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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
5
The article extols Ivory Soap as a pure vegetable oil soap offering real economy. It targets those near financial precipices and the very poor, arguing the soap’s quality and bulk production keep prices low enough for households with limited means.
The Sabbath School Convention for Waion township will be held on September 1900 at the Sutton Valley Church. The program begins with prayer and praise at 10:00, followed by classes and discussions led by named superintendents and teachers. Activities include primary and normal lessons, social greetings, dinner, reports, and election of officers, with a closing prayer. The next convention is planned for Mont Id m, September 16.
The band plans a social at the milk hotel next Tuesday evening with an ice cream service. Members still owe for new uniforms and seek payment before Eve’s turn out. A prize will be awarded to the two eaters of the best dish, and a concert will close the evening.
A rally at Kincaid drew attention with speakers J D Botkin Hon Jerry Simp son and Hol M S Peters addressing gathered citizens. The senatorial convention will meet at apm.
The Tuesday rally drew only modest turnout as county farmers stayed home to repair storm damage. Leaders included L Bowman and Chief Justice Denter who spoke on the Constitution in plain terms. Senator Harris delivered a lengthy address, with reception at Bryant Breidenthal HQ and a late session at the early quarters.
Cori ally invited members to join at the Silver Headquarters on September 4th for an evening discussion of matters of import. Message from Jesse Ha Mustinis, Txt Vers Avwes, 2d Lient.
Alex Farris of Kansas City and Miss Mattie Stevens of Garnett wed Monday evening on the Stevens farm Cedar service. The couple will reside in Kansas City. the bride is popular and well regarded in the county. The groom works for the Santa Fe railroad and has lived in Kansas City for four years. The newlyweds receive many good wishes from friends.
A long column of community notices lists travel for visits to Chicago Kansas City Paola and Ohio births weddings and illnesses. Residents move houses visit relatives mourn and some celebrate small-town events. Also reports a corn ear from Iowa Gold Mine and new Garnett band uniforms with garnet coats.
The piece argues over condemnation and endorsement of a Jewel authored article in the Agitator, noting rhetoric about the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and Jewish figures. It defends the M E B church and criticizes hidden motives within church factions and an Eagle publication.
District 40 calls for bids to build a new school house with foundation and complete work. Bids due by noon Saturday September 8th, 1900, with completion by November 1, 1900. Plans available at W. W. Webber’s home four miles north of Lone Elm. district clerk W Wenpes coordinates.
In Memoriam, Constance Eaton Howen widow of Dr Bowen of Garnett died at her daughter Nellie Post’s Colony Kansas on August 11 1900 aged seventy eight. Born in Tlindis Lawrence County in 1822 she came with her husband to Kanans in 1857 and helped found the village that became Garnett. Surviving children named: Emma Fouks Topeka Poea Hanway Grace Foran Josie Post Nellie Post Margaret Mac Thomas Bowen and Preston Howen. Burial with family at home after long illness from dysentery.
A county roster lists school districts with employed teachers and gaps. Names like Judy Findley Long, Maud Archer, Nora Corneling, Sophia Shawyver, Maud Fuller, Aunt McCoole, Mary Paradise, and many others appear beside district labels such as East Scipio, Greenfield, Central City, Junction, Fairview, Round Prairie, and more, indicating staffing status and principals.
The board of county commissioners met in special session to contract excavation of Fisher bridge to Wheelan and Dovkendorf at three cents per cubic yard. Specifications filed in the county office. JB Canyunn, County Clerk.
Advertised names include W D De Varney W B Plick A Gaves Car Huhastock W J Kelly WF King Jobo Mitchell Miss Bonnie Menger Fang Rodgers Charle Sanith. Listing appears in an old classifieds section with multiple named individuals.
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