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ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER
[March 16, 1881 to April 6, 1881.]
[THE PAYNE CASE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881. Editorial Page.
THE PAYNE CASE.
Little Rock, Ark., March 9. The case of Capt. Payne, for alleged violation of the intercourse law in the Indian Territory, was begun before United States Judge Parker, at Fort Smith, yesterday, Judge Baker, of St. Louis, defending. Judge Parker defers his decision until May.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Corn 35 cents per bushel.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Hay is now worth $5 a ton.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Oats 40 cents per bushel, and scarce at that.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Our canal is booming. So is Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Frank Wood shipped from this city last Monday 375 dozen eggs, the largest shipment ever made in one day.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Col. Whiting and John E. Gooch, of Ponca Agency, came up from the Nation yesterday, and are now in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
The first through train from Atchison, Kansas to San Francisco, California, over the A., T. & S. F. railway, will leave Atchison tomorrow.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Mr. J. M. Gates, of West Bolton township, proposes trying the mountains of Colorado this summer. See his sale notice.
PUBLIC SALE.
At my house, 4-1/2 miles west of Arkansas City, and ½ mile south of Shoo-Fly road, on Tuesday, March 29, 1881, I will sell to the highest bidder the following articles: 1 drill, 2 14- inch iron-beam stirring plows, 1 harrow, 1 cultivator, 1 fanning mill, 1 two-horse wagon, 1 yearling colt, and all my household goods.
TERMS OF SALE.
Nine months' credit with approved notes at ten percent, for all sums over five dollars; less than five dollars, cash. Property not to be removed till settled for.
J. M. GATES.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Mr. and Mrs. Mowry returned from a protracted visit throughout the Eastern States last Monday, well and hearty, and glad to get back home.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Prof. Story had a runaway in Pleasant Valley township last Friday. The Prof. and team escaped material damage, but the buggy was totally demolished.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
W. F. Benedict and Daniel Grant are now running the grocery store formerly owned by McIntire on Summit street.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Walter Fry, one of East Bolton's most energetic young farmers, paid us a visit last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
The Cowley county normal will be held in August next. Doctor P. J. Williams, president of Ottawa University, will act as conductor. Dr. Williams is one of the best educators in the west.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Dr. Jamison Vawter very mildly requests that those knowing themselves indebted to him to "ante," it being necessary just at this stage of the game.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
E. D. LeClare, formerly a jeweler in this city, but now of Ouray, Colorado, is spending a few days in town this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
The Stock Protective Union will meet in Bland's schoolhouse, in Bolton township, on the last Saturday in March, at early candle light, for the transaction of important business.
AL. MOWRY, Captain.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
The work of putting up the tank for the waterworks is already underway, and the windmill will be on hand as soon as the tank is up, so that further delay in this important matter will be obviated.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
John M. Ware has purchased William Blakeney's interest in the late firm of Snyder & Blakeney, and will henceforth with Mr. Snyder engage in the grocery business at the old stand, where we bespeak for them a fair share of the patronage of our citizens.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
W. Rose has hoisted a brand new sign in front of his boot and shoe manufactory, on Summit street, which cannot fail of calling attention to the fact that for down right, No. one first-class work, he stands unrivaled. Call and see him, and judge for yourselves.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
DIED. Shelley Hyde, whom many of our citizens will remember as a resident of this city some two years since, and who removed to Colorado, accidentally cut himself with an ax a short time ago, completely splitting the patella, or knee pan, and in consequence thereof died of tetanus.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
R. E. Grubbs, who recently purchased Ridenour & Thompson's stock of stationery, is now with us for good, and is fitting up the south side of the post office most tastefully. He has a large stock now here, and more on the way, making the most complete assortment in this line ever in Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Our old friend, Jake Musgrove, of South Haven, dropped in upon us last week, and regaled our ears with the latest news from the Territory. He states that the losses to cattle holders have not been near as heavy as was anticipated. Though some have lost heavily, yet an average of ten percent will cover all losses.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
An accident of a serious nature happened on last Sunday evening in South Bend. The trouble was caused by the falling of a pony, by which the ankle of the rider, whose name we were unable to ascertain, was badly sprained and fractured. Dr. Reed was professionally called upon, and the patient is progressing as well as could be expected.
[FROM THE CHEYENNE TRANSPORTER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
FROM THE CHEYENNE TRANSPORTER.
George W. Padgett, who killed W. H. Stevens, near Caldwell last June, was tried at Fort Smith at the last term of court and found guilty of murder in the first degree. He has killed seven men, and the sentence is certainly a just one.
MARRIED. At the Cheyenne Mission, February 27, Dr. Little Chief and Miss Anna Gentle Horse, Rev. Beard officiating.
A gentleman of this place says that he learned from letters lately received that the loss of cattle on the Cherokee Strip is very light. About all the cattle that were in good condition in the fall are still alive, though thin and weak.
[REPORT FROM "B." - SALT CITY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
FROM SALT CITY.
SALT CITY, March 14, 1881.
Our town is building up surprisingly, owing to the bright prospects for a railroad and consequent ready market for our abundant crop of salt, though we have no doubt that Arkansas City, with its canal and railroad facilities, is bound to make the great city of the southwest.
The people of this vicinity are beginning their spring work.
Will Berkey is on the sick list, but is getting better.
BIRTH. Boots Davis now rejoices in the possession of a large sized baby of the feminine persuasion. As usual, it has red hair.
The ferry is in good running order. People are crossing every day on their way to Arkan- sas City to obtain work on that canal. It makes a bonanza for the ferryman, as his charges are reasonable, and by this route some four or five miles of travel are saved, economizing both time and horse flesh.
While at your county seat recently, I learned that some of her citizens felt sick over the canal business at Arkansas City. Several talk of moving to your city to take advantage of the general prosperity prevailing therein. While your enterprising citizens are doing the heavy manufacturing, we will furnish you with the best salt made.
MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's father, near Salt City, by Elder Broadbent, on Wednesday, March 9, 1881, Mr. James D. Wilson and Miss Libbie M. Conrad, all of Salt City. Both parties are well known and highly respected, and the best wishes of their many friends in this vicinity will follow them wherever their lot may be cast.
Robert Mills has bought a fine span of mares of an Arkansas City man, paying therefore $240.
The bath house is full for this season of the year. Hot baths can be had at all hours. B.
[NOTICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
NOTICE.
The primary for the second annual meeting of the Creswell township Sunday school convention, will be held in the First Presbyterian church in Arkansas City, on Friday, March 25, at 11 o'clock. S. C. MURPHY, Pres.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
A SPLENDID WATER POWER Eight miles below Arkansas City, Kansas; also two good farms FOR SALE. Plenty of good spring water and timber. For further particulars address WM. G. KAY, Arkansas City, Kansas.
[OKLAHOMA: AND D. L. PAYNE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881. Front Page.
OKLAHOMA.
For seven months past well executed maps of Oklahoma, the prospective capital of the prospective territory of Oklahoma, have been posted in conspicuous places in various parts of the city. The site of the town was claimed by the Oklahoma colonization company, of which D. L. Payne is President, and other parties prominently connected with the recent invasion of the Indian Territory were officers.
A Globe Democrat reporter met an officer of the company, and, in a general conversa tion, asked him where the Oklahoma company expected to get its title to Oklahoma, as the company would have no more right to land embraced in the prospective limits of the town than any other settler, should the Territory be declared by the Government subject to settlement.
"That is fixed," said the enthusiastic Oklahoman.
"How fixed?" asked the reporter.
"The railroads have assured us the land."
Further conversation disclosed the fact that the officers of the colony have adopted a new scheme to obtain possession of the coveted land site. They claim that according to the construction placed upon a late decision of the Supreme Court, certain railroads will be allowed to construct their lines through the Indian Territory. One of the lines is to pass through the land laid out on the map for Oklahoma. The programme of the colony now is to follow the railroad to Oklahoma, build up the town, and then com-mence settlements along the line of the road on land claimed by the road. As a matter of information to the colonists, however, it might be stated that the railroad has not yet been constructed. Globe Democrat.
[BLOWN INTO BITS: TOWBOAT "JOHN MEANS".]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881. Editorial Page.
BLOWN INTO BITS.
Memphis, Tennessee, March 18. The steamer Belle Memphis, which arrived from St. Louis this morning at 10 o'clock, brought the particulars of the blowing up of the towboat John Means yesterday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock, when opposite Osceola, Arkansas, about eight miles up the river. Her four boilers must have all let go about the same time, as her hull was completely wrecked, and she sunk out of sight within five minutes after the explosion.
THE CATASTROPHE
was witnessed by several persons at Osceola, and they immediately went to the assistance of the crew, many of whom were blown into the water.
Pilot Pursell, they say, was blown fifty yards in the air. He remembers nothing, only that he was taken out of the water nearly half a mile from where the accident occurred. He was floating on the floor of the pilot house. His left leg was broken just above the instep, and his head and breast were severely cut. Several of the lower jaw teeth were knocked out.
Capt. William McCelland [? DO THEY MEAN McCLELLAND ?] was asleep at the time of the explosion. He was blown into the river, together with the mattress on which he was lying.
The John Means was owned by the St. Louis and New Orleans transportation company, Lourney line. She was 9 years old, and almost worn out. She left New Orleans March 1, having in tow five model barges loaded with railroad iron and block tin, one full barge and a store boat, which was dropped at Arkansas City. She arrived in Memphis last Tuesday night, and remained here until Wednesday evening at 4 o'clock, repairing her boilers, which were in a leaky condition. Indeed, if reports be true, and they are vouched for by responsible persons who were on the steamer at the time of the accident, the engineers were responsible for the disaster. [Reference to Arkansas City, Arkansas.]
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, March 23, 1881.
Don't forget the auction sale at the Central Avenue hotel next Saturday.
PUBLIC SALE! I will sell at public auction, on Saturday, March 26, at 2 p.m., at the Central Avenue hotel, Arkansas City, Kansas, all my stock of furniture and household goods; consisting of carpets, bedsteads and bedding, stoves, chairs, stands, pictures, and other articles too numerous to mention. A. J. CHAPEL.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Read the notice of teams wanted by Mr. James Hill to work on the canal.
50 TEAMS WANTED!
I want 50 good, heavy teams, to work on the Arkansas City canal. The teams must be capable of handling scrapers, plows, and wagons to advantage. Wages, 25 cents per hour. All work paid for each week IN CASH; also quarrymen, stone masons, and cutters wanted.
James Hill, Arkansas City, Kansas.
March 22, 1881.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Quite a pretentious frame building is being erected in the east part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Messrs. Gay and Tisdale, of Osage Agency, spent a few days in town this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
The last term of the school year commenced last Monday, and will continue three months.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Mr. Joseph Abrams, one of the TRAVELER's substantial granger friends, paid us a visit Monday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
A good opportunity to get a bargain in city and country property is offered in this issue by Stanton Bros.
AD:
GREAT BARGAINS.
The undersigned offer for sale 160 acres of good land 3 miles south of Arkansas City. Also, Livery Barn and Stock, House and Lots in the City. All of which will be sold away below what the property's valued if sold soon. STANTON BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Our genial friend, Bohle, of St. Louis, arrived last Monday, and proceeded to overhaul 200,000 pounds of Indian flour.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Our young friend, A. W. Berkey, of the Winfield Bank, was in town Saturday last, shaking hands with his many friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Agent Bowman, of Pawnee Agency, was in town Monday and Tuesday of this week on business connected with his Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Hunnewell is still clamoring for a newspaper. God help the man who so far forgets himself as to start a paper in Hunnewell.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
A slight "unpleasantness" arose between two of our express men last week, and before the affair could be settled $5 had to be paid into the city treasury.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Capt. C. M. Scott, accompanied by James Leonard, started into the Territory on a pleasure trip last Saturday, and expect to be absent about two weeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Scarlet fever was reported as epidemic in Winfield, but we are happy to say only one family was afflicted. The report as to its being in this city is wholly false.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
W. J. Stewart, owner of one of the best and largest farms in East Bolton, and who has been in Denison, Texas, nearly two years, thinks of removing to the Rio Grande.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
An election was held in Chautauqua county last week for the purpose of voting township bonds in aid of the Gould railroad, and the bonds were carried in every township.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
On last Monday a new time table was adopted by the Santa Fe company. The morning accommodation now leaves this city at 5 o'clock, instead of 6, and the afternoon express leaves at 3 o'clock.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
In view of the fact that the Salt Springs are to be utilized this summer, we may state that a fine sample of salt was shown us last week, one pound of which was attained from one gallon of the Salt Springs water.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
J. M. Gates, of Bolton township, will sell by auction on Tuesday next, March 29, at his residence, a large amount of farming implements and household furniture. [NOTICE GIVEN ON THIS IN PREVIOUS EDITION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Mr. R. E. Grubbs, proprietor of the post office newsstand, comes to the front this week and announces himself ready for business, having a large stock of stationery, etc., now on hand.
NOTICE: Subscriptions received at the Postoffice news stand for any and all Magazines, newspapers and periodicals.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
A Mr. Darraugh, late of Denver, Colorado, has brought his family to Arkansas City with a view to making Cowley county his home in the future. Mr. Darraugh is a man of considerable wealth, a portion of which we understand he proposes investing in stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
We take pleasure in calling attention to the new advertisement of D. Grant & Co.'s grocery store, located in the building north of the City bakery. This firm carry a good stock, and will be found ever willing to supply the needs of customers. Give them a call.
AD: D. GRANT & CO., Dealers in fancy, domestic and staple GROCERIES, foreign and domestic FRUITS. FISH, MEATS, OYSTERS, ETC. Goods at lowest rates, and quality satisfactory. Country Produce Wanted in exchange for goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
We take pleasure in calling attention to the new "ad" of Snyder & Ware in this issue. These gentlemen keep a large and well selected stock of groceries, queensware, etc., always on hand, and are prepared to fill all orders in first-class style.
AD: THIS SPACE IS RESERV'D FOR THE GROCERY FIRM -OF- SNYDER & WARE.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
We notice that work on the city waterworks is being promptly pushed toward completion. The tank is almost finished, and the windmill, as well as pipes, hydrants, etc., are on hand, and at present affairs look well for the same to be in good working order by the 1st of the month.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Peter Pearson, the furniture man, comes to the front with a new "ad" this week. In addition to his large stock of household furniture, he is now agent for the new Home sewing machine, one of the best of these very necessary housekeeping articles manufactured. Call and see him.
OLD AD:
TO HOUSEKEEPERS
My fall stock of Furniture being now completed, I respectfully invite a careful examination of a superior and well selected grade of Parlor, Office, Chamber, and Kitchen Furniture, to which I have added many new styles of the latest designs. Thanking the public for past favors, I hope, by strict attention to business, low prices, honest dealing, and the people's confidence to deserve a large share of the trade. Respectfully, P. PEARSON.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
NEW AD: KING OF ALL!
THE LIGHT RUNNING - NEW HOME!
A MODEL OF SIMPLICITY, STRENGTH AND BEAUTY.
NEVER GETS OUT OF ORDER.
AGENTS WANTED.
PATTERN OF PERFECTION.
MAKES NO NOISE.
DOES NOT FATIGUE THE OPERATOR
JOHNSON, CLARK & CO.
30 UNION SQUARE
NEW YORK CITY - ORANGE, MASS.
[A SEWING MACHINE IS ILLUSTRATED IN CENTER OF AD...
PLAYING UP "LATEST, IMPROVED, MOST POPULAR, BEST]
For durability, simplicity and capacity it is unexcelled. It is exceedingly handsome; working parts are of steel, case hardened; the "lost motion" can be taken up in every part. Every machine warranted for five years. For sale by
PETER PEARSON, Furniture Store, Arkansas City, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
The whiskey cases from this city heard before Justice Kelley, of Winfield, last Thursday, resulted in our saloon keepers being heavily fined and ordered to quit selling liquor, beers, etc. At this writing the saloons in town are closed for the sale of intoxicants, though open for cigars and billiards.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Mr. A. A. Newman, one of our most enterprising merchants, left for New York last week, in order to lay in a large and complete stock of dry goods, etc., for the coming spring. The first arrival will be here in about two weeks' time, when we predict quite a treat in the way of bargains and novelties.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
NOTICE.
The primary for the second annual meeting of the Creswell township Sunday school convention will be held in the First Presbyterian church in Arkansas on Friday, March 25, at 11 o'clock. S. C. MURPHY, Pres.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
It is with more than ordinary pleasure that attention is called in this issue to the professional card of C. L. Swarts. Possessing all the attributes to a lawyer, he is bound to succeed. His long residence in this community, his sterling integrity, and the confidence reposed in him by the people, are guarantees of a prosperous career.
NOTICE: C. L. SWARTS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Payne's trial at Fort Smith has taken place, and the prevailing belief in that vicinity is that the decision will be against him. Payne now tells a very different story regarding his attempted invasion of the Indian Territory, claiming that he did not know anything about the legality of his actions, but simply took the people there to test the matter.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Last Saturday Mr. A. C. Heflin, telegraph operator in this city, received a telegram from Peoria, Illinois, stating that his father was very sick, and not expected to live. He left on the afternoon train for home, but at Winfield received another telegram to the effect that his father was dead. He continued his journey in the hope of arriving in time for the funeral.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Our office was illuminated last week by the appearance of two of Arkansas City's fascinating young ladies, which was very much appreciated, except by the minor attache, who, being somewhat restrained from entertaining the fair sex on account of his timidity, would have congratulated himself could he have crept into the apartment called the "hell box."
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
The Arkansas City Water-Power Construction Company are making things lively in the vicinity of their works south of town. Some twenty teams have been employed hitherto, and have already made a goodly show, being almost across the Leonard place. In this issue Mr. Hill advertises for fifty more teams at $2.50 per day of ten hours, and we are assured from the present management of the enterprise that both men with or without teams desiring work can have no excuse for lying idle. Of course, at this early stage it is impossible to say how long the work will take, but of one thing we may rest assuredthat which money and energy can accomplish will be done by the gentlemen composing the company towards completing this, the most important enterprise ever undertaken in Cowley County.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
In this issue we give the new school law regulating examinations and certificates. [I SKIPPED THIS...VERY LONG!]
The grades now are first, second, and third, and are for two years, twelve months, and six months respectively. Botany, entomology, drawing, and geology have been dropped from, while physiology and natural philosophy have been placed among the studies necessary for a first-grade certificate. In the other grades but little change was made in the branches upon which examination is required. The law gives the third-grade teacher but one chance, requiring the holder of a third-grade certificate to advance or make an ignominious failure. No teacher can get a certificate of this grade a second time. While this law is intended to stimulate teachers to more constant and ambitious labor, hardships will follow in many cases.
To secure a first-grade certificate the applicant must make a general average of not less than 90, and must fall below 70 in no study. The second grade calls for an average of 80, with no study below 60; third grade, general average of 70, with a standing of not less than 60 in any branch. All interested parties should get this law in full, and make a careful study of its provisions.
