ARKANSAS CITY REPUBLICAN.

[FROM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1886, THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 1886.]

WAGNER & HOWARD, Editors.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

City Primaries.

Last evening at the appointed hour, the Republican voters of the city convened in their respective wards and elected delegates and alternates to the county convention to be held in Winfield Saturday, and the Representative convention to be held in this city Oct. 4, in Highland Opera House.

In the first ward the meeting was called to order and Judge Kreamer elected chairman, and R. C. Howard, secretary. The election of the following delegates and alternates to the county convention then occurred.

DELEGATES: W. D. Kreamer, Jas. Ridenour, C. P. Jeffries, Chas. Bryant.

ALTERNATES: W. S. Thompson, A. D. Hawk, J. S. Lewis, E. Baldwin.

On motion the delegates were instructed for Tansey, Swarts, and Overman.

Delegates and alternates were elected to the Representative convention as follows.

DELEGATES: G. L. Sudborough, A. E. Kirkpatrick, R. C. Howard, W. S. Thompson.

ALTERNATES: Frederic Lockley, C. P. Jeffries, Chas. Bryant, E. Baldwin.

No instruction and the convention adjourned.

In the second ward F. J. Hess was elected chairman and I. H. Bonsall, secretary. The following were the delegates and alternates elected to the county convention.

DELEGATES: F. J. Hess, Z. Carlisle, W. E. Moore, T. Fairclo.

ALTERNATES: I. H. Bonsall, U. Spray, G. Mott, Geo. Druitt.

To Representative convention:

DELEGATES: T. Fairclo, W. E. Moore, U. Spray, G. Mott.

ALTERNATES: I. H. Bonsall, Ira Barnett, C. Dean, D. W. Stevens.

No instructions voted.

The third ward meeting was called to order and Judge Sumner chosen chairman, and John Mott, secretary. The following delegates were elected to the county convention:

L. E. Woodin, H. T. Sumner, and S. P. Burress.

They were instructed for Tansey, Swarts, and Overman.

The following delegates were chosen to attend the Representative convention:

Dr. Loomis, A. Bates, and John Mott.

In the fourth ward G. W. Herbert was made chairman of the meeting and W. D. Mowry, secretary. Following are the delegates and alternates elected.

DELEGATES: O. S. Rarick, W. D. Mowry, D. L. Weir, S. C. Lindsay.

ALTERNATES: G. W. Herbert, D. L. Means, W. A. Nix, T. Fairclo.

They were instructed for Tansey and Swarts.

Delegates and alternates to the representative convention were selected as follows.

DELEGATES: C. T. Atkinson, Thos. Watts, J. Taylor, M. L. Williams.

ALTERNATES: G. W. Herbert, W. A. Nix, D. D. Bishop, D. L. Means.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Creswell Township held her primaries yesterday afternoon. As the committeemen failed to publish the call for the township, there was a mistake about the hour of meeting, and consequently Creswell held two conventions, and has two sets of delegates.

When the second convention voters arrived, they were indignant and accordingly met and elected delegates.

The delegates of the first convention are as follows.

Messrs. Priest, Vaughn, Guyer, Sanky, Abrams, and Stanbury.

The delegates of the second convention are as follows.

Marshall, Lowe, Daniels, Allen, Lewis, and Hammond.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Phil Sheridan.

LEAVENWORTH, Sept. 29. Gen. Phil Sheridan arrived at Fort Leavenworth today and will present the medals awarded to the successful contestants in the rifle team tomorrow. He will remain at Ft. Leavenworth until Friday.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Public Sale.

JOHN W. BROWN.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

One of the lumber yard firms of Arkansas City informs us that his lumber trade last month amounted to $5,835. It is safe to say that each one of our other yards did a like business, and as there are four of them, the combined business for the month would amount to almost $25,000. There is not another town in the state that can show as good a record.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Farmers and Stockmen.

We have for sale, two hundred bushels of choice home grown rye seed.

GEO. E. HASIE & CO.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

AD. SALISBURY & CO., Are now offering the most attractive bargains in Boots and Shoes ever shown in the west.

ALL STYLES.

SALISBURY & CO., ONE PRICE SHOE MEN.

Highland Hall Block.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

A movement is on foot to establish electric light here.

Mrs. H. C. Nicholson has returned from her Indiana visit.

Miss Ploma Beck is visiting relatives and friends in Wichita for a few days.

Samuel Dalton, of Winfield, was in the city today and called on the REPUBLICAN.

Prof. J. E. Earp came down from Winfield and filled the pulpit at the M. E. Church.

The railing on the Commercial Block was blown down during the story of yesterday afternoon.

Chas. Coombs, of the South Haven New Era, came over to the city on the Sand hill Saturday evening. He returned this morning.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

J. P. Hunt, of Keokuk, Iowa, who was here last Spring with intentions of opening a pork-packing establishment, has returned and is using his utmost endeavors to obtain a store room.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Saturday afternoon the Riverside Base Ball Club, of Bolton Township, came in and played the second nine of Arkansas City. The result of the game was 24 tallies to 16 in favor of the Riverside Club.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Yesterday afternoon this vicinity was visited by a severe rain and wind storm. The wind blew a perfect gale. Trees were broken down in various parts of the city and several out-houses were blown over. No great damage was done in the city.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Cad. Allard, of the Winfield Tribune, came down to the great Sand-hill yesterday to visit his friends, the family of M. A. Thompson. This morning Bro. Allard called at the REPUBLICAN sanctum and indulged in a few moments of journalistic social chat. Mr. Allard informs us that he is making the Tribune paying property.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

The REPUBLICAN advances the opinion that Miss Kelly in her candidacy for the county superintendency should leave electric light men severely alone. Moonlight men should satisfy her.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

M. F. Short, book agent, who has been in the city for several days past, informs us that he was on the townsite of Arkansas City some 13 years ago. There were only about a half dozen houses. He was with a corps of U. S. Surveyors. Out west a short distance, the Cheyenne Indians killed two of the gang. The remains were brought here and interred in Riverview Cemetery. Perhaps a number of the old settlers will remember the event.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Alvah Shelden, the editor of the Walnut Valley Times, El Dorado, paid us a call this morning. Mr. Shelden is a bright and thorough newspaper man, with whom it is a pleasure to meet. He keeps the Times right up to a No. 1 newspaper week in and week out the year around. Like all newspaper men, he thinks his own town best and is not paid to say so when away from home. If El Dorado possesses many such citizens, she will do. He went over to Caldwell this afternoon to visit relatives and hunt chickens. We wish to inform Bro. Shelden that chickens roost high over at Caldwell as well as at El Dorado, unless it be prairie chickens and they roost very low. Mr. Shelden bestowed many words of praise upon our city, as do all our visitors.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Bogus Cattle Kings.

It is not frequent that any of our merchants get taken in, but Saturday a couple of well dressed cowboys played a sleek game upon some of them. They first visited the Eagle Clothing Store, became acquainted with the manager, and introduced themselves as the sons of a couple of cattle kings; that they had just brought up a thousand head of cattle to Cale for shipment, and that while waiting for cars, they would make all the necessary purchases. They ordered a bill of about $100 worth of goods. Some things were not in stock at the Eagle store, so Mr. Johnson procured them elsewhere, paying the cash for them. Upon the completion of their order, the boys took their departure, saying they would send a wagon after their goods in the morning and settle for them. They went into the Diamond Front Grocery and there introduced themselves in the same manner to Johnnie Kroenert. After taking up about four hours of precious time, they purchased about $300 worth of groceries, smoking cigars and drinking cider all the time at the expense of the firm. One of them saw a handsome cigar holder, which he concluded to buy at $2. He took the holder and told Johnnie to attach it to his other bill and departed, telling him to have everything ready by morning as he would be after them with teams. They visited Sept. Andrews and C. E. Salisbury & Co., and went through the same programme. The Diamond Front worked hard the greater portion of the night tying up groceries. Sunday morning Wallace & Huff backed up their drays at the rear of the store, ready to receive the goods and convey them to Cale as soon as they were paid for. The wait was long and patient, but no cowboys came. They have not been seen since and are now perhaps a few miles on this side of the Texas line enjoying the discomfiture of our merchants.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

T. D. Warren and J. B. Corder, of Alma, Missouri, and Wm. Fletcher, of Odessa, Missouri, were in the city Saturday on a prospecting tour. The party had visited Medicine Lodge, Harper, Wellington, and Winfield, and said none of these places exhibit the thrift and enterprise that Arkansas City does. Mr. Warren said that he thought Arkansas City was soon to be the Kansas City of Kansas. With all the railroad that were building into our city, there was no doubt in his mind but the time would be short until Arkansas City would have a greater population than Wichita. This appears to be the prevailing opinion among visitors to our city.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Republican city primaries next Thursday evening.

C. M. Parsons has returned from his trip back east.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

W. P. Wolfe is reported sick in bed by his business partner,

J. B. Hubbard.

Mr. Wellington, the inimitable rapid calculator, is the marvel of the 19th century.

The Wellington Bell Combination will appear at the Opera House Monday evening, October 4.

G. L. Brown returns this morning to his Illinois home. He will come back to Arkansas City in a month or so.

Mrs. Matilda Randall, of Illinoix, is visiting in the city, a guest at the residence of her father, G. W. Spruill.

Dexter Township Saturday afternoon instructed the Republican delegates for Alberts, Swarts, Mauer, and Overman.

Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, of Marcy, Illinois, are visiting in the city. They are accompanied by their niece, Miss Emma Miller.

Mrs. R. T. Fitzpatrick was taken down Sunday night and is now reported to be quite sick. The trouble is an attack of malaria.

Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Battles are visiting in the city from Illinois. Mr. Battles is a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Spruill of this city.

A representative of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is in the city, writing the future Kansas City of Kansas up in grand and flowing style.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Fairview Township had its Republican primary. The delegates were instructed for Lee, for Probate Judge; Overman, county superintendent; and Dalton, for county attorney.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

E. E. Meeker was taken with a congestive chill yesterday morning, but today he has recovered sufficiently to make his appearance on the street.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Marian McMackin, Wm. F. Levering, Robt. Levering, and Jas. McMackin, all of Ohio, are in the city prospecting. They are well pleased with Arkansas City and will no doubt make it their future home.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

The Hutchinson Reds and the Emporia Maroons played four games of ball at Hutchinson last week for the championship of the state. The former carried off the belt. They won three games out of four.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Ira Barnett bought 61 head of hogs from Searing & Mead Monday, for shipment. The bunch weighed 20,075 pounds. The average was a little more than 329 pounds. Five of them weighed 2,550 pounds.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

John Harbaugh, of Piqua, Ohio, has located in the city. Mr. Harbaugh and eight other Ohioians arrived in the city yesterday on a prospecting tour. The first glance convinced Mr. Harbaugh this was the place for him and consequently here he has pitched his tent.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

There is trouble in the Democratic camp over representative. Both the silk-stocking and drug-wump democracy thought their only salvation would be Prescott. But that gentleman declines the honors. Democracy is therefore indignant and are looking for other timber. The REPUBLICAN would suggest the name of Peter Wyckoff.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Last evening at the opera house a REPUBLICAN representative noticed the promiscuous placing of the feet by gallery gods upon the railing. A wager of $1 was made with Jim Ridenour that every man was a democrat who had put his feet upon the railing and on examination it proved to be so. Jim refuses to pay up now; he claims one was a prohibitionist.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

MARRIED. At Piper City, Ford County, Illinois, September 22. Mr. W. J. Lundy, of Arkansas City, was married at the residence of Mr. C. Jennings, to Miss Helen M. Wirick, daughter of Mr. Peter Wirick of Manville, Illinois. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. H. Ferguson, pastor of the U. P. Church, of Piper City. Many valuable presents were received. The happy couple arrived in Arkansas City, Sept. 25th.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

The Shooting of Jack Gilbert.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

M. L. Williams, C. T. Atkinson, and son, were out riding last evening in a two wheel vehicle. When arriving on South Summit street in the vicinity of the Grady block, the horse scared at something in-visible and shyed, upsetting the vehicle. The party were thrown upon the ground. Mr. Williams cut his leg badly in the fall, upon the curb-stone. Mr. Atkinson and boy were slightly injured. The animal ran up Summit Street in front of the China Hall, the wheel struck a post, and detached the vehicle from the horse. The horse kept on, running around until it brought up over at the Frisco depot, where it was caught.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

F. M. Simpson, a prominent citizen and merchant of Viena, Illinois, arrived in the city this forenoon and is looking for a suitable business location. He says that for the last two years he has heard the most flattering reports of Arkansas City, and finally decided to take in the town and seek a permanent location.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

An official letter from Fort Shaw, received at Ft. Snelling headquarters, gives strong evidence that the Crows, Grosventres, Bloods, and Piegans are preparing for stealing raids and war, both against whites and among themselves. Four hundred and fifty Bloods were at one time said to be moving on the Crows, but claim to be moving on the Grosventres. In the meantime, the Grosventres have struck a war party of six Bloods and killed them. Horse stealing still goes on and the report of the commanding officer at Ft. Shaw shows the probable beginning of wide spread Indian troubles.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

The trial of John Grogan, for cutting Jas. J. Burns, before Judge Kreamer yesterday resulted in a verdict of acquittal. The verdict was given this morning. The trial adduced sufficient evidence to have Jas. Hamilton, Chas. Wolden, Pierce Doyle, and Jas. J. Burns arrested for assaulting Grogan with burglarious intentions. Their bonds were fixed at $500 apiece and they were remanded to jail, unless given, until their trial comes up in the district court. These four worthless appeared before Judge Bryant yesterday for drunkenness, and were fined.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Hamilton & Pentecost, who used to be in business here, but later at Winfield, have dissolved partnership. Mr. Pentecost retains the business. We predict that Mr. Hamilton will return here, as we saw him on our streets yesterday looking wistfully at our booming town. Come on, Bro. Hamilton, we await you with open arms.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Last night six prisoners in the old city calaboose broke jail and are now as free as the winds which blow over this beautiful Arkansas Valley. There were seven in confinement for drunkenness, etc.; the seventh was too sick to pick up his bed and walk.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

C. Gall, of Bradford, Pennsylvania, and A. Marck, of Maxburg, Ohio, are two well-to-do-eastern propspectors sojourning in the city. They are stopping at the Bradford Restaurant, and will most likely make Arkansas City their future home.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

H. Lovald, of Lime Springs, Iowa, has concluded to locate in Arkansas City. Mr. Lovald is an experienced tailor and will enter into business here. He has rented rooms on Central Avenue.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

J. B. Taggert, one of the purchasers of the Wright & Stanford Furniture business in this city, has returned from his business trip down to St. Louis. His partner, Mr. Hays, has also arrived.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

The Kansas State Soldiers Reunion will be held at Emporia next week Oct. 5, 6, 7, and 8; to all who may wish to attend, the A. T. & S. F. have made a rate of one fare the round trip.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Chas. Schiffbauer is in the city.

