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machine. Sunday evening, for the
nfst time. he made circling flight,
while on Monday night he repeated
the performance with even. greater
success. ----..--.-.-.- :. :
The art Of. flying is one that 10 not
easily learned. and its dangers are
we'll known. Grand Forks, in the
Nights here q year ago Of Arch Hox-
soy. when he appeared in . Wright
biplane and gave startling and thrill
Ing exhibitions Of mans control over
the elements. 10 among the dead who
have sacrificed their lives to the am.
bition OF man to fly. And there are
almost countless others who have met
similar fate to that Of Arch Hox-
sey.
McGoey Shows Nerve,
The Grand Forks man. in his dtxhts.
has shown himself full Of the right
kind Of nerve. In his flights up to the
present time he has been exceedingly
careful as to every detail, and he has
not made any effort at the Sensational.
First his flights we're straight away,
the machine being sent to q height
OF only about fifty feet and remaining
In the air for q distance Of from 800
to 400 feet. And previous to that he
contented himself with merely driving
the machine over the ground, the
aeroplane being equipped with a wheel
carriage.
With the rudiments Of awaiting
learned, Mccoy now makes the turns,
and his flights Monday evening were
exceptionally interesting. During ono
Of these he remained in the air about
four minutes and twenty seconds,
making q flight that carried him
clear out over the Lilac Hedge farm
and back through the fair grounds,
and the gathered crowd Of spectators
showed its thorough appreciation Of
the ayiator's ability.
May Fly at State Fair.
1t is very probable that Thomas Nc
Goey will be seen at the state fair in
Grand Forks next week. The board
Of directors of the fair association
will hold meeting this afternoon to
discuss the proposition, and II salts
factory arrangements can be made,
then the Grand Forks aviator will fly
each day of the fair with P. o. Parme-
lee, the Wright Bros aviator who
will also fly here.
The double attraction would be one
that would most certainly prove a big
attraction. Parmelee is an aviator Of
worldwide reputation, and that fact,
together with the further fact that
the other aviator is Grand Forks
man, would result in the creation Of
enough interest to make Grand Forks
the northwest aviation center for the
week, and they would bring even
greater crowds than have already
been promised.
The evening times., 1911-07-18
SURPRISED BOTH
Husband Arrested and Finds Wife in
Jail Also.

Milwaukee, Wis.,. July 1S.-The re-
turn home Of Stephen Smikowski,
after an absence from the city of six
teen months, was replete with sur
prises for himself and for Mrs. Polly
Smikowski. aged 18 years, his wife,
who had instituted abandonment pro-
ceedings. Arriving at his home
Smikowski was arrested.
During the night he was aroused by
loud sobbing in an adjoining cell. The
voice of the woman seemed familiar.
"Polly is that you?" Smikowski final
ly called through the bars.
'Is that you, Stephen?" answered
the surprised wife.
when did you come back and how
long have you been in here?" She had
been arrested late at night and did
not know of her husbands return.
The evening times., 1911-07-18
OLD STORIES Of
VALLEY ARE TOLD
EARLY Settlers Repeat Tales
That Were New Great
Many Years Ago

