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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
1
Weekly market bulletin lists prices paid for wheat and corn at Hays. Readership advised to track trends to maximize profits. Prices supplied by I. M. Yost Milling Co. Jan. 5 850 Corn 88 60, Oats 62 05e.
Aleppo Commandry No. 31 Knights Templar in this city held a banquet after initiating ten new members: W. W. Gibson and W. N. Larabee of Wakeeney, E. E. Bevan and Frank R. Eaton of Grinnell, Wm. E. Vose, D. L. Ogle, L. A. Hamilton, Barry Brongermar, and Edward L. Kinney of Ellis, and W. H. Kniskern of Hays. Banquet was served by George King and Willard Myers. The chapter invites Wakeeney Masons and Eastern Star to a future large banquet.
Cc W Lamer plans a visit next Wednesday February 5 to purchase horses mares and mules at the best market price. At the annual M E Church business meeting last Saturday trustees elected and sworn in are Wm Harrison F W Kraus A D Goethius Jerry Fellers D Ex Barnes Ed Kraus and Sanford Sites.
A Salina Journal clipping reports St. Clair Matthews of this city near death by his own hand and notes his relapse into morphine seeking money for another attempt at a cure. It recalls his past illness and brief ministerial work in Hays City, describing him as especially bright but still unable to break the habit.
The direct primary measure cleared both chambers by large majorities this week and the upcoming special session is expected to adjourn at noon today.
John Schlyer and Sons offers Buggies and Road Wagons at 28 to 75 dollars with a two week closeout. Two carloads remain to be sold. Neighbors threw a surprise party for Dietrich Belman on his 66th birthday with music refreshments and gifts.
Mrs. Victor Holm died at her home on January 23 after a brief illness. Born November 21, 1881 in the city she married Victor Holm in June 1906. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church with Rev. Wiest officiating. She leaves a husband and extended Wolfe family. relatives gathered from Seattle and Los Angeles for the funeral.
Mrs Victor Holm died at Hays after a month long illness. formerly Miss Jessie Wolfe, she visited Russell often and left many friends distressed by her passing. Relatives neighbors and friends thank all for kindnesses shown during her sickness and bereavement and for flowers and sympathy from her many friends. Mr and Mrs J D Woure and family join in the thanks.
A practical look from Inland Printer on integrity in commerce. It warns that dishonest dollars corrode self respect and contentment, urges restraint, keen observation, and thoughtful speech. It stresses friction as the destroyer of systems and advocates learning compelling reasons customers should buy.
An exaggerated English visitor in the Broadway Hotel lobby drew attention and backing from humorist Simon Ford. The man claimed high titles, stating he was Sir James B., Knight of the Garter and other orders, while introducing himself as Michael Murphy with a boastful, shifting tale across nights.
Be Winer invites worshippers to Sunday School at 10 00 am Public Worship at 11 00 am with the theme Good Appetite and its Satisfaction A catechetical class at 5 00 pm C E Society prayer meeting at 6 30 pm The Real Heart of Christian Endeavor and Consecration meeting at 7 30 pm Public Worship Wednesday 7 0 pm prayer meeting All are welcome to participate in all events
The article notes a desire for a student paper at Western Normal, mentioning the school’s size and interest of current students and alumni. It reports Prof Picken ill and a YWCA program on Women of the Bible, plus seniors studying Hamlet with Prof Matthew preparing for spring play in the new auditorium. It also lists several students and staff connected to campus events and visits.
High School notes record illness limiting class hearing by Prof Light and Miss Hopkins reading Bob Son of Battle. Leonard Wolfe, former student, visited Tuesday. Physics class enjoys Vacuum Theory while basketball enthusiasm grows. Two students tried to raise the flag on Kansas Day but were locked out. They vow to display the flag on Washington and Lincoln birthdays. Gassmans Shoe Shop advertises repairs while you wait.
Social diary records a 6 30 dinner in honor of H B Kohl and wife with Mrs May Markey Elizabeth Troth and Mrs Wilhelmina Gehrer assisting. Guests include Stainer Philip Behan Gartland Chittenden Hamier Ward Dr Snyder Catudal Rea Hall Opertore Penney Zeigler Fields Wann N A Voss and others. Also notes Saturday Afternoon Club meeting February 1 with program details. East ern Star Wakeeney visits Hays chapter next Monday. Miss Knollenberg Quincy is guest on Quality Hill. Mr Cox birthday dinner hosted by G M Cox with Philip Griffith Hall. Presbyterial Ladies Aid to quilt lunch Friday. A leap year ball planned in Hays for the boys to get even.
The Rev. A. Goodman begins his pastorate on Sunday February 2 with Sunday School at 4:00 p.m. Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. BYFG at 6:20 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. All are invited to attend.
Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 10 00 a m preaching at 11 00 a m C E service at 630 p m topic The Real Heart of Christian Endeavor Consecration Leader C A Shively evening subject Types of Liars Their Ancestry and Their Destiny Salina horse buyer C W Lamer will visit next Wednesday to purchase horses mares and mules
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