Loomis Family

                                                    Arkansas City, Kansas.
Kansas 1875 Census Creswell Township, Cowley County, March 1, 1875.
Name                           age sex color   Place/birth              Where from
I. C. Loomis                 72    m    w Connecticut                  Tennessee
H. R. Loomis                60     f     w      Pennsylvania                 Tennessee
Arkansas City 1893: J. A. Loomis, 59; spouse, E. S., 50.
Arkansas City 1893: Harriet Loomis, 75, widow.
Arkansas City Directory 1893.
PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL.
Corner of Central Avenue and Summit Street. D. D. DeLong D. D., Pastor.
Deacons: G. B. Moore, Amos Spray, and Dr. J. A. Loomis.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
ARKANSAS CITY LODGE No. 480. Meets second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month.
W. D. Kreamer, D.; J. A. Loomis, secretary; J. L. Huey, treasurer.
Loomis, Mrs. H. R., widow, r 127 n 5th st.
Loomis, J. A. dentist, office over First National Bank, r 116 n 4th st.
Dentist.
Loomis, J. A., over First National Bank.
FROM THE BOOK BY MARGARET RUSSELL STALLARD—
Remembering Geuda Springs.
Pages 12-13.
OWNERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPRINGS.
Excerpts from information prepared for James L. Tuttle, Geuda Springs, Kansas, by Stafford Abstract Company, Winfield, Kansas, in 1916.
Dated 25 July 1872 Filed 8 March 1873 by Patent from the United States of America to W. J. Walpole. Give and grant the Fractional South West Quarter of Section 6, in Township 34 South, of Range 3 East, 156.75 acres.
As applicants for patents often did, Mr. Walpole sold to Brainard Goff, Jr., of Cowley County, Kansas, ½ acre of land near the large salt spring. Somehow a record of this sale was not completed and it was involved in the litigations held of this property in 1916.
The land was mortgaged in 1872 for $240.00. I. C. Loomis held the mortgage, which was released 13 March 1873.
I. C. Loomis and Harriet R. Loomis, his wife, assigned to Samuel Hoyt, attorney at law, their power of attorney.
Page 13.
Loomis Hotel.
The Loomis Hotel, a restaurant, bank, printing shop, bakery, and other businesses were in East Geuda Springs. Most of the buildings burned in 1908.
                                               FROM THE NEWSPAPERS.
Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.
                                               [From Arkansas City Traveler.]

SALT SPRINGS. Judge Peffer, Col. J. C. McMullen, E. P. Kinne, Mr. Loomis, and several ladies, also the “Special Contrib­utor,” visited the salt works on the 6th. We found Judge McIntire superintendent of the works. Our July sun is doing the handsome thing for these just now, giving a product of a ton per week.
There are also springs containing, apparently, Glauber’s salts and other minerals in solution. We concluded the “warm spring” to be caused by the action of the solar heat.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, September 18, 1874.
CIVIL DOCKET. FOURTH DAY. I. C. Loomis vs. E. S. Chesney.
[MARRIED: E. P. KINNE & MRS. HELEN M. LOOMIS.]
Winfield Courier, September 25, 1874.
MARRIED. On Tuesday, September 22nd, 1874, at the residence of Col. J. C. McMullen, by Rev. Platter, of Winfield, Mr. E. P. Kinne and Mrs. Helen M. Loomis, both of Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1876.
ARKANSAS CITY BANK of Arkansas City.
Does a General Banking Business.
Makes Collections.
Loans Money on Real Estate Security.
Loans for Capitalists A Specialty.
In the Savings Department of the ARKANSAS CITY BANK of Arkansas City, there will be re­ceived Sums as low as One Dollar, upon which will be paid Seven per cent interest.
JNO. C. McMULLEN, PRESIDENT.
JAMES A. LOOMIS, CASHIER.
DIRECTORS:  L. B. KELLOGG, L. C. NORTON, J. JAY BUCK, J. C. McMULLEN, JAS. A. LOOMIS.
Cowley County Democrat, Thursday, April 6, 1876.
              ARKANSAS CITY BANK, Does a GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS.
Pays interest on time deposits, loans money on Real Estate security. Parties wishing loans on long time, secured on improved farms, can be accommodated.
JAS. A. LOOMIS, CASHIER.
JNO C. McMULLEN, PRESIDENT.
Cowley County Democrat, April 6, 1876.
Arkansas City Item. After some little excitement, caused by the whiskey ring of this place, the following officers were elected to the respective offices.
