Body of William Roy Scoville Recovered After Drowning
The body of William Roy Scoville of London was recovered around 9 30 a m Thursday by pole searchers from the Kentucky river about 60 feet from shore in 30 feet of water. He had swum with two Richmond youths early Wednesday and disappeared below Boonesboro bathing beach. Scoville’s father Ex-Sheriff William Scoville and relatives arrived to arrange funeral details and shipment home.
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William Roy Scoville
London
Kentucky River
Oldham & Rowland Undertaking
William Scoville
Boonesboro
Scoville
Hume Seeks Applicants for National Guard Hospital Unit
Dr. O F Hume recruiting a local Hospital Unit for the National Guard reports examination papers have been received. He calls all men ages 18 to 41 who wish to join or seek information to come this Friday and Saturday. The service branch shows strong interest and promising organization prospects.
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O. F. Hume
National Guard
Tax Commission Ordered Reassessment Authority Limited
Judge Stoll ruled the State Tax Commission may order a reassessment of Fayette County property but cannot exceed the original increases. Costs of the reassessment must be borne by the Tax Commission. county obligations are not affected. Several counties including Fayette and Madison oppose the higher tax assessment.
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J. 2. Goodioe
J. PL Chenault
Lexington
Fayette
Madison
Bluegross
State Tax Commission
B.C. Stoll
Fayette County
Commission
Stoll
Tax Commission
Spread of Gospel Had a Record Year
Unprecedented advance in evangelism reported at the 15th annual Northern Baptist Convention. Dr. Frederick Anderson, Newton Center Mass., chair of the American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society, says May 1 1921 to May 1 1922 marked a record year in spreading the Gospel abroad.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Northern Baptist Convention
Frederick Anderson
Newton Center
Mass
American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society
Anderson
Life's Whole Career Guided by Spirits
Arthur E. Stillwell former president of the Kansas City Southern Railroad told a New York spiritualist meeting that every mile of the 3000 miles he built was guided by spirits. He said he chose Port Arthur Texas for the terminal over Galveston on spiritual advice and avoided disclosure to prevent being viewed as a nut.
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New York
Arthur E. Stillwell
Kansas City Southern Railroad
Ife
Port Arthur
Texas
Galveston
Stillwell Guided Rail Ventures by Spirit Voice
Kansas City profile of Arthur K. Stillwell a former president of the Kansas City Southern Mexico and Orient railroad who left an insurance business after a voice told him to go to a city of bluffs. He helped build the belt railway and led two trust firms while claiming dreams of contact with the departed.
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Kansas City
Arthur K. Stillwell
Kansas City Southern, Mexico and Orient Railroad
Chicago
Bluffs
Stillwell
Portland Doctor Pays $500 for Message From Departed Wife
Dr J Allen Gilbert of Portland offers 500 dollars to any spiritualist who can relay an authentic message from his deceased wife containing a secret countersign. The bank holds the password under seal and no message yet delivered the agreed code. The couple believed in spiritualism but not the occult and aimed to test communications after her 1917 death.
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Portland
Ore
J. Allen Gilbert
Gilbert
Sir Conan Doyle
Man shoots after discovering wife with coal miner in Kentucky
George Ford of Stearns told the sheriff he shot and killed J. W. Perkins near Madisonville after finding Mrs. Ford and her two children in Perkins home. He said he had trailed the family for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Madisonville
George Ford
Stearns
J.W. Perkins
Millionaire Ward Indicted for Killing Former Sailor
A White Plains grand jury indicted Walter S Ward son of a millionaire baker on the charge of killing Clarence Peters a former sailor last May. Officers heading to arrest Ward who is at liberty on a 50000 dollar bond.
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White Plains
N. Y
Walter S. Ward
Millionire Bake
Clarence Peters
Ward
Liberty
Fish season and daily varieties at Nefi's
Daily supply of fish varieties available with dressed chickens on hand at Nefi's Phone 431.
