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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
LIBERAL A GOOD PLACE TO BE
Many and Varied Opportunities for
Investment

The chameleon is a different color
to those who see it.
To the settler, the color of the
business is a different view
To the city man, the town man
and the farmer, the prairie and the
towns have different aspect.
To the stranger in the midst does
all things look new and different; he
takes a different slant on everything
and it is the purpose to give to the
home people and to the outside world
the impression that the writer has
of this country after a two weeks
stay here gathering data and statis-
tics for tire feature articles running
in this campaign.
The pioneers came and covered
the prairie and conquered the soil.
They civilized the buffalo plain,
plowed, planted and harvested and
made Seward county a wheat field,
and Liberal the center market for the
sorghum grain family. But the ear
ly pioneer is gone. 'Tis melancholy
that most of the early pioneers are
today old and poor, that i'll luck,
poverty and misfortune came to
them, but twas ever thus, that the pi-
oneer in every walk of life has plow-
ed for others to till, sowed for others
to reap. To quote bit of verse:
"To conquer the wild prairie, toll,
fret and die.
The pioneers came, with strong arm
and clear brain.
And the vision that ran to the wes-
ern sky,
Forever vanished on the windswept
plain.
1t has ever been the pioneers fate,
To see, yet not possess the promised
land
Though he labor thru life, early and
late,
He sows for strangers; and dies with
an empty hand"
But enough of the early day. This
article is of today and of the future
which beckons so joyously, and will
deal more particularly with Liberal
the center of the activity and from
which. all progress radiates.
When Dame fotune smiles there is
question as toward whom her fancy
might be directed. 1t has been said
that Opportunity knocks but once at
every mans door-the same is true
of a town, for a town is but the con-
centrated efforts of a congregation
of men.1f that town those men fail
to gasp the chance, Opportunity
passes on and knocks no more. Lib
eral showed her desire to grasp OPP
potunity in the days of county seat
fights--Liberal races for progress and
then; they have been starting things
and then going after them and get
ting then ever since. It's the kind of
stuff they are made of-and what has
made Liberal city of $500 people in
the few short years of the towns ex-
istence. True, other live ones have
come and joined forces and energies
and strengthened the cooperative
spirit; like begets like-especially
when the pep and spirit and enthus-
iasm is manifest as in Liberal.
And there the secret is out; that's
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
LIBERAL MAN
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
United States Marshal o. T. Wood
Files Declaration of Candidacy
Last Week

When you step into the booth on
Primary day, if you happen to be a
Democrat, you will notice under the
heading "For Governor" the name
of o. T. Wood.
The Democrat is in receipt of "A
letter from Mr. Wood in which he
says he has filed as a candidate and
expects to make good campaign for
the nomination.
Mr.. Wood should have this NOM
ination. While he is from the south
western part of the state, he has
made his home at Topeka for the past
several years, while serving as Unit
en- States Marshal, a position he has
filled most eredibly.
Southwestern Kansas never figured
very strongly in the lineup for state
office, and this year, having a per-
fectly good candidate, and one espec-
tally qualified for the place we feel
that the eastern part of the state
should give Mr.. Wood strong sup
port and help put him over.
Those of us who have known
"Otho" for the past fifteen of twen-
ty years cannot help but feel that
his occupancy of the Governors Of
flee would mean a forward-looking
program.
During his incumbency of the of
flee of U. S. Marshal he has had the
opportunity of visiting every part of
the state and it is doubtful if at this
time there is another man better
qualified to fill the place than o. T.
Wood.
One thing is sure out here where
he is known he will get vote that
will surprise even himself. After talk
ing with many Democrats and some
Rpublicans we find that Mr.. Wood is
going to run strong in his home coun-
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
STUDENTS OF MISS CASH
GAVE PLEASING RECITAL

