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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
Child Hit BY AutOist

Dale Scott, the young son of
Mr.. and Mrs. N, J. Scoot, was
knocked down and run over by
an unknown autoist in front of
the Telephone office Monday
evening about $50 O'Clock as he
was returning from the bakery.
The driver did not stop his car
after hitting the child and was
travelling at a terrific speed with
out any lights. He escaped from
the scene before anyone arrived.
Driving cars at night without
lights and many times with chill
dren at the steering wheel in
Lordsburg must stop. The Of
ficers are going to see that the
law is enforced. If some action
is not taken soon there will be
fatalities. The young Scott boy
is not seriously injured but it is
miraculous that he escaped death.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
MORE NEW MEXICO LAND DIES.
IGNATED BY DEPARTMENT
UNDER STOCK RAISING
ACT.

Secretary of Interior Lane announ-
ces the third and fourth designations
under the stock-raising homestead
act of lands in New Mexico. The
lands affected are situated in the
east-eentral part of the State in the
eastern portion of Chaves county and
including a portion of the Roswell
land district. These lands were re-
Gently examined in the field by re-
personalities of the Geological Sur
vey and the Bureau of Plant Indus
try who found that they were chiefly
valuable for grazing and raising of
forage crops. The total area desig-
mated is about sos 600 acres. of which
approximately 25O,000 acres are vac
ant public lands. The remaining
255,OO0 acres are already covered by
about 450 applications to make entry
under the act.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
HAT SALE DRAWS BIG CROWD

The Spring opening of the millin-
'ry department Of the Roberts and
Leahy Mercantile Company on Satur-
day was big success. Carnations
werc given away as souvenirs and to
oacht hat purchaser a bunch Of vio-
lets vas given. A huge assortment
of the latest Spring styles in mil
linery was shown and continued 70
De an attraction all during the week.
Thes Eagle Drug Mercantile Com
1any also did fine business on their
Saturday and Friday specials in the
Grocery department. The specials on
potatoes and apples were taken adj
vantage Of by large numbers and the
'enten offerings in the grocery de-
partment proved to be big drawing
card.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
"Over the Top" is Beng
Published
Western Liberal Secures Rights
to Publish Empey's Biggest
War Story Of the Year

"Over the Top" by Sergeant Ar
thur Guy Empey, is the new serial
story being run in the Western Lib
eral, beginning with this issue.
The Western Liberal considers
itself to be very fortunate in secur-
ing this story Of the adventures of
an American who joined the British
army and went "over the top" be-
ing wounded and sent back to the
United States, where he has written
his adventures in the best book of
the year. The sales of cover the
Top" are over q million copies.
The Western Liberal secures the
right to publish this famous book and
trusts that it's readers will not miss
noe installment. Every chapter is
complete and you can read one page
as we publish it without reading the
entire book and still follow the story.
We are confident, though, that you
will read every chapter if you read
IL first.
"The Real Man." our last story,
will be completed in the next issue.
After this we will resume cover the
Top"
The El Paso Morning Times on
Sunday runs articles by Sergeant
Empey, but they are not the same as
over the Top" The Western Lib
eral is publishing the original story.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
Slick Burglars Caught

Two slick Mexican crooks were
rounded up by Constable Oscar
Allen the last of the week. The
MeXicaBs had been here several
days and robberies had occurred
at the Hardin House and at Mrs.
Cooper's rooming house. When
apprehended here no trace of
stolen property could be found
so the constable let the men go.
He then telephoned the sheriff
at Clifton, Arizona, that the men
were Coming that way. They
were arrested, the stolen goods
found and Constable Allen went
to Clifton bringing the men
heres They are now in Jail
awaiting trial. The loot, con-
sisting of revolvers, a watch, a
diamond and other articles, was
Recovered.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
INVEST IN WAR SAVING CERT
FICATES.

