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ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER
[Beginning with Wednesday, July 28, 1880.]
STANDLEY & GRAY, Publishers.
[GEUDA SPRINGS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880. Front Page.
GEUDA SPRINGS.
Geuda is a Ponca word, meaning healing waters. The springs, eight in number, and all different, are near Salt City, in Sumner County, Kansas. The nearest railroad is Arkansas City, about eight miles southeast of the Springs, although they are within a circle formed through Arkansas City, Winfield, Oxford, Wellington, and Hunnewell, all railroad towns. The proprietors, Messrs. Newman and Mitchell, of Arkansas City, have erected a commodious and tasteful bath house at the Springs, and the place is beginning to be quite a resort for the ailing. Some remarkable cures of catarrh, rheumatism, and cutaneous diseases are related. There are always camps of invalids in the vicinity. When the analysis is completed, the Commonwealth will probably have more to relate. Enough now, the place is certain to become famous and fashionable. Commonwealth.
[REPUBLICAN TICKET.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880. Editorial Page.
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN TICKET:
For President: James A. Garfield of Ohio.
For Vice President: Chester A. Arthur of New York.
FOR GOVERNOR OF KANSAS: (Subject to nominating convention).
Gov. John P. St. John of Johnson County.
FOR CONGRESS, 3RD DISTRICT: Hon. Thos. Ryan of Topeka.
FOR STATE SENATOR: Hon. W. P. Hackney of Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
ANNOUNCING FOR CANDIDACY....COWLEY COUNTY:
R. C. STORY, reelection, County Superintendent.
H. D. GANS, reelection, Probate Judge.
[REPORT FROM "BEAVER" - BEAVER TOWNSHIP.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
FROM BEAVER TOWNSHIP.
RECAP: Great interest in making Hackney State Senator. For Lemmon as Representative of the 88th district. Wheat crop is a failure....township will perhaps average five bushels per acre: much of this is of inferior quality, and but little of it equal to last year's product. Corn close to wheat fields suffered damage from chintz bug. Oats crop exceedingly poor...I do not think enough was cut to replace the seed. Early potatoes moderately good. Grapes, blackberries, and gooseberries quite good. Garden products, generally, only moderately good. Late Irish and sweet potatoes look promising. Have plenty of peaches for home consumption. Where trees are old enough, they have a fair crop of apples. We have some cherries from young trees, and have quite a nice crop of plums on our native trees, and a few Green Gages. BEAVER.
[OKLAHOMA OUTLOOK: KANSAS CITY TIMES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
THE OKLAHOMA OUTLOOK.
[Special of the Kansas City Times.]
Wichita, Kansas, July 24. Judge Lanek, Capt. Hays' attorney, has just returned from Pole Cat, Indian Territory, where Col. Payne is held. He has decided to make no move by habeas corpus, as the question of the right of settlement on the ceded lands would not be brought before the courts. He will await the action of the Government to proceed against Payne for trespass, when the whole question can be brought up. He is confident the courts will declare the lands open to settlement.
At a large private meeting of the Oklahoma colony today, it is understood they resolved that in case Payne is turned loose without a trial they will move into Oklahoma at once five thousand strong, and will not again submit to military arrest. Hundreds of letters are received daily at headquarters to join the expedition. One party from Arkansas says they can move fifty strong, fully armed with Winchester rifles.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Hunnewell has a bank.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Capt. C. M. Scott and attaches are in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
The Democrats will raise their pole next Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Dick Chamberlain is again in town. Hunnewell no good.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Dr. William Hunt, of the Kaw Agency, was in town Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Mrs. Frank Schiffbauer is in town from Hunnewell, visiting friends and relatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Judge McDonald is expected to address the Democrats of this place next Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Young turkeys are about the size of prairie chickens, and quite numerous in the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
J. B. Plumb, of Bolton, an old-timer, has resumed his place on the subscription book of the TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Mrs. Lorry laid a mammoth potato on our table yesterday; it weighed eighteen ounces, and was a beauty every way.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
The Garfield and Arthur club of Bolton Township meets regularly every Saturday evening at the Bland schoolhouse.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
"Boss" herders throughout the Territory get from $50 to $75 per month, while the hands are paid from $20 to $30.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Mrs. S. C. Wintin and family left for Colorado this week, to join her husband, who has resided there for the past two years.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Theoron Houghton, we understand, will open up a harness shop in the city in a few days. That's good. The more the merrier.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
We are pleased to see that France, the genial landlord of the City Hotel, has sufficiently recovered his health to be around again.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Capt. Nipp yesterday purchased the brick house built by Mr. Collins, in the northeastern part of town, and will fit it up for a residence.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
The city council met in adjourned session last Monday night, but beyond discussing the question of waterworks, no business was transacted.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
BOLTON RANGERS. Take notice that a meeting for drill will be held Saturday, July 31, at 3 p.m., in the Bland schoolhouse. R. HOFFMASTER, Captain.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Col. Whiting, of Ponca Agency, was in town Monday, and incidentally stated that he wished to purchase several yoke of work oxen and some mares for his Indians.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
We understand that Mr. Stacey Matlack has secured the services of Mrs. Seyfer as saleswoman in his large dry goods establishment for the fall and winter season.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
S. P. U. The members of the stock protective union of Bolton Township will hold a meeting at the Bland schoolhouse on Saturday, July 31, at early candle-light.
By order of R. HOFFMASTER.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
One Watterman, the thief that stole J. J. Brane's horse on Monday night of last week, was caught by Dan Jones, near Caldwell, last week. The thief was taken to Winfield, and the horse returned to its owner.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Hudson Brothers now occupy the Palace Jewelry Store with a new and varied stock of everything in their line. They pay special attention to repairing clocks and watches and guarantee satisfaction in every case.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
A cheap farm with all the appurtenances thereto belonging, as well as a complete outfit of household goods, is offered for sale by S. E. Hunt, of West Bolton.
AD: INVEST AND MAKE MONEY! FOR SALE! A good house, 14 x 20, well finished, and furnished throughout, with box kitchen; 160 acres choice land, all fenced, with cross fences of fine young hedge; 45 acres pasture that was never known to be dry; 83 acres good corn; 80 acres under cultivation; 86 apple and 100 peach trees, all bearing; 2,000 cotton- woods.
A new Bain wagon; 1 span of horses, 1 span of mares, 1 mule, with harness for all. Some stock hogs; 18 Fine Stock Cattle. New sulky plow; a standard cultivator and breaking plow, and various other farming implements. A box granary, log stable, and over $100 worth of framing timber on the place. Will sell all the above, giving full and clear title to the same, for $3,500. S. E. HUNT, 4-1/2 miles southwest of Arkansas City, Kas.
WILL TRADE FOR PROPERTY IN MISSOURI.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
An Indian hitched his mules to the awning post in front of one of our stores on Monday, which accounts for the present dilapidated condition of said awning.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Holloway & McIntire this week appear in our advertising columns and we will guarantee that they will keep on hand as good a stock of groceries and sell as cheap as any house in town. Call upon them.
AD: FULL line of Groceries of all kinds now on the road for Holloway & McIntire.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
John Walker, of the firm of Shepard, Maxwell & Walker, who has been rusticating at Hunnewell during the past month, can now be found at home again. Johnny says a cattle town is real nice, but Arkansas City is good enough for him.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
The Democrats now say they will see the Garfield pole and go it twenty-five feet better: making theirs one hundred feet from the ground. It will take a longer pole than that to knock a Democratic persimmon from the Presidential tree.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
T. A. Gaskill left town for Colorado on Monday last for a pleasure trip, and to see just how and in what respect that State is so much better than Kansas. Before his return he expects to visit several of our old citizens who have located in the far West.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Theoron Houghton, who has been visiting his old home in Weld, Maine, for the past year, returned to this place last Saturday, looking much the better for his trip. Theoron will try "baching" awhile until his wife and family come out in the fall.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Frank Jennings, and that old stand-by, Finch, called upon us Monday. Frank is coming in at the close, and from appearances we judge he will walk away with the prize. The contestants are both fine young men, but only one of them can have the office.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
The Santa Fe road will issue half-fare tickets to Chicago and return to Knights Templar and their wives wishing to attend the celebration of this order next month. Other parties will be charged full fare to Chicago, but can return for one-fourth regular rates.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
From W. B. Skinner we learn that the Texas fever is getting away with the stock in the southern portion of East Bolton. Mr. Chambers has lost ten head; Mr. Bush seven; and several others one or two, making in all, an aggregate of twenty-five head at this writing.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
There will be a meeting of the Cowley County Horticultural Society on Monday, August 2, at the courthouse at 2 p.m. All the officers and members, together with all the friends of the cause, are earnestly invited to be present. J. CAIRNS, President.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
A card from Red Fork Ranch, Indian Territory, dated July 20, reports that the cattle drive is not half so heavy as it was a month ago. Most of the stock herds have gone up, and the beef herds are coming up the trail now. There was plenty of rain and grass at that writing.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
The west ferry and its approaches are slowly but surely being put in good condition, thanks to our enterprising mayor. The people immediately west of the river, who are so anxious for a good ferry at this point, would show a little better taste if they only would turn out and help make a good road.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
There are a great many herds of cattle held about Pond Creek, Indian Territory, for sale this summer. Yearlings are held firm at $8.50 and $9.00, and some even as high as $12.00; two-year-olds $13.00 and $15.00. The cost in Texas this year is from six to ten dollars per head. It costs about one dollar per head to drive up a herd of 2,000 or more.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
We have received complaints from our subscribers in New Mexico that they receive the TRAVELER but once in three or four weeks. As the papers are mailed regularly at this place on Wednesday of each week, we can only suppose the blame lies with the Post Office Department, and will endeavor to have the matter attended to.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
RECAP OF SABBATH SCHOOL CONVENTION AND PICNIC...
The Sabbath schools of Beaver, Bolton, Silverdale, and Creswell Townships will hold their first district convention in Godfrey's grove, on Thursday, August 5, at 10 o'clock a.m.
Participants: Convention to be called to order by W. D. Mowry, Vice President of District. Prayer by Rev. D. Thompson.
Topic: "What Hath God Wrought? or Our Sabbath School Centennial," by Rev. F. P. Berry, Wellington.
Topic: "Purposes of the Sabbath School," by Revs. Laverty, McClenahan, and others.
Topic: "Relation of the Temperance' Cause to the Sabbath Schools," by Revs. Fleming, Swarts, and others.
Benediction by Rev. Harris.
First meeting of the district. Will meet at the M. E. church at 9-1/2 o'clock a.m., not forgetting to bring Gospel Hymns. No stands allowed on the grounds.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
While returning home from the funeral last Saturday, Chris. Michael's team ran off twice, Mrs. Chris, Mrs. Dave Michael, and Mrs. Kreps being the only persons in the wagon. The first runaway was caused by the ring pulling out of the neck-yoke and letting the tongue down. Fortunately the horses soon succeeded in clearing themselves from the wagon, and no one was hurt except Mrs. Kreps, who in jumping, sustained some injuries about the head. The horses were caught, taken back to the wagon and hitched up, when as they appeared free from fright and quieted down, the women again attempted to drive them. Having found out they could run, the animals soon started again, and this time Mrs. Chris. Michael was badly scratched up by falling in the road when she jumped, while the other women, though thrown out, escaped without further injury.
Lyman Herrick climbed into the wagon and attempted to stop the frightened horses, but was thrown out. After overturning the wagon and ruining the harness, the horses stopped at Mr. Turner's place, and the ladies walked the greater part of the way home.
NOTE: ARTICLE DOES NOT MENTION WHOSE FUNERAL THEY ATTENDED.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
The Democrats of this county scrambled together at the county seat last Saturday, and tickled themselves in the ribs by putting in nomination a county ticket. The following are the nominees: State Senator, A. J. Pyburn; Representative, 88th district, R. H. Schofield, of Rock; 89th district, M. R. Leonard, of Creswell; county attorney, L. Pence, Winfield; probate judge, T. McIntire, of Creswell; clerk of district court, J. S. Allen; county superintendent, Mrs. I. E. Brown, of Tisdale.
W. C. Garvey, Amos Walton, C. C. Black, G. W. Gardenhire, and R. Hite were elected delegates to the State convention, and were instructed for E. G. Ross for Governor.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
From the Monitor we learn that Elder Cartwright, of the Christian church of Winfield, met with quite a severe accident last week, while in the act of springing from a buggythe horse starting at the same time and throwing him on one of the wheels. His injuries are internal, and though we will probably recover, it will be many weeks ere he can resume his work.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Last Friday night as a party consisting of Messrs. Covert, Finch, Custer, and Wolcott, of Winfield, and A. W. Patterson, of this city, were on their way to the county seat in a buggy, some demonstrations were made which resulted in the team running away and a general smash-up of the outfit. Custer's leg was broken in two places, and several of the others were pretty badly shaken up. Patterson, with his usual luck, escaped unhurt, and now says that if there are any persons in Winfield who think they can ride father than he can, he's willing to let them try it onjust for fun, you know.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of the teachers of Cowley County will be held in the courtroom at Winfield, beginning at 8 o'clock a.m., August 2, and will continue in session two days. The programme embraces subjects of vital interest to all connected with the cause of education, and every teacher in the county, and every school officer, should attend this meeting, and help make the occasion both pleasant and profitable. Every teacher in the county is invited to be present at this time.
R. C. STORY, County Superintendent.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
The young ladies of Arkansas City have commenced a noble work. At a meeting at the residence of Miss Clara Finley last Friday evening a society was organized, the object of which is to provide shoes and clothes for poor children that they may come to the Sabbath schools. They propose giving socials and various entertainments, devoting the proceeds to the above purpose. It should, and doubtless will, meet the hearty support of all classes of people. When the young ladies band together, they are a power in the community.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
A., T. & S. F. R. R. Parties wishing to attend the Knight Templar conclave held at Chicago August 17 can purchase tickets to Atchison and Kansas City at one and one-fourth fare for the round trip, on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of August. Sir Knights and their families, upon certificates from proper officers, will be issued tickets at one fare for the round trip, good until September 18. The rate from the Missouri river to Chicago and return is one fare for Knights and families; all others, $20.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
We understand that our old friend, Mr. I. G. Reed, formerly of Boston, but now of Wellington, will be a candidate for the office of county attorney in Sumner County.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
DIED. Will Alexander, of whom we made mention last week, died last Friday noon, and was buried in the Bolton Township cemetery on Saturday. Will was a young man between twenty-two and twenty-three years of age, of sterling integrity, and well liked by all who knew him. The sympathies of the community will be extended to the young wife who is thus early called upon to pass through the furnace of affliction.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Mr. Appleby left for Salt City with the steamer "Necedah" yesterday, but requests us to state that he will be at Harmon's ford on the Walnut next Sunday, ready to give another one of those delightful excursions. The Walnut at this place is a most beautiful stream, and there is nothing nicer than to be one of a good crowd gilding over its placid waters in the "Necedah."
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
With no disposition to find fault, we would quietly and respectfully inform the proper authorities that there is an ugly place in the Arkansas River bridge, caused by a missing plank. Will some "worthy assessor"Democratic or otherwiseplease see to this matter as soon as possible?
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
MARRIED. At the residence of Mr. Harvey Dwyer, in Beaver Township, on Sunday, July 25, at 2 p.m., by Rev. L. F. Laverty, Mr. Wm. J. Gray to Miss Kate L. Myers. No cards, but just lots of cake, etc.
Well, it's all right, Billy, and we sincerely hope that the journey of life may in your case be strewn with blessings which yourself and bride may be spared to enjoy for many years.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Teachers' Examination. An examination of applicants for teachers' certificates will be held in Winfield, beginning at 8 o'clock, a.m., August 4, 1880.
R. C. STORY, County Superintendent.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Kellogg & Mowry have added another attraction to their already popular Drug Store in the way of a Soda Fountain of elegant design, and are now furnishing the foaming beverage to the thirsty millions, at the remarkably low price of 5 cents per glass. If you desire health, wealth and happiness, come to the fountain and drink.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
DENTISTRY. M. B. VAWTER, of Louisville, Kentucky, has located in Arkansas City, and solicits the patronage of the public. Satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Office in Matlack's brick. References: A. A. Newman and S. Matlack.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
GREAT REDUCTIONS! IN LAWNS, CORDED PIQUES, AND FANCY LINEN DRESS GOODS.
Figured Lawns, 27 inches: 8-1/2 cents.
Latticed Lawns: 12-1/2 cents.
Pacific Lawns: 12-1/2 cents.
Brunswick Corded Piques: 8-1/2 cents.
Pacific Cretonnes: 12-1/2 cents.
ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES
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S. MATLACK'S.
[ARTICLE RE PAYNE: SOURCE NOT GIVEN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880. Front Page.
The government is not dealing justly with Payne and his followers in the attempt of the latter to occupy the public lands in the Indian Territory. These lands are either subject to settlement or they are not, and Payne and his party have either violated the law or they have not.
As they are under arrest by the government they should have a speedy trial and this public land question and the right of the people to occupy those lands should be forever set at rest. The people will hold the authorities to a strict accountability for the manner in which they are dealing with Payne and his followers. All that the friends of the movement ask is that Payne be turned over to the civil authorities and tried without delay, that the rights of the people to occupy the lands in question may be determined.
[EDITORIAL PAGE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880. Front Page.
COUNTY TICKET...REPUBLICANS.
State Senator, Hon. W. P. Hackney.
Representative, 88th District, A. B. Lemmon.
County Attorney, Frank Jennings.
County Superintendent, R. C. Story.
Probate Judge, H. L. Gans.
Clerk of Court, E. S. Bedilion.
[REPORT FROM "BO" - SALT CITY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880. Editorial Page.
SALT CITY, August 2, 1880.
A good corn crop is secured, and people are spending their money freely.
Quite a number of the fashionables of Wellington stopped at the Springs last week, and this week we are favored with some of the elite of Arkansas City, making our city a great deal livelier by their presence. Several camps may be seen in the vicinity of the Springs, and good results are being obtained every day by the use of the waters. So say the invalids.
I was glad to see Dr. Kellogg's smiling face in our midst last week. Arkansas City having been the home of many of our citizens in years past, we welcome her people as old friends.
