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Newspaper

Kansas Agitator

Location

Garnett, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1897

Page

5

Diamond Dick Plays Prank With Bryan Lookalike Friend

Dr Diamond Dick stretches a joke by pairing Wichita salesman Mr Wood with a Bryan lookalike. At hotels and in Kansas City the impersonation misleads crowds and reporters, drawing cheers as the two men travel together and create theater around a famous campaign figure.

Wood Wichita Cottage Hotel Diamond Dick W. J. Bryan Bryan Kansas City Wil

Notable Names in a 19th Century Letter List

A ledger of signatories including W. P. Rather, ZB. Newton, B. J. Pinney, Nelson Hunter, Addison Arnett, Jason Ashburn, J. W. Clement, R. S. Frazier, J. FP, A. A. Keeney, Teoma Louis, Isaac Marmon, Miss Jonnie Fairchild. The list features varied initials and titles, indicating a compilation of correspondents or members associated with a local organization or community record.

W. P. Rather Ars ZB. Newton B.J. Pinney Nelson Hunter Addison Arnett Jason Ashburn J. W. Clement Sire R.S. Frazier J. FP Wirso A. A. Keeney Teoma Louis Isaac Marmon Jonnie Fairchild

Five Acre Fruit Farm For Sale Near Garnett

A five acre fruit farm with a good house, chicken house, smoke house, wood house, well and barn located one mile east of Garnett. Contact J. G. Hiatt over Pilkington's drug store. Local notices include Bucklen's Arnica Salve ad and a call to Garnett Laundry patrons. Ki Burson died Tuesday at his parents home after a long illness, leaving a widow and many friends.

Garnett J. G. Hiatt Pilkington Ki Buraon Thie City Gara Arnold Mumaw Clara Greeley

Novel Giveaways Attract Early Subscribers

The paper announces 16 sylun did novels available from publishers with two free copies for the first six teen subscribers who pay a dollar for a year’s subscription. Act quickly to avoid being left out as first come, first served.

Anderson County Fair News and Local Notes

Anderson County fair association plans a fair next August. Correspondents in townships urged, with Mayor Wigstail on the sick list. Mayor Benson of Greeley visited, Belle Andrews went to Olath e, and Walter Latimer came from Kansas City. Various locals and business trips noted, including J N Caldwell and Garfield University talks. A testimonial praises Dr King’s New Discovery for grippe and coughs.

Fair Association

County News Roundup From Greeley Area

Westphalia Timon reports a string of local mishaps and deaths. Al Brees misread a telegram about his father causing a fatal mix up while burglars target Wight street stores, and Jessie Tileford suffers injuries after a wagon crash. Obituaries note Julia King and Clara Arnold, with details of Abram Johnson’s death. The column relays community incidents, weathered by church and family tributes.

Silver Club elects officers for Garnett meeting

The Garnett Silver Club elected officers Monday night with J. T. Darehe as president, Mrs. Ella Row as vice president, P. Peterson as secretary, and Thos. Bowen as treasurer. Following the vote, members spoke on Municipal Government and the group agreed to continue discussion next Monday. All members and others are urged to attend.

Garnett Silver Club J. TL. Darehe Ella Row P. Peterson Thos. Bowen Peterson Hiese

Harness for Sale by M. J. McMuynnay

A set of harness offered for sale by M. J. McMuynnay. The listing notes double or single harness available and seeks interested buyers.

M. J. McMuynnay

Notice of Appointment Executor for Rachel Wilson estate

In Anderson County Kansas on January 6 18 figures the court appointed and qualified the undersigned as executor of the estate of Rachel Wilson of Anderson County deceased. Interested parties in real estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly.

Kansas i Anderson County Rachel Wilson Taig Auderany County Katnas Mit Peehate Kansas Janeseit Rachel Wilwen Hate Pane Eal Notiog Givern Gomvelven

Union Township Notes and Local Updates

Union Township items report mumps and grip as main complaints while farmers exploit a three cent hog market by selling hogs. Della Splacher departs for Kansas City Saturday to take a cashier job with Steteulf Co. W. IL. Enoch plans to avoid hiring help this season and trusts his son to plow. Sugar Valley school holds a Friday literary program. Sutton Valley meetings by Dolaon's series disrupted by bad weather. A Valentine social planned at a home Saturday night. Cullison recovering from a foot wound last fall. Claud Weat progressing with Sutton Valley school efforts and J B Clark resigns due to ill health.

Rey. Dolaon Sutton Valley An. TL

New Hopes and Land Opportunity In Western Missouri Arkansas

A promotional prospect for a railroad linked settlement belt from Kansas City to Port Arthur highlights bright climate, year round outdoor work, cheap land, and strong homeseeker opportunities. Town of Menu in Polk County Arkansas is cited as a rapid growth example with 250 people in 60 days and region capable of supporting 100,000. Homes seekers’ tickets offered with round trip fare plus $2.00, available at northern and eastern rail points. Information from Land Commissioner Themxaker.

Kansas City, Pillsburg & Gulf Railroad Port Arthur Missouri Arkansas America Menu Polk Co Navy

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