[ARKANSAS CITY W. P. C. CO.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
ARKANSAS CITY W. P. C. CO.
There will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Arkansas City Water Power Company held at their office at 3 o'clock p.m., Saturday, April 2, 1881, for the purpose of electing a board of directors to serve until the next annual meeting. R. C. HAYWOOD, Secretary.
[ITEMS FROM THE MONITOR.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
ITEMS FROM THE MONITOR.
On last Monday Chautauqua county had a township election in regard to voting bonds in aid of Gould's proposed road, and every township voted the aid asked for.
MARRIED. On last Tuesday C. L. Harter was married to Miss Annie Davis, of Hamilton, Ohio.
On last Monday there was a bitter fight in Montgomery county over the question of voting $80,000 in county bonds to Gould's proposed road. Independence was strongly in favor of the road, while Coffeyville was against it. Independence claimed that Coffeyville polled two hundred fraudulent votes. Independence gave eight votes against, while Coffeyville gave about the same number for it. The proposition carried in the county by two hundred and seven majority. It would appear from these elections as if it were Gould's intention to run the road on the south tier of townships.
[ORDINANCE NO. 93: ELECTION FOR CITY OFFICERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
ORDINANCE NO. 93.
Entitled an Ordinance calling an election for city officers.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Arkansas City:
SECTION 1. That an election for the following city officers be held at the council room building on the first Monday, the 4th day of April, to-wit: One Mayor, five Councilmen and a Police Judge.
SECTION 2. That ordinance No. 93 be in force on and after its publication once in the Arkansas City TRAVELER. A. J. CHAPEL, Mayor.
Attest: I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.
[INDIANS: CAVE AT WASHITA RANCH...CHEYENNE TRANSPORTER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881. Front Page.
Near the Washita ranch, about seventy-five miles west of here, is a funnel shaped cave, which is about fourteen feet deep and twelve feet in diameter at its base. Its opening is circular and about three feet across. It is formed in solid rock, and is occupied principally by rattlesnakes.
Mr. Andrew Seger, while hunting in that locality last fall, found the opening, and discovered at the bottom of the cave a human skeleton, but the vigilance of the snakes made further investigation unsafe. A short time ago, when he thought the reptiles were dormant from cold, he went into the cave to make further examination. The bones were evidently those of an Indian, there being with them two blankets; one of them being handsomely beaded, and on the wrists bracelets, such as are worn by Indians. No arms or ammunition could be found, which, with the position of the bones, leads Mr. Seger to conclude that the man was murdered, and the body thrown in there for concealment. The grass grows to the edge of the opening, and there is nothing to warn man or animal of the existence of the cave, so we think it not improbable that this man fell into it, and was killed by the fall.
Cheyenne Transporter.
[INDIAN COMMISSIONER: THOS. M. NICHOL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881. Editorial Page.
INDIAN COMMISSIONER.
Thos. M. Nichol, whose nomination as commissioner of Indian affairs was sent to the Senate on Wednesday, is another "formerly of Kansas" man. He lived at Fort Scott for several years, and was, during his residence in Kansas, the agent for a Wisconsin plow company. He first became prominent in Wisconsin, during the campaign of 1874, as a vigorous speaker on financial questions, and was subsequently elected Secretary of the "Honest Money League" of the northwest. During the last four or five years he has done good service as a Republican speaker, in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and other states. His appointment is not credited to Kansas, however, but to Wisconsin, where he has lived for the past six or seven years. Champion.
[STANDLEY & GRAY SEVER PARTNERSHIP...H. P. STANDLEY RUNS PAPER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881. Editorial Page.
With this issue Mr. Gray severs his connection with the TRAVELER, which will hereafter be published by H. P. Standley.
[EDITORIAL: OUR STOCK AND BONDS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
OUR STOCK AND BONDS.
The above is the title of a communication from "The Banshee" that appeared in last week's Monitor, and which, if the true status of the recent sale of stock made by our county commissioners is given, reflects very unfavorably upon our county clerk.
While we cannot vouch for the statements made, yet we would, but for want of space, publish it intact this week. This matter is one in which all are interested, and a summary of "Banshee's" article will appear in our next, as well as any new feature that transpires in this matter.
[SHERIFF SHENNEMAN AND GEORGE HAYWOOD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
CAUGHT AT LAST.
Many of our citizens will remember the four commercial men who spent several days in our city last spring, hunting, fishing, drinking, and have a general good time. The transactions of one of these gentlemen, however, was not so generally known. This person, going by the name of George Haywood, succeeded in obtaining quite a sum of money on a forged check at the Cowley County Bank, and made good his escape before his crime was exposed.
Efforts were made to find him, but all to no avail. Early last week, however, the above bank received a telegram from the Chicago chief of police stating that one H. R. LeClair had been arrested on the charge of forgery, and wanting to know whether the gentleman's presence was desired in this city. Telegraphic correspondence proved that H. R. LeClair was none other than George Haywood, he having been pointed out by and arrested at the instigation of Mr. George Lun, one of the jolly four above referred to, who had seen Haywood walking the streets of Chicago.
Sheriff Shenneman started for Chicago last Wednesday afternoon, but at this writing nothing has been heard from him. In justice to Haywood's companions of last spring, we will state that they knew nothing of his character, and were in no manner connected with his transactions. He also managed to victimize one or two Wichita banks, and at the time of his arrest in Chicago had quite a large amount of money on his person.
LATER.
Sheriff Shenneman returned from Chicago yesterday afternoon without his man. Mr. Shenneman reports that Haywood jumped off the train about seventy-five miles from Kansas City early Sunday morning, and as yet nothing has been heard of him.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Election of city officers next Monday, April 4.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
S. S. Major was on our streets last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Butler county votes this week on the Gould railroad proposition.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Don't forget the tree planting in the schoolhouse grounds next Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Mrs. Coombs has removed from the city to her place adjoining the northwest part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Charlie Coombs has returned from Topeka, where he has been working the past three months.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Stacy Matlack is reasonable: he says he will take $100,000 for his interest in the canal gold mines.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wells, on Monday, March 21, 1881, a fine boy. No wonder Albert looks happy.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Jeremiah Logan informs us he will start for Colorado today, or as soon as he can make the necessary arrangements.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Wyckoff & Son announce in this issue that they are prepared to sell groceries and clothing as cheap as the cheapest. Give them a call.
AD:
TAKE NOTICE!
WYCKOFF & SON
are now prepared to sell
CLOTHING
-AND-
GROCERIES!
Cheaper than the cheapest.
Terms Cash.
NO BAD DEBTS TO MAKE UP.
All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods at cash value. Please give us a call and examine goods and prices.
WYCKOFF & SON.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
The firm of Jarvis, Conklin & Co., of Winfield, are offering to loan money at unexampled rates of low interest.
NOTICE: THE BEST rates off interest that have ever been made in Southern Kansas, are now being made by
Jarvis, Conklin & Co.
NOTICE: MONEY always on hand to loan, and will be paid as soon as the papers are executed. Jarvis, Conklin & Co.
NOTICE: $50,000 TO LOAN AT 8 PERCENT INTEREST BY
JARVIS, CONKLIN & CO.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
D. B. Hartsock and family returned from Colorado last Saturday. They propose moving to the Centennial State as soon as possible this spring.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Last Sunday was a glorious day, and a bonanza for our livery men. Stanton Bros., C. O. Brooks, and D. A. McIntire's stables were all empty long before noon.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Fourteen persons were admitted to the First Presbyterian church by baptism last Sunday morning. Some eight or ten more are to be admitted in a week or two.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
The paymaster on the Santa Fe road recently lost a large number of pay checks, and some of the railroad employees in this city thought theirs might be among the missing.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Charles Brash has sold his place in East Bolton to Mr. Kempton, who intends occupying the same as a sheep ranch. Mr. Brash is thinking of going to Nebraska in the course of a week or two.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Stacy Matlack purchased one of the finest otter skins we ever saw from an Indian last week. It measured five feet and six inches from tip to tip, and was two feet wide, and was perfect in every respect.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Cal Swarts and F. C. Wood may now be found in the building two doors north of Snyder & Ware's grocerythe former to attend to legal business, and the latter to the Adams Express Company's business.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Charley France has rented the Central Avenue hotel building, and will fit up the rooms therein for the accommodation of his increased patronage. C. U. is a popular landlord, in every way meriting success.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Some of our citizens have suggested the propriety of electing a council from the east side of Summit street this time, so we may have waterworks and hydrants on both sides of the street. It looks reasonable.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
R. E. Grubbs, our new stationer, now smiles the full length of a block and around the corner. Last Monday's train brought his wife and daughter to make his adopted home a home indeed, which accounts for his exceeding great joy.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
The druggists of Cowley county met in Winfield last Monday evening for the purpose of electing delegates to the State Pharmaceutical Association, which, we believe, meets on the 13th of next month. Messrs. Eddy, Mowry, Maxwell, and Riley represented Arkansas City. Quincy A. Glass, of Winfield, and E. D. Eddy, of this city, were chosen delegates.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
In the last three weeks some ten men have left our city for Texas, with a view to pur- chasing cattle: James Henderson, A. M. Smythia, Jack Gilbert, Harry Genthner, Lincoln Small, the Fairclo brothers, Bill Henderson, and Messrs. Tyner and Pond.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Mr. Harry Jeffers, late of Charleston, Illinois, has been appointed clerk at Pawnee Agency, and passed through town last week on his way to his new field of action. "Our Simon," for some cause or other, was not retained in his temporary position of honor.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
There will be a foreign mission meeting in the United Presbyterian church next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. Rhea, of the Presbyterian Board, and Miss A. Y. Thompson, of the U. P. Board, are expected to be present and present the cause.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Mr. Stewart, of the Interior Department at Washington, who has been overhauling the books at Pawnee Agency, spent several days in this city last week. He says he would rather own property in Arkansas City than in any city he has seen since leaving home. Sensible man.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
To anyone wishing to purchase a No. 1 and well improved farm, we know of no better opportunity than that afforded by the proffered sale of Mr. A. Pruden, Jr.'s, fine farm and residence west of town. Full particulars and description of the place can be found elsewhere in this issue.
FOR SALEFARMMy farm, situated on the Arkansas River, five miles from railroad depot at Arkansas City, Cowley county, Kansas.
One quarter section, 160 acres, brick dwelling house, 8 rooms, good well, large cistern, brick smokehouse, granary 14 x 32 feet, corn cribs, etc. About 10,000 trees, catalpa, cottonwood, etc., 115 apple trees, and other small fruit; 75 acres in cultivation, 500 rod of hedge, 1 lot 3 acres, one long lot of four acres, 1 pasture of 44 acres, 12 acres of timber, and spring branch in pasture. Improvements cost $4,500.
One quarter section, 160 acres, adjoining above; 60 acres in cultivation.
One quarter section, 115-1/2 acres No. 1 bottom land, 75 acres in cultivation.
Will sell all above for seven thousand five hundred ($7,500) dollars; one-third cash, balance to suit purchaser. Title perfect.
Address ALFRED PRUDEN, Jr., Dayton, Ohio.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881. Charley Parker will leave for Sac and Fox Agency next Monday, he having received the appointment of blacksmith at that place. He will be accompanied by his family. The stone blacksmith shop on south Summit street will still continue in full blast, under the management of Mr. E. B. Parker.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Mr. Godfrey's temperance billiard hall, under the City hotel, is enjoying a prosperous career. No drinking of liquor was allowed in this room even before the constitutional amendment presented itself as an obstacle, a good quality of cigars being the only article of refreshment kept by the proprietor.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Mr. Lee Weller, the popular Santa Fe conductor from Newton to Caldwell, with his wife and a party of friends, paid a visit to our city last Saturday and took in the canal works and gold bearing localities. Mr. Weller thinks Arkansas City is the coming great city of Southern Kansas, and as soon as the railroad is extended through the Territory, he will undoubtedly locate here. We entirely concur in the above sentiments, and hope we may be called upon to record Mr. Weller's advent at an early date.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
At this time it is in order to clean up and destroy by burning last year's stalks, weeds, etc., preparatory to making gardens. The general practice is to rake the weeds together and burn in the evening. One element of danger in this is that large dry stalks will hold fire for a long time, even when apparently extinguished; and the fire being fanned into a blaze, burns in the night time when no one is around. It would be better to burn in the early morning, which would give the entire day for the rubbish to burn out while it could be watched.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
There is no smallpox in Arkansas City, nor do we apprehend a visitation of this disease anyways, soon; but the following recipe, furnished to the London Mercury, by an eminent physician, is said to be a sure cure, and it certainly would be a good idea to keep it nearby: "One ounce of cream of tartar dissolved in a pint of boiling water. Drink when cold at short intervals. It can be taken at any time, and is a sure preventive as well as a curative. It is known to have cured thousands of cases without failure. It never leaves a mark, never causes blindness, and always prevents tedious lingering." This physician says the worst case of smallpox can be cured by this simple remedy in three days.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
The Winfield Telegram of last week, under the heading of "An Example To Be Followed," published an item to the effect that Miss Fannie Skinner, teacher at Ponca Agency, had died of heart disease. It is untrue in every respect, this lady being quite well at this writing, and pursuing her usual routine of school duties. Correspondents in sending such items for publication should ascertain their truth beyond doubt before sending, by which they would save a great deal of suffering to friends of the parties interested. We take pleasure in correcting this statement as Miss Skinner is well known all over this county, and the report caused many of her friends and acquaintances much mental distress.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
List of letters remaining uncalled for in the post office at Arkansas City, Kansas, April 1, 1881. Parties calling for the same will please state that they were advertised.
Atkinson, Elmer; Brown, G. A.; Coe, Fred R.; Cockrell, S.; Durall, C. H.; Delany, John; Elliott, Wm. J.; Freeman, R. P.; Ferry, Chas. H.; Frenelt, Irving R.; Griffin, C. E.; Hudson, Wm. H.; Hall, W. A.; Heflin, G.; Hamilton, A.; Hamilton, J.; Hamilton, Jonathan; Hellen, A. C.; James, W. K.; King, T. W.; Karner, Charly; Kolk, Nicholas; Kelso, James G.; Larson, J. T.; Layton, Ellsworth; Lowe, J. B.; McCormac, D. A.; Minard, Wm. H.; McCormac, Rebecca; O'Brine, Miss Mary; Pattison, A.; Reynolds, James E.; Rolf, Casper; Ruth, Casper; Ruipp, Clara R.; Shaw, M. C.; Smith, J. N.; Setters, J. P.; Snowden, Stella; Trout, James; Turner, James H.; Wagstaff, James; Williams, Mrs. N. L.; Watson, M. C.; Williams, Wm.; Watts, John; Watts, Emmet; Williamson, Chas.; Wagner, George; Wooldridge, Wm.
J. C. TOPLIFF, Postmaster.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
GOLD.
Considerable excitement prevailed in town several days last week consequent upon the reported finding of gold in paying quantities in the excavation now being made for the canal. A large number of our citizens visited the canal works and many and various theories and speculations on this all absorbing and golden topic were indulged in. It has been known for many years that "the color," to use a mining term, could be found in various places in this vicinity but not in sufficient quantities to pay for working. Several specimens of gold bearing quartz were being handed around, but we think the trouble was, these specimens were found before they were lost. Anyway, while not having much faith in this "find," we hope it will pan out big.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
The work of laying the pipes and hydrants, in connection with the city water works, on Summit street, is almost completed, and it is thought that the water will be laid on by the end of the present week. This undertaking is one of the most important ever attempted by the city, and we hope will prove a success in every particular.
[PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORTATION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORTATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, March 23, 1884. Sealed proposals, indorsed Proposals for Beef, Bacon, Flour, Clothing, or Transporta tion, etc., (as the cause may be), and directed to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Nos. 65 and 67 Wooster Street, New York, will be received until 11 a.m. of Monday, May 2, 1881, for furnishing for the Indian service about 800,000 pounds of Bacon, 40,000,000 pounds of Beef on the hoof, 128,000 pounds of Beans, 70,000 pounds of Baking Powder, 2,300,000 pounds of corn, 750,000 pounds of Coffee, 8,300,000 pounds of Flour, 212,000 pounds Feed, 300,000 pounds Hard Bread, 75,000 pounds Hominy, 9,000 pounds Lard, 1,650 barrels Mess Pork, 233,000 pounds Rice, 11,200 pounds Tea, 72,900 pounds Tobacco, 200,000 pounds Salt, 200,000 pounds Soap, 6,000 pounds Soda, 1,250,000 pounds Sugar, and 839,000 pounds of Wheat.
Also, Blankets, Woolen and Cotton goods (consisting in part of Ticking, 36,000 yards; Standard Calico, 300,000 yards; Drilling, 25,000 yards; Duck, free from all sizing, 175,000 yards; Denims, 17,000 yards; Gingham, 50,000 yards; Kentucky Jeans, 26,000 yards; Satinet, 4,500 yards; Brown Sheeting, 213,000 yards; Bleached Sheeting, 9,000 yards; Hickory Shirting, 12,000 yards; Calico Shirting, 5,000 yards; Winsey, 2,600 yards); Clothing, Groceries, Notions, Hardware, Medical Supplies; and such as Harness, Plows, Rakes, Forks, etc., and for 475 Wagons, required for the service in Arizona, Colorado, Dakota, Idaho, Indian Territory, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wisconsin, to be delivered at Chicago, Kansas City, and Sioux City.
Also, Transportation for such of the Supplies, Goods, and articles that may not be contracted for to be delivered at the Agencies.
BIDS MUST BE MADE OUT ON GOVERNMENT BLANKS.
Schedules showing the kinds and quantities of subsistence supplies required for each Agency, and the kinds and quantities, in gross, of all other goods and articles, together with blank proposals and forms for contract and bond, conditions to be observed by bidders, time and place of delivery, terms of contract and payment, transportation routes, and all other necessary instructions will be furnished upon application to the Indian Office in Washington, or Nos. 65 and 67 Wooster Street, New York; Wm. H. Lyon, No. 483 Broadway, New York; and to the Commissaries of Subsistence, U. S. A., at Chicago, Saint Louis, Saint Paul, Leavenworth, San Francisco, Omaha, Cheyenne, and Yankton, and the Postmaster at Sioux City.
Bids will be opened at the hour and day above stated, and bidders are invited to be present at the opening.
CERTIFIED CHECKS.
All bids must be accompanied by certified checks upon some United States Depository or Assistant Treasurer, for at least five percent of the amount of the proposal.
THOMAS M. NICHOL, Acting Commissioner.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
JAMES WILSON has for sale a nice lot of House PlantsRoses, Flowering shrubs, and climbing vines. Five choice Hardy Roses for $1; TubeRose bulbs that will flower this season $1 a dozen.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
TO TEACHERS!
