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CHAPTER XVII.
Bliqhty.

From this first-aid post. after inocu-
lating me with nntitetanus serum TO
prevent lockjaw. was put Into an am
pital behind the lines. To reach this
hospital we had to go along II road
about five miles In length. This road
wns under shell fire. for now and then
q flare would light up the sky-a tre-
mendous explosion-and then the road
seemed to tremble. We did not mind.
though no doubt some of us wished
that shell would hit us and end our
misery. Personally. / was not purticu-
lar. 1t was nothing but bump, jolt, rat
tie. and bang.
Several times the driver would turn
around and give us "Chcero. mates,
we'll soon be there" fine fellows.
those ambulance drivers. lot OF them
go West too.
We gradually drew out of the fire
zone and pulled up in front of an I'M
mense dugout. Stretcher- bearers car
ried me down number of steps and
placed me on white table in brightly
lighted room.
sergeant OF the Royal Army Med
teal corps removed my bandages and
cut OF my tunic. Then the doctor,
with his sleeves rolled up, took charge.
He winked at me and winked back.
and then he asked, How do you feel.
smashed up bit?"
answered: I'm all right. but I'd
give quid for u drink OF Bass"
He nodded to the sergeant, who dis
appeared, and I'll be dnrned II he
didn't return with glpss of ale.
could only open my mouth about a
quarter of an inch, but got away with
every drop of that ale. 1t tasted just
like Blighty. and that is heaven to
Tommy.
The doctor said something to nn or
derly. the only word I could catch was
-'chloroforn," then they put some kind
of nn arrangement over my nose and
mouth and II was me for dreamland.
When I.opened my eyes was lying
on stretcher in low wooden
building. Everywhere l looked saw
rows of Tommies on stretchers, some
dead to the world. and the rest with
fngs In their mouths.
The main topic OF their conversation
was Blighty. Nearly all had grin on
their faces. except those who didn't
lave enough face left to grin with.
arinncd with my right eye, the other
was bandaged.
Stretcher-bearers came In and be-
San to carry the Tommies outside. You
could hear the chug OF the engines in
the waiting ambulances.
was put into an ambulance with
three others and away we went for an
e;ghteen-mile ride.
was on bottom. stretcher. The
lad right across from me was smashed
up something horrible.
Right above me was man from the
Hoynl Irish rifles. while across from
Aim was n Scotchman.
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Her Limit.

Bank Cashier-This check. madam.
isn't filled in.
Madnm-Isn't what?
Bank Cashier-It has your husbands
name signed to 1t, but 1t does not state
how much money you want.
Madam-On. Is that all? Well. III
take all there ts.-Penrson's Weekly
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G.x- 2a~Ay

organdie for Bridesmaids.
Never were bridesmaids more charm.
ingly frocked than in the exquisite
organdie dresses introduced this sea-
son.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
NO DANGER TN ID
COMING HERE
CONTAGION is ABATED AND
s., ALL RESTRICTIONS ARE
REMOVED.
NO QUARANTINE ON
Liberal Is Not and Has Not Been
Guaranteed and it Is Perfectly
Safe to Come 70 Town.

r The report comes to The Democrat
that there are many who are afraid
to come to Liberal on account Of the
prevalent contagion here. The report
also says that there is rumor that
the town is under quarantine. This
is a mistake as the town has never
been quarantined. Certain restric-
tions were made several weeks ago,
but these have been lifted for more
than a week and there is absolutely
no danger in coming to town.
There is but a few scattering
cases of contagion here at the pres
ent time and these are being care
fully guarded, so if someone has
business here they may feel per-
fectly free to come and transact it.
How such reports get started is a
mystery, and it is hard on the town
to have them in circulation. When
ever you hear such report put it
down as big mistake and inform
the party circulating it that it is a
mistake. The health authorities here
are watching every chance for con-
tagion and whenever there is the
least danger they will act promptly
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
WILL HAVE RED CROSS
SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Chamber of Commerce Gathering
Material to be Sold for
Z the Red Cross.

