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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
MRS. JAS. II. WOODS
TO BE HERE SUNDAY
Popular Young Man Admits Truth
of Persistent Rumors of His
.... Marriage in Arizona

Friends of James H. Woods were
somewhat surprised this week when
he announced that his wife would
be here Sunday. When he returned
few weeks ago from Tuscon, Ari-
zona, there was persistent rumor
that he had taken unto himself a
bride, but only this week has he ad-
mitted the truth of the rumor.
Mr.. Woods is a son of c. E. Woods
Of the First National bank Of LIBERIA.
He has grown to manhood in the city.
and has more friends than anyone.
Some months ago he went to Tus-
'on. Arizona, where he had a posi-
ton, and while there met the lady
wo1later became his bride.
Her name is L. Agnes Woods, and
her home is with her mother at 916
East 9th Street, Tuscon. Her brother
is cashier of the First National bank
of Tuscon. They were married on
Tuly 10th, at Ell Paso, Texas, and
spent their honeymoon at Cloud
croft, New Mexico.
Mrs. Woods will be cordially well
coined to Liberal. and the Democrat
extends best wishes for a long and
happy life for the young couple.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
LIONS RECEIVE CHARTER
LAST MONDAY NIGHT

The charter meeting of the Lions
Club of Liberal was held at the Cim-
arron hotel Monday night, October
3rd, at seven o'clock, p. M. After the
regular business of the club was
disposed of, presentation of the char
er was made by Mr.. John H. Boys,
District Governor of Wichita, who
gave a very interesting and instruc-
tive talk on "Lionism," and its OBJ
iects, what other clubs were doing,
and what the Lions club of Liberal
should do. He complimented this club
highly on the active part they were
taking in civic movements, and the
pep and enthusiasm displayed by this
young organization. The acceptance
of the charter by the club by H
Hobble was an inspiration to all the
members, as he outlined vast
amount of work that should be done
for Liberal and vicinity, and his
ideas met with hearty approval by
fellow cubs. Mr.. Hobble is an active
and persistent booster for our COM
munity and valuable member of
the Lions Club.
Mr.. ]. N. Evans, representing the
Chamber of Commerce and citizens
of Liberal, welcomed the Club to
Liberal, and assured it of his coop
Grafton in the undertakings for our
general betterment. Mr.. Evans, like
most of our staunch business men,
while not a member Of the Lions
Club, is interested in making Liberal
an attractive town to live in.
Officers were elected for the COM
ing year, as follows:
President, G. L. Light;
1st Vice-President w. V. Griffith; !;
End Vice-President, Fred Beatty;
3rd President, H. A. Gaskill;
Secretary, ]. H. Salley;
Treasurer, John Igou;
Tailtwister, Ray Kennedy;
Lion Tanner, E. W. Davis;
Board of Directors:-
]. E. Donnelly, E. d. Cooper, c.
NJ. Light and G. M Raub
Short talks were made by each of
the new officers, and by the Clubs
only honorary member, Mr. Chas.
Summers, after which E. d. Cooper,
temporary president, and chairman
of the evening, turned the chair over
to President G. L. Light, and the
meeting adjourned.
The next regular meeting of the
Club will be Monday noon at the
Grier. G. M. Raub will be chairman.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
NEW BUNDLE TOPPER
LOOKS LIKE A WINNER
Perryton, Texas, Man Has a Great
Machine-Will Give Demon
stration Here Saturday

The Fletcher Bundle Topper is the
name of new machine invented by
G. E. Fletcher of Perryton, Texas,
and which he mas been building at
the Big a Machine Shop in South
Liberal.
Mr.. Fletcher has been working out
the plans for the machine for the
past four years. First he made a
wood model, proved that his idea was
good and then came to the Big A
and had an all-steel machine built.
The finishing touches are being put
on it and Mr.. Fletcher will give a
demonstration Saturday afternoon
on the Rock Island land just south
of the Cimarron hotel.
A Democrat reporter went over
and had look at the new machine,
and we can agree with Mr.. Fletcher
that it is all that is claimed for it.
Any kind of bundle grain can be fed
into the machine, the heads are cut
off, the straw stacked in one place
and the heads in another, or ip 9
wagon.
Little power is required to run it.
Mr.. Fletcher says in his experiments
he used Ford car for motive power.
Mr.. Fletcher is a son of 7. s.
FLETCHER of Perryton, who with his
brother-in-law, H. Holderman, is in
terested in the machine.
The demonstration Saturday af-
ternoon at three o'clock, will give
all an opportunity to see the ma
chine work, and there should be a
big demand for them.
Asked as to whether he expected
to build factory to manufacture
them. Mr.. Fletcher replied that in
all probability, the Big a Machine
Company would make them for him
as long as they could fill orders. They
did nice piece of work on the model
and can turn them out pretty fast
since all the details of construction
are now worked out.
Better go down Saturday after
noon and see the bundle topper work
You might want one to take care ot
your feed crop this fall and you
will have to talk fast if you dc
want one
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
WOOD SELLS INTEREST
PEOPLES OIL SSUPPLY
G. R. Meyer, Uncle Of John Meyer,
Takes Mr. Moods Interest
Business is Growing