Work on the City building is progressing.

E. F. Barron has returned from his trip up in Wisconsin.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

W. D. Bishop left this afternoon for Philadelphia, where he goes to visit.

G. W. Butler, of Gulva, Illinois, is in the city looking for a lot to erect a business block.

Phillip Hoffman and Enos Goodrich, both of Maple City, were over today attending to business matters.

Mrs. H. S. Heap, the wife of our new hardware merchant, will arrive in the city tomorrow from Walnut.

J. E. Hamilton, of Winfield, is in the city again today. We will bet a $1 that J. E. makes this his future home.

T. J. Taylor, the man who shot Jack Gilbert, is still at large. A reward of $50 is out for his capture. He skipped out soon after he did the shooting.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

The livery business of Smith & Crocker has increased to such an extent that it has compelled them to commence building a large addition to their stable.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

The demand for storerooms in this city is so great that several parties who recently came here are offering a premium to merchants for their leases if they will move out.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

J. J. Jones, wife, and chidren, of Washington, D. C., are visiting in the city. They are guests at the residence of J. L. Huey. They visited the Knights Templar conclave at St. Louis on the way here.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

H. X. Devendorf, of Topeka, one of the chief moguls of the G. A. R., was in the city today in the interest of Kansas State Reunion, which takes place at Emporia next week commencing on the 5th and continuing all week.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

The Chicago Dry Goods store has been open a short time only, but customers begin to realize that there is a good place to buy everything in the line of dry goods, clothing, etc. Mr. Davidson seems to take particular pains to see that everyone goes away satisfied.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Lean Editors.

But coming nearer home, there are the long hungry Greer Bros., of the Winfield Courier. They are good illustrations of our subject. It was only last week that Frank Greer swallowed a pin and the head was so much larger than his body that an extra piece of cloth had to be put in the waistband of his trousers to admit of the bulging out of his stomach. The Hon. E. P. G. is almost as lean as his younger brother. They say he is capable of sliding between any two questions without creating a jar.

But, Tom Richardson, of the Wellington Press, lays it over Berkey. His Wind-field girl tells us that he has become so emaciated lately that she is compelled to twine her arms around him seven times in order to discover his manly form in her embrace. We blush for poor Tom.

Henthorn, of the Burden Eagle, was in our city recently, in the interest of Miss Ella Kelly. He is personified leanness itself. His height is 7 feet from the top of his head to the tip of his toe-nails and 11 inches in circumference. His tailors say he is so lean that he still wears long dresses instead of trousers.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

The Republicans up to Winfield are having a high old time. They are divided slightly in that town. Bill Hackney and his gang insist that Miss Kelley shall be put on the Republican ticket for the office of county superintendent or Hackney will defeat the it. [? Sentence does not make sense...also, article says Kelley...at other times paper says her name is Kelly???]

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Fred H. Brinkman and C. H. Hunt, of Keokuk, Iowa, who have been in the city for several days with intentions of opening up a meat market and a packing establishment, have been unable to secure a room in which to do business. These gentlemen shipped two carloads of machinery here the first of the week and this morning they shipped them to Wichita because they could obtain no room. They inform us that they regret very much leaving Arkansas City, but the above circumstances compelled them to do so.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Jack Gilbert, the man who was shot by Taylor down in the Territory Monday morning, was brought up last evening to his home in Bolton Township. He is in a bad condition. As yet the ball has not been found by the physician. The swelling is so great in his throat that he is unable to take food except in liquid form. He has not partaken of food since the shooting occurred. The wound is liable to prove more serious than at first anticipated.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Mrs. R. F. Fitzpatrick is convalescing from her attack of malaria.

Hereafter the post office will be open on Sundays from 2 to 3 p.m.

Henry Wood, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was in the city a few hours today.

Many of our citizens are constructing handsome fences around their yards.

Dave G. Carder and folks returned this morning from their visit to Illinois.

D. L. Means and family came home this morning from his trip back in Indiana.

C. C. Sollitt came in on the morning train from Chicago, where he has been to accompany his wife to her home.

Rev. Barker returns from his trip to Missouri tomorrow. He will fill the pulpit Sunday in the Baptist Church.

The Traveler informs its readers that Al. Horn has stored away in his drawers a heavy consignment of boots and shoes.

Rev. T. W. Woodrow, universalist, will preach in the Highland Opera House, morning and evenings, at the usual hours on Sunday. Everybody invited.

The Wellington Reds have decied that they will be next Tuesday afternoon and play the Canal City base ball nine. The game will be for a purse of $50.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

It will now only be a few weeks till our trains will be running through to Arkansas City on the Walnut Valley line. This will mean sleeping cars and two trains each way, daily. El Dorado Republican.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Thos. Potter and wife, of Jersey City, are visiting in the city. They are friends of N. T. Snyder and family. Mr. Potter is a well-to-do gentleman and is out in Kansas on a prospecting tour. We hope he will locate with us.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

C. T. Thurston and wife returned today from a visit to Indiana and Illinois. Combining business with pleasure, Mr. Thurston purchased, while there, 19 lots situated in this city.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Bill Hackney was arrested and fined $11 for the part he took in the caucus held in Winfield Monday night. A warrant is out for W. M. Allison. He espoused the cause on the opposite side. Allison has left town; when he returns, he will be arrested.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

MARRIED. Married Wednesday evening in Swarts addition, by Squire Lindsay, Geo. Burton and Miss Maggie Kennedy. The couple have commenced housekeeping at their home there.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Miss Nellie Cunningham returned to this city last evening from St. Louis. She supposed that school was to begin in a few days and came to enter upon her duties as teacher. She will probably go over to Geuda and remain there until school commences.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

The El Dorado & Newton branch of the Missouri Pacific has located its station at McPherson, and will soon have its line completed to that point. Through trains on the Santa Fe from Arkansas City, and through trains on the Missouri Pacific to El Dorado will commence running at about the same time. El Dorado Republican.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Why should not El Dorado people go to McPherson, on an excursion, when the Missouri Pacific is completed to that point; and why should they not go on another excursion to Arkansas City, on the completion of the line between Douglass and Winfield? El Dorado Republican.

Come down, neighbor; our portals are open ready to welcome you.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

The bridge on the Galveston extension across the Arkansas River at this place is completed so that crossing with trains is possible. At present the bridge gang is engaged in putting in braces. We are informed that the track layers, who are putting down the Douglass extension to Winfield, will be transferred to this point as soon as they complete their task there.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

W. F. Spruill against Al. Hurst. Spruill contracted to build a house for Hurst for $225, and before he completed it, he was stopped or quit work. The jury returned a verdict, awarding Spruill $75. John Kreamer and W. H. Jenkens were the attorneys for the plaintiff and

C. T. Atkinson and C. P. Jeffries for the defense.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

The Frisco Railroad Company have purchased a one-half interest in the Geuda Springs Town Company, which comprises a large amount of occupied as well as unoccupied lands and will at once proceed to erect a $50,000 bath house near the springs, as also is a $100,000 hotel near the old Salt City townsite. C. F. Mitchell, the former owner of the lands, is now $75,000 better off than he was some days ago. The wife of Rev. B. C. Swarts, presiding elder of the M. E. Church for this district, owns eighty acres near the townsite, which is now valued at $5,000. Winfield Visitor.

[C. F. MITCHELL??? THINK THIS IS WRONG!]

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Badger Lumber Co. has just received a carload of Pierce City lime.

Mrs. Jas. Chapin left last evening for a visit back in Indiana and Ohio.

FOR SALE: A good Singer Sewing Machine for $10. G. W. MILLER.

New lot of Mixed Paints cheap. BADGER LUMBER CO.

For good hay press call on GEO. E. HASIE & CO.

Judge H. T. Sumner went over to Wellington today to attend legal business.

Edward Grady and wife have returned from their visit to Hamilton, Ohio.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blubaugh returned last evening from their trip back in Ohio.

The Badger Lumber Co. have received 35 carloads of lumber in the last three weeks.

Wanted. Situation as bookkeeper. Best of references given. Apply at this office.

F. Danks and his sister, who have been visiting in the city for several days, returned home today.

Reports from Jack Gilbert inform us that he is recovering from the pistol shot wound quite rapidly.

We are agents for the best hay press in America. GEO. E. HASIE & CO.

J. P. Musselman and family are visiting in this vicinity. They return to their Bolton County home in the morning.

[BOLTON COUNTY????]

Found. A watch near the Santa Fe railroad bridge. Owner can have the same by calling at this office, describing it and paying for notice.

Information was received here this afternoon that T. J. Taylor, the man who shot Jack Gilbert, has been arrested at Fayeteville, Arkansas.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Lost. On the streets of this city on Saturday, Sept. 18th, a pair of gold rimed spectacles. Finder please leave at this office and get reward.

{? Gold rimed...do they mean gold rimmed?]

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

For Sale. An eight horsepower engine, with steel boiler, all good as new. A great bargain. W. M. HENDERSON.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Miss Jennie Leach, of Keosoqua, Iowa, has arrived in the city. She is one of the new teachers employed in our city schools and a cousin of Joseph Hutchison.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

H. B. Calef was up from Chilocco this morning. He brought up two runaway Indian boys from the school at Lawrence, who had been caught there. He sent them to Lawrence on the train.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Last evening the Arkansas City Water Company was organized.

J. B. Quigley was elected president; Maj. L. E. Woodin, vice-president; L. B. Andrews, secretary; and Theodore Plate, treasurer.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

The many friends of Mrs. C. C. Sollitt will be pleased to learn that her health, since going to Chicago, has greatly improved. Three days after her arrival in the city, she was better than she had been here for over a year.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

M. C. Baker, of Cincinnati, Ohio, is in the city. He is an old time friend of Will S. Thompson. They used to tent out at night on the Sand Hill when there were but three houses. His surprise at the growth of the town can better be imagined than told.

[KAY...IF ABOVE IS CORRECT, M. C. BAKER WAS HERE VERY EARLY!]

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Reports from Charleston, Atlanta, Mobile, and New Orleans say the weather there was fine Wednesday. No sign of an earthquake, which shows Wiggins to be a failure on earthquake prognostication. The above cities were to have been entirely destroyed.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Railroad Rumble.

[BELIEVE THIS CONCLUDES JOTTINGS FOR THE WEEK.]

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

DELEGATES: S. C. Priest, A. Abrams, Jessie Stansbury.

ALTERNATES: I. L. Wade, G. W. Ramage, W. Allen.

West of the Walnut.

DELEGATES: A. B. Sankey, W. C. Guyer, F. M. Vaughn.

ALTERNATES: J. B. Tucker, Boen Louis, R. L. Marshall.

Pursuant to call of the Dist. Committeemen, at the same time and place the Delegates were chosen to attend the representative Convention.

East of Walnut.

DELEGATES: A. G. Kells, J. B. Tucker, R. L. Marshall.

ALTERNATES: [INITIALS LEFT OUT] Campbell, S. E. Maxwell, Samuel Pollock.

West of Walnut.

DELEGATES: S. C. Priest, J. L. Wade, A. Abrams.

ALTERNATES: J. E. Roseberry, Jessie Stanbury, Wm. Cunningham.

Our meeting adjourned.

