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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-03
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our regular correspondent.

From our regular correspondent
WASHINGTON, April Ist, 1908.
Secretary Wilson has expressed himself
as much pleased with the progress made in
the establishment of the silk industry in
this country. At the present time there
is imported silk to the amount of $50, ooo,-
600 annually. The Secretary believes
that in time this entire amount will be
produced within the borders Of the United
States. DIR. Howard, who has the matter
in charge, has just returned from Europe
where he procured large quantities Of
silk-worm eggs and mulberry trees, and
these are being rapidly distributed,
together with instructions for growing
both. Already some Italian experts in
Georgia have set out $4,000 mulberry
trees and more will come to this country
and establish an extensive silk producing
colony when the trees come into bearing.
Several Italians are now on the ocean
bound for this country and will settle in
South Carolina, where, under the direc-
ton of the Department of Agriculture,
they will establish all extensive mulberry
nursery from which cuttings will be dis
tributed to all who ask for them The
Secretary has ordered three reels of
European make, one of which is to be
put in operation in the Department in
Washington, one at the Tuskogee Insti-
tute and the third at such point as may
be deemed most convenient for the largest
number of silk producers. For the first
year the Secretary will buy and pay Eu-
ropean prices for all the cocoons produced
and thereafter he hopes the product will
be sufficient to establish market in this
country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-03

There is grief at West Point due to the
Presidents approval of a court martial
sentence dismissing Cadet Berry of Ken
lucky. This is not that Cadet Berry was
SO exceptionally popular. but because his
dismissal is a blow at what the cadets
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-04-03
Reed-MOOre.


Miss Margaret EMILY Moore, OF
East Nottingham, Chester county,
and Carver w. Reed, of Elwyn,
Delaware county, were married
Wednesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
by Rev. n. B. Masters, at the
home of the brides parents.
Griffith-Barwick.
Miss Sallie Barwick, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. ]. Barwick OF
Chesapeake City. was married on
Tuesday, March 81, at the home
of her parents, to Mr.. Harry
Griffith, son of Mr.. and Mrs. |. G.
Griffith, of Morrisville, Pa, by
Rev. Samuel NJ. Perry.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

best-informed men we ever met, and he
always delighted in debate, especially
on the financial question, on which he
was unusually well informed, and he
never failed to vanquish his opponent in
a debate.
He had been reformer for many years.
He was one OF the original Greenbackers,
and kept the faith" up to the time OF
his death. He was radical Socialist
and never failed. on occasion. to preach
the gospel OF brotherly love and CO. oper'
alton. He always took a lively interest
IN politics-national, state. county and
township.
Chris Bouck was model husband
father and son-kind loving. indulgent
He leaves an aged mother, a wife, SCI
and two daughters to mourn his death
His death leaves a vacant place in Gree
ley that can never be filed. The AGITAT
OR offers heartfelt sympathy to the. be
reaved ones,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

Last Sundays Kansas City Journal
contained write.up, together with a
picture, of Miss Tiera Farrow, who, in a
class OF twenty-seven, has just gradual.
cd from the Kansas City School of Law,
she being the only lady il the class.
Miss Farrow was formerly Garrett
girl, and her parents reside here at the
present time, she, being daughter of
A. c, Farrow, the furniture and second
hand man. They came here nine years
ago last March, when Tiera was but a
slip of girlin her early teens. She grad,
uated from High school here, and then
studied shorthand and typewriting AT
home. She worked here tor some time
going from here to Topeka, where she
worked in one of the offices at the state
house for considerable length OF time.
From there, she went to Kansas City,
and took years course in the Central
Buriness College, going to work, upon her
graduation from there, in the state grain
inspectors Office, where she remained
until her entrance into the law school
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

During all this time, she made her own
way, without any aid from her father
whatever.
The news of her success does not come
as a surprise to those who know her.
During the time she resided in Garrett,
she gave evidence of having those sterl-
ing qualities which carry young men
and women up the ladder OF success, and
those who know these qualities would
not be greatly surprised at any success
which they NAV hear of her having
achieved.
Her success, like all other success, l.
the result of that unconquerable stick-to-
it-iveness, that come-early. and.stay late
iveness, those qualities which abolish
the terror OF working overtime when the
necessity demands it and which have
characterized heroes, authors, statesmen
and all forms of success since the begin
ming of history.
We predict that the success which Miss
Farrow has achieved thus far will follow
her throughout her career.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19
An Old Citizen Gone.

