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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
.BLANTON GETS IN
RACE FOR MAYOR
City Clerk and School Board
Member for Years Asks Pro-
motion From the People

After number Of years ser
vice in several official capacities.
Mr.. w. Z. Blanton is today ask
ing the democ.~tIc voters OF
Richmond for endorsement OF
his public service, and promotion
to higher honors. He announces
his candidacy ror Mayer Of Rich
mond, subject to the pr mary on
August 9th.
Mr.. Blanton has served faith
fully and efficiently as City Clerk
for the past ten years, and had
eight years OF hard work on the
City Board of Education. He i.
thoroughly familiar with th
city's executi, and financial af
fairs in every detail, and hi
friends believe that his expert
ence along all lines amply quail
ifies him to make a splendiC
Mayor.
Throughout his whole life he
has been a faithful hardworkine
Democrat, has been one of the
city's most prominent busines.
men. and probably knows every
man. woman and child in the city
He says he intends to make al
&c active canvas ), and il nomin
ated and elected promises him
self to give the city his carnes'
efforts for a clean, cconomica
and progressive administration
of its affairs.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Over IS Reported Killed In Bat
ties Between Negroes and
Whites and 10 Squares
Burn-City Is Placed
Under Martial Law
(By Associated Press)

Tulsa, Okla, June Further
riots occurred here today be
tween hundreds of armed white
men and negroes.
Meanwhile great fire is rag
ing in the negro section. Ten
square blocks are in flames with
negroes shipping hremen, who
are helpless to stay its progress.
All this time a battle was III
progress between negroes, en-
trcnchcd in houses, and armed
white men. AS guns popped, ne
groes fell in exposed places with
here and there a white man hit
and while no accurate count OF
the dead is possible. it is estimat-
ed at least six white men and 50
negroes have been killed. The
list of wounded is apparently
heavy.
State troops arrived from Ok
fahoma City early in the forenoon
and found the city in battle ar
ray. They Immediately begar
rounding up negroes and within
few hours had more than 2.00C
herded in the CITY hall and Other
public buildings and in the faii
grounds under guard.
This apparently caused no dim.
mutton in the firing which reach
cd such a point Gov. Robertson
placed the city under martial law
with Adjutant General Barrett in
command.
The riot began last night when
4 negro was arrested. charged
with attacking a white girl. I'm
mcdiatcly negroes appeared in
motor cars, intent on freeing the
imprisoned negro
Within few minutes bands Of
white men rushed to the jail.
while other patrollcd the city
The tension grew until finally q
shot was fired. Fighting ther
became general most of the night
and broke out afresh early today
The proclamation of martial
law was extended to cover entire
Tulsa county. Mt noon it ap-
pcarcd the fire would be confined
TO the negro section.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
AUTO PLUNCES into
RIVER AT BOONESBORO

Frank Shearer, of Winchester,
Monday night narrowly escaped
drowning when the machinery of
his automobile became unman-
ageable while he was approach
ing the ferry at Boonesboro and
after turning around several
times, ran into the Kentucky riv-
er. Shearer crawled out Of the
car through 4 window. A boy
who was with him jumped out Of
the machine before it fell into the
river. The car still was in the
river today.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Game WARDENS WERE
VERY BUSY IN bn0'.
Oy Associated rrpssJ

Frankfort, ky, June IL llrty
arrests and Is convictions to-
gethcr with tn" seizure Of small
quantity OF contraband nets and
boats was the sum total OF the re-
suits obtained by game wardens
throughout 'hc state during
April, according to 4 report just
prepared by the State Fish and
{ iamc Commission. The CONTRA
band consisted Of nine unlicensed
nets, two boats and three pairs of
pars.
The best r""ord was made by
K. NJ. Tharp, warden for district
No. ., who IS stationed at Win
ston. He arrested seven men
and obtained six convictions, seiz
ing three hoop nets with wings.
The records OF the other war
dens follow: District No. |. B. a.
Boone, Clinton, three arrests and
three Convictloes. Pat Stone, vol
untcer warden, Mayheld, two ar
rests and two convictions.
District No. 2: ! 5. Fritz, Hop
kinsviIle, no arrests and no con-
victions. {. B. Brewer, Fairview,
volunteer warden, three arrests
and three convictions.
District No. 5 w d. Blackwell
Grecnvlllc, oac arrest, one con-
viction.
District I Z. + Wade. Webb,
iour arrests, tour convictions:
District 5: II. l.. Applegatc,
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
$1,OOO,O0O Oil Suit
Heard AT Lexington

