J.
L. HOWARD.
Arkansas
City.
[From Lightning Rods to Real Estate, Cattle Sales.]
[Note: J. L. Howard was the brother of R. C. Howard. Their mother was Mrs. J. A. Howard, who moved to Arkansas City in July 1884. R. C. Howard became prominent in the newspaper business. MAW]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1884.
Attention is called this week to the advertisement of Howard & Coonrod, agents for Cole Bros.’ lightning rods and pumps. This establishment has been in active operation for thirty-five years, which is the best recommendation that could possibly be put forth. The agents for this firm live right among us; they intend to remain in this country, and realize that the best way to make friends and carry on a profitable business is to deal honestly with those wishing anything in their line. They do not purpose giving away their wares, but do intend to provide the farmers with a serviceable article at reasonable figures. Their teams are kept in Thompson & Woodin’s stables, where word can be left for them in case they are not in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, March 12, 1884.
[Established 1849. Wagon No. 33.]
COLE BROS., MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN LIGHTNING RODS -AND- PUMPS, Green Castle, Indiana. WAREHOUSES: Mt. Pleasant, Ia.; St. Louis, Mo. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Orders left at Howard Bros.’ Store will receive prompt attention. HOWARD & COONROD, AGENTS, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1884.
To Whom It May Concern. I very cheerfully testify that Messrs. Howard & Coonrod did on the 10th day of March, 1884, place on my residence lightning rods forming a complete circuit according to the latest scientific tests and that the application of the battery proved them in every respect satisfactory and according to contract. I can recommend them as reliable gentlemen who will do thorough work in their line. S. B. FLEMING, Pastor Presbyterian Church, Arkansas City, Kansas.
GEUDA SPRINGS, KANSAS, March 4, 1884. George E. Coonrod rodded my house and did me a good job, and gave me general satisfaction. Can fully recommend him.
Q. M. BIXLER.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1884.
During the past week, Messrs. Coonrod & Howard have placed lightning rods on the residences of Messrs. Pickle, DeBruce, Dunn, Standley, and Mrs. Finney in this city, besides considerable work done in the country.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1884.
Ad. I employed Coonrod & Howard to rod my house and am well pleased, and would not have the rods taken off for three times their cost. G. W. DUNN, Arkansas City, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1884.
RECAP OF TESTIMONIAL ADS GIVEN HOWARD & COONROD FOR THEIR LIGHTNING RODS.
1. G. W. CUNNINGHAM, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, ETC.
2. N. T. SNYDER, LAND, LOAN, AND INSURANCE.
3. J. W. HUTCHISON & SON, DEALERS IN GROCERIES AND QUEENSWARE, SOUTH ROOM IN OPERA HALL BLOCK.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1884.
ANOTHER TESTIMONIAL AD BY HOWARD & COONROD LISTED THE FOLLOWING AS REFERENCES: Rev. S. B. Fleming, Johnson Leeper, S. B. Pickle, A. B. DeBruce, Margaret Finney, H. P. Standley, J. W. Feagin, A. J. Kimmel, N. T. Snyder, A. M. Coonrod, G. W. Cunningham, A. A. C. Smith, C. M. McIntire, Hutchison & Son, W. D. Kreamer, L. M. Hartley, Q. M. Bixler, D. D. Jones, Thos. Gilliland, Hy Esterhold, J. H. Long, Thos. Parvin, E. H. McConahie, Jno. A. Clifton.
HOWARD & COONROD, LIGHTNING ROD AGENTS.
[COONROD & HOWARD: REFERENCES.]
Arkansas City Republican, April 19, 1884.
Coonrod & Howard give as references for straight-forward dealing, the following list of names, parties for whom we have done work, and who have recommended us to the people of Cowley County and the surrounding country: S. B. Fleming, Johnson Leeper, S. B. Pickle,
A. B. DeBruce, G. W. Dunn, Margaret Finney, H. P. Standley, C. M. McIntire, J. W. Feagin, Henry Esterhold, Thomas Parvin, E. H. McConahie, A. A. C. Smith, A. J. Kimmel, N. T. Snyder, G. W. Cunningham, C. T. Atkinson, W. D. Kreamer, L. M. Hartley, Q. M. Bixler, D. D. Jones, Thomas Gilliland, J. H. Long, J. W. Robinson, J. B. Clifton, A. M. Coonrod, J. W. Hutchison.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 23, 1884.
At a special meeting of the school board of district No. 2, held at F. J. Hess’ office, April 19, bids for the erection of the new school building were opened as follows.
John Q. Ashton, of Lawrence, Kansas: $9,495.
Smith & White, Wellington, Kansas:” $11,700.
R. R. Beard, A. Stewart, and A. McLeod, Arkansas City, (brick): $11,425.
R. R. Beard, A. Stewart, and A. McLeod, Arkansas City, (stone): $11,313.
The bid of John Q. Ashton, of Lawrence, was accepted.
Messrs. Howard & Coonrod were instructed to erect lightning rods on the present school building, they to enter into bonds to keep the same in good repairs for five years, and to receive remuneration therefor in district orders payable February 1, 1886, without interest. A petition numerously signed was presented to the board in favor of this measure, hence their action as above.
Miss Annie Hunt’s resignation, to take effect at the expiration of the eighth school month, was accepted. Adjourned. F. J. HESS, Clerk.
Arkansas City Republican, April 26, 1884.
Coonrod & Howard placed their superior copper lightning rods upon the public school buildings, last Tuesday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 7, 1884.
T. R. Houghton had Howard & Coonrod rod his residence with Cole Bros.’ fine copper lightning rods.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 7, 1884.
Ad. J. J. Clark had his dwelling house in the city protected by placing Cole Bros.’ superior copper lightning rods upon it. Coonrod & Howard.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 7, 1884.
Ad. Dr. H. D. Kellogg, since having completed the addition to his residence, employed Coonrod & Howard to remove the former rods and replace them in accordance with the scientific rules.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 7, 1884.
Ad. J. W. Canfield, in order to protect his wife and family from the dreadful elements, employed Coonrod and Howard to place lightning rods on his residence.
Arkansas City Republican, May 10, 1884.
Coonrod & Howard dissolved partnership this week, Coonrod continuing the business and Howard retiring.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 14, 1884.
The retiring and modest lightning rod agent, J. L. Howard, has associated himself with Kellogg & Matlack in the real estate business, as will be seen by a glance at their advertisement. Mr. Howard will add greatly to the strength of this popular and enterprising firm.
BIG AD. H. D. KELLOGG. / B. W. MATLACK. / J. L. HOWARD.
REAL ESTATE, LOAN, INSURANCE, AND ABSTRACT OFFICE.
Special attention given to looking up titles and paying taxes for non-residents. We have a complete set of Abstract books for Cowley County. KELLOGG, MATLACK’S & HOWARD’S OFFICE, UNDER COWLEY COUNTY BANK, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1884.
The Arkansas City Land Record is the latest appearance in the newspaper field of Arkansas City. It is issued by the real estate firm of Kellogg, Matlack & Howard, and is a credit to these enterprising gentlemen in every particular.
Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.
We printed 2,000 copies of the Land Record, for the enterprising real estate firm Kellogg, Matlack & Howard.
Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.
Kellogg, Matlack & Howard are doing a lively business in real estate and insurance this week.
Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.
If you want a bargain in cattle, read Kellogg, Matlack & Howard’s specials. This firm is doing a wonderful business in the sale of land, city property, and stock.
Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.
Special Bargains. Four hundred head of mixed cattle, in good condition, wintered in the Choctaw Nation. For sale at low figures. This is a No. 1 bargain, for the next 30 days. Call on Kellogg, Matlack & Howard.
Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.
FOR SALE. By Kellogg, Matlack & Howard, 385 head of cattle, 285 head of which are steers, two and three years old; balance cows, two year old heifers, and twenty calves. Choctaw and Creek Nation stock, and wintered on their reservation. They are in just as good condition as any range cattle in the Territory. The price is twenty dollars per head. Twenty-five of the cows will be fresh in one month.
Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.
FOR SALE. By Kellogg, Matlack & Howard, 250 head of cattle, 65 of which are two years old, balance yearlings. Price is $17 per head; also 112 head at $15 per head. These cattle were wintered in Benton and Washington Counties, Arkansas, and are what are known as Missouri cattle.
Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.
WISH IT WERE POSSIBLE TO GIVE ALL OF THE KELLOGG, MATLACK & HOWARD AD....OODLES OF PROPERTY LISTINGS, BUT TOO SMALL TO READ...
AD. H. D. KELLOGG. B. W. MATLACK. J. L. HOWARD.
KELLOGG, MATLACK & HOWARD.
REAL ESTATE, LOAN AND ABSTRACT OFFICE.
FARMS AND TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS.
We have a complete set of Abstract Books for Cowley County and are prepared to furnish abstracts of title to any tract of land or town lot.
TAXES PAID FOR NON-RESIDENTS.
DEEDS DRAWN AND ACKNOWLEDGED.
OFFICE UNDER COWLEY COUNTY BANK.
[Then follow four columns of listings.]
