The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-03-06

an orchestral progrlmm in connection, ought
| to be drawing concern.
Mrs W. w. Curly spent the past week with
her son, A. +. Curdy, OF the State University,
returning Wednesday Allie has just returned
to his studies from a ten days. trip to Column
bus, o., as representative to a national con-
vention of one of the fraternites of the college.
| The Old Longs Hall building has created con-
siderable uneasiness among the owners of ad-
joining Buildings by renewed indications of an
early tumble down. 1t seems that some place
should be arrived at to compel the owners to
either tear the crumbling walls down or in
some. way make them secure from falling.
| The concert given at the Presbyterian church
under the direction of Mrs. Higgnson last week
was most creditable affair to those participat-
| ing. The selections, both vocal and instrument
| tai were excellent and well rendered At the
conclusion of the musical exercises supper was
| served.
| Col. G. p. Smith has purchased the Thurston
property lying on the river bank north Of
Bridge street. 1t is one of the most desirable
pieces of property in the city. We had suppos-
ed that in consideration of his va1ient services
for the democracy he would be rewarded with
foreign mission, but perhaps something near
| er home is in view.
Progressive Euchre.is the proper thing now
a-days among society folks. The game has re-
Gently been introduced to our city and several
very pleasant Euchre parties have been held.
The last one was given by Miss Enie l.. Nefr, at
her home Thursday evening. 1t was very
enjoyable affair. All who have played the game
pronounce it fascinating
Where in Kansas is more musical town than
Humboldt? II addition to the talent to be
found In every home in thu city, there are are
| two brass bands of fifteen instruments each
and an orchestra of twelve pieces. Each organ
| iZatiOn employs competent instructor Ind is
making good progress Every other person
met on the street carries musicrl instrument
and roll of music.
There was no great exodus of ''the faithful
to Washington from this vicinity to witness
the Inauguration of Cleveland, the first demo-
cratic president since the days when we'un' S
controlled the Affairs of the nation. The demo-
crat who fails to witness the ceremonies this
time has no hope for the future. The inaugu-
ration of a president of this sort occurs only
| once in life time.
The most striking reminder of the fact that Q
party change in the administration of the gov.
! eminent has taken place is tile struggle for Of
: flee among our democratic friends. y petition
! praying that''The Honorable Grover Cleveland
do appoint to the collectorship of Internal Rev.
enues for the State of Kansas, Nelson +
; Acres,'' was being circulated among our citi
zens recently. If the "rascals must co." al
r we presume they must we know of no on,
{ whom we would prefer to see I'LL the Ercsen
! collectors shoes than our friend Acers. Sue
cess to him-for four years!
f In response to an invitation recently tender
3 ed, considerable number Of the citizens o
5 lola were entertained with ball and banque
e at this place Thursday evening last. The visit
ors were fortunate In obtaining special ca
which was attached to the evening expires
south, and in returning to the morning freight
At the hall they were met by an equal humble
of our citizens, and after thorough informing
ling of the guests and entertainers, the ball wa
opened by overture followed by grand march
t At midnight the party sat down to an esgan
banquet served at the Nickle Plate by Mr.. Barr
T When full justice had been done the edibles
dancing was resumed and conctinued until tn,
hour of departure, , IN. The guests express
; ing themselves as highly pleased with the re
ception given. The music was excellent
Among those present from lola were { NJ Simp
son and wife, j ID Greason and wife, ii Fish
er, Miss Jennie Colborn, Miss Myers, v
Ashford and wife, T NJ Woodruff and wife, A ,
Clark and wife, L a Cnsmire and wife, J La
|; fairy, Miss Lettie Hackney, G Benton. Mis-:
Nettie Scott, John Begs and wife. + r Marsl
and wife, Oscar Foust and wife, p Northrup
Miss Florence Rohrer II Moore and wife, l
Lauck, NJ Bartes and wife, d L William
and wife, Calvin, a Clifford and wife, Lee
: Rucker, Mrs. Fay, \. o Allen and wife, q ,
Smith, Miss Sadie Reimert, J II Richards an,
, wife, n f Noren, Miss Miss Emma Lewis, J ]
J Beatty and wife, IL DeClute and wife,
J Knapp and wife, y $ Dibble and wife, NJ \
Rodman, Mrs. Rodman, Miss Josephine Rod
man.