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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1904
Page
5
Inland news items recount social visits and health updates in Garnett, Topeka, and nearby towns. People attend weddings and licenses issued. residents travel to Wichita, Chanute, and Chicago. numerous comments on community church events, school terms, and local productions.
A short health ad promises relief from headaches using Holcomb's Headache Powders, claiming the preparation has cured others and will cure you.
Wagasing wagon from Mumboldt reports gas at Matterson fin cane. After a sharp gas strike and an initial blasting, deeper drilling found stronger gas. City council grants franchise to Tired Bull Gas Co with conditions: gas to heat and light city buildings, citizens to pay thirty cents per thousand feet, free meters for some, and twenty year term.
The Rev W M Howie died suddenly at his Alliance Nebraska home on Monday after a long illness. He had served as pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Garnett for about two years and was esteemed for his reforming spirit and care for youth. He was born in Waukesha Wisconsin in 1815 and had been a gospel minister for thirty seven years. The family will be buried in Westin win Iowa. The Agitator offers sincere sympathy to the grieved family.
Mrs. Samira Riley died last Monday at her grandson Lewis Riley’s home. Funeral services were held Tuesday led by Rev. Chuceh. She is buried beside her husband in Garnett cemetery. A long-time resident, she attended the Methodist church for 75 years and lived with her grandson after her husband's death. She faced years of illness while remaining beloved by the community.
Mrs. Chas S Coleman’s mother, Grandma Fisher, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the Coleman home after a day of illness and routine housework. Dr Henning attended, but she collapsed minutes after the doctor’s departure. The family, including Mrs Coleman who was visiting a sister in Morehead, learned of the death as they rushed home. Funeral details have not yet been learned.
Knight, son of W. A. Koigat, was killed at Pessacola Florida when a 2,000 pound powder explosion during target practice aboard the battleship Missouri. Twenty seven others perished instantly and more were injured. Knight and several others died the next night bringing the death toll to thirty two. Knight and a brother had joined the navy over a year ago.
Jus. Pornley suffered a serious accident Tuesday while painting the house of William Crane west of Garnett. He fell from a ladder, breaking both wrists and receiving multiple bruises. Dr. Scott attended and dressed the wounds. Parsley is recovering as expected.
Short classified note offering two or three good pastures for rent from Sewell Land Co based in Garnett Kansas.
A Searchlight Club gathering last Monday at Mr and Mrs Clyde Green’s home offered a warm, informal millinery opening. Guests admired hats for men and women, while participants enjoyed games led by Tit and Plinch and a question session judged by Ir. Scott. Edith Pry and Minnie Dew served a maple syrup and wattles menu, with Pry praised as an artist in her craft.
Prohibitionists meeting in Garnett postponed until Saturday April 23. The gathering will begin at 1 p.m. at the auditorium with remarks by delay and committee chair Thoreanas. By order of State Chairman Bark Re Delay, March 16.
A garbled local notice explains the Garnett street fair has been postponed after a windstorm damaged tents at Neodesha. The management promises Garnett will still host a street fair and carnival with a new date to be announced.
Bob Ayres owns 160 acres in Paola Kansas within an oil district where wells are present. A prospecting company is formed and will begin work soon. Ayres refused a big offer and hopes to become a millionaire with diamonds.
Mrs Bledsoe of Topeka and Glenlock speakers announce lectures on April 22 and 28 at Glenlock hall with Sunday sessions on the 2nd. Mr Bledsoe, a pre de a State Spiritualist Association officer, invites all to attend the meetings and hear the talks.
A garbled letter list from the Garnety post office names air E B Ringshars Lamey Wal dren Mary Anes HB atoilla wr Ayreon ailler Med Prank Dennis W 5 Diraits Postmaster.
One mile from Mont Ida Kansas offers premium pasture for 200 head of cattle with shade and constant water. A. U. Coatus provides location and claim of ideal grazing land.
Visitors and residents exchange updates across Lone Elm with births, travels, school exams, illness, and town meetings. Notables include a son born to John Hamilton’s family, Alta Wood returning to Chanute, and Mrs. Hattie Parish’s family relocations. Local drillers pursue two wells with meetings planned as residents back a home company.
An advertisement asserts that all diseases begin in the bowels and promotes CAS CARETS as a natural aid to keep the liver and bowels active without discomfort. The copy claims widespread use with six a million people taking and recommending the product.
First published April 8, 1004, the sheriff's sale notice lists parties 96 Sarah Ayres and Tenniel Hanley. The item appears under a Starit or Kansas jurisdiction with details implying a land or property auction.
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