COWLEY COUNTY COURANT
WINFIELD, KANSAS, THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1882.
[EDITORIAL RE REV. TUCKER.]

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

We wish to say a word or two concerning the controversy, which has reached some prominence, on account of THE COURANT criticizing the style and manner of the Rev. Mr. Tucker, who has filled the Methodist pulpit here the past year. There are a few persons in this city who feel called upon to misrepresent us concerning the matter, and lose no opportunity convey the impression that we are endeavoring to make a fight upon this particular denomination, and its members.

This is not only untrue but unfair, and those who have busied themselves in the circula- tion of such reports well know they are not literally truthful. We are willing to stand upon the record as it is made. We have a complete file of the paper, in which can be found every sentence, word, or syllable published since the first issue of our paper here. If there is a word of disrespect, jest, or censure concerning the Methodist church to be found in these files, then we are willing to acknowledge our wrong and apologize in any manner the church or its friends may ask. But such is not the case, nor have we ever had any occasion to "abuse" the church as we are accused. . . .

[STATE NEWS.]

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

W. P. Campbell has disposed of his interest in the Wichita Times to Mr. Shelton and will retire from the newspaper business.

[PERSONALS.]

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

A. G. Wilson has been appointed city weigh master, in place of Brotherton & Silver, resigned.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Interest on real estate has dropped one percent, per annum, at the office of P. H. Albright & Co.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

L. B. Jolliff was last evening appointed night watchman by the Mayor, in the place of B. McFadden.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Scofield & Keck is the style of the Main Street livery firm now. The "deacon" looms up as a proprietor.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Yesterday Sam Berger sold his team to Marsh Allen for $175, and then paid Marsh $300 for his big pair of mares.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Hon. J. Wade McDonald, of Winfield, spent Tuesday in Grenola looking after legal business. Grenola Argus.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Dave Payne and his Oklahoma boomers, have sent to Wichita for seed corn, stating that they are hard at work plowing in Oklahoma.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

E. V. Hovey has sold his stock of goods to Ira McCommon who is well known to many of our people, who will be glad to welcome him back to this city and willingly make room for him in the mercantile field. We are sorry to see Mr. Hovey retire from among the west siders. He has made many friends in business who will miss him but, who, we doubt not, will transfer their good will and patronage to Mr. Hovey's successor.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

F. A. Hunt, County Commissioner from the third district, was appointed postmaster at South Haven some ten days since. Wellington Press.

This is our Frank Hunt, whose destiny we don't propose to lose sight of.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Mr. M. W. Tanner, of Elk Falls, has become a citizen of Winfield, and accepted a position in Pete Baden's dry goods department. Tanner is a good fellow and will drive no trade away from his employer.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

The City Council last night resolved to pay their proportion of the attorney fees for fighting the suit now pending against old Winfield township.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

A member of this office is under deep and lasting obligations to Mr. John Randall, outside clerk of the Hoosier Grocery, for a present of ten cigars. Whether John is going to get married or not, is something we cannot throw any light upon at present.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Shreves & Powers, at the Illinois grocery, are now selling goods cheaper than any other grocery house in Winfield. Groceries, queensware, and woodenware at net cost for the next thirty days. Now is the time to lay in a supply!

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

We asked A. H. Doane by telephone what was going on down that way today and received the startling reply that it was snowing. Strange what a difference a little distance makes in the weather.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

As the accommodation train on the Santa Fe was passing Pleasant Valley between here and Arkansas City last Saturday evening about eight o'clock, a lot of roughs, who seemed to have no fear of God, man, the devil, or a railroad company in their hearts, made a cowardly attack upon the train, throwing stones through the windows of the coach, and firing pistols in a very reckless manner. No one was hurt so far as we have been able to learn, and so far there have been no arrests made, but it is thought that several of the roughs have already been identified and that the whole outfit will be taken in.

We truly hope none engaged in the villainous work are residents of Cowley County, for if there is anything we pride ourselves on, it is the moral tone of our citizens and the absence of that class of men who would get so low in the scale of degredation as to engage in rowdyism of this kind.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Mr. James B. Moore has received advices from his firm at Hartford, Connecticut, of the immediate want of $100,000 of first-class farm loans in Southern Kansas, and has given P. H. Albright & Co., instructions to procure their share at the lowest rates and they are now prepared to loan at 7 and 8 percent interest. Just how long this will last is an unsolved question, but during the next thirty days, loans can be made and paid for at a moment's notice. Money paid to the farmer the moment he signs the papers. With our past knowledge it does seem as if the farmers of this section have never had as good a chance to procure money at such low rates, or on such short notice, and all who want money this spring should call on us at once. We guarantee that we can give better terms than any loaning firm in Cowley County, and are ready to close and pay for $100,000 worth of loans at any time. P. H. ALBRIGHT & CO.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Died, in Augusta, Kansas, February 25th, 1882, Clara J. Mann, aged twenty-three years and seven months. The deceased was the wife of Charles E. Mann, one of Cowley County's earliest settlers, and a sister to W. E. Doud, editor of the Eureka Republican, and formerly a citizen of Winfield.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

R. O. Harris, of Manhattan, traveling special agent of the Kansas Benevolent Society, is in the city, in the interest of his company. Hr. Harris reports admissions more brisk than at any other time since the organization of the society. Mr. Wm. E. Chenoweth, who died at Arkansas City two weeks ago, was a member of this society, and his wife to whom he has only been married a short time, will receive $2,000.00.

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T. F. Axtell, of the popular English Kitchen Restaurant and Bakery, purchased the largest lot of old papers this morning of THE COURANT we presume ever purchased at one time. He said he wanted all we had at so much per pound and he received a dray load amounting to something over $20.00.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Governor Saint John's refusal to sign a requisition upon the Governor of Texas for Smith, the defaulting cashier of Danford's bank at Caldwell, may prove a serious matter to his Excellency. This thing of favoring men because they have held the political prestige enjoyed by Danford, is not becoming even to a man so unscrupulous as the evangelist.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

BETHEL ITEMS.
Mr. Lew Myers has sold his farm at Bethel to an Illinois gentleman, and has rented the W. B. Pixley farm near Floral. [Many items obscured. Could not read. MAW]

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

We have before us a neat and dainty publication called "The Visitor" published monthly for the First Baptist Church of this city, and devoted to our church and school interests. We think we recognize the guiding spirit of James McDermott on its pages.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Miss Mansfield returned from Charleston, South Carolina, yesterday, having been nearly a week on the road. Her brother, though severely cut and bruised, fortunately had no bones broken, and by careful nursing, was recovering rapidly. He was able to accompany her on her return as far as Nashville, Tennessee, where he was taken in charge by the railroad authorities.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Messrs. Horning, Read, McMullen, Robinson, and perhaps others will erect windmills for the purpose of irrigating their grounds the coming season. Frank Barclay has a carload of piping on the road which he will use for that purpose. With plenty of water the question of growing trees, shrubbery, and blue grass is solved.

[PERSONALS.]

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

The convention held at Caldwell Wednesday and Thursday of the stockmen of the Cherokee Strip was one of the largest, most enthusiastic, and pleasant gatherings we have ever attended in Kansas. Upon the assembling of the convention, Ben S. Miller was elected president and John A. Blair Secretary for the ensuing year. All the newspapermen present, about eighteen in number, were elected as assistant secretaries. W. E. Campbell and H. C. Manning were elected vice presidents, and M. H. Bennett, Treasurer. The organization was made as perfect as it was possible to make it at such a meeting, and we never remember seeing as large a body of men called together who so universally agreed upon every question of interest to their particular business, and where there were more evidences of intelligence and business tact than there was to be found among the stockmen in this convention.

The objects of the convention were to discuss the better plans of operation in the stock business, and the interchange of ideas proved interesting and will no doubt be beneficial to all who were in attendance.

A number of important measures were discussed and resolutions adopted among which was a resolution offered by Hon. E. M. Hewins, the king among the cattle men of the west, requesting that the revolver be abandoned by the cow boys so far as the carrying of it when in towns or cities of Kansas.

Hereafter the cow boys do not bring with them to town their six shooters, even if it is necessary to carry them while on the range. This we think will prove one of the best moves ever made by the stock men. The cow boys are a good set of fellows, and never have any trouble while sober and at their posts of duty; but it is just as natural for them to visit towns and have their fun as it is for anybody else; consequently, those of them who indulge in drink, and after getting to town and coming under the influence of liquor when armed with a pistol, they are liable to use it when there is really no cause. These crimes on the frontier have been committed every year, which will never be known under the new order of things.

The entire meeting seemed to be one grand social ovation, and the people of Caldwell comprised one large committee of reception. The grand ball given at the opera house in the evening was a dazzling success, but the banquet at the Leland Hotel was a failure in every way possible. Any ordinary Cherokee Indian could have furnished better accommodations to the crowd than did the proprietors of the Leland, and there seemed to be no cause for it, either.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

The Sunday schools of Winfield are all pretty well situated just now. The Presbyterian and Methodist schools are held in the large and commodious buildings belonging to the churches. The Baptists occupy the lecture room of their new building, and though a little crowded, are quite comfortable. In a few weeks the building will be completed and the main room occupied, when the school will have room for more than double its numbers. The Christians occupy the little frame building owned by the church, and are very much cramped for room. They intend building a larger house of worship this coming summer, and will then be much more comfortably situated. A new and larger house is a necessity with them.

The Visitor.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

The delay in putting up the telephone exchange in this city is occasioned by the failure in the arrival of the instruments. A number of wires are already up awaiting the instruments, which are looked for by every train. So far there are only four connections outside of the central office: THE COURANT office, the two express offices, and A. H. Doane & Co.'s coal office.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

A representative of the paper boarded the train Monday, and in company with his better half, the comparative degree is acknowledged with all humility, took a "ride on the cars" down to our sister city and "did" the lively place to the best of our ability.

It had been some time since we had walked the classic streets and got sand in our shoes, and things seemed compara-tively strange and new. However, we had the energetic and genial presence of H. G. Fuller to remind us of home and keep up our spirits and didn't sigh for "home, sweet home" very much.

We were given gentlemanly care by the proprietor of the City Hotel, who satisfied the craving of a good appetite in a very satisfactory manner. Arkansas City is enjoying considerable prosperity. None of her business or dwelling houses stand empty, many new buildings are being erected, and there seems to be a healthy business life. The city by the canal has never had a real boom, but has grown steadily nevertheless, and while many other towns are standing still, this little city seems to have just commenced to get in earnest about growing and stirring around.

The people with whom we talked spoke with some enthusiasm of the future of the place and the signs are certainly favorable. The schools there re in a flourishing condition, the attendance is large, and Prof. Atkinson is liked well by the people. About forty of the young men have organized a Y. M. C. A., several secret societies seem to be in good life, and the stream of social and business life appears to be quite rapid. We of course called upon our brothers in arms and found them immerced in business. The Democrat and Traveler seem to be prospering and we hear the papers spoken well of. They are both live and energetic sheets, and deserve the hearty support of the citizens.

We saw no loafers, except some noble red men, and everybody seems to have business that demanded their individual attention.

In the afternoon we visited the canal for the first time, under the guiding and protecting care of Will Mowry, who is known for his courtesy and kindness and who holds a large place in the life of the city. The raging canal wasn't raging when we gazed into its depths, but was as calm and shallow as a backyard mud-puddle in July. We could see where the angry waves had lashed its muddy sides when the head gate was raised. The water had been shut off to allow repairs on the flume walls of one of the mills; the water, when turned on, having broken around the walls on each side and causing considerable damage. This was at Ayres' mill, one that has recently been put up and furnished with machinery and will be in running order this week, it is thought. This mill is owned by V. M. Ayres, is a big investment for the place where it is established, and shows much labor under difficulties, and an enterprising spirit that should certainly be amply rewarded. The mill represents a property valuation of about $25,000 and is furnished completely with the most improved and modern machinery, not excelled by many larger mills. The milling work is under the charge of W. T. Bell, formerly of Wichita, and of known experience and ability.

Another mill is in process of building, owned by W. H. Spears, which when finished, will represent about $15,000 more of valuable property that the canal has brought to its banks. The mill will be of stone and well fitted out with machinery of modern make.

These two enterprises are certainly worthy of support by the farmers of that section and no doubt will receive it. The ability of the canal to furnish unlimited power is thoroughly demonstrated, and if the water can be controlled, as we have no reason to doubt, the question of ample and convenient water power at Arkansas City is forever settled. The canal is a big project for a few people of this county. It would be a big thing for the whole county to have engineered through successfully, and the canal is overwhelming evidence of enterprise and genius of the citizens at the terminus that will bring them victory or leave them with thin feet to the foe.

We met C. M. Scott, whose orbit is so eccentric that one is liable to run across him in most any place and at any time, and sat in his office and contemplated several skulls with appropriate motives, and other cheerful reminders of death. "Yes," said C. M. sadly, "that skull once contained the intelligence of a beautiful Indian maiden, who is dead now, and that little skull you see over there was picked up by me near the Cimmaron river, and belonged to some white child who had been scalped by the Indians, and who is now dead, also." We didn't visit long with the scout, editor, gentleman, sheep dealer, and phrenologist, but departed soon.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

The COURANT office was the first to have the telephone. Be careful what you say now or we will have you on the hook.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

We get a report by telephone that Hendricks & Wilson will soon be in the room now occupied by Shrieves & Powers, and that the latter firm is contemplating going out of business.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Cal Ferguson, of the Southern Express Co., was in town last week on business connected with his mail route. While here he purchased a herd of ponies, which he drove to Winfield, and we presume there offered them for sale. A. C. Traveler.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

We are progressing slowly. The Courier has arrived at the conclusion that Saint John was not "strictly accurate" in his statement about the showing on the police docket of this city, and is also aware that it made a bad break in relation to the county school fund. There is nothing like calling attention to these little things.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Amasa Speed shook us all up today by informing us that he had sold his interest in the livery stable to John Keck, of this city. All the boys will be sorry to hear that Amasa has severed his connection with this popular firm. The new firm of Schofield & Keck contains two genial, sociable, and good business gentlemen, and we wish them all the success in the world.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Miller have a nine pound boy.

