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Gunnison news-champion., 1918-02-01
KNITTING, KNITTING, KNIT
TING FOR THE SOLDIERS

The pupils of the four upper gram
mar grades are taking up knitting
with great deal of vim. The boys
prove to be as efficient in the art as
the girls, and as greatly interested in
it. Each grade is making an afghan
for the soldiers. A period is given
over each day to this work.
However, word of warning. Don't
let the little folks do too much of this
work that involves close concentration
Of the eye-muscles. Thousands of
babies were made near-sighted for life
by the sewing and mat work that was
once the kindergarten fad. We give
children large type and frequent shifts
even in reading. The delicate eye
muscles cannot stand concentration
any more than their arms and legs
can stand hard tasks. Watch, teach
ers, where they hold their knitting.
Mrs. N. Cofer and children left on
Thursday morning. for Los Angeles,
California, to join Mr.. Cofer. They
expect to spend, the winter months in
that state, returning about March.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-02-01

The La France Literary Society en-
tertained its Philomathian friends at
Mother Goose party, on Saturday
evening, January l9. in the Normal
Gym.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-02-01

The Isabel Tourist Club met on Tues
day with Mrs. Alice Eastman, the
hostesses being Mrs. Eastman and
Mrs. Haymaker. An interesting pro-
gram was given, after which the ladies
served refreshments.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-02-01


occurred the wedding Of Joseph Par
Rev. VIM. Kipp tied the knot.
The La France Literary Society en-
tertained its Philomathian friends at
q Mother Goose party, on Saturday
evening, January 10, in the Normal
Gym.
The Isabel Tourist Club met on Tues
day with Mrs. Alice Eastman, the
hostesses being Mrs. Eastman and
Mrs. Haymaker. An interesting pro-
gram was given, after which the ladies
served refreshments.
The Normal Seniors very delight
fully entertained the Juniors at q
theatre party Saturday afternoon.
Each Senior escorted q Junior Tin
some instances, two Juniors) to the
play, and all enjoyed q royal good
time.
The Colorado College Glee and
Mandolin Club are billed to appear in
Gunnison, at the Methodist church, to-
morrow night. They come to us with
splendin recommendations, and II they
are anything like the Glee and Mando-
lin clubs we have had other years, you
will surely miss something II you fail
to hear them.-TOMORROW NIGHT
Methodist Church.
Sundays papers from Denver con-
At -
age license having been issued to VIM
Redden, Of Gunnison, and Miss Alma
Basham. We assume that after their
honeymoon in Denver, the couple will
make their home on the ranch Of the
groom near Crested Butte, where the
best wishes Of many friends will fol-
low them.
The Venitians on Saturday night at
the Unique Theatre brought out fine
crowd. This was the last number Of
the lecture course, and was certainly q
very enjoyable one. The gentlemen Of
the company seemed to be somewhat
of a favorite, and brought down the
house in the way he handled the accor-
dion. The three ladies certainly show
ed unusual ability in the handling Of
their part Of the program.
The French club met at the home Of
Miss Zelma Mckee on Monday evening
of this week. After q number Of
stories and songs given by different
members Of the club in French, games
were played. At ten O'clock delicious
refreshments were served by the hos
tess. The club members find the club
to be very great aid in acquiring q
knowledge Of French language and are
glad to have the opportunity to belong
to such an organization, especially at
this time.
A. ..s.:ks.- z. r,..-su~. g.. -~->~
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-02-01
LOVES YOUNG DREAM
Montrose Press:-

Montrose Press:-
George A. Jackson Of Grand juno
ton, 81 years Of age, has been granted
license to wed Mrs. Mary johnson,
aged 50, Of Gunnison. Mrs. Johnson
is known to quite . number Of Mont
rose people, and Jackson to . few here.
He il . pioneer and m old Jack tar Of
the carly days on the seas He Is hale
and hearty ct 81. He l. widower.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
Voters Attention.

