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February 15, 1880
The Weekly Elko Independent
Elko, Elko County, Nevada
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The ladies of Elko hosted a successful Leap Year Ball at Freeman Hall, featuring festive decorations and live canaries. Humorous, satirical descriptions highlight the gentlemen's eccentric attire and behaviors. The event raised $57 for a widow after expenses.
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WEEKLY ELKO INDEPENDENT
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS.
[From Saturday's Daily.]
The Leap Year Ball given by the ladies of Elko, at Freeman Hall last night was a complete success.
The hall was beautifully decorated with evergreens, the "Stars and Stripes" hanging in festoons, with the motto, "Welcome," above it, in the front end of the hall, each window being decorated with wreath of evergreens. There were also twelve bird cages each containing a beautiful canary. They sang sweetly until a late hour, and then put their little head beneath their wings, and just naturally went to sleep.
About 8 o'clock, the dancers began to arrive. The "gentlemen" were accompanied to their dressing room by the ladies, who removed their hats, coats and overshoes.
Wonder if Dick Brown has learned the glide?
Didn't Geo. Tucker stalk like a Hamlet in the Grand March?
What in the world was in those hot lemonades?
Only one lady escorted her partner home and that was a married woman.
Instead of remaining "wall-flowers" the unengaged males would go down town to "see a man."
The Elko Post reporter must have been laboring under the influence of "Rock and Rye" when he described the ladies' costumes in Saturday's issue.
J. W. Dorsey was acknowledged by everyone, himself included, to be very officious, the exquisite of form, the very perfection of movement, and a thorough disciple of Victor Hugo; wine colored suit; watch chain made of five cent nickles—for effect; didn't lead the Grand March.
Dr. Meigs' military air won the hearts of the ladies and the envy of his briefer brothers; glossy black suit, hair waxed [China soap]; whiskers cut Niagara style, collar reversible, hair oil, bergamot.
M. P. Freeman was too cute for anything. His costume was noted for its simplicity: black coat, patent leather trimmings, looped up at the sides; pants shirred at the bottom, collar clean; kid new.
Dr. Huntington, of Tuscarora, was really charming in a Havana-colored suit; white vest, open at the throat; showing fine linen; hair combed high and jumbled; lovely dancer.
C. B. Newman, a very agreeable partner in the Newport, made all the girls happy by his tight hugging and singing "Sweet Spirit Scratch My Ear."
Major Miller "Pulled Down the Blinds" and made up in grand style: hair curled; red rose over left ear; borrowed watch; two-bit bosom—no footing; looked down-hearted after supper.
Joe Cox wore a bon ton suit [Nicol, the Tailor]; hair brushed; ostrich nest on top of head; necktie, Continental knot; perfume, "wool gathering."
Hopkins, our handsome conductor, wore a cardinal red cap; badge taken off; orange colored vest, open in the back; Cinderella slippers; low blue cravat; whiskers powdered with saw dust; always on time.
Geo. Meigs appeared in a new black suit (borrowed from Hamill) vest cut bias; boots blacked; no collar; boots to match; hair very curly; bouquet on right side; Alaska diamond in shirt front.
Geo. McIntosh, a dreamy eyed brunet, not to, was attired in pure white pantaloons (a la ducking) hair parted down the back; feather-edge cut; shorn to match.
Eugene Stoltz with patent leather pumps; corns noticeable—[by expression on his face] blue pants; Balmoral hose, out at the heel; good conversationalist.
C. W. Felcher, of Tuscarora, after causing some disturbance, finally selected a partner; wore a clawhammer suit: ribbons in his ears, and nose frilled for the occasion; jewelry cameo. Quite a belle.
C. W. Codlington, of Carlin, was attired in a navy blue suit, with buttons: hair parted in the middle: patent leather pumps; cuffs to match; smile, sweet.
Johnny McIntosh, of Carlin, gave eclat to the occasion by appearing in red pants: no hose; box toed shoes; white tie-tied behind (latest agony).
