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Newport daily independent., 1904-03-22
WELL PLEASED
 WITH PASTOR.

Yesterday was the first time that Elder J. H. Fuller, formerly of Longview, but recently called to the pastorate of the Central Christian church of this city, has had an opportunity to appear be- fore the members of the congre- gation. It had been advertised that the new pastor would be present at the morning service, therefore the edifice was literal ly packed by the time set for the beginning of the exercises.
 No pastor has ever been well comed to a church in this city with a greater evidence of earn estness than upon this occasion. And it is universally expressed today among the communicants of the church that the new pas tor impressed all with the fact of his sincerity and his ability to put the truth of the scriptures powerfully and clearly before his hearers. The new pastor comes to Sherman with the reputation of a worker, and as such he is heartily welcomed by the mem bers of the church to which he has been called. Sherman (Tex- as) Register.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-22

large sum before he could get his pardon.
 Keel also insisted that the county had lost nothing by these pardons. It was simply a ques- tion as to who should have the money, the court house gang or Bob Simmons.
 Keel insinuated that the prohi- bitionists alone are to blame for the pardons, as they, with the aid of more than 500 niggers foisted prohibition upon the town and thus opened a demand for the blind tigers. In his effort to hold Jeff Davis blameless for his sins of omission and commission he recited how Davis had walked to a convict camp and enforced reform in the treatment of con- victs, how he surprised the peni- tentiary officials by a stealthy entrance and then forced the adoption of a more liberal allow ance of food and easier work.
 Davis can not be blamed for standing by his friends and sup porters, because all felons and law violators are loyal to their friend and his representative.
 TUPELo TOPICS.
 Keel seems to have scored 8 point over Hillhouse by having Bob Simmons present to deny having paid Keel any monsy for his pardons. Keel is always quick to grasp an opportunity, and being in the house of Bob's friends he dWelt at length on that point and spoke feelingly (for votes) about "poor old one armed Bob," but he was very careful to not say anything in re- gard to the Bob O'Neal. pardon.
 When George Hillhouse dubbed Keel the Slippery elm from In gleside" he named him well. Keel, after having assailed Judge Lippmann at numerous places in the county, did not mention his name at Tupelo. The judge oc- cupied a front seat.
 Judge Bourland endured the discomforts of a three hours de lay of the Choctaw local freight to go to Tupelo and whoop Ter up for Davis, but when he found out he would be answered he left on the first train, which passed there at o'clock.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-22
PREACHER BURIED.

Clarksville, March 21. The funeral of Rev. Geo. w. Hill, who died at Conway Saturday, took place here yesterday, 8 large concourse of people attend ing. He preached in Clarksville during the early part of his min istry and was pastor here two years ago and was held in higl esteem by all.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-22
SPOKE TO WOOD CLUB.

Fl Dorado, March 21. Hon. A. F. Vandeventer, by invitation of the Wood club here, today ad- dressed a large crowd, speaking for one hour and forty-fve min utes. He was given close atten- tion, and his remarks were pune tuated by frequent cheers.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-22
CONWAY GIRL WEDS.

Conway, March 21. Will Longley of Montana and Miss Mamie Fentem, a teacher in the public schools here, were mar ried in Quitman today.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-22
TALKS AT TUPELO.
Candidates for Representative Made Fur Fly at Tupelo Sat- urday Squibs From
 Speaking.

