Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

A Peep Over the Shoulder.

This number completes Volume 1st of the WINFIELD COURIER. One year ago it was started to supply a want long felt, not only in the Republican party, but among businessmen of all shades of opinion, who desired a good advertising medium. . . .

The buildings erected during the year just closed have been of the most substantial kind, the most prominent of which we call to mind, the splendid brick Bank building of M. L. Read; the neat Drug house of Maris, Carson & Baldwin; the magnificent flowering mills of C. A. Bliss and Blandin & Covert; the jail and Courthouse; the residences of Kirk, McMillen, and Dr. Graham. These are but a few of the many built during the last twelve months, and they are such as to do credit to any town in the state. Bridges of magnificent proportions span all main streams on the roads leading to town. . . .

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

A SHOCKING TRAGEDY AT LAZETTE!

One of the saddest affairs we have ever been called upon to chronicle occurred at the town of Lazette, in this county, at a masquerade ball given there last Christmas eve. The chief actors in the horrible tragedy were Winfield Scott Osborn, the victim, and Thomas T. Rucker, the accused, of Lazette. Being somewhat acquainted with the accused, and desiring to give a true version of the affair, we went to the jail and got the story from Mr. Rucker himself, and which runs something like the following.

What happened after that the accused very properly refuses to disclose, and only adding that the many wild and exaggerated accounts already afloat will not be believed, but asks the public suspend their judgment until the facts are brought out in a fair and impartial trial.

Thomas T. Rucker, the accused, was born in New Orleans, and was 27 years old last July; he is of medium height, light hair, blue eyes, and has none of that "bully look" generally accredited to persons accused of such a crime, but on the other hand would strike the close observer as a young man who must have had the advantage of good moral training in his younger days. He is well known at Lazette and on Timber Creek, where he bears an excellent character.

Of the murdered Osborn we can say but little. He, we understand, was almost a stranger in Lazette, having come there from Joplin, Missouri. Rucker says he never met him to speak to him until the evening before the fatal Christmas eve.

The prisoner after learning what he had done, no doubt overcome with fear and remorse as well as appalled at the consequences of the bloody deed, attempted to kill himself. In speaking of his widowed mother, who lived at Burlington, Missouri, and how the sad news would affect her, the prisoner was deeply moved and could hardly answer our questions, which shows that he is not at all insensible, nor without feeling. What the Coroner's Jury will show we do not at this writing know, as the result of their deliberations have not been transmitted to this place.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

A murderer now occupies the county jail.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

Horse racing is now attracting the attention of our sporting men.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

The Thermometer has never gotten lower than 10 degrees above zero this winter.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

Union Sunday school concert on next Sabbath evening at the Baptist Church.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

This week we issue one day ahead of time to wish our patrons a happy new year.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

Kansas as a grange state ranks fourth on the list. First comes Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. Kansas has about seven hundred granges.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

Corn is becoming very scarce in the country, which will result in a thinning out of hogs and fattening of cattle. Advanced to fifty cents per bushel. Emporia News.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

Rev. Mr. Rigby baptized his first convert, a young Englishman named Jones, who has been staying with him for some time, in the Walnut River, Sunday before last.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

The regular communion service of the Congregational Church will be held on the 11th of January, 1874, at 11 o'clock a.m. Preparatory and business meeting on the evening of the 10th, at 6-1/2 o'clock, in the Baptist Church.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

It puts a person in mind of old times to hear the mellow tones of the new bell ring out on a Sabbath morning. The bell weighs five hundred pounds and is a fine improvement to our young city.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

By request of T. A. Wilkinson, I would like to state that the bill of T. R. Wilson was credited to T. A. Wilkinson, in the amount of $27.00 of the last commissioners' proceedings, and the Journal Record shows the same not to be T. A. Wilkinson's.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

The bummers of Arkansas City and Oxford attended the dance at Thomasville on Christmas night, and got away with all the odd hats, caps, and coats that happened to lie around loose, and many was the poor country boy who went home bareheaded. They should have had better luck.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

RUNAWAY. Thursday morning a team belonging to J. G. Service, which was left standing unhitched in front of the post office, took fright and started at a lively gait up main street. Turning the corner at W. H. H. Maris', they left the seat in the road, and one horse was picked up, and, Mr. Service went on his way rejoicing. Nobody hurt.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

The Holidays are a good time for the printers. Cake is always plenty and there are always a few who remember the good type stickers. Since our last issue we have received a supply from Joe Lipscomb, who remembered us during the festivities of the Christmas Tree at W. H. H. Maris' on Friday eve. Good boy, Joe. Mrs. Newman also presented the editor with a huge slice of the mountain cake at Masonic festival.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

Yesterday we stepped into the furniture shop of J. W. Johnston, three doors south of the post office, and were surprised to see his excellent stock of furniture of all descriptions suited to this country. We know Mr. Johnston to be a first-class workman, and as he manufactures the most of his stock himself out of the best of timber, anything purchased of him can be relied on as good and durable. He doesn't advertise to sell at cost, but he does sell at terrible low figures.

Winfield Courier, January 2, 1874.

Number of Marriage Licenses issued for the year ending December 31, 1873: 88.

The following were issued for the month of December just ended.

F. C. Johnson, to Miss Naomi Bickel.

David Perry, to Eliza Cooper.

J. L. Cottingham, to Adorista F. McKee.

Emma Dean, to Estella Tyner.

John Hanahan, to Isabella Anderson.

S. E. Woodard, to Caroline A. Lee.

Jacob Sharp, to Florence M. Lacy.

Charles Fisk to Olive A. Hunt.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

Mr. T. H. Benning is in town on a short visit.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

The new county officers take possession next Monday.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

After tomorrow the ten percent penalty is added to unpaid taxes.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

Rev. J. E. Platter will preach in the Courthouse next Sabbath, at 11 p.m.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

The citizens of Vernon Township will have a grand wolf hunt on the 15th inst.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

T. A. Wilkinson has a splendid team of horses which he will trade for city property.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

C. M. Scott, of Arkansas City, was in town last Tuesday. He isn't going to Topeka.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

Cliff Wood killed five hogs yesterday 221 days old which netted 210 pounds each. How is that?

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

Last Friday Mr. Titus dug his potatoes on the Black farm near town and they turned out in good condition.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

Allison came to grief by having his pony come out behind in a race with Kimble's horse last New Year's day, a bad beginning for 1874 for Allison.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

We regret to notice that Mr. L. B. Paul has packed up his goods and removed with his family to Independence. Mr. Paul was a good citizen and an enterprising merchant, and his loss is deeply felt by our citizens.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

Clint. Arnold has sued William Thurman in the sum of $5,000 to repair a breach supposed to have been made in his character by being called a horse-thief by Thurman; and now Thurman has sent J. C. Bigger to Council Grove to take depositions to prove it on him.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

Harry Ludlow, who recently sold out his interest in the Sumner County Press, and who has been in our city with a running horse for the past week, started west on a hunt last Wednesday in company with a number of our sports.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

That weathervane again. And now comes Stewart & Simpson and the Board of County Commissioners, who say that T. A. Rice did not give, donate, or make the county a present of that vane, but that the county paid for it as a part of the contract. Give us a rest.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

Horneman, of Little Dutch, had another dance New Year's night, and although the crowd was large everything was conducted in a very quiet and orderly manner which did credit to the management. The cause assigned for the contrast between this and the one previously mentioned by us, was the fact that a different party of Winfielders attended.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

Every person in Cowley County who can raise enough money to pay half fare is going to Topeka as a delegate to the third house. Our worthy legislator, Hon. Wm. Martin, and his noon-day shadow, Allison, have already taken their departure and they will be followed in due time by W. W. Walton, R. L. Walker, E. B. Kager, James McDermott, James Kelly, and others too numerous to mention.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

Wolf Hunt.

The citizens of Vernon Township and vicinity assembled January 5, 1874, for the purpose of organizing for a wolf hunt. D. Hopkins was chosen chairman of the meeting. A committee was appointed to draft a programme for the hunt consisting of Dr. A. S. Capper, E. D. Skinner, and T. Thompson. The place of closing the circle is the northeast quarter of the 16th section of Vernon Township, the boundary lines as follows.

The Walnut River on the east, the Arkansas on the west, the south line of Vernon Township on the south, two miles north of the north line of Vernon Township on the north.

The day designated for the hunt: January 15, 1874. Time of starting at the boundary lines 10 o'clock A.M. The men are allowed to carry fire-arms, but no shooting is allowed inside of the ring. Dogs are not allowed to run loose when the ring is closed. The Chief Marshal gives the signal when the dogs are to be loosed. The proceeds of the hunt to be donated to the Cowley County school fund. T. A. Blanchard is Chief Marshal. There shall be a marshal for each line and he shall call as many aides as needed; everyone having a horn or bell is requested to bring it. The chief marshal shall wear a blue scarf; the marshal on the lines and their aides shall wear a red scarf or ribbon.

A general invitation is extended to all, and a special one to the editors of the Oxford and Winfield papers.

By order of Committee.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

The Board of County Commissioners of Cowley County, Frank Cox, John D. Maurer, and O. C. Smith, completed their labor, as a Board, last Monday. We have not the time or space to review their actions for the last two years, except to say that, although we have differed with them on some things, yet on the whole we believe that their every action will bear the closest scrutiny of the veriest fault finder. No one will doubt their honesty except he who never drew an honest breath or had an honest emotion. Their ability will compare favorably with the average, and we doubt if other men could have been selected in the county who would or could have done better.

The completion of the Courthouse, securing a splendid jail to the county without the expenditure of one dollar, the successful defense of two vexatious lawsuits, at but little cost to the county, all attest the honesty and faithfulness of the late Board of County Commissioners of this county, and just so sure as time rolls the time will come when the people of this county will be free to acknowledge that the old Board has been foully and maliciously misrepresented.

The new Board enter upon their duties next Monday, under the most favorable auspices. Everything in working order. The affairs of the county shipshape and little to do but hold her "so steadily" for the next two years. We shall deal fairly by them as we have with their predecessors, and we hope that the new Board may prove themselves as able, honest, and efficient as the old.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

MARRIED. MANSER - WALTON. Married in Arkansas City at the residence of Amos Walton, by the Rev. J. E. Platter, on Sunday eve., Jan. 4th, Mr. G. S. Manser of Winfield, to Miss Fannie Walton of Arkansas City.

The happy couple have taken up their residence in our little city, amid the best wishes and warmest congratulations of their numerous friends both in this place and Arkansas City. The bride, without resigning her position as a lady, has become a Man-ser.

MARRIED. KELSEY - POLK. Married at the residence of the groom's parents ten miles north of Winfield on New Year's night, Mr. Cleveland Kelsey to Miss Sophia Polk, both of this county.

Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.

DIED. In this city, of consumption, January 7, 1874, William T. Dougherty, in the 33rd year of his age. The deceased had been afflicted for a long time and suffered a great deal. He experienced religion a short time ago and died in the triumph of a living faith. He leaves a wife, and family of small children to mourn his loss.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

The Kaw Agency. Cuteness of Arkansas City Officials.

A short time ago I had occasion to visit the Kaw Agency and if you will permit me I will give you a few of the observations that I made.

We crossed the state line south of Maple City, and the road led down the little Beaver. Of this stream little need be said, more than that it runs through as fertile and fine a valley as there is in this country of the same size. About four miles below the junction of the two Beavers, the agency is situated. The confluence of the Big Beaver and the Arkansas is something like a mile below. The buildings at the Agency are being built in as beautiful a natural grove of oaks as can be found, it being on a gentle eminence that commands a good view of the surrounding country. Here you can find all that is necessary to constitute a rich and fort_____ [?] country. The soil is as good as can be found; water is plenty. In the Beaver it is as clear as crystal, but the Arkansas presents a rather murky appearance. There is sufficient timber for all demands, also good building stone and within easy hauling distance.

Mr. Stubbs, the Agent, whose hospitality we enjoyed, is deeply interested in his work, as his labor shows. He has been among these Indians for the last ten years, and the regard evinced for him by his charges is good proof that sordidness and rapacity are not his characteristics and which have so often been a controlling element in many Indian agents' characters. Notwithstanding the oft repeated saying of many that the present policy of the government was a failure, if it works as efficiently in other places as Mr. Stubbs is carrying it out here, I venture the opinion that the end of Indian difficulties will be seen by the time the present generation passes away. I opine that the hue and cry that is raised by many against the humane policy that is now being tried have expectations not altogether disinterested, could the system be done away with.

Speaking of the half breeds brings to mind the facts that S. P. Channell of Arkansas City, was down there at the time that we were, to see one of these half breeds, Fredrick Handy by name, the one that created such confusion among the merchants of the City a short time ago. Mr. Channell, I believe, had better success than did the officials that were sent down a short time before, to decoy this poor untutored child of the plain out of his native fastness into the jurisdiction of white man's law. As the officials exercised so much shrewdness, as they thought, I will relate the circumstances as told to me.

The city marshal and a constable of Arkansas City went to the Agency armed with warrants, summons, and "sich," to bring Hardy to grief before the tribunals at the city. In order to make things work, it was essential that their victim should be decoyed within the limits of the state. To do this, in the morning the two officials started from the Agency, and before they got to Hardy's house, one of them dismounted and gave his horse to the other one to lead, and told him to go to some agreed place, on the line, and he would bring their man there. So he started off towards Hardy's limping, and when he arrived there he told Hardy that he was a cattle man and had a drove of twelve hundred head up near the line which he wished to visit, but was so lame that he could not walk, and he wished to get Hardy to take him up there with his team.

Fred readily consented to go, and drove up to where the official directed. The house where they stopped is situated near the line, and Fred instead of taking his team into the state, left it across the line. They went into the house, ate dinner, and after dinner Fred heard the officer state that the people of Arkansas City would have to give him credit for a great deal of shrewdness, in getting the half breed out of the Territory. But he had no sooner said it than Fred was again free, having crossed over the line at a bound, and that is why the scheme set on foot by the victimized merchants to get this man where they could make him "fork over" failed.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ESCAPE TAXATION!

It will be remembered that the last Legislature enacted what was called a mortgage exemption law. At once the Attorney General pronounced the law unconstitutional. It is not only unconstitutional but manifestly unjust. The township trustees or assessors of Cowley County met at the County Clerk's office last spring after election and were directed by the County Clerk to tax all promissory notes held on March 1st, 1872. This means mortgage notes also. Very few, if any, assessors obeyed the instructions. At a later date the County Commissioners directed the County Clerk to examine the Register of Deed's books and take therefrom all evidence of individual credits and charge them to the proper persons on the tax rolls. It has just come to light, now that the personal property taxpaying season is substan-tially over, that said order was not obeyed. This is an outrage, and somebody is to blame for it. We are careful not to accuse any man wrongfully. Perhaps the County Clerk can explain this away, but it looks pretty bad.

The records of Cowley County show a mortgage indebtedness of about two hundred thousand dollars. It is estimated that at least one-half that amount is taxable for 1873. Had this amount been assessed, it would have put into the county treasury twenty-five hundred dollars of county money and as much more of other funds. If this amount had been assessed, every other man's taxes would have been lighter. The very men who can best afford to pay taxes have thus escaped. It was a blood stirring sight, the other day, to see a man who had several thousand dollars worth of mortgages in his pocket walk into the County Treasurer's office and pay forty cents of tax.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

Butter is fifteen cents.

Corn is eighteen cents.

Eggs are twelve and a half cents.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

A cold one was last Tuesday night.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

The new county officers took possession last Monday.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

County Attorney Torrance is expected home next week.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

See notice in another column inviting bids for twenty cords of wood.

NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I will accept bids for furnishing 20 cords of wood for the county, to be delivered at the Courthouse. Please make your bids for hard and soft wood of merchantable quality. Bids to be opened and contract let on the 24th day of January.

M. G. TROUP, County Clerk.

Winfield, Jan. 13, 1874.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

Ice is four inches thick, and our ice men are shoving it under cover before it melts.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

Henry McDorman, F. Rix, and R. T. Wells, of Dexter, brought 14 bushels of wheat to Bliss Co.'s mill which made 43 pounds of flour to the bushel, besides the toll.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

Wichita merchants are buying corn and shipping it to Kansas City. No! We don't need any railroad? Corn sells at Wichita for thirty cents. We are told that it brings $1.75 per bushel out on the Medicine Lodge.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

The St. Joseph, Kansas and Texas Pacific railroad company has filed their mortgage for record in the office of the register of deeds for this county. It is a pretty lengthy document and looks like business.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

The Telegram comes to us this week on time and looking better than usual, neither does it contain the usual amount of insults and dirt. W. E. Doud is now connected with the paper as publisher and editor, and bids fair to improve its character.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

The popular opinion, and one which we entertained ourselves, was, that the county owned the jail, it having been built by the city of Winfield and donated to the county, as we supposed. But the new board of commissioners discovered the other day that the city owned the jail and only gives the use of it to the county.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

The daily stage line from Wichita to this place is to be changed from the present route and come down the Arkansas Valley to a point about two miles this side of Oxford and then runs into this place and down to Arkansas City. A buck-board will run from here to Douglass.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

Sheriff Parker goes out of office with the respect of all who know him. Some prejudice has been raised against him in certain localities by misrepresentation. But James Parker is an honest man, and those who know him have unlimited confidence in his integrity and humanity. Would that we had more like him.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

The new Board of County Commissioners met last Monday at the courthouse and organized by electing R. F. Burden of Windsor Township, chairman. Mr. Burden is a careful, prudent, and experienced man. He held the position of county commissioner in Iowa for six years, so that he is no novice. The new board appear to be an intelligent and practical set of men, and bid fair to meet the expectations of all the well wishers of the county.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

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Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

FORMATION OF COWLEY COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY.

At a meeting of medical men held at the office of Dr. Egbert, Winfield, on Tuesday, January 8th, 1874, it was unanimously resolved to organize a County Medical Society, and the following temporary organization was effected to carry out the necessary arrangements: Dr. W. Q. Mansfield, President; Dr. D. N. Egbert, Secretary; Dr. T. G. Peyton, Treasurer.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

Dr. Nathan Hughes, of Arkansas City, and Drs. D. C. Cram and W. A. Andrews, of Winfield.

It was resolved that the society meet at 2 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday in February, at Dr. Egbert's office, to form a permanent organization. Also resolved that the members of the medical fraternity of the county be respectfully invited to be present.

Dr. W. Q. MANSFIELD, President.

D. N. EGBERT, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

Last Saturday, Deputy Worden organized a Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry in Winfield. There were twenty-four charter members present, fourteen gentlemen and ten ladies. The officers so far as we could learn are: A. T. STEWART, MASTER; J. D. COCHRAN, OVERSEER; N. C. McCULLOCH, LECTURER; J. G. SERVICE, SECRETARY; JETHRO COCHRAN, CHAPLAIN; MRS. SERVICE, CERES; MRS. MARY A. McCULLOCH, POMONA; MISS BURGER, ASSISTANT STEWART.

The next meeting will be held at the Courthouse next Saturday, the 17th.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

The Beaver grange of the order of Patrons of Husbandry was organized at Thomasville, Cowley County, Kansas, on the evening of December 26th, 1873, by Deputy J. H. Worden. The following named persons paid their fees, took the obligations, and were duly installed into the following offices: W. A. FREEMAN, MASTER; B. F. NESMITH, OVERSEER; Z. B. MYERS, LECTURER; A. K. JENKINS, STEWARD; JAMES DALTON, ASSISTANT STEWARD; M. S. ROSEBERRY, CHAPLAIN; WARREN WOOD, TREASURER; C. M. ROSEBERRY, SECRETARY; PHILO KENT, GATE KEEPER; MRS. JENNIE WOOD, CERES; MRS. MARY J. FREEMAN, POMONA; MRS. SUSAN DALTON, FLORA; MRS. MARY C. McCULLOCH, LADY ASSISTANT STEWARD.

After instructing members with reference to their duties, the Deputy closed the meeting.

C. M. ROSEBERRY, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

The Board of County commissioners met in Clerk's office. All present.

Resignation of J. W. Tull, of Windsor Township received and accepted and Wm. Fritch appointed to fill the vacancy.

Resignation of H. H. Martin, clerk of Vernon Township, and W. Nixon appointed to fill vacancy.

Resignation of D. C. Onstott, trustee of Ninescah Township and L. B. Walmsey appointed to fill vacancy.

R. Shoen and L. Baldwin were appointed road viewers on A. A. Mills county road to date from Nov. 7th, 1873.

Report on A. A. Mills county road received, and accepted, and the road ordered opened 40 ft. wide.

Report on Wm. Steele's county road received and accepted as far as station 24 as per Surveyor's plat and report.

Report of County Surveyor on the re-survey of a portion of the T., A. & Winfield state road received and accepted as reported.

Petition of E. K. Kouty for Co. road laid over, bond being deficient.

Petition of M. R. Leonard for sec line road. Granted.

Sec line road of W. R. Wadkins laid over under the rule for want of affidavit.

Official bond of R. L. Walker, Sheriff, received and approved January 6th, 1874, amount of Bond $10,000.

Proceeded to take up bills.

Perry Knote, attendance on pauper, allowed. $40.75

Sam'l Khens, for pauper: $28.00

Lyon County boarding prisoners: $113.00

M. Hemingway et al road viewers: $62.00

J. P. Short, office rent: $48.00

Stewart & Simpson, grading: $4.75

E. C. Manning, office rent: $19.00

J. T. Stewart, Sawing wood: $18.00

Shoman & Purcell, court house seats: $297.70

M. L. Read, office rent [claimed $165.00]: $142.08

E. B. Kager, office rent: $30.00

Hitchcock & Boyle, brooms: $2.00

Braden & Burford, stationery: $26.25

Jas. Kelly, office signs: $5.00

H. H. Beck, Road damages: $5.00

Rice & Ray, building outhouse: $85.00

C. M. Scott, Co. printing: $15.25

Jas. Parker, Sheriff: $5.00

Coroner's inquest: $23.10

W. D. Roberts et al road viewers: $16.50

Jas. Parker, repairing chair: $1.00

A. A. Jackson, Co. Clerk [claimed $290]: $190.00

W. W. Walton, Co. Surveyor: $6.00

J. M. Young, Jailer [claimed $10.80]: $7.65

E. S. Bedilion, desk for blanks: $6.25

D. M. Patton et al road viewers: $43.00

A. H. Green, office rent: $7.50

J. W. Johnson, repairing desk: $4.50

T. H. Johnson, office rent: $57.50

H. Chamberlain, treasurer's desk: $50.80

S. Dodsworth, stationery: $149.00

W. W. Walton, Co. Surveyor: $89.76

T. A. Wilkinson, Co. Supt.: $310.00

Jno. Dudley, road commissioner: $14.60

O. C. Smith, gopher scalps; Co. Commissioner: $16.20

T. A. Cowles, gopher scalps: $.80

Jas. Parker, Sheriff: $10.60

J. D. Maurer, Co. Commissioner: $12.40

Frank Cox, Co. Commissioner: $18.40

The following bills were laid over and rejected.

Samuel Khens, boarding pauper laid over: $7.00

E. P. Hickok Co. Supt. rejected: $12.00

McMillen & Shields pauper bill rejected: $19.00

Geo. Millen rejected: $9.22

G. P. Wagner, medical attendance on pauper rejected: $43.50.

E. C. Manning, Probate Judge, office rent rejected: amount not given.

S. Tarrant boarding jury rejected: $9.10

Geo. W. Crane letterheads rejected: $9.00

E. D. Eddy, pauper bill, rejected.

T. A. Blanchard, bailiff, laid over.

G. W. Craine, stationery, rejected.

J. G. Titus, Pauper bill, rejected.

Farrar, Houghton & Sherburne, supplies for pauper Welch, rejected. Endorsed that Cowley County does not feel able to sustain this family any longer.

Ordered that the personal property assessed to James Kelly be transferred on the tax roll to R. W. Waddell & Co.

Jas. Kelly was permitted to withdraw from the files a bill enacted upon filed January 7th, 1874.

E. C. Manning was allowed to withdraw a claim for office rent for probate judge filed January 6th, 1874.

County Attorney was instructed to notify parties who had been ruled for costs on county roads to come forward and pay costs on same.

Board adjourned.

A. A. JACKSON, Co. Clerk.

By J. P. SHORT, Deputy.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

The new Board of County Commissioners met in the clerk's office.

Present: R. F. Burden, M. S. Roseberry, John Manly, who had been duly elected and qualified.

Moved by M. S. Roseberry, and seconded by John Manly, that R. F. Burden act as permanent chairman of the Board.

Road Petition of Wm. Steele received and granted, the same being in accordance with law.

Ordered that the Sheriff be allowed the sum of $1.33-1/2 each per diem, for boarding and taking care of prisoners until further action in the matter by the board.

E. B. Kager appeared and asked the board to provide a safe for the safekeeping of the funds in his possession. Matter laid over.

The county clerk was authorized to advertise for responsible bids for 20 cords of wood.

Ordered that the county clerk have the sheriff hunt up all the county property that can be found, and invoice the same to said sheriff who shall receipt for said county property.

The county clerk was also instructed to have bolts put on jury-room doors, and sash stops put on all the windows of the courthouse.

Board adjourned until 8 a.m. tomorrow.

Board met at 8 o'clock a.m., January 13th, 1874. All present.

The following bills were presented and allowed.

Joseph Stewart, road damages: $10.00

George Stewart, road damage: $5.00

J. M. Young, jailor: $8.05

A. A. Jackson, County Clerk: $110.10

James Parker: $4.00

R. F. Burden, Commissioner: $10.00

M. S. Roseberry, Commissioner: $8.00

John Manly, Commissioner: $8.00

Bill of G. Black was presented for medical services rendered pauper, and laid over for further information.

Board adjourned to meet again at regular April term.

R. F. BURDEN, Chairman, Board.

M. G. TROUP, County Clerk.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

RECAP: George D. Appleton, Nathan D. Noyes, John B. Maude, as partners trading under the firm name of Appleton, Noyes & Co., plaintiffs, versus Charles C. Stevens, defendant...Judgment on the first cause of action in said petition stated for the sum of $861.55 after the same shall have become due with interest thereon from and after January 1, 1874, and for the further sum of $246.00 as alleged in the second cause of action, with interest thereon from and after the 7th day of February, 1874, and for the further sum of $11.25 as in the third cause of action alleged in said petition, after the same shall have become due, with interest thereon from and after Feb. 11, 1874, together with the costs of said action, and that the said Chas. C. Stevens must answer the said petition by Feb. 9, 1874. Attachment: Sheriff seized defendant's property: northwest quarter of Section 16, township 33, range 4 east, Cowley Co. Further, Sheriff garnished all bills, notes, accounts, goods, chattels, effects, and property of Charles C. Stevens in the possession or under the control of L. J. Webb and J. C. Bigger, partners as Webb & Bigger. Said property and effects will be sold and applied to the satisfaction of said judgment.

R. M. RUGGLES & LOUIS T. MICHENER, ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS.

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

RECAP: Adam Long and John Long as partners doing business in the name of Long Brothers, plaintiffs, versus Charles C. Stevens, Defendant. Judgment demanded in said petition for $445.74 (with interest from Oct 8, 1873, together with the costs of this action)...defendant must answer said petition by Feb. 9, 1874...Attachment has been issued...Sheriff directed to garnishee all bills, notes accounts, goods, chattels, effects, and property of defendant in the possession of L. J. Webb and J. C. Bigger, partners, as Webb & Bigger, on Nov. 11, 1873. Said property and effects will be sold and applied to the satisfaction of said judgment.

R. M. RUGGLES & LOUIS T. MICHENER, ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

From the Arkansas City Traveler of Jan. 21st.

AN EXPLANATION FROM MR. MANNING.

To the Editor of the Traveler:

In the Dec. 24th issue of your paper you say:

"An attempt was made at the last meeting of the County Commissioners to have the bonds voted to the Kansas & Nebraska Railroad issued to that company. The commissioners however, foreseeing the evil effects that would result from such action, refused to issue them, which course will be sanctioned by the people of the county. We want no bonds issued until we have the road, as it would prevent a transfer to any other company."

As I was acting as the agent of the company in the matter of presenting the subscription book for the county subscription, and as there are several errors in the above item, and as I presume you were honestly misled into making the statement by misunderstandings and misstatements I make this reply.

I will endeavor to correct every error in the above item, and also to so put the whole matter before the public as to allay any suspicion that may have been bred by misrepresentation in other quarters. The criticism you make is honorable and the error one you might naturally fall into without looking the question up.

Neither is there any "Kansas & Nebraska railroad company" in the state.

Nor did the commissioners foresee any "evil effects that would result from such action."

Nor did they "refuse to issue them."

Consequently, their course will not be "sanctioned by the people of the county."

Nor is it true that "we want no bonds issued until we have the road."

Nor would withholding their issue "prevent their transfer to any other company."

Having stricken the errors from your item there is but little left save conjunctions and punctuation marks.

The company intends to build the road. Their financial agent sailed for Europe on the 10th day of December to negotiate the securities preparatory to commencing work early in the spring. I am advised by letter of such action already taken preparatory to spring work as convinces me that the company is acting and will act in good faith.

I suppose the foundation of the item you published lays in the following facts: Some weeks since, Mr. G. B. Duy, the secretary of the St. Joseph, Kansas and Texas Pacific (late Kansas and Nebraska) railway company forwarded to me the subscription book of the company, with the request that I present the same to the chairman of our county board for his signature whereby the county was to subscribe to the capital stock of the company to the amount of $150,000, and for which subscription the county is to receive an equal amount of paid up stock when the bonds are delivered. In said subscription book are the subscriptions of Butler, Marion, and other counties and townships along the line. Upon presenting the book to Mr. Cox for his signature, he thought that as the company had changed its name since the bonds were voted and as there seemed so little probability of its compliance with the terms upon which the subscription was authorized and the bonds voted, that, first; the county was not held to the contract because the name of the company was changed; second, that the subscription would be followed by the issue of bonds, which would be an additional expense to the county of about one hundred dollars, and which amount would be lost in case the road was not built.

At a meeting of the county board shortly after the subscription book was presented to Mr. Cox, chairman, for his signature, the question of making the subscription was brought up again to ascertain if the board entertained the same view of the matter that its chairman did, and a majority of the board decided that if the railroad company would contract to pay the expense of the two elections already held and for issuing the bonds in case of its failure to build the road according to contract that the chairman would make the subscription and issue the bonds.

Now let us see whether the chairman was right in refusing, or whether the company was right in demanding that the subscription should be made.

On the 15th day of April 1873, an election was held in Cowley County upon the question of subscribing to the capital stock of the Kansas and Nebraska railway and issuing bonds therefor.

On the 18th day of April 1873, the board of county commissioners met at the county seat and canvassed the votes of said election and declared at the end of said canvass "that there were eleven hundred and sixty-five votes cast for the railroad stock and bonds and eight hundred and seventy-four votes cast against the railroad stock and bonds, and that there was a majority of two hundred and ninety-one of the votes cast at said election "for the railroad stock and bonds," and in favor of said proposition. Thereupon it was determined and declared by the board that said proposition voted upon at said election had been adopted. And it was further ordered by the board that the chairman of said board be and is hereby instructed and authorized to subscribe for fifteen hundred shares of the capital stock of the Kansas and Nebraska railway company and issue the bonds of said county for the amount of said subscription!"

This is the action of the county board immediately after the election; and had the subscription book been here at the time the chairman would have subscribed the stock according to the above order.

Why did the commissioners make the order? Because the law required it.

By reference to the act under which said election was held we find in session laws of 1872, page 114, as follows:

* * * That if the proposition voted for be to aid in the construction of a railroad (either by donation thereto or the taking of stock therein) or other work of internal improvement, that the proper officers of such county, city, or township shall at once subscribe upon the books of such railroad company, specifically setting forth the conditions upon which such subscription is made, the amount of such donation thereto, stock taken therein, or bonds voted therefor.

Sec. 11. That if the proposition for which bonds were voted be to aid in the construction of a railroad, or any bridge or other work of internal improvement, either by donation thereto or the taking of stock therein, then upon the subscription being made therefor as hereinbefore provided, the officers of such county, city, or township [shall thereupon issue the bonds of such county, city, or township] for the amount of such subscription, and shall forthwith deliver the same together with the original or a copy of the subscription setting forth the terms in full, to the treasurer of state, which said bonds shall be held by the said treasurer of state in escrow until the conditions in the terms of said subscription to such railroad or other work of internal improvement shall be in all things fully complied with; thereupon the conditions of the said subscription being in all things fully complied with, then the treasurer of state shall deliver such bonds to the parties entitled thereto, who shall have the same registered as hereinafter provided: Provided, That such bonds shall not bear interest or be negotiable until after the delivery and registration thereof; And provided further, That in case of a failure to comply with the conditions in the terms of such subscription then such bonds shall be by the said treasurer of state canceled, and redelivered to the county, city, or township issuing the bonds."

Thus reads the law. Thus read the law when the vote was taken. Every voter should have known the law at the time of voting. It is to be hoped that every man voting in this age and country votes intelligently.

The proper officer to make the subscription in this case is the chairman of the county board, which subscription should be attested by the county clerk. All this was known to the board when the above mentioned order was made. Now, what are the terms upon which the subscription was authorized? Here they are.

"That said Kansas & Nebraska railway company shall construct or cause to be constructed and have in full operation within eighteen months from the date of said subscription being authorized by a vote of the legal voters of said county, voting at an election to be duly called and held for that purpose, a railway of the ordinary gauge of four feet eight and one-half inches, and of a class equal to the average of Kansas railways from the north line of said county by way of the town of Winfield to the city of Arkansas City in said county."

Five depots are to be established in the county, two of which are to be convenient to Winfield and Arkansas City respectively. We further find:

"That when said railway from the north line of said county in the direction of the town of Winfield is completed and in full operation to the said town of Winfield and the rolling stock placed thereon one half of said bonds shall be due and deliverable to said Kansas and Nebraska railway company; that when the said railway is completed and in full operation to the city of Arkansas City, the residue of said bonds shall be due and deliverable to said Kansas and Nebraska railway company, the said railway company giving to said county in exchange for its bonds delivered as aforesaid an equal amount in valuation of the full paid up stock of the said Kansas and Nebraska railway company."

We see therefore that the company has until the 15th day of October 1874 to build the road to Arkansas City. That it is possible for them to do so none will deny. That the hue and cry raised last summer and fall in the west against railroads and railroad bonds has materially embarrassed all efforts at obtaining eastern capital to build western railroads should be born in mind. That the financial panic of the last three months has aggravated these difficulties is also true. That we here should also withdraw our sympathy and encouragement at this time is somewhat embarrassing.

Mr. Cox ought to have made the subscription.

The idea of transferring the subscription or the authority to make the subscription to another corporation by a vote of the people without the consent of this corporation and before the time expires in which they are given to earn the bonds is the sheerest nonsense.

The intimation or insinuation made by habitual liars in another quarter, that I or someone else that had no right to them could or would get hold of the bonds and use them is malicious slander steeped in ignorance.

If, in the face of the law and facts, liars will tell it or fools believe it, let them so do. But what man of ordinary intelligence will hazard it by giving credence to such stuff? And what man with any regard for his reputation for truthfulness will stain himself by repeating it?

While upon this strain, I must say, that the vicious cupidity of the scandal swallowing public is amazing. The haste in which falsehoods are seized and swallowed and then half digested are cast out again to be a hundred times seized and swallowed is appalling. No attempt is made to protect by public opinion the most spotless character from calumny's stain. It seems to be forgotten that the strongest safeguard to social order is an intelligent, quickened public conscience; that laws cannot be so stringent as to secure to each his own; that they are but the work of minds, and that minds equally as strong may outwit them. It will not do to justify men in keeping within the law when moral law is violated. A community governed by and living within the law alone becomes a licensed banditti. In such an atmosphere the poor and ignorant are at the mercy of the rich and learned, and popular opinion is the child of passion goaded by the lash of wrong. A people who countenance a public slanderer are nursing a viper that may at any time turn upon anyone that crosses its heedless path.

As for myself, I cannot stop every day to tread upon the vermin in human form that spends its vicious energies in attacks upon me. Several of the maggots that have essayed to devour my body have fled the country or withered into oblivion. A few are spared by an inscrutable Providence to breed and stick. Let them crawl and squirm and bite. Honest or intelligent criticism is worthy of notice. Slanderers, fools, and liars will have their day.

Hoping that I have so put this question of the one hundred and fifty thousand dollars in county bonds that "he who runs may read" please allow me to subscribe myself as a humble reader of the Traveler.

E. C. MANNING.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

The following bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Ingalls and after twice reading was ordered printed.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

HON. WILLIAM MARTIN.

On Monday last, there was a caucus of the Republican members of the Legislature at which there were present seventy-seven out of one hundred and thirty-nine members of both Houses, including Speaker McEckron. This number declared their fealty to the Republican party and pledged themselves to stand by it. Rev. Martin, of Cowley, went into the caucus but formally withdrew from it saying that he belonged to no party. How does this tally with the editorial of his manager, Mr. Allison, published in the Telegram immediately after the election, in which it was said that Martin's election was not an anti-Republican victory, but an anti-Manning and McDermott victory? Martin seems intent upon "busting" the Republican party by abandoning it, and to "bust" the railroads by riding on them free.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

RICHNESS IN THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE:

The new County Clerk has struck a rich lead. The books and records are in such a condition that no one can make any sense out of them. Errors are apparent everywhere. In one instance, that of the school district at Arkansas City, the bond levy by the Commissioners was nine mills, but the County Clerk put it on the tax roll ten mills all the way through. In the Winfield Township tax roll, many errors have come to light. The State Board of Equalization raised the valuation of land twenty-two and a half percent; the County Clerk raised it only twenty percent. There is a large difference between the amount charged to the Treasurer, and the tax roll that was put into his hands to collect by.

The new County Clerk is so nonplussed by the situation that he has suggested to the chairman of the county board that it would be well to have a meeting of the Commissioners to examine the affairs of the office so as to relieve him of an irregularity, and to give the new incumbent a fair start in the business.

As we said in regard to the mortgage business last week, we are careful not to charge anyone with irregularity or improper conduct wrongfully, but give all an opportunity to explain or defend; but as there has been no explanation to that matter offered to the public, so there may be none to this.

We await future developments with interest.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

A fine rain here Wednesday.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

Dr. Hunt has gone to Missouri on a short visit.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

All stock being wintered in this locality looks remarkably well.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

Deputy Worden is engaged a good share of his time in organizing Granges.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

The Kimble race horse was badly beaten by a horse from Missouri last Monday.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

There is a proposition before the legislature to remit the ten percent penalty upon unpaid taxes.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

Curns and Manser, the real estate men, must be prospering; they appear in a new suit of clothes frequently.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

George Oaks has bought over one hundred stock hogs this winter at three cents per pound gross. His corn fed cattle are doing finely.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

The oratorio of Esther is to be put upon the boards at the courthouse some time next month under the auspices of the congregational church.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

Nate Robinson has moved his harness shop into the building formerly occupied by the Telegram office.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

Owing to the "stringency of the times," the Telegram has been compelled to move out of its former office to cheaper quarters.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

P. M. Sholl, left for his home in Illinois Wednesday morning, and his landlord wants to know where to send his little bill.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

Allison, instead of staying at Topeka all winter as was his intention when he left here, has notified his partner that he will be home in a week or so.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

Messrs. Lacy and Newland have filled two ice houses with nice ice. Fisher & Ehret have filled one. Mr. Stewart has not put up any yet, he is waiting for a better freeze.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

T. K. Johnston, the Winfield Postmaster, is the only man heard of in the county thus far that publicly justifies Rev. Martin for refusing to give up his railroad pass. Stick to him, T. K., you brought him out.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

Wishing to treat representative Martin fairly we give him credit for voting in favor of remitting the ten percent penalty upon unpaid taxes, for it is true as he says, that our people are hard pressed for money to pay their taxes.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

Messrs. Webb and Manning tried skating on the mill pond the other day and broke through. The latter went down to his arm-pits several times in water over his head in depth, but caught on the edge of the ice each time and managed to keep from dying a "stiff cold water man," until Mr. Webb by resolute daring got a board to him whereby he was enabled to get ashore.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

Mr. Manning's communication to the Traveler, which we republish this week, is a forcible and complete answer to and expose of the misrepresentations regarding the issue of railroad bonds. We produce the law and terms of subscription as appeared in the original manuscript; whereas the Traveler for want of space left them out. It is not everyone that has access to the law and terms and it is better to publish it all.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

Our fellow townsman, W. W. Walton, was defeated in his race for assistant Chief Clerk of the House. He received ten votes and Mr. Allison of the Telegram received ten votes for the same place, but they were both beaten. Representative Martin supported Allison very warmly, so that it appears that a man can get just as many votes who is a candidate for a position from Cowley County without Martin's assistance as with it. Before the result of the vote was announced, several men had changed their votes, thus making the record show that Allison received six votes and Walton only two.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

T. B. Stevenson, Esq., of Nebraska City, Nebraska, is in the city taking depositions of witnesses before L. J. Webb in a case pending in the District Court of Pawnee County wherein the people of the State of Nebraska are plaintiffs; and Ortigal N. Palmer, George W. Waldo, and Celesta Randall are defendants. The defendants are charged with the murder of George Randall, the husband of Celesta Randall, one of the defendants. The deceased was the son of a citizen of this county, and the witnesses whose testimony is being taken are children of the deceased. The deceased was found dead some months since near his home in Nebraska.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

An Explanation.

Mr. Ed.: I rise to explain. I saw in the COURIER of last week that some person wants to know why the mortgages were not put on for taxation. The statement is true that the County Commissioners authorized the County Clerk to put them on for taxation. Accordingly, I hired a man to take an abstract from the recorder's office of all mortgages on record the first of March, thinking I should notify the parties to appear before the County Board on their first meeting in January, and when I got the abstract the last of December, I found that a mistake had been made and that instead of showing the mortgages on the first of March, it showed all on record from the first of March to the present time which were not taxable. I then ordered a new abstract and owing to the great press of business in taxpaying, and the time necessary to get up the abstract, my term of office ran out before I could get them.

There have been some decisions in the Supreme Court that decides that any property subject to taxation and not listed can be put on the tax roll anytime before the settlement with the County treasurer in July. Therefore, I presume it will be attended to. Hoping that the above explanation will be satisfactory, I am

A. A. JACKSON, ex-County Clerk.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

W. H. SOUTH has bought W. H. H. Maris' entire stock of dry goods, notions, hats, caps, boots, shoes, glassware, and queensware, and will continue the dry goods trade at the old stand of Maris & Co. Mr. South will also continue the Jewelry trade.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

The highest market price paid for CORN at the Old Log Store.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

TO RENT. Two bottom farms, well improved, plenty of water and timber. One two miles, the other ten miles from Winfield. Or would sell one reasonable and give time on a part of payments.

Enquire at City Meat Market.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

From the Traveler.

The delegates of the County Grange meet at Winfield next month.

Fire. Last Sunday the house of Mr. Chaffee, four miles north of town, was totally destroyed by fire. Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee were absent, and their son tried to light a fire, but could not make it burn. Soon after he started to go to one of the neighbors, when he saw his home in flames. Only a few articles were saved.

On Sunday January 18th, John Easton, of South Haven, went out hunting when he was met by Eckles, two Ward boys, and Kirtland. Eckles told Easton that he had been telling lies on him about stealing, etc. Easton said that Eckles had stolen and that he could prove it, when a fight took place. Easton had the gun in his hand, and during the scrape it was discharged close to Eckles' head, taking his hat off. This was more serious than Eckles had bargained for, so he quit, and the escaped man had Easton arrested. Easton was released on bail and then had Eckles and the two Ward boys arrested, who are now at Wellington awaiting trial.

Mule Team Drowned.

Frank Lorry's mule team was drowned in the Walnut at Harmon's ford last Saturday. Ed. Keho was driving and barely escaped with his life. He did not know the river was up and drove in with the mules checked and straight across the river. After floundering sometime both animals were drowned, but not until they had drifted almost to Speer's mill. The wagon and mules were drawn out and the harness saved.

