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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
LIBERAL HIGH SCHOOL
WON FROM MINNEOLA
Score 81 to o. Record Crowd of
the Year Saw Game. Lib
eral Boys Just too Fast

1t was nice clean game free
from wrangles or roughness, but
at times so one-sided that there
were few thrills.
The Minneola boys retained their
pep to the last play but were simp-
ly outclassed, and while they made
a hard fight were unable to score
against the crack Liberal team.
Soon after the game started
Coach Wood began pulling out the
first team men and substituting
second team players, but when the
new men went into the game they
exhibited such form that still Min
nicola could not hold them, and kept
piling up scores until the whistle
blew.
Minneola has some promising
players and with more experience
in the game should develop a fast
team.
The largest crowd which has at
tended game this season was on
the side lines.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
DEMOCRATS ELECTED
THREE GOVERNORS

Five states held their elections
this week for governor. Massachu-
setts, New Jersey, Maryland, Ken
lucky and Mississippi The Demo-
Gratis elected their candidates in
three of those states, New Jersey,
Maryland and Mississippi. The Re-
publican candidate, Coolidge, was
elected Governor of Massachusetts
as a law and order candidate. Presi-
dent Wilson sent Coolidge a con-
gratulatory telegram on his cleo
tion, saying that he as president was
glad to see Coolidge elected as it
was a triumph for law and order.
Taken as whole the election did
not indicate any great change of
sentiment in the country. Three
Democrats were elected and two
Republicans and one of those Re-
publicans received the high compli-
ment of Democrat endorsement
from the biggest Democrat in the
United States, Woodrow Wilson.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
HAVILAND COMES FOR
A GAME TOMORROW
Liberal Lads on Tip-Toe for Hard
Game. Haviland Team will
Be Real Competition.

What is expected to be the hard
est fought game of the foot ball
season is scheduled for tomorrow
on the Liberal grounds, when the
Haviland team meets L. H. S.
Haviland has a sort of habit of
winning their games and since Lib
eral has acquired like habit those
acquainted with both teams are
predicting a real game.
The Liberal boys are aware Of
what they are up against but feel
confident that they can carry off
the honors.
Now this is a game where plenty
Of noise is needed, so everyone
who wants to see Liberal win get
out on the side-lines early and make
a fuss.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
LIBERAL MEN BUY A
GARAGE AT ELKHART
J. c. Brown and Roy Gardner Now
Own the Green" Garage in
that Hustling City.

A deal was consummated last
week whereby J. C. Brown and Roy
Gardner became the owners of the
"Green" Garage at Elkhart, Kansas.
This is one of the better garages
of this section of the country. 1t
consists Of two brick buildings, one
50x100 and one 50x140 feet, well
located. They will do some remod-
cling and when this is completed
will have strictly up-to-date place.
They acquired with the business
the agency for the REQ and Over
land cars, Delco Light system and
Willard Batteries. They will also
secure the agency for another
standard car.
Chas. Barbee will be in charge of
the business as manager which is
a guarantee that it will be well
handled.
The new firm took possession of
the business last Tuesday.
The people Of Elkhart and vicini-
ty are to be congratulated on hav-
ing these gentlemen invest in their
city. They are live wires and good
boosters and will give them service
of which they cannot complain.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
President Wilson Issues
Thanksgiving Proclamation

Washington, Nov. 5.-President
Wilson today set aside Thursday,
November 9th as Thanksgiving
Day, in proclamation which said
the country looked forward with
confidence to the dawn of an era
where the sacrifices of the nations
will find recompense in world at
peace"
The Presidents Thanksgiving
proclamation today said: "By the
President of the United States of
America. A Proclamation. The
season of the year has again arriv-
ed when the people of the United
States are accustomed to unite in
giving thanks to Almighty God for
the blessings which he has conferred
upon our country during the twelve
months that have passed. A year
ago our people poured out their
hearts in praise and thanksgiving
that through divine aid the right
was victorious and peace had come
to the nations which had so couage-
ously struggled in defense of human
liberty and justice. Now that the
stern task is ended and the fruits
of achievement are ours, we look
forward with confidence to the dawn
of an era where the sacrifices of
the nation will find recompense in
a world at peace.
"But to attain the consummation
of the great work to which the
American people devoted their man.
hood and the vast resources of their
country, they should, as they give
thanks to God, reconsecrate them
selves to these principles of right,
which triumphed through His merci-
full goodness. Our gratitude can
find no more pressing expression
than to bulwark with loyalty and
patriotism these principles for
which the free peoples of the earth
fought and died.
During the past year we have
had much to make us grateful. In
spite of the confusion in our
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
THE LIBERAL BAND

