Local notes from Manhattan and surrounding towns
A round of visits and travel across Manhattan Osawatomie and nearby areas includes Dr Denning's presence at St Louis, Mrs Ada Bowman nursing in Neosho, Mrs R Briggs returning from Wellington, Grace Post's LeRoy visit, and John Fashing Jr returning from Kansas City to see family. Oil well activity at Ayres farm and community weddings at the courthouse highlight a week of social and industrial events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lindeny
Marie
Electric Line Franchise Granted After Special City Council Meeting
The city council met in special session Monday to decide on granting H A Holmes a franchise for an electric railway. The ordinance passed five to four with Thornton and Crocker opposing, arguing the city should receive five percent of gross earnings. The route begins near John Anderson’s, follows Monroe Avenue, Olive, Fourth Avenue, Whitie Avenue, Ont Street, Seventh Avenue, and toward the city west line, with other provisions in the ordinance. A $5,000 bond is required to insure compliance, and Holmes has 30 days to file acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couel
H. A. Holmes
Thornton Wat Crocker Voce
Thornton and Crocker
John Anderson
Monroe Avenue
Olive
Pourth Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Holmes
The Big Hill Oil and Gas Co Opens Near Cherryvale
The Big Hill Oil and Gas Co of Gausvrr Kas announces readiness to transact business. It will operate around Cherryvale with officers C Coleman president C H Rice vice president Ian Harnest secretary O E Parks treasurer. Directors include C Coleman OE Parks W A Campbell and others. Interested parties may contact listed officers or Conway Marshall’s office for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gausvrr
Kas
Big Hill Oi and Gas Co
Busines
Vicwity
Chereyvale
C. Coleman
C.H. Rice
Ian Harnest
O. E Parks
CS Coleman
OE. Parks
W A. Campbell
ShasseCrom
H. A. Chupeh
Rice
Conway Aarshall
Tom Tyler Convicted Of Murder In Second Degree
Tom Tyler was tried in district court for the murder of Ini Voss. After deliberating several hours, the jury returned a verdict of murder in the second degree. The defendant showed no emotion upon the verdict. A motion for a new trial was filed by Schoonover. Various local notices follow including a drowning-like incident, a wedding party, a gas/oil drilling issue at Spencer's farm, a Sunday fire at Nick Nichols' hay shed, and resignations and moves affecting Garnett community residents and church figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Tyler
Ini Voss
Priser
Ulge Schoonover
Connell
Phete
Nick Nichols
Wu Stack Avenue
Kansas City Couple Visits Nevada Ranch Relative
Geo Te Briges and wife of Kansas City visited Sunday with aunt Velia Hell of Nevada. They traveled from Kansas City on an excursion and planned a future stay with a cattle ranch owner and her father, split between Missouri and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Te Briges
Kansas City
Velia Hell
Nevada
Kanaas City
Win
Kansas
Missouri
Prestit
Hin
Omlin Diga Records for Talking Machines at Murdock's
Omlin Diga records are offered for three dollars per dozen at Murdock's. The listing notes a price point and supplier name, indicating a sales item for customers seeking talking machines and related components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovlin Diga Records
Talking Machines
Letter List Detters Uncalled For At Garnett Post Office
Letter list at Garnett post office lists names including Mr Alex commerce Mr John tax wellen Mrs Elsie Harper and Lcie Smith as uncalled for items awaiting pickup at the local facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett Post Office
Alex Commerce
John Taxwellen
Elsie Harper
Ans
Lcie Smith
Miss Maude Archee and Berry Pari Wed in Glenrock Area
Miss Maude Archee and Berry Pari were united in marriage Wednesday evening at the bride's mother's home east of Glenrock. Rev W Mabon performed the ceremony. Archee, a successful teacher in Anderson county, is highly popular among young women. Pari is a prosperous local business man in Colony. They are surrounded by friends and wish a long, prosperous, happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flarry Morne
Nina Garris
Penn
Maude Archee
Berry Pari
Homme
Glenrock
Rev
W. . Mabon
Anderson County
Colony
Why Wish
Thor
Long
Prosperius
Happy Fife
