ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER.
H. P. STANDLEY, Editor & Publisher.
Wednesday, August 8, 1883, through September 26, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 8, 1883.
KANSAS NEWS.
The Nicholas Hotel at Cherryvale was wiped out by fire, causing a loss of $8,000.
Father Shoemaker died at St. Francis College, near Osage Mission, Saturday, aged 75 years. Father Shoemaker was one of the first settlers of Kansas. In 1847 he established the Osage Indian Mission, and has been connected with that instituion since that time. He was dearly beloved by all classes for his christian virtue and noble traits of character. [NOTE: EVEN THEN THEY KEPT GETTING THE NAME WRONG. AM SURE THEY ARE REFERRING TO FATHER SCHOENMAKER. WHAT IS PUZZLING IS THAT THEY STATE HE DIED AT AST. FRANCIS COLLEGE, NEAR OSAGE MISSION.@ SO NOW WE NEED TO KNOW...WAS HE IN CHARGE OF ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE...AND WHEN WAS ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE ESTABLISHED?]
Wellington Press: P. E. Swem, of Missouri, has been looking over Cowley and Sumner Counties the past week looking up a location, and reports that he saw a man named Van Ortuck, in western Cowley County, 78 years old, who had raised on his little farm, 430 bushels of wheat, 20 acres of corn, and 10 acres of oats, and the only team he used was a single ox.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 8, 1883.
J. S. Hunt will be a candidate for reelection to the office of County Clerk of County County subject to the action of the Republican Nominating Convention to be held on September 1st, 1883.
JACOB NIXON hereby announces himself a candidate for reelection to the office of Register of Deeds of Cowley County, subject to the action of the Republican Nominating Convention.
We announce the name of ____ Rash, of Harvey Township, as a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds of Cowley County, subject to the action of the Republican Nominating Convention.
[FIRST NAME AND REALLY LAST NAME ALSO ALMOST COMPLETELY FADED.]
Giles W. Prater, of Walnut Township, announcews himself a candidate for Sheriff of Cowley County, subject to the action of the Republican nominating committee.
L. B. Stone announces himself this week a candidate for reelection to the office of Treasurer of Cowley County, subject to the action of the Republican nominating committee.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 8, 1883.
Indian Inspector Henry Ward has been directed to serve on the commission to settle the differences between the two factions of the Creek Indians. He fills the vacancy on the commission caused by Representative Haskell=s illness.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 8, 1883.
The Wichita Eagle received inelligence from Red Fork, Indian Territory, the present headquarters of the Oklahoma Invaders, under date of August 2, which says that at that time there were about 600 people located at that point. The Eagle informant on the frontier writes that the officers at Ft. Reno have orders to let the settlers remain, or at least that is the impression of the settlers.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 8, 1883.
Rev. Father Shoemaker died at St. Francis College, near Osage City, Kansas, at 4:30 p.m., July 28, 1883, aged about 75 years. Father Shoemaker was one of the first settlers of Kansas. In 1847 he established the Osage Indian mission and has been connected with that institution since that time. He was dearly beloved by all classes for his Christian virtue and noble traits of character.
[Above appeared in editorial columns.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 8, 1883.
The commissioner of Indian Affairs addressed a letter to Senator Coke, Texas, requesting him to act with Gens. Fisk and Whittlesley, chairman and secretary respectively of the Board of Indian Commissioners, in bringing about a settlement of existing difficulties between opposing factions in the Creek Indian Nation. Both factions appealed to the Interior Department for aid in securing a peaceful arrangement of their difficulties, but there being no fund at the disposal of the department to pay the expenses of special commissioners, Gens. Fisk and Whittlesley have been requested to act as two of the commission.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Read Howard Bros. Specials this week.
Ad. Fruit Cans at Howard Bros.
Ad. GUNS. An elegant line of Breech loading shot guns now on hand of the celebrated makers Parker, Remington, Bonehill, Colt, and Scott. Call and examine them if you want a good weapon at a reasonable price. Howard Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Motto of the chiropodist--@I came, I saw, I corn-cured.@
Upward and heavenward still goes the new M. E. Church tower.
Oklahoma has been the principal topic for the past week on our streets.
Manly Capron is now occupying his residence in the northwest part of the city.
Peter Pearson supplies the furniture for the new addition to the Leland House.
BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Pate, of Bolton Township, August 2nd, a daughter.
Herman Godehard reported yesterday at Denver and says he=s coming home pretty soon.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
R. J. Maxwell is down sick with a billious attack. We hope to see him around again soon.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kroenert arrived in our city last Thursday and at present are guests of the Leland.
DIED. In this city last Wednesday, August 1st, 1883, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Childers.
Mr. Saunders is cutting and bailing hay near the head of Bodoc Creek for the purpose of shipping to Colorado.
Messrs. Duncan & Magill are putting up, in fact have completed, a new bake oven at the back of their store building.
Mr. DeBruce has purchased Cap. Rarick=s property in the northwest part of the city and last week moved therein.
We learn that Abe Steinberger will shortly assume control of the Howard Journal, he having become its proprietor.
The Police Docket for the past week shows but one case, that of F. Coolidge for a breach of the peace. Fined $5 and costs.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Deputy Marshals McIntire and Rarick came in Sunday from the Territory with three prisoners charged with selling liquor to Indians.
Mr. W. B. Kirkpatrick starts east today to purchase his fall and winter stock of dry goods, clothing, general supplies, etc.
Agent Miles, of Osage Agency, was in our city last week, on his way home from Independence, whither he had been on official business.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Puckett, of Kaw Agency, spent several days of the past week in our city visiting with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gilbert.
Miss Nellie Swarts, of Halstead, Kansas, passed through the city last Saturday on her way to Geuda Springs, where she goes to visit relatives.
Sheriff Gary was in town yesterday and appointed our city marshal, J. W. Oldham, Deputy Sheriff. No better selection could have been made.
Mr. A. N. Bell, of Maple City, was in our town last Saturday and called upon us.
Geuda Springs now has a lodge of Odd Fellows. It was established last Saturday night and starts out with a membership of about twenty-five.
The lessees of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe country last week purchased in St. Louis 150 tons of barbved wire to be used at once for fencing their range.
The telephone wire between the poles on the road to Searing & Mead=s mill were burnt so badly by the lightning on last Wednesday that they broke in two.
Capt. Leach, known here in the early days, has a cattle ranch in Greenwood County, and in connection large barns for hay, which he bales and ships to St. Louis.
Messrs. Shelden & Speers have a couple of brand new show cases, filled with all the latest novelties in gents= neckwear, jewelry, etc. Call and see them.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
We received quite a pleasant call from Dr. Bird, of Kaw Agency last week. The Dr. and Mrs. Bird were in the city upon a visit to Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gilbert.
Ollie Stevenson returned to the city from his westward trip last Friday. He reports having had a way-up time and says he is much improved in health by his vacation.
S. P. Gould in the post office building is the coolest man in town, and dispeses the biggest, best, coolest, and cheapest summer drinks of all kinds to be had in the city.
Lafe Coombs went over to Geuda Springs last Monday to take charge of Dr. Cutler=s drug store and business generally during that gentleman=s absence in the East.
During the recent cool spell the old reliable bakery and grocery establishment of Herman Godehard was made more charming than ever by a brand new coat of paint.
Frank Waldo, formerly of this place but late of Texas, is visiting his sister, Mrs. T. H. McLaughlin. It looks natural to see Frank=s smiling countenance about again.
[NOTE: WALDO...MAIDEN NAME OF MRS. McLAUGHLIN. NOT SURE IF WE HAVE ANYTHING ON FRANK WALDO IN THE EARLY YEARS!]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Caldwell is now within the charmed telephonic circle and can give back talk to Hunnewell, Wellington, Winfield, and this point. There are sixteen instruments already in operation.
Mr. Irvin French was up from the Territory last Monday and Tuesday, he having come to superintend the loading of a train of Indian wagons with supplies, etc., for themselves.
U. S. Indian Inspector Ward was in the city Wednesday of last week en route for Osage Agency. Happening to meet Major Miles in town, the two gentlemen drove together to the Osage Agency.
Frank Stedman, of the gunsmithing firm of Stedman Bros., has received an elegant line of new guns, ammunition, gun tools, and everything else necessary to a complete sporting outfit.
Deputy U. S. Marshal McIntire has had sixteen criminal cases from the Territory before U. S. Commissioner Bonsall in the past sixty days. This is a good showing for George as an officer.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Dr. Porter, of Stonington, Christian County, Illinois, was in our city last Monday, and favored the TRAVELER with a short call. The Doctor is looking up a suitable location for the practice of his profession and the stock business, and expresses himself much impressed with the advantages possessed by this section of country.
The contract for putting down the sidewalk in front of the Highland Hall has been let to Dr. Carlisle, which is a guarantee that a good job will result. There will be about 900 square feet to lay.
Captain and Mrs. T. C. Bird left last Monday for Iowa, where they go to visit relatives and friends at their former home. We wish them a pleasant time and a safe return to their western home.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. E. Stewart, of this city, on Sunday, August 5, 1883, a pair of twin boys, combined weight 16 pounds. Mother and children are prospering finely under the care of Dr. R. H. Reed.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
We call attention to the Aad@ of W. B. Kirkpatrick in this issue. Although at first sight it may not seem intelligible, it is undoubtedly true as the gentleman will prove if you will call upon him at the Green Front.
Ad. W. B. KIRKPATRICK SAYS HE HAS
YRDSDOOGGNIGHTOLCSTAHSPACSTOOBC&
AT THE GREEN FRONT.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Read the new Aad@ of Shelden & Speers in this issue. It offers special inducements to buyers of light weight clothing in order to make room for their immense incoming stock of fall and winter goods.
Ad. Shelden & Speers. We are going to sell light weight clothing at cost for the next 60 days. We do this in order to make room for our fall and winter goods and to close out our summer goods, which we do not wish to carry over. We mean business, and are going to sell these goods at sacrificial prices.
SHELDON & SPEERS, Arkansas City, Kan.
[NOTE: AT THE BOTTOM OF AD...@SHELDON@...NOT SHELDEN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Mr. Allen Ayres met with quite a severe accident last week by being struck in the face by a falling timber. The blow caused considerable pain, but luckily no serious damage was done and no ill effects resulted. [HERE WE GO AGAIN! IS HIS NAME AAYRES@ OR AAYERS@?]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Capt. J. S. Hunt announces himself a candidate for reelection to the office of County Clerk in this issue. Capt. Hunt has proved an efficient officer in the past and if reelected, would doubtless continue in well-doing.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Dr. Carlisle, of East Bolton, has had the furnishing of the fine stone used in the Chilocco Schools, and says he last week fulfilled his contract therefor. The Doctor has one of the finest stone quarries in this section of country.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
A Sunday school picnic will be held in the grove on the Melon farm, near the Coburn schoolhouse, on Grouse Creek, on Saturday, August 18th, to which all Sabbath schools are cordially invited. By order of Committee. [Yes, they said AMelon farm@...???]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
C. M. Scott brought Ed. Gray up to see the hub Tuesday. After considerable engineering, we secured permission of the Mayor for them to stay in the city overnight, but they feared trouble and returned on the first train. Winfield Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Mr. Timmons, who ranches at the head of Mule Creek in Comanche County, last week bought of Mr. Hawkins 55 head of cows and calves for $10 per head. Prices are not getting much lower, it would seem. Barber County Index.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Hardrope, a prominent chief of the Osage Nation, passed to the happy hunting grounds last month, much to the sorrow of the tribe. He was at one time a scout under Gen. Custer, and is mentioned in the Life of that illustrious Indian fighter.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The celebrated medium, Madam Jenneta, is on Fourth Avenue, first house south of the City Scales. She is the seventh daughter from the seventh son and was born with two veils. She can tell the past and what is to come. Wichita Times.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Mr. G. W. Prater=s announcement as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Cowley County appears in this issue. Mr. Prater is eminently fitted for the office he seeks and should he receive the nomination, would make a good showing at the polls.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
While in Winfield the other day, we saw at the marble shop of
W. B. Caton a very elegant monument, which he said was to be placed in the Parker Cemetery to mark the resting place of Mrs. W. H. Harris. We presume it is in position by this time.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The Leland Hotel, under the management of its genial landlord, is rapidly gaining favor with the traveling public, if we may judge from the bus loads that are daily participants of its good cheer. APat@ as a landlord is a success, so say all the Aboys on the road.@
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Those boys who are in the habit of gaining access to the schoolhouse and amusing themselves with cards and other disreputable amusements had better go a little slow for they are known and will be prosecuted if such courses are persisted in.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
We announce Capt. L. B. Stone, our present treasurer, as a candidate before the Republican Convention for the office of County Treasurer. Mr. Stone has proved himself an efficient officer and is justly esteemed by all who know him as a man of probity and character.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
There will be a Sunday School picnic and convention held in William=s grove, Bolton Township, August 14, 1883. All schools and everybody within reach are invited. Bring your baskets well filled and let us have a pleasant time. By order of Tp. Association.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Our old friend, M. P. Johnson, spent three days of the past week in the city attending to stock biz and shaking hands with the boys. Mote has a stock ranch near Cedarvale, where he is at present holding stock and at which place the TRAVELER will make him a weekly call.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The storm of last Wednesday night was unusually severe in our city as far as the items of thunder and lightning were concerned. The subtle fluid played havoc with the telephones and we are informed that the residence of Rev. I. N. Moorhead was somewhat shaken though not actually struck by a bolt of lightning appearing like a ball of fire, falling vertically to the ground, which as soon as it came in contact with terra firma, exploded with a horrible crash.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
R. W. Wood, charged with stealing two ponies, the property of
J. T. Grimes, from Sac & Fox agency last winter, was brought before
U. S. Commissioner Bonsall on the 6th inst., and the case was continued till August 16th, owing to the absence of U. S. Attorney
J. R. Hallowell.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
We call attention to the new Aad@ of Conway Bros. in this issue. These gentlemen have a large and well-selected stock of boots, shoes, clothing, and gents= furnishing goods of the latest and most seasonable styles whicch they will sell as low as the lowest. Give them a call.
Ad. NEW STOCK OF Boots, Shoes, Clothing, Gents= Furnishing Goods just received. AT CONWAY BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Messrs. Landes & Beal have commenced tyhe construction near their new mill, of a large granary over one hundred feet in length, which is calculated to hold over 20,000 bushels of wheat. The lumber was sold by Mr. Grady of the Arkansas City Lumber Yard.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Work upon the Davis building still progresses, and it is expected will be completed and ready for occupancy in about a week. Mr. Perry has rented it and will run a first-class hotel under the style and title of the APerry House.@ We are glad to welcome Mr. Perry as one of the businessmen of our booming burg.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The announcement of Mr. Jacob Nixon as a candidate for reelection to the office of Register of Deeds of Cowley County appears in this issue. The gentleman=s past record is a sufficient guarantee of what the people may expect in the future should he be reelected to office and he is too well known to need recommendation at our hands.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
MARRIED. At the residence of the bride=s parents on Wednesday, July 18, 1883, by Rev. W. H. Harris, Mr. James Henderson and Miss Mary L. Wright, both of Cowley Countty, Kansas. The many friends of both bride and groom unite with the TRAVELER in wishing them a long and prosperous voyage on the sea of matrimony.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
AMode@ Johnson, known throughout Kansas and Texas as one of the most experienced of stockmen, spent a few days at this place this week. Mr. Johnson has, in addition to his large farm in Texas, two stock ranges in the Territory, and a deeded range of 2,000 acres on Rock Creek, in Cowley County, which he is now fencing.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
This week W. W. Cook purchased of J. P. Elsea 60 head of two-year-old steers at $30 per head, to be delivered August 1st. He also purchased of Jas. Wilson 150 head of ones and twos, half-breeds and natives, at $20 and $30 per head. Also of Lockard and McGrath 75 native two-year-olds for $30 per head. Barber County Index.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
MARRIED. At the residence of James Via, in Bolton Township, on Saturday, August 4th, 1883, Mr. L. E. McMillan to Miss Forest Yourt, both of Bolton Township. Elder J. M. Via tied the nuptial knot, which we trust may be a bond of love indeed as they walk life=s thorny path through we hope many years of wedded happiness.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Speaking of our townsman, J. B. Nipp, the Burden Enterprise
says: AMr. Nipp is an energetic businessman, an ex-soldier, a true blue Republican, and when he asks the votes of the people, he does so conscious of his own competency. Should the convention see fit to nominate Mr. Nipp, we believe it will add strength to the ticket.@
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
$25 REWARD. Stolen from Arkansas City last Friday morning, August 3rd, a light roan pony, two years old, about 13-1/2 hands high, branded 7 on right hip and sickle on right jaw, white stripe on end of nose, left hind foot white. The above reward will be paid for its recovery by the undersigned. JOHN C. HART.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Hon. A. J. Pyburn returned from his Harper County trip last Friday and reports being much pleased and surprised by the goodly appearance of things in general in that section of the footstool. He says the farmers are making substantial improvements of all kinds, crop prospects cannot be beat anywhere, and consequently everybody is happy.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Messrs. Duncan & Magill are now occupying their new store room just north of Eddy=s drug store. The building has been neatly refitted and now makes one of the best business rooms in town. The gentlemanly proprietors have put in a large and complete stock and are prepared to give their numerous patrons the best quality of goods at the most reasonable of prices.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
A very elegant monument has been placed over the grave of the late David Sleeth in the Parker Cemetery, which takes the form of a column twelve feet in height surmounted by an urn. The base of the monument bears the name, age, and date of death of the sleeper who reposes beneath. The monument was supplied by Mr. W. B. Caton, of Winfield, and as a work of art is much to be admired.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The three men charged with selling liquor to Indians were brought before U. S. Commissioner Bonsall and waived examination and were held in the sum of $500 each to appear before the U. S. Court at Wichita. One of the men, Patrick Duffey, has given bail, and the others went to Wichita in default.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Last Wednesday Winfield was flooded with tramps, and thoroughbreds at that, being impudent and independent. Many ladies were scared by these fellows running up to the doors and windows and demanding food and clothing, and telling what they wanted to eat and drink. An extra police force was put on that evening. Work was offered a number of them, but work was not what they wanted. Telegram.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
We have received a copy of Premium List, Rules, and Regulations of AFirst Annual Exhibition of Cowley County Fair and Driving Park Association@ to be held at Winfield on September 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1883. Quite a large amount of money will be paid as premiums, and we feel certain that a glorious success awaits our county fair. Lists can be furnished at this office.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Big Lease. Last week was consummated the final arrangements between the Kaw tribe of Indians and our townsman, T. J. Gilbert, by which the latter gentleman becomes the lessee for ten years of one-half of the Kaw Reservation, a tract of land embracing some 50,000 acres of fine grazing land. This will be of great benefit to the Indians as they will now realize a rental of about $2,100 per year whereas heretofore they have not realized over $300 per year from this land. The other half of their reservation will be fenced in and used by the tribe as a stock range. At the meeting of the council of the tribe to take action on this matter, the following was submitted, which will explain itself.
AOur reasons for asking that this lease be made are: 1st, we do not or cannot occupy it or cultivate it; 2nd, it will effectually keep out objectionable persons who would otherwise occupy it; 3rd, we will thereby receive the greatest possible remuneration for use of said tract of land.@
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
MARRIED. At the residence of Mr. William Graham, of Grouse Creek, on Thursday, August 2nd, 1883, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, Thomas F. Wright, of the Canyon, and Miss Jessie A. Sankey, of Rose Valley. The happy couple have the best wishes of their many friends in this vicinity, whom with the TRAVELER hope that a long and happy life may be in store for them.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
KILLED BY LIGHTNING. Mr. Brandenburg, of Bolton Township, was so unfortunate as to lose by the storm of last Wednesday night, a couple of fine cows, which were struck and instantly killed by the shock of a bolt of lightning. His granary was also considerable injured at the same time.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Notice to Cattlemen. Cattlemen holding ranges on the Cherokee Strip will please take notice that I, or my legal representative, will be in Caldwell on or about the 5th day of September, 1883, to collect the tax due the Cherokee Nation up to the 1st day of October, 1883.
D. W. LIPE, Treasurer, Cherokee Nation.
NOTE: ANOTHER TELEPHONE DIRECTORY WAS PRINTED IN THIS ISSUE THAT BEGINS WITH THE NUMBER 51...HILLIARD & CO. LIVERY STABLE...ENDS WITH NO. 82...SHELDEN & SPEERS STORE. THIS WAS AUGUST 8, 1883, ISSUE.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Notice of Application for Pardon. To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of August, A. D. 1883, I, Robert Mills, will apply to the Governor of the State of Kansas at his office in the city of Topeka, Kansas, for the pardon of M. David, who was, on the 26th day of July, A. D. 1883, convicted of selling intoxicating liquors in Cowley County, Kansas, without having a druggist=s or manufacturer=s permit therefore. Robert Mills. Geuda Springs, Kansas, July 31st, A. D. 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
Ad. WANTED, 20 good men to work on gravel works. Apply to Pat Franey.
Ad. LOST. A green colored sack coat, southeast of the Industrial school in the Territory. Had an A. O. U. W. Badge in pocket. Finder will be rewarded by returning to J. G. Shelden, Arkansas City.
Ad. NEW STYLES. Among the novelties in Bedroom suits this season at Pearson=s Furniture Store are the new style toilet washstands. They are elegant. Call and see them.
Ad. Merino Sheep for Sale. 2,300 head of good grade Merino sheep, all ewes and lambs, for sale cheap. Ranch 9 miles west of Cedarvale. Address S. Phraner.
Ad. CATTLE FOR SALE. I will offer for sale for the next 30 days 600 head of two and three and four year old steers and cows of the
S F S brand. Are held on Lawrence=s range on Beaver Creek, 12 miles southeast of Maple City. June 27, 1883. G. Stewart & Co.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
KANSAS NEWS.
Twenty-five telephones have been put up in Caldwell so far.
Eureka is discussing a project of building a line of road from that city to Winfield.
