10 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
1
Kenesaw M Landis emerges in Chicago federal court as a pivotal figure in baseball governance. The proceedings center on his authority and influence over league affairs while addressing antitrust and organizational questions.
Thomas Gartland sold the Windsor Hotel on Monday to Simon Frank Sons for 1000 dollars excluding the store building to the south. Mr Frank and his sons expect to be serving regular meals by Saturday.
Society writer notes last night’s fire at Mr and Mrs Blank’s Thirteenth Street home drew many on foot and by carriage after church hours. Firemen, largely young, battled seething flames as onlookers watched a vivid scene. Mrs Blank wore a white nereale kimono and hair in kid curlers. A unicorn-like chief hat and spread of color from the flames left a lasting impression.
Joseph Hyan, currently in Chicago, leaves Kellogg Casines Co to join Meyercord Transfer Co. He plans to continue university studies this fall while pursuing new work opportunities.
A curious exchange between two businessmen notes that posters and press notices remain the main path to theatergoers. The netor manager insists announcements must appear in newspapers, while a soap millionaire praises newspapers as the sole effective advertising channel.
George Philip Jr. declares his half-married status as a social curiosity among locals. Harry Froese secured a homestead for Elwood Mendenhall in Latine valley. Jacob Kippes moved three loads of lumber for a new granary. Prof J H Miller visited the Farmer's Institute station. Grace Hall and Andrew Disch received final receipts on homesteads. Mayme Mulroy returned from Zurich to Palmburg. Ells Congregational church cornerstone laid, cost $15,000, donated by the Junior Endeavor Society.
Local residents and visitors populate a busy Hays page with social calls, hotel stays, and professional movements. Notable names include C D Ridgeway, Clarence Heys, Miss Kitty Fox, Mrs. L Judd, and Prof A M Frederickton, with varied pursuits from banking to education. A public sale, an obituary, a wedding, and property updates add to a snapshot of community life and small-town commerce.
A cottage of six rooms with a walled cellar and two lots 100 by 125 feet are offered along with abundant fruit trees and good water. Prices are reasonable. Apply to Mrs Cavender on Sheridan Avenue or at this office. Also listings include barn paint by Henry Weir & Son and a red polled bull sold by Louis Kraus of Hays Kansas. A farm job listing seeks an experienced man or couple, Mrs Joan Buelow, six miles east three north of Catharine Walker Kansas.
Public sale begins at 10 o clock A M at my farm four miles east of Hopewell schoolhouse and four miles northwest of Catherine The listing includes wagons buggies spring wagon gang plow wheat drill header mower and rake harness household goods tools and numerous other items.
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