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Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14
EVANS IN GOLF FINALS

CHICAGO. Aug. 13-Charles j.
Evans, jr,, the western golf champion,
and Gordon Copeland of Skolkie will
play the final tomorrow for the May
flower cup in the annual open tourna-
ment of the Onwentsia Country club.
Today Evans defeated Ralph Hoag-
land Of Riverside in the semi-finals, 8
up, to play, and Copeland disposed of
Roswell F. Mundy of EXmoor, up.
Evans played the BEST golf of any
of the semi-finals by completing the
eighteen holes in &c. 49, 73.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14
MISS HOTCHKlSS DEFEATS
MISS RYAN IN FINALS S
Berkeley Girl Wins from Santa Monica
Tennis Expert in Singles Close
at Seattle Tourney

SEATTLE, Aug. 13.-Miss Hazel
Hotehkiss of Berkeley, Cal, beat Miss
Elizabeth Ryan of Santa Monica, Cal,
in the finals of the state ladies' singles
in easy style today by the score of 60,
"a
Miss Hotchkiss and Gorrlll of Oak
land defeated Miss Ryan and Arm
strong of Tacoma in the finals of the
mixed doubles in two straight sets,
rs, 60.
In the mems doubles Gorrill of Oak.
land and Breeze of Tacoma beat
Rhodes and CARDINAL of Vancouver,
g. 6-3
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14
New stoddard Home

The handsome new home of the Stod-
dard- Dayton cars Is rapidly approach
ing completion, the building now being
in the hands of the decorators and
painters putting on the finishing
touches while statesmen are busily en-
gagged showing the cars to prospective
buyers. The new cars will be installed
in the tile-hoored warerooms during
next week. and when this is accom-
plshed the dayton will have
one of the finest showrooms and gar
ages in the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14
Auto Turns Turtle; Rider viii Die

SEATTLE, Aug. 13.-Wendell A. Od-
lum. SS years old, was fatally injured
this afternoon when an automobile in
which he was riding ran backward
down a step hill, running into the curb
and turning turtle. Odlum was caught
under the car and his skull was frac-
tured. He was taken to a hospital,
where he died late tonight,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14

will continue through Saturday. There
were eight events scheduled for today,
including the mile amateur champion
ship, five-mile Indiana handicap, ten
mile professional race, fVe-mile race,
ten-mile amateur championship, and
25-mile race. On account of the rain
the races were postponed until Satur-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14
Tour In Rambler

H. b. Brigham, contractor of Oak
land who recently drove his seven-pas-
senger touring cara Rambler-to Los
Angeles, and las been touring the
southern portion of the state, returned
Wednesday to his home, having had
delightful trim.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14
COUNTRY JAY BREAKS RECORD

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Aug. 1S.-At
the Randall track this afternoon Coun-
try Jay, ridden by Ramsey Macy,
broke the world record for trotters un-
der saddle making the mile in 2:101s
The former record, 2;13A. was made
by Charlie Mack. ridden by C. K. G.
Billings. in 1904. at Glenville.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14
BICYCLE RECORD BROKEN

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. IA
The two-mile open amateur bicycle rec
ord was broken tonight at the Salt
palace track by H. Mccormick His
time for the distance was 1851. The
former record was 3:53$.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14
AMATEUR PLAYERS, NOTICE

Fred Cleveland, formerly of the
Thisles is requested to meet Manager
Hansen of the Market Nationals this
evening at the W. H. Hoegee COM
pany at p. m
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14

The All Stars ball team wishes a
game for Sunday afternoon with any
out of town team. Ring Eddie Morse
at the News.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14

Manager Osatti of the All Stars
wishes to hear from the manager OF
the Long Beach team regarding a
small business matter.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14
DRIVES AEROPLANE
IN RECORD FLIGHT

MINEOLA, L. l., Aug. 13.-What Is
said to be a record for cross-country
distance flight for an aeropIane in this
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14
sneed contests postponed

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 13.-The speed
contests of the Federation of American
Motorcyclists opened here this after
noon at the new motor speedway, and
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-14
Blame the Doctor

Blame the Doctor
Rtll-Did you ever try my doctor?
Jill--Oh, yes; don't you remember
when [ was sick such long time =
Yonkers Statesman.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