Lexington, Ky, June l--Ap-
proximately $l,00O,G0 is involved
in suit pending in the Lee cir
cult court which by special ar
rangement was hear here today
before Judge J. c. Layman, Of
Elizabethtown, special judge. The
case is expected to be completed
tomorrow. The suit involves
100 acres Of the most valuable oil
properties i'll the Big Sinking dis
trict. The suit was brought by
Ollie Lovelace ard others against
the Eastern .Iulf Oil Company
for an undivided one-half interest
in the tract.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Judge and Marshal Are
Given Twenty-one Year:


Prestonburg, ky- June l-Po
lice Judge Kerry Giagcr an'
Town Marshal s. A. Collins
Weeksburg, this county, were
given 2l years here for the killing
Of Gerard Richmond, a b. & O
bridge guard. Richmond wa
slain last October when the two
officials sought to arrest him
Richmond was shct five times in
the back. There we're no eye
witnesses. Both sides sought to
show previous threats, A new
trial was asked.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Ledies, look for our ad, in the
next two issues. Cox & March.
Notice to Teachers and Prespec-
tive Teachers of Madison
County:

You are hereby directed by the
Superintendent and County
Board Of Education, upon the ad-
vice and authority Of the State
Superintendent. Of Public instruc-
ton Of Kentucky, to enroll in the
Eastern Kentucky State NORMAL
or Bcrea College or some Institu-
ton Of equal lank for d period OF
not less than five weeks instruc-
ton in the Elementary and High
School work iUr Madison county
schools. If you are now enrolled
in school you may continue your
present course, and receive credit
Tor attendance, otherwise you
will be barred from teaching this
coming year III the schools Of
Madison county.
Any teacher who attends else
where must bring back a ccrtif-
cate OF attendance. This applies
to colorcd as well as to white
teachers.
Teachers are also requested to
return reports, properly signed.
record books, library books and
receive their pay.
Anyone holding a claim against
the County School Fund must
present same. properly signed, as
we must close our books June 30,
1921. Yours respt.,
3. F. EDWARDS,
Supt. Madison c. Schools.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
MEMORIAL SERVICE
FOR elmer LOWRY

Memorial services were held at
NeWby Monday were quite a mum
Der of people gathered at the
grave of Elmer Lowry, the young
soldier who lost his fife in the
world war, bringing with them
many flowers and flags. The
speaker OF tht day, Hon. J. P.
Chenault. spoke very tcnderly of
the youn& man as he had known
him in camp life He told Of his
many virtues and was proud his
grave was ever to be hOnOred.
The occasion was a beautiful and
Impressive one in every way.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Specials for ladies Court Day at
Cox & March's.
of Kerr
and Tigert Confirmed

Washington, June The Sen
ate Tuesday afternoon confirmed
the nomination OF John L. Tigcrt
University Of Kentucky, Lcxing,
ton, to succeed Philandcr T.
Claxton, as Commissioner Of Ed
ducation. Rumorcd opposition to
his confirmation did not mater
ialize, it was learned following
the executive session.
At the same time the Senate
confirmed the nomination Of Cir
cult Judge Charles Kerr, Lex
ington. to be Federal Judge i'll
Panama.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
TERRIBLE RACE WAR BREAKS
OUT IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA
Fakirs Indicted
[Bv Associated Press)

Louisville, June 1.-The grand
jury today indicted Harry Lewis
ton, alias Stratton and John
Leech, under arrest in Detroit for
alleged swindling Of w. P. Viii
liams, of Blu6elds, w. Va, out Of
$4,000 bet OH fake horse race
in Louisville May 9Th.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Air Men Hurt When Bomb Drops