J. B. GUYER, Chairman.

F. M. VAUGHN, Secretary.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

DIED. The home of Isaac Beach in Pleasant Valley Township was visited by the Death Angel yesterday, and George I. Beach, a young man of about twenty three years of age was called away. That terribly fatal disease, consumption, has added another to his long list of victims. George has been a sufferer for two years and last fall went to Florida and stayed all winter, but on his return it was seen that there was no help for him. It was thought that he would live until spring, but about two months ago he was compelled to take to his bed and he never got up from it. He was a young man of sterling worth and will be missed by all. His two brothers and sisters and aged father have the consoling thought that George was a consistent Christian.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

SKIPPED PROHIBITION COLUMN BY T. V. McCONN.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

We have a fine farm of eighty-five acres on the Arkansas River bottom, 2 houses, stable, and good young orchard, and about 40 acres of timber consisting of walnut, hickory, elm, and cottonwood. This farm is situated in a bend of the river so that it is irrigated from the river but does not overflow. The corn crop this year will average 50 bushels to the acre. If this farm can be sold in thirty days, will sell for $23.50 per acre. This is a bargain.

LOWE, HOFFMAN & BARRON.

Arkansas City Republican, October 2, 1886.

S. P. GOULD, Secretary.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Mrs. Theo. Fairclo has returned from her eastern trip.

Mrs. C. R. Sipes has returned home from her visit to Alma.

S. B. Adams has purchased the Geo. Ford property in the First ward for $1,800.

Tomorrow the Santa Fe changes time. Trains come in ten minutes later and depart ten minutes earlier.

Mrs. Sarah J. Carey and Miss Helen E. Stanwood, of Portland, Maine, are visiting in the city. Mrs. Carey is the mother of Mrs. J. A. Mitchell.

The Arkansas City Bank has just put in a new time-lock safe and it is a fine one. It is dynamite proof, burglar proof, and fire proof. Besides possessing all these qualities, it is a beauty.

Editor Berkey was over to see us today from Geuda Springs. He reports his town booming, but the sight of Arkansas City and her large business was a pleasure he could not refrain from enjoying.

Dr. Tinker, who recently located here from Kansas City, has entered into partnership with Dr. C. S. Acker for the practice of medicine. Dr. Tinker and family are residents of the first ward.

J. K. Storer and wife, of Williams County, Ohio, who have been visiting in the city for a week or so left this morning for Kingman County to pay a visit to relatives there. They were accompanied by Lafe McLaughlin and wife. Mr. Storer is a brother-in-law of T. H. McLaughlin.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

A. A. Abbott has concluded that Arkansas City is the place for a carriage and wagon factory and accordingly has begun to establish one. At present he is erecting a building for that purpose on Central Avenue. The first floor is to be used as a blacksmith shop and for wood-work, the upstairs as a paint shop and trimming department. Mr. Abbott is one of our most substantial citizens and when he puts his shoulder to the wheel, it always turns. This is another industry in the establishment of the monthly payroll.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

The fact that several businessmen have sunk cess-pools in the city has caused quite a number of our citizens to enter a protest against it. They claim that it taints the water in the wells, and cite as proof of what they say to an old well being filled up last summer with manure near the Star Livery Barn. The water in the wells in the neighborhood became so tainted that many property owners ceased to use it. We have never investigated the matter, but we think the board of health should before permission is granted other citizens to sink cess-pools. The health of the city demands it. The water of Kansas is none too pure at its best.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Word reaches us that an attempt is being made to divide Silverdale and Liberty Townships. The scheme is advanced by Winfield parties. They desire to cut off a portion of Silverdale and a portion of Liberty and organize it into a township and call it Badger. In this way they hope to be able to vote railroad bonds and thus obtain connections with the Ft. Smith road running into this city. Poor old Winfield. How hard she does try to become somebody. But she cannot, even if she does own two of the county commissioners body and soul. The new township of Grant was created because they thought the Ft. Smith road would strike the state over there; but alas, Winfield proposes and Arkansas City disposes. Now they foresee the Ft. Smith road coming into the state at the mouth of Grouse Creek and onto Arkansas City, they are endeavoring to prepare for connections with it at the expense of the townships mentioned above.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Grouse Creek Items.

October 1st, 1886.

C. T. Perkins returned yesterday from his eastern trip to commence school Monday.

I wonder if the ring will fit her finger. He says it is just a fit. I wonder where they will live?

J. P. Musselman and fmaily have been in our midst visiting old friends. Returned to his home today. Mr. Musselman lived here in former days.

D. Bunnell has sold the farm of 80 acres, which he bought a short time ago. Dan is one of your go-ahead men.

D. Coburn is gathering his apple crop. Some fine apples among them too. The writer can tell good apples when he samples them often.

Mr. Ely has got his pension. Glad to hear it. Mr. Ely is a hard working and industrious man for his strength. And he is deserving of what he got.

Coburn School is filling up. We understand from the teacher that they have nearly 40 enrolled, and more coming. Some of the pupils seem to be sweating over a monthly examination that takes place the latter part of this week. The school room is the place for business. Mc gives them solid work too.

Preaching at the Coburn Schoolhouse Sunday. JUMBO.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

The Earthquake of 1811-1812.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

G. B. Mead, of Brooklyn, New York, brother of C. Mead, is visiting in the city.

Chas. Coombs came over from South Haven Saturday and remained over Sunday.

J. W. Heck and family have removed to the Fairclo residence, opposite the city building.

Mrs. M. S. Hasie and daughter, Eva, left this morning for an extended visit to the eastern states.

J. T. Shepard and wife have become grangers. They have removed from the city to their farm.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

H. O. Meigs is building one of what is to be the handsomest residence in the city. Work is progressing on it.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Miss Florence Patterson has returned to the city after an extended visit in Ohio and the northern part of this state.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

T. V. McConn, left this afternoon for Emporia, where he has gone to attend the Presbytery. He will be gone about all week.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

N. T. Snyder and wife left this morning for St. Louis. They will go on to New York for a short visit to friends and relatives.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

J. F. Martin was nominated by the Republicans of the 5th district. Hon. E. P. Greer was defeated. We suppose that this will cause the Santa Fe shops not to be located in Winfield.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

H. C. Dent has purchased the drug stock of O. J. Dougherty. Mr. Dent is an enterprising young gentleman. He will continue the business in the Creswell block. The REPUBLICAN extends its best welcome to Mr. Dent.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

N. Parisho and J. W. Jones, from the eastern part of this district, called on the REPUBLICAN this morning. They inform us the Santa Fe surveyors are running a line to Winfield; that it runs west from Cedarvale up Cedar Creek until it strikes Crab, and then down that creek until it strikes Grouse. It passes then to the south of Dexter about three miles and then on to Winfield.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Republican Convention.

In the afternoon when the convention reconvened, Dr. Cooper, of Spring Creek Township, was made assistant secretary. The temporary organization was made permanent by motion.

The chairman of the committee on resolutions, W. P. Hackney, submitted the following, which were enthusiastically and unanimously adopted.

The convention then proceeded to the nomination of officers.

Ed Pate was nominated for District Clerk by acclamation.

W. E. Tansey and H. F. Alberts were placed in nomination for the office of Probate Judge. Capt. Tansey was elected by a vote of 95 to 55, and his nomination made unanimous.

Cal. Swarts and Samuel Dalton were placed in nomination for County Attorney, and a ballot resulted in 109 for Swarts and 41 for Dalton. His nomination was made unanimous.

The convention then named the members of the County Central Committee, which organized by electing L. E. Woodin of Arkansas City, Chairman; E. A. Henthorn of Burden, Secretary; and W. T. Madden of Winfield, Treasurer.

On motion the convention adjourned.

There was a hard fight made for Miss Kelley, but it was wrangling in good humor.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

The K. Of L.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

The Ft. Smith R. R.

Henry Wood, of Little Rock, general manager of the Kansas and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company, was in the city Friday. This is the company that has the charter and is building the road from Fort Smith through the Indian Territory to Arkansas City, at which point it will connect with the Ft. Smith, Wellington and Northwestern, thus forming a direct line from Ft. Smith to Wellington, and thence on to the northwest.

Mr. Wood came here from Arkansas City, where he met the engineer and received a report of the line as far as surveyed. They find a fine route and are now within thirty miles of Arkansas City. The route has been located as far as Fort Gibson and five miles of grading has been completed. Mr. Wood is enthusiastic on the subject of this new road and says it means great advantage to Wellington and all southern Kansas. He says work will be pushed rapidly on the line and that they are sure to build it. Wellington Postal Card.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

A letter received by his wife, from Dr. Parsons, who is at Greeley Center, Kansas, speaks very enthusiastically of the crop prospects there. Greeley County is one of the Colorado border counties of this state, midway between the Union Pacific and Santa Fe lines of railroad, and this season has been its initiatory one as regards agriculture. Dr. Parsons says that he has seen several fields of sod corn that will go forty bushels to the acre, while millet, oats, potatoes, and sorghum are equally successful. Greeley promises to be one of the best counties for the farmer in Kansas, and its vacant lands are being rapidly taken up while its future county seat, Greeley Center, is building up very fast and substantially.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Miss Viola Bishop is sick with an attack of fever.

For blankets, robes, etc., call on T. R. Houghton & Co.

Mrs. J. D. DeTurk is reported quite sick with an attack of fever.

T. R. Houghton & Co., have a beautiful saddle. It is valued at $85.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Sifferd are over from Wellington visiting friends and relatives.

Thos. Baddles and wife, who have been visiting Geo. W. Spruill and family, returned to their home in Illinois this morning.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

5,769 was the number which drew the pitcher given away by the Union Square Company, and Miss Annie Haney was the lucky person who held it.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Rev. Witt and wife, accompanied by Mrs. J. A. Howard, went up to Wichita this afternoon to witness the laying of the cornerstone of the Garfield Academy.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Mrs. Mary Blankenship, sister of Mrs. C. T. Sifferd, who has been visiting in the city for some time, returned to her Illinois home this morning.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

The Y. M. C. A. have prepared a lecture course to be given this winter. It consists of Geo. R. Wendling, Laura Dainty, Dr. Jas. Hedley, and the Alpine Choir. Wendling will be here the 22nd of this month.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Farmer Witt, who resides north of Winfield, was in the city today with a load of corn. He hauled it right through the streets of Winfield to Arkansas City. In that town he was offered 30 cents per bushel; in this city, 37 cents. Theo. Hill bought the corn and it was weighed on the scales of Howard Bros.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

An employee of the City Meat Market, while driving a cow to the slaughter house, requested a man coming to town on foot to head the animal off. He attempted to do so and just as he got in front of her, she made for him. The man in turning to run, fell, and he was gored badly in the back before he could be rescued. The unknown man was taken to the home of Roy Holt, where Dr. Fowler was summoned to attend him.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

The School board met last evening. Considerable business was transacted. After considerable discussion, it was decided that High School should be held in the first ward. Austin Bailey was employed to be the janitor for the first ward building; E. Stewart, second ward; and Thos. McDonald, the fourth ward. Seats were purchased for the new school building. School will commence November 1. The entire corps of teachers, 17 in number, have been employed.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Grouse Creek Items.

October 4, 1886.

Mrs. Bone is on the sick list. She has been failing all fall. It is hoped she will soon be restored to her usual health.

The Sabbath school at District No. 62 is still in a prosperous condition. The Sunday school element is talking of having a picnic. We hope they will. We like to see life in a Sunday school.

Farmers are busy with their fall wheat. Splendid fall for work.

Some of our farmers are still in the hay business.

Mr. Arthur will move to the city in the course of a couple weeks. We are sorry to see our best citizens go, but such is life.

JUMBO.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

THE DISTRICT CONVENTION.

A Very Harmonious One. Hon. L. P. King Renominated Unanimously.

On motion the chair appointed five pesons each on three committees as follows.

Credentials: M. H. Markum, J. R. Sumpter, T. Fairclo, A. H. Miller, M. S. Truxall.

Permanent organization: M. S. Teeter, U. Spray, J. W. Jones, N. Parisho, S. Johnson.

Resolutions: C. T. Atkinson, D. P. Marshall, A. E. Kirkpatrick, Jas. Gilkey, C. Roseberry.

The convention then adjourned for 20 minutes to allow the committees time to prepare their reports.

At the expiration of the allotted time, the convention was again called to order and the committees reported.

The committee on credentials reported the delegates elected in the repective townships, entitled to seats in convention. The first set of delegates elected in Creswell were recognized.

The committee on permanent organization reported that the temporary organization be made the permanent organization.

The committee on resolutions reported as follows.

Resolved, First, that we re-affirm our allegiance to the principles of the Republican party, as set forth by its honored statesmen, Lincoln, Grant, and Garfield.

Second, That we heartily censure the Democratic administration.

Resolved, That we are in favor of such legislation as will open to permanent settlement of the public lands within the Indian Territory.

Resolved, That we are in favor of, and demand, such legislation by our legislature that will equalize tariff on railroad freights. Also, that no county shall have the right to vote aid to more than two railroads, and no township to more than one.

Resolved, That we are in favor of such legislation as will forever close the liquor traffic, and

Resolved, That such business houses as are in the habit of selling intoxicants to one and all, should be closed up immediately.

Resolved, That for its partisanship in displacing Union with Confederate soldiers, and especially the action of the President in vetoing the pension claims of worthy Union veterans.

Resolved, That last we pledge our undivided support to the nominees of this convention.

The above reports were unanimously adopted followed by the nomination of candidates.

