Western Kansas world., 1885-04-18
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orera house is to be built ct lola.
The G. A. R folks at Newton are get
ting ready for an old fashioned camp
fire to be held dabout the first of May.
The entertainment at the Opera Hall,
under the auspices of Larrabee Post 164.
G. A. R. was q decided success, financial
ly and otherwise.
"Hal Hazard" military drama Of
considerable merit will soon be produced
at Philipebnrg, under the auspices Of
the G. A. r. Post at that place.
| Downs Times: G. O. Cook has received
back pension of 81 ,46S. He is q sol
dier's heir. Ee has bought q farm of
John Montague, three and q half miles
southwest of Downs.
The G.. A. R. folks at Newton have Sc
sured Mrs. Anna Whittenmeyer, the no.
ted Iowa hospital nurse and for many
years matron of the soldiers orphans
home of that State, to deliver q lecture
at an early day, the proceeds to be used
to pay the expenses of decoration day
services.
Wellingtonian: Miss Nellie F. Brown,
will give her reading on the evening OF
the 9Th of May. and not April, az was in
Sundays daily. This lady stands at the
head of the profession, and has the
most complimentary testimonials from
the best critics in the country. She is
engaged here by the G. A. r.
Wa-Keeney World: The social enter
tainments given by the G. A. r. and w.
r. G. societies have afforded opportuni-
ties for better acquaintance, and our peo-
pie have found many noble qualities in
their neighbcrs before unknown. "Tis
easier taking hold hands" seems to be
the new motto, and this Spring shows
the plants Of generosity firmly rooted.
A correspondent from Cedarville
writes: The Grand Army supper and
ball on the26, was highly successful. The
Kirwin Cornet Band furnished the mrsic,
and the attendance from distance, more
especially from Kirwin, was large. Of
course, everybody in Cedarville and
vicinity was there. The receipts were
satisfactory, leaving considerable fund
in the treasury of the Post.
Commonwealth: Old Abe Camp Sons
of Veterans gave another of their enjoy
able dances last eve, at the hall of Lin
coin Post, with about fifty couple present.
This dance was given for the benefit of
the Women's Relief Corps, and the Sons
realized q nice sum of money, which
will be turned over to-day. Prof. Jones'
band furnished the music, and Mr..
Eichenberg acted as prompter.
Salina Independent: r.. II. Bishop,
ESQ.,, has offered Salina Post, G. A. R.,
all the Maple trees, free of charge, the
order can use for transplanting to their
burial plat in the cementery, and the
proffer will be availed on arbor day,
next Thursday. The act is generous
indeed, and one of which Mr.. Bishop
will be remembered with kindly appre-
ciation in later days, when these trees
have grown to maturity to beautify the
last resting place of the dead soldiers.
Hutchinson News: Frank Martin de-
lighted fine audience last Monday
night at the opera house, with his various
renditions and delineations of character.
1t is seldom we have an exhibition of
this kind, and are glad to note that it
was appreciated. The G. A: r. deserve
thanks for the part they took in the
matter. Mr.. Martin, in company with
Mr.. Medberry, visited the public schools
and delighted the scholars with few
selections. We are glad to have met Mr..
Martin, and can promise him fine turn
out whenever he gives us an exhibition.
A correspondent in Crow, Phillips
county writes: On Wednesday, last,
there was meeting of old soldiersat the
Crow school house for the purpose of
0p<y i0Sr A
son was chosen temporary chairman,
Isaac Dixon secretary. The question wss
discussed at some length by several
speakers, and all present expressed their
willingness to join. A committee on
and it was resolved to hold another
meeting on Saturday, April IL, to arrange
for permanent organization. It seems
are many old soldiers in this vicinity.
Sabetha Herald: The social given by
members of the w. r. c. at the G. A. z.
hall, last Thursday evening was q very
enjoyable affair. The Spy of Atlanta
company was drilling en- the stage, while
the ladies wereentertaining their friends
in front of the curtain. At o'clock,
Captain Dobbs announced an intermis-.
sion and all went to the tables and par
took Of the good things there prepared.
During the evening, both Commander
Fulton and ex-Commander Price were
the recipients of beautiful presents from
their w. r. c. admirers. Mrs Sweet was
also remembered in an elegant silver
service, for her loyalty to her friends and
the order.
Smith Center Bulletin: The dance and
supper given by the G. A. r. of Gaylord,
Friday evening, in the new skating rink,
despite the stormy night, was grand
success. The'very severe snow storm
prevented great many from attending
who would otherwise have been present.
but as it was there were only about 800
in attendance. The supper was prepared
by B. Jacobs, in the upper story, where
q table one hundred feet long was spread
with delicious supper, and as it was an
old soldier arrangement the regular
"army beau" was not missing, but was
served up in the most approved manner.
The dance which was given in the rink,
or lower room, was very pleasant af-
fair.