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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1904
Page
5
Fragments report a baptism of ailments and births among local families. Multiple names including McCoole Eaton and Lewis appear with illnesses, visits, and travel notes. A marriage between Abe Dall and Miss Porter is reported, with friends sending wishes for happiness. A county printing contract and a burglary case in Illinois are briefly touched.
Secret Society Dovi s Axx Tuesday night the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held a joint installation followed by an oyster supper. Wednesday night Woodmen and their families enjoyed a sociable at Woodmen hall with music supper and fun. Last night the Yeomen had a hearty gathering with plenty of grub. Tomorrow night the G A R and W A C will pool their issues for another supper and sociable. Rev H L Marsh of the Congregational church at Ottawa will preach Sunday morning and evening for Mr Metcalf.
Businessmen discuss two offers for county land leases and city franchise. Mayor Myler of Tol a and brother seek oil and gas rights on ten thousand acres, while Fred Ball of Clifton proposes heaters and a franchise with wells. A committee will review proposals and a new push to secure 2000 more acres follows. The group aims to attract immediate machinery and drilling, with terms set for a contract tonight.
The ceremony at the MB church united Kirk Hudson and Miss Zilly Birk amid tasteful evergreens. Guests enjoyed a formal dinner and readings by relatives as the couple prepares to reside in Rice County. A sister, Miss Blanche Hudson, performed during the reception and a daughter was born to Paul Kirk and wife yesterday.
Laura Gregg arrived in Omaha last Saturday night with her sister Alli for a long visit. She has been active in equal suffrage work, spending time at her Omaha headquarters and doing campaign work in Nebraska, Iowa, and Montana. She is linked with the national equal suffrage committee and praised by leaders such as Susan B. Anthony and Carrie Chapman Catt. Garnett may be proud of her daughter as she plans to stay a month at home before possibly campaigning in Oklahoma.
The notice records the wedding of Leona G. Hester and Edgar H. Hester on December 31, 1905 at the home of the bride's parents with Winnie Lockwood playing the wedding march. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Carvine, followed by a reception with a large turnout and many gifts. Also mentioned are local social visits, a warrant arrest for Air Conrey linked to express money theft, and several townspeople attending events and traveling for treatment.
The Hicks Almanac and Ward and Work are advertised as essential, affordable volumes for weather lore and public information. The promotion touts price of one dollar a year and urges readers to mail orders to Ward and Works Publishing Co. in St. Louis.
Notice discusses focus on teeth and their appearance when damaged decayed or broken, urging particular attention and noting others neglect teeth until compelled to act. References Evans Tostoice.
The Ottawa Boeing Herald notes the Ottawa University Orchestra delivered a standout performance on June 6, 1903, surpassing two prior concerts this year with selections of the highest order and excellent execution.
Fragmented OCR text mentions money handling and a dispatch by Nearty-Kins amid strong positions. Readable facts are scarce. no clear people, places, or dates emerge to form a coherent news item.
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