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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-05
First published in Hays Free Press
July p, 1920
Publication Rnfsca

First published in Hays Free Press
July p, 1920
Publication Notice
To Edward Mitchell:
You are hereby notified that I, the
undersigned, having a lien under the
statutes of the State of Kansas upon
the following described personal
property to-wit: One lumber wagon
at this time located at my place of
business on South Chestnut Street in
the City of Hays, Kansas; which said
lien is for storage; that the amount Of
my said lien for the sum of ninety
six dollars.
You are further notified, that I will
on the 18th day of August, 1920, at
my place of business on South Chest
nut Street in Hays City, Kansas, at
the hour Of three o'clock p. m. of said
day, proceed to sell the said above
described property to satisfy my said
lien, and the costs of sale. The said
sale to be at public auctiqS for cash.
Witness my hand this 18th day of
July, A. D. 1920.
A. h Pruitt
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-05
Father of Whist.

The modern game was evolved by
Edmond HoyIe, who died $50 years
ago. He wrote a treatise on whist
which ran into five editions in a year,
and achieved such fame as a coach to
whist players that Byron once ex
claimed: Troy owes to Homer what
whist owes to Hoyle."
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-05

Henry Doerr.
Said defendant, Henry Doerr, is
hereby notified that you have been
sued by Robert Doane in the Justice
Court of B. G. Arnold, a Justice of
the Peace of the City of Hays Town
ship in Ellis County, Kansas, and that
on the Both day of July, 1920, a
Garnishment Summons was issued bv
said Justice of the Peace against the
First National Bank of Hays City,
Kansas, Garnishee, on the claim of
the Plaintiff for $239.75 dollars with
interest thereon from November 1.
1919, at six per cent per annum and
for costs of this action. That said
cause will be heard by said Justice of
the Peace on the 7th day of Septem-
Der, 1920, at 10 o'clock a. m. on said
day, at which time and place you may
appear If you so desire and make de-
tense to the aforesaid claim of the
Plaintiff, Robert Doane.
G. W. Reeder,
b e. Arnold, Atty for Plaintiff.
Justice of the Peace.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-05
The ereyhoundts ORIGIN.

The origin OF the greyhound, ac-
cording to some authors, is a mystery
In ancient times the greyhound was
considered a valuable present, espe-
cially by ladies, with whom 1t ap-
pears to have been a particular favor
ite- In the reign of Henry VIII the
greyhound was distinguished as one
Of the kings beasts.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-05
MAuIdIa ana svnen

Perhaps you think that Robert
Burns wrote that famous song,
SHOULD Aud Acquaintance Be For
got?" Most people do, yet the noted
Scotch poet is not the author He HIM
self said, 81 took it down from an old
mans singing. Boston Post.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-05
A Mild Call

81 don't mind you writing gush let
tiers in Office hours" explained her
employer, "but the management of the
building complains that you put so
much love in them that they block up
the mail chute.'
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-05
Flowers in Greenland.

Greenland, it seems. is a place of
flowers as well as Of ice, reports Gas
Logic. BOtanists have counted 120
specimens of Towering plants, grow
ing in the land of the Smith sound
Eskimo, on its northwest coast.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-05
A Poser.

Priscilla postcards a little problem ::
''What becomes of a mans word when
he won't keep it and no one else will
take itT'-Boston Transcript.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-05
First published in Hays Free Press,
August 5, 1920
Notice of Publication

Before B. C. Arnold, a Justice of the
Peace Of the City of Hays Town
ship IN Ellis County, Kansas.
Robert Doane,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-05

Of said County, this 4th day of Aug
ust, 1920.
NJ. A. Basgan,
(SEAL) County Clerk.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-05

L. J. PETTIJOHN,
Secretary of State.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-25
Filler BOY HAS
BIG REPUTATION
AS PRODUCER
I.ocal Youth Who l. Cham
pion MhcaI Raiser.

