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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-16
News Items Reprinted from
The Hutchinson News
ELEVATORS
PROSPEROUS
Annual Reports Made to Stock
holders Show Fine Profits.
GARFIELD GETS so PER CT.
Pawnee Company Did a Big Bus
iness-Profits Big at Stafford.

High prices for wheat and corn,
market full of fiuctuation and good
4 crop resulted in big profits for ele-
vatOrs in Hutchinson territory during
1916, the annual reports of the different
. firms all showing good results. In
some places the profits ran as high as
fifty per cent and in others new. addi-
tions for l1917 are being planned.
The fafmers' cooperative elevators
all4showed good results the figures be-
ing presented at the regular annual ses-
Z sions, Following are few from over
Fifty Per Cent Dividend
Garfield, Jan. 22.--The Garfield CO.
operative company held their annual
meeting and all the old officers and
directors were reelected and the re-
port showed one of the most prosper
Gus years in the history of the organ
ization.
(, A dividend of so per cent on the
capital stock of $S,775 was declared,
besides adding nearly $1,000 to undi-
vided profits. The report Shows pres
emit resources of the company to be
= S28, $50 ,06
The report of Manager w. S. Prather
showed the elevator to have handled
more than 200,0 900 bushels of wheat and
number of cars of corn and grains
Two Hundred Per Cent Profit
The Farmers Grain & Mercantile Co,
the report of the secretary showed 200
per cent profit The board of directors
IS disbursed 100. per cent to the surplus
: fund they have been accommodating /.
Smashes All Records y,
Stafford, Jan. 22.-Showing profit
of $S,6776S on the business of the year
lust closed, the Stafford Grain & Sup
ply Co, of this city, smashes all past
records in earnings since its organiza-
ton, and 1t has been going since 1908
y In 1914 IL made the next highest rec
ord, going just little over the eight
thousand mark. The record or the
year was very satisfactory one and
the management of the elevator COM
'pany presented it to the stockholders
at the annual meeting with pardonable
pride.
Fine for Pawnee County
Larned, Jan. 22.-The stockholders of
the Pawnee County Grain & Supply
Company met in Larned for the annual
election of officers. The same officers
were reelected: J. B. Brown, presi-
dent: J. C. McConnaughhay, vice presi-
dent; James Fleming, treasurer, ana A.
w Zook, secretary. Roy Cunningham
was reelected manager. N
The company declared 40 per cent
dividend, 32 per cent on the business
done and 8 per cent on the stock. the
Company made about '65 per cent last
wear. Twenty-Five per cent was lett IN
the business. The company hahuieu
100000 bushels of wheat during the
:. The dividends paid since the company
has been in business / years, have ag-
gregated 445 per cent. In other WORDS
for every dollar invested, the stock
holders have received back S4.45 during
that
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-16

]. E. Brooks, the land man, came
in from an extended trip in the east
ern part of the state looking up land
prospects.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. German and Mr..
and Mrs. John w. Baughman went to
Kansas City Tuesday to attend the
auto show. SThey will be gone a
week or ten days.
George Sallee was among those
who renewed their subscriptions to
the Democrat this week. Mr.. Sallee
has not determined what he will do
when he quits farming, or where he
will locate.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-16
City Properties
Have some good residences for safe,
Cash or terms. Phone l2l.
John w. Baughman
SAFETY FIRST

Charley Woodrum tells of colored
man, who, when told of the United
States severing diplomatic relations
with Germany, pondered over the
gravity of the situation and answered
that if the dutch got to fighting over
here he would leave the United States
and go to Colorado.-Garden City
Telegram.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-16
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Macy of Lib
eral were out-of-town visitors here
yesterday.-Dodge City Globe.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-16

e. w. Nichols of the Liberal
Creamery and Bottling Works, went
to Pratt Tuesday on business.
H. P. Evans came in from Kansas
City Tuesday, where he has been
spending few days attending to
business matters.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-16
Officers and Directors

WILLIAM KELLY. President
President VIM Kelly Milling Company
&. ID. ESTES, Vice President
President Farmers Cooperative Grain
Dealers Association
President Stafford Grain 4 Supply Co.
PAUL NOBLE. secy-Treas.
Manager Union Grain Company
HOWARD j. CAREY
OF the Carey Industries
J. II. BOLIN
Boln-Hall Grain Company
FRED W. COOTER
President State Exchange Bank
IL. II. sHIRCLIFF
Ferguson-Sh ircllff Grain Company
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-16

