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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1904
Page
5
Long list of social notes from Chanute and surrounding areas detailing visits, trips, entertainments, and daily happenings. Mentions include Fred Manners in Chanute, Mrs. Fred Trigg hosting a whist club, Art Bennett’s Ottawa visit, and many Kansas City travelers. Notes on church, education, and local business activities.
Pleasant reunions and community news from Garnett including park gatherings, a gypsy party at New Lake park, and a rain interrupted crowd. Moves include Chris Winters relocating to Humboldt, Rev Arthur Henderson visiting from Shenandoah, and Link Cunningham organizing a gas line venture. Also reported are anniversaries, schooling updates, oil drilling near Hen Bacon’s farm, and a missionary visit home from New York.
The Garnett Gas Company plans to pipe gas from its wells to the town, with work starting in two to three weeks after pipe from Youngstown arrives. Gas will be cheaper than wood fuel, though exact pricing is not set, and new wells will be sunk as operations progress. Local figures criticize rivals and pledge readiness for business as preparations continue. Olathe, Kansas hosts the Second District Democratic Congressional Convention on September 14, 1904 at 11:00 a.m. to nominate a candidate, with People's Party invited to participate under the same representation as the Democratic State convention of August 3, 1904.
The article notes a shift in circus advertising with Wallace Shows publicized to Garnett Kansas on August 27th. It claims modern circuses are run by reputable men and deliver more than what is advertised, turning entertainment into a reliable amusement despite past skepticism.
Carrie Seiss formerly of this area and Professor Linley of Clebourne were married. The bride, living in Evert since girlhood, leaves a large circle of friends. They will reside in Clebourne, with many relatives and attendees noted.
W F James and W B Jamey died last Saturday at home in Glenlowk near Wonsbyaneed. James, a longtime Anderson county resident, was a respected reformer active in political and social causes. He leaves a widow and several children.
A local notice states the Dewourats nominated Schoonover for state Kenatyr. It notes the age range and consent issues but no decision on whether he will accept or not. The article provides limited readable details on the nomination process and potential candidacy.
A lost wack waistcoat or jacket lies between Bell farm and J Puller’s residence on the Ottaway road north of Tow’s. Reward offered for return by leaving at the Antraton office. Various local items note births moves and travel among residents including John Sprains of Medicine Lodge visiting relatives and others traveling to the world’s fair.
Commercial travelers praise the Great Wallace Show as one of America’s largest amusement enterprises. Great Wallace, owner, stakes reputation on this opinion. Also notes local social items, travels, visits, and a health ad for CAS CARETS.
An elderly Arkansas man visited Judge Hamilton seeking aid to buy a ticket to Ottawa after telling his story. He offered mortgage for 400 dollars and a lure, saying he has been traveling about three weeks and sent home 110 dollars. He plans to continue and hopes to collect the rest, showing nerve and resolve for his age.
Ayres known as Shorty editor of the Greeley Graphic received a life sentence to imprisonment for remaining years. A simple wedding followed at the same location with Lila Wills of Greey and close family in attendance. The ceremony featured Reverend McPond and was marked by community congratulations and hopes for a prosperous future.
Eilith Boicourt and Puggerald were united in marriage in the city. The ceremony unsettled many who knew the supposedly incorrigible bachelor famed for defying Cupid. Mrs Hoicauen recently moved from Ortawa, while Puggerald has long served as court stenographer. Judgments and home moves are noted as the couple settles, with friends buzzing about the new wife and the bachelor’s reversal.
Movements and visits across Lone Elm and nearby towns. Cornells visit the county seat, COL Nichols tours Johnson County, Jack Mason from Garnett spent time in Lone Elm, Mary Cornell awaits in Calony, and many others travel to see relatives or attend services. Rebekah ice cream sale raises eleven to twelve dollars. preachers Tamboldt and Knepp to speak. families visit Bush City, Colony, and Indiana bound relatives.
Frank Tewis and his family report the return of his daughters after a health related visit in Colorado. The return occurred Monday and was noted in local society circles.
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