The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-07-06
The Pleasant Ridge Celebration.

The n,..Jnal salute began -omptly at
daylight, and was kept up thrcugh the day.
An accident happened TO the / eoe Of artil-
lery ''Our Hensley," which prevented her
transportation 10 the grounds, but she kept
up her noise half-mile of.
The band arrived at II O'Clock, when the
procession moved TO the grove in the follow
ing order:
Fort Leayenworth Brass Band.
Common School, District NO. 4.
Ro,,nd Prairie Lodge No. So j. o. G. T.
Union Sunday School No. 80 - Round
Prairie.
Citizens generally.
Al this time a great concourse OF people
had arrived, and the exercises Of the day
were regularly opened with few well chosen
remarks by the President, Jacob Winters,
Esq, and the introduction of Rev. Isaac
Sanderson, who delivered an impressive
prayer.
The Declaration was then read by VIM.
Broaddus, in clear and distinct tone.
Hon. J y. Bauserman Was then introduced,
and though severely indisposed, delivered an
eloquent and able address. He traced in a
graphic manner the origin and cause Of the
separation Of this country from Great Britain.
lie urged upon all the love of country-of
education-and concluded by happy allu-
sion to our common schools.
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which was good one, finely delivered and
eloquent. We noticed that, while all seemed
ileased during it, delivery, the young ladies
were especially SO.
The time had now arrived for dinner, and
never was so rich n rrrast discussed with
more justice or better social feeling and hos
ritality.
t2p. III. the bard s'rlcl; up a lively air,
and the people resumed the position at the
stand for the afternoon programme, which
opened by Il song from Union Sunday School
No. 60, sung in good style.
Toasts and responses followed, intersper.ed
with music 10y the hand.
pcnd- the foundations Of Liberty" was very
feelingly and appropriately responded to 10y
DIR. F.. +. Everheart.
"The Day We Celebrate was responded
to 10y w. +. Goble.
1.-The President of the United States"
Mr.. a. I. PARROT responded 10 this in a veiy
appropriate manner.
"Woman's Rights" Mr. Claude Kincaid
responded to this in a manner that, for
young man, with the very limited advantages
which have been in his favor, - him great
credit.
''Thc State Of Kansas" received Dr.
Crooks best, and WAS high g',logium upon
our no,le State. This remark received great
attention, rs his travelling experience has
made him peculiarly acquainted with its
sources.
VIC. Rhea certainly did .inely in his re-
Spouse TO The Young Ladies Of Leaven-
worth County" The last sentence WAS pc
culiarly striking: 'In conclusion, young
ladies, permit me TO express the hope that
you will all obtain good husbands, and that
your humble servant will he one of them
''The Bib!c and .ie Comslon School sys-
TEN are separately CONNECTED N the Perpetua-
lion Of our Republican Inst utIons." The
Rev Isaac Saunderson delivered a very fine
response to this subject.
''The Press" Col. ID. L. Anthony, after
making few remarks very appropriate 10
the theme, said lac had been requested 10y
several gentlemen present to say few words
relating 10 the present railroad situation Of
our country. 4 matter that was of vital
importance to the welfare of cur people. He
spoke clearly and eloquently in behalf of the
efforts now being made to satisfy the demands
Of our county, in this respect, and his re-
marks were well received.
1.-The Women of Americs Capt. F.
Weilhouse, formerly of Pleasant Ridge,
but now Of Leavenworth, responded SO this
in his usual interesting manner.
''Our Farmers and Fruit Growers" The
President, Mr.. Winters, delivered an ad
dress upon this toast that was very interest
ing, and should he heard to lie appreciated.
Me-srs. J. L. Brown, and ii. Saunders, of
Leavenworth, were spotted" for speeches,
but by taking ''leg-bail," they managed TO
escape.
Rev. Mr.. Irwin, OF High Prairie, re-
spcnded TO "The Cause of Temperance" in
one of the fines, and most eloquent little
speeches of the occasion. His remarks re.
ceived very great attention.
Owing 10 the lateness of the hour, ii was
thought best TO close the exercises, and the
Der Drop was, therefore, not read. Unex-
pected duties falling upon the person charged
with getting up The paper prevented it from
heing made what be thought should be de-
mandcd and, therefore, tie disappointment
need not be considered SO great
The thanks of the people were voted to
The following named gent. -r.eE of Leaven-
worth, besides the press OF the city, for IA
yors:
W. Gordon * Bro, Walter Wellhouse,
Mr.. Marshall, ii. Saunders, E. J. Hum
phrey, j. B. Davis, l.. Houston, y. Gray,
K Beigs, ii. A. Robertson, NJ. S. Grant, +.
Z. Ftzwiliiam, Tom. Leonard, NJ. Smyth, |
josiah kellogg, II. J. Dennis, o. Diefen- |
dorf, John Hosick, Chas. Currier, J. NJ.
King, Lewis Mayo, o. c. Beeler,
c. &. Mast Alexander Repine,
Sam. Soyster, ii. \. Wilken, Il. J. Brown.
The, officers of the day performed their
duties 20 perfectly that not a jar or word
amiss vas 10 be heard during the whole day.
THE TINES office was well represented:
there being present, besides the editor,
Messrs Marshall, Palmer and ketcheson.
The band gave great satisfaction in the
musical department, and its members carry
with them the good wishes q the citizens
Some men withoat spark Of honor in
them went upon the ground early in the day
with large stock Of soda water and cider,
and proposed 10 set upa sad, hut when
finally told by Messra. Mosser and Moore,
Marshal and Assistant Marshal, that they
had TO go, they went. Upon this particular
OCCASION men Of that kind found that there
WAS a good prospect Of feeling the full
effects Of the law. ,r.-.
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