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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
5
Wednesday’s Evening News lists residents in various states of health with several social notes. It mentions efforts to complete a telephone central system connecting Garnett to distant towns, plus social visits and local improvements around Garnett and surrounding areas.
The infant of Mr and Mrs Chan Slocum is ill. Commissioner Henning finished feeding the courthouse square to bluegrass. J C Crellin died in Union township at age seventy two. The revival at United Brethren continues. A new bass relief font was placed in the Catholic church, a gift from Mr and Mrs Frank Highberger. DN Wright and family visiting Osawatomie relatives. Wright purchased a farm near Topeka. Garnett is believed to have a coal vein beneath it. a few hundred dollars could drill to determine thickness.
Married Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the bride’s parents home Mrs L J Foler in Jackson. Maud Puller wed W L Durst of Lincoln township in a simple churchly ceremony by Rev. Chareh. Bride praised for many virtues and county prominence. They plan to reside on their Lineoli farm after April 1, with family and friends sending good wishes.
Will go to Westphalia with the Most Cannon Milligan group who have prospected for gas near Gur ney. They received encouragement from Westphalia citizens and may drill a second well near Garnett if conditions allow. Mer E Stephenson, a local businessman, closed a deal yesterday.
The article extols St LoCh rapid growth and the southwest as a trade nexus. It notes 1008 as the year for the World's Fair and a presidential campaign, urging immediate subscription to The Twice a Week St Louis Republic. The paper promises fast telegraphic service, domestic and world news, and a nationwide family journal role, priced at 1.00 for two papers per week totaling 104 papers annually.
Report notes a drilled dry prospect near the depot proves no map exists there yet. Despite setback, locals believe Garnett area lies in the gas belt and future tests may confirm a discovery beyond the ridge east of Garnett. Residents from Cherryvale and nearby towns say a test hole beyond Garnett could locate gas, urging continued drilling.
At the Congregational church Sunday night the posts will discuss Saint Patrick a Story of the Ancient Church. Morning service features a lent program and a sermon on The Temptation in the Wilderness. Neighbor Coruelus Beard of Central City visited Monday. Ri Ayres returned to Clarinda Iowa. Henrietti Millar left for Chicago then New York for an extended visit. Thomas Kent, son in law of G. Holing, ill at Osawatomie. Joe Fushing recovering at home. Judge Higgins sold his La Payette grocery stock and plans next move. Carry Jones of Greeley visited and praised a new gas well.
The men’s Social Science club held a banquet at Woodmen hall on Tuesday evening with 125 guests enjoying a full menu from Oyster Cocktail to Coffee. Toasts by Judge Schoonover, Rev Metcalf, Charley Whittington, I Hyde, and others were followed by music from Mis Ayres and Carlo Champe. the evening was praised as a success in every respect.
W Williams drove to Colony Tuesday afternoon and Earn Kiveail visited Kansas City Sunday. Many residents, including Ferguson, Meliride, and Miss Myrtle Tamay, traveled home or to nearby towns. Capt. GAL Smith and H A Hester from Prime View were in town Tuesday as families hosted relatives and moved projects forward. Ongoing illness and roof work noted, with McDowell and Holmes arriving from La Cystic and Reeve family activities cited.
The little Jessie Beord daughter of Morwnl Beord died March 1908 at age six years ten months after a brief illness. The notice recalls her bright disposition and studies, notes her death brings sorrow to the community, and mentions a school friend Lucy B. Prick’s lines and travel adverts inserted.
Receipts in Kansas City week totalled 30,071 cattle 27,057 hogs and 14,780 sheep versus last year. Prices fluctuated with strong fat cattle top at 5.00 and near 5.80 last year. Stockers and feeders steady, heavy cattle and quarantines priced lower, lambs mixed with few prime lots. Horse market strong, drafts up to 179, mules 115 to 130, and local personnel changes in Ottawa Herald printing department.
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