10 Cent Feed Lot A. C. Farrow Extends Shelters On Fifth Ave
A. C. Farrow has built extensive sheds along Fifth Avenue to serve the public rail customers, providing shelter for horses to avoid heat and storms at low cost. The project aims to keep horses comfortable while using minimal expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Farrow
Fifth Avenue
Walter Hunt Showcases Oak Cigar Case and Store Fixtures
Walter Hunt has installed a handsome oak cigar case from DeWolf's factory and plans oak counters and shelving to match, asserting Garnett offers top notch store fixtures. An infant son of Rev. Crawford Rankin died in Guthrie, Oklahoma, with burial in Ottawa after the body arrived Saturday. Mrs Rankin will stay in Ottawa about a week visiting her mother. A Garnett Centerville Oil and Gas Company has formed to prospect near Centerville and will begin work in about a month. Key offices: President Rev T A Darling Garnett, Vice President De Turner Centerville, Secretary M E Whitehead Garnett, Treasurer Chas Brown Centerville. Directors include Rev Moore, Dr Cunningham, D D Tutchens, B E Barricklow, C Brooks Centerville, Herbert, J A Darling, M J Whitehead, Dr Turner, and Chas Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hunt
DeWolf
Walter
Crawford Rankin
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Ottawa
Buri
Ranki
Garnett-Centerville Oil and Gas Company
Centerville
Anes
Rev
T. A. Darling
Garnett
de Turner
Isecretary
M. E. Whitehead
Keupurer
Chas. Brown
Re; Rey
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Bo. W. Hunley
Cambie
Tale National Bank OF Sommerce
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C. Q. Chandler
W. S. Woods
R. J. Mastermay
Scott Elliott
W. S. Kallis
Dee
Rev. Moore
Chanute
Mra Nile Bowman
Dr. Denning
St. Louis
George Spohr
the Plain Dealer
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Ada Bowman
Neosdesha
Elmer Judy
Cowery
Greenwood County
Fatlix
Mavis
Grace Post
LeRoy
Len Wilstin
John Fashing, Jr
Donn
Watkins Eaume Thyne
Welleville
JW Warbritton
Sliver Wuled
Leo Ontix
Enmentementes Croisey
Awkeuinney College of
Will Wyattleh
Tyeadsay
Forahem
City
Am Bank Enanter
McAfee
Wr Health
Mrs. Mathers
Adrian, Mo
Kate Hutchison
Familly
Geo. Ridgeway
Robert Whitehead
Farmington
Hone
Will Whitney
Saline
Margaret Grol
Otter
Bertha Hearn
Ray
McAiline
Tim
Wichita
Maine
McCnerney
Aid
Burnie
Tamly
Vriday
SC. Ryhee
Elassis Welst
Webb City
Billa Kennnedy
Stella Young
Oxmwntomie
Anderson van Minn
Gus Campos
Owl
Ayres Farwa Tw
EI Trevory
Geng
Chris Aus
Ft Scott
Moore Johnson
M. Metzger
Jo Osborn
Midwa
Grol
Hee Sen. Hal
Bush City
OB Parks
Cherryvale
J. W. Young
Independence ‘Times
S.C. Tybee
Wells City
Hation
Welitives
Fiey
Brinker
Popehm
Mise Adah
Deerin T
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Jo Herriman
Osagwatamie
George Hutchison
Jase Priday
Ernest McMurre
Amint Hesse Rogers
Nowata
Indian Territory
Wednesay
Howard Herriman
Father Highlerger
Ehititel
Ballwin
W J. Bane Nail Ili
Tanta Trisiigy
St Lanis
Gein Barly
Site
Macher Ast Sutupfiay
Min Vty
N Chine
Wale
Aurora
Thyre
Ars
Rockwell
Veterdan
Alien S
Chas. Graham
Methodist
Frink
Chetopa
Gil
Che Pati Ier Deh
Lawrence Wae
Rey Pooe
Hyve
Ieee
Mtessie
Wverdd
Firat
St Louis
Michigan
Rene Bucky
de Comet
Claude
This City
Ami Ates Petok
Ermine Osborne
Indieine
Osborne
Brittan
John Beatl
A'S
Elia Siglo
Channt
Cress
Hell Stalionery
Fee
Fies Castravlic
Ular
Vlatonery
Whet
West Side Square
Electric Line
Chas. A. Stevens & Bro
Clifton T. Hiatt
Fourth Avenue
Rom Branson
Cannon & Reed
Hub Nunley
Bie
Bob
Brmnsoo
Hob
Mani
Wyatt & Harrett’s
Thin
Hent
The
Big Hill Oil and Gas Co
Reginald Gregory
EP. Copery
Spring Branch
Seat War
Littl
Suchel Davis
Susie Dellinger
Aissis Staude Lesh
Bert Carpentoraise Lesh
Aise “Davis
Spencer
Yi Searel
W. Twabon
United Presbiyterian Church
Abou
Princeton Seminary
New Jersey
Wople
Mabon
Hamilton
Howie
Wat, Howie
Alliance
Neb
Ethel
Ladrne
Monmouth
Ladvie
Durward
Oregon
Lincoln
RED Rose
Garnett Creamery CO
J. R. Scott
Tilney
Dikennet
J. M. Scott
Ontielun
Oiler and Residences Drug Store
South Side
Tilbetts & McGrow
Roeckers & de Gheeff
Under Skirts
Michigan North Side Square
Casis Store
C. Brooks
Prof'r
Farris
Archer
F. A. Herbert
Practical
Holcomb
Drie
Keith
Cerser
Beilding
Murdock’s
Orue
Santa Fe
Gasnett
God
C. S. Coleman, Ag’t A. T
S. F. Ry
Garnett, Kas
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