Jury Finds Geo I Thomas Guilty In Grave Crime
The district court trial of Geo I Thomas concluded with a guilty verdict after brief proceedings. County Attorney Richardson and Judge W A Johnson led the state, while Derick Kirk defended. The case serves as a stern warning to parents and youths about virtue and guardianship, with sentence yet to be pronounced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. I. Thomas
Gertie Baird
Richardson
Hon
N. L. Bowman
W. A. Johnson
Derick Kirk
Hutchinson
Thomas
Gertie
Parente
Riggs
County Graduating Contest at Grand Opera House
The Anderson county graduating contest will be held at the Grand Opera House in this city on the evening of June 24, 1897, with doors opening at 7 30. The program features acts and songs by students from multiple townships, a flag presentation, diploma presentations, and an address by Dr E T Metcalf, with city officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson County
Grand Opera House
America
Whithead
McGlain
Dr King's New Discovery Heals Wife After La Grippe
Mr James Jones of Jones and Son Cowden Illinois credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his wife from La Grippe that worsened into likely Consumption. A bottle cured her from the first dose and a half dozen dollar bottles finished the cure. Free trial bottles available at Gus Graves' the Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jones
Jones & Son
Cowden, Il
Dr. King
Gowden and Pauw
Department Stores Invade County Seats Warned By Locals
The Montegom ery Ward & Co Chicago department store advertises with traveling display cars seen in Garnett last week. The era of department stores is rising across counties, threatening small retailers who may need to adapt or quit. Anecdotes from General Bennett and a sign painter illustrate broad retail change and the need for retailers to act now. Old People: Electric Bitters praised as tonic aiding digestion and vitality for the elderly, sold by Gus Gravee. Local social notes mention Topeka trips, visits to Scott, and small-town activity including skimming station plans and preaching licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montegomery
Ilinoie
Cay
Bennett
Indiana
Gus Gravee
The Glorious Fourth Committee Formed For Celebration
The Glorious Fourth committee met to plan Fourth of July festivities with a court room meeting Friday appointing T. Richardson as chairman and T. Mintz as secretary. A large organizing committee outlined roles for finance speakers music amusements printing parade seating water and day-of duties. The group announced cash prizes for best calithumpian parades and urged township entries, plus local business notices and a pension increase for J. Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Garnett
T. Richardson
T. Mintz
D M. Moore
W.A Penny
Conway Marshall
Wo D. Galloway
Henry Hedges
Mat
Pinance
G. W. Ilor
Miatt
Gow. Manley
Geo
Cram
al Bnohtel
RL How
KS Ayers
Prof. Whitehead
Ed Stein
D, Nichola
M. Setter
Amusementa
Robi Hunley
G Houston
Marty Johnson
C. J. Richardeon
M. Brooke
Champe
Pred
Trigg
Bigele
Will Andrews
Frank Blan
Crom
W. A. Penny
al Buchtel
Marshall
Peter TD. Burnett
Court Room
T. Hiarr
See
Ant
Excursions On Sale For Various Cities This Summer
Travel agencies announce round trip fares for multiple cities including Toronto Detroit Erie Indianapolis Tidianapolis Minneapolis and Milwaukee with sale dates from June to September and fares ranging from 16.25 to 26.95 dollars. Contact R G Wine agent for limits and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Detroit
Mich
Erie
Penn
Indianapolis
Ind
Tidianapolis
Minneapolis
Minn
Colorado
Milwaukee
Wis
R. G. Wine, Ag't
No Bother at All If you go to San Francisco in Kansas
Travel notices advertise train routes and rates from Kansas City to San Francisco, Denver, Colorado Springs, and Milwaukee via the Santa Fe Route and Missouri Pacific lines. Agents Coleman and RG Viva offer schedule details, passes, and special July fares. Readers urged to subscribe for fruit on delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Kansas C. K
