The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27
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The citizens Of our quiet city seem to be again pro
crossing physically morally and spiritually, since thu
excitement prod by the hesh deeds Of thu
Of last Summer and Autumn have settled
down. and upon the surface all seems quiet and serene
| once more.
Our citizens forming military company. They al
| ready have about 50 men mustered, and when fully
equipped and drilled will make grand and imposing ap
pearance. and undoubtedly will compare favoraby with
Captain Miles Standish and his brave company which
figured cosspcuous in the good old Puritancai days
We hope they may have any Butermilk rebelons to
| quell
Mr. l. Smith has received his first invoice of Books
Dr. Lvingstones Explorations in Africa-whieh gives
general satisfaction The work is very fine one, we'll
written and profusely illustrated witha being anthem
tic Those who have not already subscribed should do
no at once as it ia well worth the money.
We shown very fine specimens Of photo
erome pictures by Mr. J. Moore. of White Cloud who is
agent for them and who will call those who wish TO
| have small pictures enlarged and retouchsd.
Rev s. n Irwin leaves the East this week to look
| after the interests Of our University.
Mr. B. n. Forbes and J. 4 Kennedy. leading
chants have been East, and laid in supply Of goods
Mr. Kennedy has few choice suits Of clothing which he
Offers TO his customers at cost.
Every evening of the week be pleasantly and prof
itably spent, have Commercial School. dancing
school, and protra cted meeting with occasional enter
tanmsnt of high moral character at the Opera House
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
1.-The following report Of wedding Anniversary appear
ed among the Items In last weeks Chief Friends Of the
parties called for many copies that supply
bausted before the orders 6led and print it, or
their beneft:l
On Saturday 18th Mr.. and Mrs. Leander Hills celebra-
SD anniversary wedding the residence
of their law, Mr. David Allen The party consist
ed Of their children Mr.. and Mrs II. T. Hills Mr. and
Mrs. II. A Hills, and Mr.. and Mrs. David Allen, and
their children, together with few friends. sump-
tuous repast spread The following lines were sung
WRITTEN sr REQUEST on THE rTrTHED ANNIVERSARY
THE NRRRIAGE AND MRS. LKASDEh HILLs, OF
HIGHLAND.
Net we in boat together.
On lifr's rough, eventfui sea;
Faced alike both wind and weather.
Years all numbering 6fty-three.
Oh. our joyous youthful morning!
As astern the skif sat we;
Floods Of sunshine on the dawning
OF the years Of ifty.three.
Tiny forms around pressing!
Little hearts brim full of glee
Heavenly Father greatly blessing
Years. one Of ffty three.
Deaths dark shade came DER the water.
Son to manhood grown, twas he
Net the cruel red mans slaughter
Mong the years of dfty.three
Second generation standing
In our boat, proudly
When reach final landing
Past the years Of fifty three,
May we find the port supernal.
All along the crystal
Pardon Oh! Thou Great Eternal!
Sins of years marked fifty three.
n. A. d.
After which, good time was had generally This in
teresng occasion closed by appropriate prayer
by the Rev Mr.. Men air, when they all did repair to
their respective homes wishing this venerable pair
q return of their wedding anniversary. SACKET.