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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
WANT BURIAL LOT
FOR ]. RARLEYC0RN
CBy Associated Press)


Lincolnn, Neb., July 21.-CaIlihg
the thirteenth quadrenniaI convention
of the Prohibition party to order here
this morning, Virgil G.. Hiushaw,
chairman of the Prohibition national
committee, told the delegates they
bad come together to "select a burial
spot for John Barleycorn." The other
political parties, he said, out of re-
5pCct to Johns relatives have voted
that he shall lie in state for another
four years to be viewed by the Amer
.ican people.
"The Democratic platform is silent,
The Republican platform is silent"
the Prohibition national chairman con
tinued Harding owns brewery
stock, he is not prohibitionist at
heart. Cox it wet. The future is be-
fore us, the campaign is uponsus.
1--WE want to do the wisest thing
The best thing for the prohibition
movement and for the country. It
was our fervent wish that every po-
litical party would this year fall in
line with the constitution of the I'm
tied States, with the congress of the
United States with the supreme court
of the United States, and recognize
openly and avowedly the settlement
of the question. The other parties
nave failed. What shall we do?"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
Famous Fox Hounds May
Soon BE Matched Here

While Sir Thomas Upton and
the sports of America are having
some fun with their little boats,
there is liable to be are real big
contest in this neck of the woods.
if a certain challenged issued by
the owner of some real fox
hounds, is accepted by the owner
.cf some alleged fox hounds in
West Virginia. The proposition IS
to find out who has the best dogs,
hunting qualifications to be inn
perative feature for consideration
Both contend they are in posses
sion of the best dog flesh in this
respect. 1t may be tried out in
the near future
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
What About Wool Prices,
Is Important Question

The sheep men face critical
time right now. When prices are
high there is rush to get in at
high plice, but let wool, lamb or
mutton take a drop and the result
is just as great in the other direc-
ton. At present the wool market
is diseouraging BUYERS talking
Tower priced wool The demand
for the coarser grades Is SOW the
mills are not pushing for orders
made from the lower grades OF
wool. The seasons wool market
has not yet opened and when trad
ing finally gets started IN a sub
stantial way it may be that the
prices Will not be 50 disoouraging
after all. ,a-s....
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
MRS. SALLIE NEFF BADLY
INJURED IN COVINGTON

Mrs. Sallie Neff, who until recently
made her home here, but is now with
her daughter, Mrs. L. P Kash, in Gov
ington had the misfortune to fall
down a long flight of steps Sunday
from which she suffered serious inju-
ry. She sustained a deep cash in he1
head, which necessitated taking sew
eral stitches. Messrs. Coleman and
Harvey Neff received, information
early Monday morning that their mo-
ther was doing we'll, and it was hoped
nothing serious would follow. Mrs
mond who greatly regret to know OF
her accident and hope to hear of hel
complete recovery very soon.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
SHAMROCK WINS FOR
IRELAND AGAIN


SANDY Hook, n. J.. July FL
Shamrock ", Sir Thomas Lip
ton't cup challenger. won Tues
days race from Resolute by two
minutes and tWenty-siN seconds,
corrected official time. This al
lows for the time allowance which
Shamrock IS compelled to concede
to Resolute and gives the Irish
baronet two OF the three victories
necessary to lift the cup. To de
feat him Resolute must win all
three of the next races of the ser
les. Official time at finish was
Shamrock, $500; Resolute,
5 :48 IL
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
Light Plant At Beach
VIII Operate Saturday

The electric light and power
plant at Boonesboro has been
al but completed. and the lights
will be turned on, it is said. for
the first time Saturday afternoon
Lines have been strung to the cot
tages and all buildings and food
lights have been placed along the
leach. This will be a great i'm
provement, since IT is expected
the lights will also be extended tc
the numerous tents pitched there
sOr the summer.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
TO The DEMOCRATS OF MADISON COUNTY
AND VOTERS OF 6TH C0NGRES SSI0NAL DISTRICT

