W. J. HODGES.
Kansas 1875 Census Pleasant Valley Township,
Cowley County, 3/1/1875.
Name
age sex color Place/birth
Where
from
W. B. Hodges
28
m w Kentucky
Kentucky
Susan Hodges
22
f w
Kentucky
Kentucky
Beaver Township 1873.
Hodges, Samuel, 47; spouse, Narsisses
(?), 39.
Pleasant Valley Township 1874.
Hodges, J. L., 26; spouse, Nancy L., 21.
Hodges, W. B., 29; spouse Susan H., 27.
Pleasant Valley Township 1875.
Hodges, W. B., 29; spouse, Susan H., 22.
Spring Creek Township 1880.
Hodges, J. L., 33. No spouse.
Spring Creek Township 1881.
Hodges, J. L., 33; spouse, N. S., 28.
Tisdale Township 1878 or 1879.
Hodges, W. J., 42; spouse, Mrs. C. Hodges
(?), 42.
Winfield 1878.
Hodges, N., 78; spouse, Sarah, 72.
Hodges, Wm., 30. No spouse.
Winfield 1880.
Hodges, W. J., 44; spouse, Catherine,
43. Also: Sarah Hodges, 21.
[NOTE: Trying to figure out the jig-saw
puzzle of Hodges is most difficult. This much I was able to determine. The
future cattleman, W. J. Hodges, evidently came to Cowley County in 1877
from Green County, Wisconsin. He had a son, Charles, and a daughter, Sarah,
who became a school teacher, and married Fred C. Hunt. Later May Hodges
and Willie Hodges are mentioned as his children.]
NEWSPAPER ITEMS.
The following Hodges preceded W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Messenger, July 19, 1872.
Board of County Commissioners met in the
County Clerks office, July 15, 1872.
Present: Frank Cox, O. C. Smith, and J.
D. Maurer.
Petition of Hodges and others for section
line road, was presented, and granted, and road ordered opened 50 feet wide.
[REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.]
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.
James L. Hodges and wife to Mary Ann Seely,
s w ¼ sec 21 tp 33 s of r 4 e; 160 acres $900.
[COMPLETE LIST OF TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 22, 1876.
Township
PLEASANT VALLEY:
TRUSTEE, SAMUEL WATT.
CLERK, ISAAC HUFF.
TREASURER, CALVIN DEAN.
JUSTICES: C. J. BRANE; HENRY FORBES.
CONSTABLES: J. W. BIRDZELL; BURR HODGES.
Winfield Courier, March 30, 1876.
MR. J. MASON, formerly of Scotland County,
Missouri, has purchased the farm of W. B. Hodges, in Pleasant Valley Township.
The following are related to W. J. Hodges...
Sarah Hodges...
Winfield Courier, August 9, 1877.
The following are the teachers attending
the Cowley County Normal.
Winfield. Misses Ella C. Davis, Mary Pontious,
Fannie Pontious, Miss C. Johnson, Alice Pyburn, Lusetta Pyburn, Mattie E.
Minnihan, Lissie Summers, Mattie E. Walters, Rachel E. Nauman, Alie Klingman,
Alice A. Aldrich, Genie Holmes, Ella E. Scott, Ella Hunt, Ella Wickersham,
Emma Saint, Mollie Bryant, Ella Freeland, Maggie Stansbury, Amy Robertson,
Lizzie Kinne, Sarah Hodges, Jennie Hare, Sallie Levering, Effie Randall,
Sarah E. Davis, Ina Daniels; Messrs. O. S. Record, Frank Starwalt, M. H.
Marcum, J. D. Hunt, J. A. Rupp, C. C. Holland, J. B. Freeland, N. N. Winton,
A. B. Taylor.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1877.
The following are the teachers attending
the Cowley County Normal.
Winfield. Misses Ella C. Davis, Mary Pontious,
Fannie Pontious, Mina C. Johnson, Alice Pyburn, Lusetta Pyburn, Mattie E.
Minnihan, Lissie Summers, Mattie E. Walters, Rachel E. Nauman, Allie Klingman,
Alice A. Aldrich, Genie Holmes, Ella E. Scott, Ella Hunt, Ella Wickersham,
Emma Saint, Molly Bryant, Ella Freeland, Maggie Stansbury, Amy Robertson,
Lizzie Kinne, Sarah Hodges, Jennie Hane, Sallie Leavering, Effie Randall,
Sarah E. Davis, Ina Daniels; Messrs. O. S. Record, Frank Starwalt, M. H.
Markcum, J. D. Hunt, J. A. Rupp, C. C. Holland, J. B. Freeland, N. N. Winton,
A. B. Taylor.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1877.
The following persons were qualified to
teach in Cowley County at the last examination.
WINFIELD.
GRADE A: Misses Mina Johnson,
Alice Aldrich, Emma Saint, Sarah Hodges.
Winfield Courier, September 13, 1877.
The Normal Institute.
The following is a list of teachers who
received certificates at the examination.
Winfield. Grade A. Misses
Mina C. Johnson, Alice A. Aldrich, Emma Saint, Sarah Hodges.
Winfield Courier, December 13, 1877.
TEACHERS DIRECTORY.
Miss Sarah Hodges, Dist. No. 19, Winfield.
Chas. Hodges...
[Communication from LYCURGUS
- Tisdale, Silver Creek Township.]
Winfield Courier, January 3, 1878.
The Tisdale school, under the teaching
of E. A. Millard, is going steadily on. The enrollment of fifty-six pupils,
not a few of whom never attended school before, make business lively. Among
the best scholars we notice Miss Rosa Rounds, Mr. Abe Conrad, Mr. Geo. Wright,
and Chas. Hodges.
Wm. J. Hodges, of Wisconsin...
[TISDALE CORRESPONDENT: LYCURGUS.]
Winfield Courier, January 17, 1878.
Mr. Wm. Hodges, of Wisconsin, is feeding
one hundred and forty Texas cattle, for which he is buying all the corn
he can get, and pays a good cash price.
Excerpt...
[COMMUNICATION FROM GRIMES
- TISDALE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 6, 1878.
TISDALE, Jan. 24, 1878.
Our township is improving very fast. Look
in any direction you choose and you will see new houses, either in course
of erection or completed. Should you visit us, you would miss many of the
old faces that were around in the time of Tisdales infancy. Our old
friend, Jim Young, for instance, has sold out and gone. We have in his place
a first rate man (no disrespect to Jim Young, for a better man in many ways
is hard to find), Wm. Hodges, by namea practical farmer, and a gentleman;
last, though not least, a man of means and enterprise. He is now feeding
quite a herd of cattle, buying all the corn he can get, and paying a fair
price; minds his own affairs, and will be pretty certain to make money.
Winfield Courier, February 14, 1878.
PICK-UPS BY OUR RAMBLER.
W. J. Hodges, late of Green County, Wisconsin,
has 140 head of fine cattle which he is stall feeding. He has bought about
4,000 bushels of corn at 20 cents and will take 2,000 more at same price.
Wm. Hodges and son, Charles...
[TISDALE CORRESPONDENT: LYCURGUS.]
Winfield Courier, February 14, 1878.
Mr. Wm. Hodges has gone to Wisconsin to
attend to some property matter. His son Charles is caring for the stock.
It looks as well as any in the county.
[TISDALE CORRESPONDENT: LYCURGUS.]
Winfield Courier, February 28, 1878.
Mr. Hodges returned from Wisconsin last
week.
[TISDALE CORRESPONDENT: LYCURGUS.]
Winfield Courier, March 28, 1878.
On Friday eve Center grange conferred
the good degreeI dont know its numberon ten recruits,
ending with a splendid supper, which my poor pen cannot describe owing to
its variety and number of dishes. But the dance, oh! it was jolly. Our fun
loving friend, Mr. Hodges, was floor manager and so everything went off
nicely. The old and young folks enjoyed a rare treat and look toward when
a like scene will be acted. Why do the ladies of the grange get up such
fine suppers? Please explain.
Sadie [Sarah] Hodges...
[QUEEN VILLAGE CORRESPONDENT: M.
O. S.]
Winfield Courier, April 4, 1878.
Last Friday, March 29th, was the last
of the school at No. 19. Miss Sadie Hodges taught the school and gave universal
satisfaction. The school was full and a very regular attendance until the
last month when the spring work took several of the larger pupils out; however,
they all turned out en masse, and their parents with them, the last day,
all bringing dinners, and what a dinner! It was just splendid. It makes
ones mouth water to think of it, at least, so saith our informant.
There were three prizes given in spelling. Two young ladies in the large
class, Miss Annie Keorber and Miss Dora Cranewho had the same number
of head-marksreceived two copies of Mrs. Mary J. Holmes works,
viz: Lena Rivers and Hugh Worthington, which delighted
them immensely. Miss Clara Stephens took the prize in the second class,
also a very handsome book.
Samuel Hodges...Have no idea who he was!
[PROBATE COURT MATTERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 10, 1878.
W. M. Allisons claim of $16 against
Samuel Hodges, de­ceased, was allowed.
Sarah Hodges...
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: NIMPORTE.]
Winfield Courier, April 11, 1878.
School began this morning, Miss Sarah
Hodges officiating. All predict a first class school this summer.
William J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, April 18, 1878.
Cowley County Fair.
A public meeting will be held at the courthouse
in Winfield on the 11th day of May, 1878, at 2 oclock p.m., for the
purpose of organizing an agricultural society, and to take into consideration
the propriety of holding a Fair during the coming fall. All are invited
to attend, and it is hoped that all interests appropriately connected with
the enterprise will be represented.
J. E. Platter, B. B. Vandeventer, J. B.
Lynn, T. B. Bryan, C. A. Bliss, E. P. Kinne, H. D. Gans, E. E. Bacon, Winfield;
J. B. Holmes, W. White, W. J. Funk, Rock; S. M. Fall, R. F. Burden, Windsor;
N. J. Larkin, A. Kelly, Richland; Charles A. McClung, J. S. Wooley, Vernon;
Dr. Holland, G. Teeter, Beaver; W. B. Norman, Adam Walck, Maple; Dr. A.
S. Capper, Ninnescah; Ira How, Liberty; William J. Hodges, C. G. Handy,
Tisdale; J. B. Callison, Spring Creek; D. W. Wiley, Cedar; E. Shriver, Sheridan;
Jonas Messenger, Omnia; J. A. Bryan, Dexter; R. Stratton, Harvey; S. B.
Adams, Creswell; J. M. Sample, D. P. Marshall, Bolton; G. W. Herbert, Silverdale;
D. B. McCollum, S. Watt, Pleasant Valley.
Sarah Hodges...
Winfield Courier, April 18, 1878.
COWLEY COUNTY TEACHERS.
GRADE A.
Tisdale. Sarah Hodges.
Wm. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, April 25, 1878.
Proceedings of the Tisdale Greenback Club.
Club met per adjournment and proceeded
to business.
1st. Enrolling members resulting in twenty
names.
2nd. Electing officers: O. P. West, president;
Dr. J. M. Wright, vice president; E. A. Millard, secretary; J. A. McGuire,
treasurer; and Wm. J. Hodges and C. G. Handy, delegates to central club.
Moved and carried, that Dr. Wright procure
a speaker for next meeting, April 19th.
Moved and carried that the secretary be
instructed to furnish a copy of the proceedings of the meeting to each of
the Winfield papers for publication. O. P. WEST, President.
E. A. MILLARD, Secretary. April 12th,
1878.
Sarah Hodges and W. J. Hodges...
[TISDALE CORRESPONDENT: NIMPORTE.]
Winfield Courier, May 2, 1878.
The Tisdale school is progressing finely
under the management of Miss Hodges.
Ive Carson has moved his heard of cattle
to Emporia. Mr. Hodges started this week for the same point with a herd
of beef cattle.
The Greenbackers of Tisdale listened to
a couple of good speeches delivered by Messrs. Payson and Coldwell, of Winfield.
The club now numbers 38 members.
Winfield Courier, May 2, 1878.
COUNTY GREENBACK CONVENTION.
Pursuant to a call for a county convention,
the Presidents of the various Greenback clubs in the county and two delegates
from each, convened in convention at Winfield, April 28, 1878, for the purpose
of effecting a county organization.
Mr. T. A. Blanchard was called to the
chair and C. C. Krow elected Secretary of the convention.
Committee on credentials appointed as
follows: A. S. Williams, S. B. Hunt, and C. G. Handy. The committee reported
the following persons entitled to seats in the convention.
Tisdale Club: J. M. Wright, C. G. Handy, Wm. J. Hodges.
The next entry refers to J. L. Hodges,
druggist...As time goes by, it is apparent that he is related to W. J. Hodges.
Have no idea if he was a brother or a cousin!
[TISDALE CORRESPONDENT: NIMPORTE.]
Winfield Courier, May 30, 1878.
Mr. Hodges has sold his interest in the
drug store to J. M. Napier. It will soon be moved out of town.
Sarah Hodges...
Winfield Courier, June 6, 1878.
TEACHERS DIRECTORY.
Miss Sarah Hodges. District 46, Tisdale.
Winfield Courier, July 11, 1878.
Real Estate Transfers.
I. W. Randall to Wm. J. Hodges, lots 1, 2, and 3, block 73, Winfield;
$1,050.
Wm. Hodges and wife to Rachel Randall, lot 12, block 167, Winfield,
$1,300.
Winfield Courier, July 18, 1878.
The Normal Institute.
The Normal Institute opened with the following
teachers in attendance.
From Winfield: Margie K. Wallis, Lewis Brown, Pella Bradish,
Nannie McGee, Mattie E. Walters, Ella Hunt, Henrietta King, Alice Pyburn,
Lusetta Pyburn, Any Robertson, C. C. Critz, Maggie Stansbury, T. J. Floyd,
Sarah E. Davis, Sarah E. Aldrich, Ray Nawman, Mary A. Bryant, Ioa Roberts,
Mattie E. Minnihan, John Bower, R. A. ONeill, Lizzie T. Wallis, Sarah
Hodges, Alice Bullock, Ella Freeland, Mina C. Johnson, W. Trevett, J. D.
Hunt, G. B. Richmond, Nellie M. Aldrich, Hattie F. Finch, Celina Bliss,
Samuel Davis, Ida Carey, Ella Stewart, Allie Klingman, Fannie Pontious,
A. B. Taylor, M. D. Snow.
Sarah Hodges and Wm. Hodges...
[TISDALE CORRESPONDENT: NIP.]
Winfield Courier, July 18, 1878.
TISDALE, July 12, 1878.
Harvesting done and threshing commenced.
Wheat good quality and fair yield. Farmers plowing for wheat and intend
sowing in August. Roasting ears getting hard.
The Fourth is among the things of the
past. The Tisdaleites celebrated at the schoolhouse. Miss Hodgess
school gave its closing entertainment, consisting of essays, declamations,
and songs. Mattie Wests recital of The Bridal Winecup
was real good. The scene was vividly portrayed and stamps Miss West as a
splendid declaimer. Lula McGuires Dressed for Meeting
and Out in the Snow brought the house down. Others deserving
special notice are Sada Davis, Nettie Handy, Hannah Davy, and Lula Handy.
The Tisdale school has been a grand success
this summer. Miss Hodges is an A teacher in all respects. I
understand that the board have engaged her for the next term The district
certainly cannot do better than to retain her for some time at the head
of the school.
After closing the literary exercises,
we had dinner, croquet games, and a dance in the evening. It made me feel
young again to see A. T. Gay, Wm. Hodges, A. C. Davis, and Arb. Tanner be
boys again and lead the dance.
Sarah Hodges...
Winfield Courier, September 5, 1878. School Items on Back
Page.
WINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL,
WINFIELD, COWLEY COUNTY, KANSAS.
GEO. W. ROBINSON, PRINCIPAL.
SCHOOL BOARD: James E. Platter: Director.
E. P. Kinne: Treasurer. John D. Pryor: Clerk.
DEPARTMENT TEACHERS.
Miss Sarah E. Aldrich, Grammar School.
Miss Emma Saint, Second Intermediate.
Miss Sarah Hodges, First Intermediate.
Miss Allie Klingman, Second Primary.
Miss Mary A. Bryant, First Primary.
Winfield Courier, October 10, 1878. Back Page.
TEACHERS DIRECTORY.
District No. 1, Winfield: Geo. W. Robinson,
Emma Saint, Sarah Aldrich, Sarah Hodges, Mary Bryant, Allie Klingman, Ioa
Roberts.
Reference to Hodges...
[TISDALE CORRESPONDENT: NIP.]
Winfield Courier, November 28, 1878.
On Saturday last this part of Tisdale
Township was visited by a prairie fire of the most vehement kind; in fact,
we were favored with two fires, one from the south, which did not do any
great amount of damage that I heard of, and one from the north, which has
done more toward wiping out the Greenback party then all the campaign speeches.
The fire started two miles north of town, coming south and slightly east.
The veering wind gave it a broad front, which headed for George Divilblisss
hay stacks and house, but was here stopped by Messrs. Gould, Burleston,
and Moses. A small point crossed the road west of Divilblisss house
and was burning slowly down a ravine, guarded on each side by breaking.
Here it was stopped by Napier, Wilson, and Gould. After that was checked,
we went back and back-fired against it on the line running west and between
John Kings and Mr. Divilblisss farms. While at work there we
saw a signal flag, started for the danger, and found the fire had crossed
the line again and was burning on Mr. Hodges north quarter and running
south across Mrs. Newtons farm. Knowing that the buildings on Newtons
farm were not burned around, we put our horses to the run, hoping to get
there in time to save the barn, in which was Mrs. Newtons wheat (nearly
70 bushels); Mr. Armstrongs harvester; and about 100 bushels of corn
belonging to Mr. Bush. In spite of the speed of our horsesand they
were good onesthe fire drove us south of the barn; but here we got
ahead, and passing the fire rode back and began firing. Just as we began
to hope all was safe, another head-floe struck us fairly, drove us from
the work, and caught the barn and granary (the granary was covered with
straw and the barn was a Kansas concern, built of poles, with straw sides
and top); so the only thing left was to sand away and think of the flames
that lit the battles wreck. Then we fired around the house
and saved it. A summary of the loss sustained on these two places gives
the following: 70 bushels wheat at 45 cents, $31.50; 100 bushels corn at
20 cents, $20.00; 1 harvester, nearly new, $150.00; granary and barn, $45.00;
hay burned on the two farms, estimated at 65 tons, $97.50; E. A. Millard,
1 coat, pair of gloves, etc., $7.00; A. T. Gay, 1 pair pants and pair of
boots, $8.00; total $359.00. Besides this, corn burned in the field, hedge
and fruit trees killed will make an aggregate of $500.00. As the fire passed
on toward the south it again
Wrapped the ship in splendor wild
And caught the flag on high.
That is, it burned a hay stack for J.
A. McGuire. I have not been able to learn of any other damage, and do not
know who set the fire out.
The following could be either W. J. or
J. L. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 2, 1879.
The following is a list of new buildings
erected in the city of Winfield since January 1, 1878, with the name of
owner and cost of building.
J. Hodges, residence, frame: $1,000.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, January 16, 1879.
Board of County Commissioners met in regular
session [Janu­ary 6, 1879]. Present: R. F. Burden, W. M. Sleeth, and
G. L. Gale, commissioners, James McDermott, county attorney, and M. G. Troup,
county clerk.
Among other proceedings had, bills against
the county were presented and passed upon by the board as follows.
Jurors fees: Geo. Emerson, C. M.
Wood, S. F. Miller, W. J. Hodges, A. A. Jackson, E. C. Seward.
Sarah Hodges...
Winfield Courier, January 30, 1879.
Teachers Directory.
District No. 1: WINFIELD.
Geo. W. Robinson, Emma Saint, Sarah Aldrich,
Sarah Hodges, Mary Bryant, Allie Klingman, Ioa Roberts
Winfield Courier, April 17, 1879.
At a meeting of the stockholders held
in this city on the 14th inst. the following were elected officers of the
Walnut Valley Fair Association.
R. F. Burden, President; E. P. Kinne,
Vice President; J. M. Alexander, Treasurer; E. E. Bacon, Secretary.
Directors:
W. J. Hodges, A. A. Wiley, S. R. Marsh, John Stalter, H. B. Pratt.
Chief Marshal: P. M. Wait.
Chief Police: Jno. C. Roberts.
E. E. BACON, Sec.
Wm. J. Hodges...
[DISTRICT COURT DOCKET.]
Winfield Courier, May 1, 1879.
The following is a list of cases that
will stand for trial at the May, A. D. 1879, term of the District Court
of Cowley County, beginning on the first Monday in May, and have been placed
on the Trial Docket in the following order.
CIVIL DOCKET. TENTH DAY.
Wm. H. Gould vs. Wm. J. Hodges.
Winfield Courier, May 22, 1879.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS [IN THE CITY]
C. L. Harter to Wm. Hodges, lots 7, 8, 9, blk 187, Winfield. $402.
Winfield Courier, June 12, 1879.
At a meeting of the directors of the Walnut
Valley Fair Association, at the office of Col. Alexander, last Thursday,
it was decided to hold the fair October 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. The following
appointments were made:
General Supt.: J. L. Horning.
Chief of Police: J. C. Roberts.
Chief Marshal: P. M. Waite.
CLASS SUPERINTENDENTS
Class D.: Wm. Hodges.
Winfield Courier, June 26, 1879.
W. J. Hodges started to Wichita to-day
with another large drove of hogs, some 700 in number. Messrs. Mullen and
Wood will also start about July 1st with a drove of 1206. The total of the
many droves which have been taken out since Jan. 1st will be over 4,500
and the average price paid has been about $2.50 per hundred pounds. The
price is now $2.90, nearly equal to Wichita prices. The gentlemen above
named have been dealing largely in hogs and have been content with a small
margin, thereby making a good market at home and keeping money here that
would otherwise be carried out of the county.
Sarah Hodges...
Winfield Courier, June 26, 1879.
At a meeting of the School Directors on
Monday, June 16th, F. S. Jennings in the chair, the following appointments
were made for the coming year: Principal, Prof. E. T. Trimble, of Illi­nois,
who takes the place of Mr. G. W. Robinson, resigned; Helen E. Meach, of
Chicago, who takes the place of Miss Aldrich in the grammar department;
Miss Sarah Hodges, who takes the place of Mrs. Moffit, resignedsecond
intermediate; Miss Minnie Johnson, a new appointment, 1st intermediate;
Miss Allie Klingman, returned, 2nd primary; Miss Mollie Bryant, 1st primary.
The Chair appoint­ed the committees for the ensuing year, to-wit: M.
G. Troup, Finance; N. L. Rigby, Ways and Means; I. W. Randall, Care of School
property. The first Monday in July was set for the next meeting of the Directors.
The fall term of school opens Septem­ber 1st.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 9, 1879.
