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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES

All arrangements are complete
for a game with San Simon on their
court, Saturday, December 1S. We
are hoping the weather will not in
terfere and spoil our first out-of-
town game. There is a reduced
rate for a party of fifteen, and we
would be glad to have any number
of rooters accompany the team.
The committee for drawing up
the constitution of the Patrons
Society of Lordsburg, consists of
A. w. Morningstar, j. H. Mcclure,
Mrs. Marshal Lewis, Mrs. d. w.
Briel and Miss Lucille Veach. The
place and time of meeting will be
published in a later issue.
All the schol children are prac-
ticing earnestly and with great
spirit, for this part of the commu-
nifty Christmas.
Are you, toe, gladly doing your
share to give every soul in Lords
burg very merry Christmas?
The schools close on Friday, De-
cember II, 1915 for the Christmas
holidays of two weeks duration.
Everyone will be benefited by the
rest, as the first half of the school
term has been one of strenuous
and earnest work.
An epidemic of la grippe has
swept through the schools, taking
almost everyone, student and
teacher, before it. Happily, there
have been few serious cases and
all are recovered or at least on
their way.
The program of the Christmas
entertainment will be ready for the
next issue Of the Liberal. Watch
for it.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17
FRIDAY NIGHT .oTHE FIGHT,

The Friday nights attraction at
the Star theater this week will be
"The Fight" presenting Margaret
Wycherly and John E. Kellard in
the New York theatrical success.
The story is centered in the city,
where a woman fights corrupt poll
tics and decides to "clean up" the
town. How the political bosses try
to ruin her character and how she
comes out victorious is a clever
story that the Lordsburg movie
goers should all see.
For Saturday and Sunday night
Manager d. w. Briel has engaged
some extraordinary film produc-
tions that should take with Lords
burg audiences.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17
Among those who guaranteed thu
DEMING CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE BANQUET

The annual banquet of the Dem
ing Chamber of Commerce fepm-
monty known as the best bunch of
boosters who ever boosted) was
held at the Harvey House at Dem
ing Tuesday evening. There were
sc persons present but there should
have been at least 80. Willard E.
Holt, Mayor Corbett and Ralph C.
Ely, were conspicuous by their alb
sence,
The menu was of the usual Har-
vey House quality and par excel
lence in cuisine. The toasts fol-
lowing the banquet were alive with
the Deming characteristic booster
spirit,
Lordsburg was second to be call
ed upon by the toastmaster, II was
altogether too sudden, Between
coughs and dabblings at our per-
petual motioned nose, brought
by recent attack of la grippe, the
Liberal in as few words as pos
sible gave Deming Lordsburg's
greetings and best wishes, stating
that we were feilewing clese In the
footsteps of our sister city as re-
CARDS sterling hoosterlgm. The
Liberal was unprepared to make a
speech, but did not have to apoli-
gize-that speech was overburden-
ed with all those requirements.
However, the banquet waa
grand success in every way and
more fully demonstrated Deming's
thorough way of doing things.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17

The big Christmas and Mining
edition of the Western Liberal will
be issued on schedule time next
Thursday. Put in your requests
now if you want extra copies. The
edition will be the biggest thing
ever gotten out in southern Grant
county. II is not too late to get in
your advertisements as the forms
will not close until next Wednes-
day evening.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17
May Buy Phone Companies

A representative of the Mountain
States Telephone & Telegraph Company
is in the city at the present time with
]. E. Allen, checking over the equip
ment of the local telephone company
with view of purchasing both the local
and the Duncan, Arizona, systems.
The deal has not been completed but
there is strong possibility that the
Mountain States Co., will come to the
terms of the owner.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17
STEMS ITEMS

The "Thimble Club" met at the
home of Mrs. Doyle last Saturday
Delicious refreshments of salad,
sandwiches and coffee were served,
Mr.. Hyle, a pastor of Lordsburg
came to Stems Thursday, Decem-
ber 16, and held services that night
in the school house.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17

Robert F. Fitz, president of the
FL Centre Mining and Milling
Company, operators of the Last
Chance mine at Pyramid, was a
visitor here the early part of the
week. Mr.. Fitz just returned from
a trip into the interior of old Mex
leo and is now en- route to his home
in Los Angeles to spend the Christ
mas holidays.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17
MINES AND MINING
win Begin Work Al Bonney

