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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
Maj. Gear Dead.

Mai. ~ A +. Gear, OF Greeley, died
last Tuesday afternoon, ut the home of
MS daughter, Mrs. Fred Rhodes, at Col
onv. where he had been for several weeks.
Hsheath had been poor for some time,
and an attack OF pneumonia finally
brought his earthly career TO an end.
Maj Gear came to Anderson county,
from PENNSYLVANIA, in 1867 or '68. He
was prominent citizen and enjoyed The
high regard of all with whom he r,.ne
in contact He took an active interest
III all questions of political and econom.
ic reform, and his counsel was sought by
the forces that opposed the Republican
party.
He leaves two sons and two daughters
William and Dale and Mrs Ed Ports
mouth and Mrs Frid Rhodes--to mourn
his death.
The funeral took place at Colony, and
the remains were inferred in the GENE
terry at that place.
We exuend heartfelt sympathy to the
b,reavcd family.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
The Merchant of Venice.

The Merchant of Venice" was given
last Friday evening, as was advertised,
in the Grand Opera house, by our home
talent. Everybody went. of course--peo
pie will always patronize home talent,
and they always go arme to criticize.
But in this entertainment they were
forced to surrender their arms. The
"Alerchant of Venice is heavy comedy,
1t takes good deal of courage for those
unaccustomed to stage work to attempt
the rendition of so hard "A play, and for
those utterly innocent of the stage to at
tempt it, it is no small wonder people
sought to criticize. and would have been
no surprise had they been given grounds
upon which to base such criticism We
do not speak OF the inexperiencc of the
cast in the way of on apology tor them
they need none.
The house was lull, and from beginning
to end the play was succession OF sur
priscs for the audience. MANY went
with the expectation of seeing cheaplv
costumed, decidedly amatuerish product
ion, and were surprised when confronted
BIS people who played as though living
their parts, deliberately costumed. On
account of the lack of space we can men.
ton only few of the leading characters
personally, but each one is deserving oi
special mention. Shvlock. as played by
Toe Keezel, could scarcely have been I'M
proved. Portia, by Carolina Rovcr,
was in turn the essence OF wit and the
soul of sentiment. The part of Bassanio
contains wide scope tor eloqucnce, the
which Forrest +. lived did ample justice.
l.. D. Kirk unseltishlv portrayed the I'M
selfish Antonio. Olive Hiatt, as the
LEWIS daughter and enamored sweet
heart of Lorenzo. was perfect, and Gcna
Gregory as Nerrisa, the demure compan-
ion of Portia, could not have done bet
ter. The remainder of the cast were equal
" as good in their respective parts.
We have heard praise on all sides for the
company and not one dissenting word
There is considerable talk OF putting the
play on IN some of the neighboring towns
but nothing definite has been decided
upon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
Kerr-LaWrenCe.

''Grifl'' Kerr. of Glcnlock, and Mss
Cora Lawrence, of Topeka were united
in marriage, Wednesday afternc on, at
the home of the brides parents. Isaac
Lawrence and wife. in Topeka. Rev. A.
Scott Blcdsoe, president of the Kansas
Spiritualist Association, performing the
ceremony
The happy couple came to Glenlock,
yesterday, and were given a rece Dtion
and big dinner at the home of X. n.
Kerr and wife. They will make their
home on the old Kerr farm adjoining
Glenlock.
The bride is former Anderson county
girl, and is granddaughter of Uncle
Zimr and Aunt Mary Lawrence, who
have gone to their reward The bride.
groom is we'll known in the county,
They start out with bright prospects for
the future. They have large circle Of
friends whose best wishes they have.
The AGrTAToR offers congratulations
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
Resolutions OF Respect.

