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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
Greed for School Athletic

A special committee from the stu
dent body of the Fort Hays Normal
has worked out a creed For school
athletics which they propose should
be hung on the walls of every school
house in Kansas. The committee
comprised Miss Victoria Unruh of
LaTned, George S. Bear of Russell.
and Bessie Ferguson of Salina.
The creed Is as follows:
Il believe: A sound body is the
foundation of a sound mind.
Athletics teach patience, grit and
courage and in so doing build up
character.
Athletics promote self control and
fairness. The athlete must choose to
lose fairly or win unfairly.
The body should not be developed
to the detriment of the mind. Too
great zeal for athletics turns the
school boy or college man from sci
ence, literature and the inner life.
/ believe: All dishonesty should be
severly punished. A man may lose
his temper and break his opponents
nose and still be honest. He may get
over anxious and start to play before
the signal, and not yet be a cheat.
But he cannot strengthen his playing
by Intentional tricks forbidden bv
rules.
1 believe: There is no place in clean
athletics for victory through deliber-
ate violation OF rules. Even the pro-
fessiOnal gambler respects fair play.
All rules should be strictly Just and
honorable spirit of sportsmanship
should rule athletics.
Team work should be the goal
rather than Individual or grandstand
playing. The athlete is ready to fore
go personal glory for the good of the
team.
The true sportman is a good loser.
He never whines or apologies. He
believes in a fair field and no favor.
He is a good winner. He never gloats.
He is not a gutter. He battles till
the last trench.
l believe: 1t is wrong to dwell on
what is gained and not enough on
what is lost
l believe: A broken head or ban
daged arm IS more often the sign of
blundering judgment than of wise
and daring action.
The athlete must practice diligent-
II so that he can take a more digni-
fed part in the game than merely
serving as punching bag for his op-
ponents.
l believe: Sportsmanship is a blend
Of fairness, grace of the good loser,
gameness, modesty, grace of the good
winner and loyalty to the team.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
Had Reason to Know.

"Ah. me-" sighed the successful
man who was reTisiting the old village
school, show time does fyl Thirty
years ago sat in this very front seat,
and If seems to me as If it were but
yesterday. II I am not very much
mistaken, you'll find my initials carved
on the desk" They're there, right
enough" said the present occupant 6f
the seat Il got whfppet for doIng It
Just bacnse my inftf2Is happssrskasf 10
b. tie SIMS Is sJurass,'
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
The Red Gross Benefit Concert.

Henry Edward Malloy directed the
Red Cross Benefit Concert at the Nor
NAL Auditorium Tuesday 1t was a
popular concert. Many numbers
were folk songs accompanied by or
chestra and pipe organ. The Ladies
Chorus, the Mixed Chorus, the Or
chestra, Mrs. Malloy, Mrs. Jameson,
Miss Pestana and Mr.. Roberts assist
ed Mr. Malloy.
The artistic triumph of the even
ing was the violin solo of Mrs. Nal
lOy's. The word triumph is used ad-
visedly- Not only was it the most
difficult and classical number on the
program, but 1t was the popular hit.
Mrs. Malloy was at her best as well.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
Red Cross Notes

Additional War Fund contribu-
tions:>
Zone of the first donations but missed
in printing!
J. L. Weidle, Walker, Ks. ---------5.O 90
Membership:
c. NJ. Holmquist, s1.OO Zone Of first
members but missed in copying.)
Rev. Hale and West viii be at the
Postofice Saturday morning, from
z to o'clock to distribute the ceIlu-
loid Red Cross buttons to all paid up
members Be there and get your
button
Mrs. Paul has gold plated Red
Cross buttons and pins for sale at
twenty-five cents each.
Misses Esther Baldwin, Alice Pen
ney, Genevieve Dorney and Cecilia
Dorney cleared $1,000 on the dance
they gave for the Red Cross War
Fund
The first box of finished garments
were sent to headI IzsKceEs this week.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

