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Arkansas City Traveler
Wednesday, January 8, 1879 to January 29, 1879.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, January 8, 1879.
NATHAN HUGHES, PUBLISHER.
We publish in another column Walton's reply to what he terms a sarcastic local. We certainly have no objections to the boat making every effort to prove successful, but deny, that if a failure, it falls entirely on the owners of the boat. The public have an interest in the navigation and improvement of the river, and if the first boat that starts down with a load runs onto a bar, without power to reverse, and push off, we think it will dampen the ardor of the enterprise, and not enhance our chance for an appropriation. We would like to see the boat make a successful trip, but we would like also to have an appropriation made to improve the river. On that appropriation being made, hangs the entire enterprise.
Now, if our correspondent can look beyond the single object of a small craft with weak power and appreciate the movement to improve hundreds of miles of navigation affording a market to thousands of our people and a blessing to generations, he will realize the situation. The one is a child's toy, the other, a great measure for the benefit of a nation.
[ARTICLE FROM SEYMOUR AND McCLASKEY: STEAMBOAT OWNERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
Editor Traveler:
SIR: I have been asked by Messrs. Seymour and McClaskey, the builders and owners of the steamboat [CHEROKEE], now completed and ready to move, to make a short reply to a sarcastic local in your last week's issue, in which their work is called a failure, and to state that, in the opinion of good mechanics, the power is fully sufficient to drive the boat, and to say further, that since the matter if successful is all for the people, and if a failure, the heaviest loss will fall on them. They have a right, in justice, to ask a suspension of judgment until they have made a trial. Hoping at least for fair dealing from the paper, they remain yours, SEYMOUR & McCLASKEY,
By A. Walton.
[COMMUNICATION FROM J. J. WINGAR - ARIZONA.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
FROM ARIZONA.
TICKET POST, PINAL CO., ARIZONA, December 24th, 1878.
ED. TRAVELER: This village (we have no cities) is situated among the Foot Hills of the Pinal Range of Mountains, thirty miles northeast of Florence, on the Gila river, about seventy miles east of Phoenix, on the Salt river. Queens creek furnishes us water. This stream heads in the Pinal Mountains, runs a southwest course, and empties into the Gila on Pina Reservation. Signal Mountain is west of us. The village is nestled on Queen creek, at eastern base of said mountain.
Three miles east, on mountain side, we see with the naked eye a grey line of rocks extending south. This is the surface of a vein or ledge of silver, extending at least thirty miles, on which the following mines are located.
Silver King, paying a dividend of $50,000 per month.
Eureka, good enough.
Orcho, Silver Bell, etc.
Southwest a distance of about thirty miles are the famous Superstition Mountains, from whence it is said no lone traveler returns; northeast of which in bold relief stand the Needles, three sharp peaks grouped near together.
This place boasts of four quarts mills, to-wit: Silver King and seventy-six Stone, Bensons, and Pinal mills, running twenty-two stamps, and one for the reduction of ore into bullion; capacity per stamp about three tons of ore per day.
We are two years old and number about six hundred inhabitants, and the place is growing finely. Have a day school, Sunday school, and religious services every Sabbath; half a dozen stores, and no less saloons. Our camp is orderlya good energetic class of citizens as a rule. Our young men are much above the ordinary.
Globe City is thirty-five miles east. This is the headquarters of Globe Mining District. Some of the ores are worth $8.00 per pound. As a rule, our developed mines are rich.
Arizona is no longer an experiment, and this portion of it is second to none. Altitude, 2,500 feet above the sea level. Have had several frosts; no snow. Garden vegetables are green yet. Climate is all that can be desired. J. J. WINGAR.
[COMMUNICATIONS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
East Bolton is some (?) It has a name, and is worthy of a name. Whatever is undertaken in East Bolton is sure to be well done. We had a protracted series of meetings not long since and some of the hardest old reprobates that ever graced a border life rose to their feetafter the last serviceas an expression of their determination to do better in the future. Next came the old time honored festival and neck tie sale, but the ladies were not prepared or did not expect the after piece that was performed by the young bloodsassisted by two actors from abroad, and in order to make themselves as conspicuous in the after piece, as some of the actors in the main drama had been, they commenced hugging and kissing each other, and became so overpowered by their emotions that tables were overturned, lamps broken, pistols drawn, and blood began to flow. The ladies in the meantime became excited and left, some through the windows, and others up the stove pipe or out at the door. Brother Armstrong, a leading member of the firm, was the main sufferer for the cause.
As it will be ventilated by law, and all those present will be called upon as witnesses, the less said the better. [No name was given.]
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
Business is improving.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
Bring us a load of wood.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
Pork is $1.75 in the Eldorado market.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
Mercury down to 10 degrees below zero Thursday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
There will be a social on Wednesday evening at the Masonic Hall.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
Thanks to Hon. C. R. Mitchell for the Centennial Report of Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
A jeweler from Emporia will locate in Dr. Shepard's Drug Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
Henry Standly, formerly assistant in the Post Office, is reading medicine with Dr. Shepard.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
The travel is crossing on the ice at Ft. Smith. In the winter of 1863-1864 General Blount crossed his entire army at that place on the ice.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
We have received a communication from a Clergyman of this place on the subject of good morals, which will appear in our next number.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
The action of the State vs. Swinford, et al, was brought to a close by a discharge of the boys. Go slow, boys, and don't overreach law and good order.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
Sumner County voted bonds to aid in the construction of the Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith R. R. The Schofield proposition was defeated at the polls.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
Dr. Shepard informs us that Mrs. Smith Winchel, residing on Grouse creek, was nearly burned to death one day last week. Her recovery is very doubtful.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
The young folks gathered at Uncle Johnny Carder's on New Years night and passed a very pleasant evening. They also destroyed quite a quantity of fresh oysters.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
The ice at the Rock Ford is over one foot in thickness. The farmers are crossing there with loaded sleighs, while many are hauling their wheat to Newman's Mill.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
M. R. Leonard will leave for Topeka on Friday next, and will cooperate with other members of the Legislature in passing measures for the benefit of the State or district.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
We are informed that Oxford Township in Sumner County has employed Hackney & McDonald to enjoin the issuing of the Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith R. R. bonds in that county.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
Our old friend, Gilstrap, of Silverdale, has returned from Arkansas, where he has been for the last two months. He reports times good, the country delightful, and the water as good as the world can produce.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
The M. E. social will meet at Dr. Griffiths' on Wednesday night, January 15th. There will be music both instrumental and vocal and a good time in general is anticipated. All are cor dially invited. By Order of Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
We welcome the return of Mr. Matlack and family to our midst. Mr. Matlack has on hand a large stock of goods, and those who call on him will find a pleasant and agreeable gentleman. Mr. Bishop and Mr. Fred Farrar are his salesmen, and this is all that is essential to a successful business.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
Who will build tenant houses? Every room in town is occupied and there is daily enquiry for empty houses. Winfield is brim full of this class of houses, and yet they are all occupied. If nothing is done to accommodate those who come among us with shelter, they will leave for other towns and the city will meet with slow growth.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
The city swells turned out on New Years day to make their annual calls. They left Summit Street in fair order, with stove pipes burnished and a lame nigger on the box. Taking a round, they called on their friends in general, and though the biting frost touched them up, here and there, the ladies declare them better looking than ever.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
Our enterprising townsmen, Channell & McLaughlin, have issued from the TRAVELER office a Real Estate Bulletin, giving quite a complete list of farms for sale in this locality, and also a general description of Cowley County.
