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VOL. XXXIX. NO. 11
HAYS, FT ITS COUNTY, KANSAS , THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20. 1919.
SUBSCRIPTION $150 PER YEAR
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The world has had enough of destruction, the period
of reconstruction, of building up, is here. There will be
a new spirit of rivalry, not only between the nations of the
world, but between individuals and communities.' Each
community will find it to its advantage to use the splendid
community spirit developed through war activities for the
greater promotion of its business and industrial growth.
HAYS CITY has a future, we talk about it, we dream
about it, and will realize it when we work for it.
To build and rebuild will require grit, git and money.
It is the mission of this bank to help you get the money.
We desire to have you come now, at the beginning of this
year, to not only build up capital, but a credit that will
enable you to successfully carry on your operations.
Our appeal is directed especially to the young men
and returning sailors and soldiers. Come in and discuss
your capital and building plans with us. We can help
you.
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HAYS,
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BIG LAND BARGAIN
WUs of NWVi 16 and NE4 17-12-1G,
five miles from Emmeran and six
miles from Fairport. 120 acres under
cultivation, all fenced with three barb
wire. Five room house, outside cellar,
barn granary, chicken house, wind
mill with plenty of good water. Price
$27.50 per acre. Good terms. Miller
Bros., Hays, Kansas, Phone 47. Office
over First National Bank.
Five, Six, Seven room Cottages, sev
eral modern, on easy payment plan
-H.W.Oshant.
Ten pounds of Pinto beans for $1.00.
J. M. Denning.
Ten pounds of Pinto beans for $1.00.
J. M. Denning.
Word was received Monday, of the
death of Mrs. Goodall of 'this city, at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grace
Hubbard at Minneapolis, Minn.
George Foreman and wife came down
from Denver, Monday morning, for a
short visit with relatives and friends.
Ralph Allbert returned home Satur
day evening, having received his dis
charge from the army.
George Leisenring and Dr. Blake of
Ellis, were Hays visitors, Tuesday.
M. L. Stehley of Ellis, was a Hays
visitor Monday.
A. J. Dreiling was up from Victoria,
Tuesday.
Anthony Kuhn was up from Victoria,
Monday.
. Miss May Hunt returned Saturday
evening, and is again at her post of
duty in the depot.
Cleve Schultz, a former Hays boy,
stopped over and visited relatives and
inend3 m Hays.Abaturday while en
route to hi3 home in Los Angeles, Cali
fornia.
Misses Kathryn and Celia Deane re
turned home Monday, from Kansas
City, where they had been to purchase
their stock of Spring millinery.
Ten pounds of Pinto Beans for $1.00
J. M. Denning.
The following are the Judges and
Clerks for the special election to be
held in the City of Hays on Friday,
February 28. They are serving with
out conpensation.
First Ward Mrs. Agnes Mindler,
Mrs. Mary Beeby, Mrs. Geo. Philip, Jr.
H. J. Penney, C. F. WIest.
Second Ward A. H Schmoekel, E.
M. Speer, Fred Schwaller, Cecelia Mul
roy, Mrs. C. E. Williams.
Third Ward R. S. Markwell. Fred
Archer, Adolph Dreiling, Anna Ryan
Mrs. Nellie Addison.
Four yards Comfort Cretone, val
ues up to 30c, for $1.00 J. M. Denning.
NOTICE
Beware of your RED RIVER OHIO POTATOES, so
that you will have the genuine Early Ohios for Seed. I
will absolutely guarantee that mine are genuine stock.
Price guaranteed to be equal to any, or less.
Onion sets at 15 cents per pound. Also other seeds
in proportion.
M. WEHNER
Telephone No. IS.
HAYS.
KANSAS
C. W. Miller, Jr., went to Wichita,
Sunday morning.
J. H. Downing is in Topeka, this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Schottelius
have gone to Great Bend for a month's
visit.
Mis3 Virginia Oldham has given up
her school near Pfeifer. and Mis3 Es
ther Borin will take her place the re
mainder of the term.
Miss Elizabeth Condit entertained a
number of friends at her home, Friday
evening.
