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Evening star., 1914-02-08

One of The men was Gen. James w
Singleton. an Illinois man of d!stin-
Suished record and friend Of Abraham
Lincoln. and the other was John L. Csh-
err Secretary of the Interior Gen. Sin
eleton mad that very day been unotficiaily
designated to carry to the people of Vir-
giria the message from the President
hat ne would favor the return of that
state 10 the Union with her government
intact He sent the same message TO all
the other seeded states. Secretary Csh-
~ was TO have accompanied Gen. Sin
-leton.
IN his pocket at the time Washington
was thrown into panic by the shooting
~ Ford's Theater, Gen. Singleton carried
q slip OF paper. On II. in Lincolns s hand
writing, were the words, ALLOW Gen.
Singleton to pass 10 Richmond and re-
turn. A LINCOLN April ~. 1863 ~
This, one of the last passports ever writ
zen by Lincoln, Gen Singleton has placed
~ the possession of Mrs. Howard Os-
burn. formerly Miss Lily Singleton. his
daughter.
Although unofficial. the message Of
laciticaton which Gen. Singleton was to
nave carried to the southern states from
-totAt4iih Lincoln forms part or an In
tsresting chapter in the lives OF both men.
Cen Singleton. distinguished as law
rer. and for two terms member of the
House of Representatives. although OPP
posed u Lincoln politically. was never
ile.ess his friend More than this. the
acts concerning this particular incident
n Cen Siugieton's life show that he was
not only Il trusted friend OF the President,
but one in whom Lincoln reposed con-
siderable faith as a peace arbiter
The story itself is told by Miss Anna
Singleton Macdonald, a niece of Gen. Sin
Teton, and for many years a member of
his immediate family
Although Gen. Singletons home was in
quincy, l.. where his villa, Boscobei,
became famous. his winters were spent
in Springfield. Lincoln's home. His house
Evening star., 1914-02-08
R D00[EY oN0XR (: 95a2:l R!Rz9MAcT }!E!k S>a4t

ALI.AGHER h a 5
had a letter firm
I o m m Y Slavin."
said Mr.. Dooley-
Who is he? Do
! know him - ask
cd Mr.. Hennessy.
Sure ye do.
said Mr.. Dooley.
"He's that red
headed boy that
used to play third
base on tn broth
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22
To Clean Cemetery

Tuesday has been designated
as the day to clean and fix up the
Liberal cemetery. Last year the
township board looked to this
part of the work the new well
and fixtures exhausted the fund
so that they cannot do the work
this year. A great many people
preferred to do the work this
year if the we'll we're to be put
down so they could plant trees
and shrubbery and have some way
to irrigate the plants. Any one
who may care to donate work
and conveyances for the crowd
be on hands at the post Office at
8 o'clock Tuesday morning and go
to the cemetery to get the lots IN
excellent shape for Decoration
Day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22

Mrs. Dave Murphy came up
from Dalhart, Texas Saturday and
visited here until the first Of the
week with friends before going on
to attend to some business in the
eastern part of the state.
John Kelly and j. b. Porter
we're over, from Hugoton the first
of the week. John was inter-
viewing the boys in interest of
some Of his friends for nom.
in alton and also to inform the
Superintendent of the agricultural
display for Seward county that
they intended to take off oil the
prizes on farm and garden stuff at
the Southwest fair this fall. He
thinks they can do it and they are
planning for that very thing
G'N~--
right now.
Saturday, Edna Stevenson came
home from Lindsbosg where she
has been in school for the past
year taking voice culture, painting
and music.
Miss May Flood is home from
months stay in Dalhart, Texas
with Mrs. Grover KeOwn and
other friends in that place.
Mrs. Hal G. Reid came home
last Saturday from where she rep
resented the Eastern Star chapter
in their Grand Chapter Meeting.
She had an enjoyable time and
received mrny valuable pointers
on the work.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22
Elect Officers