Fairmount, N. D., July 1S.-The re-
cent meeting at Abercombie of the
old settlers of Richland county
brought out many interesting tales of
early days that are of historical value
to the state of North Dakota and the
Red River valley region.
In the early seventies, when the
wolves were still bowling around the
shacks Of few struggling settlers,
James j. Hill launched his first
steamboat, the Selkirk, in McCauley-
Vile, and started his own boat line
up the river, which Secretary Wilson
has since described at the valley of
the Nile on the western hemisphere. /"
He had previously made the trip, in
1870, on dog train from Abercombie
to Winnipeg, and was so pleased with
the prospects that he at once ar
ranged with Captain Alexander Griggs
the subsequent founder of Grand
Forks, to build the first steamer.
Two Historical Points
The now abandoned Fort Abercom-
bic. which was established in 1858 as
the first military post in North Da-
kota, and McCauleyville, the oldest
village in the upper Red River val
ley, are of historical Importance, To-
Gated, as they are, at the head of nav
igation for a great international high
way more than 500 miles in extent,
and the starting point for James J..
Hills finland empire"
David McCauley's old sawmill, the
first manufacturing enterprise in the
valley, furnished material for the first
boats and village buildings. With the
establishment of line of stage
coaches by Blakeley and Carpenter of
st. Paul between Fort Abercombie
and Winnipeg, or Fort Gary. in 1871,
and the starting of the boat line about
the same time, the first permanent
settlers built their homes in this sec
tion of the valley.
Dogs Carry Mail
The first mail service came from
st. Paul and through St. Cloud by dog
trains. All ST. Paul freight came by
OK carts, relic of which may still be
seen in the state park at Abercombie.
Winnipeg freight was transported
from McCauleyville by steamboats,
and f1atboats, about forty of the latter
with a capacity of from ten to forty
tons each being constructed in the
village the first season.
Vast Wilderness Existed
The Red river and its settlements
presented many busy scenes at this
time, but the great uncultivated val
ley was vast, discouraging wilder
ness. General Sibley had previously
come into the territory to drive out
the Indians, and he reported the Da-
kotas and the Red River valley as
only fit for Indians. Today it is the
center Of one of the richest and most
prosperous agricultural districts in
tho world.
The next old settlers meeting will
be at Fairmount.
The evening times., 1911-07-18
WOMAN SCALPED
Terrible Accident as Result of Horses
Being Frightened

Dickinson, N. D., July 18.-While
returning from the funeral of Mrs.
Herman Berum at Taylor, to their
home north of that place, Mr.. and
Mrs. Haugen, an elderly couple, were
thrown from their conveyance when
the horse became frightened at an
overturned load of lumber and both
severely injured.
Mrs. Haugen was practically scalp
ed, al large portion of her scalp be-
ing torn from her head, which with
the hair attached, was found near the
injured body.
Mr.. Haugen suffered internal in
juries. Z
The evening times., 1911-07-18
OFFICIALS TO
TOUR THE ROUTE
Northern Pacific Men DESTROYS
of Gaining Direct Informa-
tions on Conditions

Mandan, N. D., July 18.-Def1nite
Developments with reference to the
proposed construction of the Mandan
to Stanton branch of the Northern
Pacific railroad are expected to fol-
low the visit here this week of a
number of the company's officials who
will make trip over the route of
this line, which has already been
graded, and the laying Of steel on
which work was held up last year
because of the unfavorable crop con-
ditions. Upon the report that is made
by the officials who are making the
investigation at this time will depend
the action of the company for this
yesl.
There have recently come from the
north district reports as to the con-
dition of the grain which have not
been entirely in accordance with the
facts. These reports have been to
the effect that there has been large
damage done, and several days ago,
in order to satisfy themselves on
that point, c. L. Zimmerman of this
city, accompanied by several others,
made an auto tour of the route, and
returned with reports that were
much more optimistic. 1t depends
largely upon the crop of this fall as
to whether or not the railroad will
do any construction work.
Officials of the company have them
selves desired to gain a more thor
ough knowledge of the actual condi-
tions along the line, and that fact
has been responsible for the proposed
tour While the yield per acre in the
district will not be very great, still
the fact that there has been such a
vast increase in acreage will mean a
large tonnage.
There have been rumors recently
OF plans by the railroad that call for
the construction of "a line to Center,
in Oliver county. The present route
lies to Stanton, in Mercer county, the
line being about thirty miles east Of
Center. A branch off the main-north
line at Harmon would be necessary
to afford connections with Center,
which lies in the heart of very rich
farming district.
Extensive work is being carried out
by the railroad in this city, several
big crews being brought here within
the last few days. The yard changes
are being made in anticipation Of the
increased shipments from the Can
non Ball line and from the north
branch when it is laid The yardage
facilities are being very materially
increased, and it will require about
three months to do the work.
In order to secure enough level
space, it will be necessary to do
great deal of digging, and a large
portion of the hill that rises along
the yards will have to be cut and
blasted away. The crews are already
enga ged in that operation.
Towns Are Named
All of the towns along the Fargo
Surrey cutoff have finally been named
by the Great Northern. Here is the
list. showing also the older towns
touched: In Barnes county, Pills
bury and Algeo; Griggs, F,airview,
Hannaford and Sutton; Eddy, Brant-
ford, Dundas and Munster; Wells,
Bremen, Viking, Heimdal and Wells
burg; Pierce, Dallas and Clifaon;
Norfold, Guthrie, Rangely,
Karlsrue, Falsom, Simcoe and Geno;
Cass, Luverne.
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Winter Wheat : success

