Old Settler Reminiscences of Kansas and Hardships
An elderly settler recalls pioneer life in Kansas, describing early struggles in Woodson and Neosho counties. He recounts grasshopper plagues, buggy markets, homesteading, railroads, and shifts to prosperous farms, noting deprivations, migrations, and the endurance of old and new settlers amid a transformed landscape.
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Bernoxs
Tankalay Oll
Reiiion
Kincaid
Smart
Riggs
Davis
Jonath
Mourhun
Cownty
Rowntan
Conway
Merle
Geareh
Neosho River
Geibhing
Kansas
Darber
Wizzard
al Jencounty
Conkapany
Horton Farm
Woodson County
Bugs
Fay
Nat
Garnett News Notes Mixed With Personal Visits
Local residents record a string of visits and departures across Garnett and nearby towns. Obituaries and health updates mingle with travel notes, church events, and business openings as families and neighbors share news from Ottawa to LeRoy and Osawatomie.
Sunday School Convention at Lone Elm
Sunday School convention details at Lone Elm on August 26 with Reverend Derianatis Noval and local pastors conducting services. Includes greetings, Sabbath observance, pastor visitation, baseclass depart ment, and closing prayers with Mrs S Thurelle Appel leading improvements and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Thurelle
Railroad and Local Notices From Lane Hunt Township
A scattered issue details a derailment near Gar nett and Mish City with a special freight car derailing on No 8 D line. Rail traffic resumed by night while regular trains delivered. A tax entry error by the county clerk affects Lane Hunt township railroad bond tax, with 70 cents due this year.
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Garnett
Mish City
Lew
Lane Hunt Township
Young
Cora Miller Dead in Garnett. Jeanie Pierce Notify Kin
Jeanie Pierce, visiting relatives, telegrammed Tuesday that Cora Miller, also known as Cor Willer, has died. Cora, who lived in Kansas City for about three years, was a childhood ward of Toney Willer and wife. Her body arrived in Garnett yesterday and lay in state at the Fourth Avenue hotel before funeral rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siiss Jeanie P. Pierce
Thesday
Cora Pierce
Cor Willer
Toney Willer
Cora
Kansas City
Kansie City
B. J. Beck
Garnett
Letter List Advertised August 2nd 100
Fragmented ad text lists names and items such as Amar, Ni fe Adauiy, Beautors, Daniell, Tail, Van Te ate lenbruch, Le Steportsang Aflen Tumse pF Wonidveurth. Readable parts show a historical advert listing names and goods for a community notice.
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Kaws Amar
Ni Fe Adauiy
Daniell
Tail
Ats
van Te Atelenbruch
le Steportsang
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys Warning Ad Claim
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy, detailing how kidneys filter blood and prevent heart strain when functioning well. It argues most diseases start with kidney trouble and offers a sample bottle and pamphlet while promising cures and druggist availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Obituary of May Van Eaton Walker in Washington
Mr and Mrs By Fr Walker mourn the death of their daughter May Van Eaton Walker at Olynphia Washington. Born April 2 1802 in Brake litt county Ohio she came to Kansas with parents in August 178 settling in Sabie county later moving to Garnett. Converted joined M B church in January 1881 married to PLL Van Baton died October 10 1801.
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Thomas J. Thompson
Winkand
Kansas
LGU
Jas
Pad
Witd
Ott
Christian Church
Thik Ety
Windland
Morgan County
Ohio
Towaite
Ookatoogs
Garnett
Vintanth
Nenglass Oniuity
Try
Anitil
Ileath
Elizabeth Eniee
Tent
Sewer Childred
TF. Thontpann
Oskalonady
J. W. Thompson
Kansas City
George McAfer
Nichils
Robert Prick
W. Thoapson
Vieland
Theanpaniy
Fine
Arit
Washington
May
Lhildren
Melvin Edden Marries Miss Park in Oaklandi Ave Ceremony
The Antratow Gazette reports Melvin Edden and Miss Greta Park wed at the bride’s parents home on Oakland Ave. Rev. Biden officiated with Hneet Nan Huey assisting. The groom, a fireman on the Chicago and Western Railroad, will reside on Center Street with his bride.
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Thea Teo
Tanesville
Wit
J. Min
J. W. Phil Nol Glinlick
Mavis Hotel
Wennixt
Redliay
Thos. Hilden
Oakland Ave
Melvin Suus
Vaughn's Candidacy Stirs Community Debate
A fragmented notice discusses AW Vaughn's candidacy and statements on Tuesday meetings. It notes he will not seek a position as peacemaker judge if his bid harms harmony, and that he would accept nomination if it improves the race and gains public support.
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Vaughn
Jack
Larmony
County Convention of W. C. T. U at Mirae Baptist Church
The Anderson county W. C. T. U will hold a convention Thursday afternoon August 40 at the Mirae Baptist church. An evening lecture by Rev. Howie will cover the topic Christian Citizenship. All members and friends are invited including Mrs. Hiarr and Mrs. Anna Cramrnt See’s.
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Anderson County
W. C. TU
Mirae Baptist Church
Howie
Evcerhouly
Hiarr
Res
Anna Cramrnt
See's
Picnic at Emerald Dixon Place Speakers Planned
A non partisan gathering at the Dixon place near Emerald on Wednesday August 29 invites all. Both sides of the political situation will be discussed by eminent speakers. Meat and refreshments will be served on the grounds with a supper and ball in the hall at night. All are invited.