A recital of much enjoyment was
given last Wednesday evening at the
Baptist church, when a number of
the advanced voice pupils of Miss
Cash appeared in a pleasing program.
She was ably assisted by Miss Mary
Etzold who gave a piano number in
an capable and artistic manner The
voice pupils taking part were Misses
Agatha Printz, Flossie Montandon,
Lucille Skinner, Martha Mays and
Mrs. Henry V. Tucker.
Miss Printz has voice of great
promise, her numbers showing the
unusual volume and quality of tone.
Miss Montandon's selections were ex-
ceptionally sweet and pleasingly
handled. Mrs. Henry Tucker delight
ed her audience by two charming sell
ections in which her technique and
shading of tones were executed with
delicacy and beauty. Miss Skinner,
gave her songs with ease and grace.
She possesses a sweet and musical
range of tone. Miss Mayes proved the
power and beauty of her voice in two
splendid selections. She has a wide
isinge and handles her tones master
fully.
Miss Cash played the accompani-
ments for her pupils.
The class were highly compliment
ed on their voices and the careful
training. Miss Cash has proved her
knowledge of the voice by the result
of her pupils in the recital which
shows perfection and understanding.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
FUEST-McKEINAN

The marriage of Miss Blanche
Fuest of Liberal to Mr.. Patrick
James McKiernan was solemnized
this noon at the Catholic parsonage
by Father Nagle in the presence Of
the immediate families of the bridal
party. Mr.. and Mrs. McKiernan left
on a short wedding trip. He is an em-
ploye of the Hostutler and Nipple
store.-Hutchinson News
Mrs. McKiernan is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Fuest of this city
and has many friends here who ex-
tend congratulations
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
Historical Society Comp.
BONE DRY IN LIBERAL

The water situation in Liberal is
not the best in the world at the pres
ent time. In fact there is scarcely
enough water for household use to
say nothing of sprinkling.
During the past week the city
council has been cencered severely
for the lack of water, and this is do
ing the Council and Mayor an in
justice The new well is all that could
be asked and with sufficient power
to run the pump would furnish all
the water Liberal needs,
But the power is lacking. Trouble
at the light plant has caused short
age of juice and this has made it
impossible to run the pump on the
big well.
The city has kept man at the
pump house night and day when
there was an opportunity to get
juice and every fifteen minute per-
iod has been utilized, but still their
supply is insufficient.
Something will have to be done
and Mayor Griffith and the members
of the Council are sprouting grey
hairs by the million. Some action will
be taken, but just what is not yet
certain.
Whenever an emergency exists the
Mayor and Council have almost un-
limited power and they are deter
mined to remedy the situation.
1t has been suggested that a power
plant be installed by the city and it is
possible that this will be done. The
Council is investigating the plans
and ascertaining costs with the idea
of acting upon the suggestion.
Manager Magruder of the Light
Company is out of town today and
could not be interviewed so it is not
known what the situation is at the
plant but unless the trouble is quick
ly and permanently remedied Liber-
al will install an adequate power
plant to pump all the water needed.
We must have water for fire pro-
lection as well as other uses and re
gardless Of the cost or method it
must be provided.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
ANTELOPE VALLEY

Earl Johnsons sale on the Cimar-
ron Tuesday drew a large crowd. A
tempting lunch was served having
been prepared by several women of
the Valley the day before. This prob
ably had lot of effect on everyone's
spirits for things sold well. Mr.. John
son will probably make Liberal his
home. However everyone woud rath-
er have him in the neighborhood.
The Jolly Dzen club has adjourned
until after harvest. Busy times these
days. But you can bet they'll make
up for lost time when they get to-
gether.
Q. P Holland and Mr.. Corrigan
are combining forces and harvesting
together this year. They will start
cutting about the middle of the week.
Route B has new mail man, Ben
Thompson being in Oklahoma for the
present.
Ed Kindschi left for Lincoln, Neb.
Friday to attend the funeral of his
brother who had a stroke of paralysis
last week
Geo. Sloan who is helping Ed
Kindschi harvest has bought Ford
speedster.
Rev. Barrier will preach Sunday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
MAHONEY-GORDON

On Sunday, June e~27, \at seven o.
clock, at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mahoney, oc-
Cured the wedding Of their daughter,
Lizzie, to Mr.. Roy Gordon. The Rev.
Bolton officiating. After the cere-
mony a delicious three course lunch
con was served Miss Celestine Lane
and Mr.. Clifford Mahoneyacted as
bridesmaid and best man The bride
worn light blue georgette dress
which was very becoming to her. The
groom wore a suit of blue.
Mrs. Gordon is an accomplished
young woman and we'll liked by a
large circle of friends. Mr.. Gordon
is the son of w. L. Gordon and is a
prosperous young man and has been
employed at the Liberal Buick gar
age for some time. Both young peo-
pie have host of friends who join
in wishing them happy married life.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
OIL!