Chas. Roseberry, of Beaver, in a neat speech, placed the name of Hon. L. P. King before the convention and was loudly applauded.

C. T. Atkinson folled in an eloquent but short speech, placing the name of Rev. J. O. Campbell before the convention.

No other nominations being made, the convention proceeded to ballot. The first balloting resulted in Mr. King receiving 32 votes and Rev. Campbell 23. On motion Mr. King was made the unanimous choice of the convention. Mr. King was called for and greatly surprised his hearers in the neat speech of acceptance he made. He was lustily applauded. At the close of his remarks, Mr. Roseberry, of Beaver, inttroduced the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted.

WHEREAS, The Hon. L. P. King has shown himself an honest, capable legislator and eminently loyal to the best interests of his constituents, and

WHEREAS, We, the Republicans of the 60th District, State of Kansas, in convention assembled, deem it wise and prudent that he should be returned for the ensuing session of the State Legislature.

Therefore, be it resolved: That Hon. L. P. King be, and is hereby nominated for re-election by acclamation.

The following district committee was elected.

Bolton: D. P. Marshall.

Liberty: Jos. McLoy.

Arkansas City, 1st ward: G. L. Sudborough.

Arkansas City, 2nd ward: W. E. Moore.

Arkansas City, 3rd ward: A. Bates.

Arkansas Citty, 4th ward: C. T. Atkinson.

Cedar: J. J. Smith.

Grant: J. B. Callison.

Silverdale: Jeff Darnell.

Pleasant Valley: Z. B. Meyers.

Beaver: M. S. Teter.

Spring Creek: Dr. Cooper.

Creswell: A. H. Abrams.

On motion the convention adjourned, the district committee remaining and electing a chairman and a secretary. C. T. Atkinson was made former and Geo. Sudborough the latter.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

W. D. Mowry went over to South Haven this morning.

BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Levi Leaf, a ten pound son, yesterday.

F. M. Chambers went to St. Louis this morning on the Santa Fe.

W. H. Nelson is building a handsome residence in the second ward.

T. W. Gant has commenced the erection of a residence in the second ward.

Mjrs. M. J. Murphy went to St. Louis this morning to make purchases of millinery goods.

E. L. McDowell went over to South Haven today to attend business matters. He will return tomorrow.

The cry in this city is very great for houses to rent. Newcomers here find it impossible to obtain a place in which to reside.

J. W. French has erected on the rear of his lots in the second ward, on 4th avenue, a storeroom. It is to be utilized for a feed store.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Dr. Cobert and wife, of Indiana, relations of Geo. Allen, are visiting in the city. Dr. Cobert will invest in Arkansas City real estate.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Mowry & Sollitt have just put in a unique and very commodious money-changer. All you have to do is press a certain button and the correct change rolls out in your hand.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Orvin Ellas, formerly of New York, who has been in the city for several weeks, settling up his affairs, will soon return to his native home. He is the father-in-law of Capt. Owens.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

J. Barnthouse left Sunday for New York. He goes by the way of Chicago, and will return by Columbus, Cincinnati, and St. Louis. While absent he will buy a $1,500 bottling machine to start a branch house at Arkansas City with. Winfield Visitor.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

The great unwashed democracy held their county convention Tuesday at Winfield. Amos Walton was nominated for probate judge; C. A. Roberts, of Walnut, for district clerk; C. I. Forsyth, of Winfield, county attorney. No one in the party was deemed capable of filling the office of county superintendent; therefore, no one was nominated.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

F. M. Halsy, of Atchison, was in the city Monday and Tuesday. He went to Wichita this morning. Mr. Halsy was here straightening up some business matters. He loaned the Connecticut Cattle Co. money in 1883 and until the present time had failed to get it back. He had made several trips here before, but had failed to effect a settlement. This trip he levied an attachment on three carloads of cattle and shipped them to Atchison, notwithstanding representatives of that company protested with vigor.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

M. C. Baker and wife, who have been visiting old friends in the city, returned home. Mr. Baker was here when letters came directed to the mouth of the Walnut River via Douglas and it was carried through in a two bushel sack on mule back. Capt. Norton was postmaster then. The mail-carrier sounded his coming by the tooting of a horn. As he came along the people hailed him and asked for their mail. The carrier would stop, go down in his two bushel sack, and give them their mail. This was about 15 years ago. Today we have all the mail facilities possible and we are proud to say that it was given us by and under a Republican administration.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

The season has approached when everybody should begin to think of the condition of their flues. Cold weather will soon be here and the stoves will be blacked up to look nice and placed where they will do the most good, but to see that the flues are cleaned out and in a safe condition is a very important precaution, one nobody should fail to use.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

I. N. Dodd is building in the first ward.

S. C. Lindsay is in Emporia this week.

Geo. Whitney has returned from his Boston trip.

The Santa Fe road has arrived within several miles of Cedarvale.

Dick Nugent, section boss of the Santa Fe at this point, is quite sick.

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Rheinhart have both just recovered from an attack of fever.

Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Farrar returned last evening from their visit back in Maine.

John W. Kreamer, of this city, was admitted to the Cowley County bar at Winfield yesterday.

E. Crew, and family, from West Branch, Iowa, are visiting his brother, J. B. Crew, of this city.

For the best smoke in the city, try the Fumas and Rose Sharon at Steinberger & Morris.

Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Nash have returned from their extended visit in the Atlantic coast states.

The head-gate on the canal will be completed in about two weeks and then the water will be turned on.

Manager Gresham, of the Golden Eagle Clothing Store, is in Wichita, attending the state convention of the Christian Church.

Rev. T. W. Woodrow, Universalist, will preach at Highland Opera House Sunday, October 10, at the usual hours. All are invited.

The famous Japanese opera, Mikado, will be presented in the Highaldn Opera House Oct. 12th by the Andrews Opera Company.

Mrs. S. Heas, of Cairo, Illinois, arrived in the city on the Santa Fe noon train. She is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Rheinhart.

F. M. Anderson came down from El Dorado yesterday to figure up the increase in value of his sand-hill possession since his former visit.

W. R. Burnett, of Cedarvale, is in the city, visiting and seeing what Arkansas City was doing toward becoming the largest city in the valley.

A. M. Bryson, a jourrnalist of Ackley, Iowa, was visiting in the city yesterday. He called at this office and complimented Arkansas City upon her enterprise and growth.

MARRIED. John L. Howard and Allie Bowe were issued a document of wedded bliss today. The groom to be swore Judge Gans to secrecy, but the distance seems to warrant safety, so the newspaper fiend lets it out. Winfield Courier.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Chas. Roseberry, the Conkling of Beaver Township, called on us today and in conversation with us informed us that his township would give a bigger majority than ever before for the straight Republican ticket.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

H. Waldo, wife and daughter, Miss Laura, arrived in the city last evening from Sherman, Texas. This is to be their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Waldo are the parents of Mrs. T. H. McLaughlin and our Frank Waldo, who is united in marriage this evening.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Leonard Arnold, Randall Richards, and Chas. Cobbs, all of Abington, Massachusetts, are visiting in the city. They came with Jas. Nash and wife, and will remain in the city several days. They are gentlemen commanding considerable capital.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Prof. A. Fisher, of Wichita, was in the city yesterday. He was here for the purpose of making arrangements to establish a class in dancing. He has issued invitations to the terpsichorean disciples in this city to come Monday evening to Highland Opera House.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Capt. Thompson was up to Winfield attending the Democratic convention Tuesday. He watched the street cars, of which Winfield blows so much. They made 12 trips past the hotel and in the 12 trips they only carried six passengers. It does seem that the street car business in Winfield is not a paying one.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

The public debt statement for the month of September shows a reduction of the debt during the month, or $10,627,013, and total cash in the treasury at $465,375,714. The total of interest-bearing debt including interest is $1,193,691,123; net cash in the treasury $67,896,321.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Yesterday St. John orated in Winfield. There was a time when St. John came into Cowley County and the whole county turned out to meet him. Yesterday a small delegation went up from here. At the depot St. John was not met by an enthused crowd; in fact, he was unwelcomed. He got off the train, got into the bus, and rode to the hotel without notice. How the mighty have fallen.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Recently a steamboat was loaded at Arkansas City with a cargo of wheat, corn, and other produce and shipped for Fort Smith. The trip was successfully made and proved a profitable one to the owners of the boat and cargo. We mention this to call attention to the great Arkansas as a channel of commerce, which it will be when opened properly for navigation. Little or more money has been appropriated for or expended upon the river in the way of opening it for navigation. When this is done by appropriations from the government commensurate with the importance of the stream and interests of the country, the growth and development of the commercial and agricultural interests will be proportionately exchanged. Wichita Eagle.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

A CARD. We desire to return our thanks to our friends who attended the grand opening last eveening and also those who so kindly offered their services. That all may see our grand display, we leave it stand one day longer. Restpectfully, Steinberg & Co.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

SKIPPED PROHIBITION COLUMN, WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY ARTICLE.

Dr. Holland, Pleasant Valley; T. V. McConn, Arkansas City; W. A. Lee, S. W. Curns, and M. Wagner, Winfield; L. Walton, Beaver Township.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Clothing at The Chicago Dry Goods Store.

R. R. Phelps was over from Burden today.

Wendling the 22nd at the Y. M. C. A. Hall.

N. T. Snyder returned from St. Louis last evening.

Dr. Parsons returned last night from his western trip.

S. Stinberg returned to his Lawrence home today.

[WONDER IF STINBERG SHOULD BE STEINBERG???]

After Nov. 1st, you can shoot the quails according to law.

Mikado, next Thursday, Oct. 12th, in the Highland Opera House.

Ask your grocer for A. C. Honey-jumbles. They are delicious.

The little child of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Klopf has been quite sick for several days past.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ridenour leve this afternoon for St. Louis on their wedding tour.

There will be no preaching at the Y. M. C. A. Rooms Sunday evening. Rev. T. W. Williams.

Rev. J. P. Witt performed three marriage ceremonies last evening in the space of an hour and a half.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

A. M. Prengle, of Washington County, Iowa, was visiting in the city today. Mr. Prengle was looking for land.

A Republican meeting will be held at Arkansas City on Wednesday, Oct. 27, to be addressed by Col. A. B. Campbell and others.

Miss Sallie Ewing of Williamsville, Illinois, is visiting with the family of T. J. Mitts. She will probably spend the winter here.

LOST. Somewhere between the residence of Dr. Fowler and the Baptist Church, a garnet breast pin. Finder please leave at this office and get reward.

Johnnie Daniels, while cutting an opening in his hedge, met with quite an accident. A dry stick flew up and hit him in the eye as he struck with the ax. His injury is very painful.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Owing to the fact that some repairing in the High School building has become necessary, school will not begun until Nov. 1st.

Respectfully,

J. C. WEIR.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Wild geese have been observed flying south during the past week, and cool weather, particularly cool nights, has followed. As weather prophets, they are much more reliable than Wiggins.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Mrs. Wm. Young and daughter, Miss Minnie, arrived in the city this morning. They will make this their future home. Miss Young comes to fill her position as teacher in our public schools.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

J. B. Taggert and family, of Augusta, arrived in the city today and have commenced preparing to begin housekeeping. Mr. Taggert is one of the proprietors of the new furniture establishment.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Hurrah for the Pan Handle. Word reaches us that the bond proposition in Spring Creek Township (Reece) carried yesterday by a majority of 86. The Kansas City & Pan-Handle is booming all along the line.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

The contract for completing the Indian Territory extension for the Santa Fe railroad, from Red River to the Canadian River, a distance of 115 miles, was Monday awarded to Morgan Jones, he guaranteeing completion by May 1, 1887. Mr. Jones is president of the Ft. Worth & Denver road, and is the partner of Mr. Burns in the construction of the Santa Fe from Gainesville to Red River.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

The whole cost of the railroads of the world has been more than $24,000,000,000, which however, is only about $24 per inhabitant. In this country the expenditure has been about $133 per inhabitant; in Great Britain, $167; in Germany, $47; in France, $57; in Austria-Hungary, $33; in Italy, $19; in Belgium, $41; in Sweden, $15; in Spain, $29; in Russia, $14; in Canada, $89.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

The county commissioners, at the present session, are allowing four-fifths of the July claims, laid over owing to lack of funds to pay, and all the claims filed up to October 1st. The script will be ready for claimants in about two weeks, when they can be presented to the treasurer and thereafter draw seven percent interest. None can be paid till January 1st and the banks will likely do a lively discount business. Winfield Courier.

[THIS CONCLUDES THE DAILIES FOR THIS WEEK.]

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Hon. George E. Hasie.

It is with great pleasure that the REPUBLICAN announces to its many readers that the gentleman mentioned above will soon enter upon the practice of his profession, that of an attorney and counselor at law. Since his location in this city, Mr. Hasie has refrained from engaging in the practice of the legal profession, principally on account of his other business demanding so much of his time.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

MARRIED. Last evening at the residence of Henry Bowe, Rev. J. P. Witt united J. L. Howard and Miss Allie Bowe in marriage at 8:30 p.m. The ceremony was performed in the presence of the members of the family and at its conclusion, the newly wedded couple adjourned to their home in the fourth ward and entered upon the duties of their marital life. The REPUBLICAN sends its best congratulations to the new couple and wishes their joy may ever be unconfined.