Tupelo, March 21. Special to Independent. The candidates for representative spoke here Saturday afternoon to large crowd.
 Capt. T. T. Ward led off, nak- ing a few jocular remarks about his opponents and explaining his antagonism to Hillhouse. Re- gret was expressed by his friends that he should adopt such al course of opposition.
 J. U. Ard kept the audience in roar of laughter by his quaint method of arraigning Keel and Hillhouse, making rather serious charges against both.
 c. A. Hillhouse consumed most of his time in lauding Wood and scoring Davis. He specified a number of pardons and showed that the motive looked tainted to say the least. He told of the Dr. Lee Johnson pardon, osten- sibly granted to keep an old Con- federate soldier from dying in the penitentiary, but how the governor had sent the pardon nearly 300 miles away to lawyers in Eureka Springs, who sent 1t to the representative in Little Rock, with instructions to de- liver pardon to Johnson, pro- vided he would sign deed to city lots in Eureka Springs; if he re- fused to sign, pardon to be re- turned to the lawyers at Eureka Springs.
 Hillhouse made the claim that Keel had received money for se- curing pardons for Bob Simmons and Bob O'Neal, and he called upon Keel to have Bob Simmons say if he ever paid Keel any money. Keel suggested that Hillhouse might ask Bob. Hill house asked Bob and Bob said No, sir" Hillkouse had evi- dently ''put his foot in it, " as he had expressed his belief in Bob's veracity. It must have been an oversight that Hillhouse did not ask Bob if he ever paid Governor Davis any money while he had him on the witness stand.
 Hillhouse told of several other pardons granted by the governor and showed that corrupt and yenal motive was much more likely to be the cause why the pardons were granted than the actions of a soft heart. He ap- pealed that all should consider well the certainty of evil results if they cast their votes for Jeff Davis for third term.
 Keel closed the discussion in his own peculiar way. He lauded Davis for his pardons and almost made some of his admirers be- lieve that great wrong IS done those who are prosecuted tor violating the laws and they are only saved from oppression by the governor. He emphasized N thE Simmons denial and told his hearers that he did not even sign the petition for Bob's pardon. Some wonder was expressed why he should have withheld his sig nature, considering the close comradeship between him and Bob. A skeptic on Reels integ- rity suggested craftiness Tn order to prove an alibi.
 The same craftiness was shown in ienoring the Bob O'Neal par don. Rumor says that Keel went to Bob O'Neal to get an affidavit that he had never paid him any money for aid in getting his pardon. O'Neal only made an affidavit that he did not pay Gov. Davis any money for his pardon. Keel did not present III nl,;+ as if would not clear
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25
Law q Cement walk.

l am now prepared to put down
Cement Sidewalks. See me before
engaging anyone else and see my
prices and samples of work and u
will save money. Nearly as cheap
as brick aad far superior and lasts
longer. r. .. VAH'
Near Presbyterian church
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25

A couple of weeks ago we re-
ceived a copy of the NatOrna pa
per. The editor comes out with
a big headline asking the people
if the newspaper is not worth
the price Of postage stamp. we
pay two cents for postage stamp
and never notice it, and yet when
1t comes to paving two cents a
week or 81 year for our town
newspaper we buck out Why
is it,
That advertising pays is shown
at every turn. S. Crocker who
is in the windmill and pump busl-
ness. has done more business
during lhe past four weeks, since
he has begun advertising, than they
can accommodate with his full
force OF 4 men. On Wednesday
he put up four windmills out IN
the country, and he has many like
Jobs waiting tor him in town.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25
Farm for sale cheap.

The North west quarter Of Sec.
80, township IS, range 20, lying
4 miles south of Ellis On good
road. About so acres under cultiva
ton. Some timber, Good title,
Apply for terms to
Mrs Clara Sheldon, Ellis.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25
Homestead Contest Notice,

Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office, Wakeeney, kansas.
April 10. 1904 No. 1885.
a sufficient affidavit having been filed
in this office by Peter Leach, con.
testant, against Homestead entry No
25, 156 made Jan, -, 1901, for the E3nwa
&E3sw4 sec. 26, town. I5 south, in
range 20 by Washington 1. Smith,
contestee, in which it is alleged that
Claimant has wholly abandoned the
said tract, that he has changed his
residence therefrom for more than six
months since making SAID entry, and
next prior to date hereof: that said
tract is not se9tled upon amp cultivated
as required by law that such alleged
abandonment was not caused by claim
ants service in the army, navy or ma
r!ne corps tof the U. S,
said parties are hereby notified to APP
pear, respond and offer evidence toucl
ing said allegation at 10 o'clock A, N
on June 18th 1904 before the Reg
lister and Receiver at the United States
Land office in Wakeeney, Kansas,
The said contestant having IN proI
er afficavit, filed April 16, 1904, set fortl
facts which show that after due dill
gence personal service of this motto,
cannot be inside, it is hereby ordered 1
erected that such notice be given b.
due and yroper publication.
7, Il. Blair, Receaver,
John A. Nc.son, Atty.
1st pub. May Z, 1904,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25
EYE & EAR SURGEON.

