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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
Dirt to Fly This Week
! On X. & o. Railroad
GRADING OUTFITS WILL START
WORK BETWEEN NOW AND
SATURDAY.
One Will Work Out of Liberal, One
Out of Floris and the Other Out
of Forgan.-Material Is Ar
irving at Forgan.-Sur-
veyors at Work.

Walter P. Byers of the Kansas &
Oklahoma Railroad informs the Dem
ocrat that actual work on the road
will start this week.
The crews will start work, one at
each end of the line and the third
at Floris, Oklahoma.
Mr.. Byers gives out the statement
that the rails have been shipped,
while considerable of the other ma
terial has already arrived at Forgan
at which point the actual construc-
tion of the road will start.
Those best qualified to speak say
there is not now any possibility of
the road not being built. The work
being done by the company should
be evidence oil their good faith in the
matter, and the coming of the road
taken for granted.
There are still some people who
fail to see where the building Of the
road will be of advantage to the city.
Since it will be completed before
many months the Democrat will not
waste any space in trying tO con-
vince them. but we do want to say
that when that road is completed a
big change will take place in Liberal
and the band wagon is going to run
over someone.
We have never yet seen an in
stance where the second railroad
was anything but a benefit to town,
and Liberal cannot be the exception.
We look for a growth far in excess
of any she has yet made and that is
saying considerable.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
LIBERAL BANKER ATTENDING
MEETING AM. BANKERS ASSN
c. E. Woods of First National Bank
Member of Executive Council
of Association.

c. E. Woods, cashier of the First
National Bank, was called to Pine
hurst, N. c., the first of the week to
attend meeting of the American
Bankers Association. He will join
the other four Kansas members Of
the Executive Council at Kansas
City, where special car is in wait
ing for the party to make the trip to
Pinehurst. Mr.. Woods is one of the
five from Kansas who has a seat in
the executive council of the Ameri-
can Bankers Association. This po-
sition is an honor that few bankers
ever attain and the Democrat is
proud to announce that Mr.. Woods's
ability, integrity and business sense
has been recognized by the outside
world
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
LIBERAL PEOPLE WANT
THROUGH WIRE SERVICE
Monster Petition Sent to Manager
Asking Change From Present
Service.

There has been much compliant
lately regarding the telegraph serv-
ice between Liberal and Kansas City,
and as a result petition was circu-
lated Wednesday by Joe Fleming Of
the Trusler Grain Company, asking
that through wire service between
Liberal and Kansas City be inaugu-
rated.
The petition WIS signed by prac-
tically every business and professions
al man of the city, county and city
officers and others, and it should
have some weight with the manage
ment.
Liberal has reached the place
where the old order is becoming in.
sufficient to meet the needs of the
people in many lines, and the tele'
graph matter is one of them.
The matter will be taken up at g
meeting of the Chamber of Com.
merce and every effort made to in.
duce the company to grant the re.
quest for better service.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
MRS. ERNEST ADAMS DEAD

In the early morning on Wednes-
day, April ID, little son was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Adams of
Hooker, Okla, but now the baby boy
is motherless. Mrs. Adams broke out
with scarlet fever Sunday. Later
this developed into pneumonia and
she died Monday night, April 10.
Velma Allison Spradling, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Spradling, was
born September 10, 1891, at Sylvia,
Kansas, and with the family moved
to Liberal in 1908. On February 18,
1918, she was married to Mr.. Ernest
Adams. They moved Immediately to
farm near Hooker where they lived
until the time of her death. Besides
her husband she leaves four little
children, Emma Belle, Carroll Ern-
est, Hugh Dean and little five-day
old baby.
Mrs. Adams received her education
in the Sylvia schools. Besides her
education she was a good musician.
When a young girl she was Baptized
in the Methodist church. In later
years she became a member of the
Baptist church at Liberal.
Velma was a most devoted mother
and was very ambitious for her
children. Her loss will be keenly felt
by all. The bereaved husband has
the heartfelt sympathy of large
circle of friends. To her mother,
Mrs. Emma Spradling, the blow is
unusually sever, as Mrs. Spradling's
husband died with a stroke of apo
plexy a few years ago, later her old
est son, Merle was killed in an acci-
dent in Chicago, and now her oldest
daughter has been suddenly called,
leaving four little children. The
many friends extend their sympathy
to the heartbroken mother and fam
lily.
Funeral services were held at the
grave Tuesday, April 20, by the
Methodist minister of Hooker, and
the body laid to rest in the Hooker
cemetery to await the resurrection
morning.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday school will be as usual, at
Gas a. M, to which everyone is most
cordially invited. Morning worship
at 1900. Subject: "The Hole in the
Doughnut." If you don't have any
idea of what this subject means, or
if you do have, you had better make
it a point to come out and hear what
Rev. Barrier has to say about it.
His sermons are always interesting
and to the point. Endeavor will be at
TOO p. m. These services are es-
pecially interesting to both young
and old, so be there and try and bring
a friend with you, as the young folks
are planning some big things for the
summer months There will be no
evening worship at this church but
there will be union meeting at the
Methodist Church. At this place
speakers will speak on the Inter
Church World Movement.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
PRELIMINARY CONTEST

