DAVID
C. BEACH.
Winfield,
Kansas.
City
of Winfield 1880:
D.
C. Beach, 35; spouse, Clara, 28.
Before
I cover David C. Beach, lawyer and Winfield City Clerk, I need to give the
details I have on his wife, Clara T. Beach...
Mrs. Clara T. Beach. Winfield.
Winfield Courier, August 15, 1878.
Mrs. Clara T. Beach has purchased the stock of goods belonging to the estate of Walter Brooks, deceased, known as the “Yankee Notion Store,” and will continue the business.
[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.
YANKEE NOTION STORE is one of the nicest places in the city to trade at, and customers are waited upon by the fairest dealer in this line in the city. Mrs. Beach has an excellent stock and gives low prices.
Winfield Courier, January 29, 1880.
My stock at cost for ten days only. MRS. BEACH.
Winfield Courier, May 6, 1880.
Mrs. Beach is disposing of her entire stock at reduced rates to quit the business.
Winfield
Courier, August 19, 1880.
Mrs. C. T. Beach has gone on a visit to Lawrence.
The
rest of items on Clara T. Beach are listed under David C. Beach items.
NEWSPAPER
ITEMS.
Winfield Courier, January 24, 1878.
We have been favored recently by calls from many of the substantial men of the county, including Harvey Smith, W. H. Melville, D. C. Beach, S. D. Klingman, Z. B. Meyer, E. Perigo, R. Thirsk, H. C. McDorman, C. W. Roseberry, M. B. Repp, C. H. Woodin, C. J. Brane, W. M. Wetherell, and W. Wilson. Thank you, gentlemen; call again.
Winfield Courier, March 28, 1878.
David C. Beach, one of the leading attorneys of Lawrence, has located in this city and will pursue the practice of law. He will soon move his family to this place. He is delighted with the county.
Winfield Courier, April 4, 1878.
DAVID C. BEACH, LAWYER AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
Will practice in all the courts of the state.
Office with Curns & Manser, Main St.
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.
Winfield Courier, July 4, 1878.
I. O. O. F.
The following is a list of the officers of Winfield Lodge, No. 101, I. O. O. F., for the term commencing July, 1878: M. G. Troup, N. G.; M. Shields, V. G.; David C. Beach, Rec. Sec.; E. S. Bedilion, P. Sec.; Max Shoeb, Treas.; John E. Allen, Rep. to G. L.; C. C. Stevens, W.; W. D. Southard, C.; John M. Read, O. G.; Chas. McIntire, R. S. to N. G.; E. A. Clisbee, L. B. to N. G.; John Hoenscheidt, R. S. S.; B. M. Terrill, T. S. S.; W. M. Parker, R. S. to V. G.; Herman Schmode, L. S. to V. G.; John W. Curns, Chaplain, John Smiley, Host.
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.
CIVIL
DOCKET.
Charles L. Flint vs. Chas P. Morgan et al. [Brown & Campbell and D. C. Beach.]
Charles L. Flint vs. Nannie J. Cease et al. [Brown & Campbell and D. C. Beach.]
John Lazell vs. Isaac N. Ellsbury. [D. C. Beach.]
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.
Skinner vs. Walck. D. C. Beach appointed guardian of minor defendants ad litem; judgment against others.
May Beach??...
Winfield Courier, October 10, 1878.
The Yellow Fever.
The concert given by the Odd Fellows for the benefit of the yellow fever sufferers was well attended notwithstanding the muddy condition of our streets on account of the recent rains. The concert was opened by the I. O. O. F., in regalia, and consisted of a short address by M. G. Troup, singing by Lodge, and prayer by J. W. Curns. Then came music by orchestra, followed by a quartette by Mr. and Mrs. Holloway, Miss Thomas, and Prof. Farringer. . . . OTHER PARTICIPANTS: Misses Dover and Hane, Mr. Wilkinson, Willie Farringer, Roberts Brothers, Misses Lillie Wilson, May Beach, and Mary Schofield. Net receipts were about $60, with $10 of expense, leaving about fifty dollars to be forwarded to the suffering South. The Odd Fellows deserve great credit in taking hold of this project with so much zeal. Mr. Hoenscheidt is especially deserving of credit for his labor in arranging and working up the matter, as is also Prof. Farringer for arranging the musical performances.
[LITTLE DUTCH CORRESPONDENT: “DEADWOOD.”]
Winfield Courier, November 14, 1878.
LITTLE DUTCH, Nov. 6, 1878.
A grand display of Good Templars took place here on the 2nd inst. The house was called to order by Worthy Chief. Prayer by brother Howard. First on the program was an address by the Worthy Chief; some very fine music by Miss Green, who sang and played an accompaniment; speech by Hans Peter, giving his experience of “Dakin a Swheat.” temperance speech by Brother Beach, depicting the horror of the drunkard life. Mr. Beach is a strong advocate of the temperance cause and is an able speaker. Next was an Ethiopian song by W. Hart. An Ethiopian farce was acted by four amateur actors which was loudly applauded by the audience. Address by Judge Gans, who held the audience under his will [?] of eloquence for about thirty minutes, who adheres very much to the subject of temperance. A song by the two Misses Savage. Edward Mount gave a very interesting declamation. Installation of the officers of the lodge, which closed the program. Little Dutch Lodge is in a flourishing condition, owing to the interest manifested by the members. DEADWOOD.
Winfield Courier, November 21, 1878.
NEW SALEM, Nov. 18, 1878.
EDITOR COURIER: A rousing Lodge of Good Templars was organized here last Friday night by D. C. Beach, Esq., of Winfield. The Lodge numbers about 25 members on starting and its chief officers are as follows:
W. C. T.: A. W. Davis.
W. V. T.: Mrs. Amelia Rupp.
W. S.: Miss Mollie Buck.
W. T.: William Cayton.
Chaplain: Rev. Mr. Graham.
Lodge Deputy: John Shields.
The Lodge starts out under the most favorable auspices, with intelligent, capable membership and efficient officers, and will do a good work.
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.
The members of Winfield Lodge, No. 110, I. O. O. F., have chosen the following named brethren as officers of this lodge for the term commencing January 1, 1879.
M. B. Shields, N. G.
David C. Beach, V. G.
John Hoenscheidt, R. S.
E. S. Bedilion, P. S.
Max Shoeb, Treasurer.
John E. Allen, W.
D. W. Southard, C.
J. G. Kraft, R. S. to N. G.
R. L. Walker, L. S. to N. G.
B. M. Terrill, R. S. S.
Wm. Hudson, L. S. S.
J. W. Smiley, I. G.
C. C. Stevens, O. G.
A. W. Davis, R. S. to V. C.
T. C. Robinson, L. S. to V. G.
J. W. Curns, Chaplain.
J. S. Blue, Host.
A cordial invitation is extended to all members of the order in good standing to be present at the installation ceremonies on the first Thursday night in January. The lodge is in a prosperous condition, and is increasing its membership from among our best citizens very rapidly.
[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.
BEACH,
D. C., is a reliable attorney at law of great industry and pleasing address. He
is an orator of a high order and has attained fame as an editor.
[SOCIETY CARDS.]
Winfield Courier, January 2, 1879.
WINFIELD LODGE, NO. 101, I. O. O. F.
M. G. TROUP, N. G. DAVID C. BEACH, REC. SEC’Y.
[WINFIELD
LODGE, NO. 101, I. O. O. F.]
Winfield Courier, January 16, 1879.
The following officers of the Winfield Lodge, No. 101, I. O. O. F., were installed last Thursday evening.
M. B. Shields, N. G.
D. C. Beach, V. G.
John Hoenscheidt, R. S.
E. S. Bedilion, P. S.
Max Shoeb, Treas.
J. G. Kraft, R. S. to N. G.
J. H. Vance, L. S. to N. G.
J. E. Allen, W.
D. W. Southard, C.
J. W. Curns, Chaplain.
B. M. Terrill, R. S. S.
Will Hudson, L. S. S.
John Smiley, I. G.
C. C. Stevens, O. G.
A. W. Davis, R. S. to V. G.
T. C. Robinson, L. S. to V. G.
J. S. Blue, Host.
Total number of members 52.
