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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29
Something Nice About The
Liberal Boys

The following paragraph was
taken from the Texhoma paper,
which contained a writeup of the
recent basket ball game here. II
was written by Prof. Kinsey Of
the Texhoma High School.
In regard to the treatment re-
ceived at Liberal, we can say that
we have never been treated more
conrteously BY any school. Prof.
Rindom deserves the credit for
making us feel at home while at
Liberal, and the Liberal players
also are to be commended for their
treatment toward our home team.
A game has been scheduled for
New Years day between the Tex
homa boys and Liberal and if the
weather is favorable, we hope To
play the second game with Lib
eral on the above date"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29
The Good Fellows

Oyer one hundred children we're
made happy by the Good Fellows
of Liberal. last Saturday, As the
slelghing was fine, runners took
the place of wheels, and the young
ters enjoyed a sleigh ride from
their homes to the stores and back
home again, But they returned
to their homes with either some
clothing, toys or both. and all
we're treated to candy and other
good things. One little fellow
on seeing one of the ministers OF
the city, driving the sleighs, ex-
claimed; "Aint nothin' comm to
me, haint no member of that
church." But the Good Fellows
recognize no sect, they help any
one and at any time. Their society
is one of the best in the world for
it brings comfort and happiness
in the time of year when it is most
needed. And not only at Christ
mas time, but throughout the year.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29
Methodist Church

The Methodist Sunday-school
presented their Christmas program
at the 1870 O'Clock hour last Sun
day evening.
The decorations we're simple and
very beautiful. White prevailed.
Two small trees tastily decorated
stood one on each side OF the plat
form. In the center was a large
white cross and above this hung a
star. Wreaths and appropriate
notices hung upon the wall.
1t was a giving service, and the
theme was White Gifts For The
King" of either Self, Service, or
Substantial" This had never at
tempted such a service before, but
Notwithstanding the newness of
the effort, the program was highly
satisfactory. Young and old en-
joyed it, and none the less because
they gave gifts rather than receiv-
ed them. The music was under
the efficient leadership of Mr.. j.
N. Evans. The anthem was es.
peciaIly fine. The primary de-
partment furnished two numbers.
Mr.. Paul Bennett and Miss Ada
Malone spoke, and as an address
was given BY Mr.. II. NJ. Scandrett
Supt. The gifts were presents by
classes. First came the Primary
Department, The little folks
marched across the rlatform. and
as they passed by laid their offer.
ings, a potato, an apple Or an
orange, at the foot of the cross
Then at intervals IN the service
other classes in order made their
offerings. One class brought
handkerchief. another stockings,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29
Sprading-.Bell

Mr.. Otto Spradling and Miss
Blanch Bell were united in marri-
age on Christmas eve, at the new
home of the groom, 308 Jordan
Avenue North, Rev. Agee, pastor
of the Baptist church officiating.
The house was beautifully decora-
ted, the color scheme being pink
and white.
The bride wore a gown of white
null over pink satin, and carried
a handsome bouquet of pink and
white carnations with sprays of
smilax. The groom wore the con-
yentional black. After the we'd
ding ceremony. delicious three
course luncheon was served by
Miss Tracy, Miss Bolts, Miss
Spradling, Mrs. Peck and Mrs.
Eugene Jarrett. Mr.. and Mrs.
Spradling we're presented with
large number of costly presents.
The wedding guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Spradling
Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Evans
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Peck
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Taylor
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Jarrett
Misses Fuest, Sto ut, Bolts,
Tracy, SDradling and Messrs. Rob
Inson, Holland, and Adams.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29
A Big Dinner Party

Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Blake gave
a big dinner party to the children
of Mr.. Blake and their families
Monday, 1t was a happy occas
ion for the young folks and also
the older members of the family
Those present from out of towr
we're Frank Blake and family,
John Blake and family, both ol
Hooker, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Hale
of near Hayne, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Blake and daughter, Gladys
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29
Christian Church