Dan Miller is "all broke up" and perfectly irresponsible for anything he may do. For several years now Dan has obeyed the Scriptural injunction in regard to increasing and multiplying, and has the proud honor of being the happy father of nine girls. Considering the fact that he has always had a tender longing for an heir to bear his name and preserve his memory when he is gone, his fortune might have been discouraging to a person who has not the dogged determination which Dan is known to possess, and though the prospect hasn't been the most cheering in the world, he has never abandoned the object in view or ceased to trust in the overruling Providence that governs in the affairs of men. These qualities of faith and perseverance have brought their reward, and last night Dan found success perched upon his banner in a way that has filled him full and overrunning, with pride and glory. At least, we think that is the case from the recital of an incident that came to our ears. Sometime this morning Dan was at Scofield's livery stable in a high state of excitement, wanting a team to go into the country, and he wanted it awful quick; he was also heard to make some inquiries about a nurse girl. Sometime after that he was met on the road out of town, driving as if someone was after him, by a man who helloed and asked the way to Dexter, when Dan, whose mind seemed to be occupied with something else than the direction in which towns were located, gave his horses a lick and yelled to the passing stranger, "It's a boy, and weighs nine pounds." Dan will be able to be out on the streets in a few days. We'll take a Havana in ours.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Master Geo. Black, Mr. Hovey's clerk, was the subject of an unfortunate accident last week in which he was severely wounded by the accidental discharge of a pistol. He was going home and taking back a self-cocking revolver which he had taken to the store to show to a gentleman and which he carried in his hip pocket. When in front of Spotswood & Co.'s store, he put his hand in his pocket for something when the weapon was discharged, the ball entering the upper portion of the calf of his leg and running around to the front of the shin bone, where it was found by the physician. George was taken into Spotswood's store and the wound, which is severe but only a flesh one, was carefully dressed by Dr. C. C. Green. We are sorry for George as the mishap will keep him in for some time, and wish him a speedy recovery.

Cowley County Courant, March 9, 1882.

Mr. A. A. Wiley, one of the Traveler's oldest friends, and a prominent stockman, favored us with a call last Saturday, he being en route for Winfield from his ranch in the Territory, south of this city, where he is wintering some 1,200 head of cattle, which he reports as in fine condition. He also states that stock has not been injured to any extent by the late storm, which was much lighter down South than with us, in fact, it gave no further trouble than covering up the feed for a couple of days. A. C. Traveler.

[LYCEUM SOCIETY: STATE NORMAL.]

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The last election of the Lyceum Society resulted in the selection of the following named officers: President, W. P. Beaumont, Winfield; V. P., J. N. Stout, Neoshoa Falls; Secretary, Miss Lida Davis, Junction City; Treasurer, C. A. Bishop, Emporia; Chairman Board of Directors, E. B. Van Ness, Mound City.

The Lyceum is the substantial society of the Normal, having been organized under a state charter in 1873. Most of the graduates who have gone out from the Normal are indebted to the old Lyceum for much of their literary culture. The membership now consists of a majority of the advanced students. Considerable excitement has existed during the past week in regard to the societies. Some time ago the faculty commanded each society to incorporate in their constitution measures excluding those not in attendance at school from active membership.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "MUNROE" - BETHEL.]

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Bethel.
Health is good in general.

Mud, mud, Mud! No bottom to the roads.

Our sheep men report their sheep in fine condition.

The birds of spring have arrived, if the weather to suit has not.

BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Weakley, of Bethel, a fine girl.

T. E. Gilleland, of Bethel, has the finest lot of hogs in the neighborhood. Mr. Gilleland is a successful farmer, and is making money.

James Wilson, who lived on the Aleck Graham place, the past two or three years, I learn, has bought the Newbury place near Little Dutch.

Lou. Bryant returned from Caldwell one day last week, carrying one eye in a sling. Whether he ran against some man's fist I could not say.

I was wrongly informed in regard to Lew Myers. He has bought the P. Stump farm near Little Dutch, and will at once move his family on the same.

BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brown, a boy. By thunder, who would have thought it? George Brown, father of a big boy! George, I congratulate you. May you live long, and do so many times.

G. W. Yount, of Olive, has bought a derrick and other tools necessary for his stone quarry, and as soon as the weather is favorable, will go to work on his contract, furnishing rock for the United States Custom House at Topeka.

The snow storm last Tuesday and Wednesday was quite unexpected, although fine for wheat. A number of our grangers had to rush out and haul feed. A fellow having to haul hay when the wind is blowing does not use the language of a Sunday school teacher. MUNROE.

[PERSONALS.]

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

New goods at the City Millinery.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Fresh lot of lemons and oranges at Wallis & Wallis.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The assessors will give us the number of dogs in the county this year.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

James Christian will deliver his lecture on "Ireland and the Irish" at Wichita.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Mrs. C. C. Black, of Winfield, made a trip to Wellington last week. Wellingtonian.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The Modoc club went to Newton to assist at the dedication of the new Odd Fellows' hall.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Rev. Father Kelley spends his spare time in setting out trees and beautifying his church lots.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Spring poetry will be received at this office. We are running short of kindling wood and the furnace must run.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The arbitrators in the Harter and Harris mill case have reached a decision, which has not yet been made public.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

J. Flickinger, of Winfield, was in town Friday. He rented a room and will open a tin shop at once. Burden Enterprise.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Dr. Belmont, of Winfield, has established a cattle ranche on Deer Creek 12 miles from this place. Arkansas City Traveler.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The Wells Fargo & Co.'s Express will run over the K. C. L. & S. K. railroad about the first of April. We think this will be a good move.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Information from all the cattle ranges indicates that this has been an excellent winter for stock and that the losses are comparatively trifling.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

W. O. Johnson has severed his connection with the coal mines of the Winfield company, and intends going to the mountains soon. Grenola Argus.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The M. E. Conference at Burlington appointed the Rev. H. A. Tucker to the post at Ottawa. The Rev. P. F. Jones was selected for this city.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Some of our home talent will put on a play some evening before long for the benefit of the Library Association. The play will be announced in due time.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Judge Torrance sentenced G. W. Scott to the penitentiary for seven years, W. H. Harvey for three years, and J. E. Burkholder for five years, at Eldorado last week.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

We understand that the sheep men of this county are talking of having a public sheep shearing at this city sometime during the summer. We think that is a good idea.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Dr. Cole received a supply of bananas shipped some days ago from New Orleans by his son Hervy before he left that place for Cuba. We hereby return thanks for a liberal share.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

J. W. Hamilton, of Winfield, called at the News office today. We are glad to know that he will move his family here and become a permanent resident. Emporia News.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

We recommend Dr. Cooper as the champion snowball dodger of this city. Although he is generally so dignified, he can, when in close proximity to a flying ball of snow, do some contortion arts that bring to mind the boneless man in the circus.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Dr. and Mrs. Mendenhall, of Winfield, paid Mrs. Mendenhall's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Capps a short visit last week. The doctor has invested four thousand dollars in cattle and is now a full fledged "cow-man," as well as a first-class physician. Wellingtonian.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Judge Christian contemplates soon to start on a lecturing tour along the Santa Fe road to Kansas City. Judge James Christian has many friends who will be glad for the opportunity to meet him, as well as to enjoy hearing his lecture. A. C. Traveler.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Ed. Nicholson, who used to be on the police force here, and went to Illinois about two years ago, got tired of the mud and general depression of that state, and has returned to stay. He brought a car load of fine stock with him.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The probate judge of Cowley County is getting rich from marriage license fees. Topeka Capital.

How is this Judge? Have you become a bloated bondholder off the hard earned dollars from such unfortunate victims?

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Mr. Thorpe, proprietor of the Kansas Tannery in this city, has on exhibition at the Winfield bank a beautifully tanned calf skin, upon which all the work was performed in just eight days.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Land entries for the past year received at the land office from Wichita number 230. Last year the number ran up over 600. There is little good land in the county remaining unentered.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The delay in putting up the telephone exchange in this city is occasioned by the failure in the arrival of the instruments. A number of wires are already up awaiting the instruments which are looked for by every train. So far there are only four connections outside of the central office: THE COURANT office, the two express offices, and A. H. Doane & Co.'s coal office.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

George Rhodes, our enterprising furniture dealer, has a show window of more than ordinary attraction. The window shows a large room, formed of muslin, which contains thirty-six live red birds, fluttering and flying around in the branches of a cedar tree. The birds were secured by Mr. Rhodes and Nate Snyder, and the sight is certainly worth going some distance to see.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

BIRTH. Wm. Moore, in the west part of the city, is the happy father of a bright little girl, which put in an appearance last night, with Dr. Wells officiating as administering angel. The Doctor says there are times when the world looks blue; but that, notwithstanding his arrest, and persecution, his practice has more than doubled in the past thirty days.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

"Our former citizen, Chas. H. Payson, whom it was hoped experience would teach a lesson, was recently arrested and lodged in jail at Topeka. His parents sent him $250, which he used to pay back the money he was charged with embezzling, and he is again on the wing. We are afraid Payson is a lost community."

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

There is considerable complaint from parties wishing to register that the City Clerk is not in his office regularly during business hours, and it is claimed by many that they have called frequently and found no one in the office. How is it, friend Beach, can't you set some particu-lar hour when persons can register?

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

E. W. Hovey left Winfield yesterday for other cities and other scenes. Ed has been here in the drug business for about a year and a half and but recently sold his stock of goods. He was a model young man and leaves many friends who join THE COURANT in wishing him success in every future undertaking.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The Baptist Sunday school of Winfield has begun the publication of a monthly paper called The Visitor. It is distributed gratuitously, and is devoted to the interests of the Cowley County Sunday schools. It is an interesting little paper, for which the Baptists deserve credit. Leavenworth Times.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

On Monday evening last Mr. H. Mayer returned from Winfield with a man giving his name as S. T. King, who is charged with stealing harness from Marsh, Winnie, and others. We understand that the harness were found in his possession, together with considerable valuable jewelry.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Joe Houston was down from Wichita today and made us a pleasant call. We are always glad to see Joe and are pleased to learn that he is prospering in his present situation. We have always predicted his success and we will always have a hearty interest in his welfare.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

N. O. Peterson arrived in this county from Michigan last Wednesday. He brought with him three car loads of blooded sheep which he is keeping at present on the farm of A. S. Tripp in Vernon township. We are glad to welcome such additions to this county.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

By the middle of July Kansas will have accommodations for 690 patients in her insane asylums. There are 1,100 insane persons in the state.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The agricultural statistics roll for this year provides for a showing of the number of gallons of wine made during the year last. We advise our assessors not to fool with that column very much, for the thing is liable to go out when they least expect it. The statistics must not be taken as a beverage, and they shouldn't be studied too closely or the assessor will get the name of being a whiskeyite. It would be best to include the wine figures among the number of dogs, or under some other unsuspecting head. It will never do to work up any kind of showing for this industry, and we are astonished that Saint John allowed such a bad influ-ence to be placed in the statistical roll.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The Rev. Cairns, while in the east, was the recipient of several presents from old friends. Among them was a beautiful pulpit given him by a prominent businessman of New York City, who was once a member of the Reverend's bible class. He was also presented with a handsome bible for the pulpit. The Baptist church has been fortunate in sending abroad their pastor and he has done much towards advancing the interest of his church.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Ed. Cole is the victim of an unusual accident that has broken him all up. Ed. was trying to get about four hundred pounds of castor oil into the drug store when the case burst and the way the oil was castored around made Ed. sit down and weep.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

J. H. Myton, Winfield's pioneer agricultural implement and hardware man, is raking in the laurel wreaths this year, on having the best implements, and as a consequence, the farmers are swarming his place of business.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

John McGuire's thirteen year old boy had two fingers torn from his left hand Saturday by the bursting of a small shot gun while out hunting.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The funeral of James Service was held this afternoon at the Presbyterian churrch, the Rev. Platter delivering an impressive sermon. A very large number of our citizens attended the service, and followed the remains to the grave. Mr. Service had a host of friends here to whom his death will be a sad happening.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Mr. A. J. Walden, a well known traveling salesman, was taken sick at the Brettun last week, but with good treatment he was able to start out again this morning.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Mr. J. S. Loose, formerly of the firm of Loose & Lynn, of Winfield, Kansas, spent a few days in town the latter part of last week visiting with his brother, Mr. J. L. Loose, and left Monday night for Kansas City. Chetopah Advance.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Charles C. Black now drives the neatest and fastest turn-out on the road, he having traded a farm of 160 acres three miles south of town for T. R. Timme's horse and buggy. We are ready for a drive most any time.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The Brettun House was the scene of quite a matinee this noon. Waldron, the young colored porter, who occasionally works in the dining room, made some impertinent remarks to one of the waiter girls with whom he had been quarreling for the last week, when the girl struck him with a goblet she was washing. The glass broke, cutting his ear severely and pene- trating to the bone. A little scuffling was indulged in after the blow, when Charlie Harter came in and called the house to order. Waldron threatened to shoot the girl and had a re- volver in his hand, which was snatched away from him by the head porter. The subject of the water girl's vengeance then went to the doctor's for repairs. The latest telephonic dispatch states that the excitement is gradually subsiding, and no immediate fears are entertained of another outbreak.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The Sedan Times furnishes this good one on a couple of Winfield's most prominent young men.

"A good steal. When P. H. Albright & Co. took charge of Geo. W. Moore & Co.'s loans in Southern Kansas, their attention was called to a small farm in this county which was enclosed with a good wire fence, and was covered with a mortgage in favor of G. W. Moore & Co. Mr. Albright, while passing the same place a short time ago, noticed the fence had disappeared, and he alighted from his buggy to make a closer inspection, when to his sur- prise, not even a post hole could be found. When he got back to Winfield, he began to tell his partner (Jas. B. Moore) of the theft of the wire fence, whereupon he inquired if they had stolen the posts. `Posts! H__l yes!' ejaculated Albright, `and the holes too!'"

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

A fellow lectured in Winfield the other night on mesmerism. He had a good deal of difficulty in getting a subject to come forward and be operated upon. Finally after much whooping and yelling, John Allen was hustled up. The lecturer placed a glass of water in John's hand, and after putting him thoroughly under the influence, he had him drink of the water alternately as whiskey, brandy, wine, and beer. John showed his appreciation of the several drinks both by word and action, and in each case pronounced the beverage a very superior article. After the lecturer was through with John and called for another subject, McDermott and Soward and about forty other men instantly rose and started forward. Wichita Times.

