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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Bryan Wants Dry Congress.

Mr.. Bryan's paper. The Commoner.
is making a determined fight for the
election Of dry" Congress. 1t is
questioning all the candidates of var
dous parties on the liquor problem
and publishing their replies. The
question submitted is whether or not
they will stand by the present enforce
ment law and oppose any increase in
the alcoholic content and any weak
ening Of any other provision of the
law.
Mr.. Bryan argues that both presi-
DENTAL candidates being wet" the
safety of prohibition lies In q dry
Congress which will, first, refuse to
pass any wet bills: second, viii pass
nny necessary dry bills, including ap-
Dropriations tor enforcement over the
N6t6 or d wet President.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
MeekIenbura Farmers Firm

Observation-Disclosures that the Neck
lenburg county branch Of the Ameri-
can Cotton Association is the most
vigorous farmers organization ever
formed in Mecklenburg county was
furnished by the fact that courthouse
full of farmers assembled at 10
o'clock morning and spent until I
o'clock talking over phases Of the cot
ton situation. Unanimously they do
cided not to SELL cotton for a cent less
than 40 cents a pound up to Novem-
her and for an additional cent on
the Accent price each month there
after.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Colby Without Authority.

Atlanta. Cain reply to her pro.
test that women were not permitted
to vote. in the Georgia primary Sep
tember 8. Secretary of State Colby
has informed Mrs. Mary McLenson Of
Atlanta that he has no authority to
take any steps in the matter.
Mrs. McLenson, a pioneer Georgia
sunragist, made this announcement on
receipt of telegram to the secretary.
She had telegraphed him on the night
OF the primary that had been refused
permission to vote.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
General CIean.tlp

Rock Hill.-Health conditions in
Rock Hill remain up to the standard
maintained during the past several
years and the city health officials are
now exerting every effort to prevent
the mosquito from getting the upper
hand. The month Of August was one
Of almost continuous rain and with
luxuriant growths OF weeds soaked.
IN connection with numerous stagnant
pools left in the bitches and gullies.
the mosquito had an hfeaE breeding
spell the past week.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
COTTON CROP DETER|0RAT|NG
Loss Of Six Per Cent Shown Between
: Condition Existing In The Month
OF July and That of August

Saluda.-B. b. Hare, agricultural
statistician Of the bureau Of crop esti-
mates United States department Of
Agriculture, has issued his report on
the condition of the cotton crop by
counties. The condition of the crop
over the state, according to the report
on August 25 was II per cent Of nor
NAL, as compared with n per cent on
July 25 and 70 per cent June 25, 1920.
and 81 per cent August rs, 1919.
The condition at present indicates
yield OF about 225 pounds Of lint
per acre and total production Of ap-
proximately 1.295,OOO bales-that is,
the final out turn will be larger Or
smaller according as conditions here
after are etter or worse than the aver
age. Total production last year was
1,422,O0O bales, while in 1918 it was
100000 bales and 1887 900 aIes in
1917.
It will be observed that deteriora-
tion during the past month is decided
ly greater where boil weevils are
numerous than in other sections, t
being particularly noticeable in Aiken
Barnwell, Bamberg. Hampton, Collie
ton, Jasper. Beaufort, Charleston, Dor
chester. Berkeley and Orangeburg
counties.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
ESch Meeta Defeae

Milwaukee, Wis Representative
John J. Esch of La Cross. co-author
with Senator A. B. Cummins, OF Iowa,
Of the recently enacted railroad bill.
was defeated for denomination from
the. seventh district, according to re-
turns compiled by The Milwaukee
from statewide primary.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16

Pittsburg, Pa. - Consideration Of
President Wilson's refusal to reopen
the conference of the joint scale COM
mittee of operators and miners to re-
consider the anthracite wage award
will be the principal subject at II
meeting OF the legislative board Of
districts No. I, z, and 9, to be held
"as soon as possible" according to a
statement by Philip Murry, interna-
tional vice-president Of the United
Mine Workers of America
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Sunday School Convention

