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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30
Lone Elm Items.

Misses Lucy Bvcrly and Maud Miller
went to lola, Wednesday.
Postmaster Miller, b. G. Goodwin, W
| Williams, Dr. Bostick and sister of Mis-.
souri,, were Garrett goers the past week
G. A. Smith and daughter, Miss Kitty
of Prairie View, were in town, Tuesday
Messers Kelsey and Weber drove to
Kincaid the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs T. G. Ewing accompan-
led the bridal couple to Garnett, Wed.
nesday.
J. X. Reeve wentto Kansas City, the
first of the week, with a special train OF
seven cars of stock-three of hogs and
four of cattle of his own
Robt, Sanders and wife were the guests
of J. NJ. Alexander and family.
Willie Ferguson and Miss Bessie Reeve
drove to Kincaid, Tuesday,
NJ. F. Fly of Butler, Mo-, was at the
Elm House the first Of the week.
l.. c. Caldwell and Miss Merle were in
town, Saturday
Mrs Narcissa Ewing is on the sick list
this week.
Miss Hooten, of Goodrich, who has
been the guest OF her uncle H. A. Bearly.
returned home, Sunday.
c. II. Nichols and wife are spending a
few days at Forest Park, Ottawa, this
week
Miss Frank Bostick. of Holden, Mo-,
visited her brother here DIR. Bostick) :,
and made new acquaintance while here.
They were in Garrett last Saturday, and
while there the DR.. met an old Mo,
School-day friend.
S Fullenwidcr is little better at this
writing
Married-At Garnett, Wednesday, June
Goth 1899, Miss May Burnham and
William Ferguson, both of Lone Elm.
They have both resided in this commun-
ity since childhood. The bride by her
quiet lady like demeanor, has made many
friends. The groom is an honest indus
trous, energetic young man. They will
go to housekeeping Immediately in Lone
Elm. a host of friends congratulate this
worthy young couple and wish them
happiness and prosperity on their life's
journey.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30
Lecture Course for 100000.

The executive committee of the Lee
ture Club 10 determined this year to Offer
the people of Garrett not only better
course than they have ever had, but one
which Will not be cxcelled In any state.
Last year, the club signed no attrac'
lions until the tickets were all sold, and
40 a consequence, several attractions
which were desired could not be secured
This year, the committee. counting on
the patronage of the people. has made
contracts for four of the finest attrac-
tions on the platform, namely:
Rev. Russell H. Conwell to open the
course In October, with his brilliant lee
ture Acres of Diamonds"
The Temple Quartette, of Boston, an
unexcelled musical attraction, In Novem-
Der.
Robt. Burdette and Rev. Robt hcIn-
tyre at later dates.
1 This leaves one attraction to be secur-
Ell later.
JNThe only thing now that will prevent
these attractions appearing in Garrett
will be failure on the part OF the peo-
pie to offer a sufficient patronage. The
secretary has in his possession definite
contract for their appearance.
Ticket sales will begin at once. Can
vassers will call upon the patrons and
others for their subscriptions tor tickets.
MIR. c. B. Glass, at the postoffice book
store, Ia also authorized to receive sub
scriptions. Terms same as last year:
season tickets, $3.50, fifty cents to be
paid when the ticket is subscribed for,
and the remainder when the ticket Is de-
livered.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30
Bush City News.

Farmers are busy blowing their corn.
Rev. Cash of Morantown preached at
the Christian church, at Selma, Sunday
and Sunday evening,
Rev. Hassard will preach at the Bap-
fist church, Sunday.
There will be an ice cream supper at
Selma school-house Saturday evening for
the benifit of the Nj. L. church All are in
vited.
D b. Huggans went to Garnctt to at
tend normal.
The young folk of Bush City were in
yited to Joe McGinuess' to dance, and
ice cream supper, Saturday evening being,
Lulus birthday, All had a pleasant
time.
Rev. Kesslcr of Espanola New Mexico,
is visiting friends and relatives at Selma,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30
Anderson Co. Reunion.

