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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
The MAJESTIC THEATRE
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Al. Nelson, Experienced Snowman at
Helm of Second Street
Show House

Patrons of the Majestic Theatr,
need not be surprised if they see sew
eral innovations in this playhouse, as
AL Nelson is now in charge as mana
ger, with VIM. Wright as assistant,
and they promise to make team
which will maintain the prestige of
The Majestic.
Roy Thorpe is still the owner of the
Majestic, but Mr.. Nelson, and Mr..
Wright will have charge of the busi-
ness end. Mrs. Nelson will act as
secretary treasurer and Fred Murch-
iscn will be stage manager.
Talking to Democrat reporter, Mr..
Nelson said that he expected to make
the Majestic real theatre, giving the
patrons the very best in both pictures
ard vaudeville. He added that if
there was any picture desired, if the
request was written and left at the
box offie he would do his best to
get it.
The Saturday afternoon matinee
will be feature from now on. Next
Saturday it is children's matinee,
all children Of school age being adj
n.itted for cents and given sack
OF candy. He is planning on holding
a business mems matinee and will
So en- call on the business men in this
c. injection.
Some splendid shows are being book
ed and Mr.. Nelson is out for some
gt cd dramatic shows which he has
hopes of inducing to come this way.
Everyone knows "Billy" Wright so
we need not say much about him. He
is one of the best operators in this
country and knows how to make good
PICTURES. He is doing his best that
there be no chance for complaint.
Nelson is hustler and live wire and
is already increasing the business of
the house. Monday night people were
turned away, and this speaks for the
success of the campaign.
Keep an eye on AL. and the Majestic
under his management.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
ODD FELLOWS AND
REBEKAHS MEET

At special meeting Of the Rebek-
abs Friday evening, number of can
d;dates received the Rebekah degree
This puts the local membership at
more than two hundred.
At the regular meeting of the Odd
Fellows Tuesday evening, the off
GERS for the ensuing term were in
stalled, as follows: ]. w. Freeman,
N. G.; C. ]. Borden, v. G.; W. Bush,
Warden; E. ]. Longwell, Conductor;
J. d. Pearce, I. G.; ]. G. Meredith,
o. c.; Arthur Adams, R. S. V. g.;
Ray Meyers, L s. V. G.
The regular meeting of the Re-
bekahs was held Monday evening.
evening. The new OFFICERS installed
fol the term We're: Mrs. ]. G. Mere
dith, N. G.; Mrs. Mary Calvert, v. G.;
Mrs. John Thierer, R, S. N. G.; Mrs.
Fred Murcheson, L. S. v. G.; Mrs.
Frank Gray, o. c.; Mrs. Frank Davis,
i G. After the work, a number Of
good talks were made, and all present
were treated to Rebekah "feed"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
REVIVAL SERVICES AT THE
NEW METHODIST CHURCH

Dedication day, Sunday, will also
b, the opening day of a four weeks
revival at the Methodist church. The
services will be conducted by the pas
tor, assisted by Willis H. Germany
of Denver. Read what is said of Mr..
Germany elsewhere in this paper. He
will direct the large chorus choir and
assist the pastor in all services. The
following are the subjects of the SER
mons for the first week:
Tuesday-"The corresponding Multi
tude".
Wednesday-"The Power of SIM.
Thursday--"Harvests"
Friday-"An Awful Word.
Saturday-"R Repent.
Sunday at IL a. m.-"The Home" ;
at 1880 p. m.-"Two Masters.
Every evening except Monday, at
1880 o'clock.
Mrs. Ames at the pipe organ.
Mr.. Germany will give vocal and
trombone solo work each service.
Sermons by the pastor.
We ask you to come and bring
your friends. There is a seat, song
hook and a welcome for you.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
AUTOMOTIyE GARAGE OPEN
AND READY FOR BUSINESS
A Strong Organization Opens New
Garage in South Liberal.
Pankratz is Manager

The Automotive Garage is a new
BUSINESS institution in Liberal, which
has opened for business on the south
side.
Comprising the company is A. W.
Pankratz, Asa Smith, Lester Shelton
Ernie Linn, and Edwin Gibhard.
Mr.. Pankratz will manage the bus
iress end, while the other fellows will
handle the mechanical department and
they will.make combination that will
Re hard to beat. Abe is perfectly at
home in charge of an office, while
there are not any better mechanics in
the country than Smith, Shelton, Linn,
and Gibhard, and they should succeed
from the start.
They have leased the Yarberry Gar
age building and filling station and
will do general auto repair and sup
rly business, handling oils, greases,
accessories tires and all sorts of sup
plies.
They will be prepared to give the
best of service at all times and car
owners are fortunate in having such
q competant bunch at their call.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
PEOPLES STATE BANK
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
J. N. Evans Elected Cashier and E. S.
Irwin and Everett Layman
Assistants

