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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-20

Meet to Discuss Fashion Show.
The directors of the Merchants as
ISOLATION were to meet today noon at
the Chamber Of Commerce to discuss
plans for the fall fashion show and
the annual Suburban Day sales.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-20
WILL STOP CRIME WAVE.
Shoot First, Report Later Advice to
Citizens by Hutchinson ChIcf.

Citizens by Hutchinson ChIcf.
Hutchinson. Kan, July 2o.-Acting
on the advice of the chief of police,
citizens are arming themselves to pro-
tect their homes from entrance.
A crime wave apparently has
launched itself here and has resulted
in the looting of many homess The
theft of $340 from the night ticket
agent of the interurban office, who
was slugged. also has been reported.
Shoot the intruder first. report the
affair later is the word from the
police
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04
ARKANSAS DEMOCRATIC
BY USUAL MAJORITY
Townsend Ahead of Negro Candidate
Blount--Amendmsnts Receiving
Good Majorities.

Little Rock Returns from the gen.
eral election in Arkansas indicate one
of the heaviest votes ever polled.- Re-
turns were slow coming in due to the
fact that the ballot was so long and
the vote heavy.
Thomas c. McRae will be elected
govarnor~by the usual large majority.
and J. H. Hount, negro Independent
candidate for governor, is running far
behind Wallace Townsend, Republi,
can candidate. From early returns
Blount's vote will be negligible.
Amendments Nos. Is and IA have
large maiorities and although the re-
port on the amendments Is behind the
report on the state Offices, these two
amendments seem likely to carry.
The vote Is about two to one In ia,
vor of Amendment No. 15, but this
amendment is yet in doubt because a
majority Of the highest vote cast at
the election is required for adoption.
In the Third congressional district
in northwest Arkansas fillman main
tains a lead over his Republican or
ponent, John L. WOrthington.
In the Seventh Judicial district.
where there is no Democratic nomi
nee but where Judge W. H. Evans and
J. H. Means are candidates for the
judgeship, the race is very close.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04
No need TO COUGH
COUGH, COUGH!
BREAK 1T UP WITH THIS SIMPLE
REMEDY

+ Why worry along With cough?
While it is wearing itself out il is al
SO wearing you out and can easily lead
to something really serious.
For cough. no matter how deep
seated, get bottle Of NaSh's White
Pine Compound with Tar and Men
thol take it according TO directions
aud get immediate relief. This prep
aratoin contains no harmful drugs is
an old fayOrite prescription used by
hundreds and hundreds of people for
years and years. Contains such things
as White Pine bark, wild cherry bark.
pine tar, Balm of Gilead buds, blood
root, SassafraS bark and other healing
ingredients.
Nash's White Pine Compound is
highly recommended for children and
adults. In severe cases Nash's Liver
EPils should be used to keep the
bowels open. All druggists sell Nash
Liver Pills lat % cents. Sold by City
Drug Store. Arcadia. (Adv.)
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04
DEMOCRATS ADMIT DEFEAT ONLY Fly -.oURS AFTER
VOTING ENDS-GOVERNOR cox COMEDIES
ELECTION TO SENATOR HARDING.
COP RETAINS CONTROL OF u. S. SENATE
Early Returns Show That Opponents of League of Nations Are
Elected by Big Margn-Harding Celebrates His
Ffty-ffth Birthday.

