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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1908-11-07

but in 1873 commodiOus stone school
house was built
The first five wears services were
conducted occa eiooalIv bv the Presbv-
te~ien minister from Havs in the home
of Mr. Mac MILAN. hut soon Mr.. Grant
made ARRANGEMENTS to have a church
built, TO which nanv kind English
friends contributed who could not bear
the idea of their sons and daughters
being ont on the great American des-
ert without any church privileges A
beautiful stone structure was erected
in 1877 but Mr. Grart died in 1873 be-
fore it was dedicated The first ser
vices conducted nv Bishop Vail of To-
pcka. was over his remains and his
BODY lies in front of the church he
worked so hard to build.
At this time there was only one pas
senger train each way in the twenty
four hours. consisting Of one day coach
and one sleeper, and the roadbed was
of the toughest kind It was custom
ary TO tie the horses in front of the
windows at night, several valuable ami
mails having been stolen that first sum
mer.
Provisions of all kinds were high,
flour Sc for fifty pounds; butter and
eggs forty and fottv-five cents which
had to be skipped from .Kstssas City
and certainly was not very appetizing
1t was great treat when after year
or two the farmers began to bring in
their home produce.
Ore family. Mr. ard Mrs Seth from
Glasgow with five grown sons and
daughters, contracted fever coming up
the Mississippi, and all died shortly af-
ter their arrival here, except the faith
er and one son. They had been accus-
TONED to every luxury ard came out to
hastily constructed shanty or dugout,
| whore they could scarcely procure the
bare necessities of life, far less any
comforts. There was no screen doors
and windows to keep out the swarms
of flies, mosquitoes and bugs of every
description that infested the prairie
no ice to cool the fevered brow, not
even ncurishipg food so necessary to
an invalid, although the neighbors did
all they could, for with all these dis
com forts there was never happier or
more unseifsh people, always ready to
share whatever they had When ar
antelope was killed, as often happened
for they were very plentiful for years,
it was cut up and sent round so al
could have a piece.
In the spring and fall when buffalo
waIlOws were full of water, wild ducks
| a nd geese furnished good sport besides
helping many a scanty dinner.
At the end of thirty years there ii
not one of the old colonists at Victoria
George Philip is the onlv one of the
| firsC arrivals who now lives in Ellii
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County and of all Who arrived the first
summer only W. T. L. Mack and Mrs.
Philip remain. Many returned to Eng
land and others scattered all over the
globe
Mrs Judge Monroe, editor of the
magazire, adds this personal note of
Mrs. Philip of which everybody in Hays
saws, Correct -
''The Miss Montgomery mentioned
as the teacher of the first school is now
Mrs. Hill P. Wilson of Lawrence and
TIE Jane Bardie is Mrs. George Philip,
Sr of Hays City. Kansas. than whom
no one ever had trueF friend, because
she is prominently of the mettle of
which friends are made. It ia believed
that no one ever spoke i'll of her. It is
not fulsome praise to say she is the
hest beloved. the kindest woman in
Ellis County,
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Mrs. John SchIyer Dead,

1t is with regret we record the death
of Mrs. John Schlyer on Tuesday at her
-h0fneo in this,city, aged fifty-seven yrs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schlyer were childhood
friends in Buffalo. they drifted apart.
but in 1895 were married in California,
and from the day of her arrival here
was one Of the most lovable women OF
our city. Her lovely ways, sweet dis
position, kindness to everyone, her de-
votion to her church, made her loved
by everyone. For over six months she
has been terrible but patient sufferer,
awaiting the summons to come to that
fairer world beyond the clouds. The
funeral was held Thursday morning
and was very largely attended. The
sympathy of the whole town and coun-
ty goes out to Mr.. Schlyer and his
family.
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Caught. AZ, last.

Last Sundays Kansas City Star had
the following notice in its society col
umns: 'Mr. and Mrs. Frederick w.
Welhener announce the engagement of
their daughter, Olga Henrietta, to Mr.
George Philip. Jr. of Hays City, Kas "
All day Monday the Philip phone was
kept in use by his friends corgratulat
ing him for no one believed it could be
possible, as dozens of young ladies of
Hays have tried their luck but he
seemed ''love proof" :" This young lady
from Kansas City came here to visit
Mrs. Coiliver, attended the parties and
George was soon a goner. His many
friends heartily congratulate him and
will welcome the young lady to ouI
midst
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he Thomas Road.

