Powell Named Bridge Engineer by Boggs in Louisville
Pierce Butler of Louisville will be appointed Bridge Engineer in the Highway Department by Joe S. Boggs to succeed Charlies D. Snead who has joined the government. Imports of sugar from various countries are said to be making market prices unsettled with heat noted in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Boggs
Pierce Butler
Louisville
Highway Department
Joe S. Boggs
Charlies D. Snead
Public Auction of 80 Acre Madison County Land Near Waco
Commissioner's sale ordered by Madison Circuit Court 1920 to sell 80 acre tract near Waco Madison county Kentucky at 10 30 a m July 15 1920 to highest bidder on credit six and twelve months bonds with 6 percent interest and lien on land. R B Terrill Mee Cr 3 8 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Moores
Madison Circuit Court
Waco
Madison County
Kentucky
Ity
Ed Bogie
Tom Cain
Pleas Wilson
R. B. Terrill
Fisher’s Ford Pike
Bryantsville
Danville
Lexinngton Pike
George Robinson
Frank Folger
Garrard County
W. E. Moss
R. H. Dever
G. A. Swinebroad
W. A. Dickerson
Lancaster
Insurance Policy Spares Richmond in Hail Threat
A warning of an imminent heavy hailstorm circulates. It claims policyholders with L. P. Evans Insurance of Richmond are protected, mentioning policy safety and potential damages ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Evans
Richmond
Cox Receives Missouri Senator Reed's Backing
Democratic Presidential nominee Cox welcomed a telegram of congratulations from Senator Reed of Missouri. Reed pledged support but stated he would not back the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Missouri
Associated Press
Dayton
Reed
Ifis
League of Nations
Villa and Mexico At Peace For The Present
The State Department reports the American consul at Chihuahua City advised that Villa and the Mexican federal forces opposing him have signed an armistice effective until July 15. This agreement pauses hostilities and covers the main combatants in the Mexican conflict.
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Pet Press
Washington, Tity S
State Department
Chihuahua City
Villa
Ford Acquires Banner Fork Coal Mines in Kentucky
Ford Motor Company of Detroit has purchased Banner Fork Coal Corporation properties in Harlan County Kentucky. Purchaser will assume control this week and it is understood that a payment of 1 500 000 was made. Banner Fork Coal Corporation is composed of Virginia capitalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Banner Fork Coal Corporation
Harlan County
Virginia
Walker White Dies in Paris in Personal Crisis
A Paris dispatch reports Walker White formerly of Richmond who ran a local grocery store committed death by own action in the Bourbon capital. The incident follows reports of a personal crisis impacting White in late Thursday afternoon.
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Paris
Walker White
Richmond
Bourbon Capital
Paint Lick baseball doubleheader vs Somerset
Paint Lick lost the first of a Monday doubleheader to Somerset and won the second. Various local residents and visitors are noted including Field Long of Ohio visiting relatives and A W Lackey family returning to Texas. Community members attended church, trips to Crab Orchard Springs, and the Richmond Chautauqua.
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Paint Lick
Somerset
Field Long
Ohio
A. W. Lackey
Texas
W. S. Ramsey
Rozell
North Carolina
Morris
Frankfort
Bennett Roop
Crab Orchard Springs
James Harvey Talvtolt
Logan
W. ‘Va
Coleman Arnold
Mario
Richmond
Methodist Church
Ethel
Emma
Len. Estridge
Stephen
Morris Todd
William Rogers
Edmund Ralston
B. Y. P. U. Assembly
Georgetown
Jewell Wallace
Dixie Auto Company
Curb Trimming Progress Extends to East Main Street
Work to curb and guttering advances in downtown districts with completion central on Main street. Mrs Donalson Allman and her daughter Virginia of Noblesville Indiana are guests of Mr and Mrs James Allman on East Walnut street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donalson Allman
Virginia
Noblesville, Indiana
James Allman
East Walnut Street
Democrats Skip LaRue August Primary in Hodgenville
Hodgenville Ky July 8 Democrats will not participate in a August primary in LaRue county. Ben Johnson Democratic candidate for congress in the Fourth district has no opposition and Floyd R. Miller is unopposed for circuit clerk. Only three candidates will be voted on at the August primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgenville
Larue County
Ben Johnson
Congress
Floyd R. Miller
Lightning Strikes Thompson Barn Ignites Heavy Loss
A barn in the Preachersville area of Lincoln County was struck by lightning during Saturday evening’s storm. The blaze destroyed more than 105 barrels of corn, hay, tools, and harness, with a total loss estimated at 3000 dollars and 1000 dollars insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Thompson
Preachersville
Lincoln County
Interior Journal
Hamilton Chasten Wedding of Pauline Hamilton and Jesse Chasteen
The wedding of Pauline Hamilton daughter of Mr and Mrs Thos Hamilton to Jesse Chasteen was held Monday evening at Rev A J Tribble’s home. They departed for Lexington where Chasteen works and they will establish their home.
Fishermen Await Rain to Resume Trips and Worms
Weather delays kept crews ashore after a dry spell with 20 worms noted. Now rain returns, and fishing parties form as water clears. Three women escaped from Akron jail after sawing their way out. LABORERS wanted on streets. Steady seasonal work at 40c an hour. Apply Lampston & Burks Richmond, Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron, O
Lampston & Burks
Richmond
Frequent Showers Bring Good Crop Outlook Across Region
Growers report ideal growing weather with frequent rain and hot spells aiding tobacco and wheat. Wheat harvest nears completion with solid quality. Oats and alfalfa cutting rise as labor demand continues. Local crops show strong growth after last season’s drought concerns.
If you drink coffee, you might as well drink the best
Rockwood coffee is the kind to ask for. D B. McKinney & Co. 162-11
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Rockwood Coffee
D B. McKinney & Co
Sermon Heard by All as Matherly Preaches at 3 p.m.
Those who missed the Sunday service at 3 p.m. missed a spiritual treat as Brother Matherly of the Richmond Second Christian church delivered a great sermon. Old Corinth will open for services Sunday at 7 30 p.m with a former pastor conducting.
Rucker Property Sold on Third Street for 7000
Mrs. J. P. Rucker sold her residence at Third street and Woodanml avenue to Wilson Tate for 7000 dollars. Possession will be given at once. The property was recently occupied by City Engineer Crecelius and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Rucker
Wilson Tate
Third Street
Woodanml Avenue
Crecelius
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F. H. Gordon
Ben R. Powell
Columbia Grafonofas
Aeolian Vocalion
Piayer
Geet Music
Christian Go
John W. Moores Heirs, Phtfis
Jnly
Hampton Sisters
Swinebroad
Mexico
Ford
W. W. Broaddus & Co
Purina
ANCE
Freeman Realty Co
W. B. Freeman
L. W. Dunbar
F. P. Caldwell
Citizens’ National Bank
Bolt Burns
Ruthton
Rucker Property
Dr. Chase
Jas. H. Pearson
Bluegrass
Biehleme
Koy
Bob Walker
Richmond .Wy
Harry M. Blanton
Itevidence
John Noland
Stockton
Boston
Green & Swett Co
Millers
America
Luxon Garage
Richmond, Ky
U. S. Pat
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