Berkey is now in his new quarters, where he can be seen at all times, lord of all he surveys.
DIED. A child of Mr. Bishop, of the Wellington Press, died in this city on the 30th, the first death in many weeks. The bereaved parents returned to their home on Sunday, the 31st.
There are two hotels now in Salt Citythe Royal House and the Travelers' Home, the latter conducted by that smiling host, Frank Davis. They will both try and make it comfortable for their guests. Call and see them. We are glad to see the traveler come in. We mean the Arkansas City TRAVELER. BO.
[LAND OFFICE RULES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880. Editorial Page.
LAND OFFICE RULES.
As we understand the regulations of the U. S. Land Office for the disposal of the Osage lands under the law of May 28, 1880, they are:
1st, No filings will be permitted except from persons who were residing on the land on May 28, 1880.
2nd, No filings will be received after August 25, 1880.
3rd, All persons who have heretofore filed or shall file on or before August 25th, 1880, are required to prove up prior to October 25, 1880, and pay at least one-fourth of the purchase money. The lands thus entered will then be subject to taxation. Another fourth of the purchase money will be due in one year from entry, another in two years, and the last in three years. Interest will be charged from one year after first settlement. Any failure to prove up or to make a payment when due will subject the land to forfeit, and sale to the highest bidder. Persons may pay up in full at any time after making proof and before due.
4th, The usual five weeks publication and the same proof as heretofore will be required before entry; therefore, all publications must commence as early as September 20th.
[AD: HOLLAWAY & McINTIRE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
GROCERIES!
The Freshest and Cheapest always kept in stock by
HOLLAWAY & McINTIRE,
Successors to J. H. Phillips, at his old stand.
COUNTRY PRODUCE
Taken in exchange.
GIVE US A TRIAL.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Joe Sherburne, of Ponca, was in civilization a day or two last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Children's gala day tomorrow in Godfrey's grove on the Walnut, east of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Sifford Bros. have erected a blacksmith shop in the vicinity of the Constant P. O. in Pleasant Valley.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Ben Matlack tore himself away from Hunnewell last Sunday, and smiled upon our city for a few hours.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Peter Pearson has now in stock the first metallic cases for mortuary purposes ever brought to our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Dr. Minthorn came up from Ponca Agency last week
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
T. A. Wilkinson is, we understand, a station agent in the employ of the A. T. & S. F. railroad, somewhere out west.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Howard, Rexford & Howard last week discontinued their branch store at Hunnewell, building at that point having about stopped.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
J. F. Huey and wife, and Miss Kate Hawkins propose to attend the marriage ceremony of Miss May Deming at Wichita next Tuesday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
A flock of sheep, numbering some five thousand head, was driven through town on Friday last, en route for the west line of Harper County.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Mrs. Farrar and Mrs. Searing are rusticating at the Geuda Springs near Salt City, this week, testing the medicinal qualities of salt waters.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Many parties have already started out in search of wild plums and grapes, of which there is an extra crop this seasonmore especially grapes.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Miss May Deming, of Wichita, is to be married next Tuesday to a Mr. Bitting. Her many friends in this city forward their congratulations and best wishes.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Mr. Henry Asp came down from Winfield last Monday to take charge of the prosecution in the case of Blackman versus Conaway, tried before Justice Linton, in Bolton Township.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Our U. S. Commissioner's court was in full blast last Monday, straightening (?) out some kind of a Territorial mess lately indulged in by one Ishmael Davis and a Cherokee Indian.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
M. L. Bangs is now in the employ of the K. C., L. & S. railway. M. L. has for many years been connected with the Southwestern Stage Company, and will be missed by the b'hoys.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
From several persons lately returned, we learn that the Hunnewell boom is decidedly weakening, and scarcely any trade doing but in whiskey and ammunition. Just as we expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
The Pleasant Valley Sunday school is preparing to take part in the Sunday school picnic and convention, to be held in Posey creek timber, near Joseph Hill's place, on Friday next, August 6.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
We regret to learn that Elder Cartwright, who met with an accident while getting out of his buggy a short time since, is still lying in a very precarious if not hopeless condition at Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
A game of base ball is to be played next Friday afternoon between the Jack Oaks and a picked nine from the ball players of Arkansas City. The game is to be played on the ground southeast of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Some kind of an insect pest is attacking young trees in this neighborhood, entirely denuding them of foliage and necessarily killing them. Cottonwood and peach trees seem to be the worst affected at present.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
J. P. Musselman, of Grouse, was in town yesterday and informed us that he recently sold all his cattle at good figures. He considered himself fortunate, for cattle both above and below his place are dying with the Texas fever.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
In this issue appears the professional card of J. H. Griffith, M. D., tendering his services as a medical practitioner to the public at large. The Doctor has resided in our midst for several years, and needs no recommendation at our hands.
CARD: J. H. GRIFFITH, M. D., ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN.
Office at Eddy's drug store and at his residence. Special attention given to chronic diseases and diseases of women and children. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Will someone who knows please inform the Silverdale Stock Protective Union as to who is secretary of the State Anti-Horse Thief Society? Address Silverdale, Kansas. The sheriff of the county is requested to communicate with the union for mutual benefit in case of need.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
W. A. Conaway, the ferryman west of town, had the misfortune to get in the way of what is known as a spreading viper last Thursday, which left the print of its fangs in his foot. A liberal application of standard remedies reduced the swelling, and the injured man is now enabled to attend to business.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Mr. Myers, formerly of Pontiac, Illinois, but now of Winfield, we understand, was in the city last Wednesday. Mr. Myers is a breeder of fine horses, and owns some blooded stallions and jacks, which he now holds on his farm near Winfield, but which he will have in Arkansas City next spring, one day each week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
The Democrat pole-raising was a complete success last Saturday, everything passing off harmoniously and with no delay. The speeches by Judge McDonald, Lafe Pence, and Hon. A. J. Pyburn were masterly efforts and heartily received.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Mr. Hopkins, formerly of Pawnee Agency, was in town Friday. He was taking his family to Lawrence, preparatory to going to New Mexico, where he takes the position of bookkeeper for a prominent firm in Albuquerque. His failing health necessitates this change, which is regretted by his many friends at this place and in the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newman and family took their departure, last Monday, for Minneapolis, where they will make a short stay, visiting relations and friends, and then proceed to their former home in Weld, Maine, to spend two or three months of the heated term. Before returning, Mr. Newman will visit New York, Boston, and other eastern markets, for the purpose of buying in a full stock of fall goods for this market.
[FIGHT BETWEEN BLACKMAN AND CONAWAY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
A NICE TIME.
There was a dance at the house of Mr. Kreps on the Kimmel place, some five miles west of town, on Tuesday night of last week, which resulted in rather a serious fight. It seems that a young man by the name of Blackman was floor manager, and he objected to one of the Conaway boys dancing, he having come on the floor when his number was not called. Conaway, however, insisted on dancing, probably relying upon his ability to "bluff it through," inasmuch as Blackman was a considerably smaller man. But the little man had no idea of being run over in any such style, and in his endeavors to impress upon the mind of Mr. Conaway the fact that he must conduct himself properly and take his chances the same as any other man in the room, they became involved in a personal struggle for the mastery.
They tumbled around until they got out of doors, where Blackman, though much the smaller man, succeeded in pounding his opponent pretty severely about the face and eyes, and generally getting away with him, realizing which young Conaway drew a large pocket knife and commenced cutting at Blackman. The point to the principal blade in this knife had been sharpened after the fashion of a dagger, and the wounds, some ten in number, were some of them quite severe. By this time the crowd interfered, and separated the combatants, Blackman bleeding profusely from the wounds inflicted by the knife. It is stated that after they were separated, and Blackman was being held by several of the crowd, Conaway drew a revolver and struck Blackman over the forehead and eyes with the butt of the revolver; which, if true, was a most cowardly trick.
Dr. Alexander was called out to attend Mr. Blackman early Wednesday morning, and though suffering considerably at that time, he now reports the wounded man as progressing finely.
The trial was held before one of the justices of Bolton Township Monday, with what result we have not yet learned.
The sympathies of the community, so far as we can gather, are with Blackman, who, as floor manager, had the right to rule Conaway from the floor, when he was attempting to dance out of his number. Conaway has a desire to be regarded as a local terror, whose presence shall inspire such fear that his actions shall go unquestioned. Like all bullies, he stumbled over a man who was too much for him, and who, if left alone, would have given him a rather severe lesson.
LATER. Just before going to press we learn that Esquire Linton bound Conaway over to court in the sum of $1,200. An effort was made to give bond, but proved futile, upon which Billy Gray took him in charge with the intention of escorting him to Winfield. As Billy was getting a drink at the well, Conaway made an excuse to go around the house, and as soon as he was out of sight, he jumped on a horse and struck out for the Territory at full speed. Several parties started in pursuit, but he kept the lead for ten or twelve miles, and bid fair to elude his pursuers. About this time, however, he was sighted by Col. Whiting, who was coming up from Ponca Agency, and who seeing him skulking through the ravines, and suspicioning all was not right, rode up, and bringing a Sharp's rifle to bear upon him, requested him to stop. He stopped. In a few minutes his pursuers came up, hand-cuffed him, and brought him back to the State. He was taken to Winfield yesterday, where he will have time to cool off.
[W. H. STEPHENS KILLED BY G. W. PADGETT IN THE TERRITORY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
KILLED IN THE TERRITORY.
Another of those incidents with which the "cow boys" ` life is so often illustrated took place at the Salt Fork, Indian Territory, resulting in the shooting, by G. W. Padgett, of W. H. Stephens, who has been employed for some time past as boss herder for Maj. Hood of Emporia.
The circumstances were briefly thus: A dispute had arisen as to some cattle which Stephens had picked up on the trail, and which Padgett claimed to have the right to cut out. Several talks were had, and Stephens became very abusive, and even went so far as to use his quirt upon Padgett, in consequence of which the shooting was done. The statement of a large number of herders is to the effect that Stephens was of a very over-bearing and abusive disposition, and constantly quarreling with his men. The murderer attempted to escape, but was captured and carried to Wellington to be examined before Commissioner Jones of that city. We understand the plea of self-defense will be advanced. It is stated that the home of the murdered man was in Comanche county, Texas, from which state also hails the murderer. The body was interred at Wellington by Hubbell & Co., upon the request of Maj. Hood.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
We are informed that Rudolph Hoffmaster has a melon that weighs over 150 pounds, and is still growing. This is only another illustration of the wonderful powers of the Geuda Springs, and should anyone have doubts as to the truth of this statement they only have to visit the bath house and see this "boss melon" for themselves.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
List of letters remaining uncalled for in the post office at Arkansas City, Cowley county, Kansas, August 1, 1880.
Briggs, Ed F.; Bowen, Martha; Boyd, William; Bank, Della; Carey, Lottie; Currier, Dr.; Courter, W. B.; Clark, Charles; Cross, Clarington; Clayton, J. A.; Coatney, John; Coburn,
C. S. S.; Eilinberger, Anna; Fleming, W.; Funk, Emma; Godfrey, George; Haynes, Peter F. (2); Hanson, John; Hillerman, J.; Hunt, Lee; Hill, W. E.; Keller, Robert; Kelley, Isaiah; Lee, Mrs. Mollie; Murray, Charles; Palmer, S. S.; Parks, Caroline; Robinson, John; Riggs, A. J.; Rogers, M.; Reynolds, Henry; Strait, Wm. B.; Stewart, Sam'l; Shriver, Owen; Smith, Samuel; Smith, H. C. (2); Scrogum, Elizabeth; Smith, William; Swickard, Jennie (3); Scramage, Mr.; Schifstad, Geo.; Schafer, Charles; Schafer, Sarah; Shoemaker, H. T. (3).
Parties calling for any of the above will please state that they were advertised.
N. HUGHES, Postmaster.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
[Dr. Minthorn, Agency Physician.]
People who are fond of representing that the Ponca Indians are dying off rapidly are requested to note the fact that during the past eight months only five have died at this Agency, which includes the Nez Perces also. As the two tribes number about nine hundred, we agree with Dr. Minthorn, the Agency physician, that the rate of mortality compares favorably with that of any city in the Union.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
The Little Rock & Fort Smith railway want to extend their line. They now purpose arranging to build a road from Fort Smith to a junction with the M., K. & T. railway south of the Canadian, use the track of the latter to the north bank of the Arkansas, thence build up the north bank of that stream to the line of Kansas and connect with the A., T. & S. F. railway at Arkansas City. Indian Herald.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
From our Beaver correspondent we learn that our friend Roseberry, formerly county commissioner, is ahead on wheat this year, having threshed fifteen bushels of good grain to the acre, which, in view of dry weather early in the season, is considered a good yield. They are having timely rains in Beaver, and crops are maturing finely. The corn crop is most assuredly a good one.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
We understand that Mrs. Coombs proposes taking a few day boarders. Mrs. Coombs has had an extensive experience in conducting hotels and private boarding houses, is a thorough mistress of the art of cooking, and we bespeak for her a successful career. Her place of residence at present is two doors north of the Central Avenue hotel, in the house formerly occupied by Prof. Hulse.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
The TRAVELER boys gratefully acknowledge the receipt of a bountiful supply of most delicious grapes and apples, tendered by Miss Delia M. Horn yesterday afternoon. This is but one of many cases in which Miss Horn has proven herself a friend to the newspaper fraternity.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.
BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. Frank Decker, Tuesday evening, August 3, seven pounds of femininity, Dr. Anderson officiating.
[STORY ABOUT THE BENDERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880. Front Page.
THE BENDERS.
Fremont, Neb., August 3. There were important developments in the Bender matter today. Mrs. Bender made a full confession of all the horrible murders committed on John Bender's farm during 1872-3. She was a widow when she married McGregor, alias Bender, who was a widower with four children. They migrated from Missouri to Labette county, Kansas, where under the leadership of Kate, old John's daughter, the murders and robberies began. Mrs. Bender declares she had no personal hand in these crimes. The first man killed by them was a man named Brown. Very soon after the first murder two strangers were killed. The woman was asked whether she remembered about a whole family being killed, and said: "Yes, I do. There was a man and his wife and two little girls who drove up to the house one afternoon and wanted to spend the night. That night while the man and his wife were eating supper, they were dropped through the hole. Kate and the old man were below. The man fought pretty hard, but they fixed him. The next day the two children were buried alive; old John took one and Kate the other. They hollered awful, but finally stopped, and Kate came in and said `the damned brats were all right now.'" Soon after this, according to the old woman's story, they became frightened and joined the Cherokee and Choctaw Indians. Many further details were obtained from this woman. If these are not the original Benders, the fact can easily be established.
[ADDED TO COWLEY COUNTY TICKET.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
In the 89th district Hon. C. R. Mitchell was on last Saturday declared the nominee for the Legislature by a vote of thirty-one to nine. His only opponent in the convention, Mr. Walton, gracefully yielded.
For County Attorney: Frank Jennings. Mr. Jennings has figured conspicuously in the affairs of Cowley County ever since his arrivalsomething over four years agoand has won the respect and esteem of all who know him. By a very large majority the convention gave him the nomination.
[COMMENTS RE BENDERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880. Editorial Page.
For the past week the papers have been full of the capture of the original John Bender and wife, at Fremont, Nebraska, though the whereabouts of young John and Kate are yet unknown. The old man and woman have both made such confessions as would seem to put to rest all doubt of their identity. Sheriff Bender, of Labette county, Kansas, started with the prisoners from Fremont last Saturday. He says that, however excited the people of Labette may be over the capture of the noted murderers, the prisoners shall be protected from violence and dealt with according to law. If these are proven to be the real Benders, anything but mob law is too good for them.
[REPORT FROM BOLTON TOWNSHIP.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
FROM BOLTON TOWNSHIP.
A public meeting of the citizens of Bolton Township was called to meet at the cemetery in West Bolton, August 2, 1880, at which the following motions were discussed and adopted.
1. That we request the township board to levy a special tax for the purpose of putting a fence around and otherwise improving our cemetery grounds, said fence to be constructed of iron posts and barbed wire.
2. That we also request said board to have the outside lines of the cemetery surveyed and a stone set at the corner of each lot on said lines as per original plat.
3. That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Arkansas City papers.
WM. TURNER, Chairman.
D. P. MARSHALL, Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
After the adjournment of the preceding meeting another meeting was organized to consider the subject of Sabbath desecration, when the following preamble and resolutions were adopted.
WHEREAS, The Sabbath is an institution of divine appointment and the scriptural observance intimately associated with man's temporal and spiritual well being; and
WHEREAS, The laws of our State, in harmony with the laws of God, prohibit the desecration of this day either by unnecessary manual labor lawful on other days or by seeking our own pleasure or amusement, therefore,
Be it resolved, By the citizens of Bolton Township in meeting assembled, (1) That we do hereby discountenance any tendency to this desecration ourselves, and will not suffer our teams or machinery to be used by others in desecrating this day, and we do hereby call upon all our citizens to keep this day according to the commandment. (2) That if any persons persist in violating the sanctity of this day, we remind our civil officers of their sworn duty to see that the law is properly enforced. Adjourned. WM. TURNER, President.
D. P. MARSHALL, Secretary.
[INDIAN TERRITORY TROUBLES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Gibson Station, in the "B. I. T.," was the scene of excitement and carnage lately. A feud between the Cherokee Indians has been developed and growing in intensity for sometime. Finally it culminated in blood, on an open prairie, in sight of Gibson Station. Two Cherokees met seven armed blacks and a fight immediately ensued. One of the Indians was killed and the other badly wounded, while, on the other side, one colored man was slain and five others dyed the sod with their blood. The excitement is intense. The glitter of revenge gleams from the fierce eye of the Cherokee as he dons his war paint. The cry among them is, that every colored man must leave their reservation or be killed. The colored folks refuse to go. Many of them were born and bred in the Territory and have Indian blood in their veins. They claim a hereditary interest in the soil and propose to fight until death before surrendering it or being driven from their homes. The handful of troops at the Fort will amount to little or nothing in the fray. Things look bloody in that section. Let our colored friends take warning and give the "B. I. T." a wide berth, at least for the present. Parsons Republican.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
THE INDIAN TERRITORY TROUBLES.