In connection with the publication
OF photograph OF Walter Weaver.
on OF Mr.. and Mrs. H. Weaver
who has made a reputation through
out the intermountain country for
his exceptional yield of wheat, Ray
". FELTON,. field editor OF the Idaho
Farmer. in the current issue has the
following 10 SAY regarding the Filler
boy
They're doing great things with
DicklOw wheat in southern Idaho,
and not the least among the grow
ers who are helping 20 put this en-
pire on the map as ii country where
the largest. cleanest and best seed
wheat can be obtained. are the boys
who are getting their instruction and
experience in organized farm bureau
-iub work At the Idaho state fair.
Walter r. Weaver competed in class
OF 81 entries from the fields OF. old
and experienced seed growers. When
the Judge GOT through With the ion
Walter. who is "a years old, was In
possession OF the blue ribbon.
Young Weaver Is the son OF Mr..
and Mrs. n. } Weaver of Filler. lie
grew two acres OF wheat and he has
about 50 bushels. II isn't backyard
gardening in the wheat club OF Twin
Falls county. County Club Leader
A. 1. O'Reilly. who Is accomplishing
great results IN all branches OF his
work insists that a plot large enough
10 be of some practical value be
worked by each boy who IS doing
farm crops work Young Weaver
has the enthusiastic support OF his
parents, who. while they insist on
him doing all HIS own work and
and working out his own salvation.
realize that his training In the club
work is fitting him for the larger
things of life In a most acceptable
manner.
IAN the boys club wheat in Twin
Fails county is certified by the state
seed commissioner. y. r. Sheehan.
These boys now have about I2oo
bushels OF certified seed wheat for
sale In addition TO quantities they
are keeping for their own use. Thelr
club leader Is their marketing agent
and they have pooled their entire lot
and trusted IL TO his care
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-25
CANAL COMP ANY
ANNUAL REPORT
is INTERESTING
Disbnrse> >eari, Halt Million Dol
lars: Announce Election OF rive
Directors for December "a.

Tuesday, December "A IN the date
SET for the annual meeting OF the
Twin Falls Canal company at Twin
Falls. The books viii be closed for
the transfer of stock ten days be-
fore the election, and all proxies must
be In the hands of the secretary not
less than five days before the meeting
Al five members OF the canal board
VIII be elected at the December
meeting.
Notices to this effect were sen, out
a few days ago 20 every stockholder
Ia the company. together With the an
nual statement OF the finances OF the
concern. which contains "a pages OF
Information about the condition OF
the system, aud reveals much Inter
osting data. The grand total OF dis
barsemenfs for operation for the lis
cal year ending September 10. 1920.
amounts 10 s477 .06i SO. or an aver
age OF S3.362 per acre. or this amount
operation and upkeep of n general ma
tnre amounted To si0i per acre
drainage and operations amounted 20
s.7i77 per acre. delivery OF water,
60 per acre. domestic wells. s.V8t
per acre, and overhead expenses APP
portioned among the above and Tore
going operations. f.323 per acre.
The reduction Of the debt OF the
company and the money deposited Tor
the American Falls reseryoir.amount-
"a 20 S.322 per acre. The items were
Reduction OF current debt. $4,000 !;
reduction OF high line loan. $4,000
reduction OF bonded debt. $4,000,
leposit American Falls reservoir.
SIO.O7222.
The report also gives interesting
Tgures about the reduction OF the
ieficlt aud bonded debt 81 the com
pany under the present management.
In 1917 the deficit Of the company on
hort time paper was f3o4.33o. 80.
and the bonded debt was f7h3,5Vo.
aaking the total Of these two items
sf.OS7,S3t.3s. Both the deficit aud
he debt were reduced during the
ears 1918 and 1919. and the fiscal
rear ending September 10. 1890.
shows a. follows surplus. fs2.-
ls6.ss. aud debt. 1850 coo. The
iotal OF both items a. now 1857 =
4tg.0z. 40 compared with two and
iaif times az much when the present
management was elected
The report shows that there - still
wing the company fici.sif.s4 for
$50 water maintenance. Mainte.
ance charges IN smaller amounts are
tiil due the company for every year
nee 1919
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-25
GOOD FIRE PROTECTION
LOWERS INSURANCE RATES
SAYS BtHI REPUBLICAN

The improved fire protection aud
the efficiency OF Bshfs fire depart
ment are the factors behind the !
per cent reduction IN fire insurance
rates on business property IN Bull,
according to Insurance agents. The
decrease IN rates was announced this
week and viii mean substantial saw
ing 10 the business men affected.
While no statement has been ls-
sued by any OF the companies, 80 FAR
az known. how the adjustment OF the
premiums on policies In force now
Will be made. II IA Understood that
refunds will be made by all com
panies. one company had already
mailed checks to lts poilcyholderr
and others are expected to do 80
Within a short time.
The reduction announced varies on
some CLASSES 81 buildings. but IN MI
cases IL IL practically II per cent
The reduction becomes effective as of
date OF October ~ OF this year. Res
ldence property n not affected by
the new rates.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-25
COUNTY HOME
DEMONSTRATION
WORK SUCCESS
Miss Edna NJ. l.adwig in Annual Re-
post Declares Much Time and
Effort Expended.

