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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
SHOT HIS PET QUAIL

H. F. Witt, who lives ID miles
southeast of Liberal, is feeling both
sad and angry over the shooting of
a flock of tame quail at his farm. He
writes the Democrat giving the facts
substantially as follows: 81 have a
flock of tame quail which myself and
family think lot of. Sunday after
noon a car load of game hogs of Lib
eral came into the back yard and
orchard of the tenement house and
shot them. Some of them were pets
that we have had several years and
we had much rather they had come
into the hen house and shot my
Rhode Island Red chickens. Should
I go into the places of business of
those men and damage their proper
ty in the least / would be arrested,
and the same thing will happen to
people who molest my quail in the
future"
Hunters should be very careful in
their search for game not to trespass,
and extend the same courtesy they
would expect should people visit their
premises on a like mission.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
JOSIAH ROBBINS DIED LAST
WEEK AT HUTCHINSON

The funeral service for Josiah
was held Wednesday morn
ing at II o'clock. The body was
taken to Arlington for interment.
Josiah Robbins died at his home at
61S Second Avenue east, at the age
of 76 years. He was a pioneer of the
state, having come from Ohio in the
'80's, residing first at Newton, later
going to Liberal where he lived for
years. Eight years ago he and his
wife came to Hutchinson to make
their home. He is survived by his
wife, a daughter, Mrs. Villa DunlaT
of Lincoln, Neb., and a son, Clyde
Robbins of Healdon, Okla.-Hutch
inson News.
Mr.. Robbins came to Seward coun
ty in the early days and settled on 1
homestead. He became tired of the
life so abandoned the claim. In 1
course of 20 years he came back tC
the claim, filed on it again and proved
it up.
The old time friends of Mr. Rob
bins are sorry to hear of his death.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
RHEA-GRAY

A wedding of much surprise to all
their friends occurred Saturday night
when Tate Rhea and Jack Gray
started on life's journey as one, in
stead of two. They were married by
Rev. Miles o. Wolfe of the Baptist
church.
Mr. and Mrs. Gray Immediately
left for Wichita where they spent a
few days with friends. They are
both we'll known and especially to
the social set of Liberals young
folks.
Mrs. Gray is a very popular and
refined young lady well liked by all
Mr.. Gray is an enterprising young
man and has an interest in the T. l.
Gray G. Son furniture store. They
will make their home at the present
with the groom's parents. The Dem
ocrat joins the many friends in wish
ing them long, happy and prosper
Gus married life.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
WORK ON WHITE WAY
STARTED THIS WEEK

! Workmen started on the work of
Installing the white way system Tues
day. All the equipment has arrived
and as soon as it is determined just
where the light posts are to be es-
the work will continue un-
1nterruptedly until the installation is
completed. By the time the spring
Ibird hops out and begins his spring
Iditty, he may also announce the white
lway displaying the glory of Liberal
The white way on Kansas avenue
will extend to Fifth street ION the
north and to Elm street south, and
ION Second street half block east of
Kansas avenue to Grant avenue.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
GOOD FELLOWS CLUB
RAISED MONEY FOR POOR
Fund on Hand for Future Use. More
Members Will Be Welcomed
to Club.

