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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
GOV. DAVIDSON
Holds Highest Chair In
Oklahoma.

I, IS interesting news here 70 know
that Hon. Z. L. Davidson, a former
Garrard county man. but who for
several years has made his home in
Oklahoma. has for the last week oc-
cupiei the Governors chair in that
state. in the absence u Governor
Robertson. who at present is in San
Francisco. and Lieut., Governor Trap
is also out Of the State
By virtue Of Mr. Davidson's posi-
ton as president protein Of the sen.
ate. the governors mantel falls upon
his shoulders
Our good old Paint Lick friend.
Mr. z. N. Todd. who has been from
the state thirteen years has the fol
lowing to say Of his recent visit 10
the State House. where he called upon
Governor Davidson:
Oklahoma City. Okla, July ?. 1921.
The Central Record.
Lancaster Ky.
Dear Record
Today went TO the Governors
office to call on Oklahoma's chief ey-
ecutive. the Hon. X. l.. Davidson. |
thought your readers would be glad
70 know that Bob Davidson is the
present Governor OF Oklahoma. Gov.
Robertson Is in San Francisco, Lieut.
Gov. Trapp is IN Kansas, so President
Protein Of the Senate. X. L. David
son Is Governor. | said 20 him:
When we were in school together at
Lancaster | did not know that
would ever call you governor. but
possibly | may be in Oklahoma long
enough to see you sit in the Cover
nor's chair four years" He smiled
complacently.
Some Of my Garrard county
friends will be interested in knowing
that after working for the federal
government thirteen years. as Civil
Engineer. I resigned three months
ago TO come to Oklahoma as Assistant
State Highway Engineer. I find a
large number of Kentuckians in
Oklahoma. My brother. John A.
Todd. with seven grown sons lives in
the north eastern part of the state.
| have met a dozen or more kentuc-
kians in Oklahoma City. Although l
have not lived in Kentucky for thir-
teen years | enjoy every issue Of the
Record. Last year was at my old
home at Paint Lick to vote both In
the primary and November election.
So sill call myself Kentuekian.
Sincerely,
Z. n. Todd
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
HUSBAND
KILLS SELF
After Seriously Wound
ing Wife.
Tragedy Near Paint Lick.

Paint Lick and the surrounding
community was severely shocked last
Thursday morning when IL became
known that James Lawson. a promi.
nent and well-to-do farmer living on
the Walnut Meadows pike had in
stantly killed himself after seriously
but not fatally wounding his wife. to
whom he was married about six
months ago.
A 80 caliber rifle was the weapon
used, two bullets being fired nto his
own body. causing instant death.
The first bullet fired at Mrs. Lawson
entered the body, penetrating the
lung
Should Mrs. Lawson recover she
will owe her life to her g.year-old son
Marshall Bolton. son by a former
marriage. who. after his mother had
escaped the home. having been shot.
followed her almost a quarter % a
mile away from their home. where
she fell from the loss Of blood. then
went for aid, which was found at the
farmhouse Of BILLY" Jones, half
mile away The child raised the
alarm. after making his way TO the
farmhouse. and the unconscious body
Of his mother was soon lifted with
tender hands and hurried TO the hos.
pital at Berea. where an operation
was performed Thursday morning in
an effort 20 save her life The bullet
had not been recovered.
After the escape Of Mrs Lawson.
who. u Is believed. was shot through
the window of her home. after getting
away from the house. Lawson turned
the weapon upon himself and fred
two shots IN his left breast few
inches above the heart II is belived
he was in the yard. searching for his
wife. and finding her gone. decided 10
Kill himself. The body was found by
a searching party about o'clock on
Thursday morning in patch OF
weeds in the yard Of his home. Law.
sons body was found lying face up
ward with the rifle across his left
arm. He was apparently not injur-
ed otherwise. This statement is
made as the result Of reports emana-
ting from the Lawson household and
which are borne out to a certain ex-
tent. Mrs. Lawson has been in such
a serious condition that she has been
unable TO give any version or ac-
count of the tragedy whatever
AT this writing she is reported bet
ter and has a fair chance Of recovery.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
GOVERNOR cox
Nominated On 44th,
Ballot.
ROOSEVELT HIS RUNNING MATE

James " Cox. three times COVER
nor % Ohio. was nominated for the
Presidency early Wednesday morn
ing by the Democratic national con
yention in the breakup ~ one Of the
most prolonged deadlocks IN the his
tory 81 national political parties:
Il took forty four ballots TO make
the choice and Il was not until the
thirty-eighth, when Attorney General
Palmer withdrew from the race. that
he long succession Of roll calls show
ed any definite trend
In the turnover u the Palmer dele
gates. Cox gained the advantage over
William G. McAdoo. his rival for the
place since early IN the balloting and
that advantage never was lost.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
Call Meeting.

