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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18
GOVERNMENT AID FOR KANSAS
ROADS

w. s. Gearhart, state highway en-
gineer, will notify county boards Of
Kansas that $143,207.4O of govern.
ment money will be available fol
state highway improvement in the
year ending June 80, 1917, 30 they
may make arrangements for their re.
spective levies at their August meet
ing. This money is Kansas appor-
tionment of the 100000 set aside
by act of congress for aid in the con-
struction of rural post roads.
II see no reason why we should
not go right ahead with arrange
ments that will permit the various
counties or benefit districts to take
advantage of the congressional ap-
preparation" commented Governor
Capper in a letter received by Mr..
Gearhart. II take 1t that this Is a
case of first come first served"
Governor Capper has officially no.
titled Secretary Houston that the
state of Kansas assents to the terms
of the act.
Mr.. .Gearhart will attend meeting
of highway engineers Of the country
in Washington, D. c., August 16, at
which time rules for the appropria-
ton Of the funds will be considered.
In order to avail itself Of the bene-
fits of the post roads act 1t IL neces-
sary for the state highway depart
ment to submit to the secretary Of
agriculture project statements set
ting forth proposed construction Of
roads, and later upon their approval
to furnish surveys, plans, specifica-
lions, and estimates. The act pro-
vides that the post roads shall be
maintained by the state or its civil
subdivisions.
For the fiscal year ending June 80,
1918, $10,OO0,000 will be appor-
toned among the states according to
the act; $15,0OO,OOO will be avail
able in 1919, $20,O00,0O0 in 1920,
and $25.00O,000 in 1921.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18
First published August IL, 1916.)
PUBLICATION NOTICE

In the District Court of Seward Coun-
ty, Kansas. In the matter of the
petition for changing names of
Glenn Lyberger and Hattie Ann
Lyberger, husband and wife, to
Glenn Pennington and Hattie Ann
Pennington.
The State Of Kansas, to all whom it
may concern, and all persons in
terested in said matter:
You are hereby notified that Glenn
Lyberger (by his next friend, e. w.
Pennington) and Hattie Ann Lyber-
ger, wife of Glenn Lyberger, have
filed their petition in the District
Court of Seward County, Kansas,
asking that the names Of Glenn Ly-
berger and Hattie Ann Lyberger be
changed to Glenn Pennington and
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18
Entertainment
at the Fairs

4 big fair without entertainment Il
like fruit without flavor. picnic
without smiles, q dance without mu.
&C. It would be real disappolnt-
nient People expect It. They expect
to see classy circus acts and hear
classy music. They attend the Kan
sas State Fair at Hutchinson, Sept.
l8 to S..not only for Its educational
benefits. but for the enjoyment of the
features and sociai
plsssupss also. Everybody, young ana
old. enjoy O. thrill. whether 1t Is caus
ed by the racing horses. the dare dew
LIS driving automobiles at terrific
speed, trained acrobats. comic or melo-
dious songs, the beautiful strains Of
grand opera singers or the music Of
concert and military bands. Capable
men who know the field Of entertain
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18
GREER County HAS A MYSTERY
Body Of Farmer Found On Porch;
Head Crushed With Axe.

Sapulpa. AT daylight last oSatar-
day the body Of John Harris was
found lying on the porch Of his farm
home, four miles from Sspulpa. His
head had been crushed with an as@
which was found covered with -hloeA
short distance from the body.
Fletcher Jackson, q negro farm
hand, who had slept in the Harns
home during the night said that -
found the body when he, arose To -
about his work. A coroner's inquest
failed to develop amy clue tending ste
establish the identity Of the. murderer.
Harris came to Creek county from
Texas and Is alleged to have always
slept with loaded revolver close II
hand. He had been heard to speak Of
enemies he had in Texas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18
Mew HA.k WostdDV

Hattie Ann Pennington and their
rights of action and property inter-
ests be not affected by such change.
That unless you answer said petition
on or before the 18th day Of Septem-
Der, 1916, the same will be taken as
true and the application made to the
District Court of said County and
State will be heard at the next term
Of said Court following such answer
day, or at such time thereafter as the
same may be heard by said court.
In testimony whereof / have here
unto set my hand and the seal of said
court, this 9Th day Of August, 1916,
at my Office in Liberal, Seward Coun-
ty, Kansas.
(SeaD G. l.. LIGHT,
Clerk of the District Court.
]. w. CAMPBELL,
Attorney for Petitioners.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18
VIII Try Sheep Raising.

