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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
TRADERS OIL COMPANY
ANTICIPATE WORK HERE
Letter to Stockholders Says Rising
Price Will Lead to Develop
ment

The American Fuel Oil & Trans
portation, the company controlling
has the big gas well on the Boles
the Traders Oil Corporation which
farm west of Liberal, and second
test on the Bunting farm southwest
of town, in letter to their stock
holders regarding the prospects of
the company says:
"Your Kansas property should
be added to the revenue yielding
acreage as soon as the rising price
of oil justifies its development on a
broad scale"
A report has been current this
week that Harry McQuigg was due
to arrive in Liberal almost any day
to resume operations, but nothing
definite is known regarding this.
However, it has been the inten
tion Of the company to push devel'
opment here just as soon as it ap'
peared profitable. The steady rise
in the price of oil will soon make
this possible.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
NORTH WELLS NOW
DOWN 1895 FEET
Drill Il in Hard Formation Supposed
To Be The Cap Rock

E. ]. Skaer announces the depth
of the Seward County Oil & Gas
Company test north of Liberal as
1896 feet this morning, with the
drill in hard formation which is
making progress slow.
It is around the 1900 foot level,
that a strike is expected and many
oil men are haunting the test. For
the past several days the drill has
been in a dark shale formation and
now this is becoming so hard that
the drill will hardly cut it.
Mr.. Skaer says that it is his opin-
ion that he has struck the much-talk-
edLof cap rock, and that when the
drill penetrates this he is expecting
some sort of strike.
Interest is keen in the test and
almost everyone is expecting some
thing to happen in the next few days
It will soon be known whether or not
the shallow sand found in the Trad
ers No. 1 is to be encountered IN
this test.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
MEETING OF AMERICAN
LEGION. ELECTS OFFICERS
Changes Name of Post to THE Sgt
Lawrence M. WINNER Post"
Cbas. Tucker, Com.

At meeting of the American Le-
gion Thursday night, the name was
changed from the Liberal Post to
"The Sgt. Lawrence M. WINNER
Post"
There was an election of officers
the following being chosen for the
ensuing year:
Chas. M. Tucker, Commanderi
Clayton Malone, Vice Commander
Harry Lightcap, Adjutant; Rev. Ell
Walker, Chaplain; E. H. Neighbors'
Sgt. at Arms; Eldon Dudley, Histor-
ian.
Plans are being made for the ma
tional convention at Kansas City
About so or 60 including the men
and their wives or their mothers VIII
90 from here. They will leave sun
day. October SOth.
Special rates have been made 1oi
this trip and a round trip with Pull
man accommodations will cost $500
Anyone planning to go will turn II
their names to some of the Officers
and arrangements will be made.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
LIBERAL PRODUCE co.
is SHIPPING POULTRY
Two Cars Have Gone Out The Past
Two Weeks And Another
To Go

Manager D. C. Wood of the Lib
eral Produce Company, is handling
a lot of poultry these days and turn
ing a lot of money to the farmers
of this section.
Two weeks ago he shipped full
car load, and last week shipped an.
other. He will ship this week and
ship car again next week.
The cars shipped the past two
weeks averaged $4,000 each, and
this is turning quite sum of money
loose in this section. Mr.. Wood says
he got consignments from Forgan,
Tyrone, Hooker and other towns IN
this section.
By shipping car lots he can pay
better prices and give the folks more
for their poultry. He is expecting
to greatly increase the business OF
the company when Mr.. Thompson
arrives and will specialize in car lot
shipmnts.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
LIONS CLUB HAD
INTERESTING MEETING
Reported. That Band. Proposition
Received Support of Most
Business Men

