Local items note deaths, visits, and travels in area
B Spradley is sick. Jesse Cole left for Nevada Mo on business. Carle Champe visited Colony. Simons and wife welcomed a daughter. Harley Row returned to state university study. Miss Pearl Yelton died north of Kincaid. Miss Kila Kennedy visited friends in Colony. Paul Kirk and wife went to Kansas City to visit relatives. Miss Carrie Rove and Stella Sutton visiting in town. John Tush returned to Osawatomie. Dr C L Simmons of Westphalia in Chicago for post grad. Adelaide Puller visited Westphalia. District stewards met in the city. Trenslay news from Jackson Ohio. Mark Andrews moved into Hunt property on South Oak. Helen Bell from Westphalia to Ottawa for university. Mr and Mrs J H McEwen returned from Alabama. Miss Dot Ayres on business trip to Welda. George and Fred Stiles back from Kansas City. Rev Oliver Bronston assigned to Princeton for year. family visiting en route from Peru. Belle Hollingshead from Topeka visiting parents. Mrs Ada Bowman from Greeley nursing. Marble Wyatt and wife went to Enid for Ada Meny and J F Newbanks wedding. Mrs E K Nayor funeral at Pleasanton. sister of Mr Ellis, formerly Garnett. Mintie Compton and daughters visiting en route to San Jose Calif. Sam Vesa from Osawatomie visiting. longtime Niswouri, now conductor, not boasts.
Westphalia rural mail routes and county works noted
Local notes report Westphalia expects two rural mail routes soon. P D Murdock sold an Ellington Plain to Chas Stein. Mrs Jane Warren plans a cottage south of Mint Belle Smith’s residence. Three Linn county bridges awarded to T B Tosh and John Stomp. County Treasurer Shields places flagstone walk on Second avenue. Congregational church hosts birthday party today. County commissioners in session with unusual volume of business. Belle Smith markets new ladies apparel and lace curtains. Mira Bridget Murphy files probate estate actions for Timothy Murphy on Tuesday. Christian ladies host reception for Rev Moore and wife at D D Judy’s home. Advertising quip about mule cart tails. Frank Myrea travels to Waverly to supervise telephone exchange reconstruction bought by Chauncy Barker. Harvey Knauss adds flagstone walk on Third avenue. B G McCrea prepares next. George Gray, DeWolff’s draftsman, departs with two children to Holdrege Nebraska en route to Denver. Mrs Gray to stay several weeks.
Happenings Here and There City and County Note
George Gould toured Garnett and drew modest notice beside a tale of a dog with a tin can. Kansas people view millionaires with skepticism as a bachelor girls picnic gathers the Misses Jennie Barnest Della Barnest Danny Wilson and Aral Brooke for a Wednesday afternoon in the woods enjoying a chilly but pleasant outing.
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George Gould
Garnette
George
Kansas
Jennie
Della Barnest
Danny Wilson
Aral Brooke
Easter Services At Congregational Church With Sermons
The Congregational church schedules an all day Easter program next Sunday. Morning service features an Easter sermon by the pastor and a special musical program with Mathew Glass singing a Banter solo. Evening continues the Story of Passion Week with a sermon on The Tragedy of Golgethe.
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The
Congregational Church
Golgethe
Mathew Glass
Wallace Beck Drowned Crossing Swollen California Stream
News from Garnett reports Wallace Beck formerly of the city was drowned while crossing a swollen stream in California last week. He was widely known and had many friends in Garnett.
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Garnett
Wallace Beck
This
Ity
California
Wallace
Try Holcomb s Headache Pow ders
A brief notice touts Holcomb s Headache Powders claiming cures for others and offering a remedy for readers seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holcomb
City Election Results Leave Republicans In Control
The regular Republican ticket swept most races last Tuesday with J B Thornton R L Adams and Frank Green and Judge Schoonover elected on the Citizens ticket for councilmen or board of education positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Ada Davis
H. M. Ellis
J. B. Thornton
R L. Adama
Frank Green
Judge Schoon
Board of Education
Citiens
Wedding Bells at Geo A Smith Residence
The Colony Free Press reports the marriage of Miss Alice Smith to Mr Omer Bidwell at the bride's father Geo A Smith home on March 1 in the presence of relatives and a few friends. The ceremony was followed by a lavish country repast as well wishers urged the couple on to a healthy and prosperous life together.
