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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
MOONSHINERS SING
MOUNTAIN MELODIES
In Jail At Mckee and Make Their
Concert Real Treat-Jack-
son Circuit Court

Mckee, Ky, SeFS. 3-The Sep
tember term of the Jackson cir
cut court came to an end this
week. Judge w. L. Lewis keeps
his court moving and doesn't lose
any time. He has the respect and
esteem Of all who have business
before him for his universal fair
ness and business-like methods.
The principal business before
court was the trial of a large
number of moonshining cases.
Here in Jackson county the need
of federal prohibition officers to
hunt down the festive Sinner is
slight. Local officials, acting un-
der the state law, and ably back
'eti by Commonwealth Attorney
Godfrey |. RAIDER, and County At
torney Clay Baldwin, are making
it hard for those who like to make
a little moonshine liquor in the
quiet of the hills.
1t was surprising to note the
number OF bright looking, intelli-
gent young men who came for
ward and confessed guilty when
arraigned on moonsllining charg-
es. $500 and 10 days" was the
usual sentence, and then the pris-
oner would be taken to Jackson
county's brand new jail to begin
serving his sentence.
The jail was well filled before
the term OF court was over. The
boys are allowed their banlos anl.
guitars. Those who think they
have heard the real mountain
Songs-rhe folk songs" of Ken
tucky-as rendered by imitators
on the stage and platform, would
find that they had received only
cheap imitation if they could sit
in the dusk on the porch of Mrs.
Hawkins good little hotel and
hear the Jackson county boys
singing their melodies. "Sour-
wood Mountain,'' Buck Creek
Girls, Liza Jane" and other ia
nous mountain songs take on
ne'v meaning. The concerts which
the mountain boys temporarily in
jail for making a little moonshine,
give evening -is-deeidedly a
feature Of the quiet life at the lit
tie mountain village, about this
time of the season when circuit
court has rounded up those who
just couldn't help from making a
little white liquor, as their faith
ers have done for ages past. AS
under the state law, the arresting
officer receives reward of $50
for each conviction. it is apparent
why federal officials are finding so
little to do in Jackson county and
many other mountain counties.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
WHAT DOCTORS SAY
ABOUT SUMMER FLU"

The malady classed as summer
flu, is not that disease at-all. &C
cording to local physicians, many
many of whom have been render
ed very busy as a result Of the
spread of the disease They state
it is a bronchial aff1iction that is
making the rounds, and very sue
cessfully, too. for some are con-
fined to their homes as a result.
Physicians state that when this
ia accompanied by cough, doc
tor should be consulted. since
there are dangers of serious re-
suits. One city physician stated
that in one family he had five pa
tients, two of whom had a tuber-
cular affection, resulting from
this affliction, where the cough
had been allowed to go uncheck-
ed. 1t is very probable there are
many more. The danger lies in
neglecting to check the cough,
physicians state, and they find
that where this has been the case.
more serious results are suffered.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
ALC0RN WAVES
PRELIMINARY HEARING
Wife Refused To Recognize Him
In Court Room and Sticks To
Her Wounded Brother

. Thomas Alcorn, of near Big Hill,
who is charged with shooting his
brother-in-law, Mount Pursivall, with
murderous intent, who was to have
had his examining trial Friday morn
ing in county court, waived pTelimi-
nary examination, and the case will
be heard together with the list al
ready made up for the October term
of court.
Pursivall, who has been in the p.
A. C. hospital for some time, was
able to be out and made his way to
the court room, as did a large num-
Der Of other witnesses, summoned for
the hearing. The latter were greatly
surprised at the turn of affairs and
bewailed their luck of losing days
work in coming to Richmond, then
being sent home without giving tes-
timony.
Pursivall, who is but boy, pre-
sents a pitiable appearance, and
evinccs almost constant pain as re-
suit of the effects of the shot which
penetrated his shoulder and left arm.
He claims he was shot by Alcorn
while passing the latter's house and
denies much of the story as related
by Alcorn some time ago. Pursivall
claims his sister, Alcorn's wife, will
have nothing to do with her husband,
he treated her in an un.nerci-
full manner. The young woman would
not recognize her husband nor con-
verse with him in the court room. 1t
is said she will be one of the main
witnesses against her husband when
the trial is at hand. Young Pursivall
states he has been making his home
near Big Hill with a relative andt
presumed his brother-in-law blamed
him for their marital troubles. The
lad is minus his right foot as result
of a reaper accident several years
ago, and with his left arm and hand
practically useless his physical
is said to be lacking. He
returned to the hospital, where ne
has been for some time, and will
doubtless remain there until the Oc-
tober trial. There were many shot ta-
ken from his arm while at the Berea
hospital, but additional operations arc
it is said, and these will
in all probability be performed by
DR.. o. F. Hume. !
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
COAL SELLS AT So
in NEIGHb0R COUNTY
Completion of Pike From Madi-
son Into Jackson Would Prove
Boon To Both Communities