+, prayer to God to make me- capable
Of playing my part" than he was to
exultation
When Governor Cox and Chairman
White made their concession such re-
turns as were coming in from rns
Western states showed a strong drift
TO Harding, and the Republican land
slide which began to take on trernen-
dous proportions throughout the East
was continuing to roll on with seem.
irely never.ending momentum.
When the Democratic concession OF
Republican victory was made there
were practically no returns In to show
the trend of voting on Congress, The
few returns at hard showed few
changes, and these were in favor OF
the Republican side. The Democratic
fight for control of the Senate showed
no signs of waning. Penrose Of Penn
sylyania Cummins OF Iowa, Wads-
worth Of New York, Brandegee OF
Connecticut and Moses Of New Hamp-
shire, the latter two "bltterenders"
in their opposition to the treaty OF
Versailles, seemed safe In reelection
by substantial majorities.
TakiLy the Republican landslide IN
the East as handwriting on the wall,
metropolitan papers, among them
those which stauuchly had supported
/ Cox and the League Of Nations is
sue, announced the election of Hard
Ing early In the evening.
Democratic managers early In the
night protested confidence that the
votes from the West would overcome
the sentiment of tie East, while the
Il 3publican manages continued to is
sse predictions OF victory.
AS the landslide in the East con
tinued to rcll down, however and the
first Indications came that 1t would
extend westward, there evidently was
some hurried communication between
Governor Cox at Dayton and the
!, Democratic managers. In New York,
for their announcement conceding the
election of Harding came out in Day
ton and In New York at practically
Tie same time,
At the same moment he conceded
the election of Harding, White also
conceded the election Of a Republican
| Congress
Senator Harding's election came on
lis fifty-hfth birthday anniversary.
1t TIE rate TIE Harding column was
srowing the Republican plurality in
New York state will be around the
unprecedented figure Of more than a
million. Now York city, normally
: Democratic, was going for Harding by
= at least half a million. The governor
ship fight continued close, with Re
/ publican managers claiming defeat oil
D Gcyernor Smith.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04

AL though Tuesday was the first time
the women Of Louisiana have stamped
thelballot, they did 1t with about as
much know how as did the men.
According to the Guardian Journal,
several negro women voted at Homer,
Of course voted the Republican ticket
without doubt.
AS an aftermath of the election two
whites were shot to death and ! negro
lynched In Florida on Tuesday as the
result OF an election riot, and several
ether negroes persisted when negro
church buildings and lodges In which
tehy sought shelter were burned. Arm
ed whites were still In pursuit Of the
negroes who had taken refuge in
swamps, according to latest press re-
ports.
Al Republican votes were cast at
Ringg0ld and for Debs. AT James
town Is voted Republican and IS
Socialist out Of "a votes cast.
Complete returns for the parish of
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04
Senator panrosa Chosen AGAIN

Senator Penrose Chosen Again.
New York Early Pennsylvania re-
turns showed Harding leading Cox, 3
to /, and Senator Penrose elected.
Massachusetts was promising Hardin"
the greatest plurality ever given a
presidential candidate In that state.
Boston had gone for a Republican for
the second time In its history, and
had given Senator Harding greater
lead over Cox than it gave Mckinley
over Bryan in 1895.
Returns from half of Vermont gave
Harding a 3-to.1 lead over Cox
Hughes beat Wilson 2 to there In
1915.
In the home district Of Charles F.
Murphy, leader Of Tammany Hall,
Harding beat Cox 2 to |, Maine re.
ported Harding leading Cox by the
largest plurality ever given presi-
dental candidate. Ohio, one,flfth
complete, showed growing vote for
Harding.
In the New York senatorial race
Senator Wadsworth was leading his
Democratic opponent, Lieutenant Gov.
ernor Walker. Senator'S Brandegee of
Connecticut and Moses of New Hamp-
shire, opponents Of the League of Ma
tons, both seemed. certain Of re-elec.
ton. Scattered returns from other
parts Of the country showed Harding
votes conspicuous in communities nor
Mally solid Democratic.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04
NOTICE TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS

. Some time ago We mailed out
statements to all who owed us for
= subscriptions to the Democrat
= The response by our subscribers
= was indeed gratifying. But there
= were some who neglected or have
= overlooked sending in their REMIT
ance, while q few other subScrip-
tons have become due since the
statements weer mailed. To thOes
= who owe, we urgently request that
you send US your remittance by =
return mail, or hand it in in per-
. son as early as possible. We ask
this for tree reasons
1st.-Because the Democrat is
your home and parish paper, and
. is worth the money.
y nd.--Because publishing a news
paper is an expensive proposition
= which requires the money.
3rd.--Because the Democrat has
= It's own financial obligations to =
meet, and needs the money.
= And unless we get the money
. within November, we shall be Oblig-
. ed to drop all from our list who =
are over three months in arrears.
= We hope that 1t will not be neces-
sary to drop single subscriber.
y y
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04