How Do You Dol The FREE PRESS
greets you another week. Read all itu
columns and advertisements and see
what . lot Of good news it brings you
every week. II not q subscriber to
this paper become one now.
Hon. kalston Talbot, an Inspector
Of Animal Industry Of the Department
of Agriculture at Washington, came
here this Friday morning on official
business. He notified DR.. Freeland, our
Veterinary, to be ready to go with him
on an inspection tour and they started
out early to-day.
Postofices all over the country placed
on sale on Friday the new Lincoln
memorial postage stamps and they
were soon all sold, only limited supply
being sent to each Office. At this of
fee they were all gone Saturday. They
looked like the old kind only with a
picture of Lincoln instead Of someone's
else.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

u. s. Land Office, Colby. Kans.
February Is, 1909.
The Colby land office will close March
81, 1909, and all the records will be
moved to Topeka. There are a large
sumber Of patents in this Office. most
of them we're issued from 1886 to 1900.
As there is always some risk in the
shipment of records, it would be saw
ing both In time and expense to the
present owners Of the lands covered by
these patents to secure the patents
and place them on record. Where the
original patent is lost or destroyed, the
expense Of securing a duplicate from
the general land Office at Washington,
D. c., is about 81, besides it requires
some little time, while there is no ex-
pense to the owner in securing the pa
tent If in this Office.
T. B. HIsKEY, Register.
C. G., EVANS, Receiver.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

Fred Miller Is proving a Rustler in
the Land business. He has done well
the last year, proposes to do better
this year and this week sends east zoo
Of the Hays City and Ellis county SOU
venir books, with the county map at
Tackled, to parties coming west and will
try and get some Of them to come to
Ellis county and locate.
The Free Press is also placing them
in the hands of land agents in Illinois.
Ohio and Indiana to let them see what
Ellis county really is from photographs
not nade-up pictures.
We hope others will keep sending
them. Let's make an effort this spring
TO get settlers here Bear in mind the
nsW edition at this Office contains a
sectional map of the county, fifteen for
only 81 to help the boom.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

s-.sA bill providing more pay for officers
and enlisted men Of The volunteer army
who served in the civil war, was favor
ably reported to the house of represen-
tatives by the committee on military
Affairs. It may not 90 through this
session but may in the next. Fifty
dollars per month is provided for of
ficers after they have reached the age
Of seventy, while privates are to re-
coive $25 per month after that age.
No pay will be allowed If an oficer
or private is now receiving a pension
in excess of the amount authorized.
Neither will any pay be allowed under
the terms Of the bill if the applicant is
employed by the federal government or
by any state or municipality.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20
Vacent u. s. Public Lands.

Where vacant Government land is 10
Gated, with brief descriptions by coun-
ties, and how to get it under Home
stead, Desert, Timber, Coal, Stone,
Oil. Saline and other Federal Laws.
Also information about State Lands in
Texas, with valuable tables and parti-
culars about Irrigation and Reclamation
Work now in progress under the Gov
ernment. Sent to any address for 25c.
(stamps received) ny
The NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington, D. G.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20
The Lurav Herald saws, 4'The puplvi

The Lnray Herald sayss me pupfps
spelling contest was the absorbing 1ra-
ture for most people at the county edn-
cational association last Saturday as
Bunkerhili. Ethel Ostram Of Bunker
hill took first rank. This carries with
it a prize set Of books costing $lo.5s.
This library however dOss not go to the
the winner, but to the school which the
winner, as g member, represents. Miss
Julia Stone of the State Normal at
Hays pronounced the words. The spell
ling was oral and took two hours. Five
pupils cOntestiug were able to spell
every thing in the Official speller and It
took other words to dsWn them.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

Mrs. George Huttie came up from
Hays City Sunday evening to spend 3
few days with friends in this city.
While here Mr. Huttie packed their
household goods and shipyed them to
Salina, where they will make their
home. The Hutties have many warm
friends here who will wish them well
IN 4heir>new home. Oakley Graphic.
Mr.. Huttie has lived here Quite q
while, proved good cA<FeateR' aas
our people regret to zee them isaSe.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

The Lincoln exercises at the Normal
on Monday were quite interesting.
Prof. Beach delivered q short address,
some OF the normal students recited
and appropriate music was rendered.
The model district school children, un-
der the leadership Of Miss Stone, gave
a flag drill and it was we'll done. just
before Lester Wheateroft delivered
''Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg" the
tablet was unveiled and the audience
sang ''America. - AS the program had
not been advertised in the Free Press.
few OF our town people attended, not
knowing when it was to occur.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

Ed F. Madden has gone on trip TO
Old Mexico.
This sad accident is said TO have oc-
urred in Excelsior Springs: Two gen
tlemen named Wood and Stone we're
strolIing down the street when they
passed lady wearing a directOire
gown. Wood turned to Stone. Stsne
turned to Wood and they both turned
to rubber DR.. Kohl and Adkins pre-
mise never to go there again, while
Higgins is expected home right away.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20
Ks Lincoln ExoreiseS.

