CHARLES
C. BLACK FAMILY.
First item to appear re “Black.” Does not
give a first or second name...
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
ELLIS
& BLACK, General Dealers in Groceries, etc.
Corner
of Main and Ninth Street.
GENERAL
MERCHANDISE.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
New Sign. Ellis & Black, the enterprising
successors of T. H. Benning, in the corner store, have ornamented the front of
their establishment with a new and neat sign, the workmanship of T. J. Jones.
Excerpt from lengthy article...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 8, 1873.
[From
the Atchison Champion.]
WINFIELD,
KAS., April 24, 1873.
Society here is excellent. It is like society
in the old States. Last evening, through the kindness of Maj. Davis, we enjoyed
the pleasure of attending an exceedingly pleasant social party at Major and
Mrs. Davis’ furnished suit of rooms in the Lagonda House. Mrs. Peyton, the
landlady, from the old Buckeye State, was present; and Mrs. Davis, formerly of
St. Joseph, and Miss Eudailey, from Kentucky. Messrs. Black and Byler
entertained the company with very agreeable and beautiful, comical and
sentimental songs and music, the latter upon the guitar, violin, and banjo. The
music was highly appreciated by all, as well as the excellent lemonade and
cake. To Mrs. Sprague, a genuine Massachusetts Yankee, the party is indebted
for many a good hearty laugh. R. A. H.
Only showing one item re Dr. Black. Do not
think he was related to C. C. Black.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 15, 1873.
Dr. Black, hailing from Des Moines, Iowa,
publishes his professional card in this issue.
AD: DR. BLACK (late of Des Moines, Iowa),
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Back to Ellis and Black...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 22, 1873.
If you want nice fresh cocoa-nuts go to Ellis
& Black’s for them. “We know how it is ourself,” for through the kindness
of Mr. Ellis we tried them to our own satisfaction.
First references to Charley Black...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 24, 1873.
Charley Black has come home again.
Winfield Courier, December 12, 1873.
The Co. Commissioners at their last meeting
accepted the Courthouse. And the contractors, Messrs. Stewart & Simpson,
take this method to return thanks to their bondsmen, S. C. Smith, Charley
Black, R. B. Saffold, Hiram Silver, S. H. Myton, Rice & Ray, J. J. Ellis,
J. D. Cochran, M. L. Read, J. C. Blandin, John Lowry, and C. A. Bliss, for the
confidence reposed in them when they were entire strangers, and to say that
they are honorably discharged from any further obligation on account of the
Courthouse.
Unknown who this “Black” might be...
Winfield Courier, January 9, 1874.
Last Friday Mr. Titus dug his potatoes on the
Black farm near town and they turned out in good condition.
Winfield Courier, February 20, 1874.
We walked into Ellis & Black’s last
night, as we often do, to borrow a couple of peanuts, when we saw, what we
thought at first, were a couple of ghosts; but on close examination we
discovered them to be only J. J. Ellis and Charley Harter, who were so
exhausted after the enormous sales of the day that they looked like ghosts.
Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.
Charley Black returned from his trip to
Illinois last Saturday.
[THE CANTATA.]
Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.
The cantata of Esther the beautiful Queen,
which was rendered at the courthouse last Monday and Tuesday nights, was a
splendid affair in every instance, and is universally pronounced to be the best
home talent entertainment ever given in Winfield. The adaptability of each
player to the particular part assigned them was a noticeable feature, and each
performed their part so well that we dare not make “any invidious
distinctions.”
We cannot however avoid mentioning those who
took the more prominent parts. Mrs. M. A. Arnold as Queen, Rev. J. P. Parmelee
as King, E. C. Manning as Haman, A. T. Stewart, Mordecai; Mrs. W. D. Roberts,
Zeresh; Miss Kate Johnson and Miss Mary Braidwood as Maids of honor; Charles
Black, Harbonah (the King’s Chamberlain); Ed. Johnson, Hegei; A. A. Jackson,
Hatach; W. L. Mullen, High Priest. They could not be surpassed in any city in
the land. Miss Helen Parmelee as organist deserves special mention, as very
much depended on her, always prompt, making no mistakes. The chorus was good,
and taken as a whole, we venture to say that Winfield will not soon witness the
like, and few towns in this country with their home talent could produce so
splendid a spectacle. Too much cannot be said in praise of Prof. A. D. Battey,
who drilled the class, and superintended the performance to its close.
First reference to C. C. Black...
Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.
It having been left with the various school
Superintendents in each county to select representatives to the July session of
the Musical Academy which meets in Leavenworth, Messrs. C. C. Black and C. A.
Hays have been appointed by Prof. Wilkinson. No better selection could have
been made.
Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.
Charley Black presented this office with a
box of choice cigars on the strength of his late matrimonial venture and those
of our force who use the weed, are happy.
[MARRIED: CHARLES C. BLACK AND MARIAN E.
BRAIDWOOD.]
Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.
MARRIED. On the 4th day of July, 1874, at the
Congregational Parsonage, Winfield, Kansas, by the Rev. J. B. Parmelee, Charles
C. Black and Miss Marian E. Braidwood.
[MARRIAGE LICENSES: JULY, 1874.]
Winfield Courier, July 31, 1874.
The following is a list of the marriage
licenses issued by the Probate Judge, for the month of July.
Chas.
C. Black, to Marian E. Braidwood.
Winfield Courier, September 18, 1874.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Black have taken up their
residence in this city. This change will be hailed with pleasure by the
numerous friends of Mr. Black and his estimable lady.
Winfield Courier, September 18, 1874.
The firm of Ellis & Black has dissolved,
Chas. Black having purchased the interest of Mr. Ellis. Everybody likes Charley
and all will be rejoiced to hear that he will continue the business as usual at
the old stand. Mr. Ellis does not leave the store, but will always be found
behind the counter ready to accommodate his numerous friends and customers, so
that the only apparent change is the firm name, which is now simply “Chas. C.
Black.”
Winfield Courier, September 18, 1874.
A
Card.
The undersigned, having purchased the
interest of J. J. Ellis, will continue the business at the old stand of Ellis
& Black, and invites the continued patronage of the public.
CHAS.
C. BLACK.
Winfield, September 14, 1874.
Winfield Courier, September 18, 1874.
DISSOLUTION
NOTICE.
The partnership heretofore existing between
J. J. Ellis and Chas. C. Black is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Chas.
C. Black retains the business, assumes all firm debts, and is authorized to
collect and receipt for all accounts. All persons knowing themselves indebted
to the firm, will please call and settle with him immediately.
J.
J. ELLIS, CHAS. C. BLACK.
Dated Sept. 14th, 1874.
Winfield Courier, October 15, 1874.
A LARGE STOCK of Queensware coming in at
Blacks.
Winfield Courier, October 22, 1874.
Mr. Brettun, grandfather, and Burt Crapster,
a cousin of Chas. Black, arrived in town yesterday evening. They expect to
spend the winter here.
Winfield Courier, October 29, 1874.
EVERYTHING in the glove line at Blacks,
embracing Men’s Buck Gauntlets, Men’s Chinchilla Back Gauntlets, Men’s Heavy
Plymouth driving, Men’s Light Plymouth driving,
Men’s Heavy Kid driving, Men’s Casimere Back
driving, Ladies’ Fine Buck Gauntlets, Ladies’ Fine Kid Gauntlets, Ladies’
Alexander, genuine, Men’s Berlin, Boy’s half gauntlets, Men’s and boy’s sheep
mitts, Men’s and boy’s Calf mitts, And other styles too numerous to mention,
comprising The Largest and Best Stock of
Gloves and Mitts Ever Brought to this market. Call early and make your
selections.
AT
BLACKS.
Also a full line of Hats and Caps.
A good Cap for 50 cts.
Unknown: Which Mrs. Black the following
refers to...
Winfield Courier, November 5, 1874.
Mrs. Howard and Black, at the Ladies’
Furnishing Store, have just received a large and select stock of millinery
goods, of all kinds, and they have advertised a grand opening on next Saturday.
The ladies will all walk in and look at the finery of course.
AD: READ!! READ!! MRS. L. H. HOWARD, Has just
received a large assortment of Ladies’ Furnishing Goods. The Finest and Best
Styles of Hats, Flowers, and Ribbons, ever brought to Southern Kansas. Laces,
Collars, Gloves, Parasols, Hosiery. New Style Hair Goods. Notions, etc., All of
which will be sold at the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
Reference to Black’s chandeliers is very
obscure...
Winfield Courier, November 19, 1874.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather
last evening the sociable at Capt. Lowrey’s was quite a pleasant affair. The
magnificent parlors lit by one of Black’s improved chandeliers were thrown open
and playing, singing, laughing, and talking was the order of the evening. Mrs.
Lowrey, the Misses Stewarts, and Miss Bryant, the numerous hostesses, were very
attentive to their guests, which made anything but enjoyment impossible.
Winfield Courier, November 26, 1874.
A small conflagration, which might have been
more serious but for the energetic efforts of those present, occurred last
Saturday evening at the store of C. C. Black. Shortly after the lamps were
lighted in the evening, Charley Harter bethought him that the chandelier needed
filling, and being at the time in the oil business, having just drawn some for
a customer, he took a quart measure and proceeded to replenish the illuminator.
While thus engaged the oil in the measure unexpectedly ignited from one of the
burners, and Charley, with the blazing can grasped firmly in his fist, glided
swiftly toward the door. The air from without upon coming in contact with the
flames carried them back into the face of the torch-bearer, and compelled him
to deposit his burden upon the floor. His somewhat excited tones brought J. J.
Ellis to the rescue with a couple of blankets, which he spread over the blaze,
overturning the can, and giving the flames a new impetus.
The excitement now became intense, as the
window curtain went up like a flash and the fire started along the counter.
Jack Cruden pushed the calico from the counter, and grasped a blanket with
which to whip the fire into submission.
Tom Braidwood pulled down and dragged out the
line upon which was suspended shawls, scarfs, etc., while Ellis leaped the
counter and rescued the mosquito bar which hung in front of the shelves.
Just at this juncture a new actor appeared
upon the scene in the shape of Burt Crapster staggering under the weight of a
pail of water in each hand, a skillful application of which put a dampener upon
the ardor of the flames, and quiet was soon restored.
The total loss amounted to about twenty-five
dollars.
This experience goes to show that while
blankets may be just the thing for extinguishing blazing coal oil, water is
what is needed for gasoline. It is a well known fact, also, that as a fire
extinguisher, water has but few superiors, and one pail-full at the
commencement of a fire is worth a cistern-full when the flames are well
underway, and as no precaution has as yet been taken by our citizens, we would
suggest that each businessman follow the example of Charley Black by keeping a
full barrel of water standing at their doors ready for use in case of an emergency.
We hope our citizens will attend to this
matter without further delay. Remember the adage, “An ounce of preventative is
worth a pound of cure.”
Winfield Courier, December 17, 1874.
The
Winfield Institute.
The members of the Winfield Institute met at
the courthouse last Monday evening and elected a board of directors, consisting
of W. Q. Mansfield, T. E. Johnston, D. A. Millington, Rev. J. E. Platter, J. C.
Fuller, Rev. N. L. Rigby, J. B. Fairbank, Chas. C. Black, and E. B. Kager.
According to arrangement they met last evening and elected from the number a president,
secretary, and treasurer, to-wit: D. A. Millington, president; W. Q. Mansfield,
secretary, and T. K. Johnston, treasurer.
Among the objects sought to be accomplished
by this movement is the establishment of a public library and reading room, and
it is the intention of the directors to make all necessary effort to insure
success. To this end, therefore, donations of books are solicited from all who
are friendly to the enterprise, and of those desirous of becoming members of
the Institute. Books will be taken in payment of dues, if desired. Standard
works in good condition, on history, theology, science, travel, fiction, and
miscellaneous literature will constitute the library; and it is intended to
furnish the reading room with a selection of the leading publications,
periodicals, and magazines of the day.
Winfield Courier, January 21, 1875.
A young man named Joe Straidler, formerly in
the employ of J. G. Titus of this place, took it into his head to raise the
“wind” slightly, on his own hook a day or two ago. So being fully aware of the
stringency in the money market, especially in Cowley, devised a by no means
original plan whereby to replenish his much depleted exchequer. He drew up a
note, and unlawfully, and feloniously attached thereto, such “filthy lucre”
raising names as J. G. Titus, and C. C. Black. The note, so well endorsed, was
presented by this young man to the Arkansas City banks for “shave.” Luckily,
however, the signatures of the drawers were well known there, and after a
careful comparison with those on the note, they were found not to be identical.
Whereupon word was dispatched to Messrs. Titus and Black, who struck right out
in quest of Joe, and much to his discomfiture, found him, and brought him
before Justice Boyer, where he waived examination and was sent to jail.
Joe certainly acted cutely in making the
note. It was drawn for $114.69, the cents giving it the appearance of
exactness. But Joe erred in offering to shave these gentlemen’s paper so
ruinously, as their paper is not the kind which goes a begging for buyers. No
doubt Joe is well enough satisfied as he is boarding at the expense of the
county.
The following “Black” children were probably
those of Dr. Black...
Winfield Courier, February 4, 1875.
A report was given relative to pupils
attending grammar and intermediate departments of Winfield schools by W. C.
Robinson. “The efficiency of our schools is much hindered by tardiness and
irregular attendance. Parents will oblige us by aiding in overcoming this
difficulty.” Students in different departments were listed.
Intermediate
Department.
Georgie
Black. Ida Black.
Winfield Courier, February 4, 1875.
A dog went through one of Charley Black’s
front windows last Saturday.
Winfield Courier, February 18, 1875.
On Tuesday last, Charlie Black shot and
killed a very large beaver. On examination, it was found to have but three
legs, one of the fore ones being off at the first joint. The knowing ones say
that some time or other this dam builder had been caught in a trap, and to
secure freedom, had cut its own leg off. Charlie was accompanied by Capt. Hunt,
Reuben Rogers, Jasper Cochran, and L. J. Webb. The party killed 51 rabbits and
several ducks.
Winfield Courier, February 25, 1875.
J. J. Ellis, well known here as the senior
member of the firm of Ellis & Black of this place, but who has been out of
business for some time, starts for Kentucky next week with his family, where he
will reside in the future.
Winfield Courier, April 1, 1875.
MARRIED. In another column will be found the
marriage notice of Will. M. Allison to Miss Annie Braidwood. Did we have the
time we might write ecstatically on the subject; but as we have not, the “happy
pair” must be content with our best wishes for their future happiness and
prosperity.
MARRIED.
ALLISON - BRAIDWOOD. At the residence of
Charles Black, Esq., Winfield, March 31st, 1875, by Rev. N. L. Rigby, Mr. W. M.
Allison and Miss Annie Braidwood.
Winfield Courier, April 8, 1875.
At the city election held here last Monday,
the following city officers were elected.
Mayor: D. A. Millington.
Police Judge: W. M. Boyer.
Councilmen: Charles C. Black, James M. Dever,
Jonathan Newman, N. H. Powers, and M. G. Troup.
The contest was very close, there being a tie
for Mayor, which was decided by lot for Millington.
Winfield Courier, April 15, 1875.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Black,
April the 14th, 1875, an 8 lb. daughter—their first born child.
[CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS: APRIL 12, 1875.]
Winfield Courier, April 15, 1875.
City
Council Proceedings.
The City Council met at the office of Curns
& Manser, April 12th, 1875, at 7½
o’clock, in pursuance of a call. Present: D. A. Millington, Mayor;
Jonathan Newman, James M. Dever, M. G. Troup, Chas. C. Black, Councilmen; J. W.
Curns, City Clerk.
The call was read as follows:
STATE
OF KANSAS, County of Cowley, City of Winfield,
To D. A. Millington, Mayor of the City of
Winfield, greeting:
The undersigned members of the Council of
said city would respectfully request that you call a special meeting of the
Council of said city to be held on Monday, the 12th day of April, 1875, at
7½ o’clock, p.m., at the office of
Curns & Manser, in said city, for the object and purpose of prescribing, by
Ordinance, the times for holding the regular meetings of the Council of said
city.
Councilmen, JONATHAN
NEWMAN,
JAMES
M. DEVER,
CHARLES
C. BLACK.
In pursuance of the above request, I hereby
call a meeting of the Council of the said city of Winfield, to be held at the
time and place, and for the object and purpose in said request specified. D. A. MILLINGTON,
Mayor
of the City of Winfield.
Ordinance No. 50, fixing the times of holding
the regular meetings of the Council was read, and on motion adopted by section
as read.
The vote on the final passage of said
Ordinance resulted as follows: Yeas—Chas. C. Black, Jonathan Newman, James M.
Dever, M. G. Troup—total 4. Nays—none.
On motion Council adjourned. J. W. CURNS,
City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, April 22, 1875.
Council
Proceedings.
April
19th, 1875.
The Council met at Curns & Manser’s
office at the usual hour. Present: D. A. Millington, Mayor; M. G. Troup, C. C.
Black, James M. Dever, Councilmen.
The minutes of the called meeting of April
12th were read and approved. M. G. Troup was placed in nomination and duly
elected as president of the Council for the ensuing year.
It was moved and carried that the Mayor be
empowered to appoint a finance committee for the ensuing year. M. G. Troup, C.
C. Black, and James M. Dever were appointed as said finance committee.
It was moved and seconded that the council
agree to pay four dollars per month for the use of the upper room of the
building situate on lot 6, in block 102, from this date until April 1st, 1876,
to be used as a council room. Motion carried.
The following bills were presented and referred
to the finance committee and reported favorably thereon and allowed.
Bill of J. M. Reed, clerk of election: $2.00
Bill of John Austin, removing dead dogs: $.50
An ordinance to provide for the appointment
of a Clerk, Treasurer, Marshal, and City Attorney for the city of Winfield, and
defining the duties and pay of the same, and providing for bonds of city
officers was presented and read. On motion said ordinance was referred to a
committee of the whole.
J. C. Fuller filed his consent and petition
as the occupying resident owner of out lots No. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14,
in said city, and of the territory adjacent thereto on the east, and outside of
the city, to have added from said adjacent territory to the city so much land
as will make said out lots 150 feet wide east and west, and make the eastern
limit of said city 150 feet east of the east line of Andrews street, in said
city.
An ordinance in relation to extending the
city limits on the east was presented and read. On motion said ordinance was
duly adopted by sections. The vote on the final passage of said ordinance was
as follows:
Yeas—M. G. Troup, C. C. Black, James M.
Dever. Nays—none.
On motion the ordinance in relation to liquor
license and the subject of general license was referred to a committee of the
whole.
Winfield Courier, April 29, 1875.
City
Council Proceedings.
The Council met at Council room, April 26th,
1875. A quorum being present, and there being no fire in said room, on motion
adjourned to meet immediately at the office of Curns & Manser.
The Council met at the office of Curns &
Manser in pursuance of adjournment.
Present: D. A. Millington, Mayor; J. M.
Dever, M. G. Troup, C. C. Black, N. M. Powers, Councilmen; J. W. Curns, Clerk.
The minutes of last meeting were read and
approved.
It was moved and carried that the City Clerk
be authorized to procure a warrant record for this city.
Joseph Likowski and Reinhardt Ehret made
application by petition for a dram shop license. Said petitions were read and
on motion were referred to a special committee of three, appointed by the
Mayor, to report on said petition to this Council at an adjourned meeting to be
held on Friday evening next. J. M. Dever, M. G. Troup, and N. M. Powers were
appointed on said committee.
W. M. Allison presented a bill of $4.60 for
printing; Z. T. Swigart presented a bill of $40.00 for marshal; John Austin
presented a bill of $1.50 for removing dead dogs; all of which were referred to
the finance committee.
It was moved and seconded that the Council go
into the committee of the whole to consider the Ordinances in relation to
license. A motion was made to amend by inserting the words “with the Mayor in
the chair,” which carried. The question recurring on the original motion with
the amendment was carried.
After duly considering the subject of
licenses, the committee prepared an Ordinance in relation to the sale of
intoxicating liquors, and one in relation to the appointment, duties, and pay
of city officers, which were recommended for passage by the committee.
On motion the committee arose from a
committee of the whole, and the Council proceeded to pass on an Ordinance in
relation to the sale of intoxicating liquors. On motion said Ordinance was read
and duly passed by sections. The vote on the final passage resulted as follows:
Yeas—J. M. Dever, M. G. Troup, N. M. Powers, C. C. Black. Nays—none.
On motion adjourned to meet Friday evening
next. J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, May 6, 1875.
City
Council Proceedings.
The Council met at council room, May 1st, in
pursuance of adjournment. Present: D. A. Millington, Mayor; N. M. Powers, M. G.
Troup, C. C. Black, Councilmen; J. W. Curns, City Clerk.
The minutes of the last meeting read and
approved.
The bill of John Austin of $1.50 for removing
dead dogs, bill of Z. T. Swigart of $40.00, services as Marshal for the month
ending April 24th, 1875, bill of W. M. Allison of $4.60 for publishing election
proclamation, were reported favorably on by the finance committee and duly
allowed and ordered paid.
The special committee to whom was referred
the petitions of Joseph Likowski and Reinhardt Ehret for draft shop license,
reported that after examining said petitions that they were of the opinion
that the petitions contained a majority of the bonafide residents of lawful age.
On motion report of the committee was received.
Moved and seconded that a license be granted
to both petitions. Motion carried.
On motion adjourned. J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.
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Council met May 3rd. Present: D. A.
Millington, Mayor; N. M. Powers, M. G. Troup, C. C. Black, and J. M. Dever,
Councilmen. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
An ordinance to provide for the appointment
of a clerk, treasurer, marshal, and city attorney, and defining the duties and
pay of the same, was read and duly passed. The vote on the final passage was as
follows: Yeas, Dever, Black, Powers, Troup. Nays, none.
The mayor with the consent of the council
appointed J. C. Fuller, treasurer, and J. E. Allen, city attorney, in and for
the city of Winfield.
An ordinance in relation to riding or driving
upon sidewalks, was read and duly passed. Vote on final passage as follows:
Yeas—Dever, Troup, Black, Powers. Nays—none.
On motion adjourned. J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, July 1, 1875.
Mr. S. L. Brettun and family, who have been
visiting Charlie Black, of this place, left for their home in Illinois last
Monday morning. Burt Crapster went with them, and will attend college there
this summer.
Winfield Courier, July 22, 1875.
Fred Hunt is clerking at Black’s. Wilber
Dever at Green’s. Robert Deming at Myton’s, and Billy Hudson at Yerger’s.
That’s right, boys; stick to it and it will make men of you. A. T. Stewart and
old man Vanderbilt used to be clerks.
Winfield Courier, July 29, 1875.
Mr. and Mrs. Black and baby Esq. started on a
visit to Leavenworth yesterday.
Winfield Courier, August 26, 1875.
CHILD DIED. Charlie Black has returned from
Leavenworth. His friends were pained to learn of the death of his little child
during his absence.
Winfield Courier, September 16, 1875.
Mrs. C. C. Black has returned from her visit
to Leavenworth.
Winfield Courier, September 16, 1875.
Cowley
County District Court.
CIVIL
DOCKET. FIFTH DAY.
Charles
C. Black vs. A. A. Jackson, et al.
Winfield Courier, December 23, 1875.
Last Tuesday evening the following officers
were installed by Adelphi Lodge, No. 110, A. F. & A. M.
J. S. Hunt: W. M.
J. E. Saint: S. W.
A. B. Lemmon: J. W.
B. F. Baldwin: Treasurer.
Frank Gallotti: Secretary.
J. H. Land: Chaplain.
L. J. Webb: S. D.
C. C. Black: J. D.
W. W. Steinhour: Tyler.
Judging from the list of new officers we
should say that Adelphi is in pretty good running order, and likely to be kept
so.
Winfield Courier, December 30, 1875.
Notice.
To all persons knowing themselves indebted to
me: Please call and settle immediately and save expense. CHARLES C. BLACK.
THE
WINFIELD COURIER.
[Covering
Period January 6, 1876 - December 28, 1876.]
CENTENNIAL
ISSUE.
WINFIELD
COURIER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1876.
BLACK, C. C., Merchant, City Councilman, and
a “jolly good fellow,” graduated at Hampton College, Rock Island Co., Illinois,
and came to Cowley and herded forty “cattle on a thousand hills” during the
fall of 1875, engaged in the mercantile business January, 1873, with J. J.
Ellis, whom he has since bought out. He now runs his mammoth store, assisted by
the clever Charley Harter as chief salesman, and Fred C. Hunt as assistant,
singly and alone. It’s useless to wish that trio success.
Winfield Courier, January 20, 1876.
A SAFE TOWN. Besides the two immense safes
belonging to the banks in Winfield, the following firms have first-class safes
for the secure keeping of business papers: C. C. Black, S. H. Myton, Curns
& Manser, and Manning & Walton. Probably no town of its size in the
State has more money invested in safes and musical instruments than Winfield.
[RAILROAD MEETING: RESIDENTS OF COWLEY
COUNTY.]
Winfield Courier, January 27, 1876.
The undersigned, residents of Cowley County,
cordially unite in inviting the citizens of said county to meet in mass meeting
at Winfield, on Saturday at 2 P. M.,
FEBRUARY
5TH,
to take such action as shall seem advisable
upon consultation to secure the construction of a railroad into Cowley County.
We desire each paper in said county to publish this call, and we hope that every
township will be fully represented at said meeting.
Dated January 25, 1876.
WINFIELD: M. L. Read, S. D. Pryor, N. M.
Powers, N. W. Holmes, N. L. Rigby, Thomas McMillen, L. J. Webb, Charles C.
Black, J. S. Hunt, W. M. Boyer, John W. Curns, G. S. Manser, B. F. Baldwin, J.
H. Land, A. H. Green, W. Q. Mansfield, E. C. Manning, S. H. Myton, J. C.
Fuller, A. B. Lemmon, James Kelly, W. H. H. Maris, T. H. Henderson, A. N.
Deming, H. S. Silver, J. M. Alexander, Amos Walton, D. A. Millington, J. E.
Platter, W. M. Allison, And one hundred others.
[WINFIELD ITEM.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 9, 1876. Editorial Page.
We went to the room where the Democratic
organization was to be made and found only three persons present. Charley Black
had elected himself Chairman so as to head off Amos Walton, who it was
understood was to officiate.
Winfield Courier, March 2, 1876.
C. C. Black’s new upright piano has arrived.
It is one of the finest instruments in the city.
Winfield Courier, March 2, 1876.
City
Council Proceedings.
WINFIELD,
KAN., Feb. 28, 1876.
City Council met in regular session, February
28th, 1876.
Present: D. A. Millington, Mayor; C. C.
Black, N. M. Powers, and M. G. Troup, Councilmen; B. F. Baldwin, City Clerk.
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
On motion the Council proceeded to open the
sealed bids, in the City Clerk’s office, for the sinking and walling of two
public wells, as advertised.
On motion of C. C. Black, the further
consideration of the bids was postponed until next regular meeting.
The Council then adjourned. B. F. BALDWIN,
City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, March 23, 1876.
Election
Proclamation.
I, D. A. Millington, Mayor of the City of
Winfield, in Cowley County and State of Kansas, do hereby proclaim that an
election will be held at the office of W. H. H. Maris on lot 2 in block 108 in
said City on
Monday,
the 3rd day of April,
1876, for the purpose of electing
A Mayor,
A Police Judge, and
Five Councilmen
to serve said city for the ensuing year.
The polls of said election will be open at 8
o’clock a.m., and will close at 6 o’clock p.m., of that day.
M. G. Troup, N. M. Powers, and C. C. Black
are appointed judges, and B. F. Baldwin and J. M. Reed, clerks of said election.
Witness my hand and the seal of the said City
this 21st day of March, 1876.
D.
A. MILLINGTON, Mayor. [SEAL.]
Attest, B. F. BALDWIN, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, March 23, 1876.
Don’t spend all your money until you see
those new goods of Harter’s at Black’s old stand. They will be here next week.
Winfield Courier, March 23, 1876.
Note: Council met March 20th; adjourned until
March 21st.
City
Council Proceedings.
WINFIELD,
KAN., March 21, 1876.
City Council met in adjourned session, March
21st, A. D. 1876.
Present: D. A. Millington, Mayor; N. M.