Seward county will have a Red
Cross sale at Liberal, Saturday, June
1. The list is now being made up at
the office Of the Chamber of Com
merce by Ray Millman, Secretary.
If anyone has a chicken, a pig, a
sheep or anything that will sell, list
it with the Secretary and it will help
swell the list.
Already a large amount of proper
ty has been listed. Do your bit here,
If you cannot give money, give some
thing to sell. Sometimes hen will
bring several dollars and it will be a
good chance for you to do something.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
ROB STOUT TO
JEFFERSON BARRACKS

Rob Stout, who was called in the
draft, left for Jefferson Barracks,
near st. Louis, Tuesday morning.
Rob was employed at the Equity
COOPERATIVE Creamery where he has
worked for the past four years, and
will be greatly missed by that firm
and employees.
He was faithful, efficient and
trustworthy worker and of jolly,
happy disposition that had won for
him many friends who will greatly
miss his cheerful greetings and pleas
ant association they had enjoyed
with him during his several years of
residence in Liberal.
Such fellow as Rob will be a
great asset to Uncle Sans army and
we feel sure he will make good in the
service.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
BIG RED CROSS
MEETING MAY 20
HON. JOHN w. DAVIS OF
GREENSBURG WILL DE-
LIVER ADDRESS
MUSIC AND TALKS
In the Interest of the Red Cross
Drive Which Opens
May 20.

The big Red Cross War Fund
drive will be launched Monday, May
20, and the evening of that day a
meeting will be held at the Christian
church in this city.
Hon John W. Davis of Green's
burg has been secured to deliver the
address of the evening. The an
nouncement of the securing of Mr..
Davis gives great pleasure to the
members of the speakers committee,
as Mr.. Davis is a hard man to get
nowadays. He is being called to make
talks in the larger places in this and
adjoining states and he will have
something well worth going to hear.
There will be music by a double
male quartet and orchestra, and the
occasion is one deserving of big
crowd.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
REBEKAHS GIVE FAREWELL
FOR CLIFTON MAHONEY

A number of the Rebekahs gave
an imprompto affair honoring their
departing member, Clifton Mahoney,
Tuesday evening. All met at the j.
R. Printz home about 8 o'clock, later
going to the Odd Fellow hall where
after their meeting the Odd Fellows
with whom Clifton was meeting,
Joined them and all proceeded to
Sunnyside where a camp fire was
made and after playing games a lit
tie while an appetizing lunch was
served.
A few short talks were made, to
which Clifton in his quiet manner re-
sponded to in few brief remarks Of
farewell.
: Clifton has been faithful mem
ber and splendid worker for the
good of the Rebekah order, and his
presence will be greatly missed in
the lodge room and all other places
in which he took active part.
The best wishes of his Rebekah
friends follow him in new and great
er work for his country.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
'VICKERS TAKES
IN A PARTNER
J. II. SALLEY BUYS INTEREST
IN GRAIN AND FEED
BUSINESS.
CHANGE MADE WE'D.
Growth of Business Responsible for
Change. Salley Il an Ex-
psrienesd Man.

A business change of more than
ordinary Importance took place last
Wednesday when ]. H. Salley, who
for the past six months has been
book-keeper and assistant manager
of the C. M. Light Grain Co., Of this
city, purchased an interest in the w.
H. Vickers Elevator Company.
The new firm will be known as the
Vickers Grain and Seed Company,
and Mr.. Salley will have an active
part in the management Of the bus
mess.
Mr.. Salley came here from King
man where his parents reside. He
had spent several years in prepara-
ton for engaging in business and is
in every way qualified to handle his
end of the institution. He is an ex-
cellent young man and will be big
help to Mr.. Vickers.
Mr.. Vickers will still be actively en-
gagged in the business and there will
be no radical change from the former
business policy. Mr.. vickers has
built up big business and it is ex-
pected that with another competent
man in the firm to grow to still great
er proportions.
Mr.. Vickers and Mr.. Salley are
both too we'll known to require much
introduction to the people, and we
predict that their business will in
crease to their full expectations.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
RED CROSS MEETING AT
KISMET FRIDAY EVENING
Large Delegation Expected to Go
From Liberal

What is expected to be one Of the
largest Red Cross meetings to be. held
in the county is scheduled for Friday
night at Kismet.
Cars will be provided for all who
care to go from here and it is likely
that if the weather is nice there will
be a great crowd.
There will be talks by local speak
ers also from Liberal and it will be a
great get-together event.
Kismet is making growth and at
tanning a size that commands the ad-
miration of the people of the county
and generous recognition by the peo-
pie of Liberal.
Let's go up folks and be neigh
borly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
SENIOR CLASS PLAY, MAY ~
Will Be Given at the Majestic Thea
tire at 9 O'clock.

