Hamilton Sells Shelby Jett Farm in Two Tracts
The late Shelby Jett farm near Kirksville was sold by James I. Hamilton to William Arbuckle and Carl Cotton. Cotton takes 50 acres, Arbuckle 268 acres, at about 165 dollars per acre, a sharp fall from over 314 dollars earlier. Arbuckle takes immediate possession. his home farm borders the purchased tract, expanding his land in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Jett
Kirksville
James I. Hamilton
William Arbuckle
Carl Cotton
Cotton
Mr. Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Hamilton
Garrard County
Jett
Counties May Contribute to State Highway System
Frankfort March 19 Counties may fund the State Highway Department for building the state highway system within their borders the court of appeals ruled In an opinion by Judge Thomas the court refused to block Lawrence county from using 125000 of a bond issue to reconstruct the Mayo Trail The decision notes all Big Sandy valley counties have similar contributions boosting the Mayo Trail and Ohio River Road prospects this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
State Highway Department
Court of Appeals
Thomas
Lawrence County
Big Sandy Valley
Jurors to Collect February Term Funds at Court House
R. B. Terrill, trustee of the jury fund, has received the money due jurors who served at the February term of the circuit court. Jurors may call on him at the courthouse to receive their payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Terrill
Cousin Fights Over Affections Awarded $2500
A Kentucky jury in Menton circuit court awarded Floyd Washum $2,500 against his cousin Robert Washum after finding he alienated the affections of Mrs. Floyd Washum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington, Ky
Tracy
Menton Circuit Court
Floyd Washum
Robert Washum
Seed potatoes offered cheaper at Richmond Welch Co
Seed potatoes are advertised at lower prices by Richmond Welch Company, highlighting cost savings for buyers seeking bulk plant stock and agricultural staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Welch Co
Spring Millinery Showing Opens This Weekend
The millinery shop announces a spring showing of new creations on Saturday and Monday, March 19 and 21, hosted by E. Vv Elder at 662.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Vv
Elder
Easter Hunt at Estill School House Invites Community
Miss Pearl Ramsey returns to Kirksville after four weeks with sister Mrs. Charles King. Mrs. Simpson Rogers and Ada Mae Chinn of Lexington visit relatives here. Hume Johnsons move to Hellier. Charles Rogers and Aileen Williams visit Jule Rogers. Mrs. Bob Marshal visits J. Rogers. Easter hunt set for Sunday March 27 at Estill school house. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Ramsey
Kirksville
Charles King
Simpson Rogers
Ada Mae Chinn
Lexington
Hume Johnson
Hellier
Charles Rogers
Aileen Williams
Richmond
Jule Rogers
Bob Marshal
J. Rogers
Estill School
Renaker Poultry Co Buys Eggs and Sells Coal by the Ton
Farmers urged to bring egg lots for top prices. Renaker Poultry Co offers coal at eight dollars per ton delivered city, seven at yards. Contact L. O. Powers on Francis Street or Dr Pryor the veterinarian by phone 952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Powers
Francis Street
Pryor
Hugh Samuels Gets Republican Ax
Lexington Kentucky March 19 With the resignation by request of two prohibition inspectors and four enforcement agents the Kentucky division of the prohibition department undergoes its first major shakeup Inspectors Talbot Berry and T B Parnell along with agents Edward J Fitzgerald J H Hanlon William Marquette and Hugh Samuels resign amid disputes over funds and politics
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Prohibition
Kentucky
Prohibition Department
Talbot Berry
Morganfield
T. B. Parnell
Greenville
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Covington
J. H. Hanlon
Carrollton
William Marquette
Pendleton County
Hugh Samuels
Richmond
Harry Klaine
Hert declines Harding posts amid reorganization offer
A. T. Hert of Kentucky refuses to be considered for ambassador or for the government reorganization commission. In a White House letter Harding says Hert could have a diplomatic post but he chose to withdraw. Hert, a Republican from Kentucky, was active in the 1920 campaign and supported Lowden before the Pittsburgh convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. T. Hert
Republican National
Kentucky
Harding
Government Reorganization Commission
White House
Hert
Republican Executive Committee
Lowden
Chicago
Richmond Welch Co. Seed Potato Order Wins Bid
Richmond Welch Co. secures the contract for seed potatoes after bids from multiple suppliers. The selection follows standard procurement procedures and positions the company to supply growers for the coming planting season.