Mayor: S. P. Channell.
Councilmen: T. H. McLaughlin, W. M. Sleeth, H. D. Kellogg, Dr. J. A. Loomis, J. I. Mitchell.
Police Judge: Judge Christian.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 8, 1876.
ARKANSAS CITY BANK OF ARKANSAS CITY.
Does a General Banking Business.
MAKES COLLECTIONS.

Loans Money on Real Estate Security
LOANS FOR CAPITALIST A SPECIALTY.
In the Savings Department of the Bank there will be received Sums as low as One Dollar, upon which will be paid Seven percent interest.
JNO. C. McMULLEN, PRESIDENT.
JAMES A. LOOMIS, CASHIER.
DIRECTORS: L. B. KELLOGG, L. C. NORTON, J. JAY BUCK, J. C. McMULLEN, JAS. A. LOOMIS.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1876.
The election of city officers passed off very quietly last Monday, with the following result.
FOR MAYOR: S. P. CHANNELL, 49 VOTES.
                     H. D. KELLOGG,  24 VOTES.
FOR COUNCILMEN:
T. H. McLAUGHLIN, 48 VOTES; W. M. SLEETH, 48 VOTES; H. D. KELLOGG, 48 VOTES; J. A. LOOMIS, 45 VOTES; J. I. MITCHELL, 49 VOTES; R. HOFFMASTER, 26 VOTES; JAS. BENEDICT, 27 VOTES; L. C. CURRIER, 21 VOTES; L. C. WOOD, 23 VOTES; FRANK SPEERS, 24 VOTES; I. H. BONSALL, 1 VOTE.
FOR POLICE JUDGE: JAMES CHRISTIAN, 71 VOTES.
Whole number of votes cast: 73.
The city officers now are: S. P. Channell, Mayor; T. H. McLaughlin, W. M. Sleeth, Dr. H. D. Kellogg, Dr. J. A. Loomis, and James I. Mitchell, Councilmen; Jas. Christian, Police Judge.
[COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS: ARKANSAS CITY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1876.
COUNCIL ROOMS, ARKANSAS CITY, April 19, 1876.
Called meeting. Present, S. P. Channell, Mayor; H. D. Kellogg, J. A. Loomis, J. I. Mitchell, Councilmen.
Moved and seconded that Dr. J. A. Loomis be elected Presi­dent of the Council; carried.
I. H. Bonsall was recommended as City Clerk by S. P. Channell, and confirmed by unanimous vote of Council.
E. D. Eddy was elected Treasurer by a unanimous vote.
The following committees were appointed.
Finance Committee: T. H. McLaughlin, W. M. Sleeth.
Committee on Ways and Means: Dr. Kellogg, J. I. Mitchell, J. A. Loomis.
Committee on Public Improvements: T. H. McLaughlin, Dr. H. D. Kellogg, J. I. Mitchell.
Adjourned to meet at 8 o’clock Thursday evening, April 20th, to receive report on sidewalks from Committee on Public Improve­ments, and all other business of a general nature that may be brought forward.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1876.

The marriage ceremony of Mr. Kennedy and Miss Norton was performed by Rev. J. E. Platter, last Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mr. L. C. Norton, and was highly complimented by the competent judges who were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Haywood, Mr. and Mrs. Loomis, E. D. Eddy, Miss Sherburne, Mr. Kennedy’s brother, J. H. Sherburne, Mr. and Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Sherburne, and Mr. Burgess, constituted the party, with the parents and members of the family of the bride.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1876.
FOR RENT. Peter Pearson’s storeroom and basement; inquire of James A. Loomis.
[ORDINANCE NO. 48: ARKANSAS CITY. SIDEWALKS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 16, 1876.
RECAP: On July 13, 1875, an ordinance for the construction of sidewalks on the west side of Summit Street, from 6th avenue to 7th avenue, except in front of lot 1 in block 79, and numbered Ordinance 38 on page 102 of the Journal of Council Proceedings, and on page 90 of the book of Ordinances for the City of Arkansas City, was passed by the Mayor and Councilmen.
COST WAS 70 CENTS PER FRONT FT. FOR THE FOLLOWING:
BLOCK 69, LOT 3, 25 FT. FRONT, $17.50
BLOCK 69, LOT 2, 18 FT. FRONT, $12.60
BLOCK 69, LOT 5, 25 FT. FRONT, $17.50
BLOCK 69, LOT 6, 25 FT. FRONT, $17.50
BLOCK 68, LOT 11, 25 FT. FRONT, $17.50
COST WAS 90 CENTS PER FRONT FT. FOR THE FOLLOWING:
BLOCK 79, LOT 2, 25 FT. FRONT, $22.50
SAME COST FIGURES, AMOUNTS ALSO APPLIED TO:
BLOCK 79, LOTS 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, AND 14...ALL BEING 25 FT. FRONT, EACH $22.50.