Augusta Gazette: Butler County will this year produce three hundred bushels of corn for every man, woman, and child in the county.
Advices from Dodge City say the Texas fever has broken out there among the native cattle, and they are dying off in great numbers.
Barbour County Index: A trade was this week consummated by which a valuable property changed hands. Gregory Eldred & Co., bought of Mayhew & Elsworth, their ranch, range, cattle, saddle horses, wagons, outfits, etc., for the sum of $150,000.
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe company, in paying its stock dividend, August 15, will use 7564 checks. This shows that the number of stocholders in this corporation has increased 629 since the last quarter. This dividend is 1-1/2 percent, and it will take $853,601 to pay it.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
T. H. Soward, of Winfield, announces himself as a candidate for office of Register of Deeds of Cowley County subject to the action of the Republican Nominating Convention.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE H. McINTIRE, of Creswell Township, as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Cowley County, subject to the action of the Republican nominating committee.
We are requested to announce Mr. S. P. Strong, of Rock Township, as a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds of Cowley County subject to the Republican county convention, to be held at Winfield September 1st, 1883.
N. W. Dressie, of Cedar Township, announces himself as a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds, subject to the action of the Republican nominating convention.
H. O. Wooley, of Vernon Township, announces himself as a candidate for Sheriff of Cowley County, subject to the action of the Republican nominating convention.
S. S. Moore, of Silver Creek Township, announces himself a candidate for election to the office of Register of Deeds of Cowley County, subject to the action of the Republcan nominating convention.
N. A. Haight announces himself a candidate for reelection to the office of County Surveyor of Cowley County, subject to the action of the Republican nominating committee.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Wirt Walton things he won=t be next secretary of State, because he ain=t a railroad man. [YES...THEY SAID ATHINGS@.]
Two-cent letter postage begins October 1. The drop-letter rate of postage will remain unchanged; that is, two cents per half ounce or a fraction thereof at free delivery offices. The portraits on the new postage stamps that come in use are: One-cent, Franklin; two-cent, Jackson; three-cent, Washington; five-cent, Garfield; six-cent, Lincoln; seven-cent, Stanton; ten-cent, Jefferson; twelve-cent, Clay; fifteen-cent, Scott; thirty-cent, Hamilton; ninety-cent, Perry.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
TELEGRAPH BREVETIES. MURDER AT HUTCHINSON.
HUTCHINSON, August 13. The city was thrown into a turmoil of excitement yesterday at noon by the murder of a baker named Denger, by one Emmerson, alias Texas Bill. As far as can be learned it was a cold blooded affair. Threats were freely made to lynch him immediately afterwards, but such threats were not attempted until 11 last night, at which time sixty masked men went to the jail, hammered down the doors, and would have succeeded in their undertaking but for the timely arrival of the sheriff and his posse. Although baffled in their first attempt, the lynchers declared they would string him up before morning. Emmerson is credited with having killed several men during his lifetime. He is 53 years old.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
COMMUNICATED. Obituary.
Editor Traveler: It is with much sadness that I relate the death of one of our most highly esteemed citizens, Mr. J. D. Harkleroad, who has been suffering for past weeks with a wound received by an accidental shot from a horse pistol. A ruling passion hastened his death. While in the absence of his five nurses, dragged his frail body to the cupboard, and with an uncontrollable appetite, devoured the contents, in the way of one ham and thirteen hard-boiled goose eggs, and died this morning at 9:30 o=clock in five-beautiful tableaux to slow music. His body will not be buried. It will be preserved in alcohol with a tarantula, centipede, and a few horned toads, and will be sent to the National Science academy at Philadelphia. BOB SMITH.
Silverdale, August 1, 1883.
[BOY! AM I EVER AT A LOSS! WAS THE ABOVE A JOKE? OR WAS IT FOR REAL??]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Important Decisions. Two important decisions have been made by the railroad commissioners; the first being in regard to discriminating rates for track facilities by the A. T. & S. F., the other of excessive charges for the transfer of freight by the St. Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita road. In the first, J. J. Hiddleston, of Eudora, was charged two cents more per hundred pounds on grain consigned to the Zenith mills at Kansas City, than if consigned to an elevator. The commissioners hold that the charge is illegal, and that while the company is not obliged to furnish side tracks for cars to wait upon, they have a right to charge parties for unreasonable delay in loading or unloading. No delay having occurred in Mr. Hiddleston=s case, he cannot be charged extra rates. In the second case, G. R. Anderson, of Mohon, was charged five dollars per car by the Missouri Pacific, for switching coal over a half mile of track at Ft. Scott, from the junction of the Missouri Pacific with the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf of the St. Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita railway, while for the same services, at the same place, the charge of fifty cents per car is made for the transfer of stock, and one dollar for the transfer of fence posts. The board found that the charge of five dollars had been made as alleged in the complaint, and that no extra power or force had been employed by the M. P. to perform the service, in addition to that of operating the usual freight trains on their line. The commissioners ruled that an amount not to exceed two dollars per car for such transfer of coal to be a reasonable and proper charge to make by the M. P. Railroad. Why any more should be charged for transferring a car load of coal than of live stock or posts, the commissioners failed to say. Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Severe Storm at Dodge City. DODGE CITY, KAS., August 9. The most severe storm ever known in this section struck the town with the ferocity and velocity of a battering ram, the roar of the tornado being deafening and almost beyond belief. Owing to the permanent character of our buildings, the damage was confined to the destruction of roofs, chimneys, stables, and outhouses, and the moving of buidings from their foundations. The storm was accompanied by the grandest display of lightning ever witnessed by the oldest settler, it being one continous sheet of blinding flame. The schoolhouse building, a fine two-story brick structure, was struck, also the large stone dwelling of John Miller, the former being but slightly damaged, the latter to the extent of several hundred dollars. The entire loss will probably foot up $10,000, divided into 200 or more losses. The rain accompanying the storm was very heavy, the water standing over a foot deep on Front street. The wind gauge at the signal office was blown down when the storm struck us, but good judges estimate the winds velocity at ninety miles per hour.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
New Postal Rates. The postmaster at Arkansas City has received from the office of the Third Assistant Postmaster General a circular officially notifying him of the reduction in postage rates, taking effect the first of October, and directing him to make preparation for it. Postmasters are notified that it is desirable to have as small a stock of the present three-cent postage stamps and stamped envelopes as possible on hand when the reduction goes into effect, and they are accordingly directed to limit their requisitions for stamps and envelopes of this denomination to such quantities as, upon careful estimate, they may deem sufficient to last until the first of October. They are also instructed to take all available means without incurring any expense to call public attention to the coming reduction, so that purchasers may not accumulate an unnecessary supply of three-cent stamps and envelopes. Arrangements have not yet been made for the redemption of three-cent stamps and envelopes in the hands of postmasters, or for exchange by postmasters of these stamps and envelopes in the hands of private holders. Postmasters will not make exchanges for the public nor return to the department stock which remains on hand after October 1st. Postmasters are, however, notified that the two and three cent stamps and envelopes of the present issue will continue to be valid, and after that date they must be accepted in payment of postage when offered in proper amounts, and that the three-cent stamps can be used in combination with other denominations on letters requiring more than one rate postage, and on parcels of third and fourth class matter. The circular also announces that the department will be ready to issue two-cent stamps of the new design on the 6th of September, but that these stamps and envelopes must not be placed on sale or used by postmasters before October 1st. Also that no three-cent stamps will be issued after September 4th unless a requisition therefor is accompanied by the statement that they are needed for immediate use, and that the full supply called for will become exhausted by October 1st, and further that no three-cent stamped envelopes will be issued after the 31st of August unless a requisition for them is accompanied by a similar statement. The circular further instructs postmasters as to the design for the new two-cent and four-cent stamps and stamped envelopes, and notified them that the price of envelopes (exclusive of postage) will remain the same as at present; that no change will be made in Apostage due@ stamps, and that the rates on drop letters will remain the same as at present.
SKIPPED BY ME...VERY HARD TO READ...@ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURES UPON WHICH THE TAX LEVY FOR 1883 IS BASED.@ THIS APPEARED IN THE AUGUST 15, 1883, ISSUE OF TRAVELER ON EDITORIAL PAGE.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 15, 1883.
Railroad Meeting. There will be a meeting of the citizens of this city on the evening of Tuesday, August 21, to consider the construction of a line of railrod from Eureka to this point. A number of gentlemen connected with the Missouri, Winfield and Southwestern railroad will be present.
SKIPPED NOTICE BY R. L. WALKER, REGISTER OF LAND OFFICE AT WICHITA, RE SETTLER FILING NOTICE OF HIS INTENTION TO MAKE FINAL PROOF IN SUPPORT OF HIS CLAIM...J. V. HINES, NOTARY PUBLIC, AT DEXTER, KANSAS. CLAIMANT: WILLIAM SMITH. WITNESSES: JOSEPH CAIN AND GEORGE WILLIAMS, OF DEXTER, AND J. S. STINSON AND W. EDWARDS, OF WINFIELD.
THIS APPEARED IN AUGUST 15, 1883, ISSUE OF TRAVELER.
ALSO SKIPPED NOTICE BY WALKER SAME DATE: E. A. GOODRICH, NOTARY PUBLIC, MAPLE CITY. CLAIMAINT: A. N. BELL. WITNESSES: ROBERT HAINES, JAMES ANDREWS, REV. M. AMETHIA, JAMES GILKEY, ALL OF MAPLE CITY.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Junction City is in receipt of a 750 lb. School bell.
Read Wyckoff & Son=s special notice in this issue.
Ad. AT COST OR LESS. We desire to inform our patrons and the public generally that we will sell our summer clothing at greatly reduced prices to make room for fall and winter stock. Wyckoff & Son.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
These are Adog-days@ and they are dog-goned good days.
Mr. Frank Swarts returned to the Indian Territory last week.
Miss Robinson, of Winfield, paid Mrs. Benedict a visit last week.
R. A. Houghton ships three car loads of cattle to Kansas City today.
AWhat=s your lots worth?@ is the cry heard on our streets nowadays.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We call attention to the new brand ad. of N. W. Parlin in this issue.
NOTE: LOOKED AND LOOKED! COULD NOT FIND AD!
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Dr. Cutler and family, of Geuda Springs, left Thursday for Chicago.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mrs. A. Wilson left on yesterday morning=s train for Yates Center, Kansas.
Matters at Willow Springs have assumed a quiet attitude again for a short time.
Work upon the Cowley County Bank building is being pushed rapidly forward.
Al Dean, of the B. I. T., was around town yesterday shaking hands with the boys.
Miss Myrtle Beard, of Ponca Agency, is in the city upon a visit to Mrs. Geo. O. Allen.
That bay window in the east part of town is a thing of beauty, and must be a joy forever.
The Walnut River at Harmon=s ford was past fording during the high water of the Arkansas.
Mr. A. N. Bell of Maple City was in the city and favored the TRAVELER with an appreciated call.
Two spans of the Arkansas River Bridge at Great Bend were washed away last Saturday.
Read the harrowing obituary from Grouse Creek this week. The ham and eggs have our sympathy. [GATHER FROM THIS STATEMENT THAT IT WAS ALL A JOKE RE HARKLEROAD!]
Mrs. C. R. Mitchell came over from Geuda last Thursday and visited friends in this city until Monday.
Prairie chickens may be shot the first of next month according to law and the correctness of your aim.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The board of arbitration, to settle disputed ranges in the territory, meet at Caldwell again next week.
Mr. Gardiner, of this city, left for St. Louis last Thursday, whither he goes to spend a few weeks with relatives.
The Arkansas River was up bank full again this week. It is a good thing to have a bridge when the river is full.
School boards will do well to see F. J. Jess before insuring school buildings. School buildings insured on time.
Mr. S. B. Adams was in the city last Thursday with a load of elegant peaches, which he found no difficulty in getting rid of.
A. N. McMillan, of Bitter Creek, called upon the TRAVELER last week and made himself Asolid@ for one year. Thanks.
Mr. G. W. Cunningham left for New York yesterday, where he goes upon a combination trip of business and pleasure.
Our old friend and subscriber, H. R. Robinson, has gone to the Otoe Agency, where he will put in his time pounding iron for ALo.@
It was reported there was an eight-foot rise in the Arkansas River at Dodge City Saturday, but we only get about four feet of it here.
Mrs. J. Shepard and her two nephews are rusticating at the Geuda Springs, and the Doctor, of course, is on a high lonesome all by himself.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
There is nothing that speaks so well for the business prosperity of our town as the long rows of teams that daily line each side of Summit Street.
The railroad company is to be thanked for the removal of the prostitutes from the stock yards where there has been perfect hell the past sixty days.
Some of the home places our citizens prepared for themselves years ago are now becoming valuable property, and will command a small fortune some day.
Mrs. K. F. Smith and family, of Ponca Agency, were in the city several days of the past week, and on Monday went to Winfield to visit with friends in the hub.
Judge Christian expects his brother from Pennsylvania to visit him this week. Mrs. Christian will probably return with him to visit her father in Kentucky.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mrs. H. H. Davidson, of Wellington, arrived in our city last Thursday upon a visit to her sister, Mrs. Alma Vawter, with whom she will probably stay a week or so.
Judge Gans and J. S. Hunt, two of the hub=s prominent citizens, were in the city last week just to see how it would feel to be in a real live, booming burg. They felt.
We understand that the Schiffbauer boys will not leave the city, but will devote their attention to Government contracts in which they have had much experience in the past.
Rev. Moorhead and family with their Lares and Penates left last Thursday for their new home in the West, whither tthey are followed by the best wishes of their many friends in this community.
Mrs. O. Ingersoll left on last Thursday=s train for Illinois, where she will visit friends at Freeport, Chicago, and other points in the state, returning to her home in this city in about two months.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mrs. A. W. Berkey has been visiting the family of Judge Christian for the past week. She expects to return to Geuda tomorrow and visit another week before returning to her home at Kansas City.
Mr. J. R. Lockley, of Kansas City, arrived in our city last Friday. Mr. Lockley is a brother of Mrs. J. H. Sherburne, and left for the Territory yesterday, where he will probably remain visiting for several days.
Frank Lorry was in our city last week and left upon our table a couple of apples raised upon his Bolton farm, which for size and beauty it would be hard to beat.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sherburne and Miss Lou Lockley, of Ponca Agency, arrived in the city last Friday, spent the Sunday in our city visiting friends, and returned to their Territory home yesterday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Davis, of Pawnee Agency, while in the city last week on territory business. Mr. Davis reports things in and around that section of the B. I. T. in a very prosperous condition.
Mr. W. J. Kay, of Bolton, was in the city yesterday, and took out lumber for the erection of a 36 x 52 foot granary and a stone stable and hay mow 36 x 16 feet. This speaks well for the farming interests of our sister township.
Harry Guenther, employed as cook at R. A. Houghton=s cattle camp, had the misfortune to break his collar bone last week, his horse stumbling and falling on him. Good medical attendance is bringing him around all right.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Lute Coombs, of Arkansas City, has accepted a position in the post office drug store at this place. Lute understands the drug business thoroughly and will prove a valuable assistant in the store. Geuda Springs Herald.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We are glad to see that the weeds in different parts of the city are being mowed down. This is as it should be, for a rank growth of this kind of vegettion is one of the most prolific causes of malarial trouble that can be found.
The Young Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church will give an ice cream social at the parsonage Friday, August 17th. Lunch from 5 till 7. All are invited. Come one and all. Proceeds to go towards purchasing a church bell. MINNIE M. KIRTLEY.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
MARRIED. At the residence of the bride=s parents, 2021 Dripp Street, Tuesday morning, July 31, Sloma May Beck, of this city, was married to J. Kroenert, of Arkansas City, Kansas. The happy couple left on the evening train for Arkansas City, Kansas, their future home. K. C. Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Some tools were missed from a blacksmith shop one night last week, and a special watch was kept about town in expectation of house breaking for a night or two, but the watchmen were not rewarded by catching anyone. There was no harm in watching however.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. Bailey sold his farm south of the Arkansas River to Mr. McConachis [? McConachie ?], of Wichita, for $3,200. It is one of thhe best located farms in that locality. Mr. McConachis [?] also purchased the eighty acres south of the Bailey farm of Mr. Shermerharn, and expects to engage in raising stock.
[NOTE: I REALLY QUESTION SPELLING OF ASHERMERHARN@ AS WELL AS THE NAME OF WICHITA PURCHASTER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Farmers= bank of Winfield have commenced business with Wm. L. Blair as president; P. H. Albright, vice president, and O. C. Ewart, cashier; with a capital and assets of $500,000. These gentlemen are thorough going businessmen and will make this bank one of the institutions of the county.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Bland schoolhouse on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o=clock p.m., for the purpose of electing five delegates to attend the county convention at Winfield on Saturday, September 1, 1883. J. D. GUTHRIE, Chairman, Township Committee.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
IMPORTANT. A lady was disappointed the first time she used DeLand=s Chemical Baking Powder. Her baking was yellow. The trouble was, she did not allow for the extra strength, which makes only about one-half the quantity necessary. She learned her mistake and now declares it to be the best she ever used.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. James Jones, formerly foreman of the Democratof this city, who accepted cases on the Kansas City Journal during the strike, came to the conclusion, after working two or three nights, that he did not like Anight work@ and a Afat take@ and has gone on to Ohio for a visit. He will no doubt ere long return to his first love.
We would call the attention of our readers to the immense new stock of boots, shoes, etc., that Messrs. A. A. Newman & Co. Are just now receiving from the East. It embraces everything in the line of a boot or shoe from an elegant dress boot to a heavy farmer=s, all of which are of the best qualities in their respective styles, and will be sold as usual at popular prices.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. T. H. Soward, of Winfield, this week announces himself a candidate for the office of register of deeds of Cowley County; and in connection therewith, we would say that Mr. Soward was a gallant soldier during the late war and during his residence in this county, has made a good record as an able lawyer and good businessman, thus proving his ability to creditably discharge the duties of the office he seeks. Should he receive the nomination, we know of no one we could more heartily support than T. H. Soward.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. Mitchell, living on the Chikaskia, has raised this year 35 bushels of flax, which turned out about 14 bushels of seed to the acre. The seed makes a very good profit, while the straw, which Mr. Mitchell claims is invaluable as forage for cattle and horses, is clear profit. The seed is quoted at $1.13 at Kansas City. Ex.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
A temperance meeting will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o=clock. Ladies from abroad and members of the Women=s Christian Temperance Union will be present to address the meeting. The ladies of Arkansas City are especially desired to be present, and a cordial invitation is extended to all.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Horticultural society at its meeting next Saturday in Winfield will discuss the tree question. What are the best varieties to plant? When and how to plant, prune, etc., with the profits of tree culture will be the questions before the meeting. These are very important questions, and it is hoped that much reliable information will be elicited.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
In this week=s issue will be found the announcement of N. A. Haight as a candidate for reelection to the office of county surveyor. Mr. Haight has held this office for six years, and during that time has discharged its duties with credit to himself and profit to the county. Should he receive the nomination, he will be elected by a full Republican vote.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We are glad to chronicle the completion of the bridge across the Arkansas River west of town. This bridge will be a great convenience to the residents in West Bolton and while accommodating them, will materially help the prosperity of our city, in that it will bring to our merchants a large amount of trade that has been forced to go elsewhere.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
That young man in the east part of the city who enjoys his leisure moments with the telephone would do well to take warning from last Wednesday evening=s experience and be certain he is talking to the central office at Arkansas City and not at Winfield before he expresses his opinions so forcibly. It probably does not interest Mrs. Bishop.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Messrs. J. M. Ware and J. C. Pickering last week made a purchase of the stock and business of the grocery and hardware firm of Schiffbauer Bros., of this city. While we are sorry to lose Charley and Frank from the ranks of our businessmen, yet we feel that the new firm will ably sustain the reputation of the house under its former owners.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Attention is called to the announcement of H. O. Wooley, of Vernon Township, in this issue, for the office of sheriff. Mr. Wooley settled in this county in 1870, and has resided here and followed farming ever since. He is a staunch Republican, and thoroughly competent, and should he win, will make a number one officer.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. N. W. Dressie announces himself a candidate for register of deeds this week, and in connection therewith we would say that the gentleman fought in the late war and carries an empty sleeve as a proof of his patriotism. He has followed farming since coming to this county some years since and if nominted, we feel certain he would make a good officer.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Republicans of Creswell Township are requested to take notice that a caucus of the voters of the above township will be held at
I. H. Bonsall=s office, in this city, on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o=clock p.m., to elect ten delegates and ten alternates to the Republican nominating convention, to be held at Winfield September 1, 1883. J. B. NIPP, Chairman, Township Committee.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Republicans of Silverdale Township will meet at Butterfield=s, the usual place of holding elections, on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o=clock p.m., for the purpose of selecting four delegates to attend the county convention, and to select a member of the central committee. A full attendance is desired. L. J. DARNELL, Chairman, Township Central Committee.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We learn that some of the boys have organized a kind of theatrical troupe, or something of that character, and rehearse nightly in the room adjoining the Heraldoffice. Our devil was admitted to one of their rehearsals last week and describes it as being very entertaining. Friends of the actors may gain admittance by applying to Jay Gould, business manager. Geuda Springs Herald.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Our old friend, H. J. Harding, Wichita=s boss stationery and wall paper man, has recently increased his business facilities in the way of store room, now having a building 130 feet deep, and has taken a partner, Mr. Frank Fisher. These gentlemen will do business under the firm name of Harding & Fisher, and by the 15th of September promise to show their patrons the finest stock of goods in shelf-line in the state.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We call attention to the announcement of S. S. Moore in this issue as a candidate for register of deeds. Mr. Moore is a resident of Silver Creek, where he located in 1871, since which time he has taken a lively interest in politics, doing good and efficient work for the Republican party. Should he receive the nomination, we could help him to election with a good grace, knowing him to be thoroughly competent for the office he seeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We received a pleasant call from Mr. Wolf, of Rochester, Indiana, who is now in the city upon a visit to Mr. and Mrs. James Ridenour. He jointed Mrs. Wolf here, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Ridenour, for several weeks past, and will return with her to his eastern home the early part of next week. Mr. Wolf expressed himself as very much surprised and pleased at the glorious country that greeted him in this section of the southwest.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The Democrat of this week demands that the marshal arrest the gamblers around town and asks, AWhy does he not do so?@ It is not the province of the marshal to arrest every individual who may be around town without visible means of subsistence, unless he has good reasons for so doing, in the way of lawlessness or reliable information that would lead to a conviction. We would suggest that our contemporary if it knows of such characters in our city to come forward and make formal complaint or furnish information upon which a conviction could be made when we know Mr. Oldham will have no hesitation, in bringing them to the bar of justice. It is true that several doubtful characters are around town, but as yet they have not in any way become amenable to the law and so continue at large.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Our hotel men make special inducements to traveling men, and they have began to appreciate it. A very pleasant day can be spent laying over at this point. There is plenty of fishing in the Walnut on the east, plenty of game in the territory on the south, and Geuda Springs on the west.
