McPherson College Baseball Edged by Normal in Midsummer Tilt
McPherson College lost to Normal 11 to 4 after a slow start. Bear pitched six strikeouts for Normal, Deardorf struggled for McPherson amid multiple errors. Attendance was poor and the team faces an uphill financially when the series continues with games against Brookville and Pfeifer scheduled next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson College
McPherson
Bear
Desidorf
Déardorf
Deardorf
Rice
Withers
Johns
Hoffman
Clyde Rice
C. M. Wann
Athletic Association
Salina
Wesleyan
St. John’s
The
Agricultural College
Manhattan
Normal
Brookville
Pfeifer
Thurauay
Notice to Clean Alleys and Remove Hogs in Hays
Public health notice requires all city alleys within Hays to be cleared of manure trash ashes and rubbish by property occupants and owners. All swine must be removed by May 10 1908. Compliance improves sanitation and avoids trouble. issued by County Health Officer J A Catupat and City Marshall Cares Rupr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Coutha
J. A. Catupat
Cares
Rupr
Extend Water Works Vote Bond Plan For City
Robert B. Orr of the Engineering Co Kansas City visited with the mayor and councilmen to draft plans for an electric oil and gasoline powered water system with extended mains. The proposal will be put to voters to approve bonds to enlarge the plant and improve fire protection. The present water supply is inadequate and residents urged to back the bond measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Orr
the Engineering Co
Kansas City
Hays
Red Hammer train to Chicago promises luxury cars
Kansas City Star notes the Chicago and Alton Railway will run a luxury car train between Kansas City and Chicago called the Red Hammer. Pullman dining and chair cars glow with electricity, the exterior in red and gold. Journeys depart KC at 6 PM, arrive Chicago next morning for breakfast, with special chair car excursions to the National Republican in Chicago in June and National Democratic in Denver in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Kansas City Star
Chicago & Alton Railway
Kansas City
Chicago
Pullman
L. D. Cooper
Chicago & Alton
T. M. Carney
Kansas
Union Pacific Railway
Hays
Chisago
Denver
K. C
Alton
Colorado Springs
Harry Freese
Local News Briefs From Town Activities and Changes
Frank Motz now clerking in a $30 post office term ends soon. Lincoln Ward fills in at Citizens' State Bank during cashier absence. Mrs Haveman plans linen shower for Miss Clara Magrane in Chicago. Wheat spared by freeze though fruit damaged. Local ball game draws Ellis visitors. Social dance at G A R Hall with Politka's orchestra. Swan Compton recovering after abscess surgery in Kansas City. Idaho edition shows Havemanns’ success since moving west. Various residents move houses and join groups. May events include cake sale and chicken pie dinner. Catholic school roof rising. State Normal Regent Altswager praises crop prospects. Presbyterian C E Society and church events scheduled with times and locations.
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Gus Haveman
Clara Magrane
Chicago
Frank Philips
G. W. Murden
Dr. Blake
Ellis
McPherson
Regent Altswager
State Normal
Windmills, dinners, and town notes mixed in Ellis column
Local list of happenings includes windmill construction on W. T. Cox's East side property, a May 4 pension voucher day for veterans, new sidewalks for Peter P. Smith, farming and fruit tree updates, a chimney collapse on Perry Avenue, and visitors from England. Other items note brick sidewalk work, house rentals, grain buying trips, phonograph records, charity ice cream, lodge anniversary, and staff changes at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Goodman
England
Karl Leiker
Peter P. Smith
South Oak Street
Training in the School for Agricultural Knowledge
The Maxwell's Talisman asserts agriculture is a true science using geology and chemistry to elevate farming. It calls for agricultural high schools and university programs, home garden instruction, and public schools to teach plant culture while guiding parents. Our State Normal already has a Professor of this branch.
Saturday Afternoon Club Meets in Hays with Mrs Annie Philip
The Saturday Afternoon Club of Hays will meet with Mrs Annie Philip on Saturday May 9. The program includes Auld Lang Syne Ian McLearen, Roll Call, Reading of Minutes, Book Talk, and seating by Mrs George Philip.
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Hays
Annie Philip
Ellisone Hosts Three Games With Brookville Dall Team
The Ellisone ball club schedules three games against the Brookville Dall team this Saturday and Sunday. Percy A. Bell, formerly with Brookville, will join Ellis Saturday night to pitch one game for the visitors.
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Spratt’s
Ellis
Brookville Dall
Percy A. Bell
Brookville
Eye and Ear Doctor to Visit Brunswick Hotel Monday May 18
Dr. M. Jay Brown, eye and ear specialist from Salina, will lecture at the Brunswick Hotel on Monday May 18. He is noted as an eye and ear pedalist and will discuss related medical topics and treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jay Brown
Salina
Brunswick Hotel
Presbyterian Church Notes Service Schedule
The Presbyterian Church led by Pastor W B Brown invites all to attend Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. C E Service at 7:00 p.m. Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. All services are open to everyone.
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Epworth
C. E. Society
Local Church Schedules and Community Notes
Methodist Lutheran and Baptist church services listed with times. Evangelical events include Epworth League and C E Society. Civic notices mention Yocemento cement plant opening and an ice cream social. Normal and college items note a 500 commencement invitation order and a 30 member graduating class. Souvenir ads offer 15 cents each or 2 for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Brookville
Yocemento
Lutheran Christian Endeavor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Motz
Fred Miller
Alex Meier
Danford
Wakeeney
Chas. Miller, Jr
Lincoln Ward
Citizens’ State Bank
G.A. R. Hall
Politka
Swan Compton
Salmon City
Idaho
Frank
Fred Havemann
Mr. Smith
Roscoe Baumer
Hillis
Tailor McKie
North Chestnut Street
Henry Higgins
Maccabees Lodge
Mrs. Wheatcroft
Lane County
Nicholas Schlyer
Jacob Brull
Frank J. Lowther
North Yakima
Washington
Mr. Wolfe
Cole-Wassinger
McKie
Presbyterian C. E. Society
Nickle’s
New Catholic
Welch
Caharkness Ee
Donald Spratt
Texas
W. T. Cox
Cowan
East Juniata Street
Henry Schultz
Quality Hill
Ryan
Perry Avenue
Joseph Cerni
Pleasant Hill Township
Smokey River
Harry Grass
LaCrosse
George
Harvey Reemsnyder
Jake Bruel
Hugh Braly
I. M. Yost
Martin Stehley
Martin
Braly
George Wilson
Grinnell
Brettle
Ellis Headlight
Hayson
Maggie Cave
Rev. Smith
H. C. Freese
Nick Gassman
St. Mary’s
Dickinson Place
Odd Fellows Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Brown
Griffith
State University
Agricultural Colleges
J. F. Jordan
A. M. McKie
the Hays Tailor
First Natl. Bank
County Institute
East Normal Avenue
Methodist Church
A. N. Smrrn
Lutheran Church
C. F. Wiest
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