Carey Named Garnett Postmaster Amid Republican Fuss
Reported appointment of Joe Carey as Garnett postmaster sparks mixed Republican reaction. backers say machine politics prevailed over Baker and McKinley opposition, while others grumble at the result. Also notes social visits, local travels, and a mistaken deafness remedy advertisement inserted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Carey
Garnett
Joe
Baker
Carey
McKinley
Cy Leland
Amie
Betta
Frank Brown
Oy Leland
Boon
Frank
Not Unprecedented Politics At State University
The Western School Journal in Topeka cautions readers that college changes were not unprecedented and denies political motives in Prof Canfield’s removal. It recalls previous editorials and events, including attempts to depose Chancellor Warvin and the Regents’ reconstruction, arguing these actions had political backing and precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canfeld
State University
Western School Journal
Topeka
Higheut
Manftinn
Dames
Canfield
United States
University
James Warvin
Manhattan Republic
Advertised May 1897 list includes local residents
A historic letter list item shows notices of advertisements for May 1897 featuring residents Mrs Ida Vantress L G Self Mrs Nora Robinson Mr John Robinson Miss Ella Nesbitt A B Norton Miss Marie Halstead Mrs W S Griffeth Mr Win Grimes Mr A B Cook Mr Robi F Clark and Mrs Dave Woodruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Vantress
L. G. Self
Nora Robinson
John Robinson
Ella Nesbitt
A. B. Norton
Marie Halstead
W. S. Griffeth
Win. Grimes
A. B. Cook
Robi. F. Clark
Dave Woodruff
Local notes from Weld township and area residents
J J Burger of Miami county visited town on business while Mrs J J Burke of Oklahoma City planned a Weld township farm claim visit. Rev R P Stephenson preached the 25th anniversary sermon in Olathe. Alda Kirkton canceled a June musical recital at the Grand Opera House. Deputy Bank Commissioner Wattenman checked Garnett Bank affairs. Jd Phillips of Lincoln Township paid a Saturday visit. Libianapolis resident arrived to visit parents J I Barittain and wife and sisters Mia Jus Oates Mes. Metcalf from Lawrence inspected CoG. The boys enjoyed an evening, John Dotts promoted as sergeant in the colonel's staff. Dan Moore left the Fourth Avenue hotel after a brief tenure. Whig Southard and wife, sister of Charles Dille, now run the hotel and promise good service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Moore
Fourth Avenue Hotel
Whig Southard
Charles Dille
Resolutions of Respect for Sister Maury
Resolutions express grief at the death of Maury, a faithful sister, and extend heartfelt sympathy to her bereaved family. The society affirms loss due to death and seeks comfort in faith. Also mentions Electric Bitters as a remedy and notes visits by Will Kelley and wife to Thomas and Jesse Spencer families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury
Nomerer
Will Kelley
Richmond
Thomas and
Jeese Spencer
Estray notices and mishaps in Garnett area
Estray notices report a Roan horse with saddle and bridle missing from north of the cemetery, later found wandering toward Garnett. A Union Pacific switchman Clarence Moyer died after an accident in Salina. his brother G W Moyer travels there. A Universalist preacher Josiah Davin set to speak at Glenlock on Sunday morning. Also noted: a Denish arrival from Waxahachie, a horse owner seeking recovery and a request to contact via Garnett post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Moyer
Salina
Clarence
Union -Pacific Railroad
Moyer
Messmer
Garnett
Bax
George Pratte
Diemish
Waxahachie
Texas
George
Tesas
Silver Club Meeting and Local Notes
A Silver Club gathering features music, organ, current events discussion, a declamation, and an address by Hon. N. L. Bowman with all warmly invited. Painter Geo Adamson is praised for enrolled work in the county, and W. J. Buford and Miss Margareta O Shaughnessey wed in Wichita. Tom Bowen traveled to Topeka for the funeral of C. M. Foulks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Bowman
Geo. Adamson
Kansas
Geo. Putnam
Dr. Henning
W. J. Buford
Colony
Margareta O'Shaughnessey
Wichita
Tom Bowen
Topeka
C. M. Foulks
Lone Elm Items Show Social Roundup and Local Visits
In Garnett Kansas May 21 1897 Lone Elm items note Mise Dollie Lineback inviting sister Mrs P M Wekers II to visit Bayard. Families visit, Sabbath time in country and townwide notes recur. J Th Lamay and TOG McDowell with wives in Prairie View. John Caldwell of Indiana visiting relatives. W L Hastings F Martling Andrew Walker families join Deer creek fishing party. gentle rain hoped for crops. Bayard resident Hugh Bilinwood in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Dollie Lineback
Bayard
P.M. Wekers II
Snadhy
J. al. Chapmian
Chas, Rogers
J. M. Ginbey
Goodrich
McClern
Lambert
Henry Day
Miller
John Caldwell
Indiana
R. E. Patterson
J. B, Gurley
Gallia
L. C. Caldwell
G. A. Caldwell
Andrew Caldwell
W. L. Hastings
F. Martling
Andrew Walker
Deer Creek
West Lincoln Items
Local notes report corn is growing despite cold nights and drought. Community mentions include visits, weddings, and social incidents, with jittery slang and complaints about rude crowds and safety concerns. Prices, livestock, and ads appear alongside fragmented local notices and promotions.
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Hood
Ayer
McLean
Man
Sennet Kirk
Olathe
Fred Trigg
Dob
Jones
Mother
Lawrence
Ed Rebstock
Baldwin
Derick Kirk
John BE. Watrons
Burlington
Dr. Burson
The
City
Ft. Scott
Ilinois
Ella Row
Orawatomiv
Hall
J. Cutxey & Co
Toledo
Denyyiats
J. J. Burger
Miami County
Weld Township
J.J. Burke
Oklahoma City
Priday
J. G. Miatt
Othr
R. P. Stephenson
Alda Kirkton
Howne
Watterman
Hank of Garnett
Jd. Phillips
Lincoln
Jol Wadley
Shem
Bush City
Aliham
Libianapolis
Arived
J. 1 Barittain
Mia
Jus Oates
Mes
Howard Brooke
Cyl
Metcalf
John Dotts War
Josiah Davin
Glenlock
Sunda
V. G. Ilawing
McComb's Grocery
McComb's
AM Tee
Garnett, Kas
Hugh Bilinwood
West Lincoln
Eaery Nash
Martin Brooks
Keeney
Olly Brown
Oly Brown
Buab City
Olly
Hyself
G W. Mitchell
Jos. Geddis
Jake
Bart Mitchell
Linnevanty
Link Duesler
J. A Neil
IL. O. Staritt
H. O. Staritt
Tom Collins
Revorrer
Wright & Mollah
Kansas City
Cheive
Mme Bhewes
Etenre
Choine
Storrs
Yoo
Tenshiyn
Ad. Broiling Remedy Co
Chicaro
New York
Agul Joel
Nicansinge
Garnett Laundry
Qandler, Press
the Bank OF Commerce
Garnett, Kansas
C. Q. Chandler, W. H. Sloan
W. S. Woods
E. E. Masterman
J. H. Masterman
Cashion
Weortgagee’s Sale
North Side Square
Davis Davis & Davis
Durnett, Kas
South Side
Will Paxton
W. K. Shaw
Will
Holcomb & GO
Garnott
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