A Good Man Gone Jon L Turner Dies at 77
Jon L Turner died last Sunday morning after a long illness at his home four miles northeast of Garnett aged 77. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev Darling United Brethren church. Remains taken to old home in Smith County. Uncle Joe was highly esteemed and the community suffers a severe loss. The Age TxTOR offers sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Jon. L. Turner
Garnett
Rev. Darling
United Brethren Church
Smith County
Joe
Social Science Club Meets Over The Science Medicine Paper
The men’s Social Science Club held a lively meeting with Dr Scott presenting a paper on The Science Medicine challenging Christian Scientists and Mental Scientists. Critics challenged him as a lively discussion followed. Expansion will be debated next meeting with Ele Tiott and three defending ion and T J Hussey opposing.
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Scott
Ele Tiott
T. J. Hussey
Journey from Dakota to Omaha in Snowbound March
A Dakota to Omaha letter describes a long journey March 10 to 21, with snow and freight wrecks on Illinois Central. The writer notes cold winds in North Dakota, drives eight miles in a spring wagon, meets daughter and son in Omaha, comments on residents and climate, and mentions fat horses on the range despite winter.
Post Office Letter List from Garnett
Uncalled letters at the Garnett post office include W. A. Barnes J. J. Connely Geo. Karplage A. S. Philips Rev Logan Sarople Mra M. J. Sutherland Mr. Walter N. Watkins W. S. Bemis and Postmaster.
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Garnett
W. A. Barnes
J. J. Connely
Geo. Karplage
A. S. Philips
Logan Sarople
Mra
M. J. Sutherland
Walter N. Watkins
W.S. Bemis
Indiana Trio to Perform in Garnett Dates Listed
H. S. Bonsib known as the Flying Dutchman notes the Indiana Trio will be in Garnett on the 17th 18th and 19th of the month delivering a temperance entertainment worth hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S. Bonsib
Garnett
Lone Elm Community Notes On Health Schooling and Visits
Items from Lone Elm report improving health among residents and busy spring activity. Measles spread among McAlpine and Bracewell families. Rev Knepp began first M E at Lone Elm. Miss Mattie Kelsey starts Antioch school term. Laniay adds residence. Hertha Rogers closes school as spring arrives and nature revives. Neighbors Ethel Kincheloe, Mary Kincheloe, Ollie Lockwood, Laura Hobart, E N Hepaceal, Enid Smith, J Blackwood and others travel or visit relatives. Shockey and Hastings visit family in Lone Elm.
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Ethel Kincheloe
Emporia
Mary Kincheloe
Richmond
Ollie Lockwood
Kincaid
Laura Hobart
E.N. Hepaceal
Lala
J. Mathert
Lola
Enid Smith
Miller
J. Blackwood
Butler
Coum
M. Shockey
W. J. Hastings
Lone Elm
Westphalia Briefs and Local Happenings Today
Rev Atherton is sick with the men’s sea. Mrs F B Graham visited Garnett Monday. Westphalia drills for gas with the drill noted Tuesday. Mrs Ralph Campbell visited in Garnett Tuesday and Wednesday. W A Trigg came from Garnett Sunday to visit his daughter Mrs Anna Cayot. Miss Hattie Orton closed her school near Emerald last Friday and returned home Sunday. Mrs Julia Shaughnessy returned Monday from a visit with her parents at Williamsburg. Miss Adelaide Fuller came from Garnett Monday on business and was guest of Miss Gertrude Mustard. The Catholic church improved with new furniture and statuary, interior beautified. Mrs A F Hatten went to Lawton Okla last week to visit brothers Art and Mate Agnew, accompanied by sister Theresa who may stay until fall. A fair maid in Garnett stayed out in the rain and got well, came down in the mud. Norman Trancript notes Tom Highley and children have been in Oklahoma City visiting Ed Burke and wife. Emmett Hunley bought his partner John Baldwin’s share of the barber shop under the Bank of Commerce. John will seek a new location. Millinery by Mrs Barrett on the north side of the square with spring hats. best line of children's hats in town. Call and be convinced. No two hats alike unless ordered.
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F. B. Graham
Garnett
Westphalia
Ralph Campbell
W. A. Trigg
Anna Cayot
Hattie Orton
Emerald
Julia Shaughnessy
Williamsburg
Adelaide Fuller
Gertrude Mustard
A. F. Hatten
Lawton
Oklo
Art
Mate
Republic rewards offer for subscribers and real estate sale notice
The St Louis Republic outlines a profit sharing contest offering up to 5000 to subscribers or new subscribers who estimate admissions for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition opening April 20 1903. Details via Republic editions with deadlines and submission methods. Also a probate notice in Anderson county Kansas for Jaimes Carter estate seeking permission to sell real estate to pay debts with hearing April 18 1903 in Garnett.
