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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION MEETS
Hold Annual Convention In
Liberal. Banquet at the
Cimarrop Hotel

Liberal was hostess on Thursday Of
last week to the members of the med
ical profession of Southwestern Kan
sas and Northwestern Oklahoma.
Twenty-seven doctors were present
at the meeting. It was the annual
convention of the Southwest Medical
Association. A big feed was served
to the doctors at the Cimarron at
o'clock that evening, and the turkey.
dressing. and different holiday "f1-
in's" of the banquet made the writer
feel grateful for an invitation to come
and partake with them. We expect
ed to see a bunch of men that ran
largely to gray hair and flowing
boards at this gathering, but were
agreeably surprised to note they
were mostly men of middle age or
younger 1t was jolly bunch OF
good fellows congregated together.
DR.. Higginbotham, secretary of the
association, formerly OF Liberal but
now of Hutchinson, acted as toast
master and got away with 1t in ex-
cellent style. He assigned subjects
to every speaker called on. and the
speakers seemed to try to stay away
from the subject assigned them as far
as possible while making their
speeches. During the business ses-
sion following the BANQUET the dent
lists and doctors of Northwestern Ok
lahoma were voted honorary mem
bers of the association. Other mat
ters of professional Importance were
discussed at the meeting and the ses-
sion was quite protracted one be-
4 fore it closed.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year: DR.. A. L. Knis-
ley. Liberal president; DR.. It. l.. Hig-
ginbotham. Hutchinson, secretary;
DR.. T. A. Jones, Hutchinson. delegate
to the state convention, and DR.. r.. T.
Nichols Of Liberal. cepsor. Just whit
DR.. Nichols's official duties will be
deponent knoweth not, but we'll bet
he does good job of 1t anyhow. The
doctors present were as follows:
Scott of Bucklin; Carter and Miller.
Greensburg; Fee and Leslie, Meade;
Mcleod, Tyrone; Hays, Guymon;
Messersmith, Floris; Duncan, For
gan; Higginbotham and Jones,
Hutchinson; Day, Hugoton; Twyford.
Beaver; Hockaday, Satanta; Rev.
erts, Griggs, Ray and Brownell OF
Garden City. The following laymen
were invited guests at the banquet:
Warren Zimmerman, H. Hobble and
A. L. Hiebert OF Liberal: County
Treasurer Perry OF Garden City.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
suBLErTE MAN MURDERED

J. N. Baker was found dead at his
home nine miles east Of Sublette
Tuesday morning. His wounds indi-
Gated that he had been murdered. He
had been shot twice, and double
barreled automatic shot gun found
at the place is supposed to have been
used.
Willis Baker, the IA year old son
sof the murdered man, was taken into
custody and later confessed that he
! fred the shots that killed his father
The coroner's jury refused to give
out any information after its hear
ing.
The body of the murdered man was
sent to Newton for burial
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
BREEDERS MEETING JAN. 10

Great results have been obtained
in other sections thru the county
breeders organizations. This offers
an opportunity for farmers and
breeders to get acquainted and ex-
change experiences. We have many
good, substantial men In this county
who have been successful and who
could benefit others with their expert
ences. If everyone interested will
assist in this great movement an or
ganization with several hundred
members can be formed quickly. Let
us make 1t as big and influential as
possible from the start, and arrange
for trained live stock men who can
be secured to deliver lectures and
demonstrations on live stock subjects
suitable for our membership. The
larger the organization the more
prestige it will have.
We believe our commercial clut
will be able to assist this movement
by furnishing suitable quarters and
other necessary assistance. Arrange
ments should be started soon to holt
a county breeders public sale to In
clude registered live stock, and suct
other good animals as entries in col
shows, calf club or pig club contsts
Leading breeders thruout the coun
try hope to have a county breeders
organization in every county in thi'
con9try. The big Organization day I
Saturday, January 13, at 2 2p. nj. 0
the courthouse. Those interested
should be looking about selecting
men of the right kind for officers
These officers should be clean, pro
eressive men who will represent the
best interest OF this county. No
breeder should accept one Of these
offices unless he is willing to devote
considerable time to 1t. The success
OF this organization will depend
largely on the officers. Each town
ship will be represented by a director,
Among these officers the different
breeds of livestock in this county
should be represented. Breeders
should come prepared to give their
ideas as to the most important things
to be accomplished by such organiza-
ton. Don't forget the date and be on
hand early.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
,. B. CRAIG BACK IN
THE LUMBER BUSINESS

