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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-04-11
OBITUARY.

Died, in lola, on the morning OF
Tuesday, the 1st Inst, of pneumonia
and old age, Mr.. Frederick NJ. Inger-
soil in the nth year of his age.
The deceased was born in Lancaster
county, New Hampshire, on the 18th
day of September 1907. and lived in
that vicinity until he was about TWEEN
ty-one years of age. when he emf
grated to Franklin county. Vermont.
In the fall of 1876, on account of old
age and infirmities, he and his wife
came to Kansas and spent the remain
der of their lives in the family
OF their son. He had been a sufferer
from severe throat and lung affection
for many years, and soon after remoy-
ing TO lola was taken with pneumo-
MIA, and in spite of all that could be
done sank rapidly until he died.
Ihough not member of any church
organization, the deceased was a firm
believer in the Christian religion. and
welcomed death as release from the
trials and sufferings of this world and
the harbiDger Of a better life to come
The funeral services were Conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Scott, after which the re-
mains were taken to the lola cemete- |
ry and placed by the side of his be-
loved wife, who died here some five
years ago. Com.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-04-11
TWENTY YEARS AGO.

One of the most pleasant informal
gatherings ever held in lola, was the
meeting of few old veterans at Nc
Clure's office last Monday night to Gel
citrate the 22nd anniversary of the bat
tie of Shiloh. There were only ba-
ker's dozen of them, but there was no
lack for entertainment, as each one re-
called different incidents of the great
battle. and spoke of this comrade and
that who went into the conflict and
never came out again. The usual cold
spread was served up, for generous
share of which the writer ofthis returns
thanks, Capt. Iams supplied the ci-
gars, and with song or two and a SER
enade from the band, the time flew by
almost unnoticed. There was but one
toast drank and that was with uncov-
cred heads "To the memory of the boys
who never left Pittsburgh Landing"
Shortly after this the company broke
up, agreeing that as many of them as
were living aud could possibly get
there would meet at the same place on
the 9TH of April 1885.
The following are the names of the
gentlemen present, with the regiment
to which they belonged:
l.. NJ. Sawyer, LIST Neb. Unfit.
J. Fl. Walters, 9th Kas. Cav.
T. H. Ijams, 9th Ind Unfit.
ThoS. McKinza, Goth Illinois.
J. H. Anderson, 26th Illinois.
J. P. Duncan, 18th Indiana.
VIM. H. Mcclure, list Ohio.
G. w. Moon, Goth Ohio.
James Burns, 39th Indiana. .
d. Wheeler, Sth Missouri.
III. n. Graham, 146th Ohio.
L. Hobart, 10th Ohio Infantry.
T. S. Slower, 31st Maine.
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Moran Matters.

| Mr.. Theo. Wright is building residence or
the south side, and Messrs. Burkehiser 4 Meri
are putting up shop on the south side.
| Mr.. - Rumble, son of Josh Rumble, is Wis.,
| itins his father and other relations.
cyclone struck the town recently and knock
ed the bottom out of prices at Reece & Osborn e
Edgar Eager, of Manson, Ohio, is visiting
his nncle, +. S. Lamb.
Mr.. A. Il. Bainum's father was visiting him
| hast week.
The Central Hotel displays neat sign. The
boys are getting good run of custom.
Mr.. W. A. Daniels family left for their new
home last week
Take your produce to Sparks & Son, Moran
Kansas.
Corn planting is the order of the day.
There will be large crop of flax put in this
spring.
There will be a Sabbath School concert on
the evening of May 18th.
Reece & Osborne are closing out their glass
ware and queesware at cost.
Mr.. Press Augustine is called Pap now-it is
a girl. Mr.. c. Gilbert ditto-it is boy and
our Trustee reports an increase at his house |;
and John Laury says it is a girl at his house
There may be others but have not heard of
them. The lucky ones should report,
Mr.. Hugh Wood is visiting his sister, Mrs.
Jas. DeHart.
Miss Ross wishes to say to her customers
that she Is at her old stand, south of railroad
aud will sell millinery goods at very low
prices until her stock is all closed out.
The band festival was success, realizing
$50 Is net Some of the boys got little too
much steam on and became a little bosterous
Highest prices for produce at Reece.S Osborn's
large crowd wa. out Sunday to see the re-
lief train pass. The Moran Cornet Band was
out and saluted the train with some good mu-
sic. PENCIL
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-04-11
OFFICIAL PAPER OF COUNTY.
The District Bonds and Taxes.