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Grand Acer Pon
St. Louis Republic
Ubescriber
Republic
The
Republic Profit-Sharing Bureau
St. Louis
Anderson County
Kansas
Jaimes Carter
Tange
Kannan
Pees
Garnett
Joan Carter
Mrs Barrett Displays Spring Millinery At Best Prices
Mrs Barrett presents a full line of spring millinery with latest styles and up to date trimming. Saturday shoppers are invited to view the largest selection she has ever ordered and enjoy best prices.
Publication Notice in Garnett Justice Court April 1903
First published notice from April 10 1903 in Kansas Axpanson County cites Gordon justice of the peace for Garnett City stating Cannon Reed as plaintiffs under firm Cannon Reed. Details reference a civil action in the justice court.
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State OF Kansas
Axpanson
Gordon
Garnett
H. Cannon
H. W. Reed
Cannon & Reed
Plaintitix
W.G. Stewart
W. G. Stewart
W. H. Cannon
L.A. Gordon
Ainy
W.C. Knight
L. A. Gurpon
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FALLS
Fred Blum
Preegho
W. Winley
Tional Bank
Commerce Garnett
B. Spradley
Jesse Cole
Nevada
Carle Champe
Colony
Simons
Wife
Harley Row
the State University
Pearl Yelton
Kila Kennedy
Paul Kirk
Kansas City
Carrie Rove
Stella Sutton
Welda
John Tush
Osawatomie
C. L. Simmons
Chicago
Adelaide Puller
Methodist Church
Sity
Trenslay
Standay
Piere Mott
Jackson
Ohio
Mark Andrews
Hunt
South Oak Street
Helen Bell
Ottawa
University
J. H. McEwen
Alabama
Miss Dot Ayres
Miss Smith
Fred Stiles
Oliver Bronston
Princeton
Belle Hollingshead
Topeka
W. R. Hollingshead
Ada Bowman
Greeley
Hwo
D.C. Davis
Marble Wyatt
Kineenid
Mra Wyatt
Mien Ada Meny
J. F. Newbanks
Iola
AL OM. Ellis
Charley Cline
Adj Cline
E. K. Nayor
Pleasanton
Deceneed
Mr. Ellis
Mintie Compton
Coffeyville
John Morrin
San Jose
Calif
Sam Vesa
Sam
P. D. Murdock
Chas, Stein
Jane Warren
Mint Belle Smith
T. B. Tosh
John Stomp
Linn County
Shields
Second Avenue
Belle Smith
Mira Bridget Murphy
Timothy Murphy
Ladies of the Christian Church
Rev. Moore
D. D. Judy
Frank Myrea
Waverly
Telephone Exchange
Chauncy Barker
Harvey Knauss
Third Avenue
B. G. McCrea
George Gray
DeWolPs Furniture Factory
Holdredge
Neb
Denver
Mra. Gray
Maver Tever
Social Science Club
North Dakota
Frances
Omaha
Illinois Central
Frank
Lloyd Bowers
Missouri River
Beat
J. Wy
Indiana Trio
Ayer
Buckingham
M. Carrier
McAlpine
Bracewell
Messrs
Jne, Mitchell and
C.H. Nichols
M. E
Knepp
Mattie Kelsey
Antioch
J. MH. Laniay
C. Frazer
Hertha Rogers
Rev. Atherton
Norman
Ars
Tom Highley
Oklahoma City
Ed Burke
Emmett Hunley
John Baldwin
Bank of Commerce
John
Nebraska & Dakota
Lea
Weat
Vieo
A. m
A. L. Benton
Garnett, Kansas
Or JR. Scott
JM Scott
Tibbett & McGrew
Taughmn's
Blum & Morris
Thos. Paddock
Holcomb & CO
Square
F. A. Herbert
Santa Fe
Orth
Yoath
Chanute
Pitsburg
Cherryyval
Cotleyville
Newton
Hutchinson
Union Depot
Panhandle
Texas
Winsfield
Newkirk
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Karuna City Union Depot
Independence
Kas
Carletad
New Mexico
Winfield
C.S. Coveman
LIN MacDonald Bruog., Proprietors
Fourth Aveue
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