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Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

EXT to Christmas the most JOY
GUS annual festival has been
". the advent of the new year.
n This has been so ever since
the Christian era. AS far back as the
history of man can be traced the New
Year day has been an occasion of
feasting and rejoicing. From the old
est authentic record 1t has been trans
mitted down to our times and is still
observed. The feast was instituted by
Numa and was dedicated to Janus,
who presided over the new year Jan
/, 713 B. g.
In the middle ages it was religiously
observed by the flow Of wine and the
eating of baked meats. The cheftains
of the European tribes appointed 1t
as the day Of receiving their captains
and vassals. Their chief was not ad-
verse to receiving some token Of re-
gard from his people to remind him of
them during the remaining 1854 days.
The people soon learned to consider 1t
good form as, well as good policy to
bring with them a substantial remem-
brance.
Queen Elizabeth made New Years
day general court occasion, in which
she greeted her loyal subjects and re.
ceived their gifts. 1t was customary
to present Queen Bess with the finest
raiment procurable. All the courtiers
tried to outdo each other In selecting
the most magnificent textures for their
royal mistress. Sir Walter RAeigh
one New Years morning outstripped
them oil by presenting her majesty
with pair of woven silk hose. the first
ever worn in England.
In northern climes the New Year has
always been one of the chief gala days
Of the season. The town folks always
call upon the chief magistrate and
drink his health, The idea of paying
New Year calls in this country In a
general way for years was confined to
New York state. though other states
adopted 1t and practiced the custom to
q moderate extent. The early. settlers
Of jolly old New Amsterdam made the
advent day of the coming year the hap,
piest Of the annus. In those primitive
times everybody knew! each other from
one end of Manhattan Island to the
other. After paying their grave re.
spects to the governor they visited
each other.
When the English came to New York
they continued The ancient custom
/ which 4 cement fh5< good Eel
lowshjp that has since prevailed Be Be
twee1 the two races. For years the
popularity Of New Year as day OF
feastihg became 50 prominent that
Christmas was lost sight Of. Year by
year the calling custom grew in favor
The young women would Try to out
do each other in the sumptuousness oI
their table and elegance OF theIf toilets
4 In the beginning OF the last century
the young maidens took pride in the
fact that the clothes they wore and ths
tables they set were the work Of theIl
own hands. The gallants would star
| out early and 60 over a list Of scor,
Or pore. paying their respects to tn,
matrons arst aad winding up at tn,
home ofsthair chief attracter. Every
body who was angboiy N those day
drank.
In fact, 1t was considered a duty n,
owed to society and to his hostess t
drink whenever he. was asked and al
the bumpers up to the brim. As tn,
city increased In size the custom in
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
Modern Philanthropist.

why are you sobbing, my little
manT
"My pas a millionaire phllanthro-
pist"
"well, wen, that's nothing to cry
about"
ut amt, amt it1 Hes Just promised
to give me So to spend at Christmas
provided l raise similar amount"
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
' Hurt by Fall.

John M; Perry, of Pomp, who,
it will be remembered, was hurt
by being thrown from a mule
more than a year ago, fell last
Thursday and sustained an in
jury in the same hip that was
formerly hurt. His condition is
reported serious and doubt is
entertained as to his recovery.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
chrlstmas pon'ts.

Don't try to pay debts or return oh
legations in your Christmas giving
Don't give trashy things Many an
attic could tell strange stories about
Christmas presents
Don't make, presents which your
friends wlll.not know what to do with
and which would merely cucumber the
home, ft
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
s2oo.ooo Eor Nav Y.ar, candy.

New Years day in France generally
is observed with the giving of pres
ents, custom Americans observe very
slightly. Boxes Of candy take the lead.
In Paris alone II is estimated 100000
was expended on candies for New
FEARS presents in 1912.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
Local and. Personal.

