PLUM GROVE, BUTLER CO., KANSAS
Note: The Peabody Gazette gives us some real insight into life in Plum Grove in the late 1870s and early 1880s. In this weekly newspaper, we find columns entitled “Plum Grove Items.” These columns were submitted mainly by two authors. The first contributor signs his name “A Star Cus,” It is easy to deduce from the style the columns are written and the similarity of the character that this is Starchus M. Spencer. The other contributor signs his name “Num Skull.” Unfortunately, we are never given a clue as to the identity of Num Skull. In these bi-monthly columns, both authors garner a lot of information about the people, the area, and the climate of Plum Grove and its vicinity.
**Hard news has been sadly lacking in the “Plum Grove Items” column of late. However, political sparring goes on with unabated zeal between the contrary citizenry.
The Peabody Gazette-Herald
Peabody, Kansas
Sep. 17th 1880, Fri
The Plum Grove folks have secured the services of the Peabody band for their great barbecue on the 29th.
The band is composed mainly of Democrats.
The band, under the leadership of Mr. Carswell it ranks second to none in southern Kansas. Bear in mind the date and don’t forget the great Hancock barbecue.
BUTLER COUNTY DEMOCRAT.
Yes, we are sorry to say the Democrats are in the majority, but “a little Leaven, leaveneth the whole loaf,” so with. But with Randall, Amborn, Sterling, and Osborne, stalwart Republicans, there is hope for them to keep the boys straight.
The Peabody Gazette-Herald
Peabody, Kansas
Oct. 15th, 1880, Fri
-We are authorized to invite the Garfield and Arthur Club of Peabody and all others who feel disposed to come to attend a Republican mass meeting to be held at Plum Grove, Butler County, on Thursday, Oct. 21st. Hon. Thos. Ryan and others will address the meeting.
The El Dorado Brass Band will be on hand and furnish the music. S. M. Spencer asks us to say there will be no roast ox; therefore, you need not bring your perfumery bottles with you.
Yours,
Plum Grove
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