EMANUEL DAVIS.

[Often referred to as “Capt. Davis.”]

Winfield.

Winfield 1874: Emanuel Davis, 50; spouse, Celia, 29.

Kansas 1875 Census, Winfield Township, Cowley County, March 1, 1875.

Name age sex color Place/birth Where from

E. Davis 51 m w Ohio Ohio

Celia Davis 30 f w Ireland Ohio

FROM THE NEWSPAPERS.

Winfield Messenger, July 19, 1872.

The Agricultural Society. This society has secured by deed 24 acres on the east side of Main Street just south of Winfield for a Fair ground.

This ground is beautifully graded by nature and cannot be excelled as a location for this purpose. The Directors now propose to fit up the grounds as rapidly as possible for the approaching Fair. Let every farmer now come in and subscribe from one to ten shares at five dollars each, as the funds are wanted to improve the grounds. Persons wishing to furnish labor, posts, lumber or other material, will please call on the undersigned committee.

C. M. WOOD, J. D. COCHRAN, E. DAVIS.

Winfield Messenger, July 26, 1872.

Capt. E. Davis has returned from St. Jo, where he has been spending a few weeks feasting on the fruits of that country.

Winfield Messenger, August 16, 1872.

GRANT AND WILSON CLUB. The Republicans of Winfield and vicinity met at the courthouse in this place on last Saturday evening for the purpose of organizing a Grant and Wilson Club. The organization of the club was perfected by the adoption of a constitution and by-laws, and the election of the following named persons as permanent officers: L. J. Webb, president; E. B. Kager, Vice President; E. S. Torrance, secretary; H. Brotherton, Treasurer. J. A. Myton, E. Davis, and E. P. Hickok were elected as members of the executive committee.

Winfield Messenger, September 6, 1872.

ATTENTION: Those persons having taken stock in the Cowley County Agricultural Society to be paid in work on the Fair Grounds and those persons wishing to take stock and pay in work will report at once to the Committee.

It is necessary that you should respond promptly as this work must be performed before the 20th, of the month.

C. M. WOOD, J. D. COCHRAN, E. DAVIS, Committee.

Winfield Messenger, September 20, 1872.

Capt. Davis is building an addition on the north side of his Livery Stable, for his carriages.

[COWLEY COUNTY FAIR—LIST OF PREMIUMS AWARDED.]

Winfield Messenger, October 4, 1872.

Lot Five—Matches—Spans for Carriages. Premium to E. Davis.

Lot Seven—Single Horses for Carriage and Harness. Ten Entries.

Premiums to J. Hooker and E. Davis.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

The Excavation ‘erected in the ground’ on the lot adjoining Capt. Davis’ Livery stable will soon be hidden from view by the building once used as a Photograph Gallery. The contract for the removal of the house has been let and work will commence soon.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

A. B. CLOSE & CO., Dealers in School and Household Furniture, Coffins and Undertaking.

East Main St., one door south of Capt. Davis’ Livery Stable. Winfield.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

CAPT. E. DAVIS, Prop. LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE.

On Eighth avenue and Main Street.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1873.

CLOSE & GREER, Dealers in SCHOOL AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Coffins and Undertaking.

EAST MAIN ST., ONE DOOR SOUTH OF CAPT. DAVIS’ LIVERY STABLE.

Winfield, Kansas.

Capt. E. Davis and T. G. Peyton, Proprietors, Lagonda House...

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

PEYTON & DAVIS [T. G. PEYTON/CAPT. E. DAVIS], Proprietors, LAGONDA HOUSE, CORNER MAIN AND 8TH STREETS, WINFIELD, KANSAS.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

IN BANK BUILDING ON EAST SIDE MAIN STREET, WINFIELD, KANSAS.

H. ADAMS, BARBER AND HAIR-DRESSER.

OPPOSITE CAPT. DAVIS’ LIVERY STABLE.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Business Separation. The copartnership of Capt. E. Davis and T. G. Peyton in the hotel business has been dissolved, mutually, and the business is to be conducted in future by Mr. Peyton.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Notice is hereby given that the copartnership heretofore existing between the undersigned in the hotel business is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

The outstanding business of the firm will be settled by T. G. Peyton, who assumes the liabilities, and to whom a transfer of all the accounts is made. T. G. PEYTON, E. DAVIS.

March 11, 1873.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Capt. Davis is building a residence on the west side of town.

[A CARD: W. M. BOYER.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 20, 1873.

An article appeared in the Telegram this morning reflecting not only on my official conduct but on my private character and business. I do not care for what may have been said of my official conduct, as I am not accountable to the Telegram, nor to any one person, but to the public. As for the statements concerning my allowing my brother’s funeral expenses to be charged to the county as expenses for burying a pauper, they are as false as they are malicious.

