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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27
Guardians Notice

E Efhse c Of hansaS' IS.
In the Probate Court in and for said
county, in the matter of the estate In
Ellis county, Kansas, of Mrs. J. c.. F.
Adkins, also known as and called Mrs
J. Q. Adkins, also kOwn and called Mrs
Gertrude Adkins, an insane person,
widow and only heir of John G. Adkins,
deceased, late of Ellis county, Kansas
Notice is hereby given that letters of
Guardianship have been granted to the
undersigned for the estate of Mrs. J .
c. F. Adkins, also known and called
Mrs. J C. Adkins, also known and called
Mrs. Gertrude Adkins, now of Sacra-
mento County California, of her estate,
real and personal, located in the State
of Kansas, she having been adjudged
of insane mind In the Superior court of
Sacramento County, California, her
home the last few years, her brother,
c. D. Smith, being appointed as guar
dian of her estate In that state by the
said Superior Court of Sacramento
County, California, on the 18th day of
March 1916.
All persons will govern themselves
accordingly. By order of the Probate
Court of Ellis County, Kansas.
HARRY FREESE,
Guardian of the estate in Kansas of
Mrs. J. G. F. Adkins, known as and
called Mrs. J. G. Adkins, known as and
called Mrs. Gertrude Adkins, late of
Ellis County, now of Sacramento
County, California.
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Final Tax Sale Notice.

Office of Ellis County Treasurer.
Hays City, Kansas, May II, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that the lands
and town lots, situated in the County of
Ellis and State of Kansas, were sold
for the taxes on the End day of Septem-
Der 1913. The three years allowed by
the law for redemption of same will ex-
pire on the End of September 1916, and
unless redeemed on or before the day
aforesaid, will be conveyed to the hold
er of tax sale certificate by tax deed.
The amount of taxes, interest and
charges to the last day of redemption
being on the 5th day of September
1916, due on each parcel is set forth
opposite each tract respectively
]. E. Wilson Addition to Hays, Kansas.
Byers, Jessie, Lots 1-3-5-11-17, Block
Is, S26.61
Omitted from final notice, April II,
1915.
Witness my hand and official seal this
18th day Of May A. D. 1916.
Fred Il. Dreilng,
Treasurer Ellis County, Kansas.
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First published May 20, 1861
Road Notice.

Road Notice.
State Stat S Of Kansas, IS.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Take Notice, That a legal petition
signed by Mrs. Bena Krumfus and other
householders of Ellis Township, in said
County, has been presented to the Board
of County Commissioners, praying for
the location of a road, as follows, viz:
Beginning at the southwest corner of
section II, twp. Il, range 20, and run
ming one mile north on the section line
or as near as practicable between sec
tons II and II in twp. Is, range 20, and
ending at the northwest corner of sec
ton eleven, as above mentioned.
And that said Board has appointed
William Grabbe, Isaac Zeigler, and Eli
Cole, Viewers, who will meet at the
point of beginning of said road, as petit
toned for, on the 10Th day of June,
1916, and proceed to view said road, as
the law directs, at which time and place
all persons interested may attend and
have hearing. In case said viewers
fail to meet on the day designated, they
may meet on the following day, as pro-
vided by law without further notice.
Witness my hand and the official seal
of said County. this 18th day of May,
1916. Geo. H. Brown,
LsEAL] County Clerk.
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First published May 20, 1916
ROAD NOTICE.

State Of Kansas, Ellis County, IS:
To Whom it May Concern:
Take Notice, That a legal petition
signed by Frank Jacobs and other house
holders of Big Creek township, In said
county, has been presented to the Board
of County Commissioners, praying for
the location of a road as follows, viz:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of
section 81, Twp. 13, range Is, thence
north two miles on the section line or
as near as practicable, between section
3O-13-18, and section 25-13-19, and be
tween section 19-13-18, and section 24-
1919, and ending at the northwest cor
ner of section 10, Twp. Is, range Is,
west.
And the said Board has appointed
William Grabbe, Isaac Zeigler aud Eli
Cole, viewers, who will meet at the
point Of beginning Of said road as pc
titioned for, on the 18th day of June
1916, and proceed to view said road as
the law directs, at which time and place
all persons interested may attend and
have hearing. In case said viewers
fail to meet on the day designated they
may meet on the following day, as pro-
vided by law without further notice.
Witness my hand and the official seal
of said county, this 18th day of May,
1916. Geo. H. Brown.
SEAL County Clerk
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Bring FIoHers.