J. A. LOOMIS, ACTING MAYOR, AND I. H. BONSALL, CITY CLERK, GOT AROUND TO LEVYING THE TAXES FOR THE ABOVE-NOTED SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON AUGUST 16, 1876.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 4, 1876.
PARTNERS. Doctors Alexander and Loomis are partners in dentistry.
I. C. Loomis...
[COWLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.
Petition of Isaac C. Loomis and others, of Creswell Township, asking for view and survey presented, granted, and D. Logan, John Nichols, and Wm. Wilson appointed viewers,
Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.
ROAD. ISAAC LOOMIS and others have petitioned the County Board for a public road commencing at the quarter section stone between sections 24 and 25, in Township 34, thence north along quarter section line across sections 24 and 13. D. Logan, John Nichols, and Wm. Wilson are the viewers, and meet at the place of beginning November 15th, at 10 o’clock a.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1877.
CITY ELECTION. The election of city officers took place last Monday, quietly and peaceably, with the following result.

Mayor: Dr. Kellogg.
Police Judge: Jas. Christian.
Councilmen: James Benedict, H. P. Farrar, James I. Mitchell, H. Godehard, I. H. Bonsall.
There was another ticket in the field, composed of Wm. Sleeth for Mayor, Judge Christian for Police Judge, and A. A. Newman, O. P. Houghton, E. D. Eddy, J. A. Loomis, and J. T. Shepard, for Councilmen; but as one was composed of, or was generally understood to be “license” men, the issue was made “license” and “anti-license,” and the vote stood 70 for the former and 41 for the latter. Both tickets were composed of the best men of the community.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1877.
In the race for Mayor last Monday, H. D. Kellogg received 72 votes, Major Sleeth 40, and Rev. Thompson 1.
For Police Judge, James Christian received 112 votes, and Rev. David Thompson 1.
For Councilmen, Jas. Benedict received 72, E. P. Farrar 72, Jas. I. Mitchell 72, H. Godehard 71, I. H. Bonsall 71, A. A. Newman 40, O. P. Houghton 40, E. D. Eddy 40, J. A. Loomis 40, Dr. J. T. Shepard 40, Rev. Wingar 1, Rev. Swarts 1, Rev. Will York 1, L. C. Norton 1, J. C. Topliff 3, Sherb Hunt 1.
I. C. Loomis...
Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1877.
OLD MR. LOOMIS, a gentleman of 75 years of age, carried eighty bushels of wheat, a distance of eighty feet, carrying one and a half bushels at a time, last week, and claimed he did not feel much fatigued either. When even old men come to Kansas, they get young and strong again.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1877.
DR. LOOMIS purchased the drug store of Kellogg & Hoyt’s. The latter named gentlemen are going into business at Junction City, Kansas.
[COWLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]
Winfield Courier, May 31, 1877.
J. A. Loomis, election fee, $2.00.
[COWLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]
Winfield Courier, July 12, 1877.
J. A. Loomis, election fee, $2.00.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 2, 1878.
SOLD OUT! Having sold our entire stock of Drugs, Medicines, etc., to J. A. Loomis (who will continue the business at the old stand), we hereby notify all persons in debt to us to call in and settle by cash or otherwise at once, as we must close up our business immediately. KELLOGG & HOYT.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 16, 1878.
We neglected to call special attention to the new ad of Dr. J. A. Loomis last week. If you want anything in the line of drugs, patent medicines, paints, oils, varnishes, lead, etc., the Doctor can supply you. He also has a fine lot of stationery and toilet articles. It is the only place in town where school books are kept. Mr. Will Mowry has charge of the prescription depart­ment, and will be found at the store, ever ready to accommodate his many friends.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 16, 1878.
MONEY TO LOAN. J. A. LOOMIS, LOAN AGENT.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 16, 1878.
THE PEOPLE’S DRUG STORE.
J. A. LOOMIS, SUCCESSOR TO KELLOGG & HOYT.
-DEALER IN- DRUGS AND MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, AND WINDOW GLASS; LAMPS, SHADES, AND CHIMNEYS; SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY; TOILET ARTICLES AND PERFUMERY, And everything usually kept in a first-class Drug Store.