The law provides that a gauge shall be placed at every ford, indicating the depth of the water, but we never have had one at any of the fords in this township. Soon after the mules were drowned, a wagon with men, women, and children was about to attempt a crossing and were only saved by the warning of John Harmon, who told them of the danger.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

MARRIED.

CRAINE - LAMB. On Sunday, Jan. 25th, 1874, at the residence of the bride's father, in Rock Township, by the Rev. Mr. Platter, Mr. C. A. Craine to Miss May Lamb.

The marriage was somewhat sudden and took the people by surprise, particularly the boys mentioned in the following.

WOULD YOU BELIEVE THAT A LONG, LONG POEM COMES NEXT CARRYING ON ABOUT LAMBS AND CRAINES???? SKIPPED POEM.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

The Social Club of Arkansas City gave a ball last night.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

S. Varner is putting a fine stone walk in front of his shop on South Main Street.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

Col. Manning went to Topeka to attend the senatorial election. Winfield is well represented at the capital.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

Cliff. Wood makes pretty good wood. The county has contracted for twenty cords of that wood at $4.25 per cord.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

The Ladies of the M. E. Church will give an Oyster supper and Social in the Courthouse at Winfield, Feb. 4, 1874.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

Owing to the uncertainty of transportation between this city and St. Louis, we have been compelled to issue our entire edition this week upon yellow paper.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

Last week Mr. Blandin's team got away from him and ran savagely down Main street and brought up in front of Requa & Bing's clothing store. No damage done.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

Nearly the entire population of Little Dutch was in town on Monday attending a lawsuit between Messrs. Horneman and Lacy, which was tried before 'Squire Boyer. The former got judgment.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

Maj. J. M. Crowell, special agent of the post office department, arrested Lafayette Reed at Wellington last week, charged with having abstracted from the mails a draft for the amount of $395.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

The saloon keepers of this city got "up on their ear," last Saturday and went for two drug firms for selling whiskey without license. One firm sold it by the drink and the other by the gallon. Each firm was fined twenty-five dollars and costs.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

The body of Mr. Townsend, the young stranger who died recently at the Hudson House, was last week claimed by his relatives, who paid the bills contracted by him during his illness, as far as they thought right and proper (but refused to be fleeced) and took him to his home in Pennsylvania to die no more.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting yesterday for the purpose of examining the condition of the County Clerk's books as left by A. A. Jackson. Although no order was made against Mr. Jackson, yet the Board was unanimously of the opinion that a worse kept set of books would be hard to find within the limits of the state of Kansas. Their examination corroborated the statements made by the COURIER of last week in regard to the matter. The Commissioners decided that the trouble was due more to carelessness and ignorance than to wilful dishonesty, although of course that doesn't exonerate Mr. Jackson from blame. The Commissioners will appoint a special committee to help Mr. Troup, the present Clerk, put the books in shape.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

PRISONER ESCAPED!

Wednesday morning last, our city was thrown into a tumult of excitement by the announcement that Thos. Rucker, the Lazette murderer, who had been confined in the city jail at this place since the tragedy last Christmas was missing. The inhabitants of the town immediately proceeded to the jail and soon found that it was no hoax, but a bona fide fact. Scouts were immediately dispatched in every direction, but failed to discover any trace of his whereabouts.

The means by which he escaped are very indefinite. It is generally supposed that some outside party opened the doors and gave him his liberty, although it is possible that he had the tools furnished, and did the work himself. At any rate he has gone and the next thing is to find him, although Sheriff Walker is confident that he will soon have his hands on him, as well as the one who gave him his freedom.

And while he is gone, it would be well if the city council would put the jail in a condition to hold him an hour or so if he should be brought back. A man who has a friend in the world and wishes to get out need not stay in his cell an hour. In the first place, there is nothing to prevent anybody giving a prisoner anything they wish, as the windows have nothing to protect them except some iron bars with space enough between to throw a sledge hammer.

Then again, the jail is at least twenty rods from the nearest human habitation, and the building could be bombarded with a ten pound cannon and the noise would be hardly heard by the citizens at home. The doors are also in such a shape that Rucker could easily have lifted them off the hinges with a crow bar. If some protection was put around the windows and the upper story occupied by a family, it would become more difficult for a prisoner to make his escape when LAST THREE LINES IMPOSSIBLE TO READ.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

County Medical Society.

At a meeting of medical men held at the office of Dr. Egbert, Winfield, on Tuesday, January 8th, 1874, it was unanimously resolved to organize a County Medical Society, and the following temporary organization was effected to carry out the necessary arrangements: Dr. W. Q. Mansfield, President; Dr. D. N. Egbert, Secretary; Dr. T. G. Peyton, Treasurer. Dr. Nathan Hughes, of Arkansas City, and Dr.'s D. C. Cram, and W. A. Andrews, of Winfield Executive Committee.

It was resolved that the society meet at 2 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday in February, at Dr. Egbert's office, to form a permanent organization. Also resolved that the members of the medical fraternity of the county be respectfully invited to be present.

DR. W. Q. MANSFIELD, President.

DR. D. N. EGBERT, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, January 30, 1874.

Chas. G. Brooks, a Labette County detective, arrested at Danville, Illinois, sometime in the middle of the month, a man named Reuben Bloomfield, charged with a number of crimes, the principal one being the murder of Henry Route in this county about two years ago. Word was received at this place by Acting Co. Attorney Fairbanks to the effect that Bloomfield was in custody and wishing to know if he was wanted here, and if he was not, he would be tried for some minor offense with which he was charged. Mr. Fairbanks told them to bring him along; but in a short time he received notice that he had committed suicide by taking strychnine shortly after his arrest.

We take the following particulars from the Danville Times, which was kindly furnished us by Mrs. Mullen.

"There are a few items in regard to the murder of Henry Route not yet made public, which by the kindness of Mr. Brooks, the reporter, is able to lay before our readers. In April 1872, Route started with his own team from the neighborhood of the Bender murders in Labette Co. in company with Bloomfield, with the ostensible purpose of visiting Cowley County in the same state, where Bloomfield claimed to have some land. Route had a little money and a team, and it was the proposition that if Route liked the land and the price, he would buy it. Nothing was heard of the parties until sometime in May when Bloomfield returned without his companion, but with his team. He said that he had sold Route a quarter section in Cowley County and taken his team in payment. In the meantime he had been in various places spending money freely and leading a dissolute life on the strength of the money, which it is now believed he had robbed of the murdered man.

Time passed away and no tidings came of Route, whose wife yet lived in Vermillion County. Sometime in the summer Route's coat was found on Big Hill Creek, in Labette County, cut and slashed by a knife in several places, together with his hat, but no traces of the body. The hat and part of the coat were sent to Mrs. Route, who identified the hat, and believed the coat from its texture to have been her husband's.

Bloomfield was living in the country near Danville, and when he was arrested he was not far from his house cutting hoop-poles. When the officer made known his business, he made no resistance, but seemed rather pleased; he said he wanted to go to Kansas anyhow, and wished to know if this would afford him a chance to get there on a free pass, and was told that it probably would if he went with an officer. He then asked leave to change his clothes, which was granted, and it was at this time that he is supposed to have procured the strychnine which he doubtless kept concealed in the cabin. He then told the officers the best route to follow to the city and after kissing his wife good-bye, took his seat in the buggy with four officers. On his way to the city he turned round and took the poison, spilling a portion on his clothes. The Sheriff hurried ahead to a house for an antidote, but before the carriage arrived, Bloomfield was dead.

arranged the screen in front of which the victims were placed in order to dispatch them, and was an inmate of the house for some months during the scenes of those terrible murders which so shocked the civilized world and made Labette County so notorious.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874. Front Page.

Special Correspondent, "J. K." sent news from Topeka January 26, 1874, re Kansas Legislature. [J. K. is James Kelly.]

The Senate passed a resolution declaring that members should not draw pay for services not rendered; in other words, should not receive their per diem for such time as they might be absent from the sessions. In the House Mr. Boyd, farmer, from Montgomery County, moved to indefinitely postpone it (which motion would kill it) and the motion carried. Martin of Cowley voted "Aye."

The Senate also passed a resolution that members who had accepted free passes from the railroads and whose passage to and from the legislature cost them nothing, should not draw their mileage of 15 cents per mile each way. This was indefinitely postponed in the House on motion of Mr. Potter, reformer, of Coffey County, the farmers and reformers all voting "Aye."

The "Act to exempt mortgages from taxation," as it is called, has been repealed.

A bill has been introduced into the House to create the county of Yates, including that part of the 20 mile strip which is in Butler County.

A bill has also been introduced to create the county of Elk, out of the north half of Howard. It is waiting the action of the House.

The petitions signed by our people praying for an extension of the time in which to make payment for our lands, was put into the shape of a concurrent resolution, and offered in the Senate by Senator Murdock the second day of the session and laid over one day under the rules. The next day it was taken up, adopted, and sent to the House, where it was referred to the Judiciary committee, which committee reported it back recommending its adoption. Since then nothing has been done with it. It might have been adopted in five minutes, at any time, but it seems to be left to float around loose, without anyone to look after it, and today, the fourteenth day of the session, it has not yet been adopted.

Our Representative, Mr. Martin, has introduced a bill to vacate the state road from Nennescah to Winfield. He tried to introduce it under the head of "Presentation of Petitions," and sent it up to the Clerk's desk, but it was returned with the information that it was out of order. Afterward he was more fortunate and succeeded in getting it in.

J. K.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

THE COUNTY DEBT.

We understand, since our arrival at home, that an effort is being made to have Mr. Martin procure the necessary legislation allowing the Board of County Commissioners to fund, or rather bond, the county indebtedness. We do not believe that the people of Cowley County wish this thing done. Twelve months ago, the circumstances were altogether different. Then we had a Courthouse to build and many thought it necessary to provide funds for that. But now that our county buildings are all complete, we can see no necessity for it. We are very well aware that it would be money in the pockets of a few, for instance, county officials, who have to take most, or all their fees, in scrip. But we are now hopeful that the tax next year, with care and economy, will clear the county almost, if not altogether, of debt. In the present state of affairs we would not favor any bill authorizing the Board to bond the debt without first submitting the question to a vote of the people of the county. And we hope that whatever legislation Mr. Martin secures in that particular will provide that the question be so submitted. We would be glad to hear from our readers on this subject, that we may act understandingly in the matter and take such action as will place the county on the best financial basis having due regard for those who hold the county's "promises to pay."

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

A Card.

ED. COURIER: Will you allow me space in your valuable paper to expose one of the biggest swindlers and one of the biggest swindling associations in Cowley County? The swindler above referred to is Mr. E. P. Young. The association is the Tisdale Town Company. I take this method of informing the public in general of both of them. I do not do this through any malicious purpose whatever. I do it simply because I have been swindled by both of them. Mr. Young is a man of no honor. He has defrauded me out of honest labor. Mr. G. W. Foughty (who, by the way, is Mr. Young's tool in the town company) has done the same. Now I don't intend to accuse these so-called gentlemen or farmers and laboring reform advocates of anything that I cannot prove. I am willing to test what I charge them with before any court of justice in Kansas.

M. G. CROWLEY.

[We have no desire to occupy our columns with personal attacks, such as the above, and would not, under any circumstances, do so now, if the party had not signed his name in full, and we understand him to be a responsible man. And as we have given him space we, of course, will publish any reply that Messrs. Young & Foughty may see fit to make.] ED.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

The ground hog saw his shadow Monday.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

About six inches of snow fell last Saturday.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

There are twenty granges in Cowley County.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

Col. Manning returned from Topeka last Sunday night.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

James McDermott, E. S. Torrance, W. W. Walton, and James Kelly returned home last Monday night.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

Mr. C. A. Bliss has the hams of thirteen hogs in his smoke house, undergoing the curing process. We believe that this is the largest lot of hams ever cured at one time in this county.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

A dance will be given at Hudson's Hall on Friday evening Feb. 13th. Good music will be provided, and no pains will be spared to make the affair enjoyable. All are invited. Tickets fifty cents. T. M. CONCANNON, Manager.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

Sheriff Dick Walker has a new and safe way of keeping his prisoners. Since the jail has been "broke" so much, he takes them to bed with him. We understand that Mr. Walker will not trust anymore of his prisoners in the jail while the city authorities carry the keys.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

Last Wednesday, Manning & Johnson sued James Jordon before Justice Boyer, for attorney fees for the amount of two hundred and fifty-four dollars. A jury awarded the plaintiffs forty dollars, whereupon they took an appeal, and the case will be carried to the District Court.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

Last Tuesday Sheriff Walker arrested, on Grouse Creek, Wm. Slater and a man named Bryant charged with assisting Thomas Rucker to break jail last week. Mr. Wm. Slater is an uncle of Rucker's. Before leaving, Rucker gave Slater a deed to his land. Bryant owned up to his part of the transaction, which was the bringing of a horse from Slater's to Rucker wherewith to make his escape. The men were up for a hearing before 'Squire Boyer yesterday, but the case was continued until Saturday, when if any charge is found against them, they will be taken to Emporia for safe keeping.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

MARRIED. [VINCULUM MATRIMONII.] One by one the lilies fade. E pluribus unum, ad astra per aspera, sic semper tyranus, Vox populi vox Dei, Erin go bragh, vis unitr fortios vive vale Dum vivimus vivamus, etc.

For the benefit of our readers we will say that the above quotations means that our kind jolly friend, and worthy and efficient County Treasurer, E. B. Kager, has gone and got married. The bright eyes and sunny smiles of Miss Wright of Arkansas City did the business for him. Well, poor fellow, he has been ailing for some time, and his exit from bachelordom was not altogether a surprise to his friends. The young couple have the best wishes of the entire COURIER force.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

Fifty-seven grange delegates, being nineteen granges represented by three delegates each (the Lazette grange not being represented), met at the Courthouse in Winfield, on Monday, February 2nd, at 11 o'clock a.m., for the purpose of organizing a County council. The meeting being called to order Mr. A. S. Williams was made Chairman, and N. C. McCulloch, Secretary pro tem. The Council was then organized and the following officers were elected: A. S. Williams, Master; T. A. Blanchard, Secretary; A. T. Gay, Overseer; W. A. Freeman, Gate-keeper. A. H. Acton of Bolton Township, Simeon Martin of Maple Township, and John Irwin of Rock Township were elected Trustees. A Constitution and By-laws were adopted, a copy of which we are sorry to say we have not yet received. After the matters pertaining to the County Council were satisfactorily settled, they proceeded to choose delegates to the State Council. The following are the delegates chosen: J. J. Johnson of New Salem, B. A. Davis of Silverdale, and Adam Walk of Grand Prairie.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

At a meeting of medical men held at the office of Dr. Egbert, Winfield, on Tuesday, January 8th, 1874, it was unanimously resolved to organize a County Medical Society, and the following temporary organization was effected to carry out the necessary arrangements: Dr. W. Q. Mansfield, President; Dr. D. N. Egbert, Secretary; Dr. T. G. Peyton, Treasurer. Dr. Nathan Hughes, of Arkansas City, and Dr.'s D. C. Cram and W. A. Andrews, of Winfield, Executive Committee.

It was resolved that the society meet at 2 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday in February, at Dr. Egbert's office, to form a permanent organization. Also resolved that the members of the medical fraternity of the county be respectfully invited to be present.

DR. W. Q. MANSFIELD, President.

DR. D. N. EGBERT, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

MARRIED. MUSGROVE. GRAHAM. Married in Winfield January 27th, 1874, by the Rev. B. C. Swarts, of Arkansas City, Mr. J. R. Musgrove, of South Haven, Sumner County, to Miss Lessie Graham of Winfield.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned and J. C. Bigger is this day dissolved, Mr. Bigger having opened an office in St. Louis, Missouri. I shall continue in the practice at my office heretofore occupied by the firm of Webb & Bigger. The firm business will be carried on by me, and I will collect all monies due the firm and pay its debts.

Jan. 17, 1874. L. J. WEBB.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

In Justice's Court before D. A. Millington, J. P., in Winfield Township, Cowley County, Kansas.

George W. Foughty plaintiff.

vs.

Perry Chance, defendant.

On the 10th day of January A. D. 1874, said justice issued an order of attachment in the above entitled action for the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) which has been returned served and on the 15th day of January, A. D. 1874, continued said cause for further hearing until the 14th day of February, A. D. 1874.

PRYOR & KAGER, Plaintiff's Attorneys.

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

THE COUNTY RECORDS.

The readers of the COURIER will remember that we published sometime ago an intimation that the county records, as left by Mr. Jackson, were in a bad condition, and should be thoroughly investigated.

The County Board, no doubt acting on the COURIER's suggestion, met at the County Clerk's office, and after careful deliberation, concluded to appoint a committee of three to straighten out the records and give the new County Clerk a fair start with the world. They accordingly selected S. M. Fall, of Lazette; Lucius Walton, of Pleasant Valley; and Wm. H. Grow, of Rock; three as good men as the county affords, men of integrity and ability.

Let us look into this matter. Here is say, to strike an average, $5,000 in scrip taken in as county tax by Mr. Short, while deputy for Devore; he presents it to Mr. Jackson for cancellation. Jackson takes the No. and amount and marks canceled on his book, hands them back to the treasurer, who may sell it, thus putting it afloat once more to be taken up at some future time.

Now follows a few pertinent queries: What right had Mr. Short to present these orders to Mr. Jackson to be canceled, until he had marked them "paid" across the face, in red ink, as the law requires?

We most sincerely hope the latter is the correct conjecture. [We could not get at the exact figures as the committee of investigation together with the County Board sat with closed doors so that we could not get in.]

We hope these gentlemen will think better of this matter, and allow at least the accredited representatives of the press to know what is transpiring. The people who read the papers are the taxpayers of the county and they have a right to know all about it, and will know, let it cost what it may, so long as we run a paper.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874. Editorial Page.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

Attend the ball at Hudson's hall tonight.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

Geo. Richmond has a large lot of full blooded Brahma hens which he is anxious to dispose of.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

Our people should not forget the concert and play at Arkansas City next Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

Robert Thirsk, Esq., of Richland, dropped into our sanctum last Tuesday. But being an active granger, he couldn't fool away much time with us.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

The stage from Wichita has been taking a rest up at Augusta, because the lazy denizens of that place are too stingy to bridge their streams.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

The price of corn is gradually raising. A short time ago it was plenty at eighteen cents while now it is scarce at thirty cents. A large number of cattle have been brought into this county lately and more is expected, which will make corn rather scarce before next Fall.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

Joe Lipscomb says it always did amuse him to see a playful horse, but it isn't so amusing when they begin executing double shuffles on the top of his head, like that one did the other day. The doctor sewed up the tracks and Joe now wears a pocket handkerchief on his cranium for convenience.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

TISDALE, Feb. 9th, 1874.

Ed. COURIER: Allow me to say in explanation to a remark I made in my card of last week in regard to Mr. Foughty being a specimen of the reform party, that I had no reference to the Grangers or the reformers of today, but the howling reformers of last fall.

M. G. CROWLEY.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

Mr. Barrett, who lives east of town, last Tuesday set fire to the grass near his house for the purpose of burning off a small space, but the grass being very dry, the fire started off with a flash and didn't stop where he expected but went flying across the prairie at a lively gait. A large tract was burned before the flames were checked. No damage is known to have been done.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

Thomas R. Bryan, Esq., of Dexter, gave us a call last Monday and like a sensible, successful farmer, left us $3 for the COURIER and KANSAS FARMER for one year. He also informed us that there is a good prospect for a grist mill on the Grouse River at Dexter. A good grist mill would do well at that place, and is one of the very things our friends at that place need.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

David Slater and James W. Bryant, the two men who were arrested a short time ago on the charge of assisting Rucker to break jail, were up before Justices Millington and Boyer last Saturday, for a hearing. Judge T. H. Johnson appeared for Slater, and asked a continuance, which was denied. He then waived an examination for his client, and Slater accordingly gave bail in the amount of $1,500.00, to appear at the next term of the District Court. County Attorney E. S. Torrance dismissed the charge against Bryant, in order to make him a witness in the case. The bail for his appearance as a witness was fixed at $1,000.00, which he has so far been unable to give, and is yet in the custody of the sheriff.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

To Grangers.

To Patrons of Husbandry throughout my district, I would say that having been elected agent, I have put myself in communication with the State agency, and expect soon to publish all needed information for your guidance in making purchases. In the meantime talk the matter up and if possible bulk orders for your Grange. We will as soon as possible make contracts with retail dealers in our district of which due notice will be given. All communications to this agency to be addressed to me at Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas.

THOS A. BLANCHARD, Agent.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

MARRIED. KAGER. WRIGHT. Married on the evening of Feb. 5th, 1874, at the home of the bride near Arkansas City, Mr. E. B. Kager, of Winfield, to Miss Ada Wright of Arkansas City.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

Died in this city, February 11th, 1874, of inflammation of the bowels, Dr. D. N. Egbert, in the 29th year of his age.

The death of Dr. D. N. Egbert has cast a gloom over the entire community. He was universally respected by all, and especially beloved by the Sabbath School children, with whom and for whom he has labored faithfully ever since he came to Winfield, some two years and a half ago. He was buried yesterday by the Odd Fellows with very impressive ceremonies. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J. E. Platter of the Presbyterian Church.

Winfield Courier, February 13, 1874.

County Council.

Pursuant to a call of Deputy J. H. Worden, the delegates from the different subordinate granges throughout the county met at the Courtroom in Winfield. The meeting being called to order by the worthy Deputy, proceeded to temporary organization by electing brother A. S. Williams temporary Chairman, and N. C. McCulloch Secretary pro tem. Whereupon the Master appointed the following committees.

On Constitution and By-laws: J. H. Worden, Jos. Stansberry, and Frank Cox.

Committee on Credentials: W. H. Grow, H. H. Martin, and A. Walk.

Committee on Resolutions: T. A. Blanchard, John Irwin, J. C. Vanorsdol, C. G. Handy, and A. T. Stewart.

Adjourned to meet at 1:30 o'clock, p.m.

1:30 p.m.: Meeting called to order by the sound of the gavel, whereupon the committee on Credentials made the following report and declared the following members entitled to seats.

Pleasant Valley grange: Lucius Walton, E. Frederick, H. H. Constant.

Winfield grange: A. T. Stewart, J. D. Cochran, N. C. McCulloch.

Darien grange: W. H. Grow, John Irwin, Wm. White.

Eagle grange: Daniel Grant, Samuel Jay, J. Tipton.

Bethel grange: Jos. Stansberry, John Mentch, Geo. Yount.

Silverdale grange: B. A. Davis, Wm. Butterfield, S. C. Winton.

Beaver grange: W. A. Freeman, Warren Wood, J. A. McCulloch.

Grand Prairie grange: Adam Walk, W. P. Heath, Thos. Cooley.

Sheridan grange: Jos. Burt, H. W. Stubblefield, W. H. Clay.

Vernon grange: A. S. Williams, J. H. Worden, T. A. Blanchard.

Philomathian grange: H. H. Martin, A. H. Beck, John Boyd.

Richland grange: S. W. Phoenix, N. J. Larkin, Frank Cox.

New Salem grange: J. J. Johnson, C. C. Crow, J. C. Baker.

Centre grange: C. G. Handy, Ed Millard, A. T. Gay.

Committee on Constitution and By-Laws made the following report, which was unanimously adopted.

CONSTITUTION.

ARTICLE I. The association shall be know as the Cowley County Central Committee of P. of H.

ARTICLE II. The object of this Council is to aid Patrons and persons connected with the business department of our order in buying supplies, in selling, in marketing, and shipping their surplus products, and for mutual consultation and action of all members upon matters that effect their financial interest, and relate to the good of the order.

ARTICLE III. This Council shall be composed of delegates from the subordinate granges of Cowley County and others adjacent thereto, as follows: one for each grange at large and one for each ten members or fraction equal to six, who shall be elected by the subordinate granges at their last regular meeting of the Council in February next following their election, and hold their office for one year, or until their successors are duly elected.

ARTICLE IV. The officers of this Council shall be a Master, Overseer, General Agent (who shall be ex-officio Secretary), Gate Keeper, and an Executive Committee of five, two of whom shall be the Master and Overseer. The Council agent shall be the Assistant State Agent within his council district, and shall give suitable bond to the Executive Committee of the Council for the faithful performance of duty. The officers shall be elected by ballot at the first regular meeting after the meeting of the State Grange in each year.

ARTICLE V. This council shall hold its regular meetings on the second Saturday of each month at 10 o'clock a.m. Nine members shall constitute a quorum for doing business.

ARTICLE VI. The Executive Committee shall have the general supervision of the officers of the Council, any three of whom shall constitute a quorum for doing business, and shall have the power to remove at any time the Council and appoint someone in his place.

ARTICLE VII. It shall be the duty of the Council agent to receive, bulk, and forward all orders for goods, under the seal of the State Agency and upon their arrival see that the same are properly distributed to the parties ordering. He shall levy such percent upon goods purchased, and upon products sold through this agency, as the executive committee of the council shall direct, and at the end of each quarter report the total cash value of such purchases, and, sales to the office of the Central State Agency. He shall keep a correct cash account of all money received and paid out by him as Council Agent and keep his books open to inspection at all times by the Executive Committee, and under their direction make arrangements with the retail dealers and business houses of his district for supplying goods to members of the order. He shall open a stock record, keep prices current from different localities that are deemed of importance, attend to the business correspondence of the Council, and perform such other duties as the Executive Committee or Council may from time to time direct, and receive such compensation for his services as the Executive Committee may designate, subject to the approval of the council.

ARTICLE VIII. Any article of this constitution may be amended or repealed at any regular meeting of the Council by a vote of two thirds of all the members present, provided notice of such change was given at some preceding meeting of the Council.

BY-LAWS.

SECTION 1. Each subordinate grange represented in this Council shall pay to the Council Agent a quarterly due of 25 cents for each delegate.

SECTION 2. Purchasing tickets shall in no case be transferable, but all members of the order shall be entitled to one; all tickets to be stamped with the seal of the State Agency kept in possession of each council agent, and when so stamped shall be good in any part of the state; one person is not to be permitted to do business on another ticket, but each individual entitled shall procure a ticket of his own.

SECTION 3. The rules of order of the Kansas State Grange as passed at the last session held July 30th, 1873, and found in the 1st Article of the By-Laws, shall be the rules of the order of this Council, with the following exceptions, viz: Where the word Grange is used read Council and consider the last clause of Section 1 stricken out.

SECTION 4. Order of business of this Council shall be as follows:

1st, calling to order by the Master and examination by the Overseer.

2nd, calling roll and reading minutes.

3rd, report from the Council Agent.

4th, report of the standing committee.

5th, report of special committees.

6th, unfinished business.

7th, new business.

8th, suggestions for good of the order, and financial prosperity of the council.

SECTION 5. The following standing committees shall be appointed by the Master of the Council.

1st, a committee on crop reports and the best method of marketing products on hand.

2nd, committee on warehouses, mills, factories, etc.

3rd, committee on banks, currency, and insurance companies.

4th, committee on taxation, transportation, and needed Legislation.

SECTION 6. Any of the by-laws may be amended or repealed at any regular meeting, by a majority vote of all the delegates present.

The Council then proceeded to permanent organization by electing brother A. S. Williams, Master; A. T. Gay, Overseer; T. A. Blanchard, Central Agent; Wm. Freeman, Gate Keeper; and A. A. Acton, John Irwin, and H. H. Martin Executive Committee.

The Master appointed the following standing committees: On taxation, transportation, etc., A. T. Stewart, John Irwin, and T. A. Blanchard.

County papers requested to publish. Council closed to meet on second Saturday of February, 1874, at 1 o'clock p.m.

A. S. WILLIAMS, Master.

T. A. BLANCHARD, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

A special dispatch from Cheyenne W. T. of Feb. 14, says: "A Cheyenne runner has just arrived there from Red Cloud Agency, saying that Red Cloud was killed last Monday night by a party of Sioux of whom he had complained for not returning stolen stock. He reported that nearly all the Cheyennes and Sioux have left the agency and that 150 lodges are now within fifty miles of Fetterman and will come in or send to that post. He reports plenty of buffalo in the Big Horn country and thinks the Sioux will go there. Two companies of cavalry were ordered from here to Fort Laramie today."

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

Mr. Ingalls introduced a bill directing the Secretary of the Interior to appoint commissioners to locate and open a road for military, postal, and commercial purposes across the Indian Territory from the mouth of the main Caske River, in Texas, via Fort Cobb, Fort Sill, and the Wichita Agency to the mouth of Walnut River in Kansas, the said road including the belt of country one and a half miles in breadth, to be kept open to driving stock and the transit of merchandise free from any charge forever.

This has long been a pet project with our people and Mr. Ingalls deserves our thanks for his attention to this matter. The bill however should be amended so as to make the right of way five miles instead of one and a half. By all means let us have this route, it is just what our people want, and just what drovers want.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

IRON POINT.

Iron Point, in his items to the Traveler, alludes to the "side editor" of the COURIER. For what we will say to you here, sir, Iron Point, you need not go around the bush to find the "side editor" to lay the blame upon. What appeared in the COURIER last week, in reference to the records of the county, seemed to us then (and we have nothing to take back) to be justified by the facts.

We think so still. There is nothing in that article that could compromise you, if you could make a satisfactory explanation (which you had better have done than occupy your time attacking an imaginary "side editor" of this paper.). While the defunct Allison talked the way you do, we had nothing to say. But when such chat comes from an official of the county, a person from whom we might expect, at least, fair dealing, the matter changes; hence this article.

Your "pooh, pooh! Manning wrote it," is of the same piece as your items to the Traveler a year ago. Your cry of "stop thief," at the Probate Judge and County Attorney was to divert attention from yourself, by making the people believe they were the thieves and scoundrels, and now you would fain have people think that it was Manning who was after you, and that he was actuated by personal spite toward yourself and Mr. Jackson, on account of the town site difficulty.

Now we wish it distinctly understood that this article is not written because we object to having Col. Manning's name associated with the COURIER. By no means, we only wish that we could induce him to take editorial control. As a newspaper writer we know he has few equals, and as to his honesty, much as has been said, and written about him, certain it is, he has never been accused of stealing. You, however, had better busy yourself in clearing up those dark suspicions which permeate the air and hover as a dark cloud just now over the Courthouse, and which seem to be inclined to centre upon you, who were one of the main instigators in the senseless howl raised against honest county officials a year ago. After fair consulting with the committee of investigation, we have concluded to suspend our account of these dark transactions, but a few more insults like the above may compel us in self-defense to tell the public what we already know, and should you be struck by a barbed arrow in a tender spot, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you yourself invited the attack.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

The Cowley County Medical Society meets in Winfield next Wednesday, Feb. 25th.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

We regret to learn that Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Paul intend shortly to remove to Leavenworth, there to permanently reside.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

Read the card of Mr. Waite, money loaner and Real Estate Agent in this city. Mr. Waite is a clever gentleman, and deals on the square.

AD: R. B. WAITE, LOAN & LAND OFFICE. Particular attention paid to making CONTRACTS, MORTGAGES, DEEDS, AND PROOFS. Also to buying and selling REAL ESTATE. Money Loaned on real estate security. Office over Read's Bank.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

Next Sabbath evening (22nd) the Congregationalists will hold their annual Home Missionary meeting at the Baptist Church. Discourse by the pastor, J. B. Parmelee.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

Our city dads have taken hold of the sidewalk business in downright earnest. Under their energetic management, Winfield will soon be one of the best sidewalked cities in Kansas.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

The Commissioners at their last meeting made a new township in the northeast corner of the county, embracing fifty-four square miles, and called it Harvey, in honor of our new Senator.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

J. J. Dawson, living six miles south of town, had his house with everything in it destroyed by fire last Sunday, while he and his family were at church. The fire is supposed to have originated in a defective flue.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

The Presbyterian Church holds a communion service next Sabbath at 11 A.M. in the courthouse. Preparatory lecture on Saturday afternoon at the same place. Preaching in the evening.

J. E. PLATTER, Pastor.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

We understand that John Swain has purchased the house and lots in this city formerly owned by James Parker, together with Mrs. Parker's piano. Boys, prepare your congratulations, for where is the lady who can withstand these new attractions.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

It will be seen by reference to Mayor Smith's card in another column that the city authorities have proposed a fair and honorable adjustment of the jail difficulty to the county board. They cannot expect more than the entire control of the building and its occupants.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

We walked into Ellis & Black's last night, as we often do, to borrow a couple of peanuts, when we saw, what we thought at first, were a couple of ghosts; but on close examination we discovered them to be only J. J. Ellis and Charley Harter, who were so exhausted after the enormous sales of the day that they looked like ghosts.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

HORSE THIEVES. Two men named James Smith and Jessie Russell, charged with having stolen two ponies from the stable of Mr. Hilton near Arkansas City last Saturday night, were overtaken by A. W. Patterson and John Garahy, near Cedarvale, in Howard County, on Monday, and brought to this place to await trial at the next term of court.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

Mr. Linn, of Johnson County, has rented the building formerly occupied by Close & Greer as a furniture store, and is going to put into it a big stock of dry goods and groceries. Mr. Linn comes well recommended, and will be quite an addition to our city. Winfield is under obligation to the enterprising young firm of Curns & Manser, Real Estate Agents, for advertising our city and county so extensively.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

Every farmer in Cowley County should take the COURIER. Many times one copy will pay, and more than pay, the price of subscription. For instance, the following item will pay any man who has corn to sell.

The Government has contracted for two million pounds of corn to be delivered at Fort Dodge and as much more at Fort Sill, and other places in the Indian Territory, and Colorado. This is bound to make corn higher. No doubt it will be 75 cents per bushel before midsummer. Those who have corn to sell, or buy either (for it affects both alike only in opposite pockets) should know this and govern themselves accordingly.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

The slander suit Arnold vs. Thurman for $5,000 worth of greenbacks, has resulted in a verdict of jury and people in favor of the defendant. This suit has occupied several days' time and has created more than ordinary interest on account of the prominence of those interested, as well as of others connected with the past history of our county, as brought to light in the evidence or testimony given. It is to be sincerely hoped that there may never be occasion for another suit similar to this one with its attendant revelations, but that the past may be blotted out and forgotten and that in the future, men may be known and estimated by their actions, and by their worth in the community in which they may reside. Walnut Valley Times.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

Mr. John M. Crowell yesterday evening returned from Leavenworth, where he has had under arrest Dr. S. Mann, the present postmaster at Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas. Dr. S. Mann was accused of embezzling mail matter and forging drafts, by the man, Lafayette Read, who was arrested some two weeks ago by Major Crowell, and is now confined in the Leavenworth jail. Read represented that Dr. Mann was one of the combination organized to systematically rob the mails of Southern Kansas. He had a preliminary examination before Judge Lecompe yesterday, and was bound over to appear at the April term of the U. S. Court in the sum of $2,000. We are glad to say that many of Dr. Mann's friends around Wellington believe him to be the victim of a conspiracy and we sincerely hope he may vindicate himself.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

The following are the names of those drawn to serve as petit jurors for the March term of the District Court.

W. A. WOOD, NENNESCAH TOWNSHIP.

J. E. JARVIS, SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP.

JAMES G. UTT, OTTER TOWNSHIP.

J. H. CURFMAN, WINFIELD TOWNSHIP.

W. B. NORMAN, MAPLE TOWNSHIP.

DANIEL KAUTZ, OTTER TOWNSHIP.

F. M. VAUGHN, CRESWELL TOWNSHIP.

JOHN W. TULL, WINDSOR TOWNSHIP.

J. H. KINNEY, BEAVER TOWNSHIP.

G. W. GARDINHIER, WINDSOR TOWNSHIP.

C. A. McCLUNG, VERNON TOWNSHIP.

H. S. MILLARD, SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP.

Resolution of Approval.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

An Explanation.

EDITOR COURIER: As a misapprehension seems to exist in the minds of some in regard to the ownership and occupancy of the jail in this city, will you allow me through your columns to make a statement of the facts in the case.

I presume that the misapprehension that exists arises from the fact that J. M. Young, who was acting jailor by appointment of Sheriff Parker, and afterwards by Sheriff Walker, was also City marshal; but the city never claimed any control of his acts as jailor, nor did he receive any instructions as such from the city authorities. Since the escape of the prisoner Rucker, the Sheriff deeming it necessary that the hall over the jail should be constantly occupied, the County Commissioners asked for a conference with the City Council, which was immediately convened for that purpose. At this conference the city offered to give to the county the use and control of the entire building, both stories, on condition that the prisoners of the city should be taken care of without expense to the city, except for board which the city would pay for. I believe the city has honestly and faithfully complied with the terms of the contract, and even offered more than required.

S. C. SMITH.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

COUNCIL ROOM, Winfield, February 14, 1874.

Council called to order by the Master whereupon the following business was transacted after calling the roll, etc.

Adjourned until the next regular communication, unless otherwise convened.

A. S. WILLIAMS, Chairman.

T. A. BLANCHARD, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

The Cowley County Medical Society met at the City Council Room in Winfield on Wednesday, Feb. 12th, 1874, according to adjournment. Present: Drs. Mansfield, Wagner, Cram, Andrews, Black, Graham, and Peyton. Dr. Mansfield presiding. The Secretary being absent, Dr. Peyton was appointed to fill the vacancy, pro tem.

Society then proceeded to the election of officers, which resulted as follows: Dr. W. Q. Mansfield, President; Dr. Wagner, Vice President; Dr. D. N. Egbert, Secretary; Dr. T. G. Peyton, Assistant Secretary; Dr. W. G. Graham, Treasurer. Upon motion, Dr. Hughes of Arkansas City and Drs. Cram, Andrews, Black, and Mansfield, of Winfield, were elected Censors for the society for one year. President Mansfield then appointed Drs. Wagner, Graham, and Peyton as the committee to draft a Constitution and By-laws to be acted upon at the next meeting of the society. By vote of the society, the Secretary was instructed to furnish each of the County papers with a copy of the minutes of this meeting.

There being no further business to transact, the society adjourned to meet at this place in two weeks (Wednesday, Feb. 25th, 1874) at 2 o'clock p.m. All physicians are requested to be present.

T. G. PEYTON, Assistant Secretary.

Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.

A Card.

Now in conclusion I have this to say to Mr. W. F. M. Lacy: I hope to do the business of my office in an efficient manner, and expect to charge the legal fees for my services. In the meantime if Mr. Lacy or anyone else gets me to make a deed, or any other legal paper, I shall expect to charge the fees that any other attorney would charge for the same services.

Yours, M. G. TROUP.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

MARRIED. McKNOWN - STEELE. At the residence of the bride's father, Wm. Steele, in Spring Creek Township, February 19th, 1874, by Rev. T. Axley, Mr. Isaac A. McNown to Miss Maggie Steele, all of Cowley County.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Butter is 25 cents.

Corn is 35 and 40 cents.

Eggs are 6 cents per dozen.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Four horse thieves are now residing in the County jail in this city.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

There are 85 cases on the docket of the District Court for the March term.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Dr. Houx returned from his visit to Missouri last week, looking fat and health.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Rodocker has his new photograph gallery nearly finished and will soon commence business.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

B. F. Baldwin has been appointed clerk of the School Board of this district, in place of Dr. Egbert, deceased.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Dr. Wagner and Mr. Moore of Dexter, called upon us last Wednesday. They report everything prosperous in that city.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Remember that Col. E. C. Manning lectures before the Teacher's Institute this evening at the courthouse.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Taxpayers will take notice that after the first day of March the delinquent tax list will be published, and that on the first day of May the property will be sold. The sooner the delinquents pay up the less it will cost them.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Under a misapprehension we stated last week that Mr. James F. Paul intended to permanently reside in Leavenworth, to which place he will shortly remove. Mr. Paul will not dispose of any of his property in this city, and will return at the close of the summer.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Last Monday night the city fathers deposed Mr. Young from the marshalship of this city, and appointed Mr. Z. T. Swigart in his stead. Mr. Swigart is a young man of energy and integrity and will no doubt make a good officer.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Constable Burt Covert arrested Albert G. Headrick a few days ago in Howard County, on a charge of stealing a pair of horses from Judge Saffold sometime last Fall. He had a preliminary examination before 'Squire Boyer and in default of bail was lodged in jail to await his trial at the March term of the District Court.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

The prisoners now boarding at the Covert House were each treated to a new suit of clothes yesterday morning. Our "devil" declares himself in readiness to commit fornika-boogry, of some kind, in order to be sent to jail, and get a new suit. If anybody ever did need new clothes, our "devil" does.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

On last Monday a team belonging to Mr. A. S. Williams of Vernon Township became frightened, and after traveling over the prairie at a 4:40 gait, scattering robes, blankets, and buggy seats along the route, finally leaped a fence and brought up in Mr. Hawkins' corral without materially injuring anything.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

To Patrons of Husbandry. Each member of the order is required to have a "trade" ticket to enable them to purchase on our special terms. Tickets can be procured by calling on me at the store of Ellis & Black, in Winfield.

T. A. BLANCHARD, Agent.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

We take pleasure in being able to chronicle the fact that Hon. Wm. Martin has voted for the resolution submitting to a vote of the people whether we will have a Constitutional Convention, but are sorry to miss his name from the list of those who voted on the Apportionment bill. No doubt Mr. Martin had some good excuse for being absent when that very important measure was voted upon, and he can, perhaps, now see the senselessness of the howl made by his backers last fall, over the fact that McDermott failed to vote on the Mortgage Exemption bill.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

On Sunday evening of last week while the proprietor and clerks were absent (at church), some miscreant entered the store of W. H. South and carried off about twenty watches, together with quite a lot of other jewelry. The watches were packed in a small walnut box and the robber carried away the box and all. Although at the time, there was considerable change in the money-drawers, nothing else was touched. The thief entered the store by a rear window, and from his hasty movements (as shown by his muddy tracks upon the floor), it is inferred that he is a new hand at the business. He is still at large.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Last week we neglected to call attention to the new roller patented by our farmer friend, Wm. H. Grow. It is certainly one of the most original of the roller tribe. With utility it combines cheapness; anybody can make one of them. Mr. Grow has already disposed of the "right" of fourteen southern states for the sum of $1,500 together with a royalty of $3 for each roller made. We would suggest that Mr. Grow, owing to the cheapness of the machine, call it "Rustle," or "Granger."

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

Miles, the horse-thief who made his escape from the city jail last Friday week, was retaken by constable McIntire, A. W. Patterson, and Mr. Draper last Saturday, on Coal Rock Creek, thirty miles east of this place, at the house of Mr. Johnson. He made his escape by chipping the wood with a hatchet and burning the door of the jail. The hatchet used he claimed to have stolen from Bowen's Grocery. After his escape he laid out in the grass near Pat Somers' place all day and all night, and then went to houses on the Walnut, where he was fed by people knowing him to be the identified thief who had escaped. He was delayed two days on account of not finding the Walnut River bridge, but afterwards crossed it and went to Grouse Creek and from thence to Coal Rock Creek, where he was taken.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

A Forger Nabbed.

A few days ago a young man by the name of Wheeler, from Cedar County, Iowa, arrived in Winfield and immediately sought out Sheriff Walker, to whom he made known his errand, which was somewhat as follows.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

At a regular meeting of the Winfield Lodge No. 101, I. O. O. F., at Winfield, Kansas, Feb. 21st, 1874, the following resolutions were adopted and ordered printed.

WHEREAS, an all-wise and beneficent Providence has seen proper to take from our midst brother D. N. Egbert, Jr., and

WHEREAS, this Lodge as well as this community, has by his death lost a valuable, efficient, and influential member; and

WHEREAS, this Lodge desires to express its deep sense of the great loss of one of its first and most worthy members; therefore

Be it Resolved, That this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.

By order of the Lodge.

J. W. CURNS, NL. G.

Louis T. Michenor, Rec. Sec. pro tem.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

District Court Docket.

The following are the cases which stand for trial at the March term A. D. 1874, of the Cowley County District Court, and have been placed on the docket in the following order.

