Local notes on sickness births and town moves
Wednesday evening news reports Robert Frick's illness at DeWolf's furniture factory. The infant of Geo Telford near Mont Tila died and was buried in Montada cemetery. Cynthia Cayot and James Corley family guests at Anna Trigg and Lee Cayot wedding. A Lutheran church was organized in Bush City with Rev N W Lilly and J Frank Petticrew aiding. L D Russell ends his job printing in city to start Runvell Printing Co in Pittsburg Kansas. Jod Keeney buys Darche property on West Flint to reside there. Chas and Louie Blum sell Ottawa meat market. Margaret Groll hears of birth of granddaughter to Arthur Whitney. Santa Fe conductors ordered to change to Goa City and La Harpe via Iola. Dr A L Benton joyfully welcomed a fine-pound boy. Miss Florence Shields to Lawrence for State University. she will be missed from J W Shields treasurer office.
Dedication of Court Room in Anderson County
Wednesday's Evening News reports the dedication of the new court room next Monday afternoon under the Anderson county bar. Col W A Johnson will read a paper on the district court history for the bar and bench. 61 attorneys are enrolled, 17 deceased. Public invited. Capt L D Dobbs will exchange farm produce for goods and services, including fruit trees and Osage hedge parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson County
Bar ‘Association
District Court
Col. Johnson
L. D. Dobbs
Meeting of Y F F's at North Oak street home
Misa Zella Pratt hosted the Y F F group on North Oak street. The evening discussed college life, a paper on The American Girl by Misa Florence Cannon, and current events reviewed by Bertha Yarnell. After a social chat, refreshments followed and members enjoyed a playful moment at the peanut slot machine near the post office corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Zella Pratt
Y. F. Fs
North Oak Street
Misa Miorence Cannon
Miea Bertha Yarnell
Purely Personal items noted in Wednesday Evening News
The column lists numerous local residents visiting, traveling, or conducting business in towns such as Colony Ottawa Mont Ida Greeley Gar net, and Topeka. Names include Dr Will Bostick, J R Caasiday, T Hannum, B Myers, James Tucker, W L Maxwell, Mary B Henry, W H Clare, L W Craig, R W Howard, N L Bowman, John L McEvoy, P H Cayot, Col Chris Bouck, A Erans, M J Fuller, Mr Hopkins, Dr Milligan, Miss Rove Lawellin, John Cole, J D Mulkey, Oscar Aldrich, Mra Aldrich, Wesley Hoff, Peter Moloney, Dick Majors, George McGee, and others. notes mention visits, business trips, and a lost button with reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
Mont Ida
Dr. Milligan
Topeka
Two turkeys vanish as County Attorney pursues thieves
An Evening News item describes two turkeys missing from Davis County's roost after a late disturbance. The story frames the culprit as dark minded and likely dark skinned, while Clarence Davis declares a legal chase with injunctions to send the thieves to life or good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Wind
Clarence
A Sad Affair on South Fork Bridge
Bent Tush and Doc Lytle collided on the bridge over South Fork south of town forcing both rigs to halt. The two teams struggled to separate while the night grew darker and muddy. After the snag the occupants walked to town as the horses fled in the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bent Tush
Doc Lytle
South Fork
Doc
Awiy
Bent
Teachers Association Program at Garnett High October 11 1902
The county teachers gather at Garnett High for a program featuring music readings invocation and speeches. Highlights include remarks on rural school graduation exercises spelling and ciphering matches and reading circle book updates at the county superintendent’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Association
Garnett High School
Whithead
Marion
Metcalf
Mackbeth
Julia Mackey
Welda
CR Naral
R. McLellan
F. Swonger
R. Lawyttin
CH Lee Inwin
J. B. Cox. Co
Mrs Jane P Lewis Dies In Council Grove