Since it has pleased our Heavenly
Father, in His infinite wisdom, to re-
move from us Miss Josie McCoole. we.
as teachers of the Garnett city schools,
desire 10 place on record tribute to her
memory.
Therefore, be it re olved:
FIRST, That, bv her death, we haze
lost one whose faithfulness in duty was
remarkable, and whose diligence was
untiring.
Second. That we would bear testimony
to the unusual success attained by her IN
her chosen profession, success when
all who were acquainted with her work
unhesitatinglv recognized.
Third, That her personality was such
that she endeared herself to all those
with whom she was associated.
Fourth, That while she is no longer
with us. vet, her memory will ever be
cherished and her influence will remain
Fifth, That we tender our heartfelt
sympathy to the familv'and friends who
have been so deeply bereaved, and com.
mend them to Him "who doeth all
things we'll"
Sixth, That a copy of these resolu-
tiun- he sent to the sorrowing family;
also. that they he sent to the county
papers and to the Western School Jour
nal for publication.
Mamie h. HUNTER,
GEORGE I.AwELLIN,
MABEI DAVIS,
Cor.mittcc.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

to Anderson county, Kansas. where his
wife died July 3, 1900.
Mr.. Paatt became sick Aug. 1, 1908.
and died at Paris, Texas, at the home
of his son George, Feb 81, 1904.
+ We children survive him: Julius b.
Pratt, os Rocky Ford. Colorado; Geo.
II. Pratt, of Paris, Texas; Mary l.. An
derson, of Garnctt. Kansas Emma b.
Vaughn, of Garnett. Kansas; and leila
b. Rogers, of Cement, Oklahoma. Also,
one brother and sister, who reside in
California. survive him.
e.
Deceased was wei! known throughout
the county. and was highly respected.
He will be greatly missed by the entire
community.
The AGITAToR sincerely sympathizes
with the Borrowing family in their he.
reavement.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
Missouri Pacific Excursions.

From March LIST to April 30th. the
Missouri Pacific will sell one way colonist
tickets to San Francisco, Sacramento,
Los Angeles and other California points
at TWENTY-FIVE dollars. Same rate will
also apply to Portland, Oregon, Tacoma,
Seattle and otner points in Oregon and
Washington.
On the first and third Tuesdays, round
trip tickets will be on to points in west.
ern Kansas at one fare plus So for round
trip. good II days from date of sale.
Feb 18th to 9TH the Missouri Pacific
will sell round-trip tickets to Topeka tor
one and one-third fare, round trip, good
returning Feb GOTH
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
BurIesque OratOriCaI Contest.

That sidc-splitting entertainment that
YOU have been hearing so much about
Tor the past few weeks will be given in
the Grand Opera House here in Garnett,
next Tuesday evening, March Sth. You
will want to hear the funny orations Of
Judges Smart and Scnoonover and YOU
will want to hear Willie Knight speak a
piece and I.,G. Johnson talk about Some
People" and Noah Bowman talk on
Hash
Special numbers OF both vocal and in
strumcnta music will be rendered by
prominent people.
The musc-loving people of Garnett
will be glad to know that among those
who will take part on the program will
be Mrs. g. W. Rockwell of Kansas City.
The last, but not the least, will be that
long talkcdoi debate between Doe
Decker and Joe kcezel, on the SUBJECT,
Resolved, That a dog is more profit to
man than gun" This will undoubt
edly be the funniest debate that ever
occurred in Kansas. Decker will have
some sample dogs with him, and lots OF
evidence, but keezcl is not mapping, for
he will he there with some hot shots,
too. People are coming from Mont Ida,
Greeley and lie Row to attend this Won
dcrIu discussion and unique entertain.
mcnt This entertainment has been
planned by. and will be given under the
auspices of, the Y. i. s. {. l.. of the
Christian church.
Tickets will be ON sale next Monday
morning, March 18th, at Glass book
store. Gallery seats. Is cents; main
floor, % cents, with 10 cents extra for
reserved seats
This is certainly one of the most clab
crate programs and unique entertain
ments that has ever been given in Gar
net
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
A New Magazine.