[RAILROAD ELECTION RETURNS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
Railroad Election Returns.
NAMES OF TOWNSHIPS. FOR AGAINST
BEAVER 96 10
EAST BOLTON 36 3
WEST BOLTON 56 3
EAST CEDAR 35
WEST CEDAR 7 10
CRESSWELL 292 24
DEXTER 38 57
HARVEY 92
LIBERTY 20 27
MAPLE 19 58
NINNESCAH 25 39
OMNIA 2 68
OTTER 41
PLEASANT VALLEY 58 10
ROCK 59 87
GROOMS (RICHLAND) 3 55
FLORAL 33 40
SILVER CREEK 2 81
SPRING CREEK 11 33
SHERIDAN 49 15
SILVERDALE 45 13
TISDALE 43 29
VERNON 82 13
WINDSOR 3 109
WINFIELD 873 5
TOTALS:
For Railroad 1,853
Against Railroad 955
[SCHOOL REPORT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
School Report.
The following are names of scholars who have been absolutely perfect in attendance and punctuality during the last school month.
GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT.
Fred. McLaughlin, 96; Linnie Peed, 85; Charlie Grimes, 86; Mary Theaker, 92; Jerry Adams, 95; Samuel Reed, 88; May Benedict, 85; Susie Hunt, 84; Willie Patterson, 74.
INTERMEDIATE.
Ella Bowers, 81; George Endicott, 94; Edward Garris, 90; Frank Theaker, 90; Jessie Rentschler, 89; Mary McClung, 88; Charlie Randall, 83; Myrtle McNelly, 67; Walter Patterson, 55.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Lillie Mitchell, 85; Elmer Howard, 70; Jimmie Roberson, 90; Maggie Ford, 85; Harry Rentschler, 80; Lucy Simpson, 80; Lizzie Garris, 80; Lydia Petcel, 75; Henry Simpson, 75; Thomas Petcel, 75; Clara Ford, 75; Rosa Garris, 60; William Harden, 60; Tom Harden, 70.
NOTE: ONE NAME REALLY HARD TO READ...PETCEL...COULD BE PETEEL.
Linnie Peed, Fred McLaughlin, Chas. Grimes, Frank Theaker, and Lillie Mitchell have been present every day during the term. C. H. SYLVESTER, Principal.
ASSISTANTS: Miss Ela, Mrs. Theaker.
[SCHOOL REPORTS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
School Report.
Deportment and standing of pupils in the "A" and "B" grades, in District No. 69.
DEPORTMENT.
Allie Bowen, 100; Angie Bowen, 100; Nannie Scott, 100; Clara Scott, 100; Maggie Turner, 100; Sadie Scott, 100; May Deweese, 100; Kate Deweese, 100; Callie Donally, 100; Joseph Ramsey, 100; Willie Ramsey, 85; Hattie Wood, 100.
ARITHMETIC.
Allie Bowen, 100; Angie Bowen, 85; Nannie Scott, 100; Clara Scott, 85; Maggie Turner, 85; Sadie Scott, 85; May Deweese, 85; Katie Deweese, 90; Callie Donally, 60; Joseph Ramsey, 90; Willie Ramsey, 85; Hattie Wood, 60.
[Skipped Geography and Grammar. Repetition of many names already given.]
Reading and spelling of both classes were of high grade. J. O. WILKINSON, Teacher.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
School Report.
District 53, Bolton Township, for the month ending January 3rd, 1879.
Lester Barnett, 97; Mary Lorry, 89; Annie Coulter, 97; Martin Coulter, 95; Frank Bland, 95; Ruth Voris, 94; Rose Sample, 96; Hattie Rice, 96; Alvin Voris, 96; Hannah Lorry, 94; Willie Voris, 93; Maggie Sample, 94; David Bristow, 95; Frank Lorry, 96; Eddie Voris, 91; Lulu Bland, 94; Clara Lorry, 92; Carrie Rice, 95; Fred Lorry, 95; Mamie Schnee, 93; Willie Schnee, 95; Moses Coulter, 95; James Micheals, 92; Stevie Rice, 94; Clyde Akers, 91; Earnest Throst, 89. L. E. NORTON, Teacher.
[WALNUT VALLEY FAIR ASSOCIATION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.
JUST MERIT.
After a careful examination by the judges of agricultural implements at the Walnut Valley Fair Association, W. A. Lee, of Winfield, Kansas, received the first premium on the Crossley Sulky Plow over seven others competing.
[INDIAN MATTERS: SHERIDAN AND SCHURZ.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879. Front Page.
Lieut. Gen. Sheridan is in receipt of a report from Gen. Gibbon in reply to a request of Secretary Schurz for detailed information regarding the charges of mismanagement, etc., of the Indian bureau. Gen. Gibbon mentions a number of points and cases in support of the charges, but says the great mass of the details is already on file at Gen. Sheridan's headquarters and accessible to the secretary of the interior. He disclaims having attacked the Secretary, but says he felt impelled to denounce a pernicious system.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN. NATHAN HUGHES, PUBLISHER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
If the reader will carefully look through the Kansas City Price Current, he will be surprised at the very low quotations of livestock, produce, merchandise, and, in fact, everything in that market. The same paper advises the farmer to cull their droves and sell their hogs as they mature.
Many are lead away with the idea that as spring advances the price of pork will advance with it, though, the fact is, packers are well supplied, and as they have uncommon large quantities of ice on hand, can manage things pretty much their own way.
Good mules, broke to harness, fourteen to fourteen and one half hands high, are quoted at fifty-five to sixty dollars. Horses bear a somewhat better price, though very low.
If one is out of debt and has a little ready money on hand, he has no business to complain of high prices.
Labor has also felt the shock and been brought to the level of the times.
Farmers complain, and with reason to, that with pork at only two cents or even less, and wheat at fifty cents, that they will no longer pay the old prices for farm and harvest hands. They reason that if the cost of living is nearly one half less than two years ago, the price of labor must be governed by this graduating scale.
