100 years ago
How Marion Spent the Fourth
The celebration of the Nation's birth in Marion was not so very demonstrative, but nevertheless patriotic. Old Glory waved from the flag staff of the new Court House and decorated many private as well as public buildings of the city.
On Wednesday evening the band boys started the celebration with a concert in the park, and the happy, satisfied feeling thus engendered stayed with the people generally throughout the day.
Invitations from Lincolnville and Hillsboro to celebrate the Fourth were accepted by a host of pleasure seekers and they and everyone had a good time.
No fingers were lost or damaged in the tussle with fire cracker or rocket in the local field and now that its all over let's be thankful we are safely through another Fourth.
In the evening fireworks were set off from all sections of the town. The company celebrating in the vicinity of the high school building had a successful balloon ascension as well as other displays.
At the Elgin, Mine Host Will Ross assisted by the guests, put off a good impromptu pyrotechnic display, punctured at the proper time with the cannon cracker and smaller members of the family.
At last when it was really all over and the man with the rocket was willing to turn the night over to the firefly and his mate we were glad in our heart of hearts that we were a part of it all and the Old Glory still floated from the court house flag staff.
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Miss Genevieve Funk gave a slumber party last Friday night in honor of Misses Ruth and Ida Smith, of Topeka, and Miss Mildred Dickerson, of Chickasha, I.T. The others present were: Lucile Burkholder, Dorothy Billings, Lenore Miesse and Theo Thompson.
The girls of the Social Twenty club drove to Lincolnville for the celebration on July 4th. Those who went were: Clara Frazer, Lamoine McIntosh, Eva Scott, Mary Chilson, Eva Bryan, Bessie King, Irene and Edna Greasart, Naomi Simpson, Dora Powers, Clara Ainsworth and Marie Wharton.
A very enjoyable party was given by Mr. David Ehrlich on Monday night for his Sabbath School class of the German Baptist church. About eighteen persons were present.
The following ladies are spending the week in Topeka, the guests of Mrs. E.W. Hoch, at the Executive residence: Mesdames J.H. Hoch, W.A. Blanchard, R.W. Caughey, Sam Burkholder, N.F. Miesse, Josiah Good, Eli Good, L.F. Keller, and Miss Nanie Hannaford.
Miss Florence Powers entertained a number of her little friends on Wednesday afternoon. Those present were: Mildred and Dorothy Loveless, Virginia Matlock, Annie Scott, Virginia Thorp, Martha Safford, Esther and Edith Greer, Margery and Maurice Laubhan.
One of the most enjoyable home gatherings that has been held in Marion in many a day assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Buckley, in the W.H. Billings addition at 6 o'clock in the evening of the Fourth. The ladies of the several homes represented contributed some specially prepared dainties and the result was a repast fit for a king. Hot biscuits and coffee on this occasion came as a surprise to the gentlemen. Ice cream and cake were also served. In addition to the Buckleys those who partook were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Currence and children, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Matlock and children, Dr. T.T. Davis and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. James Carter and children, The lawn was nicely decorated with the national colors. The company dispersed feeling very much at peace with the world in general.
Lincolnville Celebrates
The Fourth was celebrated at Lincolnville by a large number of Marion people. Seventy-five tickets were sold on the Rock Island and nearly as many more made the drive The day was all that could be desired and everybody reported a good time.
A many featured program had been prepared and was given in fine style. There was some good racing, speeches of a high order and fine music by the Marion Cornet band and choice selections by the Lincolnville glee club.
The principal address was made by county Superintendent James A. Ray, who grew eloquent in the discussion of his subject, "Making of a Patriot." The speech was a good one and carefully prepared.
The ball game in the afternoon between the Lincolnville and Marion nines was a warm one from all reports, at any rate the score was 10 to 2 in favor of Lincolnville. We have it that the best all-around playing was done by the Marion boys but they failed to classify the kind of ball delivered by the Lincolnville twirler.
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The new livery barn of G.L. Dockstader, located on the corner of Second and Water streets, will be ready for occupancy in about two weeks.
The automobile was used over at Emporia on the Fourth to carry the people to and from the grove where their celebration was held.
Miss Sadie Keller is now doing reportorial work on the RECORD and any favors shown her will be appreciated by this office.
In many places the weeds in vacant lots and other locations have been cut the past week but there are other laurels to win.
Four troops of the Thirteenth Cavalry, Major Taylor, commandant, and Lt. Hansley, quarter-master, came into town last Saturday morning and went into camp on the ball grounds east of the city, where they camped until Sunday, getting an early start toward Ft. Riley. Leavenworth is their destination. The boys were everyone trying to make a good record on this trip, expecting to be sent to the Philippines next spring. Clark, the old time scout, piloted them through the country. They were a fine orderly lot of fellows and good horsemen. Until the boys reached Marion they had carried a superior brand of baseball, a sample of which had been left on exhibition at every camping place. But at this stop they took on a line branded "M."
Dwight Linn has almost recovered from a fractured leg, caused by a horse kicking him nearly two weeks ago.
