The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-08-04

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quarreling over bones. He completed
his tax roll this week, thirty days
ahead of time.
Rev. Mr.. Aller had an agreeable
surprise this week, in a visit from his
old tutor, Rev. NJ. N. Whitford,
whom he had not seen for sixteen
years, and who now takes charge of
the Presbyterian church , at Wa
Keeney.
Plainville Times announces in its
I. last issue that many from there and
south Rocks will be at our picnic.
President ]. ]. Griebel of their county
alliance, viii also be here to enjoy the
speaking.
A visit to the Fairgrounds shows it
and the track have been put in excel
lent shape for the fair, and excellent
racing may be expected.
Eli Fox has kindly offered the free
use of his new barouche to help take
the invited guests to the picnic. Eli
appreciates the farmers and if you
need turnout he has some nice ones
at low charges.
Miss Ina Brosius is to teach the
Vineland school near Somerizens' and
they begi nnext Monday
Our Presbyterian Sunday School
children and their parents enjoyed a
picinc on the creek this week.
Rev. Mr.. Steed who formerly
preached here, is expected to occupy
the pulpit at the Presbyterian church
tomorrow.
At the teachers examination after
the Normal about thirty-four were ex-
amined, all but three passing, and
four received first grade certificates.
Tn new county officers have filed
their required bonds, viz: Treasurer
Adkins with Schlyer, Ryan, Oshant,
Yost, Madden, Anton Mermis, Hunt
ington and Henry Shoemaker as his
sureties for $4,000. Clerk CARBIDE
for $4,000 with his sureties Schlyer,
Oshant, w. Myers and Yost. Surveyor
Polifka gives Huntington and Yost-as
his bondsmen. Coroner Kohl is back
ed by Haffamier and Yost. Register
Zeigler is backed by Edwin Little and
Ryan. Sheriff Hamilton ha sgiven as
his bondsmen Tom Daily, Fred J..
Best, S. ]. Martin, DR.. Griffin and
George Johnson. Commissioner Dixon
has filed a strong bond for $4,000
with Register Boyle and been approx
ed. These officials, except the treas
urer, begin their work on the second
Monday in January next.
1t is told that farmer ]. B. Elicit
would like. to again make the race for
Probate Judge next fall.
Thursday brought US a hard snow
storm accompanied by heavy wind
that caused much drifting and bad
travelling.
James M. Craig has drawn the
New Years present, his increase of
pension having been allowed this
week.
County Attorney Aaron returned
with his family from their Eastern
trip and he is ready for work next
Monday.
The ladies aid society of the Pres
byterian church meet with Mrs. J. C.
Adkins next Thursday afternoon.
A new road to Ellis, this time north
of the track, is being laid out, as will
be noticed by the petition published
in another column.
Little George Griffith gave a birth
day party to his friends yesterday
afternoon.
A number of Ellis citizens were in
town this week attending court. A
committee hold out fattering and sub
stantial inducements for us to put in
an office at Ellis, giving them the
county matters and political news of
the county seat in addition to their
town news. The matter is now under
consideration of our directors.
Sleighing has been enjoyed by
many during the week and moonlight
parties have been the rage.
The County Alliance will be in ses-
sion today and full attendance is
expected.
Eugene Mullen returned last week
from Colorado, looking we'll and