The viewers appointed nv the city,
O'Laughlin, Haffsmier, Jack Wolfe,
Yost and Anton Jacobs, viewed the
south Chestnut street extension Thurs
day and the council agreed TO allow
$500 as damages and 500 an acre for
the lard used. Mr.. Thomas insisted
that the road be laid on the section line
as now used instead of through his
door yard. Ard as it is nuisance and
cost of over $4,000 to put good fence
there, they rejected the offer and now
it goes into court.
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Death of Mrs. Cora Stone

We regret TO announce the death. on
Saturday night. of Cora King Stone,
wife Of A. F. Stone of the Saline val
lev. She had recovered her former
strength and WIS getting along nicely
but the fatal illness came suddenly
She was daughter of Father Allen
King of the Saline ard leaves a hus-
band and several children who have the
sympathy of that whole valley.
OBITUARY. D.
Mrs. Cora A Stone was born October
II, 1863 died October 81, 1903. Age
45 years, II days. Was married to.A
F. Stone June IA, 1885. To this union
were born eleven children, niue. are
still living. two dying in infsncy.c-ssS
Mrs. Stone was q daughter of All
Fling, was converted at the age of
eighteen, was baptised by Dr. Rafferty,
Of Greenwood. Mo.
Mrs. Stone will be missed in the
community because of the consecrated
Christian life she led and the beautiful
example of true kindliness and sacrifice
for others. Our father in his wisdom
has seen fit to remove her from our
midst and we bow in humble submis-
sion to his divine will. Though we
mourn with the bereaved ones over their
loss yet we rejoice over Heavens gain.
The funeral service was conducted
by the sympathizing Pastor, Rev. Jen-
kens assisted by Rev. A. L. Hobbs, a
former pastor, surrounded by host of
sorrowing friends.
Sister Stone will be missed in the
sweet fellowship of the church as well
as by the many friends who extend
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved
ones. Cont.
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Wei Drill for Sale.

F. Burleigh johnson win sell at pub
lie auction on his farm in Smokey Hill
Township. II miles southwest of Hays.
on Wednesday Nov. II, 1903 at one
O'Clock p IA, one Rockford wen driIl,
with capacity for any depth required
for water, Oh or gas. Here is q good
chance For any one wanting to buy a
well-drilling eutat at = bargain Also
other property and housekuld goods
VII p sold a< tlsss sale.
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White Holland Turkeys.

The Mamouth kind. You can raise
them on city lot, beautiful birds. Sold
on approval If not right, return them
and get your money. Toms or hens So
each while they last. Order now for
Delivery. Address E. w. BUFFUM,
51-5tx Codell, Kansas.
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SattIe an d Horse Feed.

/ have $50 acres of good feed, past
ure, plenty Of water and win take II
some cattle for the winter at reason
able prices. See or address 50-4tx
GEORGE FoRsrER,
Hays, Kansas.
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during which time expert salesman Mr.. Bannerman, will
be present with FIVE hundred elegant direct from the
factory His line will of Coaks, Coats, Jackets Suits
and Gowns and distinctive models; also full line of
furs in exclusive styles Come and this fine line Prices
right All gccds special lew during this sale
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for sale? We have customers for Ellis
county land. Send US description of
your farm and lowest price and we be-
heve we can find you customer. Our
charges are reasonable. Address
CIPRA & STRATMANN,
Jan. i. Holyrood, Kansas
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narrow escape from a disastrous
fire occurred Sunday evening. A fire
accidently started in the second story
of the beautiful residence of Justus
Kissing on Normal avenue. An alarm
was sounded and the fire department
turned out quickly but it had besn
quenched by the prompt use of water
by neighbOrs and friends. Mr. Bissing
is just as thankful to the Fire Depart
ment for turning ont, even if their SER
vices were nat needed to save his
hone.
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Desk for Sale.

We offer for sale, for subscriber,
handsome oak secretary and desk,
pretty piece of furniture. Also good
base-burner, at sacrifice. See
THIS OFFICE
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Chicken Pie Supper.