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Nefi
Starts Fight on Booze on Ships
Washington on June 15 definite steps to stop liquor sales on American ships were started today by Representative Bankhead of Alabama. He proposed an amendment to the merchant marine bill to cut off government aid to any ship carrying intoxicating liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Representative Bankhead
Alabama
Merchant Marine Bill
Mugh Pleased At Kennedy’s HongA Proud Grand Lodge Victory
Delegates from Normal City Lodge to the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge convention in Louisville cheer the election of D. Willis Kennedy as Grand Outer Guard. The win marks a first step toward Grand Chancellor. Attendees included D. Willis Kennedy J. S. Stanifers W. L. Howe Robert L. Garrett and H. B. Willoughby. Other officers elected include White L. Moss Emil Portmann R. M. Hunter W. A. Munzing J. W. Carter J. B. Dunkie Geo Orwin and D. W. Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal City Lodge
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
Louisville
D. Willis Kennedy
Grand Lodge
J. S. Stanifers
W. L. Howe
Robert L. Garrett
H. B. Willoughby
White L. Moss
Berea College Holds Graduation for 194 Seniors
Berea Kentucky June 13 Rev Frederick Shannon of Chicago addressed the 194 member graduating class from Berea College and its departments. The ceremony led by President Hutchins took place in the main chapel at 10 45 with alumni breakfast at 7 and a reception at the president's home.
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Berea. Ky
Frederick Franklin Shannon
Chicago
Berea College
Norams
Academy
Hutchins
Mr. Shannon
Louisa
Frank P. Gunsaulus
Democratic County Committee Meets at Richmond Courthouse
All members of the Democratic County Committee are called to meet at the courthouse in Richmond at 2 o clock p m Saturday June 17th. All other Democrats are invited to join to discuss plans for state wide registration required by law. Harvey Chenault chairman and R O Moberly secretary.
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Democratic County Committee
Richmond
Harvey Chenault
R. O. Moberly
Weather warmer with clear skies tonight and Friday
Forecast calls for warmer weather and likely fair skies tonight and Friday with light winds and no precipitation expected. Residents should plan outdoor activities and outdoor work as temperatures rise into the comfortable range.
Thursday's Livestock Markets Reported Regional Movements
Cincinnati hogs steady as Chicago markets show strength. Calves bring 9.30, good cattle and lambs steady. Louisville cattle 250 slow, hogs 1,000 strong, sheep 3,500 active. ail unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Late News Notes From Around The Nation
A 19 year old Fleming county man Marvin Bailey died after being thrown from his horse. Two Windsor Connecticut children were saved from a burning home by an insurance solicitor who found them locked inside. Prof CG W Davis will not resign from Union University faculty in Jackson Tennessee as the Nashville Baptist Pastors Conference demands. Rev George O Bry an of Winchester to give the St Joseph s College commencement sermon with sixteen diplomas to be awarded. Officials deny Wall Street rumors US recognition of Mexico is imminent. Lexington Retail Merchants Credit Association formed at the Board of Commerce with 50 plus merchants. Cen tre College trustees extend Dr R Ames Montgomery s presidency from Parson s College Fairfield Iowa. West Virginia tobacco growers form to aid Burley Tobacco Growers Co operative Association efforts. Senator William L Wallace of Richmond named to executive body of National Committee on Mental Hygiene by Gov Morrow. About 4000 elementary teachers expected at summer training schools per Prof C D Lewis. Workmen uncover human bones forty five feet below the old Galt House site in Louisville. A national memorial to Francis Scott Key dedicated by President Harding at Fort McHenry. Bank Inspector Angus Francis to oversee First State Bank at Junction City after voluntary turnover. bank to pay depositors in full, troubles linked to capital impairment and reserve shortfall.