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Dixon Place
Emerald
Dixcus
Meath
Stock for Sale at Wy La Morris' ate Wednesday Ang 20
Stock for sale includes yearlings two year-olds two brood sows and two yearlings. Terms cash with 10 percent discount for cash on later sales. Sold by A. Shivaka at Wy La Morris' ate on August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy la
Morris
Sais Diver
Leretlit
A. Shivaka
Lone Elm Items Describe Local Church and Town News
A garbled Lone Elm column notes wagons, hog shipments, and social visits. It mentions Rev ILA Charleton Garnett preaching, Abernathy from Ottawa in town, Anna Lewin Taw and Leola Gente traveling, and a dedication at the church with Prat afvekley and wife of Tela arriving last week. Subscriptions secured funds for a new church bell and packed pews at services drew crowds.
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Nahcock
Byerly & Lewis Ambane
Tinehack
Ailen
Bates
Leavenworth
Raven
Charelonf
Lone
Abernathy
Anonts
Ottawa
Jara Josin Sanders
Anna Lewin
Eniela
Nanther
Kincaid
Prat Afvekley
Tela
Chet Ridhod
Teather
Nontheatt
Phebe
Catiss Haid Rotttone
Killa Reeve c
Davyghe
Garnett Saturdas
Nellie Caldwell
Lone Ely
Mat Jayther
Cage
Smith
Wyle
Are
Sun Smith
Tenney
Wellesville
Fo N. Roe
Ara Tenney
Ate
Rue
Poryne
Rev
Cook Ad Cullison
Rabcock
Acte
Mount Ackeil Forte
Leiftication
Bryan and Breidenthal Club Forms in City
A Bryan and Breidenthal club organized last Friday rented the room above a meat market for headquarters. The back room will serve as a resting place for country women and babies, with washbasin, comics, towels, and toilet articles provided. Officers elected include J. H. Darche president, Mors Bila Row vice president, Alla Gregg secretary, Chas. W. Whittington assistant secretary, Hettie Mae hon treasurer. A second meeting completed the organization Tuesday evening. The mixed-gender group plans to advance the people's cause with enthused members ready to work.
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Bryan and Breidenthal
J. H. Darche
Mors
Bila Row
Mise Alla Gregg
Chas. W. Whittington
Hettie Maehon
Garnett Lecture Club Announces Five-Event Course
The lecture-course committee announces season tickets are contracted for a five part program featuring top talent. Delivery is anticipated by September 10 at $1.00 with 10 cents extra for reserved seats. Tickets available from C E Glass or any committee member.
Capper and Myers Married in Garnett Home
Miss Hensie Capper and Hower Myers united in marriage by Samuel McGrew in Linn County with Rev Church officiating. Ceremony held Wednesday evening at the bride's mother's home on Sieth Avenue. The couple are well known and popular in Garnett. Congratulations offered.
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Myers
Capper
Hensie Capper
Brof
Hower Myers
Samuel McGrew
Linn County
Church
Sieth Avenue
Garnett
Tax Levy Proceedings in Anderson County Kansas Aug 1900
County commissioners met to levy taxes for 1900 with members J J Anderson chairman TW Parrott and G A McAdam, clerk J E Calvert. Levies include state and county funds, road, bridge, poor fund, and sinking funds for railroad bonds. special town and township tax adjustments noted. A special session set for Aug 7 to address county business and jail release. tax cancellations on city lots in Greeley and Garwrett proposed. board records attestations by Calvert and Anderson.
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Gansurr
Kas
Anderson County
Kansas
J. J. Anderson
Parrott
G. A. Mee Adam
J. E. Calvert
Cote Ty
Dnard
Mo. Pac. RR
Pulian Walker
Lincalttessyssems
Washington
Lone EU ‘ J ‘ Danrk
Tudian Creek
Eation
Bond Tex
Ozark
T.W. Parrott
G. A. McAdam
Board of County Commissioners
Charles Eibree
J.B. Calvert
J. J
Greeley
City of
Garwrett
Garett City
Greeley City
Kincaid
J. B. Calvert
J. T Calvert
Levy
Levm
Oty Levy
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St. James Hotel
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Andrew Meador
Martin Letterlett
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Rachel Wayrle
Huns
Wayde
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Tom Morgay
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Wertnesday
Will Bowek
Foam Greeley
Medding
Tor
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Charley Oona
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Sanday
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Mises
Clara
Weasel Anisfamite
Rosy of
Laie
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Nea Jil Tuerell
Dtaeris
Sir
George Manley
Chis McCrim, Jr
Kanesas City
Cat Spalding
S. Albert Hrooks
Chicago
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Mabel Lathen
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Abias Havad Uphan
Sturdy
Sr. Worthy Osborn
Af Weld
Nickerson
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Arthur Capper
Sinter
Tom Tyler
Wilkon Thincan
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Eveline and
Cheney
Sanley Navenuawedd
J. Thrown
Glailys
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Tosi
Hige
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D. B. Stephens
Leslie Hennett
Tila
Juste No Sutter
SH Ton Valley
Kennerty Mian
Carrie Clout
Curious Tilson and Wife
Paella
Colorado
Jennie Flaming
Pearl
Decutun HL
Ed Thavertidd
Lee Russell
G. Astin
St Lonik
Jin Wernestine
W. Jo
Arthuratison
Selhourne Austral
F Hicks
Sien
Ifield
England
Australia
Will Campbell
Ern
Athens
Lefe Town
Temlay
Cain
Lone Elm
Anguet
Justin Fe Gaue
AI Derianatis Noval J
Ragsell
Washington Township
Len
Morty
Hie
E Buen
Hiven
Clarence
Wall Feta
Lawerenes
J C. Osburn
Jolut Meleas Tole
R. B. MeLens
China
Japan
Cora Miller
W.W. Aldrich
M.lamiott
Aldrich
Axs't
Melvin Edden
Bryan and Breidenthal Club
J. J. Asenmans
Ar. Hoard
Anti
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