Capital, $4,000,
Capacity, 1,250.QOO bushels, with pro,
vision for enlargement; facilities for $50
cars inbound, $50 cars outbound daily.
Positively freproof construction.
The Fontron Loan & Trust Company,
Hutchinson, Kansas, is Trustee and De-
posltory for all funds.
The Southwest Terminal Elevator
Company is big Idea" holding Big
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03
| Florence
| Social Items

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Michaelson spent
Tuesday at Blair visiting relatives,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Earhart spent
Tuesday and Wednesday at Herman
visiting friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brough have
moved to Omaha to make their home,
Mrs. Brough has spent twenty years
in florence.
Mrs. L. R. Walker of Detroit,
Mich, who came here to attend the
funeral of her father, John Bondes-
son, returned to her home Sunday.
Orval McReynolds spent the fore
part of the week in Lincoln visiting
his family, which is spending the
summer there. ~'
Captain w. ]. Broatch left the first
of the week for a ten days trip to
Kansas City, Mo. .-
The marriage 81 Miss Mary Kori-
mex, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ja-
cob Korinek, and Mr.. John Pribl of
O'Neil. Neb,, was celebrated Tuesday
at St. Philip Neri church. Rev. Fa-
ther Barrett officiated. The young
couple was attended by Mr.. Joseph
Witt of O'Neil and Miss Hattie yasak
of Omaha. During the services Mrs.
Hattie Martin rendered several vocal
and instrumental selections. They
will make their home at O'Neil.
Miss Ruth Tuttle left the first Of
the week for Denver, Colo, where
she will spend part of her vacation.
Miss Emma Brenneman, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Brennemaf,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

and conservation meeting at the
church on Tuesday evening.
Miss Jessie Deane Of Chicago was
4 visitor last week at the Z. W..
Deane home. s '
Mrs. c. H. Faris entertained at
luncheon on Tuesday, covers were
laid for three guests. 80,
Miss Elizabeth Deane is visiting at
the home OF her brother, E. w. Deane.
and Mrs. Deane.
Mrs. Frank Linder entertained Sat-
urday in honor OF her mother, Mrs.
NJ. E. Gates seventy-second birthday
anniversary.
Miss Franci, Anderson entertained
at her home last week, when about
twenty guests were present.
The grades OF the public schools
gave a Memorial program, at the
Methodist church Tuesday afternoon.
The young people OF the Baptist
church wiN be entertained at a social
at the home of Mrs. MeWilliams on
Friday evening. .- s....
Mrs. I. ]. Buckley will be hostess
for the Aufwiedersehn club on next
Wednesday afternoon.
The Luther league of the Lutheran
church met Monday in business and
social meeting. The officers are:
President, Andrew Andreason; vice
president, August Breitinger; secre-
tary, Louise Hermann; treasurer,
Anna Bruder; librarian, Richard
Haver, and corresponding secretary,
Louise Tibke.
Mesdames Carl Madsen and P. S
Rosander entertain the Ladies' Aid
society of the First Lutheran church
in the parlors of the church on We'd
nesdayA afternoon at 2:30 o'clock,
Luncheon will be served at 4 o'clock
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03
Dundee
Society Notes

Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Blair and Mrs.
Blair's mother, Mrs. Wilson, have
returned to their own home at Forty
ninth and California streets.
Mrs. c. c. George entertained at
luncheon at her home last week for
Mrs. Luther Drake.
Mrs. Frank Nelson is visiting in
South Dakota.
Mr.. w. L. Selby is in Sioux City
on business.
Mrs. Stella Alyea Of Earlville, Pa,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. ]. J.
Lampe, and DR.. Lampe.
The Misses Felice and Vivian Full
ton OF Beatrice, Neb., were guests
last week of Mrs. w. H. Kearns.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Dundee PRESBYTERIAN church met FRI
day afternoon at the homo of Mrs.
P. R. Cook.
Mr.. Elmer E. Thomas Is i'll at, his
home with bronchial pneumonia.
Children's day will be observed at
the Dundee Presbyterian church next
Sunday, June 10.
A field day program was given
Thursday afternoon by 500 children
of the Dundee school, the different
grades showing all sorts of gymnas-
ium drills, marches and folk dances,
followed by the singing of patriotic
songs. An orchestra Of fifteen pieces
furnished music throughout the ex-
ercises. There was large attendance
of parents and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carmichael en-
tertained ten guests at dinner Memoir
ial day.
Hermann Harte is recovering at his
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03
Benson
Social Gossip

