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Frank Manny - 1879 Brewer, 1881 Bootlegger
TRAVELER, FEBRUARY 26, 1879.
James Kelly, ex-Post Master at Winfield, was shot on Saturday last by Manny, of that town. Kelly is said to have received two loads of bird shot in his side, and his condition is very serious. We have heard two or three different reports of the affair, and all point to whiskey as playing a full hand at the game.
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TRAVELER, MARCH 12, 1879.]
An action has been brought in the District Court by James Kelly vs. Frank Manny, for civil damages, arising from assault with that shot gun.
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TRAVELER, JUNE 4, 1879.]
Judgment was rendered in the criminal cases at the late term of the District Court as follows:
STATE VS. FRANK MANNY: fined $350.---
Courier AUGUST 21, 1879.
[DISTRICT COURT CALENDAR - AUGUST TERM.]
(Commencing Monday, Aug. 25, 1879.)
FIRST DAY - CRIMINAL DOCKET. [STATE OF KANSAS VERSUS _______.]
SECOND DAY - CIVIL DOCKET.
THIRD DAY.
Burrough & Spache C. H. Payson
vs.
Frank Manny Hackney & McDonald
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[COURT NOTES.]
Courier, AUGUST 21, 1879.
The District Court convened Monday afternoon, of last week, and the following cases were disposed of upon call of the Docket.
James Kelly vs. Frank Manny.
Defendant made application for change of venue.
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Courier, MAY 1, 1879.[DISTRICT COURT DOCKET.]
The following is a list of cases that will stand for trial at the May, A. D. 1879, term of the District Court of Cowley county, beginning on the first Monday in May, and have been placed on the Trial Docket in the following order.
FIRST DAY - CRIMINAL DOCKET.
State vs. Frank Manny.
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Courier, MAY 1, 1879. DISTRICT COURT DOCKET.]
The following is a list of cases that will stand for trial at the May, A. D. 1879, term of the District Court of Cowley county, beginning on the first Monday in May, and have been placed on the Trial Docket in the following order.
FIRST DAY - CRIMINAL DOCKET.
THIRD DAY - CIVIL DOCKET.
SIXTH DAY.
Burrough & Spach vs. Frank Manny.
EIGHTH DAY
James Kelly vs. Frank Manny.
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Courier, [PERSONALS.] MAY 8, 1879.
We are under many obligations to Mr. Frank Manny for a nice chunk of ice last week.
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Courier, [DISTRICT COURT.] MAY 8, 1879.
The court commenced its session on Monday. His Honor W. P. Campbell presiding. Present: E. S. Bedilion, clerk; C. L. Harter, sheriff; E. S. Torrance, prosecuting attorney, and a full corps of local attorneys.
The docket was called and several cases were disposed of as follows: State vs. Creek. The defendant plead guilty to three indictments for cow stealing. He was returned to the jail to await his sentence.
TUESDAY.
State against Frank Manny, shooting of James Kelly. Trial commenced and the testimony of James Kelly was in progress when the court adjourned for the day.
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Courier, [DISTRICT COURT.] MAY 15, 1879.
FRANK MANNY...
The case of the State vs. Manny occupied the time of the court up to last Friday evening, when the jury brought in a verdict of assault and battery. The punishment is a fine not exceeding $500 and imprisonment not exceeding one year.
Defendant's counsel gave notice of a motion for a new trial.
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Courier, [PERSONALS.]
JUNE 5, 1879.
The ice cream business is rushing.
Frank Manny has a new ice and beer wagon.
Best Bros. have put up a large circular sign.
Mr. Joe Harter has captured a young wild cat.
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AUGUST 21, 1879.
(Commencing Monday, Aug. 25, 1879.)
FIRST DAY - CRIMINAL DOCKET. [STATE OF KANSAS VERSUS _______.]
SECOND DAY - CIVIL DOCKET.
THIRD DAY.
Burrough & Spache C. H. Payson
vs.
Frank Manny Hackney & McDonald
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Emporia News, June 25, 1869.
The Horse Fair.
LEAVENWORTH, June 21. The National Horse Fair will open here tomorrow. Among the horses already here or on the way are Tackey, Henry, Dixie, Billy Boyce, Wyandotte Chief, Black Warrior, Newry, Chickamauga, Kansas, . Custer's thoroughbred, Blind Billy, (is this right ?? or is it Manny's) Frank Mann's Fenian Boy, and Jack Morrow. Other famous horses are expected here from Kentucky, Michigan, and the Western States.
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Courier AUGUST 21, 1879.[COURT NOTES.]
The District Court convened Monday afternoon, of last week, and the following cases were disposed of upon call of the Docket.
James Kelly vs. Frank Manny.
Defendant made application for change of venue.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
District Court Docket.
The following is a list of cases that will stand for trial at the December term, A. D. 1879, of the District Court of Cowley county, and have been placed on the Trial Docket, in the following order.
CIVIL DOCKET, SECOND DAY. James Kelly vs Frank Manny.
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TRAVELER, JULY 14, 1880.
Frank Manny was brought down from Winfield last Thursday evening to be tried before the U. S. Commissioner on the charge of letting beer go from his brewery without first properly stamping the kegs. He is out on $500 bail, we understand.
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TRAVELER, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1880 - FRONT PAGE.
COURT DOCKET. Cowley county District Court calendar, August term, 1880.
CIVIL DOCKET. SECOND DAY. James Kelly vs. Frank Manny.
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TRAVELER, DECEMBER 1, 1880. COWLEY CO. DISTRICT COURT.
Trial docket for December term, commencing on the first Monday (6th day) of December, A. D., 1880.
SECOND DAY, CIVIL DOCKET. James Kelly vs. Frank Manny.
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TRAVELER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1881 - FRONT PAGE.
TRIAL DOCKET DISTRICT COURT, MAY TERM, 1881.
CRIMINAL DOCKET. STATE OF KANSAS VERSUS--
Theo Miller. R. Ehret. Jos. Whiteman. Frank Manny. John Himselspach. James Fahey. Frank Merrill. Stephen O'Lane. Theo R. Timme. Thos. H. Benning. E. H. Henthorn. Geo. Miller. B. M. Terrill. Jno. R. Smith. A. W. Patterson. Harry Bahntge. David Harter. A. H. Green. Barney Shrivers. Thos. Wright. Sid S. Major. W. A. Gibbs. S. S. Moore. Geo. Corwin. Ed H. Cole. A. Hatfield. ____ Squires. John Custer. Wayne Bitting. Ed Appling. Ed Rowell. S. R. Walcott. W. L. Mullin. H. Jochems. James Allen. L. J. Webb. Ed Collins. Sol. Frazier. R. Ehret. Major F. Moss. Geo. Haywood. E. B. Weitzel. Allison Toops. Willie Fogg. Alex May.
CIVIL DOCKET.
James Kelly vs. Frank Manny.
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Winfield Courier, JUNE 16, 1881.
WINFIELD, June 12, 1881.