We the undersigned soldiers the
Army, Col borders
France desire that Mr.. Rpy Colonel.
We consider him American
soldier sober honorable
who treated mothers kind
He friend and your the people,
the kind that has and will always make America Democracy
We therefore, believe o to
the Democratic Madison the Eighth
greonal District and ask them him
Congress. We know him capable worthy
he seeks.
He resigned his position County Attorney Anderson
when declared when indstress
and relief when he did He followed the
Flag with the Mexican border and the United States
France with
cared and with him until this
his.
We believe if he nominated candidate Congress
the Eighth Congressional District that will old fashioned
Democratic majority November Democracy will
We therefore, appeao all the Democrats who victory
November polls Frank L. Rpy the
Primary August l. 1920 Respt, Submitted
JOHN SHAW JAMES Fl. LEEDS
REYNOLDS DENNY PLEAS B. PARKS
EUGENE ONEIL CHARLES r. GEORGE
ED COBB FRANK DENORE
EUGENE MOYNAHAN ROBERT PIGG
LONREN ABRAMS H. S. PAINTER
D. w. KENNEDY ENIN ELAN
r. ]. .>MANSFIELD w ELDER
LUTHER POWELL NELSON ELDER
CURTIS POWELL c. M. CANFIELD
FI-EM AICORN Earl. c. McDOUGIE
STONE w. NORMAN THOMAS BANTER
(Political ADVERTISEMENT
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
NEW WATER MAINS WILL
REPLACE THE OLD ONES

New water mains are to replace the
cid one on Second street and the work
of excavation fors this purpose has
been started. 1t will not require &
great deal of time, it is said, for the
change, and the new pipes will be laid
within few days. This will be the
last work of this character in the
city, it is believed, for some time and
will be finished in time for the PAYERS
to continue their work without inter
ruption.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
COX TO SPEAK IN
CENTER AND EAST
While Roosevelt Is Touring
Western States, Then They'll
Switch-White Heads Com.
(By Associated Pressl

Columbus, O., July II = The
Central and Eastern states will
comprise the initial speaking for
um of Governor Cox, democratic
presidential nominee. according
to tentative plans announced to-
day for the last three weeks in.
August.
a Western tour will be started
in September, it was also announ-
ced Vice Presidential Nominee
Roosevelt will also tour the West
while Cox is in the East. Roose-
velt will transfer has activities to
the East while Cox goes West.
Cox stated today ne will begin
work on his speech of acceptance
next week
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21

Columbus, o., July 21-In an
effort to chalk up scores on the
political diamond, the Cox-Roose-
welt League of Professional Base
Ball Players was Incorporated
here today, prominent base ball
stars simultaneously sending Gov.
James Cox, the democratic prcsi-
dental candidate, a message of
support.
The incorporators were Jake
Daubert, Ivy Wingo, and Eddie
Rousch, of the Cincinnati Reds ;
Walter J Maranville. Boston Ma
tionals Charles ID. Stcngcl, Phil
adelhpia Nationals, and Ivan b.
Olson, Brool5lyn Nationals. Mr..
Daubert was chosen president,
and each major league team IS to
be represented by vice presi-
dent.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
RAIL WAY WORKERS
APPARENTLY PLEASED
tBy Associated Press)

Chicago. July 21-Danger of an
immediate strike of the country's S
railway workers, is apparently
dissipated when two thousand
representa- yes of the sixteen
crafts, recumed conferences here
today to consider the six hundred
million dollar wage increase
granted by the Railway Labor
Board Dissatisfaction over the
amount of the award appears les
sened. reports saying engineers
and shopmen expressed them
selves as favoring accepting the
award.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
KENTUCKIANS GO TO
NOTIFY HARDING
By Associated Press)

Columbus, O.. July 21-The ex-
ecutive committee of the Repub-
iican National Committee arrived
here today to discuss campaign
plans before going to Marion
tomorrow when Senator Harding
will be notified of his nomination
for the presidency. The executive
committee includes Mrs. Christine
Bradley South and A T. Hert, of
Kentucky. In advance of the
meeting, National Chairman Hays
said only campaign plans will be
discussed. Republicans every
where are rarin' to GO he said:
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
Sisters Meet First Time
In Thirty-fve Years

Mrs. Sam Mcqueen, living near
Clay's Ferry, came to Richmond
Tuesday evening and met her Sis
ter, whom she had not seen in
IS years. The women recogniz-
ed one another, although this was
their first meeting since child
hood. They retired to the J.
Pearlman store, on First street.
where there was a happy reunion
of several relatives. both sisters
being mothers and grandmothers
since their last meeting.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
BURCL AIRS AT PARIS

Paris, Ky, July 21-Goods amount
ing to about $4,000 were secured by
burglars who forced an entrance into
the department store of Harry Simon,
on Main street. The burglars took
their time in working the store, and
only the finest goods were taken,
embracing silk dresses, skirts, waists,
hosiery, etc. An automobile stolen on
Saturday night is thought to have
been used in carrying away the plum
der.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
School Per Capita Is
The Same AS Last Year

