The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-05-30

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the q. \. X. Post.
The trees in the public square have been
trime,l of their lower branches Now let the
grass be moved and it will be the handsomest
park in Southern Kansas.
Miss Georgia Amos entertained number of
her Young friends with a crcqitet party at her
fathers residence last Friday evening
We notice a shipment by G. Lander, from
his carriage shops, of four spring wagons to
salina. and by w Redfeld one large transfer
wagon to Eureka.
The ''NickIe Plate'' is being much improved
in appearance by the addition of a cornice, AMI
laying Of substantial pavement, while the Ire
mont House is being treated to an entire new
dress of paint
The plate glass for : \. Browns mercantile
store. long delayed in transit, has been placed
In position This building AMI that adjoining
will present front of l25 feet plate Glass.
Among the new residences nearing compile
ton are noticeable that of r > Rogers,
Mr.. Holland, of the Wooden Mill, and j ii
GARNER, all of which are located on West
Bridge street
Tuesday last was observed by the W. c. I
L., and those in sympathy, as day of prayer
FOR the action of the coming National Conyen-
Ilt'ls anu III
We understand senator Riddle forms one of
the party.
j.. Mcbride, of woodson county, will de-
liver his lecture 1.-The Words we Use'' at Ger
As the meeting of the National Republican
Convention is near at hand, the universal eN-
preston is ''Give US the strongest man." In
our humble opinion Blaine and Logan is the
coming ticket.
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uniform and the Or,Ier has been placed with
St LOUIS house for the entire lodge This iDdi-
Gates a progressive spirit among the boys
which We are glad to see.
The final q. A NJ. hop for the season was
given at Germania Hall Thursday evening.
The attendance was large and an excellent
time is reported. Refreshments were served
Mrs. g. E. kimball, having purchased the
fixtures of the office according to the condition
of appointment, has assumed the duties OF
postmistre.s, with +. Stewart as assistant.
T.. Rosen.hal has purchased the west half OF
the Pratt Block, - and j. A. Heath the north
half of the dayton Block, - both on 'Piety
Hill - These places are nicely set in trees
and shrubery and will be further improved by
the erection of good dwellings. -s--~
This isthe last week of school and the scholars
in the different departments are undergoing
examinations for promotion. The usual eNer-
cises In the way Of declamations and dialogues
are to be given in conclusion.
We are called upon to chronicle the death of
j. A. Cushman which occurred on the 23rd and
that of Chas. X. Peck on the 2+th inst, in each
case after lingering illness. The funeral SER
vices occurred sunday, those of sIr Peck con-
Quoted by the G.. A. r., of which he was
member
A small but every select" party Of young
folks, we'll provided with everything designed
to allure and deceive the unsuspecting fish,
spent Friday afternoon in the cool and shady
nook on Coal creek, returning after lunch in
the evening. From the frequency OF these
excursions and the quality Of brain-food Sc
cured we may anticipate a considerable in
| crease OF mental power.
Decoration Day is to be appropriately OBJ
served here thi, year. The services, conducted
BY yicksburg Post, q. A. K, will be held in
the park wherr the address will be delivered
by Comrade J. j. Mcbride, of Neosho Falls,
and vocal music furnished by the Presbyterian
church choir. The procession will form. at the
conclusion of these exercises and proceed to
the cemetery where the graves Of the deParted
soldiprs will be decorated. The surviving
veterans are becoming visibly fewer, and each
year finis many new graves to lie decorated.
The Parsons pic mic Of the 2Ith was tieci,i-
ed success in every particular. Threatening
Clouds which caused much anxiety durIn.: thr
morning, cleared away at noon, the day re-
manning clear and pleasant Twenty-ons
crowded cars constituted the ParsoLs visitors
who were Iuet b. a large number of our citi-
liens who united in extending them hearty
welcome AMI paying such attentions a. the
large crowd would permit. Upon arrival the
ladies were conveyed around the town in car
riages while the balanc :, leaf by the Coeur De
Leon Band, formed in procession ard marched
| through the principal streets ami back to the
grove, where every thing for the comfort and
pleasure had been provided. swings were sus-
pended from the wide branching trees, dance
platform erected, u base ball ground laid out
and these amusements with sscx and pig races,
formed the most popular entertainments, while
those otherwise inclined stroIled through the
shady grove or amused themselves rs they
chose. The entire affair, as far a. this place Wa,
concerned, passed OF pleasantly, and was re-
l g.r no anH nd labs ri. r