CAPTAIN CHARLES G. THOMPSON AND FAMILY.

ARKANSAS CITY.

Capt. C. G. Thompson had a number of children.

His son, Frank L. Thompson, remained in Arkansas City.

The others that are known about were the following: Clara (oldest daughter), Cora, Geo. W., Sherman, and Clark.

[My coverage of C. G. Thompson ended in early 1887...will continue with him later, I hope. It appears he remained in Arkansas City for some time. MAW]

 

CITY OF ARKANSAS CITY: 1893.

Thompson, C. G., 51. Spouse, None.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 17, 1881.

Read Hilliard & Thompson's new "ad" in this issue, and if you need a good team, give them a trial.

AD:

LIVERY AND FEED STABLE,

HILLIARD & THOMPSON, PROPRIETORS.

Special inducements offered to traveling men, AND EXCURSION PARTIES TO THE MINERAL SPRINGS.

Passengers Carried to All Parts of the

COUNTRY

AT REASONABLE RATES.

Special attention given to boarding stock.

Stable on Fifth Avenue.

ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.

C. G. THOMPSON,

VETERINARY SURGEON.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 17, 1881.

A daily hack line between this place and Salt City is in contemplation, by our new livery men, Hilliard & Thompson.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 17, 1881.

Mr. C. G. Thompson, our new livery man, has brought with him one of the noblest outfits in the way of family carriages and covered hacks ever brought to the city.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 16, 1881.

Mr. Thompson, our energetic livery man, contracted for his hay on Grouse Creek, to be delivered in Arkansas City at $4 per ton. It is good, bright hay, such as is hard to get this year. A few miles this side of the creek forty stacks can be seen within a range of two miles.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 11, 1882.

Mr. Charles Marshall and wife left today for their present home at Mound City, Missouri. Mr. Marshall, while in this city, purchased the building on Fifth Avenue now occupied by McIntire & Davenport as a livery stable, and expects himself to open up in that business early in the spring.

Since writing the above we learn that Mr. Marshall has purchased of L. C. Wood the barn at present occupied by Messrs. Hilliard & Thompson, opposite his first purchase.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

"Jack" Hilliard, the Wichita end of the firm of Hilliard & Thompson, has been in town several days. Mr. Hilliard is a man of business, has the "necessary," and, as he expresses himself well pleased with our part of the country, we hope soon to see him one of our citizens.

First reference to Capt. Thompson...

Arkansas City Traveler, March 8, 1882.

J. M. Hilliard and wife, of Wichita, spent several days of this week in the city visiting Capt. Thompson and looking up business matters. Mr. Hilliard is a member of the Wichita City Council and a thorough businessman. He speaks very flattering of Arkansas City as a business point, and we should be glad to welcome him and his estimable lady to our social circle.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Marshall & Thompson, of the Star Livery and Feed Stables, will furnish teams, etc., to Peter Pearson's $800 hearse, which put in its appearance last Saturday. They say they will "tote the deaders" in the most approved style of the art.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

Our enterprising livery men, Marshall & Thompson, inaugurated their Sunday excursions to Geuda Springs by conveying some dozen of our citizens to that fast growing and popular health resort. The Star Livery is the place to go if you want a team to "yank" you most anyplace in first class shape.

[TRIAL DOCKET: DISTRICT COURT.]

Cowley County Courant, April 20, 1882.

The following is a list of cases that will stand for trial at the April term of the District Court, commencing on the 25th day of April, A. D. 1882.

CRIMINAL DOCKET. FIRST DAY.

10. State vs. Charles G. Thompson.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.

C. G. Thompson, our jovial livery man, spent Sunday with the boys of Wichita.

[DISSOLUTION NOTICE: C. D. MARSHALL AND C. G. THOMPSON.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.

We, the undersigned, hereby give notice that the co-partnership in the livery business at Arkansas City, between C. D. Marshall and C. G. Thompson has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts due the firm will be settled by either party at the Star Livery Stable where the books of the firm will be found. C. D. MARSHALL, C. G. THOMPSON.

Arkansas City, June 6th, 1882.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.

Mr. C. G. Thompson returned from Wichita on Monday last after a visit of nearly a week to friends in that place.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.