Mayor John NJ Duncan has called
for meeting Of the taxpayers Of the
city Of Lancaster. to meet with the
City Council next Monday night at
the county court room. to discuss the
Electric Light question. which seems
very vital and important question
at this time A short term contract
has been drawn and will be submitted
to the Council soon and Mayor Dun.
can is anxious to have an expression
from the taxpayers Of the city. be-
fore II comes up before the Council
for final action.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
Foley Reunion.

One Of the most delightful affairs
Of the season was the Foley Reunion,
given Sunday. June 29th. at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs Nose Hutchins at
Berea, in honor Of Ms. Hutchins par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. =. r. Foley Of
Haekley, II being Mr.. Foley's SO
birthday.
At noon a delicious and beautiful
dinner was served In the afternoon
pictures were taken Of the entire
crowd, as souvenirs Of the happy oc-
easion. Forty relatives were in at
tendance, and by all present the en-
joyable day that was spent will long
be remembered as one Of the hap
pest events Of their lives. and wish
for GRANDMA Foley" many more
happy birthdays.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
EX-SERVICE MEN
Have Big Day At STAN
ford.

The Heidal Sanford Post % the
American Legion were guests last
Monday Of the Caswell Sauhey Post
at Stanford and all report a very hap
py and enjoyable day. All being
loud in their praise % the courtesy
extended them by the citizens %
Stanford and the members ~ the
Caswell Saufiey Post in particular.
Practically every member % the
local Post took advantage u the in
vitation and went over in autos, Com
msnder Billy , Miller being in
charge. in the absence % Commander
Virgil kinnaird who was unable to at
tend.
Upon reaching the city limits ~
Stanford a line Of march was formed.
headed by Scouts Roger Bourland
and ], r. Haselden. Jr.. then the Ian
caster band followed by the colors
carried by George Swinebrosi repre-
.enting the Army and guarded by
Story Heron representing the Mar
mes and Russell Sanford representing
the Navy. followed by about seventy
FIVE ex-service men from the Heidal
Sanford Post They were given a
hearty welcome by attorney W H.
" Reynolds dressed a. Uncle Sam. ="
Band concerts were given by the Ian
caster Band and the Brodhead Band
The program was held AZ the Chau.
tauqua tent where Judge Gregory o.
Louisville gave the principal address
A short address was made by Billie
Miller and reading by Miss Burch
% Stanford
The races were pulled 81 on main
street and proved quite interesting
and at times exciting Several %
our local boys were right up On front.
Mr Thomas X Price Of this county
winning the 100 yard dash over sew
eral excellent competitors.
A ball game closed the exercises
for the day. finishing up with the fire
works that evening
Every member % Post % man.
express themselves a. being highly
entertained and say Il was one u the
biggest days they have spent since
their return home from the service.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
Scott.

Saturday afternoon, July 3rd. at 4
o'clock. Raymond Scott, oldest son Of
Mr. and Mrs. william Scott. Of the
Buckeye Road, passed away Of tuber-
culosis. For the past year he had
been in poor health. and for a month
quite ILL.,
He had every attention By his de-
voted mother and others. but to no
avail.
Raymond was a fine young man.
liked by all that knew him. and his
passing away is greatly deplored by
all. as he was just entering into
young manhood. 81 years old last
April. and his death leaves a void in
the lives Of many neighbors and
friends.
Besides the grief stricken parents.
two brothers, Eugene and Billy
Brown survive him.
In early childhood he united with
the Presbyterian church at Lancas-
ter. Funeral services were held on
Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the
grave in the Lancaster cemetery by
his pastor. Rev. II. 5. Hudson.
The entire community Joins in ex-
tending deepest sympathy 20 the
bereaved ones. in this hour Of sad
ness. but may they look to the Heav-
emily Father for comfort.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
Automobile Owners
Attention.