After conducting lumber yard in
Liberal for IA years the Craig Broth
ers sold the business about four years
ago to the Meyer Lumber Company.
On January 1st the business was
sold back to the Craig Lumber Com
pany and ]. B. Craig took charge as
manager.
To\the Democrat reporter Mr..
Craig said: after fellow has spent
half lifetime learning business 1t
is hard for him to stay away from 1t,
80 I am glad to get back into line
with which I am perfectly familiar. A"
Mr.. Craig is at home in lumber
yard and he likes the business and
there will be . lot Of his old GUS
toners who will be glad to know
that he has come back"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
DIED

The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. N. w
Kent, living south of town, died Sun
day. December 81, and was laid to
rest in the Nabisco cemetery. The
Democrat extends sympathy to tht
bereayed parents.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
THE NEW YEAR WAS
NOISILY WELCOMED

As the hands of the clock pointed
to the hour of twelve Sunday night
and a new day and year were ushered
N the bells and whistles pealed
forth their welcome. and the nGise
Of numerous firearms showed gthe
willingness Of many to sacrifice their
siumber to await the birth of the
new year.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
FARMERS INSTITUTE

There will be meeting of the
Farmers Institute at Liberal Friday
and Saturday, February 16 and IT.
two sessions daily.
Further particulars and program
will appear at an early date.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

Born. To Mr.. and Mrs. Whette Of
near Dombey. January 4th, ten
pound girl 4
Little Milton Creek, infant son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Greek, is very i'll.
Mrs Cav will open her music
studio for the coming year next Mon
day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Dick wilmsrth December 80, but on
ly lived few days. Interment was
made in the Liberal cemetery Sun
day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-05
WOMEN ARE WATER CARRIERS
Story of Jacob and Rachel Is Declared
to Be Transcript OF the
Arab Life of Today.

In the East, where water is scarce,
a village generally grows up near
we'll or fountain. Abraham's servant
asked for water to drink, Rebekah
made haste and let down her pitcher
from her shoulder and said, drink,
and I will give thy camel drink also"
A similar request would be made now
and similar answer would be given
though a modern young lady Of the
country might for your camels or
horses put water into the trough-an
article always found near wells, and
frequently made Of stone.
Canon Tristram once asked for q
drink from an Arab girl who had q
water jar on her shoulder. She set 1t
down for his use, and would not ac-
cept any gratuity. Tears filed her
eyes, and she said that she gave the
water freely for the love Of God and
for the sake Of her mother, who had
died lately.
Rebekah carried her "balass," or
water jar, on her shoulde-. a modern
Syrian woman does this, but IN Egyp-
tion carries 1t on her head.
The boys and girls of Bedouin life
still meet at wells. The story OF
Jacob and Rachel is, even in minute
details, transcript Of the Arab life of
today. Evening Is called now, as 1t
was 1000 years ago, "the time that
women go out to draw water"
A person going to an Eastern well
brings q leather bucket and q rope
with which to lower it. This is one of
the utensils necessary for an Eastern
Journey.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-05
DIRTY FLOOR WAS GOLD MINE
Man Paid $4,000 for Privilege of Clean
ing 1t and Made Profit OF $4,000
on the Deal.