The following young folks came down from
Winfield on the Fourth: Dave Harter and Miss Minnie Bacon, Bret. Crapster
and Miss Bonnie Anderson, R. W. Dever and Miss Jennie Hane, Will Houser
and Miss Maggie Dever, Fred Hunt and Miss Sarah Hodges, A. D. Speed and
Miss Thompson, W. C. Robinson and Miss Minnie Capron, Jas. Miller and Miss
Minnie Hyden, A. V. Wilkinson and Miss Cora Hyden.
W. J. Hodges...
[THE FAIR.]
Winfield Courier, October 9, 1879.
Last Saturday ended the most successful
fair ever held in Cowley County. The display, especially of blooded stock,
was large, and shows that our people are awake to the advantage of well-bred
over common scrub stock. We hope this may result in rooting out the old
scrubby breeds that are so numerous at present.
HOGS.
The competition for premiums in this department
was very lively. The display was so large and the different crosses so near
alike, that it was difficult for the judges to decide which was better than
the other.
The exhibit of Mr. S. S. Holloway, of
Berkshire and Poland China, crossed, was very fine, and received much notice.
He has taken great pains in the selection and crosses of the different breeds,
and has a good lot of hogs.
The thoroughbred Poland China boar, owned
by Mr. Wood, carried a whole tail full of blue ribbons, and was a magnificent
hog.
Mr. N. F. Wright exhibited several of
his thoroughbred Berkshire hogs, which were considered the finest lot there.
One boar, 11 months old, and weighing 300 pounds, with not enough hair on
his skin to make a tooth brush, attracted as much atten­tion as any
hog on the grounds, hardly excepting the 1010 pound hog belonging to Mr.
W. J. Hodges.
Mr. C. C. Pierce also exhibited several
of his fine Poland China hogs, of which breed he has the best in the county.
Winfield Courier, December 4, 1879.
Last Sunday morning W. J. Hodges shipped
twenty-five car loads of hogs by special train to Kansas City. This is the
largest lot of stock ever shipped from Cowley County at one time.
Winfield Courier, December 4, 1879.
The train of twenty-five cars of hogs
shipped from this place last Sunday morning by W. J. Hodges was the largest
ever shipped from any one point in Southern Kansas at one time. The hogs
were all bought, delivered, and loaded between Monday morning and Saturday
night. This is hog business on a large scale.
Winfield Courier, December 4, 1879.
W. J. Hodges is receiving considerable
notice from the Kansas City papers in consequence of his immense shipment
of hogs to that market last week.
Next article states W. G. Hodges.
Believe this is really W. J. Hodges.
Winfield Courier, December 25, 1879.
Last Tuesday W. G. Hodges purchased the
Curns store room, being the north room in the union building on North Main
street, paying $1900 cash for the same. We understand that Mr. Hodges has
rented the building for two years to Brotherton & Silver for fifty dollars
per month.
The man who stole cattle from W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, January 1, 1880.
Mr. Rhonimus, proprietor of the North
end meat market, and a hired man, Henry, were arrested last week for
stealing cattle. It seems that these gentlemen, in order to make the meat
business as profitable as possible, have for some time been systematically
stealing the beeves that supplied their market. It has been known among
the stock men of this and Elk counties for some time that thieves were operating
among their herds, and the matter was placed in the hands of Sheriff-elect
Shenneman, who shadowed the above-named gentlemen, and at last caught them
killing one of the missing beeves near the fair ground and promptly arrested
them. Mr. Jones, of Windsor, has lost fourteen head of cattle by these depredations,
and parties on the line of Elk County have missed as many more. It seems
that the gentlemen were not partial as to the kind of meat taken, and sometimes
stepped aside from their regular line of business to gobble a hog or two,
and sometimes three, from the large herds of W. J. Hodges, at the stock
yards, near the depot.
A preliminary trial was held before Justice
Buckman, last Friday, but the case was continued till this week, and the
prisoners remanded to jail in default of bail.
Sarah Hodges and Ella Hodges. Unknown:
parents of Ella Hodges.
[NEW YEAR RECEPTIONS.]
Winfield Courier, January 1, 1880..
Mrs. M. L. Robinson, on Mencrest, between
Twelfth and Blandin, assisted by Misses Ella Holmes, Sarah Hodges, and Allie
Klingman.
Mrs. O. H. Herrington, at her residence,
corner of 6th and Manning Sts., assisted by Miss Ella Hodges and Miss Allie
Herrington.
Reference to Mr. Hodges starting
a drug store...Probably J. L. Hodges.
[REPORT FROM QUIT AT MAPLE
CITY.]
Winfield Courier, February 5, 1880.
MAPLE CITY, Jan. 29, 1880.
If you think Maple City is dead, you are
just a little off; thats all; for she is still improving.
She has doubled her population in the
last year, and that is more than can be said of any other town in the county,
I think.
We have two stores, which are doing a
good business.
We understand that Mr. Hodges will put
in a stock of drugs here in the spring. Hurrah for him! Then we can get
the genuine rye for snake bites, and John, you can save your
wine for the boys.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, February 19, 1880.
W. J. Hodges has purchased in the southwest
part of town sixty acres of ground, of which he is using ten acres for a
sheep corral. There is a small lake of pure water and sufficient shelter
for the sheep in the brush. Early this month he pur­chased from John
Stalter six hundred head of graded Colorado sheep. They are in splendid
condition and without a blemish of any kind. They cost him $4.35 a head,
which is an advance of two dollars on the price of a year ago. Mr. Hodges
is fattening them for the New York market, and expects to ship them some
time next month. Adjoining the sheep corral, there is one for hogs, on which
he has nearly five hundred head. Monitor.
Follow-up on thief who stole from W. J.
Hodges...
Winfield Courier, February 19, 1880.
Last week Sheriff Shenneman got on the
track of Rhonimus, the escaped cattle thief. Rhonimus had relatives in Elk
City and dropped in to see them; but the constable had been notified of
his escape, and was on the lookout for him. As soon as the constable learned
of Rhonimus presence in the vicinity, he laid his plans to capture
him. Rhonimus, hearing that he was in a bad fix, made a break for his horse,
but was compelled to leave it and take to the timber on foot. The constable
telegraphed to Sheriff Shenneman, who started at 1 oclock Friday night
and by Saturday was on the thiefs trail. After following for some
time, all trace of the thief was lost, and Mr. Shenneman returned home Sunday.
The horse, belonging to Mr. Henderson, was recov­ered; but was too lame
to bring along and was left at Elk City.
Winfield Courier, April 8, 1880.
W. J. Hodges has leased one of the stone
quarries east of town and on Tuesday shipped a car load of flagging to Kansas
City, where it will be put into a sidewalk. The stone sent was dressed here,
each slab four feet square, and jointed ready to be laid down. Mr. Hodges
has been talking up the merits of Cowley County stone in Kansas City for
some time, and now proposes to demonstrate to the denizens of that burg
that it is cheaper and better to put down durable stone walks than to be
everlastingly patching up old wooden ones. The first piece of stone sidewalk
in Winfield was put down eight years ago; and is as good today as it was
then, and has cost for repairs 40 cents.
[THE CITY ELECTION.]
Winfield Courier, April 8, 1880.
Tuesday passed off very quietly. There
was considerable scratching on both tickets resulting in the
election of a mixed ticket. The following are the official returns.
THIRD WARD.
Councilman.
J. W. Hodges:
118 [Think this should be W. J. Hodges.]
S. H. Myton:
76
Arkansas City Traveler, April 21, 1880.
At the annual meeting of the Walnut Valley
District Fair Association, the following named persons were elected as officers
for the ensuing year:
President, Hon. E. P. Kinne, vice-president,
Hon. J. W. Millspaugh; treasurer, J. L. Horning 76, secretary,
E. E. Bacon, general superintendent, Hon. W. J. Hodges, chief of police,
John C. Roberts; Directors, Hon. A. A. Wiley, Hon. R. F. Burden, Hon. S.
R. Marsh, Hon. W. W. Limbocker, Hon. P. B. Lee.
EUGENE E. BACON, Secretary.
Unknown: Whether the Hodges of Hodges
& Moore was W. J. Hodges!
Winfield Courier, April 29, 1880.
Messrs. Hodges & Moore shipped several
additional cars of flagging to Kansas City last week. It is meeting with
much favor there.
Winfield Courier, July 1, 1880.
W. J. Hodges took in Hunnewell last Sunday.
[REPORT FROM X. Y. CAESAR - BALTIMORE
ITEMS.]
Winfield Courier, July 8, 1880.
I understand that Mr. Hodges of Winfield
was in the neigh­borhood last week buying hogs, and shipping them from
Burden. Burden is a very convenient shipping point for us at this place.
Sarah Hodges...
Winfield Courier, July 15, 1880.
The Normal Institute for 1880 has opened
with a large attendance of teachers. Four instructors have charge of the
divisions, and the aim of all is to make this summers work especially
practical. The morning exercises begin at 7:30, in the courtroom, and the
recitations end at 1 p.m. There are at present enrolled 79 teachers as follows.
Winfield: Ella Freeland, Mrs. W. B. Caton,
A. E. Hon, Nannie McGee, Estella M. Cronk, Iowa Roberts, Maggie Stansbury,
Ella Hittle, Fannie A. Pontious, Ray E. Newman, Amy Robertson, Mary J. Melville,
Rosa Frederic, Lincoln McKinley, Mattie Gibson, E. L. Cook, Anna F. Cuppage,
James Lorton, Alice Aldrich, Lena Bart­lett, Nellie Aldrich, Ida G.
Trezise, Nettie B. Porter, Sarah Hodges, Grace Scovill, Lou Lee, Lutie Newman,
W. B. Dickerson, J. J. Stevens, Lena McNeil, Alice Bullock, Mary Randall,
Hattie Andrews, A. B. Taylor, Ed Farringer, Ella Kelly, Mrs. A. M. Gillespie.
Winfield Courier, July 29, 1880.
A large party of young folks consisting
of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, Misses May Roland, Nettie McCoy, Sarah
Hodges, Kate Millington, and Miss Westgate, and Messrs. Will Robinson, Will
Wilson, Roland Conklin, Fred Hunt, and W. A. Smith made Salt City lively
by their presence the other day. Some of the party took dinner with Mrs.
Holloway, and the rest repaired to the beautiful grove east of the town,
and partook of a picnic dinner, thus spending a very pleasant day. Salt
City is fast becoming a very popular resort; there were between twenty and
twenty-five teams there Sunday, from Winfield, Wellington, and Oxford.
Hodges & Moore...
Winfield Courier, August 26, 1880.
Hodges & Moore are filling a contract
for Winfield flag stone to be shipped to Chanute.
Sarah Hodges...
Winfield Courier, August 26, 1880.
The Young Ladies Archery Club will meet
with Miss Sarah Hodges, Thursday evening, at 5 oclock sharp. It is
desired that all the members be present.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, August 26, 1880.
W. L. Mullen shipped three cars of hogs
and W. J. Hodges shipped two car loads of the same kind of fruit on Tuesday.
Winfield Courier, September 9, 1880.
W. J. Hodges has succeeded in gathering
in two more car loads of hogs.
Charley Hodges...
Winfield Courier, October 7, 1880.
Messrs. John Randall and Charley Hodges
left Tuesday for Manhattan to attend the Agricultural College at that place.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, October 21, 1880.
Our friend, J. S. Stafford, called on
us Monday, looking happy and healthy. He has 4,000 lambs at Kingman, and
will sell half of them. They are just from Colorado, but they are graded
improved stock, just the kind wanted in Kansas. He expresses the opinion
that 200,000 sheep have been driven from Colorado to Kansas within the last
ninety days. He has just sold 500 to W. J. Hodges.
Winfield Courier, November 18, 1880.
Winfield, Nov. 16, 1880.
This statement I make to show the farmers
that I have been handling hogs in this county in very small margin. I have
shipped to Kansas City and Chicago the following number of hogs from Cowley
County. October 1st 1879 to November 1st, 1880, 18,224 head, 4,268,087 pounds,
cost $168,250.85. W. J. HODGES.
Sarah Hodges...
Winfield Courier, November 25, 1880.
The Winfield schools are underway with
ten rooms occupied and ten teachers, viz:
Miss Sarah Hodges, second intermediate,
second ward, north room, second floor.
Charles Hodges...
Winfield Courier, December 23, 1880.
Messrs. Jack Randall and Charley Hodges
returned Saturday evening from Manhattan, where they have been attending
college. They were met at the depot by a delegation of friends who were
glad to welcome them home once more.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, December 30, 1880.
Messrs. W. J. Hodges and Charles Snow
had a slight onpleasantness at the corners last
Saturday, over a hog trade. Charlie had his nose peeled and W. J. carries
a skinned ear. Two panes of glass, a bottle of arnica, and $12.50 apiece
were the damages.
Winfield Courier, December 30, 1880.
The Knights of Honor lodge met and elected
officers Monday evening. The officers elected were:
Dictator:
A. P. Johnson.
Vice Dictator: W. J. Hodges.
Assistant Dictator: S. S. Lynn.
Chaplain:
H. D. Gans.
Reporter:
W. C. Root.
Financial Reporter: A. Howland.
Treasurer:
E. F. Kinne.
Guide:
J. W. Batchelder.
Guard:
W. C. Robinson.
Medical Examiner: Dr. G. W. Graham.
Dr. Graham was also elected as delegate
to the state lodge, which meets soon.
Charles Hodges...
Winfield Courier, January 6, 1881.
Charles Hodges returned to Manhattan Monday.
A party was given in his honor during the holidays.
About this time the Winfield paper referred
to M. G. Hodges. Have no idea who this might be. The next item
could refer to W. J. Hodges or M. G. Hodges. Most
confusing!
Winfield Courier, January 27, 1881.
MR. AND MRS. J. C. FULLER. Socially this
has been one of the gayest winters in the history of our city. Almost every
week has been made pleasant by a social gathering of some sort or other.
One of the most pleasant of these was the reception by Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
Fuller last Friday evening. The guests were many and the arrangements for
their entertainment were complete.
Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Loose, Mr. and Mrs. James Harden, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs.
Hodges. Dr. and Mrs. VanDoren, Mr. and Mrs. McMullen, Mr. and Mrs. Eastman,
Rev. and Mrs. T. F. Borcher, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Bryan, Dr. and Mrs. Davis,
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Baird, Mr. and Mrs. Short, Dr. and Mrs. Graham, Mr. and
Mrs. Boyer, Mr. and Mrs. Trimble, Mr. and Mrs. Moffitt, Mr. and Mrs. Speed,
Mr. and Mrs. Doane, Mr. and Mrs. Kretsinger, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Shrieves,
Mr. and Mrs. Millington, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Bliss, Mr. and Mrs. Scovill,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Carruthers,
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Black, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Hamil­ton, Mr. and Mrs.
H. C. Fuller, Rev. and Mrs. Hyden, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Williams, Mrs. Mansfield,
Mrs. Mullen, Miss Mary Stewart, Miss May Williams, Father Kelly, O. F. Boyle,
and Charles Fuller.
Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.
A man applied to Mayor Lynn for aid Monday,
stating that he lived on East 8th avenue. The Mayor referred him to Councilman
Hodges, and he was afterward furnished with provisions by Coun­cilman
Freeman. Marshal Stevens investigated the matter and found that he did not
reside in the city at all but lived off Mr. Services place east of
town. It was also discovered that he was the possessor of a team and had
an able-bodied son twenty years old; that they had twice been offered work
with their team at $2.50 per day but had refused the job, preferring to
live by charity. From what we saw of the man, he seemed as able to work
as hundreds of others who make their living by honest labor. There are dozens
of widows in Winfield with large families to support who struggle along
without asking charity, but who are more entitled to it than this applicant.
[BURDEN ENTERPRISE ITEMS.]
Winfield Courier, March 17, 1881.
Dempsey Elliott, Esq., one of the best
farmers in the Grouse Valley, was in the city last Sunday night, having
brought up twenty head of fat steers for Hodges, of Winfield. Mr. Elliott
has undoubtedly the finest farm along the Grouse.
J. L. Hodges...
[REPORT FROM LEAD - MAPLE
CITY.]
Winfield Courier, March 31, 1881.
The grocery and drugstore of J. L. Hodges
is the favorite resort for the populace to get good bargains in groceries.
J. L. is a thorough good man and does business on the square. About 800
dozen of eggs were brought in town today, yum, yum.
Following article refers to M. G.
Hodges. Have no idea if they meant W. J. Hodges or some
new Hodges, not formerly mentioned in paper...
[THE SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT OF THE SEASON.]
Winfield Courier, April 7, 1881.
On last Thursday evening was gathered
in the magnificent salons of M. L. Robinson one of the largest parties which
have assembled in Winfield this past season. The honors of the occasion
were conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Spotswood
in the most graceful and pleasing manner, making each of the guests feel
delighted and happy. A new departure was made in the hour for reception
which we cannot too highly commend, that of substituting 7 oclock
for the late hours which usually prevail, but the habits of some were so
confirmed that they could not get around until nine oclock. The banquet
was excellent beyond our power of description. Nothing was wanting to render
it perfect in all its appointments. At a reasonable hour the guests retired,
expressing the warmest thanks to their kind hostesses and hosts for the
pleasures of the evening. The following are the names of the guests as we
now remember them.
Miss Nettie McCoy, Mrs. Huston, Mrs. S.
H. Myton, Mrs. Mansfield, Mrs. Eastman, Mrs. Ticer, Mr. M. G. Hodges, Mr.
C. A. Bliss, Mr. W. C. Robinson, Mr. W. A. Smith, Mr. W. J. Wilson, Mr.
and Mrs. J. B. Loose, Mrs. Herrington, Mr. and Mrs. Van Doren, Mr. and Mrs.
S. S. Linn, Mr. and Mrs. Wallis, Mr. and Mrs. Lemmon, Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Platter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harden, Mr. and Mrs. W. P.
Hackney, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Pryor, Mr. and Mrs. Black, Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown,
Mr. and Mrs. Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. Hickok, Mr. and Mrs. Conklin, Mr. and
Mrs. T. R. Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Dever, Mr. and Mrs. Bedilion, Mr. and Mrs.
Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Barclay, Mrs. W. F. Baird, Mr. and Mrs. Mann, Mr. and
Mrs. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Doane, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Millington, Mr. and Mrs.
Horning, Mr. and Mrs. Troup, Mr. and Mrs. F. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. E. A.
Baird, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, and Mr. and Mrs. M.
L. Read.
W. J. Hodges...
[FRANK MANNYS LETTER: PROHIBITION
IN KANSAS.]
Winfield Courier, May 5, 1881.
Statements of Businessmen of Winfield and Leading Citizens of Cowley
County,
Kansas, in Relation to the Situation.
W. J. HODGES,
Stock dealer. The acreage of corn planted
this spring in this county is twenty to twenty-five percent greater than
it was last year, and what is particularly noticeable, the work is better
done. It has all come up and is looking splendidly. If nothing unusual happens
to prevent, the crop will be one-third greater than ever before. My shipments
of stock for the market are about the same as they were a year ago. In the
last three months I have shipped: Fat hogs, 65 cars, 4,259 head, $48,813.33;
fat sheep, 3,413 head, $15,944; fat cattle, 100 head, $4,500. Total amount
paid, $69,307.33.
Winfield Courier, June 2, 1881.
W. J. Hodges shipped a flock of sheep
and a carload of cattle to St. Louis Tuesday.
[RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERERS BY THE FLORAL
CYCLONE.]
Winfield Courier, June 16, 1881.
A considerable number of the citizens
of Winfield met on Monday evening on the steps of the Winfield Bank to provide
for raising funds for the immediate relief of the sufferers caused by the
cyclone Sunday evening. Mr. Crippen called the people together by music
from the band.
W. J. Hodges $10.00
Excerpts including statement re Charley
Hodges...
[THE MANNY TRIAL.]
Winfield Courier, July 7, 1881.
THE EVIDENCE IN BRIEF.
Mr. Miller was then asked what he had
drank at Mannys. He stated that he had called for ginger
and that he probably got what he called for. That it was about the color
of barnyard drainage, that he had bought a quart, and had paid twenty cents
for it, that he had never become intoxicated on it, and had never drank
more than two glasses at a time. He was then asked when he had heard that
ginger was being sold there.
The defense objected, but the objection
was overruled. The witness then said that it was about the middle of May.
He stated that he had never seen anyone become intoxicated on this drink.
That he lived several hundred feet from the brewery; that it had about the
same effect as lemonade.
CHARLEY HODGES
had obtained from Mr. Manny a drink known
as ginger. Color dark red, darker than beer. Did not know whether
it was intoxi­cating or not. Had no effect upon him. Had drank three
or four glasses at once. Had drank beer but had no effect on him. Did not
know whether ginger was fermented liquor or not. Did not know
what fermented liquor was. Had foam like beer. Went out to brewery because
wanted something to drink. Ginger was not a common drink.
Cross examination: Had foam something like cider or soda
water.
Sarah Hodges...
Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.
A merry party consisting of the gayest
of her gay young people assembled at Miss Rolands on last Saturday
evening and proceeded to the residence of Mrs. A. T. Spotswood for the purpose
of a complete surprise party to Miss Nettie McCoy, who leaves this week
for a visit to her home in New Jersey. The following were present: Mr. and
Mrs. Albro, Mr. and Mrs. Bahntge, Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson, Dr. and
Mrs. Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. George Whitney, and Mr. and Mrs. Garvey; Misses
Amelia and Clara Garvey of Topeka, Jennie Hane, May Roland, Allie Klingman,
Sarah Hodges, Louise Crapster, Ida McDonald, Amanda Scothorn, Margie Wallis,
and Jessie Millington; and Messrs. Davis, Dever, Hunt, Baldridge, Harris,
W. A. Smith, W. C. Robin­son, Dr. Gunn, and Bahntge.
Charles Hodges...
Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.
Charlie Hodges has accepted a position
with the K. C. L. & S. railroad as baggage master at this station.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, September 1, 1881.
Mr. W. J. Hodges brought over samples
of coal two feet thick from a new discovery in Chautauqua County. He, with
S. H. Myton, and H. S. Silver, have formed a company, bought the land, and
are going to put their money in to win. When such men invest, it is a sure
thing, you may depend. The coal has been tested by Mr. Legg in his forge
and he says, It gets away with the Rock Hill coal badly.
W. J. Hodges...
[COUNCILMEN.]
Winfield Courier, September 8, 1881.
John Moffitt moved east two months ago
and Mr. Freeman resigns and moves out of the city this week; therefore,
the first ward of this city is without a councilman. Consequently, the City
Council have called an election to fill the two vacancies, and citizens
of the first ward are considering whom they shall select to fill the vacancies.
A considerable number of them have suggested
J. C. Fuller to succeed Moffitt, and Dr. W. S. Mendenhall to succeed Freeman.
After carefully looking over the whole ground, we conclude that Fuller and
Mendenhall will fill the bill exactly.