The Good Fellows of Liberal raised
a considerable fund to bring Christ
mas cheer to the needy, and after all
were taken care of a small balance
remains in the treasury.
Anyone needing assistance should
see one of the members of the finance
committee and their case will be con-
sidered
The finance committee is as fol-
lows:
President: II. Hobble.
Treasurer: E. D. Cooper.
Finance Committee: H. M. Goss,
+. D. Cooper, j. N. Evans, j. M.
Campbell, L. A Etzold, Geo. S. Smith,
T. B. Moore, Chas. w. Ellsaesser.
List of those contributing $500
each to the Club II. Hobble, Moore
& Franklin, +. d. Cooper, John W.
Baughman, W. V. Griffith, A. F. Cor
man, M. Feinberg, Chas. Summers &
Sons, Citizens State Bank, j. B.
Spradling Est, A. P. Sanford, L.
Gum, II. r. Molthrop, A. B. Donley,
Liberal Produce Co., Star Grocery
Co., Geo. $. Smith & Bro, Evans
Harness Co., J. S. Dodd, P. A. Craig,
f. G. Boles, j. d. Mahoney, j. N.
Evans, Enterprise Mere. Co., Over
land Service Station, Malone e., Co.,
Liberal Auto Co., Southwest Motor
Sales Co., Witt g. Co., +. A. Penning-
ton, C. f. Woods, Chas. D. Taylor,
wilkins Brothers, Dubois & Martin,
Liberal Light, Ice & Power Co., W.
f. Stallard, DR.. Morrow, Simon e.
Ellis, T. L. Gray, Mann Auto Co.,
Liberal Buick Co., w. B. King,
Brooks Land Co., W. S. Wolley, B. E..
Heating, V. C. Hahn, Jim Johnston,
G. 7, Ray, Liberal Creamery Co.,
Ezra Shorb, Star Lumber Co., ]. E.
Donnelly, Vickers Grain Co., Chas.
w. Ellsaesser, Bangs Bros, Cooper
Meat Market, Eagle Mere. Co., T. G.
Pate, j. f. George Grocery Co.,
Scandrett & Fuest, Wilson Furniture
Co., Warren Zimmerman, w. H
Feather, C. f. Leete, H. M. Goss
J. w. Campbell Light Milling Co.,
Paul w. Light & Co., South Side
Grocery Co., NJ. f. Cook Lumber Co.
Big a Machine Co., G. w. Cav, R. c.
Gentry, C. M. Stanton, L. V. Gard
, ner, f. M. Mills, Riney & Newly,
j. B. Miller, Riggle Bros, ]. s. Miller.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
FREE DENTAL INSPECTION
IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Dental Inspection law passed
at the last session of our legislature
provides that "school boards of
school districts are hereby required
to provide for free dental inspection
annually for all children" The coun-
ty superintendent is required to make
necessary regulations for the con-
duct of such inspection, and to furn-
ish blanks for reports.
A letter of explanation has been
sent from the superintendent office
to every school board in Seward
county, and every district whose
board makes the necessary provision
will have the dental inspection.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
OBSERVATION OF TRAFFIC
RULES PREVENTS ACCIDENTS

If every driver of car or team
will ever keep in mind and religious
ly obey the injunction "turn to the
right" there would be less trouble on
the streets and on the highways.
And this just as true with the pedes-
trian. And when on Kansas avenue
particularly where the driving space
is narrow it would be doing the act
of good citizenship in driver if he
will keep near the curbing that
those who are behind him may pass
if need be. But always keep to the
fright, then you'll ever be in the
right.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
RAILROAD WORK WILL BE
STARTED NEW YEARS DAY
Appropriate Ceremonies Have Been
Arranged and Whistles Will
Announce Event.

New Years Day at IL o'clock
noon, the initiatory construction
work will begin on the Kansas &
Oklahoma railroad. The bonds in
aid of the road have been voted in
this county and Stevens and Morton
counties and the road to the state
line will be in operation as soon as
the construction gangs can do the
work.
The initiatory work will be done
by Chas. Summers, member of the
Irailroad committee of the Chamber
Rf Commerce. w. H. Feather will
e master of ceremonies. Mr.. Sum-
Y ners will officially start the work,
and there will be songs by the male
quartet, speech by Mr.. Fred Byers,
a prominent attorney from Kokomo,
Indiana, and Attorney H. A. Gaskill
will reply to toast on Liberal
A barrel of apples will be on the
ground. The steam whistles at the
Light plant, laundry and round house
will sound the hour.
Walter Byers, son of the president of
1.-THE road, will have charge of the con-
struction and he promises to push
the work from the time of beginning
until the state line is reached.
The proposition of the road being
builded in the southeasterly direction
\ has not been forgotten and an effort
will be made to begin work on that
{project as soon as the remaining
pledges are secured We learn that
Imany of the farmers in that section
kof Oklahoma where the road is sur
lveyed are becoming anxious to SEE
the construction begin at an earl!
klate.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
Starting Our Fourth Year