York.-One Of the greatest meet.
ings of Sunday school workers ever
held in York county was held at Beer.
sheba Presbyterian church, six miles
northwest OF York, the occasion being
the thirteenth annual convention of
the York county Sunday School asso-
citation. More than 500 delegates regis
tered at the convention, including
seven pastors, .27 superintendents and
Is teachers. It. Is thought that at
least as many more failed to register
on account OF being unable to find
saats
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Rock Hill School Opens

Rock Hill.-The city schools began
the 1920 session with an increased en-.
rollment Of 249 over the opening day
in 1919 Brief exercises were held st
each Of the five schools in the dis
trict. after which regular work was
entered upon. There were 1902 stu
dents present for the first roll call, as
against 1858 last year. The girls
outnumbered the boys by % there be.
ing TAT boys ano 765 girls. In every
school there was an increase in en-.
rollment. superintendent Burts stat
ed there were S without seats.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
convioted Of Murder

Greenville.-Clin Hawkins, a young
mountaineer, was sentenced by Judge
]. w. Devore in court of. general ses-
sions, to die in the electric chair on
October 1st. Hawkins was convicted
Of the murder Of William Morgan.
Morkan's death was the sequel to the
Staying Of a negro woman by Hawkins.
two days prior to the date upon which
he killed Morgan. According to the
testimony, while drunk. Hawkins fired
into truck loaded with negroes, kill
irg q woman.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
May Escape Influenza

Washington.-There have been no
indications OF a return Of last years
influenza epidemic this winter. the
Public Health Service announced
Each year, it was said, between No
vember and May a number of cases
are reported. but experts OF the ser.
vice do not expect the disease to be as
widespread or as virulent this year as
in 1919.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
,LstvIa Gives Guarantees

WArsaw.-Letvis has given the ne
SOVIET: SOVIET g .as n.ss''a ls.a;.
bolshevik peace delegation will go to
Riga to meet Polish representatives,
Prince Sapieha, Polish toreiga minis.
ter. was notified by George Tchitche-
rim. Russian bolshevik minister of
foreign affairs.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
$4,000 Officers TAUGHT

Neutrality-suspicious. than 1900 mer-
chant marine officers have been grad
uated from the shipping boards train
ing schools since their establishment
three years ago and II per cent? Of
the graduates have been licensed for
service at sea records Of the boards
recruiting service show.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Gardiner Paid q Ransom

Fullerton, Calif.-W.A. Gardiner.
American citizen kidnapped by the
bandit Zamaro in the state of Jalisco,
Mexico, obtained freedom through
payment of a ransom and not by es.
cape as reported previously. accord
ing to friends of Mrs. Gardiner.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Gtoljttl In Dilemma

Rome.-Belief exists in political cir
cles that an agreement which will end
the conflict between Italian metal
workers and their employers, which
resulted in the occupation of more
than 400 plants by the men during the
last week, Is imminent. 1t is pointed
out that Premier Giolitti must leave
Hor AK les Bains, where he will meet
Premier Millerand of France.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Carrier Pigeon Service.

= Dublin.-Dublin Castle has had so
much official mail for London inter-
cepted by Sim Feiners that officials
hre reported to be inaugurating a
carrier pigeon service. A large con-
signment of army pigeons has arrived
dn Dublin and more are expected. The
flight to London is roughly 500 miles
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Coast to Coast Air Mail