Tony Jacobs has gone east to pur
chase brick.
Wm. Hendrickson who has been in
the U. S. Navy for some time, return
ed home, Saturday.
Mrs. Bryan who ha3 been visiting
her daughter, Mre. Schmoekel, the
past two weeks, returned to her home
in Junction City, Tuesday noon.
A number of Hays people expect to
go to Kansas City, &unaay. to attend
the Automobile Show.
Richard Gross is now stationed at
San Francisco, and expects to soon re
ceive his discharge and return home.
Five room Cottage, 13 acres, fine for
chickens and gardening. Large Barn
and other outbuildings. Sell on terms.
Don't miss it. H. W. Oshant.
Rev. J. W, Snapp of the Methodist
church, left Sunday night, to attend
the World Program Conference of the
M. E. church, held in Kansas City,
Monday and Tuesday of this week.
Thomas Joseph O'Loughlin.
Thomas J. O'Loughlin, father of
John O'Loughlin of this city, died at
St. Anthony's hospital, Tuesday, Feb
ruary 18. Mr. O'Loughlin wa3 born in
County Mayo, Ireland, December 22,
1818, having celebrated the one hun
dredth anniversary of his birth. He
emigrated to America in 1841 and set
tled in Cincinnati, Ohio, and in 1858 he
came to Nemaha County, Kansas. In
1892 he came to Hays and has made his
home with his son John until some
three years ago when he was taken to
the hospital where he remained until
his death. He leaves to mourn his
death three sons, Peter of Montana,
John and Tom of this city, and a daugh
ter of Brown County, Kansas, besides
a large number of grandchildren, great
grandchildren and great great grand
children. Funeral services were held
this morning from the Catholic church.
Mrs. Emma Averill is nursing at the
Romine home, caring for Miss Ruth
Romjne who is very ill with rheum
atism. Mrs. Hall of north Hays, died at St.
Anthony's hospital, this afternoon.
KANSAS
Several choice section, half sections
and quarters, also 3000 acres Saline
Valley Alfalfa, corn and wheat lands.
See me about this. H.W.Oshant
Ten pounds of Pinto beans for $1.00.
J. M. Denning.
Miss Edna Kane has resigned her po
sition as stenographer at the Experi
ment Station, and left Tuesday for her
home at Cottonwood Falls. She spent
a couple of days in Salina with her sis
ter, Mrs. Schrumff.
Jas. Forrest, a former student of the
Fort Hays Normal and who recently
returned from England where he had
been in the U. S. aviation service for
some time, visited Hays f riend3 Tues
day. Miss Katie Korrick who wa3 employ
ed in the Hays City Drug Store, last
summer, is reported very ill at Christ's
hospital in Topeka, where she has been
taking a Nurses Training course the
past few months.
Goodrich auto cases and tubes at
Reduced Prices. J. M. Denning.
The Business Girls' Club has changed
the night of their gymnasium practice
from Friday night to Tuesday night.
It is not too late for new members to
enter this class.
Ten pounds of Pinto beans for $1.00.
J. M. Denning.
Mrs. Geo. Rippey and little son of
Ellis, were among the recent callers in
Hays.
Mrs. H. W. Griffith and Mrs. Charles
Rogers of Ellis, were shopping in Hays
Tuesday.
Mr. Jacob Rupp of Catharine, and
Miss Mary Dreiling of Emmeram, were
Hays visitors, Tuesday.
Mrs. George Wolf of Ogallah, is
spending a few days this week, with
her sister. Miss Ula Sandling.
Mrs. J. A. Blender of Ellis, was shop
ping in this city Monday.
Goodrich auto cases and tubes at
Reduced Prices. J. M. Denning.
Morris Mock, a former student of the
Fort Hays Normal, who has been in
overseas service the past few months,
arrived in Hays, Wednesday.
Mrs. Pet Beeker of Ellis came a few
days ago to the hospital for an oper
ation. Her sister, Miss Olive Randall,
is caring for Mrs. Beeker's infant
daughter.
