Lovell H. Webb

                                                                 Winfield.
               [Son of Judge W. C. Webb and Younger Brother of Leland J. Webb.]
Winfield 1880: Lovell H. Webb, 25.
Winfield Directory 1880.
WEBB & WEBB, lawyers, pension bounty and land claim agents, Main,
s. w. corner 10th avenue, in Bahntge building.
Webb, L. H. (Webb & Webb), rooms 3, Bahntge building.
Webb, L. J. (Webb & Webb, r. 12th avenue, Howland’s addition.
Winfield Directory 1885.
CHEVALIER LODGE NO. 70, K. OF P. Meets every Tuesday evening at I. O. O. F. Hall. J. E. Snow, C. C.; L. H. Webb, K of R and S.
McDonald & Webb, attorneys at law, 116 e 9th.
                                               FROM THE NEWSPAPERS.
Winfield Courier, October 22, 1874.
THE WEBB FAMILY. Judge W. C. Webb has been nominated for the legislature in the Fort Scott district, and we trust will be elected. Judge Webb is, today, in our judgment, the best practical legislator in Kansas. Even if nominated by the democratic party, we would be tempted to favor his election, for the highest practical reasons; because he is an honest, industrious, and thoroughly competent law maker, one who will save the state from the infliction of numerous foolish laws, and give it the benefit of his acute reasoning powers and his large and varied experience. He is a man of strong convictions, and a nervous, irritable temperament, not calculated to make him friends; but to those who have over­come prejudice against these surface indications of his character, and learned to respect his honesty and undoubted ability, there can be but one opinion, that Fort Scott would be doing herself credit and the whole state a favor by sending Judge Webb to the legislature the coming winter.
Commonwealth.
Lovell H. Webb, of Fort Scott, son of W. C. Webb, has passed a successful examination and been admitted into the Naval Acade­my, at Annapolis, as a cadet midshipman.
Emporia News.
The first named gentleman is the father, and the latter, the brother of L. J. Webb, of this city, who is the Republican candidate for County Attorney of Cowley County, and one of the ablest lawyers in the southwest.
[Note: When nominations were placed, C. R. Mitchell got 28; L. J. Webb 29.]
Winfield Courier, September 20, 1877.
Friends of the parties will be pleased to learn that our friend, Linus S. Webb, and his brother, Lovell, both brothers of our L. J. Webb, are attending the far famed University at Ann Arbor, Michigan. They are intelligent and gentlemanly fellows and we predict that they will prove an honor to the institution.
Winfield Courier, November 22, 1877.
Linus and Lovell Webb and W. C. Campbell, of this city, are at Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the law department of the university. A recent letter from Mr. Campbell to a gentleman in Topeka states that they are all well and like the place and school very much.

Commonwealth.
It appears that Lovell H. Webb went to work for his brother, Leland J. Webb...
[INSTRUCTIONS FROM LAND OFFICE.]
Winfield Courier, February 19, 1880.
We have received instructions from the Land Office that a party desiring to enter land may take the evidence of his wit­nesses, and his own testimony, before a Notary Public, by stating in his publication notice the officer before whom, and the day when, he will appear with his witnesses. We are fully prepared to transact all business in this line.
WEBB & WEBB, Atty’s at Law. LOVELL H. WEBB, Notary Public.
[YOUNG MEN’S REPUBLICAN CLUB.]
Winfield Courier, June 17, 1880.
A large number of the young Republicans of Winfield met in the COURIER office Monday, and completed the organization of a Young Men’s Republican club. Roland Conklin was elected presi­dent, D. L. Kretsinger and W. H. Wilson vice-presidents, W. A. Smith, secretary, and Taylor Fitzgerald, treasurer. Fred C. Hunt, Lovell H. Webb, and Ed. P. Greer were appointed as a committee to act with the officers of the club in the organization of township clubs. It is earnestly desired that the young Republicans throughout the county co-operate in the organization of these clubs, so that the county organization may be made perfect. The meeting adjourned until Thursday evening, when the committees on rules and resolutions will report.
Winfield Courier, August 19, 1880.
Lovell H. Webb has received a commission as Commissioner of the United States Circuit Court. Lovell is a bright young man of unexceptionable habits and will make a first class officer.
Winfield Courier, December 9, 1880.
Lovell H. Webb has moved his office from the Bahntge block to the rooms over Read’s Bank, lately occupied by Jennings & Buckman. Lovell is a bright, intelligent young lawyer of excel­lent habits.
Winfield Courier, December 16, 1880.
G. W. Rogers was on Tuesday brought before U. S. Commissioner Lovell H. Webb, charged with selling liquor without government license. The examination was continued to Jan. 21, 1881.
[THE MONITOR’S LOCALS.]
Winfield Courier, December 23, 1880.
The case of Uncle Sam versus G. W. Rogers before Commissioner Webb is postponed to January 21st, 1881.
Winfield Courier, January 27, 1881.
The complaint against Geo. W. Rogers before Commissioner Webb last Friday was dismissed by District Attorney Hallowell as not having sufficient evidence and importance to warrant his being held for trial.
[PETITION: LOVELL H. WEBB, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.]
Winfield Courier, January 27, 1881.

A petition has been forwarded to Gov. St. John signed by members of the bar and many leading citizens asking for the appointment of Lovell H. Webb as Justice of the Peace to the vacancy caused by the resignation of Justice Buckman. We can heartily endorse Lovell. He is one of our brightest young men and has natural qualifications which fit him for the position.
Winfield Courier, February 17, 1881.
Lovell Webb, Esq., of Winfield, a thoroughbred young lawyer, son of Hon. W. C. Webb, of this city, arrived this morning and will remain in Topeka a few days. Topeka Capital.
Winfield Courier, March 17, 1881.
Lovell H. Webb will be a candidate for city attorney at the spring election. We hope Lovell will be elected. He is a rising young attorney and is well qualified to fill the position. It looks now as if he would have no opposition.
[LOVELL H. WEBB.]
Winfield Courier, March 31, 1881.
The Telegram tries to make it appear that R. L. Walker was here last week for the purpose of trying to run the city poli­tics, and especially to secure the nomination of Lovell H. Webb for city attorney.
Now we happen to know that he came down on business entirely disconnected with politics. The editor of the COURIER, who made the nomination of Lovell in the convention, had openly advocated him for the place many weeks, without reference to Dick Walker, or the fact that his name is Webb, but because we know that he is well qualified for the place.
[REPUBLICAN CITY CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, March 31, 1881.
RECAP: Judge Soward and Ed Greer were appointed tellers. On motion of Hackney, delegates were requested to deposit the ballot on the call of the secretary. Nominations being in order, the following gentlemen were placed in nomination for mayor: T. R. Bryan, S. C. Smith, J. C. McMullen, and M. G. Troup. On the fourth ballot Mr. Troup was nominated.
On motion rules were suspended and Lovell H. Webb was nominated for city attorney by acclamation.
Winfield Courier, April 7, 1881.
C. J. Kempton, of Bolton township, was brought before His Honor, L. H. Webb, U. S. Commissioner, Monday inst., charged with selling liquor in violation of the revenue laws. The examination was continued to April 26th.
[ELECTION RETURNS.]
Winfield Courier, April 7, 1881.
FOR CITY ATTORNEY: L. H. WEBB, O. M. SEWARD.
            SEWARD WON: MAJORITY  27.
Winfield Courier, June 16, 1881.
The party consisting of F. S. Jennings, Ed. P. Greer, L. H. Webb, James Kelly, Will Stivers, T. H. Soward, Sol Burkhalter, Will Whitney, and W. H. Albro went last week to the Territory for fun, fish, and foolishness. All returned Tuesday evening except Ed., who returned the night before. They report lots of fun, fish, and squirrels. Grizzly’s and other large game were neglected. Most of them returned with their hair on.
[REPORT ON TRIP TO THE TERRITORY.]

Winfield Courier, June 23, 1881, and June 30, 1881.
ED. COURIER: It is now customary, I believe, when a party makes a trip anywhere, especially to the Indian Territory, for someone of the number to furnish an account of the same to the newspapers. As one of a squad of nine, who recently made a pilgrimage to the land of the Kaw, I will try to inform your readers of some of the matters and things connected therewith.
The party consisted of F. S. Jennings, Judge Tom Soward, W. R. Stivers, W. H. Albro, Will Whitney, L. H. Webb, E. P. Greer, James Kelly, and last but by no means least, Sol Burkhalter. The latter gentleman furnished the rigs and was of course wagon-master.
Grouse Creek was reached by noon of the first day, said day being, curiously enough, Thursday, June 9th, 1881, which should have been mentioned sooner.
Here a halt was called for dinner, and here also the verdancy of the party began to crop out. The temporary camp was made in a dense jungle on the lee side of a hill with a perpendicular front some twenty or thirty feet high. Underbrush, weeds, nettles, vines: pooh [?], but wasn’t it hot! Not a breath of air stirred a leaf in that miserable forest. Yes, it was hot, and some of us thought that spot would compare favorably with a modified hades according to the new version. But we had the shade.
While some of us built a fire and got dinner, Mr. Jennings, Judge Soward, and Will Stivers went in quest of game. Soon word was sent to send another gun and more ammunition, which request being speedily complied with, such a roar of musketing opened out as I’ll wager, the waters of the Grouse had not heard for many a day. Presently the mighty nimrods returned.
“Where’s your game?” chorused we of the bread and butter stay-at-home brigade.
“It crumbled in a hole,” mourned the Judge, “but I think it’s certainly wounded.”
“By the bones of my grandfather,” howled Webb (he never swears), “if those three big stout men with two double barreled shotguns and a rifle, haven’t been banging away at a poor little squirrel.”

After dinner the company was formally organized by electing Jim Kelly to the office of           . Brother Greer made the point that this being a civil company, the title should be “president.” This however was promptly rejected. “What?” said the Judge  “Suppose we have trouble with the redskins, which is more than likely, how would it sound to say our President marched us up the hill and then marched us down again. I move it be Captain.” But here the beneficiary declared that he would be no miserable captain and unless he be at once made Colonel, he would resign and leave the company to its fate. This settled it and the train moved out after dinner in the following order.
1. The elegant three-seated barouche containing the colo­nel, the major, the judge, Dr. Webb, Sergeant Whitney, and wagon-master Burkhalter, followed by the baggage wagon in which on the seat were Captain Albro and Chaplain Greer, with Will Stivers behind to look after things generally. Brother Greer drove the team, that is he drove it to the foot of the first hill, when the team stopped and would not be driven any further. We all got round the wagon, however, and pushed it up the hill notwithstand­ing the remonstrance of the team.
This Grouse Creek, I verily believe, is enchanted, or at least this company was, for all at once we couldn’t agree as to which side of the stream we were on. Of course, it made no difference, only it depended on a proper solution of this con­founding mystery whether we were going up or down, towards or away from the Territory. Finally we came to a standstill and waited for two gentlemen who were plowing in a field to come to the end of their rows, which were headed off by the road, or more properly cow-path, we were then on. But our consternation was only increased when on inquiring, we found those gentlemen seemed to be as much at a loss as we were ourselves. One said we were on this side of the Grouse and would have to cross over to arrive at our destination; the other said as he had been in the country but a short time and was, unfortunately, from Missouri, really knew nothing about it. Just here a bright intelligent looking girl with a hoe in her hand, cut the miserable knot, not with the hoe, however. She explained by saying that dame nature had, right there, succeeded in reversing the old order, and made the bed so crooked that for a full half mile the water actually ran up stream. But I think if we could have told these good people where we wanted to go lucidly and plainly, they could have told us how to get there. But we couldn’t.
The caravan here parted in the middle, Chaplain Greer believing as he could successively steer the local columns of the COURIER, he certainly ought to be able to steer a two-horse wagon to the mouth of Grouse Creek. So he left us and drove out of sight into the wilderness. We, that is the other rig, took the opposite course. We drove into a pasture fenced with brush; out of that into a cornfield fenced with stone, and traveled down a row of corn about two miles—so we thought—let down a pair of bars and brought up in a cowpen. We were, however, more fortu­nate here for we found a man who could and would not only tell us where to go, but could actually tell us where we at that moment ought to be, instead of driving over his corn and garden patch, as we had done. Will Whitney, however, very adroitly mentioned “that those were the finest hogs he had seen in a long time,” which somewhat mollified the old man, who then told us how to get out. Thus, you see, kind words never die; and a little taffy, which Mr. Whitney after told us, was cheap, applied to the slab sides and ungainly snouts of the old man’s hogs, and got us out of an embarrassing dilemma.