Tuesday night at the Methodist
church the preliminary contest was
held by the Liberal High School peo-
pie who will enter the Panhandle
meet at Hooker Friday night. As
there was only one person entering
for piano solo, there was no trial
needed. The one entering was Miss
Mildred cure. She played her part
well in both the beginning and end
ing of the program Of the evening.
The voice contestants were: Alice
Edison, Lucille Skinner and Agatha
Printz. They were graded respec-
lively, third, second and first, the
contest between the first and second
being very close. All of these young
ladies delighted very large audi
ence, and gave promise of good work
in the future.
Miss Alice Edison in her charming
girlish ways captivated her audience,
and her sweet voice is one that will
be remembered.
Lucille Skinner needs no introduc-
ton, as she has sang in public before.
Her high tones especially were very
clear and lovely.
Agatha Printz, who took first
place, wonderfully surprised her
audience, as she had sung so little in
public. Her voice was very soft,
gentle and expressive. Her stage
presence was also very pleasing as
she did not seem the least bit fright
ened.
The girls sang three numbers, the
first number being sung by each girl.
The name of this song was "Sun-
beams" Last, but not least, their
teacher, Miss Lillian Cash, who ac-
companied them, is worthy of much
praise for the wonderful work she
has accomplished with these girls in
less time than year, and we feel
sure when the final contest comes
Liberal can rank first.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
INTER CHURCH MEETING

All day long at the Methodist
church last Thursday team of out
of-town workers presented the diff
ferent phases of the great Inter-
Church World Movement. The team
was composed of ]. J. Griffith of
Dodge City; A. A. Hankins, Syracuse
Mrs. Chance, Wichita; Peter Mauds-
ley of Larned, and Rev. Smith of
Hoisington. A good crowd was in at
tendance all day and the work was
interesting. Many charts showed the
need and progress of this movement.
Rev. Maudsley presented the Life
Service department. Mrs. Chance
gave an address on the need of this
kind of cooperation among the
churches. Mr.. Hankins gave sur
vey of the foreign field and showed
the progress of world missions. Rev.
Smith gave the Evangelistic call Of
the movement and ]. J. Griffin the
the leader of the team, defined all
laws and was everywhere saying the
thing that needed to be said all the
time. An illustrated lecture at night
gave a survey of world conditions
and the call of the church to a for
ward advance. All who attended
were richly repaid and feel that they
understand more about this great.
movement of the churches in all
modern history. The church people
of Liberal are sure that our city will
do its part in this forward movement
in evey way. This week local leaders
are getting ready for the campaign
that will be launched in earnest next
week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
PANHANDLE TRACK MEET
AT HOOKER FRIDAY
Liberal High Will Compete For Pan.
handle Trophies.-Big Crowd
Expected to Attend.