The price of farm labor, for good hands, is now being set at $12.00 per month. Farmers are equally decided to pay only one dollar per day through the next harvest. . . .
[DISTURBANCE, XMAS EVE, METHODIST CHURCH.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
[For the Traveler.]
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE.
On Christmas Eve a gathering of men, women, and children filled the Methodist Church quite full, so it was with much difficulty anyone could make way through the crowd from one part of the room to another. They had come to enjoy the supper, Christmas tree, and social, provided under the superintendency of the Presbyterian society.
After the supper tables were cleared and when all were enjoying a happy social, and in anticipation of the distribution of presents from the handsomely adorned tree, there seemed to be much geniality and innocent enjoyment.
At this time two men were observed by the wall, back of one of the tables, near the thick est of the crowd, one of whom was making noisy, rude demonstrations. It required but a glance to see that he, at least (if not both), was quite intoxicated. One of them was observed to strike with his hat quite close to a large burning lamp full of oil, which sat upon the table. What might have been the result if he had overturned it upon the floor in the midst of the company?
With difficulty they were gotten out of the room as the one most intoxicated was much disposed to be ill and quarrelsome. Now what were some of the damages and dangers in this case?
1st. There was the disturbing of a civil social gathering.
2nd. There was the exhibition of rudeness, vulgarity, and brutality before the minds of children and youth.
3rd. There was danger of personal injury to some of the company from the violence of the intoxicated, crazy men.
4th. There was imminent danger of causing an explosion of the oil in a burning lamp in the midst of the company.
5th. There was danger of causing a panic in a crowded house with all the horrors attending such things.
In short, there was danger to property, person, and life by this incursion of brutality into a civil society.
WHO WERE RESPONSIBLE?
The drunken men, of course, but not entirely nor mostly. Drunkenness is very properly regarded as no excuse for crime. A man has no business to get drunk, but I pity the drunkard, nevertheless. I think every possible means ought to be used, and influence brought to bear to rescue him from the drunkard's poverty, disgrace, misery, death, hell. I do attach the deepest blame to the man who sells the whiskey, and I do not consider it necessary to waste any sympathy on him, either. I claim to have, at least, an equal share with any other, of sympathy towards my fellow man, but I have so much sympathy that I would delight to protect the innocent and helpless from such enemies of civilization and humanity as the rumseller is, by the most rigid and penitent enacting and enforcing of laws to drive him if possible from his infamous traffic or from the community.
I think the man who is the means of insulting civil society and polluting the minds of children and youth, ought to be fined and imprisoned. If he is the means of conflagrations or panics in civil gatherings, and thus causing damage to property and persons, in such cases he ought to be fined much more heavily and imprisoned much longer in proportion to the damage done. If he is, by his fiendish traffic the means of death to one or more, he ought to be hanged like another murderer.
Once more, I blame you business men, mechanics, or farmersespecially professional Christianswho cannot be decided on this question, lest per chance you might incur the wrath of the whiskey men and rowdies, and lose a few dollars in trade, and this when the morals of your children and the lives of your wives and children are constantly endangered by those very men you fear and fondle. R. S. M.
[GOOD NEWS FROM DOWN THE RIVER: REPORT FROM "HENRY STYE."]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK., Jan. 2, 1879.
Mr. Henry Pruden:
DEAR SIR: I received a letter from your friend, ________ _________, written Oct. the 12th, and have written to him twice, making him a proposal in each letter, offering to build a boat as good or better than the Aunt Sally at a cost of one thousand dollars. I also furnished him an invoice of material and its cost, except labor and machinery, about two hundred dollars, and as he has failed to answer, I now write to you making you a proposal.
If you and your friends can form a company and furnish the one thousand dollars, you can use your own judgment about sending a man to see that it is expended for that purpose, or you can deposit it here subject to my order, and receive receipted bills as vouchers that the money is used for that purpose. I believe that such a boat would pay for herself in about three trips according to the offers made to other boats. I also propose to take charge of her, and run her in the waters you prescribe, as cheap as any other licensed man can, or take an interest in her.
Would be pleased to hear from you on the subject as soon as possible.
Yours Very Respectfully, HENRY STYE.
[THE INDIAN TERRITORY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
The Indian Territory.
Senators Patterson, Garland, and Grover, who in behalf of Senate Committee on Territories, have conducted an inquiry into the condition of affairs in the Indian Territory, will be ready next week to report to the full committee. They have agreed to recommend the enactment of legislation by Congress which shall provide:
1. For the establishment of a United States Court in the Indian Territory, to possess both criminal and jurisdiction.
2. That all Indians comprising the five nations shall be made citizens of the United States, amendable to Federal laws and competent to serve on juries of the United States Court, etc.
3. That lands now held in common shall be divided and held in severalty, but inalienable for a limited term of years.
The sub-committee do not at present recommend the establishment by Congress of a regular Territorial Government for these Indians, but to provide merely that they shall be entitled to representation by delegates.
The sub-committee will probably advise the insertion in the proposed bill of a proviso that the conditional land grants which the various railroad companies desiring settlement in this Territory have announced themselves ready to relinquish shall be formally relinquished. The recommendations of the sub-committee will probably be endorsed by a majority of the full committee. But the entire project of legislation is strenuously opposed by authorized legal representatives of the six Indian nations.
[SANTA FE: MONSTER ENGINE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Monster Engine.
Yesterday a huge specimen of locomotive art passed through Kansas City, bound for the mountain division of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe road. The engine is the largest and most powerful ever built in this country, and is intended to work on a heavy grade in the Rocky Mountains. It is a 10-wheel tank engine of consolidated pattern, having eight driving wheels and a pony (two-wheel) truck. The cylinders measure 20 by 26 inches, and the driving wheels are but 42 inches diameter. The boiler is enormous, being straight, 58 inches diameter. It has 213 tubes, each over 11 feet long. The firebox is 10 feet long. A water tank, almost the entire length of the boiler, rests on top of the engine, and when filled with water will add considerable to the weight. The truck wheels are 30 inches in diameter, and are of paper, with steel tires, similar to those now being used so extensively under the Pullman sleeping cars and of the Metropolitan Elevated Railroad, New York. The engine, when in working order, will weigh 118,000 pounds. The great weight and size of the boiler, and the small driving wheels combined, form a tremendous power, well suited to the work the engine has to perform. The eight driving wheels are merely to distribute the weight, for if the weight rested on but four, no track ever laid could withstand the pressure. Kansas City Times.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
JAMES RIDENOUR, Jeweler.
Watches and clocks repaired in first-class style, and in good working order. Also, engraving and repairing of jewelry. Watch repairing a specialty. All work warranted. I am to be found at the Green Front grocery store, Summit street, Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET.
DAVID MARICLE, Proprietor.
