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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1897
Page
5
Announcement offers 10 splendiferous novels for six teen subscribers who pay a year’s sub. Androw markets school supplies including a United States History and Civil Government Study chart. The chart covers discovery through current times, is illustrated, and praised as an essential teaching aid for history lessons and school boards.
Walker the Barber invites 500 men and boys to visit his shop under Gus Graver’s drug store to get their hair cut for 15 coins and enjoy a clean shave in a quick service offer.
A five acre fruit farm with a good house, outbuildings, well and cistern lies one mile east of Garnett. Contact J G Hiatt at Pilkington's drug store. Geo Adamson demonstrated an office card holder invention to doctors and professionals, with patent pending and a forthcoming caveat. Harry L Forrest, ex city resident now in Olympia, ran for U S senator. Rev D King will preach at Int Baptist church Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday.
A Republican friend sends up a program list for an inauguration event including items titled Columbia and the Union Washington's Inaugural Freedom's Victory Slave Auction Abe the Rail Splitter Liveotti's Inaugural calls for 300000 volunteers Emancipation Surrender of Appomattox The Victors Glaim the Spoils Familiar Pictures Inauguration of the Chief Our Nation's Latest Choice Wave of Prosperity Specitame Come Everybody Cou
A letter from Butler Missouri notes Prof J W Richardson of the Academy is discussed as a candidate for county commissioner by Democrats. The writer recalls Richardson once published The Plaindealer Republican and later the Garnett Eagle and notes his shift to the Democratic party.
Local notices report Harry the Hatter offering repairs and tailoring, promising fresh style. The Rev Henry J Hassard is named pastor of the Baptist Church of our town and will begin duties next Sunday.
Local notes report Dr Van Stavern attending Kansas Olympiad on Wednesday Green Currier traveling to Topeka on business Mrs Donick Kirk visiting Lawren ce Wednesday a newborn son to Horace Reed and wife last Friday County Attorney Richardson and others in lively joint discussion Ball at the fire company next Monday don’t miss city election registration Mrs Robi Akin visiting from New Desba in town Dies February 18 1897 entry for infant daughter of BLE and S A Fenton of Glenlock Burglaries reported at Foster & Sons Mont Ida and other nearby locales Numerous social events births marriages church happenings and small town notices throughout the week
Sheriff P E Keeney visited town on Wednesday. J W Farris was in town between trains Tuesday. Coroner Milligan from Garnett attended Sunday. Minn Jonni Tilford’s accident worsened but she is improving at home. Lou Kramer and wife welcome their five week old daughter. neighbors extend sympathy. Mrs Narcisus Ewing ill since her husband’s death, hopeful for recovery. Local notables include H Gerhold, D P Brisker, and AW Brooks, with Brooks sworn in as juror for March term.
A garbled OCR piece mentions a ten year old girl, daily sums, a man named Lied allegedly lying with his wife, and Dook Whittington. It recalls a horse injury from tangled barbed wire in the road and laments malicious acts. Weather and employment themes surface amid vague anecdotes.
An old advertisement praises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs, colds, consumption, and related illnesses. It claims universal efficacy across ages, guarantees satisfaction, and offers free trial bottles at Gas Graves druggists with regular prices listed. It recommends pairing with Dr King’s New Life Pills to aid digestion and health.
California excitement swells over rich gold ore finds at Randaburg Cal about 25 miles from Kramer on the Santa Fe Route. The new camp draws curiosity about travel and trip details from OG Coemas agent. Also notices catalog patent remedies, harness for sale, and a laundry patronage appeal.
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