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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
3
A crowd gathers for a chaotic outdoor auction led by Byron Williams. Bids rise and fall as bidders heckle and joke, with one bidder named Mr. Gil Kent appearing. The scene includes shouted bids, rough humor, and a lively street auction atmosphere amid stores on the park outskirts.
William Wells of Hill City Kansas formally announces his Republican candidacy for the 29th Senatorial District. He warns voters that a candidate must “take the people into his confidence” and pledges to stand on his prior record, supporting measures for a square deal, anti corruption, and railroad policy while promising open, fair dealing if nominated and elected. He aims to meet voters before August 4, urging support for progressive reforms and Roosevelt era governance.
Topeka May 29 A man not yet 21 on August 4 but of legal age before November’s election may vote in the primaries. Fred S Jackson Kansas attorney general rules also that a voter must be a state resident for the full six months preceding the primary. those who will have six months by the general election cannot vote in the primary.
A midnight telephone message warned of an 18 feet creek rise, but it should read eighteen inches. The marshal warned residents in the south part of town and many prepared to move. No damage occurred. The city has not seen floods in thirty years unless a west dam bursts.
In a cramped domestic scene John Poucher sinks into his chair exhausted after a hard day. His wife Mrs. Poucher urges him to rest and takes on the cleaning while he, fading, clings to care and hints at needing help, piecing together a fragile vitality as spring housecleaning continues.
Help wanted at Hays Laundry next week. Suits to clean and press. First class work and right prices. Phone 62.
Joseph Zimmerman files contest against Homestead entry 18118 dated March 20 1905 for land in range 20 west. George H Lubbens is accused of abandoning the claim for over six months. Hearing set for June 9 1908 in Ellis County Kansas, final hearing June 18 1908 at Colby Kansas Land Office. Publication ordered due to service difficulties.
A concise notice reports a drink service at Harkness' keg where root beer was sourced. The item notes the beverage choice and venue, with emphasis on local tavern offerings.
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