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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
5
The First State Bank Garnett Ranbar advertises general banking services with equal careful attention to all customers large or small.
A long lament over the old county jail in Garnett being torn down after decades of controversy. The piece recalls memories of the structure, its removal forced by public demand, and mentions past events tied to the jail including a notable 1864 crime and execution. It notes the site will fade from local memory as the town moves on.
Seed corn of Aabrega is described as located on the north side of the square. The note emphasizes the position for buyers and traders, indicating a focal point for commerce and exchange in the market area.
Local notes report Howard Heater visiting from Lonela township while Capt L D Dobbs delivers nursery stock. Hank Ellis builds cote towers for rent as Judge Schoonover returns from Dodge City. Mary Foster plans to make Garnett home. Doctors Cooper and family visit, Charley Cook travels from Kansas City to visit relatives. Several residents shop, visit Iola and Humoldt, or plan purchases of fruit trees and roses. A carpet rag sewing bee aids the United Presbyterian church, sheriff takes prisoners to jail, and residents discuss maple and forest tree exchanges with Capt Dobbs.
A local council court ruled against Republican objections to independent candidates in Pyrat and Second wards. J G Johnson led petitions arguing flaws, but the court found errors valid only in those wards. The decision allowed independents to amend by Wednesday noon, while Third and Fourth wards faced no objections. Critics condemn the tactic as unfair partisan maneuvering.
The list of uncalled letters at Garnett post office includes Mr Will A Young Mayor Marton M Brasch Walter Hinton Charley Pettery C Cadigal J T Cracker Minner Currier Mrs Annie Layean Norchwent Pub Co and others.
J J Anderson promotes a novel binding twine made from American grass claiming lower costs than imported raw material twine. Local items mention church concerts at Congregational church with Rev Arthur Metcalf, church members attending Ottawa baptisms, editor Harris purchasing the Colony Press, Sunflower cylinder press development, and community notes including visits, oil fever, and residents’ movements.
Tom Bronson, long a auditor in Nebraska, arrived Saturday and soon took charge of the Fourth Avenue hotel on the sixth. He and his wife are praised for reviving the venture they helped build, and Garnett welcomes their return after Bronson’s previous tenure as the first manager and their popular service with travelers.
The piece notes closer global unity via instant communication. It highlights The Chicago Record-Herald and its foreign correspondents abroad, aided by the New York Herald service and the Associated Press. It emphasizes the paper's unparalleled facilities for international news.
A crowd of Art Fuller's young friends gathered at his Spring Branch home for a surprise farewell last night as he prepares to leave for Canada next week. The event featured games and refreshments, with plans to settle on a farm in Canada and make it his home after moving to Winnipeg, Manitoba on Tuesday morning.
The note asserts Holcomb’s headache powders have cured others and will cure you, presenting a bold sales claim with no verifiable evidence or context.
Names from Lone Elm recount visits, relocations, and social events across nearby towns. Residents like JB Lockwood, Rev. Wilson, Mrs. E. Miller, and the Kelsey family appear in varied activities from lodge attendance to family visits. Deaths include Mrs. Smith’s sorrow and Win Heiser at Liz town, with funerals led by Rev. Smith.
Repor ting residents farming near Lincoln township despite wet ground. Acquired paper subscription by Bd Repatock. Holsington visitors, Horace Reed and wife, plan two to three week stay then Europe trip. Elmer Keep seriously ill but improving. Mary J. Harrison dies at parents home in Reeder township. Be a Hears attends Paola conference and returns home. Martin Woods visits from Kansas City to see parents. Bernace Ferguson stays near Kincaid area as guest of Bertha Ayres. Union meetings held at United Presbyterian church on Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs M. Alexander visits from Welda township. Fred Tri of the Eagle visits Montrose area. W. O. Knight trips to Topeka and Kansas City early week. Prink Jones recovering from recent illness. Pierre Mote and Rick improving gradually. Conway Marshall makes a distant trip to Wichita yesterday.
Wadley William H Wadley and Derpha Stanley were married by Judge Mig Wins Monday evening at his residence. Wadley is a section foreman on the K N D railway. The bride is daughter of Nathan Stanley and wife. The couple are praised as excellent young people with wishes for long life and prosperity.
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