Mrs. Bruney of Gorham was a recent
Hays visitor.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Malloy attended
the State Music Teachers Association
in Emporia, last week, and this week
on their return, attended the World
Program Conference of the M. E.
Church at Kansas City. They returned
home Tuesday night.
"The Willing Workers Sunday School
clas3 of the M. E. church, invited a
number equal to their own number of
members, of young men from the
young men's class, to a Valentine par
ty which was held last Friday evening,
in the basement of the church. About
seventy were present to enjoy the occa
sion.
Goodrich auto case3 and tubes at
Reduced Prices. J. M. Denning.
Mrs. Kate Weber who ha3 been ill at
the hospital the past month, returned
to her home on West Juniata street,
Monday. While she is stiil very weak,
she is gaining quite satisfactorily.
Mr. Harvey W. Fellers left Monday
night, for Kansas City, where he will
attend the sessions of the World Pro
gram Convention of the M. E. Church.
He will visit in Chester, Nebraska, and
other points before returning.
The Presbyterian church held a con
gregational supper, Thursday evening,
at tha home of Mr. and Mrs. George
Philip, Sr. A very enjoyable time was
reported.
The musical recital and wax works
given at the Normal, Monday evening,
as a benefit for the Reveille, was well
attended and well received.
Mrs. W. V. Sage of Upton, Wyo
ming, who is an operator for the C. B
& Q. railroad, was yissiting and shop
ping in Hays, last week, with her sister
Mrs. G. W. Glendenning of Plainville,
and also Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson and
Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Wilson of Plain
ville. Mr. O. G. Wilson's daughter is
in the hospital' recovering from an
operaton for appendicitis. j
Mr. and Mrs. Gerritt Snyder enter- J
tained at a 6:30 dinner, Tuesday, the
lady teachers who are connected in any J
way with the instruction of their chil
dren. What an excellent example!
How few are the parents In Hays who
express to teachers an appreciation of
the teacher's interest in their children.
The salary they receive is small com
pensation for the energy expended.
The citizens of Hays regret to lose
the estimable family of Mr. Joseph Ir
win who leave this week for Terry,
Montana, a small town about forty
miles from the North Dakota line. Mr.
Irwin has leased a 75 barrel flouring
mill for seven months with the privilege
of purchase at termination of lease.
He has spent practically all his life in
Hays, and has worked his way through
all departments of the Hays flour mill.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Irwin have been
former students of the Normal and
Mrs. Irwin was a successful teacher.
They will be greatly missed in the so
cial circles of Hays. - The best wishes
of the citizens follow them to their new
home.
Goodrich auto cases and tubes at
Reduced Prices. J. M. Denning. j
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carter and daugh
ter, Blanche, are here this week called
by the serious illness of Mrs. John Car
ter, Tom's mother.
Dr. Snyder arrived home Tuesday of
last week from Chicago where he had
been on account of the serious illness
of his daughter, Mrs. Luey Phalen.
Mrs. Phalen who has been suffering
from a severe attack of influenza is now
convalescing.
Mr. and Mrs. James Krysl of Ellis
were pleasant callers at the Free Press
office this afternoon. Mrs. Krysl was
formerly Miss Ruth Cerney.
Mrs. D. H. Early ha3 a nice batch of
baby chicks hatched Saturday, Febru
ary 15th.
The ladies of the Baptist church will
serve supper in the basement of the
parsonage, Friday, February 28, begin,
ning at five o'clock.
Free Avery Tractor School at
Schlyer & Arnhold, March 10 and 11.
Mr. Frank Bice reesived a message
today stating that Miss Verna Park
hurst of Plainvillo, and niece of Mrs.
Bice, died this morning in Chicago.
Miss Parkhurst was a former student
of the Fort Hays Normal and would
have been graduated next month from
a two-year course in a Chicago School
of Chiropractors.
Next Saturday afternoon the Satur
day Afternoon Club will meet with Mrs.
Fields. Miss Mulroy will be leader.
At this meeting it will be decided what
course of study to pursue next year.
All members should be present at this
important meeting.