Arkansas City Republican, June 28, 1884.
A few days since, Messrs. J. E. Cox and S. Matlack started for Colorado, for the purpose of obtaining a chicken ranch for that melancholy and misanthropic young gentleman, J. L. Howard, who thus seeks to avoid the giddy whirl of gay society, into which he is, much against his will, continually drawn. They returned the other day with a report that chilled Mr. Howard’s fondest hopes, and bore his tenderest anticipation to the grave. They affirm they climbed mountain tops and descended into valleys, but all were such as would likely lay an embargo upon the egg producing biped. Sorrowfully with frozen feet and aching hearts, they turned their faces homeward, thinking of the unspeakable grief they would communicate to their dear friend, of the recital of such doleful news. Mr. Howard’s delicate frame was tremulous with emotion upon the reception of the news, but by latest telephonic communication from Mr. Morton’s, where he lies seriously ill, he was still able to take his meals. “Man’s inhumanity to man has caused countless millions to mourn.”
Arkansas City Republican, July 5, 1884.
KELLOGG, MATLACK & HOWARD.
Our special column for bargains in real estate and other property.
199. For a short time only, a choice farm on Grouse Creek, of 220 acres, 70 acres of good timber, never failing stream of water running through the farm, all under fence and well improved choice bottom land, good orchard, fruit of all kinds, 100 acres in cultivation, 50 acres in grass; price, $6,000.
220. Another good farm of 160 acres on the Territory line, on Chilocco Creek. Well watered, good bottom, land a good stock and grain farm; price, $4,500.
224. Farm of 320 acres, 2 acres of grove, 200 acres in cultivation, 120 acres in grass, 2 small houses, schoolhouse across the road; and postoffice in corner of farm. All good land; price, $6,500.
197. 160 acres of land 8 miles west of Arkansas City; 30 acres in cultivation, 70 acres in grass, 15 acres fenced for pasture. This is a good cheap farm; price, $1,000.
198. 91-28/100 acres of land 1 mile from Maple City; 50 acres in cultivation, 41 acres in grass, frame house 12 x 16, stone house 10 x 16, frame corn crib, stone stable and sheds, 40 rods hedge fence, 200 rods stone fence, lasting stream of water, good spring, 150 apple trees, 1,000 peach trees, and plenty of small fruit; price, $2,000.
182. For a short time, a suburban residence and 7 acres of land, good part of it in orchard and vineyard, house of 4 rooms well finished, situated at the end of Fifth and Sixth streets. This is a bargain; price, $2,300.
188. Large farm of 280 acres 2½ miles west of the city, 2 houses on the place, one a two story stone house with one story ell and good cellar under the whole house, one of the best orchards in the county, which contains 10 acres, 160 acres in cultivation, 80 acres of pasture, 40 acres of grass. This is fine farm overlooking the city; price, $11,000.
242. 160 acres of good land 2½ miles north of the city, running water on the place, trees for shade along the water course; price $15 per acre.
212. 400 head of mixed cattle wintered in the Indian Territory. All good young cattle.
241. Another! 100 head of domestic two year old steers in good condition. Call and get prices.
We have a few business localities for sale. Write for information.
For a larger list of farm and city property, write for a copy of the Land Record, published by KELLOGG, MATLACK & HOWARD.
Arkansas City Republican, July 5, 1884.
Probably no one will believe it, but John Howard is a man who is passionately fond of exquisite music. Last Monday, a wandering musical phenomenon deigned to grace our streets. He was not dressed in the habiliments of the latest Paris patterns; but there was music in his soul. Mr. Howard was enraptured, entranced, but music costs money, and John was in despair. After vainly endeavoring to make a loan, he met the guileless and unsuspecting editor of this paper. Unsuspecting as a child, he loaned Mr. Howard a nickel, with which the latter employed the wandering musical one to play divinely the melting melody of “The Lost Indian.” We listened for a moment or two, and then departed a wiser though a poorer man, thoroughly convinced that if that were the measure by which the “Poor Lo” soothed his soul to pleasure, he should be doubly lost.
Arkansas City Republican, July 12, 1884.
Mrs. J. A. Howard, the mother of J. L. and R. C. Howard, arrived in the city Thursday and will make this her permanent home.
Arkansas City Republican, July 26, 1884.
J. L. Howard brought from the corn field of John Isom, Monday, a stock of corn measuring 12 feet and 7 inches, which he reports is but little above the average of the whole field.
Arkansas City Republican, July 26, 1884.
Mr. Geo. W. Spruill sold his farm in Bolton Township, through the real estate agency of Kellogg, Matlack, and Howard, to Geo. W. Morton this week, taking in exchange Mr. Morton’s residence in Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Republican, August 23, 1884.
Kellogg, Matlack & Howard received their abstract books of Arkansas City the first of the week. B. W. Matlack still lingers in Winfield finishing up the books for the county, and when done this firm will have the most complete set of abstract books in the county. Anyone desiring an abstract of title of their property can have it promptly furnished them by calling on these gentlemen at their office under Cowley County Bank.
Arkansas City Republican, August 30, 1884.
Information from J. L. Howard reaches us that he has arrived in Hustonville, Kentucky, and is meeting with good success in his endeavors to bring land seekers to Cowley County. He will leave thereabout the 9th of September.
Arkansas City Republican, September 6, 1884.
John Isom exhibited the largest peach we have seen in Kansas in Kellogg, Matlack & Howard’s real estate office last week. It was ten inches in circumference.
Arkansas City Republican, September 13, 1884.
FROM OLD “KAINTUCK!”
202 Excursionists Arrive in the Gates City on Thursday’s Train
from Hustonville, Kentucky.
They Fill Our Three Large Hotels Full, and Some are Compelled
to Seek Lodging at Private Houses.
A Gala Day for the Real Estate Firm of Kellogg, Matlack & Howard.
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THE SIGHT-SEERS AND HOME SEEKERS.
Several weeks ago the real estate firm of Kellogg, Matlack & Howard decided to run an excursion train from Hustonville, Kentucky, to Arkansas City. Accordingly about the 12th of last month J. L. Howard took his departure for the point named above, and after three weeks of hard labor succeeded in inducing in the neighborhood of 420 excursionists to come to the sunny land of Kansas. Some dropped off at different points along the road, but will in all probability come on to Arkansas City in a few days. The excursion train started from Hustonville Tuesday noon, and arrived here Thursday noon, a distance of 1,200 miles. No accident occurred along the way by which the pleasure of the excursionists was marred, and when they arrived in Arkansas City, they were as jovial a body of visitors as we have ever seen. Tired and dusty, the 202 excursionists came marching up from the Santa Fe depot with Mr. Howard heading the van. The procession extended from the corner of the Leland Hotel to C. R. Sipes’ residence. The denizens of Arkansas City were so surprised at the large number of the excursionists that they turned out en masse to behold them. The landlords of the respective hotels were awe-stricken, but nevertheless they all wore smiles of satisfaction. The first afternoon and evening were spent in looking over Arkansas City. On Friday a large number visited the much talked of Indian Territory on a hunting expedition, but several who were more anxious to become settled in their new quarters, kept Kellogg, Matlack & Howard busy fitting them out with houses. The price of the excursion ticket ranged from $5 to $9, round trip. The low rate was due to other railway lines competing with the O. & M.
NOTES.
The Kentucky excursionists were handsomely entertained at the Chilocco school yesterday.
B. W. Matlack came down from Winfield Thursday to assist in entertaining the excursionists.
Col. Dry and family came with the excursion party. Col. Dry, it will be remembered, was here several weeks ago, prospecting and purchasing land.
A number of our bourbon visitors brought their families along with them. The politeness of the unmarried partners of the real estate firm of Kellogg, Matlack & Howard toward the ladies is seemingly wonderful.
Kroenert & Austin showed a delegation of the Kentuckian excursionists through the Diamond Front. They compared prices with those in the corn cracker state and found Kansas prices lower on a great many kinds of groceries. They are all very much pleased with the courtesies extended to them by our citizens and especially our merchants.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 17, 1884.
BLUE GRASS SONS.
A Large Delegation Visits the Future Great.
Last Thursday the usual bustle and stir of Arkansas City was increased by the arrival of a small army of Kentuckians—202 in number—who had come to view this land of milk, honey, and prohibition. There were men of all sizes, ages, and dispositions, and as they filed up from the depot they presented an imposing appearance. They rather took our city by surprise, and tried our hotel facilities to the utmost, but a genial Kentuckian never kicks on trifles, and they good naturedly made the best of it. The excursion is the result of Mr. Howland’s enterprise, the real estate firm of Kellogg, Matlack & Howard having sent the latter gentleman east with this purpose in view some weeks since.
As was to be expected, our Kentucky visitors are much pleased with Cowley County and Arkansas City. Many have bought land, others affirm their attention of so doing, and all have spent the past few days visiting the various points of interest in Southern Cowley and the Indian Territory. Their surprise and admiration of the progress made in what they have been taught to consider a new, if not wild, country are freely expressed. The real estate firm of Kellogg, Matlack & Howard deserve credit for this stroke of enterprise, as it will undoubtedly be the means of bringing many newcomers into this section.
Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.
Kellogg, Matlack & Howard have made several contracts this week for large farms with the Kentuckians.
Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.
E. M. Anstine, residing eight miles west of Arkansas City, brought into the real estate agency of Kellogg, Matlack & Howard a bundle of blue grass last Saturday. It is three and a half feet in height. Some of the Kentuckians who were here pronounced it better grass than produced in their native state. He also placed on exhibition a bottle of preserved strawberries, which when first placed in the alcohol measured 3½ inches in circumference.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 24, 1884.
Just a Trifle Cheeky.
That
Cowley’s fame is abroad in the East was confirmed last Thursday when the Santa
Fe train came rolling in with two hundred and seventy-five excursionists from
“Old Kaintuck.” The excursion was inaugurated at Hustonville, Kentucky, and was
brought about through a railway war, bringing the round trip fare down to nine
dollars. Over four hundred started for Kansas, the number given above headed
straight for Cowley. Winfield was flooded with excursionists Thursday, and our
real estate men were kept busy showing up our attractions. The visitors “took
in” different parts of the country, all “rounding up” on Friday at Arkansas
City for a visit into the famed Indian Territory. Hotels everywhere were chuck
full. After a few days in Cowley, the excursionists moved on to Harper and
other counties, but not without having made a number of investments here. Winfield
Courier.
Well, the above is rich, and no mistake, and much further from the truth than our friend up in the swamp usually wanders. This excursion, as we said last week, was due solely to the work and enterprise of J. L. Howard, of this city. His “stubs” from the railroad company show that exactly 422 tickets were sold, of which number 202 were issued to Arkansas City and return, the rest going to Harper. Winfield’s first intimation of the excursion was on the Thursday named, when the entire train load of 202 passed by the deserted creamery for Arkansas City, not one stopping at our county seat village. The large excursion bills, which were distributed all about the neighborhood of Hustonville, Kentucky, made no mention of Winfield. It was to Arkansas City, the liveliest city in Southern Kansas, that the people were invited. There is something worth seeing down here. As a matter of fact, a few of the excursionists did hear of Winfield in the course of a day or two, and paid our neighbors a visit, which of course somewhat disturbed the usual quiet of that sequestered spot, but one and all left, firm in the belief that Arkansas City was the most enterprising, flourishing city they had ever seen. As an instance of the good done by this excursion, we cite the fact that Kellogg, Matlack & Howard made nineteen contracts with the blue grass sons, ranging from $1,000 to $12,000 each. This is the simple truth, much as the Winfield papers dislike to admit it.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 24, 1884.
Telephone Exchange.
Kellogg, Matlack & Howard
Arkansas City Republican, October 4, 1884.
D. G. Carder, living on the Arkansas bottom, added a large apple of the Domini species to Kellogg, Matlack & Howard’s display of fruit. It is 13 inches in circumference and weighs 14 ounces.
Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.
H. O. Meigs purchased the interests of Dr. H. D. Kellogg and B. W. Matlack in the real estate agency of Kellogg, Matlack & Howard Tuesday. Mr. Meigs is a former resident of Arkansas City, and is now living at Anthony. J. L. Howard still retains his interest, and the firm will now be Meigs & Howard. Mr. Meigs will remain in Anthony until he settles up his business there. His daughter, Anna, will attend to the abstract books. She is expected here today.
Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.
Meigs & Howard have started out well in the real estate business. They have affected several sales of lots, houses, and other property already.
Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.
Mrs. E. Warren, of Howard City, was in town this week and sold several of her lots. The sales were effected through Meigs & Howard’s real estate agency.
Arkansas City Republican, November 8, 1884.
G. A. Perry is doing insurance for Meigs & Howard.
Arkansas City Republican, November 8, 1884.
J. L. Howard has received his commission and seal as notary public.
Arkansas City Republican, November 15, 1884.
Meigs & Howard have a new real estate sign in front of their office.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 10, 1884.
New Addition.
The latest addition to our city is that on the northwest known as the Swarts addition, and embracing an area of twenty-eight acres. It is most beautifully located, and has been laid out in lots of various sizes, ranging from 25 x 95 feet and 40 x 234 feet, although the majority of the lots will average 25 feet front and a depth of 147 feet. The addition is in the hands of Meigs & Howard, and the prices of lots varies from $10 to $100.
Arkansas City Republican, December 13, 1884.
Meigs & Howard have opened up the Swarts’ addition in the north part of town.
Arkansas City Republican, December 13, 1884.
J. L. Howard and W. A. Nix are each going to have a four room cottage erected on lots in the north part of town.
Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.
J. H. Gilva paid G. W. Morton $1,500 for his raw 80 west of town Tuesday. The sale was made by Meigs & Howard.
Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.
Wm. Crane sold his house and property in the north part of town Monday to A. D. Prescott. Meigs & Howard’s agency effected the sale.
Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.
G. F. Thomas, the gentleman mentioned in the REPUBLICAN last week as being here from Lawrence, purchased the Pierce place, half a mile northwest of town. It contained 73 acres without any improvements and the consideration was $2,500. Mr. Thomas, when he returns here, will start a dairy. He also bought a residence of S. A. Hoffman. J. L. Howard manipulated the sale. Mr. Thomas is an old friend of Amos Walton.
Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.
Miss Anna Meigs will return to Anthony the first of next week to spend the holidays. Miss Anna has been here several months now keeping the abstract books in Meigs & Howard’s office, and her parents at Anthony. Mr. Meigs and family will move to Arkansas City as soon as his business there will permit.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 24, 1884.
For the first time in a year we noticed the bulletin boards of our real estate agents having notices of houses to rent that remained for more than a day. Meigs & Howard have had such a notice now for two days.
Arkansas City Republican, January 10, 1885.
For Sale. At a great bargain, four room house, porch, well, four lots and stable. Inquire at Meigs & Howard’s real estate agency.
Arkansas City Republican, January 10, 1885.
Wm. H. Curtis, of Saratoga, New York, through the agency of Meigs & Howard, purchased three lots on which to erect a residence, of W. R. Owens. They are located in the block just west of the east school building. Mr. Curtis is the son-in-law of Mrs. Wm. Benedict. Mr. Curtis will move here in the spring and erect a handsome residence on the lots.
Arkansas City Republican, January 24, 1885.
Frank S. Thomas, of Topeka, who is the special agent of the Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company of California, visited our city Wednesday and appointed Meigs & Howard as their representative here. The “Home” for years has secured the largest amount of business on the Pacific coast, leading 93 companies in premium income.
Arkansas City Republican, February 7, 1885.
Ivan Robinson, Frank Grosscup, J. L. Howard, Misses Annie Meigs, and Florence Grosscup and Mrs. Lizzie Benedict attended the masquerade at Winfield Thursday evening.
Arkansas City Republican, February 7, 1885.
J. A. McKibben, of Utopa, Greenwood County, was in the city the first of the week investigating Arkansas City’s fame. He concluded to locate here and as an evidence of good faith he purchased J. L. Elmore’s residence in the north part of the city. The sale was made by Meigs & Howard. Mr. McKibben will return here about the first of March and go into business.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1885.
Ivan Robinson, Miss Florence Grosscup, Frank Grosscup, Miss Anna Meigs, J. L. Howard, and Mrs. Lizzie Benedict attended the bal masque at Winfield, Thursday night.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 21, 1885.
The “Elephantine.”
Wednesday a committee of fat men waited on the editor of the REPUBLICAN and requested us to announce that the fat men of the city would have a meeting next Monday evening at the office of Meigs and Howard. We have already several clubs in the city—the mystic “5,” the “Favorite Social Club,” and now we are to have a “Fat Man’s Club.” This club will be organized for the purpose of social enjoyment among the fat gentlemen, and to increase their corpulence. To become a member of this organization, the candidate must tip the beam at 200 pounds. T. V. McConn and J. L. Howard, L. J. Woodin, and J. W. Hutchison compose the committee on arrangements.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 25, 1885.
The men of this community are taking steps to form an organization, looking not to the perpetuity of their elegant shapes so much as to having a good time. We opine that this club will produce and enjoy more fun and laughter at their meetings than would be possible for any other band. It seems to be a fact that “laugh and grow fat” has been the motto of their lives; the latter we have ocular proof of, and of the former auricular (copy wrighted). A more jolly fun loving and laughter enjoying crowd could not be scared up in any community. The following persons are eligible to membership, each being over 200 pounds in weight.
C. Atwood; J. L. Howard; Mr. Richardson; H. H. Perry; A. A. Davis; A. W. Patterson; R. Hubbard; A. J. Pyburn; E. B. Multer; D. P. Marshal; T. V. McConn, J. W. Hutchison; L. E. Woodin; Chas. Bryant; Mr. Robinson; M. S. Hasie; S. B. Fleming; T. L. Mantor; H. B. Calef.
Arkansas City Republican, February 28, 1885.
A dog jumped through the show window of Brown & Pell Tuesday. The master of the canine had left him there by mistake, and being unable to get out at the door and being impelled to do something rash, by the sight of the hungry real estate man, Howard, leaped through the glass, smashing it to “smithereens.” $1.50 damage; dog uninjured.