CRIMINAL DOCKET.

6. Joseph T. Hooker vs. Emanuel Davis.

FOURTH DAY.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

We are prepared to furnish horse bills better and cheaper than any other office in the county. We have a fine large cut, and our work always gives satisfaction.

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

SWEET CIDAR at Newland's Bakery. [YES...THEY HAD "CIDAR".]

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

WANTED: To buy a good young stallion from three to five years old; would prefer a dark bay for color. Apply to, or address the COURIER, Winfield, or myself five miles north of Winfield on the Walnut River.

JOHN WATSON.

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NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS.

TAX-PAYERS will take notice that the warrants for the collection of delinquent taxes on personal property, will be placed in the hands of the sheriff, on the 1st day of March, and, also, that delinquent real estate, will be advertised, on and after the first day of March, and that there will be added ten cents for each lot and twenty-five cents for each tract of land so advertised to pay for the same. There will be no additional cost until the first day of May next, when the land will be sold.

E. B. KAGER, Co. Treas.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1874.

HON. W. P. HACKNEY.

The correspondent of the Kansas City Times, speaking of the debate on the Hayes impeachment resolution, pays the following well merited tribute to Mr. Hackney.

"Hackney, of Sumner, arose, and hardly had he uttered a half dozen words before he was honored with the keen attention of the entire House, his calm, dispassionate, and perfectly even tempered expressions creating no little surprise after the rather hot-headed and sharp-worded manner which had generally characterized his brief speeches of joint convention and ordinary session times.

It soon appeared that he had more in him than he had received credit for, his fluent expressions and decidedly effective manner of making points taking the house as but few speakers have this winter. He opened with a calm and deeply earnest statement that at the start he had been with Mr. Hayes, almost from the start, had sympathized with him, believed in him, and until within a few days had intended to defend him. But he had looked in vain for a loophole for Mr. Hayes to escape through. His violation of the law had been so flagrant, so unjustifiable and defiant, that there could be no excuse! No defense!

With these perfunctory statements, Mr. Hackney commenced a brief and very telling review of the evidence, representing its strong points with a clearness and power equal, if not superior, to all other efforts that had proceeded. In closing, he called upon the members to do their duty in the premises, and while he favored a postponement of the matter for a day or two, he could see no reasons for delay in voting for or against the resolution."

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1874

TO THE EDITOR OF THE COURIER:

Sir: Feeling that an explanation is due to the public and to myself, concerning the management of the affairs of the office of County Treasurer of Cowley County during the years 1870, 1871, and 1872, I desire to make the following statement.

In the spring of 1870, I was elected to the office of Treasurer of Cowley County, and held said office until the next January, by virtue of said election. In the fall of 1870, Mr. G. B. Green, of Grouse Creek, was elected; but owing to some cause, he failed to qualify and take the office, consequently, I held the office until August, 1872.

At the time of my election, the office was of little consequence, and I could not afford to leave my farm to live at the county seat to attend to its duties. Having been for some time acquainted with Mr. J. P. Short, and having confidence in his ability and integrity, I appointed him my deputy as soon as there were any duties to perform in the office, and he held said appointment and attended to all the duties of said office until it was turned over to my successor, Mr. Kager.

I paid no attention to the office, never handled any of its money in any way or shape, never received a cent of profit, not even a fee (as I gave all the fees to Mr. Short to attend to the office) from first to last. But the office actually cost me my bond and stamp then required by law. Nor until last week, did I know that there was any irregularity in the accounts or books of said office.

JOHN DEVORE.

Winfield, Kansas, March 5, 1874.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1874

The school in District No. 45 closed on Thursday, Feb. 26, 1874. The three last days were passed in an examination on the different branches. In this the scholars took great interest, evincing the same determination to stand at the head of their classes that they have shown throughout the term. Several of them passed creditably, and would have done honor to any graded school.

The following is the average standing of the advanced classes.

Hattie Monfort, 9.4; Emily Roberts, 9.2; John Wiggins, 9; Iowa Roberts, 8.5.

Of the second classes Lizzie Bush, Rolland Johnson, Emma Ferguson, Minerva Ferguson, Florence Prater, and George Wiggins gave flattering proof of good lessons and a thorough study of principle.

Of the primary classes, Charlie Roberts, Robert Bush, Bell Bush, Ella Roberts, and Maggie Ferguson proved to the visitors that "old fogyism" is at discount.

The classes all gave proof of very rapid development.

The crowning of these exercises was at noon of the last day, when the kind parents and friends came to the schoolhouse with large baskets of goodies for the scholars. These under the supervision of Messrs. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Bush, and Newhouse were soon formed in a tempting array. The scholars then took their places at the table and for sometime were as happy as the kind donors could wish them to be.

On Friday evening they gave an exhibition, which, notwithstanding the storm, was well attended. The exercises consisted of charades, proverbs, dialogues, tableaux, Declamations, and essays. The parts were well acted and gave general satisfaction.

G.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1874.

TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION.

The Teachers' Association of Cowley County, Kansas, met in the council room of the Courthouse, according to published arrangement, Supt. Wilkinson presiding.

The following teachers were present: Miss Jennie Greenlee, Miss Mary Graham, Miss Allie Klingman, Miss E. Fowler, Miss Ellen Wickersham, Miss Jennie Hawkins, G. W. Melville.

The association proceeded to business by electing G. W. Melville Secretary pro tem. The constitution and by-laws being read, the election of officers for the coming year was then taken up, and resulting as follows.

EXERCISES OF THE DAY.

A general discussion of the following topics:

Uniformity of text books in our schools, bad wood, etc. Participated in by Miss Wickersham, Miss Greenlee, and others. Some very good ideas were brought out.

Parents and friends visiting schools was well discussed, and it would have been well if parents generally could have listened to what the teachers said upon that subject. It was said, and on good grounds, that if parents would visit the schools more frequently that there would be less fault found with teachers.

The question was then asked if it were right for teachers to offer an inducement in the way of a literary exercise once a week to induce parents to visit the school? Miss Millspaugh taking the side that it was wrong, that parents who took so little interest in the schools that they had to be coaxed there by a treat of something outside of the every day exercises, that there ought not to be any trouble taken by the teacher to induce them to come.

Supt.. Wilkinson made the suggestion, or rather requested the teachers of Cowley County, to teach the map of the county by townships and ranges, and gave the method of doing it.

The following subjects were merely touched upon:

Neatness in children, indicative of intelligence in parents. Teaching as a profession, or as a stepping stone to something higher.

Committee on programme for the morrow to report after the lecture in the evening.

Adjourned.

G. W. MELVILLE, Sec'y, pro tem.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1874

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

Several distinct shocks of an earthquake, accompanied by loud roaring, were felt at Charleston, Missouri, about daylight Saturday morning.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

Hon. Wm. Martin has returned from Topeka.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

James Parker and wife started for California last Monday.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

Sam Myton is putting a pair of hay scales in front of his store.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

The disciples of Christ are holding protracted meetings at the M. E. Church.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

Nichols, the barber, has sold a half interest in his stop to a fellow craftsman named Roberts, whom we can recommend as a first class workman.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

Mr. J. J. Ellis has a fine residence in process of erection in the north part of town in which himself and his young wife will reside upon their return from St. Louis.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

T. E. Gilleland has fitted up, and moved his stock of boots and shoes into the room formerly occupied by the Parlor Bar saloon. Mr. Gilleland now has a handsome and commodious room, and a larger stock of goods than any firm in the southwest.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

And now it is two Railroads instead of one. The St. Joe. K. & T. P. Co. have filed their mortgage to the New York loan and trust company in the register's office, Eldorado, Butler Co. This Mortgage is for $6,000,000, sufficient to build and equip the entire line, while word comes from Garnett that the contract to build the Paola Garnett and Fall River road was signed in the city of New York last Saturday. The contractors assume all the debts and begin work immediately. We look for lively times in the Walnut Valley this summer.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

By request of many of the patrons of School District No. 1, in the city of Winfield, the School Board have determined to have a spring term of school and wishing to secure the services of two first class teachers do hereby solicit applications for the same claiming a right to reject any or all applications. By order of School Board.

B. F. BALDWIN, Clerk.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AT LAZETTE!

An accident occurred last Saturday at the saw and grist mills of Lacy & Roberts on the Grouse Creek. One man was killed and ten seriously wounded, besides a large number slightly wounded. Below we give our correspondence on the subject, which will give the details.

LAZETTE, March 8th, 1874.

ED. COURIER. A terrible accident occurred at the mill of Lacy & Roberts on Saturday about 12 o'clock M. by which one man was killed, ten wounded. The mill was running at its usual speed, grinding corn, the steam gauge standing at forty pounds. Everything seemed to be in perfect order; the mill house was full of men waiting for their grinding, when by some unknown means the iron band that held the stone together bursted and runner flew into atoms knocking people down and tearing the mill house to pieces, throwing fragments some twenty or thirty yards.

Freeman Wedding was struck by a large stone, which crushed his hips to a jelly and dislocated his back. The poor sufferer lingered for an hour and then expired. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss.

Among the wounded were Samuel Sherman, Gear Dawson, Wm. Gintes, Wm. Gubbond, Hezis. Hodgkiss, Delfunt Sutton, My Kimble, Messrs. Lacy and Roberts, and two others, names unknown. It is thought by the physicians in attendance that all the wounded will recover.

The mill is situated on the Grouse Creek four miles above Lazette, and has been doing a prosperous business for some two years. The proprietors are deeply grieved at the disaster, and they have the sympathy of the entire community.

Yours respectfully,

COLUMBUS SPRAGUE.

We, the undersigned, who were present at the mill of Roberts & Lacy at the time the burr burst, by which one man was killed and others wounded, take this method of exonerating the proprietors and employees of the mill from all blame, It was in our opinion, an unavoidable accident.

Signed:

H. B. Clover

J. H. Welch

G. W. Dawson

J. W. Kannard

J. H. Smith

Wm. H. Sheras

G. H. McClung

R. F. Burden

Wm. Tilchworth

J. H. Sweet

I. H. Pickett

John H. McDupper

John R. Nugent

David Peel

John H. Wilson

A. T. Smith

J. W. Tull

D. H. Hotchkiss

Geo. Lobinger

B. F. Fritch

E. S. Gield

Columbus Sprague

John Moses

E. Simpson

Stephen Simple

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

CHINA WEDDING.

At the proper time Mr. and Mrs. Parmelee having arrived, were peremptorily ordered to prepare for the trying ordeal, which they calmly and resignedly proceeded to do. When all was ready the bride and groom were led into the parlor. Enoch Maris, D. A. Millington, Esq., and T. A. Wilkinson acted as Groomsmen, and Mrs. Enoch Maris, Mrs. ____ Johnson, and Mrs. T. A. Wilkinson as Bridesmaids. Rev. James E. Platter, of the Presbyterian Church, then proceeded to "lecture" the happy pair substantially as follows. . . .

Rev. N. L. Rigby then pronounced them "man and wife," and offered up a short prayer. $103.00 in greenbacks was made up, enclosed in a soap dish, and presented to Mr. Parmelee by Maj. J. B. Fairbank, on behalf of the company. . . .

Messrs. E. C. Manning, S. H. Myton, J. B. Fairbank, and A. T. Stewart, as far as we can learn, were the originators of the plot. We hope these liberal minded gentlemen will give another such at no distant day.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

MARRIED.

WAGNER - HIGHTOWER. At Dexter, Kansas, March 8th, 1874, by Rev. P. G. Smith, Mr. S. H. Wagner and Miss Mellie Hightower, all of Dexter.

MILLER - WILSON. By Rev. Jesse Stone, at his residence, Richland Township, Feb. 18th, 1874. Mr. Jas. H. Miller to Miss Mary E. Wilson, all of Cowley County, Kansas.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

Died at Cleveland, Ohio, February 27th, 1874, Hiram B. Whiting, aged 24 years. Cleveland (Ohio) Leader.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

Loans Negotiated.

Having made arrangements with eastern parties, we are prepared, through them, to negotiate loans for five years upon

IMPROVED FARMS.

The advantage of borrowing for a long over a short time, is apparent, when in the latter the sacrifice upon sales of stock or grain to meet maturing obligations is considered, while in the former ample time is given for stock or produce to be held over seasons when the market is depressed, that the highest prices may be realized. Again the rise in value of improvements and lands, which time only can bring about, and ability of borrower to meet the small amount of interest which would each year become due when he could not meet principal and interest, and on account of this inability very likely lose his place, are points which should be considered important.

To men who have firms upon which they desire to secure loans. We say we believe we can now negotiate for you upon terms which will be satisfactory.

CURNS & MANSER,

Winfield, Kansas.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

A farm two and a half miles from Winfield. For particulars, call at Newland's bakery.

Enquire at Titus' Meat Market.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

HELLO!! CARPENTERS!!!

If you want to build a house and take for pay a choice piece of land near Winfield, call on J. G. Titus, at City Meat Market.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1874.

LOVERS OF THE WEED will be pleased to know that A. H. Green has been appointed exclusive agent for the celebrated California cigars, which are acknowledged by all good judges, to be the best in the market. They are kept for sale at his drug store.

S. M. CLINE.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

Fight with Cheyennes.

Oscar Wheeler, Willis McCarty, and McGinnis, who reside on the Strip; the former two well known by our citizens, left this place about two years ago to work on the railroad. After working a year or more, they left Dodge City last fall and went hunting through the territory until they reached the South Canadian in Texas, where they wintered, trapping and hunting, with tolerable success. One morning, about six weeks ago, seven Indians supposed to have been Cheyennes, came into their camp and asked for something to eat. Breakfast was made ready for them, and all ate. After breakfast the Indians, who were only armed with bows and arrows, left in an apparently peaceable and friendly manner. But the boys became suspicious from the fact they had not shown their guns, and concluded to move camp that morning, as they expected to move in a few days. While they were loading the wagon, a shot was heard and Oscar Wheeler fell to the ground, pierced with a rifle ball in the left breast, the ball coming out at the back and lodging under the skin. He was not unconscious; and rising up, told the boys to run on the ridge and see if they could see them, while he would drive on with the wagon. The boys did as requested and saw the Indians retreating behind the sand mound, during which some fifty shots were exchanged. Finally, McGinnis got good aim at one and shot, when the Indian threw his gun high in the air and leaped forward, dead. McCarty soon followed, knocking one down, and it is supposed, killed him. The boys drove them back for several miles and then began to retreat to the wagon, the Indians following some ten miles or more when they left. Wheeler was almost prostrated when the two came to him, from loss of blood, but they reached the settlements in safety, and Wheeler is now at Wichita under treatment of a physician, and is in a fair way of recovery. He will be brought to this place as soon as his condition will admit, to be taken care of by his brother-in-law, Mr. Pepper. Traveler.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

We are glad to learn that the action of the County Council in reference to the appointing of Agents was repealed at their meeting on last Saturday, and the contracts are to be let to the lowest bidders. We are now satisfied that it was not done by trickery, but owing to the negligence of one of the officers for this part of the county. Traveler.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

I will give my mode for peanut culture.

First: The land selected, should be a sandy loam, so as not to retain too much moisture, and to prevent baking, and further, to allow the rootlets that bear the nut, to enter the ground. Plow the ground deep, and keep in good cultivation. Lay soil in low flat ridges about four feet apart, as the vine will not adapt itself to uneven surfaces.

Prepare the seed by breaking the hull and putting in one nut every two feet. Plant about bean planting time, as the vine is easily injured by frost.

Cultivation, about the same as corn, only that the weeds must be removed by hand, to prevent breaking and cutting the vine. I don't consider it necessary to cover the vine as the rootlets will enter the ground and bear just as freely without.

Gather nuts with a potato fork, and dry them on a scaffold, or stack them around stakes, as you would beans.

The large white peanut is the best variety for this climate.

THOMAS PERDUE.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

A recent amendment to the school law changes the time of holding the annual meeting of each school district, from the last Thursday of March to the second Thursday in August of each year, at 2 o'clock p.m. The district board as now constituted will continue to hold office until the annual meeting in August, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Under the new law, at the next election, a director, clerk, and treasurer shall be elected and hold their respective offices as follows: Director, for three years; clerk, for two years; treasurer, one year; and thereafter at each annual meeting, there shall be elected one member of said board in place of the out-going member, who shall hold his office for three years, or until his successor is elected and qualified.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

The apportionment of Kansas into three Congressional districts will give Kansas three each, instead of one, Masters in Chancery and Commissioners in Bankruptcy; as the U. S. statutes provide for the apportionment of one such officer in each congressional district. The appointing power rests with Chief Justice Waite.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

Township officers will be elected April 7th.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

Quarles & Ferguson have raised the frame of their new barn.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

J. P. Short has built a neat little office on his lot on Main street.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

Remember the Cantata of Queen Esther next Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

G. G. Grady's mammoth circus will exhibit in Winfield, April 8th. As this is the first circus to visit our city and county, our people should give it a generous reception.

AD: GRADY'S AMERICAN CIRCUS, AND GRAND FREE BALLOON ASCENSION!

This is the Most COMPLETE CIRCUS That has ever visited the West. MAMMOTH PAVILIONS! FOUR LADY GYMNASTS! 49 First Class Performers! THREE GREAT CLOWNS and a Grand Free Balloon Ascension Daily! Trained HORSES and DARING RIDERS!!

Grand Procession at 10 O'CLOCK A.M.

WILL EXHIBIT AT WINFIELD,

April 8th, 1874.

Come out everybody and visit this Grand Combination.

ADMITTANCE, 50 CENTS. Children under ten, half price.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

Capt. Hunt, a former resident of our city, has returned and is now located in the house formerly occupied by James F. Paul. We are pleased to welcome Captain Hunt back to his old stamping ground.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

Isaac Bing has returned from the east where he has been selecting new goods, and in about ten days Requa & Bing will open the largest and best stock of gent's furnishing goods ever brought to southwestern Kansas.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

We are under many obligations to Bros. Ludlow & Davidson of the Oxford Enterprise for favors received. The Enterprise is a good paper and has a good office and well merits the support which it has so far received from the good people of our neighboring city of Oxford.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

The Grand Balloon ascension. From C. G. Grady's circus grounds April the 8th at this place will be one of the most grand and terrific affairs ever witnessed on this continent. A man will hang by his toes from the balloon at a distance of one mile from the ground.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

J. M. Dever has purchased an interest in the Grocery and Provision store of Weathers & Bro. Mr. Dever is one of our oldest and most trusted citizens. A man of strict integrity and upright manly principles. And those doing business with the firm of Weathers & Co. can safely rely on being fairly dealt with.

All persons knowing themselves indebted to the late firm of Weathers & Bro., will save cost by calling at the store of J. C. Weathers & Co., and settling up.

J. C. WEATHERS.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

Read the new advertisement of H. C. Leedy in another column. Mr. Leedy has bought the butcher shop formerly owned by Davis & Cawlfield, and will continue the butchering business at their old stand. In connection with beef and pork steak, he will keep flour, potatoes, etc. Mr. Leedy comes to us well recommended, and we have no doubt will be a valuable addition to our city.

AD: H. C. LEEDY. Successor to Davis & Cawlfield. BUTCHER and dealer in HIDES. HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR BEEVES. He also has a large stock of FLOUR & POTATOES KEPT CONSTANTLY ON HAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH.

SHOP ON MAIN STREET, WINFIELD, KANSAS.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

We are publishing a continued story this week, the joint production of some two thousand delinquent tax payers of Cowley County. That the story is not just what those two thousand readers would like to read in the bosom of their families to their children is no fault of ours; we give it as we received it from the hands of the compiler, E. B. Kager, Co. Treasurer.

NOTE: I SKIPPED THIS DELINQUENT TAX LIST....SHOWS TOWNSHIP, GIVES DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, AND SHOWS TAX DUE.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

J. B. Lynn, formerly of Olathe, Johnson County, this state, has opened out a splendid stock of Dry goods and Groceries in the building formerly occupied by Close & Greer, opposite the Lagonda House. The store has lately been remodeled and repainted, and presents a very neat appearance. Mr. Lynn seems to be a gentleman of enterprise who we have no doubt will do a good business. We welcome him to our midst.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

The Oratorio of Esther will be presented at the Courthouse on Monday and Tuesday evenings of next week under the auspices of the congregational church of Winfield. Prof. A. D. Battey of Topeka has charge of the exhibition. Our friends in town and country will be treated to the finest entertainment that has ever been presented to the public in Winfield, upon this occasion. Rev. Parmelee takes the part of King, and Mrs. M. A. Arnold is to be Queen. Thirty-five actors, dressed in costumes, take part in the performance. Everybody should be present.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

Below we give the names of our businessmen who advertised in the "COURIER EXTRA" this week. Our readers may rest assured that men who advertise liberally will deal liberally.

Ellis & Black, W. L. Mullen, Darrah & Doty, O. N. Morris & Bro., T. E. Gilleland, George Miller, Maris, Carson & Baldwin, J. C. Weathers and Co., C. A. Bliss & Co., Hitchcock & Boyle, W. M. Boyer, Lagonda House, Banking Houses of M. L. Read and J. C. Fuller, J. B. Lynn, N. Roberson, M. Miller, Frank Williams, Geo. W. Martin, and the Arkansas City Traveler.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

ELLIS & BLACK, General dealers in GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, QUEENS-WARE, AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS. Corner of Main and Ninth St., Winfield, Kansas.

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NEATEST ROOMS IN THE CITY. The oldest and most reliable workman in the West. Special attention given to Ladies' Hair-Dressing. ROOMS, One door south of Bliss' Store, Winfield, Kansas.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

WEST SIDE MAIN STREET, opposite Hitchcock & Boyle's. WINFIELD, KANSAS.

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Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

Having bought the shop formerly occupied by Robinson Bros., I am prepared to do all work in my line. Prices reasonable and all work warranted. Shop on Ninth St., Winfield, Kansas.

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R. B. WAITE,

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

JOHN MANLY Is sawing and selling lumber cheap at his SAW & GRIST MILL, One Mile North of Little Dutch Postoffice, On the WALNUT RIVER. He also grinds corn in any way to suit customers. Give him a call, for he will do fair thing by you.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

Manufacturers of and Dealers in Household and Office Furniture. A LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK OF FURNITURE ALWAYS ON HAND. COFFINS & CASKETS FURNISHED ON SHORT NOTICE. UNDERTAKING MADE A SPECIALITY. STORE ROOMS ON THE CORNER OF MAIN AND EIGHTH STREETS OPPOSITE HITCHCOCK & BOYLES.

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BEST OF BUGGIES, SADDLES AND HARNESS HORSES. FURNISHED AT REASONABLE RATES. OFFICE ON MAIN STREET, SOUTH OF LAGONDA HOUSE. WINFIELD.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

ALL KINDS OF BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, WAGONS, AND OTHER ARTICLES IN HIS LINE. SHOP ON THE CORNER OF MAIN AND EIGHTH STREETS, WINFIELD, KANSAS.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

BANK BUILDING LOCATED AT CORNER OF 9TH AVENUE AND MAIN STREET.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

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Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

MARRIED. CURE - MONFORTE. On March 4th at the residence of the bride's father on Dutch Creek, by the Rev. J. W. Lowry, Mr. M. S. Cure to Miss Julia M. Monfort, all of Winfield Township.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

WALL PAPER lower than the lowest at W. M. Boyer's.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

FOR SALE OR TRADE. A splendid cook stove for sale, or trade for a good cow. The stove is nearly new with furniture complete. Inquire at the store of J. C. Weathers & Co., in Winfield.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

STEWART & SIMPSON are gong to burn 200,000 brick this Spring. Those who contemplate building will do well to send in their orders early.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

HELLO!! CARPENTERS!!!

If you want to build a house and take for pay a choice piece of land near Winfield, call on J. G. Titus, at City Meat Market.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.

EXTENSION OF TIME.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

DEXTER, KANSAS, March 23rd, 1874.

The weather has been, and is now, very beautiful. We farmers are very busy preparing for our spring and summer work. Plows are running here and there, turning over the soil, preparatory to the reception of the seeds of various kinds. Gardens are being made, oats and spring wheat sown, potatoes planted, and other work pushed along briskly. Fall wheat looks well, perfectly splendid, and the prospect for a larger yield was never better.

But while we are attending to our farms, we do not neglect the moral and intellectual improvement of ourselves. During the winter we had a literary society, which met weekly. It has been a complete success. The paper, the Grouse Quill, was hard to beat. Last Tuesday night the society closed, for the season, with an exhibition. The exercises consisted of declamations, dialogues, tableaux, and music. The schoolhouse was crowded to its utmost capacity, and everybody was in a jolly good humor. Of course, it was a success.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

A NEW FEEDER.

Gentlemen prominently connected with the Paola and Fall River Railroad were in this city yesterday making arrangements for men and material for the Paola & Fall River railroad.

This railroad is one of the natural features of Kansas City, and is chartered to run from Paola, Miami County, to Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas. It will strike the Arkansas River about fifty miles south of Wichita, and from the time it leaves Garnett, where it crosses the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston railroad, it runs through a fertile section of country as yet unblessed by a railroad; it runs in a southwesterly direction, and intersects the fertile counties of Miami, Anderson, Woodson, Greenwood, Howard, and Cowley. The northern terminus of the road is Paola, on the Missouri River, Fort Scott & Gulf road, fifty miles south of Kansas City. The road has been graded southward from Paola; work will at once be put on the road and kept up until the road reaches the fertile valley of the Arkansas. To Paola, the completion of this road will be of great importance; as the terminus, it will bring her much of the trade of the Southwest. The road will connect at Paola with the M., K. & T. for Holden, and the M. R., F. S. & G. R. R. for Kansas City, with which it will no doubt be run in close connection, thereby giving Kansas City a direct route to the Arkansas Valley, striking it fifty miles nearer the Texas cattle fields. Kansas City Times.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Paola, Garnett and Fall River Rail Road.

It is now but a few days before work is to begin on the resumption of construction of this road. When the time comes, the work of construction will be prosecuted very rapidly and we shall then have the cars of this route running through our city soon after. Mr. Tompkins, whom we mentioned last week, has spent several days visiting this point, Leroy and Paola, and has gone to New York, to return to Garnett next week.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

HOWARD COUNTY.

The war in our sister county has been at last amicably settled. To the sagacity, firmness, and inflexible integrity of the Hon. W. P. Campbell, Judge of the District, the people of Howard are indebted for their salvation; and the world from witnessing the mournful spectacle of a disgraceful civil war. Below we give our readers Judge Campbell's letter to the people of Howard. The manly and dignified stand taken by his Honor, is well worthy of imitation.

"TO THE PEOPLE OF HOWARD COUNTY.

"Every court is vested with the power to enforce obedience to its process and respect for its authority. It has become my duty as Judge of your District Court, in view of the unfortunate state of your public affairs, and the recent alleged unlawful interference by certain persons with the due administration of the law by said court, to resort to the time honored process of attachment for contempt. This is not a rash unpremeditated move, but the result of an honest desire, and a firm purpose to perform a sworn duty.

"Sufficient has been made to appear, to induce the belief that certain proceedings and orders of the court over which I have the honor to preside, have been set at defiance by the open and forcible resistance of some of the citizens of Howard County. If such a circumstance should pass unnoticed, the people might well doubt the stability, and lose confidence in the efficiency of the courts. In such a case, there remains but one course for me, as a public officer resting under the obligations of an oath, to pursue, and that is, to bring the strong arm of the court to bear in its own protection, and to enforce its lawful authority by all the means known to the law. This duty will be resolutely performed. I am actuated by no hostile feeling. The notorious fact that for two months the authority of the court has been openly defied, without proceedings being taken to enforce submission, shows no less than a proper spirit of forbearance. It has now become a matter of importance to the people generally, that the county records and files shall be preserved in their proper places of deposit, in the custody of the legally constituted authorities. Compared with this, the particular location of the county seat is of minor importance. The pending questions affecting the location of the county seat, are matters of law and fact, which will in due time, be settled by the courts.

"In the meantime, it is the duty of all good citizens to let the law take its course.

"Personally, I have no interest in your local controversies, only desiring, when required to decide upon them judicially, that they shall be decided according to the law and the fact. I have no feeling against any locality in your county, only desiring that when the will of the people has been expressed in a lawful manner, the same shall be enforced. I have no apology to offer for any of my judicial determinations affecting your local affairs. They speak for themselves. I care nothing for idle and groundless stories affecting my integrity, circulated in your midst, trusting implicitly in the ultimate good sense and justice of an intelligent people for a complete vindication. I try to act in a manner which will gain your confidence, for no court can expect to fulfil its mission perfectly without being sustained and confided in by an enlightened public sentiment. But most of all, I desire to faithfully discharge the varied and responsible duties of the exalted position to which I have been elevated by a magnanimous people, and leave the bench with a pure and unspotted record, so that the state will have been none the worse off because I have occupied it.

"Attachments have been issued for the arrest of certain persons charged to have been engaged in removing the county records in violation of an order of the court, and for the seizure of the records and their restoration to proper custody, directed to the sheriff. The sheriff and his deputies are bound to serve the process, and are vested with authority to call to their assistance all the forces necessary to execute the writs, and all citizens of the county are bound to obey their orders in that behalf. We desire your sympathy, your confidence, and your assistance in restoring order, and upholding the majesty of the law.

"It is for the people to say whether by sustaining the courts and the officers, they will have peace, order, and protection, or by a contrary course produce disorder, crime, and ruin.

"It may cost something to restore order in your county, but it will be money well spent. It is the purchase of immunity to a more or less extent, from crime and violence in the future. The law must govern.

"Respectfully, your obedient servant,

W. P. CAMPBELL, Judge.

March 13th, 1874."

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

NOTICE.

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NOTICE. ALL persons knowing themselves indebted to me are hereby notified that they must come forward and satisfy their accounts as I must have money or its equivalent. Save cost by immediately complying with this notice.

T. G. PEYTON, M. D.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received at my office in Winfield, Kansas, up to Saturday, April 4th, to furnish merchandise, agricultural implements, etc., to the Patrons of Husbandry in Cowley County. Bids may be sent through the mail. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. Bids will be opened at 2 o'clock p.m. of said day.

T. A. BLANCHARD, Agent.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

I, R. L. WALKER, Sheriff of the County of Cowley, in the State of Kansas, do hereby proclaim and make known unto the qualified voters of said county of Cowley that on the first Tuesday of April A. D. 1874, there will be held an election in the several townships of said County at the usual place of holding elections, for the purpose of electing in each of said townships the following officers, to wit: One Trustee, one Treasurer, one Clerk, two Constables, two Justices of the Peace; and one Road Overseer, in each road district of the several townships.

Given under my hand at my office in the City of Winfield, this 10th day of March 1874.

R. L. WALKER, Sheriff, Cowley Co.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The public schools in this city close today.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Mr. J. F. Paul and lady have departed for Leavenworth.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Charley Black returned from his trip to Illinois last Saturday.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Today is the fifty-first day of the session of the Kansas State Legislature.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

We are informed that the large flouring mill at Wichita was totally destroyed by fire last Saturday night.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The sociable at A. H. Green's on Wednesday eve, was, we understand, a pleasant affair and quite largely attended.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Winfield has the best flouring mills in Southwestern Kansas. Nearly all the people of Sumner County bring their grists to this place.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The ladies of the M. E. Church will give a social at the residence of J. M. Dever Wednesday evening, March 11th. Tableaux and refreshments given.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The advertisement of Mr. Keagy, published in another column, informs our patrons that he has full blooded Berkshire pigs for sale at his residence near Wellington, Sumner County.

AD: M. B. KEAGY, Dealer in, and Breeder of Pure Blood Berkshire SWINE.

Persons wishing choice PIGS should call on me at my residence 5-1/2 miles southeast of WELLINGTON, Sumner Co., KANSAS.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Bing has gone east to lay in a new stock of goods for the spring trade, but Requa is still at the old stand, good natured as usual, selling clothing at prices that even makes grangers smile.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

In our "Notice to Grangers," last week we stated that seals would be furnished to sub-granges at $8.50 apiece, when it should have been $3.50. Grangers will please notice this correction.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The State Grange spent considerable time in trying to find something against Sam Wood, of Chase County. Sam is Master of his grange, and as he is one of the largest farmers in that county, we fail to see the point.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Owing to the bad weather the meeting of the Teacher's Association in this city last Friday and Saturday was poorly attended. The usual business was transacted however. The full proceedings will be found elsewhere in this issue.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Everyone who visits this office exclaims, "What a beautiful picture," when they look at a chromo which was presented to this office by J. W. Johnston. Mr. Johnston has a large stock of handsome pictures on hand which he is selling cheap.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Through the agency of the Real Estate firm of Curns & Manser, D. A. Millington, Esq., sold half of the block upon which his house stands, to Rev. James E. Platter. Mr. Platter intends to erect a fine residence upon his new purchase this spring.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

A couple of the saloon keepers in this city were arrested yesterday for selling liquor without license, they having obtained their license of the city when it is claimed they should have been obtained of the county. It is a test upon the legality of the city ordinance.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

An attempt was made by the prisoners in the county jail to escape, a few nights since. With a nail and a stick of wood, they had broken the lock so that the door could be easily opened when the shades of night furnished an opportunity for escape. But about this time the jailor, Burt Covert, walked in and stopped their little game.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The Disciples of Christ will commence a series of meetings in Winfield, on Saturday evening, March 7th, at the M. E. Church, to be continued indefinitely. All are cordially invited to attend. Preaching brethren are expected from a distance. It is hoped that the brethren everywhere will unite in securing the success of the Gospel in its purity. S.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Last Wednesday we were favored with a call from Mr. Houghton of the firm of Farrar, Houghton & Sherburne of Arkansas City, and Mr. Davidson of Wellington. Mr. Houghton had been having a troublesome tooth operated upon by the dentist, but was as sociable as ever. Mr. Davidson reports considerable excitement at Wellington over the coal question.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

TO PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY.

Each member of the order is required to have a "trade" ticket to enable them to purchase on our special terms. Tickets can be procured by calling on me at the store of Ellis & Black, in Winfield.

T. A. BLANCHARD, Agent.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The attention of our readers is directed to the new advertisement of Conover Bros., music dealers at Kansas City. These gentlemen are honorable and reliable, and have the largest stock of musical instruments to be found in the west. Pianos and organs, of the best manufacture, can be purchased of them at a surprisingly low figure. They also deal extensively in sheet music, which will be mailed to any address upon receipt of price. In short, anything in the music line from a comic ballad to a grand upright piano can be purchased of them. Skipped ad.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Investigation.

The committee appointed to investigate the County Records have finished their work as far as the term of Devore is concerned, and are preparing a report which will be published as soon as the committee get one or two items which they are after red hot. Hon. S. M. Fall concluded that he could not stay to investigate and retired from the committee. The other two members, Messrs. Grow and Walton, are determined to unearth everything unholy if it takes all summer. We have been collecting facts and figures which we will publish in connection with the committee's report. We have no desire to prejudge the case and will withhold it until then.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

A couple of the lads in this city overreached themselves slightly when they plundered the store of W. H. South, a few weeks ago. The boys were hunted so closely that they concluded the best thing they could do would be to bring the property back, which they did. They wrapped the watches and other jewelry (with the exception of a few rings and a pocket-knife or two) in a gum cloak (stolen at a dance at Little Dutch recently) and deposited them upon the salt barrels in front of the store where they were soon discovered by Mr. South. The walnut box which contained the watches when stolen, had been deposited in the Walnut River for safekeeping, and was not returned.

On the evening of the day upon which the goods were returned (Wednesday), Lucian McMasters turned states evidence, confessing that Tom Quarles and himself had stolen the jewelry and kept it hidden in Cliff Wood's timber. The boys were immediately arrested, and yesterday, after an examination before 'Squire Boyer, were committed to bail in the sum of $500; Quarles to appear before the District Court on charge of grand larceny, and McMasters to appear as a witness. It appears from the confession that there are some dozen boys in this town who have kept up a systematic thieving for the past two years, and it is hoped that this will be a lesson for them.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

List of marriage licenses issued by the Probate Judge, during the month of February 1874.

E. B. Kager, to A. L. Wright.

Charles W. Rockhill, to Malinda Hart.

Isaac McNown, to Maggie Steel.

Jasper West, to Sarah J. Skinner.

James H. Miller, to Mary E. Wilson.

Edward B. Taggart, to Mary E. Sweet.

Nelson E. Newal, to Mary A. Arnold.

J. D. Pruden, to Susan A. Jenkins.

Charles Balcom, to Emma Randall.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Grange.

The thirtieth grange in this county was organized by deputy Worden at Pleasant Grove schoolhouse on the night of Feb. 21st. The Charter members number 28.

OFFICERS.

J. M. Midkiff, Master.

Dr. J. P. Taylor, Overseer.

Dr. C. G. Holland, Lecturer.

Wm. Bonnewell, Steward.

Enos P. Copple, Asst. Steward.

Lit Bonnewell, Chaplain.

Jessie Chatfield, Treasurer.

S. B. Littell, Secretary.

R. L. McCulloch, Gate Keeper.

Kate Kizer, Ceres.

Mrs. Lou Oliver, Pomona.

Tilly Weitzel, Flora.

Mrs. Susan M. Taylor, Lady Asst. Steward.

Members of other granges are invited to visit us.

J. M. MIDKIFF, M.

S. B. LITTELL, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

FLORAL GRANGE, Feb. 20th, 1874.

At a recent meeting of the Floral Grange the following resolutions were adopted.

WHEREAS, Brother Martin, our representative from Vernon grange, did before his election to office declare his opposition to all monopolies and unjust taxation, and since his election has violated the same by voting in favor of the "per diem" resolution, and refusing to table his railroad pass, thus sanctioning and patronizing railroad monopolies, and unjust taxation, thereby violating the trust reposed in him and knowingly wronging us as brothers and sisters, therefore

Be it Resolved, That we, the members of Floral Grange, disapprove and condemn the proceedings of brother Martin as set forth in the preamble; and

Resolved, That we furnish a copy of the above resolution to the COURIER for publication.

JAMES VANORSDOL, M.

J. A. PHELPS, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Resolution of Respect.

The undersigned Sunday School Class at a recent meeting passed the following resolutions.

WHEREAS, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to take from us our much loved and valuable friend and teacher, Dr. D. N. Egbert; and

WHEREAS, We, as a class, wish to express our deep sorrow at the loss we have sustained in the removal of so worthy a teacher; therefore,

Be it Resolved, That we tender to the mother and other relatives of the deceased our sincere sympathy in their and our loss, praying that our Father in Heaven will keep us unto that glorious day when we shall sing with our departed friend the songs of the redeemed.

Luella Blandin and Annie Newman, Organists.

Hortie Holmes

Inez Griswold

Callie Blandin

Ella Freeland

Eugenie Holmes

Dora Higginbottom

Josie McMasters

Maggie Dever

Ida McMillen

Laura McMillen

Ettie Johnston

Alice Johnston

Ora Lowery

Plesie Johnston

Emma Howland

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

MARRIED. ELLIS - LOWRY. On March 4th, 1874, at the M. E. Parsonage, in this city, by the Rev. J. W. Lowry, assisted by Rev. J. B. Parmelee of the Congregational church, Mr. James J. Ellis to Miss Kate A. Lowry.

The happy couple immediately started on their wedding tour to St. Louis, via Wichita and Kansas City, and will return by way of Ft. Scott and Independence, visiting numerous friends and relatives at different places along the route. We wish them a pleasant journey and a safe return.

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MARRIED. BALCOM - RANDALL. At the Lagonda house in this city, by Rev. N. L. Rigby, Mr. Charles Balcom to Miss Emma Randall, both of Arkansas City.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

NOTICE TO GRANGERS.

Arrangements have been made with the following retail dealers of Winfield for supplying members of the order with merchandise at special rates. With Ellis & Black for dry goods and groceries; S. H. Myton for hardware, implements, etc.; Max Shoeb for blacksmithing. Sub-granges can procure all needed blanks at the lowest rates at the COURIER office in Winfield.

Members will be furnished with tickets upon application, and for protection against fraud, members are requested to take bills for all goods purchased, or work performed, and file the same as often as convenient with the agent. Sub-granges are requested to send me their orders accompanied with $3.50, for sub-grange seals, that I may bulk the order.

T. A. BLANCHARD, Agent.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

NOTICE.

AFTER consulting with the Board of Education and the State Superintendent, I hereby announce that it has been decided to call a convention of all the school district officers who shall be elected on the last Thursday in March, next, in this county, with a view to promoting the educational welfare of the county. A full detail of the objects and aims of said convention together with the time of meeting will be announced in connection with the programme of the Teacher's Institute, to be held at Winfield some time in April, 1874.

T. A. WILKINSON, Co. Supt.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

District Court is in full blast.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Township officers will be elected April 7th.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Billy Anderson has "skinned out" for Texas.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The Cantata of "Esther, the Beautiful Queen," will be rendered in Arkansas City on Friday evening next.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Ex-Marshal Young was arrested last Tuesday, charged with having assisted in the escape of T. T. Rucker from the jail at this place, some time since.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Our people will be pleased to learn that Rev. J. W. Lowry has been returned to the Winfield charge by the M. E. Conference lately held at Ft. Scott.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The public schools of this city will commence Monday, April 6th. Miss Helen Parmelee teaches the higher department and Mrs. T. A. Wilkinson the lower.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

D. A. Millington, Esq., was examined by lawyers McDermott, Mitchell, and Adams, and admitted to the bar by Judge Campbell at this term of Court.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Prof. Battey, the musical manager of the cantata of "Esther, the Beautiful Queen," returned to his home in Marion Centre last Wednesday. Mr. Battey is a true gentleman, a fine musician, and we were sorry to see him depart.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The members of the Silver Cornet Band of this city have taken a fresh start. They have engaged Prof. Hoyt of Arkansas City to teach them and practice unceasingly, and we have no doubt we will soon have a band to be proud of.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Owing to the fact that the District Court is in session this week, and the fact that he is engaged in quite a number of important cases, prevented L. J. Webb, Esq., member from this district, from attending the meeting of the Republican State Central Committee at Topeka last Tuesday.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Rev. N. L. Rigby is making up a club for the Kansas Evangel, edited by Rev. I. S. Kalloch. The paper is devoted to the interest of the Baptist church as well as being a general newspaper. Two dollars a year or in clubs of twenty, one dollar a year.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The following are the Attorneys attending at the District Court: Hon. Wm. P. Hackney, Wellington; Hon. Jas. McDermott, Dexter; C. R. Mitchell, A. J. Pyburn, L. B. Kellogg, Arkansas City; Gen. Rogers, Eureka; M. S. Adams, Wichita; Fairbank, Torrance & Green, L. J. Webb, Manning & Johnson, Judge R. B. Saffold, Lewis T. Michener, Esq., Suits & Wood, D. A. Millington, Winfield.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

A mortgage given by the Paola & Fall River Railroad Company, to the Farmer's Loan and Trust Company of New York City was recorded in the recorder's office of this county last Wednesday. The mortgage is for $17,000 per mile for two hundred miles amounting in the aggregate to $3,400,000. This instrument has been recorded in the counties of Miami, Franklin, Anderson, Coffee, Woodson, Greenwood, Butler, Cowley, and Sedgwick.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

As Mr. T. A. Wilkinson with his wife and baby were returning from Arkansas City last Monday, the fore wheels of their carriage suddenly dropped into a deep rut precipitating the occupants over the dashboard upon the heels of the horse, who taking fright, began to kick vigorously. Mrs. Wilkinson received a slight bruise upon the head, and Mr. Wilkinson's hand was bruised considerably, but no further damage was done other than the ruining of the clothes of the lady and child by the mud into which they plunged.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

We would call the attention of our readers to the new law firm of Webb & Millington, formed by the co-partnership of L. J. Webb and D. A. Millington. These gentlemen are too well known in this city to need any recommendation from us, but we will say for the benefit of strangers that they are both energetic businessmen, and can be depended upon.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

We learn from Dr. Walmsley of Douglass that Columbus Chelse was shot and instantly killed by Ira Slayton last Saturday evening at Douglass, Butler County. It seems that an old grudge existed between the parties, and getting drunk that day, they met, exchanging angry words when each got their guns and Slayton getting the drop on Chelse shot him in the right side, the bullet ranging upwards and making a lodgement in the heart. Slayton was immediately arrested and taken to Eldorado and from there taken to Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, for safekeeping. The unfortunate Chelse leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

At nine o'clock Monday morning, smoke was seen issuing from the roof of A. N. Deming's house; and the cry of fire given. Many persons were close by, some with pails of water, but the majority without. The fire had gained good headway, burning on the under side of the pine shingles and rafters, and was very difficult to get at with water, and but little was accomplished until the arrival of the extinguishers when it was soon subdued. Without the extinguishers, the building in our opinion would have burned to the ground, and we think the City Council never made a better investment than when they purchased them.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The cantata of Esther the beautiful Queen, which was rendered at the courthouse last Monday and Tuesday nights, was a splendid affair in every instance, and is universally pronounced to be the best home talent entertainment ever given in Winfield. The adaptability of each player to the particular part assigned them was a noticeable feature, and each performed their part so well that we dare not make "any invidious distinctions."