Braman.-Aaron Bierbower. one %,
the prominent farmers Of this section
has just received large shipment Sof
sheep and will place them on his
ranch southwest Of Braman, his inten-
ton being to fatten the sheep from. q
number Of forage crops andswaste ma
terial around the ranch. This is Bier
bowers first experiment In this class
of stock and he is the pioneer in this
this section with sheep. II these prove
a success a number of other farmers
in Kay county will next season import
. q large number Of sheep.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18
OUT OF APPARENT EVIL

Out of apparent evil, as well as out
of good, life constantly advances.
The horror Of this world war need
not, affect our faith In the purposes
of God working out good out Of APP
parent evil; or, IL one will, our
faith in the triumphant vitality Of
Nature and Of man. There - no rea-
son why we should not still hold fast
to God. or to the eternal life-giving
and restoring power, being assured
that not merely physical renewal, but
some spiritual regeneration shall
emerge from this cataclysm. spe-
tic Monthly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18
Magnolia Files corsIcana Deed.

,Ardmore.-A deed transferring 70
the Magnolia Petroleum Company al
the property owned by the Corsicana
Company in Carter county has just
been recorded here. The deed recites
that the purchase price was 81, ESQ. 900.
and the instrument evidently ,com-
pletes q transaction that had Its be-
ginning several months ago when the
Magnolia Company succeeded to the
business of the Corsicana Petroleum
Company and that the Magnolia Pipe
Line Company. One Of the revenue
stamps on the deed Ii for $1,000 and
another for $500.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18
Hugo Boy stabs Another.

Hugo.--Nearly the entire town 81
ended the funeral services OF Gul
Chandler. 20 years old. who waa
stabbed to death by Hoyt Erwin, "A
years old. The people Of the towa sx
press sympathy for the families r,oi
both boys. Erwin has been released
ON a small bond. He Is q paper car
rier. Chandler attempted to- take q
paper from him and in, the ,hsht vhisf
followed Chandler was out oxsr tn
hear with . small pocksn- laAfs, iastAt
bsnds sf Erwin.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18
Fatal Day For Neqroes,

Tulsa.-One negro is dead and two
others are seriously injured rs re-
suit Of di culties in and around Tulsa
last Sunday. Ed Neeiey, negro deacon
in ehurche here, shot Walter'M Nc Gee
after an argument which arose over
the taking of the church collection.
George Ryan, negro, was found dead 1t
jerks with bullet in his brain. Tom
Hoffer, another negro, was stabbed In
fight with knives at Mohawk.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18
Suicide Prevens Trial.

Covington.-Ik Creigler, As years
oll, former county clerk OF Noble
county, committed suicide here BY
shooting himself through the head
with AS caliber revolver. About
two weeks ago Creigler was indicted
with having misapplied public funds
while county clerk Of Noble county.
Last Saturday Creigler was arrested
on bench warrant, hailed into district
court at Perry, and released on an ap'
pearance bond.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18
TWO PRINT SHOPS ARE BURNED
Star and Democrat OFFICES Destroyed
at Mangum; Other losses.

Mangum.-Fire which originated An
the Happy Hour thsatsr destroyed tho
theater, the Mangum Star .ofaee. the
Greer County Democrat and cotton
offices occupied by F. A. Sherman and
8. A. Heatley. Work on the part 'of
the fremen saved adjoining buildings.
Total loss is estimated at $4,000. Of
.'ance.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18

Take a~fsw days or and attend the
kansas State Fair At Hutchinson,
ssspt yeas. dst& uBripssaila tho fam.
lily with you.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-18

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
DEBATING CLUB AGAIN
IN QUEST OF MONEY
High school Organization VIII Sell
Paper to Furnish Special
Room.

Voting themselves pro tenn from
mem bersnip in a debating club, high
school students Monday night de-
cided to be junk dealers in order 10
raise finances for the organization
Through an idea which originated
with Franklin Schurtz, exhalted
ruler of the club, it is proposed that
members secure all the old papers
and magazines available and sell II.
The value Of old scrap, news, and
magazine paper has jumped from
20 10 45 cents a hundred pounds.
since the outbreak Of the war. The
money realized from the paper sale
is to be used TO At up a debating
club room for the high school. II
is TO be furnished on a senate cham
Der plan. Last year the Debating
club took up a ike enterprise. but
gathered their funds through the
selling of small tags. The money
was used TO defray the track team s
expenses to the state meet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
TO CONTEST BIRD LAW
American Society Protests Embargo
Statute i'm New York.