The oil excitement is not abated
this week although there is not as
much talk on the street, dozens of
people are busy picking up leases and
strangers continue to blow into the
city for the purpose of leasing.
Among those, who are best inform
ed it is firmly Believed there are en-
couraging conditions in the west test.
They have various theories on which
they base their conclusions and are
busy getting leases.
The west test is still shut down,
and drilling will likely not be resum-
ed unit after harvest is over.
We still have the knowing "gink"
who knows there is no oil here but it
seems that some strangers have a
different idea as to the matter.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
NEW RAILROAD TO BE
FINISHED AT EARLY DATE
Connection With Rock Island Is Made
Depot Track Completed, and
Grading Uuder Way

A representative of the Democrat
accompanied W. P. Byers of the
Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad, on an
inspection of the work of laying
track this morning.
The grade is completed and steel
laid from a connection with the Rock
Island east of the Water tank to the
site of the depot on South Kansas
Two crews of track workers are
busy leveling and lining up the track.
The grade out of the city is complet-
ed to the wheat field and as soon as
the wheat is harvested this will be
graded.
According to Mr.. Byers ninety per
cent of the right-of-way in both Kan
sas and Oklahoma is secured, one
third of the grading is done One
crew is still working, but the lure of
the harvest field attracted two of the
crews. These will be back as soon as
harvest is over.
All corporate matters in both
states have been completed, a lot of
materal on the ground and more is
on the way.
We are informed that the track
can be laid at the rate of a mile or
more per day, so it will be but a short
time until the road will be ready for
trains.
Two locomotives will arrive as
soon as the track is ready for them
to run over, which may be this week.
Some of the grading has been held
up waiting for the wheat to be har-
vested, saving the company many
thousands dollars. The road runs thru
some of the best wheat country in
Kansas and Oklahoma and the COM
pany hasitated to destroy the crop
so close to harvest.
AS soon as the Forgan line is fin
ished work will start on the line west
to the Colorado line. That part is
easy sailing, according to Mr.. Byers
and it will not be a great while until
the road west vii be reality.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
GONE TO HER REWARD

Mrs. Mary Paramore, wife of the
late Rev. T. B. Par2more, has heard
the call from her Mastef to "Come
up higher" and answered the sum-
mons with her lamp trimmed and
burning. Mrs. Paramore was born
March 8, 1860, and died June 10,
1920. She was united in marriage
to Rev. T. B. Paramore Nov. 27, 1902
and moved to Liberal March 1908,
where she lived until year ago
when she went to live with her sister
Mrs. Jennie Straulman at Dodge City
who so tenderly cared for her in her
last days. She was a sufferer for a
year but bore it all with patience.
and was continually praising God for
His goodness to her. She said to a
former pastor few days before her
death. "Oh. Brother Hestwood, the
Lord is so good to me-" Her life and
means were consecrated to Him
"from whom all blessings flow" She
acknowledged Him in all her ways.
Faithfulness was a characteristic of
her life. No task was too great for
her for the advancement of Gods
Kingdom on earth; No night too
dark or stormy to keep her away
from the house of God. Her seat will
be vacant there. She has gone "where
congregations ne'er break up, and
Sabbaths have no end"
She leaves one sister, five brothers
and many other relatives and friends
to mourn her departure. To all we
would say, weep not, for her labors
are ended and she has gone to her re.
ward. A Friend.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
Mrs. Ida Wright visited in 0ptima
the last Of the week.