Washington, May 31.-Three
officers and eight enlisted men OF
the army air service were injur-
ed, some seriously, by an explo-
sion today of a bomb being placed
aboard a vessel at the army prov
ing grounds at Aberdeen, Md. Re
ports say the bomb was dropped
as it was being placed in theship.
Captain Joseph Hall and First
Lieutenant Lewis Reese are
among the injured.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Get three-shovel Malta tobac-
CO plow from Oldham & Hackett.
"Babe" Gets His 18th

Washington, June George
(Babe) Ruth, New York Yankee
outfelder. made his 18th home
run Tuesday afternoon off Pitch
er Zachary of Washington in the
ninth inning with two men on
bases. The Senator'S, however,
held safe lead.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
POOSEY

Mrs. J. L. Cofey is improved
some after her three weeks i'll
ness.
Mrs. T. J. Curtis and Mrs. Sam
Ross, both of Kirksville, spent
the evening with Mrs. y. L. Cof-
fey.
Mrs. Will alswick, Of Cotton
burg, remains about the same.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
M'COMBS COUGHS UP
(Ry Associated Press)

Louisville, Ky. June -Abram
Renick, of Winchester, Ky, today
paid the $4,000 fine imposed in
federal court here on a charge of
using the mails to defraud i'll con-
nection with the McCombs Oil
Company case. John Mclaughlin
of New York, paid $1,000 and
promised to pay the remaining
$1,000 by tomorrow.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Many Visit The Clouds

Lieut.. Aaron Coates with Bri.
Comn's fying machine have been
been taking up a lot of passcn-
gers who want to see how Rich
mond looks from the clouds. Mr.
Conn has the latest model ma
chine and Lie;lt. Coates, an ex-
army flier, is capable and careful.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
IS Reported Killed

Oklahoma City, Okla, June /
Seventy-fve persons. white and
negroes. arc reported killed in the
race riots at Tulsa, according to a
telephone message TO Governor
Robertson today from the Tulsa
chief of police.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Governor Gets Cat
From Clay's Ferry

Frankfort, KY, June IA CO.
pound catfish will grace the Man
sion table. 1t was caught by ].
F. Skidmore, of Lexington, at
Clay's Ferry, in the Kentucky
river. 1t was three and one-half
feet long and nearly upset Mr..
Skidmore'e boat He took it,
still alive, to the governor this
morning.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Today's Livestock Markets

Cincinnati, June l = Cattle
steady; packing hogs 25c higher
Chicago stronger; sheep and
lambs steady; Jersey steady
Louisville, June Cattle 400;
uneven and unchanged; hogs L.
700; 10c to 15c higher tops $8.25 !;
sheep $500; strong and unchang-
ed lambs $13Z5.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
To Revise Dry Enforcement
(By Associated 0~essj

IBy AssOcIated "ess)
Washington, June l-CommiS-
sioner Blair announced today
that early and complete reorgan-
lzation of the federal prohibition
unit is planned with more eff
cient and an end to the costly adj
miniStration. /.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
ANOTHER WHISKY
ROBBERY IN NELSON
(Rv Associated Pressl

Bardstown, Ky, June Five
armed men early today captured
Dick Calver. of Bardstown, and
Logan Burke. Louisville. guards
at the T. w. Samuels distillery
at Deatsville, this county, dis
armed them and removed Is
cases of whisky in a truck. They
cut the telephone wires.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Militiamen Go To Tulsa

Muskogee. Okla, june l-I-o-
cal company of national guards
men and the company from Wag-
oncr. near here. were ordered to-
day to proceed to Tulsa.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01

FOR SALE-T -Thorobred Aire-
dale puppies; 2 months old; not
only good pets but all-round
farm and watch dogs; the most
intelligent dog there is. r. c.
Coomer, phone So Waco; P.
0. Speedwell, Ky. 130 1G
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Drawing every hour Court Day
at Cox & March's.
Humorist Wins English Derby
(By Associated Press)

EPSON Downs, England. June
1-EIumorist won the classic
Derby here today, Aneran was
second and Lemonora third.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Paint and Varnish demonstra-
tion Court Day at Ccx & March's,
Candidate Withdraws In Clark

L. S. Hamilton La withdrawn
from the race for ~ democratic
nomination for Sheriff Of Clark
county leaving the only candi-
dates, Jailer J. S. Mullins and
Deputy Sheriff d. Bush, the lat
ter a brother Of Deputy Sheriff
SAINT Bush, OF his city
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
DR.. Pryor Veterinarian phone ss2

If ycu want to save money,
buy your paris green from Rich.
mond WEIGH Co. 126 2
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
john Deere hay presses at Old
ham & Hsckett's.
Today's Produce Prices
Quoted and paid by the Rem
lker Poultry Company.