The G. A. r. Hall was packed ia
OverhOwing last Friday afternoon ia
listen to the Lincoln celebration exer-
cisss, which were very interesting in
every part of the long program. Ths
music was entertaining, the speeches
excellent. the recitations by the schOl-
ars Of the different schools wen done
The band showed its worth by play ring
many fine selections, while it gave an
open air concert on the street after
wards that held the crowd fer a long
time. Marty is a success as . leader.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

At the late teachers examination IN
This county, Lester Wheatcroft one of
the young boys at the Stane Normal.
for fun, took the examination and came
out with a grade that entitled him to a
second grade certificate. But as he is
not old enough and the law only allows
third grade the first year, he could
not accept the honor. Good for the
little country Normal boyi
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

Editor K L Griffith Of Kanopslis is
becoming a ''blarsted land owner. I"
The Wallace county paper says:
"K L. Griffith, editor of the Kanop-
oils Journal, was here Monday looking
after his Wallace county land interest. !"
It also says: ''Earl Kerns and wife
have moved here and will make their
home in Sharon Springs. He is em-
ployed by the railroad.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

Last Tuesday hog buyer from Hays
came out on the river expecting to find
the farmers mapping about PRICES but
when he got here he found the, farmers
up to date in the shape of dailies. tele-
phones and the latest conveniences so
he had'to go back without any swine =
Saline Valley local.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

The Woodston, Rocks county. paper
has this, in speaking of the Dodrill fu-
neral: 1.-THE faculty and students of
the Kansas State Normal, where his
eldest son had been attending school,
sent beautiful flowers as a token of
remembrance.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

Arrangements are being made to
hold 3 farmers institute in Ellis on
February 20. A couple Of the profes-
sors from the Agricultural College at
Manhattan will be present. It is also
the intention of the promoters to have
F. H. Ridgeway Of the Forestry sta
tiOn at Ogallah present and give talk
on trees.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20
Dance aexf NEonday.

Next Monday evening, Feb %, the
Band Boys viii give q social dance in
the G. A R. Hall, to which everybody
is cordially invited. Now let the citi-
zens and ladies' turn out and show their
appreciation of the new band and en-
courage them by your patronage 80
they can buy new music.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

Henry WeetbFook has returned from
his visit to his sister at Lincolnville.
''DolIy Warden" Chocolates at Hark-
ness 22-tf
Work on the new brick building for
the auto factory progresses.
C. W. Miller's Taft and Possum'
picture has made quite hit.
The passenger trains from the west
on Monday were delayed by a freight
wreck near Winona.
A. D Goetchius has sold his 320 acre
farm south of the Reservation to Henry
Leonhardt for $12, 600.
Note the new advertisement of the
Citizens State Bank. Watch for their
various announcements.
N. B. Clouse of the East Saline has
rented bis farm to the Simpson boys
and will move into Hays.
Bear in mind that the most beautiful
post cards in Hays, at reasonable prices
can be seen at the HARKNESS Drug
Store.
Miss Garrow left Friday night to at
tend the wedding at Kansas City of
George Philip, Jr., this Saturday even
ing.
Misses Ethel Sherman and Ruth Nc
Vey left for their homes in Graham
county this Friday evening to visit un-
til Tuesday morning.
Our citizens are getting accustomed
to the stores being closed evenings and
approve of iC and no one tries to do
any trading now after supper.
Our south-side farmers still comment
on the public watering trough not being
fixed 80 they can water their horses
when they bring their wheat to town.
Only two more weeks of this Con-
gress, only two more weeks of the
Roosevelt administration, and then
America commences q new dealin both.
Parties wanting wells, any depth,
can secure our services by addressing
US at Ellis. Kansas, or by leaving word
at the Blue Front Implement house. =
w. J. Helms & Co. f-13
Mrs. Wheatcroft on Wednesday re-
ceiVed the sad news Of the serious i'll
ness of her father at their home in
Lane county and left for there with
the children that afternoon.
A. wedding license was issued this
week to Jacob Zerfus and Miss Mary
Waltz, daughter of W. w. Waits of
Mendoza, the ceremony to take place
tomorrow. Sunday, at che elsarcl
north of Ellis.
It is pleasure to again hear from
our former citizen Gustave Brown,
formerly a farmer over in Pleasant
Hill. The old couple are still doing
nicely in their cozy home in Douglas
county, Kansas.
Rev. A. N. Smith completed his
Evangelical work at Holyrood and
came home to take part in the Lincoln
exercises. But this week he is gone
again dIIO 10 HOAUAu6 Cte@LS SuC1l LtScI-
ings at Ellsworth.
l can not insure your home after it
burns down, at any price. but / can
insure it now, TO-DAY. at low rate. I
will help you protect your home wheth-i
er you have the cash or not The J.
d. SCHAEFER Insurance Agency.
Even the rough land in Ellis county
is becoming more valuable. This week
QuinOn McCarter takes homestead in
6-11-18 and O. w Langstaff takes one
in 2O-12-16 while two contests were
started en- hOmesteaders who are not
living on their rough claims.
Saturday night was great night for
the trip around the world for our
Methodist yonng folks as it proved
nearly all Alaska, Greenland or the
North Pole Sunny Italy, lovely Japan
or South America Chill could
not be located. Try again.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20
: st.t. Nor,a.l q Ye.r. old.

