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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
6
Four East End women were threatened with jail by City Judge Smith after a flight and disturbance Monday night. Mrs Gentry accused two women of an unprovoked attack and hoped the threat would deter any repetition.
A Winchester dispatch reports a Madison County soothsayer who allegedly forecast the Galveston flood and other disasters claims Winchester and nearby Blue Grass cities will be destroyed on May 18. She intends to preach here, prompting concern among residents.
Commissioner will sell at public auction near Moberly Kentucky on May 19 1920 at 10 oclock the David Todd home place a 29 34 acre parcel on Muddy Creek bounded by Tom Brotherton Smith Miller Margaret Irvine and a county road. Terms require six month credit with a sale bond security and a lien to secure payment. Master Commissioner Perrill reports.
The Disciples' World Movement in Kentucky will extend the campaign through June to meet quotas. Some churches, including near Lexington, have already exceeded targets and the drive will continue in other areas. Organizers report strong statewide effort and expect credible final results.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary plans construction on Brownsville road adjoining the reservoir park with groundbreaking likely in 1912. The Southern Baptist General Convention in Washington granted 1 000 900 for general church purposes, with the school raising the remaining funds. President E Y Mullins may depart in summer to take the convention’s message to the Orient and Europe, joined by Dr J B Gambell of Dallas, Texas, convention president.
Frankfort Federal Court commissioner Charlies N. Wiard set June 1 for the examining trial of retail grocers Thomas F. Rogers and Williams C Morehouse of Lexington charged with selling sugar at an unreasonable rate.
A terse note asks if readers will attend Colonel Smith’s appearance Saturday night, indicating a local entertainment listing with minimal details.
Classified section lists 36 bargains in used cars including Buick 1918, Chevrolet 1919, and Ford models with notes on repainting, new tops, and tires. Also mentions a slightly used truck, a leather suitcase found in Lexington, and barn construction services offered by CCBM in Richmond.
Dr George W Truett of Dallas Texas speaks from the Capitol steps to thousands at the Southern Baptist convention and endorses the League of Nations. He prophesies it will come soon as God is on his throne amid cheers from attendees from several southern states.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Rookwood Coffee from D. B. McKinney and Co at 106 6t claiming coffee troubles vanish when using the product. It promotes safety and happiness through sourcing this brand.
Miss Lillian Shugars recovers from dog bite with wounds cauterized. Canton grand jury to review murder case of Dick Howell, held in Richmond jail for safe keeping. Mrs J Perlman travels to Louisville then Detroit with her mother, then Mt Clemens to visit relatives. State board of health aids at State Normal school with five representatives. new features planned. Road work resumes with better weather. curb and gutter materials in place. Thirty five states to elect governors in fall.
A brief item urging participation in the May Festival on May 20 and 21. The note references Joe and Miss Holliday's cand and suggests taking a box to the event.
Advertorial style copy touts Potts Gold Dust Flour as improving bread. urged customers to try and be convinced and to ask for the product.
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