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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1921

Page

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Beilieved Secret Suit Leads To Five Year Penitentiary

Lizzie Finney five years and Florence Turpin three years in the Kentucky state penitentiary for obtaining about $19,000 from Sarah Finney mother in law by false pretenses. Appellate Court affirmed. they have been jailed in Madison county awaiting transfer to Frankfort.

Lizzie Finney Florence Turpin Frankfort Sarah Sinney Court of Appeals Madison Lexington Herald Sarah Finney Bertha Horn Finney Lizzie Madison Circuit Court Coun Akron Ohio

Wildcats Defeat Centre College In Close 20 to 13 Game

Kentucky University surged to a hard fought 20 to 13 victory over Centre College at Lexington. Mayer starred for Centre but tight Kentucky defense limited his scoring as the result complicates the state intercollegiate championship race.

Lexington Kentucky University Centre College Wildcats Colonels Mayer Centre Kentucky

Week's Weather Guess for Ohio Valley

The Associated Press predicts cold and snow for the Ohio Valley with snow likely Sunday and again midweek, either Wednesday or Thursday, as the week unfolds.

Associated Tress Washington Ohio Valley

Richmond Welch Co Promotes Best Patent Flour Deal

Richmond Welch Co advertises Best Patent Flour at 1.40 per unit and touts Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets as superior. The firm offers to install a cabinet in your home via a five payment plan to ease purchase.

Hoosier Richmond Welch Co

Richmond Welch Co Fireless Cookers Appeal

Richmond Welch Co promotes 38-43 Duplex Fireless Cookers as money saving kitchen aids with emphasis on modern efficiency and consumer appeal. The message urges readers to consider these devices for cost saving and convenience.

Richmond Welch Richmond Welch Co

Livestock Market Updates from Cincinnati and Louisville

Hogs steady in Cincinnati with strong Chicago hogs and steady calves and cattle. Louisville reports cattle at 100, steady hogs 1,500, strong, sheep 100 steady, all prices unchanged.

Cincinnati Chicago Louisville

Postal bandits escape by airplane after Toledo mail heist

Toledo police probe a Thursday mail truck robbery dusted by a $400,000 haul. Five bandits were suspected to flee in a large plane sighted by West End residents and by Maumee village approaches. A Lima dispatch noted a non government aircraft briefly landing.

Associated Pess Toledo West End Maumee Lima

France promotes three more Marshals Esperey Lyautey and Faverell

Paris announces the promotion of Generals Esperey Lyautey and Faverell to Marshals of France, increasing the total to six alongside Joffre Foch and Petain. Esperey, former commander in the Near East, known as the conqueror of Macedonia. Lyautey, governor of French Morocco. Faverell led American forces at Cantigny and the July 11 offensive near Soissons and Chateau Thierry.

Associated Press Paris Esperey Lyautey Faverell France Joffre Foch Petain D’esperey Lled Near East Macedonia L.vautey French Morocco Veaverell Cantigny Soissons Chateau Thierry

Boy 15 Dies After Car Train Collision Near Station

Merriman 15 sustained fatal injuries when a automobile stalled crossing Southern Railway tracks near Harrodsburg station Friday noon. He died two hours later. The youth, his father, and a younger sister were crossing the tracks as a freight train struck their car.

Harrodsburg Wim. Merriman

Local visits documented in Gilead community notes

Mrs Fula Rogers and Miss Mae Best spent Tuesday with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Marth Tone. Miss Bertie Taylor visited Thursday with Mrs Floyd Snyder. Mrs John Whitaker spent Tuesday with her parents. Mrs John Marion Broaddus visited Thursday with her ill father Mr Freeman Prather. Pearl Rhodus Sallie Mac Smith stayed Thursday night with Ernest Moberly family Kirksville. Horace Campbell visited CG Campbell Thursday. Mary Williams spent Wednesday with Hobart Bellamy. Charles Williams visited Eli Williams on Tuesday. Lidge Prather visited Sallie Tudor on Wednesday. Eli Williams spent Thursday with John Whitaker. Vince Collins and wife welcomed baby girl born Feb 14.

Fula Rogers Mae Best Marth Tone Bertie Taylor Floyd Snyvder John Whitaker Fli Willams John Marion Broaddus Freeman Prather Pearl Rhodus Sallie Mac Smith Ernest Mobery Kirksville Horace Campbell CG. d. Campbell Mary Williams Hobart Bellamy Charles Williams Eli Williams Lidge Prather Sallie Tudor Vince Collins

Harding Announces Hughes Appointment

President elect Harding announced Charles Evans Hughes of New York as Secretary of State. Hughes has accepted the post.

Harding Hughes St. Augustine, Fla Charles Evans Hughes New York

Local Lady Carrie Neal Dies in Lexington

Mrs. Carrie Goodloe Neal widow of Captain William Neal died at her daughter’s home 117 South Ashland Avenue Lexington after four days illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 PM with Rev Benjamin Jay Bush officiating and burial was private. Mrs. Neal was aunt to Mrs. G W Evans and Miss Caroleen Smith of this city who attended.

