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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
BOY BAND PROGRESSING

One of the noticeable features Of
the Decoration Day exercises here
Tuesday was the progress being made
by the Boy Band of Liberal. This is
only the second time that the lads
have appeared in public and the
strides forward they have made since
they appeared during Children's
Week exercises about month ago,
are surprising.
The band was organized about six
months ago, but their first director
was not with them for long and they
were without leader until Bert
Holloway agreed to take charge Of
them. The boys have been meeting
regularly and are taking great in
terest in their work. With few
more months of practice, and with
the cooperation and support of the
towns people, they will be giving US
some first-class concerts before the
close of the summer months.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
LIBERAL GIRL GETS
NICE COMPLIMENT
Wichita Eagle Prints Picture of Miss
Mildred Cure of Class Of, ~
of Local High School

In the Sunday issue of the Wichita
Eagle appeared an excellent likeness
of Miss Mildrd Cure, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Cure of North Kansas
Avenue.
Miss Mildred was an honor student
of Liberal High School this year, hav-
ing made an enviable record during
the term. She was prominent in
school activities, played basket ball,
and appeared in many musical num-
bers during the year.
Besides her school activities she
takes great interest in music, is a
talented pianist and had number of
pupils.
The Liberal friends Of Miss Mil
dred were pleased to see her get this
nice compliment and congratulate
her on her success.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
VOICE TEACHER is
LOCATING IN LIBERAL

Leo Monroe, brother Of Mrs. ].
u. Smith of this city, arrived last
week for short visit, and several of
the musicians prevailed upon him
to consider organizing a vocal class
here and to remain during the sum-
mer. Those who have met Mr.. Mon
roe and investigated his training and
references, are the most enthusias-
tic in their efforts to have him locate
with us.
Mr.. Monroe is a student of the
American Conservatory of Music in
Chicago, but has had a class in voice
building and coach work at Haviland,
in connection with his work as prin-
cipal of the grade school of that
city. He expects to finish his course
in the Conservatory at Chicago in
June next year, under the interna-
tionally famed critic, Karlton
Hackett.
Those interested in voice should
see or call Mr.. Monroe this week
for appointment.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
The Rotary Club

At luncheon, Wednesday, Tom Pate
was chairman. There were severa
absentees among them Wright Steves.
son, who is in a hospital at Halstead
Sympathic interest was expressed and
wishes for a speedy recovery and re-
turn.
Rev. Eli Walker was called upon for
a report of his trip to Larned and
Wichita. He was worried a good
deal by having to look after Sam
Miller and Roy Ravenscroft, who stray
ed and persisted in looking around.
He must have performed his duty to
them, however, as they finally got
home in apparent good order, as the
railroad billing expresses it. The party
was entertained at Dodge City, the
Rotarians accompanying them to Lar
ned. At Wichita he lunched with the
Rotary Club, which was entertaining
two or three hundred boys at the new
hotel just opened. The work there
was just about the same as here, but
on larger scale by the larger club,
and the routine the same as here.
1t was decided to send the delegate
To Los Angees uninstructed. A gov
enor for this district is to be elected.
The committee on Public Affairs
was requested to cooperate with the
Chamber of Commerce in arranging
for the celebration Of the Fourth of
July. Bert Dubois was asked to CONF
,inue as committe of one in arrang-
ng for the use of McClures grove for
and picnics.
A vote of thanks was given to
Frank Boles for the beautiful flowers
at the banquet last week and
Sam Miller was asked to keep in touch
With Wright Stevenson until his re-
urn from the hospital.
Mr.. Walker must have been good
booster for Liberal and the Liberal
Rotary as he got some fine compli-
nents for both ,and especially on the
work. accomplished among the boys,
nd the interest manifested by it in the
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
DECORATION DAY
FITTINGLY OBSERVED
All Liberal Turned Out to Honor the
Memory Of the Soldier
Dead