The Cowley County Normal will be held in August; and Prof. P. J. Williams, of Ottawa, Kansas, will act as conductor. R. C. STORY, County Superintendent.
[EDITORIAL PAGE: H. P. STANDLEY, PUBLISHER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, April 6, 1881.
OUR STOCK AND BONDS.
The sale of our stock in the S. K. & W. R. R., sometime since, has resulted in quite a rumpus between the newspapers at the county seat, consequent upon alleged mistakes, or to say the least, in formalities committed by a certain county official. It is not our funeral, but if we read the signs of the times aright, the funeral knell to the hopes of some aspirants for county office in the future, have boomed loud and deep. In order that the TRAVELER's readers may know what is transpiring in this matter, we insert the following from the Monitor, of March 26, 1881, which appeared over the signature of "BANSHEE," and will sufficiently explain itself.
Editor Monitor: There seems to be a premeditated attempt on the part of the Courier, and those most interested in the success of certain county officers, to cover up the real delinquencies which jeopardized the sale of stock held by this county in the Southern Kansas & Western railroad. This attempt on the part of the Courier is two fold.
First, to vent its spleen against Read's bank in the interest of McMullen, Fuller, Millington, and company.
Second, to shield Captain Hunt.
The Courier, blindly and in an unscrupulous spirit of hate toward M. L. Robinson, sought to attract the attention of the public from the real delinquent, Capt. Hunt, by attacking the county commissioners for sending James Harden and M. L. Robinson East to protect the interests of Cowley County.
It is true that in the first article in the Courier, in regard to this subject, they did not abuse the commissioners in express terms; but they published an editorial stating that it was reported on the street, and that great excitement existed among the people in consequence thereof, that the board of county commissioners had sent Messrs. Harden and Robinson East to perfect the sale of the stock held by the county in the Southern, Kansas & Western railroad, and that such statement was false, and that if they had gone East for such purpose, it was at their own expense and volition, and that the commissioners of Cowley County, being honorable men, would never be guilty of doing such a thing.
With a characteristic cheek which serves the senior editor of that paper so well in times of emergencies, he stated to a guileless public, if such order was made, it was with the under standing that the committee would pay their own expenses as they had the right and were well able to do; when such editor well knew that the order was not only to send such committee East but also to pay their expenses.
Then the Monitor, true to the facts in defense of the action of the county commissioners, published the official order made by the board of county commissioners, attested by Captain Hunt, county clerk, showing that said committee not only went on order of the board, but also at the expense of Cowley County.
After the committee had returned from the successful trip, wherein they saved to the taxpayers of this county fifty-six thousand dollars, then it was the venerable old fossil of the Courier ate his own words, devoured his own offspring, turned tail on his former publication, and published to the world the action of the county commissioners and justified the same.
In this justification, every man in Cowley County, who is familiar with the facts, will heartily join. In order that the public may know the real status of the case, the writer of this article will state the facts. The people of the county by their votes ordered the commissioners to sell the stock, and they, in pursuance of such order, did sell such stock for sixty-eight cents, and Read's bank gave to the county treasurer a certificate of deposit for the amount, for which they had Coler & Co.'s draft, and here is where the trouble began.
The county clerk in making out the papers showing the vote, and order of sale, failed to show affirmatively that the sale was legal. This may not have been his fault, for he is not a lawyer, neither has he had the necessary business experience to fill the position he holds, which is unfortunate for him and deplorable as regards the best interests of this county; but worse than all, instead of certifying the order of the board selling our stock in said railroad company, as he should have done, and as any ordinarily careful clerk would have done, he made out the certificate showing that we had sold our stock in the "Southern, Kansas & Fort Smith" railroad company.
These papers went East with the application for the transfer of the stock to Coler & Co., and, of course, were rejected on the ground that there was no such railroad as the "Southern, Kansas & Fort Smith," and that the sale of the stock of the "Southern, Kansas & Fort Smith" railroad would not transfer the stock of the Southern, Kansas & Western railroad; hence, the rejection of Coler & Co.'s application, and having failed to obtain what they purchased, they threw back the stock upon the hands of Cowley County.
The time was up for the transfer of this stock, the Southern, Kansas & Western railroad company had ceased to exist, and the stock held by Cowley County was utterly worthless. The contest for the control of the same on the part of Gould on one hand, and the Santa Fe on the other, which gave it its fictitious value, being ended by the success of the Santa Fe company, and the stock was of no further value.
At this juncture, M. L. Read's bank, the wealthiest and largest tax-paying institution of the county, promptly took a hand to save the county; and M. L. Robinson, being one of the directors of the Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith railroad, and being on intimate and friendly terms with the General Manager Strong, of the Santa Fe, went to Topeka and Kansas City, procured an order, delaying the closing of the books of the old Southern, Kansas & Western railroad companynow defunctuntil the egregious blunder of our county clerk could be rectified.
Robinson came home, a meeting of the county commissioners was convened, and the necessary papers, under the advice of Judge McDonald, of Winfield, and Wallace Pratt, of Kansas City, were made out and the committee sent East, as heretofore stated, to save this county from great financial loss.
Instead of Mr. Robinson being abused in connection with this matter, he is entitled to the heart-felt thanks of all honest men in Cowley County; and but for the insane jealousy of the unfortunate occupants on the corner, they would be the first to accord the praise.
In conclusion, I have to state that I have no fight to make on Captain Hunt; I charge him with no criminal negligence, unless it be criminal negligence for a county official to be derelict in duty, either from want of knowledge or criminal carelessness. Certain it is that in this case, but for the prompt action by M. L. Robinson, the county would have absolutely lost fifty-six thousand dollars, as a direct result of Captain Hunt's gross carelessness.
I have not been a supporter of Mr. Troup of late years; I, in common with many others, fell into the foolish notion that, because a man made a good officer, and held the office a long time, was no reason for his further retention; hence, I voted for Captain Hunt and against Troup, but I am forced to admit that Mr. Troup's official record is without a blemish, and I, with others who thought as I did, regret the day that saw him step down and out. Certain it is, that the blunders now charged to the county commissioners, and which, if really chargeable at all, are chargeable to the inefficiency of the county clerk; and never would have happened had Mr. Troup retained his old position.
[NEZ PERCE AGENCY: DRIVING TEXAS CATTLE WEST OF AGENCY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881. Editorial Page.
At the meeting of stockmen held at Caldwell, in March last, the privilege of driving through Texas cattle west of the west line of the Nez Perce Agency, and in any direction to shipping points upon the strip of country lying north of that Agency and south of the State line, was accorded.
This action throws our entire State line on the south open to the drive of Texas stock, and as will be readily seen works a great injustice to all owning native stock in the vicinity of the Territory.
Had the "dead line" been placed ten miles south of the State line, with a drive limited to one mile in width, and leading directly north to the various shipping points, this danger would to a great extent have been avoided.
[BASIS OF ASSESSMENT FOR 1881.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
BASIS OF ASSESSMENT FOR 1881.
At a meeting of the Assessors of Cowley County, held at Winfield, March 7th, 1881, the following basis of assessment was agreed upon for the year 1881.
Stallions and fast horses: $100 to $800.
First class work horses, per span: $75 to $150.
Second class work horses, per span: $60 to $100.
Third class work horses, per span: $30 to $60.
Ponies and colts: $5 to $30.
Cattle 4 years and upwards including bulls: $25 to $40.
Same age, second grade: $15 to $25.
First grade work cattle: $60 to $80.
Second grade work cattle: $40 to $60.
Domestic cows, 1st grade: $20 to $30.
Domestic cows, 2nd grade: $10 to $20.
Three year old steers: $15 to $25.
Two year old steers and heifers: $8 to $15.
Yearlings: $3 to $10.
Texas cattle, 20 percent off.
Mules, per span, 1st class: $200 to $250.
Mules, per span, 2nd class: $75 to $200.
Mules, per span, 3rd class: $30 to $75.
Asses: $10 to $200.
Sheep, 1st class: $2 to $10.
Sheep, 2nd class: $.75 to $2.
Hogs: $1 to $15.
Goats: $1 to $3.
Corn, per bushel: 8 cents to 25 cents.
Wheat, per bushel: 25 cents to 50 cents.
Pork, per pound: 4 cents.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Apples $1 a bushel.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Allen Mowry is now captain of the S. P. U.'s.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Amos Walton has returned from Lawrence.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
It costs 25 cents to get nothing by express on April 1st.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Charlie Coombs is en route for Colorado by the overland route.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
J. W. Walker and J. J. Clark left this morning for a trip to Arkansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. Gardener and F. H. Brown, of Tannehill, favored us with a call.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
T. A. Gaskill and family have returned from Colorado, and are now living in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Dr. Minthorn, of Ponca Agency, was in town from Friday till Sunday of last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Capt. Will Whiting spent several days of last week in this city, much to the enjoyment of himself and friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
MARRIED. Charles Wilson, formerly of this place, was married to Miss Mattie A. Ross, at Carlisle, Illinois, on the 31st ult.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Wellington was ten years old last Saturday, and the first building in Oxford was put up ten years ago yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. J. M. Sample, who has been occupying the Channell House, in this city, the past year has removed to his former home in West Bolton.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
The Ladies Foreign Missionary Society of Arkansas City will give a social at the M. E. Parsonage next Wednesday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Henry Endicott bought a fine large six-year-old mare from Mr. J. M. Maxwell, on the street last Saturday, for $60.00.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. T. Kimmel and family have removed from their farm, east of the Walnut, and are now living in the north part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. Fitzpatrick has purchased a residence site in the northwest part of town and is busily engaged in erecting a neat house thereon.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Our friend, Dennis Harkins, of East Bolton, has again enrolled himself among those whose homes are the recipient of a weekly call from the TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. J. E. Godfrey's new house is rapidly approaching completion, and bids fair to be one of the neatest residence in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. D. D. Keeler, superintendent of Kaw Agency, with Mr. George Somers, commissary clerk at Osage Agency, were in town several days lately.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
The Benedict property in the west part of town has been purchased by G. McIntire. We do not know whether he intends to rent or occupy the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
C. M. Scott and James Leonard returned from their trip in the Territory last week and reported having a good time, only a "little cool in the morning," you know.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
James C. Topliff, our Postmaster, has been to considerable expense in fitting up and arranging the Post Office in this city, until it is one of the best in the State, and our people should show their appreciation of his enterprise by taking a box, by which they, at a nominal expense, can save themselves much time and trouble.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
We hear rumors to the effect that the Salt Springs are to be utilized to a much larger extent than ever before, for the manufacturing of that necessary household article: salt. The undertaking has been decided upon by wide awake businessmen, but all the preliminaries are not yet arranged. There is a fortune, and a large one, too, for someone, in this hitherto neglected industry, and we will gladly hail the day that shall obviate the necessity of being dependent upon other localities for that salt which we literally have at our own doors in inexhaustible quantities.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
We strolled into the Harness and Saddlery establishment of Mr. T. Houghton last week and were much surprised to find the same literally crammed with new goods, just received from St. Louis, both in the shape of harness, fittings, collars, saddle trees, etc., as well as a very fine assortment of finished saddles. Mr. Houghton always has a good stock of home made harness and saddles on hand, and together with the fact that he employs none but skilled workmen, renders this the place to go to, whether for new goods or repairing.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
CITY ELECTION.
At the election held on last Monday, the following gentlemen were elected to hold the reins of municipal government for the coming year.
MAYOR: H. D. KELLOGG.
COUNCILMEN:
James Benedict, J. B. Nipp, H. Godehard, O. S. Rarick,
Wm. Speers.
POLICE JUDGE: I. H. Bonsall.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Twenty-five dollars reward is offered by our sheriff for the apprehension of Allison Toops, who broke jail at Winfield, March 31, 1881.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
We were gladdened by a sight of Ben Matlack's smiling face the other day. Ben has been in New Mexico and claims to have seen all of the elephant he wants to.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Owing to the high winds, it was impossible to complete the erection of the windmill; consequently, the water works have not been tested. We may look for a trial of their efficiency any day from this on.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
As will be seen by their "ad" in this issue, the firm of D. Grant & Co. has ceased to exist, and the business will be conducted by Messrs. Benedict and Kimmel. If you want standard goods, call upon these gentlemen.
AD: BENEDICT & KIMMEL. Dealers in fancy, domestic and staple GROCERIES, foreign and domestic FRUITS. FISH, MEATS, OYSTERS, ETC. Goods at lowest rates, and quality satisfactory. COUNTRY PRODUCE WANTED in exchange for goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
The canal is an attraction to the hubists, who take in the same every fine Sunday. By the time those fifty new scrapers are at work, we invite them to come and see a ditch as is a ditch and no mistake.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. Ed. G. Gray, for the past year connected with this paper, left on the 3 o'clock train Monday for Colorado. Mr. Gray is a first class newspaper man of more than average ability, and we hope success may attend him wherever he goes.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Arkansas City is saved again. We congratulate our little sister that the construction of the Gould road which was to build along the state line three miles south of here has been abandoned. Gould has taken our advice and bought up the S. K. & W. R. R. He said, come to think about it, he could not afford to run around Winfield. Monitor.
Lucky you spoke, Joe, but seeing as how the world is going to end this year anyhow, it ain't such a narrow escape after all. Thanks.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
SCHOOL REPORT DIST. 31.
Report of the Parker school for the month ending March 25, 1881. No. of days in session: 20. No. of pupils enrolled: 29.
Names of pupils perfect in deportment: Rosetta Shearer, Etta Barnett, F. Barnett, Horace Vaughn, Fanny Vaughn, W. E. Edwards, Lena Christian, Hattie Lewis, Chas. Lewis, Cora Monroe, Sarah Monroe, Arthur Parker, Belle Jones, R. Jones, D. Jones, Cora French, George Lewis, Jessie Sankey.
Names of pupils present each day at school session: Hattie Barker, Willie Vaughn, Ed. Marshall, Willie Kimmel. C. F. ATKINSON, Teacher.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
RUNAWAY.
Quite an exciting time was had last Thursday, in consequence of a pair of mules taking a fool notion to run a little for their own amusement. They were attached to a wagon loaded with furniture belonging to Mr. J. M. Sample, and were driven by Mr. Bristow, with whom was seated Miss Rose Sample. The team started to run in the south part of town, and all efforts to control them proving ineffectual, they finally succeeded in overturning the wagon, and spilling both occupants and contents promiscuously. We are very much pleased to be able to state that, beyond a few bruises sustained by Miss Sample, and a slight demolition of the Penates, no further damage was done; and after reloading, they proceeded on their way, and as we have not heard to the contrary we presume their designation was reached in safety.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
W. F. Simpson, who has been wintering at Medoc, Jasper County, Missouri, returned to the city last Saturday. He reports the corn in that section still ungathered and the wheat still unthreshed owing to the severity of the winter. While on the return journey he had a horse and three colts stray off in the vicinity of Oswego, Labette County, which we trust he may recover.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
We had a pleasant call last week from Mr. V. M. Ayres of Galva, Illinois. Mr. Ayers is out looking for a location for a grist mill and is much pleased with our city. Mr. Cairns of Winfield, an old friend, was with him. We are in hopes that he will make this his future home.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. Pickering has removed into the house he recently traded for from Mr. Mott, in the west part of town, and is already putting up some additions thereto which will much improve the appearance as well as materially add to the convenience of the property as a residence.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
All members of the Bolton S. P. U. who do not pay a fee of 25 cents to Mr. Turner, our treasurer, on or before our next regular meeting, which is the last Saturday in May, will be stricken from the roll as members. ALLEN MOWRY, Captain.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
The cattlemen of the Territory have divided their several ranges into districts, and each district is under the immediate supervision of a captain, who will take entire charge thereof. This is a good move, and will materially aid in the rounding up and the tracing of stray cattle.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
DIED. Died, on April 1st, of pneumonia, Mr. James Ewing, aged 64 years. Mr. Ewing had but recently arrived in this city from one of the western counties. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock Sunday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
We had the pleasure of meeting Dr. J. W. McCoy, the resident physician at Pawnee Agency, last Saturday. The Dr. is a gentleman of prepossessing appearance and genial parts as well as of established medical ability, and will doubtless make a mark in his profession.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Miss Linnie Peed, one of the city's most intelligent and popular young ladies, we are informed, has been engaged to teach the next term of school in the North Centennial Schoolhouse near the north line of the county, and will commence the term on next Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Our assessor, Mr. U. Spray, is preparing to make a raid upon the defenseless property owners in Creswell, and in view of that fact, we publish, this week, the Basis of Assessment, which will be found in another column.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mrs. Skidmore, and daughter, of Kansas City, arrived on the noon train yesterday, and are now visiting her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Sanford. Mrs. Sanford returned from Kansas City on Monday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Dr. J. T. Shepard now drives a new and very elegant side bar buggy, which we had much pleasure in trying last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Will Yowel, Capt. C. M. Scott's aide-de-camp in the olden times, has literally converted his sword into a ploughshare, and is at work upon a farm near Dodd City, Texas.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Charley Parker and his family left for the Territory yesterday morning. He will, in the future, pound iron at the Kickapoo Agency, where we hope success may attend him.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
We hear that Henry Endicott has sold his farm in East Bolton to a gentlemen from Colorado, who intends to use the same as a sheep farm. Mr. Endicott intends to go to Texas this spring to purchase cattle.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
LOST! $10 REWARD.On Summit street, between the Benedict building and the Cowley County Bank, on Monday last, between the hours of three and five o'clock in the afternoon, a large, old-fashioned, solitaire diamond breast-pin. The finder will receive the reward by returning to this office.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
SEALED BIDS.
Bids for building a bridge across the creek, near B. Goff's, on the county road, will be received by the township clerk until April 30, 1881. Bidders are requested to furnish plans and specifications. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For further information, inquire of, or address, B. Goff. URIAH SPRAY, Trustee.
W. D. MOWRY, Clerk.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Dried beef ready chipped for table use at the DIAMOND FRONT.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
POCKET BOOK LOST!
On March 4th, between Arkansas City and S. E. Maxwell's residence east of town, via the bridge, a lady's portmonnale, containing about $10 in currency, and papers of no value but to the owner. The finder can keep the currency if the other articles are returned to R. J. Maxwell, or to this office.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
A NO. 1 FAMILY PONY FOR SALE CHEAP.
I will sell my dun mare and colt, also a good half worn top buggy and harness, at a bargain. Anyone wanting such can see them by calling on me, at the first white house north of the schoolhouse. JAMES CHRISTIAN.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
FOR SALE OR TRADE.
A team of mules by E. J. Godfrey, Arkansas City, Kansas.
[AD: C. R. MITCHELL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
500 ACRES OF LAND!
FOR SALE.
LYING NEAR ARKANSAS CITY.
Lands adjoining the town site for sale in tracts of from 5 to 40 Acres.