Every day that court is held in this
county by a Judge pro tenn, it costs
the tax payers of Ellis county $1,000
in addition to their proportion of the
salary OF the Judge of this district.
As the present Judge is now in the
employ of the United States Govern
ment and drawing a salary from it,
and there is considerable court bust
ness In this county, the terms lasting
two to three weeks at time with ad-
journed days in between terms, this
will amount to quite little item, es-
pecially so If Judge Ruppenthal
should be reelected.
The best way to avoid this un-
pleasant situation is to vote for and
elect 1. 7. Purcell, Judge of the 23rd
Judicial District.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
NOTICE VOTERS.

At the Election to be held Tuesday,
November 5th, 1918, at the several
Wards in the City of Hays, the Vot-
ing places are as follows:
First Ward, Alex Schueler, Jr, of
fee. Judges, Miss Leahy, Paul Dreese,
Mrs. D. c. NoIand. Clerks, Miss KeI-
Ter, Mrs. Mendeler.
Second Ward, First Building east
of Windsor Hotel. Judges, Mrs. Lou
Croft, Mrs. Chris Wise, Alex Meier.
Clerks, Mrs. Jordan, Peter Jacobs.
Third Ward, New City Hall. Judges
Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Jake Wolf, P. A.
Wasinger. Clerks, Katherine McLain,
Miss Anna Ryan.
Geo. Philip, Jr., Mayor.
Attest: Peter Holzmeister,
City Clerk.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
Miss Wooton Hnnnrad


Recognition OF Hays and les repre-
sentative IN art circles has been given
to Miss Georginis Wooten this week.
The State Council Of Defense has ac-
cepted her poster for its statewide
campaign for the adoption Of the two
constitutional amendments at the No
Tember election This poster is large
tAres color one aRd viii soon be seen In
all the stare windows of Hays. Folders
have also been made by the State
Council Of Defense using her poster In
reduced size. The large poster and the
folder are now being distributed all
over Kansas. The Free Press wishes
to congratulate Miss WOotsn e1 the
fine recognition Of her werk. Itmight
be added thai P Casper Harvey is the
statewide director Of publicity for the
two amendments with headquarters in
Kansas City, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

A letter from Otto SwaIler, at
Clay Center, to c. ". Miller, states
that he is exceedingly pleased to hear
Of Johns graduation He says: cit
is a credit to any young man who can
pass the ground school examination,
and he is to be congratulated.
He further says In regard TO his
own son, who is an aviation graduate:
Robbins took Flying training at
Kelley Field, CarIstrom Field, Kelly
Field again and later went thru the
Instructors school at Brooksfield,
was finally sent to Mather Field at
Sacramento as an instructor and was
advanced to an instructor In aero
battles He passed the examinations
for immediate flying service overseas
last month and was ordered across.
We had q cable from him last week
advising that the ship on which he
sailed had arrived overseas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
oBituary-Private Everett R. Higgins

Obituary-Private Everett R. Higgins
Everett Ray Higgins was born IN
South Lookout Township, Ellis coun-
ty, June 29th, 1897, died at the
Base hospital at Fort Riley, Tuesday,
October 5th at the age of 21 years,
months and 6 days.
September z, just one month and
one day before his death he had gone
to Camp Funston and enlisted as q
Private Soldier in his Country's Ser
vice. For three weeks of this time he
was in the army hospital suffering
from an attack of influenza and pneu-
monia from which he never recovered
Another brother, Fred G. Higgins,
is a soldier in training at Camp Lewis
Washington, who was granted a fur
Tough to attend the funeral. His IA
ther, two brothers and one sister are
dead. His mother, three brothers and
six sisters mourn his untimely death.
During his sickness his mother and a
brother went to Fort Riley to watch
beside his bed and render what help
anu NOA44OAS IACg nOAC cDAC-
There is one consolation, he died
at the post of duty, serving his coun-
try that humanity might be free all
the world over. For this cause he
gave his best, his life. He paid full
price and made the supreme sacrifice
and will be held in everlasting re-
membrance.
He was buried with military hon
ors on Monday, October 21, 1918.
The casket was draped with the flag
OF his country. The pail bearers were
chosen from Company A of the State
Guards and Squad of Soldiers from
the Fort Hays Training Camp fired
the salute, another gave the bugle
call.
Rev. Snapp conducted a brief re-
ligious service.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
France. Sept. 20. 1913.