Go to C. W. Womack's for mixed nuts
and candies.
Nv. Perry, of Yocum, was visiting in
town this week.
Denny Nickel, Of nicola, visited friends
in town Monday.
Don't buy your Christmas goods until
you have seen Womack's line.
Henry Keeton, of Salyersyille, Is visiting 3.
his brother, D. R. Keeton.
1t will make your mouth water to look
at Womack's line Of canned goods.
Jno. A. and W. NJ. Henry, Of Henry.
were in town on business Monday.
Jewelry oball kinds, in the latest styles
and fashions at c. w. Womack's. ,
Master Willie Clay Henry is the proud
owner of fine black pony.
John Nickel, OF Insko, and Pearl Gull
lett, Of Nicola, were visiting in town Sun
day.
You need not go elsewhere il you don't
find what you want in the way Of Christ-
mas goods at Womack's.
Walter Stamp who is attending More.
head Normal School, came home last week
to spend Christmas.
Keeton's "Krismas Handles viii be on
display next week. You'll not get your
sharelf you don't come early.
Miss Kathleen Steele and Plinnie Walsh
left Saturday for an extended visit with
relatives in Columbus. Ohio.
DR.. H. v. Nickel and DR.. J., E. Good,
win, attended the funeral Of !. NJ. PierattAt
Mt. Sterling Monday.
What's the use Of ordering your Christ
mas presents by mail when you can get
anything you want at Womack's'
/. WI. Hu puS. ~ w . hcJsct anu 0itaAitJ
| j.. are. spending the holidays with Mrs.
Ke,ser's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J, H Cole.
When you have bilious attack give
Chamberlain Tablets a trial. They are
excellent. For sale by all dealers.
Watch for D. n. Keeton's line Of holiday
goods twill be an eye-openef. Dont,
pass him up; he can supply your every need
Morton Cisco, Winlred and Henry Clay
Cox. who have beei'in school at lexing-
ton. have come home to spend Christmas.
Emmet Kash and ian,iIy..vho hav{ been
visiting relatives in the county iez s1ssr'l
10y: ,d. returned . their saa al Frankfort
Sunday. f.
Frank and Lester Fugetf end Warren
Johnston, who have been at wofS an iii.
I nois for several months returned hong
lew days ago. -,
Henplgack) Cole, Tom Daniel and / G.
Johnston, who have been dong some rait-
road construction work at Quicksand, hss:
lretuned home
Mrs. Lon Emma Tuner and children,
Ethel and Martha. Of Farmer City, H., are
spending the holidays with relatives in
town and county.
Gee Whit What line ofcanned goods
Eat c. w. Worpseisst Peaches, pears, apr
cots, plum pudding, asparagus, fine peas,
all Kinds ofiruits for cakes-all the very
best for the Christmas table.
Jas. NJ. MccIain, Of near Lenox, was
pleasant caller at.tbe Courier offi,c Mon
~. Jim says he's going to shy his castor
~ Bhe ring for the nomination for sheriff
and ifhe does you will see his card in the
Courier.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
Leaves .on Vacation.

Prof. H.iC. Wilson, principal
of the West Liberty High School
left Thursday.for Lexington and
Cynthiana on'his annual Christ
mas vacation.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
The Joy Of Christmas.

Religion Is not an austere thina Il
is all JOY the moment we hear TIN
Christmas angels chorusing unit w,
swing into glory to the music Vt an.
redeemed throng about the ,hrfOr
The service Of Christ is gMdnesS W
peace. He means that his ever, lis
pie should live In perpetm hrtn
mas.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

| Teacher Waldo, name one OF the
BEST known characters Of fiction.
Waldo (aged Eve. supercillopslyl--
ganta Claus.-Puck.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
NOTICE

The firm of Lykins Henry &
Son has been Dissolved and the
business taken over by E. Henry
& sons;therefore it becomes very
necessary for us to collect all
outstanding accounts.
We wish to thank our many
friends for their former patron
age, and hope they can make it
convenient to call and settle with
in the next thirty days,
Cow. H. L. HENRY, Gen. Mgr.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
rYE CRY sFzg-rf - - syszn
$50 %
PUSSY and The
CHRISTMAS TURKEY
IXKS EH

tOM the moment
the kitten knew
anything he was
aware he was a
b en- u ty. HIS
father and moth.
er were lovely.
long haired An
goras.
Although 50
good looking, he
was a very spoil.
ed and III man.
nered kitten. His
noafhar nod faol.
ishly said in his
hehrtng that
with bis looks
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

