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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11
Public School Celebrate.
Last FridaY afternoon the Pu

Last Friday afternoon the Public
school of Hays celebrated Liberty
day and war entrance anniversary
day with an entertainment IN the
Strand theatre, which was crowded
to Overfiowing with students and
friends. 1t opened with a cute reci-
tation song by Miss Sutton's class
followed by exercises by the various
classes, songs, addresses eliminating
in a high school tableu and finally a
short play representing Democracy"
The schols have ben contesting for a
four-minute affair that came down
finally to two contestants, and they
were allowed to give their address be
fore the audience, which greeted
them with wild applause. Carroll
Agrelium, brother of Mrs Victor
Holm, former student, now Naval
cadet, dressed in his navy suit, made
short talk, telling of the work Of a
cadet and received hearty applause.
Homer Grout made a short patriotic
talk and Marvin Strailey winner of
the four-minute contest, gave his
winning address, which was warmly
applauded.
Then came a tableu by the high
school boys. showing q squad of min
ute men of the Revolution, of the
Civil War, then sailors, army, boy
scouts, Red Cross nurses, the house
wife and all surrounding the Goddess
of Liberty represented by Miss Mary
Hollenbeck that was greeted with
roaring appIaus. And closing with z
play "The Spirit of Democracy
opening with autocracy, represented
by Elmer Ringe on a throne, while in
came England (Helen Dobson)
America ETHEL Taylor;) France
0idwina Bissing@ Italy (Gilmore
Wann;l Russia ed Grass suffer
ing Belgium Nellie Sites;) Poland
/ lilly Williams;) Serbia marie
Weber, each in costume, making
their especial plea to autocracy, ther
entered on the scene ''The Spirit OF
Democracy" Miss Mary Hollenbeck)
and autocracy falls from his throne
which was then Occupied by Demo
: cracy" and the world was saved. The
| fall of Elmer Ringe was nearly per
! feet and dramatic, while the smile ot
the 'Spirit of Democracy" wa.
enough to cause the overthrow ot
any heart. The whole play wa:
greeted with rounds of applause.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11
PROCLAMATION

Whereas, a proclamation signed by
-he Governor and Fire Marshal has
been received IN which the week 18th
to the 2Oth OF April is designated as a
CLEAN UP week; and n purSu-
ance of which all the inhabitants of
the city are called upon to do their
best to help IN this very important
work
On the 18th and goth of April,
1918 wagons viii be provided to haul
away the heaps of rubbish.
trust, fellow townSmen. that the
proclamation from our Governor viii
receive prompt and cheerful conrpli-
ance. Aside from giving our city q
better appearance by q cleanup fires
may be prevented and thus saving
thcus; ms of dollars Of property. 1t
is to the interest of every person
within our city to see that all trash,
and rubbish Ere gotten out Of the
way.
Done at Hays, Kansas, April IL,
1918 Geo. Philip, Jr., Mayor
Attest: Peter Holzmeister.
IL Sd City Clerk.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11
C. A. R. POST TAKE GREAT PART
IN LIBERTY DAY PROGRAM
AT HAYS

The laying of the corner stone OF
the new city hall at Hays, under the
auspices of the G. A. R. Post gave
the veterans of the Civil War an i'm
portant part in Liberty Day Program.
At two o'clock a large crowd as
semble dat the corner of Fort and
Second Street where the new city
hall is being erected
Comrade Il. D. Shaffer addressed
the assembly. This was followed by
a complete history of the organiza-
ton by Comrade McLain-
Captain Montgomery, the honored
guest of the occasion and q former
Hays boy officiated In the laying of
ticipated by contributing q troWel
of morter to the laying of the corner
stone.
Of the charter members Comrade
Michel Hafamier is the only surviv-
ing member residing at Hays
The crowd was led to the Strand
Theatre by the Fort Hays Normal
Band Here the meeting was presid-
ed by R. s. aMrkwell president OF
the Hays Chamber of Commerce. The
patriotic singing was led by H E.
Malloy of the Normal School.
Captain Montgomery spoke of the
war situation and the Importance N
assisting in the buying of the bonds
c. G. Cochran, Sixth District
Chairman Of the Liberty Loan Com
mittee and J. NJ. Schaefer, County
Chairman, each made enthusiastic
speeches urging the sale of the Third
Liberty Loan Bonds
Attorney General Brewster spoke
at the Coliseum in the evening Hi:
speech was one of the best that has
been delivered IN Hays since the be.
ginning of the war and 1t was regret
ted the crowd was not larger
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11
Harry Pestana for County Attorney