Mr. Frank Thompson, of Albuquerque, N. M., son of Capt. C. G. Thompson, is in town. Mr. Frank Thompson starts for his home in New Mexico this evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 6, 1882.

One of the most successful and neatest jobs in surgery we have ever seen was performed by Dr. C. G. Thompson, veterinary surgeon, a few days since. The subject was a mule that had run foul of a barbed wire fence and cut a gash six inches long and to the bone on its right shoulder. The Dr. took it in hand after several had declined the case and with his accustomed skill had the critter around in good shape in a very short time.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 27, 1882.

We had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. J. Hilliard and Mrs. Holmes, two of Wichita's finest citizens, last week while on a visit to Capt. Thompson, of this city. Before returning they visited the Geuda Springs and took in all the dissipation of that fashionable resort.

[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]

Winfield Courier, November 9, 1882.

CRIMINAL DOCKET--FIRST DAY.

NO. 315. STATE VS. CHAS. G. THOMPSON.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Charley Thompson, of Arkansas City, is in the city. He took in the Masquerade ball last night. Wichita Times.

[OKLAHOMA WAR CHIEF: BOOMER PAPER.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

Dr. C. G. Thompson, of Arkansas City, one of the very best men connected with our colony, informs us that he will, as early as practicable, commence running the Star Stage Line between Oklahoma and Arkansas City, and will carry the mail gratis. This gentleman has done a great deal for the colony, and deserves their hearty thanks for his labors in their interest.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 7, 1883.

Mr. Frank Thompson, late of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a son of our Cap. Thompson, arrived in the city yesterday, and will make his future home with us. If he is a "chip off the old block," he will prove a valuable citizen.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 21, 1883.

[From the Geuda Springs Herald.]

Capt. J. B. Nipp was over from Arkansas City the first of the week on business connected with his new livery stable. He is a very pleasant and sociable gentleman, and we wish him success.

At the present writing it is almost impossible to give any definite information in regard to the new livery stable here. The carpenters received orders from Mr. Patterson to cease work for a few days, as he had sold out to Capt. Thompson. A day or two later Capt. Nipp bought a half interest in the stable, and now we are informed that he has sold out to Thompson.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 7, 1883.

Our old friend, Carlos Thompson, made us a call last Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 7, 1883.

[Geuda Herald Items.]

Geuda Springs is now a temperance town.

Capt. C. G. Thompson, of Arkansas City, will erect a business house 18 x 30 on the east side of First Street.

J. H. Hilliard & Co. now have control of the livery stable hack of the hotel, having leased it of Mr. Biggs, and they expect to run it in connection with their stable at Arkansas City. Mr. Hilliard has rented his stable at Wichita, and will divide the stock from that stable between the stables at this place and Arkansas City. They will then have the finest and best equipped livery stables in the southwest.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 9, 1883.

We are under obligations to Messrs. Hilliard & Thompson, of the Star Livery Stables, for a very pleasant jaunt into the country last Saturday.

[DISTRICT COURT.]

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

TRIAL DOCKET.

Cowley County District Court, May Term, A. D. 1883.

FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 1ST, 1883--CRIMINAL.

No. 315. State v. C. G. Thompson.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.

Miss Clara Thompson, eldest daughter of our Capt. C. G. Thompson, is in the city visiting with Mrs. J. H. Hilliard.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 4, 1883.

Mrs. J. H. Hilliard and Miss Clara Thompson left yesterday for Wichita where they will spend the Fourth with friends.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 11, 1883.

The telephone between this city and Geuda is quite an institution and decidedly convenient. One of the uses it can be put to was illustrated by our veterinary surgeon, C. G. Thompson, who prescribed medicine for a sick horse at Geuda without leaving his stable at this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1883.

Miss Clara Thompson returned to the city last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.

Miss Clara and Mr. Frank Thompson returned to their home at Manhattan on Monday last, after a several weeks' stay in this city visiting Capt. C. G. Thompson.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.