Members Of the board Of directors
OF the American Game Bird society
following a meeting here Sunday af-
ternOon. returned Monday 10 THEN
homes with a matter Of importance
TO consider. It has TO do with a
recent law passed In New York state
which is declared unconstitutional
since it acts against state rights.
Gov. Samuel Ralston Of Indiana will
be appealed to.
G. r. Craning OF North Manches-
tor. Ind. a noted raiser of game
birds-qIail and pheasant brought
the matter 20 the boards attention.
He claims that under the statute
New York residents may raise and
sell game birds, and that foreign
birds may be imported but that
birds from other states in the
United States may not be sold in
New York Action Will he sought
through the state department.
Members of the board present here
were /. J. Hewitt Of Oskaloosa. Ia.
president OF the association; Wallace
Evans Of St Charles. H.. treasurer
and John W Talbot. the associa-
tons secretary. The association has
membership OF soc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
FATHERS AND SONS
BANQUET TONIGHT
Paters and Offspring to be Enter
tanned at Y. VI. {. A
Pastor To Speak.

Rev. Loren NJ. Edwards. pastor Of
the First NJ. f. church OF Misha-
waka. viii be the principal speaker
at the fourth annual father and son
banquet TO be held at the Y. NJ. c..
A. in the boys department tonight
He Will speak on the subject IN
vesting in Sons" Rome Stephenson
Will act as POSTMASTER at the ban
qUet.
An important feature of the ban
quet will be the presenting OF the
I'll. G. Harley Bible class medal 10 be
given To DeMoss Emmons by J. @.
Ames general secretary Of the asso-
citation. DeMoss received a grade
OF 9S in the Bible class tests held
recently and was followed by Forbes
Julian with a grade OF ~. Last
year LAMAR Cunningham received
the medal and Emmons was second.
reading entitled My Dad and
Ne" will be given by Raymond Neff
and Harry Jelhson viii sing a solo
entitled Absent" Music will be
furnished by the Frederickson or
chestra.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
RECRUITS FOR HOSPITAL
CORPS ARE WANTED
Local L. =. Station Open for AppIi-
catiOns-One Man Out of IL
Qualities Here for Army.

That recruits Will be taken for the
hospital corps was the last report
received by John s. Skees, local re-
cruiting lieutenant in charge Of the
United States recruiting station at
220 y. Michigan ST. This is the first
time the call for hospital corps re-
cruits has been made since the Span
ish-American war The local officer
has authority TO accept these re-
cruits without authority from the
secretary of war, as the case had
been previously.
Since the call was made 16 DAYS
ago for 10000 recruits, but $3.50
have been accepted over the country.
More than seven times that number
applied but were refused admission
because they were not properly
qualified. Out Of Il applications re-
ceived at the South Bend station dur
ing the present month but one was
accepted. The majority of the re-
jections were made because the ap-
picants were minors between the
ages of is TO 81 and had failed to
secure their parents consent.
" Alldiu cdNoIy OF EIknaTL was the
only one accepted here and he will
be sent to Columbus, o., to the ma
tional barracks within a few DAYS
and from there will be sent to the
Mexican border following a drilling
at the barracks Of a few weeks.
The qualifications are not unusual
Each applicant goes through a physi-
cal examination made by the officer
in charge. when all defects are
found and considered The chest
must measure 30 inches and 80 when
expanded. The applicant must weigh
two pounds to every inch of heighth
The eyes, hearing and teeth are ex-
amined particularly and none will be
accepted who are not normal in
these tests.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
GROUND FOR
NEW CLUB BUILDING

Ground has been broken for build
ings on the site of the st. Joseph
'ounty Country club. and within a
hort time il is expected the founda-
ions for the main building will be
welt on their way 10 completion.
Workers are daily @dding improve
ments 70 the golf course. which viii
be ready. il is said, by midsummer
1t is pointed out in the face of
statements 20 the effect the club
would be only a summertime affair.
that 10 viii be open the year round.
and that winter sports will be a fea-
ture A gun club rifle club and
numerous other organizations for the
promotion of athletics and outdoor
sports viii DE organized. New mem
bcrs are being added daily by the
committee in charge Of this angle Of
the organization.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
YOU'LL FIND IT." IS
EVA FAY'S PR0PHESY
Harry Davis Asks Seercss Concern
ing OVcrCoat stolen From
Library.

