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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
5
The report notes a large attendance at cemetery decorations for fallen soldiers and a calm, patriotic Decora tion Day program. Community members such as Maudie Wilhite and Judge Culver are highlighted, alongside a broad array of local social and civic updates, travel, church plans, and upcoming events all within Garnett and surrounding districts.
The notice surveys a string of small town movements and visits. Gass travels to Leroy for a four load for Amos Decker, Irwin visits then returns with Misa Gertie, Brennan visits his mother, and Mrs. Amos Poecker along with Mrs. W A Kinchloe entertain Mrs E M Perry. Frank Tugenot reports a train arrival and a marriage-like inquiry. Decoration services and veteran tribute prompt reflection on soldiers. Sam Barker visits his brother Com, Fred Croagler and wife visit Will and Scott Thomas, Maggie Inman visits her mother Hageing near Selma, Earl Matteson resells fruit trees locally.
Fragmentary note mentions names Garnett Kas and aunts in a dental context with unclear details. No clear event or outcome is readable.
The Garnett High School Alumni class of 9g7 held a May 26 reception at the Oak Leaf hotel parlors. The event drew many members and guests who praised the management, and the Oak Leaf was chosen for next year’s gathering under Mr. Southard. Officers were elected May 28 with W. K. Craig as president and Lottie Hubbard as secretary.
Corn is growing nicely and prospects look favorable for harvest.Neighbors and friends of Mrs. Martin Brook planned a birthday surprise but rain limited attendance yet a pleasant gathering was reported. Decoration day transport to Garnett resumed with free service to the city for a week. Strawberry shortcake and wild berries are in abundance. locals note many picking days. Several small social notes include visits to neighbors and farm dealings, with hogs, cows, and milk yields mentioned. A Sabbath service at Sunbeam velious house is announced by RK Urellin. Normal school talk and talent among teachers are noted. rain hoped for to aid the harvest. Revomen acknowledges Munroe Baking Powder available.
Notice of Hearing to Sell Real Estate. A weekly live stock market report from Wright & Hannah Kansas City lists prices for steers heifers cows calves and stockers with ranges and per head figures. Also details of a hearing in a Kansas county for sale of real estate with date time and place and named beneficiaries and parties involved.
A transparent advertising notice for The Story of France by Hon. Thos B. Watson. Volume 1 covers French history up to Louis XI with clear prose and a lively voice. The second volume continues from the era of Louis XII, both volumes priced at $1 with postage paid. Send $1.24 to People’s Party Paper Atlanta for a year’s subscription and a volume choice.
The passage reviews self styled rote papers and editors pushing populist aims as a national voice. It praises brisk reading and brainy briefs, mentions Atlanta editor Hon. Thomas B. E. Watson and a subscription offer with back copies.
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