Jacob Bronston, sr.. died Monday
morning, at o'clock, at the home OF
his son ]. W. Bronston, after protract.
ed illness. His age was 70 years. The
funeral took place Tuesday afternoon,
the services being conducted by Rev.
Moore, pastor of the Christian church.
Jacob Bronston was one of the old set
tiers Of Anderson county. He came here
with his wife and children sometime dur
ing the year 1868. For several years
they lived on farm southeast of Gar
nett, but finally moved to Garrett. where
Mr.. Bronston engaged in business. He
was in business number of years, but
finally retired, owing to i'll health. mrs.
Bronston died in March, 1885. Much OF
the time since then, he has made his
home with his son, Jacob W. His health
has been failing several years, and DUR
ing the past four or five years he has
been very feeble. Death came as relief
to him. Tor he suffered greatly.
Deceased was native of Kentucky
was born Sept %, 1924. At the age of
Fl, he married Lavina Wood. The
young couple moved to st Louis. and
lived there year, and then went back to
Kentucky, where they remained until
1859. when they moved to Jackson coun.
ty, Kas. As before stated, they came to
Anderson county in 1868.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bronston were the par
ents of eight children, five Of whom sur.
vive them.
Mr.. Bronston was an earnest Christian
and an upright citizen, ana he enjoyed
the respect of the entire community.
The AGITATOR extends to the beres we'd
family its sincere sympathy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19
Greeley GIeanings.

From the Graphic.
Henry Sandlin and Mrs. Anna Smith,
both we'll known in Greeley, lost all they
had in the food at Kansas City.
Henry Boucher went to Canon City,
Solo, Friday, to stay with his daughter,
Mrs. H. K Jones, while Mr.. Jones is
working on Dr. Jones new house at
Lawrence.
c. Kriepe visited Topeka the first of
the week, arriving home Tuesday. He
says his relatives who live along the
Kaw river lost everything in the food,
their houses and outbuildings being
washed away and their crops ruined.
Mr.. John Macklin and Miss Elizabeth
Davidson were united III marriage, We'd
nesday noon, at the home of the brides
uncle, Rev. Hunter. in the presence of
relatives and few invited friends. The
ceremony was conducted by Rev. Hunter.
assisted by Rev. Caldwell. The couple
went to housekeeping Immediately on a
farm in Sutton Valley. They have the
good wishes of a host OF friends
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

John Hamilton and wife, T. {. Mcdowell
and wife, F. Veitie and wife, of Lone Elm;
Fred Rhodes and wife, Charles Bidwell,
Misses Jennie Holl,ngshead (Garnett),
Lottie Kyner, NARY Scully, Emma Mitch
ell. Auna Scully and Maud Hendricks.
The following presents were received
by the bride and groom: Homer Bid
we'll and wife. set silver knives and
forks; Charlie Bidwell, set silver knives and
forks; VIM. Brekhisen and wife and John
Hamilton and wife, water set; F. veitje
and wife =; Mary and Anna Scully,
water set; Maud Hendricks, pair vaces;
Jennie Hollingshead. cake-stand; Chas.
Hawley and wife, cake-stand; T. c. NC.
Dowell and wife, tea set; Frank Smith
and wife, set of hat-irons; Fred Rhodes
and wife, linen table cloth; E. Barrett
and wife, linen table cloth: Lottie Kyner.
pillow shams; Allen Smith, wash bowl
and pitcher X. B. Hyde and wife, stand;
Emma Mitchell, pair towels.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