Before another week has passed
things will be humming at the Bonney
mine which has been financed by a
group of well known capitalists and
mining men of Silver City and Santa
Rita, N. M.
1t is the intention of the new operat-
ors 10 cross cut from the third level of
the No. shaft through to No. and
No. l shafts. New pumps will be in
stalled in the mine and a large force of
men put to work the first of the week.
H. A. Thorne, one of the best mining
engineers in the southwest, will be
general manager of the Bonney and
]. A. Foster will continue in the capa-
city of secretary and treasurer.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17
CHRISTMAS PAGE

In commemoration with the
Christmas season, the Western Lib
eral this week contains a beauti-
full Christmas page-a work of art
of the Western Newspaper Union.
Page two is worth giving the once
over,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17

Will Hold Evangelistic Services
Beginning Sunday, January 2,
there will be a series of revival
meetings at the Methodist church
of this city. Rev. G. H. Froman, a
well known evangelist, will have
charge of the services,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17

In appreciation of the success
full cake sale held at the Roberts &
Leahy Mercantile Company store
for the Christian church, the ladies
of the church served an elegant
lunch to all members of the store
on Saturday afternoon. \ 1t was
very much appreciated,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17
DIED

B. J. McGeein, father of Mrs. ].
A. Leahy died in El Paso at the res
idence of his son-in-law, w. D. Gil
land, on last Sunday. The funeral
services were held In El Paso, and
burial made in Evergreen ceme-
terry. Mr.. McGeein is survived by
his wife, three daughters, and two
sons. He was 20 years of age, and
came to this country from Canada.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17

Master Earle Scarborough of
Lordsburg who came here to at
tend high school left for his home
at Globe, Arizona, Friday. He
hopes to soon come back and re-
sumo his studies at school here.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1915-12-17

Mrs. Josepia Lurch, mother of
Mrs. John Robson, was buried in
this city Saturday, the remains
having been brought here from
Douglas, Ariz., on Saturday morn
ing. Mrs. Lurch was born in Albu-
querque, N. NJ, sixty years ago and
has raised a large family Of chill
dren. She died In Douglas on
Thursday and services were held
over the body at the Catholic
church of that city. Rev, Hile of
the Christian church pronounced
last rites over the body at the home
Of Mrs. Robson here,
Suits made to measure, SIS and
up. All wooden cloth. See j. A.
Floyd. the clothes doctor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05
WILSON URGES
ACTION ON COAST
GUARD MEASURE
Addresses Letter to Leader Under.
wood and Rep. Adamson-Bill
Up This Month.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 2.-Pres-
ident Wilson has addressed letter
to Democratic Leader Underwood
and Representative Adamson, chair
man of the house interstate COM
merce committee, urging prompt
enactment of the pending coast
guard bill.
Il hope you will not think I am
unduly burdening you," he wrote,
eff l write to express my very great
interest in the bill passed by the
senate and pending in the house for
consolidation of the revenue cutter
and life saving services. 1t is of the
highest consequence for the effic-
iency of both services that the bill
should pass, and hope that some
chink may be found for it even in
the busy hours of the calendar"
The bill will be called up in the
house this month with a view to
quick passage.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05
THE KAISER HOPES
FOR PEACE DURING
THE new YEAR
Emperor Replies to Message From
King and Queen Of
Bavaria.

Munich (via Berlin, The Hague
and London), Jan. 2.-Emperor
William, replying to New Years
telegram from the king and queen
Of Bavaria, sent their majesties the
following message:
Il reciprocate your good wishes
and those of all Bavarians with all
my heart. You speak after my own
heart when you say we all have but
one thought, which is that a peace
worthy Of the sacrifices already
made and still to be made, be secur-
ed for the beloved fatherland in the
new year.
"How splendid in this connection
is it that the German princes and
the German peoples are standing to-
gether in Interchangeable fidelity with
Gods help, to achieve with our he
roic troops that victory for our just
cause, which we expect with I'M
shaken confidence. In cordial friend
ship. (Signed) "Wilhelm.''
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05
HEREFORD men
HAVE CHANCE TO
WIN $4,000
Interesting Announcement in Con-
nect;on With Panama Pacifc
Exposition.
BIG PRIZES ARE OFFERED
Medals, Diplomas and Commenda-
tions-Extra inducements for
the Exhibitors.
BIG PRIZES ARE OFFERED

