The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-07-13
Highland Slnw.

The majority Of the people Of our town celebrated
the glorious 4th at Eagle Springs, and it was the
lot of "Liscas' to be numbered with that crowd.
Arriving upsn the grounds about 10 o'clock, we
found jolly crowd of several hundred pleasure
seekers engaged in social chat, dancing devouring
refreshnents and qnaffng St. Johns favorite bev-
erage which pours forth copiously from the hilside
short distance east of the Springs, and in grove
the gentle slope of large bluff, speakers stand
had been erected and seats prepared that could
eommodate a large audience. Here the orator of
the day, Col. d. NJ Johnston, of Troy, introduc-
ed by Thos. vanderslice. The Colonel spoke fluent
ly for about hour, briefly reviewing the trials of
Nation, what progress has been made, the pros
poets of the future, and finally giving good advice
to the young people. This was followed by short
but very appropriate speeches by Major Wander
slice Prof. McCarty, and Revs. S. N. Irwin and Jos.
Mayou. About l o'clock dinner was announced
and those who had not brought the welLflled bask-
cts, repaired TO the little hotel, where bountiful
table was spread, at which one could dine sumptu-
ously for a small remuneration. The weather being
unusually COOL dancing was kept up throughout the
day. while the cry OF the vendor Of lemon-peel swim
ming in water mingled with that of the petty gam
bier, gave the place the appearance of a bona fde
little city, good deal Of improvement has been
made here, lately. One dwelling and livery
stable have gone up and Pryor Plank Is erecting
for himself quite commodious dwelling. The
Cousins Band furnished the music. during the day.
being employed by Messrs Plank. There are now
at the Springs including all those in tents. about
two dozen boartlers all of whom have come to try
the virtue of the water.
VIII. Eaton ran down from Tecumseh, on Thurs
day, TO visit with his mother and sister, who have
just returned from Muscatine, Iowa, where they
have been gDeniinp several wifi their
tives.
Mr.. Smith, the employee of J. p. johnson, who
was run over by runaway team, some days ago, is
recovering slowly. 1t thought for a time, that
his injuries would prove fatal.
The most severe wind storm Of the season visited
this section, on Tuesday, about noon. The wind
was so strong that hay and grain stacks over
turned and scattered the fields, and trees Of
considerable size uprooted. The ground in the or
ehards is covered with green apples. The storm
bore such threatening appearance, at first, that
many Of the more timid class sought the .'cyelone
cellars" for safety.
Adam Schumacher, of Lincoln, Neb., is in town.
shaking hands. Adam is still an ''old batch,- and
own. of the largest dry goods establishments in
Lincoln.
Despite the favorable weather for their work. the
farmers have been unable to save all the grain The
coming at the time, made n neglect Of some
crop necessary. And the failure of many selfbind-
tie work properly has also caused great loss of
time. 1t is reported by farmers, that none but
the Buckeye gives satisfaction. However, by work
ing part of the night, and employing all the field
hands obtainable the heaviest part of the work is
past. Hands have been paid two dollars per day,
and even more, in some instances.
Prof Snider. Of Omaha, has been in town.
time, overhauling the old organs aud pianos.
Cucumbers, beans, and sicb, are coming into
ket and the doctors spirits rise. they think Of the
eases Of cholera morbus.
The Band went out serenadins, on the evening Of
the 9Th.
Uncle Leander Hills and wife started on pleas
ure trip Ia veta, Colorado, where their son Nil
ton resides. They will also visit their nephevs,
Henry and Vic, the latter Of whom is better known
to the readers of the CAier under the de plume
Of Reindeer formerly scribbler Of items from this
place. By the way, speaking of Uncle Leander. re-
minds that, just before his departure, he eompl
nented Haz. Forbes BY presenting him with job Of
house-Doving. Haz- accepted, and came out second
this joke, may inquire Of HaE
The steam threshers have started out on their an
nual rounds. The wheat yield is reported very
heavy.
Will whitmer started for his old home, Battle
Greek, Mich. last Wednesday He will stay the re-
mainder Of the summer
Mr. d. Herring has moved up from Highland Sta
ten, and win make his hsme here, in the future,
Mr. and MIRA Hathaway left, on the sth inst, for
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