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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
5
Butters of the community chatter about visits to Kansas City Lincoln Neb and Chanute. Mrs Nefie and Mrs Kirk journeyed for friends and relatives while Miss Knight and Miss Cop Quuntedown joined a Kansas City excursion. Cattle and hogs shipped to Kansas City marked a business note as residents mingle with kin and former neighbors.
Local notes report Clarence Davis sold his home west of town to J. C. Osborne and Jerry Acuff resigning his Ottawa position to work in his brother’s store. Rev. Comer’s family settled in Presbyterian parsonage. a minsters’ alliance reception occurred at Rev. Church’s home. Stop-overs allowed in California on colonial tickets via Santa Fe from March 6 to June 15. Rufus Hedges granted a $67 monthly pension with back pay. Congregational ladies plan a chicken pie dinner on Saturday the 16th in Kirk building. A Garnett man’s hair traits noted as from his father and mother. City schools to observe fog salute next Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. Baccalaureate to be delivered Sunday the 19th at 11 a.m. by Prof Rayond A. Schwegler of Ottawa University. Monroe township Sunday School convention held at Baptist church. Rev. McGagnery spoke on “The Book We Study.” Santa Fe tourist cars run daily from Kansas City to Los Angeles and San Francisco March 7 to June 16. A son born to Willis Day and wife of Lecompton. Mrs. Day formerly Florence Lippy. An editor misplaced trousers joke, and Capt. L. D. Dobbs faced probate court for insanity, to be sent to Oxawatomie. Pacific engine travel through Garnett weighed 146 tons. the heaviest engines under construction for C&A to run during St. Louis fair, 109-ton tender. Sargent, you’re next.
The men’s Social Science Club will discuss the subject of expansion next Monday evening. Dale Hy George Bootes Stiles and Pete Hotner left yesterday for Dunsmere California where they expect to gelato business. Wesley Hull was on the sick list and is now in hospital week. Ellwood Stanley again visited Dublin.
GREATLY ALARMED Mr HP Burbage a Greenville student at law says a four to five year cough threatened consump tion. After trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy he reports a remarkable change and says a twenty five cent bottle permanently cured him. Tibbetts & Co sell it.
Last Saturday Stanley Cayot and Hernie Waite went to a lake to fish and shoot at bait. A misfire from Stanleys 22 rifle hit his foot, prompting emergency care from Dr. Kirkpatrick. Stanley endured pain but recovered, worrying his mother most of all.
Rev. Arthur Letcall will preach on The Vierne atua at the Liquor Question in Garnet in the morning. The evening lecture, The Invention of Printing, is Penn the fourth lecture in Mer Metcall series on The Literary Romance at the Bible. All are invited to both services.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society at the South Kansas conference will meet in the M I church Garnett on May 12 and 12 starting Tuesday at 1 p m Deaconess from Fisk Training School Topeka City will join the service Wednesday evening for the event.
Fragmented notes report a Chicago laundry strike blamed by some on qqap companies seeking orders for premiums while others defend the firms as trying to provide lye. The item hints at local reaction and skepticism amid labor actions. The rest notes a Garnett woman inheriting money and odd interviewer remarks, plus mentions a National Magazine May issue with Saint Louis exposition coverage and Panama Canal pieces.
Garnett city schools will hold the annual teachers examination on Thursday and Friday, May 21 and 22, starting at o'clock a.m. at the Irving Senoa building. Certificated holders must present at this time. Uncalled for letters at Garnett Post Office include Mrs. F. M. Anderson and others.
The thirty eighth State Sunday School convention will be in Parsons in May. Rail fare is one dollar plus fifty cents round trip. Lodging and meals will be four dollars daily. Each Sunday school is invited to send at least one delegate. International officers Tyler and Dayton’s Col Crewden will attend. Dr Excell of Chicago will conduct music with noted Kangas speakers. Informal conferences will fill the program. General Secretary A Exoen invites inquiries.
The June issue of New Idea Woman's Magazine highlights brides graduates and roses as its lead themes with a floral paper by Benjamin B Keech and illustrated pages. Sarah Slater, Agnes Warren, and Kate Marston contribute pieces on brides June petals and a woman and her pin money.
The item lists Memorial day sermon by Rev Carnine and Decoration day address by Hon Barton S Clifford of Lola. It notes local visits, family travels, and community happenings in Lone Elm township including residents visiting Garnett Lola Iota Colony and Wise, with several trips, visits, and a few mishaps. People named include Kév Carnine family Laway Mcbiowell Reed Lockwood Cox May for community events.
Mr Joseph Pominville of Stillwater Minnesota spent over 2000 on stomach remedies with no relief. His druggist Mr Alex Richard advised a trial of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. After a few days indigestion bad taste in mouth poor appetite and constipation improved. Sold at Tibbetts Co for 26 cents a box.
The Chicago Record-Herald Sunday issue showcases a rich magazine format with top writers like Curtis and Carey, extensive features on fashion, household economy, and drama, plus a strong sporting section by Tim surname Hogan Hervey and L. B. Carter.
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