We cannot however avoid mentioning those who took the more prominent parts. Mrs. M. A. Arnold as Queen, Rev. J. P. Parmelee as King, E. C. Manning as Haman, A. T. Stewart, Mordecai; Mrs. W. D. Roberts, Zeresh; Miss Kate Johnson and Miss Mary Braidwood as Maids of honor; Charles Black, Harbonah (the King's Chamberlain); Ed. Johnson, Hegei; A. A. Jackson, Hatach; W. L. Mullen, High Priest. They could not be surpassed in any city in the land. Miss Helen Parmelee as organist deserves special mention, as very much depended on her, always prompt, making no mistakes. The chorus was good, and taken as a whole, we venture to say that Winfield will not soon witness the like, and few towns in this country with their home talent could produce so splendid a spectacle. Too much cannot be said in praise of Prof. A. D. Battey, who drilled the class, and superintended the performance to its close.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

District Court Proceedings.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

How is That for Low?

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

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Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

To School Districts.

All parties wishing to sell school district bonds to the Commissioners for the investment of State permanent school fund, must observe and comply with the requirements of the following rules and regulations of the Board.

1st. All bonds offered for sale to the commissioners of the school fund shall be presented to the Superintendent or to the Commissioners whenever together.

2nd. No bonds shall be bought (unless offered direct by the district issuing them) unless accompanied by a written and responsible guarantee that the interest and principal of such bonds shall be promptly paid when due.

3rd. No bonds shall be purchased until the Attorney-General has examined them, and satisfied himself that they are legal in form and substance.

4th. The desirability of any investment shall be determined by a majority of the Commissioners.

5th. The Superintendent shall issue a circular, to be sent to every newspaper in the state, every County Clerk and County Superintendent of Public Instruction, and to every school district stating the price paid for bonds, a copy of these rules, and a request that bonds be sent direct to the Commissioners so as to avoid paying commissions to "middle-men."

6th. No bonds shall be bought unless the certificate accompanying is full, explicit, and filled out in every particular, and in all cases the number of electors in the district, the number signing the petition for an election, and the number voting for and against the issuing of such bonds must be shown.

7th. Until further notice, 90 cents on the dollar will be paid for school district bonds.

8th. These rules shall be recorded, and shall also be published in the Commonwealth, with a request that all papers in the state friendly to the interests of education copy them.

By order of the Board.

H. D. McCARTY,

Supt. of Public Instruction.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874. Editorial Page.

WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 3, 1874.

THE CITY ELECTION.

It is no part of our object in this article to discuss the merits or demerits of the town site difficulty any farther than to say, in passing, that every sensible man knows by this time, that difficulty cuts no figure in our municipal election, nor can it be affected in any manner, no matter who our city fathers may be. Then if the town site question has no bearing, and political faith seems to be out of the question, it is clearly the duty of every good citizen to support and vote for men who will best promote the interests of the town and the welfare of our people. Captain S. C. Smith has been the acting Mayor of the city for almost a year last past, and so far as we know, he has made a good, careful, and efficient officer, guarding well the interests of the town. We are therefore in favor of the election of Mayor Smith, believing that his experience will better enable him to discharge the duties of the office, than any new man, no matter how well qualified.

In the election of the council we, in common with others, have our preference. Although that preference is not of such a character that we could not support almost anyone of well known honesty and ability. We only ask that the same test be applied to candidates for council that would be demanded in our choice for Mayor.

Let us have peace.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

The Indians made an attack on a ranch at Scott's Bluffs, Nebraska, Tuesday, killing one man and running off horses. The Sioux at Fort Laramie and the various Sioux agencies are reported very sullen and discontented. It is thought that they mediate immediate hostilities. Red Cloud and Spotted Tail are among those declared unfriendly.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

On Friday evening, March 27th, I had the pleasure of attending a school exhibition at the schoolhouse in district No. 9. The school was conducted by Miss Jennie Greenlee, to whom great credit is due. The exercises were opened with singing, in which the greater portion of the scholars took a lively part. Declamations, essays, and select reading were next in order, and were good; the subjects were well chosen, and they were delivered in a manner to elicit praise.

A number of pleasing charades and tableaux were acted next, among which was one entitled "Scenes now being Witnessed in our Eastern Cities," in which a number of men were represented playing cards and drinking, around whom were a group of women in the attitude of prayer; the scene was very interesting and impressive. The exercises were quite lengthy, lasting until nearly half past 10 o'clock. At the close everybody shook hands with everybody else, each having a good word for his neighbor, plainly indicating that they were all actuated by the spirit of concord, and as I took leave of my friends, I whispered to myself, "It is good for me to be here," and then I departed. A SPECTATOR.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

Grange blanks of every description on hand at this office.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

The rendition of the Cantata of "Esther, the Beautiful Queen," at Arkansas City, has been indefinitely postponed.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

From and after April 1st, 1874, the Kansas Farmer and the COURIER will be clubbed together at $3.50 per year, instead of $3.00 as heretofore.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

S. M. Fall of Lazette has purchased the right to manufacture one of W. H. Grow's new patent rollers, and can now boast of having the largest and best roller in Windsor Township.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

Mr. L. B. Paul was in town this week. He purchased twenty pounds of butter at twenty-five cents per pound and shipped it by express to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he says it is worth fifty cents per pound.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

D. A. Millington, Esq., having been admitted to the Bar of this county as a practicing attorney, has resigned his office of Justice of the Peace, so that there will be two Justices to elect in this township instead of one.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

The Congregational social at the residence of D. A. Millington last Wednesday eve was a very enjoyable affair, but on account of the mud, there were not so many out as otherwise would have been. The receipts were about $5.00.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

There will be a special meeting of Winfield Lodge No. 101, I. O. O. F., on Friday evening April 17th. All brothers and members of the order in good standing are cordially invited.

Business of importance.

J. W. Curns, N. G.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

'Squire Swasey of Beaver Township informs us that the present prospect for fruit with him is good, as he has seedling and budded peaches, also plums, apricots, nectarines, and almonds all in bloom. Nothing but late frost will prevent him from showing some of the finest fruit in the state of Kansas this fall.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

We are glad to learn that work is about to be resumed on the Paola & Fall River Railroad. The gentlemen who have worked this measure up have triumphed over obstacles and discouragements that would have daunted most men. The greater their triumph now if they shall succeed in building the road. Lawrence Journal.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

David Parmelee, eldest son of Rev. J. B. Parmelee, while leading a colt to water last Friday evening, received a kick from the playful animal, knocking him senseless and breaking out six of his front teeth and a portion of the lower jaw. The wound was dressed by Dr. Graham, and at last accounts he was getting along as well as could be expected.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

A ventriloquist and sleight-of-hand performer gave a show in Hudson's hall last Friday and Saturday evenings. The show was a very poor affair and the proceeds were small, and the performer decamped without interviewing his landlord. The majority of our citizens are not easily duped by such fellows, but once in a while one gets "bit."

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

We notice that the school ground is being beautified by the planting of elm shade trees. This will be a vast improvement upon the appearance of that lop-eared stair-case, which will appear better when the trees hide it entirely from view. The trees should now have a light coat of tar or something of that sort, and mischievous boys will let them alone.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

The ladies of school district No. 9, two miles south of Winfield, will hold a necktie festival on the evening of April 7th, at the residence of Mr. R. Anderson. The public are cordially invited. Plenty of the best of refreshments will be served during the evening; the proceeds of the festival will be used to furnish the Sabbath school with books and papers.

MISS JENNIE GREENLEE, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

Mr. Geriel Wildy of Morgan County, Illinois, has been in the city several days visiting friends and looking up a location. Mr. Wildy has just sold fourteen hundred acres of land at ninety-five dollars per acre. He also disposed of his personal property at public sale and had larger receipts than any sale ever held in that county. Mr. Wildy contemplates locating in Winfield; he thinks this county equals Morgan or any other county in Illinois. We will be pleased to welcome him to our town.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

Four papers have been going the rounds of the city this week. One was a petition to the city council to grant Joseph Lekoska [Likowski] license to retail spirituous liquors, another was a petition to the City Council to grant E. R. Parker license to sell spirituous liquor, another was a petition to Judge Campbell to make the sentence of Wm. Bryant as light as possible, and the fourth was to raise by subscription enough money to pay the fine of Al Headrick and liberate him from jail. Every man keeps his lead pencil handy now.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1874.

C. M. Scott of the Arkansas City Traveler passed through this town Wednesday on his way to Lawrence to be gone about a week.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

District Court Proceedings.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

As W. M. Boyer has made a good Justice of the Peace the last two years, we take the liberty to announce his name as a candidate for re-election to that office.

(Signed) MANY VOTERS.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

EDITOR COURIER. As our township election is near at hand, and it is our duty to select our very best men for various offices, we suggest the names of the following gentlemen for the office set opposite their names.

For Justice of the Peace, N. H. Wood, Esq.

For Constables, Z. T. Swigart and A. T. Shenneman.

Believing them to be well qualified, we would be glad to see them unanimously elected.

(Signed) MANY VOTERS.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

MARRIED.

RIGBY - TOUSEY. In this city March 31st, by Rev. A. M. Averill, of Emporia, Rev. N. L. Rigby, pastor of the Baptist church in this city, to Mrs. Jennie S. Tousey.

BLISS - HAWKINS. In this city March 31st, by Rev. A. M. Averill, of Emporia, Mr. E. S. Bliss to Mrs. Mina Hawkins, all of this city.

GRIFFIN - GUY. On the 25th ult., at the residence of the bride's father, in Beaver Township, by Esq. G. C. Swasey, Mr. Geo. W. Griffin to Miss Mary Guy, all of this county.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

Ferguson & Quarles have their new barn nearly completed.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

Dr. Graham has moved into his new office next door to Lynn's store.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

We are informed by the County Clerk that the debt of the county amounts to upwards of $28,000.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

D. Rodocker has opened up his new picture gallery and is now prepared to do first class work.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

The circus has come and gone, and a good many people now wish they had their money back.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

With this week ends the publication of the delinquent tax list. We are glad of it, and suppose our readers are also. Note: Did not print delinquent tax list.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

The ladies of the Baptist Church and congregation will hold a social at the residence of Mr. C. A. Bliss on next Tuesday evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

On Wednesday last we dropped into the store of Ellis & Black, and counted 95 persons, all waiting their turns to purchase goods from the new stock of spring goods. How is that for Winfield?

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

Through the energy and efficiency of Prof. Wilkinson, Superintendent of Schools, this county has received $469 more money from the state fund, than was received last year. The Prof. has also ferreted out 238 more school children than were reported last year.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

A team belonging to Mr. C. B. Cox of this township ran away last Tuesday evening. They crossed the Walnut River, leaving the larger portion of the wagon in the water, and kept steadily on, and at last accounts nothing whatever had been heard of them.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

Winfield City Officers.

The following are the officers elected in this city last Monday.

Mayor: S. C. Smith.

Police Judge: N. H. Wood.

Councilmen: Samuel Darrah, J. D. Cochran, H. S. Silver, J. P. McMillen, and R. B. Saffold.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

Winfield Township Officers.

The following are the officers elected in this township last Tuesday.

Trustee: H. S. Silver.

Clerk: E. S. Bedilion.

Treasurer: O. F. Boyle.

Justices of the Peace: N. H. Wood and W. M. Boyer.

Constables: A. T. Shenneman and Burt Covert.

Road Overseers: 1st district, James Renfro; 2nd district, Hiram Silver; 3rd district, Charles Seward; 4th district, C. Cook; 5th district, J. C. Roberts.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

Matt. Foster & Co., wholesale dealers in books, stationery, etc., of Kansas City, Mo., have their agents just now busy canvassing the county. We had the pleasure of a call from Mr. T. S. Martin, of their house, a few days ago. Mr. Martin wishes to advertise Matt. Foster & Co.'s wares in the COURIER, all of which would be a very sensible thing for them to do. But Matt. Foster & Co., only propose to pay about one-half the regular rate for advertising, and as that is not our way of doing business, they didn't advertise. We always make it a rule to charge just so much for a given amount of advertising and we make no reduction. We hold that our own businessmen are entitled to our lowest rates, and we wish it distinctly understood by foreign advertisers that if they wish to advertise in the COURIER, they must expect to pay for it.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

The gentlemen elected last Monday and Tuesday for city and township officers are, we are satisfied, all good men. Capt. Smith in the past has given evidence of ability, honesty, and efficiency, so much needed in the chief officer of a young and growing city. The council as a whole is a good one and we look for wise counsel in the next twelve months.

Hiram Silver as Trustee we believe to be a judicious selection. He is acquainted with our people and their circumstances, a gentleman of good address and plenty of energy, and notwithstanding his "cussed" political proclivities, will make a good officer.

E. S. Bedilion, for clerk, we will venture has no equal in Cowley County. O. F. Boyle, for Treasurer, is the right man in the right place. W. M. Boyer has held the office of Justice for some time, and given general satisfaction, and of course will be better qualified by experience to discharge the duties of that office for the next two years.

His colleague, N. H. Wood, elected for the first time, is a young lawyer of good ability, pleasing manners, and we doubt not will make a popular Justice of the Peace as well as Police Magistrate. We bespeak for Judge Wood the charity that should be exercised toward all new beginners.

Thus once more, is our city and township, afloat, in charge of good crews. Let us hope for a safe and prosperous voyage.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

Marriage Licenses.

The following is a list of the marriage licenses issued by the Probate Judge for the month of March.

S. Cure to Julia M. Monforte.

J. J. Ellis to Kate Lowry.

Victor Thompson to Ada Fitzsimons.

J. H. Harris to Catherine White.

T. H. Wagner to Mellie E. Hightower.

D. R. Gross to Eliza E. Mark.

F. M. Osborn to Ester J. Easley.

H. F. Ford to Hattie Hopkins.

Geo. W. Griffin to Mary Guy.

B. S. Godderel to Kate Gordon.

John S. Bryant to Emma Ross.

E. S. Bliss to Mina Hawkins.

N. L. Rigby to Jennie S. Tousey.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

MARRIED. ROBERSON - MENTCH. At the residence of the bride's father on the 5th inst., Mr. N. Roberson to Miss Maggie Mentch, all of this township.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

Millinery Goods.

Just received: Spring and Summer Styles, which will be sold cheaper than any place in Southern Kansas at the Factory store, one door North of Maris Drug Store.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

RECAP: THE PROPERTY OF M. MILLER, WHO WAS OPERATING a STORE IN WINFIELD, WAS TAKEN ON AN EXECUTION ISSUED OUT OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF WINFIELD UPON A JUDGMENT RENDERED AGAINST SAID M. MILLER, AND IN FAVOR OF JOHN B. FAIRBANK, ELISHA S. TORRANCE, AND ADOLPHUS H. GREEN. PROPERTY SOLD IN FRONT OF M. MILLER'S STORE:

Four Parlor heating stoves; three No. 8 cooking stoves; two No. 7 cooking stoves; sixty kegs of nails; two cross-cut saws; three kegs horse shoes; two No. 7 cooking stoves; one No. 8 cooking stove; one box heating stove No. 88; one No. 25 parlor heating stove; one No. 22 parlor heating stove.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

RECAP:

PLAINTIFFS: Aug Kurtzeborn, M. A. Rozenblatt, Sol Bauman and Meyer Bauman, partners under the firm name of L. Bauman & Co.

DEFENDANT: John N. Yerger.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that under, and by virtue of an Execution issued on the judgment in the above entitled cause and to me directed and delivered, I will on the 22nd day of April, A. D. 1874, at 2 o'clock p.m., at the brewery of Himelspaugh & Yerger, about one mile west of Winfield, in said county of Cowley, offer at public sale, and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, all the right, title, and interest of the defendant, John N. Yerger, in and to the following described chattels to-wit: Three (3) large barrels. One (1) tub. One (1) mash tub. Thirty (30) beer kegs. One (1) force pump and hose.

Said property having been levied upon as the property of said defendant, John N. Yerger.R. L. WALKER, Sheriff.

Fairbank, Torrance & Green, Attorneys for plaintiffs.

April 10, 1874.

NEXT ITEM CALLS FOR SALE OF THE PROPERTY.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

THAT LAWSUIT.

Suit has been commenced in the U. S. Circuit Court of the District of Kansas, by one George L. Thompson, for the recovery of something over $6,000, interest included, for which he holds the warrants of this county. Who Mr. Thompson is, we know not, neither does it matter for the purpose of this article. The best legal talent concur in the opinion that judgment will be rendered against the county, for the amount claimed, and the costs of the suit.

The COURIER is charged with being in some way the remote cause of the action against the county, because it is alleged that we opposed bonding the debt. Here is what we did say in the COURIER of Feb. 6th, last.

THE COUNTY DEBT.

We understand, since our arrival at home, that an effort is being made to have Mr. Martin procure the necessary legislation allowing the Board of County Commissioners to fund or rather bond the county indebtedness. We do not believe that the people of Cowley County wish this thing done. Twelve months ago, the circumstances were altogether different. Then we had a Courthouse to build, and many thought it necessary to provide funds for that. But now our county buildings are all complete, we can see no necessity for it. We are very well aware that it would be money in the pockets of a few, for instance, county officials, who have to take most or all their fees in scrip. But we are now hopeful that the tax next year, with care and economy, will clear the county almost, if not altogether, of debt. In the present state of affairs, we would not favor any bill authorizing the Board to bond the debt, without first submitting the question to a vote of the people of the county. And we hope that whatever legislation Mr. Martin secures in that particular will provide that the question be so submitted. We would be glad to hear from our readers on this subject, that we may act understandingly in the matter and take such action as will place the county on the best financial basis, having due regard for those who held the county's 'promises to pay.'

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

A correspondent of the Cheyenne Leader states that the United States Indian Peace Commissioners have returned from interviews with the Chiefs, Spotted Tail and Red Cloud, without having accomplished anything. They refused to consent to the removal of the agencies, and Spotted Tail wants his words written down "this time" to the effect that he has been "pestered so much by these flies from the Great Father that he won't talk to them any more."

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Ordination and Dedication. The exercises at the liberal church last Sunday were interesting and well attended. Prof. Norton was ordained according to the Congregational order in the forenoon. In the evening, Rev. Mr. Platter conducted the dedication exercises.

Prof. Kellogg gave an interesting history of the origin, nature, and progress of the enterprise, announcing that the church had been built without foreign aid, had but a small debt, and was in a prosperous and hopeful state. Mr. Platter preached a sermon appropriate to the occasion. The church is a neat and tasteful edifice, finely and completely finished, and is in all respects an honor to its founders.

Butler County has but one newspaper, while Cowley and Sumner have three each. There is hardly enough enterprise in that county, outside of Eldorado, to run a saw mill.

Forty-two beds were made at the City Hotel on the night of the circus. This Hotel has been compelled to put on another addition in order to make room for the traveling public. H. O. Meigs is well known as a landlord, and his many friends are glad to hear of his resuming control of this most estimable house.

The city council met at Meigs & Kinne's office last Monday evening, and after being sworn in, appointed R. C. Haywood, City Treasurer, and H. P. Standley, Clerk. The Council consists of H. O. Meigs, Mayor; and A. K. Melton, W. S. Packhard, Dr. Sheppard, E. P. Kinne, and I. H. Bonsall, councilmen.

Mrs. G. H. Norton writes from Vicksburg bitter complaints of the weather there; rain and mud all the time. We have about the right latitude and climate. Let us try and make the most of it.

The peach trees are in full bloom this week, and the weather is warm, showery, and beautiful.

We learn from Senator Ingalls that the "Trail Bill" will become a law, which will not only be of great advantage to the state but make a rush for claims on the border. A project is on foot to have the right of way granted for a railroad through the Indian Territory, which will open the pine forest of Arkansas, and build large commercial cities on the banks of the Arkansas River.

With these and many other projects, the future of Arkansas City is preferable to any young town in Kansas. Both the measures alluded to will not fail, and if more than one is carried through, our prospects are flattering.

The various cities of Kansas are each in the habit of claiming special merit, and especially in some particular direction. Thus Lawrence is the Fast Horse Centre, Fort Scott the Manufacturing Centre, and Emporia the Gooseberry Centre.

Arkansas City proudly claims pre-eminence in the most important of all human industries. Arkansas City is surely and emphatically the Baby Centre.

We speak according to the facts. There is surely no other portion of Kansas where babies are so numerous, and have such healthy lungs. It never rains but it pours in this country, and the babies come in showers, and warble in unison. It is enough to strike envy into every bachelor's soul to waken at midnight and hear the dulcet notes that resound from every house. The cooing of cats is forgotten; the voice of the nightingale is no more attractive. We lie awake and listen and envy the married men their happiness.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Cold winds. Grass is green. Fruit trees in blossom.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

We noticed M. M. Jewett's good natured countenance in town the other day.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Col. E. C. Manning returned from his visit to Wichita last Wednesday.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

The Grangers are so close-mouthed that we cannot find out what was done at the meeting of the Council last Saturday.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Mrs. Judge Johnson, who has been visiting her parents in Cleveland, Ohio, during the past winter, returned home yesterday.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Sheriff Walker is back from Leavenworth, where he has been to take the prisoners sentenced at the last term of the District Court.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

The Presbyterian church holds service next Sabbath in the Courthouse morning and evening. J. E. PLATTER, Pastor.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

At the recent teacher's examination in this place and Arkansas City, 18 applicants were examined: 13 in Winfield and 5 in Arkansas City.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

The Paola & Fall River Railroad Company are advertising for 2,500 laborers and 150,000 ties, to complete their road to the east line of Greenwood County.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Scott of the Arkansas City Traveler would have us believe that he stopped at the Mansion House, while in Leavenworth. The idea of a Southern Kansas Editor putting up at a first-class Hotel.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

The new stone house of Captain Lowery is now ready for occupancy, and is one of the finest and most complete residences in the county. We would be pleased to see more such residences built this summer.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

The editor-in-chief of this paper made the best race for councilman that was made at the late city election. He beat Dr. Mansfield, S. H. Myton, James Kirk, Jones, Williams, Gray, Austin, Jack-of-clubs, and Tom Wright's dog.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Those oranges donated us by George Miller were nice and disappeared lively. George has a lot of candies, lemons, and other good things which he hasn't brought around yet but which we are expecting daily.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

I. F. Newland has closed out his restaurant and bakery and opened out a grocery store. He has purchased a large stock of goods at the lowest cash figures and he is prepared to sell the same way. Mr. Newland is a good businessman, gentlemanly and courteous to customers, and those who trade with him can rest secured they will get the worth of their money.

AD. NEWLAND'S CASH STORE. GOODS SOLD 10 PER CENT LOWER THAN THE LOWEST. CALL AND EXAMINE THE STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. [GOODS EXCHANGED FOR PRODUCE.] NO ADDRESS GIVEN.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Sweet & Lewis, furniture dealers, have dissolved partnership, Mr. Sweet now having entire control of the business, which he will continue at the old stand. The old firm have by their enterprise and industry worked up a flourishing trade, which we are sure will still increase under Mr. Sweet's judicious management. See dissolution notice.

Dissolution Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing under the name of Sweet & Lewis, furniture dealers, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts will be settled by J. B. Sweet, who still continues the furniture business.

J. B. SWEET,

JASON LEWIS.

Winfield, April 14th, 1874.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Capt. E. Davis, who, with his estimable lady, has been sojourning in St. Joseph, Missouri, for the last six months, has returned to town, and gone straight to work beautifying the grounds in and about his elegant stone house. The Captain looks hearty as if life in St. Joe quite agreed with him. We hope he will conclude to make his home with us in the future.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Our prediction about the price of corn, made last January, has been fully verified. We told the farmers then that before the summer, corn would be worth from 50 to 75 cents per bushel. It is worth 60 cents now. Beef has also raised to a good round figure, fat cattle being worth 4 and 5 cents per pound. Surely those of our farmers who have corn or beef to sell, cannot complain of hard times.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Lucius Walton and W. H. Grow, the investigating committee, are still hard at work looking at long lines of figures, receipts, vouchers, etc. They were not prepared to make any report to the county board; consequently, we have nothing new to give our readers in that line. It is a herculean task to go over the records of the county since its first organization, but these men are equal to the emergency, and hang to it with a pertinacity truly commendable.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

The Board of County Commissioners met last Monday, and forthwith were flooded with bills. We noticed quite a number before the board asking to have their taxes remitted, rescinded, rebated, cut-down, modified, etc. Some blame the assessor, some their neighbors, some the County Clerk, and a few, a very few, acknowledge their ignorance of the law. The board, two of whom only are here, are up to this writing, up to their eyes in business. R. F. Burden and Mr. Roseberry, the two in attendance, have settled down to business manfully, and wear their new honors gracefully. They have our hearty sympathy at this, the beginning of their term. They surely need it.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Plant trees, plant trees, Messrs. Grangers, and farmers in general, and many of your grievances will vanish of themselves. Your lands will become more fertile, your districts more salubrious, your landscapes more picturesque, and your pocket-books and bank books more interesting inside. Now is the time, the glorious time of spring.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

MARRIED.

KELLY - GROOM. On Sunday April 12th, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Alex Kelly to Miss Alice Groom, all of Richland Township.

This is an instance in which the bride was also a Groom.

BOWER - STUMP. On Sunday, April 12th, at the residence of the bride's father, by J. M. Barrick, J. P., Mr. Geo. Bower to Miss Maggie A. Stump, all of Rock Township.

The Bower takes the Stump and wins the game; shuffle the cards and make ready for a new deal.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

To Builders.

BIDS will be received until Wednesday, April 30th, for the erection of a brick dwelling house in Winfield. The building is to be 26 x 32 with a one-story wing 14 x 14. Plans, specifications, and conditions of contract at Curns & Manser's.

J. E. PLATTER.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874. Front Page.

THE "BELLE" OF ARKANSAS CITY.

The Belle, which our neighbors of Arkansas City have been searching for so long, has at last been found. Her absence was but temporary, just while her breath was shut off by the wax in her throat. Our friends at the mouth of the Walnut will certainly vote our poet a brass medal for his services in discovering the belle who baffled all the Uncle Dudleys in Arkansaw, so long to discover. But we will let him tell the story himself.

Here it is.

He was young, he was fair, and he parted his hair, like the average beau, in the middle; he was proud, he was bold, but the truth must be told, he played like a fiend on the fiddle. Barring his voice, he was everything nice, and his heart was so loving and tender that he always turned pale when he trod on the tail of the cat lying down by the fender. He clerked in _____'s store and the way he tore off calico, jeans, and brown sheeting, would have tickled a calf and made the brute laugh in the face of a quarterly meeting. He cut quite a dash with a darling moustache which he learned to adore and to cherish; for one girl had said, while she dropped her proud head, that 'twould kill her to see the thing perish. On Sunday he'd search for the Liberal Church, unheeding the voice of the scorner, and demurely he sat, like a young tabby cat, with Scott in the amen corner. He sang like a bird and his sweet voice was heard fairly tugging away at long meter; and we speak but the truth when we say that this young man could outsing a hungry mosquito.

She was young, she was fair, and she scrambled her hair as became the belle of the City; she was proud, but not bold, yet the truth must be told, the way she chewed wax was a pity. Barring this vice, she was everything nice, and the surveyors admired her bustle, and the Thomasville boys, being calmed by the noise, walked miles to hear it rustle. She cut quite a swell, did this Arkansaw belle, and men flocked in crowds to meet her; but she gave them the shirk, for she loved the young clerk, who sang like a hungry mosquito. So she hummed and she hawed, and she sighed and she "chawed," till her heart and her jaws were broken; then she walked by his store, while he stood at the door awaiting some love token. She raised up her eyes with a mock surprise, and tried to enact the scorner; but to tell the truth, she grinned at the clerk who loved the amen corner.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

THE OTHER SIDE.

The editor of the Telegram is howling at the COURIER, charging it with having so much influence with the granges of Cowley County, and Representative Martin, as to prevent the bonding of the county indebtedness. Among other idiotic statements he asserts that it would take a direct tax of, from seven to ten, percent to pay the county indebtedness, which he asserts is $28,000. This modern Euclid don't know that a tax of one and one-half percent upon the taxable property of the county would raise $30,000. The valuation of the property of the county last year was $1,260,963.33-1/2. There were entered, prior to March 1st, 1873, 1,240 tracts of land, which were taxable last year; since which time, there has been entered and placed on the county clerk's books 722 other tracts. Now, it is safe to estimate that the value of all property will have risen in the same proportion, or seven-twelfths more property for the purposes of taxation, then last year. This would give us a total valuation of $1,902,823. Then, including what mortgages can be taxed, and we have an aggregate in round numbers of $2,000,000. Then on a valuation of $2,000,000, a levy of one and one-half (1-1/2) percent, instead of 7 or 10, as the Telegram has it, would wipe out the debt. Pick your flint and try it again, brother Allison, or come over and take lessons in Arithmetic of our devil. But we do not propose to make any extra levy this year, to pay off the entire debt. If we can pay one-half this year, and the remaining half, next, we can do so, and scarcely feel it.

We were not aware that the COURIER had so much influence with Mr. Martin, last winter, as to deter that gentleman from putting an enabling act through the Legislature. Had we then but known, the COURIER's most potent influence, we would have certainly used it to prevent the passage of some of the outrageous measures that were enacted last winter. And, perhaps, had we been employed by certain scrip holders to go and stay in Topeka all winter, to run the Representative from Cowley, and see that he put a bond bill through, and then failed, after all our peculiar efforts, we might howl too.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

The Indian Territory.

The Champion might go still further and truthfully say that the only support any such movement has in the states comes from a class of roving and impecunious political adventurers who are seeking new fields wherein to plant themselves. That is the only element in the state which favors opening and organizing the Territory. Paola Spirit.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

Chetopa, Kansas, is moving to a new town site to avoid paying a bonded indebtedness of $300,000.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

It would seem that New Mexico stands a fair chance of being admitted as a state into the Union. The Senate committee on Territories has come to the conclusion to report a bill to this effect.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

Livingstone's funeral is represented as having been the greatest and most imposing ceremony of the kind during the present generation. Stanley occupied the post of honor, heading the right-hand side of the line of pall bearers.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

Col. Boudinot, the Cherokee, who is now lecturing in Connecticut, was once a student in a school for Indians at Cornwall, in that state, but the institution was broken up because Boudinot and another Indian married white girls of Cornwall, and the people got very mad about it.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

The City Council met at the Courthouse April 20, 1874, at 7 p.m. Mayor S. C. Smith in the chair. Councilmen present: J. P. McMillen, H. S. Silver, S. Darrah. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

On motion, S. Darrah was duly elected as President of the Council for the ensuing year. H. S. Silver, S. Darrah, and R. B. Saffold were appointed a standing committee on finance for the ensuing year. S. Darrah, J. D. Cochran, and J. P. McMillen were appointed a standing committee on streets and sidewalks.

The Mayor, with the consent of the Council, appointed the following city officers for the ensuing year. M. L. Robinson was duly appointed City Treasurer; J. W. Curns was duly appointed City Clerk and qualified as such. T. H. Suits was appointed City Attorney. Z. T. Swigart was duly appointed City Marshal.

The bill of A. J. Jones for services as policeman one day and one night, $3.00, was audited, allowed, and ordered paid. Bill of Burt Covert, $12.25, for boarding prisoners was referred to the finance committee. Fee bill "City of Winfield vs. Adolphus H. Green" of $36.40, was referred to the finance committee.

The sealed proposals for the City Printing were opened and rejected. The clerk was authorized to ask for new bids.

On motion, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to build sidewalks along 9th and 10th avenues, where they have not been built as required by ordinance.

The time fixed for the regular meeting of the City Council was the first and third Mondays of each month.

On motion adjourned to meet Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock a.m.

J. W. CURNS, Clerk.

Council met in pursuance of adjournment April 22nd, at 9 a.m. Present: Mayor Smith, and councilmen Cochran, Silver, Darrah, and Saffold. The Clerk being absent, R. B. Saffold was chosen as Clerk pro tem.

The bids for the City printing for the ensuing year were then opened and read, and the contract awarded to James Kelly, editor of the Winfield COURIER, he being the lowest bidder.

On motion a committee of three were appointed, consisting of McMillen, Cochran, and Silver, to provide a "pound" for the city and have the same enclosed. On motion, adjourned.

R. B. SAFFOLD, Clerk, pro tem.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

RECAP.

Sidewalks to be along lots 12, 13, 14, and 18 in block 128; along lots 1, 19, and 7 feet along lot 20; 7 feet along lot 21 and along lot 22, all in block 129; along lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, in block 149; along lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, in block 169 on 9th avenue. Also along lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 in block 149; along lot 1, block 130; along lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, in block 150; along lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, in block 170, on Tenth avenue in the city of Winfield.

Sidewalks to be constructed as follows: To be built four feet in width, the outer edges of which shall extend out five feet from the front of the lots along said blocks; to be built of hard wood or pine lumber one inch in thickness, well nailed to three stringers of hard wood or pine lumber, said stringers to be 2 x 6 (said walk may be constructed of stone) to be placed on the established street grade.

Bidders are required to state the amount for which they will contract each walk separately, and where parts of walks are required to be built to state the amount per front foot thereof.

J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

J. G. Titus has sold out his butcher shop.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

Bills were allowed at the late meeting of the Commissioners to the amount of nearly $4,000. See proceedings.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

The COURIER is now the official City, as well as the official County paper. See Council proceedings elsewhere.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

The Congregational church will have service at the courthouse next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7-1/2 p.m. Preaching by Rev. J. B. Parmelee.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

The Cowley Co. Medical society will meet in Winfield Saturday, April 25th, 1874. All physicians of the county are invited.

T. G. PEYTON, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

Rev. I. A. Koons will preach at Pleasant View Schoolhouse Sunday the 26th inst. at 3 o'clock p.m. Pleasant View is only three miles east of Winfield on the Tisdale road. Just a pleasant ride, and all who come will be welcome.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

The judges and clerks of the late township elections cost the county about four hundred dollars, to which add the cost of publication and posting of proclamations, and other incidental expenses, and it will be found that the total cost of holding an election in this county is over five hundred dollars.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

In another column will be found the advertisement of Leon Lippmann's saw and grist mill, situated upon the Grouse Creek in this county. He has any quantity of lumber which he offers cheap. His mill is in good running order and grists will be ground on short notice. Mr. Lippmann is a reliable businessman, and one who can be depended upon.

AD: SAW AND GRIST MILL! GOOD LUMBER AT FAIR PRICES AT L. LIPPMANN'S MILL, ON GROUSE CREEK. All bills filled promptly and any kind of good stock taken at market price. PRICE OF LUMBER. Soft lumber $21.50 per thousand, when taken by the thousand. Oak $2.25 under 14 feet. Walnut $2.75 to $3.50.

GRISTS ground at any time and good meal insured.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

We wish to call the attention of our readers to the fact that the county printing, which Allison, of the Telegram, says is worth $1,500 a year is actually worth less than $500 all told. A table which we are preparing, and which we hope to have ready for publication next week, shows just what the county has paid out for printing both at home and abroad for the past twelve months.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

A. H. Barnard of Belle Plain, and James F. Hall of Wichita, have formed a co-partnership and rented the Hudson House in this city. They are both gentlemen of experience in the Hotel business, and will make the Hudson House one of the best in the city. We are always glad to welcome such men to our midst.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

A little misunderstanding arose one day last week between Mr. S. Jones, of Arkansas City, and D. F. Best, of Winfield, with reference to money matters. From words the disputants proceeded to blows, and after a short but lively scrabble, Mr. Jones succeeded in placing Best in a position unfavorable for the well being of his optics, when the latter yelled "enough," and was let up glad enough to come out second Best. Traveler.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

Rev. P. B. Lee of Duncan, Illinois, is now here visiting his uncle, Rev. J. B. Parmelee, and spying out this goodly land of ours. Mr. Lee represents some twenty families in Illinois, who are preparing to immigrate to Cowley, provided he brings them a good report. He has bought one quarter section a few miles above Winfield on the Walnut River. This is one more instance of the value of the COURIER's judicious advertising. Mr. Lee is perfectly satisfied with the country and we may expect a large immigration, through his representations, to our county this summer.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

J. M. Johnson, living on the Nenescah near Belle Plain, Sumner County, brought to this city a lot of the finest sweet potatoes we have ever seen. They were in a perfect state of preservation, which is something remarkable even in this latitude. He sold them to McMillen & Shields at $3.75 per bushel. Mr. Johnson raised some 300 bushels, put them in a cave, or "dugout," where he maintained a temperature, by means of a stove, from 40 degrees to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Would it not be well for some of our farmers who are in a hurry to get rich to try Mr. Johnson's plan? He says that he intends to raise a thousand bushels the coming season. Success to him.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

Nearly every letter received here from other states in regard to this country, speaks of having read the description of Cowley County in the COURIER. Just so; the COURIER is by far the best advertising medium in this part of the state. It is read every week in nearly every state in the Union. It is read in England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, and France, that we know of, and to how many other parts of the world it be sent by others, we don't of course know. Everybody should subscribe for it and send it to their friends in the east. It will give them a much better idea of the country than any letter they may write.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

Mr. S. H. Myton met with a somewhat serious accident last Sunday evening. He had been for some time apprehensive that burglars were trying to break into his store. On that particular night he was aroused by a noise as of someone trying to raise the window. He got out of bed, and taking a loaded rifle, rested it upon a stove, the muzzle pointed toward the said window to await developments. While awaiting the supposed thief, he fell asleep and by some mismanagement pulled the trigger and the gun went off at the same time bursting the barrel to pieces scattering Sam around in all directions, burning his face and completely closing one of his eyes. NEXT LINE IMPOSSIBLE TO READ. swelling, all right. We hope that Sam will be more careful in future, and buy himself a good gun.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

Commissioner's Proceeding.

The following is a list of bills allowed by the Board of County Commissioners at their last regular meeting, showing the amount to whom allowed, and for what purpose.

Judges of Election: U. H. Demott $4.50; John Liston, $2.00; R. I. Theaker, $2.00; T. H. Morris, $2.00; Warren Wood, $2.00; W. A. Freeman, $3.90; D. M. Patton, $6.00; J. H. Patton, $2.00; J. Q. Searle, $2.00; Tim. McIntire, $2.00; D. Thompson, $4.50; A. J. Pyburn, $2.00; T. R. Bryan, $2.00; D. A. Merydith, $5.00; G. L. Burdett, $2.00; John Mosier, $2.00; C. Sprague, $2.00; J. H. Pricket, $5.70; A. Weatherhead, $2.00; Wm. Adkinson, $2.00; Adam Walk, $5.00; A. McKinley, $2.00; Isaac Onstott, $2.00; P. J. Copple, $4.00; R. S. Strother, $5.00; W. M. Gillard, $2.00; Wm. Jenkins, $2.00; Thos. Shaver, $7.00; A. A. Mills, $2.00; T. L. Thompson, $2.00; John Boon, $7.00; F. M. Ross, $2.00; J. J. Smith, $2.00; T. H. Henderson, $2.00; H. H. Constant, $3.60; M. L. Devore, $2.00; Robert Thirsk, $2.00; H. L. Busher, $4.80; S. B. Johnson, $2.00; J. W. Miller, $2.00; N. J. Larkin, $4.30; S. D. Groom, $2.00; Wm. White, $4.40; G. H. Williams, $2.00; J. M. Barrick, $2.00; A. P. Brooks, $4.80; S. F. Draper, $2.00; T. P. Carter, $2.00; W. Ketcham, $2.00; M. B. Hennon, $5.80; I. How, $2.00; B. A. Davis, $5.00; J. N. Fleharty, $2.00; W. M. Butterfield, $2.00; J. B. Smith, $4.20; C. D. Willeston, $2.00; D. Terrill, $2.00; G. W. Foughty, $3.80; J. G. Young, $2.00; J. M. Marks, $2.00; G. C. Swasey, $3.90; T. A. Blanchard, $2.00; D. B. Ware, $2.00; M. Hemenway, $2.00; H. D. Gans, $2.00; H. D. Wilkins, $5.00; J. D. Cochran, $2.00; W. Williams, $2.00; J. P. Short, $3.00.

Clerks of Election (each paid $2.00): Isaac Shuster, W. M. Wilson, Geo. Wright, L. P. King, J. W. Blair, J. W. Ledlie, G. H. McIntire, S. W. Emmerson, Jesse Hines, Jas. McDermott, _____ Horneman, _____ Walbert, A. J. Walk, Samuel Adams, D. A. Byers, L. Goodrich, C. B. Hall, Wm. Stalp, Alvin Barris, John Stockdale, C. R. Miles, T. H. Aley, Samuel Watt, L. Holcomb, S. J. Holebrit, Peter Hansen, H. H. Hooker, J. N. Groom, C. M. Stowe, _______, M. Brooks, S. M. Jarvis, W. Estes, J. B. Waggoner, _______, J. C. Felton, J. W. Hamilton, W. H. Clay, S. S. Moore, Ed Millard, D. H. Worden, Chas. McClung, A. J. Pickering, J. B. Todd, C. M. Wood, John Swain.

Other bills:

W. M. Boyer, Stationery: $3.85

E. P. Hickok, Co. Supt.: $12.00

James Kelly, District Clerk: $2.90

John Swain, Carpentering: $18.00

R. L. Walker, Sheriff: $79.60

J. W. Johnson, Repairing table: $3.50

J. W. Tull, guarding prisoner: $11.80

C. Brintzenhoffer, guarding prisoner: $3.00

Isaac Kaylor, guarding prisoner: $1.00

Fred Ward, guarding prisoner: $2.00

R. Fitzgerald, guarding prisoner: $3.00

W. Fritch, guarding prisoner: $2.00

G. M. Rouse, guarding prisoner: $1.00

Elmer Kinney, guarding prisoner: $1.00

J. L. M. Hill, Deputy Sheriff: $1.50

Burt Covert, Jailor: $36.00

Burt Covert, Jailor: $104.88

Jurors: W. A. Wood, $24.00; J. W. Tull, $26.60; G. W. Gardenhire, $16.60; J. H. Kinney, $22.80; C. A. McClung, $22.60

Witnesses: Joseph Requa, $4.50; G. W. Ballou, $8.50; Geo. Walker, $4.50; R. L. Walker, $4.50; John Seis, $2.50; Wm. Fritch, $6.10; H. D. Gans, $6.10; T. J. Jones, $1.50; W. E. Doud, $4.00; Barney Shriver, $4.50; Thomas Lawson, $4.50; James Parker, $1.00; Napoleon Bryant, $4.50; Harrison Barton, $3.50; W. M. Boyer, $6.35; C. S. Smith, $2.30.