Blest is the sacred tie that binds,

In union, sweet, according minds.

How swift the heavenly course they run,

Whose hearts, whose faith and hopes are one.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

W. C. GUYER,

A. B. SANKEY, Township Committee.

T. M. BILYER.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

The Frisco makes the best time, is the shortest route, no changes, good connections for St. Louis and all points east. By taking the Frisco at 8:25 a.m., you make connections at St. Louis with the limited expenses; a train of solid Pullman cars for all points east, north, and south.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. THE CANAL PLANING MILLS, Sash and Door Factory.

Will open up for business in about 30 days.

H. T. ROBERTS, Proprietor.

Save your orders for him.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. G. L. KIRKPATRICK, AUCTIONEER.

OFFICE: At the Star Livery Barn.

-IF YOU WANT YOUR- horses, cattle, household goods sold, call on him.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Under illustration:

Always packed in two-pound, air-tight tin cans. Never sold in bulk.

For sale by Geo. E. Hasie & Co.

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables every day at

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

SUBSCRIPTIONS SOLICITED FOR ALL PUBLICATIONS -AT THE-

City Book Store.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. THOS. D. RICHARDSON, Practical Well Driller.

Guarantee Satisfaction.

Will drill you a well for Cash, on time, or TRADE.

Call on HIM.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. CHEAP JOHN.

-If you want to buy- FURNITURE at half price, call on Cheap John. If you have any furniture to dispose of, call on Cheap John on Summit Street next to the McLaughlin Block.

Furniture repairing a specialty.

JOHN A. PIRIE, Cabinet Maker.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AND WE PROPOSE TO SELL THEM ON THE NIMBLE NICKLE PLAN; QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS.

O. P. HOUGHTON,

AT THE GREEN FRONT NO. 503.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. We Are

Ready for you whether you want Farms, city property, vacant lots, acre property, suburban, or anything in real estate in Arkansas City, or Cowley County. Lots on easy terms in the Alexander addition, Swarts addition, McLaughlin addition, Oak Grove addition, and Pleasant View addition. Come and see us; we can do you good. No charge for telling you of the good things we have for you.

BONSALL, STUART & ROSENSTEIN, Land, Loan and Insurance Agents.

Corner Summit Street & Central Avenue, Arkansas City, Kansas.

I. H. BONSALL, U. S. Com. And Notary Public.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. OLIVER BROS., DEALERS IN Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Doors, Windows, Lime, Plaster, Hair and Cement, etc.

North Summit Street, Arkansas City, Kansas.

Edward Grady, Manager.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. FALL MILLINERY.

To the Ladies of Arkansas City and vicinity, I extend a cordial invitation to inspect my Stock of Fall Millinery Goods.

Semi-annual display will occur on the 14th, 15th, and 16th of October.

MRS. W. M. HENDERSON.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. This space reserved for

Steinberg, the King Clothier,

Who is too busy To write an Advertisement.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. ARKANSAS CITY FEED MILLS, ALLTON & LEACH, Proprietors.

Fed and Corn Meal For Sale.

One Block Northwest of Santa Fe Depot.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. L. McLAUGHLIN & cO., DEALERS IN STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES.

Cigards, Tobaccos, Candies, etc.

507 Summit Street, Arkansas City, Kansas.

Telephone Connections.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. Geo. E. Hasie & Co.

Wholesale Grocers.

Dealers in Produce and Fruits.

Geo. E. Hasie & Co., -DEALERS IN-

Agricultural implements, Jackson and Studerbaker Wagons, buggies, Esterly Harvesting Mowers, and counters and platform scales.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

D. H. S. FRINK, CUSTOM TAILOR.

Suits Cut and Made to Order in the Latest Style and at reasonable Prices.

CLEANING, REPAIRING, AND PRESSING DONE IN THE NEATEST MANNER.

All work Warranted and finished when Promised.

Call at one door north of F. E. Balyeat & Co., drug store.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Ad. W. R. HERNIMAN & CO., DEALERS IN FINE PIANO AND ORGANS, MUSICAL MERCHANDISE, SHEET MUSIC, ETC.

West end Bittle Block, Arkansas City, Kansas.

We keep a Full Line of All Kinds of MUSICAL GOODS And can Supply Anything You Want at Lowest Living Rates. OUR GOODS ARE STRICTLY FIRST CLASS And Guaranteed as Represented.

Give us a Call and see for Yourselves.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

Call and see Specimens of her work.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. This space reserved for Houghton and Upp, Grocers.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

F. E. BALYEAT, EAGLE DRUG STORE.

DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, Dye Stuffs, Perfumery, Fancy Articles, Cigars, etc.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. You are cordially invited to call and examine our prices on Boots and Shoes.

S. D. STOVER.

Bittle Block.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. MEIGS & NELSON, LAND, LOAN, AND INSURANCE BROKERS,

Arkansas City, Kansas.

Office under First National Bank.

THE LEADING REAL ESTATE AGENCY IN THE CITY!

WE HAVE A COMPLETE SET OF ABSTRACT BOOKS OF COWLEY COUNTY.

Bargains in Farms, City Property, and Ranches.

Agents for the Alexander Addition. Double your money in from 30 to 60 days on investments in this addition.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. CITY BAKERY AND GROCERY.

PATTON & WANNER, PROPRIETORS.

Successors to Gould and Houston.

-DEALERS IN- STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES, PIES, BUNS, CAKES, FRESH BREAD, ETC.

Arkansas City Republican, October 9, 1886.

AD. MOWRY & SOLLITT, DRUGGISTS.

DEALERS IN Wall Paper, Stationery, School Book and Supplies, Notions, etc.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The Sedgwick Scandal.

CHICAGO, Oct. 14. A Times, Dallas, Texas, special says:

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

All are cordially invited to attend.

W. H. CLINE.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

H. H. Landeraft, who recently located in the city from Missouri, has located one window of the Grady room, and will establish a cigar factory as soon as he can get his operating paraphernalia here.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

J. W. Defever, father of Mrs. R. C. Howard, is visiting in the city.

L. Farr, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, is visiting in the city. He is a friend of D. D. Bishop.

A party of Pawnees passed through the city last evening to join Coles Circus at Winfield.

Postmaster Andrews, of Maple City, came over today to attend the democratic district pow-wow.

The Democrats are already out electioneering for their county ticket. They do not expect to lose any time.

I. D. Doverspike and wife, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are visiting friends in the city. He is a friend of D. P. Marshall.

C. M. Scott left today at 5 p.m., to be gone ten days to attend the funeral of his father, who died at Cadiz, Ohio, on the evening of October 8.

Miss Adelia H. Stratton, one of the most efficient teachers in the public schools of Chillicothe, Ohio, is visiting at the residence of her sister, Mrs. T. J. Mitts.

Miss Sarah C. Ewing, of Williamsville, Illinois, arrived in the city last week and is visiting her brother, John Ewing, over at Bitter Creek. Miss Ewing will remain all winter.

Louis Dragoon, wife and daughter, of Kansas City, are visiting in this city. They are guests at the residence of C. P. Jeffries. Mr. and Mrs. Dragoon are the parents of Mrs. Jeffries.

The chestnut bell is of the past. It is being superseded by the silent hand shaking. Whenever anything that is a little old, dry, and musty is told, the company advance and silently shake hands with the narrator.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

This afternoon in the city offices, the Democratic delegates of this district convened and nominated F. P. Schiffbauer for representative. He was the choice on the first informal ballot. Ed Green and Geo. R. Westfall were also brought before the convention. The vote was Schiffbauer 23; Green 7; and Westfall 2. The nominee is a bitter pill for the straight Democracy to swallow.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Ootsy, Tootsy.

[The young man who is the cause of the above will please take notice what is in store for him after he gets his lovy dovy.]

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Will McConn is visiting friends in the city.

A. B. Johnson returned from New Hampshire Saturday evening.

BIRTH. Born to Wm. Jenkins and wife, Saturday morning, a girl babe.

D. C. Smith, of Ohio, is visiting in this vicinity. He is a friend of M. Gee.

E. G. Gray and wife of Winfield, visited in the Canal City over Sunday.

A. V. Alexander has returned home from Chicago, just the same live and genial Alex as of yore.

The firm of Wallace & Huff, Arkansas City Transfer, has been changed to Wallace Brothers, Mr. Huff retiring.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

J. C. Conklin, traveling passenger agent of the Vandalia road, was in the city Saturday attending to business matters.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

J. T. Adkins, commissioner of Indian affairs, was in the city this morning en route for the different agencies south of us. He was accompanied by his son, who is his private secretary.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

C. M. Coff, Randall Richards, and Leonard Arnold returned to their home in Massachusetts last evening. These gentlemen were friends of Jas. E. Nash. They were greatly pleased with Arkansas City.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Spence Miner has located at Ashland again. He will enter the dry goods business there, he having already purchased his stock for that purpose. Ashland, since she has a chance of getting a railroad, is booming.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

W. F. Stanford was arrested Saturday evening on the charge of gambling. Before Judge Kreamer this afternoon he was bound over for trial until Friday afternoon in the sum of $500 on account of the prosecuting witness was not being found.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

J. B. Tucker and family leave in the morning for a visit at Leavenworth and cities farther east. Mrs. Tucker will remain at Leavenworth and Mr. Tucker will go on as far as Buffalo, West Virginia. He is called there by the sickness of his father, whom he has not seen for some nine years.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

E. L. McDowell, of Arkansas City, opened up a fine stock of jewelry, watches, clocks, etc., at Baugh Bros. Drug Store this week.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

F. K. Higgins, of the firm of Healy, Bigton & Co., was in the city last week en route for the Pawnee Agency to obtain some Indians. Mr. Higgins returned here yesterday, accompanied by 20 Pawnee braves. They went on to Philadelphia this morning. The Indians are wanted to advertise the patent medicine business at the above firm.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Winfield is in a hades of trouble about her college. Subscribers are refusing to pay up, and the building is liable to be moved by the conference. The president of the institution had intended building himself a fine home; but we are informed his intentions have vanished. He informed a carpenter friend of ours that the college was about to fall through and that he would postpone building.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The firm of Kroenert & Austin has dissolved, Mr. Kroenert having purchased the interest of Mr. Austin, in the business. He will continue the business at the old stand. Mr. Austin has not determined what he will do yet. He will rest up for a few weeks. The REPUBLICAN regrets to lose so good a man from active business life as Mr. Austin. We congratulate Mr. Kroenert on becoming the sole possessor of such a lucrative trade, which the firm has enjoyed in the past.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

More trouble in Winfield. Two fair damsels recently sent to jail in the city of church spires, in default of the payment of fines, are giving many prominent citizens of the recently fated city away most beautifully, and declare they could pay their fines if they could collect what is their dues on running accounts. When misfortune once strikes a proud city like Winfield, it seems never to get enough. We hold our breath for the next sensation from the wonder of the Arkansas Valley. Oswego Republicn.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Bitter Creek.

The corn and potato crop will be very light in this locality.

Farmers are about done sowing wheat. There has been a larger amount sown this year than last.

We are all glad that Wiggins is no earthquake prophet.

Miss Ewing of Logan County, Illinois, is visiting her brother, John Ewing and family, of this place.

Our District School is in progress again under the management of Miss Rena Bliss of Hunnewell.

Mr. Lowe is building a new house on his farm, lately purchased of H. O. Meigs. J. H. Easti will occupy the house and superintend the farm the coming season.

I. Stewart has his sorghum mill in running order, having made several hundred gallons of first class sorghum, this season.

A. B. Hollenbeck spent last Sunday among the fair sex of East Bitter Creek.

O. H. Marshall and family spent last Saturday and Sunday among friends in the city.

George Nichols left last week for Canada, accompanied by his niece, who spent the summer here.

There will be a basket festival at the Johnson Schoolhouse, October 15th, for the benefit of the Sabbath School. All are invited to attend.

There is not much sickness here, more than chills in a mild form.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Julius Behrend leaves in the morning for a trip to Cincinnati.

The McDowell Bros, have sold their interest in the meat market to Hays Love.

W. J. Mowry and wife have returned from their trip to California. They came in today.

The Democrats of this district are placing their trust in too much bacon, or sowbelly, so to speak.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Mrs. A. E. Croninger left this morning for Ohio. She is the mother of Mrs. J. F. Hoffman, and has been visiting her for several months past.

J. W. Defer returned to his home in Missouri this morning. He was much pleased with this city and surrounding farming country, and will likely remove here in the spring.

