches to the mines to maintain order.
Madison Motors Company Offers Fine Cars for Sale
Madison Motors Company advertises a selection of fine cars for sale. The notice highlights available models, prices, and contact details for buyers to inquire.
Old McCreary Lot Sold for Madison Motors Garage
A local group led by Hale Dean bought the old Mc Creary property on West Main street next to the post office to build a handsome garage and show room after razing the old house. The Madison Motors Company will handle Dodge and Nash with plans for another car, boosting West Main business and property values.
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Hale Dean
McCreary
West Main Street
Richmond
James B. McCreary
Robert McCreary
A.R. Burnam, Jr
Madison Motors Company
Dean
Dodge
Nash
West Main
Respected Madison County Farmer Dies After Illness
David J. Simmons, prominent Madison county farmer living near Richmond on the Lancaster pike, died Friday after a short illness. He would have been 82 next month. Four children survive Mrs. P. B. Broaddus Ben B. Simmons Robert T. Simmons and John D. Simmons. He was a longtime Christian church member. Funeral services will be at the Richmond cemetery Sunday afternoon with the cortege leaving the home at 2 o'clock.
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David J. Simmons
Madison County
Richmond
Lancaster Pike
Mr. Simmons
P. B. Broaddus
Ben B. Simmons
Robert T.simmons
John D. Simmons
Weather Outlook For Ohio Valley and Tennessee Next Week
Weather predictions for the week expect snow or rain Monday night or Tuesday and again at the end of the week. Otherwise conditions remain generally fair with near normal temperatures, dipping somewhat around midweek.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Two Madison Republicans May Run For Senator
Madison county may offer two candidates for the Republican nomination for State Senator in the district primary this August. Capt. W. T. Short has signaled an announcement, while C. C. Wallace of the city has been urged to run and has indicated he will, pending final decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
W. T. Short
C. C. Wallace
Daily Register to Build Own Home and Modernize Plant
The Daily Register announces plans to construct a new building on Second Street south of the Elks Club and install a typesetting machine and a Duplex perfecting press. The upgrade will allow four to eight page issues at up to 4 000 copies per hour, boosting speed and capacity as Richmond and Madison county grow. Subscriptions target 5 000 in 12 months.
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Richmond
Madison County
Daily Register
Elks’ Club
Second Street
Kentucky
Richomnd
Old Madison
Notable Richmond Visit Highlights Oil Wealth and Local Ties
Heard About Town reports Heard About Town V S Beatty a leading Beattyville attorney in Richmond on business. Beatty has built wealth in oil and is regarded as well informed about regional oil markets. J S Anderson formerly Garrard now Oklahoma resident returns home for a visit and spends Saturday with friends. T H Little of Jackson County who bought the E C McWhorter farm near Paint Lick plans to move soon and was in Richmond today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. S. Beatty
Beattyville
Richmond
Beatty
J. S. Anderson
Garrard County
Oklahoma
T. H. Little
Jackson County
E. C. McWhorter
Paint Lick
Edie Ullte
Goosman Loses Flour in Bakery Fire
Fire at F H Goosman’s East Main bakery caused by gasoline used near the steam box. About 500 dollars worth of flour was destroyed, with ovens and baking gear lightly damaged. Chief Ben Daugherty and the fire crew prevented a larger blaze. floor loss was uninsured. Insurance tip from L P Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goosman
Henry Eckberg
F. H. Goosman
East Main Street
Ben Daugherty
Richmond tobacco market totals near two million dollars
The Richmond tobacco market closed Friday after selling 5,693,215 pounds for 1,966,789.89 dollars. Prices were strong with common tobacco high for the region, some grades selling as low as seven cents and others up to $1.10 per hundred. Farmers have already earned more than in last season, with buyers anticipating more sales as the season continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
J. P. Smith
Tobacco Board of Trade
Livestock Markets Report from Louisville
Today’s livestock markets in Louisville show cattle 400 head hogs 1600 head and sheep 50 head all steady and unchanged according to dealers at the local yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Live cattle and hog market wrap at Cincinnati fair
Cincinnati buyers reported light run of cattle with prices 18.25 for packers, 18 for lights, 15 for pigs. Heifers and steers showed strength while others stayed steady to good with overall firm demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Tobacco canvas sale at nine cents per yard
Farmers are urged to bid on tobacco canvas from A. Dobrowsky at nine cents per yard. The brief notice emphasizes quantity and fixed price for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dobrowsky
Dr R M Phelps Residence on Main Street
A public notice details the residence of Dr R M Phelps located at S16 W Main Street. No further context or actions are provided in the fragment.
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N. Deering
Morgan Evans
R. R
Stock and Farm News
Will D. Cochran
W. W
Montana
Madison Motor Company
Madison Republicans
L. P. Evans
C. M. Embry
Waco
Richmond Daily Register
Madison
Garrard
Estill Counties
Madison Laundry
Pettijohn Pure Products Co
New Albany
Ind
Poland
J. Taylor White
WR. D
W. B. Turley
Richmond, Ky
New York
Big Hill Pike
Wan
Collins
Jever Stockton
R. M. Phelps
W. Main
Ricci
Burton Faris
Selby Wiggins
B. F. Hurst
Ellis’ Building
Kyitt
S. E. Hill
Harley-Davidson
Excelsior
Reading
Standard
Chas. Burnam
Main Street
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