By the courtesy of C. G. Thompson, of Hilliard & Co.'s livery, we were permitted to take a jaunt around town in one of their elegant turnouts, which we of course much enjoyed. In the course of the ride we noticed improvements in the shape of new buildings, additions, fencing, etc., going on in every part of the city and can safely say no town in the southwest is enjoying a more prosperous season of legitimate booming as the little Queen City of the hill.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 26, 1883.

WANTED, TO RENT. Farm with enclosed pasture, and hog lots from 5 to 8 miles from Arkansas City. Call on C. G. Thompson at Star Livery Stable.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 3, 1883.

STAR LIVERY AND FEED STABLE. J. H. HILLIARD & CO., Proprietors.

Daily Hack to Geuda Springs. Passengers Carried to All Parts of the Country at Reasonable Prices. Special Attention Given to Boarding Stock. Stable on Fifth Ave., Arkansas City, Ks.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 3, 1883.

C. G. THOMPSON, VETERINARY SURGEON.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 10, 1883.

Captain C. G. Thompson is absent attending the reunion of old soldiers at Leavenworth this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 7, 1883.

Steps are being taken to organize two cavalry companies, the members to be chosen from parties between this city and Hunnewell. Their headquarters will be in Arkansas City, and they will doubtless bring much trade to this place. Capt. Thompson informs us that the adjutant general has promised that the state will furnish all the arms for such a company, and for him to go ahead with the organization.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 7, 1883.

Major L. E. Woodin, ex-agent at Ponca Agency, last Monday purchased Mr. Hilliard's interests in the "Star" livery stable in this city, in the Geuda Springs stables, the Geuda hack line, and in the Territory stage business, and hereafter the firm will be known as Thompson & Woodin. The general popularity attained by Mr. Woodin while agent for the Poncas will serve him handsomely now, and combined with the genial qualities of Capt. Thompson, will draw an immense trade to this new firm.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1883.

Capt. Thompson has rented Jim Penton's farm in Bolton Township and will put on a lot of fine hogs.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 28, 1883.

Notice. There will be a meeting held at McLaughlin's Hall this evening at 8 o'clock sharp, for the purpose of mustering and electing officers in the State Militia company organized at this place. All members of the company are expected to be in attendance as important business will come before the meeting.

By order of C. G. THOMPSON, Chairman.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.

Attention, Company! The Arkansas Valley Guards will meet on the 24th day of December at 2 p.m. in front of the Star stables for monthly drill. All the members are requested to turn out mounted. By order of C. G. THOMPSON, Captain Commanding Company.

Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.

Arkansas Valley Guards.

The above military organization will give a grand public mounted parade in this city on Monday, December 24, at 2 o'clock p.m. and in the evening of the same day a grand ball at the Highland opera house. All arrangements have been made and the occasion will be a most happy one. The maintenance of order will be entrusted to a patrol guard detailed for the purpose.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1883.

The commissions of Capt. C. G. Thompson and Lieutenants Clark and Plank, officers of the Arkansas Valley Guards, have arrived, and one hundred stand of arms have been shipped from Topeka. Thanks to the businesslike management of Capt. Thompson, our military company is rapidly getting into good working order.

[CAPT. THOMPSON TAKES TRIP; MAJOR WOODIN HANDLING BUSINESS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 16, 1884.

Capt. C. G. Thompson left on Monday last for an extended trip throughout the east; where he will visit old acquaintances and attend to some business interests. The captain is one of our substantial businessmen, and we trust he will return soon with still greater faith in the country of his choice. His partner, Major Woodin, will look after the wants of the riding public during C. G.'s absence, and will extend the same courtesy which has won so many friends for the senior member of the firm.

Capt. C. G. Thompson gets married...

Arkansas City Traveler, February 20, 1884.

Capt. C. G. Thompson returned to our city from his eastern trip last Saturday, and we are pleased to say was accompanied by his wife. The many friends of Capt. Thompson unite with us in wishing him and his bride much happiness, and a long and pleasant sojourn in our city.

Arkansas City Republican, March 1, 1884.

MARRIED. "On the 12th inst., at the residence of M. P. Lutz, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, by Rev. Stuart Mitchell, D. D., Capt. C. G. Thompson, of Arkansas City, Kansas, to Mrs. Augusta H. Dreisbach, of Bloomsburg, Pa. During his brief sojourn here, Capt. Thompson made many friends, especially among the veterans of the late war. The many friends of the bride will miss her, but trust that she will find renewed happiness on the verge of the Indian Territory, for which they started on last Tuesday."