C. J. Scott, who started for Ohio last Saturday, did not get all the way back. He came home Sunday evening. A wreck on the road prevented him from going. Mr. Scott was called back to attend the funeral of his father.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The Wellington Standard reports that work on the Ft. Smith & Wellington road has been postponed for about 60 days. At the expiration of that time grading will be commenced and pushed as rapidly as the weather will permit.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

This morning two jointists were arrested by Marshal Gray. They were carrying on business in the basements of the Cresswell and Commercial blocks. Each were fined $50 and costs. They liquidated. Their names were unknown to us.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The Kansas & Arkansas Valley railroad surveyors are making this way rapidly. They are down in the Territory some 25 miles, we are informed. They will strike the state line near the mouth of Grouse Creek. From Osage the survey is run direct to Kaw. From there it will come directly here.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

J. R. Sumpter and Hon. L. P. King were down from Beaver Township today. Mr. Sumpter informs us that wheat in his neighborhood never looked better. It has come up nicely and if no ill-wind blows next season we will witness a big wheat crop in this portion of the Arkansas Valley.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

C. L. Berry, of Cherryvale, is in the city. Mr. Berry came here to attend a meeting of the Memphis, Kansas & Western road. This road runs from Memphis to Cherryvale, then west to Arkansas City, and will connect here with a road soon to be built into this city. Already propositions have been submitted west from Cherryvale to Cedarvale. Bonds have already been voted at Cherryvale and as far west as Elk City. There was not a vote cast against the proposition at Cherryvale and only 11 in Elk City.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Hon. Frank Bacon.

P.S. Mr. Bacon never said one word about the big time he and Jeff Davis had at New Orleans over the Independence bell.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Maj. Hasie returned home last evening from St. Louis.

J. H. Hilliard came in from his St. Louis trip last evening.

Dave Chapman of Bolton Township has an attack of pneumonia.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Mrs. C. Berger leaves today for Indiana, where she will visit until spring.

Geo. W. Earhart has accepted a position in the real estate agency of F. J. Hess.

Mrs. J. N. Huston left yesterday afternoon for Leavenworth, where she has gone to pay a visit to friends.

L. W. Gooding, of Hancock County, Indian, is in the city. Mr. Gooding is here looking for speculations in land.

S. J. Beck received notification yesterday that back pay to the amount of $2,800 had been allowed him by the department at Washington.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

W. Ward has sold his transfer business to Levi F. Fye. Mr. Fye takes possession tomorrow. He recently moved to the city from the Territory.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

E. W. Leedy, of Wabash, Indiana, came in on the morning train. He is here on a prospecting tour and is being shown over the booming sandhill by his friend, C. F. Snowden.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The cess-pool is demanding attention. There is scarcely a day but what there are citizens coming into our office and complaining of the damage the sinking of cess-pools will do to wells.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Mrs. J. C. Rhodes and Mrs. E. M. Frick left yesterday fro their Pennsylvania home. They were accompanied as far as St. Louis by Clarence Frick, who will visit in that city for a few days.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The storeroom of J. L. Howard has been leased by Frank Austin, late partner of the Diamond Front grocery. Mr. Austin and brother, of Leavenworth, will open up an exclusive wholesale grocery shortly.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The prohibitionists of the city had a rally last evening in the

M. E. Church. J. W. Forrest, candidate for congress from the 6th district, happened to be in the city and delivered an address. He was followed by Editor Berkey, of Geuda Springs.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Dr. C. S. Acker left this morning for Chicago. Julius Behrend accompanied him as far as St. Louis on his way to Cincinnati. Dr. Tinker will attend the practice of Dr. Acker. Will Daniels will attend the store of Youngheim & Co., in the absence of Mr. Behrend.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

H. Waldo and son, Frank, have leased the corner lots of J. H. Hilliard and will embark in the coal, feed, and grain business. Since Frank has got a family to support, he says he cannot afford to be idle and so has commenced business again. The REPUBLICAN wishes the new firm success.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

E. F. Shindle came in from his trip out in Stevens County. He has a tree claim out there. A year ago when Mr. Shindle was there the buffalo grazed in that county. This time he saw a 65 acre watermelon patch; corn tht would average 30 and 40 bushels to the acre; millet that five and six feet high; and other products in like proportions.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The REPUBLICAN job printing department has just purchased another job press and is now setting it up. The increase of work demanded it. We also have made purchases of several fonts of job type. Besides, we carry a large stock of stationery and can readily suit you, when you want anything in the job printing line. Our prices are reasonable. Call and see us.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Chicago, Kansas & Western Railway.

This charter has just been filed with the secretary of state and discloses one of the most gigantic enterprises that has ever been proposed and characteristically is one of the many schemes of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company. The road in addition to its main line, which connects with its lines that already extend across the western half of the United States and a portion of the Mexican Republic, has platted out and within the one instrument provided for fifty-two branch lines, which will reach every county in the state of Kansas, leading from Chicago, and which will reach out towards every point of prominence and to every locality where there is any inducement in business. The estimated length of the system organized is 7,274 miles, and the capital stock is placed at the sum of $154,000,000, the largest capital stock of any railroad in the world. This system will be operated under the same management as the balance of the Santa Fe with headquarters at Topeka. The directors of this road are Jacob Mulvane and P. L. Bonebrake, J. P. Griswold, John C. Mulvane, and G. F. Parmalee, of Topeka; ex-Governor W. D. Finney, of Neosho Falls; G. A. Burdett, H. S. Burdett, D. L. Gallup, E. W. Kinsley, A. W. Luke, J. F. McKim, and E. J. Thomas, of Boston.

The following lines mentioned in the charter are of interest to Cowley County.

Line No. 4: Leaving line No. 2 at a point in Coffey County; thence southwesterly through the counties of Coffey, Woodson, Greenwood, Butler, and Cowley to Winfield.

Line No. 5: Leaving line No. 4 in Butler County, Kansas; thence southwesterly through the counties of Butler, Cowley, Sumner, and Harper to the south line of the state.

Line No. 8: Leaving line No. 2 in Wilson county; thence southwesterly through the counties of Wilson, Elk, Cowley, and Sumner to Caldwell.

Line No. 22: Beginning at Ft. Scott; thence through Bourbon, Allen, Neosho, Wilson, Elk, Chautauqua, and Cowley, continuing in the same direction through the Indian Territory to Wichita Falls, Texas.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

A Protest.

That politics make strange bedfellows, was never more fully exemplified than in the action of the late Democratic convention in nominating F. P. Schiffbauer for representative. Of course, the rank and file of the Democracy, who are expected to do the voting, were not consulted in the matter, nor indeed were the leaders, if the party has any in this district.

Was he present at the convention to tell the Democracy that he had forever renounced and abjured his allegiance to the Republican party and hereafter he would stand as the champion of the Democracy and Democratic principles? No. He very suddenly discovered that he had important business in St. Louis on that day. It would be extremely awkward to have to stand up in a Democratic convention and be catechized and required to make pledges to support a party that he had all his life ridiculed and abused. And again when he should want to return to the Republican fold, it might be difficult for him to explain any pledges thus publicly given.

I have much more to say on this subject and shall say it without stint, Mr. Editor, if you will permit me to be heard through your columns. No Democrat in this district shall stultify himself and his party by voting at the polls for this candidate if the facts in the case will prevent him from doing so.

DEMOCRAT.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Hon. B. W. Perkins will be here Oct. 20.

J. C. Weeks has returned to Arkansas City.

Little Arthur Cavis is quite sick with typho-malaria.

D. C. Dresback, of Moline, is prospecting in the city.

Remember the dinner and supper by the W. R. C., on Oct. 20.

Mrs. L. H. Miller, dressmaker, leaves today for western Kansas.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

E. Baldwin sold his Silverdale farm to D. C. Smith of Ohio yesterday for $4,000.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Walter Scott, who has been visiting in the city, left this morning for New York.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

DIED. David Chapman, whom the REPUBLICAN reported very sick yesterday, died last evening.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Solomon Williams, of Maine, is in the city visiting friends. He is a friend of Bradford Beal.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Barnett leave Friday morning for Conway Springs to be gone several days.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

A Democrat informs us that the straight Democracy will put a candidate in the field to the legislature.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Starting with second line:

ACE BUTTON AND CONGRESS, $2.25.

And Spend your Money.

We are Headquarters for everything in the BOOT AND SHOE LINE.

And Lead the World in Low Prices.

SALISBURY & CO.

Highland Hall Block.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The commissioners have refused to create a new township off Pleasant Valley, Silverdale, and Liberty, and call it Badger.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

A. D. Campbell, a Chicago capitalist, is looking the city over with a view of buying a big pile of sand, laid off into town lots.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The post office is to be moved into its new quarters in the National Bank Building Sunday, and be ready for business Monday.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

D. C. Smith, of Ohio, who has been purchasing land in this vicinity, returned home yesterday. He will return here in the spring.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Thos. Kimmel purchased a business lot and building of A. A. Newman, yesterday, on South Summit Street. The consideration was $8,000.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

F. W. Farrar sold a lot on South Summit Street to A. C. Scott, of Ohio, for $4,000 yesterday. The lot formerly belonged to Berry Banks.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Steinberger & Morris, the enterprising druggists, ever on the alert to please their patrons, have been putting in an elegant electric cigar lighter.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

[FIND THE ABOVE A WEE BIT CONFUSING...WERE THEY REFERRING TO TWO DIFFERENT PLACES WHERE ITEMS COULD BE PURCHASED?]

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The Daily Telegram has just been launched in Winfield. It is a real good daily for a Democratic paper. It has been gotten up for campaign purposes.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

A son of Judge John Martin, of Topeka, is soon to be married to Mrs. Minnie Walkup, of strychnine fame. It is hard to beat a Kansas man for bravery and pure sand.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Two gentlemen from Piqua, Ohio, were in the city today hunting up a business location. They were unable to find vacant business rooms so they returned home on the evening train.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

All members of the Y. M. C. A., who wish to attend the lecture course, are requested to call upon the Secretary and procure tickets as he is authorized to sell full course tickets to members at half price--$100. By order of committee.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

E. B. Buck and P. L. Arnett are visiting in the city. Mr. Buck is from Illinois and Mr. Arnett is a real estate agent of Wichita. Both are looking up locations. They were well pleased with Arkansas City and its general appearance of thrift.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Citizens coming in from the eastern townships tell us that the State Line surveyors are making back tracks for Arkansas City from Cedarvale. They are setting grade stakes and we are informed that work on the construction of this road is to begin immediately. And we boom.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Chas. Danks went to Cincinnati yesterday to get rid of his Malarious attack. Since the first of June, Mr. Danks has been troubled with an attack of malaria every few weeks. It seems impossible to get rid of it here; therefore, he thought he would try a change of climate.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Says the Winfield Courier: The Florence, El Dorado & Walnut Valley railroad must be finished by November 1, to get the bonds. Twenty men are working on quite a large depot at Rock, with a three hundred feet platform; the rails are laid to Rock and four sidetracks are in and the layers are making good time.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Though it was thought during the summer that the hay crop this year would be exceedingly light, farmers inform us that a very fair crop has been harvested, and the supply will be much greater than anyone could have imagined two months ago. The late rains brought the grass forth in fine style.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

We are informed that a few days since the professors of the

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The recent appearance of Jay Gould in Kansas is suggestive of a good deal in railroad matters. That Gould is determined to force from the Santa Fe a share of the Kansas business is clearly evident, and that the latter company will leave no effort undone to parallel his railroad projects and freeze him out is equally certain. What the end will be is impossible for us to say. It may result in one of the greatest railroad wars ever seen in the United States, for when Gould and the Santa Fe lock horns, it will be a case of Greek meeting Greek.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

R. T. Coglin, special agent of the Hartford Life Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut, is in the city. This insurance company is recommended by leading men all over the Union. The costs of life insurance is but half what it is in most other companies, and the benefits derived are just as many. Bliss & Wood, of Winfield, recommended the company very highly. Mr. Coglin has just commenced operations in this city. Parties desiring to take life insurance would do well to see him. He is courteous and gentlemanly to one and all. He can be found at the Monumental Hotel.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

We looked and in about two minutes had looked over seven pages and found ten unpaid bills, of which eight were registered from Winfield. They were not the most prominent citizens of that town, and, as we walked out, Kirk suggested that they might be some broken real estate speculators or the employees and teachers of the Methodist college.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Register.

All males who have lived in the state six months, and in the city thirty days should register without delay, as the books will be closed on the 23rd of this month, and all those who have not registered by that time will not be allowed to vote. There is an impression among a great many people that if they do not register to vote, they will not be required to work out a road tax. This is a mistake. All male persons between twenty-one and forty-five years of age who have resided in the State thirty days, and in the city ten days, will be required to work two days on the city streets whether they vote or not, and even though they are not legal voters.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

W. C. GUYER,

A. B. SANKEY, Township Com.

T. M. BILYER.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The W. R. C. of Arkansas City will give a dinner and supper on October 20th, 1886. Your Patronage is solicited.

MRS. J. D. GUTHRIE, PRESIDENT.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Wheat is 65 cents per bushel.

Wm. Blakeney and wife returned home last evening from their Michigan trip.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

We are informed that Chas. Coombs has sold his interest in the South Haven New Era.