AS this year is conceded to be re-
pulican year for Ellis county the
Free Press takes the privilege to an
nounce the name of Harry Pestana
as a candidate for the Office of coun-
ty attorney. AS far as the republi-
can party is concerned, as a whole,
we are certain there will be no OBJ
jections, in fact the party will be glad
to support him. He is well quail
fed for the job He held the office
in Russell County for a term of
years and was also Senator from that
district. He is the ablest speaker of
the Ellis County bar. He is honest,
patriotic and a model citizen who
has the years of experience that
man should have for the Office. Too
often the Office has been filled by
''fedgling" who knows little of the
duties of the Office and less about
law Counties often pay dearly for
the blunders of incompetent county
attorneys and this county is no excep-
ton. Then let US nominate and elect
a man who is thoroughly competent
for the Office. Harry Pestana we be-
lieve, will be the choice of the voters
of Ellis County.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11
REV. HALE GOES TO LINCOLN
After Seven Years of Faithful Work

After Seven Years of Faithful Work
Rev. A S. Hale who for seven
years has been the pastor of the NJ.
E. church of Hays closed his pastor
ate here by conducting the mid
week service Wednesday evening. His
new duties commencing next Sunday,
April 14th at Lincoln, Kansas.
DR.. Hale in his seven years as pas
tor of the church here has been very
successful. He is one of the most
able and forceful speakers in the
ministry, and will be greatly missed
by the community as we'll as his
church His having been a success
full lawyer before entering into the
ministry enabled him to understand
and interpret the laws of the Bible
as very few understand them.
He conducted a bible class at the
Fort Hays State Normal where many
students received valuable instruc-
ton in the study of the scriptures.
He is in demand over the state as
lecturer upon educational and So
cial problems. MIR. Hale also gives ten
lectures each year on Sociology in
the Summer School of Theology at
Kansas Wesleyan University; makes
many commencement addresses and
belongs to the bureau of National De-
fense and Food Administration. Fo1
four years he has conducted the col
umn in this paper under the caption
of ''Some Things and Other Things
and his terse, clear-cut statements
of the philosophy of life have been
freely quoted by the press all over
the country. If DIR. Hale should see
| fit to enter into newspaper work as
paragrapher, he would be pro
nounced success.
The chuch as well as the town peo-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11

pie will keenly miss his esteemable
and gifted wife, for she has filed q
wide mich in our social, educational
and religious life.
During her residence here she
conducted many entertainments of
high character, being a graduate of
oratory and dramatic art as well as
a reader of much ability. So both
DR.. and Mrs Hale viii leave gap
which will be hard to fill.
The Free Press wishes for them
every success and happiness in their
new home and every prosperity In
the work which is before them.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11
WAKE UP

Hundreds of thousand of youths and strength of
Country in this and more to follow.
These willing to give their lives for their Country
what you willing to give?
Are you willing to give up few of your pleasures
and extravagant habits and economic and put that
money into Liberty Bonds?
Nothing you do is of such vital Importance right
buying Liberty Bonds The existence of our
Country Country, depends upon every single
of usand there is possible for not buy
ing at least Bondfor, if haven't the money to
pay down for it. you buy the weekly nstalfment
plan You easily give up few of the pleasures and
exravagant habits and pay for Liberty Bond. You
should do it-you know you should.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11

