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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-06-26

met, were down to the river fishing
Wednesday. The bunch caught sew
eral fish, and had a fish fry on the
banks of the river. All had lovely
time, and want to go again soon, be-
fore the fish are all gone.
Edgar Thompson and family took
Sunday dinner at the D. R. Snyder
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Kirk have
been ailing the last few days of some
thing like LaGrippe.
The following members were pres
emit at a Junior Yank and Camp Fire
girls party, given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. C. Jones, Saturday af-
ternoon, Ice cream and cake were
served: Lucille Mooney of Forgan,
Okla; Ralph, Ruth and Lulu Hess,
Doris Mutt, Denzel Hobbs, Floyd
Massoni, Virgie Thornsberry, Marga-
ret Nelson, Thelma and Kenneth
holland, Matey Watts, Della and
Chas. Smith, Oliver and Pauline
Brown and Cardy Jones.
Mrs. Mary Elliott of Kansas City
came in Thursday to stay during the
hot weather, and to look after her
land interests also. Mrs. Elliott
owns farm northwest of town.
A. L. Lights threshing machine is
here, unloaded, set up and ready for
work as soon as the wheat is ready.
Joe Kirk and family of Iowa was
here and visited with their cousin,
T. NJ. Kirk and family from Friday
to Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Olson were Satur-
day visitors in Liberal.
E. E. McReynolds drove to Monte
yuma Sunday afternoon to bring
home his wife and son who had been
visiting there for the last week.
NJ. Olson is on the sick list the
last few hot days. Hope to see him
out soon.
A bunch of the members of the
Ladies Aid served lunch at the Christ
Buchfnk sale Tuesday.
There have been several very large
oil-burner engines pass thru on the
Rock Island, going on thru to Cali
fornia. They are certainly an I'M
proyement over some of the smaller
coal ones.
Wesley Weide is quite sick at the
ranch west of town with humps.
His mother had to leave him Tuesday
morning to go home and care for
the rest of the family.
Mrs. Beeler Burr has been on the
sick list for few days.
Mrs. Pat Stockton spent the day
with Mrs. N. G. Moody Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-06-26
KiSmet Items

James Handy, who has served bet
ter than a year in France, saw and
experienced some very hard fighting
came home from camp Wednesday
He is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. A
Handy, who live on the Massoni and
Bayha ranch on the river. His folks
gave a big dinner and invited many
of his friends in Sunday.
Mrs. Hubert of Plains, mother of
G. A. Bayha, has been very sick with
painters poison the last few days
Mrs. Hubert had been cleaning
house and repainting when she was
taken i'll. Mrs. G. A. Bayho and son
have been staying and caring for
her.
Archie Burris, returned soldier
from France, together with some two
or three other soldiers, gave some
interesting talks at the church Satur-
day evening. Altho Mr.. Burris is a
colored man, he told the people some
interesting experiences, also some of
the facts about the country in gen
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Kirk were in
Plains Monday.
A nice line of silks vbgkqjjjjjgg
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Mcclure
are expected home some time this
week. Raymond has taken a course
in the X. C. Auto School.
H. D. Massoni left Sunday for
Wichita to purchase more repairs for
his separator to be ready for thresh-
ing
Earl Lepper and family of Meade
took Sunday dinner at the H. D. Mas
soni home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-06-26
First published June IL, 1919
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office at Dodge City,
Kansas, June 8, 1919.


Notice is hereby given that Dora
Howell of Kismet, Kansas, who, on
November 2, 1914, made Homestead
Application, Serial No. 012147, for
Lot 2, So NEA, Sec. /, T. 81 s.,
R. 81 W., and Lot 5, Section g.,
Township 81 S., Range 80 w., 9Th
Principal Meridian, has filed notice
of intention to make Final Three
Year Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before the
Probate Judge of Seward County,
Kansas, at Liberal, Kansas, on the
26th day of July, 1919.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Edward A. Louthan, of Kismet, Kan
sas; Alvin Simonson, of Kismet, Kan
sas; John N. Kneeland, of Arkalon,
Kansas; George A. Nicholson, of
Plains, Kansas.
Not coal land.
R. R. WILSON,
Ats Register.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-06-26
First published May 20, 1919
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior,
IT & Land Office at Dodge CITY,
Kansas, May oath, 1919.