Was there field tor the new periodi-
cal, The ~ wentieth Century Home:
The reader may judge for himself. 1t is
an attempt to present for the first time
in any publication. the whole world OF
living and household work from stand
point that will be strictly accurate and
scientific in every respect. The exact
truth in everything applied to life. Not
tradition, not old nurse stories. not i'm
aginary good, but how to do according
to the best lights of modern science.
Certa inly that is Il new field.
Its first reception by the public has
been so fiattering that the edition WAS
increased from 100, 900 to III 900, and
Thea to 141,OO0 copies. Its reception
by the press has been equally flattering.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
New Store.

Charles Brooks and family arrived
from Ionesvile, Michigan. Wednes lay,
intending to make this their home. Mr..
Brooks mas leased The toscow building,
on the north side. and will put in a full
stock OF staple dry goods boots, shoes,
etc He is a merchant of years of exper-
ience, and understands his business. He
comes to Kansas because he had poor
health in the fiozen state of Michigan,
and wanted home where there are mil.
der winters. We gladly welcome this
family to Garrett
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

w. W. Pratt died last Saturday, at the
HON, OF his son George, Mt Paris, Texas,
where he had gone on "A visit, He was
nearly seventy years OF age.
The remains were brought to Garnett,
by his son George. arriving here on
Monday. The funeral took place from
the residence of ]. !. Anderson, the ser
vices being conducted by Rev. Moore,
pastor of the Christian church. and the
remains were placed in the Garnett Gem
etcrv, bv the side of his wife
e.
OBITUARY.
". W. Pratt was born in Luzern
county, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1884;
moved with his parents to Sterling. Ill ,
in the fall of 1895. where he grew to
manhood, and was married to Elizabeth
Hagey, Feb, %, 1857. He moved with
his family to Usage. Iowa. in the spring
oi 1865. In the fall of 1860, they moved
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Two or three weeks ago, we mentioned
the success Miss Hattie Weld. of Greeley
is having with breeding line poultry.
She is making a speciality of White Hol-
land turkeys, and is succeeding well.
During the past few months, she mas
made shipments to various points IN
Kansas, as well as to points IN Iowa,
Arkansas. oklahoma and California,
She SAYS she could have sold many more
if she had had them Her White Holland
turkey crop brought her SlO6.5O. She
also sold number of Guinea fowls. Ii
paws IL raise p uliry.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
Letter List

Letters uncalled for at the Garrett
postoffice:
Mr.. l.. ". Warner. Mrs mise Smith,
Mr.. Win ~ 4, J. ". Murphy wv. T..
Tel. Coz. Mrs. d. { Johnson, Rev. l. L..
Harrell, Mrs. John Dockendorf.
Persons claiming the above will please
say advertised.
w. :. BEMIs. Postmaster.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Ira Myers. who took his wiies remains
to Illinois for burial returned, home, YES
terday, with his children. Mrs. Nj yers'
mother came, also, and will keep house
for the family.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

All diseases start in the bowels. Keep
them open or YOU will be sick. CAS-
CARETS act like nature. Keep silver
and bowels active without a sickenng,
gripping feeling. Six million people take
AMI recommend CASCARETS.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
DENTAL APPLIANCES

Vary with the Dentist. ANY number
can he found who are still adhering to
the oll-style methods which are the bug,
aboo OF the toothache sufferer. They
never realize that the ache is bad enough
without their kill or cure practices. The
Painless Pleasant Methods we adopt are
the proper thing.
EVANS Dentist, over Postoffice
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
TEAM WANTED.

