ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER.
[From December 5, 1883, through December 26, 1883.]
H. P. STANDLEY, Editor & Publisher.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 5, 1883.
KANSAS NEWS.
A fire broke out in a millinery store in the business portion of Wellington Monday morning. Eleven business houses were destroyed and the loss will be about $8,000; insurance, $6,000. A large part of the stocks of merchandise were saved. Total loss on stock, $15,000; insurance, $12,000. The Adams and Wells-Fargo Express office, with all their books and freight, and the Western Union Telegraph office, were a total loss.
Winfield Telegram: Last Friday two women, claiming to be sisters, and a man claiming to be an uncle to the girls, got on the train at Wichita, bound for Winfield, en route for Arkansas. A young man, a former acquaintance, also boarded the train at some point, and renewed his acquaintance with one of the girls to such effect that in a few minutes they were engaged to be married. Arriving here a license was procured. Judge Buckman performed the ceremony, with the uncle and sister as witnesses. They had previously taken up their abode at the Lindell. Sunday morning the groom borrowed the uncle's overcoat and said he would take a walk, and at this writing has failed to walk back. The names of the couple as revealed by the license record are Frank Thomas and Sarah Dewitt.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 5, 1883.
RECAP ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE: ADMINISTRATOR, R. L. MARSHALL, ESTATE OF ANTHONY NOELLS.
RECAP LAND OFFICE PUBLICATION BY R. L. WALKER, REGISTER. NOTARY PUBLIC AT DEXTER, J. V. HINES. CLAIMAINT, ELISHA MATHES. HIS WITNESSES: C. M. HASTEY, L. T. WELLS, JAMES BAKER, M. S. TROXEL, ALL OF OTTO, COWLEY COUNTY, KANSAS.
PUBLICATION NOTICE: S. M. JARVIS, PLAINTIFF VS. JOHN N. SICKS AND NANCY J. SICKS. PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY: A. J. PYBURN.
PUBLICATION NOTICE: IN THE PROBATE COURT, ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. DICKINSON, DECEASED. TO BARNEY P. DICKINSON, ELLEN ROLF, R. S. LIGHT, THE HEIRS OF THE BODY OF CHARLES DICKINSON, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF THE BODY OF DAVID W. DICKINSON, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF THE BODY OF HARRIET LIGHT, DECEASED; JANE STEVENS AND BETSEY DICKINSON; AND THE HEIRS AT LAW OF WILLIAM F. DICKINSON, DECEASED, AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE....A PETITION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR, WITH THE WILL ANNEXED, OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. DICKINSON, LATE OF SAID COUNTY, DECEASED; ASKING THE SAID COURT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER HIM TO SELL, FOR THE PAYMENT OF LEGACIES, THE DEBTS AND EXPENSES OF ADMINISTRATION, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, ETC. O. STEVENSON, ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE WILL ANNEXED OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. DICKINSON, DECEASED. A. J. PYBURN, ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
Agent Miles was in the city yesterday.
Music and caller from Wichita next Friday night.
Wellington had a $10,000 fire on Monday of last week.
A heating stove for wood or coal for sale cheap at this office; nearly new.
The lonely and bashful editor begins to smile. Leap year is close at hand.
Geuda Springs wants half a dozen more newspapers. So says the Herald.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
The grandest ball of the season will be given at the opera house next Friday night.
Almost summer weather has been prevailing lately. Look out for next month.
Two children were baptized at the First Presbyterian Church last Saunday morning.
Do not forget the Baptist social and supper at the Perry house one week from tonight.
Col. J. M. Haworth is in the city on business connected with the Chilocco Indian schools.
FOUND. A gold top cuff button. Owner can have same by proving property and paying costs.
L. D. Skinner was fined $50 and costs, last Monday, by Judge Bonsall, for his little fun two weeks ago.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
Miss Linda Christian left yesterday for Topeka, where she goes to attend the College of the Sisters of Bethany.
Mr. Al. Gingrich, of Grand Island, Nebraska, is in the city visiting with his uncle, Mr. H. H. Perry, of the Perry house.
Mr. Neff, of Winfield, is sharing the patronage of the Leland house, having gone into partnership with C. U. France.
The Leland house gave an immense Thanksgiving dinner last Thursday, the tables fairly groaning beneath their weight of edibles.
C. T. Hickman, representing the Kansas City Live Stock Indicator, was in the city last week. This is a most valuable journal for stock men.
S. T. Wood, an old timer in this country, was in the city last week. He is now surveying the Windsor & Roberts range in the Territory.
Kitchen says he feels better since that official came around and apologized. Nothing like carrying whiskey on one shoulder and water on the other.
The fine and costs in the case of Mr. W. T. Kitchen amounted to about $110, and in that of Holloway & Fairclo to nearly $1,100. Pretty dear business.
A. R. Satterthwaite, former clerk at Ponca, was in the city last Monday, on his way home after having spent some time visiting among old friends below.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
J. W. Brown has taken a new departure, the particulars of which can be learned by referring to our advertising columns. Johnny deserves all the success in the world.
Ad. WANTED. I will pay the highest market price in cash for 10 head of fresh cows. J. W. BROWN.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
The Presbyterian supper last Thanksgiving was a complete success, financially and otherwise. The ladies netted $208--thanks to the nerve of Frank Hess and his firm belief that he was right.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
E. A. Barron and O. A. Titus furnished the new seats for the school here. They are also to furnish seats for the Mercer district. These are the handsomest, most durable, and comfortable seats in the market.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
Another one of the Berry brothers was in the city last week. This makes six of them we have met, but they are of good stock and there can't be too many of such kind of men in the country--barring their politics.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
MARRIED. McMILLAN-CRICK. On December 22, at the Johnson schoolhouse, in Sumner County, by the Rev. H. S. Lundy, Mr. Alonzo M. McMillan to Miss Sarah V. Crick. May the happy couple have a prosperous journey through life.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
S. M. Jarvis, a prominent loan agent of Kansas City, but formerly a Cowley County man, was in the city Monday, with a party of Eastern gentlemen, showing them the beauties of Southern Kansas. Sam still thinks this is the finest country in the West.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
The Woman's Suffrage society will meet at the residence of Mrs. Dr. Alexander on next Wednesday, Secember 12, at 4:30 p.m. The petition to our senators will be presented and signed at this meeting, and then circulated among the citizens.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Baldwin, who have been staying in the city for several weeks past, started yesterday for Manitou Springs, Colorado, where they intend to spend the winter and in the spring return to Cowley. The TRAVELER will visit their Colorado home each week.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
The United States District Court convened on Monday of last week, and among the cases to be heard was that of Dave Payne. The hero of Oklahoma Abobs up serenely@ with a persistency only equaled by the going qualities of Tennyson's brook. And still the Territory is not opened.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
We are in receipt of the Journal, a new candidate in the field of journalism hailing from Sac and Fox agency, where it is published and edited by W. J. Carter. It is the last and least of our exchanges, being a two column folio on paper 7-1/2 x 5-3/8 inches. It is a little daisy, and we wish it prosperity.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
Messrs. Allen & Braggins have sold out their painting business to Messrs. Tyner & Muzzi, who will in the future conduct the same. These gentlemen are competent and energetic and we bespeak for them the confidence of our people.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
Sam Wood has purchased a white shirt, which he will wear when he goes to Washington to make a fight for Judge Peters' seat in congress. His motive for appearing at the national capital in disguise is a source of ominous speculation. Emporia News.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
Masonic. The following gentlemen were elected as officers for the ensuing year at the last regular meeting of Crescent Lodge A. F. and A. M.: James Ridenour, W. M.; Charles Hutchins, S. W.; Cal Dean, J. W.; H. P. Farrar, Treasurer; J. C. Topliff, Secretary; James Benedict, Tyler.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
J. Probasco, of Grouse Creek, takes the lead in the matter of apples. Last week he left on our desk the finest specimen of Northern Spies, Winesaps, New York Pippins, and Genitans [?] it has been our lot to see. When it comes to apples measuring twelve and thirteen inches in circumference, Kansas has just reason to feel proud.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
Our future county treasurer, Capt. J. B. Nipp, came up from the Territory last Saturday. While down in the Pottawatomie country, he saw the notorious Dick Glass, who has so far evaded the officers of the law. Dick is a full blooded Negro, a hard character of the worst type, and one whom no officer cares to arrest without plenty of backing. He is at all times armed to the teeth, and is ever on the alert.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
The ladies of the Mite society of the Baptist Church of this city will give a supper and social in the Perry house, on Wednesday, December 19, to which all are cordially invited. The ladies will spare no effort to make this a most enjoyable event, and we would advise all lovers of a real good social evening's fun to be on hand. The proceeds will go towards the fund for providing seats for the proposed new Baptist Church.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
The TRAVELER does not think, dear Courier, that one load of wheat makes a grain market, but it rises to remark that higher prices have been and are being paid for wheat in Arkansas City than in Winfield; that this strikes the farmer in the right spot, and proves to them which town is the better trading point; and that Arkansas City is daily demonstrating its utter indifference to the howlings of the impecunious millers up in the hole in the ground.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
A Wichita dispatch contains the following, which may be of interest to many settlers in the West.