W. D. Mowry, who has had six years’ experience in this line, will superintend the Prescription Department.
Physicians’ Prescriptions and Family Recipes Compounded at all Hours.
DON’T FORGET THE PLACE. -AT- KELLOGG & HOYT’S OLD STAND.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 23, 1878.
BOOKS and Miscellaneous Articles furnished to order at Loomis’ Drug Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 20, 1878.
TROMMER’S EXTRACT OF MALT at Loomis’ Drug Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 13, 1878.
LANTERN GLOBES, ALL SIZES, AT LOOMIS’ DRUG STORE.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1878.
They have a new lamp chimney and burner at J. A. Loomis’s that is the handsomest we have seen yet. Owing to the shape of the chimney, it seldom breaks from the flame of the wick. They have a lot of novelties on hand.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 10, 1878.
FOR SALE One dapple gray mare, 14¾ hands high, Copperbottom and Canadian stock; an extra saddle animal, drives double or single, has been accustomed to heavy farm work. Only reason for sell­ing—unless driven every day is too spirited for a woman’s use. I would be glad to exchange for a gelding, less spirited, but equal in other respects. J. A. LOOMIS.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 24, 1878.
GOODS uncalled for at the Express office in Arkansas City. Parties will please call and get them. JAMES CHRISTIAN, Agent.
J. A. Loomis, 1 package.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 24, 1878.
COAL OIL 35 cents per gallon at Loomis’ Drug Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 1, 1878.
Machine Oils: J. A. Loomis will be prepared to supply all demands for oil during the coming harvest.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 1, 1878.
Picture Frames.   Call at Loomis’ Drug Store and make your selection from the new stock just received.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 8, 1878.

The card of Dr. J. H. Griffith appears this week, announcing himself ready to attend all calls for medical assistance. The Doctor comes well recommended from his former home in Altoona, Illinois, as well as from those who know him here. At present his office will be at Loomis’ drug store. His residence is on South Summit street, in Dr. Kellogg’s cottage.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 8, 1878.
Dr. J. H. GRIFFITH, ARKANSAS CITY, KAS. Late of Altoona, Ills.
Office at Loomis’ drug store on Summit street. Chronic and female diseases a specialty.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 15, 1878.
Notice the change of J. A. Loomis advertisement. He has the finest and best assortment of drugs, medicines, and machine oils to be found in any town in the Southwest.
AD: ATTENTION! A full line of Machine Oils just received at Loomis’ Drug Store: Kellogg & Hoyt’s Old Stand.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 22, 1878.
REUBEN A. HOUGHTON, the popular grocery man, sold the two-story building adjoining Al Horn’s shoe shop to ARTEMUS WARD PATTERSON, last week, to be occupied as a saloon. Artemus Ward Patterson has purchased some of the finest chromos of Dr. Loomis’ stock, and will adorn the room in style.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 10, 1878.
W. D. MOWRY has received a fresh lot of the cigars at Loomis’ drug store. Lovers of the weed had better drop in and see him, not forgetting to bring the price of a smoke with them.
I. C. Loomis...
Winfield Courier, August 15, 1878.
I. C. Loomis, near Arkansas City, after harvesting his wheat in the latter part of May, plowed up some of the wheat ground and planted it to corn of the common field variety on May 27th. Last Sunday, August 11th, J. C. McMullen ate roasting ears from that field of corn.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 28, 1878.
CIVIL DOCKET. FOURTH DAY. James A. Loomis vs. E. B. Kager, et al.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 4, 1878.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S MEETING. There will be a young people’s meeting at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath evening, Septem­ber 8, which will take the place of the regular service. There will be several addresses, plenty of singing, and a good time is expected. All are invited, both old and young. At the close a collection will be taken for the yellow fever sufferers in the South. Any contributions left at Dr. Loomis’ drug store before next Tuesday, for the yellow fever sufferers, will be sent along with the above collection.
J. S. McCLUNG.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 11, 1878.
Parties desiring Picture Frames of any particular size or style can be supplied by leaving their orders at Loomis’ drug store. Call within the next 30 days.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 11, 1878.
A Guitar for Sale. W. D. Mowry, at Loomis’ drug store, has a guitar of extra tone and quality for sale cheap, for cash. Lovers of music, desiring to purchase such an instrument, should call and see this before buying.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 11, 1878.
“THE PEOPLE’S DRUG STORE!”
