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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21

Attorney Saum Of Kansas city wal
here on business.
Who found the overcoat near Nun
jOEf
DR.. Jameson returned Monday from
his trip east
Have your fortune told by the Gipsy
Queen at the s, 8. s. S.
George Spencer was here Monday at
work at his trade.
Lots of emigrant wagons are now 20
ing thFo' both ways.
R. W. Battin of west Logan county
is here visiting his children.
Kirby has returned4 from his Kansas
city trip with Felton's horses.
Have you seen George? +?
Well watch for him at the Sircus.
Mrs. S. h GugIer of Woodbine,
Kansas. is here visiting her sister. Mrs
Frank Field.
C. W. Howard snd wife have been
enjoying q vipit with his sister at the
Gatewood rancho on the Smokey.
S L. BowIby came in Sunday from
his trip in western Kansas where he
had been buying cattle.
Now is the time to buy nice
hat at a big reduction
At Miss Deane'a,
SET SEEI
The snake cbarmer with the great boa
constructor brought by Cork from the
North Pole at the Civic circus.
viii Solomon has returned from his
trip to z. G, where be sold bunch
cattle He reports that our cid set
tier. Herman Sessin, is doing nicely
IN Topeka.
Hard coal Burner wanted
A subscriber wants TO buy g hard
coal base burner Who has a second
band ore for sale? Send us word
Hay Tor Sale
A subscriber has q few ton OF nice
hav fcr saie. VIII deliver IN town as
desired. Who wants It? Send Us word.
Editor Dreiling is now IN full char0e
Of the NEWS, MIR. Clark having resign
ed to accept position with the Collier
Publishing company
A new crossing is beirg made cross
the railroad track az Elm street that
wiz shorten tSe hsulfor MT. Baker Of
the sand for the pew Eerual building.
Barn for Rent.
We have good barn in the heart of
town to rent cheap. See Freese
GASSMAN'S Shoe Hospital has the
machinery TO meet your demands for
first class shoe repaiEin9. We have
the Corn Cuve that viii do the business
Come make us prove It. We are here
70 please you. Phone $50 We call and
deliver shoes.
The soft rOek fe- the new Norma
building rs being b"fuied from the saeE
9ualF'es les west of town, and the
sS' Baker is pumping from the creel
bottom west Of the railroad bridge.
Shoe Repairing
For the cheapest and best consul
your Shoe troubles TO Gassmsn'e Sho'
Hospital. Phone $50. We call and de
liver shoes. Read about our Corn cur'
as we certainly have it.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21

At the Presby teTian church tie Sun
daF school has outRroEn the prFssn+
quarters and the Brunswick ADnex has
bees secured for the Primary depart
mezt Miss Trcth and Mrs. Bell have
worked faithfully IN building up the
work. Miss AgneW, who had charge
Of the primary work at Wichita viii
add her services to make q Thoroughly
modern Primary department Charts,
maDs snd little red chsirs viii help TO
mske the Sunday scnool room sItrsc-
tive - the children
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21

We forgot TO note In our Minstrel
al Iticle the splendid 500 by John A.
Watts Of ''Sijver Threads Among the
Gold''. which was grand and heartily
applauded- He has been with the com
pany years, sang here years ago and
Is still in fine voice.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
LIPPERT - RAFEHAEE

On Wednesday evening at the home OF
the bride in Rush county, Miss Nav
Lippert was married to Henry Have
mann Of this city, Misz Reemsnyder,
daughter Of Mrs. Allie ReeDsnyder.
playing the wedding march. Several
went over from here TO attend. Their
cozy new home On west 2nd street is
nearly completed.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21

SOFsefaLre. an the represen
tative Of the SPIRELLA Corset, 50
wen known n this city for its eeDfert
and style aad II any Of the ladies' de-
sire one or want 70 see q sample win
gladly call at their home and exhibit
and take measure II they VIII phone
Aiss RowIison. Ha7s phone No. rs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
Creamery station

We are now nicely located and arran-
ged on South Chestnut street to re-
ceive ard ship your cream and guaran-
tee an honest test and quick pay and
solicit your patronage. Try as.
GASSMAN'S.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21

Pid yeu ever hear of anybody kick
ing on Cur loss adjustments? Close
personal application to every detail of
insurance writing, backed by the best
Companies in the Wp2N, has enabled
as to give everybody, everywhere and
at all times A SQUARE DEAL.
The J. Il. Schaefer Loan & Ins. Ag'cy
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
Teachers Examination

A public examination for applicants
| for Tescher's certificates viii be held
/ at Hsys, at the Court House, on
Friday and Saturday, Oct. u and 18th
1911. ANTHONY KUHN,
1 County Superintendent
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
Hot and Cold Baths

with abundance Of hot and cold water,
to our Barber shop, for general use at
reasonable charge.
South Side Barber Shop
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
Boarders wanted.

