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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02
The Garrett Creamery.

The editor visited the Garnett
creamery, Monday We supposed
that, owing to the rain and mud, it
would be quiet day at the cream
cry, hut in this we were mistaken.
Wagon-loads ofmilk were there, and
the creamery was humming away
Just the same as on bright, sunny
days.
We are glad to know that the
business of the creamery is inclees'
ing. Mr.. Morris, the proprietor, is
confident that this year will prove
much better than last year. a good
many farmers in the country, seeing
how we'll their neighbors are doing,
have concluded to'buy more COWS
and patronizo the creamery. A fair
trial will prove to every farmerthat
it is a good thing
The people of Garnett will find
Garnet Gold Brick" as fine as any
butter they ever ate, and they should
give it the preference. Patronize
home industry.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02
A Good Man Gone.

Herbert Capper died, yesterday
Thursday morning. He has been
an invalid for years, and for some
time he has been c. ufined to the
house.
Deceased was one of Garnett's
oldest settlers. lie came here at An
early day, and, being a insn it'll by
trade, he engaged in that bushes e.
continue in that business IL til his
health failed. By industry aid
economy, he gathered together a
considerable portion Of this worlds
goods. aud was Considered "well of. "
After his health failed, M. Capper
travelled a great deal, hoping to re.
gain his lost health, but in vain.
During the past four years, he has
been confined to the house most of
the time, coming down town only
occasionally.
Mr.. Capper was respected 10y all
who knew him lie was an honost,
straigh forward man. His death
will be regretted by the whole com
munity. He caves wife and sew
eral children-all grown. His only
son Arthur Capper, publisher of the
Topeka Mail and Breeze. We sim
cerely sympathize with the stricken
family.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02
DR.. Kings New discovery for
COnsump tiOn.

This is the best medicine in the
world for all forms of Coughs and
Colds and for Consumption Every
bottle is guaranteed 1t will cure
and not disappoint. 1t has no equal
for Whooping Cough. Asthma, Hay
Fever, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, La
Grippe. Cold in the head and for
Consumption 1t is safe for all ages,
pleasant to take, and ab,ve all, a
sure cure. 1t is always we'll to
take DR.. Kings New Life Pills in
connection with Dr.. Kings New
Discovery, as they regulate and
tone the stomachc and bowels. We
guarantee perfect satisfaction ar re-
turn the money. Free trial bottles
at Gus Graves, the Druggist.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02
EASTER HATS
AND B0NNETS.
BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF
LOVELY THINGS.

Mrs. Lafferty, always in the lead
in the millinery business, has re
ceivded a complete stock of the
handsomest hats and bonnets ever
brought to Garrett. Such an array
of beautiful flowers and other trim
mings is rarely seen anywhere
Mrs. Lafferty has had years OF ex'
perience in the business. and she
knows Just how to suite the varied
tastes of the ladies She employs
none but expert trimmers, and al
ways gives satisfaction. She can
suit any taste and any purse.
Ladies, if you are intending 10
purchase anything in these lines
do not fail to see Mrs. Lafferty's
stock before buying.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

R. N, Kerr returned, Tuesday,
from his first visit to the soldiers
home at Dodge City. The board OF
which he is a member, spent some
days in Topeka, making arrange.
ments to investigate the affairs of
the home, which appear to be in
a rather crooked condition. 1t
seems that improper food has been
pivcn the inmatrs, and that there
were some good sized steals in the
erection If certain buildings, AID
that crookedness gencrallyprevailed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02
Notice of Appointments. .Ad.
ministrator.
STATE OF KANSAS !

STATE OF KANSAS)
ANDERSON COUNTY S.
In the matter of the estate of
Sally M. White, late of Anderson
County, Kansas.
NOTICE Of APPOINTMENT.
Notice is hereby given, that on
the 3Oth day of March, A. D. 1897,
the undersigned was, by the Pro.
bate Court of Anderson County,
Kansas, duly appointed and qualified
as Administrator Of the estate of
Sally M. White, late of Anderson
County, deceased. All parties in.
terested in said estate will take no.
tice, and govern themselves accrd.
ingly.
JESSE DORIS, Administrator.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02
Save Money

By having Harry the Halter make
your old clothes new again, and
make your old hat over into new
one. Call on him. on the south
side, near the railroad.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Do your boots or shoes need re-
pairing? Take them to Jesse Car
rier, two doors west of the railroad,
south side. He does first-class
work at reasonable prices. Repair
ing of rubber boots specially.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Rev. r. P. Stevenson, of Salina,
will preach at the First Baptist
church, Friday evening, Saturday
evening, and Sunday morning and
evening.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02
Wanted, 500 Men and Boys

By Walker the Barber, to call at
his shop, under Gus Graves drug
store, and get their hair cut for Is
cents, and also a clean shave.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02
G. A. R., Attention.