DR. ]. d. Welch of Lawrence is
. here for the harvest
f. D. Kindsch left on No. Friday
on business trip east.
DR.. Jones was down from Hutch
inson the last of the week on business
Postmaster Irwin was in Garden
City the last of the week on business
The Westminster Guild will meet
next Wednesday with Miss Nellie
Berry.
Mr.. March, the oil man, was down
from Meade the first of the week on
business.
Mrs. Gertrude Davis left the last
Of the week for her home in Kapsas
j. N. Davis.
Miss Gladys Craig returned Tues
day from school at Christian college
Columbia, Mo.
Mrs. A. B. Bolts and daughter
Matte left Tuesday for visit with
relatives in Minneola.
G. NJ. LeMonnier made a business
trip to Fowler Friday to look after
his picture show theatre there.
M. T. Lewellyn who has been here
for some time visiting at the home
for short visit with relatives.
week
Mrs. Henry Fleak and son left for
Brighten, Iowa, Monday for a visit
with Mr.. Fleak's mother and other
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Kelly of Meade
came in the last of the week to stay
here this week for Mrs. Kelly to take
chiropractic adjustments.
A number of the younger set en-
ioyed picnic Friday night. They
walked out and took real picnic
lunch. Every one present had a good
time.
Mrs. Harry Clark and three chill
dren, Bessie, Robert and Guy, re-
turned Tuesday to their home in Guy
mon after a three days visit at the
Guy LeMonnier home.
DR.: Geo. S. Smith left for Salem,
Va, Tuesday, being called there by
the sickness of his sister. Roy Smith
his nephew, accompanied him on the
trip to visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Young and
daughter, Charlotte and C. P. Smith
and daughter, Dorothy motored to
Hugoton Friday for Messers. Smith
and Young to attend the rural car
riers convention.
The White Way pole at the corner
of Kansas avenue and Second was
demolished Wednesday when a lady
ran into it with aNFord. The iron pole
was broken in several places and the
base destroyed.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01

Some time we'd like to go some
where, and see something, or hear
something, or enjoy something, with
out having to write about it after
ward. That would be welcome relief
to the news writer. To be sure, the
knowledge that he is expected to
write about it afterwards keeps him
constantly watching for the good
things, but this same constant atten-
tin divides his interest a little and
keeps him from getting the entire
measure of enjoyment that others
can have. So, some day, when we
have time ,we'll go somewhere and see
something and forget to write it up
afterwards -Kingman Journal
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
NEW RAILROAD

The X & 9 Railroad from Liberal
to Forgan, is now under construction.
Several miles of the road has been
graded and some of the steel and ties
are already at Liberal to be placed
on the grade as soon as completed.
This will extend the activities of
Woodward in a northwest direction
and will probably give us the first
fuel relief that we have had for many
years. Cheap fuel is what we want in
Woodward and any enterprise tend
ing in that direction is gladly well
coined by Woodward folks.-Wood-
ward Democrat
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01

Misses Ruth Fields and Winifred
Exams delightfully."- entertained at the
home of the former, Tuesday evening
in honor of Lottie Hitch of Guymon
and Gladys Blake of Guthrie, Okla,
The evening was spent in playing
cards and dancing. After delicious
refreshments the girls escorted the
boys home and returned to enjoy
slumber party In the morning a
three course breakfast was served.
The guests for the evening were
Misses Lottie Hitch of Guymon, GlaA
dys Blake Of Guthrie. Francis Nor
row, Velma Bond, Velma Printz,
Vida Naylor, Messers. William Ed
son, Eugene Stoufer, GLADDEN. Brat
tin, Olen Waite, Nova Dickerson and
Floyd Kear, Leonard Pittman and
Clicord Rainy of Guymon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
BANGS-PRINTZ

A wedding of much surprise occur
red Saturday night, June 26, when
Miss Ethel Bangs was united in mar
IMAGE to Mr. Lloyd Print. Mrs.
Printz is the charming daughter of
Mr.. William Bangs and Mr.. Printz
is an energetic young man, the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Prntz of this
city. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Printz are
very popular especially among the
younger set. The Democrat joins
with their large circle of friends in
extending congratulations.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
DRILL AT CUNNINGHAM
PASSES THROUGH POCKET
No Production In Find Made Some
Weeks Ago, But Formations Below
Made II Look Good to Oil Men

