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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (June 5, 1897)
s THE COURIER. lielJ. I'ev. Peter Mitnson and Hev. New ell are the only iniuistcrial bachelors in Linco'n. Dr. Chipperlleld said that four walls do not make a home nor furni ture, pjace and comfort. He has a con viction that a woman's presence changes theaspict of everything His icmarks indicate that he deplores his condition and that an attack might be successful. The evening was a pleasant one and brought, the doctors of divinity together in easy fellowship that they hope to re new many times. Adam McMulIen hap gone to Wash ingtou to take the place left vacant by" Captiin Phelps Paine in the folding room of the house. Since leaving the university he has been employed on the Cull as a reporter, lie means to attend tha evening lectures in the law school. UNIVERSITY NEWS. Captain L. W. Billiogsley was piesented on Wednesday morning with a raedfll containing the names of the twenty-one battles in which he ren dered.distinguished service during the civil war. The medal was presented to him by his friends Mr. D. G.Courtney and R.J. Green. It is a large shield of olid gold two inches wide and three in length, upon it is an inscribed rec ord book in high relief with the names of the engagement in which Captain Billingsley led his command into battle. The shield depends from two crossed sabers in Ecabbards, at the creasing a small shield upon which XXI is engrav ed, above them a straight Bcroll, with Captain Lorenzo W. Billingsly cut upon it in old English. The wbo'e is finished with a small ornament. Official statement furnished to Hon. J. B. Strode, house of representatives. "The official records show that Loren zo W. BillinRsley was enrolled April 22. 1SG1, and mustered into sei vice on the same date, at Indianapolis, Indiana, as a private of Company I (subsequently company H), 7th Indiana infantry, to serve three months. lie 'was mustered out of service with his company August 2,1861. He was enrolled August 8, and mus- The record reads: "Seventh Indiana infantry: Pbillipi, Va.; Laurel Hill, Va.; Belington, Va.; Cat rick's Ford, V.; Fourth Indiana cav. airy, Madisonville. Ky.; Madisonville, Ky.; Lebanon Junction, Ky.;Bardstown, Pike, Ky.;Mt. Washington, Ky.; Bear Wallow, Ky., Munfordville, Ky.; Mur freesboro, Tenn.; Rutherford Creek. Triune, Tenn.: Crawfish Springs.; Suni merville, Ga.: Chickamauga, Ga.;Fsy etteville, Tenn.; Carrion Crow Bayou. Captain, Forty-fouith U. S. troops, Nashville, Tenn.; Nashville, Tenn." At tLe dinner party which followed the presentation the guests, besides Mr. Courtney. Mr. Green and Captain Bil lingsley. were Judge Strode. Mr. John H. Ames, Mr. A. C. Billmeyef and R W. Day. teredinto service August 22, 18G2, as first corporal of Company 1, 4th Inaiana Cavalry to serve three years. He was discharged by special order No. CO, dated Headquarters Department of the Cum berland, Chattanooga, Tennessee. July 3, 1SG4, to enable him to accept an ap pointment as a commissioned officer. "He was mustered into service to date from January 1, 1864, as a second lieu tenant, Company K, 14th Colored In fantry, was promoted to be first lieuten ant, and was mustered into seivice as of that grade to date from January 18, 1864, and was mustered out of service to date from March 16, 1864, to enable him to receive an appointment as cap tain in the 44th U.S. Co.ored Troops. "lie was mustered into service as cap tain, company A, 44th U. S. col ored infantry- to date from March 17f 1864, and was honorably discharged, on tender of resignation, by special order No. 57 dated War Department. Adjutant-General's office, February 4. 18C.. "The Prisoners of War records show that be was captured at Dalton, Ga, October, 13. 1864, and was patrolled at Villanow, Ga-, October 13, 1864. "By authority of the secretary of war, F.C. AINSWORTH, Colonel, U.S. army. Chief, Record and Pension offica." 1 he University nine is fast gathering a reputation for stiength, swiftness and finesse in base ball playicg. Some of the most enthusiastic of the audience at Monday's game exclaimed that the Uni versity nino could play a good profes sional team without asking odds. But the distance between professionals and even the best amateur is longer than that- Piofes'ional and amateur in all professious are separated by a gulf which can be crossed by individuals but not recrossed by the same people. The best way for a victorious amatsur club to keep its courage to the sticking point which has carried it through many games, is to stay away from profession als. An over whelming, obliterating de feat in early life has ruined many a promising joung man and club. Thn University nine, under Coach Robinion, is doing go-nl work and reflecting credit on themselves and coach, and after see ing their play I believe I can venture to say they can beat any amateur club in the state. The grounds on the campus, though small, are accessible and attract a crowd in paying numbers. For the first time in the history of athletics at the University the nine has come into near relations with the general public. At first it was only the base ball cranks who were familiar with the Uni player's names aid abilities, but the general public has begun to get acquainted with them and before the season is over thers may be something like familiarity between Town and Gown if Gown play ball. The victory of the Uni. boys on Mon day afternoon was easily won in spite of the substitutes who took the places of crippled nlaysra. It is as disastrous to play with inferior playeis as it is with those who are greatly superior. The trouble is, profession alism has long ago disheartened ened or tempted into its own ranks the material in Omaha. Crete, Beatrice and Lincoln, which would otherwise have made good nines. So that it is very hard to find an amateur nine of mettle and might in the state. Chancellor and Mra. MacLean enter tained the students of the university college