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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1922

Page

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Madison County Farm Bureau Organizing Mission Underway

A Madison county meeting at the Richmond courthouse outlined steps to form a county Farm Bureau linked to the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation. Plans include extensive publicity, posters, windshield stickers, booklets, moving pictures, and community meetings to recruit members and establish county, state, and national levels. Temporarily, T. D. Chenault presides with Chas. H. Jett as VP and T. H. Collins as secretary treasurer.

Madison County Court House Richmond Farm Bureau State American Farm Bureau The United States Geoffrey Morgan Kentucky State Farm Bureau Louisville Taylor Madison County Farm Bureau T. D. Chenault Chas. H. Jett T. H. Collins

Pike County Man Must Die In Chair

The Court of Appeals affirmed the Pike County death sentence for Dave Brown for the killings of James Itrumfield and his infant child in a domestic dispute. Brown is scheduled for execution in the electric chair at the Kentucky State Prison in Danville.

Pike County Associated Press Irankfort Dave Brown J Ddyville Court of Appeals Pike Circuit Court Brown James Itrumfield

More Railroad Wages Are Got

A strike vote of about 1,200 to 1,600 railroad workers will be held by unions affected by the Railroad Labor Board wage reduction order. The vote is to be completed within 30 days. The board ordered a wage cut of seven cents an hour for railway shop mechanics and nine cents for freight car men, affecting roughly 400,000 shop workers and totaling about 60 million dollars a year. This follows a prior 50 million dollar annual cut in maintenance of way employees.

Cincinnati United States Railroad Labor Board Chicago Federal Railway Labor Board

Says It Means Strike

Cincinnati June 6 The new wage reductions for shopmen ordered by the Federal Railway Labor Board will intensify dissatisfaction with railway labor conditions and lead to an immediate strike vote due June 30, says Bb M Jewell head of the shop crafts unions visiting for the strike conference. Jewell calls any reduction unjustified and unreasonable.

Cincinnati Federal Railway Labor Board Bb. M. Jewell Jewell

Louisville to Have Izaak Walton League

Anglers in Louisville and vicinity will meet June 9 to formalize a Louisville chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America. A constitution may be adopted, members enrolled, and officers elected. The league, founded in Chicago in January, aims to protect fishing fields, enforce game laws, and reach 500000 members in its first year.

Associated Press Louisville Zaak Walton League of America Izaak Waltion League Featute Chicago The Red

Turley Returns Home from Taylor County Tobacco Farm

John Turley reports he has finished five acres of tobacco in Taylor county and is home for a short stay. He says the crop was set out in fine shape and looks good.

John Turley Taylor County

Stanford Man Sells Cattle Here

T. W. Jones of Stanford, a leading cattle dealer, has been in Lincoln and nearby counties for several days disposing of about 250 head of light cattle he drove from Stanford yards. He received from five and a half to six and a half cents per pound, selling in lots to local buyers.

Stanford T. W. Jones Lincoln

Potato and Pea Pairing Elicits Lifelong Preference

A speaker explains a lifelong habit of eating mashed potatoes with peas. The mix pleases them and helps keep sauce on the knife, reflecting comfort with a traditional plate.

Highway mileage and 1921 road construction in Bourbon County

The State Highway Commission maintains 25.9 miles of highway in Bourbon County. In 1921, 4.4 miles of road were built in this county.

State Highway Commission Bourbon County

Corning Oil Up Pittsburg, June 6

Corning Oil announces a price shift and market activity. The note references increased 15 cents a barrel and quotes a price of 2.05 for scrap iron, rags, and bones, with Kennedy Produce a barrel company offering to buy them and a contact phone number 45.

Corning Oil Associated Press Pittsburg Kennedy

Whisky theft at federal building in Louisville

Federal officials report 25 cases of whisky stolen from the federal building in Louisville Kentucky. Prohibition enforcement officers seized the liquor and stored it there, with the loss estimated at 25 cases.

Associated Press Louisville Federal Prohibition Enforcement

Morvich Versus Snob II Eyed for Carlton Stake Showdown

New York June 6 The prospect of a Morvich versus Snob II matchup emerged as Morvich is aimed at the Carlton stake at Aqueduct on June 17. Snob II's entry is uncertain, but if he runs and wins the Belmont classic next Saturday a meeting between the rivals could occur later, a first in their three year old campaign.

Associated Press New York Morvich Benjamin Block Snob II Cosden Carlton Aqueduct Snob

Lillian Russell Succumbs To Injury

Pittsburg June 6 Lillian Russell Mrs Alexander F Moore longtime star of American comic opera and noted beauty died at her home here after weeks of illness traced to a shipboard accident during a voyage from Europe. She was violently thrown in a storm and gradually declined, with physicians reporting she had passed the crisis two days ago. Funeral likely Thursday.

