The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-03-20

Miss Esther Goetchius who has not
been able to visit at home for several
weeks on account of the roads, spent
the week end at home.
Mrs. Ed. Davis, teacher of the class
introduced the program. Much cred
it is due Miss Pearl Hughes who ar
ranged the pageant and conducted the
rehearsals
Mrs. Floyd B. Lee entertained at
thimble party Friday afternoon in
honor of Mrs Kiene of the Expert
ment Station who leaves Hays about
the first of April
Mrs. John Philip, Sr., mother of
Mrs. Sykes in the northeast part of
town died from complications of the
heart and other troubles Sunday. Her
son, John Philip, Jr., of Onaraga arriv
ed just after his mother had passed
away. Her remains were taken Mon
day morning to Chicopee for intern
ment Mrs. Philip was aged 72 years
and leaves her husband, one daughter,
Mrs. Sykes and one son, John Philip,
Jr. to mourn her loss. Her husband
will make his home with the son at
Onaraga.
Miss Catharine Snapp is spending a
month at Bethany Hospital, Kansas
City, Kansas for the benefit of her
health. Although she was ordered to
bed as a rest cure from the effects of
the flu she writes very cheerful let
ters.
The Hays Steam Laundry opened
March II, 1919, and have secured the
services of E. A. Brainard of Kansas
City, Mo-, laundry man with years
of experience. We are expecting the
laundry to give the people of Hays
service.
Sunday evening the Cleaners class
Of the NJ. E. Sunday School, assisted
by Miss Mitchell and others present
missionary pageant ga Modern
Macedonian Call' in the NJ. E. Church
presented various peoples of the
world, both of America and abroad,
and various christian workers. The ex-
cises were beautiful, entertaining and
instructive, and the offering generous.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brenner left Sunday
night for Kansas City and other
points. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Brenner's sister, Mrs. Wonderly
of Fairport who will visit with her
daughter in Kansas City.
Mrs. H. C. Markell is slowly re-
covering from her recent illness.
Mrs. Wunderlich of Fairport spent
several days visiting her sister, Mrs.
J. G. Brenner.
Miss Keller entertained her Sunday
School class and few other ladies at
her home last Friday evening.
Sergeant Frank Daniels whose
home is in Wyoming is spending the
week at the home of his brother, DR..
w. B. Danials on his return home
from the camp at Newport News,
Virginia.
Wednesday, Mr.. Jonah Mutton took
Rev.J. w. Snapp and wife and Miss
Pearl Hughes, the Deaconess out to
Johnsonvale, to enjoy the day at the
home of Peter Johnson.
The Saturday Afternoon Club will
meet Saturday, March 22nd at the
home of Dr. and Mrs. Mead.
Last Sunday morning at the close
of Sunday School Mr.. G. w. Stimits
was presented with a fine fountain
pen as token of appreciation for
his efficient work as financial sec
retary of both the church and Sun
day School
Miss Edith Fliesbach left Monday
noon to spend a couple of weeks at
the home of Dr. and Mrs. Harrick of
WaKeeney.
Mrs. John Mutton is here from Col
lyer. visiting her daughter and son.
Virginia and Lawrence Oldham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schmokel visited in
Wilson, Monday.
Adam BAIL left Sunday night fo1
his ranch near Oberlin, after a
months visit with his family here.
i Leland Bell left Monday night fol-
Aberdeen, Maryland, where he has
a good position working for the gov
ernment.
Miss Virginia Oldham and brother
Lawrence have returned home after
a visit with relatives in Colby.
On Tusday evening the Y. NJ. C. A
and the Y. W. C. A. of the Normal
rendered a reception to the returned
soldiers and sailors Of the city in the
Y. NJ. C. A. room. A program wa.
given IN the Auditorium of which the
following were some of the numbers
Vocal solo by Miss Mitchell; Orga
solo by Mr.. Willie; a little play by the
Lee and Parker children entitled, NPes
gys' Presence of Mind" Apantomimt
by. Mr. Lees little girls. tsThe Stal