Muskogee, Indian Territory, August 3. The Cherokees to the number of about 300 have been in camp for a week past near Gibson Station, and have only been restrained from attacking the negroes by promises that the murderers of young Cobb should be delivered over to them. The Cherokees agreed to wait until today, and if they were not forthcoming they propose to take them, no matter what they cost. A formal demand was made on Chief Checote, of the Creeks, for their surrender, and today D. W. Bushyhead, principal Chief of the Cherokees, W. H. Adair, Assistant Chief, United States Indian Agent Tufts, and the Assistant Chief of the Creeks and Private Secretary of Chief Checote, held a long consul tation. Checote was too ill to attend.
The result of the conference is not yet known, and is of secondary importance now, as it is strongly rumored that the men who are wanted have already escaped from the country. What action the Cherokees will take cannot even be surmised. They may give it up and go home, or they may attack the negroes at any hour. On Saturday the two parties charged on each other, and had got within speaking distance when a blinding rain storm came up and drove them from the field. On Sunday the Cherokees again mounted to a man, and formed a line of battle, but finally yielded to the persuasion of the Chief. Tomorrow will definitely decide whether it is to be peace or war. Cowan is still alive, but very low.
[E. S. TORRANCE - CANDIDATE FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
E. S. TORRANCE.
Hon. E. S. Torrance, of Winfield, candidate for District Judge, has been in our county recently looking up his political prospects, and feels much encouraged. The only thing that can be offered against Mr. Torrance is that he is not so well acquainted with our people generally as his opponent, Mr. Adams, but wherever he has an acquaintance he also has a friend, and we wish he could spend more of his time with us getting acquainted with our people. The people of Winfield and Cowley County are solid for him, which is an excellent recommendation, and one which, from what we can learn, cannot be claimed by his opponent. Mr. Torrance has been county attorney for Cowley County for several years, and could have continued longer had he desired. He is a young man of more than average ability and is peculiarly fitted for the bench as well as bar. He stands well among the attorneys of the district, as well as in other districts where he occasionally has professional calls.
The assertion that Mr. Torrance is a pet of Judge Campbell's is simply a story gotten up by his opponents to thwart his chances of nomination. It is sufficient to refer to the nomina tion in Chautauqua county as evidence on this point. Adams did not enter into the canvass there, but Campbell did his utmost and failed ingloriously, the delegates elected being instructed to vote for Torrance first, last, and all the time.
We believe Mr. Torrance will be nominated on the first ballot, and would not be surprised if it came by acclamation. He will certainly get the solid vote of Cowley, six, Chatauqua, four, and Elk, three; making thirteen votes; lacking only three of a nomination. He will be likely to divide the delegation from Sedgwick and get the necessary three more votes. Sumner will give him three of her five if not all of them, and Butler will be recreant to her duty if she does not give him her solid vote of six delegates. Nobody questions Mr. Torrance's ability for the position or integrity as a gentleman; he stands well at home and abroad, and it seems to us that it is the duty of our people to encourage him in his honorable aspirations and give him a solid delegation from Butler. Augusta Republican.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Temperance meeting Sunday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
All the hunters are wild for prairie chickens.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Schiffbauers have a new style clothes wringer. It's a "boss."
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
DIED. On Friday last, a child of Mr. and Mrs. McLaren, of Silver Creek.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Agent Bowman and T. E. Berry, of Pawnee Agency, were in town Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
We tremble as we say it, but it seems to be a factDr. Tanner is a native of Ohio.
Our patriotic ladies are engaged in making a flag for the Garfield and Arthur club.
A quiet and select dance was had by the young folks last Monday night at the City Hotel.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Haywood has been sending large quantities of corn to the Indian Territory during the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Winfield now has a telephone from E. P. Kinne's office to the courthouse. Several others are in contemplation.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Mr. S. B. Gardner has erected a blacksmith shop at Tannehill, Beaver Township, and is doing a thriving business.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Just by way of keeping in practice, a man was shot over at Hunnewell last Saturday, and another one on Sunday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
S. W. Scott, who has been at Pawnee Agency for some time past, returned to the land of the living last Sunday afternoon.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
The Arkansas has been "on a bender" for some days past, rendering the fords useless and making ferrying somewhat bothersome.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
A horse belonging to McAfee was thrown from the railroad track last Saturday morning and so injured that it had to be killed.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Johnny Kronert left for Wichita yesterday afternoon, to pay a visit to relatives and friends there. He will be absent several days.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Young Conaway, of whom we spoke last week, at last succeeded in giving bail in the sum of $1,200, and is now at large awaiting his trial.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Mr. S. W. Scott has received the appointment of commissary clerk at Pawnee Agency, and will henceforth make his home among the "Lo's."
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
The Normal has closed, and our city once more looks natural, now that the young ladies are among us again. They report a jolly time at the county seat.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Messrs. Renick and Adams rolled three large and fine watermelons into the TRAVELER office boys last Saturday, for which the boys are abundantly thankful.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Godfrey's temperance billiard hall has become quite popular. Every Monday evening the crack players get together and play for the championship of the town.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
The Republicans of Beaver Township will meet at Tannehill tomorrow night, for the purpose of organizing a Garfield and Arthur club. Good speakers will be present.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
After nominating the Representative at Dexter last Saturday, a central committee for this district was chosen, of which Geo. H. McIntire was elected chairman.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
The annual school meeting of school district No. 2 will be held in the schoolhouse tomorrow afternoon. The notices required by law have been posted up for two weeks past.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Al. Burton, who was reported killed in the eastern part of the State last fall, has turned up at Hunnewell, and we understand he is now deputy sheriff of Sumner County.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
C. C. Holland, after a two months' visit in Cowley County for the purpose of attending the Normal, left for Silver Cliff, Colorado, this week. There is no doubt but Chris. will secure his certificate.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Our young ladies will give a social at the residence of Mr. Finley next Friday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
The new map of Cowley County, published by J. E. Conklin of Winfield, will be ready for distribution about the 20th inst., and all should avail themselves of this opportunity to obtain a correct map of the county.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Mr. A. A. Newman and family, of Arkansas City, and his brother, G. W. Newman, of this city, and family, started Wednesday for New York, by way of the lakes, a trip that will combine business and pleasure. Emporia Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
The game of ball last Friday resulted in a score of nineteen to seventeen in favor of the Jack Oaks. There was no organization on either side, only a few of the boys coming together for some fun. Only seven innings were played.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
An accident occurred to Mr. M. L. Lee while coupling cars at Seeley Station, on the A., T. & S. F. road, last Monday evening, resulting in his left leg being badly bruised. The injured man was brought to this city and taken to his boarding house, where he is doing as well as can be expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Rev. Fleming and wife left for Lawrence yesterday, both being delegates to the great Sabbath school convention at Bismarck Grove. Rev. Fleming has been tendered a vacation of two weeks, in consequence of which there will be no preaching at the Presbyterian church for such a time.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
W. Brown, the shoemaker, is a schemer and shrewd trader. He first bought the shop in which he has been working for $55 and then sold it for $105. It being for sale shortly after, he bought it through a second party for $14, and last week sold it again for $25making $61 out of the transaction, besides the rent of the room. He will soon move into the room formerly occupied by Ridenour.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Next Tuesday evening, August 17, the citizens of BoltonTownship are requested to meet at the Theaker schoolhouse for the purpose of organizing a township temperance society. Mr. P. B. Lee, of Vernon Township, an active worker in the cause of temperance, will be there to address the meeting. A general turnout from all parts of the township is looked for and confidently expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Last Thursday evening we enjoyed the hospitality of Rudolph Hoffmaster at the Geuda Springs bath house, near Salt City. These Springs are visited daily by large numbers of people, and no better man could be chosen to look after the comfort of the wayfarers than our friend Rudolph. He is all accommodation, and the soul of hospitality. Parties wishing to board at the Springs will find it most agreeable to put up with Rudolph and his amiable wife, who set as good a table as any hotel in the county.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
The gentle boys have been having some more fun at Hunnewell. On Tuesday of last week a drunken Texas cowboy was setting in front of Schiffbauer's store, and seeing a barrel of coal oil on the sidewalk, he thought it would be so much fun to shoot at it, which he did forthwith. As the oil spurted out he fired again, and continued shooting until the oil was streaming from the barrel in five different places. He then broke three large panes of glass, and rolling his eyes around, declared "he hadn't had so much fun for a year." The foregoing little pleasantless, together with his losing a new revolver, cost the gentleman the snug sum of $50. Some of these fine days a cowboy will run against the biggest kind of a stump when he attempts to show himself off in the above style. Some men won't tolerate it.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Frank Gallotti has returned from Colorado to Winfield for a few weeks. He is now interested in several mines in the Centennial State, and showed us last Thursday some magnificent specimens of ore from his mines, and from those in his immediate neighbor hood. A meeting was held in Winfield last Thursday to perfect the organization of a stock company composed of Winfield's citizens, for the purpose of working these mines.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
The annual meeting of the school board of district No. 2 will be held in the schoolhouse on Thursday, August 12, at 2 p.m., for the purpose of electing one director and attending to such other business as may come before the meeting, and especially to consider what steps shall be taken looking to the fencing and fitting up of our school grounds. All are expected to attend. L. FINLEY, Clerk.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
M. G. Troup and Frank Jennings came down from Winfield last night to address the Republicans of this place, but on account of the temperance meeting, it was thought best to adjourn politics. Notice will be given next week of our next meeting.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
The ladies who wish to assist in the election of Garfield and Arthur are requested to meet at Mrs. Matlack's room tomorrow afternoon for the purpose of making a flag and streamer for the club.
[ORDINANCE NO. 79: CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
ORDINANCE NO. 79.
Entitled an ordinance for the construction of sidewalks.
BE it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Arkansas City,
SECTION 1, ARTICLE 1.
There shall be constructed within the corporate limits of the City of Arkansas City, certain sidewalks, to be laid on the streets and avenues of the course and length herein provided. That is to say: First, commence at the southwest corner of Summit street and Fifth avenue, running west on the south side of Fifth avenue to the southeast corner of Five avenue and Ninth street, along the north side of lot number twenty-eight (28) and lot number one (1), in block number sixty-nine (69) and on the north side of lot number twenty-eight (28) and lot number one (1), in block number eighty-seven (87).
ARTICLE SECOND.
Commencing at the northeast corner of Summit street and Central avenue, thence running east on the north of Central avenue to the northwest corner of Central avenue and Fifth street, on the south side of number fourteen (14), in block number sixty-seven (67), also on the south end of lots number fifteen (15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen (18) and nineteen (19), in block number sixty-seven, and on the south end of lots number eighteen (18), seventeen (17), sixteen (16), fifteen (15), fourteen (14), thirteen (13), twelve (12), eleven (11), ten (10), and nine (9), in block number fifty-five (55).
SECTION 2. Said sidewalks will be constructed of stone flaggings not less than two (2) feet wide by four (4) feet in length, and not less than two (2) inches thick. They shall be laid on such grade as may be established by the council, and shall not be less than four feet wide, and placed four feet from the front line of lots along the whole length thereof, unless aid sidewalks are built the full width of sidewalk space, as herein provided in section third of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. All sidewalk space on streets eight (8) feet wide shall be ten (10) feet wide, and off streets one hundred (100) feet wide, sidewalk space shall be twelve (12) feet wide.
SECTION 4. The owners of the lots abutting upon the line of any of the sidewalks for the construction of which provision is herein made, are allowed thirty days from and after the publication of this ordinance, to construct the same, and if any of them shall make default, then the City of Arkansas City shall contract for the construction of any portion of sidewalks that shall not have been constructed, and the expenses shall be defrayed by an assessment upon the lots abutting upon the part of sidewalk so constructed by the said city according to the frontage of said lots.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be and remain in force on and after its publication once in each of the city papers. A. J. CHAPEL, Mayor.
Attest, I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
WOLF & NOEE,
Job Carpenters and Contractors.
Special attention given to job work; satisfaction guaranteed; shop in basement of furniture store.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
W. T. EKEL,
Dealer in Lumber, Sash, Doors, Etc.
Office and yard on Summit street, between Fourth and Fifth Avenues.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
C. L. PARKER
Pays special attention to Carriage and Wagon Repairing, Machine repairs and general BLACKSMITHING. Shop on South Summit Street.
[EDITORIAL PAGE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
The supposed Benders had their preliminary trial at Oswego last week, and were discharged. Thus another Kansas City Times boom is laid away.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
HACKNEY AND PYBURN.
In the Monitor of July 31, giving an account of the Democratic convention, we find the following glowing tribute to Hon. A. J. Pyburn, the Democratic nominee for State Senator, uttered by one of the pure and undefiled. Says Brother Conklin:
A special Monitor reporter slipped around among the delegates for items. It was admitted on all hands that there was no possible hope of success unless through defection of Republicans, and it became a question of grave importance to them, as to the best means to employ in order to accomplish this end, and the probability of there being any serious defection. Some contending that there was not now, neither was there likely to be any serious defection this year; others insisted as the Republican party was largely in the majority in this county, it would this year, as it has always done in the past, develop animosities that could find vent only by bolting.
Others replied to this that last year for the first time in the history of Cowley County, the Republicans made a clean sweep. When this statement was made, a rural rooster jumped up and startled a group with "Yes, and it was the d d Monitor and Bill Hackney who did the work that brought this about."
Whereupon a prominent Democrat of Winfield informed him that "it were well if he kept his mouth shut about what Hackney had done for the Republican party, that his enemies in his own party had for years been misrepresenting him relative to his politics; that he was one of the most effective workers in that party, and that it was all important that his services to the party should be kept in the background, in order that any injury done him by his enemies might be used against him in this campaign."
This did not seem to mollify the rooster any and he demanded in impatient tones: "Well, Smarty, if you will be kind enough, please tell me who there is in the Democratic party that we can beat him with?" "Pyburn, of course," replied smarty. "To h l with Pyburn!" roared the rooster. What did he do as a Senator for us that we should vote for him? Why, he has been four years in the State Senate, and in all of that time he did not accomplish as much for the public as that infernal bulldozer, Bill Hackney, did in sixty days; don't talk Pyburn to me! He voted for that infamous Republican, John James Ingalls, for the United States Senatethat man, who more than any other since the days of Jim Lane, vilifies us Democrats."
To this Smarty replied, "that the party could not afford to find fault with Pyburn for that, because he pledged every Republican who voted for him four years ago, that if he was elected he would ignore politics and vote for the Hon. P. B. Plumb, of Emporia, for the United States Senate, and that his vote for Ingalls was only following out his pledges then made to the men in the Republican party who elected him, and in order to secure his election he would have to make the pledges again; that it was true that he had not accomplished anything as a Senator, except the introduction and securing the passage of a resolution memorializing Congress to pass the electoral bill."
Here Rooster could wait no longer, and he broke out again at a white heat: "Yes, he pledged the Republicans to vote for Plumb, did he? I know he did, but did he do it? I know Plumb; he is an honest man, and Pyburn never voted for him or any other Republican that winter, but steadily voted for John Martin, who was the Democratic caucus nominee for United States Senator, and thus violated his pledges to the man who elected him. Oh yes! he wanted to keep faith with the Republicans who elected him, did he, when he voted for Ingalls? but he did not want to keep faith with them when he voted against Plumb. The Republicans claim that Ingalls bought his way into the Senate, and everybody admits that Plumb was honestly elected, and all admit that money was used in Ingall's election, and that none was used in Plumb's. Your ideas as to the motive that made Pyburn go back on the Republicans who voted for him in one case, and caused him to keep faith in the other, is evidently very widely different from my idea!"
Closing his remark with a sneer, the Rooster said: "And Pyburn got up that resolution endorsing that caused the electoral bill, did he? That infamous bill that defrauded us out of our President, and you offer that as the only thing he did while a Senator? I know that is the only time I ever heard of him as a Senator, but d m me if I ever thought any Democrat would point to that as commendable in his careereven the worst enemy he has. No. You can nominate him if you like, but if you do I will not vote for him." Whereupon Smarty and the rest of them proceeded to kick him out of the Democratic party.
After much wrangling similar to the above, the time came to meet, and they all adjourned to the courthouse, and the reporter quietly stole from behind the barrel of whiskey in Fahey's saloon, where he had been hiding, and was soon swallowed up in the crowd as they wended their way to the convention.
When that body was duly organized, A. J. Pyburn was nominated by acclamation. Our reporter looked over the room for the "Rooster," but he was not there. The next seen of him he was blind drunk with his arms around Amos Walton's neck, ejaculating that he would not vote for Pyburnno, not he, while Amos wildly beseeched him to vote the straight ticket.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
THE $200 EXEMPTION.
Rock Township, Aug. 9th, 1880.
Ed. Monitor: Some days ago I noticed an editorial in the Telegram, in opposition to the passage of the proposed constitutional amendment, which destroys that provision of our present constitution exempting from taxation $200 worth of the property of every head of the family. And in this, the writer endorses the Telegram. Here is a poor man, a laborer, with a large family; he has not team or wagon, his family are dependant upon him for their daily bread. He has a couple of cows and other personal property and household goods, worth, all told, only one hundred dollars. It is as much as he can do to feed his family, much less pay taxes on this pittance of property (under our present constitution this property is exempt from taxation).
And the last legislature passed a joint resolution, submitting to the voters of this state, the proposition to take this exemption away, and thus force my neighbor, poor as he is, to pay taxes upon this property. This is not right. Let the rich man pay the taxes; take away the burden from the poor as much as we can, is the correct rule. And yet A. J. Pyburn, the Democratic nominee for State Senator, favored the taking of this poor man's property, and voted to submit the amendment to the people in order to accomplish that end.
Not so with W. P. Hackney, when he was in the legislature; he voted and worked for the peoplethe poor men. Stand his successful effort to repeal the infamous attorney fee bill up along side of this act of A. J. Pyburn, and the poor man can readily see who is his friend. Bill Hackney will run like a scared wolf in this township, and don't you forget it. We are all for him, regardless of the pleading of E. C. Manning and other disappointed tricksters in Winfield who hate him because they cannot control him. Yours respectfully, ECHO.
