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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1904
Page
5
Local notices report Dalihs nursery offering only top grade shade trees and various sizes. Community chatter mentions Mrs. Schoonover, travel to Kansas City for business, and several residents visiting relatives, plus business moves and town events.
The fragment mentions a figure connected with printing and tight living conditions. No clear person or organization names are readable to frame a concrete news item.
Ken N LeWolf received a telegram stating his bid against six other firms to provide work on the fair grounds. Louis Hailhoon accepted, with DeWolf competing against other bidders. DeWolf declined heavy advertising costs, bid a strong price, and won. Wells Fargo backed by DeHay supplied office letters nationwide. This victory adds prestige to the DeWolf factory and Garnett’s prospects.
Mrs Horn died March 10 at her son Thieman Horns home in Washington township aged 66 years months and 24 days. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from her son s residence led by Rev Riler of the First Baptist Garnett. Amanda Moore born in Muskingum county November 1 1847 married John Horn April 14 18 as ten children survive with two sons and one daughter deceased. She came to Anderson county with her husband in 1858 and settled on the farm where she died. A faithful Baptist and devoted wife and mother she was mourned by neighbors and friends. The Acreyrox offers sympathy to the family.
About twenty five young ladies and as many gentlemen attended a St Patrick's ball at the Auditorium. The ladies organized the event with simple green decor and softer lighting. A line was served around eleven, with Mrs Stoner hosting the feast. the evening went smoothly aside from a minor hitch.
John Evord Evard, long resident of Central City, died Sunday night after a fall. The body was taken to Montana for a funeral service held Wednesday. He was raised in Anderson County and had many friends in Garnett and nearby areas. He was well regarded and his death drew broad community sympathy. The sorrowing family receives community condolences from the Acceptor’s office.
George Stiles and Misa Jennie Evelyn were listed participants at Yates Center yesterday. They are among our most popular young people with many friends who wish them long life and prosperity. The Anrravor joins these wishes. Intentions unknown but they may settle in Gaynete.
In New York City five New York based groups seek local representatives for a high winning contest with cash prizes. The event aims to attract entrants to a Writ Trainer program and related base won listings.
Obituary items reveal Maj W A F Gear born 1821 in Crawford County Pennsylvania. Civil War veteran, lawyer, philanthropist, he valued education, served in 11th Pennsylvania Volunteers, later studied law at Ann Arbor, moved to Kansas 1868, settled Greeley. He died in Colony in 1904 after a long illness, leaving children and a devoted family.
A late 19th or early 20th century ad touts a four-horse rag carpet and cloth loom. It claims monthly carpet capacity of 1,000 yards, unique to Anderson County. The maker offers to weave based on old carpets, making rugs up to seven feet wide, with custom sizes and prices, inviting inquiries to ROB, Monitor, North Ob Me.
Local notes report drillers down deeper, residents visiting relatives, and several moves to Chanute and Oklahoma. Measles and pneumonia illnesses appear, livestock shipments to Kansas City noted, and community events mark birthdays and anniversaries with a small town social tone.
The Twice a week Republic of St Louis promotes its century-long readership in the West and Southwest. It touts national and state conventions news in 1908, World’s War coverage in St Louis, farm and household tips, fiction, women and children articles, and a farmer supplement Barn Visitor. Subscriptions available from St Louis or local dealers at a nominal price.
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