|. A large audience enjoyed the
Christmas exercises OF the Chris
tisn Church Sunday. school last
Sunday evening. The hall was
appropriately decorated. The
program was conducted under the
direction Of Supt. F. 0. Rindom.
The services we're opened by a
song by the choir. followed by
prayer and scripture by the pas
tor, Rev. J. A. Cornelius. The
choir gave another selection after
which the various classes took part
in drills. songs and recitations.
Those deserving SPECIAL mention
we're Lloyd Pittsenbsrger. Fran
ces Sutton, Miss Berger, John
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29
CHRISTMAS IN
THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Sunday school
gave their Christmas entertain
ment last Saturday evening. The
church was beautifully decorated
in red and green, and there also
was two evergreen trees, trimmed
in the usual fashion. The entire
program was excellent, and the
drill given at the close, was perfect
in execution. Following is the
program.
Song by all.
Prayer by Rev. Kellogg.
Recitation by Frederic Laester.
Recitation by Agatha Printz.
Song by primary.
Recitation by Mary Etzold.
Recitation by Ruth Printz.
Song by Margaret StOufer.
Recitation by Velma Printz.
Recitation by Edward Manatt.
Song by Charles and Clara Kel-
logg.
Recitation By Helen Glenn.
Exercise by classes of Miss Glenn,
Miss wilkins and Mrs. Kellogg,
Drill.
Traat
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29

mittens and gloves, another can
ned goods, another sugar. Two,
the young mems and the first
years training classes, brought
Hour, seventeen sacks. There
were beans, rice, coffee, oatmeal,
apple butter, cranberries, Jelly,
and one little girl broght a doll.
And finally Mr.. N. L. Falls mems
class marched up and piled up d
basket with crisp new one dollar
bills. Over fifty dollars was the
value of the evening gifts.
1t was an ideal Christmas. 1t
was a service of worship. 1t joy
ously illustrated the fact that 1T
is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive," 1t left a feeling that
childhood, youth and age have y
a place beside the wise men Of old
who bowed before the manager
babe, and that the gifts of this
hour we're tit partners with the
gold, frankincense and myrrh.
The primary department reCeiv-
ed their treat from the school
Christmas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29
Kenagy..McBride

Last Thursday evening, Decem-
ber 2lst, at eight o'clock, at the
Moon Rooming House on South
Lincoln Avenue, Mr.. Herbert G.
Kenagy of Gray, Okla, and Miss
Edna Mcbride of HarrisonyiIle,
Mo-, were united in holy matri-
mony. A select company was
present. The ceremony was per-
formed BY Rev. W. 7. Ward OF
the Methodist church.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29

We want each adult member Of
the Presbyterian church to come
TO Sunday School. Your help is
needed in the work. Those engaged
in helping your children in the
right way. are doing it eheerfully
and are glad to do it. II you can't
help, come and be helped. Start
the year 1912 right. Come next
Sabbath morning at 9;45.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29
Irwin and song by the young
ladies led by Miss Freda Harris.
The usual treat followed.
Baptist Church

The Christmas program of the
Baptist Bible School was rendered
last Saturday evening. The church
was trimmed for the occasion ard
they also had a tree. A splendid
program consisting of reading,
drills, songs and exercises we're
executed by the different classes.
Special music was given by the
choir. The children were given
customary treat.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29

The following students who are
spending the holidays with home
folks will, return to their respec.
tive schools next week: Maude
and Edna George to Medford,
Texas; Ernest Evans to st. John,
Kansas; and Aldred yickers to X
U.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29

Mr.. V. E. Omen of Weiser,
Idaho, arrived in Liberal, We'd
nesday, He left for the home Of
Mr.. Robt. Davies on the Cimarron
accompanied by Rev. J. A. Cor
nelius.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29

1t is understood that the new
townsite of Forgan, north OF Bea-
yer City, receives it. name from
A. j. Forgan, president of a bank
in Chicago, and the friend of Mr..
Kell of the w. F. & N. r. K.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29

Frank Blake, wife and children
Of Hooker, are visiting at the
home Of A. E. Blake.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29

The last.few mornings have been
very cold below zero.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. CavanauRh
were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. lyman Thursday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29
OUR CHRISTMAS PRIZES
Mrs. McCamant Wins Gold
Locket and Chain