Cut out useless and Unnecessary ex-
penditures. Invest your savings in
Baby Bonds and HELP WIN THE
WAR. By so doing you will accom-
plish FOUR THINGS.
l. You will release the materials
which you would otherwise purchase,
for the GREAT NEED of the govern
ment.
2. You will release, FOR THE SER
VICE OF THE GOVERNMENT, the
labor which would otherwise be used
to manufacture and market your
purchases.
3. You will LOAN YOUR MONEY
TO YOUR GOVERNMENT with
which to buy materials and hire labor
for its great military necessities.
a. You will lay up "nest egg"
of reserve against a "rainy day.,
THE PERIOD OF ECONOMIC NE
CESSITY which will face you at the
end of the war.
A thrift stamp day will keep the
Kaiser away.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
War Savings Page Is
Donated by Citizens
Turn to Page Three---A WIS. S.
Message from W. F. Ritter
and N. Q. Hardin

In the furtherance of the War Saw
ings and Thrift Stmaps sales in
southern Grant county, NJ. Q. Hardin,
postmaster of this city, and w. +.
Ritter, well known business man, CON
tribute a full page advertisement on
page three Of this weeks Western
Liberal.
This is one of the most attractive
pages issued to advertise the War
Savings Stamps and it is hoped every
reader will turn to this page and
read it thoroughly. A coupon is also
given at the bottom of the page for
the purchasing Of War Savings
Stamps.
From time to time other business
men in Lordsburg will donate adver-
tising space to the government for
the sale of these stamps and then
the Third Liberty Loan.
The donation of this advertising is
purely a patriotic movement and one
in which Lordsburg will not be found
wanting.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
PRIZES OFFEKEB~R0R
COPY TO ADVERTIZE
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN

San Francisco, Cal.-Prizes for adj
yertising copy to be used in connec-
tion with the advertising on the third
Liberty Loan have been announced
by the Liberty Loan general publicity
committee. Eight full page adver-
tisements for newspapers are wanted
and $25 will be given the author Of
each of the eight ads accepted.
The contest is limited to the seven
states of the twelfth federal reserve
district.
All copy must be sent to the Jury
of Awards, Liberty Loan Committee,
43O California street, before March 4.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
Catholic Church

Next Sunday at 1890 High
Mass and sermon, afterward
Benediction. At 2 p. m. Chris
tian instruction for the children
Sunday SCHOOL,. At 1880 p. m.
Devotion of the Way of the Cross.
in English.
At 1880 Friday evening Devo-
tion of the Way of the Cross, in
Spanish.
Mass on week days at 8 a. m.
Next Friday fast and abstin-
ence day.
Soon after Easter will be the
first Holy Communion of the chill
dren, and therefore, all Catholic
children over z years old are
obliged to attend the special in
struction faithfully and regu-
larly.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
Business Men in W. S.
S. Sales Contest
Teams will Work for Sale Of
War Saving Stamps in
Southern Grant County

At called meeting the last of the
week of the Chamber of Commerce
a big drive for the sale of $4,000 in
War and Thrift Stamps in southern
Grant county was begun. The club
will be divided into two sides, with
Messrs. Castleman and Bush as cap
tains. The side selling the most
stamps in lots of $500 or over will
be treated to luncheon or pay some
other penalty to the winning side.
The two sides were chosen this
week and each member notified by
the captains. This will likely result
in red hot campaign and the $70,-
10000 quota for this section should
be raised by the end of the year.
This contest, however, closes on April
first
The Chamber of Commerce also
agreed to give a prize I'm the form
of banner or individual medals to
the children in the winning room of
the w. S. S. contest being launched
by Professor Gordy at the public
schools. The Chamber of Commerce
will award a similar prize at the
Valedon (85 mine) school.
The local business men are i'm the
ring to win. The $4,000 must be
subscribed. Every man, woman and
child must work for the ultimate sue
cess of this plan. Every w. S. S.
purchased is a dent in the kaiser's
helmet. Do your dents.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
Much County Road Improvement