Associated Press Pittsburg Lillian Russell Alexander F. Moore Europe

Legion Band Concert Thursday Evening Delights Listeners

Another Legion Band concert is set for Thursday evening in the band stand. The first concert of the series last week drew a large crowd to hear Richmond's splendid musical organization.

Legion Band Richmond

Kentucky 12th Judicial District Officials Named

Charles G. Marshall of Shelbyville serves as judge of the 12th judicial district of Kentucky and B. Kinsolving Jr. of Shelbyville is the commonwealth attorney. The district covers six counties.

Charles G. Marshall Shelbyville Kentucky Ir. B. Kinsolving, Jr

Lost Poland China boar from Mrs. Jake White’s farm

A spotted Poland China boar is missing from Mrs. Jake White’s farm. Reward offered. Contact Richard Cobb Jr at 1312p or call 546 J.

Poland Jake White J. Richard Cobb, Jr

Grit Frazier Dies at 25 After Tuberculosis Battle

Crit D. Frazier died at 2 25 a m Tuesday at his father C C Frazier’s home on Estill avenue after months of suffering from tuberculosis contracted in France. He was 25 and survived by father C C Frazier four sisters Mrs C C McCown Mrs W M Irvine Miss Leona Frazier Miss Crickett Frazier and brother W O Frazier. Funeral plans will be announced later.

Crit D. Frazier C. C. Frazier Estill Avenue Frazier France Army Hospital Denver Colo C. C. McCown W. M. Irvine Leona Crickett Frazier W. O. Frazier

First Dance at Boonesboro Beach Announces Season

The Boonesboro Beach season opens Thursday evening June 8 with new managers Messrs Johnson and Gray arranging a large event. A seven piece orchestra will perform and R E White will serve lunch at intermission.

Boonesboro Beach Messrs Johnson and Gray R. E. White Opera House Chicago

Ferry Petition Seeks New Kentucky River Crossing Permit

Walter Brandenburg files in Madison county court for permission to operate a ferry across the Kentucky river from College Hill pike terminus to Clark and Estill counties. He asks Henry Merritt to show cause why the privilege should not be granted. Merritt allegedly runs an unpermitted ferry in violation of the law.

Kentucky River College Hill Pike Clark and Estill Counties Madison County Walter Brandenburg Henry Merritt Merritt

Missing Witnesses Delay Dixon Trial in Wiley Murder Case

Five absent prosecution witnesses caused the postponement of the trial of 13 defendants charged with complicity in the murder of mine owner L. B. Wiley in Henderson. The case resumes in Dixon on July 17 as warrants are issued for the missing witnesses.

Associated Press Henderson, Ky L. B. Wiley Dixon

Back Taxes Sought On Mrs Irvine Estate Involving Huntsville Property

W O Mays state revenue agent through Harry D Kremer files suit in county court against John W Crooke executor of Elizabeth Irvine estate for back taxes on 35 shares in Dallis Manufacturing Huntsville Ala and 44 acres of land valued at 18450 with 100 percent penalty and 20 percent revenue agent penalty. Suit delayed as attorney A R Furnam travels in Europe.

Elizabeth Irvine Richmond W. O. Mays State Revenue Agent Harry D. Kremer John W. Crooke Huntsville Ala Irvine Mays A. R. Furnam

Wills Probated in County Court Two Wills In Probate

Judge J D Goodloe presided as two wills faced probate. Ellen V Gibson left most of her estate to her sister Mary Miller in a holographic will dated September 16 1920 with Mary Miller named executor without bond. William C Fish named sons E F Fish and son in law Joe F Mason as executors without bond dated January 9 1919 and provided $5 000 and their Breck Avenue home to his wife with the rest split among children subject to advances. R C Covington Sr and R C Mason were witnesses. Part of the estate for W S Fish who is deceased is placed in trust for his widow and children until the youngest reaches 21.

J. D .Goodloe Ellen V. Gibson Mary Bates Miller William C. Fish E. F. Fish R. C. H. Covington, Sr R. C. Mason W. S. Fish

Four New Voting Precincts In Madison County

Four new voting precincts created in Madison County to ease election congestion after women’s suffrage. Court order specifies boundaries and will be published in the Daily Register within 10 days, informing affected voters of changes.

Madison County Daily Register

Kennedy Produce Co Buys Obsolete Farm Binder Mowers

Farm owners urged to stop letting livestock suffer from old binder mowers and loose scrap iron. Kennedy Produce Co will buy those items, offering removal or payment to truck away dangerous equipment.