Regular meeting of the Lions club
of Liberal was held Monday noon at
the Grier. G. M. Raub acted as chair
man. After roll call and reading of
the minutes of former meeting, a
report was made by E. W. Davis
chairman of the committee for en-
,tertainment on IArmistice Day, which
committee is working with the Am
erican Legion. A report was made
by J. E. Donnelly of the Park Com
mittee. Report was made by Ray
Kennedy Of the Band Committet, to
the effect that a subscription list had
been circulated by J.E. Donnelly and
Ray Kennedy among the businesses
of Liberal to raise funds to employ
good band director for the old
Liberal band, and instruct new
boys band. The following business
houses subscribed toward this fund
for six months period.
Star Lbr. Co., Griffith & Baugh-
man, ]. E. Donnelley, Light Lbr Co,
Clark Lbr. Co., Dubois & Ravens
croft, Ted Snyder, W. E. Stallard,
Southside Gro, Light Grain & Mill
ing Co., Liberal Auto Supply Co.,
Peoples State Bank, Geo. S. Smith &
Bro, Chas Summers & Sons, Warren
Zimmerman, F. G. Boles. B. E. Keat-
ing, First Natl Bank, ]. E. George
Gro, John W. Baughman, T. L. Gray
Harry R. Knots, Sanford Hotel,
Wilkins Jewelry Store, Evans Harm
ess Co.. Wilson Furniture, Star Gro.
Spradling Clio Co., ]. B. Miller. En-
terprise Gro, A. F. German, F. W..
Huddleston, Fortna Lbr Co, Taylor
drug CosJ F. Fuest, w. s. Wolley
Thos. Cav, Liberal Light Co.
Ray Kennedy was then elected
business manager for the bands,
which are now working hard under
the direction of Bob Baker, a highly
recommended instructor, who gran
antees some good music for Liber-
al in the near future.
Report was made by H. Hobble
who has charge of the Halloween
party to be held October 29th in
Craig Hall. He has assisting him the
following committees. Entertain
ment, Mrs. W. v. Griffith, Mrs. Fred
Beatty. Refreshments, Mrs. Ray
Kennedy, Mrs. E. D. Cooper. Decor
ations. Mrs. Gaskell and Mrs. Raub.
Next meeting of the club will be held
Monday noon at the Grier.. j. H. Sal
ley will act as chairman.
Motion was carried to adjourn.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
NEW ELECTRICAL FIRM IN
BUSINESS IN LIBERAL
Hettic & Hettic Purchase Stock and
Fixtures of Light Company

L. o. Hettic of Florence, Kansas,
and w. M. Hettic of Kansas City
have purchased the electrical stock
and fixtures of the Liberal, Light,
Ice & Power Company, and will sell
supplies, fixtures and appliances
and do wiring, under the firm name
of Hettic & Hettic.
"These men have the backing and
endorsement of the Company" said
M. W. Pysher of the Light Company
to a Democrat reporter Wednesday
"They are good men in their line
and we cannot recommend them too
highly"
They will use the workrooms of
the Light company and have their Of
flee with the fin.
They expect to add to the lines
and intend to give the people of Lib
eral the very best possible.
Mr.. L. o. Hettic will be in charge
of the business office while his
brother will do the wiring and motor
work.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
TOOK A CAR TO PAINT
AND RUN 1T INTO DITCH
e. E. Doll Painter Had Bad Luck
! With Riney's Buick Sedan
Last Week

C. E. Doll local auto painter,
had a piece of bad luck with Ira
Riney's Buick Sedan a short time
ago and the car is in badly dam
aged condition. Doll took the car to
paint and concluded to take little
Joy ride. Whether or not the ride
was the only part of the joy is not
known but anyway he turned the
car over damaging it considerably
and he will have to forego the profit
on seasons painting or Riney will
be out big expense bill for repairs
>Riney has been out the use of the
car and says the next time he takes
his car to paint shop he will have
a bond that the painter will not use
it for joy-riding purposes.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
HAVE STARTED GRADING
ON THE X. & o. ROAD
Ties and Rails Are on the Way
Everything Moving Smoothly
Now

W. P. Byers of the Kansas & Ok
lahom railroad company, started the
graders on the line west from Lib
eral Tuesday morning. The contract
is for two an one-half miles of grade
and other contracts will be let soon.
A message from President o. P.
Byers is to the effect that he has
purchased 10000 ties with the op-
tion of 100000 more at a very sat-
isfactory price.
Work has been delayed owing to
the fact that 0verton Hodges, super
intendent of the Anathony & North
ern, and who has been acting in a
like capacity for the X. & o.. is
confined in hospital in Hot Springs
Ark, by illness.
"The outlook at this time is bright
er than at any previous time," said
Mr.. Byers to Democrat reporter.
with the graders at work and the
ties and rails on the way there is no
reason that we know of why the
work should not continue steadily
until the road is completed and we
are plannin gthat way"
Mr.. Byers went to Pratt Wednes-
day to assist in the handling of the
Anthony & Northern during the abb
sence of Mr.. Hodges.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
LIBERAL NOW HAS
A NEW ROTARY CLUB
Organization Perfeete And Will Go
To Work for Better Liberal