Mrs. McCamant won the beaull-
ful gold locket and chain in the
contest for votes, according to the
count Wednesday, S h having
made the highest number of votes.
Miss Saunders came next, and re-
ceived the gold fountain pen, the
special prize offered by the Demo
crat. Miss Wanda Cross secured
the special prize offered by Tay-
lor's Drug Store, a sterling silver
writing set.
In our next issue there will be
another list of valuable prizes Of
fered to our contestants, DO not
forget that all OF the votes OF the
present color, must be in bS
Wednesday, January 81, 1912.
After that date, the present color
will he worthless
At the count Wednesday the
STANDING was nc follows.
No. S..,nao.~ on ono
u"uue oSu''ueiS 1i'9oo
Wanda Cross l6946O
Susie Ellsaesser 60,970
Ethel HantIa ~ h95
o.. rn..,1aa. ., oIs
Niar@ OnnuearS ol'olo
Mrs. 5. X. McCamant $3.50
Amy Bowles 25.46O
Freda Harris 10 37O
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-29
Modern WOodmen VIII In
stall Officers January Is

The Modern WoodmSn elected
officers on December 4th, and will
be installed January 18th. The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-25
= - 49,
ENDORSED BY PEOPLE
SENATORS ARE CHOSEN

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Jan. 25.--
Nevada took stand at the head OF
progressive States to-day when the
legislature In joint session. with a
Democratic majority. reelected
George 3. Nixon, Republican, to the
United States Senate. in obedience
to the instruction of the people. ore
gon gave a similar exhibition of pop
ular government in electing Senator
Chamberlain. but only after desper-
ate effort had been made to override
the peoples will. Nevada excelled in
accepting the popular verdict without
controversy.
Nixon sat to-day at desk covered
with kilograms of congratulations.
The two branches of the legisla-
ture balloted separately yesterday. and
was given every VOTE" said Nixon
to-day. II left Nevada November
is, and until now no letter or tele-
gram has passed between me and any
body in the State regarding my re-
election.
The candidate for the legislature
had all signed what is known as
statement No. l." which bound them
to accept the result of the popular
election as absolute instruction from
the people
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-25
FIGHT OVER FARE
ST|RS UP COURT
TWO SCORE WITNESSES GIVE YER
sIoNs OF STREET CAR
ROW.
DEFENDANT IS FINED
w. r. MCCARTHY APPEALS WHEN
JUSTICE CRuTCHrIELD FINDS
HIM Guilty. AND IMPOSES
$40 PENALTY.
DEFENDANT IS FINE[


w Il. Mccarthy was fined $40 in
police court Wednesday on the charge
OF creating a disturbance In a Broad
and lakewood street car December IS
He appealed and the case was sent
10 the Hastings court
There were twenty-one witnesses
summoned by the government in sup
port of the charge and fully as many
more appeared to testify for MeCar-
thy. Likewise two lawyers were pres
emit to uphold and withstand the con-
tention. Edgar Il. English appeared
for the defendant and A. r. Guigon
attended the proceedings to see that
the Virginia Power and Railway
Company got none the worst of the
legal battle.
, g. Mccarthy testified. that the siistarb-
ance grew out of a question regard
ing the payment of his fare. He said
that he had given the conductor a
transfer ticket and then the conduc-
tor tried to collect another fare from
him. He refused. In support of this
statement he produced conductor,
who testified that he had given Nc
Carthy a transfer on the day in CUES
tion and he also produced a witness,
who testified that he had seen Nc
carthy give transfer to the conduc-
tor. who later had demanded a sec
end fare.
Because OF his refusal to comply
with the demand of the conductor
Mccarthy was elected from the car
and arrested for resisting the eject
ment.
These witnesses testified to the dis
fnrbance attending the process OF
putting Mccarthy OF the car:
Miss Josie Kaufman. Miss Nellie
Kaufelt, l.. A. Bowman, Charles Car
ter. Eddie Smith. w. o. Slaughter.
willard Gum. II. II. Wright, @. w
Thurman. r. l.. Krengel. S. w.
Brightwell. r. B. Jordan. Fritz
Frank. s. p. Norwood. Samuel Rich
crdson, l.. Gibbons. q. X. Pollock, j.
w. Sheppard. NJ w. Estes, Mrs. NJ
Dillon, Charles Cary.
Justice Crutchfeld thought there
was no question concerning the dis
turbance and then imposed a fine OF
$40 on Mccarthy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-25
Men Removed by Rescuers
suffering Untold Agony
From Burns
MINE MOTOR SPARK
CAUSE OF DISASTER
Only Two of Injured Men
Are Expected TO Recov-
er-A GrueSome
Catastrophe