In a short time after bidding good bye to the old man of the good hogs, we arrived at the house of Drury Warren, a gentleman well and favorably known to some of our crowd. Mr.Warren, however, was absent in the territory at the big “round up,” he having some six hundred head of cattle on the range on Black Bear Creek.
Having heard Mr. Warren speak favorably of some of us, and representing ourselves as “some of our best citizens of Winfield,” we soon got into the good graces of kindly Mrs. Warren: to about half a bushel of onions, and permission to drive through the field, thus cutting off some three miles of long, hilly road. Let me here remark that Mr. Warren has one of the most valuable farms in Cowley County, or I might say, in the state. He has 520 acres in a body. Two-thirds of it lies in the rich bottom at the very mouth of Grouse Creek, which is in corn, and such corn! The like of which is duly seen on the Illinois and Sangamon river bottoms, and there but seldom.
Here we passed out at the south gate of the state and entered the Territory when Messrs. Greer, Albro, and Stivers caught up with us and when your correspondent shot a squirrel, found a nice spring of water, and where we camped for the first night.
Nothing of any importance happened to us except the bites of some huge mosquitos, which happened rather often.
The next morning we tried fishing in the raging Arkansas with but poor success. An old blood-thirsty villain of a fisher­man, who I have no doubt now was anxious to get us away from there, told us of a good place where he said we would find bass in abundance, well on toward the Kaw agency. Here trouble commenced. Some wanted to pull up stakes and go at once, some wanted to send a scouting party first to spy out the land and report. But the goers-at-once being in the majority, carried the point, so strike the tent, hitch up, and pull out was the order.
Sometime that afternoon we overtook an Indian afoot, leading a dog. Someone of our party asked him some questions, which he wouldn’t answer. Then someone asked him what he intended doing with the dog. He then very politely told us to go to hades, saying, however, the old version pronunciation of that word.
We pitched our tents on the banks of the Arkansas River that night. Another meeting was held at noon to determine whether or not we would move again. The colonel, by virtue of his office, of course, presided. The debate was long, learned, and digni­fied. Greer, Webb, Stivers, Whitney, and Albro, for the move, ably presented their side of the case.
“You see, gentlemen,” said Webb, “that we are on the very verge of starvation. No water, nothing to eat.”
“That shows,” said Jennings, “that you do not know what you are talking about. Here we are on one of the most delightful spots the sun ever shone upon. Look at that mighty river and tell me that there is no water. Look at the countless turkey tracks, and tell me there is no game, nothing to eat. Why, we are here in the very bowels of plenty, and I, for one, won’t move a peg.”
The motion was, however, put and carried, so move it was. That same evening the company arrived at the mouth of Otter Creek, where it empties into the Grouse, and once more the tent was pitched. The next morning, it being Sunday, it was agreed that no fishing, hunting, or euchre be indulged in but that this Sabbath be spent quietly and reverently as became our best citizens.

After breakfast some of the boys thought they would have some fun at the expense of the others. Word was accordingly passed along that a meeting would be held to consider the propri­ety of returning to the camp vacated the day before. The presi­dent being in the seat of course, proclaimed and made known that a meeting would be held at once. Every member being present the trouble began.
“Now, may the devil take me,” said Chaplain Greer, “if this move don’t beat all the moves I ever heard of.”
“I opposed coming here in the first place, but now that we are here, I propose to stay,” said Jennings.
“Me too,” said Judge Soward, “let go who will, I shan’t.”
“Question! Question!” shouted the mob.
The motion being put, the chair declared it carried unani­mously. That was a straw too much.
“Give me my blanket,” groaned Greer, “I can hire a farmer to take me home.”
“Give me my things,” howled Jennings, “I can walk.”
“Don’t take my gun,” yellowed Judge Soward, “I won’t budge an inch.”
Seeing that the joke had gone far enough, the boys were informed of the “sell” and soon all was again serene.
Monday morning, Mr. Greer, having been really in bad health when he started, was found to be much worse. It was accordingly decided to send him home. He was taken by Mr. Burkhalter to Arkansas City, put aboard the train, and we saw him no more.
And, now to conclude, for every good writer must conclude, I have endeavored to chronicle events just as they transpired. If perchance there may be a few little things that didn’t happen exactly as I have said, I certainly cannot be held responsible.
ONE OF THE NINE.
Winfield Courier, July 14, 1881.
U. S. Commissioner Lovell H. Webb had a case before him last week for selling liquor without complying with the revenue laws. The defendant was Riely, an Arkansas City druggist.
Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.
James Riley [Riely], the Arkansas City druggist charged with violat­ing the revenue law, had his trial Friday before commissioner Webb and was discharged. There is entirely too much activity among Deputy U. S. Marshals about here. They should have a case before making arrests.
Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.
Commissioner Webb’s court has been doing an active business for the past few days.
Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.
L. C. Woodruff and Frank Woodruff, of Butler County, were on Tuesday brought before U. S. Commissioner Webb on a charge of stealing a steer in the Territory. The examination was adjourned until August 15, on account of the absence of Wm. Fisher, a witness for the prosecution, and defendants gave bond for their appearance. The U. S. was represented by District Attorney Hallowell, and the defense by Messrs. Hamilton and Stratford, of El Dorado.
Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Hon. J. R. Hallowell, U. S. District Attorney, was in town Monday and Tuesday, trying the Woodruff and Keffer cases before Commissioner Webb.
Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.
The examination of the Woodruff brothers, charged with stealing a steer in the Territory, was had before U. S. Commis­sioner Webb on Monday, and consumed the entire afternoon, there being a dozen or more witnesses examined. It appears that the steer was with the cattle of the defendants from the territory to their home in Butler County, the Woodruff’s saying they could not drive it back. It was put in the corral with the other cattle, and has not been seen since. The Woodruff’s were bound over in the sum of five hundred dollars each, to appear at the next term of the United States district court at Fort Smith, Arkansas, in November.
[W. C. AUSBROOK CHARGED WITH PERJURY.]
Winfield Courier, September 8, 1881.
W. C. Ausbrook, of this county, has been arrested and brought before L. H. Webb, U. S. Commissioner, charged with perjury in making a false affidavit in order to enter a tract of land. His examination was set for Thursday of this week.
Winfield Courier, September 22, 1881.
Wm. H. Webb, a young man from Pennsylvania, is visiting his cousin, Lovell H. Webb, in this city.
Winfield Courier, October 20, 1881.
The trial of young Crow, charged with the murder of Bush, has been postponed by commissioner Webb until Oct. 27th, owing to District Attorney Hallowell’s being engaged at Leavenworth.
Winfield Courier, November 10, 1881.
Court is in session: the lambs and the lions are mingling together in harmony under the soothing influence of Judge Torrance’s presence. Among the lions we notice Henry H. Asp,
T. H. Soward, Frank Jennings, G. H. Buckman, D. C. Beach, O. M. Seward, J. E. Allen, Jas. O’Hare, S. D. Pryor, James McDermott, A. P. Johnson, A. H. Green, W. P. Hackney, A. B. Taylor, Lovell H. Webb, C. R. Mitchell, Joe Houston, Cal. Swarts, Charlie Eagan, and others. The list of lambs can be found in our Court docket of last week.
Cowley County Courant, November 17, 1881.
L. H. WEBB, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office over Read’s bank, Winfield.
Cowley County Courant, December 22, 1881.
Mr. S. L. Gilbert, a loan agent in this city who has resided here for several years, the senior member of the firm of Gilbert, Jarvis and Co., has been arrested and held to bail in the sum of  $100, to appear before U. S. Commissioner Webb of this city, and answer to the charge of having opened a letter belonging to the latter named firm after its dissolution. The action was brought upon the complaint of J. H. Finch at the instigation of Mr. S. M. Jarvis, of Kansas City, and will come up for hearing on the 22nd of this month. Gilbert claims the letter in requisition was written to him as a personal and was so answered, which he hopes to establish to the satisfaction of the court and everybody else.
Winfield Courier, December 15, 1881.

Lovell H. Webb has taken a position with the firm of Hackney & McDonald, and will be found hereafter helping with the immense law business of the firm. Lovell has one of the best legal minds of our bar and will do valuable service for Messrs. Hackney & McDonald.
Cowley County Courant, February 2, 1882.
The reading club met last evening at Miss Beeney’s, there being a good attendance. After the installation of officers for the ensuing year, the program was given by Mr. Smith, Miss Scothorn, Miss K. Millington, and Miss Lizzie Wallis. The program for the next meeting of the Ivanhoe Club will consist of selections by Mr. Connell, Mr. C. Bahntge, Mr. Lovell H. Webb, Mrs. Fred Hunt, Miss Allie Klingman, and Miss Jennie Hane.
H. Goldsmith and C. H. Connell were admitted to membership in the club.
Winfield Courier, January 26, 1882.
Mr. Ed Roland afforded a pleasant evening to the young people by inviting them to a phantom party at the residence of Mrs. Millington, on last Monday night. A gay and happy company responded to the invitation, and made most excellent ghosts, although hardly as silent as a specter is supposed to be. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. George Rembaugh, Mrs. Boyer; Misses Hane, Scothorn, Klingman, Beeney, Margie and Lizzie Wallis, Jackson and Carruthers; Messrs. W. H. and W. A. Smith, Roland, Harris, Fuller, Webb, Robinson, Connell, Crowell, Bahntge.
Winfield Courier, February 16, 1882.
Col. Hallowell came in Monday to try some U. S. Cases before Commissioner Webb.
Winfield Courier, March 16, 1882.
Wm. H. Webb, a cousin of our Lovell H. and nephew of Judge W. C. Webb, of Topeka, has gone to Old Mexico with a party of surveyors.
Cowley County Courant, June 1, 1882.
We were truly sorry to be unable to attend the party at the residence of our young friend, Chas. Bahntge, Thursday evening, but those who attended enjoyed one of the most pleasant evenings spent in Winfield for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Bahntge have a large number of friends in Winfield, and those who were so royally entertained at their home Thursday evening think more of them now than ever before. The following is a list of those who were present: Misses McCoy, Jennie Hane, Amy Scothorn, Jessie Millington, Kate Millington, Margie Wallis, Lizzie Wallis,         Roberts, Florence Beeney, Josie Bard, Mrs. French, Miss Smith, W. C. Robinson, Ivan Robinson, Lou. Zenor, Lovell Webb, H. Gold­smith, C. C. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Read, Mr. and Mrs. Spotswood, Mr. and Mrs. Hackney, Mr. and Mrs. Buckman, Mr. and Mrs. Soward, Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. George Whitney, of Sedgwick, Mrs. Carson, of Cherryvale, Mrs. Geo. Rhodes, W. H. Smith, Chas. Fuller, Jas. Lawton, Mr. Campbell, C. H. Connell, Sam Davis, Richard Bowles, Eugene Wallis, O. M. Seward.
Winfield Courier, April 20, 1882.

On last Friday evening the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fuller was the scene of one of the merriest as well as the “toniest” parties ever given in Winfield. Mrs. Fuller has entertained her friends several times this winter without any of the young folks being present, but this time she honored them by giving this party, which was duly appreciated. Everyone invited, with but two exceptions, was present and never were guests more hospitably entertained. The evening was spent in dancing and other amusements, while an elegant collation consisting of cakes and ice cream was served at eleven o’clock. At a late hour the guests dispersed, all thanking their kind host and hostess for the pleasant evening so happily spent.
The following gentlemen were in attendance. Their “costumes” were remarkable for subdued elegance and the absence of aesthetic adornment.
Messrs. Steinberger; J. N. Harter; G. A. Rhodes; E. E. Thorpe; George, Will, and Ivan Robinson; Fred and Will Whiting; Mr. Colgate; F. C. Hunt; C. E. Fuller; C. C. Harris; W. H. Smith; Will Smith; W. J. Wilson; Jos. O’Hare; Jas. Lorton; Frank and E. P. Greer; Eugene Wallis; Saml. E. Davis; L. H. Webb; Harry and Chas. F. Bahntge; Chas. Campbell; Ezra Nixon; L. D. Zenor; E. G. Cole; C. H. Connell; Mr. Ed. M. Clark of McPherson; and W. C. Garvey of Topeka.
Winfield Courier, May 18, 1882.
A Pleasant Party. On last Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Robinson entertained a large company of their young friends at their elegant residence, which they have been fitting up with new paper of a very beautiful and expensive pattern. Having the carpets up in the parlors, it was considered a good time to give a party and take the opportunity to indulge in a dance. The evening was just the one for a dancing party, for although “May was advancing,” it was very cool and pleasant, and several hours were spent in that exercise, after which an excellent repast consisting of ice cream, strawberries, and cakes was served, and although quite late the dancing continued some hours, and two o’clock had struck ere the last guest had lingeringly departed. No entertainments are more enjoyed by our young folks than those given by Mr. Robinson and his estimable wife. We append a list of those persons on this occasion: Misses Jackson, Roberts, Josie Bard, Jessie Meech, Florence Beeney, Jennie Hane, Kate Millington, Jessie Millington, Scothorn, Margie Wallis, Lizzie Wallis, Curry, Klingman, McCoy, Berkey; Mr. and Mrs. George Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Jo Harter, Mrs. and Dr. Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bahntge, Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hunt; Messrs. W. A. Smith, C. C. Harris, Charles Fuller, Lou Zenor, James Lorton, Lovell Webb, Sam E. Davis, Eugene Wallis, C. H. Connell, Dr. Jones, Campbell, Ivan Robinson, W. C. Robinson.
[REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, May 18, 1882.
MR. CHAIRMAN: We, your committee on credentials, report the following delegates and alternates from the various townships as entitled to seats in this convention.
Winfield City, 1st Ward, Delegates: J. E. Conklin, G. H. Buckman, D. A. Millington, Geo. F. Corwin, H. D. Gans. Alternates: A. H. Johnson, A. T. Shenneman, E. P. Greer, Henry Paris, James Kelly.
Winfield City, 2nd Ward, Delegates: A. B. Whiting, L. H. Webb, J. H. Finch, T. H. Soward, John Swain, W. E. Tansey. Alternates: A. H. Green, M. L. Robinson, Jas. H. Bullen, O. H. Herrington, J. L. Horning, M. B. Shields.
Winfield Courier, June 1, 1882.

