Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-02-11
GOV. MARTINS GRAVE.
Ex-Governor St. John Appeals for Funds
to Erect a Monument.
To the editor of the State Journal:

To the editor of the State Journal:
While it is probably known by but few, it is
nevertheless a fact that there is nothing, ex-
cept little grassy mound, to mark the gr I've
of Ex-Governor John A. Martin. This is in no
sense the fault or neglect of those to whom he
was nearest and dearest, and who hold him in
memory as most faithful and afectionate hus-
band and father. From the hour he pitched
his tent on Kansas soil, which was way back
in her territorial days, down to the moment of
his death, his earnings, energy, and splendid
ability were unsel6shly devoted to what his
heart and conscience told him was for the best
interests of all our people. He was loyal,
brave and true soldier, and Kansas never had
more faithful friend.
The grave Of citizen SO distinguished, and
so worthy, should not long be allowed to re-
main without suitable monument.
believe know the good people of Kansas
we'll enough to feel assured that they will glad
ly contribute the necessary funds to provide
one.
Men, women and children, without regard to
race, politics, religion or color, should heartily
join in this good work. l trust the old soldiers
will take an active part in this movement.
The women and children, will no doubt lend
helping hand, as John A.. Martin was their
friend. Public speakers, and minister's can
aid greatly by each delivering one or more
lectures, and donating the net proceeds to this
cause. In short let everybody help. If those
willing to contribute cannot give $40 each,
give IS. If not IS, then any fund down to 81;
or even 50 cents is that much better than moth
ing, and if not so cents, then any less sum will
be duly appreciated, the object being to make
it possible for every citizen to contribute some
thing.
P l. Bonebrake of Topeka, to whom all con-
ributons should be sent, has kindly consented
% act as treasurer. Please do not put this mat
er off, but send in contributions at once, and
lrge others to do so. If the people act prompt
w. and literally suitable monument, to cost
about ~ 900, to be selected by competent
committee, composed of his widow and child
,en, and number of his old-time friends, can
,s erected and dedicated on next Decoration
lay.
Will the press of the state kindly aid in this
movement, by calling the attention of the peo-
Die to it, and saying good word i'll its favora
l have now done what l feel ought to be
lone, and what my heart has prompted me to
10 for more than year past, but have hesi-
ated, all the time hoping that some other per-
on, or some organization, would take the mat
er mp. | have no interest in it, except such as
,nght to be felt by every true Kansan, who de-
Tres to do honor to the memory of one of her
most distinguished and worthy sons. l may
lot have adopted the best plan to accomplish.
he desired end. If not, lam ready to turn the
natter over to any person having better one.
What want is to see an appropriate monu-
nent at the grave of John A. Martin, and it
matters but little to me how, or by whom, it is
lone, just SO i. is done-and done promptly.
JOHN P. ST. JOHN.
Olathe, Kas., Jan. rs, 1898.