[THE
FOURTH: IN WINFIELD.]
Winfield Courier, June 26, 1879.
The grand procession will be formed at nine o’clock under the direction of Gen. A. H. Green, marshal of the day.
The Winfield cornet band will head the procession followed by his honor, the mayor, and city council in carriages; county officers, in carriages; speakers in carriages; chaplains; the
F. A. A. M.; the Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Honor; Sunday schools, delegations from the country in the order of their arrival.
The order of exercises at the grounds will be: First, Reading of the declaration of Independence by Mr. D. C. Beach, orations by Hon. J. H. Richey, of Lawrence, and of J. Wade McDonald, of Winfield.
Match game of baseball; Glass ball shooting tournament.
Trotting match for a purse of $50 to the best green horse in Cowley County, at 2 o’clock p.m. Three or more horses to make a field. Ten percent of the premium charged on all entries.
Running race for a purse of $25, open to any horse in Cowley County. Four or more horses to make a field. Ten percent of the premium charged on all entries.
Dancing on the platform will commence at a seasonable hour, and continue as long as you want to dance.
Ice cream and lemonade in abundance, and plenty of cool water and shade free of expense. The Methodist ladies will set a table for the hungry at 25 cents a meal. The whole to conclude with a splendid display of fireworks.
Come out, everybody, and have the grandest time ever had in Winfield. The grove is one of the best in the country, and the race track is in splendid condition. A twenty dollar banner will be awarded to the largest delegation from any town in Cowley County.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.
At the primary election in Winfield the following gentlemen were elected delegates. First ward, W. O. Johnson, C. Coldwell, J. E. Saint, David Long; second ward, H. Brotherton, C. Trump, D. L. Kretsinger, Archie Stewart; delegate at large, David C. Beach. This is understood to be a Shenneman delegation.
[DISTRICT
COURT CALENDAR - AUGUST TERM.]
Winfield Courier, August 21, 1879.
(Commencing Monday, Aug. 25, 1879.)
DEFENDANT LAWYER(S)
TENTH DAY.
S. L. Brettun Black and Beach
vs.
Foster Hayworth
John Farber Black and Beach
vs.
Alfred Knox
[REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, September 11, 1879.
The Cowley County Republican convention met on Saturday, Sept. 6th, at 11 o’clock a.m., at Manning’s Hall, in Winfield.
Committee on credentials reported the following named delegates entitled to vote in this convention; which report was adopted.
Winfield City: D. C. Beach, H. Brotherton, C. Trump, D. L. Kretsinger, Archie Stewart, W. A. Johnson, C. Coldwell, J. E. Saint, D. Long.
Winfield Courier, December 11, 1879.
The following is a list of the elective and appointed officers of Winfield lodge No. 101, I. O. O. F., to serve for the ensuing year.
N. G.: A. W. Davis.
V. G.: James H. Vance.
Rec. Sec.: David C. Beach.
Treas.: Max Shoeb.
W.: John W. Smiley.
C.: D. W. Southard.
I. G.: M. B. Shields.
O. G.: F. Ebenback.
R. S. to N. G.: Jacob Lipps.
L. S. to N. G.: Charles Youngheim.
R. S. to V. G.: John Fleming.
L. S. to V. G.: Daniel Steel.
R. S. S.: B. M. Terrill.
L. S. S.: Jno. Hohenscheidt.
Chaplain: W. H. H. Maris.
D. D. G. M.: M. G. Troup.
[LADIES’
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.]
Winfield Courier, January 22, 1880.
On January 17th, the ladies who met for the purpose of organizing a public reading room and library, received reports from the four ward committees who had been canvassing the city.
The city had obtained 63 lady members at $3 per year and received $175.00 in books, $77.75 in cash, 10 papers (daily, etc.), 1 clock and bracket, 2 window shades, and several pictures. The southwest ward has been but partially canvassed.
A committee on constitution was appointed, consisting of Mrs. Van Doren, Mrs. Dr. Davis, Mrs. Wallis, Mrs. Trimble, and Mrs. Holloway. This committee is to report at next meeting.
Mrs. Earnest, Mrs. Hickok and Mr. Beach were made a committee on procuring a suitable room, to report at next meeting.
Meeting adjourned to meet at 4 p.m., Jan. 22nd, at the Baptist church.
Everybody interested in this important enterprise is earnestly requested to be present at this meeting. MARY A. BRYANT, Sec’y pro tem.
Beach gets a partner: Chas. C. Black...
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.
Winfield Courier, March 4, 1880.
Mr. D. C. Beach is back from his eastern trip.
[GOOD
TEMPLARS: OFFICERS OF THE I. O. G. T.]
Winfield
Courier, May 6, 1880.
A public installation of the officers of the I. O. G. T. took place in the Odd Fellow’s hall Monday evening. The society is in a very flourishing condition and is accomplishing much good in the community. The following officers were installed.
W. - C.T.D. C. Beach.
W. V. T. Mrs. Clara Beach.
W. S. Henry Rowland.
W. F. S. Miss Mollie Bryant.
W. T. R. C. Story.
W. C. Rev. J. Cairns.
W. M. Forest Roland.
W. G. Miss Frederick.
W. Sen. F. T. Berkey.
W. R. H. S. Mrs. E. T. Trimble.
W. L. H. S. Mrs. Maggie Weeks.
W. A. S. Miss Mary Cochran.
W. A. M. Miss M. E. Gale.
E. T. Trimble taking his seat as P. W. C. Templar.
After the installation we had the pleasure of listening to the remarks by R. C. Story, E. T. Trimble, and Mr. Seward, of Kentucky.
Wife of David C. Beach...
Winfield
Courier, August 19, 1880.
Mrs. C. T. Beach has gone on a visit to Lawrence.
Winfield Courier, September 23, 1880.
Most of our Chicago excursionists and visitors to the east have returned and are generally much improved in health and spirits, having had “a good time.” Mrs. Sykes and children, Mrs. Millington and Jessie, Mr. Cairns and wife, Mrs. Beach, Mrs. Kretsinger, Mrs. Holloway, and Mr. Fitzgerald are some of the returning wanderers that we know of.
David C. Beach...
[THE
NEW CITY OFFICERS.]
Winfield Courier, April 21, 1881.
On Monday night Mayor Troup gave his nominations for city officers in the council. The names offered by him were: For marshal, James Bethel; for city clerk, D. C. Beach; for street commissioner, C. M. Wood, for city engineer, S. C. Smith. The council confirmed the appointments of Beach for clerk and Smith for engineer, but refused to confirm Bethel as marshal. A resolution was passed requiring the marshal to perform the duties of street commissioner in addition to his own, and reducing his salary to forty dollars a month. The council then went into executive session on the marshal question, which resulted in the appointment of Mr. John Burris. Mr. Burris is a good man, and will fill the position to the satisfaction of all, if he decides to accept the appointment.
[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.
D. C. Beach gave $5.00.
Impossible to tell which “Mrs. Beach” and daughter the following covers...
[REPORT
FROM NEW SALEM: BY OLIVIA.]
Winfield Courier, June 23, 1881.
Mrs. Beach and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, and Miss Davis visited at Bovees and Hoylands last week.
David C. Beach...
[THE
MANNY TRIAL.]
Winfield Courier, July 7, 1881.
The defendant is presumed innocent until he is proven guilty, and the state is required to make out each particular and material point in the case to the satisfaction of the jury beyond a reasonable doubt; and if, upon the whole of the evidence, both direct and circumstantial, there is a reasonable doubt of guilt, the jury should acquit.
The argument of the state was opened by Mr. Beach in a general review of the evidence. He was followed by Judge Soward who made an able argument extending over an hour and a half, containing many excellent points. M. G. Troup followed with an hour, Judge Camp-bell with an hour and a half, and Attorney Jennings closed.
The jury remained out all night and till late the next day when, having failed to agree, they were discharged by the court. The ballot stood seven for conviction and five for acquittal.
Mrs. Beach???...
Winfield Courier, September 22, 1881.
Mrs. Beach has been recuperating at Geuda Springs.
David C. Beach...
Winfield Courier, November 10, 1881.