Will trade for other property or sell on long time payments, with low rate of interest. Call on or address
C. R. MITCHELL,
ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
[EDITORIAL PAGE: J. S. HUNT VS. "BANSHEE."]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
J. S. HUNT VS. "BANSHEE."
The following explanation was sent to us with a request that we publish, and wishing that our readers should be able to judge advisedly in this matter, it will be found below.
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK,
WINFIELD, KAN., MAR. 29, 1881.
Editor Monitor: I have read the article over the signature of "Banshee" in last week's issue of your paper, and will briefly reply, even though "Banshee's" article seems to be devoid of honesty or courtesy, and to have been written with anything but a honorableness of purpose. I wish simply to say, without comment or discussion, that the interests of Cowley County have not been jeopardized to the value of a cent by any certificates that I have made. The certificate in question was not a county but a private matter, and did not affect the county in the sale of the stock. That sale had been consummated in all its details before the certificates were made; the contract of sale had been entered into; the stock had been delivered to Read's bank for W. N. Coler & Co., in accordance with the contract, and the stock had been paid for by a certificate of deposit of that bank to the amount of $46,240, and which certificate the county treasurer held in his possession.
The county treasurer had receipted for the money to W. N. Coler & Co., which receipt was filed in this office according to law. The sale was not, and could not have been, made on my certificate.
The attorney of W. N. Coler & Co. was here; and all the records of the stock election, on the legality and correctness of which the validity of the sale of the stock alone depended, had been carefully examined by that attorney, together with the county attorney, and found to be legal and correct.
The certificate in question, together with three or four others, was made for the use of W. N. Coler & Co., and was made at the request and dictation of their attorney, for which he offered to pay me, and for which I charged him nothing. The certificates were made in the hurry of the departure of Coler's agent and attorney on the train, and were not even proofread. In one of the certificates was a simple clerical error of one word, and this is the mole-hill out of which "Banshee" has, for obvious and disreputable reasons, made a seeming mountain.
I will not speak of the almost savageness of what can only be an attack, of the evident intention, and the double disgrace of its being under a nom de plume. The article should be its own condemnation. J. S. HUNT, County Clerk.
[ANOTHER EDITORIAL: M. L. READ - "BANSHEE."]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
M. L. Read and the banking concern, of which he is the head, has been the recipient of much taffy at the hands of "Banshee," but feeling assured, upon further inquiry, that in this matter said correspondent was at fault, we give publicity to certain items from the Courier in reference thereto, which, we think, will enable our readers to judge intelligently. We have no feeling in this matter, more than to see that the general interests of our county are well looked to and to give the news; having done which, we leave the case on its merits.
The items referred to above are as follows.
"The ponderous mass of taffy and soft soap with which "Banshee" deluges M. L. about his tremendous power and influence with W. B. Strong, the Santa Fe, and the bears and bulls of Wall street, about his overwhelming patriotism, illustrated by his superhuman efforts to save the county from a loss of fifty six thousand dollars, by first rushing to Topeka and then to New York, is wonderfully translucent. The county was in no danger of being swallowed up by the defaulting shark, Coler & Co. The county had no interest in the matter, and had no occasion to pay M. L.'s expenses to either place. It was Read's bank that was in danger, and it was for that institution for which he exerted his wonderful powers, which was all right and praiseworthy.
"`Banshee' says that M. L. Read's bank is the `wealthiest and largest tax-paying institution in the county.' Read's bank is indeed a very wealthy and large tax-paying institution, and `Banshee' is so near the truth in this instance that we will only call it an error, and correct it by stating that the Winfield bank paid, in this county for the year 1880, some $300 more than Read's bank, and that the former bank and McMullen and Fuller pay $626.25 more taxes than the latter bank with Read and the three Robinsons together. The total taxes of the Winfield bank and the two men is $2,371.08; that of Read's bank and the four men is $1,744.45. This is a good showing for both and we repeat what we have often said, that Winfield has two of the solidest and soundest banks in Kansas."
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
A large area of corn is being planted.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The Cowley County Bank has a new sign.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
George McIntire is now living in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Dr. Hunt, of Kaw Agency, was in town yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Thirty teams were loaded with provisions for Pawnee Agency last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The TRAVELER is kept for sale by R. E. Grubbs, at the Postoffice Stationery Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Gilbert, of Kaw Agency, spent Wednesday of last week in our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
C. B. Dorchester, late of the Willows, Indian Territory, returned to his home in the East on Saturday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Mr. Lambert, of Howard City, returned to his home from Ponca agency last Wednesday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Messrs. Ford & Berger have a neat wagon and carriage shop just east of D. A. McIntire's livery.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The Fairbanks scales in front of Schiffbauers' store have been reset and are now in No. 1 order.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Deputy Sheriff McIntire left this morning to attend the session of the U. S. Court at Topeka.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Ollie Stevenson has taken cases on the TRAVELER, and will be one of "our boys" for the next year.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Our old friend, Kendall F. Smith, of Ponca Agency, is in town shaking hands with his many friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
E. D. Eddy left yesterday for Topeka to attend the meeting of the Druggists of the State, to be held today.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
James Benedict left yesterday to attend the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor, at Junction City, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
C. U. France, our justly popular hotel man, has taken charge of the Central Avenue Hotel, and will run the same in connection with the City Hotel.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The Arkansas City Post Office was established in 1870, with G. H. Norton as Postmaster, and the office was first opened in the log house now owned by Mrs. A. B. Gray.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Mrs. A. B. Gray, sister of Mr. Bonsall, returned to her home at this place last Wednesday. Mrs. Gray has been absent for some time in Illinois, visiting friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Tell Walton, founder of the Mulvane Herald, and an irrepressible newspaper man, this week assumes the control of the Caldwell Post, having purchased the same of Mr. J. H. Sain.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The building on west Summit street, owned and lately occupied by Cap Sandford as a billiard hall, was purchased last week by C. M. Scott. We believe the consideration was $800.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Houghton, in this city, on Friday, April 8th, a boy. At last accounts we are pleased to say both mother and child were progressing nicely.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The examination of C. J. Kempton, of Bolton township, before L. H. Webb, U. S. Commissioner, at Winfield, for selling liquor in violation of the revenue laws, has been continued to April 26th, 1881.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The services at the First Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning were impressively conducted by the Revs. Ralston and Fleming. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered, and 28 persons were received into the church. The present membership of this church is 121, 43 of whom have united since last July.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
During the past week we have heard of several of the citizens of this vicinity who have concluded to try a new stamping ground, and are headed towards Coloradosome have already started and others will move out in a few days. To all such we would say, "Foreign hills look greener." Most of them are people who have lived here for years and from one cause or another have concluded to try their fortunes farther west.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
SHEEP SHEARING AND FAIR.
May 4th is the day appointed for a mass meeting to be held at Winfield of all those who are in any way interested in the question of raising and handling sheep. All the sheep owners in the county will be there, and it is expected that a fine collection of sheep will be on the ground, one of the features of the meeting being prizes to the owners of the best animals. Several shearing machines of different patterns will be on the ground and be publicly tested as to their efficiency.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
A great improvement in the appearance of the internal arrangements of the Creswell Bank is being wrought out under the skillful hands of Messrs. Beecher & Son, who have the work in charge. When completed this bank, which justly enjoys a large patronage in this vicinity, will be one of the finest business houses in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Messrs. Ridenour & Thompson's jewelry store in the P. O. building, presents quite a gala appearance now, owing to the tasteful arrangement of the large assortment of elegant clocks they have just received.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
We received a visit Monday morning by Messrs. Gilstrap, of Grouse creek, and Wm. G. Kay, of East Bolton, two of the best and most enterprising farmers in this vicinity. These gentlemen report the early wheat in their several localities is looking first class; but rain is needed. Mr. Kay will have 125 acres of corn planted by the end of this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
MARRIED. By Rev. Laverty, at the M. E. parsonage, Tuesday, April 12th, Mr. David J. Bratherton, of Wayne County, Ohio, and Miss Sadie E. Croco, of this county. They intend, we believe, to cast their future lot with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
We are under obligations to G. M. McIntire for the following item.
Willie Fogg, a juvenile horse thief, aged 15, who has served one term of imprisonment, undertook to try his hand a second time, so stole a horse from Winfield. Sheriff Shenneman got on his track and arrested him at the Willows, Indian Territory, on Saturday last. Deputy Sheriff McIntire and constable Breene arrived while the arrest was being made.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Messrs. Searing & Mead, of the Arkansas City Water Mills, have placed upon our table a sample of their "Arkansas City Belle" brand of flour, which we think, in the matter of color, quality, and general excellence, it is impossible to surpass. These gentlemen have been at a great expense in fixing up steam and other attachments to their mills, and we are prepared to say there is no firm in the county that can supply a better article of flour than that turned out by these mills.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
OUR GOLD.
Prof. Porter, of the St. Louis University, having made an assay of some gold-bearing quartz sent from this place, reported the finding of both silver and gold, and sent an agent down to make inquiry respecting the matter. This resulted satisfactorily, and the agent took with him on his return some two thousand pounds of the ore for further examination, which, if satisfactory, will be followed by an immediate working of the mine by parties in this vicinity, who are interested in them.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Mr. W. A. Ela, of the Oak Glen creamery, six miles north of town, placed upon our table a fine roll of butter, a sample of the products of his establishment. Mr. Ela has fixed himself specially with a view to the production of this family staple, and will in the future maintain the already good reputation he enjoys in this department.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
R. J. Maxwell, of the Central Drug Store, is agent for the Arkansas City and Southern express company, whose conveyances for passengers and express matter leave twice a weekon Mondays and Thursdaysfor Ponca, Pawnee, and Sac & Fox Agencies; Shawneetown and Okmulgee, all in the Indian Territory. Anyone desirous of visiting any of these places will find the above line quite a convenience.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Our waterworks are now completed; but connection with an adequate supply of water not having been effected, a thorough test of their efficiency has not yet been made. The tank at first leaked badly, but it has now a depth of several feet of water; and as soon as it will hold its full capacity of water, we think this undertaking will prove a decided success and a valu able acquisition to our town.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
In looking over a list of Cowley County's school teachers, the other day, we failed to find the name of Miss Blanche Marshall, of West Bolton, who we believe has a first grade certifi cate as a teacher. The young lady has taught and given satisfaction during some three terms of school in this vicinity, and her name should, in common justice, not be omitted by a list of this kind.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The Caldwell Commercial is publishing a stock and brand book, containing the laws and rules of the Stock Association, of the Indian Territory; with cuts of all the brands, and the location of the cattle camps of the western part of the Indian Territory, and with the post office address of the owners.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
DIED. On Sunday night, April 10, at 10 p.m., Mary, wife of A. D. Edwards, of Grouse creek, of pneumonia. The funeral took place on Monday at 4 p.m., and the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large number of her relatives and neighbors, by whom she will be greatly missed.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
We saw Charlie Lish, one of Grouse creek's best farmers, drive out of town last week with a brand new corn planter and marker, which he had just purchased at G. W. Cunning- ham's agricultural implement depot.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
CANAL.
The A. C. W. P. C. Co. have almost completed one-half of the grading to be done upon their canal, and the same now begins to loom up in a shape that somewhat accords with the pictures indulged in by a vivid imagination.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
SABBATH SCHOOL CONVENTION.
The third semi-annual convention of the Cresswell Township Sabbath Schools will be held in the U. P. Church Thursday, April 21, 1881; commencing at 10 a.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
A. A. Newman returned from the East Saturday, where he has been purchasing his spring stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The A. T. & S. F., last Monday, put a new passenger coach on the road between this city and Mulvane. It was much needed and will materially add to the pleasure, or rather, relieve the tediousness of traveling.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The case of Chas. Brash, charged with stealing fruit trees, etc., which came off last Saturday, and in which Messrs. Asp and Swarts were retained for the defense, resulted in a verdict of not guilty.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The city election, in Winfield, last week resulted as follows. Mayor: M. G. Troup. Councilmen: J. Moffit, M. L. Read. Treasurer: T. R. Bryan. Attorney: O. M. Seward. Police Judge and J. P.: N. E. Tansey.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Mr. D. Brooks, the father of our C. O. Brooks, who has been visiting the city for several weeks past, took his departure on the Saturday train for Eureka Springs, Arkansas, where he thinks somewhat of locating.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
We learn that S. P. Channell, a former resident of this city, but now living at Minneapo lis, Minnesota, who left this city on account of ill health, has been suffering from chills and fever all winter; but, to use his own words, "they are getting lighter every day."
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
W. H. Speers has just added a kitchen and porch to his residence, which much improves the appearance of the same. Messrs. Beecher & Son were the builders; and, as a matter of course, the work is well done.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
We dropped into the blacksmith shop of Rarick & Pickering last Saturday and found them and several workmen busily engaged. They report business good and have now on hand enough work to keep them busy for some time.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Mrs. Dr. Leonard intends to leave town today, with her family, for a visit in the northeastern part of the State; from thence she will join her husband, Dr. M. R. Leonard, at Lake Eustis, Florida, in which State they expect to locate. The Dr. and Mrs. Leonard were amongst our first settlers, and were highly respected in this community. Their many friends, we are assured, unite with us in wishing them "God speed" wherever they may cast their lot in the future.
[COURIER ITEMS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The stone work on the Brettun House received its finishing touches Monday. The building is now ready for the finishing work.
Ed. G. Gray severed his connection with the TRAVELER and left on Monday's train for Colorado. Ed. is a first-class journalist and will make his mark, especially in the West, where his fire-eating proclivities can have full sway.
Allison Toops, the prisoner who escaped from jail last week, has been recaptured. He was found on the road near Maple City, and was completely worn out. It was thought the fellow was partly deranged when he left.
The Winfield Bank declared its fourth semi-annual dividend, on April 1st, of ten percent, with a good surplus left. The bank stock is rising rapidly. An offer of $1.10 was refused last week. At the present rates of interest Winfield Bank stock, as an investment, is worth $2. The bank is booming and no mistake.
Several Winfield gentlemen have organized a coal company with the base of operations at Grenola. They have several fine specimens of surface coal from the shaft, taken out six feet below the ground. They intend to go down one hundred feet. Col. McMullen is president, and Dr. Mendenhall, Secretary.
[SOME NOTICES/LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
The mayor of Arkansas City, Kansas, having applied to the district judge for a commission to condemn the right of way for a water course across the City of Arkansas City, Kansas, beginning at the south boundary of said city, on block No. 96, according to the plat now on file in the office of Registrar of Deeds of Cowley County, Kansas. And the said commission will, on the 16th day of May, prox. proceed to appraise the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
FOR RENT!
Small farm, good house, good water, and other conveniences on easy terms. Enquire of J. T. Shepard, Central drug store.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
FOR RENT.
My farm, situated one mile n. w. of Arkansas City. A good house and fine orchard, all for a reasonable cash rent. Inquire of W. J. Mowry, or at Kellogg & Mowry's drug store.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
FOR SALE!
Ice house, 270 tons of ice, ice plows, saws, and other tools, Inquire of A. J. Chapel or Boon Hartsock.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
ICE! ICE!! ICE!!! ICE!!!
Ice can be had in any quantity, and at anytime during the season at Kellogg & Mowry's, also delivered to any part of the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
WANTED, IMMEDIATELY!
At the Central Drug Store, Everybody owing to call and settle, Either by note or cash. Our books must be closed by the 1st of May, 1881. Please give this prompt attention, and oblige Shepard, Maxwell & Walker.
[THE ROUND UP AT CALDWELL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881. Editorial Page.
THE ROUND UP.
It was decided by the convention of stockmen at Caldwell that the round up would commence on the first day of May, at Monfort Johnson's ranch on the Canadian. The range was divided into six districts, the following account of which we take from the Commercial's report.
District No. 1
includes the country on the North and South Canadians. Tony Day, Captain.
District No. 2
includes the range of the Kansas City company, Quinlan & Crawford, Greene & Co., Mahone, Stiff & Watkins. R. F. Crawford, captain.
District No. 3
includes the range of Wilson & Zummerman, Snow, Hatfield, Wood, Hutton, McClellan, and Stewart, the country east of Arkansas City and Chisholm trail road, and as far north as Red Rock. Thos. Hutton, captain.
District No. 4
includes the range of Messrs. Malaley, Hamilton, Bennett, & Blair; Blair & Battin, Kincaid, B. F. Buzzard, colored; Manning, Rock & Sandborn; Stoller & Reese; Flitch, Birchfield, Warlo & Garland; Beard & Day; Raymond & Lewis; Cooper, and B. Campbell. H. H. Bennett, captain.
District No. 5
includes the range of Messrs. Pryor, Miller, Drumm, Timberlake & Hall, Schlopp & Billenger, Jewell Bros., Streeter, Erwin Bros., Green & Preston, Blackstone and Campbell. A. Wilson, captain.
District No. 6
includes the range at Elm Springs and that of Hunter & Evans. J. B. Doyle, captain.
[GOULD'S KANSAS ROAD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881. Editorial Page.
GOULD'S KANSAS ROAD.
The Independence Tribune says "we have as yet no proof or reason to believe that the Gould road extensions in Kansas (three of them, and about 250 miles), have been abandoned, or that the Gould road has purchased the Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern railroad, west from Cherryvale, or that this corporation and the Santa Fe company have pooled, and the former drawn from this county. They are rumors, and only rumors so far.
"The postponement, we have reason to believe, is occasioned by the desire of the Gould management to outrival the Santa Fe company and reach certain points in Old Mexico first, and thereby obtain the franchises, which are very large. The contractors, who were to supply the steel rails, are six months behind in filling contracts. All the steel rail factories are running at their full capacity, and every ship from England brings over loads of rails, nevertheless the demand is now over the supply. Six days may change the market, and materials be plenty."
