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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
Bowling Green Officer
Fatally Injuries Man

Bowling Green, KY, Nov. f.
George 'O'Neal, 40, near Scots
vile, was fatally shot by Sheriff
Lee Williams, Scottsville, it is al
legged. Azie Driver, 38, is in the
Allen county jail. 1t is alleged
that the two men drove into
Scottsville with four gallons of
whisky. Charles Williams, deputy
sheriff, ordered the men to stop.
O'Neal ran and hid in a barn.
Driver surrendered. Sheriff Will
liams went to the deputy's assist
ance when, it is alleged by the Of
fcer, that O'Neal snapped pistol
several times. Sheriff Williams
fired and the load tok effect below
O'NeaPs heart.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
SOLID SOUTH
is SHATTERED
Tennessee In Harding Column
With Oklahoma-rlorida
Turns Republican
(By ASSOCIATED Press)

New York, Nov. 4-Tennessec
has swung INTO the swelling re-
publican column, shattering the
democratic traditional Solid South
Her shift coupled with a similar
upset in Oklahoma, assured Hard
ing 800 electoral votes against 127
definitely in the Cox column. But
Is seats in the electoral college
are in doubt, divided among Ari-
zona, Nevada, New Mexico and
North Dakota.
The republicans have secured
254 seats in the House of Repre-
sentatives to 131 for the demo-
Gratis and four for other parties.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
Huns Like Result

Berlin, Nov. 4-'The presiden-
tial election confirms the political
death sentence of President Will
son, which already had been pro-
nounced on him after his moral
and physical collapse at Yer
sailles." This was the comment
today of the Berlin Zeitung An
Mittag. This comment concern
ing the American election is said
to summarize German public and
official opinion.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
TAMPERlNG WITH BALLOTS
in MOUNTAIN COUNTIES
Complete Returns Show Beckham
Wins By 1000, But Searcy
Claims 1t For Ernst -
(By Associated Pross)

Louisville, Nov. both sides
the claiming the election OF 4 I'm
tied States Senate rim Kcn.noky
today. De 'ic ,,a:ic hcadquar.cr.
are claiming tire election OF J. c
w. Beckham Y 2,oCO or what
they term complete returns o!
their own.
Republican Chairman Searcy
claimed the election or Ernst by
several hundred more.
The Louisville Times today
says Democratic headquarters are
making fraud charges. 1t says
word from Harlan and Perry
counties indicated ballots are be-
ing tampered with.
Louisville, Nov. A3136 pre-
cincts out of 3226 in Kentucky,
give Hading 442,332 votes; Cox
454.655. In the Senatorial race
3OS1 precincts out of 1926 in Ken
tucby, give Ernst 431,S22; Beck
ham 443,1l1
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
FATHER And SON
KILLED IN WRECK
Threa Dead and Several Injured
at Delrnar, South of Rich
mona on l.. & N.

Wednesday night shortly after
9 o'clock, while rushing to the
scene of freight wreck on the
L. & N. at Delmar, IL miles south
of Richmond, Track Foreman G.
L. Hamilton, of Whites Station,
and Sonny Maupin, colored, track
employe, were instantly killed and
Thomas Hamilton, son of the for
mer, sustained injuries from
which he died at midnight, when
their gasoline-propelled car col
jlided with portion of the disa-
bled train A number of other
workmen, who were on the train
when the fatal collision took place
were more or less seriously injur-
ed.
With the clearing away of the
second wreck, the gasoline ca1
was found to be in running order,
and Thomas Hamilton was rushed
to the Berea hospital, where he
died soon after midnight.
John Cochran, son-in-law of
Mr.. Hamilton, also employed on
the track, was seriously injured,
being cut about the head and
shoulders, as was a colored en-
ploye named Jenkins. Two other
men on the car escaped. with less
es injuries and were able to be
taken to their home at Farris
town.
When news of the second acci-
dent reached the crew of the
freight train, they went to the as.
sistance Of the men who were
hurrying to their own aid. 1t was
fund that the elder Hamilton was
dead, as was Maupin, they having
been instantly killed. Others
were working with them as wei
as young Hamilton, who, though
seriously injured, was still alive,
and was hurried to the Berea hos
pital. He died at 1880 O'Clock
Thursday morning.
Delmar, the scene of the wreck,
is II miles south of Richmond
and as a result, the track was
blockaded for several hours. Some
of the cars were SO badly damaged
that they were drawn to the side
of the track, while the remainder
of the train was pulled into the
SWITCH The accident occurred at
the south entrance of the switch
at Delmar. The report was sent
to Whites Station and, according
to reports, the men hurryir~
the rescue, are said to have been
informed that the accident t.
place at the north end of the
switch. This is said to be the
cause of the hand car being at the
south entrance Of the switch and
going at a rapid rate of speed es-
tinated at 80 miles an hour. It
is also claimed there were no sig
nal lights shown by the freight
crew and this is also reported as
having attributed to the cause.
None of the freight crew were
reported injured
The wreck, which, it is believed,
was caused by car wheels split
ting" the switch at the southern
entrance, was one of the worst in
that vicinity for years. The train
was heavy one, it is said, and
fair Roadway when the accident
took place
The Hamiltons were well
known workmen, having been
employed by the railway company
for a number of years. Local
empoyes of the railroad professed
to know but little of the accident
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
Fiscal Court Session