Court is in session: the lambs and the lions are mingling together in harmony under the soothing influence of Judge Torrance’s presence. Among the lions we notice Henry H. Asp,
T. H. Soward, Frank Jennings, G. H. Buckman, D. C. Beach, O. M. Seward, J. E. Allen, Jas. O’Hare, S. D. Pryor, James McDermott, A. P. Johnson, A. H. Green, W. P. Hackney, A. B. Taylor, Lovell H. Webb, C. R. Mitchell, Joe Houston, Cal. Swarts, Charlie Eagan, and others. The list of lambs can be found in our Court docket of last week.
It
appears Beach and Black are no longer together...
Cowley
County Courant, November 17, 1881.
D.
C. BEACH, LAWYER AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Southeast corner 8th and Main, upstairs.
Mrs.
Beach...
Winfield Courier, November 24, 1881.
The Good Templars had another interesting meeting this week. The paper edited by Mrs. Beach was a gem. It sparkled with wit, eloquence, pathos, and instruction. The address by W. C. T. Finch startled the Lodge and electrified the members, but viewing it from a critic’s standpoint, I think there is great room for improvement. We have been troubled with a smoky place for some time, and last night Capt. Siverd explained the mystery by saying, “that it was caused by one of Mr. Beach’s ideas getting crosswise in the flue.” I will say to those of the members who have stayed away on account of the smoke that they can come back now, as the obstacle will be removed and put to its legitimate use next Monday night during the debate. The attendance and interest are increasing. Let us have a full lodge at the next meeting. BY A MEMBER.
Mr.
Beach...
Winfield Courier, December 15, 1881.
Mr. James Kelly resigned his position as Justice of the Peace Monday evening. The names of Messrs. Beach, Buckman, and Soward have been spoken of in connection with the succession.
David C. Beach, City Clerk...
Cowley County Courant, December 22, 1881.
WINFIELD, DECEMBER 19, 1881.
Council met in regular session. The president of the council, Mr. Read, presiding, in the absence of the mayor. Present: Councilmen Read, Hodges, Platter, and Gary, city attorney and clerk.
M. L. READ, Pres. Council, Acting Mayor.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, CITY CLERK.
Cowley County Courant, December 22, 1881.
Probate Court.
David C. Beach filed second account as administrator of the estate of John W. Taylor, deceased.
Winfield Courier, January 5, 1882.
The officers of the different townships interested in the old Winfield scrip business met at the Courthouse last Friday and apportioned the expenses of fighting the cases as follows: Vernon $15, Pleasant Valley $15, Walnut $30, Fairview $9, Winfield City $186. The valuation of the property of old Winfield Township is $437,854, and is divided as follows: Vernon $21,428; Fairview $12,914; Walnut $115,312; Pleasant Valley $21,613; Winfield City $266,559. [Figures do not match with total given of $437,854. MAW]
The cost of fighting the cases to be $300. Senator Sluss, of Sedgwick, looked the matter up thoroughly and gives a very strong opinion that the scrip was legally issued. Trustees, Becker, of Pleasant Valley; Weimer, of Fairview; Roberts, of Walnut; and clerk Beach, of Winfield, were present and assisted in making the apportionment.
Winfield Courier, February 23, 1882.
A. H. Dow, Grand Master of the Odd Fellows, writes to D. C. Beach, Esq., that he will be in Winfield on Saturday next, and will meet the Lodge of this city on Saturday evening.
Winfield Courier, March 2, 1882.
Go to the office of D. C. Beach, City Clerk, and register. Do it now and read the rest of this paper afterward.
Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.
There is considerable complaint from parties wishing to register that the City Clerk is not in his office regularly during business hours, and it is claimed by many that they have called frequently and found no one in the office. How is it, friend Beach, can’t you set some particular hour when persons can register?
Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup presiding. Roll call, present: councilmen Read, Gary, and Mater; City Attorney Seward; Clerk Beach. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
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 20, 1882.
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Council met in regular session, Mayor M. G. Troup presiding. Present, Councilmen Read, Gary, Mater, and Hodges, City Attorney Seward, and Clerk Beach.
The Mayor appointed David C. Beach, City Clerk, for the coming year.
On motion of Mr. Gary, the appointment was confirmed by the Council.
M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, April 20, 1882.
The new council met Monday night. Mr. Read was re-elected President of the council and Mr. Beach, City Clerk. The Mayor nominated James Bethel for Marshal, but the council failing to confirm, the matter was laid over to the next meeting.
Winfield Courier, April 27, 1882.
This is Court week and our lion-like attorneys are in clover. The following gentlemen are present: A. J. Pyburn of La Mars, Missouri; C. R. Mitchell, of Geuda Springs; Senator Hackney, Judge McDonald, Judge Tipton, Jas. O’Hare, Henry E. Asp, S. D. Pryor, J. F. McMullen, D. C. Beach, O. M. Seward, J. E. Allen, A. P. Johnson, James McDermott, P. H. Albright, T. H. Soward, Geo. H. Buckman, M. G. Troup, and County Attorney Jennings.
Winfield Courier, May 4, 1882.
Council Proceedings.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, MAY 1, 1882.
Councilmen met in regular sessions, Mayor M. G. Troup presiding. Present, Councilmen Read, Gary, McMullen, and Wilson, City Attorney, and Clerk.
M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, May 11, 1882.
Lodge Items—Communicated.
The Good Templars had one of the most pleasant meetings at their hall on last Saturday evening of any since their Lodge was organized. It was the evening for installation of officers, and they were regularly installed by Lodge Deputy, E. T. Trimble.
The officers for the ensuing quarter are:
W. C. T., Mrs. E. T. Trimble.
W. V. T., Frank W. Finch.
P. W. C. T., David C. Beach.
R. S., E. T. Trimble.
L. S., Forest V. Rowland.
R. Sec’y, Frank H. Greer.
Ass’t Sec’y, Miss May Halyard.
F. Sec’y, Miss Anna Rowland.
W. T., Mrs. L. Schaffhausen.
W. Chap., Rev. J. Cairns.
W. M., James Lorton.
W. D. M., Miss Alice Dunham.
W. G., Miss Lizzie Schaffhausen.
W. Sen., M. F. Higgins.
Organist, Miss Lola Silliman.
Chorister, Mrs. H. Rowland.
Violinist, W. W. Leffingwell.
Librarian, Mrs. A. Hamilton.
After the installation the members mingled in social intercourse for some time, and were entertained with music by the choir, literary exercises, etc. Quite a large delegation from the Oxford Lodge came over in answer to a special invitation. The members of Winfield Lodge passed a few very pleasant hours with their visitors, and dispersed at a late hour feeling that “there was strength in union.” The party from Oxford returned at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. OBSERVER.
Winfield Courier, May 18, 1882.
Council Proceedings.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, May 15th, 1882.
Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Troup. The following officers answered to the call of the roll: Councilmen Read, Gary, and Wilson, and City Clerk.
M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, May 25, 1882.
Council Proceedings.
M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, June 8, 1882.
Council Proceedings.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, JUNE 5TH, 1882.
Council met in regular session, Mayor M. G. Troup in chair. Present: Councilmen Read, Gary, Wilson, and McMullen; City Attorney and Clerk.
M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
For a genuine systematic liar and sneak of the first water, commend us to the dirty, bald-headed, meddlesome, red-wigged idiot, who so shamefully disgraces the office of city clerk of Winfield, David C. Beach. It seems to us that it would be a sensible thing for the Mayor to put a man in his position who would conduct his business in such a manner as to make it a less hardship for a man to go to his office and register than to lose his vote. Reasons are unnecessary to those who are acquainted with the city clerk. The appellation “coon-hunter” is very appropriately bestowed upon this officious gent, and a large proportion of the respectable people of our city would rejoice to see him forced to follow his favorite avocation, and relieved from his official duties as an appointee in an office to which he could not be elected under any circumstances, were it an elective office.
An officer who will speculate on the scrip issued by himself as clerk, to poor laborers who are compelled to have all the money they can get, by discounting it at ruinous rates and then turning it into the city treasury in the place of cash received for licenses, as Beach is charged with doing, is not entitled to the respect of any community, much less their confidence as an official.
Winfield Courier, June 29, 1882.
