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Newspaper

Kansas Agitator

Location

Garnett, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1897

Page

5

Cattle Combine Leader Denies Involvement After Threatening Encounter

The article reports that Mr Cuttershine Johnson, named head of the cattle combine, was confronted Wednesday by a fierce man with a butcher knife. Johnson denies any ties to the combine and says two men, John Walker and J. W. Hunter, tried to enlist him. He also quips about possum meat, preferring sweet potatoes and chicken gravy, and calls for exposing the cattle combine to stop it.

Cuttershine” Johnson Julinaon Combine Tie John Walker J. W. Hunter Mr. Johnson

Silver Meeting at Headquar ters Draws Notable Speeches and Music

The Monday night Silver meeting at Silver headquarters featured brief talks by A. J. Smith and Geo. Currier, a recitation by Judge Schoonover, selections by Mrs. Anna Champe and E. Hampshire, two songs by J. H. Darcie and Mrs. Hamilton, plus instrumental numbers by E Hampshire, Geo. Tillson, and Ed Pollard. Attendees say those missing miss much fun.

Silver Headquarters A. J. Smith Geo. 5. Currier Judge Schoonover Anna Champe E. Hampshire J. H. Darcie Hamilton E Hampshire Geo. Tillson Ed Pollard

We Want Correspondents for Anderson County Townships

The Actratox seeks at least one correspondent in every township in Anderson county. Personal news from all parts of the county will keep the paper lively. Send items from your neighborhood and help sustain county coverage.

Actratox Anderson County

Geo Thomas Is Here in Custody After Sheriff Keeney Arrival

Sheriff Keeney arrived from Seattle, Washington, last Friday night with his prisoner George Thomas who now languishes in the bastile.

Sheriff Keeney Seattle Wash George Thomas

Grandest Remedy Promises Cure From Dr King’s Discovery

Chilhowie merchant R B Greeve credits two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after years of coughs consumption and failed remedies. The medicine is praised as a grand remedy for coughs, colds and consumption with a free trial offered by Gus Graves, the local druggist.

R. B. Greeve Chilhowie Dr King Bettie Gus Graves

Flambeau Club Meeting Called for January 28

Members of the Bryan Flambeau Club are requested to meet at headquarters on Saturday evening January 28. Let every member be present. Carr, Banxor.

Bryan’s Book and Local News in Early Week Notices

L N Judd selling Bryan books in Greeley and county canvass planned. Rev Vollinar ill several days. Geo Il Harris of Garnett and Ed Owan from Topeka visited. Senator Caldwell from Topeka over Sunday. West of Mont Ida granted a pension. Mrs Pepper’s musical recital urged. Lutheran church seating improved. Chas F Henson from Paola. Mrs M J Turrell visiting Union township. Wesley Spindler visiting Union township. Will Stewart in Kansas City on business. Phil Hicks to exhibit at Topeka Pure Food Exposition. J A Kirkton favors Pelfer’s re election. James Graven wrote to Arkansas. Fred Vincent now in Ottawa overseeing Plummer’s paint shop. Mrs R L Scott of Paris Illinois visiting parental home.

Electric Bittera Promises Health Boost and Purity

A cached ad touts Electric Bittera as a purely vegetable nerve tonic and blood purifier that aids digestion, liver and kidneys, and restores vigor. The piece also includes a garbled county report listing pauper expenditures, then local notices about accidents, commerce, and community events across Garnett and nearby townships.

Gus Graves

Lone Elm Items Show Local Doings and Weather Impact

Lone Elm notes recount visits by C Harper to Yates Center and Mrs Zoe Lockwood from Lone Elm visiting relatives in Minoia. Local shipments by McDowell and Bidwell, church meeting for Sunday School officers, lodge activities at Kincaid, and postponed G A R and W R O installation due to weather. Kansas Day celebration planned January 29 at the ball. A. Babcock cited as progressive farmer with a new poultry house.

C. Harper Yates Center McDowell & Bidwell David Sandora Badington Zoe Lockwood Lone Elm Minoia C. Hl Nichola G. EB. McAlpine W. J. Little Tola M. BE Nichols DV. Stoll

Spectacles Lost in Dark-Red Cave Near Church

Mrs. Elizabeth Swallow reports missing gold-rimmed glasses lost Thursday night between her Third Avenue home and the Methodist church. A reward is offered. finder to leave the items at this office or at Mrs. Swallow’s residence.

Elizabeth Swallow Third Avenue Methodiat Church

Electric Bitters Medicine Ad Slips From Fragment

A distorted ad fragment touts Electric Bitters as a seasonal tonic for languor and exhaustion, claiming it cleanses the system and relieves ailments like constipation and dizziness. Prices listed as $1.80 per bottle appear garbled, with references to a druggist and dealer locations.

Kansas Day Celebrations and Local Notes

Kansas Day activities organized by the silver club proceed with plans for a program though ex governor St John cannot attend. Items from The North Side Fair include cheap queenware for 10 days and discounted ladies and misses hosiery. A reported attempt to wreck a Septe Fe train near Garnett ends with a tied track and minor damage. A tramp’s breakfast promise leads to a vanished visitor and a note left behind.

Kansas Silver Club St. John Septe Fe Colony

The Beat Salve for Skin Ailments and Piles

Advertising copy touts Beat Salve as a universal remedy for cuts sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and more with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold by Gua Graves The Druggist at 25 renta per box.

Gua Graves

Also Mentioned on This Page

Farmers’ Stores North Side Square Geo. Thomas Garnett Laundry Bryan L. N. Judd Greeley Vollinar Geo Harris Garnett Pefferman Ed Owan Topeka Senator Caldwell Nathaniel I. West Mont Ida Chas F. Henson Paola M. J. Turrell Union Township Wesley Spindler Will Stewart Kansas City Phil Hicks J. A. Kirkton City Pelfer James Graven Arkansas Fred Vincent Ottawa Plummer R. L. Scott Paris A. Burson Board of County Commissioners Reederty Washington Walker Lincoln Union Westphalia Thomas Atulerkun Nick” Nichols Ie Hall Drexey & Co Toledo K. J. Cheney Fem Wisar & Troax Wanniwa Kixway Joe Goode Ft. Scott l Grocery Yeater Day Hia Luggy Garnett Creamery Cole George Oaborn Bank of Commerce George Schoonover Rebekah Anderson & Miller Scott Elliott Garnett Cemetery Massachusetts Harry Ober Ile State MecNary Aliceville Methodist Church Voorhees Kanes City McEwen Brothers JL. Newton Ton J. D. Stevens Shockey The Colony Free Press Jerry Bibens Sle Kanaan City Sherm Hannum N. L. Bowman United States Circuit Court W. L. Sutherland Congregational Church Monroe the McComb Grocery Co W. FP Jamea Jackson Towne Petter McComb Grocery Perrine & McComb’s North Side Charley Vaughn Jackson Township CGS& Hopkins Odell , Douglass Physicians & Surgeons Wagetan Gus, Graves South Side J. W. May Lincoln Township J. McMaurray Hanover Ind NeLie Jackson C. E. Smith Undertaker Ace Holcomb & GO Aquate Graves Nypicanton Ty Graves Manuracruntna Co Pittsburg Kas
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