Dr S P Fetter Dies in Ashland Ky
Dr S P Fetter died at noon Friday in Ashland Kentucky. He was born March 19 1881 in Garysburg North Carolina. He married Mrs John C Mayo widow of a coal operator. He is survived by his widow his mother Mrs Charles Fetter and three brothers Charles M W C and R S Fetter. The Fetters built a palatial home in Ashland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
S. P. Fetter
Garysburg
N. C
John C
Mayo
Dig Sandy Valley
Charles Fetter
Fetter
Charles M
W. C
R.S. Fetter
Highest price paid on case lots of eggs to farmers
L. T. Wilson reports the top price paid for case lots of eggs to farmers, noting a 63 cent figure and indicating ongoing market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Wilson
One Man Killed When Train Hits Auto Truck
Paris Ky March 19 William Napier of Paris 60 and William Boone of Paris were badly injured when a Martin brothers truck was struck by an L and N train at Montrose about five miles from Lexington. The accident occurred about 11 oclock Friday morning as the truck headed from Paris to Avon with a load of furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
William Napier
William Boone
Martin Brothers
Place
Montrose
Lexington
Avon
Wanted salesmen for asbestos fibre roofing compound
Earn 500 to 1000 dollars or more monthly selling Hornblende Asbestos Fibre Fire Resisting Liquid Compound. Top grade waterproof and fire resisting covering for roofs and surfaces. Prospects in every building. Protected territory. Commission basis with monthly settlements. North American Fibre Products Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Fibre Products Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Richmond tobacco market average dips to 14.83
Low grade weed and late resales push the Richmond tobacco market average down to 14.83 for the season. About 7,919,916 pounds have been sold totaling 1,173,214.46 dollars. Home House sold 4,629,725 pounds for 686,593.05 dollars and Madison House 3,281,180 pounds for 486,648.42 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Madison House
Fire damages Woolworth and Ten store in Louisville
A basement fire at the Woolworth ten store on Fourth and Liberty streets in Louisville caused about 48 000 dollars in damage. Firefighters were overcome by smoke and ten people were rescued from upper-floor apartments. origin undetermined and injuries remain minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louisville
Woolworth
Fourth
Liberty Streets
Planning 10 Rebuild Schedule Discussed by Newport Board
E A Weber Newport architect met with the Cit School Board Friday to discuss rebuilding Caldwell grade school recently destroyed by fire. The board has not decided on plans but receives architect and builder input. The foundation is ready and unimpaired. Suggestions include consolidating Caldwell with Madison High to save about 1800 dollars yearly. details depend on available funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Weber
Newport
Cit
Caldwell Gradec
Caldwell — School
Madison High School
Buffalo Social News Covers Local Visits and Dance
Mrs William Harris and daughter Sallie visited Mrs Bette Powell Sunday afternoon. Hattie Hale and daughters and others visited Mrs Joe Mize and Dorothy. G W Stokely spent Monday with Bill Harris. Colonel Hale and son Jesse Hale visits. Noble Perkins and children from Richmond spent weekend with Arch White. Emmett Million hosted a dance for many youths Wednesday night with a pleasant time reported. Bettie Powell slowly improving after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harris
Sallie
Bettie Powell
Hattie Hale
Maude
Alma Cox
Mattie
Pattie Wells
Joe Mize
Dorothy
G. W. Stokely
Bill Harris
Colonel Hale
Jesse Hale
Hale
Noble Perkins
Richmond
Arch White
Emmett Million
Millinery Open House Scheduled for March 19 and 21
Valley View mayor W. E. Chase and E. V. Elder invite the public to a Spring Millinery opening set for Saturday and Monday, March 19 and 21. Chase attended business in Richmond Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. W. E. Chase
Valley View
Richmond
Spring Coats and Suits On Display At Elder Store
Our beautiful line of Spring Coats and Suits await your inspection. E. V. Elder. Private night and day classes in Gregg shorthand and touch type writing by Mrs. R. W. Harman. Call phone 973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Elder
Gregg
R. W. Harman
Sunday Inspires Italian Delegation at Cincinnati Tabernacle