RECAP ONLY OF CLERK’S QUARTERLY STATEMENT JUNE 5, 1882.
GENERAL CITY FUND...RECEIPTS TOTAL: $174.54.
CONTRA TOTAL: $175.40.
BALANCE DUE TREASURY: $.86 [EIGHTY-SIX CENTS IN THE HOLE!]
SIDEWALK TAX FUND BALANCE: $179.60
TOTAL NUMBER WARRANTS REMAINING OUTSTANDING & UNPAID: 46.
TOTAL NUMBER WARRANTS UNPAID: $897.36.
CITY CLERK: DAVID C. BEACH.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, July 13, 1882.
Council met pursuant to adjournment, Mayor Troup in the chair.
Present: Councilmen Read, McMullen, and Wilson, City Clerk and Attorney.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, July 20, 1882.
Council met in regular session, Mayor M. G. Troup in chair.
Roll called: Present, Councilmen Read, Gary, and Wilson, City Attorney and Clerk.
On motion Council adjourned to meet on Monday evening July 24th, 1882.
M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, July 27, 1882.
Council Proceedings.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, JULY 24, 1882.
Council met in adjourned session, Mayor Troup presiding. Present: Councilmen Read, Gary, and Wilson, City Attorney and Clerk.
The Committee on Finance reported on clerk’s quarterly statements, and on reports of City Treasurer for months ending May 12th and June 15th, that they had examined the same and found them correct; also on bill of J. E. Conklin, for dirt $25.00, and of Winfield COURIER for printing, $28.50, that they found them correct and recommended payment.
On bill of Winfield Courant for printing $11.00, they recommended that it be allowed at $10.50. Reports adopted and warrants ordered drawn for the respective amounts.
Council adjourned. M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, August 3, 1882.
D. C. Beach has erected a very neat residence on his lots near the mounds, east Ninth Avenue.
D. C. Beach and Clara T. Beach...
Winfield Courier, August 10, 1882.
Good Templar Items.
The Good Templars of this city on last Friday evening installed the officers for the term commencing August 1st as follows.
P. W. C. T.: Mrs. E. T. Trimble.
W. V. T.: Mrs. Riehl.
W. Sec.: James Lorton.
S. T.: Miss M. Page.
W. G.: Miss Lizzie Schaffhousen.
W. Sen.: S. B. Davis.
W. C.: John Rowland.
W. A. Sec: Miss May Halyard.
W. F. Sec.: D. C. Beach.
W. M.: Frank W. Finch.
W. D. M.: Miss Alice Dunham.
R. H. S.: Mrs. Clara T. Beach.
L. H. S.: Mrs. Kate M. Smedley.
W. C. T.: Frank H. Greer.
L. D.: E. T. Trimble.
Sec. Of Divisions: Miss Lizzie Gridley.
The Lodge has been formed into two literary divisions, furnishing exercises for the entertainment of the members alternately. The exercises consist of essays, recitations, music, debates, etc. They are now editing a semi-monthly paper called the Prohibitionist, which is always very interesting. The members are not only striving to forward in every way possible the temperance cause, but are making the lodge room a pleasant place to spend an evening. The lodge is weekly increasing in numbers, and the meetings are becoming very interesting and profitable. J. B.
David
C. Beach...
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, August 10, 1882.
Council met in regular session, Mayor M. G. Troup in the Chair. Roll called. Present: Councilmen Read, McMullen, and Gary, City Attorney and Clerk.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, August 17, 1882.
Council met pursuant to adjournment. Mayor Troup in chair.
Roll called. Present: Councilmen Read, McMullen, and Gary, City Attorney and Clerk.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, August 17, 1882.
Mr. D. C. Beach has nearly completed a fine residence on east 9th Avenue. The plasterers and painters are now at work.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, August 24, 1882.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup presiding.
Roll called. Present: Councilmen Read, Gary, and Wilson and City Attorney and Clerk.
Report of City Clerk of receipts and expenditures for the year ending June 15, 1882, was read as follows. . . .
Receipts from—
Licenses: $$820.65.
Fines, Police Court: $222.26.
General Tax: $1,035.00.
Dog Tax: $7.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS: $2,084.91.
Warrants issued for the following purposes.
For official salaries: $891.60.
For street crossings and street work: $1,476.18.
For printing: $81.50.
For removing nuisances: $10.50.
For election expenses: $40.00.
For Miscellaneous Items: $336.65.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF WARRANTS: $2,835.83.
The report was placed on file.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance providing for a tax levy of five (5) mills to meet outstanding indebtedness and current expenses for the coming year.
On motion Council adjourned to meet on Tuesday, August 22, at 8 p.m.
M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, August 24, 1882.
Council Proceedings.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, AUGUST 22, 1882.
Council met in adjourned session, Mayor Troup in chair. Roll called: Present, Councilmen Read, McMullen, Gary, and Wilson, and City Clerk.
Ordinance 164 levying a tax for general revenue was read and on motion of Mr. McMullen was taken up for consideration by sections. Sections 1, 2, and 3 were adopted on motion to adopt as a whole in its final passage. The vote stood as follows: Those voting aye were Messrs. Read, McMullen, Gary, and Wilson. Nays one and the ordinance was declared adopted.
On motion Council adjourned. M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, September 7, 1882.
Council met in regular session, Mayor M. G. Troup presiding.
Present: Councilmen Read, Gary, and Wilson; City attorney and Clerk.
DAVID C. BEACH, CITY CLERK.
Mrs. D. C. Beach...
Winfield Courier, September 14, 1882.
At the regular July meeting of the Library Association the following ladies were elected as directors for the year ending 1883: Mrs. J. S. Mann, Mrs. A. T. Spotswood, Mrs. D. L. Kretsinger, Mrs. D. C. Beach, Mrs. J. Curns, Mrs. M. L. Jewell, Mrs. A. L. Schaffhausen, Mrs. Fahnestock, Mrs. Albro, and Miss Alice Dunham.
MRS. E. T. TRIMBLE, Secretary.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup, presiding. Present: Councilmen Gary, McMullen, and Wilson, City Attorney and Clerk.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, October 5, 1882.
Council met in regular session, Mayor M. G. Troup presiding. Present: Councilmen Gary, Wilson, McMullen, and City Attorney Seward. In the absence of City Clerk, D. C. Beach, on motion of Gary, O. M. Seward was appointed City Clerk pro tem. Minutes of meetings of Sept. 4th and 18th, 1882, read and approved.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, October 5, 1882.
David C. Beach and wife are in Topeka this week.
Clara T. Beach...
Winfield Courier, October 12, 1882.
Mrs. Clara T. Beach was last week elected Grand Worthy Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars of this State. Her husband, City Clerk Beach, filled the office for several years, during which time he got the affairs of the Grand Lodge in excellent shape.
Winfield Courier, October 12, 1882.
I. O. G. T.
At the recent session of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars held in Topeka Oct. 3rd and 4th, the following officers were chosen.
G. W. C. T.: James A. Troutman, Topeka.
G. W. Coun.: G. S. Dearborn, Vinland.
G. W. V. T.: Miss Orleana Walrath, Oxford.
G. W. S.: Mrs. Clara T. Beach, Winfield.
G. W. T.: James Grimes, Parsons.
G. W. Chap.: Rev. A. S. Buzzell, Dodge City.
G. W. Mar.: A. D. Billings, Marion.
G. W. G.: Mrs. M. A. Brown, Girard.
G. W. Sent.: E. Y. Dollenmayer, Wilson.
G. W. A. S.: W. P. Biggs, Lawrence.
G. W. D. M.: Mrs. N. E. Williford, Galena.
P. G. W. C. T.: L. Brown, Girard.
David
C. Beach...
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, October 26, 1882.
Council Proceedings.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, OCTOBER 16, 1882.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup in chair. Roll called. Present: Councilmen McMullen, Gary, and Wilson, City Attorney and Clerk.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
GOOD TEMPLARS.]
Winfield Courier, November 9, 1882.
The Good Templars installed their officers on last Friday evening for the quarter commencing Nov. 1st as follows.
