Millionaire Jabez Holtite’s Charity Gambit At Madison Square Garden
Jabez Holtite, a notorious spendthrift, schemes to reveal a genuine philanthropic side by staging mass public gifts. A reporter persuades him to fund institutions and hold hourly $2,000 giveaways at Madison Square Garden, drawing crowds and media attention. The plan backfires as gate receipts soar and Holtite’s charity act becomes a spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaboa
Jam
Germany
Jabez Holtite
Jabex
Madison Square Garden
Jabez
Madison Square
Serighi
James Part
Local Happenings and Advertisements Courthouse Notes
Local Dribblings reports shop activities and prices including a root beer keg, 25¢ per 100 sheets typewriter paper, and O P Campbell opening a Hays City pop factory. Wheat price rises bring loads. Mrs. Pearl Davis Johnson proves up on Saline valley homestead. Will Kraus installs a lawn swing for summer. court adjourns with Judge Rippetnhall hearing motions. George Bannister seen out after carriage ride. J B Spratt advertises folding tables and nursery items. Travel notes, ice shortage affecting butter markets, Yost oil tank at mill, and a high wind story. W B Ham of Rooks County visits. Misses OConnor go to Colorado after school terms. Hays City souvenir book available postpaid for 15c.
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O. P. Campbell
Hays City
Pearl Davis Johnson
Saline Valley
Should Have a Day Current in Hays Kansas
Hays, the district's largest town and shipping point in western Kansas, lacks day electric current. Residents endure July and August heat without fans while local firm Huffamier & Jordan says day service could start if enough subscribers enroll to cover costs. Merchants and citizens are urged to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Kansas
Huffamier & Jordan
Ham a Good Advertiser for Candidacy in Republican Papers
W B Ham placed his announcement in all republican papers of the sixth district, seventy two in all, each letter carrying a $5.00 fee. The notices serve as a business-like, effective method to reach voters and will be supplemented by personal outreach to introduce him to the public.
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Jabez
Tom
Hattite
Jaber
Merc
Holtite
W. B. Ham
Congress
Ham
Ford Model F 15 HP four passenger car for sale
Auto for sale. A 15 horse power Ford Model F four passenger car in good running order. See or address M. J. Brown 251 Plainville Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Brown
Plainville
Kansas
Fractured youth trapped by chemistry mishap incident
A young student mixing chemicals dropping a match ignited a vial causing injuries and a reported loss of front teeth and a cuff. The incident is noted in a brief item from the era’s periodical.
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Success Magazine
Hays Impresses Kanopolis Journal Reporter
The Kanopolis Journal reports a trip to Hays praising its size beauty and three newspapers. It notes Hays schools cement works at Yoce mento due to begin in six weeks and calls the town friendly and sociable. The piece highlights local merchants and civic pride in Ellis County.
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Kanopolis
Hays
Yocemento
Ellis County
K. L. Griffith
Best Friend in Time of Need Is a Fat Bank Account
A terse, cautionary line on financial safety nets suggesting that wealth offers steady support when others falter, implying trust is tied to cash reserves and practical security rather than personal bonds.
Citizens' State Bank Invites Opening Small Account
The Citizens' State Bank invites readers to start an account with very small sums. Once begun, customers will be encouraged to add to their accounts as the benefits become obvious and clear.
Estate and guardianship notices from Ellis and Colby Kansas
Notices announce letters of administration for Grorar Laver Deceased and guardianship of Joseph Werth minor heirs Agatha Werth named guardian. Also notice for Pearl L Johnson to prove residence and claim on land in Ellis County with witnesses listed. Dates span March 1908 to April 1908.
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District Court
Ellis County
Kansas
Marissa Dexter
Norien
State of Kansas
Pilis
Grorar Laver
George
Sforessid
Anton Sacer
Groner
J B. Gross
Said County
Joseph Werth
Josephine
Ludvia
Robert Werth
Agatha Werth
J. B. Gross
Notice of Final Proof for Homestead Entry 26000
Notice is given that Jacob Schoenfeld of Pfeiffer Kansas has filed for final five year proof in support of his homestead claim Entered April 8 1908 for the Ne of Set of Sec 30 Township 15 S R16 W. Proof will be before the Probate Judge at Hays City Kansas on June 6 1908. Witnesses: Conrad Krueger Sr George Dome Jacob Dome Casper Burgardt all of Pfeiffer P O Kas Jno Thomas Register.
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Department of the Interior
Colby
Kansas
Pearl L Johnson
Pearl L. Davis
Hays
Range
Ellis County
Hays City
Howard Baker
Anthony Kansas
C. Thomas
Register
US Land _ Office
Jacob Schoenfeld
Pfeiffer
Township
Conrad Krueger, Sr
George Dome
Jacob Dome
Casper Burgardt
P. O. Kas Jno
Thomas
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James Holtite
Sver
Jabex Holtite
Drink
Will Kraus
Ruppetnhall
George Bannister
J.B. Spratt
Continental
Our
Rooks County
The
Luray Herald
J. H.spratr
C. A. Harkness
Eilia County
Citizens’ State Bank
Gassman
Grover S. Dexter
Vor
W. M. Stanton
David Rathbone
H.h.winters
Sherwin-Williams
Kings Red Gross Pharmacy
Lowney
Harrow
John Schiyer & Sons
Fref Press
George S. Grass
Agency For
W. L
Douglas Shoe
the Continental Creamery
United States
H. W. Oshant
Moceses
Ono
Wis Johnson
WM Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
Props
James Carter
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