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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03
Chas. E. WOlfIey Kills Himself,

News reaches Garnett that Chas. f.
Wolflev, a former resident OF this city,
committed suicide, February Sth, at An
helm, Calf. by taking strychnine.
Deceased was cousin of Chas. Wolf
ley, of Garnett Something over thirty
five years ago, he was engaged in bust
ness here. He built the old Eagle Mills,
the first Touring mill built in this city
and was connected with the mill after
wards, we believe, with Hutchinson &
Stevenson. He became partner in bust.
ness with ". S. Vrecland, whose daughter
he married. dis wife gave birth to
little girl, and, soon after, died. MIR.
Woltiey returned to his old home in Cir
cleville, Ohio, and went from there to
California. His many old-time friends
here greatly regret to hear OF his sad
ending.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03
The Midnight FLYER

Rarely has dramatic event excited
the wide and deep interest thar has been
shown IN Ed Anderson's big scene pro-
.duction, Il he Midnight FLYER. Seldom
if ever, has stage Offering received such
superlative praise from the newspaper
press and such attention from eccleSi'
astic publications. Not only haye all
classes o regular theatre goers been at
tractcd by THE Midnight Flyer, but
all other circles have patronized aud en-
dorscd it. The Grand Illuminated
scene, THE Mammoth Ship Scene,
1.-THE Ssorm at Sea-, The realistic Snip
Wreck, The Adirondack Mountains in
Winter" and the thrilling Railroad Scene
and some of the scenic effects that are
to be seen in his big production. The
play was staged by Mr., Anderson and
the supporting company is of that high
excellence always seen III productions
tions given by this well known and pop
ular manager Ettfy piece of scenery
that is carried Tor this great play vii
positively be used. The engagement Is
for one night only, and will he at the
Opera house on Wedn. sday evening
Sth.
Prices, 20, 80 and 80 cents. Seats on
sale at Glass Book Store.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03
Try the Agitator for Job work.
DEMOCRATIC OPPORTUNITY.

Mr., Bryan has announced through the
columns of his paper, The Coinmoner,
| that the principal cause of Democratic
defeat this year was that the men who
| secured controlot the party organization
at st. Louis sounded retreat when a
A charge should have been ordered all
along the line. He insists that the con
ditions demand radical action, and that
the people want some; hing definite upon
which they can RELY The Commoner
he announces, will carry on q campaign
Of education. advocating tariff reform,
the overthrow OF private monopolies,
labor egislatio municipal ownership
of public utilities, public ownership OF
railroads and telegraph systems, an in
come tax. the election of federal Judges
by the people, tho election of United
states senator's By popular vote, direct
legislation, and the selection of post
masters by the people whom they are to
serve.
1t Will be necessary to regain con : oil
Ut the party organization, To do this
the friends of reform throughout the en-
tire country must work together. A
Democratic paper of national scope OF.
tcrs the best means tor carrying on this
work, ana The Conmoner occupies this
field. The campaign OF education and
organization which Mr.. Bryan an
nouuces will be carried Oh through The
Commoner will not only be interesting
and instructive, but every Democrat and
independent thinker should receive The
Commoner regularly so as to keep in
touch with the progress the reform
forces are making. and to tortify him
sell with facts and arguments to con
vince his Republican neighbor that the
Democratic party offers the surest relief
from class legislation and trust domina-
ton
The low rate which Mr. BRYAN has
quoted us on his paper enables us to
send you The Com "a Jncr and The AGI.
rAroR both one year for $1.G5. Get
your neighbors to join you in circulating
Democratic literature, and the election
returns in 1908 wil! not call forapolo-
gies or explanat tons.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03
Search Light Club.

The Search Light Club held delight
iu meeting, Feb. 23d, ut the home of
Mrs. J. {. Wise.
Mrs Mitchell gave Il most comprehen.
'sive talk on Siberia and its develop.
nent.
Mrs Currier read scholarly paper on
the Exies of Siberia, and Mrs. Earnest
told of the Great Siberian Railway
which created enthusiastic discussion
Mrs. Wise followed with dainty and ap-
petising refreshments
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Coleman, March 9th
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03
Property Owners Arrested

