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THE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT TWELFTH YEAR. NUMBER FORTY-FOUR. LIBERAL, SEWARD COUNTY, KANSAS. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1919. $1.50 PER YEAR WL COMES FROM A WELL IN THE SUBURBS OF LIBERAL Samples Are Being St to Lawrence For a Chemical Examination of the Substanca.

Reports came from the residence of Mrs. I. 0. Sewell, who lives in the Sunnyside Farm Tract addition, Tuesday that oil in the water of the well on the premises was making the drinking water disagreeable to the taste. A number of men went to the farm tract Wednesday afternoon to investigate the oil business, and when the water was drawn from the tank there was a very noticeable trace of oil in the water.

There is no way to receive the water direct from the well the pump is arranged to convey 'the water to the tank and then the water is taken from the tank. One the investigating committee climbed to the top of the tank and removed the covering and dipped a small bucket of the water and there was found a goodly percentage of some oily substance. From the arrangement of the well it appears impossible for anyone to pour oil in the well and the same trouble would occur in putting oil in the tank. Mrs. Sewell says that the presence of oil has been noticed for several days but she had said nothing about it Just the day before the report had gotten out the tank had overflowed, but the new supply of water pumped in showed no abatement of the oily condition of the water.

There is much speculation regarding the presence of oil at the well. The idea advanced that someone is playing a joke will not be entertained by any of those who went to investigate. The plausibility of that theory fails in that there is no reason for it and if there was the person who would to joke must have had a large supply of oil substance, and if it were possible to pour it in the well the oil would remain at the top and about forty feet of water would have to be pumped out before the oil could reach the pump, and that is not probable. Others have advanced the idea that it is vegetable oil and is often found in wells at different periods. But there is one fact that comes to the surface and that is that there is some oil on the water at the Sewell farm and anyone can go see if not satisfied about the matter.

Bottles of the water and the oil will be sent to Lawrence for chemical examination. WILL LE MONNIER BADLY BURNED WITH LIVE STEAM Was Under Boiler Making Adjustments When tha Accident i Happened. While trying to make adjustments on the tractor ettgrne when threshing on the Hibbs place west of the city yesterday, Will LeMonnier was struck in the face and left arm with a charge of steam. From his eyebrows to the lower part of his chin the skin was removed and his eyes are in danger of being much injured. 1 ne cnarge aiso strucn ms ten.

arm and removed the skin. Mr. LeMonnier discovered something wrong at the fire box and crawled under the engine to tighten a bolt which held the boiler when suddenly the bolt was blown from place and the escaping stead struck Mr. LeMonnier with serious results. He was immediately brought to town, and at this time is getting along as well as could be expected.

Miss Elsie Harrison, who has been quite ill with flu, is reported as improving. AGRICULTURAL1 LEADERS BANQUET AT CIMARRON A banquet was given Saturday evening at the Cimarron Hotel by the Agricultural leaders of Seward county. Rev. Wilkinson and Rev. Barrier i spoke on the after-dinner program 1 and were heartily applauded.

Their gave the principal address of the ev-talks were an inspiration to every 1 ening. There was music by quartets, one present soloists and a talk by two of the re- H. E. Burns gave an unusually in- i turned soldiers, teresting talk. Frank 'Galloway, drill master of Mr.

Turner from the Agricultural Company gave an exhibition of College spoke on agriculture and drill practice which was much en-gave some interesting facts. joyed, and then came Lee Larrabee, Mrs. Ed. Kelly gave a talk on Gar- whose official title we are in doubt. A an "MitK nrnrlr Mr, TTpllv nlwovB witll a anuaf nf Burlrarofrlnaaa anrl flip has something good to say and can performance afforded much merri-say it well ment for the audience.

Those in Mrs. D. C. Wood waa toastmistress charge of the entertainment are to of the evening. be complimented for the success of One That Was There.

the supper and program. ANNEX CAFE BOUGHT BY G. W. MADDEN AND C. E.

WADE G. W. Madden and C. E. Wade have bought the Annex Cafe and the place is being renovated and remodeled.

By next Thursday the new owners will be ready to serve the public with the best meals that can be secured in the city. Both of the gentlemen are well known restaurant men and there is every reason to believe that the new firm will enjoy a good patronage. COMPANY K. N. RECEIVES EQUIPMENT The Organisation Will Now Taka up Drilling in tha Manual of Arm.

One hundred and ten rifles, bayonets, slings, scabbards, uniforms and shoes have been received by Company Kansas National Guards, Liberal, Kansas, and there are 110 happier members of the company at this time. The uniforms are handsome and the rifles are .30 calibre, model 1817. Last Friday evening the rifles were issued to the members. Sergeant E. A.