Over $3.50 was spent upon
the roads of Grant county during
The year from December /, 1916,
to December l, 1917, according
to a report filed with the county
commissioners by County High
way Superintendent Charles h.
Johnson. In this vicinity the fol-
lowing amounts were spent:
Tyrone to Red Rock, 81, ,299. 76.
Tyrone to LOrdsburg, 81. SIS. 70.
White Tail Bridge, 40 feet
long, $547.37.
Lordsburg to Duncan (bridge)
40 feet long, 1898. 20.
Separ to Lordsburg, (bridge)
80 feet long, $431.31.
Separ to Cow Springs, $l15. 70.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
HERIFF MAKING
CHANGES IN DEPUTIES

Sheriff Frank Shriver has beer
making tour of the county servinl
notices on jurymen for the comir
term Of court and incidentally ma
ing a number Of changes in deputi S
At Rodeo he rescinded the con.
missions Of Robert Putnam and Cli.
yer Olds. Mr.. Shriver states a a
representative Of the Western Lib ral
that he would not make a persd ha
appointment at RodeO, but thatf he
would act on the recommendation OF
the people of that community. Mr.
Putnam will likely be placed in an
other district by the sheriff's ofiide.
At Tyrone two commissions of
deputies were surrendered upon ac.
tion of the sheriff ,One being the bm-
mission of Mr.. Stinson.
In Lordsburg, Lee Wright has cen
deputized by Sheriff Shriver. 4 y a
Western Liberal man, Mr.. Shrl lver
said: 81 have placed Mr.. Wrt tght
here to clean up the town and be-
lieve he is capable of doing it, |
will see that he is properly paid /
have to pay him out of my d vn
pocket"
Both Mr.. Wright and Constable
Allen now carry the keys to the lotal
jail, Mr.. Allen serving in this p4e-
cinct as constable and Mr.. Wright Is
under-sheriff.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
MADAME PETROVA NEXT
THURSDAY NIGHT

Madame Petrova in Bridges
Burned" will be the attraction at the
Star theatre Thursday night, March
9Th on the Metro program. Mana
ger Briel is very fortunate in secur-
IND this wonderful picture with the
famous actress, Madame Petrova.
Thf films are being brought here at
nos little expense and the prices viii
remain the same as the usual Thurs
flag night attractions.
Those enjoying a high class drama
win good acting should not miss this
feature.
Vengeance and the Woman" con-
tinpes TO pack the house for two
shows on Saturday night.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
N the Justice Court

Jimmie Hughes was fined fifty
dollars pnd costs, pleading guilty
to a charge of carrying a revol-
yer. He was arrested Saturday
night by Deputy Sheriff Lee
Wright M. Q. Hardin repre-
sented the defendant in court.
Two vagrancy charges were
heard Monday. One man was
fined and the other case was dis
missed, the defendant leaving
town.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
MRS. KELLY DIES AT PUEBLO

Mrs. J. J. Kelly, wife of the grand
state lecturer of the Masonic lodge,
and well known in this city, died last
Thursday in the c. f. and l. hospital
at Pueblo, Colorado Interment was
made at Silver City, Sunday after
noon, Mrs. Kelly had many friends
in this city who mourn the loss Of a
good friend. Deepest sympathy is
extended Mr.. Kelly and the two sons,
Mason and Harry, 0y whom she is
survived
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
LORDSBURG GETS
WORTHY PUBLICITY

In the Ell Paso Times and other
papers throughout the southwest
Lordsburg received publicity this
week on its campaign for the sale of
War Savings Stamps. The big drive,
however, is just starting and Lords
burg should have some better news
to give out soon.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01

A birthday surprise party was
terdered Rev. Roberts last Wed.
nesday evening at the Christian
church parsonage by members of
the church and friends. A very
pleasant social evening was spent
and light refreshments served.
The pastor was blindfolded and
a silver Offering rendered netting
quite a few lOllars. The pastor
desires to thank those who re-
memberel him in this delightful
affair and for their evidences of
kindness and confidence.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
PAYS SOME INCOME TAX.