The Wichita man is liable to make a reputation as the loudest sounding lyre that ever lied.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

During the trial of Thomas Sheddan before Judge Gans this morning, Mayor Troup appeared as council for the county and while asking diverse questions, the defendant was walking the floor and in illustrating how he had attacked his wife recently, played that the Mayor was his wife for the time being and sprang upon him like an infuriated tiger, causing him to fall backward out of his chair and turn white as a sheet. It is probable that Mr. Troup will not wish to act as deputy County attorney again soon. Still he was not injured!

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

J. Q. Burchfield, of Howard, the boss agricultural implement man of Elk County, has been in the city a couple of days, and of course made THE COURANT office headquarters. We have had a great many friends in years gone by, but never a better one than Burchfield, and he is always a welcome visitor at our office or home.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Gen. A. H. Greene, the pioneer land broker of Cowley County, still leads the van selling lands in this section of Kansas. In a conversation yesterday with a very intelligent stranger from the east who is here looking for investments, the gentleman remarked that Gen. Green understood his business better than any man he has met in the west.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

PRODUCE MARKET.
Eggs, 10 cents per dozen; butter, 25 cents; live chickens, $2.10; dressed, 7-1/2 cents; live turkeys, $8 to $12; dressed, 10 cents per lb.; potatoes, $1.50 to $2.50 per bushel.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of John Hyden and E. C. Seward in behalf of Smith Bros., of the Chicago boot and shoe house. Messrs. Hyden and Seward, realizing from past and present experience, that this is the time that tries men's soles, and that Mr. W. H. Smith is in the east buying his new stock, propose to make things lively down their way in all kinds of foot wear.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

A case of the virtues of religious revivals has just been called to our notice. In 1877 Mr. T. C. Woodruff, now with Spotswood of this city, gave a man a check for a lot of eggs he had purchased in Harnellsville, New York, and made a mistake against himself of ten dollars. The man noticed the mistake at the time, but being hard up at the time said nothing about it.

Since the religious revivals have been going on in New York state this winter, the gentleman has become able to pay back the ten dollars, and after writing to Mr. Woodruff and asking how much would settle the bill to date, and being answered that the ten dollars would do, sent a draft for the amount with interest, amounting in the total to thirteen dollars. It was a good act by the gentleman, and Woodruff feels about thirteen dollars better than he did.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

DIED. Again we are called upon to announce the death of a well known citizen, Mr. Hanchett, father of Frank Hanchett, proprietor of the dairy. On last Thursday morning he struck a refractory horse with a pitch fork, when the animal kicked, hitting the fork, the end of which struck Mr. Hanchett near the abdomen, from the effect of which he died yesterday. The funeral services were held Thursday morning. The Rev. Cairns delivered the sermon. Mr. Hanchett was 72 years of age; was born in New York state, and leaves a family of two sons and a daughter. He was a great student of books, and had a large and well selected library. He was respected as an excellent man by all who knew him.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Hon. W. P. Hackney, of Cowley County, is in the city, and, as we understand, is a candidate for Congress. Mr. Hackney has oftentimes been supported by his friends and neighbors for important public positions, and there is no question but what he now has their warm support for the position to which he aspires. He is a competent and trustworthy gentle- man and would make a valuable member, and one too who would likely remain in Congress a number of years after having been once elected. Topeka Commonwealth.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

DIED. Mr. John Service died at about half past eleven Saturday, March 11, 1882. His death was caused by heart disease. Mr. Service had been at Wellington with Mr. Platter assisting in some religious meetings and returned on the 6 o'clock morning train. He was feeling in better health than for some time past and had no premonitory symptoms of the disease which carried him off. He was sawing wood in the yard in the rear of the house of Mr. Tucker, where he was boarding, when he felt a severe pain in his side, and entering the house laid down upon the bed and died within fifteen minutes. This news will startle our citi- zens who were acquainted with Mr. Service. He has long been a resident of this city and county and was one of our most prominent citizens. He had many friends and was held in universal respect for his Christian character and upright life. He was an ardent worker in the cause of temperance, and a leading member of the Presbyterian church. He possessed consid- erable property interests here and had always labored for the advancement of the city and county.

His sudden and startling death will be deeply regretted. We were personally acquainted with him and knew him for a man of many virtues and few faults, and it is with pain that we record his removal from our midst. The suddenness of his death increased the feeling of solemnity among our citizens and brings forcibly to our mind the realization that life is of a most uncertain and transient character. Mr. Service leaves a sister, the only member of the family now living, who is well known in this community for her deeds of charity. In this hour of bereavement, she has the sympathy of the entire community.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The Burial of a Good Man.
On Monday we followed to its last resting place on the earth the form that once contained all that was of value to John Service, an Elder in the Presbyterian church of this place. To say that he was a good man, as the world understands the word, is only to speak in part his worth.

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Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

DIED. The sad intelligence was received Tuesday by Mrs. Lee that her son, Herbert, had been taken with typhoid pneumonia and after an illness of two days had died.

[COMMUNICATION: "WILLIAM J." - NORTH FAIRVIEW INTELLIGENCE.]

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Mr. George Frederick of Ohio is staying with J. C. McKibben.

Shrope is about to sell his farm to .

Johnson, of Mulvane. [SOME WORDS BLANKED OUT!]

Morton, formerly of the Dunkard mills, has gone to Missouri.

Charley Page is exceedingly happy on account of the return of his dulcienna.

It is said that W. O. B. has composed a song entitled "Whoa Emma."

Rev. C. P. Graham has just closed a series of meetings at Star Valley resulting in much good.

Mr. George White & Co. intend starting to Greenwood County before long with sixteen hundred sheep.

Mr. R. B. Pratt has placed in the W. V. P. Church an eight-day clock for the benefit of the Sunday School.

R. P. Burt is about to sell out. He came here last fall and has made many friends who will regret his leaving.

John Jones started last week for Arkansas, to be gone three months, and expects to bring back quite a number of cattle.

Your quillist had the pleasure of a friendly chat with Mr. Frank Finch, of Winfield, last week, while on his tour collecting taxes.

The Valley Center school closes next week. R. B. Corson has taught a good school, and is held in high esteem by all of his scholars.

The singing done by the Darien school at the Teachers' Association was excellent, when the size of the scholars are taken into consideration.

The people of this locality have organized a Library Association, with a membership of over fifty. We think this is a move in the right direction.

Dr. A. V. Polk lost some of his fifty Durham cattle the last snow storm. We think that breed of the bovine race not adapted to this climate.

Charley P., Thomas B. and Larry W. are breeding a scab on the most prominent part of their faces, by congregating where they do. Boys, look out for Me. and his sticking plaster.

Messrs. Huston and Nichols have taken charge of the Dunkard mills. As Mr. Nichols is an experienced miller, and David Huston a boss hand to jerk sacks around, we predict success for the new firm.

Charles F. Baxter has given the people reason to believe that Judge Gans will be interviewed ere long, as he has purchased a bedstead and grind stone. Well, Charley, the purchase of the bedstead is well enough, but oh, wouldn't we hate to be in your place, when we think of the grindstone. WILLIAM J.

[LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.]

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

At a late meeting of the Library Association, the following officers were elected for the year ending January 31, 1883: President, Mrs. M. J. Wood; Vice President, Mrs. T. B. Myers; Secretary, Mrs. A. H. Doane; Treasurer, Mrs. W. L. Mullen; Directors, Mrs. H. H. Mansfield, Mrs. Elbert Bliss, Mrs. James A. Bullen, Mrs. J. Swain, Mrs. J. B. Schofield, Mrs. J. A. Earnest, Mrs. W. H. Shearer, Mrs. J. G. Shreeves, and Mrs. G. W. Miller.

It would be a great encouragement to the ladies to have the gentlemen come manfully to the front and buy a yearly ticket. Three dollars for one year is a small sum when the benefits to be derived from the investment are considered, still if every family in Winfield would pur- chase a ticket, it would place the ladies in a position where they would feel justified in not only sustaining a Library but would open an attractive reading room. Many entertaining and instructive volumes have been added to the library during the winter. Let all see to it that they have a personal interest in this association.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

The scholars in the west ward are having their natural rights whittled down to a pretty fine point. The boys have been forbidden to bring their sleds to school and they are not al- lowed to engage in that grandest of all sports, snowballing. The girls are not allowed to play "keep house," and the future looks pretty dark for the little folks. When we went to school a restriction of our right to snowball would have been as good cause for mutiny as the abuses of the American colonies by King George was cause for the declaration of independence. We expect the scholars will, before long, be restricted to the privilege of gazing idiotically at the ceiling and twirling their thumbs.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

A suspicious circumstance happened at the Hoosier Grocery that may furnish some clue to the high handed raid on Mr. Jenning's hen coop last Sunday night. A lady accosted Charles Hodges and inquired the price paid for chickens, which Charles informed her was eight cents per pound for fat and young chickens, dressed. The lady then produced from under her apron a large dressed chicken weighing seven pounds which Charles purchased, and which upon critical examination, proved to be a fourteen year old rooster and tougher than the head of a base drum. The spring chicken will be on exhibition for a few months and we advise Mr. Jennings to call around and see if he can recognize the departed.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Mr. S. P. Jennings, who lives on the old Holmes place south of town, was last Saturday night the victim of one of the most bold and daring robberies and of the most dastardly char- acter that is recorded in the annals of crime. During the night a band of seperate and hungry men forcibly entered the chicken coop and stole eighteen chickens, cleaning out the ranch, and leaving it as desolate and chickenless as the grave. Age or sex was not spared; the old and the young, the low and the high, the tough and the tender, were swooped down upon by the invaders and torn from their peaceful and happy home. The outrage stands out in the light of the nineteenth century a dark blot upon American civilization. Brave roosters and fair hens were cut off in the plentitude of their existence. The penitent and impenitent were alike taken. The repentant hen who had gone to sleep happy in the resolution that she would lay more eggs in the future, and the beligerent rooster who had promised himself a free fight in the morning, shared alike the horrible fate that awaits stolen chickens in general. Such a sack was never seen since Rhoderik Dhu laid waste the pleasant hamlets of the Lowlanders, or the itinerant preachers of Indians struck terror to the yellow legged chickens of the backwoods. Never before has such a case of "fowl" play been brought to our notice. There is every reason to think that Jesse James and his villains are at the bottom of this. The last train robbery at the Blue Cut brought but little money, and these hunted desperadoes are probably at some rendezvous on the Walnut, tearing those innocent and unfortunate victims of their red-handed crime, limb from limb. The coop that once held a happy family is now desolate and empty, and where once resounded the happy cackle of the rooster and the clarion notes of the hen is heard nought but the mournful echoes of the passing sounds. Mr. Jennings has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in this prostrating blow that has left his heart and hen coop such an aching void.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

We are informed that the Domestic Sewing Machine Company have appointed D. F. Best sole agent for the "light running Domestic," for Cowley County in place of F. M. Friend, their former agent. With the "light running Domestic" and the "New Silent No. 8," Mr. Best fears no competition, and in the future, as in the past, will continue to do the largest sewing machine trade in Cowley County. When in the city, call and see him.

Mr. Best is also the agent for the Smith American organs.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

Hereafter the South Western Stage Co. will run a hack to and from Salt City at least twice a week and as much oftener as the public convenience demands. Parties wishing Geuda Springs water or transportation can leave orders at Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express office, or at the Brettun House, where it will be promptly attended to. A. C. BANGS, Agent.

[ADS.]

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

BROTHERTON & SILVER...Have removed, and are located Two Doors North of J. B. Lynn's, Winfield, Kansas.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

MILLER & DIX, WINFIELD MEAT MARKET, CENTER OF BLOCK NORTH OF THE POST OFFICE, WINFIELD, KANSAS.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

ED. L. BRINING, CABINET MAKER AND UPHOLSTERER, EAST SIDE, SOUTH MAIN STREET, WINFIELD.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

E. DEVER, PROPRIETOR OF THE STAR BAKERY, TWO DOORS NORTH OF WHITING'S MEAT MARKET, WINFIELD.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

WINFIELD LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY, OVER POSTOFFICE. [J. C. McMULLEN, PRESIDENT/H. G. FULLER, SECRETARY].

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

THE HOOSIER GROCERY, NORTH MAIN STREET, WINFIELD.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

IRA L. McCOMMON, CITY PHARMACY, SUCCESSOR TO E. W. HOVEY & CO., THREE DOORS SOUTH OF THE BANKS, WINFIELD, KANSAS.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

C. M. WOOD, LIVESTOCK DEALER AND SHIPPER, OFFICE TWO DOORS SOUTH OF THE BANKS, WINFIELD, KANSAS.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

P. H. ALBRIGHT & CO., OFFICE FRONT ROOMS, OVER THE POST OFFICE.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

WHITING BROS. MEAT MARKET, TWO DOORS NORTH OF SPOTSWOOD'S, WINFIELD.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

THE WINFIELD JEWELRY HOUSE, GEORGE A. SCHROETER, AGENT, SOUTH OF 76 HORNING 76, ROBINSON & CO., WINFIELD, KANSAS.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

PRYOR & KINNE, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, REAL ESTATE, LOAN & INSURANCE AGENTS, OFFICE IN WINFIELD BANK BUILDING, UP STAIRS.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

T. F. AXTELL, PROPRIETOR OF THE ENGLISH KITCHEN RESTAURANT.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

WM. NEWTON, DEALER IN AND MANUFACTURER OF HARNESS AND SADDLES.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

HARTER BROS., DEALERS IN DRUGS AND MEDICINES, WINFIELD.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

WINFIELD LIVERY FEED AND SALE STABLE, SCOFIELD & KECK, PROPRIETORS, MAIN STREET, WINFIELD.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

SOUTHWESTERN STAGE AND OMNIBUS LINE, DAILY LINE OF STAGES FROM WINFIELD TO DOUGLAS, EL DORADO, AND AUGUSTA. LEAVE ORDERS AT ALL HOTELS OR THE CO.'S OFFICE, 9TH AVENUE. A. C. BANGS, AGENT.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

WINFIELD DAIRY AND CHEESE ASSOCIATION. THE NEAREST DAIRY IN TOWN. WE DELIVER MILK, BUTTER, CHEESE REGULAR TO THE TRADE. GOOD GOODS AT REASONABLE RATES OR NO CHARGE. HANCHET BROS.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

ELI YOUNGHEIM'S MAMMOTH CLOTHING HOUSE, ONE DOOR NORTH OF POST OFFICE, WINFIELD.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

S. H. MYTON, DEALER IN SHELF AND HEAVY HARDWARE AND FARM MACHIN ERY. COPPER AND IRON WORK DONE ON SHORT NOTICE.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

A. T. SPOTSWOOD & CO. AD PLAYED UP STRICTLY CASH BASIS.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

JOHNSTON & HILL FURNITURE...UNDERTAKING GOODS.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

WINFIELD MACHINE WORKS. SAMUEL CLARKE, PROPRIETOR, AND MECHANI CAL ENGINEER. SHOPS NEAR A., T. & S. F. R. R., WINFIELD.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

COAL & WOOD...AT ALLEN JOHNSON'S. OFFICE ON MAIN STREET, FIRST DOOR NORTH HARTER BROS.

