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The Red Cloud chief., 1917-09-13

Smith! Yon can't knock me on the
head and lock me up as IL I were a yell
low dog. I'll fix you"
Smith made no reply. Linking his
free arm In Jibbey's, he led the way
through the mazes, stopping at the
tunnel mouth to blow out the candle
and to pick up Jibbey's suitcase. In
the open air the freed captive tramped
In sober silence at Smiths heels until
they reached the automobile. At the
crossing Of the railroad main track and
the turn into the highway, the river,
bassooning deep-toned among its
powders, was near at hand, and Jib-
hey spoke for the first time since they
left the mine mouth.
"I'm horribly thirsty, Monty. That
water In the mine had copper or some
thing in It, and I couldn't drink 1t.
You didn't know that, did you-when
you put me In there, I mean7 Won't
you stop the car and let me 60 and
stick my face in that river?"
The car was brought to a stand and
Jibbey got out to scramble down the
river bank In the starlight. Obeying
some inner prompting which he did
The Red Cloud chief., 1917-09-13
Seized Her Opportunity.

For nine long years he had been
woOing the fair daughter of the farm.
Jennie" he mused. as they sat on
the old fence. III read the other day
that in a thousand years the Lakes of
Killarney will dry up"
Jennie clutched his arm excitedly.
ooh, Tom !" she exclaimed.
whats the matter, lass?"
"Why. as you promised to take me
there on our honeymoon, don't you
think we'd better be n little careful
that they don't dry up before we get
there?"
N. B.-The mex month the wedding
bells rang in the village.
The Red Cloud chief., 1917-09-13
SHOT SELF WHILE ASLEEP
Girl Believed to Have Been Dreaming
When She Placed Revolver
Against Head and Fired.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-Miss May Wilson
twenty-five years old, Is believed to
have been asleep when she placed a
revolver against her head and fired a
fatal shot. She had often told how
she was moved by dreams, and her
friends declare she must have been
having a nightmare when she fred the
shot.
Miss Wilson lived With her father,
James r. Wilson, and always kept q
revolver under her pillow. She vas
found on her bed with the revolver
laying beside her. Only me shot had
been fred and no n heard 1t.
The girl was Of a sunny disposition,
had perfect health and no trouble. The
stress of a dream is the only possible
explanation Of the tragedy.
The Red Cloud chief., 1917-09-13

I'll Show you; show you all the things
that you say are now impossible. Did
you bring the gray roadster?"
She nodded briefly.
"YOur father is coming back; I hear
the elevator bell. I am going to take
the car, and I don't want to meet him.
WIN you say what Is needfulT"
She nodded again, and he went out
quickly. 1t was only a few steps down
the corridor to the elevator landing,
and the stair circled the Gagged elevator
shaft to the ground floor. Smith halt.
ed in the darkened corner Of the STAIR
way long enough to make sure that
the colonel, with Stillings and a wom-
an In an automobile coat and veil--a
woman who figured for him In the
passing glance as Corona's mother
got OF at the Office floor. Then he
ran down T. the street level. cranked
The Red Cloud chief., 1917-09-13
MURDER ROOM" NOW
IS BRIDAL CHAMBER
MAI, Acquitted Of Killing Wife Re-
turns With New Bride and
Occupies House.

st. Joseph, Mo.-The room In which
Mrs. Harriet Moss Mcdaniel was muir.
dered n year ago became a bridal
chamber last week.
Oscar ID. Mcdaniel, former prose
cutting attorney Of Buchanan county,
who was arrested and later acquitted
Of the charge Of numbering his wife,
returned this week from a honeymoon
trip through the East with his new
bride and occupied the house in which
Mrs. Mcdaniel was murdered.
The marriage of Mcdaniel and Miss
Fora Cook, twenty-one, one Of the
leading society girls Of the city, last
week, furnished another link in one
The Red Cloud chief., 1917-09-13
ARRESTS SELF WITH
HIS OWN HANDCUFFS