Clinton, Iowa, Jan. 2.-Secretary
r. j. Kinzer of the American Here.
ford Cattle Breeders Association
Kansas City, Mo-, announces that
opportunity will be offered for Here.
! ford exhibitors at the Panama-Pa-
cific Exposition to win approx
mately $4,000 in cash prizes, in
addition to medals, diplomas and
concentrations. OF this amount the
exposition management offers $4,-
965, the American Hereford Cattle
Breeders Association $3.50 and
the remainder will be paid by the
various states in which the exhibit
tors live.
The association offers $4,75O on
breeding classes, $500 on pure-bred
steers and heifers and $3.50 on
grade steers and heifers. A unique
feature of the apportionment of the
H Jrd association money is that
the same amount will be awarded
on each place in class, the same
amount on each of the individual
classes, and the same amount in the
herd produce and get-of-sire classes;
in each Of the twelve individual
classes there will be ten prizes of
S25 each. In each of the five herd
and group classes there will be sew
en- prizes Of $50 each. Gold med
ais valued at 500 each will be
awarded on all the championships
in the breeding section.
In the pure bred and grade fat
steer and heifer classes there will
be four moneys of SIS each in each
class, $25 on the champion pure
bred steer or heifer and three prizes
of $25 each on pure-bred steer
herds The champion grade will win
$50, and there will be three prizes
of $40 each on grade steer herds.
Of the $4,965 offered by the expo
sition management en- HerefOrds,
$685. is offered on breeding; classes,
$3.50 on pure-bred steers and heit-
ers, and $3.50 on grade steers and
heifers. A number of the states
from which the leading Hereford
are expected have arranged
to pay the freight on exhibits out
of the state funds.
The cattle show at San Francisco
opens on October IS. The Amer
lean Royal Live Stock Show at Kan
sas City will be held October 40. 1t
is expected that large part of the
exhibit of cattle of the beef breeds
will be assembled at the American
Royal, and at it's close will go for
ward to San Francisco on special
trains which have already been ar
ranged for.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05
IS GIVEN $4,000
VERDICT AGAINST
HARVESTER co.
Chicago Woman Printer Alleges She
Contracted Lead Poisoning
at Cases.

Chicago, Jan. miss Mary
Sheets, a printer, who alleges she
contracted lead poisoning at the
cases, yesterday was awarded a ver-
dict Of $4,000 in her suit against
the International Harvester COM
pany. The case is said to be the
first in which lead poisoning in
printing shops has been proven.
Miss Sheets testified that after
two years as a type distributor in
the Harvester company's printing
plant she became i'll of lead poison
ing. The evidence showed she is
now partial paralytic. More than
fifty printers testified, large num-
Der of them saying they never heard
of lead poisoning resulting from
work in printing plant.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05
THE RUSSIANS
CUT DOWN FOE
WITH bAYONETS
German Attack on Poland Towns
and Trenches Repulsed With
Fearful Losses.
AUSTRIANS HALT THE ENEMY?
Vienna Says Counter Attacks in Ga
licia Have Brought Russians
to Standstill.
AUSTRIANS HALT THE ENEMY?

Petrograd, Dec. 31.-The follow
ing official statement was issued
from general headquarters yester-
day:
Along the whole front of the
armies operating on the left bank of
the Vistula there has been a lull eX-
cept in the region of Bolimow,
InoWlodZ and south of Malagoszc,
where fierce fighting persists.
Taking the offensive from Boil
NOV, the Germans, under a very in
tense fire from our guns, made an
assault on Bourgade, Berjimow and
our trenches near Goumine Comb
i'm, but our troops by an impetuous
counter attack slaughtered with
their bayonets all of the enemy
with the exception of a few, who
were made prisoners.
"In this engagement we captured
German machine guns and inflicted
enormous losses on the enemy who
brought into action successfully in
this region regiments from diverse
army corps.
Near Inowlodz our troops took
possession of German trenches south
of Passade, which they entered after
determined fighting"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05