Some days ago the Telegram published a remarkable article on the new temperance law, and one is forced to the conclusion that the gushing temperance advocate of last fall's campaign is about to go back on his record and join the red nosed, bleary eyed. And some visaged rabble who are just now holding up their hands in holy honor at that law which forbids the sale of intoxicants for sacramental purposes; is it possible that a chance to rent the basement of his new hotel at a big price for a Beer and Billiard saloon is working on his judgment?
And that reminds me that it is one of the stereotyped assertions now almost universally indulged in by men opposed to temperance legislation "that if a vote was again taken on the constitutional amendment, it would be defeated," and some men who voted for it now say they would not. The latter class no more can afford an answer, there can be but one answer and that is they were opposed to the principal at heart and voted for it because they were too low and cowardly to stand up like men and proclaim their convictions in the face of popular clamor.
That man who finds fault with the law and at the same time asserts that he is in favor of temperance, either has not examined the law, or he is an infamous liar. To have honestly voted for the amendment and be in opposition to the law is impossible; the law is the amendment, nothing more and nothing less.
And when men prate about the law being too strong, they proclaim their knavery or else the want of sense. The people legally adopted the amendment; the Legislature in obedience to that will passed the law, and it is the duty of all good men to stand up for its enforcement, and the county officials should zealously search out, arrest, try, and convict every malefactor.
The legislature, in passing this law, has placed the question of its enforcement in the honor of the people, and they have elected officers whose duty it is to hunt up violators and bring them to justice.
And this reminds me that your correspondent has been informed that with the exception of your city marshal, John Burris, no officer has informed our county attorney of any violations. And yet, Burris, I am informed, voted against the amendment, but does his duty as an officer while Shenneman and the other officers all voted for it and file no complaints. How is it that Mr. Shenneman finds criminals in every state in the Union, but can't find any violations of this law with Frank Manny selling beer day in and day out and openly at that, and everybody knows it.
It is time that the people call a halt and give every officer who fails to find violations of their law a rest. This law means something, and the sooner our officials wake up to the fact the better, and those who are awake to it ought to be supported, and those who are not ought to be bounced.
I have been a supporter of our sheriff, but I will not be again unless he can catch whiskey outlaws as well as horse thieves when rewards are paid. It will be in order now for some idiot to yell, "Why don't you inform the officers?" To which I reply in advance, "I have, with the people, elected officers to do such work and they must do it." And that officer who shines that he knows of no violations lies or has shut his eyes on purpose to avoid seeing. This temperance fight is not over; it has not commenced as it were. It will not stop now, but will go on until the object is accomplished, or Kansas goes back to her rum holes.
OBSERVER.
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[SHERIFF SHENNEMAN: EDITORIAL.]
Winfield Courier, JUNE 23, 1881.
We published an article last week in which was a kind of criticism on Mr. Shenneman, and this with some other paragraphs that have appeared, have led some to suppose that the COURIER is opposed to him for a second term. But such is not the case, and we wish here to say in justice to Mr. Shenneman that we consider him a sheriff of rare qualifications, one of the very best in the state. He is wide awake, energetic, and faithful, and at the same time does his duty in that manner which will be least unpleasant, expensive, and disagreeable to those with whom he has to deal; in short, he is efficient and kind hearted. There is no man whom we can support with more cordiality, as the nominee of the republican party for sheriff this fall.
So far as the criticism of the correspondent last week is concerned, we do not see as any other officer or any other man has much to brag of about finding evidence to convict of selling liquor in violation of law. There is no use in making arrests without the evidence to convict.
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Winfield Courier, June 23, 1881.
Mr. Frank Manny was arrested and brought before Justice Kelly Tuesday evening charged with selling beer in violation of the law. It will doubtless take several days to try this case, and we express no opinion as to the truth of the charge, desiring to avoid prejudicing the case in any way. We have no ill will against Mr. Manny, but we hold that the law must be enforced and whoever violates it should suffer the penalty. We do not apprehend that jurymen here will perjure themselves to screen a man who is proved guilty. If any such should appear, we shall give his case due publicity.
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Winfield Courier, June 30, 1881.
The Manny trial is putting the attorneys on their metal and will show the quality of their temper.
Mr. J. P. Mussleman, one of the live farmers of Silverdale township, made us a pleasant call Saturday.
Capt. Jas. Shaw made us a pleasant call Wednesday morning. He has been a reader of the COURIER for several years.
S. P. Strong of Rock came down to the "Hub" Tuesday. He came in just late enough to escape being caught as a juryman.
When the list of witnesses for the State in the Manny trial was called, one of the attorneys for the defense promptly answered, "Present!"
MARRIED: At the Baptist parsonage, Winfield, June 22nd, 1881, by Rev. J. Cairns, Mr. Arial Fairclo and Miss Ida Creps, both of Arkansas City.
It was dangerous to attend court Monday. The moment a new face appeared in the doorway, Sheriff Shenneman would call out: Take the jury box, please."
Judge Campbell and Attorney Jennings Alocked horns@ several times during the Manny trial. It is needless to remark that the County Attorney came out ahead.
Winfield Courier, June 30, 1881.
The "volunteer counsel" assisting the state in the Manny trial made, or attempted to make, an argument Wednesday morning. His first sentence contained a broad and unmistable inference that the gentleman preceeding him had lied. The air for a few moments was blue, and as the Attorney so attacked came forward and asserted that the "volunteer counsel" was "a contemptible little puppy and his implications not worthy of notice," ye reporter slid under the table. The efforts of the Sheriff and court finally quelled the storm, and peace and quiet was once more restored.
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The jail is about full of boarders since Sheriff Shenneman brought in his forger. There are now six of the boys in limbo with four months until court. Willie Fogg is in for horse stealing; Theodore Miller for larceny; James Jackson for horse stealing; Jefferson McDade for stealing money; Richard Oldham for threatening to assault and shoot one Fullerlove, at Arkansas City; and Richard Lennox, Alias Haywood and Alias St. Clair for forgery. The last is perhaps the most noted criminal ever brought in to the state, having served several terms in the Illinois penitentiary, and has operated all over the U. S. and Canada.
[NOTE: EARLIER ARTICLE CALLED HIM "LENNIX."]
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The interests in the Manny trial during Tuesday through the proceedings were mostly dry discussions of law, were deep, and evinced the feeling taken by our citizens in this first attempt to enforce the prohibition law in Cowley county. The result of the prosecutions at Topeka and Lawrence, and the difficulty of getting jurors that would convict, has awakened an interest in the probable outcome of a case here, this being the leading temperance county in the State. Many ladies were present during the afternoon and watched the proceedings closely.
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[THE MANNY TRIAL.]
Winfield Courier, JUNE 30, 1881.
Winfield has been in a fever of excitement for the past few days over the arrest of Frank Manny for violating the prohibition amendment in selling beer. The trial was first brought before Justice Kelly, but the defense secured a change of venue to Justice Tansey's court. Monday was the day set for the trial and early in the day numbers of spectators gathered to see the opening of the case.