Routine business characterized
the regular meeting of the fiscal
court Wednesday, Judge w. K.
Price presiding. He reported the
allowance of the regular monthly
claims, and that the condition of
the county as far as the court was
court was concerned. was good.
Road work is being continued as
well as other improvements.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
NICE RENT FOR FARM

The Freeman Realty Company,
of Richmond, which is renting
some valuable town and country
property as we'll as conducting
sales, rented the Ben Reeves
farm to Edward Moore this week.
The rental figure is $1,000 per
year. This farm contains 800
acres of land and is located about
eight miles from Richmond.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
DIR. MUELLEN TONIGHT

DR.. Wander MueIIen VIII speak to-
night at the Baptist church at Z
O'clock on "The Old landmarks" He
brought great message last night to
those who gathered to hear him at
the Episcopal church. You will miss
something that you cannot afford to
miss if you fail to hear these great
inspirational addresses. Tomorrow
night he will speak in the Methodist
church on .Atrophy." His last adj
dress will be given in the Christian
church Sunady night.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
Slaughter Reported
Arrested At Witchits
(BY Associated Press)

TBy ASStICIaItU ITGSSJ
Glasgow, KY, Nov. a 4-Tom
Slaughter. charged with robbery
of the Peoples Bank at Cave City,
and whose whereabouts at the
time of several other Kentucky
bank robberies took place, will
probably be inquired into, since he
was captured at Wichita, Kansas,
according to word received here.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
TOBACCO MEMS MEETING

Plans are being made Cor the meet
ing of the tobacco producers at Lex
ington the first of the month, since
there will be representatives from
the five states representing the asso-
citation recently formed. The opening
of the sales season is expected to take
place about this time and there will
be much activity.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
Centre Gets Bonus

Danville, KY, Nov. 4-Presi-
dent Garfield received check
for So, 500 from the Harvard Ath-
letic Association. Harvard had
already given Centre $1,000 and
the additional sum makes a total
of $500, or double the sum the
contract called for.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
Foreign Election Comment
IBy Associated Press

Paris, Nov. MANY newspap-
ers in this city are giving great
prominence to the American cleo
ton. Editors are unanimous in
remarking the election clearly
condemns the policy of Wilson
and believes the result will in no
wise prejudice Franco-American
friendship.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
Wcman In Oklahoma
Choice For CONGRESS
CBy Associated Press


Oklahoma City, Okla, Nov. 4
Miss AlicesRobertson, republican,
who came to old Indian Territory
behind an OK cart more than 90
years ago, with her missionary fa-
ther to teach the Indians, is the
choice of the voters in the Second
Oklahoma district for Congress
on the face of returns received to-
daY.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
pALMER AND COAL CASES

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. Federal
Judge Anderson today notified At
torney General Palmer that tPalmer's
Connection with the case against 125
miners and operators would be inves-
tgated when the case was called in
the federal court here November g..
No intimation as to the nature of
the Investigation was given.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
Clothes Burned OFF

