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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
5
Local notes from Garnett and surrounding areas recount multiple movements and visits. Dick Black and Will Campbell travel from Kansas City for business and family time, while Rev Father Highberger convalesces. A large parade of residents conduct errands, renew subscriptions, visit relatives, or note illnesses and engagements, including marriages in Cushing Oklahoma and upcoming nuptials in Gas City. دار
John P. Moberly died last Sunday at his home in Union township from heart disease. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at the family home conducted by Rev. Church. Burial followed in Garnett cemetery with the Odi Fellows of Garnett in charge. He came to Anderson county from Kentucky about eighteen years ago and was a trusted farmer. He leaves a wife and five children. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
An examination for persons wishing to teach in Garnett public schools will be held at the Irving School on Wednesday and Thursday, June 1 and 2. Primary certificate applicants will be tested in reading penmanship drawing arithmetic spelling and teaching theory and practice. grammar candidates in those subjects plus composition US History and civil government. C H Owas Superintendent.
Henry Knight of Union township was kicked in the chest by a horse while returning from a fishing trip. He was carried to Win Crozier's home for a doctor, with no broken bones but internal injury feared. He remained under care for several days and slowly improved.
An unknown man dressed as a soldier stole a pair of clothes from William McMurray, a boarder at a Sixth Street house in City Kaw. The thief left a parcel with an old khaki uniform and a note claiming a fair exchange, suggesting the wearer may be a deserter.
Nora Williams widow of 3 D Williams died last Sunday at 1 pm aged 62. Funeral was Monday afternoon and the remains were laid in Garnett cemetery. She and her husband and children came to Garnett from Galesburg about 25 years ago. The community extends heartfelt sympathy to the family.
John Bergerhouse his wife Miss Hazel Bielstein and their two children were riding home in a wagon when harness failed and the wagon ran into a tree after a square corner. Bergerhouse suffered a broken right thigh and dislocated left shoulder while his wife had a scalp wound and Bielstein a fractured left arm. They were treated by Drs. Craig and Scott and sent home Saturday evening. Craig reports they are doing well.
The Kansas City Commercial Club paid a short visit to Garnett on a state tour by special train. While in town, several club members were taken out to the local gas wells by the Garnett Commercial Club.
Bob Struck Oil. The drillers on R. S. Ayres place near Paola struck oil at a depth of 215 feet. It is claimed the well will average twenty five barrels a day.
Fred Trigg and Miss Pearl Rice were united in marriage by Rev. M Moore at the bride’s mother Mrs H M Ellis home. The couple, with Will Black and wife, visited the birthplace home and shared supper. The Rebekah circle then visited as a surprise. They now have a neat home and warm wishes from the community.
Unreadable snippets show residents visiting relatives and traveling to nearby towns. Names include Mr Anthony Tart, Miss Jennie Earnest, Mrs Gibson, Mr Andy Albinger, and others. Mentions Baccalaureate sermon by Rev H G, trips to Emporia and Osawatomie, and a Garnett carnival visit.
Miss Beulah Bronston presented a musical recitation at Ottawa on Tuesday evening. Miss Anna Johnson attended in support.
Will Smith from Eagle Plain Center hides his money in three piles with a roller in each pocket to deter pickpockets at the St Louis world’s fair. The note also reports relatives returning from visits, new workers at the exposition, and local social news including a newborn daughter in Los Angeles and high school commencement ahead at the Grand Opera House.
Ellen Curry sues W T Curry in Anderson County Kansas district court seeking divorce and equitable relief after filing petition with the clerk. Defendant must answer by July 1904 otherwise the allegations may be taken as true and judgment rendered. Local attorney B Jones represents the plaintiff and clerk seals the record.
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