The ladies of the Baptist church win
serve chicken pie supper Thursday,
Nov. IL, at the home of Mrs. Franken-
berger. Supper 25 cents
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Dr.. d. Jay Brown, the SsliBa eye
and ear specialist gin al his regular
nnnthiy date Ia Hays On MONDAY,
NOV. Is Win Be At tie Hxuaal1 ek
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Miss Markey viii have sale on hats
for the next thirty days.
Homer Myers leaves for his new
home near Topeka next week.
Drink Hires Root Beer out of the
keg at HARNESS. 2S-tf.
| Alvin Seelye is building a new barn
on his farm in the south part of the
county.
Mrs. G. M. Cox and daughter Winnie
returned from Excelsior Springs Friday
evening.
Wednesday was pension voucher dav
with the old soldiers and soldiers wild
ows again.
Many loads of wheat were brought
to town on Monday the price being
about 8s cents.
Al Robinson had the misfortune to
have one of his good horses die of collie
on Tuesday.
Editor SNYDER of Ellis came down
SUNDAY to look over the election field
before voting.
Dave Taylor was in town Monday on
business but left that night for home
to vote in old Missouri
1t seemed like old times on SATURDAY.
to see the smoke coming out of the
high stack of the new mill
A freight car jumped the track ar
ing of the mill considerable.
George Rasgall came home from
| Chicago to vote and then took his wife
back with him to their new home.
Miss Susie Shaffer entertained her
Sunday School class of boys at Hal
loween party last Friday evening.
The friends of Asa Jewell, our form
er Young farmer now located in Trego
county, were glad to see him here this
week.
Now that his son iR away and the ice
business done for this year. r. B.
Thomas is again looking after the
butcher shop.
The members of the Lutheran C e
Society were pleasantly entertained at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Pelham last
Saturday evening.
Druggist Urban of Victoria was in.
town Saturday evening to help cele-
brate Halloween. He reports things
doing nicely down there.
Ira Burke is figuring on coming here
and putting in an automobile livery like
they have in Ellis. It would he good
thing for the travelling public.
If You want to sell something-if you
want to buy something, chip in quart
er and try this paper and you will find
the notice will bring results. Try it
Have your house, barn or stable in
sured against fire, cyclone or tornado
to-day by Fred Miller who will put you
in company that never bubbles over
loses. 47-tf
Saturday evening was Hallo'een and
the small boys played their usual pranks
but the big boys did quite good deal
of damage to private property which
is surely the wrong way to celebrate
this occasion.
j. H. Spratt has bought the store
building, that he is now occupying. of
Karl Leiker. This is one of the finest
locations in our city and is beautiful
store as he and his son have it stored
with the best of goods in their line and
he is well patronized.
A narrow escape from a disastrous
fire occurred Sunday evening. A fire
accidently started in the second story
of the beautiful residence of Justus
Bissing on Normal avenue. An alarm
was sounded and the fire department
turned out quickly but it had been
/ Aea1 h., L., -
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Rarnes-Banhsrx.

A very pretty wedding occurred at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Barnes
Wednesday Nov. 4. when their daugh-
ter Miss Elma was married to Mr..
Bamherg. At twelve o'clock to the
strains of the wedding march played
by Miss Edith Scott the young couple
attended ky Mr.. CaTl Barnes. a brother
of the bride, and Miss Edith Irwin en-
tered the parlor and were united in
marriage by Rev r. N Smith, pastor
of the Methodist church. After the
ceremony a sumptuous dinner was
served to the guests. Those present
were relatives and out-of- town friends,
among them Rev. and Mrs. Scott and
daughter Edith and other Wakeeney
friends.
The bride was attired in dsinty
gown of white silk. She was one of
Hays most popular young people, a
very active member of the Methodist
church and Epworth League and has
for several years served as organist in
the church services.
Mr.. Bamberg's home is in Wakeeney
but he has been in Topeka recently
working at the carpenter trade. Mr..
and Mrs. Bamberg, after spending a
few days visiting friends and relatives
in Wakeeney will go to their future
home in Topeka, accompanied by most
hearty congratulations and good wishes
of their many friends and acquaintan-
ces.
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The B. K. R. T. Club defeated the
Model District School team Tuesday
evening in a game of football by
score of IL to 5.
A walk down to the east side Of
town will show the size of the new
John Adkins cottage, which is to be
very pretty when completed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-24
SWEET MELODY FLOUR
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
AT RBYNoIpsvIrIr