Our first thought, when the PROPOSE
ton is made to vote district bonds 10
the amount of $1,000 is likely to be,
are we not saddling pretty heavy
additional tax upon ourselves Inc
amount seems large, and the district
relatively poor and small. Buta glance
at the figures will convince any one
that i'm comparison with the benefit to
he derived, indeed in view of the i'm
perative necessity of the case, the adj
ditional burden to the taxpayer Will be
slight.
The levy OH district bonds the past
wear has been one-third of one per cent.
With the June payment the bonded
Indebtedness of the district will be
paid, and as a district we will be left
free. According to the call for the
election next Tuesday, the first bond
does not mature until July l, 1889.
This leaves us only the interest for the
next five years, which even on the ba-
sis ofour present valuation, VIII require
tax of only one-third of one per cent,
and with the increase OF valuation
which we may reasonably expect, not
even so much. The bonds are OF the
value of $500 each. The first natures
July l, 1889, the second and third jan
uary 1, and July /, 1890. respectively.
aud so on, until 1893, during and after
which year four instead of two bonds
mature each year until the saith in 1899.
AS we have said tax of one-third of
one per cent. or less, per year will pay
the interest until the maturity OF the |
first bond. 1t is reasonable to suppose
that there will be an average increase
in valuation of 10000 per year. For
the last five years the average increase
has been nearly S27 900, counting one
year, too, when the increase was less
than $500. On the basis, then of an
average increase of so, 600, the levy at
the maturity of the first bond in 1889
would only have to be raised to one
half of one per cent. 1t is fair to sup
pose that this would have to be raised
again a trifle when the bonds begin to
double in 1898; but the increasing val
uation must be again taken into ac-
count, and the increase i'm the levy
would be but trifling, if anything.
So it is seen that the bug-bear of bur-
1ensome taxes is but bug-bear. If
we value the reputation of the town,
and the comfort, health and progress
Of the children, we must have new
school house, and while we are at it,
let us have something that will do us
credit,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-04-11
Usage Notes.

Good morning, gentle reader, here / am again
with some more IA sket. This is magnificent
spring day and am doing a rushing business
to-day. Yes, 1 have sold one turkey gobbler of
my wife's. three bushels of timothy seed of my
own raising, five bushels seed corn, the WycpI
Little Yellow also twenty-five bushels of seed
oats, the Large White. l am done sowing
oats /; yes, 1 finished up Saturday last. tell
you, everything is lovely in this part of Osa.e
and the goosei is elevated-going north-yoR bet
am glad to hear of my friend, H. Evans,
of Bronson, getting married. This is good
time of the year to put on double harness if
both will pull good together. 1 wish them
long, peaceful and happy life. Hurry is rat
Ting good man
I've had two rafting big sales, one the 18th
and one the 18th, on the farms Oft Caldwell
and his father. Property brought big prices
and there was plenty for everybody, and near
y everybody bought something. Mr.. C.. sold
his big horse to J. NJ. Davis at private sale for
$500. Mr.. Davis will stand him at his farm
his season at the same old price, viz SO TO
insure. We weighed the horse and founL he |
ipped the beam at / 1855. How is that for |
Kansas colt? Mr.. C.. bought this same colt |
rom MIR. Hankins, of lola, four years ago for
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-04-11
COUNTY NOTES.
FROM REGISTER REPORTERS.
What is Being Done Throughout the
County-Events and Gossip
of the Week.
Eaat Deer Creek.