The public will excuse my making a statement of my private affairs when they consider the charge made against me. I did pay all the expenses attending my brother’s funeral except the coffin, and I stated to Messrs. Jackson and Myers that the bill would be paid by my father; that I would pay for it if he did not. They took his address and I believe they wrote him and sent the bill; not receiving an answer for some time, they presented their bill to the county for payment without my knowledge or consent. The bill was justly rejected. I have not asked the county to pay it, nor do I wish them to do so.

This is a true statement of the matter. I would not make it if the Telegram had not attempted to blacken and vilify my character by dragging before the public my private business. W. M. BOYER.

We have read the above statement and the same is true so far as our knowledge extends.

E. DAVIS, D. S. EGBERT, JR.

I sign the above to be correct as far as I know. A. A. JACKSON.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 24, 1873.

Judge Jackson has moved the county clerk’s office into the upper story of his building next door south of Davis’ livery stable.

[PROCEEDINGS OF THE COWLEY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 8, 1873.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Cowley County Agricultural society was held on Saturday last, at the office of the Secretary.

228 shares were represented, and voted upon.

The reports of the former Board of Directors were heard, and accepted.

The following persons were chosen directors for the ensuing year.

J. D. Cochran, W. W. Limbocker, W. K. Davis, H. Silver, E. Davis, J. B. Fairbank, Amos Walton, S. C. Winton, F. W. Schwantes, C. M. Wood, A. S. Williams, and J. R. Smith.

A. T. Stewart was chosen President, C. M. Wood, Vice President, J. B. Fairbank, Secretary, and J. D. Cochran, Treasurer.

[A CARD FROM REV. NAYLOR: RETURNING TO INDIANA.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 22, 1873.

After a very pleasant sojourn in your county of nearly seven months, I am about to return to Indiana. I take this method of expressing my gratitude for the uniform kindness and cooperation of my friends in Winfield and the present proprietor of the Lagonda House, and their amiable and kind ladies; also of Messrs. Davis, Darrah, and Robinson for special accommodations afforded me in the way of travel. A. R. NAYLOR.

May 14, 1873.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 22, 1873.

Capt. E. Davis started to St. Joseph on a business trip last Tuesday.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 22, 1873.

Capt. Davis, the prince of liverymen, has sold an interest in his stable and stock to Mr. S. H. Fargo. Mr. Fargo seems to take hold like he had “been there” before.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 5, 1873.

Captain Davis will have the finest residence in the city when completed.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 5, 1873.

We had the pleasure of a drive with our friend, John Farris, the gentlemanly and accomplished clerk of the Bradish House, last Monday evening across the “divide” to the Arkansas River. John drove a pair of superb sorrels belonging to the extensive stables of Davis & Fargo.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 19, 1873.

A regular “old time” Celebration of the Fourth of July will be the order of the day in Winfield. Speakers for the occasion have accepted invitations to be present, and Sumner, Howard, and Butler counties are invited to be present and participate with us in the grandest celebration ever witnessed in the county. We expect to see five thousand people on the grounds. The fair ground will be properly arranged by building a rostrum for the speakers, and an arbor with seats for the audience. Not the least attraction of the day will be the grand races of the afternoon. Messrs. Davis & Fargo have several blooded horses that will fly around the track to the amusement of everybody, while there are several other persons preparing horses for the occasion. A basket dinner will be spread at noon, and eating, drinking, and merriment will sway the hour.

[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 7, 1873.

J. T. Hooker vs. E. Davis: continued, plaintiff required to give bond for costs.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 7, 1873.

Sam. Darrah has bought the Livery Stable of Davis & Fargo. We are sorry to part with the latter gentlemen, but as they did sell, we are glad that Sam. Darrah is the purchaser.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 4, 1873.

The directors of the Agricultural Society will meet at the Fair Grounds, Saturday, Sept. 6th, 1873, at 2 o’clock P. M. They earnestly desire that the Superintendents of all the departments meet with them to acquaint themselves with their duties. The following are the names of the various Superintendents.

Capt. E. Davis; A. Walton; J. H. Churchill; J. P. Short; John R. Smith; E. B. Johnson; W. K. Davis; A. S. Williams; Will S. Voris; S. H. Myton; Samuel Darrah; James Stewart; Jas. H. Land; T. B. Myers; Geo. W. Martin; W. M. Boyer; Max Shoeb; John Swain; S. C. Smith, Mrs. L. H. Howard; Mrs. J. D. Cochran; Mrs. E. Davis; Mrs. J. C. Fuller; Mrs. C. A. Bliss; Mrs. Fitch; Max Fawcett; J. O. Matthewson; H. B. Norton; D. A. Millington; E. B. Kager, C. M. Wood; T. A. Wilkinson.

The Superintendents are desired to study carefully the rules and regulations of the society so they may be able to render assistance to exhibitors.

[SOLDIERS’ REUNION.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 2, 1873.