Mrs Jane P Lewis longtime Garnett resident dies in Council Grove after living with her daughter Mrs Will Pontious for several years Her funeral was held at the Methodist church at 2 pm The community remembers Grandma Lewis as a kind and beloved figure who lived a long useful life and earned the respect of many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane P. Lewis
Council Grove
Will Pontious
Garnett
Grandma Lewis
Carnival notes and political campaign visit report
Local items list carnival attendance in Kanine and Kansas City with W W Mahan and M McMurray spouses. Mrs Lack Tilson attended her mother Mrs Lewis funeral. Edna Stilsworth visiting, J C Hollingshead family trip to Fredonia. W F Corey, candidate for representative, endorsed by supporters during a busy campaign week. County commissioners convened. next week’s proceedings promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lack ‘Tilson
Campaign
Mra. Lewis
Urs
Edna Stilsworth
J. C. Hollingshead
Fredonia
Great St Louis Fair Offers Oct Events in October and November
Low rates to St Louis include the Great St Louis Pair and the Veiled Prophet pageant Street Fair and Carnival Horse Show and daily running races plus baseball games between American and National Leagues teams. In October and the week in November ask local agent for details and visit World's Fair offices in St Louis Missouri. Local notices report visits, travel, and family happenings in Garnett and nearby towns with names like H L A Bearly Wm Quiett C H Nicholy J G Day and Enid Routzong among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Pegeant
Swonger tours county amid strong ticket prospects
J F Swonger, candidate for county superintendent, visited last Saturday and impressed many as a bright energetic youth. He reports excellent prospects for the ticket. Hon J M Alexander has sold his Welda township farm and will move to Manhattan with his family to help the children attend the Agricultural College. The community laments losing these fine residents from Anderson county. Manhattan is urged to receive them. In better health news, Tibets & Co's Drug Store offers Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets, 260 per box, promoted as a wholesome stimulant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.F. Swonger
J. M. Alexander
Welda Township
Manhattan
Agricultural College
Anderson County
Tibbets & Co
Chamberlain
Tibets
Cots Drug Store
Congregational Sermons Invite Wide Attendance This Summer
The church hosts summer services with large revivals, featuring a Macbeth interpretation in the evening last Sunday. Next Sunday morning will cover The Means of Grace while the evening presents The Story of Amos the Prophet. All are welcome to attend at other services.
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Macbeth
Amos the Prophet
Cayor Trigg Miss Anna Trigg wed in Garnett Westphalia union
Miss Anna Trigg of Garnett and Lee Cayor of Westphalia were united in marriage by Rev Church at the bride’s father's home on Wednesday evening. Only relatives attended with a reception from 8:30 to 11. The bride, a Garnett girl, and groom, a Westphalia businessman, begin their life with bright prospects. The Acsta TOR offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Trigg
Lee Cayor
Weatphalia
AcsTa Tor
Letters Advertised at Garnett Post Office
The Garnett post office lists advertised letters including Mrs. Alice Jones, Mr. Jack Moser, Dr. Archibald B. Temple, Geo. Barackman, William Manners, J. S. Wilson, Frank Willard. Also note OYSTERS at the Red Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett
Alice Jones
Jack Moser
Archibald B. Temple
Geo. Barackman
William Manners
J. S. Wilson
Frank Willard
Ten Penny Nail Through His Hand Incident
J C Mount of Three Mile Bay New York injured his hand by a nail while opening a box. He applied Cham berlain s Pain Balm and after use found relief and rapid healing. For sale by Tibbets Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Mount