The party given on last Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Bahntge was one of the most enjoyable ever given here, and was looked forward to with pleasant anticipation for some time previous, for it is a well known society fact that Mrs. Bahntge’s charming little house with its merry occupants insure a lively time to their fortunate guests, and last Thursday evening was no exception to the rule. The evening was spent in dancing and other amusements, while a refreshing repast was served at a seasonable hour which was fully appreciated, and at a late hour the company dispersed, with hearty thanks to their kind host and hostess for the very pleasant evening spent.
Among those listed: Messrs. W. C. and Ivan Robinson, L. D. Zenor, L. H. Webb, Henry Goldsmith, C. C. Harris, W. H. Smith, C. E. Fuller, Jas. Lorton, C. Campbell, C. H. Connell, S. E. Davis, R. M. Bowles, Eugene Wallis, and O. M. Seward.
Winfield Courier, June 22, 1882.
Thos. H. Clover, a son of Ben Clover, of Cambridge, was brought before U. S. Commissioner Webb Friday, charged with sending an obscene letter through the mail. He was bound over in the sum of $500.00 for his appearance on the 19th. The accused is but a boy and did not seem to realize that he was committing a grave crime against the laws of the United States. It will serve as a lesson that will be of much practical value to the young man, should he escape severe punishment.
Winfield Courier, July 20, 1882.
A CARD. Hon. Jas. McDermott, Winfield, Kansas.
DEAR SIR: We the undersigned citizens of Cowley County, Kansas, anxious that an able and faithful man represent us in the coming legislature, and ever mindful of the important legislation that will come before that body, unite in requesting you to become a candidate for the office of Representative from this district, July 11th, 1882.
Hackney, W. P.; Gridley, A.; Bethel, Jas.; Millington, D. A.; Greer, Ed. P.; Finch, Frank W.; Siverd, H. H.; Pryor, J. D.; Wilson, W. J.; Hunt, J. S.; Bryan, T. R.; Curns, J. W.; Harris,  T. J.; Arrowsmith, J. W.; Hendricks, A. D.; Soward, T. H.; Story, R. C.; Reynolds, E. M.; Buckman, G. H.; Haight, N. A.; Cook, S. A.; Webb, L. H.; Fuller, C. E.; Hudson, W.; Wood, B. F.; Kelly, James; Short, J. P.; Platter, Jas. E.; Gridley, A., Jr.; Asp, Henry E.; Trimble, E. T.; Roberts, W. D.; Moore, Wm. H.; Hackney, J. F.; Waite, R. B.: McMullen, J. C.; Lee, W. A.; Holloway, S. S.; and others.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
The Winfield Dramatic Club was organized at the Telegram office last Wednesday evening, D. L. Kretsinger, President; Will Robinson, Vice-president; Charlie Bahntge, Secretary; Richard M. Bowles, Stage Manager; and Will Wilson, Treasurer. The membership was limited to twenty and all admissions must be by unanimous vote. The charter members are A. T. Spotswood, W. C. Robinson, D. L. Kretsinger, W. J. Wilson, Sam E. Davis, L. D. Zenor, R. M. Bowles, C. F. Bahntge, L. H. Webb, Henry Goldsmith, E. E. Thorpe, and Ed. P. Greer.
L. H. Webb: appointed City Clerk in Winfield...
Winfield Courier, November 16, 1882.
Lovell H. Webb has been appointed and confirmed as City Clerk in place of D. C. Beach, resigned. This is a deserving compliment to our young friend and one which he will honor.
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Winfield Courier, November 16, 1882.

David C. Beach again tendered his resignation as City Clerk, which was accepted. The Mayor appointed Lovell H. Webb to the position of City Clerk for the remainder of the term, he to file his bond for approval at the next regular meeting. On motion, the appointment of the Mayor was confirmed by the council.
Winfield Courier, November 30, 1882.
The regular meeting of the Ivanhoe Literary will be held at the residence of Mr. M. L. Robinson Tuesday evening, Dec. 5. A full attendance is desired. The following members will resume the reading of “Kathrina,” five pages each, in the order named: Miss Crippen, Miss Klingman, Miss Hane, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Berry, Mr. Webb. Miscellaneous selections, Mr. Smith and Miss Beeney. FLORENCE A. BEENEY, Rec. Sec.
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Winfield Courier, December 14, 1882.
Bond of L. H. Webb as City Clerk, with W. C. Robinson, J. Wade McDonald, W. S. Mendenhall, and J. S. Mann, as sureties, was read and approved by the Council.
Winfield Courier, December 14, 1882.
On last Saturday evening Mrs. J. E. Conklin entertained a company of her young friends at her pleasant home. The evening was most pleasantly spent and all were sorry when the warning hand of time pointed to Sunday morning, thus compelling the party to disperse. Mr. and Mrs. Conklin assisted by their charming guest, Miss Dinnie Swing, have the thanks of the persons below named for so pleasant a time, viz: Misses Hane, Scothorn, Beeney, McDonald, Berkey, and Millington, and Messrs. Fuller, Cairns, Robinson, Wilson, Davis, Miner, and Webb.
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Winfield Courier, December 21, 1882.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, DECEMBER 18, 1882.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup presiding. Roll called. Present: Councilmen Read, McMullen, Gary, and Wilson, City Attorney and Clerk. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Finance committee given until the next regular meeting to report on all matters referred to them.
The report of the City Clerk for the quarter ending Dec. 15, 1882, was presented and referred to the Finance committee and ordered published.
M. G. TROUP, Mayor. Attest: L. H. WEBB, City Clerk.
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Winfield Courier, December 28, 1882.
CITY OF WINFIELD, DECEMBER 22, 1882.
Council met pursuant to adjournment, Mayor Troup in the chair. Present: Councilmen Read, McMullen, Gary, and Wilson, and the City Attorney.
In the absence of the City Clerk, D. C. Beach, Esq., was elected Clerk pro tem.
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Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, JANUARY 1, 1883.

Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup in the chair. Present: Councilmen McMullen, Gary, and Wilson; absent, Read. Minutes of last regular meeting and of the adjourned and special sessions were read. A motion was carried to amend the minutes of the meeting of Dec. 26 so as to show the votes of the several Councilmen on the tie vote there recorded. Upon the motion to reconsider Sec. 1 of the proposed ordinance, the vote was as follows: Those voting aye were Councilmen McMullen and Gary; those voting no were Councilmen Wilson and Read. Upon the motion to amend Sec. 1 by the addition of the proviso, Councilmen McMullen and Gary voted aye and Councilmen Read and Wilson voted no. Upon the motion to adopt Sec. 1 as originally adopted, Councilmen Read and Wilson voted aye and Councilmen Gary and McMullen voted no. The minutes as amended were then adopted.
A petition from citizens of 1st ward to postpone definite action on the proposed waterworks ordinance was read and ordered filed.
A communication from Councilman Read was read and ordered filed.
A proposition from C. H. Wooden to do all the work of removing nuisances in the city for the year 1883 for fifteen dollars, payable quarterly at the end of each quarter, was read, accepted by the Council, and ordered fixed.
The Finance Committee was given until the next regular meeting to report on matters referred to them.
The report of the street commissioner as to those who have paid road tax and those in default was referred to the committee on streets and alleys.
The following bills were presented and allowed and ordered paid.
Frank W. Finch, services as assistant marshal: $30.00.
A. H. Doane & Co., coal: $1.90.
C. H. Wooden, removing nuisances: $3.75.
Wm. Warren, repairing sewers: $1.25.
Beach & Denning, room rent: $5.75.
City officer’s salary, Dec.: $87.90.
Bill of Wm. Moore and sons for well stone was referred to Finance committee.
The following bills were approved and recommended to the County Commissioners for payment.
A. H. Doane & Co., coal and wood for city poor: $35.25.
Wallis & Wallis, groceries, city poor: $17.65.
J. H. Land, digging grave for pauper child: $2.00.
J. B. Lynn, goods for city poor: $15.00.
J. B. Lynn, goods for city poor: $10.00.
A proposition from E. P. Greer in reference to water works, in the shape of a proposed ordinance, was presented and read, and Mr. Greer addressed the Council thereon. Several citizens then addressed the Council on the question of water works.
On motion the Council adjourned M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: L. H. WEBB, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

The Masquerade. The Young Men’s Social Club made a great success of their Masquerade Ball given on the 28th. There was a large attendance and the maskers were better disguised than usual. Those who created the most curiosity as to their identity were Miss Sadie French, the “Little Girl;” Miss Anna Scothorn, “The Lady Guerilla;” Mr. Frank Barclay, the “Carpet Bagger.” We were not enabled to get a list of the maskers and will not attempt to give them. The success of the party was due to the management of the floor by Prof. Mahler and the untiring energy of Mr. Chas. Bahntge, Mr. Lovell Webb and Mr. Chas. Fuller, in making the arrangements for it. In appreciation of Prof. Mahler’s kindness, since he charged nothing for his services, the young gentlemen presented him with $25.00, which was highly appreciated. The dancing class are loud in their praises of Prof. Mahler.
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Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, DECEMBER 23, 1882.
Council met in special session on call of the Mayor. On motion, it was resolved to consider the proposed ordinance in relation to water works. The proposed ordinance offered with the petition in relation to water works was then taken up for consideration by sections, with the following result: Sections 1 and 2 were adopted as read. Section three was amended and adopted. Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 were adopted as read. Section 9 was amended and adopted. Section 10 was adopted as read. Sections 11, 12, and 13 were amended and adopted. Sections 14 and 15 were adopted as read. Adjourned to Tuesday night.
DECEMBER 26, 1882. Council met pursuant to adjournment, Mayor Troup in the chair. Present, Councilmen Read, Wilson, Gary, and McMullen, City Attorney and Clerk.
The proposed water works ordinance was again taken up for consideration. Sections 16 and 17 were amended and adopted, Sections 18 and 19 were adopted as read.
It was then moved that Section 1 be reconsidered. The vote upon the motion was a tie. The Mayor voted in favor of such reconsideration. It was then moved to amend Section 1 by adding the following: “Provided, That nothing in this ordinance shall be deemed or held to give to said Barclay or assigns the exclusive privilege to construct, operate, or maintain a system of water works in said city.” The vote upon such motion was a tie, and the Mayor voted against such motion to amend. It was then moved to adopt Section 1 as originally adopted. The vote upon said motion was a tie, and the Mayor voted in favor of such adoption.
A motion was carried to reconsider Section 19. The following was adopted as Section 19. “Section 19. That the said Frank Barclay, his associates, successors, or assigns shall be required under the provisions of this ordinance to do the business pertaining to their said water works company within the corporate limits of the said city of Winfield.” Former Section 19 was then adopted as Section 20.
The Council then adjourned without taking final action in the matter.
M. G. TROUP, Mayor. Attest: L. H. WEBB, City Clerk.
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Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, JANUARY 15, 1883.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup in chair. Roll called. Present: Councilmen Read, Wilson, McMullen, and Gary; City Attorney and Clerk.

The finance committee reported on and found correct the statement of the Clerk for the quarter ending Dec. 15th, 1882; the report of the Police Judge for the months of August, September, October, and December, 1882, and the reports of the Treasurer for the months ending Oct. 15, Nov. 15, and Dec. 15, 1882, and the bill of Horning and Whitney for $1.15 for goods furnished the city, and recommended that the bill be paid. The report of the committee was adopted and the bill of Horning & Whitney was ordered paid.
The bill of W. A. Lee for $2.00 for room rent for election was presented, allowed, and ordered paid.
The Police Judge’s report for December was presented and referred to finance committee.
Mr. McMullen moved to consider by sections the so-called Greer water-works ordinance. Those voting aye were Councilmen McMullen and Wilson; those voting no were Councilmen Read and Gary. The Mayor voted no.
Mr. Gary moved that the Council go into committee of the whole on all questions relative to water-works, and the motion was carried and the Council then went into committee of the whole. Upon rising the committee reported back the two water-works propositions with certain proposed amendments submitted to them in relation to the proposition made by Frank Barclay, but without making any recommendation in regard thereto.
On motion the Council adjourned until January 16, 1883, at 7 o’clock p.m.
Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, JANUARY 16, 1883.
Council met pursuant to adjournment. Mayor Troup in the chair. Present: Councilmen Read, Wilson, Gary, and McMullen, and Clerk.
A petition to change the ordinance relating to auction merchants was presented, read, and ordered filed.
A petition to indefinitely postpone the propositions before the Council in reference to water-works was presented, read, and ordered filed.
The Council then listened to propositions in relation to water-works by Frank Barclay and certain others, and by Ed. P. Greer and others.
It was then moved that the Council accept the proposition made by Mr. Barclay and certain others. Those voting aye were Councilmen Read and Gary; those voting no were Councilmen McMullen and Wilson. The Mayor voted aye.
On motion the Council adjourned until January 17th, 1883, at 7 o’clock p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, JANUARY 17, 1883.
Council met pursuant to adjournment. Mayor Troup in the chair. Roll called. Present: Councilmen Read, Gary, and Wilson; absent, McMullen.
A communication from Councilman McMullen was read and ordered filed.
A motion was carried to reconsider the vote by which the proposed ordinance No. 167 was adopted, for the purpose of considering said proposed ordinance with certain amendments thereto. Said proposed ordinance as amended was taken up for consideration by sections, with the following result:
Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 were adopted as read.
Section 8 was amended and adopted.
Sections 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 were adopted as read.
The ordinance as a whole was then submitted to a vote upon its final passage with the following result. Those voting aye were Councilmen Read, Wilson, and Gary; noes none, and the ordinance was declared adopted and was approved by the Mayor.

