Smallpox Scare Quarantines After Town Report
City residents faced fear after a case of varioloid smallpox surfaced in town. John Vaughn, exposed in Kansas City, returned ill and was quarantined along with about twenty visitors. A second case, Miss Kate Her, also prompted a quarantine but was confirmed as light measles. Quarantine remains until danger passes. officials stress no real danger beyond the light varioloid case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vaughn
Kansas City
John
Hin Hed
Kate Her
Garnett
Vaugtin
No Smallpox in Garnett City Says Mayor
Garnett officials deny rumors of smallpox in the city stating there is no active smallpox case. One varialoid case exists with strict quarantine and exposed individuals monitored. The quarantine was lifted after physicians concluded no eruptive fever or symptoms. Mayor C. S. Glass confirms public health measures remain in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaass
Sale of nursery stock by T I Horder and J McCarey
The dealer offers to sell the entire nursery stock advertised at cost and will include additional stock for quick delivery. Aims to move best wool products and a wider assortment, promising firm stock and better variety than before. Le D Dinrior?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vost
T. I. Horder
J.8. McCarey
le D. Dinnuirs
Untitled drug ad fragment misread in OCR
Fragmentary OCR reads as an old fashioned drug advertisement for a laxative product priced at 25 cents. The text mentions tablets and a bold claim to aid digestion, with garbled phrases and nonsensical names.
Another Old Settler Gone Gifford McAfee dies at Parker
Gifford McAfee died last Sunday morning at 6 40 o clock at Parker. The remains were brought here Monday and laid in Garnett cemetery. Born March 24 1829 in Obi he married Ruth Tell in 1860. They lived in Colorado from 1862 to 1870 then returned to Kansas staying here since 1888. They moved to Colorado again until 1897 before returning to Garnett. He and his wife had five children two sons and three daughters. He was a longtime Methodist and a devoted Christian. He suffered cancer for two years. He leaves a wife and five children who mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford McAfee
Parker
Obi
Ruth Tellt
Colorado
Kansas
Garett
Lme
Blue Mound
Xenia
Methodist Church
Oine
Teachers Examination Report from April 20 1900
The report lists successful candidates across three grades led by First grade winners B D Thompson and Mamie Oman. Second grade names include Bertha Britton Mrs Lille James Blanch Gailey Floy Cald swell Lulu Shaefer Phebe Kellogg Stella J Wallace Maggie Lowry Ollie Wilson OW Cunningham Eva Chambers and AB Henry. Third grade awards go to Alice McCaw Grace Monino Mystic McCaw Etta Ferguson Harry Lowry Mari Smith Mary Thomas Ida Crow and Bird McNelly. Six examinees failed including VN fh Cox and others, per the Board of Examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.D. Thompson
Mamie Oman
Bertha Britton
Lille James
Blanch Gailey
Floy Caldswell
Lulu Shaefer
Phebe Kellogg
Stella J. Wallace
Maggie Lowry
Ollie Wilson
Cunningham Eva Chambers
A.B. Henry
Alice McCaw
Grace Monino
Mystic McCaw
Etta Perguson
Harry Lowry
Mari Smith
Mary Thomas
Ida Crow
Bird McNelly
Local notes spell town life through visits and travel
Residents report routine trips and arrivals from Kansas City Ottawa Chanute and Chicago. Names include Ada Bowman Gus Graves Edith Hudson May Judy and Chas Coleman visiting relatives in Garnett, Welda and surrounding towns while Judge Schoonaver and Prof Battey attend courts and medical cures.
