Richmond Council Extends War Time Phone Rates to August
After a lengthy debate council votes four to two to allow Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph to keep wartime rates until August 1. The measure ties future rates to service improvements and seeks a fair valuation of the company’s Richmond plant amid questions over capitalization and county contracts.
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Richmond
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Messrs
Mershon
Terrill
Allman
Neil
Golden and
Powell
D. F. Turnbul
Walter Bennett
W. B Smith
G. Murray Smith
J. J. Greenleaf
Murray Smith
Madison County
Evan
Rookwood Coffee Offered by D. B. McKinney Company
Advertisement notes multiple grades of Rookwood coffee with high quality flavor aroma and zestful packaging. Mentions pricing as reasonable and specifies the D. B. McKinney Company as the seller.
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D. B. McKinney Company
Weather for Kentucky Clouds Hint Rain Likely Thrusday
Cloudy conditions prevail in Kentucky with chances of rain and a drop in temperature expected Thursday. Stronger cold spell may follow as precipitation moves through the state.
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Kentucky
Democrats Back Wilson Treaty as Campaign Issue
The Democratic National Committee will hear a resolution endorsing President Wilson’s peace treaty and backing the League of Nations. Chairman Cummins says the party will unify behind the President, signaling the treaty as a key campaign issue discussed ahead of the Jackson Day banquet with Wilson and Bryan expected to speak.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
League of Peace
Democratic National Committee
Cummins
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Miners Accept 14 Percent Wage Increase Plan
In Columbus the United Mine Workers ratified President Wilson's plan to end the coal strike on a 14 percent wage increase basis. The convention adopted the commission to draft a new wage agreement and accepted any award it makes. Acting President Lewis stated ratification includes acceptance of future commission awards. The vote was 1639 to 221.
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Associated Press
Columbus
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Lewis
Mexican killing raises Tampico toll to twenty
Washington reports Gabriel Porter an American employee of Penn-Mex Co. was shot by two Mexican federal officers at Tuxpan on December 21. The American consul in Tampico informs the State Department, bringing the total American deaths in the Tampico district to twenty since April 7, 1917.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gabriel Porter
Penn-Mex Co
Tuxpan
Tampico
State Department
Tia Juana To Host Dempsey Carpentier Fight
Los Angeles reports indicate plans for a Dempsey Carpentier bout to take place in Tia Juana with promoter Coffarth awaiting final approval from Georges Carpentier. Jack Kearns confirms conditional acceptance and flags July 4 as a likely date.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Tia Jauan
Mexico
Dempsey-Carpentier
Jack Kearns
Georges Carpentier
Cofforth
Lower
California
Jockey Club
Carpentier
National Banks Report Call From Comptroller
Washington Jan 7 The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business December 31.
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Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts that a single dose of Pape's Cold Compound clears nasal congestion and head passages, stops runny nose and headaches, and can shorten a severe cold when taken every two hours for up to three doses. It emphasizes quick relief and low cost at drug stores.
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Tually
Grippe
Pape
Soviet envoy Marteens ordered arrested for deportation
Washington reported the Department of Justice issued a warrant for the arrest and deportation of Ludwig Marteens who styles himself ambassador of the Russian Soviet government and is described as the real leader of the Communist party in the United States. The evidence against him is described as sensational.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Ludwig Marteens
Communist Party
United States
Richmond tobacco market signals continued rise in prices
The Richmond tobacco market shows an ongoing upward trend with multiple baskets selling above and near 1.04 a pound. Numerous sellers including Seth Grant, Bill Brown, Fannie Ross, Sutton and Grow, W. B. Sailor, James and Creech, Clay Mason, Million and Long, Igo and Jeff Embry, Congleton and Johnson, Forest Long, Cotton and Crutcher, Taylor and Burton, Todd and Agee, and T Burgess reported varied basket totals and prices, highlighting consistent demand and price strength.
