The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-28

was stated by the president of the as
ISOLATION that only six OF the first ar
rivals of Hollanders in that section are
now living, John Stegink being the
oldest, now in his S7th year. The land
they settled upon in the early pioneer
days was long ago converted into fine
farms and lovely homes. And such
dinner these people served free to all
who partook of it. The tables were
loaded down with the choicest these
people could prepare, including pans
and plates full of fried chicken and
meats, salads, vegetables, cake and
pies, bread and butter and coffee.
Everything that was served was home
made, and high cost of living wasn't
thought of by these Hollanders. They
have been a prosperous people, and
proud of Kansas and their thrifty set
Element in the Oak creek valley. Good
talks were made by Mrs. Emma B.
Alrich, who spoke in behalf of the
younger crowd. She told of those who
had passed out into prominence in
educational work, as schools were of
their first great interest, and then
asked all present to rise and repeat the
flag salute, which showed they were
not lacking in patriotism. She called
Miss Sena Deters to the stand, she
being the first child born in the set
tlement July 4. 1871, Capt A. c.
8leTCes OF junction a OF
Mrs Alrich's teacher fifty-six years
ago. He told of the era he represented
siXty-four years ago when he and his
coworkers helped to prepare the way
to make Kansas free state. and pave
the way for the Oak creek valley to be
settled a few years later by these good
people who had given service to the
state that man can do and make the
land worth what it will pay in divi-
dends, and the fields of ensilage he
saw in this valley will pay 5000 to the
acre when fed to cattle. He said he
was in the state before there was a
1 houses in the Solomon valley. These
| people were glad TO meet him, who ac-
corded him a hearty reception. Gov
ernor Allen was also present, and
| made some happy pleasing remarks
! as representative of the state. He was
/ late arriving. and missed the meal
! which was good enough for anybody.
| 1t didn't dull his perception of the
! beautiful and prosperous section which
I the Hollanders had settled on. It was
! the first time the governor had ever
/ seen a line drawn for age. There
wasn't horse in sight the people had
come in autos and only in one other
| place did he see more children pres
/ ent at any gathering in proportion TO
! population, and that was in Salt Lake.
/ He hadn't found a black mark against
! 1AOA4dil0S1t ne SAID lh6X became
Americans in the first generation as
| simulated American principles and Gus
toms and built good farms. It was
! good to come to a place and see a
! people who were not blaming every
/ thing on the war. Governor Allen said.
4 He explained the pending amendments
I to the constitution. The audience gave
( him hearty cheers.
There is money to burn in Mitchell
! county. Chautauquas are being held
in five towns this fall in that county.
at Beloit, Glen Elder. Hunter. Cawker
! City and Simpson. which claims to be
I the biggest little town in. Kansas
Now that Bert Culp won in the race for
{ primary nomination for state senator
in the Jewell-IVhitehAll district. WHY
Z don't his town Of Scottsville get into
the Chautauqua circuit2
A stream Of prairie schooners"
passing thru Russell reminded the old