Monitor.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
Our contemporary sucks in the $100,000 mining story.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
Monday night's dance didn't pan out. Too hot, we suppose.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
Stacy Matlack and family took in the Geuda Springs last Sunday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
DIED. Mrs. B. Y. Hunt, of Pleasant Valley township, died last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
R. L. Walker, Register of the Wichita Land office, was at the terminus last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
A stone sidewalk is being laid on the south side of A. A. Newman & So.'s store on Fifth Avenue.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
Mrs. Hugh Davidson, of Wellington, was in town last week visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. Shepard.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
DIED. An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Kimmel, aged two years, died last Sunday and was buried on Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hamilton, of Belle Plaine, on the 6th instant, a bouncing boy, of usual weight.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
MARRIED. In Winfield, by Judge Gans, on Wednesday, August 11, Mr. L. Francisco and Miss May Drennan.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
The convention for the thirteenth Judicial district will be held in the opera house at Winfield on next Tuesday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
Dr. Dobyns, who has been seriously sick at Hunnewell for the past few days, is, we are glad to say, now convalescing.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
On Monday, the cheap rates still prevailing, Frank Speers and wife, Mrs. Endicott, A. W. Patterson, and Mr. Mott started eastward. Rexford got left.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
The new brick building in course of erection by J. L. Huey is already enclosed, and will very shortly be ready for occupation. A stone sidewalk will be laid in front thereof.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
Elsewhere in this issue appears the card of Frank Davis, proprietor of the Travelers' Home at Salt City. This house has been renovated throughout, and under Frank's genial management will doubtless receive a generous patronage.
CARD: TRAVELERS' HOME,
FRANK DAVIS, Proprietor.
SALT CITY, KANSAS.
This house has been entirely refitted and refurnished throughout, and now offers to the traveling public first-class accommodation. Choice cigars and good stabling.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
The city fathers at their meeting last week discontinued any stated salary to the city marshal, granting him but the fees on arrests made. Peace and good order reign supreme in our city, with arrests for disturbances few and far between.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
The proprietor of the Central Avenue hotel is about to attach to his already popular house a department which will be conducted upon the European plan and known as the Central Avenue Hotel Cafe. In our next issue will be found a complete list of prices.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
Cap Sanford has a new signone of the Ph. Best Brewing Company, which tells the passing public that he keeps genuine Milwaukee beer for sale. Cap is a "jolly old soul," and has a hearty welcome for all as long as they behave themselves. He keeps the best liquors, and if it is necessary for your peace of mind and future happiness that you drink beer or anything stronger, you cant' find a better place for it than in "Cap's Place."
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
Mrs. C. R. Mitchell and the Misses Eva and Nellie Swarts leave soon for McComb, Illinois. The Misses Swarts propose remaining through the winter months. Their many warm friends will miss them and gladly welcome them back.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
Our friend, John B. Walker, of the firm of Shepard, Maxwell & Walker, bade farewell to this city last Saturday, and hied him away to Monmouth, Illinois, where he expects to spend the next three weeks visiting his parents and friends in that vicinity.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
The members of the Republican central committee are requested to meet at the law office of O. M. Seward in Winfield, next Saturday, August 21, at 1 o'clock p.m., a majority of said committee having agreed to such effect. A full representation is expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
DIED. Elder T. L. Cartwright, who some three weeks since met with a serious accident, expired at his residence in Winfield on Friday morning last, in the thirty-seventh year of his age. He was pastor of the Christian church at that place. A wife and an adopted child are left to mourn the loss of husband and protector.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
Messrs. Farrar & Sleeth have hitherto confined themselves to a strictly banking business, loaning but little money on real estate. As will be seen by their announcement in another column, they are now prepared to loan home money on real estate at the low rate of ten percent. No more favorable terms can be had anywhere in this part of the State than at the Cowley County Bank.
AD: W. M. SLEETH, H. P. FARRAR,
COWLEY COUNTY BANK,
ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
DOES A
GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS.
Interest Allowed on Time Deposits,
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN
EXCHANGES BOUGHT AND SOLD.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
CORRESPONDENTS:
THIRD NATIONAL BANK, New York.
BANK OF KANSAS CITY, Kansas City, Mo.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
The Salt City Sunday schools will hold a children's meeting, with basket dinner, in McLay's grove, just east of their town, on Sunday, August 29. All schools desiring to participate are most cordially invited.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
A report was industriously circulated one day last week that Cass Endicott and his partners had disposed of their mine in Colorado for the snug sum of $100,000. Upon inquiry we found that there was no foundation for the story other than a letter claimed to have been written by some irresponsible party, and we are inclined to believe with Sam Endicottthat if there had been anything in it, he would have known it as soon as an outsider.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
At the temperance meeting last Sunday night, Mr. Henry E. Asp, of Winfield, spoke to a large congregation in the Methodist church, having been invited to supply the place of Mr. Houston, who had gone to Chicago. Mr. Hill also made some stirring remarks, which were well received.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
MARRIAGE BELLS.
We are informed that the marriage ceremony of Miss May Deming at Wichita on Tuesday of last week was a particularly brilliant affair, and that the bride was the recipient of many handsome and valuable presents.
The paper gave a recap from Wichita Eagle of the marriage of May Deming to Charles W. Bitting, of the firm of Bitting Brothers. Ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Sparks. Her maid was Miss Bernard.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
Owing to the cheap rates of Saturday last, quite a crowd took advantage of them and started for Chicago or way points. As far as we could learn, the Arkansas City list comprised Mrs. Matlack and child, Mr. and Mrs. Searing, Mrs. Hendersohn, J. L. Huey and family, Will and Henry Mowry, Mrs. Coombs and two children, J. D. Houston, J. B. Walker, and Mr. McConn. Messrs. Huey and McConn will attend the Knights Templar conclave at Chicago, while the others took this occasion to visit various points in Iowa and Illinois. The fare was ten dollars from Winfield to Chicago and return.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
JURORS.
The following comprises the list of jurors drawn for the August term of the district court.
Otter: George Webb.
Otter: George Hosmer.
Richland: J. L. Cottingham.
Cedar: Oliver Sparkman.
Maple: D. V. Killion.
Creswell: T. H. McLaughlin.
Vernon: N. C. Clark.
Sheridan: B. Shriver.
Vernon: J. S. Wooley.
Spring Creek: C. C. Robinson.
Spring Creek: Thomas S. Smith.
Liberty: Isaac Mendenhall.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
Our young folks did themselves proud last Friday evening in turning out to the sociable at Mr. Finley's residence. The excessive heat of the day rather led to the belief that the fun would not pay for the trouble, but contrary to expectations, the tastefully appointed house of Mr. Finley was filled to over-flowing. A most enjoyable evening was spent in music, games, and conversation, thanks to the Misses Clara and Flora Finley, who entertained their guests in a most delightful manner. We understand it is the intention to have these sociables every month.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
The following is the central committee for the 89th Representative district, elected at Dexter on the 7th, of which G. H. McIntire is chairman.
Creswell: George McIntire.
Cedar: James Utt.
Pleasant Valley: A. H. Broadwell.
Bolton: D. P. Marshall.
Spring Creek: James Gilleland.
Beaver: G. W. Brown.
Liberty: H. W. Stubblefield.
Silverdale: N. T. Estus.
Windsor: George Reynolds.
Otter: A. A. Mills.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
At the school meeting of this district last Thursday there was a good attendance. Rev. Fleming was elected to the vacant directorship caused by Mr. Adams declining to serve another term, and sufficient funds were voted to fence the school grounds and set out a plentiful supply of good shade trees thereon. The election of Rev. Fleming as Mr. Adams' successor will meet with as general satisfaction throughout the district as will the knowledge that our grounds are soon to be placed on an equality with the building.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
At the meeting of the citizens of Winfield in the interest of the Enterprise Gold and Silver Mining and Smelting Company, an organization was perfected and the following officers elected: President, Hon. W. P. Hackney; vice president, John Service; treasurer, T. K. Johnston; secretary, E. P. Kinne; general manager, Frank Gallotti; advisory boardS. C. Smith, M. G. Troup, John D. Pryor. A special executive committee, consisting of T. K. Johnston, Frank Gallotti, and E. P. Kinne, was selected.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
On last Saturday the Republican convention of the 89th Representative district met in Dexter and nominated Hon. C. R. Mitchell for Representative by acclamation. This is a deserved compliment to a good man, and one of which his friends may well be proud. The distinguished libertine that we had occasion to mention as having recently made an indecent assault upon a respectable woman in this city, went over to defeat "our Bob," but his opposition was Bob's salvation, he being nominated by acclamation. If this political harlot had stayed away, it is supposed that there would have been some opposition to Bob's nomination, but his presence in opposition was evidence to all decent people that Bob was the man they wanted. Monitor.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
Mr. Coulter, Jr., one of the thrifty farmers of Bolton Township, visited the TRAVELER office last Friday, and walked right into the innermost recesses of the printer's heart by leaving a lot of the finest specimens we ever saw in the way of potatoes. They were of the "Peerless" variety, and were beauties indeed. In spite of the dry weather of last spring, Mr. Coulter informs us that he realized twelve bushels of wheat to the acre, for which he is thankful and we are gladwhenever we think of those potatoes.
[ORDINANCE NO. 80: LEVYING TAXES FOR 1880.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.
ORDINANCE NO. 80.
Entitled an Ordinance for levying taxes for the year A. D. 1880.
BE it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Arkansas City.
SECTION 1. That a tax of two (2) mills for general revenue purposes, be levied and collected for the year A. D. 1880, on all the real, mixed, and personal property within the limits of Arkansas City, taxable according to the laws of the State of Kansas.
SECTION 2. That a tax of two and one-half (2-1/2) mills for the purpose of paying the annual interest on the outstanding bonds of said city, and the further tax of three and one-half (3½) mills to create a sinking fund to pay off said bonds of five thousand ($5,000) dollars, issued by said city, be levied and collected for the year A. D. 1880, on all the real, mixed, and personal property within the limits of the City of Arkansas City, taxable according to the laws of the State of Kansas.
SECTION 3. That Ordinance No. 80 be and remain in force on and after its publication once in the city papers. A. J. CHAPEL, Mayor.
Attest, I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.
[EDITORIAL PAGE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
The fourth Indian fair, to be held at Muskogee, Indian Territory, on the M., K. & T. Railway, including all the educated and blanket Indians, will commence September 28, and continue four days.
[EDITORIAL ITEM: BASICALLY CONCERNS HON. W. P. HACKNEY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
PARTY FEALTY.
The Monitor of last week, in an article entitled "Party Fealty," makes a strong argument for the support of the entire Republican ticket this fall. The article is written in reply to one who signs himself "A Liberal Republican" after a lot of whining in the Winfield Telegram, in which he tries to defend his course in bolting the county ticket. So much of it as refers to Hon. W. P. Hackney we produce below. It tallies with our views exactly.
"If the majority of a party are not permitted in convention to name the men who shall receive the support of Republicans, what is the use of having conventions? Why not abandon them at once? Our present system for selecting delegates, holding conventions, and nominating tickets, is universal, and accepted by all. Under this system delegates were elected that nominated James A. Garfield; under this system delegates have been elected that will help nominate John P. St. John; under the same system delegates were elected that nominated Hon. W. P. Hackney, Frank Jennings, Judge Gans, and others.
"Who is there today that will vote for Hancock and still claim to be a Republican? Who is there, if St. John is nominated, that will vote for his opponent and claim to be a Republi can? The same can be said as to Hackney and Pyburn, and other candidates. Will the Republican masses accept such men as Republicans? Rather will they say, `Depart from me, ye workers of iniquity; I know you not; you are not Republicans.'
"And what is the difference between a bolter of Garfield's, St. John's, or Hackney's nomination? Were they not all nominated by the same process? Yet the Telegram, under the careful manipulation of `A Liberal Republican,' says that `wherever the tricksters of any political party who manipulate our primaries, and make the party nominations, place upon their ticket men whose public and private life will not bear scrutiny,' the people are to repudiate such nominations.' Now this is richness intensified, coming as it does from a Democratic paper, in view of the killing, by that party, of Dixon, and others we might mention if we only had space, solely because they bolted a nomination.
"Whoever heard of a Democratic bolter? The dissatisfaction against A. J. Pyburn this fall in that party is the first exhibition that ever came under our observation. Did `A Liberal Republican' have reference to Jack when he penned the above?
"How do the two thousand republicans of Cowley County who attended the primaries that elected delegates to the county convention like to be kicked by this `Liberal Republican,' and called tricksters, corrupt manipulators, and other names? How do the ninety men who participated in the nomination of Mr. Hackney like to be denounced by this defamer as `corrupt manipulators?' Only such wholesale abuse is indulged in by men who hate a party because they have been ignored by it.
"Mr. Hackney was nominated after one of the most spirited and hotly contested cam- paigns that ever took place in Cowley County. His opponents organized the party against him everywhere they could. The brought out against him a man who personally was one of the most popular men in Cowley County. For days and weeks they traversed Cowley County in a crusade against him, every effort known to politicians being resorted to in order to compass his defeat. He was fought by a cloud of old and life-long politicians of both good and bad repute. The primaries were attended by hundreds that never before looked after the prelimi nary affairs of the party. There was but one issue, and that was Hackney and anti-Hackney, and the friends of Mr. Hackney came out with fifty-six delegates, every man of them good and true, as were the thirty-four for his opponent. These ninety men met in the convention; they were good and true Republicans; fifty-six of them said that W. P. Hackney, a man whom they had known intimately for nearly ten years, should be their candidate for State Senator; and yet the Telegram charges these fifty-six men, and the Republicans in the various townships that elected them, as tricksters, etc., and that they nominated a bad man, and therefore must be bad themselves. The worst Democrat in the land does not say worse about Garfield, and yet where is the Republican of sense who pays any attention to such stuff? So every Republican should treat the idle sayings of `A Liberal Republican.' They and the other Democrats are all toned with the same stick. Anything to beat Hackney is their motto. And why?
"Mr. Hackney came to Cowley County in August, 1870. He has been in politics ever since he came here. He was elected to the legislature from Sumner County in 1871 by a large majority. In 1873 again by a large majority. He stood so well in that body in 1874 that when State Treasurer Hayes was impeached by the house for the improper use of the money of the people, that body elected Mr. Hackney along with the now Chief Justice Horton and John Martin to prosecute him before the Senate.
"Moving to Cowley County in the fall of 1874, he was unanimously elected to the legislature in 1875 because of his well known integrity and ability; the redistricting of the State then as now being of commanding importance and vital interest to our people. His subsequent legislation for the people, his great services for the party during the past three years, all combine to make him a most formidable candidate and rival, hence when he received the nomination, the Democracy with his enemies jumped hands to beat him, and they opened up the sluice gates of their venom, and not satisfied with besmirching him, they equally assault the men who nominated him, and finally the Republican party. There is no excuse for any Republican to oppose him. There is every reason why every Republican should support him. His past services for the party and the people call for a solid Republican vote. The prosperity of our people, the hopes of Winfield and Cowley County from a commercial standpoint, call for his election.
[BIG AD: CENTRAL AVENUE HOTEL CAFE, ARKANSAS CITY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
CENTRAL AVENUE HOTEL CAFE.
BILL OF FARE.
Dinner: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Any kind of Meat, with two kinds of Vegetables, Bread and Butter, and Tea or Coffee: 20 cents.
Soups, with crackers, pr. bowl, 5
Baked fresh fish, 10
Boiled fresh fish, 10
Roast beef, 10
Roast turkey, 10
Roast chicken, 10
Roast veal, 10
Boiled corn beef, 10
Boiled tongue, 10
Boiled heart, 10
Boiled ham, 10
Boiled leg of mutton, 10
Fricassee chicken, 10
Chicken pot pie, 10
Veal pot pie, 10
Irish stew, 10
Baked beefsteak pie, 10
Baked pork and beans, 10
WILD GAME.
Roast prairie chicken, 15
Roast turkey, 15
Roast goose, 15
Roast venison, 15
VEGETABLES.
Sweet potatoes, per dish, 5
Boiled cabbage, per dish, 5
Boiled turnips, per dish, 5
Baked squash, per dish, 5
Cucumbers (in season), 5
Raw tomatoes (in season), 5
Stewed tomatoes, 5
Cucumber pickles, 5
Boiled onions, 5
Sauerkraut, 5
Green peas, 5
String beans, 5
Sweet corn, 5
PASTRY.
Apple cobbler, 5
Peach cobbler, 5
Apple pie, per portion, 5
Peach pie, per portion, 5
Blackberry pie, per portion, 5
Cherry pie, per portion, 5
Custard pie, per portion, 5
Grape pie, per portion, 5
Pumpkin pie, per portion, 5
DESSERT.
Ice cream, per plate, 10
Peaches and cream (in season), 10
Peaches, per plate, 5
Grapes, per plate, 5
Apples, per plate, 5
Coffee, with cream and sugar, 5
Green tea, with cream and sugar, 5
Ice tea, 5
ALL ORDERS OF TEN CENTS AND OVER INCLUDE POTATOES
AND BREAD AND BUTTER.
Breakfast and Supper.
Breakfast from 6:30 to 9 a.m. Supper from 5 to 8 p.m.
Following items served with potatoes, bread, and butter.
Fresh fried fish, 10
Beefsteak, 10
Pork steak, 10
Mutton chop, 10
Veal cutlet, 10
Fried eggs, 10
Boiled eggs, 10
Sausage, 10
Codfish balls, 10
Ham and eggs, 20
Quail on toast (half), to order, 20
Quail on toast (whole), to order, 35
Sirloin steak (to order), 20
Porterhouse steak (to order), 35
Cold pork and beans, 10
Cold meat, potatoes, bread and butter, plain sauce, tea or coffee, 15
Bread and milk, per bowl, 10
Crackers and milk, per bowl, 10
Mush and milk, per bowl, 10
Wheat cakes, butter and syrup, 10
Corn cakes, 10
Buckwheat cakes, 10
Boiled rice, 5
Boiled oat meal, 5
Doughnuts, per plate, 6
Cheese, per plate, 5
Sponge cake, 5
Dry toast, 5
Milk toast, 5
Grapes, per plate, 5
Peaches, per plate, 5
Peaches and cream (in season), 10
Apple sauce, 5
Peach sauce, 5
Grape sauce, 5
Cherries, 5
Pears, 5
Blackberry, 5
Coffee, with cream and sugar, 5
Green tea, with cream and sugar, 5
Ice tea, with cream and sugar, 5
For the accommodation of the general public we offer the above extensive bill at prices hitherto unknown to Southern Kansas. Regular Hotel table at usual prices.
