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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-02-02

Chas. S. Smith of Blairstown, Mis-
souri,, is visiting in the home of his
daughter, Mrs. r. C. Goodale.
r. j. Burger of Omaha, Nebraska,
arrived here yesterday and will make
his home with his father, W. L. Bur-
ger.
Attorney j. E. Terral, who has
spent several week in Lamar, return
ed to his home in Woodland, Okla
homa.
Mrs. C. NJ. Curry, who has been
visiting relatives in Argonia, Kansas,
for several weeks, returned home last
Sunday.
Herbert Paxton, former Lamarite
now living in Indiana, is here this
week visiting with his friend, w. A.
Robinson.
Ed Applegate is holding auction
sales of jewelry every afternoon and
evening at his store, and is drawing
good crowds and spirited bidding at
each sale.
Major f. D. Householder of the
National Guard went to Fowler this
week to assist in the organization of
a militia company there.
For quick action the little old
ground hog has everything else beat
to FRAGILE. He saw his shadow all
right on Tuesday, and in an hour
winter was in full swing again.
Hon. c. C. Goodale returned on Tues
day from a visit of several days in
the state capital.
Oscar Downing was up from Two
Buttes the first of the week to trans
act business in Lamar.
The local contractors now have the
plans and specifications of the new
Masonic Temple and are figuring up
their bids for its construction. The
directors expect to have everything
ready to begin work just as soon as
the weather will permit.
E. w. Sewell, who has been for sew
eral years with the Lamar National
bank, retired on February LIST from his
position to take up his new work as
partner in the firm of Adams, Sewell
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-02-02

& Co., who are conducting the fur
niture business formerly owned by
Church & Adams.
Miss Maybelle Mears went to La
Junta last Monday to have her arm,
which was injured recently in a fall,
examined by the X-rays. 1t was dis
covered that she was suffering from
serious fracture.
Mrs. Alfred E. Downer has been
giving a series of Thimble Teas this
week. Tuesday a dozen ladies enjoy
ed Mrs. Downer's hospitality, the af-
ternoon being spent with fancy work,
drawing and guessing contest. Again
on Wednesday Mrs. Downer entertain
ed the same number of friends at an
equally delightful affair.
Mrs. c. C. Goodale entertained six
teen guests at a beautifully appointed
luncheon Thursday of last week. The
table flowers and decorations were in
red and green, the guest cards tiny
Hawaiian scenes. The afternoon was
spent with needlework, conversation
and "knocking," the guests being
equally adept in all three. 1t was one
of the most pleasant social affairs of
the season.
Last Thursday was Collection Day
for the National Jewish Society for
the benefit of the Jews in the war
district. Sixty per cent Of the Jews Of
the world are living in the districts
devastated by the war, and millions
need assistance. A. Friedman, COM
mitteeman from Lamar, was able to
make quite a liberal contribution
which he and his friends raised for
the relief work.
Neighbors across the street on
Tuesday morning discovered fire in
the roof of the l. H. Myers residence
on South Third street. The alarm
was given and the fire department ar
rived PROMPTLY and soon put out the
fire which had begun to spread rap
idly. Considerable damage was done
to the roof as it was and only the
fortunate early discovery prevented a
very serious loss. The new rule
against blowing the fire whistle was
the cause of so few of the citizens
knowing Of the fire until it was all
over.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-02-02

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Mel
son on Wednesday evening, fine boy
VIM. Hayden of Granada was trans
acting business in Lamar the first OF
the week.
" Attorney W. A. Merrill spent two
days the past week in Baca county on
legal business.
A.. f. Fox spent several days this
week attending to business matters
in Dodge City.
DR.. T. H. Brady, the veterinarian
is in Kansas City on professional bus
mess this week.
]. A. Rosebrough, the Bristol hard
ware merchant, was county seat
visitor on Monday.
E. ]. Wagner left the first Of the
week for Chicago where he is ship
ping some of his fat lambs.
Miss Mamie Harper Of Ashland,
Kansas, is in Lamar visiting her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. Harper.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11
TOWNS SHOULD SET EXAMPLES