The formerly of Anderson county
residents OF Of Topeka held the annual
reunion and Picnic at Garfield park
Tuesday.
DR., W. S. Lindsay was reelected pres
ident and Miss Lou Tillsom secretary
the following tve minute talks were
made
1.-THE Old Court House and Jail, Judge
Bergen; "The Old Frame School House
and the New" DR.. W. S, Lindsay; "Tht
Anderson County Press" Arthur CAP
per; "The Old Soldiers" J. S. Kitrick
"The Young Soldiers" Mrs. H. T. Cloud
Anderson County Teachers, J. A. Ram
sey; THE Man with the Hoe and Milk
pan," A. A. Adams; "Some Day III
Wander Back Again" Lou Tillson.-Top
eka State Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30
Special Excursion to Colorado.

The Missouri Pacific Railway company
WILL on June 25th to July 18th, inclus-
i've, sell round-trip tickets to Pueblo,
Colorado Springs and Denver at rate of
$40, with return limit of Oct. 31st.
X. 6. WING, Agent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30
Bicycles at Cost.

Owing to the fact that am unable to
give the business my proper attention l
will close out nv stock of wheels at first
cost. If you want a first-class wheel
for alittle money call at once. Room To-
Gated two doors north of First State
Bank will still continue my rebair
business, F. d. BLUM,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Boys, a word with you. Come
TO "The Fair to get your Fourth
CT July Fire goods. Will have
a full supply-cheapesl in town.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30
UMBRELLAS RECOVERED.

We make speciality of recovering
umbrellas and parasols. Save your
good france and get them recovered
at HERBERr's.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30
Removal.

The undersigned will, after March IS,
occupy the store room vacated by Rolla
Wagstrff, south side square.
0ARNE1T DRUO Co.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

4-ball Croquet set SOFA ct
preserving kettle 50 cents at
THE FAIR.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30
Letter List.

Advertised June 80, 1899. Chas 6.
Calkins, J, R. Cook, ]. p, Knotts. 7. ].
Thompson, Miss Maggie Thompson.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

E. L. Eaton came up from Ft. Scott,
yesterday, on business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

John Hartzcll has moved his tailor
shop to the opera house block.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Reuben Barndt has been on the sick
list for several days, but is about again.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

| Makes the food more d
-
Tony flashing arrived from California
yesterday.
Bill Fongcr's pension has been incrcas-
ed from So to So.
E. l.. Eaton came up from FIT Scott,
yesterday on business.
John Hartzcl has moved his tailor
shop to the opera house block.
Miss Elfie Wylie, of Mead, is visiting
A Bell and wife and other friends
Reuben Barndt has been on the sick
list for several days, but is about again.
Mrs, John Hollingshead and little
daughter went to Lane, Wednesday, to
visit her parents.
G. B. Babcock, ofLonc Elm township,
was up Wednesday. He says crop pros
poets are good down there
Mrs Martin Setter left, Wednesday,
tor Pueblo, Colo, to take care OF her son
Henry, who has typhoid fever
Doughan Caltrain and wife moved up
from Chanute this week Dougan has
been working at the round-house at
Chanute. He is now working on the
section north of Garrett
H. p. Guess, of Cambridge, Ark, was
up last week, looking up some horses,
His daughter, Miss Murphy Guess came
with him, and was the guest of I'm Viii
son and wife.
!. ]. Burke and wife and Mrs. Claudia
Cooksey arrived here from Norman Ok
lahoma, Wednesday morning, on visit
to j. G. Hiatt and wife Mr.. and Mrs.
Burke left for Portland, Oregon, yester-
day,to attend an editorial meeting
Yesterday Thursday was the day
set for the special election, to vote on
the proposition of issuing Sc, 900 bonds,
for the purpose OF drilling for gas, Very
little interest was taken, hut the propo-
sition was defeated by 81 votes So we
will have no gas,
We are sorry to learn of the death of
Mrs. Matilda Bealer, of Union town
ship, who died Monday, at the home of
her son, J. j. Bealer. She was 70 years
old The funeral took place at the
home Of her son and the remains were
laid to rest in the Judy cemetary.
The county'contcst at the opera house
Friday evening was a great success.
There was an unusually large attend |
ance this year. The flag was awarded |
to Miss Hazel Upham; Miss Lois Webber
won second prize-a book OF poems; /
Miss Junia Curricr received third prize
IA book All did we'll and it was
difficult for the Judges to decide which |
did best.
Meilen makes year farm loans at J
3 per cent interest at any time. Total
expense of loan, including interest,
commission and all expense will sam
rom ga down to GA per cent per an
lum. In no case will it reach Z recent.
Bring me your applications, at office or
louise, Garrett, kas.
". II. MELLEN
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mrs, John Hollingshead and little
daughter went to Lane, Wednesday, to
visit her parents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Bill Fongcr's pension has been incrcas-
ed from Sc to SO.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