Powers, C. C. Black, and M. G. Troup, Councilmen; B. F. Baldwin, City Clerk.
Ordinance No. 58 was read and passed by
sections. Vote on final passage was as follows: Yeas—C. C. Black, M. G. Troup,
N. M. Powers. Nays—none.
The Mayor, with the consent of the Council, appointed
M. G. Troup, N. M. Powers, and C. C. Black as Judges of the City Election, to
be held April third (3d), A. D. 1876.
[DISTRICT COURT DOCKET.]
Winfield Courier, March 23, 1876.
CIVIL
DOCKET. THIRD DAY.
C.
C. Black vs. A. A. Jackson et al.
Cowley County Democrat, Thursday, April 6, 1876.
Look out for the Harter Brothers new stock,
it is coming in every day. Dry goods, Groceries, Boots, and Shoes at Charley
Black’s old stand.
Winfield Courier, April 6, 1876.
The following is the result of the vote cast
at the city election held in Winfield last Monday.
DEMOCRAT
TICKET.
For Mayor, H. S. Silver: 86 votes.
For Police Judge, J. W. Curns: 81 votes.
For Councilman, N. Roberson: 71 votes.
For Councilman, A. G. Wilson: 76 votes.
For Councilman, N. M. Powers: 70 votes.
For Councilman, W. L. Mullen: 57 votes.
For Councilman, Frank Williams: 76 votes.
SCATTERING: J. P. McMillen received 20 votes,
C. C. Black 1; and J. P. Short 3, for Councilmen; and J. D. Pryor 5 votes for
Police Judge.
Winfield Courier, April 13, 1876.
City
Council Proceedings.
WINFIELD,
KAN., April 5, 1876.
City Council met in adjourned session, March
21st, A. D. 1876.
Present: D. A. Millington, Mayor; N. M.
Powers, C. C. Black, and M. G. Troup, Councilmen; B. F. Baldwin, City Clerk.
Minutes of previous meeting were read and
approved.
The following bills were presented, read, and
allowed, and on motion of M. G. Troup, the Clerk was ordered to draw a warrant
on the Treasurer for the same.
J. M. Reed, clerk of city election, on April
3rd, A. D. 1876, $2.00; J. F. Miller, Judge of city election, $2.00; C. C.
Black, Judge of city election, $2.00; M. Miller, padlock and nails for city, 85
cents; Simpson & Stewart, repairs on jail, $3.00.
Fee bill of W. M. Boyer, Police Judge, was
read, and, on motion of C. C. Black, was laid over.
The Finance Committee made the following
report on the cancellation of city warrants:
To the Honorable Mayor and Council of the
city of Winfield, county of Cowley, and State of Kansas, we your Finance
Committee beg leave to report that we have examined the enclosed package and
find it to contain two hundred and forty-three vouchers of the value of
$2,467.17, and that said vouchers have been duly canceled on the Winfield city
warrant record, and recommend that they be destroyed.
M.
G. Troup, Chas. C. Black, Finance Committee.
On motion of N. M. Powers the report was
received and the vouchers destroyed.
The City Council proceeded to canvass the
vote of Winfield city election, held on April 3rd, A. D., 1876, which resulted
as follows:
Whole number of votes cast: 182.
For Mayor: D. A. Millington, 81; H. S.
Silver, 80, E. S. Bedilion, 1.
For Police Judge: Linus S. Webb, 75; J. W.
Curns, 81; J. D. Pryor, 5.
For Councilmen: A. B. Lemmon, 86; M. G.
Troup, 91; C. A. Bliss, 81; T. B. Myers, 84; H. Brotherton, 88; N. Roberson,
71; Frank Williams, 76; N. M. Powers, 70; A. G. Wilson, 76; W. L. Mullin, 57;
J. P. McMillen, 20; C. C. Black, 3; J. P. Short, 1.
D. A. Millington, having received the highest
number of votes for Mayor, was declared elected. J. W. Curns, receiving the
highest number of votes for Police Judge, was declared elected. A. B. Lemmon,
M. G. Troup, T. B. Myers, C. A. Bliss, and H. Brotherton, receiving the highest
number of votes for Councilmen, were declared elected.
On motion the Clerk was ordered to furnish
each of the above named as elected with certificates of election.
On motion Council adjourned.
B.
F. BALDWIN, City Clerk.
[BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1876. Front Page.
Bills were presented and disposed of as
follows.
C.
C. Black, pauper bill: $7.70
Winfield Courier, April 27, 1876.
Charley Black and suite were out with their
guns one day this week and killed sixty-five curlews.
Winfield Courier, June 1, 1876.
Charley Black and wife start for the
Centennial today.
He takes along 500 business cards with a
description of the resources of Cowley County printed upon the back of them
for distribution.
Winfield Courier, June 15, 1876.
C. C. Black leaves Leavenworth this week for
Philadelphia.
Winfield Courier, August 17, 1876.
Charley Black and wife are expected home next
week from the Centennial.
Winfield Courier, August 31, 1876.
The last, though not the least (?), to report
from a Philadelphia sojourn is that prince of good fellows, Charles C. Black.
He has done more to advertise our county than any person who has been east from
here this summer. He distributed hundreds of cards and answered thousands of
questions concerning the growth and prospects of the Great Southwest and Cowley
County.
[COURT DOCKET: OCTOBER TERM.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 27, 1876.
The following is a list of cases that will
stand for trial at the October term, A. D., 1876, of the District Court, and
have been placed on the trial docket in the following order.
CIVIL
DOCKET.
C.
C. Black Adm. vs. D. D. Whisnant.
[DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1876. Editorial Page.
DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION.
The convention met at the courthouse last
Saturday and temporarily organized by electing E. P. Young chairman and J. W.
Curns secretary. Committees were appointed and the convention adjourned till 1
o’clock.
On reassembling the committee on permanent
organization reported Amos Walton as chairman and P. W. Smith as Secretary.
The committee on credentials reported the
following as delegates.
Winfield: J. W. McDonald, J. B. Lynn, J. D.
Cochran, J. W. Curns, N. W. Holmes, C. C. Black, A. J. Thompson, Wm. Dunn, T.
B. Ross, G. W. Yount.
Campaign Committee: J. Wade McDonald, H. S.
Silver, C. C. Black, Jas. Benedict and J. G. Young. On motion the convention
adjourned.
The delegates from the 88th representative
district organized by electing J. W. Curns chairman and C. C. Black secretary.
Nominations for Representative being in order, Messrs. Wm. Martin, C. C. Krow,
and J. G. Young were put in nomination. Mr. Young withdrew. A ballot was taken
which resulted as follows: Krow 11, Martin 23. On motion of J. H. Land the
nomination was made unanimous. A few remarks were made by Messrs. Pyburn and
McDonald and the convention adjourned.
Winfield Courier, October 5, 1876.
Capt. Hunt, Dr. Houx, C. C. Black, and the
“writist” leave tomorrow for the Ninnescah lakes to have a big duck hunt. If
our citizens hear a bombardment similar to Fort Sumpter, they can safely bet
that it is Houx corralling Ed. Bedilion’s Republican voters over on the
Arkansas. Winfield Courier, October
12, 1876.
BIRTH. LOU HARTER, the senior member of the
New York Store firm, arrived home last Saturday “right side up with care,” and
found another clerk, weighing about ten pounds, bossing the home establishment.
Mr. Harter visited St. Louis, Chicago, and New York during his absence, and in
those cities purchased an unusual amount of goods especially for this market.
His experience in the railroad disaster on the North Missouri is rather
amusing. He says he wasn’t hurt much, but he lost a five dollar hat, consequent
upon his hair trying to maintain a perpendicular position. He visited the
Centennial, and now, like Messrs. Black, Fuller, Graham, and the rest, can tell
you all about “that exquisitely finished, gaily ornamented, wonderfully
proportioned, and elaborately carved bed-stead, in the Japanese department,
that took a thousand men a thousand years to build.”
[EVENING STAR CLUB.]
Winfield Courier, October 19, 1876.
E.
S. C.,
Which
means “Evening Star Club.”
The above named social organization is just
making its debut in Winfield’s fashionable “upper-ten” society. The need of a
similar association has long been felt in this community. “Hoodlum dances” have
become the rule instead of the exception and are growing very monotonous.
Social lines are now to be drawn, and a new order of things will soon take the
place of the old breeches-in-boots regime. “Hoe-downs” and their
concomitant evils will pass into oblivion, and the big nosed “caller” who used
to sing out, as he buckled on to the red-haired girl himself, “Grab pardners
for a quadrille!” will be a thing of the past. Kid gloves and waxed moustaches
are not to take the place of all these old frontier familiarities, but a jolly,
fun loving, respectable class of our citizens who have been reared in the
higher walks of life, resume their position in the social scale, and propose to
conduct these entertainments in a manner that will reflect credit upon the
management and the city at large. The world moves and we must keep pace with
the hour, socially, morally, and otherwise.
The charter members, so to speak, of the Club
are Messrs. Frank Gallotti, Esq. Boyer, E. W. Holloway, T. K. Johnston, R. L.
Walker, J. B. Lynn, W. P. Hackney, C. C. Black, J. O. Houx, and A. E. Baird, as
they were its organizers.
The election of officers following, W. P.
Hackney was chosen president; J. B. Lynn vice president; A. E. Baird,
treasurer; J. O. Houx, secretary, and T. K. Johnston, C. C. Black, and
F. Gallotti as directors.
Winfield Courier, November 2, 1876.
CHARLEY BLACK killed a blue heron the other
day that measured five feet ten inches from bill to toes, and five feet six
inches from wing tip to wing tip. It was the largest specimen that we have ever
seen, and measured more than regulation size, as found in standard
ornithological works. It was a monster bird.
Winfield Courier, November 30, 1876.
Tickets
For the Real Estate and Personal Property
Sale can be purchased at the Post office, Baldwin’s Drug Store, Myton’s
Hardware Store, and at Gilleland’s Boot & Shoe Establishment.
AD: GRAND
SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY!
The following described property will be sold
and delivered to the parties who hold sale tickets, signed by the Secretary, on
Monday the 1st day of January, 1877.
$10,000 WORTH OF PROPERTY will be distributed
upon the sale of 10,000 Tickets at $1.00 each.
We, the undersigned, having considered the
within proposition, and being well acquainted with the Trustees and Managers
thereof, would cheerfully recommend it to the patronage of the public,
believing that the management thereof will be impartial, faithful, and honest.
November 14th, 1876.
A. H. MYTON, Merchant, Winfield.
C. A. BLISS, Merchant, Winfield.
R. E. BROOKING, Mechanic, Winfield.
J. D. COCHRAN, Farmer, Winfield.
B. F. BALDWIN, Merchant, Winfield.
T. E. GILLELAND, Merchant, Winfield.
J. E. LYNN, Merchant, Winfield.
CHAS. C. BLACK, Capitalist, Winfield.
Winfield Courier, December 7, 1876.
Thanksgiving.
This day was quite generally observed by our
citizens. There was union service at the Courthouse in the morning which was
quite generally attended. In the evening, service was conducted by Rev. Platter
at the courthouse and Rev. Rushbridge at the stone church. Several dinners were
gotten up for the purpose of entertaining special friends, and we believe
nearly everybody in town tasted turkey during the day. The tables of Messrs.
Mansfield, Millington, Greenlee, Bedilion, Black, Manning, and many others were
spread for many more than the total number, while excellent dinners were served
at the hotels and restaurants for regular boarders and their invited guests.
There was but little business done in town and our streets wore a Sunday-like
appearance.
Winfield Courier, December 28, 1876.
ADELPHI Lodge, No. 110, of A. F. and A. M.’s
of this city, elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Dr. Graham,
W. M.; Ex Saint, S. W.; M. G. Troup, J. W.; Frank Baldwin, Treas.; and James
Kelly, Secretary. The following appointments were then made: C. C. Black, S.
D.; J. C. Roberts, J. D.; Jas. Simpson, S. S.; N. C. McCulloch, J. S.; Wirt W.
Walton, Tyler.
[CORRESPONDENCE FROM “C”—WINFIELD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.
WINFIELD,
KAN., Dec. 23, 1876.
At the last regular communication of Adelphi
Lodge No. 110, A. F. and A. M., the following officers were chosen for the
ensuing year: W. M., Wm. G. Graham; Sen. W., J. E. Saint; Jun. W., M. G. Troup;
Sec., James Kelly; Treas., R. F. Baldwin; Sen. D., C. C. Black; Jun. D., J. C.
Roberts; Sen. S., Jas. A. Simpson; Jun. S., N. C. McCulloch; Tyler, W. W.
Walton.
They were installed at the Courthouse on the
eve of the 27th, St. John’s Day, by Past High Priest, M. L. Read; at the close
of the installation ceremonies, the retiring Master Hunt was directed to face
the “East” when Bro. McDonald requested “permission to address Bro. J. S.
Hunt,” which being granted, he advanced, while he held in his hand a beautiful
casket, and proceeded to deliver a presentation address and invest Bro. Hunt
with one of the most elegant and modest P. M. jewels that it has ever been our
fortune to behold, and the speech and response was in such beautiful harmony
with the present and the occasion, it was a surprise token of regard from the
Lodge. After this all were called from “labor to refreshments,” and we turned
to the tables where we found that the power and beauty of the culinary art had
been exhausted to please the appetite and refresh the inner man.
Winfield
Courier, January 25, 1877.
Oliver E. White, of Albany, New York, cousin
of Mrs. C. C. Black, is spending a few weeks in the city.
[FROM WINFIELD: OFFICERS FOR CHAPTER NO. 51,
MASONS, INSTALLED.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 21, 1877.
WINFIELD,
KAS. Jan. 23, 1877.
This is a list of officers of Winfield
Chapter No. 51, Royal Arch Masons, installed at their hall on Monday evening,
January 22nd, 1877, for the ensuing year.
John D. Pryor, High Priest.
M. L. Read, King.
Jas. A. Simpson, Scribe.
W. C. Robinson, Captain of the Hosts.
A. Howland, Principal Sojourner.
W. G. Graham, Royal Arch Captain.
J. W. Johnson, Commander of the Second Vail.
S. H. Myton, Commander of the First Vail.
Frank Gallotti, Treasurer.
C. C. Black, Secretary.
N. C. McCulloch, Sentinel.
Past High Priest Hargis, of Wichita, Acting
Chief Marshal.
Rev. Rushbridge, though not a member, was
Acting Chaplain, he being an invited guest.
The rites were witnessed by the wives and
sweethearts of the members, also Prof. G. W. Robinson, Principal of the
Winfield schools. The ladies saw those that are near and dear to them clothed
in the beautiful robes of the Order, and assigned to stations that are alike
responsible and honorable. The Chapter then called “off” to the Central Hotel,
where we were all made happy by the commodious and comfortable rooms, and the
bounteous repast which we found weary in waiting for those that hunger and
thirst, and to which we did ample justice, and went away feeling that it was
good for us to be there. JUST A LOCAL.
Reason why C. C. Black and others were
upset...
HAUL
YOUR WHEAT TO WICHITA TO OBTAIN MONEY TO
PAY
INTEREST UPON YOUR MORTGAGES.
Winfield Courier, February 22, 1877. Editorial Page.
The object of the meeting of Winfield
Township taxpayers, which assembled last Saturday at the Courthouse, was
thwarted by the opponents of a railroad. A large number of men were present and
voted to defeat the object of the meeting who were not taxpayers; a large
number of men who did not belong in the township were present and did the same
thing; the meeting was not allowed to vote upon the resolution offered; false
statements were made to mislead men who wanted to adopt the resolution asking
the legislature to change the law.
Since the action of the meeting held two
weeks ago last Tuesday and prior to last Saturday’s meeting, at least one
hundred taxpayers of Winfield Township had told us that they wanted the law
changed and desired an opportunity to so express themselves. In response to
this desire the railroad committee issued the call for a meeting. About two
hundred people assembled to that call. As soon as the call was issued, certain
individuals, referred to elsewhere in these columns, set themselves very
busily to work to prevent the passage of the resolution to be offered. They
could not do it by fair means, and so unfair ones were adopted.
WHO
ARE DISAPPOINTED.
Winfield Courier, February 22, 1877. Editorial Page.
The taxpayers and farmers of Winfield
Township are grievously disappointed at the action of Saturday’s meeting. They
are no more so than the same class of men all over the county. It is a common
cause. That our readers may see that our conclusions are justified, we give the
names of the following heaviest taxpayers in town, who were in favor of a
change of the law, and who have so expressed themselves: C. A. Bliss, C. C.
Black, Dr. W. R. Davis, Col. J. M. Alexander, J. C. Fuller, J. B. Lynn, Dr. W.
Q. Mansfield, B. F. Baldwin, D. A. Millington, Rev. J. E. Platter, J. P. Short,
S. H. Myton, E. C. Manning, R. Hudson, W. L. Mullen, Wm. Rodgers, Max Shoeb,
Ira Moore, J. P. McMillen, J. M. Bair, J. S. Hunt.
Besides these gentlemen there is a large
class of smaller taxpayers in town of the same mind. Outside of the city limits
four-fifths of the farmers are in favor of a change in the law.
One of the items listed on the programme...
Winfield Courier, March 8, 1877.
Programme
Of
the Philomatic Society for Friday evening, March 9th, 1877.
Discussion—“Resolved, that man is a creature
of circumstances.” Affirmative—M. G. Troup and J. D. Pryor. Negative—G. H.
Buckman and C. C. Black.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1877.
WINFIELD
CITY OFFICERS.
The election of city officers at Winfield
last Monday resulted in the following vote: For Mayor—R. L. Walker, 119, Dr.
Davis, 82. Police Judge—J. W. Curns, 197. Councilmen—Wilson, 201; Jackson, 195;
Baird, 197; S. C. Smith 122; Cliff Wood, 106; Charles Black, 88; S. H. Myton,
89. The first five were elected.
Winfield Courier, April 5, 1877.
C. C. Black spent a few days last week in Leavenworth.
Winfield Courier, June 14, 1877.
Frank Baldwin has purchased the large fire
proof safe formerly owned by Chas. C. Black.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1877.
CHARLEY BLACK and Chas. Eagin were admitted
to the bar of Cowley County, on Monday.
Winfield Courier, August 30, 1877.
Charles C. Black, Esq., was admitted to the
bar last Monday, after passing a most rigid and exhaustive examination, in open
court. Charley may be said to be one of the pioneers of Cowley County, coming
here when a mere boy he, by his upright, manly conduct, readily won his way to
the hearts of our entire community. The COURIER predicts for Mr. Black a
brilliant and honorable career in the line of his chosen profession.
Winfield Courier, August 30, 1877.
The District Court commenced its session on
Monday with a light docket, and it is to be hoped that it will be cleared up
this week. The following members of the bar present: Hon. W. P. Campbell,
Judge; E. S. Bedilion, Clerk; R. L. Walker, Sheriff; M. S. Adams, of Wichita,
C. R. Mitchell, E. B. Kager, and A. Walton, of Arkansas City; J. McDermott,
County Attorney, J. E. Allen, A. J. Pyburn, O. M. Seward, W. M. Boyer, L. J.
Webb, W. P. Hackney, J. W. McDonald, E. S. Torrance, H. E. Asp, D. A.
Millington, S. D. Pryor, J. D. Pryor, F. S. Jennings, G. H. Buckman, and A. H.
Green, of Winfield, attorneys.
The Hon. C. Coldwell, and his son, N. C.
Coldwell, late of Texas, were admitted to the bar. The Judge comes to us with
an honorable reputation as a man and a lawyer, having served with distinction
as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Texas. He, with his amiable family,
consisting of his lady, son, and three beautiful young lady daughters, are a
great social as well as intellectual acquisition to Winfield.
Charles C. Black, of Winfield, and Charles
Eagan, of Rock, were also admitted to the bar after sustaining very creditably
a long and rigid examination in open court, proving that they had been diligent
students. Mr. Black invited the officers of the court and members of the bar and
press to refreshments at Jim Hill’s, in the evening, which were served up in
the best style, and it was an occasion of festivity and enjoyment.
[COMMUNICATION FROM “LITTLE DUTCH”—WINFIELD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1877.
I thought a line from the hub would not be
amiss. Court is now in fair running order. Judge, lawyers, clerks, sheriff, and
reporters all had a good time on Monday night, drinking the health of C. C.
Black, who was admitted to the bar that day, and at night invited others to a much
more acceptable bar.
I notice a number of foreign gentlemen
present in court this term—Adams of Wichita, Redden of El Dorado, Christian,
Mitchell, and Kager of the Sand Hills, George and Willsey of Sumner, and
perhaps others that I did not know. Our own lawyers were out in force, and I
believe we have nineteen or twenty of them, and five more admitted this
term—Charley Black and Charley Eagin on examination, and O. Coldwell, N. C.
Coldwell, and John T. Mackey on certificate. If Cowley is not well regulated,
it will not be for the want of lawyers. We have one to every 35 persons in the
county—not a bad showing.
Winfield Courier, September 20, 1877.
C. C. Black started for Illinois for a visit
among his friends last Friday.
Winfield Courier, September 20, 1877.
Mrs. Mansfield and son, Mr. and Mrs. C. A.
Bliss, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Black, Mr. C. S. Thomas, W. D. Roberts, Wm. Hudson,
and T. M. McGuire are attending the Kansas City exposition.
Winfield Courier, October 4, 1877.
Communicated.
EDITOR COURIER: I observe in the Telegram
a call for an independent county convention, signed “C. C. Black, Secretary,”
and purporting to be by order of some committee. It is a well-known fact that
Mr. Black is secretary of the Democratic committee, but this call does not come
from that source, else it would be signed by the chairman of that committee, J.
Wade McDonald. Mr. Black has been absent for more than two weeks, and never saw
or even heard of this call to which his name appeared. I am informed by Mr.
McDonald, the chairman of the Democratic central committee, that there is
nothing Democratic about this independent call, but that it was gotten up in
the interest of a few sore-head Republicans. The last clause of the call shows
the source from which it emanates. Here it is:
“Come Democrats; come Republicans; come all
who are dissatisfied with the Republican nominees and want to see a square
fight.”
Republicans read this, look at the Republican
ticket. It is worthy of your hearty support. Let us not be misled by those who
are “dissatisfied” with the nominees. If such men are to rule, we had better
turn over the party to them and let them run it. L. J. WEBB.
Winfield Courier, November 1, 1877.
C. C. Black has returned from Leavenworth in
fine clothes and is looking well.
Winfield Courier, November 15, 1877.
Bert Crapster is in town again, staying with
Charley Black.
Winfield Courier, December 27, 1877.
At a stated communication of Adelphi Lodge,
No. 110, A. F. & A. M., held last week (Tuesday evening), the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year: M. G. Troup, W. M.; C. C. Black, S.
W.; James McDermott, J. W.; B. F. Baldwin, Treas.; L. J. Webb, Sec.; J. S.
Hunt, S. D.; J. Wade McDonald, J. D.; W. G. Graham, Chaplain; Perry Hill, S.
S.; J. H. Land, J. S.; S. E. Burger, Tyler.
Winfield Courier, January 17, 1878.
At the regular convocation of Winfield
Chapter No. 31, Royal Arch Masons, held at Masonic Hall, Monday evening,
January 14th, the following officers were installed for the ensuing year.
W. G. Graham, H. P.
John D. Pryor, K.
S. C. Smith, S.
M. L. Read, Treasurer.
C. C. Black, Secretary.
W. C. Robinson, C. A. H.
James McDermott, P. S.
S. H. Myton, R. A. C.
J. W. Johnston, M. 3rd V.
Perry Hill, M. 2nd V.
H. Brotherton, M. 1st V.
F. Gallotti, T.
After the installation, an address was
delivered by P. H. P. John D. Pryor (which will appear on our outside next
week), and the companions repaired to the Central Hotel and sat down to the
best spread of the season. The supper was good and the occasion enjoyed by all
present.
Winfield Courier, April 4, 1878.
Real
Estate Transfers.
C.
E. Houx to C. C. Black, lot 1, block 191, Winfield.
Winfield Courier, April 11, 1878.
Charles C. Black is having two hundred and
eighty feet of stone sidewalk around his dwelling house.
Winfield Courier, April 18, 1878.
Chas. C. Black is the agent at Winfield for
the New York Life Insurance company.
Excerpt from lengthy article...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 25, 1878.
[Special
Correspondence Kansas City Times.]
There are a number of good lawyers in
Winfield, among whom are Hackney and McDonald, Senator A. J. Pyburn, and Webb
& Black.
Winfield Courier, April 25, 1878.
Chas. Black is enclosing his house and lot
with a number one picket fence.
Winfield Courier, May 2, 1878.
Chas. Black has sold the Doc Houx property to
Mr. Schammahorn of this place.
Winfield Courier, May 2, 1878.
Real
Estate Transfers.
C. C. Black and wife to H. Schammahorn, lot
1, block 101, Winfield, $360.
Winfield Courier, May 9, 1878.
District
Court Proceedings.
Monday, May 6th, 10 o’clock a.m. His Honor,
W. P. Campbell, on the bench. Present: C. L. Harter, sheriff; E. S. Bedilion,
clerk; Jas. McDermott, prosecuting attorney; attorneys C. Coldwell, W. F.
Hackney, Henry E. Asp, J. E. Allen, D. C. Beach, E. S. Torrance, J. M.
Alexander, A. J. Pyburn, N. C. Coldwell, Jas. Christian, G. H. Buckman, S. D.
Pryor, J. Wade McDonald, C. R. Mitchell, J. D. Pryor, C. C. Black, R. C. Story,
L. J. Webb, W. M. Boyer, F. S. Jennings, and D. A. Millington.
District
Court Proceedings.
Winfield Courier, May 16, 1878.
State vs. Chas. H. Turner, peace warrant, was
tried by the court. McDermott, Hackney, and McDonald for the State; and Webb
and Black for defendant. Defendant discharged.
Winfield Courier, May 23, 1878.
Mr. made a
stirring and logical speech to the jury in the case of vs. . In
fact, it was the crowning elocutionary effort of the term. He whispered and
roared, he sawed the air and stamped the earth, he soared into the highest
regions of eloquence, and, when he had concluded, a visitor gently touched the
Sheriff’s arm, who roused himself and proceeded to awaken the court and
opposite attorneys that the jury might be instructed.
We did not learn who the above named orator
was, but suspect it was either Buckman or Charley Black.
The
Page-Webb Tragedy.
Winfield Courier, June 13, 1878.
Various statements in relation to this affair
have appeared in the newspapers or been told about the country which have no
foundation in fact; but have grown out of the surmises of excited men. Much
interest and a desire to learn the facts are manifested.
At the preliminary examination of Webb, the
courtroom was well filled, largely with men from the country, and we consider
it due to our readers to give them the exact facts as far as possible, and
endeavored to do so last week.
We will state that we were not much
acquainted with Page and were well acquainted with Webb, feeling for him a
personal friendship; but we do not intend that this fact shall color our
statements.
Our statement last week that Webb had been
taking opium to steady his nerves was doubtless an error. It is denied, and we
find no one who knows that he ever took opium.
The statement of the correspondent of the Traveler
that Page had won from Webb $100, which Webb had collected for his clients,
is in error.
C. C. Black, Webb’s law partner, says that
Webb could not possibly have had any money belonging to clients. The statement
in some of the papers that Webb had threatened to kill or revenge upon Page
seems to be without foundation. No evidence of threats or malice was offered,
or was attempted to be offered, at the examination.
Winfield Courier, June 27, 1878.
Having sold my entire stock of drugs, books,
etc., I desire to settle up my business as soon as possible, and all parties
knowing themselves indebted to me will please call and settle their accounts at
once, and greatly oblige.
Very
respectfully, Winfield, June 3, 1878. B. F. BALDWIN.
The books can be found at the office of C. C.
Black.
Winfield Courier, July 4, 1878.
C. C. Black, Esq., has fitted up his
residence in this city in the highest style of art. He has a profusion of cut
stone walks and steps, bay windows, French windows, verandas, and other fixings
to make his home light, airy, and cosy. His quarter block is well filled with
luxuriant fruit and shade trees, grape arbors, and shrubbery. He has some of
the finest fruits of various kinds. Some of his early apples, ten to eleven
inches in circumference, ripened in the first half of June.