Indianapolis, Ind.-Abe Brown
is a most accommodating man;
he handcuffed himself and made
his arrest a simple matter.
Brown had visited the home
Of James Fleming frequently.
Several articles were missed
and suspicion pointed to him.
He gathered with the family
one evening for a friendly chat
and proudly exhibited a pair of
handouts he had purchased.
"ShOw US how they work."
said Mrs. Fleming.
"Simple, just like this" said
Brown, and he accidentally
locked them.
swell call the police to I'M
lock them for you," said Mrs.
Fleming.
"Fine. thanks" answered
Brown, jovially.
And when the police came,
Mrs. Fleming told the police not
to unlock them until she had put
a charge Of larceny against
Brown.
The Red Cloud chief., 1917-09-13
Change the Name.

"JOhn," she said sternly, "the coal
bin is empty"
EYES," was the disconsOlate reply.
Its that way the most Of the time.
It's never of use In an emergency.
I'm going to change its name. and call
It q coal has-bin 7"
The Red Cloud chief., 1917-09-13

In after years a man begins to APP
preciate the woman who handed him
the Icy mitt.
The Red Cloud chief., 1917-09-13

st. Louis claims 9O5, $50 population;
directory estimate.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06
18 Miles North of Liberal.

Another rain would be appreciated
now.
Mrs. G. W. Fizer and children
havereturned home from their two
weeks visit in Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Taylor and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rasler went
to Liberal Monday
G. W. Fizer was in Liberal Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A Tucker visited
in Liberal over Sunday. Floyd
Tucker returned home with them
to help in the broom corn.
Earl and Lowell Johnson were at
the county seat Saturday.
Grass is fine and stock are doing
well.
John Kapp and family were in
Liberal Tuesday.
]. W. Fizer made a business trip
to Colorado Saturday.
Mrs. George Brace and children
called at G. W. Fizers Tuesday even.
ing.
F. A. Tucker went to Moscow
Wednesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06
First published Sept. 6, 1917.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Dodge City, Kansas
September LIST, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Fred
j. Meyer, of Satanic, Kansas, who,
on Nov. 9th, 1915, made Homestead
Application Serial, No. 013065, for
E. LIZ Sc. Ia Sec. 81, W. 1-2
SW. Ia, Section 26, Township ais,
Range 34w, 9th Principal Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
Communication Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described,
before the Clerk of the District
Court of Seward County, Kansas, at
Liberal, Kansas, on the 18th day of
October, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses
George G. Broce, Of Moscow, Kan
sas; Howard L. Davis, Of Satanic,
Kansas; Louie Broce, of Satanic,
Kansas; Clarence E. Rassler, of
Moscow, Kansas.
No coal land.
R. R. WILSON, Register.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06
ALL RIGHT KEEP
TO THE RIGHT.

At the intersection of Second
street and Kansas and Lincoln ave-
nue. and Kansas avenue and Third
street are traffic signs which reads
"keep to the right" mounted on
cement bases. The idea comes from
Councilman w. H. Vickers, who had
the signs made at his own expense.
They are a great convenience and
will save the city the expense of a
traffic cop there during the periods
when the streets are crowded with
automobiles. The city should pay
the councilman for the signs and con-
slider it good investment.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06
GOLDEN PLAIN.

Everyone is wearing a smile since
the rains. Row crops looking fine.
Several are blowing to begin drill
ling wheat right away.
Mr.. Curtis is helping Mr.. Dering-
ton near old Moscow pull broom
corn this week.
Mr.. Gibbons of Pratt visited his
sister, Mrs. Henry MILESTONE, Satur-
day and Sunday.
Chas. MILESTONE, wife and son
from Mound City, Kansas, have been
visiting relatives here for the past
week returned home the first of the
week.
Hazel MILESTONE visited the Mrs
MILESTONE and Rowan the past
week.
H. G. Downing and family, G. E
Stutzman and family autoed tc
Hugoton Sunday to spend the day
with W. j. Davis and family.
j. Jerman and wife were in Mos
cow Friday afternoon.
A. U. McCaw and family left fol
their home in eastern Kansas last
week. Their grandson Everett Kapr
accompanied them home to attend
school in Burden this winter.
Ople Rowan was quite sick last
week but is better at this writing.
Wesley Rowan is working for his
uncle, H. G. Downing this week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Viii.
liams August 81, 1917. boy.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06
Campmeeting Interesting.