County Att orney Wilmington has
started a new movc-that is, new for
(,arnett. He is going alter the people
who own buildings where joiuts are
maintained. He has already had James
Moore arrested, and he will be tried in the
district court. He also served notice.
through Sheriff Wye ,f1, on c. A Weide-
man and wife, who also own building
where booze" is dispensed $50 it is al
Legged and others are likely to follow III
they don't watch OUT
This is a move in the direction of law.
enforcement which is cornmendable in Mr.
Wilmington.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03
Found Dead in Bed

milton Anderson was found dead in
bed at his home, in Lincoln township,
Sunday morning. He had been enjov-
ing good health, and did IA good day S
work on the farm, Saturday His death
was a great surprise to all
Mr.. Anderson was one OF the old set
tiers of Anderson county, having lived
here over thin ty-iive years. He was y
most excellent citizen, and the commun-
ity suffers Il severe loss by his death.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

The NATIONAL BANK OF
COMMERCE has opened a
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT in
which deposits may be made,
to draw interest at the rate
Of THREE PER CENT on open
account, subject to check.
Interest VIII be figured quar-
terIy 0nthe first days of JAM
uary, April, July and October,
and credited to the depOSltOr'S
account. They will pay
FOUR PER CENT on time
deposits and TWO PER CENT
on commercial accounts.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03
Watch Us Grow

Every house in town is full, aud there
is Il cry for more houses. Letters are re-
abroad, every dav, ;nquiring for houses
iarnett isn't going to have big, windy
balloon hoom-docs rtWaut it-but she S
going to grow right along, and, within
a few years, will make some of her
neighbors green with envy
Watch us grow
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03
Jeptha and His Daughter

The Garnett High school will, on the
evening of March 10th, give the can
tata "Jeptha and His Daughter" The
proceeds will go to the school library
fund. More than 100 voices will take
part in the choruses
Graves orchestra will assist.
Tickets on sale all OF next week. at
Glass hook store; also by some of the
students. Price. IS and 80 cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03
Dropped Dead

Mrs. Will Beissel, wife Of the post
master at Westphalia, dropped dead
last Monday morning, while engaged in
doing her homework The news of her
death was great shock to the commun.
ity. She was held in the hig esteem
By large circle of friends.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03
These Seeds Grow

Have YOU ever tried Landreth's seeds?
4 good mrny people in aud about Gar.
nett have, and they are going to send
Tor more this spring. Those who have
planted Laudreth 5 seeds know that they
are good; that they grow, and are true
to name Better send a trial order to
b. Landreth Co seedmen, Philadelphia
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03
Farm Tor Rent.

Six miles east Of Garrett; good Eouse,
good water aud some pasture. On ru-
raj route No e.
1868 NJ. |. TURRELI.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Otto Katzen, of Greeley, and Miss
Katie Kuerses, OF Scipio, were united in
marriage at the Catholic church at Mt.
Carmel, Tuesday morning.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Cameron James, of Jackson township,
has gone 70 Junction City, where he
has secured a lob.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Scott Spriggs' big blue-ribbon horse
sale at Westphalia, Monday, was well
attended. goodlv number OF Garnett
people were there. Some Of the horses
brought fancy prices.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

]. W. Grrr;son and Ad Cline have been
attending the grand lodge Of the a o.
[. w. at Leavenworth this week Ad
went by way OF Paola, to visit his sis
ter, Mrs, J. F Brandon, and other rela.
tives.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

". K. Hollingsiiead and Mrs. Eliza
beth Swallow went to Chaputc, yeSter'
dav-Mr. Hoilingshead to visit his
daughter, Mrs, Milford Cunningham,
and Mrs Swallow to visit her daughter,
Mrs. |. Nj. Cavancss.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Will Vail and w. A. Herrick have the
foundations laid for couple OF cottages
on Second Avenue, west They will both
be thoroughly up-to date houses.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Tho poultry association held its regu
lar monthly meeting in Garnett, We'd
ncsdav.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Henry Hydorn and family returned
from Chanute the latter part of last
week. and are again at home on their
farm in Lincoln township.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03
For Sale

Farm horse. weight 200 pounds;
fat; cheap Tor cash, or six months time,
iOt2 \. BENNETT.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Mrs. W. X. Shaw has been quite sick
several days at the home of her daugh-
er, Mrs. Frank Graham, at Eureka. but
she is improving.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Are you going to have public sale?
See Judge Higgins, the auctioneer he
will sell your property, and do 1t right
Office near Missouri Pacific depot.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Charley Cole man was initiated i'll the
Woodmen lodge, Wednesday night. The
next morning he looked like he'd been
through a railroad wreck. When some
of the bows outside of the lodge under
took TO guy him about his appear
-ance, Charley replied: "lhst's all right,
but YOU ought to see the goat,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