We are prepared now to take care
Of your automobile repair work on all
cars.
II you want service and guarah-
teed satisfaction this Is the place TO
come.
We are willing to stand behind any
and all work turned out By Us. II you
are not satisfied We will refund your
money or make the job right either
you prefer.
Let US have a trial at something
that some one else has failed 70 do to
your satisfaction.
We are here TO do as we say, and
only ask a trial Of you.
CENTRAL GARAGE.
william Marsse. Proprietor.
c. D. Turner. Mechanic. 6-2a-it.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
TELEGRAPH OFFICE
Needed Here And Can
Be Gotten.

Lancaster u the only city % IT,
size IN the United States without a
telegraph office. IL Is reflection
upon the business men Of the com
munity II Is however no fault Of
the citizens that Il was removed.
Several years ago the l. and y X. r.
Company and the Western Union
had a controversy in the courts over
the right Of way. whereupon the l..
and y closed the office al the sta
ton At the time no one was avail
able for operator. consequently we
have been compelled TO use long dis
lance telephone for messages
Now is the time TO request the
Western Union to restore the Office
Several citizens Of Mt Vernon have
10 restore the office at their town
requested the Railroad Commission
and have an engagement TO meet
them at Frankfort on Aug 8
Why don't our progressive citizens
make an engagement with the Com
We have just about ten times as
much business transacted here. With
three banks. two loose leaf houses,
two Touring mills, five or SIX shippers
81 live stock. three shippers Of pro
duce and many other enterprises we
should have telegraphic communica-
ton with the rest Of the world.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
The Platform In Brief.

These are the outstanding points
Of the National Democratic Platform
az presented 90 the convention by the
Resolutions Committee endorsed:
Makes the League Of Nations the
first issue declares for ratification Of
the Versailles Treaty and league.
without reservations which impair its
essential integrity" but does not OPP
pose clarifying reservations.
Praises Administration legislative
record in peace and fighting record in
war
Condemns Republican Congress for
treaty defeat. for failure to return
the country TO a peace status. for the
high cost Of living declared to be
caused thereby. for its failure to re.
wise the taxing systems and to enact
laws curbing profiteers.
Opposes cash reward to soldiers for
patriotism; but promises them land
settlement and home-aid legislation.
utmost consideration" Of disabled
fighters, and highest bounty" for
dependents Of war dead. but declares
the heroic conduct Of the American
forces constitute heritage. the
worth Of which can never be compen-
stated from the Treasury.
Designates to labor and capital
alike the right of organization and
collective bargaining. but demands
that each recognize the obligation to
produce. when failure To produce
puts in jeopardy the public welfare:
opposes compulsory arbitration in
private industry. but in Government
service holds right Of people" above
right TO strike"
Endorses Woman Suffrage amend
ment and urges Democratic Govern
ors to further ratification.
Recognizes need Of acquisition Of
new sources Of oil supply, and pledges
action TO secure American citizens
same rights as those Of other nations
IN obtaining interests in foreign
countries.
Declares for private ownership Of
railroads, without Government sub
sidy; urges thorough test Of Trans
portation Act Of 1920. inferentially
UNFOLDING anti-strike provision.
Demands revision OF tax laws; re-
aifirms policy Of tariff for revenue
only; renews demand for national
budget
Stands on its record Of benefits to
agricultural interests and promises
legislation promoting cooperative
marketing Of farm products.
Expresses sympathy within the
limits Of international comfy and
usage" with lretland's aspirants for
self-government.
Perceives, as the fruits Of a help
INK hand policy extended by this
country a Mexico gradually emery
INK from disorder and showing eapa-
blhty Of maintaining peaceful gov.
eminent. and promises recognition TO
the new regime when IL thoroughly
shall have established its power Of
control and willingness TO meet in
ternational obligations
Sees duty Of rendering every pos
sible aid To Armenia in establishing
government OF her own. (No word
on mandateD
Favors independence for Philip
pines, liberal homestead policy in
Hawaii. territorial government for
Porto Rico and further development
Of Alaska.
Does not mention prohibition
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
Broke Up Small Still.