Dear friend: 1 received your let
ter some time ago and was certainly
glad to hear from you. Today is Sun
day and there isn't much to do so
I'll answer it. We work on Sunday
the same as any other day, but things
have quieted down a bit up on the
lines so we are not receiving as many
wounded as we were. At present am
working in the receiving ward, this is
where the wounded come first. We
undress them and take their history.
It's rather busy place in rush, and
we had some rush when they made
that push on this sector.
l am feeling fine. Never felt better
in my life, weigh LAG pounds in my
shirt sleeves, not so bad is it? We get
plenty to eat. This morning for break
fast we had bacon, boiled rice, milk,
sugar, fried patatoes and coffee.
I have seen only two of the boys
from home over here. They were
George Miller and George McVey and
believe me I was sure glad to see
ences that I haven't had. You see we
have been stationed in this same place
ever since we came over, and the only
excitement we've ever had was air
raids, and they have even let up
since the lines have been advanced.
This is a pretty country that we are
stationed in, lots of trees, and big
hills just like there are along the
Smoky River and the same river that
flows through Metz is about mile
south of here. We went swimming in
it this summer.
Do you remember the time we gave
an entertainment at Good Hope and
Marie sang song about certain
province in France, or rather a little
girl from there? Well we are in that
province.
Did you read about Major Luff-
berry getting killed over here? I saw
that fight. Also saw Lieutenant Win
slow bring down his first Boche.
Well this will be all for this time,
thanks very much for the letter. I
am sorry didn't get to answer it be-
fore. Say Hello to Ma and Pearl and
the rest, and write to me again please
! remain as ever your friend,
John Weber.
Evac. Hosp. No. 1. A. P. o. 784. A.
E. F.
This letter was written to Miss
Katie Joslin who was Johns former
teacher at Good Hope. The province
to which he refers is Luzerne
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
To the Voters of Ellis County.

Ny official duties prevent me from
visiting each voter individually, as I
would like to do, and therefore take
this method of presenting to you my
candidacy for the Office Of Probate
Judge.
The aspirant for this Office should
be possessed of certain qualifications,
among which are q knowledge of Pro-
bate Law combined with sound dis
cretion and mature judgement, since
he has under his control and disposi-
ton the estates Of widow and orphans
and is vested with the guardianship of
their rights. He is also ex-oficio
Judge of the Juvenile Court, IN which
capacity he is charged with the vel
fare of refractory or neglected chill
dren. 1t is therefore necessary that
in addition to the qualifications al
ready mentioned he be capable of
adapting himself to their view point
without relaxing the discipline neces-
sary to their proper control.
I viii endeavor to merit the conf
dence In my ability to fulfil these re-
quirements, which you may indicate
by your support at the coming cleo
ton.
F. E McLAIN,
Republican Candidate for Probate
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
Card of Thanks.

Overfowing with thanks, I cannot
find words to express my sincere
gratitude toward all the kind, big
hearted ladies who so lovingly nursed
the sick at the Red Cross Hospital. 1
assure you all that I shall never for
get their kindness and selfsacrifce in
offering themselves in this grand
work of mercy. Earthly reward were
slight compensation. God will reward
you. In profound gratitude remain
F. S. Wasinger.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

Blanche E. Sanford was born In
Graham County, Kansas, September
5, 1888 and was married to W. NJ
Jenkins, July %, 1909. She departed
this life October 16, 1918, at the age
of thirty years, one month and elev-
en- days.
She leaves her husband, Mr.. w.
NJ. Jenkins of the Morrison Jewelry
store, three small children, her par
ents of Hill City, one borther and
four sisters to mourn her death.
Mrs. Jenkins was a member of the
Christian church of Hill City. She
was laid to rest at Hill City.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
NOTICE.

Ali Republican precinct committee
men in every voting precinct in Ellis
county are requested by order of the
chairman of the State Central Com
mittee to meet in Hays, Saturday,
October 26th at C. W. MiIler's office
to arrange for the coming election
November 5th.
Peter johnson, Jr.,
Chairman County Central Committee
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
Loak % Your Rseistrstion.