AS usual, appropriate services were
held Tuesday, Decoration Day, honor
ing those who have died for their
country, that freedom shall not perish
from the earth. The parade formed
at the court house as was planned,
proceeding down Kansas Avenue to
Second Street, and west on Second to
the end of the pavement where cars
were provided for the marchers to 90
to the cemetery.
At the cemetery the hollow square
was formed about the monument. Six
teen little girls decorated the graves
of the heroes and then gave a flag
drill, under the direction of Mrs. F. A.
Lake. Mrs. Joe D. Berwick delivered
the address for this occasion. The
Boys Band rendered several selections
after which the salute to the dead was
made by, the firing squad from the
National Guard. Taps were sounded
by Bert Holloway.
At 2 o'cock in the afternoon a pro-
gram was given at the Tucker Theatre
The selection by the orchestra was
followed by America, by the entire
audience standing, and invocation by
Rev. Barrier. The male quartette
sang "The Boys of the Old Brigade"
and Mrs. A. P. Ebersole played violin
solo. Miss Lorene Sprading gave Lin
coins Gettysberg Address. Following
this, Chas. Tucker, chairman of the
day, made few remarks and intro
duced the speaker of the day, ]. E.
Butte Jr., of Nebraska.
Mrs. Ira Salley sang solo and for
an encore sang "Tenting on the Old
Camp Grounds. Little Miss Audry
Rhodes read "On flanders Field" The
program was ended with the National
Song and a number by the orchestra.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
DEMOCRATS, ATTENTION.

The members of the Democratic
County Committee, candidates for
office and those who are considering
becoming candidates and all persons
interested in Democratic politics are
notified that meeting will be held
at the office of the County Attorney,
Saturday, June 10TH, at 2:30 p. m.
All are urged to attend this meeting
as matters pertaining to the coming
primaries will be discussed.
If you have any ideas for the bet
terment of the party or which will
its chances for success. you are in
vited to tell them. This is public
meeting of the Democrats and all are
welcome to attend and express them
selves.
P. F. Hanlin, Chairman
j. B. Miller, Secretary
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
REUSZER-TURNER

A beautiful though quiet we'd
ding took place at Union Center
church, Sunday, May %, 1922, when
Miss Nellie Turner and Mr.. Henry
Reuszer were united in marriage by
Rev. J. o. Peterson of Hooker, Okla
homa.
Strains of the wedding march
played by Mrs. C. G. Vaughn an
nounced the approach of the bridal
couple. Little Miss Evelyn Hale
dressed in white organdy carried a
white basket of red and pink roses
and entered in her quietness, strew-
ing ross in the path of the party.
The bride was attired in white
satin gown with accessories to match.
She entered on the arm of brother
of the groom, while the groom en-
tered with sister Of the bride. The
bride never looked prettier than on
the day of her wedding.
After the beautiful ceremony the
entire bridal party marched down the
aisles of the church and Immediately
left in their cars for the home of the
bride, where bountiful wedding
dinner was served. Only the imme-
date relatives were present.
Mrs. Reuszer is one of the most
popular and attractive of Texas
county school teachers, and her many
friends only regreat that her mar
riage will take her away from the
community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuszer will leave
next week for Missouri, where they
will reside.
A Friend.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
DIR-MEYER

A wedding, pleasing in the minds
of the many friends of the contract
ing parties, was solemnized Monday
morning, May Goth, when Mr.. Her
bert B. Dir and Miss Gertrude Meyer
were united in marriage by Father
Cryne, of st. Anthony's church.
The bride has taught in the city
schools the past term and by her
pleasing manner has attracted wide
circle of friends. She is one of Lib
erals most charming and popular
young ladies.
The groom is a trusted employee
of the John w. Baughman company,
young man of sterling character,
steady and ambitious, and in every
way worthy of the splendid lady he
has chosen for life companion.
The happy couple left Immediately
after the ceremony for Colorado for
a short wedding trip, after which
they will return to Liberal to make
their home.
The best wishes of host Of
friends for long and happy life are
theirs.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
The Lions Club

