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Samuel Darrah
Winfield.
Winfield 1873: Samuel Darrah, 37; spouse, P., 28.
Winfield 1874: Samuel Darrah, 38; spouse, Philena, 36.
Kansas 1875 Census, Winfield Township, Cowley County, March 1, 1875.
Name age sex color Place/birth Where from
Samuel Darrah 39 m w Ohio Missouri
Philena Darrah 31 f w Indiana Missouri
Sylvia Darrah 7 f w Missouri Missouri
Mary Darrah 5 f w Missouri Missouri
Frank Darrah 2 m w Kansas
FROM THE NEWSPAPERS.
Winfield Messenger, July 12, 1872.
LIVERY STABLE. Mr. Darrah has moved his livery stock from Dunlap’s old stand to Eighth Avenue just east of the Lagonda House. Mr. Darrah has the best stable in town, is centrally located, and his stock, buggies, and carriages are equal to any establishment of the kind in Southern Kansas. A good yard has been enclosed; and the accommodations for freighters and travelers are unsurpassed.
Winfield Messenger, July 19, 1872.
EXCURSION. We took it last Sunday, with one of Mr. Darrah’s fine rigs. Our joy in consequence of Mr. Darrah’s courtesy is unspeakable and we can only say to our readers, go and do likewise, and “you’ll know how it is yourself.”
Winfield Messenger, October 18, 1872.
We tried one of Mr. Darrah’s fine teams last Sunday and enjoyed a very pleasant trip up the river.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873
Presbyterian Church. The following were elected, and duly inducted into office, as a Board of Trustees of the Presbyterian church in Winfield, to serve for one year and until successors shall have been appointed, viz: Capt. S. W. Greer; D. N. Egbert, M. D., S. Darrah, Enoch Maris, W. Johnston. This church was organized on the 19th day of January, by Rev. A. R. Naylor of Indiana, and its membership has doubled already. It promises soon to become self-sustaining. They contemplate erecting a house of worship soon, in which improvement it is hoped the citizens of Winfield and vicinity will manifest an interest.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.
ADS.
LAGONDA HOUSE...S. A. WEIR & CO., Proprietors.
Corner of Main and Eighth.
S. DARRAH, LIVERY AND FEED STABLE.
STABLE ON EIGHTH AVENUE, EAST OF THE LAGONDA HOUSE.
[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.
O. N. Morris, successor to S. Darrah in the livery business, has gone to Topeka after a complete stock of livery.
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.
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.
Sam Darrah, Co. K. 1 Ohio Cav.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 6, 1873.
The Odd Fellows’ sociable last night was one of the finest affairs of the season. The large cake was voted to Mrs. Sam Darrah, as the handsomest lady in the room, despite the strenuous efforts of some of the young men in behalf of Miss Blandin. After the sociable, the festivities were continued by the young folks.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 13, 1873.
We return our thanks to Mrs. Darrah for a taste of the big twenty-seven dollar cake which was voted to her at the Odd Fellows’ social last week. The cake was the work of Mrs. Darrah and showed that she understands the art of cake baking to perfection.
Winfield Courier, Friday, December 19, 1873.
The following ladies and gentlemen were appointed as committees to make preparation for the Oyster supper to be given by the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church on New Year’s eve.
COMMITTEE ON MUSIC. Mrs. Roberts, Miss Leffingwell, Mr. John Swain.
COMMITTEE ON OYSTERS, ETC. Mr. F. Williams, Dr. Egbert.
COMMITTEE ON TABLES, STOVE, AND LIGHTS. Mr. O. F. Boyle, H. Silver, Mr. Saint, Mr. Baldwin.
COMMITTEE ON COOKING OYSTERS. Mrs. Dr. Black, Mr. S. Darrah, Mrs. Curns.
COMMITTEE ON COFFEE. Mrs. Hane, Mrs. McMillen, Mrs. F. Williams.
COMMITTEE ON DISHES, ETC. Mrs. Houston, Mrs. Darrah, Mr. Maris, W. Doty.
COMMITTEE ON TICKETS. Dr. Black, Mr. J. F. Paul.
Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.
NOTICE. All persons owing the late Dr. D. N. Egbert will please settle with me at once, and save trouble and costs. SAM’L DARRAH, Adm’r.
Winfield Courier, March 20, 1874.
DARRAH & DOTY, PROPRIETORS, LIVERY AND FEED STABLE.