We clip the above complimentary notice from The Bloomington (PA) Republican and can assure the many friends of the bride that Capt. Thompson is even more highly appreciated at home than abroad. While the Captain has displayed excellent judgement in his selection, Mrs. Thompson has been equally fortunate. The Captain is known everywhere as a superb gentleman, and an excellent social companion. THE REPUBLICAN wishes them that success which such excellently mated people so richly deserve.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1884.

L. E. Woodin last week purchased of Newman and Hess the livery building on the north side of Fifth Avenue now occupied by Woodin & Thompson. These gentlemen intend putting up a new building and other improvements which when completed will cost in the aggregate some three or four thousand dollars. This firm intends to keep in the front line of our businessmen, and eminently deserve the success they will certainly achieve.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1884.

Attention is called this week to the advertisement of Howard & Coonrod, agents for Cole Bros.' lightning rods and pumps. This establishment has been in active operation for thirty-five years, which is the best recommendation that could possibly be put forth. The agents for this firm live right among us; they intend to remain in this country, and realize that the best way to make friends and carry on a profitable business is to deal honestly with those wishing anything in their line. They do not purpose giving away their wares, but do intend to provide the farmers with a serviceable article at reasonable figures. Their teams are kept in Thompson & Woodin's stables, where word can be left for them in case they are not in town.

Arkansas City Republican, March 22, 1884.

Thompson & Woodin will commence the erection of their new barn this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1884.

The new livery stable now in course of erection by Thompson & Woodin, on Fifth Avenue, will be the largest stable south of Topeka--as Arkansas City will soon be the largest city in the same scope of country. This stable will be fifty-five feet front and 132 feet deep, two stories high, with accommodations for over 100 horses and thirty buggies and carriages. Thompson & Woodin use both sides of the street now, and are going to try to keep their business within the confines of one immense building. Their prosperity is well merited.

Arkansas City Republican, April 5, 1884.

Thompson & Woodin, proprietors of the Star Livery and Feed Stable, and the Arkansas City, Geuda Springs, and Wellington Stage lines, have leased their stables on the south side of Fifth Avenue, and are building a new stable and stock yard on the north side. The new building will be about 82 x 132 feet and two stories high, the largest livery stable in the state south of Topeka. They own six lots lying together and the remainder of the ground not taken up by the building will be enclosed in the stock yard and divided into two lots. A hay rack and watering trough will be put in, and the yard and stable will be carried on in first-class style in every respect. They expect to have the building completed by May 1, and will add new buggies and horses as the trade demands. Their buildings on the south side, which they have leased, will be occupied as a blacksmith shop and paint and carriage shop.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1884.

City Election.

The election for city officers held last Monday resulted in the election of the gentlemen named below. There were several tickets in the field, and the total number of votes polled was 490. The figures following the names below show the vote cast for each of them, which constitutes an overwhelming majority and renders it unnecessary to give the vote on the other ticket. Following is the successful ticket.

Mayor: Frank Schiffbauer, 470.

Councilmen: C. G. Thompson, 323. Frank Leach, 421. O. S. Rarick, 416. T. Fairclo, 314. A. A. Davis, 308. Police Judge: W. D. Kreamer, 274.

[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

Mr. Seig and Mr. Thompson, of the Arkansas Valley, were the guests of the Dalgarn family this week, and Miss Etna Dalgarn went home with them to spend a few happy days with old associates. The Salemites don't intend to let those river gents take their good girls off for good; but perhaps they will trade. Who knows.

Arkansas City Republican, April 12, 1884.

The following was the ticket chosen at the city election last Monday: Mayor, Frank P. Schiffbauer; councilmen, C. G. Thompson, F. C. Leach, O. S. Rarick, Theo. Fairclo, and A. A. Davis; police judge, W. D. Kreamer.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1884.

Ad. Auction Sale. If you have any property you want to sell, or if you want to buy anything, go to the Star Livery Sale yard. Auction sale every Saturday.

Thompson & Woodin.