J. Whited, of Wadsworth, looked extremely beautiful; the ruff, around his neck and ruching on his coat cuffs was very becoming to his style; quite a favorite among the ladies.
J. B. Gallagher, after many trials and tribulations, got there in good shape gross eyed from effect of beauty spot on the nose; pink tie to match; darling little shoes [borrowed] engaged for every round dance.
A. J. Ellis, a handsome auburn boy did really go, after many invites; wore a "silver watch" suit; shirtlette ruff fled down the front: whiskers [a la base ball] manner genial, smile sweet.
S. M. Henley was laced too tight: would not stand hugging; wore a cluster of mignonette on the lappel of a very stylish coat, split up the back with Monroe trimmings; kid shoes [borrowed for the occasion] conversation chaste and prudish.
F. F. Muller was on hand with his wings spread as usual; grey suit, with pink binding; new pumps; mustache powdered with corn meal: buckskin gloves.
Billy Plughoff wore a "pie" colored suit trimmed with harps and pendants. a $100 watch (borrowed from Gerber) and stood the barber off for a shave.
George Tucker, a "gushing" blonde, celluloide shirt, well sponged; pet of the ladies, and ran well.
Johnny Hibbels, a very graceful dancer: favorite with the ladies; black broadcloth palonaise, cut goring and lined at top.
James Brain, heavy 2½-inch single leather boots; rosaderos, lined with wool sheep skin; buckskin pants, with wave creased layer, and 2-inch Concord pads.
Jeff Bradley wore a pair of cut-water boots and a magnificent seal ring; in general demand.
J. F. Todd appeared to advantage in a calf skin vest and fresh bath.
Tommy Crumpacker, wore a corned beef suit, trimmed with bologna sausage; hair a la scrambled brains.
Billy Van Driessen swung into line with a beautiful Navajo blanket, and a pair of "mud wagon" slippers,
Wm. Plughoff, salt sack rubbing cloth suit; interfering boots; hair done up with raw leather strings.
N. V. Paddock, fine large store-lid hat, cast iron collar and pinto stockings—very nobby.
S. S. Sears wore a beautiful proor. sheet suit; salmon gundy stockings, embellished with red ink [poster] inclined to flirt.
Q. W. Hull appeared in a striking suit of red tape ornamented with three cent stamps.
J. C. McClure, radiant in red tow. sers, cut with circular saw; trimmed with Mormon stakes and stuffed with capers; was much admired for the grace and ease with which he held down a stool and kept his weather eye upon his "pard" while whispering softly in the ear of another.
T. N. Stone, yellow necktie; coffee scented breath, and neatly trimmed finger nails.
J. H. Rand, splendid diamond ring: melancholy countenance: danced well.
James Clark, observed of all observers. bed tick suit: pants rolled up at knee; no stockings; ditto shoes.
R. R. Bigelow, conspicuous in a linen suit with fur trimming".
Bert Kuhn, resplendent in a black suit; feet neatly encased in gunny sacks.
W. C. Dovey, plug hat, and rose tinted slippers—well ventilated.
Bob. Tucker, eye glasses [borrowed from Fuller] and speckled necktie
Dr. J. J. Meigs. T. W. Huntington, S. M. Henley. J. H. Rand, R. R. Bigelow. T. N. Stone, W. C. Dovey, Q. W. Hull, Jas. Brain, Wm. Plughoff. Sr., J. B. Gallagher, W. C. Batchelor, Jeff Bradley. W. Plughoff, Jr., W. Hopkins, J. Hopkins. G. W. Codlington, S. S. Sears, Lewis Bradley. Eugene Stoltz, Charley Newman, George Felcher, Bert Kuhn and others too numerous to mention. They behaved splendidly, allowing the ladies to conduct the arrangements without interfering.