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, September 12, 1878.
James A. Loomis vs. E. B. Kager et al. Judgment for plaintiff against 20 defendants; continued as to 4 defendants.
Winfield Courier, October 3, 1878.
Real Estate Transfer.
M. G. Troup, county clerk, to James A. Loomis, s. ½ of sw. 6, 36, 4.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
FIRST AND LAST CALL. All accounts due me must be settled within the next thirty days, January 1st, 1879. J. A. LOOMIS.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Messrs. Wolf and Winton are fitting up the Green Front for T. H. McLaughlin. It will be occupied by Dr. Loomis as a drug store.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.
Dr. Loomis has removed the People’s Drug Store into the Green Front, formerly occupied by Houghton & McLaughlin. He has a neat room and a fresh supply of medicines.
Winfield Courier, February 27, 1879.
ARKANSAS CITY ITEM. James A. Loomis has removed his drug store to the “green front”—Houghton & McLaughlin’s old stand; but if you want to buy drugs or borrow money, you will find nothing “green” inside—everything “true blue” and wide awake.
I. C. Loomis...
Winfield Courier, April 3, 1879.
Mr. I. C. Loomis, father-in-law of J. C. McMullen, and wife, started for Colorado last Monday to visit a daughter, and will be absent several months.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
I. C. Loomis has started for Colorado to spend the summer months. We wish the old gentleman (whose genial face will be missed from among us awhile) a pleasant trip.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 30, 1879.
Dr. Loomis is confined to his house with sickness.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1879.
Prof. W. D. Mowry has withdrawn from the employ of Dr. Loomis. He has been a drug clerk in this town for several years, and has made a host of friends. We are informed that he contemplates a visit to the mountains. We bespeak for him the kind consideration of those he may meet.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1879.
We are informed that Charley Hollaway is now a partner of Dr. Loomis, and will mix at the old stand as usual.
Winfield Courier, June 12, 1879.
Mr. Will Mowry, of Arkansas City, was up last week. Will, besides being one of the best fellows in Southern Kansas, is a first class druggist, and much of the popularity of the Loomis drug store is due to his skill in manipulating the “spatula.”

Arkansas City Traveler, June 18, 1879.
After long confinement to the house from ill health, Dr. Loomis is to be seen at his place of business again. The Dr. is one of our best citizens and those who deal with him will find him an affable gentleman and straight as a gun.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 16, 1879.
Knowing that success depends upon keeping one’s name and business constantly before the public, Daniel Grant comes out this week with another new advertisement. Mr. Grant is a pleas­ant man to deal with, and always endeavors to keep a full and complete stock.
AD: D. GRANT has removed into the building formerly occupied by J. A. Loomis, on west side of Summit street, where he has opened a very large new Stock of Glass & Queensware bought in St. Louis, at lowest prices, together with a large stock of STATIONERY and a full line of Legal Blanks for Justices, township, school districts, professional men, etc. Also Tobacco and Cigars, News and reading matter, all of which will be sold cheap FOR READY PAY. Corn taken in exchange for goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 24, 1879.
Dr. Loomis has leased the lot north of Schiffbauer’s brick store, and will remove the old building and erect a new one, into which he will move his stock of drugs.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 8, 1879.
D. GRANT has removed into the building formerly occupied by J. A. Loomis, on west side of Summit street, where he has opened a very large new Stock of Glass & Queensware bought in St. Louis at lowest prices, together with a large stock of STATIONERY and a full line of LEGAL BLANKS for Justices, townships, school districts, professional men, etc. Also: TOBACCO AND CIGARS, News and reading matter, all of which will be sold cheap FOR READY PAY.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
The beautiful weather has been very favorable to those engaged in building, and Dr. Loomis intends to take advantage of the same and place a good frame building on the lot north of the Post Office.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 10, 1879.
RECAP: LADIES INVOLVED WITH THE LADIES’ SOCIAL SOCIETY, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FESTIVAL ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
PROCURING LIGHTS: Dr. Shepard and Dr. Loomis.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 17, 1879.
The old snag, that has so long been an eye sore on the lot north of the Post Office, was snatched out last Friday and the foundation was started for Loomis & Hollaway’s new drug store.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 24, 1879.
Loomis & Hollaway has the finest assortment of plain and fancy toy Candies. AT THE GREEN FRONT.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.
TAKE NOTICE. All persons indebted to us for Drugs and Medicines must call and settle before February 1st, 1880, and save cost. LOOMIS & HOLLAWAY.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Loomis & Hollaway will get moved into their new building by the last of next week.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.