-EmpOria, Kan, Feb. -lG -1Fhe farty-
forth anniversary of the founding Of
the State Normul was celebrated here
Monday. At the exercises Judge L.
B. Kellogg, the first president Of the
school, gave reminiscent talk. There
was a banquet at night.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

The Kanopolis Journal has this: ''Mr
G. w. Lester is travelling for the Yoce-
mento Cement Co ..........-.:.. ''Miss Mary
Ha Eamier came down from Hays Sun
day morning and spent the day with
Mrs. G. w. Lester, returning on the
evening train
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

The Bissing's Restaurant on North
Main street, opposite the depot, is now
open and sOlicits your patronage. The
Restaurant will be open day and night.
BIsanlG 8 RESTAURANT.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

Next MONDAY, Feb. %. veteri-
nary Surgeon and Dentist, who has
treated horses for the u. S. Govern
ment will be here. Don't neglect hav-
ing your animals examined by quail
fed Veterinarian.
DR- A II. PRUETT, D. v. S.
Don't forget the date. See him at
the II. II. KING Drug Store.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20
For sale:

$50 feet Of neat picket fence, nearly
new; One Basket Phaeton with leath-
er cushions, in good repair, cost $1l5
will sell for $25. Inquire at this Office.
17-2tx
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20
House for Sale Cheap.

offer for sale my residence property
on Sheridan Avenue. east of Chestnut.
Will sell at reasonable price, rooms,
2 lots, good cellar, pump, sheds etc.
19-2tx See ANTON DEFINING.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

Some red durOe pigs. months old foE
sale cheap at my farm on Sec 1914 10
southwest Of Reservation. See @ ad-
dress, Ed Klaus, Hays p. O 1sltx
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20
Eye and Ear Sur6eOn

DR.. N. Jay Brown, the Salina eye
and ear specialist will be at the Bruins
wick Hotel, Monday, Feb. Is, 1909.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20
Cow for safe.

A good COW, easy mixer and keeper,
perfectly gentle, gives rich milk. will
be fresh very soon is for sale. Inquire
a. the FREE PRESS Office.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

Herbert Chittenden last week sold to
the P. w. Elevator 1O46 bushels of his
fine wheat, receiving $1.O2 bushel for
So lb. wheat, or $1367 for the bunch,
As is his custom, he weighed each load
on the city scales to encourage the old
weiga-master, and he was sur y graft
fled at making the settlement on the
whole sixteen loads to find only q diff
ference of six pounds between the
weights, convincing him that he had
received fair weight in the deal No
wonder farmers feel eOntented in Ellis
county when they can carry home over
a thousand dollars for only sixteen
common loads of wheat.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20
A. ~. Nc KIE
rhE EAYS TAiLOR

