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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
Use BARRELS
FOR BALLOT BOXES
Time Of Opening and Closing Of
Polls In Various Parts of
the Country Today

New York, Nov. 2-The use ot
barrels for ballot boxes was one
OF the expedients adpoted at some
OF the polling places in New Jer.
sey today as a result of the great
ly increased vote due to suffrage
1t was indicated that owing to the
large number of women regis
trants throughout the United
States. the same congestion pre-
vailed elsewhere. In Boston the
polls were kept open until 5 p. IN.
instead of at 4 o'clock. In Georgia
except in the county seats, the
polls were to close at p. III. and
IN the county seats at g o'clock.
Voting is going on today III
more than 100000 election pre-
cincts in the 48 states, in three of
which, North Carolina. Virginia,
and West Virginia, polls close at
sunset.
The hours at which the polls
will close i'll the various states is
as follows:
Alabama, 8 p. m., cities Is p. M.
towns and country; Arizona, 6
p. m. Arkansas, 8 80 p. M. Cali
fornia, I pm .; Connecticut, 8. p
IN. Certain towns 8 p. m. by spe-
ial legislation).
Delaware. p. IN. Florida, 5 80
y. m; Georgia, o p. m, County
Seats) ) p. m., elsewhere; Idaho,
7 p. M. Indiana, 8 p. III. Iowa, 8 p.
m. !; Kansas. ! p. m. Kentucky, 4
y. m; Louisiana. ] p. m.; Maine,
8 p. m.; Maryland, 6 p. nj. city of
Baltimore q p. IN. outside) Mas
sachusettS. 8 p. m. limit Optional
to close earlier, Boston, 4 p. m
Michigan, 5 p. IN. rural Is p. III.
cities)
Minnesota, 9. M. Mississippi. 6
p. NJ. Missouri, o p. m. ; Montana,
8 p. M. Nebraska. p. M Nevada
6 p. m. ; New Hampshire. g p. m. :;
New Jersey. ] p. IN. New Mexico.
p. m. New York. 8 p. M; North
Dakota, 9 p. m; North Carolina,
sunset.
Ohio, 5 30 p. m. Oklahoma, 8 p.
M, rural { Up. IN. cities; Oregon,
8 p. m; Pennsylvania. p. m.
Rhode Island, 7 p, m, cities % p.
IN. i'll townS) South Carolina, 4 p.
III. throughout the state, g p. m.
Charleston; South Dakota, 5 p. IN.
Tennessee. ] p. III. cities a p. IN.
country districts).
Texas, ! p. M; Utah, I p. m. :;
Vermont, 8 p. M; Virginia, sun
set; Washington, 8 p. m; West
Virginia, sunset; Wisconsin, p.
m. Wyoming, 7 p. M.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
Rain Godsend For the
Wheat Crop, Reports Sa

Farmers report the present
rains are very beneficial to the
wheat, which had seen suffering
for some time owing to the dry
weather. Some of them report
they were fearful that the crop
would ''dry out" and rot, owing to
the continued moistureless period.
However, prospects now have
greatly changed and there are in
dications of a good crop, consider
ing the time of year. The rain,
growers state, will cause the
wheat to sprout instead of shriv-
cling up, and start to grow. They
claim after this development there
will be no cause for worry later
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
PICTURE OF COLONEL
irvine PRESENTED
Another Noted Protrait Added To
List Of Madison County Court
Room-Interesting Facts

The picture of Col. William Ir-
vine, first clerk Of Madison coun-
ty, has been added to the group
occupying positions of honor
above the Judges stand in the
Madison county court house, hav-
ing been presented by Mrs Robt
Miller, of this city, a great-gran"-
daughter of the deceased. The
picture was presented recently
through Judge w. R. Shacke,for
who delivered an instructive. an :
impressive talk. The details of the
early and successful life Of the
first man to officiate as clerk Of
the county was related, as we'll as
that of number of his ancectors
The picture, which is don n o.
is from the brush of Miss Nd =
laide Everhart, a noted artisr
Decatur, Ala, and is from an age
and time-worn photograph, which
has been in the hands of relatives
for years. The reproduction il
oil is said to be very striking
likeness of the well known pic
neer of this city and county.
There were a number of rela-
tives and friends of the deceased
present at the presentation of the
picture and some of them includ-
ed four living generations, there
being one great-great-g grand
daughter among them. When the
details of the life of Col. Irvine
were recited, they were equally
as interesting to the younger rela-
tives as some of the old friends of
the we'll known family.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
LIVE STOCK DOWN.;
BIG SOClABLE CROWD
Mules and Horses In Little De-
maad While Cattle Sold Low
Features of Day