EYE Il EAR SURGEON.
DR.. M. j, R, BROWN, fSa-
Ina, Kansas, has for the past Is
years, devoted his entire time to
Medical and Surgical treatment of
tbs EYE, EAR, THROAT and
NOSE, and correct fitting of glas
ses- His equipment is modern &
complete. DIR. Brown conducts
his practice ON strictly professional
and legitimate business principles,
goes to all parts of the country
and operates in surgical cases, and
directs the care and treatment of
patients.
Advise with hun by letter or tel
ephone, and when at Salina, go
dirict to his Office No. 100 west
Iron ave., OF residence No. 8
south Santa Fe avenue.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25

Ex-sheriff Miller's son Charlie,
who was in the St. Johns Military
Acadamy party, which attended
the Worlds Fair and won the med
al for being the best drilled mill
tarY organization on the grounds,
returned home Friday night A
dalr Kidd of Ellis who has also
been on the visit in the ST. Johns
party returned home at the same
time. Young Shelby who also
took the trip returned to Indian
Territory.
Have you seen people walking
along the street, or standing in
public places, who suddenly seem
to think themselves contortlonists
and make frantic efforts to reach
the exact middle of thler back
with thIer finger mails? We'll he
Is the person who can answer
your question IN regard to whether
the 'chigger' has immigrated here
yet or not. We advise you, how.
ever, to be careful not to speak 10
HIM when he is taking his contor-
tionlst exercises He might got
mad.
On Monday passenger train No
4 which was TO carry the excursion
lists to the FAIR was over an hour
late When it finally did pull in
about $50. it was discovered tC
contain two extra cars for the
special use of the St LOUIS peo-
pie. Quite number already
occupied the cars when they
reached here-tkey being picked
up along the line. Eighteen people
boarded the train, taking advantage
of the extraordinary low rates. BY
the time the train reached ISalinf
exactly fifty, & on reachin0 K. G
over $50 excurslonlsts were aboard
bound for the big FAIR. AS prCIr
ised everyone had a good scat il
the chair car.
The edltor-in chief of the Free
Press had a rather queer lunch ii
the office Wednesday. 1t is a lux
ury which few but printers enjoy
althO' 1t consisted only of ice cream
and pie. The exceeding unusua
part about the lunch, however, wa
in the doners of the articles. Rev
Rush kindly Remembered this offic
with little ice cream. left owe
from the church social, and til
devil, out of the kindness of hi
heart, made US little pie. w
may as we'll say by way of expla
nation that 'the devil was only tn
printers Devil and the pie was
unluckily, a type pi From tn
latter 1t may be easily lmaglne'
that the ice cream was enjove'
the better.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25
At Victoria.

HENRY SAMUELSON. we'll
known as the thresher in that sec
ton, has bought the Denning
store property and goods at Veto
ria and will run a Boarding and
short order eating house and keep
the barn as a livery and feed stable
and be pleased to have your patro
mage when you visit VIctoria.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25

appointment as AdntanastratOr.
1st published June 10, 1904.
State of Kansas. Ellis Co. SIS,
In the Probate court in and for said
county.
In the matter of the Estate of
Hrs NarthG H. Mch1nSey,
late of Ellis county, Kansas.
Notice Of appointment.
Notice is hereby given that Letters
of TestamentarY have been granted to
the undersigned on the estate of Mar
tina j Mckinney, deceased, late OF said
Go, by the Hon.. the Probate court of
Ellis county kansas, dated the 18th day
of June, A d, 1904. Now all per
sons having claims against the said
estate, are hereby notified that they
must present the same to the under
signed for allowance within one year
from the date of said Letters, or they
may be precluded from any benefit of
said estate; and that if such claims be
not exhibited within 3 years after the
date of,said Letters. they shall be for
ever barred.
Ben, z. Mckinney.
Administrators of the estate of Mrs.
Martha j. Mckinney, deceased.
Attest: b. C. Arnold, Probate Jucge
Dated Hays kan. June 18th, 1904,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25
HAYS CITY, THE METROPOLIS.