Tee Seward County Sunday
School Association held a success
ful meeting here Saturday and
Sunday. The ont-of-town speak
ers were especially good and the
attendance was splendid. The
Sunday school parade on Sunday
morning was dispensed with or
account of the rain and mud.
The following officers were elect.
ed: Ralph M. Heath, President
NJ H. Scandrett, vice Pres, N
L Falls, Secy-Treas., Mrs. j, s.
N. Howard, Elementary Supt.
A. H. Thompson, Teen Age; l.
A. Dunlap, Adult Supt., Prof, F
0. Rindom, Teacher Training
Supt., Miss Maude Saunders,
Missionary Supt., Mrs. M. H,
Scandrett, Home Visitation Supt
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22
Candidate for Trustee

VIM. McNabney who announces
this week in the Democrat for
Trustee is Republican and asks
the consideration of the Repub-
licans in the primary. Mr.. Nc
Nabney has been the chairman of
the Republican County Commit
tee and has always been identified
with politics in a more or less
general way. He is an old soldier
and will probably be the only one
asking for an office.
For the past two years he has
been deputy assessor in Liberal
township and from his knowledge
gained in this capacity feels that
he knows the needs OF the county
and its citizens in the office to
which he aspires. He mas been in
Western Kansas for more than
thirty years and is familiar with
the requirements of the office of
Trustee because he has been town
ship trustee before.
All his investments are here and
he is land and property holder
IN the county. having both city
and country property. He has a
family who are residents of the
county and who has contributed
toward the upbuilding Of the city
and county.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22
A Good Sermon

The Baccaleaurate sermon
preached to the 1914 graduates at
Christian church Sunday evening
by Jimmie Sealey was listened to
by a crowded house. Many people
turned away and went to the over
flow meeting at the Methodist
church. The subject for discuss
ion was "Our Debt" and the
speaker who was a graduate from
the Liberal school was given close
attention. He gave personal ad.
monition to the class that they
owed much to the parents, teach
ers and friends who sacrificed and
labored to see the graduates stay
through school.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22
Out Of the Race

Some months past many of my
friends urged me to become a
candidate for the nomination for
u. S. Senator on The Republican
ticket. | took the matter under
thoughtful consideration. l an
nounced some of the policies for
which | stand and which | believe
would be to the best interests of
of the whole people. Ny neigh
bors and friends of Liberal gave
me an enthusiastic ovation and
expressian of respect and conf
dence. This | shall ever treasure
as one of the brightest gems in
memory's casket. | received en-
courgement and offers OF support
from my friends through out the
state. l fully appreciate all that
has been said and done in my
interest in this matter. After
fully considering the matter |
have decided not to enter the con.
test. My greatest desire in the
political tie'd is that the women
of Kansas may prove themselves
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22

This week wOrkmen are busy
putting in 1900 feet of water
works extenson for the south side.
This will make fire protection
better for the people living south
of the tracks and will be appreci-
ated by the residents and business
people of that section. Brice E,
who has the contract for the
work thinks that the water will be
turned into the mains sometime
next week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22
Another Elevator

This week, w. O. Woods began
the erection of a grain elevator in
the south part of town. 1t will be
completed in time to do its share
of grain business this year. The
capacity of this elevator will be
20, 900 bushels and the Rock Island
track will be extended two hun.
rdred feet to make connection with
the elevator. With two new
elevators and those already estab
lished Likeral ought to be the
best grain market in the south
part of Kansas and for the border
ing Oklahoma territory. No one
can complain that there will not
be enough storage for the grain
that may be brought here daily,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22

A Ennis and wife who were here
several weeks visiting their sister,
Mrs. Robt. Hall and mother, Mrs.
Ennis, near Dombey left Friday
for their home in Kansas City
The rain the first of the week
was recorded at half an inch,
This puts the ground in excellent
shape for spring planting and gave
the wheat the moisture needed.
In some places the fall was SC
heavy that a second planting will
have to be done in order to gel
a good stand OF row crops.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22
Memorial Day Program

