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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
5
Names of residents and visitors appear with frequent trips to Kansas City and Pittsburg. Mrs Bell Mrs Campbell Mr and Mrs Whitney Mrs Sisson Mrs Cooper Miss Cole Miss Mak Miss Herleft and others travel for family events and church activities in Kansas City Pittsburg Colony Ottawa and Norfolk while attending conventions and anniversaries.
Iola Record-Judge notes Manford Schounover of Garnett attended district court. Ottawa Herald mentions Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bennett of Garnett visiting Mrs. Van Oadell. An at home event by Mrs. Fah Howus on Sth Avenue. Mont Bell reportedly secured a good position. Eureka Kansas barber shop manager in hotel. Cent ily Presbyterian church mural improvement by Pash Graver and Will Vines. Mrs. Prank Ratelif rapidly recovering from illness. Pred Trigg in Paris, Texas. A murder case linked to Pred in past service as deputy U.S. marshal. Catholic church to hold forty hour devotional starting Saturday. Mather Redeker Westphalia and Rather Henry Sunpal Greenly to desist in services. De Gre Cooper mentioned in Garnett incident. Mrs. McWilliam’s friends informed of her critical condition at Canon City. A.J. Coppage’s father died this morning at Kinemound, affecting his campaign for district clerk. Doctors Martin Lone Elm Metcalor Colony Milligan operated on Wim Donaldson for bowel obstruction. Donaldson improving post operation.
A school program presented this afternoon features senior and junior performers. The program includes recitations such as Merrily On and Avyfully Lovely, orations on Daniel Boone, and instrumental numbers by ensembles led by Claude Caveat and George Herrmann. The Senior Glee Club and Quintette join in sections including a medley and a dramatic piece, with students like Lotta Watson and Timthy Faneslur Gibson contributing solos.
The notice touts high quality latest dress patterns and unbeatable style and fit. Men and boys suits start at $5.50, with special prices on ladies suits jackets and skirts. Satisfaction guaranteed. Office over Shaw's Shoe Store.
Board convened in regular session with members present. Walter Hobert was authorized to redeem delinquent lots in Kinck 2 Kincaid for 12 dollars plus 50 cent fee. Accounts audited and bills allowed per Warrant Register. Adjourned to October 7 1902 with GA McAdam chair and J E Calvert clerk. Clerk of court and stenographer fees approved. Officers' fee reports for quarter ending September 30 1902 adopted.
Actions include approving a warranty deed to Jacob I. Goodling for 8% of a land section and granting a $1,200 mortgage with a three year three month term at 6 percent, payable semi annually, to be executed by G. B. Goodling and wife Ollie M Goodling. Also adjournment to consult about a county bridge, orders for A L Hodgson to build bridge No 146, and appointment of viewers for several road petitions including Marker, Manafield, and Crowe roads.
The board approved petitions and bonds for road matters with named viewers appointed. The report of viewers was accepted with damages noted. several tax certificates were granted and adjournments set. The meeting included adjustments on road vacating, highway creation, and a safety notice for a bridge.
Local items report J Tl Lamay on a business trip to itn last Friday. Mr and Mrs Willoughby spent Friday night at Colwiy. F Swearingen and family drove to Kincaid Friday. Will Reeve, employed by LK Reeve, was attacked with mumps last week and returned home. LP Kempton from Kincaid oversaw rebuilding scales at his store here. Wai Merritt from northeast of Lone Elm visited town Saturday. Anroukos's team frightened while unloading dith at Cartier's, causing minor damage. Twenty fifth anniversary of W ik Lord and Wilky observed with a silver tea set and a fine supper. Mia Joe Lockwood and daughter Winnie visited Garnett Saturday. Ralph Bearly returned from Leavenworth after over two years away, still employed by the government. J W Branston visited from Garnet for lawn parties Friday. Mrs Rater returned from Lamar Mo with her mother. Local candidates J M Higgins, J I Gould, W F Corney, W Splawn attended in Lone Elm Tuesday night. F Swonger and M Baringham attended a joint political debate. J M Higgins and Jesse Hompshire from Garnett visited Tuesday night. W W Rove of Kansas City and Mr Dunsmore of Thiver discussed the meeting in Lone Elm Tuesday night. Those present left remains of the discussion. Gen Grieve of Allen county bought a young filly from Elger Shinkle this week.
Ralph Adams and others visit from Osawatomie and Baldwyn while Mrs E Kesler arrives from Espanola Mexico for a weekend stay. Cliff M Brooke and wife visit Howard Brooke in Kansas City. Sherman Hannum paints bones for local folk. Nursery stock orders begin Nov 5 at Capt. Dobbs residence. W A Hal plans to relocate in Oklahoma. Mrs T W Coverdale dies in Stillwater Oklahoma. Charley Beans and wife from Greeley in town. Walker township politics intensify. Courtenay Morgan’s harp recital praised as top attraction. Mrs Chestie Shaefer dies. funeral in Garnett Central City cemetery. Our sympathy to the mourners.
The piece argues beauty seen by the eye educates the mind and inspires poetry. It notes gowns will inspire the audience as Courtnay Morgan stars in the drama Camille at the Grand House on Friday November 7th.
The undersigned offers a free sample of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach disorders biliousness or constipation. A new remedy sold by Tibbets & Co.
Travel notice lists an 82.25 round trip to the Kansas event. Dates of tale show November 4 11 and 6. Valid for return by November 9. Agent identified.
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