A new clothing store has been opened by Mr. J. Lindauer, of St. Louis, in the building north of Loomis & Hollaway’s drug store.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.
If you want a first-class organ, buy the justly celebrated MASON & HAMLIN. If you want to RENT an Organ, and let the rent pay for the Organ, rent a MASON & HAMLIN, and I will give you TWENTY-SEVEN MONTHS time to do it in.
Office and sales-room at Loomis & Hollaway’s Drug Store, Arkansas City, Kansas.
J. O. WILKINSON, AGENT.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880.
Loomis & Hollaway have moved into their new drug store, one door north of the post office. The internal arrangement of this store is a new departure from what is generally seen in this latitude, while it makes a good display of goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 24, 1880.
CASH ACCOUNT. Amount of cash received by the City Clerk since March 15th, 1879, to March 14th, 1880, both inclusive.
1879. Oct. 14: Druggist license, J. A. Loomis, $2.10.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 21, 1880.
Shepard & Maxwell have moved their drugs into the building formerly occupied by Loomis & Hollaway.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 12, 1880.
In this issue appears the professional card of Dr. James A. Loomis, who from this time forth will resume the practice of dentistry. The doctor is well known in this vicinity as a professional man of long experience, and we predict for him a large practice among his old friends and acquaintances.
CARD: J. A. LOOMIS, DENTIST. Office at his residence, one block west of the Bank.
FILLING a Specialty.
I. C. Loomis...
Winfield Courier, July 29, 1880.
A first class brood mare and colt for sale. Inquire of I. C. Loomis, near Arkansas City, or of J. C. McMullen, Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
By reference to our card column, it will be seen that a partnership has been effected between Drs. Vawter and Loomis. These gentlemen are well known in this community as dentists of experience and ability. There are no better workers in the county. Give them a call, and keep your teeth in good preservation.
CARD: M. B. VAWTER. J. A. LOOMIS.
DENTISTRY, VAWTER & LOOMIS, DENTISTS, ARKANSAS CITY.
Office in Matlack’s Summit Street.
Artificial teeth $10 per set.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 2, 1881.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the firm of Vawter & Loomis is this day dissolved by mutual consent. M. B. VAWTER, J. A. LOOMIS.
Arkansas City, January 31, 1881.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 2, 1881.
CARD: Dr. JAMISON VAWTER, Late Asst. Surgeon to the Louisville Eye and Ear infirmary. Tenders his professional service to the citizens of Arkansas City and vicinity. Surgical dressings, and diseases of the eye, ear, throat, and nose (nasal catarrh), a specialty. Office in Matlack’s brick.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 2, 1881.
Dr. M. B. Vawter can still be found in his rooms over Matlack’s store, where he will be happy to receive calls from those needing the services of a dentist. See his card.
CARD: M. B. VAWTER, DENTIST.
 Office in Matlack’s brick, Summit street, Arkansas City.
 Artificial Teeth, $10 per set.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 2, 1881.
We take pleasure in calling attention to the professional card of Dr. Loomis in this issue. The doctor has removed his office into the room over A. A. Newman’s store, where he will be pleased to see all who may desire his services. Dr. Loomis has had fifteen years’ experience in dentistry, and we can confident­ly recommend him as a first-class dentist.
CARD: J. A. LOOMIS, DENTIST.
Office, first door to the right, over Newman’s store, in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Artificial teeth, $10. All work guaranteed.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Drs. Vawter and Loomis have again entered into partnership, and their friends and patrons are invited to call upon them at their dental rooms over Matlack’s store.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Dr. M. B. Vawter, of the firm of Vawter & Loomis, of this city, has opened a branch establishment over Spotswood’s store, Winfield, Kansas. M. B. Vawter will look after the Winfield interests of the firm, and left for that place on Monday last.
[ITEM FROM THE MONITOR.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Doctors Vawter & Loomis have opened a dental office on the second floor of Spotswood’s store. These gentlemen are already well known in this county, and will become still better. They are here to stay.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 26, 1881.
Rev. Fleming has rented the room in the Newman block former­ly occupied by Dr. Loomis, and has fitted the same up for a study.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 14, 1881.
A. F. & A. M. At the last regular meeting of Crescent Lodge, A. F. & A. M., the following were elected officers for the coming year.
W M: James Ridenour; S W: W. D. Mowry; J W: I. H. Bonsall; Treas: H. P. Farrar; Sec: Dr. Loomis; S D: Cal Swarts; J D: C. Hutchins; S S: J. C. Pickering; J S: H. Endicott; Tyler: [LEFT BLANK].