London, Jan. 2.-The destruction
of the British battleship Formidabl,
in the English channel yesterday b,
mine or submarine boat, al
though one of those events English
men now realize must be expected
so long as the British navy is com.
PEELED to keep the seas, has caused
widespread grief.
This is due not so much to the
loss of the ship, which was fifteen
years old and cost about $5,0OO,OO0
as it is for the men-600 in number
who are believed to have gone
down with her. Thus far only $50
men of the Formidable's crew of
$50 are known to have been rescu-
ed. A light cruiser pick up eighty
and Tor Bay trawler seventy.
Among the rescued are eight officers
and six midshipmen.
The British admiralty has not an
nouneed the locality where the dis
aster occurred, and declares that it
is unable to say whether the ship
struck a mine or was torpedoed, but
the inclination here is to believe
that submarine again has been
successful in an attack.
The news from the front was
dwarfed yesterday by this latest loss
to the British navy, although bat
ties Of considerable proportions are
taking place along the two long
fronts.
The fighting in Flanders and
northern France has been corfined
largely to artillery engagements ex-
cept near Bethune, where the Ger
mans claim they have taken a Brit
ish trench. They admit, however,
the loss of St. Georges, near the Bel
gian coast, which the official report
from Berlin says it was decided not
to attempt to retake, owing to the
high level of the water there.
In the Argonne region, where the
battle has been continuous for
weeks, it has been the Germans
turn to make little progress, as an
offset to which, however, the French
declare they have continued their
advance to upper Alsace.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05
A CHARGE OF
MURDER FILED
BY THE POLICE
Mrs. Charlotte Van Horn Returned
to Mason City by
Sheriff.
SHE DECLINES TO TALK.
Detective Was Employed by the Ger
TO Gordo Sheriff to Probe
Death.

Mason City, Ia, Jan. 2.-Informa-
ton charging Mrs. Charlotte Van
Horn, who was arrested in Des
Moines Thursday with first degree
murder in connection with the STAY
ing Of her husband, Chester Van
Horn, on Nov. 20 last, was filed be-
fore Justice of the Peace Stansbury
here yesterday.
Mrs. Van Horn who was located
at Hills Retreat in Des Moines
where she was being treated for a
nervous breakdown, was brought to
this city by Sheriff Marsh of Cerro
Gordo county at 9 o'clock Thursday
night. She was not lodged in jail,
being taken to the Park hospital
where she was placed under the
guard of Miss Eva Gibbs, county Wis
iting nurse.
The accused woman refused to
discuss the charge lodged against
her. She appears to be perfectly
rational.
1t became known here yesterday
that Sheriff Marsh employed a Pin
kertOn detective to investigate the
shooting of Van Horn. Evidence he
is alleged to have secured led to the
arrest of Mrs. Van Horn.
Van Horn was found dead in bed
at 9 o'clock in the morning of Nov.
20, with a bullet wound in his
head above the right ear. The COR
oner's jury returned verdict of &C
cidental death, although the general
consensus of opinion at the time was
that he had committed suicide be-
cause of domestic unhappiness. The
Van Horns frequently quarreled it
is said.
Mrs. Van Horn was not at home
when the body of her husband was
discovered. She left their home, To-
Gated four miles southwest of Clear
Lake, for a visit with her parents
in the town, supposedly on the
night before the shooting occurred.
Van Horn was prosperous farm
err. His intimate friends always
have secuted the theory that he
suicide.
Mrs. Van Horn is the daughter of
Mike Callahan. She had been mar
ried to Van Horn for nineteen years. |
They have daughter eight years of
age. Van Horn is said to have been |
the woman's second husband.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05
EXPOSITION DIED.
|CATED BY M'AD00
Secretary of Treasury Represents
President Wilson at Opening
Exercises.

San Diego, Cal, Jan. 1.-The
Panama-California exposition, open
ed to the world at midnight by the
touching Of an electric button by
the president in Washington, D. c.,
was formally dedicated today by the
presidents personal representative,
Secretary of the Treasury William
McAdoo.
Lyman J. Gage, former secretary
of the treasury, presided aS the cere-
monies, and the list of speakers in
Guided Mr.. McAdoo, President DAY.
idson of the exposition, Count Del
Vale de Salazar, representing the
king of Spain; John Barrett of the
Pan-American union, and Charles
C.. Moore, president of the Panama
Pacific exposition of San Francisco.
The governors of nine states were
present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05
THE UNEMPLOYED I
CAUSE TROUBLE,
500 Men and Women Hold Demon
stration in New York.