The annual stockholders meeting of
tie Peoples State Bank was held Tues
day evening and the following officers
and directors We're elected:
Presidential. E. Blake.
Vice President-Paul W. Light.
Cashier-J N, Evans.
Assistant cashiers-E. S. Irwin and
Everett Layman.
The Board of Directors will be COM
posed of A. L. Blake, Paul W. Light,
j. N. Evans, E S. Irwin, Frank G..
Eoles, Ezra. Shorb, and John l.. Boles.
MIR Evans was elected cashier a
short time ago, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of T. A. Teagar-
den, and the only changes was the
election of Mr.. Irwin, and Mr.. Lay
man as assistant cashiers, succeeding
MI. Boles, who was elected temporar-
lily.
Mr.. Irwin will not be actively con-
nected with the bank until after the
expiration of hs term as postmaster.
Officials of the bank are we'll pleas
eli with the showing made the past
year. A nice growth was noted and
they feel encouraged over prospects
for the future.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
GREENBERG STORE SOON
A THING OF THE PAST
Chas, Summers & Sons Announce the
Closing Date With Added
Attractions

The Greenberg store in Liberal will
soon be a thing of the past, and the
building will be occupied by. another
firm.
The closing date is given as Satur-
day, January IA in an advertisement
in this issue by Chas. Summers Il Sons
who purchased the bankrupt stock and
have been slaughterng it.
The Democrat printed large or
der of posters announcing still fur
ther price reductions for the period
from January 7th to 14th, on which
date the doors Of the Greenberg store
will close for good.
The Duckwall's Store Company will
occupy the building after that date.
This is a large concern with stores in
many cities and they have been trying
for a long time to get a location in
Liberal, and from the manner in which
they conduct their business in other
towns the Democrat feels that Liberal
is to be congratulated in having the
firm locate here.
They carry line of variety goods
and arc live wires.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
LIBERAL SEWARD COUNTY KANsAsJANuARY 5, 1922
STOCKHOLDERS WILL
MEET JANUARY 10TH
Seward County Oil & Gas Company
Will Elect Officers and Talk
Over Business

J The annual meeting of the stock hold
ers of the Seward County Oil & Gas
Company will be held at the court
house in Liberal, on Tuesday, January
10 at 2 o'clock.
This is the annual election of Off
GERS and it is desired that there be a
full attendance of the members as
well as anyone who is interested in
oil development in this section. The
meeting is open to all and everyone
is invited.
1t is expected to make this more
than strictly business meeting, as it
Is desired to stir up little enthusiasm
for the oil industry. AS an added aid
to this, Geo. E. Vincent, state dry hole
pluger, has been induced to visit Lib
eral and address the meeting. Mr..
Vincent in his connection with the oil
business has gained wide knowledge
OF Kansas structures and will give
some valuable information relative to
the geology of the state. His talk will
be well worth hearing.
We are asked to announce that the
visit of Mr.. Vincent has no signifi-
canoe, other than that he is a we'll
posted oil man with q wonderful fund
of information. The company is not
in the least, in the need of his services
from his professional standpoint, as
the prospects could not be better. The
casing was set Tuesday, the hole was
cleaned out and drilling is progress
ing nicely. Without mishap the pay
ing structures should be encountered
within the next few weeks.
There has been a persistent rumor
that there was showing of oil but
E. j. Skaer will not verify this.
Every condition, however, will be
brought out in this meeting, and it is
hoped that everyone will turn out and
take part in the meeting.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
NEW CHURCH TO BE
DEDICATED SUNDAY
Friday Evening " i'll be Home Night
With Talks By Former
Pastors