Kansas, May Z4th, 1919.
Notice is hereby given that Nellie
Cohn, heir of Charles R. Draper, de-
ceased, of Liberal, Kansas, who, on
June 26th, 1915, made Additional
Homestead Application, Serial No.
012372, for SWA, Section II,
Township 81 S, Range 81 W., 9th
Principal Meridian, has filed notice
of intention to make Final Three
Year Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before the
Probate Judge of Seward County,
Kansas, at Liberal, Kansas, on the
5th day of July, 1919.
Claimant names as witnesses
Alonzo White of Kismet, Kansas
John A. Kneeland, of Kismet, Kan
sas; George E. Howell, of Kismet,
Kansas; Glenn Wright, Of Plains
Kansas.
Not coal land.
2. R. WILSON,
Register.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-06-26

FOR SALE-Close-in residence; 8
rooms, 2 lots, 2 blocks from post
office. One of the best locations in
town. Terms on part. See J. H.
Fizer at ice plant. 4tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-06-26

TAKEN UP-One four-year-old
bald-faced sorrel mare, at my place
l mile north, east of Liberal, Kan
sas. Call or address Gus Grimsley,
Liberal, Kansas, Route B. 52tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-06-26

Why spend your money for new Panama when you
can have that old one fixed up SO it hardly be told
from new?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-27

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New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
TO WELCOME SONS
Swedish Church and Lodge Commit tees Will Discuss Plans at Pre1imi- nary Meeting Tonight

A preliminary meeting for the or ganizatiOn of a committee will be held tonight in Vega hall at o'clock With the representatives of all local SWed- ish churches for the purpose Of ot1- cially welcoming the some 400 SWed- ish young men of this city who went into the service. A committee chair man and secretary will be elected, ana plans for the nature of the welcome will be discussed and decided upon.
 The committees to represent the So- cieties and churches were appointed several months ago but because ot the fact that all the men who went into the service had not arrived back In the city and the fact that the munich pal celebration was being planned, the committee deferred acton on their separate celebration until now. If the instructions given the commit tees of a number of the societies are carried out one of the biggest events in the city's official welcome of it's sons will be planned. The response ot the Swedish residents of the city to the call of the colors was an eager one, and their churches and lodges are anN- ious that they be given fitting re- coDtiQn.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
DEATH CLAIMS
 AGED RESIDENT
Mrs. Lettie P. Keith Has Been Mem- Der of Baptist Church For
 Over 50 Years,

Mrs. Lettie P. Keith, one of the most prominent residents in the west side of the city, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William G. Burg of 503 North Burritt street, following a lengthy illness Mrs. Keith was "A years of age and was one of the oldest members of the First Baptist church. She took an active part in all church affairs for over 50 years, but recently, owing to her poor health she did not participate in many of the church doings.
 Mrs. Keith was the widow of the late Dewitt c. Keith and is survived by her daughter, Mrs. William G. Burg, and granddaughter Miss Edna M. Burg. The funeral will be held tom orrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence. The services will be private. Rev. William Ross, pas tor of the First Baptist church, will
 Officiate and interme emt will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
BOYS CLUB ACTIVITIES.

A clay molding class will begin Tuesday evening at 7:30 D. m. sharp Troop No. Boy Scouts will have their meeting Wednesday evening" There will be @ special meeting of the volunteer workers. Moving pictures will be shown Thursday evening for ali club members and parents. Friday evening will be the organization of the minstrel troupe and on Saturday evening, will take place the Boys club police court. Anyone havin g magazines or records that they wish to dispose of please call Boys club, Tel. 1471-5.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
BLAME PROHIBITION
 FOR FEWER ARRESTS
East Haddam Jail Found Deserted When Visited By Local Of-
 fcer Yesterday.

