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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1896
Page
5
Residents attend Free Thinkers gathering in Ottawa while others join Kyworth League meeting. Local ads note real estate, sales, and services, with mentions of Bond sales, flour shipments, and upcoming obituaries. The column records community events, personal notes, and market prices amid a period piece Kansas town scene.
Huckten's Arnice Salve claims to heal cures for cute bruises fever sores ulcers chilblains corns and skin irritations. It promises money back if not satisfied and sells for 25 cents per box through A T Tlolcomb & Co.
Train No 202 connects Ottawa to California and other westbound points except Sundays. Nos 201 and 208 run to Wellington with connections at Winfield for Oklahoma and Texas. Nos 203 and 204 offer Pullman palace sleepers and storage cars.
Physicians affirm that dry air and steady temperatures in the Salt River Valley of Arizona and parts of New Mexico may aid consumption and allied diseases. Descriptive pamphlets from the Santa Fe RoutePassenger Department offer detailed information for interested readers. Free copies available from G. L. Nichol, GPA, Ay TRS, F. Ry., Chicago.
Details of party gatherings across multiple towns with speakers including Rev H J Hassard Capt J R Foster Cliff Hiatt N L Bowman C T Richardson J N Caldwell Denick Kirk Ed Stein S L Mathews A J Smith and others from Bush City Colony Welda Beeler Sunbeam Centennial and Greeley venues scheduled Aug 29 through Sept 5 with nightly lineups and participation.
North Anderson relatives host visits as Mrs Chas Lone Elm of Illinois and family spend time with kin. Kansas City man B Chambers and family join kin here. Ottawa visitor Miss Jones stays with Uncle Alfred Jones. Local trips include Babcock and Berga to Garnett and travel by W Troward after news of a son-in-law’s death. Various residents attend church events and illness notes. Electric Bitters advertised as a health tonic for old people.
George B Harris, a leading city ice cream dealer, offers delivery to homes and events. He promotes his frozen treats as the best in town with reasonable prices and order availability at his home or via his wagon during rounds.
Farmers and property owners in default on interest or taxes or facing sheriff sale can save money and possibly keep their homes by consulting W. J. Mellan Garnott Kansas. The notice urges seeking guidance to avoid foreclosure and reduce costs.
Melvin Foltz administrator filed Aug 3 1806 in district court Anderson County Kansas against Samuel Privat and Samuel Priest seeking judgment for 4500 dollars with 10 percent interest and foreclosing a mortgage on lots four five six and ten in Blue 30 Colony against Samuel Priest with first lien and sale of premises without appraisement. attorney Joan W Pooux represents plaintiff and sets deadlines for answer by Oct 2 1896.
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