Only cne John Deere light draft
grain binder left at Oldham &
Hackett's.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
HIS NEICHBORS
ENDORSE ANGEL


Knowing Judge G. B. Angel as
we do by living near and being in
contact with him, and he being a
candidate for the democratic nom
ination for County Judge OF Mad
ison county, we feel it Our duty
to make the following statement
ior' the benefit of those who may
not know him SO well.
He IS honest in that he always
tells the truth and pays his debts :;
public spirited, making the sac
riiice to church and schools and
roads necessary in his cornnuni-
ty; we'll informed on all public
affairs; a man of deep convictions
undaunted courage and unhag-
gln9 energy, open-minded and
eager to gain information; will
ing at all times to cooperate
with the best minds and thought
for the great underlying principle !
in which we believe and for
which we know he is ready and
willing to fight. Therefore, we
recommend him as a genteel, up. |
right man worthy a place on the
ticket for the office he seeks, and |
II nominated we lave not doubt
of his success in the final race |
With six years Justice of the
Peace and four years County
Judge of Laurel county, he has
the necessary experience with all
the affairs pertaining to County
government, and we will have
one Of the most ideal officials the
county has ever elected.
The foregoing is respectfully
submitted for the thoughtful con |
sideration of the voters of Madi-
son county.
E. T. Fish.
W. O. Moore.
]. S. Gott.
b. p. Allen.
Charles r. Duerson.
Robert Botkin.
w. T. Terrill.
+. {. Moore.
Taylor BotkIn.
p. II. Moore.
E. +. Ogg.
w. II. lIenslcy.
Eliza IIcnslcy. /
NJ. NJ. Robinson. NJ. D.
B. T. Robinson
J. Campbell Thompson. NJ. d
Charles B. Holder. i
NJ. T. Young.
y +. Scruggs.
VIM. II. Brooks.
Jesse Mckinney.
Mrs, Jesse Mckinney. !
Mrs. NJ. T. Young. u
II. NJ, Snyder.
]. K. Arnett.
L. B. Scrivncr. u
CIevc Anderson /
Mrs. Clevc Anderson.
Charley Anderson. :;
Mrs. Mary Anderson.
William Anderson.
Mrs. William Anderson.
Egbcrt Anderson, i
Thomas Ogg.
Mrs. Pattie Ogg. i
Mrs. W. I. TcrrilI.
Mrs, Gilbert Terrill.
Jane Terrill.
Mary L. Gates.
Gilbert Tcrrill.
George Ballard
Mrs. w. A. Ogg.
Mrs. Charles r. Duerson.
w. A. Ogg.
Frank Jones.
w. b. Jones.
Mrs. Laura Jones.
.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01

In the mine stri'.., Oh he West
Virginia border "a persons are
under arrest.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01
Weather For Kentucky

Fair tonight and Thursday lit
tie change in temperature.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-01

Ladies Day Court Day at Cox
& March's.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-22