It is high time that the rural sec
lions Of America called to the towns
to mend their ways and their streets.
This is our conclusion after a sum-
mer tour of hundreds of miles
through prosperous country. We
found highways in rural sections well
kept and comfortable, but there was
far different story in the small
cities and in the numerous towns and
villages through which we passed.
The main country roads were smooth
boulevards compared with the streets
in the average town or city. In some
places where the homes were hand
some and the factories busy the
streets were full of holes.
It was a striking illustration of the
greatest roads failure in America
Small cities and towns have Jagged
A roads expert, who recently has
travelled over most of the country
says the fault is general. In the pas
five years the rural situation has i'm
proved vastly, but the small city ant
town showing is sad. When you neal
settlement you begin to bump.
For this the explanation is that thu
town or city has too much local poll
tics. A banker said to us: 1--WE hav'
two factions and each is so bus!
fighting the other that nothing II
done for the town" It is a grea
pity. The very communities tina
ought to be ahead on good thorough
fares are behind.
Perhaps farmers might jog then
into right action by taking their pat
ronage to towns and cities that pro
vide good streets to travel over
Country Gentleman.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11
WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE DUMB

The existing situation in democrat
ic countries is on the face of 1t pre-
posterous. On questions of domestic
policy, in such countries, the people
are constantly consulted. An insur-
ance bill, shop hours bill, an educa-
ton bill, land bill, are canvassed
eagerly and passionately in parlia-
ment and the country. The whole
press is set in motion; public meet
ings are held, Populations are ar
ranged, ministries rise and fall.
But where hundreds of millions of
money and hundreds Of thousands of
lives are concerned; where the very
existence of the country is at stake;
where the decision to be taken in
| Wolves not an extra tax or tentative
experiment in social legislation, cas-
| lily to be recalled or modified IL 1t
does not succeed, but the immediate
summoning of the whole manhood Of
the country to kill and be killed in
ways of unimaginable horror; when,
in short, that very thing to the fos-
tering and development of which
every act of man, private and public,
is rightly and exclusively directed;
when life itself is to be destroyed
wholesale, that decision, the most
terrible any nation can be called up
on to take, is precipitated by the fiat
OF half a dozen men, working in. the
dark, without discussion, without
criticism, without "by your leave"
or with your leave" and those who
are to sacrifice, in pursuance Of 1t,
everything which hitherto they have
created and cherished, have no other
choice than to accept the decision and
pay the intolerable price.
Surely only god should have such
a power over men! And we give 1t
to an emperor or secretary Of state!
&C. Loves Dickinson in the Atlantic
Monthly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11
Just the Thing for Diarrhoea

about two years ago had a Sc
we're attack of diarrhoea which
lasted over a week." writes w. c.
Jones, Buford, N. d. 81 became so
weak that could not stand upright.
A druggist recommended Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. The first dose relieved me
and within two days was as we'll
as ever" Many druggists recon-
mend this remedy because they know
that It is reliable. Obtainable every
where.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11
500 Reward. 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure ts the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being q constitutional
disease. requires q constitutional treat
ternally, acting. directly upon the blood
and mucou1 surfaces of the system, there
by destroying the foundation Of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
have 30 much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
Cor any case that Il fails to cure. Send
for list OF testimonials.
Address: r. j. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. q.
Bold by all Druggists. Ibc.
) Taks Aail's Eamiiy Riiis for ccHstipatian.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11
Cure for Cholera Morbus

when our little boy, now seven
years old, was baby he was cured
of cholera morbus by Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea REM
edy," writes Mrs. Sidney Simmons,
Fair Haven, N. Y. "Since then other
members Of my family have used this
valuable medicine for collie and bowel
trouble with good satisfaction and
l gladly endorse it as a remedy Of
exceptional merit" Obtainable ev-
erywhere.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