We have room for q few roomers,
with board, at 81 week, at our home
on east Juniata street.
Mrs. C. H. MORGAN
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
Lots for Sale
Women Help Wanted.

One woman Cook. wages s. week,
One girl for general b0usework at
81 week. Come at onee oF address
B. PENNY, American Hotel,
Wskeeney, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
|heHays drug stORE

A Kansas City paper tells that Mrs
Simon Hotz is now living on Olive ST.
il Z. c., and Frank is editor Of 2
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
wing Wanted.

Sewing Wanted.
Drees making and all kinds OF sewing.
Mending, cleaning and pressing oi
Mems clothing q speciality.
Phone 3S2 or see
Mrs. FRANK REED
Corner BYosdwsy & S. Broadway.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
Girls Coat for sale. SIS for IS

We have a nearly new cost for
young LADY Of Ia for eaIe cheap. 4 SIS
coat for S5. Sold for want Of use.
Call at this Office.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
Doctor'a Removal Card

We desire to snnounce that we have
transferred our cffices from St Antbo-
nv's Hospital 20 our rev quarters
above the HaYs City Drug store on
South Chestnut street, Where we can
be reached By call daY or night for city
or country service. Telephone offiee
$50. Reeiderce pbOre DR.. Hemm 90,
DR.. Jsmison No. 349.
Dr.. Hezm Dr.. Jamison
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
Hays

Prof's TenEyck, Cunningham and
Helstead Of our Experiment Station
were at Colorado Springs this week
attending the National Dry Fsrming
congress.
Gassman's Shoe Hospital
repairs your shoes while yOu wait,
Phone No. S5o-we will call & deliver.
We have the Corn Cure that Cures.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
Sefurday HFterzooa club

S8GQEa8y AftSFz Ooa G1UD
PRoGRAK
October =.
Hostess Hrs. J. q. Beach
Collect
oIyEsy, Bosks X and z
His Nasato.h
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21

The bridge on east Juniata street is
completed and be great improvement
and convenience to travel FROM the
east side Of the county.
'%Fhe Girl & the Gawk'', which is to
be at the GAR hall on Tuesday, Oct.
S1st is q thoroughly Human play of
vital and absorbing interest, full of q
quick sense; depth of character and
ready hYncr; no killing, no mortgage
on the farm; no blood-an6-thunder de-
Ptetsd in the play. CIT your tickets
at Ktng's and enjoy a good play.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
mmwHEHY esEefs.

NctIcs = hereby given that viii not
traeted BY my wife, Hrs. Janet Seelye
from and after this date.
HeCraeken Kas. p. o. Sept. ., 1911
ALVIN SEELYE
1ek uuk. sent 81. 1911 e
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
81. MORGAN
Roems for Rent.

We have same good rooms for rent.
In the Ryan block opposite the depot.
Good for oaieesor students. See Frsese
oe Hrs. WA. RYAN,
Phone No. g.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21

We cannot insure you against Fire
in the other world, but we can insure
nies doing business on this earth.
J. d. Scbaeffer L. & Ins. Agency
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21

The work has commenced on the foun
dation af the new ice plant and soon
the parties will be here to install the
machinery and making ice by Christ
mas. The new officers are J. F. Jor-
dan as president. C. A.EHarkness vice
pres. w. ]. Jordan secretary. Clsr-
ence Loreditsch treasurer.
The coming OF the EGGPLANT means g
day service for electricity = for5 those
who Vant.it.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
The Hays Drug Store
Means
The PEOPLES DRUG STORE
Means

lhe stocked with everything needed In ne
and everything the pures and best We carry full line of
Drugs and Drug Sundes school supplies smokers supplies
PRESCRIPTION vhic
will be gsandac conpoundng
famous Bockhagen Brus Is to the
and
and Bronchial Troubles cents package
Try US aud be convinced Our motto-Treat others as
You would have them treat You.
Drs. Hemm and emisons Offices up the
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
Money to Loan

