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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
5
Bee Roeckers ad mentions, Charlie Rice very ill, Cayton from Welda, Ed Stein to Gay City on business. Several residents visit relatives in Gas City, Ottawa, Kansas City. Lin n Elliott and Nettie Millionton wed at Welda. others travel to Paola and Humboldt. Rollman Meat Chopper ad. Reopened Roeeker store room to house new stock.
A fragment discusses how smoking harms dental appearance and decay, urging readers to notice mouth health. Evans and Posrathee are referenced in relation to guidance about dental care and avoiding neglect of teeth.
An ad length fragment describes Will Martins Barber Shop located over a millinery shop on the south side offering clean shaves and fashionable grooming. The incomplete note hints at a traditional trade and local street placement.
Mrs Emily Townsend widow of Inpe Capt J P Townsend died last Saturday at Pampa Texas after a week’s sickness. Her remains were brought to Garnett for burial beside her husband arriving Monday evening. The body was taken to the home of Robert Hunley where funeral services were held Tuesday forenoon conducted by Rev Riley. She is survived by son Hal and wife and daughter Mrs Enema Case. Townsend family settled in Anderson county years ago and later moved to Texas last Spring believing a change would help. She was a beloved neighbor and Christian. the community offers sympathy to her bereaved family.
The Forest Park Creamery Company of Ottawa and Garnett and the Brady Creamery Company of Kansas City sold to the Meriden Creamery Company of Kansas City. Joly Morris now runs all Anderson county stations to restore former business levels and attracts old Garnett patrons to discuss terms. Morris promises top butter fat prices and emphasizes improved management after past setbacks.
The Women’s Relief Corps held its annual inspection at the court house with Mrs. Mary McComb of Fort Scott as inspector. Fifty members exist, forty attended. visiting delegates were Mrs. Apple of Juki and Mrs. J. B. Rhodes of Colony. Afterward, members visited Mrs Fabricius for a feast then attended a lecture at the opera house.
High School notes report Rey.metealt led morning exercises from Psalms with Elmer Hutchison presiding. Freshmen boast their flag in Miss Steward's room as rivals. Officers elected: President Irene Massey, vice president John Dellinger, secretary Harry Sillig an, treasurer Laura Gornaley. Freshmen adopt crimson and steel as class colors. Boys organize an athletic association.
The December issue presents a symposium by celebrated women about their happiest day in life. It highlights holiday spirit, gift ideas, feasts, bone decoration, and new fiction and verse.
Long list of town notes from Lone Elm including J J Hulbert and wife returning home, Roe shipping hogs to Kansas City, farmers at work on the Colony section, Rice and Lewin visiting Garnett, Mrs Sarah Anderson visiting kin, Mea McPowell and friends at Warland, Antitant child of P Southerland's family interred in Lone Elm cemetery, Mrs Anna Irwin returning from visit, Mound City Missouri Pacific worker Peterson visiting, James Fewin’s eighteenth birthday celebrated, Ella Lammy ill, Jas Smith's son unwell, F Southerland improving, Allie recovering, and Sherman McCoy’s baby sick but improving.
G B Spohr of Manhattan died last Friday after several weeks illness. A Hanover Germany native who came to the U S at thirteen he served in the Civil War as second lieutenant in Company C Thirteenth New York Infantry. He lived over twenty five years in Riley county as a leading farmer and horticulturist and leaves a large family. The actor offers sympathy to the bereaved family.
President Roosevelt proclaims Thursday November 26 as Thanksgiving Day, a family reunion and homecoming. A local ad urges orders from M Born & Co, The Royal Tailors, and Charles A Stevens for suits, skirts, coats, and more, promising no money needed until pickup and inviting immediate orders with contact at the post office location.
A compact, humorous set of reflections on social conduct. It lampoons grudges, gossip, marriage dynamics, and human vanity with wry observations. Names and places are sparse. tone resembles a columnist’s casual aside.
A reflection on value contrasts linking speech to earnings possessions speech itself belief actions and effort suggesting that outcomes mirror expressed and performed qualities through language work learning and giving with emphasis on how one approaches each endeavor
A Garnett post office notice lists names such as J. Wingy Wr. Young Henry seNarie and Joe Miler. The writer asks recipients of advertised items to respond, signed by Postmaster Hello Bird and W. 5S. Heaits.
The Christian Church plans revival services with Rev. Fergusson speaking next Sunday at 11 o'clock on The Imperial Law of Love. In the evening at 7:30 he will present The Steps Into the Blessed Life. Melasothon Moogt is the pastor.
The third number in the Garnett Lecture Course will be given by the Ladies' Bostonian Orchestra on Thursday evening November 6. Reserved seats go on sale at Glass' Book Store, Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. A matinee will be held for all school children in the community.
City teachers set Friday afternoon November 20 for Patrons Day but postpone displays. Regular recitations proceed with no special prep. Teachers aim to show current work and meet patrons to better acquaint them with day to day school activities.
Notice from Justice of the Peace in Garnett Kansas that Sicaolus Esch has been sued by W G Roth. An attachment and garnishment order for 100 dollars with 6 percent interest since February 18 1903 has been issued and served on C W Singleton who owes Esch 100 dollars. Hearing set for Monday December 21 1903 at nine o clock.
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