A motion was carried to adopt the following as the title and number of such ordinance: “Ordinance No. 167. An ordinance contracting for and providing for a system of water works for the City of Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, for domestic, sanitary, and other purposes, and regulating the rates thereof.”
On motion the Council adjourned. M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: L. H. WEBB, City Clerk.
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Winfield Courier, February 8, 1883.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, Feb. 5, 1883.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup in the chair. Roll called. Present: Councilmen Wilson, McMullen, and Gary; absent, Councilman Read.
Minutes of last regular meeting, and of the adjourned meetings of Jan. 16 and 17 were read and approved.
The bill of F. M. Freeland for 75 cents for board furnished city poor, was approved and recommended to the county commissioners for payment.
The following bills were presented and allowed and ordered paid.
A. T. Shenneman, board city prisoners: $1.50.
Frank W. Finch, Assistant Marshal, January: $15.00.
Beach & Denning, rent, Council room: $3.00
City officers’ salary, January: $67.00.
Wm. Moore & Sons, well stone: $5.00.
The City Attorney was instructed to inquire into and report upon, by ordinance or otherwise, the question whether those taking out licenses as movers of buildings cannot be protected as such licensees.
On motion Council adjourned. M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: L. H. WEBB, City Clerk.
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Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, FEBRUARY 19, 1883.
Council met in regular session. In the absence of the Mayor, President Read took the chair. Roll called. Present: Councilmen Wilson, Gary, and Read. Absent, Councilman McMullen. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance entitled “An ordinance regulating the moving of buildings in Winfield,” which was read, and the further consideration thereof postponed until the next regular meeting.
The following accounts were presented and referred to the Finance Committee:
COURIER CO., City printing: $75.95.
M. E. Knox, care city poor: $20.50.
L. A. Belmont, care city poor: $5.00.
A written communication from the Mayor was presented and read appointing J. P. Short Assessor of the city for the ensuing year. On motion the appointment was confirmed by an affirmative vote of the three Councilmen present. On motion the Council adjourned. M. L. READ, President of Council. Attest: L. H. WEBB, City Clerk.

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Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.
CITY OF WINFIELD, MARCH 5, 1883.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup in chair. Roll called. Present: Councilman Gary, Wilson, and Read; absent, Councilman McMullen.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. A petition from H. Goldsmith and others for a sidewalk along the north side of Seventh Avenue, on the south side of blocks 126, 146, and 166 was presented and read. On motion the prayer of the petitioners was granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw an ordinance accordingly.
A petition from A. G. Wilson asking that he be appointed City Weigh master for the ensuing six months was read, and on motion the appointment was made.
The proposed ordinance in relation to movers of buildings, reported at last meeting, was taken up as unfinished business, and on motion further consideration thereof was indefinitely postponed.
The Finance Committee reported the bill of the COURIER Co., for $75.95 for printing correct in the amount of $75.25; the bill of M. E. Knox for $20.50 for care city poor correct in amount of $20.00; the report of the Police Judge for December 1882 correct. The report of the committee was adopted and the bill of COURIER was ordered paid and the bill of M. E. Knox was recommended to the County Commissioners for payment.
The following accounts were presented and recommended to the County Commissioners for payment.
Vance & Collins, team to poor house: $2.25.
A. T. Spotswood & Co., goods for city poor: $21.65.
J. H. Land, digging grave for city poor: $4.00.
The following accounts were presented and allowed and ordered paid.
City officers’ salaries, February: $67.90.
Beach & Denning rent Council room: $3.00.
The account of Horning & Whitney for $1.75 for stove grate was referred to Finance Committee.
The reports of Police Judge for January and February were referred to Finance Committee.
Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883. [Re City Council Meeting March 5, 1883.]
The City Clerk notified the Council that there had been filed with him and laid before the Council, an acceptance of the terms of the Ordinance in relation to Water Works, signed by all the persons named as grantees in such ordinance, and also a notice of an assignment by said individuals of their rights and privileges therein to the Winfield Water Company, and an acceptance of the terms of said ordinance by the Winfield Water Company. The Clerk was instructed to report the above facts in the journal.
The committee on streets and alleys was instructed to report at the next meeting as to the proper places for the location of the City’s hydrants to be erected under the terms of the ordinance in relation to Water Works.
On motion the Council adjourned. M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: L. H. Webb, City Clerk.

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Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, MARCH 19, 1883.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup in chair. Roll called. Present: Councilmen McMullen, Gary, and Wilson; absent, Councilman Read. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
The City Attorney presented an ordinance in relation to construction of certain sidewalks. The ordinance was read and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 were separately read, considered, and adopted by an affirmative vote of the three Councilmen present. The ordinance as a whole was then submitted to a vote upon its final passage with the following result: Those voting aye were Councilmen Wilson, Gary, and McMullen; naes, none, and the ordinance was declared adopted as Ordinance 168, and was approved by the Mayor.
An ordinance was presented, relating to fire limits, and was postponed until the next meeting.
The account of Hughes & Cooper for goods furnished city poor was approved and recommended to the County Commissioners for payment. The account of Wm. Warren for $3.00 for work on Eighth Avenue sewer was approved and ordered paid.
The reports of the City Treasurer for the months ending Jan. 15, Feb. 15, and March 15, 1883, were presented and referred to the Finance committee.
The City Clerk was instructed to have published his report for the quarter ending March 15, 1883, and present the same at the next meeting. M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: L. H. WEBB, City Clerk.
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Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.
CITY OF WINFIELD, MARCH 23, 1883. Council met in special session, on call of the Mayor. The proposed ordinance amending the ordinance relating to fire limits was taken up for consideration by sections and sections 1, 2, and 3 were separately read, considered, and adopted by an affirmative vote of the three Councilmen present. The ordinance as a whole was then submitted to a vote upon its final passage with the following result: Those voting aye were Councilmen Wilson, Gary, and McMullen; nays one, and the ordinance was declared passed and approved by the Mayor.
The Mayor stated that he would, with the consent of the council, remit the fine assessed by the Police Judge against C. L. Harter for a violation of the ordinance relating to erection of buildings of combustible material, for the reason that the erection was an ice house necessary for the use of the hotel operated by Mr. Harter. On motion, the Council consented to such remission by an affirmative vote of the three Councilmen present.
On motion the Council adjourned. M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: L. H. WEBB, City Clerk.
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Winfield Courier, April 5, 1883.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, APRIL 2, 1883.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup in the chair. Roll call. Present: Councilmen Gary, McMullen, and Wilson; absent, Councilman Read.

Minutes of last regular meeting and of the special meeting held March 23, ultimo, read and approved.
The finance committee made the following report: Reports of Treasurer and Police Judge referred, correct; bill of Horning & Whitney for $1.75, correct and payment recommended; bill of L. A. Belmont on county for care of poor, $5.00 found and paid and rejection recommended. The report was adopted and the bill of Horning & Whitney was ordered paid.
The clerks quarterly report on the quarter ending March 15, 1883, was presented and referred to the finance committee.
The following accounts were presented and allowed and ordered paid.
Geo. Emerson, prof. Ser.: $5.00.
C. H. Wooden, removing nuisances: $3.75.
City officers, salaries March: $67.00.
Beach & Denning, room rent, March: $3.80.
L. H. Webb, services reg., books claim $60.00; allowed $50.00.
The following accounts were presented and approved and recommended to county commissioners for payment.
A. T. Spotswood & Co., goods city poor: $10.00
C. C. Green, med., services: $6.00.
Geo. Emerson: $46.00.
A. H. Doane & Co., fuel: $80.00.
The City Clerk was directed to purchase a canceling stamp for the use of the City Treasurer.
On motion the Council adjourned. M. G. TROUP, Mayor
Attest: L. H. WEBB, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.
The mail carrier on the Winfield and Dexter route has been raising considerable disturbance along the line lately. He carries a revolver and shoots promiscuously through schoolhouses, cripples dogs, and does often reckless and peculiar things. Aside from this he has been known to stop at houses along the line an unusual amount of time. Several residents on the road he travels have become tired of his antics and one of them came in Tuesday to hunt up U. S. Commissioner Webb and have him taken in hand. If Uncle Sam gets hold of him, it will be but a short time till he is tamed.
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Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, APRIL 16, 1883.

Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup in the chair. Roll called. Present: Councilmen Read, Wilson, McMullen, and Gary. Minutes of the last regular meeting and of the meeting held April 6, to canvass the votes of the late city election were read and approved. Mayor Troup, Councilman Gary, of the first ward, and Councilman Read, of the second ward, whose terms of office had expired, then vacated their seats, and Geo. Emerson, Jno. A. McGuire, and D. L. Kretsinger, having filed their oaths of office with the clerk, took the seats thus vacated, as Mayor, Councilman from the first ward, and Councilman from the second ward respectively. Roll called. Present: Mayor Emerson, Councilmen Wilson, McGuire, McMullen, and Kretsinger. The council then proceeded with the regular order of business.
Two petitions in reference to gutters on Main Street were presented and were laid over until next meeting.
The report of the finance committee that the report of the clerk for quarter ending March 15, 1883, was correct, was received and adopted.
The report of the committee on streets and alleys was adopted.
The following accounts were presented and referred to the finance committee.
W. R. Davis, Med. Attend., City Poor: $95.00
Cal. Ferguson, team and hearse: $3.00
Courier Co., city printing: $22.50
L. H. Webb, elec. Exp.: $.55
T. H. Soward, Police Judge, office rent: $24.00
The following amounts were presented and allowed and ordered paid.
Judge and clerk of election: $22.00
Cal. Ferguson, room for election: $2.00
L. Wise, gutter, 10 Ave. and Main St.: $14.70.
The bond of L. L. Beck as Police Judge with C. L. Harter, J. M. Keck, H. S. Silver, and J. B Lynn as sureties, was presented and approved.
The report of the Police Judge for March and 9 days of April was presented and referred to the finance committee.
The mayor allowed the standing committees for the ensuing year as follows.
On streets and alleys: Wilson, Kretsinger, and McGuire.
On finance: McMullen, Kretsinger, and Wilson.
On fire department: Kretsinger, McMullen, and McGuire.
On public health: McGuire, McMullen, and Wilson.
On motion of councilman Kretsinger, councilman McMullen was elected President of the council for the ensuing year.
The committee on streets and alleys was instructed to secure the dirt from the excavation of Mr. Myton’s new building on the best possible terms.
Messrs. Black & Rembaugh and the Courier Co. submitted proposition to do the city printing for one year from May 1st as follows: Council proceedings without charge; other city printing except job work at rates allowed by law for public printing; job works at lowest schedule rates. On motion the printing was awarded to Black & Rembaugh for six months from May 1st, 1883, and to the Courier Co. for six months thereafter, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw a contract accordingly. On motion the council adjourned.
Attest: L. H. WEBB, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Bahntge has been offered for the next meeting of the Ivanhoe Club on Tuesday, May 1. The following are on duty for miscellaneous selections: Miss Kate Millington, Mr. W. C. Smith, Miss Theresa Goldsmith, L. H. Webb, Mrs. Emerson, Mr. W. J. Wilson, Miss Allie Klingman, and Mr. C. F. Bahntge. As the club is to adjourn for the summer and as preliminary arrangements for a “Basket Picnic” are to be made, the members are earnestly solicited to attend. THERESA GOLDSMITH, Secretary.
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Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.
                                                 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
                                   Council Chamber, City of Winfield, May 7, 1883.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Emerson in the chair. Roll called. Present: Councilmen McGuire, McMullen and Kretsinger; absent, Councilman Wilson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
A petition from Jno. D. Pryor and others for a sidewalk along the west side of block 174 and west ends of lots 10, 11, and 12 in block 175, to be connected by cross-walks, was presented. On motion the petition was granted and the attorney instructed to present an ordinance therefor at next meeting.
At this point Councilman Wilson entered and took his seat.
The finance committee made the following report on accounts referred.
W. R. Davis, medical attendance city poor, $95.50, rejected.
Cal Ferguson, hearse for city poor, $3.00, approved and recommended to county commissioners.
T. H. Soward, rent, $24.00, payment recommended.
L. H. Webb, election expenses, 55 cents, same.
Courier, printing, $22.50, same.
The report of the committee was adopted.
The following accounts were referred to finance committee.
Vance & Collins, taking pauper to poor house: $2.25.
E. F. Sears, crossing, Loomis street: $4.00.
The following accounts were approved and recommended to the county commissioners for payment.
A. T. Spotswood & Co., goods, city poor: $5.00.
J. B. Lynn, goods for city poor: $25.00.
J. B. Lynn, goods for city poor: $55.00.
D. C. Beach, house rent: $3.00.
The following accounts were presented and allowed and ordered paid.
E. F. Sears, crossings, etc.: $29.40.
David C. Beach, rent, April: $3.00.
L. H. Webb, canceling stamp for city treasurer: $5.25.
Wm. Warren, crossings, etc.: $46.60.
City officers, April salaries: $67.90.
D. L. Hoblit, election room: $2.00.
The police judge’s report for April was referred to finance committee.
The council accepted the offer of O. M. Seward to provide a council room and police judge’s office at five ($5.00) dollars per month.
[WINFIELD CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.

