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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1901
Page
5
On Tuesday the 15th the Boston Bells in Bloomers bright will try to hit the ball out of sight. The game, touted as the most novel in Garnett, will be played on the Wall grounds west of the Missouri Pacific track with admission set at 5 cents.
Mrs Isaac Paradise and daughter of north of Greeley to Garnett to trade hitched their horse to the east square chain. The KS & D train knocked a material car into the spur, frightening the horse. It bolted through trees, wagons, and onto Fifth Avenue, dragging the buggy, wrecking it. No one was hurt.
A local sale announces deep discounts on children’s, women’s, and men’s footwear from Gaxserr Mereastite Co with shoes offered at reduced prices regardless of company status.
Two brown mares offered for sale weigh about 1200 each and are described as good all around. For more details contact J A Billis at Bow Cavys store.
Save Money ott Dry Goods advertises winter merchandise at and below cost. Garrett Marcantin Co. urges customers to buy now to stock up before prices rise.
Emerald Items reports Friday as a Feast day with High Mass at 10am led by Father Bekart in Ottawa. Bishop Mr Fink to administer Confirmation after public catechism for twenty four children, followed by bishop’s advice. Also notes local news: farmers cutting corn, auctions, travel, family moves, and social notices including a wedding journey and a verdict linking death to heart failure and a remedy advertisement.
Little locals recounts numerous trips to Kansas City and Topeka for visits and business. Readers hear of store moves, new owners, and ongoing community happenings including church events, marriages, and local commerce.
A local note asks subscribers in arrears to settle portions of their overdue balances. The paper explains it has discussed the matter publicly to avoid granting space to freeloaders and reminds readers the paper shares their financial burden.
An advertisement likens children to plants and Scott's Emulsion to a fertilizer that helps those who need extra nutrition. It claims the product makes children grow in flesh, strength, blood, mind, and happiness and offers a free sample.
Corney WW B Corney and Mrs B A Orton of Westphalia township united in marriage by Rev Standhan of Mont Ida last Tuesday. The bride widow of John Orton, the groom a noted farmer and stock raiser. Both well known and highly respected with broad friend circles. The Achaton offers congratulations.
Mrs Vansickle is dead. HN flopkins returned to Law rieuve last Saturday and praises Lawrence. Linnie Welsit injured his neck at a fire yesterday, stepping on glass and now uses crutches. Will pelea bought the Colonel Burns place in Orchard Park and will fix it up. Frank Douglas shipped household rye to Kansas City and plans work there. Baseball gate between Boston Girls and Garnett Club noted for town interest. Sumner Smith visits from Paoris to see his father in the Colony area. Vansickle came home briefly from Joutana then returned after news his mother worsened. Jol Vaughn bought W. S. Barth’s furniture store. Alia Kirkton went to Kansas City.
A mixed list of names follows a quoted question about whether Rocky Mountain Tea is better cold or hot. The fragment mentions a Hawaiian woman and urges consulting a druggist for the product, implying a promotional or promotional style letter page.
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