Despite the fact that tfereswas
one of the largest crowds for
months in the city Monday, court
day, and there was a large assem-
blage of horses and mules, as well
as cattle, the sales were exceed
ingly slow. The prices were like
wise, with the result that auc-
tioneerS turned that well known
look. denoting there was little do
ing in their line and continued to
cry for higher bids. The sales in
mules and horses were demoraliz-
ing. Discouraged from the start,
there was no Improvement as. the
day advanced. There was little
selling before noon and but little
after that The big attendance
seemed to be interested in politics
more than horses and mules.
Cattle sold lower than month
ago, but at a price that was con-
sidered by some as being 'fair."
They admitted they have lost
money by holding their stock the
past month. One OF them stated
that his cattle would have brought
several cents per pound more Z
month ago, although they would
not have been in as good cCndi-
ton.
Feeders sold at from 8 to 10
cents per pound. There was a fair
demand for COWS which sold at
from 3 to 7 cents. Yearlings
sold at from e to 8 cents, and this
the sum and substance regarding
the cattle market. There was
considerable buying at the lower
figure, the cattle said not TO be iii
the condition expected at this
time of year. All in all, the court
day session proved very success
full from a social standpoint, how
ever. the auctioneers claim they
never worked harder nor sold
less
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
ELECTION PASSES
OFF QUIETLY
Clear Weather Follows Rain and
Vote Bids Fair To Be Heav-
lest In History

! Such a heavy vote was polled in
Madison county today that in two
precincts ballots ran out about two
o'clock in the afternoon. These pre-
cincts were Clay and Chenault. The
former is generally largely Republi-
can, while Chenault usually shows a
good Democratic vote. Extra ballots
were printed for these precincts and
rushed to them.
The day opened with a drizzling
rain which seemed good for several
days, but about o'clock cool wind
blew the clouds away and the sun
came out. The weather became crisp
and cool, delightful late fall day,
and as the sun began to peep from
behind the clouds, so the women vot-
erS began to come forth.
Automobiles were running all day
long, and it is probable that here in
Madison as well as elsewhere in the
country, the vote will be out heavier
than ever before in the history of
presidential elections.
Workers for both political parties
were busy as bird dogs all day long.
The colored women, who make up so
large a part of the Republican part
of Richmond, were on the job early,
and long lines Of them in their pre-
cincts were voted quickly.
The day passed off quietly all over
the county, so far as reports can be
had at this hour. Notwithstanding the
intensity of the interest and enthu-
siasm arouesd on each side, the work
ers went about their business good
naGuredly, it seemed. and will be just
as good friends afterwards as they
were before-rhat is, the men will,
and the women may, too.
The polls closed at four o'clock and
the count began. Due to the length
of the ballot, it was expected that re-
suits may not begin to come in foi
two or three hours.
Returns from over the country will
be read at the opera house tonight.
These bulletins will be furnished by
the Western Union. The Daily Reg
lister will receive Associated Press re-
ports at its Office until o'clock We'd
nesday morning, a special wire hav-
ing been run from Louisville into the
papers office.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
jonah PARK DEAD

Death claimed one of Our moct
highly respected citizens TUESDAY
morning, when Mr.. Jonah Parl
passed away at his home near I'm
ion City following an illness o
many months of tuberculosis.
In his death, his family has 10 {
a kind and affectionate husband
and father and the community one
of its most upright and popular
citizens. May God comfort the
bereaved widow and children, the
daughter and son, who survive.
Funeral services will be con-
Quoted at the Baptist church at
Union City, of which he was de-
vout member, "Wednesday morn
ing at IL O'Clock. Burial in Rich
mond cemetery.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
ONE MADISON SOLDIER
LIKES LIFE IN GERMANY