I keep on hand fresh, dried, and salt beef, and pork. Terms reasonable. Cash paid for Corn, Oats, and Hides.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
SINNOTT'S RESTAURANT,
ARKANSAS CITY, KAS.
M. N. SINNOTT, Proprietor.
[Successor to Wm. Gibby.]
Boarding by the Day or Week. Special accommodations for the traveling public. Call and see me. South Summit Street, East side.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
MONEY TO LOAN by S. M. Jarvis on improved farms at low rates of interest on long time. S. M. JARVIS, Winfield, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
ARKANSAS CITY HOUSE,
ARKANSAS CITY, KAS.
JOHN E. WILLIAMS, Proprietor.
ONE DOLLAR PER DAY.
This house has been renovated throughout, and has good stabling connected with it. Stage arrives and departs daily. Special accommodations to commercial men.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
R. H. REED, M. D.,
Tenders his professional services to the citizens of Arkansas City and vicinity. Special attention given to surgical diseases. Office over Shepard's Drug Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Dr. J. H. GRIFFITH,
ARKANSAS CITY, KAS.
Late of Altoona, Ills.
Office at Loomis drug store on Summit street. Chronic and female diseases a specialty.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
MEAT MARKET.
GIBBY & GASKILL, at the Farmers' Meat Market, keep on hand fresh, dried and salt beef, at reasonable prices. Cash paid for corn, oats, furs, dry or green hides.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
CENTRAL AVENUE,
NEWTON COX, Proprietor.
Arkansas City, Kansas.
This hotel has been refitted and newly furnished, and now offers the best accommo-dations to be found in the Southwest. Good stable convenient.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
DR. ALEXANDER'S OFFICE.
N. SUMMIT ST.,
ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
[POST OFFICE NOTICE: NATHAN HUGHES, P. M.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
POST OFFICE NOTICE.
Boxes at the Post Office, on which the rent for this quarter have not been paid by the 16th of January will be declared vacant, and leased to other parties.
After this date Post Office hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Sundays from 12 m. to 1 p.m.
All parties having mail at this office are urged to take a box at the small price of 25 cents a quarter, as it facilitates the delivery of the mail, and saves time and trouble.
NATHAN HUGHES, P. M.
January 15, 1879.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Our exchanges state that the river is frozen over at Little Rock.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
We need a lumber yard in town. We often hear inquiries for lumber.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Pneumonia is prevailing quite generally through this part of the county.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
A protracted meeting is being held at the Presbyterian Church. All are invited to attend.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Forty tons of freight left town for the Agencies one day last week and it was a poor day for freight.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
The laws of Kansas prohibit the killing of quail after the 1st of January. Fine of five dollars for quail being found in your possession.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Cattle are dying in large numbers in the Territory. Recent discoveries show that livestock require a little feed when the ground is covered with a foot of snow.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
The members of the I. O. O. F. are requested to meet at the Traveler office on the evening of January 24th, to transact business of interest to the order.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Prof. Earl, D. L., has in process of erection a shop on 4th Avenue, where he will feel most happy to meet his old friends with their sick horses in the future.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Little Rock letters inform us that several boats will leave there, loaded with Southern supplies, and destined for this port, as soon as the river opens and the first rise comes.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
The dry goods trade at Houghton's store is simply immense. From morning until night it is one constant tramp and the way people carry goods from there for cash is proof that the times grow better.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Frank Lorry broke through the ice one day last week and took a cold bath in eight feet of water. He arose to the top a trifle limp for a cold morning but was provided with a change and a warm fire by Mr. Endicott.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
From a circular received on the 10th inst., we notice that the polished and renowned conversationalist, Schofield, has left the R. R. enterprise since the late election in Cowley and Sumner, and is now engaged as general agent for a hand sewing machine.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Will Rev. Wingar please send us a general description of that part of Arizona where he is residing? Many of our readers are anxious to learn all about that part of the world, and anything on the subject will be of interest to them. Thanks for the last letter.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Our readers will be pained to learn of the insanity of Mrs. Fred. Wahlenmaier, of this city. We are informed that the lady has been in bed in bad health for several months, and last week her mind became so deranged that it was thought the part of wisdom to take steps with a view to placing her in an Asylum. We hope soon to hear of her recovery.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
WINFIELD is going to have a new paper. It will be Republican in politics. How is it, are not the "dads" satisfied with the "senior?" Telegram.
No, Mr. Telegram, the "dads" are not satisfied with the Senior. They have been diving lately, and find that the vast circulation the "Senior" claims for the Courier is made up of hundreds that lie "dead" in the Post Offices through the country although the Senior has been repeatedly notified of these facts. You see his purpose is to send out copies without end so as to excuse his conscience for swearing to big figures. This was the leverage he used with the County Commissioners to reach the county printing and this is the kind of board we have to be soaped by such an old ass. Drive him into a pit and the old fellow will hump his back and send off a ten or twenty to some of the State papers to puff his remarkable qualities, and make it appear to the out-side world that he really has points equal to a sound animule.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
We chronicle in this issue the death of E. B. Kager, formerly Treasurer of Cowley County. Mr. Kager died at Canon City, Colorado, on the 9th inst., with Empyema of the chest. Mr. Kager had suffered with ill health previous to his departure for Colorado, and his friends hoped that a change of climate would prove conducive to his health. But the change was for the worse and he gradually declined after leaving here. His corpse has arrived at this place, and the Masonic Fraternity, with honors peculiar to the order, will cover in the Grave, the last of earth. Mr. Kager has many friends in Cowley who will be pained to hear of his death and who will extend their sympathy to his widow and orphans.
Since writing the above we are requested to state that the funeral services of E. B. Kager will take place on Wednesday, the 15th, at 2 o'clock p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
We are told that Col. McMullen is negotiating with the authorities of Winfield for the sale of his new residence to the city for purposes of a schoolhouse. Winfield is greatly in need of such a building and we have no doubt the trade will be consummated at an early day. Should the Colonel close this sale, we are assured that he will return to this city for a permanent home as his valuable property here remains unsold.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
We called on Houghton & Mantor the other day and found their store crowded with people purchasing dry goods and groceries. The boys are doing a good trade, and are very attentive to business. The store will soon be moved into C. M. Scott's building, formerly occupied by the Post Office. Give them a call.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
The M. E. social will meet at Dr. Griffiths' on Wednesday night Jan. 15th. There will be music both instrumental and vocal and a good time in general is anticipated. All are cordially invited. By order of Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
We acknowledge the receipt of the Biennial Report of Hon. A. B. Lemmon, State Supt. of Schools. The report is full of interest and is conclusive evidence of the right man in the right place.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
The ladies of the M. E. Church will hold a festival on Friday evening, February 14th.
