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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1897
Page
5
A local report accuses a group led by Cuttershine Johnson of forming a cattle pasture monopoly. They allegedly set a one dollar per head rent, payable monthly in advance, provoking public anger and calls for a mass meeting to denounce the scheme and cut off supplies.
Prof A G Robinson lectured at the Baptist church with stereopticon views on The Life of Christ and Ten Nights in a Bar room. Local lodges hosted a reception and installation with banquet. A resident merchant J I Bibons died by self-inflicted razor wound in bed. Constables fined Mrs Greenfield and Lindensmith for selling liquor. Dr Odell left for Illinois on business and pleasure. The Silver club promised a varied Monday program. Union township resident Taane Cullison died after lingering illness. funeral to be held with G A R. Cattle shipments from Arkansas reached Garnett. twin boys born to Ben Beard and wife. Sturdivan stock moved to McGomb Grocery Co. and local stores underwent renovations.
A local Lone Elm roundup notes Emma Lewis of Iola visiting, J P Sculley of Prairie View in town on business, and Mrs Josephene Speaker at Spradley’s. Several residents listed as sick or improving, timber claims and travel updates, and local ads for baking powder and clothing clearance.
Aug J Boge of Shreveport says Dr Kings New Discovery cures his cough and is the best seller. J F Campbell of Safford Arizona also praises it for consumption, coughs and colds. The ad notes trials, free bottles at Graves and lists other local notices about legislature staff, hosiery sales, and catarrh treatment claiming a constitutional cure by Hall's pills and Cheney's tonic.
The pupils of Mrs Pepper will present a recital at the opera house on Friday evening January 22. Admission is 10 cents. Reserved seats may be obtained at the post office book store starting Wednesday January 20.
The coming year will be crowded with big news events and happenings. The best western newspaper published is the Semi-Weekly Republic of St. Louis. It is only $1 year and will send two papers a week for one year. The Republic daily is $6 a year, $3 for 6 months, or $1.50 for 3 months.
Thomas Baxter reports one of the largest shipments of flour bran shorts and related products brought to Garnett. The purchase comes direct from J. D. Bowersuck Water Milling Co Rita Patterson Milling Co KR T Davis Milling Co and Gypsum City Milling Co. Also stocked with Weir City Missouri coal wholesale and retail in Garnett Kansas with local trade activity.
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