At half past 4 o=clock Saturday afternoon the street in front of the post office was blocked with teams, and the marshal had to come to the relief to prevent a wrangle. Rather young town for blocked streets, but we=re growing. The amount of trade the town is doing now is considerable, yet we predict it is not one-half what will be done this fall. Our main street is one hundred feet wide, by the way.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
DIED. At his residence in this city on Tuesday, August 7, 1883, of lung disease, in the 74th year of his age, Charles Crocker, after an illness of but a few days. The remains were interred in the Mercer Cemetery, in West Bolton, and were followed to their last resting place by a large number of relatives and friends. The funeral ceremony was preached by Rev. Fleming in the Presbyterian Church of this city on last Sunday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
The attention of our readers is called to the announcement of Capt. J. B. Nipp, of Arkansas City, Creswell Township, as a candidate before the Republican convention for the office of County Treasurer. Capt. Nipp is very pleasant and energetic, a man of great vigor, a good worker, and a true Republican. He is well qualified in every way for the office he seeks. The captain made a good soldier in the late war, and went through some of the fiercest battles fought. Should he be the choice of the convention, we shall second its action with our most hearty support. Cambridge News.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Mr. Geo. McIntire of this city, announces himself in this issue as a candidate for the office of sheriff of Cowley County, subject to the Republican nominating convention. George is a good and true Republican, and is well and favorably known to every voter in the county, having been deputy sheriff and U. S. Deputy marshal for a number of years, and in the discharge of his duty has shown his ability to make a good officer, and if nominated, would be elected by a full Republican vote. We know of no one we would be better pleased to see nominated than George.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Wellington has a little excitement caused by the sudden departure of J. W. Griffith, one of its lawyers and loan agents. Griffith had received money from several parties, which he was supposed to have loaned out for the benefit of his principals. As the story goes, Griffith squandered the money in gambling. But the time came for a settlement, and to cover up his transactions, he gave his principals several notes supposed to have been made by parties who had borrowed money from him. The notes turned to to be forged, and Griffith is in demand just now. Caldwell Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We call attention to the announcement of Mr. S. P. Strong, of Rock Township, for the office of register of deeds. We endorse what the Courier says of him. AHe is certainly a strong candidate, as he is an earnest, enterprising, and reliable gentleman, who has made warm friends wherever he has become acquainted. He has been heartily with the Republican party, from the first until now, has always been on hand when there was any work to do, and deserves recognition, not only by his party but by the county. We need not assure anyone who knows him that he is in every way thoroughly well qualified and would make a most pleasant and popular county officer.@
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
A Drunken Coward. Last Tuesday night a young man riding a dark roan horse left Arkansas City for Geuda Springs pretty much under the influence of liquor. As he passed by the residence of Mrs. H. W. Stewart, he met Arthur and Archie Coombs, and drawing a revolver, stopped them and asked several questions, but the boys did not like to talk to a man with a drawn revolver, so they took to their heels and ran into a corn field until he had passed on. The gentleman (?) had gone but a short distance when he met Mr. and Mrs. Stewart. He again drew his revolver and stopped them. After talking a minute Stewart started on, when the cowardly wretch turned in his saddle and shot at them at a distance of about six yards, the ball just passing over their heads. As soon as he fired the shot, he started his horse on a run toward Geuda, when two shots were fired at the fleeing man by Mr. Wade, who had heard him fire the first shot, and thought it was somebody in his melon patch, trying to bluff him. It is evident the fools are not all dead yet.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
A Quiet Wedding. Among the quiet marital occasions of the past week was the wedding of Miss Sloma May Beck to Mr. J. Kroenert, of Arkansas City, Kansas. The affair was private, and those present were confined to the relatives and immediate friends of the bridal couple. The bride is a lady of rare refinement and grace of manner, and most favorably known and esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances here. Mr. Kroenert is an enterprising young businessman of Arkansas City. The happy pair departed after the ceremony for their future home at Arkansas City. Kansas City Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Baptist Services. Elder Clark, of Ellsworth, Kansas, will preach in the U. P. Church of this city next Sabbath at 3:30 p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Obituary. DIED, at his residence in this city, on Friday, August 10, 1883, after an illness of but three days, James E. Miller, in the 37th year of his age.
The deceased was the son of Lucius and Hannah Miller, of Waterford, Pennsylvania, at which place he was born November 7, 1816, and where he resided till the breaking out of the war. When but fifteen years of age, he enlisted as a drummer boy in company C, 83 infantry regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, the records of which show his enlistment as taking place July 16, 1862, and he received an honorable discharge May 29, 1865. While in the service he was a general favorite among both officers and men, and made many lasting friendships among the Aboys in blue.@ From the year 1865 to 1873 he occupied a responsible clerkship in the treasury department at Washington, D. C., and upon his marriage on July 9, 1873, to Lizzie, daughter of the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Julia A. Forrester, of Chicago, he received an appointment in the U. S. Internal Revenue Department, at that city, where he resided for several years, until he entered the service of the A. T. & S. F. Railroad in 1879, where he remained until his death acting as passenger conductor upon the branch from Mulvane to Arkansas City, where he made hosts of friends by the uniform geniality and gentlemanly manner in which he discharged his onerous duties. The deceased had just returned from a trip east, where he had left his wife and family, and was taken sick on Wednesday of last week; and despite the best medical attention, by Drs. Chapel and Reed, he rapidly sank, expiring at nine o=clock a.m. on Friday last. The remains were incased in a handsome casket by the sorrowing friends and on Saturday, after a short service by Rev. Fleming at the house, were escorted by the A. F. & A. M. Lodge, of this city, a delegation of the A. F. & A. M. Lodge of Mulvane, of which the deceased was a member, and the G. A. R. Post of this city, to the depot, where in the presence of a large crowd of assembled friends and acquaintances all that was mortal of our friend and brother started on their last earthly journey to Waterford, Pennsylvania, where they will rest side by side with relatives who preceded him to the better land. The widow and fatherless little girl have the deepest sympathy the heart can give, and we trust that AHe who doeth all things well@ will mercifully help them in this their hour of trial.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
A CARD. We desire to thank our many friends and patrons in Arkansas City and vicinity for their esteemed favors during the past six years we have been in the business and most cordially recommend to their consideration our successors, Messrs. Ware & Pickering.
Schiffbauer Bros.
NOTICE. All parties knowing themselves indebted to us will please take notice that we have sold out our business to Messrs. Ware & Pickering, but our books, etc., will remain at the store where all are requested to call and settle all accounts at once. Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Ad. Our Farmers= Kip Boot is the best in the market and never fails to give entire satisfaction. A mammoth stock now on hand at
A. A. Newman & Co.=s.
Ad. BOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS!!! A. A. Newman & Co. Have just received the largest stock of Men=s, Youths=, and Boys= Boots for the fall and winter wear ever brought to this city and guarantee them to be superior to the AWalker@ or any other boot.
Ad. The best Kip or Calf Boot for the least money can be found at A. A. Newman & Co.=s. Stockmen will also find it to their interest to call and examine our line of Grain Leather Boots which for durability cannot be surpassed.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Ad. Steers for Sale. We have for sale 142 steers. Said steers are held on Chilocco Creek, Indian Territory, near the Indian college, and are in care of G. F. Pettit. Address us at Winfield or Geuda Springs or H. P. Farrar, Arkansas City. Perry & Melick.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Ad. Mr. Ed. Haight, county surveyor, will be in the city on or about Sept. 15, to do some surveying. Parties desiring to have the corners of their lots established can have word at F. J. Hess= real estate office.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
KANSAS NEWS.
The report that Texas or Spanish fever had broken out among the cattle near Dodge City is authoritatively denied.
United States Attorney Hallowell has filed his reply as attorney for Secretary Lincoln and General Pope in the David Payne injunction case.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
H. J. Sandfort, of Richland Township, announces himself an independent candidate for the office of Register of Deeds of Cowley County.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
The trial of Frank James was begun in the criminal court at Kansas City last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
Jeremiah S. Black died at his home on the 18th inst., in the 73rd year of his age. The funeral ceremonies took place yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
At the Cherokee election held last week, D. W. Bushyhead was elected principal chief by about 500 majority. John G. Schrimpscher was elected senator from his district.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
OUR NEW BRIDGE. Now that our new bridge across the Arkansas River, west of town, is completed and accepted by competent judges, it is well to give Mr. Hill credit for having done a No. 1 job, and contrary to the general rule in such cases, he finished the work ahead of the contract time, for which he deserves the thanks of all to whom the bridge is of benefit.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
THE M. W. & S. R. R. A full description of the proposition sought to be submitted to the voters of the county by the above corporation will be found in this issue in the report of last Monday evening=s railroad meeting, so need not be repeated here, nevertheless a few remarks as to the benefits to be derived from its construction will be decidedly apropos. It is a fact tht the proposed line will save a distance of between sixty and seventy-five miles between this point and Kansas City, which fact alone carries great weight to all interested in shipping produce or stock as it means a corresponding reduction in car rates, such rates being fixed by law at so much per mile, thus making the shortest the cheapest route to ship over. Another feature that at first strikes the taxpayer is the voting of additional bonds, but this view is not tenable as the present roads are assessed at a valuation that brings to the county, in taxes, not only the amount of interest on their bonds but a round sum annually to go towards paying off the principal of said bonds. These facts can be verified by the records in the county offices at Winfield by anyone who will take the trouble to examine them. Thus it will be seen that the voting of these bonds, instead of adding to the taxes, will really help to pay the taxes, to say nothing of the other advantages it will give us in the way of cheaper rates and securing to us a share of the cattle that are yearly shipped from the immense grazing grounds south of us. The road will be under the Gould management, which assures us a road that will be fully competent to compete with the A. T. & S. F., thus securing the lowest paying freight and passenger rates to all points. This is a matter we hope our readers will give deep consideration as we believe it will be to the benefit of the county at large, and Arkansas City and Bolton Township in particular to help all in their power to build this road.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Railroad Meeting. Pursuant to notice given a number of our citizens gathered at McLaughlin=s Hall last Monday evening to discuss railroad matters. Dr. A. J. Chapel was called to the chair, and N. T. Snyder to the secretary=s desk. The chairman introduced Mr. Hill, who enlarged upon the advantages to be gained by our city and county by the construction of the proposed Missouri, Winfield & Southwestern railroad through our county. Mr. Henry Asp was then called upon to read the proposition, the main points of which we will briefly state, as our space precludes us from publishing it in full this week. It asks the county to take capital stock to the amount of $100,000, to be paid for in county bonds. Each mile of road constructed in the county is to cost not more than $2,800 per mile. As soon as ten miles of road have been constructed in the county, bonds to the amount of $12,000 shall be paid to the company, and each succeeding five miles constructed shall entitle the company to receive an additional $12,000. This rate of payment will entitle the company to receive, upon the completion of its line and when cars are running to the south line of the state, the residue of the bonds, or $20,000. To put the above in few words, it is proposed to build a road from the north to the south line of the county for one hundred thousand dollars, of which over 25 percent, or $26,000, are not to be paid until the road is actually running to the south line of the state in Bolton Township. Said road is to issue to the county in return for its bonds $100,000 of fully paid up stock. The road is to be completed in two years from the date of issuance of the bonds. The probable point of junction of the proposed railroad with the St. Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita railroad will be at Eureka, which will cause the road to enter Cowley near the northeast corner of the county, and run via Winfield and Arkansas City to a point south or southwest of this city in Bolton Township, thus giving us advantages that no other road could give us in securing the territory cattle trade. Those present were asked to sign the petition to the county commissioners calling for an election, nearly all responding. It was also moved and carried that those parties who had subscribed for the expenses of a preliminary survey on the east and west road should transfer their subscriptions to the
M. W. & S. R. R. instead, after which the meeting adjourned.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Railroad Meeting. There will be a meeting of the citizens of Bolton Township at the Bland schoolhouse on the evening of Monday, August 27, to consider the proposition of the Missouri, Winfield and Southwestern Railroad company, which company propose to build a road thrrough Cowley County from the northeast line to a point on the territory line somehwere in Bolton Township.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
ARKANSAS CITY.
Arkansas City is a town on the Arkansas River, from which it derives its name. The town is having a veritable boom, and brick buildings of a very substantial nature are going up on every hand. I have long had an abiding faith in the ultimate prosperity of this place. It possesses many advantages that should bring it to the front rank and make it an important point. Its water privileges and facilities are unsurpassed anywhere in the state. The surrounding is decidedly equal to any in the state or elsewhere for the purpose of agriculture, and it has a people who are enterprising and energetic and possess all the characteristics necessary to the building up of a town.
Among other improvements I noticed was a new brick hotel just completed by H. H. Perry, who recently came here from Iowa. The hotel is 50 x 80 feet, two-stories and basement, the first floor rooms being fifteen feet to the ceiling. The sample rooms are large and spacious, and the office will be fitted up in the finest and most elaborate style; the rooms are large and well ventilated, and will be elaborately furnished in the best of style. It will be named after its proprietor and builder, and will be called the Perry house.
But this is not all, not even in the hotel line. Maj. Patterson, who, by the way, is one of the best hotel men in the state, and who caters with a lavishness that merges almost to profligacy, finds his room becoming circumscribed, and has gone to work and built a large two-story addition, 30 x 50 feet to the Leland, which he will finish and furnish, making it among the best hotels in this part of the state. The Leland already has a splendid reputation gained under the management of Maj. Patterson, and when he gets into his new quarters, there can be no doubt that he will entertain the boys royally. On the whole the indications are that between the ALeland@ and the APerry,@ Arkansas City will be remarkably fortunate in being well supplied with excellent hotels, and that the traveling public and wayfaring man will have no reason to complain.
At Arkansas City I met Capt. Dave Payne, the Oklahoma boomer. The captain has his office and headquarters in Arkansas City, over which he proudly floats the stars and stripes. Quite a number of intended AInvaders@ were camped near town ready to move forward at any moment when the signs came. I had a brief conversation with the irrepressible Dave and learned he was awaiting the decision of Judge McCrary regarding his injunction proceedings. The captain said that he and his attorneys were promptly on hand at Keokuk, ready for business, but that the United States district attorney wanted to make a five days= argument, but was informed by the judge that the weather was too warm. He therefore gave the parties until the 10th of the present month, in which to file their briefs and arguments, the whole to be printed, at which time something must be done. Capt. Payne is of the opinion that the case will be decided favorably and that there will be no more arbitrary arrests and removals, all of which he considers have been made heretofore without any warrant of law whatever and in direct violation of the plainest provisions of the constitution. The briefs and arguments submitted in the case by the complainant are ably drawn and reflect much credit on the attorneys retained by Capt. Payne. The argument certainly is an ingenious one and will set the military department of the government to thinking at least.
Mr. Frank Hess is the leading real estate man of Arkansas City, and is full of energy and enterprise and may be entrusted with business in his line with the fullest assurance that it will be honestly, conscientiously, and carefully attended to.
Arkansas City can well and truly boast of being the beautiful little queen city of the border.
DE VERA, in Kansas City Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.
Constant Items. Seeing no communication from this part of the world, I take the liberty to send you the following.
Farmers are joyous over a good crop of wheat, oats, and corn, but this rainy weather is quite a preventative of threshing and a promoter of sprouting of the wheat while in the stacks.
Harper County fever has struck this county, quite a number of the neighbors having been out there, say they are going back.
Are the many candidates a result of the good crop year?
School in district No. 10 will commence about the first of October.
DIED. We are pained to learn of the death of Mr. Gwyre=s infant. Mr. Gwyre is our Sabbath school superintendent, and all sympathize with the family in their bereavement.
The camp-meeting on Badger Creek closed last night with a good attendance. ELIZA.
August 26, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Agent Woodin was in our city last week.
Christian services at McLaughlin=s Hall this evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Read the wheat specials of Landes & Beall in this issue.
Ad. WHEAT WANTED. Landes, Beall & Co. Are paying the highest market price for wheat at Arkansas City, Kas. Give us a call and you=ll get a square deal.
Ad. Wheat Wanted! We will pay the highest cash market price for wheat. Landes, Beall & Co. Arkansas City, Kas.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The Perry house will be open for business in a few days.
Railroad meeting at the Bland schoolhouse next Monday evening.
T. M. Finney, of Kaw Agency, was in our city yesterday on business.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Mr. Ed. Farringer advertises in this issue to give music lessons. Read what he says.
Ad. MUSIC LESSONS. Persons wishing instruction on the Piano, Organ, Violin, or Cornet will please leave word at Mrs. Wm. Benedict=s, or address Ed. E. Farringer, Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Read S. Matlack=s specials in this issue. He talks about several novelties in his line.
Ad. CLOTHING. At S. Matlack=s can be found the finest line of boys= and youths= clothing ever brought to Arkansas City.
Ad. HATS & CAPS. New and Nobby hats at S. Matlack=s.
Ad. WALKER BOOTS. Twenty-four cases more of the celebrated Walker boots received last week at Matlack=s.
Ad. Children=s Shoes. Don=t buy your children=s shoes until you have seen those kept by S. Matlack. He has the best in the market.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Mr. R. P. Scott, of Baltimore, a brother of our C. M., will visit Arkansas City shortly.
Read the election notice for the refunding of Bolton=s outstanding liabilities in this issue.
We this week turned out an elegant lot of job work for our new mill, run by Landes & Beall.
H. P. Farrar and T. H. McLaughlin left Saturday for Kansas City, in which moral town they Sundayed.
Wellington will hold an election shortly to decide whether or not to put in a system of water works.
J. M. Florer, of Osage Agency, passed through the city yesterday on his way to Coffeyville to ship cattle.
D. A. Millington, of the Courier, and Henry E. Asp were in this city Monday on railroad and other business.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
R. A. Houghton returned from Kansas City last week, where he reports having sold his cattle at good figures.
U. S. Attorney Hatton came down Monday to attend to the R. W. Wood case before U. S. Commissioner Bonsall.
Miss Maggie Coley, of Dexter, was visiting in our city several days of the past week, returning home on Sunday last.
L. W. Hamilton, of Kansas City, was in town last week on his way to visit his father. W. J. Hamilton, of East Bolton.
Mr. and Mrs. Wolf, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Ridenour, returned to their Indiana home last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
C. M. Scott went to Caldwell Monday to appear before the board of arbitration of the Cherokee Strip Live Stock Association.
Labe Evarts, who had several ribs broken by a vicious pony a short time since is now around on the streets again in good shape.
Mrs. I. H. Bonsall returned to her home in this city last week, and we trust will speedily regain her health under the influence of our genial climate.
Our old-time friend and subscriber, A. Buzzi, of East Bolton, favored us with a pleasant call last week and registered on the TRAVELER books for another year. Thanks.
We learn that A. H. Green, who has been dangerously sick and delirious for some time past, was, on Monday last, adjudged a lunatic and will go to the Ossawatomie asylum.
The Caldwell Journal says the triumph of the Bushyhead party in the Cherokee election gives the quietus to the gee string party and settles the question of the Cherokee lease.
Mr. Ed. Kingsbury, the genial operator at the A. T. & S. F. Depot, has been quite sick for the past week. We are glad to say he is again on his feet and able to be around.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Read Fitch & Barron=s ad. In this issue. They have something new to say to ur readers every week in regard to their immense and varied stock of dry goods, notions, etc.
AD. I C U C I That we have the finest line of BIRD CAGES, NOTIONS, TOYS, AND FANCY GOODS Ever brought to Arkansas City, and which we will sell cheaper than any other house in the county.
FITCH & BARRON.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The old Capt. Norton place, for the past nine years the property of Mrs. A. Gray, was sold Monday to B. F. Childs, of Kansas City. Mrs. Gray will build in some other part of the city.
The Arkansas River Bridge west of town is now open for travel, and the residents of the western portion of Bolton Township can now come to our city without making an all day=s trip of it.
The police judge=s criminal docket for the past week shows that Douglass Shaw paid $5.50 fine and costs, and Samuel Hammond, $7.50 fine and cots, both for disturbing the peace by fighting.
Mr. Ollie Stevenson has secured a position with Messrs. Kimmell & Moore, of this city. Ollie is a thoroughly relable and energetic young man and we sincerely wish him success in his new business.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
P. A. Lorry, of Bolton, with J. B. Nipp and Dr. Alexander, of this city, have been drawn as petit jurors to serve at the next term of the U. S. Court at Wichita, which meets the first Monday in September.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Senator Crane, of Marion, Kansas, offered the Ladies= Aid Society $5 if they would make a quilt without speaking a word. Twenty-three ladies met at the parsonage, made the quilt, and earned the money in two hours.
Our probate judge, H. D. Gans, will preach in this city next Lord=s day. Mr. Gans has done a large amount of ministerial work in this vicinity, but we believe this is the first time he has made an appointment for this city.
Master Walter Osage Florer, of Osage Agency, and Martin Stillwell, of Newton, Kansas, paid the TRAVELER a call yesterday. Walter is a son of J. M. Florer, of Osage Agency, and was the first white child born in the Osage Nation.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The social at the M. E. Parsonage last Friday night was largely attended and a success generally. The funds raised go towards purchasing a bell for the church. The TRAVELER office tenders thanks for a liberal supply of cake.