Minot, N. D., July 1s-Turkey red
winter wheat grown by John Kas-
sens at Lone Tree will average be-
tween fifteen and twenty bushels an
acre, according to the persent out
look. He is very enthusiastic over
the success attained and will increase
the acreage this fsll.
Former Governor J. NJ. Devine is
growing winter rye on q farm near
Towner that will run about twenty
eight bushels an ecre.
The evening times., 1911-07-18
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

Mayville, N. D., July 1S.-This city
will entertain the annual meetings Of
the Traill County Sunday School as
sociation Thursday and Friday, the
sessions to be held in the locsl Con-
gregational church. During the past
year considerable progress has been
made In Traill county In connection
with the interdenominational Sunday
school work, and evidence Of that
work is expected to be found at the
convention here this week.
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OLD SETTLERS PICNIC

Darlington, N. D., July 18.-The
Foster County Old Settlers associa-
tion is holding its annual picnic in
this city today, and the event 10 be-
ing attended by very large crowd.
The principal speaker In attendance
at the gathering is =. p. Kelly, one OF
the best known residents Of this sec
ton Of the state. The program ID
an elaborate one.
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Griggs Helped

Binford, N. D., July 1s-Immense
benefits will accrue from rains which
fell over this district in the last few
days. They have materially bright
ened the prospects for a forage crop,
such crop at one time appearing to
be on the verge of a total failure in
some portions Of the county. Wheat
has suffered heavily from the hot
weather.
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THIEVES ARE BOLD
Enter Home While Family Is at Ball
Game

Grand Rapids, N. D., July 49,
Sneak thieves are becoming quite
bold and numerous in this town.
While Mr.. and Mrs. R. Jenson were
witnessing the ball game they enter
ed the home and stole $3.50, but as
luck would have 1t overlooked a
drawer in the bureau containing about
$40 in cash. That same afternoon A.
Anderson had light robe stolen from
his buggy.
The evening times., 1911-07-18
ITCHING SKIN QUICKLY COOLED

ITCHING SKIN QUICKLY COOLED
Hot weather means skin trouble
for many people, but now you can
stop the itch instantly.
Just a few drops of the cooling and
healing winter green lotion and the
itch is gone-not in half an hour
not In ten minutes-but in five Sec
onds.
This simple wash is known as D..
d. D. Prescription for Eczema, and
usually sells for $1.00 bottle, but
now by special arrangement you can
get a trial size bottle for 25 cents.
This will be enough to show you why
we always recommend D. D. D. for all
skin troubles. D. D. D. gives in
slant relief. Dacotah Pharmacy.
Grand Forks, N. D.
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acres of the rye and also expects a
big corn crop, although the outlook
for a big wheat yield is not very
bright.
Corn and FIsx Do Well

Mandan, N. D., July 1s-Corn and
fax have been doing very we'll in this
district and the crop will be good
one. Wheat, however, has been ma.
terially damaged by the long contin-
ued hot spell. An average Of about
seven to nine bushels an acre is ex-
pected.
The evening times., 1911-07-18
POT GANG THIEVES

Many H6b0es Laying Around James.
town Cause Some Trouble
jamestown. N. D., July 18.-The
italian crew of laborers who are
camping beside the railroad track
and the culvert east Of the city re-
port that twice recently they have
been robbed Of all their eatables dur
ing the, night. The timber along the
river is the harbor of pot gangs and
any day about meal time not less than
fifty men can be flushed from the
Jungle.
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TRANSIENT KILLED
Was Fit by Train While Walking
Along the Track.