Saturday night a man who gave
his name as Oscar Hill, presented a
check signed by DR.. J. G. Tretbar to
Ed. Brock and asked to- have it
cashed. Brock is accommodating and
was willing to do the man favor
which is very common. He is not a
handwriting expert and did not pay
very close attention anyway. The
check came back to Brock with the
information that DR.. Tretbar never
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

John Savage, who was cashier and
one Of the organizers of the First
National Bank of Beaver, has sold his
interest to the other stockholders and
resigned his position in the bank, be-
| ing succeeded by w. H. Wells, who
was also one of the organizers and
assistant cashier. The change be-
came effective August LIST, although
the deal was closed before Mr.. Saw.
age left here on his trip to Colorado
few weeks ago. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Savage will take up his
former work in the loan business up.
on his return from Colorado.
er Democrat.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11
(First published August 4, 1850
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, u. s.
Land Office at Dodge City, Kansas,
July "a, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Charles
N. Yarbrough, of Moscow, Kansas,
who, on December 10, 1912, made
Homestead Application, Serial No.
011497, for VIZ SEK, SEX SEX
Section 10, SWA SWA, Section 20,
Township 31S, Range SAW, 9Th Prin-
cipal meridian, has filed notice Of
intention to make final three-year
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the probate
Judge of Seward county, Kansas, at
Liberal, Kansas, on the 9th day Of
1916.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Walter e. Ogborn of Moscow, Kan
sas; William F. Schweitzer of Mos
COW, Kansas; John w. Ray of Mos
COW. Kansas; Calvin d. Day OF Sa-
tanta, Kansas.
Not coal land.
r. R. WILSON,
Register.
For bargains in feed and hay see
Johnston. Phone "a.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

s. Winters, northwest of town, fin
ished threshing his wheat Tuesday.
His crop this year amounted to
6,665 bushels from $50 acres. About
ESQ acres was summer fallowed and
a part of this made over 80 bushels
per acre while some went as low as
10 bushels per acre.-Tyrone OBJ.
server.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11
CONTEMPORARY COMMENT

T. F. Baskin, living out several
miles from Stratford, was in Guymon
Saturday, looking for his son, Ruben,
Ia years of age, who being enticed
by his friend, Ralph Kerr, 10 years
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

vator is paying strictly cash for the
wheat and will furnish a reliable
steady market for all the grain that
may be brought here.-Tucumca
Sun.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

George Hook of Sabetha, who
writes news among other things for
the Hiawatha Herald, says the blame
for most motor accidents should be
placed on the statesmen who give the
new owners their first instructions in
driving. AS speed is a strong selling
point in most cars, speed is all the in
structors show the purchasers how
to get out of the car. "And," says
Mr.. Hook, speed soon becomes a
mania. It grows on a man, like
drinking whisky, eating cloves, play
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

On Monday night the pupils in Mrs.
Molthops class gave a musicale at
the Molthop studio. From the open
ing number until the close of the pro-
gram, it was certainly a treat to all
lovers Of good music. Mrs. Molthop
is to be congratulated upon the SPLEEN
did showing her class makes. The
ladies of the Library Association
served ice cream and cake. The pro-
ceeds, announcing to $14, will go to
purchase new books. = ." A. L..
Gray, who lives five miles southwest
of town, reported that he had forty
acres of wheat that went 80 bushels
per acre at the machine. This wheat
was summer fallowed and the land
was in good shape when the wheat
was planted last fall, 80 did not suffer
a bit during the dry spell this spring.
Mr.. Gray also had a patch of volun-
teer wheat that made 16 bushels per
acre. He tried to kill this wheat out
last fall by discing and thinning it
down to where it was just right
Hooker Advance.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

Rabindranath Tagore, who gets his
inspiration for his verses by sitting
silently in garden and watching
things grow, is coming to America.
The Wichita Beacon advises him,
however, not to go to Wichita until
Wichita gets a rain.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

