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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

The Denver POST is now having the
fun and row full of Libel suit ST arted
by member of the Legislature for
articles about his public, official work,
but it has fully developed in the trial
that man in private business or re-
tired life is berond public comment hut
when he enters public life and is in the
paw of the county, state or nation and
is paid out of the taxes paid by the
people in general he then is a servant
Of the people, his public actions are
open to approval or disapproval by the
institution, with hundreds or thousands
of readers, that newspaper naturally
learns much that general public never
hears or knows of and it is the prive-
lege and duty of newspaper to COM
mend or show up the public acts that
are detrimental to any community or
public AFFAIR.", and such official has no
cause of complaint and if he cant stand
public criticism he should remain as a
private citizen. (Exchange)
The jury on Monday bringing in a
verdict for the newspaper, the Judge
instructing that newspaper was not
private affair but represented the
people, their subscriptions making them
part owners, and it was the privilege,
in fact duty to tell those readers of
all acta of the paid servants of the
people that might be detrimental to the
welfare of all the people so that pub
lie sentiment might cause fetterme Mt
of the matters mentioned by the paper.
The official was charging snd draw
ing pay from the state for his railroad
trips yet he and his friends wei rid-
ing on railroad passes received for IA
vors shown as a public official
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
SABBATH SCHOOL INSTITUTE.
at Presbyterian Church, Hays,


Monday, Nov. 7th, p. N.
A rare oppoY tunity for Christian work
ers Of all denominations Co hear inspir-
ing addresses by well known leaders in
Sabbath school work will be given the
people of Ellis county on Monday. Nov
TIN from 2 to O'Clock and at 7:30 p. m
The afternoon session will be edoca-
tional in character. The evening will
be given to short platform addresses
on popular subjects. The speakers ART
well known leaders IN Sabbath schoo.
work. Every one who is interested in
this work should hear every part OF
his Tentative Program.
/ ''Some Mistakes I have seen IN Sun
day school work..
'Sabbath-school work in the North
West.''
Elements that win In Sabbath
school work.
by Rev. s. r. Ferguson. D. D. Cedar
Rapids. Iowa
How We got cur English Bible. %
sRepor Is from the Firing Line
kev. A. J Gregg. Oakley, Kss-
Applied Physiology ia Home ard Sar
day-schOol. The SEaadard Sunday
school, II years among the moun.
ealneer" hy Rexs G. Hnmb'e, A. D. o1
Chleages 1l[nota.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

The ''free Prees'H has no remorse
In ''cAllipg a spade a spade" or "'an
angel an angel. Last week we We
~ plainly said ''the play Brown from
Missouri was fraud, and people said
ooh! You'll get no more tickets to OF
advers OF plays in the Hsll'. But we
note that ihe Ellis paper says Of the
play obtaining money under false pre-
lenses, and the Oakley paper says of
its FRAUD. In fact the managers Of
public Halls are benefited by such plain
talk. What they receive in rent is We
ry much less than the patronage Il ey
lose later by patrons who fear gettirR
at1ng again.
And IL newspapers would be more in
dependent, stop crawling for those who
use them for private gain, putting the
words in an editor'r mouth as original,
their articles would carry more weight
and be appreciated.
Some editors publish medicine ad-
yer: my son has suffered wears Off
when the truth is the Editor has no
son, never had any. And during
this campaign papers sll over the state
have published as editorials the mani
fold stuff sent out by the paid hirelings
at Topeka of the political parties that
are mere rot and cut no fienre with
intelligent voters. Let an EDITOR be
man, not anyone's putty. -
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

The home of Mrs. Frank King was
the scene of much merriment Monday
night when the Royal Neighbnrs Lodge
were entertained by ''the ghosts -
The rooms were appropriately decOra-
ted for TIE occasion az well as the
guests and it was hard TO distinguish
the 'Neighbors" with heir curious
costumes by candie-lighf About 25
we're present to enjoy the contests,
games and refreshments and :. most
delightful evening was spent with the
ghosts.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