Prof. Haas has been sick this week
and unable to attend school. = Sharon
Springs Times.
Warren Robinson, who has been con-
fined to his room for several weeks on
account of sickness. is out again. La
Crasse Chieftain.
Jacob Middlemier, who formerly
lived here and is now living out il
Montana, was here this week visiting
friends.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20
Baptist Church.
A. E. GOODMAN, Paste

A. 2. GOODMAN, PASTOR.
On account Of the storm last Sunday
the Pastor will give the sermon an
nounced for that time on next Sunday
evening: Genuine Americanism as
Illustrated in the lives OF Washington
and Lincoln.
Other services as usual.
''Exalt ye Jehovah our God and wOF-
ship at His holy hill. -
Methodist Services
Tomorrow Sunday Rev. j. W..
Bates of Ellsworth will hold services
in the Methodist church, Rev. Smith
being absent. All are invited to at;
tend.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-02-20

!. The Auditorium room Of The Bruins
wick Hotel has been nicely atted up as
q church roOm, and Sanday evenings
Rev. Benson Of EliaVorth VII be here
to hold Episcopal services, to which ell
are cordially invited
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-13
Ogden Briefs.

Licenses to marry were issued by the
county clerk yesterday to Charles T. Rob
arsOn Of Opal, Wyo.. and Emma Herself
Ter OF Evanston, WyO.; and George E
Williams Of Ogden and Hattie F Brown
Of Exeter, Neb.
Water mains burst in three different
parts of the city on Sunday caused bv the
breaking Of a reducer, sending the pres
sure up from 90 pounds to 10. The water
works department had a lively day Of It
recovering control Of their system
Work was started yesterday morning
by the Ogden Rapid Transit on the double
tracking of Seventeenth street from
Washington avenue to the fair grounds.
This Is the line that is to be extended to
Plain City.
James J. smyth filed suit in the district
court yesterday against the George A.
Lowe company. Mr.. Smyth sets forth
in his complaint that he was in business
in Ogden in a place belonging to the de
PENDANT; that on March 10, 1909 the de-
Guiding tools and machinery valued at
SS62.60, and other merchandise valued at
Sl2416. He asks d Judgment for the total
amount of S15S736
Mr.. and Mrs. George P. McCabe and
children are visiting at the home of Mrs.
MCCabes parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Fitzgerald, in this city. Mr.. McCabe,
who is solicitor for the law department
of the general land office in Washington,
D. c., IS on his way to the coast. He will
return in a week or ten days, and accom-
pany his family to Catalina Island, where
they will spend the summer. They will
be accompanied by Mrs. Fitzgerald and
Miss Katheryn NJ. Fitzgerald
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-13
TAX LEVY IN WEBER COUNTY
DweIIers in City VIII Pay S5 Mills
and Country Property Owners
% Mills.

The board Of county commissioners de-
cided upon tax levy for Weber county
for the ensuing year. The general tax
levy will be mills, the same as last year.
but the distribution will be somewhat diff
ferent Five mills are intended for gen
eral county purposes, one mill for the
maintenance of the INDECENT poor three
tenths of a mill for the interest on bonds,
and one and seven-tenths for county
schools. The district school tax for the
Weber district will be 7 mills Of this
526 is for maintenance, II for interest on
bonds, Is for school sites and buildings
and Z for sinking fund. The Ogden City
school tax is fixed at mills, or one-haIf
mill higher than last year. This is made
necessary to pay the interest on the high
school bonds. This mills is distributed
as follows. 645 for maintenance, Z for
interest on bonds, Is for school sites and
buildings, .35 for sinking fund.
In addition to the above a 4-mill tax
was levied on all sheep and goats in the
county to provide a bounty fund. This
tax was mills last year. Under the law
enacted by the last legislature q tax Of 2
mills is also levied on all horses and cattle
in the county outside the incorporated
towns. The proceeds Of this tax will also
be used in the payment Of bounties on
wild animals.
The assessed valuation Of the property
in the city is 81 991 ,06S; that Of the county
outside of ogden City is $5,130,3O6. The
total tax levy i'm the city is 80 mills on
the dollar: that in the county outside is
% mills. The city Of Huntsville has made
a levy Of 16 mills, so that the total levy
in that city will be SO mills on the dollar.
In addition to providing for the tax levy.
the commissioners let number of print
ing contracts to five different bidders.
They also let a contract to Jacob Vans
gard for the sprinkling Of Ogden canyon
al 800 a month