According to announcement the
school per capita this year will be
SOLO, the same as that OF last
year. The announcement was
made by Superintendent of Public
instruction George Colvin. who
said that in addition to the per
capita the 100000 deficit in the
school fund created last year
would be liquidated. The per cap
ita is based on a $4,o0O,O00 assess
lment Of property.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
Bergdoll's Half Brother
Surrenders Himself
CBv Associated Pressl


New York, July 21-zErwin
Bergdoll, younger half brother of
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. today
surrendered at Governors Island
He had been sought on charges of
draft evasion ever since his dis
appearance from his Philadelphia
home twO'years ago.
With Bergdoll were Judge Roe
mig. of Philadelphia. personal
friend, who is himself under in
dictment in connection with
Growers escape from CUSTODY
and Charles Braun, Bergdoll, S
half brother. They declined tc
say. where they had met young
Bergdoll. Roemig said he was
trying his best to locate Grover.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
NEW COMMITTEE OFFICERS

Columbus, o., July 21.-}The Demo
ratio National Committee organized
'ere last night as follows: Chairman,
George White, of Ohio; vice chai1men,
]. Bruce Kremer, of Montana; Samu-
Il B. Amidon, of Kansas; Miss Charlie
Williams, Tennessee; secretary, Ed
ward Hoffman, of Indiana; treasurer,
Wilbur Marsh, of Iowa; sergeant-at-
rms, John ]. Hughes, of Oklahoma
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
Babe Gets His. 32d Homer

|. New York, July 21-George
Babe" Ruth, crack batsman of
the New York American League
club, added another homer to his
major league record Tuesday
when he knocked out his Sind
home run of the season. The hit,
obtained off Pitcher Faber in the
first game fifth Chicago, landed
the ball over the right field stand.
There was no one on base.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
Shamrock Again Leads
(By Associated Presal

Sandy Hook, n. J., July 21-
With two victories to her credit,
Shamrock ", led across the
starting line in today's race for
the American Cup. defended by
the Resolute. Lipton's sloop
needs but one more victory to lift
the Cup.
With more than half of the
course to the outer mark covered
at 2 o'clock, it was estimated that
the Resolute was leading by a
quarter of a mile.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
Succeeds Stone Walker

Frankfort. Ky, July 21-Bank-
ing Commissioner James F, Lew
is has appointed R H. Mum, OF
HisevilTe, state bank examiner
effective September 1. Num- Will
succeed Stone Walker. whose
term of Office expired July /. He
is a lawyer and cashier of the
Hiseville bank. T..
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
LEAVE FOR NORTH sooS

Mrs. c. F. Mccoy will leave SatUr-
day for Chicago, where she will spend
some time visiting her mother. She
will be joined later by her husband
when they will go to Wisconsin for q
summer vacation. Mr.. Mccoy, who is
a well known athletic instructor at
Eastern Normal, will be absent from
the city for some time.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
PROF. WARDS LECTURES

Prof. W. B. Ward, delivering .
course of lectures at Eastern Normal,
will conclude his work. on Wednesday
afternoon and take up educational
work elsewhere, pending his return
10 his schools with the next three
weeks. He is delivering two lectures
daily and they are being greatly APP
preciated.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
TURKEY TO SIGN
(Bv Associated Preasl

Constantinople, July 21-Tur-
key has decided to sign the peace
treaty. it was officially announc-
ed today. The Turkish war office
was advised today that the Greek
army is entering Adrianople.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
Proh,'s Want Brysn

Hood River, Ore, July 21-If
VIM. Jennings Bryan deems such
"a move desirable and he accepts
the nomination for President on
the Prohibition ticket. the Rev
William C''Billy'0 Sunday declar-
ed today he stands ready to ac-
cept the nomination for Vice
President.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
THE MARKETS

Cincinnati, July 21-Lambs SOC
higher; Jersey higher; hogs and
cattle steady; Chicago steady.
Louisville, July 21-Cattle 200 +;
slow and unchanged; hogs 1,20O
active and unchanged; sheep S.
ZOO; strong uneven; 81 and S7:75
lambs unchanged.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
$500 BOXING TAX
is KNOCKED OUT
(Bv Associated Pressl

Louisville, Ky, July 21-Judge
Kirby, in Chancery Court today
held the Louisville city ordinance
imposing license tax of $500 for
each boxing exhibition held under
the Perry-Bryson law, conhsca-
tory.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
Every Little Bit Helps
By Associated Press)