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Richmond
Seth Grant
Bill Brown
Fannie Ross
Sutton and Grow
W. B. Sailor
James and Creech
Clay Mason
Igo
Jeff Embry
Congleton and Johnson
Forest Long
Cotton and Crutcher
Taylor and Burton
Todd and Agee
T. Burgess
Kentucky Legislature Opens With Suffrage Debate
Ballot on ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment advances in the Senate with a 30 to 8 vote after a House 71 to 25 approval. Democrats control committee leadership and draft rules as the session adjourns to reconvene Monday. Senator Harlan of Boyle County led the opposition, favoring a state route instead.
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Frankfort
Senate
Kentucky
Charles M. Harriss
Verge
Mic Fein Nunn
Marion
Frank Rives
J. W. Harlan
Danville
J. D. Whitaker
Cannel City
House
C. W. Burton
Haynes Carter
A. A. Demumbrum
T. J Gardner
H. T. Morris
L. M Smith
Demumbrum
Morris
Adams
Ballard
Soling
Ciarlo
Day
Duffy
Hamilton
Haynes
Holliday
Humphreys
Huntsman
J. W. Johnson
Nelly
Kimbrough
Laughlin
Knott
Myers
Minor
Nelson
Rogers
Strange
Christmas Greetings and Local Family News Notes
Clay Lick residents share Christmas visits with relatives in Irvine Red Lick and Battle Creek. Logsden moves into Stowe place. Tom Green relocates to Crab Orchard. Gabbard cousins host gatherings and a whooping cough recovery is noted. Mrs Oscar Gabbard attends family get togethers with Tec. Sam Lucas farm sale to Bright Short.
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Stanley Fowle
Nora Smith
Irvine
Walford Logsdon
Red Lick
Stowe Place
Tom Green
Crab Orchard
Kansas Stout
Battle Creek
Nannie Gabbard
Oscar Gabbard
Marie
Fannie Soper
Ted Gabbard
Tom Taylor
Wm. Stout
Carlos Johnson
Silver Creek
Lewis’ Botkin
Bright Short
Sam Lucas
Robinson Farm
Lada Odell
Oog
Tec
Christmas Dinner Honoring Mr and Mrs Robt Kinnaird
Mrs J B Kinnaird hosted a Monday dinner at Maple Avenue with Mr and Mrs Robt Kinnaird as guests. The party featured Christmas decorations, a six course menu, and was described as very delightful and enjoyable.
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J. B. Kinnaird
Maple Avenue
Robt. Kinnaird
E. L. Owsley
W. R Cook
Danville
Horace Hendron
Greensboro
N. C
Lewis Hendron
Louisville
William Herndon
R. L. Elkin
J. E. Robinson
Church Urged to Mobilize Resources for World Mission
The Union Services urged city churches to mobilize all resources and raise leaders as Dr. H W Carpenter warned of unrest in Europe and urged Christendom to become crusaders. A service at the Methodist church heard his address on The Church Awakened by a Vision of the World’s Need. Tonight Dr F C Moore will speak at First Christian church with music led by Mrs Pickels.
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Methodist Church
R. L. Telford
H. W. Carpenter
Europe
Carpenter
First Christian Church
F. C. Moore
Holland to Resist Extradition of Former Kaiser
Amerongen reports Allied demands for extradition of former Emperor William are expected at the Hague around January 16. Holland will resist extradition and America will not participate, authorities say.
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Associated Press
Amerongen
William of
Germany
America
The
Hague
Janary
Holland
Union City Families Attend Elaborate Weekend Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Tribble hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woosley Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tribble and family Mrs. Bird Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Enis Lanter and family of Doylesville Mr. Martin Baber and Miss Mossie Baker Mr. Sam Tribble who plans to settle there and Mr. A J Tracy Hazel Burram Tribble is ill again due to the flu Mrs. Otic Jett moved into a new home near the High School where she teaches John Tribble returned from Lexington after Christmas Forest Eades moved to Richmond Otto Jett and family visited the Tribbles and music by Mrs. Jett topped the gathering.