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CG. W. Davis
Union University
Jackson, Tenn
Nashville Baptist Pastors’ Conference
George O'Bryan
Winchester
St. Joseph’s College
State Department
Wall Street
United States
Mexico
Lexington Retail Merchants’ Credit Association
Board of Commerce
Centre College
R. Ames Montgomery
Parsons College
Fairfield
Iowa
West Virginia Tobacco Growers
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
Huntington
William L. Wallace
Richmond
National Committee On Mental Hygiene
Morrow
C. D. Lewis
Department of Education
Galt House
Louisville
Francis Scott Key
Harding
Fort McHenry
Angus Francis
Peaveyhouse
First State Bank
Junction City
Labor 10 Support Railroad Strike
Cincinnati June 15 Officers of the rail unions will not interfere to stop a strike of over a million shop craft and maintenance at way workers B M Jewell declared today at the American Federation of Labor convention He is president of the railway employes department and said the railway workers are ready for a test and if they decide to strike their leaders will comply The miners strike was also discussed Secretary William Green said the miners will not yield and the fight is for all organized labor with a fixed determination to go to a finish even if it means more than moral support locally.
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Cinennati
B. M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Ite
Federation
William Green
Labor Federation kills plan to amalgamate unions
In Cincinnati on June 15 the American Federation of Labor, without opposition or debate, killed a resolution proposing to amalgamate all unions into a single organization covering an industry. The action ends the bid to unify labor under one umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor
Social and Personal: Bennetts Cancel Trip
Mr and Mrs Waller Bennett cancel their trip to New Haven due to illness of Miss Belle Bennett whose condition is not favorable. Al Williams Shearer of Boone is critically ill at a Lexington hospital.
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Waller Bennett
New Haven
Belle Bennett
al Williams Shearer
Boone
Lexington
Old Timers Play Baseball At Centre Commencement
Centre varsity defeats alumni all-stars 11 to 4 in the carnival game. Camnitz pitched three innings for the alumni, Colvin played infield and on the mound, Stultz finished for alumni, and Embry, Roberts and Gregor pitched for the Colonels. Large crowd enjoyed the annual event.
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Danville
Centre
Howard Camnitz
Pittsburg
George Colvin
Ewing Stultz
Varsity
Camnitz
Stultz
George McRoberts
Colvin
Wilkerson
Coyington
Hunter
Embry, Roberts
Gregor
Colonels
Notice for Chapter Masons Work in Degrees Friday
Chapter Masons announce work in Chapter degrees Friday June 16 beginning at 7:30 p.m. All members invited. N Harber, H P.
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N. Harber
H. P. li
Open Season Ends at Logal Golf Club
The Richmond Golf Club will close the open season on Thursday the 15th. Residents pay $1 per day, visitors can obtain courtesy two week cards, and temporary locals may use a $5 monthly fee. Club finances, membership prospects, and place improvements are noted, with 130 members and ongoing enhancements.
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Richmond Golf Club
Madison County
Richmond
Elmer Deatherage
Hart Perry
Lew. Dunbar
Kentucky grants diplomas in record 215 grad commencement
The University of Kentucky awarded 215 diplomas at its fifty fifth annual commencement exercises marking a record graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kentucky
Oldham Reveals Legislative Gap On Burglar Tools
Col. Ronald C. Oldham argued in Kentucky court that a missing clause in the burglary statute leaves possession of burglar tools unpunished. He noted the amended law created harsher penalties for burglary but omitted any provision on burglar tools, affecting Tracy and others charged since the change. The issue awaits next year’s legislature for correction.
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Ronald C. Oldham
Louisville
Taylorsville
Cincinnati
Louisville Herald
Kentucky
Sclons
Frankfort
Jimmy
Richmond
J. W. Tracy
Oldham
Tracy
Boy saves life after clothing caught by fire in Stanford
In Stanford Kentucky on June 15 a boy named Josep Murphy accidentally set fire to his clothes while playing with matches. His aunt Miss Bessie Hill and John Cash smothered the flames and kept him from burning further. He is severely burned but authorities believe he will survive due to their quick actions.
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Stanford
Josep Murphy
Bessie Hill
John Cash
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Windsor
Conn
Logal Golf Club
Winchester Sun
Will B. Campbell
O. B. Crockett
J. D. Foote
Thomas Hampton
Willis Battaille
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R. P. Taylor
N. P. van Meter
Eld van Meter
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Lexington Country Club
Brinke
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