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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-17
ORGANIZED A MISSION CIRCLE

Tuesday evening Mrs. H. Hobble
and Mrs. s. e. Arnold invited q num-
Der of young ladies Of the Christian
church to the Hobble home for the
purpose Of organizing Mission Cir
Gle. The new society begins with q
membership of thirteen. The officers
elected were: Maurione Farrell,
president; Louise Wilson, vice presi-
dent; Margaret Reasoner, secretary;
Elane Black, treasurer; Helen Mat
kin, pianist, and Mrs. Arnold, circle
director. The next meeting of the
circle will be held at the home of
their president on the first Wednes-
day in December. After the business
was completed, Mrs. Hobble, assist
ed by Mrs. ]. s. Jones and Mrs. G. F.
Hoffman, served a delicious lunch.
The young ladies decided to call their
society the Mary Beecher Hall Circle,
in honor of Miss Mary Beecher, who,
before her marriage to Mr.. Hall, was
a teacher in the Liberal schools, an
active worker in the Christian church
and is now a missionary in China.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-17
TWO SMALL FIRES

The fire department was called out
Saturday morning to put out small
blaze that had started in a refrig-
orator car in the railroad yards. The
railroad fire department beat them
to it, however, and the fire was out
by the time the city department got
there. Monday night about 9 o'clock
the roof on the home of Mrs. c. A. B
Cross caught fire from a defective
fiue and the fire wagon was called
to put out the blaze. 1t was extin.
guished without much trouble OIL
damage.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-17
Y. p. b. NOTES

The Young Peoples Branch of the
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union meets regularly on the first
Tuesday evening Of each month at
the M. E. Sunday school room just
south of the M. e. church. The So
ciety appreciates this great kindness
extended by the Methodists very
much.
The society now has a membership
of over eighty of the best young peo-
pie of the town. The following busi-
ness men have Joined their forces
with the Y. P. B. and greatls add
to its strength, viz: Bert Long, w. H.
Feather, N. L. Falls, Frank Boles
and w. H. Meyers. With these and
the efficient advisory board-Rev
MacLennan, Minnie j. Grinstead and
Belle F. Vickers-to assist, the or
ganization will do much this winter.
Besides representing all for which
the w. G. T. U. stands, as a working
basis the Y. P. B. will also en-
deavor to bring the young people to-
gether once each month for a social
evening, the next occurring Decem-
ber 6. At this time the young men
Of the society will have full charge
of the evening. Naturally it will be
a most extraordinary affair. All who
have handed their names in for
membership are cordially invited.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-17
PUT UP THOSE MAIL BOXES

a. :
(. The free mail delivery service Tor
Liberal, which is due to go into effect
December /, will be indefinitely post
poned by the department unless every
residence and business house in town
is provided with mail box located in
a conspicuous place, before that time.
No residence or business house will
be served by the carrier that hasn't
complied with this requirement, and
failure on the part Of the patrons to
attend to it before the time for the
service to start will mean either
postponement or complete withdraw
al of the service. Business houses
that 30 desire may arrange to have
their mail delivered through slot in
the front doors of their places of
business, but they must have some
place to receive it. This means
a good deal to the people of
Liberal and they can't afford
to let this opportunity of free deliv-
cry go by on account of little laxity
in complying with the departmental
requirements. Get busy and put up
your mail boxes.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-17
MARRIED

Clifford o. Rutledge and Miss Alice
v. Bruce were married Sunday night
at the home Of Mrs. F. B. Reas in
the northeast part Of town, Rev. H.
F. Bolton Of the Christian church
performing the ceremony. Mrs. Reas
Is a sister to the bride. Mr.. Rut-
ledge is employed at the Buckland
tin shop. Miss Bruce formerly lived
near Forgan, Oklahoma. The Demo-
crat extends best wishes to the new
union.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-17
SHOUSE AND DOERR EXPRESS
THANKS
Kinsley, Kans., Nov. IL, 1916.