Quite a number of persons from different points in the county, favored the occasion with their presence, among whom were noticeable, Dr. T. W. Huntington, Charley Newman, Jake Enyler, George Felcher and Eugene Stoltz, of Tuscarora; Superintendent Codding ton and wife accompanied by Mrs. E. J. Heins, J. A. McIntosh and wife. J. C. McClure and A.S Longley, of Carlin; George Meigs and wife, of Wells; J. H. Whited and wife, of Wadsworth; J. K. Hopkins and wife, W. J. Hopkins and Bert Kuhn, of Winnemucca; Mrs. Ed. L. Seitz. of Deeth; C. L. Edwards, of New York; A. S. Dorsey and wife and J. B. Green and wife, of Fort Halleck.
The costumes of the ladies generally, were simply magnificent, which, together with an air of authoritative responsibility thrown gracefully around them, doubly enhanced the subtle fascinations by which they are ever conquerors.
The entire affair was, beyond cavil, par excellence, and was fully enjoyed by all present, until 3 o'clock A. M. at which time the party retired from the hall.
The supper prepared at both the "Gem", Mrs. Ford's and at Joe Ling's was in keeping with the other arrangements, being first-class.
Committee Report
The Ladies' Committee having charge of the Leap Year party handed in for publication to-day the following report of its stewardship:
RECEIPTS.
Tickets sold at Rinehart's.. 10--$25 00
" Postoffice.... 10-25 00
" Bank........ 5- 12 50
"Jackson's....24- 60 00
col. and resold.... 4- 10 00
Total Receipts ...........$132 50
Expenses.
Music... $25 00
Rent of hall. 10 00
Caterer... 12 50
Hall Rent. 15 00
Advertising.... 5 00
Printing tickets.. 2 50
Flowers 3 00
Supper for musicians. 2 00
Paper. 50
Total expenses..... .$75 50
Balance on hand.. .$57 00
Given to Mrs. Peyton a widow lady.
MRS. S. S. SEARS, Secretary.
MRS. Jas. CLARK, Treasurer.
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS.
[From Saturday's Daily.]
The Leap Year Ball given by the ladies of Elko, at Freeman Hall last night was a complete success.
The hall was beautifully decorated with evergreens, the "Stars and Stripes" hanging in festoons, with the motto, "Welcome," above it, in the front end of the hall, each window being decorated with wreath of evergreens. There were also twelve bird cages each containing a beautiful canary. They sang sweetly until a late hour, and then put their little head beneath their wings, and just naturally went to sleep.
About 8 o'clock, the dancers began to arrive. The "gentlemen" were accompanied to their dressing room by the ladies, who removed their hats, coats and overshoes.
Wonder if Dick Brown has learned the glide?
Didn't Geo. Tucker stalk like a Hamlet in the Grand March?
What in the world was in those hot lemonades?
Only one lady escorted her partner home and that was a married woman.
Instead of remaining "wall-flowers" the unengaged males would go down town to "see a man."
The Elko Post reporter must have been laboring under the influence of "Rock and Rye" when he described the ladies' costumes in Saturday's issue.
J. W. Dorsey was acknowledged by everyone, himself included, to be very officious, the exquisite of form, the very perfection of movement, and a thorough disciple of Victor Hugo; wine colored suit; watch chain made of five cent nickles—for effect; didn't lead the Grand March.
Dr. Meigs' military air won the hearts of the ladies and the envy of his briefer brothers; glossy black suit, hair waxed [China soap]; whiskers cut Niagara style, collar reversible, hair oil, bergamot.
M. P. Freeman was too cute for anything. His costume was noted for its simplicity: black coat, patent leather trimmings, looped up at the sides; pants shirred at the bottom, collar clean; kid new.
Dr. Huntington, of Tuscarora, was really charming in a Havana-colored suit; white vest, open at the throat; showing fine linen; hair combed high and jumbled; lovely dancer.
C. B. Newman, a very agreeable partner in the Newport, made all the girls happy by his tight hugging and singing "Sweet Spirit Scratch My Ear."
Major Miller "Pulled Down the Blinds" and made up in grand style: hair curled; red rose over left ear; borrowed watch; two-bit bosom—no footing; looked down-hearted after supper.
Joe Cox wore a bon ton suit [Nicol, the Tailor]; hair brushed; ostrich nest on top of head; necktie, Continental knot; perfume, "wool gathering."