The paving on Normal Avenue will
be completed this week.
G. NJ. Holmquist is moving his law
office into the rooms recently occu-
pied by DR.. Haas.
Mrs. A. w. Tucker and daughter,
are here from Abilene, visiting her
sister, Mrs. Fred Miller.
Prof T M. Wood attended the
Methodist Conference at Downs, re
turning home on Sunday.
Mrs. Lee Mckinney returned this
week from her yisi- to her husband
at Camp Pike in Arkansas.
Carl Stecklein returned Sunday
evening, from a trip to Kansas City,
Chicago and Kenocha, Wisconsin.
Geo. Starr has purchased the A.
A. Wiesner soda fountain and had it
installed at the Blue Goose resttau-
rant.
Blaine Sites, after a short FUR
has returned to camp ready to &C to
the front.
Gladys Miller, who teches the Star
school west of town accompanied by
Ella Schoendaller Sundayed with
home folks.
A. D. Gilkeson moved his law office
from the rear of Reed & Sons Gro
cery Store to the basement rooms of
the First Natinal Bank.
We understand that the restaurant
on West North Main Street which
has been run by Mrs. Wurst for some
time past has changed hands.
Mr.. A Winchester on Tuesday got
in a whole wagon load Of nursery
trees and vines to fill the orders tax
en- by hlm during the winter in this
county.
Secretary Bolinger, of the Hays
Junction City, Saturday, to attend a
meeting of the Golden Belt road as
sociation.
Now that the Spring terms OF
school are closing, many of the
teachers are returning here to their
Normal work, and the Mrs. Averil
rooming house on East Normal Ave
une is filing up, as are others around
town.
Blooms are appearing in the daffo.
dill, the crOcuSS and the Iris beds or
the lawns around town showing
Spring is here. In some yards the
apricot and plum trees are in bloom
with their pink and white blossoms
that look pretty.
The N P. Gassmas residence or
East Normal Avenue is nearing com
pletion The brick work is completed
and it is expected that the roof vii
be put on by Saturday night. Justu!
Kissing has the contract which is
guarantee of good work.
Farmer w. F. King of East Jun
iata Street, who has his ranch ant
farm just west of Ellis, left on Tues
day evening for Topeka, as one O
the representatives of the Ellis Farm
ers Elevator at state meeting beini
held in Topeka this week.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11
WAR MEETING

There viii be q meeting OF the citi-
zens Of East Saline township at the
Bethel Christian church, March 81.
at p. m Speakers from Hoxie VIII
address the meeting Miss Palmer
of the Hoxie high school viii talk TO
the ladies relative to food conserva-
ton Everybody invited to attend
c. P BREEDEN
Committeeman
The Miss Palmer spoken of N the
above item Is Miss Gertrude Palmer,
daughter of Geo Palmer, living west
of town. She Is graduate of the
Hays High School also OF Manhattan
and is a very estimable young lady.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11
M. e. Conference Notes

At the Methodist conference last
week we not the following changes In
the location of the preachers
Rev. a S Hale, who has had
charge of the church here for seven
years Past goes to Lincoln, Kansas,
and ]. W. Snap pof Plainville, comes
to Hays.
". L Fry goes TO Ellis; and Rev.
E. Scott goes 10 Culver; E E Gunk-
kel to Ogallah-
Rev. Snapp, who comes TO Hays
from Plsinville, is highly spoken of,
was former district superintendent,
a man about forty-fve, and has wife
and three small girls IN the family
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11

The Hays Chapter OF the Order OF
the Eastern Star viii meet Saturday,
April 13t hat eight o'clock For in
itiation. All members ureged TO be
present Dora E. Grass,
Secretary
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11

Ex-Governor Stubs set the big
audience at the Coliseum at the
Round Up wild with excitement with
his war talk.
. Mr. and Mrs P NJ. Cosgrove of
Denver, are visiting friends and rela-
tives at Hays. Mrs. Cosgrove was
formerly Miss Anna Lattigan.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11

J. G. Brenner and wife are in Kan
sas City, this week, attending the
Merchants Convention
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11
Remember Clean up Week

Governor Capper has designated
the week beginning April 18th to
goth as clean up week which II is
expected VIII be observed by every
city IN the state. The Mayor of
Hays expects that the householders of
this city will see to 1t that all rub
bish, tin cans and everything OF that
nature will be cleaned from their
premises and put where the clean up
wagons can get it without too much
trouble. Wagons viii be furnished
free to haul the accumulations to the
dump, with the exception of
ashes, which must be disposed of by
the citizens themselves
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-11

Mrs. J. T. Bruney of the east end
of the county, spent Sunday in Hays
visiting friends.
Williams news., 1918-11-01
EXPERIENCE INCREASES
 SAYS SUPERVISOR F. G.