Arkansas City Republican, March 7, 1885.
J. L. Howard sold two lots in the northeast part of town to A. D. Prescott Wednesday evening after supper. We can’t say which was cheated in the transaction.
Arkansas City Republican, March 7, 1885.
The real estate firm of Collins & Sheldon has been changed. J. G. Sheldon retires and G. A. Perry succeeds him. The firm name is now Collins & Perry. Now we are glad to note the fact that our George has gone into business on his own hook. Our wish is success to the new firm. G. A. Stivers succeeds Mr. Perry in Meigs & Howard’s real estate agency.
Arkansas City Republican, March 7, 1885.
S. S. McDowell, father of E. S. McDowell, left for his home in Pennsylvania Tuesday. Before going he purchased several lots, two of J. L. Howard, near the east school building.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
Meigs & Howard want your house to rent. In a few days several Buckeye families will arrive, and they have got to have houses to live in.
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
W. B. Owens has sold his two lots on street near Dr. Wright’s, to Montford Anderson and Samuel H. Hayne. The sale was made Thursday and was effected by Meigs & Howard. The consideration was $450. Messrs. Anderson and Hayne are going to build a residence.
[NOTE: FIRST TIME THEY HAD HYNE/SECOND TIME HAYNE...???]
Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.
J. G. Sheldon is laboring with Meigs & Howard.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
G. W. Ford Tuesday traded his farm over on Silver Creek for Geo. W. Spruill’s property on 6th street. The residence is occupied by Geo. Heitkam and family. Meigs & Howard effect the trade.
Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.
Geo. Stivers and J. G. Sheldon are rustling for Meigs & Howard.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 25, 1885.
Meigs & Howard announce, in this issue, their willingness and ability, to make prompt loans of any amount.
Ad. If you have property to rent or sell, apply to Meigs & Howard, under Cowley County Bank.
Ad. The savings of a lifetime may be destroyed if you neglect to insure your property with Meigs & Howard.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
CHEAP MONEY; $200 to $10,000 to loan. MEIGS & HOWARD.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Meigs & Howard will sell farms for 3 percent commission and city property 2½ percent.
Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.
Meigs & Howard are loaning money on improved farms and city property at 8, 9, and 10 percent straight. Money paid to borrower as soon as papers are signed.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Owing to the Similarity of Names.
One day this week the printer’s devil in the Oklahoma War-Chief office paid an unappreciated call to our office. While spying around he found the copy book. On the hook was a dissolution notice of Meigs & Howard. The devil knew the junior editor’s name was Howard. He went out on the streets and blew his horn louder than Gabriel will on judgment day saying Howard had sold his interest in the REPUBLICAN. He peddled it to the other papers and of course they believed him. We want to say to our readers that Howard of the REPUBLICAN has not sold out nor has any intention of doing so. And we would like to add that if the same Satanic imp comes prying around our office again, we will do our best to convert him into an angel. Unfortunately for the first mentioned, the real estate Howard’s parents were the junior editor’s parents and thus we account for the similarity of our names. This is a warning to all people to avoid the devil. It has caused us considerable annoyance. We believe nearly every businessman in town has asked us if we had sold out. To one and all we say, “No,” emphatically.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 18, 1885.
Dissolution Notice.
ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS, April 15, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between H. O. Meigs and J. L. Howard under the firm name of Meigs & Howard is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business of said firm will be settled by J. L. Howard.
H. O. MEIGS, J. L. HOWARD.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
A. D. Prescott traded his fine Bashaw stallion, Fred Starr, to H. O. Meigs last Saturday. Mr. Meigs without seeing his horse traded with his partner, J. L. Howard, for the noted “Billy” horse. “Fred. Starr” is as fine a colt of his age as there is in Southern Kansas.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
In anticipation of the water works which is talked of being put in, a number of our citizens met in Meigs’s & Howard’s real estate office Saturday evening and organized a fire company.
T. J. Mitts was chosen foreman; Thos. Van Fleet, first assistant; J. F. Stedman, second assistant; Wm. Haymand, secretary; and Chas. Hilliard, treasurer.
Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.
W. H. Nelson, of Rockville, Indiana, arrived in the city last week looking for a location. Wednesday he purchased the interest of J. L. Howard in the real estate agency of Meigs & Howard; and hereafter the firm name will be Meigs & Nelson. Mr. Nelson is a young man and like all Hoosiers is full of energy and enterprise. The REPUBLICAN gladly welcomes Mr. Nelson to our fold. Mr. Howard will probably continue in the real estate business.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 22, 1885.
Attention is called to the card of Mr. J. L. Howard, which appears in this issue, and from which it will be seen he is fitting up offices over Matlack’s store. Mr. Howard is a live businessman and is bound to make a boom in whatever he undertakes.
A CARD. I desire to inform the citizens of Arkansas City and vicinity that I have removed my land broker’s office to the front room over Matlack’s store. Thanking my patrons for past favors, I invite them to call on me in the future. My aim will always be to do a straight legitimate business, and a share of your patronage is solicited. J. L. HOWARD.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS, April 15, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between H. O. Meigs and J. L. Howard under the firm name of Meigs & Howard is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business of said firm will be settled by J. L. Howard.
H. O. MEIGS, J. L. HOWARD.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 27, 1885.
The excursion to Brown’s station, so extensively advertised by J. L. Howard, started off on Monday in high spirits. Thirty-five tickets were sold for the trip and most of the holders were present. Mr. Howard accompanied the holiday seekers, and while absent, will work up a return excursion party.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 10, 1885.
John L. Howard is back from the excursion, having placed the merry party he took with him where they will find most enjoyment. He made arrangements while east for return excursionists, whose coming here will be beneficial in several ways.
Arkansas City Republican, June 13, 1885.
Monday J. L. Howard returned from Ohio. Money matters in that state and Indiana are very close. He did not bring back with him an excursion principally on account of the hard times. The crops along the route between Arkansas City and Columbus, Ohio, were very poor. After leaving Cowley County, there was a noticeable change in the crops for the worse. He did not see any equal to those in the Arkansas Valley. He did a considerable judicious advertising for our town. He found plenty of people who desired to come to Kansas, but they were either unable to sell out or were without means.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 13, 1885.
ARKANSAS CITY
Determined to Celebrate the Glorious Fourth of July.
Preparations Being Made to Entertain 25,000 People by the Committee of Arrangements.
Last Monday evening a citizen’s meeting was held in Highland Opera House to take steps toward preparing for the Fourth of July. A committee was appointed to solicit funds and the meeting adjourned. Thursday evening the adjourned meeting convened with Judge Sumner presiding, and Judge Kreamer as scribe. The soliciting committee reported they had received subscriptions to the amount of over $500. The report was accepted and the committee instructed to solicit more funds in order that Arkansas City may have the celebration of the Southwest.
A general arrangement committee of fifteen persons was appointed, consisting of Archie Dunn, R. E. Grubbs, C. R. Sipes, W. D. Kreamer, Capt. C. G. Thompson, W. D. Mowry, John Daniels, W. J. Gray, Ed. Pentecost, J. L. Howard, Al. Daniels, W. M. Blakeney, Robt. Hutchison, Col. Sumner, and Mayor Schiffbauer.
Arkansas City Republican, June 20, 1885.
J. L. Howard has moved his office from over Matlack’s store to the rear room in the Cowley County Bank building, formerly occupied by Dr. Parsons, who has moved his office to his residence. He occupies the W. B. Kirkpatrick property.
Arkansas City Republican, June 27, 1885.
During J. L. Howard’s recent visit east, he met John C. Getemy, a fruit man of experience. Mr. Getemy wants to locate a canning factory, and during the correspondence which has been carried on between Mr. Howard and himself he has been induced to come to Arkansas City and investigate our advantages. He telegraphed yesterday that he would be here Tuesday. The REPUBLICAN will give full particulars in its next issue.
Arkansas City Republican, July 4, 1885.
J. L. Howard, the real estate man, has been suffering from an attack of cholera morbus this week. Too many cucumbers and Dr. Fowler had to be called in to keep him from furnishing an abstract of title to the Ruler of the Universe.
Arkansas City Republican, July 4, 1885.
We are going to have a canning factory sure. Mr. Getemy, the Illinois gentleman, came in Monday, and since has been holding conferences with our citizens. He proposes to establish a canning factory here, and desires that our citizens aid him. The capital stock will be $10,000. He proposes to take half and our citizens half. J. L. Howard and A. Thurston is a committee to solicit subscribers for stock. This will be a bonanza to our farmers. Last year thousands of bushels of peaches went to waste. No need of that if the canning factory locates with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 29, 1885.
John L. Howard has taken John Collins (late of Collins & Perry) as a partner in his real estate business.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 29, 1885.
Howard & Collins claim that their companies are the first to settle the claims arising from the late fire.
Arkansas City Republican, July 25, 1885.
THE FIRE.
Arkansas City Visited Once Again by the Devouring Flames.