The array of legal talent retained on the part of the defense was simply appalling: Judge Campbell, with eight years' experience on the bench; J. E. Allen, one of the most precise and painstaking lawyers at the bar; O. M. Seward, the leading temperance attorney of the southwest; and Messrs. Soward & Asp, gentlemen of high standing at the bar. Certainly Mr. Manny should feel that his interests will be protected as far as the law is concerned.
County Attorney Jennings appeared for the State.
The hall opened at 9 o'clock, the jury was called, and the examination for jurors commenced. This proved to be a tedious matter as most everyone called had either formed or expressed an opinion, or had conscientious scruples that unfitted him for sitting in the case. Generally when a juror went into the box thinking he was unprejudiced, he found that he was mistaken before the lawyers got through with him. Up to noon thirty-five jurors had been called and twenty-nine of them proved to be incompetent.
After dinner the examination of jurors was continued and soon developed into a lively fight. The question was raised of whether a member of a temperance organization was a competent juror in the case, on which Judge Campbell made an exhaustive argument, insisting that such a person was not and could not be competent to sit in the case. County Attorney Jennings replied in a brief but convincing manner. He stated that if Judge Campbell's theory was correct, a horse thief could be tried only by persons not opposed to horse stealing, and that persons who were in favor of enforcing the laws would not be competent jurors in criminal cases.
The court sustained the County Attorney, and the juror was passed. The jury was finally empanelled at 5 o'clock Monday evening.
The following is a list of the jurors: A. G. Wilson, James Bethel, E. P. Harlen, Elam Harter, I. N. Holmes, E. P. Kinne,
J. H. Mounts, T. H. Jackson, T. S. Smith, Wm. Trezise, W. L. Morehouse, and W. I. Shotwell.
TUESDAY.
The court met Tuesday morning and upon calling the jury, it was found that Mr. T. W. Jackson, of Vernon township, was absent. An attachment was issued by the court and the sheriff started for Mr. Jackson's home. The court then adjourned until one o'clock. About two o'clock the sheriff arrived with Mr. Jackson, who was quite ill, and asked to be discharged. The court ruled that he must serve unless positively unable.
The case was then opened by a statement from the County Attorney. Judge Campbell then arose on a "question of privilege" and asked the court to rule that the state use but three wit-nesses for the proving of any one fact. After much discussion the court overruled the request. The defense then moved that the case be dismissed, alleging that the information did not state facts sufficient to warrant any action. After another lengthy argument, the court promptly overruled the motion.
County Attorney Jennings then attempted to open the case, when the defense again objected and moved that the case be dismissed because "the complaint was not sworn to by a responsible party." Judge Campbell then made an exhaustive argument on a constitutional point. Mr. Jennings answered Judge Campbell at considerable length, and was followed by Mr. Asp for the defense, who closed the argument. The objection was overruled and duly excepted to, and the state proceeded with the examination of the first witness, Mr. Miller.
Mr. Miller testified that he resided in Winfield, and that he knew where Mr. Manny's brewery was. He was asked if he had been in Mr. Manny's brewery between the first day of May and the 21st day of June, the latter being the date the indictment was made. The defense objected on the ground that the state should confine its proof of offense to the date mentioned in the indictment: the 12th day of June. On this objection Mr. Allen spoke, and cited authorities, though none of our Supreme court. The State replied with Kansas authorities bearing directly upon the point. Mr. Asp closed the argument on this point, and the court overruled the objection.
MILLER LAUGHED!
The witness was allowed to answer the question; but instead of doing so, he laughed. The mouths of the audience cracked assunder, and his Honor got down under the counter to hold his sides. Witness then affirmatively answered the question. He also stated that he had drank something on Manny's premises between those dates. The State asked in what building the drink was obtained. Before this question was answered, Judge Campbell requested his honor to instruct the witness that he was at liberty to refuse to answer any question that would tend to criminate himself. This request raised argument and the court adjourned to meet Wednesday morning, when the question will be discussed.
Court convened promptly at 6 o'clock and Judge Soward opened the argument. Numerous authorities were cited, among which were the celebrated Burr and Morgan cases. County Attorney Jennings replied in an extended argument, citing a large number of
authorities.
At noon, Wednesday, we go to press. As yet the case has not been fairly opened, the defense bringing up point after point for the decision of the court. Each point must be argued exhaustively, which takes time and how long no one can tell. The case will be fought step by step. The council for defense will leave no stone unturned, and Attorney Jennings, although bearing up under a terrible pressure, will melt them at every turn. Our reporter will attend the trial throughout and a complete record of the proceedings will appear in our next issue.
[JUDGE CAMPBELL: THEN AND NOW.]
Winfield Courier, JULY 7, 1881.
At a temperance meeting in Winfield during the time that the prohibitory amendment was before the people, Judge Campbell made a very effective speech, declaring himself in favor of the amendment and pledging it his support. He was at that time a candidate for District Judge. Since then he has experienced a change of heart. He now esteems this measure so fraught with peril to the liberty of the people that he has become the "evangelist" of the liquor dealers, serving in their cause as attorney "without money and without price."
Has Judge Campbell become a living illustration in support of his most effective argument when a temperance speaker? He then said, in substance, that the great danger to the country under the then system of managing the liquor business was that it gave the saloon such supreme influence over a large class of citizens and voters, that when a man became a slave to his appetite for liquor he became the toady of the liquor seller, he felt obliged to laugh at all his stale jokes, and do his bidding at the polls, and that the worst calamity that could befall such a man in his own estimation was to offend the power which controlled what was the source of all his happiness on earth. Judge Campbell illustrated and amplified this in a most forcible manner.
He said in a courtroom recently that he had drank more liquor since May 1st than ever before in his life. Public opinion credits him with having been a perfectly fearless follower of his theory, that the people who use the most liquor are the most capable and efficient, before the first of May. It is possible that Judge Campbell has reached that point in his career as a drinking man when for the sake of making sure of the supply for this growing appetite he becomes the volunteer toady and advocate of the liquor interest? It looks a little as if in his missionary zeal he is about to become a living illustration of the danger resulting from the unrestrained traffic in liquor which he has himself pointed out to the people.
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[THE MANNY TRIAL: EDITORIAL.]
Winfield Courier, JULY 7, 1881.
On Tuesday last the jurors in the case of the state against Frank Manny, for selling intoxicating drink in violation of law, having been out fifteen hours and failing to agree, were discharged by the court, and a new trial of the case was set for Monday, July 18th.
As the case is still pending, we shall yet be chary with our comments, but may with propriety say that so long as the defense was a denial of such sales, the defendant was entitled to patient hearing of his defense, and all the advantages which the law will give any one accused, but when the defense assumes the position that the law ought to be treated with contempt. because of its alleged atrocity, it amounts to a confession that the law has been violated. It seemed that the defense did not rely much upon the facts of the case, but upon the skill of the attorneys in inventing, and urging, various kinds of motions, objections, and dodges, by which they might obtain a ruling which would keep out evidence.
