The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-08-03
4. SChueIer & Co.
(BY R. KENNETH EVANS)

How often have you heard the remark among
young men or even older men that there is place
to go place where they would to while
away the time in amusement enjoyment In too
many cases the places where they could go their finer
sensbilities will not permit them because of the class
of people they would be forced to associate with and
again many cities do not provide good clean places of
amusement.
The farmer boy who works all week hard on the
farmland farm work is real work-cOmes to town
to get little recreation. He does not want to stand
around in store the street corner. He gets no
amusement particularly out of that hence he starts
out to find amusement and diversion If the city does
not provide place for him to enjoy himself he is go
ing to create the place and in nine times out of ten he
will have indulge in sort of amusement that
will have tendency to corrupt tear down his
moral status.
Not so in Hays. There are several institutions
established in lays for the amusement of the young
and old alike and one Of these is the Billiard parlor
operated by Henry Schueer Mr.. Schueer has Oper-
ated this billiard parlor upwards of five years and in
that length of time has maintained it strictly
place for gentlemen to amuse- themselves. No
gambling nor profane language is permitted in the
least Mr.. Schueer has made it very plain that he
does not want the patronage of those who cannot
into his place and behave like they would in
picture show or any other public place. enjoy them
selves and let others around them have the same sort
of enjoyment.
He has provided facilities for those who enjoy
good game of billiards by the installation of Bruins
wick Bake COlIender Billiard table. This table is
kept in the very best of condition at all times with
plenty of good and all the necessary facilities
for playing the game which is really a game of
science. Likewise for those who wish to play pocket
billiards pool, five excellent tables are provided.
These are kept in good condition. level and give the
player opportunity to exert his skill.
Benches are provided along the wall next the
tables for those who wish to watch the games or rest
while participating. Wurlitzer Electric player
piano has been installed provide good attractive
music and pleasing environment is of the
tials
When Mr.. Schueler established this Billiard par
lor in Hays it with the intention of not only max
ing financial but to make a credit to the
town and providing place where a gentleman can
go without becoming contaminated by association
with people whose moral standards have been some
what seered.
There has always been less prejudice
against Billiard parlors and in many rghfuly
but is just possible to operate clean billiard
parlor any other place of business if the
disposed to do and the criticism that has been
offered against such institutions has in the main been
merited by the failing to set standard of
rules for behavior and adhere to them.
By keeping his place clean and providing clean
attractions Mr. Schueler has made a success. He
maintains extensive line of piece candy cigars
and smokers supplies and operates soda fountain
where all the popular soft drinks are served It is
place where any young man. who legit-
imately spare a few minutes time in wholesome
amusement can go with pleasure but it not place
for the loafer uncOuth individual who frequents
such places as q cOnpregatinp place.