All old veterans and all loyal
people will meet at the City Hall
at 10 a. IN. to go to the cemetary
there to engage in strewine
flowers on the graves OF our dead
cmrades. We will then return to
our homes for dinner, at 2 p. IN.
meet at the City Hall where the
following program will be
rendered.
Song America
Invocation
Flag Drill by class of Young
Ladies. Led by Mrs. Vickers.
Address by Son of a Veteran
, Song by Young Ladies.
Address by Minnie j. Grin
stead.
Closing Song
All parties having flowers are
requested TO bring them to the
hall in the morning. All persons
having conveyances are requested
to come and help take out the
crowd to ths cemetery. Let no
one be left who desires to go.
Committee
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22

to be patriotic in the new realm
which they haye been permitted
to enter. That they may use
their Influence and votes for such
policies as will inaugurate and
carry out such measures as will
rebound to the best interests of the
whole people. We believe that
the women will prove that no
mistake was made when the right
of suffrage was extended to us,
The women should remember that
this is more than a privilege.
There are duties devolving on US.
My desire is that may be useful
to my people That l may so
serve them that good may be
done.
| thank my friends for all their
support and encouragement and if
in the future can serve the
people | will devote my energies
and activities to their service.
Liberal, Kansas May IA 1914
Minnie J. Grinstead
It's in the Democrat bargain col
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank all who so
sbmphasized with us and thought
fully assisted during the illness,
death and burial of Mr.. Town
send, Mrs. M. j, Townsend and
Hazel ID. GidleS and family.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22
Baptist Church

Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
Union Memorial services at the
Christian Church at 1900 a. IN.
B Y. P. U. 700 p, IN. Subject
Meaning of recent events. OrlC
Rolo leader.
Preaching at 500 p. m.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday al
500 p. m,
We welcome you to all oul
services,
A. w. hide, Pastol
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22
Good Road Meeting

At Blue Bell next Saturday eve
ming at the school house will be
another road meeting. Every one
interested in the building of a
good road east of Liberal is at
liberty to attend.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22

The eight grade commence
ment exercises will be given FRI
day night at the Presbyterian
church. Everybody is invited.
The program will be good and
begins at s o'clock.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22
For Sale

One Span of Bay horses FIVE
and eight years old weight two
thousand pounds. For a bargain
see. Fred B. Hullet 5-22 If
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22

Miss Leo Reynolds has been
helping Mrs, Kate Harris in her
dressmaking parlors this week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22

Plants for resetting and borders
will be on sale at the Seward
County Abstract Office Tuesday.
Get in your order early. adlt
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-22

Ball game Sunday Liberal VS.
Plains. Every body come.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
MESA
4 NEW TELEPHONE
 SYSTEM FOR MESA
Gang of Twenty Men Will Go to
 Work To1ay

A force of twenty men will be in Mesa today to commence work of rebuilding throughout the telephone S1 stem of the Mountain States Tele- Thone and Telegraph company. The construction work will include six miles of cables and will cover the entire city of Mesa so that every phone subscriber will have an in . dividual, closed in, protected cable service. This means the elimination of crossed wires absolutely, and that alone is a big item to the suffering subscribers of the Mesa exchange.
 The company, in fact, will rebuild the entire system and will tea down and throw away the old. Installation will include new receivers and trans nitters in residences and the cree ton of plant at a cost of many thousands of dollars. The increasing business of the Mesa office has made this work imperative. Every feature of the system will be overhauled and additional sections will be added to the switchboard, so that the Mesa office will be one of the best in the state.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24

Principal Mary F. McNel. The sev- enth and eighth grade and high school teachers will meet with Prin- cipal E. A. Row.
 It is intended to make such prep arations that actual school work may be accomplished on the opening day thus making up for the lost time in opening a week late.
 The new grammar school building is still in the future. The people have voted the bonds, and the bonds were sold July l, but the attorneys have not as yet passed on their validity. A new school house, then IS a dream of the future, but ample and suitable accommodations will be provided for use in the meantime.
 People further interested in either the Tempe high O. grammar school, may secure any information desired by addressing Superintendent J. O. Mullen, Tempe, Arizona.
 An interesting item in connection with the local schools is the report just compiled by G. R. Finch, clerk Of the high school board, on expen- ditures and collections for the year commencing July 1, 1913 and ending June 31st, 1914. This is the report itemized:
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
TEMPE
TEMPE SCHOOLS ARE
 READY FOR OPENING
Banner Year Predicted for Both Hiqh and Grammar Schools;
 How Faculty Will Line Up