Frank King was a business visitor in
Victoria Monday.
During the severe storm last week
several Ellis county stock raisers lost a
number of horses and cattle. John
Chittenden, four horses and five cows;
P. J. Deane, fifteen head of cattle; C.
G. Cochran five and Alex. Philip two.
When all parts of the county are heard
from the loss, no donbt, will me much
greater. The storm was a regular
old-fashioned blizzard the worst for a
great many years.
Last Friday, H. D. Shaffer entertain
ed about thirty of his. friends in his new
home. After a dinner of unusual
abundance and excellence, the guests
did as they pleased and went home
when they pleased," according to in
structions. . They were entertained in
various ways, ofie group indulging - in
old war and folk songs throughout the
eveeing. The guests had a delightful
time and went home well filled and
most satisfied, unanimously agreeing
that the H. D. Shaffer family are royal
entertainers.
The Y. W. C. A. at the Nofmal had
"tag day" Tuesday, to raise funds t
send a delegate to the National Y. W.
C. A. .Convention at Chicago. Miss
Agnes Arlington was chosen as the
delegate from the Fort Hays Normal.
Miss Arlington is editor of the Normal
Leader and will doubtless bring- from
this convention many good things for
the local organization. Miss Arling
ton left Tuesday morning and will
spend a day visiting an aunt in Kansas
City.
Goodrich auto cases and tubes at
Reduced Prices. J. M. Denning.
Last Wednesday night during the
snow storm some one broke into G. M.
Cox's store by breaking the glass in
the rear door and helped themselves to
a generous supply of groceries. This is
the second time his store has been
broken into within the last two weeks.
The "first time the thief broke into
the celler, laid in a "supply ef pota
toes and apples. At any rate the mis
creant, whoever he i3, knows about
what he wants as he seem to take
only something to eat.
We can spare a few tons of good
alfalfa hay. C. G. Cochran & Sons,
Hays, Kansas.
- New Movement for Churches.
The leading denominations are enter
ing upon a new campaign for the re
construction period of the world. In
the Methodist Church the campaign is
known as the "Centenary Movement,"
in the Christian Church the "Men and
Millions Campaign," in the Presbyter
ian Church the "New Era Movement",
and other denominations have similar
expressions pointing to an enlarged
program for their churches. The sig-
niflcancy of this movement is the mar
shaling of the whole church behind its
great task in a campaign of five years
just as the whole nation, men and wo
men, boys and girls, were marshaled
behind the war campaign. Last week
Rev. Snyder, the pastor of Presbyteri
an Church, attended a "New Era Con
ference at Kansas City and Dr. Snapp
of the M. E. Church and some of his
members attended a "Centenary Con
ferenence" this week.
There can never come a Christian
world democracy and civilization unless
the whole christian church at thU time
pushes vigorously forward with its high
ideals, education and leadership. In
closing his sermon last Sunday morning
Dr. Snyder said "The church for the
hour must be a church well
organized and moblized, and the cargo
that is to save a perishing world must
be speedily borne to the eni3 of
the earth in a flotilla of four "ships,"
leadership, scholarship, statesmanship,
and stewardship.
A Hays Boy Cited For Gallant Conduct.
Coxswain James Edwin Shutts of
Hays, together with his gun crew were
commended by the Secretary of the
Navy Danieb, for their conduct during
an engagement October 12th last, in
defeating an attack of a German sub
marine on the transport Amphion on
it3 return from France six hundred
miles off the coast of the United
States. A report of the attack at the
time showed that the sub had larger
and longer range guns than the Am
phion, yet the gun crew poured such
accurate fire into the submarine that
it was compeiiea to suDmerge. several
of the gun crew were wounded, two of
whom died of their wounds.
The parents of Jimmie, are the
possessors of the moscot of thi3 gun
crew, a little dog called "Gunner",
which was on the deck of the trans
port at the time of the attack, receiv
ing a slight wound from a piece of
shrapnel from the gun of the enemy.