Cowley County Courant, March 16, 1882.

QUINCY A. GLASS...WALL PAPER & BORDERS! NO ADDRESS.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882. Editorial Column.

ANNOUNCEMENT.
We are authorized to announce H. H. Siverd for re-election to the office of Constable of the City of Winfield.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

When we charged Saint John with stating an untruth in regard to the showing on the police docket of this city, the Courier replied, saying: "St. John did not say anything about May 1st. We suppose he got his information from the Courier of May 5th, 1881, etc." The following is what Saint John did say according to the Courier's report of his speech. "Winfield had twenty-one convictions in the police court for drunkenness during the last five months of license, against only three the first five months of prohibition."

We would like to ask the Courier if the "first five months of prohibition" didn't commence on the first of May? We will also ask that paper why it quibbles to shield its candidate? We will also ask the Courier how it could suppose that Saint John got his information from anything published in that paper May 5th, when his statements covered five months after that date? Will the Courier please answer?

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The most extensive railroad operation now in the west is the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, with its long line and many branches. Some time ago the Topeka Commonwealth gave some statistics from the expense account for the year 1881. We find that during that period they expended for new buildings alone the sum of $426,840.73. For new iron bridges they spent $165,721.04; new steel rails, $1,640,540.73; stone ballast, $12,058.70, making a grand total for the four items named of $2,215,167.86, the greater part of which may be classed under the head of incidentals. In addition to this there is an army of employees whose monthly pay aggregates hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Commonwealth states that the improvements planned for the present year will require a much greater outlay than was made last year. For instance, over $30,000 will be expended at Topeka alone. There is at times a strong prejudice against the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Company, but we greatly doubt that there is an institution in the State the loss of which would be felt one-tenth as keenly as would be the loss of this road.

[PERSONALS.]

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

James Christian will lecture at Emporia April 1st.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

There are thirty-nine organized posts of the G. A. R. in Kansas.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

School district 122 has voted $200 of bonds to refund other indebtedness.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Coal is sold at Independence banks for thirteen and a half cents per bushel.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

T. K. Johnston is expected home from Durango, Colorado, the first of next month.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Bliss & Wood have telephonic connection, and the convenience will undoubtedly be great.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The name of the office, Little Dutch, Cowley County, Kansas, has been changed to "Akron."

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The Santa Fe Company is putting iron bridges across the stream on the Walnut Valley Branch.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Curns & Manser have sold the Lewis Meyers farm in Walnut township to J. E. Mautz for $3,500.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

F. W. Schwartz has purchased the farm of N. W. Johnson, in Walnut township, the price paid being $2,700.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

M. S. Roseberry has sold his farm in Beaver township, through Bryan & Harris, to Hamilton Barnes for $2,000.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Fish Commissioner Long wants all dams constructed according to law by the 1st day of May, or he will make music.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The gross receipts of "Esmeralda" amounts to $100.25. The expenses were $47.50, leaving for the Library Association $52.75.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

H. C. Hawkins has sold his farm in Vernon township to George T. Bacastow for $3,800. The sale was made by Bryan & Harris.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

O. F. Hohn, a Chicago cutlery drummer, has been doing Winfield for a couple of days, and went north on the afternoon train.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Wallis & Wallis have just received another big stock of glass and queensware. Something new in sauce and fruit dishes.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Mr. and Mrs. Ord, who have been staying at Winfield, have returned to this place for a few days before starting to Iowa. A. C. Traveler.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Pete Baden is getting his new headquarters fixed up in good style, and everything resembles a large grocery stock down that way.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

A farmer named Hughes, nine miles north of Lawrence, has been arrested and bound over for stealing a barrel of liquor. What next?

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Hon. C. R. Mitchell, of Cowley County, will succeed Gen. T. T. Taylor as a member of the State Board of Charities. We congratulate Robert.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

W. J. Hodges has returned from St. Louis from his first shipment of sheep. The remainder of his large flock will soon be placed upon the market.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Joe E. Conklin, Esq., of the "hub," was in town last Saturday on business. He informed us he had made arrangements and given the necessary instructions for the erection of a summer residence at Geuda Springs, the same to be commenced right away. A. C. Traveler.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The young people in placing the play of "Esmerelda" upon the stage were greatly assisted by Mr. Boles, clerk for J. S. Mann. Mr. Boles has had several years experience in the dra- matic line, and proved a valuable assistant to the club.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Tally one for the telephone. It is being extended into the country. Dr. Davis is building a house on his farm on the mound east of town and will soon move out. He will keep his office in town and have telephonic connection with his farm house.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Some wicked person has poisoned John Pryor's watch dog, and John says it's a dog gone shame, as he will have to sit up nights with his chicken coop now. John should be thankful that the nights are growing warm.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

William Ogden, who is connected with the brewery west of town, has had action com- menced against him for unlawfully selling intoxicating liquors. He will be tried before Justice Buckman next Tuesday.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Madam Rumor has it that Frank Williams, our Frank, will take charge of the Occidental at Wichita next Monday. Frank is a good one, and will give Wichita a first-class house.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Timme, our enterprising tailor, is building a neat residence on his farm three miles south of the city. This looks a little suspicious, but then all signs fail in dry weather.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

George Warner and J. B. Wall, two of Rock township's boss farmers, came in and deposited a couple of the almighty dollars last Saturday.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

McGuire Brothers have a new scheme to attract trade, in the shape of a fine musical instrument. Do not fail to call and see and hear.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Word reached us Friday that the flume walls at Ayres mills, on the tunnel at Arkansas City, have been washed completely out. Mr. Ayres had just finished repairing a bad break in the same place, and turned the water in the canal for the second time with the result as stated. This is very discouraging. Mr. Ayres has worked hard, expended much money, and was getting in good condition to start his mill, and these catastrophes are not the most cheering things in the world.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Newton Hager, who went from Rock township, this county, to New Mexico, something over a year ago, seems to have struck it rich. He has some fine mines in the Pecos Mining district, about twenty miles from Glorietta. He sent recently to Judge McDonald a lot of specimens of silver bearing ore taken from his mines, which will assay from 100 to 500 ounces of silver to the ton. The quartz can be seen at Hackney & McDonald's law office.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

THE COURANT is under obligation to Friend's Millinery House for the use of one of their famous Davis sewing machines, which is without any doubt one of the best machines made.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

On Saturday last E. C. Seward, with characteristic recklessness, dodged all business responsibilities for the time being, and quietly wended his way to the babbling brook, there to fish and freeze and freeze and fish. He returned in the evening with a stringin his coat pocketand one small catfish, which he carried through town in his boot leg.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The Winfield Loan & Trust Co. is fully organized and in perfect working order. They are placing loans on good security, in any amount at lowest rates.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The sidewalk between the Presbyterian Church and the Court House is becoming very uneven and should be leveled up, if the good name of our city for sidewalks is to be maintained.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

BIRTH. A. B. Sykes, foreman of the Courier office, is the proud father of a newly arrived girl baby. Of course, we smoke when a printer makes a break like that.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The arbitrators in the Harter and Harris mill case have, after a long and tedious siege of work, arrived at a decision, in which they find that Lewis Harter is indebted to C. C. Harris in the sum of $1,835.62, due for rent of mill property. The arbitration has passed off smoothly, and the decision is satisfactory. The costs amount to $176. This is a good deal cheaper, more expeditious, and leaves a better feeling than a case in the courts. Arbitration is the best thing in the world for those persons who desire only exact justice.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

We are in receipt of a long communication from Thomas W. Sheddan, the man who was adjudged insane last Monday. The communication is a biography of his life, and is written in a very good manner and with no show of insanity. The letter is addressed to the public and closes as follows: "I am still in the county jail and so far as anyone can tell am just as sane as I was two or three months ago."

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The Douglass Congregationalists will build a church. The Index says: "A few weeks ago they had an architect here from Topeka to draw plans for them, and on Wednesday last, Mr. S. A. Cook, of Winfield, considered one of the best architects in the state, came up for the same purpose, and drew up a plan that seems to give general satisfaction."

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The ladies of Winfield are after the COURANT man with a sharp stick, and threaten to crush the paper out of existence. If those wide-awake merchants will keep their liberal ads hanging on the brush, there is no danger of the c(o)urrants dropping off.

Short Creek Republican.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The telephone instruments, wires, poles, and everything necessary to complete the exchange in the city, have arrived and the balance of the instruments will be put up and in working order in two or three days. It is a nice and convenient improvement for the city.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Hon. Al. R. Greene is lecturing in several towns in southern Kansas, and his lecture is highly spoken of by the press.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Members of the Wool Growers Assocition and all others interested are requested to meet at the Court House on Saturday, April 1st, at 1 o'clock P.M. to elect officers and arrange for the annual public shearing. A. C. Crowell, Secretary.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Dr. Lee, fined $100 and costs at Oskaloosa for selling liquor contrary to the provisions of the prohibitory law, evaded the officers and is now a fugitive from justice. It is supposed he went to Kansas City.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

For ways that are dark and tricks that are wicked commend us to the livery stable men. Two unsophisticated ministers concluded to take a ride to El Paso yesterday. One of the divines was from a little backwoods town named Winfield, the other was no less a personage than the bishop of Wichita. Now the aforesaid bishop, notwithstanding the historical fact that Paul footed it to Assos, keeps a good horse and prides himself on knowing how to drive. Not to be tedious in our narrative, we will state that the bishop concluded to take his reverend brother from the rural district out for an airing; and hence, proceeded to the livery stable and ordered his own Iroquois to be hitched in with another fiery steed of the livery man's own selection. The stable boy proceeded to his work and soon the bishop and his curate were driving towards El Paso. But the stable boy had forgotten to supply them with collar straps and soon the buggy was on the heels and the collars on the ears of the horses.

The fiery charges sprang forward and for the space of ever so many minutes the gospel traveled faster than it was ever known to travel, even in temperance Kansas. The gospelers forgot, for the time being, election, predestination, eternal sovereignty, and foreordination.

The curate in his endeavor to assist the bishop kicked the stuffing out of the dashboard and still the horses flew over the earth, the buggy danced in the air, and the hot blood rushed into the faces of the usually sedate dominies. Onward they sped until the phantom ship of the "Flying Dutchman" was nothing compared with the flying parsons. Finally, they corralled the team in a hedge row. The curate said "Amen" and the bishop sung the long meter doxology. Wichita Times.

We don't believe that story, and will ask Mr. Platter if he knows anything about it.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Thomas Poar, Milo Hare, and Harry Lester were brought before Justice George H. Buck- man charged with "shooting and throwing stones and making boisterous and contemptuous noises." These are the young men who made the attack on the Santa Fe train in Pleasant Valley township, and were arrested on complaint of conductor Miller. Poar and Lester were fined $20 each and costs, and Milo Hare $10 and costs. The amusement cost the boys $92.45. The young men are well known in the neighborhood and two of them are the sons of highly respected citizens. We are sorry that such a thing occurred, and the boys are sorry them- selves, having promised never to appear in such an aspect again. Liquor was probably the cause of the disgraceful act.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The Cherokee Indians, the most civilized nation in the Indian Territory, number twenty thousand actual citizens. It supports one hundred and seven schools, in which the instruction is given in English, a boys' high school, a girls' high school, an orphan asylum, an asylum for the insane, blind, and indigent, and other public institutions. Out of five thousand one hundred and sixty-nine men over eighteen years of age, only sixteen are hunters and five fishermen, three thousand five hundred and forty-six are farmers, and the rest are pro- fessional men, merchants, mechanics, and laborers. It will not do to call the fellows savages. A. C. Democrat.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Several of our grocery dealers have made what we consider a wise move. Messrs. Ed. Cochran and Ed. Riley have contracted for the delivery of groceries around town. They have taken the delivery business of five of our grocers, and expect to secure it from all. Each gentleman has a ward, and a red flag at a grocery is the sign that goods are waiting to be delivered. If, under this scheme, goods can be delivered promptly, we think the move is a good one and will result in a saving to our people, as of course the consumers of the goods have to pay the expense of delivery.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Henthorn of the Burden Enterprise, has been spending most of his time in Winfield recently. What the fellow is after we can't say, but he seems as happy as clam in summer water, and never appears to care whether he goes home or not. If there is anyone at Burden who has the welfare of Henthorn at heart, they should come over.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The Wichita Times, speaking of one of Winfield's popular preachers and one who has, perhaps, more admirers than any other one man in Southern Kansas, says: "Rev. Platter of the Presbyterian Church in Winfield has been in our city a week assisting in a series of meet- ings at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Platter is a man not over thirty or thirty-five years of age. This we guess. Yet it is hard to guess at his age as he is a well preserved man in the prime of manhood. Handsome, jet black hair and mustache, full chest, straight as an Indian, and of a commanding appearance. He would make a splendid looking Knight Templar in uniform. As a speaker, he has a mellow voice and an easy delivery. But there is a feeling all the while as if he were not doing his best. It seems as if there was a reserve force that he hesitates about calling into line. He does not let his voice out, does not put as much oratorical power into his sermons as there is in the man. In a word, Platter's sermons are not a full expression of the man. There is a much more powerful sermon left unsaid than is ever spoken out to the people. We judge that sometime in the past somebody has drilled too much caution into the preacher. He wants to loosen up the brakes, and let the train move along. Let the people hear that sermon that you always keep back behind your large bump of cautiousness. Now, in that criticism we do not mean to say that Platter is not a powerful preacher; on the contrary, he is as pleasant and instructive a preacher as we have heard for many a day. There are no poor preachers in the Presbyterian Church.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The M. D. is the worst paid professional man, and they are not to be blamed sometimes for growling a little at being hauled out of bed in the cold at the dead hour of midnight, when it is possible they will never get anything for it, but occasionally they make a mistake about the paying ability of their patients, as well as newspapers and other people. A couple of Winfield's pill rollers made a mistake recently which proved profitable to one of their rivals.