No such lin Of ChristmOs toys ever seen
in West Liberty as you will find at Wom-
act'sr
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

Collier & Co. have drilled in
another Gas Well on Elk Fork.
They say it's a good one.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

Jas. NJ. MccIain, Of near Lenox, was a
pleasant caller at,tbe Courier offi;c Mon
~. Jim says he's going to shy his castor
~ Ehe ring for the nomination for sheriff
andffhe does you will see his card in the
Courier.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
t New Years CaIIinq
+ How It Originated and Is
T Carried On

I EXT to Christmas the most JOY
GUS annual festival has been
the advent of the new year.
This has been so ever since
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
c. E. Leap Year Social

The Christian Endeavorers
aod 4be;r friends enioved a Lean
Year Social at the Baptist par-
sonare lasf Friday niqbt The
1.d;es ,laye6 the oallants 70 the
gentlemen ard showed them
eyerv courtesy
placards or;nt6 Il in hold tvne
stated that "No ladv will re-
main seated while a gentlemen
;e s+.ndin -, and aRemem her at
al times the Difference due 10 the
e+orra,. sav y and "Gentlemen
arc evnected 10 receive With be-
coming modestv ali attentions
lnro4erad Inv tbe ladies d
Tho ron+1,rnan ,yere rece;ved
Nv Elbert Inn;s and nsbered in.
T. ,.oon, h,.,1,;ant1u 1,ab+ad "a
conta,n;ro al manner of toilet ar
+;cras v,h;oh thev were ,roed 20
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
Receives Appointment

: Friday morning r. E, Lee re-
ceived a message from Judge
F. ]. Duffy, of Nogales, Arizona,
notifying him of his appointment
of Court Stenographer in his
court, and asking him to come at
once.
Mr.. Lee was in Nogales a
short time ago taking deposit
tions in the Custer-McCauley
case and his speed and accuracy
attracted he attention of. Judge
Duffy, resulting as stated above.
Mr.. Lee has been in Meade for
a little more than a year, during
the greater part of which time
he has been engaged as a public
stenographer.
Mr.. Lee left Monday for No
gales, and will Immediately as
Isnme the duties of his position.
The best wishes of The News
and host of friends go with him.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
More Snow

After week or more of un-
usually pleasant weather. and
Just as the snow which fell on
the night of December Is, 1911,
was nearly gone, Mr.. Weather
Man sends us another order of
snow and cold weather. Tues
day morning the thermometer
registered thirty above, the
ground was covered with an. inch
of snow, and rather disagree
ably cold wind was blowing from
the northeast, causing the snow
to drift and trains to be again
delayed. About the same style
was in vogue throughout the
day. Indications at this time
point to settled weather,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
Which Will You Take?


To the lady making the high
est gain in the piano contest be-
tween the dates of February Z
and 2S the M. & M. Drug Co will
give a handsome mirror. Con-
testants who have previous ly re
ceived special prize are not per.
mitted to compete for this prize.
To the lady bringing the high
est number of new subscriptions
to The News on Saturday, March
2will be presented with a set of
silver ten spoons by the M. &
M. Drag Co. The subscriptions
can be9left either at the drug
store OF The News Office, but
must be registered at one of the
two places by five O'Clock on the
date of March 2. All contest
ANTS NAV compete for this prize.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
Peugh VS.. Peugh divorce suit)
Divorce was granted to plaintiff.
Leap Year Dance