The Liberal Lions Club held a very
interesting meeting at the Grier Mon
day at noon. Minutes of the last meet
ing were read and approved. A large
number of the Lions answered the
roll call this week. The attendance
has steadily increasing and if few
more of the members would become a
little more regular in attendance, Lib
eral might be in line for one of the
attendance loving cups that are being
presented by the International Lions
Clubs.
Verne Light gave a report of the
charter night celebration at Kinsley,
last Friday. He reported real good
meeting full of pep and very enjoy
able time. The applications of George
Gaines and Jo d. Berwick were pre-
sented and they were duly electd to
in the Liberal Club.
A few remarks were made by Cub
Hunt concerning our own Boy Scouts,
Troop Three. He said that the boys
were proud of the fact that they are
being sponsored by the Lions Club, but
that they wanted the Club to show
more interest. 1t was moved that a
of the Club meet with the
boys each Wednesday night and give
a short talk that will be of interest
and of benefit to the young men. The
motion carried unanimously. DR..
Frank Beatty was chosen to be first
to visit the troop.
Mr.. McGaw of New Orleans was
present and gave short talk. Doc
tors Smith and Day, County and City
Health officers, presented the health
problem of the community. The hot
months are coming and it is
that an ordinance be passed
the keeping of livestock with
in the city be restricted to certain dis
sricts or that stringent laws be en-
acted regarding the sanitation of
such places, and the hauling away of
refuse. The Lions Club pledged their
support to the health officers. Cub
also offered a few fitting
remarks along this line.
Meeting adjourned to meet at regu-
ar time next Monday with c. M. Yo-
,um as chairman. 1
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
FRANK sWINK WOULD BE
COUNTY TREASURER
Popular School Teacher Comes Out
For Office Of Treasurer of
Seward County

In the announcement column this
week will be found the announce
ment of Frank Swink as a candidate
for County Treasurer on the Repub.
ican ticket.
Mr.. Swink is quite we'll and favora-
blp known in Liberal and Seward
County. He farms north of town
and teaches school during the winter.
He has the ability to fill the office
satisfactorily and says that if he is
elected he will do his best to merit
the confidence Of the people of this
county.
It is up to the voters to carefully
consider Mr.. Swink's application at
the primaries in August.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
PRETTY HOME WEDDING

On May 30th, at four o'clock p
m, at the home of Mrs. N. l. Wright,
726 North Washington, occurred a
pretty home wedding when Miss
Emily Ryle of Lyndon, Kansas, and
Mr.. Walter Wallis of Lewis, Kansas,
were united in marriage.
The rooms were beautifully deco
rated in pink and white carnations
and ferns. Before the ceremony
Miss Ruth Wright sang "Oh, Promise
Me-" in her usual pleasing manner,
accompanied by Miss Luella Sturdi-
want on the piano.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Eli Walker of the Christian
church.. The bride was lovely in a
dress of white silk crepe de MORE and
carried a BRIDES boquet of white
roses. Appropriate to Decoration
Day, the groom wore his uniform
that he had worn overseas. The cere-
mony was performed beneath an
archway of red, white and blue. Fol
lowing the congratulations and best
wishes, the guests were served with
a dainty two-course luncheon.
The bride is we'll known here, hav-
ing taught in the city schools, and is
cultured and refined young lady,
possessing pleasing personality.
The groom is successful young
business man and is popular with all
who knowvh him. The newly married
couple left Wednesday in their car
to spend several weeks visiting with
friends in Southern Kansas points,
after which they will be at home at
Augusta, where the groom operates
a garage.
These young people have host of
friends in this community as well
as in their home communities who
wish for them long and prosperous
married life.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
LEGION VS.. LIONS CLUB

Play ball! That is the order of the
day now, and next Friday afternoon
the American Legion and the Lions
Club will cross bats on the local field.
It is said that the Legion goat will
probably take the "roar" out of the
Lions; that of course is to be seen.
At any rate the boys of both con-
tingents are going to put up lively
fight and the battle will be worth
the seeing. 1t is hoped that the
whole town will turn out and give
these two worthy organizations a
big crowd.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
CAUGHT RABBIT WITH
A FISHING TACKLE
Perry Eaton Performs Unusual Feat.
Fishing Trip Story But Well
Vouched for and Correct