Such objections, one after another, were sprung upon the prosecuting attorney and the court, with such bewildering persistency and energy, that it was hardly possible, among the multiplicity of correct rulings by the court, that they should not have extorted one bad ruling which would nearly accomplish their purpose.
We think the jurors should not have been discharged so soon, by at least three days, unless they agreed.
Justice Tansey evidently intended to make correct rulings in every instance, was honestly trying to support the law; but with such an overpowering array of legal talent, headed by the man whose opinion has been taken here for law for eight years, it is credited to him that his rulings were nearly all eminently correct. As we cannot speak near so favorably of some of the witnesses, and some of the jurors, we conclude by saying that it is the general verdict that the county attorney did himself proud.
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MILLINGTON THEN HAS ANOTHER LONG EDITORIAL ABOUT "TRIAL BY JURY" AND VENTS HIS WRATH ABOUT THE PRESENT SYSTEM..."The jury system as existing under our laws and descended to us from a semi-barbarous age of castes, may now be called an institution by which law breakers may escape conviction and punishment." HE GOES ON AND ON! I SKIPPED.
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[PERSONALS.]
Winfield Courier, JULY 7, 1881.
Rev. Fleming was in the city Thursday, and listened to the closing argument in the Manny trial.
Messrs. Tipton & O'Hare have formed a co-partnership in the practice of law. They will make a strong team.
Mr. C. C. Holland returned Tuesday from Silver Cliff, Colorado, where he has been servicing as principal of the schools.
MONEY TO LOAN: On improved farms, in sums of $300 and upwards, at the lowestrate of interest, by A. H. GREEN.
Mr. J. C. Franklin, formerly a resident of this city and who removed to Oakland, California, arrived Monday and will spend the summer with us.
The report was current Monday evening that Mr. J. B. Lynn was fatally injured on the road to Kansas City. He makes as lively a corpse as they have ever had on the road.
The Timber Creek bridge was not accepted by the board last week, owing to some defects in putting it together. Ten days were allowed the contractors for perfecting the work.
The commissioners met in regular session Tuesday morning and will finish their labors today. The business at the term will not be large. A full report will appear in next week's paper.
George Mann met with an accident on the 4th. He was wondering through Island Park rather late in the evening and collided with an old stump. He is still able to finger electricity.
News came to us that a man was killed at Oak Valley, Montgomery County, on the 4th for saying that Garfield's assassination was a good thing. He was shot to pieces by the infuriated people.
[THE MANNY TRIAL.]
Winfield Courier, JULY 7, 1881.
THE EVIDENCE IN BRIEF.
Mr. Miller was then asked what he had drank at Manny's. He stated that he had called for "ginger" and that he probably got what he called for. That it was about the color of barn-yard drainage, that he had bought a quart, and had paid twenty cents for it, that he had never become intoxicated on it, and had never drank more than two glasses at a time. He was then asked when he had heard that "ginger" was being sold there.
The defense objected, but the objection was overruled. The witness then said that it was about the middle of May. He stated that he had never seen anyone become intoxicated on this drink. That he lived several hundred feet from the brewery; that it had about the same effect as lemonade.
Mr. Jochems was then called. He had been at Manny's brewery twice since the first of May. The defense then objected on the ground that the prosecution should confine itself to the sale already proven and the point was ably argued by Mr. Asp. Mr. Troup assisting the state, spoke for ten minutes, and Mr. Asp closed the argument. The objection was sustained and the court held the prosecution to the sale proven to Miller and allowed to introduce testimony to prove the drink known as "ginger" was intoxicating, providing no date or other sale than the one made to Miller was fixed by date. Mr. Jochems then testified that he had drank "ginger" and that it produced no effect on him.
LEVI GAINS
was then called. He testified that he had been to Manny's with a friend; that the friend had bought "ginger" and they both drank it. That he thought it was intoxicating; that it had effected him and had considerably intoxicated his friend; that it looked like beer.
H. DEWEY.
Mr. Dewey stated that he had drank "ginger" at Manny's; that it had no effect on him; that he noticed symptoms of intoxication upon the friend who went with him; that the friend had a half pint bottle of liquid; that he procured a bottle at the brewery.
JOHN GIBSON
swore that he had been at Manny's brewery and had drank "ginger" there. Only one glass because he was afraid it would make him tight. Looked like beer; didn't taste like beer; saw another party intoxicated.
W. W. SMITH
Testified that he had drank "ginger" at Manny's which looked like beer, but had not much foam, and made him tight. Was there several times, first at about nine o'clock, was not intoxicated when first went, was not intoxicated much at any time.
Cross examination: Drank ginger. Had drank nothing else that day but a dose of medicine put up by Dr. Cole for flat bottle. I took two swallows during the day; kept it in my side pocket. Did not give it to anyone during the day; offered to trade my watch for a pony, and do not think I offered any man a drink from bottle. Had bottle of "ginger" which I got from Manny and man drank from. Was not positive was at brewery three times. Think two of us drank quart or half gallon, went to brewery second time. Did not know whether he got dinner or not. Stayed at brewery longer third time than first times. Think drank more than at other times. Was intoxicated that day. Got in that condition about nine o'clock, and do not think can recall all that happened. Others afterward recalled things that I had said and done that I knew nothing of. Felt next day all used up and knew I had been drunk. Was arrested that day for being drunk. Had trial before Justice Kelly. Has no interest in case. Has been offered no consideration to testify in case. Got medicine from Dr. Fleming instead of Dr. Cole. Is in the habit of drinking intoxicating liquor to some extent. Had no other bottle except medicine and bottle of "ginger" and drank nothing but "ginger that day."
LOUIE ZENOR
was then called. The defense then introduced the objection that the prosecution had introduced all the witnesses necessary to prove the character of the liquor known as "ginger." This objection was made on Tuesday and overruled by the court. The court again overruled the objection. The witness stated that he was familiar with the location of Manny's brewery, that it was located on the east side of section 21, township 42, range 4.
Cross examination: Was not surveyed; had never found corners. Did not know whether brewery was in frame or stone building. Was familiar with records of county; had seen in register's office. Had examined records in relation to this particular tract.
CHARLEY HODGES
had obtained from Mr. Manny a drink known as "ginger." Color dark red, darker than beer. Did not know whether it was intoxicating or not. Had no effect upon him. Had drank three or four glasses at once. Had drank beer but had no effect on him. Did not know whether "ginger" was fermented liquor or not. Did not know what fermented liquor was. Had foam like beer. Went out to brewery because wanted something to drink. "Ginger" was not a common drink.
Cross examination: Had foam something like cider or soda water.
W. A. SMITH
had been to Manny's. Thinks it was near the Walnut. Had drank "ginger." Was a kind of "maroon" color. Darker than beer. Did not know whether it was fermented or not. Had no effect on his system. As compared with water for quenching, its effect was about the same. May have stimulated to a slight extent. Had taken two or three glasses at once. There was quite a number there with him. Has never seen anyone in or about Manny's brewery intoxicated since the 1st of May.