Never mind. Harry, you'll find
hat overcoat; they've got it out
utomobile riding now"
Harry Davis, 902 IL Portage av,
nay have found 4 ray Of hope for
he recovery of a lost garment in the
reelection Of Eva Fay at the last
how of the Orpheum theater Mon
ay night. Just prior 10 the o'clock
performance he reported to Capt.
iuy l.. Bunker al police headquar-
ers the theft Of his overcoat from
he public library during the even
ng. and Miss Fay says he'll get it
Jack.
Very probable" was Capt. Bunk
IRIS verdict when told OF the proph-
asy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
COUNTRY CLUB
BOARD ELECTS
H. w. EIdredge, President of
South Bend Organization
Name Committee Heads.

n. ". EIdredge. 700 w. CoIfax av.,
was elected TO the presidency Of the
South Bend Country club Monday
night At a meeting Of the recently
named board Of directors Of the club
at the oliver hotel Dr. r. L. Sen
senich was elected vice president
and Charles Crockett. secretary.
Appointment OF committee chair
men and The discussion Of plans for
the coming summer comprised the
business Of a highly enthusiastic
meeting OF the directors. The com
mittee members viii be announced
later. Mr.. Eldredge said Monday
night. The chairmen follow.
House committee, A. Frank;
grounds. G. y. Chubb. tournament,
=. y. Fassett; finance Ward L.
Mack: membership, Carl Hibberd :
sports. J. NJ Studebaker. jr; enter
tainment. NJ. =. Reed.
The directors who met Monday
were elected last Friday night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
SEEK BETTER EQUIPPED
PHYSICAL DEPARTMENT
" VI. &. \. House Committee Names
Three Men TO Investigate
Matter.

Possibilities for a better equipped
physical department were discussed
last night at the regular meeting Of
the house committee with the physi-
cal department officials Of the Y. NJ.
c. A.
p. G. Stahly. presiding officer, ap-
pointed a committee of three to
study the situation at present before
the association and TO report to the
board of directors Of the Y NJ. c. A.
at a future meeting. The committee
is composed Of A. b. Thielens, +. NJ.
Gardner and +. 3. Barnes.
The problem of minor improve
ments throughout the building was
discussed and put in the hands Of
J. @. Ames, general secretary, to Sc
cure estimates on the cost OF the
various improvements Dinner was
served TO the joint committee pre-
ceding the business meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
SOLICITORS MUST
PASS c. Of c. TEST
Plan Outlined to Protect
Merchants From QueS-
tiOnabIe Efforts.

A unique plan TO protect South
Bend merchants from solicitors for
funds and advertising matter Of a
questionable nature was outlined
Monday afternoon by a special COM
mittee, who decided on appointing
q secret sanction board as a solu-
tic1 of the problem.
Only members of the Chamber Of
Commerce will be given protection
by the plan and each win be sup
Piled with card notifying all
solicitors that they must firs: submit
their proposition to the sec ct sane
ton board of the organization.
Each solicitor. on applying at the
G.. of g. headquarters, will be given
a blank TO fill out, stating plainly
the amount of his commission re-
ceived for the work and the purpose
for which the money Will be used.
This application Will be presented TO
the board and acted on. If it meets
with the favor of the board a card
will be issued the solicitor permitting
him to solicit among the merchants.
The special committee was APP
pointed some time ago. when the
merchants of the city decided that
some method of protection must be
outlined to prevent solicitors from
making unreasonable den ands and
forcing the storekeeperz to donate
To- funds and buy advertising which
S not of real merit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
FEAR EXPENSE OF
AE RIAL TRUCK
Council Turns Down ReSoIu-
ton to Buy New Fire Fight
ing Apparatus.