ASpecial Agent Drew, in connection with the government land office in this city, for the last three months has been investigating fraudulent land entries in the Wichita land district. More than two hundred fraudulent entries have been unearthed. Papers have been prepared and are now in the hands of United States Marshal Williams of this city, for service. The offenders will be prosecuted for perjury.@
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
The Event of the Season. A grand and select ball will be given at the Highland opera house next Friday night, for which great preparations have been made. About one hundred and fifty invitations have been issued, which have been sent to the neighboring towns, and from the very lively interest manifested by the prime movers therein this dance promises to be the one of the season. This is the season of festivities, when all are expected to enjoy themselves and make merry. No month in the year is so generally given up to amusements in their various forms as is that of December. Everybody expects to have a good time in the month containing Christmas, and we look for a unanimous response to the invitations to next Friday night's ball. Music from Wichita has been engaged, the caller also coming from that city, thereby guaranteeing the best of music to those who love to trip the light fantastic. Every effort is being put forth by the gentlemen having this affair in charge to make it a model dance in all respects. It is to be hoped their efforts will be appreciated in a most substantial manner.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
There was a very light vote in this district yesterday on the erection of the new school building--hardly a fourth of the votes in the district being polled--though the bonds carried by a nearly unanimous vote.
The ladies who are so keen to vote should have made the best of their opportunity yesterday, and voted for the school bonds.
Block 141 is the site selected for the new school building.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
Ad. Knit Hoods, Sacques, and Nubias cheap at Fitch & Barron's.
Ad. Candies, Nuts, and Apples at wholesale and retail at J. Kroenert & Co.'s.
Ad. Willow Work Baskets from 40 cents to $6 at Fitch & Barron's.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.
AD. WINTER CLOTHING! We offer all grades of Overcoats, $5 to $25. Men's Suits, $4 and upward. Youths' suits, $3.10 and upward. Boys' suits, all prices. Also, we are offering special inducements in Furnishing Goods. Largest and best assortment of TRUNKS & VALISES in the city. To buy Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Furnishing Goods, Trunks and Valises from us is to obtain the actual value for your money. SHELDEN & SPEERS.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 12, 1883.
KANSAS NEWS.
Newton is to have water-works.
Winfield has a mill which consumes 1,500 bushels of wheat per day, and wants another.
Winfield Courier: Chester Van Meter, the young fellow who shot at Sheriff Shenneman here once, was killed near Caldwell last week. He had got into an altercation with his wife, beating her, and when her father interposed, turned on him. The officers of Caldwell went out to arrest him. He resisted and was killed. He was one of the Ablood-and-thunder@ kind of young men, and while in jail here entertained the prisoners with the plaintive melody of AThe Outlaw's Bride,@ and kindred compositions.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 12, 1883.
RECAP LAND OFFICE NOTICE BY R. L. WALKER, REGISTER. E. A. GOODRICH, NOTARY PUBLIC AT MAPLE CITY. CLAIMANT: ARCHIBALD W. KAVANAUGH. WITNESSES: THOMAS FRAZIER, THOMAS SMITH, C. MEAKS, B. DANIELS, ALL OF MAPLE CITY.
SAME DATE. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE...PROBATE COURT OF COWLEY COUNTY. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY NOELLA, DECEASED.
R. L. MARSHALL, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY NOELLA, DECEASED.
SAME DATE. PUBLICATION NOTICE. IN THE PROBATE COURT OF COWLEY COUNTY, KANSAS. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY NOELLA, DECEASED. TO THE HEIRS OF SAID ANTHONY NOELLA, IF ANY THERE BE, AND TO ALL OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE, ETC. R. L. MARSHALL, ADMINISTRATOR. [SOUNDS LIKE NOELLA DIED WITHOUT ANY HEIRS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
A bona fide opera next month.
C. R. Sipes' new store building is rapidly nearing completion.
We had a pleasant call from Mr. D. D. Keeler of Kaw Agency last week.
Minna Wright, the gifted lecturer, at Highland opera house Friday night.
Tip Davenport and wife, of Maple City, were in to the dance Friday night.
Sheriff Gary was in the city last Monday. He was after another crowd this time.
Agent Miles and clerk, L. H. Wismeyer, of Osage, were in the city last Friday.
Dr. R. R. Reed has moved his office into the front rooms over McLaughlin Bros.' grocery.
Mrs. Mary Logan of Rich Hill, Missouri, is now in the city visiting with the family of Senator Pyburn.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
Anyone having a good saddle horse should read the special notice of J. H. Sherburne in this issue.
[NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS PRINTED WITH OTHER ITEMS IN A SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET...VOLUME 14, NO. 16, DECEMBER 12, 1883, TRAVELER.]
NOTICE. WANTED. I want to buy 8 or 10 good saddle horses weighing about 800 pounds each. Any parties having such stock for sale, please bring it to J. B. Nipp's livery stable on Saturday, December 15, 1883. J. H. SHERBURNE.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
Messrs. Ward & Coryell have purchased the draying business formerly run by Mr. M. L. Crocker.
Messrs. Beecher & Son have the contract for the erection of Mrs. Morse's new residence in the southeast part of town.
There was any quantity of liquid Democracy running to waste last Saturday night on the road to the south bridge.
Mrs. Fred Hyskell and children, of Harper, are in the city visiting the lady's sisters, Mrs. J. L. Huey and Mrs. Fred Farrar.
Amos Walton did himself proud last Saturday night at the Grand Army supper, making the most effective speech we ever heard from him.
From the extensive gassing of certain individuals on the streets Monday night we are led to believe the stock of red-eye is not yet exhausted.
Mrs. E. Finney's house on Eighth street has been much improved by the addition of another story, which will make it a neat and commodious house.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
The dance last Friday night was the most successful of the season. Good music, good calling, and a good crowd are productive of unlimited enjoyment.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
The Methodist Church at this place was formally dedicated last Sunday, Bishop Kelley of Wichita, officiating. About $1,300 was subscribed clearing the church from debt completely.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
Mr. J. P. Johnson inttends to commence the erection of a residence building in our city shortly. Messrs. Beecher & Son we understand are figuring on the contract.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
Miss Medbury will leave for Arkansas City on the 28th or 29th of this month, and will be ready to receive pupils in vocal and instrumental music immediately after New Year's day.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
We call attention to the card of Messrs. Ward & Coryell in this issue. These gentlemen have purchased the draying and transfer outfit of M. L. Crocker and will henceforth transact the business.