Sudie Powell is visiting her sister at
Paola.
c. W. DeWolf transacted business in
Ottawa. Tuesday.
Geo. w. Her made a business trip to
Ottawa, Tuesday.
Mrs. George Marshall has been quite
sick for several DAYS.
las. Wilson is seriously i'll at his home
on Third avenue cast.
Miss Maude Lesh, of Paola. is visiting
friends here this week
Mrs. Chas D. Hunt has been on the
sick list the past few days,
Iohn Sonakcr made trip to Kansas
. CITY, Saturday, on business,
w. Lane transacted business in Kan.
sas CITY the first of the week.
Peter Plain, who has been very sick
for so,ne time, is about again.
Mrs. Lucy Bell. of Jackson township,
paid us a visit last Saturday.
Miss Carrie Powell visited relatives in
Ottawa the tore part of the week.
Thos. Peters arrived from California,
Tuesday, on a visit to his mother.
Fletcher Wvcoffleft for Beloit. Tuesday.
He has secured employment there.
Oakley Thomas is running a linotype
machine in the lola Register office.
LYNNE Welsh was up from Chanutc.
Sunday. returning in the afternoon.
Art Bennett aud wife spent Sunday
with Mrs Benefits mother i'll Ottawa
Elmer Branson, of OVERLOOK, was i'll
Garrett, Yesterday, on his way to lola
Miss Lizzie Stewart spent last week at
Overlook, with her brother Arthurani
family
{. Scarf and wife spert SUNDAY with
their daughter, Mrs. Milt Foster, at
Lawrence.
Irn Wilson came down from Topeka.
Saturday, to visit his wife and boy a
week or so
Mrs d. Siglra went to Osawatomie,
Monday, to visit her daughter, Mrs
John Ecord.
Charley Bronston came down from
Kansas City, Monday, to attend his
father funeral.
Roila Wagstaff came in from Wichita,
SUNDAY morning, and spent the day
with his mother.
Harley Row has returned from Law
renee, and mas resumed his old place in
Lanes drug store.
Sam'l McCrea and wife, of Richmond,
visited his brother, b. G. McCrea, and
family. Wednesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19
FOUND DEAD In BED.
Col. Chris BOuck Passed Peace
fully away.

Chris Bouck, one OF the best-known
citizens of Greeley, was found dead in
bed. Tuesday morning. He had not
been feeling we'll for some time, but was
up and about town most of the time,
and his sudden death was surprise to
the community. He was an unusually
large and fleshy man, and he probably
smothered to death.
Col. Bouck was an excellent citizen.
lie was not, member of any church,
but he believed in the Golden Rule--the
Brotherhood of Mainland he lived
what he preached. He was one of the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19
w. ]. McMurravwent to Kansas City
Wednesday, 20 visit his wife.

W. ]. McMurravlwent to Kansas City,
Wednesday, 20 visit his wife
Charlie Stein came over from Osawat.
omic, Tuesday. to visit his mother, Mrs,
Ed Stein, who is sick.
MIR. and Mrs {. IL. Nichols. of Lone
Elm, were in the city. Saturday, and
called on the AGITATOR.
Miss Carrie Seiss enjoved a visit from
Misses Carrie and Stella Adams. of La
Haipe, the first of the week.
Mrs. l.. B. Smith left Monday, tor
Alta, H. to visit her son, john, and other
relatives two or three weeks.
Miss Grace Ricketts,. who has been
teaching term OF select school at Gree
lev, closed the term last Friday.
Miss Lizzie Gregory arrived from Ne
vada. Mo Sunday, to visit her mother.
She returned to Nevada, Monday
ID. W. Cheek left for indianapolis last
Saturday,, as delegate to the national
convention of the Modern Woodmen.
Harry Armstrong and wife came up
from lola tn attend the funeral of Mrs.
Armstrong; father, Jacob Bronston
We are glad 20 learn that Mrs |. !.
Fuller, of Spring Branch, who has been
very sick for several weeks, isimproving
The friends of Mrs. W. j. McMurray
will be pleased to learn thai her health
is improving. She came home, Yesterday
Earl Welsh left, Sunday, on his return
to Oklahoma City, after visiting his
mother and brothers three or four weeks
Rev 0 c. Bronston came down from
Princeton, Monday, to attend the funer-
al Of his father, which occurred Tuesday
afternoon.
Miss Olive Lake and her little brother,
Harold of the Glenlock neighborhood,
paid us visit, SATURDAY., and got bug
gy coupon.
Carl Smith. who has been working in /
Topeka for several months, came down.
Wednesday, to visit his parents, Geo Y.
Smith ard wife.
Ralph Decker, son of w. o. Decker and
wife. who has been attending the deaf
and dumb institute at Olathe, returned
home the FIRST of the week.
Raw Hubbard, who left Garnett a
number of years ago, arrived home Tues
dav. He has seen vast amount oi
country during his absence.
Mrs. II. n. Hopkins came down from
Lawrence, Monday, and will spend the
summer here. Her son, Jaw, is III the
employ of the Santa Fe railway, at To
peka Jay is a splendid young man, and
has bright future.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19
Lone Elm Items