Would you pay $4,000 for the priv
ilege of cleaning dirty floor? There's
q man in New York who made profit
of $4,000 by doing that very thing.
Some months ago a manufacturing
jeweler on Pearl street decided that
twenty-five years was long enough for
any sane man to work, and at once
set about the business of retiring.
Among his assets was listed the priv
ilege of sweeping the floor of his fac
tory, and he called for bidders.
One offered $1,000, which was re-
fused with open amusement; another
bid $1,000 and was turned down, and
then third. after carefully appraising
the floor, ceiling and walls, concluded
to take long chance, and bid $4,000.
First the bidder had the floor cleaned
carefully. Then carpenter was called
in. The floor boards were taken up,
and after the sweepings that had piled
up under them had been carefully col
lected new boards were put down. The
old bbards were planed off, and the
shavihgs, together with the sweepings
and lthe dust from the ceiling and
wallis, were burned.
Here stepped IN the modern alchem-
ist. The ashes were turned over to
him, and through secret process Of
his own he recovered enough gold, sill
yer and platinum to net the successful
bidder cash profit Of $4,000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-05
Sad Memories.

The minister of rural parish being
once sent for to shepherds house to
"christen a wean," a big fat hen was
killed for the christening tea. Like
most shepherds children, those in the
house in question were allowed to run
about half wild, and glowered with
holy fear from behind doors and chests
Mt the parson, who was observed to
be eating most Of the hen. The young
sters no doubt made many sage refec-
tions on his voracious appetite, but
took care to keep out Of his reach. A
month or two after, when the minis
ter was visiting the parish, he came
back to the shepherds cot, and as he
seated himself in an armchair by the
fire number Of chickens marched in,
having the run of the house as usual.
The children seemed terrified, but ut
length rushed in between the poultry
and the minister, and cried: "Gae
wa, gae wal"
Then they "whusht" the chickens out
of the house, exclaiming: "Whish,
whish-r1n, run! That's the man that
ett yer other."-London Tit-Blts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-05
Saws He Now Feels
20 Years Younger.
JUDGEWOODSON NOW HALE
AND HEARTY AFTER
TAKING TANLAC-1S
WEALTHY FARMER.
SIT CERTAINLY Has MADE A New
MAN OF Me-" He SAYs-HELD
PUBLIC OFFICE 20 YEARS.

I can pick up a log Of wood and
throw it on the fire with as much
ease as l could 90 years ago." said
Judge M. L. Woodson, of Jericho,
Ark, in telling Of the remarkable
results he has gotten from Tanlac.
Judge Woodson, who is now 10
years of age, served the entire four
years of the Civil War. He lived
two years in Memphis right after
the war and then settled down at
his present estate, where he has
lived for so years. Judge Wood
son said his only possessions when
he started out for himself were a
pair of mules and S38 in cash. He
has made his fortune farming and
trading and is now probably the
wealthiest planter in Crititenden
county. He served two years as
tax assessor and twenty years as
Justice of the peace, and is one of
the most prominently known men
of Arkansas:
II had been in generally run
down down condition and failing
health for 10 or l9 years." he con-
tinued, and for the past 10 years |
wasn't able to get on my horse from
the ground; 1 had to lead him to a
block or something before I could
mount. Jericho is a mile and a
half from my plantation, and [
hadn't been able to walk there for
my mail, as had been my custom,
for year or two. I had lost my
appetite and could hardly eat any
thing at all. l realize a man 10
years old will give way, but l got
so could not put log of wood on
The fire when the negroes were not
handy. My doctor wouldn't allow
me to eat anys meats or much else
except vegetables, as l had been
threatened with diabetes; but Tan
lac has even straightened me out
in that respect. l was badly out of
sorts and it looked like nothing |
could take would do me any good
or give. me enough strength to look
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-05
A FAMILY
MEDICINE
In Her Mothers Home, Says This
Georgia Lady, Regarding BLACK
Draught. Relief From Head
ache. Malaria, Chills, Etc.