J. Wade McDonald, attorney for the Winfield Water Company, appeared and filed and presented to the mayor and councilmen a notification and request from said Water Company, in the words and figures following, to-wit:
Office of the Winfield Water Company, Winfield, Kansas, May 7th, 1883.
To the Honorable Mayor and Council of the City of Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas:
GENTLEMEN: You are hereby notified and requested to proceed with all practicable dispatch to have condemned in the name of the City of Winfield, the right to perpetually divest from the Walnut River, at a point thereon northwest of the north end of Walton Street, of said city, all such quantity or quantities of water as may be necessary to enable the Winfield Water Company, its successors or assigns, to supply the said City of Winfield and the inhabitants thereof, with water, in pursuance with the provisions of ordinance numbered 167, of said city.
This notification and request is made in pursuance with and under and by virtue of the provisions of section 14 of said ordinance, numbered 167.
The Winfield Water Company by M. L. ROBINSON, President.
Attest: CHAS. F. BAHNTGE, Secretary.
And thereupon upon motion of Councilman McMullen it was ordered by the mayor and council that the city do forthwith, by Joseph O’Hare, Esq., city attorney, present, in the name of the city, a petition to the Honorable E. S. Torrance, judge of the district court of the County of Cowley, State of Kansas, requesting the appointment of three commissioners to lay off and condemn to the use of the city the right to forever divest from the Walnut River at a point thereon northwest of the present north end of Walton Street of said city, so much of the water of and from said stream as may or shall be or become necessary to forever supply from day to day and from year to year said city and the inhabitants thereof with an abundance of water for the extinguishment of fires and for domestic, sanitary, and other purposes as specified and provided for in and by ordinance numbered 167, of said city.
On motion, the Mayor, Councilman Kretsinger, and Mr. J. P. Short were appointed a committee to examine the question of providing the city with fire hose and carts.
G. B. Shaw & Co., were granted the privilege of erecting a windmill in the street near their place of business, subject to removal on order of council.
The Mayor appointed Giles Prater city marshal and street commissioner for the ensuing year, and on motion the council confirmed the appointment; the mayor then appointed E. S. Bedilion city clerk for the ensuing year, and the council refused to confirm, there being two votes for confirmation and two against; the mayor then appointed D. A. Millington city engineer for the ensuing year, and the appointment was confirmed by the council.
The city attorney was instructed to present an ordinance to prevent children from being on the streets at night. On motion the council adjourned.
Attest: L. H. WEBB, City Clerk.
[APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR.]
Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.

Mayor Emerson’s Appointments. After several weeks of anguish and suspense on the part of expectant officers and their friends, Mayor Emerson has at last made his appointments. They were all what is termed “dark horses,” the small army of diligent applicants being entirely ignored. Giles W. Prater, the new marshal and street commissioner, is one of the early settlers in the county and a citizen of many and excellent qualities. He resides in Walnut Township, about four miles out, at present, but will move to town at once and assume the duties of position in a few days. Winfield has but little to do in the way of preserving the peace, but much in the way of improvement and beautifying her streets. This most important work has been sadly neglected during the past year, and it will take much energy and well-directed effort to redeem the alleys and crossings from the appearance of abandonment into which they have been allowed to fall. The mayor nominated for city clerk E. S. Bedilion, but the council refused to confirm him, probably on the ground that one office was sufficient at a time. Lovell Webb holds over.
[EDITORIAL CONVENTION HELD AT WINFIELD.]
Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.
Where the Money Came From. The following are the cash contributions to the general editorial entertainment fund. More was raised than was used and those who subscribed first took more than their share, so that others had to be somewhat limited in their contributions to give others a chance.
Lovell H. Webb: $1.00.
[COWLEY COUNTY FAIR AND DRIVING PARK ASSOCIATION.]
Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.
More Fair Matter. We publish in full below the Charter and By-laws of the Fair Association. The organization is now complete and at work. Every farmer should read this carefully and be ready to suggest any changes necessary at the next regular meeting.
CHARTER. The undersigned do hereby voluntarily associate ourselves together for the purpose of forming a private corporation under the laws of the state of Kansas, and do hereby certify: FIRST, That the name of this corporation shall be “The Cowley County Fair and Driving Park Association.” SECOND, That the purposes for which this corporation is formed are to encourage and promote the agricultural, horticultural, mechanical, and live stock interest of Cowley County, Kansas, and the establishment and maintenance of a driving park and speed ring, and to acquire, hold, and control all real and personal property necessary, proper, and convenient for carrying out the purposes aforesaid. THIRD, That the place where its business is to be transacted is at Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas. FOURTH, That the term for which this corporation is to exist is ninety-nine years. FIFTH, That the number of directors or trustees of this corporation shall be seventeen (17), and the names and residences of those who are appointed for the first year are: A. H. Doane, Winfield; A. T. Spotswood, Winfield; D. L. Kretsinger, Winfield; J. B. Schofield, Winfield; C. C. Black, Winfield; W. J. Hodges, Winfield; E. P. Greer, Winfield; W. S. Mendenhall, Winfield; Sam Phoenix, Richland Township; S. S. Lynn, Vernon Township; G. L. Gale, Rock Township; Henry Harbaugh, Pleasant Valley Township; R. F. Burden, Windsor Township; E. B. Nicholson, Dexter Township; J. W. Millspaugh, Vernon Township; J. B. Nipp, Creswell Township; J. F. Martin, Vernon Township. SIXTH, That the estimated value of the goods, chattels, lands, rights, and credits owned by the corporation is ten thousand ($10,000) dollars; that the amount of the capital stock of this corporation shall be ten thousand ($10,000) dollars, and shall be divided into two hundred (200) shares, of fifty ($50) dollars each, non-assessable above face value.

In testimony whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names, this 3rd day of May,
A. D., 1883.
(Signed) A. T. Spotswood, W. S. Mendenhall, J. B. Schofield, A. H. Doane, Charles C. Black, Ed. B. Greer, D. L. Kretsinger, Wm. J. Hodges, S. C. Smith.
STATE OF KANSAS, COWLEY COUNTY. )ss
Personally appeared before me, a notary public in and for Cowley County, Kansas, the above named: A. T. Spotswood, W. S. Mendenhall, J. B. Schofield, J. Wade McDonald, Ed. P. Greer, D. L. Kretsinger, A. H. Doane, Wm. J. Hodges, and S. C. Smith, who are personally known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument of writing, and duly acknowledged the execution of the same.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my notarial seal, this 4th day of May, A. D., 1883.
             LOVELL H. WEBB, Notary Public. (My commission expires Sept. 8, 1883.)
STATE OF KANSAS, OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I, James Smith, Secretary of State of the State of Kansas, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original instrument of writing filed in my office May 5th, A. D., 1883.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal.
Done at Topeka, Kansas, this fifth day of May, A. D., 1883.
JAMES SMITH, Secretary of state.
[WINFIELD CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, City of Winfield, May 21, 1883.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Emerson in the chair. Roll called. Present, Councilmen McMullen, McGuire, and Wilson; absent, councilman Kretsinger.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
An ordinance providing for the construction of a stone sidewalk along the west side of  block 174 and the west ends of lots 10, 11, and 12, block 175, were presented and read, and on motion was taken up for consideration by sections. Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 were separately read, considered, and adopted by the affirmative of the three councilmen present. The ordinance was then submitted to a vote on its final passage as a whole with the following result: Those voting aye were councilmen McMullen, Wilson, and McGuire, noes, none, and the ordinance was declared passed as ordinance No. 170, and was approved by the Mayor.
An ordinance to prevent minors from being on the street at night was presented and laid over until the next meeting.
An invitation from the Mayor and Council of Wichita to attend the test of waterworks in that city on the 24th inst., was read, and on motion it was resolved that the Mayor make the necessary arrangements for the acceptance thereof, and that the Clerk notify the Mayor of Wichita of such acceptance.
The Finance Committee made the following report.
Claim of E. F. Sears, crossing, $4.00, payment recommended.
Vance and Collins, team for pauper, $2.25, recommended to county commissioners for payment.

Reports of Police Judge for March and April found correct. The report of the committee was adopted.
The following accounts were allowed and ordered paid.
B. F. Herrod, salary, marshal, May 9th: $13.50.
Wm. Moore & Sons, stone for crossing: $43.54.
W. R. Sears, crossings: $22.24.
[WINFIELD CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.
On motion it was resolved to ask the Winfield Water Company to give the city a bond of indemnity against loss or expense on account of possible suits concerning the condemnation proceedings for water works.
E. B. Weitzel was given permission to remove a wooden building from lot 8 to lot 6 in block 110.
On motion the Council adjourned.
ATTEST: L. H. WEBB, City Clerk.
[BUSINESSMEN’S MEETING.]
Winfield Courier, June 14, 1883.
The businessmen and clerks of the city met at the COURIER office Wednesday evening and organized by electing Col. Whiting chairman and Ed. P. Greer Secretary. Mr. Brooking stated the object of the meeting to be to effect a mutual arrangement to close the stores at eight o’clock in the evening. Mr. Spotswood spoke in favor of the proposition, and was desirous that an arrangement be made by which both clerks and proprietors could get a little time for rest and social enjoyment. Mr. Mann accorded heartily with Mr. Spotswood in the matter, as also did Mr. Cooper. Mr. Webb desired to know how long the arrangement would hold, and after general discussion it was decided to make it between the 11th day of June and first of October. On motion of Mr. Hall a committee consisting of Messrs. Shields, Copeland, Hendricks, and Fleming were appointed to draw up an agreement to be presented all merchants in the city for their signatures. They reported the following.
We, the undersigned, hereby agree to close our respective places of business at 8 o’clock p.m., of each evening in the week, except Saturday, commencing June 11th, and continuing until October First, 1883. The time of closing to be indicated by the ringing of the city bell. This agreement made on the express conditions that all persons carrying conflicting lines of goods join in the arrangement.

On motion of Mr. O’Meara, duly carried, the chair appointed the following committee to wait on merchants not present with the agreement: Messrs. O’Meara, Cooper, Hendricks, Baird, and Fleming. On motion of Mr. Goodrich, Col. Whiting was added to the committee in behalf of the clerks. After discussion regarding the formation of a permanent organization, the meeting adjourned. It is to be hoped that the objects sought by the gathering will be accomplished, which can only be done by all uniting. It is understood that about every merchant in town with two exceptions, is in favor of closing. If there is any set of men in town who need rest and out-door exercise during the hot summer months, it is the over-worked clerks and merchants. In no other occupation is a man compelled to put in sixteen to eighteen hours per day—every minute of his time when awake. It is a matter of simple justice and humanity that everyone should recognize.
Winfield Courier, August 16, 1883.
Lovell H. Webb made a flying trip to Wichita Saturday evening and spent Sunday as the guest of Hon. Dick Walker.
Winfield Courier, October 18, 1883.
Lovell H. Webb resigned his position as City Clerk Monday evening and Geo. H. Buckman was appointed in his place. Lovell retires on account of the pressure of other business.
[WINFIELD CITY COUNCIL.]
Winfield Courier, November 15, 1883.
The following bill was allowed and ordered paid.
L. H. Webb, Salary and Registering voters, $8.05.
Winfield Courier, November 22, 1883.
Recap Suit handled by L. H. Webb for Plaintiff. William B. Anderson vs. Minerva C. Anderson. Divorce sought. Answer must come by January 2, 1884.
Winfield Courier, December 20, 1883.
A social party were entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Buckman on Tuesday evening. The guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rembaugh, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Pryor, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Black, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Doane, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Spotswood, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Bahntge, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Millington, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Soward, Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Asp, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Horning, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Troup; Mrs. Schofield, Mrs. G. H. Allen; Misses Josie Bard, Jennie B. Hane, Nettie R. McCoy, Margie Wallis, Sadie French, Jessie Millington; Messrs. M. O’Meara, R. B. Rudolf, Louis B. Zenor, E. H. Nixon, W. H. Smith, H. Bahntge, L. H. Webb. The affair was delightful in every way, and the guests were profuse in their thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Buckman for their many and pleasant attentions which secured  them so much enjoyment.
Winfield Courier, December 27, 1883.
Lovell Webb went to Topeka Saturday to spend Christmas with his father, Judge W. C. Webb.
Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.
The Masquerade. The members of the Pleasant Hour Club have made the winter thus far very pleasant in a social way. Their hops have been well attended, and the utmost good feeling and harmony has prevailed. Their masquerade ball last Thursday evening was the happiest hit of the season. The floor was crowded with maskers and the raised platforms filled with spectators. At nine o’clock the “grand march” was called, and the mixture of grotesque, historical, mythological, and fairy figures was most attractive and amusing. Then, when the quadrilles were called, the effect of the clown dancing with a grave and sedate nun, and Romeo swinging a pop-corn girl, was, as one of the ladies expressed it, “just too cute.”
Costume worn by Lovell H. Webb: Falstaff.
Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.
Col. Hallowell came in Wednesday on business before U. S. Commissioner Webb. Hal. is always welcomed by hundreds of friends.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.
MARRIED. Mr. Geo. L. Walker and Miss Mary W. Webb were married at Wichita last Sunday. Geo. and his bride are well known here and have the kindest wishes of many friends. Lovell Webb was in attendance at the wedding; also Judge W. C. and L. S. Webb of Topeka.
Winfield Courier, March 20, 1884.
Deputy U. S. Marshal McIntire brought in D. L. Daniels Sunday from Oswego, charged with sending a profane letter through the mails. He will have his trial next Monday before U. S. Commissioner, L. H. Webb.
Winfield Courier, May 15, 1884.
Judge J. Wade McDonald has rewarded the long, faithful, and efficient services of Lovell H. Webb by a partnership, and the legal firm of McDonald & Webb is now one of our institutions, dating from May 1st. Mr. Webb has grown to be one of the best lawyers in the county, a distinction won by hard work coupled with the natural legal talent conspicuous in his family.
Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.
The semi-annual election of officers of Chevalier Lodge No. 70, Knights of Pythias, occurred Tuesday night, when the following were elected for the ensuing term.
C. C., W. H. Dawson; P. C., G. H. Buckman; V. C., M. G. Troup; P., C. C. Green; M at A., J. Finkleburg; K. R. & S., L. H. Webb; M. of F., Q. A. Glass; M. of E., P. H. Albright.
Lovell H. Webb marries Florence A. Beeney...
Winfield Courier, June 12, 1884.
MARRIED. Mr. Lovell H. Webb and Miss Florence A. Beeney were married Tuesday evening. The union is a most happy one. Lovell is one of our most promising young lawyers, the junior member of the firm of McDonald & Webb. Of the bride we cannot speak too highly. She is a lovely and accomplished lady and her circle of friends and admirers is limited only to those who have enjoyed the pleasure of her acquaintance. Many friends wish the young couple unlimited joy and happiness.
Winfield Courier, June 19, 1884.
Mr. and Mrs. Lovell H. Webb spent the latter part of last week in Wichita.
Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.
Recap. McDonald & Webb, Attorneys for Plaintiff, Elmer S. Covel, suit for divorce effective September 17, 1884, from defendant, Jane Eliza Covel.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, November 6, 1884.
Read & Robinson vs. W. A. Wright. Commissioners report confirmed and cash dividend between plaintiffs and defendant, including Jas. McDermott’s Attorney fee, $25.00; McDonald & Webb’s Attorney fee, $25.00; $5.00 each for Commissioners and summons, $7.00.
Winfield Courier, November 6, 1884.
Lovell H. Webb is bringing his “little brown front” on Millington Street to a finis. It is a very neat cottage and Lovell and his estimable lady ought to be “as happy as clams” when they get ensconced in it.
Winfield Courier, November 13, 1884.