The L. H. S. Track Team will go to
Hooker Friday to take part in the
Panhandle Meet.
After winning their first two
meets the boys feel equal to the oe-
casion and expect to hold their win
ming streak.
An effort was made to secure a
special train but the time was too
short, so the trips will be made in
cars. 1t is hoped that big crowd
will go from here and cheer the boys
to victory.
Liberal is showing up in great
shape this year in track work and
they deserve the boosting of every
one.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday will be an important day.
All denominations connected with
the Inter-C Church World Movement
will begin their financial campaign in
the afternoon. The world awaits
the result of the campaign.
At the services next Sunday MORN
ing several short addresses will be
given.
Church school promptly at 9:45
a. m. Let's boost our record Sunday.
Your shoulder to the wheel will help.
B. Y. P. U. at p. m.
Z No evening service at the church
as there will be union meeting at
the Methodist church, which all are
urged to attend.
Remember our church supper at
the Annex 1880 Friday evening of
the week. Every member of the
church is urged to be present. A
good supper and an evening of So
ciability and inspiration is in store.
MILES O. WOLFE, Minister.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
UNION SERVICES AT THE
METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY

The churches of the city will hold
a union service at the Methodist
church next Sunday night in the in
terests of the Inter-Church World
Movement. 1t is urged for all to
come who can. This is held with the
full consent of Rev. Taylor of the
Christian Church, the thought~ being
that the revival service at his church
will be crowded and there will be
all the people that both churches can
accommodate. Several laymen will
speak and there will be an interesting
hour of information and inspiration.
Come and get in touch with this great
world movement of the protestant
church.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
SCHOOL BOND ELECTION
is ON NEXT WEDNESDAY
Every Interested Person Must Vote
One Way or the Other
Better Vote Yes.

Liberal arose to the occasion and
completed the contribution to the
Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad last
week and brought the road to Liber-
al.
1t was a big thing, and the proper
thing to do.
Next Wednesday Liberal people
will be asked to do another big thing,
possibly bigger and of more import
ance than that accomplished last
week.
Liberal must vote bonds for addi-
tional school buildings next Wednes-
day or Liberal is going to be out of
school facilities.
We understand that there is some
opposition to the bond issue, and
while we concede everyone his right
to vote as he pleases, we shall vote
yes, and we want to urge with the
strongest language at our command
that everyone favorable to the prop
osition GET OUT AND VOTE.
Heretofore bond elections have
never drawn a good vote. There has
seldom been any opposition and a
few would stroll down to the polls
and, cast their ballot.
This election may be different
While the opposition may be negli-
gable if those favorable do not 60 on
record favorable there might be a
chance for defeat.
Liberal just cannot afford to lose
this school building. We cannot
persuade high class instructors to
work with the old equipment and
unsatisfactory building. There is
not enough room to handle the work
and unless we provide the additional
room our schools are going to suffer
seriously.
Liberal cannot afford at this time
to take back seat on matters edu.
cational. The first question the
prospective settler asks is in regard
to the schools. If we do not builG
new high school how can we answer
this question without a blush o1
shame. We are now behind Other
towns smaller in population and thi:
condition cannot continue without
hurting the growth of the city.
Mark a big cross on Wednesday
April %, on your calendar and not
only be out and vote yourself but see
that your neighbor votes.
The future of Liberal is at stake.
Will we improve or take a backward
step?
Liberal has never yet failed to
make good
Do your duty Wednesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
FIFTEEN-INCH CASING
HAS BEEN SHIPPED HERE
Seward Oil & Gas Company Had
Trouble in Finding Casing But
Finally Got It.

Directors of the Seward County
Oil & Gas Company are feeling bet
ter since the receipt of telegram
announcing that the string Of fifteen
inch casing has been shipped.
1t is almost impossible to get cas-
ing and the well haA progressed as
far as possible without it. Scouts
were sent out and they finally locat-
ed string Of good stuff. Arrange
ments were speedily made and the
casing is now on the way to Liberal.
Good progress has been made on
the well since the start and the test is
in good shape.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
LIBERAL WON THE MEET
AT FOWLER WEDNESDAY
With Four Teams Competing Liberal
Captured Most Points and Won
Relay Race.

Liberal High School Track Team
came out victorious in the quad
rangualr meet at Fowler Wednes-
day, bringing home the cup for the
meet and for the relay race.
The teams competing were Lib
eral, Fowler, Meade and Plains
Liberal took first with 63 points
Fowler made 80, Meade 80 and
Plains 6.
We will give the details of the
meet next week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22

make it only good judgment to again
elect her to the office. She has given
the best Of satisfaction as an official
and has made many Improvements in
the school system Of the county.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22
Liberal to Entertain
/. o. o. F. Monday
DELEGATES AND VISITORS
WILL HAVE KEYS TO CITY
WHILE HERE.
More Than Five Hundred Oddfellows
and Rebekahs Expected to the
city.-Town Will be Decor
ated With Emblems of
the Orders.