On April lY.h, goth, and Dist
the A., +. & 5. I. will sell tickets
/, Chlnute and return for 81 81 fo'
the round trip, limited to April 9th
for return Special coach will leave
Grnett at 1858 a. m, and return
at 1920 p. m.
C.S. COLEMAN. Ag't.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Christopher Whitcoup, an uncle
of Mrs Dave Mcdonald, died, Tues
day night, at his home, near the
poor.farm; aged 80 years,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

The Silver Flambeau club is pre-.
pairing to give grand egg social
the evening before Easter. Every
body cordially invited.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Get a bottle of O. B. E. extract.
1t will please you-at the Kansas
CITY Cash Store.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

A G Jones and daughter, of But.
Ter, Ind arrived here, Wednesday,
Oh a visit to Mr.. and Mrs Kennedy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Victor Paxton went to Emporia,
Monday, where he has a position in
Hardness store.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

We learn the Rev. Vernon Rose,
the bright young Christian minister
who once conducted series of
meetings in the city park, was killed
in a railroad accident a few days
ago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

We have tiled Harry the Halter,
and we know he does good work.
If you have an old suit of clothes,
take them to him, and he will dye
them ahem and fix them up to look
like new. He'll fix up your hat,
fOO
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

We are headquarters for flour,
seek potatoes and canned goods.
Kansas City Cash Store.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Miss Laura Gregg went to Kan
sas City. Saturday On Monday
morning, she left for Iowa, to work
for woman suffrage
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Mrs. Sarah A. Walker went to
Kansas City, Saturday morning, to
visit her son Adrian, who was sick
in a hospital Mrs. Boyd, of Salem,
Neb started home on the same
train, taking with little Beth Bow
man with ner. Mrs. Walker re-
turned to take care of Mr.. Capper.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

The social given by the Flambeau
club, Saturday evening, was a pro.
nounced success. The hall was fill
ed to its utmost capacity. A pro-
gram consisting of recitations and
music was rendered during the fore
part of the evening, after which
lunch was served. All present had
Jolly good time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Another lot OF that steam render
ed sorghum at the Kansas City Cash
Store.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

For high.class entertainment
something better than Garnett has
had for years-see the Schubert Sym
phony Club and Lady Quartet, Gar
nett, April 10th.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

VIM Hopkins, who lately return
ed from Florida, says he likes that
country first rate The climate is
fine Mungo Young and wife will
probably return some time in April.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Mrs Chas. Smith of Paris, Texas,
who attended the funeral of her faith
err, d. w. Smith, at Greeley, last
week. visited her brother ln.law,
Geo Y Smith, and family, Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02
News Service Extended.

The St. Louis Republic recently
made arrangements with the cable
companies, whereby direct news
from all sections OF the civilized
world are received 1t now prints
more authentic foreign news than
any other paper and continues to
keep up its record Tor publishing all
the home news. The outlook for
the year j. one Of bug news events.
fast succeeding each other and they
will be highly interes ing to every.
one. Tho price of tn" Republic
daily is 81 year or 81 80 for three
months. The Twice week Repub
lie will remain the same one dollar
year. by mail, twice-A week
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Il Smith has been very sick for
some time, and it is feared he can.
not recover
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Everybody speaks, in the highest
terms of Health Baking Powder.
We are agents for it. Kansas City
Cash Store.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Mrs. Cunningham, wife of Hon.
R. IL. Cunningham, died this morn
ing. She has been in feeble health
for years, and has been confined TO
her bed for some time. We have
received no particulars. Our sym
pathy is extended to the aged hus.
band and the various members OF
the sorrowing family.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

10 lbs hand.picked beans for 25
cents at the Kansas City Cash Store.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