of law on Monday evening at their home on the corner of 11th and H. Although the grounds were lighted with Japanese lanterns it was too cold to enjoy the evening on the outside. Dean Reese met ths students and intro duced them to Mrs, Reese, who in turn presented them to Chancellor and Mrs. MacLean and the balance of the re. ceiving party, Prof, and Mrs. C. A Robbin3 and Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Wilson. After a punch of the right kind the guests went upstairs to the larger room in the third story; where they made speeches and listened to them. G. W Green of the senior 'aws responded to "Our Host and the Hostess' in a bril liant and wjell timed speech. Ernest Fo'som did full credit to "The Jucior Class and to himself. This was fol lowed by "Beach'- Coleman in a lively talk on "The Senior Class. Miss Helen M. Goff responded to "The Lady as a Lawyer" in a well considered address. Mr. Sackslt discussed "Our Experiences in the Law School." Then came Mr. D. Flaherty with "A Roviag Commission." Messrs. Bobbins, Wilson and Welesley followed with timely remarks. The chancellor spoke with his usual free dom and delivered a tine address. Then down stairs again where more elaborate refreshments were served. Ths chan cellor and Mre. MacLean are making a reputation for hospitality which is deserved. The kind has been called "fine old English," but it is not confined to the empire that the sun never sets upon. In the Eouth and in New England, even in Ohio, it flourishes and it is growing luxuriantly in the west. RAX. Christian Association Work. The united Womens' Chrietian asso ciation of the city met to transact busi ness Thursday afternoon. Reports of various meetings occupied most of the time Miss Rosa Bouton reported that it had been decided to make no changes for lower branch studies, but to have a small fee for higher studies. Special rates will of course be offered members. A scheme of borrowing pictures as books is being considered. The entertainment committee re ported 'hat the usual method of pro cedure during the hot season would le observed and few socials held. The elo cutionary department will have an en tertainment at the close of the course. Tne membership committee reported ?.(K) paid up membership. The devotional committee reported through Mrs. C. U. Gring an average attendance of forty at devotional meet ings during May. 'The Sunday school teachers' Bible class was discontinued early in May. There is talk of organiz ing an afternoon Bible class later in the season. A satisfactory report on the cooking department was given by Mrs. Julia Beebe. Miss Ellen Gibson reported that the Sunday Bchool at the Bowen house would close with at propriate exercises next Sunday. A reading room, croquet grounds and other arrangements will be provided for (be children. Mrs. H. Gtige reported in detail the finances of the lunch room. Mrs. William Clark showed in an itemized account that the home was is good condition. Mis. R. C. Manley was elected treas urer and the following 'adies approved as heads of committees: Mrs. A. S Fielding, finance; Mrs. J. H. McCon nell, library: Mrs. H. J. Whitmore, rooms. These were elected as members of the board: Mesdames Bowers, Dr. Hil', Weeks, Wuizburg and Hibner. Born June 1, to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel DuShane Otstott, a daughter, Ch'eigo CONVENTIONALrTY. The giant stoops and walks with mincing steps To suit the pattern custom has decreed; While pigmies stretch thetr short and dwarf ish strides To ape the fashion of a larger breed; For great and small must fit convention's mold, Must crush the ego, so the world may read A printed page all lettered with one style of type; And those who dare the accepted form of ceed, Are ridiculed by mere machines, who carp At all that does not fit their narrow creed. WILLIAM REED DUNROl. THE SONG-SPRING. Does the blue-bi'd singing in spring con sider, Whether men list to its lay or no; Or, is that song its heart to deliver Of the burden it bears of joy or woe. Earth-cisterns o'er fill'd must overflow; And that is all the singer may know; Not ever comes song that welleth not so. IDYLA. MY DEAD. Rest thou, my heart! In the silent night God cradles thy hard despair. The breezes of night rock the wearry trees And lull them with drowsy care. Rest thou, my heart! In the quiet heart Does God love or cherish thee less That He gives thee thy long night's dream less sleep, Relaxing thy bitterness. Rest thou, my dead! In the quiet grave. God cradle thy soul at will, He covers thy face with the solemn dark And hushes thee, "Peace, be stUL" ANNIE PREY. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In the county couit of Lancaster coun ty. Nebraska. In the matter of the es tate of Moshier Y. Green, deceased. To the creditors of said estate: You are hereby notified that I will sit at the county court rcom in Lincoln, in said county, on the 15th day of October, 1897, and again on the 15th day of Jan uary, 1898, to receive and examine all claims against said estate, with a view to their adjustment and allowance. The time limited for the presentation of claims against said estate is six months from the luth day of July, A. D. 1897, and the time limited for the payment of debts is one year from the 15th day of July, A. D. 1897. Notice of this proceeding is ordered published four weeks successively in The Courier, a weakly newspaper pub lished in this state. Witness my hand and the seal of said county court this 2d day of June, 1897. Skal S. T. COCHRAN, County Judge. By D.L. LOVE, Clerk. IHIIinitMHMIMIIIHIIIIiniHIDH : f5000 "Worth of millinery boug-ht and to be sold : at one quarter the regu lar price during- June. i:W.WILLIAMS.: Through Cars. To Omaha, Chicago, and points in Iowa and Illinois, the UNION PACIFIC in connection with the C. fc X. W. Ry. offers the best service and the fastest time. Call or write to me for time cards .artes etc. E. B. Slosso.v, Gen. Agent. NEW COURIER HALL HARRIS BkOGK m n iig-4 N J -