TBy ltssOCIUIeU TtssJ
Washington, July 21-In an eff
fort to combat the high cost OF
living, the War Department an
nounced today it would soon place
a million dollars worth of canned
goods on the market at prices
even below the pre-war quotation
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
ANOTHER FOX HUNTER

His many warm friends here will
extend heartiest congratulations to
Col. Woods Walker, of Garrard, who
is welcoming bouncing young son
in his home.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
Kentuckisn Possible
Next War Secretary

(By Associated Press)
Louisville. July 2l-The Times
in a Washington special today
says T. Coleman Dupont, of Della
ware, native of Kentucky, is
mentionedhere as tn epasrUR fl
mentioned here as the possible
choice for Secretary of War
should Harding be elected Pres
ident
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
Weather For Kentucky

Fair tonight and Thursday; lit
tie change in temperature
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21
Chamberlain's Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy

This medicine always wins the good
opinion, if not the praise, of all who
use it. Try it when you have need of
such a remedy.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21

WArTED-Man or woman wanted
salary s24. full time. soc an hour spare
time. selling guaranteed hosiery to
wearer. Experience unnecessary.
Guaranteed Mills. NOrristOWn. Pa y 3 [
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21

A Baltimore woman has sued
for divorce, claiming she is mar
ried to her own father. She said
She believed for some time he
was her stepfather.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-07-21

WE dye to live. Hill and Mattingly
over Western Union. 175 1t
The independent-reporter., 1920-10-21
Golden Cross Lodge Organized at
N0rridgeWOck

The order of United Golden Cross
was organized in Grange Hall, Nor
ridgewock, last evening with forty
three charter members. The degree
team of twenty-eight was from Gar
diner The Milburn Commandery of
Skowhegan and Mercer Commandery
of Mercer were visiting orders Grand
Commander Mckinney of Portland
was assisted by Grand Deputy ]. Wal
ter Leighton of Gardiner The Of
ticers elected were past noble com
mander, Bennie B. Smith; noble COM
mander, VIM. F. Witham; vice noble
commander, Leona L. Moore; worthy
herald, Alton Nichols; pilot, G. Louise
Nichols; keeper of records, Inez M.
Bigelow; financial keeper of records,
Allie G. Longley; treasurer, George
W. Fairfield; warder of inner gate,
Gladys Witham; Warder of outer gate,
Clayton Albee This is the largest
number OF charter members ever or
ganized in the State
The independent-reporter., 1920-10-21
PROBATE COURT
Business Of the October Term

The following business of the Octo-
her term of Somerset Probate Court
has been made public by Register
Philo Steward;
Wills presented Beale, late
of Anson; Plummer II. Butler, late
of Norridgewock Eleanor G. Higgins,
late of Fairfield.
Authenticated copy of will-Oliye
A. Valler late of Olympia, Washing
ton: Frank A. Sayles, late of Paw
tucket, II. l.
Administration asked for-AmOs O.
Bickford. late of Fairfield; ]. Madi-
son Clifford resigns and asks for ap-
pointment of Thomas G. Lord of
SkOwhegan; Eta Biekford. late of
Fairfield; PAMELA G. Goodwin, late OF
Fairfield; Charles B. Piper late OF
Brighton; Allen Weber, late of Hart
land.
Accounts esented-Estates OF
Charles f. Burrill, late of Canaan
Sarah b. Palmer late of Skowhegan;
]. Eta Cooley, late of Canaan; Will
liam Frye, late of Skowhegan; Mary
Jane Cook, late of Pittsfield; Emma f.
Harding, late of Detroit; Sumner
Soule, late of Norridgewock: Augusta
h. Pushor, late of Pittsfield; Joseph
Atkinson, late of Anson; Lena II
Bartley, late of Jackman; Frank IL.
Bickford, late of Smithfeld; James
NJ. Oliver, late of Starks; Roxie a.
Taylor, late of Norridgewock; Charles
G. Sawtele, late of NorridgeWock;
Edward Collins, late of Bingham.
Petition for allowance-Estate OF
Eugene A. Moody, late of StarkS for
minor children; Ruel S. Williams
late of Hartland, for widow.
= Private claim of Josie j. Bartlett'
executrix in estate of Myra H. French
late of Skowhegan.
Petition for license to sell real es-
tate-Estate of Mary and DelVina
Rainsville of lockwood, minors
Guardian Estate of George X. Boyn-
ton, late of Lexington Fla., admins
traitor
Wills allowed, estates of Sidney
Pooler, late of Skowhegan, Lydia T..
Pooler, exocutrix; Arthur d.. Knight
late of Madison, Wesley Butterheld,
Madison, executor Lester Corntorth'
late of Pittsfeld, Harry L. Cornforth,
executor.
Administration granted, estate Of
Wallace Ireland. late of Skowhegan,
Joseph M. Ireland, administrator;
Mary w. Burrill, late of Canaan, Lucie
A. Burrill of Canaan administrators;
Charles r. Robinson, late OF Athens
Lee w. Foss of Athens, administrator !;
Livonia Hughes. late of Solon, Fred
E. Hughes and Myrtle M. Dean, ad-
ministrators; Althea Miles, late of
The independent-reporter., 1920-10-21