RECAP. District Court. Merrick Thread Company, Plaintiff, vs. Lucius L. Day; Gordis [?Gordin or Gordia??] R. R. Cobleigh; Norman S. King; Herbert F. Day; H. S. Vansickler; and William G. Marston; Defendants. Real estate attached...$230 + interest and costs of action involved. McDonald & Webb, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 8, 1885.
Tin Wedding Celebration. On Wednesday evening of last week, Mayor Emerson and lady threw their pleasant home open for the entertainment of invited guests, it being the tenth anniversary of their wedding. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Spotswood, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mann, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Baird, Mr. and Mrs. O. Branham, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Harter, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ordway, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Schuler, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Williams, Mrs. D. A. Millington, Mrs. J. E. Saint, Mrs. Perkins; Misses Sadie French, Margie Wallis, Jessie Millington, Josie Baird, Nettie McCoy, Anna McCoy, Mattie Harrison of Hannibal, Mo.; Messrs. E. H. Nixon, R. B. Rudolf, M. H. Ewart, M. J. O’Meara, and Ezra Meech. Each bore a token of respect and good will. Under the royal entertainment of Dr. and Mrs. Emerson, all passed the evening most enjoyably and departed with the old year, heartily wishing the “bride and groom” many anniversaries of their wedding, down to the one of diamonds, with its silver tresses.
[UDALL. “G”]
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 8, 1885.
Lovell Webb, one of Winfield’s rising attorney’s, paid our city a visit last week on legal business.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 12, 1885.
The annual masquerade party of the Winfield Social Club has been the crowning social event of every winter for years past, and the one at the Opera House last Thursday evening was all that past successors could have spoken for it—in fact, many pronounce it superior to preceding ones in selectness and refinement of conduct. It was free from the promiscuous crowd and jam that usually characterize such gatherings, there being just maskers enough to fill the floor nicely and make dancing most enjoyable. The characters represented were varied and unique, elicited much admiration from the large number of spectators, and we regret our lack of space to mention each in detail. Following are the names of the maskers and the characters represented.
Among the ladies mentioned: Mrs. Lovell Webb. Her costume: Cards.
Lovell H. Webb was not mentioned.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 19, 1885.
Read & Robinson vs. Winfield Creamery. Trial by the court. This case occupied four or five days of last week. Hackney & Asp and McDonald & Webb were attorneys for the plaintiffs, and J. F. McMullen, M. G. Troup, and A. P. Johnson for the defendants: stockholders of the creamery. About twenty-four hundred dollars in claims were thrown out by the court and a judgment for four thousand dollars awarded the plaintiffs.
[WINFIELD CITY COUNCIL.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 9, 1885.
The old City Council held its last meeting Monday evening.
The petition of J. N. Harter and ten others for sidewalk on north side of blocks 188, 208, 228, and 248; sidewalk petition of Levi Doty and fourteen others, for walk on west side of blocks 192 and 193; petition of L. H. Webb and fifteen others, for walk on east side of lots 5 and 6 in block 134 and on east side of lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 in block 135; petition of V. E. Bartlett and 18 others for walk on north side of block 202, and on east side of the property on Andrews street between Fifth avenue and Fourth street were referred to the proper committee.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 30, 1885.
In the case of the State vs. Alice Jeffries, charged with being an accomplice in the Smith & Zook safe robbery last January, she appeared through her attorneys, McDonald & Webb, and the former forfeiture of recognizance was set aside and the case continued to next term, with bond of $700.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 21, 1885.
Mrs. Dick Walker came in from Wichita Saturday for a visit with her brother, Mr. Lovell H. Webb.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 28, 1885.
BENJAMIN F. WOOD, Administrator, made notice of final settlement in the matter of the estate of Reuben H. Wood, deceased. To be held July 4, 1885. McDonald & Webb, Attorneys.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 30, 1885.
Marshal McFadden, with a U. S. warrant in his garments for the arrest of Dr. Crabtree, charged with burning the New Salem Post-office, went to Salem on the S. K. train Thursday and took the Doctor in custody. Dr. Crabtree was a little nervous when the warrant was read to him, but as the arrest became noised around and his friends crowded around in large numbers, his deep concern took a much lighter turn. The bond required was $2,000, and the Doctor, though a number at New Salem offered to go on his bond, got in a buggy with the Marshal and went to Burden, where he was formerly in business. The news of the intended arrest had preceded them in THE DAILY COURIER, and when they reached Burden, the buggy was soon surrounded by sympathizing friends. Sim S. Moore was secured as bondsman and at 10 o’clock the three came to Winfield, the bond was accepted, and spending the night at the hotel, the Doctor and Mr. Moore returned this morning. Sympathy sees to be very largely in favor of the Doctor. His friends strongly protest his innocence, claiming that he was at Burden attending Lodge, leaving Burden too late to get home by the time the fire caught. Several parties, however, say they will swear to having seen him enter the building but a short time before the fire. The agent of the insurance company was looking the matter up also. The arrest will, of course, stop the payment of insurance till after the case is settled. The interest in the case among the Doctor’s acquaintances is very warm. His examination is set for next Tuesday before U. S. Commissioner Webb.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 6, 1885.

The examination of Dr. J. S. Crabtree, late assistant P. M. at New Salem, charged with burning the Salem post office, fixtures, mail, etc., found its sequel Wednesday in the discharge of the Doctor. The case was before U. S. Commissioner, L. H. Webb, for two days, and was one of intense interest. Almost the whole population of New Salem, with many from Burden, were present, and six witnesses for the prosecution and twenty for the defense were examined. Dr. L. S. Downs and W. H. Lucas were the principal prosecuting witnesses, Dr. Downs having made the complaint. The case was ably conducted by U. S. District Attorney, W. C. Perry, for the prosecution, and Senator F. S. Jennings for Crabtree. P. O. Inspector Maj. J. M. Crowell, who worked up the case, assisted Perry with the evidence and Deputy U. S. Marshal O. S. Rarick was the attending marshal. Lucas, Crabtree’s assistant in the drug store and post office, which were both in the same building, swore that he locked the store up and went home at 10 o’clock, leaving the light burning on the counter. After the fire he found the remains of the lamp and coal oil can some feet from where he had left them, and he was satisfied that someone had moved them. Dr. Downs swore positively that, at about 11 o’clock, sitting in the door of his house, one hundred feet across the street, he saw Dr. Crabtree unlock the door, enter the building, lock the door behind him, and carry the lighted lamp behind the prescription case. He saw nothing more until the alarm of fire. Shortly after he reached the spot, Dr. Crabtree came driving up, calling “fire!” A dozen or more witnesses swore that Crabtree didn’t leave the Burden I. O. O. F. Lodge until about 10:30. The distance to Salem is eight miles, a good hour’s drive, showing it very improbable for Crabtree to reach Salem before the fire broke out. Crabtree swore that he first saw the fire when a mile from it, and didn’t know it was a building until very near the town, and that it was his building till he was in town. Crabtree’s previous good character was established, and it was shown that in case the $1,200 insurance was paid, he would still be the loser seven hundred dollars or more. No possible motive was shown for the crime. Commissioner Webb’s grounds of discharge were that while Downs was probably honest in his statements, and thought he saw Crabtree enter the building, and very likely did see someone enter, yet his distance away made it possible for him to be mistaken as to the person he saw, and when considered with the testimony of Crabtree’s whereabouts, made that possibility almost an absolute certainty. That the fire was incendiary, there is no doubt from the evidence, but who did it can’t be established in law. Sympathy has been very largely with Crabtree from the first, and all familiar with the case are happy at his discharge. The general impression is that the prosecution was prompted by professional jealousy, and much unsavory criticism is given Downs. All are satisfied that Crabtree is without a stain in the matter.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 27, 1885.
Recap Notice by Charles C. Hammond, Administrator, Estate of James D. Hammond, deceased. Final report and settlement to be made at 1:00 p.m., October 4, 1885. McDonald & Webb, Attorneys.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 27, 1885.
1871. William M Null vs Neil Wilkie and J F Greer. W. P. Hackney for plaintiff; McDonald & Webb for defendant.
1929. School Dist. No. 13 vs School Dist. No. 133. Jennings & Troup for plaintiff; McDonald & Webb for defendant.

1960. Stout & Wingert vs S S Baker, sheriff, et al. W. P. Hackney for plaintiff; McDonald & Webb for defendant.
1970. O M Stewart vs Davis A Merydith, et al. McDonald & Webb for plaintiff.
1989. Appeal of R B Waite. S. D. Pryor, W. A. Tipton for plaintiff; McDonald & Webb for defendant.
1990. Appeal of R B Waite. S. D. Pryor for plaintiff; McDonald & Webb for defendant.
1991. Appeal of Henry S Ireton. S. D. Pryor for plaintiff; McDonald & Webb for defendant.
1992. Appeal of Henry S Ireton. S. D. Pryor for plaintiff; McDonald & Webb for defendant.
1994. Appeal of F W Schwantes. S. D. Pryor, W. A. Tipton for plaintiff; McDonald & Webb for defendant.
1995. Appeal of F W Schwantes. S. D. Pryor, W. A. Tipton for plaintiff; McDonald & Webb for defendant.
2041. O C R Randall vs D D Branson et al. McDonald & Webb for defendant.
2056. Wm Wilt and Martha Wilt vs The Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co. et al. Leavitt, McDermott & Johnson for plaintiff; McDonald & Webb for defendant.
2096. Winfield Bank vs J B Nipp, Co. Treas. McDonald & Webb for plaintiff; Hackney & Asp, McDermott & Johnson for defendant.
2139. Peter McCuish vs Seaborn Moore et al. Hackney & Asp for plaintiff; McDonald & Webb for defendant.
2188. May J Bethel vs George W Bethel. McDonald & Webb for plaintiff.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 3, 1885.
Recap Administrator’s Notice of Final Settlement. Charles C. Hammond, Administration, in the matter of estate of Jabez D. Hammond, Deceased. Date for final report: October 5, 1885. McDonald & Webb, Attorneys.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 10, 1885.
Ben Bartlow, in the toils for sending obscene letters through the mails to Katie Hixon, gave bond of $500 Friday and is breathing the pure air of Heaven once more. His trial comes off on the 11th inst., before U. S. Commissioner Webb.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 17, 1885.
D. D. Kellogg was arrested Tuesday by Deputy U. S. Marshal Garnett Burks and taken to Winfield on a charge of selling cigars without license at the festival given at Kellogg last spring by the ladies of the Baptist church. The complaint as made and sworn to was that he was engaged in selling manufactured tobacco. The person who made this complaint committed a low, scurvy, contemptible act, who should and does merit the scorn and derision of all justice loving people. One box of cigars were taken to Kellogg that day, not for sale, but for free distribution, and if any were sold, it was without authority or any intention of violating any law. His preliminary trial comes off before Commissioner Webb at Winfield next Tuesday. Udall Sentinel.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 17, 1885.
The examination of Ben Bartlow charged with sending obscene literature through the mails, came up before U. S. Commissioner Webb Friday afternoon, and was again continued, District Attorney Perry’s time being too limited to conduct it through. The case will come up the 30th inst.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 17, 1885.
The case of Uncle Sam against D. D. Kellogg, of Udall, was before U. S. Commissioner Webb on Tuesday. He was charged with selling cigars, at a Baptist social at Kellogg station, without government license. It was proven that Mr. Kellogg took a box of cigars to the social, but that he intentionally sold any could not be proven. He had no intention whatever of selling any, if he did. He took them to treat the band boys and others. W. W. Campf made the complaint. No malice was proven. James McDermott defended and Lovell Webb was both Commissioner and prosecuting attorney. Kellogg was dismissed.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 24, 1885.
Lovell H. Webb and Frank K. Raymond came in from Wellington Thursday. Lovell has been shooting the “statoots” in Sumner’s District Court, while Frank is the official faber slinger of the Court.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 1, 1885.
The case of Uncle Sam against Ben Bartlow came up before U. S. Commissioner Webb Wednesday. Ben was charged with sending an obscene letter from Hazelton to Katie Hixon, a girl employed in the dining room at Axtell’s restaurant. Hon. W. C. Perry, of Ft. Scott, U. S. District Attorney, conducted the prosecution and Will T. Madden the defense. Ben swore that he never wrote or caused to be written this letter and that he knew nothing whatever of the letter until his arrest. He had been corresponding with the girl and was aware that she had shown his letters to the boarders, but he never resented it. No evidence could be deduced from the half dozen witnesses that showed probable cause for holding him over, and he was discharged.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 8, 1885.
A short session of the District Court was held Thursday by Judge Pro Tem Dalton. The sheriff’s sale in W. C. Robinson vs. Andrew J. Cress was confirmed. Minnie Taylor was given a divorce from W. L. Taylor, on grounds of abandonment. James McDermott, Jos. O’Hare, and Lovell H. Webb were appointed to examine Aus. F. Hopkins and P. M. Storms for admission to the bar. The examination is unfinished at this writing Court will adjourn to next Monday.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 8, 1885.
A. F. Hopkins and P. M. Starnes were examined in the District Court Thursday by a committee composed of James McDermott, Lovell H. Webb, and Joseph O’Hare, appointed by Judge Pro Tem Dalton, and admitted to the bar as counselors at law in the courts of Kansas. Their examination was highly creditable, showing a keen studiousness that will do much toward pushing them to the front in legal affairs. They have the zeal and ambition, which, if properly applied, insures success with increasing years. They are of our best young men, in good character and general attainments, and their admission to the bar, with credit and honor, is the legitimate result of the labor and determination that make our most successful men.
     The Marriage of Mr. Ezra H. Nixon and Miss Jessie Millington Thursday Night.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 15, 1885.
At an early hour the large double parlors, sitting room, and hall were filled almost to overflowing by the following friends.