By order of Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
A party has sent an order to Little Rock for twenty thousand feet of pine lumber to be shipped to this place on the first rise of the river by the steamer, "Rose City."
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Several parties from Wichita and Winfield were in town last week in search of business locations.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Speers' saw-mill is now turning out native lumber to order. This was much needed.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Bring in your wood on subscriptions. Don't be too modest and wait to be invited again.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Quite an active enquiry is made for city lots to build on. Let the good work go on.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
A citizen of this city while killing hogs yesterday, fell and broke his leg.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Slash away, Brother, the Little Brick is with you.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Notice.
All parties who are indebted to us and want to do hauling for the same, will call in soon while there is a chance. SCHIFFBAUER BROS. & CO. Jan. 1st, 1879.
[ADS: CALLED "SPECIALS."]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
FRESH OYSTERS AT HERMANN'S.
I have a new lot of Baltimore Fresh Oysters coming by freight, and will sell them at the following low prices.
New York Counts 60 cents per can,
Old Reliable 45 cents per can.
Call and get some before they are all gone.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
CORN WANTED at SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Picture Frames. Reduced Prices. Now is the time to frame your pictures. Call at the PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE.
Are you going to Paint? If so, buy the Chicago Enamel Paint at the People's Drug Store already mixed ready for use.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Feed and care, and hair made slick at Stanton Brothers livery.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Choice Oat meal at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
I will exchange dry goods for good corn and wheat. O. P. HOUGHTON.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Still they come. Another car load of fine salt at Schiffbauer Bros. Very cheap.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
NOTICE.
Having bought the entire interest in the Central Meat Market of L. H. Gardner & Co., I will continue the business in the same place. Call in and see me. All those indebted to the old firm are requested to call in and settle up by Jan. 20th, and save cost. DAVID MARICLE.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
FOR SALE. One span good work mares, new wagon and harness, three ponies, etc., for cash or on time to suit the purchaser. Inquire of WM. B. SKINNER.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
SAWINGLUMBER. I am now prepared to do sawing. Parties having logs to be sawed should bring them in before the mill is crowded. I also furnish lumber at reasonable rates and on short notice. W. H. SPEER.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
SPECIAL NOTICE. All accounts due us must be settled within the next thirty days. Do not forget it HOUGHTON & MANTOR.
Jan. 10th, 1879.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Buy your Hardware and Farming Implements, Groceries, etc., at the Post Office.
[INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879. Front Page.
A dispatch from Walla-Walla says the Indian chiefs White Owl and Quit-tit-umps, were hanged at Pendleton on the 11th. They died with the death chant on their lips. A strong guard of regular soldiers prevented any disturbance by the Indians.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
A special from Cheyenne River agency on the Missouri River says that two runners from Sitting Bull's camp have just arrived, and make the following report. The camp is now on Little River near the United States boundary. Twenty-five days ago they held the largest council ever held by the hostiles, and decided to send out twelve runners, five to Standing Rock, two to Cheyenne, three to Spotted Tail, and two to Red Cloud, as representatives of the hostile bands which belong to these agencies. They say: we willing to come in and surrender our horses and arms, and to submit to the agency rules, if we are guaranteed protection by the government.
[AGRICULTURAL REPORT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
The report of the department of agriculture says: The corn crop of 1878 is thirty million bushels in excess of 1877; oats, a somewhat larger crop than the heavy yield of 1877, constituting it the largest ever raised in this country; no material change in barley; rye, one- sixth larger than in 1877; potatoes, a falling off of forty-six million bushels. The cultivation of sorghum is receiving increased attention, and the results of the year's culture are satisfactory.
Twelve tobacco-growing States, representing the bulk of the total production of the country, report the production compared with last year as follows: Kentucky, 60; Virginia, 73; Missouri, 56; Tennessee, 53; Ohio, 90; Maryland, 84; Indiana, 83; North Carolina, 89; Pennsylvania, 86; Illinois 50; Connecticut, 86; Massachusetts, 95.
Grapes, apples, and pears show a greatly decreased yield.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Hon. Sidney Clarke has been chosen Speaker of the House on the first ballot, and Wirt Walton elected Chief Clerk.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Forty Cheyennes at Ft. Robinson attempted to break guard on the night of the 13th, January, and were shot by the troops.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
From Little Rock, Arkansas.
OFFICE OF J. W. AUSTIN & CO., ROSE CITY MILLS.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK., Jan. 14, 1879.
Post Master, Arkansas City, Ks.:
DEAR SIR: As we are desirous of opening up a trade with your country, you will greatly oblige us by handing this to the prominent merchants of your city. We are now paying $1.00 per bushel for No. 2 wheat. Corn is now selling at 50 cents per bushel. Potatoes $2.00 bbl. (all jobbing prices), and lumber $10 to $15, dressed flooring $18, shingles $2.50 to $3.00 per 1,000. Salt $1.50 per bbl. As there is a prospect of the Arkansas River soon rising, when they will start for your place, and any orders merchants (or others) forwarded us will be forwarded on the first boat, and wheat taken in exchange.
P. S. We always pay St. Louis prices for wheat, and often do better than St. Louis.
Respectfully, J. W. AUSTIN & CO.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
E. D. LeCLARE, WATCHMAKER & MANUFACTURING JEWELER
Now opens a large stock of watches, clocks, and jewelry of every description at
Dr. Shepard's Central Drug Store.
Will manufacture to order Plain and Fancy Gold Rings, Badges, etc. All goods, Manufactured of Solid Gold and Silver only, All Goods Bought of Me ENGRAVED FREE OF CHARGE.
Will keep constantly on hand a complete Stock of the Celebrated SHANFANSEN SPECTACLES' and the Frameless Pebble Eyeglass. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry REPAIRING a Specialty.