W. M. Boyer, Justice of the Peace: $10.75

R. L. Walker, Sheriff: $30.25

J. L. M. Hill, Constable: $9.65

M. G. Troup, for land abstract: $72.95

J. G. Titus, meat: $3.80

W. M. Boyer, Justice of the Peace: $7.50

Burt Covert, Constable: $55.60

Burt Covert, witness: $.50

R. B. Saffold, witness: $.50

M. G. Troup, Co. Clerk: $90.15

W. M. Boyer, Justice of the Peace: $5.75

R. L. Walker, Sheriff, paid as follows: $2.25; $14.25; $56.00; $2.00; $32.00; $73.50; $3.55; $4.15; $2.25.

Geo. L. Walker, Bailiff: $22.00

J. L. M. Hill, Bailiff: $18.00

T. A. Blanchard, Bailiff: $8.00

Burt Covert, Jailor: $17.77; $52.44; $8.00; $6.75.

Gophers: Stephen Mann, $1.70; T. W. Morris, $3.50; A. J. Burrell, $3.00; A. C. Holland, $4.60.

James Kelly, District Clerk: $12.00; $2.00.

Witnesses Burt Covert, $4.50; S. Tarrant, $3.00; H. S. Silver, $3.00; James Kirk, $3.00; A. A. Jackson, $7.50; Arthur Hane, $4.50; C. W. Jones, $5.70; C. Mayes, $7.70; J. E. Mayes, $7.70; Robert Bailey, $7.50; Geo. Mayes, $7.70; T. H. Suits, $1.50; T. H. Johnson, $6.90.

Jurors: H. S. Millard, $25.00; F. Brown, $93.80; W. H. Brown, $24.80; D. A. Cawlfield, $22.00; C. M. Sloan, $24.20; Benj. S. Turner, $24.40; H. C. Loomis, $22.00; Wm. Burkey, $24.80; S. C. Wood, $24.80; Wm. Fowler, $24.80; J. H. Penix, $22.00; J. E. Davis, $4.60; J. R. Davis, $4.60; W. R. Land, $4.40; S. M. Jarvis, $6.80; J. L. King, $4.80.

Timothy McIntire, Justice of the Peace: $3.70.

G. H. McIntire, Constable: $12.50

J. L. M. Hill, Deputy Sheriff: $2.00; $10.00.

A. T. Shenneman, Agent: $136.65

John M. Young, Jailor: $21.33

W. M. Boyer, Justice of the Peace: $2.20; $9.00.

D. C. Cram, Medical Service: $8.00

Braden & Burford, Stationery: $50.90

George W. Crane: $83.85; $45.00; $9.80; $190.50.

James Kelly, Printing: $35.00; $12.50; $7.90; $2.25; $6.25; $6.75.

C. M. Scott, Printing: $18.10

H. B. Norton, Examiner: $6.00

M. S. Roseberry, Commissioner: $30.00

R. F. Burden, Commissioner: $40.05

Lucius Walton, Investigating Committee: $60.00

W. H. Grow, Investigating Committee: $60.00

Witnesses: A. Wood, $1.50; B. Wood, $1.50.

Sweet & Lewis, Chairs: $5.50

Chas. Brush, Road Damage: $10.00

T. McIntire. J. P.: $4.40

G. H. McIntire, Constable: $11.80

A. M. Patterson: $.50

S. Tarrant, Board: $6.50

Margaret Winner, Washing: $4.50

E. D. Eddy, Medicine: $12.30

J. W. Johnson, coffin: $8.00

J. T. Stewart, sawing wood: $38.00

Hitchcock & Boyle, goods: $6.25; $12.50; $6.25; $32.50.

Wirt Walton, Co. Surveyor: $70.33; $73.45; $4.00.

J. P. Fairbank, examiner: $27.00

T. A. Wilkinson: $308.00

E. S. Bedilion, book rest: $1.50

James Kelly, District Clerk: $2.00; $9.30

E. S. Torrance, County Attorney: $250.00

Witnesses: G. H. McIntire, $9.50; W. M. Boyer, $3.00; Ben Townsend, $3.30; Burt Covert, $1.50; T. A. Suits, $3.00.

J. W. Johnson, furniture: $7.50

Sweet & Lewis: $7.50

Robert Robinson, digging grave: $2.00

M. G. Troup, Co. Clerk: $135.20; $108.60.

T. A. Rice, Carpenter: $10.90; $7.10.

C. M. Wood, wood: $43.50

Samuel Kuntz, pauper: $29.50

S. H. Myton, wood, etc.: $50.86

G. Black, medical service: $25.00

R. L. Walker, lantern: $1.75

T. McIntire, J. P.: $5.25

G. H. McIntire, Constable: $6.80

W. Parker, witness: $1.30

E. Parker, witness: $1.30

TOTAL AMOUNT ALLOWED: $3.997.05

I, M. G. Troup, County Clerk in and for Cowley County, Kansas, do hereby certify that the above is a true statement of all the claims against Cowley County at the last regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.

Witness my hand and official seal this 20th day of April, A. D. 1874.

M. G. TROUP, Co. Clerk.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

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Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

WHERE SOME OF THE MONEY GOES TO.

As we promised our readers last week, we now lay before them a statement of the cost of Stationery, Printing, etc., since the 1st day of January, 1873. This includes books that have ben ordered for the County Clerk and Treasurer's offices, and probably some others.

R. S. Wadell & Co. $125.12

W. M. Allison 76.08

C. M. Scott 295.00

James Kelly $238.81

Total: $740.01

Brayden & Burford, Indianapolis, Ind.: $77.65.

Dodsworth & Co., Leavenworth, Kansas: $594.40.

Crane & Byron, Topeka, Kansas: $1,013.90.

Total: $1,688.95

It must now be borne in mind that included in the county printing is the item $229.25, for advertising the delinquent tax list, every dollar of which the county gets back. Several other items included in the printer's bill which the county does not lose, as, for instance, in the case of rejected road petitions, etc., where the principal petitioner has the cost to pay.

We are inclined to take the most liberal view of the amount that went out of the county in that time and allow two thirds of the amount for books, legal cap, ink, pens, pencils, etc., which could not be had here, and that leaves us the sum of $562.98-1/2 that should have been paid to some printer in Cowley County. Now, we do not mean to say that the above sum has been thrown away, by no means; but on the other hand we suppose the county has got value received for its money. But, we do say that the work can be done in Cowley County just as well and for the same price. Then, why not have it done here? Echo, please answer. As we said last week, no agency in a county does so much to settle up that county as its newspapers. Then why not give them all the encouragement possible and the crumbs which will fall from the county table, anyway? We hope that those who have charge of county affairs, will, in the future, look at the subject in a higher, broader sense than they have heretofore.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

FUN IN THE POST OFFICE.

The Postmaster, at Dexter, sometime ago received a postal card addressed to the "Dexter Base Ball Club," and containing a challenge to play. After vainly endeavoring to deliver it, he returned it to the writer with the following excuse.

POST OFFICE, DEXTER, KANSAS, April 27, 1874.

FARMERS' BASE BALL CLUB: Cedarvale, Kansas.

Gentlemen: I return to you the enclosed card, which was received here several days ago; and when you shall have received it, I may reasonably hope to be happy again. I have been reluctantly forced to the conclusion that there must be a marked difference between the farmers who compose your club and the specimens of that genus who flourish in this immediate vicinity.

Here, they are men of kind hearts and charitable dispositions, and could never be guilty of that refinement of cruelty which you have exhibited toward the humble individual who represents the majesty and power of the great Republic, at this place, and who, four times a week regularly distributes to the hungry farmers, their rations of intelligence, both through the medium of the public press, and especially correspondence, to each his proper proportion in due season, and all for the paltry sum of $140 per annum.

I have been in this position a sufficient length of time to enable me to distribute nearly every kind of matter with a reasonable degree of certainty; but this card has brought me up standing. Sleeping or waking, at all times and under all circumstances, whether engaged in the multitudinous duties of my office, or attempting to recuperate this frail body of mine by partaking of a small portion of generous food, this card rises like a specter before my mind, demanding that it be delivered according to the letter and spirit of the laws and regulations which have emanated from that autocrat of the Postoffice Department, he of the many initials, J. A. J. Creswell, and whose bold signature adorns my commission.

Visions of postal cards and base ball clubs have hopelessly mixed and confused in my dreams until I have literally Bawled in my agony, and have come to think that I have reached the lowest depths of Base ness. What shall I do with it? is the all absorbing question. This I have prayerfully and tearfully considered, seeking only for light to enable me to do equal and exact justice in this matter, as I know my duty to be under the 15th Amendment to our great Magna charter. I have suffered agonies over it, until I have convinced my friends that I would soon compel them to send me to Ossawatomie, where the power of the great State of Kansas, with its broad prairies, its crystal springs, and babbling brooks, might be able to exorcize this fell spirit, whose presence has destroyed my peace of mind and nearly unsettled my reason. I have made herculean efforts to deliver this card according to the intent of its superscription, but have lamentably failed. I delivered it to the village blacksmith, but he would have none of it; I sent it to the proprietor of our rival store, but he viewed it as an insult, and I rejoice that my head has not been broken; I gave it to the school ma'am, but she declared that the bawls she had to submit to daily, now, were sufficient without being affected with the farmers of Cedarvale, whose lungs she had reason to believe, was none of the weakest, but if they should intrude their presence upon her, she would score them one; I gave it to our limb of the law, but he said, that, while he had been in practice for a number of years, and believed he was making considerable progress, on the downward road, he never would admit that he was base enough to bawl in unison with the common tillers of the soil, the horny, handed sons of toil, therefore he declined it, but suggested that it might be intended for some of the grangers.

I gave it to our Minister of the Gospel, who told me to search diligently for the "Dexter Base Ball Club," and when I found it, to let him know, and if it could be used for the purpose of beating a little sense and charity into the heads of the farmers of Cedarvale, he would be happy to receive it in part payment of his next quarterly dues, and he, being a man equal to 240 pounds avoirdupois, is well calculated to use it. I think I will accept his offer. The law forbids me to advertise the card in the usual way, but on my own account, I have made great efforts to find the person or thing for which or whom that card was intended. Diligent search has been made in and about this place, but without success so far. Mounted carriers have been sent in every direction, southeast, some west, some north, and some south, even to the uttermost limits of our delivery, with strict instructions to find that Club, and not to return without tidings, under pain of having the card forced upon them. Their success was not encouraging. One party brought a stone from the Flint Hills, somewhat resembling a club; one brought a stick of strong wood, from the home of the Kaw, evidently a ball club, but not base enough to fill the bill; one brought a saw log from the mill on upper Grouse, while those from the west brought only the last lingering rays of the setting sun.

I would have advertised it in the county papers, but I feared my mind would not bear the strain long enough for them to get their paper out. You will see from these few lines that I have done my duty according to the light I have, honestly and fearlessly, albeit tremblingly, and in the earnest hope that no other poor devil of a bloated office holder may be afflicted as I have been. I subscribe myself

POSTMASTER.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

We notice several new houses in process of erection in different parts of town.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

This week we publish a table showing the full amount of taxes levied upon the several townships and school districts in this county, in 1873.

[I DID NOT BOTHER WITH THESE TABLES!]

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

The Hudson House, under the management of its new proprietors, Hall & Barnard, and under the name of the Valley House, will be opened by a grand ball upon the 19th of this month.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

Captain Davis has bought Cal. Quarles interest in the new Livery Stable and has settled down once more to his old business. The Captain is an old hand at the business, and a good one

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

Mr. H. C. Leedy, the popular butcher at this place, started on a visit to his old home in Michigan last Sunday morning. He has some property there which he intends to dispose of in order to enlarge his business here.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

On account of the scarcity of feed in this county, Messrs. Cochran, Land, and Graham have driven their cattle up to the central part of the state where they will keep them until grass gets bigger.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

Mr. J. C. Roberts, Sen., of this township, showed us peach trees in his orchard only twenty-two months old, that were loaded with blossoms, one tree having four hundred upon its branches. As yet we have heard of nothing that beats this.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

Mr. C. M. Perrine has 100,000 grafts which he is busily engaged in putting into the ground upon his place east of town. Mr. Perrine intends to have one of the best nurseries in Kansas. A good nursery is a valuable acquisition to any town and we will be glad to see one at this place.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

It having been left with the various school Superintendents in each county to select representatives to the July session of the Musical Academy which meets in Leavenworth, Messrs. C. C. Black and C. A. Hays have been appointed by Prof. Wilkinson. No better selection could have been made.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

The case of C. P. Spaulding, of Tisdale, before the U. S. District Court at Topeka, for selling liquor and tobacco without a government license, was tried last Tuesday, but the jury failing to agree, the case still hangs. The jury stood eleven for conviction and one for acquittal.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

LOST. On the street between Judge Saffold's office, and the office of Manning & Johnson, a leather pocket-book containing about $40.00. The loser, Mrs. S. M. Morgan, is a poor woman little able to lose it, and the finder will confer a great favor by leaving it at either of the above named places, or at this office.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

Mrs. E. F. Kennedy has purchased an interest in the millinery and dress-making establishment of Mrs. A. H. Gibson. They have had their room refitted and repainted and now have as fine a store as can be found anywhere. They already have a fine stock of goods to which they are making additions daily.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

We have often admired the pluck and energy of the real estate firm of Curns & Manser. Ever ready to oblige their customers; sparing neither pains nor expense to show newcomers the country, and above all, they fully understand the use of printers ink as the columns of the COURIER will plainly indicate. We would advise any and everybody to give them a call, when anything is needed in their line.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

The following is a list of the teachers who obtained certificates at the late examination held in Winfield and Tisdale. Mr. E. A. Millard and Miss Carrie Morris deserve special notice as having the best evidence of good scholarship of any of the applicants.

2nd Grade: T. M. James, J. T. Tucker, Porter Wilson, T. W. Gillard.

3rd Grade: Miss E. Burden, Miss J. Hawkins, Miss Belle Dudley, Miss Libbie West, Mrs. M. A. Tucker, Miss Ettie Fowler, Miss M. Hawkins, Miss G. L. Davis, Miss M. A. Tucker.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

Ye Editor went to Arkansas City last Monday. Here is what he says. "In company with W. M. Boyer, Esq., we borrowed one of Darrah & Doty's splendid rigs and went on a flying trip to Arkansas City. Of course, we called on C. M. Scott of the Traveler, and found that gentleman in one of the finest furnished offices we have seen anywhere; we concluded that C. M. was making money, and that his patrons were that kind of men that make a city.

The Traveler is a good paper and well sustained. The businessmen of that town know the worth of a good newspaper and use its columns to some purpose. We met several old friends, but our time was too limited to look around much. Arkansas City can boast of one of the finest school buildings in the state, and it would be well for us to imitate her example in this respect. Prof. E. W. Hulse from the state university of Wisconsin has just arrived to take charge of it, and we learn from Prof. T. A. Wilkinson, who brought him here, that Mr. Hulse is in every way well qualified for the position.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

A NEW DISCOVERY.

T. A. Blanchard, Esq., has left in our office a specimen of lead ore which he found on his farm north of town. It is as large as a hen's egg, and contains about 75 percent pure lead. Mr. Blanchard has found several "chunks" of this quartz in the last few weeks, and is quite sanguine that there is plenty of the mineral there, enough at least to warrant him in making a thorough examination. We have no doubt but it exists in paying quantities. What with coal, salt, lead, etc., Cowley County is blessed far beyond the most of her sister counties. Mr. Blanchard has already taken steps to satisfy himself on the subject, and will let us know in a short time the result of his "prospecting," when we will give it to our readers.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

A gentleman writing to a friend in this city says this in regard to the railroad: "I attended a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Paola, Fall River & Garnett Railroad, in Garnett on last Friday, the 17th. I think from what I learned there, that the road is surely going to be built. Mr. Tomkins of the N. Y. firm said that the iron was purchased and the bridges contracted for, and that they would commence laying the iron inside of two weeks in Garnett and continue to the Arkansas River."

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

The following is a list of the marriage licenses issued by the Probate Judge during the month of April.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

C. M. Scott, of the Traveler, called on us yesterday.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

Dr. Hughes, of Arkansas City, dropped into our office yesterday.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

Mr. R. F. Burnett, of Monticello, Kentucky, was in town this week looking after his interests.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

Mr. S. S. Dickinson, agent of the Humboldt Bridge Company, gave us a call last Monday.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

Bender Against the World.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

A good sow and six nice pigs, and two good calves, to trade for a No. 1 milk cow. Will pay the difference in cash. Apply to E. C. Manning.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

The following letter will explain itself.

STATE OF KANSAS, AUDITOR'S OFFICE.

Dear Sir: Enclosed, find copy of Reports of Sale of School Lands of Cowley County, as requested in yours of the 10th inst. I find upon examination of the reports the following errors in addition, etc., which are now charged to your county, to-wit:

To error in adding report Dec. 31, 1871. $ 400.00

To error in adding report Dec. 31, 1872. 2,259.20

To error in adding report June 30, 1873. 0,000.00

Extending amount, June 30, 1872. .80

Extending amount, June 30, 1873. .20

Total Corrections: $2,660.20

There are some other minor errors, but they do not change the total foot, and no account is made of them on the books in office. I regret the delay in furnishing reports, but could not furnish them sooner and take the precaution to have them carefully compared with the original reports on file in this office.

Please acknowledge receipt of same.

Very respectfully,

D. W. WILDER, State Auditor.

The foregoing letter was received by the committee that is examining the records of Cowley County, in response to an inquiry made to the Auditor of State for information. The Auditor of State receives reports from the County Clerk of each county, of the amount of School Land Sales, and charges said amount to the County Treasurer. If there are no mistakes in the County Clerk's reports, from this county, then there is considerable School Land money in the hands of the County Treasurer.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

If the real Katie and Johnny Bender have been arrested at Salt Lake, let us hope that they will be held there. Bitter experience of the past has demonstrated the impossibility of identifying anybody in Topeka, and we protest against having any more Utah paupers inflicted on this already outraged community. Commonwealth.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

Mr. Hampton, the officer who brought the spurious Bender to Topeka, has returned to Salt Lake, leaving his prisoner in charge of Sheriff Wade. All efforts to identify the poor old man have failed, and the Salt Lake authorities have squandered over $600 in his arrest and transportation. He is now boarding at the cooler at the expense of Shawnee County, and there is no telling what will be done with him, unless Clemens takes him out on a writ of habeas corpus, and sells him to the Great Eastern circus. Anybody can have him, however, by proving property and paying charges. Photographs exchanged if desired. Commonwealth.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

Valuation of taxable property of Cowley County, Kansas, agreed upon by the Trustees April 30th, 1874, is as follows.

Lambs: 1st grade, $10.00; 2nd, $8.00; 3rd, $6.00; 4th, $4.00; 5th, $3.00; 6th, $2.00; 7th, $1.25.

Horses: 1st grade, $60.00; 2nd, $40.00; 3rd, $25.00; 4th, $10.00. Stallions, $100.00.

Mules and Asses: Jacks, $100.00. Mules, 1st grade, $75.00 2nd, $50.00; 3rd, $25.00; 4th, $10.00.

BULLS: 1st grade, $40.00; 2nd, $20.00.

CATTLE: 1 year old: $3.00. 2 year old: $5.00. 3 year old: $10.00 to $15.00. 4 year old: $15.00 to $25.00 including cows. A deduction of 20 percent on Texas cattle.

Oxen: $25.00 to $50.00.

Sheep: $1.25 to $2.50.

Hogs over 6 months old: $.50 to $10.00.

Wagons: $10.00 to $60.00.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

The Lawrence Tribune says fifty-seven Kansas newspapers have died since the spring of 1872.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

A good many immigrant wagons have passed through the city this week. Quite a number of them were heading for Cowley County. Emporia News.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

The Kansas City Times, of last week, after giving a history of the above road goes on to say that "C. H. Dillingham, of New York, agent of an English bondholder's association, has been called to this enterprise. They have assumed the indebtedness of the old company, and are already paying the accounts. A meeting of the directors was held in Garnett on last Saturday, at which final arrangements for building the road were made. Five hundred men were set to work last week between Garnett and Leroy. Ties have been contracted for, and iron has been purchased. It is now in Decatur, Illinois, and will be shipped within a few days. There is no longer any room to question the early completion of this road. It passes through a fine agricultural region and terminates at the head of the Texas cattle trade on the Arkansas River. It will prove a formidable competitor to the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe for the trade of the Arkansas Valley. It brings this section over seventy miles nearer Kansas City, Chicago, and St. Louis then by way of Atchison."

From all we can learn, we conclude the above road will be built some distance the coming summer. It is the intention of the company to complete the road to the Arkansas River as soon as possible. It looks as though Arkansas City would be the objective point, and that the road would pass down the Walnut Valley.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

Attention Road Overseers.

Road overseers would do well to pay a little attention to the following section of the general statutes of 1868, chap. 80, page 902.

Sec. 14. Each road overseer, within his district, shall erect and keep up, at the expense of the township, posts and guide boards at the forks of every state and county road, containing an inscription, in legible letters, directing the way, and naming the distance to such town or towns or public place or places as are situated on said road; and any overseer of roads, failing to do so in a reasonable time, shall, upon conviction thereof before any justice of the peace of the proper county, be fined in any sum not exceeding five dollars, with costs of suit; and when collected, it shall be paid into the county treasury for school purposes.

From the above it will be seen that any traveler who may miss his way, by reason of not finding guide boards at road crossings, can bring an action against the road overseer. In fact, action can be brought by any person against a road overseer who fails to perform his duty.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

J. C. Horton is said to be a candidate for Governor of Kansas.

Messrs. Danford and Foulks, formerly of this town, have concluded to locate at Cannon City, Colorado Territory.

Mr. Bobb, in the northwest part of town, made quite a success the past season in the cultivation of peanuts. About seven acres planted in peanuts yielded three hundred bushels. He says dry weather does not affect them, and that no crop will give a better profit than this.

If the Paola & Fall River railroad is built to Arkansas City, the Wichita branch of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe road will be pushed to that point at once. This will make Arkansas City one of the largest towns in Southern Kansas. Amos Walton will please pay the taxes on our town lots in that town and draw on us for the money.

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Ordinance Number 34.

An Ordinance providing for street crossings in the City of Winfield.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Winfield:

SEC. 1. That street crossings shall be constructed on the south side of 10th avenue across Millington Street and across Loomis Street, and on the south side of 9th Avenue across Millington Street and across Loomis street.

SEC. 2. Said crossings shall be four feet wide laid on three stringers 2 x 6 inches and shall be made of native hard word lumber 1 inch thick on the established grade.

SEC. 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect on and after its publication.

Approved May 4th, 1874.

S. C. SMITH, Mayor.

J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

An Ordinance repealing section (8) eight of ordinance number (10) ten of the City of Winfield.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and councilmen of the City of Winfield:

SEC. 1. That section eight of ordinance number ten be and the same is hereby repealed.

SEC. 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication.

Approved May 4th, 1874.

S. C. SMITH, Mayor.

J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

W. H. South is selling at auction.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

"Old Arch," Morris & Bro.'s fast pacer, is dead.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

The Senate saloon is closed for the want of a license.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

The sale of land for delinquent taxes has been going on lively this week.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

The meat shop on the 9th avenue has moved a couple of rods to the east.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

Crowds of "Prairie Schooners" are now navigating in every direction.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

Boys, why don't you organize a base ball club and keep up with the times?

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

Remember the ball, upon the opening of the Valley House on the 19th inst.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

We are under many obligations to Hon. Wm. D. Kelly, M. C., for valuable documents.

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Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

New signs are all the rage now. We notice one on the St. Nicholas restaurant, and one upon Darrah & Doty's Livery stable

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874..

C. M. Scott of the Arkansas City Traveler, has been invited by his red brethren, the Osages, to accompany them on an extensive hunt, but declines with thanks.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

We learn from the Traveler that a Mr. Chatman, living near Thomasville, found a small vein of iron ore on his farm.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

There will be a meeting of the directors of the Cowley County Agricultural Society on Saturday, May 16th, 1874, at 2 o'clock p.m. at the courthouse.

J. B. FAIRBANK, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

A fellow by the name of Polk, got drunk in Caldwell a few days ago, and brandishing a six shooter, let it off accidentally, shooting one "Pony" Marshal through one leg and lodging the ball in the other. So says the Traveler.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

Another huge mass meeting of the Osage settlers is called to meet at Parsons on Wednesday, the 27th inst. Among the distinguished speakers who are announced to be present are Generals Logan and Butler, and Judges Lawrence and Black.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

The stage and "buckboard" have swapped roads and now we ought to be happy as we are two or three hours ride nearer WichitA. We are not, however, as happy as might be expected, owing to the fact that the mail is very irregular. What is the matter with the post office at Wichita?

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

We called at George Brown's wagon factory the other day and found him busy making wagons, harrows, etc. George is a good workman, and uses the best Indiana and Michigan well seasoned timber, and the fact that Kirk & Gordon does the iron work, is sufficient guarantee that it is done well.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

Fruit of all kinds promises an abundant yield the present season. S. G. Swasey, Esq., informs us that he expects to have plenty of the following varieties: Apples, peaches, (seedling and budded) apricots, nectarines, soft and hard shell almonds, currents, strawberries, and grapes. Ugh! Just imagine yourself in 'Squire Swasey's orchard this Fall.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

McMillen & Shields are moving their goods into the room formerly occupied by the drug store of A. H. Green. They are getting on a fine stock of goods and expect to do a good business in their new location. The room which they vacate will be immediately occupied by the grocery store of I. F. Newland, who will have a large stock and sell cheap.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

Forty acres of land from the farm of W. W. Andrews and adjoining the town site on the north is being laid off into town lots preparatory to being made a part of the City of Winfield. The addition embraces the residences of M. L. Read, T. A. Wilkinson, E. B. Kager, Dr. Graham, N. C. McCulloch, and J. J. Ellis, and will be one of the prettiest portions of the City.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

Rev. James E. Platter has let the contract for building his new residence to Messrs. Stewart & Simpson for the sum of $3,700. Had Mr. Platter searched the country over he could not have found more able, honest, and energetic men to build his house than the firm of Stewart & Simpson. Life-long contractors and builders, they are just the men to build quickly, cheaply, and well.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

Children's carriages, picture moldings, and a general assortment of everything kept in a first class furniture store, at Johnstons. Being a practical workman of over 25 years experience, having worked in some of the best establishments in the United States and Canada, Mr. Johnston has a right to think he can do as good work and sell as cheap as any other establishment of this kind in the Southwest.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

Rev. Mr. McQuiston, the newly appointed Methodist minister of this city, had one of his horses stolen from his stable last Tuesday night. Between nine and ten o'clock in the evening, Mr. McQuiston heard the neighing of a horse and upon going out, found a horse with a lariat and stake attached, wandering around near his stable. Thinking that it was a neighbor's horse which had broken loose, he caught the animal and fastened it to the fence and then informed Mr. Dever that he thought his horse had broken loose and that he had fastened it to the fence. After an examination Mr. Dever reported that his horses were safe, and when Mr. McQuiston went to look after the horse he had caught, the animal was nowhere to be found. It is supposed that the horse which was found loose belonged to the thieves, and that it was at this time the horse was stolen. Mr. McQuiston has offered fifty dollars reward for the return of the horse and thief or thirty dollars for the horse.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

While at Wichita the other day we met the owners of the first droves of Texas cattle which have reached Kansas this season. These gentlemen inform us that the "drive" this year will be fully up to, if not longer, than any year in the past. We stopped at the Occidental, which is a magnificent hotel, kept by gentlemen who seem to understand the difficult art of catering to the wants of the traveling public. The wheat along the route from this place gives promise of an abundant crop, and if our millers here will just let the public know where they can get their grinding done, we venture to say that their mills will, ere long, be taxed to their utmost capacity.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

We take pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to the new advertisement of Kirk & Gordon. These gentlemen are first class workmen, and should be patronized by everybody who wants their blacksmithing done right, also to the card of Dr. Graham. The Doctor has a splendid reputation as a physician and surgeon. Give him a call. O. N. Morris & Bro., also being convinced of the value of the COURIER as an advertising medium, have enlarged their card to about twice its former size. They have fine rigs and deserve patronage. N. Roberson inserts a card this week calling attention to his stock of Horses and Saddles. He has the best shop and does the best work of any one in the county. Call around and see him.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

Church Services.

The Disciples of Christ will hold a co-operative meeting in Winfield, commencing on the last Tuesday in May, 1874, composed of the counties of Greenwood, Butler, Sedgwick, Sumner, Howard, and Cowley.

There will be preaching in the Baptist church next Sabbath morning and evening. All are invited.

N. L. RIGBY.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

The Catholic minister, Rev. Z. C. Schurz, of Wichita, successor to the Rev. Sweenburg, will hold service at Winfield on the 14th inst. All Catholics are requested to be present.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

DIED.

On Saturday, May 2, 1874, at 6 o'clock p.m., little Gertrude, only daughter of M. L. and A. G. Robinson, aged 7 months and 7 days.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

City Council Proceedings.

The Council met at Sheriff Walker's office May 4th, 1874, at 7-1/2 o'clock p.m. Present: S. C. Smith, Mayor, and Councilmen J. P. McMillen, R. B. Saffold, S. Darrah, and H. S. Silver. J. W. Curns, Clerk. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

The committee on pound, reported they had done nothing toward providing for a pound, and asked further time, which was granted, and the committee were authorized to purchase a suitable lot for said pound, and to fence the same.

The committee on grade of 10th avenue reported they had not established the grade on said avenue. On motion the said committee were discharged and the establishing of the grade was left to the committee on streets and sidewalks.

The following bills were audited by the committee on finance and severally allowed and ordered paid.

Bill of Burt Covert boarding prisoners, claimed $12.75, allowed $9.33.

Bill of City of Winfield vs. A. H. Green, claimed and allowed $36.40.

Bill of Eben R. Parker, expense of suit, claimed $84.20, allowed $59.20.

Bill of Joseph Lekoski [Likowski], expense of suit, claimed and allowed $26.85.

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Bill of A. T. Shenneman, services as police, claimed $2.00, allowed $1.50.

Bill of Z. T. Swiggart, services as marshal, claimed and allowed $35.50.

Bill of T. H. Suits, Attorney fees, claimed and allowed, $25.00.

Fee bill City of Winfield versus A. H. Green for $6.00 for attendance of Thos H. Benning was referred to finance committee.

Bill of A. A. Jackson was referred back to finance committee.

A petition was presented by Joseph Lekoski asking for a dram shop license under and by the laws of 1868, and that he be allowed to retail spirituous and fermented liquors in his frame building on lot 8, in block 109, in Winfield. On motion the petition was granted and ordered that a dram shop license be issued to Joseph Lekoski for the period of one year from May 1st, 1874, on the payment of $300 per annum, payable semi-annually, and also that the said Joseph Likoski be required to give a bond in the sum of Two thousand dollars to the City of Winfield as required by law.

A petition was presented by R. Ehret asking for a dram shop license. The petition not having sufficient names was referred back to R. Ehret.

An ordinance was read and passed repealing section 8 of Ordinance No. 10; the vote on the final passage being, ayes: McMillen, Saffold, Darrah, and Silver; nays none.

An ordinance in relation to street crossings on south side on 10th avenue, and on the south side of 9th avenue, was read and passed, the vote on the final passage being as follows: ayes McMillen, Darrah, Silver and Saffold; nays 0.

On motion the clerk was instructed to certify up to the County Clerk the amount which was paid by the City for the construction of sidewalks along lot 3 in block 130, and lot 4 in 129 in Winfield. On motion the clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to build street crossings, and also to build sidewalks along such lots as the committee shall report necessary to be built along Main street and 9th and 10th avenues in Winfield as have been required by ordinance, the bids to be handed in at the next meeting of the council.

The Clerk was authorized to purchase dog tags.

The City Attorney was instructed to revise the City Ordinances and present the same at the next meeting of the council for approval.

On motion adjourned.

J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

The Council met at the office of S. C. Smith May 5th, 1874, at 8 a.m., in pursuance of a call. Present: S. C. Smith, Mayor, and Councilmen Darrah, McMillen, Saffold, and Silver. The call was read which was as follows:

To the Honorable Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Winfield.

We, the undersigned, members of the City Council of the City of Winfield, would respectfully request that you call a special meeting of said council this 5th day of May, 1874, at 8 o'clock a.m. for the purpose of considering the matter of granting a dram shop license to R. Ehret.

(Signed) J. F. McMILLEN, H. S. SILVER, R. B. SAFFOLD.

R. Ehret then presented a petition asking for a license to keep a dram shop; on motion the petition was granted and ordered that a dram shop license be issued to Reinhard Ehret for the period of one year from May 1st, 1874, on the payment of $300 to the City, said tax to be paid semi-annually; And further that the said Reinhard Ehret be required to give a good and sufficient bond in the sum of two thousand dollars to the City of Winfield, as required by law.

On motion adjourned, J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

CONSTITUTIONS and Bylaws of the Patrons of Husbandry are kept for sale at the Traveler office in Arkansas City.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

WE HAVE ENLARGED AND refitted the building formerly occupied by Mr. Green as a drug store, two doors north of the post office, and have removed our stock of goods from the old log store to the above mentioned building where we will be pleased to wait on our old customers and as many new ones as may be pleased to call on us. We have just received a new and fresh stock of dry goods which we will sell very cheap for cash. Remember the place: two doors north of the post office.

McMILLEN & SHIELDS.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

AUCTION SALE of dry goods and queensware at W. H. South's every Saturday.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

MONEY TO LOAN. C. C. Harris loans money cheaper than any other man in the county. Apply to Fairbank, Torrance & Green, or to himself at Winfield.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.

GREAT FALL IN LUMBER!

I Hereby announce to the public in general, that for the NEXT 30 DAYS I will sell LUMBER AT WICHITA PRICES without Freight. By the time this reaches you, I shall have in stock a Complete Assortment of the BEST GRADES and ask you to give me a Call and be Convinced. JOHN F. GRAHAM.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

A Cherokee Indian, William Adair, has been admitted to practice law at the bar of the United States Supreme Court.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

The Olathe horse, Smuggler, has been entered for the $10,000 trotting race to take place at Boston in September.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Five men from Osage Township, in Labette County, who had known the veritable Bender, visited the reputed article from Utah, and declared him bogus. The old man was accordingly released, and has been sent to the poor house.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

The Arkansas valley will again be used, as it was last year, as a great pasture field for immense herds of Texas cattle. It is estimated that the drive this season will exceed that of last year, which amounted in round numbers to four hundred thousand head.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

The blackbirds are destroying large fields of corn on the Walnut and Arkansas rivers. A little strychnine inserted in the colonel of a grain of corn will finish them. Traveler.

We have a great many titled gentlemen in Kansas: Colonels, Professors, Judges, Majors, Generals, etc., but this is the first time we ever heard of Colonel Corn!

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Prof. Henry B. Norton, of Arkansas City, is just now being talked up by the Emporia Ledger, Topeka Commonwealth, and Arkansas City Traveler, for the position of State Superintendent of Public Instruction. It is really encouraging to see the newspapers bring out such men as Prof. Norton, for places of trust and honor. We know of none in the state better qualified for the position than he, and the Republican party of Kansas will honor itself and the State by nominating and electing Henry B. Norton.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

ATTENTION TRUSTEES.

We have a few words to say to the trustees of this county, and hope that it may be of some benefit even at this late day. They met in this city a few weeks ago, and agreed to value real estate from $1.25, to $10.00, per acre. Now under any circumstances, $10 is an extraordinary rate to value land for the purposes of taxation, and especially is it so when compared with the rates agreed upon by the other counties of the state. The Doniphan County assessors agreed to rate land at from $2.00 to $4.00 per acre; Greenwood County, at $2.00 to $8.00 per acre; and Butler, $3.00 to $8.00, and so on in nearly every county in the state. Doniphan County is an old settled, well improved county. It has railroads, large cities, fine houses, big barns, etc., and her land would, no doubt, on account of her advantages, improvements, etc., sell for double what land in Cowley would bring, and yet by the action of our trustees, our county will have to pay more than double the state tax Doniphan County pays.

We pay too much tax; everybody admits that; and yet it is our own fault. There is no one to blame but ourselves. $1.25 to $5.00 at most would have been a fair valuation for any of these new counties; and our tax next year would then be at least tolerable. Cannot something be done even at this late day. We here in Cowley have not a single dollar to throw away by way of paying taxes for older and richer counties than our own. Then let something be done. Value the lands you haven't reached yet at the lowest figure and let the county board of equalization bring what you have already assessed down to it. We know of no other plan now.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

L. B. Kellogg has returned from Washington. He does not think the "Cattle Trail Bill" will become a law much before the close of the present session of Congress. Some modification of the bill will be necessary to insure its success. Some enactment to legalize and regulate the cattle driving from Texas to Kansas is absolutely necessary for the mutual protection of the drovers and Indians.

The little son of Mr. Mott, aged eighteen months, drank from a cup of strong lye, last Monday, and is not expected to live. The mother had just left the house, and when she returned, the child was lying on the floor with its mouth so much swollen as to be unable to make any noise. Assistance was called as soon as possible and it may possibly recover.

Orin Wilkinson, formerly of this place, but late of Arkansas, writes that the whole country is under water, and the Mississippi and Arkansas Rivers still rising, and people and stock are being drowned and starving to death. During all this the Governors are fighting for their positions. That would be a lively state to emigrate to, surely.

Prof. Norton's discourses bring out a class that have heretofore been unknown at church.

A herd of buffalo, seven in number, came in on the townsite of Caldwell, May 4th, became frightened at the school children, and ran away.

The tuition for the common branches of English for non-residents of this school district is $3 and $5 for the higher branches for the whole term.

MASONIC.

M. Cowgill, Custodian of the Masonic order for this district, is delivering a course of lectures at this place. The order has been in session since last Thursday evening and will continue until Friday of this week. Members from Winfield, Dexter, and South Haven are present.

Four stage horses were stolen on the west line of the stage company, one from the Rev. McQuiston, at Winfield, and one from Mr. Harris, near the mouth of the Walnut. Mr. Harris' came back two days after being taken. The thieves had also stolen a boat, and finding they were being pursued, left the boat and horse.

Mr. Read, a young man who was tried and held to bail for his appearance at the present term of the District Court for robbing a gentleman on Big Cana of $600, has absconded from the county, and left his bondsmen to settle the bill. There is $2,200 reward offered for his arrest, and we are told there are about fifty men after him. He murdered a man in Texas, and robbed a gentleman in Missouri of $1,700 last fall. Detectives were in the Falls with the necessary papers to arrest him for the different crimes he had committed, expecting him to make his appearance at court, and it is supposed he got wind of it and has so far made his escape. He had two hours start of his pursuers. It is confidently hoped that he will be arrested, and that full and complete justice may be meted out to him.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Mr. S. Wilkins, of Cowley County, dropped into our office Tuesday, and left on our table as fine a specimen of lead ore as we have seen brought from Joplin, Mo. It was taken from Lazette, forty-five miles south of Eureka, in Cowley County, and was found in a well, twelve feet from below the surface, in the tract of country known as the flint hill ridge, that extends from Cowley into the western portion of Greenwood. This specimen contains from seventy-five to ninety percent pure lead, and if an extensive vein of that kind can be found in that locality, Cowley County may consider herself fortunate. Such a lead mine would pan out a mint of wealth. Burlington Patriot.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

We have been inquiring a little after that ten tons of cotton seed purchased by the city and county for gratuitous distribution, and from Commissioner Hobbs, with whose firm it was left, we learn that about 130 sacks of the 190 sacks purchased have been distributed to parties who will plant and carefully tend. Each sack contains 100 pounds. Two sacks have gone to Butler County; two sacks to Harvey County; eight sacks to Sumner County; four sacks to Cowley County; two sacks to Barbour County, and the balance or over 100 sacks have been distributed to farmers in Sedgwick County. Commissioner Hobbs says that the entire carload will be planted. He has taken care in the distribution, and none but reliable men in the outside counties got any of the seed. If the season should prove favorable there is no estimating the importance that this purchase and gratuitous distribution may prove to the valley. If the crop matures successfully, cotton in the Arkansas Valley will be set down as a staple.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

The Neutral Land Case.

The editor of the Columbus Journal, having written a letter to Messrs. Lawrence & Butler, former council for the neutral land settlers, inquiring whether there was a probability that the supreme court of the United States would reserve its decision on the neutral land case, received the following reply.

WASHINGTON, March 27, 1874.

Hon. C. C. McDowell, Columbus, Kansas.

Dear Sir: Yours of the 24th ult. was duly received. We have never believed that the treaty sale of the Cherokee neutral lands was valid under the constitution of the United States. We, of course, entertain high respect for the supreme court, but its decisions have sometimes been reversed by the same court, so that it cannot be infallible; but it has decided against the neutral lands, and we do not suppose that the decision can be reversed. We do not think the decision met all the points made, but we do not feel it proper to advise more litigation when we believe it would result as before.

Respectfully,

WM. LAWRENCE,

B. F. BUTLER.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Hail fell last night.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Geo. Miller keeps lemonade.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Rev. J. B. Parmelee has returned from Independence.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

W. W. Andrews is putting up a brick residence in the north part of town.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Quite a number of good substantial buildings are being erected in town just now.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Hunt, the tailor, has moved his shop to 9th avenue two doors east of Mr. Saffold's office.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

I. F. Newland donated us some oranges and an onion yesterday. He has a few left yet however.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Mrs. Howard desires to call attention to her large and well selected stock of millinery.

AD: MRS. L. H. HOWARD HAS JUST RECEIVED A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' FURNISHING GOODS. The Finest and Best styles of Hats, Flowers, Ribbons, etc., ever brought to Southern Kansas. LACES, COLLARS, GLOVES, PARASOLS, HOSIERY. New Style Hair Goods. Notions, etc., All of which will be sold at the LOWEST CASH PRICES. No address was given.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

I. F. Newland has moved his goods into the old log building. He expects to put in a stock of Dry Goods in a few days.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Mrs. Gibson & Co. have erected an awning in front of their millinery store. It improves the appearance of their room very much.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Mr. H. B. Lacy is now ready both morning and evening to deliver ice. He has a nice wagon and expects to run his business in style.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

There will be an examination of teachers held at Lazette on Monday and Tuesday, May 18th and 19th, 1874. T. A. WILKINSON.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

A number of horses were stolen in and around this city last week and as far as we have learned no trace of any of the thieves has been found.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

John Huff, Esq., of the Genessee Valley, New York, gave us a pleasant call yesterday morning. Mr. Huff is a pleasant gentleman possessed of considerable of this world's goods. He considers Winfield and Cowley County hard to beat, and expects to locate here perhaps this coming fall.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

The disciples of Christ in Winfield and its vicinity are especially invited to attend the cooperation meeting commencing on the 26th of May, bringing with them baskets well filled with provisions, as dinner will be served at the meeting house, giving to our brethren of the adjoining counties a truly cordial welcome. S.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

In a short time the Superintendent of Public Instruction will send to the clerk of each school district a correct map from which he can make out his report of all those persons liable to personal tax, and thus avoid the mistakes so frequently made of reporting parties not living in the district.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Attention Battalion.

Isn't it about time that those who have charge of the Soldiers' Association were making some arrangements for their annual celebration on the 4th of July. There is now only about six weeks to prepare in, and some action ought to be taken at once. Let the soldiers speak out.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

'Squire Swasey of Vernon Township says he can best J. C. Roberts on peach blossoms. He has a peach tree in his orchard eighteen months old from bud that had 485 blossoms. Mr. Robert's tree was twenty-two months old from seed with 400 blooms. We are not well enough posted in the peach culture to know which is the best showing.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

We notice that the City Council has paid the costs in the District Court which Eben R. Parker and Joseph Likowski were adjudged to pay for selling liquor without license, amounting to $86.05. Why should the City have this to pay? Every taxpayer in town would like to know. Will our City Fathers, City Attorney, or anyone with a knowledge of the facts, rise and explain?

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

The subject of buying a cemetery, we understand, again agitates some of our citizens. Our city ought to have some good convenient place in which to bury her dead. The one now used, northeast of town, is owned by an association. That association purchased the ground from Dr. Graham, to whom it is still indebted for part of the purchase money, and now they are anxious that the city purchase the grounds from them and assume the debt.

