Fifth annual banquet at Western State Normal attended by faculty
The West tern Kansas State Normal held its fifth annual banquet in the Brunswick Annex on Monday evening. The event was private, with the board of regents present and the graduating class as guests of the faculty. Toasts covered praised history, future growth, leadership, and the value of a graduate program, with J S Bird praised as toastmaster.
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Westtern
Kansas State Normal
Brunswick Annex
Board of Regents
Frank Fields
W. 5. Picken
Picken
Rowlison
Western Normal
Boodine
State University
The
Normal
Kellogg
Hays
Emporia Normal
Ida Solomon
Miss Solomon
Bird
Hamlet Presented by State Normal Oratory Class
Last Friday evening the Hamlet play by the oratory class at State Normal drew a full gymnasium audience of over 400 spectators. The new scenery looked city-like and appropriate, receipts pleased management, and planners hope to stage another student performance in the new auditorium during the summer term for local viewing.
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Oratory
Essex Club Public Reception And Dance In New Club House
The Essex Club in this city plans a July 4 public reception and dance at the new club house to welcome Ellis County residents and friends. A banquet and dance for members and ladies will close the July 3 opening with Springer's orchestra from Salina performing for both events. The piece also notes a Baltimore report on a Methodist conference vote to replace presiding elder with district superintendent, by 322 to 210.
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Essex
Essex Club
Ellis County
Kansas
Springer
Orchestra
Salina
Baltimore
Methodist General Conference
the State University
J. H. Downing
Mr. Downing
Excelsior Sprinura
Jos. Clark
Sioux City
Charles A. Miller, Jr
Hays
St. John’s Military Academy
Mil. Ner
Bishop Griswold
D. D. Springer
District Court in Hays Hears Liquor Cases
District Court in session at Hays this week sees liquor charges dominate proceedings. Jake and Ambrose Stash were found not guilty by the jury. Alois Staab faces trial on the same charge as attendance remains light.
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Hays
Jake
Ambrose Stash
Alois Staab
Sixth annual commencement at Western Normal School shines
The Western Normal School held its sixth annual commencement in the new auditorium last Monday. Prof. J. E. Boodine substituted for J. W. Gleed, delivering a talk on The Value of an Education. H. B. Pearce led the class of 1903 in the valedictory as diplomas were awarded to 29 graduates. The event featured fine musical numbers and a new grand piano, with Dean Kaye delivering Sunday's Baccalaureate sermon.
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Western Normal School
J. W. Gleed
Topeka
New York City
J. E. Boodine
Kansas University
H. B. Pearce
L. B. Kellogg
Board of Regents
Dean Kaye
Decoration Day Observed in City and County Events
Decoration Day saw post office banks and stores close early while Odd Fellows and citizens honored graves with services. The Ellis County Sunday School Association met in Hays with A W Wilde Rev Brown and Rev Wiest leading devotion and discussions on The Teacher's Highest Aim and The Scholar's Responsibility. Wheat crop prospects grow with rains, requiring harvest hands at $2.50 daily, or $3.50 with a team and board. arrival before July 1 discouraged.
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Odd Fellows
Andrew Maska
Ellis County Sunday School Association
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hays
A. W. Wilde
Brown
Wiest
Smith
Dickinson
Swires
Westbrook
Light
Abbie Westbrook
Rev. Wiest
J. H. Engle
Frankenberger
E.R. Cole
Goodman
Warren
Ellis County
Death of George Bannister Sr in local community
George Bannister Sr died Tuesday night June 2 at his daughter's home. Aged 73, he came from Ohio in 1874 and was well known locally. He leaves five children. his wife died in March 1898. Funeral held at St. Joseph's church and burial occurred beside his wife. Many friends express sympathy as relatives gathered for the service.
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George Bannister
Isaac Zeigler
Ohio
St. Joseph's Church
Stubbs Speaks Here Friday in G A R Hall
W R Stubbs, Republican candidate for governor, will speak at the G A R Hall next Friday at 2 p m. The event invites all to hear the Kansas legislature’s prominent member. no admission charge.
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W. R. Stubbs
G. A. R. Hall
Stubbs
Kansas
Bids Sought for Cement Crossings in Hays City Kansas
Notice from Hays City Kansas calling for sealed bids for furnishing all materials and erecting cement crossings. Bids due noon June 10 1908 with plans on file at the city clerk. Bond required. Mayor and council may reject any and all bids. C A Haraneds City Clerk.
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Hays City
Kansas
C. A. HaRaneds
Institute Notes Highlight Witty School Gossip and Turns of Phrase
The report from the institute lampoons campus life with playful anecdotes about students teachers and visitors. Enrollment reaches seventy nine while misadventures with a frightened hearse and front seat antics color the week. Faculty shifts and staff named Humphries ValentinWeigle Ramsey join the reportorial team as current events copy spreads.
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Steve
Mr. Christiansen
Mr.Light
Georgia Ross
Ellis
Grabbe
Light
Peter Johnson
Ford
Miss Humphries
Valentine Weigle
Miss Ramsey
Taxes Due Second Installment Promptly Risk Penalty
The second tax installment is due by June 20 to avoid penalty. Local notices list payments and penalties, with community updates on public works, agriculture, and social events. The town records cover weather, construction, and civic happenings including school activities and neighborhood reports.
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Tion
Ness
Institute Notes
Institute
Basgall
Miss Horton
Geo. Johnson
Dolly Varden
Harx- Ness
Yost
Millard Kirkman
Olive Westbrook
W. K
Free Press Office
Mrs. Jordan
Miss Mary Ryan
Jackson County
Messick Bros
Fort Street
Childress
Chambers
S. J. Holman
Lawrence Cole
Alice
Silverton
Colorado
Rev. Bowen
Wm. Martin
Ruth Rippey
Chris Wise
Jus. Carter
McKee
Neva Bell
al Rost
Buckeye
George Bear
Collyer
Tony Jacobs
China Wise
Keagy House
M. R. Moore
Lookout Township
Anas McGuire
Kanopolis
Prin. W. 8S. Picken
Normal School
Emporia
Another Eglishman
John Mulvey
London
Jennie Martin
Assensor
R. C. Hall
Philip Jacobs
Louis Johnson
Will
Max Switzer
Fred Rea
E. A. Rea
Mildred Pestana
Russell
Laing—Hill
Paul Pfannestiel
J. P. Roth
Victoria
Herzog
Jacob Orth
Gorham
Spratt’s
McVey
Graham County
Henry Schechster
Minnesota
Brownlow Hopper
Cascades
Colo
I. M. Yost
C. A. Isaacson
Steinke
Dorrance
Altswager
Harry Grass
Western State Normal School
North Fork
Will Robinson
Lawrence
Our
A. S. Hall
S. Motz
Jasper
Toledo
John J. Desantas
Quinter
George Spener
Lela Bayer
Gross
T. M. Carney
Union Pacific Ry
Frank Etter
Milwaukie Railroad
Chicago
Denver
Bellman
Lafe Stout
Early
Roger
Ed Blender
Robert Morris
Goetz
West Buckeye
Louis Hiss
Great Bend
Herman
Justus Bissing
Italy
Rome
Russia
A. M. McKie
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