Hopkins, our handsome conductor, wore a cardinal red cap; badge taken off; orange colored vest, open in the back; Cinderella slippers; low blue cravat; whiskers powdered with saw dust; always on time.
Geo. Meigs appeared in a new black suit (borrowed from Hamill) vest cut bias; boots blacked; no collar; boots to match; hair very curly; bouquet on right side; Alaska diamond in shirt front.
Geo. McIntosh, a dreamy eyed brunet, not to, was attired in pure white pantaloons (a la ducking) hair parted down the back; feather-edge cut; shorn to match.
Eugene Stoltz with patent leather pumps; corns noticeable—[by expression on his face] blue pants; Balmoral hose, out at the heel; good conversationalist.
C. W. Felcher, of Tuscarora, after causing some disturbance, finally selected a partner; wore a clawhammer suit: ribbons in his ears, and nose frilled for the occasion; jewelry cameo. Quite a belle.
C. W. Codlington, of Carlin, was attired in a navy blue suit, with buttons: hair parted in the middle: patent leather pumps; cuffs to match; smile, sweet.
Johnny McIntosh, of Carlin, gave eclat to the occasion by appearing in red pants: no hose; box toed shoes; white tie-tied behind (latest agony).
J. Whited, of Wadsworth, looked extremely beautiful; the ruff, around his neck and ruching on his coat cuffs was very becoming to his style; quite a favorite among the ladies.
J. B. Gallagher, after many trials and tribulations, got there in good shape gross eyed from effect of beauty spot on the nose; pink tie to match; darling little shoes [borrowed] engaged for every round dance.
A. J. Ellis, a handsome auburn boy did really go, after many invites; wore a "silver watch" suit; shirtlette ruff fled down the front: whiskers [a la base ball] manner genial, smile sweet.
S. M. Henley was laced too tight: would not stand hugging; wore a cluster of mignonette on the lappel of a very stylish coat, split up the back with Monroe trimmings; kid shoes [borrowed for the occasion] conversation chaste and prudish.
F. F. Muller was on hand with his wings spread as usual; grey suit, with pink binding; new pumps; mustache powdered with corn meal: buckskin gloves.
Billy Plughoff wore a "pie" colored suit trimmed with harps and pendants. a $100 watch (borrowed from Gerber) and stood the barber off for a shave.
George Tucker, a "gushing" blonde, celluloide shirt, well sponged; pet of the ladies, and ran well.
Johnny Hibbels, a very graceful dancer: favorite with the ladies; black broadcloth palonaise, cut goring and lined at top.
James Brain, heavy 2½-inch single leather boots; rosaderos, lined with wool sheep skin; buckskin pants, with wave creased layer, and 2-inch Concord pads.
Jeff Bradley wore a pair of cut-water boots and a magnificent seal ring; in general demand.
J. F. Todd appeared to advantage in a calf skin vest and fresh bath.
Tommy Crumpacker, wore a corned beef suit, trimmed with bologna sausage; hair a la scrambled brains.
Billy Van Driessen swung into line with a beautiful Navajo blanket, and a pair of "mud wagon" slippers,
Wm. Plughoff, salt sack rubbing cloth suit; interfering boots; hair done up with raw leather strings.
N. V. Paddock, fine large store-lid hat, cast iron collar and pinto stockings—very nobby.
S. S. Sears wore a beautiful proor. sheet suit; salmon gundy stockings, embellished with red ink [poster] inclined to flirt.
Q. W. Hull appeared in a striking suit of red tape ornamented with three cent stamps.
J. C. McClure, radiant in red tow. sers, cut with circular saw; trimmed with Mormon stakes and stuffed with capers; was much admired for the grace and ease with which he held down a stool and kept his weather eye upon his "pard" while whispering softly in the ear of another.
T. N. Stone, yellow necktie; coffee scented breath, and neatly trimmed finger nails.
J. H. Rand, splendid diamond ring: melancholy countenance: danced well.
James Clark, observed of all observers. bed tick suit: pants rolled up at knee; no stockings; ditto shoes.
