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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
NEW PARTY ORGANIZED
Number. of Citizens. Organized q
Party To Enter City Politics
Tuesday might

The Peoples party created at a
meeting of number of citizens Tues
day night and in the future will ap-
pear on the city ballot to offer a
choice for nominees for city office at
the annual election. The organization
starts out with E. A. Evans, chair
mn and Roy Gardner, secretary. By
virtue Of the assembly at the organ
ization of the party, the chirman and
secretary will call caucuses and the
new party will become party in the
development and particularly in t.
tanning general vote at the city
elections. Just one ticket in the field
does not create the desirable, the
needful interest in city affairs and
that is one of the main ideas for the
new party.
Several years ago there were two
parties supported and there is every
reason to believe that two parties
in the future will be supported:
The new organization will begin
active operation in a short time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
OIL NEWS ABOUT
SAME a VI OLD STORY
One Day Up in theAir, Next Day Down
To the Deapths. Little
~ Doing
WORK CONTINUES ABOUT DERRICKs

One can hear anything he wishes
to hear about the oil situation. One
day, everyone is in high spirits and
the next day, the spirits fall below
zero But the derricks still show signs
of life and men are still tending to
the usual activities about the tests.
One day one will hear that oil is
inevitable; the day following there
is none, never will be, and the whole
thing is a farce. Nevertheless, those
vitality interested still maintain that
there is oil and that when the time
is propitious (an but one man know
eth) the well will be brought in.
Leases are exchanging hands
slowly this week although there are
ported. The oil fever Is far from be-
some purchases being made It Is re-
ing extinct.
It takes time to bring in a new
field and there is but one thing to do
and that is to keep a stiff upper lip
hang on to the leases and sit tight.
This little delay may be the darkness
before the dawn.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
TWO BIG PICTURES AT THE
MAJESTIC TOMORROW AND
FIRST OF THE WEEK

"Twin Beds;,' win be the attraction
at the Majestic theatre Friday and
Saturday. This is a great comedy
drama and had miraculous run in
New York before going on the screen
Another big feature will be "The
Great Adventure" Monday and Tues
day nights This is First National
Attraction with an all star cast and
is fresh from the studios. This pic
ture has but recently been released
and Liberal is getting it as soon as
Kansas City.
If you want to be entertained de-
lightfully don't fail to see these two
pictures.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
OFFICERS GET YOU
DON'T WATCH OUT
To Have Cleanup Week Beginning First
Of Month Mayor Griffith
Soys So
CITY OFFICERS TO Be on THE JOB

Beginning April 1st and lasting
for ten days, the city win carry on q
cleanup campaign in which all are re.
quested to take an active part.
The city health officer, chief Of
polio and chief Of the fire depart
mnt will assist the mayor and coun.
Gil in making Liberal clean and beau
full.
The idea, according to Mayor Grif-
fifth, is to have these officials inspect
the premises, the plumbing-every-
thing about your home, and see II
there are dangerous flues, disease
breeding and, dump heaps.
It would be we'll for every citizen
to give his place a once over and see
what he can see.
The idea Of the officials is to do
a good job of cleaning up. Not mere
ly skimming over the premises with
rake and bonfire, but an honest to
goodness cleanup purifying of
and exterior.
Those are able might add to the
cleanup by applying paint and re-
pairing broken fences, rundown
sheds and otherwise do the things
that ought to be done.
Let's everyone step out in the back
yard and take look. But don't look
over. your fence until you have run
your eye over your own premises
The officers will take care of the
man next door. &
Liberals going to cleanup
Hepl
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
.GUTHER|E DEFEATED
BURNS SAT-. NIGHT
Real Scientific Contest Was Enjoyed
By The Usual Large
Crowd
MAY HAVE ANOTHER MATCH SOON