Money 70 Loan
on farm property and paid as quick
as papers signed C. ". MILLER
Lots for Sale
Two big lets, 5oX125, On one Of the
best streets OF the city, citv water and
trees, for eaIe cheap. FREESE
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1911-10-21
Shoe Repairing

your Shoe troubles to Gassman's Sho'
Hospital. Phone $50. We call and de
liver shoes. Read about our Corn cur'
as we certainly have it.
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LET puk. Sept So, 1911 e
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Loan & ms Agency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15
TALE OF A STUFFED CAT.

looking bulldog one ever saw in Toyland. His eyes gleamed fiercely. his tail stuck straight out. what there was of it. Had 1t been longer it would have stuck out straighter, I guess, and been more dan gerous. And one of his ears stood up while the other bent forward, as If listen ing to catch the sound of a cats paw. l stood very still for quite a while won- dering what would happen. There. close to the bulldog, stood a very wild tiger. l never had liked the tiger, seeing that 1t belonged to my species and was much larger, fercer and stronger than I. So I had always let that kinsman of mine alone. Also, I had never cultivated the acquaintance of the giraffe, for I feared that he might take me into his mouth and lift me to the top of the nursery and then let me drop, go splash on the floor. As for the toy mouse, had ig- nored the thing entirely. for it was not quick or even wild.
 Well, wondered what that bulldog would do when he caught the eye of the tiger full upon him. I expected to see some excitement then, sure. But to my disgust he didn't even bark. He looked directly into the tigers face. Then he tumbled over and all four feet stuck stif1y into the air. Well, If am only a stuffed cat covered with black woolen cloth. I laughed till my whiskers shook as though a wind were blowing against them. But the Czar of the nursery didn't even smile. He stopped down and picked up the bulldog, saying: ''one of your legs is too short-or two crooked, I'll have to fix it. Then he set to work pulling and strengthening one of the dogs hind legs This gave me some con solation. I knew that that bulldog could never be a great fighter if one of his legs was out of whack. If any difference of opinion came between him and me, would know on which side to attack him. I'd rush at him on the long-legged side and push him over.
 Well, the Czar tried the bulldog again; set him down very carefully on the floor. right In front of me. And the horrid creature glared right into my eyes and I am sure he snarled. I fuzzed my tail and said "Spat, spat!" right at him. But he never budged an inch. There he stood, wobbling a bit on that uncertain leg. The tiger again cast one of his wild eyes on him and over again went that bulldog. It was plain that he would never be able to stand on his own legs, so Jack, the Czar, grabbed him up, chucked him into the box, went down the banister with the box under his arm and called out to his mother below stairs: Mamma, I bought a toy dog today from Toney Pikes shop, and he won't stand up. I'm going to take him back and get my money refunded. I'd rather have some marbles than the dog, anyway"
 And since then no dog has ever entered the nursery. And I find life rather dull here. especially of nights, when, true to my cat nature. I should be out in the cold world yawling on a back fence or sitting In dark cellar at a mouse hole, watching for game. An, the life of a stuffed, woolen-cloth covered toy cat has nothing to commend 1t I can tell you chill dren.
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was as plain as a tiny Quakeress. Her face was serious. and she paid close at tention to her lessons and would not whisper when teachers back was turned as many of the girls did.
 At recess, the weather being cold Ma tina knew she must not remain out in the snow many minutes together, and kept running away from the game of snowball to warm her hands and feet over the register in the schoolhouse hall
 And so the week went by, Matina making friends. but not very enthusiastic ones. She was too quiet and serious to please many of the high-spirited. fun loving children of her age. But with every day Annette's love for her city cousin grew and deepened. Not only did she love her, but her warmest sympathfes were aroused. She resented her best friends indifference toward Matina. She had come to look upon dear little Matina as a sister, not as 8 mere cousin. And she wanted more than anything that the girls of her class should make . fuss, " so to speak, over Matina. She wanted them to put Matina first and herself last when choosing partners for games.
 One day at school Catherine Grant, the oldest and tallest girl of Annette's set, cnlled Annette aside and whispered: Say. Nettie. I'm going to have little bob sled party tomorrow evening after slp- per and I want you to come. Papa and mamma are going to get the big bob. sled from MT. Tyler's stable and take me and my invited friends. We'll be out for two hours-from 6 till 8. Can you come7''
 For a moment great joy of anticipa-
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JAKFY AND THE FAIRIES.