[NOTE: IN THIS VERY MIXED-UP ISSUE, COULD NOT FIND THEIR CARD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
Just now the TRAVELER is crowded with patronage, which necessarily curtails the amount of reading matter during the holidays. After New Years, we expect to get poverty stricken again, and will have more space for our readers.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
Agent Woodin came up from Ponca on Sunday, accompanied by Irving French. Mr. Woodin is anxiously waiting for his successor, and the business of the agency is at a standstill until the new agent puts in an appearance.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
Mr. D. D. Keeler, of Kaw Agency, was in the city last week to receive Ettie Butcher, a Kaw girl, and Frank Eagle, a Pawnee boy, who have returned from the school at Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The girl's return was rendered necessary by sickness.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
Parents will please require their children to produce the monthly reports given to the pupils. Blanks denote failures; 75 to 80 pcercent passable, and require effort to keep up with class; 80 to 90 percent good; 90 to 100, excellent. C. T. ATKINSON, Teacher.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
The loafers who have for the past few days been in the habit of making themselves very prominent on our street corners by dancing jigs, obstructing the thoroughfare, and making remarks upon passers-by are cautioned for their own good. There is a limit to tolerance, as they will find to their cost if these practices are persisted in.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
The Baptist supper and fair will be held at the Perry house next Wednesday night, December 19. A large number of really beautiful and serviceable fancy articles have already been contributed, and we are assured there will be no effort to realize exorbitant prices for them, but only enough to pay for the making of them. In addition to this will be the excellent supper, an item of no small importance, which will receive the consideration it merits.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
Mr. James W. Adams, of Pleasant Valley, will have a public sale of farm property at his place, one mile northwest of Pleasant Valley mills, on next Wednesday, December 19. Among the articles for sale are two milk cows, two calves, thirty-five head of hogs, one span of horses, wagon and harness, cultivator, 1,500 bushels of corn, farming tools, and household goods. His terms are most reasonable, and those who avail themselves of this opportunity will doubtless get good bargains.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
The G. A. R.
Arkansas City post, No. 158, gave a supper at the Perry house last Saturday night, after which the officers for the coming year were elected. The supper was a most bountiful one, and considering the great rush was very neatly managed. The exercises in McLaughlin's hall were necessarily cut short, Mr. Walton giving a very appropriate speech to an audience composed of old soldiers and their wives. From this place they repaired to their regular meeting room and elected the following officers.
Commander: M. N. Sinnott.
Senior Vice Commander: P. A. Lorry.
Junior Vice Commander: Allen Mowry.
Officer of the Day: H. D. Kellogg.
Officer of the Guard: Perley Davis.
Quartermaster: A. A. Davis.
Chaplain: F. M. Peak.
Inside Guard: P. Jones.
Outside Guard: John Lewis.
D. P. Marshall was elected representative to the grand encampment. Four new members were mustered in, making something over eighty members now enrolled into this post.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
POCKET BOOK LOST. Mrs. Tom Baird lost a pocket book last week containing between four and five dollars and paper, of no value to any but the owner. By leaving at this office, the finder will be liberally rewarded. The name was written on the book.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
NOTICE. MRS. WILLIS is prepared to do knitting, both fancy and plain; all kinds of crochet work; also embroidery in satin stitch, Kensington, Eresine, and Chenille. Keeps also in stock articles appropriate for Christmas or Wedding presents. Invites the ladies to call and see her work. One door south of Wm. Speers' residence. Children's clothes a specialty. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
Ad. TOYS! TOYS! The largest display ever in the city can now be seen at Kellogg & Mowry's.
Ad. The New Patent breakfast and extension tables, which are conceded to be the best thing out, can be bought at P. Pearson's.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
BIG AD. >83 MERRY CHRISTMAS! >83. Christmas Presents FOR THE MILLIONS, -AT- Kellogg & Mowry's, consisting of Fine Plush Sets, Comb and Brush Sets, Jewel Cases, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Cuf and Collar Boxes, Work Boxes and Writing Desks, Gents' Shaving Sets, Fine Gift Books, Musical, Photo, and Autograph Albums, Perfume and Toilet Sets, Vases, Bisque Figures, and many other articles that will make elegant presents for the Holidays.
OUR STOCK OF TOYS Is simply immense and consists of everything that a child could wish and we predict many happy homes if you will take advantage of our offer to sell you finer goods at lower prices than any other house in the city. Our fine goods are already selling, and we advise you to call early and make your selections.
Be sure and see our goods before buying and thereby save being disappointed. Yours Respectfully, Kellogg & Mowry.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
BIG AD. HERMAN GODEHARD, BAKER AND GROCER -AND- DEALER IN CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENSWARE. Wishes to inform his friends and patrons and the public in general, at the approach of the Holidays, that he is more fully prepared than ever before to Supply the wants of his Friends and Customers -FOR THE- HOLIDAYS. Having been in business here for twelve years, and aim to still stay with you and try to furnish you with BEST OF GOODS AT LOWEST MARKED PRICES.
We have just received A Car Load of Nice Apples. We also got in NEW RAISINS of all kinds From 12-1/2 to 35 cents per pound. Choice Figs, Dates, and Nuts of all kinds. One Ton of Candies. California Pears, Celery, and Baltimore Fresh Oysters, Fruit, Jellies, and Preserves. Strictly Pure Apple Cider and Mince Meat.
We have the largest stock of CANNED GOODS in the county, besides our well selected stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries, generally kept in a first-class store.
In China, Glass, and Queensware, we cannot be beat. We have the stock to select from; if you want something nice and cheap, you can be supplied.
We have too many articles to attempt to mention them, but simply ask for your own interest to call and see us before buying. Thanking you all for past favors, I shall try to merit the continuance of the same. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I am yours respectfully, HERMAN GODEHARD.
SOME OF THE ITEMS FROM SUPPLEMENT...
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.
A Temperance Lesson.
About a week or ten days ago a man came into the city and wanted to rent a room in which to open up a harness store. When he had very nearly completed arrangements for a lot with one of our businessmen, he learned that said businessman would under no consideration allow any building on his lots to be used for the dispensing of whiskey or for the harboring of lewd women, and straightway the virtuous newcomer lost all interest in the contemplated Aharness shop@ and failed to come around after the lease. He finally secured the shanty on the road to the south bridge, which attracts the passing gaze by its crescent-shaped roof, and opened up his Aharness shop.@ His shack consisted of a few kegs of beer and innumerable bottles of whiskey, which were kept behind a partition, and doled out to the ravenous multitude through a small aperture in which was a Ablind tiger,@ which took your money and turning around, presented the kind and quantitiy of beverage played [? Should this be payed ?] for. All this was accomplished without the innocent purchaser perceiving anything but his vanishing lucre replaced by the cup that inebriates and makes a man vote the Democratic ticket. This neat device for evading the law was too good to keep, however, and some of our most substantial businessmen getting wind of it, quietly bought the house and lot aforesaid, and on Saturday night last something like a hundred leading citizens marched to the spot, tore out the partitions, destroying the liquid contents, and overturned the house, taking the precaution in the meanwhile to arrest the Ahorse clothier.@
Generally speaking, we cannot--nor can any careful citizen--endorse mob law in any shape. The practice is pernicious and dangerous; but there is in this community a strong and determined feeling against the unlawful vending of intoxicating drinks, and it is of sufficient strength to demand recognition and an obedience to the prohibitory law of this state. Our citizens are heartily tired of seeing the laws openly defied or evaded--their wives and lady friends daily insulted on the street by drunken men--and they very suddenly came to the conclusion that the quickest way to put a stop to it was to teach the would-be liquor sellers a wholesome lesson. Our people as a community do not propose that a saloon shall be operated here if they know it--and this is the lesson they wish to impress upon the public at large.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
The people who so industriously circulated the report that I had absconded with funds not my own, or that I had any idea of leaving and defrauding any parties whomsoever, are hereby informed that such reports were purely malicious and without foundation in fact or intent. I am here, and intend to remain here and attend to my business. J. W. CANFIELD.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
Trials and Tribulations.
AProf. Leon Lacosta, E. Williams, Josh Moore, and Fred Patty have formed themselves into a traveling menagerie, and have started out to exhibit themselves.@ Democrat.
