Tired feeling ads and Capper carriage hoax tale
The Topeka State Journal reports a liveryman billed Arthur Capper for three carriage rides claimed to be in his name. Capper says no son exists and suspects a confidence trick. A separate note mentions Mrs Grew Dickson dying at Henery Diery’s farm and burial in Garnett cemetery.
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Arthur Capper
Topeka State Journal
Noe
Capper
Grew
Dickson
Heney Hydiery
Garnett
Wednesss Quenonn
Strayed Jersey Cow Near Garueet Advertised for Reward
A yellow hornless Jersey cow wandered from the Worden pasture south of Garueet. The owner offers a reward and asks for information at a local store. The note mentions laxatives and a refund policy, with E.W. Grove’s signature appearing uneven. The contact or reward details are incomplete.
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Garueet
Election Turns on Sparse Voter Turnout in Township Races
Tuesday yielded a lighter than expected vote across precincts with Paton township casting only sixty four ballots. In Keeder and Manafields townships votes were also low, while Westphalia and others delivered narrow margins and support for candidate Ressell. The winner, a farmer and businessman, is praised for honesty and solid applicability to county affairs.
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Patan
Maet
Atthera
Keeder
Manafields
Kesnell
Westphalia
Shin
Ressell
Las Dome
Eithat
Dr Dixon Lecture Draws Large Prday Night Audience
Dr Thos Dixon opened the season as first lecturer, with a sold out crowd and standing room. The address titled Fools of the School of Experience offered sharp wit and burnishable critique, enjoyed by nearly all attendees despite some bawdy humor that lightened its edge.
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Thos, Dixon
Dixon
School of Experience
Onc
Teachers Meeting of Anderson County Association
The Anderson County Teachers Association will hold a Living school event in Garnett on Saturday afternoon in November. Program includes music by Bila Kennedy and Blanche Lindsey, invocation, roll call by Joe Studebaker, Current Events on Favorite Statesman, and papers or discussions by Grace McCollan and Ruth Stephenson. Recitations from Davidson's History of Ed and other readings. Ellen Mawel is president with Davis as secretary.
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Anderson County Teachers' Association
Juli
Garnett
Mrs Lucy Smith Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Lucy Smith dead after a protracted sickness was a long time resident of the dinity. She lived on Fourth avenue after moving from west Churnett four years ago and helped manage her late husband’s affairs. She leaves a daughter Mrs Crasie McDonald and sons Charles Wil(l)man George Deck. The community extends sympathy to the sorrowing family.
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Hee
Fourth Avenue
Hiad
al Lites
Tor Anda
Ian
Crasie McDonald
Tome Sos
Charles, Wilfman
George Sind
Deck
Anourn
Heath
Local News Bites From Garnett and Nearby
Westphalia residents back Pred Ressell in a lively night watch during E. TL Voorhees' absence. Charley Ray switches papers to Hamilton Kansas. Mrs Embry visits Ottawa. many locals travel, venders and vendors in town. Dr Frances J Woods visits, and political chatter notes Col D W Houston's Idaho plans. Rocky Mountain Tea ads and a long list of regional personalities fill the page.
If You Were a Willow and I Were an Oak
A fragmented verse exchanges animal and plant metaphors across a lawn and garden scene. The speaker imagines protection by a willow and oak, or playful roles with turnips and cows, ending with a rural domestic image of a millipede.
Autumn weather and local chatter in Lone Elm items
Local notes detail patrons and visits across Lone Elm and nearby towns. Names include De. Martin, Mrs. E. Miller, Misa Blanicle Miller, Mrs Mary Sunter, Pullenwider, Mrs. Ewing, Preston Peery, Dr. Beaticle, Mrs. A. Babcock, Kennedy, W. W. Ferguson, Howard Reed, EN. McDowell, RB Patterson, J. K. Reyes, Turner Smith, Mids Enid Routzong, Sidney Town, Mrs. Katie Lamay, Miss Bessie Dyeriy, Glen Jack, Latics Aid, Mary Uunter, Kempton, Meleasanton, Richmond, and references to water shortages and cattle.