The camp meeting beig held on the
lots near the Friends church under
a huge tent is attracting much at
tention at this time. Large audi
ences hear the speakers each night
Tonight the Rev. Joseph H. Smith
win preach. He is prominent
church worker of Pasadena, Cali.
fornia, and breaches a very able ser.
mon. The meetings will continue all
of next week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06
CAMP MEETINGS ALL
THIS WEEK

The camp meetings under the huge
tent near the Friends church are well
attended, and will continue through
the week. Some of the best preach
ers in the west have been addressing
the audiences the last few evenings
and if you have failed to hear them,
you are neglecting an opportunity to
hear an important message for your
special benefit. Special music at
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Roy Womack was called to Buster,
in Las Animas county, Colorado, last
night, in answer to summons from
his family. Mrs. Womack had been
hurt while trying to manage calf
on the farm, and her mother is i'll
Mr.. Womack goes to move them to
Liberal. They will come sometime
Monday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

The Rebekahs held little social
affair last night and the honored
guest was their sister, Mrs. Arm
strong. The affair was a surprise to
Mrs. Armstrong. They invaded her
home, presented her with la Waller
with the emblem of the order, and
then went for an Automobile ride and
vicente roast. The occasion was
much enjoyed by Mrs. Armstrong.
She is soon to leave the city for
Douglas, Arizona.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06
Broomcorn Pulling Time.

The farmers were demanding hands
to pull broomcorn yesterday when in
town. Much of the brush is now
ready to pull, but the greater part
of the crop will be ready little la
ter.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Renfro and
Mrs. ]. E. Weber of Hugoton, are
here to see friends and see the at
fractions. Mr.. Renfro is to ride the
Indian motorcycle in arace.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06
COME IN AND SEE US.

We have opened up a real estate
office to handle all kinds of city ~
perry and we have Kansas, Okiaho-
ma, Colorado, Missouri, and Arkan-
sas lands. If irtores ed call and see
us.-Francis Manoney, office Car
son House. d &W mo-
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

R. E. Sanford and wife of Lamar,
Colorado, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. P. Sanford, ofthe Hotel San
ford, and will attend the Motor
Show and Race Meet.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06
Miss Vern Renfro of Hugoton is
spending the day at the fair grounds.

Bert Phelps the opera house man
of Meade and member Of the fair
association Of Meade county, was
here today to attend the Motor
show.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

The Daily Democrat is doing a lit
tie in the way of Identification while
making boost for the best town in
the world. There have been more
than dozen men call and offer to
pay for years subscription to have
the daily made permanent.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Kansas avenue in the south direc-
ton of the city is being graded this
week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06
Bargain of a Life Time.

Bargain OF a Life Time.
We have on hand near Liberal, a
slightly used, absolutely high grade,
upright piano. Will sacrifice for
quick sale to avoid reshipping. Cash,
time or trade. Write w. W. Kim
ball Company, Manufacturers, To-
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

G. W. Emmons and ]. W. Dellinger
of Bucklin are here today to see the
race meet.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Paul Barksdale arrived yesterday
from Grant county, Oklahoma. They
had been looking after crop inter
ests.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Mrs Fred Heusel of Kansas City
is here to visit with her aunt, Mrs. M.
R. Prinz.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Alpha Emrie drove
to Liberal today to visit with Mr..
Emrie's parents and attend the fair
this week. Mr.. Emrie will play in
the Liberal band. j. C. Nusz of
Liberal spent Sunday in Dodge City.
-Dode City Globe.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Pearce Hobble,Jr., is spending the
week with his uncle, H. Hobble and
aunt, Mrs. R. A. Roberts.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. C. III. Foster Of Guy
mon are in the city on a shopping
tour today.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Mrs. G. w. Rife and Herbert Gil
more of Tyrone are visitors in the
city today.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Chas. Emery Of Dodge City is here
to assist the band boys make the
music for the motor show.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Why not wind up pleasant day
with Carl Simpsons Comedians at
the Majesic tonight.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ginter of Bal
ko, are in the city today shopping.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