Fred Caring, Republican nom- inee for the office of county su- pervisor, was in Williams this week, in the interest of his cam paign. He states that two years ago he felt that his exper- fence as supervisor in an east ern state would be of great as sistance to him in carrying out the duties of supervisor in this county, but he has learned that this county is so large and itsin- terests are so varied that the only way to gain efficiency in that office is by experience here in this county. This experience he now has and he is positive that he can be of much greater service to the county in the next two years than was possible in the past two: and also than can be possob1e of new man who would require a major part of his first term to become ac- Quainted with this very large county and its needs.
 While a member of the re- publican party and a candidate on the republicn ticket, he still feels that in the case of super visor more stress should be laid upon qualifications and ability than upon political affiliations, and it is upon his record while fin office that he bases his claim for reelection.
 Fred Caring will appreciate the support of the voters at the election Nov. 5. and if elected promises to look to the interests of all the county with increased efficiency during the coming term-efiiciency increased by experience and a stronger sense of his responsibility and duty to the people.
Williams news., 1918-11-01
MISS BART, RECORDER

The voters of Coconino coun- ty will honor themselves and perform a good service for the taxpayers by voting for Miss Irene Bart for county recorder.
 This young woman is one of the most competent and accom- plished girls in the county and is thoroughly familiar with the work in the recorders office. A vote for Miss Bart is a vote to continue the present high stan dard and efficiency of the re- corder's office of Coconino county, and also a vote for worthy girl.
Williams news., 1918-11-01
AN OPLN LETTER ID
 PEOPLE OF WILLIAMS

Before leaving for another stricken community, it gives me pleasure to thank the people of this locality, both On behalf of the State Board of Health and of myself, for the remarkable spirit of cooperation and unself- ishness shown. The unusually good results shown in the prompt control of the epidemic speak for themselves.
 It is we'll to remember that epidemics of this kind may flare up again if any opportunity is given. All measures of proven ton such as quarentining, the wearing of masks etc., should be followed strictly for some weeks to come.
 Mary L. Nef, M. D.
 Health Officer
Williams news., 1918-11-01
J. ,. DUNN

The friends of J.D.Dunn de- sire to see him reelected to the office of County Assessor. The News shares that desire. We have been informed that the re- publican county central com mittee, and the democratic county central committee made an agreement that the respec- tive candidates would not cam paign during the time that the present epidemic prevailed in Coconino county, and J. D. Dunn adheres to that agree ment. For that reason he will not call upon the voters of the county as he at first de- sired to do, but will trust that they will reward for the compe- tent way in which he has con- ducted the office of assessor. He has saved the tax payers money by requiring each pro- perty holder to pay his portion of the taxes, but not more than his portion.
 During the time he has been county assessor he has increas- ed the assessable property of Coconino county one million dollars each year. This in itself is an item worthy of considera- tion. Each time the assessable property of the county is in- creased, your taxes will be re- duced.
 MT. Kuchler, republican mem Der of the State Tax Comn1is- sion said that he considered, "J. D. Dunn one Of the best in formed men in the state in mat ters of taxation" He has also been favorably mentioned for the State Tax Commission.
 Being familiar with the pro- perty of Coconino county he is better able to see that it is all
Williams news., 1918-11-01
PROVEN EFFICIENCY

AS general rule it may be said that the voters always risk a hazard in electing a newNand untried person to office. This is not the case with Miss Irene Bart, democratic nominee for County Recorder. While Miss Bart will be a new officer, she will not be untried for her ex- perience as assistant county re- corder has given her the exper- fence that guarantees the very top notch of efficiency from that office under her charge. It is also a pleasure to vote for a hardworking deserving girl and the News is confident that the voters of Coconino will give Miss Bart an overwhelm- ing majority.
Williams news., 1918-11-01
I, F. PULL|AM THE
 MAN FUR THE PLACE