Winfield Courier, July 4, 1878.
A
Threatened Famine.
C. A. Bliss, G. S. Manser, A. B. Lemmon, E.
P. Kinne, J. C. Fuller, M. L. Read, T. R. Bryan, W. M. Allison, J. W. Curns, C.
C. Black, D. A. Millington, E. S. Bliss, E. S. Torrance, A. E. Baird, J. B.
Lynn, M. G. Troup, M. L. Robinson, J. C. McMullen, E. C. Manning, and probably
many others, all with their wives, will make a raid upon Arkansas City, the
steam boats, and Newman’s dam on the Fourth. They will seize all the provisions
they can find in the city, capture both the “Aunt Sally” and the—the—well,
Amos’ steamship, will rip out Newman’s dam, and steam up the Walnut to
Winfield, driving a large herd of catfish. Bliss and Harter & Harris will
load the steamers with flour at their mills. The party will start at about 9
o’clock a.m.
Winfield Courier, July 25, 1878.
Our old friend, S. L. Brettun, is in town to
pass the heated term with his grandson, C. C. Black. Illinois was too hot for
him.
Winfield Courier, August 22, 1878.
Trial
List.
The following is a list of cases that will
stand for trial at the August A. D. 1878 term of the District Court of Cowley
County, and have been placed on the Trial Docket in the following order.
SECOND
DAY - CIVIL DOCKET.
Mary H. Buck vs. David J. Bright et al. [Webb
& Black; Hackney & McDonald.]
Lucian McMasters vs. Nathan Hughes. [Webb
& Black; Hackney & McDonald.]
John C. McMullen vs. Martha A. Bowers et al.
[Webb & Black; C. R. Mitchell.]
THIRD
DAY.
Ledora A. Powell vs. John Stout. [Hackney
& McDonald; Webb & Black and E. S. Torrance.]
FOURTH
DAY.
S. C. Brettun vs. Amelia Smiley et al. [Webb
& Black.]
Sophia Schemerhorn vs. Strong Pepper et al.
[Webb & Black; Hackney & McDonald.]
Geo. M. Bailey et al vs. Drury Warren. [Webb
& Black; Hackney & McDonald.]
S. L. Brettun vs. Isaac H. Phenis et al.
[Webb & Black.]
M. Brettun vs. Wm. Smith et al. [Webb &
Black; J. E. Allen.]
Michael Harkins vs. Charles Gallert. [Webb
& Black.]
FIFTH
DAY.
Oliver A. Pratt vs. John C. McMullen. [Pryor
& Pryor; Webb & Black.]
Note: Lawyers—first named (for first party
mentioned).
After semicolon: lawyers for second party.
Winfield Courier, August 29, 1878.
District
Court.
Met Monday morning, August 26th, 1878.
Present: Judge W. P. Campbell, Sheriff C. L.
Harter, Clerk E. S. Bedilion, Attorneys McDermott, Torrance, C. Coldwell, N. C.
Coldwell, Hackney, McDonald, Pryor, Pyburn, Allen, Jennings, Buckman, Black,
Webb, Alexander, Beach, Troup, Jarvis, Asp, of Winfield; and Dennison, of Osage
Mission.
The following cases were continued: McMasters
vs. Hughes, Brettun vs. Phenis.
The following were dismissed: Buck vs.
Bright; Bliss vs. Bradfield; Maris vs. Gant; Nichols vs. Barton—appeal; Fonda
& Gump vs. Walkers; J. P. Campbell & Co. vs. Walkers; Winfield vs.
Lee—appeal; Cochran, Carroll & Co. vs. Walkers; Powell vs. Stout.
Judgment for plaintiff on default in the
following: Maris vs. Waggoner, Brayley vs. Groce, Lazell vs. Ellsbury, Brettun
vs. Smiley, Schemerhorn vs. Pepper, Bailey vs. Warren, Harkens vs. Gallert,
Maris vs. Gant.
Winfield Courier, August 29, 1878.
Democratic
Convention.
The delegates to the Democratic County
Convention met according to call at the courthouse in Winfield on Saturday,
August 24th, at 2 o’clock p.m., and the meeting was called to order by Hon. A.
J. Pyburn.
The veteran, Judge T. B. Ross, was chosen
permanent chairman, and J. S. Allen secretary. There were twenty-five delegates
present and, on motion, the call of the delegates was dispensed with and the
meeting resolved itself into a mass convention.
The following named gentlemen were chosen
delegates and alternates to the state convention, which meets at Leavenworth on
Wednesday, September 4th, 1878, viz:
Delegates: A. J. Pyburn, J. B. Lynn, T. B. Ross, A. Walton, W. D. Lester, J. B.
Adams.
Alternates: C. C. Black, R. B. Pratt, J. F. Miller, Ed.
Green, J. Christian, T. McIntire.
It was voted that the delegates chosen have
power to fill vacancies.
Convention adjourned.
Winfield Courier, September 5, 1878.
Dissolution
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the partnership formerly
existing between the undersigned, under the firm name of Webb & Black, has
been dissolved, the time for which said partnership was formed having expired.
Mr. Black succeeds to the business of the
firm, will carry on the same, and is authorized to collect all accounts due the
firm. LELAND J. WEBB, CHAS. C. BLACK.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 11, 1878.
Charles C. Black, of Winfield, was nominated
at the State Democratic Convention for State Treasurer. While it cannot be a
Democrat, Cowley County will give Charlie a good complimentary vote.
Winfield Courier, September 12, 1878.
Charles
C. Black.
The Democratic State Convention at
Leavenworth paid a very neat compliment to Cowley County by putting in
nomination for State Treasurer one of her most estimable young men. The
nominee, C. C. Black, is quite a young man, and looks even younger than he is,
but he is intelligent, shrewd, honest, and very popular where he is known. His
business qualifications are excellent, and his party have done much better than
they know in making their choice. Charley will get a large complimentary vote
in this county, where all are his warm friends.
Winfield Courier, September 19, 1878. Front Page.
[From
the Wichita Eagle.]
The attorneys retained for the defense in the
Webb trial are Judge W. C. Webb, of Topeka, E. S. Torrance, Coldwell &
Coldwell, and C. C. Black, of Winfield, H. G. Webb, of Oswego, James D. Snoddy,
of Linn County, and Sluss & Hatton, of this city. The attorneys for the
prosecution are James McDermott, the county attorney of Cowley County, assisted
by W. E. Stanley, Sedgwick County’s attorney.
Winfield Courier, October 10, 1878.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Black will start for
Leavenworth next Sunday to visit Mrs. Braidwood.
Winfield Courier, October 17, 1878.
M. G. Troup, C. C. Black, and A. B. Lemmon go
from this place as delegates to the Masonic Grand Lodge, held at Atchison this
week.
Winfield Courier, October 17, 1878.
Democratic
Convention.
This body met in the office of C. C. Black,
in Winfield, on Saturday last, at 11 o’clock a.m. E. P. Young was chosen
temporary chairman and C. C. Black secretary.
ATTORNEYS’ CARDS.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 14, 1878. Front page.
CHAS. C. BLACK, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office west
side Main street, upstairs, between 8th and 9th Avenue, Winfield, Kansas.
Winfield Courier, December 5, 1878.
District
Court.
Judge Campbell came down from Wichita on
Monday and the session of court commenced.
Present: His Honor Judge W. P. Campbell; C.
L. Harter, sheriff; E. S. Bedilion, district clerk; J. McDermott, county
attorney; and Messrs. J. E. Allen, C. C. Black, S. D. Pryor, A. J. Pyburn, J.
M. Alexander, F. S. Jennings, C. R. Mitchell, L. J. Webb, E. S. Torrance, N. C.
Coldwell, W. M. Boyer, W. P. Hackney, O. M. Seward, C. H. Payson, H. E. Asp, G.
H. Buckman, J. D. Pryor, D. C. Beach, W. M. Boyer, C. Coldwell, M. G. Troup, S.
M. Jarvis, A. H. Green, attorneys.
Winfield Courier, December 26, 1878.
At the annual election, on the 17th inst.,
Adelphi Lodge, No. 110, A. F. A. M., selected the following officers for the
ensuing year.
C. C. Black, W. M.
W. C. Robinson, S. W.
H. Brotherton, J. W.
B. F. Baldwin, Treas.
R. C. Story, Sec.
J. E. Saint, S. D.
P. Hill, J. D.
M. L. Read, C.
John C. Roberts, S. S.
W. D. Byers, J. S.
S. E. Burger, T.
The installation will take place Friday
evening of this week. All members of the Order are invited to be present.
[COURIER ADVERTISERS.]
Winfield Courier, January 2, 1879.
The Courier feels proud of its list of
advertisers. No county newspaper in the state can boast a larger list or one
made up of better, more honorable or more enterprising men. Here they are in
alphabetical order.
BLACK, C. C., is a young lawyer of great
promise. He is “well heeled,” having plenty of real estate and plenty of money
loaned out. Last fall the Democrats had the good sense to nominate him for
state treasurer and the flattering vote he received in this county shows how he
is appreciated.
[SOCIETY CARD.]
Winfield Courier, January 2, 1879.
WINFIELD CHAPTER, NO. 31, R. A. M. W. G.
GRAHAM, H. P., C. C. BLACK, SECRETARY.
Winfield Courier, February 13, 1879.
Chas. C. Black, Esq., ever alive to the
public weal, very kindly loaned his magnificent parlor furniture to the
Dramatic Association for their play last Monday and Tuesday evenings.
[CITY ELECTION.]
Winfield Courier, April 3, 1879.
The election last Tuesday was very warm and
excited, but everything went off pleasantly. The result was:
1st w. 2nd w.
COUNCILMEN.
Long Term, H. Jochems ...... 156 ...
Long Term, J. W. Craine .... 193 ...
Short Term, Chas. C. Black 152 ...
Short Term, W. E. Baird ....
84
Long Term, M. L. Read ......
... 182
Long Term, Archie Stewart
... 104
Short Term, J. E. Allen ......
... 100
Short Term, S. H. Myton ...
... 135
The majorities stand as follows:
Black: 68
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879
Municipal election in the City of Winfield
resulted in the election of the Citizen’s Ticket:
Mayor elected: J. B. Lynn.
Police Judge: W. M. Boyer.
City Attorney: O. M. Seward.
City Treasurer: J. C. McMullen.
Treas. Board Education: J. D. Pryor.
Council: H. Jochems, C. C. Black, M. L. Read,
and S. H. Myton.
Board of Education: Rev. Rigby, F. S.
Jennings, Mr. Randall, and M. G. Troup.
Winfield Courier, April 24, 1879.
Mr. Chas. C. Black has been making some very
substantial improvements in his residence and grounds this spring, and now has
one of the handsomest places in town.
[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. NINTH DAY.
C.
C. Black vs. Wm. H. Weber et al.
[DISTRICT COURT CALENDAR - AUGUST TERM.]
Winfield Courier, August 21, 1879.
DEFENDANT LAWYER(S)
SECOND
DAY - CIVIL DOCKET.
T. H. Barrett Black
and Webb
vs.
Wm. Parr, adm’r. Hackney
& McDonald
FIFTH
DAY.
S. L. Brettun C.
C. Black
vs.
Jacob P. Sallinger
TENTH
DAY.
S. L. Brettun Black
and Beach
vs.
Foster Hayworth
John Farber Black
and Beach
vs.
Alfred Knox
[COMMANDERY OF KNIGHT TEMPLARS]
Winfield Courier, August 28, 1879.
A commandery of Knight Templars was instituted
in this city, last evening, starting out with the following charter members,
comprising some of the best citizens of this city, Oxford, and Arkansas City:
John D. Pryor, W. G. Graham, Robt. Allison, Joseph Conklin, Chas. C. Black, S.
P. Channell, K. F. Smith, Jas. L. Huey, Jas. Ridenour, A. J. Chapel, Benj. F.
Smith, Ansel Gridley, Jas. M. Stafford, R. D. Jillson, A. A. Newman, J. Cairns.
The Commandery will work under dispensation,
with the following officers.
E. Commander, W. G. Graham; Generalissimo,
Jas. Huey; Captain General, R. D. Jillson; Prelate, Rev. J. Cairns.
Winfield Courier, December 4, 1879.
On last Monday evening, Dec. 1st, Mr. and
Mrs. E. W. Holloway entertained their many friends at their pleasant residence
in South Winfield, the occasion being the birthday of Mrs. Holloway. A most
delightful evening was spent in dancing, social converse, and in partaking of
the various good things prepared by their kind hostess. Among those present
were Dr. and Mrs. Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. Jo. Harter, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Allison,
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Black, Mr. and Mrs. Root, Mrs. C. J. Adams; Misses Coldwell,
Meech, Holmes, McCoy and Millington; Messrs. Harris, Robinson, Goldsmith,
Seward, Bahntge, and Suss. All united in wishing Mrs. Holloway many happy
returns of this most pleasant birthday.
[ADELPHI LODGE, NO. 110: OFFICERS FOR 1880.]
Winfield Courier, December 18, 1879.
The officers of Adelphi Lodge, No. 110, A. F.
& A. M., for 1880, are
W. M.: James McDermott.
S. W.: M. G. Troup.
J. W.: E. P. Kinne.
Treas.: C. C. Black.
Sec.: W. W. Perkins.
S. D.: R. C. Story.
J. D.: James Simpson.
S. S.: S. H. Myton.
J. S.: J. C. Roberts.
C.: E. T. Trimble.
T.: S. E. Berger.
Winfield Courier, January 22, 1880.
Charley Black, on Saturday night, was
awakened by a burglar trying to raise his windows. He got out his pistol as
soon as convenient and fired it twice to hurry up the retreating burglar.
Winfield Courier, January 22, 1880.
One of the most important property exchanges
we have yet chronicled was made last week. Mr. Chas. C. Black purchased from W.
H. Maris the building now being occupied by J. H. Lynn’s store, the one
occupied by W. C. Root & Co.’s boot and shore store, and his residence on
Elm Row, for $12,000. Mr. Maris receives in part payment the J. G. Titus farm
of 640 acres, southeast of town, and the balance, $5,000, in cash.
[RAILROAD MEETING: ARKANSAS CITY TO FORT
SMITH.]
Winfield Courier, January 22, 1880.
A meeting was held at Manning’s Hall last
Wednesday evening to consider a memorial to Congress asking that a right of way
for a railroad be granted through the Indian Territory from Arkansas City to
Fort Smith.
Mayor Lynn was called to chair and J. E.
Conklin chosen secretary.
A committee, consisting of C. C. Black, C.
Coldwell, W. R. Davis, J. L. Horning, and M. L. Robinson, was appointed to
prepare a memorial.
Senator Hewson, of Memphis, addressed the
meeting, stating the advantages and importance to this section of the country
of such a road.
The committee reported a memorial as follows,
which was adopted, and the committee instructed to procure signatures and
forward.
“The undersigned citizens of Cowley County,
in the state of Kansas, would respectfully represent, that this county and the
adjacent counties of Kansas are producers of corn, wheat, oats, hay, hogs, and
cattle; and that they have large quantities of the commodities named, over and
above their own requirements for market; but on account of the present
condition of things they are cut off and deprived of their proper and
legitimate markets, which should be Memphis, Tennessee; New Orleans, Louisiana;
and Little Rock, Arkansas; and the cities and country adjacent to said city. We
would further show that our country is almost wholly destitute of timber, while
in the state of Arkansas, only a short distance away, there is a superabundance
wasting for want of transportation.
We would further show that by building a line
of railroad from the line of Kansas at or near Arkansas City, to Fort Smith in
the state of Arkansas, relief from all difficulties stated would be obviated.
We would further show that on the 17th day of
Dec., 1879, the Hon. H. C. Young of Tennessee, introduced House bill 3032, in
which the right of way and charter for said railroad is asked and provided for,
and we respectfully request the said bill be enacted into a law and the company
or body corporate thereby created be authorized to build a line of railroad and
telegraph upon such terms and limitations as Congress may in its wisdom
provide.
And we especially solicit and request the
support and influence of the Representatives and Senators from the state of
Kansas and our sister states, in perfecting and passing this bill.
All of which is most respectfully submitted.”
Winfield Courier, February 12, 1880.
The law office of C. C. Black has been
removed to the second story of the stone building on Main Street and Ninth
Avenue. Last week Chas. C. Black removed to his new office, in the stone
building which he recently purchased of Mr. Maris. Charlie now has the neatest
office in the city.
Winfield Courier, February 12, 1880.
BLACK & BEACH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW [CHAS. C.
BLACK/DAVID C. BEACH], WINFIELD, KANSAS. OFFICE IN STONE BUILDING CORNER OF
MAIN STREET AND EIGHTH AVENUE, UPSTAIRS.
[C. C. BLACK - LAW OFFICE.]
Winfield Courier, February 19, 1880.
The law office of C. C. Black has been
removed to the second story of the stone building on Main Street and Ninth
Avenue.
[Note
the discrepancy between ad above for Black/Beach and item that follows.]
[SHERIFF’S SALE.]
Winfield Courier, April 1, 1880.
Charles C. Black, plaintiff; and William H.
Weber, Matilda B. Weber, and Erick Parmly, defendants.
Property: The south half of the northeast
quarter of section three, in township 31 South, Range 4 East. PROPERTY OF
WEBERS BEING SOLD TO SATISFY SAID ORDER OF SALE IN FAVOR OF SAID DEFENDANT,
ERICK PARMLY.
Winfield Courier, April 22, 1880.
A Seymour and Hendricks base ball club is to
be organized here, whose business it will be to wipe out any Republican club
which has the audacity to show its head in this locality. We suppose Lafe Pence
and Charlie Black will be “in at the bornin’.”
[COMMENTS: ARKANSAS VALLEY PRESS ASSN.
MEETING.]
Winfield Courier, April 29, 1880.
The convention met at 2 o’clock p.m., Mr.
Hoisington, of the Great Bend Register,
president, in the chair; Mr. Walker, of Peabody, Secretary. The
introduction of Mr. McDermott, who welcomed the editorial association in behalf
of the citizens was done very gracefully by Mr. Black. Mr. McDermott in well
chosen witty and eloquent words welcomed the editors and their friends to the
City of Winfield, and tendered the hospitalities of their citizens.
Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.
Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Brettun arrived Tuesday
evening are and are stopping with C. C. Black.
Winfield Courier, June 3, 1880.
Messrs. Brush, Webb, and Black have returned
from Topeka, where they went in relation to the contempt cases.
Winfield Courier, June 3, 1880.
Commonwealth: Hon. Charles C. Black, one of Winfield’s
brightest attorneys, has been in the city for two or three days. He is
associated with Messrs. Webb and Brush in the Allison-Millington contempt case
before the Supreme Court. The Winfield editors seem to be sustained by the
Winfield bar in their contest with Judge Campbell.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 9, 1880.
C. C. Black has purchased Bret Crapster’s
interest in the Telegram.
Winfield Courier, June 10, 1880.
Bert Crapster has sold his interest in the Telegram
to Chas. C. Black; and that paper will hereafter be conducted by Messrs.
Allison & Black. Mr. Black is one of our best citizens, and will materially
strengthen the Telegram both editorially and financially.
[COMMENTS ABOUT WINFIELD TELEGRAM BY PARSONS
PAPER.]
Winfield Courier, June 17, 1880.
A Black man has gone in partnership with our
friend Allison, of the Winfield Telegram. The paper will continue to be
one of the liveliest and best democratic dailies in the west, although it
cannot draw the color line. Parsons Republican.
Winfield Courier, June 24, 1880.
Mr. Chas. Black is busy perfecting the plans
for the new hotel.
Winfield Courier, July 1, 1880.
Chas. C. Black has purchased lots on which to
erect a new office for the Telegram.
Winfield Courier, July 1, 1880.
Charley Black has commenced breaking the
ground for the new Telegram building.
[HON. E. S. TORRANCE - ATTACKED BY JUDGE M.
S. ADAMS.]
Winfield Courier, July 15, 1880.
The Caldwell Commercial, in the
interest of Judge M. S. Adams in a late number, has made a low attack on Mr.
Torrance, and its article has been copied into the Daily Telegram. We
think there is no other paper in the district so unfair as to have published
that article. We are surprised beyond measure that C. C. Black, who has been
treated with so much courtesy by his neighbors, should permit an article so
untrue and discourteous toward one of those same neighbors to appear in his
paper.
We have several reasons for believing that
the article in question was inspired by Judge Adams himself. He has been
promising to conduct an honorable campaign, but he has at the same time been
dealing out insinuations against Torrance. His own record as a judge and a
lawyer is such that if it was known to the people of this district, he could
not get the vote of a single delegate; but the friends of Torrance have
preferred to conduct the canvass on the merits of their candidate rather than
on the demerits of Judge Adams.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
The Democrats of this county scrambled
together at the county seat last Saturday, and tickled themselves in the ribs
by putting in nomination a county ticket. The following are the nominees: State
Senator, A. J. Pyburn; Representative, 88th district, R. H. Schofield, of Rock;
89th district, M. R. Leonard, of Creswell; county attorney, L. Pence, Winfield;
probate judge, T. McIntire, of Creswell; clerk of district court, J. S. Allen;
county superintendent, Mrs. I. E. Brown, of Tisdale.
W. C. Garvey, Amos Walton, C. C. Black, G. W.
Gardenhire, and R. Hite were elected delegates to the State convention, and
were instructed for E. G. Ross for Governor.
Winfield Courier, August 19, 1880.
Winfield is partly depopulated by the great
exodus to the Knight Templars triennial reunion in Chicago. Last Saturday and
Sunday the trains were loaded with excursionists, many of whom were taking this
opportunity to visit friends in the east with the excursion rates for fares. A
great many went from here whose names have not been given us, but the following
are some that we know of: Dr. W. G. Graham and wife, Capt. S. C. Smith, E. P.
Kinne, J. E. Conklin, Capt. James McDermott, Rev. J. Cairns and wife, Rev. J.
A. Hyden and wife, J. D. Pryor, R. D. Jillson and daughter, Mrs. D. A. and Miss
Jessie Millington. C. C. Black and wife, J. W. Johnson and daughter, J. P. M.
Butler and wife, Miss Jennie Melville, G. H. Buckman, J. C. and Miss Ioa
Roberts, Will Baird and wife, Mrs. N. L. Rigby, Jacob Nixon and wife, J. S.
Hunt, and T. R. Bryan.
Winfield Courier, August 26, 1880.
C. C. Black escaped from the torments of
Chicago and returned last Monday. So did J. E. Allen, Butler and family.
[A CHALLENGE: MILLINGTON VS. BLACK.]
Winfield Courier, September 9, 1880.
“Now, honestly, Charley, don’t you feel it in
your bones that the Telegram item of ‘What will happen - Nov. 2.
Election of Hancock and English’ is a whopper.” If you believe it is true, we
fear that you will occupy rooms at Osawatomie before Nov. 2 - COURIER.
“On the contrary Brother Millington, Charley
is so thoroughly convinced of the truthfulness of the ‘item,’ and that his own
reason shall remain enthroned; that he hereby proposes, to wheel you in a
wheelbarrow at noon at as early a day as the result shall be definitely known,
from the Brettun House down the middle of Main street to the Stewart House, if
Hancock and English fail to receive the majority of electoral votes cast for
President and Vice President in the coming election! Provided that you agree to
wheel him the same distance and under the same circumstances in case Hancock
and English do receive the majority. Party being wheeled to furnish suitable
music for the occasion. Do you accept.
Telegram.
CHAS. C. BLACK.”
All right. It is a bargain. We accept on the
ground that the election returns will sound to Charley so like “the rack of
empires and the crash of worlds,” that he will certainly go daft unless his
mind is diverted at once by good vigorous wheelbarrow exercise.
[PYBURN WITHDRAWS/C. C. BLACK TO RUN FOR
STATE SENATOR.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880. Editorial Page.
PYBURN
WITHDRAWN.
The Democracy evidently weakens before the
contest fairly began. Mr. Pyburn, the Democratic nominee, surprised the people
of Cowley last Friday by withdrawing his name from the ticket, urging he could
spare neither the time nor money to make the canvass necessary. The Democratic
central committee met in Winfield to select a new candidate for State Senator,
and the lightning struck C. C. Black, editor of the Telegram. Mr.
Hackney’s victory is now an assured and easy one, as Mr. Pyburn is the
acknowledged leader of Democracy in this county, and by all odds the most
available man in their party. Many leading Democrats of Winfield, we
understand, have now declared themselves for Hackney, and none of them have
any hope for success with Mr. Black. We feel good all over.
Winfield Courier, September 16, 1880.
And now the democratic Black, Allison &
Company ring has succeeded in driving Mr. Pyburn from their ticket so that the
ambitious “Charles” might secure the very doubtful compliment. During the
canvass he will “rattle around” in the place recently filled by Mr. Pyburn.
[EARLIER: Hon. A. J. Pyburn, the best timber
that the Democrats had for State Senator, placed his withdrawal from the
candidacy in the hands of the Democratic committee last week, and that
committee met last Saturday and placed C. C. Black in nomination.
Charley Black does not stand half the chance
Pyburn did, but he has got the money to run the machine with, and lots more of
it coming in as interest on his notes and mortgages. He can afford it.]
[STATE ITEMS.]
Winfield Courier, September 23, 1880.
We fear that Charley Black sprouted too late
as a senatorial candidate to keep out of the way of the early frosts.
Winfield Courier, September 23, 1880.
WINFIELD,
KS., Sept. 20, 1880.
To Charles C. Black, Democratic Candidate for
the State Senate;
DEAR SIR: Having sent your trusted agent and
kinsman, W. M. Allison to assault my private character in your behalf, at the
meeting at Rose Valley on last Saturday night, and preferring at all times,
when convenient to conduct such matters with the principals rather than with their
agents, I respectfully invite you to join me in a joint discussion of the
political issues of the day, and such other issue as you may desire to
introduce into the canvass whether political or personal. If you accept I
would respectfully suggest that we arrange the canvass so as to speak at least
once in each township, that the chairman and secretaries of the respective
Central Committee arrange the details at once.
Respectfully,
W. P. HACKNEY.
Winfield Courier, September 23, 1880.
We regret that Mr. Black’s reply to Mr.
Hackney’s invitation was handed to us at so late an hour that we could not give
it space in this issue.
He accepts the challenge for ten meetings,
and upon condition that Mr. Hackney will join him in a newspaper discussion.
His reply will appear in the Telegram.
[THE SENATORSHIP: CHARLES C. BLACK.]
Winfield Courier, September 30, 1880.
[EDITORIAL
BY MILLINGTON.]
“How like a hateful ape,
Detected grinning ‘midst his pilfered hoard,
A cunning man appears, whose worst frauds
Are opened to the day!”
The friends of Mr. Charles C. Black are
attempting to prostitute the cause of temperance in this community toward
securing votes for their candidate in his race for the State Senate. To prove
that this is the case, we have taken some pains to examine into his past
record, and contrast it with his present professions.
Persons who resided here in 1872-3 will
remember the groggery kept in the building now occupied by Wallis & Wallis,
known as the “Triplett Saloon.” That saloon was owned by Chas. C. Black; the
rum sold over its counter came marked to Chas. C. Black, and Black hired and
paid the employees in and about the saloon.
And now Mr. Black comes before the people,
not as a reformed rum-seller, but as one whose skirts are free from the
contamination of the vile traffic, and asks for the votes of those who are
honestly and earnestly striving to drive the rum demon from our midst. Fie, for
shame!
Without the courage in 1873 to come boldly
out and face the wives and children whose husbands and fathers he was driving
to ruin, he found in the person of Triplett a tool, who, for a paltry sum,
would assume the fearful responsibility, while he stood behind the scenes and
reaped the profits; and those profits are perhaps today represented by
mortgages on the homes of hard-working farmers, who, if they were willing to
debase their manhood and sacrifice their principles by entering the same
business, could in a few months pay them off. He worked for whiskey then
because there was money in it; he works for temperance today because there is
office in it. He helped to spread intemperance then because it paid; he wishes
to help corral it now because it is popular to do so. He wanted money then; he
wants votes now. He used Triplett to accomplish his ends then, and paid him for
it; he wishes to use the temperance element to accomplish his ends now, and
pays them in promises. If his positions then and now are consistent, we have
nothing more to say. If they are not, we ask in the name of common decency that
he either come boldly out and tell the people that he has reformed, hunt up
the widows and orphans he has helped to ruin, and do all in his power to repay
them for the injury done, or forever hold his peace.