With this issue the Democrat begins its fourth
year under our management.
When we bought the paper three years ago con-
ditions insofar the newspaper business was con-
cerned, were ideal. However, it was but short
time until the war-clouds began to gather and then
came the declaration of war with Germany. And
the changed conditions were anything but proplouS
for this business.
However we have weathcred the storm when
thousands perished and have come thru stronger
than by the experience. While it is true we
have not made great deal OF money during this
time the paper has been placed a better footing
Our subscription list has increased until ii is almost
three times large when we purchased it. Our
advertising patronage has doubled and the volume
of job printing has kept pace with the other lines
We would be ungrateful indeed if we did not
sincerely thank all those who have made this pos
sible Our subscribers, correspondents, advertisers,
users of printing all have had part in whatever
success we have achieved, and appreciate their
friendship and patronage.
And we have done everything possible to merit
this business. We have equipped a plant which is
as near modern we knew how to make it, plant
which is 100 per cent efficient as you can
find anywhere. We have employed the best help
procurabe and we have given the business our whole
time and thought.
We came to Liberal because we believed the town
had future, and almost every day we have had
cause to believe our judgment was good. We have
been consistent booster for everything that was for
the advancement of the town and country and we
have found the people here just ready to boost our
interests In short we feel that we have worked to
gether in a manner almost ideal and hope that the
future will the same friendly relations prevail.
But shall not be content with even the present
conditions. We expect to make the paper still better
time goes on We shall add TO our plant, shall
work just hard for the advancement of Liberal
and the Southwest
Again, assuring you of our appreciation of your
patronage and friendship and hoping that by work
ing together all our interests may be served we are
Yours truly,
J. B. MILLER.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
CARSON-HARRISON

Miss Edna Carson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. M. E. Carson and Mr.. Vir-
Gil Harrison, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. W. Harrison, were married at the
court house Tuesday evening by the
Probate Judge. Relatives and one
close friend of the bride witnessed
the wedding. The young folks are
quite well known to the Liberal
folks and the surrounding communi-
ty. Mr.. Harrison is a returned sol
der.
The newly weds left the same
night for San Antoine, Texas, where
they will make their home. Their
friends extend congratulations.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
DOCTORS MEET AND EAT

Saturday night at the Liberal hos
pital, the Meade-Seward Counties
Medical Society held a session and
about nineteen plates were laid in
the basement of the building for the
banquet. Matters in the medical
world were discussed, the business
before the body was considered and
then followed the banquet.
DR.. A. L. Knisely is president and
DR.. Messersmith is secretary of the
society. The session was attended
by visitors from Fowler, Elkhart,
Hugoton, and Meade.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
WALTER JONES DEAD

Walter Jones of Hansford, Texas,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Jones,
passed away at local hospital Tues
day, December 30. Mr.. Jones is an
eX-navy man and is well known to
Liberal folks, having attended the
Liberal school. He is survived by a
loving mother, father, brother, Tom,
and sister, Blanche.
Services were held from the
Christian Church Thursday at 2:30
and interment made in the Liberal
cemetery. The relatives have the
heartfelt sympathies of all who knew
him.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
SPREAD PLANNED
BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

\The Liberal Chamber of Com
merce is planning on another gener-
al meeting about the fifteenth of
January. 1t will be another dinner
affair and as there are many matters
of Importance to be discussed it is
expected that all of the members,
and as many others who are interest
ed in the community welfare, will be
present.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01

The meetings at the Methodist
church are progressing very nicely
and with good attendance. The sing
ing which consists of two choirs, both
the children and the regular choir is
very interesting. Rev. Runyan of
Minneola is the minister and the
leader of the singing is Mr.. Mont
gomery. Every one should try and
attend these interesting meetings.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
BOOSTERS FROM DODGE
CITY MADE LIBERAL VISIT

A delegation of boosters for the
Industrial Conference to be held at
Dodge City on the fifth of January
was in town Monday. When it was
discovered that Liberal would have
a delegation attend the conference
the boosters announced that they ex-
pected a good attendance, generally,
and then nosed their car toward
Dodge City.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01

S. A. Coffman was Liberal visitor
this week and called at this office.
To Mr.. Coffman is due lot of credit
for the success of the bond election
in Stevens county. In fact he
worked himself into the hospital in
the first election held. He is feeling
good that the proposition is at last
settled favorably and that the road
will be built.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
RAILROAD BONDS CARRIED
STRONG IN MORTON COUNTY
Gives Majority of LOG Out of lO9
Votes Cast Tuesday For Kansas
& Oklahoma Road.

