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100 Years Ago Masquerade Reports From Leavenworth and Emporia
Reports recount festive 1868 Home Circle masquerade in Leavenworth with rich costumes and long dances at Planters House and supper. Emporia Methodist Church ladies staged a Christmas to New Year celebration with a court house supper, fish pond, post office skit, and violin music, delighting attendees.
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Leavenworth
Cigar Makers Protective Association
Homie Circle Organization
Home Circle
Louisiana
Grecian
Emporia
Methodist Church
Emporia News
Court House
Mite Society
M. E
Curly
Pratt
Nellie Storrs
Haussler
Clint Waite
J. C. Hall