The career of the above consolidated combination was as short and sweet as a donkey's gallop, and is now but a hideous nightmare to the stage struck youths. They were billed to glowing colors for Caldwell last Saturday night, and opened up with a flourish--the flourish coming principally from the esthetic citizens of that cowboy's heaven who forced their way into the hall without paying. AProf. Leon Lacosta@ is a sleight-of-hand performer, and would pull eggs for hours from the hat of someone in the audience. E. Williams, better known here as AEph, the >bus driver,@ excelled Nilson in lyric sweetness, and his dancing threw Charley Queen in the shade. Of the specialties of the others, we are not advised, but it seems that the amusement loving denizens of Caldwell thought our boys were too slow, and evinced a desire to help them along. They very much admired Lacosta's egg trick, and wishing to see more of it, they supplied him with more eggs-laid in the springtime of youth by the mother of the cock that crowed for Peter. Their aim was a little wild, owing to their anxiety that the boys should get all of them, and most of this succulent food brought up against the scenery; but a sufficient number struck the character artists to convince them that it was growing fate--time to close up. AEph@ was successful in reaching the depot and boarding a freight train; but the others had more time (after the crowd got through with them) and very leisurely walked from Caldwell back to Arkansas City--only a trifle of thirty-five miles--leaving in the little hamlet in Sumner various articles of clothing and AEph's@ banjo, which the crowd had Asoaked@ for drinks in every saloon in that city of the plains. At present all engagements have been concluded.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
Mr. T. E. Braggins, late of the firm of Allen & Braggins, is now conducting business for himself, as will be seen by his card in this issue. ATommy@ has no superior in sign painting, graining, or plain and fancy papering. He is also prepared to do carriage painting.
[NOTE: COULD NOT FIND CARD REFERRED TO.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
The following named pupils were perfect in deportment during the third month: Mahlon Arnett, Mollie Duncan, Effie Gilstrap, Laura Gould, Laura Holloway, Minnie Kirtley, Fred McLaughlin, Howard Maxwell, Dora Pearson, Carry Rice, Mountferd Scott, Emma Theaker, Horace Vaughn, Alice Warren, Sarah Crocker, J. C. Endicott, Lizzie Gilbert, Flora Gould, Ida Hackleman, John Kirkpatrick, Minnie McIntire, Jessie Norton, Lillie Purdy, Alvan Sankey, Eva Splawn, Clarence Thompson, Martin Warren, Stella Wilson.
The following were imperfect and received 65 percent: Sarepta Abrams, Sammie Beall, Alice Lane, Robert A. Nipp, Frank Wright, Lida Whitney, Frank Barnett, Ella Crrocker, Edith Marshall, W. S. Pickering, Edna Worthley, Mary Dakan.
C. T. ATKINSON, Teacher.
[NOTE: EDNA WORTHLEY IS MENTIONED!]
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
If Kellogg & Mowry can manage to dispose of the enormous array of Christmas goods which they are daily unpacking, they will make glad every heart in Cowley County. W. D. purchased these goods when feeling somewhat reckless, and the result is the choicest selection we have ever seen in this country. It is a treat to stroll through the room and look at the beautiful and useful presents, and makes one sigh for the wealth of Ormus and Ind. [?]
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
Herman Godehard doesn't exactly mean to convey the idea that people will want to eat more bread during the holidays, but he knows they will come there for the staff of life, and consequently he has laid in an extra supply of queensware, china, glass, etc., together with choice fruits and confectioneries, to catch the wistful eyes of his customers. His new advertisement tells the tale and forces us to issue a supplement.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
Mr. Prescott, formerly of Franklin, Maine, but now of Lime Springs, Iowa, is in the city visiting with his friend, Mr. B. Beall. The gentleman is engaged in shipping to this point a number of houses from Chicago, and expressed himself so well pleased with our city and county that he will make it his permanent home as soon as possible.
[NOTE: ARTICLE DID SAY AHOUSES@...???]
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
The addition back of Wyckoff & Son's and Atwood's groceries is beginning to loom up, the cellar walls being about completed. There is a most excellent quality of stone used in this buiding, and the work is of the very best. It will make a most excellent addition to the rooms of these gentlemen.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
Our furniture man, Peter Pearson, has now in stock the new breakfast and extension tables. They are beauties, and must be seen to be appreciated.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
By a card in another column it will be seen that many were too hasty in their judgment of Mr. Canfield, and we trust they will be as ready to make reparation as they were to cry him down.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
AEph@ says when he got through singing the song about Arazors flying through the air,@ in Caldwell, he discovered his mistake. They were eggs.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
A Boston court has decided the new standard time to be legal; therefore, the sun should mend its ways, and get up nine minutes later in the morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
J. H. Sherburne drove in yesterday accompanied by Mrs. Lockley and her family, who are on their way to Albany, New York, for the winter.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
J. B. Walker, of Pawnee, made one of his tri-yearly visits to this city last week, meeting many old friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
The whiskeyites feel a little as if they were sitting on one of their empty barrels on a down grade.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
Something dropped very suddenly last Saturday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.
Our streets were crowded with wheat wagons yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
KANSAS NEWS.
All the suits for attorneys fees in the Osage ceded land suits have recently been dismissed.
Kansas is this year the leading corn producing state in the nation. The corn crop this year will aggregate 80,000,000 bushels.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
The Chilocco Schools.
Major J. M. Haworth has been in the city the past week superintending the finishing touches upon the above building and making arrangements looking to its speedy occupancy, and on Saturday last he started for the lower agencies to select the children desirous of attending and taking the necessary steps for their transportation to their new home. It is expected that the schools will be in good working order by the middle or at farthest the end of January, with an attendance of 130 Indians from the Ponca, Otoe, Pawnee, Sac and Fox, Cheyenne, and Arapahoe agencies. We are glad to chronicle the completion of these schools, which we have every reason to believe will result in incalculable benefit to the rising generation of Indians.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
Opera.
It may not be generally known, but it is a fact, nevertheless, that Arkansas City is to be favored with a first-class opera troupe next month--the 18th and 19th, we believe. It has been our good fortune to hear Miss St. Quinton in very difficult roles, and we know the charming English lady never fails to win her audience. Such high authority as the St. Louis Globe-Democrat gives her and her company the following unstinted praise.
AEmma St. Quinton is a most fascinating lady, full of rare genius for adapting herself to the many positions which a lady of great versatility is called to fill; easy, graceful, and artistic in her singing, her voice, while lacking the strength of Carringford's, possesses much of the sweetness of Nilsson's. Her acting is at once full of spirit, humor, and pathos. With rare judgment, she has, in her company, surrounded herself with people of high artistic merit. Such names as those of Miss Rose Douglass and Messsrs. Wolf and O. W. Kyle carry with them a sufficient recommendation, and need no praise at our hands.@
Further notice of dates, etc., will be given in time.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
Christmas Tree. There will be no Christmas tree at the First Presbyterian Church this year, but on Monday evening, December 24, Santa Claus will be there in all his vigor to distribute among the children the presents that may be handed in. These festivities are for the special purpose of gladdening the hearts of the children, and all having presents for them should hand them to the committee early in the afternoon, plainly marked, that they may be arranged in order. The committee to receive presents is composed of Mrs. Sipes, Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Shepard, Mrs. Hutchins, Mrs. W. D. Mowry, and Miss Albertine Maxwell. The ladies request that the presents be handed in between 2 and 4 o'clock p.m. on Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
W. S. A. The Woman's Suffrage association, of Arkansas City, will meet with Mrs. Rev. Fleming, on Wednesday afternoon, January 8, 1884, at 4:30, to transact the usual business. The regular meeting of December 26, 1883, will not be held on account of the holidays, but the members are requested to be present two weeks from the date at the above named place.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
Attention, Company! The Arkansas Valley Guards will meet on the 24th day of December at 2 p.m. in front of the Star stables for monthly drill. All the members are requested to turn out mounted. By order of C. G. THOMPSON, Captain Commanding Company.
