Local notes from Topeka and Kansas towns
A collage of regional items notes gas and rail costs, prison plans, new factories, seed wheat imports, and civic happenings. Mentions Bonner Springs cement plant by Michigan capitalists, 10,000 acres leased for gas drilling near Havana, aging residents in Wakeeney and Garnett, and local church politics. Also reports weddings, appointments, and a Topeka Journal item on December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Independence Gas Company
Ohio Oil Company
Havana
Wakeeney
Nathan Brown
Garnett
Family Re Union at Capt GA Smith Home
A family reunion occurred at Capt. GA Smith and wife in Oxark township on the Tothdast. Attending were Mrs. Eleanor Young of Ridgeway Missouri Mrs. Rosa Good of Sheeilai Lowi and Jos brothers John D. Smith of Pea body Kas 2 MH. Smith of Oxark township and I. B. Smith of Garnett The sisters and brother Juli arrived very Nov. 20th This is the first reunion since 1866 but we hope it will not be the last This is a most excellent family and the members deserve the joy that makes life pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GA Smith
Oxark
Tothdast
Eleanor Young
Ridgeway
Rosa Good
Call for Bids on County Poor Farm Superintendency
County commissioners invite sealed bids for the supervision of the Poor Farm for the year beginning March 1, 1901. Bids will be accepted until January 17, 1901 at noon. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Attest J. Calvert, County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren of Coury Cie
Karg
J. & Calvert, Co
Orrick
Anxpr
Kas
Couny
Anderson County
Kansas
J. Anderson
Tow. Parrott
G. A. Merdaus
J.B. Calvert
Coubty
Canvuwr
Parnare
G. A
MeApam
Pwerote
G. A. McAding
Board of County
Commissioners
Armdeynan
Connate
J. E. Calvert
E Calvert
Fisher Bridge
Letter List Advertised for December 21 1000
A scanned letter list notes advertisements for December 21 1000. Names include Rev GC Ry frees Marian Henderson Bf Horton Harris J W McGann Pereie Pergins S Rush S M1 Smtith John Snells Mes M J Velitioen OMe Williams Olin Wail. The report states a register was examined and wheat represented, with all parties to receive a fair and satisfactory sale when generally in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin
Isis
Baer
Growryman
Ottawa
Was
Frasnle rife and travel notes from Reese City visitors
Sain Horning and family with numerous relatives tour Reese City and nearby towns. They visit Mins Sula Morse, meet local traders, and discuss goods from Solid Gold and Silver Novelties. The party includes Texetrknnn Titan and many others visiting Garnett, Garnett from Coluine, and Waywell merchants. Local clerks and merchants, including Pr Lh Jones, plan associations and sales events.
Debtor letters and travel tales mix in busy week
A scattered record shows Curis Mercantile Co collecting debts as creditors press for payment while journeys unfold. John N. Morley travels to Kawais City for a dairy association meeting, and a Oklahoma woman is found stranded on a Missouri Pacific line, moved to the depot, then placed in care as she seeks onward travel to Topeka amid grim winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curly Mercantile Register
Wecnet
John N. Morely
Kawais City
Miswari Dairy
Oklahithé
Missouri Pacille
Ainabe
Craig
Glente
Toepekn
Topeka
Harri
Waverly
Tepha Alrigait
Alinyu
Oklahoma
Iwell
Papel
Garner
Anderson County Kansas Board Minutes and Local Notices
The record recalls county business in Garnett Kansas with meetings of the Board of County Commissioners including adjournments, special sessions, voting procedures, and notices to county officials. It notes travel commentary, shipping news, a death in Iola, and a funeral at Lone Elm, with interment at Lone Elm cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Anderson
Iward
Filer Beidge
Wileson Anderson
Iola
M. I
Lone Rim
Rex. Martin
Colony
Lone Ehm
Lone Elm Items and Christmas Preparations
Local notes report weddings, funerals, and social visits in Lone Elm including weddings hinted by Christina and Madayt Grotdy, Mary Hunter's recovery, and Mary Gilbert's visit. Church groups plan Christmas entertainments, with Methodists arranging a ship gifts display and Presbyterians a Christmas tree.