NOTICE. The city schools will commence Monday morning, September 10, 1883. The A grades of the different departments will advance to the next room immediately above them. C. T. ATKINSON, Supt.
The little three year old son of Mr. T. J. Gilbert fell down last week and broke his arm near the shoulder. Under the care of Drs. Shepard, Westfall, and Kellogg, the limb was set and the little sufferer is resting as well as could be expected.
Messrs. Wismeyer and Hamilton, of Osage Agency, were in the city last week. Mr. Wismeyer has been under the weather since the early part of July and has gone back to Ohio for thirty days vacation. We hope he may speedily regain his health.
The case of R. W. Wood, on a charge of horse stealing, came up last Monday before U. S. Commissioner Bonsall, and resulted in the defendant being bound over to the next term of the district court at Wichita in the sum of $250. Bail was given.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Messrs. Allen & Braggins have received the contract for painting the new Cowley County Bank Building as soon as it is completed. We are glad to note this fact, as it ensures a creditable finish to what will be one of our handsomest business buildings.
The Texas fever cases at Medicine Lodge resulted in the convic-tion of Boyd. A fine of $300 and 30 days imprisonment was assessed by the justice. Boyd took an appeal to the district court and the final decision in the case will not be reached before November next.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The grocery firm of Kimmel & Moore are doing a rushing business these days, but are sadly inconvenienced for want of room. They have purchased G. W. Cunningham=s large store next door and will shortly move their stock thereto. This will give them one of the best store rooms in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Bland schoolhouse on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o=clock p.m., for the purpose of electing five delegates to attend the county convention at Winfield on Saturday, September 1, 1883. J. D. GUTHRIE, Chairman, Township Committee.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The Caldwell Journal says: AThe immense corn crop in this section has created a demand for stock hogs, and a large number of pigs could be sold in this market to farmers who desire to market their corn on foot.@ The same will hold good of Cowley as well as Sumner only if anything, a little more so.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
We call attention to the special notice of Dr. Westfall in this issue. The doctor has associated himself with J. T. Shepard, one of our oldest and best practitioners, and being a graduate of a New York college and coming highly recommended, we predict and bespeak for him a share of our people=s patronage.
NOTICE. Geo. H. Westfall, M. D.
Dr. Geo. R. Westfall, a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, with a hospital experience of one year in the New York City Hospital, has associated himself with Dr. Shepard in the practice of medicine at Arkansas City. Surgery a specialty. Office with Dr. Shepard, over Central Drug Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Mr. Lewis Adams, of Clark County, Kentucky, a brother of S. B. Adams, arrived in the city last week and will probably remain two or three weeks visiting friends and relatives. We hope the gentleman will have a good time and could wish him worse luck than to have him permanently locate in our beautiful county.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
We call attention to the ad. of our new grocerymen, Ware & Pickering, in this week=s paper. This firm are successors to the Schiffbauer Bros., are thorough businessmen, carry a full and complete stock of groceries and hardware, and we heartily bespeak for them the liberal patronage of our people. Give them a call.
AD. HARDWARE! GROCERIES! WARE & PICKERING, SUCCESSORS TO SCHIFFBAUER BROTHERS.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Our old townsman, Charley Parker, of Pawnee Agency, was in the city several days of the past week, shaking hands with his many firends and of course took in this print shop with the rrest. He looks as hearty as need be and reports everything as prospering with him in his territory home, to which he returned this morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The Arkansas River Bridge, west of town, has been completed in advance of time and is well done. It is now the duty of those who subscribed to the same and have not paid to do so at once. The papers are at the Cowley County Bank. Gentlemen, call and settle as well and promptly as Mr. Hill has completed your bridge.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The cattle held by the Comanche County pool are estimated at 50,000 head, and the aggregate value of the pool property, including cattle, land, etc., is probably $2,000,000. The members of the pool, with very few if any exceptions, started in poor. Six years of remarkable success have made them a wealthy body of men. Cresset.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Our hog merchants are paying 4-1/2 cents per pound for fat hogs this week, and it is our humble opinion they will not be any higher during the summer and fall. When the new corn crop is gathered, hogs will be plentiful again. It seems there is no such thing as draining the hogs of this country, as there always seems to be a supply on hand.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
MARRIED. At the residence of the bride=s parents, in Pleasant Valley, Cowley County, on Thursday, August 16, 1883, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, Miss Mary L. Ela to Samuel Howell, of Lawrence. The happy couple have the hearty congratulations and best wishes of friends in this community for their enjoyment of a long life in the marital state.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
J. T. Shelton, of the Wichita Daily Times, and U. S. Attorney Hatton, two of Wichita=s prominent citizens, spent a few hours in our city last Thursday. The latter gentleman came down on legal business while Brother Shelton came for his health. We had quite a pleasant time with the gentlemen, and hope it may be a prelude to many more such meetings in the sweet bye and bye.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
We call attention to the announcement, in this issue, of Mr. H. J. Sandfort as an independent candidate for the office of register of deeds of Cowley County. Mr. Sandfort has resided in Richland Township since 1874, where he owns and operates a farm. He has always taken an interest in local and county matters, and in every way is competent to discharge the duties of the office he seeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
The cow-punchers have been having a high old time for several weeks past running Hunnewell in the most approved style of the art, but last week Sheriff Thralls got on to the situation and arrested Bob Mitchell, A. T. Mitchell, J. W. Guinn, Harry Halsell, J. F. McClusky, T. A. Standard, Dick Wetson, and Powell Wood. It cost them about $400 for their fun, but had they been imprisoned awhile as well as fined, we believe it would have made more impression upon them.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Our sportsmen anxiously wait for the 1st of September, when the slaughter of prairie chickens is made legal. The farmers in the meantime are proposing to get the benefit of the game themselves, and don=t propose to have their premises intruded upon by every man and boy that can carry a gun. But we are blessed in one respect, by having a country which no law governs, adjoining, when the Nimrod can sport at his own sweet will.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
A private letter to the Muskogee Journal says that a crazy man was roaming around on Bird Creek, in the Osage Reservation. Big Wild Cat, who saw him, declares him to be Foster, the Creek Indian, who killed John Poland last fall and a short time ago killed a deputy
U. S. Marshal, who was taking him to Okmulgee. The letter states that the Osages would undoubtedly take him in, as they wanted a scalp to deck the grave of Hard Rope, who was shot by the marshal in Caldwell last spring.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Texas fever has made its appearance along the south limit of the county, and many valuable cows have been lost. Plenty of salt and saltpeter is recommended as a preventative, also carbolic acid 12 ounces, glycerine 4 ounces, and bi-carbonate of soda 12 ounces, added to four gallons of water and given to drink is the preventative recommended by the government inspectors. Turning the cattle into a corn field is also said to be about as effectual as anything, but in spite of any and all things many die.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Deputy U. S. Marshal G. H. McIntire, from Cowley, recently landed a number of boarders with our sheriff, who will likely remain with him till the September term of U. S. Court. This is the third or fourth trip of the kind this man McIntire has made to Wichita, and he either has plenty of material to work on, down there in the pocket of Sumner and Cowley Counties, or else he is a pretty good worker. We believe they are going to make him sheriff of Cowley County, at least we suppose he is the same McIntire mentioned in the exchanges from that county, in connection with that office. Wichita Daily Times.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Cure for Texas Fever. Mr. John R. Hoxie, who owns one of the largest and finest farms in Texas, situated in Williamson County, claims to have discovered an antidote for Texas or Spanish fever. For some years past he is reported to have sent a large number of thoroughbred Short-horn and Hereford cattle to his farm for breeding purposes, and claims that since he commenced using this remedy, he has not lost a single animal. The following is his own report of his work, and he is reported in every respect a reliable man.
AI give each animal a dose of belladonna, upon the first appearance of fever. This usually comes about a month after the stock reaches Texas, but not infrequently six weeks or even two months pass before they show signs of disease.
AAlmost every month of the year, I have sent cattle to Williamson County, and since I began using belladonna, have lost none during the acclimatization. Nor do I fear I will lose any so long as I use the drug. I give from a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful at a dose, age of the animal and condition of the fever regulating the size of the dose. I have have never needed to give more than three doses to any animal and often one is enough.
AIt should be given clear and not mixed with other matter. Soon after taking the dose, the animal will throw up a white froth, which will be quite warm, almost at fever heat, in fact, but no harm comes from that.@
All interested in the matter of introducing the best breeds of cattle in all parts of the country will be sincerely glad to see this remedy firmly established by full experiment, as a soverign one in all cases where cattle are attacked by Spanish fever, or as a preventive where cattle are becoming acclimated to Texas. The risk involved is not so great per head as where grown animals are taken, and some parties claim that young cattle get through the acclimating process easier than those of mature age do. Rural World.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Christian Services. A. C. Crenshaw will preach at McLaughlin=s Hall on Wednesday and Thursday evenings of this week at the usual hour. An earnest invitation is extended to all.
Christian Services. H. D. Gans will preach at McLaughlin=s Hall in this city next Lord=s day morning and evening at the usual hours. All are invited to attend.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
Ad. Grapes! Grapes!! Grapes!!! at Herman Godehard=s.
Ad. OIL STOVE, CHEAP! A nearly new oil stove and attachments for sale cheap at this office.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 29, 1883.
KANSAS NEWS.
Strong, Butler County=sd defaulting treasurer, has been overhauled, brought back, and jailed.
The increase of wealth in Cowley County in 1883 over the assessment of 1882 amounts to $245,790.25.
Wellington Press: T. J. Gilbert, of Arkansas City, last week completed arrangements with the Kaw Indians in the Indian Territory to lease half of their reservation for a period of ten years. The lease embraces over 50,000 acres of fine grazing land, for the use of which the lessee pays a rental of $2,100 per year.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Read Duncan & Magill=s special this week.
Ad. For Ammunition go to Duncan & Magill=s.
Ad. Salt by the barrel or pound at Duncan & Magill=s.
Ad. Fine Line of Preserves, Jellies, Apple Butter, and Mince Meat in bulk at Duncan & Magill=s.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Read the closing out Aad.@ of Conway Bros. In this issue.
AD. CLOSING OUT! For the next 30 days we will offer OUR STOCK OF Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Cups, and Gents= Furnishing Goods at and below cost as we must reduce our stock before removal. CONWAY BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Go to the U. P. Social at the Perry house Friday night.
M. B. Lewis gladdened our sanctum with his presence last week.
P. H. Albright, Winfield=s loan man, was in our city last Saturday.
We want our county offfices filled by none but Republicans this fall.
The second story of the new Cowley County Bank is now on the rise.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
You need not stand on your head to read Fitch & Barron=s ad this week. [AD USUALLY TURNED AROUND IN PAPER...RUNS LENGTHWISE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.] IN THIS ISSUE THEY TURNED IT UPSIDE DOWN EXCEPT FOR TOP LINE!
AD. I C U C I. That we have the etc. About the usual items...such as bird cages, notions, etc. Almost impossible to make it out when it is upside down. FITCH & BARRON.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 19, 1883.
Mrs. Steele, living in the north part of town, has been sick for several days.
Irving French, of Ponca, was in the city Monday and Tuesday on territory business.
Mr. Marsh has the thanks of the TRAVELER office for a luscious watermelon presented to the boys.
Messrs. T. H. McLaughlin, H. P. Farrar, and Chas. Schiffbauer returned from Kansas City last week.
Mrs. Chamberlain and daughter, Miss Lillie, of Kansas City, are now visiting with Mrs. Chas. Schiffbauer.
The bill of lumber for C. R. Sipes= new store room is now being put on the ground. It is furnished by the Chicago lumber yard.
FOUND. On the road between the city and the southern Arkansas bridge, a wagon tree. Owner can have the same by paying costs.
F. M. Vaughn, one of East Creswell=s genial farmers, has returned from his Kentucky trip, and is once more in the land of peace and plenty.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Read the notice of J. W. Calhoun in this issue. The gentleman has a choice herd of Texas mares, which he offers for sale at Spring Creek, Indian Territory.
Ad. HORSES. Choice Texas mares for sale at Spring Creek, Indian Territory, 15 miles southwest of Arkansas City. J. W. Calhoun.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
We received a pleasant call last week from Mr. Hunt, of Emporria, who with his wife and family have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gilbert.
Mrs. Carlisle, of Brooklyn, New York, arrived in our city last week, and is now visiting her old friends, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Beavers, of East Creswell.
Mr. I. W. Kay, of Bolton, called upon the TRAVELER last week and secured the best paper in the county for one year, for which he has our thanks.
Miss L. Mann & Co., of the Southern millinery store, has just received a choice lot of new millinery. Further particulars will be given next week.
Mrs. A. W. Berkey took the train yesterday for the purpose of joining her husband in Kansas City. She has made many firends during her sojourn with us.
Miss Clara and Mr. Frank Thompson returned to their home at Manhattan on Monday last, after a several weeks= stay in this city visiting Capt. C. G. Thompson.
BIRTH. The pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Farrar was gladdened on last Sunday night by the arrival of a promising boy. AMay he live long and prosper.@
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
A. P. Hutchinson, of Cheyenne Agency, was in ttown several days of the past week looking up old friends and acquaintances. He returned to the territory today.
Messrs. Ed. Denny, Frank Kean, and Marion Shelden were in the city last week visiting with John E. Shelden. The gentlemen are at this writing on a hunt in the B. I. T.
Mr. K. F. Smith and children, who have been spending the past two weeks in the state visiting friends, returned to their home at Ponca Agency, Indian Territory, by last Monday=s stage.
Mrs. Hamilton and daughter, Abbie, who have been visiting relatives and friends in East Bolton for the past few weeks, started last Monday for their home in Denver, Colorado.
Duncan & Magill are daily receiving new goods at their grocery, evincing an amount of enterprise commendable in a firm doing even a larger business than these enterprising gentlemen.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mrs. W. B. Skinner and daughter, Fanny, were in town Saturday last on their return trip to Ponca Agency from the East, where they had been visiting former friends and relatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Go to the social at the Perry house next Friday. It is under the management of the ladies of the U. P. Church, and a grand good time will be had demolishing peaches and ice cream.
That new ARackett@ cigar A. W. Patterson dishes out at the Leland is just boss, so the boys say. We never smoke--in fact, have no bad habits--so have to take the boys= word for it.
The Republican county convention is to be held next Saturday, and we trust its actions will be tempered by wisdom, that we may redeem the county from whatever taint of Democracy there is upon it.
Mr. Alexander, of Kansas City, made us a pleasant call. The gentleman was en route for Chihuahua, Mexico, where he goes in the interest off the El Mercurio, a Spanish journal published at Kansas City.
The Women=s Christian Temperance Union will meet in the First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 1, at 4 p.m. A full attendance of those interested in the temperance work is requested and expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mr. A. T. Bayne, breeder and shipper of shorthorn cattle, of Perryville, Kentucky, has now on sale at Winfield some first-class stock, to which fact we call the attention of stock men generally. See his notice in another column.
LOOKED AND LOOKED! COULD NOT FIND NOTICE!
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Our real estate man, Frank J. Hess, has subscribed for quite a number of TRAVELERS each week, which he purposes mailing to persons who daily write him with reference to the advantages, business, etc. of this city.
Messrs. Hamilton and Halladay, of Cadiz, Ohio, were here last week to view the county they have heard so much about. They had to acknowledge that of all the country they saw on the route, Cowley took the lead.
At the Democratic County convention held at Winfield last Saturday, the following gentlemen were put in nomination: Sheriff, S. G. Gary; treasurer, J. B. Lynn; register of deeds, Geo. Eaton; county clerk, J. C. Hanlon.
Holloway & Fairclo, the enterprising South Summit Street drug firm, last week received a large invoice of new goods of every description, and we advise all needing anything in their line to call and inspect their stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Maj. S. E. Woodin, United States Indian Agent, was in our city this week, having brought up four trains of wagons, which were loaded with supplies and lumber for the Ponca, Otoe, Pawnee, and Nez Perce Agencies.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mr. John Florer, of Osage, and Tom Finney, of Kaw Agency, were in town this week, greeting old friends and making new ones. They report a good trade and prosperous outlook at their repsective places of business.
J. D. Houston, formerly a resident of this city, but now practicing law in the suburban retreat, Wichita, spent Sunday among some of his old friends here, who are glad to hear that he is doing well.
We received an appreciated call from our stove and tinware man, C. R. Sipes, last week. Mr. Sipes said business was so brisk he couldn=t spare time to write letters, so ordered the TRAVELER sent to some of his Eastern friends.
If the ladies of the United Presbyterian church consult their interests, they will secure some of S. B. Adams= fine peaches for their Friday night supper. He favored this office with the finest specimens we have seen this year.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The Jasper Hartsock farm, east of the Walnut, was sold last week by Mr. M. B. Lewis to Jerome B. Henderson, of Saybrook, Illinois, for $1,800. There are 240 acres in the tract, which is one of the best farms in this part of the county.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Bonds were voted yesterday in enlarged school district No. 59 to the amount of $1,000 for the erection of a new schoolhouse. This district embraces the northeast corner of Creswell and a portion of Pleasant Valley township.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Messrs. Wolfe & Harnley are putting up a neat building on the south side of Central Avenue, to be occupied as a carpenter shop. It is a two-story building, and will have several good rooms upstairs, which we believe it is the intention to rent.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mr. J. P. Mussulman and family left yesterday upon an extended visit to friends and relatives of by-gone years. Mussulman is one of Silverdale=s most progressive farmers and we trust that he and his may have a jolly time visiting Eastern acquaintances.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Col. W. H. Whiteman, formerly agent of the Poncas, but for the past two years a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, dropped in on us quite unexpectedly last week. He reports a very prosperous business in his profession, which good news makes us glad.
[DOES NOT APPEAR HE IS CONNECTED TO THE WINFIELD WHITEMANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting N. R. Hubbard, the A. T. & S. F. Conductor, last week, who with his wife and her sister, Miss Ordray Coursey, are now staying at the Leland. We hope this gentleman may decide to make his home permanently with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
A sad accident occurred to Allen Ayres= little son last week, which resulted in a broken arm. The child fell from a peach tree, fracturing one of his arms. Dr. Chapel was called, and under his care, the little sufferer is progressing as favorably as could be expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The board of arbitration, recently in session at Caldwell, allowed Mr. Chambers his range on the state line, but cut the Estus brothers= range down nearly one-half, as they also did that of Mr. Wicks. Mr. Beach was allowed nearly all of his. We learn that several of the cases will be appealed to the board of directors.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The cheerful effects of liberal potations were illustrated in a little friendly altercation at Salt City, in which Dr. Holland=s face tested the efficiency of a beer bottle in the hands of Lyman Steiner. From the looks of the doctor=s face, the glass must have been harder than his cheek. Lyman is roaming in fresh pastures.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Our old friend, A. Buzzi, of East Bolton, entered our sanctum one day last week and with malice aforethought placed upon the table the most elegant array of ripe grapes our eyes have seen this season. They were of the Concord, Delaware, and Red Hamburg varieties, raised in his own vineyard, were too, too awful nice for anything, and in every way just went to the spot.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
We this week present a supplement to the TRAVELER in the shape of an extensive list of real estate for sale by the enterprising local man, N. T. Snyder. We have printed some 3,000 copies of this real estate circular, and as an evidence of the substantial movement in this line of business, we will furnish a smiliar number this week for Mr. F. J. Hess. Verily, Cowley doth boom.
DID NOT FIND SUPPLEMENT...MUST NOT HAVE BEEN SENT TO STATE!
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mr. J. C. Probasco, of Grouse Creek, called at our office last week, and as a memento of his visit placed some samples of apples and peaches on our table that it would be hard to beat anywhere. They were raised on his farm east of town, and were perfect gems in every respect, thus fully proving our county=s adaptation for fruit raising. The weight of the largest peach was nine ounces, and it measured nine and one-fourth inches in circumference. The apples also were exceptionally large specimens.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The land sales of last week were of some magnitude, and a boom seems to be setting in that will amost double the price of real estate. Mr. W. F. Dickinson=s fine fruit farm brought $9,500; and Mr. Joseph Bossi sold his farm for $3,500. Other places sold for correspondingly good figures.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Thursday=s train last week brought in Mr. Henry Pruden and wife and Mrs. Amelia Pruden, wife of David Pruden, all of Dayton, Ohio, who are visiting friends and relatives. We don=t know of anyone who was more cordially received and greeted than this company, who formerly formed a part of our best social circles. Henry is now in the ginger ale business at Dayton, and is having all the success anyone could wish for.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
A herd of Chickasaw cattle recently attempted to cross Mr. John Florer=s range at the mouth of Salt Fork, but Mr. Florer succeeded in keeping them off. These Chickasaws are through Texans that are driven into the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations, and after being held a few months, are driven north. Stockmen are beginning to see that the loss from fever has been great enough this year to justify them in combining to prevent the drive. It is thought the herd will cross the Arkansas River east of Ponca Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Orville Smith announces himself in this issue as a candidate for county surveyor. Mr. Smith filled this office one year by appointment, and has been to a greater or less extent, connected with the surveying corps of the office for several years. We presume no man in the county has had so much experience in practical surveying as he; he was in the employ of the government, and surveyed the Indian Territory and a great portion of the territories of Utah and Dakota. It is needless to say he is perfectly qualified. He is one of Sumner County=s most substantial citizens, and has been a good worker in the Republican party. Wellingtonian.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
A most enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mrs. Denton, in East Bolton Township, last Wednesday, the event being a reception given in honor of her nieces, the Misses Mae and Abbie Hamilton. Among the favored guests were many from Winfield and Arkansas City, and the freedom of the country gave unusual spice to the merry pastimes, which were agreeably interrupted about 11 p.m. by a most excellent supper. Dancing to good music was in order and some time past the usual hour for retiring, when the gay and fun-loving young people dispersed with a warm spot in their hearts for their hostess. There is no fun like good, honest country fun. So say we all.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting Geo. Bent yesterday, one of the most remarkable Indians now living in the territory. Mr. Bent is a son of old Col. Bent, who married a Cheyenne woman and for years held Bent=s fort on the Arkansas River, at a time when Kansas as a state was not known. Bent County, Colorado, is also named in honor of the old colonel. At the present time George is chief of the Cheyennes, and as government interpreter, he probably has more influence among his people than has any other man in the tribe. He is a fine specimen of physical manhood, weighing 200 pounds, and well proportioned. His complexion is of the swarthy hue peculiar to half-breeds, and with his heavy, jet black hair, gives him a striking appearance. This is his first visit here since there has been anything of a town to mark the place. About fifteen years ago he camped on the Shilocco, and hunted buffalo on the divide between the Arkansas and Salt Fork Rivers. Phil McCuster accompanies him. This gentleman is one of the celebrities of the Indian Country. He has been with the Indians for thirty years, and no doubt will die among them. Both Phil and George have been government agents, and have done good service. They met at this place several friends who knew them years ago, and one or two who had been with them on many of their scouts and hunts.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
North Creswell Items. By telephone we receive the following items from the ragged edge of Creswell and Pleasant Valley Townships.