Three Mile Bay
New York
Tibbets & Co
What a Father Can Do For His Son essay
Prof Harry Thurston Peck discusses the subject in the October Cosmopolitan in an entertaining way. The piece aims to reach fathers mothers and sons with broad readership and instructive tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thurston Peck
Westphalia Stock Wins Premiums at Wichita Fair
Westphalia stock, chiefly heifer and breeding cattle, was shipped to Wichita for a combination sale. The enterprising exhibitor entered at the fair and won all first premiums. He earned enough to cover expenses, though Spriges did not have his best stock at Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westphalia
Wichita
Spriges
Good Deeds and Cough Remedy Sold Locally
A Chicago man extols kindness over real estate deeds and urges help for neighbors. He praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and curative for colds and pneumonia, noting personal success with the medicine sold by Tibbets & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chamberlain
Tibbets & Co
A Liberal Offer For Stomach And Liver Tablets
The undersigned will give a tree simple of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to any one wanting a reliable remedy for disorders of the stomach billiousness or constipation. This is a new remedy and a good one sold by Tibbets Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Tibbets & Co
John Wesley Tale Cited on Reiterating Cough Remedy
An old anecdote notes John Wesley telling Mistress Welvey the need to repeat lessons, then applies the idea to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The passage asserts the remedy cures colds and grip and counters pneumonia, noting it is pleasant to take as offered by Tibbets & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
Welvey
Chamberlain
Tibbets & Joo
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Ea Ada
Chandler
Fallin
Canhio
W.son
National Bank OF Commerce
Garnett, Kansas
C. Q. Chandler
W. S. Woods
E. E. Masterman Scott Elliott
W. S. Fallis
Robert Frick
DeWolf
Geo. Telford
Mont Tila
Dlay
Montada
Cynthia Cayot
James Corley
Lee Cayot
Rers. N. W. Lilly
Kansas City
J. Frank Petticrew
Bush City
L. D. Russell
Pittsburg
Kansas
Runvell Printing Co
Evening
Jod Keeney
Darche
West Flint Street
Chas
Louie Blum Haver
Ottawa
Margaret Groll
Arthur Whitney
Santa Fe
Iola
Goa City
la Harpe
A. L. Benton
Florence Shields
Lawrence
State University
Florence
J. W. Shields
The
D. Rumell
Colony
Tag
Will Bostick
Lone Elm
J. R. Caasiday
Central City
T. Hannum
B. Myers
the Royal
James Tucker Ron
Kincaid
W. L. Maxwell
Panta
Fourth Avenue
Misa Mary B. Henry
Glenlock
W. H. Met Clare
Greeley
Mr. Kauble
L. W. Craig
This County
Neosho County
R. W. Howard
Popul List State Central Committee
Nra
John L. McEvoy
Harris Hotel and Stockman
P. H. Cayot
Col
Chris Bouck
A. Erans
M. J. Fuller
Laurel, Neb
J. D. Mulkey
Teanessee
Mra
Lew Riley
This City
Oscar Aldrich
Tipton
Iowa
Aldrich
Wesley Hoff
Peter Moloney
Ipavn
M. Moloney
Dick Majors
Weldatterday
Ueorge McGee
Am. Ware
Will Andrews
M.A Moler
Mineral Point
Munroe
St. James
Thomas Tull
Wm. Gorman
Waverly Wes
Ww. Mahan
Kanine City
Dra Bierly
Roy
W. J. McMurray
W.F. Corey
Missouri Pacific Railway
H. C. Townsaxn, Gev'l Paws'e and Ticket Agt
St. Louis, Mo
Lone
Hla
Mon
Tillson Hiatt
C.H. Nicholy
Lala
J G
Hiatt
Andy Sarver
Cey
Routsong Mae
Cial Nuiaihaemece
R. Wells
Waterloo
Neb
J. H. Lamay
Selma
Mrs. W. Williams
Colvony
Scott
McGrew
Cith
J. F. Kelsey
Martin
Enid Routzong
Emporia
Rader
R. Bi. Patterson
A. Rogers
JR. Munionos
Farger
R. Scott
Peart Easy
Thomas Church
Church
Harry McDowell
Latarpe
N McDowell
Jack
Buffalo
Milt Babenek
Buntick
May Burnham Ferguson
Nogal
New Mexico
Ferguson
Orao
Holcomb & CO
F. A. Herbert
Holcomb's
McDonald Bros., Proprietors
Fourth Avenue Hotel
Cayor
Kay
Rene Wdneys
Kay, Suratone
SY. R
Baldwin & Hunley
Bank of Commerce
QI Magazine
Alain Foe Shen
Atl
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