Miss Lena I..rd came up from lola
Wednesday.
C.Swan and wife visited relatives neal
Kincaid the first OF the week.
MRS. Alice Miller, of Kincaid vicinity
visited her mother, Mrs. E. Miller, Sun
day.
Miss Edna Archer, of Garnett. is visit
ing her aunt and cousins, Mrs. Rilla Reeve
and family.
mrs. Rilla Reeve ana son Willie visited
relatives in Garrett and Glenlock several
days last week.
Mrs. Anna Tollivcr. of Pleasanton
visited Lone Elm friends from Saturday
until Wednesday.
The PRESBYTERIAN people are preparing
for Children's day exercises at IL a. m
The NJ. E. Church people will ha We their
Children's day exercises at IL a. m,
June 9th.
NJ. Carrier made Ave thousand on the
Board OF Trade" in Kansas City last
week. He purchased hundred thous-
and bushels of corn. Monday, he pur-
! chased the old Byerly farm, mile or
two northeast of town, for forty dollars
an acre.
Grandma Pistole's ninet y-ninth birth
anniversary occurred last Friday, June
10Th. A dozen of her Lone Elm friends
arranged a little surprise for her; went
| in company to the home OF her daugh.
ter, Mrs. w. L. Hastings with whom
she lives, spending the time from $3.50
until a p. m. with her. Each left Grand.
ma little remembrance of the occasion.
mrs. Leanna Pistole, cher maiden name
was Leanna Moore) was born in Green
vile, s. c., near the Saluda river, and re-
moved with her parents and grandpar'
ents from that place to Dekaub county
Tenn, in 1853. They moved with pack
horses, an old-fashioned spinning wheel
topping one OF the loads. She came
from Illinois about twenty years ago
to live with her daughter. Mrs. Tasting
She has been woman OF great forti
tude and endurance, undergoing many
hardships.
II sMITH.sMITH
At the home of the brides parents
Captain and Mrs. G. A. Smith, TUESDAY
evening, June 16. at 7:3O p. M, Mr.
Russell Smith, of Lone Elm. and Mis-
NARY Smith, of Colony, were united II
marriage, Rev. Magill, of Welda, offici
ating. The brides sister, mrs. Kitti
Bidwell, played the wedding march
After congratulations supper was served
The bride is the Oldest daughter of Cal
tain and mrs. Smith, and is a worth
and resnected vOunp woman and one
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

Sam Vess was over from Osawtomie,
Wednesday, visiting his parents and
brothers. Sam is looking we'll. He says
those passenger trains are pretty sure to
be put on the K N & d. road a week
from next Sunday; that the engines to
be used have been selected. and "it's
sure go" this time. We hone so, anyhow.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

Mrs. Johnson, of Jackson township,
died, Sunday, at the home of her son, X.
o. Johnson, who purchased the "Lank"
Caldwell farm. She was nearly ninety
years of age. The remains were taken
back to her old home in Nebraska.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

Capt. &C. Leech and wife LETT for Bos.
ton, Wednesday. intending to make that
their home. They haye been residents
of Anderson county for many years, and
have host of friends here, who will
miss them. Captain Leech says he likes
Kansas, but he thought he'd like to 60
back to his old stamping-ground, and
live while in CITY that has a Demo-
cratic mayor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

The passenger trains promised on the
H.. n. & ID. road failed to materialize last
Sunday. The excuse given is that the
recent floods have reduced the number of
available engines. The trains may be
put on some time in the near future.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

O. l.. Shaunessv, druggist of West.
phalia, died suddenly, Wednesday morn
ing. after only few hours illness. We
have not learned any particulars
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19
Harley Stein made business trip to
lola and Gas City, Tuesday,

Mrs. Sam Whitehead, of Ottawa, who
has been visiting her parents, o. p. Greg
DRY and wife, a couple OF weeks, returned
home, Wednesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

VIM. King, who ischarged with break
ing into Rice Bros. restaurant, mad ms
preliminary trial before ustice Gordon,
last SATURDAY., and was bound over TO
the distiitt court in the sum OF $l,ooo
As he was unable to give bond, he was
sent back to jail.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

Tommy Nicholson informs us that his
"a Their and mother and his brother George
and family were high and dry during the
Aood at Topeka; that they did not live
in North Topeka. as reported, but on
h;gh GROUND in South Topeka.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