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Willie Tribble
Union City
Frank Woosley
Dan Tribble
Bird Dunn
Enis Lanter
Doylesville
Martin Baber
Mossie Baker
Sam_ Tribble
A. J Tracy
Hazel Burram Tribble
Otic Jett
Mrs. Jett
John Tribble
Lexington
Forest Eades
Richmond
Otto Jett
Jett
Local Social News and Holiday Events Recap
Miss Wiley Clark spent Saturday night with Miss Anna and Edith Robinson. Miss Flossie Baker and Mr John Combs were married Saturday afternoon at Lexington. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Combs. After the ceremony the couple visited his brother in Oklahoma. Miss Emma Lain and Miss Lucy Kimberlain were married Thursday December 18. The Thomas Oil Company continues drilling on Owen Lake farm. A large crowd attended the Christmas tree at the Christian church Christmas night. Old Santz delivered presents and everyone enjoyed the event. Leonard Spark is very ill with the flu. Tobacco stripping remains active in the area. W R Benge and daughter Ellen of Housley Fork visit with Mrs Luther Verlain. Mrs 2 once Fox of Iven spent Christmas with relatives.
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Wiley Clark
Anna
Edith Robinson
Flossie Baker
John Combs
Lexington
James Combs
Combs
Oklahoma
Emma Lain
Lucy Kimberlain
Thomas Oil Company
Owen Lake
Christian Church
Santz
Leonard Spark
Ellen
Housley Fork
Luther
Verlain
Fox
Iven
Hogs Slaughtered Nets 52 Gallons Lard Worth 137 Dollars
Edmund George in Anderson county reported three hogs slaughtered yielding 52 gallons of lard valued at 137 dollars exclusive of the meat.
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Edmund George
Anderson County
Fresh Fish and Oysters Daily at Neff's House
Customers are urged to buy fresh fish and oysters now as daily deliveries continue. Neff's and er House advertises the seafood availability and provides a contact phone number for orders.
Market News: Cattle Steady as Hogs Fall Across Cities
In Louisville on Jan 7 cattle were active and unchanged, hogs eased 20 to 25 cents with tops at 14.75, sheep steady. Cincinnati reported steady cattle and 50 to 75 cent lower hogs, while Chicago saw hogs down about 25 cents.
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Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Draft Evader Bergdoll Captured After Long Hunt
Detectives raided the home of Emma Bergdoll widow of a wealthy brewer and arrested Grover Bergdoll after a two year pursuit for draft evasion. She resisted with a pistol and faces assault charges. The search spanned the nation. brother Edwin remains at large. The Bergdolls had opposed fighting Germany.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Tan
Emma Bergdoll
Grover Bergdoll
Bergdoll
Edwin Bergdoll
Bergdolls
Germany
Social and Personal Notes From the Community
Mrs E M Jowdy returns to Oxford after visiting her parents M and Mrs Elliott Shifflet. Misses Sara and Bessie Mullin visit Mr and Mrs H E Tatum in Silver Creek and return home. Richard Foster and Mrs Foster now in Middletown send New Year greetings and praise their adopted home. William Collins and Lynn Boggs take positions at the steel plant in Middletown. T P Edwards and family move to Winchester. The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist will meet Friday at 2 30 with Mrs D C Biggerstaff. Mrs Paul Griggs arrives from El Paso for a visit to Prof and Mrs J B Harris. Griggs is regaining health at 205 pounds.