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
We have a circulating library.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Frank Gallotti is now making his headquarters at Durango, Colorado.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Boon Hartsock and family started for Colorado yesterday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
If you want to see a "boss" fence, you will find it on Capt. Nipp's residence lots.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
George Allen has charge of the painting in the interior of the Creswell Bank.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
The wheat in the vicinity of Dexter is said to be looking very poor, and a failure is feared.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Hon. A. J. Pyburn is now in Colorado on the qui vive for a good location in which to practice law.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Joe Garris is building quite a large residence in the southeast part of town, near the railroad track.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Mrs. Richardson, of Wichita, is staying in town upon a visit with her daughter, Mrs. F. C. Wood.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
E. R. Thompson and Manson Rexford are now running a general store in partnership, at Ritchfield, Minnesota.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
J. H. Sherburne, of Ponca Agency, was on our streets last week, looking after the needs of his business.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Dr. Kellogg has bought the ice put up by Hollenbeck, and advertises the same for sale in large or small quantities.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
E. D. Eddy returned from attending the meeting of the State Pharmaceutical association at Topeka, yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
T. W. Park & Co., have sold out their meat market to Mr. W. J. Gamel, who will conduct the business in the future.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
We are pained to learn that Rev. Mrs. Laverty has been quite sick for the past few days from an attack of neuralgia.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Messrs. Benedict & Kimmel have recently refitted their store, and are rapidly filling the same with a large supply of fresh groceries.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
S. J. Mantor's residence caught fire one day last week, but luckily the flames were subdued before any damage, to speak of, was done.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Mr. W. E. Chenoweth has been appointed a member of the School Board in place of Mr. Williams, who has removed from the district.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
George O. Allen has just finished painting Herman Godehard's delivery wagon, which gives our friend Herman the nobbiest delivery wagon in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Mr. J. I. Mitchell and family left for Colorado yesterday. We are sorry to lose them, but hope that the future may have nothing but good for them in store.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Mr. F. [?] Speers is much improving his residence by the addition of a 12 x 20 story and a half building, which at this writing is rapidly approaching completion.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
That "nice new fence" of Ed. Greer's was badly demoralized by last Friday's blaze in Winfield, which destroyed Mr. Kirkwood's residence opposite the courthouse.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
A strange disease has appeared among cattle in Van Zandt County, Texas. The legs of the animals perish away, becoming perfectly dry and dead, and then drop off.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Messrs. James Benedict and I. H. Bonsall returned from Junction City last Saturday, where they had been in attendance at the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
The City Restaurant, under the management of J. R. Betts, is just a bonanza for a hungry man to strike, and the patronage he is receiving proves his efforts are appreciated.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Mr. A. Harnley and wife have returned from Van Wert, Ohio, and are now living in the northwest part of town. Mr. Harnley will interest himself in the stock business during the spring and fall.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
LITERARY. We are pleased to chronicle the fact that Arkansas City has at last a circulating library. Mr. R. E. Grubbs, at the Postoffice Stationery Store, has purchased quite a large stock of books, which he proposes to use as a circulating library. This is something that has been needed for a long time, and now that good books, at a merely nominal price, are within the reach of all, there is no excuse for anyone not being reasonably well-read. Good books are the best of companions, they cannot do harm, and almost invariably result in permanent benefit to those who use them intelligently. Go get you a book, read it, and be happy.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
FREE METHODIST. This religious sect has quite a following in Arkansas City, but at present no organization exists. The preaching and practice of this church is very much after the style of the early Methodists, and they retain almost intact the M. E. discipline. They are particularly opposed to formality and worldliness and seek to contend with the same by the studied simplicity and holiness of their lives, and a living advocacy of the doctrine of "Sanctification from sin in this life." Seeking after the things which are of God, they expect the reproach of the world.
Services are held every Sabbath, at 3 p.m., at the residence of D. J. Kennedy in the northwest part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Arkansas City has its waterworks completed, but alas, they cannot yet be utilized by reason of an insufficient supply of water. Monitor.
Well, we'll forgive you for the above, Joe, seeing that, in the light of the latter days, our waterworks are a glorious success. Our windmill is in good working order, and there is an abundance of water to employ it. The tank is nearly full all the time, and those persons who have pipes laid into their houses are now reveling in an unlimited supply of aqua. It is in contemplation to supply a much larger number of our citizens with this necessary of life than was at first deemed practicable, seeing that it can be done without impairing the efficiency of the works in case of fire. If you had had our waterworks, Joe, instead of the mounted spirit, Winfield would not have been minus that two-story house we saw burn down last Friday afternoon.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
A SUCCESSFUL FIRM. Energy will win, is an acknowledged truism, apropos of which we may state that while in Howard, Elk County, recently having some land business to transact, we dropped into a large Loan and Real Estate office, which proved to be a branch establishment of our well known friends, Messrs. Jarvis, Conklin & Co., of Winfield. We were still more surprised, however, a few days later, when in Kansas City, to find this firm occupying an office on Delaware St. of that city.
Mr. S. M. Jarvis has been a resident of our county for ten years, and we are truly pleased to see such indubitable proofs of success evinced by the firm of which he is a member. We will guarantee there is not a firm in southern Kansas that makes a more desirable class of loans, or has as many friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Messrs. Rarick & Pickering and Ford & Berger have had a hand in the construction of a brand new wagon for Endicott & Loveland, of the city meat market, which new wagon may be seen on our streets, and speaks well for the mechanical skill of the builders.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
The County Commissioners, during their session last week, allowed a large number of bills, one item of over eight hundred dollars, being for the relief of paupers. Should this item increase at the same rate in the future as in the past two years, it will ere long impoverish the county.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
We are under obligations to Hon. C. R. Mitchell, one of the proprietors of the Geuda Springs, for complimentary tickets to their elegant baths, now completed and in good order at the above Springs. These waters have undeniably great medical virtues which we shall take much pleasure in testing in our own proper person.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
The baptismal services, at the M. E. church, last Sunday morning, were largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Laverty, the pastor, who admitted to membership ten persons, four by the rite of baptism by sprinkling, three by immersion, and three by letter.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
At the meeting of the City Council, held in the Council room, on Monday, April 11th, the following gentlemenMayor and council-electwere sworn in and a called meeting was immediately held, and the following committees appointed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
James Benedict, J. B. Nipp, and W. H. Speers.
ORDINANCES:
H. Godehard, James Benedict, and O. S. Rarick.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
O. S. Rarick, H. Godehard, and W. H. Speers.
WAYS AND MEANS:
J. B. Nipp, James Benedict, and W. H. Speers.
WATER WORKS:
W. H. Speers, O. S. Rarick, and J. B. Nipp.
On motion, adjourned to meet the first Monday in May, that being the regular meeting.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
This, from the Ft. Smith Independent, explains itself.
We have two little steamers now running from Ft. Smith to points above in the Indian Territory. This line has a lively and increasing trade between Fort Smith and the upper lands in merchandise, lumber, corn, hides, cotton seed, baled cotton and hay, and from twelve to twenty passengers each trip.
Commodore Huff has recently placed on the line a new boatthe "Fort Smith"de- signed to run in the trade between Fort Smith and Arkansas City, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
GOOD TIME COMING. The Young Ladies' Home Mission Society will hold a Festival at the Central Avenue Hotel, on next Friday evening at 7 o'clock, for which preparations have been made on a scale which cannot fail of resulting in a regular old-fashioned, hearty good time. A cordial invitation is extended to all to be present and help in the good work which this society has in hand. The proceeds will be devoted to the alleviation of distress in our midst, and all who attend will spend a pleasant evening, and at the same time help along this meritorious work. Supper will be provided at 25 cents and ice cream and cake at 10 cents. Come one, come all.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
A prairie fire in the northwest part of town last Thursday was, with difficulty, prevented from doing a great amount of damage. By dint of hard work it was overpowered, but at one time it seemed probable that Mr. Norton's house would burn, as well as several others in the neighborhood. Mr. Norton lost his grape vines, and Mr. Newman had about one hundred nice young fruit trees destroyed by this fire.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Last Friday completed the first month of the spring term of school. The following particulars, with reference to the first and second primary departments were handed to us.
In the primary department, in charge of Mrs. Theaker, the number of pupils enrolled was 68; in the second, under the charge of Miss Findley, 40 were enrolled. A class of 16 were sent from the first to the second primary department, and a class of 10 from the second primary to the intermediate department.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Orren Troupe shot Wm. Lake dead last Monday afternoon at Mulvane, Kansas. The affair grew out of a dispute about a debt. Troupe gave himself up to the officers.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Wyckoff & Son have lately much enlarged their stock of groceries, and have added thereto a stock of clothing. The store has been fitted out with new counters and shelving to accommodate the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Mr. Tom Scott, of Cadiz, Ohio, brother to Capt. C. M. Scott, arrived in the city last Thursday, being just in time to accompany his big brother into the land of "Lo."
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Our genial young friend, Joe Baldridge, of Winfield, came down to the city on the Saturday evening train for the purpose of taking in the canal, at least, that's what he told us, so it must be.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Read Mrs. Watson's "ad" of new Millinery goods, which appears in this issue. The stock is first class, and embraces everything needed in this line.
AD:
NEW SPRING MILLINERY.
MRS. E. WATSON
has just received a large and superior assortment of new MILLINERY goods, which are now open for inspection.
THE STOCK EMBRACES
Pattern Hats and Bonnets in the Newest Styles; also Hats and Bonnets untrimmed, in Straw, Chip, and Fancy Braids, Flowers, Ribbons, Trimming, Silks and Satins, Shade Hats in great variety. Ladies please call and see the goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
We call attention to the "ad" of Mrs. Wm. Henderson. Her stock of goods is very extensive, and ladies will please take notice her opening will be held next Saturday.
AD:
MILLINERY.
Ladies you will find the most complete stock of fine Millinery Goods in town at Mrs. W. M. Henderson's popular Millinery Store on North Summit Street, where the new sign swings.
Bleaching and pressing done; Feathers recurled, etc. Also stamping for braiding, embroidering, etc. Opening Saturday, 23rd.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Messrs. Anderson and Garris had a narrow escape the other day by the falling of a scaffold upon which they were working in the building in course of erection by Mr. Garris. No serious damage was done, however, but it "vas von tide squeeze," all the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
While in Winfield the other day, thanks to the courtesy of Mr. E. P. Kinne, we drove around the hub and took in its various improvements. Buildings are going up in all parts of town as well as other improvements. A driving park in the north part of town, near Dutch creek, is to be a prominent feature before very long. A large amount of garden products is grown and shipped West from the garden in the northeast part of town. Oh, yes! There's life in the old town yet.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
SODA WATER. Yesterday we happened into Kellogg & Mowry's Drug store and were agreeably surprised to find the Fountain in working order, and can say from experience that Ginger ale and Peruvian Beer are good. These gentlemen evidently believe that early bird and worm story.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
John W. Irons, of Grouse Creek, called upon us last Monday, and informs us he intends visiting the Gunnison country this summer. Mr. Irons is a pushing and energetic man as the improvements he has put on his farm, in the last few months, will testify. He has invested over $1,500 in cash, to say nothing about the labor. We wish him luck.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Mr. Henry Alexander, with whom we became acquainted in Wellington, dropped upon us last Friday. Mr. Alexander is now engaged in railroading, and was down in this section looking after men and teams to work on the St. L. F. S. & Wichita R. R. See his notice.
WANTED!
500 men and 300 teams, at $3 per day, to work on the St. Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita R. R. Contracts for grading let to good responsible parties. Apply to D. P. Alexander, Iola, Kansas; or to Chicago clothing store, Wichita, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Colorado, to which our disappointed citizens are wending their way, is a paradise compared with Cowley County? At Silver Cliff, on the 11th inst., it snowed two feet on the level. How is that for high?
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
The rain storm last Sunday raised the Grouse near Dexter some three or four feet. The storm was accompanied by heavy hail, which in some places drifted three feet deep.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
We had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Fenn, of Sac & Fox Agency, yesterday. The Dr. is in town to meet his daughter, who has been attending college at Oskaloosa, Iowa, and is expected to arrive today.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Our old-time friend and whilom fellow-citizen, Mr. Berkey, of Salt City, favored our town with his genial smile last Friday. He reports everything as progressing tip top in the sanatorium of the Southwest.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Cap Sanford left for Eureka Springs, Arkansas, last Friday, where he will most probably locate. Captain leaves a number of warm friends here who wish him success wherever he may cast his lot.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
We saw a young gentleman carrying a full set of paraphernalia for archery the other day. What is to prevent our young folks getting up an archery club this summer? Bows and arrows are plenty, anyhow.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
Mr. J. H. Pickett, of Guelph Township, Sumner County, gave us a pleasant call last Friday. He reports everyone in that section of the country is hard at work planting corn or other farm work. He says most of their early wheat is looking first class, but the late sown is more or less winter killed.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PRESBYTERY.
Annual report of the Arkansas City church to the Presbytery, at Emporia, from April 1st, 1880, to April 1st, 1881.
Elders: 6. Deacons: 1.
Communicants: 121. Added by examination: 30; added by certificate: 13.
Baptisms: 18. (Adults, 16; Infants, 2.)
S. S. Membership: 130.
Funds contributed: $86.80 as follows.
Home Missions, $10.00. Foreign Missions, $8.00.
Education, $10.00. Relief Fund, $8.00. Freedmen, $7.00.
General Assembly, $7.80. Congregational, $9.00.
Miscellaneous, $7.00. REV. S. B. FLEMING, PASTOR.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
J. E. Cox, J. Chaffee, J. M. Gates, and several others, whose names we were unable to learn, started for Colorado yesterday, a la prairie schooner.
[MONITOR NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
MONITOR ITEMS.
Winfield is out of debt and has money in its treasury; while Wellington has outstanding scrip in the amount of $6,658.39 and a bankrupt treasury.
The west warders have put out 28 trees around their school building, and a few more trees to be put in. Now give the yard a good fence and the work will be well done.
We are afraid the Democratic party has lost Lafe Pence. He writes Mr. Scovill that he is located at Rico, Colorado, and has already received more law business than he had in Winfield during the whole year. Lafe is an exceptionally good boy and we are glad to hear of his success.
MARRIED. For a clear cut, close-fitting marriage ceremony, commend applicants to Samuel Sherman, of Windsor township. While all the essentials are mentioned in the ceremony, the unnecessary "serve, obey, and support" are left out. [NOTE: NAME OF BRIDE IS LEFT OUT!]
[NOTICE: APPLICATION FOR PARDON OF ALFRED CONWAY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of May at 11 o'clock a.m., 1881, an application will be made to his excellency, Gov. John P. St. John, at Topeka, Kansas, for the pardon of Alfred Conway, convicted at the December term (A. D. 1880) of the Cowley County District Court, of an assault and wounding, under such circumstances, that, it would have been manslaughter if death had ensued. See sec. 42 chap. 31 "of crimes and punish ments" act., and sentenced to six months, confinement in the Cowley County jail. Said sentence expires June 16th, 1881. MITCHELL & HOUSTON.
[ARKANSAS CITY WATER WORKS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
OUR WATER WORKS.
A GRAND SUCCESS AND A NOTABLE ACQUISITION TO
ARKANSAS CITY.
There are few things more conducive to the well-being of a community than a plentiful supply of pure water, for domestic and public use, as well as for the protection afforded against the spreading of destructive fires. Situated as we have hitherto been, dependent for our supply of this necessity of life upon several deep wells, which, although fully adequate for all ordinary wants were of necessity almost useless as a protection to property from fire, made the urgency of our need for something more effective than the existing supply more and more apparent each day.
But the old has given place to the new, and today Arkansas City can boast the possession of as fine and effective a system of water works as can, of the like caliber, be found anywhere. It is now scarcely a year since the project of supplying the city with water was first broached, yet that short time has sufficed, thanks to the energy and public spirit of the ex-Mayor and City Council, in conferring upon the city the inestimable advantages of an unlimited supply of pure spring water. The works, of which a short description is herein given, were put in at a total cost to the city of about $1,700, counting in the $300 expended on the well. This outlay will be far more than recompensed in the event of its preventing one destructive fire, let alone the advantages daily conferred upon our citizens.
The machinery necessary to the pumping of the water into the tank consists of an "Eclipse Windmill," supplied by the Fairbanks Co. This windmill, which is run by a wheel 14 feet in diameter, is automatic in its action, and therefore needs no attention or regulation other than to be started and stopped.
This part of the works is located near W. H. Speers' mill, and the supply of water is furnished from a spring that has never, in the past twelve years, been known to fail. It may be well to mention, that though the pumps were kept constantly going last week, no visible effect was observed in the level of the water of the spring.
The tank, or reservoir, is located on South Summit Street, and has a capacity of 993 barrels. It is constructed substantially of pine, is fourteen feet in height, well painted and mounted upon a stone foundation, also fourteen feet in height. It is estimated that the level of the water is forty feet above the road level at the fire plug on Matlack's corner. There are three fire plugs on Summit street, at the intersection of Central, Fifth, and Sixth Avenues, with three family hydrants between them.
Messrs. O. P. Houghton, W. E. Gooch, and Maj. Sleeth have already laid the water into their residences, and as soon as the pipes are laid on other thoroughfares, a matter now under consideration, we think the expense of running the works will be more than covered by the amount paid for this privilege alone.
At this writing the tank, which has been gradually soaking, is full to its utmost capacity, in which condition it will in the future be kept.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Corn planting is most over.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
A. A. Newman has gone to New York.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Dr. J. Vawter bought him a $100 horse last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Free Soda at the Central Drug Store next Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
R. C. Haywood is absent in the East on a business trip.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Cap Nipp left for Colorado yesterday, to be absent several weeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Potatoes $2.00 a bushel; virtually a prohibition price for table use.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
It never rains but it pours. Free soda at E. D. Eddy's next Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Mrs. Laverty is now convalescent from her recent attack of neuralgia.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Mrs. Wm. Canfield left for South Pueblo last Saturday, whither she goes to join her husband.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
We hear some talk of the resuscitation of the A. C. S. C. Band. We hope it may prove to be correct.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
C. O. Brooks and wife left for Eureka Springs last week, where he expects to engage in the livery business.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Messrs. Wright, Walker, and Clark are at Eureka Springs, Arkansas, looking up a location for a drug store.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Miss Lucy Walton, of West Liberty, Iowa, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Matlack, and will probably stay all summer.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
BIRTH. Col. McMullen steps a little higher than usualall owing to a little bank president, of regulation weight. Telegram
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society, of Arkansas City, will meet at the residence of Mrs. Grimes, on next Thursday, 28th, at half past 2 o'clock.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Mr. J. E. Miller has rented and is now occupying the Channell house. This property is one of the best improved in town, and will make a charming summer residence.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Mr. Wm. Rose has been putting up a house that is decidedly out of the common run in this country. He expects to have it completed, ready for occupancy, during the coming week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Hunnewell is now a city, the first election having been held on the 13th inst., resulting in the election of J. A. Hughes as Mayor, and a full complement of other municipal authorities.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Our county superintendent, R. C. Story, was in town Thursday and Friday, of last week, inspecting the schools and attending the Sabbath School Convention held at the U. P. Church.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
We understand those scales of Schiffbauer Bros. are now in good shape. The TRAV ELER told one of them concentrated arrangements about "em" last week, but the dear people can bet on us now.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
All Masons desirous of participating in the excursion to Winfield, on the 3rd inst., will please notify the committee, Messrs. H. P. Farrar, J. Ridenour, and Chas. Hutchins, to that effect as early as possible.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
The Rev. Mr. Fleming, of Arkansas City, on last Sabbath performed the duty imposed upon him by the synod, and declared the pulpit of the Presbyterian church in this city vacant. While doing this he also preached a very interesting sermon, which was replete with lessons for the members as to their duties, etc., as Christians, to their church and pastor.