[CITY COUNCIL.]

Arkansas City Republican, April 19, 1884.

Council met in adjourned session at 7:30 p.m., April 14, 1884. Present: F. P. Schiffbauer, mayor; O. S. Rarick, C. G. Thompson, Theo. Fairclo, F. C. Leach, and A. A. Davis, Councilmen.

On motion F. C. Leach was chosen president of the council.

The following appointments were made and confirmed: A. J. Gray, city marshal; Ed. Malone, commission of water works; Ed. Malone, commissioner of water works; E. C. Stoup, street commissioner, and James Benedict, city clerk.

The mayor appointed the following committees.

On finance: Rarick, Leach, and Thompson.

On printing: Leach, Fairclo, and Rarick.

On ways and means: Thompson, Fairclo, and Rarick.

On ordinance: Rarick, Fairclo and Leach.

On public improvements: Thompson, Davis, and Leach.

On water works: Fairclo, Davis, and Thompson.

On sanitary: Davis, Rarick, and Fairclo.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 23, 1884.

Notice. There will be a meeting of the Arkansas Valley Guards at I. H. Bonsall's office, Saturday evening, at 7 o'clock. All the old soldiers are requested to be present, as there will be a reorganization of the company, and other important business to be transacted.

C. G. THOMPSON, Captain Commanding Co.

Arkansas City Republican, April 26, 1884.

Thompson & Woodin have their large new livery stable almost completed. This is the largest stable in the State south of Topeka.

Believe the next entry refers to Frank L. Thompson, son of Capt. C. G. Thompson...

Arkansas City Republican, May 3, 1884.

F. L. Thompson, Orderly Sergeant of the A. V. G., has been commissioned 1st Lieut. on staff at Topeka, Kansas.

[POLICE COURT.]

Arkansas City Republican, May 3, 1884.

On yesterday, Capt. C. G. Thompson was fined $1 and costs for driving a buggy over a sidewalk and T. T. Tiles $1 and costs for driving a wagon across a sidewalk.

[CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.]

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, May 10, 1884.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, ARKANSAS CITY, May 2, 1884.

Present, F. P. Schiffbauer, mayor; C. G. Thompson, F. C. Leach, T. Fairclo, A. A. Davis, and O. S. Rarick, councilmen.

Arkansas City Republican, May 10, 1884.

Tom Braggins will move his paint shop opposite Thompson & Woodin's livery stable.

Arkansas City Republican, May 10, 1884.

Thompson & Woodin had the last coat of paint put on their new livery stable yesterday. The building is now completed, and is the largest livery stable in the state south of Topeka.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 21, 1884.

Messrs. Thompson & Woodin's new livery stable which is now about completed is one of the best stables to be found in Southern Kansas, and under its present management is deservedly doing a large business.

Arkansas City Republican, May 24, 1884.

Miss Clara Thompson, daughter of Capt. C. G. Thompson, arrived Thursday in this city, and will remain among us. Her sister, Miss Cora Thompson, arrived yesterday and will also make this place her home.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 28, 1884.

Misses Clara and Cora, daughters of C. G. Thompson, arrived in the city last week, and will probably remain here. Miss Clara spent several months of last summer in this city and her many friends will welcome her return with pleasure.

[COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.]

Arkansas City Republican, June 7, 1884.

The city council met Monday night, with F. C. Leach, president pro tem, in the chair.

Present: Leach, Thompson, Rarick, Davis, and Fairclo.

The reading of the minutes of last meeting was dispensed with.

On motion of Rarick, the resignation of Archie Dunn was accepted. The president appointed James M. Moore to fill the vacancy, and his appointment was confirmed by the council. It was moved that Jas. M. Moore be notified of his appointment as street commissioner, and that he report to the committee on streets and alleys.

On motion, the bill of the Chicago Lumber Company for $50.54 was allowed and ordered to be paid. On motion the bill of James M. Moore for labor in running water tank engine and blacksmithing by Peak for $39.75, was allowed and ordered to be paid.

On motion, the bill of Ed. Malone for packing engine, freight, drayage, etc., $1.80, was allowed, and ordered to be paid.