Kinsley, Kans., Nov. IL, 1915.
Editor The Democrat,
Liberal, Kansas.
May I be permitted, through your
columns, to thank the people of your
community for the splendid vote they
gave me November 7th. am very
humbly grateful for the fine endorse
ment of my record as a member Of
Congress and l am filed with a sense
of added responsibility to make my
service in the future such as will
measure up to the high standards Of
the Seventh District. It will be, as
1t has been, service without reference
to partisanship, based on the needs of
my people. l shall esteem 1t both a
pleasure and privilege If all con-
stituents, no matter to what political
party they may belong, will feel free
at all times to call upon me for any
help that may render.
Especially am grateful for the
cordial support and cooperation of
the Democratic and independent
newspapers Of the District, and de-
sire to express my appreciation to
you for what you have been kind
enough to do.
Sincerely yours,
JOUETT SHOUSE.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-17
Larned, Kans., Nov. 8, 1916.
Liberal Democrat,

Larned, Kans., Nov. 8, 1916.
Liberal Democrat,
Liberal, Kansas.
Gentlemen:
I was indeed glad to receive your
telegram of congratulations Have
returns from all but Grant county
and majority is 2010 with several
precincts still out in few of the
counties, also the absent vote. My
majority on final count will be over
2100. I wish to take this opportuni-
ty to thank you and your good peo-
pie for the splendid support I re-
ceived. Glad to hear Mr.. Farmer
goes to the legislature and will GER
tainly endeavor to be helpful to him.
With best personal wishes. l beg
to remain, =. =.
s- Respectfully.
A. A. DoERR.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-17
SHORT SESSION OF COURT.

District court opened Monday af-
ternoon with Judge Downer on the
bench. The docket was light and no
jury was used. A great many of the
cases were not ready for trial and
were either thrown out of court,
continued or settled. Court adj,
journed Wednesday night and the
Judge left yesterday morning.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-17

smooth surface that is dangerous to
walk son in sloppy weather. Brush
the finishing coat with wire brush
or by floating, that Is, drawing a
board over 1t SO the surface will be
slightly rough and give q safe foot
hold. tt
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-17

Mrs. Ira Griffith Of Plains, who
spent several days here the last of
the week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. v. Griffith, returned to Plains
Monday. Mrs. w. v. Griffith and
children accompanied her and will
spend few days in Plains.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-17
TURKEY DINNER.

The Annex Cafe will serve turkey
for dinner next Sunday, at the regu.
lar price, 35 cents. Take dinner al
the Annex next Sunday. adv.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-11-17
For SALE

Ford touring car almost new. One
extra casing, new.
2t G. r. TAYLOR.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
GERMANS SINK
THIRTEEN SHIPS

Berlin, Oct. 30-At least eleven out
post steamers and two or three tor
psdo boat destroyers or torpedo boats
were sunk or damaged by a German
torpedo boat squadron in the English
channel between Folkstone and Bo-
logne, according to an Official commu-
nication issued here.
The German torpedo fotilla return
cd safely to its base without any loss.
"Part Of our torpedo forces moved
from a German base through the
Straits of Dover and Calais to the line
Of Folkestone- Bologne in the English
channel" the communication says.
According to the report of Com
mander Nicholson 1t least eleven out;
post steamers and two or three de-
stroysrs or torpedo boats were sunk
partially or totally near hostile ports.
Some members Of the crews who
were saved were captured.
Several more guarding vessels and
at least two destroyers were heavily
damaged by torpedoes and artillery
fire. Also the English post steamer
Queen was sunk south of Folkestone.
the crew having time to leave the
ship"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
BRITISH GOLD PouRS
INTO UNITED STATES

New York. Oct. 26.-Bankers here
expect the British treasury will con-
tinue to export gold to this country as
fast a. the government minis han
die Il.
Since Monday of last week gold val
-usd at 80, 900, 900 has entered tho To-
cal assay ONCE Since May 10 the
total value Of British gold sent to the
United States has reached $3.50, 000,-
900.
1t 10 said several Canadian cities
will ship gold to New York in addi-
ton to the exports direct from Lon
don. The assay Office, it is under
stood, stands ready to receive $751;
900, 900 q week for an indefinite period.
The British government. according
70 bankers, wishes to pay cash for
goods bought here and while the pro-
.oseds Of the various loans have gone
further to meet this requirement than
the actual gold, still the British OH
so1als want to supplement the loans
constantly with more and more gold.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
AMERICANS SLAIN
IN SAN DOMINGO