Chas. Wing and wife have become residents of the city. They are former residents of Bolton Township.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

T. R. Houghton will build an addition of 25 x 40 feet, two stories high, to his harness establishment building.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

P. L. Snyder & Co., claim to be the first wholesale house established in Arkansas City. They wholesale flour, grain, feed, etc.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Yesterday the election to vote $20,000 of bonds to the Winfield & Wichita road occurred in Winfield. They were voted unanimously.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The flouring mills are to be started going again next week, the canal being completed sufficiently to allow the turning on of the water.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Already the M. E. people are talking of removing the college from Winfield and will do so unless the subscribers march up to the mark and pay up.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad company reports a total of 265 miles built in Kansas by the Chicago, Kansas & Western railroad company.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

It is said the Santa Fe road has 6,000 men at work on their new line down in Oklahoma, and the Indian Territory. Arkansas City furnishes supplies for them all.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

DIED. In Springville, Erie County, New York, October 12th, of quick consumption, Sarah Crocker, aged 9 years, 10 months, and 12 days. The deceased was a sister of M. L. Crocker of this city.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The trustees of the M. E. College at Winfield met Wednesday and passed resolutions demanding that the representative citizens of Winfield fulfill their obligations in regard to that institution.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Dr. G. M. Covert and wife, relatives of Geo. Allen, who came here to visit, have concluded there is no place as good as Arkansas City and have located here. They have gone to housekeeping in the second ward.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

J. B. Crew was uptown today for the first time in 15 months. Mr. Crew has been very sick for a long time. You can imagine his surprise on coming up Summit Street and beholding the magnificent new buildings which have gone up during his sickness. J. W. Hutchison had Mr. Crew in his buggy and was showing him over the city. The sick man has to be carried; he is unable to walk. His limbs are paralyzed.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

In addition to the exclusive wholesale grocery to be established soon by the Austin Bros., there is to be another one. Geo. E. Hasie & Co., will be the proprietors. Their present retail grocery house will be continued, but by other parties. Messrs. Hasie & Co., will have their business in the basement of the Hasie block and will carry about a $30,000 stock. They will do nothing but a wholesale trade. This change will occur in a week or ten days.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

There was a surprise party given last night to Mother Lorry, of Bolton Township. It was gotten up by the ladies of the Relief Corps, and a large number of the boys in blue accompanied by their ladies went out from here. The surprise on the good old lady was complete. As a token of their esteem, the guests presented her with a handsome dress. The event was an enjoyable one and all who attended are loud in their praises of the cordial treatment tendered them by the hostess of the occasion.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

The big strike in Chicago among the employees of the pork packing establishment still progresses. The strikers at first numbered about 2,000 men. Last night at a meeting of District Assembly No. 57,

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

As far as the REPUBLICAN is concerned, we prefer working for a man who does not bear such an unsavory reputation. If Mr. Schiffbauer was such a bad man then, according to the Democrat, how can he be such a good one now, according to the Democrat, you know?

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

To Farmers.

The Arkansas City Roller Mills will be running in full blast on and after Monday, October 18th, and will buy wheat and exchange flour for wheat. Come and see us.

ARKANSAS CITY ROLLER MILLS CO.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

Yesterday morning a railroad outfit came into the city. It was composed of about 50 men, teams, and wagons. They were bound for the Territory, from Chautauqua County. They did a large amount of trading with our merchants while in the city.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

[BELIEVE THIS CONCLUDES THE DAILIES FOR THIS WEEK.]

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

AD. Schtop a Leedle!!

NO SCHODDY GOO,S

On dot blace by Chimminee, und I sells you dot stchuff yoost so scheap as neffer vas, you pet! A vord mit wise vas blenty.

Dot Peter Pearson, VURNITURE MAN.

In Gommershal Block.

Arkansas City Republican, October 16, 1886.

A New Lincoln Story.

Among other stories told about Mr. Lincoln is one by Mr. Rosewater, who was a telegrapher in the War Department during the war.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Slightly Mixed.

The most ridiculous thing of the season, with the exception perhaps of our Mayor trying to stand on a Democratic platform, was that witnessed last evening upon the street.

The great medicine man, with whose appearance many have become familiar, was there on his little stage surrounded by his musicians, discoursing upon the merits of his newly discovered unprecedented double-compounded extract of the essence of cure-all.

Upon the opposite corner was the advance guard of the Salvation Army consisting of a man, woman, and child singing religio-comic songs, and dispensing salvation as freely

--As the wind that blows,

Or the mill that flows

Over the sandhill.

The wind blew the light out and the audience dispersed.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Program of the October Recital

Given by the pupils of Mrs. Meeker, at her residence, October 23, 1886, at 8 p.m.

[SKIPPING ALL BUT NAMES.]

Miss Beck, Mrs. Meeker, Miss Lida Whitney, Miss Grace Keeler, Grace Love, Rowie Fowler, Miss Amy Landes, Miss Ploma Beck, Miss Mae Shindel.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Harvest Home Festival.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

AD. STEINBERG, The King Clothier. In Highland Hall Block.

STEINBERG has some Overcoats,

And they have velvet collars.

It makes the people laugh right out

When he tells the price--ten dollars.

STEINBERG has some little suits,

And they are made of wool.

STEINBERG has some corkscrew suits,

In blue, gray, black, and brown;

Customers say they are the best

They have seen thus far in town.

STEINBERG has some ulsters,

They are overcoats, you know;

The style is late and bound to take--

The swells will tell you so.

STEINBERG asks, before you buy,

To look before you leap.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

AD. This Space reserved for

JOHN KROENERT,

Wholesale and Retail Grocer.

Telephone Connections.

Free Delivery inside of City Limits.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Mrs. O. Ingersoll came home last evening from her four weeks visit back in New York state.

Corn in Wichita only brings 27 cents per bushel. In Arkansas City 35 cents. That is a pointer as to which is the best town.

Misses Lizzie and Alice McGrinty, handsome young ladies of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are visiting in the city, the guests of their sister, Mrs. Geo. McKeever.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

D. L. Means has been enjoying a booming business. He has sold eight farm wagons this week to railroaders and other parties. That is an average of one per day a week and two on Sunday.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Tom Hernal and three other boys of color were taken in this morning for carrying concealed weapons. Hernal was fined $5 and costs. The other two were discharged. The trio were railroaders.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Jimmie Southerland returned last evening from the western part of the State, where he had been prospecting. He took a couple of claims out near the Colorado line. Jimmie says that is a fine country.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The Republicans of the city are in a dilemma. Hon. B. W. Perkins is billed to be here next Wednesday evening to speak. Owing to the fact that the opera house is engaged by a theatre company for that evening, the Republicans have, so far, been unable to secure a place for the speaking to occur. It is impossible at this late hour to change the date.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

And yet you did notice it and recognized every word of it as a great big truth. Our comments were not low and dirty. Talking about dirt and filth, neighbor, we would refer you to the columns of your own journal. For instance, we would direct your attention to that little squib which tells what Frank Schiffbauer said of us. It is the very essence of obscenity.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Grouse Creek Items.

October 16, 1886.

Frequent showers on the Creek keeps fall feed in good shape. Some of our farmers were down to the Territory last week and bought some fine cattle to feed this winter. Mr. Irons is one of our moving elements.

Farmers are busy cribbing their corn. Some give favorable reports, while others are not so flattering.

Smith Winchel is cribbing his corn. He has about as fine a corn as the Creek affords.

A Sunday school picnic at No. 62 in the near future. A good time anticipated. We are bound to maintain our Sunday school, and picnic, too.

JUMBO.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

F. A. Waldo & Co., have opened up for business.

BIRTH. Born to S. B. Reed and wife, a son, this morning.

Our present post office is to be a thing of beauty and a jaw for about three more years.

J. Tethrow was arrested yesterday for being intoxicated and the police cast him in the calaboose. This morning Judge Bryant fined him $5 and costs.

Geo. Whitney returned Saturday night from his trip back to New York. He was called there by the illness of his father, which resulted in his death last week.

J. H. Hilliard, while back in St. Louis, purchased a wagonette for the use of picnic parties and eastern visitors, and also to show visiting railroad magnates over our city.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Henry Wood, president of the Ft. Smith Railroad Company, is in the city. Also, Chief Engineer Martin, of the surveying corps. They are both here on railroad business connected with their road.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Jack Barnthouse returned last night from a trip to Columbus, Chicago, and other eastern points. While gone he purchased a $1,100 bottling machine, to start a branch establishment at Arkansas City. He also sold his gray trotting horse in Chicago for $800. Courier.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Branscombe & Coombs have sold their South Haven New Era to Geo. W. Halferty, of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Mr. Halferty has already taken possession of his newspaper property. Mr. Branscombe goes to Missouri this afternoon. Mr. Coombs will remove to this city.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The officers of the Alton road declare that the moment the Atchison begins to build a line to Chicago, they will commence the construction of a line from Kansas City west or southwest, as otherwise it would not be able to compete for traffic with the other roads, all of which have independent lines west of the river.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The auctioneering on 5th Avenue has grown to such an extent that it has become a nuisance to the people doing business on that streaet. All Saturday afternoon the sidewalks are so crowded that it is almost impossible to get along. Even the crossing on Summit becomes blockaded. Now that the Post Office is located on this avenue, matters will become worse. It is time that the auctioneering business be regulated to a back street.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

H. G. Norton, pedagogue at Rock, came down this morning. He reports track laid on the C. K. & W., from Douglas to within a mile of Akron, and that Akron will be reached tonight. The road will probably reach Winfield on the 25th. The depot at Rock is 24 by 62 feet and there are four side tracks, of a total of 5,000 feet. The company owns 40 acres of quarry north of the town of Rock, and will run a side track to it and use the material of the quarry for ballasting the road. Winfield Courier.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

We are pleased to note that as the campaign progresses, Republicans are warming up to the work. There are evidences that from now until the election a vigorous effort will be made to bring out a heavy vote. If this is done, there need be no fears of the result. The county central committee has made appointments for meetings in various part of the county, and arranged for able speakers to be in attendance. Every individual Republican should interest himself to bring out the largest possible vote.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Suicide.

The deceased has not been having good health for some time past. He was about 40 years old. He has been engaged in running a huckster wagon for some time and his wife has been keeping boarders to aid in getting along. Their domestic relations are said to have been pleasant. Therefore, the cause of his death is a mystery as far as the outside world has knowledge.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Fred McLaughlin was over to Dexter Saturday. He informs us the

D. M. & A. surveyors are camped three miles south of Dexter. He was informed that the surveyors have run lines north and south of Dexter in trying to get into that town, but the big hill prevents them. The general opinion is the road will miss Dexter and there is talk now of moving the town over on the Gilbert farm, so that it will be on the road.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

School begins Monday, November 1, 1886.

Ed. Leonard is up from the Territory visiting relatives and friends.

Tom Tyner has again sold his painting business. This time the buyers were Roberts & Turpin.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Austin Bailey was arrested today on a State warrant for assault on Ollie Stevenson. He plead guilty before Judge Kreamer and was fined $5 and costs.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Peter Getto, Fritz Snitzler, and Chas. Snitzler were down from Wichita today buying property. They are all men of money. Fritz Snitzler weighs 350 pounds.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

J. W. Ruby sold the property purchased of Wm. Gibby on 5th Avenue a few months ago, last evening, to eastern parties for $10,000. When he purchased it, he gave $5,500. F. J. Hess made the sale.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

C. L. Newton, instead of returning to Louisville, as the REPUBLICAN stated yesterday, returned to Arkansas City. He came from Louisville. The typo who made the mistake has since died an unnatural death.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

S. C. Kelly was over from Grant Township today. He informs us that the Santa Fe surveyors are running another line from Cedarvale to Winfield and that they tell him that the road is to be built there.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Samuel Hartman, of Wakarussa, Indiana, has been visiting in the city. He informs us that he never visted a town as lively as Arkansas City. He returned home this morning. The REPUBLICAN will keep him posted in regard to our city. Mr. Hartman is a friend of D. L. Means.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The Ft. Smith surveyors are to run a preliminary line to Maple City within the next few days from Kaw Agency. Should the route to Maple City be selected, that village will no doubt experience a boom never witnessed before in that vicinity. Nevertheless, we believe Arkansas City has secured the road, whatever route is selected.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The Prohibitionists have nominated T. V. McConn for representative from this district. Their county ticket is headed by Lee Brown, of New Salem, for district clerk; B. F. Wood, Winfield, for probate Judge; Miss Kelley has been endorsed for county superintendent. No one was nominated for County Attorney.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

E. P. Green, of St. Louis, is in the city, looking up a location. Mr. Green informs us that he has been traveling since last April and during that time he has seen no place he liked so well as Arkansas City. He thinks that we have a good outlook for the building of a great city. He desires to locate a wholesale grocery here. For 23 years he was connected with a St. Louis establishment of this kind. Mr. Green is looking our city over today, and the prospects are he will stay with us and enter business.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Will Return to Work.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Democratic Call.

O. S. GIBSON, Committeeman.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The Representative Question.

The coming political fight in this county is warming up considerably. The pot is fast beginning to boil. The principal contest has narrowed down apparently to which candidate for repre-sentative of this district will be elected. Our readers are aware who those are before them seeking the office. The Republican nominee is Hon. L. P. King; the Democratic nominee is F. P. Schiffbauer. The former is of Beaver Township; the latter of this city.