One of them was called to see a sick child six or eight miles in the country, and things not looking very stylish or wealthy around the country residence, the medicine man concluded not to go again; and when he was sent for the second time, said he could do the little child no good, and recommended another doctor, who went once also, and before leaving said he would not treat the child unless he could have his bill secured. This made the granger mad, and he came to town and employed Dr. Emerson, who it appears goes at every call, money or no money in sight. It now turns out that the farmer is pretty well-to-do and always has money, notwithstanding the looks of his clothes. The child is gradually improving, and the wrath of the granger has increased to such an extent that he swears he would burn his wealth before he would pay either of the first two physicians a cent for what they have done.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

P. H. Albright returned from Sedan Thursday evening. He has been over there nearly a week, most of which time we presume was squandered sitting up to that lovely piece of humanity of the female persuasion. Albright reports everything lovely over east, and from the faraway look in his eye, he will go over again soon just to place a few loans.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The Union depot at Wichita turns out to be a very tame affair, only to be a small building to be put up by the Santa Fe folks to take the place of the old one worn out in years gone by. The freight stored there and consigned to and from Winfield aided much in rocking the old structure.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Maine is cutting ice twenty-four inches thick, and it is so clear that the blush of modesty can be seen through it. When our Winfield dealers come to sell their ice, say at four cents a pound, there is no danger of seeing their blush of modesty, either through the ice or anywhere else.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Mr. Thorpe, proprietor of the Kansas Tannery, left for New York Wednesday for the purrpose, in connection with other business, of working up a boot and shoe manufactory at this place. Mr. Thorpe is in earnest in establishing this enterprise, and we hope he will be assisted as much as possible by our businessmen. We might just as well manufacture our own hides and those of the surrounding country as to have them shipped east, manufactured into boots and shoes, and returned for us to purchase and pay the expense of shipping each way, together with the profits left in the hands of several middle men. We are close to a large stock range where the supply of hides would never fail, and there is all the southern and western country we might supply with boots and shoes.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

We speak with some knowledge when we say that this branch of the Santa Fe railroad is liable to extend through the Indian Territory, opening up the south and giving us connections that will make our position in regard to manufactories all that could be desired. We urge upon our citizens who desire to see this city become something besides a country town, to awaken to this matter, sound the subject to its depths, and use every effort towards securing something of this kind.

Winfield Courier, March 23, 1882.

"The criminal genius of Charles Payson, is something remarkable, and will lead him either to glory or the grave. His getting the money sent him by his father while he was in jail at Topeka and getting away with it in his possession was an act calculated to call forth admiration for a brilliant criminal exploit if such a thing could be done. This man slides around in society plundering wherever he goes, and escapes from the meshes of the law like an eel through a man's hand. The fact that a man just out of the penitentiary should use his disgraceful punishment as the foundation for a lecture, and travel around as a high toned gentleman, is enough to take a man's breath away to contemplate. Wherever he has gone he has played the dead beat, and at the same time made friends who would be ready to swear to the purity of the man's character, and consider him an unfortunate and much abused gentleman. The man is inherently bad and can no more keep out of the penitentiary than a piece of wood can drift against the current of a river. In some particulars, this man strongly resembles Guiteau. He has an inordinate desire for notoriety or to attract public attention, and he also seems blessed with the idea that he is a highly respectable gentleman and worthy of the unlimited confidence and regard of his fellow men. He is a character worth observing and will never fail of attracting attention. He is a grand blood sucker to be turned loose upon society."

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The play of Esmeralda, given Thursday by the Winfield Dramatic Club, brought out one of the largest houses the opera house has seen for a long time. The general expression is that the play was "first rate," and we do not hesitate to endorse the sentiment. The parts were well taken, and the make-up and general rendition of the play would have been no discredit to many professional troupes. There is no doubt but that Winfield possesses ample ability in this line to support a flourishing dramatic club, and we would like to see one on a firm and permanent foundation.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Spotswood has very much improved his storeroom by cutting a stairway in the center of the sales room which connects with the basement where is kept all the staple articles and case goods.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "MUNROE" - BETHEL ITEMS.]

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Pleasant weather the past week.

Farmers are busy plowing and sowing oats.

Mrs. Mary Newell, of your city, is visiting her parents at Bethel.

Tom Veale, of Olive, will plant about twenty acres of broom corn.

Beckie White entertained a number of lady friends last Sunday evening.

I understand there is to be preaching at Bethel next Sunday evening by Rev. Brown.

Peach trees are in full bloom though not as full as last year, but plenty for a good crop, if they don't get another freeze.

Johnny Willis, of Renton County, Arkansas, an old time boy of Bethel, has returned. Johnny, we of Bethel are glad to see you.

Miss Lizzie Wilson and Miss Clista Goffemire, of Winfield, paid Bethel a friendly visit one day last week. Come again birls.

Miss Jennie Lowry, of your city, was visiting friends at Bethel Saturday and Sunday. Miss Lowry taught the winter term of school at Bethel and was much liked by all the scholars.

Miss Maggie Song returned from her visit to the asylum where her brother was taken to some time ago, and reports him as getting along well. She says she believes in less than two months he will be well and at home, and it is to be hoped that he will.

Tom Wilson, of Shelbyville, Illinois, who bought the McNeil farm, has just finished a story and a half house, 16 x 24, with shed kitchen, and moved his family into the same one day last week. The two Misses Wilson will attract the attention of all with their rare beauty and accomplishments. The folks of Bethel welcome them to their future home.

Mrs. Catherine Burns, of Mount Carmel, started Tuesday the 31st via K. C. L. C. & S. R. R. for a visit to friends in Pennsylvania. The object of Mrs. Burns' visit to her old home is a reconciliation trip. As it would take too much of your space to give the particulars of this affair, I will wait until she returns and will give the reader a full account.

Munroe is in trouble, and its all about something that has been said or that has not been said. They all say that I lie, and never tell the truth. I will let the people judge for this item, at any rate. I know I lie when I say that Squire Anderson has not got another marriageable daughter. I know I lie when I say that Robert Weekly's youngest son is the homeliest lad to be seen. I know I lie when I say that Sam Burger's mustache is in sight. I know I lie when I say that Pete Sipe will trade horses again, without sending the trader to consult his wife. I know I lie when I say that George Youle has the prettiest wife in the world. I know I lie when I say there is not a girl at Bethel who does not want to marry. I know I lie when I say that everybody knows who "Munroe" is. MUNROE.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Hon. Bill Hackney returned Monday evening from his little tour through Arkansas. He says they may form all the combinations against him they desire, and he will get a solid delegation from Arkansaw and the Cherokee Nation. You bet Hackney works them up wherever he goes.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

DIED. Died, at his residence, in Burden, this county, March 15, 1882, William Smith, aged fifty-six years. Mr. Smith came to Cowley County eleven years ago, and settled on Silver creek, when there were but few inhabitants in that section. He leaves several relatives and a host of friends in this county who mourn his loss.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Frank Manny has the telephone in good working shape. The more we see of this instrument the greater becomes our admiration for this wonderful development of human genius.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "CLODHOPPER" - OMNIA.]

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Omnia's feeders are doing better and all have their stock in good condition.

John Parsons is feeding two cars of fine steers, which will be a credit to him when put on the market.

J. W. Johnson, of Greenwood County, has one hundred and fifty head of cattle feeding at Mr. Daggetts' on Timber creek.

Of sheep Messrs. Wolsey and Strother have their eight hundred head nearly all fit for the butcher, if they were disposed to sell them for mutton.

BIRTH. The only local item worthy of notice this week is the birth of a son to H. F. Jackson, of Harvey township, which he says weighs nearly seventy-five pounds.

James Messinger has one hundred and fifty head of sheep in good condition. Mr. Chamberlain has 2,500, and Mr. Hamell about 900. Mr. Stolp some 500 besides several smaller lots, all, so far as I can learn, in good flesh and going through with very little loss.

The cattle men who played "Sunny Kansas" by letting the summer pass without provid- ing feed in sufficient quantities for a Canadian winter, put in their time trailing up their stock and cursing Kansas. A Mr. Adams, of Harvey township, on the head of Timber Creek, I understand, has lost several hundred dollars worth of cattle, and B. F. Ayres of the same township, some cows. About ten inches of snow fell here in March.

The several farms in this neighborhood on which proceedings have been commenced to foreclose were mostly mortgaged by men who were discouraged and wanted to get back to Missouri, and never intended to pay either interest or principal. The others failed to pay an installment of interest, and being caught in bad company, are to be mercilessly bounced.

CLODHOPPER.
[PERSONALS.]

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

George Osterhout has a fine selection of house plants which he has lately received from the east. The selection contains some beautiful varieties, and among them we notice a calla lilly in bloom, fuschias, pansies, geraniums, and other fine varieties. The most valuable and rarest plant in the selection is a variegated geranium, bearing from one root a dark and light flower. This species is very rare in this country and is prized by lovers of domesticated flowers. We would advise those desiring house plants to call around and see the fine selections.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Almost every evening there are a large number of hoodlums who gather on Main street. They indulge in swearing, foot-racing, playing tag, and hurrahing around generally until they are exhausted by fatigue, which is not generally reached until a late hour. Let our council pass an ordinance prohibiting those boys from being on the street after night, and then have it enforced. If the parents of these young candidates for the pen cannot control them, it would be better to let the law take a hand.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Come and see us. Just received a lot of choice Colorado Peach Blow potatoes. We still have a few bushels left of the Beauty of Hebron, also Northern Rose, home raised, besides a lot of choice Iowa Snow flake. As the season is well advanced, we will close out our early potatoes at a big discount for cash. Give us a call. WALLIS & WALLIS.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

The building occupied by Hudson Brothers for the past six years as a jewelry store is being moved out to clear the way for their large stone business house. One by one the old frame fire traps give away and good buildings take their places.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

W. R. Talbot, of Cherryvale, came over on Monday evening's train. Mr. Talbot is a partner of A. W. Davis in the hotel business and a first-class young man.

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

Considerable trouble has been experienced in getting a jury in the case against the breweryman on trial today for the violation of the prohibition law.

[AD.]

Cowley County Courant, March 23, 1882.

RECAP: THE BOSS HAVING GONE TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUYING THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES EVER BROUGHT TO THIS MARKET, THE TWO SALESMEN, JOHN HYDEN & E. C. SEWARD, PLACED THE AD...FOR...SMITH BROTHERS, 3 DOORS NORTH OF THE POST OFFICE, WINFIELD, KANSAS. [JOHN HYDEN/E. C. SEWARD.]

Cowley County Courant, Thursday, March 30, 1882.

A. B. STEINBERGER, PUBLISHER.

OUR AIM: TO TELL THE TRUTH, OBEY THE LAW, AND MAKE MONEY.

OUR MOTTO: WORK FOR HOME, TALK FOR HOME, AND FIGHT FOR HOME.

[PERSONALS.]

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Robert W. Robinson and L. H. Underwood, of the Ft. Scott nursery, are in town.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

A new sidewalk has been put down in front of the building just east of this office.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Ed. Cole was very sick a couple of days last week but is around on his own pegs again all right.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Bert Crapster now regales himself by driving Black's fast horse about every afternoon.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The Santa Fe Company is putting iron bridges across the streams on the Walnut Valley branch.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Some fiend has hurt little Jack, Dr. Jones' fine dog. Jack has really more trouble than a married man.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Arthur Bangs, one of Winfield's nice young men, came up to see "Hazel Kirke" last night. Wichita Times.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The Courthouse yard is being filled up, and will, when completed, present a finer appearance than any other block in the city.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Judge Jimmy Christian, "the old man eloquent," will lecture on "Ireland and the Irish" at the M. E. Church next Monday evening. Wichita Times.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Mr. Ringwald, a young man who stopped in Winfield several weeks a year ago, and then went back to Illinois, returned with his wife Saturday morning, and will make this his future home.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The city registration books closed Saturday with 510 voters registered, the first ward having 275 and the second 235. It is estimated that something over 100 voters have failed to register.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

A magnificent flag-stone pavement, about sixteen feet wide, is being put down on the west end of the Methodist church, and adds very much to the outward appearance.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Dr. Jones and S. C. Smith gathered up their cannons yesterday afternoon and started out to deliberately murder all the game they came in sight of.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

TO THE PUBLIC: I work as other men; I believe in the Sabbath day, "to keep it holy," and take my rest; and in kindness to each and all, I wish if you desire to see the flowers, hot- beds, or visit my place, that you call on week days instead of Sunday, and you will find me ever at your service. FRANK MANNY.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The ladies of the Baptist Church wish to tender their thanks to the friends who so liberally patronized the festival for the benefit of the church, and gave so abundantly of their time and means. The net proceeds of the festival were one hundred and fifteen dollars and sixty cents.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The Winfield Dramatic Club will reproduce the beautiful drama, "Esmaralda" at the opera house one evening week after next, the proceeds to be applied to the benefit of the M. E. Church. The M. E. choir will also furnish some splendid music in connection with the play. [Esmeralda? Esmaralda?]

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Prof. R. A. Tappan, of Independence, a dancing master who bears the marks of a gentle- man and comes recommended as one of the most skillful teachers in the west, is in our city, with a fair prospect of working up a good class.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

I will commence a mixed grade private school in the east ward school house April 10th. In connection with this, will take up the study of German. MRS. WILL B. CATON.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

C. Haywood and wife, of Arkansas City, are visiting in Emporia. Mr. Haywood has closed out his business at the former place, and is looking around for a new location. Emporia News.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Sam Clarke, our boss machinist, is down at Arkansas City doing a big job of work for one of the mills there. Clarke is a good one, and it is a hard matter to keep him at home.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

There may new lumber yards spring up, but none can compete with the Chicago Lumber company. Do not buy a bill of lumber without first seeing Will Smith.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Tip Davenport and wife were up from Arkansas City last evening and attended the dance at the hall. We hope they will come up often.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

From the Caldwell Commercial we learn the following concerning the horrible murder and robbery of Henry Stevens in the Indian Territory.