The Graad Army boys request all
those who can spare fswers, to either
bring or send them to the Grand Army
Hall By 9 O'Clock next Tuesday morn
ing where the flower committee viii be
to receive them. Let Us see TO it, that
1.-The old boys" have flowers with which
to decorate the graves of their COM
10 doc
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First published May 20, 1861
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First published May 20, 1850
Road Notice.
State of Kansas, s..
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Take Notice, That legal petition
signed by A. J. Karlin and other house
holders of Catherine Township, lin said
County, has been presented to the Board
Of County Commissioners, praying for
the location of a road, as follows, viz:
Beginning at the northwest corner Of
section 30, twp. II, range II, thence
west three miles on the section line, or
as near as practicable, between sections
25 and "a, 26 and 3, q and p, and all
in Township u, Range 18, and ending
at the northwest corner of section q,
twp. II, range Is.
And that said Board has appointed
Eli Cole, William Grabbe, and Isaac
Zeigler, Viewers, who will meet at the
point of beginning of said road, as petit
toned for, on the 14th day of June.
1916, and proceed to view said road, as
the law directs, at which time and place
all persons interested may attend and
have hearing. In case said viewers
fail to meet on the day designated, they
may meet on the following day, as pro-
vided by law, without further notice
Witness my hand and the official seal
of said County, this 18th day of May,
1916. Geo. H. Brown.
[SEAL County Clerk
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27
Piano for Sale or Rent, Cheap
Immediately.

Is fine used instrument taken in trade
near Hays City and can be delivered
promptly, subject to approval after in
spection. We viii either rent or sell
at very low figure and on purchaser
own terms rather than pay storage or
freight to Denver. Write at once for
"details. The Knight-CampbeIl Music
Co., Denver, Colorado.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27
Butter.

We have just installed a motor power
home creamery churn and are prepared
to supply some of the demand for good
butter
This churn is made on the same prin-
clple as the big creamery churns and as
We use only carefully selected first
grade cream this insures more desir-
able butter than regular creamery but
ter and butter made under better
conditions than handmade butter.
Woolridge Dairy.
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For Probate Jude.

l hereby announce myself as candi-
date for reelection for the office of
Probate Judge of Ellis county, subject
to the action of the voters of the re-
publican party at the primary, August
l, 1916. F, E. McIain.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Sheriff.

l hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of Sheriff of Ellis
county, subject to the decision of the
voters of the republican party at the
primary election August L, 1916.
A. O. Robinson.
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For REPRESENTATIVE.

l hereby announce myself as candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
representative of Ellis county, subject
to the decision of the votes of the Re
publican Party at the August Primary.
John R. Chittenden.
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We must have a few extra farm
loans this month. Any amount
from $1,000, tor $4,000. Low
rate. J. NJ. Schaefer.
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For County Superintendent

l hereby announce myself as candi-
date for reelection to the office of
County Superintendent of Ellis County,
subject to the voters of the republican
party at the primary, August 1. 1916.
Louis Christensen.
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For County Attorney.

l hereby announce myself as candi-
date for reelection for the office OF
County Attorney of Ellis county, sub
ject to the voters of the republican
party at the primary August 1, 1916.
E c. Flood
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For County Clerk.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of County Clerk of
Ellis county, subject to the decision of
the voters of the republican party at
the primary election in August.
Geo. Il. Brown.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27
FOR SALE

A fine two-story brick house and II
acres of land, shade trees, and a fine
well of water. The property joins the
townsite Of Hays. Price $1,000. See
G. W MILLER
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For Commissioner.

l hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the office of County Commits
sioner of Ellis county, Second District,
subject to the decision of the voters of
the republican party at the August
primary. G. M. Wann.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27
Indian Motorcycles.

am agent for the Indian motorcycle
old and new machines. All models
from 1912 up, at very reasonable figures
S25 and up. Call up North Side Garage.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27
THE WINDSOR CAFE

Has opened up their soda fountain
and viii serve cold drinks OF all kinds;
also ice cream. Short orders at all
hours
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For REGISTER of Deeds

I hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the office of Register of Deeds
of Ellis county, subject to the voters of
the republican party at the primary
election, August 1, 1916. M J. Bell.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

Could young people see tomorrow S
result of the bad habits of today, what
a fine lot of youngsters this old world
would boast.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

Do you want to save money on
your farm loan? See US this
month. We need your business
and will make rate to get It.
I'M. Schaefer
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

People are measuring your character
every day. How big are you?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

Not as a panacea for all the ills of
human race, but simply to smooth out
the rough places.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

Unless great things are attempted,
even though they result in failure,
strength will never be acquired to con-
quer when the crucial moment arrives.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

Popular young men and grasshoppers
are alike in some respects. The
chickens get them, eventually.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27
For Sale

A secondhand Ford automobile in
good condition. Price reasonable. See
Chas. Riedsl.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

Life is a series of adjustments. The
man whose daily routine is his life,
does not live, he merely exists.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

All mortgages are written In our
Office at Hays. Kansas. We pay
Out as soon as papers are signed.
Plenty money on hand for this pur-
pose. No delay. JIM. Schaefer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

Don't expect every one to agree with
you. Sometimes there are other opin-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

What a boon to humanity it would
prove if regulator were discovered to
regulate and control lives.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

If dandelions are not weeded out,
they will destroy lawn. And if bad
habits are not eradicated, they will
eventually blight promising future.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

This is the time of year 4your pres
ents are requested"
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FINAL TAX SALE NoTICE
fice Of Ellis COUNT treasured

Office of Ellis County Treasurer.
Hays City, Kansas, April u, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that the lands
and town lots, situated In the County
OF Ellis and State of Kansas, were sold
for taxes on the Second day of Septem-
Der 1913. The three years allowed by
the law Tor redemption OF same viii ex-
pire on the Second of September 1916,
and unless redeemed on or before the
date aforesaid viii be conveyed TO the
holder of tax sale certificate by tax
deed.
The amount of taxes, interest and
and charges to the last day of redemp-
ton being on the second day of Septem-
Der 1916, due on each parcel is set forth
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

Happy is the man who needs no boss.
His incentive and inspiration is to be
hold his work, we'll done.
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THINKLETS
by HARRY STOCK

by HARRY STOCK
This is the time of year 'syour pres
ents are requested"
What a boon to humanity it would
prove if a regulator were discovered to
regulate and control lives.
Not as a panacea for all the ills of
human race, but simply to smooth out
the rough places.
Could young people see tomorrow S
result of the bad habits of today, what
a fine lot of youngsters this old world
would boast.
People are measuring your character
every day. How big are you?
Popular young men and grasshoppers
are alike in some respects. The
chickens get them, eventually.
Unless great things are attempted,
even though they result in failure,
strength will never be acquired to con-
quer when the crucial moment arrives.
Life is a series of adjustments. The
man whose daily routine is his life,
does not live, he merely exists.
Don't expect every one to agree with
you. Sometimes there are other opin-
ions.
If dandelions are not weeded out,
they will destroy lawn. And if bad
habits are not eradicated, they will
eventually blight promising future.
Happy is the man who needs no boss.
His incentive and inspiration Is to be
hold his work, well done.
According to natures law, reward
always comes after service, never be-
fore. He who expects the reward first
reaps only disappointment.
Perhaps, after all, it is better that
virtue is it own reward. It seldom
receives the recognition it deserves.
A man with reputation for doing
any one certain thing usually tries to
live up to his reputation.
Your religion, nor your education, nor
your ancestry will influence your chan
ces for success. It is your degree of
exclusiveness that exerts an influence
over your destiny.
AS yonr experiences grow, as your
ability to absorb and use the methods
of others increase, as your suscep-
tibility to outside influences develop,
just to that degree does your exclusive
ness decrease.
Pavement and commission form of
government is common talk In Hays.
Any step forward of Community inter
est and for community betterment in
dicates progressiveness. Only a pro-
gressive community can live. A
''Stand-pat' society is staggering on
the brink of oblivion.
A man with fifty dollars and a suspi-
cion of nerve can go through any school
ne chooses. Any man can work and
accumulate fifty dollars. IF, however,
he lacks nerve, a million dollars is
worse than useless.
See or phone Miller Brothers for your
Hail Insurance, They represent the
Strongest Companies In AMERICA.
When you have Policy In one of these
Companies you have poi1cy that pays
you ONE HUNDRED CENTS on the
DOLLAR. Phone AZ.
Miller Brethers, Hays. Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