The question whether or net yen srs
registered is TO the front again. The
election Is but few weeks away and
unless you are registered By ten o'clock
the night Of OeSebsF 25th, it viii be
impossible for you to vste at this cleo
tioz.
The books are now open at ths City
Clerks Office.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
Fraternally yours,
S. J. Crumbine,
PubIic Sale

On Monday, November 4th at two
o'clock p. m. at the School house IN
District No. 42 we viii sell the rock,
lumber and all the salvage belonging
to the old school house, to the highest
bidder.-By the Board OF District 42.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
Important Closure Notice.

To local Health Officers: The state
of the public health, in viewing. the
state as a whole, has not sufficiently
improved from the ravages of the
so-called Spanish Influenza as to war
rant the lifting of the state wide clos
ing order. Accordingly, we have re-
commended to the Governor, which
Recommendation has received his ap-
proval, that the closure order con-
tinue for at least one week more
VIII you please be good enough to
give notice through the various local
papers of your county and city of the
continuance of this order.
It has been decided to permit pub
lie sales on the farm If held under fol-
lowing conditions.
No food or lunches shall be served.
No common drinking cups shall
be available.
The sale shall be held in the open.
No person except those interested
as purchasers shall be permitted to
attend.
The new closing order further pro
vides for the closure of billiard and
pool halls except for sale OF cigars
and similar articles, and soft drink
establishments, except upon the fol-
lowing conditions.
All glasses, spoons and other uten-
siles served to the public shall be
thoroughly sterilized by boiling wa
ter or live steam; or that In lieu there
of paper cups and dishes should be
used.
The Governor has called upon the
health officials, police officials and
sheriffs to see that this order is obey
ed Please to give the matter the wild
est publicity.
Fraternally yours,
S. J. Crumbine,
Secretary State Board of Health.
The above order applies to Ellis
county and extends the closure order
now in force until Sunday, November
4th, 1918.
DR.. P. C.. Anders-
Per DR.. o. A. Hennerich, Deputy
County Health Officer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

Clife Heliis of Denver, Cello, q
nephew Of DE-. and Mrs. George B.
Snyder, died a few days ago In base
hospital in Londen, England, another
amongst the thousands Of sacrifices for
human liberty.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

At last for an argument against
Hays B. White, the Republican nomi-
nee for congress in the Sixth district,
the Democratic politicians are now
claiming that he is a poor man. That
was their argument for John R. Con
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
HOVED

Te first door south Of ThOIen's JeweIry
store opposite A. A. Wiesner's. Call
on rs here fer all your ELECTRIC
needs We handle the best made.
None better than the Bryan Marsh
Lamp. P. Costnsz.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

On Thursday following the closing
of the schools Miss Anna Hopkins
went to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bird and assisted in the care of the
sick ones and remained for about ten
days.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our heart felt
thanks to our many friends who kind
ly assisted us and showed such sin
cere sympathy in the recent sickness
and death of our soldier boy and bro
ther.
Mrs Hiocrins and Eanni1v
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

Manhattan, Kans., Oct. 23.-Dr.
William NJ. Jardine will be formally
inaugurated as president of the Kans-
as State Agricultural college on We'd
nesday morning, November 9Th. On
this occasion, Doctor Jardine will de-
liver his inaugural address, pointing
out the mission which he expects the
college to fulfill. The principal in
vited speaker will be DR.. L. II. Bailey,
formerly director of the college of
agriculture in Cornell University, and
the best known American writer on
agricultural subjects. Arthur Cap
per, governor of Kansas and chairman
of the board of administration will
preside.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

nelly two years ago. The Republican
nominee was at that time a spike
tailed dragon because he was rich.
The Democratic politicians do love
consistency.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
F. E. McLAN.

Republican Candidate for Probate
Judge, Ellis County, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24
Obituary.

