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IO T v T jMiivUii (Hi IiJq "Successor to The Liberallndependent" Vol. 5. No. 33 Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, Friday, December 15, 1911 $1.50 Per Year h , fl 7--DAYS ONLY -7 Commencing Saturday, December 16th And ; Ending Saturday, December 23rd We are overstocked and have to much money tied up in this department and we are going to make a sacrifice at a time when you and the children can use an Overcoat or Cloak best. ( 4 p.-l Men's Overcoats Men's $ 6.50 overcoats, 9 4 8 Men's 10.00 overcoats, 7.48 Men.s 10.50 overcoats, 7.08 Men's 11.50 overcoats, 8.3 Men's 12 50 overcoats, ,, - 9 30 Men's 1.1.50 overcoats, 9.80 Men's 14.00 overcoats, 10.09 Men's 10 50 overcoats, 12 78 Men's 18.00 overcoats, 13.48, Men's 18 50 overcoats. - 13 89 tyt&itWXt pverl&tS, 14 89 Men's -21.)bVvercoat,. , 10 98 Men's"25.iXl overcoats, v18.894 .' Boy's Overcoats Boy's 4 2.50 overcoats, f 1.89 Boy's 3 50 overcoats, 2 89 Boy's 4 00 overcoats, , ;2.H8 Boy's 5.00 overcoats, , 3 89 Boy's 00 overcoats, ; '4.89 Boy's J.50 overcoats, ,'.5.28 Boy's 9.00 overcoats, ' 0.:t4 Boy's 10.50 overcoats, 7.9 Boy's 12.50 overcoats, " 8 98 Ladies' Suits Ladies' 1750 Suits, . I2.49 Ladies' 20.00 Suits, 14.119 Ladies' 25.00 Suits, 10.98 Ladies' Cloaks Ladies' $ 5 50 cloaks, " 3.49 Ladies' 0.00 cloaks, " 4 30 Ladies' 0.50 cloaks, 4.09 Ladies') 7.50 cloaks, 5 09 Ladies' 8 00 cloaks, '"" 5.49 Ladies' 9 00 cloaks, 0.29 Lad res'. .10. 00 c(oaks, ' 0.98 Ladies' 10.50 cloaks, 7.48 Ladies' 11.50 cloaks, 7.98 Ladies' 12 JH cloaks, ' 8.39 Ladies' 12.50 cloaks, ' 8.09 Ladies' 13 50 cloaks, 9.48 Ladies' 15 00 cloaks, 9.98 Ladies' 10.50 cloaks, 11 48 Ladles' 17.50 cloaks, '13.48 Ladies' 20.00 cloaks, Hofi Ladies' 22.50 cloaks, 10.49 Ladles' 2.5. no cloaks, 18 89 Misses' and Children's Cloaks Misses' Mlssi's' Misses' Misses' M kst'.s' Hisses' Misses' Misses' M I saps' Miss1' Misses' Misses' M Uses' M issV Misses' M Isses' and Children' and Children' and Children1 and Children' and Children1 and Children' and Children' and Children' and Children' and Children' and Children' ami Children' and Children' and Children' and.chlldien' and Children and Children si 1.75 's 1C0 s 2.H) ft 3.00 's 3.50 ' 4.IX) 's .3 's i.W ' .Y50 ' u.no ' turn 's 7.IK1 's O.liO 's H.W S 1 2.I1U ' it;' 's 13.30 I'lduks, cloaks, uloaks, cloaks, cloaks, cloaks, idoaks, I'lonks. cloaks, cloaks, cloaks, clouks. cloaks, clonks. cloaks. clonks, cloaks. ii Xv r A Pk W tA ". " v A -, i ' 1 fi 1 a Everything in Overcoats, Cloaks and Ladies Suits will be sold absolutely as advertised. Cut out price lists and bring them with you. LIBERAL, KANSAS ffife IN THE DISTRICT COURT Docket Heavy With Divorce Cases The regular full term of the District Court convened here Wednesday morning. The fore noon was occupied with the calling of the cases. After calling sever al divorce cases. Judge Thompson made some comment on the num Ibar. A little later several more divorces were called, find in each case Judge J. W. Campbell was named as the attorney for the plaintiff. J uige Thompson look ed over his glasses and remarked; "Mr. Campbell, I can understand now, why it is that yon have nev er married." A laugh went around the court room, and At torney V. H. Grinstead commcnt e i; "Well, it must be Mr. Camp bells fault. He has the first chance at the grass windows." Court was soon restored to order, and the routine work began. In the case of Conigsky vs A. A. Farmer, the plaintiff was giv en judgment for $100, and inter est, the costs being assessed to the defendant. Olive Smith was granted a di vorce from Clarence Smith on the ground of gross neglect of duty. The costs were assessed to the plaintiff. The divorce suit of Daniel Per ry vs Lucinda Perry was continued for further evidence. S. L. Mangham was granted a divorce from Virjril Mangham on the ground of abandonment. The care and custody of the minor child Lulu, was given to the moth er. The costs were assessed to the plaintiff. Blanche Evans was granted a divorce from Rutherford B, Evans on the ground of neglect of duty and drunkenness' The costs are to be paid by the plaintiff. Ilattie Spencer was granted a divorce from D. A. Spencer on the ground of neglect of duty. The plaintiff was awarded the care and custody of the two boys, Clarence and Arthur, and it was decreed her to be the owner in her own right of several lots in Ty rone, Okla. S. II. McCamant and Leonard Matthews confessed judgement on the Stevenson bond and judge ment was awarded against them tor $1,020 costs. The amount of the bond, when paid, will go to the county school fund. (Continued on page 7) John Kelly, of Hjgoton was here Wednesday