Who says Hays is not building
up fast?
In the last three yeais we have
built up a State Normal School, an
Experiment Station and Agrlcul :
tural College, new flour mill-the
largest and hest in Western Kan
sas. two elevators, four new
business buildings and as many
more under construction, a new
post Office, and many new reslden-
ces.
Not less than tweHtY new brick
and cement sidewalks have been
laid in Hays during the past year
alone
Automobiles are no longer a
novelty In fact our Hays people
will no lorg ger so much as even look
up from their work to see q
red devil go whizzing past.
Why, at the present rate, OF
increase, the<nextsge will
see HAYS CITY THE METROPOLIS OF
the Central West! Our posterlty
will not dissatisfied with our, brick
or our cement walks, ourG nature
paved streets, but they must-walk
on asphalt sidewalks and take'theiI
evening drives in Normal-and few
other parks. Automobiles will
drive down Chestnut st. and
Normal Ave. on paved streets and
the;clang of the street car bel. will
be heard on every corner.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25
=@WTTH THE sPoRTs.~
ELLIS WINS EASY VICTORY.

In a rather slow game of baseball
Ellis defeated Kansas City, Kan.
team in Ellis on Sunday. Qute
a number went up from Hays but
they were much disappointed IN the
X. G. ball players. The latter team
consisted mostly of Young kids,
and consequently they were easy
game for the older and more
experienced Ellis club. One of the
queer things about the visiting
team was thai out of the nine
players, seven were left-handed.
Leland, the baseball player whom
Elli4 worshIps on Il gilded peda-
stall, and holds him to be the best
pitcher in Western Kansas, did
the twirling, and a new man by
the name of Richards the catching,
for Ellis. The final score stood
II to 1 in favor of Ellis.
Why doesn't Ellis try her
wonderfully Leland against
HAYS? Our boys might give them
date, If Ellis thinks Leland could
better their atest defeat g to o.
any.
The HAYS tennis clubs will not
very-likely play tennis at PlalnviIle
until after harvest.
The Hays first team goes to TT
Riley to play ball this Sunday:
Quite a number Of rooters will
accompany them,
Where, oh where are the 2nd
and Sd mines! Finder will be llb-
orally rewarded by leaving them
at Hays.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25
Money to loan.

1 have lot of special money
to loan on cattle at special low
rate Of interest. See me at the
Elevator. Ed +. MADDEN.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25
BEAUTIFUL FOLDER.
UNIQUE AND REPLE1E WITH FACTS.

The Union Pacific has issued the
handsomest folder ever turned out
by any railroad east or west. Gives
a complete history of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition, with the very
best half tone illustrations of the
buildings, grounds and other feat
ures, with descriptive articles, and
is complete guide to St. Louis,
as well as to the exposition.
A copy will be mailed free by
addressing any Union Pacific agent
(enclosing two cents for postage
or E. L. Lomax, G. P. & T. A.
Omaha, Neb.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25

LADIES, 4 90 ct. hat sale is
being helGat Miss Deane'Smillinery
store.
Our Military Band is now. prae-
tlclng up and will accompany the
baseball team TO Lacrosse on the
4th. Quite a goodly number Of
'rooters' will also drive over.
Farmers north OF here tell US
that they have had much better
rams than has been enjoyed III
Hays Eight miles north of here
one inch of rain was reported
Tuesday morning.
Quite a number from here will
take the two days excursion this
Friday night. This giving of two
full days i'll Denver is a great i'm
provement over the previous one
day excursion.
Weeds are getting tall and 'the
man with the hOe' is in demand.
The weeds need cutting pretty bad
on some Of the main streets of our
town Where are the street COM
mlssIoncrs!
Word was received from St.
Louis Thursday evening that our
Hays people have secured excel
lent rooms at nice quiet plabes at
so a night, each They report
they have seen the first bay and
night of the Big Fair and are
delighted
The General Slocum" the
New York excursion steamer, sank
Wednesday the 18th. at the en-
trance of Long Island sound, with
100 people on board. The ship
burned to the waters edge and all
on board were lost Up to this
time no bodies have been
recovered and $50 are still missing.
Having inquired from a number
of farmers, living In as many
uiuSIeHl NlCIultlcS, as 10 WuSI
harvest will commence we IND
reports vary a good deal. Some
say in two or three weeks, others
say about the fourth of July, some
even say they expect 10 begin the
latter part of next week. 1t Car
probably be depended upon how
ever that no cutting will be done
with a header before the 4th-al
cutting done before then belne
done with 4 binder. Farmerl
who want to do the right thing By
those who wish to see the 4th o
July celebrations at either LaCros
or Ellis they will not begin unit
Tuesday the 9Th.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25
Homestead Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior,
u S. Land Office,
Wakeeney, Kansas Kan No Mo-