We have opposed the measure thus far merely as a matter of taste. The grounds is not the spot we would select as the last resting place of our departed friends. But it is true that the remains of nearly all who have died here since the location of the town, have been deposited there.

It is a burying ground, and some argue from this that it ought to be continued as such, rather than go to the trouble and expense of removing those who are there to some other place which might be selected by the city.

We do not know how much the association is asking for it, but we have been told the city can purchase ground that would be considered, at least by us, much more preferable, for less money. If that be the case, our city council should act with caution, bearing in mind that their action in this matter is not for a day, but reaches far into the future in its consequence; and as public opinion seems to be so nearly divided on this subject, we think it would be well to have an expression of the wishes of the taxpayers of the city in regard to the matter, and let them decide. Why can't we have a meeting called at an early day and settle the matter of cemetery or no cemetery. Who will move first in the matter?

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Items from Vernon Tp.

W. J. Bonnewell, living on the Arkansas River, found, growing wild on his place, a pure hill of the Lindens pie plant.

Vernon Township can beat any other township in the county for wheat. We measured some that was twenty inches high May 5th.

From the present prospect of our crops, we can supply Sumner and all the western counties at liberal rates, by another year.

F. Brown, Esq., of Beaver Township, took his place, as a claim, three years ago, the 1st day of last April. He has as good frame buildings as there is in the township, a fine orchard with a No. 1 prospect for fruit, 40 acres in wheat and oats, and is now finishing corn planting of which he has 60 acres. Everything looks lovely and he is bound to make farming pay.

OBSERVER.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

Resolutions of Respect.

At a regular communication of Douglass Lodge U. D., A. F. and A. M., at Douglass, Kansas, on Saturday, the 2nd day of May A. D. 1874, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted.

WHEREAS, God in His superior wisdom and goodness hath seen fit to remove from this life the bosom companion of our friend and brother Adelbert D. Lee; therefore be it

Resolved, That we extend to our beloved brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in his great bereavement and recommend him to look for consolation to the supreme architect of the universe whose power is mightier than ours.

Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to forward a copy of these resolutions to our worthy brother and also to the Eldorado and Winfield newspapers for publication.

G. D. PRINDLE, W. M.

W. M. LAMB, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1874.

We are indebted to Curns & Manser, real estate agents and proprietors of Abstracts of Titles to all lands in Cowley County, for the following transfers of real estate for the week ending Friday, May 15, 1874.

Winfield Courier, Friday, May 22, 1874.

The good people of Arkansas City are anxious that the soldiers reunion shall be held at that place on the 4th of July. The Traveler says:

Arkansas City has expressed her willingness to take a part in the reunion, and offers its assistance and warrants amusement if the committee will designate this place for the meeting this year. We should like to welcome, and will do our best to entertain you, with speeches, music, and all the amusements at our command, such as footfall, velocipede races, and Indian war dances.

Winfield Courier, Friday, May 22, 1874.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Attorneys for plaintiff, S. L. Brettun: Alexander & Saffold.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

[Published May 22nd, 1874.]

Ordinance Number 36.

An Ordinance providing for levying and collecting license tax.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Winfield.

SEC. 1. That an annual license tax shall be levied upon and collected from each and every person or association of persons, prosecuting their trade or business within the corporate limits of the City of Winfield, and coming within the provisions of this Ordinance as follows.

THE FOLLOWING SHALL PAY AMOUNTS LISTED.

Auctioneers: $6.00

Contractors and builders: $2.50

Druggists: $3.50

Brokers: $10.00

Pawn brokers: $15.00

Confectioners: $4.00

Restaurant keepers: $3.50

Butchers: $3.00

Public boarding housekeepers: $3.00

Hotels and taverns: $5.00

Keepers of billiard tables for pay for each table: $5.00

Keepers or owners of drays or wagons or other vehicles used within the limits of the city for pay, for each one horse dray wagon or other vehicle shall pay: $2.50

For each two horse dray or wagon or other vehicle, must pay: $4.00

Provided, That no livery stable keeper or keepers shall by virtue of his or their license as such, so keep and use any such dray or wagon or other vehicle for pay without first having procured the prescribed license therefor in addition to the license prescribed hereinafter for such livery stable keeper or keepers.

THE FOLLOWING SHALL PAY AMOUNTS STATED.

Lumber dealers: $5.00

Furniture dealers: $3.00

Saddle and harness dealers: $2.50

Stationers: $2.00

Jewelers: $4.00

Livery stable keepers: $5.00

Real estate agents: $2.50

Attorneys at law: $2.50

Physicians: $2.50

Express companies or agents for each company represented by the agent shall pay: $5.00.

All persons or association of persons engaged in general merchandise (which includes any three or more branches of trade retail): $10.00

For wholesale and retail: $15.00

Grocers retail: $5.00

Grocers wholesale and retail: $10.00

Hardware merchants exclusively: $5.00

Dealers in agricultural implements: $2.50

Dealers in stoves and tinware: $2.50

Dealers in clothing exclusively retail: $5.00

Dealers in clothing wholesale and retail: $10.00

Merchants of all kinds engaged in any one or more branches of trade not named or mentioned in this ordinance, for each and every branch of such trade retail, shall pay $2.00.

Wholesale and retail: $10.00

SEC. 2. Hawkers and peddlers or other persons who shall sell or offer to sell on any street, lane, or alley, or upon any public square or area, or upon any sidewalk within the limits of the City of Winfield any goods, wares, or merchandise excepting the same be of their own manufacture or production, shall pay $10.00.

Provided, That nothing in this section shall be so construed as to require any person to obtain a license or pay a tax for selling newspapers or periodicals or for the sale of beef, veal, sheep, pork, deer, elk, antelope, or buffalo, when the same is sold by the quarter or in bulk, or for selling fish or game; or for the selling of apples or for the selling of potatoes or other vegetables.

Provided, Further that no hawker or peddler by virtue of his license as such, vend, sell, or offer to sell his wares or merchandise in the street or upon the sidewalks at auction or any species of outcry.

SEC. 3. That upon payment into the city treasury of the prescribed tax by any person or association of persons coming within the provisions of this ordinance, a license shall be issued to such person or association of persons, authorizing him or them to prosecute their trade or business within the limits of the city of Winfield, which license shall be signed by the Mayor and countersigned by the Treasurer, and the City Clerk shall affix the corporate seal thereunto, such license shall not be transferable.

SEC. 4. That any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall upon conviction be fined in a sum not less than five dollars, nor more than fifty dollars.

SEC. 5. That ordinance No. 14, relating to license tax approved April 28th, 1873, is hereby repealed.

SEC. 6. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication.

Approved May 18, 1874.

S. C. SMITH, Mayor.

J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

DELINQUENT TAX LIST.

NOTICE is hereby given that I will on Monday the 22 day of June A. D. 1874 and the next succeeding days, sell at public auction, at my office, so much of such tracts of land and town lots in the following list for the taxes and charges thereon, as may be necessary for that purpose. The tracts of land and town lots in said list remains unsold for want of proper advertising.

E. B. KAGER.

County Treasurer.

NOTE: I DID NOT LIST PROPERTY.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Al Bisbee got married last Sunday.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Bing has a summer trim on his hair.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Dr. Cram has gone to Leavenworth to be gone two or three weeks.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

John Davis had his arm broken by the kick of a horse last week.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

P. Hill and McMillen & Shields have each erected new awnings over their doors.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Corn is six inches high in some parts of the county, and wheat is beginning to head.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Two ice wagons are delivering ice morning and evening to the heated inhabitants of our city.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

R. F. Burden, chairman of the board of county commissioners, has six miles of fine growing hedge.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Ben Clover of Lazette, one of nature's noblemen, has been spending a few days in town this week.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

There will be services at the Baptist church morning and evening next Sunday by the Rev. N. L. Rigby.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Mrs. Bradish, the accomplished landlady of the Bradish House, has returned to town after an absence of about a year.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Dr. J. E. Williams, one of Cowley's oldest settlers and best citizens, has gone with his family on a visit to his old Kentucky home.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

The ladies of the Congregational Church will give an ice cream sociable at the residence of Rev. Mr. Parmelee next Wednesday evening.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Yesterday morning, A. T. Shenneman started for Ft. Worth, Texas, with twenty-five head of horses. He will be gone a month, more or less.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

A. B. C. Steinbarger, one of the COURIER force, started yesterday morning for Indepen-dence on a visit to his parents. He will be gone about ten days.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

George Carman of Sturgis, Michigan, one of the earliest settlers of our county, is now here looking after his extensive interest in Cowley County. Mr. Carman has one of the finest farms in the county.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

From this time on the temperance people of Winfield intend to publish the names of all persons who sign a petition to the council of this city, asking the granting of a dramshop license to anyone. L. T. M.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

It costs the county of Neosho over $1,100.00 to publish her delinquent tax list, the county of Butler over $600, the county of Labette $2,000, and the county of Cowley $484.60; published in two papers at that.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

We have just turned out of this office for John H. Davis, some of the finest horse bills ever turned out of any office in Kansas. Mr. Davis had two of the best blooded horses in the state in his charge, and farmers would do well to give him a liberal patronage.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

A petition is being circulated for the purpose of starting another saloon in this city. We are suffering for the want of a dozen or more saloons, and we see no surer way for a man to get away with what little money he has than for him to start the third saloon in Winfield.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

One of the boys of this city was arrested last Tuesday for bathing in the Little Dutch Creek where the road crosses, just north of town. He was brought before Justice Boyer, who fined him ten cents and costs, amounting in all to a little over five dollars. The boys must all watch out or some others may have to pay fines.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Mayor Smith, Miss Hatch, and Rev. N. L. Rigby and lady, are on a visit to the Kaw Indians. We don't hardly know what to think about it when two unmarried persons go off on a long visit with a minister and his wife, but the report is circulating that Mr. Smith is prejudiced against single blessedness. Some ill-favored individuals also report that the trip to the Territory was to save paying license. We don't believe it however and shall take every opportunity to contradict such report.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Perambulating the street the other day, as the once celebrated Beau Brummel would put it, we discovered several new awnings erected since our last issue. Notably, one in front of the new store of McMillen & Shields. On entering we found John P. McMillen, his father, and the clever gentleman, Everleth, busy waiting upon their hosts of customers. One glance at their surroundings revealed to us the secret of their immense trade. A beautiful and tastily arranged stove, everything on their shelves that any person would be likely to ask for, in the line of dry goods, groceries, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Notions of every kind, and all of the very best quality, and at the very lowest price possible. We came away full convinced that at the splendid new store of McMillen & Shields two doors north of the post office, was the place for the public to buy the best goods for the least money.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

There will be a festival in the courthouse next Tuesday eve. It is got up entirely by the children of the Union Sunday school. There will be a supper, and fine music by the children. All turn out and have a good time.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

The County Commissioners met last Monday and continued in session three days. After mature deliberations they came to the very wise conclusion that the county printing was in good hands and that the county was getting the worth of its money. Some little changes were made in the old contract, but the COURIER and Traveler are still the official papers of the county, and Allison is displeased about something.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

Al Headrick is in limbo again; this time it is for stealing a horse in Labette County. He had been working for a man named Humphries, living twelve miles southwest of Parsons, and being out of work and out of money and not being anxious to walk away, he "borrowed" a horse and rode away. He says he meant to turn the horse loose and start him back home after he got to Grouse Creek, but his great aversion to treading on mother soil overcame his scruples in regard to keeping other people's property and so he rode on. He stopped at a schoolhouse to attend church, a few miles north of town, on Timber Creek, where he was arrested by Sheriff Walker and Constable Shenneman, and lodged in jail at this place. Sheriff Walker started with him for Labette County, yesterday morning.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

The Ball given at the Valley House last Tuesday evening was a decided success in every respect. The crowd was well selected and the music was fair and although the dining room was rather small for the crowd, under the gentlemanly management of Mr. Hall, time passed pleasantly. Messrs. Barnard & Hall, the new proprietors, have fitted the house up in splendid style. Everything about the premises is new, and the house has undergone such a thorough renovation that the patrons of the old Hudson House would never surmise from the appearance of the interior that it is the same building. The cooking, which is a very important feature of a hotel, is done by Mr. Hall, who is an old hand at the business, and understands all the secrets of the art, as those who were wont to visit him at the Oyster Bay in Wichita can attest. Mr. Barnard, as a landlord, cannot be surpassed; always amiable and accommodating and a gentleman in every sense of the word. Both of the proprietors have served their apprenticeship at the hotel business, and fully understand the wants and requirements of the public, and we have no doubt that they will ere long, have a large share of the patronage of the citizens of the city, as well as the public generally.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

MARRIED.

SWAIN - LEFFINGWELL. At the residence of the Rev. James E. Platter, by the same, May 21st, 1874, Mr. John Swain to Miss Emma Leffingwell.

Accompanying the above notice, was a beautiful bride's cake, and a choice lot of Havanas, for which Mr. Swain and his fair bride have the unified thanks of the COURIER force. The happy pair have settled down like sensible people at home, and began already the arduous task of paddling their own canoe. They have our best wishes for their future. Reader, are you will wallowing in the slough of single cussedness? Go right off and do likewise.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1874.

County Commissioners Proceedings.

The following is a list of the bills allowed by the board of County Commissioners at their meeting commencing on the 18th day of May A. D. 1874.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my name and official seals this 20th day of May, A. D. 1874. M. G. TROUP, Co. Clerk.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Items from the Traveler.

Stolen. A mule was stolen from James Alexander last Saturday night and parties are in pursuit.

One mule and a black mare were taken from South Haven on Sunday night. The thieves started east on the line.

Another mule stolen. Mr. Wagstaff, living about three miles southwest of Flag Station, had a dun mule stolen from the lariat last Sunday night.

Out of ten men who have stolen horses in this locality, only one has escaped, and he had to leave the mules and run for his life. Four are in the penitentiary, two are in the county jail, and three were shot. It is no use to steal horses from about Arkansas City. The people are too determined and too full of energy to endure it.

The dedication of the new schoolhouse last Saturday evening was a grand success. Parties from adjoining school districts were well represented and well pleased. The exercises caused considerable interest, and enlisted many in the cause of education. At the close a vote of thanks was extended to the speakers, the band, the manager, and the contractor of the school building.

The fish have been acting in a new and singular role recently, some four or five horses having mysteriously disappeared from the neighborhood, and no trace of them has yet been found. The "lines" they propose to use will be 3/4 inch hemp rope. They named their party

VIGILANTE.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

The new hotel in full blast.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

A son of John Rhodes mounted a horse and made himself scarce this week.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

The work on Andy Gordon's new house on 8th avenue is rapidly progressing.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

H. Brotherton has returned home and is now engaged in selling mowers and reapers.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

J. P. Short has green peas and new potatoes of the early Rose variety for his table.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

L. J. Webb, Esq., went to Dexter last night to assist in organizing a Masonic Lodge at that place.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Mayor Smith, Miss Hatch, Rev. N. L. Rigby and wife, returned all safe from their visit to the Kaw Agency.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

The ladies of the Presbyterian church will give an ice cream and strawberry festival on Friday evening, June 5th.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

The Ice Cream sociable at the residence of Rev. J. B. Parmelee, last Wednesday night, was we understand, a complete success.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

The disciples of Christ are holding a co-operative meeting this week in their new church. Quite an interest appears to be manifested in the work.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

T. M. Concannon went down to the Territory on a hunt, a few days ago, and captured a pair of young antelopes, one of which he brought home with him.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

The attention of our readers is directed to the card of John Weis, who is engaged in blacksmithing at his shop opposite the Methodist Church. Johnny is a good workman, and those who have any business in his line should give him a call.

AD: JOHN WEIS, BLACKSMITH, Has fitted up his new building Opposite the M. E. Church, and is now prepared to do everything in his line. HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Green's soda fountain is getting to be one of the principal attractions of this city. Every lady, gentleman, and child knows where to go when they want a nice drink. Frank Lutz, the handsome and gentlemanly clerk, will always be found ready for business.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

The building formerly occupied by the Senate saloon is being repainted and otherwise improved, and will be occupied by the Real Estate office of Curns & Manser. These gentlemen have, by their business talent and judicious advertising, established such a business that a larger office was found to be necessary.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

An effort is being made by the "boys" of this city to organize a base ball club. A meeting was held on the grounds last Monday, which resulted in the election of a President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, and a meeting is being called for next Saturday afternoon. We hope that the "boys" will take an interest in this matter, and put it through, for they need something of the sort to exercise their muscles. All turn out and help organize tomorrow.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

By close calculation, should no unforseen accident happen, the winter wheat crop of the county will yield 180,000 bushels. We have three splendid flouring mills capable of grinding each 200 bushels per day, which in a year of 300 days will grind the entire crop. Is there a county in the state of our age can do so well?

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Sheriff Dick Walker, who left here a week ago yesterday to take Al. Headrick to Labette County, arrived at home last Wednesday evening. He reports that the vigilantes had formed a plan to intercept him at the west line of that county, for the purpose of lynching his prisoner. But he, suspecting something of the kind as well as being warned by some of the citizens, eluded the committee by taking a circuitous route. Fortunate for Mr. Headrick's neck that he was in charge of so brave and intrepid an officer as Sheriff Walker.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

The popular interest awakened in regard to scientific subjects has led many of our scientific men to prepare lectures suited to meet this demand. Prof. Norton is one of the leading educators and scholars in the west, and as a popular lecturer meets with favor everywhere. Go and hear him. The proceeds are for the benefit of the Presbyterian church building fund.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Hon. J. D. Maurer, late County Commissioner, and one of the best the county ever had, was in town a few days ago.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Geo. W. Ballou, one of Grouse Creek's substantial farmers, paid our city a visit the other day.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

It is rumored that Dr. Maggard of Oxford is about to locate in Winfield. It would please us muchly to welcome the M. D. to our town.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Found. A large woolen ottoman Shawl, near Black Crook, which the owner can have by paying for this advertisement and proving the property, at the Ladies Bazaar.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Report of Winfield Graded School for the month commencing April 27th, and ending May 22nd, 1874.

Note: Perfect, 100; good, 80; failure, 40.

HIGHER DEPARTMENT.

No. of pupils enrolled during the month: 38. Average daily attendance: 19.20. No cases of tardiness: 65. Average time lost by tardiness daily: 34 minutes. Average deportment: 80.

HELEN PARMELEE, Teacher.

INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.

No. of pupils enrolled during the month: 48. Average daily attendance: 30. No. cases of tardiness: 30. Average time lost by tardiness: 5 minutes.

Names of scholars neither absent nor tardy: Oliver Newland, Jordan McDonald, Mary Davis, Sylvia Darrah, Katy Davis, Leela Doty, Jennie Hulshopple, Alice Hill, Jennie Weathers.

MRS. T. A. WILKINSON, Teacher.

PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.

No. of pupils enrolled during the month: 57. Average daily attendance: 40.95. Average number of cases of tardiness daily: 6. Average amount of time lost by tardiness daily: 1 hr. 23.45 min. Average deportment: 95.

Names of scholars neither absent nor tardy: Frank Cochran, Bruce Hill, Anna Bartlow, Sarah West.

MRS. M. A. BRYANT, Teacher.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Horse Thieves Caught.

Two men, William Gilmore and Francis J. Seltz, who have been stopping at the mouth of Grouse for some weeks, and of whom we spoke last week, warning the people to look out for them, were overtaken and captured on the Shawkaska River, by Curry, Keho, Blair, and Roberts, last Sunday morning. The men took the horses from the Kaw Agency on Thursday night, came up Grouse Creek, and were going west. The horses belonged to Big and Little Lewis Pappan; half breed Kaw Indians. The horses were missed at daylight, and the Indians started in pursuit, tracking them all the way to Bolton Township, where they received the first news of them. Pappan's horses were tired out and he persuaded the above mentioned men to follow them on Saturday night, by whom they were captured the next morning.

At sight of the men the thieves ran and were only stopped by the firing of Curry. Seltz received the shot from Curry's carbine, the ball entering near the wrist and paralyzing his arm. At this, the thieves gave themselves up and begged to be well treated. On Monday morning they were arraigned before Justice McIntire and plead not guilty. The preliminary trial was waived, and the parties were bound over to appear at the district court in the sum of $1,000. Failing in bond, they went to jail.

Bill Gilmore is a man of about 26 years of age, over six feet tall, dark hair, intelligent expression, and mild countenance. He was born and raised in Arizona, and has spent most of his time on the border and among the Indians. In 1861 he was with General Custer, and carried dispatches from Camp Supply to Fort Dodge for General Sheridan, during the fight on the WashitA. He is deeply prejudiced against Indians, and claims he would not have stolen from the whites. In conversation with Mr. Gilmore, we find him to be a well read and experienced man. Wild life and excitement is as familiar with him as his every day meal.

Francis J. Seltz is a younger man than Gilmore, with a countenance not as good or mild. He is a good conversationalist, however, and speaks fluently and rapidly. Seltz did not care to give his history, and was perfectly indifferent on some subjects. His life has been mostly confined to the east, until a few years past. He has had some difficult encounters, but only in self defense. He was free to say that he was a good shot with a carbine and could have killed the four men that were after him if he chose to, but did not want to do it.

With these additional captures, we should think horse thieves would choose some other locality for their operations.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Mr. M. L. Robinson and wife and Mr. Sam. Robinson, of Winfield, arrived in the city, yesterday, and are stopping at the Caldwell House. M. L. reports Winfield prosperous, business not overdone, the county improving, and an almost certainty of getting the Fall River & Paola Railroad. Our Independence men at Winfield are all reported as doing well, and having a large business. Independence Tribune.

Yes, Bro. Burchard, Winfield is prosperous far beyond most of her sister towns, and the businessmen you sent us, are generally, doing as well as could be expected considering the town came from.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Public Sale at Winfield.

June 6th, 1874, there is to be sold the largest lot of household furniture ever sold in this county, consisting of Bedsteads, Bedding, Stands, Bureaus, Chairs, Wardrobes, Carpets, Stoves, Queensware, Silverware, Tableware, and many other articles too numerous to mention. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A.M. Now is the time to get furniture cheap.

REUBEN ROGERS, Auctioneer.

T. A. BLANCHARD, Clerk.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Keep Cool and Comfortable By wearing Lyle thread and gauze Undershirts, light drilling and linen Drawers. Keep Clean by wearing white and fancy shirts when you can buy them so cheap at Requa & Bing's Clothing house where they keep a full line of Gentlemen's wear of every description, such as neck ties, scarfs, handkerchiefs, collars, gloves, etc.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

THE REPORT.

We publish in another place the report of the committee of investigation. It will be seen that the report brings Mr. Short and Mr. Kager several thousand dollars behind. Mr. Short claims that he holds receipts to, nearly or quite, cover the amount charged against him, and we have Mr. Kager's word for it, that he has in his hands, even more money than the committee found against him. However this may be, we have no comments or criticisms to make until these gentlemen have had an opportunity to settle with the county board. We cannot however close this article without saying a word for the committee. They, we believe, have discharged their duty faithfully and conscientiously, and their report shows with what ability that work was done. We will have more to say of this when we have looked the field all over. Let this suffice for the present.

REPORT OF THE COWLEY COUNTY

INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.

WE, your Committee appointed to examine the books and accounts of the County Clerk and County Treasurer, beg leave to submit the following report as the result of our investiga-tion. In instituting the examination, we first took the books and accounts from the organization of the County up to the 16th day of July, 1872, at which time J. P. Short, Deputy County Treasurer, turned the office over to E. B. Kager, the present incumbent of the office. On examination of the books and accounts of A. A. Jackson as County Clerk, and John Devore as Treasurer, under the management and control of J. P. Short, Deputy, we found the books and accounts in a very confused and tangled condition, the Treasurer not having made a settlement of his accounts during his term of office, and turned the office over to his successor without paying over moneys in his possession.

After due deliberation as to the best method of instituting the examination, we concluded to take the Tax-roll as it was furnished the Treasurer, by the County Clerk for collection, as a basis for our settlement and hold the Treasurer for all moneys coming into his possession by virtue of his office.

In making up the roll we found many mistakes for and against, but these, we consider merely the result of incompetency and inexperience on the part of the County Clerk.

In our report, $3,075.47 stands charged to Mr. Short, on account of the County which in reality is covered by county warrants which have been canceled on account of Short, but have not been destroyed or ordered applied on his account by the County Commissioners.

The tax-roll of 1872 is the greatest complication of figures and erasures that we ever saw, and we regard it as a matter of impossibility to arrive at just conclusions in every particular in making up the accounts, but we have made our figures from the most reasonable conclusions in the premises always giving Mr. Kager the benefit of the doubts. Mr. Kager has not made a settlement of his accounts since he came in possession of the office of County Treasurer, and reference to our report reveals the fact that he had a large sum of money in his possession on the first day of July, 1873, at which time the law requires him to make his annual settlement, and at which time most of the funds in his possession should have been paid out.

The accounts in both the County Clerk's and County Treasurer's ledgers, in most instances show clearly to our minds that the original charges have been erased and figures changed. In making up the account of School Land Sales, we took the County Clerk's and Treasurer's accounts in connection, from which to base a settlement; even then there may be, and doubtless is, discrepancies. We are informed that persons have made payments on school lands and have taken the Treasurer's receipt therefor but failed to have it countersigned by the County Clerk and charged to the Treasurer as the law requires, and in other instances parties have made payments on School Lands for which neither Treasurer nor Clerk have given the proper credit.

We would recommend that notice be given through the papers of the County to parties who have purchased School Lands to examine the records and see if any such irregularities exist.

On comparing our School Land sales account with an abstract of school land sales received from the Auditor of State, we found Mr. A. A. Jackson had made an error in addition of the school land sales reported on account of Mr. Short in favor of the County Treasurer to the amount of $400.00, and $1,252.26 remained unreported. The same error occurs in his report to the Auditor of State of school land sales on account of E. B. Kager to amount of $2,260.20, and $97.80 remained unreported.

Mr. Kager says he has money in his possession that he does not know where to apply, but when he finds the proper place for it he is ready to pay the same over. This admission of the County Treasurer seriously involves his competency, in our opinion, for the faithful and efficient discharge of the duties of the office.

In justice to ourselves we must say that we have prosecuted the investigation under very unfavorable circumstances. There has been a continual disposition on the part of those directly interested in the settlement, and our County Clerk, M. G. Troup, to cover up and withhold information that would lead to a solution of the complications connected with the work, hence it has been very tedious and discouraging to the Committee.

We found many irregularities in the accounts, particularly in the manner of making them up, and entering the same on their books. We have brought the best order out of the confused mess that we could and feel safe in saying that we have arrived at a good state of perfection in making up our accounts, and now submit the following figures as the result of our investigation, showing the amount collected on each fund, the amount paid out on the same, and the amount remaining in the hands of the Treasurer, up to the date of each settlement as the exhibit will show.

LUCIUS WALTON,

W. H. GROW, COMMITTEE.

S. M. FALL.

Winfield, Kansas, May 30th, 1874.

Report of the Committee of the financial condition of the County; Showing the gross amount collected on each fund and the amount paid out on the same; also the amount due the different funds at the expiration of the official term of J. P. Short as deputy County Treasurer, up to the time (July 16, 1872) E. B. Kager took possession of the office.

RECAP OF TOTALS:

Amount collected: $14,658.81

Amount Paid out: $ 8,903.80

Remains Unpaid: $ 5,759.08

Overpaid: $ 4.07

Report of the Committee on the financial condition of the County from the 15th day of July, 1872, at which time J. P. Short, Deputy County Treasurer, turned the office over to E. B. Kager, County Treasurer, to July 1st, 1873; showing the net gross amount due each fund, the amount paid out on the same, and the amount remaining in the treasury on the first day of July 1873.

RECAP OF TOTALS:

Due Fund: $44,572.70

Paid out: $34,066.12

Remaining in Treasury: $10,604.11

Overpaid: $97.53

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Items From the Traveler.

A dancing master was in town Monday evening, trying to get a school.

One of our painters has been called to Winfield to paint Rev. Platter's new house.

A man came into our office the other day and offered us a wild cat in payment of subscription.

The editor goes to the Kaw Agency this week, to interview Agent Stubbs, and the Kaw brethren.

Mr. Oaks, near Remanto, had his wagon burned last week by prairie fire. The Indians started the fire.

D. H. Clough had the lowest bid to drill a six inch hole for coal, but the award is not yet made.

C. R. Mitchell is to return in one week.

BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Endicott, a daughter.

MARRIED. Max Fawcett has returned, no longer a bachelor.

Esquire Meigs proposes a baby show for the 4th of July.

BEES. Peter Pearson caught the swarm of bees that passed over town a few days since.

The young man drowned in the Nenescah, spoken of two weeks ago, was Lewis Roach, son of Simpson Roach, who resides near Oxford.

Cowley County will raise and grind 3,500,000 pounds of flour this year; affording on an average, to each family, 5,330 pounds.

Loads of bacon have been brought to this market from Howard County. The farmers of Howard smoke and pack the meat themselves.

John Cattrell has ten acres of castor beans on the sod, on the Grouse, doing well.

It will be seen by the proceedings in another column that the people of this place have determined to celebrate the 96th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Extensive arrangements are being made, and it is believed the grandest celebration Cowley County ever witnessed will be the result. A general invitation will be extended to all, especially the citizens, soldiers, and Grangers of this and adjoining counties.

ADDRESS. Prof. Norton goes up to Lawrence to attend the University Commencement next week. He has been selected as one of the orators on that occasion. He also addresses the literary societies of the Emporia Normal School, June 18th.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

[Both Ordinances Published June 5, 1874.]

Ordinance Number 37.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the city of Winfield.

SEC 1. That an annual tax of one dollar per year be, and the same is hereby levied upon all dogs six months of age or over.

SEC 2. That an annual tax of three dollars per year be, and the same is hereby levied on every bitch six months old and over.

SEC 3. That the above tax shall be paid to the city Treasurer upon the receipt of which the Treasurer shall deliver to the owner of each dog or bitch a receipt for the same and upon the presentation of each receipt to the city clerk, he shall register the name of the owner of such dog or bitch and the clerk shall deliver to said owner a metal tag stamped with the letters "T. P." to be securely fastened to the collar of each dog or bitch.

SEC 4. That any person owning or harboring any dog or bitch within the limits of the city of Winfield without paying the tax upon the same, as required by this ordinance shall upon conviction be fined in the sum not exceeding ten dollars. That such dog or bitch so owned or harbored shall be killed by the Marshal wherever found within the limits of said city.

SEC 5. That ordinance No. 5 and 16 are hereby repealed.

SEC 6. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication.

Approved June 3rd, 1874.

S. C. SMITH, Mayor.

J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

An ordinance amendatory of ordinance No. 36 Relating to general license tax.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the city of Winfield.

SEC 2. Section 3 of ordinance 36 of which this is amendatory is hereby repealed.

SEC 3. This ordinance shall take effect, and be in force from and after its publication.

Approved June 2nd, 1874.

S. C. SMITH, Mayor.

J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Dissolution Notice.

The copartnership heretofore existing between the undersigned under the firm name of Manning and Johnson is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The firm owe no debts. The debts due the firm will be collected by and receipted for by either member of the late firm.

Winfield, Kan., June 1st, 1874.

E. C. MANNING,

T. H. JOHNSON.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Butter is worth 10 cents per lb.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

The Walnut River is up and booming.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Judge R. B. Saffold has gone to Leavenworth.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

S. H. Myton has returned from Kansas City.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Winfield has three daily and two tri-weekly mails.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Miss Sadie Webb was thrown from a horse last week and slightly injured.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

And now comes Barbour County, raving distracted over the county seat.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Green has a new awning. So has Boyer; and the Ladies' Bazar has a new awning and beautiful new sign.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Col. E. C. Manning is to deliver a lecture before the Teacher's Association at Arkansas City Saturday evening, June 27th.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

John Rhodes' son, who left home a short time ago on a French leave, was overtaken at Wichita and brought back by C. C. Harris.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Mr. Sharp, living south of town, was bitten by a copperhead snake a short time ago. He is now considered out of danger.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

A young man by the name of Taylor was severely injured a few days ago by having a wagon loaded with lumber run over him.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Isaac L. Comfort, the "old boy" of the Censor of blessed memory, has been for the past two weeks playing the "devil" with the roller in this office.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Ned Perkins, who has been for some time past in Texas, came through with a drove of cattle a short time ago, and is now here visiting his friends.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

A first class runaway took place yesterday. Mr. McDonald's pony team made things lively on the street awhile without doing any damage.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

C. M. Scott, of the Arkansas City Traveler, says that he has been offered a wild cat kitten in payment for his paper. That man evidently thought the Traveler was a wild cat concern.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Hon. E. S. Torrance is in attendance upon the U. S. District Court, at Leavenworth, on behalf of the county in the case of George L. Thompson, versus Cowley County.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Geo. C. Hill, Esq., of the state of New York, paid us a visit the other day and expresses himself so well pleased with Cowley that he intends to locate here.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Geo. W. Martin, the popular fine boot and shoemaker, has turned out lately some of the snuggest new style shoes we have seen for a long time. He calls them Bon-tons.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Rev. James Cairns, of Polo, Illinois, is now here visiting his friend and co-worker, Rev. N. L. Rigby, and viewing the country generally. He will preach in the Baptist church next Sabbath morning and evening.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Mr. C. L. F. Johnson, whom everybody knows to be one of the jolliest and cleverest of gentlemen, is now paying Winfield his semi-annual visit, looking after his large interests here.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Capt. T. B. Myers, who has been for some time past on a visit to his old home in West Virginia, returned a few days ago and declares that Cowley County is the best country he has seen yet. Of course it is.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Township assessors will bear in mind that if they do not take a report from each farmer in the county of the amount of grain put in and other grain and stock statistics, that the County Board will not be likely to pay anything for services in which so important a matter is left out.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Langdon, the leader, for years, of the Cherokee settlers, went through here bag and baggage last Saturday, bound for Colorado. He gives it up at last, that Joy has gotten the underhold on the Neutral lands.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

A complete organization of the first nine of the "Frontier" base ball club was effected last Saturday. The officers are E. C. Manning, President; W. W. Walton, Secretary; A. H. Hane, Treasurer; and L. J. Webb, Captain. The second nine should, and doubtless will, organize tomorrow.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

A little child of Mr. Jeffries, living in the south end of town, had one of its eyes badly injured by having a sharp pointed knife run between the eye and the socket, very nearly to the base of the brain. Dr. Black, who dressed the wound, has hopes that the sight may be preserved.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

The lecture of Prof. H. B. Norton last Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, owing to a misunderstanding as to the time, and owing to this, and owing to that (but we believe owing to the fact that many of us do not yet appreciate such talent as Prof. Norton, and are not particularly fond of intellectual treats) anyway, the attendance was not so large as it might have been.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

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The teachers of the Winfield graded schools together with Superintendent Wilkinson's singing class, will close the spring term of school with a musical and literary entertainment. It is proposed by combining outside talent with that of the school children, to make this entertainment worthy of the patronage of the parents and friends of education. Prof. Hulse, Principal of the Arkansas City schools, will aid Mr. Wilkinson; also, Prof. E. J. Hoyt, with the musical part of the entertainment. A paper will be read by Miss Helen Parmelee and Superintendent Wilkinson, and essays by Mrs. T. A. Wilkinson and Miss Bryant. The proceeds of the exhibition will be expended in purchasing an organ, for the use of the public schools of Winfield. Therefore, all are directly interested in the success of the enterprise.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Correction. The note in the teacher's report of last week had reference to the deportment only. By mistake the average deportment of the scholars in the intermediate department (which was 90) was omitted.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

The Presbytery of Emporia will hold an adjourned meeting at Oxford on Saturday and Sunday, June 13th and 14th; on Saturday evening at 7-1/2 o'clock, the opening exercises will be held in the church. On Sabbath morning at eleven o'clock the ordination and installation of Rev. S. B. Fleming will take place. In the evening at 7-1/2 o'clock, the newly completed house of worship will be dedicated. All are cordially invited to attend these exercises.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Lost! Lost! Saturday, May 23rd, 1874, five miles west of Lazette on the Lazette and New Salem road, a valuable silver watch, open face. It had one yard of narrow black tape attached as a guard; any person finding said watch, please leave it with Miss B. M. Dudley, Floral, Kansas, or M. Hemenway, Lazette, Kansas, or the COURIER office, Winfield, and they will receive due reward.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Marriage Licenses.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Council met at Courthouse May 18, 1874. Mayor S. C. Smith in the chair; Councilmen present, H. S. Silver, S. Darrah, J. P. McMillen, and R. B. Saffold. J. W. Curns, Clerk. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The bonds of Joseph Likowski and Reinhart Ehret to the City of Winfield as dram shop keepers were presented to the Council and on motion were approved.

Finance committee asked further time on the bill of Thos. H. Benning. The bill of J. W. Curns for service as Clerk, and stationery $9.23, was allowed.

The application of Z. T. Swiggart to have his salary raised from $35 to $50 per month was referred to the finance committee.

The petition of J. C. Weathers to have the grade lowered between 10th and 12th Avenues on Main Street was referred to the committee on sidewalks.

On motion order number 195, on the treasurer of Winfield in favor of J. M. Young, marshal, was canceled.

An ordinance providing for the levying and collecting of license tax was read by sections and duly passed; the vote on passage stood, ayes McMillen, Darrah, Silver, 3; nays 0.

On motion council adjourned.

J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

The council met at the courthouse June first, and there not being a quorum present, council adjourned to meet June 2nd, at 4 o'clock p.m.

J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

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[Published June 5th, 1874.]

Ordinance No. 38.

An Ordinance relating to the pay of City Marshal and Street Commissioner.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Winfield.

SEC 1. That the pay of the City Marshal of the City of Winfield shall be $40 per month.

SEC 2. That the pay of the Street Commissioner of the City of Winfield shall be $10 per month.

SEC 3. That the above sums be allowed the City Marshal and Street Commissioner for their service, from and after the first day of May 1874.

SEC 4. That said sums shall be in lieu of all fees.

SEC 5. That all fees of the city marshal shall be paid into the treasury of the City of Winfield.

SEC 6. That ordinance Number thirteen be and the same is hereby repealed.

SEC 7. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its publication.

Approved June 2nd, 1874.

S. C. SMITH, Mayor.

J. W. CURNS, Clerk.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Communicated.

Much as I dislike the task of replying to every "fist" who sees fit to assail me, yet the report which lies before me, namely, the report of the late Investigating Committee, coming from the source that it does, is perhaps worthy of notice on my part. I dare say the people fancy this "good state of perfection" report, from a committee appointed to investigate the affairs of this county, ought at least to be accurate, reliable, and truthful. But I am sorry that truth compels me to say it is neither of the three.

I wish to say a word as to the history of this investigation. When I first came into office, I ascertained that the accounts of a former treasurer, who had been out of office nearly two years, were still open, and apparently unsettled. I wrote to the chairman of the board and apprised him of the fact, and saying I would like to have himself, and the balance of the board, at an early day, examine the records of my office. The board came to my office, examined the records, and concluded to appoint a committee to assist the Clerk, Treasurer, and County Attorney to straighten, and close up, the accounts of the county.

Now mark you, this committee was to assist the proper officers to do this business, or, as was suggested at the time, to see that the records were properly investigated, in all fairness to all parties concerned. I, of course, cheerfully acquiesced in the action of the board, and met the committee in all candor and frankness. The same civilities were observed on my part throughout the entire investigation. But not so with the committee. They soon began to feel the importance of their position, and began to run the investigation with an eye to their own welfare. I now come to the place where I suppose this "good state of perfection" committee took umbrage at my course in this matter. I say I suppose the difficulty arose from what I shall now mention, for in all candor and seriousness, I cannot for the life of me tell why this committee should throw dirt on my unoffending head.

After the committee had prosecuted their labors to a certain point, I meekly suggested to them and to the chairman of the board that it was a useless expenditure of the county's funds to carry the investigation any farther.

About that time the committee began to look wise, whisper mysteriously, and to shun me. Now mark you, I did not like said committee to go about the streets of this city, look wise, and insinuate sly malicious slanders against any of the parties interested, but I went to the chairman of the board direct, and told him that it was certainly bad policy to prosecute the investigation any farther as it was certainly spending money that would result in no pecuniary benefit to the county.

The sequel shows I was right and hence the "ire" of this committee. But the board saw fit to listen to the malicious insinuations of this office seeking committee rather than take the advice of your humble servant, and what is the result. The county has squandered several hundred dollars for a report by which, if the county would settle, it would lose several hundred more. This committee, after arriving at a "good state of perfection," declare Mr. Kager had on hand, on the 1st day of July, 1873, a certain sum of money. I suppose it never occurred to these wiseacres to ask Kager whether he had that amount at the time specified or not. If they had done so, it would certainly have prevented them from making such asses of themselves as they have done. No, that would not do, they must needs rush into print, and say he ought to have had that much money, and leave the impression on the minds of the public that he did not have the money. Bah! Gentlemen, is that what you call a fair, honest, and impartial way of doing things?

Perhaps men who will resort to the same tricks that two-thirds of this committee practiced last fall to secure the offices they were investigating might call that an honest way to treat a fellow creature, but I hardly think the public will think so. Suppose Mr. Kager admits the amount they claim as correct, the county will have squandered several hundred dollars, and have its labor for its pains. But suppose Kager says he has more money on his hands than they claim, what a grand farce the whole thing is, and what asses this trio of chronic office seekers have made of themselves. And let me say right here that the latter supposition is the true one.

The treasurer had more money on the 1st day of July, 1873, than this "good state of perfection" claimed he had. But I beg pardon for intruding myself on the public in this matter. In fact, it is not my corpse. But since the committee, with the same degree of maliciousness that characterizes their entire report, have seen fit to say I threw especial obstacles in the way of their investigation, I should like to have them state publicly and positively what those obstacles were. If they had not willfully and falsely, and without any cause, threw the first dirt, I should not have said a word. But when I am so unjustly assailed as I have been in this case, I deem it a duty to defend myself.

If this investigation had been properly conducted with a view to perfecting the records of the county, it would have been a good thing. But since it was prosecuted wholly for the purpose of blasting the reputation of a few persons, and not for the purpose of closing the accounts of the county, as was intended, it can result in no good. A word about the records of the county, and I am done for this time. The records are in exactly the same condition they were, ere this committee was appointed. This office knows just as much as it did before. The accounts are still all open, and some future officer may want them closed, which will necessitate more investigating.

Yours, M. G. TROUP.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

A Card.

I had more money in my hands on the 1st day of July, 1873, than the committee charged me with having, and if the board of County Commissioners will settle by that statement and give me bonds that I will not have the balance in my hands to pay, I will make Cowley County a present of several hundred dollars. The committee must think me incompetent because I did not keep still and put the money in my pocket or divide with them.

The only attempt I ever made to withhold anything from the committee, was, I refused to let them have a receipt book, as I thought they were too careless with our books. But I offered to let them have the book if they would use it in my office. I showed them mistakes to the amount of $200 or $300 made by them against me. The others interested can answer for themselves.

Yours, etc. E. B. KAGER, Co. Treas.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

THE GLORIOUS 4TH!

By reference to another place, it will be seen that our people have taken decided action, and will celebrate the 4th in glorious style. On that day the soldiers' association is also called to meet at the same time and place. Let everybody turn out. Let the grangers come by the thousands and mingle with the tradesmen, mechanics, and merchants. Let the soldiers and sailors of both sides come. Let him who wore the blue, and him who wore the grey, forget, for that day at least, that they ever were enemies. Let everybody come determined to celebrate as becomes American citizens loving but one flag, owing allegiance to but one country, and our word for it, Winfield, the queen city of the plains, will do her part to make this celebration the grandest affair ever yet contemplated in the Walnut valley.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

We are indebted to Curns & Manser, real estate agents and proprietors of Abstracts of Titles to all lands in Cowley County, for the following transfers of real estate.

Elisha Babcock, Jr. to Samuel Darrah, Lot 7 in block 128 in Winfield, $350.