Clothing at Your Door by Rolla Wagstan
Rolla Wagstan of Wagstall Clothing House plans a doorstep visit to county towns. He will bring a fine assortment of goods to the homes, offering practical clothing with convenience for residents. He starts in Greeley on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla Wagstan
Wagstall Clothing House
Rolla
Greeley
Letter List Advertised May 120 1809
Fragmented OCR notes list names including Ssejt Adiats Walter L Gommel Hermon Solamany Delbert Johnson Dr H Lordstram Ab W Stanfeld Mrs F Townsends Mya Jennie Young Jacob Vaske. Report mentions Ceptain Hollis leaving the nursery and spring trade doubling, with vague commentary on the community and tree fakirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssejt Adiats
Walter L. Gommel
Hermon Solamany Delbert Johnson
Dr. H. Lordstram Ab W. Stanfeld
Mrs. F. Townsends
Mya Jennie Young
Jacob Vaske
Local notices and names swirl in scattered Elm area report
A jumble of names and movements from Lone Elm and nearby towns fills a fragmentary column. Mentions include Miss Nellie Lovernn of Selma visiting relatives, Mrs Nstalla Wallace's health scare, and several residents moving or staying with kin. A court reference notes a scheduled session in the Gee of Wit it mui, with local officials named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lacy
Feu
Dinaiely Arii
Haniels
Kinelelne
Nellie Lovernn
Selma
Fuse Ween
Tne Taruthier
Taily
Goven
Katie Lanny
Sitten
Saidie Hendershot
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Nursery Stock Crear
Aaron
Cox
Board of E Ebunersy GR
Ti Clark
NW. Wells
Panta
de Vite
de Wolf
Ada Bowman
Newdesha
Serimet Kirk
Ottawa
Gus Graves
Beott
Ayres
Chanute
A. J. Lesh
el Dorado
Joln Morris
Welda
Joh
Jonnaton
Welda Tavenship
Monta
Ada Sutton
Tretowa
Samueday
Sestions
Mian
Edith Hudson
Kannan City
Chonney
Book City
Jesse Hibbs
Alon County
Andrew Cool
Third Avenue
East
Bessie
Dot McCrea
Richmond
Sirs, Chas, Coleman
Morehent
Cunninghwas
Will
Osawatontic
Miss May Judy
Kanesas City
Meni
Frank Ross
Cadiz
Chin
Mes
Dr. van Stavern
Perm
J. W. Battey
Tela
Judge Schoonaver
Court of Appeals
Wichita
Johnny Blume
Jim Kieusites
Chey
Tude” Williams
Staul, Kas
W A. Penny
A. James Smith
Penny
M. Matony
Missouri
Ihools
Gen. Lacy
First Ayennie, West
Smith
Nenia
Mel
W. Harris
Neosho Falls
George Sind
Arthur Capper
Topeka
Hall
D.B. Hoggans
Lincoln Township
J. Kk Cheney
O. Walding
Kinnan & Marlin
Toledo
Price Tee
Mall
Amanda Henson
Paoli
Chas
Henry
C.C. Nokes
Lone Rim
Cow. de Wolf
Sue, Grimaiel
Ft. Scott
Ya McLain
Salina
Janet Ion City
Grandma Hand
G. P. Mone
Sirs
AL. Minek
Abbott
St.Louis
Hiawister
Lou Kiley
Ard Fils Benthe
Nelent Ahbott
Minnie Davies
Chicago
Alex Sehor
Jesse Gale
Mia
Win
Crile
Hia
Mes F
Watt
Webb City
Bl and
Guy
Will Knight
Sherm Hannum
Bal Stewartsare
Asia
Fnignt
Penech Avenue
Will Nings
Sherm
Salitinte
Keele
Carlo Champe
Fonr
Trenlney
Warbritton
Coney
Nukeringe
Johar Pyler
Chelari Anid
Indies
Osawatonie
State Jer
RTL
Coundighin
Thie
Divardt
Charities
Tor Jouke Rae
N. Juuleh
Alem
Starr
Oft
Moistay
Portland
Orexon
Nridad Veil
Judd
Garneot
Bloda Himier
Cleveland
Ohio
Bie
Marty
Jariett
E. K. Rabinet
Tr Bicele
Ie Garnett
Content City
Easten Cil
Chirney
Ryla
Grasn
Dell. Serr
Petawa
Seonyaver
Will Wits
Wiens
Messrs Barns & Pry
Nesaho Pall
Tain
Weniity
Tates Center
Weggstad
Prinle Rivet
Independence, Thesday
Oscar Moon
Ross
Mra
Alan
Herricle
Jacksonville
W. K. Latey
Will Walrad
Front Palace
White River
Chis
Jen Wilson
Colony, Wednessay
W. A. Port
Indy
Ceptain Hollis
ROYAL
Will Demin
Wif
Elm
Tigathiry
Willamie
Tient
Asgg
Matter
Norghicott Seus
Mira Iafitinnon
Colony
Josie Feyyiur
Mise
Armin Carroll
TL A
Leoren Mingklty
Baldwie
A.J. Williaing
Cob
Ebigweeh
Will Reaiie
J. A. Early
John Pine
Muiday
Benely
Rogers
Tee Ve
Besale
Thaw
Church
Kennedy
Nstalla Wallace
Howe
Walter Willian
Eate
DeWalt
Nha Bowel Manufacturing Co
Cory Ae
Aidi
Toate
Reget
Lelal District Court
the Gee of Wit
Sillean
Kadai
PE Kaeser
Vaumis
Sheng. Sheklit
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Perusia
D. H. Smith, M.D
Garnett, Kansas
Ygerson County
Blaabeth Eat
Wral
J . Osborn
Elizabeth
Pauly
Towit
Monroe
America County
Kansna Agitator
Gupnett
Lannd Court
Garnett, Andlersyin
Cashior
TE Bank OF Commerce
W. S. Woods
E. E. Masterman
J. H. Masterman
A. L. Benton
Davis & Davis
Oleh
Roebuck
Guam
ACM
WW. Drich
Pres
LM. Elliott
Cashie O. B. Aldrich
Ass't Cashier
Bank
Transnels
Lour
Dask St Commerce
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