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Schuler, Dr. and Mrs. Geo. Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pryor, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Pryor, Capt. and Mrs. J. S. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Buckman, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Doane, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Kretsinger, Rev. and Mrs. H. D. Gans, Col. and Mrs. J. C. McMullen, Senator and Mrs. W. P. Hackney, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Bedilion, Mr. and Mrs. Ed P. Greer, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Short, Judge and Mrs. T. H. Soward, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Root, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Webb, Senator and Mrs. J. C. Long, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Balliet, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bliss, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Bliss, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Harter, Senator and Mrs. F. S. Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. O. Branham, Mr. and Mrs. R. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Richards; Mesdames J. C. Fuller, A. T. Spotswood, E. P. Hickok, Ed Beeney, T. B. Myers, A. C. Bangs,         Judd, H. H. Albright; Misses Emma Strong, Sallie McCommon, Nettie R. McCoy, Annie McCoy, Anna Hunt, Margie Wallis, Lizzie Wallis, Ida Johnston, Leota Gary, Sadie French, Hattie Stolp, Lena Walrath, Minnie Taylor, Huldah Goldsmith, and Lillie Wilson; Messrs. R. E. Wallis, C. Perry, Geo. C. Rembaugh, C. F. Bahntge, W. C. Robinson, E. Wallis, Ad Brown, Lewis Brown, Ed J. McMullen, Frank H. Greer, P. H. Albright, I. L. Millington, T. J. Eaton, M. J. O’Meara, M. H. Ewart, R. B. Rudolph, M. Hahn, James Lorton, C. D. Dever, E. Schuler, F. F. Leland, Lacey Tomlin, Jos. O’Hare, Eli Youngheim, H. Sickafoose, H. Goldsmith, Moses Nixon, L. D. Zenor, and George Schuler.
                                              THE TOKENS AND DONORS.
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. E. Beeney, and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Balliet, silver and cut glass jelly dishes.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 22, 1885.
William G. Hill vs. C. C. Pierce et al, Lovell H. Webb appointed guardian ad litum of minor heirs.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 29, 1885.
The reporter mounting a steed sallied forth early Friday morning to take an inventory of the improvements and new buildings which have gone up since the season opened, and the ones under construction at the present time. Being rushed, we are satisfied many have been overlooked. The valuation given is below the market value rather than above. The following list we know will surprise our own citizens.
Lovell Webb, residence: $1,500.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 5, 1885.
J. J. Johnson, alias “Jim Jones,” the party who was brought down from Wichita a few days ago, charged with manufacturing “spirits Frumentium,” in this city on and before the fair, and who skipped out during fair week, waived examination before U. S. Commissioner Webb Wednesday, and will be put through the U. S. District Court at Topeka in January.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, December 24, 1885.

The scene in the court room on the announcement of the dismissal of Alice Jeffries’ case, was extremely pathetic. The fair heroine, with a heart o’er flowing with gratitude at her release from the horrible charge of midnight burglary, threw her arms around the neck of Judge Snow, her leading attorney, and affectionately impressed a sweet kiss on his manly brow. This was a signal for Campbell and Sumner, and she found them braced for the awful ordeal. She satisfied them with a hearty hug or two, and made for the jury, which looked desperately for a means of exit—none there. With tears dimming her eyes, she showed hand-shakes and thankful words clear around, even shaking hands with the two against her. The court, the while, was sightless with tears, but some considerate member of the bar, who saw, through tears, the Judge’s impending fate, rushed up with encouraging words, “put him on.” He wiped his weeping eyes and looked up just as the onslaught came. The two foot counter didn’t save him. Reaching her eager arms over all, she took in the Court with a loving embrace, and “may heaven bless you, Judge.” Judge Torrance has been called rather modest; perhaps he is, but the whole bar declare that his nerve on this occasion was heroic—are almost ready to declare that they heard the smack of a kiss. But, next to Snow, Campbell took it the hardest, and absolutely put his hand up to ward off the kiss. Sumner took in the whole circus just as though he had been there before and didn’t care a darn. But Snow was teetotally broke up. He had expected a demonstration among the other folks, but hoped for less publicity in his case. His blushes illuminated the whole court room. She hunted for Ed Pate, but he had hid under the counter. Sheriff McIntire came next, but he had hooked on to Time’s forelock and slid out. She afterward tackled him in his office, with the curtain down. Composing herself for a moment, she bethought herself of the excellent courtesy shown her by Messrs. Hackney & Asp. She saw the awful dejected look o’erspreading Bill’s face and tackled him first. Drawing his wild west locks over his brow, he took her demonstrations as meekly as a lamb—actually seemed rather to rather like it. Henry Asp by this time was under the table. But the attorneys hauled him out, about as nonplused an individual as you ever saw. Lovell Webb and Frank Jennings sympathetically braced him, one on either side, while Henry pleadingly extended his arms. He had to stand it, but swears he can never meet another attack like that. The whole scene knocked the hose clear off Walkup, Baily, or Frankie Morris—absolutely beggared description. We don’t pretend to do it justice. If Alice had given THE COURIER man a little attention, he could have written her up with much better satisfaction. She ran out of kisses before she got to us.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, December 24, 1885.
The following are the real estate transfers filed in the office of Register of Deeds since our last issue.
Francis L Braniger et ux to Lovell H Webb, tracts in Menor’s ad to Winfield: $450.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 7, 1886.

Last night was the eleventh anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Emerson’s marriage. For years back they have celebrated their wedding anniversary with a social gathering, and this New Years was no exception. Their home was the scene of a very happy party composed of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Baird, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Balyeat, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bahntge, and Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Cole; Mrs. W. L. Webb, Mrs. E. H. Nixon, and Mrs. B. H. Riddle; Misses Lizzie and Margie Wallis, Nettie and Anna McCoy, Sadie French, Nellie Cole, Anna Hunt, Mamie Baird,       Johnson, Nona Calhoun, and Bert Morford; Messrs. J. L. M. Hill, Ray Oliver, M. J. O’Meara, C. P. and Harry Bahntge, Everett and George Schuler, Tom J. Eaton, Byron Rudolf, L. B. Davis of Chicago, R. E. Wallis, Jr., E. M. Meech, Will and Frank Robinson, and Frank H. Greer. The opportunity for an evening in Mrs. Emerson’s agreeable home is always hailed with delight. Her graceful and hearty hospitality completely banishes any formal feeling and makes all go in for a good time. A jollier gathering than that last night would be very hard to find. The “light fantastic” tripped to the excellent time of Master Olmstead, with whist, and a collation unexcelled, afforded genuinely enjoyable pastime till almost one o’clock, when all bid their genial hosts appreciative adieu, wishing them many returns of such happy wedding anniversaries, all declaring that no city can afford more admirable entertainers than the Doctor and his vivacious lady.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 7, 1886.
The bus racket still waxeth. Al Terrill, one of Bangs’ drivers, backed into Hoyland’s bus the other day, skinning the legs of the latter’s horses and making him exceedingly hot. Hoyland then had Terrill arrested. Harrod also ruffled the quiet and peace of Hoyland and was arrested. Both cases were passed in Snow’s court today, till the attorneys are ready to take them up. McDonald & Webb are attorneys for the defendants.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 14, 1886.
Chas. I. Forsyth, recently located here from Lincoln, Illinois, and G. E. Lindsley, from Waverly, New York, were examined this morning by a committee composed of Judge Dalton, Joseph O’Hare, and Lovell H. Webb. They passed a good examination and were admitted to the bar. In admitting them Judge Torrance cited the fact that in joining this Cowley County bar, they were entering a body of lawyers to whom petty jealousies were unknown—a bar whose members with but one or two exceptions have worked themselves up since settling in Winfield, and whose indomitable energy, ambition, and close application have placed most of them among the best attorneys of the west. Mr. Forsyth is a man of middle years, without family, who has practiced for eleven years and appears to be a man of ability and experience. Mr. Lindsley is a young man who has moved west to commence permanently his chosen vocation. His examination shows much careful study and a keen insight. He is of good appearance and indicates the grit and vim that bring success in the bustling west.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 21, 1886.
Deputy U. S. Marshal Currier came down from Leavenworth Saturday and returned today with James Jones, who has been lying in our jail under a commitment of U. S. Commissioner Webb for selling liquor in the Fair Ground Park without a license from Uncle Sam. He will plead guilty before the U. S. District Court at Leavenworth.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 28, 1886.
A jury was empaneled this morning and the trial of George Callum, a half breed Pawnee Indian charged with breaking into a store at New Salem, began. Cal Swarts had been appointed by the court to defend, but taking sick this morning, Lovell Webb was appointed. The Indian is a young fellow about twenty years old and can talk and understand but little English. The defense brought C. M. Scott up from Arkansas City to interpret.

The jury in the case of the Kiowa half-breed Indian, George Callum, brought in a verdict of acquittal. The defendant was charged with breaking into Maris’ store at New Salem. The evidence showed that the Indian was up from the Territory hunting work, and made his bunk on the ground under the store window. During the night he got cold, and hearing someone in the store, tapped on the window. The boy sleeping in the store thought him a burglar and blazed away with his revolver. The concussion broke the pane, but he thought the Indian did it. Callum is a youth of twenty and can talk but little English. C. M. Scott interpreted and Lovell Webb defended. Jailor Finch sent the Indian down to the Chilocco Indian school today.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 11, 1886.
No city in the Union has more generous-hearted, public spirited people than Winfield. Their interest and energy in every good cause is wonderful. And no city can excel us in diversity and superiority of literary and musical talent. Last Thursday evening THE COURIER had an article calling attention to the fact that a number of families, as a result of the long, hard winter, with all avenues of labor closed, were in abject want, and suggesting a charity concert for the raising of a benefit fund, and stating that Judge Albright, with his characteristic public spirit, would furnish the Opera House for one or two nights for such purpose, as his donation. The Ladies Local Relief Society, of which Mrs. J. L. Horning, one of the city’s noblest workers in every good movement, is president, took the matter in hand, and the concert was determined on for Saturday evening, just two days after. Friday, E. F. Blair, on behalf of the ladies, began the arrangement of a program. There was no time for rehearsal. Each one assumed a part of their own selection and responsibility and the result was marvelous—a perfect index to the superiority of our home talent. The willingness and zeal with which the performers and citizens generally responded to this call was fully in harmony with the culture, refinement, and enterprise that have made our city famous. The ladies sold over seven hundred tickets the first day they were out, Friday, and Saturday evening the Opera House was a jam, and yet many who bought tickets were unable to get there.
The entertainment opened with a beautiful selection by a male quartette: Messrs. G. H. Buckman, E. F. Blair, J. S. R. Bates, and C. I. Forsyth, four of the city’s best male voices, with Mrs. L. H. Webb at the piano.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 11, 1886.

