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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
8
Evangelist J. B. DeGarmo and singer Sam Elsey conclude a revival in Valley View after a week of gospel outreach. Many locals joined the church. more are expected. Final services Sunday include 11 AM 3:30 PM and 8:30 PM with DeGarmo preaching and Elsey singing.
A storm near Mouth of Cedar struck a tree at Robert Adkins home as chickens gathered beneath. Lightning split the hen, likely killing it, after Adkins fed the flock. A local note mentions the event observed during the week. A separate line notes a movement for woman suffrage in Itlay.
Million and Leer shipped seven car loads of hogs and three double deckers of lambs to Cincinnati and Jersey City. Hogs bought at 17 to 19 cents a pound and lambs at 13 to 16 dollars per head, with dozens of named producers supplying hogs and several individuals supplying lambs.
A series of deed records shows Geo L McKinney selling 20 acres to May J Noland. W H Parks transfers include 81.23 acres for 1850 and 4 acres for 1600 to Wm Holton Park. Master Commissioner transfers 25.15 acres for 1383.26 to H E Anderson. Dorcas Jane Phelps to Parrish 130.45 acres for 3900. Jas J Neale to S Ny Moberly 20 acres for 10000. Angeline Cornelison heirs to Albin Cornelison 78% acres for 7072.85. Clay Blakeman and Burdette Doley 73.69 acres for 4421.40. Town parcels in Berea sold to Mrs S T Balton for 1. Joe F Ballew to M S Arbuckle lot in Richmond for 7125. Shelton Parks et al to Elihu Parks lot in Richmond for 240. Elihu Parks to A H Thomas lot in Richmond for 250.
Menominee Michigan June 23 a one armed man demonstrated the Lloyd loom and officials announced a cable deal sending $250000 for rights to use the machine and a new production method. The device speeds weaving for baby carriages furniture and baskets and will employ returning heroes in Australia and later in a large factory to aid wounded soldiers.
The article notes a return to lower postage rates on July 1 as ordered by the Postmaster Stockton. Postmasters must stop selling 2 cent and 3 cent stamped cards at end of business on June 1919 and redeem any remaining 2 cent or 3 cent cards at face value if they are genuine.
Burdette Ramsey of Paint Lick purchased Bonnie Castle two tracts from Hughes and McCarty at 245 per acre, paying a premium over previous prices. Other sales include J S Hocker and Wm McCormack buying 26 1 2 acres for a rise of 10 per acre, Col Swinebroad buying John Fogarty farm at 235 per acre for subdivision, and James Hamilton with James W Smith subdividing W R Cook farm near Danville. Also notes the death of Captain Buchanan, a Madison county native who lived in Carthage, then Washington.
Eva Roberts thanks friends for loyalty and help during her Lexington Herald contest. She says she feels repaid by their interest and faithfulness and signs the note cordially.
George B. Manager promotes the up-to-date store at 1746p offering ladies tailored work as a specialty. The advert emphasizes quality service and modern styles to attract female customers.
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