Too busy with spring work to hunt up items,
but as you seem not to have any regular re-
porter for this section, will jot down q few
If fail to get all the important events, per-
| hans some one else will send them In.
| Our literary closed two weeks age; much
credit is due our most worthy president, Mr..
Perry sprague, by whose untiring efforts
unfaging interest was kept up until the very
last. Me have good talent among our young
folks. and but for one or two unpleasant even
ings, caused by some rowdies from another
district, it can be truly said our meetings were
pleasant aud profitable.
Our school closed last Friday. Owing to our
hard winter the attendance has been irregular.
There is some talk of getting up subscription
school this summer for the benefit Of the small
scholars.
Farmers are pushing their work. Flax all
sown and some corn p anted.
Stock coming out of winter quarters in fine
condition. Grass will soon be on.
Mr.. Kinney, who sold his farm to Mr.. John
Clark last year, and event west to better bis
condition, /" came back to East Deer Greek and
bought the John L. Wise farm
The Sprague brothers have built new houses
and moved onto their own farms.
Mr.. Bob Hardy moved onto Merchants place
Asbury Matthews has bought the store ut the
cross roads and will run both the store and
blacksmith shop. The right man in the right
place, and we predict good business for him.
Dr. Fulton has bouSht the l60 acres known as
the Sleeser pasture.
Mr.. John Hardy's children have been DOWN
with the measles. His wife has lung fever.
Miss Ida Jones has gone to Kansas City to
teach and Miss Ina Jones has gone to Fort
Scott to attend Mr.. Sanders school.
There is some prospect of a wedding ''when
the roses come again. Look out, Miss Clara,
il we are not among the invited see If we don't
retaliate. We will have wedding of our own
some of these days and then We'll know who is
''best man."
We are sorry to learn that the fire which
started four or five miles south Of Deer Greek
last Thursday week, did serious injury to some
Of our farmers. Mr. Sheffield and Mr.. T. W.
Jones both lost everything put their houses and
stock Hay, corr, correll fences, barns, cat |
lie Sheds, farming implements, &C., were all
Both ara hard-working, industri- |
,us, and having been here three or four years
we're getting things to look quite hOme-like.
Both are men of some age and this loss falls
heavily upon them Mr.. Snyder lost about 60
tons of hay in stack. NlA
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-04-11
SCHOOL ITEMS.
BY ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA.

BY ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA.
Mr.. Elmer Remsberg visited our
school Friday morning.
The Botany class may be seen nova
days walking over the prairie in quest
of flowers for analysis, while the sew
enth and eighth grades are porting
over mathematics.
Several days ago we heard young
lady say that she chad a new saddle
and bride, all but the nightingale, -
meaning OF course the martinrale.
Another defined suicide, as "get-
ting ones neck broken"
The girls of the Presbyterian church
return their sincere thanks to the or
chestra, and all others for the many
favors received while the tableau social
was in progress. The net proceeds
were S4. 81, and if certain o. B. had
kept his promise the amount would
have been SIS.
Miss Louie Ijams was unable to be
at school this week on account of sick
ness.
Miss Cora Briggs has stopped school.
Messrs. Henderson and Root visited
the schools Wednesday.
The Physical Geography and Histo-
ry classes are reviewing, preparatory
to examination. The ninth grade
classes will have little, if any, time for
review. They will take their final ex-
animation in Algebra next Thursday.
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ss59 I met Mr.. McCloud and some otherl
from lola at the sale, and they bought stock
and took home with them
Well, we had nice little wedding in our vi
cinity the other day, Rily McCay to Miss Glib
bon. Everything went or smooth and nice and
We wish the young couple peace, pleasure and
happiness through their journey Of life feel
in my old bones like there are several weddings
coming of this spring in our vicinity, and tell
the boys procrastination is powerful unhealthy
Well, the osagers and Modocks are all very
busy getting their patches ready for corn, and
IL it continues favorable there will be some corn
planted the first week In April The widow
that bosrd with has about IS or 40 acres ready
to plant and her style Of planting is as follows:
After breaking take log and log the clods all
down level, then plant with two horse drill
putting one kernel in hill from l2 tie 16 inches
apart. After planting go on with
two horse harrow and drag it over just as
though there was no corn planted. This is the
way we have been planting corn for the last
to years. Put bull tongues on in front on
your cutivators, pillow twice with bull tongue
then put on big shovels for the third and last
blowing. That is all at present.
GRANGER
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-18

Sarah futile and Jacob Newton. It seems
that Sarah dropped her gloves on the way
to the meeting house and Jacob found them,
When Sarah asked for them Jacob demanded
q kiss for his pay. and Sarah. not thinking
the charge extortionate, paid it in full Com
plant was made by some sour-tempered
individual, and the guilty parties were ar
raigned before the magistrate, the facts we're
clearly proved and the parties were each
fined twenty shillings. But to such
Puritanical ideas and severe PEN
alties this State no longer holds her
well named the long river keep flowing on
with time in the advancement of ibefality
and industry.
e.Man through sIl ages Of revolving time,
0nchanging man. in every varying CLINE,
Beloved by Heaven DER all the world beside;
His home the spot Of earth supremely blest
dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest"
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen, am sure
you will all apply this beautiful sentiment to
Connecticut.
Stephen J. Maher of the Register respond
ed to the press. He made pleasant speech
in the corisre of which he said: 'sYou all
know what an immense army the newspaper
army is, how terrific its power, how courted
its favors and how feared its enmities. Its
able, and almost like the word OF God, I'M
changeable. Had we some of the leaders of
this army present we might be enlightened
on some of the burning questions of the day
the tariff problem in all its intricacies might
| be laid before US for digestion, and the old
State House might be made to loom before
us in all the wealth of its ancient architec-
ture."
P. McGuinness responded to 'Ireland, -
| Edward L. Cahill read poem, Francis Don
| nelly responded to sour Early Irish Set
| TIERS" F. j. Lawler to t'The Legal Profes-
sion," r. M. Sheridan to 1.-THE Medical Pro
fession," John Clancy to ''The City of Films, y
and John II. Dillon to s'The Ladies'"
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-18
st. Patrick's Day.