MILLINGTON
WENT ON AND ON...I SKIPPED THE REST!
Winfield Courier, September 30, 1880.
Does Mr. Black desire a newspaper controversy
with Mr. Hackney so he may claim credit for the articles written by others?
Better take the stump, Charley, so that there can be no question as to your
honesty in the discussion.
[HACKNEY RESPONDS TO BLACK.]
Winfield Courier, September 30, 1880.
WINFIELD,
Sept. 28, 1880.
To Charles C. Black, Democratic candidate for
the State Senate:
DEAR SIR: The Telegram of the 27th
inst. is before me, with a letter to me from you published therein, and dated
September 25th. (I have never received such letter.) In this open letter you say, referring to my refusal to enter
into the discussions of political issues in the papers with you:
“If you still decline my proposition, I shall
consider that your invitation was made with a purpose other than that of
presenting our respective views on political affairs to the people,” etc.
Now just what you “shall consider” about the
matter is the smallest possible concern to me. I told you that I had not the
time, and I now say that I am not inclined to bother myself by writing
arguments on the political issues of the day for newspapers. I shall take my
chances on my public utterances being “distorted, misconstrued, and forgotten.”
You say that you want to write and publish
your arguments in the papers “for the express purpose of avoiding the use of
one argument in one portion of the county and another in a different locality.”
Verily, your candor equals the astonishing proposition herein enunciated.
While I am willing to accept your candid confession that in your public
speeches you will make “arguments in one portion of the county” that you dare
not “utter in a different locality.” still I never thought you would publish
such a confession to the world. Believing, from what you have already published
that a newspaper controversy would be most fatal to you and your candidacy, and
not caring to have a new Democratic candidate thrust in my face at the last
minute as a result of your folly, in justice to you I will adhere to my
original proposition. Very respectfully, W. P. HACKNEY.
Winfield Courier, October 14, 1880.
And now comes Charles C. Black, candidate for
Senator, and publishes in the Telegram an insinuation that Mr. Hackney,
his opponent, received the face with a very noticeable scar, in a drunken
brawl. That scar, Mr. Falsifier, is Mr. Hackney’s certificate of loyalty and
bravery. He received that honorable wound from the rebels while grandly
fighting in the front rank of the Union Army at Altoona Pass. It is his badge
of heroism, which he will carry to his grave. When those who were dallying in
the lap of luxury in the magnificent homes of nabob grandfathers, while such
as Hackney were enduring hardships, privations, and wounds, fighting bravely
for the union with death staring them in the face. Attempting to tear from the
brows of these their hard earned laurels and place thereon instead a brand of
shame, we have no adequate words with which to express our indignation. When
such means are used by a candidate to beat his opponent, we ought to expect
that even his partisans would seal their condemnation by their votes.
Winfield Courier, October 14, 1880.
The silliest lie that Black’s Telegram
has made up is the statement that Lemmon undermined James Kelly and got the
post office away from him. Mr. Kelly first suggested and recommended the
appointment of the present postmaster.
Winfield Courier, October 21, 1880.
PLEASANT
VALLEY, Oct. 13, 1880.
ED. MONITOR: My attention has been called to
an article in the Telegram, a paper edited, owned, and controlled by
Chas. C. Black, the Democratic candidate for State Senator, charging that the
scar on Mr. Hackney’s face was received in a drunken row in Illinois, and not
in the army. Chas. C. Black published a lie, and he knew it to be such when he
did it. I am from the same county in Illinois (Logan), from which Mr. Hackney
is. I served during the war with Mr. Hackney, in the same regiment, the 7th
Illinois infantry. He was captain of Co. H. I was present and participated in
the battle of Altoona Pass, in Georgia, October 5, 1864, and was wounded in
that battle. Mr. Hackney was shot in that fight through the face and also
through the body. His brother was wounded in three places during the same
fight, and a brother-in-law was killed.
When a contemptible puppy like Chas. C. Black
attempts to belittle W. P. Hackney and make sport of his scars, it is time that
all soldiers, both Democratic and Republican, set down on him. It is to Hackney
and such men as he that the country is indebted today for its existence; and
the cowardly sneak who assaults him is a fit companion for rebels and their
allies. Yours truly, SAMUEL WATT. Monitor.
We are informed that Wm. Skees, of Windsor
township, G. W. Edgar, of Maple, Sampson Johnson, of Pleasant Valley, Andy
Dawson and J. M. Harcourt, of Rock, and Marsh Allen were with Mr. Hackney at
that battle and tell the same story.
[W. P. HACKNEY VERSUS CHARLES C. BLACK.]
Arkansas City Traveler, October 27, 1880. Editorial Page.
A LENGTHY ARTICLE APPEARS RE THE ATTACKS OF
BLACK ON HACKNEY....
“The present campaign has been productive of
more bitterness than has been exhibited in Cowley county politics for
years—more, if possible, than was shown in the fight against Mr. Manning four
years ago. . . .”
“The election of Mr. Shenneman last fall, in
the face of most outrageous lies, and without any attempt on Mr. Shenneman’s
part to explain them away, proved conclusively that Cowley County voters were
not governed by such a disreputable sheet as the Telegram.
“. . . But the most cowardly and unprovoked
assault upon Mr. Hackney comes in the shape of a slur from Charles C. Black,
who gave the readers of the Telegram to understand that the scar Mr.
Hackney carries on his cheek was received in a drunken row in Illinois. This
was done because a correspondent of the TRAVELER recently said that scar came
from a bullet during the war. This slur chanced to meet the eye of Mr. Samuel
Watt, of Pleasant Valley township, who thus resents the line in an article to
the Monitor.
PLEASANT
VALLEY, Oct. 13, 1880.
Ed. Monitor. My attention has been called to an article in the Telegram, a
paper edited, owned, and controlled by Chas. C. Black, the Democratic candidate
for State Senator, charging that the scar on Mr. Hackney’s face was received in
a drunken row in Illinois, and not in the army. When Chas. C. Black published
this, he published a lie, and he knew it to be such when he did it. I am from
the same county in Illinois (Logan) from which Mr. Hackney is. I served during
the war with Mr. Hackney, in the same regiment, the 7th Ill. infantry. He was
captain of Co. H. I was present and participated in the battle of Allatoona
Pass, in Georgia, Oct. 5th, 1864, and was wounded in that battle. Mr. Hackney
was shot in that fight through the face and also through the body. His brother
was wounded in three places during the same fight, and a brother-in-law was
killed.
When a contemptible puppy like Chas. C. Black
attempts to belittle W. P. Hackney and make sport of his scars, it is time that
all soldiers, both Democratic and Republican, sat down on him. It is to Hackney
and such men as he that the country is indebted today for its existence: and
the cowardly sneak who assaults him is a fit companion for rebels and their allies.
Yours truly, SAMUEL WATT.
---
If further proof should be wanted, the
following, from “Ambrose’s History of the 7th Illinois Infantry,” is amply
sufficient.
“The hills tremble; the fort is wrapped in
fearful flame. Amid dying groans the cannon crashed. Men are falling; their
life-blood is streaming. Six thousand strong the rebels are pressing the
gallant old 7th, while one continued flame pours from the muzzles of her
sixteen shooting Henry rifles. A horde against a handful! The great battle of Allatoona Pass is now
over. Corse, Rouett, Tourtelotte, with the surviving of the gallant fifteen
hundred, fling their tattered and blood-washed banners triumphantly over this
field of death. We now look around us and behold the fort dripping with blood.
We attempt to move through the fort and we find it almost impossible without
trespassing upon the dead. We change our position. Who do we see here wounded
and bleeding? We look again.
“Tis the Hackney brothers, laying side by
side. We are wont to say here we see the embodiment of manhood. They looked but
boys before the battle, but they look like men now. Look at that cheek; behold
that frightful gash! ‘Tis a mark of royalty. When future years shall have
rolled down the stream of time, and when the country is at peace, on that cheek
will be a scar that will lead the mind back to the eventful years that saw this
nation ‘leap lie a giant from her thralldom of tyranny.’
“We look again. Here lies Lieut. John E.
Sullivan of Co. I. He fell fighting like a Spartan. Heroically he braved the
frightful tempest and went down crowned all over with laurels of glory. He fell
mortally wounded and died about 10 o’clock the next day. We were called to his
side as his last moments of life were drawing nigh. Said he: ‘Give my sword to
the gallant William Hackney of Company H! (which company he commanded when he
fell). ‘Brave men, I will soon leave you—will pass the river of death.’ We stood by his side again, but his spirit
had departed and the noble warrior was free from the angry strife of men.”
Mr. Hackney has no desire to “read his
history in a nation’s eyes,” or to “wade through slaughter to a throne,” but he
certainly is justified in resenting such an insult from a person like Charley
Black, whose size and habits preclude the possibility of his shouldering
anything more war-like than a nursing bottle or rattle-box. A disposition to
common fairness among the voters will revolt against such an unwarranted
defamation of a man’s character. Mr. Black’s slur has made more votes for Hackney
than all the other Telegram lies have drawn from him.
In conclusion, we wish to say to the voters
of this district the real question is, which is the abler man for the State
Senate—Mr. Hackney or Mr. Black? There certainly can be but one answer. Four
years ago Mr. Hackney and the TRAVELER secured the defeat of Manning. We worked
then for what we deemed the best interests of our county, and especially this
portion of the county; we are doing the same today. Our voting readers stood by
us then, approving our course by their ballots; we trust and believe you will
do likewise next Tuesday.
The TRAVELER has no part or parcel in
anything but the commercial prosperity of Arkansas City and Cowley county, and
when we say the interests of this community will be best served by Mr.
Hackney’s election, we know whereof we speak. For ten years the TRAVELER has
worked to this end, and it always will. Your prosperity means our prosperity.
We believe that whatever measure may be brought up in the coming legislature inimical
to the interests of any portion of Cowley County, it will be vigorously and
effectively opposed by Mr. Hackney. . . .”
Arkansas City Traveler, November 10, 1880.
Our neighbors of Winfield had quite a gala
day last Saturday, when Messrs. Black and Lynn paid their obligations on the
election result. Black wheeled Brother Millington, and Lynn, barefooted,
trundled a barrow-load of rock down Main street, to the evident enjoyment of an
immense crowd.
Winfield Courier, November 11, 1880 - Front Page.
Notwithstanding the western drouth Winfield
is “booming,” and in spite of the adverse seasons, they have public spirited
men who have confidence enough in the future to build solid stone and brick
blocks which would do credit to older and larger cities. S. L. Brettun is
building a magnificent hotel of magnesia limestone, 56 x 120 feet, four
stories high, with every modern improvement, including steam, hot and cold
water in rooms, passenger elevator, etc., to be completed this winter at a cost
of $25,000.
Our genial friend, Charlie C. Black, has just
erected a very fine stone printing office, which will be completed in all its
appointments, with steam power, presses, etc. It is only a pity that he should
waste such sweetness on the desert air of Kansas Democracy.
A new brick block has just been completed by
Weitzel and occupied by Major Baker, who is running the Commercial House. Your
correspondent found the house full, and had to content himself with a cot in
the parlor.
The new store, 140 feet deep, by Lynn & Loose
has just been occupied by them and is filled with as fine a stock of dry goods
and carpets as can be found in the metropolis of Kansas. The second floor has
fourteen large offices, with outside entrances onto a fine iron verandah. The
building is certainly an ornament to the city. These with two brick blocks,
three rooms each, which are just ready for occupancy, are all on Main street.
Business houses in other parts of the town
and several very fine residences have been erected this summer. Leavenworth
Times.
Winfield Courier, November 11, 1880.
WINFIELD
BOOM!
Thousands
Witness the Payment of Election Wagers.
CHARLEY
BLACK STANDS UP TO THE RACK LIKE A LITTLE MAN.
Mayor
Lynn Goes In With a Load of Rock.
The
COURIER Always Ahead.
The most fantastic and humorous performance
that this city has ever witnessed took place last Saturday, at 2 o’clock p.m.
The crowd of people assembled on the sidewalks, in the streets, in the windows
of adjacent buildings, and on the awnings, was simply immense and the enthusiasm
displayed was indescribable.
The procession was formed at the Brettun
house in the following order:
1st. The Winfield Cornet Band.
2nd. The St. John Battery.
3rd. Hon. O. M. Seward, Chairman of the
Republican Committee, on a fiery steed that looked as though he had just had a
race of a hundred miles and distanced his competitor, bearing the legend: “This is the Maud S. that won the race;” and
Hon. S. L. Gilbert, chair-man of the Democratic Committee, on a used up mule
labeled, “This is the mule that beat us.”
4th. Hon. J. B. Lynn, Mayor of Winfield,
bare-headed, in overalls and flannel shirt, wheeling a large load of rock.
5th. Hon. C. C. Black, editor of the Telegram,
wheeling the editor of the COURIER.
6th. The working men on the Brettun House building,
forty strong, with their trowels, hammers, saws, hods, and other implements of
labor.
7th. The COURIER force with plug hats and
canes, headed by Ed. P. Greer, each bearing an appropriate motto.
8th. Charles Kelly, representing the postal
service, with the motto: “A clean
sweep. No post-offices for rent.”
9th. The Telegram force, mounted on a
huge dray with a large job press printing Telegram extras and passing
them out to the crowd.
Arriving at the COURIER office, the
procession halted, and D. A. Millington mounted the chair on the wheelbarrow
and addressed the crowd and prolonged cheers as follows.
MR.
MILLINGTON’S ADDRESS.
Ladies and Gentlemen: I usually shrink from a position too
conspicuous before my fellow citizens, but at present there are two of my
friends even more conspicuous than myself, and I will try to stand it. This is
the first time I ever figured in a circus, but I have reason to be proud of my
surroundings. I see around me the representative talent and gaiety of my city
and county.
I am escorted by the Cornet Band, the pride
of Winfield; the chairmen of the committees of two great parties; the representatives
of the artisans who have built the proud structures around me, and the
representatives of the press, the bulwark of liberty.
I am following the first officer of our
grand, young city, one of the merchant princes of Kansas, one who has done much
to make our city what it is and whose fame for enterprise and honor is widely
known.
My propelling power is the editor and
proprietor of the best and neatest daily published in any Kansas city of the
size of this, of the largest, most ably edited and most widely circulated
weekly Democratic newspaper in the state, a man who has built the finest
printing building and is every inch a man and a gentleman.
I have been told that if one does not “toot
his own horn, it will not be tooted,” so I will add that I represent the
WINFIELD COURIER, the newspaper which has the largest local circulation in the
state, and is the best patronized by the people of its county and especially by
the businessmen of its city. This fact is the evidence that it is appreciated.
For all this I thank you, my fellow citizens.
We claim that the two papers represented here
today are the leading county papers of their respective parties in the state.
They have by their enterprise beat all other papers in the state in collecting
and announcing the returns of the late election. The full returns of Cowley
County sent by these were the first to be received at Topeka. They united in
the expense of having messengers at every poll in the county, who brought the
returns to them as quickly as horse-flesh could carry them after the count was
completed. They united in the expense of telegraph returns from all parts of
the nation, and each kept bulletin boards to display the news to the anxious,
surging crowds of citizens. And now they unite both the victor and the
vanquished in pleasant, jolly humor in this celebration.
Charles C. Black then mounted the chair and
addressed the people as follows.
MR.
BLACK’S ADDRESS.
Friends, countrymen, and lovers: I came not here to talk. Ye know too well
the story of our thraldom. I came with these brown arms and brawny hands to
wheel 5,000 pounds (for I believe Mr. Millington weighs 5,000) of editorial
wisdom and ability down Main street for your entertainment. I came in a spirit
of conciliation. Many hard things have been said during the campaign, now
closed. I came in a spirit of forgiveness. I forgive Bro. Millington for all
the hard things I have said about him. I forgive him for putting this yoke upon
me today. I even forgive him for compelling him to wear this thing (holding up
a new silk hat) at my own expense.
I hope today’s celebration will heal all the
animosities growing out of the late political campaign in the county. Let us
have peace. I am glad to see so many present today, helping us ratify. I
congratulate everybody upon the general good feeling which prevails, and now,
in the language of 20,000 or more orators and candidates, spoken four or five
hundred thousand times during the last thirty days, “Thanking you for your kind
attendance and attention,” I will now step down and out.
The procession then moved on to the Williams
House, halted, and Mr. Lafe Pence delivered a short and patriotic address,
which we presume was on behalf of Mayor Lynn; after which the procession moved
forward another block, counter marched, and dispersed.
Winfield Courier, November 11, 1880.
We understand how Charlie Black could take
his defeat for senatorship so cheerfully. On Monday he held up his head and
stepped around as though he had been the victor. On inquiry we learned that it
was a boy 9½ pounds, mother and child doing well, father proud and happy.
Winfield Courier, December 2, 1880.
Charley Black paid an eight dollar water bill
since the saloons closed, and he doesn’t like water very much either.
Winfield Courier, December 9, 1880.
Mayor Lynn, R. D. Jillson, and C. C. Black
called at this office last Monday to consider measures for the relief of the poor
and destitute in our midst. After consideration, it was decided to call a
meeting of the citizens to be held at the city council rooms, on this Thursday
evening at 7 o’clock, to take steps in the matter, appoint committees to
canvass the city and find out who are in need, to collect money and supplies,
and to properly distribute them. The commissioners have a place for the
county’s poor and require that they shall be moved to that place or not receive
aid from the county. There are many in our city who are in need, but temporary
assistance would help them through, to whom a removal to the poor house would
be disastrous. Let us find and help them. Please turn out to the meeting.
Winfield Courier, December 30, 1880.
Adelphi Lodge No. 110, A. F. & A. M., elected
and installed officers on Monday evening as follows.
J. S. Hunt, W. M.
James Kelly, S. W.
R. C Story, J. W.
J. C. McMullen, Treas.
E. T. Trimble, Secretary.
C. C. Black, S. D.
M. G. Troup, J. D.
J. Cairns, Chaplain.
W. A. Freeman, S. S.
W. W. Smith, J. S.
S. E. Berger, Tyler.
Winfield Courier, December 30, 1880.
The Rev. J. A. Hyden invited to dinner on
Tuesday last all the old men in the vicinity. Quite a gay party met and did
full justice to the magnificent tables loaded down with turkeys, hams, cakes,
pies, coffee, and the many et ceteras, got up in the best order and with the
best taste.
During and after dinner the guests and host
entertained each other with many pleasant stories and reminiscences of the
past. Mrs. Hyden and her sons and daughters furnished charming music. Mr. Hyden
made a short and very entertaining address, and the guests made short speeches
of sentiment and thanks.
Charley Black appeared rather old and J. E.
Conklin next. We did not succeed in getting their ages nor that of the COURIER
man.
Winfield Courier, January 6, 1881.
Col. McMullen and lady entertained a number
of friends at their home last week. The elegant parlors were comfortably
filled, and we, at least, passed a pleasant evening. Those present were: Mayor
and Mrs. Lynn, Rev. and Mrs. N. L. Rigby, Prof. and Mrs. Hickok, Mr. and Mrs.
C. A. Bliss, Mr. and Mrs. Loose, Mr. and Mrs. John Pryor, Mr. and Mrs. C. W.
Carruthers, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Scovill, Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown, Mr. and Mrs.
Kretsinger, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Wallis, Mr. and Mrs. Mann,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Black, Mr. and Mrs. Kinne, Mrs. Buck and
son, of Emporia, and Mr. Harris, of Bushnell, Illinois.
Winfield Courier, January 13, 1881.
W. M. Allison has purchased the Sumner
County Democrat and will take possession on the first of February. So says
the Telegram. Mr. Allison graduated in a printing office in Illinois, we
believe, a mere boy with a handful of type and a cheap press, commenced the
publication of the Cowley County Telegram at Tisdale in 1872 with a
dozen or two of subscribers and very little patronage. It was then a time when the settlers were
scarce and poor, and it was a struggle to make a living at anything, much more
to build up a great newspaper from such small beginnings. After working there a
few months he removed to Winfield, the county seat, and here began work in
earnest. He encountered a thousand difficulties and discouragements, but he had
faith in the future of this county and indomitable pluck. Year by year he
increased his subscription list, his printing material, his presses, and the
size of his paper, until his paper was one of the largest county weeklies in
the State, his office was well stocked, and his circulation and patronage large
for any Kansas county. In addition to his weekly he had been publishing a daily
for some time, when last summer he sold out his office, made valuable by years
of hard work, to C. C. Black. Mr. Allison is a newspaper man of much talent,
and perseverance; and if he has his faults, cowardice is not one of them. We
wish him every success in his new field of labor.
[THE EDITORIAL CONVENTION JAN. 8, 1881, HELD
IN WICHITA.]
Winfield Courier, January 20, 1881.
The editorial convention, which met in this
city today, was held in the Beacon office, and presided over by Mr. Ashbaugh,
president, of the Newton Kansan.
The main reason the convention was not more
largely attended: the trains did not make connection at Newton by over three
hours, and several went on to Topeka.
On motion it was agreed to hold the meetings
semi-annually instead of quarterly, as now, and to meet on the second Friday in
May and November of each year. The old officers were held over and re-elected
for one year, with the exception of Loyd Shinn, of Dodge City, who was chosen
secretary; H. C. Ashbaugh, president, T. L. Powers, of the Ellinwood Express,
vice president; J. E. Conklin, Winfield Monitor, treasurer. But little business
was transacted. The party were highly entertained and served a good dinner at
the Occidental, and if they didn’t get enough to eat, the fault doesn’t lie
with the hotel. Those who were present and embodied as members of the society,
we believe were: H. C. Ashbaugh, Newton Kansas; Judge Muse, Newton Republican;
J. E. and R. Conklin, Winfield Monitor, Mr. Richards, Wellington Press; R. P.
Murdock, Wichita Eagle; F. B. Smith and Captain White, Wichita Beacon; Chas.
Black, Winfield Telegram; Ed. Greer, Winfield Courier; C. S. Finch, Harper
Times; F. Meredith, Hutchinson News.
The next meeting of the society will be held
in Dodge City in May.
Wichita Daily Republican, Jan. 8.
Winfield Courier, January 27, 1881.
Charley Black’s “canal scheme” was the best
all of the season. It has been copied all over the State.
Winfield Courier, January 27, 1881.
Charley Black’s twenty-five thousand dollar
hotel grows slowly this cold weather, but the warm days will come and ere long
the most magnificent hotel in Kansas will be standing complete on the corner of
Main and 7th.
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 3, 1881.
Charley Black and Dr. Davis went down to
Arkansas City Tuesday to see them vote against the sale of the stock.
[SALE OF THE RAILROAD STOCK.]
Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.
On Monday morning the county commissioners
again called an advisory meeting of the citizens to consider the matter of
selling the S. K. & W. stock.
Met at the office of Jennings & Buckman
at 11 a.m., about forty citizens being present. Col. J. M. Alexander was chosen
chairman and C. C. Black secretary.
It appeared that only two offers were before
the commissioners, that of W. N. Coler & Co., of New York, of 65 cents for
the stock, in the county 7 percent, bonds at par, and that of Edwards &
Bo., of St. Louis, of 68 cents in cash for the stock.
A long discussion ensued, in which was
discussed the relative merits of the two offers, the probability of getting
better, and of loss by delay, in which many citizens took part. Finally the
meeting passed the following resolution almost unanimously and adjourned.
Resolved, That this meeting advises the
county board to sell the $68,000 stock to-day at 68 cents cash or Cowley 7 per
cent, bonds at par (unless a better offer is made) to such parties as it shall
deem best.
The commissioners then met and agreed to sell
the stock to W. N. Coler & Co. for 68 cents cash, amounting to $46,240, the
exchange to be made at Read’s Bank in Winfield without expense to the county,
the bank becoming security that the purchaser shall consummate the trade
immediately. As this arrangement saves the county all expense for exchange,
transmission, etc., it is an advance over the St. Louis offer.
The treasurer drew on W. N. Coler & Co.
for $46,240, accompanied with the stock, and Read’s Bank gave a receipt on
deposits to the credit of the county of $46,240 in New York exchange. It is
known, we believe, that N. Y. exchange is generally at a premium; never sells
for less than par.
Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.
CRYSTAL
WEDDING.
Mr. and Mrs. Shrieves celebrated the 15th
anniversary of their marriage by inviting their friends to attend their crystal
wedding on Tuesday evening, February 8th. Accordingly a merry party filled the
omnibuses and proceeded to their residence, one mile east of town, and spent an
evening of unalloyed pleasure. Mrs. Shrieves, assisted by her sisters, Mrs.
Cummings and Mrs. Wm. Shrieves, entertained their guests in a graceful and
pleasant manner. Although invitation cards announced no presents, a few of the
most intimate friends presented some choice little articles in remembrance of
the occasion.
The following were present: Mrs. Hickok, Mrs.
Mansfield, Mrs. Butler, Miss Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Kinne, Mr. and Mrs. S. D.
Pryor, Mr. and Mrs. Wallis, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs.
Spotswood, Dr. and Mrs. Van Doren, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest, Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown,
Rev. and Mrs. Hyden, Rev. and Mrs. Platter, Mrs. Houston, Mr. and Mrs. D. A.
Millington, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Black, Mr. and Mrs.
Williams, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Wilson, Rev. and Mrs. Borchers, Mr. and Mrs.
Meech, Mr. and Mrs. Millhouse, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Linn, Mr. and Mrs. Snyder,
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Roberts, Mr. Hendricks, and John Roberts.
Winfield Courier, March 17, 1881.
Mr. S. L. Brettun came in Tuesday and is
stopping with his grandson, Charlie Black.
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Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 7, 1881 - Front Page.
The following is what Vinnie Beckett writes
of Winfield to his paper, the Norton County Advance.
WINFIELD,
KANSAS, MARCH 14, 1881.
Three newspapers, the COURIER, Monitor, and
Telegram, enjoy excellent support and are really model journals. The
first two are Republican, issued weekly, the latter is Democratic, issued daily
and weekly. The COURIER is one of the best edited and handsomest
typographically of the state papers and has a proportionately strong support.
We venture to say that not another county weekly in the state has an equally
large paying subscription list, which verges on to two thousand. This is in
strong contrast with the days when I was one of the ruling spirits of the
sheet, when the infant from 250 circulation crawled up to 600. Messrs. D. A.
Millington and Ed Greer would not trade this property for a silver mine.
Winfield is noted for its liberality with its newspapers. Its people in this show
the strong common sense and business capacity which is apparent in all things
has made the town such a model.
The Telegram office cannot be equaled
for beauty and completeness in this western country. A two-story stone edifice
lighted by gas, heated by steam; the business office and editorial rooms on the
ground floor in front finished with solid ash and black walnut, carpeted, and
with all appointments in first class style, press room just behind, and engine
room yet in the rear, with newspaper and job rooms above, with speaking tubes
and elevators, not an item is wanting to make the establishment perfect in all
details. Charlie Black, the editor and proprietor, is proud of his journal as
well he may be.
Winfield Courier, April 7, 1881.
AD.
REMOVED. YOU WILL NOW FIND BADEN -IN HIS- NEW
AND COMMODIOUS STORE ROOM, -ON THE- CORNER MAIN AND 8TH AVENUE, IN BLACK’S
BUILDING. REMEMBER THE PLACE. J. P. BADEN.
[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 o’clock for the late hours which usually
prevail, but the habits of some were so confirmed that they could not get
around until nine o’clock. 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.
Winfield Courier, April 21, 1881.
Mr. Chas. Black received a dispatch Monday
afternoon announcing the severe illness of his grandfather, Mr. S. L. Brettun.
Mr. Black left on the afternoon train for Hampton, Illinois.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
MONITOR
ITEM.
On Monday the proprietor of the Telegram
received a dispatch announcing the severe illness of Mr. Brettun, and Mr.
Black at once left for Hampton, Illinois.
[DEATH OF S. L. BRETTUN.]
Winfield Courier, April 28, 1881.
The Moline (Illinois) Review-Dispatch
of April 22nd contains the following notice of the death of Soranus L. Brettun,
which is doubtless correct, though no information of the kind has been received
from C. C. Black, who was there at the time named. It is with deep regret that
we have to make this announcement.