Miss Edna Ladwig. home demon
stration agent OF the farm bureau OF
this county. has just submitted her
annual report 10 the extension depart
ment of the state university. the com
ailation containing all the accom-
llishmenis OF that department dur
ag the past IL months Speaking
Of the great progressive spirit which
she has found among the women on
Ibis tract. Hiss I-adwig says; Not
only has there been cooperation, but
there has been real time aad effort
put forth by many women. II Is real
pleasure 10 be able 10 work under
such pleasant relations with the
women
The report contains facts and fig
nres which go 10 prove that the work
OF the home demonstration agent duf-
ing the past year has been practically
increasing while the Cooperation OF
he women of the tract Indicates that
IL has been OF no inconsiderable use.
Among other things which are
touched on in the interesting docn-
nents Is the growing importance OF
the work calculated 10 improve the
methods OF nutrition Three classes
containing a total of 20 children were
formed this fall and organized into
health clubs, the children being
weighed regularly every two weeks
and charts kept showing their 'mr
movement under different methods
of feelings Some of the children
are reported 10 have gained as much
as two and one-half pounds In one
week.
Much work has also been accom-
nlished BY the various millinery
classes. more than POO hats being
made since March L. Dress forms
also entered into the work under
taken. 27S being made. with total
valuation OF S2225.
Perhaps the most important phase
Of the work here was the big poultry
euiiing campaign put on with the as
.stance OF Prem Moore. OF the state
university extension division depart
ment. Ii is estimated that $1,000
worth of feed was saved by eiiminat-
ing the Improbable hens, while an
anpr0xlmafe figure ou The pmouni
saved during the entire year j. placed
AZ $4,000. more than 10000 cnlls
having been gotten rid Of
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-25
MAKING PLANS
FOR IMPORTANT
CLUB SESSION
Annual Election of Of
ficers to Take Place
at Meeting Tuesday,
December 7.

The annual election of officers OF the
Filler Commercial club viii be held at
big meeting aud get-together OF farm
ers and business men at |. o. o. +.
hall Tuesday. December Z. which date
marks the anniversary OF the launch
ing of the organization u year ago.
Due 10 the rush OF fall work the club
did not meet on It's regular date Ia
November. the last meeting having
been held October l. Hence Il Is
planned 10 make the December meet
ing an important as we'll as AN event
full one.
Aside from the election OF officers
for the ensuing year, and the hear
ing OF the annual report OF the sec
rotary. many matters of vital Inn
pcrtance will be acted upon. among
these being official action of the Ida
ho-Neyada railway bonus drive, COM
munity Christmas plans. considera-
iion OF the proposed bridge between
here aud Wendell. and discussions
OF the proposed sewer system, paw
ing plans and fire prevention pro-
gram.
The present board OF directors .!
the club. whose terms will expire,
and those whose places viii be fiiltd
at the December Z meeting are.
President. = NJ Market. vice pres
ldent. A. O. maitland. secretary.
juneau Shlnn. George Leonard. X
X. Dillingham; W r. Conant. Wea-
ley Young. u. l.. lieamer and George
Erhardt
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-25
INSTALLS NEW
CLOTHES PRESSER

A new Hoffman mechanical steam
clothes presser = tie .Ai
10 the cleaning and pre- stag csiag-
lishment II w. a. Scott. tailor
The machine was Installed on Non
aav Of this week and is already being
mi to good use u was shipped here
direct from the United States Hoff-
man Manufacturing company factory
~ syracuse. y. y. and represents an
Investment OF approximately 5000
with this steam presser. which -
vs,e-afed BY gasoline. Mr Scott
s.afrs thas a suit can De thoroughly
-, rai ia ten minutes Steam can
10 epplied 70 either the upper or low
~ psds. or both. and q new Fac1nm-
driving attachment dries the gar
raaafe lnsf-rfir
This Is the first machine % ifs kind
q, - Installed be- Filer. and IS The
most modern device Of is KIND ia tnis
section.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-25
SAYS RED CROSS
WANTS ALL YOUR
OLD CLOTHING
Requests Public To Leave Old on Fart
~ Worn Garments and SHOES az
the Timm Residence.