Soldiers Reunion. We, the undersigned, late Soldiers of the Union Army, take this method of calling a meeting of the Soldiers of Cowley and adjoining counties to meet at Winfield, October 18th, 1873, for the purpose of getting acquainted and having a good social time.

E. Davis, Co. C, 4 Mo. Vol. Cav.

[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 16, 1873.

CIVIL DOCKET. FIRST DAY. Joseph T. Hooker vs. Emanuel Davis.

[ODD FELLOWS’ SOCIABLE.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 30, 1873.

The members of the Fraternity of Odd Fellows will give a Sociable on Wednesday evening, November 5th, in the large room at the Courthouse. Evening entertainments will be of a social character. Supper will be provided at an early hour.

COMMITTEE ON RECEPTION: Mrs. Flint, Miss J. Stewart, Mrs. Capt. Davis, J. J. Williams, J. Swain, Dr. Houx.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 6, 1873.

Capt. Davis and lady started last Friday for New Orleans, where they will spend the winter.

[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

J. T. Hooker vs. Emanuel Davis, Settled.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.

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

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.

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

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Capt. E. Davis and lady have returned to Winfield to reside permanently.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Cal. Ferguson, of the firm of Davis & Ferguson, has returned from Baxter Springs, bringing with him his wife.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1874.

NOTICE. We will run a double seated carriage with careful driver from all parts of the city to the picnic and fair grounds the 4th. Also to the ball at the courthouse at night. Parties wishing to engage can leave their orders at our office in stables on Manning street.

DAVIS & FERGUSON.

Winfield Courier, October 15, 1874.

Davis & Ferguson are erecting a two story stone livery barn. It will be one of the best livery stables in the county when it is finished.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 15, 1874.

Mr. S. P. McKelvey, who headed the “farmer’s excursion” from Illinois, a short time ago, writes to the Clinton, Illinois, Register, concerning Kansas and Cowley, as follows.

Arriving at Winfield, I met Captain Davis and wife, and after being shown through their magnificent stone house, which was brilliantly lit up, displaying elegant furniture and all the comforts of a pleasant home, I could hardly realize that I was in “bleeding Kansas.”

Winfield Courier, October 22, 1874.

Last week we neglected to call the attention of our readers to the new advertisement of Davis & Ferguson, liverymen, on Eighth Avenue. They have some of the best turn-outs in the city (which is saying a good deal), and they have also a new stone barn in progress of erection which promises to be the finest stable in the place. When you want any livery, walk around and see them.

AD: E. DAVIS - C. FERGUSON.

DAVIS & FERGUSON, LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE, WINFIELD, KANSAS. HORSES AND MULES BOUGHT AND SOLD.

We have also for sale a full line of Carriages, Hacks, and Buggies. Reliable Riding and Driving Horses, Carriages, Buggies, and Phaeton always on hand. Special care taken with boarding horses. Carriages or hacks furnished with careful drivers when desired.

OFFICE and STABLES on 9th Street.

[Note: Article refers to Davis and Ferguson being on Eighth Avenue. However, the ad that follows shows office and stables are on 9^th Street [Avenue].

[FROM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT IN COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS.]

Winfield Courier, November 5, 1874.

There are larger business houses here than in Winfield, but no private residences to compare at all with Rev. Platter’s, Capt. Davis, or Capt. Lowrey’s.

Davis & Ferguson: new livery barn. Location: Ninth Avenue east of Main Street.

Winfield Courier, December 17, 1874.

Davis & Ferguson have moved their stock into their new livery barn on 9th Street east of Main. They now have the finest barn in Southwestern Kansas.

Billy Anderson takes over old location of Davis & Ferguson: Ninth Avenue west of Main Street...

Winfield Courier, December 17, 1874.

Billy Anderson has opened a new livery stable at the old stand of Davis & Ferguson, on 9th street west of Main, where he has as fine a stock of teams and carriages as was ever brought to this town. He invites all his friends and the public generally to call and see him when they want anything in his line, and we assure them that they will be liberally dealt with.

Winfield Courier, December 24, 1874.

Davis & Ferguson’s elegant stone livery stable is completed.

Winfield Courier, April 29, 1875.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE. The partnership heretofore existing between E. Davis and C. Ferguson has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. E. DAVIS, C. FERGUSON.

April 28th, 1875.

[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]

Winfield Courier, September 16, 1875.

CIVIL DOCKET. FOURTH DAY. S. S. Richmond & Bro. vs. Davis & Ferguson.

Winfield Courier, April 6, 1876.

Our old friend and used-to-be fellow citizen, Capt. Davis, is over from Carthage, Mo., on a short visit.

Note. After the last item, telling us that Capt. Davis moved to Carthage, Missouri, I did not continue pursuing this man. At no time did the paper indicate who bought the property of Captain Emanuel Davis.