WILKES BARRE, PA. jan ga
spark from "a mine motor in the NO.
10 coIliery of the Pennsylvania Coal
Company In Pittston to-day caused
the ignition of keg of powder car
ried by one OF fifteen miners and
resulted In the death or severe In
Jury 10 the entire number. The ex-
plcsion occurred while the men were
on their way To work. Most of them
carried keg of powder each and
they boarded mine electric motor TO
carry them along the underground
passageway near their chambers.
They had gone but few hundred
Yards. when there vas a quick flash
Of flame. followed by succession OF
minor explosions as each keg of eS-
nlnsixe- was igHitea The Hs-sf were
hurled off the truck and dashed
against the sides OF the gangway.
Those who escaped serious burning
were injured by their contact with
the sharp edges of coal. and as a re-
suit of the conclusion OF the air coin
cident with the explosion .....,..-., IL.
The alarm was sent To the surface
and the rescue crew pressed into SER
vice. The men were found strewn
along the gangway. moaning and
grooming, with the scared flesh hang
ing from their necks. arms and faces
They were quickly rolled in blankets
and carried to the surface and rushed
to their homes or hospitals
At the Pittston hospital. where
there are seven victims. IL was report
ed this afternoon that only two re-
coveries are expected. The fatalities
may reach ten.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-25
GOVERNOR REFUSES
To PARDON DRIVER

Although unusual grounds for a par
don were advanced by petitioners in
behalf of James Robertson. the negro
driver for Alvey Brothers. who was
convicted OF mixing paving stones with
oats to defraud the city government OF
Richmond. Governor Mann has declined
to liberate the prisoner, who has now
served half OF his ninety-da term in
JAIL
The petitioners declared that Rob-
ertson, who is an ex-siave and sixty
years old, "only obeycd his masters
viii In this instance. az In the days Of
slavery. when he regarded the wish OF
his owner as a command" and that he
was told to make up AZ much weight
as possible when delivering feed to the
city government"
The name Of Robertson's master 10
not given. The petitioners declare this
wife, Of the prisoner u suffering fot
the necessities Of life because OF his
incarceration.
Governor Mann Refused to pardon
Robertson. but afterwnrd wrote let
ter TO Judge Witt and Commonwealth
Attorney Minitree Folkea asking their
views Of the case
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-25
Fluvanna Authorities Remove
Three Prisoners to
Charlottesville
|OFFICIALS OF COUNTY
ADVISED BY GOVERNOR
Harlow and Son and Profit
Alleged to Have Vicious
ly Attacked and Nor
tally Wounded Pace

