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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
5
An advertisement extols Ivory Soap as the fastest and safest route to cleanliness. It claims Ivory Soap cleanses effectively without harming skin or garments, features a rich creamy lather that lifts dirt, and notes the soap floats for easy usage.
CC Leech of Dodian Creek township is discussed as a potential Probate Judge candidate. Mrs Leech is an elder woman from Anderson county, widely known. Mr Leech claims three years of study at Wesleyan College Springfield MA and past employment on the Boston Albany line then a decade with M K and T railway. He settled in Ravine in 1870, later turning to farming and stock-raising in Dodian Creek township where he has resided for about 25 years. He has held sheriff or trustee roles and has long aligned with the Republican party, with local friends urging a cautious bid for office history in the county.
Mrs Cobettance Hewen, widow of Dr Preston Howen, died at Garnett on Monday after a short illness. She and her husband settled the 1st Colony and faced pioneer life together. Survived by children, she resided at Colony and Arkansas City. A loving, respected figure among old friends, her obituary is expected next week.
A candidate named Schoonover seeks the Populist convention nomination for probate judge. Described as an "old guard" loyal to the Peoples party since its founding, he is well educated and capable. Regardless of nomination, he pledges to support the ticket and advocate party success.
A meeting of Populist and Democratic committees last Saturday discussed dividing county offices and submitting the agreement to conventions for ratification. The plan would have Democrats take county attorney and clerk at the court while Populists receive the returning offices, with Miss Mary and Naunie Minter noted as returning from Colorady on Wednesday morning.
A near fatal accident occurred last Friday near the Judy schoolhouse when a mare pulling a wagon spooked by a train at a high crossing. Mrs. Champe steadied the frightened horse, guiding it into a wire fence, avoiding injury to driver and passengers. The engine reportedly did not whistle, prompting calls to trim the hedge and improve crossing warnings to prevent a repeat incident.
A candidate statement by B F Walker announces his bid for probate duties following a convention decision in Garnett. The letter asserts his qualifications and reforms, cites long residence, and notes broad community regard. It lists associated officials including Rhoda Dobbs as secretary and D A Hubbard as sentinel.
Numerous short notes recap visits by Mins Olo Miller Michesay and others, a birth reported for Ivor Thomas, and various travel and legal movements among county residents. Mentions include J.D. Stevens from Central City, sheriff Moore arrest in Greeley, and many neighbors visiting relatives in Kansas City, Topeka, and Humboldt with several farm and property notes scattered through the week.
Advertised notices appearing August 17 1900 include Byron Bow 60 Miss Nettle Keller Irvin Ritchey Miss Georgia Whitfield and G A Cox. Names indicate letters awaiting pickup and indicate local communication practice of the era.
Ticket announcements list multiple routes from Santa Fe and other agents. Dates span August to September with sale windows and return limitations. Rates shown include 4.69 and 2.32 for round trips, noting agents such as C S Conaman.
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