Mrs. E. ]. Whistler entertained at
dinner on Wednesday for Mrs. Poland
and daughter of Iowa City, la.
Mrs. A. c. Lessard entertained on
Monday in honor of Miss Matte Car
hart OF Circleville, o.
Miss Myrtle Wig Of Omaha enter
tanned on Monday and Mrs. J. NJ.
Louritzen on Tuesday in honor OF
Miss Betty Hansen, who will be mar
ried June 6.
Miss Pearl Mattson entertained Sat-
urday evening in honor of Miss Helen
Anderson. Covers were laid for ten
guests.
Mrs. John Speedie entertained at
a surprise party Tuesday evening for
Mr.. Speedie. The guests wers mem-
bers Of the Board of Education and
there wives, members Of high school
faculty, members of the senior class
and all the grade teachers of the Ben
son schools. A program was given
consisting of music and readings. Ice
cream and cake were served.
Mrs. H. w. Colson and children
will spend the summer at Stromsburg,
Neb., and Lead, S. D..
Mrs. J. w. Welch entertained at
luncheon Friday in honor of Mrs. w.
E. Lamb, who is the guest OF her
sister, Mrs. N. Fl. Tyson.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Reed on May rs. Mrs.
Reed was formerly Miss Ruby Davey.
Miss Hazel Babcock entertained the
domestic science class Of the high
school at her home last week.
A son was born on Tuesday to Mr..
and Mrs. William McCaffrey Of Oma-
ha. Mrs. McCaffery was formerly
Miss Liza Liljenstolpe of Benson.
The senior picnic was held at Elm
wood park last Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Guy Cabbage and little daugh-
ter leave on Monday to join Mr.. Cab.
bage in Lead, S. D., where they will
reside.
Mrs. w. E. Yarton is spending a
few days in Leigh, Neb.
Mrs, F. L. Bumpus and mother,
Mrs. L. Belding, left Saturday to
join Mr.. Bumpus on their ranch in
Wyoming.
The young people Of the Presby.
terian church will combine social
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

is among the class that will gradu-
ate Tuesday from the Peru Normal
school.
Mrs. George Green and Mrs. Frank
Moore of Denver were guests of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Tut
tie, the first OF the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Olmstead, who
have been making their home in
Omaha since their house burned just
before Christmas, have moved back to
Florence. .r..
Mrs. James Cromic OF Casper,
Wyo., is the guest of Mrs. F. E.
Babbitt.
Mrs. C. A. Victors OF Portland,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03
NeW Hair Remover
Works Like Magic
(Positivsly Removes Roots and Any

No discovery Of greater benefit to hair
disfigured womankind has been made In
recent years than the marvellous phelsc-
tine method. II Is entirely unlike and
much superior to electrical, depilatory or
other methods. because it actually re-
moves the hair entire. roots and all-be-
fore your very eyes--easily, instantly.
harmlessiyi Get stick Of phelactine; fol-
low the simple directions, and you will
be astonished and delighted--or the drug
gist will refund your money without ques-
tion. 1t Is odorless. non-irritatine. and SO
harmless child could safely eat IL. It
leaves the skin SO soft, smooth, hairless.
that not the least sign Of your former
trouble remains. ins.-Advertisement,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

home from the effects Of an automo-
bile accident. --
The Thursday morning Bible class
meets this week with Mrs. J. w. Mar
shell.
Mrs, A. c. Crossman was called to
Galena, ILL.,, the first of the week
by the sudden death OF brother.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

Ore, who was summoned home on
account OF the death OF her father.
John Bondesson, will spend the
greater part Of the summer with her
mother. . w.
Rev. GARRETT Jannsen and daughter,
Miss Mary Jannsen, left this week
for Winnetoon, where they will con.
duct revival services.
Miss Elizabeth Platz Of Beatrice,
Neb., will arrive the first of the week
to spend week as the guest Of her
ftaher, u. Platz.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

and Mr.. Oscar Galsche took place
Saturday evening at the home of the
Rev. Yerian, the officiating minister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Kurrin were
the attendants. Mr.. and Mrs. Galsche
left for Fremont after the ceremony,
where they will spend a short honey
moon, returning Tuesday evening
when Mr.. and Mrs. James Phinney,
parents OF the bride, will entertain at
a large reception in their honor. Last
Thursday the ladies of the Moose en-
tertained in honor OF Miss Phinney at
a fancy towel shower, when fifty
guests were-present.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03
What
is Going On
in Society Circles

