Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-03-01
John ~. Rnrns.


Who was mustered out January oath,
1890, by the Supreme Commander OF all
the Grand Armies, came to this county
as a member Of the Soldiers and Sailors
Colony" from Chicago, Ills. He was de-
tailed in company with Capt G. T. Pratt,
L. LIE Bron and r G.. Keesler as its sd-
vance guard to locate the above colony
at coyote" now Collyer, March II, 1878.
He located 8 miles southeast Of Collyer.
His estimable wife and three children,
Grace, Charles and John, soon followed.
He was the first to build and reside on
his claim, and unto them was born the
first child OF the colony, a daughter,
Midgy, and since, Susie and Willie. His
home was a necleus around which his
fondest hopes we're enshrined. It was
also q home for his old comrades and
neighbors. Through the dark days of
pioneer life in Trego county, his whole
life was wrapped up in the welfare of this
new country and its developments, be-
lieving that the day was not far distant
when Trego county would be looked upon
as the garden spot Of the great suDhower
state. In 1887, when the people of this
county decided upon building a court
house and Jail, the commissioners wisely
selected Mr.. Burns for their superinten-
dent, and from the laying of the first stone
in the foundation to the placing of the
last piece of furniture into position, he
was always found at his post, and in him
the commissioners had full and explicit
confidence that the county would at all
times receive its equity. He was wise in
his choice and judicious in expanding the
county's funds. The citizens of Trego
county may well feel proud of their court
house, as it will be an enduring monu-
ment as long as time lasts, and they can
now lay fair portion of the honors at
his silent feet.
Mr.. Burns has three discharges from
the q. S. military service. The first dates
April IL, 1861, 7th battalion D. G. Vol;
the second, q. s. gun boat Sycamore; and
the third, Co. F, 1872 Pa. Vol, date Of last
discharge being October 10, 1866. From
this army record we can see that he has
served his country in the dark days Of the
rebellion a long time, and with honor
and distinction. He was an active mem
Der OF Collyer Post No. LOT, and the last
two years served with great credit as
commander.
Collyer Post No. 1O7, G. A. R., Dept
OF Kansas, have unanimously adopted
the following resolutions.
WHEREAS, The Great Commander has
seen fit to call our beloved comrade, John
w. Burns, from our companionship on
earth to the Grand Army on high, we trust
when the last roll shall be called, we
shall all clasp glad hands with him once
more.
Resolved, That We deeply mourn for
him and words are inadequate to express
our grief.
Resolved, That to his bereaved wife and
children we extend our heartfelt sympa-
thy, and assure them that we shall al
ways extend to them the obligations of
our order, fraternity, charity and loyalty.
ResoIued, That we extend our sympathy
to his brothers and sister, AMI would say
to them that while their loss is great, we
share it with them, and hope our loss will
be his gain.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolu-
tons be forwarded to the bereaved wild
ow, also his brothers and sister.
Resolved, That copy be forwarded to
the. WESTERN KANSAS WORLD for pub
LEGATION. @. L. PEARSON.
JOHN BRIGGS.
CHAs. DAVIS.
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