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E. M. Jowdy
Oxford
Ohio
Elliott Shifflet
Sara
Bessie Mullin
Lebanon
H. E Tatum
Silver Creek
Richard Foster
Foster
Middletown
William Collins
Lynn Boggs
T. P. Edwards
Winchester
Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
D. C. Biggerstaff
Paul Griggs
el Paso
Texas
J. B Harris
Griggs
Local Social Roundup From College Hill And Nearby
Mr and Mrs Robert Comer left for College Grove Indiana after visiting Dr and Mrs R I Combs. Mr and Mrs Robert Friend of Cottage Grove Indiana returned home after Christmas with Mr and Mrs William Friend. Rev Camerson of Lexington new presiding elder will hold quarterly meeting the second Sunday in January. The Griggs of Lexington and John Hisle of Clark County visited Mrs Eliza Ginter over holidays. Mrs George Webber improved after illness. Joe W Lewis on sick list. Dillard household hosted New Year dinner with guests including W B Hill Quinn Coyington Jasper Pearson Rev Green Todd and Mrs Todd Cornelia Powel Fliza Ginter Ida Norris Mattie Hill Carie Kate Lara Ginter Nannie Norris Nora Pearson Rose Todd Nannie Norris and John L Combs Robert Combs Lee Hill James Ginter Charlie Ginter William Mellon George Ginter Joe Ginter. Rev T P Edwards and his mother moved to Winchester. Hugh Lewis of Chicago visited J W Lewis over Christmas.
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Robert Comer
RI. Combs
College Grove
Ind
Robert Friend
Cottage Grove
William Friend
Camerson
Lexington
Vernon Griggs
John Hisle
Clark County
Eliza Ginter
Nannie Norris Nyinin
Qmnna
Nora Pearson
Rose Todd
Nannie Norris
John L. Combs
Robert Combs
Lee Hill
James Ginter
Charlie Ginter
William Mellon
George Ginter
Joe Ginter
T. P. Edwards
Winchester
Hugh Lewis
Chicago
J. W. Lewis
Transylvania College President to Lecture for Movement
President R. H. Crossfield of Transylvania College Lexington will spend six weeks from January 26 to March 6 touring State Conferences nationwide. He speaks in support of the Inter-Church World Movement education section.
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R. H. Crossfield
Transylvania College
Lexington
Inter-Church World Movement
Population Questions for Madison and Richmond Census
Census enumerators in Madison County begin work January 2 to survey population and farming details for the 1920 census. They will ask about sex, race, age, marital status, birthplace, parents’ birthplaces, occupation, literacy, home ownership, immigration, naturalization, and farm operations including acreage and crop value for 1919.
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Madison County
Madison
Richmond
United Staes
United States
Rev. C Rexford Raymond Receives Marriage License
In county court the Rev. C Rexford Raymond pastor of the Union Congregation Church at Berea was granted a license to solemnize marriages. Smith and Kelly merchants at Valley View filed suit in the Madison Easterly Court against Andy Flannery on a merchandise account and were granted a general order of attachment against a crop of tobacco belonging to the defendant.
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C. Rexford Raymond
Union Congregation
Berea
Smith & Kelly
Valley View
Madison
Andy Flannery
Cold weather harms rubber tires and storage advice
The article warns that cold temperatures gradually reduce tire resiliency and cause cracking with prolonged exposure. It urges car owners to store spare tires during winter at a uniform about sixty degrees Fahrenheit to avoid damage.
In memory of Lena Rivers
In memory of Lena Rivers Asher who died Jan 7 1919. Twelve months have passed yet sorrow remains. Friends think the wound heals but the heart keeps the grief. She has gone but not forgotten. Sweetest thoughts linger at her grave. An angel took her from us leaving sorrow to those left behind. Mother father and two siblings mourn the loss.
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Lena Rivers
Asher
Potts' Gold Dust Flour Ad Prompts Grocer Question
A brief ad copy touts Potts' Gold Dust Flour as the best option and urges shoppers to ask their grocer for it. The line includes a compact call to action with a price reference of 332 6.
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Ask Grocer
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Tia Juana
Clay Lick
Lancaster
Kaiser
Dreyfus
College Hill
George Webber
Joe W. Lewis
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