Chicago.-An extensive daily coast
to coast air mail service was begun
when planes left Ave cite, for points
across the continent.
One plane will leave each morning
from New York with mail for San
New York, and from Chyenne. Wyo.,
New York. and from Cheyenne. Wwo..
to San Francisco, one from Salt Lake
City to San Francisco. one from Chi
cago to San Francisco every day ex-
cept Sunday, and one from Chicago
to New York every day except Mon
day.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Have Marrow Escape

st. Matthews.-Misses Ella and
Frances Wannamaker, with a party
Of friends, came near meeting with q
serious accident when t?e car in
which tnsy we're travelling turned
over and landed them in a ditch on
the roadside. The party had just left
town and were near the limits pn good
road. In some way the car left the
straight and narrow path Of the high.
way. In striking the drain on tho
roadside. the car careened turning
the occupants out into the field.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Pjttsburu Not in Dancer

Washington.-The armored cruiser
Pittsburg. aground in the Baltic sea
three miles Off the Courland port of
Libau, is in no Immediate danger"
although several sections of her dou-
BILE bottom are flooded with water,
the navy department was advised.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Gossetts Want New Trial

Abbeville. Judge Ernest Moore took
trial in te Gossett case argued before
him by consel for defense. Bonham
and Price Of Greenville, stating that
he would render a decision in the
next few days. Jurors Luther Bolts
and ]. F. Gilbert were examined as to
their statements before trial. Bolts
denied the wording Of affidavit while
Gilbert said that he had forgotten but
probably made the statement Damn
a married man who will go out with
a single girl"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16

Mineola, N. Y.-Trans-c continental
air mail service to San Francisco was
ofhcially inaugurated when r. G.
Page, plotting an airplane specially
equipped to carry 400 pounds Of mail
started his westward fight at $3.50
O'Clock.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Reds Leave HrudieszoH

London~Russian bolshevik forces
against the Poles southwest
Of BresLitovsk have evacuated the
city Of Hrudieszow, 80 miles west of
the Bug river. under pressure from
Polish troops, says an Official state
ment issued in Moscow.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
The Rea. NIne.LlXer

Houston, Texas.--For the tenth
time within the last year. M. L. Gran,
berry was officially pronounced dead
by physicians at the municipal hos
pital here. On nine previous occa
aions the man came to life" after
said he had expired and
several times was all but buried.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Cox 10 In Montana

Havre, Montana. Governor Coz,
democratic presidential candidate. got
his first glimpse of Montana when he
entered this state on his western tour
He left Minot. N. D., early and will
speak at Havre and Great Falls.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Poles Extend Their Lines.

Warsaw.-The Poles have extended
their lines southeast OF Brest-Litovsk
along the Kovel railroad and have oc.
cupied Wielkoryta, Malyorypa and
Mieiniki after some fighting. The
boisheviki In attacking the Poles IN
this sector used nine armored cars,
which were captured.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Tom Watson 10 Nominated.

Atlanta, Ga.-Thomas e. Watson
received the democratic nomination
for the United States senate from
Georgia on the face of unofficial and
incomplete returns from 143 Of the
155 counties in the state.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16

st. Paul. Minn.-Following close on
the heels Of Governor Cox, his demo
cratic opponent, Senator Harding, re-
publican candidate for president. had
busy day before him on his arrival
In st. Paul from Chicago.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
No Trace Of Slides

San Diega. Calif-All traces Of re.
cent slides in the Panama canal have
been removed and the channel of Guile.
bra cut is being widened and deepen.
ed, according to word brought here.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
DIzzIness Of MacSwiney

London.-Lord Mayoro MacSyiney,
I Cork, who is incarcerated in Brix-
ton prison and has been on a hunger
strike since Augut s12, passed a very
bad night and complained again Of
dizziness, according to a bulletin.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16

New York.-Modification of the VOL
stead act to permit the sale Of light
wines and beers would ultimately de-
stroy the entire prohibition amend
ment, William G. McAdoo. former Sec
retary Of the treasury, declared.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
France Payino Loan

New York.-Another installmcnt Of
$4,000,O00 in gold from France arrived
on La lorraine. making q total of ap-
proximately $2o,OO0.000 in gold ship
ped here by France to be applied to
her half share of the $500.0O0.O00 An
glo-French loan maturing October Is.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Will Go To Parla