Drilling was resumed in the Gun
ningham test well early this week af-
ter considerable delay caused by
defective casing which let in water
The work of cleaning out the well
was finished and the bit sent down
into the oil sand which made such
a strong showing a few weeks ago,
1t proved to be only pocket, though
big one, but Immediately below it
was more of the limestone forma-
ton and there has been continued
signs of oil in all the balngs since
then, which leads the promoters to
think they are in the presence of oil
in paying quantities which may be
struck almost any time now. The
depth Monday evening was 3,6l7 #.
Journal
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
HAYNE ENDEAVOR HAS
INTERESTING EErINi;S

The Hayne Christian Endepvor is
one of the live organizations of the
county and some very enjoyable and
interesting meetings are being held.
The Hayne folks are a live bunch
and are putting a lot Of pep into the
c. f. organization, They extend an
invitation to other Endeavor societies
to visit them and see how it's done.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
HARVEST is ON

Harvest is now on full blast and
the weather has been ideal for the
work.
That Seward county will this year
surpass all records is conceded. We
have heard several farmers say they
had fields which would make thirty
bushels, while many are making
claims Of fifteen to twenty bushels.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01

George A. Krell, one of the Dem
Gratis good friends living near Ar
kalon, was in town Saturday to make
final proof on his homestead. His wit
nesses were> Charles Brown, Earl
Him, J. W. Pinkerton and James D.
Harvey.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01

Mrs. A. M. Miller left Wednesday
for LaPlatte, Mo-, where she will Wis
it her daughter.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01

The marriage of Mrs. Ida Pellette
to Mr.. George w. Lee occurred in
Wichita Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lee
has for the past ten years been book
keeper in several of the county Of
fees Mr.. Lee is now connected with
the Lamborn Real Estate agency; he
was formerly county clerk.-Hutch-
inson Gazette.
Mrs. Lee is the mother of DR.. r.
+. Pellette of this city.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-01
MARRIED

Harry Denton and Rachael E.
Snyder, both of Kismet, were married
by the Rev. Barrier of the Presby-
teian church, June %, at the Manse.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-12-18

my circumstances had II In his power
to make a girl like yourself, who has
been reared In such luxury, entirely
happy In the new and changed con-
ditions that mntrimony leads 10. Was
II right In me. I said to myself, to
jeopardlze your happiness by asking
you to share the lot Of one. who, while
his present salary is fairly com
Portable one,p,is not. at the same time
prepared to say positively that he win
succeedT l. have. now put the case
before you. know you to be o sensi-
Bile girl. and one whose iutuitions
am sure willHleod you Alright. After
this brief explanation l beg OF you
therefore to look at my gift, and. II
your heart tells you to do so. accept
Il from the man who loves you above
all others" %
Hastily breaking the seal the young
girl he addressed gazed for brief
interval at the beautiful object thai
lay In her hand. Then advancing
swiftly to where he stood she threw
her arms around the neck OF the mar
who had so worthily won her, ex
claiming with glad cry:
Dearest. how can doubt you
Any man who Is cute enough to Kill
two birds with one stone by giving
girl an engagement ring for her Christ
mas present cannot help but succeed !
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-12-18
xaSy SHE BELIEVED IN HIM
sFNs Two Birds With One Stone
Engagement Ring for Christmas
Present. ',."

e ,yTxSJsFoRE opening the slight
fXiasIA Christmas token have
ESsIEs brought you, Miss Clara"
4 ,a.SynS, said Mr.. MacServe. as he
took from his Inside pocket
= snail pocka 20 land Handed II 20 the
young lady In, question. II think II
Sesa 30 acquuint you. In my imperfect
way, With the state of my feelings.
Ne croe Ia the point in ms brief and
pSsl ctir;,l a mnnner as possible, .sparlns
ySa aii the unnecessary details, | may
-as wcu tell you AT once that ! love
you. s'rom the moment that first
-olct vsu was fully aware that this was
-sReEiIsisie. The more | set my mind
=sga ms, q, the more ] struggled TO con
saci uiyseIf--to he strong-the more
As;rlessly | became involved. You
~aan naturally ask AZ once why
-rarouid struggle against a passion
watch is. admitted by all 10 be the
zssucce OF the greatest happiness
staown to humunit". But could not
.s,Sard che matter In selfish light. II
was done, Miss Clara. because | have
~aoubIed all along whether a man IN