W. R. SCOTT, Proprietor.
[AD: HERMANN GODEHARD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
HERMANN GODEHARD,
-BAKER AND DEALER IN-
CONFECTIONERIES,
Staple and Fancy Groceries,
Imported and Domestic Fruits, Oysters,
The best stock of
GLASS & QUEENSWARE
in this county.
This house has commenced its 9th year of doing business in the same old place.
Motto: "Good Goods at possible low prices."
SOUTH SUMMIT STREET, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Joe Garriswatermelonthanks.
Prof. Phelps is busy getting ready for the opening of school one week from next Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Capt. Scott came in from the west last Monday, looking hale and hearty.
Capt. C. M. Scott has purchased 500 acres of land near the mouth of Grouse creek, with a view of making it a stock ranche.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Some of the Chicago excursionists are already back, and the rest will be along in a few days. They are all glad to get back to a live railroad town.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Chief Joseph, of the Nez Perces, is very sick at his camp, forty miles from this place. His wife is very attentive, and nurses him with the greatest of care.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Building still goes on both in town and surrounding county. This is evidence by the fact that W. T. Ekel received three carloads of lumber during the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Our schools commence on the 6th of September. Prof. Phelps reports that some of Dexter's children will follow him up, and take a course of instruction in our schools.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Mr. Marshall, of Bolton Township, and Rev. Nance met at Dexter, during the late convention, and compared heights. Each weighed over 250 pounds and measured over six feet.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Dr. McCoy, of Pawnee Agency, has just been married, and purchased some fine furniture of Peter Pearson. That's what made Peter so busy and smiling last Monday. Such is life.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Frank Wood conducts one of the leading grocery houses of Wichita, and is apparently on the broad road to fortune, which we are always glad to chronicle of any Arkansas City boys.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Mr. Fitch, of the firm of Fitch & Barron, was bitten by a common black spider a few days since, from the effects of which he was confined to his bed for several days. All O. K. now.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
A. J. Carder handed us two very fine ears of corn raised upon his place on the Arkansas. One of the specimens measured thirteen inches in length and contained 1,152 kernels. Good enough.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
The Wellington & Western railroad now building to Anthony, Harper County, is advertising for work hands and offers $1.50 per day. John H. Thompson, of Wellington, is chief engineer.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Al Burton, of some renown at this place, is one of the marshals at Hunnewell, drawing one hundred dollars per month. Al carries lead in his body from old scores and will probably carry more.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
District court commences today. There are only three cases on the criminal docket, as follows: State versus Frank Wilson, et al., State versus Jerry Pollard et al., and State versus John P. Baden et al.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Mr. O. Nilson, a nephew of Peter Pearson, just from the southern part of Sweden, astonished his relative by putting in an appearance last Saturday. We are glad to see him, but have not had a chance to get acquainted yet, as he "no speak English."
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
We would call attention to the card of Mr. I. H. Bonsall, which appears in this issue. Mr. Bonsall is an old-time citizen of the town, and we can cheerfully recommend him to all who may have business in his line to transact as an honorable and courteous gentleman.
CARD: I. H. BONSALL,
REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE AGENT,
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public.
Has always on sale desirable real estate and town property. Office on Summit street, over Blakeney's store.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
A man and woman, camped on the Walnut near Harmon's ford, had a lively set-to last Sunday, during which hair flew and blood came near being shed. The woman, a harlot, got hold of a pistol and tried to shoot the fellow, and came very near succeeding. Sich is life.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
County Surveyor Haight laid out a new town on the L. L. & G. road in this county last Monday. It is situated in range 8, at the locality heretofore known as Grand View Tank. Mr. Haight is now engaged in making a very elaborate county map for the use of the Register of Deeds.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
In this issue appears the advertisement of the widely known Central Avenue Hotel. The gentlemanly proprietor, W. R. Scott, has made a new departure in the hotel line for Southern Kansas, and we trust it is one which will result in profit to himself as well as convenience to the general public. In addition to the regular table, Mr. Scott will hereafter conduct what is termed a cafe. By a glance at the bill of fare and prices it will be seen that a great saving is secured to those wishing to live economically and in good style at the same time. You can have what you want, and pay for what you order. Mr. Scott treats all alike, and takes absolute pleasure in providing for the comfort of his many guests, who hail from all points of the compass and corners of the earth. Give this cafe plan a trial, and see how easy it is to live cheap and economically.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Large numbers of farmers are returning with their families from Dodge City and points west. The recent drouth in that section has thoroughly discouraged them from any attempt at farming there, and though at present Dodge City is almost under water, they view the uncertainties of that climate with greater distrust than that with which the loyal utterances of the average Democrat are received by intelligent Americans, and are returning to the more favored portions of Kansas. Better come to Cowley County, the new land of promise.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
The colored people of this vicinity, together with a number from Winfield, participated in a social dance at Tivoli Hall Monday evening. The affair was managed by Messrs. Brown and Howard, and proved very successful, the dancing equaling any given by the whites. During the evening a drunken pup claiming to be a white man sprinkled cayenne pepper over the floor, much to the discomfort of the dancers. He is well known, and but for his utter worthlessness and insignificance his name would be given to the public.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
One Joseph H. Opdycke, formerly of Udall, Cowley County, is missing. He is sixteen years of age, fair complexion, very light hair, blue eyes; wore a dark suit of clothes when last seen, white shirt, gold shirt studs and sleeve buttons with "O" engraved on them; had a bundle with him containing a pair of cotton pants and brown and white plaid shirt. He left home June 10th. Anyone knowing of his whereabouts will confer a favor by sending his anxious parents word. Address A. R. Opdycke, Udall, Cowley County, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Elder James E. Kane, of the Christian church, will preach at the First Presbyterian church next Saturday evening, at 8 o'clock. All are cordially invited to attend. On Sunday morning Elder Kane will hold an open-air and basket meeting in Gillis' grove east of the Walnut, and will preach at the Parker schoolhouse in the evening. An effort will be made to have him remain throughout next week, and preach each evening at the schoolhouse.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Frank Baldwin, formerly of Winfield, wrote to Col. McMullen last week, telling him that some time last spring he was offered a half interest in a mine that needed developing for $100. He was afraid of mining stock, and refused. A few days ago an interest in the same mine was sold for the trifle of $100,000. Frank still says, however, that he is afraid of that kind of speculation, and prefers to make money slower and surer.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
We understand a prairie fire was started last week near the Enterprise schoolhouse, which was only prevented from doing serious damage by the strenuous endeavors of the neighbors. The fire was lighted to cook dinner by a party from this city, who were putting up hay in that vicinity. We would advise a little more caution in the future, as fire makes a good servant, but the very worst kind of a boss.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Lafe Pence, the candidate for county attorney on the Democratic ticket, wants to read at first hand all the bad things we are going to say about him this fall, and consequently subscribed for the TRAVELER when he was visiting the terminal last week. Lafe is too good a young man for the Democratic party, and we can't see why he associates himself with them unless he hopes to bring them to his level.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
As the accommodation train was speeding along toward Winfield last Thursday morning, with some eight or nine freight cars in front of the passenger car, a coupling pin broke between the fourth and fifth freight car, when about four miles from Winfield. The engineer did not notice the accident until he had nearly reached Winfield, when he returned for the rest of the train.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
It requires a man of peculiar tact and enterprise to conduct a hotel properly. Such a man is Mr. A. N. Deming, one of our former townsmen, who is generally acknowledged to be a "natural born landlord." He has thirty-five rooms in the Tremont, at Wichita, and conducts it as satisfactorily to himself and guest as any watering place hotel east or west.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
The City Hotel has been taxed almost beyond its capacity during the past few weeks. Somehow or other Mr. France has worked up an immense reputation for the best of food and treatment since his arrival, which accounts for his crowed house. Let it be wet or dry, hot or cold, France fills his regulars and transients "just as hard."
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
E. J. Fitch has opened up a restaurant and boarding house just north of Kellogg & Mowry's drug store, where he invites the patronage of all lovers of a square 25 cent. meal. See his card.
CARD: FITCH'S RESTAURANT,
One door south of Kellogg & Mowry's Drug Store.
Meals at all Hours.
Day board at reasonable rates. Single meals 25 cents.
[C. M. SCOTT: NOTES FROM WESTERN KANSAS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
NOTES FROM WESTERN KANSAS.
FORT DODGE, August 20, 1880.
Editor Traveler: It is a matter of surprise to see how fast these western counties are settling up. Sumner may be said to be densely populated, still there are hundreds of acres yet unclaimed, and much of that claimed and improved has not been entered. Harper is well settled with a farming class of people, where they should be stock growers.
Along the line of Barbour can now be seen many houses where last year they were few and far between. This is a recognized stock county, and will become wealthy. In Comanche, Clarke, and Meade counties, where only a year ago nothing but "cow camps" could be found, men are now there with their familiessome trying to farm, others raising sheep and cattle. Next to the Pan-handle of Texas the latter three counties excel as a sheep country. The grass is alkali or buffalo grass, very nutritious, and remains green the entire year. In all these counties there are thousands of acres of land to be bought at one dollar per acre on the Cherokee Strip, and that on the Osage lands will be sold this fall to the highest bidder. In many instances timber and water can be had.
Most of the stock cattle held about Caldwell have been sold, and the shipping cattle are being driven to Nickerson, on account of the number of native cattle dying with fever in that vicinity.
At Dodge City yearlings were sold at $8 and $8.50 per head, and some offered for $7 per head after they have been picked over. Colorado sheep are offered in any numbers at $2 per head. They are very thin in flesh, yet if well wintered would prove a profitable investment. The sheep mania seems to be universal, and cattle men are becoming alarmed thereat, claiming that where sheep feed the cattle will die, as sheep bite the grass so close that the hot sun strikes into its heart and soon kills it.
During the past two weeks Western Kansas has had an abundance of rain, and the "range" never was better, although grass is too short to make hay.
No one need go west of Barbour County with any intention of farming. There is not rain sufficient to grow corn or wheat. Millet does well, and is a good substitute for corn, and alfalfa or Chinese clover should do equally well. It is a stock country, nothing more.
C. M. SCOTT.
[REV. S. B. FLEMING REPORTS FROM BISMARCK GROVE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
FROM BISMARCK GROVE.
BISMARCK, August 21, 1880.
Editor Traveler: Perhaps a few jottings of the pencil from Bismarck may not be uninteresting to your readers. And, first of all, the grove.
This is owned by the Union Pacific railroad company, and is situated north of the Kaw river, about one mile from Lawrence. The grove itself is indeed beautiful, composed mainly of walnut, oak, hackberry, and elm. All the underbrush has been cleaned away, and the grounds laid out, in beautiful walks and drives. There is an abundance of water, and an artificial lake adds much to the beauty of the scenery. This railroad company is expending about $75,000 this season in making the grounds more attractive and convenient. They are erecting large and commodious buildings to be used in connection with the fair to be held next month. There is a large auditorium or tabernacle on the ground, in which all the great gatherings are held. It has a seating capacity of about 2,000. This company furnishes these grounds free to all moral and religious gatherings, getting its pay in the increased travel on the road. Week before last the Methodist church had a grand camp-meeting; last week and until today the State Sunday school convention and grand encampment, irrespective of religious denomination, has been convening; and tomorrow the temperance encampment begins. Some of the best temperance workers in the country will be present.
I shall probably be home next week. S. B. FLEMING.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
A. A. Davis announces in this issue that he is running a dray wagon in this city. Mr. Davis is thoroughly reliable and energetic, and being crippled by the loss of a leg in the war, is restricted in his choice of a vocation. All who can assist him to work in his line will be doing a kindness to a deserving citizen.
NOTICE: A. A. DAVIS, TRANSFER AND DRAY WAGON, Solicits the patronage of this community. Goods transferred or draying done to all parts of this city, 25 cents per load; can be found on the street daily from 6 to 6.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
D. F. Cunningham is now running a commission house for all points of Colorado and New Mexico, and offers a good market for all kinds of produce, Summit street, Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
Hunne"hell" is the latest pet name for Sumner County's new town.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
MONEY TO LOAN
On improved farms for five years, at ten percent interest, payable annually. No commission or charges deducted. Full amount of note paid to borrower. Apply to CURNS & MANSER.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.
SHEEP FOR SALE.
Twenty-two thousand sheep for sale from Southwestern Kansas viz:
11,000 ewes, one to five years.
6,500 wethers, one to four years.
4,500 lambs.
Half of these sheep will arrive about the first of August, the other half one week later, at Caldwell, where they will be held a while, then moved on to Howard, Elk County.
We will sell for cash or bankable paper.
Apply to W. N. Hubble & Co., Caldwell, Kansas. HASSARD BROS.
[COURT DOCKET: AUGUST TERM, 1880.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 1, 1880. Front Page.
COURT DOCKET.
Cowley county District Court calendar, August term, 1880.
CRIMINAL DOCKET.
FIRST DAY.
State versus Frank Wilson, et al.
State versus Jerry Pollard, et al.
State versus John P. Baden, et al.
CIVIL DOCKET.
SECOND DAY.
P. Harkins vs. D. F. Edmons.
C. C. Harris vs. Sanford Day.
Mercy Funk vs. Cynthia Clark et al.
C. C. Harris vs. J. B. Lynn.
W. H. H. Maris vs. T. W. Grant et al.
P. J. Tuttle vs. Lucy Clark et al.
James Kelly vs. Frank Manny.
J. A. Myton vs. S. H. Myton et al.
M. L. Brettun vs. J. P. Bollinger et al.
James Jordan vs. C. S. & F. S. R. R. Co.
J. C. Phillips vs. Phillip Stout et al.
M. E. Bolton vs. Caroline Arnold.
S. D. Pryor and J. D. Pryor vs. Frank Lorry et al.
Consolidated actions.
A. J. Pyburn referred.
Chicago Lumber Co. vs. T. A. Wilkinson et al.
John Lowry vs. C. S. & F. S. Co.
Hackney & McDonald vs. T. E. Reed.
THIRD DAY.
G. S. Manser vs. E. J. Trible.
B. F. Cox vs. Flora E. Covert et al.
B. B. Vandeventer vs. S. K. & W. R. R Co.
M. L. Read vs. W. S. Page et al.
S. W. Chatterson vs. L. K. Meyers.
J. B. Lynn vs. S. K. & W. R. R. Co.
M. L. Read vs. Francis M. Small et al.
M. L. Read vs. John J. Beene et al.
Curns & Manser vs. Warren Gilleland.
J. W. Lane vs. T. S. Green.
John Stewart vs. B. Corrygan.
Ed Geist vs. B. Corrygan.
John Templeton vs. B. Corrygan.
J. E. Hayner & Co. vs. R. L. Cowles.
W. D. Ragon vs. John Brooks.
Emma J. Keffer vs. Geo Brown et al.
Steven Cavanaugh vs. Chas. Bliss et al.
Appling & Burnett vs. L. J. Webb et al.
FOURTH DAY.
Nancy J. Stansberry vs. G. W. Rogers.
E. G. Cole vs. S. K. & W. R. R. Co.
Mater & Son vs. S. K. & W. R. R. Co.
M. L. Read vs. J. H. Maggard.
Emma Keffer vs. A. T. Shenneman et al.
A. P. Johnson vs. S. K. & W. R. R. Co.
E. Martin & Co. vs. W. M. Boyer et al.
John L. Burkey vs. John Wallace.
J. M. Weeks vs. A. T. & S. F. R. R. Co.
O. F. Weeks vs. A. T. & S. F. R. R. Co.
J. Brooks vs. J. B. Williams et al.
Martin C. Dyer vs. A. R. Wilson.
H. M. Rogers vs. R. C. Story et al.
D. Bell vs. County Commissioners.
E. M. Bird vs. County Commissioners.
J. E. Harman vs. County Commissioners.
C. C. Hollister vs. Co. Commissioners.
Larkin & Young vs. A. T. Spotswood & Co.
FIFTH DAY.
G. M. Miller & B. F. Cox vs. J. Gleason et al.
R. M. Snyder vs. John Gleason.
Simid Baxton vs. C. A. Baxton.
Eliza Brown vs. E. Brown.
M. L. Smith vs. W. P. Olney et al.
H. F. Bartline vs. Mary C. Caywood et al.
H. S. Ireton vs. C. A. Bliss.
Wm. Case vs. A. Chamberlain.
B. A. Waldron vs. J. H. Clausen et al.
Wm. Aumann vs. Ella Aumann.
D. M. Osborne & Co. vs. Godfred, Mast & Co.
P. W. Crawford vs. Mary M. Crawford.
Harry McNeil vs. A. T. Shenneman.
S. A. Linticum vs. C. H. Linticum.
City of Winfield vs. A. W. Green.
John Moffit vs. J. W. Smiley et al.
Furst & Co. vs. Knisley & Bowles.
Ferdinand Westheimer & Co. vs. Knisley & Bowles.
SIXTH DAY.
S. Westheimer vs. Knisley & Bowles.
Meyers & Meyers vs. Knisley & Bowles.
J. W. Smiley et al vs. Thos. Wright et al.
F. S. Jennings vs. L. C. Wood et al.
Mary Nelson vs. Wm. Andrew et al.
Meyer & Co. vs. Knisley & Bowles.
J. P. Miller vs. J. P. Baden et al.
M. Harkins vs. E. F. Bouton.
M. Harkins vs. J. Devore et al.
W. T. Ekel vs. R. M. Chenault et al.
W. T. Ekel vs. S. M. Baden et al.
Ella Barrett vs. I. H. Barrett.
