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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
5
The article notes a twelve day stretch of favorable weather boosts tobacco planting across the state. Women and girls perform most of the work due to labor shortages, with Forest Hill reporting many in fields while men are scarce. Miss Jala Wells cites widespread female labor as key to progress and potential profits amid high prices.
State Revenue office alerts Richmond taxpayers that the quarterly income tax for 1919 is due next Tuesday June 15 and urges payment by mail to ease congestion. Many taxpayers seek clarification, with some unsure if prior full payment settles the matter, while business remains generally prosperous and taxes rise with increased commerce.
United States Civil Service Commission announces a June 26 1920 examination in Richmond to certify for a fourth class postmaster vacancy at Union City and other office openings. Applicants must be US citizens age 21 or older and reside within the post office territory.
B F Cotton and family of Nicholasville along with Cot ton brothers and mother of Lagrange Mrs W J S Cotton of Jericho and Mrs A L Holsapple of Allenville NJ express sincere thanks to Madison county friends for their kindness at the funeral of W J S Cotton held June 2 at Richmond cemetery.
The Court of Appeals in Frankfort ruled Hudson and Collins of Lexington hold oil rights under John Fraley land, refuting Casto’s claim. Casto had leased mineral rights after seeking a silv er mine indicated by an Indian chief chart, but oil, not silver, is the actual resource.
Dr. H. A. Hughes, recently based in Kentucky, toured Richmond shops and remarked on the city's bustle. He noted good general health and crop conditions in his area and said he would visit Richmond more often due to its activity.
Ed Ellington visited Richmond on Saturday to discuss Bend school matters. Ada Smyth has been engaged to teach the Bend school for the coming year.
Mrs. John Bailey, a 22 year old woman, shot and killed herself in Sebree. No motive or cause for the act is known.
Frank Kavanaugh, longtime State Librarian, retires to pass the post to Grace Garrett Hendrix of Winchester, ending a 30 plus year tenure with the State Library.
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