Publication by San Francisco
newspaper that Congressman Samuel
5 AREN'T will oppose Senator Ke,
Pittman in the United States senat,
race next year brought from Mr.
Arentz the statement in telegram Z,
the Gazette that he has not made IN
ms mind to get into the senatorial cam.
paign, although as heretofore stated
he is considering it. The message
from Nevada's representative follows.
NO interview has been given by me
TO any newspaper regarding my can
didacy for the senate emphaticallv
DENY making an announcement. Ser
ious consideration is being given this
matter by me but whenever a decision
Is reached, my friends in Nevada will
be acquainted with the fact and NV
home papers notified first, for | am a
Nevada man first, last and all The
time"
The article which inspired this state
ment was published last Sunday. 1t
was signed by Washington CORES.
pondent of the San Francisco Chron-
'cle and although it did not say that
Congressman Arentz had authorized
an announcement, it was couched in
language implying finality.-Gazette
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-22
NOTICE OF TIME SET FOR
PROVING WILL.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that Hover c. Robbins has filed here
in an instrument purporting to be the
last will and testament OF Charles
Whppe Brown, deceased, together
with his petition for the probate OF
said instrument and for his appoint
men as executor thereof, and that the
hour OF 10 a. m. OF Monday, the l7ti,
day of October, 1921, being day OF
Regular Session OF said Court, at the
Courtroom of said Court, in Haw-
thorne in said Mineral County, has
been fixed by said Court for the prov
ing of said will and for the hearing OF
the said petition, at which time and
place any person interested in said es-
tate may appear and contest the pro-
bate OF said will or show cause, il any
they have, why said petition should
not be granted.
S. T. KELSO, Clerk
CANTWELL & SPRINGMEYER,
Nixon Bldg, Reno, Nevada.
Attorneys for Petitioner.
First Publication Oct. /, 1921
Last Publication Oct. Is, 1921.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-22
IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF MIN.
ERAL.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter of the Estate of Charles
Whips Brown. Deceased.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that the undersigned was on the 18th
day OF October 1921. appointed and
qualified by the above entitled court
as Executor OF the estate OF Charles
Whips Brown, deceased.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to file the same
with the proper vouchers and statu-
tory affidavit attached, with the. Clerk
OF the Court within three months from
the date OF the first publication of this
notice.
HOVER C. ROBBINS
Executor OF the Estate / Charles
Whips Brown, deceased.
Cantwoli & Springmeyer,
3Cl Nixon Bldg. Reno, New.
Attorneys for Executor.
Date OF first publication, Oct p. 1921
Date OF last publication, Nov. 10, 1927.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-22
BITS OF WISDOM

fou are the real author Of your troubles
he man who shows up best one who shows off lea
IL requires wisdom to speak, but keep silence REQUIRES
only self-conrol f
neh man is IN earnest and knows what he is about his
work is half done ' ~
A pessipst is man who when given his cbo; t...
two evils, takes both of them
Marriage is not for those who cannot push neramh,.
iator without feeling selfconscous
me ladder OF life is full of spnters but they always r
the hardest when we're sliding down pNA
Sometimes don't make the hest of o, ;,
charity begins at home be good to Yourself
up barefooted " p' - nn'sh
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-22

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DIS
TRICT OR THE STATE OF NE
VADA IN AND FOR THE COUN
TY OF MINERAL.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-22
OF APPLICATION FOR UNITED
STATES PATENT.
SERIAL NUMBER Oi3517
U. S. MINERAL SURVEY NO. 44s4

United States Land Office,
Carson City, Nevada, August 4, 1921.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-22

In the matter of the estate OF Charles
Whips Brown, Deceased.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-22
FLORENCE LODE

Beginning at Cor No. !. from which the S.
f. Cor. of Sec.-is. 7. : N, X. 80 E.-M.D.M.
bears S.13'42'26" f. +i2,6 #. and running
thence y i1'36.E. 616.0 #. to Cor. No 3
thence N.8s'07'E. 10000 #. to Cor. No },
thence S.1i'56'W. $3.50 #. Cor. No. 4,
thence S.sS'07'W. 10000 #. TO Cor. Mol, the
- ~f heoinnipU
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-22

The Department has recently executed agreement
with the American Gas Accumulation Company under which
this company is tournish the Department installation
on the state highways suitable points than three
lighthouse danger signals Under the terms of the agree
men the lighthouses furnished free to the Department
the Department to install and maintain the same and in
consideration thereof the permitted to lease GER
tain the pedestal for advertising the adj
vertsng to be used however strictly national in
character 1t is the present plan of the Department to
install two OF these lighthouses the Reno-Spaks con-
crete highway each of the reverse curve be-
tween those two cities and which one of the heaviest
nght-trafic roads in the State The lighthouse flashes
red danger signal intervals and if the so
mails installed prove beneficial others will be later in
stalled at other dangerous points on the highway. The
third lighthouse will be installed near the TOP of the Wasboe
summit grade on the RenoCarson highway Hiph
way News.