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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
4
The completed Richmond census count is unchanged and official. Local officials like Census Supervisor R B Terrill and banker Waller Bennett discuss possible undercounts and the likelihood that all residents were counted, with debates on recounts and accuracy.
Attorney W B Smith argues the census is reasonably correct once taken and that government activities should end with the completion of the census. He urges acceptance of the results as presented.
Judge Shackeford and County Judge Price discuss census counts in Richmond noting possible double counts and missed residents. Bank official Turley and druggist Griggs push toward 7,000, while others contend the city likely hosts more than 6,000 people despite uncertainties.
At the Quarterly County Court session led by Judge W. K. Price, most cases were continued or settled. Dismissals occurred in Emma Chenault vs Lewis and Arthur Chenault vs Rodgers, while others like Myers & Smith vs Reams and Acorn Refining vs Million remained continued. Some matters settled or set for further hearing, with one case to be heard Saturday.
Owen Moore appears in Sooner Or Later as the second feature photoplay for the well known star at local theatres this Tuesday. The new program follows his earlier successful release and showcases his screen presence for audiences.
Selznick introduces Piccadilly Jim with great success and Soon or Later shows strong promise. Leena Owen leads in Soon or Later, hailed by watchers of screen careers. Owen, of Danish parentage, was educated in Denmark and joins from the West.
Stragglers from Madison county travel disperses as 100 plus cars gather in Lexington for the Temp lar program’s end. Richmond Commandery No. 19 registers a list of members including Monroe McKinney J N Ross Samuel Kate J B Walker Duncan Foster C H Jett and many others.
Taylorville Kentucky May 22 Jack Shields bought a hive of bees. While visiting I W Beauchamp the bees swarmed on his horse nose. The horse struggled and died from stings before rescuers could calm it. Smoking rags and kerosene failed to remove the swarm.
Estelle Hudson aged 24 of Breea obtained a license to marry. The pair were united in marriage Saturday evening at the bride's parents home in Berea.
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