J. Wilmot vs. Clark & Dysert.
T. J. Shultz vs. Cora Shultz.
H. L. Baker vs. H. Martin.
G. W. Chaplin vs. L. Lippman et al.
Shultz & Hosea vs. Roland & Son.
T. C. Woodruff vs. Jennie Woodruff.
J. W. Pugsley vs. A. T. Shenneman.
T. J. Hall vs. D. S. Sherrard.
[LETTER FROM NEW MEXICO: AUTHOR UNKNOWN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880. Front Page.
NEW MEXICO.
[The following interesting letter from New Mexico was written to a friend of the writer's in this city. As many have their eyes turned westward, we publish it, that such may have an idea of the country. ED.]
SILVER CITY, N. M., Aug. 13, 1880
FRIEND _____: Perhaps you have not heard of this country except through the newspapers, and my experience is that they always exaggerate. I could fill innumerable sheets telling you about the curious things I have seen here, but must content myself by writing of some things which I think will be of interest.
The scenery of New Mexico is neither so grand nor so beautiful as Colorado. The mountains are not so high nor rugged, nor are the canons so wild and so picturesque. The first town of importance is Las Vegas, containing about 3,000 inhabitants. Like all New Mexico towns, it is built of adobe or sun-dried bricks. They are usually about fifteen inches long, ten wide, and three inches thick, and they make them very much in the same way the Israelites made them during their bondage in Egypt. There is no regularity about the streets, nor any taste displayed in the architecture of the buildings, which are invariably one story high. Nearly every house has its plaza, and some of the wealthier class have flowers. All the towns have plazas, or, as we would call them, public squares, but few of them are ornamented with shade trees. In many places can be seen the old wagon with its wooden wheels, and the forked stick for a plow.
The Mexicans are friendly, but treacherous, and very few of them are intelligent. They, like the women, are very dark, almost as dark as an Indian. The women are dark-skinned, dark-haired, coarse-featured, and have low foreheads. They dress years and years behind the times, and scarcely ever wear a bonnetonly a shawl thrown not ungracefully over their head. In their houses they seldom have bedsteads, chairs, tables, or cook stoves, and usually all eat out of the same vessel, using their fingers instead of knives and forks. They are immoderately dirty. I have seen them eat the entrails of sheep, and they think it dainty eating, too. They are fond of chile (i.e., red peppers). I have tasted some of their dishes. One they call "chile calle rowe," and if one were to fill his mouth full of red peppers, it would not taste any hotter.
They are miserably poor farmersmerely scratching over the ground. For corn they follow after the plow about every fourth furrow and drop in the corn, and the next furrow covers it. Instead of a harrow they use a long pole, with the horses or oxen hitched in the center, which is dragged lengthways, the driver standing on the pole to make it mash the clods. Everything is raised by irrigation. The wheat is cut with a sickle, and to thrash it they make the ground smooth, and throwing the wheat on it, goats are used to tramp it out. They have no windmills to clean it, but use a long paddle and throw the wheat up in the air, the wind blowing the chaff out. Then usually, to get the sand and other dirt out, they wash it, after which it is spread out to dry.
At San Domingo there is a town of Indians called the Pueblo Indians. They are original followers of Montezuma. They keep up a continual fire, and say they intend to until Montezuma comes againfor, like the Jews who expect the coming of Christ, so do the Pueblo Indians look for the coming of Montezuma. They make many quaint as well as the most grotesque articles of pottery. They do not marry outside of their own tribe.
The Rio Grande (the Mexicans call it the Rio Grande del Norte"River of the North") is in many respects just such a river as the Arkansas. In numerous places during the dry season it goes perfectly dry. The Valley of the Rio Grande is very fertile, and large crops of wheat, corn, barley, beans, and vegetables of all kinds are raised; but the people do not know how, or rather are too lazy, to farm in a decent manner.
An American cannot buy land of a Mexican for money. The entire valley is owned by what is known as the Mexican Grant. When the war ended between the United States and Mexico, one of the provisos was that certain Mexicans, or Spaniards as they are pleased to call themselves, should still hold possession of their lands. These lands in many instances were given them by the Spanish Government many years ago, and for that reason they still claim them, and there is but little farming land outside of the Valley of the Rio Grande, the balance being what is called the mineral land. The way the papers in this section puff it up, one would think that every square foot of mineral land in the Territory contained millions, but I for one have a poor opinion of this country, either for gold, silver, farming, or stock raising. People tell me there are millions of sheep here, but as yet I have not seen ten thousand all told. For my part, I don't think it ever will amount to much for anything. It rains but seldom here, and water is scarcein fact, so scarce that in many instances one has to travel thirty miles without water.
When I was at Socorro I heard of the "Hornadah," or "Journey of Death," and when I reached it, I concluded to foot it a portion of the way. On the west was a low range of mountains, dark and gloomy, and entirely barren of trees; on the south (the direction I was going) and the east as far as the eye could reach, was nothing but a black, barren wasteno trees, no grass, nothing but mesquite, a short mongrel grub, the leaf of which resembles our honey locust of the East, and soap weed. Nothing I have ever seen was more dreary, desolate, and God forsaken than that "Hornadah." And yet people live on it. At one place the ranchers haul their water fourteen miles, and at another place they haul it twenty miles. And yet they claim they love to live there. I do not know how wide nor how long the "Hornadah" is, but it extends from Pehraha south for miles and miles.
If any of your friends talk of coming to New Mexico, tell them that I have traveled from the north to the extreme south end, and through the garden portion of it, at that, and that if I owned Cowley County I would not give it for the whole desert, mountainous territory of New Mexico. Furthermore, if I were back in Cowley, I would never want to leave it to come here.
[TEACHERS' RESOLUTIONS: COWLEY COUNTY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880. Front Page.
TEACHERS' RESOLUTIONS.
At the close of the recent Normal Institute the teachers of Cowley County met in their annual association. Two days were spent in the consideration of topics of interest to teachers, to schools, to school boards, and to the public generally. It is probable that at no association in the state have questions of wider or deeper significance been discussed by teachers. This fact shows the advanced standing held by the teachers of Cowley County. Their resolutions were as follows.
Resolved, That it is unwise to admit children under seven years of age to our public schools, as they are too young for anything but the kindergarten work, which cannot be given in our ordinary schools, and when they are thus admitted, three hours a day should be the utmost limit of their stay, lest they be injured in health and stupefied and dwarfed in mind.
Resolved, That, in addition to the indispensable studies of reading, writing accounts, and language, including orthography, orthoepy, correspondency, business formswe should carefully and zealously cultivate the aesthetic nature of the young, by the studies of man, literature, poetry, plants, insects, and all that is beautiful around us, as an essential condition or happiness, and a shield from vice.
Resolved, That district clerks be paid a reasonable compensation for their services.
Resolved, That the power of changing district boundaries should be transferred from the county superintendent to some other persons.
Resolved, That the law of the state should require school boards to furnish at least fifteen square yards of black board for each school room.
Resolved, That true economy would justify, and a just pride in our schools should encourage the surrounding of our schoolhouse with grateful shade, both for protection and ornament.
Resolved, That experience has proved in other states the great superiority of the township system of schools, and we ask its adoption throughout our state, including the appointment of county superintendent by the township trustees, since it has been shown to be thus less fluctuating than when an elective office, and the best men are thus retained longer in the places in which they excel.
Resolved, That successful work in the school room should entitle the teachers to a certificate recognizing such work, and that certificates of high grade should become permanent after thorough examination in the school room and before the examining board.
Resolved, That the holding of low grade certificates for two successive years should render the holder ineligible to the office of teaching.
Resolved, That general information should take prominent place in the studies and in the examination of teachers.
Resolved, That this association meet monthly, holding its sessions in Winfield, Arkansas City, and Burden.
Resolved, That monthly reports should be made by the teacher promptly at the end of each calendar month and that the same should be at once sent to the county superintendent.
Resolved, That we would rebuke and condemn as unworthy of our profession any persons, who so far disregards a decent respect for an obedience to the school law of the State as to teach in our public schools without a certificate, or after it has expired, and believe a school board deserves prosecution that is so disorderly as to expend school money for such lawless teaching.
The officers for the following year are:
President, R. C. Story.
Vice President, E. A. Millard.
Secretary, J. R. L. Adams.
Assistant Secretary, Linnie Peed.
Executive committeeOrlin Phelps, Ella Freeland, M. J. Melville, W. E. Ketcham, A. Limerick. Commonwealth.
[CAPT. D. L. PAYNE BROUGHT IN BY MILITARY TO FT. SMITH.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880. Front Page.
CAPT. D. L. PAYNE.
Capt. Payne and five of his comrades, H. H. Stafford, J. K. Jarratt, J. Brophy, A. H. Riggs, and W. H. Smith, were brought in by the military last Friday, after a long detention, and turned over to the U. S. court, at this place. He found here no criminal charge against him, and was set at liberty at once and cited, together with his five comrades, to appear to November term of the U. S. court, to answer charge of going, the second time, into the Indian Territory.
Capt. Payne was very desirous to answer the charge at once, and without delay, but it cannot probably be well attended to by either partyplaintiff or defendantat present.
It is a very important matter and will, no doubt, be decided by His Honor, Judge Parker, when tried in accordance with the genius of our Republican institutions, consistent with the spirit of the age in which we live, and in the great interests of civilization and advancement, and in the encouragement, as has always been the case, of the hardy, energetic, and bold pioneers of our country, a liberal construction of the law. Ft. Smith Elevator.
[LETTER FROM THE EDITOR OF THE INDIAN JOURNAL, MUSKOGEE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 1, 1880. Front Page.
If any of our young friends are pining for glory in the field of journalism, we recommend them to read the following letter from the editor of the Indian Journal. It presents a good opening for a young man who would "just as lieve live as die." The writer's name is Albert Harvey, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, and writing to one of home friends, he says:
"INDIAN JOURNAL OFFICE, Muskogee, Indian Territory,
July 5, 1880.
"Brother: Muskogee is in the heart of the Creek Nationthe meanest, most treacherous, and murderous savages on the face of the earth. There are about two thousand Indians here, any amount of negroes, and possibly 1,000 whites. The Indians and negroes largely intermarry, notwithstanding it has been stated they hate each other. The community here is almost wholly lawless, but there is better order here now than a short time ago.
"There are three policemen at Muskogeeall Indians. A man is never arrested. If he steals, or commits any crime to amount to anything, he is run down and shot dead. They used to kill about two men a week here, but since the police have been appointed by the government, there is not usually more than one a month, and then it is generally a drunken Indian who defies the police. The latter have no clubsusing but the cheerful revolver. If they think a man is behaving badly so as to warrant interference, they pull down on him their big weapon. If he doesn't weaken right there, his friends are obliged to carry him and bury him.
"I suppose I am considered general superintendent of the Indian Journal office, as the foreman, devil, compositor, pressman, job printer, and editor most of the time. Being the only man employed in the office, I have a good time.
"In the editorial room two short guns ornament one corner, there are two in my bedroom, one in the composing room, and when I am not asleep, I wear a belt containing two revolvers and thirty-four cartridges. Every man is armed, not on the offensive, but because there is no other way here of settling a difficulty.
"I want an associate editor; can you recommend one? ALBERT."
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
VOLUME XL.
With this issue is inaugurated the eleventh volume of the Arkansas City TRAVELER, and at the same time is chronicled the eleventh anniversary of our city. What the paper has been in the past to the place of its nativitya watchful and efficient guardian, ever working for the interest of its patronsit will continue in the future, pursuing the course which has made the TRAVELER, Arkansas City, and Cowley County synonymous terms, and largely contributed to the success which has accrued to the paper and city in the past ten years of mutual labor.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
JUDGE E. S. TORRANCE.
After the most exciting convention ever held in this district, E. S. Torrance was nominated for Judge on the 84th ballot at Winfield on Wednesday of last week. Mr. Torrance will be elected by a handsome majority, and the people of the 13th judicial district will never have cause to regret the action of the convention.
[CHEYENNE TROUBLE: ARTICLE BY CALDWELL COMMERCIAL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880. Editorial Page.
THE CHEYENNE TROUBLE.
We made mention last week of some disturbance which took place at the Cheyenne Agency on the 16th inst. Since then we have been informed that the difficulty occurred between Agent Miles and the Northern Cheyennes, and originated in a complaint of the Indians that they had not received sufficient food. The Indians forcibly took possession of a beef at the corral and slaughtered it. A private letter received here on Saturday gives the following account of what occurred afterwards.
Major Miles ordered two Cheyennes arrested, who had bulldozed him out of a beef at the corral. He first tried to have it done by the Indian police, but they could not do it. He then called on the military. They went with two companies of cavalry, but Indians stood them off. If a shot had been fired, I don't think many would have got back. A compromise was finally
effected by the Cheyennes agreeing that if the troops were drawn off they would come into the Agency and settle it with the Agent. The soldiers withdrew, and the Indians came in as agreed. There were about 500 of them, well armed, and they went to the office, pulled John D. out, and in the presence of the commanding officer settled it with him, with their guns cocked and pointed at him. It was settled very quietly, you bet, by Miles explaining that he had not lost any Indians and did not want even a little one.
The Northern Cheyennes are all well armed, are uneasy and turbulent, and it is more than likely they will either make an effort to return north or raise such a disturbance in the Terri tory that military force will have to be used to subdue them. We shall not be surprised any day to hear that they have turned loose and murdered some of those whom they deem responsible for their present condition. Caldwell Commercial.
[STAGE COACH UPSET: ARTICLE BY CALDWELL COMMERCIAL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
A drunken driver upset the stage coach between Skeleton Ranch and Fort Reno, on last Sunday, in which there were several passengers, among them a Mrs. Looney, who was somewhat injured. The whiskey, our informant says, was furnished by the marshal of Wellington. A fine specimen of a law preserving officer he must be to so far forget himself while off duty for a short time as to pour whiskey down a man who has the lives of others in his hands. The stage company promptly discharged the driver, which was right.
Caldwell Commercial.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Everybody canning peaches now.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Judge Campbell came down to see the town last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Elder Kane is holding meetings in the Parker schoolhouse this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Cattle men report wild turkeys on Red Rock, forty miles below this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Skunks are numerous in this county this fall. Their bite is deadly poison.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Schiffbauer Bros. supplied the "rusty hardware" for the new bank building.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Beaver will inhabit the lower Walnut, and leave their signs on the young trees along the bank.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
King and Andrew Berry, of Pawnee Agency, were up among the white folks a few days last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Agent Stubbs, of Kaw Agency, proposes leaving the Indian business and returning to private life.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
F. Bohle, the genial flour inspector, was in town last week, and attended the stag concert Friday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Drury Warren, the well-to-do cattle man of Grouse Creek, made our office a pleasant call last Thursday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
M. T. Hurst, one of the first subscribers to the TRAVELER, is again on our books. Good for you, Milt.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
The delinquent tax sale begins next Tuesday, September 7, at the courthouse in Winfield. Have you paid your taxes?
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
J. Gooch, of Ponca Agency, came up Monday evening to load the Ponca and Oakland teams, and returned this morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
The proprietors of the Arkansas City Water Mills are putting in a large amount of machinery and otherwise improving their mill.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
The case of Ledlie, of Winfield, charged with selling beer without license, was dismissed by Mr. Hallowell, the United States District Attorney, last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
A number of Indians have been in town for the past few days loading flour for the Territory. Several teams from the Cheyenne Agency will be up in a few days.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
We had the pleasure of meeting Lieut. Shelley last week, and had quite a chat with him. The Lieutenant was in charge of a squad of men from Coffeyville, who had been scouting for Oklahomaites in the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Our old friend, H. S. Libby, of Maple City, called upon us last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Bland schoolhouse tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock, to organize a Garfield club. Let there be a full turn-out.
J. D. GUTHRIE.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Hunnewell now has a post office of its very own, with Frank Schiffbauer as postmaster. We congratulate Frank upon his appointment, and hope in his case the pay will be commensurate with the work done. We'll be fooled if it does, though.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
BIRTH. Capt. Nipp says it's a bouncerworth $10,000, though he wouldn't take ten thousand times that for it. "It" came last Friday morning, weighed ten pounds, and is one of the finest looking baby boys in the land.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
W. V. McCormick came in last week and said "he must have the TRAVELER anyhow, rain or shine, thus throwing a gleam of sunshine in the dusty lifeway of ye editor, as well as assisting him to get a lap on the financial ends of the concern.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
A little row occurred in the southeast portion of town last Monday morning, in which a rowdy somewhat intoxicated attempted to enter the house of Mr. Turner against Mr. Turner's wishes, and had a hoe broken over his head in payment for his trouble. Served him right.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Is there a club called the Jack Oaks? There was something in the shape of a club that tackled our boys last Friday. Our boys fooled with them for five innings, allowing them two tallies and only claiming eighteen for themselves. When you find any club that can play, give our fellows a call, but they don't like to get out for such small game.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
By reference to our card column, it will be seen that a partnership has been effected between Drs. Vawter and Loomis. These gentlemen are well known in this community as dentists of experience and ability. There are no better workers in the county. Give them a call, and keep your teeth in good preservation.
CARD: M. B. VAWTER. J. A. LOOMIS.
DENTISTRY,
VAWTER & LOOMIS, DENTISTS,
ARKANSAS CITY.
Office in Matlack's Summit Street.
Artificial teeth $10 per set.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
One of the pleasantest and most entertaining parties of the season was given at the residence of Hon. C. R. Mitchell last Wednesday evening, in honor of the Misses Swarts. It was a delightful evening of games, conversation, fireworks, cake, ice cream, peaches, etc., and the company repaired to their homes glad to have been so favored.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Report comes from Silver Cliff, Colorado, that Mr. Harris and his son, Arthur, are in jail for trying to get away with the widow Cox's horses. Clarence Harris is at work, teaming, getting $35 per month and board, is doing well, and is respected. There will always be a warm spot in the TRAVELER's heart for Clarence, who is the best one of the outfit, and deserving of success.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
The Arkansas City TRAVELER has a report of a watermelon weighing 150 pounds that is still growing. The construction of this item may be somewhat ambiguous, but its meaning, we trust, is fully obvious. Emporia News.