S. II Dodge, Of Beloit Gazette,
formerly editor of the Garnett Plain
dealer, is a candidate for mayor of
Beloit, on the "Citizens ticket. J"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

lanes Murray, president Of the
bank at Baldwin, was in the city,
Wednesday, on business
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Henry Coppage, of Fontana, was
in town, Wednesday, visiting his
brother AL and several friends.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

d. W. Ramsay, of Washington
township, paid us a welcome visit,
W ednesday
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Capt. M. A. Mitchell, of Greeley,
was in town Monday, on business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Mrs. Smith. of Vernon, who was
visiting her sister, Mrs. Hoath, re.
turned home, Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

1S lbs h"miny for IS cents at the
Kansas City Cash Store.
John Ilar,zel OF Osawatomie was
in the city Friday.
O b. L. extracts, they are the
best on earth. Try them. At the
Kansas City Cash Store.
Isaac Paradise, of Franklin coun.
ty, visited US to-day
Get yourself pound of that IS
cent tea while you can get it at 80
cents at the Kansas City Cash Store.
While limiting Monday last, NJ S.
Boone was accidently shot by IA Mr..
hamilton, of lola They were
hunting ducks and had discharged
their guns at flock which they had
| crawled up On and in reloading Ham
ilton's gun was discharged, taking
effect in Boone's hip. lie lived
about 20 hours after the accident.
He is a son in law of DIR. Pomeroy,
and leaves wife and four chileren.
COLONY Free Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

G. II. johnson, of Colony, for
merly publisher of the Free Press,
paid us a visit, Wednesday. He
had with him the model of an at
tacIment for hand press, which is
a most excellent invention. 1t is a
self.inker. and delivers the printed
papers onto table back of the
press. One man can manipulate the
press, and the speed can be doubled.
It's a good thing-push it along.
The Republicans of Olathe have
renominated Capt. John G. Lindsay
for police Judge. This piece of
news will make Caps old Garrett
acquantenances smile all over, for
they know him so we'll. The idea
of Cap Lindsay acting as police
| Judge! 1t would be funny if it
were not so serious a matter; that is.
serious if the citizens Of Olathe
should be so unfortunate as to elect
him. Police judges in Kansas have
good deal to do with enforcing
for pretending to- the prohibtory
law, and the idea that Cap would
try to enforce that law is EXTREMITY
funny Duing Caps long residence
in Garrett. one of his greatest &C.
complshments seemed to be to pro.
hibit the other fellow from drinking
whisky by drinking it all himself.
To say the least, the Republicans
of Olatha must be very hard ur for
timber.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02
Live Stock Market Report.

ComiIed and furnished weekly by
Wright & Hannah, live stock com,
mission merchants. Kansas City.
CATTLE
Coed to choice 400 to 1000
steers, 81 IS to 10
Fair to good 400 to 1000
steers, SIS to 80
Good to choice 1900 to 1850
steers 4 40 to 4 20
FAIR to good 1900 to 1850
steers, 4 Is to 4 40
Good 1900 to 1900 steers,
4 10 "a 25
Fair to good 1000 to 1900
3 80 to 10
Good heavy feeders 4 Is to 80
Medium feeders, 3 IS to 4 10
Good stockers, zoe to 1000
4 20 to 35
Medium stockers 100 to 1000
800 to 4 10
Good Yearlings 4 30 to 4 60
Fair to good yearlings 4 90 to 4 rs
Choice Heifers 3 80 to 4 10
Fair to good heifers 3 80 to 3 IS
Stock heifers 800 to 3 35
Choice cows, B 40 to 65
Fair to good COWS 3 90 to rs
Gamers, 2 90 to 2 60
Springers, 2 IS to 3 90
Mich COWS, per head $25 to $40
Good fat bulls, 3 90 to 3 so
Feeding bulls 2 Is to rs
Bologna bulls 2 rs 10 2 Is
Veal calves per cwt 5 90 TO 90
HOGS.
Top sale 4 90
Bulk of sales, 3 S5 to 3 90 IL
Heavies 3 50 to 3 90
Mixed 3 80 to 4 80
Lights 3 65 to 80
Pigs. 3 20 to 90
"Thlow-outs," 3 90 to 3 rs
Headache stopped in 20 minutes by Dr..
Niles PAIN PLLs. zone cent Q dose"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02
McDONALD'o