Morton County had its election on
the railroad bond proposition Tues
day and the vote resulted as follows
For the bonds to aid the railroad,
106; against, 8.
The matter now is up to the con-
struction company to complete the
work of securing a railroad to the
state line from Liberal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
ONE GOOD ROAD, ANYHOW

The farmers who come to town
over the road running south to the
Beaver river inform US that the road
is in a better shape now than at any
time in the history of the country,
This announcement sounds pretty
good to the business houses of this
city which have obligated themselves
in the sum Of 100000 to have the
work done,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
CHURCHES HAD CHRISTMAS
PROGRAMS AS USUAL

Each church in the city had its
usual Christmas entertainments We'd
nesday night with trees and treats
for the children. Tuesday p m. the
primary department of the Christian
church had their program and Santa
Claus was there, and the children had
a jolly good time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01

W. j. Holman, the Hugoton land
man, was in Liberal the last of the
week on his way east. He says al
most everyone over his way is feel
ing good over the new railroad and
that Stevens county expects to come
to the front with the best of them
during the coming year.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
BIRTHS

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Ross,
December 20, q girl.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Sum-
mers, Thursday, December 25, girl.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Isaacs
of Floris, December %, a girl.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Brooks
Wednesday, December "a, a girl.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01
MARRIAGES

Harry T. Pinkertoh and Leora
Morris of Kismet were married at
the home of j. M. Taylor in Liberal
Wednesday, December "a, Rev. Tay-
lor officiating.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01

C. C. Parks left the first of the
week for his home in Pratt after a
visit with his son, Fred Parks, at
Hugoton.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01

George Mann and Manuel Ferrel
left the first of the week for Ranger,
Texas, where they will be employed
at the oil fields.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01

Porter A. Kirk and Alma Smith of
Kismet were married at the court
house December "a by the Probate
Judge.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01

Mrs. Knott left Tuesday for
Springfield, Mo-, where she will visit
with relatives. She will be gone for
about a month.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01

Leroy Forrest and Marion June
Bible of Liberal were married at the
Carson Hotel December 27 by the
Probate Judge.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01

Everett Preston Conecele and
Reba Inez Coffman of Garden City
were married in Liberal Monday,
December 20, by Rev. Miles o.
Wolfe.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-01

Ruth Spencer of Perryton was in
Liberal last week shopping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-07
GA. TECH SCRUBS
 DEFEAT CLEMSON

Atlanta, November s.-Georgie Tech used only second string players against Clemson today and the Yellow Jacket youngsters had a deperate fight on their hands before they finally tri- umphed, to o. on touchdown made by Hunt in the final period. Lyman kicked the goal.
 Clemson threatened twice, but the first time Gilner failed at place kick and later when Colbert's 19-yard run landed the ball on Techs 31-yard line the Tiger backs could not put it over. Clemson likewise held when Scarbor- oughs 40-yard dash landed the ball on the Tigers ten-yard line in the third period Lineup:
 Clemson (O)-Hefner, left end; Light sey, Aast tackle; Gilmer. left guard; Gettys, center; Rendle, right guard; Cam, right tackle; Spearman, right end; O'Neill, quarterback; Armstrong, left halfback; Colbert, right halfback Allison, fullback.
 Georgia Tech T)-Mayer. left end Mckee, left tackle; Weber, left guard Johnson, center; Berry. right guard Lyman. right tackle; Granger, right end. Giaver, quarterback; Scarborough left halfback; Brewster, right halfbac6 Kushin, fullback
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-07
.SeWanee Wins From Rituals