Kennedy Produce Co

You can beat the Volstead act with our beer

L. N. Restaurant run by Mrs J R Shaw promotes a beer claimed to have a kick, encouraging customers to drink it as a workaround to Prohibition. The note highlights the proprietors and venue in a bold sales pitch.

J. R. Shaw

Weather Outlook Calls For Continued Warm Skies

The forecast shows generally fair conditions with continued warm weather through tonight and Wednesday. No rain is expected and temperatures remain above average across the region.

Tuesday's Livestock Markets Cincinnati and Louisville Reports

Cincinnati prices show hogs up 15 cents, calves 10.50, lambs 14.50 down, cattle steady. Louisville cattle 250 head slow and unchanged, hogs 1200 head up about 0 cents, tops 10.80, sheep 5 to 6.50 higher, lambs 4 to 10.50.

Cincinnati Louisville

Harding seeks $428000 deficiency for tax refunds

Washington June 6 President Harding asked Congress for a deficiency appropriation of 428000 to refund taxes illegally collected during the fiscal year ending June 3 1921.

Associated Press Washington Harding Congress

Burley Tobacco Growers Plan Wide West Move

Near 500 new contracts in a week were reported by the Field Service Division of the Burley Tobacco Growers Co operative Association with 486 contracts total. James A. Dixon noted 187 contracts in Huntington district, as the campaign expands into western West Virginia and eastern Ohio, prompting county organization. Warehouse takeovers are proceeding with value agreed without arbitration, while crop prospects in 1922 show modest gains and early planting benefits. Directors set a regular monthly meeting at 620 South Broadway.

Lexington Burley Tobaco Growers’ Co-operative Association William Collins Manzer James A. Dixon Huntington W. Va Field Service Division Dixon West Virginia Ohio Burley Gallia Lawrence Cio Ralph Barker Ripley Georgetown Peebles West Union Brooksville Augusta Vanceburg Grayson Mr . Barker E. M. Mansfield Carrollton Mansfield Adair County Green County Greensburg Association South Broadway

For Sale McCormick Blue Grass Seed Storer

For sale one McCormick blue grass seed storer in good repair. No other details. Contact Z. T. Rice at 127.

McCormick Blue Grass Z. T. Rice

Woman deputy gets bad man in London Ky

Daisy Mathews a 45 year old special deputy sheriff secured Frank Helton after a week’s pursuit. Helton pled guilty to moonshining and related charges and bonds totaling about 3000 were posted so he could return home to support his starving family. His trial is scheduled for October.

London Daisy Mathews Hiram Johnson Frank Helton Helton Matthews Mrs. Matthews

Earl Combs Leads All In Batting In A A Season

Earl Combs of Richmond in Eastern Normal ney with Louisville tops the American Association batting list at .444. The rookie has appeared in 12 games, 27 at bats, 5 runs, 12 hits. Cavet of Indianapolis ranks second at .428. Combs added a single as pinch hitter to lift his average above .444 in Sunday's paper.

Earl Combs Normaney Richmond Louisville Cincinnati Enquirer Combs Cavet Indianapolis

Bank gains big from tobacco payout in Lancaster record

The Peoples Bank of Paint Lick tied to R G Woods saw deposits swell by more than 60000 from the Burley tobacco growers payout on May 20. The boost equals over one eighth of total money paid in Garrard and Madison counties that day, with almost all former depositors in the bank belonging to the Burley Tobacco Growers Association Lancaster Record.

Peoples Bank of Paint Lick R. G. Woods Burley Garrard Madison County Peoples Bank Burley Tobacco Growers’ Association Lancaster

Body of Mrs. Margaret Tyler Arrives for Burial

The body of Mrs. Margaret Tyler, 74, widow of late Matt Tyler and former resident, arrived in Mt. Sterling Ky. today from Grainger Washington for burial. She died at her Grainger home and had lived here until a few years ago.

Mt. Sterling Ky Margaret Tyler Grainger Washington Matt Tyler

Commencement Address At Erlanger High School

Professor Grinstead of the Fastern Normal delivered the Erlanger high school commencement address to a nine member all male class. The topic was cited as cdiy Minded ness.

W. J. Grinstead Fastern Normal Erlanger High School

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Farm Bureau 10 Madison Great Agricultural Federation Brooklyn Asociated Press Izaak Walton Turley Balkan’ Nations Alexander of Jugowleata Marie Rumania Grit Frazier State Revenue Laurel County Mrs. Tyler Prof. Grinstead Erlanger Hi
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