Notice is hereby given that by an or
der OF the Board of Education OF the
District of Coal, in the County OF Har-
rlson, entered OF record at a meeting
held on the 18th day Of Aug, 1908. said
Board of Education will, on the 22d day
OF August, 1908, at 200 o'clock r. M,
at the front door OF the court house OF
Harrison County. in the City OF Clarks-
burg. West Virginia, offer for sale to the
highest responsible bidder, all that Ger.
tain tract and parcel OF land in the
County OF Harrison, State of West Vir-
glnia, on the waters OF Limestone Creek,
and bounded as follows:
Beginning ut stake on the South side
OF the Northwestern Virginia Turnpike,
and 80 feet from the center of said road,
on the line between Reynolds and the
Camdens, thence n. II z. 3.0S poles TO
stake; thence parallel with the line
between Reynolds and Camuens s. IL n,
10 poles to stake In Limestone Creek;
thence S: Il W: 6.16 poles crossing the
line OF Reynolds and Camdens ut sos
poles to stake at Limestone Creek:
thence n. 10 w. 13 poles to a stake;
thence N. II T. 3.OS poles to the be-
ginning, containing so poles or one
about the year 1869 been occupied as a
public school property upon which there
is frame building. The property will
be sold In fee on the following terms:
0ne-third to, be paid. cash in hand on
day Of sale, and the residue to be paid
in two equal installments Mt the end of
one and two years, respectively. The
deferred payments will bear interest
from date of sale and n vendors lien Will
be retained to secure deferred payments.
This property was conveyed to the
Board of Education by a certain deed
bearing date April g. 1863. and executed
by Benjamin s. Reynolds. Richard p.
Camden and Gideon d. Camden and of
record in Deed Book No. 80 at page 249,
to which deed reference II made, for a
further description Of said property.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
DISTRICT OF COAL, IN THE COJJN-
TY OF HARRISON.
BY GEO. FROMMEYER,
Its President. Pro Tc.a
The undersigned, County SuperiEten
ent OF Harrison County. hereby consents
to the sale OF the above described prop-
erty, this August Il. 1908.
CYRUS e. WEBB,
County Supt. Of Schools of Harrison Co.
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

PAIN anywhere stopped in 20 min
utes sure with DR.. Shops Pink Pain
Tablets. The formula is on the csc
box. Ask your doctor or druggist
about this formula! Stops womanly
pains, headache, pains everywhere.
Write DR.. Shoop, Racine. Wis, for
free trial to prove value of his head
ache. or Pink Pain Tablets. Sold by
all dealers
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have found . tried and tested csra toF Rhtu.
nstlsnt Meta rpmedg tint viii kirnighten the
distorted limbs Of chfulie erippl6s nor tim bong
EroFths haek % tlcsh again. That i imposs be
D. D. eaa nov surely lin he Pains and pangs q
this derlofAhla disease.
N GcTaAny-NiiA chsmist "a fha city q
DArInitadt.-i found the last ingredienk with
which d.. Shops Rheumatic Remedy was made
taat last tngredi lent successfully treatd many,
many eas 81 Ism; but now. ~ last tnis
iorlnlY eufea al durable eases Of this henQfoiora
much dreaded disease. ThosA sand Ike gfArniar
wastes, found In Rheumatic Hood soon todissolyo
and pass away under the action Of this rClledy as
nicely rs does sugar when added 20 pure water.
Ana then, when dis aolyed. thesa pQisnnQns wastes
trealy PASS from the system. and the cause 81
Rheumatism Is gune forever. Thefn Is now no
real need-no actual excuse 10 suffer longer With.
out help. We sou. and IN con1denee reconnGnd
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR
ladies GAN WEAR SHOES

one size smaller after using Aliens
Foot Ease, powder to be shaken
into the shoes. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy; gives Instant re-
lief to corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery OF the
age. Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain
cure for tired, sweating, hot, aching
feet. At all druggists and shoe
stores, csc. Don't accept any substi-
tute. For free trial package, also
Free Sample OF the FOOT EASE
Sanitary CORN-PAD. a new inven-
Roy, N. Y.
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War Veterans
At Camp Fire
FINED 81 AND oosrs

