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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
5
Numerous brief items report sick relatives and travellers such as Paul Kick and Mr Brink, legal business by N L Bowman in Tola, and Miss Mame Davies sightseeing in Italy. Other notes cover gas prospecting in Newton, a Cannon wedding party, and a charity bridal shower hosted by Mrs Vaughn and Mrs Stevens.
A lyrical plea for an end to harsh winter winds asks for warmer days and the return of garden joys. The speaker longs to stroll under moonlight and shed the heavy clouds, seeking brighter skies and kinder seasons.
Mrs. Smith entertained about twenty two guests including Miss Jewel Spebr of Manhattan and Miss Masie of Ottawa. The event featured guessing pictures with a prize for the top predictor and original spring poetry readings judged by five, with lots drawn for two winners. A luncheon followed with nut salad brick cream cake pickles and coffee. Music provided by Miss Rath Stevenson and Miss Hallie Nichols with Elmer Tutchis on soprano solo. Judges included Mr Elliott Mr Keezel and Dr Clyde Smith of Greeley.
The body of Warly Right arrived with his brother Ralyl and was taken to the family home three miles southeast of town for a Monday funeral led by Rev. T. A. Darling. He was buried in Garnett Cemetery as friends from Garnett and surrounding county attended. Ralph, on leave for forty eight hours, learned of the bereavement upon reaching Garnett and received condolences from the governor.
Report from Pensacola details the Missouri magazine explosion with Captain Cowell and officers risking their lives. Seaman McDade and Welles saved crewmates, sealing the mag and preventing catastrophe. Court of inquiry to determine causes. ship to sail to New York by Tuesday. Admiral Capps reviews damage.
Abbreviated, faulty text argues medical concepts and urges action without clear facts. It mentions CAS CARETS and ACE RECOMMEND CASCARETS, claiming widespread usage and health warnings, but lacks verifiable details or source context. The item reads like a fragmented promotional or advisory snippet without solid reporting.
Whittington Chas of Kincaid and Miss Florence Cannon of Garnett were married by Key Moore on Wednesday at 10 am in the bride’s home. The ceremony was intimate with only both fathers and close friends. They left on the afternoon train for Kincaid where the groom is a prominent early Kansas lawyer and the bride a Garnett social favorite. Congratulations and best wishes followed the couple.
Mat Smedley, a seasoned optician with 20 years in Neto glasses, plans a Garnett visit April 25 at Kenneth's boarding house on 4th Street to examine eyes and fit spectacles. He promises expert service, reasonable prices, and painless artificial eyes, with claims of correcting refraction errors and easing headaches.
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Geo C Simpson aged about 40 died last Saturday near town after handling type at a printing office leading to lead poisoning. He was a printer and former typo in this office, buried in the cemetery at Toven Maniay. A Christian church member and active Sunday school worker, he was well known in Garrett.
The Christian Church announces next Sunday morning discourse on The Purpose of the Church and an evening talk by the pastor on Unconscious Influence. The topics are expected to interest all readers.
Burnie Sachu's Music and Art Store offers a free painted plate with every ten dollar wallpaper purchase. Limited time promotion, shop in Burnie Sachu's for the decorative bonus.
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