Although Richmond coal con-
'sumers are paying around SIS a
ton for coal, in an adjoining coun-
ty-J Jackson-coal is being deliv-
cred to wagons at 81 per ton
What possibilities lie in the COM
pletion OF the proposed pike over
Big Hill and into Jackson county.
A Daily Register reporter at
Mckee this week on business was
told that Jackson county people
are deeply anxious for thebuilding
of this road. They have voted
their $250,OOO in road bonds some
time ago, and have loaned this
sum to the state with the assur-
ance from State Commissioner. of
Roads Joe S. Boggs that the
highway from Richmond thru
to Mckee will be one of the early
state highway projects to be built
through. From a Madison coun-
ty standpoint, the pretty thing
about it is that Madison need
build only about two miles of real
pike to connect with the Jackson
county road. The construction
of this pike and opportunity to
haul coal into Madison from the
many producing mines of Jack
son, would very quickly save the
taxpayers of Madison in cost Of
coal alone far more than the pike
would cost to build and maintain.
In addition to the possibility Of
buying coal at something like for
mer normal prices. the incentive
to increase business with Madi-
sons neighbor county would be
tremendous. As it is now thous-
ands of head of stock are driven
through from Jackson. Clay and
even counties farther back in the
to Richmond court
day sales. With a good pike avail
able, Richmond and Madison
couty would easily become the
natural outlet for the rich terri
tory which lies in the hirtcrIand.
Madison should let no oppor-
tunity escape to secure the con-
struction of that road as quickly
as possible. There are several
hundred citizens of Jackson al
ready in Madison, and all feel
kindly toward the county OF their
adQRtioa, Others back home are
sending their children to Madison
schools, at Berea or the Eastern
Normal Young Mt. Llewellyn. |
son OF Attorney Llewellyn. one OF
the most prominent and able law
vers at any mountain bar, was in
Richmond Thursday making ar
to send his sister to !
the Normal. |
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
BUFFALO

The farmers are busy cutting
and housing tobacco, of which
they have fine crop.
Elizabeth Wheeler. of Rich
mond, returned home Saturday,
after spending a few days with
her sister, Mrs. Mart Biggerstaff.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hale and
visited his father and
mother. Mr.. and Mrs. Col. Hale,
Saturday night.
Mrs Julia Stokeley. of Million,
visited Mrs. G.. w. Stokeley, We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Edith Benton is visiting
her grandson, Mr.. Luther Benton,
and wife this week
Master Pleas Benton spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Benton.
Quite a number of hands are
working on our pike and putting
1t in good shape.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
Dove SEASON and
SHOOTING MATCHES

Big shooting matches are being
held almost daily in Madison
county, the occasion being the
open dove season, and the sport
IS being enjoyed by many. At the
farm of Thompson S. Burnam in
the vicinity of Silver Creek, Fri
day, there were about thirty par
ticipated in one of the most ex-
tensive and successful matches of
the season. Most of the men got
the limits birds. The birds
are said to be plentiful, but very
scattered.
Game Warden w. H. Grider
was in attendance and saw to it
that every participant had IL
cense. He has not been called
upon in this county to investigate
any violations of either the game
or fish law, and reports both laws
as being adhered to the letter. Big
matches were also held on the
Harry Hanger and Morgan Evans
farms. There is. a big demand for
ammunitin. and the sport seems
to7be enjoyed as never before and
Especially by number of the old
er residents who have spent little
time hunting in recent years.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
TWO KENTllCKIANS
ABOARD SUBMARINE
(By Associated Press)