Choice wheat only brought "a cents
here on Wednesday.
It has been cold all the week and
fires have proved comfortable.
| Cards are out announcing the mar
ri'ge at HOxie of Miss Pansy Wilson,
former Normal student to Floyd n.
Worener of Kipp, Kansas
Election is next Tuesday. Here in
Hays only those who have registered
can vote. TIE registra' ion books show
In 1st ward 125 2nd 157
Sd 169 Total 44O
At the Teacher $ examination here
last Saturday only th.ee teachers at
tsrded, Sister OF the Gorham school.
lady from Phillips county and Miss
Bebee of the Ellis PublIc scto and all
passed.
Hallo'ee passed off quietly here and
little damage done and few pranks cut
up. Some boys pulled over and broke
some of the sewer pipe, which was but
cussedness for which they should be
we'll punished.
DR.. Pa terson and his wife of Thorn
as county were here Wednesday visit
ing old friends and seeirg the city,
riding from out there OH a tandem sea-
ted motor bicycle, making the trip at
25 mile an hour rate, the roads being
perfectly grand.
Having finished Wilson avenue, the
south street of the sewer district. from
Adkins to the electric light plant, the
big ditcher went to the east end and
started west again. In laying the pipe
they start each time from the main one
on the east side of town.
Word comes of the death at her
home in Anthony, Kansas of Mrs w.
j. Hartley. daughter Of Rev. Henry
Mock, who lived on the Saline where
Altba was born in 1856, and married
IN Harper county. She leaves hus-
band and four small children, one but
a week old baby.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

Margaret D Paul, the Reader and
Imrersonator OF Cornell College has
be IN secured for an evenings enter
tainment by the Presbyterian Chris.
tian Endeavor Society, to be given in
the G. A R hail Friday evening, Nov
18th. Mi Paul has been successful IN
pleesiag her audiences, as shown by
her many tes imonials Miss Paul rem
ders selections in humor, in pathos and
in dialect, selections not only chosen
for their entertaining qualities but FOR
their purity and refinement. The ex-
celIent talent Of the Endeaver Society
Of the Preshv tel rian church will furnish
the music Il is hoped our citizens will
help the society by securing tickets
4, d attending The entertainments
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

Mrs DR.. Marty has the pleasure of a
visit by her father and mother.
DR. Martyrs have moved to the Sach
residence on west Crawford avenue at
Ash street with phone No. 333
Vernon Baker, the Great BendPrinter,
one of the workman on tAe sewer dig
ging, left for. Wichita and other work
Sunday night,
Cha rffe Suvder of. Ellis is here this
week helping Griffith get opt the bal
lots as the Republican and, Headlight
are getting them opt. the News ana
Free Press having got out the Primary
il -ilots.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

There is going to be more indepen-
dent. less party voting next Tuesday
In this county thsn ever before on the
county ticket. Voters know the men
who are running for Office. They all
know how to mark their ticket without
help and feel sure a majority will
vote for me for SHERIFF and If I
am elected pledge you that nv wife
and myself will perform the duties sat-
isfaetory to all taxpayers. / would
like your vote to give me trial
AL d. ROBINSON
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

Saturday morning fast mail train GO
ing west was over an hour late and Il
passed this depot at 90 mile rate and
threw out much mail matter. one sack
Of papers and packages being sucked
under the train and torn all to pieces
and contents mostly destroyed. This
IS common Occurance along the road
but our city council can prevent it at
this depotby passing an ordinance pro-
hibiting the running of trains inside the
limits at over 15 mile an hour rate
under $25 penalty. notify the compa
ny and there will be no more tearing
up sacks at Hays.
1t is no desire Of our people to both
er the fast train but to save the loss
of the U. S. nail.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

The Lecture Course OF Ellis opened
Monday evening before an appreciated
audience in their opera house quite a
party from Hays going up on the even
ing train and coming back at II.
1t was the Otterbein Male Quartette,
four young men with elegant voices,
one a beautiful whistler, a pianist
and all bell-ringers. It was fine and
continually greeted with applause.
Ellis has 8 entertainments for 81 OC
single admission IS cts. reserved soc.
WaKeeney has the course and charge
but 1,7s admission 35 and so cents as
they use the Court house, no hall rent
and the county paying for liRhts and
heat.
The next entertainment will be Hal
Merton, the famous Ma gician, enter
tainer and ventTiloq0ist on Friday,
Nov. 18th. Reserved seats so cents.
Train goes 7:25. Returns at II
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

rne TIlioCsOn DaE0er s1.Op have ad-
ded very neat sAse polishing chair TO
their patrons pleasure.
The people Of Ellsworth have joined
together and have hired aa Ohio party
to bore a hole in the ground in their
town 1900 feet deep to what there is
under their toxin.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
The Cove City Gazette says:

