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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
5
Scott Eitorr, President. H. W. Stuenine, Vice Pres, F. J. Back, Cashier. THE FIRST STATE BANK conducts a general banking business. No matter how small or large your business, it will receive the same careful attention.
The Anderson county board of commissioners adopts a resolution to refund issued bonds amounting to about 210,000 dollars. The plan covers funding through a state auditor backed issue, with bonds priced at 1 000 dollars each, maturing over years, and interest at a specified rate. The measure authorizes the county clerk and auditor to execute and register the necessary documents.
Greeley residents RA Geli and Lalo Champe visit Garnett and Ottawa while others head to Baldwin and Blue Mound for work and monuments. Local real estate forecloses on the Old Greene Building bought by mortgagee EK M. Toplit. Garnett Elevator directors plan 60 percent payment now and 24 percent in thirty days to settle debts and stock.
The Republican County Central Committee met at the court house to select seven delegates for the 2nd district congressional convention to be held at Ft Scott on March 11. Delegates are John Ruth John Smith John A Rankin George Mellvald Keeton Hark Keeney and Aton Mins Held.
The county commission will open bids Saturday for a concrete sidewalk project surrounding the courthouse yard. The plan includes a cement walk on the south and east sides, a west side drive, and a macadam driveway replacing a section. Many bidders are expected to compete for the contract.
The Y POP Club was entertained at the home of Mrs Arthne Whitney early this week. The evening featured Ethelbert Nevin the musician and composer with a biographical sketch by Bertha Yarnell. Florence Cannon and Ruby Valette performed a piano duet, Corrie Seles played a piano solo, and Hertha Har sang. Refreshments followed.
District 74 Cedar Head and Ad Cerar Creek sent in collect ions to Supt Cos for the McKinly Memorial Hind taken Jai. In district 79 Bellview Miss Louie Henderson teaches the spring term. The Franklin county teachers association meets at Richmont Sucadday with sessions afternoon and evening. Anderson county teachers invited. Miss Gave Sutton teaches spring term in district 4 Sutton Valley. Miss Antit Noabit teaches in district 67 preparing to enter State Nerina for spring and simmer Cerna. Mike Murtin Gurvivan has been reemployed for the spring term in district 34 Gaston. The Colony Teachers Meeting was well attended with about forty teachers present. Pupils and patrons showed active interest. papers and discussions highlighted, Prof W J Burdick of Kansas University attended and delivered a keynote lecture.
Mios Alice Jones of Greets Mins Jennie Calvert Dr Miller of Rush Okla wins etc. Maude Boel of Parker Kan visiting mother Mya Jane Krockover East Fourth Avenue Rev Arthur Metcalf to preach next Sunday morning and evening Mrs Vallette called to Meareanton by ill mother Mrs Merriam Calvert brother of J B Calvert County Clerk in Garnett visiting then to Greeley before returning to Kansas City Missouri on home to Pennsylvania. The Luies Whist Club hosted 26 ladies last night at LP Kirk home next meeting at Mawde Herriman home Wednesday. Letter from TH M Ellis deputy sheriff of Anderson joints reports fine weather and land work. new houses on neighboring cline. Duele Gear former Anderson county bowl How manager of Kansas City Has signed John Hothfur to strengthen team.
Sheriff Moore led a raid after noon on Jim Flynn’s booze shop under a search warrant. Officers seized 15 beer bottles, 2 cases of empties, 6 quarts of whisky, 6 quarts of wine, many empty bottles, a corkscrew, and a demijohn with an unidentified mixture. Arrest followed on information filed by City Attorney Davis.
A stray notice lists uncalled letters at the Gamstt post office including Miss Mary McGuire Sylve Trven Masters Jim Cracker Roberts and Dave Rapheal. The ad mentions Dr Kay's Renovator for stomach headache and dyspepsia with prices 25¢ 50¢ and 1 dollar.
Patented laxative and toning remedies offered with money back guarantee. The ad cites Grove’s signature Jon Eich Box and Dr Kay’s Renovator as purifiers. Ark druggists carry these products for claimed blood cleansing and body renovation.
The Evening News reports on Sheriff D. M. Moon and two years eleven months in office with seven charges brought to jail and fewer than 20 confined for offenses. It praises Anderson county Garnett and Anderson city for low crime and good citizenship, calling Garnett a prime place to raise a family.
An old advertisement claims deafness arises from inflammation of the mucous coating and tube blockage. It promises a cure by removing inflammation and restoring the Eustachian tube, asserting nine of ten cases stem from catarrh. It offers one hundred dollars for verifiable cases and plugs products by F J Camstey and Cry and Dr Kay’s Renovator.
Hinze drives to Coley and Miss Mattie Kelsey returns from Richmond. Dr. Andersen suffers lagrippe. Bridge crew west of town. Maud Fuller visits J B Lockwood. Jennings leaves Elm House for a blacksmith shop. Paul Holmes off clerking, home to La Cygne. Moon and wife attend Quiett anniversary near Colony. Kelsey family visits Glenlock. plan Oregon move. Rev. Cullison assists in Blue Mound meetings. Minnie Lewis visits country relatives. T C McDowall buys cattle and heads to Kansas City. Mrs Walker visits from Kincaid. Smith Jackson and wife visit McDowell. Garver boys from Missouri visit Andersons. Welds’ lady on morning train. Masked ball at hall on Valentine’s eve.
The timetable lists trains 204 201 202 and 208 with routes through Pan Texas to Newkirk Guthrie and connections at Kansas City Union Depot. It notes connections to Emporia Hutchinson and points north east and west, including Oklahoma and Texas, with several cities and depots named.
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