G. R. Meyer of Manchester, Okla
homa, has purchased the interest of
Jim Woods in the Peoples Oil & Sup
ply Company and will become asso-
eiated with the business within few
weeks.
Mr.. Woods started this business in
little shack on North Kansas Ave-
nue. several years ago, as vulcan
izing shop. Later he moved it to its
present location on South Kansas.
Soon after moving to the new loca-
ton, John Meyer bought an interest
in the business, and gradually the
business has grown until it is one of
the best in the city.
The firm employs eight men and
is increasing the business gradually.
Besides their tire and accessory
business and the retail oil and gas
business, they are jobbers of lubri-
eating oils, and during the past year
have sold seven cars. They have a re-
tail oil station at Tyrone, and tank
station at Hooker.
The business includes a battery
station, vulcanizing shop and auto
repair shop with competent men in
charge.
During the time he was engaged
in the business Mr.. Wood made many
friends who will be glad to know
that he contemplates entering some
other line of business in the city.
Mr.. Meyer, the new partner, was
formerly in the lumber business, but
the past few years has devoted his
time to several good alfalfa farms in
Grant county, Oklahoma. He is a
brother of W. H. Meyer, who at one
time conducted lumber yard in Lib
eral. but now lives at Lamar, Colo.
RADIO. Mrs. Meyer is sister of c. W
Law of the First National bank Of
this city.
The business coming t othe firm is
highly satisfactory and under the
competent management of John
Meyer, will no doubt continue to ex-
pand, until it is one of the important
institutions of the Southwest.
The Democrat welcomes these new
people to Liberal, and congraatulates
them on getting so desirable a pro-
perty.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
TOWNSHIP BOARD
GAVE BYERS BOND
Turned Over $4,000 and the K.&O.
Will Continue Line
Westward

o. P. Byers has laid the track for
the X. & o. railroad to the west line
of the city and work was suspended,
awaiting the action of the Township
Board of Liberal Township, in the
matter of the township bonds.
AT meeting of the Board held
Wednesday, it was decided to turn
over the bonds and assist the road
n building Mr.. Byers made a very
good proposition, and one which the
Board took no chances in accepting.
The bonds were paced in escrow in
the First National bank and will be
delivered as the work proceeds.
To show their approva of the ac-
tion of the Board in accepting Mr..
Byers' proposition, meeting of the
'itizens Of the township was called
for Tuesday evening and every man
present signed a petition expressing
approval of their action. Then
Homer Krieble, Ralph Heath and
Harry Guttridge took the petitions
around among the farmers and Sc
cured total of "A names. According
TO Mr. Krieble, the people of Liberal
township are back of the Board and
hack of Byers, and further, that out
If the fifty-five men he asked to sign
the petition, but one refused
Mr.. Krieble, who is one of the best
known men in the township, says
there is really no opposition to the
road in the township, and that the
neople realize what it will mean to
them and will back it in every pos
sible way.
w. P. Byers, son of President o.
p Byers, gives the information that
t is expected to start the graders in
the township the first of the week,
and that track laying will likely be-
gin within the next ten days.
The outlook is brighter than at
any previous time for the building Of
the road and the Democrat is still
firm in its conviction that it will
eventually connect Liberal with the
Colorado coal fields, and new era
dawn for the town and county
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
.MissoURIANs LOCATE HERE