The beautiful new Methodist Church
building will be dedicated Sunday, Jan
uary 8th,1 three services being held
that day.
Bishop Waldorf and Dist. Supt. Van
Cleve will spend the day here and Of
ficiate at the different meetings.
The hours for the services will be
at 11:o0 A. M. 8 P. M. and 7:3O P M
and cordial invitation is extended
to the public to attend these services.
This will be one of the most glorious
days in the lives Of the Methodist con-
gregation, for it marks the realization
Of years of planning and effort that
this splendid building should be a
reality.
The congregation held an open house
Wednesday evening and hundreds were
shown thru the building. 1t was a
pleasant occasion and all enjoyed it
thoroughly.
Friday evening will be Home Night
and former ministers are expected to
tc present and make talks. The pub
lie is also invited to this service, for
these ministers have many friends
outside the congregation whom they
will be pleased to meet again.
The completion of the new church
is not only of interest and benefit
to the Methodist folks, but should
be the pride of the people of Liberal,
irrespective of church affiliation. 1t
is splendid testimonial to the pro-
gressiveness of the Methodist folks,
but Liberal is sure to be benefited
as a whole, through their effort and
that the town can afford so commo-
dious structure, and one so COM
plete in detail will cause much COM
ment favorable to the town.
The building should be crowded to
capacity at every service between
now and the close of Dedication
Week for the sermons and the mu-
sic will be inspiring.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
MEETING OF ROTARY CLUB

There were several Rotarians alb
sent from Tuesday luncheon. Chair
man Evans read list of attendance
percentages of different Kansas clubs
ranging from 81 percent to 76 percent.
No club had lower percentage than
Liberal. Absence from town sickness
forgettery, are responsible, and for
gettery holds it's share. When the
charter is received, committees ap-
pointed, and real work begins, our
percentage will rise at once. Mr.. Raub
informed the club that the Dodge City
Rotarians had engaged special car,
and that forty or fifty from their club
would be here Tuesday evening, Jan.
10. The secretary was instructed to
invite Supt Greenough and other
Rock Island officials to that meeting.
Liberal merchants are requested to
make suitable window displays for
the day.
Doctor Ben Day reported that Col.
Browne of the Kansas National Guard
had been here to inspect Co. E., and
had told the officers that Co. E would
have to be recruited up to a minimum
OF 65 members or lose its organization.
Dr. Day had been requested to ask
the moral and active support of the
Rotary club. This was promised, and
DIR. Day was appointed a committee
OF one to keep in touch with the move
ment. Lieut.. Evans told of some of
the reasons for asking outside help
and slater some of the material benz
efits to the town that full company
Of about one hundred men would bring
The state of Kansas would pay as
high as $500 per month for suit
able building inside the fire limits, and
provide lights and fuel. Total expen-
ditures would reach nearly $4,000
per year.
It is hoped that no Rotarians will
allow his forgettry to work over
time next Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
RAILROAD BUILDING IS
AN INTERESTING SIGHT
Happy Hollow Neighborhood Gathered
to See Construction Train
Laying Track

Last Friday afternoon John W.
Baughman and the Democrat man
made trip to see the work Of laying
the steele on the new railroad out Of
Liberal.
The construction train was working
just beyond the Happy Hollow school
house and quite crowd of the folks
in the neighborhood had gathered to
see how a railroad was built. A few
had seen the work done, but not
great many, and it was very interest
ing.
A track laying machine is used,
which consists of flat car with steel
rollers. The rail is laid on these roll
ers and given a shove. An extension
Ola the end of the car allows the rails
tO run to the ground, where they are
picked up with tonks by several men
and quickly put in place by the spik-
ers.
With the aid Of this machine track
can be laid at surprising rate. Fri
day morning something over half
mile of steele was laid in one hour and
twenty minutes.
C. A. Cochran is foreman of con-
struction gang, and we learned that
he had no superios, and that fast
work is largely due to his manage
ment. He has an experienced crew
and knows just how to handle them to
get the best results. This is remark
able in that he is a man of few words.
Both Mr.. Baughman and the writer
were invited to take ride in the To-
comotive which pulls the work train.
We soon discovered that the job of
locomotive fireman or engineer is no
soft snap.
We found the fellows a cordial
bunch, real lNman beings from Asst.
Supt. Hart down to the fellows who
were doing the "heavy'.
The personnel Of the crew might be
interesting to persons visiting the
work. R. E. Hart is Asst. Supt., and
c. A. Cochran, foreman. The train
crew Is composed of Engineer w S.
Heckathorn, Fireman Clyde Fitz, con-
ductor Walter Peterson, and Brake
man Chas. Abbott. Any of the fell
lows will be glad to give any informa-
tion in their power =,
A siding was laid at the Happy
Hollow school house while we were
there. This might seem like a big
job, but it was but the work of few
minutes. The train moved slowly and
each car length the ties were hurled
overheard. Men on the ground quick
ly arranged them, and the rails were
soon slid down and placed, ready for
the spikers.
The crew has been busy the past
several days going back over the line
already built and putting in the extra
spikes. 1t is expected another ship
ment of steel will arrive in the next
few days when track-laying will be
resumed.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
MUST RECRUIT GUARDS
TO STRENGTH OR QUIT
Local Company Too Small and Effort
Will Be Made to Get More
Men