BUS AND TRANSFER LINE.
Passengers and baggage taken to
and from all trains, day and night.
Terms reasonable.
Leave orders at Fourth Avenue
hotel.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

ComiIed and furnished weekly by
Wright & Hannah, live stock com.
mission merchants. Kansas City.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

lS lbs h"miny for rs cents at the
Kansas City Cash Store.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

John Har,zel OF Osawatomie was
in the city Friday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-02

Isaac Paradise, of Franklin coun
ty, visited US to-day
The true northerner., 1897-10-20
New Factory at Menominee.

Menominee, Mich, Oct. 16.-The Rich
ardson Shoe company, capitalized at
$45. 900. was organized Thursday and the
following directors elected: S. ". Steph-
enson. j. w. Wells, John Henes, M. s.
Harmon. G.. A. Blesch, Alexander Rich
ardson, and Philip Harter. large fac
tory will be erected on a site in the
northwestern part of the city and will
give employment TO $50 hands. The ma
chinery Of the Norcross, Richardson
plant at GAINESVILLE will be moved here
and the new factory put in operation
under the management Of Alexander
Richardson, about Jan. /.
The true northerner., 1897-10-20
SCHOONER GOES DOWN.
Kate Winslow Founders I'm "A Gale on Seul
ChOix Point.

Manistique, Mich. Oct. 16-The
schooner Kate Winslow, heavily laden
with pig-iron, foundered in Lake Mich
igan off Seul Choix point, early Thurs
day morning. Captain E. j. Cuyler and
his crew succeeded in reaching the shore
without loss of life, and made their way
to Whitedale. small town a short dis
tance from this port. The schooner and
cargo are a total loss.
The WiLslow left Gladstone Wednes-
day bound for Sandusky, o. She was
in tow of the steamer Queen Of the
West. which also had the schooner Nav
Richards in tow, the Winslow being the
last Of the three. After leaving Green
Bay the vessels encountered a heavy
southwest gale on Lake Michigan. La
den deeply with 1.200 tons Of pig-iron.
the schooEers labored heavily in the
sea, and every wave swept their decks.
Wednesday night, when the boats were
about fifteen miles from Gull island, the
towline holding the Winslow to the Rich
ards parted. The Queen Of the West
and the Richards had all they could do
to take care of themselves and the Wins
low was left to her fate. She was headed
for the shelter of Seul Choix point, but
she commenced to leak badly, ard when
ten miles from the point the crew aban-
doned her for the lifeboat. She foun-
dered soon after
The true northerner., 1897-10-20
State Notes.

John Dapper, his son and two daugh-
ters OF Saginaw, Mich, were poisoned
by eating boiled cabbage which con-
tained some substance used in the gar
den TO kill worms.
Thomas oliver, a miner at the Sagi-
nav, Mich. coal mines, fell from an
elevator and was killed.
The man run over blythe Grand Trunk
train between Perry and Shaftesburg
Mich, has been identified as Nicholas
Perins Of Langdon, S. d. Foul play is
suspected.
A tramp was badly burned in a fire
which destroyed the Kohlhaas meat
market at Calumet, Mich. There is a
suspicion that he started the fire him
self.
Charles Kelsey of Marquette, Mich.
has been appointed probate judge OF
Marquette county by Governor Pingree
Grass lake, Michigan, has gone per-
fectly dry Tons of dead fish are lying
on the bed OF the lake.
Frank Phiscator, of Benton Harbor
Mich, is said TO have sold a two-third
iEterset i'm his Klondike claims TO ar
English syndicate for 81, $4,000.
Miss Carrie Haskell of Ludington
Mich, is dead. Five years ago she took
vow, on account Of some trivial mis-
understanding with her two brothers.
that she would go to bed and remain
there five years.
The Toledo and Northwestern Railway
company has been organized with a
capital stock of s200,000 to build line
OF railroad from Albion to Charlotte,
Mich
The true northerner., 1897-10-20
BAaBARlSM IN MICHIGAN.
Illegitimate Baby Killed with "a Pitchfork
and Its Body Cremated.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 1S.-A special to
The Free Press from Charlotte. Mich,
reveals a horrible story of depravity.
John Bigley and Frank Miller will be
charged with the murder of an infant
with pitchfork and the burning of its
body. The child was born to Bigley's
unmarried daughter last Tuesday morn
ing; was reported to have been born dead.
and buried on his farm. An investiga-
tion was ordered, resulting in Bigley and
Miller being locked up. Saturday after
noon, Miller, who is the husband Of Big
ley's other daughter, confessed that the
child was born alive and that he killed
II by running the tines of a pitchfork
through it's body, being forced to the
horrible deed by Bigley, who stood over
him with a knife and swore he would
The true northerner., 1897-10-20
ASK HIS REMOVAL.
Insurance Company Officers Object To Com
missioner's Statements.