ALL WORK WARRANTED at Dr. Shepard's Drug Store, Arkansas City, Kansas.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Wood $3.50 a cord.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Butter fifteen cents a pound.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
The town is full of strange faces.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
We will take wood on subscription.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Pleasant weather once more.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Speers' mill is still turning out lumber.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Pneumonia is prevailing in this community.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Our school is filling up with many new faces.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Masonic social Wednesday evening, January 22nd.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
The organ for the Masonic Lodge arrived last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Teams are crossing the Arkansas on the ice west of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
David Maricle has moved into the Topliff house on Main street.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
DIED. A son of Peter Myers, of East Bolton, died on Thursday last with pneumonia.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Several firms from Wichita intend to open business houses here in the spring.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
BORN. January 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Leonard, a daughter.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
The rain on the night of the 13th inst. reduced the volume of snow decidedly.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
The ice houses are full and secured. The estimate is about 400 ton for this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Orders begin to come in for investment in the City, and inquiries from all points.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
It is now six weeks since the snow covered the ground, and a prospect of remaining six more.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Ties are being shipped into Wichita for the extension of the Cowley, Sumner & Ft. Smith R. R.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Heavy snow storm throughout the east on the 15th and 16th, when we were having a general rain.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Notice the new ad. of E. D. LeClare, watchmaker and jeweler. He warrants all his work. Give him a call.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
The people at Pawnee Agency want a mail route established from Arkansas City on the main travel to that place.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
We understand that many of the merchants here are preparing to make large orders by way of the river from Little Rock.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
There is a prospect of a cargo of merchandise being shipped to the Indian agencies below here, by way of the Arkansas River.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
The M. E. Social will meet at the residence of Judge Christian's, Wednesday evening, January 29th. All are cordially invited.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
The ladies of the M. E. Church will hold a Valentine festival at the Church on Friday evening, February 14th, 1879. Proceeds for the benefit of the pastor.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
The members of the I. O. O. F. are requested to meet at the TRAVELER office on the evening of January 24th, to transact business of interest to the order.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
We are glad to see a lively interest taken in the Literary Society. The entertainment on Friday evening last was a decided success. Long live the Literary.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
DIED. Mr. James Seymour died on Monday evening at 5 o'clock, and was buried on Tuesday. His wife and little ones will have the sincere sympathy of the whole community.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
A pleasant party of young folks met at the house of J. M. Felton on Friday night, and passed a few hours in stepping to the liveliest music that could be made on the violin.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Parties are moving their weak cattle from the Territory into the State. The snow has lain so long that the cattlemen will have to feed to get through to grass. Not many dying so far.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
The ice in the Arkansas is growing rotten and we may look for a break up in a few days, after which steamboats and flat boats will begin to make their way up and down the river.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
At a regular communication of Crescent Lodge No. 133 A. F. and A. M., held in Masonic Hall at Arkansas City, Jan. 18th, 1879, A. L. 5879, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted unanimously.
WHEREAS, It has pleased the Grand Architect of the Universe to remove from our midst, our late brother, E. B. Kager, and
WHEREAS, It is but just that a fitting recognition of his many virtues should be had. Therefore be it
Resolved, By Crescent Lodge No. 133 of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, that while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Grand Master above, we do not the less mourn for our brother who has been taken from us.
Resolved, That in the death of E. B. Kager, this lodge laments the loss of a brother, whose voice of sympathy and helping hands were ever ready to extend aid to the needy and distressed of the fraternity, an active member of the society, whose exertions were for its future welfare and prosperity, a friend and brother who was dear to us all.
Resolved, That in token of our brotherly love and friendship we sincerely sympathize with his family in their affliction.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge, and a copy be furnished to the family of the deceased brother, and to each of the newspapers of the county.
S. P. CHANNELL, W. M.
I. H. BONSALL, Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
The following were duly installed as officers of the Knights of Honor for the ensuing six months on the first Tuesday in January, 1879.
James Benedict, P. D.
S. P. Channell, D.
I. H. Bonsall, V. D.
Thos. L. Mantor, A. D.
O. P. Houghton, Chaplain.
T. H. McLaughlin, F. R.
E. R. Thompson, R.
Manson Rexford, Steward.
I. M. Ware, Guardian.
G. Mott, Sentinel.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
The public will read with interest the letter we publish in this number from J. W. Austin & Co., Rose City Mills, Little Rock, Arkansas. We hope our people will give every encouragement to this enterprise as a trade with the country down the river is destined, if managed with ordinary judgment, to prove a great blessing to this country.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
We understand Hermann Godehard has rented the City Hotel with a view of opening the same to the public, after it has been properly repaired. Hermann has served the public as Mine Host in former times, and always enjoyed the reputation of setting a number one table.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
A large number of tenant houses will be erected in this city in the spring. Every day inquiry is made for house room. As pine lumber will be put on this market at reduced rates from Little Rock, no better opportunity can be afforded for cheap building.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
We call special attention of contractors to the ad. in our columns soliciting bids for the construction of a Manual Labor and Boarding School Building at Cheyenne and Arapahoe Agency; plans and specifications can be examined at the TRAVELER office.
SEALED PROPOSALS.
Office CHEYENNE & ARAPAHOE, AGENCY,
Darlington P. O., Indian Territory,
January 11th, 1879.
Sealed Proposals, in triplicate, will be received at this office until 12 m. Saturday, the 15th day of February, 1879, for the construction at this Agency of a Manual Labor and Boarding School Building according to the plans and specifications on file at this office and at the offices of the Wichita Eagle and Arkansas City TRAVELERKansas, where they may be seen on application.
Proposals should state the amount for which the material necessary for its construction will be furnished at Wichita, Kansas, (where it will be transported by the Government to the proposed location) and for the construction and entire completion of the building, according to the plans and specifications. Bids will be received for furnishing the dimension lumber of pine or of native timber, procurable within twenty (20) miles of the location.
Bonds in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) will be required of the successful bidder, and the right is reserved to reject any or all bids, if deemed to the advantage of the Government to do so.
Bidders are requested to be present at opening of bids, or represented by attorney.
Proposals should be endorsed "Proposals for constructing Manual Labor and Boarding School Building, at Cheyenne and Arapahoe Agency, Indian Territory," and addressed to the undersigned. JNO. D. MILES, U. S. Indian Agent.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Capt. Woodruff, of the steamer Big Rock, writes that he is coming up on the first rise, and intends to make connection for the season between the A., T. & S. F. and the M. K. & T. roads. He will load a full load of freight up the river.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
We shall publish, in an early number of the TRAVELER, a history of Arkansas City, its present and future commercial advantages, and the prospects of the businessmen who are advertising in our columns.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
The Road Overseers elected for the different Districts of Creswell Township will please report as soon as possible. A. WALTON, Trustee.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Capt. Brodie, formerly of the Steamer Big Rock, writes that he has sold the Big Rock and is building a steamboat suitable for the upper Arkansas River, to cost some $3,500, and would like some resident of Cowley County to take a third interest in the boat and to look after the business here. If any one has a thousand dollars to invest this spring, this would be as good a chance for an investment as has been offered in this part of the country. Anyone thinking of making such an investment can get further particulars by inquiring of I. H. Bonsall, Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
We had a pleasant visit from Mr. H. Pruden, of Bolton Township. He informs us that the Salt Works will open as soon as the vats can be thawed out. All arrangements are made to push this matter in the spring.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Al. Requa has just returned from the Cheyenne Agency. The news of the Cheyenne Massacre had not reached there. They report more snow below this point than here. Cattle on the ranches are suffering severely.