Company E., K. N. G. is in bad
way and unless the people Of Liberal
get back of the company and help we
are going to lose the company.
This information was given out by
the Colonel who was here for an in
fl rmal inspection last week. And the
ball was started rolling to keep the
organization here.
A committee consisting of FIVE men
from the Chamber of Commerce and
& equal number from the American
Legion are cooperating to secure en-
Gstments.
! The Legion committee is composed
Chas. Tucker, DR.. B. H. Day, Eldon
dudley, Dutch Malone, and W B King.
The Chamber of Commerce Committee
is composed of F. o. Rindom, Rev.
Eli Walker, G. L Light, John w Baugh
rlan and J. B. Miller.
A meeting was held and plans
for making the guard an attraction
for, the young men of thecommunity.
started for making the guard an at
traction for the young men of the
community. A basket ball team is
being organized from the Guards
and the Legion and some good
games are expected. The business
men will furnish entertainment oc-
casionally for the Guardsmen and
try to make service pleasure.
Eldon Dudley has enlisted and has
teen appointed Supply Sergeant, and
other enlistments will be made from
tie Legion ranks.
1t is going to be necessary to get
the company up to SO men and this
sl.ould be possible. An armory is to
,e secured and fitted up as nicely as
possible.
Get back of the movement and help
put it over
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
OLD SETTLER OF SEWARD
COUNTY HIED MONDAY
l: J. Davies, Wealthy Ranchman Has
Gone Over the Long
Trail

r. j. Davies better known as "Uncle
EObby" died at his ranch home four
miles east of Arkalon on the Cimar-
ron river, Monday, January End, af-
ter an illness of several weeks.
Mr.. Davies was one of the first set
tiers to locate in Sewad county and
had made his home here ever since
He has not been in the best of health
for more than two years, but had beer
confined to his bed but few weeks.
He was one of the best known anc
rlost influential citizen of the county
and especially was he well and favor.
ably known by those who came wher
the county was young. He played an
important part in the tanning of the
wilderness, AMI his passing is cause
for genuine regret.
Mr.. Dawes was born in North Wales
and came to Emporia when a young
man. Later he came to Seward county
ard in 1880 was married to Miss Will
lie Buchanan, who with two daugh-
ters and two sons, survive him. Two
sons preceded him to the grave.
preceded him to the Great Beyond.
Mr.. Davies was of thrifty nature
and during the years of his residence
be amassed considerable fortune, yet
h, was a plain loveable man and a
most excellent citizen.
The funeral was held from the home
afternoon, conducted by the
Rev. II. F. Bolton and the remains
we're laid to rest in the Arkalon ceme-
terry.
The sympathy of the community
eoes out to the bereaved wife and
children.
]. A. Woods, formerly of the Peo-
pies Oil & Supply, has accepted a pos
ton with the Credit Department of
he Auto Device Company of Wichita
apd will make his headquarters in
headquarters in that city. The DEM
,crat regrets that Jim could not again
ocate in Liberal but wishes him well
n his new field of activity.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
FIRE CHIEF REEIVED
NICE CHRISTMAS GIFT
Members of Fire Department Gave
Chief G. l.. Light Gold
Pen and Pencil

Don't have to borrow your old pen:
Gil any more, said G. l.. Light, fire
chief to Democrat reporter, yester-
day, as he took from his pocket beau
tiful gold pen and pencil. 1.-THE fire.
nen gave me these for Christmas
present, said Mr.. Light, "and III say
it was a real present"
Mr.. Light is mighty proud of his
gift, not only for the usefulness and
value, but for the show Of friendship
on the part of his fellows of the fire
force.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
TUCKER THEATRE BILLS
A WONDARFUL PICTURE
"The Four HOrseman of the ApOca-
lypse" to Be Shown
Soon

Manager Tucker of the Tucker
Theatre announces that he has booked
"The Four Horsemen of the Apoca-
ly pse" for an early date. This is list
ed among the ten big shows of the
year, and has been the sensation in the
larger cities. Liberal is fortunate in
having an opportunity to see this pic.
tire.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
SCOUTS WILL HAVE HIKE