The Grand Parade Yesterday-Splendfd
showing OfVarious OrganizatIOns-Ap-
PIaudfng Along the Line.
The streets of the city assumed a holiday
appearance yesterday afternoon and the pre-
vailing color betokened the character Of the
celebration. The green was everywhere
dominant. 1t appeared in all forms, sizes
and places. Little girls wore big green ro-
settles and green paper roses, little boys wore
yards of it in their buttonholes, young men
adorned themselves with neckties of the pre-
vaiIing color and their lady friends wore rib
bons that futtered in the soft March breeze.
Green appeared ON hats, from windows and
on fAg poles. The paraders of course were
draped with liberal supplies of the national
color.
When the parade started from the Green
about half-past two thousands of people were
assembled in and about the Green. The
parade was one of the finest ever seen here.
There were upwards Of one thousand men in
line. Three bands and a drum corps made
plenty of music. The Fifth division, A. o.
H., waived their right of line in favor of the
Sarsfield Guard who were out in full dress
u01lUIA duO uhu0 CEOd4bhOA0 6uOHAuSs 1A0
following is the order of the line:
Grand Marshal Dennis o'Connor.
Mounted staH-composed of Thomas Farrell, John
Cannon, Joseph Monahan. Patrick Higgins John
B. Mcdonald william Church,
Patrick Burns.
Platoon of police, 10 men, under command of Police
Herman.
Wheeler and Wilson's Band. Bridgeport 20 pieces;
sArsheld Guard, 60 men, commanded by Captain
Fifth Division A. O. H. ITO men, J. Fleming, Division
Third Division A. o. B., At men, Thomas Reilly,
First Division A q s 81 M,Ps sn Bernard K7lAn
vr.. Seymour Brass Band, twenty pieces; 4,,
Larkin, President: Patrick
LAlly. Division Marshal.
Second Division A. o. H., rs men, Patrick Quinn.
Division Marshal.
Montgomery Benevolent Association, 60 men, Patrick
WEIGH, Society Marshal.
st. Patriok's !. 4. aud B. Society, No. i. Michael
@. g. Keene, Society Marshal. o,,,-..-
Society Marshal
Colts Band. Hartford, 20 pieces.
St. Aloysius T. A. and B. Society. go men, Thomas
A. Carey. Society Marshal.
Carriages containing Rev. Fathers MuIcahy and
Gibbons of the Church of the Sacred Heart,
John Griffin of Middetown; Rev.
Fathers Cooney, Larkins,
MaloDey and Lynch.
Sacred Heart Cadets, branch of the ST. A1oysus So
ciety 100 in number, John Koran,
Ca1et Marshal
St. Johns T. A. B. Society. 80 men. Henry Daley
Society Marshal.
Carriage containing J. Callahan Of this city, John
Broderick, John Ryan, George Rush of AnPonia.
Eeveral carriages containing other prominent
citizens.
The procession proceeded from the Green
to Chapel, Church, Elm, York. Cedar,
Congress avenue, Howard avenue, Co.
lumbus avenue, Lafayette, Congress
avenue, Church, Chapel, East, Grand,
Franklin. State, TrumbulI Hillhouse avenue
Grove, Temple, to the Green. The parade
A.
panies proceeded to their several rooms. At
various points along the route different COM
psnies were applauded for their fine appear
ance and good marching. Accounts of the
various evening celebrations may be found
elsewhere.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-18
Little Sunshine.