Miss Agnes Stressler and Lewis Was
singer were married at Catharine,
Tuesday morning. A brother of the
groom who is a priest, came up from
Olathe, Kansas, and performed the
ceremony. A dance was given at the
Essex hall, Tuesday night, to the
friends of the bride and groom.
Raleigh Ransom, a former Hays boy,
who has been in the army the past two
years, was a passenger on the east
bound train, Friday evening.
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES
Capt. Rupert ha3 been patting the
High School boys through some strenu
ous military stunts every day this
week. The boys seem to like it and
are becoming quite military in appear
ance. The new drop curtain for the High
School stage was installed this week
and the students can now gaze upon
the classic and picturesque outline of
"Stratford on Avon."
Care's bunch of goal shooters went
down to Ellsworth Friday to get anoth
er scalp for their belt.
Miss Morgan's cooking class enter
tained their parents and faculty at din
ner Friday evening in the serving room
at the High School.
The girls chorus" under the leader
ship of Elma Creighton, is making fine
progress on the opperetta, "The Prin
cess Chrysanthemun".
The Seniors have ordered their clas3
pins and invitations.- - - - . - ....
At the regular teachers meeting
Wednesbay after school the topic was
"Arithmetic in the grades" Miss Mc
Mindes led the discussion presenting
some very illuminating material. The
teachers training class met with the
teachers to get the benefit of the dis
cussion. The typewriter borrowed from the
Normal was returned this week since
it was badly needed by the Normal.
This leaves' the High School class short
on practice facilities. We wish the in
dividual who "borrowed" a machine
from the typewriting room last fall
would return it.
Business Girls Enjoy Valentine Party.
The A. O. U. W. hall was a center
of merry making, music and laughter,
Monday evening. The occasion was a
Valentine party by the Business Girls'
Club of the Chamber of Commerce.
Miss Mary Callahan, Miss Violet
Halva and Miss Susie Mullen deserve
the credit for the excellent manage
ment of the affair.
Various contests were nad in verse
writing-, etc., 'and best of all a descrip
tion of the man of their choice brought
volumes of merriment. The musical
numbers furnished by Miss Kathleen
Logan with her violin, and Miss Faythe
Logan accompanying. Miss Mary
Kathrine Bird who is a real song bird,
rendered "The Sunshine of Your Smile"
very beautifully. These little ladies,
each an artist, give promise of wonder
ful accomplishments.
Numerous games and dancing were
enjoyed until a late hour. Hot choc
olate and wafers were served by the
hostesses.
The next evening of importance to
the Business Girls will be at the High
School Gymnasium. Mis3 Flanders will
give her time for. a course in Athletics.
The Business Girls should take ad
vantage of thi3 excellent opportunity
for healthful recreation. Every Busi
ness Girl should come out Tuesday
evening, whether you are a member of
the Club or not.
Film Stars Praise Colonial Theater.
One day this week manager Yost of
the Colonial had as his guests, D. W.
Griffith, Robert Herron and Lillian
Gish and her mother. These noted film
stars were here mainly because their
picture, "The Greatest Thing In Life'
was on at the Colonial and for the .fur
ther reason that they wanted to look
over Orange with a view of making
some pictures here in the future. In
fact -they made one picture while here,
taking W. B. Wright, the bootblack,
together with his stand.
These noted film stars were much
pleased to know that Orange had such
a fine theatre, and they were profuse
in their praises of the manner in which
manager Yost is conducting the same.
California Ex.
The manage Yost referred to in the
above 13 our former townsman, Ed
Yost.
Making the Nation's
Credit Liquid
Reservoir systems insure a steady water supply in
every city and large town. The faucet is of very little
value without the reservoir behind it.
The Federal Reserve Banking System is a simple and
practical means of making the nation's credit liquid at all
times.
As a member of that system, this bank is as inde
pendent of local conditions as it is humanly possible to
make it.
(Send for Booklet "How Does it Benefit Me?")
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Henry Erwin Montague.
We regret exceedingly to learn of
the death of Henry Erwin Montague,
infant son of Erwin J. and Henrietta
Montague. The body was shipped
from Washington, D. C, arriving
Tuesday evoning. The following day
service was held at the H. W. Oshant
home and interment was made in Mt.