Continued from Page Two.)
ceded the ceremony. An altar Of
pslms and ferns. fankcd by cathedral
candles, was improvised for the oc-
casion. Pink and white roses were
used in the decorations throughout
he house.
The bride wore a simple gown Of
lesh-colored georgette crepe, made
with high waistline and braided with
silk. She wore a corsage bouquet OF
sweet peas and roses.
A wedding supper followed the cere-
nony, at which Mrs. Harold Lehmer
If Charlton, Ia, was the only out-of-
:own guest. The bridal pair re-
main in Omaha until after the mar
,iage OF the brides sister, Miss Madge
Maloy, to Mr.. James Earl Haney on
Monday. They will then start for an
automobile trip. They will be at home
.fter July l at 230S Ogden avenue.
stork News.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Julius D. Kendis at the Stew
art hospital. Mrs. Kendis was for
nerly Miss Ida Pearlman of Platts-
mouth, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

Ehe laces on display in Orchard &
Wilhelm's window are made and de-
yigned by Anna Knop Slater, pub
Usher and author of the Briar Rose
Lace Crochet Book, on sale at the
,rt departments in the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

Persistent Advertising is the Road
to Success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
BOARD OF EDUCATION
HAS BUSY MEETING
ON MONDAY EVENING
Board Reorganizes and
Reflects W. S. Wilson
as Chairman DR..
Doris Kraus Elected
Medical Inspector for
Schools and Miss
Hunton Supervisor of
Sewing.

The Augusta Board Of Education
held it's regular meeting Monday eve
ming in the office OF the board a City
hall and disposed Of a number of mat
ters which required its attention.
Wilbert s. Wilson was reelected
president of the board and he APP
pointed as members OF the finance
committee Frank Hewins Horace Col
burn and Henry G. Barker
Another matter taken up by the
board was the election Of medical
inspector for public schools for a
period of one year. the choice being
DR.. Doris Presson Kraus. The posi-
ton carries with il a salary OF $500.
DR.. Kraus will devote her fOrenoons
to school work. She will first con-
duct an examination Of pupils and
furnish a diagnosis of such cases as
are found, the same TO be sent to the
parents of such children as are found
&c be infected.
A change has also been made in the
position of supervisor Of sewing. Miss
Hunton of Newport. \. H, taking the
place of Miss katherine Cunningham,
who resigned to accept similar posi-
ton in Massachusetts,. Miss Hunton,
who was selected from a list of nine
candidates. ha had a wide experience
in her chosen profession and comes to
the Augusta school board highly
recommended,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

The following notice is being sent
cut by Major H. A. Shorey Of Bridgton
under date of Aug. 4, relative to the
1917 annual reunion Of the 18th Maine
Regimental Association members:
Dear Comrade: AS to our 1917 Re
Union, planned for Boston. week Of the
National Encampment: the responses
to my query card, addressed to all the
members, have so generally been hos
tile to attempting to make connec
tons and hold successful Re-une in
the crowded city that date. your Of
fetal board, agreeing with the ex-
pressed sentiment, deem 1t wise to
cancel the Boston date, and hold the
Re-une Sept. 18th. for a day. at some
central point in Maine. The President
suggests Bangor. and guarantees
cordial reception. But. In case there
Re any of our members going to Bos-
ton to National Encampment. Com
rade Rumney. 446 fremont. of the Ex-
ecutive Committee, with Comrade
Lieut.. w. II. Allan u. s. Navy, will
gladly receive and entertain. We can
make no arrangements as to accom-
modations, or program, presuming all
who are TO go have already made
their plans.
The secretary will at once issue cir
cular, giving substance of the so or
more letters from comrades. which UT
10 date. will be found very interesting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
FolsOm's Ice Cream

motorboat designed by John L. Hacker,
recently attained a speed OF s79 miles per
hour. II is fitted with Hyde turbine
type propeller, adding another to the long
list of Hyde equipped record breakers.
This propeller was furnished by the Hyde
Windlass Co OF Bath. Other speed rec
ord breakers with the Hyde propellers
are the Miss Minnea polls, Miss Detroit.
Baby Speed Demon II, Barnacle II. Buff
faio Enquirer and man yothers.
Because H. Frost brother OF Isadore
Frost. who took clothing valued at 500
from the clothing firm OF Frost & Frost.
Main street, Lewiston. according 10 COM
paint TO police headquarters would not
sign an affidavit. Chief Keegan Of the
Lewiston police department was unable
TO send extradition papers 10 the New
York police for the return Of Isadore.
H. Frost, the police say, received tele-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