A. D. SPEED
has obtained "ginger" at Manny's. Was a pleasant drink. Dark color. Had color of beer. Don't know whether it was fermented or not. Never drank enough to know whether it was intoxicating or not. Had drank two glasses at once. Did not think he could drink enough to intoxicate him.
WILBER DEVER
was called and stated that he had been at Manny's, had obtained "ginger" from him. Pretty fair drink. Looks some like lager or Peruvian beer. Does not taste like beer. Does not know whether it was intoxicating or not. Had drank two or three glasses. Had never seen anyone intoxicated in or about Manny's.
GEORGE REMBAUGH
had been to Manny's. Had drank "ginger" there. Look some like Peruvian beer. Had foam on it. Did not know whether it was intoxicating or not. Had seen persons under the influence of something in and about Manny's.
Cross examination: Though Peruvian beer was slightly fermented to make it sparkle and foam. Re-examined by the state. Had about same effect as a glass of ice-water.
The state here rested its case. The defense also rested without introducing a witness.
The court then instructed the jury as follows:
The court instructs the jury that the question in this case is whether the sale made to Dan Miller about the 20th day of May, 1881, was a sale of liquor that would produce intoxication, and the burden is upon the prosecution to establish that the liquor was intoxicating liquor and this must be done by the evidence to the satisfaction of the jury beyond a reasonable doubt. The burden is upon the state to show that the liquor sold to Miller was an intoxicating liquor and that it was not sold for mechanical, medicinal, or scientific purposes, that the sale was made at the place described in the complaint.
The defendant is presumed innocent until he is proven guilty, and the state is required to make out each particular and material point in the case to the satisfaction of the jury beyond a reasonable doubt; and if, upon the whole of the evidence, both direct and circumstantial, there is a reasonable doubt of guilt, the jury should acquit.
The argument of the state was opened by Mr. Beach in a general review of the evidence. He was followed by Judge Soward who made an able argument extending over an hour and a half, containing many excellent points. M. G. Troup followed with an hour, Judge Campbell with an hour and a half, and Attorney Jennings closed.
The jury remained out all night and till late the next day when, having failed to agree, they were discharged by the court. The ballot stood seven for conviction and five for acquittal.
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[THE LAW VICTORIOUS: FRANK MANNY.]
Winfield Courier, JULY 14, 1881.
Frank Manny was again arrested last Friday: this time for maintaining a nuisance, under the prohibitory law, which makes the keeping a place where intoxicating liquors are sold, a public nuisance, to be suppressed by due process, and the keeper thereof fined not less than one hundred dollars.
Saturday a jury was impaneled, consisting of W. C. Garvey, W. C. Robinson, D. F. Long, Frank Weakley, W. W. Limbocker, Jacob Seiley, J. J. Plank, ____ Smith, A. H. Doane, Ed. Burnett, John Moffit, and T. J. Harris. This jury is a strong one, which could be depended upon for an intelligent and just verdict.
The case was set for hearing on Monday morning. On that morning Mr. Manny was arrested five times, successively, on different complaints for selling intoxicating drinks in violation of law.
This began to look more like a tornado than like a little squall, and the defendant was inclined to compromise. It was finally agreed that he should confess judgment on the nuisance complaint, and judgment be entered up against him, with a fine of $100, which he should pay, and also pay all the costs of the seven cases against him, close his place of sale, and abide the law, when the six other cases would be dismissed.
We have no unkind feelings against Mr. Manny, but the law must be enforced, whoever it may hurt. He stood in a position that, if others violated the law, it would be charged to him. Now others will have to stand on their own merits, and cannot shuffle off on him.
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[CORRECTION MADE ON ITEM ABOUT OAK VALLEY.]
Winfield Courier, JULY 14, 1881.
JULY 11, 1881.
EDITOR COURIER: I notice in your paper of the 7th inst., a report that a man was killed at Oak Valley, Montgomery county, on the 4th of July, for saying Garfield's assassination was a good thing. Now there are two mistakes I wish you to correct. First, there was no man killed at Oak Valley. There was a man shot and slightly wounded by his boys accidentally. Second, Oak Valley is not in Montgomery county nor any other herd law county, but in a county where stock, Christians, and Infidels are allowed their freedom; and the name of that county is Elk.
Yours respectfully,
T. B. CROMWELL.
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COURANT, NOVEMBER 24, 1881.
That it will pay anyone to walk out and take a look at the plants and flowers by Frank Manny's hot houses.
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COURANT, DECEMBER 29, 1881.
Campbell, the citizen who was wounded in the cowboy war, had twenty-seven holes in his clothing made by cowboy bullets.
Those peculiar vases of artificial flowers, that attract so much attention in Goldsmith's window, were imported direct from Paris by Frank Manny.
COURANT, JANUARY 5, 1882.
Calling attention to the excellence of the water-power at Arkansas City, and suggesting ways in which it may be utilized, the Democrat of that place says: "There is another branch of industry that could be made more profitable here than farther east; it is the manufacture of furniture from black walnut lumber. The material is abundant here, and is shipped east and made into furniture and shipped back west. With the cheap power and raw matgerial, furniture can be made at this city as cheap as any place in the United States."
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Charles Painter, brother of W. W. Painter, of Vernon township, and who will be remembered by our citizens as being shot at Cherryvale, is in the city giving exhibitions in horse training and endeavoring to form a class of those who are interested in this subject.
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Mrs. J. P. Short was the recipient of a beautiful Christmas present in the shape of a fine majolica jar of foliage plants, for window ornament. Mr. Frank Manny was the generous donor, and kindly gave Mrs. Short a first choice from his well-stocked greenhouse.
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COURANT, JANUARY 5, 1882.]
Fish commissioner D. H. Long, at the request of Senator Hackney, has forwarded to the care of James Foster, of Vernon township, eighty young carp, and which arrived here today in fine conditi9on. James Foster and N. C. Clark will take forty of the fish and will stock some natural ponds that are on the farms.
C. A. Bliss will place twenty of the number in the Walnut river near the mill, and Frank Manny will place the remaining twenty in Dutch creek.
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COURANT, JANUARY 19, 1882.]
STARTS OUT WITH "SQUAN CREEK"...THINK IT SHOULD BE "SWAN CREEK"...BUT I REALLY DO NOT KNOW.
SQUAN CREEK, January 14th, 1882.
ED. COURANT: There has been so much said about the old Winfield township scrip business, that I, as the township trustee when said scrip was issued, feel called upon to say a word. In the first place, I am no repudiator, the activing part I took in discouraging the old township being for another purpose altogether. The old township board used due caution in all of their actions, and no contracts were made or scrip issued except under and with the advice of, not only the county attorney, but also two of Winfield's best lawyers. There are two sides to this scrip question, as will be developed in time.
C. C. PIERCE.
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I want twenty thousand pounds of poultry and will pay the following prices: Choice turkey, dressed, nine cents per pound; live, six and and a half per pound. Live chickens, $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen; dressed, six cents per pound. J. P. BADEN.