r. II. VOORHEES, and wife, who have
been visiting their sons Ed emf Andrew
in Chcag }. returned home the hrst OF
the Wes6
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Mrs. Lou Powell and Mrs. Emma
Headley, of Great Bend; came in to day
for a weeks visit with their ister, Mrs,
l.. I. Fuller, of Spring Branch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Mrs. Nancy Love and her two BOYS,
who have been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Foster Murdoch, and family for several
weeks, returned to her home at Oreua,
Oklahoma. Wednesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Andrew Manly spent Sunday with his
brothers and old friends. He still holds
his MACE as chet on the private car OF
the superintendent oil the Santa fe' and
will probably hold it as long as he wants
to, Tor he is a good fellow and UNDER
stands his business
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Harry Walrad went out to western
Kansas the first of the week. to look
alter some real.estatc interests he has
Z
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Night Marshal Tush has been on the
sick list for some time, but is on the
streets again, though not yet MT tor
duty. His son Marty is wearing the
ctar nt DreSsut,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

1t YOU think that Garnett is not grow
ing. lust take a stroll around town, and
the numerous new houses will convince
YOU that YOU were mistaken
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Can't. l.. ID Dohhs is now busy with
his spring delivery OF nursery stock.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

l.. P Kennedy and family have moved
to Pratt bounty, where they have pur
chased quite large ranch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Mrs Lett Miller, of Osawatomie, Wis
tied her father, Judge Mcdonald, the
fore part of the week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Clear the track. The Midnight Fly
er" is due here March Sth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Mrs. Carl Ncuman gave birthday
partytor her six-year old daughter, Mar
guerite, last Saturday afternoon. The
little guests were lone Baldwin, Dorothy
Davis, Leona Mcclellan, Hil,na Nichols,
Mable Jones. Faye Hunt, Harry Hunt,
lrina Thomas, Eula Bybee. Bessie u ybee,
Letia Bybee, Barbara Higliberger
Elizabeth Hiehberger. Anna May Walk
er and Maynard Walker. Light seiresh
nents were served and the little folks
had rollicking TIVE
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Lem Loppage, AIS brother, formerly
OF Garnett, is now running Prohlbi'
ton paper. called the Searchlight, at
Pond Greek. Oklahoma.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Have YOU secured your seats Tor "Th'
Midnight FLYER? If not, why not;
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

A new daughter came to live with
George DeWolf and wife last Sunday
afternoon. Her name is Mary Ida.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

George Bahoock paid us short visit,
yesterday He and his family were on
their way FROM the Richmond neighbor
hood to the doc" Morse farm, now
owned by John Schaessler, which George
and the boys will cultivate this year.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

|. D. Hedges and family have moved
back to the Thomas farm, east of town,
on Fourth avenue.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Miss Edith keefir, of Council Grove,
who has been visiting Mrs. Mary Giltrv,
returned home, Saturday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

George Marshall and wife visited
friends in Ottawa the first OF the week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

We learn that Daise Cheek will build a
big brick house on HIS lots west OF Judge
Hamilton's residence.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Mrs. w. F. lanes and daughter
Bertha, Of Jackson townthip, have gone
east. where they will remain some
months, visiting rela tivcs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Judge Smart will deliver an address
before the Sunday school convention
next Monday evening
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Mss Maude HERMAN went to Osa
watomie, Sunday, to visit her sister o.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Ralph Archer was visiting his brother'
VIII. and wife. Sunday, and, spying
Wills gun, boy like, he had to play with
it viii had said he kept the gun to
keep burglars away, and Ralph said ne
would show what he would do II lie
should meet no with a burglar. He
picked up the gun. pointed it toward the
door and pulled the trigger. tie didn t
know it was loaded, but he loundit was,
far me made hole in the door and did
some other slight damage. Mrs. Harry
De,lrick happened to be near, and shot
or Two grazed one OF her shoulders hut
did not hurt her. Blair Cannon WAS IN
thc room at the tins, and he was scared
out OF years growth,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

A Harvey, the tailor, has gone to At
lanta, Iowa. where he will locate
Harvey is a good tailor and a fine fellow,
and we wish him success.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

ALWAYS on time-"Thc Midnight FLY
err. At the opera house, March Sth
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