The local branch OF the American
Red Cross. under the direction OF
Mrs. A. A. Timm Is this week making
an urgent appeal for old clothes. u
rs requested that donors leave what
old clothes they can al the 1imm
residence. A recent statement by t.
e. Moore. chairman Of the board Of
county commissioners reveals the fact
that the number OF INDECENT IN the
county this year Will ~ outnumbef
those OF last
Clothes collected by the Red Cross
will be used TO supply the poor OF
this county and IL Is hoped that the
response 20 this request viii be ample
10 care for the needs Of the destitute
old or partly worn clothing anc
shoes for adults aud children are ac'
cepiabie.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-25
:: : , = :. : = = > = :. =
THANKSGIVING
PROCLAMATION

. Proclamation for Thanksgiv-
. ing. 1890. was issued al the gov
: errors office Wednesday The
. text is as follows.
!. we live in a state bOuntlfully
/: blessed IL Is part OF the great
: union of states. the hope OF the
4. worlds future development Are
I: we sufficiently grateful that We
&: are tree from war, and that
!. plenty is here for those who
I. would properly seek il.
= POSTWAR problems are adj
: iusting themselves because We
> are nation governed in the
: spirit OF liberty and love. Let
4: us be thankful al all times that
Z: We are recipients of these divine
:: favors. and let Us continue the
!. beautiful custom of setting aside
:. a day for praise and thanksgiV-
!. ing
:: 1T seems fitting that We also
= commemorate on this day with
= suitable and timely ceremonies
!: the .tero entenary anniversary OF
:: the birth OF religious and civic
: liberty in the United States. Let
:. our churches and all social
!. agencies set forth our obiiea-
:. tions 20 the Pilgrim Fathers;
:. the influence of their faith ana
I. polity upon the character OF the
: nation; and the duty We owe TO
= the memory OF the fathers 10
) maintain. enlarge and transmit
:. the splendid inheritance we have
= received at their hands.
= Now. therefore. |. d. w
: Davis. governor NJ the state OF
&: Idaho, by virtue of the author
4: ity given me as governor OF this
> state. do hereby declare Thurs
1. day. November %. a legal holt
: day in the state Of Idaho,
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-25
NEW HOME OF
POSTOFrICEIS
ABOUT READY
REYNOLDS Bros Buildings Undergo
Changes for Use by Filler Hard
ware and Postoffice-

Extensive operations are being
made in the Reynolds Bros. build
ings on East Main street. fitting tho
main floor OF the gauge building TOT
use by the Filler Hardware company
and remodelling the adjacent build
ing. formerly used for restaurant pur-
noses. So as L. be suited for the new
location OF the Filler postoffice.
Workmen have been busy on the
latter building for the past several
weeks. installing new Plate gas
front, and in fitting the building %
comply with the government re-
quirements for lease as a postoiiice.
4. A. Reynolds, whose bid TOT COM
pIetely furnished and equipped post
office was accepted by the govern
ment on August I 2. states that most
of the furniture and equipment mas
arrived. No definite date has Deeh het
for the removal OF the posioiiice 20
its new location. according TO POST
master ". T. Shinn. II Is known
thar before removal can take place. II
win be necessary Tor a government
Inspector TO pass on the building ana
furnishings.
Through a hallway now being con
structcd in the DuiidiuB DUNK iit'.u
fOr a posiOffice. q ne~ entrance ~ih
be made 10 Reybroco roof garden, as
well as To the office rooms on the
second floor OF the big Reynolds Bros,
block.
Extensive alterations being made
,n the main floor give the Filler
Hardware company large quarters in
which 10 place their stock. bal
cony has been constructed, the ga
rage Office partition has been elimih-
aied and q new front is now heing
placed.
A large force OF men has been %
work for this company clearing the
basement az th@ir former location
.rom the debris and charred remains
u the disastrous fire that DESTROYED
their lormer store and stock. Sep
tember H.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-25
COUNTY GOLF
CLUB NOW HAS
MANY MEMBERS
Given Right to Use Fair
Grounds for Course;
a Representative OF
Spaulding's Coming.