The second ward has had and still has
a powerful representa­tion in Read and Hodges, who have absolutely run
the City govern­ment just as they pleased. What has ever been good in
the city management, they will get credit for; and whatever has been bad,
must rest on their shoulders.
Moore & Hodges...
Winfield Courier, September 15, 1881.
Someone objects to J. C. Fuller for Councilman
because he resists the sale of certain lots in this city for sidewalk taxes,
from which it is inferred that he is opposed to making stone sidewalks in
this city. Last year under the ordinances, about a thousand dollars worth
of sidewalks at city contract rates were assessed against lots belonging
to J. C. Fuller. He let the contracts to build all these sidewalks to two
men at 7½ cents per square foot. Moore & Hodges were also contracting
for sidewalks, were competitors of Fullers contractors, and succeeded
in monopolizing so many of the workmen and so much material that Fullers
contractors failed to get all their work done before the council let a part
of his work to Moore & Co., at 18 to 20 cents per square foot.
Fuller does not desire to avoid paying
for the work, but objects to paying 70 cents for work worth only 7½
cents per foot, and has taken steps to contest this matter in court, which
is of no particular interest only to the parties affected by the action.
Fuller has paid vastly more money for
sidewalks in this city than any other man, has done more to encourage the
building of sidewalks, has signed more petitions to the council for side­walks,
and built more sidewalks without ordinances of the coun­cil, than any
other man. He signed the petition for the side­walks in controversy.
It may be a habit of some to call him
close and tight in money matters, and it is true to a certain extent. He
is careful not to squander money on the thousand things of little or no
use which come along, but when a matter of real benefit to the city is before
him, no man is more liberal. It is this carefulness to save useless and
unnecessary expenses, as well as his judicious liberality in matters of
moment; which makes him specially wanted in the council at this time, and
considering his clear cut sense, unfailing judgment, financial ability,
and devotion to the interests of the city, many think it particularly desirable
that he be elected as councilman. No one need imagine that he desires it.
If he can be prevailed upon to accept it, is all that can be hoped.
J. L. Hodges...druggist and groceries...
Winfield Courier, October 6, 1881.
Mr. J. L. Hodges has opened a grocery
in the old Monitor building on ninth avenue.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, October 6, 1881.
The council is again in running order
with the new members, Messrs. Gary and Mater duly installed. The senior
democratic member is responsible for the following, which we clip from the
proceedings.
On motion of Mr. Hodges the fine of Logan
Hundley [?] was remitted on account of his impecuniosity and the Mayor
directed to discharge him after delivering to him an euphonious speech looking
towards his early departure from the city.
[REPORT FROM W. A. LEE IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI.]
Winfield Courier, October 13, 1881.
September 4th.
Bound for Southwestern Missouri, the land
of the free and home of the brave, brave James boys, and free whiskey. The
Hon. W. P. Hackney was on board the train, Messrs. Myton, Hodges, and Silver
boarded the train and got off at Grenola. I am informed that they have a
bonanza coal mine near there, a two foot vein. Mr. H. E. Asp, of Winfield,
has become so elated that he intends quitting the law practice and manage
the mine at Elk Falls.
We saw three barrels of empty beer bottles
marked E. M. Trimble. What are the initials of our worthy Professor Trimble?
Sarah Hodges marries Fred C. Hunt...
Winfield Courier, October 27, 1881.
Wednesday at 12 oclock, Mr. Fred
C. Hunt and Miss Sarah Hodges were united in marriage at the residence of
the brides father, in this city, Rev. Father Kelly officiating. The
assem­blage was one of the largest ever gathered to witness a marriage
ceremony in this city. The bridal party left on the afternoon train for
a short trip in the east. The following is a list of presents from their
friends.
Bedroom set, brides father, W. J.
Hodges.
Silver spoons, Mrs. W. J. Hodges.
Silver fruit knife, May Hodges.
Silver knives and forks, Charley Hodges.
Large parlor lamp, Willie Hodges.
Handsome chair, Capt. and Mrs. Hunt.
Silver and cut glass berry dish, Miss
Anna Hunt and Etta Robinson.
Oil paintings, from groom.
Silver cake stand, Mr. and Mrs. M. L.
Robinson.
Set fruit plates, from Mr. and Mrs. Garvey
and Mr. and Mrs. Spotswood.
Handsome clock, Mr. and Mrs. D. Severy.
Individual salt cellars, Allie Klingman.
Pair silver goblets, Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
Fuller.
Majolica salad dish, Mr. and Mrs. E. P.
Hickok.
Silver butter dish with plates, W. C.
and Ivan Robinson.
Silver jewel case, Miss Ida McDonald,
Anna Scothorn, Jennie Hane,
and Jessie Millington.
Silver and glass vase with hand painting,
Dr. Wilson and Mrs. Bullock.
Silver and cut glass bouquet holder, Mr.
and Mrs. Randall.
Silver napkin rings, W. J. Wilson and
W. A. Smith.
Card receiver and bouquet holder, Mr.
and Mrs. C. F. Bahntge.
Silver pickle dish, Mrs. C. A. Bliss.
Silver and cut glass fruit dish, Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Robinson.
Silver butter knife and pickle fork, Miss
A. and Nellie Aldrich.
Silver butter dish, Miss Bird Godfrey,
of Wellington.
Individual castor, R. W. Dever.
Darned net apron, Miss Kate Millington,
Las Vegas, N. M.
Handsome book, Beautiful Ferns,
Henry Goldsmith.
Pair dining room pictures, Mr. and Mrs.
Mann.
Panel picture, C. C. Harris.
Silver and cut glass flower vase, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed P. Greer.
From the COURIER COMPANY, a life subscription
to the Winfield COURIER,
conditionally.
A handsome present from Miss McCoy.
Will Robinson couldnt be present
at the wedding, but sent his regrets; and hoped if they
must encounter troubles, they be little
ones.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, November 10, 1881.
COAL MINERS WANTED. At the C. V. C. &
M. Co.s coal mines, eight miles south of Grenola, Kansas. (Formerly
Binyons mines.) Inquire of,
or address W. J. Hodges or S. H. Myton, Winfield, or W. O. Johnson, Supt.,
Grenola, Kansas.
J. L. Hodges...
Cowley County Courant, November 17, 1881.
J. L. HODGES. STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES,
PROVISIONS, FEED AND GRAIN. Store on 9th avenue, one block east of Main
street.
Cowley County Courant, November 24, 1881.
J. L. HODGES, STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES.
Store on 9th Avenue, one block east of Main Street.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, December 1, 1881.
Messrs. Hodges, Myton, Rinker, et al.,
who invaded the Territory last week in search of game, returned Monday,
bringing with them eight-seven wild turkeys and a deer. They report one
of the jolliest trips on record and resolve to go again soon.
Winfield Courier, December 22, 1881.
W. J. Hodges starts tomorrow for Harper
to bring his two thousand head of sheep and two goats in this county to
winter.
Cowley County Courant, December 22, 1881.
WINFIELD, DECEMBER 19, 1881.
Council met in regular session. The president
of the council, Mr. Read, presiding, in the absence of the mayor. Present:
Councilmen Read, Hodges, Platter, and Gary, city attorney and clerk.
Ordinance No. 153, changing the name of
Court House street to Riverside avenue, was read and on motion of Mr. Hodges
was taken up for consideration by sections. Sections 1 and 2 were adopted.
On a motion to adopt as a whole on the final passage the vote stood as follows:
Those voting aye were Messrs. Hodges, Gary, and Mater; nay, none, and the
ordinance was declared adopted.
Petition of Frank Barclay and 55 others,
asking that the stacking of hay be prohibited by ordinance within the city
limits, was presented.
Remonstrance of W. T. Roland and 62 others,
against the passage of such an ordinance, was also presented.
On motion of Mr. Hodges, the petition
and remonstrance were referred to the committee on fire department.
The following bills were allowed and ordered
paid.
James Lobdell, street work, $17.50.
Wm. Moore, stone and crossings, $30.00.
Wm. Moore, stone and crossings, $10.20.
M. L. READ, Pres. Council, Acting Mayor. Attest: DAVID C. BEACH,
CITY CLERK.
Cowley County Courant, December 22, 1881.
S. H. Myton, W. J. Hodges, and H. Silver
visited their coal mine in Chautauqua County last Wednesday. They found
Superinten­dent Johnson reposing on an oriental divan and smoking Havana
cigars, and the coal tumbling out of the mine and loading itself into the
wagons; Superintendent Johnson knows how to run a coal mine. W. J. Hodges,
the president of the company, came back highly indignant. They made him
crawl on his hands and knees about five hundred feet into the mine, and
told him it was quite likely the whole thing would tumble in any minute.
Those who saw the knees of his pants when he came out thought he had been
through a long and earnest season of prayer. . . .
Charles Hodges takes over Hoosier
Grocery management with Rinker...
Winfield Courier, December 29, 1881.
W. J. Hodges is one of our most active
businessmen. He buys hogs when there is a market in it, runs a big sheep
ranch, and last week purchased an interest in the Hoosier Grocery.
His son, Charlie, will take hold of this branch of the business, and he
and G. L. Rinker will continue to hold the fort at the old stand.
J. W. Hodges. Think the next item should
state W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, January 5, 1882.
J. W. [W. J.] Hodges brought in his flock
of 2,000 graded Colorado sheep, last week, and will feed them on Jap Cochrans
place.
Winfield Courier, January 12, 1882.
HARD ON THE D. B.S.
The Businessmen Talk, Eat, and Prepare to Harvest Unpaid Bills.
Last Saturday evening a large number of
the businessmen of Winfield met at the Brettun House and organized an association
that will be of more practical benefit to businessmen and the trading public
generally then anything that has yet been proposed. The matter has been
talked of for some time, but recent events brought it to a focus, of which
the Merchants and Business Mens Protective Association
is the outcome. The following gentlemen were present and assisted in the
organization.
A. H. Doane, R. E. Wallis, J. A. McGuire,
Will Hudson, A. E. Baird, W. J. Hodges, H. Brotherton, J. M. Dever, J. P.
Baden, J. L. Hodges, R. E. Sydall, Lou Harter, Ed. P. Greer, J. B. Lynn,
A. B. Steinberger, C. A. Bliss, D. L. Kretsinger, A. T. Spotswood, S. W.
Hughes, J. S. Mann, W. B. Pixley, W. R. McDonald, A. D. Hendricks, Col.
Wm. Whiting, J. G. Shrieves, J. W. Batchelder, J. L. Horning, T. R. Timme,
J. L. Rinker, J. P. Short, B. F. Wood, J. A. Cooper.
A committee consisting of the officers
and a committee of eight or ten members were appointed to draft constitution
and by-laws to be presented at the next meeting to be held at A. H. Doane
& Co.s office Thursday evening. The object of the organization
is for mutual protection against the class of men who obtain credit at one
place as long as possible, then change to another, and so on around, and
for heading off dead-beats of every kind. A list of all those who are in
arrears at the different stores will be made out by each merchant and filed
with the secretary, who will furnish each member with a complete list of
all who obtain credit and the amount. Then, when a person desires to buy
goods on time, the merchant can go to his list, find out how many other
firms in town he owes, and how long the account has been running. If he
finds that the person desiring credit owes every other merchant in town,
he can safely make up his mind that he is a D. B. On the other hand, if
he finds that the person asking for credit has paid his bill and is reckoned
good by the other merchants in establishing his credit, he will find no
trouble in getting all the advances he desires. It will weed out the dishonest
fellows and protect those who pay their debts and show a disposition to
deal honestly.
The above, as near as we can state it,
is the object of the association. Here alone, good, honest, straightforward
men all over the county have failed to get credit because there was no way
to establish their standing while others who were no good have run annual
bills all over town and never make an effort to pay. This will stop all
that business and place them in a very unenviable light until their bills
are paid.
After the adjournment of the meeting all
repaired to the dining room of the Brettun and ate oysters and celery, drank
coffee and cream, told vigorous stories of dead-beats and bill-jumpers,
and treated each other to little bits of business experience that furnished
points for future action. The supper was nicely served and thirty-nine sat
down to the long table and took two or more dishes of Oysters-loony
style, with fruit and lighter refreshments thrown in. One of the most
unfortunate features of the supper was that there were no toasts. Nothing
is so delightful after a nice supper as to sit back in your chair and note
the writhings of the poor mortal who has been selected to tell about The
great American eagle, who laves his bill in the Atlantic and dips his tail
in the Pacific, and to see him squirm when he finds that he has forgotten
the piece and got the proud birds tail in the wrong pond. We were
very anxious to see this duty performed and had about concluded to call
out J. L. Horning or A. T. Spotswood, with W. J. Hodges and R. E. Wallis
as possible substitutes, when the thought struck us that it might prove
a boomerang and our desire for toasts immediately expired.
Among the ladies who graced the occasion
were Mrs. W. R. McDonald, Mrs. J. L. Rinker, Mrs. J. B. Lynn, Miss Sadie
French, Mrs. W. J. Hodges, Mrs. S. W. Hughes, Mrs. J. A. Cooper, and Mrs.
W. B. Pixley.
J. L. Hodges, druggist and groceries...
Cowley County Courant, January 19, 1882.
The Merchants and Business Mens
Protection Association met Thursday evening at the office of A. H. Doane
& Co., president Spotswood presiding. The committee on constitution
and by-laws tendered their report, which was received and taken up for action
by sections, after which it was adopted as a whole, and the secretary instructed
to have the same printed and furnish each member with a copy. The following
firms became members of the association.
J. L. Hodges.
The by-laws provide that any firm in the
city may become members by complying with the by-laws, rules, and regulations,
and that each member will be furnished with a pass book contain­ing
a list of doubtful and bad paying customers, professional beats, etc. From
the reading of the constitution and by-laws of the organization, it is evident
that the business men are in earnest, and that they propose to protect cash
and prompt paying customers and to give doubtful and bad paying customers,
and especially dead beats, a wide berth. The method adopted by the association
for equal and mutual protection is sound and reason­able, and will bring
to its membership every business firm in the city. The result will surely
prove satisfactory to both buyer and seller.
Charles Hodges, son of W. J. Hodges...
Cowley County Courant, February 2, 1882.
Rinker & Hodges, of the Hoosier grocery,
are fixing up a handsome show window.
W. J. Hodges...
Cowley County Courant, February 2, 1882.
In our issue of yesterday we noticed the
arrival of the first car of Cana Valley coal. Our limited space at the time
forbid a more extended notice of the coal or a more liberal mention of the
parties who are interested in the company. The COURANT is ever ready to
advance the interest of Winfield and Winfield men. It will be remembered
that this company, consist­ing of Messrs. Hodges, Myton, Silver, Jennings,
Asp, and others, was organized in October last, since which time the company
have expended over $5,000 in the purchase of land leases, mining tools,
and the development of the mines which are located eight miles south of
Grenola in the Cana Valley. Like all new organi­zations they have had
everything to contend against, and at times failure seemed to stare them
in the face, and but for the indomi­table pluck of Messrs. Hodges and
Myton, the Cana Valley Coal Company would long since have been numbered
with the dead. Today the company is on a solid basis with a bright and glorious
prospect ahead.
From a scant vein of 14 inches, the show
is now 20 inches, and a much better grade of coal. From a wagon load a day,
their capacity has increased to 500 bushels. They are now able to supply
the retail demand at the mines and ship from five to ten cars per week.
Since the arrival of the Cana Valley coal to this market, our people have
had time and opportunity to test its quality. It is pronounced by many that
the Cana coal is far superior to any other grade of soft coal mined in the
southwest. The coal is free from rock and slate, burns clean, and leaves
only a white ash. There is no offensive gas which escapes from the stove;
and no accumulation of soot in the pipe or flue. The company have very wisely
made the reliable coal firm of A. H. Doane & Company their agents in
Winfield, and will keep them supplied at all times with Cana coal, putting
it in the market at the price of other soft coal.
Winfield Courier, February 2, 1882.
A car of coal from the Caney Valley mines
came in Thursday and was distributed among our citizens at $7 per ton. The
coal is of excellent quality and is clear and firm. The company is taking
out now about 300 bushels a day, part of which they sell at the mines for
15 cents per bushel. They expect to ship about three carloads per week hereafter.
It looks as if Messrs. Myton, Hodges, Jennings & Co., will yet become
black-diamond aristocrats. They have put considerable money into this enterprise
and we are glad to see it turning out so well.
Charles Hodges...
Winfield Courier, February 23, 1882.
The Catholic Fair.
A little fun now and then is relished
by the best of men. The Catholic Fair, which closed Friday evening,
Feb. 10, was the source of much amusement to the people of Win-field. Everything
in the way of pleasure was there, and the citizens did not fail to patronize
the good work. The businessmen when called upon for contributions responded
liberally, as did the ladies, in donating the various articles for a supper
and refreshment tables. The fancy articles which were donated were duly
appreciated, and served to decorate the booths nicely. We do not pretend
to name the several articles; however, we will give a few. The china set
of one hundred and fifty seven pieces, which was won by Mr. J. B. Lynn,
who afterwards presented it to Father Kelly, occupied a prominent position
on one of the tables. A handsome family Bible, a fine gold necklace and
bracelets, donated by Mr. P. Lavery; a wax cross, a silver castor, donated
by Mr. Schroeter; a silver butter dish and knife, the gift of Hudson Bros.;
an artificial flower pot, given by F. Manny; a large wax doll, a silver
pickle castor, and two silver goblets, donated by Mr. and Mrs. C. Buckley;
a Kalo-meda set, given by Johnson & Hill; a pair of vases, by Harter
Bros.; lace curtains, by Mr. Hahn; a box of fancy note-paper, by Mr. P.
Buckley; a handsome album, by Mrs. Charlie Allen, of Wichita; a pair of
vases, by H. Goldsmith; a pair of gentlemans slippers, by Smith Bros.;
pin cushions, tidies, toilet sets, mats, pillow shams and numerous other
articles, which decorated the fancy tables over which Mrs. J. C. Fuller
and Mrs. Pierce presided. The refreshment stand was taken charge of by the
Misses Healey, McGonigle, and Kelly. The supper table was superintended
by Mrs. Dockery and Mrs. Lanbener. Miss Kate Healey was postmaster and distributed
many letters and valentines to the young folks. Mrs. Charlie Allen, from
Wichita, took care of the oyster table. Our friend, Capt. H. H. Siverd,
was the winner of the hanging lamp and pickle castor; he deserved them for
his energy in trying to make the fair a success. Dr. C. C. Green won the
horse. The ball, though last, was not least. It was conducted with so much
propriety that many church members were tempted to tip the light fantastic
toe. Capt. C. Steuven was floor manager. There were many visitors
here during the fair. Mrs. E. Woolheater, Mr. Buck, from Newton, Miss D.
McDoigle, from Leavenworth, and Mrs. Charlie Allen, from Wichita, being
noticed. Nearly all the young folks of Winfield were out. The young men
were very gallant and generous in taking chances on all articles to be disposed
of in that way. Capt. W. Whiting, Dave Harter, Ad Powers, Willie Smith,
C. Hodges, J. Hyden, Fred Whiting, Ed and H. Cole, C. C. Harris, J. OHare,
H. Seward, and A. D. Speed were among the many who assisted in making the
fair a success, both socially and financially, and we feel sure the Catholics
will feel grateful for the kindness of all those who contributed toward
the good work.
Moore & Hodges. Still do not know
if this was W. J. Hodges.
Cowley County Courant, March 2, 1882.
Mr. William Moore, the proprietor of the
Cowley County flag stone quarries, worked by Moore & Hodges, came over
to this city last week and spent three days among our people. He succeeded
in selling some stone and will, we hope, succeed in selling more, as he
is a reliable gentleman and honorable dealer. He returned home Saturday
evening. Wellingtonian.
W. J. Hodges...
Cowley County Courant, March 2, 1882.
W. J. Hodges, during the slippery time,
undertook to step up a sort of a mound at his house, when his feet went
out from under him and he slid clear across the lot into the fence. W. J.
presented a beautiful appearance.
Will Hodges, son of W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, March 2, 1882.
Longfellows Birthday.
The pupils of the high school have for
a long time been preparing an exhibition to celebrate the anniversary of
the birthday of the renowned poet, Henry W. Longfellow, and on Monday evening
the 27th a large audience assembled at the Opera House to witness the result
of their efforts. A fine entertainment was afforded. Those who were in attendance
heard songs and recitations composed by Longfellow and several essays upon
his life.
Entertainment began with the song, The
Hemlock Tree, by Miss Anna Hyde, which was well rendered. The greater
part of the evening was given to the rendition of the Courtship of Miles
Standish, recited by Miss Hattie Andrews, Mate Lynn, Bertie Stebbins, Anna
Hyde, Josie Pixley, Ella Roberts, Minnie Stewart, Lizzie McDonald, and Rosa
Rounds. The Death of Minnehaha, a duet, was sung by Misses Josie
Bard and Lutie Newman and was highly appreciated. The recitation of Hiawathas
wooings, was given by Carrie Cronk and was well rendered. James Cairns,
Will Hodges, and Alvah Graham also gave recitations, which were excellent.
Hodges mentioned unknown...
[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: OLIVIA.]
Winfield Courier, March 2, 1882.
Mr. Hodges shipped two carloads of corn
from Salem last week.
Charles Hodges...
Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.
A suspicious circumstance happened at
the Hoosier Grocery that may furnish some clue to the high handed raid on
Mr. Jenningss hen coop last Sunday night. A lady accosted Charles
Hodges and inquired the price paid for chickens, which Charles informed
her was eight cents per pound for fat and young chick­ens, dressed.
The lady then produced from under her apron a large dressed chicken weighing
seven pounds, which Charles pur­chased, and which upon critical examination,
proved to be a fourteen year old rooster and tougher than the head of a
base drum. The spring chicken will be on exhibition for a few months and
we advise Mr. Jennings to call around and see if he can recognize the departed.
The next article refers to the chicken
raid mentioned above...
Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.
Mr. S. P. Jennings, who lives on the old
Holmes place south of town, was last Saturday night the victim of one of
the most bold and daring robberies and of the most dastardly character that
is recorded in the annals of crime. During the night a band of separate
and hungry men forcibly entered the chicken coop and stole eighteen chickens,
cleaning out the ranch, and leaving it as desolate and chickenless as the
grave. Age or sex was not spared; the old and the young, the low and the
high, the tough and the tender, were swooped down upon by the invaders and
torn from their peaceful and happy home. The outrage stands out in the light
of the nineteenth century a dark blot upon American civilization. Brave
roosters and fair hens were cut off in the plentitude of their existence.