I. C. Loomis...

Winfield Courier, December 15, 1881.
Mr. Loomis and family returned from Colorado last week and are stopping with their daughter, Mrs. J. C. McMullen. Mr. Loomis is past eighty, but says he has come back to Cowley to “grow up with the country.” He is still well and hearty and bids fair to reach a hundred.
Mary A. Loomis??? Her relationship to Loomis family not known...
Cowley County Courant, February 16, 1882.
Suits have lately been commenced in the District Court as follows.
Mary A. Loomis vs. E. P. Greer, et al, foreclosure of mortgage.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
Dr. Loomis and Will McConn have challenged O. Ingersoll and Chas. Swarts to play a series of games of chess, one game a day. These persons are the most indefatigable chess players of the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Democrat says: “We now have our office connected with Vawter & Loomis, in Matlack’s block.”
We infer telephone connection is meant; but in any case, Vawter & Loomis have the sympathy of the community.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.  
Mr. Mullin, special agent of the “Old” Hartford Fire Insur­ance Company, was in the city Monday looking after the interests of his company. Mr. Mullin and Dr. Loomis were school boys together.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Messrs. Vawter & Loomis have dissolved partnership, and each one now has separate dental rooms. Dr. J. A. Loomis retains the room occupied by the late firm, and M. B. Vawter has fitted up an office further back over Matlack’s store.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 16, 1882.
Dr. J. A. Loomis is now prepared to administer nitrous oxide or laughing gas to patients at his dentist rooms over Matlack’s store. This is one of the best anaesthetics now in use.
I. C. Loomis...
Arkansas City Traveler, August 30, 1882.
Father Loomis was improving quite rapidly yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 30, 1882.
We regret to announce that Mr. I. C. Loomis met with an accident last week while leading a cow to water, that will probably be serious if not fatal in its results. The animal threw the old gentleman down inflicting a shock from which he has been more or less unconscious ever since. Mrs. I. C. Loomis is also lying very low with an attack of malarial fever.
Death of I. C. Loomis covered in next item. His history was never given...
Winfield Courier, October 12, 1882.

DIED. Mr. I. C. Loomis died at his residence in Arkansas City on Monday evening, October 9, 1882, at 10 o’clock, aged 81 years. He is the father of Mrs. J. C. McMullen, of this city. He has been a remarkable man in his day and has a history which we will try to give in brief next week.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1882.
Dr. J. A. Loomis is down with an attack of fever and exhaus­tion, caused by his unremitting attention at the bedside of his father.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1882.
FUNERAL OF I. C. LOOMIS. The funeral of I. C. Loomis, father of Dr. J. A. Loomis, will be held at 10 o’clock this (Wednesday) morning at his farm, two miles northwest of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1882.
Obituary. DIED. At his farm two miles northwest of this city, on Monday last, Oct. 9th, 1882, I. C. Loomis, in the 83rd year of his age. The funeral took place on the following Wednesday. The deceased had been a resident of this vicinity for many years and was universally respected by all with whom he came in contact. He sank to sleep in the fullness of years and in the full hope of a joyful resurrection.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1882.
We are pleased to see Dr. Loomis once more on our streets.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 2, 1883.
The judgment which has been standing on Judge Bonsall’s docket for the last two years in favor of James A. Loomis and against James H. Griffith, M. D., for $95.00 and costs with interest thereon was last week collected by O. H. Rarick, a special constable, upon the execution issued in the case.
[I. C. LOOMIS: TRIBUTE BY MASONS IN WISCONSIN.]
Winfield Courier, November 22, 1883.
Masonic Honors. The following tribute to the memory of Mr. Isaac Loomis was received by his daughter, Mrs. J. C. McMullen, from his Masonic brethren in Wisconsin, last week. Mr. Loomis was one of the oldest Masons in the country and high up in the order.
At a Regular Communication of Ozaukee Lodge No. 17 F. and A. Masons, Port Washington, Wisconsin, held September 6th, 1883, the following preamble and resolution were adopted.