AMonkey Hill@ is no more. We are told that its funeral was tolled at Mr. Tolles= place a few days ago, where a meeting of school district 59 was held, and located the site for the schoolhouse in APossum Hollow.@ This district has been AWrighted@ up considerably lately.
Superintendent Limerick came down, and caused the district to Acome down to Limerick.@ Its territory has been enlarged: receiving a Blessing, a Toombs (who is in disguise), and several others. Yesterday bonds were voted to build a new schoolhouse. The old building will be sold to relic hunters to make into cases, etc.
Matrimony has become epidemic. Among several cases lately (all fatal), there were two in one family. Those exposed or disposed are using disinfectants and a rigid quarantine is maintained.
Candidates are omnipresent. Where two or three are gathered together, there is the candidate also. The descent of the grasshopper in 1874 was scarcely more numerous and certainly not more buzzy. Some of them will be nipped in the bud. BOOZE.
August 23, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Peaches and Ice Cream. The laides of the U. P. Church of this city will give a peach and ice cream social in the parlors of the Perry house on next Friday evening, August 31.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
A New Enterprise. We have received the first number of a new Spanish paper published at Kansas City, Missouri, by Alexander, Robertson & Co., entitled El Mercurio. The heading is composed of miniature maps of Kansas, Indian Territory, Arizona, and Mexico, with the most prominent places designated. On the map of Kansas we notice Arkansas City prominently marked, for which we truly thank Mr. G. C. Alexander, whose family are residents of this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Bolton Township Attention. There will be a meeting of citizens of East and West Bolton Township held as follows: On Tuesday evening, September 4, 1883, at Stony Point schoolhouse, and on Wednesday, September 5, at the Theaker schoolhouse, to take into consideration the proposed action with reference to its indebtedness. All are earnestly invited to be present. P. A. LORRY, Trustee.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Old Settlers, Attention!
SECRETARY=S OFFICE, OLD SETTLERS= ASSOCIATION.
The first annual meeting of all the old settlers of Cowley County will take place in Winfield on the first Tuesday, the 4th day of September, 1883. All old settlers of Cowley County are most cordially invited.
E. S. TORRANCE, President.
JACOB NIXON, Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Notice to Cattlemen. Cattlemen holding ranges on the Cherokee Strip will please take notice that I, or my legal representative, will be in Caldwell on or about the 5th day of September, 1883, to collect the tax due the Cherokee Nation up to the 1st day of October, 1883.
D. W. LIPE, Treasurer, Cherokee Nation.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
The Leland. The new addition to the above hotel is now completed, and the new office and sample rooms are equal to any in the West. The upper rooms are handsomely fitted and furnished, and in all its appointments, the house is first-class and up to the times.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
BIG AD. A. A. NEWMAN & CO. New Stock BOOTS AND SHOES. GENTS= DRESS BOOTS, MEN=S CALF BOOTS, MEN=S KIP BOOTS, MEN=S GRAIN BOOTS.
Full line Men=s, Boys= and Youths= boots and shoes. Also a full line of Ladies=, Misses=, and Children=s Fine Shoes and Slippers.
This stock is new, and bought especially for the 1883 Fall trade. Our prices low as the lowest.
CALL AND EXAMINE. A. A. NEWMAN & CO.
Small Ad. BLEACHED MUSLINS AND LONSDALE CAMBRICS at prices lower than they have ever been offered at before. Be sure and price them before buying. A. A. Newman & Co.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Ad. HORSES. Choice Texas horses for sale at Spring Creek, Indian Territory, 15 miles southwest of Arkanss City. J. W. Calhoun.
Ad. For Ammunition go to Duncan & Magill=s.
SKIPPED DETAILS ON NOTICE BY ANNIE B. SCHNEE, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF GELLERT SCHNEE, LATE OF COWLEY COUNTY IN AUGUST 29, 1883, ISSUE OF TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
ELECTION NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, that whereas it is proposed to issue the bonds of Bolton township, of Cowley County, Kansas, to the amount of three thousand dollars, bearing interest at the rate of six percent per annum, payable semi-annually, said bonds to be payable in ten years from the date of their issuance, and to be used for the purpose of refunding the outstanding and due indebtedness of said township, in said amount, an election of the qualified voters of the said township of Bolton will be held on the 7th day of September, A. D. 1883, at the usual places of voting in each of the voting precincts in said township, for the purpose of voting for or against the said foregoing proposition. Said election will be conducted according to the general election laws of the state of Kansas, and those voting in favor of said proposition shall have written or printed on their ballots AFor the Bonds.@ Those voting against the bonds shall have written or printed on their ballots AAgainst the Bonds.@ By order of township board of said township.
P. A. LORRY, Trustee.
A. J. KIMMEL, Treasurer.
CHARLES SEYFER, Clerk.
RECAP OF LAND OFFICE NOTICE, R. L. WALKER, REGISTER, RE NOTICE FILED BY SETTLER TO MAKE FINAL PROOF IN SUPPORT OF HIS CLAIM. J. V. HINES, NOTARY PUBLIC AT DEXTER. SETTLER: WILLIAM SMITH. HIS WITNESSES; JOSEPH CAIN AND GEORGE WILLIAMS, OF DEXTER; AND J. S. STINSON AND W. EDWARDS, OF WINFIELD. IN AUG. 29, 1883, ISSUE.
ANOTHER RECAP (MAY HAVE GIVEN ALREADY). NOTARY PUBLIC, E. A. GOODRICH, MAPLE CITY. SETTLER: A. N. BELL. WITNESSES: ROBERT hAINES, JAMES ANDREWS, REV. M. AMETHIS, AND JAMES GILKEY, ALL OF MAPLE CITY.
IN AUGUST 29, 1883, ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER ISSUE.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 5, 1883.
KANSAS NEWS.
The adjutant general has secured 6,000 rounds of ammunition from the government.
Thirty-four head of cattle recently died at Larned from Texas fever. They came from near Ft. Scott. No others are sick and no other bunches are effected. There is no fever now in tht section.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 5, 1883.
VERY HARD TO READ! SOME ITEMS APPEAR TO BE PARTIALLY RIPPED! THIS WAS EDITORIAL PAGE.
IT APPEARS THAT THE REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET WAS GIVEN.
BELIEVE IT SHOWS THE FOLLOWING:
FOR SHERIFF, GEO. H. McINTIRE, OF CRESWELL.
FOR TREASURER, J. B. NIPP, OF CRESWELL.
FOR COUNTY CLERK, J. S. HUNT, OF WINFIELD.
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS, T. H. SOWARD, OF WINFIELD.
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR, N. A. HAIGHT, OF WINFIELD.
FOR CORONER, DR. H. W. MARSH, OF BEAVER.
FOR COMMISSIONER 3RD DISTRICT, J. H. IRWIN, OF WINFIELD [?].
GATHER THAT ON EDITORIAL PAGE OF SEPTEMBER 5, 1883, ISSUE, THERE WAS AN ARTICLE GIVING DETAILS ON RESULTS OF BOARD OF ARBITRATION AT CALDWELL ...
A...decided the following cases:
St. Jo. Cattle company vs. E. M. Ford, manager. Board decided that to the St. Jo Cattle company belonged all the range north of Red Rock 4D[?] pasture, except such [?] range heretofore given to Peter Stewart. Ford to be paid for the fence.
Bridge & Wilson vs. Windsor Bros. Board gave all the range in controversy to Bridge & Wilson.
M. Chambers vs. Roberts & Windsor. Settled by compromise, defendants giving plaintiff all the range he claimed.
Roberts & Windsor vs. Beach and Welch. The latter was given a range 3-1/4 by 4 miles on the head of Wolf Creek.
Northup & Stevens vs. Doubleday & Co. Board decided in favor of the plaintiffs. The defendants gave notice of appeal to the board of directors.
The case of Roberts & Windsor vs. Tomlin & Web=s was compromised.
R. R. Owens vs. Andrews, A. Gorham, J. M. Day, Spencer & Drew, H. Kollar, Reece Ward, and Byler, continued to Thursday, August 30.
Caldwell Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 5, 1883.
SKIPPED LONG ITEM RE ATAX LAW.@ VERY HARD TO READ.
SKIPPED ALSO SUPPLEMENT TO ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER, F. J. HESS, LAND AGENT, PRINTED SEPTEMBER 5, 1883. ALL GEARED TO PLAYING UP ARKANSAS CITY AND COWLEY COUNTY. IT LISTED FARMS FOR SALE: URIAH SPRAY, MANAGER. ALSO LISTED CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
AGAIN...THIS PAGE WAS VERY HARD TO READ!
Mr. W. D. Bishop is now postmaster at Pawnee Agency.
Allen & Braggins did the sign painting for the Perry house.
Mr. A. A. Newman arrived in the city from the East last Friday.
The Perry house was opened for business last Saturday, September 1, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mr. Fred Palry [?] of Carrol, Iowa, is now clerking at the Perry house.
The schools of the various Indian agencies commenced last Monday.
A. H. Green was taken to the insane asylum at Ossawatomie yesterday morning.
S. E. Maxwell had some excellent specimens of Bartlett pears in the city last week.
Mathew Chambers, of East Bolton, sold his farm to Mr. Klingman last week for $3,000.
Mr. W. B. Kirkpatrick is again in the city, having returned from his Eastern trip last Thursday.
Messrs. Curns & Manser have purchased the real estate business formerly owned by A. H. Green.
We received an appreciated call from Mr. Terwilliger, one of East Bolton=s progressive farmers, last week.
United States Indian Inspector Gardiner passed through the city Monday last on his way to Ponca Agency.
The Sabbath school of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at 9:30 a.m., each Sabbath, until further notice.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mrs. Shedden went to Pawnee Agency last week to fill the position of matron for the Indian schools at that place.
The two Mrs. Conways left for St. Joseph on last Monday=s train. They expect to be absent several months.
A number of persons went up on the three o=clock train Monday morning to attend United States court at Wichita.
Mrs. May Curtis and infant child are expected in the city tomorrow upon a visit to her mother, Mrs. Wm. Benedict.
D. G. Carder has the thanks of the TRAVELER office for some elegant peaches, the largest, juciest, and best of the season.
We were pleased to meet Prof. L. D. Davis, superintendent of the schools at Pawnee Agency, during his visit to our city last week.
Miss Klingman, of Pleasant Valley, was in the city last Friday upon a visit to her friends, the Misses Albertine and Alto Maxwell.
We are pleased to state that Vernon Seyfer, who was sick with typho-malarial fever last week, is now improving in health.
Mr. Ed. Berrine [?], of Pawnee Agency, was in the citty several days of last week on agency business and paid our office an appreciated call.
The injunction asked for by Payne and upon the granting of which he rested all his hopes of a settlement upon Oklahoma, has been refused.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mr. Christian of Pittsburg, a brother of our Judge Christian, who has been visiting in this city for the past few weeks, left for his home last Monday. [NOTE: THEY HAD PITTSBURG...BUT SUSPECT THEY SHOULD HAVE HAD PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA...???]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
TO CONTRACTORS. Read the ad, in this issue calling for proposals for supplying baled hay and oats to the United States army department of the Missouri.
PROPOSALS FOR HAY AND OATS.
Headquarters Department of the Missouri, Office of Chief Quartermaster. FORT LEAVENWORTH, KS., August 31, 1883.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, subject to the usual conditions, will be received at this office until 12 o=clock noon, on Thursday, September 20th [?], 1883, at which time and place they will be opened in presence of bidders, for furnishing and delivery of the following named military supplies or such portion thereof as may be required during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884, viz:
2,400 tons baled HAY, and 4,000,000 pounds OATS, on board cars at either or all of the following named points, viz: Atchison, Valley Falls, Leavenworth, Lawrence, Topeka, Junction City, Council Grove, Burlingame, Emporia, Florence, Newton, Wichita, Caldwell, and Arkansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri.
GOES ON...ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ CORRECTLY.
J. D. BINGHAM, Col. And Ass=t. Qr. Mr. Gen., U. S. ARMY.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
W. M. Allison has accepted a place on the Albuquerque Daily Journal, as telegraph editor, and will remove his family to that city at once. Wellingtonian.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Do not forget to read the adv. and notices of new goods, etc., which arfe now to be found at S. Matlack=s. There is specially good news for the ladies therein.
BIG AD. S. MATLACK, FALL OF 1883, ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON, JUST RECEIVED BY S. MATLACK.
SMALL AD. I have just received the most complete stock of Dress goods and dress trimmings ever offered for the inspection of my patrons. S. Matlack.
SMALL AD. WALKER BOOTS. Fifty cases of these celebrated boots now on sale. Every pair warranted and satisfaction guaranteed. S. Matlack.
SMALL AD. CLOTHING. At S. Matlack=s can be found the finest line of boys= and youths= clothing ever brought to Arkansas City.
SMALL AD. CLOTHING. Men=s, youths=, and boys= latest styles and first-class quality at prices to suit all at S. Matlack=s.
SMALL AD. Ladies= 8 button Kid Gloves with Foster=s new patent fastening; this fastening is entirely new and decidedly the best in use. S. Matlack.
SMALL AD. An all-wool Cashmere 46 inches wide worth $1.25 for $1.00 at Matlack=s.
SMALL AD. Drap D. Alma cloths in navy blue, plain, and bronze worth $1.75, which I shall sell at $1.35. S. Matlack.
SMALL AD. A full line of colors in velvets and velveteens and velvet ribbons at S. Matlack=s.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Miss Campbell and Mrs. Arnold, of Topeka, spent several days of the past week visiting with Mrs. T. L. Mantor. Miss Campbell is connected with the State Historical Society at the capital.
Messrs. Allen & Braggins last week completed the painting of the new addition to the Leland hotel, and of course did a Aboss@ job. The lettering upon the office windows in particular does them much credit.
Quite a large number of our citizens, among whom were J. B. Nipp, O. S. Rarick, G. H. McIntire, and A. W. Patterson, were subpoenaed to attend the term of the United States court now in session at Wichita.
Our old friend and former townsman, T. E. Berry, of Shawneetown, Indian Territory, has been in the city for several days past, shaking hands with the boys and blending business and pleasure in his usual happy style.
Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Matlack returned to the city from their eastern trip last Wednesday. They were accompanied by Miss Walton, a sister of Mrs. Matlack, who has accepted a position as teacher in our high school.
This week Col. Colcord purchased of W. B. Daigh 90 head of stock cattle, paying $35 for cows and calves, $25 for dry cows and $20 for yearlings. This is about the regular price for stock cattle now. Caldwell Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The Oklahoma boomers captured by Capt. Carrol, week before last, are on their way up under the escort of some of the colored troops who fought nobly. The boomers will reach Caldwell about Friday or Saturday. Caldwell Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mrs. James Christian started last Monday for Kentucky on a visit to relatives and friends, whom she has not see for many years. She expects to remain there about four weeks. We wish her a safe journey and a pleasant time.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
We call attention to the ad. of A. A. Newman & Co. In this issue. This firm is now offering bargains in the line mentioned at a reduction of over twenty-five percent. Now is the time to make money by giving A. A. Newman & Co. a call.
Ad. A. A. NEWMAN & CO., GREAT SLAUGHTER IN GINGHAMS, INDIGO PRINTS, BLEACHED MUSLINS, AND BROWN MUSLINS. NOW OFFERED AT A REDUCTION OF 25 PERCENT. A. A. NEWMAN & CO.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
An addition has been added and internal arrangements made in the U. P. Church, of this city, which materially increases its seating capacity, and in every way is a decided change for the better.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Attwood, of Illinois, who is at present in our city looking up a location to engage in the general mercantile business. We trust the gentleman will be able to obtain a store room and make his future home with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
We call attention to the card of the Perry house in this issue. This house, which was opened for business last Saturday, has been fitted up with all modern conveniences and is first-class in every respect and we bespeak for its genial host, H. H. Perry, a share of the patronage of our people.
CARD. PERRY HOUSE, H. H. PERRY, Proprietor. Arkansas City, Kansas. This house is entirely new and has been furnished throughout in elegant style, and is fitted with all modern conveniences. Special regard given to the wants of traveling men. GOOD SAMPLE ROOMS. Busses to and from all trains.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The ladies of the U. P. Church, of this city, and their pastor, Rev. Campbell, have our sincere thanks for their kind remembrance of us at their festival last week by the presentation of an elegant Cyclopedia of Quotations. The work will ever occupy a prominent place in our library and thus ever remind us of the kind friends by whom it was donated.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Republican Convention. The Cowley County Republican Convention met according to call at the opera house in Winfield on Saturday, September 1, 1883. The convention was called to order at 11 a.m. by the chairman of the Republican Central Committee, D. A. Millington, by whom the call was read, and the election of a temporary chairman asked for. On motion Seth W. Chase, of Tisdale, was elected temporary chairman, and Cal Swarts, of Creswell, was elected temporary secretary. On motion the chairman was authorized to appoint the necessary committees with the following results.
On Credentials. J. A. Cochran, of Liberty; I. H. Bonsall, of Creswell, and R. S. Strother, of Omnia.
On Permanent Organization. H. E. Asp, of Winfield; P. A. Lorry, of Bolton; and S. J. Johnson, of Pleasant Valley.
On Order of Business. Dan Maher, of Richland; Z. B. Meyer, of Pleasant Valley, and H. M. Kibben, of Tisdale.
On Resolutions. G. L. Gale, of Rock; H. B. Wagner, of Dexter; and R. J. Mead, of Spring Creek. [SKIPPING MIDDLE OF ARTICLE.]
The committee on Credentials report that Winfield has not presented any credentials but has placed the election returns in our hands, filed a ticket from each ward with the names of 14 delegates elected. We also find that the 1st ward is entitled to 7-1/2 delegates and the 2nd ward to 5-1/2 delegates, 13 in all, and your committee recommended that one name be stricken off said ticket.
I. H. BONSALL, R. S. STROTHER, J. A. COCHRAN [Committee/Credentials].
The committee on permanent organization reported as follows.
For permanent chairman, A. A. Wiley, of Creswell.
For permanent secretary, T. H. Aley, of Otter.
For assistant secretary, Ed. Pate, of Silver Creek.
The report was adopted and the officers elected took their places.
SKIPPING ALL THE REST...NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO READ CLEARLY!
RECAP OF IMPORTANT DELEGATES/ALTERNATES...
CRESWELL: 10 DELEGATES.
BOLTON: 5 DELEGATES.
NOTE: CAL SWARTS PRESENTED THE NAME OF CAPT. J. B. NIPP FOR TREASURER. DAN MAHER PRESENTED L. H. STONE. THE VOTE STOOD: NIPP 71, STONE 28, AND THE VOTE WAS MADE UNANIMOUS.
NOTE: C. R. MITCHELL PRESENTED THE NAME OF GEO. H. McINTIRE FOR SHERIFF. UP FOR SHERIFF: H. H. SIVERD, H. O. WOOLEY, G. W. PRATER, AND OF COURSE McINTIRE. 13 BALLOTS WERE TAKEN, AND SIVERD WITHDREW BEFORE THE 13TH BALLOT. GEO. H. McINTIRE=S NOMINATION WAS MADE UNANIMOUS.
REGISTER OF DEEDS...MANY NAMES...TWELVE BALLOTS TAKEN. SOWARD HAVING 50 VOTES ON THE 12TH BALLOT, WAS DECLARED NOMINATED, AND HIS NOMINATION WAS MADE UNANIMOUS.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Constant Items.
Mr. Midkiff has purchased a Clipper press drill, $75.00.
Last Friday evening a number of folks of all ages gathered at the residence of Mr. Anderson to give Elihu Anderson a farewell party, as he starts to Manhattan to attend school. A pleasant time was had, and all wished Elihu as pleasant a time this winter as they enjoyed that night. September 3, 1883. ELIZA.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
U. P. Social. The ladies of the U. P. Church had a peach and ice cream festival at the Perry house last Friday evening, which was very largely attended. In addition to the above named delicacies, the spacious and elegant parlors at this hotel were thrown open and music, both vocal and instrumental, was indulged in. The evening=s enjoyment will ever be remembered with pleasure by all who were so fortunate as to be present. $50 was added to the church=s exchequer.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Dedication. The Pleasant Valley M. E. Church of Beaver Township, will be dedicated on Sunday, September 23, at 10:30 a.m. Services will be conducted by Rev. O. A. King, of Augusta. A cordial invitation is extended to all to be present at these services. The church building is located two miles west of Constant.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Another herd of cattle supposed to be a through herd from Texas passed along the State line, south of Chilocco Creek, last Friday, and created considerable uneasiness among the stockmen holding cattle in that vicinity. The cattle belonged to Osage Brown, and were being driven into the Osage country. There is considerable doubt as to this herd being a through herd, as the cattle were in good condition and there were none lame. The herders were reckless in driving, however, and paid no attention to ranges; driving through bed [?] grounds and among cattle on the range. The herd that drove through some two months ago drove along the state line, while this last herd drove three miles south of the line.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Major and Mrs. Haworth spent several days of the past week in the city, leaving for their home at Ottawa yesterday morning. The Major has been making arrangements for the furnishing of the Chilocco Indian schools and estimates for supplies necessary for the coming year.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Last Monday night about 10:30 o=clock, a cutting scrape took place in the billiard hall, in this city, in which one of the proprietors, Wm. Waltman, was somewhat severely mangled. His assailant was a Russian, who is held in custody to undergo examination before Justice Bonsall next Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The Conway Brothers, of this city, received a dispatch last Monday night, stating the dangerous illness of their mother at St. Joe, Missouri, whereupon they closed their place of business and immediately started East. We sincerely hope they may find their mother on her way to recovery.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
At the meeting of the board of directors of the Cherokee Strip Live Stock Association, to be held in Caldwell, September 3, 1883, no arbitration cases will be considered. BEN S. MILLER, President Board. Caldwell, August 27, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The attention of our patrons is called to the fact that our harness man, T. R. Houghton, has now in stock a large assortment of the celebrated AHorse=s Friend@ collar, which is the latest thing in its way now in the market. Read his ad and then call and examine.