As yonr experiences grow, as your
ability to absorb and use the methods
of others increase, as your suscep-
tibility to outside influences develop,
just to that degree does your exclusive
ness decrease.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

Your religion, nor your education, nor
your ancestry viii influence your chan
ces for success. It is your degree of
exclusiveness that exerts an influence
over your destiny.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

According to natures law, reward
always comes after service, never be-
fore. He who expects the reward first
reaps only Disappointment.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

A man with reputation for doing
any one certain thing usually tries to
live up to his reputation.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

Perhaps, after all, it is better that
virtue is it s own reward. It seldom
receives the recognition it deserves.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

See or phone Miller Brothers for your
Hail Insurance, They represent the
Strongest Companies in AMERICA.
When you have Policy IN one of these
Companies you have q poilcy that pays
you ONE HUNDRED CENTS on the
DOLLAR. Phone AZ.
Miller Rrethers, Hays. Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

Pavement and commission form of
government is common talk in HAYS.
Any step forward of Community inter
est and for community betterment in
dicates progressiveness. Only a pro-
gressive community can live. A
''Stand-pat' society is staggering on
the brink of oblivion.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-27

A man with fifty dollars and suspi
cion of nerve can go through any schoo
he chooses. Any man can work and
accumulate fifty dollars. IF, however
he lacks nerve, a million dollars is
worse than useless.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-07
FINGAL
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Herald, Dec. Is. O. Severson and
family, of Valley City, spent Sunday
in the village with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Pollock and Mrs.
Henry autoed to Valley City Tuesday
afternoon.
C. C. Carnahan, of Hettinger, spent
Saturday in town, departing that even
ing for his home in the western town.
Following a Thanksgiving service at
the Sheyenne Valley Lutheran church
Thursday, the Ladies' Aid held an auc-
ton sale and disposed of the many ar
ticles they had prepared for the occa-
sion.
The school glee club will give con-
cert at the opera house Friday even
ing, Dec. Is.
Miss Mabel Fossen returned Monday
from an extended visit with relatives
at Devils Lake.
Miss Mary Sommerville came from
Valley, City Wednesday evening to
spend the Thanksgiving vacation.
Mrs. G. E. Batcheller went to Tower
City. Saturday, where she acted as one
Of the judges at the corn show.
Miss Evelyn Thone came Wednes-
day evening from Courtenay to spend
the Thanksgiving vacation at her
home.
Miss Agnes Oliver went to Coopers.
town Thursday morning to spend the
Thanksgiving vacation at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Moede enter.
tanned several friends at a delicious
three.course dinner on Thanksgiving
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day. The guests were some Of those
whose homes are elsewhere and the
event was timely and greatly appre-
ciated.
John and Miss Lena Puhr went to
Enderlin Wednesday and spent
Thanks giving at the farm home of
their sister, Mrs. G. F. Salzwedel.
B. C. Horland was in town Wednes-
day and informed us of the death of
M. A. Johnson, Of Harmony, MIMI,
which occurred about two weeks ago.
Mr.. Johnson was en- route to Fingal
to visit his many former friends west
of town, where he owned a farm a
few years ago, and while in Mime.
apolis was taken ill with pneumonia
and passed away after a short illness.
The remains were taken to Harmony
by the relatives where burial took
place. Mr.. johnson had many friends
in this community who regret to learn
Of his death.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Sphinx departed
Tuesday for Wisconsin for visit with
relatives and will spend the winter in
Florida.
Prof. E. J. Whalian is at Valley City
today where he was requested to give
an address to practice teachers at a
general critic meeting at the Normal
school.
Miss Alma Olson and Rudolph Steidl
arrived Wednesday evening from the
university at Grand Forks to spend the
Thanksgiving vacation at their homes
in the village.
Misses Alma and Ida Whalian, who
teach at jamestown and Montpelier
respectively, arrived yesterday morn
ing and are spending the vacation al
the home Of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. J. Whalian.
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ROGERS