Evans gave a lecture and a dem onstration on how to care for the piece and particularly on bow to remove the greasy substance that was applied to the rifles before they were shipped from the arsenal. From now on the men will work on the manual of arms and we shall expect to see the company on the streets under arms and demonstrating to the public its ability to make good as a fully equipped National Guard. Captain Sanford has given a gen eral invitation to the boys who have returned from the different camps to come to the Armory and those who have been so fortunate to return from the battle grounds of France to make the Armory headquarters and assist the members of Company in the manual of arms. The Armory is open each night, except Sunday, between the hours of eight and ten o'clock. FIRE STARTED AT THE McDERMOTT ROOMING HOUSE An alarm was sent to the fire sta tion from the McDermott rooming house today.

The engine made the run but the fire was not a serious one, and the blaze was soon stopped. Someone had placed in a barrel near the building some hot ashes, and if it was not thought a fire would result sooner or later, there is little chance for argument now. A hole about two feet square was burned thru the weather boarding on the south side of the building. If the blaze had not been given atten tion at the start the entire building would have burned in a short time. There was a good wind astir and a blaze having a good start of the fire engine would have been almost impossible to stop, A large crowd attended the ball given by the Wolley orchestra Tuesday -night.

The musical organization threatens to give another dance at an early date. Miss Lois Roberts, one of the bookkeepers in the Liberal Light, Ice Power Company office, is ill with the flu. THE RED CROSS FED AN HUNDRED SOLDIERS Program of Entertainment Given Tuesday Night at the Armory for the Returned Boys. Just about as the program planned by the Canteen Committee of the Red Cross Chapter of this county, the entertainment was given Tuesday night. There were plates for 175 but only about 100 soldier boys and their guests were present for the supper, which was served at the annex of the Methodist church.

After the spread the soldiers and the guests repaired to the Armory and enjoyed the program of the evening. Rev. church Wilkinson of the Methodist CITIZENS TICKET WAS NOMINATED MONDAY NIGHT W. V. Griffith For Mayor, and Joa Bryton, Chat.

Moltar and J. T. Newby For Councilman. The caucus for nominating candi dates on the Citizens ticket was held Monday night at the different wards and at a later hour in the convention held at the court house. In the Joe Bryson was nominated for councilman.

The second ward selected Chas. Molter for council and in the third, ward J. T. Newby was selected as councilman. These nominations were certified to the convention at the court house and by that body ratified.

A. A. Farmer was selected as chairman and Henry Goss secretary of the convention. After the reports from the different wards, the chair called for nomiations for the candi date for mayor. W.

V. Griffith won the nomination by a handsome ma jority. T. G. Hubbard won the nomination for police judge without a struggle.

C. F. Hoffman was nominated as the candidate for treasurer. The following are the candidates selected for the school board M. H.

Scandrett, Hal G. Reid atid Harry Magruder. Chas. Summers was se lected as the candidate for school treasurer. There was a little ripple of excite ment, at the convention in that some of the politicians found that the con vention did not move along the lines that they had anticipated, and there doubtless will be some opposition against part of the ticket at least.

FLU HITS THE DEMOCRAT FORCE ALL AT ONE TIME The influenza and pneumonia has attacked the force of the Democrat and the publication suffers. Only one member of the force Is on duty this week the linotype operator, Mr. Kimball. Editor Miller's wife and two children have been seriously ill for more than a week and help at the house was much needed. Ben Miller and his entire family are victims of the flu and Mr.

Miller was taken to the Morrow hospital Wednesday and is very low with pneumonia. Miss Hill, reporter, is unable to work in her capacity. Even Mr. Kimball was on the sick list until Monday and even now is not in the best of condition. Therefore the reason for this week's publication being delayed and not up to the standard.

One of the 'helpful elements in the make-up of this week's Democrat is the royal support given by the able correspondents from the different localities. It is hoped that they will keep up the good work for there is no telling now just when the Democrat may have its efficient force at work again. NEW BUILDINGS RESUME WORK "The workmen are making an effort to finish the Gray brick which has been under course of construction for several months. The weather conditions have been a hindrance. The building is to be occupied by the Stallard bakery.

J. G. Ault entertains hopes of seeing his building completed some time this spring. Sickness, bad weather and lack of proper material has delayed construction much, but he is a hopeful individual, and insists that he will have a building and renters occupy it some time this year. Many threshers are busy this week on last fall's crop.

it i i 3 GROUNDS AROUND DEPOT ARE TO BE BEAUTIFIED Space North of of Tracks to be Filled in and Improved and Soma Nice Design Made South. The depot grounds at the Rock Island are to be beautified. This plan was decided upon yesterday at a meeting of the railroad men of this place, Superintendent Greenough of Dalhart and the Chamber of Commerce and members of the city council, at the reading room of the Depot The plans are made by Roadmaster Quillen and the landscape artist, A. E. Akers.