"Claim Allowed" is the title of the
play to be given by the Senior Glass
of the Liberal High School.
The play will be given by the men,
bers of the class at the Majestic The
atre, Wednesday evening, May %, at
9 o'clock.
Those who are to take part are
working hard and as the play is one
of especial merit there is every pos
sibility that standing room will be at
a premium.
This is the last important activity
of the Senior Glass as a body and
they deserve good house. All, ready
let's boost for the Senior class play.
The cast of character will be found
in the "ad" on another page of this
issue.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
TOOK HER LIFE
BY HANGING
ANNA A. DUNN OF NEAR
TYRONE COMMITTED
SUICIDE.
GIRL FINDS BODY
Lived Alone on a Farm and Had
Been Dead Several Days
When Found.

Anna A. Dunn, single lady Al
years of age, committed suicide at
Der home on farm five miles south
west of Tyrone some time last week.
Miss Atkins lived alone on her
farm near Tyrone. Last Friday she
called at neighboring farm to get
water, having no well at her place.
AT the time she mentioned something
about taking her life, but nothing
was thought of the matter. Tuesday
evening the family noticed that she
had not been seen since that time,
sent daughter to her home. When
the girl arrived at the Dunn place she
saw note on the door which said
that Miss Dunn would be found at
the barn. Going to the barn she
saw the lifeless body hanging from a
rafter.
IA note was found on the table
stating that all her means should be
given to the Red Cross and the allied
army. a. T. go t-.a" '.
i. DR.. Bundy, coroner of Stevens
county was called and Guy P. Bel
ford of the Liberal Undertaking Co.,
summoned. The body was taken
down and brought to the undertaking
parlors here. e ~,- .. -t
K From all appearances the body had
been hanging in the barn since Fri
day. The rope was embedded in the
flesh and the state of decomposition
would lead to this belief.
There seemed to be no reason for
3the act, other than worry over the
war. Miss Dunn was ran enthusiastic
Red Cross worker, and It is told by
Iieighbors that when the Government
requested that all surplus -four be
returned she carried sack from her
place to Tyrone and gave it up.
+. She seemed well fixed financially.
Neighbors farmed her place on
shares; she had canned fruit and
other groceries in the house, and had
a nice bunch of chickens and good
garden. We are informed that she
had some money on deposit at Ty-
rome.
g A sister in Colorado Springs has
been notified and arrangements are
being held up pending an answer
from her. -
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
Local Knights Attend
COnclave at Dodge
This City Will Be Represented At
the State Meeting of the
Knights of Templar.

The officers and members of the
Liberal Commandry Knights Temp
lar who have returned from attend
ing the 49th Annual Conclave of the
Knights Templar of Kansas, at
Dodge City, are loud in their praise
of the entertainment afforded by the
people of that city.
There were 400 Knights in the pa
rade, and two bands furnished good
music.
This is the first time a session has
been held this far west and the at
tendance from the east is gratifying.
Eastern men expressed themselves as
glad to have the opportunity of visit
ing this section of the country.
Those in attendance from Liberal
were as follows:
Officers of the Liberal Commandry
Frank G. Boles, ]. G. Ault, War
rem Zimmerman, VIM. Atkins, w. E.
Wilson.
Knights-R. E. Summers, Frank
Summers, Ralph Colvin, A. o. Ed
monds, P. S. Clymer, Carson Wright,
W. G. Stewart.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
Class Sermon by
Rev. Paul J. Gates
Will Be Held AT the Christian Church
Sunday, May II.

The sermon to be preached to the
graduating class of the Liberal High
School will be by Rev. Paul j. Gates
of the Baptist church, Sunday even
ing, May 10, at $3.50 at the Christian
church.
The program for the accompany
ing exercises follows:
Piano Prelude-"Romance In A"
...................~........ .Vira Knisely
Entry of Class.
Invocation... Rev. Paul J. Gates
Song-"Come where the Lilies
Bloom" Girls Chorus
Scripture Lesson. -. Proverbs 6:1-15
Song-"O, Worship the King"
Vocal Duet. Misses Meyer and Henry
Solo-"One Fleeing Hour.
..............................Sara j. Salley
Class Sermon-"The Gospel of
Hard Work A Rev. Paul j. Gates
Song-Selected ted.......Girls Chorus
Benediction.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
BEANS TO BE GIVEN
TO NEEDY PERSONS