Wellingtonian.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Miss Etta Maxwell, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, who has been visiting for several months past, in the family of S. E. Maxwell, returned to her home last week. This young lady came to Kansas, less than twelve months since, a confirmed invalid, but thanks to the generous climate of this section, she is now restored to perfect health. Miss Albertine Maxwell accompanied her to Iowa, where she intends to spend the summer months visiting her friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
The festival given by the young ladies' Home Mission Society last Friday evening, was a success in every way. The total receipts of the evening amounted to $23, out of which $7 expenses were taken, leaving a net profit of $16.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Variety is the spice of life, at least so says the proverb, but we doubt whether the variety afforded to passengers by the varied quality of sidewalks on Summit street is duly appreciated. Most of the walks on our main streets are good, but there are still suffered to remain sections of the old wooden walks, put down in 1874, which are in a dilapidated condition, and a source of much discomfort and danger to foot passengers.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Dr. H. D. Kellogg has recently much improved his residence lots, or rather block, in the west part of town. The trees have all been trimmed, fence repaired, garden planted, and the entire premises fixed up in a style that will, when spring has fairly spread her mantle of green there over, make it one of the cosiest little houses in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
MASONIC. An invitation having been extended from Adelphi Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Winfield, to Crescent Lodge, of this city, to attend, as a lodge, their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 3, at which there will be work in the third degree, all Masons in good standing are invited to respond thereto. The train will leave here at the usual time in the afternoon, and will not return till late at night. The excursion, so far as the trip is concerned, is not strictly Masonic. Such of our citizens, with their families, as are desirous of visiting the county seat, are invited to accompany it. Should a sufficient number agree to go, reduced rates can be had. It is expected and hoped that the ladies will favor the excursion with their company, as it will afford them an opportunity to make quite a round of visits among their friends at the hub.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
One of the most beautiful residences, in the city, is that of Dr. J. T. Shepard, in the southwest part of town. It is substantially, yet tastefully built, surrounded by trees, shrubbery, and quite extensive pleasure grounds, which are laid out in good style, and enclosed by a neatly painted fence. The interior of the house in every way harmonizes with the exterior, both in convenience of arrangement and all the necessary adjuncts so essential to comfort on this mundane sphere. This is especially attractive just now, being fresh from the hands of the workmen, who have been busily occupied in painting, graining, and papering it throughout, until, aided by the elegant carpets and upholstery, pictures, and bric a brac it gains that indefinable air of refinement so eminently characteristic of the "American home."
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Mr. J. C. Loveland accidentally cut his eye-lid with a whip lash one day last week, while driving stock. Though an ugly and painful wound was inflicted, we are glad no more serious harm was done.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
We notice the work of grading, on Central Avenue, between Summit Street and Stanton's stable, is in progress. It has been long needed, and we hope will be efficiently performed.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
We see unmistakable signs of regeneration around the home of Mr. A. A. Davis. Some paint already has put in an appearance, and we judge from the lumber lying around, A. A. means to fix up real good in the near future.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Mr. George O. Allen has sold out his business to a Mr. Oldham, of St. Joseph, and expects to visit Colorado next summer. Mr. Allen has been one of us for so long that we can hardly realize his desertion as possible, and have a notion he will return to his first love ere many moons.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
MONITOR ITEMS.
Wichita has a new daily, called the Tribune, and furnished at six cents a week.
Corn and hay in this city has gone out of sight. Corn costs forty-one cents by the carload, and retails at forty-five cents.
On Monday the proprietor of the Telegram received a dispatch announcing the severe illness of Mr. Brettun, and Mr. Black at once left for Hampton, Illinois.
Under date of April 20th, Mr. Long, fish commissioner of the State of Kansas, writes Senator Hackney that he has stocked the streams of Cowley County with 15,000 Salmon trout. This is but the beginning of what we are to have. We will give Mr. Long credit for this most excellent commencement.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
DEXTER ITEMS.
The prospects for a general crop is more encouraging at present than it has ever been. The recent rain has completely wet the ground and the farmers are happy.
The wheat is coming on as fast as could be expected, owing to the coldness of the winter, though some fields are injured by the severe winter, but not seriously.
There will be a larger acreage of corn planted this spring than last, for the farmers are becoming awakened to their interests and will plant more corn and sow less wheat.
The wheat along Grouse valley is the best in the county. We had quite a hail storm on last Sunday night, drifting in places four and five feet deep. Mr. John Reynold's stone fence was damaged considerably, it washing stones of very large size across the road. Such a storm was never known before in this part of the country. Cambridge Commercial.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
NEZ PERCE INDIANS.
The Presbytery of Emporia, at its meeting at Wichita last week, adopted the following resolutions in regard to the work among the Nez Perce Indians.
Resolved, 1st. That Presbytery has heard, with feelings of the very greatest and most profound gratitude, to the great King and head of the church, of the organization by Messrs. Fleming, Wilson, and Marshal, of a Presbyterian church of ninety-eight members among the Nez Perce Indians upon our border, as one of the most remarkable and encouraging works of grace with which it has been our happy privilege to be connected. And,
2nd. That Presbytery unite in a prayer of thanksgiving under the direction of the Moderator to Almighty God for his great and wonderful grace to these people. And
3rd. That Presbytery affirm to the board of Home Missions its most profound interest in these Indian people, and invoke in their behalf, the tenderest interest and care of this board in the future.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
Durango, the new Colorado town, towards which several of our citizens are looking with longing eyes, is a nice place, as is evidenced by the following episode.
"The Republican's Durango special says: Early on the morning of the 10th, Charles Mormon, a Leadville stage driver, with two companions, entered a theatre and gambling house. Mormon drew a revolver as he entered and with an oath fired twice, killing Polk Bradley, a peaceable citizen and a stranger to Mormon, and wounding a young man in the arm, and fled, but he was overtaken and jailed. Late at night unmasked vigilantes took the prisoner from the jail and hung him to a tree in the presence of several hundred citizens. Notice was given that it would be death to the man who cut him down before morning."
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
We notice in several of our grocery stores a real handy contrivance in the shape of a barrel holder, by aid of which a full barrel can be swung around with as much ease as an empty one by the old method. This is one of the few things that sell on sight, and we know the agent struck it rich in this city.
NOTE: FOURTH PAGE OF APRIL 27, 1881, TRAVELER, CONTAINS THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS, APRIL SESSION, 1881, AND FOUR ROAD NOTICES....I SKIPPED!
[PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING COWS AND HEIFERS: OSAGE AGENCY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING COWS AND HEIFERS FOR
THE INDIAN SERVICE.
Sealed proposals for furnishing four hundred (400) cows, with calves by their sides, and twelve hundred (1,200) yearling heifers, for the Indian service at Osage Agency, Indian Territory.
Also, seventy-five (75) cows, with calves by their sides, and one hundred and fifty (150) yearling heifers, for the Indian service at Kaw Agency, Indian Territory, will be received by the undersigned until 2 o'clock p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 1881, at which time bids will be opened at the office of the agent, and contracts awarded.
The following specifications and conditions will be observed, viz: The above cattle must be natives of the Indian Territory or Northern Texas; the cows to be between the ages of three (3) and six (6) years, of good average size, with calves by their sides; the heifers to be yearlings past, also of good average size, all of the above must be in good condition, subject to thorough inspection, with the liberty of refusing such as are considered unfit for the purpose for which they are intended, and are to be delivered at the respective Agencies on, or before, August 5, 1881.
All bids must be accompanied by a certified check, or equivalent, on some United States Depository, payable to the order of the agent, for at least five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, which shall be forfeited to the United States in case any bidder receiving an award shall fail to execute promptly a contract, with good and sufficient sureties, according to the terms of his bid, otherwise to be returned to the bidder.
Payment will be made through the Indian office, Washington, D. C., as soon as practicable, after the delivery of the stock.
The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. Bids will be received for all or part of the stock; should be endorsed, "Proposals for furnishing cows or heifers," as the case may be, addressed to the undersigned at Osage Agency, Indian Territory.
A. J. MILES, U. S. Indian Agent.
[TRIAL DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT - MAY TERM, 1881.]
Arkansas City Traveler, 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.
Patrick Harkins vs. David F. Edmonds.
C. C. Harris vs. Sanford Day.
Mercy M. Funk vs. Cynthia Clark, et al.
W. H. H. Marris vs. T. W. Gant, et al.
James Kelly vs. Frank Manny.
J. A. Myton vs. S. H. Myton, et al.
M. E. Bolton vs. Caroline Arnold.
S. D. Pryor et al vs. M. L. Read et al.
John Lowry vs C S & F S R R Co.
Seymour Tarrant vs. David Hitchcock.
Same vs. C. L. Harter et al.
John Pittinger vs. Samuel B. Atkinson et al.
B. B. Vandeventer vs. S K & W R R Co.
John S. Mann vs. J. D. Burt et al.
John B. Lynn vs. S K & W R R Co.
M. L. Read vs. Francis M. Small et al.
M. L. Read vs. John J. Breene et al.
Curns & Manser vs. Warren Gilleland.
J. W. Lane vs. T. S. Green.
John Stuart vs. B. Corrygan.
Edward Geist vs. same.
John Templeton vs. same.
J. E. Haynes & Co. vs. R. L. Cowles.
Wm. D. Ragon vs. John Brooks.
Emma J. Keffer vs. George Brown et al.
Appling & Burnett vs. L. J. Webb et al.
Nancy J. Stansberry vs. Geo. W. Rodgers.
Ed G. Cole vs. S K & W R R Co.
Mater & Son vs. same.
Emma J. Keffer vs. A. T. Shenneman et al.
Albert P. Johnson vs. S K & W R R Co.
John L. Burkey vs. John A. Wallace.
Joseph M. Weeks vs. A T & S F R R Co.
Oscar F. Weeks vs. same.
Martha C. Dyer vs. Andrew R. Wilson.
Daniel Bell vs. County Commissioners.
E. M. Bird vs. same.
J. R. Harmon vs. same.
C. C. Hollister vs. same.
Sarilda Paxton vs. Clayton A. Paxton.
Miles L. Smith vs. W. P. Olney et al.
Henry S. Ireton vs. Charles A. Bliss.
D. M. Osbourn vs. Godfred Mast et al.
Harry McNeil vs. A. T. Shenneman.
John Moffitt vs. John W. Smiley et al.
Same vs. Thomas Wright et al.
Joseph W. Pugsly vs. A. T. Shenneman.
Mary Lawson vs. Peter Lawson.
Wyland J. Keffer vs. T. H. Norman.
McCord, Nave & Co. vs. A. T. Shenneman.
City of Winfield vs. Joseph Poor.
Malin, Fowler & Co. vs. Knisley & Bowles.
John Himelspach vs. same.
Ida Arnold vs. Elizabeth Dressel et al.
John B. Fleming vs. C. C. Krow.
Winfield Bank vs. T. M. Linscott.
Moore Brothers vs. J. H. McBeth.
J. L. Byers vs. W. B. Seward et al.
M. L. Read vs. H. Tisdale et al.
Basheba Goodell vs. Charles Goodell.
W. H. Fritch vs. T. M. Maddox.
Robert Allison vs. James H. Finch.
Frank C. Wood vs. George H. McIntire.
Hackney & McDonald vs. Bolton and Cresswell townships.
Thomas J. Jackson vs. James P. Williams et al.
James P. Walch vs. Knisley & Bowles.
S. L. Brettun vs. Jacob G. Titus et al.
Field, Leiter & Co. vs. A. T. Shenneman.
M. L. Read vs. John I. Rusbridge.
Brotherton & Silver, vs. Elmer V. Stevens.
H. P. Farrar vs. E. R. C. Gray.
John B. Tallman vs. John H. Willis et al.
James L. Huey vs. Agnes Wilson.
George B. Green vs. James Harden.
Libby & Moody vs. James Harden.
Amos Wiley vs. James Harden.
R. L. McDonald & Co. vs. Agnes Wilson.
Tennent, Walker & Co. vs. Agnes Wilson.
Evan Richards et al vs. S. B. Littell.
Aultman & Taylor Co. vs. George Hafer.
Winfield Bank vs. H. F. Burnett.
Rosanna E. Sydall vs. James H. Finchy.
W. M. Wyeth & Co. vs. F. Sydall.
S. P. Knisely vs. A. T. Shenneman.
Frank J. Sydall vs. James H. Finch.
T. E. Lewis vs. E. A. Wilson.
In the matter of W. M. Null, for mill dam.
Adolphus H. Green vs. E. F. Widner et al.
Daniel Sheel vs. G. E. Bradt et al.
M. Brettun vs. Alvin F. McDeed.
Rufus B. Waite vs. F. E. Lewis.
M. L. Read vs. Samuel C. Fitzgerald.
F. E. Lewis vs. Charles Jones.
S. B. Tucker vs. O. F. Boyle et al.
Nancy A. Snodgrass vs. John Snodgrass.
Jennie P. Coleman vs. George W. Coleman.
L. Lowenstein vs. B. Saddler.
Mary Lowes vs. Lewis Sherbine.
J. E. Hoyt vs. A. T. Shenneman.
Comstock, Castle & Co. vs. D. S. Rose.
Elijah Wells vs. Nancy J. Wells.
Rilda P. Hughs vs. Charles Marshal.
Robert E. Wallace vs. Martin West et al.
Mary C. Anderson vs. Wm. D. Anderson.
Margaret J. Manning vs. Edwin C. Manning.
Almira L. Clay vs. Wm. H. Clay.
Hattie B. Fuller vs. J. S. Chick.
Justin Hollister vs. John L. Morton et al.
John W. Sargeant vs. Susan Sargeant.
John Lowry vs. F. A. Osborn.
Aultman & Taylor Co. vs. Reuben Corman et al.
Wm. C. Hastings vs. Thomas Copeland.
Mason & Tully vs. Malinda Clay et al.
Frank J. Sydal vs. Janice H. Finch.
N. C. Myers vs. Elijah Murphey et al.
Quincy A. Glass vs. School District 125.
John Rhodes vs. John T. Quarles.
James E. Searl vs. Overa V. Searl.
Simmons & Ott vs. J. B. Williams et al.
Thos. Jones vs. James Boyd.
[CORRESPONDENCE FROM "A.B.C." - LIFE INSURANCE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, May 4, 1881.
COMMUNICATED.
Editor Traveler: Permit me, through your columns, to give a slight idea of the plan proposed by many farmers in Bolton of forming a perfectly safe and cheap mode of life insurance. The end to be attained, and the course to be pursued, is as follows.
First. A charter is to be obtained under the laws of Kansas, based on the following plan:
Two hundred members are secured in Bolton and Cresswell townships of farmers, mechanics, and businessmen, who pay into the treasury from three to seven dollars, according to age, which would make not less than one thousand dollars. This money is deposited in one of our banks, to be secured by at least $3,000 worth of unencumbered real estate. The bank pays no interest, but, for the use of the money, acts as secretary and treasurer, keeps all the books, and makes all reports free of charge. The company elect a committee of five men each year, on whose voucher the bank pays over the money on the death of any member; said money to be paid within thirty days after any death in the company. On the death of a member, and the recommendation of a physician, the committee order the name of a new member enrolled on the books of the secretary.
Then (after the death of a member) an assessment of from three to five dollars is levied on all members, which must be paid within 30 days or their names will be struck from the books, and new members taken in their places; the object being to have neither more nor less than two hundred members on the books.
This plan is so simple, cheap, and withal so perfectly safe, that any man who wishes to insure his family, or pay off a mortgage in case of death, will not hesitate to join such a company. All would be acquainted, and each would know the circumstances when called upon for an assessment. One of your leading lawyers says a charter can be got in this shape, and, for his part, though he never yet insured his life, he expressed his willingness to join such a company.
What say you, Mr. Editor, and others, through the press, of such a plan and mode?
Who, among the young lawyers of Arkansas City, will take hold of it, and thus be a benefit to the community? There would be a contingent fund raised of say 25 cents to each member to pay for getting charter, printing, etc. Let us hear from all who are interested. Sixty days will suffice to put the company in working shape.
Pick all the flaws you can. Of one thing we are certain, there are no salaried officers nor marble fronts to support. Every dollar is safe (as long as mortgages are good), and the money cannot be diverted from its legitimate object, but is expended in the manner for which it is paid, and no other. A. B. C.
[INDIANS: CRISIS APPROACHING IN THE CHICKASAW NATION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
APPROACHING A CRISIS.
The situation in the Chickasaw Nation is approaching a crisis. The Indian agent at Muskogee has promulgated the following.
To whom it may concern:
In compliance with a command from B. F. Overton, that stock belonging to persons not citizens of the Chickasaw or Chocktaw Nations be removed from the Chickasaw country, the Hon. Commissioner of Indian Affairs has issued the following instructions to this office.
"Notify cattle men that they must remove their stock from the Chickasaw country on or before the first day of June next, unless permitted to remain longer by the authorities of the Nation.
E. M. MARBLE,
COMMISSIONER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS."
Parties interested will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly.
J. Q. TUFTS,
U. S. Indian Agent,
Union Agency, Muskogee, Indian Territory.
April 8, 1881.
A squad of United States soldiers have been ordered from Fort Sill to proceed to the Nation to be used in the enforcement of Overton's edicts. Caldwell Post.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Wm. Blakeney has gone to Carthage, Missouri.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
A. W. Berkey, of Salt City, was in town Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Winfield is to have a fire bell tower thirty feet high.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
L. D. and W. B. Skinner start for Maysville, Colorado, today.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Eureka Spring water is kept on draught in the Winfield drug stores.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Sign of the Big Boot. Read Al. Horn's new "ad" in this issue.
AD:
ALBERT HORN
Manufacturer & Dealer in
BOOTS & SHOES.
A new and complete stock of
SPRING GOODS just received.
LEATHER and Findings for SALE.
REPAIRING neatly and PROMPTLY done.
ALL WORK WARRANTED.
---
Sign of the
BIG BOOT.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Geo. McIntire has been putting up an addition to his new home in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
G. W. Herbert and T. W. Park left last Wednesday for Silver Cliff, Colorado.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Mrs. Sheels, of Winfield, was visiting Mrs. T. C. Bird from Tuesday to Friday of last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
C. M. Swarts has succeeded Wm. Blakeney as superintendent of the M. E. Sabbath school.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Manley Capron has added a summer kitchen to his residence in the northwest part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Mrs. Sheldon, of Chelsea, Butler Co., Kansas, is in town visiting her daughter, Mrs. T. L. Mantor.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Mr. T. J. Allen advertises in this issue for stock to pasture.
WANTED!