If the extent of the plans shown are carried out it will mean an expenditure of something like eight thousand dollars. The premises north of the Greer house and extending to the east end of the freight house will be filled in with dirt which Will come from the excavation necessary on the streets when the paving will be made in the town, and the premises will be worked into a garden spot of flowers and shrubbery with a winding driveway for the autos to reach the passenger platform from the rear and the truck wagons to have access to the freight depot platforms. The open space south of the Greer house and extending from Kansas avenue east into the yards will be divided into spaces and each space will have different arrangement of flower beds and shrubbery. One space will have a small lake and fountain and fish donated by the government will be kept. Near the fountain will be placed a floral bed about sixteen feet 'long and about eight feet wide with an angle in oruer mm.

me uesiK" umi will appear may be easily read. The design will be done in assorted colored rocks formed into dials which will show the time period. Steel i- i i i I. hands will be placed on the dial showing the difference of time. Th word "LIBERAL" will appear on the elevated bed done in assorted rocks.

The other portions of the grounds will be done in beautiful designs and the entire grounds will be enclosed with curbing or woven wire fence One of the spaces will have benches that the visitors may rest and refresh themselves whenever the occasion may demand. In fact the premises are to be arranged to attract and en tertain whatever visitor that may come to the city. Mr. Greenough was here for only a short time but his greeting to the men of Liberal was cordial and the co-operation of the town with the railroad in the efforts to beautify the depot premises and the town gener ally. MOVED TO THE.

CITY Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Harding of near Hayne moved to Liberal this week.

The move was made for the benefit of Mrs. Harding's health. There are some conveniences in the town that do not exist on the farm and their residence in the town will depend on the condition of Mrs Harding's health. MARRIED Miss Viola Shelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

C. B. Shelton, residing southwest of town, and Fred Hart-man were married at the court house Sunday by the probate judge. The bride has gone to Omaha for a visit and the groom goes this week. The couple will spend some time visiting relatives at that point.

Miss Elsie Harrison is seriously ill with pneumonia at this time. REVIVAL SERVICES Beginning at the FRIENDS CHURCH Thursday Evening March 27th Conducted by Rev. Millie Lawhead of Ohio, Accompanied bv her singing evangelist. The public is cordially invited to these services. CORA ISHAM, Pastor.

O. P. BYERS, RAILROAD MAN. OPENS OFFICES HERE O. P.

Byers, railroad promoter and a good town booster, has rented the office rooms in the Smith building formerly occupied by the Liberal Tel ephone company. He will have his equipment and office force here some time next week. The Democrat welcomes the gen tleman as his coming means better things for the town and the country surrounding. At a later date there will be real news to impart and the town will take on new activity which will extend far into the country ad jacent. KISMET ITEMS Mrs.

Beeler Burr from south of town spent Monday at the A. C. Jones home. Born, to Mr. and Mrs.

Geo. Beale, Tuesday, March 11th, a boy. Mother and babe doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs.

E. R. Hess were called to Arlington Sunday on No. 2 to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hcss's mother, Mrs.

Eickleberry, who passed away Sunday a. m. H. D. Massoni, wife and son, Floyd, and A.

C. Jones and wife spent Sunday at the E. E. McReynolds home. Mrs.

Mullenix and daughter, Chlor ine, of west side, and Loa Norris are spending a few days in Hutchinson. Work on a new residence on South Main Street for E. E. McReynolds will soon begin, as the basement is nearly complete. When in Kismet and in need of auto repairs of any description, don't fail to call on Jones Beale.

Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. Arthur has been quite sick with flu for some weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. II. L.

Olds. She is considered better at this writ ing. Mrs. Book Clark from South of town, spent the day Friday of last week with Mrs. G.

II. Rose of this city. J. R. McClure and family and Pat Stockton and family spent Sunday at the "Beeler Burr home south of town For good home-made candies of all kinds at reasonable prices, call on Mrs.

Fromme at the "Doc" Graber house in Kismet. Little Pansy Kirk is improving from her recent illness. Miss Audry Pinkerton came in on No. 2 Saturday to visit home folks returning Sunday to her school in northwest part of the county. Remember the Boot and Shoe so cial at the church Friday night.