Asheville. N. Cdr. Charles L.
Minor expects to leave here the latter
part OF this month for Paris, as dele.
gate to the National Tuberculosis
congress, the association meeting in
the French capital. October z.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
KIM Visits Victims

Pisa. Italy.-King Victor Emmanuel.
with his suite. who came to this city
Immediately after he received news Of
the earthquake in this vicinity, wen!
to visit districts In Tuscany, which
were affected by the shock.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Short crop Of Tourists

Paris.-France Is distinctly disap-
pointed because Of the number Of
American tourists who visited the
battlefelds this Summer was far be.
low expectations. She had been led
to expect more than 1000, 600 visitors.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16

New York The Arbuckle Sugar
Refining Company reduced their list
price of fine granulated sugar from
I'll to 10 cents pound. All refiners
in the market now are quoting this
price. but most OF the demand still is
being supplied by second hand deal
ers at IA to IA 1.2 cents.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
First Woman Contractor.


Boston.--In addition to being the
Arst woman in Massachusetts, to run
for a state office, Mrs. Alice c. Cram.
OF Boston choice Of the Bay State
democrats for state auditor, has the
distinction Of having been the first
woman general contractor.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Something Of q Blow

New York.-The nomination OF
Thomas e. Watson to succeed Hoke
Smith as United States senator from
Georgia represents something of a
blow to the democratic party" George
White, chairman of the democratic
national committee. stated here while
discussing the southern primary re-
suits.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
PAYING income Taxes.

.Washington.-More than 6,600000
Arms and individuals are paying in.
come taxes this year, according to fig.
ores made public by the bureau Of in.
ternal revenue. These figures also re.
veal that practically 100000 taxpay.
ers already have paid their income
taxes.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Lecture Bureau Approved

Peking. China.-The Peking gov
ernment has approved a proposal
made by the minister Of education for
the establishment Of lecture bureau.
American and other foreign educators
will be invited to lecture.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
A SINKING Of The Earth

Berlin.-The seismographic station
at Jera suggests as the possible cause
OF the Italian earthquake sinking Of
the earth along the mountains border
ling the Gulf of Genoa. Experts there
say It indicates Q MASSIVE caving
zone In the earth's crust.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
5000 Cholera Deaths

Tokio.-Fifteen thousand choleor
cases have been reported officially
from Korea. with six thousand deaths,
in the present epidemic.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Several Hundred Killed

Rome.-Several hundred persons
lost their lives in the earthquake At
Fivizzano. and many more were in
jured. according to a dispatch to The
Tribuna from Massa.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16

Mexico City.-Bertie C.. Johnson, 3
British subject, who was KIDNAPPED
by Pedro Zamero at Autlan on Au-
gust 10, escaped from the bandits is
on his way to Guadalajara under es-
cort OF government troops,
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Famous Tree Has Fallen

London.-A famous old mulberry
tree in North London. under which
LA ears ago it is said the American
Declaration Of Independence was
first read in this country. has fallen
under the weight Of its age
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Nothing Known Of Bonds.

Atlanta, Ga. - Postoffice inspectors
here said they had no reports as to
amount Of bonds, reported to have
been from $4,000 to 100000. taken
frorl Il registered pouch on a South
ern railway train September 9.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Mail Plane Wrecked

Elkhart. Ind. The Chicago-New
York United States mail plane driven
by Lieut.. Riddelsbarger was wrecked
in landing in corn field near here.
The pilot was not injured.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Suit for Rreech of promIse

Lincoln Neb.-Rose Gelfand is su-
ing William Epstein for $4,000 be.
cause under pretense Of changing it
he took the engagement ring he had
given her and then told her he did not
intend to marry her. Both are Of the
Jewish faith and held a public en-
gagement ceremony August 8 at Lin.
coin.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Close Oteen hospjtaJ