That the prohibition mendment has caused fewer arrests during the past several months is evidenced by that fact that there have been only a few sent away to do time in the Hartford County jail A report re- ceived from the jail authorities shows that the arrests in Hartford County have been fewer and the cause of this is attributed to the prohibition act
 During the past several months the New Britain court has sentenced but few to the county jail. However, there have been numerous arrests, but parties being arrested either have been acquitted of heir charge or else paid the fines imposed.
 Bristol police authorities report that their cells are not being oc- cupied as steadily as they were be- fore the first of July, and during the past two months only two were sent to the county jail. There have been very few arrests in Bristol during g the past two months and apparently old John Barleycorn has been laid away in an unmolested place.
 Arrests on the charge of drunken ness at the local police court have been numerous, but do not come up to the number of arrests for the month of August and September 1918 A local officer while making a trip through East Haddam yesterday stopped in at the county jail in that town and found to his surprise that the place WAS deserted.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
CITYHEMS

A daughter, Jane Clair, was born this morning to MT. and Mrs. George T. Patterson, of Main street.
 Thomas P. F. Crean, of this city, has entered the employ of the Hart Manufacturing company, Parkville, as supervisor of the stock department.
 Best asphalt shingles, 10 year guar antee; lowest price. City Coal & Wood Co.-adVt.
 James H. Curtin and Steve Jacobs have returned from Cincinnati, O., where they brought back the new flu neral hearse of J. M. Curtin x Co.
 The Ladies' nest, Order of Owls, will give a public whist Wednesday night in Electric hall, after their reg ular meeting.
 There will be a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock of the mercan- tile directors of the chamber of com merce under Chairman w. A. House.
 St. Elmo lodge, K. of F., will con- fer the third rank on two candidates on Wednesday evening.
 A daughter Dorothy Inez, was born yesterday to MT and Mrs. George l.. Day.
 The T. s. B. gave a party Sunday evening at the home of Miss Eva Raschkow of A Camp street. Many out of town girls attended and all the girls spent an enjoyable evening"
 The Woman Suffrage party will meet tomorrow evening, at the home of Mrs. A. M. Beardsley of 45 Francis street. Important matters will come before the meeting.
 No. l chestnut coal $12.75 per ton at S. Shurbergs 55 Franklin street Phone 225O.-advt
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
REOPEN SWEDISH DRIVE
Remaining $1O,5OO on Lutheran Church Debt to Be Wiped Out Be- fore November 1.

The drive for funds to pay off the existing debt on the Swedish Lutheran church will be resumed tomorrow evening when the committees, lieu tenants and team captains will meet with executive chairman Rev. $. G. Ohman in the Lutheran church on Franklin Square. Final instructions will be given the workers at that time and the drive officially re-opened.
 In the spring of last year the cam paign opened with an existing debt of $37,5OO and in short space of time $27 900 was raised by popular subscription among the members Of the congregation. As there is but $1O5OO to be raised at this time the committee has set a date-November lat which time the drive will be declared over. It is expected that the remaining part of the debt Will De wiped out in that period.
 The city has been portioned into wards and a lieutenant placed in charge of each ward with a corps of eight workers.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
DIRECTORS MEETING.
Chamber of Commerce Leaders Will
 Dine Tomorrow Evening"

The first fall meeting of the direc- tors of the Chamber of Commerce will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in the rooms of the New Brit tain club, and a dinner will be served preceding the business of the session. As the time of election is near at hand, a nominating committee will be chosen to offer a list of candidates for the offices of the chamber and they will report at a meeting to fol- low the opening session. Other bus mess to be discussed is the formation of tentative course of activities for the chamber during the winter months and the discussion of the work during the summer months.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

