Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-13
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The independence Reporter reports
Lowest case of measles on record. A
.Slmed Whelcher, now living neal
Ependence, had the measles when In
the army, and as WIS frequently the case
in camp life, took cold and the measles
'swent in" Ever since that time his
healthy has been failing until recently
he has been bedfast and not expected to
live. A doctor, who, as well as Mr.
Whelcher, is member of the G. A. r.
heard of the case and volunteered to
treat the man. After examination he
said Mr.. w. still had the measles and
began treating him to bring out the erup-
ton. The Reporter names three of the
prominent citizens Of Indel Evidence who
have visited Whelcher and say that he is
broke out with what appeared to be a
genuine case of the measles.
Wichita Beacon: At meeting held
in the register of deeds Office an organi-
zation of old soldiers was formulated, the
object of which is to secure more extern
sive recognition of the old soldier in politi-
cal, but not partisan sense. A pledge will
be required from all candidates seeking
the votes of the organization to give pref
erence to old soldiers in the matter APP
pointments to clerkships, etc. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: H. ID. Heis-
erman, president; Captain Murray Ny
ers, first-vice president; John A. Wal
lace, secretary; l.. n. Woodcock, cores
ponding secretary. Executive committee
John A. Doran, Lee Taylor, w. Il.
Buckner, c. E. Martin and E. Dumont
The union was organized with thirty
= members
Upon the return of commander in
chief McDivitt to his home in Abilene
from the state encampment, he was met
by number of citizens and very COM
plimentary reception was rendered him.
When the honored commander stepped
from the train he was received by the
post commander, and placed In a carriage
and then escorted to the court house by
the old veterans and an immense crowd
of citizens, where speech of welcome
and congratulation was made by Hon.
J. r. Burton. Col. McDivitt responded
in his usual happy manner. Severa
other speeches were made by Judge Cul-
bertson and others, after which recep-
tion was held. The Women's Relief
Corps were also in attendance to do hon
or to the gentleman.
Senator Plumb has introduced bill
to pension Sarah G.. Wright of Fredonia,
Wilson county, widow of John w.
Wright, deceased, who was pensioned by
special act of congress. In considering
the application of the widow for a con-
tinuance of her husbands pension, the
commissioner rejected it upon the ground
that the benefits of special act expired
with the life of the soldier Should
Senator Plumb's bill become a law it Will
establish a precedent Of great value to a
large number of dependent widows of
soldiers.
Cimarron Sod House: There. was a
public installation of the officers of the
Capt. Hudson post G.. A. r. of this place
on Friday, the 22nd inst. at which the
following officers were installed: L. II.
Reeve, p c.; John Mcdowell, S. WI
l.. Cox, J. V; J. B. Gray, Surg; F. V.
Hull, o. D.; H. J. Hull, o. NJ; F. A.
Wagner, Adj't.; I. N. Hubbard, Chap;
James Pitt, o. g.; John I. Bower. @. NJ.
Serg't.; Max Wagner, Serg't Major.
Judge Perkins has secured allowance
of pension claims for Christian Kronh of
Fort Scott and George w. Roath, of
Hadley, and an increase of pension for
w. w. Denton, OF Parsons, Labette
county, and Senator Plumb, has OBJ
tanned like consideration for Adam
Geibir of Thompsonville and Louisa M.
Daimler of Spring Hill
Mound City Clarion: 1t is time for
our citizens and Montgomery post, G.. A.
r., to move earnestly in the matter of
getting the government to do something
in the way of improving and erecting
monument in the cemetery, where repose
over thirty union soldiers.
Yates Center Nears: VIM. NJ. Reed, of
Perry township, has been placed upon
the pension rolls of the the United States
at the rate of 81 per month for four
years from the fall of 1880, and at $16
per month from the expiration of the
first mentioned rate
Lawrence Herald Tribune: A camp
of the order of Sons of Veterans is being
organized under the auspices of the
North Lawrence post, G. A. r. This
order has recently made rapid progress
and nearly every city and town in Kan
sas has camp.
The report of the assistant adjutant
general on the department commanders
staff, G. A. r, states that there are 3S3
posts in the state at this time. The re-
ported membership is 2O,511.
The Ladies Relief Corps of Salina.
have Just concluded very successful
Art Loan Fair, which Melted them nearly
500.
Arrangements are being made to es-
tablish post of the G. A. r. at Hope,
Dickinson county.
Blue post G.. A. r. of North Topeka,
realized $3.50 from their recent fair.
ABOUT SHORTHAND.