The Guthrie Burns wrestling
match that was held at the Armory
Saturday night and match that has
been long hoped for, was attended by
large crowd. Great interest was dis
played throughout the evening. c
The preliminaries were very inter-
esting, both were put on by home
boys. The first was Arthur Carson,
weight 1875 pounds and Allen Ed
wards, weight 1872. Both boys went
on the mat eager for a good fight
and showed up we'll for amateurs.
Mr., Freeman acted as refereeand at
ter IL minutes Edwards won a fall
by some kind of toe hold as Mr..
Freeman called it. gHN
The second preliminary by Rodney
Wilson, weight 151, and Raymond
Arron, weight 148, was very good
one, and with experience both boys
would make good In the wrestling
game, as they already have a very
good idea of how it is done.
These boys wrestled for ID minutes
without a fall.
When Guthrie and Burns appear
ed on the mat the crowd raised q
great applause Gordon was chosen
as referee, and DR.. Messersmith time
keeper and the bout was on In full
blast. f
It was soon evident that the men
were good match for each other
and they took no unnecessary cham
ces.
They moved with great care and
at times there were great thrills
when one would break bad hold and
then again scramble for an advan-
tageous position.
For 81 minutes both men worked
hard and then Guthrie caught Burns
when he least suspected it, with the
terrible toe hold that he is noted for
and made him concede the fall to him
while Burns gtood great punishment
before he would give up but without
avail.
The ten minute rest period ensued
every one was anxious to know who
would get the next fall, and was an
xious when the time came for the
men to go back on the mat
They came back on the mat each
one fully expectant for the next fall
and each worked hard and Burns ex-
ercised every effort to get Guthrie
into compromising position sbut the
experience and strength Of Guthrie
was too much for him and in % min
utes Guthrie was again the winner
Of the second fall and the match was
won by another toe hold.
Both men are we'll liked by Lib
eral people and the spirit of the even
ing about evenly divided az both
nave many friends that wished them
10 win.
A Mr.. Ellis was here from Beaver
md wished to meet the winner of the
match. It is not known as yet wheth-
,r that match will be staged or not.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
LAST NUMBER OF LYcEUM
COURSE ON APRIL 1ST

The last number Of the high school
lecture course will be given Friday
evening, Apri 1st, at the Majestic
theatre. Alton Packard comes as q
first class entertainer in master car
toon work and as humorist he is
out Of the ordinary.
His number is to be considered
one of the best best that has appear
ed on this years program and all
who have seen him play have been
exceedingly well pleased.
In his stand for the home ideal,
Alton Packard strikes the key note
Of the most vital question before
America today, and he puts his work
on the very highest plane and has
found q. most unique way in holding
up the highest civil and moral con-
ditions without making his audiences
feel they have been preached to.
We find that people who have en-
sagd Mr.. Packard for an evenings
find him one OF the
very best entertainers obtainable.
Do not forget the time and place
and come out and bring friend with
YOU for it will be well worth your
while
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
CITY TICKET WAS
NOMINATED THURS.
Out Two Changes in Council and School
Board As Result Of
Convention
V.B. KING RUN FOR polio EJuDGE

The mass convention called fol
Thursday, evening resulted in but
few changes in the official family Of
Liberal.
Tyler Newly was re-nominatec
!. for councilman in the Third ward
as was ]. G. Bryson in the First. W
81. Vickers is a new candidate from
the Second.
For school board, W. E. Farmer
W. II. Feather, F. G Boles and Paul
W. Light were the nominees. Mr..
Light is the new member of the
board.
W. B. King was nominated for
police judge, c. W. Law for city
treasurer and r. e. Summers treas
urer of the school board.
Considerable excitement prevailed
Thursday afternoon when it became
known that two tickets would be put
before the voters at the caucuses.
Every caucus was largely attended,
in fact, never in the history Of Liber-
d was there so much interest was ta-
ken.
While the second ticket was COM
ment seemed to favor the officials
posed of some fine men, the senti-
ment seemed to favor the officials
already in office and with the excep-
ton Of two who declined to again
become candidates all were nomina-
ted for another term.
In the first ward ]. G. Bryson,
present councilman, was opposed by
John Rolin Bryson won Sc to- %; in
the second, s. A. Miller and W. a..
Vickers were candidates, both new
men. Vickers won 81 to 43. The
third ward had as candidates ] T.
Newly, present incumbent and H. G.
Armstrong. Newly received the
nomination 40 to 26.
For school board W. E. Farmer,
f. G. Boles, w. H Feather and F o.
Rindof were candidates. With the
exception Of Mr.. Rindom all were
members of the board and all three
were remoninated. Paul w. Light
was nominated for the short term
without opposition.
T. W. Hubbard, present police
Judge, was opposed by W. B. King.
Kings friends were busy all day and
when the votes were counted It was
found he had received the nomin-
alton 149 to 81.
The election of C. w. Law as city
treasurer and R. e. Summers as
school treasurer were by acclama-
tion.
A. A. Farmer was elected chair
nan of the meeting and Lee LARA
bee, secretary, and the court house
was jammed with interested citizens.
Although interest was keen the con-
test was friendly and all agree that |
while some mighty good men were
there is little Likelihood of another
aefeated, good men were elected and
dcket being put in the field.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
CHAMBEROF COMMERCE
AND LIBERAL AFFAIRS
Furnished By The Secretary Of The
Liberal Chamber bf
Commerce
DOINGs ALL over The SOUTHWEST