Mr. Brettun has been a friend to Winfield,
where he has invested large sums of money and made some of our grandest
improvements and we had learned to regard him as a citizen of this place, and a
man of enterprise, a warm hearted and courteous friend and a true gentleman of
the old school. The citizens of Winfield will deeply sympathize with the
bereaved.
“Mr. S. L. Brettun, of this place, died last
night at nine o’clock. Funeral tomorrow, Sunday afternoon at one o’clock, from
his late residence. His disease was lung fever. Mr. Brettun was born in
Livermore, Maine, May 11, 1806, and was in his seventy-fifth year. He came to
this place in 1837, and has been actively engaged in business ever since. His
wife is still living, and they have three grandchildren living: Mr. C. C.
Black, of Winfield, Kansas; Mr. Brettun Crapster, of Kansas City, Mo.; and Miss
Louise Crapster, who is living with her grandmother. Mr. Brettun has held many
offices of trust in this county, and his death will be universally regretted.
During the past few years Mr. Brettun has invested largely in Kansas real
estate. His own children are the late Mrs. Francis Black, of Hamilton; Mrs. Dr.
Crapster, of St. Louis; and Clarence, who was drowned in early boyhood.”
Winfield Courier, May 12, 1881.
Mr. Black is expected to return tomorrow.
Winfield Courier, May 19, 1881.
Mr. Black returned from Illinois Friday.
Winfield Courier, May 26, 1881.
AD.
REMOVED
You
will now find
BADEN
-IN
HIS-
NEW
AND COMMODIOUS STORE ROOM,
-ON
THE-
CORNER
MAIN AND 8TH AVENUE
IN
BLACK’S BUILDING.
Remember
the place.
J.
P. BADEN.
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[COWLEY COUNTY: FROM THE LEAVENWORTH TIMES.]
Winfield Courier, June 9, 1881 - Front Page
Winfield at this time has upward of a dozen
brick and stone buildings in process of erection, two ward schoolhouses that
are to cost twelve thousand dollars; one stone hotel, the Brettun House, C. C.
Black, proprietor, that is to cost from fifteen to eighteen thousand dollars,
will be heated with steam, lighted with gas, hot and cold water in every room,
and the electric annunciator.
Winfield takes a just pride in its
newspapers. It has what probably no other city of its size has: three
nine-column weekly papers, all printed at home, and one daily paper.
[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.
Rev. J. E. Platter was chosen chairman and
made one of his neat and impressive speeches followed by Messrs. Hackney,
Troup, Beach, and others.
A committee of ten gentlemen was appointed by
the chair to canvass for subscriptions, consisting of Messrs. C. C. Black, J.
S. Hunt, J. B. Lynn, M. G. Troup, D. A. Millington, D. L. Kretsinger, J. P.
Short, R. E. Wallis, W. H. Smith, and H. D. Gans.
A committee of ladies was appointed to
canvass for clothing, bedding, etc., consisting of Mrs. Mansfield, Mrs. J. D.
Pryor, Mrs. Earnest, Mrs. Jewell, Mrs. Van Doren, Mrs. Horning, Mrs. Albro,
Mrs. Spotswood, Miss Nellie Cole, and Miss Mary Steward.
The committee of gentlemen organized with C.
C. Beach, chairman, J. P. Short, secretary, and R. E. Wallis, treasurer.
Early on Tuesday morning a wagon load of
provisions was sent to Floral under charge of Messrs. Black and Short.
Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.
We hope the two Charlies, Black and Harter,
will not advertise the Brettun as a first class hotel. These are getting too
common. Advertise it as the only second class hotel in the United States. This
will be something new and the first fellows who have lived so long at first
class hotels want a change.
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[SOME ITEMS ABOUT WINFIELD: FROM LEAVENWORTH
TIMES.]
Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.
Among the new business houses that are being
built are the following.
Brettun Hotel: $35,000
THE
NEW HOTEL.
The Brettun House, just finished, will be in
grand form next Monday when everybody, nearly, will be invited to be present.
The house is built of native limestone, and has a porch on two sides, east and
south. The building alone cost about $25,000, and when finished, its cost will
not be less than $35,000.
It is heated by steam, has gas, has hot and
cold water, and is furnished with the East Lake and Queen Anne styles of furniture,
with different shades of carpet in every room. The building was designed by
Mr. Brettun, from whence it takes its name, but his death prevented him from
completing his plans, and his grandson, Mr. C. C. Black, has had them
completed. Mr. Chas. Harter will manage the house.
[THE BRETTUN.]
Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.
This hotel, the finest in the state, was
opened to the public last Wednesday by Messrs. Harter & Black. They have
furnished the house elegantly from top to bottom. Last Thursday evening the gas
in all the rooms was turned on and the barber shop and billiard rooms were lit
up. The sight was an imposing one and the magnificent building looked like a
marble palace. Here can be found every comfort that the traveling public could
desire. Pleasant rooms, good beds, gas and water, bath rooms, billiard hall,
barber shop, telegraph office, a splendidly set table, and promenades, parlors,
and verandas in abundance. Harry Bahntge is running the billiard room and
Nommsen & Steuven the barber shop and bath rooms. The bath rooms are cool
and pleasant, and furnished in good style and fitted with hot and cold
showers.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 14, 1881.
The color line came promptly to the front
last week at the Brettun House in Winfield. Mr. P. B. Andrews (colored) was
sent as a delegate from Bolton Township to the Convention, and, when with his
delegation, he went to the Brettun House for dinner, the proprietor informed
him he could not take dinner in the dining room but must go to the kitchen.
Considerable feeling was manifested for awhile, but Mr. Andrews, with several
friends, retired to seek more hospitable quarters. So far, Messrs. Harter &
Black are following the example of Judge Hilton in this questionably exclusive
proceeding.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 19, 1881.
Abe Steinberger, of the Courant, has
purchased the Winfield Telegram of Chas. Black for $4,500, and will
conduct it as a Republican paper hereafter.
Winfield Courier, October 27, 1881.
Think of it! A man who has followed desperate
criminals all over the United States; who has faced murderers and thieves
without a tremor; who has, alone and unaided, followed day and night and
brought to justice two of the most noted criminals in the country; to be
accused of loading himself up with revolvers and fire-arms in which to
intimidate Charley Black. The idea is as amusing as that of a man hunting gnats
with a shotgun.
Winfield Courier, November 3, 1881.
Today the grand hunt of the sportsmen’s club
takes place. The boys started out this morning bright and early, armed to the
teeth, and were enough to scare a poor little quail or rabbit out of its wits;
although if the poor things were sensible, they would know they were in no
danger. Jo Harter is the captain of one gang and Amasa Speed of the other.
There are ten sportsmen on each side and the losers must pay for a grand
banquet at the Brettun tomorrow evening. Each shooter must declare Under oath
that he bagged the game he brings in. A bear counts 500. We hope Charley Black
will get two bears.
Winfield Courier, November 10, 1881.
The Grand Hunt proved a grand success.
Several catastrophes are reported. Jake Nixon burst a barrel of his fine
breech-loading gun, Tom Soward lost a “plunger,” and Deacon Harris got soaking
wet. The score was a very fair one!
J. N. Harter: 830 A. D. Speed: 170
J. M. Keck: 1,000 B. F. Cox: 290
G. A. Rhodes: 975 C. C. Black: 90
T. H. Soward: 335 G. L. Eastman: 2,375
S. Burkhalter: 480 Dr. Davis: 450
Jacob Nixon: 80 E. Meech, Jr.: 285
Fred Whitney: 765 Q. A. Glass: 180
____ Chapman: 980 Deacon Harris: 500
Total: 5,445 Total:
4,360
The defeated party gave a big banquet at the
Brettun Friday evening and the tired and hungry sportsmen fed their friends and
told of the hair breadth escapes of “mud-hen” and turtle-dove. Skunks counted
fifty, but none were brought in.
Cowley County Courant, December 29, 1881.
At a regular meeting of the Masons at their
lodge last Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing
year. J. C. Hunt, W. M.; A. P. Johnson, S. W.; Lou Zenor, J. W.; J. C.
McMullen, Treas.; E. T. Trimble, Secretary; C. C. Black, S. D.; F. C. Hunt, J.
D.; Jas. Harden, S. S.; E. P. Hickok, J. S.; Rev. James Cairns, Chaplain; S. E.
Burger, Tyler.
Winfield Courier, December 29, 1881.
The Masonic lodge had a public installation
of officers at the hall Tuesday evening. A large number of our people were
present and addresses were delivered by Messrs. Black and McDermott. The Arion
quartette rendered some excellent music.
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Cowley County Courant, January 5, 1882.
The much expected and long [part of article missing] of masquerade came off Friday evening
and was a grand and perfect .
There were at least one hundred on the floor
and the rear seats of the hall were crowded with visitors jollier and happier crowd has never assembled in Winfield since
the first country hoe-down in the “old log store.” The beauty and chivalry of
the city were there, the lights were good, the music was excellent, everybody
was good natured, the ushers were obliging, the door-keepers were careful, the
floor managers were watchful and active, and the whole hall was conducted
without clash or discord, and fully met the expectations of those who had
anticipated a first-class ball, and a lively, happy time. There were many rich
and beautiful costumes, and many ludicrous representations that kept the
visitors continually interested and overflowing with laughter.
The general march commenced at 8:30 o’clock
with 41 couples on the floor, and formed a brilliant procession striking in its
comic effect. Beautiful and rich costumes glittering with gold and silver
trimmings, dukes and kings, knights and ladies, Indians, negroes, harlequins,
grotesque figures, all commingled in one strange and startling crowd.
At 11 o’clock the command was given to form
in procession for a march, a grand circle was formed in the hall, the order to
face in was given, followed by the order to unmask, and for the first time the
parties knew each other, face to face. The ejaculations of surprise, the mutual
exclamations of “Well, I declare! Is that you?” attested the excellent manner
in which the disguises were gotten up.
At twelve o’clock the hall was deserted for
supper, after which the dancing was resumed until the—well, that is—the wee—or
rather—oh, what’s the difference?—”until the wee sma’ hours,” according to
Hoyle, when everybody went home, rather broke up for the next day, but having
had a glorious, happy time. The names and characters of those participating we
give as follows as near as we could find out, with running comments.
Chas. Black, as a slant eyed heathen (John
Chinaman) was one of the best characters, and was well acted out, few
penetrating his disguise.
Cowley County Courant, March 2, 1882.
The mother and sister of Mrs. C. C. Black are
visiting her in this city. Many of our people are acquainted with Mrs.
Braidwood and Mrs. Allison and will be glad to meet them.
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Cowley County Courant, January 12, 1882.
We are glad to note the starting of a new
enterprise in our city: the Kansas Tannery, owned and managed by E. E. Thorpe,
and situated on South Main Street. Mr. Thorpe has erected a building 25 x 50
feet, and is fitting it out in complete shape for a first-class tannery.
The property, when in running shape, will
represent a capital of about $7,000, and will be provided with first-class
machinery, which is now ordered from Boston, and will be at work in about ten
days.
The following are some of the well known
citizens who fully endorse my proposition and who also agree to take shares in
the corporation.
One
of those listed: C. C. Black.
Winfield Courier, February 23, 1882.
The
Governor’s Visit.
Governor St. John arrived promptly at 11
o’clock Saturday morning on the Santa Fe train and was received with a salute
from Capt. Haight’s St. John battery, and a delegation of citizens with about
thirty carriages, who escorted him through the principal streets of the City.
The sidewalks were lined with dense crowds of enthusiastic people, who
manifested their gratification at his arrival by rounds of cheers. The escort
left him at the residence of Mr. Millington, who was to entertain him during
his stay. In the afternoon the Governor conversed pleasantly with such friends
as he happened to meet, and was driven about the city to observe the various
improvements which had been made since his last visit. In the evening at 7
o’clock, the St. John battery fired salutes and an informal reception was held
at Mr. Millington’s and notwithstanding the sleet and storm which had set in
and continued, a large number of ladies and gentlemen called to pay their
respects to the governor and the rooms were pleasantly filled with admiring
friends to a reasonably late hour. The storm continued throughout the night and
increased in violence. All day Sunday and during the evening, the wind was
strong from the north and stinging with cold, the sharp hail cut one’s face
like shot, the sand-like snow covered the ground to the depth of several inches,
and it was almost impossible to walk on the streets and sidewalks. As 2 o’clock
approached, the governor thought it impossible that many could get to the ball
and desired to have it announced that the exercises would be adjourned until
evening. Senator Hackney so announced to a few already assembled at the Hall,
but immediately thereafter, Capt. Scott arrived with about sixty energetic
ladies and gentlemen of Arkansas City who had come up on a special train
chartered for that purpose, and who were determined not to miss the treat.
Immediately the citizens came pouring into the hall and the Senator promised
them that the governor should come forthwith and speak to them, and then went
to the governor and escorted him to the Hall, where they found every seat
occupied and many standing, an audience of more than seven hundred.
The exercises opened with Hackney in the
chair, by an appropriate song from the quartette composed of Messrs. Buckman,
Black, Blair, and Snow. Rev. J. E. Platter offered a prayer, another song by
the quartette, and the chairman in a neat little speech introduced the speaker,
who then addressed the enthusiastic and appreciative people for an hour with
one of his grand, telling, and characteristic speeches. Another song by the
quartette, benediction by Rev. F. M. Rains, and the courageous audience
reluctantly retired.
It now became evident that more seats would
be wanted and the managers procured two hundred and fifty more seats and filled
the hall with seats to its full capacity. In the evening nine hundred seats
were early filled with people and a great many were obliged to stand in the
passages. More than a thousand people were present.
Exercises opened by prayer lead by Rev. H. A.
Tucker, and song by the quartette, followed by one of the grandest speeches
ever delivered. The governor held this crowded audience in rapt attention for
about an hour and a half, and we believe they would have listened to him all
night without exhibiting a sign of weariness. Another song by the quartette and
Rev. C. H. Canfield dismissed the audience with a benediction. In this
connection it is due to the gentlemen of the quartette to say that their music
was of the highest order of merit and added greatly to the pleasure of the
performances, for which they have the thanks of the entire audience and the
compliments of the governor.
The events of this day prove beyond cavil,
the affection, the high esteem, and admiration with which the people hold their
governor, and are also a pretty strong indication that prohibition is not
unpopular in this city. We are now convinced that had the weather been good,
thousands of people from the country would have been present and thousands
would have had to return disappointed, unless indeed the speaking had been done
in the open air, for the country is where we find the real enthusiasm for St.
John and the cause of which he is the most prominent exponent.
Winfield Courier, March 2, 1882.
Mrs. Will Allison, of Wellington, with her
mother, Mrs. Thomas Braidwood of Leavenworth, spent two days of last week with
Mrs. Chas. C. Black at the Brettun.
Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.
Mrs. C. C. Black, of Winfield, made a trip to
Wellington last week. Wellingtonian.
Winfield Courier, March 16, 1882.
T. R. Timme traded his fast horse to Charlie
Black for a quarter section of land Saturday.
Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.
Charles C. Black now drives the neatest and
fastest turn-out on the road, he having traded a farm of 160 acres three miles
south of town for T. R. Timme’s horse and buggy. We are ready for a drive most
any time.
Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.
Bert Crapster now regales himself by driving
Black’s fast horse about every afternoon.
Winfield Courier, April 6, 1882.
C. C. Black and family were out driving last
Sunday when the horses became frightened at a flock of sheep, were
unmanageable, and overturned the buggy, throwing its occupants violently to the
ground. Mrs. Black was severely but not seriously injured, but the rest escaped
unhurt.
Winfield Courier, April 6, 1882.
The first annual account and settlement of
the Executor of the Brettun estate is being made before the Probate Court. The
inventories filed are about two yards long. The clerical work on the document
is almost perfect. Mr. D. C. Beach, attorney for the estate, did the work.
Charlie Black left Wednesday morning for Illinois to settle with the Probate
Court there.
Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.
Mr. Chas. C. Black and family, Mrs. Brettun,
and Miss Crapster left on the Santa Fe Tuesday for Hampton, Illinois, where
they will spend the summer.
Winfield Courier, April 6, 1882.
Hon. Charles C. Black and wife, Mrs. Brettun,
his grandmother, and Miss Lou Crapster, his cousin started Tuesday for Hampton,
Illinois, where most of the party will spend the summer. The last named started
suddenly and left her bangs.
Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.
Arthur Bangs thought he would break Charley
Black’s runaway nag of its tricks Monday, so he hitched it on to a buggy and
started around to take in the city. The horse wouldn’t have it that way, and
started to run a little just for fun. Arthur was unable to manage him, and
after letting him run awhile, tried to pull him into a lumber wagon on Main
Street. He succeeded in guiding the horse sufficient to run the buggy wheel
against the wagon, which threw Arthur out of the buggy and into the wagon box
without receiving any serious injury.
The horse then went out east on Ninth avenue
and the last seen of him he was going on east between the mounds, with the buggy
following him very modestly. The same horse ran away with Charley Black Sunday
when his wife and children were in the buggy, and Mrs. Black was considerably
injured.
LATER. The wild animal has been captured and
brought into town by Jim Vance, and the buggy is being carried in in small
pieces.
Winfield Courier, April 6, 1882.
Arthur Bangs is the victim of a runaway.
Tuesday morning he took Charlie Black’s trotter out for a drive. The horse
became frightened and started down the street with Arthur swinging on to the
lines like fun. The buggy struck a wagon wheel on Main street, and the
concussion sent Arthur flying through the air. He landed on his feet in a wagon
bed and the horse went on. The buggy is somewhat wrecked.
Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.
Winfield is becoming famous for run-aways:
that is, horses running away and dashing around town without seemingly caring
where they pull up. Charley Black’s Billy took the two first heats Sunday and
Monday. Last night a team belonging to a farmer took a spin around the block,
and Wednesday a pony, looking iron gray, which did not look strong enough to
pull an empty wagon to which it was hitched, from near Wallis’ store, went up
Main street toward the depot, turned across into Church street, came sailing
down by THE COURANT office like a young cyclone, went through the alley east of
the Ninth Avenue Hotel, turned up the avenue and rolled over, spring wagon and
all, just in front of Burdett’s lunch room. The little thing was gently
gathered up and tied to a post.
Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.
An important real estate transfer was
consummated yesterday, Chas. C. Black selling the old Maris corner building
occupied by J. P. Baden, to A. D. Speed, the consideration being $6,500.00.
Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.
Chas. A. Black, executor, has been authorized
by the Probate Court to compromise a claim with Mary Dillsaver, a creditor of
the estate of S. L. Brettun, deceased.
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.
CIVIL
DOCKET. NINTH DAY.
Chas.
C. Black et al vs. Jno. R. Smith et al.
Chas.
C. Black vs. Wm. H. Richardson et al.
Winfield Courier, May 18, 1882.
Mr. Chas. C. Black returned from Illinois
Saturday. He left Mrs. Black at Leavenworth, but will return soon and take her
to Illinois to spend the summer.
Cowley County Courant, May 25, 1882.
Charles C. Black has been ordered by the
Probate Judge to compromise a claim against W. M. Allison, in favor of the
estate of S. L. Brettun, deceased.
Winfield Courier, May 25, 1882.
Charley Black left for the east Monday
morning.
Winfield Courier, July 13, 1882.
Vale,
Courant.
The Cowley County Courant, Daily and
Weekly, is dead. The Daily died on July 1st after eight months of fitful
existence. The Weekly lingered until last week and died at the age of eight
months and a week. The remains were taken in hand by George Rembaugh and Sam E.
Davis, and from its ashes a “thoroughbred” democratic weekly will be raised up.
It will assume the name of Telegram, and once more the old condition of
things is resumed, and the COURIER and Telegram, as in days of yore,
will represent the principles of the two great political parties. And it is
better for all that this is the case. The interests of the county, the state,
and the nation demand that there be two active, belligerent parties. There is a
good, strong democratic minority in this county, and it needs an organ. Now that
it has one, we hope to see it well supported. Messrs. Rembaugh and Davis are
live, energetic young men and can do the work as well or better than anyone we
know of. Mr. Davis is a life-long democrat, by birth and education, and should
have the full confidence and support of his party. The suspension of the Courant
but illustrates what we have all along known to be a fact—that it is
impossible to bore a three inch hole with a two inch augur. Mr. Allison tried
it and was bruised. Mr. Black got all he wanted and let go. But to Mr.
Steinberger belongs the honor of mashing the old thing all to pieces.
A newspaper is grown, not made. All the money
one wants cannot make a ten-year-old newspaper in six months. To be a success
it must be built up from a solid foundation and its growth nurtured, and
watched and cared for, until it is finally established in the homes and hearts
of the people—a citadel from which only the grossest mismanagement can dislodge
it. So long as its power is for good it will flourish—when for evil its ruin
and downfall are rapid and complete.
The Daily is dead, very dead, and will sleep
sweetly until some venturesome and misguided Gabriel imagines that his mission
is to resurrect it. He will afterwards discover that he is a badly fooled Gabriel.
Winfield Courier, October 12, 1882.
Capt. C. C. Black has returned from his long
sojourn in the land of the suckers, looking handsomer and younger than ever. We
hope he has got his business fixed up so he can stay by his grand hotel.
Besides we shall want a new hat before long.
Winfield Courier, October 19, 1882.
The Winfield Sportsman’s club met at the
Brettun House parlors the evening of the 16th and elected their annual
officers: C. C. Black, President; J. N. Harter, Vice President; Jacob Nixon,
Secretary; and J. S. Hunt, Treasurer. Eleven new members enrolled. Second
annual hunt to take place November 2nd, followed by a supper at the Brettun, at
the expense of the losing side.
Winfield Courier, November 9, 1882.
Sporting News. The Grand Annual hunt of the
Winfield Sportsmen’s Club took place last Thursday. The club met at the Brettun
House Monday evening and elected J. N. Harter and Fred Whitney captains. Each
hunter, with the advice of his captain, selected his route, and most of them
went out to the field the evening before. The following is the score.
J. N. Harter, Capt., 2,700; Jas. Vance,
1,400; Frank Clark, 1,140; Frank Manny, 200; Jacob Nixon, 1,780; Ezra Meech,
620; Sol Burkhalter, 610; Dr. Davis, 310; C. Trump, 150; Ed. P. Greer, 160; E.
C. Stewart, 120; G. L. Rinker, 360. TOTAL: 9,550.
Fred Whitney, Capt., 110; G. W. Prater, 290;
J. S. Hunt, 1,130; C. C. Black, 1,070; Jas. McLain, 1,000; A. S. Davis, 100; H.
Saunders, 130; Q. A. Glass, 240; A. D. Speed, 240; Dr. Emerson, 190; J. S.
Mann, 100; J. B. Lynn, 000. TOTAL: 4,660.
The gold medal was won by Mr. Harter. The tin
medal will be won by J. B. Lynn. On next Wednesday evening the nimrods will
banquet at the Brettun, at the expense of the losing side. The score made by
Mr. Harter has never been equaled in this county.
Winfield Courier, November 16, 1882.
Democratic
Enthusiasm.
Last Saturday was set apart by the Democracy
of Winfield for a grand love-feast. For twenty-five years they had been
occupying a “cave of gloom,” cut off, politically speaking, from the good
things of this world, and were in excellent shape to rejoice over a streak of
sunshine, even if they couldn’t tell where it came from. So Saturday morning
cannons were fired, bands were hired, and the decks cleared for action. The clerk
of the weather did not seem to partake of their enthusiasm and gave them a
cold, raw day. No exercises were held during the day, but in the evening
several hundred gathered at the Opera House, when, after some excellent music
by the Dexter and Courier Bands, the speaking began. The chairman, Mr. Chas. C.
Black, after a neat little speech congratulating Democrats on their victory,
introduced as the first orator, O. M. Seward, an alleged Republican. In respect
to Mr. Seward, we pass over his remarks. They were disgusting alike to
Republicans and Democrats and decidedly out of place in a ratification meeting.
The audience seemed to realize the pitiful position in which he had placed
himself and sat through his desultory and rambling address in painful silence.
Its brevity only was commendable.
The chairman then introduced Hon. J. Wade
McDonald. His speech was well-timed, clear, and concise, and delivered with
that purity of diction and elegance of rhetoric which he alone can command. He
followed the history of his party from its inception to the present time, told
in vivid language of the glories it had achieved, and drew a bright and
attractive picture of what it would do in the future. He made many bright,
telling points and was applauded to the echo. After paying a glowing tribute to
the church and the good it had accomplished for the world, he went for the
ministers and church members for their participation in the prohibition
agitation, in a lively manner, charging them with “sinking below a common level
by going arm in arm with the ward politician and political shyster who was
betting his money on the results for whose success they were praying.” His
position on this question was illogical. It is the duty of the minister of the
gospel and christians generally, to work for any cause that tends to ameliorate
the condition of mankind and raise them to a better and happier sphere, whether
it be in the pulpit, at the prayer meeting, in the highways, by-ways, or in
politics; and the only way to prove that they were out of place in working for
the success of prohibition, is to show that it was morally and socially wrong.
In this Judge McDonald was arguing against his own convictions, for he is
himself a prohibitionist, and believes it is right. Judge Tipton made quite a
lengthy talk after which the meeting adjourned. Altogether it was a cold,
unfeeling sort of a ratification, without enthusiasm or spirit, and was a
severe disappointment to the more exuberant Democrats.
Winfield Courier, December 7, 1882.
Charlie Harter has purchased C. C. Black’s
interest in the Brettun House and is now the sole landlord of that excellent
institution.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.
Chas. C. Black will report the House
proceedings at the present Legislature to the K. C. Journal. The reports
will be first-class, if we judge Mr. Black by his newspaper experience.
Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.
Chas. C. Black came down from Topeka Tuesday,
being telegraphed for on account of the sickness of his children, who have the
measles and are very sick.
Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.
Charles C. Black was down from Topeka this
week and while here made an arrangement with Rembaugh by which Charlie takes a
hand again in conducting and editing the Telegram. This places that
paper on a substantial foundation and will make it one of the leading
Democratic papers of the state.
Winfield Courier, February 8, 1883.
DESIRES
RELIEF!
Mr. Seaton offered a bill for the relief of
Frank Manny, the Winfield brewer, whose name and fame have become national
through the lectures of St. John, who held Frank up to the world’s gaze as a
bright illustration of the success of prohibition, as having converted his
brewery into a conservatory and turned his attention from the brewing of tonics
Teutonic to floriculture. Frank has a large collection of plants and flowers
and a large, pleasant, cool and shady garden, on the banks of a little creek,
but he says his $25,000 brewery is no good for raising flowers, and he asks
reimbursement from the state in the sum of $15,000 for losses suffered by
reason of the prohibition law. C. C. Black.
[KANSAS PRESS ASSOCIATION MEETING AT
WINFIELD.]
Winfield, Courier, April 19, 1883.
Program
of the Kansas Press Association at Winfield, May 9th and 10th.
1. Wednesday, May 9th, 11:30 a.m. Meeting at
Santa Fe depot with band and carriages. Guests carried to the places assigned
to them.
2. 2 o’clock p.m. Meeting at the Opera House.
Song by the Arion Quartette. Address of welcome by M. G. Troup. Response.
Business of the Association.
3. 8 p.m. Ball at the Opera House.
4. Thursday 9 a.m. Excursion in carriages to
parks, quarries, factories, and other places of supposed interest in and about
Winfield.
5. 2 o’clock. Meeting at Opera House. Song.
Business of the Association.
6. 8 o’clock p.m. Meeting at the Opera House.
Song. Business of the Association. Addresses, toasts, etc.
COMMITTEES.
Reception: Mayor, Geo. Emerson; Ex-Mayor, M.
G. Troup; C. C. Black; Ed. P. Greer; Geo. Rembaugh; D. A. Millington.
Entertainment: J. P. Short, C. E. Fuller, S.
L. Gilbert, R. C. Story, W. C. Robinson.
Excursion: H. E. Asp, P. H. Albright, J. B.
Lynn, A. T. Spotswood.
MUSIC:
G. H. BUCKMAN. BALL: D. L.
KRETSINGER.
Winfield Courier, April 19, 1883.
Gun
Club Shoot.