George E. Fletcher, janitor at the
Federal building. in addition to taxing
care of the grounds about the building
and seeing to il that the flowers are
properly looked after. is also on the
side doing his bit in the way OF rais-
ing fancy cucumbers. and carrier IN
tho season cultivated a narrow strip OF
land at the base of the stone retaining
wall which runs along between the
Federal building and Masonic Temple
This strip of land he planted TO Gu
cunbers-not the ordinary kind that
we see in the markets and gardens
about town, but of the kind konwn as
Iapanese climbers. and that they Will
climb is shown by the fact that they
have already started on their upward
course. A wire netting has been
nlaced in position along the wall and
on this the cukes will climb until they
nave reached the top OF the netting.
Mr.. Fletcher already has number OF
small cukes on the vines and as they
mature rapidly and from present in
dications the cucumber crop in that
particular spot should be a good one.
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ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL

Regina Badet and Albert Sisner in
"Atonement," Brady Made Produc-
ton" Little Mary MeAlister in "Oo
Children Count" Holmes TraveIogue,
Bray Cartoon
The star Of the Coloniars program who
is offered TO the public today will be
pleasantly remembered by her work in
the Golden Lotus" shown here short
while ago and so well commented on.
Regina Radet. the vampire Of France.
will appear in "Atonement," supported
nv Albert Signer. This is Brady-made
Aim and will certainly please the fans
Of Augusta.
Lovers OF children will he pleased 70
know that little Mary McAllister, the
winsome child actress. will appear IN
1.-THE Yellow Umbrella another episode
Of the do Children COUNT" dramas
Holmes Travelosue and the Bray Car
ICONS need no introduction to our patrons.
Always interesting. IF any film fan falls
"a get enjoyment from this entertain
r,ent that is offered. kindly return II 70
,he box Office and your money VIII ne
gladly refunded Yours for the best IN
everything -Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08
MUNICIPAL COURT
Augusta Men Pay Costs for Fishing in
Closed Waters

The only business before the nu-
nicipal court Tuesday was the dispos-
al Of a case in which the charge was
an alleged violation of the FISH and
game laws Of the State Of Maine by
fishing in closed waters. Chief Game
warden Bertrand Smith was the COM
plainant and the respondents were
Frank B. stevens and DR.. D. T. Be
rube and the scene Of the alleged Vlo-
Iation of the law was a tributary 70
Fas, pond, which lies partly in Bel
grade.
1t came out at the hearing that me
RESPONDENTS admitted that they were az
the place in question. hut that Mr.,
Stevens was rowing the boat. and tha'
while Or. Bcruhe was fishing he caughf
no fish. and did not know that they
we're on closed waters. Under the CIR
cumstances the court was disposed 70
Re lenient and the case was disposed
Of by the respondents each paying the
costs of court.
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"civiIization."

A great picture is on at the Augusta
Onera House August 10 and II. 1t is
Greater than 1.-The Birth of Nation.
II tells the story of the present war
with tremendous reality ana power
II is a giant photo spectacle. more
than 10000 people and 10000 horses
we're employed in making the wonder
ful hattie scenes. and all the mechan-
i.ms Of war on land and sea and in the
s;r are displayed with the utmost real
ism.
wilson. President of the United
states, congratulated Thomas H. lnce,
the producer. on this nlagnlncen'
cinema drama The timellness OF the
subject makes it of peculiar interest
II tells the story of a great nation
bounded in the letters Of autocratic
mower and dominated by an ambitious
and INSCRIPTIONS King, who desires
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-08

the conquest and subjugation of the
entire world, plunging his country into
war.
Fast scenes and action Of titanic
proportions follow one another swiftly.
Fearful battles are fought on land and
sea-towns and villages are destroyed
with such realism that the spectator
might imagine himself in the midst of
the great conflict.
The aeroplane, the British war
. tank" and many other strange me-
chanisms of modern warfare are
shown in atcion with vividness unsur-
passed. The deadly work of the sub
marines is portrayed in all of its hor-
ribe detail. and from it one gets a far
clearer understanding of this peril of
the seas than he ever dreamed OF.
"Civilzation" points a moral and a
lesson which cannot be isnored.--Adv.