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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
2
The Daily Register publishes authorized candidate notices for the August 6 primary and November 8 general election. Democratic candidates include D Willis Kennedy for Representative in Legislature and Joe P Chenault for County Attorney.
The Richmond Daily Register lists annual and short term subscription prices for readers inside Kentucky and elsewhere. Rates show one year outside Ky at 4.00 and in Kentucky at 3.00 by mail, with six month options priced accordingly.
Obituary notes the death of Alex Pearl Settle formerly of Madison at age 80 after years of infirmity. Born February 18 1840 in Laure county he practiced law in Berea before moving to London eleven years ago. Survived by widow Belinda Bales and nine children with brothers and a sister. Funeral held at Pine Grove cemetery.
Notice states a special registration will be held at each precinct in Richmond between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. for those who did not register for the November election or who moved precincts to obtain a certificate of removal. All names must appear on registration books to be eligible to vote.
Rev J R Parkes conducts revival services at Doylesville Methodist Church this week. He recently returned from Asbury College Wilmore and attracts large crowds.
Porto Rico yam potato plants now set for extra fine eating and keeping quality. Plants by express at $1.50 per thousand. Prepaid mail 500 plants $1.50, 1,000 plants $2.50. Parker Farms, Moultrie, Georgia.
Kearniey Adams 27 son of Andy Adams and Elizabeth Cain 21 daughter of H J Cain, both of Magoffin county, married at Richmond. Tinsley Eversole 28 son of Clark Eversole and Esther Blanche Lawson 20 daughter of John Lawson, both of Madison county, married at Richmond June 8.
The security police in Halle and central Germany monitor citizens and treat strangers as suspicious. An Associated Press correspondent was repeatedly arrested and cross examined as police fear Bolshevik activity, noting the communists outnumber them ten to one. The reporter’s interviews with leaders and a chauffeur were questioned before authorities were convinced no propaganda occurred.
The City of Richmond Board of Council schedules a June 7 1921 vote at all regular polling places from 0 a m to 4 p m to decide if the city shall incur an indebtedness of 80000 50 for a new school building and possible improvements to the colored school. The plan includes six percent interest and a sinking fund to retire bonds over twenty years with tax levies to cover interest and principal.
Mrs Elizabeth Miller leaves Judge Baldwins court in Chicago claiming her fourth husband William Miller stole her diamonds and kept twelve other wives. She repeats Um through and says she has learned her lesson, noting her last husband opened her eyes.
In Benton Harbor Michigan on June 8 training camps are forming for Benny Leonard world lightweight champion and Sailor Freedman of Chicago for their July 4 open air arena bout. Ike Bernstein directs a corps of workers two weeks before the bout. Chicago reports team golf growing in popularity on courses here but rare on most American links with each player using a distinct club.
On the first day of the Redpath Chautauqua the Oceanic Concert Company presented versatile singing and instrumental performances. The group showcased refined artistry and strong technical skill in a program described as unusually varied for the event.
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