In another place in this issue is
an article in regard to the Liberal
Band, handed in by business man
of the city. 1t contains food for
thought, and not only thought but
action.
Although brought together on
short notice to furnish music for
Armistice Day the Liberal Band
made good. Through lack Of funds
they have not been practicing
regularly, still they entertained the
crowd and we heard many compli-
ments on their playing.
This brings us to what we wanted
to say. Liberal is we'll able to sup
port band and keep them practic-
ing regularly. 1t will take a little
money, but is it not well worth
it?
The band owns a building but it
takes coal to warm it, music, lights,
ETC., and when the fellows have
bought their instruments and spend
from one to three evenings a week
practicing is that not enough with
out having to go down in their
pockets for these necessary
penses?
Liberal has always supported
every institution except a band and
in that particular it is a trifle
lame at this time. In the past it
has done it and we believe it can
be done again.
We have the musicians and the
only thing necessary is an occasional
boost and little money.
Don't you think we should have
a first-class band? We do.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13

wiches and coffee after which every
one was invited to step up and be
helped. There was plenty for all
but there was not great deal left
when all had been served. Those
more familiar with barbecued meat
than we say that it was equal to
the best ever tasted. We heard
many compliments, not only upon
the quality of the meat but the
serving as well.
After all had eaten their fill
the program was opened with music
by the band, and the Brady-Reese-
ROLAND Trio which had been
especially engaged for the occasion
gave vaudeville performance
which was very entertaining.
Then there was more music by
the band after which W. H.
Feather made a short but eloquent
talk on behalf of the American
Legion. He recited the declaration
of principles of the organization,
no finer declaration or more noble
ideals having ever been voiced
The speaker of the afternoon not
being. able to be present, Mrs. Min
ME Johnston Grinstead was invited
to make an address. She spoke
briefly but with well-chosen words,
of the great sacrifice made by
the boys who wore the khaki and
typified Americanism as a combina-
ton of "Pep" and courage.
Everybody seemed to enjoy them
selves immensely and we feel safe
in saying that the first Armistice
Day Celebration in Liberal was one
of the most pleasing affairs in the
history of the county or the South
west.
It was our intention to mention
the splendid work of those in charge
of the celebration as we'll as those
assisting, but it was such a great
undertaking and so many gave glad
ly of their time that it is i'm
possible to do so as to individuals,
but we will say that they are de-
serving of great credit upon the
successful manner in which the pro-
gram was carried out.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
FOOT BALL OF SOUTHWEST

Interest in high school foot ball
circles over the Southwest is cent
ering around the big game to be
played here Friday afternoon be-
tween the Haviland and Liberal high
school foot ball teams. Both teams
are regarded as exceptionally
strong. Liberal defeated Greensburg
one of the strongest teams, l6 to
0. Haviland defeated Greensburg
10 to 0. The comparative scores
would indicate that Havland had a
slight margin Ger Liberal. But
Coach Wood is pointing his defense
to break up the Haviland attack and
the game being played on the Lib
eral grounds equalizes the margin.
The team that goes on the field
with the livliest spirit of attack
lis likely to win. Which will it be?
Haviland will be accompanied by
live bunch of rooters to cheer them
on the victory and the game may
be won by the preponderance of
support from the side lines. Go
out and see this game. 1t will be
worth going a long way to see
And when you get out there don't
let your modesty keep you from
cheering to the limit when the home
boys make a brilliant play. Give
them the glad hand when they come
on the field and keep it up till the
last whistle blows. 1t will help
them to win the game.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13