AT meeting at Reybroco hall
Thursday night. local golf enthusiasts
organized the County Golf club. the
first organization its kind in this
part Of the state. W ID. Gillis. at
torney. was elected president and X.
X. Dillingham; was made secretary OF
the club The executive committee
will be composed of these officers
together with A. o. Madland. DR. NJ
G. Goode. e. W Boring. Jr, Wyn
Deurig and Arthur f. Anderson.
This action on the part f'locai men
came after hearing the favorable re-
port OF W. ID. Gillis who few weeks
ago secured the signatures OF about
30 men TO a petition which was pre-
scented TO the board of county com
missiOners. asking that they be per
mitted to use the Twin Falls county
fair grounds. adjoining the town Tor
the course.
AS stated in the original petition,
the clubs membership is to be Inn
tied 10 Twin Falls county residents.
The fair ground site, consisting Of
40 acres. is said TO constitute an ex-
cellent course. and can be used with
out interfering with the grounds,
buildings. or other equipment. The
area inside the race track VIII be
utilized for a portion OF the links. II
is stated that 9-hOle course can be
created with little difficulty
AZ the meeting Thursday night y
WAS decided TO place the annual dues
for the present at s.. payable be
for. december l. After That date,
dues will advance 10 $40 per annun.
Since the meeting more than 30 mem
hers have already Joined the Organi-
zalion. and membership IS solicitea
from any resident VA the county. II
being strictly understood that women
rs well Us men will be accepted as
members. Il is thought at least 90
members will join the club by De-
cember L.
With the definite organization here
of the County Golf club. Filler Is cred
tied with marking a forward step IN
this part OF the state In attempting
10 inaugurate this coming sport,
which is proving so popular through
out the country.
Indicating that a representative OF
spaulding Bros. Salt Lake sporting
gooes house. viii presently be IN
liier 10 assist in laying out the
course. r. X. Dillingham;. OF the
s.oderA Drug Shop. secretary of the
club last week received letter from
Freeman nasseu OF Spauldins s. ~
which he said.
n will be- very glad TO come 10
Filler at my own expense aud look
over the ground there. and make sug-
gestions rs 10 the location and layout
~ the course. Golf Is one OF the
leading games IN the United states
TO-DAY. aud II is making ne" converts
bv thousands every year
AR Dillingham; has written 10 The
gentleman accepting the prefer and
n Is thought probable that in few
davA SIR. Bassett VIII be here 20 as
slst In getting the clubs activities IN
derWay.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-25
LOCALS STRIVE
FOR BACON IN
HOC-HIDE WAR
Football Game Thanksgiving Morning
-, Rural High school Grounds;
iiuhi ". Filler.

This forenoon at 10 80 Filler
football fans will have the oppof
tnnlty Of witnessing a Thanksgiving
gridiron game betwee the Buhi aud
Rural high school football eleyenH'
on the local field az the high school
grounds
Bull defeated Filler BY a score of
20 o earlier ia the season. but tho
Filler bunch u anxious TO get back AZ
Bull and claim theF can nov defeat
the West End eleven Filters victory
over Wendell last Friday and buhls
unmereifnl defeat az the hands ~
Twin Falls has given Coach Carter
and his warriors additional hopes of
success. The game Was originally
scheduled for Bull. but after Twin
Falls inflicted the ~ TO . defeat last
Friday "a Bull on her home grounds.
Coach Barry thought u best 10 bring
the game 20 Filler In thar game
kngelow. his best man. suffered
GLOW 20 his head that put him on, %
the game for the balance OF the sea-
son.
Coach Barry IA speaking Of tho
game being played here today, made
this statement.
he Flipr team "a maze W %
heavy men. all OF them. They have
been practicing regularly since Their
game with ". and viii pat % 2 good
game against "a, Filler has one OF
the largest football teams ou TIE
Bull Minidoka branch.
The Buhl-Filer game was sched-
He'd IN the forenoon on Thanksgiving
20 a. 10 give the gridiron warriors
Thanksgiving dinner. and SO the fans
might attend the Boiss-Tvin Faiis
game 10 the afternoon at the county
seat The Buhl-Filer contest VIII be
4 lively one. Both teams are In the
pink OF condition and should pat ~
a good game.
All the fans are urged TO come out
aud see real contest between Buhi
and f'uer Thanksgiving morning.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-25
LEGION HOP
AT REYBROCO
THIS EVENING
Good Floor. Music and management
Combine 90 Make Legion's
Dances Popular.

Tonight al Reybroco roof garden
Filler post OF the American Legioa
viii entertain al Thanksgiving
dance. which will mark the close OF
thn days festivities here.
Wallis orchestra OF Twin Falls has
bean secured TO supply the music FOR
tba hon. and the committee in charge
Ia mixing plans TO care for large
number OF patrons.
The Legion dances are said 20 De
proying q popular feature 20 those
who delight IN this form Of amuse-
ment. Many couples from Twin FAILS.
iuhl and other near-s towns attend.
and all declare that the excellent
.Ioor. snappy music and well-conduei-
ID dances make them most enjoy
able.