Preparations foc the years work at the Tempe high and grammar schools. both of which open for work September II, three weeks from to- G.iv, are going steadily on with all attending indications that 1914-19lo is to be another banner term. The teaching forces in both schools have Leen selected, a good many of the cld teachers remaining, new ones being taken in to fill the vacancies, ana still other new ones coming in 10 fill the new positions created by the larger attendance of students and the better courses of study of . tered.
 Of interest just now is the resig- nation of Professor Waldo B. Christy, who for several years has been in charge of the commercial depart ment of Tempe high. It was with regret that the board accepted, for Professor Christy's services have brought to the local institution ex- ceptional honors and commentators from all over Arizona. In his place Professor Monroe Bragg, of Pitts burg. Kansas. has been appointed.
 The remainder of the high school faculty will be composed thusly: E. A. Row, A. E., principal and in- structor of science and mathematics; Emma B. French, A. M., languages Gertrude l. York, A. B, history and domestic arts; s. J. Jennings, manu- al arts and athletics; Hattie A D G mathematics; J. B. Griffing, A. NJ. agriculture; Myrtle E. Rice, music and English.
 Elementary agriculture will be of fC:ed this year at the school for the first time. The board feels itself particularly fortunate in being able tc secure the services for this work of MT Griffing. who will act as su- pervisor here, in addition to his worl at the normal. Ample opportunity will be given foc field as well as class room work.
 Superintendent J. o. Mullen has his outline for the first week of schoo scheduled as follows: Teachers ot hCth the high and grammar schools will meet in the high school auditor jun Saturday morning, September F at 10 a. m. After talk by the su- rerintandent three divisions of the teaching force will be made Teach CTS of the first, second and third years in the grammar school will meet with Supervisor Miss Helen C. Roberts. Teachers of the fourth fifth and sixth grades will meet with
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
NEWS FROM DORMAN

The latest and probably the last news before his arrival home, from the valleys cotton agent abroad, w. $. Dorman, of Mesa, was received by Charles H. Warehouse, president of the Valley Cotton Exchange, Sat urday evening in the nature of a telegram. MT. Dorman is due to arrive in Waco, Texas, today from Washington, D. C., where he went in the interests of the cotton growers to work with the representatives on 6. bill providing for money loans by the government on warehouse re- ceipts. MT. Dorman will spend q couple of days in and about Waco and will then continue on to Ari- zCna, arriving here the coming Thursday.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
DISAPPOINTED

Mrs Nellie M. Palm and daughter, who are visiting in Mesa, say they are very much disappointed. From reports reveived in Los Angeles, they expected to begin melting" as soon as they reached the Salt River valley On the contrary, they are enjoying the balmy atmosphere, free from fog, and pro- nounce the nights just the proper thing for refreshing sleep
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
CITY WATER FOR ALMA WARE

A force of men are at work to- day putting Alma Ward chapel premises in good shape for the fall. Tn addition they are running piping from the city water main that runs through the center of the Tempe road, to the chapel. Lavatories, etc, are to be placed in the chapel and modern conveniences installed. With the construction of a new fence and other things the chapel yard has a very attractive and neat appearance
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
L. w. STILWEll BACK

L. w. Stilwel returned yesterday afternoon from a trip of three weeks in Kansas. Missouri and Oklahoma. MT. Stilwell spent some time in St. Louis. He says that it is dry back there and the hay crop is short. He is glad to be back he-e where things look decidedly more prosperous and the very atmosphere breathes "op- TOrtunitV"
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
PERSONALS

Miss Gretchen Pringle has returned from her home in Marengo, Ills, to take up her school duties here
 MT. and Mrs. Will Catlin and son of Phoenix, motored down Sunday for visit with MT. and Mrs. F. V. N. Dana
 c. c. Bennett has returned from a visit with his parents on the coast
 w. H. Stowe, who has been on the sick list, is able to be up and about.
 dance was given Friday evening in the l.. D. s. amusement hall here. A good time was enjoyed.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24

shows a week dating from this even- ing. Regular nightly picture shows will be provided, and the routine will be intermixed occasionally with pie ture and vaudeville specialties. The program for tonight's -un is headed by Love and Vengeance" the laugh ing hit of the year, by Ford Sterling X Co.,, in two reels. Pearl White will be seen in The Lifted Veil' and then the Animated Weekly comes in for it's one-fourth share on the program.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
THUMB TORN OUT