economic life rising from the war
we have prospered. Our harvests
have been plentiful, and of oul
abundance we have been able to
render succor to less favored nations
Our democracy remains unshaken
in a world torn with political and
social unrest. Our traditional ideals
are still our guides in the path of
progress and civilization.
"These great blessings, vouch-
safed to us, for which we devoutly
give thanks, should arouse us to a
fuller sense of our duty to our
selves and to mankind to see to it
that nothing we may do shall mar
the completeness of the victory
which we helped to win No selfish
purpose animated us in becoming
a participant in the world war, and
with a like spirit of unselfishness,
we should strive to aid by our ex-
ample and by our cooperation in
realizing the enduring welfare of
all peoples and in bringing into
being world ruled by friendship
and good will.
therefore, l, Woodrow Wilson,
President of the United States of
America, hereby designate Thursday
the 9th day of November, for the
observation of Thanksgiving Day
and prayer by my fellow country
men, inviting them to cease on that
day from their ordinary tasks and
to unite in their homes and in
their several places of worship in
ascribing praise and Thanksgiving
to God, the author of all blessings
and the master of our destinies.
"In witness whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and cause the
great seal of the United States
to be affixed. Done in the District
of Columbia, this fifth day of No
vember in the year of our Lord,
one thousand nine hundred and
nineteen.
"(signed) WOODROW WILSON"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
CELEBRATE FIFTIETH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Rev. B. H. and Anna Albertson
Renewed Pledges after Fifty
Years of Welded Life.

Rev. B. H. and Anna Albertson
celebrated their fiftieth wedding an
niversary at the Friends church in
Liberal, Kansas, November 11th,
1919, having been married by the
old Quaker custom, saying their
own ceremony.
The entire wedding was rehears-
ed as it was fifty years ago, the
bride being dressed in a similar
dress of gray satin, Quaker bonnet
and white silk shawl
1t was very pretty wedding and
quite novel to the people of this
day, The entire public were invit-
ed to the church, and at the home
bountiful wedding dinner was
served to their immediate relatives,
consisting of turkey, dressings,
salads, fruits and golden cream,
some excellent cakes and many
other good dishes.
All the brothers and sisters of
the couple and all their children
were present for this anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs Addison Newln, Mrs.
Charles Harvey and Mrs. Jane New
lin all Of Indiana; Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Hodgin of Rose Hill, Kan
sas; Mr.. Chas. Straughn of Okla
homa; Mr. and Mrs. Those Kendall
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Smitherman and little son, all of
Haviland, were the guests from out
of-town, besides Mr.. and Mrs. Adel-
bert Albertson, and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Isham and family, Miss
Elma Albertson, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
win Franhouser and family, D. L.
Newln and Cecil Dillon of this
city.
Many beautiful presents of gold
were given them, also $55 in gold
coins was given them by the child
rem and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albertson are among
our best known and most loved
people and the entire community
joins in congratulating them up
on the fiftieth anniversary of their
marriage. That a kind providence
has spared them to each other these
many years which have been used
largely in work for good, is
pleasing thought in the minds of
all who have been privileged to
partake of their frienship.
Kind, congenial and unaffected
they have quite naturally formed
wide circle of acquaintances and
admirers all of whom have ennobled
through this relation.
1t is to be hoped that they may
be permitted to remain with us
many years yet with good health to
carry on the good work which has
their lives.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
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GARDEN TOOK LONG END
OF II TO 32 SCORE FRIDAY
Liberal High Not Accustomed to
Playing at Night Lost Holly
Contested Game.

The winning streak of the Liberal
High School foot ball team was
broken at Garden City last Friday
when the team from that town
took the long end of a II to 32
score.
Between a hundred and fifty and
two hundred Liberal folks went
along to see the game and whoop
it up for the Liberal boys.
The game started out with a rush,
Garden City making a touchdown
the first few minutes of play.
This, however, did not bother the l..
H. S. fellows for it was not long
until they, too, went over the line.
Liberal kicked goal while Garden
failed, and the score was 6 to 7
in favor of Liberal.
Then Garden made another, and
Liberal another, the first half clos
ing with L. H. S. just five points
to the bad.
Then things happened. Some
rough playing on the part of a
few of the Garden City boys start
ed it, and as darkness descended
upon the field it seemed that Garden
was at her best
Just how all the plays happened
we are at loss to know, but it
finally became too dark to play
longer and the game was called.
The long, hard trip of the Liber-
al boys through the cold no doubt
had much to do with the success
of the Garden team. They had a
couple of fast individual players,
but during the first half the teams
seemed very evenly matched.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
AMERICAN LEGION TOOK
IN MANY NEW MEMBERS
Last Meeting was Enthusiastic Az
fair. Liberal Post Growing
at Rapid Rate.