W. C. T. S.: S. B. Davis.
W. V. T.: Mrs. N. J. Lundy.
W. S.: Miss Ella Kelly.
W. C.: John Rowland.
W. F. S.: D. C. Beach.
W. M.: Wm. Lorton.
W. T.: Mrs. Anna Hamilton.
W. I G.: Miss Mary Cairns.
W. Sen.: John Conner.
P. W. C. T.: Frank H. Greer.
W. A. S.: Frank W. Finch.
W. D. M.: Miss Alice Carson.
W. R. S.: Miss Louie Morris.
W. L. S.: Miss Lizzie Schaffhausen.
Captain of Division No. 1: F. W. Finch.
Captain of Division No. 2: James Cairns.
Organist: Miss Lola Silliman.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, November 16, 1882.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, NOVEMBER 6, 1882.
Council met in regular session, Mayor M. G. Troup in chair. Roll called. Present, Councilmen Read, McMullen, Gary, and Wilson; City Attorney and Clerk.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
David C. Beach again tendered his resignation as City Clerk, which was accepted. The Mayor appointed Lovell H. Webb to the position of City Clerk for the remainder of the term, he to file his bond for approval at the next regular meeting. On motion, the appointment of the Mayor was confirmed by the council.
The Finance Committee reported on Clerk’s quarterly statement for Sept. 15th that they had examined the same and found it correct. Reports adopted. On Police Judges report for June the Committee reported that they found it correct. Report adopted.
E. H. Lintrell and W. B. McConnels made a statement concerning the fines assessed against them in Police Court for violation of the Ordinance relating to licenses. The Mayor for the reason that the violations were technical and unintentional, remitted their fines. The action of the Mayor was on motion approved by the Council, and the City Clerk was instructed to inform the Police Judge of the same.
On motion the City Clerk was instructed to notify the Police Judge to make his reports for months of Sept. and Oct.
Council then adjourned. M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, November 16, 1882.
David C. Beach now occupies the building recently built by A. H. Doane on Ninth Avenue. It makes a neat and conveniently located law office.
Winfield Courier, November 16, 1882.
Lovell H. Webb has been appointed and confirmed as City Clerk in place of D. C. Beach, resigned. This is a deserving compliment to our young friend and one which he will honor.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, December 14, 1882.
Council Proceedings.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, DEC. 4, 1882.
Council met in regular session, Mayor M. G. Troup presiding.
Roll called: Present, Councilmen Read, McMullen and Gary; City Attorney and Clerk.
Minutes of last regular session read and approved.
The Police Judge’s reports for the months of September and October were read and referred to Committee on Finance.
The following bills were presented, allowed, and ordered paid:
L. C. Fleming, Repairs City tools: $1.50.
S. C. Smith, services City Eng.: $12.50.
G. B. Rowland, street and alley crossings: $19.20.
City Officers, salaries Nov.: $67.90.
David C. Beach, services Reg. Books: $15.00.
The following bills were approved and recommended to the County Commissioners for payment:
Wallis & Wallis, goods for City poor: $30.00.
J. A. Earnest: $5.00.
Bill of Horning & Whitney for scythe, nails, and scythe stone, $1.15, was referred to the Finance Committee.
The council were addressed by a committee of ladies in the question of an appropriation to the City Library.
It was moved by Col. McMullen that the City Council appropriate the sum of $25.00 per month for a City Library in accordance with the petition filed in this case. Motion lost.
Bond of L. H. Webb as City Clerk, with W. C. Robinson, J. Wade McDonald, W. S. Mendenhall, and J. S. Mann, as sureties, was read and approved by the Council.
The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That the Mayor and Council hereby tender their thanks to David C. Beach for the faithful and efficient manner in which he has performed the duties of the office of City Clerk.
On motion Council adjourned. M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
NOTE: FIRST TIME BEACH FAILED TO SHOW WHO VOTED AYE AND WHO VOTED NAY ON THE CITY LIBRARY REQUEST OF $25.00 PER MONTH.
NOT SURPRISED IT FAILED...DO NOT THINK CITY HAD MUCH MONEY.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, December 28, 1882.
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
CITY OF WINFIELD, DECEMBER 22, 1882.
Council met pursuant to adjournment, Mayor Troup in the chair. Present: Councilmen Read, McMullen, Gary, and Wilson, and the City Attorney.
In the absence of the City Clerk, D. C. Beach, Esq., was elected Clerk pro tem.
Petition of W. F. Bowen and others in reference to dray licenses was presented and read.
The City Attorney presented proposed Ordinance No. 166 entitled “An Ordinance amending Sec. No. 1 of Ordinance No. 135, providing for the levy and collection of certain license taxes,” as instructed at the last meeting, which proposed Ordinance was read and considered by sections, with the following result: The proposed Ordinance as a whole was then submitted to a vote on its final passage, with the following result. Those voting aye were Councilmen Read, McMullen, Wilson, and Gary; noes, none; and the Ordinance was declared passed, and was approved by the Mayor.
On motion the Council adjourned. M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: L. H. WEBB, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, February 8, 1883.
The Good Templars installed their officers for the ensuing quarter on last Friday evening as follows.
W. C. T.: Frank W. Finch.
W. V. T.: Mrs. N. J. Lundy.
W. Secretary: Chas. Jenkins.
W. F. Secretary: D. C. Beach.
W. T.: Mrs. A. Hamilton.
P. W. C. T.: S. B. Davis.
W. M.: Miss Alice Corson.
W. I. G.: Miss Ella Rounds.
W. O. G.: Geo. Case.
W. Assistant Secretary: Miss Lena Walrath.
W. D. M.: Wm. Lorton.
W. R. S.: Miss Lucy Cairns.
W. L. S.: Miss Rose Rounds.
W. C.: James A. Cairns.
Organist: Lola Silliman.
[CORONER’S JURY: HANGING OF COBB.]
Winfield Courier, February 8, 1883.
How ’Twas Done!
The Evidence Before the Coroner’s Jury and the Verdict.
TELEGRAM FROM THE FATHER.
The investigation by the Coroner on the body of young Cobb was commenced Thursday morning and lasted until Friday noon. The courtroom was constantly thronged with people during the inquest. The Coroner secured the services of Judge Tipton as attorney and David C. Beach as clerk.
Winfield Courier, February 8, 1883.
The township election in Walnut resulted in the election of T. A. Blanchard over his Democratic competitor for trustee by one majority. D C. Beach was elected clerk.
[TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS.]
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1883.
Township Elections.
The following township officers were declared elected by the Board of Commissioners at their canvass of the vote on Tuesday.
WALNUT: T. A. Blanchard, trustee; D. C. Beach, clerk; Joel Mack, treasurer; J. L. King, J. P.; J. Mentch and J. C. Montfort, constables.
Winfield Courier, March 15, 1883.
Six good men can obtain steady employment and earn high wages by applying at once to David C. Beach.
[READING ROOM.]
Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.
A Reading Room.
I see from an associated press dispatch that the ladies of the town of Seneca, in Nemaha County, have opened up a free reading room on a plan very similar to that suggested and sought to be practically operated by the ladies of Winfield. Some of your readers may not know what and where Seneca is. It is a town of less than half the size of Winfield in a county but little more than half as large, with about one-half of the population and not above one-fourth of the productiveness of this county. Yet the enterprising citizens of that little town are able to sustain a public reading room, and send the news through the associated press all over the state and county.
For some months past the ladies of Winfield have been pressing the claims of such an institution in this city, and have grown almost discouraged at the worse than indifference: the half concealed contempt with which their appeals have been met from so many quarters where they had the right to expect help and sympathy.
I do not propose in this article to urge upon your readers the reasons why this effort ought to receive the kindly and cordial support of all of our citizens. To most of them they are patent, and to others they have been presented more forcibly by the ladies in their canvass than I could present them now. I want to appeal to our citizens to at once take hold of this matter and make of it a success. For the sum of six hundred dollars, a suitable building can be obtained and a janitor and librarian employed and all the expenses incident to keeping the room open for one year can be met—and the amount divided among two hundred or three hundred persons is an insignificant sum compared with the great benefits that would accrue to our city and to the young men and women to whom this avenue to intelligence, culture, and refinement would be opened. Is it not worth our while to build up, foster, and encourage such an institution?