[NOTE THE NAME: ARKANSAS VALLEY GUARDS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
Last Saturday evening Hon. G. W. Anderson, of California, delivered his celebrated lecture on AAbraham Lincoln@ to a delighted audience in the Methodist Church; on Sunday afternoon he spoke on AThe Two Oars@ in the First Presbyterian Church, and on Sunday evening again in the Methodist Church, he gave his rousing temperance lecture, AMuzzle that Dog,@ to the largest audience ever gathered in that building. Mr. Anderson, like his wife, is full of wit, keen logic, and healthy satire, and gave forth thoughts that should drop deep into the hearts of those fortunate enough to have heard him.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
Messrs. Landes & Beall are pushing things at their new mill and expect to be in readiness to run by the middle of next month. The major part of the machinery for the interior is in place and when completed the mill will be one of which any city in the state might well be proud. The gentlemen have now in bin nearly 50,000 bushels of wheat, from which it will be seen they mean business.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
Cheap Newspaper Rates. The TRAVELER has made arrangements by which it can furnish the following publications at the very low rates named. The reduction is from 40 cents to $1.25 on each publication. Any parties wishing to take advantage of this offer can do so by subscribing for the TRAVELER, and the same offer is extended to those in arrears who may pay up and renew their subscription. These publications are all standard, and are thus furnished to our readers much cheaper than through any other agency. For the year 1884 we will offer:
REDUCED PRICE REGULAR PRICE
The TRAVELER and
Art Amateurs $4.25 $5.50
Harper's Magazine $4.25 $5.50
Harper's Weekly $4.45 $5.50
Harper's Bazaar $4.45 $5.50
Harper's Young People $2.45 $3.00
Cincinnati Weekly Times $2.15 $2.50
Weekly Inter Ocean $2.15 $2.50
Iowa Farmer $2.00 $2.50
Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer $2.35 $2.65
Chicago Weekly Tribune $2.10 $2.50
New York Weekly Tribune $2.10 $2.50
Tribune Almanac 25 cents extra
Scientific American $4.00 $4.70
Scientific American Supplement $5.50 $6.50
K. C. Live Stock Indicator $2.15 $3.00
Toledo Blade $2.20 $2.50
New York Weekly Sun $2.20 $2.50
Century $4.75 $5.50
Corresponding reduction can be given on any newspaper or magainze our readers may desire. If itt is not in the above list, please notify us of the one desired, and we will procure it for you cheaper than you can obtain it of the publishers.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
AD. CHRISTMAS! -AT THE- ST. LOUIS RESTAURANT. Fresh Oysters and Celery, Hand-Made Candies, Mixed Candies, Malaga Grapes, Oranges and Lemons, Figs and Bananas, Nuts of all kinds. S. V. GOEDEN.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
Ad. Tyner & Muzzy Desire to inform the people of Arkansas City and vicinity that they are prepared to do all kinds of HOUSE AND DECORATIVE PAINTING, GRAININGG, PAPER HANGING, ETC. Satisfaction guaranteed in every case. Shop over Wyckoff's store.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
RECAP OF THREE LAND OFFICE NOTICES FOR PUBLICATION BY R. L. WALKER, REGISTER, WICHITA...
1. S. L. GILBERT, NOTARY PUBLIC AT WINFIELD.
CLAIMAINT: ADONIRAM D. EDWARDS. [YES! FIRST NAME ADONIRAM ???]
WITNESSES: J. B. KELLEY, A. B. CAVANAUGH, JAMES HALL, J. M. STINSON, ALL OF MAPLE CITY.
2. E. S. BEALL, DISTRICT CLERK, WINFIELD.
CLAIMANT: JONATHAN B. KELLEY.
WITNESSES: A. D. EDWARDS, G. W. GREGORY, JAMES HALL, A. B. KAVANAUGH, ALL OF MAPLE CITY.
3. E. A. GOODRICH, NOTARY PUBLIC, MAPLE CITY.
CLAIMANT: ARCHIBALD W. KAVANAUGH.
WITNESSES: THOMAS FRAZIER, THOMAS SMITH, C. MEAKS, B. DANIELS, ALL OF MAPLE CITY.
STUDY ABOVE THREE! I DID! A. B. CAVANAUGH; A. B. KAVANAUGH; ARCHIBALD W. KAVANAUGH...??? THREE DIFFERENT NOTARY PUBLICS??? POSSIBLE FRAUD???!!!
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
Ad. STRANGERS -AND NOT- STRANGERS who want to buy C H E A P should not fail to visit the CHEAP CASH STORE, -OF- WYCKOFF & SON.
Next Door to Creswell [Traveler had Crewsell] Bank.
OVERCOATS -AND ALL KINDS OF- CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS, OVERSHIRTS, UNDERSHIRTS, DRAWERS, ETC., AT BREAKDOWN PRICES.
ALSO, GROCERIES! Cheaper than the cheapest.
Our motto is to sell, and sell we must. No standstill. Give us a call and examine goods and prices. If they don't suit, don't buy. Terms strictly cash or ready pay.
All kinds of Produce, bought and sold at market prices.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
Ad. EVENING SCHOOL. [NEXT LINE: SIGNATURE OF F. E. FULLER.]
Opening on Wednesday Night, December 12. SEE DRAWING IN P. O.
No money in advance. Juveniles from 4:30 to 5:30. Adults from 7:30 to 10:00. F. E. FULLER.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
Ad. ARKANSAS CITY DAIRY! I wish to inform the citizens of Arkansas City that I have opened the CITY DAIRY and am prepared to furnish all in need of MILK! With a first-class, pure article at lowest prices. Hotels, Restaurants, and Boarding Houses furnished at adjustable rates. I am also prepared to furnish milk for Oyster Suppers and public and private gatherings on short notice. The patronage of the public solicited. J. W. BROWN.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.
Ad. GROCERIES! CALL AT ATWOODS', NEXT DOOR TO HIGHLAND HALL, FOR Staple and Fancy Groceries. An entirely new stock of HAMS, DRIED BEEF, SIDE MEAT, BREAKFAST BACON, Cheap for cash. Country Produce taken in Exchange for Goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
SKIPPED REPORT OF CITY CLERK OF ARKANSAS CITY. TOO HARD TO READ.
GIVING SOME NAMES, ETC. ONLY.
Amount of scrip issued by city clerk from May 1, 1883, to December 15, 1883, inclusive.
W. H. SPEERS, RENT OF SPRING.
M. N. SINNOTT, SALARY FOR APRIL.
J. J. BREENE, SALARY.
M. C. COPPLE, HAULING.
W. D. KREAMER, SIDEWALK [MANY ENTRIES FOR THIS]
J. W. OLDHAM
CHICAGO LUMBER CO.
M. N. SINNOTT, WATER WORKS.
J. W. OLDHAM, WORK ON CALABOOSE.
J. J. BREENE, ARREST.
ED GRADY, LUMBER
W. H. STANTON, LEGAL SERVICES.
J. W. OLDHAM [MANY ENTRIES...SOME SHOWING SALARY, ONE SHOWING CUTTING WEEDS, REST BLANK AS TO REASON FOR PAYMENT.]
KIMMEL & MOORE, FENCE POSTS.
NEAL & ELENDING, CUTTING WEEDS.
GEO. W. CUNNINGHAM, SUNDRIES.
J. J. BREENE, STREETS.
C. L. SWARTS, LEGAL SERVICES.
SAMUEL CLARK, REPAIRING HYDRANT.
A. A. NEWMAN, DEED TO FOUNDRY LOT [AMOUNT $45.00]
A. A. NEWMAN, SIDEWALKS, ACCOUNT OF FELTON [AMOUNT $64.00]
C. M. McINTIRE, PRINTING [4 ENTRIES]
M. N. SINNOTT, REPAIRS ON ENGINE HOUSE.
TOTAL OF ABOVE: $1,304.28
Amount of cash received by city clerk from May 1, 1883, to December 15, 1883, inclusive. [AGAIN...JUST NAMES/REASON]
W. WARD, LICENSE JOB WAGON.
McMASTERS, LICENSE BILLIARD HALL.