While pulling posts on the range of Vic Ross at Fish Creek day be- fore yesterday, Monroe Despair, T young man that works for Ross had his thumb caught in the rope, near the horn of the saddle and literally pulled out of the socket He was brought to Mesa for medical atten- tion.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
ENTz CASE CONTINUED

The trial of J. c. Entz for creat- ing a disturbance at the ball park q week or so ago. has been postponed from today until next Thursday af- ham, of Alexander & Christy, of Phoenix, was over Saturday, repre- senting Entz and arranging for the continuance.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
OBITUARY

Charles Albert Cantelow of near Chandler, died Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The deceased was a young man of 21 years of 2 se. Funeral ser vices were held at the Smith under taking parlors yesterday afternoon by Rev. w. L. Summers. The body was later buried in the Mesa cemetery un- der the direction of Undertaken A. N. Smith.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
WHO MAILED sTRYcHNINE

w. J. Lembke, local rancher, who
 has been visiting in Gila Bend, brings
 back a peculiar story of how home
 steader there, w. w. Brewer, received Ia bottle of whiskey containing strych- mine. The package was postmarked Chandler and contained enough poison ito kill several men. The matter was turned over to the government for in .vestigation. but no clue to the guilty party has as yet been found.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE
 CAMPAIGN MEETINGS

The democratic candidates of Mari copa county have announced the fol- lowing schedule of campaign meet ings All the meetings will begin ct D. m
 August 25, Glendale; August 26. Wickenburg; August 2S, Chandler; August g, Mesa; Sept 2, Buckeye; Sept. 5, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
MRS, HANDLY DEAD

Word has just been received in Mesa of the death of Mrs. Noah J. Handley at her old home in Fairbury, Neb. Mir and Mrs. Handley were formerly resi- dents of both Mesa and Gilbert where they resided for some time on account of Mrs. Handleys health.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
WEST 10 MOUNTAINS

Edgar Dana left yesterday for the Superstition mountains with a load of supplies for his father and uncle who are doing work On their mining claims. There was some uneasiness expressed, after the boy, who is about sixteen years of age, had left, that he might run into some of the Mexican fugitives.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
K. P.'s TO GIVE PLAY

Chandler Lodge No. 31, Knights of Pythias, will give home talent play Thursday evening, August 27 in Mon- roe Hall. The show is comedy drama in three acts with Mrs. Nora Mont gomery taking the title role of Tat ters." The story deals with life in the southwest and is full of thrills and dra- |matic situations.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
BAND PRACTICE TONIGHT

Members of the Tempe Merchants band will assemble at the armory this evening foc regular practice in anticipation of the coming Thursday evening concert. There are also a number of business matters to be brought up that will require the presence of all members
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
ON WAY HOME

l.. P. Jones and family of Ray, passed through Mesa yesterday on their way home, in their "Stultz" racing car. Mrs Jones and children arrived in Phoenix Saturday night from Houston Tex and were met at the depot by MT. Jones'
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
CHANDLER
TO DROP HIGH SCHOOL APPEAL

County Attorney Frank Lyman has notified the trustees of School District No. 57, that if it is the wish of the Chandler people, he would drop the ap- peal to prevent this district from vot- ing to become a high school district. The date for the expiration of the ap- peal was August 21 Chandler can now go ahead and vote on the proposition.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
SAlAS-GARCIA

Lacido Salas and Ynez Garcia were united in marriage by Judge George S. Irwin Saturday morning at II o'clock in the parlors of the commercial club. They are a well known Mexican couple of this city.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24

estimated that at least fifty acres will
 be planted here. A meeting was held Saturday evening to work out plans and confer with other parts of the val
 ley on the work of marketing and
 shipping.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24
HAS BLOOD POISON

c. F. Brush of the Hub" is carry ing his arm in sling this week on ac- count of bad case of blood poison in his hand
Arizona republican., 1914-08-24

MRS. HENRY SANDOZ serves good home cooked meals, every day. Come and try them. Chicken dinner on Sun days. SOC Mill Ave Furnished room for rent with board-Advertisem
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