Wanted: Team of four year old horses,
weighing from 1 300 to 1,4OO pounds.
Must he sound and broke-no blemishes.
Inquire at west lumber yard.
FOSTER CURRIER,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

The drillers for the Knapp company
arrived here Tuesday morning, and be.
gan putting the machinery together this
morning They do not know just where
they will begin work.-The Colony Free
Press
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
Notice OF Final Settlement

STATE OF KANSAS,
ANDERSON COUNTY
In the Probate Court in and for said
County
In the matter of the estate of
Charles Tompson Martin, Deceased
Creditors and all other persons inter
ested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby
omitted, that at the next regular term OF
the PROBATE court in and for said county,
to be begun and held at the court room
in Garnett, county o. Anderson and
state aforesaid. on the first Monday in
the month of March A. D. 1904, shall
apply to said court Ter a full and final
settlement of SAID estate.
c. RENzENBERGER
Administrator OF
Charles Tomson Martin. Deceased.
February ., A. ID. 1904. w4w
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Wanted: Men or women local Represent.
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Try HOIcOmb's Headache Pow.
ders. They have cured Others;
they will cure you.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Fl. |. Dedrick made business trip t.
Ouencmo the first OF the week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

These are moving times. Wagon Loaf 3
of household goods. going in all direc
tions, pass through town every day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

II. s. Farnham was sent to the state
hospital at Osawatomie, MONDAY
Sheriff Wvcoff took him ever.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

The "Belivvers' are holding series oi
meetings at the Fairview scn"oi house
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

What. will Dock Decker saw about the
dogs next Tuesday evening"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Iohn Rankin has sold his farm. and
will move To town next week. lie mas
rented he lIierly property.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

John G. Johnson will say some sp'tv
things about Some People next Tues
dav evening, at the opera house.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

.Indian Doc" Williams mas been taken
to the poor farm. SD that he could re-
ceive proper care.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Hank Myers made business trip t"
Fl. scott the first oi the week
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Jeffrey Brown and vile, OF Toledo,
Ohio, arrived, Monday. on visit I"
their cousin, Miss tielle Smith
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Mrs. Chris Winter visited relatives al
lie Rov, Sunday and Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

W.K. Shaw went to Eureka. Tuesday,
to visit his daughter. Mrs. Frank Ora
ham. and to transact some business
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

County Treasurer Simons has Pur-
chased Frank Ratclif1's residence.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

lin Smith was up from lola the first
81 the week looking after some business
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

{. Arnoldy moved into the Blum prop
erty, in the southeast part OF town,
which he rec ntly purchased.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

What kind of gun will Joe kcezel use
next Tuesday evening, at the opera
house.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

A. Walker. the north-side shoe man, is
moving to FL Dorado this week
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Mrs Belle Durham has been very sicI
with pneumonia the past week or so.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Col. D. W. Houston transacted bust
ness in Lawrence. Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Charley Blum was down from Ottawa,
Wedn sday, visiting his brother Jake
and wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Judges Schoonovcr and Smart will
both, he funny next Tuesday evening, at
The contest,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

You will enjoy Noah Bowmans talk
on Hash" next Tuesday evening III
the opera house.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Willie Knight will be in his joll'est
mood next Tuesday evening, at the
opera house
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
R-I-P-A-N-S TABULES
Doctors find
a good prescription
For mankind.

The scent packet is enough
for usual occasions. The family
bottle go cents) contains sup
ply for year. All druggists
sell them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Melvin Roberts. OF Buffalo. was in
town. Tuesday, visiting l.. ID. Warad
and family. He says the little town of
Buffalo is booming. They have seven
teen gas wells and nineteen oil wells ard
a big brick plant. with prospects Tor
other manufacturing enterprises. Mr.
Roberts went to Wclda on the noon
train. aud he and Miss Nita l.anning
were united in marriage i'll the evening.
The AGrrAToR offers congratulations.
Miss Laura Gregg returned from the
National Woman Suffrage convention at
Washington on Thursday of last week.
Sc left Tor Oklahoma. Wednesday, to
organize and conduct campaign OF cd
ucation. hoping that when Oklahoma
shall be admitted to the union OF states,
her constitution will give women the
RICH: OF uflrage.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Miss liza Judy went to Chanute, Tues:
day. TO attend the wedding OF her friend
Mable Cilchrist, sister of Mrs (his
Judy.
Judge Slcer has purchased Mr. j.. {
Kuth's property on Fourth avenue. west.
and will II, it up for a home for himself
and wife.
F.. r.. Elder, the venerable politician
and statesman, came down IRON Ottawa
with the Alien crowd, to see the Repnb-
lican circus
Eli Long and family have moved into
the Raw Woodcock property. on !h'rd
avenue, west. recently PURCHASED by
Daise { heck.
Misses Lizzie Gregory and Rose Law
elm r.turnc from St Louis, Sunday
morning. Miss Gregory went to New
ada, NO., yesterday
The rear star way of the opera house
hos hren re-modcltd and the door en-
,,ryrd so a. To afford easy exit IN case
oi fire. rhis,s great Improvement,
l,hn Slonaker arrived from Colorado
asst Friday, to visit friends and LOOK
,,r some business. John has been hav'
-. considerable trouble with his ewes
I'm, otherwise he is feeling tip-top H'
sa.s his father aud mother and his wii'
and son are enjoying the best OF health
and they are all in love with Colorado
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