Another step in the march Of pro-
gress for Liberal was taken last
week when a meeting was called for
the purpose of organizing a Rotary
Club. Application had previously
been made for membership in the
national organization and the COM
mittee reporting favorabiy Liberal
was accorded the honor of a local
club.
At this meeting j. N. Evans was
elected temporary chairman and
Henry Tucker, Secretary. \
The Rotary Club is an institution
which is responsible for many pro-
gressive movements, and the town
fortunate enough to secure one
should deem it privilege to boost.
The work of the organization IS
similar to that of the Lions Club
which has been active in Liberal
for some time. In fact the Rotary
is the oldest of its kind and the otn-
er Clubs have taken pattern largely
from it.
However there is no friction be-
tween the two organizations. mere
ly good natured rivalry to see which
can boost the harder, and this is an
advantage.
The new organization held meet
ing at the Cimarron hotel this week
and plans made for going to work.
Some of the best boosters in the
city have taken membership and the
Club should be Of much benefit to
Liberal and surrounding country.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
MADGE RINEY PASSES AWAY

Little Madge Riney. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Riney, died at her
home on N. Sherman, Sunday, Oc-
tober, 10th, after short illness.
Funeral SERVES were held Monday
and the little body laid to rest inthe
Liberal cemetery.
Madge Riney was born in Colo
RADIO Springs, May IL, 1913. Her
parents later moved to Protection,
Kans., and when Madge was three
years old, they came to Liberal.
Madge was a beautiful and low
able. child and had many friends.
She was attending the 4th grade in
the city schools where many little
friends will feel her loss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Riney have the sin:
cere sympathy of friends in the loss
of their little daughter.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT

James Seamon of Harper who was
been here on business, was struck
by car Sunday night while walk
ing in the road and thrown to the
ground The driver picked him up
and brought him to Mrs. Fields
rooming house. The driver of the
car is unknown, Mr.. Seamon did not
think he had been hurt seriously at
first. but in the night he suffered
greatly and was taken to hospital.
It was found that he suffered two
ruptures in the bowels and an opera
tion was necessary. 1t is thought now
that he will recover. His brother.
Alfred Seamon arrived from Har-
per Monday pight.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
GREENBERG STORE IN
HANDS OF RECEIVER
Petition in Bankruptcy Is Filed By
Creditors of Liberal Store

1t was something of surprise
when the news spread the first of
the week that the Greenberg store
was in the hands of receiver. Later
it was learned that the Greenberg
store at Great Bend had also been
taken over.
Just what the situation is cannot
be learned. It is surmised that the
wholesale houses became alarmed
and asked for the receivership. The
local store is still running but the
one at Great Bend has been closed.
It was thought here that Greenbere
was financially sound, as he had re-
Gently added to the stock and open
ed big store at Great Bend. He was
persistent advertiser and wolf at
giving sales and while it was limited
by other merchants that he could not
survive and make the prices he did
it was thought by many that he had
some sort of a buying arrangement
which enabled him to get by. The
fallacy of this idea is now apparent.
The Democrat is informed that
Mr.. Greenberg is making an effort
to finance the Liberal store, but
whether or not he will successful is
not known. If not the store will be
closed and the stock disposed Of un-
der the direction of the receiver.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
GRANT AVENUE TO-
BE PAVED TO 7TH
Stanton Construction Company Will
Have the Contract. Also Fix
Can Creek

More paving and Can Creek i'm
provement will be started as soon as
material can be assembled, and the
further improvement of Liberal as
sured.
VIM. Hunter is moving here from
Elkhart where he has been superin-
tending the paving for the Stanton
Construction Company who have the
contract for the work here.
Grant avenue is to be paved from
Railroad avenue to Seventh street
and Can Creek will be put under
ground from Lincoln to Sherman.
This is part of the policy of the city
administration to put the creek un-
der ground clear across town as the
paving is laid and will result in a
great improvement to that part of
the city.
It was thought that no paving
would be laid this season but the
Stanton Company made such attrac-
tive proposition and the demand for
this paving was so insistent that the
council could not afford to turn it
down.
The company gave Liberal some
excellent paving and the council act
ed wisely in giving them the addi-
tional contracts.
It is said that there are several
other petitions for paving before the
council but they have not been act
ed upon as yet.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
BOYS SHOULD JOIN BAND