Stock to pasture 1-1/2 miles northwest of town. Reference, M. Harkins, Arkansas City, Kansas. T. J. ALLEN.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Miss Maggie Earhart, of Oxford, is in this city visiting her sister, Miss Annie, at Rev. Laverty's.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Hon. C. R. Mitchell left on Friday morning last for a business tour in Ohio and other Eastern States.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
A. C. Wells and Thos. and Russell Baird talk of making a trip to Colorado sometime in the near future.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Wm. Parr, one of our oldest subscribers, called on us last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Mr. Saml. Hoyt expects to leave for Canada the early part of next week. He will probably remain for some months.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
J. A. Stafford and family have gone to Colorado. They will make the trip in the old band wagon of the A. C. S. C. Band.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
C. L. Snyder has been suffering from a sore throat and cold the past few days, but is now getting around again in good shape.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
STRAYED. From Walker's Ranch, Indian Territory, on April 22nd, a couple of horses. For description see Notice.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881. Notice.
STRAYED! From Walker's Ranch, Indian Territory, on April 22nd, two horses, described as follows: One blood bay horse, about 15-1/2 hands high, about 6 years old, with white spot on left side of head, the size of a silver dollar. One bay mare, about 15 hands high, a lump just above right nostril, paces under saddle. Information regarding the above can be left at the TRAVELER office, Arkansas City, or at my Ranch. GEO. L. WALKER.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
T. J. Gilbert, of Kaw Agency, was in town last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Mr. John Mott has opened out a new harness shop just south of the Yankee Notion store. He is expecting a new stock of goods shortly.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
The Trial Docket for the present term of the District Court will be found on the outside of this issue. There are 45 criminal cases and 120 civil cases.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Stockmen in this vicinity are talking up the holding of a meeting for the purpose of protecting native cattle from the Texas drive in the Territory. It is much needed.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
E. R. Thompson has sold his Drug Store, at Cleardale, to F. L. Davis, late of Salt City. Mr. Davis took immediate possession, and we hope will make it a success.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
There will be a Baptist meeting at the White Church, on next Sabbath at three and a half o'clock, p.m. Rev. J. Cairns, off Winfield will conduct the services.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
The M. E. Sunday School May party will be held next Saturday, in Godfrey's grove, on the Walnut river.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
The bridges on the Arkansas river, above Wichita, are all reported more or less damaged by freshets, some of them seriously. The Sterling bridge is almost totally destroyed.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Mr. John Gooch, of Oakland Agency, Indian Territory, arrived in town Monday last. He will spend several days in town purchasing and loading supplies of potatoes, corn, etc., for the Indians.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Allen & Braggins have finished the inside painting and graining of the Creswell bank, thus making this bank one of the most handsome appearing business houses in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Stacy Matlack's new awning is the first evidence of the sunny season we have yet noticed. It is a first-class affair, and harmonizes well with the goodly store building it adorns.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
That Ginger Ale at Kellogg & Mowry's is just the thing for warm weather. Try it and be happy.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Jas. Penton called on us last week. He says the wheat in his vicinity is looking first-class, and corn is rapidly showing above the ground.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
The first work in the regular order on this spring's "round ups", in the Territory, commenced May 1st. Some preparations have been made to facilitate the work, and the boys will doubtless have a high time during the present month.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
The druggists of the State have generally agreed not to take out a license to sell spirits, which obviates the necessity of giving bonds. This will have a tendency to expel the stuff from the State, and render it unattainable for one and all purposes.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Mr. J. C. Topliff, our worthy P. M., left on the train Monday afternoon for a trip to Chicago, and from there to New York and Boston. He expects to be absent about a month, during which time he will visit his friends and relatives in the above named cities.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Clay Hayden, a colored barber of Caldwell, last Thursday, while suffering from an attack of "snakes," jumped into a well, breaking both legs. It was twelve hours before he was rescued, and he died in a short time after being brought to the surface.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
The billiard tables, in the room formerly occupied by "Medkiff's saloon," are now being run by the Godfrey Bros. These gentlemen keep their establishment in good shape, and all lovers of billiards will find it an agreeable place to drop in for a game.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
We understand that Mr. J. T. Grimes has taken the contract of putting in the bridges across the canal. If such is the case, we may look for some good substantial work, for Mr. Grimes is a No. 1 mechanic and a thorough master of his business in all its varied branches.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
The sixty-second anniversary of the I. O. O. F. in America was celebrated by Arkansas City Lodge, No. 160, last Tuesday. A grand supper was given, and an evening spent in listening to speeches, vocal and instrumental music, and remarks by members of the order.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
John W. Williams has fixed up the interior of the Arkansas City House in a neat and tasty manner, and the exterior will be painted right away. Mr. Williams reports business in the hotel line as being very good, which we do not wonder, he being a genial and accommodat ing landlord.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Wellington has been a city without any legal ordinances for the past two years. They did not find it out though, till a recent decision of Judge Torrance enlightened them, and now they will have to fly around and pass a new set of ordinances, at the next meeting of the City Council.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Messrs. Oldham & Surles have bought out Mr. Geo. O. Allen's painting shop, and will attend to that class of work in the future. They are practical men and understand their business, as will be seen by the sample of work put upon Mr. Frank Speers' new addition to his residence.
AD: OLDHAM & SURLES, Painters. [R. M. Oldham, G. N. Surles.]
All kinds of House Painting, Marbling, Varnishing, Sign Painting, and Paper Hanging. Satisfaction Warranted.
Mixed paints always on hand for sale to parties desiring to do their own work. Frescoing done in kalsomining color.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Too much care cannot well be exercised in the burning of the prairie and rubbish in and around farm buildings. Apropos of which we learn that Mr. Weatherholt, of East Bolton, the other evening, started to burn off a small patch of grass near his house. There was but little wind at the time, and that blowing from the direction of the outbuildings. However, the fire had hardly started when the breeze suddenly changed, and before the flames could be got under control, it had burned one machine and somewhat damaged another. It was only by strenuous efforts that it was prevented from doing more serious damage.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
George W. Cunningham, true to his accustomed energy and enterprise, just received a carload of buggies and spring wagons, which makes a first-class appearance.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Charley Parker writes us from Sac & Fox Agency, where he is settled down to work in real earnest. He expresses himself very much pleased with his location, but finds it very dull.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
According to the Commonwealth, Cowley County has 21,000 sheep; Coffee County 19,000; and Russell County 17,000. This is no doubt approximately correct, but if sheep raising is being followed in the State at large with the same energy as in Cowley, these figures will be more than doubled in the coming year.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Perley Davis met with quite a loss lately, by losing his team. His brother was driving them through Harper County towards this place, and when about halfway across, on the south line, they were stolen. Mr. Davis has advertised to give $50 for their recovery, but up to this time we believe nothing has been heard of them.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Judge Christian.
We understand that an entertainment will be given next week for the benefit of one of our most esteemed citizens. We allude to Judge Christian, who, in his old age, has become totally blind, and therefore, unable to support his family. We are not yet prepared to present a programme of the entertainment, but will do so in our next issue.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
We are informed, on good authority, that Mr. V. M. Ayres, of Illinois, who was at this city a short time since in search of a location for a mill, has finally decided in favor of Arkansas City, and will remove his mill from Henry County, Illinois, forthwith. Mr. Ayres and his family are highly respected in the community where they have lately resided, and we shall have much pleasure in welcoming them to our social circle.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Capt. C. M. Scott writes us from Red Fork Ranch, Indian Territory, under date of the 22nd ult., as follows.
Only one herd has come up the trail this spring, and that was eighty head of saddle ponies, for Hunter & Evans, on Eagle Chief creek. They drove from Fort Worth, Texas, on the grass without grain. The grass on Skeleton creek and Cimarron is four inches high, and some steers are beef fat.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
A distressing accident happened, in East Bolton, last Thursday, by which Mr. P. D. Finch suffered damages to the amount of $200 or more. It would appear that his little child succeeded in getting some matches, and going to an adjoining shed, set fire to it, burning the same to the ground. The property destroyed consisted of lumber, agricultural implements, corn, granary, meat, and considerable other traps. Mr. Finch had ben intending to build a new house shortly, but this piece of bad luck will compel him to abandon it for awhile.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
The first of May coming on Sunday this year, several of the ladies, thinking it too bad for the little ones to miss their May party, organized an excursion to the woods on Saturday, and chartered the "bus" to take them to the grounds. The party gathered in the woods near Searing's mill about 3 o'clock, and all concerned pitched in for a jolly time in various ways as taste dictated. After a pleasant afternoon, a cold spread was partaken of, and the ride uptown about 7 p.m. concluded the festivities. Judging from the sounds of merriment that escaped from the interior of the buss on its return journey, we are ready to bet some of the juvenile occupants, at least, were suffering from ennui.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
List of letters remaining uncalled for in the post office at Arkansas City, Kansas, May 1st, 1881.
FIRST COLUMN
Arilon, Mr.; Butler, D.; Butler, Mrs. R.; Barber, Wm.; Burnett, G. W.; Bergem, Add L.; Carter, Howard A.; Eastman, Burt.; Funk, James; Furguson, Alex.; Harry, Charles; Henshaw, Edward; Hopkins, Rev.; Hans, John; Hardin, John; Hunter, Jonah; Howerton, G. W.; Hamilton, Amanda; Law, Ira; Larkins, Eleanor; Lucas, Daniel; Wright, R. P.
SECOND COLUMN
Martin, T. J.; Miller, Mrs. J. G.; McCoy, Wm.; McIntire, A.; McClane, George; McKerney, C. A.; McKinning, Hugh; Mor, James; Marwell, Howard; Moore, J. C.; O'Neil, J. C.; Phillips, G. W.; Quackenbush, M.; Reed, George; Rhodes, Justin P.; Shook, Thomas; Testerman, Jacob; Todd, W. P.; Wilson, Robert; Warner, Florence; Winans, G. C.
J. C. TOPLIFF, P. M.
[TERRITORY ITEMS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
TERRITORY ITEMS.
The sale of condemned U. S. Cavalry horses, at Ft. Reno, Indian Territory, on Monday, April 25th, attracted a number of cattle men to the "Post," and the stock was sold for actually more than it could have been sold for in Kansas. One old black horse, with its sides continually thumping, sold for $11, while the remaining ten had were bid in from $40 to $80.
Many improvements have been made at the "Post," the most noticeable being the water works.
The ground is thoroughly soaked with water, and the buffalo wallows and water holes are all filled, enabling the cattle to range far out on the prairie.
The range on Skeleton creek is exceedingly fine, and some steers are beef fat already.
There are three licensed Indian traders at Cheyenne Agency now, viz: G. E. Reynolds & Co., Candy & Co., of Illinois, and T. Connell, of Wichita. The Department seems to have deviated from the established rule of licensing but one trader at each Agency.
Fifty thousand head of cattle have left Texas for Kansas, and will "come up with the grass."
The drive of horses from the Rio Grand river will commence early this season. Most of the animals are in poor condition.
The "round up" on the South Canadian was held at Manford Johnson's, May 1st.
The Transporter, published by W. A. Eaton, at Cheyenne Agency, is becoming a valuable medium of advertising the brands of cattle men in the Indian Nation.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
DIED. It is with regret that we have to announce the death, on Monday last, May 2nd, at 9 a.m., of Kittie Amelia Whiting, daughter of Agent Whiting, at Ponca Agency, Indian Territory. The deceased was born at Altoona, Illinois, Nov. 23rd, 1864, thus being but fifteen years old when called to answer that inevitable summons, that sooner or later will come to all.
The funeral will be preached at the White Church today, at 3 p.m., and the remains will be deposited in the cemetery until fall, when they will most probably be taken East for final interment.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
TO TEACHERS: H. C. Speer, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in a recent letter referring to the new law governing the granting of certificates, says:
"It is true that no third grade certificate can be issued a second time to the same person in one county, but there is nothing in the school laws that can be constructed to debar a person from getting a 3rd grade certificate once in every county in the State, if desired. To avoid this annoyance, however, it is suggested that applicants for certificates request simply a statement of their standing in examination, showing that certificates will be given them in case of engagement for schools with district boards."
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
A Dr. C. F. Adams, who is navigating the Arkansas river under the auspices of Gov. St. John, arrived in Wichita last week. He left Pawnee Forks, three hundred miles west of Wichita, two weeks since. He says at the present low stage of water, there are several stretches of from three to four miles of water from four to ten feet deep. The Doctor's objective point is Little Rock, and what he will find further down we cannot say, but so far, he says, the river is navigable without a great outlay of money, and he will report to headquarters to that effect.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
COURIER CLIPPINGS.
The Brettun House is nearly ready for the plasterers. Archy Stewart has the contract.
The peach trees all over the county are beautiful with their blossoms, and give promise of an abundant peach crop.
Mr. Cos, of Wichita, formerly proprietor of the Douglass Avenue House, has taken the Hunnewell House.
Rev. J. J. Wingar, who preached on Grouse creek and at Arkansas City, some years ago, is now stationed at San Carlos, Arizona.
Moody and Sankey put in last week trying to sanktify Topeka at fifty dollars per day. They could not have selected a better place to begin operations.
The county superintendent is considering the propriety of holding Normal during July and August. The new law adds much to the teachers' labors, and a Normal for eight weeks would aid many to prepare for the examination and drill them in methods far more successfully than a four weeks' term.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Our correspondent, A. B. C., whose communication appears this week, advocates a system of life insurance on an entirely new plan, or what we should style something of a co- operative basis. His system is very simple, entails but a nominal outlay, there are no large contingent nor current expenses to be allowed for, nor abstruse books to be kept, in fact, as he elucidates it, 'tis the acme of simplicity. Of course, there may be technical difficulties in the way of its fulfillment, yet it has a genuine sound, and we would advise "the young lawyer," alluded to by A. B. C., to give the matter some consideration, and thereby perhaps cast his "bread upon the waters." For our part, we think it is a suggestion worth the consideration of all, possessing as it appears all the essentials, without the drawbacks attending the ordinary life insurance companies.
[SOME NOTICES/ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
The mayor of Arkansas City, Kansas, having applied to the district judge for a commission to condemn the right of way for a water course across the City of Arkansas City, Kansas, beginning at the south boundary of said city, on block No. 96, according to the plat now on file in the office of Registrar of Deeds of Cowley County, Kansas. And the said commission will, on the 16th day of May, prox., proceed to appraise the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Wanted! A few head of cattle to herd, on reasonable terms. Inquire of Al Mowry, Bolton township.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
One hundred pair of shop boots, at $3.75 a pair, at Al. Horn's.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Household Furniture for saleCHEAP. Also a lot of Building Stone. Call this week for bargains at Mrs. Sanford's residence.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Cattle for sale! Inquire of Z. Carlisle, on the State line, south of Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Fountain of Health, that flows with the purest and best of SODA WATER, is now dispensed for 5 cents per glass at Kellogg & Mowry's.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881.
Ginger Ale and Peruvian beer, the boss temperance drinks, are both delicious and invigorating. Can be obtained at Kellogg & Mowry's.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881. SHEEP FOR SALE. Sheep for sale! Ewes with lambs, and bucks. Apply to R. B. King, Cedar Vale, Chautauqua Co., Kansas.
[OUTLAWS: COLORADO.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 4, 1881. Last Page.
OUTLAWISM AT DURANGO.
Denver, Col., April 14. The Republican has advices from Durango that Ike Stockton and gang, nearly all of whom participated in the Lincoln County, N. M., trouble, several years ago, are sending raiding parties toward Farmington and Rio Arriba, New Mexico, to steal cattle and kill cow boys.
A few days ago they drove thirty-five head of cattle into Durango, where they butchered and sold them. The latter town is in a state of excitement, and bordering on anarchy and growing worse every day. The citizens dare not write impartial statements of affairs to the papers for fear of death.
A Denver newspaper man, who was suspected of writing an account for the Denver papers, was a few days ago stopped on the street at the point of the revolver by Ike Stockton. Six marshals are on duty, but are unable to cope with the outlaws.
Col. Broadhead, paymaster U. S. army, has just arrived from the White River Agency, and he thinks a Ute war almost certain.
[COLORED REFUGEES: NOT ENTITLED TO LAND.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881. Front Page.
OKLAHOMA.
THE COLORED REFUGEES NOT ENTITLED TO THE GOVERNMENT LAND.
WASHINGTON, April 25. The attention of the secretary of the interior was recently called to a circular issued by the Freedmen's Oklahoma association, of St. Louis, J. Milton Turner, president, and Hannibal C. Carter, general manager.
The circular promised 160 acres of land to every freedman who would go and occupy the public lands of Oklahoma.
Secretary Kirkwood at once referred the circular to the commissioner of the general land office, who, in his report says there has never been a period of time since the acquisition by the United States of the territory ceded by France that any lands embraced within the limits of the present Indian Territory have been open to settlement or entry by any person whom- soever, under any said public land law.
In one of the Indian treaties, that with the Seminoles, in March, 1866, about 2,100,000 acres of land were ceded to the United States to locate other Indians and freedmen thereon. The freedmen referred to, the commissioner states, were former slaves of Indian tribes. Miscellaneous emigration even by intended beneficiaries would be unauthorized and illegal.
[CATTLE BRANDS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881. Editorial Page.
The time is not far distant when the question of brands will be forcibly brought to the notice of the stockmen holding cattle and horses in the Territory south of us. The same brands are in several instances used by different men, unknowingly, it is true, but it nevertheless results in vexatious losses and troubles, which could be avoided by the adoption of a brand, and the publication of the same in some journal having a general circulation among cattle men. There is no law providing for the registration of brands in the Territory, so the necessary steps toward this end must be taken by themselves.
[ANTHONY EXTENSION TORN UP BY SANTA FE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881. Editorial Page.
ANTHONY WEEPS.
The Santa Fe company, last Sunday, had all its available forces to work tearing up the road west of Wellington, known as the Anthony extension; and in a very short time, the whole of the railroad portable property, in the way of iron, ties, etc., was removed from that section of Kansas. The Wellington people are much excited over this proceeding.
[DRIVEN OUT BY CHEROKEES: MISSOURI PACIFIC SURVEYORS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881. Editorial Page.
DRIVEN OUT.
Parsons, Kansas, May 7. Word has reached here that the surveyors on the Muskogee & Ft. Smith branch of the Missouri Pacific have been driven off by the Cherokees. Assistant Kelso, of this city, upon the order of General Manager Talmage, left last night for the scene of the difficulty. The Indians are reported as determined. It is not doubted that the Missouri Pacific folks will assert their right to build the road. The later rains have greatly benefited the crops which were never better in this section. Wheat is immense.
Parsons, Kansas, May 7. Judge Kelso, assistant attorney of the Missouri Pacific railroad, has returned from the Indian Territory, having just had an interview with the Cherokees concerning the building of the Muskogee & Ft. Smith Branch. He asks that the preliminary survey might be made, leaving the question of building the road to be determined in the future. Chief Bushyhead, of the Cherokees, said he would take the matter under advisement and answer next week.
[FISH DISTRIBUTED BY D. B. LONG.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881. Editorial Page.
