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Newspaper

The Hays Free Press

Location

Hays, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1917

Page

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Wheat land in Sheridan county Kansas for sale

A square section of fine wheat land in Sheridan county Kansas sits 8 miles south of Hoxie and 10 miles north of Grainfield with 15 acres rough. 200 acres in wheat, 12,800 dollars cash with 3,200 down and balance in ten annual payments at 6 percent. Key Land Company Hays Kansas. Also social notes and local notices follow including ads and a wedding announcement for Miss Minnie Helm and Ralph Hilton.

Sheridan County Kansas Hoxie Key Land Company Stainer Bldg Hays Minnie Helm The Normal Langley Ralph Hilton Washington, D. C Pansy Roberts LaCrosse Ada Law Freda Helm the Normal Hilton Hays Society

Campaign Opens for Biggest Paper Gift Giveaway in Kansas

A triple newspaper campaign in Ellis County announces a gigantic prize drive by the Hays Free Press Farm ers Mail and Breeze and Topeka Daily Capital. The offer includes a Studebaker touring car plus cash and numerous prizes to boost circulation with no losers. Readers can vote via coupons or secure subscriptions to win, with early entries urged and the manager J. G. Disher ready to explain details.

Hays Free Press Topeka Daily Capital Farmers Mail & Breeze Farmer’s Mail and Breeze Topeka Daily Capital Ellis County Kansas Mail and Breeze The Cappers Weekly

Local Hays Notes and Early 1917 Updates

A roundup of residents in Hays and nearby areas with travels to Salina Ellis and WaKeeney. Health updates include recoveries from illness and hospital stays for Hazel Rea and Mrs Frank. Local transport items note a Reo car purchase, a Ford touring car, and a fenced accident near the Free Press office. Community notices mention the Beno Club, Lutheran Aid Society meeting, and Knights of Columbus banquet.

Thomas Earns Praise In Quotation-Filled Toast

A brief tribute praising Thomas for his dedication and achievement as a confident, determined individual who is described as truly “hooked up” for success in every life endeavor.

Thomas

Obituary notice for Phoebe E Sutton in Mount Allen Cemetery

Phoebe Elizabeth Sutton died at her home January 19 at age 86 years 1 month 11 days after a brief illness. Born Elizabeth Catlett near Hodgenville Kentucky December 11 1830 she lived a pioneer life in Nebraska and Kansas. She leaves five daughters fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren and was mourned by family including R A Huntley L N Rice Frank Stout M G Kirkman and Annabel Sutton. Funeral January 20 at ten o'clock conducted by Rev. Gerrit Snyder at the home, buried beside her husband in Mount Allen cemetery. She was known for her active generosity and devotion to family.

Phoebe Elizabeth Sutton Ae Elizabeth Catlett Hodgensville Larne Rees Pawnee County Nebraska Ellis County Saline Hays Sutton R. A. Huntley Pawnee City L. N. Rice Sterling Colorado Frank Stout M. G. Kirkman Annabel Sutton Gerrit Snyder Presbyterian Church Mount Allen Cemetery

Burdens of a Thirty Year Debt in Hays City Rail Plans

In urging careful vote on rail expansion, the author warns against hurried decisions that burden future generations. He envisions two railroads at Hays City, potentially transforming it into a regional hub with shops, HQs, education, and a 10,000 population, if both roads arrive. He cautions against missteps that could ruin the town for two decades, urging prudent consideration of costs and benefits before next Tuesday. He notes the Anthony & Northern line’s strategic role and calls the community to weigh competitive freight, passenger gains, and overall impact on heirs and assigns.

Hays City Kansas Colorado Nebraska Topeka Dreas Anthony & Northern Ailroad Hays Western

Haynes automobile dazzles at local gathering in Hays

A lively report from Hays details a tour in a new Haynes automobile by CA. Miller’s dealership, praising its modern features and smooth ride. Local residents, including J. L. Riedel of Victoris and visitors Harvey Fellers and A. Wil Fellers, attended. The piece notes ongoing events at the Methodist church week long “Win-my-chum week” with programs led by Minnie Peppiatt and Mrs Floyd Lee, concluding Sunday night.

F. W. Kraus Eldon Kansas City Kraus CA. Miller Haynes Haynes Company J. L. Riedell Victoris Minnie Peppiatt Floyd Lee

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Alfred A. Meyer Mrs. Vernon Clark Bartholomew Prof. Bear E. J. Caldwell Darrell Robinson Logan Robinson Iva Morgan J. T. Morrison Citizens Bank Hays, Kansas J. M. Schaefer Loan and Insurance Co Ellis Co Studebaker Free Press Office Hays Freee J. G. Disher A. D. Goetehius Salina A. B. Gladhart Ellis Dr. Clover Reo Automobile McVey Hill City Ed Blender Rev. Wiest D. D. Montgomery W. H. Obley Lutheran Aid Society Walter Steadman A. D. Gilkeson WaKeeney Gay Tillotson Mra Wm. Bellman Wagner Russell Hazel Rea Simon Frank St. Anthony's Hospital Joe Frank Hays Hospital Ernestine Fields Bell Rice Denver J. Pulec the Saline J. G. Perigo Phoebe Sutton Perigo Anna Joy Doyle Miller Louis Miller Watkins Medicine Will Philip Ness City Alex Philip James Behan J. A. Catudil Josephine Plainville Knights of Columbus N. P Glen Tillotson Jack Middlekauff Mike Jacobs Gay Joe G. Jacobs North Hays Joe Thomas Monroe Wm. Richmond Marble and Monument Works Monroe the New Railroad Sean First National Bank Harvey Fellers A. Wil Fellers Henry Michael HH. Pierce Orom Drs. Haas and Hemm Lnst Sateen Sas Kangenes A. A. Nickles John P. Ogrady Jacob Brull John S. Sack Francis B. O'Grady Farmers State Bank
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