Further, if Mr. Schiffbauer should by a chance be elected, what could he do for Arkansas City in a Republican legislature? He would be sent there as a Democrat. His principles would not be in accordance with the powers that be and therefore he would gain no recognition. Mr. King, as before, would be placed on many important committees from the fact that he is a Republican and could there serve Arkansas City, his district, and the State to a greater advantage. Besides, his first term experience would place him on any equal footing with the majority of his brother legislators. In conclusion, we say to Republicans, work and vote for Hon. L. P. King for representative.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Winfield society is never without a sensation. The latest is caused by an organ being placed in the Christian Church by a portion of its members. Another faction opposed it. On the Saturday evening preceding the first Sunday, the organ was placed in the church. The opposing faction, headed by Judge Gans and Wm. Hackney, filed an injunction against its use, and thus playing on it was prevented. The case was argued before a court of justice the following week, and the judge decided the case was not in his jurisdiction as he only acted upon cases of equity. The anti-organ faction changed their petition and the case came up before Judge Torrance this week. He decided that as far as the court was concerned, the organ should stay in the church. Hackney and Gans intend taking an appeal to the supreme court. In Arkansas City there was strong opposition to an organ being introduced in church, but the official board convened and compromised the question. It was settled by the organ being placed in the church. It is to be used during Sunday school and at all singing hours during church services, except at 11 a.m. Thus this question was settled without trouble. It is unreasonable to drag such ecclesiastical questions into a court of justice.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

S. C. Smith left this morning for Jamestown, New York.

Dr. S. B. Parsons and wife left on a tour through the western counties this morning.

The Austin Bros., will open up their wholesale grocery establishment about November 15. They will carry a $30,000 stock.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Jas. Hedley sold his south Summit Street property, consisting of three lots, yesterday to an Iola capitalist for $6,000.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The Frisco is having unusually heavy travel east and is making excellent time and connection at St. Louis with all eastbound trains.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Hollaway & Gilbert shipped in last evening 23 carloads of cattle from Colorado. They are to be placed on their ranch in the Territory.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

H. C. Nicholson came up from Pawnee Agency last evening. He will return in a few days, accompanied by his wife, where they will reside.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Rev. Wilson, who is located at Yates Centre, but who formerly lived here, was in the city today shaking hands with old acquaintances. Mr. Wilson was greatly surprised at the growth of our city.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

C. L. Newton, the gentleman who came here from Louisville, Kentucky, has rented a room in the Eagle Block on South Summit street and is making preparations to open up a wholesale grocery as soon as possible. He has already purchased his stock and will endeavor to be ready to commence business next week. Arkansas City do boom.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

At last we are to be afflicted with the Salvation Army. The past two evenings the advance guard has been parading our streets and singing religious songs greatly to the amusement of our citizens. The novelty wears off in a few days and then the Salvation Army becomes a grand nuisance. The advance guard consists of a man, his wife, and baby. And they drive up and down the street singing at the top of their voices.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

A couple of men came into the First National Bank yesterday. They claimed to have been working for Price & McGavock, railroad contractors, and presented a check for payment for $75. Mr. Dean, to whom the check was presented, thought that it did not look correct and on examining closer refused to honor the check, because he thought it had been raised from $7.05 to $75.00. Whoever did the changing of the check did a very bunglesome job.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Words of Wisdom. [NOTE: KELLY OR KELLEY...???]

Republicans, the above is applicable in this district on the representative question. Take hold in time and vote for King.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Drinking From the Cup of Remorse.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The Y. M. C. A. Lecture Course will open tomorrow night by Hon. Geo. R. Wendling, who will deliver his celebrated lecture, Saul of Tarsus. In getting up this course, the Y. M. C. A. Committee have selected the best talents that can be procured. Their endeavor has been to bring before the people of Arkansas City a course of entertainments that are both interesting and very profitable to the best interests of the people.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Yesterday afternoon the Kellogg base ball nine, composed of players from Wellington, Harper, Oxford, and Kellogg, visited this city and played the Canal City club. Two of the players of the last named club were not in attendance. The score at the end of the last inning stood 17 to 11 in favor of the Kellogg club. Our boys were in no condition to play, but as the visitors wanted to play so badly our boys accommodated them.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

E. F. Wilbur, of St. Louis, is in the city. Mr. Wilbur is desirous of locating here, providing he can secure a business room within the next two months. He wishes to open up a first-class meat market. He is exceedingly well pleased with our city and thinks we will be ahead of Wichita within a couple of years. The finger of fortune points directly to Arkansas City as the future Kansas City of Kansas.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Kansas Methodism had at the close of last conference year, April, 1886, 673 Sunday schools, 7,392 officers and teachers, 53,720 scholars. An increase of 6,931 scholars over 1885. During the same period 68 churches and 25 parsonages were erected, with a value of $181,767. The increase in church membership was at the rate of 117 a week.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

And now the Visitor charges the Courier with having done more to kill Winfield than all the neighboring towns around. This is a serious charge, and if proven, should merit something awful. What does the Courier answer to this charge? Winfield Telegram.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Hoover & Taylor drove their fine herd of cattle through the city this morning for winter quarters some 90 miles down in the Territory. There were 375 cattle. Hoover & Taylor are of Douglass.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

C. F. Wolters has returned from his visit to Missouri.

Ed Finney was up from Kaw Agency last evening on business.

R. Rosenberg is quite sick. This morning his life was almost dispared of.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Messrs. Coleman and Bishop sold their North Summit Street lots to Mrs. Morse for $1,200.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

D. C. Duncan sold his 20 acres of land, north of town, to Joseph Sherburne at $400 per acre.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

H. B. Keeler, district passenger and freight agent of the Santa Fe, stationed at Wichita, is in the city.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Dr. S. B. Parsons and wife have returned from their western trip. They only went as far as Wichita.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Mrs. F. W. Farrar and Mrs. J. L. Huey visited Anthony the first of the week. They came home this morning.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The Dick Gorman troupe drew a fair audience last evening. Dick himself is very fair; but his support, that is the greater portion, was very poor.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

G. B. Rogers, trainmaster of the Santa Fe, came down from Newton this morning. W. J. Byrth, of Newton, of the Santa Fe was also down.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Rev. J. C. Halleday and wife were in the city today. They were en route for Geuda Springs where they have gone to partake of the water of health.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

J. T. Cameron and family arrived in the city this morning and this will be their future home. They are friends of S. S. Lambert and family and are from Lime Springs, Iowa.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

There will be preaching at the Y. M. C. A. Hall next Sabbath evening, by Mrs. Williams, wife of Rev. T. W. Williams of this city. All are invited. Services begin at 7:30 p.m.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The bond proposition in Sheridan Township for the Pan-Handle road was carried by 11 majority. There are to be bonds voted in four other townships, when the line will be completed.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Messrs. Prescott and Beal purchased the T. V. McConn property on North Summit Street yesterday, through the real estate agency of Lowe, Hoffman & Barron. The consideration was $6,000.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Jim Ridenour says as he has nothing else to do, he will join the army until his room is ready for occupancy. We suppose Jim means the Salvation Army. Just imagine Jim signing a hymn or psalm, if you can.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The W. R. C. gave a warm dinner and supper yesterday in Summit block. They had a fair attendance at both meals. Hon. B. W. Perkins was served with his supper by them. The boys in blue and their wives gathered around their comrade and gave him a hearty welcome.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The boom in Arkansas City is greater than it ever was. We thought as many others did, that as fall came on, it would be greatly diminished. We were mistaken. Property is selling more rapidly and commanding almost twice the figures that it did four months ago.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

W. Root, a gentleman who came here from Ohio looking for speculation in real estte, has invested quite largely. Among his purchases are the two Wm. Blakeney lots on North Summit Street, which he bought for $3,100. They are located at the corner of 10th Avenue and Summit Street. Lowe, Hoffman & Barron made the sale.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The above is written in reference to the Rock Island coming via Douglass to Winfield and then to Arkansas City. Winfield now realizes that the Wichita & Winfield road is not going to materialize and is seeking other methods to procure the Rock Island. You are too treacherous, neighbor, to trust. We have trusted you on other occasions to our sorrow. We wish to assure the Telegram that Arkansas City is feeling exceedingly well. We have no desire to shake hands. Let each tub set on its own bottom.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The Courier says Winfield has only ten days more in which to decide about the college. Only $4,000 of the $20,000 annuity is subscribed. Unless the balance is secured at once, work on the college building will cease, and the M. E. College of the Southwest Kansas Conference will again be put on wheels.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The Santa Fe is making big preparations to commence the laying of track here. Several extra trains arrive daily with material. Today the noon passenger crew were sent to Winfield to bring down a train load of material.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

In about another week through trains will be running from Arkansas City via El Dorado, to Kansas City. This will be another milestone in the history of our city. El Dorado Republican.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Dr. J. Q. Hazelton has returned from his Indian visit.

Rev. Cline and family have removed to the M. E. Parsonage.

Miss Clara Bryant has returned from her summer visit back in Illinois.

BIRTH. Born to Charley Steel and wife, this morning, October 22, a ten pound boy.

Col. A. B. Campell will speak in this city next Wednesday evening. Republicans come out.

[WONDER IF THIS SHOULD BE CAMPBELL?]

John Doe and Richard Roe were taken in last night for being drunk. Judge Bryant find them $5 and costs each.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

B. H. Ober, an eastern capitalist, arrived in the city today and will invest in real estate. He is a relation of A. G. And C. F. Lowe, of this city.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

W. Ward is compelled to carry his left arm in a sling. He poisoned his hand while unloading some goods a few days since. His injury is very annoying.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

J. H. Eckert, of Belleville, Illinois, has located in our city. Mr. Eckert is an attorney and has taken office rooms with Judge J. Pyburn. He is a friend of C. Atwood.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

That the Winfield papers discriminate in publishing the real estate transfers is a fact. They not only do this, but in many cases they change the consideration of those they do publish.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

John Magill came in from Illinois last evening to attend to some business matters. He was visiting in St. Louis and thought he would make the trip here while so far on the way. He will remain here a week or so.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The Y. M. C. A. Lecture Course opened last evening in Highland Opera House with Geo. R. Wendling in Saul of Tarsus. The lecture was what was desired and expected. The audience was not large, owing to the bad weather.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Dr. G. J. Robinson, of Sedgwick, has located in our city and has purchased a half interest in the practice of Dr. C. R. Fowler. The new firm name will be Fowler & Robinson. Mr. Robinson has moved his family here and entered upon his duties.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Julus Behrend, the gentlemanly junior member of the firm of Youngheim & Co., returned from his Cincinnati visit last evening greatly imporoved in health. He had a royal good time, but found no place equal to Arkansas City in prosperity.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Rev. S. B. Fleming returned from Pennsylvania last evening. He will hold services at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday at the usual hours. While away Rev. Fleming buried both his father and mother. The father died first; his mother died 19 days after.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

The grand united order of O. F. has disbanded for the present, and are vacating the J. Keck building. It is the intention of the Arkansas City and Winfield lodges to consolidate. F. M. Wilkinson will occupy the vacated rooms after the first of the month. Telegram.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Danks Bros., are beyond doubt the best machinists in this part of Kansas. Arkansas City was very fortunate in securing them as proprietors of the machine shops and foundry. They are now engaged in building an engine for Henderson & Co. They complete it entirely.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

There is a belt of land through the southern part of the county in which the chintz bugs seem to flourish better than common. Charley Longfeldt says that the ground on his place is even now literally covered with the insects. They destroyed his fall crops, which he has replanted, and he thinks they are going to stay and wait for the spring crop.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

AD. Artley, Andrews & Anderson, Lawyers and Real Estate Brokers. Over First National Bank, Arkansas City, Kansas.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Grouse Creek Items.

October 21, 1886.

[MUCH OF THIS IS ILLEGIBLE...SHEET ALMOST COMPLETELY WHITE DUE TO A DAD BURN AD!]

Mr. Fox has sold out and he is going to move to Michigan to live.

Our schoolhouse is undergoing repairs. We stand second to none in our school matters. Uncle Jacob Miller is doing the work.

Diptheria is raging in some of the near neighborhoods. Intelligence reached us the other day that the Silver Creek school was broken up on account of that dread disease.

Mrs. Miller is over to the city to visit with her daughter.

Mrs. Crawford has been sick; hope she is better soon.

JUMBO.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

[NOTE: FIRST TIME McLENAN; SECOND TIME McLENNAN.]

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Josh Billings very sagely remarked that the best spot on which to wear a boil was on some other man. Geronimo, it is true, is an untutored savage, but he is possessed of the same philosophical turn of mind. A few days ago the doctor of the garrison at San Antonio, Texas, gave Geronimo some pills to take and he made his squaw swallow them. It may have been that Geronimo had a dim suspicion that the pale face was putting up a little job to send him to the happy hunting grounds, and therefore determined to try them on his wife in order to ascertain the effect. Geronimo was never caught napping in his life, and he is not going to allow himself to slip up on a little thing like a dose of bills.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

Peter Pearson is busy unpacking a carload of furniture just received this week, consisting of beds and suits that for design and artistic finish surpasses anything that has ever been shown in this city.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

AD. [THIS AD MADE REST OF PAGE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ.]

FIRST LINE ??? LOOKS LIKE: WE WILL CHANGE THE WORLD,

And Come to the Front with Choice Styles and Low Prices.

SALISBURY & CO.

One Price Shoe Men.

Highland Hall Block.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

AD. P. L. SNYDER & CO.

Wholesale dealers in COAL, FLOUR, FEED, AND GRAIN.

OFFICE: GRADY BLOCK.

Arkansas City Republican, October 23, 1886.

AD. We are Showing the best shoes for BOYS AND YOUTHS IN THE CITY. EVERY ONE WARRANTED!

Bittle Block.