~ AKEY had been to town, having carried a large basket of freshly
 popped popcorn to market. His
 good mother had prepared the pop - corn In sweetened balls, and knew just how to make 1t crisp and toothsome for she had a little son of her own who loved the dainty, and 1t had been through her having fixed the popcorn-balls for him that she had conceived the idea of preparing 1t for other children.
 One shopkeeper in the town always bought Jakey's supply of popcorn and gave the little chap very good price for it. In this way Jakey and his mother were enabled to earn a few extra coins each week, helping out the family store house of provisions, for the family was very poor Jakey's father being small farmer with stingy piece of land from which he could scarcely get living. And on this evening of which I write, Jakey was homeward bound, smile on his face and a glad sensation warming his heart. He had an extra sum of money In his pocket that evening, for very wealthy lady had seen him passing her house with his basket piled with popcorn-balls, and had called out to him to come to her. Jakey stopped at her door and she bargained for the basket of popcorn at once. one was glVlng a party that nlgnt for her little daughter, and wanted the corn dainties for the little guests. But after receiving twice the sum for the corn that the shopkeeper would have given him, Jakey felt that he must go on into town and explain to his regular patron that he had sold the basket of popcorn to the wealthy lady, and that he would come on the following day with another basketful for him.
 The old shopkeeper (whose shop held everything from a darning- needle to a bass drum-candy, confections of every kind, toys includedD told Jakey that he had done the right thing Always strike a good bargain, my lad. whenever you can,'' he said. "But you must remember your old friends at the same time. Eh?"
 ''Yes. sir," said Jakey. "I wouldn't think of failing you, Daddy Crime. " (Eyerybody called the old shopkeeper Daddy Grime.') q shall fetch a larger supply of corn to you tomorrow, sir.
 And so it was that Jakey was happy as he went homeward that winter even ing, trudging through the snow. And as he hurried along the sky suddenly be- came overcast with clouds and snow be- gan falling rapidly, Jakey qulckened his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-15