Harry Ravenscroft, Fred Malone,
Perry Eaton and others whose names
we could not learn, spent Tuesday
on fishing trip. During the after
noon Perry started for the car and
the Others noticed him make a neat
cast. He wound up the reel and in
stead of fish, there was rabbit.
The hook caught the animal and held
it securely while the line was wound
up. The fellows thought Perry had
gone dippy when they saw him cast
ing on dry land, but he had it on
them when he landed his catch.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
ON BUYING PRINTING
OUTSIDE OF LIBERAL


In making our rounds this week we
noticed In several business houses
printed matter from out-of-town print
ers. Frankly, folks, we regret to see
this. There is no good reason why the
business firms of Liberal should not
patronize the local print shops. Some
fly-by-night printer may make lit
tie better price for time, but he can
not last long, and the local printeries
should not be expected to compete
with every jim-crack who starts up
and does cheap printing until he can
beats lot of paper houses, printers,
and others before going broke.
1t has been often said that no town
in Kansas has two better equipped
shops than Liberal Several thousand
dollars come to Liberal each year for
printing which cannot be handled by
other shops in this territory and this
money is paid to printers who spend
it with the business people of Liberal.
The newspapers are helping the town
grow; they are giving service; they
are giving as low prices as any shop
can and stay in business; why not
stay with them and let them prosper
along with the balance ofsthe town?
During the mnoth Of May, the Dem
ocrat received something like $400
from outside sources. This money was
spent in Liberal, and contributed to
the business of the city.
1t is absolutely true that we cannot
make Liberal a good town unless we
spend our money with Liberal insti-
tutions ana boosting Liberal busi
nesses.
If you would see the Liberal news
papers succeed, give them your pat
ronage. The more men employed in
the Liberal print shops, the more busi-
ness there will be in the city. Pay
rolls are big asset to any town and
you can encourage big pay-rolls by :.
buying at home. enn9 mts
The next time travelling sales
man for an outside printing house
calls on you, or you get some of those
cut-throat price-lists, think of this.
You may save dollar or two, but you
are hurting your own business and the
town as a whole, more than that
At least give the home
printers an opportunity to figure
you before sending away.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
By J. B. MILLER
JIM JOHNSTON WILL
MAKE RACE FOR SHERIFF
Popular Coal Dealer Would Look
After County Criminals For
Coming Two Years

An announcement which will no
doubt be received with more or less
surprise came out this week when
Jim Johnston entered the race for
Sheriff of Seward County on the Re-
publican ticket.
Jim has been considering the pro-
position for several weeks and only
this week would he consent to make
the race.
Jim h as been resident of Liberal
for about eight years and has had
some experience in the work of the
office. He says this is the first time
he has ever asked for a public office
and will be glad to have the voters
consider his candidacy.
He will be popular among those
who know him best and should make
a good race for the nomination.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
WENT ON CAMPING TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Gardner, Misses
Verda Swafford, Celia Kern, Ruth
Goss, and Arthur Hestwood, Ila AL
bertson and Chester Boles left Mon
day evening for the Cimarron river.
They pitched their camp over night
and all day Tuesday, cooking their
meals out. 1t rained hard Monday
night and they had to quit their
tent and go one-half mile to the old
dance hall, where they spent the
night. They witnessed a base ball
game Tuesday afternoon between
the Kismet and Blue Bell district
teams.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
PAVING GOES RIGHT ALONG

Liberal is awake in the matter of
street paving. The contractors are
kept busy meeting the demands of
the property owners in this line.
Everyone seems to want their pro-
perty fronted with pavement. Never
before have the folks of the city
become so interested in having good
streets. 1t seems that everyone
wants to help make this city noted
for its paved streets. This is a very
fine spirit and the town will profit
greatly by this course. There is
nothing that adds to the appearance
and reputation of community more
than good lights and good streets.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
THE LEGION BASE BALL
TEAM ISSUES CHALLENGE
Believe They Can Whip the Regular
Liberal Team, andat Least
Want a Try At 1t

The local post of the American Le-
gion has some good base ball players
and they think they can beat the
Liberal town team any time they can
meet them.
In fact the Legion team challenges
the town team to a game for their
suits and awaits an acceptance Of the
challenge.
This should make an interesting
game if it is played, and no doubt
would draw large crowd.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
RETURNED
HERE MONDAY AFTERNOON