I. r. Salley, a representative Of the
Light Brothers, has arrived from Lib
eral, Kansas, to buy grain for the To-
cal elevator. He visited the plains
country the early part of the week
and purchased wheat al, $1.10 per
bushel. This is five cents more ON
the bushel than was being paid at
points south ON the Santa Fe. On
his return home Mr.. Sally learned
that wheat had made further adj
vance during his absence and he is
now offering $1.15 per bushel. Work
is progressing nicely on the ele-
vator; the scales will be here shortly
and will be erected on the vacant lots
near the Glenrock Hotel. The ele-
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11
| OVER THE STATE

An Ottawa man gives the follow
ing graphic description of how wo-
men swim: First one sticks her
foot into the water and squeals, and
then they all squeal."
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

While Bert Walker of Osborne is
not exactly known over the state as
an optimist, he does believe the time
will come when chautauqua enter
tanners will be made to stop having
their pictures taken with their chins
in the hollow of their hands.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

Walter Head and family returned
Tuesday from few weeks visit in
central Illinois. Walter says that
Beaver county looks better to him
than the $3.50 per acre land of Illi-
nois. He also states that he suffered
for the Oklahoma breezes, especially
at night.-Forgan Eagle.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

Of age, left that place last Wednes-
day. The boys took night train to
Dalhart and were traced back to Tex
homa. Mr.. Baskin was going east as
far as Liberal with hopes of locating
his boy.-Guymon Democrat.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

The rumor that man eating
sharks have been seen in the Cotton
wood and Neosho rivers is welcome
news to many Emporia mothers who
have about run out of reason why
their young sons should not 90
awimming, according to the Emporia
Gazette. Indeed, it has been sug-
gested that the Mothers Club send
to the state fish hatchery for some
healthy man eating shark minnows
with which to stock the Lyon County
rivers early next spring.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

Prospects now are that the broom
corn crops for this season will be
short about so per cent of the crop
last year. 1t is also probable that
the shortage in crop will advance the
price and our advice to the farmers
is not to contract his crop. The
price is liable to go to 100000 per
ton, and IL it is not contracted for
before the raise the farmer will get
as much for his short crop this year
as he did for his good crop last year.
The raiser had just as we'll get the
benefit of the good price for his
brush as the speculator.-Elkhart
News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

G. G. Creek and x. Coffey, both of
Liberal, have located in Meade and
opened tin ship in the building east
of the Vangieson blacksmith shop
These gentlemen are experts in their
line and are prepared to repair any
thing from the radiator of your auto
mobile to your old coffee-pot. They
have been in the same business al
Liberal for the past four years. We
welcome them to our city and have
no hesitancy in assuring you that any
work done by them will be first class
and entirely satisfactory.-Meade
News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

Thos. Cook, man who has been
working for B. w. Dewitt this sum-
mer, attempted to commit suicide
last Saturday by cutting his throat
with razor. From the story he
told afterwards, he was laboring un-
der the halucination that he was 60
ing to be arrested, and he hid in a
corn field, where he cut his throat.
He then walked to his sons place
the S. F. Helsel farm, where DR.. Fee
was called and dressed the wound
He was taken before the probate
court and board of physicians pro-
nounced him insane. Application
has been made for his admittance to
the state hospital at Topeka. He is
under the care of F. c. Judd.-Meade
Globe.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

Four young ladies were driving
large touring car down Santa Fe ave-
nue. the other day. The street was
crowded. The young ladies were en-
joying themselves and forgot the one
important requisite of automobile
guiders-to look ahead. A car was
travelling slowly ahead of them.
Someone shouted. The driver of the
rear car turned just in time to see the
car ahead. There was jerk of the
wheel and a swift application, ofithe
brakes and the cars cleared by two
inches. Two CARS might have been
smashed. Someone might have been
killed. And then it would have been
spoken of as a deplorable but "un-
avoidable" aecident.-Salina Union.
Once in while you. hear of a
swindler getting what is coming to
him, says the Edna Democrat, which
relates the story of retribution which
came to a crook who made the mis-
take Of going second time to the
home of Knox county farmer.
About a year ago a man called at
the home and sold pair of spec
tacles and an electric belt for SIS
which he collected. The articles were
to be sent from st. Louis but never
arrived. The other day the same
man with an associate stopped at the
same house and started talking up
his wares. The indignant farmer
proceeded to administer corporal
punishment with such vim that the
pair left quite hurriedly, leaving in
their fight valuable watch which
the Knox county man says he will
apply on account.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