In Cincinnati on March 19, two Italian newcomers led about 200 trail-hitters at Sunday night tabernacle services. Norwood High School students joined the crowd as Mr Sunday urged all to present their bodies for Christ. He punctuated the sermon with dramatic stances and jabs at fellow preachers before calling for volunteers to come forward. He referenced his war son and urged a strong spiritual fight against Satan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
United States
Tabernacle
Norwood High School
Sunday
Norwood
Mr. Sunday
Napoleon
Poe
Satan
Weather Outlook for Ohio Valley This Week
The Week's Weather Guess for Washington reports generally fair temperatures in the Ohio valley and noticeably lower temperatures than last week. A forecast with calmer skies and cooler days is expected across the region this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio Valley
Brute Taken to Boyle for Safety
Walter Cummins, 30, white, jailed in Danville for safekeeping after an attack on a school girl on a Casey county country road. He dragged her toward a thicket until frightened off by boys. Cummins was held at Liberty before being moved as farmers gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Danville
Walter Cummins
White
Liberty
Casey County
Cummins
Great Battle in Ireland Reported Near Witsdale Cork
A major clash between Irish republican forces and crown troops is reported near Witsdale in County Cork. Six crown soldiers were killed and five wounded, with attackers suffering heavy casualties as the battle continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Belfast
Ireland
Witsdale
County Cork
Crown
Illness of hardware merchant J Galvin Taylor at home
Mr. J Calvin Taylor, a well known hardware merchant, is ill at his Broadway residence. His brothers in Deland Florida Hironis and Lexington have been notified and a specialist is expected to be called today. Friends hope for his swift improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Calvin Taylor
Broadway
Deland
Fla
Hironis
Lexington
Dr Telford’s Revival in Blackey Kentucky
Dr. Telford returned from a ten day revival at the Stuart Robinson School in Blackey Ky where he preached twice daily to students and townsfolk. Twenty seven professions of faith and 12 to 14 additions by letter followed the meetings. He noted seeing a moonshine still light on the mountain nearby.
J T Coy Buys 200 Acre Farm in Scott County
James T. Coy of Kirksville buys a 200 acre farm in Scott county from Thomas Lisle of Winchester for 200 dollars per acre. He has possession and plans to rent it this year while remaining near Madison. The Georgetown area property is described as fine land and a strong purchase for Coy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Coy
Kirksville
Scott County
Thomas Lisle
Winchester
Mr. Coy
Old Madison
Georgetown
Coy
Get Your Garden Seed at Richmond Welch Co
Richmond Welch Co offers garden seeds for customers seeking planting supplies. The retailer markets a range of seed varieties and seasonal gardening products, inviting shoppers to visit for seasonally available offerings and garden basics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Welch Co
Cat Seeks Shelter for Rat in Greenburg Store
In Greenburg Indiana a Maltese cat at Christman grocery took a rat to a barrel rear as five kittens died. The cat, known as a ratter, seemed low in spirits and was rarely seen in the store. An investigation found the barrel housing the half grown rat with the cat appearing pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenburg
Ind
Christman
Lexington killer won't talk after murder
Ferdin and Sayre, linked to the March 18 killing of grocer James McHatton in Lexington, refuse to talk to police. His examining trial is set for Monday as investigators press for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Associated Press
Ferdinand Sayre
James McHatton
Garden seed in bulk offered by Richmond Welch Co
Advertisement notes bulk garden seed available at Richmond Welch Co and directs readers to Elmer Parrish at Madison Milling Co for building needs, with phone number 148 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Parrish
Madison Milling Co
Livestock Markets Report From Cincinnati and Louisville
Receipts were light with hogs 25 to 50 cents higher in Cincinnati while Chicago showed gains and cattle and calves held steady. In Louisville on March 19 cattle traded steady and unchanged for 200 head, hogs up 75 cents to top at 11 dollars, and sheep steady at about 100 head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Unsettled Weather With Showers Likely Tonight
Weather forecast warns of unsettled conditions with showers and thunderstorms likely tonight and Sunday and continues warm temperatures through the period.