AD. T. R. HOUGHTON, DEALER IN HARNES, SADDLES, WHIPS, SPURS, ETC. DUSTERS, SUMMER ROBES, FLY NETS, ETC. STOCKMEN=S OUTFITS. HARNESS OIL. THE HORSE=S FRIEND, SPOONER=S HORSE COLLAR. (Pat. April 11, 1876.) [ILLUSTRATION OF DEVICE SHOWING FRONT VIEW AND SIDE VIEW.]
OLD STONE BARN, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
We were sorry to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Hagan, last Monday, when they started for their former home at Valparaiso, Indiana. They made many friends during their stay in our city, whose earnest wishes for their welfare follow them to their new home.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
The Ball. The dance last evening at the Perry house was one of the grandest affairs of the season, and reflects great credit upon Mrs. C. R. Sipes and the Misses Chamberlain, Wright, and Gardiner, by whose energy and energy and enterprise it was gotten up and carried to a successful issue. We hope that the dance of last evening and the general turnout of our people was but the first of a series of gatherings which will go far to enliven and render attractive the coming winter season, and certainly the lesson taught by the young ladies should be taken to heart by our young men, whom we hope will repay them in kind in the near future.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mr. Thos. E. Berry and R. E. Grubbs were on the passenger train which collided with a freight train at Osage City, last week. The engineer and fireman were badly injured, and a baggage and express car demolished, but otherwise no damage was done. This was indeed a narrow escape for Arkansas City=s two representatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Mr. Hubert Fergusson and family, of Bloomfield, Iowa, arrived in our city last week and at present are staying with their former friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hutchinson. Mr. Fergusson came to Cowley last spring and purchased a farm on the line of the territory, upon which he will shortly build and make his future home. [NOTE: PAPER SHOWED FERGUSSON...BUT IT COULD BE NAME SHOULD BE FERGUSON...???]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
There will be no services in the First Presbyterian Church of this city during the month of September, owing to the absence of the pastor. Rev. Fleming, during his vacation, will visit many points in the East and his former home and friends. We wish him a pleasant time.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.
Ad. Sale of Shorthorns. I have now on sale 31 Shorthorn Bulls one and two year olds; nice colors and good style animals; and nearly all with Land [?] book pedigrees. Also 19 shorthorn heifers. The above stock can be seen at Vandeventer, Winfield, Kas. A. J. BAYNE.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 12, 1883.
GENERALITIES.
At Marshall, Texas, on Saturday evening, a party of white men went to the negro headquarters to witness the organization of a colored military company, and were halted and fired upon. Shooting then became general, after which the negroes fled. Three hundred white citizens organized and patrolled the town all night.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 12, 1883.
KANSAS NEWS.
The Kansas reunion of the old soldiers will take place at Leavenworth October 10, 1883. A 3 cent per mile rate will be granted for the round trip.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 12, 1883.
The Ticket. The ticket as nominated by the Republican convention will be found in another column, and in presenting the same to our readers we can safely say it is as strong a ticket as could possibly be put in the field, every nominee being thoroughly competent and in every way eligible, and so deserving of every true Republican=s vote at the polls.
[TYPED UP TICKET FROM SEPT. 5TH ISSUE.]
Our townsman, J. B. Nipp, who received the nomination for treasurer, is a genial, energetic, and withal a first-class businessman, and will make one of the best treasurers that ever served in that capacity. The captain is a pioneer in the countty and has hots of friends wherever known.
George H. McIntire, the nominee for sheriff, has had several years= experience as deputy sheriff, during which he has proved himself a quiet but determined and efficient officer, having placed a large number of criminals in durance vile as the result of his labors.
T. H. Soward, of Winfield, who is to be the next register of deeds, is a gentleman well known all over the county, and one for whom every true Republican can safely cast his ballot. His nomination was a just recognition of his services and adds materially to the strength of the ticket.
Capt. J. S. Hunt, the nominee for county clerk, which office he has filled for the past four years with credit for himself and profit to the county, has made so popular an officer that his reelection is assured.
N. A. Haight, the present surveyor, was renominated for that office, and he is too well and favorably known to need commendation at our hands. He is eminently qualified and will be reelected.
Dr. H. W. Marsh, of Beaver, the nominee for coroner, is a gentleman every way fitted for the office and will make an efficient officer.
We predict for this ticket the support of the Republicans of Cowley County, which will ensure its election by a telling majority.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The M. K. W. & S. R. R. The petition in the matter of the above railroad now circulating for signers and to be presented to the board of commissioners asking that an election be called to vote aid to the above enterprise in the sum of $100,000, is lacking in so many important particulars that we would be sorry to see it brought before the people as it could not carry, and would thus be an unnecessary expense upon the county. One of the most important of its defects is an absence of all matter relating to the location of side tracks, depots, etc., the result of which would be that each city or township desiring such convenience would have to pay the road an additional bounty therefor in addition to the county aid asked. At the meeting in this city last week, the honest inquirers were put off with the excuse that their demands would be recognized in a supplemental contract to be given by the company, whoever they may be. This is too gauzy; all these points should be included in and provided for in the petition presented to the commissioners and unless so provided for, the people will be at the mercy of the corporation for the most trivial accommodations. We in common with the citizens of Arkansas City and vicinity are in favor of, and will do all things reasonable to assist such road, when an acceptable proposition is submitted, but we believe the $100,000 asked from the county should give us the road and necessary conveniences for the transaction of business, free of all other demands whatever.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 12, 1883.
Ad. WOLFE & HARNLY, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. All kinds of Bracket and Scroll work down to order. Shop on West Central Avenue, Arkansas City, Kansas.
Ad. ESTABLISHED 1875; WALNUT VALLEY NURSERIES. I have a large stock of Fruit, Forest and Ornamental trees, vines and small fruits of all kinds, grown in my own nursery and guaranteed true to name. Ffine Fruits a Specialty. Mail orders will receive prompt attention. S. E. MAXWELL, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Base ball this afternoon.
The dance next Friday night--don=t forget it.
Rev. Fleming started for a month=s vacation last week.
Mr. Holloway is putting up a residence on Ninth street.
Mr. George Schenck last week started for his home in Delaware.
The usual fall crop of malaria is being harvested in our city.
Arkansas City has been favored with the presence of a real dude.
Mr. Ford is putting in the foundation for a residence in the west part of town.
Mr. Ed Kingsbury returned last Saturday from a two days= visit to Wichita.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Read the bids for supplying school district No. 2 with cord wood in this issue.
Ad. PROPOSALS FOR WOOD. Bids will be received at the office of the clerk of school district No. 2 for 40 cords of hard wood. Wood to be cut in two foot lengths and half to be dry. Bids will be opened September 17. By order of the Board. FRANK J. HESS, Clerk.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Wolfe & Harnly are doing the carpentering work upon the M. E. Church steeple.
Quite a number of new residences are in course of erection in various parts of the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Mr. Ben Cooper, of Ponca, came up from the Territory yesterday and is now in the city.
Will McConn, of the firm of Goss & McConn of Geuda Springs, was in our town last week on business.
The game of base ball this afternoon will be played on the ground in the east part of the city near the depot.
A stockman who is buying cattle informs us that he is able to buy yearlings at $18 per head. Medicine Lodge Cresset.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The TRAVELER job office last week furnished Peter Pearson, our furniture man, with an elegant lot of letter heads.
Owing to sickness in the family of C. T. Atkinson, the public schools of this place will not open till next Monday.
Quite a large quantity of grapes have been used this season in the manufacture of wine for home use by our citizens.
We are pained to learn that Mrs. I. H. Bonsall is again in poor health, but hope it will only prove a temporary relapse.
C. M. Scott has been putting in his time surveying his cattle ranch in the eastern part of the county, south of Maple City.
Mr. Hersem, who has been laying off with an injured hand, returned to his post at the Santa Fe depot last Monday morning.
Mr. James Kelly, Caldwell=s city marshal, was in our city last Saturday, on official business. He made us a pleasant call.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The annual meeting of the state temperance convention will be held at Topeka on next Tuesday and Wednesday, September 18 and 19.
Several members of Mr. Love=s family have been quite sick for several days past, but at this writing we are pleased to state they are improving.
DIED. In Bolton Township, on Tuesday, September 4, 1883,
Albion, [?] daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Plumb. The funeral took place the following day.
On the first of the month all the post offices in the United States were furnished with new locks and keys to take the place of those now in use.
During the past week there has been an average of six cars of freight daily arriving in this city for our merchants--the heavy passenger run still continues.
Our old friend, T. S. Parvin, has purchased a farm near Maple City and has removed his belongings thereto. We wish him success in his new location.
The Perry house windows have been adorned with elegant new blinds, the same having been put in from the new stock just received at A. A. Newman & Co.
Miss Fowler will commence her next term of private school on Monday, September 17, 1883, in the building south of H. P. Farrar=s residence. Terms $2 per month.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
A few Oklahomaites still linger about their headquarters, loth to leave the promised land, yet restrained from entering therein by the decision of Judge McCrary.
We are under obligations to our old-time friend, K. F. Smith, of Ponca Agency, for several brace of fine prairie chickens sent up last week, which were much appreciated.
Mr. Barrett, late clerk at the Ponca Agency, returned from the East last week, where he has been spending the summer months, and is once more going to stay and grow up in the West.
Messrs. Shelden & Speers will occupy their new store room under Highland Hall next week with their large and well selected stock of clothing, furnishing goods, etc.
The widow of H. E. Finley, the engineer who lost his life in the Oxford Bridge accident, last week received a check for $2,000 from the
A. O. U. W., of which order deceased was a member.
The new bakery of Duncan & Magill is now in running order and the gentlemen are now prepared to issue the staff of life to all in need thereof. They keep a supply of fresh bakery goods always on hand.
If any of our Winfield friends wish to vary the monotony of their existence, let them drop down here Friday evening and join us in a good dance. The train now runs at hours convenient to such a trip.
In our issue of week before last we stated that J. Bossi had sold his fine farm in Bolton Township for $3,500. We were misinformed in the matter and Mr. Bossi is still one of East Bolton=s landowners.
H. C. Thompson last week sold a bunch of 50 head of mixed cattle to Jos. Gierson, of Newton, at the rate of $35 for cows and calves, $25 for dry cows, and $30 for two-year-olds. Medicine Lodge Cresset.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
We received a pleasant call from Mr. H. King, of Maple City, last week, in the course of which the gentleman said he would read the TRAVELER the coming year which we of course acceded to with pleasure.
The sale of postal notes, so long talked of, was begun last Monday, the first one being issued for one cent. They are issued in sums from one cent to four dollars and ninety-nine cents for a fee of three cents.
The board of directors of the C. S. L. S. Association at their last meeting passed a resolution reducing the reward offered for the arrest and conviction of any person stealing stock from the association from $2,000 to $1,000.
The interior fittings of the stores under the Highland Hall are being put in as rapidly as possible, and will be occupied as soon as finished, thus adding three more elegant store rooms to the city=s already large complement.
It was rumored on the street last Saturday that unless our ttown subscribed $1,000 to the preliminary survey of the M. K., W. & S. E. R. R., it would be switched over to Geuda Springs. Isn=t this rather an infantile monopoly to thus crack its whip?
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
A surprise party was tendered to Miss Lillie Chamberlain at Mr. Chas. Schiffbauer=s residence last Friday evening by her lady friends. We were unavoidably prevented from being present, but presume an enjoyable time was had.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Number 1, volume 1, of the Winfield Plaindealer is before us, and is a nearly gotten up five-column quarto, published it says, in the interest and at the solicitation of a large number of the producing class of Cowley County. We wish it success.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
We call attention to the business card of Messrs. Wolfe & Harnly, contractors and builders, in this issue. These gentlemen are well known in the community as competent businessmen, and as such will no doubt receive a liberal patronage at the hands of our citizens.
[NOTE: ALREADY TYPED UP.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The Conway brothers, who left last week for St. Jo. in consequence of the serious illness of their mother, returned to the city Saturday lst. We are glad to say that they left their maternal parent in a much improved condition, which we trust may lead to a permanent recovery of health.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Superintendent D. D. Keeler and wife, of Kaw Agency, and the Misses Cox, S. Spencer, C. Charles, and E. E. Kirk, government employees for the Kaw and Osage Indian schools, passed through this city last Wednesday en route for the territory. Mr. Keeler paid the TRAVELER a pleasant call.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
A special meeting of the Kansas Wool Growers= and Sheep Breeders= association will be held at Topeka, Kansas, on Thursday, September 13, 1883. Various topics of interest to the wool groweers of Kansas will be brought before the meeting. The wool growers of this section should be represented at the meeting.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The time for the morning freight train going north has been changed again, the train now leaving at 2:43 instead of 3 as heretofore. This is to insure connection with the Cannon Ball for Kansas City, by which means parties may arrive in that city on the evening of the day they leave this vicinity.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Mike Renick, who assaulted W. Waltman with a knife last week, seriously cutting and wounding him, was brought before Judge Bonsall last Monday for examination, but the case was postponed till the 20th inst., on account of Mr. Waltman being unable to be present, and the prisoner was returned to the Winfield jail yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Our old friend Clendenning was in the city last Saturday and of course rounded us up in his usual impressive and genial manner. Since last we saw the gentleman, he has taken untto himself a wife and his present appearance would indicate the change as a good one for him. We hope to see both Mr. and Mrs. Clendenning in our city ere long.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
We call the attention of the ladies to the new ad. Of Miss L. Mann & Co., of the Southern Millinery store in this issue. These ladies have just received a choice bit of general millinery goods for the fall of 1883, to which they invite the attention of their patrons, and the public generally. In price and quality these goods cannot be beat.
AD. SOUTHERN MILLINERY STORE. Miss L. Mann & Co. Have just received an Invoice of NEW FALL GOODS, Embracing all the latest novelites in Hats, Trimmings, Ribons, Velvets, SILKS, SATINS, FEATHERS, etc., To which they invite the attention of the Ladies of Arkansas City and vicinity. HAIR WORK In all its branches as Switches, Curls, Braids, and Frizzes MADE AND DRESSED TO ORDER. Dressmaking nd plain sewing of every description. Remember the place, South Summit Street, Arkansas City, Kansas. Next door to Chicago Lumber Yard.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
DIED. In this city, on Tuesday, September 4, 1883, Edith, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. M. Capron, of consumption. The funeral ceremonies took place the following day.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
A welcome season of rest has been granted to the Santa Fe agent at this point, and last Saturday, Mr. Stebbins, of Newton, arrived to supply his place during this vacation. This is Mr. Ingersoll=s first Alay-off@ since he has been in the employ of the Santa Fe company, and he has most certainly earned it. He left yesterday for the East.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
From the Geuda Herald, we learn that Mrs. J. H. Berkey met with a serious accident last week by falling into a well from which, in the absence of other assistance, the lady by dint of great presence of mind succeeded in extricating herself, notwithstanding the well being thirty-five feet deep, fifteen of which was water. We are truly glad of the lady=s lucky escape.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The attention of our readers is called to the ad. Of W. B. Kirkpatrick, of the old reliable AGreen Front,@ which will be found in this issue. An immense stock of the latest novelties in dry goods, clothing, hats, caps, boots, and shoes, latest styles, first-class quality, and at lowest cash prices, will there be found, and we advise all needing anything in this line to give the Green Front a call.
Ad. ALL THE Latest Novelties IN DRY GOODS, HTS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES, GLOVES, And Everything kept in a well appointed Dry Goods Store. AT THE GREEN FRONT. W. B. Kirkpatrick.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Messrs. Shelden & Speers, of the ABoss@ clothing house come to the front this week with a large ad, stating the many bargains in men=s, youths=, and boys= clothing, hats, caps, underwear, and furnishing goods all of the latest styles, best qualities, and at popular prices, which they are prepared to lay before their patrons. This is a Abonanza@ to all needing anything in their line of goods.
AD. OPERA CLOTHING HOUSE! Experience has taught us that the way to success in business is to sell OUR GOODS -AT A- SMALL PROFIT! And thereby sell more and keep our trade building up all the time. This is what we intend to do and are doing. In our new room our stock will be in shape to display to better advantage than it has heretofore and we wish everybody to COME AND SEE US! OUR FALL AND WINTER GOODS are now coming in and we can supply our trade with anything they want. OUR STOCK OF CLOTHING is fine, larger, and cheaper than has ever been in the town before. OUR FURNISHING GOODS will speak for themselves. Only come and examine them. The finest line of Hats, Boots, Shoes, Trunks & Valises in town. ESPECIAL ATTENTION is called to our stock of GLOVES AND HATS. If you want Summer Weight Clothing, we will sell AT COST. We are agents for CAHN & BERGMAN, Merchant Tailors, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, and can take your measure for any kind of suit you want. Come and see us. We will do you good and save you money. SHELDEN & SPEERS.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Sergeant Wilson, with a detachment of the 9th U. S. Cavalry, arrived last Friday from Fort Reno with a party of Oklahoma boomers, captured the week previous. The boomers numbered 125 and had thirty-eight wagons. A few of them went through town, while the others went to Hunnewell and Arkansas City. Our interviewer failed to get hold of any of the party, and consequently we can=t give their opinions regarding the unprofitable trip they made. Caldwell Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
We learn of a brutal murder that was committed near the eastern line of this county about a week ago. It appears that a man named Bacon was suspected of looking after the interests of Mrs. Thompkins a little too closely to suit the prejudices of Mr. Thompkins, who discharged Mr. Bacon from his employ. Thompkins was afterward shot while asleep, and it is reported that Mrs. Thompkins has confessed that Bacon killed him, and that while she knew that he would do so, she did not think he would kill him so soon.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
James Benson, father-in-law of our fellow-townsman, H. L. C. Gilstrap, died suddenly at his home near Bloomington, Illinois, last Monday morning. Many of our readers will remember Mr. Benson, who paid this country a visit last spring, returning to his home only last June in the perfect health which was his lot until within a few days before his death. He had been a resident of McLean County, Illinois, for over fifty years, was a pioneer well and favorably known, and at the ripe age of 76 years was called upon to lay down a life of usefulness and claim his reward. Mr. Gilstrap left last Monday afternoon to attend the funeral services of his lamented father.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Mr. and Mrs. K. Berry, who have been staying in the city for several weeks past, started yesterday for the territory, where Mr. Berry intends to run the trading store at Sacred Heart Mission at the Pottawatomie Agency. We wish them success and a pleasant home at their new location.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The young folks are busy again preparing for another dance, this time in McLaughlin=s Hall on next Friday night, September 14. Like the enjoyable affair of last week, this dance is mainly due to the efforts of the ladies, who have formed themselves into a committee of invitation and are doing their utmost to insure success. Those who were fortunate enough to have attended the impromptu affair held at the Perry house need no further guarantee of inducement. The nights are now cool and delightful, and fair Cynthia will keep her beautiful face above the horizon just long enough to see the gay revelers home at seasonable dance hours. It is hoped that all our society people will turn out and keep the ball rolling.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Base Ball. There will be a game of base ball played this afternoon between the Winfield club and a picked nine from our city. We have no organized club in this city, but as Winfield has played and defeated every club in the county and wishes to annihilate the Arkansas City base ball players, some of our young men thought it would be good sport to let them do so, inasmuch as Arkansas City has heretofore always defeated them. Our boys have had no practice together and the most of them have not touched a ball in three years, hence the odds are against us, but nevertheless we will do our utmost to entertain them and compel them to do some pretty fair playing. Should Winfield boys be victorious--and we have no doubt they will--it will be the first time in the history of the county.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Constant Items.
Weather cool and getting cooler.
Will Timmerman=s oats yielded several bushels to the acre.
Dave Shaw=s house is nearing completion, and promises to be an ornament to the county. Jerry Smith has also a very attractive residence.
Jence Holland is sick with the chills and fever, and Jack Midkiff has also been chattering his ivories a few times.
Farmers are busy sowing or threshing wheat.
We understand that Frank Brown is going back to Illinois on a visit. It is rumored that he will not come back a bachelor.
Mr. Midkiff=s brother-in-law and family came out about a week ago. We hope Mr. Myers will conclude to remain with us.
ELIZA.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Accidently Shot. While a farmer named H. B. Wicoff was eating his dinner at a restaurant in Wichita last Saturday, a Winchester rifle in the hands of Mr. Winchin, in an adjoining gunsmith shop, was discharged. The ball passed through two partitions, striking Mr. Wicoff in the back of the head, entering his skull, and coming out just above his eye. For a time it was reported that he was dead, but he came to himself and the doctors say the wound is not necessarily fatal. On Monday he was removed to his home, and at that time was able to sit up in a buggy unassisted.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Important Letter. The following letter has been issued from the office of R. L. Walker, and is of general interest to those residing on the Osage Indian Trust and Diminished Reserve lands.