The penitent and impenitent were alike taken. The repentant hen who had
gone to sleep happy in the resolution that she would lay more eggs in the
future, and the belligerent rooster who had promised himself a free fight
in the morning, shared alike the horrible fate that awaits stolen chickens
in general. Such a sack was never seen since Rhoderik Dhu laid waste the
pleasant hamlets of the Lowlanders, or the itinerant preachers of Indians
struck terror to the yellow legged chickens of the backwoods. Never before
has such a case of fowl play been brought to our notice. There
is every reason to think that Jesse James and his villains are at the bottom
of this. The last train robbery at the Blue Cut brought but little money,
and these hunted desperadoes are probably at some rendez­vous on the
Walnut, tearing those innocent and unfortunate victims of their red-handed
crime, limb from limb. The coop that once held a happy family is now desolate
and empty, and where once resounded the happy cackle of the rooster and
the clarion notes of the hen is heard nought but the mournful echoes of
the passing sounds. Mr. Jennings has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire
community in this prostrating blow that has left his heart and hen coop
such an aching void.
W. J. Hodges...
Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.
W. J. Hodges has returned from St. Louis
from his first shipment of sheep. The remainder of his large flock will
soon be placed upon the market.
Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.
Mr. Fred C. Hunt and Mr. W. J. Hodges
went to St. Louis last Saturday, to be gone perhaps a week. Having retired
from THE COURANT editorial corps, Fred. has taken this trip as a matter
of recreation. Fred is one of the best and brightest young men we have ever
known, and we were never associated with anyone who so fully filled our
minds eye as he. THE COURANT is indebted to him for the larger portion
of its best productions, and it was not without regret that we let him retire.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, April 6, 1882.
City Election.
The City election last Tuesday passed
off pleasantly and quietly, but there was strenuous work done. As usual,
the successful candidates are happy and the unsuccessful feel a little sore.
There were no party nominations and the contest, so far as there was a contest,
was mainly on the prohibition issue. The anti-prohibitionists on Monday
evening made up a good strong ticket largely of prohibition candidates with
the evident main object of beating Buckman for Justice, Siverd for Constable,
and whoever might be nominated in the first ward for councilman by their
opponents. The prohibitionists accepted their nominations so far as suited
them, but substituted other names for five principal offices, as appears
below, to make up a complete ticket. The long and short term candidates
for school board happened to get reversed on the two tickets, which occasioned
the votes for full term and vacancy for the same candidates. Every man on
the prohibitionists ticket was elected by majorities ranging from
55 to 180. The average vote on contested candidates in the whole city was
245 prohibition to 145 anti, or 100 majority. This is the way we look at
the matter, but others may view it differently. The following is the vote
in full. Those names prefixed by * are elected.
COUNCILMAN [SECOND WARD].
*J. C. McMULLEN: 168
W. J. Hodges: 6
W. H. Smith: 1
SCHOOL BOARD [SECOND WARD, FULL TERM]
*B. F. WOOD: 95
A. H. Doane: 72
W. J. Hodges: 2
Winfield Courier, April 20, 1882.
Pursuant to call, a number of gentlemen
interested in the organization of a Cowley County Agricultural Society,
met at the Court House Saturday, April 15th, 1882, and were called to order
by T. A. Blanchard. Thereupon, J. W. Millspaugh, of Vernon Township, was
elected Chairman and T. A. Blanchard, Secretary. F. H. Graham stated that
the object of the meeting was to organize for the purpose of holding a county
fair this fall. On motion of J. B. Jennings, the meeting unanimously resolved
to hold a fair, and a committee of six gentlemen consisting of J. C. Roberts,
W. P. Hackney, W. J. Hodges, J. W. Millspaugh, J. L. Horning, and W. A.
Tipton was appointed to draft articles of incorporation and report at the
next meeting. The meeting then adjourned to meet on Saturday, April 22,
1882, at 2 oclock, at which time all feeling an interest in the fair
are requested to attend.
Cowley County Courant, April 20, 1882.
Pursuant to call, a number of gentlemen
interested in the organization of a Cowley County Agricultural Society met
at the Courthouse Saturday, April 15th, 1882, and was called to order by
T. A. Blanchard. Thereupon, J. W. Millspaugh, of Vernon town­ship, was
elected Chairman and T. A. Blanchard, Secretary. F. H. Graham stated that
the object of the meeting was to organize for the purpose of holding a county
fair this fall. On motion of J. B. Jennings, the meeting unanimously resolved
to hold a fair, and a committee of six gentlemen, consisting of J. C. Roberts,
W. P. Hackney, W. J. Hodges, J. W. Millspaugh, J. H. Horning, and W. A.
Tipton, was appointed to draft articles of incorpora­tion and report
at the next meeting. The meeting then adjourned to meet on Saturday, April
22nd, 1882, at 2 oclock, at which time all feeling an interest in
the fair are requested to attend. All Cowley County papers requested to
copy.
Cowley County Courant, April 20, 1882.
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Council met in regular session, Mayor
M. G. Troup presiding. Present, Councilmen Read, Gary, Mater, and Hodges,
City Attorney Seward, and Clerk Beach.
The minutes of the regular meeting of
April 3rd, and of the meeting of April 7th, to canvass the votes cast at
the general election held April 8th, were read and approved.
Col. J. C. McMullen and Mr. R. S. Wilson,
Councilmen elect, being present, were then inducted into office; Messrs.
Hodges and Mater, vacating their offices.
May Hodges, daughter of W. J. Hodges...
Cowley County Courant, April 27, 1882.
Saturday while Miss May Hodges was playing
with some other children at Mr. Conners, who went to push the door
shut and ran her hand through the glass, severely cutting both hand and
arm. Dr. Wright dressed the wounds and Miss May is doing as nicely as could
be expected after such an accident.
Winfield Courier, April 27, 1882.
Miss May Hodges had one of her hands severely
cut by running it through a pane of broken glass Saturday.
Unknown: Hodges family referred
to in next item...
[TORRANCE CORRESPONDENT: CERES.]
Winfield Courier, April 27, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. Hodges, who have been spending
the winter at Mr. M. Jacksons, started for their home in Illinois
last week. They won many warm friends while here, who were reluctant to
part with them. We think they were so well pleased with our beautiful valley
that they will come again.
Item concerning Charles Hodges...
Winfield Courier, May 4, 1882.
Hodges delivery horse ran away again
last Thursday and fell flat on its back on the sidewalk in front of Eli
Youngheims.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, May 4, 1882.
The officers elected for the Fair Association
are J. W. Tipton, president; T. A. Blanchard, secretary; J. W. Millspaugh,
Treasurer. The Directors are J. C. Roberts, J. J. Johnson, H. B. Pratt,
P. M. Waite, W. A. Tipton, Chas. Schiffbauer, S. Phoenix, H. Harbaugh, W.
J. Hodges.
W. E. Hodges [William Elmer Hodges]: probably
a son of W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, May 4, 1882.
High School Commencement.
The third annual commencement exercises
of the Winfield High School will be held in the Opera House Friday evening.
The exercises will commence promptly at 8 oclock, after which the
doors will be opened only during music. Those who desire reserved seats
can have them marked on the chart by calling at Goldsmiths.
Program given...am giving names only of
participants.
Rev. J. E. Platter, Rosina Ann Frederick,
William Elmer Hodges, Leni Leota Gary, Charles Israel Klingman, Ida Geneva
Trezise, Hattie Eva Andrews, Anne Electa Rowland, Charles Francis Ware,
Haidee Augusta Trezise, Lizzie M. McDonald, Rose Amelia Rounds, Mary Lottie
Randall, James Alexander Cairns, Minnie Francis Sumpter, Rev. P. F. Jones.
Winfield Courier, May 4, 1882.
High School Commencement.
The third annual commencement exercises
of the Winfield High School will be held in the Opera House Friday evening.
The exercises will commence promptly at 8 oclock, after which the
doors will be opened only during music. Those who desire reserved seats
can have them marked on the chart by calling at Goldsmiths.
Program given...am giving names only of
participants.
Rev. J. E. Platter, Rosina Ann Frederick,
William Elmer Hodges, Leni Leota Gary, Charles Israel Klingman, Ida Geneva
Trezise, Hattie Eva Andrews, Anne Electa Rowland, Charles Francis Ware,
Haidee Augusta Trezise, Lizzie M. McDonald, Rose Amelia Rounds, Mary Lottie
Randall, James Alexander Cairns, Minnie Francis Sumpter, Rev. P. F. Jones.
Winfield Courier, May 11, 1882.
Graduating Exercises.
The Graduating exercises of the Winfield
High school, on last Friday evening, were well attended and the program
was very interesting. Each member of the class did well, and altogether
it was a highly creditable affair. The opening prayer, by Rev. Platter,
was followed by a Greeting Song by the class, after which the
Salutatory, Is Our Destiny in Our Own Hands? was rendered in
an excellent manner by Rose Frederick. Next was a well delivered address,
Nobility of Industry, by William Hodges, and then Leonta Garys
Tablets of Memory, which sparkled all over with bright thoughts,
left us in a pleasing frame of mind to enjoy the music which followed. Charlie
Klingmans Electricity showed careful thought and was succeeded
by a rendition rich in sentiment, Beyond the Alps Lies Our Italy,
by Ida Trezise. Hattie Andrews Watch was excellently delivered
as was Anna Rowlands neat rendition of Character is Power.
After music, that Storms Strengthen the Oak, was demonstrated
by Charles Ware, and then in a clear, distinct voice Haidee Trezise showed
the consequences of being Weighed and Found Wanting. Lizzie
McDonald proved the necessity of constructing our characters of substantial
material in We Build Our Own Monuments. The results of Home
Influence, were shown by Rose Rounds. Then came more music, and after
that Delve Deeper, by Mary Randall, and The Value of Books,
by James Cairns. Then came the Valedictory: the farewell to school-mates
and teacher, the severing of the final link that bound the class together,
which was rendered in a creditable manner by Minnie Sumpter. After music
was the presentation of diplomas, accompanied by words of advice and commendation,
by Prof. E. T. Trimble, and with the farewell song by the class and the
benediction by Rev. P. F. Jones, the exercises were ended and the class
of 1882 had passed from the happy days of school life into the busy, active
life of the outside world. Each member received a profusion of bouquets
from appreciative friends, and deserved all the praise bestowed upon them
as eager ones gathered around and congratulated them.
NAMES MENTIONED: 1. ROSE FREDERICK. 2.
WILLIAM HODGES. 3. LEOTA GARY. 4. CHARLIE KLINGMAN. 5. IDA TREZISE. 6. HATTIE
ANDREWS. 7. ANNA ROWLAND. 8. CHARLES WARE. 9. ANNA ROWLAND. 10. HAIDEE TREZISE.
11. LIZZIE McDONALD. 12. ROSE ROUNDS. 13. MARY RANDALL. 14. JAMES CAIRNS.
15. MINNIE SUMPTER.
Cowley County Courant, May 11, 1882.
The third annual commencement of the Winfield
High School was well attended last evening, the opera house being crowded
to its utmost capacity, and a goodly number had to go home, not being able
to get inside of the building.
The exercises opened with music, and a
prayer by Rev. J. E. Platter, followed by the greeting song by the whole
class. The salutatory, Is our destiny in our own hands? by Miss
Rosina Frederick, was splen­did. Nobility of Industry, by
W. E. Hodges, was good and was followed with Tablets of Memory,
by Miss Leni Gary, which was excellent. Charlie Klingman came next and his
Electricity seemed to take the whole audience. This was followed
by Beyond the Alps lies our Italy, by Miss Ida G. Trezise and
Watch, by Miss Hattie E. Andrews, both of which were rendered
clearly and distinctly, and were very good. Miss Anna E. Rowland fully demonstrated
that Character is Power, and Charles F. Ware told us how Storms
strengthen the oak. May Charlie have to pass through few storms, but
yet be able to compare his strength with that of the sturdy old oak. Weighed
and found wanting, by Miss Haidee A. Trezise, was splendid. Miss Trezise
has a fine voice and rendered her part very clearly and distinctly, as did
Miss Lizzie McDonald in her rendition of We build our own mountains.
Home Influence, by Miss Rose A. Rounds, was excellent, as well
as Delve Deeper, by Miss Mary L. Randall. James A. Cairns taught
us The value of books, and was followed with the Vale­dictory,
by Miss Minnie F. Sumpter, which was fine and well delivered.
The presentation of diplomas by Professor
Trimble made each graduates heart glad and the Profes­sor proved
that his class of 1882 had done so well. The exercises were interspersed
with music, and last came the Farewell song by the whole class,
in which every heart and voice joined. The benediction was pro­nounced
by Rev. P. F. Jones and the audience dismissed. Each one was fairly showered
with bouquets and richly deserved the honors. In one minute after the dismissal,
the stage was crowded with proud and joyous friends who were eager to congratulate
the class of 1882 for having done so nicely. May their troubles and difficulties
through life be surmounted as easily as those of their school days, is the
wish of THE COURANT.
W. J. Hodges...
Cowley County Courant, May 11, 1882.
The board of directors of the Agricultural
and Horticultural society met at the Courier office, in Winfield,
May 6th, 1882, at two oclock P. M.
Present: J. C. Roberts, R. B. Pratt, P.
M. Waite, W. A. Tipton, W. J. Hodges, S. W. Phoenix, and J. W. Millspaugh.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing term: W. A. Tipton, President; Henry Harbaugh, Vice President;
T. A. Blanchard, Secretary; J. W. Millspaugh, Treasurer; W. J. Hodges, Superintendent.
The following committees were appointed.
Finance: W. J. Hodges, J. C. Roberts,
James Vance, J. L. Horning, James Schofield.
Printing: T. A. Blanchard, E. P. Greer,
W. A. Tipton.
Grounds: W. J. Hodges, J. C. Roberts,
J. W. Millspaugh.
Bylaws: W. A. Tipton, F. S. Jennings,
Henry Asp.
Committee on grounds were directed to
meet May 8th, 1882.
Committee on premium list, the board.
The secretary was directed to procure
a rubber stamp seal bearing the legend, Cowley County Agricultural
and Horticultural Society Seal.
The Secretary was directed to publish
the proceedings in all the county papers.
Adjourned to meet May 20th, 1882. T. A.
BLANCHARD, Secretary.
Winfield Courier, May 11, 1882.
The Board of Directors of the Cowley County
Agricultural Association met at the COURIER editorial rooms Saturday afternoon
for the purpose of organizing and getting into working order. The directors
present were Messrs. J. C. Roberts. R. B. Pratt, P. M. Waite, W. A. Tipton,
W. J. Hodges, S. W. Phoenix, and J. W. Millspaugh. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing term.
W. A. Tipton, President.
Henry Harbaugh, Vice President.
T. A. Blanchard, Secretary.
J. W. Millspaugh, Treasurer.
W. J. Hodges, Superintendent.
The Treasurer was required to enter into
a bond of $2,000 and to have the same ready for approval at the next meeting.
The following committee was appointed.
Finance: W. J. Hodges, J. C. Roberts,
James Vance, J. L. Horning, James Schofield.
Printing: T. A. Blanchard, E. P. Greer,
W. A. Tipton.
Grounds: W. S. Hodges, J. C. Roberts,
J. W. Millspaugh.
By-Laws: W. A. Tipton, F. S. Jennings,
Henry Asp.
Committee on grounds were directed to
meet May 8th, 1882.
Committee on premium list, the board.
The Secretary was directed to procure
a rubber stamp seal bearing the legend, Cowley County Agricultural
and Horticultural Society Seal. The Secretary was directed to publish
the proceedings in all the county papers. Adjourned to meet May 26th, 1882.
T. A. BLANCHARD, Secretary.
Winfield Courier, May 18, 1882.
A Big Picnic.
The A. O. U. W. Society of Winfield are
making arrangements for a grand basket picnic in Riverside Park, May 25th.
Twenty-five neighboring lodges have been invited, special trains will be
run, and a general good time indulged in. The following committees have
been appointed.
Devotional exercises: Revs. Platter and
Cairns.
Reception: J. S. Mann, W. R. Davis, J.
F. McMullen, C. A. Bliss.
On grounds: Wm. Hodges, A. B. Snow, B.
F. McFadden, John Burroughs, S. G. Gary, Wm. Caton, T. J. Harris, D. Dix.
On music: W. C. Carruthers, B. F. Wood,
G. S. Manser, Chas. Green.
On Finance: B. M. Legg, A. D. Hendricks,
J. N. Harter, H. S. Silver.
On invitations: E. T. Trimble, W. J. Hodges,
G. F. Corwin.
On Printing: A. B. Sykes.
The committees are hard at work perfecting
arrangements, and intend making this a memorable event in the history of
their Society.
J. L. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, May 25, 1882.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, MAY 23, 1882.
Council met pursuant to adjournment. Mayor
Troup in chair.
Roll called. Present, Councilmen Read,
Gary, McMullen, and Wilson.
Bond of Benjamin F. Herrod as marshal,
with Geo. T. Wilson, J. L. Hodges, and J. A. McGuire as securities, was
presented and on motion of Mr. McMullen was approved.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, June 15, 1882.
For Sale. A second-hand Randolph Header,
in good condition, for sale cheap.
W. J. HODGES.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
The United Workmen have learned a secret
outside of their lodge room, and that is, never postpone a picnic to beat
the weather. If the weather proves bad on the day set, adjourn sine die.
The Winfield Lodge of United Workmen took every step needful to make their
picnic a success. It was evident on Tuesday night that the skies would not
be propitious on Thursday, the 25th, the day first named, whereupon the
committee on ar­rangements concluded to postpone the picnic till Tuesday,
and at once either wrote or telegraphed the postponement to every lodge
that had been invited. The Workmen lodge at Leon and the Select Knights
of Wellington failed to receive the notice, and sent delegations over for
Thursday. They had no picnic, but took the opportunity to go over Winfield
and take it in under an umbrella. Monday afternoon everything looked favorable,
and Tuesday morn­ing, the day last appointed, promised fine weather.
All the committees were alive and put things in shape for a gala day at
the Park. The stand was decorated with wreaths of flowers and emblems of
the order. D. F. Best allowed the lodge to use one of his splendid organs,
and that was taken to the stand. There were swings and croquet provided,
and the Archery Club commenced to gather in their marksmen and women of
the bow. The stands stood loaded with refreshments and the Park in its dress
of green looked lovely enough for a section out of Paradise, and the Workmen
were happy. At 11 oclock a.m., the procession was formed on Main street
under the leadership of W. J. Hodges, marshal of the day, and took up its
line of march to the Park. Oxford and Arkansas City Lodges A. O. U. W. were
in the ranks. The Good Templars of this city, with their band of hope, joined
in. But soon after the Park was reached, black clouds began to darken the
sky in the southwest, and low, threatening peals of thunder alarmed the
gathered crowd, and it soon became evident that the picnic there must be
given up. Announcement was then made that the program of exercises would
be gone through with at the Opera House, and thither repaired all of the
picnickers who did not go home. Baskets loaded full of good things were
opened in the hall, strangers present invited to refresh the inner man,
and the situation endured as well as possible. About half past 2 oclock
a broken program was carried out, while the rain was falling heavily outside.
Rev. C. H. Canfield made the opening prayer. There was a song rendered in
the usual excellent style by the Grace Church choir. Prof. Trimble addressed
a few words in welcome to the visitors. The main features of the afternoon
were the two fine addresses delivered, one by W. R. Sheen, of Lawrence,
Kansas, Grand Master Workman of the order in the State, and the other by
E. M. Forde, Grand Recorder. These we hope to give our readers soon in print.
A social and reception was called for
in the evening and all Winfield invited to come, and that proved to be an
enjoyable affair. From 8 oclock to 12 oclock crowds of young
and old promenaded in the hall, partaking of ice cream, or of that even
more delicious reflection, soft things whispered in contiguous ears, evolving
rosy blushes and sparkling eyes. Between 9 and 10 oclock the seats
were put in place, and J. F. McMullen, Master Workman of the Lodge, and
J. Wade McDonald entertained the audience with brief impromptu speeches.
The audience resumed their promenading, flirting, chatting, etc. There was
also some impromptu music and harp and banjo playing till a late hour when
the affair broke up. Picnicking in an Opera House is much like skating on
a parlor floora poor substitute for the real thing. Yet the Workmen
did the best they could under the circumstances. An amphitheater or pavilion
at Riverside Park would have been worth millions to them yesterday.
When can we have it?
Charles Hodges...
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Among those who especially exerted themselves
in the boats and water for the recovery of the body of the drowned boy,
Charlie Austin, we noticed Mr. Colgate, Frank Finch, Tom Myers, Charlie
Hodges, Capt. Smith, Dr. Wells, Ben Cox, Sydal, Sid Majors, Hank Paris,
Bert Freeland, and a number of others who were strangers to us. Those in
the river were ably assisted by those on the banks. Horses and teams were
freely tendered for conveying implements to be used in the search for the
body, everyone seeming desirous of doing their part.
Will Hodges...
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Winfield is going to have a band. Wednesday
evening a number of young men met at THE COURANT office, and organized a
cornet band, with the following members: Ed. Farringer, R. I. Mansfield,
Frank Barclay, Ed. McMullen, Will Farringer, Will Hodges, Ad. Brown, Chas.
Dever, and Will Ferguson. The boys are all young, active, and composed of
the right kind of material to make an excellent band. All they need to do
is to practice diligently, and we have no fears that the day is not far
hence when Winfield can boast of one of the best bands in the state. In
order to make the organization strong, it will be necessary for the businessmen
of Winfield to do all in their power to help the boys along. By unanimous
vote of the members, it was decided to christen it THE COURANT BAND.
W. J. Hodges...
Cowley County Courant, July 6, 1882.
Notwithstanding the failure of the committee
on the 4th of July celebration, and now that the thing is over, we will
say they were wholly and utterly inexcusable. A large crowd gathered at
Riverside Park, to enjoy themselves in exercises peculiar to the day. The
first thing on the program was singing by the Glee club, composed of Messrs.
Buckman, Snow, and Blair, and Misses Bard and Tresize, with Miss Nettie
McCoy as organist, which of course insured the best of music. After prayer
by Rev. J. Cairns, the declamation of Independence was read by W. C. Robinson,
in a clear, forcible manner. Then came the oration by Samuel Davis, Esq.,
this being his first effort, or as it is generally written, maiden
speech. Sam astonished everybody except those who knew him best. Few
young men are born with so much ability, and fewer still put it to so good
account. Mr. Davis comes of pure Kentucky stock, and closely related to
some of the greatest orators that state ever produced, which is saying a
great deal when we remember that Clay, Murhall, Breckinridge, and Crittenden
were natives of Kentucky. Sam will yet make his mark.
After more music an eloquent speech was
made by Judge J. Wade McDonald, followed by Judge Tipton. We will not stop
here to particularize, for it is not only expected, but understood, that
these gentlemen always acquit themselves with distinguished credit.