Last Monday night between 11 and 12 o’clock the cry of “fire” rang out upon the still night, and the gentle Kansas zephyrs wafted the sound to the ponderous ears of the REPUBLICAN reporter. Springing from our bed, of down—on the floor—we hastily donned the first article we placed our hands on and started on a dead run for the scene of the conflagration. We were among the first to arrive and we found the St. Louis Restaurant and Grimes & Son’s Drug Store almost enveloped in flames. The fire had gained so much headway that it was impossible to put it out.
The predominating idea was to save Mowry & Sollitt’s brick drug store, and leave the old frame buildings go. In accordance with the view, the hose was turned on the Pickle building while the excited populace attempted to tear down the building occupied by A. G. Heitkam with his tailoring establishment, but the heat from the burning buildings was so excessive that the crowd turned its efforts to tearing out the Diamond Front building.
The fire spread in both directions and in 20 minutes after the origin of the fire, the St. Louis Restaurant, Grimes & Son’s Drug Store, Chas. Bundrem’s Meat Shop, D. L. Means’ Implement House, and O. F. Lang’s Restaurant were in ashes.
By the time the fire had got a good hold on Heitkam’s Tailor Shop, the Diamond Front building had been torn out and the brick drug store was saved.
The nine buildings were burned in about one hour and a quarter. After once getting a start, they went as if they had been saturated with coal oil. They were so dry and old that it is a wonder that the fire was not conveyed across the street by the great heat. The wind hardly stirred and by persistent efforts of everyone, the fire did not get into the brick buildings.
The fire originated in the rear of the St. Louis Restaurant. T. S. Moorhead, who rooms over C. R. Sipes’ Hardware Store across the street, was sitting in the window of his room and saw the flames burst forth from that establishment. Some say the fire originated in the New York Restaurant, but it is a mistake, for when the REPUBLICAN representative arrived on the scene, this building had not caught fire. No one knows positively how the fire started, but the most probable theory advanced is that a tallow candle had been left burning in the St. Louis Restaurant, sitting on a board; and that the candle burned down to the board, setting it on fire. The flames were spread by the melted tallow on the board until they got a good start, and by the time it was discovered, they were past subjection. C. A. Burnett, the proprietor of the restaurant, had gone home, but we are informed that one of the employees was sitting in the business room asleep in a chair.
THE LOSERS AND THEIR LOSSES.
D. L. Means occupied the corner room with an implement stock. He carried a $3,000 stock and had only $1,000 of insurance. James Benedict owned the building and was carrying $500 insurance. His loss is probably in the neighborhood of $500.
The two next buildings were owned by Dr. J. T. Shepard and were occupied by Chas. Bundrem with his meat market and Grimes & Son with their drug stock. The doctor had $800 insurance on his buildings. Chas. Bundrem had $600 on his shop fixtures and Grimes & Son $1,500 on their drug stock. Dr. Shepard’s loss above insurance was about $600, Mr. Bundrem about $300, and Grimes & Son about $1,300.
The building owned by Mrs. Wm. Benedict was insured for $300. Her loss was about $500 above insurance. C. A. Burnett occupied the building with his restaurant stock valued by him at $2,500. His insurance was $1,500.
John Gibson occupied the next room with his barber shop; he was insured for $350. He saved about half of his fixtures.
The next building was owned by S. B. Pickle and was not insured. O. P. Lang occupied it with his New York Restaurant stock. Mr. Lang carried $500 insurance and his loss was $500 above that amount.
The next was the barber shop of Frank Perryman. He saved all of his goods.
The building occupied by A. G. Heitkam was owned by J. H. Sherburne and was not insured. Mr. Heitkam carried $800 insurance on his own stock. His loss was about $400.
Next and last was the Diamond Front, owned by Kroenert & Austin. They carried insurance to the sum of $1,000 on the building and grocery stock. Their loss above insurance was $2,000.
Ivan Robinson’s coal scales burned. Loss $200; no insurance.
NOTES.
D. L. Means has resumed business. He is now located in the first building west of his former Shabby Front. See his ad upon the inside of the REPUBLICAN.
Arkansas City Coal Company have commenced business again. Its office is one block west, where it was located before the fire.
Chas. Bundrem will open his meat market as soon as he can obtain a room.
C. A. Burnett will not open his restaurant again for awhile.
John Gibson will commence barbering as soon as he can get a room.
A. G. Heitkam will be on deck in a few days. He is busy hunting for a room.
Kroenert & Austin removed the stock saved from the burned Diamond Front to the skating rink room. This firm is fortunate in having two stores in operation. They can go right on and supply their trade without any hesitancy.
Some of the lot owners of the burnt district talk of re-building.
The crowd was bubbling over from excitement. Several parties fastened ropes to the Stedman Building and were pulling it to pieces, but were stopped by some clearheaded individual.
Ery Miller and C. Mead did good work with the hose in staying the flames.
Grimes & Son’s statements were destroyed. We feel sorry for Judge Gans’ pocket book this month.
Dave Beatty rushed into his meat shop, rolled out the meat blocks, pitched the scales out in the street, carried his ice from the refrigerator into the street, removed his stock of meat to across the canal, and then carried them all back the next morning. Probably Dave was the most excited man in town unless it was H. P. Farrar, who attached a rope to a maple tree and was trying to pull it out by the roots. He did not succeed.
Charley Hilliard saved an armful of broken ball bats.
Frank Hess had about $6,000 worth of insurance in the “burnt district.” Snyder & Hutchison about $2,000; Meigs & Nelson, $850; Collins & Perry, $1,000; and J. L. Howard, $400.
Arkansas City Republican, July 25, 1885.
J. L. HOWARD WANTS.
Wants to buy 500 resident lots.
Wants to buy 100 business lots.
Wants to buy 15 farms.
Wants to buy a span of good ponies.
Wants to trade a hotel.
Wants to insure your property.
Wants to draw your deeds.
Call on J. L. HOWARD.
Office southwest door in the Cowley County Bank building.
Arkansas City Republican, August 1, 1885.
Collins & Perry have dissolved partnership. J. M. Collins has removed his office to that of J. L. Howard. These gentlemen have entered into a partnership, and will make the real estate business boom under the firm name of Howard & Collins.
Arkansas City Republican, August 15, 1885.
D. R. Beatty, proprietor of the City Meat Market, has purchased the building and business lot belonging to Stedman Bros., north of G. W. Miller & Co.’s store. The consideration was $3,200. Howard & Collins manipulated the sale. Mr. Beatty has rented his purchase to O. F. Lang, who will occupy the building with a restaurant stock.
Arkansas City Republican, August 22, 1885.
WANTED. To trade 4 nice lots fronting east, 120 x 234 feet, in Swarts addition, adjoining Rev. Walker’s on the north, for a small house. Will give a bargain to anyone wanting to trade. Inquire of Howard & Collins.
Arkansas City Republican, August 22, 1885.
Thursday Edward Maloney sold to E. H. Tyner his resident property in the first ward on sixth street. The consideration was $1,250. Mr. Tyner is a substantial farmer who lives across the Walnut. He will move to the city in a few weeks and reside in his purchase. Howard & Collins were the sale agents.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 29, 1885.
The remains of J. L. Howard leave Arkansas City, September 15, for interment at Indianapolis. All wishing to attend the funeral can, at one way fare for round trip; good for 40 days. For further information call on J. L. Howard, Arkansas City, west door of First National Bank building.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 2, 1885.
Funeral Notice.
DIED. The remains of our late respected citizen, J. L. Howard, leave Arkansas City Sept. 15th, for interment at Indianapolis. All wishing to attend the funeral of the lamented deceased can travel on one way fare for the round trip, good for 60 days. For further information call upon the materialized spirit of the deceased at his office in the rear of the First National Bank, Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 2, 1885.
Gone From Our Gaze.
The illustrious name of Howard cannot save its bearer from the common doom. Now our genial friend, John L. Howard, has gone dead. We have heard of a London tradesman whose death and burial were announced in the papers, but who was himself perverse enough to believe he was not dead. He spent weeks in the endeavor to convince his friends that he had not entered the land of shades, but the testimony was so strong against him that he could win no converts. Our columns today extend an invitation to the many friends of the late John L. Howard to attend the interment of his remains at Indianapolis, and that the undertaking may be made a success, half fare rates are offered the mourners. We regret we shall not be there to drop a tear into our departed brother’s grave, but hundreds, no doubt, will be present at the jovial solemnity, so that the testimony will be irrefutable. Now we admonish the rotund ghost of the deceased, that when the fleshly tabernacle it once inhabited is taken from our midst, and hundreds are present to see it quietly interred, it will be utterly useless to come back here and try to impose on the credulous with any stories of his returning the breath of life. The affairs of this bustling world are with the living, the spirit that has passed the portals has no right revisiting the pale glimpses of the moon. We cannot be harrowed with reiterated farewells. Peace to his ashes.
Arkansas City Republican, September 5, 1885.
A representative of the REPUBLICAN was conveyed to Winfield Wednesday afternoon in just one hour and a half behind J. L. Howard’s team of trotters.
Arkansas City Republican, September 5, 1885.