Saginaw, Mich, Oct. 15.-Rowland
Connor, president and Chase Still, sec
retary Of the Commercial Fire Insur-
ance company have forwarded a petit
ton to Governor Pingree, asking for
the removal from once of Milo ID.
Campbell commissioner of insurance of
the state of Michigan.
The petition is based on the alleged
fact that Commissioner Campbell some
time ago wrote an open letter which
was printed in newspapers throughout
the state, making, what the compa uies
claim, were unjust and unwarranted
criticisms of their methods of doing bus
mess, after assuring the officers that his
inspection of their affairs had revealed
nothing wrong.
Milo d. Campbell state commissioner
OF insurance Thursday issued a circular
which asserts that citizens of Michigan
are being swindled by worthless fire in
surance companies which have no legal
standing in the state. He names twenty
two companies which he says have no
authority to do business in the state.
and promises TO make public others as
obtained. The commissioner gave out a
reply 70 allegations made by officers OF
a fire company at Saginaw in a petition
for his removal. The petitioners charged
him with maliciously, deliberately and
dishonesty attempting TO wreck their
business. all Of which Mr.. Campbell de-
nies and announces his intention Of max
ing further examination Of the compan-
les in question
The true northerner., 1897-10-20
DECKER COMES UNDER SUSPICION.
Gets Out of Havana Just the Way the Span
iards Did Not Suspect.

iards Did Not Suspect.
1.-The day after the jail-break the
town was astir over the escape Of Sc
norta Cossio y Cisneros. A house-to-
house search was begun and did have
been kept up had not a telegram from
Minister Dupuy de LONE at Washing
ton informed Weyler that the girl was
on the high seas and expected any Jay
in New York. Then Weyler was mad.
He threw the jailor Jose Quintana, into
Jail, whereupon the jailor told about my
attempting to brbe him. This in con-
nection with the surmise of De LONE
placed suspicion on me, | gave it out
that | was going TO take a steamer for
Mexico. There was only one steamer
leaving Sunday, and that was a Span
ish steamer l waited for instructions
from New York and had almost made
up my mind TO start Sunday, instruc-
tions or no instructions. My instruc-
tions came. happily.
My passport was made out in the
name of Karl Decker. In order to take
the Panama Sunday night and run the
gauntlet / must get my passport vised
and stamped with the seal OF the secrS-
tary of the captain general. / knew
that my passport would never be
signed, and l learned that an order for
my arrest was determined on, and that
/ was to be arrested at 5 o'clock Mon
day morning. l was in a bad pickle.
1 got glimpse of the writing of Senor
Carjoval, the secretary of Weyler, and
copied il so that l had il down fine.
Then l forced the wise signature. Ide-
termined to do without the seal. At
and took the launch for the steamship.
The inspector looked at my passport
and asked where the seal was. l as
sumed a nonchalant air as best / could
and told him that Senior Carjoval was
at the Ingleterre hotel, and having no
seal he signed his name TO a statement
saying IL was all right. The inspector
hesitated and showed the signature to
another inspector, and he said all right
and / was safe.
THE Spanish authorities never
thought for a moment that 1 would
take a Spanish steamer. Nearlv all
the Americans take the American line.
They did not think to guard the Panama
and watch for me. They arrest all
prisoners at o'clock in the morning
They were sure / would be in town on
Monday and they were fooled" Sc
norita Cisneros received number of
visitors at the Hotel Waldorf yester
day, among them General Julio San
gully, Henry George, Tom l.. Johnson
and ex-Postmaster Charles w. Daytol.