The Liberal Chamber of Com
merce will have its quarterly meet
ing on Tuesday evening, April 9th,
in the Court House. beginning at 8
O'Clock It Is the desire Of the officers
and directors to have this meeting
attended by every member Of the
organization. 1t has been found nec-
essary by the directors that a slight
change should be made Con-
stitution and Bylaws for the best
interests of the Chamber and this
matter will be voted upon at the
at the quarterly meeting.
A very successful campaipn for
new members was made BY the dir.
ectors in the latter part of February.
1t was a still hunt, but a productive
one. The organization now has over
100 members made up of the best
business and professional men in
Liberal. There is room for more and
applications for membership may be
made at any time at the office of the
secretary, or they may be turned in
at the quarterlp meeting.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
MAKING A CHANGE IN
THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT

The millinery department Of Cor
mans store was changed this week
somewhat, which made it more at
attractive and convient to both Gus
toners and milliners. The spring
stock of hats have been beautifully
arranged and the draperies add to
the artistic design of the apartment
Miss Rice and assistant, Miss Swan,
planned the change and it is a great
improvement.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
MRS. BEN H. DAY HAS
SOME FINE PAINTINGS

Mrs. Ben H. Day who is an artist
of no mean ability, has collection
of oil paintings she has made and all
are attractive and show exceptional
talent. Among her paintings is one
"The Wise Men" which shows them
on the way to Jerusalem, being guild
ed by the star Ger the little city. She
has others in rural and water scenes,
all of which are very interesting.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
THE LIBRARY PROPOSITION
By Mrs. J. D. Hill

The Woman's Club of Liberal of.
teen hundred books to the city If the
fers to donate their library of fiji.
dty will provide the money neces-
sary to run the library and keep Il
epen to the public
This proposition does not include
the building Of library building
at all.
The raising Of the money to run
the library will not place burden
Spon anyone, for the levy authoriz-
ed by the state law cannot be more
bsn one dollar per thousand on the
assessed valuation Of the city proper
ty.
A good library in town Is Just
as necessary as good public school.
The teachers and pupils In our
schools depend largely on ocr library
for books needed in their work.
This demand has grown to such
proportions that there must be lar
ger library than the one we have.
The woman's Club Is doing all that
Il seems possible along this line now.
The city as a whole should should
e. this responsibility.
There Is hardly q city Of this size
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAM
FRIDAY EVENING

The American Legion will present
Edward Elliott, 'impersonator, at the
Christian church, Friday night, in a
fine program. An admission of 2bc
and SOC will be charged. It is hoped
large crowd will attend this enter
tainment. Mr.. Elliott has national
reputation as an impersonator and
ones money and time are well spent
in listening to him.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
SOLD THREE CARS TO LOCAL
BUSINESS MEN

Chas. Hale Of Hutchinson who has
been in the city for the past week in
the interest Of his motor sales COM
pany, report the sale Of three cars TO
local business men. G. M. Steward
bought a Haynes; H. N. Witt, a Chal-
mers, and Atty. Eugene w. Davis, q
Chalmers. M sSnW y
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
MANY PRETTY
EASTER WINDOWS