Chas. Fightmaster and family are
new residents of Liberal, having
come from Lemons, Missouri, for the
benefit Of Mr.. Fightmaster's health.
He one time filed on claim in the
section southeast of Hugoton, but
returned to Missouri fourteen years
ago. Knowing something of the eli
mate here, and hearing so much of
it the past few years. the family de-
cided to return and spend the winter,
and if conditions go right, they will
return to Missouri for the summer.
then move out here for "keeps".
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
MRS. ROBBINS BUYS
NEW SANFORD CAFE

Mrs. Pearl Robbins has purchased
the New Sanford Cafe from Mrs. M.
z. Meyer, and is now in charge of the
business. While Mrs. Robbins plans
no radical departure from the plans
Of the previous management, she
says it will be her endeavor to run
the best eating house in Liberal The
New Sanford has been very popu-
lar place and she will keep it up to
previous standards at least
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
HAD FAMILY REUNION

At the home of R. Scott in Liberal
last Sunday family reunion was
$njoye3. Mr.. Scott's mother from
Missouri, was here and the others
were invited in to visit with her.
Those present were: R. H. Scott and
family, Walter Scott and family and
Elmo Scott of Tyrone, George Book
less and family of near Tyrone, and
w. L. Rucker and wife of Liberal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
SAYS THIS SECTION
BETTER THAN THE EAST

Chas. Sealey and family are at
home again, after having made an
extended trip to Illinois. Kentucky
and other states. Charley is glad to
get back again and it is hard for him
to understand why all the people do
not leave those states and come to
western Kansas. He says the aver
age farmer is not near so we'll off
in that section as is the farmer here,
and he would not think of going back
there to live, although he had a
great time visiting with relatives and
friends.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
BAD CHECKS FLOWED
FREELY IN LIBERAL
Around $500 in Bogus Paper Slipped
To The Business Men
0fliberal

Something like $500 in bogus
checks were cashed by different
business firms in the city this week,
all given by F. l.. Rigney, who has
since disappeared.
Investigation disclosed that there
were two persons interested in the
wholesale swindle. The checks passed
by Rigney bore such names as Mil
Ter, Hoolin, Harris and Others, and
were for various amounts, all drawn
on one Of the Forgan banks.
Authorities working on the case
yesterday picked up young fellow
in Beaver county, who gave his name
as Joe Horsins, who, it is suspected,
wrote the checks which were passed
by Rigney The names signed were
all fictitious.
F. G. Boles and Roy Ravenscroft
accompanied Sheriff Nelson to Bea-
yer county where Horsins was taken
into custody, and is confined in the
county Jail. Sheriff Nelson then left
for Hutchinson on the trail of Rigney
The firms which received the
checks were: p. G. Boles, 2; H. F.
Malone 1; o. w. Spradling, 1; South
Side Grocery, Q; E F. Printz & Son,
1; Dubois & Ravenscroft, 1; Pud SUIT
ton, l; Jesse Ong, /. There possibly
are others which have not yet come
to light.
The authorities should use vigi-
lence, in prosecuting these offenders,
and those who have been stung
should see to it that officers have
plenty of support. This bad check
game is too easy nowadays to get by
with, and a few vigorous prosecu-
tions will do lot to head it off.
Crack down on them -and give them
some stiff Jail sentences and stop
the practice.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
PUTTING IN NEW FRONT

Riggle Bros. are putting in new
plate glass front to their grocery
store on North Kansas avenue, and
in other ways making improvements
about their store, which will be at
tractive.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
RARENT-TEACHKRSp NETTING
NEXT WEDNESDAY,, EVENING

! The Parent TeacherB' Association
willhol the first meeting of the year
at the high school building next
Wednesday evening. The boys glee
club and the high school orchestra
will furnish the music and program
has been arranged. All parents are
invited to be present.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
FEDERATION
MEETING AT DODGE CITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Long, Mrs. M.
H. Flood and Miss Jessie Jordon re-
turned from Dodge City Friday af-
ternoon. The ladies had been to at
tend the Federation meeting Of Wo-
mems clubs of this district. They re-
port an interesting session.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06

Fred Burke As located in his new
shoe shop on Third street, in the
building formerly occupied by Blue
Bell Tire Shop. The place has been
remodeled and is quite attractive.
Mr. BIrke is carrying line of mems
shoes and has installed all new
equipment in machinery
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
SEVENTEEN PAID FINES