"The Mormon Wife" by Simpsons
Comedians. Majestic, tonight.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Phone your wants to the Daily
Democrat.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Mrs. Edna Athens is here from
Fowler to visit friends and see the
attractions on the fair grounds.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

The crowd for the first days show
at the fair grounds were pret y fair
considering the time when many Of
the farmers are busy, but huge
crowd is expected tomorrow. The
advertising from his first days per-
Torrance will help to increase the
'rNwds.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

C. s. Weber who has been visit
ing in the city for several days has
gone to Boulder, Colorado.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Owing to the Motor Show, there
will be no meetings Of the bandage
and knitting club Of the Red Cross
this week, but the same dates will be
kept next week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Frederick left
for Hutchinson today and will make
their future home there.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Miss Myrtle Green went to Pratt
this morning. She will visit her
mother who is reported seriously i'll.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Miss Alice Gilland left for Ell Paso
today. She had been visiting her
uncle in Beaver county for several
days.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

J. o. Sparkling returned from TRIP
to Richfield yesterday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Everett Laymon of the Equity Elk
change went to Kinkman today anC
will spend few days with his par
ents.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Ross Meisenheimer who has beer
visiting his brother, went to Dodge
City today.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Mrs. Frank Wheeler was called to
Canton yesterday in answer to tele-
gram announcing the serious illness
of her father.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

VIM. o. Mathews of Riverside,
Oklahoma, arrived today and will at
tend the Races for the three days.
B. Boydston of Rodley, Colorado,
and Geo. B. McBroom Of south Of
Liberal, were pleasant callers at the
Democrat office today. They were
accompanied by their lit sons who
found the printing office a mighty
interesting place.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

county road grader. .--..,-..- 2.7O
| o. E. Dobson, Sheriff, August
salary, mileage, boarding
prisoners ...............--..... 1876
| A. o. Edmonds, county road
work ....,-....- 77.OO
John C. King, stenograph fees 800
J. B. Miller, county printing 67.98
w, w. Antrim, Co. Comr. Au-
| Ngust salary and mileage. $50
H. D. Massoni, Co. Comr. Au-
gust salary and mileage 7.20
j. F. Fuest, Co. Comr. August
salary -----------.---.-----------.--- 5.OO
Alice L. Wood, fees and ex-
pense Probation Officer. $3.50
Bert Dubois, Clerk hire coun-
ty treasurer .........-.... 1000
The county clerk was instructed
to notify the Road Master of the c..
R. l. & P. Ry. Co. at this place to
put in crossing on the county road
Lat point where the road crosses the
railroad track near the corner of Sec
tions 26 and So, township 80, range
81, mile and ahalf northeast Of
Kismet.
The following petition was pre-
sented:
To the Board of County Commission
ers of Seward County, Kansas:
The Governor of the State of Kan
sas has appointed Council of De-
Tense for Seward County, to CO.
operate with the State and Federal
Councils of Defense. The Federal
Government is appropriating money
to be made available in Kansas for
the employment County Emergency
Food Agents, and it is desired by
those in charge of that fund that
each county periodically assist in ex-
tending its influence by paying the
expense of such service within the
county.
We, the Seward County Council of
Defense, do I respectfully petition
your Board to appropriate the sum
of Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.-
00) per year to be paid toward the
expense of said Emergency Food
Agent and assistance for Seward
county; such sum to be paid by the
county treasurer into the treasury
of the County Council of Defense
and disbursed by the order of the
chairman of the County Council on
bills presented by the Emergency
Food Agent. The Emergency Food
Agent shall be appointed by and be
under the direction of the officials
whom the Federal Government
charges with that authority, coop
Grating with the County Council of
Defense.
! Ol6hCot IVA NAAbbuhFhANy
Chm. County Council.
]. s. HINCHMAN,
Secy. County Council
The above petition was duly grant
ed and the money as specified there
in set aside by vote of the Commits
sioners of Seward County, this third
day of September, 1917.
Signed,
]. F. FEUST, Chairman.
w. w. Antrim, Member,
H. D. Massoni, Member.
Attest:
ABE X. STOUFER, Co. Clerk.
There being no further business
the Board adjourned
Attest:
ABE X. STOUFER, County Clerk.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