Ringgold, Ca Mrs. Chas. CASTOR,
Of this place, writes: II am a user
of Thedford's Black-Draught; in fact,
1t was one of our family medicines.
Also in my mothers home, when l
was a child. When any Of us child.
ren complained Of headache, usually
caused by constipation, she gave US
a dose Of Black -Draught, which would
rectify the trouble. Often In the
Spring, we would have malaria and
chilIs, or troubles Of this kind, we
would take Black -Draught pretty reg.
ular until the liver acted well, and
we would soon be up and around
again. We would not be without 1t,
for 1t certainly has saved US lots OF
doctor bills. Just dose Of Black
Dcaught when not so well saves
lot Of days In bed"
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
In use for many years In the treat.
ment of stomach, liver and bowel
troubles, and the popularity which 1t
now enjoys Is proof Of Its merit.
If your liver Is not doing its duty,
you will suffer from such disagree.
able symptoms as headache, bilious
ness, constipation, indigestion, etc.,
and unless something is done, serious
trouble may result.
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
found valuable remedy for these
troubles. 1t is purely vegetable, and
acts In g. prompt and natural way,
regulating the liver to its proper
functions and cleansing the bowels OF
impurities. Try it. Insist on Thed'
ford's, the original and genuine. p 20
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-05
The Camera as Detective.

The camera has been frequently in
strumental in the detection of GRIM
inals. In case of forgery photography
is invaluable, for there is no forger in
the world clever enough to battle its
detective skill. An interesting proof
Of this was provided few years ago
in the case of q forged will. An en-
larged photograph revealed the pen
ciled lines over which the signatures
of the testator and witnesses had been
written, although no trace Of them
was visible through the microscope.
nhis is one Of the peculiarities Of the
camera, that it brings to light marks
which are invisible through a micro
scope, just as it has been known to re-
veal the signs of measles and smallpox
several days before they become visible
to the naked eye.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-05

Try the celebrated Veedol oil:
Veedol medium for Fords; Veedol
heavy for Overlands and Bucks
and Veedol extra heavy for Hudson
Super-Six.
Stewart & Kernaghan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-05
Facts of Interest Concerning
Work of Civic League.

During the campaign for raising
the Red Cross funds in June the
Civic League contributed twenty
five dollars toward Edgegeld coun-
ty's apportionment. Now that the
cool fall days have come, these en-
ergetic women are anxious to con-
tribute more time and thought to
our country's needs, and before
many days pass they hope to pack
and send to headquarters a box of
bed-shirts for our wounded soldiers.
In order to raise funds for this pur-
pose, they will give moving pic,
ture show in the opera house Friday
evening, September I, at eight
thirty o'clock. This interesting and
attractive feature, Joy and the
Dragon" featuring the beautiful lit
tie actress, Baby Marie Osborn"
will entertain BON old and young.
especially appealing to the children.
Let every one be on hand Friday
evening of this week and help the
Civic Leagues unit raise substan-
tial sum for their noble work. The
admission fees will be twenty-five
cents for adults and fifteen cents for
children.
An Opportunity to Broaden Our Civic
Outlook.
This is the end of the vacation
season. Most Of us have spent some
time during the last three months in
the mountains or at the seashore, In
the far distant city or nearer our
home town. 1t matters not how we
have spent our period of rest and
recreation, jusS so we have returned
to work with renewed strength and
quickened enthusiasm for the duties
that lie before US. Has it occurred
to you that during this time of rest
an d renewal of interest, we have
had an opportunity to enlarge our
civic perspective and to awaken
interest in the working Of our local
government:
When you entered that distant
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-05
The Flea.

The flee Is one Of the most annoying
Of household pests. In many cases
feas are bred on dogs or cats, and the
first thing to be done is to eliminate
the source Of supply. If the animal is
not badly infested, insect powder, well
rubbed into the hair, or creolin wash,
may be effective. Remove all carpets
and similar articles and scrub the
floors thoroughly with hot soapsuds
or lye, being careful to get into every
crack and crevice. Fleas thrive in dirt
and do not like to be disturbed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-05
Mrs. Lovick Minis,
Chairman Public Committee
Edgeield Civic Leaugue.
AN EDGEFIELD MAN GIVES
EVIDENCE.
His Testimony Will Interest
Every Edgefeld Reader.