Next Monday will be busy time
for the I. o. o. F. and Rebekah
Lodges of Liberal, for on that date
the members of the order from Pratt
to Liberal will meet here to cele-
brate the one hundred and first ami
versary of Oddfellowship.
More than five hundred members
are expected to be in attendance and
the officers of the association have
planned an extensive program for the
day and evening.
Grand Master ]. ]. Roll will be
the principal speaker, and the de-
grees will be exempliied by the
teams from Meade, Pratt, Green's
burg and Kismet. The Rebekahs will
also put on the Rebekah degree, the
Pratt team having charge of the
work.
The merchants and the Chamber
of Commerce are cooperating with
the local lodges in the matter of en-
tertainment and decoration and the
three links of the order will be very
much in evidence'on that day.
The lodges of Oklahoma in this
territory have been invited to attend
and many visitors are expected, and
Ill xr,;II ha
The program for the day is as
follows:
Registration of delegates and Wis
itors at the Armory.
Afternoon
The following program at the Ma
jestic theatre, beginning at 2:30:
Orchestra Prelule-Kansas Juven-
lie Entertainers.
Song-"America," led by orches-
ira.
Invocation.
Music-By Orchestra.
4 Address of Welcome-Mayor OF
hLiberal.
Welcome to OddfelIows-President
G. L. Light.
Response-Member Pratt Lodge.
Welcome to Rebekahs-Mrs. ]. R.
Thierer.
Response-Member Kismet Rebek-
abs.
Music-By Orchestra.
Address-Grand Master ]. ]. Roll
Music-By Orchestra.
Business Meeting.
Evening
. !. o. o. F. degree work at Armory
beginning at 1880.
Initiatory Degree Meade Lodge
L IdII bOuBC
Second Degree Kismet Lodge
Third Degree. .Greensburg Lodge
Rebekah work viii be given at the
hall, beginning at 500 o'clock, by
Pratt Degree Staff.
Midnight lunch will be be served
H., Doh he
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Neff, Hon. A. A. Farmer,
Col. R. W. Dickerson, f. s. Irwin, M.
S. Flood, C. d. Gasaway, S. A. Cox,
and Chas. M. Tucker are in Wichita
today helping to nominate VIM. G..
McAdoo for president.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22

F0UND-Two punches of keys.
Call at this office. 49t1
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22

Rebekah work win be given at the
hall, beginning at 500 o'clock, by
Pratt Degree Staff.
Midnight lunch will be be served
by Rebekahs.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-04-22

Attorney E. W. Davis made a
business trip to Richfield the first of
the week, returning Wednesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
Sweet and Hot Pepper
and ECgplant

Ready for shipment April I. Prices;
1 doz., Zoe; 100, s5c; 1000, $3.50. =,
Varieties: Sweet-Chinese Giant, Bel
or Bull Nose. Hot-Cayenne and Pr
mento.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02

We have one of the prettiest country
homes in Shelby county, consisting OF
about As acres of land. all in cultlva-
ton, has a large two-story house with
electric lights, waterworks, heat, and
is modern In every way; has a nice
large young orchard, good barns, ten
ant houses, ceiled and painted This
place is located about IL miles east Of
the city limits on fine graveled pike,
and is within less than one mile Of the
oil pike. Price for quick sale (s25, 000) !;
terms $4,000 cash. the balance in four
years. This Is a genuine bargain and
II you want it you had better act quick
as it won't be on the market long. II
is also within walking distance OF one
Of the best consolidated schools In
Shelby county.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
Lettuce Plants
Ready for shipment March /. Prices
40c per 100; $500 per I'M.
CauliflOWer

Ready for shipment March s. Prices:
75c per 1907 $500 per I'M. Variety
SNOWFALL
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
REAL ESTATE For SALE.
city PROPERTY

EIGHT room cottage, newly painted
and decorated. on good street block
from good school and car line, This Is
good home and Investment The lady
that has the house In charge occupies
two rooms and rents out the balance
for f4S per month. Gas lights and bath
Lot S0E16G Servants room and garage
Price $3.50, terms.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
VALUABLE OIL

UNUSUAL opportunity; We need
honest, reliable, truthful men and wom-
en- for ali or spare time. to act as our
local representatives, Call or write
United Home Builders OF America 1920
Exchange Bldg, Memphis, Tenn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
FOR SALE.