Washington. Sept. 3-Among
the crew of the submarine SIS,
are two Kentuckians, Clarence
Dye, of Louisville, and Henry c.
Hoskins, of Brodhead. Both are
fremen. The radio message to
the Navy Department says the
submarine became partially flood
ed while making "crash dive. y
The submarine is being towed to
the Delaware breakwater. All
on board were saved.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
BEFORE BREAKFAST
SPEECHES BY COX
Addresses Crowds At Toledo and
Other Cities On Start of His
Swing Around Circle
(By Associated Pressl


En- Route With Governor Cox, Sept.
3.-The western swing" of Governor
Cox opened today with before break
fast rear-platform addresses to a
railroad station crowd at Toledo,
while Cox was en- route to Michigan.
"We are in the fight to win," said
Governor Cox at Toledo; eve will win
because we deserve to win. He urged
the League of Nations and referred to
the present disagreement over Ger
man indemnities and Senator Hard
ing's plan to substitute The Hague
tribunal for the league. He said,
"That institution was closed up be-
fore tie war. l imagine there are
bats in the belfry and spiderwebs ev-
erywhere. 1t was n distinct failure and
failed to prevent the war in 1914. The
opposition candidate says he will go
back, open this old institution and try
to keep house there"
Concerning the labor issue he as
serted the republicans are receiving
contributions from persons who would
substitute the bayonet for the Golden
Rule under a reactionary national ad-
ministration. He said, "TEe senate
oligarchy has stolen and taken charge
of the republican party" A number
of other addresses were made to
crowds at stations.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
G. 0. P. TO POUR MONEY
into KENTUCKY

Chicago, Sept. 3.-H. G.. Garrett, OF
Winchester, KY, chairman of the
Kentucky Ways and Means commit
tee of tf'e National committee, has
been subpoenaed to appear before the
senate committee, it became known
here late last night.
Senator Miles c. PoindeXter, chair
man of the Republican NATIONAL Sen
atorial Campaign committee, yester-
day testified before the Kenyon SEN
lucky was regarded as one of the bat
tie grounds. in the fall campaign, and
that the efforts of his committee
would be directed .tQIaGl--the--zsaie-s
cess Of the republican program in
that state.
The four days of investigation here
have shown in regard to the Ken
lucky campaign the following facts:
First-That the National commit
teee has received in contributions
from the state $4,000.
Second-That the senatorial COM
mittee will contribute to the state
fight at least $4,000.
Third-That the National Young
Mems Republican League will con-
tribute $4,000
Fourth-That three other organi-
cations are at work in the state en-
deavoring to collect funds for the
G.. o. p. program.
Fifth-That all of the above
sources are merely arms of national
organizations supplementing the
main local campaign drives from
which the bulk of receipts must
come, especially in the case of state
contests.
Sixtk-That the figures cited are
the minimums given under sworn
testimony which admitted the possi-
bility of greater amounts in every
case.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
STOLEN : SIS REWARD

Five passenger Ford car, Lii
cense Motor No 1016161; new
top put on this spring; shock abb
sorbers on front, none on rear;
one light glass lower half painted
black and broken; four red top
Fish tires. Car stolen from Speed
well, KY, August 31st, by three
or four men. Wire any informa-
tion to Chief of Police, Richmond,
KY, or undersigned.
w. C. WEST.
Phone. Waco sos. Speedwell, Ky.
212 4
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
SUPREME COURT ON
EMPLOYERS RIGHTS
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Sept. 3-Justice
Siddons, in the District of Column
bia Supreme Court today in effect
held that employers had a right to
dismiss employees, who joined
labor union. The right OF labor
was an individual right, the Court
held, and carried with it the right
not to work. adding also the Sill
preme Court upheld the right 81
employers to Impose conditions
upon those who seek employ
ment."
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
That Terrible Backache

from which so many women suf-
fer is significant of organic trou-
bic. 1t tells. with other symp-
toms, such as headaches. nervous
ness, and depression, that nature
requires assistance. For forty
years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, simple reme-
dy made from roots and .herbs,
has been the one effective rene
dy in such cases. 1t speedily re-
moves the cause and restores the
system to healthy, normal CON
dition. 1t
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
Baptists At NicholasvilIe