G. B. Babcock, ofLone Elm township,
was up Wednesday. He says crop pros
poets are good down there
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mellen makes year farm loans at
9 pcr cent interest at any time. Total
expense of loan, including interest,
commission and all expense will sum
from 694 down to GA per cent per an
mum. In no case will it reach per cent
Bring me your applications, at office or
house, Garrett, Kas.
w. II, MELLEN
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mrs John Ricketts,. of Buffalo, Mo-.
arrived here last Saturday, to visit her
parents, Levi Daniels and wife, of Wash
ington township.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

We are sorry to learn of the death of
Mrs. Matilda Bealer, of Union town
ship, who died Monday, at the home OF
her son, J. j. Bealer She was 70 years
old. The funeral took place at the
home Of her son and the remains were
laid to rest in the Judy cemetary.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mrs. Sarah Jones. mother of attorney
d. l.. Jones, died on Friday of last week
The remains were taken to her old home
near Lawrence, Saturday, for interment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

J. B. Wood and wife left, Monday, for
Joplin and other points in southwestern
Missouri-he on business trip and she
on pleasure trip.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Charley Stewards team INDUCED in a
Swing around the circle on their own
hook, Thursday afternoon of last week
1t was a very spirited affair, but little
damage was done
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mrs. J. NJ. Alexander, of Welda town
ship, has our thanks for beautiful bou-
quet. She and her daughter Maggie
were up, Tuesday
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mrs, DR.. Harry Walker, of Oklahoma
City. was in town, Tuesday, on her way
to Kansas City She was visiting her
mother, Mrs. McFadden, at Greeley.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mrs. Emil Barber and little son, Lance.
well, came down from Topeka last Fri
day to visit her father, W. II. Mellcn,
and her sisters.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Harry Johnson, Walter Hunt and
Curl McEwen left for Colorado, Mon
day, on combined pleasure and bust
ness trip.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mrs. Martin Setter left, Wednesday,
tor Pueblo, Colo, to take care OF her son
Henry, who has typhoid fever.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mrs. W. G. Cress, Of Central City,
came up from Ell Dorado Springs. Satur-
day, to spend the twenty-third ami
versary of their marriage with her hus-
band. The springs have greatly benefit
ted her health, and she says she will 20
back in few days, and spend the re-
mainder Of the summer there, and ex-
poets to come home as sound as dollar
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mrs. Pres Bowen went to Rartoul
Saturday, to visit her parents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Tony flashing arrived from California,
Yesterday,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Our old friend o. C.. Nokes, of Lone
Elm township, paid us a neighborly
visit, yesterday, and set his subscription
ahead.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Yesterday Thursday was the day
set for the special election, to vote on
the proposition of issuing $4,000 bonds,
for the purpose of drilling for gas, Very
little interest was taken, but the propo-
sition was defeated by47 votes So we
will have no gas,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Vcrn Ayrcs went to Paola, Sunday, on
business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Ellis & Hunter shipped housekeep-
ing outfit to Ellsworth county, Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Geo. De Wolf shipped bank furniture to
Neosho Falls, Saturday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