Carrie Goodloe Neal Willaim Neal N. L. Bosworth Ashland Avenue Lexington Benjamin Jay Bush Neal G. W. Evans Caroleen Smith

Neil Brock Wins Flour Slogan Prize

Neil Brock of this city won second prize in a Lexington made flour slogan contest earning 100 pounds of flour. His slogan Your future Hour, start now use it in all your baking was praised. Brock is staff at the Eastern Normal business office and a son of Hl H Brock, the well known grocer and educator.

Neil Brock Lexington Brock Mr. Brock Eastern Normal Business Office Hl. H. Brock

Tobacco Barn Fire Devastates Kentucky Farm

February fire at Carroll Hamilton’s farm near Peeled Oak in Mt Sterling destroyed a tobacco barn and 250 barrels of corn 800 shocks of fodder and 312 acres of tobacco plus farming implements. Losses were heavy with little insurance. Barn rented by Tipton and Combs belonged to them as well as the losses.

Mt. Sterling Carroll Hamilton Peeled Oak County Tipton and Combs

Man Denies Marriage Rumor After Infirmary Discharge

Hugh C. Wagers declares a rumor of marrying a Madison County girl upon discharge from the infirmary is false. The undersigned warns readers to disregard circulating gossip and confirms no engagement or plan is in place.

Madison County Hugh C. Wagers

Dixie Auto Co takes over Nige business in Richmond

The New Dixie Auto Company of Richmond completes transfer of its automobile sales and repair business to the Dixie Auto Co. Owners D. W. Whit and AN. Riddell bring years of auto selling and repair experience. They will continue Studebaker and Chevrolet sales with a full parts and accessories line and the best-equipped shop for repair work in Richmond.

Dixie Auto Company, Incorporated Richmond Dixie Auto Co Messrs D. W. Whit AN. Riddell Riemhond Madison County Studebaker Chevrolet

Open Road i Freight Depot Orchard Street Preparations

Orchard street from East Main to the L. and N. freight depot is nearly ready for traffic. The railroad has moved its small warehouse and will spread rock to extend the street to the depot. This eases access for shippers previously needing to detour through alleys and buildings. L. and N. cooperates with the city to open a freight thoroughfare.

Orchard Street East Main Street

Madison County Board reorganizes for new school era

The Madison County Board of Education plans a formal organization on the first Saturday in March under a reduced five-member structure. Dr J H Rutledge new member joins R O Moberly Balis Wilson J F Hord and A J Million. The Walters Fund suit may fund an assembly hall at Madison High School. New school buildings are planned for Red House White Hall Cane Spring Forest Hill and additions at Waco High Bearwallow.

Madison County Evdcation J. H. Rutledge White Hall Ben F. Edwards Messrs W. R. Hayden W. A. Arbuckle Dr. Rutledge R. O. Moberly Balis Wilson J. F. Hord A. J. Million County Board of Education Edwards Colvin Madison High School Great County High School Red House Cane Spring Forest Hill Waco High School Bearwallow

Lovely Little Child Lucy Johnson Dies at Brassfield

Ten year old Lucy B Johnson dies of tuberculosis at Brassfield after months of suffering. Survived by parents S and Mrs Johnson four sisters and six brothers. Funeral at Viney Fork Baptist church Sunday 2:30 PM with interment in family burying ground. God’s finger touched here and she slept.

Lucy B. Johnson Hlim God Mrs. S. Johnson Brassfield S. P. Redman John Turpin Annie Lucille Johnson J. P Scott Charles Ernest Jack Lawrence Baptist Church Viney Fork

Wheat Middlings or Shorts at Gordon's

Old papers for sale at the Daily Register office. The ad notes prices and availability for readers looking to buy wheat middlings or shorts and used papers.

Gordon’s Daily Register Office

Louisville Braces for Heaviest Snow Blanket Yet

Louisville reports about two inches of snow by noon with forecasts of the season’s heaviest fall overnight. Paducah registers three inches this morning and Western Kentucky sees similar depths across the region.

Associated Press Louisville Paducah Kentucky

Wilson Will End Luncheon Traditions for Harding Inauguration

Washington reports President elect Warren G. Harding asks President Wilson to abolish the White House luncheon for the inauguration. The note says luncheon will be private for Harding's immediate family on March 4, with no hundreds of guests or parade viewing luncheon prior. Wilson recovering, expected to stay in the president's room signing bills.

Washington White House Warren G. Harding Wilson Harding President Wilson Mr. Harding Capitol

Shipping Board Probe Ends With Secretary Payne Testimony

Washington reports the congressional probe of the Shipping Board concluded with Secretary Payne’s testimony. Bolling denied charges of irregularities while Fisher cleared Bolling of improprieties. Sands referenced private business dealings with Tucker were scrutinized earlier. A final report to the House is due before March 4.