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Denver
Colorado Springs
Maviton
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
Coleman
Missouri Pavific Railway Co
Viva
Ag T
Garnett
Milwaukee
Haskell Happenings and Local News Roundup
Haskell notes report light social and seasonal activity: Will Crocker and the Gregory boys helped harvest after rain. Mr Guess will ship a car of horses. Mrs Henry Hydorn is ill. Mrs Dory Freeman visited relatives in Gardiner Johnson county. Florence Shields and Katie Plummer attended the normal at Garnett. Loii Lyman returned from normal. Mrs McVinness' mother and Mr Worley visiting. Children’s day at Boal was well attended. Jid Pinney hauled hogs to Kansas City. Demand for labor to cultivate corn rising as haying approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Crocker
Gregory Boys
Guess
Henry Hydorn
Dory Freeman
Gardner
Johnson County
Misa Florence Shields
Mise
Katie Plummer
Manonen
Craig joins Pops after D. and D. Institute tenure
Olathe Tribune notes Craig, once at the D. and D. Institute, can now grasp the song Stealing Away, which he performed with the Pops last year. The item hints at a political affiliation and public performance in a local context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
D. and D. Institute
The
Pops
Olathe Tribune
Livestock Market Report From Kansas City
Weekly market summary by Wright & Hannah reports mixed cattle values with declines in heavy and medium stock cows while mediam cattle and well fattened steers hold steadier. Prices for steers, heifers, and calves vary. notable activity at Garnett and Iola with local notices of travel and memorial services among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright & Hannah
Livestock Commissin
Kanai City
Vate
Atour
Lou Tod
Goud Atackera
Sylvester Moon
G. A. Ro
Diamond
C. F. Lodge
Rebekas
Iola
Hercell Gordon
Kausie City
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Geo. H. Thomas
Anna Nesbit
Welds Township
Maud Richards
Aul Revere
Conemaugh
Lone Elm
Lola Gordon
Indian Creek
P. J. Postlewait
M Kate
Monroe Township
Bessie Martin
Lincoln Township
Mra
Banker's City
Rich Township
Fanny Lombart
Roman Sentinel
Washington
Gurtin Colbert
Jackson Township
Byron Burt
Paturet
E. T. Metcalf
L. W. Shutwent
M. E. Barnett
W. I Barrett
Misa Lena Qook
Sam Funon
M. Irwin
Mc. Clure
P. Portlow
T. P. Reetor
Rove Triplett
Anne Tolaon
Frank Young
Ada Thomas
Department Stores
Will Walrad
Topeka
Prof. Stillwell
Fe Scott
Hannum and Wife
Clerryvale
Jas. McCurdy
Baldwin
Anna Adama
Dowsgine, Mich
Garnett Creamery
Neosho Falls
Chas. McMurray
Kanana City
John Currier
W. G. Stewart
Excelsior Springs
Patten Stevenson
Chas, Newcomb
Welda
Squire Cunningham
Belle
Billy Worden Law
Gregg
Boyle’s Hardware
F. L. Stevenson
Yates H Inter News
Lewis Brothers
South Aide Furniture and Hardware
Jw, Lewis & Sone
John Vaughn
Leper Adams
Call and See Thers
John Scheas
Loniaville
Whig Southaed
Fourth Avenue Hotel
N. J. Paxton
Mrs. French
Arkansas City
Grantville
Shawnee County
Elmer Adams
M. E. Quivey
Omaha
Neb
P. B
Judd Keeney
Ron, Kerr
Dodge City
IL Slocum
Rev. Gombe
Presbyterian
J. 0. Reed
Buckion
Gue Graves
Pacific Krathway
Bryan Day
Bryan
Ottawa
Forest Park
Jon
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mixaouri Pactic Railway
Califfornia
Haskell
Lo Qven
Dlee
E. E. Man
Bank OF Commerce
Garnett, Kansas
C. Q. Chandler, W. H. Sloan
W. 5. Woods
J. H. Masterman
Masterman
Hood
Ayer
McLean
Vsiae
Delos Graves
Ad Williams
Levi Byerly
Caldwell
Willer
Curtie
Gertie Unn
Michigan
We. F. CL Caldwell
Wardrip
Crotin
Count Capital
Wesley Walker
Polk Galdwell
Bon Flory
S. KE
Babcock
Wes LW
Anderson
Wise Saylor
Lestoy
Werdister's
Sire Gi
Wee Kinder
Lawn
Lute Scranton
John Kulp
G. weAdam
E. Babcock
Saic
R Sunkey Wendellie
Tola
T. G Webber
James Reynolds
Duas
Rey Tildes
Hoan
Theavier
Notting Seat
Callor Vite
J. Whittier
Lo Wentsth
Kanuus City
Wah A.M. R
Roc
R Hedin
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