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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1903
Page
5
The page lists numerous short notices of people traveling to Kansas City, Topeka, Joplin, and other towns, plus visits by relatives and friends. It notes county commissioners in session, politicians in Manhattan, and residents returning from trips to Canada and Arkansas, with household guest events and a theater notice.
A devastating wreck on the Kansas, Nebraska and Dakota line occurred north of Garnett when a local freight derailed on a curved stretch. Engineer Frank Shirley perished, fireman Joby McCann leaped to escape but was crushed. The wreck, blamed on track deterioration and rotten ties, left a mangled scene with debris and a toppled engine, raising questions about rail maintenance.
The Lone Elm Ledger reports a busy period with residents traveling to Tola St Louis and Kansas City for study and care. Obituary notes Oliver Nokes of Lone Elm died aged 78 after long illness. funeral at Lone Elm church with G A R and local posts. Arthur Rudisil injured, recovering. many neighbors ill or moving to Colfax and Washington for future homes.
A column of gibes and witticisms on crime causes, marriage quirks, art affections, and social foibles. It notes Ruth Bryan Leavitt’s art devotion, mocks ducal pretensions, and observes fashion zeal, pennies in payments, and the era’s blunt humor. It mentions German electric cars, public morals, and local tales of restraint and gossip.
W M Paradise of Kinemut celebrated twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Saturday October 3 1903 with a large gathering of guests. About 100 attended by noon and a formal dinner followed in a decorated dining room. Physicians attended for safety as many local residents offered gifts and good wishes for the couple and their Golden Wedding celebration.
Mrs. Gordon formerly Fanny Kelley, captured by Sioux in 1864, spoke of her captivity tale and its contested publication with rival Mrs. Larrimer. The case reached the state supreme court, with Kelley prevailing. She remains a citizen of Anderson County and plans to return to the farm rather than a city home.
Rev. Bila J. Thorp a woman evangelist of the United Brethren church arrived in the city yesterday and is conducting revival services. Thorp previously conducted a series of tests here years ago and stirred the town. She will resume her ministry with renewed effort to do good work.
The Garnett Theater hosts The Southern Orator and Humorous Lecturer Col H W J Han on Oct 1 with reserved seats at Ginga book store on Oct 14 sales begin. Also details misprint about a serious accident and the Missouri Girl stage portrayal coming Oct 17.
Daily sale dates until return limit Oct 21. One fare $2 for round trip. S Coleman. Agents.
Beginning next Sunday morning the Congregational Church will move prayers to 10:30, shifting Sunday school to 10:30 as well. The change lasts one more notice with two Gospel sermons and invites all to both morning and evening services.
Row Shields Harley Row and Miss Nellie Shield were united in marriage by Rev. Chu Tuesday evening at Kirkpatrick's residence. Only family members and a few invited friends witnessed the ceremony. The couple received a handsome present from Cole and the Cyclone employees. They are popular locals in Gary and are hoped to have long, happy lives together.
A garbled 19th century post office letter list enumerates uncalled items including Emma Baker J Cooper J Dill Du Roy W J Going Rosy Flint Kate Gilbert Lucy Jubt Johnson Bros Maud Kimball Jessie Holly A Moore Jennie Myers alias Sybil McCumber A Palmer Mrs Augusta Sorensin and others in a miscellaneous Mail for Unclaimed section.
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