BEST OF BUGGIES, SADDLES AND HARNESS HORSES. FURNISHED AT REASONABLE RATES. OFFICE ON MAIN STREET, SOUTH OF LAGONDA HOUSE. WINFIELD.
Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.
Winfield City Officers. The following are the officers elected in this city last Monday.
Mayor: S. C. Smith. Police Judge: N. H. Wood.
Councilmen: Samuel Darrah, J. D. Cochran, H. S. Silver, J. P. McMillen, and R. B. Saffold.
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Winfield Courier, April 24, 1874.
The City Council met at the Courthouse April 20, 1874, at 7 p.m. Mayor S. C. Smith in the chair. Councilmen present: J. P. McMillen, H. S. Silver, S. Darrah. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. On motion, S. Darrah was duly elected as President of the Council for the ensuing year. H. S. Silver, S. Darrah, and R. B. Saffold were appointed a standing committee on finance for the ensuing year. S. Darrah, J. D. Cochran, and J. P. McMillen were appointed a standing committee on streets and sidewalks.
Winfield Courier, May 1, 1874.
Ye Editor went to Arkansas City last Monday. Here is what he says. “In company with W. M. Boyer, Esq., we borrowed one of Darrah & Doty’s splendid rigs and went on a flying trip to Arkansas City. Of course, we called on C. M. Scott of the Traveler, and found that gentleman in one of the finest furnished offices we have seen anywhere; we concluded that C. M. was making money, and that his patrons were that kind of men that make a city.
Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.
New signs are all the rage now. We notice one on the St. Nicholas restaurant, and one upon Darrah & Doty’s Livery stable
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Winfield Courier, May 8, 1874.
The Council met at Sheriff Walker’s office May 4th, 1874, at 7½ o’clock p.m. Present: S. C. Smith, Mayor, and Councilmen J. P. McMillen, R. B. Saffold, S. Darrah, and H. S. Silver. J. W. Curns, Clerk.
A petition was presented signed by Joseph Likowski, R. Ehret, and E. R. Parker, asked that the license tax on saloons be reduced from $300 to $200; on motion the petition was rejected, the vote being as follows: ayes—J. P. McMillen, H. S. Silver and S. Darrah—3; nays 0.
A petition was presented by Joseph Likowski asking for a dram shop license under and by the laws of 1868, and that he be allowed to retail spirituous and fermented liquors in his frame building on lot 8, in block 109, in Winfield. On motion the petition was granted and ordered that a dram shop license be issued to Joseph Likowski for the period of one year from May 1st, 1874, on the payment of $300 per annum, payable semi-annually, and also that the said Joseph Likowski be required to give a bond in the sum of Two thousand dollars to the City of Winfield as required by law.
A petition was presented by R. Ehret asking for a dram shop license. The petition not having sufficient names was referred back to R. Ehret.
An ordinance was read and passed repealing section 8 of Ordinance No. 10; the vote on the final passage being, ayes: McMillen, Saffold, Darrah, and Silver; nays none.
An ordinance in relation to street crossings on south side on 10th avenue, and on the south side of 9th avenue, was read and passed, the vote on the final passage being as follows: ayes McMillen, Darrah, Silver and Saffold; nays 0.
The Council met at the office of S. C. Smith May 5th, 1874, at 8 a.m., in pursuance of a call. Present: S. C. Smith, Mayor, and Councilmen Darrah, McMillen, Saffold, and Silver. The call was read which was as follows:
To the Honorable Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Winfield.
We, the undersigned, members of the City Council of the City of Winfield, would respectfully request that you call a special meeting of said council this 5th day of May, 1874, at 8 o’clock a.m. for the purpose of considering the matter of granting a dram shop license to R. Ehret. (Signed) J. P. McMILLEN, H. S. SILVER, R. B. SAFFOLD.
R. Ehret then presented a petition asking for a license to keep a dram shop; on motion the petition was granted and ordered that a dram shop license be issued to Reinhard Ehret for the period of one year from May 1st, 1874, on the payment of $300 to the City, said tax to be paid semi-annually; And further that the said Reinhard Ehret be required to give a good and sufficient bond in the sum of two thousand dollars to the City of Winfield, as required by law. On motion adjourned, J. W. CURNS, City Clerk.
[REPORT OF WINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL.]
Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.
INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.
No. of pupils enrolled during the month: 48. Average daily attendance: 30. No. cases of tardiness: 30. Average time lost by tardiness: 5 minutes.