The Cove City Gazette says:
ed Rea. the Republican nominee
for Judge Of this district, was IN at
tendance at court here this week. Mr..
Rea has attended nearly every term of
conrt that has been held in this county
in the last 20 years. He has, as the
Court reporter and lawyer been con-
nected with the litigation Of this ois-
trict all that time When il comes to
fsmilis rity with the actual practice Of
law, and administration OF justice, we,
and all who know Mr.. Res, feel that
his experience has deem such that he
would make a safe. economical ans
impartial Judge. N.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

1t looks as if our former Ellis county
girl Miss Ida Altman, is still ''eating
that lunch" she put up before going
away, as Press dispatches tell that ran
away six weeks ago a. d never heard
from since snd several detective, bu=
reaus: hired by her father, are still
hunting for her as she is only Is.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
Notice:

Order your trees now for spring
planting. j. C. Westbrook is still
taIxing orders for all kinds Of nursery
stock. We have fine lot Of shade
trees 10 select from. such ss CarOlina
POplars, Soft Maple. Elm, Ash, Catal-
pa etc Also All kinds OF fruit trees,
shrubs Of the very best. See me at
my shop, on let me know and viii
eaH.
:. C. WEsTBROoK- Aonsr.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

Remember that j. r. CHITTENDEN
is a candidate fo- County Treasurer
and if the farmers of this county want
to put a farmer in that Office they can
do 90 by giving him their vote at the
election next Tuesday He has always
been a farmer ON the farm, vet he is
a good accountant and penman and IL
fully competent to run the Office, if
elected aud solicits your vote. S.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
Land for Sale-very Cheap.

offer for sale the go acres in sec
tiOn Is, town Is, range Is in Smokey
Hill township, 4 miles SW of AntonIna
acres in erOp. House. barn. farm al
fenced with wires. VIII sell on rea-
e0nable price and terms. For particu-
aars see or address this Office Or
GeEbaE1s Unreias aEss "a
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
BID StoHe Kor Sale

We tffer for sale very cheap No.
l9 Beckwith Round Oak with excen-
tion top. In first class condition andl
an excellent heater Fine for hall o.
schcoi room See or write
W. A SMITH. Hays.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

dSlIU
Hello !
Yes, this IS he J. NJ. Schaefl
Insurance Agency
YeF, this is j. M Sckaefer.
Yes, we insure buil5i. gs and conteni
against Fire, Tornado and Hal
Y>s, we write the most lioersl 30
icies IN icomDanies that are geo
all of the time, and pav losas
as soon ~ adjusted without di1
count
Yes, we insure buildings as aoon q
material is OF the ground.
o +! you GOV this is the place 20
are lookIr g for---of course it
every body -......-.............
Yes. vou are all right If Won insur
with us. we do not mlsrepresenl
Yes, know that fine dwelling so
are building, ---.-.-- yes, -,...~-yef
yes.
Yes, / will insrect the property en
To6cies will go into effect to-d&
noon. Thank you.
When in need of other Iusursnce
please call on or phone as.
We makeinsurance a special fea
ture of our business and use Cd
utmost diligence to protect you
interests.
The J. M. SCHAEFER
Insurance Agency.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
RhOtO6raRhS.

] have NV gallery now in the Wheat
croft gallery near the Philip store and
luniata street and will take photos at
reasonable prices and guarantee sat-
isfactory work. Postcards. cabinets
or view-wOFk is desired. All kinds of
work furnished as ordered. Come see
my work. F. C. MYER.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
SECRETARY

Gassman wants it to look neat in
front of his shop, so Monday morning
Ook the hoe and broom and cleaned up
she papers and trash that had accumu-
lated over Sunday in the street at his
place Others should do so.
Tillotson also got the fever. SO did
Geo. Zeigler and they cleaned up that
block nicely.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
4 BOX SQCIM on SOUIE SMOKE

A box social will be held at the Riv-
erside School house, District No. 30.
on Friday evening, Nov. 18th, 70 which
NIL are cordially invited Proceeds for
school Christmas celebration
Grace Copeland. Teacher,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