You are mistaken in the kind of melon, Brother News. This isn't a watermelon, but a William Melon, a jolly, whole-souled fellow, who can be seen at the Geuda Springs bath house at any time.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Last Sunday an accident happened at Ponca Agency to Agent Whiting while out driving with his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Martin. The horses became frightened, and one line breaking at the time, the carriage was overturned and its occupants all more or less injured, but Mr. Whiting the most severely. Later accounts state that no serious results will accrue from the above, which will be good news to the Agent's many friends here.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
A hide buyer recently purchased some $50 worth of hides from a Nez Perce, and paying $10 down was to pay the balance as soon as the hides were delivered here. The Indian brought the hides to town and delivered them to the butcher, as per agreement, but Mr. Hide- buyer had skipped out, having first sold the hides to the butcher for a fair price. He hired a boy to take his horse to Winfield, for which he promised to pay a dollar, but upon reaching Winfield the horse was found to be a livery nag, and thus the boy was out. The Indians lost the hides, and naturally feel a little sore over it.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
A man going by the name of Charley Jones, three weeks from Pittsburg, and now working for Milt Hurst, got full of "budge" last Saturday, and felt called upon to knock a man down. Mr. Sinnott, who in the absence of Mr. Hartsock is acting as marshal, attempted to arrest him, but he resisted to such an extent that two or three men were called to the marshal's assistance. As they marched the drunken lout down the street, he made the air ring with the foulest curses, which could be heard by any and everybody on the streets. He was finally lodged in the "cooler," where he rusticated until Monday morning, when he was taken before Police Judge Walton and fined five dollars and costs. Jones has been a miner, is possessed of considerable strength, and doubtless thought he could do as he pleased in a small town, but the sooner he learns that a drunken man is no better than a dog, and that our citizens are not afraid to arrest a man, whether he comes from Pittsburg or any other burg, the better it will be for him. We will take this occasion to remark that while we believe in treating prisoners with all the humanity they deserve, no man should be allowed to resist the officers and fill the air with curses. In the case of Jones, Mr. Sinnott would have been justified in silencing him, if he had to break his skull to do it. That he was drunk is no excuse. A man knows what he is doing as long as he can stand up to do it, and if he will not quietly submit to an arrest, a gentle reminder over the head is recommended.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
The following is the list of letters remaining uncalled for in the post office at Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas, August 31, 1880.
Elderson, Elijah E.; Atchason, William; Brown, E. J.; Bell, J. U.; Briggs, D. C.; Bolden, Charles; Crittenden, T. B.; Cramer, Frank; Clemens, Mamie; Curry, Dr. S. F.; Denham, R. C.; Drury, Ellen J.; Edwards, A. D.; Foster, C. C.; Fisher, George; Firguson, Alex; Flora, Edwin; Gill, Rolf; Herron, J. S.; Hamilton, Jesse; Hunt, Rollin; Herman, Augustus; Haynes, Edward; Mathews, Edward; McCoy, John R.; Minard, Wm. H.; Moll, G. D.; Peeler, Mrs. E. A.; Smith, Asher; Simerson, Ephraim, Sawyer, Ella; Thomson, W. W.; Willett, W. H. (3); Weinhardl, Christian; Wilson, James L.; Wood, Lallie; Williams, Charley; Wilson, Jere; Wardlow, Daniel (2). N. HUGHES, P. M.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Joe Drennan, a young man of Bolton Township, was arrested last week on the charge of selling cigars without a license. None of Joe's friends believe him guilty of the charge, as it is generally known that the entire business is a piece of spite work. Joe is a prominent witness for the State in the case of the State versus Conaway, and had the case been brought to trial at this term of court, no charge would have been preferred against him; but Conaway succeeded in securing a continuance, and the haste displayed in the subsequent arrest of Drennan looks as if the defense were anxious to get him out of the way. Joe's bond was fixed at $300, which he had no trouble in giving, and the case is set for next Monday, September 6. He will be on hand at the December term of court, too, "just as hard."
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Richard Boddinghouse, a private in Company A, 16th infantry, stationed here last summer, was recently promoted to the position of quartermaster's clerk. While at Coffeyville last week he forged orders to the amount of $165 and skipped out with the money thus obtained. The soldiers are after him, but as yet with no success. Before leaving this place he allowed that he was a dead beat. He is a foreigner with a splendid education, but no sense.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Mr. Hallowell, United States District Attorney, has been quite a frequent visitor to our city lately, owing to the numerous cases brought before the United States Commissioner at this place. He is a most cordial gentleman, and makes new friends at every trip. He is a vigorous prosecutor of crime, but will not lend himself to the prejudices of any parties simply to persecute persons against whom a charge has been manufactured.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
C. L. Swarts, who has been reading law with Hon. C. R. Mitchell for something over two years past, was admitted to the bar last Friday, after passing a very creditable examination. Cal has been an earnest and careful student, is a young man of fine ability, and we hope and believe the sterling integrity he will carry into the affairs of the world will gain from the public that trust and confidence now reposed in him by all who know himin conjunction with which may he reap in enough of the shekels to provide for his immediate wants and all the little wants that may gather around him in the years to come. This is the worst the TRAVELER can wish you, Cal.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
It is reported that the Cheyenne Indians are threatening an outbreak. It seems that the Government has ordered that beef at this agency shall hereafter be issued at the block instead of on the hoof, and that each Indian receiving such meat shall be present and sign for it. Recently some meat was sent to a few sick Indians, but was stolen by the Indians who had it in charge. An order to arrest the guilty ones was the cause of the trouble, and showed very plainly that the military is needed in that section.
[INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880. Front Page.
The Sioux Chiefs Spotted Tail and Red Cloud have taken their children away from the Indian school at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, because corporeal punishment was inflicted there. "My boys and girls," said Spotted Tail to the Superintendent, on a recent visit, "shall never be whipped by anyone with my consent. I will not leave them at a school, or any other place, where the whip is used. A whipped boy is apt to grow up a whipped man. Unless he has some spirit or life in him, it is better that he know nothing. A whipped man has neither spirit nor life."
[W. P. HACKNEY REVIEWED BY LEAVENWORTH TIMES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880. Front Page.
While attending the State convention at Topeka, we met the Hon. W. P. Hackney, of Winfield, Cowley County, the Republican candidate for State Senator from the 24th district.
Cowley County alone constitutes the district, and while it had about five hundred Republican majority, still owing to jealousies heretofore existing in the ranks of the party, the district enjoys the proud (?) distinction of being represented in the Senate by a Democrat. We are glad to be able to say to the Republicans of the State that there will certainly be a gain of one Republican Senator at the next session of the legislature, for W. P. Hackney will be as certainly be elected as that an election is held.
Mr. Hackney is a man far above the average in ability; is a fine lawyer, and is the law partner of Mr. McDonald, the Democratic candidate for Congress in the third Congressional
district, and right here, it may be pertinent to say that Mr. Hackney will as surely be elected as Mr. McDonald will be defeated.
Mr. Hackney was raised upon a farm, and at the early age of eighteen, entered the Union army as a private soldier. He served four years in company "H," seventh Illinois infantry.
At the battle of Fort Donelson he was promoted to the rank of sergeant; at the siege of Corinth to the rank of orderly sergeant, and at the battle of Altoona Pass, Georgia, to captain; at the latter battle he was twice wounded.
Mr. Hackney has resided in Kansas ten years, coming to the State in 1870. At the election in November, 1871, he was elected as a member of the legislature (in the House) from Sumner County, and was reelected in 1873. In 1875 he was elected to the House from Cowley County. Being a member of the legislature at the time of the impeachment of State Treasurer Hayes, he was honored by being selected by the members of the House to prosecute him.
We have briefly stated these facts showing that Mr. Hackney has the advantage of legislative experience, and that when he takes his seat in the Senate next January as the legally-elected successor of the Hon. A. J. Pyburn, that experience, together with his other sterling qualities, is the guarantee that the people of his district have that the change will in no manner mediate against their interests.
Mr. Hackney came to Kansas a poor man, but in the practice of his chosen profession has accumulated a competency; his Republicanism has never been questioned; he is a stalwart, in every way worthy, and well qualified to grace the position to which he aspires. Without presuming to dictateonly making a suggestionwe say that the Republicans of Cowley County will do themselves honor in the election of W. P. Hackney by an old-time majority, and we believe they will do it. Leavenworth Times.
[REPORT FROM "B." AT SALT CITY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880. Editorial Page.
FROM SALT CITY.
SALT CITY, Sept. 1, 1880.
EDITOR TRAVELER: We have had some good rains recently, which have brightened the farmers' countenances visibly.
Several invalids are at the Springs this week, and report themselves greatly benefited.
The marble quarries northwest of town are being worked quite extensively now, being the property of a new firm from Kansas City. They are shipping one carload per day from Oxford.
All we want is a railroad to make us independent. If we had a road, the salt water of this place would be converted into salt, and the western demand supplied. Hundreds of barrels run away daily. Several prospectors have been here, and will go to work if they can get a lease and secure a road for transportation. Our great marble quarries, salt beds, and mineral springs are in the heart of a fertile country, and demand a railroad. We are corresponding with the superintendent of a prominent railroad at present. B.
[TEACHERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
TEACHERS.
At the recent examination, the following applicants were granted certificates.
WINFIELD.
GRADE A.
Mary J. Melville, Sarah E. Davis, P. S. Martin, T. J. Floyd, R. B. Corson, Nellie A. Aldrich, Lena Bartlet.
GRADE B.
Allie E. Dickle, Mrs. Will B. Caton, A. B. Taylor, Ella Freeland, Lena McNeil.
GRADE C.
William Wycoff, Anna F. Cuppage, W. B. Dickerson, Rosa Frederick, A. E. Hon, Nannie McGree, Cora F. Meech, Ray E. Nawman, Fannie Pontious, Amy Robertson, Mrs. P. B. Seibert, Maggie Stonsbury, Mrs. Flora Ward, J. J. Stevens, R. S. White.
ARKANSAS CITY.
GRADE A.
Fannie B. Skinner, Albertine Maxwell, Mrs. Lizzie L. Standley, Frances Phelps, Orlin Phelps, Mary Theaker, Mattie G. Mitchell.
GRADE B.
J. R. L. Adams, Chas. Hutchins, Jas. E. Perisho, Mrs. L. M. Theaker.
GRADE C.
Thyrza Dobyns, Flora Finley, R. C. Gailey, Ella Grimes, W. N. Henderson, Derwin Hunter, Susie L. Hunt, Blanche Marshall, S. C. Murphy, Linnie Peed, Sada Pickering, Jessie Sankey.
DEXTER.
S. F. Overmann (B), R. B. Overmann (B), Ada Overmann (C), A. P. Cochran (C).
CAMBRIDGE.
H. T. Albert (B), H. F. Albert (B), M. Hemenway (B), R. O. Stearns (C).
BURDEN.
Mary A. Tucker (A), E. A. Milliard (A), Arvilla Elliot (B), S. Chandler (C).
CEDARVALE.
T. H. Alley (B), Martha Thompson (B), J. P. Bartgis (C), S. T. Hockett (C).
TISDALE.
Sadie E. Davis (C), Rosa Rounds (C), Mattie West (B).
MAPLE CITY.
W. E. Ketcham (B).
UDALL.
Porter Wilson (B), P. W. Smith (B).
FLORAL.
Mrs. Hattie Knickerbocker (B), Mrs. A. M. Gillispie (B), W. H. Funk (C).
SEELEY.
L. McKinlay (B).
NEW SALEM.
L. C. Brown (C).
MILTON.
Nettie D. Handy (C).
CONSTANT.
F. A. Chapin (C).
ROCK.
A. Limerick (B).
An examination will be held in October sometime, which will afford another opportunity to those who failed at the above session of the institute. There are one hundred and twenty-two districts in the county, and but eighty certificates granted so far.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
J. F. Hess is rusticating in Bates county, Missouri.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Col. Whiting and other Poncaites are in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
The sale of delinquent taxes began yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
James Huey has moved into his new bank building.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Thomas Berry, of Pawnee, was in town this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Will McConn returned to school at Crawfordsville, Indiana, today.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Our genial friend, James Mitchell, returned from Colorado yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
BIRTH. Born to R. A. Houghton and wife, Sunday, September 5, a pair of girls. Rube is happy now.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
The liquor which once formed the stock of the Tivoli Hall was moved to Winfield last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
A. J. Pyburn visited our city last Saturday in the interest of a case before the U. S. Commissioner.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
J. W. Feagins, of Bolton, is now a festive widower, his wife having gone on an eight weeks' visit to Iowa.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
DIED. Sunday, Sept. 5, from the effects of measles, Arthur, son of Thomas and Hattie Collins, aged 18 months.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
The Garfield and Arthur club of this place meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
School commenced last Monday, with Prof. Phelps and wife, Miss Flora Finley, and Mrs. Theaker as instructors.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Frank Hutchison has secured a position as industrial teacher at Cheyenne Agency. He left for that point last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
C. U. France had a run extraordinary, last Friday, finding one hundred and twenty-five people at the popular City Hotel.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Misses Eva and Nellie Swarts left for their contemplated visit to McComb, Illinois, last Saturday, proposing a stay of several months.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
A son of Mr. S. H. Deweese was last week bitten by a rattlesnake, but remedies being promptly applied, no serious results followed.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
If anyone knows of the whereabouts of Charles E. Spence, they will confer a favor on his family by leaving information at the post office.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
J. E. Miller, one of the best conductors on the Santa Fe road, was very sick at the City Hotel last Sunday. He is at work again, however.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
The Ladies' Home Mission Society will give an ice cream festival on next Tuesday evening at Tivoli Hall. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Stacy Matlack started for Chicago last Monday, to be absent some two weeks. During his absence he will purchase a large stock of fall and winter dry goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
The attention of the city dads is called to the noisome mud holes that grace (?) various points on Summit street, giving rise to a stench that is "just too horrid for anything."
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
This time it was twenty-seven to two in favor of Arkansas City ball players. It is thought the Jackoaks will put in their time practicing before attempting to play another game.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Hunnewell has a large three-story frame hotel just completed, but at this writing it is not occupied. A new grocery and liquor house has just opened out. The more the merrier.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Mr. John D. Miles, agent of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians, with his son, Master Whit Miles, three daughters, and Miss Ella Campbell, were registered at the City Hotel last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Our old friend, Lem Cook, formerly of South Bend, is now running the Leland House at Caldwell, having purchased the same. Lem will make just a boss landlord, and don't you forget it.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Three or four Indians were sick during their recent trip after flour at this place, and worked up quite a boom for Dr. Vawter. Doc. says Indian money is as good as a white man's money.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
The engine for the new mill at Ponca Agency is side-tracked at this place, having arrived last Thursday. It is a forty-horse power, but of very old pattern, and not at all what was expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Joseph Schuster has sold his farm, east of the Walnut, to Miss Delia M. Horn, who will shortly go eastto reside thereon. This will render it incumbent upon Brother "Al" to look out for another housekeeper.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
The council met last Monday evening, allowed several bills, passed a sidewalk ordinance, and appointed Mr. Sinnott as marshal. Mr. Sinnott was immediately sworn in, and is now performing the duties of his office.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schiffbauer of Hunnewell spent Sunday last in the City. Frank reports business in Hunnewell for the past week as pretty good, over ten thousand head of cattle being shipped East from there in that time.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
The band boys are improving rapidly. Their playing last Saturday was better than anything we have heard from them heretofore. With good practice they will soon equal the old band, which was the best band in Southern Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Cattle in the Territory are dying at a great rate. Mr. Warren, of Grouse, we understand intends to ship what steers he now has on hand at once. Mr. Green, of Grouse, and the Dean Brothers have also lost heavilyover fifty head each.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
There is talent enough among our young men to organize a first-class glee club or minstrel troupe, that could render a good entertainment. The boys enjoy the fun among themselves and might as well give the public a share of it.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
O. P. Houghton has just received a large stock of clothing and in connection therewith has an order department whereby one can select goods and have them made to suit. He has a splendid line of samples from which selections can be made.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
One Davis, a Texas man, has driven upon the range selected by Mr. Warren and upon which he had put up some 75 tons of hay for consumption this winter. Quite a time is being had, but we presume the difficulty will be amicably adjusted.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
A wash-out between Lawrence and Kansas City, on the Santa Fe road, delayed the trains last Friday. Two empty freight cars were ditched near Cottonwood station. The wind blew them down on the switch of the main track and the engine collided with them.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
LIBRARY MEETING. The next meeting of the library association will be held at the schoolhouse on Monday, September 13, at 4 p.m. Every member is requested to be present, as the annual election of officers takes place at that time. JERRY ADAMS, President.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Miss Etta Robinson and Miss Jennie Lowry, two of Winfield's charming young ladies, have been spending several days in this city, guests of Miss May Benedict. A party was given in their honor last Friday night at the residence of Miss Benedict. They returned home yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
G. W. Cunningham is now engaged in baling hay for shipment to the West. He intends to ship at least a thousand tons this season, of which he last week baled over fifty tons. This is an undertaking that reflects credit upon the enterprise of our townsman, and we hope he will profit thereby.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Payson, sentenced to the penitentiary lately, has charge of the clothing room, and endures it better than he expected. His brother is a prominent candidate for Congress in Illinois. Wilson, lately sent up for stealing horses, is a brother of the Superintendent of Public Instruction of Lyon County.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Ed. Malone, some time past at Ponca Agency, is now a Government employee at the Nez Perce reservation, having charge of the mill at that place. Ed. is a practical machinist, having served his time in the Eagle Machine Works at Chicago, is reliable in every respect, and a favorite among the Indians.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Our school opened last Monday morning with an attendance of over 170 pupils. The school laws render it compulsory for children to attend and we trust that parents and guardians will see that the law in this respect is complied with.