ITEMS OF INTEREST OF MANY
YEARS AGO
+..#.s..s..:s.s.l....s

Sept. 13, 1SSS-TTow One Man Saved
His Corn: One New Vineyard farm
er saved his fields of corn during re
cent frosts by building large fires
around them, which he kept well re-
plenished until the danger was past.
Sept. 27, 18SS-We are informed
that James b. Harmon, the boss sheep
shearer of Mercer sheared the past
season ten hundred and thirteen
sheep, where is the man that did more
in this line of work.-Some of our
friends who have thought that the
new passenger station here is too
small will be surprised to learn that
the gentleman's waiting room is near
ly as large as that at Waterville and
the ladies foot 8 inches longer and
about / foot wider than the ladies
waiting room at Waterville besides a
bay window 3RxS feet. There is no
doubt but what the rooms are ample
in size for the business of this town
until it reaches double the present
population at least.
Sept. 27, 1S88-The result of the
game at Cumberland Mills, Thursday
between Skowhegan and the Presump-
scots was in favor of Skowhegan a to
l, in the forenoon. The afternoon
contest was even a better game, re-
sulting in a victory for Skowhegan by
a score OF 2 to /. This, without
doubt, settles amateur championship
of Maine for 1888.
Oct. 4, 18SS-We compare our town
in certain public industrial and bust
ness phases with the situation in
these particulars ten years ago. 1878
1888. We have made a gain in valu-
alton of nearly so per cent in polls OF
about 33 per cent and in population
in the same ratio. The record Is one
that few towns in Maine can match, a
smaller number exceed and should
The independent-reporter., 1920-10-21

Palmyra. Geneva z. Stewart Of Pal
myra, administrative.
Mary +. Preble, late of Madison
Charles II. Preble, administrator; on
Philbrick, late of Arson, Eva n. Phil
brick. administrators.
Accounts allowed in estate Of Mar
tina j. Jordan, late of New Portland
Lena NJ. Barley late of Jackman; Ell
len NJ. Dunbar, late of Fairfield; Sam
uel Nose, late Of Madison; Louise j
Nye, late Of Fairfield, David d. Stew
art, late OF St Adams; Virgil d. Hill
ton, late of Anson; Charles Webb, late
of New Portland Dora Sanborn, late
of Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter., 1920-10-21

been given in purchase, and which
the maker refused 10 pay not deemine
the animal as Represented.
Jan. n H. Or. patten return
ed home ron Ne" York Tuesday
l.. Z. corni Ed, Of the firm Of Ia
ker and Cornish Wis in town ycstcf-
day on professional business. Messrs
Thompson d HoWcs shipped car 81
cattle 10 Watertown, Monday morning
Eugene Knight. who escaped from tic
Norridgewoek jail ten days ago Wa
found by Deputy Sheriff Mitchell al
his home in Brighton in the hay NOV
He had comfortable quarters there
where he thought he was secure from
arrest. He was only detained in
jail as a witness on the breaking and
entering case, and now will probably
have to answer to more serious
charge. At the annual meeting OF
the Stockholders of the Second Ma
tional Bank Jan. 8, the following Of
flcers were elected for the ensuing
year: president, r. B. Shepherd, cash
ier, James Fellows: directors. r. y.
Sheperd, James Fellows, John A. Col
by, John Weston and John r. Nc
Clellan. See those new curtains at
Ordway's at $12j and $150 a pair.
Also new curtain laces at l0c a yard.
Bargains. Also a job lot of ham
bergs at y Il yard at Ordway's.
Very cheap
Jan. 10, 1SS9-Ordway is selling all