[NOTICES AND ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
WANTED10,000 BUSHELS OF WHEAT. S. MATLACK.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
4 BARS BLUE SOAP AT P. O. FOR 25 CENTS.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Hosiery, Gloves, and Ladies' Underwear at very low prices at S. MATLACK'S.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
A Fine assortment of Pocket Cutlery at S. Matlacks.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
FIRST AND LAST CALL. All accounts due me must be settled within the next thirty days, January 1st, 1879. J. A. LOOMIS.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
TOOTHACHE. Why bear it longer, when 50 cts. pays for a filling or extracting, at Dr. Alexander's Eclectic Medical Office, North Summit Street.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
It is a notorious fact that O. P. is selling more goods "by the cash system" than any house in the valley.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 22, 1879.
Pecan nuts at S. Matlacks 7 cts. per pound.
[INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879. Front Page.
Chief Joseph, in full aboriginal regalia, was the bright particular star at a White House reception on Tuesday evening. Joseph seemed to enjoy it immensely.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Secretary Schurz stated that he had received a report from the Indian agent at Cheyenne Agency, to the effect that information had reached that place of the recrossing of the Canadian line into the United States of the noted chief, Sitting Bull, with his people, and that they are exceedingly anxious to return to this country and come under the supervision of the Indian bureau and be distributed in the Indian country as are other tribes. This news was not confirmed by any information at the war department, but it was thought worthy of serious consideration, and led to some discussion in the cabinet. It is reported that some 5,000 lodges, or nearly 15,000 people are with Sitting Bull. The subject will receive the immediate attention of the President and the Secretary of War and Interior department. Telegrams will be sent to the officers of the war department, as well as to the Indian agents, requiring them to give the authorities all the information they can obtain in this matter. The report is that Sitting Bull comes with the most peaceable intentions, but in the present disturbed condition of Indian affairs, it is not known what may be his meaning.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
A FEW FACTS FOR THOSE SEEKING HOMES
IN THE SOUTHWEST.
Cowley County is about seven years old, has a population of about 25,000; is about 240 miles from Kansas City, and 40 miles from Wichita, the present terminus of the railroad. The western one-third of the county is what is known as first and second bottom lands. The central one-third is more rolling, and is first-class land for the production of all kinds of grain. The eastern one-third is especially adapted to stock raising. The county is well watered, has a large amount of timber, for a prairie country, and an abundance of the finest kinds of building stone.
There are 111 school districts in the county, all of which have substantial schoolhouses; these affording facilities for education nearly equal to those of older countries. . . .
A bill making an appropriation of $100,000 for the improvement of the river, has been introduced in Congress, and will unquestionably be passed the present season.
[NEWS FROM LITTLE ROCK.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
NEWS FROM LITTLE ROCK.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK., Jan. 23, 1879.
Nathan Hughes, Esq."
DEAR SIR: Your favor of 20th at hand. We will take from 1,000 to 5,000 bushels of No. 2 winter wheat delivered here at 90 cts. per bushel, and guarantee to furnish transportation at 25 c. per bushel.
Who have you with capital sufficient to handle the grain business, shipping wheat here to be paid for on arrival? Or will it be necessary for us to send there and buy as it comes in town?
We understand two of your citizens intend bringing down 1,000 bushels with a small steamboat. We will make the offer to encourage the pioneer enterprise.
We will pay the following prices for the wheat here on landing.
For No. 2 winter, $1.00 per bu.
For No. 3 winter, .95 per bu.
For No. 4 winter, .85 per bu.
The lot to be nearly of equal division as to grades. Will you please consult with some grain dealer and place us in communication. We can sent up a boat by February 1st, if the water remains. Respectfully, J. W. AUSTIN & CO., Rose City Mills.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Pay up.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Snow all gone.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Literary next Friday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
A tramp printer in town last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Arkansas River clearing of ice, and raising all the time.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
King Berry, of the Pawnee Agency, paid us a pleasant visit last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Holenbeck, Rentchler, et. al., have completed their ice house.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Twenty-five teams were water bound at the Salt Fork last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
A. A. Newman has put up a fine awning in front of his new brick.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Col. McMullen, of Winfield, paid the city a visit Friday of last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The social hop which took place at Mr. Snow's Friday evening was well attended.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The ice is slowly moving out of the Arkansas River and the river raising gradually.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
C. M. Scott has sold, what is known as the Hughes place, to a Mr. Godfrey, of Chicago, Illinois.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
We will take wood, butter, chickens, corn, and wheat on subscription for the next 10 days only.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
R. A. Houghton, one of the traders at the Ponca Agency spent a few days in the city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
There is a proposition to turn out two boat loads of flour for the steamers when they come up.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The I. O. O. F. will organize a lodge in this city as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Mr. Chinn, an uncle of Rudolph Hoffmaster, from Muscatine, Iowa, has rented J. C. Topliff's place.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The Arkansas City House shows 50 arrivals during the last week, representing nearly all the Western states.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
An epidemic has appeared among the horses in the northern part of the county. It is a kind of a lung disease.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The Pleasant Valley Grange is having interesting meetings every two weeks. Next meeting 31st of January.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Some slight bruising done in the saloon the other evening. Just enough to relieve the monotony of these quiet times.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The Masonic social on the evening of the 22nd was a pleasant and enjoyable affair. So it is reported by those who were there.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The M. E. Social will meet at the residence of Judge Christian's, Wednesday evening, January 29th. All are cordially invited.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The material for the new paper, which is to be started at Winfield, has arrived. Conklin Bros. are the editors and proprietors.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Quite a large party of young people "surprised" Olie Stevens Friday evening. A thoroughly good time was had by all who were there.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Two gentlemen of capital are talking of putting up a steam grist mill in Bolton Township, where the Shoo Fly road crosses Spring Creek.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