the story of how Brown finally came into possession of the mob. A
 The deputy sheriffs had orders to hold Brown and they did all in their power to do so," said Clark. When the flames and smoke crowded usSoff the fourth floor, Commissioner Ringer Chief Eberstein, Mayor Smith and some police officers started for the freight elevator. The last men into the elevator were Smith, Ringer and Eberstein. E
 Women Prisoners Scream.
 The women prisoners were screarn- ing at the top of their voices. We took 5 women prisoners and released them rather than have them burn in their cells. They escaped from the building.
 Later we took the male prisoners out of their cells when it became too hot and led them to the roof. They were panic-stricken. The colored prisoners seized Brown and tried to push him over the cornice into the crowd below, but white prisoners aod deputy sheriffs restrained them.
 Negroes Surrender Comrade.
 T was on my Eay up a stairway to the roof when a mass of bodies tumbled over my head and sprawled on the floor beneath me.
 "The colored prisoners had bolted by me with Brown in their clutches. They hurried him to the floor below and turned him over to a crowd of 30 or more who had climbed into the window from an extension ladder. That was the last saw of Brown
 I've had 126 prisoners in the jail Sunday morning. We released Is women. Three men prisoners es- capped"
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
A. M. E.. ZION NOTES.
Sewing Circle Meets Thursday Night
 Community Meeting Friday.

The sewing sircle of the A. M. E.. Zion church will give a social at the home of Mrs. M. J. Dunn at 214 Park street on Thursday evening, October 2, at 8 D. m. Mrs. Harriet Anderson. presidents; Mrs. Roberta Carr, secra- tary, Mrs. M. Blocker, assistant sec retary; Mrs. M. King, treasurer
 There will be a community meeting at the church on Friday evening for the purpose of arranging to relieve the rent problem for the colored people of the city. All colored residents are requested to attend.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
C0NLEY STARS
Local Boy, Member of U. of V. team, Carries FumbIed Ball 35 Yards to First Touchdown

Bernard Conley, of this cty. starred in the Vermont-Clarkson game, played in Burlington last week ac- cording to reports coming from that state. The local boy, who was half back on the N. B. H. s. team for three consecutive seasons. and who was captain of the 1917 team entered the University of Verm ont about three weeks ago, and last weeks game was the first for him with the varsity team. The U. of V. won by 41-2 score.
 In the first minute of play Conley, whose speed on local gridirons has given him place among, the citys best halfbacks, took the" ball on Clarkson's tumble, and rushed it 35 yards to a touchdown. Later in the game he carried the ball over the goal line for the second goal of the game.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
RETURN TO COLLEGE.

George F. LeghOrn, son of MT. and Mrs Michael P. Leghorn of Stanley street returned today to Washington, D. C., to resume his studies at the Catholic university, where he was a student before the war. MT. Leghorn entered the aviation branch of the service and was commissioned a lieu tenant. Others from this city who will enter the university at the coming term are Edward Sullivan, Edward Dawson and John Begley.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
MANY GUESTS COMING. Go. F and I. Veteran Corps Receive AcceptanceS to Barbecue Invitations.

The committee on general arrange ments for the barbecue to be held next Saturday by Company I and E., Veteran Corps expect a number of dignitaries to be present at the affair Among the state officials expected are Governor Marcus H. Holcomb, Adjutant General Cole, General Lucien F. Burpee and Captain Feegel.
 Contrary to previous understand ing Company M of the State Guard has no connection with the event.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
REPORT GOOD CROPS
Owners of City Gardens Say That
 Crops Are Better Than Ever This

That the city gardens are of some help to the downing of the high cost of living is being asserted daily by many of the local residents who took the advantage of the agricul- turaI opportunities offered by the city early last spring and planted garden products in small plots under the supervision of the Cha Der of Com> merce. The products raised this year are of a household value and good results are reported by all Officer Malona of the local police force was presented with a potato from the city gardens which weighed nearly a pound.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
PRINCE STICKS TO BRIDE.