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de. Martin
E. Miller
Misa Blanicle Miller
Mary Sunter
Pullenwider
Ewing
W. W. Ferguson
Kempton
Howard Reed
Colony
EN. McDowell
RB. Patterson
J. K. Reye
Mr. Reed
Turner Smith
K. Keempton
Mids Enid Routzong
Fir Sidney
Katie Lamay
Bessie Dyeriy
Glen Jack
Latics’ Aid Society
Loth
Mary Uunter
St. Joe
Me. Kempton
Mleasanton
E. Kincheloe
Richmond
Detained locals discuss Mansfield blast incident in Walker area
Frank Brown from Topeka sought details on Mansfield’s detonation. Joe Corley and Wall Priest from Greeley reported Walker township lamenting the event and opposition as they spoke Wednesday.
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Frank Brown
Topeka
Mansfield
Joe Corley
Wall Priest
Greeley
Walker Township
Scott's Emulsion Helps Children Grow and Thrive
An old advertisement urges parents to use Scott's Emulsion to combat malnutrition and illness in children. It claims the product strengthens, improves appetite, sleep, and activity, and promises to help a weak child catch up with peers. The ad features the trade image and pricing details for orders.
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Scott
Scot
Scott & Howne
Teachers Examination Report for Anderson County
The Anderson county teachers examination held October 20 lists first grade teachers Welton Greeley W Osk, Beingkley Lone Bling C Hender son Kinenid. Second grade S Irwin Lone Jap Swonger Kincnid W HM Hudson Mes Price Central City. Third grade Tereta O Keefe Elmer Wald D P Griffith Glenrook Jean Garnett B C Charles Semple formerly of this city, who has lived at the Masome home in Wichita the past year or two, died there last Menday. The remains were taken to Twa Hinson in law T DP Thompson accompanied them to the last resting place.
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Anderson County
Prindes
S- Welton
Greeley
Beingkley
Lone
Henderson
Kinenid
Irwin
Swonger
W. HM
Hudson
Nett
Mes
Price
Central City
Tereta O'Keefe
Elmer Wald
D. P. Griffith
Glenrook
Jean Garnett
B.C
Charles Semple
Wichita
Twa
Hinson
T. DP. Thompson
Death in Hancock County Delia Cress 16 Dies
A letter from W G Cress of Central City recalls Delia Cress who died Oct 27 at 16 years 1 month 14 days in Hancock County. Elder Nicol conducted funeral services. Delia leaves parents three brothers and two sisters, grandparents, and relatives in mourning. The note also mentions unexpected surplus funds for Capt L Dots and a local carousal injuring George Marshall, with property damage and youths at fault.
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W. G. Cress
Central City
Creas
Cross
Kansas City
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Amour Packing CO Operneas Block
Lucy Smith
Hell's
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Minner
Manhattan
Charley Ray
Montada
Hamilton
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W.S. Pallis
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Jackson Towenship
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J. E. Sprige
Chicago
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Octave
Charles Judy
Talula
D. J. Judy
Geo. Borror
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Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
United Brethren Church
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Oklahoma
J. G. Hiatt
W. J. Lane
Deep Blue Sea
Charley
Soienunty
de 'Rosale Francis
Mary Henderson
Frances
Yates Center
Johnson
J. H. Darehe
Twendie
Ater
Mr. Darehe
Sautier County
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Cola
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White House
President Roosevelt
Fred Reasell
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Ozark
Welda
Dr. Kay
Low Richardson
Te Kay
de Koty
Dr. B
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Saratoga
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Ndler
the National Bank OF Commerce
Garnett, Kansas
C. Q. Chandler
W. S. Woods
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Jones
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Saim
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Centennial School House
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Jackson Township
Walt
Win Morrace
Anna McCareroll
Annie McCanifinniel
J. W, fats +inson
Cw, Allen
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Kirkpets
William At
Tte Iv
W. Kingsley
Plymouth Rock
J. M Alexanth
Herington
Washing’s Bakery
Jewel” Grocery
W. K. Thos
Holcomb & CO
Square
F. A. Herbert
Holcuint
Deng
Pow L
Eaton
Munford Schuonover
SLCC
J. R. Scott
Sunes
I M. Scott
Pitved
A. L. Benton
Murdock & Wife
E. E. Alexander
Paula
Osawatomie
North Side of the Park
Garett
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