Mrs. Higgins and Family.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

There will be no services at the
NJ. z. Church for another week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E. GiIby,
Monday morning a daughter.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Schwaller, Tuesday morning.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-10-24

George Suppes, an Ellis County
boy was killed in battle IN France
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-15
shai, tho CITY Sell Its Currcnto

THOROUGH and definite understanding OF
i the effect the proposed sale of electricity
from the municipal plant would have on tho
city at large should be reached before any
arrangement for the disposal of surplus cur
rent is made. The request OF the fuel I'd
ministration that such current be turned oter
to the Virginia Railway and Power Company
IS based primarily on the conservation OF
coal, increased power supply for Richnond's
industries being a secondary consideration.
This being true before any action is taken
1t should be determined whether not
real economy be worked out--an
economy that In the long run will not react
to the city's disadvantage.
The proposed sale OF surplus current is
one Of the most important matters that has
come before the City Council in recent years,
not only in it's present aspects, but as to
what course it might commit tho city TO in
the future. For that reason it is deserving
OF utmost study and considerations and n
delay until all tho facts ascertained can
do no harm. Members OF the Council owe
it to their constituents not to commit them
selves to the proposal unless they arc
thoroughly satisfied that the sale will benefit
the city, that there will he no harmful re-
suits from a decreased supply OF current
available for municipal uses. and that tho
amount to be disposed of is sufficient in
quantity to effect a real saving in fuel
Judging from the wording OF its request,
the fuel administration overlooked that vital
portion OF tho Administrative Boards state
ment which set forth that it could sell
100000 kilowatt hours OF electricity upon
the expenditure Of 100000" Additions OF
any character to the municipal plant arc at
this time practically prohibited by cost OF
material and the city's financial condition,
and there is question IL tho saving would
be worth the expenditure An increase OF
$4,000 in the city's annual income would
be well worth while, but that sum could not
be realized through the sale or current to
the Virginia Railway and Power Company.
since it could not buy at the maximum rate
established for consumers. To sell direct
to the consumers would entail the installa-
tion OF expensive distributing system.
Other factors must be considered. In re-
cent months tho Administrative Board has
made radical changes in its street-lighting
system. In outlying districts arc lamps have
been replaced by incandescent lights, with
corresponding reduction in the candle power
and consumption OF current It may DO that
the new lights satisfactory TO the resi-
dents OF those sections, but the question
arises: il i. has been found necessary TO re-
duce candle power how Is Il that the city
has 4 surplus OF current TO sell? With
contract OF sale for current entered into with
the traction company, would a further re-
duction in the current used for street light
Ing be necessary? These are questions that
the citizens ere asking. and they are deserv-
ing o. frank aLd comprehensive answers or
The part O. the Council
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-15
Books and Authors

mer g. B. Lippincott Coz, is u story of war
work done by Camp Firc girls Boy Scouts
erd OF viii e e s99d nsy they had ~hH doing It.
splendid volume. the latest of tho Camp Fire
Series. which contains ''Ninona OF the Camp
and her friends. together with party of Boy
Scouts i AND society Of little girls called 1.-The
G c.e" h ,tI,, nave great fun IN farming Tho
cooked; cleaned and canned and they all learned
TO milk and make butter and cheese In the
. Of which they al have exciting expert
who had planned to blow up the nearby mu-
milton works.
p; Dutton & Co. has just published a new
novel by Edward Lucas White the author of
mat remarkable hist orica! novel Eel Supreme
IN mis- new work. The Unwilling Vcstal." he
Perhaps you have always thought of the Roman
woman as i slave household drudge like
me Greeks All men rule over women, but we
Romans rule over all men and wives rule
which he complained Of having to push his wa
into the Forum through crowd of women
ne NeStal virgins. with but prohibition.
tnarriaEr were the freest women in Rome In
esis they had-the races. public games. stud
farms. politics. etc. In fact, they shared all the
in terests of the hiEh-horn men and their in
fucnce was immense. They had the right of
The legal fiction that women were perennial
minors no more harmonizcd with the genera!
social sentiment OF Rome than IL does with
americas to-day. The funeral culogy pro-
book. describing the ifo OF tho Nestal Virgins
shows them as among the frecst and most innu-
entail public characters of Rome. 1t is. in fact
Il fine feminist document. Over and above It's
fidelity. adventure and the trial OF human char
actcr and the conQuering power of high spirit