On motion, the bill for painting water tank one coat, $8.00, was allowed and ordered to be paid.

The bill of Clark & Coombs for $1.25 for printing notices was allowed, and ordered to be paid.

On motion of Thompson, the treasurer, clerk, police judge, street commissioner, and water commissioner were required to make a monthly statement of receipts and expenditures in their respective offices, to be presented at each regular meeting of the council.

On motion, a special meeting was called for Tuesday evening, June 10.

F. C. LEACH, President pro tem.

W. D. KREAMER, Clerk pro tem.

Arkansas City Republican, June 7, 1884.

Capt. C. G. Thompson bought S. B. Reed's property near the Presbyterian Church this week, and will go to housekeeping soon.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1884.

Capt. Thompson purchased Sam Reed's residence property last Friday for $1,250, and Sam, to provide himself and family shelter, secured a house of Mr. Pickering for $500.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1884.

"Rain."

A communication appeared in one of our city papers last week under the above caption, in which Mr. F. C. Leach, acting mayor, was severely criticized and more or less abused. Now the facts in the case are these. A man came to town, and taking out a hawker's license, proceeded to cry out his goods, selling shirts, handkerchiefs, scissors, etc. There was nothing in his language to hurt anyone, and he clearly had a right to pursue his business according to the terms of his license. But at the instigation of some party, a man authorized to make arrests, but who draws no salary from the city therefor, ordered the vendor to ceased. An appeal being made to the acting mayor and Councilmen Thompson and Fairclo, they decided the man could proceed, which was no more than his right. The allusion to Mr. Leach's "imbibing too freely of his favorite beverage" is purely gratuitous, as he is a known temperance man, and could not have been under the influence of anything more soul destroying than hydrant water. Again, as regards the "rat" man, there is no ordinance prohibiting a man from giving a free show or from begging--any more than you can prevent a blind organ grinder from plying his vocation. The rat man couldn't have made a cent if there had not been suckers there to nibble at his bait. The trouble is our night policeman is growing too fast for his clothes. He ought to take more rest in the daytime and not quite so much at night. In conclusion, we will state that the general opinion is that Mr. Leach attended to the city's interests during Mr. Schiffbauer's absence fully as well as could any of the mice disposed to gnaw at his hands.

Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.

Capt. Thompson purchased Mr. Sam. Reed's property for $1,250.

Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.

Attention Guards. You are hereby commanded to meet, on next Friday evening, at 7 o'clock, sharp, at the Star Livery Stables, to receive orders concerning the 4th of July.

C. G. THOMPSON, Captain Commanding Co.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 18, 1884.

Councilman Thompson says there is a move on foot to curb and gutter Summit Street. This is a move in the right direction. It should be done immediately.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 18, 1884.

Attention, Guards. You are hereby commanded to meet on next Friday evening at 7 o'clock sharp at the Star livery stables to receive orders concerning the 4th of July.

C. G. THOMPSON, Captain Commanding.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 18, 1884.

Council Proceedings.

The council held an adjourned meeting last Monday night, Mayor Schiffbauer in the chair, and Councilmen Thompson, Fairclo, and Davis present.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 21, 1884.

Arkansas Valley Guards.

Attention, Company. The members of the Arkansas Valley Guards are hereby directed to meet for drill at the Star Livery Stable Wednesday, June 25th, at 7:30 o'clock. The company will drill with arms, and are requested to wear uniforms. This will be the only drill before the parade on the fourth; and a full attendance is absolutely necessary.

C. G. THOMPSON, Captain Commanding Co.

E. C. GAGE, Clerk.

Arkansas City Republican, June 28, 1884.

Thompson & Woodin have added two new carriages and a fine buggy. All the vehicles are first-class, but one carriage deserves especial notice. It is believed that for fineness of appearance and elegance of finish, it cannot be equaled by anything in this part of the state.

Arkansas City Republican, July 12, 1884.

W. A. Lee has purchased the corner east of Thompson & Woodin's livery stable, and his brother, R. F. Lee, informs us that their stock of agricultural implements will soon be removed to that place.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1884.

Bob Smith, of Silverdale, has a $1,000 hay contract to fill for Messrs. Thompson & Woodin of the Star livery of this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1884.