CLYDE Glass is seriously i'll with pncu
monia.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Miss liza Judy went to Chanute, Tues.
dav. 10 attend the wedding of her friend
Mable Gilchrist, a sister of Mrs (his
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Vernon Archer was in town. Tuesday,
carving his arm in sling He saws the
report of his injury last week was exag'
rerated; that while the wound is n bad
one The will not lose any part of his hand
The wrist will probably be stiff, but
otherwise, The hand will be all right.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Otto I.owman, of the Selma neighbor-
hood. paid us visit last Saturday He
had lust returned from Chase county.
where he had been visiting his brother,
!. II. Otto says Chase is cattle county,
and that the farmers and ranchmcn out
there have lots of money and are making
plcntv more. lie likes that section oi
the state
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

George Lacy and Clair Lincoln have
purchased the old Downe home, on Sec
ond avenue, west. The Trigg family.
who are now occupying the house,
will move To- the property recently
occupied by Capt. sol Kaufman and
wife, across the street north of the west
side school house.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Judge Slicer united two couples III mar.
rage, Monday: John c. Bidwcll and
Miss Edit h Schuesser, of Lone Elm town
ship. and Chas. Dykes and Lucy Cook
The Judge issued marriage licence, Tues
dav, to Melvin D. Roberts. of Buffalo,
and Miss Nita Lanning, Of Welda.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

|. NJ, Johnson, of Welda township,
paid us visit, Saturday. He has recent
" disposed of his farm, and says he don't
know just where he will light" next
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Everybody will he delighted with AIRS,
Rockwell, and those whn take part on
the musical part of the program, next
Tuesday evening, at the opera house.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

Frank Nicnols is in receipt OF tcle
gram and letter informing him OF the
death of his mother, Mrs. II n. Nichols,
who died Feb. oath, at her home IN Eu
reka, California, OF pneumonia He has
received no further particulars.
Ne learn that Fred Holloway, son OF
Iohm NJ. Hull,%ay and wiie, ol Fiadlay,
Linn county. died Il week ago last Sun
day, of pneumonia We have learned no
further particulars The Borrowing tam
nv nave our SINCERE sympathy.
Our old friend A. Babcock. of Lone
Elm To vnsh p, pald Us a visit to-day.
He SAYS lac has been carefully studying
the political situation, and he can see
ne way out al the difficulty exceDt thro'
,Socialiam
W. II. Cooper has purchased twenty
acres of land in Orchard Park addition,
north Of Geo. De W,ll's home, and will
fix it mp for a homt and dairy farm.
He expects to buy more land adjoining
The twenty.
Perry Worthin ston. of Indian Creek
township, was in town, Monday, trans
acting business in the probate court in
connection with the estate of Matte |.
Worthington deceased.
Everybody will he delighted with AIRS,
Rockwell, and those who take part on
the musical part of the program, next
Tuesday evening, at the opera house.
: |. NJ, Johnson, of Welda township,
paid us visit, Saturday He has recent.
ly disposed of his farm, and says he don't
know Just where he will light" next.