Williston, N D., July 1S.-Carl
Knutson, about 35 years old, was kill
ed by the cars near Epping. A freight
train struck him while he was walk
ing along the track. Trainmen brought
him here where DR.. Kron, the COM
pany surgeon, had him taken to the
hospital, but he died soon after noon
from internal hemorrhages.
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GRAND FORKS man 4
SUCCESS N ART Of
FLYING HEAv|ER.THAh
AIR MACHINE

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NORTH DAK0TAS GET
{. VERY GOOD RAINS

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machine. Sunday evening, for the
first time. he made q circling flight,
while on Monday night he repeated
the performance with even greater
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Centervalley

April showers began Monday.
Mr.. Holm threshed about $50
more bushels Of grain for lsac
WEIGH last week.
Ralph Morvel took his engine to
Ematon last week to run the chop
mill for Fred Bowman.
The ladies of the w. G. I. U
will have to make more pies the
next time they go to a sale. They
90 like hot cakes.
Jesse Hammer made a business
call at Art Wonders last Friday.
just as we predicted Babe"
Mills has returned after pro-
longed absence of three days.
Albert WEIGH made a business
call at H. G. Clarks last Saturday.
Wednesday evening of last
week while Will German was
burning around his premises the
wind changed and the fire got
away and burned about a half
mile before it was stopped. MIR.
German lost a small stack of feed
and some of his farm implements
we're damaged.
Mr.. Turner and Albert WEIGH
moved the stable, from the Jessie
Jordan place Monday for Mr..
Turner.
The road one mile north of En-
atom is being hayed to the Seward
county line.
Will Moon purchased a fine team
of draft horses of Oscar Adams of
New Lafayette.
H. G. Clark assisted by Jesse
Hammer and Ralph Lewis, was
breaking a young horse the first
of the week.
j. N. Hammer and son Ira and
G. w. Lewis and son Dee were
delivering broomcorn at the Lib
eral the first of the week.
Mrs. Lewis visited with her
daughter Mrs. j. O. Hammer Tues.
day.
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Coyote Items.
M miles southeast.l

This neighborhood was we'll rep
resented at the Stotts sale Satur-
day. The ladies that were there
we're treated to a fine dinner pre-
pared by Mrs. Stotts. ~
Rev. Gray has found himself a
residence and as soon as he can
get his household effects together
will commence housekeeping.
There was o free Methodist
church organized at Irwin school
house the 10Th by Presiding Elder
Allen with a membership of thir-
teen. Rev Gray Pastor in charge.
Miss Lizzie Porter is staying a
few days with Mrs. Guy Meredith.
There is some talk of a Sunday
school at the Coyote school house
again this summer. We hope the
people will soon get together and
organize for nothing helps a COM
munity more.
The services at Bethel last Sun
day conducted by Rev. Gibson and
wife of Liberal we're quite we'll at
tended and their service was much
appreciated. They left an APP
pointment in two weeks being the
23rd. Rev. Gibson and wife are
Friends and expect to help and
encourage the church at this place
and are looking in the future of
holding revival effort. 81
Mrs. John Smith was reported
Sunday as being quite poorly.
Mrs. Terrell went to Liberal
Saturday and brought out posts
and seed potatoes and several
other things necessary to carry on
farm work. She sure is going to
try to keep up with the gentlemen
farmers in this part of the country.
We admire her pluck and energy.
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The Western Extension Jubilee

The Western Extension Jubilee
Committee has planned twenty
Rally Centers for Kansas, and
one center falls to Liberal on Apr.
81. This Ralley Center includes
Seward, Stevens, Morton, Meade
and Clark Counties. 1t is our
INSTRUMENTATION Jubilee Com
mlttee for Woman's Foreign Mis-
sions. State workers will be pres
ent. Program next week. The
following COMMITTEES have been
appointed and are requested to
meet at the home of Mrs. M. H.
Scandrett, Saturday April 18th.
Chairman; Mrs. r. M. Heath,
Arrangement Committee; Mrs.
Feather, Hart, Stevenson and Miss
Root, Publicity and Program; Mrs.
Scandrett and Miss Cornelius,
Luncheon; Mesdames Falls, SUIT
ton, Glenn and Williams, Prayer
Committee; Mesdames Feather,
Kellogg, Bolin.
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Antelope Valley.

