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Kansans visit Washington and Abilene ties noted
July 7 1885 report from Washington describes Kansans including Judge Sharp of Council Grove and John Martin with many Kansas appointment requests. The writer praises President Cleveland, notes post office delays, and plans to return to Kansas. Also mentions Dickinson county growth, local trades, upcoming Grand Picnic and the August 12 event hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borror
Judge Sharp
Council Grove
Secretary of the Interior, Land and Pension Officers
John Martin
Kansas
U. S
Perry
Rogers
Ralph Burton
Hendricks
Abilene
Cleveland
White House
Washington
Brooklyn
Albany
Chicago
Dickinson County
G. W. Murphy
Frank Moffett
Abilene Bank
Otis Thisler
Thomas Howe
Order of Hibernians
Hogan's Grove
Chapman Creek
E. E. Sparks
Sparks Block
Tie
Ed. Sparks
Hogan’s Grove
Eee Ee Ee Sa
Order of
Hibernians