T. E. Pulliam, who seeks the office of County Sheriff as the democratic nominee, is partic- ularly we'll qualified to fill that important position efficiently and in a thoroughly business like manner during the two try ing years that are ahead. At this time, with the country at war, with the duties of the of flee greatly multiplied over those common in peace times, and with the need of a careful watch being kept over all sus- picious characters, any of whom may prove to be danger ous German spies, it is partic- ularly important that the office of sheriff be filled by a mar of actual experience in that ca pacity, and of proven ability.
 MT. Pulliam is such a man.
 During his previous service as county sheriff, MT. Pulliam made a record that is his strongest recommendation for election on Nov. 5th. During those years he showed himself a man with the cool head, sound judgment and un- faltering courage which are among the essential qualifica- tions for that office. His past record for law enforcement, when duplicated during his next term-in the enforcement of the laws passed since his former term (1913-'14) partic- ularly the dry law-will be a material aid in ridding the county of the bootlegger, and in preventing the impeding of industry and war work. He is thoroly in sympathy with this new legislation, personally, and as sheriff, he will require the strict observance as we'll as en- forcement of the prohibatory law, on the part of all his depu- ties and his office force.
 After electing Thos. E. Pull liam for sheriff on Nov. 5th, the voters of Coconino county will be enabled to rest assured that the duties of that office will be conducted in manner that will be a great credit to the county during the next two years, and that every special duty placed upon the sheriff by the War De- partment, will be promptly and efficiently executed. The peo- pie cannot go wrong in electing MT. Pulliam sheriff. He is the right man for the office.
Williams news., 1918-11-01
Injured While Hunting

MT. Sam Snyder was quite severely injured Wednesday morning while out hunting. MT. Snyder, accompanied by MT. Barouset, had started out before day light, and as the two men were climbing just be- yond the Santa Fe Dam, he stepped on a rock which rolled with him over the edge of the cliff. He fell seventeen, fifteen and twenty feet, and sustained serious cuts and bruises, altho it is thought no bones were broken.
Williams news., 1918-11-01
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Some articles loaned to the emergency hospital, have lost their tags. Will anyone who fails to receive their property, come to the school house be- tween 10 and 12 on Monday morning to assist Mrs. Ben Sweetwood in distributing un- claimed articles. These will all be out doors so that no one needs to enter the building.
 Mrs. Sweetwood has kindly consented to look after proper ty, but is in no way responsible for losses. One mattress and several pieces of bedding had to be burned and in other ways it is quite possible that a few articles were lost or destroyed, without anyone being to blame.
 Health Officer in Charge
Williams news., 1918-11-01
MARSHAL GIBSON SENDS
 WORD FROM ENGLAND
Somewhere in England

S0mewnere m EnSkan0 Dear Mother:
 This leaves me we'll and feeling fine. We just had breakfast a little while ago and I came down to the Y. M. c. A. to write a few lines home. am sitting here by the window where I can look out. over the pretty fields in England. 1t sure is a beautiful country. So much much different from our fields at home, for they are so much smaller. I saw a tractor at work blowing this morning. It is a reminder of my home in U- S. A.
 The towns 1 have seen in England are so much different from ours. That is the build ings, the architecture is so diff ferent, altho they are pretty buildings.
 What seemed so odd to me Is the railroad trains. The en- zines are small like the ones we use around the mines and log ging camps at home. But be- lieve me they can sure go. And the passenger coaches Cor car riages, as the English call them) are built in apartments. That is, each coach has so many rooms in it. It seems so differ ent from what we have been fused to, to ride in these coaches
 We'll, mother, the people here are sure good to us boys, and they all seem to be glad to see us. Although they have ex- perienced four years of the war they yet have a smiling express ion on the face when they see us boys.
 Believe me the Y. M. c. A. are sure help to us boys. Ev- erywhere we go we find the Y's as we call them, and we are always made welcome and en- teretained
 Perhaps by this time you have gotten the card where I afT1VeQ Sa1ely over seas, so when you get this letter you will know I am well. I stood the trip fine, and honest, I nev- CT was once the least bit sea sick.
 We'll, mother, don't worry for 1 am going to be all right, for am with dandy bunch of fellows and our officers are the best agoing. They don't make 'en any better. = l will close for this time as it is getting close to meal time.
 Hoping to hear from you soor. and please write often, as ever your loving son,
 JAMES M. GIBSON