Howard Russell of Olathe, Kansas,
is here visiting his cousin, Clifford
Morrison
C.. NJ. Wann and family are spend
ing week in Indianapolis, Ind, with
relatives and friends.
Talk about your fine gardens in a
''bone dry" country, there is none
OF them thai Vill compare with Mrs.
n. P. Gassman's garden. During the
season her radishes peas and beans
were, for their excellence, the talk of
the neighbors. Now she has, pota-
toes, beets, cucumbers and will soon
canned a large quantity of beets and
viii add to her store as the season
passes
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
Do You Ever Think

Old pal, do you ever think when
the hearse drives by it won't be long
till you and / take a ride In that big
plumed hack and never remember of
coming back? Do you ever think when
you strive for gold that a dead mans
hand a dollar can't hold? You may
tug and pinch and grab and save, but
lose 1t all when you reach the grave.
Lincoln (Nebr.l Herald
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

The box contained: 80 bed sheets,
80 draw sheets, p operating sheets,
SO pillow cases, 36 bed shirts, B suits
pajamas, Is helmets, pair leggins,
1 bed sacks, II operating caps, 6 knit
ted sponges. 10 wool knitted sweat
ers, wool knitted scarfs, pair knit
ted socks, 1 l pair knitted wristlets.
Mrs. Fields generously did ''her
bit" by doing the laundry work for
this box.
Mrs. Geo. Philip, Sr., knitted six of
the ten wool sweaters sent. Quite a
record.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Congratulations, MIR. Bird
TO THEIR COUNTRY

The Free Press wishes to pass across
the editorial footlights an editorial
bouquet to J. S. Bird, editor of the
Ellis County News. The Draft Extra
which he issued was timely and much
appreciated by everyone including
the editor of the Free Press Con-
9ratulationsi
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
The Pageant a Good One

Miss Flanders and Miss Macintosh
presented a pageant on the Normal
campus lawn Monday night. The
dances were especially good. Misses
Craig, Herl and Kraus scored big hits
with the large crowd. The Highland
Fling was the best that has ever been
staged at the Normal. The pageant
proper was a patriotic one
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
Notice

Schwaller's Sons will soon have E
limited quantity of Pennsylvania An
thacrite nut coal. Those who wish
to lay IN q supply for winter should
order at once
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
For SALE

Several good residence lots on
Press office
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
New Arrivals at the Oshant Variet,

Genuine Haviland china, plain and
decorated, English china, Japanese
novelty sets, beautiful 25,27,32, and
30 piece dinner sets.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
FOR SALE

Twelve good residence lots, withir
four and six blocks of business sec.
ton. Inquire at the Free Press Office
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
FOR SALE

Household goods must be sold with
IN the next ten days Call after four
p m Jennie Nickles.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
FOR SALE

All sizes packing cases, barrels,
crOckery crates and several large
erockery casks. Oshant's Variety Shop
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

Engraved initial and monogram
stationery at the Free Press Office.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

% The beam in ones own eye, not the
mote in the other fellow eye, eclipses
our faith.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

Why are some folks content with
the husks of things when they may
have ripened well formed kernel?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

Mrs. c. A. ShiveIy is making her
annual visit to her mothers home at
Edwardsville, near Kansas City.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28
The SeIective Draft

1t is presumed that the first draft
of men from Ellis County ga or 80,
viii be taken from the first 200 as
drawn from the bowl in Washington.
The following are the names of the
bows who will arrsHer to the first call
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

Geo. Grass, Jr., visited friends at
Studley, over Sunday and Monday,
returning Tuesday
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

Reed & Sons have recently INSTALL
ed a Universal Electric meat and
sausage grinder
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-07-28

The students have gone, and for a
month our town will miss the throngs
of school young people.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21
Leslie Axton Dies

With his skull fractured and the mug
cles torn from his heart by a fall from
a horse. Leslie Axton, 10 year old son
of F. b. Axton, a farmer Of Hoyt Colo.
RADIO crawled 100 yards across the prairie
Monday afternoon in an effort to reach
a shed containing the ditch Co. telephone
30 he might summon aid He reached
the shed, but lost consciousness just as
he raised the receiysr from the hook to
call for help. He was found there that
night, nearly ten hours after the acci
dent, the receiver still gripped in his
hand.
The boy was riding to school, which
is some distance from his fathers place
On the way the horse stumbled, threw
the boy from the saddle and then rolled
on him. His parents did not know OF
the accident until Monday evening
when the boy din not return from school
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.