Rv Associated Washington Shipping Board Payne RR. W. Bolling Wilson A. M. Fisher Bolling Tucker VT. Sands Washington Bank

Detroit Polices Drag River Rogue for Missing Potter

Detroit police, at Henry Ford's request, began dragging the River Rogue in a search for M Henry Potter editor of the American Publishing Association of Philadelphia who is missing after visiting Ford. It is believed he may have fallen through the ice while attempting to reach the Ford estate. Potter had tried to see Ford at Dearborn on Sunday and was denied entry by guards.

Detroit Mich Henry Ford M. Henry Potter American Publishing Association of Philadelphia Mr. Ford Ford Estate Potter Dearborn Ford

Pie Supper by Doof R Club at Odd Fellows Hall

The Pie Supper hosted by Doof R Club of Million Rebek Ah lodge will be held at Odd Fellows Hall at 8 p m on Tuesday February 22 All Odd Fellows and Rebeckahs are urged to attend and bring a pie The public is invited to join and also bring a pie

Doof R. Club

Oil stove time is here at Richmond Welch Co

The notice promotes Richmond Welch Co offering oil stoves and time savings for customers. It emphasizes convenience and money saved by purchasing there. The snippet suggests a local business advertisement rather than a news item.

Richmond Welch ,Co Moimey

Weather for Kentucky Snow Tonight and Sunday

Kentucky faces snow tonight with a likely switch to Sunday morning snowfall. Temperatures fall as the system moves through, bringing colder conditions and light accumulation potential in eastern counties.

Caruso Continuing Improvement After Fever Subside

A bulletin from New York reports tenor Enrico Caruso remains on the mend as his fever has subsided and his overall course progresses satisfactorily.

Isy Associated Press New York Caruso

Bandit Dies as Hunt Goes On in Harrison Ark Bank Robbery

Henry Starr, once Oklahoma's famed outlaw, lay dying in Harrison jail after a failed bank robbery attempt at the Peoples State Bank of Harrisonville. Starr and three accomplices fled as a bank officer wounded him. Posses hunted the other suspects as Starr's wife arrived from Oklahoma and expressed remorse.

Associated Press Harrison Ark Henry Starr Oklahoma Starr Peoples State Bank Harrisonville

Union City School News and Local Events

Ill Charley Eades remains ill since Christmas. High school boys plan playground equipment. Scudder Abney resumes teaching April 1. Miss Madaline Jones takes a new position after graduation. Dr H W Sears to lecture at Lyceum Feb 21 with admission 35 20 25 cents. Honor roll listed with several students named. Seniors select commencement invitations for May 20. Various faculty activities and social notes included.

Charley Eades Charley Duta Scudder Abney Astern Normal School Scudder Madaline Jones Fugazzi Business College Lexington H. W. Sears Lyceum A. J. Tracy Register Unon City High School J. J. Risk Anna M. Taylor Beulal Taylor Walter Moores Edward Tevis Erle Moberly Lillie Noland Collette Gertrude Collette Richmond Waco Leslie Parks Akin Union City High School Sears Illinois

Grand Jury Returns Five More True Bills

The Madison grand jury indicts five defendants for deserting an infant, grand larceny, speeding, selling liquor to a minor, and liquor possession for sale as circuit court gains two weeks more. Judge Shackelford leads efforts to curb crime while civil cases dominate court last week.

Circuit Court Shackelford Madison Grand Jury Lonnie Abrams Alvin Arbill Lyons and Durham J. B. Colt Co C. B. Wills John Burton J. F. Newland Newland O. S. Hume Leer and Zeigler Thomas Prather

Strollers Cast to Tour Eastern Kentucky for Admirable Crichton

The University of Kentucky drama group The Strollers announced by Prof Enoch Grehan will perform The Admirable Crichton in Pineville and Middlesboro as part of an Eastern Kentucky tour. The 18 member ensemble will feature Mamie Miller Woods and Milton Kevill with a cast including Elizabeth Downing Martha Dickman Katherine Conroy Eleanor Morse Margaret Smith Mary Peterson Betsy Brown Carlisle Chenault John Albright and others.

Associated Presse Lexington Strollers University of Kentucky Dramatic Organization Eastern Kentucky Enoch Grehan School of Journalism Grehan Pineville Middlesboro Crichton Mamie Miller Woods Milton Kevill Elizabeth Downing Martha Dickman Katherine Conroy Eleanor Morse Margaret Smith Mary Peterson Betsy, Brown Carlisle Chenault John Albright Herndon Evans Fred Augsburg Raymond Connell John Burks Wm, Finn George Rouse John Land

Governor Morrow Cancels Pardon Hearings for Chicago Trip

Gov Morrow will not hold pardon hearings at his office Monday as he plans to travel to Chicago to speak at a Union League Club luncheon on Tuesday in observance of Washingtons Birthday.

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Frange Gilead Dixie Auto GO Nige Business Madison High Walters Fund Bandit Hunt Union City Twen Ot Auteer Woods Star OF “Strollers
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