Big Creek township bond election up for July first
The Big Creek township bond issue of 15000 dollars for the Hays city to Great Bend road is called for Wednesday July 1. Wheatland township approved 15000 dollars by a near unanimous vote and will gain a depot and side track. Freedom township rejected the proposal 48 to 38 citing depot location doubts and awaiting further surveys before a positive decision. Farmers expect a Denver to Galveston through route and plan court action if necessary to secure right of way while hoping for a depot between Galatia and Manjor. McGuire is laying Leahey Treat sidewalk on east Normal avenue. The Methodist ladies held a sewing bee at the Parsonage. Instantaneous Blue Flame Oil Cook stove advertised by Geo. Philip & Son. Western Kansas State Normal School at Hays 1905-06 catalogue on sale listing 201 last year’s students, with illustrations and information.
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Big Creek
Hays
Great Bend Road
Wheatland Township
Freedom Township
Denver
Galveston
Galatia
Manjor
Geo. Philip, & Son
Western Kansas State Normal School
Concrete dam project praised by state architect
Masy visited the new concrete dam on the creek opposite Carrick ranche, proceeding from Sites farm on Munjor road to the dam and back via the Experiment station. The state Architect approved the job and ordered payment. The structure stands 10 feet high, 10 feet at the base, tapering to 2 feet wide at the top with a 6 inch notch, a 12 inch waste pipe seven feet down, and a water face 18 foot deep backing toward the old Fair grounds. McGuire and his boys completed a satisfactory job for the state.
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Masy
Carrick Ranche
Munjor Road
McGuire
Public Park Creek Drive Opens New Scenic Route
Weeds cut and trees cultivated along the creek side park create a pleasant drive. Normal Park west of the bridge is open offering another scenic route along high creek banks. Regents at the west end should open pasture fence and a 450 foot road by Ryan and Reeder would connect bridge, creek, and Nortoul school street area.
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Thowns Residence
Old Fort Crossing
Regents
Ryan
Reeder
Nor Toul
Carriage and Blacksmith Services and Hardware Store Ads
Opened again offering wagon carriage and blacksmith work plus tire setting as a specialty. South Fort Street Haye J Westbrook advertises screen doors and bed rock prices with call to action. C W Bell Hardware promotes the Ideal washing machine noted as simple and serviceable from Henry Wolf & Son's Hardware.
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South Fort Street
Haye
Westbrook
Kineaites
Henry Wolf & Son
Registered Hereford Bull For Sale In Hays
Four year old registered Hereford bull offered for sale by William Hollenbeck at his residence in Hays. Buyer may contact for details on availability and price.
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Hays
WM. Hollenbeck
Road closure plan prompts July decision by city commissioners
Residents petition to open a 60 foot road from the bridge to Ash street as a public utility while closing the current south Chestnut street route. Bussard seeks $500, viewers award $300. Regents oppose Chestnut closure. public park goals influence fencing and gate placement near the bridge. to be discussed at July meeting.
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R. B. Thomas Road
Bussard
Ash Street
Chestnut Street
Evergreen
Fort Or
Chestnut
Ash
Normal
Agri. College
Thomas
Wilson
Contest Notice of Homestead Claim in Colby Kansas
Department of the Interior announces a contest against Homestead entry No 24500 filed May 20 189, by George C Adams conteste. The affidavit by George H Dunham alleges abandonment for over six months before May 26 1904 and no military service causes. A public hearing is set for July 26 1906 before the Ellis County probate judge in Hays City and a final hearing August 3 1906 at Colby Land Office. Publication is required due to service difficulties.
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Offices
Colby
Kansas
George H. Dunham
George C Adams
Contessee
Army
U.S
Ellis County
Hays City
United State Land Office
Blair
Evans
For Rent Two offices above Ryan Clothing on Main Street
Two pleasant office rooms available over the Ryan Clothing Store on Main Street near the depot. Inquiries directed to WM. RYAN for details and leasing terms.
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Ryan Clothing
Depot
WM. Ryan
Holmquist Attorney at Law Opens Hays Office
C M Holmquist attorney at law based in Hays Kansas maintains an office above the First National Bank and can be reached by telephone number 180.
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C. M. Holmquist
Hays City
Kansas
1St National Bank
Washing machine bargain from Heary Wo for service use
A simple rin machine offered for sale by Heary Wo, aimed at service use. The ad emphasizes practicality over many features, urging buyers to choose uncomplicated equipment.
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Heary
Notice of final proof by Hi Bemis in Kansas claim
Notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office at Colby Kansas dated June 1906 announces Hi Bemis owner of a homestead in section 22 township and range, filing final proof to be sworn July 21 1906 before Ellis county probate judge. Witnesses are Lee M. Shelton Samuel Hadduck Robert W Bailin Thomas Eliott of Hays Kansas. Register A H Blair. Also an unrelated employment notice offers 75 dollars monthly to travel post signs advertise and leave samples from Royal Supply Co Chicago Illinois.
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Department of the Interior
Colby
Kansas
Ellis County
Ays
Sid Land
A Lee M. Shelton
Samuel Hadduck
Robert W. Bailin
Thomas Eliott
Hays
P. O
Kans
A. H. Blair
Register
Royal Supply Co
W. Atlas Block
Chicago
Ills
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Sanyo
TiOi
Sire Etter Bathup
Ituniscorts
Mead Cycle Company
Dept
Ill
Wottoo
Hen
Ieee
Derson
Wi ST
Kansas City
Museum OF Amatomy
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Union Pacific
A. W. Noble
Agt
EA Halons
Nasser
Canny Mall
Walle Lyon
Hays City & Great Northern
Leahey—Treat
East Normal Avenue
Madden
Henry Meyer
Weil
Ling
North Main Street
Wonder Cooks
Majestic Steel
Geo
Philip
J. H. Ward
5. C. Arnold
Harness & Saddles
Kas
Puoye
Catudal
A. W. Oshant
Irego County
Joseph Runyon
Bexsasny F. Barnett
THE
Nunclicit Press
West
Coulter Street
Philadelphia
Amanda Hildebrandt
John W. Maberly
Vogle & Co. Hays
C. Schwaller & Son
H. W. Oshant
Schiyer & Sons
Jones
WOOD
J. I. Case Thresher
John Schiyer , Sons
Hays City, Kansas
Citizen’s State Bank
Dseepemee Sn
Ottawa
Pioneer Implement CO
South Main Street
Bllis
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