"Word was brought up Tuesday to the effect that Henry T. Stevens had been murdered and robbed last Sunday morning near Fort Reno. Stevens left here one week ago last Monday with a wagon and five horses to go to Fort Worth, Texas, for some cattle belonging to Campbell & Dorsey, of Wichita. He was accompanied by Charlie Parsons, who he brought down from Wichita, and Jim Morgan and Ed. Derusha, both of whom he hired at this place. The facts as written by Parsons are to the effect that on Sunday morning while the party were in camp on Deercreek, Morgan snatched Parsons' revolver and taking his own off the wagon, drew both upon the party and told them to move off to a hill a short distance away. Parsons and Derusha obeyed the order, but Stevens refused to go. Morgan shot him, rifled his pockets, taking about $170, and mounted one of the horses and started off, leaving the others. Parsons went on to Reno, where he telegraphed to Mr. Campbell at Wichita.

We are informed that Morgan took the road towards Caldwell and at Bull Foot left one of the horses. Since then nothing has been heard from him. Morgan, it is said, came here last fall from Denver. He is described as a tall man, with long brown hair and blue eyes. Stevens, the murdered man, is from Grand Lodge, Michigan, and had lived at Wichita for about a year and a half, where he made many friends. Parties have gone down to Reno to obtain the body and bring it up. Every effort will be made to capture Morgan, and if he is taken alive, there is no question as to the means of taking care of him."

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Mr. Fred C. Hunt and Mr. W. J. Hodges went to St. Louis last Saturday, to be gone perhaps a week. Having retired from THE COURANT editorial corps, Fred. has taken this trip as a matter of recreation. Fred is one of the best and brightest young men we have ever known, and we were never associated with anyone who so fully filled our mind's eye as he. THE COURANT is indebted to him for the larger portion of its best productions, and it was not without regret that we let him retire.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The following named gentlemen have been drawn as petit jurors for the next term of District Court, which convenes in this city on the fourth Tuesday in April.

Henry Gardner, of Cedar Township.

J. R. Lewis, J. B. Tucker, and S. B. Fleming, of Cresswell.

Willis Elliott, Samuel Wells, John Moreland, and Frank Moreland, of Liberty.

J. D. Hon, of Pleasant Valley.

Wm. Beeson, of Silver Creek.

W. P. Heath, of Maple.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

W. O. Johnson, of Winfield, is in our city for the purpose of organizing a Council of the National Union. This society offers a very fair and equitable plan for life insurance. In its territorial extent it excludes all yellow fever sections, which is regarded as a very desirable feature. Both ladies and gentlemen are admitted and allowed to insure for from $1,000 to $5,000. Douglas Index.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

MARRIED. Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mr. John Beard, in this city, Mr. Amos Becker and Miss Lillian Seely promised to "love, honor, and obey" and Judge Gans then authorized them to fight it out among themselves. THE COURANT, with their many friends, wishes them a happy time of it.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Remember and go to the Flag Drug Store, where you can save from fifteen to twenty-five percent, for cash. We sell exclusively for cash, and give our customers the benefit of low prices.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

If you want a perfectly pure baking powder, call for the Golden Rule, warranted to be composed of pure bicarbinate of soda and the best cream-tartar, and nothing else. We have tested it ourselves, and prefer it to all others. WALLIS & WALLIS.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

A good joke is now being revived on our fellow townsman, W. P. Hackney, since he is acknowledged to be one of the most prominent applicants for a place upon the next Kansas delegation in Congress. The yarn runs thus.

Some several years ago Will went to Kansas City in company with Judge Torrance, Frank Williams, Bob Mitchell, and a couple other gentlemen who have passed into history. The party put up at a fine hotel notwithstanding they were not at that time accustomed to such things. The landlord seeing they were from the rural regions, stowed them away in the third or fourth story, saying when he left them that should they want anything they could ring the bell, and should any of them wish to come downstairs, if they did not feel like returning the way they had ascended, to take the elevator. It wasn't long of course until our Senator concluded he would take in the town (he had not been around as much then as he has since), and ringing the bell, a boy appeared at the door of their room, asked what they wanted, and was informed by Hackney that he wanted the elevator. The boy was puzzled for an instant, but recovering himself took in the situation, and asked very honestly what the Senator wanted with it. Seeing he was in deep water, but determined not to give himself away, Will yelled out with more force than eloquence: "Why, you d__n fool, I want to see how it is made!" The boy ran back downstairs, the companions of the Senator smiled, and when the party went out to town, they used the old-fashioned winding stairways. Of course, Hackney now says this is all a lie, but McDonald, his law partner, says he believes every word of it, and that he thinks Will wanted the elevator upon which to ride into Congress. If any of the Wichita papers take advantage of this scrap of history, the editors will be promptly dis- patched to that home from which few weary travelers return.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The Little Dutch School of Fairview township was closed today, the 24th of March. The patrons of the school, and friends from surrounding districts, gathered at the school house and spread a very tempting dinner in honor of the occasion, after which came the exercises of the afternoon, which consisted of declarations interspersed with singing. Then followed short speeches from the gentlemen. Prominent among them was one from Mr. Limerick, in which he set forth the ill looked after school fund. And it certainly is the most poorly looked after of any public money. The exercises closed with the presentation of a photograph album in behalf of the school by Mr. W. B. Wimer, one of our honored school board, with a few appropriate remarks. Mr. Wilson has made an excellent teacher, doing all in his power to make the school attractive and instructive. L.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Jake Nixon, our popular register of deeds, is arranging to soon become a millionaire. He has lately been granted a patent on a corn husker, which promises great results from a financial standpoint. He also has a patent on a wagon jack, which he expects to pan out in good shape. He is now expecting a patent on some other inventions, which he declines to give away until he gets the papers. At this rate he will become the inventor of the age. Burden Enterprise.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Mr. G. H. Buckman, the present incumbent, is a candidate for reelection to the office of justice of the peace, and from what we can ascertain, with a fair hope of success. Mr. Buck- man has held this office since in Winfield all together, something over three years, and has given the best of satisfaction. There can be no good reason why he should not on election this spring, and it is generally conceded that he will be.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Mrs. Busby and Miss Greenlee have opened a dress making and ladies furnishing store, the first door north of the old Williams House. They make a specialty of Kensington work and have patterns for stamping anything anyone may require in that line. The ladies are requested to call and see them.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The Burden Enterprise says: "Last Sunday morning when Miss Ella Hiseler went into her millinery store she saw that her carpet was on fire. She had a pitcher of water handy and succeeded in putting out the flames. A strip of the carpet two feet wide extending entirely across the room was burned together with the hay under the carpet. The greatest wonder is that the building was not burned. She cannot account for the fire."

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

David Hattery, a sixteen-year-old son of a very worthy citizen, living near Baltimore, Cowley County, was sent to this town last Saturday with grists of corn for his father and some of the neighbors. Upon his arrival in town he offered his grain for sale and soon found a purchaser; receiving $6.50. He then put his team in Ogg's stable, bought some clothing, and put up for the night at Throop's boarding house. On Sunday morning he paid his board bill and went to the stable, ostensibly for the purpose of getting the team and going home. He was seen about nine o'clock that morning at the stable, since which time he has not been seen. His brothers were in town Sunday evening in search of him. David has been a steady, trusty boy, and has a pleasant home and no cause can be given for his strange disappearance.

Douglas Index.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

While in Winfield this week we visited the "Headquarters" and jobbing house of J. P. Baden, in the McDougle [McDougall ?]building, the new brick building just finished on the corner south of the old Williams' House. Mr. Baden has fitted this elegant store up in good shape, and is selling goods in job lots at St. Louis prices, thus giving the smaller merchants the advantage of goods at wholesale prices, without freight. Mr. Baden is one of the closest buyers that visits the eastern market, and by buying goods in large lots and paying cash, is enabled to give very low figures to parties wanting job lots of goods. Such a store as the "Headquarters" is of great advantage to Cowley County, and should be liberally patronized.

Burden Enterprise.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

CARD OF THANKS.
In behalf of the ladies of the Library Association, allow me to extend to the members of the Ivanhoe Club, who rendered so acceptably the society drama, "Esmaralda," our heartfelt thanks. We appreciate the effort as much for the interest shown in this philanthropic work as for the money received, although there has never been a time in the history of the associa- tion when money has been more needed. The handsome sum of fifty-two dollars and seventy-five cents was netted to the society. We hope the club will feel encouraged from the large house given them, and that we may again be honored with an opportunity of listening to them. MRS. E. T. TRIMBLE, Secretary.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The postoffice department has ordered the establishment of a new office at Alfred, Douglas County. The office at Concord, Sumner County, is discontinued; mail goes to Wellington. The office at Norway, Republic County, has been moved a mile and a half north- west of the Mo. Pac. road. The following postmasters have been commissioned: Peter Leecher, Chouteau; Frank Mason, Sandago; Hiram Sherman, Oakridge; George Durge, Cecil; John H. Hamilton, Hunnewell; James Blair, Floral; Lawebert Pond, Clarion; John Carnahan, Alfred, Douglas County.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

THE COURANT was misinformed last week and caused to give out the report that the Canal Mills at Arkansas City had been damaged by water, when there was no damage sustained. Mr. V. M. Ayres, the proprietor, was up today, and informed us of the error, which we are pleased to correct. Instead of being washed out, the mill is in good working order, and Mr. Ayres says he will be ready at any time now to attend to the wants of the public so far as the milling business is concerned.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Our young friend, Ed. Greer, local editor of the Courier, is one of the driest jokers in the world; and he had just as soon play a joke on a member of his own family as not. Ed's wife is a friend of his, and so she is subject to his jokes. She hates Indians, and always locks the doors when she sees the beggars who camp around Winfield coming towards the house. Ed knew this, so he hired an Indian to go up to the house and slip in, and beg a pair of Ed's old pants of the good wife, which she would gladly give to get rid of him, and then offered the Indian half a dollar if he would go right into the parlor and put the pants on. Ed thought it would be a splendid joke on his wife, and he got a young man named John Hyden, a preacher's son, to go with him and watch the fun from a distance. The Indian got in the house, and when he asked for a pair of old pants, the good lady saw through the joke, and she gave him Ed's Sunday pants, and he went in the parlor and was going to put the pants on. This was too much for her, and she went to the kitchen and got a dipper of hot water. Nobody knows exactly what occurred, but Ed and John suddenly saw an Indian come out of the front door, with one leg in a pair of black doeskin pants, and the other pants leg dangling in the air, and the Indian yelled as though he was in pain, and he pulled out for the camp up on Dutch Creek. As he passed the two gentlemen, the Indian said: "Squaw heap spunky. Ugh! Hot water!" and he was gone. Ed went home and asked what the news was, and found that he was out a pair of Sunday pants, in the pocket of which was twelve dollars in money and a pass on the K. C. L. & S. road, and his wife says when he wants to send his friends up to the house to do so, by all means. She will be at home. Ed has got the conductors all fixed so they will spot the Indian and take up that pass the first time he presents it.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "MUNROE" - CHIMES FROM BETHEL.]

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The early-sowed oats are up and looking nicely.

It is thought by many that the peach crop is killed. It is to be hoped not.

John Mench, of Olive, has some Pennsylvania friends visiting him. They will locate here.

Julius A. Lee, of Omnia township, was at Bethel one day last week. Mr. Lee is an old- timer of Bethel.

Johnny Clegg and wife will start for Buena Vista, Colorado, in the near future. May success attend them.

R. W. White and wife, at Fairview, were visiting friends at Bethel last Saturday and Sunday. R. S. teaches the Fairview school.

Farmers are planting corn, and judging from the amount of ground plowed, there will be the largest crop put in this season that was ever known.

Mr. Editor, are there no other state officers but St. John? If there are any, please name them, as the majority of the people have forgotten all about there being any but St. John.

Is. Weakly is a wealthy batchelor of Bethel, but he isn't going to be very long, judging from the frequent visits he makes toward Seeley. I will keep an eye on you, Is.

J. C. Roberts, our assessor, has been around, and how inquisitive; he must know all. If every man who came along was as inquisitive as Mr. Roberts, we should be tempted to use "cuss words." J. C. is a good one, and is giving satisfaction.

One can scarcely refrain from terming the Sergeant Mason sentence an outrage, which, for severity smacks of the dark ages. Mason was standing guard over a fiend who had robbed the nation of one of its noblest men; he was not a mere machine, even if he was a soldier, but had feelings and sympathy like thousands of others, and as he was pacing his beat with measured steps, he became so exasperated that he gave way to his feelings and sent the leaden messenger, which, if it had done its work, would have saved the country a disgraceful trial and an enormous sum of money. Petitions should be sent from every hamlet for Mason's pardon.

B. M. Murphy, another of Bethel's most worthy citizens, will cause the printers to spill ink on his name. Mr. Murphy took a bath in the murky waters of the Walnut last Sunday evening. It wasn't because he wanted to; no, he knew better, but he did it just the same.

While crossing the river in a small boat, kept at his place for the convenience of his neighbors, it is thought that he was thinking of the new check rower he had bought the day before. Anyhow, he fell in "ker chuck," head and heels. When he came up, he made a grab for the boat, and said rather sharply, "Stop, d__n it, I want you!" and here came a tussle to get into that boat. He worked till he was out of breath, but could not make it. Here he changed his basis of operations. Was there any bottom? He would try it. So letting himself down expecting to go under head and ears, to his great surprise he found the water to be only waist deep and he waded out and fastened the boat. Here Ben made a wringer out of himself, wringing his clothes and standing in the sun till it was almost down. He concluded he could venture into the house, and as Ben entered his wife asked him what was the matter. He replied with rather a suspicious look on his face: "I have been chasing the calves off the wheat, and I'm all perspiration."

DIED. Died, March 26, 1882, six miles northwest of town, Mrs. F. G. Lahman, aged forty years. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her sudden departure. Mr. and Mrs. Lahman were early settlers in this part of Kansas, and there are a host of friends who deeply regret her untimely departure. She bore her sufferings patiently, never murmuring during all her illness. Her life went out like the peaceful closing of a summer day meeting the gathering shadows of the last long night, with the unfaltering trust that the darkness would break on a more beautiful day than ever dawns on earth. The blossoms are just peek- ing into life to welcome her to her last resting place to sleep until the resurrection morning.