BY n vote OF five 10 three, the
favorable report upon a resolution
providing for the purchase Of an
aerial motor fire truck was turned
down by the council last night and
the resolution was referred back to
the committee OF the whole OF the
council. The resolution was dis
cussed at the last committee meet
irg and a favora BILE vote was taken
but when the report appeared last
night Councilman Lang raised OBJ
jections. declaring that after inves-
tigation he had been brought 10 be-
lieve the expenditure unnecessary.
Four other councilmen stood with
him upon the motion 10 refer the
resolution back 20 the committee of
the whole along with the favorable
report.
The ordinance providing for the
purchase of a motor fire pump vas
passed unanimously and by the
terms Of the ordinance the board Of
safety IS authorized to spend be-
tween $1,000 and SIS for the APP
paratus. 1t is declared that the mo-
tor pump will increase the water
pressure from 25 to 40 per cent at
any point in the city.
Another ordinance authorizing the
issuance Of general purpose bonds
to the extent of $4,000 was passed.
The money will be used to make the
initial payment upon the Rum Vii
lage property which was recently
purchased by the city. The con-
troller also was authorized 10 trans
fer S4S449 from the old street i'm
provement fund and $971.62 from
the special charter Improvement
fund to the new law Improvement
fund of the finance department.
Pay Ordinance Deferred.
Another ordinance providing that
500 month be paid the assistant
building commissioner and SIS per
month an assistant electrician, was
presented TO the council and after
the first reading was referred TO
the committee Of the whole. Mayor
Keller and other city officials dis
cussed this proposition with the
council at the last committee meet
ing.
The board of works reported upon
the pipe sewer connections on Niles
av. The report was approved by
the council while an ordinance
naming the alley between Scott and
Cushing SITS, and running from Oak
st. to Lincoln way W., as Melkus
ct. was passed.
Following the council meeting the
committee on streets and alleys met
with the jitney bus men relative to
the remonstrance against the jitney
buses making a stand near the cor
ner Of Michigan ST. and Washington
av The proposition was discussed
for a short time and the committee
will make report upon the ques-
ton at the next meeting of the com
mittee of the whole. There were
about 10 jitney bus men at the hear
ing.
City Clerk Harvey Rostiser pre-
scented each member OF the council
with a bound volume of the new
city ordinances which were recent
~ compiled under the direction of
City Atty. Eli F. Seebirt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
CONCERT RECITAL BY
CONSERVATORY PUPILS
No One to he Admitted During Civ
ing OF Program
Number.

The free concer.-recital TO be
given at Conservatory Recital hall on
Thursday evening by pupils OF w. +.
MacHenry and Frederick II. Inger-
soil and assisting artists. will begin
promptly at o'clock. and no one
will be admitted during the giving
of a program number. Besides South
Bend artists and pupils, 2 young
ladies from Mr.. MacHenry's Elkhart
class will assist in the women's uni
son chorus They are the Misses
Middleton, Roswell, Davis, Horrine,
Winslow, Webster, Kepler, Cooper.
Hickman, Nye, and Mesdames
Menges and Neff.
The program follows:
The Black bird ........ Weatherly
Florence Burt.
The Sweet o. the Year. -. .Salter
Vera Hawkins.
Harry buckingham.
Rose in the Bud ... Forster
Esther NJ Nicely.
Bluebells Drowsily Ringing ..--
.........-..- Bransconn De
Ruth Hun.
The Years at the Spring .. Hartog
Women's Unison Chorus
Members from South Bend
and Elkhart.
Alteration .............. Borowski
Mr. Hajhaje.
Goodbye IOSl
Edna Whitmer.
IN Italy ..........-... BOyu
Frances Salinger.
Andante and Variations 49,. Haydn
(From the Kaiser Quartet
Ingersol String Quartet.
The Hills Of Donegal go. Craxton
willard Ehrharit.
The Quest ... Eleanor Smith
Anna Bauerlein
Rondo Cappriccioso .Mendelssohn
Dora HershenOw.
Lett Signor (Huguenots) Meyerbeer
Mrs Grace TOmpsetr.
4 Birthday ........... Woodman
Mrs Charles Varier
A Day in Venice ...... Nevin
Ingersoll Quintet
Accompanies: Valerie BOnDurant,
Grenvill Tompsett, Vera Hawkins
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
AVOID SPRING COLDS.

sudden changes, high winds. shift
ing seasons cause colds and grippe.
and these spring colds are annoying
and dangerous and are likely 20 turn
into chronic summer cough. In
such cases take a treatment OF DR..
kings New Discovery, pleasant
Laxative Tar Syrup. II soothes the
cough. checks the cold and helps
break mp an attack OF grippe. It's al
ready prepared. no mixing OF fussing.
Just ask your druggist for a bottle
OF Dr. Kings New Discovery. Test
ed and tried for over 40 years.-Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-11
DEBATERS ORGANIZED
Oliver Civic Club Plans OratOricai
Contests.

A debating club for the oliver
civic club was organized at a meet
ing Of the members held Monday
evening at the oliver school build
ing. No officers We're elected. but
they will be at a meeting TO be held
within the next two weeks. At the
business session reports of commit
tees were heard.
on Friday night Of next week an
entertainment viii be given by the
dramatic club Of the organization en-
titled The Confidential Clerk" This
will be the first effort OF the dra-
matte club.