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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1899
Page
5
A string of short notes shows residents traveling for visits and business across towns including Paola Ottawa Miami County and Kansas City. Names such as Jake Wike Boe Williams Charley Harris W.G. Cress and Mrs. Will Watt frequent the entries with various visits, family and social calls noted.
Arthur Hollingshead recounts a military transport to a war zone near Haenion with insurgent activity. He describes wounding, evacuation, and hospital stay, noting casualties on both sides and the toll on soldiers, including two killed and several wounded. He mentions comrades and local figures and closes with a brief homefront update.
Various residents travel to Topeka Ottawa and nearby towns for visits and business. A list recalls Mrs. Fabricians S C Axtell and others leaving for North Dakota, a funeral for Daniel Siglen, a fatal horse kick incident involving John McGrath, and employment changes with Geo W. Mitchell and others. A public entertainment promotion depicts moving pictures and a hardware of prizes.
The report details a chaotic scene as a water main problem disrupted service. Workers struggled with failing hoses and delayed responses, leading to inconsistent water flow. Complainants blamed the responsible department for poor handling and inadequate initial action, calling for immediate corrective measures.
Notice states that ordinances limiting Sunday closings for certain businesses do not apply to bars hotels and eating houses when serving the public. Meat markets may open at 9:00 a.m. and continue later according to local authority. The document cites City Marshal Hasiteros.
William Wally reports a hospital visit at Kasay City Fortive, noting the rathreal company and Lock yards involvement. Details are fragmented but reference a July event, local church activities, and a planned gathering at a chapel with community figures mentioned.
A special train will depart Trypicka at 69, arrive Ft Scott by 11, and return leaving Ft Scott at 4. Jane tickets cost $1 and are valid only on the special train. E Gunson, agent.
Brief notes list residents and visitors including Lone Elim Items Ath and Genily of Galtin who visited Ifeow, Ginbey's of Myuity at the week’s start, We Light of Ottiwa in town for a few days, Mr. Warner of Colony at a funeral, Rogers at Kincaid bringing six four Nipes of Kansas Cis over Tuesday, Mise Kitball of Emporiate visiting Bessie Reeve, Miss Gunn of Lear, Washington visiting old feuds in Lene Ely during the week.
Fragmentary column records visiting relatives and funeral details. Mentions mourning events for Daniels and McDaniels families, a Sunday service in Lone Elm cemetery led by Rev. Martin, and a 50th wedding anniversary celebrated with attendees including F Chatterton and the Gamble families. Includes social visits and telephony route notes.
Creditors and all interested persons are notified that the next term of the probate court will be held in Garrett on the first Monday in August 1899 for the final settlement of the estate of Annie Griswold deceased. Ayres is administrator, dated July 8 1899.
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