Saturday evening a valen.irc
Leap Year Dance was given at
Phelps Opera House by the la
dies of Meade who enjoy dancing.
The han was tastefully deco
rated with red and white hearts,
and every thing possible was
done to make the time pleasant
for the young men. Dainty re-
freshments consisting of ice
cream in heart shape, cakeeand
coffee, were served by little
Misses Mary McGafin, Nora
McMeel, and Alice Adams.
Those in attendance from
out-of-town we're:
Miss Emma Walters, of Pratt.
Mr.. Dudley Hall, of Mineola.
Miss Nell Lalley, and Messrs
Haynes and Kirby, of Fowler.
Misses Slider and Moore, and
Messrs Eliason and Curtis and
Albert Miller, of Artesiap.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
Shooting Affair

Meade county now has shoot
ing scrape upon her records, t,r
which there seems to be little or no
cause.
On Friday, February 10, two men
living northeast of Fowler, John
Francis and Julius Newman, dis
puted over piece Of land, both con-
tending to have rented the land.
Some words followed and both men
went to their homes, each returning
to the seat Cf trouble with shot
gun. Three shots were fired, New
man receiving two and Francis one.
On Wednesday Newman came to
Meade and swore out a warrant for
Francis arrest, charging him with
assault with q deadly weapon wlth
intent to kill.
Warrant was placed in the hands
of Sheriff Martin and Francis wa'
brought before Justice Sourbeer
Francis waived preliminary examin
auon, whereuqon he was bounC
over to the District Court to appea
March I9 to answer charges.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22

Some of the City Water Sub
scribers barely missed having
their water turned off this month
by not paying at the Meade
State Bank by the 10th. The
ordinance provides that all rents
are to be paid by that date, and
If not paid the water is to be
shut off without further notice,
and penalty of one dollar is
charged to have it turned on
again. City Water Commission
er Ellis has so much of his time
devoted to furnishing water to
the city customers and to the
rail road company that it is inn
possible for him to give any fur
ther notice of water rents being
due or unpaid, other than that
sent out by the City Clerk at the
first of every month; so that sub
lscribers should be careful that
thelimited time for paying the
rent does not pass without their
rent beng paid.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
Candidates

Following are. the names of
the candidates in the piano con-
test. The votes counted Tues
day stand as follows
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
Miss Buis Entertains

On last Friday evening at the
Buis residence occurred on of
the prettiest as well as one Of
most thoroughly enjoyed social
functions of the season.
Miss Gladys was hostess and
royalty entertained member Of
her young friends at Valentine
party.
The reception hall, parlor and
dihing room were decorated with
red and white hearts.
After the guests lad all arr
rived, number Of interesting
games were played, followed by
vocal and instrumental music,
and dancing.
After everyone was convinced
that nothing better could have
been planned, in the way of en-
tertainment, supper was an
nounced and the guests were
ushered into the dining room
where they beheld the dining
table beautifully decorated with
FED and white carnations, and
hearts. Red arrow-shaped place
cards pointed to each place A
five course lunch was served.
and shortly after, when all had
pronounced Miss Gladys a most
charming hostess, the party
broke up. The guests were;
Misses Emma Walter, Edith
1 Miles, Helen Boehler, Mona Nc
Meel, Beulah Marshall, and Anna
McMeel.
Messfs Bernard McMeel, Ar.
chic Fee, George Wehrle, Fran
els Backe, Everett Dorland,
Earl Compbell and Brother Buis'
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
Corporations Take Warning

Any corporation failing or
neglecting to file its annual
statement with the Secretary OF
State on or before February %,
subjects itself to a penalty of S.
day thereafter until such state
ment is flied, under chapter l28
of the Laws of 1911. Failure to
receive blanks upon which said
statements to be made, does
not exempt any company from
such penalty.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
Defeat For Liberal