Every Edgefeld Reader.
The value of local evidence is in
disputable. 1t is the kind Of evil
dence we accept as true because we
know we can prove it for ourselves.
There has been plenty of such evi-
dence in the Edgefeld papers lately,
and this straightforward testimony
has established a confidence in the
minds of Edgefeld people that will
not be easily shaken.
T. J. Paul, prop. of garage, Jeter
ST., Edgefeld, says: Kidney trou-
BILE in my case was brought on by
being on my feet continually. l
had dull pain in my back and I
tired easily. When I was on my
feet for any length of time my back
got sore and stiff. My rest was
broken at night as the kidney secre-
tions were too frequent in passage,
causing me to get up number of
times. Three boxes of Doan's Kid
ney Pills, which / got at Penn &
Holstein's Drug Store, cured the
backache and other systems of kid
ney truble. "
Price 6Oc. at all dealers. Dod't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the SAME
that cured Mr.. Paul. Foster Mil
burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-05
Relating to School Funds,

The County Board of Education
has not been able to make appor-
tionment of school funds from the
fact that State Tax Commission has
not made ruling on assessed valua-
tion of corporations. The apportion-
ment will be made as early as we
hear from the commission. There
is nothing TO materially change ap-
portionment from last year.
w. w. FULLER,
County Supt. of Education.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-05
Free of Charge.

Any adult suffering from cough,
cold or bronchitis, is invited to call
at the drug store of Collett d
Mitchell and get absolutely free, a
sample bottle of Boschee's German
Syrup, soothing and healing reme-
dy for all lung troubles, which has
a successful record of fifty years.
Gives the patient good nights
rest free from coughing, with free
expectora,ion in the morning.
Regular sizes, 25 and Is cents.
For sale in all civilized countries.
oo~~oo~~No~eo~-o-""
FOR SALE.
A fine lot of pure Fulghum oats at
$500 per bushel. Purchaser to
furnish sacks.
Jas. D. Mathis,
Trenton, S. @.
July 25, 1917.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-05

town did it occur to you to note the
particulars in which it seemed to
surpass your own? Did you look
for the points in which your town
was superior?
Were the streets and alleys kept
clean?
Did mosquitoes abound?
Were pig pens within the town
limits tolerated? \
Were shade trees properly trim
med and protected?
Were there suitable receptacles
for refuse?
Were the lawns and the walks
we'll maintained and kept clean?
Upon your return to the old town
did you apply some of these tests?
Have you noted the eye.sores, the
noises, the dust, Or the absence
thereof? What do you think of the
old town? Don't ask why they
don't do something.
why don't they keep the streets
little cleaner?'
You ask with deep annoyance not
undue:
"Why don't they keep the park a
little greener?"
Did you ever stop to think that
means you?
Milwaukee Healthologist.
Let US develop within ourselves
set of standards of civic housekeep-
ing. Let US apply many tests to our
living conditions, and if we are sat-
isfed let US give our local officers
our approval and support. If on
the other hand we are not satisfied,
let us talk to our mayor and those in
authority. Let US interest our neigh
Dor and our friend. Let US individ-
ually do our Bit" Private opin-
ions do not accomplish much. 1t is
public opinion that brings results.
Recently the cemetery committee
of the Civic League has accomplish
ed some splendid results in our
beautiful City of the Dead" Mrs.
T. H. RalnsforG, the efficient chair
man of this crmmittee, has seven
interested co-workers: Mesdames
A. Z. Padeett, c. E. NAV, Aug.
White, R. L. Dunovant aud Misses
Jennie Pattison, Lillian Smith and
Keilah Fair.
Since the reorganization Of the
league in June the cemetery has
been divided into four sections, each
section being under the direct per
sonal supervision of two ladies.
They have under consideration the
buying at an early date of handsome
iron gates to replace the present in
adequate wooden ones, and the pur-
chasing of carload of gravel for
the drive way and walks.
The committee will be glad to
have any one desiring special work
to be done on individual squares to
superintend the hired gardener at
any convenient time, kindly tele-
phone Mrs. Rainsford, No. A., and
the necessary arrangements will be
made.
1t is requested Of those individuals
who take advantage of this offer
that they will not remunerate the
hired man, but any contribution to
the treasury Of the league will be
gratefully received.
Mrs. Lovick Minis,
Chairman Public Committee
Edoaf;ald Civic I,eanppa.