Dearest mother, thou hast left us,

Hear our loss we deeply feel,

But tis God, who hath bereft us.

He can all our sorrows heal.

MUNROE.
[COMMUNICATION FROM CRESWELL.]

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Trade is not as brisk as it was ten days ago. Farmers are too busy to come to town.

Agents are riding over the country soliciting loans on real estate for Eastern capitalists.

Corn retails at 70 cents and is held at 60 cents in the crib.

Work horses are in great demand and often sell for $100 each. A common plug pony brings $40 and more.

The earth don't seem to grow warm enough to start the grass as was expected.

A great quantity of sorghum will be drilled in for feed this year, and the experiment of raising tobacco tried by many.

Every few days a farm is sold for a good price, and real estate men are wearing the soles off their shoes now, while a few months ago the wearing out was caused by being in contact with a chair.

[PERSONALS.]

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

A. D. Speed never will quit his fiendishness if he lives to be six hundred years old. Sunday morning, when everybody close was in bed, Speed took O. M. Seward's law sign and put it up in front of Mrs. Page's window, and several times during the day parties called to get information concerning an action for a divorce. It is now rumored that Speed will be arrested for trying to force a person to practice law who had not yet been admitted to the bar.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Ladies, call and get a new hat at wholesale cost at the Bankrupt Store, 9th avenue.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

There were nineteen deeds of transfer filed in the office of Register of Deeds of Cowley County during the week ending March 25th, 1882. The aggregate amount of money paid for the nineteen pieces of real estate foots up to the handsome sum of $24,663.50.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Farmers, call at the Bankrupt Store on 9th Avenue and get bargains in all kinds of goods.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

If the grass continues to grow as it has done the past week, there will be good grazing for stock by the first of April, and what a blessing it will be to the farmer whose supply of feed has been exhausted, as well as his money, and has to buy provender on tick.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

J. A. Goforth has been appointed administrator of the estate of Nellie Sellers, deceased.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

An inventory of the personal property of Lewis Moore has been filed in the Probate Court.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The administrator of John Brooks has been ordered to compromise with certain creditors of said estate.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Petition has been filed in the Probate Court for the sale of real estate belonging to George Fox, a minor.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

An order has been issued by the Probate Judge for the sale of real estate belonging to Wm. Frier, deceased.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Seth W. Chase has been appointed Justice of the Peace of Tisdale township, by Governor Saint John.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The administrator has reported the sale of real estate belonging to J. I. Cottingham, and the sale is confirmed.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Our township assessors are taking the sentiment of the people on the question of the repeal of the herd law.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Prairie fires appeared at nearly every point of the compass last evening, the horizon appearing one circle of light.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

J. D. Hanlon has been allowed his demand for $11.75, against the estate of J. S. Hardy, by the Probate Judge.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Judge Gans, of this city, will preach at Mulvane, Saturday evening, April 8th, and the following Sunday at 11 a.m.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Will Robinson has purchased the residence of Hon. A. J. Pyburn, on South Loomis street. Well, that's all right. Why not?

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

A claim of Anthony and G. J. Robinson for $83, against the estate of George Naylor, has been allowed by the Probate Court.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Our citizens are planting at least ten times more trees this spring than they have during any previous season. Let the good work go on.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Hon. Thoms Ryan has been complimented with a place on the Republican Congressional Committee, as the representative for Kansas.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

A report of the sale of real estate belonging to the estate of George Naylor, deceased, has been made to Judge Gans and the sale confirmed.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

There will be about one hundred and thirty cases stand for trial at the next term of the District Court, which convenes in this county, April 25, 1882.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The high school has provided itself with electric apparatus, and the scholars are taking lessons in practical electricity. The girls say it is quite shocking.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

W. H. Smith, our boot and shoe man, and O. M. Seward, of this city, have been drawn as jurymen at the next term of the United States District Court.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Stanley Crandall, the printer, came in from Winfield Wednesday and will put in the balance of the week visiting in and around Howard. Stanley is a "solid muldoon," is well known, and has scores of friends in Howard, and we are glad he is with us once more.

Howard Courant.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The following marriage licenses have been issued by the Probate Judge since our last report.

John Stout and Bertha Berkeorber.

Nicholas G. Harris and Mary E. Adams.

Michael J. Reilly and Mattie L. House.

Wm. E. Lynch and Fannie Barnes.

Moses H. Williams and Rebecca J. Elliott.

Samuel L. Amerine and Ettie Hill.

David Nicholson and Minne B. Walworth.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

Rev. Jones, the new M. E. minister here, is said to be the ablest and best educated member of this conference, and everyone who knows him speak of him in the highest terms as a gentleman. Those of our people who have made Mr. Jones' acquaintance are highly pleased with the Bishop's appointment.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

In the case tried before Judge Buckman last Wednesday of the State of Kansas against Mr. William Ogden, for violation of the prohibition law, the jury returned a verdict of guilty. The defendant was sentenced to sixty days in the county jail, and adjudged to pay the costs of the suit.

Cowley County Courant, March 30, 1882.

The Arkansas City Democrat says the present prospect for the erection of new buildings this spring and summer there is very encouraging, and that from present appearances more houses will go up between now and fall than any preceeding year has ever seen. Good enough.

[COMMUNICATION, "OCCASIONAL" AT GEUDA SPRINGS TO WICHITA.]

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882. Front Page.

Southern Border of Sunny Kansas.
We give below, says the Wichita Leader, a well written communication from a citizen of Wichita, who has lately taken in Geuda Springs.

ED. LEADER: The G-e-u-d-a Mineral Springs, located near the line of Cowley and Sumner counties at Salt City, are fast developing into a noted health resort and famous watering place. Located as they are in the finest agricultural and stock country in the State, they will eventually be surrounded by an abundance of every product indigenous to a prolific farm, fruit, and stock district. Nature having provided all of the ground-work for this abun- dance, it only remains for the husbandman, the artist, and the mechanic, to develop it into a paradise of health, beauty, and grandeur. The springs, within themselves, are a curiosity which is claiming the attention of scientific and chemical experts to develop what the early settler might well have sought as the "Fountain of Youth," and the fact of its being sur- rounded by so many other natural advantages would probably poetically refer to it the following couplet:

Of all wise gifts of "good things,"

The best of all is G-e-u-d-a Springs.

But your readers will probably prefer a description of the Springs. They are seven in number, located in a radius of twenty feet, andas singular as the assertion may appearall containing a distinguishing difference of taste. They are composed of eleven constituent parts, or remedial agents, strongly charged with carbolic acid gas. Around these springs is an artifical stone wall three or four feet high, with an opening at one side where the water all flows through a single pipe, forming what is known as the "combination." This flows be- neath the hotel and bathrooms, where it is pumped up and heated for bathing purposes. Near this is the salt lake from which considerable salt has been manufactured. These springs have but recently come into the hands of a company by whom it is being developed into one of the "booming little cities" in this "booming State." New business houses and residences are going up as if by magic, but still the demand cannot be supplied fast enough to satisfy those who eagerly seek the benefits of its waters as remedial agents. Dozens of houses are under way, and dozens more are under contract, while dozens of workmen are pushing the work, and dozens of teamsters are providing the material for new buildings.

James Stiner has just completed, and is now occupying, a neat and cosy little hotel building. Dr. C. Perry has ten houses completed for residents, and has contract for ten more, while a number of other parties are securing locations, putting in foundations, and bringing the lumber to the grounds. The hotel proper is under the efficient control of A. H. Book- walter, and Hon. C. R. Mitchell is President of the Town Company. Either of the above gentlemen will be glad to furnish other desired information.

It is only seven miles from here to the Nation, where there is plenty of game, timber, etc., and where stock men have herded their entire winter without additional feed.

Excellent opportunities are offered to parties with capitalwho desire to buildlots being furnished free to those who agree to put up good buildings. But all of the free lots will soon be taken at the rate at which they are going off, and from this on, the town will be built up with a rush. If desired, I may write again soon. Yours, OCCASIONAL.

[A TRIP TO THE MOUNTAINS: "J. K."]

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

RECAP: Took Santa Fe train Feb. 8, 1882, with Conductor Miller in charge from Winfield. Stayed all night at Newton, then took the morning train for Las Vegas, New Mexico....first stop, Trinidad, Colorado. From Trinidad south the grade rises very rapidly, and I am told that it is one of the most interesting pieces of a road in the whole coun try...traveled at night...he could not see anything. Had breakfast at Raton...train then went downhill all the way to the south line of the territory, Las Vegas, being the objective point...took in the famed hot springs six miles from Vegas, at the foot of the Galinas mountains...the Santa Fe was in process of laying a track there. The Cormorants. Here he met several Winfield boys: J. E. Saint, Levi Seabridge, John Capps, Clarke Phelps, Val. Laubner, several others. He visited Santa Fe road headquarters, observed boxes marked "Return to A. T. Spotswood & Co." and J. P. Baden, Winfield, Kansas." He was told that these two firms shipped more produce into that territory than any other dozen firms in Kansas. Next trip was made to Socorro, 125 miles south...most structures were dobe, which was sun-dried brick: ground is plowed, then with an ordinary road-scraper it is scraped together in heaps, like hay cocks, and allowed to stand and take the weather for some weeks, the longer the better it is said. Then mixed with water and a stiff mortar is made, when it is moulded into ordinary sized bricks, spread out and dried in the sun. In the wall the brick is laid in mortar of the same stuff. "This dobe is said to last always, and I have no reason to doubt it, for the Catholic church at Socorro is said to be over 200 years old, and it is as sound now as ever, and bids fair to stand 500 years more. The same characteristics obtain here that is found at Las Vegas; only more so. Plenty saloons, gambling, and dance houses, etc. Cowboy, blowhard, no shoot again, unless it be in a drunken brawl. Another curious feature of the place is, that there is no moderate dram drinkers. Those who drink at all, do so with all their might, while he who doesn't want to go to the dogs must let it strictly alone."

He goes on to say that at Socorro he met several Cowley County friends: Dr. H. C. Holland, A. J. Rex, and G. W. Ballon [? Ballou ?] and son, Frank. "These gentlemen are doing first rate in their respective callings. Dr. Holland is having a good practice, George Ballow [Ballon?Ballou?] is dealing in mining stocks, and A. J. Rex is working at his trade and watching his mining interests. Mr. Rex owns several `prospects' or `leads,' specimens of which he gave me. His claims are said, by experts, to be worth a good many thousand dollars. On the second day after my arrival at Socorro I was taken violently sick with erysipelas in my face and head accompanied with typhus fever, and the next two weeks are blank. To Dr. Holland, at whose house I lay, and to his estimable wife, and A. J. Rex, I am under many and lasting obligations for their great kindness and assiduous care. The morning of the 11th of March I was able to get aboard the train, and right gladly did I turn my face Winfield-ward, arriving home on the 13th inst. But being illy able to stand the journey, it sent me to bed another two weeks. But thanks to the skill of Dr. Emerson and the kindness of other good friends, I am able to finish this desultory letter begun several weeks ago. J. K.

NOTE: IN A LATER "PERSONAL" IT TURNS OUT THIS IS JAMES KELLY.

[PERSONALS.]

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Rev. G. M. Kelly has gone to Topeka on business, and will be absent until Saturday.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Mr. Gridley is adding a small office room to his building adjoining Dr. Mendenhall's office.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Jno. Eastman, blacksmith on ninth avenue, announces himself by advertisement.

AD: JOHN EASTON'S BLACKSMITH SHOP.

ON NINTH AVENUE [WORDS BLANKED OUT] LIVERY STABLE.

NOTE: AD SHOWS EASTON...ARTICLE SHOWS EASTMAN...???

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Lina Anderson left this afternoon for Las Vegas, New Mexico, where she will make her future home.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Tom McGuire moved his family from the second to the first ward today, and thereby loses his vote.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The revenue derived from all sources in the Winfield postoffice for the quarter ending March 31st, was $2,050.49.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

M. L. Robinson, who has been at Robinson, New Mexico, for the past two months, is expected home by every train.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Mrs. Blackaby, recently from Illinois, has rented the restaurant recently conducted by Mrs. Jillson on South Main street.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

J. M. Spencer, from El Paso, Texas, who was once proprietor of the Lindell, of this city, is here visiting old time friends.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

J. B. Magill, of the Winfield foundry, is putting up a fine iron front for the new McLaughlin building at Arkansas City.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Corn for sale by the wagon load. Enquire at McGuire Bros. GEO. H. CRIPPEN.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Whiting Brothers, of this city, are now supplying most of the small towns connected with us by rail with fresh meats, hams, etc.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

A. H. Doane & Co. are building a warehouse 35 x 125 feet in the rear of their office on Ninth avenue. They will use it for storing coal.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

A. J. Henthorn, successor to T. J. Floyd in the Burden Enterprise, came over to the hub Monday evening, and has been visiting friends here.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

John D. Pryor has purchased the Winfield Meat Market heretofore owned by Miller & Dix, and is going to make a bloody butcher of himself.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Mr. Chas. C. Black and family, Mrs. Brettun, and Miss Crapster left on the Santa Fe Tuesday for Hampton, Illinois, where they will spend the summer.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Cowley County will be entitled to eight delegates to the Third Congressional Convention, which meets at Emporia May 24th.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

E. F. Widner, one of our Winfield printers, is now cuffing the devils around in the Wichita Times office.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Capt. Siverd took the blue ribbon for the largest majority and strongest vote in our city election, and those who voted for him will never have cause to regret it.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

MARRIED. Married, at the Frazee House, in this city, Sunday, April 2nd, 1882, William H. Johnson and Marion A. Foster, Rev. E. P. Hickock officiating, all of Winfield.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Wharton & Shearer, of the bankrupt store on Ninth avenue, got a lot of nice posters printed at THE COURANT office this week. The boys are building up a good trade.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Mr. Moorehouse starts for his ranch in the Territory tomorrow. The cattlemen are having a good deal of trouble on account of the big prairie fires which burned off the range.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

