24 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
1
Frank Pattee notes editor changes at Natoma Ayurer and reports visiting Mrs George Thompson and Alice Gale of Salina. Local updates mention new babies at Pickering and Lester homes, Wakeeney world cotton, a Hereford bull sold in Kansas City, and farmers urged to visit Armani residence before shipment.
Theid Scooters Association met last Suticds with few present and adjourned to Saturday January 31 at 2 pm in the Court House. Every member is requested to attend as officers are to be elected for the ensuing year and to discuss arrangements for the annual. Cole, Pres. Roblens, secretary.
J H Wood Livestock Commission Co offers high market prices for pigs and hogs. Call or send word to arrange purchase. located opposite Yeot aul bays.
The Literary Association announces an Evening with Belle with performances by Timm McNewh and a dignified caterer’s set. The event promises entertainment and audience value with a planned prompt start and a lively promenade style.
Last Friday evening Mrs. Prof Picken hosted a lovely reception enjoyed by all as she demonstrated her skill in making guests welcome with pleasant refreshments. A two roomed building is available for cheap rent starting January 24. Free that offering expands town telephone service, removing the toll line to Replogle's and to townspeople seeking calls.
A Kansas town discusses a bill by Mr Sehlver that would move the Normal school site to land near the Ft Hays reservation, affecting the Reeder and Adkins sites. Citizens plan a Saturday public meeting at City Hall to urge withdrawal or to insist the building stay on section 5 as originally intended.
The article notes the first term of court with Jas it Reeder on the bench and Pete Smith as clerk with Fred Miller as master of ceremonies. A small docket is set for Tuesday February 8, inviting numerous jurymen to attended and partake in pie, naming many local residents. It also mentions a reception for Fred Krueger and a California arrival at the depot, plus a band trip to GAR encampment and a crowded hall showing crypto views of California to a large audience.
Evangelical Temperance gatherings conduct by Rev A D Wilcox and wife under WoSTU auspices begin Sunday evening at the Methodist church with free admission and a small fuel and light fee on Friday evening. All invited to attend.
Local items report cattle shipments to Kansas City and a host of community happenings. Milestones include a baby boy for Millard Karkman and two prize ducks for Mies Krueger of Freedom. Miss Ida Shaffer to teach gymnastics at State Normal Fort. Roy Miller nearly drowns but is saved. Baking Will seed offered through grocers. Mrs Frank Knight and baby return from Kansas City trip. Presbyterian services and church notices slated. Social events include a ladies' gathering, prize wins, library entertainment tickets, and a revival by Mrs Vance. Dave Taylor sells Livery stable outfit. snow covers ground Friday. Ping Pong Club hosts a dance. Grace Goodall leaves for Salina. plans for stenography course noted. Co Atty Shults and court office moves planned with room improvements.
Coal and coal products offered by Isaac Zeizler at Jobo Hall with cattle shipments to KC. Hiram Addison buys town laundry and assumes control. Rieman returns to Jewell county. Architect Bussard completes Lutheran church plans. new stone building to replace burned structure. Miller Bros. ship seven double deck cars of sheep to eastern market and plan more in spring. Denklo and Storm families, mutual admiration, live near Ellis.
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