Santo Domingo, Oct. 26.-Two Amer
lean officers were slain and one
wounded in fight opposite San Do
minso between American troops and
rebel forces. General Ramon Bats.
tn, rebel leader, was killed.
The American officers are reported
to be Captains william Low and At.
WOOD. Lieutenant Victor Morrison
was wounded.
Captain Low was attached to the
First brigade of marines, recently sta
toned at Port au Prince, rs was Lieu
tenant Morrison.
A revolt occurred in the Dominican
army several weeks ago and was
partly subdued until the trouble broke
out afresh Tuesday when the Ameri-
can commander attempted to arrest
General Batista.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
ARRESTED MAN
IS C0UNTERFE|TER


Washington, Oct. 31.-Treasury Sc
cret agents announced that with the
arrest Of H. r. Wilkin. formerly Of
West Hoboken, N. j., in Santa Cruz,
CAL, as he was trying to pass bogus
$40 note of the Minneapolis Federal
Reserve. bank, the government got Its
hands on the most skillful and elusive
counterfeiter of recent years.
The prisoner is said to have con-
fessed manufacturing the three most
puzzling series of counterfeit bills en-
countered since the notorious Monroe
head affair.
Wilken, who is only twenty-nine
years old, is accused of having passed
not less than $4,000 worth of bogus
money since 1910.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
SIavs Start Expected Offensive
But Are Hurled Back.
ALLIES FLEEING IN D0BRUDJA
Roumanians Make Some Gains on the
TransyIvanIan Llne-sritish Take
+ Trench on the somme Front.

London, Oct. 30.-A heavy offensive
was attempted by the Russians against
II German lines on the stokhod rtv-
In Volhynia, but was put down by
Ae German curtain of fire, according
Is Berlin. This offensive has been ex-
bapted in an attempt on the part Of
II Russians to relieve the pressure
On 1eymania.
8Sle Berlin reports all Russian At
ten116 checked, Petrograd tells Of sue
68SS$ul circumstances by the Rus
,6s along the River stavok, tribu-
4 II 70 the stokhod.
96o Roumanians and Russians In
15ofudja are still in retreat before
- German. Bulgarian and Turkish
14DDs and are endeavoring to make
&Siy way across the Danube at vari-
IL points on pontoon bridges, accord
d1s to the Sofia war Office.
On the Transylvania front the Rus
slams and Roumenians apparently are
a1esting successfully against the
!, tonic allies near the junction Of
&akowina, Pennsylvania and Rouma-
8e, and to the south near Campulung
IA in the jul Wiley have gained sue
aesSes over them.
Reumanlans Make Some Gains.
In the fighting in the jul valley the
AoumAnians are declared by Bucharest
to have captured two howitzer batter
les, which later were turned against
The Austro.Germans. According to
berlin the Teutons have made addi.
6onal gains south Of Kronstadt and
In the direction of Campulung.
Following up their advantage of the
previous day the British captured an.
other German trench northeast Of Les
1esufs in the Somme region, while
he French made fresh advances near.
1ailly.Saillisel and Bieches. In Los
Ddoufs sector two British tanks"
wsfe destroyed by German artillery
a1re. according to Berlin.
The Macedonian theater is still the
scene Of somewhat vigorous lighting,
especially the bend Of the Cerna river.
Roth sides claim victories in this re-
:s1en.
Except for commandments the bad
wsather on the Austro.Italian front II
keeping down the operations.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
OBITUARY
Schuman.

Lydia Schuman, born Dempewolf.
was born in Albion twp, Howard
county, Iowa, Sept. 81, 1887. and
peacefully passed away in the hospital
in Cresco, Iowa, Oct. q, aged 20
years, month and days.
Her early life was spent in Albion
and Howard Center townships, later
coming to Cresco where she gradual
ed from the Cresco high school in
June, 1906. For several years she
was a successful teacher in our pub
lie schools.
On March IL, 1912, she was united
in marriage with Edward Schuman,
with whom she shared the joys and
sorrows of life as they come to us.
being devoted wife and mother. Two
children came to gladden. the home,
Donald aged 81 years and Faithe
aged ~ years.
While living in Cresco she united
with the M. e. church of that place,
but after her marriage she attended
the Evangelical church near where
she was born and where she was bap-
tized and about one year ago she
united with the same. She was earn
est and conscientious in Ter Christian
duties and enjoyed the divine services
and fellowship and prayers of the
Christian people. She was for sew
eral years past the secretary of the
w. M. S. which Office she acceptably
filled.
She was faithful and affectionate
wife, a kind loving mother, a loyal
member of the church, and a good
neighbor.
She leaves a grief stricken hus-
band, two children, her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Dcmpewolf Of Cresco,
three brothers, two sisters and a host
of other relatives and friends. She
has gone to her eternal reward but
the influence of hcr life remains with
US.
The funeral services were held on
Sunday, 2 p. M, in the Florenceville
Evangelical church, the pastor con-
Quoting the same.
That she had the respect of the peo-
pie was shown by the large attend
ance. Although the roads were bad
the church was far too small to ac-
commodate the people and the floral
~~o-Su-o .,vo~o
We sorrow but not as those that
have no hope.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
How's This1