U. S. Land Office, Wichita, Kansas, August 23, 1883.
Settlers on the above described lands are requested to file for said lands within three months from date of settlement, and make proof and one-fourth payment within six months from date of filing. No filing will be received at this office unless the claimant alleges in his declaratory statement that he is an actual resident on the land.
R. L. WALKER, Register.
JAMES L. DYER, Receiver.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Dedication. The Pleasant Valley M. E. Church, of Beaver Township, will be dedicated on Sunday, September 23, at 10:30 a.m. Services will be conducted by Rev. U. A. King, of Augusta. A cordial invitation is extended to all to be present at these services. The church building is located two miles west of Constant.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Christian Services. There will be Christian services at McLaughlin=s Hall next Lord=s day both morning and evening at the usual hours. Preaching by Elder B. Wharton.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Ad. Rooms to Rent. Two good rooms to rent. Inquire of Wolfe & Harnly.
RECAP OF NOTICE BY R. L. WALKER, REGISTER, LAND OFFICE AT WICHITA, RE INTENT TO MAKE FINAL PROOF IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM. TO BE DONE BEFORE GRANT STAFFORD, NOTARY PUBLIC, WINFIELD. CLAIMANT: JASPER M. CESSNA. WITNESSES: G. B. GREEN, L. J. DARNELL, E. D. VROOM, B. N. VROOM, ALL OF MAPLE CITY. IN SEPTEMBER 12, 1883, TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 19, 1883.
KANSAS NEWS.
While a farmer by the name of H. D. Wycoff was eating his dinner, at a restaurant in Wichita, the other day, a Winchester rifle in the hands of Mr. Winch, in a gunsmith shop adjoining, was discharged. The ball passed through two partitions, striking Mr. Wycoff in the back of the head, encircling his skull, and coming out just above his eye. For a time it was reported that he was dead, but he came to himself, and the doctors say the wound is not necessarily fatal.
[NOTE: WYCOFF IS NAME GIVEN...WEE BIT DIFFERENT FROM TRAVELER STORY IN SEPTEMBER 12 ISSUE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 19, 1883.
From the Caldwell Journal.
The United States grand jury at Wichita failed to find an indictment against Phil McCusker or Col. Manee. There was no evidence to show that either one of them had given or sold whiskey to any Indian in the Cheyenne country.
A regular meeting of the board of directors and of the board of arbitrators will be held in the city of Caldwell on the 27th day of September, 1883, at which time all matters in arbitration will come up. It is expected that every member of the association will be present at that time, in order to enter into lease for their different ranges, and receive their certificates of membership. BEN S. MILLER, President.
Tell W. Walton returned on Saturday, having completed his job of surveying the ranges in the middle division of the Cherokee strip. Tell has done his work satisfactory to the stock men, and has only to make a plat of the country surveyed in order that the Live Stock association may know how much each one holding in that division will have to pay.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Malaria is on the rampage.
The M. E. Church tower is completed.
John Whistler, of Sac & Fox, is in town today.
Our old-time friend, A. A. Jackson, was in the city last week.
L. E. Woodin was in the city several days during the past week.
Mr. H. H. Arthur, of Ponca, was in the city one day last week.
Our school bell was heard for the first time this term on Monday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Mrs. Howell, nee Miss Ela, of Independence, was visiting Mrs. Dr. Kellogg last week.
Will Mowry, Will Thompson, J. C. Topliff, and others will visit Chicago and the East this fall.
Mr. A. J. Standing, late of the Pawnee schools, passed through our city on his way east last Wednesday.
Dr. Westfall was down sick last week with malarial fever, but at this writing is around again in good shape.
Our genial friend, Frank Anderson, representing S. C. Moody & Co., at Kansas City, was in the city Monday.
Mr. Henry Pruden and ladies expect to return to Dayton, Ohio, this week, after an enjoyable visit of about three weeks.
Our old friend, Jake Musgrove, of Geuda, was in town one day last week and fraternized with the TRAVELER for a short but pleasant visit.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Messrs. C. H. Sylvester and Ed. G. Gray spent last Sunday at Ponca Agency visiting with their mutual friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sherburne.
Mrs. Hubbell, of Cheyenne Agency, John Whistler and his niece, and Mrs. Capper, of Sac & Fox, and John Gooch, of Otoe, were here this week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Patterson, who have been visiting friends in the Dominion of Canada, returned to their Cowley County home last week.
Ed. Greer, of the Courier, and Lawyer Asp visited the city last Friday; the former was looking up matters in the interest of the Cowley County Fair.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Messrs. G. W. Miller & Co., have reduced their stock of hardware, stoves, and tinware in the room opposite the post office. See their Aad.@ this week.
Ad. G. W. MILLER & CO.=S HARDWARE STORE HAS REMOVED To the room Opposite the Postoffice. We invite everybody in need of Hardware, Stoves, or Tinware, or having any tin work to be done, to give us a call in our new quarters. We will not be undersold by any house in Southern Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
We are requested to state that Prof. Atkinson will arrive in the city next Friday, and his class in the high school will commence Monday next without fail.
The new Cowley County Bank, now in course of erection, will, when completed, be the finest brick in the county, and Arkansas City will be proud of it accordingly.
Miss Mae Hamilton has been visiting for the past week with the Misses Christian and other friends in this city. She returned last Monday to her home in East Bolton.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The Quartermaster General at Fort Leavenworth wants 2,400 tons of baled hay, 4,000,000 pounds of oats delivered on board the cars at this place if anyone can furnish it.
The Cowley County Fair commences at Winfield on Tuesday next and will continue till Friday the 28th. It will be a little the biggest thing ever recorded in the history of the county.
LOST. On Saturday, Sept. 15, one Maltese cross, with locket, key stone and monogram HMS in center. A reward of $5.00 will be given if left with H. M. STEBBINS, at depot.
DIED. Died, at the residence of his parents in this city, on Tuesday, September 11, 1883, in the sixteenth year of his age, Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Norton. The funeral took place the folllowing day.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting United States Indian Inspector Gardiner while in our city last week on his return from the agencies south of here. The gentleman took his departure for the East on the Friday afternoon train.
We are under obligation to Mr. J. Terwilliger for a fine lot of elegant peaches left upon our table. They were large and luscious and he assures us were grown on trees but two years old from the pit.
We received official information from the post office department today of our appointment as postmaster of this place. We also understand that the postmaster at Salt City received official notice of the discontinuance of that office. Geuda Herald.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The last railroad bond proposition does not meet with much favor among the residents in the eastern part of the county. When a farmer has to give one bushel of wheat out of every twenty to pay his taxes, it is time to consider that bonds have to be paid.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Creswell Township has a population of 2,645, an actual valuation of $1,150,000, an assessed valuation of $383,395, and an indebtedness of $12,500. Cowley County has a population of 25,516, an actual valuation of $16,030,000, an assessed valuation of $3,581,145, and an indebtedness of $178,500.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
It would be a great convenience to farmers directly east of town to have the Walnut Bridge at Harmon=s ford. Grouse Creek needs a bridge, too, at or near Silverdale, and the road through the sand to the Arkansas Bridge needs reworking. A proposition to vote bonds for these improvements would meet with more favor than the third railroad in Cowley in our estimation.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The dance of last Friday night, notwithstanding the threatening weather, was a grand success, being largely attended and universally enjoyed. The dance was gotten up by the ladies in honor of Mrs. H. H. and Mrs. Dave Pruden, of Dayton, Ohio, now visiting the city, and afforded their many friends an opportunity to visit them once more. Mr. Pruden expects to return to their Ohio home tomorrow, where we trust they may arrive safely.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The Arkansas City ball players last Monday night organized a base ball club under the name of AThe Actives.@ The boys are now getting their uniforms made preparatory to playing at the Cowley County Fair.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Miss Agnes Sommer and Mrs. Polk, of Wichita, spent several days at the Geuda Springs last week, returning to their home on Monday last. Miss Sommers is an old friend of ye editor and we were pleased to welcome her to our home for a short time during her stay.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Mr. S. Matlack, one of our oldest and largest dry goods and clothing merchants, appears with a new ad this week, and we advise all parties to read it. For some of the special bargains, Mr. Matlack offers, see the special columns in this issue. It will pay you to look up the matter.
Big Ad. S. MATLACK. FALL OF 1883. SPECIAL PRICES!
Indigo Blue Prints at 10 cents a yard.
Ginghams 8-1/3 to 15 cents a yard.
Brown Muslin 5 to 10 cents a yard.
Bleached Muslin 7-1/2 to 15 cents a yard.
Everything in Dry Goods at Bottom prices.
COMPLETE STOCK OF YOUTHS= AND BOYS= CLOTHING.
S. MATLACK.
SMALL ADS.
CLOTHING. Men=s, youths=, and boys= latest styles and first-class-quality at prices to suit all at S. Matlack=s.
A full line of colors in velvets and velveteens and velvet ribbons at S. Matlack=s.
SKIPPED THE REST! FRANKLY, BELIEVE HE WAS STILL RUNNING THE SAME SMALL ADS THAT HE HAD BEEN FOR SOME TIME!
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Messrs. Shelden & Speers have moved their large stock of clothing, hats, caps, and gents= furnishing goods into the middle room under the Highland Hall, where they invite their many friends and patrons and the public generally to call and examine their new and elegant stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The lightning struck Mitchell=s new house on Second Street last night and set it on fire, but the heavy rain kept it from burning rapidly, and it was discovered in time to save the building. The siding was nearly all torn off one side of the building and a large hole burned through the roof. Geuda Herald.
[NOTE: HAS TO BE THE HOME OF C. R. MITCHELL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The boss piece of wheat, so far as yield goes, is reported from Bolton Township by our old friend and subscriber, Judge Linton. Mr. Linton raised 15-1/2 acres of wheat, which yielded 783 bushels or 47-2 bushels per acre, which is just 1-1/2 bushels more than the best yield reported by the stte agricultural report for August last.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The wheat crop in this state is threshing out much heavier than was expected and the state board of agriculture has revised its former estimate of this crop, and it will now aggregate fully 35,000,000 bushels. The corn crop of Kansas is estimated, and will reach fully 200,000,000 bushels, and will be the largest ever produced in the state.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Our old time friend and former principal of our schools, Mr.
C. H. Sylvester, surprised his many friends by unexpectedly putting in an appearance last Saturday. The gentleman has been excurting in New Mexico for the past month, and takes in Arkansas City on his return home. We are pleased to see him looking so well, and also to hear that he is prospering in every way, as why shouldn=t he?--virtue being its own reward.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Professor Ed. C. Farringer, of Winfield, is meeting with quite flattering success in our city as a music teacher, having a sufficient number of pupils for the piano and organ to necessitate his spending four days of each week in the city. The professor is a first-class musician, and we are pleased to chronicle his success.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Messrs. J. C. Lusky & Co., late of Wichita, have rented the north room under the Highland Hall and will this week occupy the same with a large and well selected stock of dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, etc. We are glad to welcome this firm and congratulate them on being located in the boss town of southern Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The first meeting of the Emporia Trotting and Running Association will be held at that place on Sept. 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1883. $2,800 are offered in purses, and there being one of the best half mile tracks in the state on their grounds, some splendid running will result. We acknowledge the receipt of complimentaries and should like nothing better than to be present.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
A. H. Fitch, of Arkansas City, the well-known White sewing machine man, has been in this vicinity about two weeks. He is going into the sheep business, it is thought, as soon as he can dispose of a few machines that he has on hand. He has already purchased a flock of sheep and will soon be as well posted on sheep as he now is on sewing machines. Cambridge News.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The Winfield ANine@ went down to Arkansas City Wednesday to play her club a game of base ball for the county championship. Victory is ours, saith the Winfield lites. Courier.
The tide of events proved the AWinfieldlites@ to be Aoff their Abase@ just about as bad as the ANine@ were. Our boys scopped >em bag and baggage, as will be seen by a perusal of the score of the game in another column.
That Base Ball Game.
Winfield has a fly base ball clubb, with fly suits, much assurance, and a reputation well calculated to strike terror to the hearts of the insignificant ball tossers in the rural districts. This club has vanquished everything in the county, and finally concluded to wind up their march of victory by giving the good people in this neck of the woods an exhibition of their perfect playing. Our boys have no club, and none of them have played for several years, still they agreed to take up a few scribs and give our Winfield friends a trial--only daring to hope that they might be able to get hold of the ball often enough to make it interesting for their shoulder striking visitors. In the first inning the raw recruits of the sand hills succeeded in making only eleven runs; the magnanimous nine from the county seat didn=t want any this time, and proceeded to go out in the order in which they went to the bat. Then our boys rested a couple of innings in order that their opponents might catch up. In the fourth and fifth innings our boys scored ten and nine respectively, brining the total score up to thirty--the Winfield boys close bhenid them with a total score of five. At this point our catcher was knocked out of time, and in the remaining innings the gorgeous uniforms ran their score up to twenty-two, while our ambling haybinders modestly retired with fifty-three marks to their credit. Below will be found the score in detail.
TOO SMALL TO REALLY READ! MAKING A GUESS ON NAMES ONLY!
ARKANSAS CITY: F. Gage, c.; C. Baxter, p.; G. Wright, s. s.;
O. F. Godfrey, 1st b.; Ollie Stevenson, 2nd b.; John Shelden, 3rd b.; E. Gage, l. f.; McNulty, c. f.; C. Hilliard, r. f.
WINFIELD: Conner, c.; Williams, p.; McMullen, s. s.; Freeland, 1st b.; Austin, 2nd b.; Hodges, 3rd b.; Hughes, l. f.; Moore, c. f.; Sherman, r. f.
FINAL SCORE: Arkansas City, 53; Winfield, 22.
Frank Schiffbauer, Umpire.
It is the intention, we believe, to play the return game on the fair grounds in Winfield next week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Milton Thompkins, the man who was shot a week or two since near Cedarvale, lived for over a week after the shooting. A post-mortem examination was held and the fatal bullet was found lodged in against the skull after having passed diagonally through the brain from left to right. Mrs. Thompkins is now confined at Sedan, and the preliminary examination of Bardo, who is charged with the murder, was set for Thursday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
By the courtesy of C. G. Thompson, of Hilliard & Co.=s livery, we were permitted to take a jaunt around town in one of their elegant turnouts, which we of course much enjoyed. In the course of the ride we noticed improvements in the shape of new buildings, additions, fencing, etc., going on in every part of the city and can safely say no town in the southwest is enjoying a more prosperous season of legitimate booming as the little Queen City of the hill.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Cowley County Ticket. The Republicans of Cowley County have put a ticket in the field for county officers, which will poll all the Republican vote of Cowley County. They have selected their candidates from all parts of the county and kept the cliques and rings in the background. Geo. H. McIntire, the candidate for sheriff, is a straightforward, honest, unpretentious young man. He has been deputy United States marshal at Arkansas City for some time and is a terror to evil doers. George will have a walk away and will make an efficient, capable officer. J. S. Hunt, for county clerk; J. B. Nipp, for treasurer; T. H. Soward, for register, makes a strong ticket and will be sure to win. This is the way to go about it. Put up true and tried Republicans on a Republican platform and make a square issue on party principles. Wichita Times.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
A Card. I desire to return my heartfelt thanks to the many friends who so kindly ministered to the last moments of my husband, the late James E. Miller, in the absence of near and dear relatives, and can assure them that their kindness has helped to soften my affliction and will ever be gratefully remembered by MRS. J. E. MILLER.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Glorious Kansas. From the crop and live stock report of the State Board of Agriculture for the month of August, 1883, we glean the following.
Corn. Of the eighty-one organized counties in the state, but ten report a poor prospect this year. These ten are in the extreme western part of the state and the total area planted will not amount to one-twentieth of the whole. Cause of failure, hot winds and drouth. Estimated yield for the state, 44.4 bushels per acre, or a total product of 206,800,739 bushels, being ain increase over the crop of 1882 of 50,000,000 bushels.
Oats. The oat crop will be much larger than estimated, notwithstanding a loss in certain sections.
Grasses. The condition of both tame and prairie grasses is better than it was last year by 20 percent.
Sorghum. The sorghum crop at this time is better by 10 percent, than for the year 1882.
Potatoes. The potato crop all over the state will be exceptionally good. Of early potatoes the crop was superior to any crop ever grown in the state. Sweet potatoes promise an abundant crop.
Livestock. Livestock has not been in better condition for years and quite a flattering increase in all classes of livestock is reported in the past year. Cowley County=s status on this point will be seen from the following.
Number 1882 Number 1883 Increase.
Horses 7,873 8,639 766
Milch Cows 6,862 8,376 1,514
Other Cattle 14,300 18,715 4,415
Sheep 51,654 70,383 18,729
Swine shows a decrease during the past year of 18,792.
Cowley County produced 295,847 pounds of wool.
There are 2,729 dogs in Cowley County.
During the past year there were 2,231 pounds of cheese and 514,626 pounds of butter made in the county, and the value of milk sold other than for the making of cheese and butter amounted to $2,175.
Correspondent=s Report of Cowley County.
Have had timely rains up to two weeks ago, but are now needing rain very much. Corn is out of the way, and a fine crop assured. Stock of all kinds are in excellent condition. Mr. W. Shaw, of this county, threshed a field of oats that averaged 95 bushels per acre. The largest yield of wheat reported is 46 bushels per acre. Wheat is now being threshed and is in good condition. Farmers seem inclined to hold their wheat for better prices, only selling what they have no granary room for. Land has advanced fully $5 per acre since last spring.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The Cowley County Fair.
The Cowley County Fair begins next Tuesday and continues until Saturday. The entry books opened last Friday and during Friday and Saturday over two hundred entries of stock and agricultural products were made. This is something unprecedented in the history of county fairs and looks a great deal as if Cowley was going to lead the state in this, as in all matters. Thirteen race horses are now in the stables on the grounds and more are coming. Seven thousand dollars has been spent on the grounds and improvements. The A. T. & S. F. Railroad has made a rate of two cents per mile, which makes the round trip from Arkansas City cost 56 cents. These tickets will be on sale at all stations on Tuesday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Obituary. DIED, at the residence of Mr. O. Stevenson, in this city, of consumption, on Thursday, September 13, 1883, in the 72nd year of his age, Wm. F. Dickenson, of Bolton Township, Cowley County, Kansas. The funeral took place the following day when the remains were laid to their long rest in the Mercer Cemetery. The deceased was born in New York state on Oct. 11, 1811, but moved with his parents to Iowa when but a child and afterwards made his home in Bloomington, of which he was for many years a resident and one of its earliest citizens. In the memorable gold excitement of 1849, the deceased crossed the plains, and returning, subsequently made several trips to the Golden State, where he resided for seven years. About twelve years since he came to Cowley County, locating, in Bolton Township, where he lived till his decease, at which time he owned one of the best fruit farms in the county. His last hours were soothed by the presence of his nephew, Mr. R. S. Light, of Mercer County, Missouri, who was summoned by telegram to the bedside of his dying relative. In the death of W. F. Dickenson, we lose one of our oldest and best farmers, and an honest and upright citizen.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Southern Kansas Reunion of Old Soldiers and Sailors.
There will be a reunion of the old soldiers and sailors of Southern Kansas held at Winfield October 17, 18, and 19, 1883. A cordial, heartfelt, old soldier=s welcome will be extended to every comrade who comes. We have large and commodious halls on our fair grounds for quarters. Two of the most beautiful parks in the state, on the banks of the Walnut River, will form our camp ground. Races, sham battles, night skirmishes, flambeau club, torch light processions, glass ball match, boat races, Sherman=s bummers, Joe and his mule, music and eloquence around our camp fire will form a part of our amusements. A beautiful banner will be presented to the best drilled post by the G. A. R., the drill to be by Upton=s tactics, with not less than sixteen men. Reduced rates on all railroads in the state. Rations will be furnished at actual cost. This is no money making institution or a boom for any fair. All it need cost any veteran is his actual traveling expenses. Bring your guns, blankets, coffee cups, and frying pans, and then forage for your rations. The Kansas Jayhawkers have not been through this part of the state lately and you will find peace, plenty, and a soldier=s welcome.
T. H. SOWARD, W. P. HACKNEY, J. S. HUNT, J. A. McGUIRE, Committee on Invitation.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
A Card. The relatives and friends of the late W. F. Dickenson desire to express their thanks to the parties who so kindly ministered to him in his last sickness and can assure them that their kind offices will ever be held in grateful remembrance.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Ad. For Sale or Trade. A new half platform spring wagon. Frank J. Hess.
Ad. Wanted. An experienced dry goods clerk, one having worked in Arkansas City preferred. Inquire of F. J. Hess.
Ad. Mares for Sale. A lott of Large Brood Mares for sale at my ranch near Silverdale P. O. Jno. Andrews.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
NOTICE OF ATTACHMENT. John Hopkins and Frank Woodbury, partners as Hopkins & Woodbury, plaintiffs, vs. F. E. Coolidge & Co., defendants.
Nitice is hereby given that on the 14th day of September, 1883,
I. H. Bonsall, a justice of the peace of Creswell Township, Cowley County, Kansas, issued an order of attachment, in the above named case for the sum of thirty-two ($32.00) dollars, and that said cause will be heard on the 15th day of October, 1883, at 9 o=clock a.m. HOPKINS & WOODBURY, Plaintiffs.
A. J. PYBURN, Plaintiffs= Attorney.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
BIG AD. AT TOP: 1872. Established. 1883.
AD THEN SHOWS ILLUSTRATION OF STORE, ON FRONT OF WHICH IS SHOWN IN LETTERING: HERMAN GODEHARD (ON ONE LINE AT TOP) AND BAKER & GROCER (ON ANOTHER LINE BELOW THREE WINDOWS AT TOP OF STORE). FROM ILLUSTRATION GIVEN, GATHER STORE HAD TWO FLOORS.
HERMAN GODEHARD, BAKER AND GROCER, AND DEALER OF QUEENSWARE. MY STOCK IS FULL AND COMPLETE IN ALL ITS DEPARTMENTS AND SECOND TO NONE IN THE COUNTY! Thanking you for past favors, and hoping a continuance of your patronage, I remain HERMAN GODEHARD.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
KANSAS NEWS.
