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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
5
Report from battle near San Fernando states Arthur Hollingshead was shot. Details are scarce as the press learns only limited particulars about the incident and timing.
Equalization Day set for Monday June. County commissioners will convene to hear assessments deemed too high and adjust values as needed. Officials urge property owners to present evidence or questions during the session.
A list of names appears in an old notice advertising letters in the local post office. Wm. J. Carlton Rev. J. J. Haskine Lou Jordan Miss Cora Ryan are listed among the recipients.
Universalist church in Seneca Kansas hosts the Kansas Universalist Convention and Young People's Convention July 5. Preacher speakers and a strong program by the youth attract all ages. The church offers free admission for visitors whether or not they are members. Secretary Leon P. Jonas invites interested attendees to apply and correspond promptly for information.
J A Rameau notes Anderson County sent 54 soldiers in 1898, a higher per population ratio than Shawnee or Wyandotte. About 140 men overall served in the war with Spain, with Company B from Anderson first entering Malolos. Worthy Osborn returns as a doctor opening an office in town.
J B Wood visits Kanena City on business Mrs Sarah Hurnham travels to Topeka for affairs Migw Gusule Sutherland and others appear for weekend visits Pension for Dan Lindensmith raised to 610 monthly Attorney C G Corey of Ft Scott in town on legal matters Several residents travel to Kansas City Onward notes include church visits and social gatherings A court arrest involves a cake-walker named Happy Jack In Ottawa A funeral in Colony and visits by Maggie Mac and Tom Bowen Regular church services and a memorial sermon planned Pilot Point and Texas trip reports Scott Elliott recalls Texas crops B Voorhees from Osawatomie defends anti-expansion views Jim Brandon takes over the Paola post office book store Missouri and Kansas Farmer issue noted Local quarantine relations and smallpox scare easing. John Vaughn returns home and quarantine releases continue Pest house exists near town but unused Low quarantine risk noted.
A report recalls a dusk incident where a large road serpent blocked the path, prompting George Severn to flee back to a buggy as the snake lunged. The article notes two or three similarly large snakes seen recently in Putnam and Jackson townships and calls for a snake hunt, with local folks and communities cited through Garnett and nearby towns.
All members of Co G Kansas National Guard are ordered to assemble at the Armory on May 30 at 8 o clock pm for monthly muster. By order of Captain P D Baexwr. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if not dated. 25 cents. The genuine has L B Q on the peach tablet.
A misread letter notes severe illness of the writer's sister and stopping at his daughter's home for rest. The writer asks to send the Aggressor to an address and mentions family greetings and royal welcome from a niece and husband. The tone is personal and dated, with garbled names and unclear references.
Travel bulletin lists excursion tickets across several cities including Kane Mern Woodien Baldwin Detroit Buffalo Columbia Indianapolis St Louis Ottawa Columbia and Conwaax agent details. Round trip rates range from about 18.60 to 27.45 with return limits varying by date and event. Open sales span June to July with returns allowed into August or early July.
Local social updates list visitors and family movements around Lone Elm including Mrs W. Anderson’s cousin Miss Huteie Craus, Miss Phebe Bella staying near Westpham with Mr Jennings, and other relatives from Neosho Falls Lawrers Heron and Wichita. Events Mentioned include a church service, a Sunday gathering, and ongoing community hospitality through the week.
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