New York.--0n the face OF returns
showing the growing landslide for
Harding, Governor Cox's en- news
paper, the Dayton Daily New and
Chairman White Of the Dem cta'lc
National Committee conced, the
election of Senator Harding. \ lthout
waiting for returns from the West,
which four years ago elected Wilson
In the face CT pltIralitics for Hughes
throughout the Est the Democratic
candidate and his chief manager con-
coded that In the solemn refeTeA
dunn which President Wilson said
would decide the League OF Nations
question, American voters had pre-
forred Harding, who favored stay
Ing out to Cox, who favored $50,
Ing"
Senator Harding at his home tn
Marion said he was more given TO
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04

election which became avail
able just as went press gave the fol-
lowing figures:
Convention, 354 for; 1446 against.
Cox, 1926; Roosevelt, 1927.
Harding, 1871; Coolidge, 226
Debbs, AZ; Seymour Steadman, g.
W. T. Dietz, %.
The parish gave majority against
all of the amendments. No. 6, Con-
federate Veterans, received the most
favorable. consideration, the vote stand
ing 557 for and ga against.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04
ICE PIlNT BUILDING UNDER
COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION

The ground has been leveled, the
concrete foundation laid and hte work
of laying brick is under Roadway for
the ice plant building. The building
is Supposed to be ready for the ma
chinery by the 18th of this month.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04
Getting Acquainted.

Alma and Jennie had come from dif.
ferent towns, but we're visiting Myra,
our four.year-old. The children were
strangers to each other and rather
slow at becoming acquainted. Myra
was heard saying, "Alma, meet Jen'
nie; Jennie, meet Alma; now bow and
let's play hard"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
PUT OVER IN STATE
Majority Vote Cast Against Conven-
ton In This Parish

The constitutional convention won in
the state by a majority of 10000. This
majority was piled up principally In
the lower part of the state, the notrh-
ern teir of parishes giving strong op'
position to the convention. New Or
leans for the convention by a ma
jority Of 14,147.
Cmplete returns from Bienville are
not available but every precinct gave
a large majority against the conven-
ti0n.
Quite a few Republican votes were
cast In parts of Bienville. Quite q
number of the newly registered women
voters voted, though many who were
registered did not vote.
The following returns were avail.
:. III
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04

There's two kinds of StorekecperS in
every tOwn-the booster and the guy
that let's the other fellow bring the
crowd to town If you want to know
who the boosters are read the ads.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04
GOOD FARM FOR SALE

situated s miles north of Arcadia
This is an excellent piece of property,
consisting Of 100 acres, 100 in cultiva-
ton; six room house; two good tenant
houses. Situated on one of the main
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04

public roads out of Arcadia. For par
ticulars and price, see J. A. CASKEY,
ARCADIA, La, at Caskey & Rogers
Store. LISA.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04
This seems hardly possible now how
ever, and it will probably be nearer
the end of the month.
r.kinn Xnur Measure.

Taking Your Measure.
The things that people say ABOUT you
when you are not with thenl' MAKE up
vha, the community thinks OF you
t,va sion to consider how you are
sized up2
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04

IUEdI '''''''''-
Lacking sufficient returns ana
doubtful we're the following:
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04
cox PLEDGES HIS SUPPORT.

cox PLEDGES HIS SUPPORT.
Dayton, O.-Governor Cox, the
defeated presidential candidate,
wired his congratulations to Sen
ator Harding, the president
elect, pledging support "as a
citizen to the executive author
ity in whatever emergency might
arise"
His message, the first act Of
the defeated candidate today,
read:
in the spirit Of America, |
accept the decision Of the ma
jority, tender as the defeated
candidate my congratulations,
and pledge as citizen my sup
port to the executive authority
In whatever emergency might
arise"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-04

We have a complete line Of good
sweaters. Our prices will please YOU
--Caskey-Rogers & Co.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18
NOTICE IN PRoBATE-No. ITO

To the sheriff or any Constable Of
Lubbock County, Greeting
You are hereby commanded to
cause to be posted for ten days. ex-
elusive q the day Of posting. before
the return day hereof. In three Of the
most public places in your county,
one 81 which shall be NJ the court
house door and no two Of which shall
be In the same city or town, and al
80 that YOU cause to be published
N newspaper OF general circula-
ton, which has been regularly and
continuously published in your coun-
~. for period Of not less than
Twelve months. next preceding the
date Of the first publication thereof
once a week for a period Of ten days
previous 10 the return day hereof
copies Of the following notice
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To all persons interested in the
persons and estates Of Frances Bar
her and Nadene Barber, minors c.
r Barber has filed an application in
the county court Of Lubbock county.
TEXAS. on the 10th day Of March
4 y 1920. for appointment, as guar
dian ~ the persons and estates n
Frances Barber and Nadene Barber
minor; and praying that citation Is
sue as provided by law. citing all
persons Interested in the persons and
estates Of Frances Barber and Ma
dene Barber, minors. to appear at
The next regular term OF said court.
and show cause. II any there be. why
such application should no, be grant
ed. which said application will be
heard by said court. on the 18th day
" April. A. ID. 1920, AT the cour,
house of said county, in Lubbock.
Lubbock county, Texas, at which time
III persons interested in the persons
and estates OF Frances Barber and
Nadene Barber, minors, are required
to appear and contest said applica-
ton, should they desire to do so.
Herein fail not, but have you be-
fore said court, on the first day Of
the next term thereof. this writ. with
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18
NOTICE IN pRoBATE-No. 1877