Sewanee, Tenn, November 6.-(Special.) In a game characterized by brilliant playing one minute and bonehead the next, Sewanee defeated the University of Chattanooga here today, 8 to 0.
 The Tigers scored in every quarter ex~ cept the second. Chattanooga was un- able to make headway against their heavy opponents, and time and again was forced to kick, in the exchange of which Sewanee gained nearly every time Harper outpunted Clark, his boots aver aging over 40 yards. Both teams at tempted several forward passes, Chat tanooga completing one for small gan, while Sewanee made 15 yards Cook to Miller, and again eight yards. The day was very warm and fumblng was con tinually in evidence, both teams offend ing in this respect.
 Chattanooga best gains were made on a double pass criss-cross play, with Sul- livan and Farrell carrying the ball. The Sewanee end was entirely fooled once and Chattanooga made 20 yards. An other time netted 10 yards and a third yards. In advancing the ball, Farrell was the best for the visitors, and Cate and Sussdorf showed up best on defense.
 For Sewanee, Captain Coughlan tore off several nice gains, going 35 yards one time before being downed. Bair, a young freshman from Nashville, pulled off per haps the best play of the day when, after going in at quarterback in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-07
HAGUE'S TOE KICKS
 L. s. U. TO VICTORY

Shreveport La, November s.--Louisi- ana Tigers defeated the Arkansas Razor Backs here today by a score of 3 to 0. A pretty drop kick from the 15-yard goal line by Perry Hague, Louisiana halfback. gave the Tigers the margin. The game played at the Louisiana State fair was witnessed by 10000 persons.
 Crammed full of close situations, spectacular plays and brimful of clever football. the crowd was kept on it's toes throughout the contest.
 The lineup:
 Louisiana State (5)-Dayis, left end :; Hereford, left tackle; Busse, left guard; Spencer, center; Schneider, right guard ; Woodward, right tackle; Lewis, right end; Benoit tcapt.), quarterback; Hague, left halfback; Ives, right halfback ; Ewen, fullback
 nsas-Hanzard left end; Rush ing, left tackle smith (captain), left guard; McGill, center; Jamerson, right guard; Ewart, right tackle; Winkle man. right end; Alcorn. quarterback: : Hams, left halfback; Alcorn (capt), right halfback; Robinson, fullback.
 Score by periods:s L. ,. l.. ..'#........ ...,..... 0 0 5 O-3 Arkansas ............... 0 0 co
 Substitutions Basore for Rushing; Williams for Basore; Kilbourne for E. Alcorn.
 Louisiana State: Curtis for Davis; Landry for Schneider.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-07
INTERCHURCH TEAM
 DEFEATS TUSCALOOSA

Another victory was added to the Crbroken record of the steam rolling Irterchurch eleven yesterday when. on Munger field, the Tuscaloosa Junior High School team was defeated by a 20 to 0 score. During the first half however, the spectators were wonder iEg who would win the game. This was true even though the visitors never came within six yards of mak- ing first downs, and the Southside boys gained total of 125 yards. The same was called at o'clock, and 1t seemed as though the Birmingham backfield was taking a second nap.
 Coach Powell evidently told his men 9 few things between halves, however, for when the second session began the Interchurch team began a steady march down the field towards their op- Ionents' goal, Each time, however, McHenry would interrupt the steadi- ness of the journey by breaking away for one of his regular dashes. I.e- Vlnge began his terrific line plung
 ing, also, and Newton Maxwell, Hold ar, Lynch. Aird and Perry kept the ball travelling at rapid gate until three touchdowns were registered in the two short time remaining periods.
 The Five Points team gained a total Of 2S6 yards during the game, while the visitors only made 20 yards. This indicates pretty well the superiority of the local team, but in no way the kind of scrap the spectators saw at Munger field. "Red" Joyce Tfone gave Captain Holders team all the trouble tEey were looking for. Mike Denny's boot kept the ball out of danger many times for his teammates. Gene Daw- son played a regular game at quarter, ard the entire Tuscalooka bunch was game scrapping team They will give the Birmingham boys hard fight on Armistice Day when they meet again on Denny field.
 The Interchurch lineup was as fol- lows: Cabaniss, center; Holder (csp- tain) and Lynch, ends; Ware and Poole, tackles; Perry, quarter; Levinge, full; Newton and McHenry. halves. Substt- tutions: Harris for Cobbs. Homire for Le evinge, Aird for Perry, Maxwell for Newton. Touchdowns: McHerny ?, Levinge 1. Officials, Speer, Riding and Baker.