L. B. MOORE, LICENSE JOB WAGON.
A. DUNN, LICENSE OMNIBUS.
GEO. RICHIE, PEDDLER LICENSE.
O. L. HUXTON, SHOW LICENSE.
CIRCUS LICENSE.
W. D. KREAMER, LICENSE JOB WAGON.
JOE COHN, PEDDLER LICENSE [2 ENTRIES].
ARLINGTON TROUP LICENSE.
J. M. MOORE, JOB WAGON LICENSE.
DR. P. PRATT, PEDDLER LICENSE.
W. J. GARNEL, JOB WAGON LICENSE.
NELSON HOBAUGH, JOB WAGON LICENSE.
MATIE WILLIAMS TROUP.
RR. L. COWLES, JOB WAGON LICENSE.
S. SECORD, PEDDLER LICENSE [2 ENTRIES].
W. WARD, ON JOB WAGON ACCOUNT.
TOTAL OF ABOVE: $125.01
ADDED TO ABOVE: POLICE COURT DOCKET $29.00.
THIS MADE GRAND TOTAL OF $154.01.
Paid to H. P. Farrar, treasurer of city: $154.01
Cash received from county treasurer: $270.69
Cash received from marshal: 28.00
City script redeemed: 550.43
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Mr. J. W. Oldham resigned the position of city marshal last week, and the council at a meeting last Friday appointed Mr. John Lewis to fill the vacancy.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
H. H. L. C. The first lecture of the 1883-4 course was given at the opera house last Friday night by Miss Minna Wright. The lady is an accomplished elocutionist, and her rending of the evening's programme was superb. . . . A special and enjoyable feature of the evening was the musical selections of instrumental music rendered by Messrs. Farringer and Roberts, of Winfield, in the execution of which they could not be surpasses.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
A Card. As a self-appointed committee to provide a Christmas treat for the Indian children at Otoe Agency, I desire to return my sincere thanks to Messrs. A. A. Newman & Co., Ware & Pickering, J. H. Sherburne, C. Schiffbauer, Sylvester Piltch, Ridenour & Thompson, and the TRAVELER for the assistance so kindly given me in the furtherance of this object. L. E. WOODIN, Jr., Clerk in charge of Otoe Agency.
[HAVE NO IDEA WHO SYLVESTER PILTCH MIGHT BE!]
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Arkansas Valley Guards.
The above military organization will give a grand public mounted parade in this city on Monday, December 24, at 2 o'clock p.m. and in the evening of the same day a grand ball at the Highland opera house. All arrangements have been made and the occasion will be a most happy one. The maintenance of order will be entrusted to a patrol guard detailed for the purpose.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
There were seven patents issued to citizens of Kansas during the week ending December 4, 1883, and amongst them we notice the name of our townsman, Dr. A. J. Chapel, as a patentee of a new car coupling. We have seen the Doctor's patent model and in our judgment think it a decided improvement upon the present couplings employed. We sincerely hope that the gentleman may realize a handsome pecuniary return from this invention.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
We received a pleasant call last Wednesday from L. E. Woodin, Jr., clerk in charge at Otoe Agency, in the course of which he enrolled himself upon the TRAVELER books for the year 1884. Mr. Woodin had the providing of a Xmas treat for the Otoe children in hand and we are glad to say his efforts were successful and the youthful ALos@ under his charge will have a merry Christmas.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Our old time friend and former townsman, S. P. Channell, now of Minneapolis, gave us a genuine surprise last Friday by putting in an appearance at this print shop. The gentleman is accompanied by his wife and family, and we are glad to learn they are making quite a visit in the city. Their hosts of friends will see that the time does not hang heavily while in our midst.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Frank Randall, who injured his knee by striking it while working in the timber some weeks ago, since which time he has been under the physician's care, suffered amputation of the limb last week. The operation was performed by Drs. Reed and Chapel, and at this writing we are glad to state the young man is progressing favorably towards recovery, and although maimed, we hope that this cloud that has o'ercast his young life may indeed prove to have a silver lining.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Major L. D. Miles, of Osage Agency, was in the city last week. We learn that the gentleman, after a twelve years' service as Indian Agent, has been compelled to resign in consequence of the ill health of his family. The Osage Indians will lose one of their best friends and the department one of its most efficient officers by Major Miles' resignation.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Mr. H. C. Deer, a son-in-law of our townsman, Mr. Sifford, of Alton, Illinois, paid us a pleasant call last Saturday. Mr. Deer has concluded to cast his lot with us and has commenced by shipping in a car load of stock and his household goods, and we are glad to welcome him and his family to our town.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Prof. L. L. Davis, one of the TRAVELER's friends at Pawnee Agency, was in the city last week and favored us with a short but pleasant call. The gentlemen with Messrs. Woodin and Holmes made a raid upon the holiday goods in our stores, carrying away with them nearly $150 worth.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Mr. Pickle's new house in the west part of town has been painted, and otherwise adorned, making a first-class addition to the residences of our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Mr. Geo. E. Hasie and brother, of Denver, Colorado, spent several days of last week in our city looking around taking in the lay of the land with a view of locating. The gentleman is an attorney by profession and expresses himself very much impressed with the bright prospects of our young city.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
DIED. At the residence of S. E. Maxwell, in east Creswell, on Tuesday, December 11, 1883, of quinsy, Irene Maxwell, aged four years. The funeral took place the following day when the little sleeper was laid to rest in the Parker Cemetery.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
The sound of blasting that has prominently appealed to the auricular organs of our citizens for the past few days is the effect of Fitzpatrick's being in pursuit of the aqueous fluid on the residence properties of Mr. Copple and Mrs. Gray, on Sixth street.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
We call attention to the Aad@ of Messrs. Tyner & Muzzy, painters, decorative and paper hangers, which appears in this issue. This firm is successor to Allen & Braggins, and are thoroughly competent and reliable in every way. Give them a trial.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Mrs. Dr. Z. Carlisle, of East Bolton, returned to her home last week after an extended visit to her old home in Ohio. The lady is now firmly convvinced that Cowley County is a little ahead of any other place on the footstool.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Grand parade of the Arkansas Valley Guards next Monday at 2 p.m. at the Highland opera house. The hall under the auspices of the Arkansas Valley Guards next Monday night will be the event of the season.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Mr. Will L. Aldrich, of the new lumber firm, has purchased four lots in Block 131 in this city upon which he will at once commence the erection of a residence and otherwise improve them.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Hon. C. R. Mitchell of Geuda was in our city last Friday. Bob is taking his own (water) medicine and is certainly one of the most jolly looking corpses one meets in a day's travel.
Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.
Mr. Samuel Hoyt returned to this city last Friday after an absence of several months in Canada. He was agreeably surprised at the progress of our city during his absence.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
Read E. D. Eddy's specials in this issue.
Ad. If you want a nice Poetical work, go to Eddy's Drug Store.
Ad. If you want something nice for a present, call at Eddy's Drug Store. He has just what you want.
Ad. Christmas Cards and Fancy Box Stationery at Eddy's Drug Store.
Ad. Photograph and Autograph Albums at Eddy's Drug Store.
Ad. Toilet Sets, Jewel Cases, Glove and handkerchief Boxes at Eddy's Drug Store.
Ad. Books for the Little Folks at Eddy's Drug Store.
Ad. Standard Novels at Eddy's Drug Store.
Ad. Bibles--Family. Teacher's and pocket at Eddy's Drug Store.
Ad. Full line of Poets, latest editions, at Eddy's Drug Store.
Ad. Choice Books--just the thing for presents--in elegant bindings at Eddy's Drug Store.
Ad. Holiday Presents in endless variety at Eddy's Drug Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
Today is the last day of grace for paying taxes.
Don't forget the parade of the A. V. G. Next Monday.
Go to the festival and supper at the Perry house tonight.
J. H. Sherburne, of Ponca, was in the city last Saturday.
Wheatley G. Gooch is now located at Whatcom, Whatcom County, Washington Territory.
Mr. D. D. Keeler, of Kaw Agency, was in the city last Friday.