Office of the County Clerk, Sew
ard County, Liberal, Kansas, Septem-
Der 8, 1917.
The Board of county commission
ers met in regular monthly session.
Present, j. F. Feust, Chairman; W.
W. Antrim, member of the Board; G.
L. Light, County Attorney, and Abe
X. Stoufer, County Clerk. Absent,
H. D. Massoni, member of the Board.
The following claims against the
county were audited and allowed
and warranted ordered drawn on
the county treasurer for the various
b..
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.
Phone your wants to the Daily
Democrat.
"The Mormon Wife" by Simpsons
Comedians. Majestic, tonight.
Kansas avenue in the south direc-
ton of the city is being graded this
week.
Mrs Fred Heusel of Kansas City
is here to visit with her aunt, Mrs. M.
R. Prinz.
G. W. Emmons and j. W. Dellinger
of Bucklin are here today to see the
race meet.
: Why not wind up pleasant day
with Carl Simpsons Comedians at
the Majesic tonight.
Chas. Emery Of Dodge City is here
to assist the band boys make the
music for the motor show.
Mrs. Edna Athens is here from
Fowler to visit friends and see the
attractions on the fair grounds.
Miss Alice Gilland left for Ell Paso
today. She had been visiting her
uncle in Beaver county for several
days.
Frank Smith and Tom Locke
brought the Wiley Campbell proper
ty yesterday, through the Matkin
agency.
After the fair-the Theatre. Ma
jestic of course, and see Carl Simp-
sons Comedians play "The Mormon
Wife"
Mrs. Frank Wheeler was called to
Canton yesterday in answer to tele-
gram announcing the serious illness
of her father.
o. E. Wall of Pratt arrived today
and is now a member of the local
band which is making the music for
the motor show.
Mrs. Phil. Neatherly and daughters
of Moscow are in the city to visit Mrs
daughters, Mrs. Sam
Hubbard and Mrs. Homer Edison and
see the Motor Show.
1t is impossible for the Daily DEM
ocrat to secure the result of the
races forthis issue, but a repor will
races for this issue, but report will
too late to reach the press.
Mrs. Helen Bassett bought the
residential properly of G. W. Elliott
today. Mr.. Bassett is a machinist at
the Rock Island. The property is
located in the northwest part of the
city and is we'll located. The Matkin
agency made the sale.
The crowd for the first days show
at the fair grounds were pre- y fair
considering the time when many of
the farmers are busy, but a huge
crowd is expected tomorrow. The
from his first days per-
Torrance will help to increase the
-rowds.
The Rebekahs held a little social
affair last night and the honored
guest was their sister, Mrs. Arm
strong. The affair was a surprise to
Mrs. Armstrong. They invaded her
home, presented her with a la Waller
with the emblem of the order, and
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Frank Smith and Tom Locke
brought the Wiley Campbell proper
ty yesterday, through the Matkin
agency.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

After the fair-the Theatre. Ma
jestic of course, and see Carl Simp-
sons Comedians play "The Mormon
Wife"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-06

Mrs. B. H. Waggoner of Lorraine
is here for visit at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. w. E. Engle.