Prohibition Enforcement Officer,
II. 4. Sauhey went over to the Car
tersville section in Garrard county
Thursday and located still not far
from the county line. Assisted by
Messrs NJ. {. Newland and W. II. W.
Reynolds, Of Stanford, he smashed
II into smithereens and poured out
about 100 gallons Of the beer f)un /.
Mr. Saufley says that everything was
IN readiness for good supply q
booze for the glorious fourth. No
body was seen around and as a conse-
quence no arrests we're made. Dan
vile Advocate.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
w. A. DICKERSON
Enters Real Estate field
With Swinebroad.

Swinebroad, the real estate man.
could have looked the country over
and he couldn't have found a better
man to share his business with him
than W. A. Dickerson. our ex-mer-
chant and popular gentleman.
He mas assumed charge Of the local
office. together with G. A. Swine
broad and the two gentlemen will
make an excellent and wide awake
team.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
Littrell.

Mr. James Littrell. aged ss years.
and one Of the oldest and well known
citizens Of the county. died at his
home on the Poor Ridge pike last FRI
day night. Of inhrmitiss Incident TO
old age. lie was member Of the
Baptist church and the funeral ser
vices were conducted by his pastor,
Rev. c. ID. Strother. last Sunday af-
ternoon. the burial taking place in the
Lancaster cemetery.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08

~ SNNto
Supportsrs ~ Governor Cox won a
way 90 the nomination o. persistent
bat,ering AZ the McAdoo and Palmer
forces IN many states throughout a
long series % shiftings and rallies
which lef, now one and then another
% the candidates In the lead.
One. A Priatsr, Devil
James Middleton Cox was three
times Governor 81 Ohio-an honor
enjoyed by only one other Ohioan'
Rutherford u Hayes.
Born on a farm. educated IN the
public schools. a printers devil u
school teacher. newspaper reporter,
a private secretary TO a Congressman.
owner. manager and proprietor Of
two newspapers. member Of Congress
for three years and three times Gov
ernor Of his State Is his record TO
date.
Business success paralleled his po-
litical achievements and through his
own efforts MIR Cox has amassed a
fortune. lie became the leader Of
the Democratic party IN Ohio IN 1912
when he was nominated for Cover
nor. As one who had bought radical
changes in the State Constitution, he
took the field in It's behalf His first
term as Governor was devoted chiefly
10 forwarding the enactment Of laws
TO put the new State Constitution in
10 effect
But Ohio evidently was not pre-
pared to assimilate all the new laws,
for Mr.. Cox was defeated for re-elee-
ton Blu, his party renominated
him in 1916 and he was reelected for
third term In 1918, being the only
Democrat TO win in Ohio.
Legislation for which Mr Cox Is
best known includes a model work
mems compensation law and a child
labor law which have been extensive
ly copied by other States. Educators
Of the country say the Ohio school
code. enacted under MIR CoX's direc-
ton. will live as a monument TO his
achievements.
Mr. Cox was born IN Butler coun-
ty. Ohio. In 1870. lie attended dis
trict school and held his first position
as a teacher Of the school in which he
took his first lessons lie spent even
ings and holidays in a printing office.
In few years he received his first
assignment on the reportorial staff Of
the Cincinnati Enquirer.
After ten years with the Enquirer
he went TO Washington as "a private
secretary to Congressman Paul Sorg,
Ohio. At the close Of this service he
purchased the Dayton Daily News,
borrowing most OF the money TO pay
for IL, Later he purchased the Spring
field Daily News lie was first elec-
ted TO Congress in 1908.
lie recently purchased the farm
near Jacksonburg ON which he was
born. and has made Il a modern farm
home where he expects to live ON re-
tirement from public life. He is mar
ried and has four children.
Franklin ID Roosevelt. Of New
York. Assistant Secretary Of the
Navy, was chosen by reclamation by
the convention as the party's eandi-
date for Vice President.
Mr.. Roosevelt was selected after
the names Of seven other candidates
had been presented to the delegates.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
MORE CATALOCS
For Swinebroad, The
Real Estate Man.

This Office has just completed the
issuing of several thousand catalogs
for Swincbroad the Real Estate man.
announcing his july Sales that he will
conduct during the month. II also
contains long list Of farms which he
has for sale privately These csta-
logs can be had for the asking. Just
drop HIM a card and you will get one
by return mail
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
Baptist Church Notes.