Princeton, KY, Nov. EMrs.
Mack Morse. of this place, was
the victim of a severe accident in
which she sustained severe burns
when her clothing became ignited
from a burning newspaper. Near
ly all of her clothing was burned
from her body.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
What London Thinks

London, Nov. 1.-The Daily
Mail says the result of the United
States presidential election is a
story of the most pitiful of all
failures in the execution of task
nobly conceived.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
Last Opportunity To
Help Polish People

The response to the appeal for
clothing for the Polish people has
been a most generous one. Nine
large bags are ready now to be
sent to Newport News, the ship
ping place. Two are being held
open today and tomorrow for
those who wish to contribute.
Please overhaul your old trunks
and send articles to the Racket
Store.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04

TURKEYS-We will be in the
market for turkeys delivered at
Richmond every day from No
vember 8 to November II. Tele-
phone No. ii, Paris, for prices.
Chas. S. Brent & Bro, Paris,
Ky. 261-270
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04

The Red army is said to have 5o.-
900 deserters who are trying to es-
cape the clutches of the army officers
and get into other countries
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04

If you want good coffee re-
member that you want lockwood
you'll never go wrong if you
} stick with lockwood. d. B. Nc.
Kinney and Company. 26t
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04

Frauds are charged, even in Chi
cago. You can hear anything nova
days.
S. G. Nelson has moved from Lau-
rel street to his new home on Halle
Irvine street. Na t&<i
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04
RELEASES SUGAR CONTROL

Washington. Nov. 4.-President
Wilson's proclamation today removed
the last vistage of government con-
troll over sugar, effective November
Is
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04

Fair tonight and Friday;
change in temperature.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-04

TODAY'S LIVESTOCK MARKETS
Louisville, KY, Nov 4.4Cattle 300;
active; hogs 1900; strong; sheep 100;
steady; all unchanged.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04
Baptist Church Conference
Holds Interesting Meeting.

OnSunday morning at the con-
ference of the Baptist church several
interesting announcements were
made, and recommendation from
the Board of Deacons presented.
One was the announcement that the
cost of the new parsonage was
$11, 900, deduction of two hundred
fifty dollars being made when city
water works sare~installed. - 2,
One recommendation was that an
adding machine be purchased for the
financial secretary, Mr.. George F.
Minis, to facilitate his work. Another
was that the church adopt the rota-
tion system of electing deacons, the
present deacons who have served.
some of them for many years, retir-
ing the second Sunday in March and
new deacons being elected at that
time to hold Office for two years only.
This recommendation came from the
Board of Deacons themselves at the
suggestion of the pastor who had
been accustomed to this plan in other
places he had served which is also
the custom in many large and infu-
ential churches.
Mr.. E. j. Norris who had acted as
the efficient clerk of the church since
the death of Mr.. Robert H. Minis, re-
signed and Mr.. E. E. Padgett was
elected as clerk.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04
Sherlock Holmes is Coming.

To those who witnessed the per-
formance at the Edgefeld Theatre
last Friday evening will no doubt be
pleased to learn that the manager
has again secured an exceptional
combination trio for the Edgefeld
Theatre at $50 on Friday evening.
Sherlock Holmes, the Wonder Dog,
who has the intelligence of human,
and who can add, subtract and multi
ply, and who will delight you and
your children by doing this at your
will. In connection with this wonder
full dog, an attraction of equal merit
Razarie Bogina, an Accordionist who
has been featured with the New York
Follies and has spent considerable
time in making records for various
phonograph firms, will appear. Fur
ther, "THE MELTING POT" play
which has attracted worldwide at
tention, will be shown. The time and
place to see this wonderful combined
attraction is at the Edgefeld Thea
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04
Program of Armenian and Sy-
rian Relief Meeting at Bap-
tist Church Wednesday
Night February IL.

Prslude-Baraca Orchestra
Mr.. T. B. Greneker will preside
over the meeting.
Devotions-Rev. G. w. M. Taylor
Vocal Selection, "Be Not Afraid, u
Solo and Chorus Miriam Nor.
ris, Mrs. R. G. Lee, Messrs. E. j.
Norris and j. G. Holland.
"The Cry of the Children"-Ned
Nicholson.
Hymn-"While the Days are Go
ing BY"
Introduction of Native Armenian,
Dr.. R. G. Lee.
Address, ga Martyred Nation
N. A. Boyajian, A. B., B. S.
Hymn, Glow Firm Foundation" ;"
Benediction, Rev. L. A. Peatross.
The Methodist prayer meeting will
be called off that all may attend this
occasion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04
Valentine Party.