To the sheriff or any Constable 81
Lubbock County, Greeting -
You are hereby commanded to
cause 10 be posted for ten days. ex-
elusive Of the day Of posting, before
the return day hereof, in three OF
the most public places In your coun-
~. one Of which shall be OF the court
house door and no two Of which shall
be in the same city or town. and al
so that you cause 10 be published, IN
newspaper Of general circulation.
which has been regularly and contin-
uously published in your county, for
period Of not less than twelve
months, next preceding The date OF
the first publication thereof, once
a week for a period Of ten days pre-
vious 10 the return day hereof, copies
Of the following notice.:
THE STATE OF TEXAS:
To all persons Interested IN the
estate Of Katharine Warkcntin. de-
ceased lsanc T. Pcnner, has filed an
application in the county court Of
Lubbock county on the goth day OF
February, A. d 1920, for the pro-
bate Of the will Of Katharina War
kentin. deceased, and for appoint
ment a. Independent Executor un-
der such will; and praying that cita-
ton issue as provided by law. citing
~ persons interested in the estate
Of Katharine Warkentin, deceased
to appear al the next regular term
of said court. and show cause, II any
there be, why such application should
not be granted, which said applica-
ion will be heard by said court, on
the 18th day Of April, A. ID 1920,
a the court house Of said county, n
Lubbock, Lubbock county, Texas, at
which time. an persons Interested in
the estate Of Katharine Warkentin.
deceased. are required To appear and
contest said application, should they
desire TO do so.
Herein fail not, but have you be-
fore said court, on the first day Of
the nest term thereof, this writ. with
your return thereon. showing how
you have executed the same.
Witness my hand and official seal
at Lubbock. Lubbock County. Texas,
This 18th day Of March, A. ID. 1920.
SAM T. DAVIS. Clerk,
County Court. Lubbock County. Tex
rs. 3sa
(SeaD
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18

STATS DIARY

y
Friday vent 20 pitcher show
toniie 4 seen pitcher about DIES.
aert Hand cant yet mex 20 sum OF
the things. They wns sum foxes ship
recked which diddent have nuthin
only there close q they was pritty
few The Hero bilt a FIRE n used u
ole peace Of glass 4 let the sun shine
threw Il. In the next ack he roalled
a cigarct a reich In his pocket and
pulled out box Of matches a ~
Where did he get the matchcsY
Saturday Rained hard all day a
/ wassent sorry cause ma got me
su.tu1shun a working IN The store on
Sliurd1ys Had a awe full big bis
ness on over shews on acct. Of the
rane. But they was out Of them.
sunday He'd roast pork & the
nreecher for dinner pa ast him what
salry did he get 4 the preacher
told him. ma sed after he had went
nome How can man live a Chris
tinn life on that amt Of money n
nn replycd & sed he cuddent live
emmy other kind Of life cOud he
Nonday-0ver herd pa tawkng TO
"a friend Of hizzen today He sed well
run things at are house beleave
It's a mans place Mebby he does
The only things that man runs al
are house ~ errands.
Tuesday ! was telling ma Of a
married man which was speaking or
the street today. She sed How did ]
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18

know he was married rm not blind.
lie had dandcr on his coilsg a but
tons off his coat 2 dirty ingernsles.
Wednesday pa s trying 20 ge
a job passing the Basket ~ church
| don't know why unless he wants to
pass the basket to keep the basket
from passing him Mebby. Hope he
never reeds this direy.
Thursday we went ? neybors
house 20 see there new baby which
was born las week. II WIS still very
young yet It's pa is a dentist & yet
j hasscnt no teeth yet. Mebby he
is too bizzy in his shop 10 wait on his
own famley
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18
BIDS WANTED