The Vickers Grain and Seed COM
pany has a quantity Of cracked beans
which they will be glad to give to
needy persons. These are in every
way as good for food as the whole
beans, but are taken out by the
cleaner. They have been thoroughly
cleaned and are in the best of shape.
Mr.. Vickers says that anyone who
needs any of them will be supplied
if they will call and make their
wants known.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
RECEPTION FOR PASTOR AND
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

The members of the Methodist
church rendered their pastor and
family and their district superinten-
dent Henry and family reception of
welcome last Friday evening at the
church. ]. N. Evans gave the ad-
dress of welcome which was followed
with a splendid program, of readings
and music. At the conclusion of the
program delicious refreshments were
served at the Annex.
| A goodly, number was in attend
ance to welcome these new workers
into our midst. 'f'p.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
SPECIAL SERVICE AT
THE METHODIST CHURCH

The services at the M. E. church
Sunday morning were especially in
teresting. In keeping with Mothers
Day the pastor, Rev. Wilkinson, de-
livered splendid sermon about
Mother"
The Mems Class of the Sunday
school, which numbered 66, acted as
the choir and furnished some pleas
ing selections appropriate to the oc-
casion.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
ANOTHER LIBERAL BOY
REACHES FRANCE SAFELY

Corporal Vernie o. Lynn sends a
card to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. H. Lynn of this city which reads:
"The ship on which I sailed has
arrived safely overseas"
Corp. Vernie o. Lynn,
Co. C. Am. Exp. Forces.
Young Lynn enlisted about August
5th last year at Great Bend, where
his parents were living at that time,
having since removed to Liberal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
The Red Cross
War Fund Drive
Country Drive to Start May FL; the
City Drive May 20.

Everything is in readines for the
Red Cross War Fund Drive in Sew.
ard county. The drive will be start.
ed May 21 and the City drive May
23. Captains have been appointed
for the different districts as follows
Where there are two or more
names the extra names are the help
ers. Where there is only one name
the assistant has not been selected
W. V. Griffith, Capt.
E. B. Thompson.
R. E. Hamilton.
J. A. Guillam.
D. X. Baty:.
A. F. German.
H. A. Gaskill.
J. w. Timberlake.
J. W. Rosson.
C. A. Brown.
J. Kapp.
E. j. Kindschi.
10 Wade Holt.
A. P. Sanford.
C. r. Commons.
o. E. Edmonds.
Warren Zimmerman.
E. E. McReynolds.
Harry Olds.
T. B. Moore.
B. d. Creek.
F. G. Boles.
M. H. Scandrett.
Ralph Groves.
Bert Dubois.
Harlow Emrie.
Ed. Smith.
Vern Light.
H. Hobble.
Ralph Summers.
w. C. Stout.
E. Hirn.
Chas. Molter.
Sam Dodd.
E. j. Stutzman.
Joe Bryson.
J. B. Wood.
C. o. Feese.
Paul Light.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16

Mrs. Clyde Sacket returned from
Kansas City Monday where she had
taken her year old son, Gerald, for
an operation for mastoid, which he
underwent Saturday at the Rosedale
hospital.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16

Mrs. ]. W. Couch who has spent
a few months with her daughter Mrs.
A. H. Wooten and family returned to
her home in Hannibal, Missouri, Tues
day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
THERE is NO ARGUMENT!
By ]. L. Johnston, Chairman Second War Fund Cam
paign, American Red Cross, S. w. Dvision)

Time DeH as food must be conserved if our anbi-
tOnS for quick Dictory to be realized.
Conserve the time of lDho appeal to you for
subscription for the Second Red Cross War Fund. Be
ready to say 81 ip When the solicitor calls upon you
He is busy you and is giving his time to the Red
Cross and his money too but asks you only for the
money.
There is neither reason time for debating oper
the wiSdom of giving to the Red Cross. If there is any
argument, it should be not What shall gipe?' but
what is the MOST / giDe?' Haze this argument
with yourself BEFORE the solicitor calls.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16

Miss Eunice 'Fincher and Miss Ha-
eel Frysinger returned from visit
with friends in Hutchinson, Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16

