Local Happenings Mention Showers and June Harvest Vibes
Local notes report showers through the weekend and near harvest time as wheat crops look fair. Miss Bessie Leahy visits Ellis, and Hill Wilson attends Decoration Day events with veterans. Invitations announce Selah Eastman Sparks’ wedding near Denver, while Miss Alice Freese finishes school term and joins the summer Normal. The Hays Band entertains visitors and Indian Day crowds swell attendance for a ball game and Normal activities. Excursion to Denver advertised. Friday June 16 round trip flagstones, two days valid. Local services note repair shops and stockyards offer calm work, with transportation aiding crowds arriving for events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selah Eastman
Denver
Alice Freese
Wakeeme
State Normal
Hays
Hail Insurance and Local Improvements Highlight June News
Local resident Mr Brown of Graham Co advances city progress by laying a brick sidewalk and connecting water lines. The town celebrates Decoration Day with extensive reading material, speech, and war news. Reports note Voss's lawn, a Ladies club year end program, and multiple street upgrades. Occasional real estate, farming moves, and community events fill the town’s quiet June schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Graham Co
Bussard
Juniata Street
Patterns at MAY MANTON'S BAZAAR GLOVE FITTING PATTERNS
Ten cent patterns offered at 10 cents each while regular prices range from 25 to 35 cents. Each envelope lists material quantities for various widths along with full assembly directions and an illustration of the finished item. Enlisted for ease at Zeigler's store. Fix bicycles at BELL'S Ware Store for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MAY Manton's Bazaar
Zeigler S
Pigs for Sale Near Hays at Buckeye Farm
Seller offers excellent young pigs for sale at a Buckeye farm seven miles northwest of Hays or at the Hays post office addressed to ROYER. This informal ad notes available livestock and location for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye
Hays
P.O. Royer
City Dog Tax Due in 10 Days, Tags at Clerk and Dr Kohl
The 1905 dog tax requires $1 for male dogs and $2 for female dogs, payable within 10 days. Tags can be obtained at the City Clerk's office and Dr Kohl's. untagged dogs will be seized as mandated by ordinance. Marshal Jessi Lennart.
Poll tax due in Hays 1905 city notice
City wide poll tax for 1905 due now and must be settled promptly. Street Commissioner Jesse Lexnarr directs payment or work completion to proceed immediately. Ellis County Board of Equalization to convene June 1 1905 at county clerk's office to hear grievances on assessments and valuations. P Dinges County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Jesse Lexnarr
Board of Equalization
Board of County Commissioners
Ellis County
Kansas
Sth
P. Dinges
New Books At J H Spratt And Co Store
New lot of the best books just received at J H Spratt and Co. Store. The selection includes current popular titles across genres. Customers are invited to browse and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Spratt & Co
Naval Battle Report Claims Russian Fleet Destroyed
Early extra sheet reports a great naval engagement where the Russian fleet is said to be destroyed except for two small boats. The Japanese reportedly sank most Russian ships and saved crews while the Russian admiral was wounded and captured.
Indian Day Parade Brightens Hays Town Celebrations
A bustling day in Hays featured crowds arriving by morning and noon trains, a welcoming band, and visits to the Western Kansas State Normal School. Attendees enjoyed games, a dance, and a safe, festive atmosphere with no accidents, hoping for a July 4th reprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Normal Avenue
Fig Stone
Kansas State Normal School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bessie Leahy
Hill Wilson
Waltera
Wilson
Speaker
Priday
Ansrange
Mae Farley
Kor
Yost
R.A
Creek
Foot-Bricle
Grove
W E Saum
Lutheran Society
D. Bellmann’s
Riley
Millers
Bices
Marshal Linhart
Hail Insurance
J. H. Ward
AGT
Shakespeare
Charlie Fox
Walker
Carters
Smokey
Steiner
St Marys
College
Rowlison Normal School Club
McGuire
Brown's
Juniata
Lever & Smiths
East Normal Avenue
Citizens State Bank
Henry Hof and Sons
Victoria
Henry Wolf & 'S
Adicat
W.J Madden
Joseph
Missouri
Prof. Bissing
Abilene
Dr. Freeland
Beatty
East Juniata St
Petrea Madsen & Husband
Henry Wolfe & Son
Kineaites
G M Cox
Manjor
Haskell Institute
Henry Wolf & Son
Cox
Peacock
Harvey Pensey
al Robinson
W. J. Madden
Odd Fellows Lodge
Our City
J. Lenhart
Noble Grand
Judd Bell
James Carter
Schwailer
Fred Miller
LG Bell
Alt. Se
George Drake
Chestnut Street
Brenswick Hotel
Bell's Ware Store
Zeigler’s
Depot
Remember
Sime
Vos Vostey
S. W. Decker
Hays City
the City Bakery
J. B. Cave
Prop
Cox’s Flour and Feed Store
C. W. Bell
J. H. Spratt&Co. Druggists &Apothecaries
North Main Street
the “Press
G. Schwaller & Sow
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