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TOWNSHIP MEETING. A meeting of the Republican voters of Walnut township will be held at Frank Manny's Saturday, January 28th, at 2 o'clock, p.m., for the purpose of nominating candidates for township offices.
S. CURE, Chairman, Township Committee.
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COURANT, JANUARY 19, 1882.
Speed's henchman, the German youth who has been making fun for the boys and girls too, has gone away and his absence is felt by many. He did not stay here long. Ed. (we do not know his last name) is about 18 years old; and has been in this country about seven weeks, and during that time has learned to converse freely in the English language, though when he has become excited, or was obliged to swear, always relied upon his mother tongue; and in either case, it never failed him. The boy is a wandering wonder and his written life would read like an overdrawn story. Perfectly unfamiliar with American manners and ideas, seemingly oblivious to all restraint, but not particularly vicious or mean, he has since he has been here, wandered as free as air, guided by nothing but a devil in him as big as a house. There has been nothing desperate, daring, or great in his doings, but the multiplicity of the scrapes he has gotten into is astonishing, and when his character is appre ciated, are ludicrous in the extreme.
The boy is by no means bad looking; he is full of animal spirrits, joking and cutting up with everybody he knows. Though young he is a musical genius, and plays on any instrument on which he can get his ffingers. In Germany he must have been the same devilish boy, for his usual method of extorting money from his mother was by threatening to hang himself if it was not forthcoming. About two months ago he sailed from his fatherland for the home of the brave. He departed with a mother's blessing, an accordion, a violin,
a mouth organ, and a gun, and one hundred dollars in money.
A few weeks ago he found himself here with Mr. Manny, who endeavored to make something out of him. About work time he was generally conspicuous by his absence, and with any dog he could make friends with--and that was any dog he could find--he would wander off on a hunting expedition. He was forever getting into scrapes, but never into work, and his last demonstration was leaving a man all day to hold stopped the bung hole of a large vat. It would have been all right, but he and the dog got interested in each other and went off after rabbits. That was the last straw, and he took his gun and musical instruments and came uptown.
He agreed with Speed to clean the horses if dinner would be furnished him at the restaurant. This was done, but after dinner, the youth was nowhere to be found. Sometime after that he was found in the Brettun House parlor playing the piano. For some time he furnished lots of fun for the boys. His passion for dogs knew no bounds, and one day one of the boys gave him a dog and told him to go hunting.
There wouldn't have been anything funny about that if the fellow who presented him with the dog hadn't presented the dog with some turpentine as only wicked boys know how, and the dog's attention was too distracted to do any hunging, so Ed. broke the gun over the dog's back. The gun was then traded for a four-chambered pistol and the dog was laid up for repairs. Some of his other dog adventures we have already given.
Speed then offered the fellow fifty cents to thrash one of the stable boys, and he undertook the job. After he was hauled out of the manure pile and straightened up some, he gathered up his musical instruments and departed for a short time. But he soon returned and spent a good deal of his time hunting dogs and making a band of himself for the benefit of the boys. He was pestered a good deal without showing much desire to retaliate, but he got his Dutch up at last and commenced to flourish his pistol around rather promiscuously when it was taken away from him, the loads removed, and the pistol thrown in the stove. He watched the last of his little German gun ascend in smoke with considerable ire, and drawing a box of cartridges from his pocket, he attempted to throw them after the pistol, remarking, "Vell, God tam! go
wid 'em." His hand was stayed in time or, it is needless to say, there would have been fun around that stove.
At last one of our farmers living in the north part of the county took an interest in the boy and took him home to make something of him. He set him at work sawing wood and about the first thing he did wa to break the saw blade. He was then handed an ax and would probably have amputed a foot if it hadn't been taken away from him. To give him something he could do, he was told to drive in the hogs. As he was already on splendid terms with the dog, he took his bosom friend along to assist him, and in about a half an hour the two had managed to kill the best hog in the drove. As he wasn't earning any money at this kind of work, he was given the gun which he had longed for ever since he had set his eyes on it, and it wasn't long before he came back radiant with six fine tame ducks, the pride of the farmer's wife, and which he had taken in out of the wet on one grand pot shot. When told that the ducks were tame, he held them up and pointed at their heads triumphantly. He said, "Hell! green head, gren head! wild, wild!" All this could have been forgiven if he hadn't fallen in love with the farmer's daughter. He was going in with his accustomed energy when his bright dreams were dispelled and he was again given the grand bounce.
He came back to town and immediately wrote two letters to the light of his soul, and failing to get a response, he offered Speed a hundred dollars for a horse to ride to that home where he had spent a few happy days. The offer was not taken, but he wasn't discouraged. He knew how to love a dog, but when it came to loving a girl, his soul ran clear away with him. He gathered up his accordion and violin, and the first wagon he found going north he climbed in and went along. The man with whom he rode took him about five miles from the goal of his desire, showed hm the rest of the way, and he struck out. There was a creek between him and his desires, but across he went, with no further damage than the loss of his loved
accordion. With undaunted courage, like another Leander, he pressed on, and reached the farmer's house about eleven o'clock at night, and he proceeded to wake the folks up, and informed them that he had returned to stay.
There was a slight scene, and the next morning he returned to town. Day before yesterday, James Fahey returned to New Mexico, and with him went the young, the brave, the talented, the devilish fair-haired Teuton. What will become of him now, the Lord only knows. He is restless as the wind, and his caprices will lead him to glory or the grave. We are sorry he has gone, and we have laughed till we have cried, over the doings of this meteor of humanity.
Speed's henchman has departed and the shadow of a sorrow rests upon the livery stable. The boys all miss him, and the dogs are bathed in gloom. Somebody will try to make something of him, and there's no telling what will happen then. When the trumpet of Gabriel will sound, we believe he will come up smiling, bearing his accordion, violin, and French harp, and at the feet of the first meek eyed angel he sees, will be laid his treasures. Until then, au revoir.
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COURANT, MARCH 23, 1882.]
Frank Manny has the telephone in good working shape. The more we see of this instrument the greater becomes our admiration for this wonderful development of human genius.
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COURANT, MARCH 30, 1882.]
TO THE PUBLIC: I work as other men; I believe in the Sabbath day, "to keep it holy," and take my rest; and in kindness to each and all, I wish if you desire to see the flowers, hot-beds, or visit my place, that you call on week days instead of Sunday, and you will find me ever at your service.
FRANK MANNY.
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COURANT, APRIL 6, 1882.
The land and creek, adjacent to my buildings, cost me $200.00 per acre. If I should go on someone's lot in the city, without his consent, and take his berries, it is considered a theft; but it seems that laymen, ministers, and others think they can trespass upon my premises and take fish without permit, leave, or thanks. Is this sufficient?
FRANK MANNY.
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COURANT, APRIL 6, 1882.
Winfield Telephone Connections
FOR SOME REASON THEY SKIP #1 AND #2...AND NO. 6..????