Names of scholars neither absent nor tardy: Oliver Newland, Jordan McDonald, Mary Davis, Sylvia Darrah, Katy Davis, Lela Doty, Jennie Hulshopple, Alice Hill, Jennie Weathers. MRS. T. A. WILKINSON, Teacher.
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Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.
Council met at Courthouse May 18, 1874. Mayor S. C. Smith in the chair; Councilmen present, H. S. Silver, S. Darrah, J. P. McMillen, and R. B. Saffold. J. W. Curns, Clerk. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The bonds of Joseph Likowski and Reinhard Ehret to the City of Winfield as dram shop keepers were presented to the Council and on motion were approved.
An ordinance providing for the levying and collecting of license tax was read by sections and duly passed; the vote on passage stood, ayes McMillen, Darrah, Silver, 3; nays 0.
Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.
Darrah & Doty have the contract for sprinkling main street during the season.
[REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.]
Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.
We are indebted to Curns & Manser, real estate agents and proprietors of Abstracts of Titles to all lands in Cowley County, for the following transfers of real estate.
Elisha Babcock, Jr. to Samuel Darrah, Lot 7 in block 128 in Winfield, $350.
[WINFIELD: CITY TREASURER’S REPORT.]
Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.
Receipts. June 6, 1874. By Darrah & Doty, license livery stable: $5.00.
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Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.
The Council met at the courthouse June 2nd in pursuance of adjournment. Present: S. C. Smith, Mayor, and councilmen McMillen, Silver, and Darrah, J. W. Curns, Clerk.
An ordinance in relation to the pay of the City Marshal and Street Commissioner was read and duly passed. The vote on the final passage was ayes McMillen, Darrah, and Silver, all the members present voting in the affirmative.
A petition was presented signed by Wm. F. Marshal and others asking that a dram shop license be granted to A. G. Vinson. Two remonstrances against granting gram shop license (unless every requirement of the law be strictly complied with) were presented, signed by S. H. Myton and others and one signed by John McQuiston and others. On motion the petitions were all referred to a committee consisting of H. S. Silver, J. P. McMillen, and Samuel Darrah.
An ordinance in relation to dog tax was passed; vote on passage was as follows: Ayes McMillen, Silver, and Darrah.
Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.
RUNAWAY. Day before yesterday a team belonging to Darrah & Doty and attached to a buggy in which were Mrs. Darrah and child, and Mrs. Hewins and two children, became frightened and started to run. Mrs. Darrah, who was driving, had almost gained control of the team when a lot of more than useless dogs ran out and frightened them with their barking. In turning the corner at the Lagonda House, the buggy was upset and they were thrown to the ground. Mrs. Darrah was picked up insensible and for a time it was thought she was dangerously hurt, but a careful examination disclosed the fact that no bones were broken. She is at this writing doing well, and will be around in a short time. Mrs. Hewins and the children escaped with a few external bruises.
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Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.
City Council met June 17th, at 4 p.m., in pursuance of adjournment. Present: Mayor S. C. Smith and Councilmen S. Darrah, H. S. Silver, R. B. Saffold, and J. P. McMillen. J. W. Curns, Clerk.
Mr. R. B. Saffold offered the following resolution, which on motion was adopted.
Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to procure for the city six ladders, to be placed at different business places along Main street, where the use of water buckets can be had, said ladders to be the property of the city and to be under the control of the City Marshal, to be used in case of fire. On motion R. B. Saffold, S. Darrah, and H. S. Silver were appointed a committee to procure said ladders.
Winfield Courier, July 17, 1874.
WINFIELD, July 15, 1874. EDITOR COURIER: Dear Sir, In the last week’s Telegram, I find that my dog is blamed with causing the unfortunate run-away of Mrs. Darrah’s team, and further, that the dog was not to blame because he had been so trained by his master. Please allow me to say that Allison is altogether mistaken as my dog is not a worthless, contemptible, cur— as he would have his readers believe—and bark at him, as my dog never barks at such people. Neither was it my dog that startled Mrs. Darrah’s team, because I have no dog, and never owned one in Winfield. Very Respectfully, JAMES L. M. HILL.
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Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.
Council met July 6th, 1874, at usual hour. Mayor S. C. Smith in the chair. Present: councilmen S. Darrah, R. B. Saffold, and H. S. Silver. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
The committee on sidewalks reported they had contracted with L. Lippman to build the sidewalks required to be built.