The main feature of the day was the baby
show. The meeting appointed three of the very best men that could be found
for judges, namely: Will C. Robinson, Henry Goldsmith, and Hon. S. C. Smith.
Mr. Robinson took his appointment as he should, of course, philosophically,
and stood his ground like a man. But Smith and Goldsmith, terrorized by
the array, not of the babies, but of the babies mothers, weakened
at the last moment, and took to the woods. But the irrepressible W. J. Hodges
followed and brought them back. The committee was then duly organized and
then the baby show proceeded.
The first little cherub shown was the
child of David and Mrs. Wilson. This was handed to Mr. Robinson, who took
it more or less gingerly in his arms and acted to all outward appearances
as if he had never held one before. The next one came to Henry Goldsmith,
who exhibited all the signs of being perfectly famil­iar with the whole
baby subject. But when it came the turn of our worthy County Commissioner
to hold the third one, he evinced every symptom of baby phobia. He took
it on his right arm, then on his left, then on his knees, then with both
hands he held it to his bosom, and with a smile, too ghastly to last any
time at all, made believe to kiss it. Only one premium being offered, it
soon became painfully evident that the judges were lost. The first premium
was however awarded to the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, but just what for
the judges themselves couldnt say. What to do with the others now
became a very serious question. Will had shown his good sense and judg­ment
in getting the first premiums for the one he held, for then he could get
it off his hands, literally and metaphorically, with a good grace. Then
Mr. Hodges came to the rescue, offered to pay the second premium out of
his own pocket. That disposed of Mr. Goldsmiths baby.
Now came the overpowering climax of the
entire show. S. C. couldnt return his little responsibility, olive
branch of affection, for, in his consternation and confusion, he had lost
track of its mother, and the mother, presumably mad because her darling
failed to receive a prize, repudiated the little angel. Here was confusion
worse confounded for our friend. At last, in his anguish, he pulled out
a brand new silver dollar and offered it as a third premium. Now if S. C.
had ever in his life under­stood this baby business, or had any experience
whatever, or had his wife about him, he would have known that the lady he
offered the premium and the baby to, was not its mother, never had been,
and to all appearances never would or could be.
What was the man to do. There he was with
a six months old baby on his hands, before the assembled wit and beauty
of Winfield, and he an old bachelor. Do you wonder that the cold clammy
sweat of outraged innocence and bashfulness coursed down his back? That
was two oclock in the afternoon, on the 4th day of July, the thermometer
just 106 in the shade. He tried several motherly looking females but to
no avail. When W. J. Hodges, always on hand, came to the rescue, and relieved
him of both the baby and the dollar, and in his facetious way said, Here
is Smith with a baby on his hands, and willing to give a dollar to any lady
who will mother it, the effect was electrical. We may not be just
accurate in our exact notings of the performance, but in the main are correct.
The day was one of unalloyed enjoyment to those who participated and will
be long remembered in the hearts, minds, and thoughts of our people.
Winfield Courier, August 10, 1882.
The Fair.
The superintendent, W. J. Hodges, is fitting
the race track up in good shape for the use of the steppers that will be
on hand for the honors of the turf.
The association has recently built, at
a large expense, a new bridge across Timber Creek a short distance above
the ford leading to the grounds, thus providing both an entrance and exit
gate, which will prevent the jam and commotion that would otherwise result
from the great number of teams that will be continually going and coming
from the fair grounds.
May Hodges...
[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: OLIVIA.]
Winfield Courier, September 7, 1882.
The Misses May Hodges and Ella Randall
are rusticating in Salem at present, visiting the Hoylands, Vances, and
Pixleys.
J. L. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
A disturbance occurred Monday between
Ansel Gridley, Jr., and Mr. Hodges, the Ninth Avenue grocer, over some rent,
in which they came to blows, with no serious results except a bloody nose.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
J. L. Hodges, the 9th Avenue grocer, recently
purchased the R. H. True property on East 9th Avenue. Mrs. True will soon
join her husband in Florida, their future home.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, October 19, 1882.
The Board of Directors of the Agricultural
Fair Association met at the COURIER office last Saturday to close up the
business of the late fair. Present: Judge Tipton, president; T. A. Blanchard,
secretary; J. J. Johnson, J. C. Roberts, W. J. Hodges. After transacting
such business as came before it, the Board adjourned until Saturday, October
28th, which is the regular meeting.
Charles Hodges...
Winfield Courier, October 19, 1882.
MARRIED. The marriage of Mr. Will O. Whiting
and Miss Maggie McClain, which took place at the Baptist Church last Thursday
evening, was an unusually brilliant one. The church was filled with friends,
who had gathered to see the ceremony performed, and the church was beautifully
decorated for the occasion. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Cairns,
in his most impressive manner, and the happy couple retired to the residence
of Col. Wm. Whiting to receive the congratulations of their friends, of
whom about fifty were present and partook of an elegant repast, after which
the bride and groom were driven to the depot to take the westbound train
for an extended bridal tour. The bride was attired in a handsome steel gray
grosgrain silk, elegantly trimmed in cream Spanish lace and orange blossoms.
Miss Cora Berkey, the bridesmaid, was dressed in pink silk with white over-dress,
pink flowers, and Spanish lace. Mr. Jack Hyden was best man for the groom,
and Messrs. Fred Whiting, Chas. Hodges, and Jim. Berry acted as ushers.
We extend congratulations to the happy pair and hope they may live long
and prosper.
A wee bit confusing! Charles Hodges was
managing grocery store for his father, W. J. Hodges, with Rinker. Not apparent
if Charles will now continue with Cochran...
Winfield Courier, November 2, 1882.
The firm of Hodges and Rinker has been
dissolved, Mr. Hodges retiring, and Jap. Cochran taking his interest.
W. J. Hodges...
Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1882.
Stockmens Meeting.
ARKANSAS CITY, Dec. 18th, 1882.
Pursuant to notice published, calling
a stockmens meeting at the Central Avenue, on Monday last, about thirty
stockmen responded, and the meeting was called to order at 1 oclock
p.m. Mr. Hodges was called to the chair, and O. O. Clendenning was appointed
Secretary. The Chairman then read an article from a Cherokee paper, stating
what the Cherokee Council had done to prevent Eastern Companies from fencing,
and thus depriving the stockmen of the several ranges for which they had
paid and held license to in the Indian Territory.
Mr. J. E. Snow, Attorney of Winfield,
then read a series of resolutions prepared by himself and W. P. Hackney,
the acting attorneys for the stockmen. The resolutions are too lengthy to
be inserted here, but the sum and substance was that the stockmen there
assembled pledged themselves to abide by and aid each other to the utmost
extremity in resisting the action of the fencing monopolies which are attempting
to illegally force them from their ranges.
The resolutions were adopted and signed;
and the following gentlemen, Messrs. F. M. Stewart, D. Warren, and W. H.
Dunn, were appointed a committee to act in the premises and decide as to
the action necessary to be taken to enforce the resolutions as adopted.
A motion was put and carried that the
minutes of the meeting be published after which the meeting adjourned subject
to a call of the committee.
Winfield Courier, December 28, 1882.
A couple of our hog buyers, Dave Frew
and W. J. Hodges, had a set-to on the street Thursday, which resulted in
no blood-shed and ten dollars to the city treasury. The boys must pay for
their circus. The only bad feature about it is that the fellow who gets
licked has to contribute just as much as the fellow who licked him.
Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.
Winfield Lodge No. 18, A. O. U. W., held
its regular election of officers on Friday, December 29, 1882, with the
following result.
M. U., C. C. Green; F., W. J. Hodges;
O., A. B. Snow; Rec., E. F. Blair; Fin., J. F. McMullen; R., G. S. Manser;
G., S. J. Hepler; O. W., J. E. Snow; I. W., B. M. Legg; Trustee, W. J. Hodges;
Representative, D. M. Legg.
It could well be that J. L. and J. W.
Hodges were related, as indicated by next item.
J. L. Hodges and J. W. Hodges, partners,
Hodges & Hodges...
[LEGAL NOTICE.]
Winfield Courier, January 18, 1883.
RECAP IN JUSTICES COURT BEFORE G. H. BUCKMAN,
A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OF THE CITY OF WINFIELD...J. L. HODGES AND J. W.
HODGES, PARTNERS UNDER THE FIRM NAME OF HODGES & HODGES, PLAINTIFFS,
VS. MARGARET WINNER, GEORGE WINNER & FRED McCAY, DEFENDANTS. HENRY E.
ASP, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.
Recap of Claims Submitted in report of
Commissioners Proceedings given by J. S. Hunt, County Clerk of Cowley County.
W. J. Hodges, Talesman.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1883.
Stockmens Meeting.
Pursuant to call a number of stockmen
met at the office of C. M. Scott, in Arkansas City, Kansas, and organized
by calling Mr. John H. Tomlin, of Winfield, to the chair and C. M. Scott,
Secretary.
The following gentlemen were present:
W. J. Hodges, John Mytie, John Love, Love,
Weathers, Tipton, Chinn, Wicks, D. Warren, Hugh McGinn, J. H. Saunders,
Moorehouse, Dr. Carlisle, and others.
On motion a committee of three was appointed
to settle all claims of stockmen with the parties proposing to fence, or
any other whose interests might conflict.
Committee: W. J. Hodges, Chairman; Drury
Warren, and C. M. Scott.
Mr. Weathers thought the Oil Company had
no right in the Territory, and did not believe in adjusting matters with
them. Thought they should not be recognized in the meeting at all.
Mr. Hodges thought if they paid the tax
and complied with the law, they had as much right as anyone to the unoccupied
range, and that we should not expect the range to lay idle, and that it
would not, and anyone claiming it and paying for it would be protected,
whether they were of Kansas, Pennsylvania, or England.
Mr. Chinn said if a man paid, he had no
protection against Texas cattle, to which Mr. Hodges replied; only through
the Stock Association.
Mr. Warren didnt see any harm in
the Oil Company occupying the range as long as they interfered with the
rights of no one legally there.
Mr. Love is on the west side of the range
they propose to fence. He hasnt paid his tax. When he stopped there,
he did not expect to remain longwas going farther west, but finally
concluded to remain. He then rendered payment to the Treasurer of the Cherokee
Nation, and his offer was refused, although he was first on the ground,
and had conflicted with no one; and after they had refused, the grant and
privilege was given to Mr. Gore. He did not believe in discriminating in
favor of a monopoly, and that too, when they were not on the ground, and
have not yet a hoof of stock on the range. He said there was no fairness
in it, and that the Oil Company were only acting fair since they could do
no better. That they had tried to shut out all alike and would have done
it if they could, and he appealed to the stockmen to stand by him as he
had stood by them.
Mr. Hodges thought Mr. Loves case
one of merit, and that his right would not be ignored.
On motion the meeting elected Mr. Tomlin,
Mr. Love, and C. M. Scott a committee of three to forward the grievance
to Major John Q. Tufts at Muskogee, Indian Territory.
On motion Drury Warren, Mr. Wicks, and
Mr. Weathers were appointed a committee of three to attend the meeting of
the Cherokee Strip Stock Association, to be held at Caldwell March 6, 1883.
The following resolutions were introduced
and passed.
Resolved, That it is the sense and desire of this meeting that no quarantine
ground be established east of Bitter Creek.
Resolved, That no through Texas cattle be permitted to be driven along the
State Line east of Bitter Creek, or within four miles of the line during
the summer months and that we will use our best endeavors to prevent such
doing.
Resolved, That each and everyone of us become a member of the Cherokee Strip
Association, and that we stand by one another in the protection of our rights.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Caldwell Commercial, Thursday, March 8, 1883.
The third annual meeting of the Cherokee
Strip Stockmens Association met in the Opera House on Tuesday, March
6, 1883, at 11 a.m., and was called to order by the president, Ben S. Miller,
who made the following remarks.
It becomes my painful duty to call this
Association to order again. Painful, because it will be a rehash of what
we have done, the past year, some of which has come to light, and some of
which may never show up. On looking to my right, I miss the face of one
who, in life, was one of the best supporters the chair had, and whose council
and suggestions were always so timely. I refer with sorrow to our friend
and brother, A. H. Johnson, who was stricken down in the prime of life last
summer, without a moments warning, by the Power that controls the
elements. He has gone to a place where scattering, gatherings,
and round-ups are no more. Whether to a range that is fenced
or open, we know not; but we do know that if it is fenced, no Congress,
Secretary of the Interior, or Indian Commission can tear it down at their
pleasure.
On re-assembling at 2 p.m., the committee
on credentials reported the following list of new members, which report
was accepted.
D. R. Streeter, Northrup & Stephens,
C. W. Blaine, F. M. Stewart, R. B. Clark, R. H. Campbell, W. J. Hodges,
G. A. Thompson, S. A. Garth, W. H. Harrelston, W. M. Dunn, G. B. Mote, Crutchfield
& Carpenter, Walworth, Walton & Rhodes, W. B. Lee, W. W. Wicks,
J. A. Emmerson, John Myrtle, J. H. Hill, A. J. Snider, A. G. Evans, R. W.
Phillips, E. W. Payne, Tomlin & Webb, H. W. Roberts, E. P. Fouts, W.
W. Stephens, A. Mills, C. M. Scott, H. P. Standley, Lafe Merritt, J. N.
Florer, D. W. Roberts, C. H. Dye, M. W. Brand, Drury Warren, W. P. Herring,
S. T. Tuttle, E. W. Rannols, N. J. Thompson, W. H. Dunn, E. A. Hereford,
J. Love, Johnsons & Hosmer, S. T. Mayor, D. A. Streeter, M. H. Snyder,
S. P. Burress, C. C. Clark, J. C. Weathers, G. V. Collins, and H. H. Campbell.
Mr. Hodges asked leave to file paper for
consideration of the convention at the proper time concerning Oil Company
troubles. Paper was read and discussed.
Mr. Gore, representing the Company, supposed
to be the Pennsylvania Oil Company, stated that it was not a part of said
company, but was a private enterprise, and that they were willing to agree
to anything reasonable concerning the ranges.
Mr. Hewins thought the paper should go
to the committee on arbitration.
W. J. Hodges...
Caldwell Commercial, Thursday, March 15, 1883.
THE CHEROKEE STRIP LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION.
LAST DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Charter and By-Laws.
FOURTH DAYMORNING SESSION.
The meeting was called to order by President
Miller at 9 oclock a.m.
President Miller announced the appointment
of the following committees as having been appointed by the Board of Directors
on the evening previous at its meeting.
BRAND BOOKS. M. H. Bennett and W. E. Bridge.
FINANCE. M. H. Bennett, S. Tuttle, and
J. W. Hamilton.
ARBITRATION. H. W. Timberlake, W. M. Corzine,
and D. R. Streeter.
TRAILS, POST ROAD, AND QUARANTINE GROUNDS.
H. Hodgson, W. B. Helm, O. Ewell, W. J. Hodges, and John A. Blair.
INSPECTION. A. M. Colson, J. Will Carter,
and Marion Blair.
ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION. M. H. Bennett,
A. M. Colson, W. P. Herring, A. Drumm, and E. W. Payne.
CLAIMS. S. Tuttle, Ben Garland, and Charles
H. Moore.
Caldwell Commercial, Thursday, March 15, 1883.
CHARTER OF THE CHEROKEE STRIP LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION.
We, the undersigned persons of competent
age, do hereby associate ourselves together for the purpose of forming a
private corporation under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Kansas,
the purpose of which is and shall be the improvement of the breed
of domestic animals, by the importation, grazing, breeding, sale,
barter, and exchange thereof.
The name of such corporation shall be
The Cherokee Strip Live Stock Association.
SECOND. The purpose for which the corporation
is formed is the improvement of the breed of domestic animals by the importation,
grazing, breeding, sale, barter, and exchange thereof.
THREE. The principal office and place
of business of the corporation shall be at the city of Caldwell, in Sumner
County, Kansas, but its place or places of and for holding, breeding, grazing,
selling, bartering, and exchanging the domestic animals for the improvement
of the breed of which the corporation is as aforesaid organized shall be
wherever the same can be in the opinion of the directors or such other body
of the stockholders or members of such corporation as may be authorized
to act for the corporation most advantageously located.
FOURTH. The terms for which the corporation
is to exist shall be for forty years.
FIFTH. The number of the directors of
the corporation shall be nine, and the following named stockholders are
appointed directors for the first year, viz:
E. M. Hewins, whose residence is Cedarvale,
Kansas.
J. W. Hamilton, whose residence is Wellington,
Kansas.
A. J. Day, whose residence is Caldwell,
Kansas.
S. Tuttle, whose residence is Caldwell,
Kansas.
M. H. Bennett, whose residence is Caldwell,
Kansas.
Andrew Drumm, whose residence is Caldwell,
Kansas.
Ben S. Miller, whose residence is Caldwell,
Kansas.
E. W. Payne, whose residence is Medicine
Lodge, Kansas.
Chas. H. Eldred, whose residence is Carrollton,
Illinois.
Which said charter was on said date duly
transmitted, postage pre-paid to the Honorable Secretary of State at Topeka,
Kansas, and on said date the by-laws for the regulation of the business
of said corporation were by your said committee formulated, and that thereafter
to-wit: On the 8th day of March, 1883, the board of directors of said corporation,
met in pursuance of the provisions of said charter and in conformity of
law elected Ben S. Miller, one of said board of directors, president of
said corporation, and at the same time appointed John A. Blair as secretary
and M. H. Bennett as treasurer thereof, and duly ratified and accepted the
by-laws herein before referred to, wherefore we respectfully suggest that
our action in and about the matter aforesaid, be approved and accepted as
the fulfillment of the duties by you imposed upon us as your committee for
the purposes aforesaid, and that we be now discharged from further duty.
BY-LAWS OF THE CHEROKEE STRIP LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION.
ARTICLE I.
SECTION 1. The name and style of the corporation
shall be The Cherokee Strip Live Stock Association.
SECTION 2. The object of the Association
is to provide for and promote the improvement of the breed of domestic animals
by all lawful means, such as providing for the purchase, importation, barter,
sale, and exchange thereof, at such place or places, within or without the
territorial limits of this State, as shall be or seem to be, most conducive
to the advancement of the interests of the Association; in pursuance of
the purpose and object of which the same has been and is as aforesaid organized
inclusive of the right by which and on behalf, of said Association to purchase
any and all of whatsoever kind of domestic animals it, the said Association,
may see fit or desire to purchase, or in any lawful manner acquire, together
with the right to purchase or lease any or all parcels or tracts of land,
where-soever situated, as may be necessary for the holding, keeping, grazing,
breeding, handling, selling, bartering, or in any lawful manner whatsoever
exchanging any or all of any or all kinds of domestic animals so as aforesaid
purchased, imported, handled, bred, grazed, obtained by barter or exchange
by or on behalf of said Association.
All persons, corporations, or companies
who now occupy undisputed range in the Cherokee Strip, and who agree to
pay the assessments to which may be hereinafter levied upon them by authority
of persons empowered by the Association to make levies for any and all purposes,
may be eligible to membership in this Association upon the payment of the
membership fees, as hereinafter provided.
All corporations, stock associations,
or companies becoming members of this Association, shall do so in the name
of the corporation, stock association, or company by which they are known,
and in all elections or business which is to or may be decided by votes
of members of this Association, such member or representative of any and
all other corporations, stock associations, or companies being members of
this Association shall be entitled to one vote, and no more.
Any party holding an undisputed and prescribed
range, whether of one person, a company, corporation, or pool, shall be
entitled to one membership; that is to say, if one person holds a certain
prescribed range alone, he shall be entitled to one membership, and the
same rule as to corporations and companies if, for convenience, two or more
individuals hold each a prescribed range, and hold such range in common,
each of such ranges shall be entitled to one membership, and each membership
shall be entitled to one vote. Any person possessing the qualifications
hereinbefore mentioned, and desiring to become a member of this Association,
shall first pay to the treasurer the sum of ten dollars ($10), and take
said treasurers receipt therefor, and upon presentation of said receipt
to the secretary of this Association, and subscribing to the by-laws, shall
be entitled to a certificate of membership, which said certificate shall
thereupon be issued in the name of this Association; provided that persons
owning ranges or holding cattle contiguous to the range occupied by the
members of this Association in the Indian Territory, may be elected honorary
members of this Association upon the recommendation of the board of directors.
All transfer of ranges by purchase or
otherwise shall be recorded by the Secretary of this Association in a book
to be by him kept for that purpose.
All members of this Association are required
within thirty days from their admission to membership to furnish to the
secretary a plain and accurate description of the marks and brands
of all domestic animals owned or held by such member; which said description
of said marks and brands shall be plainly and fully recorded by said secretary
in a book to be by him kept for such purpose.
BOARD OF ARBITRATION.
A board of arbitration shall be appointed,
to consist of three members of the Association, such board to be appointed
by the directors and to hold their office during the pleasure of said board
of directors, who shall have power to settle all questions in dispute between
members of this Association, and from the decision of such board of arbitration
either party in interest may appeal to the board of directors by giving,
upon the rendition of said decision, immediate notice of his intention to
so appeal, and by entering into and undertaking to the opposite party in
such sum as said board of arbitrators shall deem sufficient credentials
for the payment of all costs and expenses necessarily incurred by reason
of such appeal. In the event of the decision of said arbitrators being affirmed
by said board of directors, thereupon the chairman of said board of arbitrators
shall immediately notify the board of directors of the pendency of such
appeal and state the time and place when and where said board of directors
shall meet to hear and determine the same; which time shall not be less
than ten nor more than sixty days from the time of taking such appeal, and
the time and place of sitting of said board of directors to hear said matter
shall be at such point as said board of arbitrators may direct; provided,
always, that in no event except by consent of parties shall the place of
the sitting of said board of directors for such purpose be other than at
the city of Caldwell, in Sumner County, Kansas, or at some well-known and
convenient ranch upon the grazing lands of the Association; and the chairman
of the board of arbitrators upon the giving an acceptance of the appeal
bond hereinbefore provided for, immediately notify the parties in interest
of the time when, and the place where, the board of directors shall be called
to meet to hear and determine and appeal; and the decision of said board
of directors shall be final.
The following are the names of members
of the Association so far as we have been able to obtain them.
Blair, Battin & Cooper, E. W. Payne,
for Comanche County Pool, T. F. Pryor & Co., S. T. Tuttle, S & Z
Tuttle, R. B. Clark, W. H. Harrelston, H. Hodgson & Co., John Myrtle,
McClellen Cattle Company, Johnsons & Hosmer, G. A. Thompson, C. M. Crocker,
Robert Eatock, Wm. Corzine, M. J. Lane, Hammers Clark & Co., McGredy
& Harlen, Walworth, Walton & Rhodes, D. P. Robinson & Northrup,
Windsor Bros., H. A. Todd, Wicks, Corbin & Streeter, W. B. Helm, N.