The Winfield Gun Club had their weekly glass
ball shoot Tuesday. After the shooting a business meeting was held at which
Chas. C. Black was elected Captain and Ed. P. Greer Secretary. A communication
from the Arkansas City Club was considered and an invitation extended to that
club to participate in a match shoot on next Tuesday as the guests of the
Winfield Club. The following is Tuesday’s score.
[DO
NOT UNDERSTAND THEIR METHOD OF SCORING....SKIPPED!]
NAMES
OF MEMBERS MENTIONED:
Manny,
Harter, McLain, Whiting, Black, Lockwood, Greer, Clark.
Excerpts...
Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.
Council
Proceedings.
COUNCIL
CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, APRIL 16, 1883.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup
in the chair. Roll called. Present: Councilmen Read, Wilson, McMullen, and
Gary. Minutes of the last regular meeting and of the meeting held April 6, to
canvass the votes of the late city election were read and approved. Mayor
Troup, Councilman Gary, of the first ward, and Councilman Read, of the second
ward, whose terms of office had expired, then vacated their seats, and Geo.
Emerson, Jno. A. McGuire, and D. L. Kretsinger, having filed their oaths of
office with the clerk, took the seats thus vacated, as Mayor, Councilman from
the first ward, and Councilman from the second ward respectively. Roll called.
Present: Mayor Emerson, Councilmen Wilson, McGuire, McMullen, and Kretsinger.
The council then proceeded with the regular order of business.
Messrs. Black & Rembaugh and the Courier
Co. submitted proposition to do the city printing for one year from May 1st as
follows: Council proceedings without charge; other city printing except job
work at rates allowed by law for public printing; job works at lowest schedule
rates. On motion the printing was awarded to Black & Rembaugh for six
months from May 1st, 1883, and to the Courier Co. for six months thereafter,
and the City Attorney was instructed to draw a contract accordingly.
Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.
Charlie Black has quit boarding and moved
into his residence opposite the Telegram office.
Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.
The
Match Shooting.
By invitation, the Arkansas City Gun Club was
present at the weekly meeting of the Winfield Club on Tuesday. The score on ten
balls each was as follows.
ARKANSAS CITY CLUB: TOTAL 45. [PUTTING DOWN TOTALS
ONLY.]
SHOOTERS: Parish, Young, Steadman, Speers,
Shelden, Breene.
WINFIELD CLUB: TOTAL 47.
SHOOTERS: McLain, Vance, Clark, Whiting,
Manny, Black.
Following this was a match with five balls
each, which resulted as follows.
ARKANSAS CITY: TOTAL 18.
PLAYERS: Parish, Young, Steadman, Shelden,
Breene.
WINFIELD: TOTAL 16.
PLAYERS: Vance, McLain, Clark, Black,
Whiting.
Quite a crowd of spectators were present. Mr.
Parish, of the Arkansas City Club, broke every ball in both matches, but two of
them were broken just as they touched the ground and were ruled out by the
referee, as were several balls broken in the same way by the Winfield Club. The
Arkansas City boys were the guests of the Winfield Club during their stay in
the city.
Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.
A
MEAN FABRICATION.
When Senator Ingalls came in last Thursday a
number of citizens drove to the depot and escorted the Senator to the residence
of D. A. Millington, where the distinguished guest alighted and was immediately
hurried into the house by Mr. Millington, leaving the escort to suck their
thumbs or drive home. It would have taken but a few moments and have made the
escort feel more as if they had been to receive somebody, if Mr. Millington had
introduced the party. As it was, they felt a little bit sold. Telegram.
Had there been any point or wit in the above
lie, outside of its meanness, we could account for it, but as it is, we are
surprised at its appearance in the Telegram. Senator Ingalls was invited
here by the ladies of the library association. He was their guest and they made
all the arrangements for his reception, entertainment, introductions,
carriages, escort, etc. Mr. Millington had nothing to do making or executing
the program except that they asked him to ride up with their guest in a
carriage which they had procured, and to entertain him at his house. All this
Mr. Millington did to the best of his ability. Whatever else he did, was
outside of the program. When the procession arrived at Mr. Millington’s house,
Mr. Millington and the senator alighted, and standing on the sidewalk, Mr.
Millington invited the ladies and gentlemen in the carriages strung along the
street behind to alight and come in the house. Mr. Ingalls seconded the
invitation. The ladies and gentlemen declined; would meet the senator later,
and drove away. Then Mr. Millington led the senator into the house. In the
afternoon Mr. Millington went around with the senator and introduced him to our
citizens as far as time and circumstances would permit, among whom was Mr. Black
at the Telegram office, who received him in a pleasant and gentlemanly
manner. Rembaugh was absent at Kansas City. We are in the habit of introducing
our distinguished friends to our esteemed cotemporaries. Cannot say that they
are in the habit of reciprocating.
[EDITORIAL EXCURSION TO MEXICO.]
Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.
THOSE
GOING TO MEXICO.
The following persons have been assigned
berths in sleeping cars on the editorial excursion, which leaves Winfield
Thursday night at 11 p.m., on a special train for Chihuahua, Old Mexico.
Included
in list of those going on excursion: C. C. Black and wife, Winfield Telegram.
Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.
Charles C. Black and wife were carried off in
the editorial cyclone toward “the land of the Montezumas.”
Excerpts...
[EDITORIAL CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.
Notes
of the Arrangements.
The arrangements for receiving and
entertaining the editorial fraternity were made in due season and were ample
and complete as far as human foresight could make them; notwithstanding the
work of preparation fell on a few and largely on us. C. C. Black of the Telegram
was absent during the time the matter was worked and did not get back in
time to share in the large amount of work of receiving and assigning the guests
and providing for their pleasure and amusement. Geo. Rembaugh was left alone
with all the work of getting up the Telegram on his shoulders, but he
did it up well and got time to do much work on the preparation and
entertainment.
The great hit of the occasion was the song by
the Arion Quartette, which we print in another place. This quartette consisted
of E. F. Blair, G. I. Buckman, C. C. Black, and J. E. Snow. The song was
composed by E. F. Blair. Their performance “brought down the house,” and they
were twice so loudly and so long and persistently cheered and encored that they
were compelled to come out again with a song. Then there was a great demand
among the editors for a copy. It was with great difficulty that we induced
Blair to give us a copy to be printed, he saying that “there was nothing to it
but a little local trash which would be flat the moment that the occasion was
past.” We printed and distributed 100 copies to the editors. A large number of
the editorial party did not hear it and others wanted to hear it again, so we
got up an informal social in the evening at the hall and there was a large
crowd present when the Quartette was called out again, sang the song, and the
plaudits and encores were greater than before. After singing two other songs,
they retired. Mr. Buckman was the committee on music, and it must be said that
he and his associates did themselves proud.
There were about twenty livery teams going
during the afternoon of Thursday, carrying editors and their ladies about town and
vicinity, besides many private teams.
Charles C. Black and wife and Ed. P. Greer
are representing Winfield on the editorial excursion to Chihuahua. Rembaugh and
ourself have no hair to spare to the Apaches, but Ed. and Charley being boys
will, like Charley McComas, be tenderly cared for by Chief Chato.
Geo. Rembaugh is doing up the Telegram in
good style. He is one of the really good newspaper men of the state. We think
his paper the best got up Democratic Weekly in Kansas.
The excursion train started from here at 11
o’clock Thursday evening with about 160 on board. We hope they will have a good
time.
Notes
of the Convention.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Black entertained W.
M. Allison and Mrs. Allison of the Wellingtonian.
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.
Contributed
by C. C. Black: $20.00.
Excerpts...
Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.
WHAT
THE EDITORS SAY OF US.
Noble
Prentis in Atchison Champion.
LAS
VEGAS, May 12, 1883.
The number of all sorts of anniversaries is
working up along toward twenty. The session of the Kansas Editorial
Association, just held at Winfield, was the eighteenth. The association, like
many of its members, is getting old.
The Arion Quartette, four young fellows of
Winfield, who have been singing together for their own amusement and that of
the Winfield public, for years, started the ball with a song, written for the
occasion, which was hailed with an encore, it was so full of fun and spirit;
and it wound up with:
“For corn, wheat, and babies, and sheep and
cattle,
“Poor, thirsty, droughty Kansas leads the
world.
Among the Arions was Charley Black, and right
here is a good place to speak of the Winfield editors and their kindness to the
brethren and sisters. They did not go around with rosettes on them as big as
buckwheat cakes, doing nothing in particular, but were always to be found
wherever there was opportunity to do a visitor a favor. Mr. Millington, as
patriarch of the Winfield editors, set the example of unwearied kindness. He
made a caravansary of his own house, in which hospitable endeavor he was aided
and abetted by his wife and daughters; and never rested until he had not only
welcomed the coming but speeded the parting guest. Charley Black worked,
preached, sung, and would, doubtless, have prayed with the visitors had he been
called on. The visiting newspaper folks were also placed under infinite
obligations to Mr. Ed. Greer, of the COURIER, for favors. Mr. Greer is a native
Kansan, born in Doniphan County, his father being one of the earliest
Superintendents of Public Instruction, serving, I believe, even before the
admission of the State. To the list should also be added the name of Mr.
Rembaugh, of the Telegram.
Excerpts...
Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.
J.
F. Drake to Emporia Republican.
WINFIELD, May 10. The State Editorial
Association, now in session in this place, and whose deliberations are noted in
another place, could not have chosen a better place for its meeting. Right
royally are we welcomed and right royally are we being entertained. To be sure,
there is more or less of a hitch in things, caused by the trains being away off
time. For instance, the entertainment last evening had to wait till midnight
for its music, but it was good when it appeared.
The COURIER and Telegram are among the
leading weeklies of the state, the former being under the management of D. A.
Millington and Ed. P. Greer, with probably as large a circulation as any county
paper in the state. The latter is now run by Messrs. Black and Rembaugh.
Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.
C. C. Black and lady arrived home from the
Mexico excursion Sunday evening. They came down to Mulvane to stay overnight,
but unexpectedly found Conductor Miller there with his train and came down with
him.
Excerpts...
[FAIR.]
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.
CHARTER.
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.”
[C. C. Black, Winfield, was one of the
seventeen directors or trustees of the corporation for the first year.]
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.
In testimony whereof, we have hereunto
subscribed our names, this 3rd day of May,
A. D., 1883.
(Signed) A. T. Spotswood, W. S. Mendenhall,
J. B. Schofield, A. H. Doane, Charles C. Black, Ed. B. Greer, D. L. Kretsinger,
Wm. J. Hodges, S. C. Smith.
Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.
Emporia News: “. . . We had visited this city some twelve
years ago when there were only a few houses, and the principal store was in a
log building. . . . The residences of Read, McMullen, Robinson, Platter,
Fuller, Rigby, and others would be a credit to a town fifty years old. . . .
Below the city a company of wealthy men have
purchased a large tract of land for a park. It lies along the Walnut River bank
and is most appropriately called “Riverside Park.” Little has been done in the
way of art but nature has provided one of the handsomest groves we have seen in
Kansas, and at no distant day “Riverside” will be the pride of Winfield. The
famous Winfield white stone has done much for the town. . . . This stone is put
into sidewalks at seven cents per square foot, and the city is consequently the
best side-walked town in the state. Mr. C. C. Black has a fine building of this
material for his Telegram office, one of the best fitted printing
offices in Southern Kansas.”
[FOURTH OF JULY.]
Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.
WE
WILL CELEBRATE.
An
Enthusiastic Meeting and Gratifying Results.
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: J. W. 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.
O’Hara.
Music: Crippen, Buckman, Snow.
Military Display: Capt. Haight, Dr. Wells,
Col. Whiting.
Speakers: Rembaugh, Millington, Hackney.
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet at
call of president, or chairman of committees.
J.
S. HUNT, President.
O. M. SEWARD, Secretary.
[CORRESPONDENTS.]
Winfield Courier, June 21, 1883.
COMMUNICATED.
In the last issue of the Telegram, I
find the following choice piece of literature, presumably from the pen of that
veteran prohibitionist, Hon. (?) C. C. Black, who, while the question of
prohibition was before the people for adoption two years ago, championed the
measure in the Daily Telegram, and upon the stump as well. Hear him now.
“A business man of this city suggested to us
last week the feasibility of Macadamizing Main and other cross streets where
the bulk of travel flowed, and thought it would be a good plan to agitate the
subject through the columns of the Telegram. We are perfectly willing to
agitate the subject. That it would be a great advantage to us and a big
advertisement, there can be no doubt. It could be accomplished much cheaper
here than elsewhere on account of our abundance of rock. But the cost, how
could we meet it? If we had licensed saloons, we could perform this work. But
we haven’t. We have free whiskey and free beer, thanks to the prohibitionists,
and the city gets nothing, except the privilege, as tax-paying citizens, of
going down into their pockets and helping to pay immense bills of cost incurred
against the county in whiskey trials which never end in conviction. Yes, let us
macadamize Main street, then marshal together the non-progressive, fanatical,
whole-hog-or-none element and start them to some other clime.”
Then, his anathemas against the license
system were hurled from the rostrum and through his little daily with all the
force of his mighty intellect (?), and properly too. He then charged that every
dollar paid by the saloon keeper for his license was that much money wrung from
the worse than widowed wives and worse than orphaned children; that it
represented the tears, the sighs, and the groans of unfortunate humanity—the
victims of the liquor traffic. How eloquently he then sought the pulpit of our
churches in which to belabor his opponent, who doubted the propriety of
incorporating into our Constitution a measure which would tie the hands of our
legislators and take from them the power to regulate the sale of liquor by law.
How he appealed then to our farmers to stand solid against a system which paid
the taxes for rich bankers and merciless shylocks, and forced our farmers to
bear the burdens of the prosecutions the result of the liquor traffic. Oh! How
eloquently (?) he appealed to our wives and mothers to use their influence with
us, so that we should vote for prohibition, and thus close up the saloons of
Winfield, which furnished a loafing place to their husbands and sons when in
town; where they became the associates of the lewd, the vile, and base men who
found shelter in such places. Ah! The writer remembers only too well the
arguments then used by the editor of that paper in order to secure votes for
prohibition. Then, with him, it was anything so we divorced ourselves from the
accursed system in vogue, the license system. The arguments then used were
sound, and the people voted as he then talked. It is true that this editor was
then a candidate for the State Senate in this county. It is also true that his
opponent was what he called and what he denounced as a whiskeyite. And yet the
people trusted the pledges of his opponent, who claimed to have some regard for
his official oath, rather than trust the professions of this editor. And the
result has justified their action.
While his opponent has stood like a solid
wall favorable to the enforcement of the Constitution of the people, this
editor, true to his nature, has returned to his wallow and vomit and regales
his readers with such nauseating hogwash as the above.
He, probably more than any other man in
Cowley County, is responsible for the present condition of things; because,
that paper being the mouth-piece of Democracy, by its tone and management then,
moulded Democratic public opinion favorable to prohibition, and it was carried
by an immense majority in this county. But political convictions rest lightly
on Democratic shoulders in this county. The most of them are renegades and
traitors from the Republican party, driven out as a rule because they were
unfit to be trusted with office or power, and because they will stay with no
party unless the hope of office is held out to them. Hence, when this editor found that prohibition mouthings would
not secure Republican votes; when this editor found that Balaam’s ass could not
be covered up with the prohibition squawk so as to catch Republican votes, than
Balaam’s ass simply went back where he belonged, and set up the revolt against
prohibition, hoping thereby to strengthen his party by drawing from the
Republicans all those men who would rather every man in Cowley County went to
Hell so long as they escaped the burdens of city government.
Two years ago it will be remembered that this
Democratic sheet, whose editor was then soliciting votes, told the people that
the license system was a fraud upon them; that the city licensed saloons and
received the money with which to pay its municipal expenses, and that thereby
our banks, merchants, and money sharks, who habitually violated God’s law by
grinding the faces of the poor, escaped taxation. He also told us that 89
percent of all crime was chargeable to the license system, and that the cities
received all the fees therefor, while the whole people of the county had to pay
the expenses made by such cities in thus licensing that which produced the
crime and expense.
Was he honest then in his professions, or was
he after votes? Is he honest now, or is he after votes? The impartial observer
will be inclined to think he was after votes then, and that he is after them
now; then for himself, and now for his party. But it will be a cold day, I
think, before this acrobatic philosopher will be able to induce the farmers of
this county to lend him their aid to take city taxation from the shoulders of
men who are able and ought to bear their own burdens, and place it on their
own.
Such twaddle will catch the average Democrat,
but Republicans cannot be caught with that kind of political fodder. He who
denounces prohibition, advocates licensed saloons thereby; he who advocates
saloon license, wants advantages for the taxpayers of the city not enjoyed by
the farmers and people of the country. License means all of the costs of the
liquor traffic to the whole people of the county, with the revenue derived
therefrom for the benefit of the people of the cities.
And the people of the country now sing:
“Once I was blind but, thank God, now I see,
And such specious sophistries can never more
deceive me.”
“BANSHEE.”
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, July 4, 1883.
WINFIELD
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
23.
Telegram office.
40.
C. C. Black’s residence.
[WINFIELD GUN CLUB.]
Winfield Courier, July 5, 1883.
The weekly tournament of the Winfield Gun
Club came off Thursday afternoon on the old fair grounds. The shooting was not
so good as usual. The following is the score:
Jas. McLain 1-14; W. J. McLain, 1-12; J. N.
Harter, 0-14; Frank Manny, 1-10; C. C. Black, 1-13; Ed. P. Greer, 1-10; C. E.
Steuven, 1-10; Frank Lockwood, 1-9; T. H. Soward, 1-9.
[JULY 4TH.]
Winfield Courier, July 12, 1883.
The
Fourth.
The one hundred and seventh anniversary of
the Nation’s independence was celebrated in grand style last Wednesday. The
people commenced gathering before sunrise, and from that time on until eleven
o’clock every road leading into Winfield was crowded with teams, pedestrians,
and horsemen.
At ten o’clock the procession was formed on
Main Street by W. J. Hodges, Chief Marshal, and marched to Riverside Park,
headed by the Courier Band.
Arriving at the Park the band discoursed
several patriotic tunes, after which the address was delivered by Dr. T. B.
Taylor. After the speech came dinner and after dinner the various games, races, etc.
The sack race was won by J. W. Bradley and
the tub race by D. Quier. A twelve-year-old boy succeeded, after several
attempts, in getting the five dollar gold piece on the top of a greased pole.
In the glass ball shoot the high honors were divided between Jas. McLain and
Charlie Black.
The races were the most interesting feature.
In the mixed trotting and pacing race, there were six entries. The race was won
by Ed. Reed’s “Blanche Belle,” in 3:09 and 3:05; P. T. Walton’s “Mollie,”
second; S. W. Phoenix’ “Lilac,” third; Sol. Burkhalter’s “Jumbo,” fourth;
Dorley’s “Dan,” fifth; Rez Stephens’ “Tinker,” sixth.
In the running race one of the riders was
thrown, but the race was repeated in the evening. A sham battle took place
after the races, and in the evening a flambeaux procession with Roman candles
wound up the festivities in a brilliant manner.
It is estimated that ten thousand people were
in attendance, which estimation is placed below rather than above. In fact, the
“woods were full of ’em.”
The sickness of Col. Whiting interfered
somewhat with the regular course he had mapped out, but everything went off
smoothly. Capt. S. C. Smith, R. E. Wallis, Geo. H. Buckman, Chas. C. Black, and
J. P. Baden did faithful work in the formation and carrying out of the program.
Especially was this the case with Charlie Black, in whose hands the amusement
business was placed.
Perhaps the highest praise is due to the
Courier Cornet Band. They were out by seven o’clock and until ten o’clock at
night were continually in the harness, adding pleasure and entertainment to the
vast crowd. The music was splendid and was highly appreciated by citizens from
all parts of the county. We heard dozens of persons express surprise at the
fact that Winfield could support such a band. The boys covered themselves all
over with glory, and the doubters who howl that Winfield can’t support a good
band are heard no more.
Winfield Courier, July 12, 1883.
The
Creamery.
J. P. Baden has obtained a majority of the
stock in the Creamery, and with C. C. Black and a few others, will pay off the
debt and put the institution in the best condition for business at once. Baden
will run the machine and his well known energy and business ability will insure
its future success without any further trouble. He will pay for cream the price
that farmers would get for their butter even if first rate and in good
condition, and thus farmers can save the churning and the trouble and expense
of working ice, etc. The Creamery will have facilities for always making the
best butter and keeping it in the best condition in any weather. Baden has made
arrangements by which he will send it to New York by the car load packed in ice
at a cost of a cent and a half per pound, instead of four and five cents as
formerly, and he will be able to pay much higher prices than in former years
and yet make fair profits on the business. We do not doubt that the farmers
will avail themselves generally of these superior facilities and furnish Baden
with cream until he “can’t rest.” J. P. is one of the best men for this county
that any county ever had. The tremendous amount of butter, eggs, chickens,
turkeys, fruits, and vegetables of all kinds which he makes a market for is of
unestimated value to this community.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 18, 1883.
C. C. Black, the genial Telegram man,
was in our city Friday last.
Winfield Courier, July 19, 1883.
Charlie Black is getting to be the big glass
ball shot of the county. He rarely misses.
Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.
Charlie Black returned Sunday from a week’s
hunting tour in the Territory. The trip and outdoor exercise has improved his
appearance, and now with a stone in each pocket, he tips the beam at a hundred.
Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.
Charlie Black, Cal Ferguson, and Ewing, a
Columbus buggy company man, left Sunday for a week’s hunting trip in the
Territory.
Winfield Courier, August 23, 1883.
Charlie Black’s baby boy fell from a second
story window Wednesday and received a bad bump. The little one is now
recovering much to the relief of the parents, who feared internal injuries.
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[FAIR.]
Winfield Courier, October 4, 1883.
The south main exhibition building was
devoted to the ladies department supplemented by a grand organ and sewing
machine show. The fancy work under Mrs. D. L. Kretsinger, was a varied display
of taste and industry such as we have never seen before in one collection.
There were articles of every imaginable name, and Mrs. Kretsinger hid amid a
wilderness of lace and embroideries, had her hands more than full. The fine
arts under Miss Kate Millington attracted much attention. The beautiful
collections of paintings of Mrs. Geo. W. Miller and Mrs. C. C. Black were
greatly admired.
SADDLE
HORSES.
J.
O. Taylor, Walnut, 1st premium; C. C. Black, second.
CLASS
L. FINE ARTS.
Fancy painting in oil or water colors, Mrs.
C. C. Black, city, first premium; Mrs. G. W. Miller, city, 2nd.
Painting on silk or wool, Mrs. C. C. Black,
city, 1st premium; Mrs. Garlick, city, 2nd.
CLASS
M. FANCY WORK.
Best Specimen silk embroidery, Mrs. C. C.
Black, 1st premium; Mrs. A. H. Jennings, Jr., 2nd.
Hand painted toilet bottles, Mrs. C. C.
Black, city, 1st premium; Mrs. G. W. Miller, city, 2nd.
CLASS
P. PRESERVES.
PICKLES.
Best sour pickled cucumbers, Mrs. N. S.
Perry, Vernon, 1st premium; Mrs. C. C. Black, city, 2nd.
Best pickled piccalilli, Mrs. N. S. Perry,
Vernon, 1st premium; Mrs. C. C. Black, city, 2nd.
Best catsup, tomato, Mrs. C. C. Black, city,
1st premium.
Best display in this class, Mrs. O. L.
Armstrong, city, 1st premium; Mrs. C. C. Black, city, 2nd.
CLASS
S. MECHANIC ARTS.
Best printed newspaper Kansas work, Black
& Rembaugh, city, 1st premium.
Winfield Courier, October 11, 1883.
Peas! Peas!! Peas!!! Official count of Peas.
A Jar Contains the Peas. Guess how many there are. Bryan & Lynn have the
jar. BRYAN & LYNN, GROCERS, NORTH MAIN STREET. Have something new to offer.
They have a glass jar that contains thousands, yet “there are millions in
it”—peas they mean. Go and see it and make a guess how many there are.
Each one buying one dollar’s worth of goods,
or more, and paying cash therefor, will be entitled to a guess. The one coming
nearest to the number will be presented with a handsome bed-room set. The jar
and set now on exhibition at their place of business, North Main Street,
Winfield, Kansas. Official count to take place November 29th, 1883, at 7 P. M.
Committee
to make count: C. C. BLACK, E. P.
GREER, W. A. TIPTON.
Winfield Courier, October 18, 1883.
Mr. Chas. C. Black of the Telegram left
last week for a business visit to Illinois. He expects to be absent two weeks.
Winfield Courier, October 25, 1883.
A small fire occurred at Charlie Black’s
residence Wednesday morning. The family were away and conductor Lockwood was
sleeping in the house. He came in after leaving the train and built a fire in
the parlor stove before retiring. The fire got too hot and set the wall ablaze.
The siding had to be torn off and about $25 worth of damage done in putting it
out.
[ANNUAL HUNT: WINFIELD SPORTSMANS CLUB.]
Winfield Courier, November 8, 1883.
Annual
Hunt.
The grand annual hunt of the Winfield
sportsmans club came off last Thursday. The captains were Jas. H. Vance and
Jas. McLain. There were twelve hunters on each side, but several could not go,
leaving ten on Capt. Vance’s side and only eight on Capt. McLain’s. The count
was as follows:
Jas. Vance, Captain: 1,520
Frank Clark: 1,910
J. S. Hunt: 1,835
Kyle McClung: 1,130
J. Cochran: 1,855
W. P. Beaumont: 1,010
Frank Lockwood: 370
A. T. Spotswood: 205
A. S. Davis: 1,125
TOTAL FOR VANCE TEAM: 10,970
Jas. McClain, Captain: 1,230
J. N. Harter: 1,120
C. C. Black: 715
G. W. Prater: 970
Fred Whiting: 1,245
Ezra Meech: 3,420
Judge E. S. Torrance: 865
Wilson Foster: 1,380
TOTAL McCLAIN TEAM: 10,945
Capt. Vance’s side having made 25 points the
most was declared the victor.
The annual Banquet and presentation of the medals
was held at the Brettun Saturday evening. It was an elegant affair and one of
the most enjoyable of the season. In a neat and appropriate speech, Mr. C. C.
Black presented the gold medal, awarded for the highest score, to Mr. Ezra
Meech, who responded to the toast “How did you catch ’em?” with a full
description of his days report and the methods he so successfully employed in
bagging the festive little “cotton tail.” Next came the presentation of the tin
medal, by M. G. Troup, which was done in that gentleman’s happiest vein. The
recipient, A. T. Spotswood, responded in a short speech. After other toasts the
company adjourned for business at which it was decided to hunt again with the
same sides, on November 22nd. This is the third annual hunt of the club, and
has been more successful than its predecessors.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1883.
The Telegram some time ago published
an article to the effect that the east and west road had increased their
charges for freight, whereupon the Topeka Commonwealth took it upon
itself to defend the railroad company by denying such a raise. In last week’s Telegram,
however, Brother Black produces letters and statements that will be hard to
set aside by those interested on the side of the railway corporation. The Telegram
has rather the best of the argument, and is making it warm for the K. C. L.
& S. K. This complaint has grown pretty general all over the state, and
something will have to be done in favor of the people.
Winfield Courier, November 22, 1883.
Catholic
Fair.
The Catholic Fair to be held November 27, 28,
and 29 promises to be a grand success. Several articles of use, ornament, and
value to be disposed of during the three days. Some of the articles are for
raffle and some are to be voted to prominent citizens of Winfield. Among the
many things to be disposed of is a pair of Piebald ponies which will be raffled
off at $2 a chance, or number. A lady’s fine gold watch worth $150, beautifully
and richly set with rubies, in fact the finest lady’s watch ever brought to
Winfield by Hudson Bros., the part donors thereof. The watch is to be voted for
the contestants or candidates, being A. E. Baird’s charming little daughter,
and D. R. Green’s charming Lucy. A $40 gold headed cane is to be voted to the
gentleman of Winfield receiving the most votes. The candidates as far as
ascertained are A. T. Spotswood, D. L. Kretsinger, J. B. Lynn, Jim Hill, Cal.