department OF the Interior,
u S. Land Office,
Wakeeney, Kansas, No.
June z, 1904. 1876.
A Sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Jerry V.
Merica, contestant, against Homestead
entry No 24793 made Feb, 10, 1900 for
the E3Ne4 Sw4NE4 & nw3se4 of sec. 2G
township 10 south, range 20 west, Q
by Amanda johnson. contestee,
in which it is alleged that claimant
has wholly abandoned said land for
more than six months last past and
left the state, and failed to maintain a
residence thereon; that such failures
were not by reason of service in the
Army or Navy of the United States.
Said parties are
hereby notified to appear, respond,
and offer evidence touching said allie
CATION at 10 o'clock an. on July %,
1904 before the Register q Receiver al
the U. S. Land Office in Wakeeney.
kansas.
The said contestant having, in prop
er affidavit, filed June 6, 1904, set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
personal service of this notice can not
be made, it is hereby ordered and di
rected that such notice be given by due
and proper publication.
Otis L. Athelton. Receiver,
j. a. Nelson, ATTY. in 1871 10
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25
Ladies cape lost

One of the Normal ladies lost
her cape, and the finder will be
rewarded and confer a favor by
leaving it at this Office.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25

All diseases start IN the bowels.
Keep them open or you will be
sick. CASCARETS act like ma
ture. Keep liver and bowels active
without a sickcning gripping feeling
Six million people take and re :
commend [dScarets. Try 10 ct
box. At all Druggists.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25
Lutheran.

Lutheran.
Worship next Sun
day morning at 11:00 o'clock.
Service in the evening at 8: 90:
Sunday school at 1000 am.
Christian Endeavor at 6.30j
All are welcome.
Baptist.
Preaching services every Sunday
morning at II and evening at 500
Sunday school at - 10.
Junior B.Y.P.U at 8. 80.
Senior g at $50.
Presbyterian services.
Sunday school at 10 am. with
regular services at IL am & 500
pm, All cordially invited.
Christian Endeavor at 6:3O pm
Methodist Church.
Sabbath school at 10 am.
Preaching at II am. & scoop. m
Epworth League at GAS. AL
are cordially invited to attend.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-06-25
Pasture for horses.

l have 100 acres under fence,
with running water, grove Of trees
for shade, good grass and care
guaranteed. Can accommodate 20
horses, See or address HAYS P.O
". IL. .HADDOCK.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-24
An Excellent Lot OF Special Dress
Goods Values for Tuesdays Sale


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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-24
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-24
SHOES

It doesn't make any diff
ference the price you pay,
when you buy shoes at this
store you're getting the
most solid and most service
able that the same money
ever bought. We know this
because we know what shoes
cost, know what they should
sell for; we know that we
bought these shoes cheap.
Here's the news to show that
we're selling them cheap.
Come here Tuesday and we
will prove all these facts.
Mems Fine Velour Shoes-Calf. lace
style. made over the Albany last, dull
kid top; made by M. A. Packard. One
of the best shoes made. ~ IN
Pair WCuVU
Pumps-Goodyear turn soles; "a
lace; regular 81 value for o.
Women's Fine vici Kid Shoes
Single or half double soles; patent
tips, fair stitched, all sizes; 20
pair w
Mems High Cut Shoes-Russia tan
leather. long eyeletts with a . EfA
full double soles; per pair u OsOU
Misses Heavy School Shoes-Lace.
good solid double soles; CT -Ek
worth $3.50: tomorrow. pair 2.EJ
Mems Fine Boots-Calf tongue. with
Goodyear welt soles, guaranteed full
stock all through. price per q m
pair Ia - sVV
Mems Vici Lace Shoes-Kid, with
double sole. fuIlsround. new q al
goods just received. pair - ssFO
Infants Soft Sole Shoes-Assorted
patterns; odd sizes, regularly 1 ffA
soc, special to close out, pair i OO