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Newspaper

Kansas Agitator

Location

Garnett, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1899

Page

5

Gas Franchises Debated By Osawatomie Man In City Council

Judge Worley representing W M Williams from Osawatomie proposed a city franchise to prospect for gas without expense to the town. if gas is found, ownership would transfer to the citizens. The Acitator supports municipal ownership and cheaper gas, while the council delayed action pending clarity on city and home company positions.

Judge Worley W. M. Williams Osawatomie Williams Lata Worley

Springtime farming forecast from Kansas frogs and farmers

A lighthearted farmers column notes spring arrived after three days of winter, with warm sun and moist soil expected to push sowing and planting ahead. It cautions against irrigation now, urges early apple spray, and hints at overproduction worries.

Narture Kansas Captain Dobbs Donbie Overalls Agniculrurral Enron

Married Ladies Social Club Hop at Auditorium

The Married Ladies Social Club held a Tuesday night hop at the Auditorium with 150 invitations issued and most accepted. After the dance a feast at the Bennett house followed, with tables in the dining room and parlor, electricity lighting the rooms and flowers decorating them.

Bennett House Speal

Washington Tales Spark a New Literary View

Paul Leigester Bard compiles front-page sketches from Washington front pages in the May Ladies Home Journal. The Unice Local Sides of George Washington features tales presented in a vivid, capitalized style. The collection aims to showcase the great American mind with engaging, impressionistic narrative.

Paul Leigester Valliws Aulices 4 Hamiliar New Atariin Washinggton Washington Aril

Lecture Course Planning for 1899 1900 Season

The management seeks to confirm ticket sales and attract top acts for the 1899 1900 course. Previous delays hurt contracts as Ridpath and other venues held dates. with sufficient advance bookings the organization can secure five or more attractions for the American platform. The annual meeting will be at Congregational church at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, with all ticket holders urged to attend and approve immediate work to finalize arrangements.

Ant Wwe Ridpath Tv Jia Congregational Church S P.m

Anthony Hope Romance The Countess Emilia Debuts

Anthony Hope’s new tale The Countess Emilia, serialized in May issue of Ladies Home Journal, promises strong reader appeal. The story unfolds in Hope’s sharp, lively voice, maintaining the brisk pace and charm that made The Prisoner of Zenda a landmark, captivating readers with clever intrigue.

Anthony Hope Emilia Ladies Home Journal Renuer Zenda

Local notes highlight visits and travels across town

Jas Walter of Ottawa and others arrive in town while residents visit LeRay Chanute and Junction City. Improvements in city streets draw attention as residents report visits from Greeley, Decatur, and Indiana. A push to restore order amid a pending grand jury and the Garret hand reorganization signals local civic activity.

Jas. Walter Ottawa Dac Decker LeRay Phil Parrone Cine Dows Fran Kase City H.C. Miller Decatur Daniel Smith Lincoln Township Bert Brooks Scranton Osage Greeley A.W. Brooks

Local Notes Highlight Busyness in City Events

Mrs. S S Lane hosts visitors in the city while Miss Janngin attends Wellsa Catonship. Charley Lowi visits Votes Center and the new offices open at Mondewight. Various notices include a poisoning incident at De Leye’s family, school picnic at Spring Tranch, and a Rockwell wedding guest list. Community updates cover pensions, arrests, marriage notices, church speakers, and upcoming events at the opera house.

Annual Meeting of the Lecture Club

The Lecture Club will hold its annual meeting on Thursday evening May 9 at the Congregational church rector room. Members must be present to elect officers and set plans for the 1899 1900 season. Arititen S Titspensos, Secretary.

Reetor Congregational Church Arititen S. Titspensos

Seed Potatoes Offered By W. J. Tirrell Near Garnett

Seed potatoes available from W. J. Tirrell include White Me shae variety and a red type raised for 27 years. Planting window is May 16 to June 15. Meet at Garnett end of Garnett forty six miles from town or at J J Anderson's implement house in Garnett.

Garnett J.J. Anderson Wm. J. Tirreli

Flour Feed and Coal at Melrwen Bros Stand

Bierly and McClellan offer flour brands and a large supply of feed and coal at Melrwen Bros. Olds stand. Stop by to compare prices and view the selection.

Bierly & McClellan Melrwen Bros T Olds

Overcoat Lost in Garnett with Velvet Collar

A black velvet collared overcoat is missing in Garnett last Friday. Description notes a black body with brown striped sleeves and evidence of wear. The finder is asked to leave it at the venue for return to the owner, The Ander.

Ander Uenilice

Town Notes Include Illness and Visits in Murtingane

Murtingane residents note visitors from Ottawa and Sedalia as outbreaks of measles affect Stella Sarver. Olin Reeve recovers from Fabartiel. M Lowenstein from Sedalia visits amid illness. Local births recorded, and Mrs Reepe’s brother ill. Evening entertainment features lantern views for Biker university fundraiser.

GoTaptor Murtingane Chow Kennedy Hetle Brother Fimmnot Kincaid Peitay Thates Ottawa Alto Lever Rewmier Nicely Tyansud Inez Reepe Hew Perit Humboldt Biker University

Anderson County Teachers Association Program Teems With Events

The program outlines a May 14 event featuring speakers Miri Ns Mavie Spegett THERA Wysseipa erent Countryman Miaibemarene Dy Secretary and Current I Hear Jones. It lists venues and times starting at 2:80 p.m. with attendees Jane Geli LT vanes president and GIntINGKit secretary, detailing discussions, demonstrations, and ceremonial duties.

Tee the Bell Miri Mavie Spegett Thera Wysseipa Miaibemarene Dy Jones Insii Inew Yaungs Lavaure Gyajelets Vent Lis Savion Hanky Jjaesmilter Blow MHI Gee Mies Avibroie Stewart Ricitat Foaming Neowmuyhegeles Jane Geli Vanes Yeti! Gintingkit

Reduced Rail Fares Across Missouri Pacific Rail Lines

Travel bargains posted by Missouri Pacific Ry show limited return windows from various cities including Wichita Ottawa Topeka and Louisville with fares ranging roughly from 2.32 to 4.55 dollars. Advertised dates run late May to mid June with various return limitations and a few notes on refund or deposit rules.

Totelison Matwhisun Wichita Kas Kasi Ottawa Kant Sale Aly St Lele Minneapolis Buffalo Lamiaville Louisville Topeka United Ti Winfield, Kye Fely Tirpela KG. Wise

Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Anderson County

Notice published in Anderson County Kansas announcing the appointment of Christian Gottlob Rebstock’s estate executor. The Probate Court of Anderson County appointed and qualified Wako Ranevik as executor on April 14, 1899. Interested parties are notified to govern themselves accordingly.

John M. Holloway Findley Linn County Kansas Andirsos County Christian Thuttleh Rebstock Lane Anderson Oounity Anderson County Christian Gottlob Rebetock Wako Ranenvik

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