Charles Hawking, Madison county
buy with the American army of oc-
cupation in Germany, writes that he
is enjoying life, although he "would
prefer being back in old Madison
county" He states that there are
sham battles and other diversion and
that the Americans are being treated
we'll something they insist upon,'
he wrote. There will be number
of the Americans sent home, accord
ing to reports, in the near future.
Some of the lads are sal dto be anx-
ious to make the return trip, while
others are well satisfied, and, it is
claimed, there are some who will re-
main there after the expiration of
their service.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
Jailed Jailer Jubilant

Whitesburg, KY, Nov. 2-On
the eve of the election reports
reaching here from most sections
OF Letcher county, indicate that
Fess Whitaker. called jailer," OF
Whitesburg, will defeat Stephen
Combs, republican, for county
Judge. Nose "standpat" repub-
licans say they will support Whit
aker, and the labor vote is said to
be solid for the erstwhile jailcr.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
STABLES FILLED;
FARMERS CAREFUL

One OF the biggest crowds of the
year, with very few exceptions, WAS
in the city Monday, Court Day being
extensively observed, and a number
of political speeches, as well as other
attractions, being the cause. There
were extra police on duty at the up
town crossings with the result that
there were no accidents, and the num-
Der of buggies is said to have been
the greatest of the year. Owing to
the large number of automobiles, an
other system is being exercised more
extensively than ever by farmers US
ing the horse-drawn vehicle. The
side streets were filled with buggies
and vehicles of various sorts as re
ult of the animals having been taken
to stables for the day. When asked
regarding the very evident changes
upon the part of those driving horses,
one rural resident stated that it was
"more safe as well as we'll satifacto-
ry all round" since the horses were
fed at noon and out of danger, and
the buggies took UP less room than
when tSe animals were hitched. Be
sides, there was not nearly the dan
ger of collision with autos. The
practice has been encouraged by the
police, who state the idea is both q
good and sensible one, and it is e1-
planned that could the drivers of au-
tos be this careful there would be no
accidents in the city to speak Of, and
fewer violations of the law.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
HARDING VOTES; THEN .GoLFs'

(By Associated Prees]
Marion, Ohio, Nov. 2.--After Sena.
tor and Mrs. Harding cast their votes
today, the Republican nominee motor
cd 10 Columbus and played golf. He
appeared confident of success He
will awaits the returns at his home
here tonight. Already requests for
cabinet and minor positions have
reached him should he. be elected
One young man applied for secretary
of state.
Senator Harding took his place in
line at the polls and was the 18th in
line Mrs. Harding was directly
ahead.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
|RAIN PREPARES
CASED TOBACCO
Growers Assert Crop Viii Show
Well, end Prepare For Sales
To Open Soon

The ,ain may hamper the vote,
hut tobacco IL rase ana shed is being
Iut in the besC conu1t1on since it was
cut, ani the growers are jUlilart over
tie prospects. The condition of the
cased leaf product has been precari-
Gus tor some time owing to the dry
weather which has prevailed. The
growers have been awaiting an op-
Fortune time for stripping. but thus
far have had no opportunity. How
ever, the recent rains will admit OF
this work being started at once, and
this will be the case, since there will
be nn delay in preparing it for the
market
The condition of tobacco that has
not reached the case has been pre-
car GUS for some time. The cause O.
this is the same as attributed to the
leaf in case. owing to the exceedingly
d-y wea her. The condition OF thc
crop for 1920 is better than ut env
previous time end It is TIE belief thr
the result VIII be that when the sale
start next month there Will be grea
quantity Of good weed placed for sa'
Inicat- ons are that the Ie11i1~
market, IS we'll as many other 81,
certers viii be opened about Re f
of the month. This viii be the C
here, it is believed as we'll as
other parts OF the state. There
known to be a great amount of goo,
tobacco ready or being prepared f.
the market Some Of the warehcuss
men anticipate one of hte most ex
tensive markets in years, and it is
their intention to fall into line when
the fovement of tobacco starts in Or
der to handle the great amount The
growers are eagerly watching the
market, and are preparing TO affiliate
with the organization looking for the
betterment of the condition of the
grower and assisting him in selling
it at the best market price possible.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
One Killed, Several
Injured In w. Va. Fray