DIED. Maggie L. Shaw, Daughter of Mr. J. W. Birdzell. Little Maggie departed this life Jan. 17th, 1879, age 5 years and 6 months.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Dr. Hughes, of the TRAVELER, and Hon. C. R. Mitchell, have gone to Topeka to attend the Senatorial election, which comes off the 29th inst.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The quotations for lumber at this place, allowing good pay for shipment, will be $8 per thousand less than Wichita prices, when the boats arrive.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The ladies of the M. E. Church will hold a Valentine festival at the Church, on Friday evening, February 14, 1879. Proceeds for the benefit of the pastor.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Mr. Blakeney, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, will open a stock of groceries in the building formerly occupied by Houghton & Mantor in a few days.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The First Biennial Report of the Secretary of State for 1878, has been received at the TRAVELER office with the compliments of Thomas H. Cavanaugh.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The sidewalks which the city were at so much cost to construct last summer are certainly a credit to it; it requiring a great deal of ingenuity on the part of the public to find where they are.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The "Senior" has started with a new bray since the epidemic of coughs and colds have appeared. He is now puffing and wheezing for the benefit of the County Commissioners. He would like to assist in covering the fact from daylight that the chairman of the board made a plain agreement with the Commissioner from this district to give to the TRAVELER office one-half of the county printing. What consideration the chairman received for reconsidering his agreement and giving the entire contract to the Courier, is best known to him and the "Senior." And yet he calls this honest, square business! Satan is full of just such square work, though the "Old Boy" can never hold a light to the "Senior," for "ways that are dark." If the "Senior" will drop down to Arkansas City, we will provide him with quarters that will make him more comfortable, and give him a groom that will do honor to the occasion. In fact, we have a small "red mouth" down here who formerly groomed in the upper counties for Jim Lane.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Chas. Adams, who absconded from Red Bud, Kansas, December 10th, 1878, with a team and wagon mortgaged to C. M. Scott, of this place, was arrested at Henrietta, Texas, the 18th inst., where he is now confined in jail, awaiting a requisition from the Governor of Kansas for his return.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Mr. Saint Clare, of Bell Plain, who is one of the railroad committee of Sumner County, has returned from Topeka, Kansas, and reports that work will be commenced on the Cowley, Sumner & Ft. Smith R. R. about the first of March.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
C. M. Scott's Office is upstairs, in the room over the one formerly used by the Post Office, where all accounts due him on the TRAVELER or by note, must be settled within thirty days.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The I. O. O. F. meet in the Masonic Hall on the 10th of February, 1879. All Odd Fellows are requested to be present, as there is business of importance to transact.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The programme of the Literary Society for the coming Friday evening will be unusually interesting, and it is to be hoped that a large crowd will turn out.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Mrs. Giles, of Pleasant Valley, is dangerously ill.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
It is reported that we are to have a new furniture store.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Ed. Horn, of Ponca Agency, was in town last week looking hale and hearty.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Good wheat is ready for sale in town at better than Wichita prices, freight off.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
A valuable saddle was stolen from the barn of Thomas Royal, of Salt City, last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Joe. Sherburne, of the Ponca Agency, is in town, and reports business brisk at the agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Chas. Mumert's place was sold last week by Channell & McLaughlin to a gentleman from Illinois.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The "Cherokee" will load 1,500 bushels of wheat and leave as soon as the ice is out of the channel.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
C. M. Scott is fitting up the old Post Office building, which will be occupied by Houghton & Mantor.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Daniel Hunt has purchased a valuable race horse. It is a very spirited animal requiring several to hold it up.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Miss Olie Hartsock, who has been visiting her relatives in this vicinity, started for her home in Illinois on Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Mrs. Woodyard and her son-in-law, Mr. Huron, started for Cincinnati on Tuesday last, accompanied by Miss Eulalia Neal.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Services at the M. E. Church on next Sabbath at 10:30 a.m. Conducted by B. C. Swarts. In the evening by the Pastor, Rev. T. S. Hunt.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Mr. E. D. LeClare has a relic of Perry's victory, in the shape of an old flint-lock revolver. It was carried by his grandfather in that memorable battle. It is indeed a curiosity, when compared with the revolvers of our own time.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Wm. Malee, who was pilot on the St. Lawrence for nineteen years, called at this office on Thursday last to make inquiries in reference to the boat now about to start, and the river.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Mr. Ballou and experienced river men from the eastern part of the county were down looking at the boat. They expect to go down in the first boat and to investigate the river thoroughly.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed at the Presbyterian Church next Sabbath evening, Feb. 2nd. Preaching on Friday and Saturday evenings. All are invited.
J. S. McCLUNG.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
A letter from Dr. Leonard of the 25th says: "I think the navigation of the river is the big thing for our town and country. Many persons are being introduced to me. You are destined to be a city. The river will be navigated and it will make your town."
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
It will not be long, if the pleasant weather continues, before we shall see several boats from Little Rock. Merchants from Winfield and other small towns will then come to the head of navigation for their goods, instead of ordering from Kansas City and elsewhere.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
We received a pleasant call last week from Mr. Battiste Barneby, of the Otoe Agency, Nebraska, and now interpreter at the Ponca Agency. Mr. Barneby informs us that a petition has been presented to the Commissioners of Indian Affairs, signed by a majority of the Otoe tribe, requesting their removal to the Territory south of this city. This will be one more feather in our cap, as they will probably receive their supplies from this point. Let the good work go on.
[SALE: HENRY B. PRUDEN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Sale! Sale!!
I will sell all my Personal Property at my Farm, one (1) mile east of Salt Springs, on the (26) TWENTY SIXTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1879.
Consisting of:
8 Head Work Horses and Mules.
5 Head Ponies and Colts.
12 Head Cows and Yearlings.
A complete Farming Outfit Consisting of: Wagons, Plows, Harrows, Drills and other machinery. 500 bushels of Corn and 90 acres of Wheat in good condition. Household Goods and other merchandise.
The above mentioned will be sold to the highest bidder at Public Auction, on the 26th day of February, 1879.
I will sell at private sale until the day of the sale.
Farm for Rent or Lease for 1 or 5 years.
HENRY B. PRUDEN.
[MORE BUSINESS NOTICES/ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
MRS. EMMA BAKER,
ARKANSAS CITY, KAS.
Teacher of Piano and Organ Music; also thorough Bass. For terms call at Dr. Griffith's.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
EVERYTHING ON WHEELS.
GET OFF THE TRACK!
Schiffbauer Bros.
Wish to inform their patrons that they are in the field with all the latest Improved Machinery in the Market. They hold the CELEBRATED NICHOLS & SHEPARD
VIBRATOR THRESHING MACHINE, Which all must acknowledge the most Perfect Grain Saving Machine in the Market. They are also Agents for the J. I. CASE MACHINE.
In Sulky PLOWS, -WE HANDLE THE- COR, MARSH, CANTON CLIPPER, -AND-
HAPGOOD, which comprise all the Leading Sulkies in the Market All of which we Warrant to do GOOD WORK OR NO SALE!.
IN WALKING PLOWS, CULTIVATORS, SHOVEL PLOWS, ETC., OUR STOCK
IS FULL AND COMPLETE.
IN GRAIN DRILLS, -WE HAVE THE- SUCKER STATE, which has given Universal Satisfaction wherever tried. We offer the above at Less Figures than any House in
SOUTHERN KANSAS.
We also keep constantly on hand a full Stock of Shelf Hardware and Garden Tools. And Last but not Least, we will say that we are -Absolute- HEADQUARTERS -FOR- GRO- CERIES AND QUEENSWARE.
WE DEFY COMPETITION in this Line, and every fair-minded Farmer will tell you that the prices of this line of goods very materially changed soon after our opening doors in your market.
Soliciting a call from you before making your purchases, we are Very Truly Yours,
SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