We offer One Hundred Dollars Rewas1
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot -
Halle Catarrh Medicine has been taken
b. catasrh sufferers for the past thirty
i've years, and has become known g IT,
most reliable remedy for CatsFrh. Haltb
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Bleed -
the Mucous surfaces. expelllng the Poe-
son from the Blood and healing the ~
sased portions.
Alter you have taken Halls CatasTA
Medicine for q short time you win - .
great Improvement In your genorM
health. Start taking Halls Catafrh Ae0.
cine at once and get rid OF catafrh. 0o0o
r. J. CHENEY Z Co. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by al Druggists. nc.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks for the many acts of kindness,
words of sympathy, and the beautiful
flowers received at the time Of the
death and burial of our beloved wife,
mother, daughter and sister.
Ed Schuman and Family.
Mr.. and Mrs. John DempewoH
and Family.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
IMPORTING CORN IN ILLINOIS
Large Shipment From Argentina En-
Route 70 Peoria.

Peoria, ILL.,, Oct. ga large ship
ment Of Argentine corn is en- route to
a local commission house, 1t was
learned here when an agent began
taking orders for the foreign product.
Corn also sold for 81 bushel ut the
local board of trade.
The Argentine corn, it is said, has
the advantage over Illinois corn for
the FIRST four months after harvest be-
cause Of It's lack Of moisture.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
Shoots Girl and Himself.

Chicago, Oct. 31.-Charles Pentis
was carried into the city hospital dy.
ing, and on the stretcher with him lay
the body Of his sweetheart. Title Peo-
PIE, following his shooting her and
turning the revolver on himself. Miss
People is said to have rejected Pentis
as sutton. The shooting took place
n . sugar factory. where the girl
worked.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03

There will be . basket sociable at the
school house in Dist. No. 2, Saratoga
Twp, Friday evening, Nov. 8, 1916.
A short Halloween program at eight
o'clock, which will be followed by ,
fishing pond and selling Of baskets.
All are cordially invited.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
DuErlneER JURY DIsAGREEs

Twelve Men Trying Woman for Muir
der Are Discharged.
Newark, N. J., Dot. 30.-The jury
VyiAs Mrs.. Margaret Buetinssr for
Il murder Of her wealthy husband,
Eesistsshsr Beutingsr. reported that
4 AAA boeu unable to agree ana was
AilShafget.
NJ tsstingsr, . dark-syed. twepty-
SifSt.goer-oid Caldwell IN. j. AAtfon,
iA& ana killed her husband IN her
Aadrosn after he had burst In the
door and made unwslcome advances
to her q few days after she returned
lfom Q hospital.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
PRESIDENT SAYS
ChARGEIS UNTRUE
Declares Statement About Ger
man Note Is False.
SAYS PUBLIC KNOWS FACTS

In Telegram to New York Paper Chief
Executive Defines Circumstances
Surrounding Sending Of Lusitania
Communication.
Long Branch, N. j., Oct. 31.-Presi.
dent Wilson characterized as untrue
the statement made by Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts to thu
effect that the president had seriousl.
considered adding weakening post
script to his "strict accountability
Lusitania note.
The president telegraphed to Wal
ter Lippmann Of New York, editor of
the New Republic. replying to mes
sage from Mr.. Lippmann, regarding
Senator Lodges statement. The presi-
dents telegram follows:
'In reply to your telegram, let me
say that the statement made BY sena.
tor Lodge is untrue.
"No postscript or amendment to the
Lusitania note was ever written or
contemplated by me except such pages
that myself inserted which strength.
ened and emphasized the protest"
Rejected One ProposaI.
1T was suggested after the note was
ready for transmission that an init.
nation be conveyed to the German
government that . proposal for arbi.
tration would be acceptable and one
member of the cabinet spoke to me
about 1t, but it was never discussed
in cabinet meeting and no threat OF
any resignation was ever made, for
the very good reason that rejected
the suggestion after giving It such
consideration as I thought every pro-
posal deserved which touched 30 grave
a matter.
ut was not Inconsistent with the
purpose of the note. The public is in
possession Of everything that was said
to the German government"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
COAL GAS 0vERC0mEs MEN