Williamson, ". Va, Nov 2
Travis Horton, OF Thacker, was
killed instantly, and Matt Lester
OF Matewan, was probably fatally
injured and Doug Mounts anc
JONES Overstreet, of Matewan
were seriously hurt in three sep
arate shooting affrays in Mingc
county. Mounts and Overstreet
are under indictment and are
waiting trial on charges growing
out of the recent fatal rioting al
MateWan.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
Louisville Vote Big
And Being Cast Early

Louisville, Nov. 2-Fifty thous-
and voters are believed to have
cast their ballots in the first four
hours of voting, and Louisville
and Jefferson county, it is believ-
ed, will poll nearly 115,OOO votes.
Indications from the state are
that heavy vote will be polled in
all sections. Women are taking
an active part in the last minute
campaign work.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
GENERAL Vote
HEAVY EVERYWHERE:
(By Associated Prcss)

Louisville, Nov. 2-RepOrts re-
ceived here indicate a tremendous
vote being cast throughout the
country, All states report heavy
wonen's vote. except Georgia.
In the North, where there is
snow and rain, voters turned out
as thought the sun was shining.
Many cities report inadequate
facilities to handle the crowds.
In Ohio, the home of the two
major candidates, the vote is ex-
exceptionally heavy.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
FOOTBALL PRACTICE

Practice upon the part of the Amer
lean Legion and the Madison High
football teams continues with the re-
suit that both aggregations are be
1ieved to be in good condition for fu-
ture work. The first Legion game
on Nov. IL promises to. be a contest
that will attract considerable .atten-
tion. The Madison High team viii
soon book a number of games, hav-
ing most excellent record thus far
having won every game participated
in
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
WINCHESTER TOBACCO
MARKET IS ASSURE]

Winchester, Nov. 2.-Articles of
incorporation for the Planters To-
bacco Warehouse Company of Win
chester, KY, were filed with County
Clerk H Clay Skinner, Wednesday
afternoon by J. T. MetcaIf, attorney
incorporating the company at 10000
shares of par value of $50 each. The
articles were acknowledged by R. P.
Taylor, W. II. Tucker and Wiley
Poynter
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
II VOTERS IN COX
FAMILY IN CARRARD

A dispatch from Lancaster says
that II members Of the Cox fam
lily of Garrard county will cast
their votes for Governor James
M. Cox today. Mrs. Eliza Cox,
IS years old, widow Of James Cox,
will cast her first ballot for the
democratic nominee and her child
rem, grandchildren and "inlaws''
will vote the same way. The FAM
lily is not related to the nominee.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
SCHOOL TO HAVE HEAT

There will be no. more disnlissinq
of school at Madison High as a rc5u.,
of the furnace and other heating ap-
-paratus being out of order, it is re-
ported, since there has been some
quick and effective work done. The
work was nearly completed before the
opening of school,; however, the co1c
weather recently prevented the finish
ing touches being applied.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
Both Claim Victory

New York, Nov. Both party
leaders claimed victory for tomor-
rows election. Will Hays, re
publican chairman, claimed 368
electoral votes, while George
White, democratic chairman, de
clared there was "no break in the
solid south"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
Negro Women Refused
Ballots At the Polls

Savannah, Ca, Nov. 2-Negro
women were refused ballots at
voting places here. Many regis
tered since the suffrage amend
ment became effective, but the
election judges ruled that the
state law required registration
six months before an election. No
white women presented them
selves at the polls.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
RUSH TO TAX OFFICES

There was an unusual rush of busi-
ness at both the city and county tax
commissioners offices Monday and
many who would have been delin-
quent paid their bills. The commits
sioners have been inspecting the lists
and find that there will be few delin-
quents. However, it is believed that
the inevitable few will be in evil
dence.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
No Shcre Leave Given;
Shin Crew Mutt nies