Citizen, Dec. Mrs. H. E. Pickett
was a caller in Valley City Tuesday.
Miss Florence Farrell is reported on
the sick list this week.
Mrs. Bert Diemert and son of San.
born, were callers in Rogers Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. X. Calnan, of VIM
bledon, were callers in Rogers Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Kiser autoed to
Valley City Tuesday for short visit
with friends.
Clifford Colville came down from
Darcy Friday evening to visit over
Sun with home folks.
Miss Emma Christensen visited with
relatives and friends in Darcy last Sat
urday. between trains. :.
Miss Olive Colville left Tuesday eve
ming for Grand Forks to spend Thanks
giving visiting with friends.
Mr. and. Mrs. S. P. Nokken autoed
down to Valley City Tuesday evening
to make short visit with friends.
Miss Rosie Anderson left Wednes-
day evening for Berlin to spend her
Thanksgiving visiting with relatives
and friends. z...s<. T.. ...,..r' -t ~,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Barnes and
daughter, Helen, of Valley City, spent
Sunday at their farm south of this
place. >- ,>-.> ..-a' s.-s Il
Miss Grace Lund returned ITO her.
school duties at the Normal Monday
after spending Sunday with the home
folks. .. .... -. -. "a,
Miss Rosalia Stark returned home
Tuesday evening after a visit of a
week with relatives and friends at
Valley City. ,s'
Roy Nokken returned to his school
duties at the Normal Monday evening
after an over-Sunday visit with home
folks. $751;.
Mr.. and Mrs. Einar Christensen and
two children, of Valley City, autoed
up Sunday and spent several hours
visiting at the M. D. Kiser home.
Mrs. Dick Lamb came up Tuesday
from her home in Dilworth, Mimi, for
short visit with friends in Rogers,
returning home the same evening.
ThOs. Brusegaard came in last Sat
urday from Brainerd, Mimi, for short
visit at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
M. o. Grangaard.
Miss Emma Wallin returned home
Tuesday evening after spending sew
trail weeks working for Mrs. S. p.
Harper in Getchell Prairie.
Chas. Miller fell from wagon one
day last week and struck his knee on
stick, cracking the bone in the knee.
He. left Tuesday. evening for Valley
City to consult the doctors. His condi-
ton is reported to be not the best,
which his many friends in this vicin-
ity will be sorry to learn
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. McClain left Mon
day evening on their wedding trip.
They expect to visit at Fargo and other
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Word has been received that two
Valley City ladies, Mrs. Sarah B.
Goodwin and daughter, Mrs. L. M.
Chilberg, will start on their trip home
in two or three weeks. Mrs. Good
win and family were among the ear
Hest settlers of the county, coming
in the fall of 1878, and much interest
is felt by all her friends (and they are
legion) in this trip, which is her Sec
ond journey to Maine, the state of
her birth. She is visiting an only SIS
ter, Mrs. Nancy Walker, of Gardiner,
and other relatives and friends.
They have been missed from lodge
and social affairs and a warm wei.
come awaits them.