Re freshments to be served immediately after a short program. Come, each and everyone and enjoy yourselves, Denzil Hobbs was absent from school Monday taking care of the Hardware store during the absence of Roy Culley, who left for Arlington on No. 2 Sunday to attend the funeral of his wife's mother. Seeding of oats and barley is all the go around Kismet now days. Mr.

Shaffer and Fred Brownell of near Moscow came to Kismet Friday to get a bull they had bought of D. Massoni. Arthur Vaile of Plains unloaded a car ol reed oats at Kismet last week. Mr. Carl Leplcy is working in the Kismet Broom Factory.

We understand he knows how to make a broom that will please the user. We are advised that the Kismet I. O. O. F.

lodge are invited down to Liberal Tuesday the 18th. John Adams of south of town is hauling his grain to town this week. G. A. Bayha bought the same.

D. R. Snyder and little daughter, Mary Elda, walked to town Monday. The new silica pit that has been opened west of Kismet has just load ed its first car. The wheat around this neighbor hood is beginning to look green.

Some have started pasturing it Mr. Martin, who has been living on R. Snyder's place, has moved to the country to the Sorrell farm southeast of Kismet. We know not yet what he intends doing. The Dufield brothers have started threshing again at the Ed Gouldner farm southeast of town.

Pat Stockton left on No. 1 Sunday for Hugoton to look after business interests at that place. "SALLIE." E. B. Holland of Sharps Creek was a business visitor in tha city Tuesday.

He says his family is just recovering, from the flu. Mr. Holland reports the roads dry at least, but very rough. 1. O.

O. F. OF COUNTY AND REBEKAHS HAVE BIG MEET The Kismet Degree Team and Many Visitors Attended tha Meeting Tuesday Night. Possibly the greatest event that has been held for years among the Odd Fellows of this county was held Tuesday night in this city. The event was a meet of the county I.

O. 0. F. lodges. The Kismet lodge was the visitor and the work of the three degrees was exemplified, the Kismet degree team assisting in the work.

There were about fifty strange Odd Fellows here and about twenty visiting Re-bekahs. The degree work of the Odd Fel lows was done in the Odd Fellows hall, and thru the courtesy of the Masonic lodge the Rebekahs were enabled to exemplify the work in that hall. At the midnight hour the Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs attended a banquet which was prepared for the occasion. The visitors and the home people appeared to be much pleased over the event and assert that the meeting was about the best that has been held here for years. HOMER I.

REYNOLDS RECEIVES BONUS MONEY Homer I. Reynolds received a check from the government Sunday for $60, which is a bonus due every discharged soldier. Homer is the first Liberal boy to our knowledge to receive this money. ST. PATRICK'S PARTY GIVEN BY THE EPWORTH LEAGUE The Epworth League of the Meth odist church entertained the official members of the church at the Sunday School annex Wednesday evening of this week with a St.

Patrick's party. The evening's program opened with a couple of Irish songs sung by six of the girlB, after which we had a laughing contest. The potato race was enjoyed by all, Folks were blind' folded and given a pair of scissors and told to cut a shamrock. The foolish dictionary definitions were enjoyed by all. The rooms were decorated in Irish green and white crepe paper.

Shamrocks were cut out of green card board and put on the walls. The refreshments consisted of sandwiches, pickles, cake and coffee. Ninety persons were present and each one enjoyed himself to the limit. INCREASED SALARIES OF DEPUTY ASSESSORS County Clork Abe K. Stoufer informs us that under a new law just passed all deputy assessors are entitled to an increase in salaries, commencing Saturday, March 15, 1919.

Under House Bill No. 215, the compensation of deputy assessors shall be $4 per day for the time actually and necessarily employed in the discharge of their duties within the corporate limits of any city of the first and second class, and $5 per day for the time actually and necessarily employed in the discharge of their duties outside of te corporate limits of any such city. Commencing with Saturday, March 15, all deputy assessors will be entitled to the increase as above stated. Services previous to this date must be compensated for under the old law at $3 per day. 9 WOMAN'S CLUB ELECTION The Liberal Woman's Club will hold the annual election of officers Tuesday afternoon, March 25, at the club house.

Other important business will be transacted and every member is urged to be present Regular meetings have not been held during the past year on account of war activities but now plans are being made to resume the club work and a pleasant and profitable year is expected. All members are requested to keep the date of this meeting in mind. FORDSON DEMONSTRATION PROVES A SUCCESS A number of interested people witnessed the demonstration of the Fordson tractor in the W. H. Feather farm west of the city Saturday afternoon.

The tractor pulled a 14-inch gang plow as smoothly and evenly as one would expect a Ford to do, and it gave entire satisfaction to those who watched it work. It is likely that many Seward county farmers will use this little machine this spring, and a farm is really at a loss without one..