Committee on ladders to be used in case of fire, reported they had completed the same. They were instructed to place the ladders at such place or places as will be most convenient in case of fire.
The bill of Calvin Gay, of $40.00, for six ladders was allowed.
A petition was presented asking the council to call an election to take sense of the voters upon the proposition of the city purchasing the ground of the Winfield Cemetery Association, and issuing scrip and bonds to pay for the same.
On motion the petition was referred to a committee consisting of R. B. Saffold, H. S. Silver, and S. Darrah, who were instructed to examine and report at their next meeting.
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Winfield Courier, August 7, 1874.
Council met at council room July 20, at usual hour. Present: Mayor S. C. Smith and councilmen Silver, Darrah, and Saffold. J. W. Curns Clerk.
Winfield Courier, August 21, 1874.
Last Tuesday was about as lively a day as we have seen since the fourth of July. We were first startled by seeing crowds of men and boys dashing up the street and disappearing in Curns & Manser’s office, and, not wishing to mourn alone, we soon found ourselves standing on a chair in the aforesaid office gazing at the struggle of two of our prominent lawyers, who were trying their wind and muscle in a scuffle, in which neither had an occasion to crow over the victory, they being about equally matched. The only one we felt sorry for was Justice Boyer, who adjourned court about a minute too soon to fine them for contempt.
The crowd next gathered at Darrah & Doty’s livery stable where a couple of our citizens were trying the effect of chairs and fists upon each other’s heads. They were separated before either was hurt.
Before the crowd had yet dispersed from the scene of this mill, they were startled by the news that the prisoners were escaping from the jail, and off they hurried to see what could be seen. Bozark, the fellow who was caught with Hill’s horse in Independence, and put in quod the day before, had been at work at one of the windows, and had so far succeeded that it is acknowledged that if he had been allowed to work another hour, he would have been able to walk out without any trouble; he had taken off the casing of one of the windows by some means and pried the bars nearly out of it.
Winfield Courier, August 28, 1874.
For Sale or Trade. THE WELL KNOWN HORSE, “Young Wellington,” will sell for cash or exchange for stock or land. The horse will stand at Darrah & Doty’s livery stable, in Winfield, from Sept. 1st to Sept. 5th.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, September 18, 1874.
CIVIL DOCKET. SIXTH DAY. Mary A. Millington vs. S. Darrah, Admn.
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Winfield Courier, September 25, 1874.
The City Council met at the council room Sept 21st, at usual hour. Present: Mayor S. C. Smith and Councilmen S. Darrah, J. D. Cochran, and H. S. Silver. J. W. Curns, Clerk.
Winfield Courier, November 5, 1874.
Bob Drummond, a late employee of Darrah & Doty’s, has sold his house and lot in Menor’s Addition to Burt Covert, and gone back to Illinois.
Winfield Courier, November 19, 1874.
The Morris Bros., and Darrah & Doty have each fitted up a snow scow, which they denominate by the name of sleigh, and let to boys by the hour so that they might all take a sleigh-ride while the snow lasts.
Winfield Plow and Anvil, November 19, 1874.
Business Directory.
DARRAH & DOTY. LIVERY AND FEED STABLE. Good stock and vehicles always on hand. Transient patronage solicited.
Winfield Plow and Anvil, November 19, 1874.
WINFIELD LIVERY AND FEED STABLE OF DARRAH & DOTY.
We have ample stable room to accommodate a large patronage, and we endeavor to give satisfaction in charges and care of stock. We keep the best of buggy and carriage teams, with light convenient vehicles. Stable on Main Street. WINFIELD KANSAS.
Winfield Plow and Anvil, November 19, 1874.
Messrs. Darrah & Doty, livery men, advertise their stables. This is one of the oldest livery firms in the city, and do a prosperous business. They have good teams, buggies, carriages, etc., and those who patronize them will learn that they have dealt with gentlemen.
Winfield Courier, November 26, 1874.
Strayed or Stolen. From the pasture of Wm. Wright, seven miles south of Winfield, on the Walnut River, on the night of the 22nd inst., three Indian ponies, described as follows: One black mare about 7 years old, white star in forehead, shod smooth in front and heavy plate corks behind; one black horse about 8 years old, brand, figure 1 inside a circle, on shoulder, shod same as mare; one bay mare two years old without shoes. A liberal reward will be paid for the ponies or any information which shall lead to the recovery, left at the stable of Darrah & Doty, in this city, or with Mr. Wright.