Allen Cemetery.
Little Henry was born October 7,
1917, having thus only one year and
about four months of life to his credit,
but he developed rapidly and showed
qualities and characteristics which gave
promise of a most promising childhood,
youth and manhood. His lovable dis
position, spirituality and patience so
apparent in his suffering, endeared him
to all who knew him. We feel deep
sympathy for the parents in their loss.
In Plemorianv.
In loving memory of my dear son,
Charlie Frederick, who went to his
heavenly home four years ago, Feb. 22,
1915.
Oh, dearest, sweetest, Charlie, since
you have passed away,
It seems that it is not four years ago,
but only yesterday;
Whene'er I speak your loving name,
my eyes with tear3 are wet.
Oh Sonnv. how I loved you, and love
can not forget.
The Lord took vou from me it was
His holy will.
And left in my heart a vacancy which
no one can fill;
But in my saddest moments, one happy
thought hold3 sway,
We will meet again, dear Sonny, and
be happy some sweet day.
Your lonely mother,
Mrs. Maggfe Kurfes3.
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
take notice. The Rebekah Guild
will hold a box-social and entertainment
at the I. O. O. F. hall, Tuesday even
ing, February 25th.
Remember, all Odd Fellows and
wives and all Rebekahs and husbands
are invited. Ladies, don't forget to
baing your boxes-
We have three Overland automo
biles for sale, one new, two almost
new. We are in position to sell these
cars for $200.03 less than they are
worth, on a pre-war basis. ..Will sell
for cash or give time. Will take Lib
erty Bonds at par value. C. G. Coch
ran & Sons, Hays, Kansas.
Four yards Shirting, value up to
40c, for $1.00. J. M. Denning.
I- ITH
The uncertainty of the future holds no ter
rors for the individual who is financially pre
pared. Financial preparedness means having
money banked a reserve fund that can be
readily drawn upon to meet either emergency
or opportunity.
A saving account in this Institution is an in
surance fund for the future.
e r armers &tate saiuc
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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
HAYS, . KANSAS
Nancy Ann Carter.
Nancy Ann Frazer was born in Tenn
essee, March 3, 1S51. and departed this
life February 19,-1919, at 11:40 p.m..
at the age of 67 years, 11 months and
16 days.
She was united in marriage to John
Carter who with four sons, Tom of To
peka, Kansas; Will of Covington, Okla
homa; Henry of St. Joseph, Mo., tnd
Ed of Maude, Ok la., and one daughter,
Mrs. Belle McCauley of Lincoln, Nebr.,
remain to mourn her loss.
The funeral services will be held Sat
urday.
Public Opinion.
The war department service of the
United States in the recent world war.
was tne most memcient, heartless and
cruel that ever disgraced a civilized na
tion. Soldiers from France discharged at
Camp Funston, are given a two cent a
mile rate to their homes providing they
use it within twenty-four hours, instead
of free tranaportation to be used at
their individual pleasure as it should be.
The trouble with our brave fiehtinz
boys is that they are not classed with
the so-called conscientious objectors or
I. W. W. If that were the case they
would get $600. In money, free trans
portation and all the luxuries of life ac
companied with a hearty approving
slap on the back and an assurance of
official approval from the Secretary of
War. XXX -
For Sale.
Fumed oak china cabinet belonging
to Mis3 Agnew. For information
phone 303.
For Sale.
Imported Percheron stallion No. 62410
Harrnoniste. Also some good marei,
work horses and mules.
J. H. Gatewood,
Phone 1722, Hays, Kansas.
WE SAVE YOU MONEY
If you want to buy a Farm or City
property, see us. We can suit you in
location, Price and Terms. Miller
Bros., Hays, Kansas, Phone 47. Office
over First National Bank.
We can spare a few tons
alfalfa hay. C. G. Cochran
Hays, Kansas.
of good
& Sons,
SEED BARLEY Clean seed bar
ley, gemination guaranteed. F. W.
Kraus, 8 miles southwest of Hays.
Phone 606.
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