For handling U. s mail between
post Office and trains 9l5 and 9l6
effective April LIST. 1920. Written bids
to be made to local agent, X. +. Bay
less. before March 26th. Bond re-
quircd. ISL
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18

Jim Barnett and wife Of Olney,
Texas. have returned home after WIS.,
iting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. =.
C. Barnett and their brother. w. G..
Barnett and sister. Mrs. E. G. Bar
nett and sister. Mrs. Z. c. Simmons,
all Of this city. Mr.. Barnett is highly
pleased with our country.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18

The car you win eventually buy
Overland q. Come take ride. See
how the wonderful Triplex springs
carry you over rough roads. Texas
Motor Sales Co. 372
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18

Mcssrs. Sam c. Arnett and John
w. LeMond left in Mr.. Arnett's car
last Friday for Dallas where they
will visit for short time. They will
likely 10 from Dallas to- Houston to
attend the Southwestern Cattle
Raisers' Association. returning home
sometime next week.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18

lrr return thereon, showing how
yUu have g, eculed the same
Witness my hand and official seal.
20 Lubbock Lubbock county Texas,
this nth day Of March. A. d. 1920.
SAM T. DAVIS, Clerk.
County Court, Lubbock County, Tex
as 3S3
lSenl)
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-18

Don't suffer- A tiny bottle Of
Frcczonc costs but few cents at any
drug store. Apply few drops on the
corns. calluses and hard skin" on bot.
tom o. feet, then lift them on.
When Free1one removes corns from the
toss or calmses from the bottom Of feet,
the skin beneath IL left pink and healthy
and never sore. tender Or irriAtso
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-24
CHRISTMAS AT DuNHAM's.
All Employees to Receive Gifts-6on.
us Checks Distributed.

us Checks Distributed.
Christmas eve sees the consun-
nation OF special pre- Christmas
work by the C. A. Durham Company.
Because OF plans worked out by
President Durham, when he was I'm
the city a week ago. the one hundred
twenty FIVE or more employees OF
the company begin their Christmas
tonight, when the company's Christ
mas baskets will be distributed and
the distribution Of the employees
stock bonus takes place
Each married employee will receive
a basket laden with goose and all
the "trim,nins." together with nuts,
fruit and candy. Bachelor men and
bachelor maids have the option of a
BASKET or a merchandise certificate
to the value Of the basket
The second annual distribution OF
the employees stock bonus also takes
place. This plan permits employees
steadily employed in the service of
the company to acquire stock
on an exceedingingly liberal de-
ferred payment basis At the
end OF each year each subscrib-
er receives bonus of per cent,
not only on stock payments made,
but. on his entire subscription. This
bonus on top of the earnings OF the
stock gives an unusually high Yield
to the holders OF the stock. The ma
Jorfty of the employees have showed
their approval of the plan by becom
Ing subscribers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-24
At the Churches

The following church services ant
sermon subjects have been announced
for Sunday.
CONGREGATIONAL. Rev Il. r. Martin
Morning. The Aftermath OF
Christmas" vespers, THE Creates,
New Years Resolution
Central Church OF Christ, Rev, r.
F, Cato Morning. His Name Shall
Re Called Wonderful" evening "The
Riches OF Gods Love" Special
Christmas music Mt both services.
BAPTIST. Rev. G. w Kinsman--
Morning. "a Christmas Message: !"
evening. The Greatness Of Jesus"
Methodist. Rev. w. G. crowder--
Morning. The Tax Gatherer;" ev-
ening. THE Idea of God"
State Street United Evangelical.
Rev. s. ". Ramige- Rev E,don Ram
ice VIII preach. Morning. "The sun
day After Christmas:" evening. Past
Present and Future
Spiritualist, Rev. Eva Mccoy.
Subject, Evolution and Modern Re-
FORM"
i''h,S @i1utteIafl, rev A<tTi rem
derson- Morning. How God Fosters
His Children
Eitm Lutheran. Rev Carl Hender-
son-sundas evening, Christmas tree
and program
First United Evangelical. Rev. J. B.
Me,oy-Mornirg THE Visit Of the
Wise Mem" evening. Finding
Christ"
First Church Christ Scientist
Subject, christian Science Lesson
for Thanksgiving Day"