13 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
1
Local notes report a Monday masonic gathering with Elle gentlemen present. Vendors and tradesmen advertise services and goods at a pump shop and galvanized pipe yard. Church events include a Baptist Chicken Pie Dinner on Thursday January 18. New telephone cards are being printed and names are being added to a list.
Miron Dorke, formerly of Hays and husband to a Lescore girl, visited this week and connected with old friends while plans unfold for his family in Paola and at a national marble firm. Plainville celebrates a new Christian church dedicated last Sunday, seating 650 and drawing large crowds, marking growth in the community amid praise for its beauty and prospects.
Over the phone comes the sad news of the sudden death Thursday morning of the baby of Chas. Vowel of West Smokey Valley. We must record the deaths of Mrs. John Quint Mrs. Andrew Bil linger and Mrs. Shoenfeldt, all on West Normal Avenue. The little and only child of Judd Wood died Friday night from a bad cold. Little James L was 2 years 8 months old and a great pet. Iwas held from the home y Rev. Holt conducted services. Mr. and Mrs. request that we return' their Last Friday Mr. W. S. Picken was called to the bedside of his father, Mr. Robert Picken, who died Saturday morning at the age BETS. The funeral was held in Kansas City Sunday. The students and faculty of the Ft branch of the State Normal sent a magnolia wreath as a final testimonial.
Brown Leghorn flock offered for sale at 50 cents each or 500 per dozen. Grand opportunity for fine poultry. Address Hays Kansas.
A bustling local page notes Cox at his Elevator Hay and an advertisement by John Schlyer & Sons aimed at farmers. Mentions Madden's Elevator, Miss Retta Freese visiting Pennsylvania, job printing, shoe repairs, sale of an old home, gymnasium work, dairy notes, church services, and community notices including a blizzard, tax talk, and local births.
An advertisement proclaims comprehensive clothes cleaning with guaranteed satisfaction at The Hays Laundry. It also notes Kansas recently felt an earthquake and a second tremor on Monday disrupted printers briefly, but newspapers were published as usual.
Rent notices offer cheap residencies across the city. Also advertised is the Ideal washing machine by the Kincaites, praised as serviceable and simple. See Henry Wolf & Son's hardware for the machine display and rental options.
Carter and Smith announce a new store on South Main Street opposite the depot selling twenty or hand furniture and a wide range of household goods at very low prices. Come see the goods and low prices.
Gov Hoch reappoints Notary Public Harry Freese for a three year term extending his service to 25 years of notarization. For legal papers to acknowledge before a notary call at the Preaw alice. favorable charges and ready assistance for leases contracts and related documents.
Henry Sammelson at the Stone barn in Ellis seeks to buy 500 tons of good hay and will pay the highest market price. Also a house for rent on the outskirt with an acre, good outbuildings and water, only $5 a month. See FREESE.
W Bell's Hardware advertises a fine line of heating stoves for winter, plus cook stoves and ranges. They offer stove upkeep, repairs, and installation services and note sewing machines and other new items in stock for customers.
Ebmye and Nia Ong Eataa push for securing farm security money at the lowest rate. The proposal aims to boost rural protection through affordable funding and streamlined access for farmers facing security challenges.
Freight shippers of Kansas held a convention on freight rates with Ed Madden and Berry of Jewell on the Executive committee for the 6th district under a promise not to form further combines with Roenfeldt against Yost.
Near year end the Baptist church audited accounts and needs about 150 to finish debt free. An outside friend will give 50 if the balance is raised inside a month. Members and ladies plan a Chicken pie dinner at the church next Thursday the 18th to boost contributions. Public support urged for a 25 cent meal that provides value and aids a worthy cause.
House to rent a seven room cottage newly papered and painted with front porch. One acre garden or yard, suitable for two families or several boarders. Five minutes walk from town, asking $8 per month. Free parking or storage may be included. Suitable for families or boarding.
Advertises positions for 10 men per state to sample goods with a salary of 75 dollars monthly plus expenses. Mentions Atlas Brick Chicago Illinois and offers farm security loans with installment repayment and money available when papers are signed.
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