Little Locals Snapshot of Garnett Daily Life
J C Hollingshead and neighbors figure in a lively Garnett column with sickness, travels, and small town events. Mentions include J C Hollingshead, Harry L Osborne of Wichita, Elisha Doll at St Louis, hotel renovations, church seats, a Santa Fe signals plan, local visits to Kansas City and Ottawa, a hotel sale, a tin shop opening, and a Democratic county convention. Also notes Sandy Morrow’s death, a hotel purchase by Thos W Paddock, and school teacher meetings. The piece paints a bustling, interconnected community scene with many names and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Garnett
Ed L. Eaton
Flossie
Kansas City
Obituary for R. H. Cunningham a Kansas citizen
R H Cunningham born October 20 1817 in Jefferson county Indiana married Alice Collins in 1842. He moved to Anderson county Kansas in 1865 and lived there until his death after paralysis in February. He served two terms in the Kansas legislature and was repeatedly elected justice of the peace. Ten children survive. Funeral from the family home led by Rev Williams of United Brethren and Rev Church of the Methodist church. He was a respected citizen and a trusted adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Cunningham
Jefferson County
Ind
Alice A. Collins
Anderson County
Kansas
Cunningham
Rev Williams
United Brethren Church
Church
Methodist Church
Mary Paul
Wichita
Sarah A. Wardell
Eldora, Colo
J. M. Cunningham
Fitegerald
Okla
John Cunningham
New Albany
Kas
R.M
F. M
W. HL
A. L
Mattie
Belle Cunningham
Garnett
Zinc Discovery Promises Prosperity for Garnett Area
Zinc has been found near Garnett and experts may arrive soon to assess its extent and value. Discoverers remain tight lipped until more details emerge while local hopes rise that this zinc find will unlock a new era of prosperity alongside recent natural gas discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett
Aor
Union Sabbath School Picnic Plans At Owens Crossing
A county wide Sabbath schools union picnic is set for Thursday August 14 at Owens Crossing south of Gare Viet. Each school is invited to attend with a program being arranged and the aim to enjoy a good time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens Crossing
Vie Nile
Gareviet
Othe
Letter List Prominent Garnett Post Office Advertisements
The notice lists letters for residents including Munage L J Green Mrs Mary Mason Ed Green Walter Duncan Harry Douglass W J Brown Eustis Barett Corithia V Thompson aml C L Peck John Long recently at Farrah farm left for Toledo to teach in an Indian school. John Doll and wife return from Wichita county. G A R and Women’s Relief Corps held a meeting and occupy new courthouse quarters. J H Vansickle visited Ottawa and granddaughter born to M F King. Mrs Polsom and children left for Albuquerque New Mexico. Fred Weight and wife move to Pittsburg for a store job. Mrs B Allen and son of Concordia visit Campbell family. Ed L Eaton to start weekly paper at Gas City with HU Pf Schell in charge. Phone number 1228.
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Wre. Munage
L. J. Green
Mrs. Marymason
Ed Green
Walter Duncan
Harry Douglass
W. J. Brown
Eustis Barett
Are
Corithia V. Thompson
Aml
Peck
John Doll
Leot
Wichita County
Anna
Lone Elm Social Roundup and Local Incidents
A local roundup from Lone Elm notes M Carrier shipped a cattload of flix on Wednesday and several residents including Mrs Ferguson Jr visiting from New Mexico. The piece lists visitors from Garnett, Kincaid, Arkansas, Butler Mo, and Maryville Ohio, along with minor local incidents such as a theft of harness and a lamp fluid accident. It also mentions Miss Dorsey Schuelor’s surprise birthday party with gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo, McCoy
Butler
Pearl Hunter
Garnett
Lor Webber
Kincaid
Mr. Southerland
Arkansas
Frank
Robt
Sanders
Will Hostic
McLowell
Gol
Mitchell