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Winfield Courier, December 31, 1874.
Council met November 2nd, 1874, at usual hour. Present: S. C. Smith, Mayor; J. D. Cochran, H. S. Silver, S. Darrah, R. B. Saffold, and J. P. McMillen, Councilmen; J. W. Curns, Clerk. The minutes of the last meeting was read and approved.
A bill in favor of J. H. Land of $3.00, being for to recover the proceeds of the sale of a certain hog, sold by the marshal of the city of Winfield, was presented and referred to the finance committee and duly allowed.
The fee bill of the city of Winfield vs. V. B. Beckett for $16.50 was referred to the finance committee.
An ordinance defining the duties of the city marshal was read by sections and on motion was passed. The vote on the final passage was as follows: ayes, Saffold, Darrah, Silver, McMillen, and Cochran; nays 0.
N. H. Wood appeared and tendered his resignation as police judge of the city of Winfield, to take effect Nov. 7th, 1874.
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Winfield Courier, December 31, 1874.
Council met November 16th, 1874, at usual hour. A quorum being present, after reading the minutes of the last meeting and approving the same, the following business was transacted.
T. H. Johnson and W. M. Boyer were placed in nomination for the office of Police Judge to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of N. H. Wood. A vote was taken which resulted as follows: For Johnson, R. B. Saffold, S. Darrah, H. S. Silver, 3. For Boyer, J. D. Cochran. Mr. Johnson having received the highest number of votes cast, was declared duly elected Police Judge for the balance of the year.
An ordinance in relation to license tax was read and duly passed, the final vote on passage as follows: ayes, Cochran, Silver, Saffold, Darrah, 4; nays 0.
On motion a committee consisting of Saffold, Silver, and Cochran was appointed to revise the city ordinance in relation to the duties and pay of the city Attorney.
T. H. Suits appeared and resigned the office of city attorney.
On motion W. P. Hackney was duly appointed city attorney for the balance of the year.
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Winfield Courier, December 31, 1874.
The city council met Dec. 7th, 1874, at the usual hour. Present: S. C. Smith, mayor; J. C. Cochran, H. S. Silver. R. B. Saffold, S. Darrah, councilmen; J. W. Curns, Clerk.
An ordinance in relation to the time of the meeting of the city council was read by sections and duly passed, the final vote on the passage of the whole was: ayes, Saffold, Cochran, Silver, and Darrah, 4; nays, 0.
An ordinance in relation to saloon license for the sale of intoxicating liquors was read by sections and each section adopted as read. The vote on the final passage was as follows: ayes, Saffold, Cochran, Silver, and Darrah, 4; nays, 0.
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Winfield Courier, January 14, 1875.
Council met December 21st at council room. Present: S. C. Smith, mayor, H. S. Silver, J. D. Cochran, R. B. Saffold, and S. Darrah, councilmen; J. W. Curns, clerk.
Messrs. C. A. Bliss and Enoch Maris appeared and asked the council to make provision for the purchasing of a lot in the cemetery grounds for the use of the city, in pursuance of which, it was moved and seconded that a committee of three, consisting of S. Darrah, R. B. Saffold, and H. S. Silver be appointed to confer with the cemetery committee in regard to purchasing a part or the whole of said cemetery. Motion carried.
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Winfield Courier, January 28, 1875.
January 4, 1875. Council met at usual hour. Present: S. C. Smith, mayor; J. P. McMillen, H. S. Silver, S. Darrah, councilmen; J. W. Curns, clerk.
Committee on pound reported they had procured a pound from Nate Roberson at the rent of $1 per month, which was accepted.
Cemetery committee asked further time to report on purchasing a lot in the cemetery.
[OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS: TEACHERS REPORT.]
Winfield Courier, February 4, 1875.
Intermediate Department: Sylvia Darrah.
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Winfield Courier, February 11, 1875.
JANUARY 25TH, 1875. Council met at 7 o’clock p.m. in pursuance of adjournment. Present: S. C. Smith, mayor, R. B. Saffold, S. Darrah, H. S. Silver, councilmen, and J. W. Curns, clerk.
Winfield Courier, February 18, 1875.
The Traveler says that Samuel Darrah, W. J. Keffer, and J. G. Titus start down the Arkansas in a flatboat with J. C. Lillie, managing Editor. . . .
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Winfield Courier, February 18, 1875.
