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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
8
The Meriden Creamery Company of Kansas City Missouri announces the purchase of the creamery business in this and neighboring counties. It invites local farmers to bring milk, promising the highest price and fair treatment. Do not wait months to see results, come in now to see the shown commitments and assurances.
Miss Goldie Long travels from Garnett to visit Mise nex Boucher as Fred Stiles and others visit town. James Hunter named justice of the peace for Walker township by Governor Bailey. Dry Fork bridge work progresses with Mayne Tippin contracting, six weeks to finish. Jerry Acuit visits from Garnett, Sheriff Wycall and several locals seen. The city council discusses a telephone franchise. revisiting Monday. Dr. Smith and GW Smith visit, Major Gear moved to Colony, Myrtle Gear also travels. Gas drill reaches 875 feet then shifts to southeast town. preparations for new wells. Horse trade dispute ends with a $1 verdict. suit over damages. Kincaid mill leased to G. B. McFadden and LV Mattingly for operations.
From the Kincaid Dispatch, Selma reports on sick list updates for Fred Manley and Maci¢ Sherard, a telephone fine for Chas. Hegewood, and a church revival starting Saturday evening at the MS. Hi church led by Rev. Howard. Rev. Carter and his bride arrived Friday with a welcome gathering, oysters served, and well wishes for their future.
Disjointed notes report Mrs Lottie Harvey on sick list Cal Jones seriously ill at Garnett M Webber fractured leg after a fall from back door Sam Taylor and Miss Iva Garrison wed at Garnett Boys gathered for varied evening Lone Rim township courtin’ last Saturday Judge Walker presided over a trial with Kin tald court in session
Humboldt resident John Pewitt plans to visit the area this month while Dave Wilmoth travels to Chanute to assist with loading for a local swell. The infant daughter of C B Rumbley died early Monday. funeral held at 10 this morning. A Santa Fe box car jumped a track near Garnett causing a one day delay to the morning passenger train. W C McLinnis reported a three year old girl injured last Sunday when swung by the arms and dropped. Dr Metcalf set the arm and the child is recovering.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Salt Lake County officials approved use of slag from Gerimania smelter at Murray and Minga smelter at Sandy to build and repair county roads. The plan aims to secure inexpensive, serviceable roadbeds through agreements with smelting companies.
Local column recounts visits and health updates as residents attend gatherings and chores. Mentions Miss Julia Ginther, Miss Minnie Dew clerking in Bayard, and the ME church Ladies Aid Society box social. Grandma Cheney dies at eighty one. funeral held at Lone Elm Cemetery.
The January issue highlights practical pieces for women including Profitable Indies for Women by Saint Slater, Frances Wilson retells Charlotte Temple in verse, Grace Porter Hope writes on Washington heroines, plus notable stories and verse. Fashion features showcase the latest ideas in attire.
The LeRoy Reporter notes a gas well on Peter Burkhart’s farm, proven to gas. The gas, ignited Thursday, has burned since, and oil began leaking at the pipe on Sunday choking the flame. Jemmines estimates about half a billion cubic feet daily from a 19060 foot depth, with belief a deeper sand may yield more gas. Development energy urged.
The Rev Irl R Hicks 1904 almanac and Sime and Prof Hicks Word and Works paper offer present to readers. Mailing details show the Hicks almanac can be ordered for 20 cents, with both works available for one dollar annually.
The Chicago Record Herald introduces a Sunday Magazine with color pages surpassing illustrated weeklies. Beginning December, eight pages will be printed on tinted paper, one suitable for framing, with a large colored display to attract readers.
A fragmented dental notice highlights Evans Dentist advocating updated, painless methods over old painful practices. The text emphasizes avoiding outdated techniques and promotes improved care for toothache sufferers.
A Chattanooga Medicine Co weather calendar for 1 04 features forecasts by Prof Andrew J DeVoe famed for predictions of the Galveston St Louis and Minneapolis storms The calendar is promoted as handsome and valuable for American homes Send 10 cents to Chattanooga Tennessee for purchase Also included is an advertisement for CAS CARETS claiming wide use with a health claim about bowels and liver function.
Wanted: trustworthy man or woman to manage business in this county and mining territory. Must have solid financial standing. $20 cash salary plus expenses paid weekly by check from headquarters. Expense money advanced, potential permanent position. Apply at 10 sonow Med, Chienga.
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