The display windows over the
downtown district of the city are
prettily arranged this week with Eas-
ter novelties and especially the dry
goods stores. The racket stores are
showing rabbits, chicks and colored
eggs in many varieties, while the flo
wer shops are fragrant with sweet
blossoms and rare plants.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Everything presages marked I'm
provement in business in Liberal for
the coming summer, and It Is believ-
ed that this Improvement will begin
manifesting itself by the first OF
May.
Compared with other Kansas towns
Of, like Importance Liberal has been
a little better off than the others.
There is more building in progress
and planned for the immediate fu-
ture in Liberal than in any other SIM
way again on the city's paving pro-
grim. All over the state an improve
ment in business is indicated and ex-
pected, and in the forward movement
Liberal viii certainly keep up with
the procession.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
SCHOOL MEETING FIRST
MONDAY NIGHT IN APRIL

The regular meeting Of the Board
Of Education and officers will bs
held on the first Monday evening In
April, at which time the teachers
in the grade and high schools viii
give. notice Of their intention to re-
main for another year or otherwise.
There are some Of the present
corps who do not intend to come
back next year, having already made
other arrangements
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING
ON APRIL 9th THIS YEAR

The annual school melting will be
held on April 9th, this spring in the
rural districts at which time there be
the election of officers and other
general business discussed and de-
cided upon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
SEVERAL RURAL SCHOOLS
CLOSE THIS FRIDAY

The rural schools are closing now.
District %, taught by Miss Lois Gil
bert, closed last week The Happy
HOLLOW school, Miss Edna shorb,
teacher, Hayne school, Miss 'Jessa
Jessup. teaeher, and the Swink
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
BOYS TAKEN OFF
ROCK ISLAND HERE

Four boys were taken off 'ofSthe
Rock Island train number 8 here
Monday night. They said that they
had boarded the train at Pratt.
When they started to get off the
car here one Of them accidentally
caught his foot and slightly injured
The authorities caught them and
took them to Jail to await further IN
formation concerning their escapade.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

The report of a proposed merger
of the Rock Island with the Southern
Pacific and FL Paso & Southwestern
roads is of interest to Liberal.
Whether an actural merger takes
place or not it is considered certain
that these roads will have a much
closer working arrangement. Such a
merger would mean that direct con-
nections with San Francisco and Los
Angeles would be made from Chica-
20, from St. Louis and from Memphis
over the Rock Island through Liber-
al. A big California business added
to the increase Of business from
Mexico expected in the future would
make the Rock Island main line a
very busy road, and each division
town would get its proportion OF ben.
eft. For 1920 the Rock Island had
a pay roll of $240,S4o at Liberal and
paid $2o,o2s in taxes in Seward
county.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Mrs. Nellie woolen and children
who live on North Pershing, moved
Ii their farm 10 miles west OF the
city, this week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

R. R. Bragg and H. E. McMullin Of
Dalhart were in town today looking
after railroad business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Working in conjunction with the
Extension Department of the State
Agricultural College, Mr.. Alexander
jackson, agricultural agent for the
Rock Island Railway company, is in
conference with the Liberal Chamber
Of Commerce on plans for one OF
more meetings in Seward county
next month in the interest of dairy
ing and poultry raising. The Rock
Island goes to great expense to main
tain its agricultural department. The
reason for that company's boosting
the milk and poultry production is
tasy to explain. The country that has
farmers drawing good monthly
checks for milk and poultry is GER
tain to be rich, substantial country.
The railroad that runs through
rich country is a profitable railroad.
The more milk checks the more pros
perity for the farmer and the rail-
road. There ae lage numbe Of
farmers in Kansas at present who
pay all living expnses with the cash
received from hilk and poultry and
with these, whatever money their
,rops bring in is money ahead"
This kind of farmer is playing
game that there is no way to beat. He
las cash for his wants every month
n the year. When Seward county
ellis more milk and poultry than any
'ther county in the state it will be
he richest county in Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

school, Miss Hazel Schawo, teacher,
win close successful terms this Fri
day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Get our prices on potted plants
and cut flowers. s. A. Miller & Co.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Nice rose buds $3.50 half dozen.
s A. Miller 4 Company.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24