The government aeorplanes which
passed through Liberal last week on
their way to Denver returned here
Monday, were oiled and filled with
gas and departed on their way to
their home at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Several of the planes suffered
minor accidents on the trip from Lib
eral to Denver, but there were no
casualties.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
WILL ATTEND EPWoRTH
LEAGUE INSTITUTE AT PRATT

The Epworth League Institute will
be well represented at Pratt by the
following Liberal people:
Miss Hazel Scandrett, Miss .Thelma
Heating, Misses Wanie and Wannie
Condit, Miss Mildred Melvin, Misses
Hazel and Gladys Graham, Miss Ber-
nita Moore, Miss Helen Mertz, Miss
Fern Boles;
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Franklin,
Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Henry and vi
Wan and Helen, Esther Herbert
Frank Highland, Francis Harnden,
Chalmer Moore, Fred Randall, Cary
and Wilfred Light.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
RECEIVES D. D. DEGREE

Rev. T. F. Barrier, pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church of this
city, last week received the degree of
Doctor of Divinity. This degree was
given by the College of Emporia, at
Emporia, Kansas, and is the highest
degree conferred upon the ministry.
We congratulate our fellow townsman
in acquiring so noted a distinction.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
KING RETURNS
FROM Ell DORADO TRIP

W. B. King, secretary of the Lib
eral Chamber of Commerce. has re-
turned from Ell Dorado, Kansas
where he attended meeting of the
Chambers of Commerce secretaries
and executives of the state.
Several good speakers were pres
ent and the meeting was both pleas
ant and profitable.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
OIL NEWS is SCARCE Q

Oil news is scarce this week. The
Defender Petroleum Gas Company
is drilling in the Bunting No. 1.
The directors of the Seward Goun-
ty Oil and Gas Company held meet
ing last night, but no decision was
made as to when drilling would be
started in the we'll north of town.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
THE LEGION BAND

Everyone interested in the organi-
zation of a Legion band will please
meet at the Legion rooms, under the
Peoples State bank Monday evening,
June 5th.
There is lot of good material in
the Legion for band, and it is hoped
an organization can be perfected.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01
CHRISTIAN CHURCH BEAT
METHODIST IN BALL GAME

The Methodist church base ball
team lost the game with the team
from the Christian church Wednes-
day evening by score of 6 to A.
Those who witnessed the game say
it was a dandy.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Boles returned
the latter part of the week from Havi-
land where they have been visiting
with Mrs. Boles' parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Fankhouser.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01

The son of Mr.. and Mrs. Archie
Cruise, of Lorena, broke his collar
bone while playing ball. He was
brought here where he was given first
aid and later taken to Halstead.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01

Mrs. Ebersole and Miss Stoufer,
two of our talented musicians left for
Meade Wednesday to play for the
wedding of Miss McNeal which will
occur there today.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01

Mrs. Jennie Hodges, who under
went slight operation at a local
hospital several days ago, has return
ed to her position at DR.. Beaty's Of
fee.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01

DR.. E. H. Neighbors, with offices
over the Peoples State bank, now has
an assistant in the person of DR..
Du Pray of Kansas City.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. G..
Anderson ran a nail in his foot. He
was taken to local hospital where he
is doing nicely.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01

Charles Swan of Hayne, was in
the city Wednesday evening and at
tended the dance at Craig's Hall.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01

John j. Mitchell, President Of the
Illinois Trust Savings Co., one of the
largest banks in the United States
went thru Liberal in his private car
on No. 2, Wednesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01

Miss Lena Hamline of Great Bend,
is visiting at the homes of Mrs. Fer
guson and Mrs. Joe Mass.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01

The Allis-C Chalmers Tractor Com
pany reports the sale of 23 tractors
during the month Of May. Some rec
ord for dull time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01

See Taylor's ad this week. Get
something for nothing and something
good, at that.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Goldsmith,
a girl, christened Ida Marie, on Tues
day, May SOth.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-01

Mrs. AL Nelson is critically ill at
the Mercy hospital.