Seventeen fellows, mostly stran-
gers, were arrested by Sheriff Nelson
Sunday, as they were enjoyinga quiet
game of "African golf" over in the
broom corn sheds. Some few got
away in the melee which followed
their discovery.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
BACK FROM LONG TRIP

W. B. King and family have re-
turned from an extended trip to
Illinois and Kentucky. They made
the trip in their car. Tie outing was
evidently beneficial to Walter as he
looks considerably better since his
return.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
INSURANCE MAN HERE

Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Starns are here
from Topeka, for an extended stay.
Mr.. Starns is infested in a new in
surance company being organized in
Topeka, and is placing some stock
and policies with Liberal people.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
GILBERT CAME BACK
TO MEET WITH BOARD
Member of Liberal Township Board
Returned Home to Attend to
Railroad Business

Returned Home to Attend to
Railroad Business
R. M. Gilbert, a member of the
township board of Liberal township,
was in Wichita with his wife, attend
ing the fiftieth anniversary of the
Friends church, but when an impor-
tant meeting of the Board was called,
Mr.. Gilbert was informed and left
on the first train out for home. At
ter the bond matter was settled, he
turned to Wichita. It is to Mr..
Gilbert's credit that he thought
enough of the interests of the town.
ship to give up the. pleasures of the
meeting and come home, and his
oromptness and show Of personal in
terest in public affairs is to be COM
mended.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
W. s. Ham of Hugoton, was in the
,ity on business Wednesday.

W. s. Ham of Hugoton, was in the
city on business Wednesday.
1 Mrs, Lewis Craft. returned to her
home" in Tyrone Thursday, after
visiting at the home of C. M. Yocum.
:" A number of Liberal folks win at
tend the foot ball game at Dodge
City Friday.
Mrs. A. B. Pennington, who lives
east of the city, was shopping in
town Thursday.
]. v. Rioirs was down from Hutch
inson the last of the week, transact
ing busines smatters.
Bill Hunter was over from Elk
hart Tuesday and Wednesday, at
tending to business matters.
Robert Barbee, who has been Wis
iting at Wichita for sometime, re-
turned home Wednesday night.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
DELEGATES TO STATE MEET

DR.. Smith, Mrs. M. H. Scandrett
and Rev. Barrier were chosen dele
gates from the Red Cross to attend
the state meeting of the Red Cross
at Newton. which will be held on Oc-
tober 10th.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
TO ATTEND -.
STATE MEETING

Practically all Of the teacherss of
the Liberal schools are planning on
attending the teachers meeting. at
Wichita in November. The, schools
will be closed on the 3rd, 4th and 9Th
of that month for this meeting.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06

Mrs. c. G.. Chappin, who under
vent an operation in local hospital
returned to her home in the city Sat-
urday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
PUBLIC LIBRARY OPENED

The library will be opened Monday
and Wednesday evenings from seven
to nine o'clock, and on Saturday af-
tern0ons.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
RUMMAGE SALE

The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian
church will hold Rummage sale at
the Star Grocery on next Thursday,
October 18th.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06

Miss Mable Burt is assisting in
the Verne Light office while Miss
Elves Whitten is on a short vaca-
ton.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Pearce, who
have been visiting MY. Pearce's
parents in Dodge City for a short
time, returned home Thursday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06
SISTER OF J. H GENTZLER
.... DIES IN ILLINOIS

J. H. Gentzler of thic city. re-
ceived a telegram Sunday, stating
that his eldest sister, Mrs. Sarah A.
Shipton had passed away at her home
Mrs. Shipton was "a years of age at
in Elevan, Illinois, Saturday night.
the time of her death. She was laid
to rest Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Gent
zler had not received the news Of her
illness and the announcement of her
death was a great shock.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Burke on October 5th, nine pound
baby boy.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06

Brice Rezeau of Dalhart, is in the
city this week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06

W. Loewen of Meade, was in the
city on business Thursday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-06

J. M. Geier of Denver, was a visit
or in the city this week.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-04
Pumice Should Make Us Bright.