Bukarest.-Close confinement for 75 days failed to win Prince Charles of Rumania from his morganatic wife and he has again renounced his right to the Rumanian throne for love of her. The punishment was ordered by the king under military regulations. Charles met his bride a year agosi Switzerland. She is of wealthy Moldavian family and beautiful
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
MAYOR OF OMAHA
 HAS CLOSE CALL
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mob. At this moment the gang that had gained entrance to the burning building pushed past Sheriff Clark and his deputies and forced their way into the cell corridor and there the negro was turned over to them.
 Negro Is Lynched.
 Throwing a rope around his neck these men, numbering about 50, drag ged him to the ground floor down stifling stairWays and to the court house where they were greeted by a bowling mob of thousands.
 Brown was practically dead before he was hanged, Two bullets were fired into his body as he was dragged through the crowd.
 Body Hung From Pole.
 Browns body was mutilated be- yOnd recognition. Riddled by a thou sand bullets it was first placed over a fire of tarred fagots. It was not per mitted to remain there long, however, and was soon being dragged through the streets at the end of rope pulled by 50 members of the mob. Late in the morning, what remained of the torso was hung to a trolley pole at one of the most important down town intersections.
 Mayor in Critical Condition.
 Mayor Smith was still in a critical condition this morning, reports from the hospital indicated. It was stated that he had recovered consciousness, but that it was too early to make any definite statement as to his condition.a
 Mayor Smith is 59 years old and is a democrat in politics. He is a lawyer and practiced his profession until chosen mayor a year ago last May to succeed James c. Dahlman, who had held that office for 2 years.
 Sheriff Michael L. Clark today told
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

countered Mir. Alsop and asked for assistance.
 This story is not accepted by the police, and after considerable inves- tigatlon Sergeant Richardson ran across a clue that may throw some light on the whole affair.
 The story of the meeting of stranger in the theater is secuted by the police. It is the belief that Roe co had an appointment with man he knew. Yesterday number Of Italian acquaintances of Rocco were interrogated by the police, and one man in particular tht the police are anxious to quizz has left town. The departure strengthens the belief of the police that Rocco was shot by a man he knew rather than by stranger.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

Miss Ingeborg Fromen, daughter of Doctor and Mrs. E. T. Fromen, left yesterday for Boston where she will attend the Emerson College of Ora tory
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

Miss Catherine O'Brien, who has been visiting with Mrs. John Weston of 3S5 East Main street for the past several weeks, left today for Boston to join her parents.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

Frank Helm of Washington street left today for Saybrook Heights where he will go on a hunting and fishing trip.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

Mrs. Jennie Steelesof Arch street is visiting in New York for two weeks.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

The J. and S. Girls will give a dance in Booths hall one week from Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

Miss Elsie Mackin of 2S8 Corbir avenue has returned from a two weeks stay in West Copake, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29
PERSONALS

Robert Vance has returned to Yale college after spending the week-en in town.
 Wesley Parker of Vine street left yesterday for Pratt institute where he is studying interior decorating.
 Miss Hazel McNamara, daughter of MT and Mrs. Martin McNamara, spent the week end with her aunt, Mrs. Lyman of Bristol.
 The J. and s. Girls will give a dance in Booths hall one week from Tuesday.
 Mrs. Jennie Steele'of Arch street is visiting in New York for two weeks.
 Miss Elsie Mackin of 2S8 Corbin avenue has returned from a two weeks stay in West Copake, N. Y.
 MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Flanagan of Hartford, formerly of New Britain, are receiving congratulations upon the birth of an Il pound son.
 Miss Ethel Benz, occupational therapist at the Montefori hospital, New York City, has been visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. H. G. Benz, of Camp street, this city.
 Howard G. Hodge of 113 Winthrop street arrived home Saturday eVe- ming. MT. Hodge has been discharged from the army after 13 months serv- ice overseas.
 Frank Helm of Washington street left today for Saybrook Heights where he will go on a hunting and fishing trip.
 Miss Catherine OBrien who has been visiting with Mrs. John Weston of 386 East Main street for the past several weeks, left today for Boston to join her parents.
 Miss Ingeborg Fromen, daughter of Doctor and Mrs. E. T. Fromen, left ol1
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

Miss Hazel McNamara, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Martin McNamara spent the weekend with her aunt Mrs. Lyman of Bristol.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

Wesley Parker of Vine street lief yesterday for Pratt institute where h is studying interior decorating.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

Howard G. Hodge of 113 Winthrop street arrived home Saturday eve- ming. MT. Hodge has been discharged from the army after 13 months serv- ice overseas.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

Mir and Mrs. Benjamin Flanagan of Hartford, formerly of New Britain, are receiving congratulations upon the birth of an Il pound son.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

Robert Vance has returned to Yale college after spending the week. in town.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-29

Miss Ethel Benz occupational at the Montefiori hospital New York City, has been visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. H. G. Benz, of Camp street, this city.