Ferguson, Charlie Harter, and Charlie Black, gentlemen well known to the people
of Winfield and county; and also a neat and handsome office chair is to be
voted for, the contestants being Fred C. Hunt and Will T. Madden; and a pair of
lady’s gold bracelets to Jessie Smedley or Dora McRorey, whichever receives the
most votes; also a fine wax doll to be voted to Mr. Hendrick’s little daughter
or Mable Siverd. A handsome gold ring donated by our genial jeweler, Mr.
Ramsey, will be baked in a handsome cake, and disposed of at 10 cents a piece,
one of which pieces will contain the ring. Some of the articles for raffle are
a handsome rug donated by J. B. Lynn, a handsome easy chair donated by Frank
Berkey, a fine silver castor donated by our young jeweler, Bobby Hudson, and
many other articles of ornament and use too numerous to mention, donated by Jim
Hill, Mr. Arment, and other parties whose names will be mentioned hereafter.
The Thanksgiving dinner spoken of will be the finest ever served in Winfield,
and it is to be hoped that all will avail themselves of a delicious meal. The
Fair will close by a grand ball on Thanksgiving evening, giving the young folks
a chance to enjoy the day wisely set apart by our President for amusement and
social recreation.
Winfield Courier, November 29, 1883.
BRYAN & LYNN, GROCERS, NORTH MAIN STREET,
Have something new to offer. They have a glass jar that contains thousands, yes
“there are millions in it”—peas they mean. Go and see it and make a guess how
many there are.
Each one buying one dollar’s worth of goods,
or more, and paying cash therefore, will be entitled to a guess. The one coming
nearest to the number will be presented with a handsome bed-room set. The jar
and set now on exhibition at their place of business, North Main street,
Winfield, Kansas.
Official count to take place Nov. 29th, 1883,
at 7 P.M.
Committee to make count: C. C. BLACK, E. P.
GREER, W. A. TIPTON.
Winfield Courier, December 6, 1883.
OFFICIAL
COUNT -OF- BRYAN & LYNN’S PEAS!
Number of peas in jar 13,242. Prize awarded
to Mr. John Shields, of New Salem, his guess being 13,247.
Ten next nearest guesses are:
Mrs. Cal Ferguson: 13,275
J. R. Taylor: 13,283
Sam Slate: 13,331
F. M. Freeland: 13,333
J. F. Miller: 13,333
Mrs. Van Way: 13,333
D. L. Kretsinger: 13,333
W. M. Palmer: 13,160
C. W. Saunders: 13,400
J. A. Patterson: 13,407
Total number guesses: 901. Highest guess: 5,000,000.
Lowest guess: 700.
We, the undersigned, certify that we have
counted the contents of the glass jar in Bryan & Lynn’s window, personally
and carefully, and find the number of peas to be 13,242.
C. C. BLACK, E. P. GREER, W. A. TIPTON.
Winfield Courier, December 20, 1883.
A social party were entertained at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Buckman on Tuesday evening. The guests
present were:
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rembaugh, Mr. and Mrs. M.
L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Pryor, Mr. and Mrs.
C. C. Black, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Doane, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Spotswood, Mr. and
Mrs. C. F. Bahntge, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown, Mr. and
Mrs. D. A. Millington, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Soward, Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Asp, Mr.
and Mrs. J. L. Horning, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Troup; Mrs. Schofield, Mrs. G. H.
Allen; Misses Josie Bard, Jennie B. Hane, Nettie R. McCoy, Margie Wallis, Sadie
French, Jessie Millington; Messrs. M. O’Meara, R. B. Rodolf, Louis B. Zenor, E.
H. Nixon, W. H. Smith, H. Bahntge, L. H. Webb. The affair was delightful in
every way, and the guests were profuse in their thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Buckman
for their many and pleasant attentions which secured them so much enjoyment.
Winfield Courier, January 10, 1884. Editorial.
THE
NARROW GAUGE.
Maj. Hanson and Col. Doniphan were in town
Saturday on the narrow gauge business and flattered us by calling on us to
argue us into abandoning our position on the conditions which should be
included in the proposition to make it worthy of support. They are able men,
but even abler men have called us the past week on the same errand and in every
instance we thought we came nearer to convincing the missionary than he us.
Probably the best way to convince us is the
course that Mart Robinson has taken for the last three weeks, that is to rent a
few columns in the Telegram and fill them with not very flattering
eulogisms on the editor of the COURIER, attributing to him many awful things.
Feeling as Clark did that it was better to be abused than not to be noticed at
all, we have found nothing which we cared to reply to, and we are much obliged
to him for spending so much of his valuable time both in writing and talking to
everybody he meets in advertising us and soliciting his supposed friends to sit
down on us. When he really gets down to business and says something worth
noticing, we may unbend and give him another racket, but not now, for we have
more important matters in hand. We will merely remark in reply to his statement
to the effect that we were waiting to be subsidized, to be bought up, before
supporting the narrow gauge proposition that he is one of the men who knew from
certain experience in that direction that it is, sometimes, at least impossible
to buy us up. We do not apprehend that the great numbers of our friends who
think about as we do of the present proposition will fear that we are going to
sell out and abandon them. They will not be disappointed who expect us to
adhere substantially to the position we have taken and stay with them.
THE
MEETING.
Well, a narrow gauge railroad meeting was
held at the Brettun House, Saturday morning, and quite a crowd of Winfield men
attended. To spike our gun, we suppose, we were chosen chairman, and C. C.
Black was made secretary. Maj. Hanson and Col. Doniphan made excellent speeches
showing advantages of narrow gauges and this projected one in particular. M. G.
Troup made a bright short speech, the only point of which was that we were
captions, but M. L. Robinson was the orator of the day and occupied most of the
time. The chairman’s views being asked for, he asked the reading of the
petition to be circulated or in circulation and then pointed out a great many
amendments that should be made to render it worthy of the support of the voters
of this county. The parties objected to making any of the changes asked for,
stated that they intended and expected to do many of the things asked for, but
objected to putting their part of the contract in writing by the side of the
part of the county.
The meeting passed the following resolution
offered by M. L. Robinson and then adjourned.
Resolved, That, whereas the great needs of Cowley County and Southern Kansas are
coal, lumber, wood, posts, lower rates for transportation, and new markets, and
believing that the early building of a railroad connecting the systems of a
narrow gauge railroad of the south and east with those of Colorado, Utah, and
the west, would be of incalculable benefit to this whole country and to Cowley
County in particular putting us at an early day on a through line across the
continent. It is therefore the sense of this meeting that it would be for the
best interest of Cowley County to aid such an enterprise by voting aid thereto
in the sum of one hundred thousand dollars under the laws of the state: one
half of said aid to be delivered to said enterprise when the railroad is
completed and cars running thereon to Winfield, and balance of such aid to be
delivered when the line is completed and the cars running across the county.
And we hereby pledge ourselves to support such propositions with our best
efforts and that this resolution be published in our city papers and such
papers be invited to use their best influence to carry such proposition.
When we entered the meeting we did not know
that there was a single man present who sympathized with our views on this
question, but Hon. J. McDermott supported us by a short pointed speech and
there were about seven or eight noes in the vote on the resolution. After the
adjournment some of the most intelligent men in the meeting, men who had been
supporting the proposition heartily as it is, came to us and told us our
position was right, said they would be with us, and would oppose the bonds
unless substantially the amendments we demanded were made. We are satisfied
from what we have heard through the county that in its present cut-throat form,
the proposition would be snowed under by an overwhelming majority; but that if
placed in the form we recommended, it would be carried.
Mind we do not consider the COURIER the
leader in this matter. It is the mouthpiece of the sentiments of the people
generally as we believe and as expressed to us by many. We give them such facts
as we have learned by rubbing against railroad builders. They draw the conclusions
and any sensible man should know what they will be.
Excerpts...
Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.
OUR
FAIR.
The
Stockholders Meet and Elect a New Board.
A
Splendid Record.
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.
After a thorough overhauling of the
Constitution and By Laws in the way of amendments, the following Board of
Directors was elected to transact the business of the Association for the year
1884.
One
of the members of Board of Directors: C. C. Black, Winfield.
The finance committee, through whose hands
all the accounts of the Association must pass, is composed of Messrs. C. C.
Black, P. B. Lee, and A. T. Spotswood. When it is remembered that the
Association received and paid out during the eight months past, upwards of
fourteen thousand dollars, their duties are not small by any means.
Below we append a list of those who went down
into their pockets for money to put the institution on its feet. We can safely
say none of them expected more of a return from their investment than the
upbuilding of such an institution would bring to the whole community. That they
intended so is shown by their refusal to accept the profits of the investment,
preferring to apply it to further improvement on the property. The shares are
fifty dollars each.
Following is a list of Shareholders and
Number of Shares Held.
Chas.
C. Black, 4.
Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.
Chas. C. Black has two beautiful tailless
mocking birds which sing in four different languages. He might be induced to
part with them.
Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.
Coal.
A coal company has been formed for the
purpose of prospecting for coal here. Quite a large sum has already been
subscribed to prosecute the work and it is the intention of the company to
begin work as soon as the necessary boring machinery can be secured. This
enterprise is a most important one for our City. There is no doubt but that our
town is underlaid by coal deposits and all it needs is enterprise to develop
them. The following gentlemen are the incorporators: W. P. Hackney, M. L.
Robinson, B. F. Cox, J. L. Horning, C. C. Black, J. M. Keck, O. M. Reynolds, C.
L. Harter, S. C. Smith, and Geo. Emerson.
Winfield Courier, February 28, 1884.
CAN
IT BE IGNORANCE?
“Mr. Millington opposed the K. C. L. & S.
proposition at first.” Telegram.
“We can hardly doubt but that a proposition
so remarkable in its liberality and in the profound safety of its provisions
will be carried almost unanimously.” COURIER, March 6th, 1879, on the K. C. L.
& S. K. Proposition.
Mr. Black’s articles of late respecting the
actions of the editor of this paper past and present, exhibit either an unusual
degree of ignorance or a vast resource of falsehood and misrepresentation.
COURIER.
Mr. Black has no intention of exhibiting
ignorance, falsehood, or misrepresentation in regard to Mr. Millington. Nothing
in the above article disputes the assertion of the Telegram. If Mr.
Millington will state that he did not have anything to do with sending a
committee to St. Louis to consult the Garrisons in regard to a counter
proposition, we will retract and apologize. Telegram.
Mr. Millington did have much to do
with sending a committee to St. Louis to consult the Garrisons in regard to
extending the Missouri Pacific railroad to Winfield and through this county; much
to do with inducing the Garrisons to visit Winfield, which they did a few
weeks earlier than the L. L. & G. folks appeared on the ground, much to
do in trying every means he had to induce them to extend their road, but
failed. Messrs. Garrison returned to St. Louis without giving us any definite
encouragement.
Some weeks later, March 2, 1879, the L. L.
& G. company sent over unheralded, Gen. Blair, and some others, to see what
encouragement this county could give them towards building the east and west
road through the county. Gen. Blair was an old friend of ours and we were one
of the first to be called on. We stayed with him all day and until the
proposition as submitted later was formulated and agreed upon and while
seconding the scheme of the railroad men, we tried to get the best terms
possible for the county. We then wrote the article from which the above
quotation was clipped.
The proposition was submitted to the people
and we supported it from the first by all the fair and honest means we were
master of. We had nothing to do with getting up “a counter proposition” and
don’t believe anyone else had. The bonds were voted as we wished and worked
for, and we have never regretted it nor felt that we could have done better
with that company. But while the building of that road at an expense of only
$68,000 in bonds in the county and nearly two thirds of that returned to the
county in the sale of the railroad stock taken from these bonds, yet if we had
succeeded in getting the Missouri Pacific instead on like terms, we would
likely have done still better in that the Missouri Pacific sold out to Gould
instead of the Santa Fe and we would most likely now have competing roads.
No, Mr. Black, you cannot discount us on our
record favoring railroads for this county. If you want to weaken our influence
against the pending narrow gauge proposition, the less you say about our
railroad record the better for your scheme. If you have a better road record,
please trot it out, for we never knew you had any until you commenced
supporting this narrow gauge proposition. Trot it out for you may help your
cause more with it than by ventilating ours.
[CITY PARLIAMENT.]
Winfield Courier, March 13, 1884.
The following bills were allowed and ordered
paid.
Black
& Rembaugh, printing: $43.25.
Excerpts...
[VISITOR’S VIEW OF WINFIELD.]
Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.
Prof. C. Marsh, who instructed our pretty
songsters and brought out last week in the Opera House the Cantata of the four
seasons, gives his observations of Winfield to his home paper, the Lyons
(New York) Republican, in the following interesting letter. The Professor
is an old newspaper man and shows up the “Queen City” meritably.
There are two newspapers published here, the
COURIER and Telegram. They are weeklies. No daily has yet been started,
but the time for one to be started successfully is not far in the future. The
COURIER has a circulation of over three thousand, and the Telegram, though
a much younger paper, is fast working its way up among the high figures. They
are both live papers; and indeed, a dead paper could not live at all in this
county. Messrs. Millington and Greer are editors and proprietors of the
COURIER, and C. C. Black and G. C. Rembaugh editors of the Telegram.
Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.
The City Fathers met on Monday evening in
regular session, all present. Sidewalk Ordinance 187 was passed. Report of
Police Judge for December and January found correct.
The street commissioner was instructed to
ascertain the cost of 800 feet sewer pipe, to be attached to the Brettun House
sewer leading down Main and across the S. K. Depot, and report the same to the
Council at the next regular meeting.
The following bills were ordered paid.
Black
& Rembaugh, printing, $35.
Winfield Courier, April 17, 1884.
ANOTHER
RAILROAD!
WINFIELD
WILL BE THE “FUTURE GREAT” OF SOUTHERN KANSAS.
A
Third Competing Line to be Built At Once.
On Monday evening a large meeting was held in
the Courthouse for the purpose of receiving and discussing the new railroad
proposition. The meeting organized by placing Mayor Emerson in the chair with
Geo. H. Buckman as secretary. Henry E. Asp then read the proposition as decided
upon in a conference between the representatives of the railroad company and
the railroad committee. After the reading of the proposition, Mr. James N.
Young, of Chicago, representing the company, was introduced and stated that the
company were now ready to build the road, and desired to do so with as little
delay as possible. That their intention was to build from a connection with the
St. Louis & San Francisco, north or northeast from Winfield, to the south
line of Sumner County, during the coming summer, and that the company desired
an expression from the citizens as to whether they wanted the road or not, and
would aid it, at once, so that the final location of the line might be decided
upon.
Senator Hackney was then called out and made
a ringing speech in favor of the proposition and urged all to take hold with a
will and secure it while they had the opportunity. Ex-Mayor Troup also spoke
strongly in favor of securing the road at all hazards, as did Mr. Black, of the
Telegram, and Judge T. H. Soward. A vote was then taken on the
proposition, and almost every person in the house voted the affirmative. A
committee of five, consisting of Geo. H. Rembaugh, Henry E. Asp, George. H.
Buckman, Geo. H. Crippen, and Ed. P. Greer, was appointed to secure the
necessary amount of names to the petitions. The meeting was one of the largest
ever held in the city and enthusiastic and united on the railroad question.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, May 8, 1884.
The following bills were allowed and ordered
paid.
Black
& Rembaugh, printing, $26.75.
Excerpt...
Winfield Courier, May 8, 1884.
DEXTER
EYE.
Last Saturday we visited Winfield for the
first time since coming to Kansas last September. We found one of the prettiest
towns in the State: broad stretches shaded with forest trees; mile after mile
of smooth stone walks; elegant buildings, both for business and residence
purposes; and a wide-awake, genial, enterprising people. Located in one of the
loveliest valleys in Kansas, Winfield only needs more railroad enterprises to
make her a city of commercial importance. The prospect of the Denver, Memphis
& Atlantic has given an added impetus to the growth of the town and the
young city is as speckled with new buildings as a guinea hen with spots. On
every side can be heard the frequent demands for “more mort.” we called on
O’Meara & Randolph, the boot and shoe merchant princes of Winfield, found
them up to their ears in business, yet finding time for a cordial handshake
with the Eye optician, and a warm welcome to the “Pride of Cowley.” Ed.
P. Greer was seated in the COURIER den trying to convince an honest old yeoman
that the Missouri, Winfield & Southwestern would be the salvation of
Winfield. Ed. is a jolly young fellow, reports the COURIER prosperous, although
he did try to put up a job on a patent medicine man. Messrs. Black and
Rembaugh, of the Telegram, gave the Eye optician a cordial
welcome, assuring him that he should have the freedom of the city, and if
necessary might be able to obtain a prescription in case he feared danger from
snake bites. They say the Telegram is booming; their circulation is
extending rapidly, and they are correspondingly elevated in their feelings.
Their editorial rooms are as snug and cosy as a lady’s boudoir, but the one
thing that tends to destroy Charlie’s peace of mind is to make the calligraphy
work just so-so. We left Winfield at four o’clock to return to our own Gem of
the Valley, after having had a most enjoyable visit at our county’s capital.
[SOUTHERN KANSAS RAILROAD: PROPOSED CHANGE.]
Winfield Courier, May 15, 1884.
Proposed
Change on the Southern Kansas.
Word was received last Friday of the
intention of the Southern Kansas railroad officials to put on a night passenger
train from Kansas City to Harper, passing here at about ten in the morning and
returning in the afternoon, while the regular day train would be stopped at
Independence. Our people were in favor of the new train, but heartily opposed
to having the regular train stopped at Independence. A meeting of businessmen
was held Friday evening at which Mayor Emerson and Messrs. Long, Black, and
Horning were appointed a committee to interview the railroad officials, at
Lawrence, to secure the continuance of the regular train to Winfield. The
heaviest passenger traffic of any town on the line comes from this city, and
the business is such as to demand both these trains. A train leaving for Kansas
City at the same time as the Santa Fe, would greatly lessen our railroad
accommodations.
LATER: We learn that the committee were
successful in their efforts and that both trains will run through from Kansas
City to Harper.
Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.
Democratic
Convention.
The Democrats met in convention Saturday at
the office of S. L. Gilbert, in this city. The delegates elected to the State
convention were S. L. Gilbert, C. C. Black, J. B. Lynn, T. McIntire, A. A.
Jackson, H. S. Libby, and J. Vawter. The sense of the meeting was that Gov.
Glick should lead the delegation to Chicago. They also passed a strong
resolution in favor of the “Old Ticket,” Tilden and Hendricks. The delegates were
instructed to vote for and use all honorable means to secure the election of
Chas. C. Black as a delegate to the National convention. A strong “Tariff for
Revenue Only,” was passed.
Arkansas City Republican, May 31, 1884.
The county Democratic convention met at
Winfield last Saturday. The following delegates were elected to the State
convention.
S. L. Gilbert, C. C. Black, J. B. Lynn, T.
McIntire, A. A. Jackson, H. S. Libby, and Dr. J. Vawter. They passed a strong
resolution in favor of the “old ticket, Tilden, Hendricks, and Reform,” and
also adopted a strong “tariff for revenue only” resolution.
Winfield Courier, June 5, 1884.
Hon. J. C. Long and Chas. C. Black left for
Topeka Monday afternoon to again confer with General Manager Robinson relative
to the extra passenger train on the Southern Kansas road. They carried with
them petitions from all the towns along the line west of Independence.
Winfield Courier, June 19, 1884.
The
City Government.
The bills of Black & Rembaugh, printing,
$10.50, and Jos. O’Hare, $32.50, expenses of trip to Leavenworth in attending
to the bridge case against the city, were allowed and ordered paid.
Winfield Courier, July 10, 1884.
Mr. J. O’Meara, W. H. Dawson, S. L. Gilbert,
C. C. Black, J. B. Lynn, and H. L. Wilson are among the revelers in the
Democratic, two act farce at Chicago; and not a solitary Republican along to
protect them from the wiles of that wicked city! Tearfully is asked the solemn
question: Will they ever return, or will they all be swallowed up in the inevitable
vortex of Democracy?
Winfield Courier, July 10, 1884.
The
City Council.
The following bills were allowed and ordered
paid:
Black
& Rembaugh, printing, $31.75.
Winfield Courier, July 10, 1884.
RECAP.
Fourth of July Celebration: Fully Fifteen Thousand People Present.
On the evening of the 3rd the old soldiers
gathered in large numbers at the G. A. R. headquarters and marched to the tune
of “Old John Brown” to the beautiful Fair Ground Park. Here they found tents
already pitched and everything in readiness for them to chase the festive bean
around the camp fire and retell the thrilling stories which will never grow old
to the comrades-in-arms. Regular old-fashioned “hard-tack” had been supplied in
abundance and a happy reunion was had that night by the boys who wore the blue.
After supper, headed by the Burden, Courier, and Juvenile bands, a torchlight
procession marched into town. By sunrise Friday morning people from all
sections began to pour in. . . .
As we watched the old pioneers as they came
into town in their handsome turnouts, we noticed on their countenances pictures
of gladness and independence which can’t be beaten anywhere in this broad
Union. . . .
At ten o’clock Col. Wm. Whiting and Capt. H.
H. Siverd, with a score of assistants, formed the procession and the march to
the Park was taken up. The procession was headed by the Burden Band, led by
Frank McClain. . . .
Tony Agler, with his clown suit and goat
teams, trick ponies, and other things of his own get-up, was attractive in the
procession. Tony takes great pains in training his “pets” and shows commendable
enterprise in turning out with them on all public occasions.
St. John’s battery was prominent in the
procession, and awakened the echoes by booming of cannon from Thursday evening
until well along in the next day. The members of the Battery worked faithfully
and well for the success of the celebration.
The Robinson and Telegram Fire Companies made
a splendid appearance in the procession. The paraphernalia was all beautifully
decorated with red, white, and blue, and the Robinson Fire Company represented
the Goddess of Liberty with one of the prettiest little misses of the city,
Nina Nelson, gracefully seated on their hose cart amid the drapery. O’Meara
& Randolph had a representation of their boot and shoe business,
accompanied by plantation music from darkies. A feature which attracted wide
attention and showed great enterprise was the stone display of Mr. Schmidt from
his quarries near town. A large, wide-framed wagon was loaded with fine
specimens of stone and men were at work all day sawing it up and distributing
the smooth blocks among the people. Oration was delivered by Hon. J. Wade
McDonald, who reviewed the progress of the Union from its birth to the present
day. Then came dinner followed by an address by Mrs. Helen M. Gougar, the
famous lady orator of Indiana.
Then came the amusements. The trotting race,
mile heats, best three in five, purse $90, was won by “Basham,” owned by Mr.
Wells of Burden over Billy Hands’ “Nellie H.” The running race, quarter mile
heat, between the Blenden mare and a lately arrived horse, was won easily by
the former, purse $60.
Andy Lindsey of Winfield got $5.00 for
climbing to the top of the greased pole. Another ambitious boy preceded him,
but on reaching the top slid down without the money, supposing it was in the
hands of a committee and all he had to do was to climb the pole. the crowd soon
turned his disappointment into gladness by making up the five dollars. The
wheelbarrow race, by blindfolded men, some six or seven taking part, furnished
much amusement and was won by Allen Brown, a colored man of Winfield. It proved
the uncertainty of “going it blind.” The greased pig, after a lively chase, was
caught by Phenix Duncan, a colored boy. The festivities of the day closed with
a flambeaux procession with Roman candles, etc. The Gas Company turned on a
full head both Thursday and Friday evenings and the sixty bright lamp posts,
with the stores illuminated with gas lights gave the city a brilliant appearance.
The Firemen’s Ball at the Opera House was largely attended.
Credit was extended to Messrs. J. C. Long,
Jas. H. Vance, D. L. Kretsinger, J. P. Baden, A. T. Spotswood, R. E. Wallis,
Wm. Whiting, C. C. Black and Fred Kropp for the success of the celebration.
Winfield Courier, July 24, 1884.
Proceedings
of the City Council.
Bill of Frank W. Finch, boarding city
prisoners, $10.50, and Black & Rembaugh, printing, $78.75, were referred to
Finance committee.
[COWLEY COUNTY FAIR.]
Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.
THE COWLEY COUNTY FAIR AND DRIVING PARK
ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD ITS SECOND ANNUAL EXHIBITION AT WINFIELD, KANSAS,
SEPTEMBER 23, 24, 25, 26, AND 27, 1884.
OFFICERS,
1884.
JAS. F. MARTIN: President.
J. L. HORNING: Vice-President.
ED. P. GREER: Secretary.
A. H. DOANE: Treasurer.
D. L. KRETSINGER: General Superintendent.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Jas. F. Martin, Ed. P.
Greer, J. L. Horning, A. H. Doane, D. L. Kretsinger.
FINANCE COMMITTEE. Chas. C. Black, P. B. Lee,
A. T. Spotswood.
DIRECTORS. A. H. Doane, A. T. Spotswood, C.
C. Black, J. B. Schofield, S. S. Linn, Ed. P. Greer, D. L. Kretsinger, H.
Harbaugh, J. F. Martin, J. B. Nipp, J. L. Horning, Harvey Smith, S. P. Strong,
P. B. Lee, K. J. Wright, J. O. Taylor, H. C. McDorman.
The following is a list of the stockholders
of the Cowley County Fair and Driving Park Association:
Listed
as a Stockholder: C. C. Black.
Class
O—Speed Ring Department.
C.
C. BLACK, SUPERINTENDENT.
TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 23.
ENTRIES.
WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 24.
No. 1, TROTTING, green horses. Premiums: $35
No. 2, RUNNING, half-mile dash. Premium: $35
Ladies driving: Special.
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 25.
No. 3, PACING, 3 minute class. Premium $100
No. 4, RUNNING, half mile, 2 and 3, catch
weights. Premium $100
No. 5, TROTTING, 3 minute class. Premium $100
Boys’ and girls’ riding. Special.
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 26.
No. 6, RUNNING, 1 mile. Premium $125
No. 7, PACING, 2:40 class. Premium $125
No. 8, TROTTING, free for all, citizens’
purse. Premium $250
Ladies riding. Special.
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 27.
No. 9, RUNNING, novelty race, catch weights.
Premium $160 [?]
($25 to 1/4 mile, $35 to ½ mile, $50 to 3/4
mile, $50 to mile post, 5 to enter and 4 to start.)
No. 10, consolation, half-mile heats. Premium
$75
(Open to all trotters and pacers, who had
started and not won a purse during the meeting.)
No. 11, optional, one mile. Premium $50
(Cowley County buggy horses, owners to drive
with their own buggies.
$30
to first horse out; $15 to second; $5 to third. No entrance.)
BICICLE
RACES.
WEDNESDAY,
September 24.
Half mile heats, 3 in 5. Premium $35 to 1st,
$25 to 2nd, $10 to 3rd.
THURSDAY,
September 25.
Five mile race: the winner to be presented
with a gold badge valued at $25.
SATURDAY,
September 27.
On this day Mr. Page or Mr. Buck, the
champion Bicyclists of the State, will ride a ten mile race against a horse for
a purse of $200.
Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.
Narrow
Gauge.
The surveying corps of the Narrow Gauge
passed through Dexter last Friday and are now working between this point and
Tisdale. They will run the line into Winfield Friday. The line they are now
following brings them in on the north side of town somewhere about 5th Avenue.
When they reach the Arkansas River, they will turn around and set the grade
stakes on the line east and grading will commence at an early day. The road
will be graded for a standard gauge and laid with standard gauge rails and ties
so that it can be widened to that gauge as soon as the bonds are issued. Mr.
Chas. C. Black, of this city, is a director and secretary of the company and
its right of way agent for this division. There are about fifteen persons in
the surveying corps now working in this vicinity in charge of chief engineer
Parks.
[DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, September 25, 1884.
CIVIL
DOCKET. THIRD DAY.
34.
C. C. Black vs. A. A. Jackson.
Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.
Chas. C. Black and family got in Monday from
the Leavenworth visit.
Winfield Courier, November 13, 1884.
Sportsmen’s
Club.
The annual hunt of the Sportsmen’s Club came
off last Friday. The annual banquet came off Monday evening at the Brettun, and
was a very pleasant affair. The banquet was presided over by Mr. C. C. Black,
president of the club. The gold medal was presented to Mr. Ezra Meech, the
winner, by Mr. G. H. Allen in a neat speech. This was followed by the
presentation of the tin medal to Ed. P. Greer, by Judge T. H. Soward. Mr.