Scoutmaster E. A. Pennington will
take his troop of the Boy Scouts out
Friday for an all day hike. Two meals
will be cooked out and the boys are
,lanning to have a-great time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05

Miss Clara Evans and the Misses
Etzold returned Wednesday to Man
haitian to resume their studies after
ling the holidays with relatives
beral.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05
FORD sToLEN-REcovERED

George Bane parked his Ford
coupe in front of the Post Office
Saturday night and after the show
he could not find his car. Officers
hunted until Sunday morning with
no results. About noon Sunday the
car was found two miles west of
town, where the thieves or what
ever they might be, abandoned it af-
ter getting the car stuck in the mud.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05

Mrs. ]. W. Buckley of Eldoradc
has been visiting at the home of hei
brother here, Therman Printz.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-05

P W.lCordy of Hutchinson was vis-
ting in the city Wednesday.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-07
P. T. CARLEY CO.

P. T. CARLEY CO.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Booming horse hest NV rooming horse
SectiCn 2S looms and baths: rcnt $50. in
come s4Io per month: price. $4,000
IF CARLEY co.
Sma" ho'el ard dining room in connection
aoar ruhVc ihrary. 20 rHnms, we'll fur.
nishod: rent $50. harrnir nj SO 800.
F. CARLEY CO.
N"ar h"cr and :unch at s. W wa'er front,
S'c-" r"h '" ''e"~"ishcd rooms rent. So;
rivp-awav fo- $50
r 7. CAELrY CO.
C-"""rr corner store. on r.. ,vc. Sc;
~"u' So: 3""Hr 'nrs": mice. $3.50
r + CARLEY CO.
Gro. -rh meats. on IAN st. near Walter
Rood Hospital doi"r sSoo hrsir"ss ner wnsk
2-r-- '"H~o: ront. $50: price. 81 900 includ
ing a deliver .r-ck
T = CAEIFY co.
Gro. aud meats bcst section in George
town FOR grocery Q rooms. a-vr lease:
leaves 81 rent for store: income 800 per
wool will sell stock and fixtures at in
vrntory
F CARLEY CO.
Go. and meats. large corner store. host
central NV. location. doing sI"0 per day
business. rent. SI5: = yrs. lease: price.
SC SO
P r. CARLEY CO.
Tailor store. also cleaning and dveing. on
Wisconsin ave: rem. $50; price. $500
p. F. CARLEY co.
Shoe repair shop on st NV: rooms
ard store: rent. $50: price. 81 500.
P. F. CARLEY co.
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$500.

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t. s--.srgs stor. with siI -~~-rs ara
bath.
JOHN pNNoUnE 4 SONS
Nf Pa are.
ST NJ. prf I'm lSn -TR-STONB
snd ) nm ant garage for . rars: Sls.-
nno THONGS r'SurR a CO. INC,
fss 18th at Nv Main $3.50.
Gr"rrRY Et'S ~TH s. Sw w.-~-.n Rrs
rer wesk. s,o "nf f. store and gar:
- = e. nN' will <eIl r-~nnrty WlI.nMAN
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PROPOSALS.

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COMMISSIONERS. u. G.. WASHINGTON
November I. 1872. Sealed proposals will he
Ir'eiSed at Room 'O'. District Building. I'M
I'll . o'c'ork y m December 1ga2 for
furnishing Gr"cPrirS and Provisions: Meats
FISH and Poultrv: Automobile Tires and
Tubes. for period # six months. January.
10 Iur". 1933- For specifications aud in
i"-m9'iou app'v - Room 32n District
RuiidirC. CI.NO ~ RTDOIPH JAMES +
OYSTER. CHARLES HELLER. Urmmis-
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Ne 6 I 11g
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Bedbugs, Reaches. Rats

eIterminated by experts. guarantee results
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SPECIAL NOTICES

ANN NJ. MEErIN" OF THE SHARE.
holders II the Perpetual Binding iS-
'hi!"n. At ll'h md T. S:s. w on Mon
"a'. November II I%21. ut 80 = m ky
td"r "f the Board If Directors j. W. Carr.
S'rrctFry -
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PERSONAL

ALCMINA 'CHOATE) GIVES HEALTH
and life. Without IN. disease and dea tn
HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY, 1907 II 81.
SO
W0RkINGMEN-NOBO NEED TELL
you Of this store and how we hold on tn
our trade year after year. The man who
hustles for three square meals is our best
customer. a. they save clear cash and that's
the winner See us for used Overcoats
500 up Ono price
JUsTH's OLD STAND. 6Io u.