The last meeting Of the American
Legion was one of the most en-
thusiastic yet held, most of the
time being spent in writing up ap-
plications for new members. At
this meeting the membership was in
creased to something like seventy
five.
Recruiting of members continued
over Armistice Day and in the eve
ming the organization pulled off a
dance at the Armory which was a
we'll attended and enjoyable affair.
As the men become acquainted
with the purpose of the organiza-
tion it becomes easier to get them
interested and it is hoped that every
man who went to the service from
Seward County will in time join
the organization.
The Democrat is this week, re-
printing an article from the official
paper of the Legion and we hope
all the boys who wore the khaki
will read it. This is one of the pur-
poses of the Legion and we believe
that all will agree they are right in
their contention.
The article is headed "First Paper
Slackers" and is well worth read
ing. We understand that there
were but five of them in Kansas
but the quota is five too high. Read
the article and then join the Legion.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
MARRIAGES

Ross Leatherman and Villa Brick
ley were married in Liberal Mon
day. November 9th by Rev. James
Taylor.
George E. Rogers of Minneola
and Zula Belle Steele of Meade
were married Tuesday, November
7th at the court house by the Pro-
bate Judge.
Lloyd E. Locke and Anna M.
Stewart both of Tyrone were mar
ried at the court house November
1lth by the Probate Judge.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
TURKEY DINNER A SUCCESS

Those who partook of the turkey
dinner given at the Sanford Hotel
Tuesday evening under the auspices
of the ladies of the Christian
church, pronounce it one of the best
ever.
The ladies are to be congratulate
ed on the excellent dishes and
the manner in which it was served.
The proceeds of the affair were
very pleasing, so the ladies felt
amply repaid for their efforts.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
FAIR-PRICE BOARD FOR
SEWARD COUNTY

A fair-price Board for Seward
county has been appointed by E. T.
Hackney of the State Board. The
local board consists of Ray Mill
man as chairman and Bert Long,
Frank G. Boles, W. A. Lipprant,
John Priefert, Osa Nichols, Mrs.
A. L. Knisely, E, R. Hess and Lee
Larrabee as members.
Prices made by both wholesalers
and retailers will be under juris-
diction of this board, which will
have the assistance of the County
Attorney and Federal helper will
be supplied if necessary.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
NATIONAL LAND COMPANY
REPORTS GOOD BUSINESS

The National Land Company has
been putting in good time lately
and have made some good deals.
Last week their business amounted
to $4,000 which is a good volume
for even this busy country.
The land sold was the property
of the company which owns a large
acreage in this part of the State.
L. V. Gardner, Roy Gardner and T.
W. Hubbard have been on the go
steadily of late and still have many
good prospects.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
ARMISTICE DAY FITTINGLY
CELEBRATED IN LIBERAL
A Big Barbecue, Speeches, Vaude
vile, Show, Singing, Band
Music and a Dance.

The first anniversary of the sign.
N1g of the Armistice was fittingly
celebrated in Liberal last Tuesday
when the people of Liberal and
surrounding country assembled to
commemorate one of the most event
full days in the life of the Nation,
to welcome the returned soldiers
and sailors and to pay tribute to
those whose lives were required to
fill the measure of victory.
The day was ideal for the season
and by eleven o'clock the street in
front of the stand was filled with
people. The program was opened
by a chorus of school children
who marched to the front of the
stand singing "Tipperary." After
a selection by the Liberal Band a
Community Sing" was held.
Mrs. l. R. Salley, Miss Cash and A.
T. Hillyard led the singing, with
James Taylor, Jr., accompanying
on the cornet.
America" ''Keep the Home
Fires Burning" "Over There"
"There's Long, Long Trail"
"Battle Hymn of the Republic" I"
and the "Star-Spangled Banner"
were sung by the vast audience.
Percy R. Atkins, of Herington,
was introduced and gave the address
of the morning. He was one of
the boys over there, and spoke of
the life of the soldier, telling many
funny stories as we'll as stories of
heroism. During his talk he paid
tribute to the boys who gave their
lives to make the world safe for
Democracy. 1t was good talk,
full of the spirit of Americanism
and was we'll received.
Following the address, Elder
James M. Taylor of the Christian
church spoke few words of tribute
to the SOLDIERS who did not re-
turn" and huge cross bearing
an appropriate inscription with the
names Of the nine Seward County
boys who gave their lives in the
service, was placed on the plat
form, as quartette composed of
A. T. Hillyard, ]. N Evans, W. E.
Engel and C. E. Ames sang "Sleep
Thy Last Sleep"
Taps and Bugle Call, followed
by couple of selections by the
band occupied the time until it was
time to enjoy the barbecue.
There was a grand rush to the
grounds where the barbecue was
in progress. Ten beeves had been
prepared to feed the hungry throng
and several hundred gallons of cof-
fee was ready. The Ex-service men
were lined up and served to sand
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
CHAIRMAN GAW HONORED
BOYS WHO DIED IN SERVICE
Prepared The Cross Exhibited OF
Armistice Day as Personal
Contribution.