3. M. L. Read's residence.
4. Fred. Whitney's residence.
5. M. L. Robinson's residence.
7. Hackney & McDonald's law office.
8. Wilson's transfer office.
9. The Court House.
10. Adam's express office.
11. Wells, Fargo express office.
12. A. H. Doane & Co.'s coal office.
13, THE COURANT office.
14. Carruthers' residence.
15. A. T. Spotswood & Co., grocery.
16. Bliss & Wood, city mills.
17. M. L. Read's bank.
18. The Courier office.
19. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe depot.
20. K. C., L. & S. depot.
21. Frank Manny's residence.
22. The Brettun.
23. Steinberger's residence.
24. J. P. Baden's general store.
25. Curns & Manser's loan office.
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COURANT, APRIL 13, 1882.
Speed, Seward, and Smith went out fishing the other afternoon with unusual good success. Speed caught a terrible cold, Seward caught a glimpse of his best girl as he passed her home, and Smith caught the toe of Frank Manny's number eleven boot, for fooling around his premises. They returned home just after sundown with a long string of excuses, telling how busy they had been, and that they could not get time to go fishing on such a fine afternoon.
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COURANT, APRIL 13, 1882.]
It was Hobert Vermilye who stopped John Pryor as he was running home in the storm Friday night. He stopped him on his mouth and nose, but it was sometime after John was in bed with a plaster on his mug before Hobert knew he had been knocked down, and not until Saturday evening did he ascertain the cause of his soreness. Pryor looked around for his friend a few minutes after the collision, but could not find him, and supposed he had run. But all the while Hobert was lying there upon the ground senseless. It was not until after he had been rained on for an hour or so that he came to and got up. Each thought he had been struck by lightning. There is a little moral to this whole business, boys! Hereafter, when it is so dark that you can't see anyone in front of you, don't run into them.
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OBITUARY. Died, on the 10th inst., Frank Hammer Cole, aged 11 years 3 months and twenty-one days. He was buried this morning with honor, from the residence of M. L. Read, Esq., that gentleman being chief mourner, while Mr. George Darling offi-ciated as sexton and undertaker. While it would seem that eleven years is not much in the life of a human being, there is no doubt he died of old age. Frank's early life was somewhat checkered. He was born near Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, on the farm of Hon. D. J. Cole, now a prominent Greenbacker of Great Bend, Kansas. When but a few months old, he was kidnapped by Frank Hammer, a prominent citizen of Beardstown, who had him properly christened, calling him Dan, in honor of Mr. Cole. He came to Kansas with Mr. Read, we believe, sometime in 1872 or 1873. Mr. Read, being a sensible specie paying man and abhoring Greenback heresy, had the name changed to Frank, whether by act of the legislature or not, we can't say. There is no doubt but that he lived happily in Mr. Read's family. Certain it is he was well cared for. Those of us who saw him every day will bear cheerful testimony to his well fed body and rubicund countenance. His coat was always of the finest texture and latest pattern. He was not very large, but he strutted around with his silver collar and brass exemption tag with all the pride of the largest Newfoundland.
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Frank Manny has for sale in any quantity cabbage, tomatoes, and sweet potato plants of all the different varieties. Eachone purchasing 10,000 plants and over at one time will be presented with a chromo, either Jesse James, Saint John, the present Governor, or of the next Governor of Kansas.
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TRAVELER, APRIL 19, 1882.
Warrants were issued last Monday for the arrest of Doc. Holland and Frank Manny, the former for unlawfully prescribing liquor, and the latter for unlawfully selling liquor.
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COURANT, APRIL 20, 1882.
TRIAL DOCKET.
The following is a list of cases that will stand for trial at the April term of the District Court, commencing on the 25th day of April, A. D. 1882.
CRIMINAL DOCKET, FIRST DAY.
1. State vs. Lewis Albright.
2. State vs. J. W. McRorry.
3. State vs. George Ousterhout.
4. State vs. H. L. Wells.
5. Statge vs. John Headrick.
6. State vs. John Fleming.
7. State vs. John Fleming.
8. State vs. David V. Cole.
9. State vs. Thomas H. Bassywater.
10. State vs. Charles G. Thompson.
11. State vs. W. A. Irwin.
12. State vs. Charles F. Foults.
13. State vs. Chargles G. Holland.
14. State vs. Frank Manny.
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COURANT, APRIL 27, 1882.]
Again, we are called upon to chronicle another accident, resulting from the accidental discharge of a pistol, Frank Manny being the victim. It seems that Frank has been annoyed very much of late by depredating skunks which could not withstand the allurements of his chicken house. He, becomeing tired of the nuisance, borrowed a pistol of a neighbor and prepared to make it interesting for the pests. Between three and four o'clock this morning, Frank heard unmistakable signs that induced him to make a raid. Seizing his pistol he made his way to the chicken house, and saw one of the animals slipping around and immediately gave chase, cocking his pistol as he ran. During the chase he stumbled on a pile of rock, which threw him violently to the ground with the pistol pressed close to his side, which exploded, the ball penetrating the flesh and muscles of the left side, striking the fifth rib, and coming out about eight inches from the entrance. Frank says that when he fell he heard the pistol go off and felt something warm and concluded he had something and had better get to the house. A perfect impression of the hammer can be seen on his side, showing the violence of his fall.
As we saw Frank laying there suffering, but kind and gentle, we were irresistibly impressed by the similarity of characters between Frank and Dicken's Mark Tapley, in Martin Chuzzlewit, the more trouble he had the more cheerful he became. We earnestly hope Frank's wound may not prove to be of a serious nature and that his jolly face may soon again be seen upon the streets.
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COURANT, APRIL 27, 1882.
Frank Manny is an original Dutchman for a fact. He has one of the finest delivery wagons in the world, not a red wagon but a green one, and upon either side is lettered "Beer and Ice." This was put on before the days of prohibition, and recently some have complained of Frank because he still carried the sign, so this morning he appeared on the street with his wagon delivering ice, and over the word "beer" was tacked a neat strip of mourning crape. [ARTICLE SAID CRAPE...THINK IT SHOULD BE SPELLED CREPE.]
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TRAVELER, MAY 3, 1882.
Frank Manny, of Winfield, accidentally shot himself, last Wednesday, while on the look-out for a chicken thief. He is convalescing.
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COURANT, MAY 11, 1882.
The Republicans of Walnut township held a meeting at Frank Manny's stone brewery building last Saturday at which the following delegates and alternates were elected to attend the County Convention to be held in this city May the 13th inst.
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COURANT, MAY 11, 1882.
[WINFIELD TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS.]
NOTE: THIS TIME THEY DID NOT SHOW ANYTHING FOR ITEM #1.
2. Dr. Davis' residence.
3. M. L. Read's residence.
4. Fred. Whitney's residence.
5. M. L. Robinson's residence.
6. Winfield Bank.
7. Hackney & McDonald's law office.
8. Wilson's transfer office.
9. The Court House.
10. Adam's express office.
11. Wells, Fargo express office.
12. A. H. Doane & Co.'s coal office.
13. THE COURANT office.
14. Carruthers' residence.
15. A. T. Spotswood & Co., grocery.
16. Bliss & Wood, city mills.
17. M. L. Read's bank.
18. The Courier office.
19. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe depot.
