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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
5
Fire alarm sounded Sunday morning as the mill east of the railroads burned beyond salvage. The structure, once a wagon shop and later a feed mill, had housed machinery and a busy operation owned by Birdon Bros at the time of the blaze. Insurance stood at $1,000, and the mill will not be rebuilt.
S J Shively of The Twentieth Kansas to address local audience in Paola. He is described as a noted attorney and will be the principal speaker at the venue this evening.
A Washington Star clipping notes a new “don’t worry” club and an advertisement offering a salary of 15 dollars per week plus expenses to introduce a Poultry Mixture and Insect Destroyer by Ideal Poultry Food Manf g Co in Parsons Kansas. Bids by stamp to address.
Anderson county’s share of the state school fund totals 2165 dollars. Local events include marriages licenses issued in Jackson and Westphalia townships, funeral attendances for Mrs. Gus Graves and Mrs. Jane Booth, and reports of residents visiting Kansas City and Garnett. Other items mention property purchases, gas fund progress in Kincaid, a jail delivery thwarted, and various social gatherings at Junction school house and Cedar Ridge school.
Charles H. Morford, longtime manager of the skimming station at Cadmus in Linn county and former supervisor of Bush City and Parker creamery projects, died of pneumonia last Saturday. A respected, honest man and Modern Woodmen lodge member, he carried $2,000 life insurance for his aging father in Miltonvale.
Sale of Milch cows and hogs advertised for Winans barn on Pebble Gist postponed due to storm to Monday Peb 26. JL Walker.
Lizzie McAdam and Fred Manley wed at the bride’s home northwest of the city on a Wednesday evening. Only relatives and close friends attended the ceremony officiated by Rev Hagaard. A sumptuous supper followed, prepared by Mrs. McAdam. The bride is the daughter of County Commissioner G A McAdam and is respected in the community. The groom is the son of George Manley of Selma, noted for industry and good habits.
Word reached Sunday that Curren C. Craig, mortally wounded at the Tuljiban river action in the Philippines, had his remains forwarded from Manila to his parents near the city. The casket arrived Wednesday afternoon. funeral set for Friday at 2 in the auditorium with G A R post services. Pallbearers will be Co E men. Craig, born August 2 1877 in Mabasks county Iowa, enlisted 1898, died of battle wounds March 27 1899, interred at Paco military cemetery, later moved home.
An old advertisement touts a kidney remedy said to cleanse blood and relieve pains from excess uric acid. It describes kidney trouble as the root of heart and rheumatic symptoms and claims quick relief from urinary and bladder issues. The blurb urges readers to request a one dollar bottle and a free pamphlet by Dr. Kmar & Co.
Local items report Byerly and Lewis shipped a load of hogs to Kansas City on Tuesday. Mrs J M Alexander of Welda Township was in town Monday. Miss Lucy Byeclyth staying in town. Mr Bradbury of Decatur Illinois visiting. Miss Anea Carcollie ill this week. Mrs G Miller and daughter Enid hosted by Mesdames Barnes. Dr Splaven of Kincaid treating Mrs Cannie Babcock. Erncat Kelsey recovering from smallpox. quarantine in place. Mrs Sigler wife of W A Sigler died suddenly Sunday night. funeral Tuesday attendance from Gridley. Miss Chive Irwin to teach Heltry echoe this spring. Guy Quist Laswold leaves for Kansas City to work. pocketbook with sixteen dollars lost last Saturday. Dr John Axtell of Newton visited relatives. brother of Josie Kyner. KincrutaLom McDanines wedding Feb 1 1900 in Richmond Kansas. Martin Kincheloe and Daisy McDaniela wed. presents many and dress details noted. Remaining: congratulations extended as couple starts life. bride wore white cashmere trimmed with satin and ribbons. groom in black.
Lucas County toledo firm F. J. Cheney & Co. offers one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hattys Catarrh Cure. Notary public Guerrasox witnesses oath. cure taken internally and claimed to act on blood and system. Testimonials free. Halle Family Pills sold locally.
An OCR fragment advertises a tonic or pill labeled Cure All and Colé with laxative effects. It claims a money-back refund if it fails to cure and lists price details as 25 cents per tablet. The text quality is poor and names or dates are not clear.
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