J. W. Lawellin, of Jackson township,
was n town. Saturday, for the first
time in several weeks. He has been suf-
fering from paralysis of one side He is
much better, but not well yet.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson of Newcastle,
Pa. have been visiting M. Duff and fam
lily. They left, Tuesday, on their return
home
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mick" Nichols is up and rushing bus
mess again. It's hard to keep him
dawn
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mrs Willis Olmstead, of Lawrence
sister of Mrs. l.. d. Kirk, who was her,
on visit, returned home last Saturday
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Doughan Caltrain and wife moved up
from Chanute this week. Dougan has
been working at the round-house at
Chanute. He is now working on the
section north of Garrett,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Miss Gertrude Runnels, of Greeley,
called on US, Tuesday, she was on her
way to Lawrence to attend wedding.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

d. H. Abbott, who was visiting hi,
brother Nelson and his sister, Mrs. L
Riley, returned to St. Louis last Satur
day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Miss Edith Fry went to Osawatamie,
Saturday, to visit her brother lin and
his bride. He and Mrs. Ida Groll, form
erly Mrs. Oney MacEnrue, were mar
riedon the prece ding Tuee day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Miss Anna Trigg went to Leloup last
Friday to visit friends.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

!. J. Burke and wife and Mrs. Claudia
Cooksey arrived here from Norman Ok
lahoma, Wednesday morning, on a visit
to J. G. Hiatt and wife. Mr.. and Mrs
Burke left for Portland, Oregon, yester-
day,to attend an editorial meeting
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Dave Mcdonald has had his cab re.
built and reprinted and now has one O.
the finest cabs in the state.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-30

Mrs. NJ Duff went to Gardner, Tues
day, on a visit.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09
Waste of Soil by Blowing.

1t Is always loss to leave soil naked
through the winter, especially if the
surface soil is friable. Unless snow
come as a covering, much of it will be
blown into adjoining fields. Often when
snow comes it will be wind swept into
banks behind fences on it's leeward
side, and so soon as the banks are
formed the snow will be darkened by
clouds Of fine dust, which is deposited
on its surface. This wind blown soil is
always extremely rich, as is shown by
the quicker growth and darker green
of the grass that grows up after the
bank has melted in spring. Always the
land on the lee side of fields that have
been much and long plowed is richer
near the fence on the leeward side than
1t is nearer the center of the field. For
this reason, when blowing, turn the fur
rows as much as possible from the
fences towards the center of the field.
Doubtless there is much blowing of
surface dirt in summer showers,
though it is not so plain to the sight as
1t Is when the dark rim lies on top Of a
white bank of snow.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09
sweet Potatoes from Cuttings.

A Texas market gardener claims that
sweet potatoes grown from vine cut
tings are smoother and nicer than those
grown from slips or sprouts. His meth
Cd of securing early sweet potatoes is
to gather the vines before frost has in
jured them and hang them on a pole,
the ends Of which rest in crotches or
forks some two feet above the ground.
Cover the ends of the vines with moist
earth and throw straw, leaves Or corn
stalks over the whole and protect from
the rain by a good shed, with the north
side boarded up. AS cold weather APP
proaches he, for better protection,
throws more soil upon the base of the
heap and more straw on the upper por-
ton, leaving the south end, or, better
still, the top, partly open during warm
spells for ventilation. This plan (Which
is similar to banking the tubers) will
keep vines alive all winter and ready
for early planting in the spring
Farmers Magazine.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09
RuttermiIk Yeast.

For the best yeast ever made, the day
you churn take one pint of fresh but
terrnIlk and put into a stewpan to boil.
When it boils stir in enough white corn
meal to make like thick Cruel. Let it
boil up we'll, then remove from fire and
let cool. When milkwarm stir into this
one cup of good yeast; set in a warm
place to rise In two hours it should
be nice and light. Then thicken with
cornmeal and make into cakes. Do not
put one bit of salt, sugar, -four or hops
in this yeast; nothing but buttermilk,
meal and the yeast you put in to raise
it. Make bread the same as with hop
yeast. In making new yeast use a cup
of this yeast to start with.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