Nicholasvillc. Ky, Sept. 3-The
Elkhorn Baptist Association
opened here for a two session.
with $50 members enrolled. The
meeting is being held in the city
school, luncheon is served in the
basement by the local members.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
Look Out For This GUY

Harry Baldwin, of Illinois, is in
Kentucky looking for wife and
says they all want to know how
much money he has before they
get serious. He surely struck
sensible section. as he realizes,
and says he IS going to go back
to "Illinoi."
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
Alleged Slayer Who
Made Escape, Gives Up

Word was received from the
sheriff of Estiil county by Sheriff
Waller Rodes, OF Lexington, that
John Embry, alleged slayer Of
Luther Young, who escaped from
the St. Joseph Hospital Tuesday
morning while his special guard,
Newton Stout, slept, had given
himself up to Estill county Off
cials. No details were included
in the communication.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
In City Police Court

Friday night in city police court
promises to be devoid of sensa-
tionol features, since the grist of
misderneanors is small and unin-
teresting thus far. Indications
are that the session will be- short
since the past week has not been
productive of the development Of
much wrong doing, according to
the police court docket.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
Harding Tells How To
Shut Out The Proliteer
lEy Associated PressJ

Marion, O., Sept. 3-Co-opera-
tive farmers associations for the
distribution of farm products are
advocated by Senator Harding i'll
a speech today, as a necessity i'll
reducing food prices. Unless the
producers and consumers organ
ize and get together" he said,
organized prohteering will
squeez in between"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
Louisville Mayor
Addresses Legionaires
(By Associated Press)

Louisville, KY, Sept. 3-The
report of Department Adjutant
Sachs to the second annual CON
vention of the Kentcuky Legion
here today. showed 140 Legions
in the state with membership of
1881. Mayor Smith welcomed
the Legionaires, and Adjutant
Soyars. of the Hopkinsville Post,
responded
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
Today's Livestocx Markets

Cincinnati. Sept. 3 = Lambs
steady; Jersey firm; hogs steady ;
Chicago strong; cattle steady
calves lower No market Monday.
Louisville, Sept. 3-Cattle 600;
slow; hogs 1900; active; sheep
1900; active; all unchanged.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
Gerard Is Chairman
(By Associated Press)

New York, Sept. 3-James w.
Gerard, former Ambassador to
German, accepted the chairman
ship of the finance committee OF
the Democratic National Com
mittee, it was announced at Dem
ocfatic National headquarters
here today. Gerard will have
general supervision of the collec-
tion of Democratic campaign
funds.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
FISH so fresh the wiggle's
still In the tail. Also spring chick
ems. Neff's Fish and Oyster
House, phcne 431. 2O1tf
COURT DAY MONDAY

Regular session of county court
viii be held Monday at the usual
time, County Judge w. K. Price an
nouncing there would be a goodly
number of cases to be heard. There
are few left over from the last ses-
sion to be given consideration.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03

tender his report at the next meeting.
This statement, being made 45
minutes after Mayor Evans called the
council to order, marked the close of
the business and the seconding of a
motion to adjourn.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
Bond Vote In Letcher

Whitesburg, KY, Sept. 3-An
election in Letcher county has
been called to vote on a, $4OO,OOO
bond issue for good roads. Public
sentiment seems to be over
whelmingly in favor of the bond
issue. With federal and state aid
nearly $1.OO0,O0O would then be
available for highways in this
county.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
JUDGE HUNT DEAD
(By Associated Presso

Lexington ny, Sept. Judge
Joseph d. Hunt, 81 years old,
nestor of the Fayette county Bar
and former Circuit Court Judge
of this district, and one of the
most prominent lawyers in Cen
trail Kentucky, died at his home
here today after an illness of six
weeks.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03

At Whitesburg, Grover Hall, aged
s, saved his brother, aged 6, from
drowning when the latter fell in the
river in deep water.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03

At Maysville, Lorenzo D. Poor, rs,
and Mrs. Maude Collins, AZ, were mar
ried, it being the third marriage for
the groom and the second for tho
bride.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03