New Grocery Stock Opens Near First State Bank
Warrar Host announces purchase of the Ivor Thomas groceries located first door west of the First State Bank. He invites friends and customers to visit as he stocks produce, confections, cigars, tobacco, and a full line of groceries and aims to trade with the community. Tea Merzoni serves as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivor Thomas
First State Bank
Ur White's Electric Comb Patent Wonder
A sensational ad promotes Ur White's Electric Comb claimed to cure dandruff hair loss and scalp issues at the price of a regular comb. It boasts break resistance and a satisfaction guarantee with ladies and gents sizes priced 60 and 85 cents. The pitch seeks agents to sell nationwide with stamps requested for a sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Rosi
Gen
Azgr. Decatur
Holiday fare sale and local notices in Union township
Dates of sale December 22 to 25 and 31, plus January 1 not sure, limited to January 2 for return. Tickets to all points within 200 miles at one fare round trip. Mrs Margaret Bell widow of John Bell of Union township travels to Lenora Idaho with daughter Mia and Thos Springston. Bright eyes infallible index to youth. Marshall Freeman to Emporia to visit brother Henry. E M Elliott to Topeka on business. Miss Edna Craig to Kansas City to visit sister. Anderson county farmers plow well this fall. Miss Flora Hamby to El Dorado. Elmer Crim to Carterville Ma on business. Bert Brown moving to Kansas City. Hunter Johnson offer life-size portraits free. Merry Christmas wishes to readers. CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY with Laxitive Aroma Quinine Tablets. Signatures omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.S. Couruan
Margaret Bell
John Bell
Union Township
Lenora
Idaho
Mia
Thos Springston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Palgin, Candler
GWE National Bank OF Commerce
Garnett, Kansas
Binparin
Orient
Ste Turin
Great Britain
Missouri
Texas
South Africca
Bonner Springs
Erup
Kaw Valley
Michigan
Hows
Russia
Penitentiary
Stanley
Horticultural Society
Agricultural Society
Frull
Bagology
Union Pacific Railroad
Kaup City
New Cambria
Atchison County
Liz Cram
Cawega
Walter Costigan
D Lewelling
State Historical Society
Jessie Morrison
el Dorado
Anna Carlson
The
Lindsborg News of
Nelson
Idna Wintney
Chillicothe
Biel
Lem Wood
Burlington Inndeiment
Kincaid
Mort Mbaugh
Crum
United States
Burton
Barney Sheridan
William
Hrvan
Mound City
Rev. Coleman
Willam ¢. Coleman
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Alice J. Gary
Roy Lydia
Ryton
Mra
Coleman
West Fifteenth Street
Tenth Street
Kanans City Journal
Beatie
Agra Boag
Hunter
Johnson’s Art Gallery
Eureka Harness Oil
Farnwow & Srereenoentii
Stankinsley
Reese Sue City
Herbert
Titan
Ark
Mins Sula Morse
Ilerhere
Christy
Stenny
Bunny Mryshes
Carlie
Lh Jones
Cit
Coluine
Telos
Weill
Sir Henlersob
Ligeia
Howe
Oalves
A. Getler
Cael
Meresarile Co
Martell Satel Weil Eal Echo
Bremean Sk Wil Co
faJiok
Sbecuimeey
Hanwid
Smith Ain Allesee
George Seren
Jipile
Mt. Moor
Lowa
Cire George
Ant Ald
Tour Thyme
Sid
Walter Hint
Walter
Hideg
Suveemsfol
Iverage Ata Wweald Wok Wiis
Wolf
Rocky Mowititt
Priocoes Sona Btn
Bleiter Hl
Carl's Mipcderife i Rikn Dhe
Nweelian
Wien
Dan's
Repute
Romero River
Nudley
Sear
Fueit
M. G
Eugene Hagley
Namiliey
Wiet
Standard Oil CO
W. S. Pallie Jade
Hinmholdt
Cite | Mercantile Co
Atlee
Citi
Rakor
Henry Clay Perkins
Ehner Powell
Ayer Dent
Manlay
Chicago
Commissioners’ Proceedings
Oye Or Cousry
Ganxarr
Ian
Choise
Santi Fe
A. Babcock
J.N. Roe
Fred Rhodes
S. E. Babcock
1. K. Reeve
M. Carrier
Christina
Madayt Grotdy
Moon
E. Shrinklesale
Shrinkle
Mies Chana Alexander
Aime
Manhattan
Jufal Lockwooll
Be & Hasting
Mary Hunter
Anderton Tits
Fragh Stielnir
Burlington
Witkou Aniseson
Hesaie Reeve
Toln
L. 3
Minckley
Apurson
Eile
Atis Anna Gilbert
BN. McDowwell
Adin McDowell
Howor
Gilert
Mrs. Moon
Wm. Rogers
Wit
Messrs
Thos. Churell
Ms. Nichols
A. Babcock and Sons
George
Alfred
Stull
A. M. Lodge
Bincaud
M. Babcock
Lagra Hober
CIE Nichols
Pribje
Argentiog
Warrar
Tea Merzoni
Cupid
Rocky Mountain Tea Nakes
Marshall Freeman
Emporia
Brother Henry
E. M. Elliott
Edna Craig
Kansas City
Flora Hamby
ElDorado
Elmer Crim
Carterville
Bert Brown
Will
Hunter & Johnson
Bradley
Tulle
State OF Kansas
Andrukon
Viola
Kanes
Vobrubey
Viola C. Steppenson
I. Ti, Mpobi
Uwxatrat
JW. Atutahlooa
Cleese
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