R. R. Bigelow, conspicuous in a linen suit with fur trimming".
Bert Kuhn, resplendent in a black suit; feet neatly encased in gunny sacks.
W. C. Dovey, plug hat, and rose tinted slippers—well ventilated.
Bob. Tucker, eye glasses [borrowed from Fuller] and speckled necktie
Dr. J. J. Meigs. T. W. Huntington, S. M. Henley. J. H. Rand, R. R. Bigelow. T. N. Stone, W. C. Dovey, Q. W. Hull, Jas. Brain, Wm. Plughoff. Sr., J. B. Gallagher, W. C. Batchelor, Jeff Bradley. W. Plughoff, Jr., W. Hopkins, J. Hopkins. G. W. Codlington, S. S. Sears, Lewis Bradley. Eugene Stoltz, Charley Newman, George Felcher, Bert Kuhn and others too numerous to mention. They behaved splendidly, allowing the ladies to conduct the arrangements without interfering.
Quite a number of persons from different points in the county, favored the occasion with their presence, among whom were noticeable, Dr. T. W. Huntington, Charley Newman, Jake Enyler, George Felcher and Eugene Stoltz, of Tuscarora; Superintendent Codding ton and wife accompanied by Mrs. E. J. Heins, J. A. McIntosh and wife. J. C. McClure and A.S Longley, of Carlin; George Meigs and wife, of Wells; J. H. Whited and wife, of Wadsworth; J. K. Hopkins and wife, W. J. Hopkins and Bert Kuhn, of Winnemucca; Mrs. Ed. L. Seitz. of Deeth; C. L. Edwards, of New York; A. S. Dorsey and wife and J. B. Green and wife, of Fort Halleck.
The costumes of the ladies generally, were simply magnificent, which, together with an air of authoritative responsibility thrown gracefully around them, doubly enhanced the subtle fascinations by which they are ever conquerors.
The entire affair was, beyond cavil, par excellence, and was fully enjoyed by all present, until 3 o'clock A. M. at which time the party retired from the hall.
The supper prepared at both the "Gem", Mrs. Ford's and at Joe Ling's was in keeping with the other arrangements, being first-class.
Committee Report
The Ladies' Committee having charge of the Leap Year party handed in for publication to-day the following report of its stewardship:
RECEIPTS.
Tickets sold at Rinehart's.. 10--$25 00
" Postoffice.... 10-25 00
" Bank........ 5- 12 50
"Jackson's....24- 60 00
col. and resold.... 4- 10 00
Total Receipts ...........$132 50
Expenses.
Music... $25 00
Rent of hall. 10 00
Caterer... 12 50
Hall Rent. 15 00
Advertising.... 5 00
Printing tickets.. 2 50
Flowers 3 00
Supper for musicians. 2 00
Paper. 50
Total expenses..... .$75 50
Balance on hand.. .$57 00
Given to Mrs. Peyton a widow lady.
MRS. S. S. SEARS, Secretary.
MRS. Jas. CLARK, Treasurer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Leap Year Ball
Elko Social Event
Satirical Attire
Gentlemen Descriptions
Ladies Committee
Fundraiser
Widow Donation
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. S. S. Sears
Mrs. Jas. Clark
J. W. Dorsey
Dr. Meigs
M. P. Freeman
Dr. Huntington
C. B. Newman
Where did it happen?
Freeman Hall, Elko
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. S. S. Sears
Mrs. Jas. Clark
J. W. Dorsey
Dr. Meigs
M. P. Freeman
Dr. Huntington
C. B. Newman
Location
Freeman Hall, Elko
Event Date
Last Night [From Saturday's Daily]
Story Details
Ladies of Elko hosted a Leap Year Ball with decorations, canaries, and dancing until 3 AM. Satirical descriptions of gentlemen's attire and behaviors. Financial report shows $132.50 receipts, $75.50 expenses, $57 balance donated to widow Mrs. Peyton.