Martin Kent came over from Osawato-
mic. Tuesday. to accompany his mother
to Pueblo Colo
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

Mrs. Nora Mcconnell, who has been
visiting Judge Hamilton and wife and
other friends couple of weeks. returned
to Joplin, Tuesday
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

Farmers, if you haven't noticed J. j.
Anderson's adj, you'd better look it up
it will interest you.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

Miss Esmah Woodcock entertained
the members of the Y. F. F. club, MON
day evening. A very pleasant time is
reported.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

The Methodists held their quarterly
meeting last Sunday. Rev. Jones. OF
Humboldt, occupied the pulpit, morning
and evening.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

The Royal Neighbors give an ice-cream
social this evening. The Woodmen or
chestra will furnish music.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19
LOCAL NOTES zs sssf1" s city s' and s"e co"" s,t

T. |. Hassey has fitted up neat Office
in the National Bank of Commerce bnild-
ing. Everything about the place is as
snug as bug in a rug.
Mrs Hiram Andrews, while arranging
some curtains, Monday, fell from the
chair on which she was standing, and
fractured bone in one of her arms. DR..
Cunningham reduced the fracture.
w. K. Lacy and c. L. Lincoln have
been putting in good deal of the time
fishing lately, and the fish stories they
tell would put the ordinary fish prevar-
icators to shame. They are pretty good
fishermen. though.
Ray Click, of the Ottawa Wholesale
Grocery Company, was with the ottawa
relief expedition, the first relief to reach
the Topeka food sufferers after the dis
aster occurred. Ray has many friends
in Garnett, and they are glad of his safe
return.
At a meeting of the board of education,
Monday evening, Miss Ella Steward
was selected as one of the teachers OF
the east side school, to take the place OF
Miss Chandler, who was selected at a
former Getting but resigned The teach
ers for the west side were also selected
They are Geo Lawellin, principal; Maude
Archer, assistant principal; Miss Lind.
say, first primary; Floy Caldwell, second
primary.
Howard Hester, of Lone Elm town.
ship, paid us visit, Monday, and took
two buggy numbers. Or course, he talk
ed politics little (he always does), and
it is his opinion that Grover Cleveland
will be the next Democratic nominee IL !
president, and that he will be elected
But Howard isn't tor Grover-O, no! lie
says if the Populists conclude to go out
of business, he'll support the Socialist
ticket. And the woods are full of that
kind of Populists.
S. A. Baird. OF Mineral Point, paid u
pleasant visit, Tuesday. He said hi
I old buggy is about worn out, so he too
: a couple of numbers on that rubber tire
n runabout. Mrs Card has been yer
sick for some time, and is as yet confine
to her bed. but she is improving. Nj
: Baird sa, man by the name of Fogl'
s OF " illiai ,burg, is building a cheese fat
!, tory at Mineral oint Tor Amiot); tina
O The foundation is finished. end the built
J. ing is in process of erection. The cour
IS try around Mineral Point is excellen
for that purpose.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

A lawn social was held at the Method
ist church, Tuesday evening, Refresh.
ments were served and the kid Band
furnished music.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

Sol Borror received telegram, yester-
day, from his son, Charlie, who is at
Heppner. Oregon, in which he says that
he and his wife are both safe but they lost
all they had in the flood.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

A letter from E. l.. Goss, OF Chanute,
TO the Greeley Graphic. states that his
comnany will soon have several rigs in
the Jas field about Greeley, and that the
district will be thoroughly tested for
uas and oil.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

Old Mr.. Hanselman died on Thursday
of last week, at the home OF his daughter
Mrs. l.. H. Spohn. The funeral took
Mace on Saturday, the services being
conducted by Rev. Church.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

On account of the illness of DIR. Cation,
of Welda, his case was continued until
the October term.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

T. ]. Hassey has fitted up neat office
in the National Bank of Commerce bnild-
ing. Everything about the place is as
snug as bug in rug.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

w. K. Lacy and c. L. Lincoln have
been putting in good deal of the time
fishing lately, and the fish stories they
tell would put the Ordinary fish prevar.
icators to shame. They are pretty good
fishermen, though.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

Mrs Hiram Andrews, while arranging
some curtains, Monday, fell from the
chair on which she was standing, and
fractured bone in one of her arms. DIR.
Cunningham reduced the fracture.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-19

A son was born to Rev. Crawford Ran
kin and wife, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, last
Sunday.