The special program at the Baptist
church last Sunday was a rare treat
10 large audience in attendance.
Everyone speaks Of IL as being one OF
the most beautiful and entertaining
services they ever attended. Every
child who took a part deserves a word
Of praise and commentator Mrs.
]. r. Diekerson. Miss Ada Rich and
Mrs. Strother also deserve much
credit for the splendid program ar
ranged. We are also profoundly
grateful 10 those who came from
Buckeye and assisted in the service
Among their number were Minnie
Francis Walker, who gave a fine re-
citation Gretchen Hope Sanders. who
charmed everyone with her sweet
voice; and eight young ladies. who
gave a flower drill which eyeryo one
says was one Of the most beautiful
drills they ever saw. We all left the
church feeling awfully proud Of the
young ones. and in closer touch with
the great Creator and Saviour.
Sunday is our quarterly commun-
ion day and the pastor will speak
briefly on the subject; THE Misun-
derstood Baptists" The service will
close al the usual time.
A singer has not yet been secured
for the special revival services which
begin Oct 3rd.
{. ID. SIother-pastor
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
New Laundry Agency.

Mr.. Paul Morrow has accepted the
agency for the Madison Laundry and
Dry Cleaning Company and has open
ed up his Office at Balls grocery.
lie collects and delivers promptly.
all laundry and guarantees his work
to be Of the best order. lie will col.
lect the laundry regularly every Mon
day morning and will appreciate the
patronage Of his friends.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
Ice Cream Supper.

The Ladies Aid Society % the
Hubble Christian church will give an
Ice Cream supper. Saturday night,
June 10Th. Everybody cordially in
vited
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
Card of Thanks.

We are deeply grateful to all our
friends and neighbors for the kind
nss shown during the illness and in
the death Of our dear son. To Rev.
II. s. Hudson. pastor Of the Presby.
terrain church. We wish to express our
gratitude. for his words Of condol-
enee and encouragement
Mr.. and Mrs. William Scott
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
Davis At Bryantsville.

Hon. George T Davis. democratic
candidate for Congress. will address
the citizens Of Garrard County at Bry
antsviils next Saturday afternoon.
July 10th. at three o'clock. Ladies
are especially invited.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08

When II became apparent that "the
powers that be" had made a decision.
there was a scramble to get on the
band wagon and make the selection
unanimous.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08

LoST-on the streets. last week. a
black patent leather purse. some
small change and cards. Please re-
turn to Margaret Elliott.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
Loses barn by Lightning

Last Saturday evening the large
stock barn Of r. L. Thompson was
struck by lightning and in a few
minutes was totally destroyed by fire.
His loss was about 100 barrels Of Old
corn, lot Of hay. farming implements,
etc, totalling about $4,000. with only
81 900 insurance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08

FoUND-0n Chautauqus grounds
a gold umbrella handle. initial IL. W.
R." Owner can get same BY calling
at this Office
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08

II you are not fully insured, you
had better see Gaines the Insurance
Man. Don't suffer losses like Nr
Thompson. See him now before the
lightning strikes your barn or house
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08
Christian Church News.

The County Convention of the
Christian Sunday Schools will be held
at Pleasant Grove on July 10. An
interesting program has been arrang-
ed and large attendance Is expected.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-07-08

Temptation, A synonym for OPP
portunity" will be the subject Of the
sermon at the Christian church next
Sunday morning No evening SER
vices, except the Endeavor Meeting
az $40. will be held. Instead. the
members Of the congregation will
Join in the Union services at the
Presbyterian church
The Washington times., 1920-11-10
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life. Removes evil influences. Tells how
TO win and hold the one Of your choice.
satisfaction or no charges. Readings, 81.
12l1 f st. N W., bet. 18th and 18th.
MADAM ZELLA,
Egyptian palmist; gives advice on affairs
of life; special left-hand readings, soc. 500
7th st. n. w.
TO be convinced consult the latest clair.
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spirisuahsn
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readings daily.
MRS COATES
LECTURE AND CIRCLE FRIDAY SIS
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1704 Kilbourne pl. n. W.
ADMISSION, SOC
Appointments by phone. Col 6227
Subject Friday. Nov. ~, THE Beginning
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Developing class every Tuesday at 8 ~ m.
Tickets sold for class in advance or reser-
Yations by phone.