Arrest of the Stevens-Mills Cattle.

Complaint having been made to F. P. Schiffbauer, justice of the peace of Creswell Township, that a herd of fevered cattle were within the state, the justice notified the county attorney, who ordered Deputy Sheriff Rarick to take charge of the same and hold them until they could be inspected as provided by law in article 9, chapter 105, of the general statutes, which relates to Texas cattle.

The justice thereupon appointed C. G. Thompson, C. M. Scott, and Henry Endicott as an investigating committee, who proceeded to the east part of town, where the cattle were held, and after examination submitted the following report.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTORS.

We, the undersigned board of inspectors, appointed to inspect the cattle under charge of Deputy Sheriff Rarick, as fevered cattle, held on complaint of S. C. Murphy, have to say that we proceeded to where the cattle were, and found that they were the property of W. M. Stevens, of Coffeyville, Kansas, and A. Mills, of Chetopa, Kansas, and numbered 1,020 head, that 800 of them were shipped from Mississippi in February, 1884, and 220 head were shipped from the same state in April last; that the 800 were wintered in Labette County, within this state, and all the number, 1,020, held on Russell Creek, Indian Territory, two miles below the state line; that there had been but three deaths, where held, and no cattle had died from fever in their neighborhood; that they had not been in contact with fevered cattle, and that the 25 graded bulls turned in this spring were still living in the herd; that at this time there were but six lame ones, caused, in our judgment, by driving over rough, stony ground; that at this time we could not discover any sign of fever among them, and that we recommend they be released from custody.

C. G. THOMPSON, C. M. SCOTT, HENRY ENDICOTT.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1884.

Council Proceedings.

Council met in regular session last Monday, August 4. Present: F. P. Schiffbauer, mayor; C. G. Thompson, T. Fairclo, and A. A. Davis.

Bills to the amount of $303.87 were presented and allowed, and bill of Frank Wallace for $8.10 was referred.

C. G. Thompson was authorized to expend $15 for enlarging the windows in the calaboose, and the mayor was authorized to purchase two balls and chains for the use of prisoners.

C. R. SIPES, Treasurer.

COLLECTION OF WATER RENTS.

I herewith submit my report of the amount of water tax collected up to August 2, 1884.

Stage company $5.00

J. H. Hilliard $20.00

Thompson & Woodin $20.00

Arkansas City Republican, August 9, 1884.

AD. PUBLIC SALE! We will sell at public sale 100 Head of Grade Native Cattle At Thompson & Woodin's Livery Stable, in Arkansas City, Kansas, on Saturday, Aug. 9, 1884.

Sale to commence at 10 o'clock. A.M., and continue until all are sold.

15 head of yearling steers and heifers.

5 head of 2 year old heifers.

50 head of three year old heifers.

10 head of cows with calves.

8 head of cows to calve soon.

1 large Durham bull 4 years old.

2 two year old bulls.

The cows are selected milkers. Will sell in lot or by single one. This will be your time to get a good cow.

TERMS: 9 months at 12 percent; 5 percent off for cash.

SNYDER & HUTCHISON, SALE AGENTS.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1884.

A few of the faithful Democrats met in conclave last Saturday and elected as delegates to the state convention C. G. Thompson, D. Cole, R. Hite, E. Harned, T. McIntire, S. L. Gilbert, and Dr. Vawter. They meet in Topeka today (Wednesday) to re-nominate G. W. Glick.

Arkansas City Republican, August 30, 1884.

Thompson & Woodin are putting in a blacksmith shop in the old Star Livery Barn.

Arkansas City Republican, September 13, 1884.

Council Proceedings.

At the last regular council meeting, Mayor Schiffbauer, C. G. Thompson, T. Fairclo, A. A. Davis, councilmen, were present. The following bills were allowed and ordered paid.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 1, 1884.

Miss Cora Thompson left for Manhattan, Kansas, last Friday, where she will attend school the coming winter.

Arkansas City Republican, October 4, 1884.

Miss Cora Thompson, daughter of Capt. Thompson, left for Manhattan the first of the week, where she will attend school.

The following was associated with C. G. Thompson...

Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.