Whereas, the Almighty God, the
Father of the Universe has called
from our number our esteemed broth
er. A. E. Havener therefore,
Resolved, that we the Brothers and
Sisters of Elbert Grange No. 24S ex-
tend our heartfelt sympathy to the
bereaved family, and further be 1t
Resolved, that the removal of such
a life from our midst leaves a va
cancy and shadow that will be deep
ly realized by all who knew him,
Resolved, that the Charter of this
Grange be draped in mourning for a
period of thirty days and that a copy
of these resolutions be presented to
the family, also copy to the Elbert
County Tribune and that they bo
spread on the minutes of this Grange.
Committee: Mrs. Alex Brazelton.
Mrs. Dew Baldwin, and Mrs. Jas.
Knight.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

at the usuali:hour. The horse after
throwing the boy returned. An inyesti-
cation was instituted and the boy was
found. He was brought to Denver on
Burlington train and taken to st Lnkes
hospital where he died Wednesday night.
Last September the boy rode this
same horse to Ebert on visit to his
uncle, L. r. Axton. / is thought that
the horse which is perfectly gentle step.
ped into prairie dog hole.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

The entertainment by teacher and
pupils preceding the bazaar was We
ry unique and much out of the ordi-
nary. displaying the talent in our
school. talk by Mrs. Joseph on
Red Cross work and a reading by
Miss Joseph was greatly enjoyed. The
proceeds were SAG clear.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Mrs. Tillie Dittemore was agree
ably surprised Friday night by 80
of her friends who went to spend the
evening in soeialability. We hope
for more of these affairs. 1t helps us
get acquainted.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21
ALL DAY GRANGE MEETING.

The Grange will hold an all day
meeting January 5th. Public install
lation at 10 a. m. Also public lee
tnre at one p. m. A big feed at noon
Everybody bring lots OF eats
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

The bazaar by our seven school
girls came off according to schedule
Monday night. The affair from any
and every point of view was great
success.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

We wish to thank our fellow school
mates and each and every one who
helped Us to make our bazaar and
entertainment success.
Girls of the Good Cheer Club
Lincoln School.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21
CAMERON NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Broer Guthals and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hoppmann spent
Sunday at Charles Guthals'
VIM. Clugy's and B. Buthals' were
callers at Henry Hcppmann's on
Thursday evening.
Sharold Adams bought 23 cows and
milking machine of Wynkoop and
Minson just recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Richardson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Richardson
were visitors at VIM Clugy's Sunday.
Mrs. Whuldon went to Denver for
a few days visit last week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Rudolph Roehling and Albert Cab
ardi took the train for Los Animas
last Wednesday to visit Albert Roeh-
ling for a while.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

D. E. Steckel made a trip to Den
yer last Tuesday, returning Thurs
day. He bought a motorcycle Will,
there.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

There was very enjoyable party
at Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Rhudy's which
a number of Elbert people attended
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

The Hoepner & Parker families
spent Saturday and Sunday in Colo
RADIO Springs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

B. U. Jamison returned last Satur-
home in Virginia.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

On or after this date l will not be
responsible for debts of any nature
contracted in my name unless ac-
companied by written order signed
by me.
Mrs. Agnes O'Mara.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Mr.. Erwin and Robert have re-
turned to spend the holidays with
home folks.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21
PERsIMMoNs.

Miss Bogard has accepted a poei-
tion with the Ford Agency at Eliza
beth as secretary.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Mrs. B. F. Rice enjoyed a visit from
her brother, who is an army officer,
the first of the week
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21
ROCK BUTTE.