Soward’s speech was a happy effort and was received by rounds of applause.
After a reply from the recipient, the club resolved itself into an experience
meeting, and the various haps and mishaps were recited by the participants.
About a thousand rabbits, more or less, were exterminated by the hunters. But
very few quail were killed, the count being purposely placed very low. These
annual hunts and banquets are becoming more popular year by year.
Winfield Courier, November 20, 1884.
City
Government.
Following bills were ordered paid.
Black
& Rembaugh, printing, $9.50.
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.
CIVIL
DOCKET. THIRD DAY.
24.
Charles C. Black v. Addison A. Jackson.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 8, 1885.
The City Fathers held their regular
semi-monthly commune Monday evening last.
The following bills were allowed and ordered
paid.
Bills of Black & Rembaugh, printing,
$34.00.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 14, 1885.
Our
Communication From the Poor Old Hub.
A public meeting was called at the courthouse
in Winfield, Thursday evening, for the purpose of devising some means to try
and give the Hub a boom the coming summer. T. H. Soward called the meeting to
order and came very near making his old campaign speech. He wished the Hub had
a Jim Hill to build them a canal from the Arkansas River to Winfield, or do
something to add a little life to the capital of Cowley. Next speaker was
Charlie Black; he said they were going to build the Narrow Gauge but that the
company had decided to make it a Broad Gauge; they wanted the people of
Winfield to give them $40,000, and the townships along the line of the road to
pay as much as they could legally vote for railroad bonds. They would not ask
for county bonds, as they were afraid the county would not vote them, they came
so near defeating them before.
Next speaker was Bro. Kinney; he said he knew
nothing about railroads or worldly matters, but would entertain the audience
with the war song of the salvation army; he sang “A holy war is raging, tramp,
tramp; the Irish are throwing dynamite into the British camp,” etc.
Pap Millington was called, but was not
present; he was busy preparing to turn over the post office to George Rembaugh.
Next speaker was M. L. Robinson, who said
they would build the Narrow Broad Gauge to Winfield, if they got
sufficient bonds, but Winfield could not vote them $40,000 and also aid the
north and south road, as the law would not allow them to vote sufficient bonds
to build both roads; and he thought the people ought to aid the N. G. and let
the other roads look somewhere else for aid.
Next speaker was J. C. Long, who said he had
about come to the conclusion that he had settled in a community of drones,
without life or energy, but he thought they were waking up, and would talk
liberally, certainly talk was cheap.
Joe O’Hare said he was in favor of digging
the canal, then they would have plenty of water and sand enough to make it
possible to get through the Winfield mud.
The chair then appointed a committee of seven
to draw up a constitution and by-laws for the society, and it was voted to call
it “The Winfield Enterprise Association.”
Bro. Kinney then announced that tomorrow the
salvation army would hold public meetings on the streets, at the churches, and
at the office of the Enterprise Association.
Meeting adjourned to meet next Thursday
evening. MORE ANON.
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UNITED
WE STAND!
AN
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF CITIZENS
IN
THE INTERESTS OF WINFIELD.
The
Queen City of Southern Kansas to Make Still Greater Strides
in
Material Advancement—The D. M. & A. and K. C. & S. Are Coming.
Other
New Enterprises.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 19, 1885.
Chas. C. Black, secretary of the Denver,
Memphis & Atlantic Railway Company, then addressed the meeting on the
prospects of that line. He explained that the road would have reached Winfield ere this if the
financial panic, beginning with May last, hadn’t made progress impossible. With
the loosening of the money market, he said the road would be pushed right
through. The company have decided to make it a broad gauge, connecting at
Baxter Springs with the Fort Scott & Gulf railroad. The contract for
twenty-five miles of track has been let to John Fitzgerald, of Lincoln,
Nebraska, a contractor of reliability and capital of half a million, who will
begin to throw dirt as soon as the frost is out of the ground. With the
twenty-five miles begun on the east end, the company will re-solicit aid along
the proposed line (the bonds formerly voted being all void, owing to the road’s
procrastination). The proposition having carried by so small a majority before
in this county, Mr. Black thought it likely that aid would be asked by
townships, Winfield being solicited for $40,000. M. L. Robinson also spoke
flattering of the prospects for the D. M. & A., as well as the Kansas City
and Southwestern, together with other projects conducive to Winfield’s
prosperity. There seems no doubt that both these roads will be traversing the
fair fields of Cowley before this year is ended. The officers of the K. C.
& S. have everything arranged to commence operations as soon as the money
market will permit. The meeting, by a unanimous vote, signified its willingness
to vote forty thousand dollars to the D. M. & A., and, if needs be, vote
the same amount again to the K. C. & W.
DOINGS
OF THE DISTRICT COURT.
Grindings
of the Civil Mill of Justice During the Past Week.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 19, 1885.
C. C. Black vs. Addison A. Jackson. Dismissed
with prejudice.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 5, 1885.
The City Legislature met in regular
convention Monday evening.
The following bills were ordered paid.
Black
& Rembaugh, printing, $30.75.
D., M.
& A. RAILROAD COMPANY.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 12, 1885.
Chas. C. Black, secretary of the D., M. &
A. railroad company, got in Monday from an eastern trip in the interest of that
road. He was accompanied by Major Joe Hansen, general manager. Prospects for
that line seem flattering. If Winfield gets the D., M. & A. and the K. C.
& S., as is now almost certain in the near future, Winfield and Cowley
County will have a solid, substantial boom that will outdistance anything yet
on record. J. N. Young, president of the K. C. & S., is expected to arrive
from Chicago today.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 9, 1885.
The old City Council held its last meeting
Monday evening.
The following bills were ordered paid.
Black
& Rembaugh, printing, $27.75.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 16, 1885.
Mr. Chas. C. Black left Monday for Nebraska
to meet the contractor of the D. M. & A. Final arrangements will there be
made for the immediate construction of the first fifty miles out of Baxter.
THE
D., M. & A.
The
Directors and Officers of the Company Meet at the Brettun.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 16, 1885.
A number of the officers and directors of the
Denver, Memphis & Atlantic railway company met Thursday at the Brettun,
Col. Doniphan, of St. Joe, president; J. J. Burns, of Belle Plaine, vice
president; C. C. Black, of this city, secretary; Major Joe Hansen, of St. Joe,
general manager; W. C. Edwards and Judge Strang, of Larned; J. B. Cook, of
Chetopa, and Col. Peckham, of Sedan, directors were present. Representative men
from all along the line were present in the interests of their respective
localities. Col. Creighton, of Chetopa; Col. March and J. M. Cooper, of Baxter
Springs; W. G. Bates, J. S. Gillespie, and J. T. Jarrett, of Spoon Valley,
Lyon, and Neosho townships, Cherokee County, and Frank Cox, of Stafford County
were among these representatives. Mr. Long, representing the Joliet steel rail
company, was also present to bid for the rail contract. Much business of
importance regarding immediate work on this line was discussed and consummated.
The D., M. & A. is an assured fact. The different contracts are being let,
bonds are being voted all along the line, and this road will be traversing the
fair fields of Cowley by fall. This splendid delegation of prominent men from
along the route, to influence immediate construction, in the interests of their
people, shows that no difficulty will be experienced by the company in getting
any reasonable aid. It is unnecessary to reiterate the great advantages of this
road—they have become deeply imbedded in the minds of our people. Cowley awaits
with eagerness the entrance of the D., M. & A.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 7, 1885.
The WINFIELD COURIER has on foot “something
that will astonish the newspaper fraternity along the border,” and the Telegram
advertises that it has now a large dose of paralysis which it proposed to
turn loose to wither, blight, and astonish, etc. Meanwhile the “fraternity” can
only watch, and pray, that Bros. Millington and Black are not going to have a
slugging match, or even spur for points. Hurry up, and end our suspense. Sedan
Times.
Hold, brethren, the suspense must continue
yet a little while. These surprises are in training and in time will burst upon
your fevered vision like an Aurora Borealis in June.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 7, 1885.
Mrs. Chas. C. Black spent Sunday with Mrs. W.
M. Allison in Wellington.
LAND
SLIDES.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 14, 1885.
The following are the real estate transfers
filed in the office of Register of Deeds yesterday.
Cowley County to Chas. C. Black, lot 8 in
block 165, tax deed: $1.40
THE
CITY RULERS.
What
Was Done at Their Regular Meeting Last Night.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 4, 1885.
The following bills were ordered paid:
Black & Rembaugh, printing, $14.50.
Bills of Black & Rembaugh, printing, $55.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 11, 1885.
Chas. C. Black is in Chicago finally
arranging matters for the beginning of construction on the D., M. & A. The
work will begin at once.
THE
CITY RULERS.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 18, 1885.
The following bills were ordered paid:
Black & Rembaugh, printing, $55.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 18, 1885.
Chas. J. Peckham came over from Sedan
Wednesday to join Chas. C. Black and J. J. Burns on a trip to K. C. and St. Joe
on D. M. & A. business, taking the S. F. this afternoon.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 18, 1885.
Chas. C. Black returned Tuesday from a
meeting of the D., M. & A. executives in Chicago. He reports all
arrangements completed for lively operations on this line. The survey has been
completed between Kingman and Belle Plaine and grading will commence before the
first of July.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 2, 1885.
The Emporia Republican says that the
officers and directors of the D., M. & A. held a meeting in that city
Friday, mentioning among the officers present our C. C. Black. The meeting was
to conclude the contract for the building of the road.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 2, 1885.
Hon. Geo. D. Thompson and Messrs. E. W. Haag
and W. W. Robbins came over from Harper Saturday evening, returning Sunday
morning. They were here to consult with Chas. C. Black regarding Northfield,
the new town laid out on the D. M. & A. in Kingman County, of which company
the gentlemen are members.
THE
D., M. & A.
The
Contracts Let and All in Readiness for Active Operations.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 2, 1885.
Chas. C. Black got in Saturday from a meeting
at Emporia of the D., M. & A. officers and directors. He informs us that
the contract for the construction of three hundred miles of the line, from the
east line of the State, near Baxter Springs, to Larned, Pawnee County, was
ratified. It is given to John Fitzgerald, of Lincoln, Nebraska, and S. H.
Mallery, of Charlton, Iowa. These gentlemen are contractors of large experience
and means. They begin grading at Belle Plaine on July Fourth. That place has a
big celebration, and the grading is commenced on that day as an additional
attraction. The work will be pushed as fast as men and teams can be got to do
it. The D., M. & A. Company have laid out the new town of Northfield,
between Conway Springs and Kingman, in the southeast corner of Kingman County,
and lots go on sale next Thursday. Mr. Black is highly pleased with the outlook
for the D., M. & A. The counties all along the line are enthusiastic for it
and no difficulty seems likely to present itself anywhere in obtaining the
required bonds. There will be no cessation in the construction—it will be
whooped right through to completion. Trains will be running through Winfield by
fall.
CITY
“DADS.”
What
Was Done at Their Meeting Monday Night.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 9, 1885.
The following bills were paid:
Black & Rembaugh, printing, $7.25.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 23, 1885.
Chas. C. Black left Saturday evening for St.
Joe on D., M. & A. business.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 6, 1885.
At the close of the services at the M. E.
Church Sunday, Mrs. N. R. Wilson presented the horn quartette, Messrs. Crippen,
Bates, Shaw, and Roberts, with lovely bouquets as an appreciation of the
beautiful music they rendered. This choir, vocal and instrumental, is one of
the very best. The vocalists are Mrs. Fred Blackman, Miss Lizzie McDonald, and
Messrs. Chas. Black and Louie Brown, with Miss Maude Kelly, organist.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 6, 1885.
Chas. C. Black returned Monday from two weeks
absence on D., M. & A. business.
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.
Following bills were ordered paid:
Black & Rembaugh, printing, $51.50.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 20, 1885.
Chas. C. Black went to Belle Plaine Wednesday
to look after the D., M. & A.
BILIOUS
CHAUTAUQUA.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 27, 1885.
T. J. Harris came in Thursday from Chautauqua
County. He says things are getting very bilious regarding the D. M. & A.
bonds, which are to be voted on the 25th. Wednesday evening he attended
a railroad meeting at Wannetta, which was presided over by Chas. C. Black,
secretary of the D., M. & A., and Ben Henderson, County Attorney of
Chautauqua. The matter was at fever heat on both sides. The committee of
fifteen who had gone to Topeka on free passes to consult with the Santa Fe
officials brought back a guarantee that the Santa Fe would be extended from
Independence west to Caldwell and from Howard to Sedan, if the D., M. & A.
bonds were defeated, with a Santa Fe guarantee of $50,000. The committee put
out workers at once for the Santa Fe, but the majority catch on to the Santa
Fe’s game. They know it only wants to hold its monopoly. What would $50,000 be
to the Santa Fe if it can hold its grip on all Southern Kansas, through the S.
K.? Only a drop, and could easily be forfeited. They want the bonds defeated,
that’s all. But the Santa Fe has some hot workers, and if their arguments are
not shut off, many credulous will be duped. Charley Black telegraphed last
night for all the men Winfield can send over, and the war will be sultry. The
people of Chautauqua want the D., M. & A.—know it to be far superior to the
little Santa Fe branches, but the long delay of the D., M. & A. gives them
the fear of having their hands tied. The Santa Fe’s action is a big guarantee
that the D., M. & A. is a surety; a lively robust fact that is liable to
knock the wind out of the Santa Fe’s monopoly.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 27, 1885.
James McDermott and Walter Seaver went over
to Chautauqua County last Friday, loaded with D., M. & A. documents and a
zeal to make the bonds carry on the 25th or bust. C. C. Black has
been there for several days.
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.
The following bills were ordered paid.
Black & Rembaugh, printing, $25.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 17, 1885.
Chas. C. Black and J. J. Burns came in from
Belle Plaine Thursday. Thirty miles of the D., M. & A. are graded, and
track laying will start off in a day or so.
ANOTHER
WALNUT BRIDGE.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 17, 1885.
A meeting of Vernon and Winfield citizens was
held in this city Monday to arrange for a new bridge on the old piers on the
Walnut at Bliss & Wood’s mill. Chas. C. Black was president of the meeting
and G. H. Crippen secretary. It was determined to erect a six thousand bridge.
Senator Jennings, J. B. Lynn, S. H. Myton, J. W. Millspaugh, Billy Moore, S. W.
Schwantes, B. F. Wood, and J. F. Martin were appointed as committeemen to boost
the matter through. It is proposed to erect a $6,000 bridge on private
subscription. Twenty-two hundred dollars were subscribed in this meeting, the
largest amount, $800, by Bliss & Wood. The road, as condemned and paid for
years ago, leading from Vernon to this bridge, runs along the north bank of the
river until it strikes the bluff, where it comes out on the section line.
Another meeting will be held on the 28th to perfect matters.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 1, 1885.
The Akron Town Company has filed its charter
with the Secretary of State. This is on the D., M. & A. at Akron postoffice
eight miles north of Winfield in Fairview township. The Directors are Thomas S.
Covert and J. M. Covert, of Akron; J. J. Burns and Thomas Donohue, of Belle
Plaine; and Chas. C. Black, of Winfield; and the capital stock is $10,000. The
headquarters will be at Akron and Winfield.
We notice that three other town companies on
the D., M. & A. west of this place have filed charters, viz:
Mallory Town Company. Located in Sumner
County. The Directors are Donohue and J. J. Burns, of Belle Plaine; Chas. C.
Black, Winfield; and Jo. Hansen, St. Joseph. The capital stock is $10,000.
Belmont Town Company. Located in Kingman
County. The Directors are Geo. Thompson, Harper; William Stoors, Belmont; Chas
C. Black, Winfield; Jo. Hansen, St. Joseph; J. J. Burns, Belle Plaine. The
capital stock is $10,000.
The Milton Town Company, with headquarters at
Milton and Winfield, has filed its charter. The directors are Chas. C. Black,
Winfield; J. J. Burns and Charles Donohue, Belle Plaine; and Jo. Hansen, St.
Joseph. Capital stock: $10,000.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 8, 1885.
Senator Hackney and Chas. C. Black came down
from Topeka on the Santa Fe, branching off at Mulvane, the Senator for
Wellington and Chas. C. Black for Belle Plaine.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 15, 1885.
The city council held an adjourned meeting
Wednesday afternoon.
The following bills were ordered paid:
Black & Rembaugh, printing, $25.
ANOTHER
CITY ADDITION.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 15, 1885.
And still the Queen City continues to spread!
The latest addition is the B. B. Vandeventer tract, just north of the city,
which has been purchased by H. G. Fuller, C. E. Fuller, C. C. Black, and J. B.
Lynn, and will be platted at once. It is a very pretty body of land. It lies
just to the left of the section line joining north Main, takes in nearly all of
Island Park and all that land lying in the bend of Timber creek north of the S.
K. track. The tract contains one hundred and forty acres and was bought for
seventy-five dollars per acre: $10,500.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 29, 1885.
The people of Winfield owe much to Henry Asp
for his perseverance in sticking to his hobby, the K. C. & S. W. road,
until it is now a reality. If the people of the hub are up to snuff, they will
not let his services go forgotten. The same might be said of Charlie Black for
the deep interest he has and is taking in the D., M. & A. road. These two
roads are of great importance to the County. Udall Sentinel.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 29, 1885.
We were told last Saturday by Chas. Black,
Secretary of the D., M. & A. road, that work was to commence Monday of this
week to set the grade stakes on the D. M. & A. line from the Arkansas river
through Udall to Winfield. Also that the right-of-way would not be condemned,
but the secretary or someone appointed by him would settle personally with the
land owner for the damage done him by the road passing through his land. So be
of good cheer, Oh ye of little faith. Udall Sentinel.
So mote it be.
THE
CITY RULERS.
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.
Bills of J. W. Thomas, stone for crossings,
$30.75; H. L. Thomas, laying crossings, $30.30; Black & Rembaugh, printing,
$52.50; were referred to finance committee.
LAND
SLIDES.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 5, 1885.
The following are the real estate transfers
filed in the office of Register of Deeds since our last issue.
Barnett B Vandeventer et ux to J B Lynn, C C
Black, H G Fuller and C E Fuller, 147 acres in sw qr 21-31-4e: $11,032
C C Black to A F Kropp, lot 1, blk 115,
Meanor’s add to Winfield: $300
Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 12, 1885.
C. C. Black got home from Chicago on the D.,
M. & A. business. He went to Belle Plaine this afternoon to attend the
annual directors’ meeting, tomorrow.
ANNUAL
D., M. & A. MEETING.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 19, 1885.
The Directors of the D., M. & A. held
their annual meeting at Belle Plaine yesterday. The officers for the coming
year were elected as follows: President, J. J. Burns, of Belle Plaine; Vice
presidents, H. P. Myton, Garden City; J. B. Cook, Chetopa; Treasurer, Thomas
Donahue, Belle Plaine; General Manager, Major Jo. Hansen, St. Joe, Mo.;
Secretary, C. C. Black, Winfield; Auditor, H. M. Hansen, St. Joe, Mo.;
Solicitor, Col. John Doniphan, St. Joe, Mo.; Attorney, C. J. Peckham, Sedan.
The company is determined to push the road right through. Track laying begins
on the 15th. Four townships in Stafford County voted aid on the 10th,
one township without a dissenting vote.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, December 24, 1885.
The installation of the officers of Winfield
Commandery’s Knight Templars took place Friday night at their asylum. The
following are the names of officers elected for the ensuing year: I. W.
Johnston, E. C.; C. C. Black, G.; Ed P. Nelson, C. G.; W. G. Graham, P.; J. B.
Nipp, Treasurer; J. D. Pryor, Rec.; P. P. Powell, S. W.; Trout, I. W.; J. S. Mann, St. B.; S. A. Cook, S. B.; J. L. M.
Hill, W.; J. M. Stafford, S.
LAND
SLIDES.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, December 31, 1885.
The following are the real estate transfers
filed in the office of Register of Deeds since our last issue.
C C Black et ux to F M and A ? Frazee, lot
16, blk 111, Winfield, q-c: $10.00
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A
HAPPY NEW YEAR INDEED.
Its
Grand Celebration in Winfield.
The
Liveliest Life in the City’s History.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 7, 1886.
Never did Winfield have as lively New Year’s
festivities as those just spent. In fact, it has come to be conceded generally
that, though the Queen City has always had much social life, the sociability of
this winter exceeds by far. Entertainments, private and public, come thick and
fast. And they are all largely attended and thoroughly enjoyable. The wonderful
life on the beginning of this New Year is what we will deal with now.
A myriad of homes were greeted with “A Happy
New Year,” regardless of “open house” announcements. At a number of places the
preparations were great, with grand banquets, among these being the home of
Mrs. Black, she being admirably assisted in receiving by Mrs. B. H. Riddell,
Mrs. A. C. Bangs, Mrs. Ada Perkins, and the Misses Lizzie and Margie Wallis,
who had sent out neat “at homes” and entertained over fifty guests.
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.
Black
& Rembaugh, $23.50.
FIFTH
ANNUAL BAL MASQUE.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 7, 1886.
The Pleasant Hour Club met last evening and
arranged for its fifth annual Bal Masque, at the Opera House on Thursday
evening, the 19th inst. Committees were appointed as follows: On
invitation, George T. Schuler, Addison Brown, and Frank H. Greer; On floor, J.
L. Horning, D. L. Kretsinger, and J. L. M. Hill; On reception, Hon. W. P.
Hackney and wife, Hon. C. C. Black and wife, Col. J. C. Fuller and wife,
Senator J. C. Long and wife. With the great social activity that characterizes
Winfield this winter, this ball will undoubtedly be one of the biggest
successes the club has yet scored. Invitations will be issued to only the best
people of this and surrounding cities. The indiscriminate scattering of
invitations, as is to often the case in big balls of this kind, will be very
carefully guarded against. The invitations will be out in a few days. The Club
is determined to mark this occasion with eclat of the highest order.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 14, 1886.
The hot water pipes in the residence of C. C.
Black burst Monday. They had been frozen up for some time and when suddenly
heated up, burst, breaking up the floor in one of the rooms, but doing no other
damage.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 21, 1886.
C. C. Black and J. J. Burns went to Topeka
Saturday, and will be there next week on D., M. & A. business.
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A
GRAND SOCIAL EVENT.
The
Pleasant Hour Club Scores Another Big Success in Its Annual
Bal
Masque at the Opera House Last Night.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 28, 1886.
Never did Winfield have a more successful and
thoroughly pleasurable social event than last Thursday night at the Opera House,
the fifth annual Bal Masque of the Pleasant Hour Club. It was the talk of the
town from the issuing of the invitations and fully met the fondest
expectations. The enthusiasm of the city’s young society people has been warm
all winter—keener than for years, which insures supreme enjoyment of their
every social gathering. But of course this was the eclat affair, as to
arrangements and anticipation. By 9 o’clock the maskers, under the expeditious
carriage accommodation of Arthur Bangs, were about all present, and the hall
represented a novel and romantically interesting scene. The devil and the
heavenly angel, wings and all, pooled issues and consorted as though the
millennium was indeed at hand. The peasant and the lord clasped arms and
drowned all distinction, while Uncle Sam watched the antics of the clown, the
Castle Garden twins, and pussy kids with a satisfaction banishing all weights
of state. At a little past nine, the grand promenade was formed and then the
fun for the large audience of spectators, as well as for the weird and ghostly
maskers, began in earnest.
On with the dance, let joy be unconfined!
No sleep till morn when youth and pleasure
meet,
To chase the going hours with flying feet.
With the superb music of the Roberts’
orchestra, the splendid prompting of Chas. Gay and J. L. M. Hill as chief floor
manager, the dances went on with a smoothness admirable. In manipulating the
floor Mr. Hill, agreeably assisted by A. H. Doane, was perfectly at home, with
a genial promptness at once recognized. About 65 couples were in mask, just
enough to nicely fill the floor, without the crowd and jam too apt to mar the
pleasure of such an occasion. The number of really fine costumes, especially
among the ladies, was unusual and the disguises were remarkably good. At 11
o’clock the jolly maskers were lined around the hall and the masks lifted, when
the usual “Well, who on earth would have ever thought it!” “Why, I knew you as
soon as you took off your mask!” “How completely you fooled us, and what a
dumpling of a suit.” A thousand ludicrous surprises were vented, as the “great
unknown” confronted each other.
THE
REPRESENTATION.—THE LADIES.
Mrs. C. C. Black represented splendidly a
peasant girl, and kept her identity from all.
ELI
AGAIN.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 4, 1886.
Cowley always gets there. The D., M. & A.
bill, formulated, presented, and worked up by Cowley’s delegation, passed the
House Monday, and is ready for the Governor’s signature. It legalizes the
charter of the Company and validates all bonds voted to it. This ends a long
and tedious suspense. There is no doubt now that the company has everything in
readiness to begin active operations as soon as the frost is out of the ground.
The leaders of this movement, our C. C. Black, prominent among them, have
displayed pluck and energy wonderful. They went in to give Winfield and
Southern Kansas one of the most valuable railroads in the west and nothing has
daunted them. Time, money, and brains have been largely expended, backed by
wonderfully zealous public spirit. The D., M. & A. will be running into
Winfield by June 1st, if not before. The Florence, El Dorado &
Walnut Valley will strike us even before that, giving us five of the best
railroads in Kansas, with good prospects for more. Verily, the Queen of the
Valley boometh with a double-concentrated boom—the pride of every citizen and
the envy of all surroundings.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 11, 1886.
Chas. C. Black returned home Wednesday, after
a month’s absence in Topeka and other places, looking after D., M. & A.
matters. He says the company has everything in readiness for active work as
soon as spring thoroughly opens.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 18, 1886.
W. L. Mullen bought lots 17 and 18 just west
of Robinson’s coal office, Thursday, of C. C. Black for $3,000.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 18, 1886.
Wm. Kip, now chief engineer of the D., M.
& A., is at the Brettun, here consulting with Secretary Black.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 18, 1886.
The Island Park Place will be re-platted and
put on the market to catch the spring boom. This tract contains about 140
acres, lying across the S. K. railroad and running down to Timber creek. It is
owned by J. B. Lynn, president of the company; W. L. Mullen, vice-president; C.
E. Fuller, secretary; H. G. Fuller, treasurer; and C. C. Black, one of the
board. 1886 will fill it largely with residences.
Note: I have worked my way through February
1886 issues of the Winfield Courier.
At this point coverage of C. C. Black and family
ceases until I get farther along. MAW
The following items were taken from Arkansas
City newspapers showing some events that took place after February 1886.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 31, 1886. From Monday’s Daily.
Democratic
Convention.
The Democrats held their county convention
Saturday. Winfield, Arkansas City, Rich-land, Bolton, Creswell, Beaver, Spring
Creek, Ninnescah, Liberty, Dexter, Pleasant Valley, and Vernon townships were
represented by delegates. Capt. Gary called the assembly to order and Amos
Walton was chosen temporary chairman and D. C. Young, of the Telegram,
secretary. The committee on permanent organization recommended that the
temporary organization be permanent, which was done. The following delegates
were then elected.
STATE
CONVENTION.
Delegates: John A. Eaton, J. B. Lynn, Chas.
Schmidt, S. G. Gary, A. J. Thompson, J. D. Ward, C. C. Black, Amos Walton,
Frank Manny, C. G. Thompson, T. McIntire.
Alternates: D. V. Cole, D. C. Young, J. W.
Connor, John R. Smith, J. M. Keck, J. Wade McDonald, W. P. Hardwick, E. P.
Young, J. W. Ledlie, M. G. Hoover, A. D. Prescott.
CONGRESSIONAL
CONVENTION.
R. E. Howe, J. R. Smith, Arthur Smith, E. C.
Million, C. M. McIntire, Ed Gage, John A. Eaton, J. B. Lynn, Chas. Smith, S. G.
Gary, A. J. Thompson.
Alternates: Robert Ratcliff, J. L. Andrews,
J. Wade McDonald, Ed Millard, W. L. Krebs, C. T. Thurston, Garm Primrose, Fred
Kropp, I. D. Harkleroad, P. M. Bilyeu.
The state convention meets at Leavenworth,
August 4th, and the congressional convention at Cherryvale on the 2nd. No
resolutions were passed.