J. L. Howard says “shake” to quinine.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 16, 1885.
CHEAP PLEASURE TRIP. The Grandest Excursion of the season leaves Arkansas City, SEPTEMBER 30th, For Richmond, Indiana. One way fare for round trip. First-class in every respect. Come one, come all, and visit your wife’s people. For further information call on
J. L. HOWARD, Excursion Agent. Office West door National Bank Building, Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 16, 1885.
John L. Howard sent off twenty-six excursionists yesterday, on their way to Indianapolis. He was himself detained by instructions received at the last moment to get up another excursion party for Richmond, Indiana, on the 30th inst.
Mrs. Julia A. Howard: mother of Richard C. (Dick) Howard and John L. Howard...
Arkansas City Republican, September 19, 1885.
Geo. Ford is building a substantial addition of two rooms to the home of Mrs. Julia A. Howard in the second ward.
Arkansas City Republican, September 19, 1885.
J. L. Howard sent 26 excursionists away Tuesday. He did not accompany them this trip on account of the railroad companies requesting him to get up another excursion to leave Arkansas City Sept. 30. This time it will be run to Richmond, Indiana.
Arkansas City Republican, September 19, 1885.
Campbell Duncan, one of the typos on the REPUBLICAN, left for a two weeks visit at his old home in Illinois Tuesday. He went on Howard’s excursion. Campbell has been in the employ of the REPUBLICAN almost one year and a half and during that period has taken no lay-off. He is an industrious youth and deserves the vacation he has taken.
Arkansas City Republican, September 26, 1885.
CHEAP PLEASURE TRIP.
The Grandest Excursion of the season leaves Arkansas City SEPTEMBER 30, for Richmond, Indiana. One way fare for round trip. First-class in every respect. Come one, come all, and visit your wife’s people. For further information call on J. L. HOWARD, Excursion Agent. Office, west door National Bank building, Arkansas City, Kansas.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 3, 1885.
J. O. Sullivan Wanted.
While J. L. Howard was attending the fair last Friday, the firm of Howard & Collins had a black mare stolen from their stable in Arkansas City by one J. O. Sullivan.
Sullivan had been employed as a hostler, but had received his discharge on the morning he took the horse. Parties who saw him ride off on the mare did not think it strange when they saw him out riding, but supposed he was only exercising her. When Mr. Howard came home from Winfield, he saw the mare was gone, but thought that Mr. Collins had her. It was not until the next morning that they awakened to the stern reality that their mare had been stolen. Pursuit was immediately commenced. Capt. Rarick accompanied Mr. Howard to Winfield, making a thorough search in that city, but learning that the thief had been seen several miles north. After rambling over the north part of the county for some time, they discovered the mare loose in a field on the road just as they were coming back to Winfield. They secured the mare and brought her home; they were unable to discover the thief, but there is a reward out of $25 for his apprehension. Sullivan, as his name indicates, is an Irishman, about 40 years old, weighs about 130 pounds, short gray hair, and stubby mustache. While in Arkansas City, he worked at making whips and watch guards out of horse hair.
Arkansas City Republican, October 3, 1885.
The Winfield Central Hotel has again changed hands. J. A. McKibben, of this place, has bought out Majors & Robinson and has taken possession. We are sorry to see Sid Majors and Ivan Robinson retire. Their short hostship has changed things variously in the Central, giving it a bigger run in the last month than it has ever had before. Sid and family will remain in Winfield. He goes to spend a few weeks looking after his Arkansas City farm. Courier.
The REPUBLICAN adds that the county seat has gained a good citizen in Mr. McKibben. Howard & Collins were the sale agents.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 10, 1885.
J. L. Howard has been very sick this week.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 17, 1885.
A Creswell Township Farm Fruit Display.
John Isom, who owns a farm five miles east of Arkansas City, came into the real estate agency of Howard & Collins Thursday with a bushel of apples. When laid upon a large table, the display was the most beautiful one we ever witnessed in the fruit line. There were several varieties and selecting four from the assortment, weighed them. The combined weight was three pounds and four ounces. The largest one weighed an even pound. There are 150 apple trees in Mr. Isom’s orchards, and he has gathered about 200 bushels from them. He has apple trees in bloom now. He has also a large peach orchard. Peaches were ripened July 1 in his orchard. He has several trees now, the fruit of which will not be matured for two weeks yet. Think of it, readers, ripe peaches from July 1 to Nov. 1. Mr. Isom will realize about $300 from fruit sold from his orchard. Southern Cowley and Creswell Township will down the world for fruit.
Arkansas City Republican, October 17, 1885.
R. A. Maxey has traded a couple of his residences and lots in this city for the farm of Samuel Stalsworth, near Maple City. Howard & Collins made the trade.
Arkansas City Republican, October 24, 1885.
As the REPUBLICAN stated last week John Ewing, of Logan County, Illinois, was in the city prospecting, and would locate in this vicinity. The first of the week Mr. Ewing made a purchase of the 96 acre farm of Samuel Anstine and the 160 acre farm of W. B. Cloyd, both about eight miles west of the city. The consideration was $5,200. Howard & Collins made the sale. Mr. Ewing returned to his Illinois home Wednesday to settle up his business there. He will remove here with his family about next March. Mr. Ewing was charmed with this region and will no doubt induce several other substantial farmers to come to the best locality on earth. He is a substantial farmer, having a considerable amount of this world’s goods. The REPUBLICAN welcomes Mr. Ewing and family, and will keep them posted on the doings of this vicinity.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 31, 1885.
ALMOST ONE MILLION
Dollars Worth of Improvements Made to Arkansas City This Building Season.
The following is a partial list of the improvements made in Arkansas City since March 1, 1885.
J. L. Howard, cottage: $700
J. L. Howard, cottage: $750
J. L. Howard, cottage: $500
Arkansas City Republican, November 7, 1885.
J. L. Howard has purchased J. M. Collins’ interest in the real estate agency of Howard & Collins and now goes it alone.
Arkansas City Republican, December 12, 1885.
J. L. Howard sold a half interest in his real estate agency to Capt. Owens from near Maple City. Mr. Owens will move to town in a few days and devote his entire attention to the real estate business. The firm is now Howard & Owens.
Arkansas City Republican, December 5, 1885.
J. L. Howard traded Widow Finney’s town property for a farm belonging to Capt. Owens, near Maple City, the first of the week.
Arkansas City Republican, December 12, 1885.
Howard & Owens traded the Widow Finney property in the 3rd ward for a residence in the 4th ward, and then turned around and traded their last purchase for Dr. J. Vawter’s five acre lot, adjoining the townsite on the northwest.
Arkansas City Republican, December 12, 1885.
Chas. Stanton bought the Stedman property across the canal Tuesday. Howard & Owens made the sale.
Arkansas City Republican, December 12, 1885.
Fred Farrar and J. L. Howard made a purchase of a house and one lot down on main street the first of the week.
Arkansas City Republican, December 12, 1885.
Howard & Owens sold the Woodcock farm east of town to J. W. Ruby, the first of the week. Consideration: $2,900.
Arkansas City Republican, December 19, 1885.
BIG AD. HOWARD & OWENS, REAL ESTATE, LOAN & INSURANCE AGENTS, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. AD LISTED NUMEROUS FARM PROPERTIES FOR SALE AS WELL AS NUMEROUS CITY PROPERTIES FOR SALE.
Arkansas City Republican, February 20, 1886.
Notice.
This is to certify that Howard A. Owens has this day dissolved partnership and J. L. Howard will settle all debts and collect all debts of said firm. J. L. HOWARD, H. OWENS.
Feb. 12th, 1886.
Arkansas City Republican, February 20, 1886.
The real estate agency and business of Howard & Owens was purchased the first of the week by A. G. Lowe, J. F. Hoffman, and E. A. Barron. While the patrons of this agency will regret to lose the services of the affable Howard and the “rustling” Owens, they will be well pleased to hear that the business has fallen into such industrious and reliable hands. The mention of the names Lowe, Hoffman, and Barron are well and favorably known in this community. We wish the new firm success.
Arkansas City Republican, February 20, 1886.
J. L. Howard, since his retirement from the real estate business, will commence the running of excursions to Florida and from the east to this city. An excursion train from here to Florida will be run sometime in March.
Arkansas City Republican, February 20, 1886.
Robt. Smith, who resides six miles up the Walnut, has traded his farm to J. L. Howard for city property, and will in a few weeks, with his family, remove to town. Mr. Smith is a former resident of Arkansas City, and was at one time engaged in the real estate business.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 24, 1886.
Real Estate Firm.
O. B. Dix and Cyrus Miller have opened a new real estate office over G. W. Miller’s hardware store, under the name of Dix & Miller, land, loan, and insurance agents. They have fitted up their office in handsome style, and have employed John L. Howard, for a term of months, to rustle up business. They will strive to merit a liberal share of public patronage. They will be pleased to welcome visitors and friends to their commodious and pleasant apartments at all times.
Arkansas City Republican, March 6, 1886.
J. L. Howard went to Kansas City Tuesday to attend to business matters.
Arkansas City Republican, March 13, 1886.