House & 5 lots for sale cheap.
A good location, good two rooms cot
tsQe, water, fenced, and for less than
$500. Good for some farmer wanting
TO send his children to school. FREESE
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

A U. S. Land Office inspector was
here Tuesday taking dispositions in q
case to cancel patent obtained by
Helen J. Schmidt down in the Smokey
Gold fields seven years ago. claimed by
false testimony in proving up. /. T.
Purcell vas the attorney for the de-
fense. The hearing was before the
Probate Judge in his office.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

Let me say to the Voters of Ellis
serve you honestly, faithfully and eco
nornicallv when you trusted me with an
office. And I should feel pleased "a
have vour vote next Tuesday for Coun-
ty TREASURER ara during my term
you will again find me as trustworth5
and at your service as before.
PHILIP JACOBS.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

w. A. CAMPBELL has made his
canvas for Probate Judge ard feels
much encoura 0eJl but would be pleased
to also have your vote next Tuesday.
pledp ing all careful attention tU the du-
ties of the office. if elected, md to he
a county official you will be satisfied
with during his term.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
CHICKEN PIE SUPPER

The Baptist Ladies Aid Society.~ i'll
give chicken pie supper at the home
Of Mrs w. A Smith on east Normal
avenue next THURSDAY evening be-
ginning at $50. Everybody is cor
daily invited.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

Trinity Lutheran church will hold its
annual congregational meeting next
Sunday at II A. n. Some important
business is to be transacted and all
members and friends ought to be
present.
SECRETARY.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
UISNT sOcin At GOOD NOPE

There will be Basket Social at the
Good Hope school house, District a.
north Smokey Hill township. on Friday
evening. Nov. 11th, to which every
body is cordially invited.
Katie Joslin, Pearl Joslin,
Touis ChristianeOn
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
usaud HOuse to Rent.

A customer offers for rent 2 room
ed furnished house nice for Nc nal
students.
We also offer for rent good rooms
for ffices. Also two roomed house in
center of town See FREESE.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

SOrn GathererS Wanted
have 175 acres Of corn want gath
cred. See me at my farm west Of
town, phone or write me.
George e. Palmer. Hays.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

We gladly note that the Sohoenthall
er family will pull together and wheI
they leave the Reservation farm viI1
move to their farm north Of town and
continue their milk-wagon route.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
A map of Hays City

l have on hand q supply of maps
Of Hays City ard all its Additions.
Blue Print on Liren Price 81 90.
Call early as the number is limited.
H. w. Oshant,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
Episcopal Services

EplSCOpdI SERVICES
The Episcopelians will hold their ser.
vices this Sunday in their new church
to which all are cordially invited.
Communion at z sm
Sunday school at 10 a m.
Preaching at Ii am
Evening service at 7:30 p. m.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
Sewing Wanted

| would he pleased to do sewing at
home on Eaet JuDiata street corner OF
Pine street. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Mrs. D. A. HENRY
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
n DOG Lost.

A white and brown spotted Bird
Dog, about a year old, strayed from
Hays. The finder will be rewarded on
sending word to A. W. NOBLE,
Hays, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
Eve and Ear Suraeon

DR.. ID. Jay Brown, the Salina eye
and ear specialist will be at the Bruins
wick Hotel. MONDAY. NOV 7th;
At WAKEENEY, Tuesday. NOV. 8;
At ELLIS Wednesday NOV. 9th ;
At Russell Thursday. NOV. 10th.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
Mrs. Paul has returned home from
her extended visit to Yocemento.

her extended visit to Yocemento.
Pension vouchers this week went to
the new pension agent, farmer Smith,
Fred Andrews and Dave LaShelle
last Saturday
William Shrenkler was here last week
visiting friends and is now located at
Freeport, Illinois.
Election notices and JOB work cuts
down our local reading this week, but
now the campaign is over.
The Methodist church have used the
big piles Cf dirt to grade around their
cnurch and it looks real neat.
Martin Strohmier is building a new
residence on his lots in the southeast
part of the town.
James Hughes and family have NOV
ed to central Kansas and will go on
farm. We regret to see them go.
Ed Whitten,. an old man and hume
steader in the southwest part of the
county died there suddenly this week.
Miss Emma daughter of Ed Wasson
of the Saline valley, was married last
week to Fred YoxaN Of Rocks cour ty
We have received orr new samples
Of engraved visiting cards, and invita-
tions and he ladies are invited to call
and see them.
Mrs. Maggie Keough of Russell Co..
who bought the Klopt house on Nor
NAL avenue. was here this week and
took possession Of her new home.
Have you seen the Electric
Light Co.'S display in McKie's
Tailor shop. Call and inspect
these lamps and shades. Prices
right.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

happiness and S0rFo&.
There is something more awful In
happiness than in sorrow.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

