The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-13
Deniehan Items.

The Germans and other citizens of Doniphan had q
grand pic mic the 4th In George Brenners grove on
the hill southwest of town. viewing the river Exten
sve preparations made and the whole country
invited. stand erected for speakers and music,
also platform prepared for those who wished TO take
part in the dance. At carly hour the people com
menced pouring in. In the meantime, the anviis were
brought upon the hill and bang after bang till about
clock, the grove alive Dr. Sawyer was called TO
introduce the speakers. Rev. Hoffman offered up prayer
after which John Gray, ESQ. introduced and read
the Declaration Of Independence. Major oDriscoll was
then introduced and made good speech If he had com
menced at the beginning and not in the middle. Rev.
Day introduced but objected to the Reverend as he
not a minister The Doctor told him he was so in
formed, but would correct himself Mr.. Day made some
very appropriate remarks after which music then the
firing anvils refreshments after that the dance
commenced Meyers string band gave of fine music
Those that did dance in groups chatting and
enjoying themselves about the stands where wne beer,
Lemonade and other refreshments, were to be had The
attractive Judge STATIONS baby riding
tine spotted Arabian horse twoOdeaI with saddle and
Bride he is good rider for Of his age being only
year and half old; Ats straight and square in the
saddle He will be II yet, before his grandmother
The dance continued till late hour in the night
when the storm broke up the fun. The 9TH grand
day with Every enjoyed themselves All bust
suspended, and everybody. men, women and
children, the grove Would that the 4th Of July
would come oftener.
Our St. Joseph friends have returned home, and We
have settled down to business.
The mail agent Mr.. Butcher got pulled off the express
Brenner while udsr Roadway. by the mail mes
senger holding to the mail bags while delivering the
mail He hurt very badly but are informed th At
he will get well. Mr. Butcher Is good man. and under
stands his business all he to have the mails
distributed and ready delivery at the different sta
tons.
Mr. vader has had 4 brother from California to sec
him. that he has not for great many years.
Doniphan has submit ted herself to physical laws
Several families have moved into town. in the Ia st
week
Hot hotter hotestr' The sun is about to fall.
You cannot hear say he drunk On the 4th-
nary
Politicians are getting warmed up. goods boxes and
other shady places
Ice cream and concert festival at the Methodist
Church next Wednesday night 18th Of July Lovers OF
fine music and good ice cream, come Wednesday night
As understood this is be ben eft for our pastor
Miss Ida Forman, daughter of our townsman, James
H. Forman started Lincoln, Nebraska, last Friday
morning to join her sister, Mrs. Dick Miller on visit
to Memphis, Missouri.
A gentleman considered sol into our town few
days ago-by the way claims the title Of Professor. We
won say Of what-but in the absence of the saloon keep
er and in broad daylight did climb into the window, got
bottle of wine drank it, paid for it, and returned by
the way he We speak Of as breach OF honesty
Al weyer son of Isaac weyer, is up on visit to his
friends He has been operating telegrapher on
some road in Missouri, but recently assigned TO ST.
Louis Missouri speaks well for Al, as he is one Of
DOniphans boys.
Cherries are about all gone Sold at fifty cents per
galOn