New Orleans, La, Nov. 2
Eleven Chinese members of the
crew of the British steamship
Elm Leaf, were wounded by pis-
tol shots when guards attempted
TO quell a mutiny aboard the yes
sci. A riot started when the ship
officers announced no shore leave
would be granted.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The regular meeting of the city
council will be held Thursday night
and there will be considerable rou-
tine business, owing to this meeting
being the first of the month session.
The regular bill will be allowed and
there are expected to be a number of
new measures brought up for dis
cusSion.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
DIR. WANDER MEULEN COMING FOR BIG
UNION MEETING

Rev. Dr. John Wander Meulen, President Of the Pres
byterian theological Seminary in Louisville, and
of the leading preachers The state will deliver series
Of addresses In Richmond this week.
The Christian, Baptist Methodist and Presbyterian
will unite In Union Services beginning next Wednes
day night and running throughout the week.
DR.. Wander Meulen will speak
Wednesday Night in the Episcopal Church
Thursday Night In the Baptist Church
Friday Night In the Christian Church
Saturday Night In the Methodist Church
Sunday Night In the Christian Church
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
Has Moved To Ashland

Lloyd Sims. who has been a res
ident of the city for a number OF
years. has moved his family where
he will make his future home. He
will engage in business there. his
"old home town." and has num-
Der of Richmond friends who wish
him well.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
Many Women Voting

Charleston, w. Va. Nov. 2
Women voters outnumbered the
many precincts. Crowds
were SO large in Wheeling that
1t was necessary to close the polls
for a time to form voters into
parties.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
Bet We Know Who For?

Cincinnati, Nov. 2-Rev. Aaron
Watkins, Prohibition presidential
candidate, and wife voted one
hour after their son, Willard, a
student, who cast his vote for his
father.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
HERE'S FIRST RETURNS
(Hy Associatcd Press

Boston. Nov. 2-The first com
plete election returns from New
Ashford, Mass, give Harding 28,
and Cox 6, reported complete at
|:30 a. m.
Topeka, Kan, Nov. 2-Threc
city precincts complete give
Harding 54, Cox 81, and Debs r.
Boston, Nov. 2-Norwell, Mass
complete, gave the following re-
turns Cox 4S; Harding 400.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
tn: MARKETS

Cincinnati, O., Nov. 2.-Hogs Soc
higher; Chicago 25c. higher; cattle
calves and lambs active.
Louisville, Nov. 2-Cattle 500;
steady and unchanged; hogs 600
25c higher, tops $3.50; sheep 15C
steady and unchanged.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
81 Net Enough, Polls
Were Kept Clcsed

Columbia, s. c., Nov. 2-Sever-
Il voting precincts remained un-
opened at II o'clock because cleo
ion managers said a dollar a day
was not enough pay.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02

a Louisville dressmaker has just
finished a shroud for woman who
stated that she expected to be mar
ried within a short time, and had the
garment made to use as a wedding
gown, also.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
Weather For Kentucky

Fair and colder tonight freez-
ing temperature in west and CEN
trail portions Wednesday.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
Havana Election

Havana, Cuba, Nov. 1-Prcsi-
dental elections were held ir
CubaStoday.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
Public Debt Decreased

(By Associated Press,
Washington, Nov. 2-The pub
lie debt was reduced $24.846,455
Iuring. the month. of October.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02

morning a gentle-
with initials j. j. H.
Buick leather fob.
ID. Cornelison. 265 2p
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02

{. LOST-Tuesday
mans gold watch,
en- graved in case
Return to Edward
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-11-02
Harding SIS Today

Marion, O., Nov. To-day was
Senator Harding's 55th birthday.
The Republican journal., 1920-10-28
. NOTICE

District No. Maine and New:Hampshire,
Port of Belfast, Maine.
Notice is hereby given that under Dept
Circular 28l. Act of Feb 10, 1920, and
Art. 81 of the Customs Regulations of
1915, and in pursuance of authority grant
ed by the Commissioner of Navigation
on application of Clarence M. Woolley of
Castine, Maine, owner, the name of the,
Gas screw yacht "Atrypa," % gross tons,
official No. 100000, be changed to "Orono.''~
CHARLES M. SLEEPER,
Avail Collector of Customs