There is one local business man
who paid to the income tax collector
here last week over two thousand
dollars in tax and he paid it cheer
fully. He will likely pay twice the
amount of any other individual in this
community. Very few people thought
Lordsburg had any individual here
who would pay up to $4,000 in income
tax.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
Court Begins Monday

The longest and likewise the
busiest term of court held in
years, is in prospect with the
opening of the March session of
the district court for Grant coun-
ty next Monday morning at the
court house.
Ten killings, which have oc-
CURED since the last session of
the grand jury in September,
1917 will be considered by the
grand jury, besides a large num-
Der of other offenses.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
GATHERING EVIDENCE ON
SCHRIMPSHER MURDER

District Attorney j. S. Vaught,
former Sheriff H. J. McGrath, f. l..
Cox, Attorney C. C. Royal and f. p.
Crawford were in Hachita the first
of the week taking photographs,
making measurements and gathering
data to be used in the trial of the
Parks brothers, charged with the
murder Of Deputy "Red" Schrimpser,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
COMING

DR.. Schell, the well known op-
tometrist and optician of Tucson,
will be at the Vendome Hotel
on his regular visit on Monday
of next week (4th) and remain
until Tuesday noon only. If you
need glasses, call on him for ex-
pert service. Special attention
to children's eyes.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01

1t is cold somewhere in France, yes,
doubly cold in the trenches How
good those knitted sweaters, helmets
and other warm garments feel from
home. Those soft wooden socks on
4 fellows cold feet surely do add a
bit of comfort.
But Sammie needs more socks, more
helmets, more sweaters, if we are to
Keep him warm this winter. Then.
90, they wear out quickly in the
trenches and the number of our men
m France is constantly increasing,
iespite the watchfulness of the sub
marine. The Red Cross has yarn and
needles on hand. More knitters arc
needed.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
FIRE DESTROYS LANDMARK.

On last ThursdaS. night the old Jas.
Sterling house, north Of the X. of p.
Hall, was destroyed by fire of un-
known origin. No one was living in
the place at the time. w. +. Ritter
is the owner Of the property.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
PRAISED ON GETTING
"OVER THE top

The Western Liberal has already
reviewed number Of constituents Oh
securing "Over the Top" the biggest
seller and one of the best books of
the year. Cards advertising this
serial have been sent out by the
Western Liberal and we believe
everyone in southern Grant county
should know now that we are begin
ming this wonderful story by a won
derful writer.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
COUNTY.WIpE IN GRANT

County is the Red Cross organ
ization in Grant county now, the name
having been changed from the Silver
City chapter to the Grant County
chapter. The society began the month
IF January with a balance of $27422;
deposits received, 81 1,556.0S; total for
month, $l,83l.2O. Knitted and hospital
garments to the value of $4,000 were
made in January. Disbursements to-
tailed S61S96.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
MAN KILLED BY WIFE
WELL KNOWN HERE

RAY" II. Case, of Santa Fe, N. NJ.
and formerly of Deming, N. M, who
was shot and killed last Thursday
afternoon by his wife, who pleads
selt-detense, was well known in this
city. Mr.. Case was in the land busi-
ness, selling script, and several years
ago making state selections. He had
a number Of friends in this city.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
Notes From the Draft

Only one local man is included
in the call for the last Is per
cent of the county quota on the
FIRST uraft. Edgar CuretOn was
that man, The date for leaving
Silver City is Sunday.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
Council Meeting Monday

The regular meeting of the
city council will be held on Mon
day evening at the Offices of
Morningstar & Mitchell.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
Activities Of the Red
Cross Branch
LOrdsburg and VaIedOm Red
Cross Work and What the
Members are Doing
A NOTE FROM FRANCE

The soX that you have knit for me
dear heart,
Look like string of battle flags to
me.
Each knot knit,
A string of purls,
Would that they fit
My hosiery
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
BALLASTING FROM
STEMS TO STRAUSS

The Southern Pacific Railroad Com
pany is ballasting the road from
Separ to Strauss, at the top of the
hill out of Ell Paso.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01
Don't Forget These Red Cross
Dates

Red Cross sewing days every
Wednesday and Saturday after
noon.
Regular meeting the last Sat
urday of each month.
Carnival March 18th at K. of
p, Hall.
Junior Parcel Post Sale March.
26th.
EVERYONE ALWAYS VEL
COME.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01