J. Thompson, Bates & Payne, E. W. Rannells, S. P. Burress, W. W. Wicks,
Dean & Broderick, Shattuck Bros. & Co., H. H. Campbell, Briggs &
Wilson, John Love & Son, J. C. Weathers & Sons, Ewell & Justis,
A. M. Colson, W. S. & T. Snow, Dominion Cattle Company, Theo Horsley
& Co., Southern Kansas Border Live Stock Company, J. W. Hamilton, manager,
G. W. Miller (W. M. Vanhook in charge), B. H. Campbell, Drury Warren, L.
Musgrove, A. A. Wiley, Tomlin & Webb, Geo. V. Collins, J. F. Conner
& Co., Cobb & Hutton, A. J. & C. P. Day, Moore & Rohrer,
Carnegie & Fraser, M. K. Krider, Texas Land and Cattle Company (limited),
W. C. Quinlon, Ben Garland, Ballenger & Schlupp, A. T. & T. P. Wilson,
A. Mills, H. W. Timberlake & Hall, Stewart & Hodges, Drumm &
Snider, Williamson Blair & Co., Charles Collins, Ben S. Miller, Gregory,
Eldred & Co., W. R. Terwilliger, M. H. Bennett, Barfoot & Santer,
Hewins & Titus, Sylvester Flitch, D. A. Greever, Stoller & Rees,
Crane & Larimer, Dickey Bros., McClain & Foss, E. M. Ford &
Co., Dornblazer & Dole, J. C. Pryor & Co.
HONORARY MEMBERS: W. E. Campbell, L. C.
Bidwell.
J. L. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.
Meeting of the Fair Association.
The annual meeting of the Cowley County
Fair Association met at the Courthouse Tuesday afternoon. W. A. Tipton called
the meeting to order, and announced the first business in order to be the
election of nine directors for the ensuing year.
The following persons were elected directors.
C. M. Scott, Creswell; R. W. Stevens,
Richland; Jas. B. Schofield, Winfield; J. L. Stewart, Ninnescah; Henry Harbaugh,
Pleasant Valley; R. B. Pratt, Fairview; Jas. F. Martin, Vernon; J. L. Hodges,
Winfield; B. F. Wood, Winfield.
An election for officers resulted as follows:
Henry Harbaugh, president; B. F. Wood, vice-president; Ed. P. Greer, secretary;
J. W. Millspaugh, treasurer.
The time for holding the Fair this year
was fixed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 3rd, 4th,
5th, and 6th. Messrs. Wood, Hodges, and Greer were appointed a committee
on purchase or lease of Fair Grounds. The directors were notified to meet
at the COURIER editorial rooms on Saturday, April 28th, at 2 oclock
p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1883.
Cowley County Agricultural and Horticultural Society.
Winfield, Kansas, April 12, 1883. At the
Annual meeting of the members of the Association, held at the Courthouse
in this place Tuesday, the following persons were elected Directors for
the ensuing year: R. B. Pratt, Fairview; Jas. F. Martin, Vernon; J. L. Hodges,
Winfield; B. F. Wood, Winfield; C. M. Scott, Creswell; R. W. Stevens, Richland;
Jas. B. Schofield, Winfield; J. L. Stewart, Ninnescah; Henry Harbaugh, Pleasant
Valley. A quorum of the Board being present, the following officers were
then elected: President, Henry Harbaugh; Vice President, B. F. Wood; Secretary,
Ed. P. Greer; Treasurer, J. W. Millspaugh. A meeting of the Board of Directors
was called for Saturday, April 28, at 2 oclock p.m., at the Courier
editorial rooms. It is important that every member of the new Board should
be present and qualify. ED. P. GREER, Secretary.
J. L. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.
Mr. J. L. Hodges lost a fine cow Tuesday
evening. It is supposed that she ate too much grass or poisoned weeds. She
died in great agony and pitched and tore around viciously.
Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.
Where the Money Came From.
The following are the cash contributions
to the general editorial entertainment fund. More was raised than was used
and those who subscribed first took more than their share, so that others
had to be somewhat limited in their contributions to give others a chance.
J. L. Hodges: $1.00.
It appears that W. J. Hodges had a partner:
F. M. Stewart...
Caldwell Journal, May 17, 1883.
STEWART & HODGES.
Range on Turkey and Possum Creeks, Northeast of Ponca Agency. P. O.,
Winfield, Kansas.
W. J. Hodges...
Excerpts...
Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.
We publish in full below the Charter and
By-laws of the Fair Association. The organization is now complete and at
work. Every farmer should read this carefully and be ready to suggest any
changes necessary at the next regular meeting.
The undersigned do hereby voluntarily
associate ourselves together for the purpose of forming a private corporation
under the laws of the state of Kansas, and do hereby certify:
That the name of this corporation shall
be The Cowley County Fair and Driving Park Association.
That the number of directors or trustees
of this corporation shall be seventeen (17), and the names and residences
of those who are appointed for the first year are:
A. H. Doane, Winfield; A. T. Spotswood,
Winfield; D. L. Kretsinger, Winfield; J. B. Schofield, Winfield; C. C. Black,
Winfield; W. J. Hodges, Winfield; E. P. Greer, Winfield; W. S. Mendenhall,
Winfield; Sam Phoenix, Richland Township; S. S. Lynn, Vernon Township; G.
L. Gale, Rock Township; Henry Harbaugh, Pleasant Valley Township; R. F. Burden,
Windsor Township; E. B. Nicholson, Dexter Township; J. W. Millspaugh, Vernon
Township; J. B. Nipp, Creswell Township; J. F. Martin, Vernon Township.
That the estimated value of the goods,
chattels, lands, rights, and credits owned by the corporation is ten thousand
($10,000) dollars; that the amount of the capital stock of this corporation
shall be ten thousand ($10,000) dollars, and shall be divided into two hundred
(200) shares, of fifty ($50) dollars each, non-assessable above face value.
Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.
Last week W. J. Hodges bought of C. C.
Wood a fine bull, which is a half-brother to Kansas Queen, the
Mammoth cow now on exhibition with Forepaughs show. The price paid
was eighty dollars.
Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.
By virtue of a previous call, the citizens
met to devise ways and means for a 4th of July celebration at Winfield.
Capt. J. S. Hunt was elected President, and O. M. Seward, Secretary.
Hon. C. C. Black stated the object of
the meeting, and Col. Whiting moved to celebrate. Carried.
On motion Mayor Emerson was elected President
of the day, and Col. Whiting, Marshal, with power to select his own aids,
and have general charge of programme for the day.
On motion the following committees were
appointed.
Finance: J. P. Baden, J. B. Lynn, M. L.
Robinson.
Grounds: S. C. Smith, D. L. Kretsinger,
E. P. Greer.
Programme: J. C. McMullen, J. L. Horning,
H. D. Gans.
Committee on Indians: W. J. Hodges, N.
C. Myers, Col. Whiting.
Special Trains: Kennedy, Branham, H. E.
Asp.
Amusements: C. C. Black, T. M. McGuire,
John Keck, Jas. Vance, A. T. Spotswood, and J. Wade McDonald.
Fire Works: Henry Goldsmith, J. P. Baden,
M. OHara.
Music: Crippen, Buckman, Snow.
Military Display: Capt. Haight, Dr. Wells,
Col. Whiting.
Speakers: Rembaugh, Millington, Hackney.
Will Hodges...
Winfield Courier, June 14, 1883.
Frank Robinson and Will Hodges are home
from the State University during vacation.
W. J. Hodges and Frank M. Stewart: Ranch
in Territory...
Winfield Courier, June 14, 1883.
Drury Warren and J. J. Beach had a set
to with carving knives at Hodges and Stewarts ranch in the Territory Tuesday
evening. Drury had his shoulder and part of the muscle of his left arm cut,
but not seriously.
Hodges and Stewart...
Caldwell Journal, June 21, 1883.
THE BOARD OF ARBITRATORS.
Decisions Rendered.
The Board of Arbitrators of the Cherokee
Strip Live Stock Association, convened on the 12th, inst., adjourned on
Friday, and on Monday resumed the task of settling disputes over ranges
and range lines.
The case of Windsor & Roberts vs.
Hodges & Stewart, owing to the absence of the defendants, was continued
until the next meeting of the Board.
The first name or initials of Mr.
Hodges were not given...
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
The body of Green Wise was recovered last
week but a short distance from where he rode into the stream and was buried
at Caldwell by Mr. Hodges, a cousin of the deceased.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, June 28, 1883.
Last Friday a young man rode hurriedly
in town and reported that he had been robbed at Limbockers ford on
Dutch Creek by two men. On receipt of the news, Sheriff Gary became greatly
excited. Here, at least, was a chance to achieve fame and glory, and show
the world that he was in truth and in fact a valiant and active officer,
by starting out at once and bringing in the robbers, alone and single handed.
But hold! As he buckles on his trusty revolvers and girds about his loins
a fresh belt of cartridges, a change comes over the spirit of his dream.
He remembers that robbers are bold, bad men, and he remembers reading in
a dime novel in the long years ago about bandits who laid in ambush for
their pursuers and sometimes captured them and carried them away into the
fastnesses to die of starvation. As he thought on these things and wondered
what raven would feed the widow and orphans when he was gone, he grew sad,
until finally he decided to raise a posse to defend him in case
the robbers refused to be arrested peaceably. No sooner was the decision
made than it was carried into effectand right here was brought actively
into play our sheriffs wonderful power as an organizer. In less than
two hours he had fourteen men, seven double-barreled shot guns, and twenty-two
revolvers on their way to the scene of the robbery, three miles out. The
order of march was as follows.
Frank Finch, with hand cuffs and shackles.
Charlie Limbocker, accompanied by a double-barreled
shot gun.
Ben Herrod ditto.
F. M. Burge ditto.
A. B. Taylor, deputy sheriff, carrying
in addition to his own, part of the Sheriffs armory.
Johnny Riley, double-barreled shot gun
and two revolvers.
W. J. Hodges and Johnny Hudson, Aids-de-camp
to Sheriff and Ex-Captain S. G. Gary.
Ammunition wagon.
Owing to the limited time and the absence
of Capt. Haight, the battery was not called out, but held in reserve.
Arriving at the scene of action, the posse was halted and Sheriff
Gary advanced cautiously to the front, where he discovered Constable Siverd
with the alleged victim.
Mr. Siverd had been on the ground some
time, examined for tracks, found none, and concluded that the robbery was
a canard. He so informed the doughty sheriff, which seemed to revive his
drooping spirits and the posse was allowed to disperse while
the Sheriff returned to Winfield by way of New Salem.
It was an active and valiant struggle
to defend the rights of an injured citizen, and we take pleasure in commending
Sheriff Gary for his energy, and for the rare power of organization he displayed
in getting such a large force of men, fully equipped and on the road in
such a short space of time. We tremble for the result should a bonafide
robbery occur within his jurisdiction. The expenses of conveying the
posse were only $12.50, which the county can well afford to
pay.
Because Sheriff Gary performs the
duties of his office in an energetic but quiet and unostentatious manner,
Greer becomes disgruntled and wants the Sheriff to make more noise and fuss.
Capt. Gary is not that kind of man, Ed. Telegram.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, July 12, 1883.
The one hundred and seventh anniversary
of the Nations independence was celebrated in grand style last Wednesday.
The people commenced gathering before sunrise, and from that time on until
eleven oclock every road leading into Winfield was crowded with teams,
pedestrians, and horsemen.
At ten oclock the procession was
formed on Main Street by W. J. Hodges, Chief Marshal, and marched to Riverside
Park, headed by the Courier Band.
Hodges and Stewart...
Caldwell Journal, July 12, 1883.
BOARD OF ARBITRATION.
Second Session.
The Board met on the 5th day of July.
The first case, Windsor & Roberts vs. Hodges & Stewart, compromised.
J. L. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, July 19, 1883.
Mr. J. L. Hodges lost a pocket-book containing
fifty-two dollars, Saturday morning. He had it in his pocket in the morning,
and missed it about nine oclock. The finder should be honest enough
to return it.
W. L. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.
The following superintendents of their
respective departments will please meet with the secretary at his office
as early as possible on the first day of the Fair, Sept. 25th. The duties
of the superintendents will be to have charge, under the general superintendent,
of the departments to which they are assigned, and to select judges to award
the different premiums. Those who find it impossible to serve will notify
the secretary as early as possible that others may be appointed in their
stead.
Hogs, W. J. Hodges.
Davie, son of J. L. Hodges.
Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.
Davie, the nine year old son of J. L.
Hodges, was thrown from a horse while racing on the fair ground track Sunday
evening and lay senseless for a time, though not injured seriously. Dolphie
Green also received a fall from his pony Saturday, which laid him out for
a few moments. Parents cant be too careful about letting boys of this
age use horses as they please. Being very venturesome, injurious results
are apt to follow.
Hodges of Winfield...
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The Winfield Nine
went down to Arkansas City Wednesday to play her club a game of base ball
for the county championship. Victory is ours, saith the Winfield lites.
Courier.
The tide of events proved the Winfieldites
to be off their base just about as bad as the Nine
were. Our boys scooped em bag and baggage, as will be seen by a perusal
of the score of the game in another column.
That Base Ball Game.
Winfield has a fly base ball club, with
fly suits, much assurance, and a reputation well calculated to strike terror
to the hearts of the insignificant ball tossers in the rural districts.
This club has vanquished everything in the county, and finally concluded
to wind up their march of victory by giving the good people in this neck
of the woods an exhibition of their perfect playing. Our boys have no club,
and none of them have played for several years, still they agreed to take
up a few scribs and give our Winfield friends a trialonly daring to
hope that they might be able to get hold of the ball often enough to make
it interesting for their shoulder striking visitors. In the first inning
the raw recruits of the sand hills succeeded in making only eleven runs;
the magnanimous nine from the county seat didnt want any this time,
and proceeded to go out in the order in which they went to the bat. Then
our boys rested a couple of innings in order that their opponents might
catch up. In the fourth and fifth innings our boys scored ten and nine respectively,
bringing the total score up to thirtythe Winfield boys close behind
them with a total score of five. At this point our catcher was knocked out
of time, and in the remaining innings the gorgeous uniforms ran their score
up to twenty-two, while our ambling haybinders modestly retired with fifty-three
marks to their credit. Below will be found the score in detail.
TOO SMALL TO REALLY READ! MAKING A GUESS
ON NAMES ONLY!
ARKANSAS CITY: F. Gage, c.; C. Baxter,
p.; G. Wright, s. s.; O. F. Godfrey, 1st b.; Ollie Stevenson, 2nd b.; John
Shelden, 3rd b.; E. Gage, l. f.; McNulty, c. f.; C. Hilliard, r. f.
WINFIELD: Conner, c.; Williams, p.; McMullen,
s. s.; Freeland, 1st b.; Austin, 2nd b.; Hodges, 3rd b.; Hughes, l. f.;
Moore, c. f.; Sherman, r. f.
FINAL SCORE: Arkansas City, 53; Winfield,
22.
Frank Schiffbauer, Umpire.
It is the intention, we believe, to play
the return game on the fair grounds in Winfield next week.
Will Hodges and Mrs. Hodges from
Wisconsin...
[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: OLIVIA.]
Winfield Courier, November 15, 1883.
Mr. Will Hodges was the guest of Joe Hoyland
last week.
Mrs. Hodges of Winfield, but lately returned
from Wisconsin, is the guest of the Hoylands and seems perfectly delighted
to get back to spend the winter here.
J. L. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, December 6, 1883.
A Mrs. Bailey was arrested last Friday
for taking $1.50 from J. L. Hodges grocery store. She plead guilty
and was fined $10 and costs. She had been pilfering small sums at different
times.
Winfield Courier, December 20, 1883.
J. L. Hodges was arrested on four counts
for violation of the prohibitory law last week. The case was tried Monday
and Tuesday but the jury failed to agree.
Chas. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.
The Masquerade.
The members of the Pleasant Hour Club
have made the winter thus far very pleasant in a social way. Their hops
have been well attended, and the utmost good feeling and harmony has prevailed.
Their masquerade ball last Thursday evening was the happiest hit of the
season. The floor was crowded with maskers and the raised platforms filled
with spectators. At nine oclock the grand march was called,
and the mixture of grotesque, historical, mythological, and fairy figures
was most attractive and amusing. Then, when the quadrilles were called,
the effect of the clown dancing with a grave and sedate nun, and Romeo swinging
a pop-corn girl, was, as one of the ladies expressed it, just too
cute.
The following is the list of names of
those in masque, together with a brief description of costume or character
represented.
Chas. Hodges, School Teacher.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.
On Monday afternoon the stockholders of
the Cowley County Fair and Driving Park Association met in the Opera House
for the purpose of re-organizing the Board of Directors for the year 1884,
and receiving reports of the condition and doings of the Association for
the year. About seventy-five stockholders, representing nearly all of the
subscribed stock, were present.
W. J. Hodges: 2 Shares.
Frank Stewart of Stewart, Hodges, and
Snyder...
Arkansas City Traveler, January 30, 1884.
Mr. Frank Stewart, a stockman of 14 years
experience, has been in town the past few days. He is senior member of the
cattle firm of Stewart, Hodges & Snyder, and has just completed arrangements
securing their lease to 43,095 acres in the territory for five years. Mr.
Stewart has had a rare experience in the West, Northwest, and Southwest,
having been in every state and territory west of the Mississippi.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, March 27, 1884.
W. J. Hodges sold his farm in Tisdale
Township Tuesday for seven thousand, five hundred dollars.
Winfield Courier, March 27, 1884.
DIED. Mr. John Shaughnessy, brother of
Mrs. W. J. Hodges, died last week. He has been in poor health for some time.
The funeral took place at the residence of J. W. Hodges on Sunday afternoon,
Rev. Gans officiating.
Winfield Courier, March 27, 1884.
A Card. We desire to express our gratitude
and thankfulness to those friends who so kindly gave us their comfort and
assistance during the recent visitation of death in our family. Their kindly
offices cannot be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hodges.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.
The election for city officers Tuesday
passed off quietly, only about 550 votes being polled. The following is
the result.
SECOND WARD.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: G. H. Buckman, 205;
J. E. Snow, 131; L. L. Beck, 96.
CONSTABLES: H. H. Siverd, 146; T. H. Herrod,
128; Jas. McLain, 121.
COUNCILMEN: W. J. Hodges, 120; S. J. Hepler,
97.
Stewart & Hodges...
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1884.
On Wednesday evening, April 2, during
a heavy north wind, a prairie fire came down on Kirkpatrick & Nichols
range at the mouth of South Coon, on the Arkansas, and though the herders
were in a measure prepared for such an emergency, before the cattle could
be got off the heavy grass, six head were burned to death and many more
or less scorched. Stewart & Hodges also lost some, though the exact
number is not yet known. Nothing but the hard, effective, and quick work
of Mr. Kirkpatricks herders saved him from the loss of his entire
herd.
Stewart, Hodges & Snyder...
Arkansas City Traveler, April 30, 1884.
STEWART, HODGES & SNYDER, WINFIELD and ARKANSAS CITY.
Range on Turkey and Possum creeks, west
of Ponca Agency, I. T.
Horse brand same as cattle.
Ear marksSmooth crop on left and
smaller fork and over-bit on right. LOOKED LIKE Sh with bar underneath on
cattle depicted.
J. L. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, May 1, 1884.
I have sold my grocery business to Poindexter
& Windsor and am closing up old scores. All persons indebted to me will
please call at once and pay up. J. L. HODGES.
M. S. Snyder, partner of J. W. Hodges
in cattle business...
Winfield Courier, May 1, 1884.
M. S. Snyder, a partner of W. J. Hodges
in the cattle business, while coming down the bank to the ford near the
Tunnel Mill Saturday on his way from Arkansas City, had a serious mishap.
The pole of his buggy broke, throwing himself and little boy out and bruising
them up considerably. The horses crossed the creek in a mighty few minutes
and paid the city a rapid visit on their own hook. The buggy was about used
up.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, May 8, 1884.
The City Dads in Session.
The regular meeting of the City Council
occurred Monday evening.
A committee of three, composed of Councilmen
Hodges and McGuire and the City Marshal, was appointed to see about either
building, or renting at less expense than the one now used, a permanent
place for fire department apparatus.
Quarrel: Cattle firm of Stewart, Hodges
& Snyder...
Arkansas City Traveler, May 21, 1884.
The cattle firm of Stewart, Hodges &
Snyder seem to be having a little family quarrel just now. Mr. Snyder has
applied to the courts, and Mr. S. G. Gary, of Winfield, has been appointed
receiver. All parties seem to desire a dissolution of partnership, and are
unable to agree among themselves; hence the receiver. It is to be hoped
their difficulties may be arranged without forcing a public sale of cattle.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.
W. J. Hodges is improving his residence
with another story on the front.
J. L. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.
J. L. Hodges is adding a fine two story
front to his residence on east Ninth Avenue.
Cattle firm of Stewart, Hodges & Snyder...
Arkansas City Traveler, June 4, 1884.
The cattle of Stewart, Hodges & Snyder
are being rounded up preparatory to an inventory. There seems to be a regular
three-cornered fight in this firm, which is much regretted among their friends,
and it is hoped their differences will be settled without recourse to a
forced sale or further difficulties among themselves.
W. J. Hodges...
[COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.]
Winfield Courier, July 24, 1884.
Talesman: W. J. Hodges.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, July 30, 1884.
The Cowley County Fair and Driving Park
Association will hold its Second Annual Exhibition at Winfield, Kansas,
September 23 to 27, 1884. This Association comes before the public with
more attractions and better facilities than any like Association in the
State. It is a well established fact that our grounds are the largest and
best in the State, our buildings, stables, and stalls ample and commodious,
thus affording the exhibitor more comfort, pleasure, and money than any
Fair Association in the State.
Stockholder. W. J. Hodges.
Cattle firm of Stewart, Hodges & Snyder
buys out W. J. Hodges interest...
Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1884.
The cattle firm of Stewart, Hodges &
Snyder has been dissolved, Mr. Stewart purchasing Hodges interest
for $10,000. Messrs. Stewart and Snyder now contemplate organizing a stock
company and purchasing more cattle for their range. There is money in such
a scheme, and we would like to see them succeed.
W. J. Hodges...
Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1884.
Strayed or Stolen From Capt. Nipps
pasture about the latter part of June, a bay Texas horse, 15 hands high;
saddle marks; sore back; lame; branded on left shoulder [S over H over Bar];
five or six years old. Liberal reward for information leading to his recovery.
W. J. HODGES.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.
Notice by the Winfield Gas Company that
they had finished the system of gas-works as contemplated by Ordinances
No. 176 and 177, was referred to a special committee consisting of Councilmen
Hodges, McDonald, and McGuire.
P. Hodges...Have no idea who this might
be.