On the evening of Friday, Febru-
ary thirteenth, at eight o'clock, there
will be Valentine Party in the An
tioch schoolLouse to which all pa
irons and friends are cordially in
vited.
AS the object of the party is to Sc
cure funds to buy much-needed geo.
graphical globes, there will be an
admission fee of fifteen cents for
adults and ten cents for children
over six year old.
For small sum valentines will be
sold by pretty girls; post office will
be ready for mailing them and letter
carriers will see that they reach their
proper destination.
Some of the OLD Valentine Day Gus
toms will be observed, including liv-
ing valentines in dainty costumes.
These alone will be worth the price
of admission.
The tenth grade of the school is
the executive committee of the occa-
sion: Misses Elizabeth and Lucille
Brunson, Ruth Quarles, Ola Gardner,
Zola Walker and Mr.. Dabney Tai
bert.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04
Col. and Mrs. Edwin Folk En-
terrain.

Col. and Mrs. Edwin Folk enter
tanned with a delightful bridge party
on Thursday evening of last week.
The interior Of the home was a
striking contrast to the cold winter
weather without-big fires made
comfortable the brightly illuminated
rooms-and the genial hospitality
of the host and hostess was reflected
in the gay spirits of the happy guests.
Nine card tables were arranged in
the living and dining rooms for pro-
gressive bridge.
Mrs. ]. W. DeVore's score was
highest for the ladies and she was
presented with a box of bonbons.
Mr.. Herbert Smith carried off the
honors for the gentlemen, winning
a useful leather bill wallet.
Mrs. Belts Cantelou won the
amusing BOBBY, proving that often
the cards, not the player, determin.
the fortune of cards.
After the pleasant games were
finished, Misses Ida Filk, Miriam
Norris, Mamie Dunovant, Marge
Tompkins, Elizabeth and June Rains
ford served elaborate refreshments.
The first course of turkey, dress
ing, chicken salad, sandwiches, cram
berry jelly and crackers with coffee
and whipped cream, was followed by
strawberry, caramel and vanilla
block cream with pound cake.
Col. and Mrs. Folks charming hos
pitality will linger as a pleasant
memory OF the winter festivities.
MRS. P. M. FELTHAM.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04

tire, February 9th at 9:30. A warm
and comfortable theatre awaits you
where you can enjoy this attraction at
ease.
On account of the Lyceum number
the same night, and at the same the
atre, we had to change the hour to
$3.50 so that everybody would have
the opportunity to see this attraction.
Be on hand at 8 $50 Friday nig..t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04
Dozier Tompkins Celebrates
Fifteenth Birthday.

On Friday evening at 8 o'clock
there was a great stir in Buncombe
and merry hustle of excitement when
the younger set were making ready
to attend the birthday party of Do
zierT ompkins who is favorite with
his comrades at school and play.
The young people were assitde in
their entertainment by Misses Mar
jorie Tompkins, Elizabeth Rainsford,
Snow Jeffries and Gladys Rives.
Rook and other games were play
ed and at the close block cream was
served.
The presents the host received
were enough to fill his wardrobe for
many day. May he have many hap
py returns of this delightful day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04
Woman's Christian Temper.
ance Union.

Tuesday afternoon at a o'clock
about a dozen members of the w. G..
T. U. made their way through rain
and mud to the home of Mrs. Eva
QUITS where the meeting was to be
held.
The ladies were met at the door
by bevy of merry young girls, Isa-
bel Byrd, Lille Holston, Helen Mich
olson, Gertrude Thurmond and Caro-
lyn Dorm who ushered them into the
reception room where hot coffee and
cream was served.
In the parlor Mrs. ] w. Stewart
read the 18th Psalm and America
was sung. The first chapter of the
Woman Voters Manual was given
by Mrs. Tillman and, perhaps the
women of Edgefeld will become en-
|lightened in many matters of govern
ment by the time they have the bal
lot thrust upon them. AS greatness
lis sometimes thrust upon willing re-
cipients, this privilege will be well
coined by women who wish to use it
for the sake of Child Welfare, pub
lie health, education, temperance,
and sobriety, purity and a higher
standard of citizenship.
An article on law enforcement by
William Jennings Bryan was read
and arrangements planned for the
Frances Willard meeting at the Meth
odist church fifth Sunday night in
February when Rev. G. w. NJ. Tay-
lor will make the address.
The year books were distributed
and envelopes for the budget as rec
commended by the National W. C. 7.
u. =
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. w. F. McMurrain March s.
At the close of the program, jelly
with cherries, whipped cream and
waters were served. Several visit
ors were welcomed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04