Leon Lippmann and wife to Miles W. Hart, sw 1/4 of se 1/4 of sec 31 tp 32 S 7. $407.

E. L. Hackney to Samuel A. Adams, n w 1/4 sec 8 tp 31 s r 4 e $1,100.

Annie J. Norton and husband to Lyman C. Norton s w qr sec 9 tp 35 s r 3 e $750.

Andrew J. Thompson to Cyrus M. Perrine 40 acres out of n w qr sec 27 tp 32 r 4 $2,400.

William J. Driver and wife to N. F. Smith, s e qr sec 5 tp 33 s r 5 e $800.

John Stauffer to William Turner s e qr sec 10 tp 35 s r 3 e $1,050.

Patrick F. Endicott and wife to William Turner 7 acres in s w qr sec 32 tp 34 r 4 $210.

John Wallace and wife to Isaac M. Smith n w qr of n w qr sec 18 tp 33 s r 7 e $400.

Isaac Smith and wife to Joseph H. Reynolds and Leon Lippmann n w qr of n w qr sec 18 tp 33 s r 7 e $300.

John Woodyard and wife to William and Edward Green n w qr sec 8 tp 34 r 4 e $450.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Notice of Final Settlement.

ALL persons interested are hereby notified that I shall make final settlement of the estate of Delphine P. Manning, late of Cowley County, Kansas, before the Probate Court in and for said county on the 10th day of July, 1874. Any person having claims against said estate are notified to present them, on, or before this time or they will be forever barred.

E. C. MANNING, Administrator.

June 2, 1874.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

There is to be a dance at Thomasville on the 4th of July.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Hon. W. P. Hackney has gone to the mountains of Colorado.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Darrah & Doty have the contract for sprinkling main street during the season.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Capt. E. Davis and lady have returned to Winfield to reside permanently.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

O. C. Smith, late county commissioner of Cowley County, is now a boat captain on Lake Erie.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

It is said that Mr. Holmes Smith of the Fair grounds has been offered $10,000 for his farm.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Judge R. B. Saffold and county attorney E. S. Torrance are back from Leavenworth.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

The jury found Winner guilty of murder in the first degree. McNutt is being tried this week.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

There is to be a grand platform dance at Manly's Saw Mill on the Walnut above Little Dutch June 26th.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Father Schurz, of Wichita, will hold service in this city Saturday, July 5th, 1874. All are invited to attend.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

A. H. Green, Esq., was thrown from his buggy on main street and slightly hurt last Tuesday and his team ran away.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

John Nichols has removed his barber shop to A. A. Jackson's building east side of Main St., where his friends will find him ready to give them a shave or hair cut at a moment's notice.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Mr. Service of New York City has been here on a visit to his brother, James G. Service, for a week past and expresses himself highly pleased with our county.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Dr. Austin of Oxford has been in town for several days tending to Mrs. L. H. Howard, who has been sick with a fever for some time. The Dr. is highly spoken of by those who know him best, as a successful physician.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

The farmers have commenced cutting their winter wheat of which there is a very large breadth and heavy yield in the county. Who will have the first wheat in market? Let us hear from the enterprising man.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

B. B. Manning picked up an unknown nine and cleaned out the first nine of Winfield last Saturday. The boys who sent the challenge to Wichita, say it cannot be done again. It will be tried again tomorrow afternoon. [Base Ball item]

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Tom Wright's running mare put thirty feet between itself and a running gray that wandered through here last Saturday in search of a soft snap.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

The ladies of the Methodist church will give a sociable at the residence of Mr. D. Rodocker next Wednesday evening.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Before Judge Miller of the U. S. circuit court, sitting in Leavenworth last week, G. L. Thompson obtained a judgment against Cowley County upon unpaid county scrip for $6,299.48.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Three rough looking strangers were seen camped in the brush on the Walnut last Wednesday night. They were on foot, had no blankets, and looked as though they might be looking for horses.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Al Headrick, who was taken to Labette County by Sheriff Walker a short time ago, broke the Jail of that county in company with another man and is now at large. A reward of $50 is offered for his apprehension.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Rev. James Cairns, of Polo, Illinois, paid us a farewell visit on Tuesday morning, as he was about to depart for his home in the Sucker state. He expressed himself as highly pleased with his visit, and delighted with the country. Mr. Cairns is one of those frank, earnest, great hearted men, who seem to be placed at intervals along the road from the cradle to the grave, to give the ordinary travelers a better opinion of mankind. We are always sorry to part with such men.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

At a meeting of the officers of the Soldiers' Association of Cowley County, held at Winfield, June 4th, 1874, it was decided to have the reunion of the Association at Winfield July 4, 1874. All soldiers are cordially invited to attend and participate in the exercises of the day. Citizens are cordially invited, and the Patrons of Husbandry are especially invited to come and take part in the general exercises. A programme will be published in due time.

C. M. WOOD, Pres.

JAMES KELLY, Sec'y.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

MOB LAW IN TEXAS.

The following note from A. L. Austin, a prominent cattle dealer in Texas, was handed us by his brother, Dr. Austin, of Oxford. The James Brown spoken of is probably the son of Mrs. Myers, who lives a few miles north of town, and who went to Texas sometime last March. We can find no one who knew Hedges and he probably does not belong here. It is a sad commentary on the laws of the state when mobs are permitted to shoot and hang on mere suspicion.

A. L. AUSTIN."

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Proceedings of the Meeting held Monday, June 8th, to

Provide for the Celebration of the 4th of July.

Public meeting of the citizens of Winfield, was held last Monday evening at the office of Curns & Manser for the purpose of preparing for a celebration of the 4th of July at Winfield.

On motion G. S. Manser was chosen chairman and L. J. Webb, Esq., Secretary.

C. M. Wood offered the following, which was adopted.

Resolved, By the citizens of Winfield and vicinity that we celebrate the 4th of July at this place, and that we extend a cordial invitation to the citizens of the county to participate with us in the celebration.

N. H. Wood, James Simpson, and J. T. Hall were appointed a committee to confer with the Soldier's Association and invite them to take part in the celebration.

On motion it was resolved that the celebration be a basket picnic.

T. K. Johnston, Enoch Marrs, and C. M. Wood were appointed a finance committee.

M. L. Robinson, James Kelly, and J. T. Hall were appointed a committee to procure speakers.

A. T. Stewart, Max Shoeb, and H. B. Lacy were appointed a committee on grounds.

J. T. Hall, T. A. Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs. John Swain, Miss Mary Stewart, and Miss Baldwin were appointed a committee on music.

H. B. Lacy, C. M. Wood, and J. P. McMillen were appointed a committee on ice water.

J. P. McMillen, Wirt Walton, and L. J. Webb were appointed a committee on fantastics and amusements.

L. J. Webb and James Kelly were appointed a committee on artillery.

Captain R. L. Walker was appointed Marshal of the day.

James Kelly offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted.

Resolved, That we extend a cordial invitation to the several Granges of the county to attend and participate in the celebration.

The meeting then adjourned to meet Monday evening June 15th at 8 o'clock P.M.

G. S. MANSER, Chairman.

L. J. WEBB, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

COMMUNICATED.

BRO. KELLY: In answer to an article which appeared in your paper June 12th, written by one M. G. Troup, we would say that the spirit of his piece is not good, and any man to read it carefully can see that it is a boastful, headstrong, lengthy, labored article.

Said committee considered it would be much better, and give more general satisfaction to be governed by instruction and advice from the County Commissioners, than a swell headed County Clerk, who repeatedly refused to let us have paper, pencils, receipts, etc., which we were justly entitled to in the prosecution of the work.

If we had prosecuted the work in a way that Mr. Troup wanted us to, instead of the Commissioners, we would have been first rate fellows.

But because he could not run the committee and Commissioners to whitewash the thing and have it said that he is the Grand Mogul of the whole concern, he became impudent and sulky.

A man that undertook to find a delinquent list and upon trial couldn't find a correct one, and yet swore he knew he was right and the committee a set of fools, and did not know anything about it, this committee has no use for.

I would suggest that brother Troup part his hair in the middle, take county scrip, and buy a new plug hat, let Cowley County furnish him a gold headed cane, in order that he may walk about the city, put on style, and be more in his natural element.

I do not wish to enter into a long personal dispute or quarrel in this matter, but if brother Troup don't go a little slow, he will be shown up in a more minute and particular manner at no very distant day.

Respectfully,

S. M. FALL.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

County scrip is selling for sixty cents.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

New potatoes are plenty at $2.00 per bushel.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Corn is selling for 50 cts., butter 10 cts., eggs 7 cts.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Our silver cornet band is brushing up for the 4th.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

The farmers report the cotton crop is looking well.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Deputy Clerk Bedilion has his new cottage enclosed.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Six cents a bushel is the going price for threshing wheat.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

The bridge across the Walnut below town is reported in an unsafe condition.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

The Winfield Meat Market is supplying Arkansas City with fresh meat.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

The new school organ has arrived and is established in the school building.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

I. L. Comfort cuts wood and will attend to orders left at the Lagonda House.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

We have heard of fifteen new thrashing machines brought to Cowley County this season.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Tom Collins has been in town this week, and several bloods have been on the search for him.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Mr. Blandin has built a large addition to his commodious dwelling, which looks very comfortable.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

E. B. Johnson, of Beaver Township, has been selling elegant, clean dressed cat fish on the streets at ten cents per pound.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Cal. Ferguson, of the firm of Davis & Ferguson, has returned from Baxter Springs, bringing with him his wife.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Richland Township contains 600 population. Rock Township has 314 acres of winter wheat, and 3,127 acres of corn.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

The two horse thieves recently committed to the county jail, were but recently discharged from the Kansas Penitentiary.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

B. B. The first nine vanquished the second of Winfield, last Saturday. Tomorrow afternoon decides the best two in three.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

T. A. Blanchard has been chosen by the County Council P. of H. to represent Cowley at the coming State Fair.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Winfield Township contains ninety more male than female inhabitants over the age of twenty-one years.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

The farmers in the vicinity of the Blanchard schoolhouse are going to have a neighborhood celebration on the 4th. T. A. Blanchard, orator of the day.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

$185 has been subscribed towards defraying the expenses of the celebration on the 4th.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

We never saw better cocoanuts than those kept by George Miller. They are sound and sweet, and taste as delicious as it is possible for cocoanuts to taste. George is the only person in town who keeps them, and he sells reasonable.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Capt. Cook, of Virginia, was in the city the fore part of the week visiting Dr. Mansfield, and looking at the country.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

A gentleman named Anderson, living between this city and Arkansas City, lost a horse last week which is supposed to have been stolen, as a suspicious looking character was seen lurking in the neighborhood the day before.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

A daughter, aged about five years, of a Mr. Acton, living near the south line of the county, was bitten by a mad dog last Friday. The father took the child to Wichita in search of a mad stone, and failing there, telegraphed to various places in search of one, until finally he heard of one in Howard County. He passed through here on Monday last with the child on his way to Howard. The dog was killed after having bitten some domestic animals.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

The ladies of the Congregationalist church will give their next ice cream social at the residence of Mr. T. A. Wilkinson on next Wednesday eve.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

The members of the Congregational sewing circle are requested to meet at the residence of Mr. Blandin on Tuesday next. a full attendance is desired.

MRS. LOWRY, Sec.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

The Elk City Courant is a new paper published in Montgomery County, and the first number is before us. It looks well. Clark & Steinbarger are publishers. Abe Steinbarger graduated as a publisher in the COURIER office and of course knows how to get up a paper.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

The members of this office are indebted to Miss J. E. Daggart, for an invitation to attend a picnic at the Floral and Pleasant Hill schools. The picnic will be held at the junction of the Dutch and Timber creeks, on Wednesday next, the 24th inst.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

For the year 1874, Winfield Township makes the following showing, for which we are indebted to our efficient Trustee, H. S. Silver. We are proud of the record. What township only four years of age in the State can beat it. Its size is seven miles east and west and nine miles north and south.

NOTE: ONLY GIVING PORTION.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Citizens met Monday evening, June 15th, at Curns & Manser's office, pursuant to adjournment.

Finance committee reported that the committee had received subscriptions to the amount of $180.50.

Committee on invitations reported that they have extended invitations to the several granges of the county and to the soldier's society, and that the latter had accepted the invitation.

Committee to procure speakers reported progress.

Same report from committees on grounds and music. Prof. Wilkinson, of the latter, requested to be excused from serving on the committee on account of a previous engagement, and was excused.

L. J. Webb, L. T. Michener, J. B. Fairbank, W. M. Allison, and J. E. Allen were appointed committee on Toasts.

G. S. Manser, C. M. Wood, and J. P. McMillen were appointed committee on programme.

Mayor Smith, Dr. Mansfield, and D. A. Millington were appointed reception committee.

T. K. Johnson, H. S. Silver, and W. W. Andrews were appointed committee on fireworks.

On motion of H. B. Lacy, resolved that the ladies be invited to attend the next meeting.

Adjourned to meet Monday evening, June 22, at 8 o'clock p.m.

G. S. MANSER, Chairman.

L. J. Webb, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

City Treasurer's Report.

The City of Winfield in account with M. L. Robinson, Treasurer, June 15th, 1874.

RECEIPTS.

March 28 By Z. T. Swigart, show license: $5.00

April 2 By Z. T. Swigart, Fines, E. G. Headrick ($6.50); Jno. Inman (3): $9.50

April 8 By J. M. Hamilton, Dol. store: $3.00

April 8 By J. Herrington, gift store: $3.00

April 8 By T. A. Bancroft, license to sell medicines: $1.00

April 8 By Z. T. Swigart, license from Grady's circus: $10.00

April 9 By Furgeson & Quarles, license, Livery stable: $2.50

May 5 By Reinhart & Ehret, saloon: $150.00

May 9 By Joe Likowski, saloon license: $150.00

May 12 By T. E. Gilleland, license merchant: $5.00

May 12 By A. H. Green, license druggist: $3.50

May 12 By Fairbank, Torrance, & Green, attnys, license: $2.50

May 26 By W. R. Sheppard, license job wagon: $4.00

May 26 By Jones & Reynolds, license butcher: $3.00

May 29 By S. C. Smith, license real estate agent: $2.50

June 5 By W. M. Boyer, license stationer: $2.50

June 5 By W. M. Boyer, license dog tax: $1.00

June 6 By Darrah & Doty, license livery stable: $5.00

June 8 By Z. T. Swigart, fine of Burns, Impounding: $4.35

June 8 By Z. T. Swigart, Impounding (5.60) pro stock sold (10.00): $15.60

June 8 By N. H. Wood, J. P. fine Wm. Thoughman: $4.35

June 15 By Frank Williams, grocery license: $5.00

June 15 Balance due treasurer: $89.14

TOTAL RECEIPTS: $481.44

DISBURSEMENTS.

March 15 To balance due treas. as statement published: $168.03

March 20 142 paid: $1.00

May 6 174, 169, 164, 178, 166, 141, paid: $145.02

May 16 196, 143, 153, 31, 152, 139, 145, 140, 165, 172, 186, 168, paid: $155.29

June 9 107, 183, 194, paid: $12.10

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: $481.44

M. L. ROBINSON, City Treasurer.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Resolution.

WHEREAS, Believing it to be very detrimental to the peace, prosperity, and brotherly love of our order to participate in or in any way encourage anything that is calculated in its nature to cause discordance, disunion, and

WHEREAS, It has been nine years since the Rebellion ended, giving all true American citizens full time to bury deep in their breasts all animosities caused by the Rebellion, or any past political affiliation, and

WHEREAS, Believing that the so-called soldiers' re-union was instigated and is kept up for party political purposes, and as our order is composed of both federal and confederate soldiers, and adherents of different political opinions, therefore

Resolved, That Maple Grove Grange, No. 714, of the order of P. of H., of Cowley County, Kansas, will not participate in or in any way encourage the so-called soldiers' re-union, or anything of the nature on the coming 4th of July, or thereafter.

2nd. That all subordinate granges in Cowley County are requested to co-operate with us and be governed by this resolution.

3rd. That a copy of this resolution be furnished each of the county papers for publication.

JAS. C. ROBERTS, Sec.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

The Council met at the courthouse June 2nd in pursuance of adjournment. Present: S. C. Smith, Mayor, and councilmen McMillen, Silver, and Darrah, J. W. Curns, Clerk.

The committee on Marshal's salary reported favorably on allowing the Marshal $40.00 per month for his salary, provided he charge nothing for removing nuisances. On motion the report was accepted and approved.

An ordinance in relation to the pay of the City Marshal and Street Commissioner was read and duly passed. The vote on the final passage was ayes McMillen, Darrah, and Silver, all the members present voting in the affirmative.

The committee on the petition of J. C. Weathers and others to have the grade on Main street lowered reported unfavorably thereon; on motion the petition was referred back to the petitioner.

A petition was presented signed by Wm. F. Marshal and others asking that a dram shop license be granted to A. G. Vinson. Two remonstrances against granting gram shop license (unless every requirement of the law be strictly complied with) were presented, signed by S. H. Myton and others and one signed by John McQuiston and others. On motion the petitions were all referred to a committee consisting of H. S. Silver, J. P. McMillen, and Samuel Darrah.

A petition was presented asking the council to call an election to determine whether the city should issue scrip to purchase the grounds of the Winfield Cemetery. On motion the petition was referred back to the petitioners.

An ordinance in relation to dog tax was passed; vote on passage was as follows: Ayes McMillen, Silver, and Darrah.

The bill of Z. T. Swigart of $50 for services as marshal and street commissioner.

Bill of Wm. Allison of $6 for printing was presented and referred to finance committee, and severally allowed and ordered paid.

On motion the council adjourned to meet June 15th, 1874, at usual hour.

J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

Council met at courtroom June 15th at usual hour, and there not being a quorum present, adjourned to meet Wednesday at 4 o'clock p.m.

J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

A Camp Meeting will be held on Grouse Creek one mile north of Dexter, Cowley County, commencing Thursday, 30th day of July. All are cordially invited. Our Elder, Allen Buckner, will be present. All ministers invited. J. J. WINGAR, Pastor.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Money to Loan. Money can be had at the office of Alexander & Saffold, at reasonable rates and on time to suit borrowers, for the purpose of deeding land, etc., by giving good real estate security.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Have you seen the large stock of candies, lemons, oranges, nut, and cocoanuts, that Geo. Miller has just received? If you haven't you had better take time and examine them.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

WANTED! A furnished room in some private family by two young men. Best of reference given if required. Address F. & B. care, COURIER Office.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

WE HAVE ENLARGED and refitted the building formerly occupied by Mr. Green as a drug store, two doors north of the post office, and have removed our stock of goods from the old log store to the above mentioned building where we will be pleased to wait on our old customers and as many new ones as may be pleased to call on us. We have just received a new and fresh stock of dry goods which we will sell very cheap for cash. Remember the place two doors north of the post office.

McMILLEN & SHIELDS.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Dated June 15th, 1874.

Z. T. SWIGART, City Marshal.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

COMMUNICATED.

ED. COURIER: Again, and for the last time, on this, to me, unpleasant subject, I ask the privilege of saying a few words.

The late investigating committee charge me with hindering their investigation and trying to cover up the records, etc. And after I publish a reply in your columns, they in turn through the same source, in a silly article written by one of their number, call me "pet names," and threaten if I don't go slow, they will show me up in a more minute and particular manner.

Now I don't know what the gentleman of legislative aspirations meant by said threat. If he intended it to frighten me, I am not his man. I don't scare worth a cent. If he meant what he said, I shall be most happy to have him proceed with his "show;" and I would most respectfully suggest that he at once tell the public all he knows about my official conduct, that is dishonorable, or unbecoming to an officer or gentleman.

But please, Mr. Fall, do "speak your piece," in a straight forward business way, and don't "slop" over, in the same silly style you did last week.

These gentlemen make certain charges against me, and I declare those charges to be false, and I shall now leave the public to decide which of us should be believed. But allow me to make one suggestion to the public before they form their verdict. Watch us all closely in our dealings with you, and then form your own conclusions. As for me, I will say I am here as the tool of no man, or set of men, but am here as the servant of the people of Cowley County, and whenever I don't perform my duties in an honest, gentlemanly manner, with any citizen who is entitled to fair treatment at my hands, I will thank him to tell me so, and I shall willingly make him ample restitution.

I am ready to stand or fall by my own official acts, only asking the people of this county not to judge me by what S. M. Fall may say about me, but render your verdict according to your own personal observations and I shall cheerfully accept your decision whatever it may be.

I am now done with this disagreeable subject, and the gentlemen of that committee are at liberty to occupy the field. In fact, if their effort last week is a sample of the ability, anything they may offer in the future will be beneath the notice of an intelligent mind. But be that as it may, I shall not again be provoked into a reply on this subject but shall now bid it farewell, trusting to an intelligent public for a verdict on the side of truth and right.

Yours respectfully,

M. G. TROUP.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

Kansas Penitentiary.

The labor of the prisoners in the Kansas penitentiary was let a few days since for a period of ten years. It was awarded to Alexander Caldwell & Co., of Leavenworth, they being the highest bidders. The labor of two hundred men was hired to this firm at an average of fifty-one cents per day for each laborer. The state provides not only food, raiment, and habitation, but furnishes a shop, with engines and steam power for the use of this company. Messrs. Caldwell & Co. have established an extensive carriage and wagon manufactory at the penitentiary in which they will utilize this immense labor which they have secured. This penitentiary institution has completely closed out every carriage and wagon factory in Leavenworth, and is injuring the business in neighboring towns. No manufacturer of wagons and buggies can compete with a firm that is furnished shop and steam power free and laborers at 51 cents per day. Kansas City Times.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

We need some more rain.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

Charley Stevens is in town again

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874..

Tom Benning returned from Missouri last Friday.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

The teachers association meets at Arkansas City tomorrow.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

Chintz bugs have damaged the wheat in this county some.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

There will be a big dance at Thomasville on the evening of the 3rd of July.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

New wheat has been in the market this week and some of it sold for 80 cents.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

Winter wheat is nearly all harvested, and threshing machines are running steadily.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

The Kansas Southwestern Baptist association will meet in this city in August next.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

It will gratify the numerous friends of John P. McMillen to know that he is around again after his sickness.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

Our Catholic friends will take notice that Father Schurz of Wichita will be at Winfield to hold service on Sunday the 5th of July.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

There is going to be big times at Winfield on the 4th among the sporting men of this and adjoining counties. Some 15 or 16 horses are expected to be present.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

At the platform dance, in the grove, on the 4th under the supervision of the Craine Bros., a beautiful gold ring will be given to the best lady waltzer, and a massive silver ring to the best gentleman dancer.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

Complete arrangements have been made at the Courthouse for the dance on the eve of the 4th, for music, ice water, and refreshments. Dancing begins at 7 o'clock, promptly.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

Although celebrations upon the 4th are to take place in all the adjoining towns, there is no doubt that Winfield will draw the crowd. The preparations which have been made are more extensive than were ever before conceived in Southern Kansas. Everybody come and help swell the crowd.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

Capt. McDermott, of Dexter, was in to see us this week. He in company with L. J. Webb, Capt. Hunt, and T. A. Rice, visited Wellington on Tuesday on business connected with the Masonic Order.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

John Manly's platform dance takes place this afternoon and evening. All the sports of this city are intending to be present and have a little fun. Geo. Miller will be on the ground with his lemonade and candy stand to supply all thirsty lads and lassies.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

The year for which the Rev. N. L. Rigby was engaged as pastor of the Baptist church in this city expired, we believe, last Sunday. In that time Mr. Rigby has done a great deal to build up the church, raising it from a membership of 16 up to 34; more than double. We hope the arrangements to secure his services for another year may be consummated. Mr. Rigby has in the twelve months spent with us, endeared himself to our people, by his Christian walk and conversation, besides being a clever social gentleman. We sincerely hope that he may be retained in Winfield not for a year, but many years to come.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

It is acknowledged now on all hands that the men Brown and Hedges, who were hanged a short time ago in Texas, were entirely innocent of the charge for which they were executed. The authorities of Texas should spare no pains to ferret out and bring to justice the cowardly assassins who perpetrated the outrage.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

The Frontier base ball club is going to Eldorado to play a game Saturday afternoon.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

Ida E. Daggett, teacher at the Floral school, sent the COURIER force two splendid cakes in the name of the Floral school.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

We are indebted to Curns & Manser, real estate agents and proprietors of Abstracts of Titles to all lands in Cowley County, for the following transfers of real estate.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

DIED. On Monday morning, June 22nd, of inflammation of the brain, Wm. W. Mentch, in the 25th year of his age.

Mr. Mentch was born in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, and came to Cowley County nearly five years ago. He was a young man of unexceptionable habits and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his early death.

Winfield Courier, Friday, July 3, 1874. Front Page.

As there are many readers of your valuable journal meditating a trip to the mines of Colorado, and knowing the great interest you take in furnishing your patrons with the latest and most reliable information of the passing events of the day, I thought it might be interesting to you, or otherwise, to hear a voice from among the snow clad peaks of the Rocky Mountains. I will not weary the reader with a tedious detailed account of the journey; but only notice the leading points en route to this place.

Elmwood, small town; fine lands but no timber. Good schoolhouses on the line of the Fort Sarah railroad, abandoned; they are made of fine cut stone. The people's money wasted.

Cross big Walnut at Great Bend city, which is a snug little town, has a splendid courthouse and is surrounded by some of the best land in Kansas.

Larnard [Larned] is a quiet town with no business, and the neighboring towns are staked out with buffalo heads.

Camped on Muskrat Creek next and shot three rats. It rained hard all night, and horse thieves tried to stampede our stock. The boys turned out of their blankets in the morning, wet and disgusted, but the cheering presence of the demijohn revived their then drooping spirits. Cars passed while taking a drink, engineer wanted some, could not stop. Saw two Indians and plenty of antelope. Four lead miners from Missouri joined the train, and stood first guard. It rained, blowed, and thundered all night. The next morning was pleasant, prairie lands good, shot twice at antelope, missed, too far off, rain again, mercy how the wind blows, no wood, no duck, no supper tonight, serious reflections about the comforts of home.

Rode over to Fort Dodge, no better, don't feel any better. Arrived at Dodge City, took everything out of the wagons to dry after the storm. Villainous looking set here, a few stock ranches around Dodge City.

Country getting high and rolling, camped at railroad tank, ten soldiers stationed here. The soldiers say that about four months ago a part of Indians fired into this tank, and a guard of ten men was immediately stationed at each tank on the line of railroad for the protection of section men. Emigration to Colorado this spring is sufficient to protect all soldiers stationed on the route. Went antelope hunting, no luck. Good lands. The river bottoms and plains are covered with sheep and cattle. Saw first sage brush and Spanish caynots, stood guard last night and think the boys throwed off on us about an hour. Killed eleven duck, Captain Jack shot the first antelope on the trip, they are good meat; three prairie dogs killed, nooned at a cool spring of water, all hands took a wash.

Camped on Arkinsaw [Arkansas] River; three men waded over to an island for wood in the still hours of night, and loud splashes were heard over on the island. An alarm in camp, all hands under arms except Glasford, who had to unload his wagon to find ammunition. We laid in wait for the enemy fifteen minutes and discovered that Bouroes [Burros] had caused the alarm.

We passed on by Syracuse, a few ranches, some poor lands, and the dilapidated little town of Sargent, situated near the state line of Kansas and Colorado.

Grenada, the terminus of the railroad, is a lively town and has a large depot. It also does an extensive wholesale business. A company of cavalry camped here for a few days.

Our boys are beginning to get disgusted with the monotony of the culinary department, but there is no help for it now. Saw large herds of stock grazing on both sides of the river.

Men working on irrigating ditch at Ella, don't think it will ever be much of a town as there is too much sand and gravel there.

Our next camping ground was near two abandoned Forts: Bent and Lyons, large droves of cattle going to Colorado.

Regular old salt grass now, and out of the buffalo range, none were seen on the trip. One of our horses was bitten by a rattlesnake, we drenched him with a quart of whiskey, lanced him, and burned powder on the wound. We then wiped off the green poison that raised to the surface after each blast, and old Tom is all right again.

New Fort Lyons is a large and extensive military post. But the old Fort was just as good a provision depot for the soldiers. The people's money wasted again.

This morning I rode ahead as usual and how very familiar did these old landmarks look; there to the northwest stands Pike's Peak, towering its frosty head high above the fleecy clouds; and there again to the southwest can be seen the snow-capped Spanish peaks, standing away out on the plains in cold relief. My ride from Las Animas to Pueblo was really delightful, as I passed through a beautiful country, and scenery characteristic of Colorado, one decided anomaly.

I observed the view on the west was particularly Californian, and on the east was as markedly central in appearance; the country to the west undulating and marked with lines of trees and foliage, skirting the streams, and irrigating canals led the eye far beyond to the foot hills; and they again to the snowy range, and lofty peaks towering to the skies, the interval interspread with pleasant houses of the farmers. Looking back or east a vast extent of plains dotted with grazing stock met the eye; such a sight as can nowhere be met with except in the great west.

Today we are getting well up to the foot of the mountains, dwelling houses comfortable and pleasant surroundings.

Arrived in Pueblo, nice little town nestled between the bluffs of the Arkansas; elegant private residences and delightful gardens, a large wholesale and retail business done here; a central outfitting point, supplying all the mining camps in southern Colorado narrow gauge R. R. to Denver City.

Stock raising the principle business of the inhabitants in the adjacent country; heavy rains in the mountains, road closed to Del Norte.

Wheeler, Brown, and Winfield party switched off for the mining town of Fairplay. I stopped at the Lindell Hotel. Landlord glad to see Californians come into the country, and requested me to recommend his house to the traveling public. My conscience forbids me: George Washington never told a lie and I cannot, after paying first-class prices for common hash house fare.

Pleasant weather again. The birds are singing gaily in the trees, and all nature seems refreshed; the great mountains covered with their white mantles, and it seems more grand and majestic than ever before.

As I started out on horseback for Del Norte, passing round the southern point of the snowy range, crossing the summit by the Sangree Christo, "Blood of Christ," I passed grand mountain scenery on every hand; but I am too tired to be romantic. The Spaniards in their search for gold discovered this pass upwards of one hundred and fifty years ago, a gradual descent from the summits to the far off Rio Grande. A grand panorama of mountains, hills, and valleys presents itself to the view as I rest beneath the tall pines, graceful poplars that grow on the summit, and discovered copper mine at "Dead man's camp,"

Fort Garland, two companies stationed here, arrived at last on the inundated banks of the Rio Grande; the river bottom is either crusted with white alkali, or deep sand; camped near Mexican stock ranch; good grass, slept with horse, lofty mountains covered with snow, nearly surrounding this nook in the valley.

The snow falls in the mountains in November and melts in July, very little land under cultivation, late frosts have an injurious effect upon early crops.

The celebrated San Juan mines are one hundred and ten miles distant from this point. The only communication between the two places is by a burro trail which crosses forty miles of deep snow on the crust. I have not been to the mines yet, but I have investigated the matter pretty thoroughly and examined large quantities of ore from the mines; they are low grade and what we call base ores on the other side of land, containing some silver, but it yet remains to be seen whether in sufficient quantities to pay for working where the seasons are so short and they have such big snows to contend with. The mines are numerous, large, and well defined, and of fuel for smelting purposes there is no lack. Machinery is now on the road to the mines, and I have no doubt that in one or two years from this date, the mines will be in full blast and pay well.

WILLIAM CHATFIELD.

Winfield Courier, Friday, July 3, 1874. Front Page.

The Traveler last week had a well written description of the three great valleys of the southwest. We would be pleased to publish the whole of the article did we have the room. As it is, we give that part which more particularly describes our own.

WALNUT VALLEY.

The Walnut Valley is next in importance to the Arkansas, and forms an important part of what is known as Southern Kansas.

The climate of this valley is most delightful, and the scenery is inspiring. Dull minds that can see little that is beautiful in nature are here compelled to exclaim, "This is grand."

The valley proper consists of a large number of small valleys separated from each other by belts of prairie and high bluffs. The soil of these valleys is rich and productive.

A number of the better class of farmers frequently get 30 bushels of wheat to the acre by the fall sowing, and 50 bushels of oats or barley. The nearest port for shipping from this valley is Wichita, an average of 60 miles from the center of the valley. The inland carriage and freight would cost more than the value of the wheat, oats, or barley.

To meet this difficulty, the farmers are raising hogs and curing hams and bacon, which they have done successfully. The hogs, hams, and bacon of the Walnut Valley are equal, if not superior, to any shipped in, and bring at least one or two cents a pound in the same market above any others, except celebrated hams. The feeding, water, and climate are all favorable to the production of good hogs.

The climate, soil, high grounds, rolling prairies of the valley are the home of the cattle. Here are herds ranging from 500 to 1,000 head of as good cattle as any in the state. No housings or winterings of stock is required in this valley. An average of an acre of land is sufficient to feed an animal.

Fruit and vegetables are raised in great variety and perfection. It is the climate for peaches, plums, and grapes. Tobacco can be raised here to a considerable extent. Corn matures here as well as in the middle states.

The Paola & Fall River Railroad has been commenced to this place, and will be extended as fast as possible. This road, when completed, will open up the valley to the markets of the world; it will make great changes and work out a complete revolution in favor of the farmers.

The production of wheat and corn, oats and barley, will be doubled; cattle, hogs, and horses will be improved and multiplied, fruit and vegetables will be extensively cultivated.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Chinch bugs and candidates for Congress are very troublesome this year.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

There is no longer doubt of threatened Indian troubles on the western borders of the state. The red thieves and murderers made a raid into Barbour County, killing one man and stealing some horses, which they ran off. A Mr. Kyme, living near Medicine Lodge, was killed and scalped last week, so the governor has been informed. Out in Ford County trouble has been threatened and one man reported killed. The governor has forwarded all the arms and ammu-nition at his disposal, and authorized the raising of militia for the protection of the settlers.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Indian Troubles.

The latest news we have from the Indian country and the border counties is to the effect that the troubles reported last week are not so severe as at first thought, and that no tribe as such is committing depredations, but that a band of Cheyennes, headed by Little Robe, who had a son killed last winter, is probably seeking to avenge his loss. This opinion is concurred in by Mr. Mathewson, who is now in Wichita, and who is a trader possessing every opportunity to be correct in his conclusions upon the Indian question.

LATER.

Before going to press last night we saw and conversed with a party who was just in from the border. He represents matters as looking very dark. Five more men had been killed somewhere on the Medicine River, and the settlers near Medicine Lodge in Barbour County were stockading their stock and erecting defenses.

We call upon Governor Osborn to protect our frontier or arm the settlers without reference to what the government's army may do or promise. Commonwealth.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Col. Manning's Lecture.

Col. E. C. Manning lectured at Plymouth Church to the Teacher's Association last Saturday evening.

The Colonel appears before the world as a vegetarian, hydropathist, and radical of the most pronounced type. He is opposed to meat, salt, sugar, coffee, and in fact, most of the bill of fare.

Notwithstanding his starvation principles, the Colonel looks reasonably well fed. We are inclined to a private opinion that his practice is not entirely conformable to his principles in this regard. We can't help thinking that "a half dozen on the shell," or a broiled quail on toast" would still have some fascinations.

In regard to the question of dress, bathing, ventilation, chastity, and other points of hygiene, the lecturer had admirable features, and was well received. Traveler.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Col. O. P. Johnson has brought in several specimens of coal, of excellent quality, from a seam near the edge of the coal basin, about twenty miles south of the State line. He declares the supply to be abundant, and the mine entirely accessible. Traveler.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

1874!

The 98th anniversary of American Independence will be celebrated at WINFIELD! On the votive day, JULY 4th!

Arrangements have been made to make this one of the Grandest Celebrations ever held in Southwestern Kansas. No labor or expense have been spared to make it an ENTIRE SUCCESS.

An invitation has been extended to the SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION to be present, and they have accepted and will without fail participate in the exercises adding to the interest of the occasion by giving a DRILLING EXERCISE.

The Patrons of Husbandry (Grangers) are expected to be present in FULL REGALIA!

Hon. John Guthrie!

and Geo. R. Peck, have been invited and are expected to be present.

The festivities of the day will be closed in the evening with a grand display of FIREWORKS. (In the purchase of which over $200 have been expended) after which a

Grand Ball

Will be given in the fine Hall at the Courthouse.

PROGRAMME.

A national salute of thirty-seven guns will be fired at sunrise.

The procession will form on the north end of Main street, at 10 o'clock, in the following order:

Winfield City Silver Cornet Band.

Floral Car with goddess of liberty and thirty-seven young ladies, representing the several states in the Union.

Reception Committee and Speakers.

SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION!!

Patrons of Husbandry in Regalia.

CITIZENS!

And march through the principal streets of the city to the grove on Walnut River.

Exercises of the day will commence by Music by the Band.

Reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Vocal music, Red, White and Blue solo, by Mr. John Swain, and chorus.

Orations by Hon. John Guthrie, and other eminent speakers.

Music by the Band.

Vocal music, solo by Mr. Hall.

Music by the Band.

Basket Dinner and Toasts.

Music by the Band.

Vocal music, Star Spangled Banner solo by Mrs. A. H. Green, and chorus of 37 young ladies in costume.

Music by the Band.

Grand Tournament by the Fantastic company of Winfield, after which there will be several heat and dash races at the Fair Grounds, for which some celebrated horses are now in training.

The exercises of the day will close with a grand display of fire-works at 8 o'clock p.m., and a Grand Ball at the Courthouse.

By order of committee.

G. S. MANSER, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the firm of Jones & Reynolds is this day dissolved by mutual consent. T. J. Jones will assume all liabilities and collect moneys due the old firm.

Winfield, Kan., June 22nd, 1874.

T. J. JONES,

A. S. REYNOLDS.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

NOTICE.

We will run a double seated carriage with careful driver from all parts of the city to the picnic and fair grounds the 4th. Also to the ball at the courthouse at night. Parties wishing to engage can leave their orders at our office in stables on Manning street.

DAVIS & FERGUSON.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

We notice that A. T. Shenneman has returned from Texas.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

H. M. Swasey of Independence has been in town for the last few days.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

B. B. The Winfield club were "scooped" at Eldorado last Saturday two to one.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Reynolds and Jones have dissolved partnership; see dissolution notice elsewhere.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Winfield is well stocked with fast horses and sporting men, all waiting for tomorrow.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Miller & Jones are erecting a new Meat Market between Miller's restaurant and Nichols barber shop.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

F. M. Concannon has opened a tobacco store in the building formerly occupied by Bakers barber shop.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

A matched game of base ball will be played at the fair ground, on the 4th of July, at 2 o'clock P.M. All persons are invited to be present.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Elder Wm. Martin will deliver a discourse at the meeting house of the disciples of Christ on Lord's day, July 12th, at 4 o'clock P.M. Subject, "Duties of Elders and Deacons," after which an ordination will take place.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

We are pleased to see the smiling countenance of Col. J. M. Alexander back in Winfield. The Col. has been for some months past in Leavenworth, looking after his large property there. He came through, as Sid. Clarke went to Topeka last winter, in his own conveyance.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

The Galveston market reports show the following prices: Wholesale, flour from $7.50 to $10.50 per barrel; butter 20 to 35 cts.; corn $1.10 per bushel; oats 75 cts.; coffee 23 to 27 cts.; sugar 6 to 11 cts.; potatoes $1.50 to $1.75; cornmeal $1.60 per cwt.; hay $2.00 per cwt.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

The medical fraternity of Winfield has received an addition in the person of Mr. Anderson, who was formerly located for a short time between this town and Arkansas City, but who has now made up his mind to locate in this city. We hope he will be successful in securing a large practice.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

The advertisement of J. C. Weathers & Co., which will be found elsewhere in this issue, will inform our readers where they can purchase their groceries, queensware, etc., cheap and at the same time be sure of getting a good article. Both members of the firm are well known to most of our citizens and need no recommendation from us.

AD: J. C. WEATHERS, J. M. DEVER,

J. C. WEATHERS & CO.

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in

GROCERIES, QUEENSWARE, GLASSWARE, STONEWARE,

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Isaac L. Comfort (our old boy) having been superseded by a younger "devil" has left this office, but has not gone to Texas nor upon the warpath, neither is he expecting to go east after his wife, but proposes to continue in the business of manufacturing stove wood. Orders left at the Lagonda House will receive prompt attention.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Read, while driving out to the cemetery the other day, met with rather a serious accident. a pair of mules ran up behind them, frightened their team, which started to run, and before Mr. Read could check them up, upset the buggy, dislocating Mrs. Read's collar bone and otherwise injuring her. Mr. Read had his arm considerably hurt; the buggy was badly smashed; the horses ran but a short distance, however, when they stopped. It is hoped that neither will sustain any permanent injury.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Reports from Arkansas City state that the new cattle trail to that place is being extensively used. The route is said to be a good one and the prospects are that the first railroad to strike through that section of the country will reap a rich harvest in the transportation of cattle. Garnett Plaindealer.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Attention Everybody.

Go and see the fun at the Fair Grounds on the 4th. Admission only 25 cents, the proceeds to be applied in repairing grounds, etc.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

In the Courts.

The prisoner was ably defended by Rev. N. L. Rigby. Before the counsel for the defense had concluded, however, the prisoner was discharged.

To show that they didn't believe her guilty of any crime and as a slight token of their esteem, Mr. Rigby, on behalf of the company, presented her with a beautiful silver cake basket, which was indeed a surprise to Mrs. Roberts, but nevertheless appreciated by her. After the presentation the guests were right royally regaled with Ice Cream and cake. All went home glad that they had been there, and glad that so much affection exists in the human family, and hoping that many such occasions may be experienced "ere the roses droop and die."

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Our Trip to Eldorado.

Last week, in company with the Frontier Base Ball Club, we took a trip to Eldorado, for the purpose of witnessing a match game of ball between the Eldorado club and the above mentioned Frontier. The game was played Saturday afternoon, and resulted in favor of the Eldorado's by a score of eleven to five. The day was a bad one, as the wind blew very hard, and we think that everything considered, the game was a remarkably good one upon both sides, and especially that of the Eldorado's. The Eldorado people have good cause to be proud of their Base Ball Club, as it is the universal opinion of those who have seen them play, that there are few clubs in the state that can compete with them. The Winfield boys consider it no disgrace to be beaten by so good a club as the Eldorado.

Just before the game was called the scene was enlivened by the running away of a team attached to a buggy containing two young ladies and a gentlemen named Cooper. When the horses started, one of them got the reins over his head, and Mr. Cooper, seeing there was no possibility of stopping them with the reins, leaped to the ground while the team was dashing across the prairie, and grasping one of the horses by the bit, finally succeeded in stopping them, but not until the buggy was overturned, and its occupants spread around on the prairie. The vehicle was totally wrecked, but the young ladies received only slight injuries.

While in the city we found time to call upon Mr. Murdock, the editor of the Times, whom we found snugly ensconced in as pretty, if not the prettiest little office we have seen in the state of Kansas (and we have seen a good many). After taking a survey of the office and its editor, we are not surprised that the Walnut Valley Times is one of the neatest and best papers in the state. Mr. Murdock has a nice residence nearly completed.

In behalf of the Frontier ball club, we would thank the Eldorado club and the citizens generally (excepting the National Hotel and Phillips & Bro.' livery stable) for the kind and gentlemanly treatment we received at their hands, and we hope to return the favors upon their visit to Winfield. For the benefit of the traveling public, we would say that the above mentioned hotel and livery stable are first-class swindles, and only await the opportunity to gull their customers. As they have but little patronage, they expect to make a fortune by charging those who are unfortunate enough not to know them, two or three prices for their third class accommodations. We were taken in once, but we shall give them a wide berth next time. We are glad for the sake of Eldorado that she has few like them.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Races.

First Race: purse twenty dollars. Half mile dash. 1st premium fifteen dollars. 2nd premium five dollars. Entrance fee: two dollars and fifty cents, three entries required.

Second Race: purse fifty dollars. Half mile heats. 1st premium twenty-five dollars. 2nd premium ten dollars. 3rd premium five dollars. Entrance fee: five dollars, three entries required.