J. D. Pryor, one of Winfield's leading attorneys, was in the city last Friday.
Remember the children next Monday evening at the First Presbyterian Church.
The boss present for Christmas is a dictionary holder, which can be seen at this office.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
Mr. Wyard E. Gooch has sold his farm, east of the Walnut, to Mr. J. C. Wilcox, of Iowa.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
Geo. Wright returned last Monday night from a two weeks' visit among relatives at Newton.
Mr. A. B. Holmes, superintendent of the Ponca schools, spent several days in our city last week.
Rev. James Wilson arrived in the city last Monday and will spend several days with his family.
Baptist social and supper at the Perry house tonight. Do not fail to go, for a real old-fashioned time will be had.
Noble D. Winton is clerking for Ware & Pickering and slings the groceries around in a manner delightful to behold.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Goeden, of this city, on Thursday, December 13, 1883, a bouncing 8-1/2 pound boy.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
The present cold weather has decided S. B. Adams and wife. They start for Texas in a few days to visit their son during the winter.
Jasper Hartsock was in the city from Colorado last week, shaking hands with his friends. Jasper says he just came to straighten the boys up.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jasper N. Huston, of east Creswell Township, on Thursday, December 13, 1883, a girl; Dr. J. H. Wright officiating.
BIRTH. Thomas E. Braggins is just a little too tickled over the handsome present Mrs. Braggins confided to his care last Thursday, December 13, 1883. It is a boy.
The post office was jammed with people for three solid hours last Saturday. This speaks for itself as to the amount of mail matter handled at this little burg.
Mr. H. R. Johnston, of West Bolton, favored our sanctum with his presence last Thursday.
Mr. H. A. Cone, representing the Topeka Capital, was in our city last Friday. The gentleman don't think much of Santa Fe accommodation trains.
The TRAVELER office last week turned out a complete and elegant lot of business job work for Messrs. Will L. Aldridge & Co., the new lumber firm on north Summit street.
The Winfield Plaindealer, started last fall as an anti-monopoly organ, has played out so soon; and its proprietor will remove the material to some town in Missouri to start again.
We call attention to the ad. Of S. V. Goeden, of the St. Louis restaurant, in this issue, from a perusal of which it will be seen that he does not propose to let his patrons call in vain for good things during the Christmas time.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
It is with pleasure we received a call from an old friend and subscriber, such an one for instance as Mr. J. N. Bailey, of Grouse, who, on last Monday, made us the recipient of considerable legal tender, for which he will receive the benefit of the special club rates now advertised in the TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
MARRIED. In this city, on Monday evening, December 17, 1883, by Rev. J. O. Campbell, Mr. Pink Fouts to Miss Lydia B. Beck. Mr. Fouts and his bride have the best wishes of their many friends in this community for a long and happy life in which the TRAVELER heartily joins.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
Mr. and Mrs. Cal Swarts arrived in the city last Monday from Halstead, Kansas, where they have been visiting with the gentleman's parents. Both the young people have hosts of friends in this city, who join with us in welcoming them to their future home, where we hope many years of wedded life await them.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
The commissions of Capt. C. G. Thompson and Lieutenants Clark and Plank, officers of the Arkansas Valley Guards, have arrived, and one hundred stand of arms have been shipped from Topeka. Thanks to the businesslike management of Capt. Thompson, our military company is rapidly getting into good working order.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
Rev. A. B. Lawyer, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Nez Perce Agency, was in the city and called upon the TRAVELER last Monday. The gentleman informs us that great preparations have been made for celebrating Christmas by the members of his church, over $50 having been collected for that purpose last Sabbath.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
The Baptist supper tonight at the Perry house will commence by 8 o'clock, and will continue until all have been satisfied. There will be four fancy tables on which can be found choice articles for ornament and use, and at ordinary figures. This fair is held in a good cause, and we trust will be liberally patronized by our citizens.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
Our stores are all looking gay in their holiday attire, and none more so than Eddy's drug store, where can be found something to suit all tastes. He has an elegant assortment of toilet cases, handkerchief and glove boxes, jewel cases, family bibles, standard novels and poems, toilet sets, etc., as well as a charming collection of books for the little ones. Give him a call.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
Dissolution Notice. The undersigned hereby give notice that the firm of Canfield & Tate, builders and contractors, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent.
J. W. CANFIELD,
ROBERT TATE.
Arkansas City, December 13, 1883.
A Card. To my patrons and the public generally I desire to say I have severed all business relations with J. W. Canfield and will in the future manage all work entrusted to my care myself. Robert Tate.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
Ad. J. W. Oldham is taking orders for the Walnut Valley Nursery.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
AD. ARKANSAS CITY TRANSFER. The undersigned desire to inform the people of Arkansas City that they are prepared to do a General Transfer and Jobbing Business and Teaming of all kind, having four licensed teams and two general work teams, and solicit the patronage of the public. WARD & CORYELL. Office in Godehard's Store, Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.
AD. THOMAS E. BRAGGINS. For Sign Painting, Decorative and Plain Paper Hanging, Frescoing, Graining, and all branches of a first-class paint shop, go to THOMAS E. BRAGGINS.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
KANSAS NEWS.
Wellington has an immense skating rink.
Lawrence is to have a barbed wire factory.
The state house was closed on the day of Representative Dudley C. Haskell's funeral, which was attended by all the state officials.
Mrs. Anna Jenkins, of Lawrence, has been appointed matron of the United States Indian school located at that place. It was the last recommendation by Hon. D. C. Haskell before his death. Mrs. Jenkins was the wife of James E. Jenkins, who was shot by General Lane in the early days of Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
The Douglas Index will change hands on January 1, 1884; Mr. Ives retiring and Mr. Satterwaite taking possession.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
Two Pictures.
It appears that Col. Boudinot has Apoked up@ the animals in and about Washington by instituting suits and preferring charges against those who have seemingly acted crooked with reference to Aleased lands@ in the Indian country. The Colonel's Aprod pole@ is punching in the right direction and while great bellowing will be caused, the Ageneral savage@ will be able to ward off any damper that may threaten him. Let him continue in his work and protect the nation's wards is the general sentiment of the country. Springfield Herald.
We learn that Boudinot, in addition to bringing suit against Col. Phillips, has also brought suit against the directors of the Cherokee Strip Live Stock association. Boudinot is an outlaw in his own country; at least he don't dare to set a foot inside of the Cherokee Nation, and hasn't for several years. He is a lobbyist and a sharper, and the suits he has entered are only another tack to replenish his depleted purse. Washington is full of just such harpies. Caldwell Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
Concert. Professor Ed E. Farringer, of Winfield, will hold one of his grand vocal and instrumental concerts in the opera house Thursday evening, December 27. The best musical talent of the county will assist. The professor always receives good houses. The proceeds are to be devoted to the Ladies' Aid society for the benefit of the Presbyterian Church. Admission 35 cents; children, 25 cents; reserved seats, 50 cents. Reserved seats can be secured at the post office. Professor Farringer has always been very courteous in his treatment of our people, and it is to be hoped they will show their appreciation by giving him a full house. The concert will be well worth the price.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
Information Wanted. The undersigned is very anxious to ascertain the present whereabouts of Nathaniel Lewis, aged 56 years, farmer by profession, who came to Kansas from Newton County, Missouri, three years ago, and was last heard from in the vicinity of Douglass, Kansas. Anyone possessed of information relating to the above will confer a favor by addressing Clark Lewis, care of Rev. H. Harris, Arkansas City, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
From Bolton.
Editor Traveler: The people of southwest Bolton are anxious to make a grand forward movement in a religious point of view; and will commence the erection of a church building soon. For this purpose they will have a social and supper at the house of Mr. S. H. Deweese, five and one-half miles southwest of Arkansas City, on the 1st day of January next, commencing at 6:30 p.m. The committee would like to have the cooperation of all who feel interested in this important movement. Bring your baskets well filled with the good things of this bountiful land, and commence the new year by doing something for God, the giver of all good.
MRS. H. A. BURNETT,
MRS. TABITHA DEMOTT, COMMITTEE.