Fumes From 9mokostack Menace
WorWmen High In Air.
Chicago. Oct. 31.-Ssven employees
Of South Side iron company were
overcome With coal gss while working
on platform eighty-hve feet above
ground.
Nearby was . high smokestack Of
the big plant and sudden veer Of the
wind enveloped the wcrkmen In .
thick smoke, the Gas from which
caused them to fall on the platform.
A huge crane used In conveying ma
terial to the men was used IN rescu'
ing them.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
HUGE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN
Would Raise 100000 for Jewish
Wsr Victims.

New York, Oct. 31.-What was said
to be .the largest charitable project
ever undertaken was started here when
it was announced that campaign to
raise $4,000. 900 in 1917 for Jewish
war sufferers in Europe had been be-
gun by the joint distribution commit
tee.
This will be in addition to $4,000, 600
which already has been expended.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
Clark TO Succeed Mann.

Laredo, Tex. Oct. s1.-Brigadier
General Harvey c. Clark will assume
command of all troops. regulars and
guardsmen, in the Laredo district
when General William A. Mann leaves
Laredo for Washington to take his
new position - chief Of military af.
fairs.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03

Judson Harmon says: by supporting
the course Of the Wilson administra-
ton with our votes we will lessen the
likelihood Of having to support the
course of some other administra ton
with our lives"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
HERO OF MANILA BAY DEAD

Lieutenant Myers OF PnnaoeIpnoo u
Victim Of Heart 0lseaoe.
Philadelphia. Oct. 3d. William c.
Myers, lieutenant Of engineers in the
United States coast guard service, who
was awarded medal Of honor by
congress for service in the Philippines
under Admiral Dewey, died at his
home here from heart disease.
He was flfty-seven years old and
was a member of the crew Of the cut.
ter Mccullough which went ahead of
Admiral Dewey's fleet and located the
position of the mines in Manila har-
Dor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03

Have q few more of those large type
Poland Chinas for sale 1T farmers
prices. Papers If wanted.
A. G. White, Cresco. 10.
Phone Maple Leaf q.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
Dsaeh Toll 10 Seventeen.

Farnham, Que, Oct. 30.-The num-
be- Of lives lost in the fre that do
1teyod 81. Elisabeth's hospital hsre
ha6 .ts4a reduced to seventeen. Two
ageA inmates who had been inclpood
a the list Of missing were found.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
su,eld. Had Private Mint.

Chicago, Oct. 31.-Molds for quar-
tors and half dollars and q metal melt
ing pot were found in the private mint
Of J. H. Lsslis. who Was found dead.
. suicide. 81
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
Denied by w. J. Bryan.

Omaha, Oct. 31.-William ]. Bryan,
former secretary of state. denied here
that there was any truth in the story
that postscript had been written to
the Lusitania note.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
INDUSTRIAL WORKERS MEET
Agricultural Section in Convention at
Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Oct. 31.-With dele
gates present from widely separated
sections of the country the annual
convention of the agricultural branch
of the Industrial Workers Of the World
opened here.
Labor conditions in various states
were outlined at length by district Or
ganizers.
The scale of wages being paid for
labor as compared with the present
high cost of living, also was dis
cursed.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-11-03
GREEK VESSEL SUNK
NEAR ENTENTE BASE

Athens, Oct. 31.-The torpedoing Of
the Greek steamer Angheliki near
Piraeus, with many Greeks aboard.
was carried out without warning It
IL stated here. This action 10 beaisv-
ed to indicate that since the capture
Of Constanza the German submarines
have obtained a new supply Of ben.
zine, enabling them to resume opera
tons in the Mediterranean.
Greek naval officers are particularly
bitter that the attack seems to have
been made within Greek territorial
waters, only few miles from SAILS
mis-, where q formidable allied 1eet
h1s been stationed since Sept !.
The loss Of life is now said to reach
200, though the full number aboard
the Angheliki Is not known.