All bows betv the ages of 12
and II years W IRE interested in
getting into he new boys band
should get in touch with instructor
Bob Baker, or Ray Kennedy, busi-
ness manager. The next meeting will
be held in the band room at 4:16 Fri
day afternoon. This is good oppor-
tunity to receive free instruction,
and boys are wanted who are inter-
ested in making good band.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
DARE DEVIL ILL MAKE
A LEAP FOR LIFE"
Carnival Company Performer Will
Ride Bike Down Steep Incline
Carnival VIII Be Open

The Daredevil is to make his leap
for life next week while the carnival
company is in the city. The event
will be an open attraction at the
carnival ground south Of the Sim
clair oil station, and will be given
Just before dark. There will be no
admission to the grounds of course
about Z o'clock in the evening and
but the regular admissions will be
charged to the various carnival at
fractions.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
PRATT HIGH TOOK
LIBERAL TO CAMP
Defeated Local Team 81 to IL ia
Hard Fought Game Last
Friday Afternoon

L. H. s, Football team was taken
to a real cleaning at the hands of the
Pratt. team last Friday, the score
being 81 to ~.
Pratt had practically the same
team as last year while the Liberal
team was practically all new men,
and one of the best of these out of
the game on account of injuries.
The fact that our fellows were
able to carry the ball over for two
touchdowns against their more ex-
perienced opponents, and local, fans
are still backing the team strongly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
TAYLoR'S INSTALLING
HOME NEW FIXTURES
Will Take The Place Of. Those OF
wilkins Jewelry Store Which
Has Moved

A nice lot of new wall cases and
fixtures were placed in the Taylor's
Drug Store to take the place Of those
owned by the wilkins jewelry firm
which vacated the room the first Of
the week.
The new fixtures match those al
ready in use and make very pleas
ing appearance. With the additional
room the store will branch out
little more and carry more stock
as it has more room to display it.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
HONOR ROLL-FALL 1921
First Six Weeks 4

Leo Ackers, Frederick Chairman,
Adaline Cordum, Mildred Cure, Les
ter Ellsaesser, Myrl Engel, Charlotte
Gasaway, Marlin Kelley, Robert Lar
rabee. Elizabeth Leas, Reba Mann
Alice Nichols, Dora Rowan, Henry
scandrett, Irene Schultz, Edith Iice
and Edith Welch.
Juniors, z; Freshman, B.; seniors
8: Sophomore. 1; Post graduate l.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
WILKINS NEW STORE
is VERY ATTRACTIVE
Stock Is Nicely Arranged And Ap.
pearance Is Most Pleasing
To Visitors y

Wilkins, jewelers., are now nicely
located in their new building on N.
Kansas avenue, and since the stock
has been arranged presents very
attractive appesrance. \
The room was beautifully finished
and decorated and with the nice fix
lures, the stock is shown to good ad-
vantage.
Mr.. Wilkins says they will not
have a formal opening, but will be
glad to see their friends any time it
is convenient to call.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
HAVE YOU A BOY.

Hear Rev. John Pennington next
Sunday evening at the Baptist church
His sermon as announced is "The
Perils of the Twentieth Century
Young Man" Many things of inter
est both to the parent and the young
men will be discussed. You come and
hear him. Special music by large
chorus choir.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
FOOT BALL HERE SATURDAY

The game which was scheduled to
play with Ashland Friday has been
cancelled on account of the dipther-
ia there, and Liberal will play Elk
hart Saturday afternoon here, at two
o'clock. Everybody come out!
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20

Roy Johnson and Atty. Chas. M.
Tucker and City Atty. Gaskell and
Mayor Griffith went to Johnson City
Monday to see Judge Vance in re-
gard to the pool hall case. Judge
Vance rendered no decision as to
whether the new pool hall could be
operated in spite of the rejection by
the city council and the case has
been taken to the district court.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
BOY SERIOUSLY INJURED

