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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
5
Waverly visitor Grant Lawrence and Chanute visitor Lynnie Welsh are noted among town arrivals. A neighbor’s baby is near death in Kansas City, while a lightning fire destroys a mercantile store and a cigar shop in Westphalia. Multiple marriages, local shorings, and community events fill the week, with court notices urging lawful conduct and several obituaries and remembrances included.
John Crider, confectioner in the old post office building, died suddenly in Ottawa at the Cha tauqua tabernacle. He suffered a heart neuralgia attack last week, though he seemed recovered. His body was sent to Concordia for burial, with Mr. Crider remembered as a devout Christian who built a respected candy business across Garnett Baldyn and Balduin before returning to Garnett. The Acirxvor offers condolences to the family.
A fracas at the Topeka asylum last Friday involved Fr Holywood of Cloud county and Wm Keeney of Garnett demanding back pay. Holywood pleaded guilty to assault and was fined. Keeney was discharged after the night officer noted Holywood acted as his ally. Both were dishonorably discharged from the service.
Early Thursday a strong hail storm struck parts of Anderson County, first near Central City and moving east and southeast toward Welda. The storm damaged corn and other crops across a wide area, with substantial losses reported in Garnytt and Glenlock regions. lingering effects on local farm activity noted.
In Lone Elm last week several residents were seen about town with visits among friends. The farm scene included H. K. Reeve selling stock and a plan for LO.C. Hall progress. A program for a local grange meeting on July 22 featured songs, recitations, instrumental music, and talks by Rev. Carnine and N. J. Bachelder of New Hampshire.
Miss Cora Provter left home Tuesday for a short visit with friends. Miss Joe Perguson, recently at Parker to school, is at home again. Ben Lixgtwill hosted an ice cream social Friday evening for local youths. Miss Lena Pea entertained friends while Mian Mabel Hitchough of Central City visited Edith Stafford. Mrs. Winner and children from Kansas City stay with sister Mrs. Halvin Carver. Despite late planting, favorable weather promises a fair crop. Frances McMahan hosted a sun wine picnic in honor of cousin Hagel Criswell from Topeka. Epworth League services at Sutton Valley M. & E. church were well attended. Rev. Comer of Garnett preached at Sugar Vale church. services in two weeks at 3 PM invited. A. Lawellis of Jackson township escaped a serious fire last Friday as his son Wesley fought a hay mow blaze. damage about 25 dollars, insured. Also notes a prior minor fire incident and general insurance vigilance.
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