[Note: Most of this item was illegible. Got only part of it.]
Feb. 1, 187.The cemetery committee made the following report, which on motion was adopted, and the committee disbanded. . . . leave to submit the following report: During the past week we visited the cemetery north of the city, in company with a committee from the cemetery association, and found two blocks well located and suited for the use of the city, which were offered by the committee from the cemetery association for the sum of $125 in city warrants and your committee was inclined to report favorably for purchasing the same for the use of the city. Since that time, however, the committee have been offered by Mr. Ira E. Moore, having charge of the cemetery grounds south of the city, the same amount of grounds in that cemetery, free of charge, and as a donation to the city; we would, therefore, in making this report as between the location of the two grounds, favor the one north of the city, but as regards the difference in the estimated value of the two grounds, would favor accepting the proposition offered the city from the cemetery south of the city.
H. S. Silver, S. Darrah, R. B. Saffold, Committee.
On motion, a committee consisting of R. B. Saffold, H. S. Silver, and S. Darrah, was appointed to wait on Mr. Ira E. Moore and accept the donation to the city, of the cemetery grounds offered by him, and procure a deed to the city of Winfield, of the same.
Ordinance No. 46, in relation to the construction of sidewalks along the north side of lot 1, and along the north end of lots 17 and 18, all in block 110, was read by sections and duly passed. The final vote on the passage of said ordinance was yeas, Saffold, Darrah, Silver, Cochran, and McMillen. Nays, none.
Ordinance No. 45, in relation to the duties of the city marshal and the prevention of fires, was read by sections and duly passed. Said ordinance was passed by the unanimous vote of the council.
C. A. Bliss presented a bill of $37.50 for building sidewalks along the south side of lot 12 in block 129, which after being reported favorably on by the finance committee, was allowed and ordered paid.
It was moved and seconded that on and after Feb. 1st, 1875, the city marshal’s wages be reduced to $30 per month. Motion prevailed.
Winfield Courier, February 25, 1875.
Samuel Darrah and J. G. Titus of this place, and Mr. Keffer of Pleasant Valley, started last Monday down the Arkansas River in a flat-boat bound for Fort Smith. We wish those hardy sailors a pleasant voyage.
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Winfield Courier, March 11, 1875.
WINFIELD, February 15, 1875. The Council met at the usual hour. Present: S. C. Smith, Mayor; H. S. Silver, S. Darrah, J. D. Cochran, R. B. Saffold, Councilmen; J. W. Curns, Clerk.
Ordinance No. 47, in relation to animals running at large, and to repeal sections No. 2, 3, 4, and 5 of ordinance No. 4, was read and duly passed. The vote on the final passage of said ordinance was, yeas, Saffold, Silver, Darrah, and Cochran.
Moved and carried that a committee of three be appointed to employ an attorney to attend to the suits pending in the District Court in which the city is a party, and that the committee be authorized to fix the compensation for such services. Messrs. Saffold, Darrah, and Cochran were appointed on said committee.
The committee on Cemetery reported that they had accepted the donation of Mr. I. E. Moore of a lot in Valley View Cemetery, and presented the deed for the same. On motion the committee was discharged.
It was moved and carried that a committee of three be appointed to wait upon the Winfield Cemetery committee in regard to any proposition they may make with reference to their Cemetery. Saffold, Cochran, and Darrah were appointed on said committee.
Winfield Courier, March 18, 1875.
Sam Darrah, J. G. Titus, and Jake Keffer, the three hardy mariners who left Arkansas City a few weeks ago to test the navigability of the Arkansas River, returned home last Saturday. They report the navigation of the river impracticable for boats larger than the Great Eastern. The party floated down in a skiff as far as Fort Gibson, where they bought ponies to bring them back.
[WINFIELD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION.]
Winfield Courier, March 25, 1875.
Notice. There will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Winfield Cemetery Association on Wednesday, March 31, 1875, at W. H. H. Maris’ store. All persons owning a lot in the Winfield Cemetery are stockholders, and entitled to vote at the meeting. A full attendance is requested.
S. H. Darrah was listed as a stockholder.
Winfield Courier, April 29, 1875.
Titus and Darrah, of Winfield, who went down the Arkansas River to Fort Gibson in a flat boat in February last, report the route practicable, and intend to ship grain that way this fall. Give us a rest. [Newspaper source not given.]
Winfield Courier, June 24, 1875.