on business. Ultimately, you will go to Jarrett's to do your holiday &hop ping, so why not do it today? Liberal Woman's Club. The Liberal Woman's Club was delightfully entertained Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles E. Pratt. The regular program was given after which light refreshments were served by the hostess who was assisted by Mrs. W. O. Woods ahd Mrs. T. F. Hopkins. The Woman's Club has now entirely paid for their property on West Second Street and contemplates some improve ments on the residence in the near future. The invited guests were Mrs. A. L. Knisely, Mrs. T. J. Smith, Mrs. T. F. Hopkins and her mother, Mrs. F. 0. Kindom and Mrs. Deano Samson. For Sale For sale A folding go-cart and an Arlington sewing machine. In quire of Mrs. A. L. Knisely, Eastern Star Election The regular annual election of officers of the Eastern Star occur red Monday night. Miss Kate Wright was elected Worthy Ma tron, Will Rezeau Worthy Patron. Mrs. F. G. Boles Associate Ma tron, Mrs. A. L. Knisely Conduc tress, Mrs. D. A. Henry Associate Conductress, Mrs. V. H. Grin stead Secretary and Mrs. E. J. Thayer Treasurer. The Eastern Star and the Masonic Order will hold public installation of officers Tuesday evening. The Masons do not select their new officers until Monday evening. The place at which the installation is to be held has not yet been decided upon. MISS CROSS WINS PRIZE New Dry Goods Store The new Blake Bros., dry goods store opened its doors for business the first of the week, in the Tuck er building. Their new stock is tastily arranged and their windows are indeed attractive. The firm comes to Liberal well recommend ed and will probably do a nice business here. The Democrat welcomes the new people to the business fraternity of the town. Work on the new store build ing, north of the Natienal Hotel, which is being constructed tor the bm ef Beyer & Gray, is progres sing rapidly. Tho window frames were set the first of the week and the brick wall are about half wa up and it is expected that tlfe building will be enclosed by the first of tho year. J. A. McMullen of Bartlesyille", Okla., is Here this week looting after a case in the District Court. Where are you going when you die? What do yon stand for now? It is the character you build here, that will count hereafter. Join one of the Men's Bible class es, and learn more about this Come next Sunday morning to the Presbyterian church at 9:45. You will want to come again. Took Special Prize in The Contest This Week In the count of the votes Wed nesday afternoon, the judges were surprised to see Miss Vanda Cross take a big lead, and win the spec ial prize, a beautiful leather hand bag. The color of the votes will change on January 1, 1912. See another page in this paper for the special Christmas prizes, and the rules governing award of same. At the count Wednesday the standing was as follows: Maude Saunders ltil,2it0 Vanda Cross 89,4:15 Susie Ellsaesser fi0,0!0 Ethel flantla Su.SiK Clara Chlldears " 3(U50 Mrs. S. R. McCamant 28,.'il0 Amy Dowlas 24.0.10 8'reda Harris 18."1!0 Opal .'ennlson U.IW5 Ida Hayes 8,tH0 Rena Booher u,:ioo Laura Wood e.uso Kulah Stamper 0,440 Ruby Hamilton 0,21)0 Jennie Karau 0,040 Mary Akers fi.340 Grace (Jleasen 5.550 Vlvla.lone8 6,960 Resale Odncal 4.400 Clara Wt ods 3.70 Alene Clearman 4,300 Minnie Swlnk .7,650 Gertrude Carpenter 4,010 AnnaVauRhn ... 8,210 tlott Briley 2,280 Miss Brier ,7,880 Miss Bryant 4,410 Gertrude Andrews 3,040 Elsie Montgomery 5,360 Hessa Print. 3,210 Mae Gainson 2,340 Elma Wilson 1,860 Minnie McOold 3,370 Miss Sinclair )) Sarat) Lane , 6,610 AudriGerkin O ' l.dito iVrchie Fields 7,oiW lit. Kaon VViHtJnsf ; , ' 3,VM ftlaml WartenbcW, - 3.570 Carrie Ied ' 4,070'. Lottie Flnley s 4,0.(0 Miss Lett. RIkmIhs ' 1.23ft Eldeara Iil(,'ties 3.17(1 Sarah Thompson 4,050 Gladys Lontf 1,380 Emma RagsdalH 1.250 UtIM MCLrl,J " 1,230 Flossie May 2, loo Mav Anderson v 2.000 Ida Wlllielm , 3.360 Marlon Wilson ' ' 1,010 Jessie Jordan 1,100 Dorothy Stall , 1,540 Jessie Brandnm 1,150 Kate Wrliiht .... 2.880 May Clifford 1,020 Dot West 1,020 THOS. L HIGGINBOTHAM, (VI.D. Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat MILLER BUILDING LIBERAL, KANSAS -4. V r-atarX? itttC wm ... roil Tovii BOY'S fi S 'MrL toYouii own ;'i 'jjMK'Ziii CREATE OR CRUMBLE Every man should create a foundation for success before old age crumbles his earning powers. A small saving account started to day, NOW, will start you on the road to indepen dence. The farther you travel on this road the less you will wish to turn aside. Make OUR Bank YOUR Bank. Deposits Guaranteed by the Guaranty Fund of the State of Kansas CITIZENS STATE BANK Liberal, Kansas