Pumice Is formed by the solidifica-
ton of the foam produced on molten
lava by the escape of gases. The in
side makeup of high-grade pumice is
cellular and the specific gravity of the
stone is so low that dry pumice floats
in water. The known deposits on dry
land are not considerable, although
the stone is scattered over large areas
of the worlds ocean bed.
italian pumice is the highest grade
known to the trade. The volcanic is
land of Lapri lying off the north coast
of Sicily about 40 miles from the Ital-
ian mainland, is the seat of the indus
try. -.
Pumice is used chiefly by automo-
bile and carriage manufacturers, mar
BILE workers, photographers, platers and
manufacturers of patent leather and
enamel. Crushed to powder, it is used
for securing and polishing. Shipments
amounting to S,SOO,000 pounds of
pumice were made to the United
States in the six months from January
to June 1920, by one firm in Lipar.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-04
Special Notice.!

At a meeting of the local board
of health of the town of Norris
town held April Is, 1921, a regu-
lation was adopted under Sec.
6226,of the General Laws as fol-
lows:
That all stable manure kept
within the limits of the village of
Morrisville be stored in enclosed
Easements or manure sheds with
all openings screened in such a
manner as to make the manure
inaccessible to flies and that all
garbage or other material which
would attract or would serve as
breeding places for flies. be kept
in such a manner as to be made
inaccessible to same.
Morrisville, Vt, April IA, 81,
adopted at said meeting.
/ hereby certify that the above
is true copy of the regulation.
w. T. SLAYToN, Sec.
Approved by the State Board
of Health, April 14,'1921.
CT. DALTON, Sec.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-04
The DefiIing Hand of Man.

1t is a humiliating reflection that
man, when he comes in his numbers,
defiles and defaces, and makes ugly
more than the wild beast. One has
but to find his trail on any green
place. The orange peels, the dirty and
torn newspapers, the old boots, the
broken crOckery and utensils, have
power to destroy beauty and peace and
Danish the Spirit of Place. When he
stretches out a hand over what once
was countryside, how depressing are
his little houses, his clinker paths, in
fields where the mole delved industri-
ously from dawn to dark, where the
lark climbed thousand winding
stairs into Observation-Disclosures lyman
in the Kings Highway.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-04
D0NkEYs FIGURE IN HISTORY
Merits Of Patient Creatures Have
Been Sung by Poets and Depicted
by Painters.

The common or garden" donkey is
one of the most laughed-at animals,
and few of us pause to think what a
figure this stubborn but patient crea-
ture has made in literature, art, and
history. The very first picture tine
visitor to the London National gallery
sees as he enters the building is a
beautifully painted ass upon which
the Virgin sits with her Infant Son. 1t
is Holman Hunts Triumph of the In
nOcents." Balaam's ass has passed
into a proverb Of the foolish instruct
ing the wise There is, too, the
Golden ass of Apuleius, romance of
the Second century, Balzac with his
"Ass's Skim" Sancho Panza with his
adored donkey, and Sterne with that
dead donkey which he has Immortal
lied. Then who can forget Robert
Louis Stevenson's delightful "Travels
With Donkey" where the donkey is
almost as entertaining as the author?
There was, too, the famous donkey of
Mafeking, and HALL Bey's donkey
which was shaved of it's ears by
British shot, and there was Matanza's
mule killed in Cuba-but that was
only half donkey! King Midas was
said to have ass's ears and it was upon
an ass that Mshammed went to para
disc to learn the will of Allah. 1t was
named AL Borak (the lightning), so it
must have been the swiftest ass on
record!
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-05-04
Estate of Alma A. CrOwelI
State OF Vermont-District of Lamoille, S..

State OF Vermont-District of Lamoille, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Lamoille. aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate Of Alma
A. Crowell, late of Hyde Park in said district de.
ceased, GREETING:
Alta Probate Court, holden at Hyde Park, with
in and for said District, on the I4th day Of
April 1921, an instrument purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Alma A. Crowell, late of
Hyde Park, in said District deceased, was pre-
sented to the Court aforesaid. for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the 9th
pay OF May, 1921, at the Probate Office, in
said Hyde Park, be assigned for proving said in
strument; and that nocice thereof be given to all
persons concerned by publishing this order three
weeks successfully in the News and Citizen, a
newspaper circulating in that vicinity, In said Dis
trict, previous to the time appointed
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court, at the time and place aforesaid,
and ontcst the probate of said Will, if yon have
cause.
Given under my hand at Hyde Park, in said dis
trict, this 18th day of April, 1921.
81 MOVES G. WOOD. Judge.