Lost. Mrs. W. B. Doty lost a nice summer shawl last Thursday night one week ago at the festival held at the Courthouse. It is evident that some other lady took it by mistake, as she left one in place of it. The shawl may be left at the livery stable of Darrah & Doty, or at this office, where the owner can get it.
A. G. Wilson of Elk Falls buys Doty’s interest...
Winfield Courier, July 1, 1875.
Mr. A. G. Wilson, late of Elk Falls, has bought out Mr. Doty’s interest in the livery stable of Darrah & Doty. Mr. Wilson comes well recommended as a first-class liveryman, and we know that Sam. Darrah has few superiors in that line. They have now one of the largest and most complete livery establishments south of Emporia, and all who patronize them will be fairly and liberally dealt with.
[ANNOUNCEMENT: FRANK GALLOTTI FOR COUNTY TREASURER.]
Winfield Courier, September 16, 1875.
TO THE VOTERS OF COWLEY COUNTY. This is to certify that we, whose names are hereto subscribed, do most heartily recommend for our next County Treasurer, FRANK GALLOTTI, who has for the last year and a half faithfully and satisfactorily performed the duties of said office while acting in the capacity of Deputy; and we do hereby further certify that his character during that time has been such as to fully entitle him to the recommendation. The records of said office kept by him, bears ample testimony of his capability and efficiency.
S. Darrah signed the recommendation.
Winfield Courier, October 28, 1875.
Sam Darrah is down at Ft. Gibson yet, putting up hay to ship south via Arkansas River this winter.
Winfield Courier, November 18, 1875.
DIED. The sudden and unexpected death of Samuel J. Darrah caused a shock in this community. He had been for some weeks near Ft. Gibson putting up hay and being unwell, had started home. He failed so fast that death overtook him at a trading ranch fifteen miles below Elgin, in the Territory, Nov. 10th. None of his family were present. His wife had heard of his sickness and immediately started to meet him; but alas, was too late. His spirit had departed. His remains were brought here for burial.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, March 23, 1876.
CIVIL DOCKET. FIFTH DAY. Mary J. Triplett vs. W. B. Doty et al.
Winfield Courier, January 17, 1878.
Probate Judge’s Office. During the past week Judge Gans has ordered partnership estate of Darrah and Doty to prorate $700 to creditors, which pays 42 cents on the dollar.
WINFIELD COURIER CENTENNIAL ISSUE.
WINFIELD COURIER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1876.
The first annual election was held April 7th, 1873, and the same persons were re-elected to the various offices, excepting that S. Darrah succeeded C. A. Bliss, and the Council re-appointed the same persons to the other offices, with the exception that W. T. Dougherty succeeded Richmond as Marshal.
The second annual election was held April 8th, 1874. S. C. Smith was elected Mayor; N. H. Wood, Police Judge; and S. Darrah, J. D. Cochran, H. S. Silver, R. B. Saffold, and J. P.
McMillen, Councilmen.
The Council appointed J. W. Curns, Clerk; M. L. Robinson, Treasurer; T. H. Suits, Attorney; Z. T. Swigart, Marshal.
[PUBLIC SALE: A. G. WILSON.]
Winfield Courier, April 6, 1876.
PUBLIC SALE! The undersigned, surviving partner of the firm of Darrah & Wilson, will, on Saturday, April 15th, 1878, at the city of Winfield, sell at public sale, or at any time previous, at private sale, the following described personal property, to-wit: Ten head of horses, Two double top buggies, One double buggy, One two seated spring wagon with top, One open road wagon.
Together with harnesses, saddles, and bridles, etc.
Said property being the complete Livery stock belonging to said firm.
A. G. WILSON.
Winfield Courier, June 22, 1876.
Sale of Horse. NOTICE is hereby given that, on the 15th day of July, 1876, at 2 o’clock p.m., at the crossing of Main street and Ninth Avenue, in the city of Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, I will sell, at public auction, for cash in hand, one sorrel horse, about 14½ hands high, belonging to Mrs. Philena Darrah, to satisfy a lien upon said horse, in favor of the late firm of Darrah & Wilson, for the sum of $42.00, due April 15th, 1876, and remaining unpaid, for feed and care bestowed upon said horse, by said firm of Darrah & Wilson, as keepers of a livery stable in said city of Winfield, together with the expenses of such sale and the publication thereof. A. G. WILSON.
Surviving partner of the late firm of Darrah & Wilson.