Thos. w. Cav, chairman Of the
Seward County Red Cross Chapter
has been an enthusiastic and tire
less worker since the organization
Of the Seward County Branch. In
this capacity he came in for lot
of hard work in connection with
the Armistice Day celebration, but
he was not too busy to give thought
to the boys whom fate had de-
creed should not return.
Accordingly he had prepared the
cross which occupied the platform
during the services Tuesday. Be-
sides an appropriate inscription
were the names of the nine Seward
County boys who gave their lives
in the service.
They we're:
LIEUT.. LEE LARNER
SERGT. LAWRENCE WINNER
SERGT. HERMAN KIMBLE
CORP. THOS. /. BEECHER
SERGT. ALBERT S. LANE
CHAS. MAXWELL
CLARENCE L. HIGGINS
GEO. w. THOMPSON
HAROLD L. SMITH.
A hush fell upon the crowd as
the cross was moved to the center
of the platform when appropriate
words were spoken.
Seward County owes debt of
gratitude to these boys which can
not be repaid, but we can erect
to their memory monument
which will carry their names down
to the coming generations.
What Mr.. Cav personally did for
the day Seward County should do
for ages to come.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-11-13
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF
A. r. c. TO HAVE MEETING

The Executive Committee of the
Seward County Chapter, A. R. c..
will meet at the office of Moore
& Franklin November 18th at $3.50
for the purpose of organization.
All members elect are urged to be
present at this meeting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-06-06

hold OF worm. but Longbili
couldn't Even IL you know there
Is a worm down there in the ground.
how do YOU know when you, have
reached IT. And how is IL possible
for you TO open your bill down there
to take IL iny" asked Peter.
Longbill chuckled. That's easy"
said he. i've got the handiest bill
that ever was. See here" Long.
bill suddenly thrust his bill straight
out in front OF him, and. TO Peters
astonishment, he lifted the end OF
the upper half without opening the
rest OF the bill at all That's the
way get them" said he. II can
feel them when | reach them. and
then ! just open the tip OF my bill
and grab them. | think there is
one right under my feet now: watch
me get him" Longbill bored into
the ground until his face was almost
against II. when he pulled his bin
out, sure enough, there was a worm.
"Of course" explained Longbill. 1T
is only in soft ground that | can do
this. That Is why | have TO fly
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-06-06

you understood -"
DixcngnginG her hand. she broke
of with a startled movement. and a
low cry OF surprise.
a taNicah. swinging into the street
from Eighth ave. bad boiled up to
the curb before the gate. and. pauH
inx. discharged a young man Ia q
hurry lie was on the running
board before the vehicle was fairly
at a halt.
lie crossed the sidewalk and pulled
up silently. trying 20 master the
temper which was Nislbiy shaking
him Tail. weliproporiionea impress
avely turned out In evening clothes.
he thrust forward a handsome face
married by an evil. twisted mouth,
and peered scarchingly at the girl
fnstpctiveiy. =. sybari,e bristled
between the two.
"well7" he snapped at the intrud
er.
An impatient gesture Of hand i'm
naculateiy gloved in white abolished
MIN completed, las far. at least. as
the other was concerned.
..Ah--M Miss Leasing. | believer
The voice was strong and musical
but poisoned with malicious tri.
umph that grated upon the nerves
Of 4. sybarite. he declined 60 b. aboi'
ished
"say the word" he suggested