20. K. C., L. & S. depot.
21. Frank Manny's residence.
22. The Brettun.
23. Steinberger's residence.
24. J. P. Baden's general store
25. J. P. Baden's Headquarters.
26. Curns & Manser's loan office.
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COURANT, MAY 25, 1882.]
We are glad to see Frank Manny, who had the misfortune to accidentally shoot himself in the side some three weeks ago, able to be up and around. It's pretty hard to hold a Dutchman down in this climate.
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COURANT, JUNE 8, 1882.
Walnut Township Special Order No. 1, Co. F, Cowley County Veterans: In accordance with general order No. 4, received from Regimental Headquarters, all members of Co. F, Cowley Co. Veteran soldiers who desire to attend the re-union at Topeka in September, will report at the hall near Mr. Frank Manny's on Saturday, June 3rd, 1882, at 2 o'clock P.M. Those desiring to go must report at once. By order of
H. W. STUBBLEFIELD, Capt.
SAM'L BURGER, Orderly Sergeant.
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COURANT, JUNE 22, 1882.
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ!
Gather someone [St. John ??] stated:
"One of the buildings which was operated and owned by Frank Manny, of Winfield, is now a green house. What a grand revolution! In place of beer we find God's own roses and verbenas. I saw Mr. Manny lately and he said: "I sleep well nights now: there is no prohibition law against roses and verbenas."
MANNY REALLY OBJECTED TO ALL OF THIS! HE ENDS UP SAYING:
Having now given your excellency some facts, I trust that they will "prohibit you" from misrepresenting me in your public demonstrations in the future; and with the hope that you will not take the risk of being run over by one of the many beer wagons that constantly line the streets of our prohibition capital, I remain, Your humble servant, FRANK MANNY.
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COURANT, JUNE 29, 1882
It seems that Governor St. John has been making some statements about Frank Manny and his brewery, in his addresses. Manny wrote him an open letter pointing out the fact that said statements were at variance with the truth, in any shape. Now comes the Courier and in effect says that the Governor ought not to be held responsible as he read that paper and got his information therefrom. For the truth of history, we can't see that it makes any difference whether it be St. John or the Courier that lies. The thought naturally suggests itself, are the Governor's speeches entirely based upon information derived from such sources as the Courier, and is it all as unreliable as that paper virtually admits it to be in this instance? The Courier should have more regard for the reputation of its candidate. There ought to be a law prohibiting political lying.
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MR. EDITOR: When the Angel of Death had drawn his curtain around the form of one of the "Old Pioneers" of this city, I felt that I must pay some tribute or respect to one of the first ladies who came to Cowley County; and not thinking my actions would be misconstrued, I did the best I could by sprinkling the roadway in front of my house--placing the flag of her own loved country at half-mast, and that of my own nativity beneath it, ere the procession passed by place yesterday. But I was aggrieved this morning to learn that some parties were reporting that I had acted disrespectfully toward the dead, and wounded the feelings of the friends. Such was not my purpose, nor does a single act of mine point to any such intention. Because some of the ignorant must talk, others must suffer; but I trust they will learn, in time, some of the
common and proper courtesies that may be extended on such occasions. FRANK MANNY.
[BELIEVE MANNY WAS SHOWING RESPECT TO MRS. BLISS.]
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Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 13, 1885.
A Horrible Murder at Winfield.
Last Tuesday morning the denizens of Winfield learned that a horrible tragedy has been enacted on the previous night. During the storm which raged Monday night, some unknown fiend entered the house of Robt. White, who resides on Timber Creek near Frank Manny's brewery, and murdered his wife.
It was a brutal murder; and if the citizens of the county seat had discovered the perpetrator of the horrible deed on Tuesday morning, he would have most likely attended a hemp neck-tie party. But the whole affair is enshrouded in mystery. Some were prone to lay the deed at the hands of the murdered woman's husband, who is regarded with suspicion. The story he tells does not make him entirely blameless and is as follows.
It seems that White has a fear of cyclones, and on Monday night at about 12 o'clock, as it looked as if a cyclone was coming up, he took some cover and went out to a lime kiln nearby to protect himself. Mrs. White and the two children remained in the house. White remained in the kiln about two hours; and when he returned to the house, he found his wife's head hanging over the edge of the bed with her face covered with blood.
Neighbors and physicians were summoned. White at first supposed that his wife had fallen and hurt herself, but soon ascertained that the injuries were very severe. The woman died Tuesday evening. The attending physician removed a piece of the skull bone almost as large as a dollar.
White takes the matter very calmly and almost cooly, and this is one reason suspicion was arounsed against him.
White is a painter, and industrious, and no family quarrel is known to have occurred between husband and wife. The two children who were in the bed with their mother are aged two and five yars. The family was very poor and lived in a hovel. They came to Winfield about three months ago from Illinois.
LATER. Dr. Marsh was summoned and held an inquest. The jury's verdict was that the deceased came to her death by a blow from a flat iron in the hands of her husband. White has been arrested.
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Arkansas City Republican, July 31, 1886.
[MORE JOTTINGS...FROM MONDAY'S DAILY.]
Democratic Convention.
The Democrats held their county convention Saturday. Winfield, Arkansas City, Richland, Bolton, Creswell, Beaver, Spring Creek, Ninnescah, Liberty, Dexter, Pleasant Valley, and Vernon townships were represented by delegates. Capt. Gary called the assembly to order and Amos Walton was chosen temporary chairman and D. C. Young, of the Telegram, secretary. The committee on permanent organization recommended that the temporary organization be permanent, which was done. The following delegates were then elected.
STATE CONVENTION.
Delegates: John A. Eaton, J. B. Lynn, Chas. Schmidt, S. G. Gary, A. J. Thompson, J. D. Ward, C. C. Black, Amost Walton, Frank Manny, C. G. Thompson, T. McIntyre.
Alternates: D. V. Cole, D. C. Young, J. W. Connor, John R. Smith, J. M. Keck, J. Wade McDonald, W. P. Hardwick, E. P. Young, J. W. Ledlie, M. G. Hoover, A. D. Prescott.
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DAILY CALAMITY HOWLER, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1891.
Clint Hargis and wife, of Dexter, were in town Tuesday.
Jake Swartz was arrested this week for keeping a gambling house. Noah Aiken filed the complaint.
Our city solicitor, J. H. Singleton, made a trip to Dexter Tuesday on the hunt of his horse that had strayed away.
Several "wine merchants" in this city were arrested this week for dealing in the ardent contrary to law. Among the number we see the names of W. D. Buchanan and Frank Manny.
Bob Farnsworth has not only had the chills, but has a large plaster on top of his nose. He has been too saucy or "didn't see the post" in time to go round it.