Mr.. p. Blumer has been quite ill
the past two weeks but is able to be
out again.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

A. Sexson is building a large barn
for Ernest Wrockloff on his ranch
on Comanche.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Ernest Boston and Ed Phillips went
to Denver last week to enlist.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Miss Virgie McMillin left Monday
for Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the
hopes of being benefited in health by
the change.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Ed Orin bought some cattle from
d. E. Steckel, Mrs. Griffith and w.
S. Thompson last Saturday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Arthur o, Mare, who is carrying
the mail now, took "a spilr' on the
Bluffs on Wednesday. so we were
told.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21
California.

e. M. Duncan is in Lake Wood,
being off on a sick leave of absence.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Those interested in the Red Gross
were especially gratified to comment
on the appropriate ad of Rice Motor
Company.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Mrs. George Allison was called to
Colorado Springs Wednesday a. m. by
the sudden death Of her sister, Mrs.
Grace Jones.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Mrs. Susie Hames is visiting friends
in Elizabeth.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mayberry have
moved to the Wylam place.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Mrs. Roy Evans is visiting her
father in Elizabeth.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Mrs. ]. A. Bohlen visited with Mrs
d. G. Corbett one day last week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Wright
December 9th daughter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Arthur Coonradt has been dis
charged on account of physical disa-
bility.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

The play given at the Town hall
Friday night by the Ladies' Aid So
cfety was we'll intended and enjoyed
by all present
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Millard AL
lison December 14th son.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21
RED CROSS DRIVE

The week of December II has set aside by the
|Red Cross Society for a great membership campa ign
thousands fighting for to day. and thew de
|mand constant attention
membership IN the Red Cross will not subject you
ual service Volunteers for
piled ~ ~ ~f
Those OF US at nome alone supply the funds
keep the organization its very highest point of use funess
go OVER THE TOP, for the Red Crosse + ,,.,
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. BohIen and sol
Everett visited at the H. A. Roehlinl
home on Sunday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

VIM. Tanin will have public sale
at the H. s. Jones ranch now soon,
and will get ready for the draft.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Mrs. H. A. Roehling and son Ottt
made trip to Ebert last Monday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21
PERSONAL AND LOCAL

lO Our headefS.
Tho the world is filled with strife,
may we not comfort ourselves at this
Holiday Season and greet each other
with the thought that the devotion and
sacrifices of the brave men who are
lighting that autocraric tyrany may not
prevail will win for them the victory
The Tribune Extends to all Christ
mas and New Year Greetings.
George Griffin of Denver spent
few days with his sister and mother.
Lost my muf between Ebert and
Oaks ranch. Finder kindly leave at
Gates store. Bessie Wisco.
LOST = A brand new rain coat in
town. Finder please leave same at the
Post Office.
I. G. Jewel
Mrs. Schisser and daughter Gladys
went to Denver Saturday afternoon.
Dewey Foote and bride are visiting
home folks this week. We wish them
good luck.
Mrs. C. II. johnson and family were
shopping in Denver Saturday
The Elbert COUNSEL No. II Jr. o. U.
A. M. was organized here December
11th with 81 charter members by
State COUNSEL A. l.. Hastings and
come a stronge lodge here The Of
ficers elected were:
Councillor, II. S. Foreman.
v. c.. Geo. Gleffe.
Rec. Sec, Everett Dittemore.
Asst. Sec, Lewis Fleet.
Financial Sec, Richard Elsner.
Treas, VIM. Cole.
Conductor, r. r. Axton
Warden, Guy Taylor.
Inside SEN, Jno. Blakely.
Outside Sen, Max Carlson.
Jr. P. Con, Geo. Gresham.
Mr.. r. w. Mcdowell, an old mem
ber of the order, is instrumental,
through his own personal efforts, in
establishing this new lodge in Elbert.
Ernest Wrockloff was out from
Denver Tuesday and visited his Bijou
ranch.
The Red Cross dance has been post
poned from New Years Eve until
January 18th.
The Christian church under the
guidance of Miss Mamie Foster aided
the Red Cross during their recent
bazaar by obtaining members.
Mr.. Balleau gave very interesting
war lecture Friday night. Red Cross
work being so universally under
stood, he did not emphasize or dwell
upon that phase of war service as
much az we had hoped
town upon which he soon expects to
raise store building.
DR.. Bonnet of Denver came out to
attend VIII Schuyler who is very
low with pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Epler and daugh-
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Miss Anderson and Miss Rubeck Wis.
tied with Mrs. ]. A. Bohlen on Thurs
day.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

The turkey shoot held at Coressel'.
drew big crowd.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. H. Ramey a
girl.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

The Beckman boys are hauling
machinery and other things to their
new place here this week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Lewis Rinnert sold some cattle
Monday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Mrs. Adam Rinnert is visiting her
son Lewis and wife,
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21
PROSPERITY RIDGE.