New York, Jan. 2.-UnempIoyed
men and women in this city began
the new year with an outdoor DEM
onstration which eliminated in a
fight with policemen who Interior
ed when an attempt was made to
hold parade with objectionable
worded banners flung aloft.
About 700 idle men and women
gathered in Union square to listen
to discussion in several languages Of
their problem of welfare through
the winter. The police did not in
terrupt the meeting, which was or
derby throughout, but later ordered
the dispersal Of marchers who APP
parently intended to parade to the
Harlem headquarters of League Of
the Unemployed. The inscription
on one banner read: Homeless
Men, Revolt"
Another announced: "To H
With Charity"
This banner George Druer, "a
years old, cook by trade, was told
to haul down.
The police said Druer was reluct-
ant to obey. Witnesses asserted the
police dubbed Druer. He was ar
rested, charged with assault and dis
orderly conduct. Men and women
attacked the police in an effort to
liberate Druer, but were driven OF
by reserves.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05
Notice of Appointment of Admins
traitor.

In the district court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Hamilton coun-
ty, in probate.
In the matter of the estate of
Soren Hanson, deceased.
To whom it may concern: Notice
is hereby given, that the undersign-
ed has been appointed and has quail
flied as administrator of the estate
of Soren Hanson, late of Hamilton
county, Iowa, deceased. All persons
in any manner indebted to said de-
ceased or his estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned; and those
having claims against said deceased
or his estate will present them in
manner and form as by law requir-
ed, for allowance and payment.
Dated this 4th day of December
A. D., 1914.
B. H. Peterson,
Administrator of said estate.
34T3 Wesley Martin, Atty.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05
Public Sale.

| will sell at public auction at my
farm, two miles south of Webster
City, on the Hospital road, on Fri
day, January s, commencing 1890
O'Clock, the following described
property:
LOG HEAD OF LIVE STOCK.
10 head of horseshoe span of
sorrel mares II years old, weight
1900; 1 sorrel gelding years old,
weight 1850; l brown mare years
old, weight 400, in foal; one bay
gelding II years old, weight 1900;
L sorrel driving mare years old,
broke single and double; l black
driving mare 7 years old, broke sin
gle; l mare 2 years old, weight
1900; 1 gelding l year old; 1 last
spring colt.
Is head Of cattle-Four head of
two year old steers; 8 yearling
steers; one COW, will be fresh in
spring; 1 buff; calves, 2 steers, 4
heifers.
so head Of fall shoats.
81 head of sheep-30 ewes and
one buck.
Farm machinery-one Rock Is
land hay loader; one gang pillow. AL
SO some ROSTERS.
Free lunch at noon.
Terms: All sums of $1,000 and
under, cash. On sums over that
amount - months credit will be
given, purchaser giving a note with
security at per cent in
terest from date. No property to be
removed until settled for.
J. M. BOTTORFF, Prop.
Col. c. w. Marvel, Auctioneer.
E. F. King, Clerk. fl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05
BOMBS FROM AERO
PLANE KILL Fifteen.
Four Machines lombard Dunkirk
Thirty-two Persons are Injured.

London, Dec. 81, 1888 a. H.
Four German aeroplanes flew sever
al times over the city of Dunkirk
Wednesday, dropping bombs as they
went, according to the Dunkirk cor
respondent of the Daily Mail. Sol
diers in the street fired on the ma
chimes and one tabue seemed to be
hit but all got safely away.
The official returns of the casual
ties show that fifteen persons were
killed and thirty-two wounded. Thee
bombs were filled with sharpnei. n
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05
100000
ARE Spent IN
IMPROVEMENTS
Waterloo Enjoys Prosperous Year
Interurban Spent $1,25O,0OO
During Past Year.

Waterloo. Ia, Jan. 1.-Waterloo's
improvements in 1914 totaled ST.
000,S00, of which $1,400,OO0 were
of a private nature. Five and a half
miles of water pipe was laid and the
w., c. F. & N. spent $1,25O,OO0 on
Improvements, mostly on the Cedar
Rapids extension. The largest new
building is ten-story steel and
concrete edifice, an Office building
for the Leavitt & Johnson National
bank.
Three hundred and five buildings
were erected, remodeled or other
wise improved.
Drawing paper for sale here
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-01-05
the s16,492 he took from the bank

the $16,492 he took from the bank
still in his possession. Heaton, who
says he came here from Joplin, Mo-,
says he does not know any of the
eight suspected persons, all of
whom, except two of the men, are
residents of Bingham.
A pocket knife belonging to boy
who was locked in the vault with
the cashier. and assistant cashier by
Heaton, released the three in the
vault and they used tools kept there
for the purpose to open the vault
from within and give the alarm.