Third Race: purse fifteen dollars. Quarter mile dash. 1st premium ten dollars. 2nd premium five dollars. Entrance fee: two dollars and fifty cents.

Fourth Race: citizens purse. One mile heats. Best two in three.

The following are among the horses now here in training, and expected to take part in the races:

Minnie Warren, Commodore Nutt, Tom Thumb, Bill Funke, Black Bess, and Grey Eagle, of Cowley County. Sleepy Pete, Yellow Hammer, Gray Cow, and Robert E. Lee, of Sumner County. Sorrel Frank and Arthur Miller, of Independence. Hickory Creek, of Douglass. Big Liz, of Wichita.

Tickets may be had at W. M. Boyers, A. H. Green's, Maris & Baldwin's, and the Post Office. Only 25 cents.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Report Showing the Resources of Cowley County,

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Winfield Produce Market.

The following quotations of the Winfield market may be relied upon as being correct, at the date of this issue.

Wheat (white) per bushel 80 @ 90

Wheat (red) per bushel 75 @ 80

Oats (old) per bushel .50

Corn per bushel .60

Potatoes per bushel 2.00

Turnips per bushel 3.00

Flour, per hundred 3.50 @ 4.50

Meal, per hundred 2.00

Butter, per pound .15

Lard, per pound .12-1/2

Bacon, per pound 10 @ 12-1/2

Eggs, per dozen .10

Chickens, per dozen 1.50

Cattle (fat) 2.00 @ 2.25

Hogs (fat) 4.00 @ 4.50

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

FRESH Turnip seed of the very best variety grown at home for sale at Hitchcock & Boyles.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

PORK VEAL and Mutton especially for the 4th at Parks meat market.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

SWEET SINGERS. A few young Canaries for sale by Geo. W. Martin. All good singers.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

THE BEST Tea and Coffee in southern Kansas at the Blue Front.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Remember,

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

GO TO CON'S for choice Cigars, Fine cut, and plug tobacco, 2 doors north of Read's Bank.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

FISH! FISH! FISH! at Old Log Store.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

NICE canned honey at the Blue front.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Millinery Goods.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Off For the Indian War.

Seven companies of the Nineteenth infantry reached Leavenworth, Thursday night, on a special train from St. Louis. Three companies left Kansas City for Forts Wallace and Lyon, on the Kansas Pacific. The others will go to the seat of the Indian troubles via the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe road, and are detailed as follows: Two companies to Ft. Larned, two to Fort Dodge, and three to Camp Supply This regiment relieves the Third, and came from LouisianA. Traveler.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Another Bender Caught.

The Dallas, Texas, Commercial, of the 1st inst., gives an account of the arrest of a man supposed to be John Bender, Jr. The man arrested seems to be familiar with the country in and about Cherryvale, the scene of the butchery. He appears to have the requisite amount of uneasiness about him to warrant detective somebody in holding him for identification. Attention was first directed towards him by the necessary peculiar actions, etc. His time is occupied between being lodged in jail and having his photograph taken, which will be sent here to be recognized by his friends. The usual "teamster," who drove past the Bender mansion fifty times, and often stopped to chat awhile with the family, fortunately for the ends of justice, happened to be in Texas at the proper time, to give it as his opinion that the individual caught is John Bender, Jr.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

THE 4TH AT WINFIELD!

CALLED TO ORDER.

The meeting was called to order by G. S. Manser, president of the day. The Declaration of Independence was read by L. T. Michener, Esq. Speeches were then made by Col. John M. Alexander and Judge Ross. The "Star Spangled Banner" was sung by Mrs. A. H. Green, assisted by J. T. Hall, and a full chorus of young ladies, when a short recess was had for

DINNER.

Everybody seemed to have plenty and to spare as we can testify, for we sampled more than one dinner basket.

After dinner several toasts were proposed, and responded to, by Judge Ross, L. J. Webb, Col. Manning, Capt. S. C. Smith, and L. T. Michener.

3 o'clock, the hour announced for the races having arrived, the assembly adjourned to the Fair Grounds. (As the races formed no part of the celebration proper, we will treat of them in another place.)

The day was finished with a beautiful pyrotechnic display and a ball at the Courthouse where all went merry as a 4th of July belle, and everybody went home fully satisfied with themselves and all mankind.

INCIDENTS OF THE DAY.

There were none. Any ordinary Saturday would have furnished a greater variety of incidents or accidents. Never has a more orderly day been passed in Winfield. Not a solitary case of drunkenness; no fights, no cursing or swearing, nothing of the sort.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

The Harper County Swindle.

W. H. Horner, who last winter voted so persistently for Major E. S. Stovah, as our friend Morgan of the Chase Co., Leader, would say, has again turned up in St. Louis; this time to say that he did not steal the bonds. Well, nobody said he stole the bonds, but he sold the bonds and stole the money, which according to our way of thinking, is equally as bad.

Captain John H. Folks of the Sumner County Press, who on the track of a villain equals the far famed South Carolina blood hound, and who deserves a gold medal for first bringing this villainous Harper County bond steal to the light, in the Press of last week says:

"The whilom legislative reformer and immaculate gentleman, the Hon. William Henry Horner, farmer, has been heard from. From the fifth story of his hotel in St. Louis, he swoops down upon the press of the state, circles round, and then retires to his eyrie again and settles down to complacently count the profits of the Harper County bond steal. He says Weaver got the bonds. Walker, the clerk of the board, says Uncle Noah [Weaver] didn't get a cent, and that Horner gobbled up the pile.

"We have Walker's letter, and in our next we propose to review Mr. William Henry's statement and give some facts in regard to the nefarious swindle planned by Horner and executed by him with the assistance of the late reform legislature that have not been made public. In the meantime we demand of the state authorities, that immediate measures be taken to secure and cancel the bonds which Horner says are in the hands of Noah Weaver of Cherokee County; and further, that W. H. Horner be arrested and punished as the arch conspirator in this transaction, which unless remedied, has forever blighted the future of one of the most promising counties in the state."

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Indian Scare.

* * * * We have used every means at command to ascertain the truth in regard to the Barbour County raid; and we have become satisfied that the current reports of Indian outrages are greatly exaggerated, that the scare is over, and that all is quiet on the Medicine. That parties have been murdered and scalped as above stated we have no reason to doubt. But that it was done by roving bands without concert of action is equally certain. Hence the fear of an Indian war upon our frontier is groundless; and no one need apprehend any more danger than though he or she was living in the heart of PennsylvaniA. Many absurd rumors in regard to Indian hostilities and outrages have been set afloat by foolish persons, and some of our own citizens are needlessly alarmed. We repeat that no more danger need by apprehended by our people from an Indian attack than by the people of Ohio or IndianA. Sumner County Press.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Judge Peffer, Col. J. C. McMullen, E. P. Kinne, Mr. Loomis, and several ladies, also the "Special Contributor," visited the salt works on the 6th. We found Judge McIntire superintendent of the works. Our July sun is doing the handsome thing for these just now, giving a product of a ton per week.

There are also springs containing, apparently, glauber's salts and other minerals in solution. We concluded the "warm spring" to be caused by the action of the solar heat.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

DR. W. H. ANDERSON,

McMILLEN & SHIELDS,

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

C. L. F. Johnson has gone to Parsons.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

I. F. Newland has gone to Kansas City for new goods.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

W. W. Walton has one of the "nobbiest turnouts" in the city.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

We notice uncle Billy Steele in town this week.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Tisdale boasts of having the meanest man in the county.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

The Frontier base ball club have organized a third nine.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

N. C. McCulloch, Register of Deeds, and wife have gone to Wathena on a visit.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Parties have started for the Arkansas River to gather plums, which are said to grow there in great abundance.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

E. B. Kager, County Treasurer, has gone to Topeka to make his annual settlement with the State.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Mr. R. Houghton, of Arkansas City, passed through town on his way east where he intends spending a few months.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

The Courthouse is reported as being in an unsafe condition. The self-supporting roof, is not a self-supporter at all, but is pushing the walls over.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Stewart and Simpson have now 100,000 good brick for sale at $8.00 per thousand, and will have another lot of 100,000 ready inside of two weeks.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Prof. Kellogg, C. R. Mitchell, and A. J. Pyburn, of Arkansas City, have been in town for the past week attending the meeting of the County Board.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Captain Henry Barker, Alex Kelly, and John Groom of Richland, John Irvin of Rock, and C. R. Mitchell of Arkansas City, called on us this week.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Two runaways occurred on the 4th. Charley Harter's horse ran away and broke his buggy all to smash, and Allison had a team run away with him, which tore things end ways.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

The Marshal is making it quite hot on the street, shooting at worthless dogs. We would advise people who wish to keep out of danger, to stay close to the dog.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Thomas H. Benning, Esq., T. G. Peyton, of the Lagonda House, Mr. Haywood of Arkansas City, and C. M. Scott, of the Traveler, left here this morning on the stage for the east.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

McNutt and Winner have been found guilty of murder in the first degree, and sentenced to the penitentiary for the period of one year, when they are to be taken out and "hanged by the neck until they are dead, dead, dead, and may God have mercy on their souls."

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Hon. W. P. Hackney has notified friends in this city that he does not want any Colorado in his'n, and that he will return to Kansas as soon as he can accomplish the journey with a pair of first-rate mules. Sumner County Press.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

J. B. Lynn & Co., have a new advertisement in this issue, to which we would call attention. This firm is good and reliable, keep a large stock of dry goods and groceries, which they wish to sell at reasonable rates; call and see them.

AD: J. B. LYNN & CO., DEALERS IN Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, And a splendid assortment of YANKEE NOTIONS, Also a Full Line of Groceries and Provisions, Which they will sell at veto prices. Call and see them and save your money by purchasing a good article at low figures.

MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE LAGONDA HOUSE.

WINFIELD, KANSAS.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Read the advertisement of W. L. Mullen, which will be found elsewhere in this issue. Mr. Mullen has advertised to sell groceries and provisions at cost, and when he advertises to sell goods at cost, you may be certain of getting them at a very low figure.

AD. STILL AHEAD.

W. L. MULLEN,

Keeps a splendid assortment of GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,

Which he is SELLING OUT AT COST. WINFIELD, KANSAS.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

The Frontier Base Ball club have issued invitations for a Ball, which was to be given in the courthouse, but owing to the unsafe condition of that building will be held in the Lagonda House. The members of the Eldorado Base Ball club are expected to be present. The company has been carefully selected, and the boys propose to make the Ball a first class affair.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Our readers will remember reading some time ago an account of young Brown and Hedges having been hung in Texas. We are pleased to learn that it was a false report and that the boys, although they had everything taken by the banditti, escaped with their lives and bid fair to live many years yet.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

RUNAWAY. Day before yesterday a team belonging to Darrah & Doty and attached to a buggy in which were Mrs. Darrah and child, and Mrs. Hewins and two children, became frightened and started to run. Mrs. Darrah, who was driving, had almost gained control of the team when a lot of more than useless dogs ran out and frightened them with their barking. In turning the corner at the Lagonda House, the buggy was upset and they were thrown to the ground. Mrs. Darrah was picked up insensible and for a time it was thought she was dangerously hurt, but a careful examination disclosed the fact that no bones were broken. She is at this writing doing well, and will be around in a short time. Mrs. Hewins and the children escaped with a few external bruises.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

One of the last things Congress did on the eve of adjournment was to pass the bill extending the time for making proof and payment on the Osage Trust and Diminished reserve lands.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

List of Marriage Licenses.

The following is a list of the marriage licenses issued by the Probate Judge during the month of June.

J. W. Bryant to Mary Simons.

A. D. Lee to Mary Atkinson.

R. McCulloch to Minerva J. Davis.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

The following named gentlemen compose the Republican Central Committee for the 25th senatorial district, to which Cowley belongs.

E. C. Manning, of Cowley, chairman; T. B. Murdock, of Butler; J. M. Balderston, of Sedgwick; H. C. St. Clair, of Sumner; C. C. Hutchinson, of Reno; J. W. Custar, of Howard; and Joel T. Davis of Harvey.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

MARRIED.

JOHNSON - WARD. At the Baptist church in Winfield on the 4th inst., by the Rev. N. L. Rigby, Mr. Edmund T. Johnson to Miss Eugenie Ward.

LEE - ATKINSON. On the 16th day of June, 1874, by 'Squire Adam Walck, at his residence, Mr. A. D. Lee and Miss Mary Atkinson, all of Cowley County.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

Real Estate Transfers.

We are indebted to Curns & Manser, real estate agents and proprietors of Abstracts of Titles to all lands in Cowley County, for the following transfers of real estate.

Francis D. Davis and wife to Reuben D. Ford s w 1/4 sec 12 tp 32 s r 3 e $700.

Albert T. Shenneman to William Carter s we 1/4 sec 33 tp 32 s r 3 e $1,100.

Malachi Dwyer to George Hager n e 1/4 sec 30 tp 34 s r 3 e except 20 acres $400.

Armstrong Menor and wife to Alvin Bisbee, L 1, Blk 92, Menor's Addition to Winfield, $100.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

City Council Proceedings.

City Council met June 17th, at 4 p.m., in pursuance of adjournment. Present: Mayor S. C. Smith and Councilmen S. Darrah, H. S. Silver, R. B. Saffold, and J. P. McMillen. J. W. Curns, Clerk.

The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.

The committee to whom was referred the petition of A. G. Vincent, for dram shop license, reported the petition not sufficient. L. J. Webb asked leave to withdraw the petition, which on motion was granted. L. T. Michener then asked leave to withdraw the remonstrance against issuing dram shop license, which on motion was granted.

The sealed bids to build sidewalks were opened and read. Mr. L. Lippmann having the lowest bid, the contract was awarded to him. On motion the committee on sidewalks were empowered to contract with Mr. Lippmann to build such sidewalks as are necessary to be built.

The bill of J. W. Curns for one month's services as Clerk, allowed: $8.33.

The bill of J. W. Curns for dog tags, allowed: $9.75.

Mr. R. B. Saffold offered the following resolution, which on motion was adopted.

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to procure for the city six ladders, to be placed at different business places along Main street, where the use of water buckets can be had, said ladders to be the property of the city and to be under the control of the City Marshal, to be used in case of fire. On motion R. B. Saffold, S. Darrah, and H. S. Silver were appointed a committee to procure said ladders.

On motion adjourned to meet at the next regular meeting at Curns & Manser's office.

S. C. SMITH, Mayor.

J. W. Curns, Clerk.

Winfield Courier, Friday, July 17, 1874.

SMALL.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

The Indian Scare.

The scare is now about over, and people who have been frightened out of their wits, are just beginning to realize the situation. There has doubtless been some killing done by the Indians, but it has all been done in the Territory. And to say that it is anything unusual is to ignore the truth of history.

A year ago a party of surveyors were set upon, murdered, and scalped by the red devils. Buffalo hunters were killed and driven off the grounds, but nothing was done by the government or anybody else to bring the offenders to justice. There has been no occasion for a stampede at any time. The border is just as safe, and far more so, than the streets of New York or Chicago.

The paltroon, Miles, agent of the Kickapoos, who so ingloriously fled the field and left the border settlers to their fate, is more than any other man responsible for the unfortunate scare. There is nothing left now for the government to do but remove this man, and appoint someone who will stay with the settlers and advise them what to do should such another "war" seem imminent.

We have no objections to Miles getting out of the territory to save his cowardly hide. But he might at least have stopped at Caldwell or Wichita, where he could be of service, with his knowledge of the Indians, among whom he has lived for some time.

Instead of which he only halted once to breathe until he reached Atchison. Our own State papers, by circulating the story of a man, who was rendered half witted, by fright, have done us a great injury and should now make all the reparation in their power by informing the public the real facts in the case, which we have no doubt they will cheerfully do.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Another Harper County Bond Swindle in Contemplation.

We have received what we consider reliable information tending to prove that the same set of scoundrels who executed the Harper County bond swindle last winter, have a little scheme on foot whereby they hope to realize an additional forty thousand dollars. Their plan contemplates the organization of the county into school districts and the fraudulent issue of school bonds, which being fair on their face and showing a legal registration by the county clerk, would readily sell for ninety cents on the dollar. To perfect the arrangement for this nice little swindle it was found necessary to secure a meeting of the board of County Commissioners.

Accordingly the chairman of the board, Noah Weaver, who resides in Cherokee County, accompanied by Col. Boyd of Baxter Springs, came to Wichita last week, and tried to induce Geo. R. Lutz and H. P. Fields to meet them there and appoint a clerk to succeed Walker, who for fear of arrest for his implication in the steal of last winter, had jumped the country.

As we have been informed, both Lutz and Fields refused to attend, so it is to be presumed that Boyd and Weaver will proceed without them. That they are seriously contemplating this nefarious swindle, we have but little doubt. The success that Horner, Boyd, and Company met with last winter, and the failure of the state authorities to take any cognizance of their crime against a county and state has inspired them with a confident recklessness characteristics of successful robbers.

Satisfied that these cormorants will continue to prey upon the credit of the county, the few families who have settled in Harper are preparing to leave and settle in Sumner. As they are powerless to protect themselves against these conspirators, they are compelled to abandon a country which is being buried beneath a mountain of debt. On behalf of this handful of outraged citizens, we demand of our state authorities that justice be meted to these public plunderers and that Horner, Boyd, Weaver, and the whole outfit engaged in this wholesale robbery be brought to condign punishment. Sumner County Press.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

It is due both the readers of the Times and myself that a statement embraced in the letter of "J. H. B.," written from Arkansas City, and appearing in the Times of the 11th inst., be corrected.

Agent Miles reports that two hundred and fifty head of stock have been stolen from the Indians of his agency during the past year, and great numbers of buffalo have been killed, principally for their skins. Their carcasses were left to rot in view of the Indians, who regard them as their property and their means of support. Their protection against these intrusions has been promised by the Government, and this unwarrantable interference has been repeated and continued by men who have no more rights in the Territory than the Indians have upon the soil of Kansas.

These depredations by citizens, which the force at the Agent's command was entirely insufficient to prevent, have beyond all doubt been the exciting cause of the late outbreak; and if citizens of the United States would set a good example of obedience to laws of their own Government, they might have fewer occasions to complain of Indian barbarities, committed generally in retaliation of the nation's broken faith.

Respectfully,

ENOCH HOAG,

SUPERINTENDENT INDIAN AFFAIRS.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Green corn is in the market.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Ripe grapes from the Arkansas are in the market.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

J. T. Hall is going to Salt Springs to start a restaurant.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

The first watermelons of the season were brought to town yesterday.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Dr. Maggard of Oxford showed his smiling countenance on the street the other day.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

J. M. Reed is putting up a fine paint shop on the corner of Manning street and Ninth avenue.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Cowley County domestic blackberries have been selling on the streets this week at 20 cents per quart.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Mahlon Stubbs, one of the cleverest Quakers, and late, the agent for the Kaw Indians, was in town one day this week.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

A. J. Patrick, formerly of the Censor of this place, was married at San Juan, CaliforniA. For old time's sake we wish him and his bride very much joy.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Green apples in market from Missouri at $2.50 per bushel. The crop of winter apples over there is reported bountiful but the fruit is small.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

W. H. Grow has gone to Illinois. Since his departure an unpleasant story concerning him and a young lady that kept house for him as been circulating in his neighborhood.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Geo. Brown has turned out three new wagons from his shop, and has orders for several more. George is a good workman and can manufacture as good a wagon as can be found in the county.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

The ladies of the Congregational society will give an ice cream social in the Courthouse on Wednesday evening, July 22nd. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

MRS. LOWREY, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

We have had the pleasure of a call from Judge W. R. Brown, Judge of the 9th district, and Captain Sam Peters. Judge Brown will, we understand, be a candidate for Congress in this district, and should be elected. We have no doubt that he will make a good member.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

The Southwestern Kansas Baptist Association will hold its annual meeting at Winfield, on the 7th, 8th, and 9th of August. This organization embraces Cowley, Butler, Sumner, Sedgwick, and counties west. All the churches are cordially invited to send delegates, and churches not previously represented, to unite with this body. Ample provision will be made for all.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Ex-Deputy County Treasurer J. P. Short has settled with the County Board and paid into the Treasury and produced receipts sufficient to cover the delinquency claimed by the investigators. The board has ordered the committee to proceed with the examination of Treasurer Kager's books up to date.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Mr. Blandin tells us of having bought two hundred bushels of wheat from a farmer from Grouse Creek and that upon grinding a sample of the same, it turned out forty-nine and one-half pounds of first-class flour to the bushel. He says that the best wheat he has seen this year came from Grouse Creek.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

The contract for furnishing the wild Indians of the Territory with flour for the year ending June 30th, 1875, was awarded at Washington June 11th to J. W. Sleaven of Kansas City for $2.40 per hundred. This flour must be sent over the railroad to Wichita and transported in wagons to various agencies south of here. At this rate the government could afford to pay about $8.00 per hundred for flour in this county.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

WINFIELD, July 15, 1874.

Very Respectfully, JAMES L. M. HILL.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

A Big Capital To Bank On.

In looking over the assessment rolls returned by the Trustees of the various townships, we notice that the Cowley County Bank of Arkansas City is doing business on a capital of $300.00 only. We would think that was not much of an inducement for people to deposit their money there.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

For want of space we omitted to notice the card of Dr. Wm. H. Anderson in our last. We now take pleasure in recommending the Dr. to the people of Winfield and vicinity. He comes to us with the very best of references. He has practiced extensively for years in the west and is perfectly familiar with diseases incident to our climate. The Dr. will be quite an accession to our community.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Geo. Miller and T. J. Jones have built them a nice shop on Main Street adjoining the St. Nicholas restaurant, and will run a meat market there. They have fitted it up in the latest and best style, with a refrigerator and all the paraphernalia of a first-class meat shop. They are both clever, accommodating gentlemen, experienced butchers, and will give their customers entire satisfaction. All those who like a good beefsteak or good fresh meats of any kind will do well to purchase of Miller & Jones.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

The valuation of all the property in the county foot up $1,501,070. Winfield Township alone is valued at $355,684.90 or over one-fourth the entire valuation. Creswell Township comes next with $291,816 or $158,868.90 less than Winfield; consequently, Winfield Township pays over one-quarter of all the taxes paid in the county.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

The Ball given by the Frontier Base Ball Club in this city last Friday evening was a complete success in every particular and was acknowledged by all to be the best conducted public dance ever given in Winfield. In behalf and by request of the members of the club, we would thank Drs. Peyton and Mrs. Peyton, of the Lagonda House for their kindness in allowing the free use of their house for the accommodation of the party.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Lost. A large woolen shawl lost by somebody in town a few days ago, which the owner can have by paying for this notice, and calling at the Log Store.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

The Fair.

Now that the fourth of July is over and the National bird has retired again to her eyrie, attention is turned to the Agricultural fair, which is to come off on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of September.

The parties interested with the arrangements are hard at work in such a manner as will insure success.

There will be no pro rata and no delay in the payment of the premiums this year.

Whenever a committee makes an award, the prizes will be paid at once and in full on the grounds.

We think that is an important reform in the right direction, and will add greatly to the interest and enthusiasm of the exhibitors.

This will doubtless be far superior to the former fairs in every respect.

Arrangements are being made to secure the attendance of the best blooded trotting and running stock in the State, at the approaching Agricultural fair at Winfield.

The display of horses will be exceptionally good.

One or more races will come off on each day of the fair. If there is any difference, the best will occur on the first day.

The citizens of Winfield are raising a large fund for prizes in this department which will attract the best stock of this and all the surrounding counties.

This feature alone will make each day of the fair a gala day.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Statement of the Expenses of the Old Board

The following is a statement of the expenses of Cowley County for all purposes during the year commencing July 1st, 1873, and ending July 1st, 1874. Showing the amount expended during the last half of 1873, and the amount expended by the new board for the first half of 1874. Also the receipts of the year and the liabilities of the county at the beginning and end of the year.

Expended by Old Board: $20,305.70

Expended by New Board: $5,499.89

Total Expended For the Year: $25,805.59

Statement had other pertinent entries:

Amount of scrip afloat July 1st, A. D. 1873, $16,971.17.

Total expenditures for the year: $25,805.59

Receipts for the year: $15,151.59.

Amount of scrip afloat July 1st, 1974: $27,625.07.

I, M. G. Troup, County Clerk of the board of County Commissioners, hereby certify that the above is a correct statement of the expenditures, receipts, and indebtedness of Cowley County for the year ending July 1st, 1874.

Witness my hand and official seal this 14 day of July, A. D. 1874.

M. G. TROUP, County Clerk.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

MARRIED.

DIXON - BOUCHER. At the Moreland House in this city, on the morning of the 4th inst., by Judge J. Wade McDonald, John G. Dixon and Miss Adida V. Boucher, all of this county. Sumner County Press.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

Attention!

BY REQUEST, the able bodied citizens of Vernon Township, subject to military duty, are requested to meet at the voting precinct Saturday, July 25th, at 1 o'clock p.m., prompt, for the purpose of organizing an Independent Light Horse Company. Let all be prepared to report number, kind, and condition of arms in the township.

Signed, CITIZENS OF VERNON.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The partnership heretofore existing between Barnard & Hall in the hotel business, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, Mr. Hall retiring from the firm. Mr. Barnard assumes all the liabilities and collects all the debts.

A. H. BARNARD,

J. T. HALL.

July 15th, 1874.

Mr. Barnard will continue as heretofore at the Valley House, where he will be pleased to see all his old customers and as many new ones as may favor him with their patronage. Confident that he can maintain the good reputation of the house by furnishing at all times the best the market affords.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

NOTICE.

We, the undersigned, authorize any man to act as an agent to sell the Tryon Farm, on the east side of the Arkansas River two miles from Oxford, containing 320 acres. 51 acres under cultivation, a log house, 12 x 19 with kitchen 19 x 16; a grainery, and other outbuildings. 35 acres of timber; corners on river bank. A splendid good well of never failing water. We will give any man 5 percent to sell or bring us a purchaser that will buy inside of the next 3 months at $10 per acre. Cheap No. 1 farm. Schools and churches handy. Healthy location, not too sandy or wet.

M. E. TRYON,

A. F. TRYON.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.

NOTICE.

My wife, Rebecca Keeler, has left my bed and board without cause, and I notify all parties that I will not pay any debts contracted by her.

ABRAHAM KEELER.

Winfield Courier, Friday, July 24, 1874.

The Howard County Messenger says: A large flock of sheep passed through town yesterday on their way to Cowley County.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Prof. Norton called us Colonel in the Traveler this week. Well, Colonels, like Professors, are easily manufactured here in Kansas.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

By reference to the proceedings of the P. of H. of this county, in another column, it will be seen that they intend to hold a grand social feast on the 22nd of August, at Winfield. They contemplate a grand time.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

The Salt Springs.

In company with W. W. Walton, our efficient county surveyor, who kindly furnished the rig, we tripped over to the Salt Springs last Monday, where we arrived just in time for dinner, of which we were bountifully supplied at the "Mills" House. There we met J. T. Hall, formerly of the Valley House of this place, who expects to do the honors for the new Hotel, which they hope to build in a short time. After dinner we went down to see the "Springs," which spurt out in a low flat, near the Arkansas River. There we found Judge McIntire and son, busy filling and refilling the vats, in which, by the action of the sun, the brine is crystallized.

There is plenty of salt in the water there; we know for we drank an abundance of it, and one or two of the springs seem to be impregnated with sulphur, for the water tastes just like rotten turkey eggs mixed in wet gun powder. It isn't considered the most delicious drink in the world; in fact, few strangers take more than a taste, sometimes contenting themselves with the smell. But the people over there are hopeful that a fortune is certainly in store for them, and he would be foolhardy, indeed, who would intimate, to a dweller near the salt marsh, that such is not the case. Yea, better not say, that even gold and silver ore, is not to be found in plenty, when by the aid of machinery the bowels of the earth be properly torn up.

We were shown a handful of black sand by an enthusiastic individual, who insisted that we must have poor eye sight to fail to detect the golden particles mixed therewith.

Todd and Royal of Wichita have bought a quarter section of land near the springs, and expect, so we learned, to bore for coal in a short time. All agree that the coveted anthrax can be found at the trifling distance of from 700 to 1,000 feet.

The town is laid out very nicely on the hill a mile or so south of the Springs. There is one store, one saloon, and one blacksmith shop. The capacity of the works at present is about one ton per week, but it seems to us that it could, with the proper fixtures, be made to turn off 100 ton just as well. We do not predict any very great future for Remanto on account of the Springs alone.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Council Room P. of H.

Council called to order by the worthy Master, and corrected by the Overseer. After reading minutes of last meeting, etc., and under the suggestions for good of the order it was

Resolved, That the Patrons of Cowley County hold a grand social feast on the 22nd day of August, 1874, at Winfield, and the following committees were appointed:

Committee of 5 on general arrangements consisting of Brothers A. S. Williams, T. C. Bird, A. T. Gay, J. O. Vanorsdal, and P. Smith, and that Winfield Grange be requested to act in conjunction with said committee in procuring grounds. etc.

Committee to procure speakers consisting of Brothers Irwin, Deming, and Stewart.

Ordered that Sub. Granges appoint each a Committee of 2 whose duty it shall be to properly arrange the table.

Brother Stubblefield was elected Marshall and Brothers Deming and Stewart assistants.

Resolved, That members of the Order in adjacent counties be invited to meet with us and that the invitation be also extended to persons not members but who are friendly to the cause.

Ordered that these proceedings be forwarded to the county papers with the request to publish.

Council closed in due form.

T. A. BLANCHARD, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

HORSE THIEVES CAUGHT.

Last Saturday three young men who had just returned home from Texas were arrested here on charge of horse stealing. They had been followed from the Indian Territory by the parties who owned the stock, and overtaken in this city just as they were trying to dispose of the stolen property. It being late Saturday evening the boys were lodged in jail to await examination Monday morning. However, late Saturday night, Brown, one of the number, with his attorney, L. J. Webb, Esq., appeared before Squire Boyer, waived examination, and in default of bail, was sent to jail to await the September term of the District Court.

The other two, Brocknell and Onstott, were brought up for examination on Monday morning. Squire Boyer, on the motion of the County attorney, and knowing that the U. S. Marshal was ready to re-arrest and take them before the Federal court at Arkansas City, discharged the prisoners. No sooner was this done and Hill, the U. S. Deputy Marshal, attempted to serve his warrant then revolvers were flashed in his face, by two or three deputy Sheriffs of the county. Of course, he was powerless, and the prisoners were immediately re-arrested by a warrant issued by Squire Wood.

Again they were locked up for the night, and Tuesday morning brought before N. H. Wood, Esq., where they plead guilty, and in default of $1,500 bail, each, they were again sent to board at the expense of the county, where all three now await their trial at the next term of the District Court.

This case certainly presents many curious and anomalous features. It is the only case we have ever seen where the accused insisted upon their own guilt, and retained three prominent lawyers to help them plead guilty. The County attorney was willing and even anxious to have them turned over to the U. S. Courts, and thereby avoid expense to the county. But, not their attorneys, Messrs. Webb, Hackney, and Johnson, who insisted that their clients were undoubtedly guilty, and should be held for trial here.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

The Border Settlers.

It is entirely in order at Washington for delegates from the eastern states, while discussing Indian affairs, to represent our border settlers as a mere riff-raff of roughs and criminals, who are perpetually encroaching on the homes of the Indians.

This is cruelly unjust, and great wrongs are inflicted upon our settlers through the constant reiteration of this ideA. Kansas is settled with a class of men who will average with those of any other state in all good qualities. If we analyze the society of our midst, we find it to consist of a surprising proportion of men of refinement and culture. It would be hard to find a more orderly temperate, well-informed, scholarly class of people than those who read the Traveler. This may be incomprehensible to the philanthropists of Boston and Philadel-phia, but it is true.

All our settlers want is to be let alone. It is surely their right to hunt at proper seasons upon the lands belonging to the public domain of the Nation; and this is the only thing the Indians allege against them. They are not encroaching upon Indian lands, or interfering with Indian rights. It is true that there are wandering horse thieves and outlaws here as every-where; but those do not represent the settlers of Kansas.

The only thing specifically demanded of the Government is that an efficient police be established in the Indian Territory and on the border, and that the present harassing restrictions to commerce across the Indian Territory be removed. We want right of way to the Gulf, where are our natural market and ports of entry. Let Kansas have this and her people will ask no more. Traveler.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

NOTICE.

Contributors to the 4th of July Celebration fund are requested to meet at the office of Curns & Manser on Saturday evening, the 25th inst., at 8 o'clock to hear the report of the finance committee, and direct the disposition of surplus funds.

Finance Committee: T. K. JOHNSTON, C. M. WOOD, ENOCH MARIS.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

The county jail has now six boarders.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

C. C. Stevens is now holding forth at Remanto.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Dr. Anderson has gone to Remanto to practice his profession.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

A petition is in circulation for starting a new saloon in this place.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Mr. Mills and Mr. Darlington, of Remanto, were in town one day this week.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Several new houses are being erected in town, most of stone and brick.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Mr. William Bartlow had one of his fingers sawed off in his sawmill the other day.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

We had the pleasure of a short call from Elder P. G. Smith and wife, of Dexter, last Wednesday.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Concannon is opening a cigar store and billiard hall next door to Millers meat market.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

MARRIED. Mr. Harmon and Miss Larton, of Arkansas City, were married at the Lagonda House, yesterday evening.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

There will be preaching at the courthouse by Rev. J. B. Parmelee Sunday, August 2nd, morning and evening at the usual hour.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

James H. Land, Esq., who has been north disposing of his stock, has returned home again looking well and hearty.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

We would be pleased if those who know, would hand us their time of Service, as we wish to publish a directory of all the churches in town.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

The best road overseer in the county is Hiram Silver. He is making the roads leading into this town second only to turnpikes.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

A match game of base ball will be played upon the grounds in Winfield tomorrow afternoon between the Eldorado Club and the Frontiers.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

All you who wish to visit the Salt Springs remember that John Austin runs a tri-weekly Hack between this place and that, and you can't go with a cleverer fellow.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Mr. Thomas Henderson of Pleasant Valley passed through town yesterday morning with a lot of fine stock which he intends taking to some northern market.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

The Courthouse is now perfectly safe; in fact, safer than it was at first. Mr. J. Williams deserves special mention for the manner in which he performed the work.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

FUNERAL. The funeral sermon of Cornelius May will be preached on August 2nd at the crossing of Silver Creek between Tisdale and Lazette at 11 o'clock a.m. by the Rev. E. Thomas. All are invited.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

The Lagonda House certainly deserves to be considered a first-class hotel now, as it had for a guest last Sunday, the first real live governor who ever visited this part of the state, in the person of Governor Osborn.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

The Frontier baseball club will give a Ball at the Courthouse tomorrow evening complimentary to the Eldorado base ball boys.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Will Siemmons let a base ball "put a hand on him," yesterday. He says that was a Laser ball than he had been in the habit of playing with.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Charley Black presented this office with a box of choice cigars on the strength of his late matrimonial venture and those of our force who use the weed, are happy.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Last Sunday we had the pleasure of a call from his excellency, Governor Osborn, who was on his way to the southern border to see and hear for himself what our late Indian scare amounted to. The Governor looked in excellent health and expressed himself highly pleased with our country and especially with Winfield. He was accompanied by Mr. Levy of the real estate firm of Steele & Levy of Wichita.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

A. T. Shenneman wants to buy some County Scrip.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

The Presbyterian church holds service in the courthouse next Sunday. Subject of sermon in the evening: The vice of Gambling.

JAS. E. PLATTER, Pastor.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

The Cowley County Bank of Arkansas City is out with a sworn statement in the Traveler this week in which it appears that the capital of the concern is some $18,000, instead of $300, as given to the assessor. We are glad of the prospects and ability of the Cowley County Bank, and now all the County Clerk has to do is to add $17,700 to the $300 already returned by them for the purposes of taxation.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Lost. A small blue and drab cloak on the Wichita road, between Winfield and Conrad Olivers. The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at this office.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

A Stampede.

Reader, perhaps you have seen a herd of Texas cattle stampede; perhaps the rush of animals, the clatter of hoofs, the cracking of horns that give terror to the scene are familiar to you; perhaps the thunder of a million buffaloes shaking the earth and startling all living things in their rush from the hills down into the waters of the Arkansas may have wakened you from your nap by the camp-fire, and sent the blood leaping through its courses like an electric shock; perhaps the sight of the sudden retreat of five thousand men as they were hurled back over the reserves by an overwhelming force may have clenched your teeth in fear and anger some day.

We have seen, and felt, all of these things, but the terror of men and stampede of animals was never more perfect than the occurrence that transpired last Monday in the building occupied by Curns & Manser at the time Justice Boyer discharged the prisoners, Brown, Onstott, and Brocknell.

The house was full of spectators, at least one hundred and fifty in number. Some of the knowing ones had predicted "bloody work" that day and expectation was on tiptoe.

Sheriff Walker had warrants for the re-arrest of the prisoners in the event of their discharge, while deputy U. S. Marshal Hill, backed by two or three resolute men from the Territory, was determined to take the prisoners with a U. S. warrant. At the instant the word "discharged" escaped the mouth of the Justice, Sheriff Walker and deputies took possession of the prisoners and at the same instant Hill and his posse attempted to seize them.

At this instant revolvers were drawn by some of the officers, and a panic struck the spectators. A rush was made for the doors and windows. Small men were knocked down and run over, a board petition extending clear across the room was thrown flat down, a long railing was torn out, windows were smashed out and tables, chairs, and bookcases, upset.

Not a shot was fired!

Next week this blood-thirsty mob start for the front to clean out the redmen.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

MARRIED. On the 4th day of July, 1874, at the Congregational Parsonage, Winfield, Kansas, by the Rev. J. B. Parmelee, Charles C. Black and Miss Marian E. Braidwood.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Council Proceedings.

Council met July 6th, 1874, at usual hour. Mayor S. C. Smith in the chair. Present: councilmen S. Darrah, R. B. Saffold, and H. S. Silver. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.

The committee on sidewalks reported they had contracted with L. Lippmann to build the sidewalks required to be built.

Committee on ladders to be used in case of fire, reported they had completed the same. They were instructed to place the ladders at such place or places as will be most convenient in case of fire.

The bill of Calvin Gay, of $40.00, for six ladders was allowed.

A petition was presented asking the council to call an election to take sense of the voters upon the proposition of the city purchasing the ground of the Winfield Cemetery Associa-tion, and issuing scrip and bonds to pay for the same.

On motion the petition was referred to a committee consisting of R. B. Saffold, H. S. Silver, and S. Darrah, who were instructed to examine and report at their next meeting.

Bill of Z. T. Swigart for $50.00 was allowed.

On motion council adjourned to meet at next regular meeting.

J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

[Published July 24th, 1874.]

Ordinance No. 40.

An Ordinance to protect property in the City of Winfield.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Winfield.

SEC. 1. That it shall be unlawful to sell or give away any fire crackers within the corporate limits of the city of Winfield. Any person violating the provision of this section, shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than five dollars for each and every offense.

SEC. 2. That it shall be unlawful to fire off fire crackers within the corporate limits of the city of Winfield. Any person or persons violating the provisions of this section, shall, upon conviction, be fined five dollars, or imprisoned in the city jail not less than twenty-four hours, nor more than seven days for each and every offense in the discretion of the court.

SEC. 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication.

Approved July 21st, 1874.

S. C. SMITH, Mayor.

J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1874.

Mr. James Harden, of Dexter, threshed his crop of wheat the other day, and it yielded 28-1/2 bushels per acre. He sent a sample of it to Independence, where it was quoted at 85 cents per bushel, while good wheat was only worth 70 and 75 cents.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1874.

VILLAINOUS.

In another place we publish a card from Hon. J. C. Horton, of Lawrence, which in a great measure explains itself. Some cowardly sneak, writing to that delectable sheet, the Chicago Times, charges Mr. Horton with being scandalously intimate with his servant girl. The attack at this time could have no other object than to injure Mr. Horton's chances, now that he is a candidate for Governor. Notwithstanding Mr. Horton is not our choice for Governor, we are ready to defend him as a gentleman, against the senseless, libelous attack of such miserable paltroons as the one who wrote the said article.

A Card from Mr. Horton.

A correspondent of the Chicago Times, writing from Lawrence, signing himself "S," has assailed my character in a statement which, if true, must brand me as a man unfit for decent society, and unworthy of respect and confidence of my fellow men. I deem it not only due to myself but to my family and friends, that I should take this, the first opportunity, to deny explicitly, this infamous charge. It is a base and malicious slander, and I challenge the cowardly author to give the public his name.

JAMES C. HORTON.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1874.

WELL MERITED.

The Parsons Sun, speaking of the probable nomination of Hon. Jas. McDermott for Congress, in the 3rd District, pays the Captain the following well merited tribute.

We see it announced that Captain James McDermott of Cowley County will be a candidate for Congress before the Third District Convention of the Republican party. We don't know of a man in the district who would make a more energetic, resolute, and able representative.

He was a brave and gallant soldier and never flinched to go where duty called. In one of the most critical moments of our military life just at the dawn of day, during General McCook's raid around Atlanta, Georgia, Mac stood fearless and gallantly by our side as he had often done before and often did afterwards. He served his country faithfully, honorably, and well, and his blood mingled in the crimson tide that attained the field at the great battle of Chicamauga.

He represented his county with great credit to himself in the legislature of 1873, and his constituents would honor themselves by sending him to congress.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1874.

Cowley County.

A writer to the Fredonia Citizen, writing of a trip to Arkansas City, has this to say of Cowley County.

Cowley County is certainly one of the best in the State. It is well watered by springs and streams. The valleys of Grouse and Dutch afford a very fine agricultural region and the farmers are using them to good advantage. It is perhaps not extravagant to say that the valleys of the Walnut and Arkansas are not surpassed in fertility anywhere in the world, and the splendid crops of wheat and corn which they exhibit this year is sufficient evidence in this direction.

The mills of Winfield and Arkansas City alone are capable of turning out 800 barrels per day. The extent of crops in this region is simply immense and I never saw a happier looking set of farmers anywhere.

Winfield is the county seat, situated on the east side of the Walnut River at the junction of Dutch Creek. After leaving Winfield, crossing the bridge on the Walnut and rising the ridge southward, we came in full view of the magnificent valley of the Arkansas. I had expected to find a great sandy, dreary, and monotonous plain, but instead I found a most beautiful, undulating prairie, extending as far as the eye could reach to the west, southwest, and south, made picturesque by beautiful farms, fields, hedges, young orchards, wheat stacks, farm and schoolhouses, and for many miles we would trace the outlines of the winding river by the trees upon its banks.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1874.

Items from the Traveler.

Last week's Telegram incontestably proves that the bad temper is not running short if the grammar is.

The regular services at Plymouth Church will close for the season upon Sunday the 16th prox. It is possible that no regular pastor will be appointed for the present, but that there will be occasional exercises as opportunity offers.

A very sad accident occurred Tuesday, July 21, on the Chisholm Train, near Big Wild Horse Creek, some forty miles from Caldwell. It would appear that the unfortunate man, whose name was Alic Adams, was riding on a sulky, and carrying a carbine, which he very carelessly kept full cocked. By some means he let the weapon fall and the hammer, striking some part of the vehicle, the carbine was discharged, the bullet from which entered his thigh and ranged upward, coming out near the heart, killing him almost instantly. He had been at work for some time at Fort Sill and was on his way to commence work for the new stage line when he so suddenly met his death. He was about 22 years of age.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1874.

To Our Patrons.

In order to simplify our business, and make it more agreeable to publisher and patron, we have agreed, from and after this date, to charge the uniform price of ten cents per line for each and every insertion for local or special advertising.

(Signed) W. M. ALLISON, Cowley Co. Telegram.

JAMES KELLY, WINFIELD COURIER.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1874.

Watermelons are plenty.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1874.

J. C. Lillie has obtained a situation as foreman of the Telegram.