By order of the SCHOOL BOARD.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Our enterprising merchant, S. Matlack, has just put in a very large and choice assortment of men's, youths', and boys' clothing, of the most fashionable cut and the best materials for fall and winter wear. An exceptionably fine line of fall and winter overcoats is also embraced in his stock. Call and see him.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
We saw a fine specimen of coal last week brought from Captain Nipp's place, eight miles from town, on the Walnut. The presence of coal in this vicinity has been a mooted question for some time, but from what we now learn the coal millennium for Cowley is not far distant. Should the present expectations be realized, this discovery will form a memorable epoch in the history of the county and totally revolutionize the fuel question, which has been increasing in importance every season.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
COMPLIMENTARY. Fashion has established a custom to celebrate anniversaries, in which the good people of Arkansas City are not a whit behind. This was fully demonstrated on the evening of August 31, when about 8 o'clock they gathered at our house until it was well nigh filled. Upon inquiry we were apprised of the fact that we were married just fifteen years ago. While young folks can have fun, it takes the veterans to cap the climax. After having a general good time we were all invited into an adjoining room, where we were made the recipients of many valuable presents, after which we were invited to surround a table groaning beneath a load of good things got up with a taste that demonstrated the fact that what the ladies of Arkansas City undertake to do is never done by halves. The occasion was one long to be remembered by us, and we will continue to remember you in our petitions to Him who doeth all things well, tendering to you our heartiest thanks for your courtesies and tokens of friendship; and when you get old enough to get married again you may rest assured of a call from MR. AND MRS. D. BERGER.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
DIED. "Yellow Moon," head chief of the Comanche Indians, died in this city last Wednesday evening, of pneumonia. Though fast failing, on the day of his death, he jumped on his pony, rode to the river and indulged in a good swim, after which he returned to camp and stretched himself out in the boiling sun. He was buried by our citizens Thursday morning. After the grave was filled up, according to the custom that obtains among Indians, his best pony was shot over his grave. His saddle was buried with him, that his spirit might ride to the happy hunting grounds "behind the cloud-capped hills." The grief of the little girl, supposed to be his daughter, was deep and sincere, venting itself in the despairing wail peculiar to Indians.
[Note: Source and location not give for item above.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Last Saturday morning quite a serious mishap befell Mr. George Brown and Miss Wright as they were crossing the Walnut near Mr. Gillis' place. Mr. Brown was intending to visit Salt Springs, and drove across the river for Miss Wright, who was to accompany him. In the interval, however, the water rose very rapidly, and upon his return he drove into the stream, which washed off the wagon bed, and one of his horses falling down, the situation was decidedly critical for awhile. He finally succeeded in getting to shore with his fair passenger and team, but the wagon bed and hind wheels were washed down stream. The young folks were extremely lucky in escaping with a thorough wetting.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Forty-three Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian children arrived in town last Friday and took the train from this point for Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where they will be placed in the school for Indian children. They were accompanied by Agent Miles and family and eight Indian chiefs, five of whom were Cheyennes and three Arapahoes. They are bright, intelligent looking children, and give promise of growing into useful citizens under the attention of civilization.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Agent Whiting has succeeded in obtaining the appropriation of $10,000, with which to build an industrial school at Ponca Agency, and he is now busy making preparations for the same. The timber bottom near "the spring" is thoroughly cleaned out, and arrangements are about perfected by which all the brick needed will be made. We congratulate our Ponca friends on their rapid strides toward civilization.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Mr. Henry E. Asp, of Winfield, has been making a triumphal march through the State. At the Topeka convention he was elected president of the Young Men's State Republican club, and on last Friday he made a political speech at Leavenworth, following it up with a speech at Abilene, last Saturday. Good for Henry. His many friends watch his career with interest.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
BIRTH. Father Ireton, of Bolton Township, was seen with his head in a barrel last Friday afternoon, wildly gesticulating with his pedal extremities, and at every spasmodic jerk came the word, "Grandfather!" It was all Bob Stevenson's fault, a cunning little piece of humanity having arrived at his house at one o'clock p.m. of that day. He's the very image of his dad, too.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Last Thursday night a Garfield and Arthur club was organized at the Bland schoolhouse with D. P. Marshall, chairman, and August Lorry, secretary. The club will meet at the same place tomorrow evening and complete the organization. Speakers will be in attendance, and all Republicans are expected to be on hand.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
A temperance meeting will be held in the First Presbyterian church next Friday evening, September 10. Rev. Fleming and Lafe Pence, of Winfield, are expected to be present and speak on this all-absorbing topic.
[PYBURN WITHDRAWS/C. C. BLACK TO RUN FOR STATE SENATOR.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880. Editorial Page.
PYBURN WITHDRAWN.
The Democracy evidently weakens before the contest fairly began. Mr. Pyburn, the Democratic nominee, surprised the people of Cowley last Friday by withdrawing his name from the ticket, urging he could spare neither the time nor money to make the canvass necessary. The Democratic central committee met in Winfield to select a new candidate for State Senator, and the lightning struck C. C. Black, editor of the Telegram. Mr. Hackney's victory is now an assured and easy one, as Mr. Pyburn is the acknowledged leader of Democracy in this county, and by all odds the most available man in their party. Many leading Democrats of Winfield, we understand, have now declared themselves for Hackney, and none of them have any hope for success with Mr. Black. We feel good all over.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
The Arkansas river keeps full to the banks.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Which will you burn this winter: coal or wood?
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Frank Hess returned from Missouri last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
The Cherokee Indians were recently paid $300,00 on land sales.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
DIED. On Sunday, Sept. 12, infant girl of R. A. Houghton and wife.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
F. Davison, late clerk at the City Hotel, is running a restaurant in Kansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Mrs. Pearly Davis and family have gone to Emporia for a three weeks' visit among friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Ridenour & Thompson have just received a fine clock, which will shortly grace the schoolhouse.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
BIRTH. Born Sept. 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Roseberry, of Beaver Township, a daughter. Weight 10 pounds.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
It is said the Bolton Township men used poor Amos up completely at the Garfield meeting last Thursday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Joe Schuster says he hasn't sold his farm, and doesn't intend tountil he gets his price in cash for the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
MARRIED. September 3, by Judge Gans, of Winfield, Mr. L. Skinner and Miss A. Pruett, both of Bolton Township.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Dan Sifford's father returned from Illinois last week, and reports the corn in that State a failure owing to dry weather.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
It is reported that Mr. and Mrs. Dandy, formerly of this place, have separated. She is in Kansas City, and he iswe'll never tell.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Patterson has returned, and says he's been having a lively time with his friend, Frank Knisely, in Kansas City, Leavenworth, and adjacent cities.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
The well for the waterworks has been located on Third Avenue between Tenth and Eleventh Streets, and work thereon will be commenced this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Captain Scott is on the wing again, having left for Fort Dodge last Saturday, from which point he strikes out for the wilds of Southwestern Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Mr. J. L. Merritt, formerly of Kinsley, this State, arrived in this land of promise last Monday, and will probably make up his mind to locate with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Wichita's annual fair opened yesterday, and will continue four days. The Santa Fe railroad issues tickets from Arkansas City to Wichita and return for $1.60.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
W. C. Garvey, station agent at the Santa Fe depot in Winfield, and wife, with Mr. Wilbur Dever and Miss Jennie Hane, paid the terminus a visit last Sunday.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Dr. Chapel has gone to Caldwell to purchase some sheep, and will return with from two to four hundred, which he will winter a short distance southwest of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Mr. A. H. Broadwell, of South Bend, has our thanks for a very fine sample of potatoes left on our table.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Cherokee Jones, who has fenced in Hunnewell, was in town last week. He is now engaged in looking up the coal fields said to exist on the Cherokee strip south of this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Fitch & Barron will move from their present quarters next week, into the building formerly occupied by Wilson's "Solid Rock Store." We are glad to welcome them downtown.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Hon. W. P. Hackney and C. R. Mitchell will speak at Enterprise schoolhouse in Beaver Township on Thursday, September 23.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
The rates on cattle from Hunnewell to Kansas City are now restored to the old figures$40 per car. During the "cut" for some weeks past the Santa Fe and K. C., L. & W. roads only charged $10.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
The Garfield and Arthur club of Bolton Township meets every second and fourth Thursday of each month, at the Bland schoolhouse. H. S. Buckner is president and P. A. Lorry secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Mr. Frank Schiffbauer was brought in from Hunnewell last Friday evening, suffering considerably from neuralgia of the bowels. His many friends will be glad to learn that under good medical treatment he is rapidly convalescing.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
We must answer to the many inquiries of our friends, we do not know. Mr. Mitchell is square out for the Amendment, but how Dr. Leonard stands we cannot say. It doesn't make much difference though, so far as the success of Bob is concerned.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Salt City has a Dr. Tanner. He is of little faith, however, as his fasting, which commenced last Friday morning, was to last but three days. With what success his undertaking was blessed, we were unable to learn. He violated the conditions, though, by chewing tobacco.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Edward Kershaw, of Grayville, Illinois, a friend of James Penton, has purchased eighty acres in East Bolton Township and located permanently. A number of his friends will follow him to this place. He bought the land of W. C. Brown, of Ohio, through C. M. Scott, paying $250.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Rumors are afloat to the effect that a new drug store is soon to be opened in the building now used by Haywood for storage. The in-coming gentleman, we understand, hails from El Dorado. If he is as good a fellow on general principles as our present druggists, and keeps as good a stock, he will meet with a hearty welcome at the hands of a most hospitable people.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
A petition was circulated last week to have the post office moved back to Arkansas City, and it will be moved this week to the building known as Tivoli Hall. That popular, whole- souled firm of Ridenour & Thompson have taken their stock of jewelry to the same place, and now you can get anything you want in their line without walking yourself to death to get there.
LATER. The post office has changed its mind again, and won't come down.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Mrs. Coombs has fitted up the Shepard property, and will make her residence here this winter. We understand she will take a few day boarders. A better table cannot be found anywhere than that which Mrs. Coombs will supply, and anyone wishing to board in a good private family will take our advice and patronize her. All who have partaken of her hospitality will endorse our sentiments.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
The temperance meeting advertised for last Friday night was postponed until Monday, on account of Hon. Geo. W. Bain's lecture in Winfield on that night. An excursion of about forty people left this place at 4 p.m. and returned after the lecture, the Santa Fe road reducing the fare to sixty cents for the round trip.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Miss Arnspiger, who had the misfortune to severely injure her knee-cap some time ago, has been testing the virtue of the Geuda Springs for the last three weeks, and now expresses her belief that in a few weeks she will be able to walk without the aid of crutches. In addition to the medicinal qualities of these waters, she has enjoyed the kindly hospitality and care of Rudolph Hoffmaster and lady, which cannot fail of eventually effecting a radical cure.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
MERCER SCHOOLHOUSE, Sept. 7.
The Bolton Township temperance organization met, and in the absence of the present, Rev. Broadbent, was called to order by the secretary. Rev. Fleming delivered an eloquent address of an hour's length, and commanded the very closest attention throughout. The pledge was passed around, and nearly all gave their names. A unanimous vote of thanks was given the speaker, and the meeting adjourned to Tuesday evening, September 14, at the Guthrie schoolhouse. D. P. MARSHALL, Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
The Arkansas City TRAVELER of last week contains a letter signed "C. M. S." purporting to have been written at Fort Dodge. Among other things in the aforesaid letter we find the following paragraph, which is as clear and concise a specimen of unmitigated able- bodied lying as we have seen in many a day:
"Most of the stock cattle held about Caldwell have been sold, and shipping cattle are being driven to Nickerson on account of the number of native cattle dying with fever in that vicinity." Caldwell Commercial, 2d.
The letter signed "C. M. S." was written at Fort Dodge by a man who knew whereof he spoke, or at least spoke from information he considered reliable. His business necessitates constant traveling throughout the western portion of Kansas, and while it is a matter of perfect indifference to us, we prefer to accept his statements to those made by the thing at the head of the Commercial. "C. M. S." knows more about stock in a day than the Commercial growler ever can learn.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
The news in regard to the railroad from Arkansas City to Fort Smith is of the most important and encouraging description. As is well known to our readers, all that the Santa Fe asks from Congress is the right of way through the Territory. This came very near being granted at the last session, and the assurances were then made that with the opening of the forty-sixth Congress, one of the earliest acts of the session will be to grant this right. In conversation with agents and traders of the Cherokee Nation, we discover that the Indians are largely reconciled to the building of the road, and that the most important members of the tribe favor it. Another matter is that the Santa Fe is already doing the preliminary work, and that John E. Thomes, division engineer, will be ordered to make the preliminary survey from Arkansas City, commencing sometime this month. In less than three years Cowley county will have a great trunk-line road, uniting the Kansas system of roads with those of the South, bringing to southern Kansas greater prosperity than her citizens ever dreamed of. Winfield Monitor.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Last fall Capt. Scott surprised the good people by purchasing the First Presbyterian church at this place, the same being sold for taxes. On Tuesday of last week, at the delinquent tax sale at Winfield, he bought the parsonage to the Methodist church at this place and the lot on which the calaboose stands. Now that he owns a church and a parsonage, Scott contemplates importing a minister of his own, and if the people won't behave themselves and attend divine services, he declares his intention of putting them in his little calaboose until they see the error of their ways. In the course of time people may learn that it is better to keep their taxes paid.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
DIED. At her late residence in Arkansas City, September 9, 1880, of inflammation and ulcerations of the kidneys, after a long and severe illness, Sarah C., wife of S. S. Soule, of this city, aged 51 years, eight months and eleven days.
The body was interred at 4 p.m. of the same day, and was followed to the grave by the sorrowing and bereaved relatives and friends. A true wife, loving mother, and an earnest Christian has gone to her rest. Surely no higher eulogy can be pronounced upon any woman. Relying upon Him who said, "I go to prepare a place for you," husband and children look forward to a happy meeting in that land where sorrow and parting are no more.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Parties wishing to attend the fair at Wichita, from the 14th to the 17th of September, inclusive, can purchase tickets over the A. T. & S. F. road at $1.60 for the round trip. Tickets on sale from the 13th to 17th, to be used on or before the 18th.
Those wishing to attend the Stare Fair held at Lawrence, in Bismarck Grove, September 13th to 18th, inclusive, can purchase tickets over the A. T. & S. F. road for one-half fare for round trip. Tickets for sale from the 13th to 17th, to be used on or before the 19th.
O. INGERSOLL, Agent.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Messrs. Howard & Rexford have just received a choice selection of firearms, among which are included the Evans magazine gun, a perfect gem for sportsmen, capable of being fired twenty-six times without taking from the shoulder, and the celebrated new patent Merwin & Hulbert revolvers. These goods are in various styles, and cannot fail of giving satisfaction to all who can appreciate a perfect and accurate weapon.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Silverdale S. P. U. will meet, at the regular place of holding meetings, Saturday, Sept. 25th, at 7 p.m. sharp. All members are expected to be present, as there is business of importance to transact that affects all. Arrangements will be made for our first annual reunion, early in October.
P. F. HAYNES, Captain.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Burt Tabler, recently sent to Ft. Smith by the U. S. Commissioner at this place, was discharged by the United States District Attorney for Arkansas at Ft. Smith, on the ground that there was no case against him. Said District Attorney took occasion to remark, in connection with this case, that if half the United States Commissioners in Kansas were dead, the people would be better off. Just so.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
One Mardrett was arrested and brought here last Monday for trading in the Territory, and will have a hearing before the Commissioner next Friday at noon. This is the man who got away with hides belonging to the Indians lately.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
GREENBACK MEETING. Col. Steele, of Sumner County, will address the citizens of Arkansas City on Saturday evening, Sept. 18th. All are invited to turn out and hear the political issues of the day discussed.
[REPORT ON MEETING: BOLTON TOWNSHIP.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
FROM BOLTON TOWNSHIP.
BOLTON, September 11, 1880.
Editor Traveler: According to call, the Republicans of Bolton met at the Bland schoolhouse on Thursday evening, September 9, and organized a rousing Garfield and Arthur club.
After the organization, in absence of expected speakers from abroad, the president, Mr. Buckner, asked some of the members to state their reasons for being Republicans. Mr. Marshall first responded, and concluded by quoting the forcible reasons given by Col. Ingersoll, which elicited great applause. Amos Walton, being present, was called on. He gave his reasons for having been such a consistent and life-long (?) Democrat, which was a weak argument, to say the least. Then followed Mr. John Brown, who gave us such a rousing speech as we seldom hear. He bled the gentleman (Mr. Walton) and the Democratic party at every thrust. In the course of his remarks he asked if anyone present ever knew a colored man to vote with the Democrats. Mr. Andrews being present said if any such had existed, they were dead.
Mr. Walton tried to reply, but his mind (or whatever he calls it) was so muddled that he could not say anything.
The next speaker was Mr. Clark, a Greenbacker, who scolded the Republicans and Democrats on the financial question about alike. Then referring to the Alabama election, and the manner in which they treated Messrs. Weaver and Randall down there, he came out in such bitter denunciation for the Democrats that those presentWalton, Turner, Gilbert, and Eatoncould not raise their heads "or sit low enough in their seats." It was the most laughable sight I have witnessed for a long time. I venture they will not sigh for a similar experience in this campaign.
We had a good meeting, and when we come to the polls you can count on Bolton for a good Republican majority. The club meets again at the same place on Thursday evening, September 23, when we will have able speakers from abroad. ONE OF THE CLUB.
[ORDINANCE NO. 82: CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
ORDINANCE NO. 82.
Entitled an ordinance relating to the construction of sidewalks within the City of Arkansas City.
BE it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Arkansas City.
SECTION FIRST. All sidewalks hereafter constructed in the City of Arkansas City within the following limits, to-wit:
Between Fourth Avenue (4), on the south and Eighth Avenue (8) on the north; Fifth (5) Street on the east, and Ninth (9) Street, on the west side of said city, shall be of Stone Flagging of not less than Two (2) inches in thickness, and Eight (8) square feet of surface in each stone, with edges dressed so as to make close joints. All joints to be filled, with clean sand, and the outer edges to be laid in a straight line the whole length thereof. All four feet sidewalks to be laid four feet from the line of the lots.
SECTION SECOND. All ordinances, part or parts of ordinances conflicting with any of the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION THIRD. This ordinance to be, and remain in force, from and after its publication once in each of city papers. A. J. CHAPEL, Mayor.
Attest, I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.
