Wednesday Evening News Busy City Roundup
Wednesday's Evening News lists numerous local movements and visits. Kin maid resident Gene Whittington, Miss Fran cis of Ottawa, and W K Shaw visiting Ottawa frame a day of social calls.
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
5
Wednesday's Evening News lists numerous local movements and visits. Kin maid resident Gene Whittington, Miss Fran cis of Ottawa, and W K Shaw visiting Ottawa frame a day of social calls.
The ad touts high quality and best patterns fords in mens and boys suits from 8.50. It offers special prices on ladies suits jackets skirts with fit and satisfaction guaranteed. Location listed as Office over Shaw's Shoe Store.
County Post of the G A R Captain L D Dobbs reports Col H C Loomis commander of the department of Kansas G A R will visit Garnett on December 16 to meet over 100 comrades for forming a new county post. The aim is to unite veterans from all parts of the county into one strong organization without weakening existing posts and to extend fraternity charity and loyalty during the ten years remaining. About 400 comrades in the county do not belong to any post and would join this county-wide post to cover every town. Veterans may greet their commander with a friendly God bless you when he arrives on the 16th.
Mothers are advised that croup can be prevented by early treatment. The first sign is hoarseness followed by a rough cough. Chamberlate's Cough Remedy is suggested to be given freely when hoarseness appears or as soon as the cough develops to dispel symptoms and reduce danger and anxiety. Tibbetts & Co sells the remedy as a trusted option.
Mr and Mrs J H Darche were honored with an old fashioned auroline gathering after the Congregational prayer meeting. Friends met at Mrs Fabricius home to bid farewell before they depart for Belle Plaine Kansas. A midnight train carried them away as a large circle of friends expressed best wishes.
The Rebsksh Social club meets this afternoon with Mrs. Robert Hunley. A Garett couple was recently married and kept private. County Clerk Calvert reports most township officers have filed bonds and qualified. Despite bad weather the clock sale at the Bairwaas was a success with many sales. Manners moved from Went Sixth street to Kauffman place on West Fifth after a trade. Congregational circle met at Mrs. Metall’s to finalize air arrangements. Frank Wond, formerly local, returned and works at A. C. Farrow's Secondhand Store. his wife is dead and children attend school in Wichita. Thomas Cottingham of Leroy was in town seeking interest from W. Q. Decker in a flour mill at Leroy. a liberal offer was made. Freeman Janissa returned from Tama, Iowa, where he had been visiting. Finley Long attended Sunday services at the Indian school, with Y. P. C. U. at 6:30 p.m. preaching at 7:30 p.m. Saturday meetings invite all to hear about United Brethren Church origin and present condition.
A crowded column from Cameron Ma to Anderson county mentions Taylor brothers renting Ne Blum property near town awaiting families to move in and plans to purchase a firm. Yale Champe visited from Greeley on business while D Vandyke also called. Mrs Ramsay’s husband returned from Russellville. M E church ladies invite a world tour event Thursday evening with 25 cent round trip tickets and refreshments as the first train departs M F church station at 4 p m with service every 14 minutes.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. B W Grove's signature on each box. Price 25 cents.
At the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs J B Thornton on Thursday evening November 27 at 830 PM Mr J Stevenson and Miss Clara Thornton were united in marriage Rev H G Mathis of the Presbyterian church officiated The rooms were decorated with pink and white carnations and white chrysanthemums A welding supper was served Only a few friends and relatives attended The bride and groom belong to Garnett's oldest families and are well regarded by many friends
School notes report the state association meets in Topeka December 29 to 31 and will distribute programs. Miss Maude Fuller plans Friday lectures for Baker district pupils. Supt. Baker reports 22 nonresidents in attendance across departments. Reading circle work by Miss Hattie Selander secures yearlong employment in Chase Mound. County superintendents’ reports show pupil totals rising by about 17,000. District 46 Hickory Grove purchases pupils’ reading circle work. Minn Belle Shore leads in pushing pupil progress. The Sugar Valley debating society will discuss rural school consolidation Friday evening. The county’s debates and patron input drive interest in school matters across Kansas.
Sunday morning at the Congregational church Mr Metcalf will speak on Probation or Education which is Gods plan for man The evening sermon continues the Shakespearean series with The Tragedy of Julius Caesar All invited to both services Holiday travel rates offered for round trips within 200 miles at 60 cents or less Tickets on sale Dec 9 4 95 return Jan 16 Bvame Agt
A flannel with Chamberlains Pain Balm bound to a lame back offers relief for deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains. Tibbetts & Co sell Pain Balm. A Christian Endeavor meeting at Mrs H C Barne’s home included singing, instrumental music by Miss Lacy and the Misses Evian, refreshments, and planning for the next gathering at Miss Beesie Lincolns with ten cent taffy. Probate Judge Higginsoe purchased the D N Simmons grocery near the Bank of Commerce and will run it. Simmons will figure out his next move.
A muddled OCR fragment mixes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with scattered legal notice text. The medical note touts early cold treatment and child safety, while the remainder references court actions, defendants, and attorneys in a Kansas case.
Continued from prior column, listing newly elected township officers and road overseers. Names include treasurer Smith, attorney Cayot, justice Kellerman, constable Lowry, road overseer Keany, Carley, Zeller, McGuire, Serva, Walsh, Campbell, Lewis, and others. Partial and garbled text notes positions and nominees.
Travel notes promote a California tour by rail from Chicago to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Readers are invited to enjoy onboard dining and a variety of outdoor activities including golf tennis sailing and fishing. Information directs to the General Passenger Office Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway Topeka or C.S. Conemas for details.
Fragmented OCR lists district 1 road overseers and trustees, naming Wil l Steele W a Garrison John Shaw ver Lily Wheeler JW Pine George Haberbosher John Solty and others with assorted roles including treasurer clerk constable and justices. Miscellaneous civic names appear alongside notes about bowel health remedies and local merchants Tibbetts Co and Ober.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Youths Companion offering a new volume and calendar, with subscription details and promises of remaining issues, plus a testimonial for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and a local sales note. It mentions J H Seitz of Detroit and Tibbetts.
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