Winfield Courier, August 14, 1884.
The drawing of the petit jury resulted
in the selection of the following.
Tisdale. P. Hodges.
Stewart & Snyder [successors to Stewart,
Hodges & Snyder]...
Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1884.
BRANDS. STEWART & SNYDER...CATTLE
SHOWN WITH SH ABOVE BAR.
WINFIELD AND ARKANSAS CITY. Range on Turkey
and Possum Creeks, north of Ponca Agency, Indian Territory.
Horse brand same as cattle.
Ear marks: Smooth crop on left and swallow-fork
and over-bit on right.
Chas. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, August 28, 1884.
A party of young folks consisting of Messrs.
Will Stull, Clint Austin, Charlie Hodges, and Misses Susie De LaMeter, Anna
Hyde, and Mary Majors, took a flying trip to Arkansas City Friday evening
and took in the masquerade skating. A pleasant time is reported.
W. J. Hodges...
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, September 18, 1884.
Owing to the absence of Councilmen McDonald
and McGuire, the former in Virginia and the latter Chicago, the city government
has been all broke up since August 4th, as far as meeting was
concerned, until Monday evening last, when they ground out the pending grist.
Petition of A. G. Wilson for appointment
as city weighmaster for the semi-annual term ending March 6th, 1885, was
laid over, and Councilmen McGuire and Hodges were appointed to examine into
the matter.
A. J. Hodges [I have no idea who this
might be] and W. J. Stewart...
Winfield Courier, September 25, 1884.
Cowley County District Court, First Tuesday, October 7th, 1884.
CIVIL DOCKET. SECOND DAY.
17. A. J. Hodges vs. H. H. Martin et al.
CIVIL DOCKET. FOURTH DAY.
41. Wm. J. Hodges et al vs. F. M. Stewart.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.
The Democratic-Greenback Hosts Meet Again
Saturday to Paralyze the Opposition.
The fusion of Democracy and Greenbackism
assembled again at the Opera House Saturday to consummate plans whereby
the Great and Grand Old Republican party of Cowley should turn up its toes
to the daisies. Instead, they turned their own up. A funeral pall overspread
every noble Democratic brow. The office went stumbling around through the
little assembly after the man, but he was only partially found after a long,
wearied hunt. The office seemed perfectly devoid of prospects and in its
blind stumbling even tried to imitate a few Republicans. There was a terrible
dearth of political aspirations. The thought of facing the Republican giants
of Cowley in an official tussle terrified all. In vain did the more hopeful
endeavor to work up a little enthusiasm. Speeches of rejectment poured in
from all quarters: I thank the convention for the great honor conferred
upon me in the proffered nomination, but it would be perfectly impossible
for me to make the canvass, or attend to the duties of office if elected!
After loud and long solicitations, the
following nominations were made, with prospects of a few of them withdrawing:
Jos. OHare, county attorney; L. L. Beck, probate judge; John R. Smith,
State Senator; W. J. Hodges, Legislator; Ed. Bedilion, district clerk. Realizing
the ghostliness of a Democratic competition with Prof. Limerick, they endorsed
him for County Superintendent. Thus is the campaign in Cowley virtually
ended, as far as Democracy is concerned.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.
The city Legislature failed to legislate
Monday night, owing to the absence of councilmen McDonald and Hodges.
Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.
District Court.
W. J. Hodges et al vs. Frank M. Stewart: costs paid and case dismissed.
Unknown which Mr. and Mrs. Hodges the
following refers to...
[NEW SALEM PENCILINGS. OLIVIA]
Winfield Courier, November 6, 1884.
Mr. and Mrs. Hodges of Winfield were guests
of Joe Hoyland on Monday.
Winfield Courier, November 13, 1884.
Notwithstanding the intense excitement
caused by the Presidential uncertainty, Winfield was free from dangerous
passions and fatal results until Saturday night, when the deadly revolver,
in the reckless hand, took the life of Charlie Fletcher (colored) and gave
Sandy Burge (white) a death wound. Excitement had been at a fever heat during
the evening, but had vented itself up to eleven oclock only in civil
hilarity, playing of bands, and other harmless modes of jollification. But
at that hour the celebrating portion of the crowd had mostly exhausted all
enthusiasm and departed to their homes, leaving the ground in charge of
the more boisterous. The Democrats had been celebrating during the evening
the supposed elevation of Cleveland; and though loud denunciation of disciples
of both parties had been indulged in, this sad ending is thought by all
to have no political significance, but merely the result of whiskey and
undue recklessness. However, we present the evidence at the Coroners
inquest, from which all can draw their conclusions. The affair is very much
deplored by members of both parties, as anything but an honor to our civilization
and the good name of our city.
Coroner H. W. Marsh was summoned, impaneled
a jury Sunday afternoon, and held an inquest on the body of young Fletcher.
The jury was composed of Messrs. John
McGuire, J. B. Lynn, George Emerson, T. H. Soward, W. J. Hodges, and James
Bethel, who brought in a verdict that Fletcher came to his death by a pistol
shot from the hand of Sandy Burge.
Will Hodges...
Winfield Courier, December 18, 1884.
Will Hodges and Sam Aldrich, two of our
most promising boys, came in from the Lawrence University, this week, for
a vacation.
J. L. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 29, 1885.
The jury in the case of Tom Hawkins, the
blind tiger man, recommended mercy from the Court owing to the
defendants peculiarly hard position financially and because the evidence
indicated him only a minor partner in the guilt30 days in jail. J.
L. Hodges has been arrested as one of the principals.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hodges and Charles...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 5, 1885.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hodges returned from
Bartow, Florida, Sunday, having had a most pleasant trip via the Worlds
Fair. Charley is getting robust and corpulent and will remain in Bartow
for some months.
W. J. Hodges...
Arkansas City Republican, February 7, 1885.
Wm. Hodges, of Winfield, was in the city
Tuesday. He has just returned from Florida. He reports fine weather and
plenty of all kinds of vegetables, etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1885.
W. J. Hodges was in the city Thursday.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 12, 1885.
The annual masquerade party of the Winfield
Social Club has been the crowning social event of every winter for years
past, and the one at the Opera House last Thursday evening was all that
past successors could have spoken for itin fact, many pronounce it
superior to preceding ones in selectness and refinement of conduct. It was
free from the promiscuous crowd and jam that usually characterize such gatherings,
there being just maskers enough to fill the floor nicely and make dancing
most enjoyable. The characters represented were varied and unique, elicited
much admiration from the large number of spectators, and we regret our lack
of space to mention each in detail. Following are the names of the maskers
and the characters represented.
Gentlemen: B. W. Matlack, Jumping Jack;
Dr. C. C. Green, Monkey and Dude; Everett Schuler, British Artilleryman;
Eli Youngheim, Humpty Dumpty; Eugene Wallis, Noble Red Man; Ed. McMullen,
Phillips Best; F. F. Leland, Double-action Pussy and Flying Dutchman;
George Read, The Devil; Fred Ballein, Hamlet; D. A. Sickafoose, Page; Frank
Weaverling, Mexican; A. B. Taylor, Indian War Chief; Charles Roberts, Old
Uncle Joe; W. J. Hodges, Highlander; Jos. OHare, British Officer;
Addison Brown, Highlander; J. E. Jones, Sailor; George Schuler, Page; Tom
Eaton, ODonovan Rossa; M. H. Ewart, Page; Jake Goldsmith, Clown; M.
J. OMeara, Humpty Dumpty; S. Kleeman, Black Dude; Laban Moore, Monkey;
John Hudson, Clown; Frank K. Grosscup, Spanish Cavalier; A. Snowhill, Prince;
A. Gogle, King Henry; Frank H. Greer, Beggars Student.
Will H. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 12, 1885.
A jolly crowd of Winfields best
young men, composed of Robt. Hudson, Addison Brown, Jas. A. Cairns, W. L.
P. Burney, R. J. Brown, Will H. Hodges, Robt. Rogers, James Lorton, and
George Reed spent Sunday last in Wellington. Their comparison is largely
in favor of the Queen City of Southern Kansas, Winfield.
W. J. Hodges...
OUR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 26, 1885.
The City Dads held an adjourned
session Monday evening. Petition of August Kadau and sixteen others for
sidewalk on the west side of lots 1 and 26, block 222, and along the south
side of 3rd avenue fronting on lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and
9 in same block, was referred. Councilmen McGuire and Hodges were appointed
to investigate as to the amount of money in the city treasury and the amount
yet to be collected with a view of adjusting the city order of Winfield
Water Company, issued in July, 1884. The committee previously appointed
to report territory for incorporation recommended that the city attorney
commence legal proceedings at once to have the following described tracts
of land added to the citys corporate limits: Beginning at the northwest
corner of the Moorehouse property, near the railroad crossing to the Tunnel
mill; running along the township line to the southeast corner of Howlands
quarter, then north to the northeast corner of same quarter, then east 80
rods, then north one mile to the northeast corner of same quarter, then
east 80 rods, then north one mile to the northeast corner of west half of
Dr. Davis quarter; then west three-fourths mile to northeast corner
of Vandeventer quarter; then south to Mannys brewery; then following
on south side of Dutch Creek and east side of the Walnut to west line of
right of way of the Santa Fe railroad; then following railroad south to
corporation line. The report was adopted, and the city attorney will proceed
at once to file the proper petition before Judge Torrance and the hearing
is set for the 20th of April. The petition of Frank Manny to
be taken into the corporate limits was granted and the proper ordinance
ordered. Bills of Leon Doroshee, work on streets, $2.75; J. M. Keck, team
and carriage, $2.00, were ordered paid. Bills of City Clerk Buckman, railroad
fare for Lida Vandermark, a pauper, $7.50, and J. P. Baden, goods furnished
numerous paupers, $53.40, were referred to the County Commissioners for
payment.
May Hodges...
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Misses Ella DeBruce, Amy Landes, and Jennie
Snyder, the latter formerly of this city, were guests of Miss May Hodges
last week. They returned to their homes in Arkansas City Saturday evening.
Winfield Tribune.
W. J. Hodges...
Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.
The election in Winfield was very quiet
and resulted as follows: W. G. Graham, Mayor; W. H. Turner, Police Judge;
Jno. D. Pryor, City Treasurer; Geo. W. Robinson, Treasurer, School Board;
H. H. Siverd and T. H. Harrod, Constables; Councilmen, First Ward, Jas.
W. Connor and W. R. McDonald; Second Ward, A. H. Jennings and T. B. Myers;
Third Ward, W. J. Hodges and G. H. Crippen; Fourth Ward, J. P. Baden and
J. N. Harter. Members Board of Education: A. G. Wilson, W. O. Johnson, J.
S. Mann, Geo. Ordway, W. C. Robinson,
Jas. H. Bullene, B. F. Wood, and W. H.
Smith.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 23, 1885.
The Mayor and Council have been wrestling
with the problem of the appointive officers for a week. The old Council
met in secret session early in the week and recommended Joe OHare
to the new Mayor for mercy. W. J. Hodges and others of the Council are working
the wires for Joes retention as City Attorney. Their claim is based
on the fact of his having won the old script case in the U. S. Court. This
was a good strike on Mr. OHares part, but probably an accident,
as any lawyer who has talent enough to win a case of that magnitude on its
merits would certainly be a subscriber to THE DAILY COURIER. He will probably
receive the appointment. There have been about a hundred candidates for
Marshal. As Mayor elect Graham retired to his down couch after a severe
strain upon his (patience) (patients)take your choice, reader; his
fitful dreams were broken by the supplicating voice of the vigilant candidate
for Marshal. He finally hit upon a plan to escape them, and calling a secret
caucus of the members elect to the new Council, put the matter before
them and asked them to say who they wanted. While not exactly according
to Hoyle, as the statute makes the Mayor responsible for these officers
and gives him the only power of appointment subject simply to the approval
of the Council, still it seemed to result all right. The meeting adjourned
without final action, but with the general feeling that W. E. Tansey of
Vernon township would receive the appointment unless something unforeseen
should happen. The other officers were not discussed.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 23, 1885.
PROCEEDINGS OF LAST NIGHTS COUNCIL.
The old City Council met last night in
regular session for the last time.
The following bills were allowed and ordered
paid.
W. J. Hodges, one log-chain, $1.50.
The new mayor and councilmen were then
sworn in, composing the Council as follows:
Mayor, W. G. Graham; Councilmen first
ward, W. R. McDonald and James Connor; second ward, A. H. Jennings, T. B.
Myers; third ward, W. J. Hodges, G. H. Crippen; fourth ward, J. P. Baden,
J. N. Harter. Councilman Crippen was unanimously elected president.
Mayor Graham announced the following standing
committees for the year.
FinanceMcDonald, Jennings, and Baden.
Street and AlleysHodges, Connor,
and Myers.
Public HealthCrippen, Harter, and
Myers.
Fire DepartmentMyers, Harter, and
Crippen.
The appointments of W. P. Hackney, City
Attorney; G. H. Buckman, City Clerk, and B. McFadden, Marshal, were unanimously
confirmed.
A committee of four, composed of the Mayor
and Councilmen Hodges, Jennings, and Crippen, were appointed to receive
the State Board of Charities on their arrival to locate the Imbecile Asylum.
Lloyd Hodges [Believe this is J. L. Hodges]...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 30, 1885.
Lloyd Hodges plead to the first case against
him for selling liquor under the old law, and was fined $100 and costs.
W. J. Hodges...
Arkansas City Traveler, May 6, 1885.
W. J. Hodges, of Winfield, has been appointed
trader to the Poncas. This will relieve Joe Sherburne of his present feeling
of lonesomeness.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 7, 1885.
Mr. W. J. Hodges has received notice of
his appointment, by President Cleveland, as Post Trader for the Ponca reservation,
thirty-five miles in the Territory, embracing the Ponca, Otoe, and Nez Perce
tribes of Indians. Mr. Hodges has done this thing very quietly. While others
in Southern Kansas have been puffing and fuming in solicitation of positions
of less personal import, he has got his credentials without the least trouble,
though the applicants for the place were numerous. It is a valuable position.
He has the exclusive franchise for trading with these tribes. All supplies
obtained otherwise than from the government must come through him. Mr. Hodges
returned yesterday from a survey of the premises, and will soon commence
business there. The family will probably remain here. Mr. Hodges has received
about the first Presidential appointment for this section.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 20, 1885.
Mr. Hodges, the newly appointed trader
at Ponca, is putting up a store opposite the schoolhouse. It is a story
and a half building, 20 by 40 feet, and will be lathed and plastered.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, May 27, 1885.
Stock Notes.
The Cowley County Cattle Co., with a capital
of $150,000, is the latest addition to our
moneyed interests. The officers of the
company are Wm. J. Hodges, President; R. A. Houghton, Vice President; Geo.
Kirkpatrick, Treasurer; Wm. M. Snyder, Secretary and General Manager. The
present Board of Directors are R. A. Houghton, Wm. M. Snyder, Geo. Kirkpatrick,
A. C. Wright, and Wm. J. Hodges. The P. O. Address of the company is Arkansas
City, with ranch and range on the Nez Perce Reservation, Indian Territory.
W. J. Hodges and Charles Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 28, 1885.
W. J. and Charley Hodges are erecting
buildings at Ponca for the business of post trader for that reservation.
Mr. Hodges takes charge next week.
W. J. Hodges...
COWLEY COUNTY CATTLE COMPANY.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 28, 1885.
The Cowley County Cattle Company with
a capital stock of $150,000, has been formed. It is composed of W. J. Hodges,
of this city, W. C. Wright, of Lyon County, and Geo. Kirkpatrick, R. A.
Houghton, and N. T. Snyder, of Arkansas City. W. J. Hodges is president
and N. T. Snyder, secretary and general manager. The company holds the lease
of 40,000 acres on the Nez Perce reservation, all under wire fence. The
Charter of the corporation runs twenty years, and the lease ten years from
July 1st, 1884. Geo. Kirkpatrick is treasurer. The cattle now
owned by the company run way up into the thousands, and the number will
be largely increased.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 4, 1885.
The rulers of the city met in semi-annual
conclave last night with Councilmen Myers, Jennings, and Hodges absent.
J. L. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 4, 1885.
J. L. Hodges is in from Clark County.
W. J. Hodges and wife and J. L. Hodges
and wife...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 4, 1885.
The following are the real estate transfers
filed in the office of Register of Deeds yesterday.
W J Hodges and wife to William Gates,
lot 8, blk 98, Mansfields ad to Winfield: $350.00
J L Hodges and wife to F S Jennings and
A M Jennings, lot 12, block 149, Winfield: $3,200
W. J. Hodges...
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 13, 1885.
Arkansas City Live Stock Exchange.
An organization was effected at the real
estate office of Snyder & Hutchison to be known as the Arkansas City
Live Stock Exchange. The company was formed for the purpose of buying and
selling all kinds of live stock on commission, where can be found on file
all the leading live stock journals of the east, west, and south. It is
intended to make the office of this company the headquarters of stock men
when in this city. All parties, having stock in the territory for sale,
will place a list on file in this office and any parties at home or from
abroad wishing to purchase horses and cattle can always find what they want
by consulting this list. This is a want long felt by our stock men and will
be greatly appreciated by them. The officers are W. J. Hodges, of Ponca,
Indian Territory, president; W. M. Snyder, of Nez Perces, Indian Territory,
treasurer; and N. T. Snyder, secretary. All communications should be addressed
to the secretary at Arkansas City.
J. L. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 25, 1885.
To contract to have cut and stacked 300
tons of hay in the Territory: 100 at Ponca Agency, 100 at Otoe Agency, 25
tons at Pawnee, 50 tons at Cave Springs, and 25 tons at Cimeron. Inquire
of J. L. Hodges or C. Ferguson.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 25, 1885.
Mr. W. J. Hodges is up from Ponca. He
has his store building, as trader for the Ponca reservation, up and a residence
for his family constructed. The family will move down next week, to make
that their future home. Our people regret the departure of Mr. and Mrs.
Hodges and family. Their property interest being largely here, however,
this will yet be the center of attraction, with frequent visits, to again
reside in Winfield some time in the future.
W. H. Hodges and family...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 2, 1885.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hodges and family got
off Saturday for a permanent residence at Ponca.
W. J. Hodges was not mentioned in the
following activity...
Arkansas City Republican, July 4, 1885.
As per announcement in REPUBLICAN, those
interested in the stock trade met in room No. 3 in the Hasie Block last
Saturday for the purpose of organizing a live stock exchange. W. M. Snyder
was chosen chairman and Frederic Lockley, secretary. After considerable
discussion of the benefits of a stock exchange by those present, a motion
was made and adopted to appoint a committee on organization and the Chair
appointed Geo. E. Hasie, H. P. Farrar, and N. T. Snyder. Amos Walton, Maj.
M. S. Hasie, and T. L. Hill were selected as a committee on constitution
and by-laws. N. T. Snyder, W. M. Snyder, and Pink Fouts were chosen as a
committee on the furnishing of the room. No other business coming before
the meeting, it adjourned until Saturday.
W. J. Hodges and Tonkawa Indians...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 9, 1885.
Mr. W. J. Hodges came up from Ponca Tuesday,
accompanied by seven Tonkawa Indians, who took back loads for him. The chief,
Sam Houston, was along. They were intelligent, more than average in looks,
and patterned rudely after the American style of dress. They are a band
of two hundred who were removed, a few weeks ago, from Ft. Griffin, Texas,
to the Ponca reservation, where Mr. Hodges is trader. Photographer Rodocker
got their phizzes, after much importuning. They were afraid
the camera would kick.
May and Charles Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 30, 1885.
Miss Anna Hunt opened her pleasant home
Thursday to our young society people. The occasion was most enjoyable, distinguishing
Miss Anna as a successful entertainer. She was very agreeably assisted by
Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Hunt in doing the honors of the evening. Those present
were Dr. and Mrs. Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. O. Branham, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Oliver,
Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hosmer, Mrs. Frank Balliet;
Misses Bertha Williamson, of Cincinnati; Clara Lynch, of Wichita; Corinne
Cryler, of Parsons; Edith Hall, of Burlington, Iowa; Nona Calhoun, of Maysville,
Kentucky; Mollie Brooks, Sarah Bass, Sarah Gay, Bert Morford, Jessie Millington,
Nellie Cole, Mary Randall, Lizzie McDonald, Maggie Harper, Ida Johnston,
and May Hodges; Messrs. R. B. Norton, of Arkansas City; M. J. OMeara,
T. J. Eaton, M. H. Ewart, Lacey Tomlin, S. D. Harper, J. R. Brooks, Chas.
Dever, Addison Brown, Everett and George Schuler, James Lorton, Chas. Hodges,
and Frank H. Greer. With a bright moon, balmy atmosphere, and vivacious
young folks, the lawn, adorned with Chinese lanterns, was indeed a lovely
scene. Restraint was completely banished by the charming entertainment.
Social promenade, music, a banquet of choice delicacies consisting of ices,
cake, etc., the light fantastic, with cribbage and other games
made the evening fly very happily, to remain among the pleasant memories
of the participants.
Will Hodges and sister, Mrs. Fred C. Hunt...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 6, 1885.
Mrs. Fred C. Hunt returned Saturday evening
from two weeks with her parents at Ponca, accompanied by Will Hodges, who
went back today.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 6, 1885.
The rulers of the city met Monday in regular
semi-monthly commune. Present: Mayor Graham and Councilmen McDonald, Connor,
Myers, Crippen, and Harter. Absent: Councilmen Jennings, Baden, and Hodges.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 20, 1885.
The rulers of the city met last night
in regular semi-monthly session, Mayor Graham presiding and Councilmen Connor,
Jennings, Myers, Crippen, and Baden present; absent, Councilmen McDonald,
Hodges, and Harter.
W. J. Hodges...
Arkansas City Traveler, September 9, 1885.
Geo. O. Griffins, chief clerk at the Osage
Agency; E. M. Ganse, from the Sac & Fox Agency; R. K. Puckett, superintendent
at the Kaw Agency; and W. J. Hodges, Ponca trader, registered at the Leland
last Friday.
Charles Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 10, 1885.
Charley Hodges came up from Ponca Sunday.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 10, 1885.
The City Fathers met in regular session
Monday night, Mayor Graham and Councilmen Connor, Jennings, Crippen, Harter,
and Baden, and city clerk Buckman, present; absent, Councilmen McDonald,
Myers, and Hodges.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 23, 1885.
Col. Pollock, J. H. Sherburne, and Mr.
Hodges came up from Ponca on Sunday to attend the meeting of cattlemen.
May and Will Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 24, 1885.
Misses Mary Randall and Mary Majors came
up from Ponca Thursday afternoon, after two weeks visit with the Hodges.
May and Will Hodges accompanied them up. May will remain to attend our high
school.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 24, 1885.
The following are the real estate transfers
filed in the office of Register of Deeds since our last issue.