J. L. Howard, who went up to Doniphan County last week, came home Monday and reports that all the time he was there the ground was covered with eight inches of snow.
Arkansas City Republican, March 27, 1886.
J. L. Howard purchased last week, of Mrs. Henry Gilstrap, her residence and 13 lots in the 4th ward. The consideration was $2,000.
Arkansas City Republican, April 3, 1886.
J. L. Howard traded Hank Endicott three horses for a cottage on North Summit street.
Arkansas City Republican, April 17, 1886.
J. L. Howard is building a two-story residence, 14 x 24, with an ell 12 x 14, on two of his lots in the Gilstrap addition.
Arkansas City Republican, April 17, 1886.
J. L. Howard has sold his barn to Dr. Morris. The Doctor will remove it to the property where he resides in the 2nd ward.
Arkansas City Republican, April 17, 1886.
Aaron Harnley has purchased three lots out of the 13 lots purchased by J. L. Howard in the Gilstrap addition. The consideration was $300. Mr. Harnley will in the next 60 days erect a handsome two story residence, 30 x 24 feet, on his lots.
Arkansas City Republican, April 24, 1886.
J. L. Howard sold the Hank Endicott cottage on North Summit Street Tuesday to Mary E. Cavin. The consideration was $350.
Arkansas City Republican, May 22, 1886.
Real Estate Transfers of Monday and Tuesday.
HOWARD, DIX & CO.
Thos. Baird to H. G. Bailey, 1 lot, $1,200.
H. G. Bailey to R. C. Howard, 2 lots, $300.
J. M. Godfrey to Wm. Gray, house and lot, $600.
Jamison Vawter to Bly Lewis, 1 lot, $150.
A. D. Prescott to W. B. Leonard, 1 lot, $225.
Standford Anderson, 800 acres of land to P. Trotter, $1,500.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, May 29, 1886. From Monday’s Daily.
Some weeks ago Howard & Dix purchased a span of mules for $300. A few days thereafter they traded them for a lot on south Summit street. Saturday evening they sold the lot to A. G. Lowe for $850.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, May 29, 1886. From Friday’s Daily.
Bittle Addition.
Jos. Bittle has had his tract of land adjoining the city on the northwest surveyed and platted. It will be put upon the market Monday morning next. For some time past there has been a great demand for the throwing of this addition into town lots. It is beautifully located, high and dry, and each lot commands a view of the city. Howard & Dix have this addition for sale. Lots will find a ready sale in the Bittle addition beyond a doubt. How we boom!
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 5, 1886. From Tuesday’s Daily.
J. L. Howard will have erected upon North Summit Street a two-story business room with basement. It will be 25 x 100 feet. The front will be built of pressed brick. W. A. Ritchie & Co., will furnish the plans and specifications, and superintend the construction. How we boom!
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 5, 1886. From Friday’s Daily.
The plat of the Bittle addition has just been received and lots are now upon the market. Howard & Dix have the sale of the addition.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 5, 1886. From Friday’s Daily.
Howard’s excursion for Columbus, Ohio, will leave on the morning of June 10 at 8:30 on the Frisco. Only one change of cars and arriving 12 hours earlier in Columbus than by any other route. Round-trip ticket only $24.05.
Arkansas City Republican, June 5, 1886.
EXCURSION, JUNE 10, From Arkansas City, Ks., To Columbus, O.
Via St. Louis, Terre Haute & Indianapolis R. R.
Fare $24.05 for Round Trip.
Only one change of cars if you take the “FRISCO LINE,” And avoid four changes by taking this popular route, also 12 hours better time made.
Stop-Over Tickets, For all Points on the “Bee-Line.”
Beautiful Scenery all Along the route.
Not a Sickly Route.
Remember the train leaves this city via the ‘Frisco 8:30 a.m., June 10, 1886.
For full particulars, call on or address
J. L. HOWARD,
Who will accompany the Excursion.
Extension Tickets to all Eastern Points.
Arkansas City Republican, June 5, 1886.
Bittle Addition.
Jos. Bittle has had his tract of land adjoining the city on the northwest surveyed and platted. It will be put upon the market Monday morning next. For some time past there has been a great demand for the throwing of this addition into town lots. It is beautifully located, high and dry, and each lot commands a view of the city. Howard & Dix have this addition for sale. Lots will find a ready sale in the Bittle addition beyond a doubt. How we boom!
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 12, 1886. From Monday’s Daily.
A. J. Pyburn went back to Ohio this morning on J. L. Howard’s excursion via the Frisco. The Judge has gone to join his wife at Cleveland and return home with her.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 12, 1886. From Friday’s Daily.
The contract for the excavation of J. L. Howard’s block on North Summit Street has been let to Beecher Bros. They will break ground Monday morning.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 19, 1886. From Monday’s Daily.
J. L. Howard has commenced the excavation for his new business block.
Arkansas City Republican, June 26, 1886.
A Brief Round Up.
Our readers, perhaps, do not know the extent of the boom in Arkansas City. A drive over a portion of the city this morning behind A. G. Lowe’s roadster surprised us by seeing the amount of work being done. On Summit street a very large force of workmen are laying the water-works pipes. Probably there are one hundred men at work on this portion of the system. On South Summit street, some 15 mechanics are engaged in erecting the Newman-Pickle block. Farther south there are some 10 persons engaged in excavating for the large business block of six store rooms, mentioned in a preceding issue of the REPUBLICAN. Then down in the Leonard Addition about 15 men are doing the brick work on the new Schoolhouse. This building is almost completed to the second floor. From the Schoolhouse we went around down to the Frisco depot. On the way down we noticed a half dozen men at work on the foundation of the stand-pipe. At the spring a force of 15 hands are at work building the pump and boiler house. At the Frisco about 20 men are engaged in getting out the bridge timbers on the Geuda Springs & Caldwell road. This bridge will consist of 4,000 feet of trestle work.
The yards of the Frisco would make anyone believe he was in a city of 15,000 inhabitants. A large number of teamsters were busy hauling away some 14 carloads of lumber. Scattered here and there in the vacant land south of the depot are 25 tents, inhabited by newcomers and workers on the railroad. In addition to these we saw several camps of Indians, who are up from the Territory making purchases of supplies.
Returning from the depot to the business part of the city, we find at work on the National Bank extension, new post office building, and the Johnson Loan & Trust company block, some 20 mechanics. On the new hotel building 24 men are laboring to complete it. The stone work has almost reached the second story floor.
The last place we visited where a business block was going up was J. L. Howard’s. Here eight men are at work excavating. We do not hesitate to say that Arkansas City is becoming as no other city in the Southwest and in a few years will be the largest city in the Arkansas Valley.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 3, 1886. From Monday’s Daily.
All the bids on J. L. Howard’s building were rejected. Same is open for bids again.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 3, 1886. From Tuesday’s Daily.
J. L. Howard was attacked by cholera morbus last night. The cause was too many cucumbers. He is convalescing now.
Arkansas City Republican, July 17, 1886.
Sid Majors sold a house and four lots in the first ward to J. L. Howard for $1,100 yesterday.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 17, 1886. From Monday’s Daily.
Dr. G. S. Morris has moved his office to rooms in Mrs. L. H. Benedict’s block. J. L. Howard, real estate agent, has office rooms with him.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 17, 1886. From Monday’s Daily.
J. L. Howard has just received one of those mammoth stones from the Territory for his new building. In hauling it to the building site, two wagons and eight horses were used. It is one of the finest stones we have ever seen used in building.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 24, 1886. From Wednesday’s Daily.
J. L. Howard & Co., have their real estate office in the upstairs of Central block.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 31, 1886. From Monday’s Daily.
The recent rains are bringing out the corn splendidly, notwithstanding some say otherwise. J. L. Howard brought us in some samples of sod corn. The ears were 14 inches in length and well filled. The corn was raised on an upland farm.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1886.
There is a delay on John L. Howard’s building on North Summit Street in consequence of the non-arrival of the pressed brick from St. Louis, which is to compose the front. The material is expected in a few days, and then the walls will begin to arise.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1886.
The pressed brick for the front of John L. Howard’s store building arrived from St. Louis last week, and the workmen are now running up the walls.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 27, 1886.
No addition to the city that has been placed upon the market has boomed like lots in Bittle. Only a few days since this addition was placed on the market, and now nearly every lot has been sold, and many two and three times. This morning J. L. Howard & Co., real estate agents, sold 25 lots to Messrs. Farrar, Prescott, Beall, and Lambert for $2,400. In the past 10 days 46 lots have been sold; the consideration was $4,500. Although many of the desirable lots have been sold, there still remain quite a number. Now is your opportunity to invest in real estate.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, September 4, 1886. From Tuesday’s Daily.
J. R. Frazier has rented four rooms in the upstairs of J. L. Howard’s block, to be used as a residence on its completion about October 1. Mr. Frazier will remove his family at about that time.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, September 11, 1886. From Wednesday’s Daily.
E. Baldwin has purchased an interest in the real estate agency of J. L. Howard & Co.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, September 18, 1886. From Wednesday’s Daily.