Will the COURIER not open up a subscription list and publish from week to week the names of those who will subscribe to a free reading room in Winfield? To head the list, I will give ten dollars for that purpose provided a sufficient amount be raised to carry it on for one year. DAVID C. BEACH.
[CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Emerson in the chair. Roll called. Present: Councilmen McGuire, McMullen and Kretsinger; absent, Councilman Wilson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
The following accounts were approved and recommended to the county commissioners for payment.
A. T. Spotswood & Co., goods, city poor: $5.00.
J. B. Lynn, goods for city poor: $25.00.
J. B. Lynn, goods for city poor: $55.00.
D. C. Beach, house rent: $3.00.
The following accounts were presented and allowed and ordered paid.
E. F. Sears, crossings, etc.: $29.40.
David C. Beach, rent, April: $3.00.
L. H. Webb, canceling stamp for city treasurer: $5.25.
Wm. Warren, crossings, etc.: $46.60.
City officers, April salaries: $67.90.
D. L. Hoblit, election room: $2.00.
The council accepted the offer of O. M. Seward to provide a council room and police judge’s office at five ($5.00) dollars per month.
Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.
Division No. 1 will entertain the members of Winfield Lodge I. O. G. T. at the residence of David C. Beach, Esq., east of the city, on Thursday evening of this week. Conveyances will take any lady members from their homes and return who will notify the W. C. T. or any of the brethren.
Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.
Mr. D. C. Beach expects to start to Chicago on Saturday afternoon to attend the session of the R. W. G. Lodge of Good Templars, to which body he is a delegate from Kansas.
[EDITORIAL CONVENTION HELD AT WINFIELD.]
Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.
Where the Money Came From.
The following are the cash contributions to the general editorial entertainment fund. More was raised than was used and those who subscribed first took more than their share, so that others had to be somewhat limited in their contributions to give others a chance.
D. C. Beach: $1.00.
Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.
Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Beach entertained the Good Templars of this city at their pleasant home near the mounds, on last Thursday evening. A large number were present and a most enjoyable evening was spent.
Winfield Courier, June 21, 1883.
In Memoriam.
At a regular session of Winfield Lodge No. 20, I. O. G. T., held Friday evening, June 15th, 1883, the following resolutions were presented by the committee ‘In Memoriam’ and unanimously adopted:
“And they buried him in the City of David among the Kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God and toward his house.”
When a good man passes out from among his fellows to face the realities of the life beyond, it is meet and fitting that those left behind should pay tribute to his memory, not because of advantage to the dead, but to stimulate the living to an appreciation of those nobler qualities which gave him whose memory we cherish the high place he occupied in our esteem.
As members of Winfield Lodge No. 20, I. O. G. T., standing reverently and with uncovered heads before the memory of our beloved brother, REV. JAMES E. PLATTER, we point to the life of unswerving devotion to the right; of kindly sacrifices for the welfare of his fellow men; of leadership in the rugged paths of truth and duty, cut off in the very beginning of its usefulness; and while we drop a tear of affectionate remembrance upon his grave, rejoice that we can say to our membership, and the friends that knew him but to love, emulate his sterling qualities of mind and soul that your end may be like his, full of honor, but a loss which an entire community mourns as irreparable.
We mingle our tears with those who mourn—with the bereaved wife, children, and mother, and feeling words too feeble to express our sorrow or heal the gaping wounds of their affliction, tenderly commend them to Him who ruleth upon the land and upon the sea, and who has promised to be their Friend and Helper in their hour of need.
Resolved, That the Charter of the Lodge be draped in mourning, and a mourning badge be worn upon each regalia for a period of thirty days next after the adoption of these resolutions.
Resolved, That an engrossed copy of these resolutions be presented to the bereaved family, and that copies be furnished the Winfield papers for publication.
DAVID C. BEACH, FRANK H. GREER, JAMES A. CAIRNS, Committee.
Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.
Mr. D. C. Beach and family returned Tuesday from a week’s pleasure trip into the Territory. They visited Ponca and several other of the Indian agencies, camping along the road.
Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.
David C. Beach, as deputy Grand Secretary, instituted a lodge of Good Templars at Anthony Tuesday night.
Winfield Courier, October 4, 1883.
Mrs. Clara T. Beach, Grand Secretary; Miss Lena Walrath, Grand Vice Templar; and Mrs. E. D. Garlick and David C. Beach, delegates, left Monday for Topeka to attend the annual session of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars of Kansas, which convened in that city on Tuesday last.
[DISTRICT COURT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, October 3, 1883.
CIVIL DOCKET. SIXTH DAY.
Harrison Harrod vs. David C. Beach.
Winfield Courier, February 21, 1884.
RECAP: Estate of Ai. L. Butler...Sumner Butler, Guardian of the estate of Ai. L. Butler, Charles M. Butler, and Henry E. Butler, minors...David C. Beach, Attorney. Petition for sale of real estate presented Feb. 15, 1884 to Probate Judge.
Winfield Courier, February 28, 1884.
Probate Court.
David C. Beach was appointed administrator of the estate of Wm. B. Carr.
Winfield Courier, March 27, 1884.
David C. Beach now has a telephone line to his suburban residence, near the mounds.
[COWLEY COUNTY TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.
The County Temperance Convention.
A Mass Temperance Convention, according to previous announcement, for the organization of the county for Temperance work, convened in the Baptist Church on last Friday at 11 o’clock, with a good representation from the different townships of the county. A temporary organization was effected with Rev. J. Cairns as chairman and Frank H. Greer secretary, and the following committees were appointed.
On permanent organization: Mrs. E. D. Garlick and Messrs. Capt. Stubblefield and N. J. Larkin.
On resolutions: Messrs. A. P. Johnson, D. C. Beach, and C. P. Graham.
On plan of work: Messrs. A. H. Limerick, R. O. Stearns, J. Cairns, D. C. Beach, and C. P. Graham.
[COUNTY CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, April 24, 1884.
The Republican convention of Cowley County met according to call at the Opera House in Winfield on Saturday, April 19, 1884, at 11 o’clock a.m.
DELEGATES.
Walnut: E. M. Reynolds, S. Cure, J. O. Mack, D. C. Beach, Jno. Mentch.
Committee on Permanent Organization and order of business reported as follows.
For Permanent Chairman: I. H. Bonsall.
For Permanent Secretary: T. J. Rude.
For Assistant Secretary: D. C. Beach.
Winfield Courier, June 12, 1884.
D. C. Beach returned from Washington City Monday, where he attended the annual meeting of the Supreme Lodge of I. O. G. T.
Winfield Courier, June 19, 1884.
Messrs. S. L. Gilbert, H. H. Siverd, Joe Finkleburg, and D. C. Beach, from the Masonic Lodge of Winfield, went to New Salem yesterday to assist in the funeral of Mr. W. H. Lucas, a member of the fraternity, who died there Monday.
Winfield Courier, July 17, 1884.
An enthusiastic temperance meeting was held at Sheridan Schoolhouse, in Sheridan Township, last Sunday afternoon, at which James Grimes, of Parsons, and Prof. A. H. Limerick and D. C. Beach, of this city, addressed the people.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 25, 1885.
RECAP PUBLICATION NOTICE RE S. M. JARVIS, PLAINTIFF; ALONZO JOHNSON, DAVID C. BEACH, AND W. L. BLAIR DEFENDANTS. PETITION CALLED FOR AUGUST 24, 1885, AS DEADLINE TO ANSWER OR FORFEIT ON REAL ESTATE ON WHICH THERE WAS A MORTGAGE.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 28, 1885.
VISITING SISTERS.
The Winfield Women’s Relief Corps Have a Pleasant Time in this City.
The ladies composing the Women’s Relief Corps of this city having spent a day with their sister corps in Winfield some weeks ago, and being royally entertained, have since been desirous to dispense similar hospitality; and on Saturday they had the pleasure of entertaining a score of their sister members, who on invitation came to spend the day with them. The little company arrived here shortly after noon, and were received in the G. A. R. Post room by a strong representation of the home corps, Mrs. President Ashman presiding. A welcoming address was made, which was followed by introductions around. The Winfield ladies had come to enjoy themselves, and their hosts were solely intent on contributing to their enjoyment, hence all formality was dispensed with, and cordiality prevailed. Nearly an hour was spent in informal talk, and mutual inquiries in regard to sundry business details, when a messenger from the Leland Hotel announced that dinner was ready, and the Arkansas City ladies and their visitors sat down to a bounteous repast. Mine host Perry, is an old soldier himself, and his patriotic impulses were aroused to treat this interesting party to his best.