Jack Harlow. his son John and Will
liam Profiitt, white men. charged with
the murder OF James Pace in Flu
wanna county, have been removed to
the jail in Charlottesville for safe
keeping. This step was taken by the
FIuVanna authorities with the APPROX
al of the governor.
Having been informed that strong
sentiment against the three men in
Fluvanna was forming and that vto-
lence WAS not impro nable, Governor
Mann instructed Sheriff Campbell to
take precautionary measures against
violence. and. IL necessary, move the
accused men to Charlottesville.
Jack Harlow is about fifty years
old, his son John about twenty-five,
and William Proffitts age Is not given.
They are accused of killing James
Pace. twenty-five years old, during
the holidays,
According to the information I'M
parted TO Governor Mann. the crime
was brutal afsd atr6ciouzs. and .he stir
red the people throughout the county.
The three alleged slayers are said to
have imhibed heavily In strong drink
and gone to PAGES home. at Bonnetts-
burg, four miles from Palmyra. the
owed mother and two sisters. The
inebriated visitors are said to have
offered Insult to the young mans
mother and sisters, and become ia
miliar with them. Pace insisted that
they leave the house, After wran-
gle they finally left. The next morn
ing they returned. and he ordered
them away. The same afternoon they
went back to the house. Pace met
them at the door and told them they
could not enter.
A struggle ensued, the older Harlow
and his son SELLING the young man
and graphing with him on the
ground. When the two men held Pace
poweriess on the ground, and while
his sisters and mother stood in the
doorway shriektng for help. Profit
Ia alleged to have rushed toward the
PROSTATE young man and plunged q
knife blade into his neck At sight
of the blood. and hearing the cries
of the wounded young man and his
relatives, the three men ran away.
PAGES jugular vein was severed by
the knife blade and he bled TO death
in ten hours.
Hawiow and his son were captured
MT their home the day after the TRACE
dy. Profit came to Richmond and was
traced here by Sheriff Campbell
Governor Mann was told that there
was no Immediate probability OF lynch
ing. but as time has worn on the senti-
ment of the residents OF the count.
grew stronger and stronger and lynch.
ing was freely and openly talked Of
particularly in the isolated portions o.
FTuvanna.
Sheriff Campbell informed Governo,
Mann by telephone Wednesday that III
4. IN. III. L. AH~
men. but did not believe there was any
immediate danger. Governor Mann In,
structed the sheriff to protect the pris.
oners and allow the law to take II.
course He suggested that the prison.
ers be renewed 10 Charlottesville fol
safe keeping. and it is probable tina
Sheriff Campbell win take them there
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-25
Z WOMEN KILLED.;
SEVERAL INJURED
FEARFUL TRAGEDY RESULTS
FROM EXPLOSION OF STEAM
ROLLER IN LAUNDRY.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Jan. as
Two women were killed instantly and
fourteen others severely burned and
scalded to-day when "A steam mangle
at the Laundry of America, on Eiev-
enth street, exploded.
The dead woman is Pennie Hail.
"a years old. She was struck by a
piece of the boiler, Her head and
chest were crushed and she died In
stantiy.
Helen O'Rourke was struck by
flying pieces of iron and severely
scalded. Her condition is critical.
Too heavy steam pressure upon the
roller Ii believed to have been re-
sponsible for the great iron cylinder
splitting asunder. Iron fragments
were hurled through the room with
terrific force. causing q stampede
among the two hundred and fifty girls
employed In the establishment.
Lizzie Michigan, thirty-four years
ord. died In hospital an hour later from
severe burns caused by scalding steam
and water as she lay under the iron
ers' table unconscious.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-25
MEN HELD FOR MURDER
ARE HURRIED AWAY
MARITIME ELECTED
SENATOR IN JERSEY
MAN CHAMPIONE.D By WOODROW
WILSON RECEIVES NECEs-
SARY VOTE

TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 25.--ReceiN-
ing Al votes, six more than necessary
TO a choice, James Z. MARITIME (Dem
ocrat). OF Plaintield. was to-day elect
ed United States Senator to succeed
John Kean on the first and only bal
lot of the Legislature in joint session
Although former Senator james
Smith. Jr.. retired from the race yes
teriay afternoon. and released all OF
those pledged to his support, he re-
ceiyed three votes in to-day's pro-
ceedings. The Republican votes for
Stokes numbered 81.
After the vote had been announced
President Alderman formally de-
clared MARITIME elected for the full
term of six years from March next
This announcement was greeted with
loud applause.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-25
To FLY FROM KEY
WEST To HAVANA
AVIATOR McCURDY AWAITS
BLOWING OF FAVORABLE
BREEZES.

+. KEY WEST. FLA, Jan. 2b.-While
waiting for the wind to moderate. j.
A. u. McCurdy. who plans to essay q
flight in an aeroplane from this city
to Havana. tinkered with his machine
during the morning. He said he
would start as soon az weather con-
ditions were favorable. At 10 O'Clock
there was a fourteen mile breeze
blowing. although Havana reported
the wind there had velocity of only
nine miles.
The boats which are to assist in
the l15 mile flight are in the harbor
ready to start. They will be station
ed 1T intervals OF about ten miles. and
McCurdy expected TO shape his course
by their smoke. He thought that II
the wind was favorable he would be
able to make better than a mile .
minute for the entire trip.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-25
RICHARD sNEAD IS
KILLED BY ENGINE

Especial TO The Richmond virginian.)
CLIFTON FORGE, VA. Jan. as
Richard Snead. an employee In the
Chesapeake and Ohio round house at
this place. was found dead early
this morning. having been killed by
an engine at night. Just how the
fatal accident happened IL not known
He was a night employe, and had
shortly before his death polished the
headlight for the engine by which he
was subsequently killed. Marks or
blood showed where he had been
dragged short distance. and then
his body fell into the pit. He leaves
a widow, three sons and stepson.