Steamboat excursion on the Walnut River, for the benefit of getting the “Belle,” of Winfield, here. Everybody buy tickets to help the boat to get here. Tickets on sale at the Post Office and J. L. Howard’s.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, September 18, 1886. From Wednesday’s Daily.
A lot in block 62 on North Summit Street, owned by Dr. Jamison Vawter, was sold August 30th to Dr. G. S. Morris and J. L. Howard for $400. Yesterday, the latter’s half interest in the lot was sold for $500: $100 more than was paid for the lot two weeks ago.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 29, 1886.
The new law and real estate firm of Artley, Andrews & Anderson (office over the First National Bank), is making many friends and bids fair to become popular with our citizens. All three gentlemen have lately come to this city. The first named with a view to engage in some commercial business. The two latter to practice law. Getting together in social relation, they concluded to pool issues, and the result is, this tripartite alliance, with land and law for the exercise of their energies. Mr. S. Artley hails from St. Louis, and represents the extensive glass house of F. A. Drew, of that city. He has already contracted to furnish glass for the St. James Hotel, Frank J. Hess’s new insurance building, John L. Howard’s business block, and H. O. Meigs’s handsome residence. He came to this city during the summer, and likes it so well that he concluded to stay here.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 13, 1886.
MARRIED. John L. Howard and Allie Bowe were issued a document of wedded bliss Wednesday. The groom swore Judge Gans to secrecy, but the distances seems to warrant safety, so the newspaper fiend lets it out. Courier. Can it be possible that this is our John? Democrat. The very man. Two loving hearts made one.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 13, 1886.
There has been a change in the business of Kroenert & Austin, the latter having sold out his interest to his partner. The cause of this dissolution has not been made known, but it throws one of the best grocery trades in town into the hands of Mr. Kroenert. Mr. Austin, it is talked, will embark in the wholesale trade, in John L. Howard’s new store.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 20, 1886.
Hotel Room Wanted.
Mr. S. C. Smith says he expects to eat his Thanksgiving dinner in the St. James Hotel. Workmen are pushing the interior arrangements with all the dispatch possible, and lathing, plastering, and joiner work are making rapid progress. The accommodations it will afford to the traveling public are badly needed, and its opening will amount to a public benefaction. In the present dearth of hotel room, the restaurants are doing their best to afford sleeping facilities. George A. Druitt, proprietor of the European Restaurant, has leased ten rooms in the Hasie building, which he has handsomely furnished for his guests, in addition to the rooms he has over his restaurant. He provides for about forty every night, and quite frequently turns half that number in addition away. C. L. Kloos, in the Nickle Plate Restaurant, has leased the upper floor of the Houghton block, which is filled every night to overflowing. George A. Groglode, of the Bradford Restaurant, says he could double his already prosperous business if he had rooms for lodgers, and to this end he is negotiating with John L. Howard for the upper story of his unfinished business block. Strangers are coming here by the train load every day, but their chances of obtaining a night’s lodging are frequently precarious.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 9, 1886. From Friday’s Daily.
Messrs. Baldwin and Howard, real estate agents, have been dubbed the “Two Johns” of Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 9, 1886. From Thursday’s Daily.
MARRIED.
John L. Howard and Allie Bowe were issued a document of wedded bliss today. The
groom to be swore Judge Gans to secrecy, but the distance seems to warrant
safety, so the newspaper fiend lets it out. Winfield Courier.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 9, 1886.
MARRIED. Last evening at the residence of Henry Bowe, Rev. J. P. Witt united J. L. Howard and Miss Allie Bowe in marriage at 8:30 p.m. The ceremony was performed in the presence of the members of the family and at its conclusion, the newly wedded couple adjourned to their home in the fourth ward and entered upon the duties of their marital life. The REPUBLICAN sends its best congratulations to the new couple and wishes their joy may ever be unconfined.
Blest is the sacred tie that binds,
In union, sweet, according minds.
How swift the heavenly course they run,
Whose hearts, whose faith and hopes are one.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 16, 1886. From Tuesday’s Daily.
Hon. Frank Bacon.
Last evening Hon. Frank Bacon addressed the Democracy of this vicinity. Hon. Frank is the people’s candidate for congress from this district and he came down with the intentions, we suppose, of taking the people by the seat of the pants and pulling their votes into the ballot box on November 2 for him. The Hon. Frank is also the candidate of the Democracy and spoke here under their auspices. This ever thoughtful party was very elaborate in their preparations for this “grand rally.” They even went so far and opened up their hearts so widely as to secure the Mechanic’s Band to dispense soothing syrup strains of music. They also engaged the large and commodious storeroom—100 x 25 feet—of J. L. Howard, which was freshly plastered but the day before. We are informed Mr. Howard gets the post office at Cale for this great service to the party. The aroma given off from the plastering and the dust arising from the dry lime as the audience walked over it was simply bewildering. It served its purpose though. The smell of their favorite “medicine” was completely killed off. The effect was better than the eating of cloves. And as Mr. Bacon is of the meek and lowly kind, he said naught of his shabby reception and niggardly treatment. At about 8 o’clock the venerable Judge McIntire escorted Mr. Bacon from the hotel—$2 per day house—to the temple in which he was to orate. They were followed by right-bower Schiffbauer, in this campaign only, and left bower Thompson, and crowd of boys. Arrived without accident upon the improvised platform, the band fell over a few bars of Democratic music, which had been left down the evening before, and then Mr. Bacon was introduced to the few assembled by Mayor F. P. Schiffbauer. Mr. Bacon made a very short speech. He told his hearers how the poor people of this district were suffering for homes down in the Indian Territory. He gave a regular re-hash of one of Capt. Couch’s old Oklahoma speeches, with which our readers are familiar. He never advanced a new idea. He never said he would work for the opening of Oklahoma if elected. His speech was made up principally of quotations of what renowned men had said upon the subject of Oklahoma. This showed that he possesses no mind of his own and that his knowledge is not limited beyond being a well-read man. In congress he would not even command attention. He is a poor speaker; has no eloquence at all. His diction is extremely poor. From the beginning to the ending of his speaking, he stood flat-footed upon the platform with his heels placed closely together and he did not move from that position during his address. Only once or twice did he raise his hand to gesture. Such speaking is exceedingly wearisome and quite a number of the audience showed their disapproval by getting up and going out before half of his speech was delivered. Amos Walton addressed all who remained at the conclusion of the address. He made a much better speech than Mr. Bacon and the audience showed their appreciation of the change of orators by frequent applause. It would have been better for Democracy if Amos had been nominated for congress and Bacon for probate judge. Taking all in all, the rally last evening was a grand failure. The audience at first would not exceed 125 persons and before the speaking was over, it had dwindled down to about 60 or 70. We are safe in saying that Mr. Bacon will run behind the ticket.
P.S. Mr. Bacon never said one word about the big time he and Jeff Davis had at New Orleans over the Independence bell.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 16, 1886. From Wednesday’s Daily.
The storeroom of J. L. Howard has been leased by Frank Austin, late partner of the Diamond Front grocery. Mr. Austin and brother, of Leavenworth, will open up an exclusive wholesale grocery shortly.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 29, 1887. From Tuesday’s Daily.
J. M. Collins has taken a position in the real estate agency of Howard & Morris.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 29, 1887. From Tuesday’s Daily.
D. A. McIntire purchased the I X L meat market this morning, per the agency of Howard & Morris.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 29, 1887. From Wednesday’s Daily.
The Arkansas City Land Company is the latest. G. S. Morris, J. L. Howard, and J. M. Collins are the members of the firm. Dirt will slide now like an avalanche of snow on the mountain side.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 12, 1887. From Saturday’s Daily.
M. L. Crocker sold his fourth ward property to J. L. Howard today for $2,000.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 5, 1887. From Wednesday’s Daily.
Howard & Collins contracted and closed up the sales of some $18,000 worth of property yesterday.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 19, 1887. From Thursday’s Daily.
J. L. Howard sold his 4th ward residence property this morning to T. V. McConn for $3,500. It was a bargain.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 19, 1887. From Friday’s Daily.
Yesterday we mentioned the sale of J. L. Howard’s fourth ward resident property in Gilstrap’s addition to T. V. McConn for $3,500. About 12 months ago Mr. Howard bought this property along with nine other lots. He paid $2,000 for all. He sold the nine lots a short time afterwards for $2,400. And he has sold the house and five lots for $3,500. He made $3,900 clear. Such is the life of the average real estate agent.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 19, 1887. From Friday’s Daily.
J. L. Howard has purchased 20 acres of the Nat Bank’s farm across the Arkansas River. He paid $185 an acre for it. Mr. Howard will begin building him a residence over on the hill next week and will live there on its completion.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 2, 1887. From Saturday’s Daily.
A. C. Springs & Co., is a new real estate firm, who have their office in the Howard building, north Summit street.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 2, 1887. From Monday’s Daily.
T. V. McConn bought a house and four lots in the First ward this morning for $2,500 from J. L. Howard.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 2, 1887. From Monday’s Daily.
T. V. McConn sold his home place on 5th Avenue this morning to D. Hamill for $13,000. The place consists of two houses and five lots.