Maryville
Ohio
W. Spradhfa
Bart
Mr. White
Lone Elm
Carrie Miller
Dorsey
Mont Ida Items Highlight Local Moves and Transfers
Miss Lucinda Paden visits Lola as town activity shifts with store exchanges and property trades. Central City creamery sale to Hitchcock triggers neighborhood moves while local offices change hands and families travel to Indiana before returning home. Cascarrets ad ends the page with health note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Money
Central City
Hitchcock
N. A
Road Notice in Kansas about a new road location
A petition signed by Isaac N Green and E H Daw asks county commissioners to locate a road in Anderson County Kansas. The route begins near section 15 16 township 20 and follows a line near bridge 960n on the Missouri Pacific railroad to the county road center. If the road is relocated the unused section line segment may be vacated. viewers Morse Paden Long, with the county surveyor, will hear interested parties on July 14 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Kansas
Axpersox Co
Isaac N Green
E H. Daw
Range 20
Anderson County
Section 15
Missouri Pacific Railway
Board of County Submissioners
Morse
Fred Paden
Finley Long
A.D
J. B. Canyrat
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National Bank OF Commerce
Garnett, Kansas
C. Q. Chandler
W. S. Woods
E. E. Masterman
Scott Elliott
W. S. Fallis
J.C. Hollingshead
Fred Spradlin
Blum & Storris
Peter Barnett
Westphalia
Harry L. Osborne
Mra. NL
Hownan
Gree
Greeley
Waverly
W. 8. Hollingshead
N. L. Bowmon
Olathe
Fourth Avenue
First Baptist Church
Weatee
Rey Doll
St. Louis
Gus Graver
Hot Springs
Will Hollingstead
Cawatomie
May Webber
Lone Elm Township
Colordo
Aling Adelaide Puller
Acrraton
W. EB. Brown
8. Shields
D. W. Houston
Effie Sutherland
George Marshall
Emporia
Hattie Weld
Brother Lute
Will Wyatt
Heatright
Lone Elin
John Anderson
Society of the Method
Wne Church
At Black
Nora McConnell
Ottawa
Joplin
J. R. Bockover
Oklahoma
Misa May Duvall
Hom
Alice Johnson
Coffeyville
Emma Jones
Prank
Charley Cline
Iran Baldwin
Natil
Sol Horror
Gotvette
Sarah Hall
Che Gies
Beloit
Nokes
Lone Bla
Tady Nokes
Abc
Jobin Olson
Omaln
Pulman
Onna
Misa Ivonn Sito’ S
Port Scort
Bairne Jones
Dne
Simpson
Bone Gver
Jas. A. Bell
Sandy Morrow
Thomas County
Waldiees
Leavenworth
Sandy
W. Paddock
Hotel Royal
C. A. Werdeman
Rev. Church
The
Topeka Herald
Jentie Lake
Olive Qui
Glenlock
Mary Lake
Balawin
Olive
Norhwin
Lm, Shrake and Sons
Vaughn
Shrike
W. J. Hayle & Co
Worden & Keezel
Ton. N. J. Bowman
Wyandotte County
Amanda Hitler
Hunt
Gegury
Lieaie
Sam Whibhedd
Rowena Penny
Mrs. Gee, Crim
South McAllister
Oklahona
Day
J Little Helen Crum
Jesse Cole
Heaver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Tgers
Chapman
Dwkinson
Ella Howard
Washington
Kaw
Michele Margales
Dock” Habbard
May Linghan
Baby
Columbus
5. C. Axtel
Pred Hubbard
Armer Rainey
Bonne Terre
Lissie Gregory Bhe
Colorado
Dr. Pilkington
Sanita Fe
Taree
Pa, Herbert
Ida
Fern
Baldwin
May Flory
J. W. Beanston
Union Sabbath School
John Long
Farrah
Erie
Paesaay
Toledo
J.h.vansickle
M. F. King
Polsom
Thos. Baxter
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Fred Weight
Pittsburg
Fred
Mrs. B. Allen and Son
Concordia
D. Campbell
Will and
Dan Campbell
Eaton
Gas City
Pf Schell
Ferguson, Jr
Maggie Kenney
Mont Ida
Lucinda Paden
Lola
O. F. Nett
Alt Duncan
Dunean
Harsburger
Arthur Harnett
Spence
Sycamore
Jim Moore
Paola
Baldwin & Hunley
Bank of Commerce
Holcomb & CO
Blum & Morris
Thow Paddock
J. R. Scott
J. M. Scott
Optletan
Ay Ore Southside
Ai Thve Drugs
Aredictnes
Michaan
Sisenses
F. A. Herbert
Holcomb's
Fowin L. Eaton
Munford Schoonover
Kelly
Suratog
Kay
A. L. Benton
Hutchinson
St. Joe
M. Moore
Kansap
E. W. Grove
Mississippi River
New Idea
Woman’s Magazine
Ines Steves
Val Wan
Ron
Ww Idea Publishing
New York
Dr. Kay
Garnett Steam Laundry
Br Keay
Soseribisa Simson
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