Caldwell Journal: There are only two saloons running at Hunnewell at present. The city government raised the fine [? Fee ?] to $100.00 per month, and the two most disreputable were forced to close their doors. The two remaining ones are compelled to close their doors on the Sabbath.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
The result of the late elections in the Creek Nation, at which Spieche was elected Chief over Perrimer and Chicote, is a defeat for the progressive party.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
Ad. We have a Cup and Saucer Tea which is not to be sneezed at; try it; 60 cents per pound at H. Godehard=s.
Ad. WANTED, TO RENT. Farm with enclosed pasture, and hog lots from 5 to 8 miles from Arkansas City. Call on C. G. Thompson at Star Livery Stable.
Ad. House Plants for winter blooming at Mrs. L. C. Norton=s.
Ad. P. H. ALBRIGHT & CO., Of Winfield, will loan you money on more satisfactory terms than other persons in the same business, and furnish the money without any delay, and please don=t forget it.
Ad. SEWING MACHINES AND ORGANS. NEW LIGHT-RUNNING SILENT No. 8, the best machine out; easy to manage, and gives satisfaction every time. Every machine warranted by the company; also have the BURDETT ORGAN, The best made. For sale by G. W. CHILDERS, One door south of H. Godehard=s. Call and see our goods. ALSO HAVE SOME SECOND-HAND GOODS CHEAP FOR CASH.
Ad. MILLINERY! I wish to inform the ladies that my stock of Stylish Millinery is complete, including the latest and most attractive novelties in Trimmings, Ribbons, Plume, Tips, Pompons, etc. I make a specialty of Dyeing Ostrich Feathers. I have added many novelties to my selection of Stamping Patterns, and wil do dry or liquid stamping to order. My Paris Paper Patterns give universal satisfaction, and are pronounced, by those who have used them, superior to any patterns offered in this market. My charges will be found reasonable. MRS. W. M. HENDERSON, North Summit Street.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.
PROPOSALS FOR CORN, HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI, OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMASTER.
FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, SEPTEMBER 15, 1883.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, subject to the usual conditions, will be received at this office, until 12 o=clock noon, on Monday, October 15, 1883, at which time and place they will be opened in the presence of bidders; for furnishing and delivery of the following named military supplies, or such portions thereof as may be required, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884, viz:
Four million bushels of shelled corn on board cars at either or all of the following points, viz: Atchison, Valley Falls, Leavenworth, Lawrence, Topeka, Junction City, Council Grove, Burlingame, Emporia, Florence, Newton, Caldwell, Wichita, and Arkansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri.
Proposals for quantities less than the whole required, will be received, but proposals for delivery at any one point of a quantity less than 200,000 pounds of corn will not be entertained.
Deliveries to commence within ten days from date of receipt by the successful bidder of notice of award and contract to him.
The government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. A preference will be given to articles of domestic production, produced on the Pacific coast to the extent of their use required by the public service there.
Blank proposals and printed circulars stating the kind of supplies required, giving full instructions as to the manner of bidding, amount of bond to accompany proposals, conditions to be observed by bidders, and terms of contract and payment will be furnished on application to this office.
Envelopes containing proposals should be marked AProposals for corn at ______,@ and addressed to the undersigned.
J. D. BINGHAM, COLONEL AND ASST. QUARTERMASTER GENERAL, U. S. ARMY.
RECAP OF LAND OFFICE PUBLICATION BY R. L. WALKER, REGISTER.
NOTARY PUBLIC, I. H. BONSALL, ARKANSAS CITY. SETTLER FILING NOTICE OF INTTENTION TO MAKE FINAL PROOF IN SUPPORT OF HER CLAIM: ANNIE P. ESTUS. WITNESSES NAMED BY HER: STEPHEN B. SPLAWN, EDWARD SCOTT, ARCH BIGBY, LOUIS DRIGGS, ALL OF SILVERDALE. PRINTED IN SEPTEMBER 26, 1883, ISSUE OF ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER ON EDITORIAL PAGE.
RECAP OF ANOTHER LAND OFFICE PUBLICATION SAME DATE AS ABOVE.
SAID PROOF TO BE MADE BEFORE E. S. BEDILION, DISTRICT CLERK AT WINFIELD. CLAIMANT: STEPHEN CARVER. HIS WITNESSES: W. H. H. MARIS, HENRY COLLER, ISAAC ARNOLD, ALBERT CORBIN, ALL OF WINFIELD.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
BIG AD. NEW STORE. NEW FIRM. NEW STOCK. Clothing, Dry Goods, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes. J. C. LUSKY & CO. North Room under Highland Hall.
[THIS AD CROWDED OUT A NUMBER OF ADS, WHICH WERE PRINTED ON THE EDITORIAL PAGE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
District court commences next Tuesday.
Prof. C. T. Atkinson returned to the city last week.
The Cherokee payment of $300,000 was made last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Read A. A. Newman & Co.=s carpet advertisement this week.
BIG AD. CARPETS! CARPETS! NEW FALL STOCK JUST RECEIVED. CALL AND SEE THEM. A. A. NEWMAN & CO.
Also had a smaller ads in usual place for ads.
Ad. Cloaks! Cloaks!! A. A. Newman & Co. Take pleasure in announcing that they have just received direct from the manufacturers and importers the largest stock of Cloaks, Dolmans, Ulsters, etc., to be seen in the county which will be sold at astonishingly low prices.
Ad. Broche Shawls, Cashmere shawls, of every description at A. A. Newman & Co.=s.
Ad. HOSIERY. An endless variety in ladies=, misses=, and children=s Silk and Wool Hosiery for fall and winter wear just received at A. A. Newman & Co.=s.
There were more ads...but they had been used previously.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Houses are now in great demand, but the supply is way behind.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Wellington is making preparations to put in a system of waterworks.
Several loads of new corn have been sold on our streets the past week.
Charley France, of Wellington, was in the city a few hours last week.
We last week turned out a lot of business cards for J. H. Hilliard & Co.
Several weddings--three to a certainty--are set down for the fall months.
Universalist preaching at McLaughlin=s Hall tonight. Come, everybody.
The new house being put up by Mr. T. R. Houghton will be for rent when completed.
A barber shop on the premises is one of the attractions of the Leland Hotel at this writing.
Mr. Ingersoll, the station agent at this point, will be home Friday, no preventing providence.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The fair at Winfield began yesterday and will close Friday. Admission twenty-five cents.
Capt. Rarick and M. N. Sinnott are each putting up a residence in the western part of the city.
Mr. Homer Lasher is clerking in the dry goods and clothing establishment of J. C. Lusky & Co.
Mr. R. E. Kirkpatrick and family left for Colorado this week, where they intend to make their future home.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Col. Wm. Whiting and assigns have been granted the franchise to lay gas pipes and to erect gas works in the city of Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Williams Dramatic Co. Next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at McLaughlin=s Hall. Tickets for sale at post office.
Among the new residences now going up in town we notice that of
C. L. Swarts, G. W. Miller, Dr. J. M. Wright, and J. T. Hoffman.
Rev. E. Manford Clark, Universalist missionary to Kansas, will hold services in McLaughlin=s Hall tonight. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
The young ladies of the M. E. Church will give a necktie social at the residence of Mrs. James Hill tonight.
The County Treasurer has collected $128,672.76 for the tax levy of 1882, being the largest amount of taxes ever collected in one year in Cowley County, and less delinquent.
Those nobby gold letters on the office windows of the Leland Hotel were put on by Messrs. Allen & Braggins, the ABoss@ painters, and are just the tastiest sign in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
D. E. Sifford has now nearly completed in the west part of town a neat and commodious residence. We are glad Mr. Sifford has concluded to once more take up his home with us.
Mr. J. P. Farrar and wife, of Maine, arrived in our city last week, and intend to make their future home with us. We are glad to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Farrar to the social circle of our city.
MARRIED. Mr. J. H. Willis, clerk at the Leland Hotel, and Miss Ida M. Beck, of Winfield, were married in the latter city last Saturday afternoon. We wish the young couple a long and happy life.
Mr. Beall, who has been around town the past few days looking after the new mill now in course of erection, left for a visit to his old home at Decatur, Illinois, Monday, to be absent about two weeks.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. and Mrs. Figgs, of Kentucky, and Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, of Wichita, while in the city last week upon a visit to their former friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hilliard.
Miss L. Mann & Co. desire to inform their many patrons that they have just received their fall stock of millinery goods, which contain all the novelties and latest styles. Ladies are invited to call and examine.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Messrs. Shelden & Speers at their new room under Highland Hall have one of the largest and best stocks of clothing and gents= furnishing goods ever brought to the city. Call in and see if it Aish not so.@
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Standing Bear, on invitation of Inspector Haworth, has gone to Arkansas City to be treated for a disease of the eyes. It is a long journey for the old chief, and we hope it will not prove fruitless.
Transporter.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Attention is called to the ad. of Mrs. Wm. Henderson, elsewhere in this issue. From it the ladies will see that a large and complete millinery stock awaits their inspection; embracing everything in the latest styles and novelties. [ALREADY TYPED AD.]
W. D. Mowry left last Monday for an extended trip throughout the East. It is with a great deal of uncertainty that his friends await his home coming, and rumors to the effect that he is about to Abranch out@ are freely indulged in.
We call attention to the new Aad.@ of Mr. G. W. Childers in this issue. Mr. Childers has contantly on hand at his stand just south of Godehard=s grocery a fine line of sewing machines and organs, both new and second hand. Call and see him. [ALREADY TYPED AD.]
We were glad to see the smiling face of our old time friend, Will Berkey, behind the counters of our new dry goods and clothing man,
J. C. Lusky & Co. Will is a jolly good fellow and his hosts of friends will be glad to see him once more with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Messrs. Cronkhite & Coonrod have secured the exclusive right of sale of the Franklin lightning rods in four counties and will make their headquarters in this city. The TRAVELER has put up for the firm an elegant lot of office stationery.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Speaking of the late ball game, the Winfield Courier says their boys gave this victory to their opponents in order to encourage a future contest. And our boys have been kicking themselves ever since for allowing a Winfield outfit to outdo them in magnanimity.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Trial Docket for the October Term, 1883.
CRIMINAL DOCKET - FIRST DAY.
State vs. Frank Manny.
State vs. Jacob Case.
State vs. Charles A. Cooper et al.
State vs. N. B. Lagle.
State vs. Grant Dover et al.
SECOND DAY - CIVIL DOCKET.
1. John S. Mann vs. J. D. Burt et al.
2. Hackney & McDonald vs. Bolton and Creswell Townships.
3. Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co. Vs. Peter Thompson et al.
4. Harrison Harrod vs. Moses Harrod.
5. Chicago Lumber Co. Vs. Bolton and Creswell Townships.
6. N. S. Burnham vs. M. O. Burnham.
7. J. J. Clark vs. S. J. Rice et al.
8. Eliza Reihl vs. Joseph Likowski.
9. John S. Johnson vs. J. M. Boyles.
10. M. S. Mann vs. Adam Mann.
11. In the matter of Assignment of I. L. McCommon.
12. Houghton & Speers vs. James Harden, County Treasurer.
13. L. C. Harter vs. Harriet A. Pratt et al.
14. M. L. Robinson vs. C. C. Pierce et al.
15. Matthew Chambers vs. Peter Myers.
16. Isaac White vs. James Gilkey.
17. Mary Lowes vs. William Gould et al.
18. Joseph Merrick vs. A. C. Williams et al.
Lack of space prevents us giving the docket in full this week, but it will appear in next week=s issue unabridged. The above constitutes but the first two days= proceedings.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
[MAYBE I AM CONFUSED! THE HEADER ON THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE WAS PUT IN BY TRAVELER. BELIEVE IT IS ABOUT CHILOCCO INDIAN SCHOOL.
The Arkansas City Indian Industrial School.
As the building for the above institution is nearing completion, it is time for us to have something to say concerning it: The building was built under the direction of the Interior Department, and of course the school will be sustained by the government. Indian school inspector, Maj. J. M. Haworth, by whom the school was located, has full charge of the enterprise, and will himself select a superintendent, who will appoint the remainder of the employees for the various departments of the school. The superintendent is allowed four teachers, one clerk, an industrial teacher, and four mechanics, besides a matron, an assistant matron, cook, seamstress, laundress, etc. As it is an industrial institution, there are to be 900 acres fenced in for a farm, and on the start 400 cows will be placed in the fenced pasture. The children for the school are to be collected from the various Territory agencies, and the general course of instruction will be similar to that of the Carlisle school. Cheyenne Transporter.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Williams Dramatic Co. Owing to our inability to make favorable arrangements with the managers of the new hall, we have secured McLaughlin=s Hall for a season of four nights, commencing Monday, Oct. 1. We beg to assure the amusement loving public that no pains will be spared to make our patrons as comfortable as possible, and with our full stock of scenery, splendid orchestra, and company of dramatic artists, we hope to merit the same liberal patronage and approbation that has greeted us in every town in Kansas that we have visited this season. The opening play will be the new comedy written by Miss Matie Williams entitled AThe Little Duchess,@ with a change of programme every night. Respectfully, ED. GRAY, Business Agent, Williams Dramatic Co.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The pasture now being enclosed by Evans, Hunter & Newman on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation is an immense affair, taking some 250 miles of barbed wire fence to enclose it. There will be about 150 miles of cross fencing, making in all about 400 miles of fence. The range thus secured is one of the finest in the southwest, having an abundance of fine, pure water, and a luxuriant growth of nutritious grass. This, with their interest in the Comanche pool, will make them the largest cattle owners in this section, and if they have the success that has heretofore met their investments, they will make a mint of money in the next few years. Medicine Lodge Cresset.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Board of County Commissioners. The following order of business was adopted by the board of county commissioners at their July meeting of 1883, by which all their future regular meetings will be governed, and persons having business to bring before the board will appear on the day set apart for the transaction of such business as they may have for consideration.
First day: Legal claims.
Second day: Road petitions in order as filed.
Third day: School matters.
Fourth day: Tax matters.
Fifth day: Miscellaneous maters.
J. S. HUNT, County Clerk and Clerk of said Board.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Republican County Central Committee. You are hereby called to meet at the Courier office in the city of Winfield, on the 27th day of September, 1883, at 1:30 o=clock p.m. Business of a most important character for the interest of the party will come before you. If you cannot come yourself, don=t fail to have your township represented at this meeting. D. A. MILLINGTON, Chairman.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Constant Items.
Of all the press drills bought, I know of but one that has been used the entire season, that being Mr. Midkiff=s.
A. C. Holland and wife, of Dexter, were over on a visit last week.
Bob Holland says there is a mighty mean man in the United States mail service to steal a letter containing forty cents he was sending to Topeka. Never mind, it won=t happen again.
Last Wednesday will be remembered in this locality as ARock Haulers= day.@ It was the day that rock was hauled for the U. B. Church to be erected at this place. The men of the crowd hauled 21 loads of stone and the ladies furnished an excellent dinner and supper in the hall over the store. An extra fine time was had.
The Pleasant Valley M. E. Church was dedicated last Sunday, Elder King and Rev. Dr. Phillips officiating. ELIZA.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Highland Hall. The agent of the Williams Dramatic company was in the city last week, but failed to secure the hall, as an agreement could not be made as to rent. Our people have a good hall, elegantly furnished, with scenery and stage requisite, well heated and lighted, which was offered at, we think, very reasonable rates for an opening. While we think the company has missed it a little in not taking the hall, we still hope they may get remunerative houses next week at McLaughlin=s Hall.
ITEM BELOW IS OUT OF ORDER...TAKEN FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 1883, ISSUE OF ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER.
Administrator=s Notice.
In the Probate Court in and for said County.
STATE OF KANSAS VS. COWLEY COUNTY.
In the matter of estate of Gellert Schnee, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters of administration have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Gellert Schnee, late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the county and state aforesaid, dated the 18th day of August, A. D. 1883. Now all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance, within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within three years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred.
ANNIE B. SCHNEE, Administratrix of the estate of Gellert Schnee, deceased.
August 17, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The postmaster general has sent the following instructions to all post offices in the country for the benefit of the public. Our readers will do well to note them, and remember that our P. M., in carrying out these instructions, is but doing his duty as an agent.
No box at any post office shall be assigned to the use of any person until the rent thereof has been paid for at least the quarter in advance. The mail of persons holding boxes and refusing to pay box rent for one quarter in advance shall be put in the general delivery.
Postmasters at offices not located in government buildings will require a deposit of 50 cents for each key to lock boxes and drawers rented by them, and on return of the keys they will refund the amount deposited therefor. In cases where from any cause the postmaster is unable to obtain the key or keys from a retiring box renter, the lock upon the box or drawer to which such key belongs must be changed by removing to some other box, or a new lock put thereon.
In obedience to the above instructions, the postmaster here will require all persons holding keys to lock boxes the 1st of October next to either return all keys that have been taken to same, or deposit 50 cents for each key so taken.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Sam Townsend, a Pawnee Indian who has learned the printer=s trade at which he is competent to do a full day=s work, and Luke Phillips, a Nez Perce, a proficient shoemaker, passed through the city on their way from the Carlisle school to pay a visit to their respective tribes. The young men called upon the TRAVELER, where Indians of their sort are ever welcome. They will return to Pennsylvania in a few weeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Mrs. E. D. Eddy, accompanied by her two little daughters and her mother, Mrs. W. B. Sherburne, arrived in the city last Friday from Maine, where the party have been spending the summer at their old home. We are truly glad that Mrs. Eddy=s health has been benefited by the visit, only hoping that the improvement may be permanent and that many years of happiness are in store for her in her western home.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Last Saturday we welcomed to Arkansas City once more Rob. P. Scott, brother of our Capt. C. M. Scott. Rob has not graced the western world since 1879, when he and his valiant brother put in their time shooting buffalo on the present townsite of Caldwell. Time has changed, but Rob is as irrepressible as ever, and we wish him a pleasant time during his anticipated month=s visit to southern Cowley.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The Soldiers= Reunion. Senator Plumb, Hon. Chas. W. Blair, Col. Hallowell, Congressmen Hanback and Peters have accepted invitations to be present and address the boys at the old soldiers= reunion to be held on the fair grounds in Winfield October 17, 18, and 19. It will be a rousing old fashioned reunion--such an one, in point of real enjoyment as has never been held in Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The Kiowa train which left here on Tuesday took a carlod of barbed wire to be used in fencing a pasture for the Kiowa and Comanche herd. This is the first step toward carrying out Col. Hunt=s scheme for the benefit of the Indians under his charge. The scheme is an excellent one, and if carried out, will at the end of ten years, make the Kiowas and Comanches self-supporting. Caldwell Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Our Highland Hall will be opened with a good dramatic company within the next two weeks. Further notice will be given in due season.
LATER. As we go to press, we learn Mr. Farrar has received a telegram from the agent of a first-class theater company asking the privilege of opening the Highland. The agent will probably be here today or tomorrow to make dates.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The central division of the Cowley County Teachers= Association holds its first meeting on September 28 and 29, at the high school building in Winfield. Their programme consists of music, essays, recitations, address, and general discussion of the different methods of school government. The Dexter division of the association meets next Friday and Saturday at Dexter.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Notice to Occupants of Cherokee Strip Lands.
All persons not having license in the Cherokee Strip by September 26 will be reported by me to the Interior Department as intruders, and their range rights disputed by me before the board of directors of the Cherokee Strip Live Stock Association. D. W. LIPE, Treasurer, Cherokee Nation.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Miss Mariana Burgess, of the Carlisle Indian training school, was in the city last Friday and spent several days visiting her friends, Mr. and Mrs. S. Matlack. The lady started for the Territory Monday morning, whither she goes for the purpose of selecting some of the Indian scholars for transfer to the Carlisle school.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Standing Bear and Big Tree, two of the most prominent Indian chiefs of the Kiowa and Comanche tribe, are camped at Geuda Springs to enable them to use the water for their eyes, which they say is doing them good. The history of these two men is remarkable and would make a volume of interesting events.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The following is the national anti-monopoly ticket for county offices. For sheriff, T. F. Teters, of Silver Creek; treasurer, Adam Walck, of Maple, county clerk, C. C. Krow, of Tisdale; register of deeds, H. J. Sanford, of Richland; surveyor, Chas. McClung, of Vernon; coroner, Jas. H. Land, of Walnut.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Mr. C. H. Sylvester returned to his Wisconsin home on the 2:45 train last Saturday morning. The chosen few who kept the watches of the night with him are in a measure regaining their wonted elasticity of step and brightness of eye, though still evincing a fondness for early hours.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Two horse thieves were arrested by Geo. McIntire charged with stealing horses in Missouri, and as the man they were stolen from was on hand and fully identified the property, the law will take its course and the thieves will be returned to Missouri, and penned, we hope.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
J. C. Lusky & Co., the new dry goods, clothing, hats and caps, boots and shoes men, can be found in the north room under the Highland Hall, where they invite the public to call and examine their large and well selected stock, embracing everything new in the above lines. This firm has secured the services as salesman of Mr. Wm. Berkey, who will be glad to welcome his old friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The following persons have been drawn to serve as petit jurors at the October term of the district court: D. N. Dressler, Tisdale Township; B. E. Murphy, Walnut; H. H. Causey, R. R. Phelps, Silver Creek; David Davey, Maple; Thomas Tice, J. R. Cottingham, Richland;
W. S. Williamson, Liberty; Thos. S. Jackson, Vernon; W. S. Ridenour, Creswell; Rudolph Wellman, Vernon; W. H. Butler, Fairview.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Al Horn, of the Big Boot shoe store, has a treat in store for his patrons next month and we advise them to look out for his novel, new, and impressive ad, which will then appear. His stock is new and elegant and must be seen to be appreciated.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Baptist Services. There will be Baptist services held in the First Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning at the usual hour.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Our harness man, T. R. Houghton, has received a full line of horse blankets and other winter goods. Read his ad, and then go and see him. [SAME AD THAT WAS RUN IN PREVIOUS ISSUE.]