Mr.. and Mrs. d. Locke have
returned to Che Valley after sever
al months visit in northern and
eastern Kansas.
Mrs. F. L. Lusk is contempla-
ting building a house soon.
G. H. Ellis went to Wichita
Saturday.
Easter program at Sunday
school next Sunday. Everybody
invited.
Geo. Mafrey of Mount Hope,
Kansas and Mr.. Nemire of Illinois
visited at d. Locks Last week.
March 28th being Miss Hattie
Sealey's birthday the people plan.
ed a surprise on her which was
complete. A very enjoyable
evening was spent with games anC
music and an excellent supper.
April 4th being Mr.. E. A.
Kelley's birthday they took hin
by surprise also and the same
good time we always have wa
spent.
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The New City Officers

The city officers elected on April
3, met and organized last Monday
evening at the Office of Q. V, Man
att. Though the appointees do
not go out of Office until the first
meeting in May, it was decided
that DR.. A. L. Knisley will be the
new city health officer, Mrs. D.
Karau the city clerk and 4. j.
Thayer the new city treasurer.
The appointment of the marshall
has not been defniately decided.
The matter of a number of street
lights to give Liberal a white way
up Kansas Ave. and Second st.
was discussed, and it is probable
that some action will be taken at
the next meeting. 1t was con-
ceded that some changes would be
made at once in the pumping ma
chinery at the city plant, to give
better service with the old equip
ment. The new council started
off in the right direction by ap-
pointing committee for securing
dumping ground for the city
refuse.
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Who Knows Laura Rhoads?

About twenty-five years ago
my father, Israel Rhoads, now
dead, gave my infant sister, Laura,
at my mothers death, to Mr., and
Mrs. Samuel Robinson at Woods
dale, Kansas, for adoption. The
Robinsons left there shortly after
and the whereabouts of the child
since then have been unknown to
us. The remaining family of six
children would deem it a great
favor if anyone knowing their
whereabouts would kindly write
to me. Mrs. GEORGE E. GANo,
formerly Susie Rhoads)
Ellis, Kansas.
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The order of the Eastern Star
took in as new members last Mon
day evening Mrs. Ollie M. Woods
and Mrs. Ralph Summers. After
the initiation a DELICIOUS luncheon
was served. Mrs. Durthick, Wor-
thy Matron of the Eastern Star at
Floris was also present and made
a nice little talk. All had a happy
time.
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deserves fine Harness and useful
animals should have
Useful Harness
A FINE ANIMAL

The Harness we make and sell
has no trace of poor material, or
"skimped" work in any way. Ma
terial and workmanship are the
best; nothing has been slighted.
Each article is made of extra good
stock stitched on perfect machines,
and the mountings are of superior
grade. Well made goods of fine
material at moderate prices. Ask
to see
Eidson's Homemade Harness
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/ wish to thank my patrons for
their business they have given me
in the past and trust they will con-
tinue to patronize the Liberal
Dairy under new management.
u. j. Blacks sons
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The w. G. T. U. of Liberal at
its last meeting at Mrs. Molter's
home decided to undertake to
beautify the cemetary. They are
going to try to fill it in put in a
well and then plant trees and
flowers. Mrs. Wilmarth and Mrs.
Moore we're appointed a committee
to begin operations at once, The
gentlemen will be called upon in
the near future for financial aid.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-04-14

Wlggly" Weidensaul and H.
G. Chapman have formed a part
nership for the making of drawings
and maps, and have started a bung-
allow on the lots just north Of the
Weidensaul residence. The new
structure will be 14x26, and will
be completed in thirty days.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-04-14

Delbert Howe Of Levery, Kans.
was in town the first of the week
looking the country over with a
view to locating here.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-04-14

o. H. Martin of Levery, Kans.
was in town the first of the week
looking after his land north of
town.
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For Sale.

After April LIST, R. G, Red baby
chicks, $l.OO per doz. Eggs, Toe
per Is. Mrs. Grace Erlwine,
r, F. d. 4, Liberal, Kas.
3-17-4t-pd
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Zen Taylor has fresh fruits,
strawberries, and fresh vegetables
for your Sunday dinner. Oppo-
Site Blake Hardware. Co.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-04-14

Take your poultry, eggs and
hides to the Carson House and
get the cash. CARSON & WOOD.
9-2-tf
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"Pickwick" stands for the solid
packed canned goods. Sold at the
New York Store. S-s1-4t
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j. A. Cornelius of the Christian
church preached at Hayne last
Tuesday evening.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-04-14

A new line of granite ware has
just been received at the 5, 10, &
Is Cent Store.
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For Sale.

A 4 room house.. Very easy
terms. Cheap. S. w. SMITH
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A new line of laces has just ar
rived at the s. 10 and 10 cent store.
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Try "Pickwick" brand canned
goods. Sold at the New York
Store. S-S1-4t
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Market

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