A nine-room, two-story house on
large, shady lot 200x225 feet, has sery-
ants house, garage; is located on a
good street and on the street car line,
within walking distance OF Main ST.
Price $4,000 with good terms; Is an
ideal location for a rooming house or
a boarding house.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
Seed Stock

Prices: 100. 4Oc: 1000, $3.50; in 10000
lots, $500 per IN; in $4,000 lots. s2.75
per IN. $50.
Varieties: Globe, Detroit. Acme,
Ponderosa, Matchless and Stone.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02

A three bedroom. stucco bungalow.
furnace heat, hardwood floors, garage,
chicken house, COW shed, etc, located
on Southern avenue. Price $4,000
terms ($l,250) cash, the balance $500
per month,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
NJ 4s5s-w.

Attractive, we'll located home, IN
good car line, walking distance Of Cen
trail high school, hardwood floors. hot
water heat, beautiful electric fixtures
two lovely bathrooms. large lot lovely
shade. concrete drive garage for three
cars. two servants rooms, Price Sl7,-
000 terms. You could not duplicate 1t
for twice that,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02

A nice two-story bungalow in Pea
body neighborhood, near high school,
has hot water heat, in fact is modern m
every way, has servants hldse and
garage. Price ($l2,5 with good terms.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
Tomato Plants

Ready for shipment (transplanted)
April i. Prices: i doz,. zoe; 100, sSc;
1000. $3.50.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
NJ 4gsg-w.

Modern brick and slate roof. hard
wood floors, hot water heat, large base
ment. ceiled attic, large lot, servant 8
house, garage, on Carr ave. walking
distance Central high and Bruce schools.
sion
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
NJ. 4o5s-w.

For the man that Is looking for
good home and let the other fellow pay
for it.: Two-story, In good condition,
on paved street. in block Of Poplar car.
lights, bath, gas. Immediate posses
sion. Price $4,000, terms.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02

Five-room cottage on Trigg Ave, with
large shady lot; lot 45x220 feet; rice
young orchard and garden spot: hoI9e
is in first-class condition can give lm-
mediate possession. Price (S4,750) /;
terms (S1,OO0) cash, the balance like
rent. This house Is just across the
street from q church and school and
within so feet OF car line.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
NJ. 4s5s-w.

All brick and slate roof, dry base
ment under entire house, laundry room
and tubs, hardwood floors, beautiful
stucco fixtures, good heating plant, all
kinds Of built-in effects, two baths,
three separate toilets, concrete drive,
garage for two cars. servants house, in
fact there Is everything to make home
complete. Price SIS 900, terms, You
could not duplicate 1t for four times that
amount
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
M. 4s59-w.

Nine-room, two-story. on Madison,
newly painted and decorated, in Al
condition, walking distance OF Central
high school, concrete drive, servants
house and garage, immediate possess
sion, Price $1,000. terms
J. r. FLOWERS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02

Modern two-story. in good location.
newly painted and decorated large liv-
ing room across the front large dining
room with hardwood floors. good fur
mace. three large bedrooms with large
closets, lot 50xf60. one block OF car, two
blocks OF good school Immediate pos
session. Price $4,000. terms il sold this
week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
NJ 4s5s-w.

Modern eight-room, two-story, on
Union, newly painted and decorated,
large lot. servants house and garage
for two cars. II sold this week, $4,000,
terms. This is a bargain,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-02
Sweet POTATO Plants

Ready for shipment April 10. Put up
in punches OF 100 each. Prices: S2.i5
per I'M; 10000 lots, $3.50 per IN; in
$4,000 lots, SAYS per IN; in $4,000 lots
S2.00 per I'M
Varieties: Nancy Han. Porto Rico,
Triumph, Gold Coin, Bunch Yam.
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For SALE.
&c. SD ANo oRaIN.
Cabbage Plants

Ready for shipment March 5. Prices:
$3.50 per I'M; in 10000 lots, S2.25 per
I'M; In %. 900 lots. $500 per I'M, in $1,000
lots. Sl.75 per I'M.
Varieties: Early Jersey Wakefield,
Charleston Wakefield. Early Flat Dutch,
Succession.