mornin' till night. If had it to do over
agin I'd go an hire out to strangers be-
fore I'd work for my kinfolks. A SER
want is welcome to what she can eat
an drink an wages besides every
where in the world except with her
own kin.
"I've watched you slavin' over there
at Sarah AIMS, Elvira, cookin' an
washin' an ironin', an when you was
through, instead of restin', like any
other servant would er done, tendin' to
the baby. I'd ruther break rock on a
turnpike any day in the year than tend
toa baby-while Sarah Ann run around
to the neighbors a-tellin' 'em how she
was bein' imposed on, havin' to take
care of her pore relations"
Elvira gave little sigh. She opened
her mouth to speak, but the widow
was before her.
II was mighty glad when | see Joe
a-shyin' round after you," she said.
Mighty glad. Take him. That's my
advice. 1t don't make any difference
how triflin' he is; take him. A woman
has a hard time alone in the world. 1t
takes a good strong woman to fight her
way through. AS l said before, the
minute her husband dies she's common
nickin' for everybody. Did you ever
hear of a bank that failed but what it
had some wilder woman's savin's in
it? Did a storm ever blow over this
town that it didn't tear down the wild
der woman's fences an leave all the
rest a-standin' high an dry? An law
yers! They're allus layin' for the wild
der woman's money, alns!
.This thing of not belongin' to no.
body" she went on, that's the worst
of it. To think you haven't got even
good nothing man to set down by
YOU of an evenin an talk to you. When
things 60 wrong, and they mostly go
wrong, if you've got somebody to COM
plain to it takes away half To trouble
Of it. Suppose you fall down an, hurt
yourself. Where's your shoulder to
cry on? Suppos'n you cut your nm
ger. Who's to wrap it up for yW an,
tie the ends of the two threads, sayin'
he's sorry for you, even If he amt!
Suppos'n the world gets biacker .
usual so black you can't see sign OF
day breakin' nowhere, an you fall to
sobbin' about it. Who's to put his arm
around you, an say, There, thereY NO
body. Nobody In the world! ! tell you,
it's a mighty lonesome life; a mighty
lonesome life!"
AZ Elvira sat silently listening sud
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

an annual subscription of ELL. A sair
average of the living expenses of the
month, though if of eXtravagant tagtes
club may be taken as some EGO a
month, though, if of eXtravag ant
tastes, it may be much higher, and tile
rent of his rooms will depend almost
entirely on what he chooses to pay. So
that it is clear that the necessary ex-
penses of life in the Foot Guards are
not nearly as prohibitory as is general
ly supposed. The guardsman receives
the same pay as officers of the CORE
spending rank in the line, with the adj
dition of f7O year guards pay. so that
it is possible for youngster Of an eco
nomical turn to live in the guard OF an
allowance of $500 year in addition to
his pay.
AS we have just shown it is possible,
but l must admit that it is not often
done. The young guardsman is very
seldom contented with one club or even
with two, and the brigade will be found
to be fairly strongly represented at the
Bachelors, Whites and the best SER
vice clubs The lovers of cricket and
tennis proper are mostly habitues of
Princes, and the majority belong to the
principal racing clubs, such as San
down Park, and the horsey, or, rather,
pony clubs of birmingham and the
newer Ranelagh.-Harper's Magazine.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09
Swiss Courtship Tactics.

Swiss maidens have wide and deep
courtship license; but in many of the
cantons they are allowed but mar
row choice of bridegrooms, it being a
vigorously enforced, if unwritten, law
that they must marry youth of their
own neighborhood. In many villages
every manageable youth belongs to a
society whose sole object is to prevent
any and every youth from outside from
coming accounting the maidens of the
society's village.
The society has password, fire.
ouently changed almost never di-
vulged. A lover Of the village, if chal-
lenged, gives the password, and it is
an aopen sesame" through the on-guard
ranks of the protective society.
He may climb and WOO uninterrupt-
ed undisturbed. But the lover from
afar must fight his way past the chal-
longing sentinels or use the shrewdest
and most successful stealth.