H. j. McGrath was here sew
eral days this week attending to
business interests and greeting
his many friends.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01

WHERE ARE THE LOCALS: Be-
sides being on the back page you will
find these items on page 5 on the in
side. Also other important news
items.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01

Mrs. w. H. Small sent to the
Silver City chapter this week 20
knitted sweaters, 2 scarfs, 2 he'll
NETS and 4 pair of wristlets. The
Scott Garage is thanked for de-
llvering the Red Cross shipments
without charge.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01

GARDEN SEEDS Ferry line
of the best garden seeds. New
onion sets. The Roberts q Leahy
Mercantile Company.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01

Jack Hather was in Ell Paso
this week to take the examina-
ton for enteMng the engineering
corps of either the American or
the British army. He will re,
turn home today. -
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Allen at the DeMoss Hospital on
Thursday, February 2lst, a 8 1-2
pound daughter. Both mother
and little one are doing nicely.
1t is needless to add that father
is proud and happy, stayed sober
as usual and passed the cigars.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01

John Robson is in Ell Paso this
week on business.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. c. H.
Wasson Wednesday, February
9th, a daughter.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01

There will be meeting of the
Woman's Club at Mr.. CIocker's
home on Monday afternoon.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01

The First National Bank and
the Lordsburg State Bank will
be the donors of the w. S. S. ad-
yertisement in our next issue.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-01

Subscribe for The Liberal.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-26

Both you and the government can not use the same labor and materials.
 Buy W. s. s.
 Remember that when President Wilson designated June 2S as Ma tional War Savings Day and called upon the entire population to save and to buy War Savings Stamps with their savings, he was pointing out a way in which everyone could help win the war.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-26
RED CROSS NOTES

The following ladies worked yester- day at the Red Cross work room
 Mrs. Jno. A. Davis, captain; Miss Laura Ward, E. Y. Blakely, D. E. Cummings, Theo. Elgin, Georgia Wren, Vance Trigg, Peachy, Sam O. Logan, L. E. Roberts, E. Mautz, Sid Gentry, Nat Martin, J. C. Williams Dan Pittman, Wick Scott, Nancy Will son, Ethel Darlington.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-26
TO ICE CONSUMERS

There have been a great many com- plaints made to me about short weights in ice deliveries. I am un- able to take any action where the complaints are not borne out by sworn statement Therefore I sug- gest that you supply yourselves with scales or demand that the ice be weighed in your presence. Then if it is short of that amount for which col lection was made either in cash or coupons, you file with me the state ment cf facts properly sworn to; will then proceed against the vio- | lators.
 There exists an apparent ice short age in Prescott, and everything must be done so as to economize on ice so that everyone who desires ice may have their share. To this end l re- quest that everyone have their ice tank or ice box ready when the ice man makes his calls so as not to de- tain him. Every minute wasted is ice wasted. I find it is possible to save about one ton of ice per day that IS melted while the iceman is making hls deliveries; either this care must be taken or the ice wagons must be taken off in order to save this wastage. Some have suggested to not sell ice to country people. This is unfair; they are entitled to ice same as any one, so long as it is not wasted. We must all meet this condition alike. feel quite sure of the support of the good people of Prescott in this matter Let us all do our part and if we find some one who persists in doing the hog act, he will then be properly and promptly dealt with. Let the rule or reason prevail. S. R. Young. County Food Administrator Buy W. S. s. Fourth Grade War Savings-An members of the Fourth grade War 
 Savings Society please telephone ] Florence Logan amount of stamps purchased since the closing of school Carleton McRae. Pres.
 Buy W. S. s. WANTED 1000 cords Hickory Handle bolts cut 40 inches long, de- livered on railroad. inspected and paid for at point of loading for prices' Address Smithton Handle WorKs, Smithton, Ark. o-ifmN
 Buy W. s. s. A dead War Savings Society IS broken gun, a deserting soldier blasted trench. Keep yours aiiVe-
 all the time.
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