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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1896
Page
3
Edith Hill a noted lady evangelist from Pittsburg Kansas begins revival at Wichita Baptist Church and Y M C A auditorium January 12. Crowds attend nightly as she preaches to laborers with strong organization work and earnest, eloquent speeches.
A long verse parodies referendum bitters as a cure for Uncle Sam and national ills. It rails at taxes and poverty splitters while praising a tonic of reform, with political satire about Aunt Columbia and the public’s plight. The piece weaves in local notices, police reports, and a Kansas City incident, ending with a sales pitch for Bucklen’s Arnica and assorted goods.
The Garnett area records a jumble of social mentions including Mrs Emil Barber returning to Kansas City, town visits by H T Be Kelley and others, local business chatter at the Garnett Laundry, a notable declamatory prize won by Maud Walker, and various personal updates. Edits reference changes, health concerns, and upcoming meetings with evangelist Edith Hill cited for next week.
A late hour community gathering in Kincaid is reported with numerous residents from Welila township and nearby towns attending. The write‑up lists visitors from Minden, Ottawa, Garnett and Charlotte among others, plus holiday greetings, school notes, and local business promotions. Oral reports mention Rev Wardrip's memorable address and local stores advertising Swamp Angel remedies and new soda water.
Ave the delight of the eye and they gratify the fancy. Garnett’s finest jewelry display offers watches, ladies' gold guards, set rings, silverware, and novelties at surprisingly low prices. Herbert, the Old Reliable Jeweler, promotes the largest stock in the city at reasonable costs, near Holcomb's & Co.'s Ding Store.
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