picture painted especially
Bracke vvidy fail horrible suffering
the children Armenia and adjacent Peace
blessed and America
gtful
ons of Belgium France still Thousands children
death by starvation at the it is estimated that 100000 adults
250000
danger Of death by starvation exposure
The Near East Relief Madison Avenue New York. is at present the
only organization giving aid suffering still
the reaching Of than small Of the stricken people
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04
Items From Sweet Water Com.
munity.

The, former Hardys correspondent
had had istsef In i che Ipsper East b+weeiKi
asking that someone write up the
news of the community. We are not
in the Hardys community but in an
adjoining one.
We have beautiful new school
house about one mile north of Sweet
Water church, and very nice school
with an enrolment of about fifty
pupils. The two teachers are Miss
Marjorie McKie of the Hardys neigh
borhood and Miss Mary Waters of
Johnston. Miss Waters is a very Iowa
Bile young lady and has won host
of friends since being in our commu-
nifty. Each day we miss the face of
our little schoolmate, Mae Mealing.
Her sweet disposition caused all who
knew her to love her.
We are sorry to learn that Mr.. J.
B. Hatcher's family have the "flu."
We are glad to welcome into our
community the families Of Mr.. Nor
gan and Mr.. Bacon.
There is very nice Sunday School
at Sweet Water. The church is
thinking of calling DR.. Thayer for
two services month instead of one.
The weather for the past week has
been cold and rainy, but l am glad
to say it does not make our sand-beds
muddy.
Mr.. C. M. Burkhalter is in New
York City studying Electrical En-
gineering. He wrote his brother that
the weather is extremely cold up
there.
Mr.. Martin Hightower has recent
ly moved from our community over
on the Martintown road to Mr.. Hugh
Harrison's.
Mr.. G. W. Hightower has left our
community and gone to Augusta
where he is engaged in the automo-
bile business. We wish him much sue
cess. We hear that orange blossoms
are budding for him.
Mr.. ]. A. Mathews of North Au-
gusta visited his mother, Mrs. Anna
Mathews, Sunday.
Mr.. ]. A. Crawford of Augusta is
visiting relatives in this section.
Mr.. L. S. Stephens is building a
beautiful new home near Sweet Wa
ter.
DR.. G. w. Bunch who was so Sc
riously injured by tractor engine
about three weeks ago is still in a
very critical condition.
A. M.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04

Continued from page four.)
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04
ia on Friday.

ia on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Crouch and Mr..
John Suber went to Saluda on Thurs
day to see their father, whose home
was burned the evening before.
There was scarcely anything saved,
and Mr.. Suber carried no insurance.
Mrs.O. D. Black and Miss Zena
Payne attended the Golden Wedding
celebration of Mr.. and Mrs. M. w.
Watson at Ridge Spring on Monday
afternoon. These two were warm
friends of their parents.
Mrs. j. B. Haltiwanger of Charles
ton is visiting her daughter, Mrs. w.
IF. Scott.
Misses Antoinette Denny and Ella
Jacobs contemplate a visit to Cuba,
with party of friends, during the
coming summer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04
'he ouinlne That Does Not Affect The Head

Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BROMO QUININEis is better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature Of E. W. GROVE. 25c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the friends and
for their kindness during
the recent sickness and death of our
daughter and sister, Mrs. Alvin Bry-
an.
PARENTS and SISTERS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-04

FOR SALE: One cypress tank, $50
gallons capacity. Good condition.
F. F. RAINSFORD,
Trenton, S. c., R. F. D. /.
2-d2t