ing poker or frolicking with the la
dies"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

wrote it and that 1t was forgery.
Brock has check and he spent $9.16
to get it.-Stafford Republican.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-08-11

For bargains in feed and hay see
Johnston. Phone a.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
Short Paragraphs.
BALTIC
Linen Shower Given Miss Dupont, Fol-
 lowed by Whist-Patriotic Service at Methodist Church Tomorrow.


 A linen shower was rendered Miss Melvina Dupont Thursday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Alexander Dupont on High street by Misses Caroline Buteau and, Emma Lucier in honor of her approaching marriage with .Treff1e Guilott.- The reception room was decorated with palms, ferns, and lilacs. In the receiving line with Mrs. Dupont were Mrs. Arthur P Cote and Miss Caroline Buteau Linen streameTs draped sthe walls, upon which were displayed the numerous handsome gifts of linen. Other gifts included hand painted picture of the Sacred Heart from Sister Agnes of the academy, three individual plush cases containing gold pieces from Arthur and Mrs Azilda Guilott and James Cody, also a solids gold rosary from Alexan- der Dupont, IT,, and Master George l Caderette
 Whist was enjoyed, the prizes going as follows: Ladies-First prize, "a silk shirt waist, Miss Aldea Caron; second, box of writing paper, Miss Antonia Rabotaille; third, mechanical dog, AL ! bina Harill.. Gentlemen's-First, neck | tie, George Vol6man: second, silk socks, Frank Day; third. Alex Du- pont. A chicken supper was enjoyed An orchestra composed of George l Volkman, Frank Day, J. B. Paul, Dona | Blais and Antonia Rabotaille played a | number of selections. Vocal solos were rendered by Misses Caroline Buteau l Josie Bremen, Hnna RabotailIe, Inna1- da Gaucher, Anna Rabotaille and Mrs. Dupont.
 Those present were Misses Josie Bremen, Caroline Buteau, Emma Lu- cier, Mary B. Donnelly, B, T. Day, Alice, Anna and Antonia Ralbotaille, Imalda and Bfbian Gauoaer, Amelia and Aldea Caron, Marie L. DouvilIe, Albina Harel, Albina and Ida Lacroix, Regina Holmes, Blanche Marsan, Mrs 1-Arthur P. Cote, Mrs. George White house, Mrs. Azelda Guilott and Mrs. Honora Branet.
 I Social and Personal Notes.
 Elmer Kennedy of Boston, formerly
 of Baltic. passed Thursday with local I Wilfred Lacroix was in Newport on
 business Thursday.
 Mrs. Veronica Gallagher is spending
 few days with Providence friends. Mrs. George Remmert of Hartford, a
 former resident of Baltic, is spending a r J. Sullivan.
 | Miss Mary Rathbun is visiting
 friends in New York.
 Raymond Love, Laurence Authier John Mcclure and Fred Lasch motored | to Ocean Beach Friday. William Morrissette, who injured 91iI
 ankle while playing ball, was able tS
 attend to his duties Friday.
 R, F. Mckenzie of Bridgeport was il , town Friday.
 Methodist Services Tomorrow. II At the Methodist Episcopal churcl
 Sunday at 10.30 a. m. the pastor vii | preach. Subject, The True Life. Tn, . Sunday school meets at the close of tn morning service. The Epworth Ieagui holds its meeting at D. m. At D : m. the minister's subject will be A Biz
 Beautiful Bountiful World. The even
 ing services will be of patrioti z character. National hymns will b : sung.