J. H. Hilliard tries the virtues of a two inch card in the columns of the REPUBLICAN this issue. Mr. Hilliard will soon build an addition to his stable, as his present quarters are too small for his increasing livery business.

CARD. J. H. HILLIARD, Proprietor of the 5th Ave. Livery & Sale Stable. Stock Sold on Commission. Money Advanced on Stock Left for Sale. Best of Accommodations for Teams. 5th Ave., West of Summit. Arkansas City, Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1884.

Grand Jury Indictments.

The Grand Jury found indictments against the following parties in our city upon whom warrants were duly served by Deputy Sheriff Rarick.

Dr. M. P. Roe, for writing illegal prescriptions. Bond was given in the sum of one thousand dollars for his appearance at the next term of court.

C. G. Thompson, for writing illegal prescriptions. 2 counts. Bond $1,000 in each case, which was given.

Kan Moore, for selling liquor contrary to law. Bond for $300 was given.

One Slade, a fruit tree man, was arrested for embezzlement and forgery. Bond $2,00, in default he was committed to jail.

Indictments were found against several other parties, but the place that knew them knows them no more. Hence they were not served.

Arkansas City Republican, November 15, 1884.

Capt. Rarick served the following indictments on parties in Arkansas City, found by the grand jury.

Dr. M. P. Roe, for writing illegal prescriptions. Bond fixed at $1,000, which was given. He will be tried at the next term of court.

C. G. Thompson, the same as above.

Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.

Last Saturday night the following officers were elected at the G. A. R. Meeting.

Allen Mowry, P. C.; P. A. Lorry, U. V. C.; P. J. Davis, J. V. C.; S. C. Lindsay, Adjt.; A. A. Davis, Q. M.; C. G. Thompson, Serg.; Harry Lundy, Chap.; H. D. Kellogg, O. D.; John Cook, O. G.; Wm. Kirtley, inside G.; P. H. Franey, outside G.

Allen Mowry and S. C. Lindsay were chosen to represent the Post in the grand encampment of the state when it comes off. It has not yet been decided when and where it will be held.

Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.

Council Proceedings.

The city council convened last Monday evening in the council room. The following is a report of the business transacted.

C. G. Thompson, mayor pro tem, Theo. Fairclo, and A. A. Davis were the members present. Several bills were allowed.

ORDINANCE NO. 126, Entitled an ordinance dividing the city of Arkansas City into wards, and numbering the same. Be it ordained by the mayor and councilmen of the city of Arkansas City.

SECTION FIRST. That the said city and the addition thereto shall be and is hereby divided into wards and numbered as follows, viz:

All that portion of said city and the addition thereto lying east of the central line of Summit Street and north of the central line of Central Avenue in said city, shall constitute a separate ward and shall be known and numbered as the First Ward.

All that portion of said city and the addition thereto lying east of the central line of Summit Street and south of the central line of Central Avenue in said city shall constitute a separate ward and shall be known and numbered as the Second Ward.

All that portion of said city and addition thereto lying west of the central line of Summit Street and south of the central line of Central Avenue, in said city, shall constitute a separate ward and shall be known and numbered as the Third Ward.

All that portion of said city and the addition thereto lying west of the central line of Summit Street and north of the central line of Central Avenue in said city shall constitute a separate ward and shall be known and numbered as the Fourth Ward.

Moved and carried that the salary of the city marshal be increased to $50 per month, and that the appointment of W. D. Johnson as special police be revoked. The council then adjourned.

Arkansas City Republican, December 27, 1884.

Council Proceedings.

The council convened Monday night with the following members present: F. P. Schiffbauer, Mayor; O. S. Rarick, T. Fairclo, C. G. Thompson, councilmen.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 31, 1884.

L. V. Coombs and Miss Nellie Nash, Charles Chapel and Miss Minnie Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Woodson, Miss Lynch, Miss Clara Thompson, and Capt. C. G. Thompson and wife tripped the light fantastic at the residence of J. H. Hilliard Monday night of last week, to the excellent music furnished by Miss Clara Thompson.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 1, 1885.

The following is a list of names set for trial at the January, 1885, term of the District Court of Cowley County, commencing January 6th, 1885.

First Day - Criminal Docket.