Asheville.-The ger eral army hos
pital at Oteen, near here has been
ordered closed as an army hospital,
and the patients transferred to the
hospital at Denver.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
unfiIIod Steel Orders

New York.-Unflled orders held by
the United States Steel Corporation
in the month ending August 81. total
ed 10.S05,03S tons as against 11,118,-
1853 in the month ending July 81.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16

Berlin.-Privy Councillor Won Hum
bolt has been appointed German am
bassador to Peru. according to an
nouncement here.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Greeks Land at IsmId

GreekS Land at IsnId j
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES transports OF
Greek troops have landed at Ismid.
on the Gulf OF Ismid, 55 miles south
east Of Constantinople, and are re-
placing the British forces. according
to advices received.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
French Loan over.subscribed

New York.-The new 500 100000
year 8 per cent French government
loan was over-scribed and subscrip-
tion books were closed in an hour j.
P. Morgan & Co.. syndicate managers,
announced.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Serious Shippino Situation

Tokio.-Depression in the shipping
business in Japan has become so seri-
Gus that the government has dispatch
ed officials to Kobe and Osaks, the
great shipping centers. in search Of
remedies.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Oldest College for Women.

New IOrleans.-The Ursuline OoE
aege Of New Orleans, which recently
observed its 192nd commencement. is
the Oldest institution in America for
the education of women.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
az Persons We're KjjIed

Berlin.-Twentyt three persons were
KILLED at the artillery depot at Marien-
.sel, near Wilhelmshaven, when two
and large number Of
munitions sheds were blown up
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Bids for AirpIane Service.

Bids for AirpIane Service.
Washington.-Bids were opened at
the posto1fice department for airplane
service between New York and At
lanta via Washington, Raleigh. N. c..
and Columbia, 8. c.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Victim Of Motor Truck.

Macon, Ga.-Judge Dupont Guerry,
~. one Of the best known lawyers in
Georgia. and judge of the city court
OF Macon. was run over and killed by
= motor truck.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16

Johnston.-The farmers OF south
and east Johnston celebrated Labor
day by the shipment of large bulk
Of tobacco to Timmonsville. as there
are no warehouse facilities here AS
yet. in which to handle the sales. To-
bacco Is a new crop here and this is
the frat experience of the farmers
with the weed.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16
Anti-Red General Killed.

Anti-Red General Killed.
Sebastopol. - General Piev, COM
1nanding the first cavalry division Of
General Wrangel's army, was killed
before Kahovia while leading a de-
tachment in storming attack on the
<,ifv
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16

Greenville.-That the recent rail-
way rate increases are so great as to
imperll the growth and development
of commerce in the South. is the sub
stance of a letter received by John A.
Russell, chairman of the wholesale
bureau Of the chamber of commerce
from Fairfax Harrisan. president OF
the Southern railway.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16

One Hundred Villages Destroyed.
Florsnce, Italy-More than 100
towns and villages were destroyed or
badly damaged in the district north of
this city.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16

Aiken.-That the right Of suffrage
is not a novelty for enthusiastic
young and middle aged women but
commanding the serious attention of
all ages was shown here when Mrs
Charles Randall, 80 years, old, pre-
sented herself to the registration
board at the county court house and
qualified
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16

Greenville.-At the end Of the last
OF three days of the registration
boards schedule for the registering
OF voters for the general election In
Greenville the score stood 1906 wo-
men and 100 men. Contrary to Gus.
tom, the men evidently awakened by
the action Of the women on previous
days, turned out In numbers which
more than doubled those of the two
preceding days.
or the women registered only 1e
were negroes. each having qualified
On the educational requirements.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1920-09-16

Charleston.-The women Of Char
lesion turned out early to register,
there being in four hours and a half
129 suffragists enrolled from wards
in the city and several from the rural
precincts. The first woman register
ing was Mrs. Adelaide r. Jurs, so
years Of age, who was accorded this
honor by early comers. after they had
held an informal election Of their
own and voted for her unanimously.