The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-04-10
Moran Matters .

Moran Matters.
Received last ,reek too late for publication
Grandpa Armstrong died last Friday night
at the residence of his son, J. A. Armstrong,
, of neuralgia of the heart Although he had
been ailing for sometime previous, his death
was very unexpected, being to all appearances
as well as usual in the morning He walked
out to the barn and after returning to the house
took up newspaper and sat down by the win
dow and commenced reading. After reading
for short time he dropped the paper and be-
gan looking around the room; he soon rem ark
ed that he had such pain at his heart that he
could scarcely breath. He was helped to the
lounge but could not lie down and was proped
up with pillows. His son was then informed
ofhis condition and DR. Jewell was called who
gave him some medicine which seemed to re-
lieve him but only temporarily, for at eight
that evening he was called home. Grandpa
Armstrong was probably the Oldest man in the
county, lacking but few days of being 81
years old He leaves six or eight children and
host of grand children ard great grand
children to morn their loss, and who have the
sympathy of their friends.
Miss Emma Berry is visiting relatives in
Bushnell, Ill.
Mr. Omrick is visiting his sister Mrs. Newt
Brown.
Tuesdays sun made the shade feel pleasant
and made the farmers feel like planting corn
| Oats sowing is the order of the day now.
| The event of the season will be the grand en-
| tertainment given by Saunders Post No. 2j4, q
A. X. Thursday evening the 9th, in commence
ration of the surrender of Richmond. A gener-
al invitation has been given to all members of
the G. A. r., and their families and all other
old soldiers; besides, there will be invitations
to friends of the Post. The old boys want it
| distinctly understood that this is not pork
and bean supper with hard tack as desert, but
a feast of the good things of the land; and when
you send in your order TO the cook don't forget
| to mention turkey or two, good fat hens, q
boiled ham, pyramidal cake, three or four
| loayes of bread, besides pies, cookies, dough-
nuts, etc, etc, which means jeIlies, preserves
| canned peaches, berries, grapes, currants, or
| anything else that is good to eat. And then
when you start to the supper don't forget them
for all are expected to bring their baskets well
filled, except those from distance. III. W.
Pond and Maj. w. b. ShockIy, of Fort Scott,
and ii: Miller and I S. Slower, Of lola, have
been invited TO address the audience. The
speaking will be at the NJ. L. church and the
supper in Chenault's building. The following
is the programme
Music.
Address by w. IL. Pond.
Music
Address by H. NJ Miller.
Address by W. b. shockIy.
Music.
Address by T. S. Slower.
Music.
Recitation-''S herdan's Ride
Music.
General speaking
McCook Post of lola, and the Colony. Bron-
son and Uniontown Posts have been invited.
Plank walks from the Commercial House to
NJ f. church and from the church to +. +. De-
Hart g residence n axes the pedestrians heart
rejoice when the rains descend and and the
mud accumulates
We called at the post Office as usual, when we
go to town, and naturally asked what the news
was. They responded by saying, eve are
very busy making out our quarterly report.
We have cancelled 2l 900 stamps and sent out
223 registered letters, which is falling of in
registered matter of about TO letters from last
report.
Lew. and Milt Bartels were shaking hands
with the, many friends in Moran Tuesday.
We forgot to mention last week the soda
fountain that Miles Love had placed on his
counter, made of marble throughout.
gbe iestvsd at the F. church ppesday
with good things the ladies had prepared The |
receipts were nearly S2J.
Mr.. John Warner, father of our s. e. Warner |
dropped in upon him Tuesday night while he |
was at the festival
Rev; W: E. Means. pastor of the NJ. L.
VIII pGedCH SdDDdtil eUenl0S.
Well, my items got in late last week, |
will try again. 1t was no fault of mine, though, |
as put them in the Office Tuesday night, and |
our Z. NJ. says they were sent in on Wednesday. |
l was misinformed as to the amount received |
at the festival. 1t was near S35.
Our new minister preached to a full house
sabbath evening, in the new NJ. L church.
Our trustee, Mr.. Z. ID. Lacy, made his report
Tuesday, and kindly furnished me with the
f flowing: The five oldest men in the town
ship the first of March We're VIM. Armstrong,
(since died. 81 years, lacking 20 days; +. Cloth
Ter 81; Mr.. Swisher 81; Mr.. Epling IS (snce
gone to TeNas), and Mr.. Saul Young a. Num-
Der Of old soldiers ~; population of Moran $50;
of township 1850; number of horses
jSS; number of mules 100; number Of cattle
224s, Of which S6S are milk cows; hogs cad the
cattle by 800; sheep foot the column with just 40
all told.
Jas. Mcclure has been quite sick; also Mrs
Berkhiser's little boy, but we are pleased to
learn that they are convalescent
Tom Hurley, of MOrgantown, Ind, is visit
ing his brother and sister this week.
William Winchester, of Samaria, Ind, drop
ped in on his cousin, w. 5. Wells.
Guss lnglehart accidenty shot himself one
lay last week. His revolver dropped out of his
nip pocket, which fired it, the ball striking him
n the lower part of the hip, and coming out
lear the hip bone.
Grand father Epling left for Texas last Tues
lay week. PENCIL.
Usage Occurrences.
aeceired last ,ceek too late for publication.
The farmers are all blowing and sowing like
md.
The Osa sc Literary Society have changed the