Piano Prelude-"For Thee.
......................... .Vira Knisely
Invocation. Rev. Wilkinson
Piano Solo-"Evening Star" ........
............................ Ruth Anthony
Vocal Solo-"Down in the Deep"
Mart Baker
Violin Solo ...,........ Mrs. Ebersole
Vocal Solo-"One Spring Morn
ing. "..............................M Miss Meyer
Address to Class DIR. w. L. Burdick
Piano Duet March Sonnelle"...
.Leona Ryan and Orlo Rolo
Presentation of Diplomas.
The following are the graduates of
1918:
Thelma Heating, Harvey L. Burns,
Osa Marie Freeman, j. Sam Woods,
Nina L. McCorkle, Harold R. Bragg,
Elsie N. Harrison, Carl G. Schneider,
Winona L. Day, Harley X. Burns,
Effie Mae Farmer, Orlo M. Rolo, Ma
bel F. Burt, Donald Thompson, Mar
garet McGrew, Loyal F. Patten, Le-
lah E. Dunlap, B. Zack Woods, Pau
line Hancock, John B. Wooten, Clara
B. Evans, Foster o. Bragg, Helen l,
Finley, Mart Baker, Ola Farmer,
Louise S. Lemert, Blanche X. Brown,
John L. Heaton, Ruth L. Anthony,
Edgar F. Baker.
Class fiowers-White and Red.
Glass colors-Blue and Gold.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16

: EXERCISES
LIBERAL HIGH SCHOOL WILL
GRADUATE LARGE NUMBER
THIS YEAR.
THIRTY IN CLASS
W. L. Burdick Will Give the Address
at the Christian Church Next
... Thursday Evening.

Invitations are out for the gradua-
ting exercises Of the Liberal High
School, which will be at the Christ
ian church Thursday evening, May
30.
The class consists of 80 members
and is one of the largest in the his
tory of the school.
The program follows:
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Satterly of
Hooker visited Mrs. Satterly's moth
er, Mrs. O'Roke, Monday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16

Mrs. Mark Perrin left for Dodge
City to visit with her sister, Satur-
day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16

Mrs. J. W. Sutton returned to her
home in Ober, New Mexico, Tues
day after few weeks visit with her
sister, Mrs. D. j. Martin.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16

Elmer Huber of Tyrone was bus
mess visitor in the city Monday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16

j. d. Hill left for Eldorado, Kan
sas, Tuesday to transact business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
Committee Meeting

The executive Committee held a
meeting a few days later and in
working out plan for financing the
war work in accordance with the
vote of the organization, decided to
double the dues. This fund will be
used to finance the different activi-
ties that are not provided for. This
has been done by individuals before,
and it is not right. We are glad the
organization has taken this work in
hand.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-16
Liberal Chamber of
Commerce Election
To Finance War Work. Dues Have
Been Raised and Expendi-
ture Is Authorized.

The Liberal Chamber of Commerce
met on May 10 to elect afficers for
the coming year. There were few
changes made in the list, the places
of those who have left having been
filled. At the present time the off,
GERS are:
President, H. D. Magruder.,
{. Vice President, j., N. Evans.
Treasurer, e. F. Fuest.
The executive board is composed
of John w. Baughman, C. E. Woods,
C. M. Light, R. E. Summers and F..
G. Boles.
A committee was appointed to in
vestigate plans for securing harvest
help. It was the sense Of the meet
ing that the business places be placed
in the hands of the women folks and
that the men go to the fields. The
committee made to handle this work
is C. w. Brown, B. D. Creek and j.
N. Evans. '."'
Upon motion the pool halls were
requested to remain closed during
the harvest period.
Upon motion of C. R. Commons it
was decided to get line on the loaf
ers and see that they work during
harvest or leave town never to re-
turn.
The meeting was full Of activity
and was like old times. We should
have meetings regularly and thresh
out the matters that are of import
ance to the town and county and in
ject new life into the organization.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-28
Increase IN BANKING
WEALTH Of OREGON
Total Deposits Amount To
Over $4O,OOO,oOO More
M Than Last Year.

Big increases in the banking wealth
Of Oregon are shown by the syatcncnt
issued yesterday afternoon by Will H.,
Bennett, superintendent ofbanks His
statement is based on the report of
the banks at the close Of business on
November /.
"It is very gratifying" he says ITO
note the substantial increase in the
banking resources Of Oregon during the
past year, as indicated by the follow
ing comparisons.
NTotal resources show an increase OF
$40, ,6l0, 1879. Total deposits an in
crease Of $5,047, ,613.57. These increases
are even more remarkable when we
consider that two liberty loan boad
issues weref loated during this time
The total deposits show an increase
since August 81, 1918, of $29,455,2S5.
PAD
Total deposits in the banks Of the
state amount to $225,3S1, ,703 while the
total resources of the banks is $685.
0S6,256, which is an increase Of $4O,-
610,787 over year ago.