Annual meeting of the Upper Ken
lucky Educational Society will be
neld at Jackson September 1O-11.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03
Weather For Kentucky

Fair tonight and Saturday !;
moderate temperature.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03

The 18th annual reunion of the
Morgan Mems Association is being
held at Olympia Springs.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03

WANTED-Fireman: apply at NTadi-
son Laundry. 212
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-09-03

DR.. Z. v. Williams, Frankfort, is
dead at the age of 81, after a pro-
longed illness due to old age.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-20
ANTI-ALCOH0LISM CONGRESS
TO OPEN CONVENTION TODAY
BryaN and "russyfootn johnson Are
Among temperance N0tablcs to
lie Present.
tBy Universal Service. ]

, WASiIINGToN. Sept. 19.-Temper-
ance workers representing every
civilized nation are expected to take
part in the fifteenth international
congress against alcoholism. which
opens In this city tomorrow.
Among noted enemies OF the cup
that inebriatcs expected to be pres
ent are William Jennings Bryan and
William II. C"Pussyfoot") johnson,
who lost an eye in the cause Of pro-
hibition at the hands of u London
mob.
European delegates declare the
problem OF temperance legislation
abroad will be largely solved when
they discover means of continuing
the use Of grapes in the manufacture
OF RECKLESS beverages. This, they
say, will calm the fears of wine
growers. Among the countries that
have sent delegates are ENGLAND.
Franco. Italy, Poland. China, japan
Holland, sweden and Norway. The
congress will represent 5000, 900 pro
hibition workers. according to DIR.
Robert Hercod. chairman Of tho Der-
manent committee. A feature twill
be Z pageant representing "The Spirit
OF temperance" on the steos OF the
capitol. a memorial service in honor
or Frances Il. willard and other noted
temperance workers Is planned
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-20
Health Talks by DR.. Brady
Ii Exercise HeaithfuIt
''yriSh.- $50. by Nat ,vu.. November scryic. F.,

,lo Eah ma am adult who has a sodentary occupa-
ereiss or any kHod health without daily ex-
fond nIIm af physicians. perhaps themselves not
these are few Siss and @" mot Her tina, ws he ;afnrn SSi
Of lie. Soo nIn h metabolisin. the physiology
ih" Health 'e @s maag t5se1E% ,rom iiiasss: by good
mGiiiysoaale who never takes aV any " exs ssase's yet
bring 70 light. for his aele eesa sure a l ie e1u Of
4 Ccrta unions he never realized he had
e II seems to be essential in maintaining an
complete ' no,ph ana a good metaboiism or
d 1--WE u ,hat with u good running start an In
years Wi.hou, any exsroi lSl at .no an, and Or w exfn
i EuS Id nm In a doctor or a nurse. But that
ms inactive metabolism is pretty sure to faii
acute lines, hISt emiersency. for, instance. an
sudden strain on rnetaboiism. ~ PAGES =
scientiaee TO o'h lnos hand: 1t Is exceedingly UNI
same Nttiiu ns. Is q p9sent remedy. but. q, the
liens 1t is the height OF nonsense to imagine
makes one stronger in resistance to disease.
o L rather tends to diminish resistance. Thc
i,er acquire through physical culture"
sui: VIVA, I is more %e'n s,rfsin no p ii sns. D nsa' IN:
tes;ss ssnpa hxsae or agility in athletic con
wins a race; it hts the credulous young per.
s0 The e" pur iS eo Of d ioT freak p .s
NOUS aooSS 'n museies is not the deyeiopment OF enor-
cap IN every way. The purpose Is merely the
i ndesS Of circulation and me,aholism.
sSenfS 70. the sake of enjoying health
oinar! muscular development as unheaithfuL.
anu strive rather 10 acquire that normal mus
Su!ar zone of the whole body which insurcs
sood posture and good carriage and prevents
IA numerohs ailments and weaknesses at
AMI h9fathoiag: that tired feeling. jumpy nerves,
ana me, various manifestations which arc
hypothetically designated autointoxIca,inn
are generally best remedicd or prevented by
ohIS, muscular exercise. What the tire,
metaooHsn needs is Il little more oxygen, ard
me way 10 absorb that is by means OF gen