Gerald. the little son of Archie
Xoos. of Lorena, was seriously IN
iured Sunday, when a mule kicked
him in the head, fractar'ng his skull
and almost severing his ear from his
head. He is in local hospital and
in a very serious condition.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
ATTENDED BAPTIST
CHURCH CONVENTION

Rev. John r. Pennington, psator
of the First Baptist Church Of Lib
eral, attended the State convention
of Baptist Churches at Topeka, last
week. Rev. Pennington was one OF
the speakers, having for his subject
Building for the Future" He re-
ports the convention one of the best
ever held.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20

The light globe at the corner OF
End and Lincoln ave., was broken
again for the stenth time. the last
of the week 1t had been replaced but
the day before. 1t appears to be a
hoodoo to the over-anxious auto
driver.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20

Louie Woods, a real estate man of
Battle Creek, Michigan, was here this
week with party of men looking af-
ter real estate affairs. They were
guests at the E. E. Rugg home Tues
day. They left for Colorado Tuesday
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
THE PERILS OF THE goth GEN.
TURY YOUNG MAN

This is the interesting topic for
discussion as announced by the Bap-
tist church for next Sunday evening.
Pastor Pennington should have q
large hearing for this vital topic.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20

Sheriff w. o. Nelson returned
from Wichita Tutsday where he had
been to attend the grand lodge of
the Oddfellows and also to look at
tr official business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
TO HAVE ANOTHER POLICE

The City Council voted to have an
other policeman on the job, and this
week the Mayor will make an ap-
pointment. The new man will serve
at night.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
RUMMACE SALE BY AUXILIARY

The Woman's Auxiliary of the
American Legion will hold a rum
mage sale Saturday, October 22nd,
in the Legion Club rooms unde the
Peoples State Bank.
Every one invited.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
SCOUT PROGRAM WAS GOOD

The Boy Scout program Monday
nipht was well given and every Scout
was a credit to himself and his troop
The recitation by John Irwin was ex-
cellent.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. 10 Koinr of Hutch
inson who has been visiting Mrs.
Koiner's uncle, T. G. Pate and fam
lily, lift for Guymon Tuesday to visit
other relatives.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
ORGANIZE CREDITOR ASSN

A Merchants Creditors Association
was organized here the first Of the
week. Mr.. Coxgrove being chosen
Secretary.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20

H. H. McQuigg of the American
Fuel & Transportation Co., is ex-
pected home from New York the last
of the week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20
BROKE ARM IN TWO PLACES

Opal Hall. little school girl, fel
while at play at Garfield school the
first of the week and broke her arm
in two places.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-10-20

Mrs. A. C. Wooton is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Leo Yarnell in Hutchinson
this week.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-05-12
GRAMMAR AS IT IS WRIT
Evidently the Third Man Had Skipped Up" on the Spelling of Some
 what Familiar Word.

First Sergeant GrizZell of the Spo- kane recruiting station vOucheS for the following incident, which occurred when three of the applicants of that station were making an application to the director of the United States Marine Corps institute, QuanticO, Va.
 Two of the applicants had spelled the word grammar as "grammer," and were busily making corrections when the third applicant came along. He asked: c
 'Why, we spelled it wrong" an- swered one of the applicants.
 "Give me that rubber" said the third man. "Darned if I ain't spelled it with two ms myself. f."-Recruiter Bulletin.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-05-12

Fame is an undertaken.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-05-12
He Objected.

The woman next door was much given to borrowing and had acquired a reputation in the neighborhOod. So when one mornipG. she came. over. to the L. house, Sefght-year-Old Fred watched closely to see what she wished. Blithely she said to his mother, "Oh, dear, Mrs. L., I'm hor- ribly lonesome. May I borrow your baby this mOrningY
 Then he strenuOusly objected. And mother, who was busy and willing for the baby to be amused by most anybody that day, expressed her dis approval to his Objecting. But moth CT" he said earnestly, you don't want our baby hurt, do you? You know everybody in the neighborhoOd says Mrs. L. doesn't bring home anything as good as it was when she got it."
 A man whom the world calls great may be a small potato in the eyes of his wife.