WHEREAS, Brother Isaac Loomis, Past Master, charter member, and for long years affiliated with this Lodge, well remembered by all older members, and who was so distinguished and most respected among the Brotherhood, has departed this life and joined the great caravan of the dead. He died October 10, 1883, in the State of Kansas, nearly 80 years old. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That in him the State lost a good citizen, his family a kind and generous father, and the fraternity a true and noble Brother, that while we lament his death we still find consolation in it, for he has reached the good towards which we are all pressing on; his course is run, he sleeps in peace, and he may indeed be called happy, for he died after a long and well spent life, loved and honored by those that knew him. He has the peace of the dead, but lives in the memory of his friends and brothers by many, and esteemed by all.
It was by motion ordered that the foregoing be spread upon the records of the Lodge and a copy transmitted to the family of the deceased Brother.

In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the seal of said Lodge this 25th day of October, 1883. L. TOWSLEY, W. Master. ULRICH SANDOLT, Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 6, 1884.
Dr. Chapel has rented and fitted up the three front rooms over the Cowley County Bank for his office, and has now one of the most elaborate apartments of any physician in the county. Dr. Loomis, dentist, is also with him, and one feels almost like having a tooth pulled just for fun, the room looks so comfortable.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 3, 1884.
J. A. LOOMIS, DENTIST.
Teeth Extracted WITHOUT PAIN; by the use of Gas.
Filling a Specialty.
ALL WORK WARRANTED.
Office over Cowley County Bank.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1885.
A. O. U. W. Social. The members of the A. O. U. W., will give a social at the Masonic Hall Friday night, February 13. The following is the programme.
Address: J. A. Loomis, Objects and Duties of the Order.
Address: James Benedict.
Music: Members of the order.
Select Reading: M. J. Capron; Poem.
Select Reading: Miss Hattie Horner; Original Poem.
Address: M. N. Sinnott, short history of the order.
All members are requested to be present.
Arkansas City Republican, February 7, 1885.
J. A. LOOMIS, DENTIST.
Front rooms over Cowley County Bank.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, July 29, 1885.
J. A. LOOMIS, DENTIST. Teeth Extracted WITHOUT PAIN! By the use of Gas. Filling a Specialty. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Office over Cowley County Bank.
Next item, I believe, refers to the widow of I. C. Loomis...
Arkansas City Republican, August 29, 1885.
The K. C. & S. W. Surveyors have made a new survey. It comes through the draw on Widow Loomis’ farm, and passes along just north of the town site and crosses the Santa Fe at the northeast corner of the town and runs south on First Street to Central Avenue.
Different locations given for office of J. A. Loomis in next two items...
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 6, 1886.
GEORGE R. WESTFALL, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.
Office with J. A. Loomis over First National Bank.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 6, 1886.
J. A. LOOMIS, DENTIST. Front rooms over Cowley County Bank.
Arkansas City, Kansas.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 31, 1886. From Tuesday’s Daily.
Dr. J. A. Loomis has been quite sick for several days past. He is reported convalescing.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1886.

Dr. Loomis shows his familiar face on the street, after a confinement of three weeks to the house with malaria.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 2, 1886.
City Primaries. Last evening at the appointed hour, the Republican voters of the city convened in their respective wards and elected delegates and alternates to the county convention to be held in Winfield Saturday, and the Representative convention to be held in this city Oct. 4, in Highland Opera House.
The third ward meeting was called to order and Judge Sumner chosen chairman, and John Mott, secretary. The following delegates were elected to the county convention:
L. E. Woodin, H. T. Sumner, and S. P. Burress.
They were instructed for Tansey, Swarts, and Overman.
The following delegates were chosen to attend the Representative convention:
Dr. Loomis, A. Bates, and John Mott.
[CRAZED MAN.]
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 23, 1886. From Saturday’s Daily.
John F. Dugan, of Chicago, arrived in the city last evening. He came here on an emigrant excursion ticket. He took a room at the Leland Hotel. Last night sometime his mind became badly unsettled, and he left his room, went over to the National Bank, and upstairs, and in some way effected an entrance into Dr. J. A. Loomis’ office. This morning he was found there and was crazy, but not violent. He imagined someone had him imprisoned and was after his money. Some boys told him, the crazy man, McClellan was his brother, and he was trying to get away from him. Dugan appears harmless. His intellect appears to have suddenly given away. The police took him to the depot and sent him back to Chicago, for which place he held a return ticket.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 22, 1886.
LOOMIS & VAWTER [ILLUSTRATION OF TEETH.]
DENTISTS. Over First National Bank.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 26, 1887. From Tuesday’s Daily.
Jas. A. Loomis and M. B. Vawter have entered into partnership with Andrews & Anderson in the real estate business. The new firm will be Andrews, Anderson & Co., and their office is over the National bank.