After discussing the meal with keen enjoyment, the ladies returned to their post room, where initiations and other secret business took up their time, until 4 o’clock, when they opened their doors to receive a delegation from the Arkansas City post of veterans. The visiting brethren consisted of Senior Vice Commander P. A. Lorry, Quartermaster G. W. Miller, and Comrades M. N. Sinnott, D. P. Marshall, J. D. Guthrie, and F. Lockley. Comrade Conrad, of Winfield, also joined the delegation. . . .
NAMES MENTIONED:
Winfield visitors: Mrs. E. B. Dalton, secretary; Mrs. F. M. Pickens, treasurer; Mrs. J. H. Finch, chaplain; Mesdames W. B. Caton, Dr. Elder, L. Cure, F. Finch, C. Trump, H. H. Limerick, W. R. McDonald, J. Carmine, W. W. Tanner, L. Conrad, A. McClellan, J. A. Cooper, D. C. Beach, J. W. Holaday, J. G. McGregor, C. L. McRoberts, P. P. Powell.
Arkansas City Republican, October 31, 1885.
The W. R. C., of Winfield, visited the Arkansas City Corps last Saturday. The visiting ladies arrived in the city at about 11:30 a.m., and partook of a sumptuous feast which our ladies had prepared for them at the Leland Hotel. In the afternoon the visiting corps was received in the G. A. R. Post-room. Mrs. J. Q. Ashton, president of our corps, presided. An address of welcome was made, followed by introductions. A most social time was had. The following are the names of the visiting ladies.
Mrs. E. B. Dalton, secretary; Mrs. F. M. Pickens, treasurer; Mrs. J. H. Finch, chaplain; Mesdames W. B. Caton, Dr. Elder, L. Cure, F. Finch, C. Trump, H. H. Limerick, W. R. McDonald, J. Carmine, W. W. Tanner, L. Conrad, A. McClellan, J. A. Cooper, D. C. Beach, J. W. Holaday, J. G. McGregor, C. L. McRoberts, P. P. Powell.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 1, 1885.
The following is a list of names set for trial at the January, 1885, term of the District Court of Cowley County, commencing January 6th, 1885.
First
Day - Criminal Docket.
39. State v. David C. Beach.
The
Grinding of the Mill of Justice.
Nearly
All Criminal Cases To Date.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 15, 1885.
State vs. David C. Beach, adultery: trial by court and finding for defendant.
TELEPHONE
DIRECTORY.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 29, 1885.
No. 67. Beach, D. C., office.
No. 68. Beach, D. C., residence.
LAND
SLIDES.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 23, 1885.
The following are the real estate transfers for the past week, as taken from the official records, and furnished the COURIER by the real estate firm of Harris & Clark.
G. W. York to D. C. Beach, 50 x 300 ft. off the nw corner of 27, 32, 4, east; 36 feet and ten rods 22, 32, 4 e. $1,000.00
THE
INCORPORATION MATTER.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 23, 1885.
The matter of taking additional territory into the city limits came up before Judge Torrance yesterday evening, and was postponed to Monday next. Bliss & Wood, Col. Loomis, A. J. Thompson, D. C. Beach, A. A. Howland, the Highland Park Company, and others appeared to protest. The point was made that a mistake occurred in the publication of the late law enabling cities of the second class to extend their corporate limits, the official State paper omitting one section. An enrolled copy of the original bill, from Auditor McCabe, has been sent for.
GRAVES DECORATED.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 4, 1885.
The decoration of the Catholic cemetery was conducted by Messrs. Walter Denning, H. W. Stubblefield, and D. C. Beach, assisted by citizens.
ADDITIONAL
TERRITORY.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 11, 1885.
Judge Torrance came home Sunday, having closed Court at Howard. The incorporation matter came up in chambers before him Monday. The kickers composed about all whose property is in the proposed boundaries: Col. Loomis, A. A. Howland, D. C. Beach, A. J. Thompson, The Highland Park Company, and others. Joseph O’Hare appeared for the city and M. G. Troup, J. F. McMullen, S. D. Pryor, and other attorneys for clients. The Judge has the matter under consideration, having postponed his decision to the 29th inst. He is undecided as to the power of an administering officer in this matter.
LAND
SLIDES.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 25, 1885.
The following are the real estate transfers, filed in the office of Register of Deeds yesterday.
Sarah C Murphy to D C Beach, 50 feet off e end of following: Beginning at a point 45 2-2 feet e and 30 feet s of the nw cor sec 27-32-4e, thence e 300 ft. thence s 141½ ft, thence w 300 ft., thence n 142¼ to place of beginning: $400
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 6, 1885.
Watson Titus is somewhat exercised over his being fined a few days ago for injuring a tree, and makes the statement as follows: He lives in a house for which D. C. Beach is agent. Some days ago, while mowing his yard, he accidently cut off a little tree, fourteen inches high, which was hidden in the weeds. Although on the lot he had rented, a neighbor complained of him and the cost and fine is $7.25. He is a poor man and can illy afford the luxury of a fine for something that was purely accidental.
BEFORE
HIZZONER.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 6, 1885.
The Police Court drouth had a refreshing sprinkle Thursday. L. Wise, charged with unnecessarily blocking Millington Street, plead guilty and got $7.25. He unhitched his team to feed them from his wagon in front of Dr. Mendenhall’s house, and the Doctor kicked: didn’t like a barn yard under his door sill. Wilson Titus dropped $7.25 for killing a tree, by stock, for D. C. Beach. Peter McCush was another $7.25 man, having partaken too freely of liquid refreshments.
Trial Docket
Cowley County District Court,
September
Term, 1885, Commencing Sept. 1st.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 27, 1885.
1869. Winfield Bank vs William A Hybarger, et al. J F McMullen for plaintiff; D C Beach, McDermott & Johnson for defendant.
1922. J A Field & Co vs Brotherton & Silver. D. C. Beach for plaintiff; Jennings & Troup for defendant.
1923. C E Foss & Co vs Phillip Sipe. D. C. Beach for plaintiff; Jennings & Troup for defendant.
1998. H S Bixly vs William Cohagan. Dalton & Madden for plaintiff, D. C. Beach for defendant.
2075. G. B. Shaw & Co. vs Irwin D Franklin et al. Hackney & Asp for plaintiff; D C Beach, S. D. Pryor for defendants.
2117. Marie F Pearson vs John S Bryant et al. D. C. Beach for plaintiff.
2120. David C Beach vs Sarah C Murphy et al. Dalton & Madden for defendant.
2144. S M Jarvis vs Alonzo Johnson et al. A. J. Pyburn for plaintiff; D. C. Beach and John A. Eaton for defendant.
2157. Morrison Implement Co vs Hiram Brotherton et al. D. C. Beach for plaintiff. Jennings & Troup for defendant.
2158. Turtullas R Ray vs Mary C Ray. D. C. Beach for plaintiff.
2180. Ella Marley vs Alvia Marley. D. C. Beach for plaintiff.
K.
C. & S. W. DAMAGES.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 3, 1885.
The County Commissioners have condemned and allowed damages on the right of way of the K. C. & S. W. to Winfield. The damages from the north line of Walnut township, the extent of our last publication, were allowed as follows: W. W. Limbocker, $62; Mrs. M. A. Mock, $78; W. W. Limbocker, $461; Joseph Parr, $2; R. Ehret, $542.40; H. G. Buss and C. A. Buss, $196; S. M. Deal, $847; G. W. Yount, $897; Mrs. Cochran, $37; John C. Burkey, $600.25; J. F. Graham, $300; Mrs. M. A. Andrews, $1,125; M. M. Wells, $325; B. B. Van Deventer, $530; D. F. Clark, $250; David C. Beach, $240.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 10, 1885.