Florence Burnam Honored by D A R in Washington
Miss Florence Burnam a student at Miss Maderio's school in Washington prepares for Vassar and will be one of the pages at the Daughters of the American Revolution Congress in Washington from April 18 to 25. The national congress features pageantry music and a visit from the president. Burnam's appointment comes from the national president, drawing interest from Boonesborough chapter and local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Burnam
Decker Confesses Slayings in Indiana Case
Virgil Decker, who confessed verbally to killing Leroy Lovett of Elkhart, Ind., signed a written confession saying he alone caused Lovett's death. Sheriff Moon's wife heard him quoting scripture in his cell. He said he made peace with God and planned to tell all, with authorities seeking a clearer motive beyond the claim that the devil urged the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Warsaw
Ind
Virgil Decker
Leroy Lovett
Elkhart
Lovett
Sheriff Moon
Decker
Lady Pool Champion Draws Big Crowd at Goodloe
Frances Anderson billed as the Lady Champion drew large crowds at the Goodloe pool room on Thursday and Friday. She was defeated twice by top players Emmett Blanton and Albert Powell but impressed with fancy shots and wizardry with the cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Anderson
Goodloe
Sharks
Emmett Blanton
Albert Powell
Ernst Honored With Five Senate Committee Assignments
Senator Richard P. Ernst of Kentucky will serve on five senate committees, the most for any new senator. His posts include Judiciary Patents Privileges and Elections Claims and a three member committee on Revision of the Statutes.
Kirksville High School Lyceum March 21 Evening
Kirksville High School presents a lyceum program on March 21 at 8 PM. Admission 35 and 20 cents. The event promises a program of student performances and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville High School
Our. Lyceum
Beautiful Sunset Avenue Home At Public Auction
The Freeman Realty Company advertises a splendid Sunset avenue home for sale at public auction next Saturday. The property is described as a beautiful residence in an excellent neighborhood and suitable for someone seeking a top location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman. Realty Company
Sunset Avenue
Delicious dinner at Easter Bazaar at Masonic Temple
A delicious dinner was served at the Easter Bazaar held on Saturday, March 26 at the Masonic Temple. Proceeds supported local community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
First Methodist Church Sermons This Sunday
The First Methodist Church invites attendance at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with sermons on God’s Throne and Its Center and on Learning and Teaching. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Epworth League meets at 6 p.m. Pastor W. O. Sadler leads the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
W. O. Sadler
God
Epworth
Will construction suit seeks estate disposition of Mrs Irvine
Madison Circuit Court petitions for equitable construction of Elizabeth S Irvine late of Richmond Kentucky will. Executor John W Crooke seeks court ruling on disponer provisions including home place bequest for a hospital and annual Kansas City income, with fallback to city for a public park if Medical Society rejects options. Defendants include Medical Society of Kentucky and city of Richmond among numerous family and church associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Elizabeth S. Irvine
A. R. Burnam
John W. Crooke
Irvine
Lancaster Avenue
Kansas City
Medical Society
Richi
Sal
D. Irvine White
Alice P. Walker
J. W. Wiggins
Mattie Lee Darwin
Susan D. White
Lucy M. White
D. I. White
Addison White
Shelby L. White
Susie B. Bennett
Shelby Patton
Hume Patton
Sadie G. Kellar
Richard W. Miller
Medical Society of Kentucky
City of
Richmond
John C. Greenway
Irvine Patton
Shelby W. Walker
Presbyterian Church of
Will and estate of Elizabeth S Irvine described in Kentucky probate
John W Crooke files as executor for Elizabeth S Irvine estate in Madison County Kentucky. Will made David Irvine White Sr. coexecutor who declined to qualify, leaving Crooke as sole executor. Personal property valued at 143202.7 with 20 acres lands, Irvinton residence on Lancaster avenue, and additional lot on Second street adjoining Eastern Kentucky State Normal School. Home devised to the Medical Society of Kentucky. (Continued on Page 2).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Crooke
Elizabeth S. Irvine
Madison County
David Irvine White
Huntsville
Ala
Madison County Court
J. W W. Wiggins
Mason
Richmond
Kentucky
City of
Barnes Mill
Lancaster Turnpikes
Lancaster Avenue
Irvinton
Second Street
Eastern Kentucky State Normal School
Medical Society of Kentucky
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Shelby Jett Farm
Will Arbuckle
Terrill
Renaker Poultry Co
Grvgg
Iby Associated Press
Dr. Fetter
Buffalo
Billy Sunday
Brute
Boyle
J. Galvin Taylor
DR. Telford
Blackey
J. T. Goy
Sgot
D. A.R
Madison Circuit Court
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