Vote for the public library.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13

ty, at a special meeting thereof, to
bessheld at the Court House in the
City of Ashland, Ashland County,
Wisconsin, on the 9th day of March,
1921, at the opening of court on
that day, or. as soon thereafter as
counsel can be heard, to vacate
Blocks 81, 9S and lis of the original
TOWNSHIP of Washburn Bayfield,
County, Wisconsin, together with the
following described streets and
alleys; that part Of Seventh Ave.
East, commencing at the right-of-
way of the Chicago, st. Paul, Mimi
eapolis & Omaha Railway Company.
thence to Chequamegon Bay, that
part Of Omaha Street between the
right-of-way CT the Chicago, st.
Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Company and Blocks 98, that part
of First Street between Blocks 81
and SO; that part of Front Street
between Blocks 81 and 115 and the
alley in Block 81; the said streets
and alleys were never accepted by
the public for use as streets or alleys.
w. F. REICHARDT,
R Applicant.
After some discussion, 1t was
moved and seconded that commit
tee of three be appointed to en-
ploy counsel and protect the city's
interest in the above matter. Mo-
ton carried. ! Alderman Bryan,
Swanby and Thompson were duly APP
pointed.
a A communication from Attorney
A. w. Macleod, representing the
Gray-Robinson Construction Com
pany and E. M. Schefow, was read,
and after some discussion it was
moved and seconded, that the mat
ter be referred to committee, con-
sisting of Nels Nelson, Fred Ander-
son and A. P. johnson, and they to
confer with the city Attorney and
Mayor and report at the next regular
meeting, motion carried.
1t was moved and seconded that
the action of the Mayor in retain
ing Stanley Smith as attorney IN the
action brought against the City OF
Washburn by A. w. Macleod, be ap-
proved. Motion carried.
1t was moved. and seconded that a
committee of three be appointed to
investigate the. lease given to the
Bayfield, County Bank by the City of
Washburn and to proceed against the
Bank if possible, motion carried. The
appointment sof Mayor Peavey,
Alderman Thompson and Gray was
confirmed.
It was moved and seconded to APP
point committee of three to re-
draft an ordinance to fire and building
requirements, motion carried. Amos
M. Hansen, Olaf M. Olson end S. E..
Swanson were duly appointed.
1t was moved and seconded that a
committee of the Council be ap-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
list Pub. Dec. 23-Feb. 10-8t)
NOTICE OF VACATION OF PART
OF THE PLAT OF THE TOWN
SITE, OF WASHBIIRN.


SITE OF .WASHBURN.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
That the undersigned, owner OF = q
part of the plat of the Townsite OF
Washburn hereinafter described, will
apply to the Circuit Court Of Bay,
field County, at special session
thereof, to be held at the Court
House in the City of Ashland, Ash
land County, Wisconsin, onMthe 9th
day of March, 1921, at the opening
of court on that day, or as soon there
after as counsel can be heard, to
vacate Blocks 81, SO and LIS of the
original Townsite of Washburn, Bay
field County, y Wisconsin,, together
with the following described streets
and alleys: that part of Seventh
Avenue East, commencing at the
right-of-way of the Chicago, st.
Z Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Rail-
way Company, thence TO Chequame-
gon Bay; that part of Omaha Street
between the right-of-way of the
Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis &
Omaha Railway Company and Block
9S; that part of First Street between
Blocks 81 and SO; that part of Front
Street between Blocks 81 and 115sand
the alley in Block 81; the said
streets and alleys were never ac-
cepted by the public for use as
streets and alleys.
w. F. REICEARDT,
Applicant.
A. w. MACLEOD, ~
Attorney. for Applicant,
Washburn, 4 Bayfield, County, Wiscon-
sin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-01-13
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
January 4th. 1921.

January 4th, 1921.
Regular monthly meeting of the
Common Council held this date.
Meeting was called to order by
the Mayor at O'Clock p. M. at the
Commercial Club rooms.
On roll call Alderman Nels M.
Oscar was found to be absent.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
The following notice was read to
the Council:
Notice is hereby given, that the
undersigned, owner of a part of the
plat Of the Townsite of Washburn,
hereinafter described, will apply to
the Circuit Court of Bayfield, Coun-