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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1897
Page
5
A self made youth from Greeley, Thigh A Kelsey, is praised by his parents and friends for his late dedication. He grew up with little money but learned the printers trade and earned college funds by working at various newspapers. He recently won a 20 prize in a debate on woman suffrage, signaling a bright future.
The Silver Flambeau club hosted a Saturday night social at headquarters drawing about two hundred attendees. Ton N Bowman gave an address after a varied program featuring organ solos, recitations by May Green Lucy Barnett Nola Morse and others, violin pieces, duets and an excellent Cuore Tillis. Refreshments followed with ample cake and fruit, and Chas Harrie received thanks for arranging the event.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during illness with Dr Kings New Discovery praised for curing consumption after failed medical efforts. Mayor Wagetail travels to Wichita to attend aunt Mina Wagstaff’s funeral in Garnett. services led by Rev McGill. Local items note Ananias club member Stringham and family moving to Washington county Arkansas, Glenlock. banks consolidate and Scott Elliott buys old bank building. Hopkins Scroges undertakers renovate. city pays off lake mortgage.
The following teachers will supervise the county graduation examination in various townships on March 20 and April 3, 1897. Names include L Rene Melen, Frank Swanger, Beanie Bacall, Ed Hubbard, Stella Chandler Walker, Grace Walker, Ella Stewart, Claud West, Anna Berry, Bertha Rogers, Jamie Agnew, Prof Cox, Prof Kinekloe, Glaspy Tait, Orlin Cunningham, Delia McDowell, Prof Baker, J By Sharan, and others. Examinations occur at newajal places noted by L W. Sritiwent.
Program of Teachers Meeting at the Leving school building Garnett March 13 1897 exercises begin promptly at 1 30 pm. Garnett High school prayer Ren White bell call secretary Current events and recitations by Winnie McCloy’s pupils. Papers include The Age New and Of What does the Common School Cureientium Contain. Discussions led by Lillie Ferguson and Geo Lawellin. Declamation Nellie Warbritton and The Tyrant by Prof A Baker. Psychology by Krohn chapters 21 3 and 2h. How Do You Get Your Floor Cleaned by Stella Osborne. County examinations announced for the third Saturday in March and first Saturday in April.
An 1800s style ad promotes OnE Meee HS AYR a vegetable medicine to tone stomach nerves and stimulate liver and kidneys. It touts purifying blood, improving appetite and digestion, and calls it the best nerve tonic. Sold 50c or $1 per bottle at Gus Graves Druggist. Master Jay Hopkins noted as a cartoonist.
This reader notice touts Tall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming internal action on blood and mucous membranes and offering one hundred dollars for any failure to cure. It cites testimonials and directs readers to Vodesky & Co. of Toledo for samples and purchase.
Report on a famed breed of chickens described as high grade the Langelians or similar, with a male bird imported from Canada noted as one of the finest raised in the state. Local residents and families mentioned include Mrs. Win Buchanan of Garnett and relatives in Centenfal and Leono. Also notes a church service at the First Baptist in Garnett and various local moves, visits, and health trips.
An ad describes Marty the Tatter on the south side near the railroad who will dye or transform old garments and make them look new. It claims he can remodel dated hats and other items, with Monroe Baking Powder promoted as a staple at all grocers.
25 head of Gelts for sale expected to farrow between March 1 and May 1. Sired by Wanamaker Jr and bred to C Wilkes, with champion bloodlines including Empress Eugenia Cora Belle Co Iambia R Mack Bess Oneen Wilkes Keynotes Gem Lilac Fifth Courtney 34 Cora Shellenberger Lady Duffield Fruitful May Bird 2d and Hurkrader g50. Best hog strains in the bloodline, correspondence invited, inspection welcome. Wanamaker Jr for sale or trade. Address 1S Bell Sons Garnett Kansas.
An 1808 Bank of Jaruett failure and a 1806 First National Bank collapse are linked to farm and business losses. The piece argues banks should secure loans with solid collateral, noting agricultural traders and local leaders suffer. mentions Kansas City property loans and a drastic drop in deposits leading to bank liquidations. It references Captain Barnett of the Kansas National Guard and various local figures in a period-tinged news item.
JN Sutton traveled to Kansas City Sunday night to buy cattle for feeding on his farm Nate Hull moves onto the Charles Paul property this week JO Warnoex will move to land just north of Will Buochs The creamery project has started and aims to open by March 1 Miss Elsie Spindler returned from Parsons on Tuesday to care for her pneumonia stricken mother Kieese moves to Linn county for summer Woonprrovrrs.
A fragmentary report notes Mrs Urvenfield of Ogatee Chop Hose notoriety leaving for St Louis by Swalay night aboard a telegram claiming her husband suffers blood poisoning. Various local figures including Mr Pred Brown Samuel Whit tenhall and J P Ruthford are mentioned along with moves to cities such as Wiele Kane City and Ottawa.
On Wednesday evening Rev White united Miss June Wycoff and John Wardritton at the bride’s home in Jackson township. Same night Rev Combs joined Miss Hallie Hicks and Erv Simmons at Phil N Hicks’s home. Both couples start with bright prospects and receive best wishes. Garnett Steam Laundry expands with new washer and engine, ironing machine to be added, urging local patronage to keep money at home. Ed Rebstock moved from Baldwin with belongings, taking up residence there for three years after renting his local farm. Readers are invited to note J P Rogers’ chicken ad marketing fine birds and eggs. Rogers promises top quality.
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