The preliminary examination of John Marshall for the murder of Jack Snyder, at Maple City, on the 27th ult., was concluded at 10 o’clock Tuesday, before Judge Buckman. County Attorney Asp conducted the prosecution and McDonald & Webb the defense. Very few facts were deducted—mostly held back for the District Court trial. The evidence was merely a reiteration of that at the Coroner’s inquest and published in THE COURIER. The fact that Marshall was twenty feet away from Snyder when the fatal shot was fired and that Snyder had actually turned around and had taken one step toward retreating, were proven by several witnesses. About thirty witnesses were examined. It was proven also that Dr. Hart had bought a whip and had threatened to horse-whip Marshall, but afterward took it all back and said that nothing of the kind would be done. Marshall was bound over with bond at $5,000. He will languish. Dr. Hart, the principal witness, was put under $200 bond for his appearance and the other witnesses under bonds of $100 each. A large number of Maple City people attended the trial, the court room being a jam.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 11, 1886.
The preliminary examination of John Marshall for the murder of Jack Snyder, at Maple City, the 27th ult., began at 10 o’clock Monday before Judge Buckman, at the Court House. McDonald & Webb are conducting the defense and County Attorney Asp the prosecution. J. H. Fazel, the stenographer, was appointed to report the case. There are about thirty witnesses to be examined, only one or two of whom have yet been on the stand, developing no facts that haven’t already appeared in THE COURIER. A large number of Maple City people are here, to take in the trial. The court room is crowded. It will take several days to conclude the examination.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 25, 1886.
Mrs. M. L. Whitney, assisted by her daughter, Miss Libbie, and son, W. R., entertained a number of guests last evening at their pleasant an agreeable home on South Mansfield, in that easy and pleasant manner that is sure to make all feel at home. The evening was spent in social pastime and amusements. Such social gatherings are a source of much pleasure to all participating, and this one will long be remembered as among the delightful society evenings of this city. Refreshments of the choicest kind were partaken of, and all went home with the satisfaction of having enjoyed themselves. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Randall, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Horning, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beeney, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Carson, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brown, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Pryor, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McMullen, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Matlack, Dr. and Mrs. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McMullen, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hunt, Dr. and Mrs. Tandy, Captain and Mrs. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Schuler, Mrs. Riddle, Mrs. E. Wallis, Mrs. A. T. Spotswood, and Misses Nellie and Alice Aldrich, Miss Hamill, Miss Maggie Taylor, Miss Nettie McCoy, Messrs. J. L. M. Hill, L. M. Williams, and Rev. J. C. Miller.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 25, 1886.
Recap Administrator’s Notice of Final Settlement. George T. Frazier, Administrator. McDonald & Webb, Attorneys. Probate Court. Matter of estate of Dewitt C. Green, deceased. Date: April 5, 1886.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 4, 1886.
Mrs. R. L. Walker and Mrs. L. J. Webb came down from Wichita Friday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Lovell H. Webb.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 11, 1886.
Miss Anna Hunt is writing in the law office of McDonald & Webb, where she will remain permanently.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 18, 1886.

The G. O. Club gave another of its very enjoyable parties last evening in the agreeable home of Miss Anna Hunt. The juicy consistency of real estate didn’t interfere in the least with the attendance. Cabs were out and annihilated any weather inconvenience. Those participating in the gaiety of the evening were: Dr. and Mrs. Geo. Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Balliet, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Webb, and Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hunt; Misses Nettie and Anna McCoy, Lizzie and Margie Wallis, Ida Ritchie, Nellie Cole, Maggie Harper, Ida Johnston, Mary Berkey, Eva Dodds, Hattie Stolp, Minnie Taylor, and Leota Gary; Messrs. C. A. Bower, A. G. Haltinwanger, Frank F. Leland, Addison Brown, Charles F. and Harry Bahntge, Otto Weile, Willis A. Ritchie, Lacey T. Tomlin, H. D. Sickafoose, G. E. Lindsley, P. S. Hills, James Lorton, Eugene Wallis, Will E. Hodges, George Schuler, and Frank H. Greer. The graceful entertainment of Miss Anna, appropriately assisted by Capt. and Mrs. Hunt, was most admirable. With various popular amusements and the merriest converse, supplemented by choice refreshments, all retired in the realization of a most delightful evening, full appreciating the genial hospitality of Miss Hunt. The G. O.’s will probably have but one or two more meetings this season. Successful indeed have been its parties during the winter, affording a very pleasurable alternate to the Pleasant Hour Club. The young ladies have certainly shown themselves adepts in the art of entertainment. The boys readily deliver the laurels.
The Literary Union, though unavoidably meeting on the same evening of the G. O., had a good attendance and an evening of much interest and profit. It met in the capacious home of Miss Lola Silliman, whose happy reception made perfect freedom and enjoyment. The program was acceptably arranged and meritable—Quartette music by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brown, C. I. Forsyth, and Charles Slack; a revel with Longfellow, with numerous and applicable quotations, all giving a stanza; a basso solo by Mr. Forsyth, with Miss Kelly at the instrument; essay, “The Moral Codes,” N. W. Mayberry; vocal duet by Mrs. Brown and Chas. Slack; recitation by Miss Maud Kelly; duet, violin and piano, A. F. Hopkins and Miss Silliman; recitation, by Frank H. Greer. Besides those named there were present: Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Silliman, and Mrs. A. Silliman; Misses Eva Berkey, Minnie Burney, and Ora Lowry; Messrs. P. S. Hills, James Lorton, O. D. Wagner, M. A. Stewart, C. E. Webb, L. E. Barbour, and Lewin Plank. This Union certainly has a meritable object—the drawing out, in pleasant and profitable entertainment, the city’s literary ability and taste. It will at once enlist the appreciation of all of a literary or musical turn. Among the city’s numerous parties where “airy pleasantries” are the order, a Union of this kind is very appropriate. The next entertainment will be given in the new St. James Hotel parlors, in conjunction with a social by the Ladies Aid Society.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 18, 1886.
Judge Torrance held a short adjourned session of the District Court Monday. George Ordway was examined by a committee, S. D. Pryor, J. F. McMullen, and Lovell H. Webb, and admitted to the bar. Mr. Ordway is an old attorney having been admitted to the bar, in Illinois, in 1851.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 25, 1886.
James Whitehead, charged with stealing Col. Ridgway’s horse, at Torrance, had his examination before Judge Buckman Thursday, and was bound over. County Attorney Swarts couldn’t get up from Arkansas City, and Lovell H. Webb appeared for him. Senator Jennings is Whitehead’s attorney. The bond was placed at $300. The victim languishes.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 25, 1886.

The third love tragedy for Cowley County since last fall has been enacted. Monday at five o’clock p.m., Jim Nichols came in from Dexter with the intelligence that A. B. Elliott, a wealthy farmer and old settler of Dexter township, had put a double charge of shot into the breast of his daughter’s questionable lover, Dr. W. M. Chastain. Sheriff G. H. McIntire and Deputy Joe Church, who happened to be here from Dexter, left immediately for the scene, followed closely by Coroner Wells, Assistant County Attorney Lovell H. Webb, and THE COURIER scribe. At the home of George Dunlap, the victim’s boarding place, lay the body of Dr. Chastain, with his left breast in a jelly from a heavy charge of turkey shot.
THE INQUEST. At 9 o’clock Tuesday morning, Coroner Wells began the inquest, with H. R. Branson, J. H. Serviss, S. H. Wells, A. C. Holland, and C. A. Peabody as jurymen. Lovell H. Webb examined about twenty witnesses. The jury’s verdict found A. B. Elliott the murderer. A post mortem by Drs. Wells and G. P. Wagoner revealed thirty-six turkey shot in the left breast, six of which entered the heart. It was a revolting perforation.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 1, 1886.
Many seem to think that time will prove that Chastain and Alma Elliott were married while they were in Arkansas, though the girl stoutly denies it.
Coroner Wells and Attorney Webb got home Wednesday from the inquest which, as THE COURIER stated, resulted in a verdict that Chastain came to his death from a shotgun charge in the hands of Elliott with the intent to kill.
Since Chastain’s return from Arkansas, his trunk full of clothes have been in Winfield. They were sent out Thursday and the body was buried in the Dexter cemetery this morning. There was no funeral—only a few of his more intimate friends attending to the interment.
Elliott was brought before Judge Buckman Thursday, in hopes of getting bail and waiving preliminary examination. We press too early for the result. If the Judge refuses bail until the evidence is presented, the examination will likely be set for the first of next week.
County Attorneys Webb & Swarts drew the complaint against A. B. Elliott today, charging him with murder in the first degree. The warrant was served Thursday, and Elliott, who has been under the freedom of the outer Sheriff’s office in waiting for the complaint, was placed in the jail proper. After the preliminary, if the case is made bailable, there will be dozens of good men ready to go on his bond.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 1, 1886.

With the court room crowded with anxious spectators, Judge Snow called, yesterday afternoon, the case of the Great State of Kansas vs. C. C. Sullivan and George McCurry, charging them with stealing one chicken of the value of 25 cents, from the hennery of Joseph Bucher, in Rock township. The jury men were: W. B. Little, W. E. Augerman, G. D. Headrick, Bennett Pugh, S. Allison, H. C. Buford, Jno. Bobbitt, Wm. Hudson, C. McClung, Jno. Gill, Jas. Williams, and T. J. Harris. County Attorneys, Webb & Swarts, were there for the prosecution, and Judge McDonald and O. Seward for the defense. Judge McDonald, with becoming dignity, demurred to the charge; it was not specific enough—it didn’t state whether the chicken was a rooster, a hen, or a maiden pullet. His objection was overruled and Mr. Bucher took the stand and swore positively that he saw McCurry make a fowl attack on his hen roost under the bright rays of the beautiful moon, that he saw him walk off with a chicken, age, color, or sex unknown, under his left arm, and said chicken did squawk and make diverse other noises, and that the said C. C. Sullivan kept watch while the thievery was going on. Then the court took a rest to this morning, when the case went on. A dozen or two witnesses were examined on both sides, among them three or four women.
Just before noon today the case went to the jury, which discharged the prisoners, on the ground that there was no evidence proving that the chicken was carried off the place; nobody saw this part of the thievery. The main object of the whole suit was to stop numerous petit thieving that has been going on in that neighborhood and laid pretty surely at the door of these boys, who live in a dugout on the banks of the Walnut. This case will make a memorable record.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 1, 1886.
The Burden Eagle don’t like the appointment of Mr. Cal. Swarts for county attorney, and thinks it “strange freaks” that Judge Torrance should appoint an Arkansas City man of “moderate abilities;” that his choice should have fallen on a “ring candidate” and favorite of Mr. Asp; that Mr. Asp should have resigned just at that time; that an opponent of the prohibitory law should become Mr. Swarts’ assistant, and that the county treasurer should stump his district against himself and in favor of Swarts. Perhaps we have not got this last clause in the shape it was intended, but it is just as well. We think the appointment a good one and not at all strange. Perhaps the Eagle don’t know much about Cal. Swarts or Webb’s position on prohibition. In due time it will discover that the ability of the said man is not so “moderate” and that the prohibitory and other laws will be ably enforced by both. Unless the Eagle should cut up some “dude” and get into their clutches, it will then admit that the appointment was a first-rate one and that there was nothing strange about it. Wait and see. Several good men have come up out of Arkansas City and there are a few more left of the same sort.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 1, 1886.
The preliminary examination, before Judge Buckman, of Alfred B. Elliott for the murder of Wilborn M. Chastain, at Dexter, on the 22nd, closed at five o’clock last evening. The defendant was granted bail in the sum of $10,000, which was promptly given. The court room was thronged with anxious listeners. The interest was intense and when the case was declared bailable, signs of approbation were noticeable all around.
The examination of Alfred B. Elliott for the murder of Wilborn M. Chastain was begun Tuesday at 10 o’clock at the courthouse before Judge Buckman. The court room was crowded, Dexter being over en masse. Next to the defendant sat his wife; near her was Mrs. Rev. Elliott, from Missouri. Laura Elliott, of Torrance, a niece, and William Moses, a son-in-law, included the relatives present. Mr. Elliott listened to the testimony attentively and without the least nervous agitation visible. County Attorneys Swarts & Webb conducted the prosecution and Judge McDonald, Henry E. Asp, and James McDermott represented the defense. There was little cross examination. The witnesses sworn were: Lee Richardson, G. M. Hawkins, J. D. Ward, W. H. Culp, J. V. Hines, Joseph Church, G. P. Wagoner, H. L. Wells, L. C. Pattison, Geo. W. Dunlap, Geo. Callison, Frank Ross, and J. B. Nicholson.
This was the first important case under the new County Attorneys, Swarts & Webb. They conducted the examination thoroughly. Nothing slipped by that would assist in establishing their case.

In twenty minutes after the examination, the defendant’s attorneys, Judge McDonald, James McDermott, and Henry E. Asp had the bond made, signed, and approved.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 15, 1886.
Tuesday was the 46th milestone in the path of Dr. Geo. Emerson. In the evening he went uptown perfectly innocent of the impending fate his wife and a number of warm friends had decreed. He was telephoned for at 8:30 to rush home at once, which he did to find his home had been entered by Messrs. H. B. Schuler, F. C. Hunt, J. F. Balliet, L. H. Webb, G. W. Robinson, J. N. Harter, R. B. Rudolph, J. C. Fuller, D. A. Millington, W. J. Wilson, and Tom J. Eaton. The surprise was most complete and happy. Enjoyment prevailed throughout the evening, in the indulgence in whist and a choice luncheon. The evening will long remain a pleasant memory to the surprisers and the surprised.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 15, 1886.
DISTRICT COURT. Thursday was entirely taken up in empaneling a jury in the Henry Mowry murder case from Arkansas City. The regular venire, with six talesmen, were exhausted in selecting the following jury: G. W. Hosmer, H. O. Brown, Fountain Seacat, J. D. [?] McMains, W. S. Caster, C. W. Dover, W. Drury, Henry Chitwood, D. W. Frew, S. Bonifield, J. G. Anderson, and L. Conrad. Jennings & Troup, of this city, and W. E. Stanley, of Wichita, are counsel for the defense, and Henry E. Asp and County Attorneys Swarts & Webb conduct the prosecution. Mr. Asp is in the case from the fact of this case having come up under his regime as county attorney. He will also assist in the Marshall case. The case in hand is a big one, with a woman at the bottom of it—a case the facts of which have numerously appeared in THE COURIER and with which all are familiar, making a rehash of the evidence unnecessary. The mother of the prisoner, a fine looking old lady, with his brothers, W. D. and Al., occupy seats within the railing and exhibit deep concern. The woman in the case, Mrs. O. F. Godfrey, and husband are here from Chicago, to where they recently moved. There are two dozen or more witnesses in the case and its trial will probably occupy a week or more.