Last Friday Meade again proved
her superiority over Liberal, by de-
feating the Liberal High School in
hard fought Basket Ball game.
Two girl teams played a curtain
raiser and about nine O'Clock the
contest of the evening beganin ear
nest.
Liberal began the scoring, ringing
up 9 points in the first half, while
our boys failed to connect with the
basket for a field goal. K. Camp.
bell threw three free goals out of five
trials, while Iiberalrepeatedly miss.
ed their foul throws. The first half
ended witha score Of 9 to 3 with
the Liberal boys on the big end, and
Hamilton's boys feeling a little "up
in the air" "
When the second half opened
Campbell's pretty field goal started
things and the score began to climb
toyus The Liberal boys vent cup
40 thear" somewhat, and falling 10
play team work, LOST out SLOWLY,
aItbough the result was uncertain
Until the whistle blew. In this half
K. Campbell again threw three free
goals out Of four trials and rang in
four points on field goals. Dalgarn,
Deuslow, and 0. Perkins made one
field goal each Meade made I3
points this half against Liberals a.
The final score was Meade 10 Lib
eral l3,
Referee Prof. Rindom.
Umpire Prof. Hamilton.
Time of half Twenty minutes.
PONIES on THE GAME
The unusual number Of fouls call
ed on Meade.
The free goal throwing of r.
Campbell
The bracing up and team work Of
Meade in the second half.
The failure Of o. Perkins forward
to get single goal.
The small number Of shots made
for the goal on both sides.
The speed displayed by the Lib.
eral team.
Liberal has won three games and
had lost none up to this time.
The gentlemanly manner of the
J Liberal team. .~-
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
Stockholders Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the
Annual Meeting of the stockholders
of The Graceland Cemetery Asso-
citation of Meade, Kansas, will bc
held In the court room at Court
House, on Monday, March 4th,
1912, for the purpose of electing a
Board of Directors for the ensuing
year and for the transacting of such
other business as may lawfully come
before said meeting. If you are a
lot owner you are stockholder. A
full attendatcc is desired. 1t is
public business. Meeting at 2
P. M.
GEO. B. CONES,
Secy. Of Gracelapd Cemetery Assn.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
High School Notes
Edited BY The Augustan Literary Society

Edited By The Augustan Literary Society
Miss Bertha Davis and Miss
Myers took dinner Sunday with
Miss Lennon.
Miss Mary Lewis of Winfield
visited us last week in the inter-
est of Chicago house with
samples of Commencement an
nouncements and diplomas. The
Seniors took advantage of this
and ordered their supplies.
Several new books have been
added to our library and more
promised.
The next literary program
will be rendered Friday night by
the Augustan Society. Program
will begin promptly at seven
thirty. *
The basket ball game schedul-
ed for Englewood next Thurs
day had to De called off on ac-'
count Of the storm. 1t will be
played later when the weather
has become more settled.
A pennant has been ordered
which is to be presented to the
high school upon its arrival.
Final exam in Sophomore AL
zebra will be given on Thursday.
1t has been decided that no
High School play will be given
this year on account of so much
other outside work.
(. The score of the basket ball
game at Liberal last Friday was
10 to Is, The game was a hard
fought one and for time things
looked blue for our boys. The
first half ended, 9 to 3 in favor of
Liberal, but the second half was
a different story Liberal be-
Igan to soar and Meade began to
lplaV team work with the newt
able result Of winning the game
by the above score. The Meade
Iline-up was as follows;
Forwards, Kay Dalgarn
Robt Campbell
Center, W. Denslow,
| Guards, G. Perkins
o. Perkins (Capt0
a.. Baker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton and
Cassel 3raden accompanied the
boys.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
Motion for new trial was over
-uled. An appeal will be made.

Motion for new trial in the
case of the State VS.. H. Graves
was argued Friday evening.
Motion for new trial was over
ruled and defendent sentenced
to two years in the Reformatory
at Hutchinson. Temporary pa
role was granted until March 19
and order made that defendant
pay SIS per week for the support
of his child.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-02-22
To The Democratic Voters

The Democratic voters OF
Meade county are requested to
meet in Meade, Kansas on Tues
day, March 5th, 1912 for the pur-
pose of selecting delegates 10
the state convention to be held in
Hutchinson March 18th; and to
transact such other business as
may come before>it. A full del
egation from each precinct is
earnestly requested.
D. H SLoss,
Chairman Co. Central Com.