Dan Horn was lined 4 dollar and
cost for disorderly conduct In Squire
Gordon's court Monday morning.
He was arrested Sunday by . trae-
tlon company constable for attempt
ing TO assume proprietorship Of q
boarding house at Gypsy. Horn
made arrangements to pay his fine
and was released.
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
GranuIated Sore Eyes cured

Granulated Sore Eyes Cured
For twenty years suffer from a
bad case of graduated sore eyes. !"
says Martin Boyd. OF Henrietta, KY.
Tn February, 1903, a gentleman ask
ed me to try Chamberla.n's Salve. l
bought one box and used about two
thirds OF It and my eyes have not
given me any trouble since" This
salve IL for sale by all dealers.
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The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh Of
the bladder, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles almost always result
from arrangement of the kidneys and
cure is obtained quickest by a proper
treatment of the kidneys. If you are feel.
ing badly you can make no mistake by
taking DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the
great kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
1t corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, and over
comes that unpleasant necessity'of being
compelled to go often through the day,
and to get up many times during the
night. The mild and the extraordinary
effect of Swanip-Roo is soon realized.
1t stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is
sold by all druggists in ffty-cent and
one-dollar size bottles. You may have a
sample bottle of this wonderful new dis
coyery and book that tells all about it,
both sent free by mail. Address, DR.. Kill
mer s, Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When
writing mention reading this generous
offer III this paper. Don't make any
mistake, but remember the name, Swamp
Root, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and tho
address, Binghanton, n. Y, on every
bottle.
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August 10. 1908.

Weary women should read my
Book No. 4 for Women" It tolls
of DR.. Shops Night Cure. Tells
how these soothing, healing. anti
certain help. The book Is free. Ad-
dress DR.. Shoor Racine. wis.
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NOTICE.
wallace w. Va.

wallace, W. va
To whom It may concern:
My wife, Tobitha McKeown, hav-
ing left my bed and board without
just cause, will not be responsible
for any debts contracted by her af-
ter this date.
R. D. McREowN.
August 10. 1908.
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List of the Old Soldiers Who
Were at the Wyatt An
nual Reunion.

The following list OF soldiers at
tended the Wyatt reunion:
8. K. Lemasters, CO. H., 18th W.
Va. Warrington.
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rEyER rATIENr ooNvAnEsaaNr

Mrs W. A. Sheets, who has been III
with typhoid fever at her home on
Preston street the last few weeks,
Is convalesc!ng.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25
Heavily Played Favorite Beaten.

CINCINNATI. Ohio, October 24.-The
fourth event, at a mile and a furlong.
was the feature of the card at Latonia
today. Hanbridge went to the front at
the start, and was never headed, winning
easily by eight lengths. Old Honesty
easily took the place from Col. Jack,
the heavily played favorite. Only three
horses started DR.. Holzberg was the
only winning favorite. Track muddy.
The summaries:
1O2 tDeverich), to / straight, to l place,
even TO show, won; Dispute los tGlasnerl,
to l place, even to show. second; Roseburg III,
loo Hannon). to to show, third. Time, 1. 10.
Miss Crittenden, Zeola, Hawks Light. Aspirin,
Light Blue. Romp, She Wolf, DR.. Mayer, Christi
mas and Elysum also ran.
Second race, seven furlongs-Dr Holzberg, los
(dcGee). even straight. to place and out
to show, won: Alice Bard los (Butler), l to 2
place, out to show. second; Bufans, los Ken
R RsG 10 sDS rnrd Rrdee sa
Third race. six furlongs-Marbles, 81 tken-
nedy), to l straight. to place and out to
place and l to to show, second: Honest. 1o2
(McGee). out to show, third. Time Lie 10.
Stoner Hill. Bonart and Phenomenist also ran.
Fourth race one mile and sixteenth-Hand-
and out to show won; Old Honesty. 90 tMcGee,,
to place and out to show. second; Colonel
1.56 3-5. Only three starters.
Fifth race, one mile and q sixteenth-Estels
G., 100 tGlasner), ID to 5 straight. 2 to place
and out TO jshow, won; Severus, 9S (McGee). z
to 5 place and out, second; Annetta Lady lOS
lButlerl. out to show. third. Time. 15s As.
Only three starters:
Carew. LOG CMcGee), to straight, to place
and out show, won: Red Gauntlet, log Gar
ner), out place and show, second; Besterling,
1O7 Pickens). out to show, third. Time, 205 Is.
CSrOOnOka also