MRS. REBECCA TURNER.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
School District No. 96.
Following are the names enrolled in the above school district.
Lena Guthrie, Minnie Arnett, Gertie Coldwell, Ophelia Arnett, Lizzie Phelps, Estella McGinnis, Dora Andrews, Fannie Andrews, Maris Marshall, Maggie Brown, Eva Brown, Missie Phelps, Stella Sheats, Ettie Coldwell, Mabel Brown, Adaline Bass, Webb Hays, Albert Wright, Harry Beck, Frank Guthrie, Eddie Phelps, George English, Floyd Arnett, Frank Marshall, Pleasant Banks, Willard Banks, Bertie Andrews, Henry Donelly, Otis Coldwell, Sterling Marshall, Alexander Carr, John Carr, Willie Mathews, Ollie Coldwell, Willie Bass.
Number of pupils 35; average daily attendance, for two months ending December 21, 1883: 21. H. D. WALKER, Teacher.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
A Card. The ladies of the Baptist Church desire to tender their sincere thanks to all those ladies who so kindly assisted them in making their supper last week the success it undoubtedly was, and in doing so assure them should occasion offer, it shall not be forgotten. COMMITTEE.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
The military dance at the opera house under the auspices of the
A. V. G.'s, Christmas eve, was well attended and a most enjoyable time resulted. All arrangements were well made, the utmost order preserved, and we presume all enjoyed themselves. An elegant supper ws served at the Leland, which was generally partaken of.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
Mr. C. C. Holland, formerly of this city, but now of Frederic, Dakota territory, spent Christmas with his relatives in Pleasant Valley. He's the same old Chris and we are glad to learn he is prospering in his northern home.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
The gas apparatus of the opera house was used for the first time at the military dance on Christmas eve, and as an illuminator leaves nothing to be desired, while adding materially to the appearance and comfort of the room.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
Mr. H. W. Young, with his wife and family, spent Christmas day in our city, visiting Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Ayres and family, returning to their home at Independence today.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
FOUND. A package of money. Owner can have same by proving property and paying for this notice. J. H. TITUS.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.
RECAP PUBLICATION NOTICE BY R. L. WALKER, REGISTER, LAND OFFICE AT WICHITA. NOTARY PUBLIC, I. H. BONSALL, ARKANSAS CITY.
CLAIMANT: LEWIS H. FRANCISCO.
WITNESSES: T. W. GANT, OSCAR GANT, WILLIAM HERBERT, JOHN WOOLRIDGE, ALL OF SILVERDALE TOWNSHIP.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1883.
Caldwell has a dancing club.
Post office open between 2:30 and 3:30 on New Year's day.
Dr. Chapel has rented offices over the Cowley County Bank.
Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Channell and children are guests of the Perry house.
Pawnee Agency will soon have a paper of its own. The printing press is now shipped.
H. C. McDorman, of Dexter, was in the city last Saturday and of course shook the TRAVELER.
The TRAVELER job office turned out an elegant circular for the new Arkansas City Bank last week.
W. W. Brown, a former resident of this city, is back again and at his old business--boot and shoe making.
The stone sidewalk in front of the Highland hall is being put down, but not so quickly as could be wished.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1883.
C. R. Sipes is now occupying his new store room, and we congratulate him upon the appearance of the same.
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, of Emporia, are in the city and will spend the holidays with their daughter, Mrs. T. J. Gilbert.
Mr. A. Harnly, who has been sick for several weeks, is now around again and is spending the holidays with friends in the East.
Prof. Fuller's writing school has been postponed till after the holidays. Due notice will be given of its commencement.
Mr. D. D. Keeler, of Kaw Agency, was in the city last week.
Inspector Gardiner, of the Indian bureau, came up from below, via Kaw Agency, last Thursday, and took the train for the east.
Rev. James Wilson, who has been visiting his family in this city, returned to Yates Center last week, whither he was accompanied by his wife.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gooch, of Otoe Agency, arrived in the city last Sunday and will spend Christmas with the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Wyckoff.
Newt Boyce, a gambler, was shot and killed last week by City Marshal Brown, of Caldwell. The coroner's jury exonerated the officer from all blame.
Mrs. Catherine Griffinstein, wife of the Hon. William Griffinstein, off Wichita, has leased 400,000 acres of Pottawatomie reserve land in the Indian territory. [THOUGHT THE NAME WAS GRIFFENSTEIN...???]
Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1883.
Dr. Jamison Vawter surprised his friends by putting in an appearance in our city last Sunday. The doctor says he is felling better than in ten years past, and has come to stay this time.
Our streets were liberally jammed with wagons loaded with corn last Friday. For a couple of hours a constant stream rolled on to Howard Bros.' scales. These facts tell their own story.
Mrs. C. Schiffbauer and Mrs. John Kroenert will spend the holidays in Kansas City with their relations. Charlie and John will doubtless hold a reunion and indulge in an old fashioned bachelor time.
Miss Lillie Purdy and sister, Mrs. R. Francisco, and Mrs. J. Purdy and their two cousins, Miss Belle Taylor, of Denver, Colorado, and Miss Ida Taylor, of St. Louis, will receive calls at the residence of Mr. D. M. Purdy, two miles east of Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1883.
We learn that the Hasie brothers, of Denver, Colorado, who were in our city last week, made several heavy purchases of real estate and intend to put up large store rooms and permanently locate with us. This is a step the gentlemen will never regret.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1883.
We understand there is to be a change of time in the leaving of the morning train in a few days. It will leave at 6 a.m. instead of 2:30 a.m. The night train will also run on schedule time. This will be a convenience to the traveling public if lived up to.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1883.
We call attention to the ad. Of J. H. Trask, architect and builder and contractor, which will be found in this issue. Mr. Trask is well known in the community and several good buildings in the city bear testimony to his ability. We confidently recommend him to all needing the services of a realiable architect and builder.
Ad. J. H. TRASK, ARCHITECT, BUILDER, AND CONTRACTOR. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Plans and specifications furnished on short notice.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1883.
A little unpleasantness arose between Messrs. Russell Cowles and Ward, the rival draymen, last week, which resulted in an accession of about $15 to the city treasury, in the way of costs, etc. The play was in two acts, Cowles failing to come to time at the rising of the curtain for the third act.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1883.
It is with plesure we chronicle the success which attended the social given in tthe Perry house by the ladies of the First Baptist Church of Arkansas City on Wednesday evening. The tables were spread for supper at six o'clock from which time till near ten o'clock a constant stream of guests partook of the varied luxuries which the ladies had provided with a free hand. The oysters and celery and chicken pie were immense, and we know whereof we speak, while in the matter of cakes, etc., nothing could be desired. It was undoubtedly the best supper of the season, and we are glad that some $80 were secured for the church as the result of their labors.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1883.
Mr. Samuel Newall and son, Gerish [?], spent several days of the past week in our city and returned to their New York home on Wednesday last. While here, Mr. Newall, who has been interested for some time past in the Creswell bank, of this city, completed arrangements with Messrs. Cal. Dean and James L. Huey, which will result in changing the Creswell bank to the Arkansas City bank, with a paid up capital of one hundred thousand dollars, thus making this one of the most solid banks in the county.
[NOTE: NAME OF SON IS BEWILDERING! EITHER AS SHOWN OR ELSE HIS NAME WAS GERIAH OR GERJAH ???]
Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1883.
LOST. On Saturday morning, December 22, between Arkanss City and the state line, a calfskin pocketbook containing $90 in cash, a deposit check on the Cowley County bank for %500, and one on the Creswell bank for $500. Pocketbook was old and somewhat worn. Will give $20 reward to anyone returning the same, or a larger sum if required. JOHN RINEHART.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1883.
In our lst week's issue we were in error in stating that the Osage agent, L. J. Miles, had resigned his position. It should have read J. D. Miles, of Cheyenne Agency, who had resigned, and who will make his future home at Lawrence, Kansas. We are glad we were misinformed in the matter, and that our old friend, L. J. Miles, will still remain in charge of Osage Agency.