The Play at Peck's Grand Opera house
A Highly Successful Effort By St
JOseph's Y. M. It. A. L Society.
Every seat was occupied in Peck's Grand
Opera House last evening when Barley
Campbelrs beautiful play ''Little sunshine''
was presented ny St.. Joseph's Y. M T. A. L.
society. Much interest had been awakened
in the dramatic efforts of the society, much
of which conferred in the work of Miss Emily
NJ. Ellrod, who came on from Boston where
she is taking course of dramatic instruction
for the purpose of assuming the leading role.
During her residence in this city che had
already appeared on several occasions in
amateur theatricals, and always acquitted
herself with marked credit. Hence much
was expected of her last evening, and right
well did she realize the hopes of her friends
Before the curtain went up for the first act
In 'sLittle Sunshine the st. Joseph's Glee
club, under the direction of Mr.. John P
Landre, rendered several selections in ex-
celIent time and harmony, showing that their
instruction and drilling has been thorough
and intelligent Miss May Agnes Ward ac-
companied the Giee club, as well as Mr.
Landre in his selection Golden Love-"
which was very finely rendered.
The audience greeted the rising of the
curtain with much enthusiasm, as they were
impatient to see how the ambitious young
thespians would succeed in their efforts OF
course the appearance of Miss Ellrod was
eagerly watched for and when she came upon
the stage she was greeted with storms of ap-
plause. The: audience, at first disposed to
be critical in judging of her work, was soon
won by the intelligence and spirit of her
acting and when she 'spoke her
mind" in the first act the true
dramatic instinct that ran through
all her rendering was revealed and
from that to the end of the play they were
in entire sympathy with her. Miss Ellrod is
rich in natures gifts, and to these she adds
much that has been acquired by close and in
telliRent study. She has an attractive and |
graceful stage presence, clear, musical and |
flexible voice, q distinct and penetrating |
and a considerable degree of |
skill. Added to this was an ex-
celIent conception of the spirit of the play |
which she showed in all her lines and !
q graceful dramatic execution, which |
gave to her interpretation of Little Sun
shine success that might be envied by one |
Who had enjoyed greater advantages of |
study than have yet been hers. Several |
beautiful floral tributes were presented to
aer during the play as a tribute to her fine
acting Though the others in the cast call
Ior less extended notice, they nevertheless
me and all acquitted themselves well In their
parts. Miss Mary McDonongh as
Jennie Brown was especially pleasing, and
he yiVacity and sprightliness Of her render
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-18
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief NJ entIOn.

| BRIEF M0ntAons
Wild geese are now occasionally seen in
their peculiar shaped hocks.
The Knights of St Patrick cleared $261 by
their annual ball at Carlls Opera House.
A new fast train will soon be put on the
Consolidated road to run from this city to
Boston.
The old Green gives indication of the ap-
proach of spring and the hand organ has
also arrived.
A months mind for the late Daniel W.
Brennan will be celebrated at st. Marys
church to-day.
Josiah Lyon, farmer and milk dealer
living on Farm Hill, Middletown, was strick-
! sn with paralysis Sunday morning.
The Ruffie compeny's show windows excel
anything ever before seen in this city and the
crowds continue to flock to their store.
The remains of ex-Conductor Goldth waite
of the Berlin branch, late ticket agent at
New Britain, were brought here yesterday for
interment.
Mr.. Shea, of the firm of Strickland & Shea,
Hartford. had two ribs broken recently by
/ being struck by stick thrown from a circu-
lar saw which he was attending.
Presiding Elder George A. Hubbell having
held Office four years in this district will
vscate the same April 1. Rev. A. c.
EggIeston, of Bristol, is spoken of as his
Successor.
A team belonging to E W. Bartlett, of
North Guilford, was struck by a runaway
team on Chapel street near Orange yesterday
and considerably damaged. Mr.. Bartlett
was thrown out and bruised.
- Mr.. John c. Anderson, no has been con-
lined to his residence, No. 26s Orange street,
for five of six weeks past with rheumatism,
is improving, as the public will be glad to
learn. He hopes to be about egain in few
weeks.
The New Haven schooner Nathan Easter-
brook, jr., arrived at Cuba March 18th from
New York. The captain reports severe
weather during the voyage. but no damage.
The Easterbrook took out 600 tons of cosl
and empty hogshead5.
The Good Fellows association, Nos. 10 and
N, will give their first annual sociable at old
Union armory tomorrow evening. The as
sociation, as its name implies is made up of
good fellows, and a pleasant time is as
(sured to those who attend.
Burglars took out pane of glass from the
rear door of Charles 81. Rentz's fruit st re
in Exchange building on Sunday night. As
nothing in the store was disturbed it is sup
posed they were frightened off by the police
during their perambulaiions.
At the reception of the Ever Ready Hook
and Ladder company, of Meriden, by the
Fair Haven East fremen, the supply of re-
freshments which was provided by the ladies
was three times as much as the boys could
dispose of and the balances was distributed in
families to whom the good things were very
accountable.