The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-06-26
PLATTE COUNTY.

PLATTE COUNTY, June Is, 1873.
Platte county Vas made BY the Creator the
natural Paradise Of the world. The high
rolling lands. with gentle slopes, covered
With . velvet green carpet Of blue grass. with
an open growth of magnificent oak, elm. and
other native forest trees, can be fully appre-
ciated during these hot sultry days. Mn A.
and the children said they must see the
place, and Of course We had to come.
Arriving here T. M, on The c. K. !.
& P. 4. K. and partaking Of good hreak-
fast 1t the Planters' House. Of which the &C.
commodating Mr.. Green is the proprietor,
We we're prepared for stroll through the
town. We found ex-Sherif Belt in the
banking business, and to all appearance
growing rich and happy. Paxton. Merry
man & Cockrill couldn't find anybody to
take the money which they were anxious to
loan at low per centage.
There are two banks here, both Of them
doing q paying business. A call at the
Democrat Office had TO be made. An old
Leaven worth typo. Mr. J. N. Kane, is aaso-
ciated with Lycurgus Shepherd in publish
ing il. Mr. S. Is man about ifty-6ve years
old, strong, muscular, we'll built, one who
has strong convictions, and whose position
will always be known. We liked the square
way in which he talked. We agreed to e1-
change papers, and after inviting him to
return our call, We stepped over to the Land.
mark Office. We were sorry not to see Mr..
Parks, but glad IL know that the Landmark
was 90 profitable as 10 enable its proprietor
to spend the summer months in the wilds Of
the Rocky Mountains.
The closing exercises Of the Daughters
College, which is situated one half mile south
of the town, upon tract Of twenty acres
Of the handsomest natural wooded lawn We
ever saw, took place to-day. BY In
vitation We to visited the institution.
The building is large, fine and roomy. CT
pable of accommodating fifty or hundred
students.
Prof. F. G. Gaylord is principal. He
personally welcomed the visitors in very
frank and cordial manner, making all feel
| at home.
The Hesperian Star Society, numbering
over twenty member, went through the e1'
ercises in a manner very creditable to all in
terested. Miss Hamblin, Of LeavenWorth,
read an es-sy. Other papers were read which
were warmly applauded. Miss johnson,
daughter Of DR.. johnson, Of Platte City,
President of the Star Society, acquitted her
self admirably. She is lady Of great per
sonal beauty and cultivated intellect.
Frank Tufts, Esq, delivered an address
to the ocie.y and the graduates. For hal
an hour he talked in classical and sensible
manner to the students. His effort was re
warded with hearty applause. We woulc
gladly publish the address If Mr.. 7. would
furnish copy.
An interesting g enc occurred at the clos
Of the ceremonies. Mrs. Parks requested thu
class in music to c,me upon the platform
| The Professor called them forward and som'
forty young ladies responded. Mis-
Hale stepped from the ranks and addreaaet
Miss Day, the teacher OF music, giving ex
preston of their SORROW at parting with Mis-
d. The fair yonny girl choked with emo
tion-tLe infection WAS contagious. Mis-
ID. had to resort 10 the handkerchief, ant
many of the audience did likewise. At tn
close Of the speech a splendid sixty dolla
Martin guitar was presented to Miss Day
who feelingIy responded with thanks TO tn
pupils she loved 80 we'll.
| The instrument was furnished 10y Car
Hoffman OF our city.
| This evening the students will read origi
nal essays, and Miss Day and her scholar
will entertain visitors with selections Of mu
Sic A crowded house is anticipated.
Tomorrow is commencement day.
Ga the Fourth of July grand pic-ni
/ will be held at the Platte City Fair Grounds
Half fare and special trains will run for tt'
| accom- modation of all. The citizens extent
q cordial invitation TO the people Of Leaven
| worth to come with their friends and joiI
them in a general g'orification Of the goo,
| time coming. ID. X. A.