The Changers had an oyster supper at
Bush City last Friday night, which was
a pronounced success. Everybody had
n rood time
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

l. II. Daniels, OF Humboldt, begun
dri ling TOR gas at Greeley the first oi
the week, on the Martin leases. Messrs.
Martin and Daniels are, experienced gas
and oil men, and thew have great faith
IN the Greeley field. 1t is reported that
Mr.; Martin has an offer Of $4,000 tor
gas well that produces three million
cubic feet, the parties offering it being
Missouri men.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Gus Graves went to baldwin, Monday,
to visit his parents, He brought his
little daughter home with him, tor
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Bertha, Of Jackson townthip, have gone
east, where they will remain some
months, visiting relatives,
Chas. Kingsolver and wife came down
from Kansas City the first OF the week,
to visit Mrs. Kingsolover's parents. NJ,
Mctzgcr and wife. who are sick. Mrs.
Kingsolver has but recently recovered
from spell of sickness.
Clyde Glass made business trip to
Newton the first of the week. CLYDE has
secured position on the Santa Fe rail.
road, with run" between Newton and
Fort Worth. Texas. Mrs, Glass will go
to Newton in couple OF weeks.
{. A. Weidcman seems to be having
trouble With his sou-in-law, one Brad
bury, who, he claims, is mucll-married
man. Mr. Weidenan received letter
from woman at joplin, who claims
that she became Bradbury 5 wife in May,
1904 He became the husband of Miss
Weideman in 1902. Mr.. Weideman SAYS
be has heard OF two more wives of Brad
bury. The sheriff from Joplin came
over, Yesterday, after Bradbury, but had
to go to Topeka after the extradition
papers,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

There is still some talk of building that
electric line from Ottawa to Lola. II
may be all wind, though.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Fred Policeman and wife arrived from
Aurora, H., Saturday, on visit to Mrs.
Potterman's sister, Mrs, VIM Henrick,
and family
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Quincy McAice says the visit made by
him aud Jake Br"nston to Topeka last
week, to interview some Of the Santa
Fe officials relative to increasing our
water supply, did not result. asexpected.
but that the Santa Fe people will have
some representatives here this week to-
day or to-morrD ~, to look over the
situation and investigate the Ceuaf
creek proposition, and give our city dads
the benefit Of their experience anu judy
nlent
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

M. Metzger and wife are both report
ca some better
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Jake Barndt is arranging to build a
brick house between the house occupied
by Fred Mcdonald and l.. f. Boscow's
residence.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Mrs. Anna Mcdowell, OF Ozark town
ship, who has been visiting her sister in
law, Mrs. Elmer Cnrnutt, returned home,
L.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Miss Elsie Johnson, who has been
visiting at Des Moines, Iowa, returned
home, Tuesday evening.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

We learn that Miss Mary Ellen Lind
say contemplates returning to Garrett,
froTi Topeka, to live. This win he good
news to the old soldiers, for she is one
of the most successful pension attorneys
in the West, aud many old soldiers owe
their pension or increase Of pension TO
her efforts.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

MILKY Lingo, of Yates Center, spent
Sunday with his mother, sister aud
brother near Glenlock,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

The funeral OF Matt Agnew was held
in the Catholic church at Westph ALA,
Monday, and it was attended by a large
number OF people. deceased was one OF
the best known citizens of that portion
Of the county, and lie was held in high
esteem. His death leaves void in
West phalia township that will be hard
to I'LL.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Jonathan Marshall is carrying one
hand in sling. He had parts OF three
fingers cut of by saw in DeWolfs fac
tprv
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-03-03

Mr. ] { Jackson, of Spring Branch,
has been quite sick the past two weeks,
but is improving at present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-12
Wild west
COWBOYS IN
A HOLD Up

Cowen. w. ", July IA hold-up of a
Baltimore & Ohio excursion train was at
tempted Sunday night by cowboys and
rough riders OF Texas Bits Wild West
Show
Three cowboys boarded the train at
fleetwood and were moving through the
crowd OF 1000 passengers. relieving them
at the point OF revolvers and valua bles.
using blank cartridges to intimidate the
crowd.
Oscar Knight, caught in the act. was
arrested and turned over 10 the officials
at Camden-on- Gauley The other two
We're afterward arrested, and when the
train reached here. where the show was
sidetracked
In the Mexican language they told their
colleagues Of the arrest Six or eight Of
them, headed by Mexican George. made
desperate and bloody fight TO liberate
the prisoners. The air apparatus was put
out Of order by the cowboys TO hold the
train
When the shooting ended Floyd Shat
fer, alias Tun Johnson" residence
Frazier. la. and William Rollins. resi-
dense unknown. were dead Henry
knight, residence Phoenix. Ariz. lies
mortally wounded with two other COW
boys in Kestler hospital. while two more
cowboys are in the same hnsplts4l-f44,t-~r,
fadly injured
The passengers fell to the floor OF the
car and between the seats out Of range
OF the bullets. ball ploughed the cheek
OF Constable Lee Coffman and one grazed
the forehead OF Baltimore and Ohio De-
fective ]. l.. Powell. All those implicated
were arrested