W J Hodges et ux to W J Cochran, hf lot 7, blk 10, Winfield: $1,100
Will Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 15, 1885.
Willie Hodges is now one of the First
National Bank force.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 15, 1885.
W. J. Hodges came up from the Territory
Sunday.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 21, 1885.
It is talked on the street that Trader
Hodges, at the Ponca Agency, has got himself into trouble buying cattle
from the Indians that were issued by the government. A letter from a government
employee at that agency has been shown us, which gives the following details
of the affair. The agent has made an investigation of the business, and
sent his report on to Washington. The Indians went clear back on their trader.
They said he bought the cattle of them, and knew they were of government
issue when he bought them.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 28, 1885.
W. J. Hodges, the new Ponca trader, came
to town on Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 28, 1885.
Isaac Ochs has been appointed postmaster
at Pawnee, and W. J. Hodges takes the place of J. H. Sherburne in handling
the mail at Ponca Agency.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 5, 1885.
The rulers of the city met in regular
commune Monday night: Mayor Graham in the chair and councilmen McDonald,
Jennings, Hodges, Baden, and Harter present; absent councilmen Myers and
Crippen.
Charles Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 19, 1885.
Charley Hodges came up from Ponca yesterday
morning and returned last evening. He says things are lovely in the Territory.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, December 10, 1885.
W. J. Hodges came up from Ponca yesterday.
He says the big Territory fire was not so bad as reported, though fearfully
destructive. Only eight head of cattle, mostly calves, have yet been found
burned to death. Tomlin and Webb have 200 tons of hay left, but all their
buildings, fences, etc., were swept away. The ranches of Hill & Allen,
Beach & Pickens, Dick Best, Botts, and others lost about all their feed,
fences, etc. The range is all burned off and the cattle will have to be
brought to the State. The loss of cattle was badly exaggerated. Lacey Tomlin
and Ed McMullen went down to Tomlin & Webbs ranch yesterday, but
have not yet returned. T. & W. have 2,500 head of cattle.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, December 17, 1885.
The Rulers of the city met in regular
semi-monthly conclave Monday night. Present: Mayor Graham and Councilmen
Connor, Jennings, Myers, Crippen, Hodges, Baden, and Harter; absent, Councilman
McDonald.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 23, 1885.
The Poncas held a council on Monday, the
object of the meeting being to prepare a petition to the great father in
Washington, asking him to revoke the license given to the new trader, W.
J. Hodges, whom they do not take kindly to, and to renew the license of
their old trader, Joseph H. Sherburne, so that he may continue his stay
amongst them.
May and Will Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, December 24, 1885.
The G. O. Club met Thursday eve in the
very agreeable home of Miss Mary Randall. It was a thoroughly enjoyable
party of our liveliest young folks, proving conclusively that the young
ladies are adepts in arranging social gatherings. Those who enjoyed the
occasion were: Misses Josie Bottom, of Ponca; Margie Wallis, Hattie Stolp,
Leota Gary, Emma Strong, Jennie Lowry, Nona Calhoun, Bert Morford, Eva Dodds,
Minnie Taylor, Ida Johnston, Nellie Rodgers, Anna McCoy, and May Hodges;
Messrs. Harry Dent, of Ponca; P. H. Albright, Chas. F. and Harry Bahntge,
Willis A. Ritchie, P. S. Hills, Ed. J. McMullen, George Jennings, Will Hodges,
Fred Ballein, Harry Sickafoose, Frank N. Strong, Lacey Tomlin, Addison Brown,
Livey Buck, and Frank H. Greer. The admirable entertainment of Miss Mary
Randall, nicely assisted by her sister, Miss Ella, made all perfectly at
home, with genuine jollity supreme. Cards, music, the light fantastic,
supplemented by a choice luncheon, filled up the evening splendidly. The
young ladies made an unique hit in this club. It is the alternate
to the Pleasant Hour Club, managed by the boys. But there is more hearty
sociability about it. Meeting at the homes of the members gives better opportunity
for widening friendships. The Opera House, where all is form and dancing,
gives a perceptible stiffness and chilliness that never exhibits itself
in a private home. Yet the Pleasant Hour Club has succeeded in banishing
much of this restraintin trying to melt the cast that is always likely
to exhibit itself at such parties. The social life of our young folks is
more general this winter. Entertainments and parties are thicksomething
about every evening in the week.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, December 24, 1885.
The city rulers met in regular session
Tuesday night. Present: Mayor Graham and Councilmen Connor, Jennings, Crippen,
Harter, and Baden. Absent: Councilmen McDonald, Myers, and Hodges.
May and Will Hodges...
The Marriage of Mr. B. W. Matlack and Miss Gertrude McMullen.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 7, 1886.
GUESTS.
Misses Minnie Taylor, Josie Pixley, Ida
Trezise, Lena Walrath, Alice Bishop, Mary Bryant, Mary Berkey, May Hodges,
Hattie Stolp, and Leota Gary.
Messrs. Judge Jay J. Buck, of Emporia;
George and Everett Schuler, Will Hodges, Robert Hudson, Eli Youngheim, Jos.
OHare, S. and P. Kleeman, Henry Goldsmith, E. Wallis, Addison Brown,
Tom J. Eaton, Lacey Tomlin, Dr. C. E. Pugh, Frank Robinson, Lewis Brown,
Will Robinson, James Lorton, Amos Snowhill. Livey J. Buck, Harry Sickafoose,
and Frank H. Greer.
GIFTS.
Silver pitcher and goblet, Mr. and Mrs.
G. C. Rembaugh, Mr. Will C. Robinson, Mr. G. D. Headrick, Mr. M. Hahn, Mr.
and Mrs. A. H. Doane, Dr. C. E. Pugh, Mr. Addison Brown, Mr. Will E. Hodges,
Mr. Eli Youngheim, Mr. E. G. Gray, Mr. F. H. Greer.
Silver and glass berry dish, Leota Gary,
Hattie Stolp, Minnie Taylor, May Hodges, and Ida Johnson.
Will E. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 7, 1886.
THE G. O. CLUB
started the ball on a highly spirited
roll New Years eve, in its party in the very pleasant home of the
Misses Lizzie and Margie Wallis, whose admirable entertaining qualities
are highly appreciated by all who have ever spent an evening in their home.
Those present Thursday eve were: Misses Ora Worden, of Garnett, Mary Randall,
Anna Hunt, Leota Gary, Anna McCoy, Minnie Taylor, Hattie Stolp, Bert Morford,
Nona Calhoun, Ida Johnston, Nellie and Kate Rodgers, Maggie Harper, Mary
Berkey, Julia Smith, and Eva Dodds; Messrs. Eugene Wallis, Frank N. Strong,
Chas. F. and Harry Bahntge, Everett and George Schuler, Lacey Tomlin, Ed
J. McMullen, L. J. Buck, Frank Robinson, F. F. Leland, G. E. Lindsley, L.
B. Davis of Chicago, Addison Brown, Will E. Hodges, Harry Sickafoose, Tom
J. Eaton, A. F. Hopkins, and Frank H. Greer. Restraint, under the pleasant
entertainment of the Misses Wallis, is always unknown. So it was on this
occasion. Everybody turned themselves loose and ended the old
year in supreme jollity. Dancing, cards, a choice repast, with unadulterated
Gab Only, made the evening fly on rapid wings, with the wish
for many more just like it.
The large attendance at the wedding interfered
considerably with New Years calling. It interfered with the formal
banquet of many who would otherwise have kept formal open house. But the
enjoyment was all the greater. Too much form spoils fun. About fifty callers
were out, the two largest parties being The Young Mens Kerosene
Association, composed of Ed. J. McMullen, Tom J. Eaton, Frank F. Leland,
Will E. Hodges, Addison Brown, Frank Robinson, and Livey T. Buck, and the
Great and Only Original Order of Modern S. of G. composed
of D. H. Sickafoose, J. W. Spindler, A. F. Hopkins, E. Youngheim, R. Hudson,
L. T. Tomlin, F. H. Greer, O. J. Dougherty. J. Lorton, and Q. A. Robertson.
Will Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 7, 1886.
Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Robinson entertained
a very pleasant little party of friends Wednesday eve. An evening in their
spacious home is always most delightful. Those participating last night
were: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, Dr. and
Mrs. Geo. Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Pryor, and Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hunt;
Mrs. Mary Whitney; Misses Nettie and Anna McCoy, Julia Smith, Libbie Whitney,
Nona Calhoun, Bert Morford, and Anna Hunt; Messrs. Chas. F. and Harry Bahntge,
W. H. Smith, Will and Frank Robinson, Will Whitney, Lacey Tomlin, A. F.
Hopkins, and Will Hodges. Various amusements, supplemented by a choice collation,
followed by dancing, in which the old folks took a lively part,
passed the evening very agreeably. The graceful entertainment of Mr. and
Mrs. Robinson always makes perfect freedom and genuine enjoyment.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 7, 1886.
The City Fathers held their regular conclave
Monday night. Present: Mayor Graham and Councilmen Connor, Myers, Crippen,
Baden, and Harter; absent, Councilmen Jennings, McDonald, and Hodges. A
petition to close general merchandise stores on Sunday was tabled. Petition
to fix the road to west bridge, ditto. The following bills were ordered
paid.
Q. A. Glass, coal, $3.25; J. C. Fuller,
rent council room, January, February, and March, $30; J. C. McMullen, rent
fire department building, Dec., $25; City Officers salaries Dec., $129.98.
Bill of Water Company for $1,572.50, hydrant rental from July 5, 1885, to
Jan. 15, 1886, was found correct and the clerk ordered to issue an order
for the amount, bearing 7 per cent interest. Bills of Hose Co. No. 1, $40;
Hose Co. No. 2, $33; W. H. Clark, chief fire marshal, $4.00; Black &
Rembaugh, $23.50. Treasurers report for quarter ending Dec. 15th,
1885, was found correct. City Clerk was instructed to ascertain cost of
lumber to re-floor west bridge. The finance com. was instructed to deduct,
as usual, the moonlight nights from the Gas Companys bill, and the
city attorney was instructed to carry the case of Winfield vs. the Gas Company
to the Supreme Court. The marshal was ordered to have the K. C. & S.
W. railroad fix its crossing on North Main. The curb-stones around the gas
posts, where they interfere with water hydrants, were ordered fixed. The
City agreed to furnish rock for crossing to Bliss & Woods mill,
that firm agreeing to lay the same. The Marshal was ordered to have Mr.
Croco lay his walk according to ordinance.
Will Hodges...
Mr. Lewis Brown and Miss Lena Walrath are Joined In The
Matrimonial Bond.A Big Event.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 14, 1886.
THE GUESTS.
Rev. and Mrs. Kelly; Rev. and Mrs. Reider;
Mr. and Mrs. A. Gridley; Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Young; Mr. and Mrs. Blackman;
Mr. and Mrs. Dalton; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Silliman; Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Park;
Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Pryor; Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Finch; Mr. and Mrs. O. Branham;
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Vance; Mr. and Mrs. A. Graff, Wellington; Mr. and Mrs.
H. Brown and Ralph; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McMullen; Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Doane;
Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Read; Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Myton; Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Wood;
Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Millington; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fuller; Mr. and Mrs. W.
P. Hackney; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson; Mr. and Mrs. Frank K. Raymond;
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hunt; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Carson; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Miller;
Mrs. M. L. Robinson; Mrs. T. H. Soward; Mrs. B. H. Riddell; Misses Mattie
Harrison, of Hannibal, Mo.; Lola Silliman, Leota Gary, Anna Hunt, Alice
Thompson, Ida Ritchie, Clara Wilson, Julia B. March, Ida Johnston, Nellie
and Kate Rodgers; Ora Worden, of Garnett; Nellie and Alice Aldrich, Minnie
Taylor, Nellie McMullen, Lou Gregg, Maud Kelly, Mattie Reider, Hattie and
Mamie Young; Messrs. W. C. Robinson, Will Hodges, Addison Brown, Jas. Lorton,
L. J. Buck, Everett and George Schuler, W. A. Ritchie, C. E. Pugh, Chas.
H. Slack, Jno. Brooks, Frank H. Greer, Will Brown, Harry Caton, Lewis Plank,
P. S. Hills, J. L. M. Hill, Ed J. McMullen, and M. Hahn.
GIFTS.
Silver and pearl agate water service,
Rev. and Mrs. B. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. M. L.
Read, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Myton, Dr. and Mrs. Van Doren, Misses Nellie and
Alice Aldrich, W. C. Robinson, A. F. Hopkins, and Will E. Hodges.
W. J. Hodges...
Arkansas City Republican, January 23, 1886.
The Cowley County Cattle Company held
their annual meeting last Monday evening in Judge Pyburns office and
elected the following officers. President, W. J. Hodges; vice president,
W. M. Snyder; secretary, R. A. Houghton; treasurer, W. M. Snyder, and manager,
G. L. Kirkpatrick.
May Hodges...
Bal Masque at the Opera House Last Night.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 28, 1886.
Miss May Hodges was an unique representation
of a school girl, with her jump rope and roguish hat.
Will E. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 4, 1886.
The G. O. Club gave one of the most pleasurable
parties of the winter series in the commodious home of Misses Nellie and
Kate Rodgers, Thursday evening. It was a bad night, but with the excellent
hack facilities of Arthur Bangs, the elements were conquered and by nine
oclock the following very jolly crowd were present: Mrs. M. Hite,
Mrs. A. D. Hendricks and Miss Laura, Misses Sallie Bass, Ida Ritchie, Mattie
Harrison, Nona Calhoun, Bert Morford, Ida Johnston, Lizzie and Margie Wallis,
Leota Garry, Nellie Cole, Maggie Harper, Anna McCoy, Mary Randall, Eva Dodds,
and Mary Berkey; Messrs. G. E. Lindsley, F. and Harry Bahntge, Frank N.
Strong, P. S. Hills, A. F. Hopkins, R. E. Wallis, Jr., Will E. Hodges, Everett
T. and Geo. H. Schuler, Lacey Tomlin, Wm. D. Carey, and Frank H. Greer.
For novelty, all were accompanied by a sheet and pillow case, and the first
half hour witnessed only ambling phantoms, whose ghostly presence was weird
and mysterious. But a little of the ghost business was enough, and soon
all were happily mingling in their natural array. Music, the light fantastic,
cards, and various appropriate amusements, with an excellent luncheon, filled
in the time most enjoyable until 12 oclock. The Misses Rodgers are
very admirable entertainers, graceful and jolly, and made a genuine freedom
among their guests most acceptable.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 18, 1886.
Certainly there could be no happier occasion
than that at the elegant and spacious home of C. F. Bahntge, Thursday. It
was the bi-weekly party of the G. O. club. The popularity of Misses Bert
Morford and Nona Calhoun and Messrs. Chas. F. and Harry Bahntge as entertainers
was fully sustainedwarm-hearted, graceful, lively and free, a manner
that completely banished all restraint and made supreme gaiety unalloyed.
The guests were: Dr. and Mrs. Geo. Emerson,
Mrs. A. T. Spotswood, and Mrs. B. H. Riddell; Misses Ida Ritchie, Mattie
Harrison, Sallie Bass, Jennie Hane, Anna Hunt, Mary Randall, Mary Berkey,
Emma Strong, Leota Gary, Nettie and Anna McCoy, Ida Johnston, Nell and Kate
Rodgers, Nellie Cole, Hattie Stolp, Eva Dodds, and Lizzie and Margie Wallis;
Messrs. J. L. M. Hill, P. H. Albright, G. E. Lindsley, Will E. Hodges, Byron
Rudolf, Everett T. and George H. Schuler, Ed. J. McMullen, Lacey T. Tomlin,
Tom J. Eaton, Willis A. Ritchie, Harry Sickafoose, Wm. D. Carey, Frank N.
Strong, Frank F. Leland, Ivan A. Robinson, Addison Brown, and Frank H. Greer.
The appointments of this richly furnished
and very agreeable home are splendidly adapted to a gathering of this kind.
The Roberts Orchestra was present with its charming music and the joyous
guests indulged in the mazy to their hearts content, mingling
cards and tete-a-tete. The collation was especially excellent and
bounteous. Nothing but the ancient wee sma hours abridged the
gaiety, when all departed with warmest appreciation of their delightful
entertainers.
And right here we cant quell the
remark that the young ladies have made a brilliant success of the G. O.
Club. It is one of the most pleasurable sources of amusement yet inaugurated
in the cityone giving the young ladies ample scope to exhibit their
superior qualities in the entertainment line. It is a very pleasant and
successful alternate to the Pleasant Hour Club. Of course the P. H. has
long since delivered the prize to the G. O.
Will E. Hodges...
THE GERMAN.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 18, 1886.
No dance affords as much well-bred hilarity
and genuine enjoyment, for an evening, as the German. It is purely a social
arrangement, mingling novelty most acceptable. Highly pleasurable indeed
was the German reception of Miss Ida Johnston last night. The
appointments of this richly furnished and truly elegant home, for such an
occasion, was perfect. The large double parlors, with their canvas-covered
floor, gave ample scope for the many amusing figures of the German. The
figures were admirably led by Willis A. Ritchie and Miss Mattie Harrison,
assisted by Frank F. Leland and Miss Ida Ritchie, and, though some were
quite intricate, went off without a break. Besides those mentioned, the
guests were: Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Matlack, Mrs. B. H. Riddell; Misses Jennie
Hane, Sallie Bass, Lizzie and Margie Wallis, Nellie Cole, Nona Calhoun,
Anna Hunt, Bert Morford, and Maggie Harper; Messrs. Byron Rudolf, Chas.
F. and Harry Bahntge, Addison Brown, M. J. OMeara, Will E. Hodges,
Everett T. and George H. Schuler, Lacey T. Tomlin, Tom J. Eaton, Ed. J.
McMullen, and Frank H. Greer. The ladies were all in beautiful costume and
the gentlemen brought out the swallow tail for the first time this winter.
Master Archie Olmstead furnished the piano music and his excellent time
elicited much appreciation. The favors were numerous, cute and
appropriate. The excellent collation formed a very interesting supplement.
Miss Johnston is an admirable entertainer, easy, genial, and graceful, and,
agreeably assisted by her mother, afforded all one of the pleasantest evenings
of the winter. This home is one of the most complete and commodious in the
city, giving splendid opportunity for receptions. This was the first German
of the winter. It proved such a delightful novelty that others will likely
be given before the light fantastic season is ended. To those
familiar with the various round dances, the German is the acme
of the Terpsichorean art, fashionable, graceful, and gay.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 18, 1886.
W. J. Hodges is up from Ponca. He struck
swollen streams and waxy mud that made the trip anything but relishable.
Will E. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 25, 1886.
Monday Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Miller entertained,
in honor of Mr. Millers forty-fourth birthday, a large number of old
folks. Last evening their pleasant home was again open, on behalf of Joe
C. Miller and Jno. R. Brooks, and was the occasion of a very happy gathering
of young folks. Those whose presence contributed to the gaiety of the evening
were: Misses Anna McCoy, Minnie Taylor, Leota Gary, Anna Hunt, Josie and
Lulu Pixley, Mary and Eva Berkey, Ella Randall, Nellie McMullen, Mattie
Reider, Ida Ritchie, Mattie Harrison, Margie and Lizzie Wallis, Jennie Hane,
Maggie Harper, Hattie Stolp, Bessie Handy, Bert Morford, Nona Calhoun, Ella
Wilson, Sallie Bass, Alma Smock, Carrie Christie; Messrs. Elder Vawter,
W. E. Hodges, Ed J. McMullen, Lacey T. Tomlin, Thos. J. Johnston, Willis
A. Ritchie, Addison Brown, Everett T. and Geo. H. Schuler, Jas. Lorton,
Frank H. Greer, Chas. Slack, Eugene Wallis, J. W. Spindler, Geo. Lindsley,
Phil. Kleeman, F. F. Leland, C. F. Bahntge, Harry Bahntge, Dr. Stine, and
A. L. Schultz.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 4, 1886.
The rulers of the city met in regular
bi-weekly session Monday eve, with Mayor Graham presiding, and Councilmen
Connor, Jennings, Myers, Crippen, Baden, and Harter present; McDonald and
Hodges absent.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 11, 1886.
The city council held an adjourned session
Thursday, with Mayor Graham in the chair and councilmen Crippen, Myers,
Connor, Jennings, Baden, and Harter, present; absent, McDonald and Hodges.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 11, 1886.
The city election occurs Tuesday, April
6th. The officers to be elected are: One councilman from each
ward, two justices of the peace, and four members of the school board. The
out-going councilmen are: W. R. McDonald, 1st ward; T. B. Myers,
2nd ward; W. J. Hodges, 3rd ward; J. N. Harter, 4th
ward. The retiring members of the school board are W. D. Johnson, 1st
ward; George Ordway, 2nd; W. C. Robinson, 3rd; and
W. H. Smith, 4th. The principal skirmish will be over the justices
and the 1st and 2nd ward councilmen. But every place
to be filled is important to the welfare of a progressive and prosperous
city like Winfield, and much care must be exercised in getting men who will
fill them acceptably and creditably to themselves and the city.
Will E. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 18, 1886.
The G. O. Club gave another of its very
enjoyable parties last evening in the agreeable home of Miss Anna Hunt.
The juicy consistency of real estate didnt interfere in the least
with the attendance. Cabs were out and annihilated any weather inconvenience.
Those participating in the gaiety of the evening were: Dr. and Mrs. Geo.
Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Balliet, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Cole, Mr. and Mrs.
L. H. Webb, and Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hunt; Misses Nettie and Anna McCoy, Lizzie
and Margie Wallis, Ida Ritchie, Nellie Cole, Maggie Harper, Ida Johnston,
Mary Berkey, Eva Dodds, Hattie Stolp, Minnie Taylor, and Leota Gary; Messrs.
C. A. Bower, A. G. Haltinwanger, Frank F. Leland, Addison Brown, Charles
F. and Harry Bahntge, Otto Weile, Willis A. Ritchie, Lacey T. Tomlin, H.
D. Sickafoose, G. E. Lindsley, P. S. Hills, James Lorton, Eugene Wallis,
Will E. Hodges, George Schuler, and Frank H. Greer. The graceful entertainment
of Miss Anna, appropriately assisted by Capt. and Mrs. Hunt, was most admirable.
With various popular amusements and the merriest converse, supplemented
by choice refreshments, all retired in the realization of a most delightful
evening, full appreciating the genial hospitality of Miss Hunt. The G. O.s
will probably have but one or two more meetings this season. Successful
indeed have been its parties during the winter, affording a very pleasurable
alternate to the Pleasant Hour Club. The young ladies have certainly shown
themselves adepts in the art of entertainment. The boys readily deliver
the laurels.
W. J. Hodges...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 18, 1886.
Councilman W. J. Hodges, being up from
Ponca, surprised the city Dads with his presence Monday. He
hadnt met with them for six months.
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