The county teachers association meet
at Victoria this Saturday afternoon ana
q large attendance is expected.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05
MoUina Picture Show

every night at the G, A. r Hall
3reels Of pictures every show. Only |
cents admission. Satisfaction guaranteed.
1st show 7:45 End show $3.50
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

Ferritts Wanted,
Good Rat catchers. Tame OF Wild.
Price muat be reasonable. Address
Il f. RIOHguesr.
At this ofBce. or AaTs. Kas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

House andLOES for Sale.
1 offer for sale close to town a house
and four lots only $4,000
See FREESE. or Geo. GrinnelI.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

The Clark boys ''on the Plantation
are now enjoying a little auto.
/ Rev. Goodman and family left for
Minneapolis, Kansas, where they will
| locate.
Up at the home OF George ]. Bas-
gall his wife, formerly Miss Kippee,
has presented him great big boy.
Elmer Solomon has bought the N "
quarter of section 22--14 30 south OF
Ellis and adjoining his other farm.
Mrs Herman Roenfe'dt and baby left
on Saturday "rornipg for their Kansas
City bone after plee SAINT visit here.
Fred Oshant was home over Sunday
to enjoy his birthday 0nd returned on
Monday night to his school work at
the Agri cultural college.
The papers announce the coming of
4 big baby boy to the home of Charlie
eager, formerly of Hays AID at Ober
lin in rorthwest Kansas.
Mrs. Freda Schwailer Trink le end
children left for home at LaCyRne on
Saturday morning her mother ans Miss
Lizzie accompanying her on visit
W A Campbell, the Probate Judge
candidate desires US to say
to the voters that he has been unable
to meet sll of them bnt that most of
YOU know him as a farmer and he will
appreciate your votes on election day
In answer to so many inquiries we
have lost JUST ONE subscriber dur
ing the past month (and we bet he has
read this weeks paper some one efsa
IL taking) (costs only cents week.
and we have added NINE new ones.
more than enough old ones paid up to
help US live. Thanks.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

Choice Alfalfa for Sale
baIed or loose, at reasonable price.
See or address
LINCOLN WARD, Hays.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-11-05

PHILIP JACOBS.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-04

several os
summarlxIna n
Ths
we bad
Asked
automatically
Weather Man Job had little
Promptly will
mighty chorus o. factory and locomotive the
All exhibits will that
section indiana Ohio
traction trains rigs Of de-
seriptIon automobiles Esr
beautifully hard
little enhne
Hppodrome
Wilt among popular Festival
will live stock entered
psmums. will
show 10 being this
Woodmen Lodge members from all
exhibitions the various drill Head Consul Talbot
afternoon the South Tenth street park
going will be crowds
on enjoy Richmonds hospitality
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-04
BIG STEAMER SUNK BANDIT PLANS RAID
Outlaw SWears His Vengeance
As Result of an Attack
Made on His Family.
POSSE SURROUNDING HIM
american News service.)


Winter. Wis.,. Oct. with his
daughter dying ~ the result of being
shot in the back. and with one Of his
sons wounded and . prisoner here.
John F. Deitz. the outlaw Of Cameron
dam. IL expected to raid the city to-
day for revenge on members Of his
family.
--Defts had been dsuerted By all HIS
former friends. He is accused Of
shooting . man here on election day.
He ned outside the city and declared
he would raid the town and slay all
his enemies. Today he was partly
surrounded In his cabin by q posse
which II sworn to kill him.
Despite their dislike of Deitz. citi-
Gems Of Winter threaten to make trou-
BILE for Sheriff Madden and the county
attorney.
Deits's daughter was brutally load.
ed on q cot and bundled into q bag.
gage car yesterday and taken out of
the city.