The State Fish Commissioner, D. B. Long, received at Kansas City one day last week 100,000 lake or salmon trout, which he distributed along the line of the Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern railroad, in the following lakes and rivers.
At Ottawa, in the Marais des Cygnes; in a lake near Garnett; in the Neosho, near Chanute; in Lake Joy, near Cherryvale; in the Verdigris, near Independence; in Elk river, east of Elk Falls; in the Walnut, at Winfield, and in the Arkansas river, near Oxford. Also 10,000 land locked salmon in the Little Arkansas, at the railroad crossing of the A., T. & S. F.
Commissioner Long is confident of the success of the enterprise, and desires to be notified by those who may capture any of the varieties he has planted in the streams of Kansas. Commonwealth.
[DAVID C. PAYNE CHARGED BY JUDGE PARKER/ FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881. Editorial Page.
PAYNE (FULL.)
Fort Smith, Ark., May 3. Judge Parker, of the United States district court, has rendered a judgment for the government in the suit of the United States vs. David C. Payne, charged with unlawfully invading the Indian Territory. The penalty under the statutes is $1,000. Six other cases of the same nature were decided in favor of the government.
[OKLAHOMA AND TERRITORY NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881. Editorial Page.
OKLAHOMA AND TERRITORY NEWS.
There is not a solitary occupant on the townsite of Oklahoma. A detachment of U. S. soldiers and Indian scouts are camped about five miles above the site, waiting for some one to come, when they will be escorted to the Texas line and turned loose. If they come from Texas, they will be escorted to Kansas, and released; the object being, to have them to see all of the Territory they desire. The trail from Arkansas City is very good and very plain, with crossings on Red Rock, Black Bear, and other creeks. After crossing the Cimaron river, the trail is divided into a hundred or more wagon roads, evidently to prevent the authorities from discovering their whereabouts. The country is beautiful, but the location of the townsite dreary, as it is located in a valley, or draw, with scattering jack oaks all about. One mile further south, or about six miles south of the North Canadian river, on a high, prominent prairie mound, would have made a much prettier location.
Oklahoma"Home of the Red Man," is just 150 miles from Arkansas City. By going four miles south, 24 miles west, and 108 miles due south, you reach the desired spot, but the deviations on the road makes it foot up 150 miles, or six days drive with a team. The only Indians seen on the route are the Nez Perces, and some Otoes, camped on the Cimarron, until you are greeted by the Cheyenne scouts, who will be glad to meet you, and even care for you.
Some Otoe Indians hunting on the Cimarron river cut down a tree with an eagle's nest on it, and caught five of the young birds.
The recent rains extended through the Territory, as far as 150 miles south. None of the large streams were impassible up to the fifth of this month, but the Cimarron river was rising rapidly.
Thomas E. Berry has been reappointed Indian trader at Pawnee Agency, for another year. The appointment is a good one, and will be satisfactory to both the whites and Indians.
C. M. Scott.
[COURIER CLIPPINGS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881. Editorial Page.
COURIER CLIPPINGS.
John Moffit has sold his livery business to Mr. James Scofield, late of Maple City.
Arkansas City had "free drinks" Saturday. Even the soda water men joined in, and the boys had a hilarious time.
The next annual meeting of the State Horticultural Society is to be held in Winfield June 7th, 8th, and 9th. Let everybody prepare to attend the sessions and make it a time of great profit to this part of the State.
P. B. LEE, Secretary, Cowley County Horticultural Society.
Hon. C. R. Mitchell came up Friday, and exhibited several views of his salt lake and bath house. He has been making many valuable improvements and adding great conveniences for those who are seeking relief from diseases at the springs.
Judge Torrance starts off in a business-like manner. Court convened on time Monday morning, and disposed of about fifty cases before dinner. The Judge instructed the bailiff to stop all whispering and moving about in the courtroom, and to allow no persons to go out while witnesses were on the stand. The Judge insists that court is held for the purpose of transacting business, and that everything be done to expedite it.
["D" COMMUNICATES RE INSURANCE PLAN PROPOSED BY A. B. C.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881. Editorial Page.
COMMUNICATED.
ARKANSAS CITY, May 8, 1881.
Editor Traveler: The plan of life insurance proposed by A. B. C., in your last issue, is so simple and perfectly safe that it must win the approval of all who wish to leave a small sum to their families in case of their death. No fees for initiation; no high salaried officers to support; no clerks' fees or traveling expenses to be paid.
The funds on hand being secured by mortgage to thrice their amount or more, cannot be lost, or in any way jeopardized. A death in the company would be but the death of a neighbor or friend, and all the circumstances attending such a death would be fully known to all members. Who is there that would not join such a company?
Will not some of the leading ones of your city take the lead, call meetings; one in Bolton and one in Arkansas City, to perfect arrangements for organizing, etc.?
If someone will lead out they will not be forgotten, should they ever need assistance at the polls or otherwise. There will be no difficulty in getting members when once ready for work. Let a meeting be called, and such as are willing to join advance their initiation fee of 25 cents, and then let C. R. Mitchell use it to procure a charter, and get necessary printing done. No one would object or be afraid to trust him, and all would feel satisfied. Work it up.
D.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
The Daily Telegram is now the official city paper of Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Read Mr. John Mott's new Harness Store "ad" in this issue.
AD:
HARNESS STORE.
HARNESS,
SADDLES,
WHIPS, ETC.
I have just opened up, and will constantly keep on hand a FULL STOCK of everything in my line.
Special attention will be given to REPAIRING, etc. Give me a trial. JOHN MOTT.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Mrs. Mann has removed her restaurant into the building lately vacated by J. R. Betts, on Summit Street.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Mr. Thos. E. Berry, of Pawnee Agency, was in town Saturday and Sunday, on his return journey from a month's sojourn in the East.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
We had a pleasant call from Mr. J. F. Endicott, late of Illinois, who has purchased property in town, and will make this his future home.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Mrs. George O. Allen left last Wednesday for Missouri and Iowa, where she expects to remain during the summer months, visiting friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Hackney and McDonald will test the case of whether the county can tax cattle in the Territory, belonging to citizens of Kansas, when they pay a tax where the cattle are. Mr. Wiley & Libby, on Red Rock creek, Indian Territory, bring the suit.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
A valuable horse, belonging to S. Cattrell, of Silverdale, was badly hurt last week by the team running away, while hitched to a harrow. One of the horses fell, running three of his teeth into his hip, which, although not fatal, will cripple him for some time.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
The Methodist Episcopal people of Kansas will hold a grand camp meeting in the grove just north of Winfield next September, from the 14th to the 25th. This will be the greatest affair of the kind ever held in Kansas, not excepting the Bismarck Grove camp meeting last year.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
THE ROUND UP.
All cattle below Salt Fork will be rounded up and cut out by the 15th of this month. Owing to the number of cattle on the range, it will require more time to do the work this year than it did last, but it is expected the round-ups will be completed by the first of June.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
A circus is coming to town on or about June 1st, at least, so writes Mr. J. T. Johnson, of Wellington, one of the proprietors of Jas. T. Johnson & Co.'s circus and trained animals.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Elder Cairns had quite an aquatic experience last Sunday week. In crossing the Little Dutch, north of Winfield, the team got into deep water, and became unmanageable, and it was over half an hour before relief came, and the party, in which there were three ladies, safely landed on terra firma, luckily without serious damage.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
The ladies of the Nez Perce persuasion are anxiously looking forward to the arrival of their spring millinery, which will take the form of sun-bonnets. It is a wonder they have not had them before, and this fact cannot but be considered as a strong evidence of their advancement towards an aesthetic civilization.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Among the cases disposed of, in the District court, last Friday, we noticed the following:
Daniel Bell vs. County Commissioners of Cowley County, judgment by consent for the amount found by the arbitrators, $150.00 and costs against the defendants.
E. M. Bird vs. County Commissioners, judgment by consent, $175.00, costs against defendant.
J. R. Harmon vs. County Commissioners, judgment by consent. $250.00 costs against defendant.
C. C. Hollister vs. County Commissioners, judgment by consent, $175.00 costs against defendant.
W. J. Keffer vs. T. B. Norman, appeal dismissed.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Messrs. Hackney & McDonald recently sold to Mr. Alex Fuller, acting as agent for Illinois parties, their tract of Cherokee land, in the southern part of the county, being 3,154 acres, for which they received $2.50 per acre cash. The purchasers propose to buy more land in the same neighborhood, fence and stock it with short horned cattle.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Jake Nixon, our register of deeds, is just now laying his ropes for a reelection. Jacob will not get there as easy as he expects, however he may wiggle in. If he does, it will be by the skin of his teeth. Jake, you want to keep your eye on the "solid south west." If they bring out a candidate, "you are a gone gosling" and don't you forget it. Enterprise.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
We were much pleased to receive a call from our friend of ye olden time, H. M. Bacon, last Monday morning. Mr. Bacon is now engaged in the drug business at Armstrong, Kansas, where we are pleased to hear he is rapidly working up a remunerative patronage. Times have changed all around since Prof. Bacon "taught the young ideas", etc., in our midst, but he is still as genial as of yore, and is ever welcome to our sanctum.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Messrs. Wyckoff & Son have lately taken a new departure from the beaten track in the shipping in, and keeping on hand, of a stock of early vegetables, salad, etc. They receive the same fresh from the garden, each day, by express, and all in need of nice crisp salad, onions, lettuce, asparagus, or cabbage or tomato plants can be accommodated at their store. As the season advances, everything in the line of fresh vegetables can always be obtained from this firm.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
The keeping of stock in the Indian Territory has, of late years, assumed quite consider able importance as a business, many of our best citizens being engaged therein. Among the Cowley County men now holding stock in the Territory, we may mention the following: On Red Rock and Black Bear creeks are Messrs. Eaton, Potter, Estus, Libby, Wiley, and Warren; while in other parts of the Territory are Houghton, Henderson, Nipp, Walker Bros., Berry Bros., Dean Bros., Shriver, and others.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Judge Pyburn is once more amongst us, having returned from Colorado a few days since. We presume he was not very favorably impressed with the country, as the Monitor gives him credit for the following:
Colorado is principally composed of adventurers, many of whom have not money enough to pay for a meal's victuals, and as all parties and professions have to rely on the mines and miners for support, he does not believe the prosperity of Colorado and New Mexico will long continue.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Dr. C. F. Adams, whom we mentioned last week as making an investigation of the Arkansas river, with a view to its navigation, arrived in town last Thursday, and of course reported at the TRAVELER office. He is traveling alone in a small boat, 4 feet beam and 14 feet in length, and expects to arrive at Ft. Smith in about two weeks. The trip from Oxford to this city was made in a little over half a day, and the Dr. is firmly convinced of the navigability of this stream by properly constructed boats. Among other interesting matters, Dr. Adams stated that he found coal at various points along his route, and called especial attention to a vein near the mouth of Slate creek, which he estimated at 12 feet thick and but forty feet below the surface, which he traced for a mile and a half along the river. Should this fact be verified, it will be the means of solving the much vexed fuel question for this region. That coal underlies the greater portion of the State seems to be pretty generally believed, the only question being as to whether it exists at a depth which will render the working of the veins practicable.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Entertainment for Judge Christian.
Go to The Entertainment At the M. E. Church, Tomorrow, Thursday evening, For the benefit of Judge Christian.
The following is the proposed programme.
Full Chorus: Ladies and gentlemen.
Instrumental: Mrs. Baker and Mr. Griffith.
Aileen Allena: Song and chorusgentlemen.
"The Irish at Home," with anecdotesJ. Wilson.
Quartette: Gentlemen.
Reading: Mrs. Farrar.
Instrumental: Mrs. Baker and Wm. Griffith.
Singing: Ladies.
Solo: Mrs. Eddy.
Reading: Irish storyJas. Wilson.
Grande Finale Musicale: Ladies and Gents.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
THE NORMAL.
We understand that an eight week's session is to be called this summer. This will take the work through July and August.
In view of the effort made by the legislature to advance the requirements of teachers in the public schools, and especially in view of the fact that no person can teach more than one term under a third grade certificate, we deem the calling of an eight weeks term a wise step. From the character of work heretofore done, and from the character of the instructors to be employed, promises of good fruit may be made.
Now let every teacher in the county, who can afford the expense, attend the entire term. Let school boards make known the fact that normal teachers shall get the preference, and that wages will depend on the grade of certificate.
It is the opinion of many that there will be a dearth of teachers this fall and winter. Wise school boards should act accordingly. Telegram.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
DIED. At the residence of her father, Col. Wm. Whiting, of Ponca Agency, Indian Territory, on Monday morning, May 2nd, 1881, Miss Kittie Whiting, aged sixteen years, five months, and seven days. It is with feelings of peculiar sadness we record the death of this estimable young ladycut down by the ruthless hand, "of the fell destroyer, in the first bloom of young womanhood." Blessed with a robust and seemingly vigorous constitution, and, until her health began to fail some six months ago, no one had greater prospect of a happy future than she. . . .
A large concourse of people assembled in the First Presbyterian Church, at half past 2, last Wednesday afternoon, where appropriate funeral services were heldaddresses being made by Revs. Laverty, Swarts, and Flemingafter which the remains were interred, for the present, in the cemetery near this city.
During the latter part of her sickness, when it became apparent to all that the end was approaching, the Ponca Indians came daily, by the hundreds, to inquire after her welfare, and in their characteristic way to show their sympathy.
In behalf of Col. Whiting and his bereaved family, and at his special request, their heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation of the kindness and sympathy of all who assisted and were present at the funeral services is heartily expressed and extended. S. B. F.
NOTE: SKIPPED MOST OF THIS ARTICLE...VERY LONG!
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
One of the best receipts for ridding squash and cucumber vines of bugs, is the following:
Mix fresh cow dung with water to the consistency of paint; then, with a wisp of straw or an old broom, smear the vines. Besides destroying the insect pest, the above application invigorates the vines.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Judge Christian.
We have much pleasure in calling attention to Judge Christian's benefit, to be given at the M. E. church tomorrow (Thursday) evening. The programme promises an evening's enjoyment of vocal and instrumental music, recitations, readings, etc., by our home talent, and the object of the entertainment being so truly laudable, we hope all our citizens will attend. Admission, twenty-five cents. Tickets for sale at the drug stores.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
TO STOCK AND CATTLE MEN.
The attention of all parties holding or interested in the stock interests of this section is called to the fact that a meeting of the prominent stockmen of this vicinity will be held on Saturday in the Benedict building, May 21, 1881, for the purpose of taking steps to protect themselves from the Texas drive (the coming season), by the location of a dead line, etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
A. F. & A. M.
At the regular communication of Crescent Lodge, No. 133, on May 7, the following resolution was passed.
"Resolved, That the thanks of this lodge are hereby tendered to the members of Adelphia Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Winfield, for the courtesies so cordially extended by them to our visiting brethren on the occasion of their attendance at the last stated communication of Adelphia Lodge."
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Agent Miles, of Cheyenne Agency, recently dispatched to this city a sixty-wagon train of his blanketed Indians for freight without a white man along. The fact that they transacted their business in good shape reflects great credit upon Mr. Miles for his skillful management of his charges in the past few years.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
We were requested to call upon the married men to take a hand in organizing the band. It would seem that the boys are either too few or too busy sparking, to give the necessary attention.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Agent L. J. Miles, of Osage and Kaw Agencies, was in town upon business several days of last week. He stated everything was pursuing the "even tenor of its way" in his part of the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Herman Godehard, ye bakery man, is fixing up his rooms in good style, and we presume will dish out the "boss ice cream" as usual to the good folks of the "burg" during the coming heated term.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Hon. C. R. Mitchell returned on Monday, from his trip East.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Look out for Dr. M. B. Vawter's nobby new dental sign. Braggins did it.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
We received a pleasant call from Mr. I. J. Frisbie, of Ponca Agency, one day last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
A. A. Newman returned to the city yesterday from a trip East, where he has been looking up government contracts.
A. A. Newman has been awarded the contract for supplying several of the Indian agencies with flour the coming year.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Alfred Conway was pardoned by Governor St. John last week. We hope this experience may prove a lesson to the young man in the future.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
The canal enterprise, which is to terminate in making Arkansas City the Future Great, is being pushed forward with all the speed that capital and energy can command.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
The work of appraising the condemned property for the right of way for the canal water course will take place May 16. See notice elsewhere.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. The mayor of Arkansas City, Kansas, having applied to the district judge for a commission to condemn the right of way for a water course across the City of Arkansas City, Kansas, beginning at the south boundary of said city, on block No. 96, according to the plat now on file in the office of Registrar of Deeds of Cowley County, Kansas. And the said commission will, on the 16th day of May, prox. proceed to appraise the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881. Mrs. I. H. Bonsall will accept our thanks for a very elegant bouquet of roses, honeysuckles, etc., laid upon our table yesterday. This being the first of the season, it was indeed fully appreciated.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
FROM THE MONITOR.
The criminal cases on the docket were all rapidly disposed of the fore part of the week. The parties indicted by the grand jury, for gambling, all appeared Monday, plead guilty, and contributed $3,015 toward the maintenance of the grand jury system. Alven Toops was convicted of forgery; Alex May plead guilty to the same offense. Theodore Miller, charged with grand larceny, was given change of venue to Montgomery County; and Willie Fogg was convicted of the same offense. None of the convicted men have yet received their sentence.
Mr. Vandeventer has given the citizens of Winfield the privilege of converting his small tract of timber, north of town, into a public park, lay off drives, etc., provided they pay the necessary expenses. Sufficient money was raised last Saturday to lay out a driveway, grade the bad places, clean out the underbrush, and cut down the grass, all of which is being rapidly done under the supervision of E. P. Kinne. The necessary work will be completed by next week, when Winfield will have one of the most pleasant, pleasure, and picnic grounds we know of in the State, outside of Bismarck.
[BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
WANTED. About 20 head of stock to pasture; good running water and shelter. Inquire at the E. Baldwin farm, five miles east of Arkansas City, Kansas. J. L. BELL.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
LADD's Celebrated Tobacco Sheep Dip, warranted to cure scab and kill sheep lice. Is not poisonous. For sale by Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
New Lace Buntings, a very elegant selection, just been received at the GREEN FRONT.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
Bananas and Lemons, nice and fresh, just in, at H. Godehard's.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
WOOL SACKS and twine at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
New Groceries. A large and well selected stock of staple and fancy groceries, canned fruits, etc., just received at Benedict & Kimmel's.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
City property for sale, or exchange. Inquire of A. Harnley.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
FOR SALE: A No. 1 Haines Header, with header boxes, in good running order; also a John Deere gang plow, with breaking attachments, in good order. A good chance for a cash customer or bankable paper. Inquire at my farm, one mile east of Salt City. H. B. PRUDEN.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
WANTED. A few head of cattle to herd, on reasonable terms. Inquire of Al. Mowry, Bolton township.