ton surged through Annette She dearly loved big. bob-sled parties. Nothing else was quite such fun. But suddenly a thought came to her. Catherine had not mentioned Matina. She would not go If her little cousin were not included in the party.
 Am I to fetch Matinar' she asked of Catherine.
 you see. Nettie, the sled holds only 10 besides papa and mamma. so I have to leave out lots of my friends. No, can't invite Matina. Besides Nettie, you'll own up that .Matina Is awfuily dull"
 Annette's eyes flashed Ire. 'Matina is the brightest girl know" she re- torted with spirit. ''She reads books and books. and she's seen things-hundreds of them-that we country girls know nothing about. She isn't dull. but she's very delicate. And she's growing strong CT here in the country. Why. yesterday her cheeks were pink when we came in from play. And mamma noticed It. too. And she's glineA three pounds since com ing here couldn't think of going with out her, Catherine"
 Catherine looked uncertain. ''I'll sec if I can tuck her in somehow" she said. Maybe some of the girls have Invited can't go. In that case I'll have Ma tina go.''
 Thank you ever 70 much for the in vitation." said Annette. But don't want to spoil any of your plans. So. i: you don't mind, I'll not go. You may ask someone in my place. Catherine. I'd not feel like taking Matina--after whnt you just said"
 And 50 the matter was closed 70 far as Annette was concerned. But the eyen- ing of Catherine's bob-sled party lively time was had In tho Sparks home. Mr.
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footsteps, for 1t was late-the evening having already settled down, and the storm would increase with nightfall. It always took day for Jakey to make the journey to town, for he was obliged to go afoot, and his basket was big and heavy, very heavy going, but lighter on returning.
 It still wanted three miles to Jakey's home when the darkness filled the moun- tain valley through which lay his path. And as the road was often steep and IT. regular, deep crevices lying along the base of the mountain on either side of 1t, Jakey became uncertain of his footing and picked his way carefully. Just at a turn in the road his foot slipped in the snow and he went down deep embank7 ment. Over and over he and his basket rolled, reaching the bottom of the gully without other injury than fright to Jakey and broken handle to the basket. Jakey picked himself up and stood clinging to an ice-covered tree trunk which was con- venently near He tried looking upward, but the snow and sleet filled his eyes and blinded him. So he bent his head, won- dering what to do.
 Then Jakey tried climbing the steep bank, but his feet would slip backwards at every attempt. Repeatedly did he grasp the body of the tree and pull him. self upwards just to slip backwards again. At last, fatigued and chilled to the mar row, he dropped on the ground in de- spair. "Oh, what shall I do?' he cried in very woe. ''I shall freeze here-If don't find some sort of shelter. And my dear father and mother will be so anxious and worried, too, when I do not reach home at the regular hour. Oh, what Ill luck has attended mel"
 Jakey took up his basket and turned it over his head and shoulders. It helped to protect him from the fast-falling snow. There he stood, clinging to the tree trunk, the basket sheltering him but poorly, and the storm increasing with the darkness. He never was in such a dilemma before, and being only boy of 12 years of age, he could be excused If tears came into his eyes and lump in his throat
 ''Oh, what is to become of me?' he walled. And how poor papa and mamma will grieve when they find my frozen body. And dear old Daddy Grime-he'll think me untrustworthy when tomorrow comes and I fail to carry to him the basket of popcorn. Now that this mis- fortune has befallen me. I am sorry that l did not take the popcorn to him ,tcdR Instead of selling 1t to the rich
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lady.
 Just then something soft touched his arm, and Jakey looked from under the basket. It was not the falling snow. Neither was it the wind It was a small creature muffied in fur to his neck. "Ah ha, my lad, you are in trouble" So spoke the little fellow who had laid a gloved hand on Jakey's shoulder.
 ''Yes, my good stranger" replied Jakey, feeling glad of someone's company, even though that one be most undersfzed and strange-looking person. "Yes, have slipped from the road above us to this SF oFR0f it. and vainly have tried to get out
 'Ah, ha," said the stranger. 1T see you are in quite pickle. We'll, we'll well, let's see what's to be done. How far do you live from here, lad7''
 Three miles," replied Jakey. And my parents are looking for me at this very minute-or very soon, at any rate, If not at this very minute"
 Well, well, well, the good folk must not be kept in suspense" said the small fellow. We'll have to take you home in jiffy-or in a sleigh, which would per haps suit you better. EhT' And the fellow roared with laughter. the music of 1t ringing out above the storm. Well try a couple of these tree branches for horses,' he said, breaking off two small limbs from the tree to which Jakey had been clinging. And how about your basket for a sleighf' he asked, taking 1t from Jakey's head. "Ah, 1t will do admirably"
 Then as he set to work, tying the branches to the basket by means of strips of bark peeled from the frozen tree trunk, Jakey looked on in deepest wonder. Was the little fellow mad7 Was he escaped from place where only lunatics were kept? Only an insane person or a fool would play at tree branches being horses and basket a sleigh. And the fellow was not fool.
 But while Jakey was thinking thus the branches began to tremble and to rise from the ground. Then right before Jakey's eyes they took the shape and size of small horses, and began stamping the ground and biting the bits in their mouths, for the bark thongs had become harness. Then the most peculiar thing
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"One of your legs Is too short" word that describes his movements, for he never just walks-and tore open wrapped box which he carried. And while he was doing this, in a rough, noisy way, in comes his sister, tiny maiden given to eating candy and crying if person looked cross-eyed at her. Well, in she comes, and asks the Czar what he has In the bundle.
 i've got a new animal for my me nagerie," says the Car Say, stand hack, Sis. Don't come too close for I have a bulldog in here that might bite you"
 Well, it was a sight to make even a toy cat smile the way that little girl, whose name is Baby, ran and began to cry, "Oh, mamma, Jacks brought home a bulldog to bite me- And away she went down a few of the stairs, yelling louder than a sure-enough cat can yawl when having fight. As I said, she ran down . few of the steps, then she tumbled the rest of the way to the hall-foor below. I could hear her mother saying: "Ah, why will big bruver frighten you with those toy animals Mamma1l have to chastise him if he does so any more" Then the little girl went of somewhere, for I heard nothing more of her. Now, if that had been the Czar of the nursery going down the stairs he never would have hit a single step. He goes down on the banister like cat goes up a tree, as fast as a birb flies. Yes, l guess a bit faster.
 Well, to return to my story. Jack, the Czar of the nursery, tore open the box and set down on the floor the wickedest-