Sherald Adams bought the herd of
Holstein cows and milking machine
from Wynkoop and Minson.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Truman Burkhart and Donaldson
have got back from their visit in
Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

There was some good shooting at
Coressels last Saturday at the targets
for turkeys. One man, I forget his
name, hit the white speck on the
black.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Dewey Foote and bride are visiting
good luck.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Mrs. Schisser and daughter Gladys
went to Denver Saturday afternoon.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Col. johnson is still threshing. He
is near Parker now but will finish
up this week
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Mrs. c. Fl. johnson and family were
shopping in Denver Saturday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

George Griffin of Denver spent a
few days with his sister and mother
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21
BIG SPRINGS.

BIG SPRINGS.
Rudolph Roehling and Albert Cab
ardi took the train for Los Animas
last Wednesday to visit Albert Roeh-
/ ling for a while.
Mrs. ]. A. Bohlen visited with Mrs.
d. G. Corbett one day last week.
d. e. Steckel made trip to Dem
yer last Tuesday, returning Thurs
day. He bought a motorcycle while
there.
Mrs. H. A. Roehling and son Otto
made trip to Ebert last Monday.
Ed Orin bought some cattle from
D. E. Steckel, Mrs. Griffith and w.
IS. Thompson last Saturday.
Arthur o. Mare, who is carrying
the mail now, took "a spill" on the
Bluffs on Wednesday, so we were
told.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. BohIen and son
Everett visited at the H. A. Roehling
home on Sunday.
Miss Anderson and Miss Rubeck Wis
tied with Mrs. j. A. Bohlen on Thurs
day
PROSPERITY RIDGE.
Sherald Adams bought the herd of
Holstein cows and milking machine
from Wynkoop and Minson.
The Beckman boys are hauling
machinery and other things to their
new place here this week.
Truman Burkhart and Donaldson
have got back from their visit in
Denver
There was some good shooting at
coressels last Saturday at the targets
for turkeys One man, forget his
name, hit the white speck on the
black.
Col. johnson is still threshing. He
is near Parker now but will finish
up this week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

LOST = A brand new rain coat in
town. Finder please leave same at the
Post Office.
T.. G. Jewel
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21

Lost my muff between Ebert and
Oaks ranch. Finder kindly leave at
Gates store. Bessie Wisco.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-12-21
Correspondence
By Our Regular Correspondents

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ROCK BUTTE.
Mr.. p. Blumer has been quite i'll
the past two weeks but is able to be
out again.
B. U. Jamison returned last Satur-
day from an extended visit to his old
home in Virginia.
Mrs. Roy Evans is visiting her
father in Elizabeth
Arthur Coonradt has been dis.
charged on account of physical disa-
bility.
A. Sexson is building a large barn
for Ernest Wrockloff on his ranch
on Comanche.
Mrs. Susie Hames is visiting friends
In Elizabeth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mayberry have
moved to the Wylam place.
Miss Virgie McMillin left Monday
hopes of being benefited in health by
the change.
Mrs B. F. Rice enjoyed a visit from
her brother, who is an army officer,
the first of the week.
Ernest Boston and Ed Phillips went
to Denver last week to enlist.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. II. Ramey a
girl.
Lewis Rinnert sold some cattle
Monday.
The play given at the Town hall
Friday night by the Ladies' Aid So
ciety was we'll -attendea and enjoyed
by all present.
VIM. Tanin will have a public sale
at the H. s. Jones ranch now soon,
and will get ready for the draft.
The turkey shoot held at Coressels
drew big crowd.
Mrs. Adam Rinnert is visiting her
son Lewis and wife.