J. F. Graham, W. G. Graham, G. W. Yount, W. W. Limbocker, D. C. Beach, L. C. Clark,
and R. Ehret have filed appeals in the District Court from the K. C. & S. W. damages allowed them for right of way.
LITIGATION’S
LENGTHY LIST.
The Grist in Waiting for the
December, 1885, Term of the District Court,
Beginning
Tuesday, the 15th.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, December 10, 1885.
CIVIL DOCKET. SECOND DAY.
Winfield Bank vs William A Hybarger et al, J F McMullen pros; D C Beach, McDermott & Johnson and Hackney & Asp defense.
Bliss & Wood vs C C Harris, McDonald & Webb pros; David C Beach defense.
J A Field & Co vs Brotherton & Silver, David C Beach pros; Jennings & Troup defense.
C E Foss & Co vs Phillip Sipe, D C Beach pros; Jennings & Troup defense.
H S Bixby vs William Cohagan, Dalton & Madden pros; D C Beach defense.
CIVIL DOCKET. FIFTH DAY.
Marie F Pearson vs John S Bryant et al, David C Beach pros.
CIVIL DOCKET. SIXTH DAY.
David C Beach vs Sarah C Murphy et al, D C Beach pros; Dalton & Madden defense.
S M Jarvis vs Alonzo Johnson, A J Pyburn pros; David C Beach, Jno A Eaton defense.
CIVIL DOCKET. SEVENTH DAY.
Morrison Implement Co vs Hiram Brotherton et al, David C Beach pros; Jennings & Troup defense.
Ella Marley vs Alvis Marley, David C Beach pros.
CIVIL DOCKET. EIGHTH DAY.
David C Beach vs Kansas City & Southwestern R R Co. David C Beach pros; Hackney & Asp defense.
James C Bolon vs Selora A White, D C Beach pros.
CIVIL DOCKET. TENTH DAY.
Sarah C Murphy vs Geo E Murphy, David C Beach pros.
CIVIL DOCKET. ELEVENTH DAY.
193, 2280. Van V Klinefelter et al vs V M Ayres, David C Beach pros.
194, 2282. R S Patterson vs John Fleming, David C Beach pros.
THE
JUSTICE MILL.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, December 17, 1885.
The District Court convened yesterday morning, with Judge Torrance on the bench and the full bar present.
John A. Eaton, on examination by a committee composed of Henry E. Asp, Frank S. Jennings, and David C. Beach, was admitted to the bar, as a regular practitioner.
The docket this term shows 212 cases. It will keep the court on the jump to clear the docket.
LAND
SLIDES.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, December 31, 1885.
Joseph W Simmons et ux to David C Beach, 280 acres, sections 13 and 18, 34-4 and 5e: $1,000
Wm R Carr to David C Beach, ½ n hf sw qr 13-33-4e, executor deed: No $ amount.
G. A. R.
AND W. R. C. INSTALLATION.
A Big Event For the G. A. R.
“Boys” and the W. R. C. “Girls.”
Feast
and Reason.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 14, 1886.
Monday evening was the occasion of a very enjoyable time at the Post, it being the installation of the new officers elect. The boys have a very roomy and well furnished Post room and well fitted for entertaining a crowd. The Woman’s Relief Corps was out in full strength and quite a number of visitors. Everybody was sociable and jolly and the reporter felt just like a school boy on holiday. We like to mingle in such a crowd. We feel better for days afterward.
After the installation the ladies of the Relief Corps slyly brought out some mysterious looking packages and soon revealed a feast that every old “vet,” including the reporter, began to grin about and never let up until they reached home and had to send for the doctor. Cakes, oranges, candy, apples, and everything good was passed around in abundance. The reporter and John Arrowsmith were on the sick list and looked as blue as indigo because they couldn’t eat anything. Dr. Wells’ friends watched him closely and whenever the bald place on his head began to turn blue, they pounded him on the back, and took away his dish. Tom Soward and Capt. Nipp were cautioned by their friends several times to eat slower, but you might as well have told them, during the war, to fight slower. They are excusable as they confidently told the reporter they had been expecting this and had fasted since the day before. Earnest Reynolds never grunted after the cake began to go around. He looked down at the floor and lost no time. It is estimated that the Post lost $4.67 by his presence. As for Siverd, words will not express his troubles. Three times was he choked on an orange. His friends are very much worried about him, as he has been troubled for years with dyspepsia. After the feast it was noticed that the Captain’s pockets stuck out like an air balloon, and it is thought he is injured internally. Space will not allow us to speak of the other boys. They all did justice to everything. Their gastronomical propensities worked like a charm.
The following were the officers installed: A. B. Limerick, Post Commander; J. E. Snow, S. V. P.; J. J. Carson, J. V. P.; T. H. Soward, Q. M.; H. L. Wells, Surgeon; H. H. Siverd, O. B.; J. H. Snyder, C.; C. L. McRoberts, O. G.; Lewis Conrad, A.; D. C. Beach, S. M.
The following are the officers of the Woman’s Relief Corps: Mrs. Elma Dalton, P.; Mrs. Julia Caton, S. V. P.; Mrs. H. L. Wells, J. V. P.; Mrs. Dr. Pickens, Treasurer; Mrs. D. C. Beach, Secretary; Mrs. Lewis Conrad, C.; Mrs. A. J. Thompson, C.; Mrs. C. Trump, G.
The installation ceremonies were beautiful. We don’t believe there is any city in Kansas that can boast of a better Post than Winfield.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 21, 1886.
The following officers of Winfield Lodge No. 101, I. O. O. F., were installed for the ensuing year: Jos. O’Hare, N. G.; A. B. Taylor, V. G.; D. C. Beach, Rec. Secretary; J. P. Stewart, Per. Secretary. S. J. Helper, Treasurer; M. B. Shields, Conductor; J. W. Chancy, Warden; J. H. Vance, R. S. to N. G.; M. Hahn, L. S. to N. G.; H. H. Siverd, L. S. to V. G.; A. Snowhill, R. S. to V. G. This order has a very strong organization here, and is in fine working order.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 18, 1886.
D. C. Beach left Tuesday on the S. F. for Topeka, a delegate to the Grand Lodge of Masons, now in session at that place.
LAND
SLIDES.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 25, 1886.
David C Beach and wife to Mercy Y Funk, a certain tract bounded as follows, beginning at a point on a line sw qr 23-32-4e, 20 rods e of sw corner of said qr running thence north 10 rods thence w 37 feet, thence s 10 rods, thence e 36 feet to the place of beginning: $500.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 18, 1886.
S. A. Chapel, of New Salem, has formed a partnership with D. C. Beach in the land and loan business. Both gentlemen are well and favorably known and will do a good business.
[HAD TO QUIT AFTER MARCH 1886, WINFIELD COURIER. ONLY OTHER ITEM APPEARS IN ARKANSAS CITY REPUBLICAN IN AUGUST 1886. MAW]
[PICNIC: WOMAN’S RELIEF CORPS.]
Arkansas City Republican, August 27, 1886.
Gala Picnic.
The Woman’s Relief Corps, of Winfield, having invited their sister corps of Arkansas City to enjoy a festivity with them yesterday, the following ladies responded to the call.
Mesdames Ashton, Guthrie, Mansfield, Ruby, Taylor, Lewis, Chapin, Bluebaugh, Nelson, Neil Shields; and Miss Pickering.
Arriving at their destination, they were met by their entertainers, who conveyed their guests to Winfield’s beautiful park near the placid waters of the Walnut, where they were greeted by some 60 co-workers in that grand old regiment—Relief.
The sociability and encouragement of these ladies with each other was pleasant to behold. And when the hour for dinner arrived, quite a number of Winfield’s veterans of 61 and 65 came down to the happy throng to assist in doing away with that bountiful repast, which was spread upon a table rock, 12 x 20 feet, and which seated about forty persons. The dinner was simply immense and the ladies of Winfield with Mesdames Walton, Beach, and Thompson at the head, spared no pains to make this social gathering one to be long remembered by their guests. The quarter-master and chaplain of the Arkansas City post were also present to keep a protective eye on the ladies (as it were). And the ladies (oh my) didn’t they do themselves proud in catering to the wants of the inner man, a day long to be remembered by ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.