A gravel train is now running daily between Arkansas City and Newton over the Santa Fe road, hauling gravel from Arkansas City to the road on the main line. It makes a round trip every twenty-four hours.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Wm. Cotrell and an old lady named Lee, were arrested in Arkansas City Thursday and brought to this city and held for preliminary examination, to answer to a charge of having stolen some household goods from the K. C. L. & S. depot in this city a week or so ago. They were arrested at the instance of Kake Keffer, of Arkansas City, who claims the goods were his and that the parties got them away from the depot by false representations.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The land and creek, adjacent to my buildings, cost me $200.00 per acre. If I should go on someone's lot in the city, without his consent, and take his berries, it is considered a theft; but it seems that laymen, ministers, and others think they can trespass upon my premises and take fish without permit, leave, or thanks. Is this sufficient? FRANK MANNY.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

C. C. Harris says those bottles he had in the basket contained a new kind of patent medicine he has been working on for some months, for the use of Winfield invalids. The story may be straight, but then if he finds a patient who will stick to this patent medicine a few months, it will, we hear, have a demoralizing effect upon him.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The Ladies Aid and Sewing Society of Winfield met at the residence of Rev. J. E. Platter Thursday afternoon, and enjoyed a splendid good time. Everyone we have talked with pro- nounce Brother Platter just a little the most entertaining host when his house is filled with lady visitors to be found in Winfield.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Cowley County has long been famous for the excellent quality of building stone taken from her quarries and shipped to all the principal towns in the state, and now she is getting quite a name for her excellent gravel beds upon which the Santa Fe company is now drawing upon daily for a train load.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Mr. Redfield, of the Humbolt carriage factory, is in Winfield taking an inventory of our future. He wants to find a live town to which he may remove his factory, and has about made up his mind Winfield is the place of all others he has been looking for. We think so too.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

About one hundred and fifty shares have been taken in the Winfield Building and Loan Association, and the money all loaned out at good interest. There are still shares to be taken and those who have small amounts to invest will find this a good place to put it in.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The residence of Henry Ogden, who was sent to jail the other day for violating the liquor law, by selling beer, is said to be occupied now by half a dozen swamp angels. We have heard the question asked several times, whether the charge is for the better or worse.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

We learn by telephone that our religious friend, Deacon Smith, now orders his supplies by telephone, since the central office is empowered with authority to receive telegraph messages. He usually takes advantage of the reduction made on night dispatches.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The state school fund was last week increased to the amount of $39,612, from the proceeds of sales of government lands within the former Indian reservations in this state, according to the terms of the act of admission to the Union.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Will Whitney's house in the second ward is enclosed, and when completed, promises to be one of the neatest and tastiest residences in the city. I. W. Randall is the contractor, which insures a first-class job.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Mr. John Case, whose residence just south of M. L. Robinson's was burned just before completion last fall, has commenced again, and now has a much finer and larger building nearly enclosed.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

We had occasion last evening to visit the Brettun barber shop, preparatory to making ourselves look pretty for the dance. As we entered, the extreme emptiness of the establish ment struck us with dismay. A second glance showed us a piece of colored anatomy which seemed to be alive, apparently engaged on some remnants of cigar stumps. A few well directed remarks to the aforesaid anatomy in regard to the whereabouts of the proprietors convinced us that the anatomy was just barely alive, and that Charlie Steuven had gone fishing, and had either been kidnapped or drowned, and that Nommsen had gone down the street and been the victim of some foul conspiracy. Turning these things over in our mind, we got our shaving cup, climbed on a stool in front of a glass, and proceeded to demonstrate that we were independent of the bloated bondholders who ran the shop. About the time our face resembled a snow-drift in Alaska, Harry Bahntge dropped in, and thinking we contem- plated suicide, declined to be a party to it and left. As Harry went out one door, Speed came in the other. We felt a little uneasy when we saw Speedit made us think of his goat and the pranks of its versatile nature. However, we suggested that he did not have much time to lose. That did the businesshe was soon in the same condition as to lather as we were. At this stage in comes Timber Toe Smith. Things now took an interesting phase. Smith insisted upon doing the shaving. Speed objected, but his objection was overruled, and he was laid back in the chair. Sufficient towels and things were placed about his neck to cover any acci- dents or slips that might occur. Smith made several well directed but ineffectual efforts to cut Speed's cheek. It was not long though before he of lumber notoriety got in his work and brought blood in three places. This was enough for us. We were shaved and fifteen cents ahead of the game, and had not lost any blood yet, and did not propose to be. Thus thinking, we took what we supposed to be a last, fond, lingering look at Speed and fled.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Dr. W. Graham, of Winfield, Deputy Council of the National Union, came up today and will institute a lodge this evening at the Masonic hall. W. O. Johnston, of Winfield, whom we mentioned last week, has spent a week with us working up the organization. The pros- pects are that the lodge will start out at once in good working order. Douglas Index, 31st.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Fred Whitney, the manager of the telephone exchange here, says there is a fair prospect of connecting Wichita and Winfield by telephone, provided the two towns desire it and will lend their united assistance. We shall be able to give the conditions by which the connection can be made in a few days.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

All persons who are not subscribers to the telephone exchange and have no instrument of their own, are prohibited from sending messages of any kind over the telephone line, unless they call at the central office, where they can send all such messages the same as from a telegraph office. FRED P. WHITNEY, Manager.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

DIED. W. D. Lester, of Beaver Center, this county, died Thursday evening, and was buried Friday. Rev. F. M. Rains, of the Christian Church, preached the funeral. Mr. Lester has been a resident of Cowley County for about ten years, and was highly respected by all who knew him.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Miss May Jackson, of this city, who so efficiently and patiently attends to the telephone central office, received the sad intelligence Friday of the death of her grandfather, Mr. Geo. Shupe, of Mt. Pulaski, Illinois. The old gentleman was nearly eighty years old.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

George Schroeter, our jeweler, has concluded to go into the chicken business for amuse- ment this summer. As George has no wife and babies, he must have something to take care of, so he has commenced the "culture" of hens.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Mrs. Daniel Bovee, who lives near New Salem, stepped off the pavement in front of Doane's coal office Tuesday morning and broke her leg. Dr. Emerson was called, and after the limb was set, the lady was taken out home.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Our young friend, Tom Wisdom, foreman of the Wichita Times and formerly of this office, has been sick for a few days. He has many friends here who are sorry.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Arthur Bangs thought he would break Charley Black's runaway nag of its tricks Monday, so he hitched it on to a buggy and started around to take in the city. The horse wouldn't have it that way, and started to run a little just for fun. Arthur was unable to manage him, and after letting him run awhile, tried to pull him into a lumber wagon on Main Street. He succeeded in guiding the horse sufficient to run the buggy wheel against the wagon, which threw Arthur out of the buggy and into the wagon box without receiving any serious injury.

The horse then went out east on Ninth avenue and the last seen of him he was going on east between the mounds, with the buggy following him very modestly. The same horse ran away with Charley Black Sunday when his wife and children were in the buggy, and Mrs. Black was considerably injured.

LATER. The wild animal has been captured and brought into town by Jim Vance, and the buggy is being carried in in small pieces.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

A squaw was taking in the city today rigged out in a Government blanket, red flannel drawers (we've got Short for authority for this), a four dollar pair of button kid shoes, clock silk hose, and no bonnet. The outfit of Indians in town today have been taking a great deal of interest in the city election, especially in the success of Frank Finch, A. H. Doane, G. H. Buckman, and Judge Bard. Frank is credited with the silk stockings, and it is said the other fellows fitted out the bucks with the valises they were toting around.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Burden comes to the front with a shooting affray, though so far we have been unable to get the full particulars, only being able to get one side of the story, that of the man who did the shooting. The man who was shot is Ben Saunders, and his assailant is Henry Causey. The two live on adjoining farms about four miles west of Burden, and from what we can learn, have not been on the most friendly terms. Causey is an old resident; and according to his story, some eight years or more ago had his land surveyed and planted a hedge on the line, as then established between him and the farm now owned by Saunders. It appears that recently Saunders had a new survey made without giving notice to Causey, and the new line established runs over onto Causey's land, taking away from his hedge and a strip of culti- vated land. Thursday, Saunders went over into Causey's field and began plowing, when Causey went out with a shotgun and ordered him off. Saunders refused to go, and said he had a notion to go and get his gun. Causey said to go ahead and get it, when Saunders replied that if he should, Causey would run. Causey said for him to try it and see, and Saunders started toward his house, but after going about a hundred yards turned and came back and picked up some stones and threw them at Causey. He then started on to plowing when Causey fired at him, the shot taking effect in Saunder's legs, which seemed to lessen his appetite for agricultural pursuits the remainder of the day.

Causey came over to Winfield in the evening and tried to have the County Attorney have him arrested for assault and battery, but Mr. Jennings refused to file a complaint against him until he had time to look up the case. Causey has retained Henry Asp to defend him, and is expecting to be arrested any hour. He says he would much rather have a preliminary exami- nation here in Winfield than over at Burden.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

If there is a young man in this city who has perseverence, it is Eli Youngheim. For one straight half hour this morning, we watched him try to sell a Nez Perce squaw a pair of bright red socks, but after vainly striving to make him understand they were too short, she stepped back from the counter, drew up her frock and illustrated to him just about how long she wanted them and that the ones he was trying to sell her wouldn't reach nowhere. When we left the store, the Indian had gone out and George Headerick was fanning Eli, trying to revive him.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Winfield is becoming famous for run-aways: that is, horses running away and dashing around town without seemingly caring where they pull up. Charley Black's Billy took the two first heats Sunday and Monday. Last night a team belonging to a farmer took a spin around the block, and Wednesday a pony, looking iron gray, which did not look strong enough to pull an empty wagon to which it was hitched, from near Wallis' store, went up Main street toward the depot, turned across into Church street, came sailing down by THE COURANT office like a young cyclone, went through the alley east of the Ninth Avenue Hotel, turned up the avenue and rolled over, spring wagon and all, just in front of Burdett's lunch room. The little thing was gently gathered up and tied to a post.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Capt. J. M. White, of Howard, one of the most studious and hardworking lawyers in Southern Kansas, came over on the Tuesday evening train to attend to some legal business in the Burchfield-Lindley replevin case, tried before Justice Buckman today. Capt. White is ever wide awake in the interest of his client, and if he has half a show, gets everything out of a case there is in it. It will be remembered that White was the attorney for the defense in the case of the State of Kansas vs. Martin Barber, tried in the District Court here in 1877, wherein Barber was tried for shooting his brother in a hotel at Dexter.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The election for city officers in Winfield Tuesday resulted in the election of the following named gentlemen.

Justices of the Peace: T. H. Soward and G. H. Buckman.

Constables: H. H. Siverd and Frank Finch.

Councilmen:

First wardR. S. Wilson.

Second wardJ. C. McMullen.

Members of Board of Education:

First ward (long term)J. C. Fuller.

(to fill vacancy)George Emerson.

Second ward (long term)B. F. Wood.

(to fill vacancy)A. H. Doane.

The election was conducted in an unusually quiet manner, and the best of feeling prevailed through the entire day.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

From an unnamed Maple township correspondent:

E. J. Coal is building a new residence on the Gibson place.

John Walck, Sr., is building a rock barn, for the completion of which he has just received a car load of lumber.

Will Wadle and Ben Norman are going to Colorado this spring.

John Walck, Sr., is on the sick list.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

In Justice Buckman's court the cases of John H. Lindly vs. A. T. Shenneman and James Lindly vs. same, action in replevin, judgment for plaintiff. Pryor & Kinne for plaintiffs, and Capt. J. M. White, of Howard, for defendant.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

FOR SALE: Half interest in an established livery stable in this city. Good reason for selling. Also, for sale or trade, 160 acres of first-class farming land, one mile from Seeley.

SID S. MAJORS.
Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

A Geuda correspondent of the Arkansas City Democrat ventilates himself to no small extent, and winds up his letter with the information that Mr. Mitchell has sold his property in Arkansas City, and is going to move to Geuda Springs.

That Foss is building a large store to be rented to F. L. Davis, who intends to fill it with groceries.

That Mart Bixler is about ready to move into his new store at Geuda.

That Wm. Berkey has a new awning in front of his store. Take notice ye loafers.

That Foss has gone to east St. Louis after thoroughbred cattle; also is going to bring a fine Percheron Norman stallion.

That Hall, Axley, Neer, and Walker have taken a trip to the Cherokee Nation, for the purpose of buying ponies.

That there is soon to be an I. O. O. F. Lodge instituted at Geuda Springs.

That the hotel is going up for a certainty.

That there is more building at Geuda Springs than any town in Southern Kansas.

That winter wheat is looking better than ever before at this time of the year.

That Miss Una Royal and Lina Snyder are going to attend the Manhattan College another three months.

That Dr. Vawter is looking toward Geuda Springs with a view of locating permanently.

That Mr. Marshall, of Leavenworth, and one of the Geuda Springs Town Company mem- bers, proposes to build a summer residence at Geuda Springs.

That Dr. Perry's houses are almost completed and ready for occupany.

BIRTH. That they have a new boarder at the bath house. It's a girl and Buckwalter is the happy man. He sets up the cigars.

That `tis an awfully bad year for candidates, and a good one for snakes, on account of the scarcity of "St. John's amendment."

That it is a good joke to buy one of those double strength lamp chimneys to take home and throw into the house for your wife. She thinks it will break, "you know," and gives a scream, and, the chimney hits the stove leg, well, she calls you an old soap keg, and you go and put the team away, get kicked in the abdomen by a mule, trying to figure out where that joke came in. The next time you buy, the cheap ones are good enough, and then you ain't liable to play jokes on your wife with that kind.

That Jake Musgrove is set up ready for business. Groceries as cheap as anywhere in Kansas.

That Patterson, the butcher, is going to tear down the old Salt City saloon building, move it to the springs, and construct a two-story house out of it.

That T. C. Mills is about to sell his three-year-old colt to Wm. Thompson, for $300; pretty good price for a colt.

That a party of young folks got badly fooled; went into the country to attend a supper by invitation, went early, stayed late, no supper, went home down in the mouth, and also in the region of the digestive organ.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup presiding. Roll call, present: councilmen Read, Gary, and Mater; City Attorney Seward; Clerk Beach. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

Petition of A. T. Spotswood and 12 others for sidewalk of usual width and construction, along the east side of block 153 and along the west side of blocks 172, 171, and 170 was presented. On motion of Mr. Gary the prayer of the petition was granted and the attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance in accordance therewith. Ninety days from the passage of the ordinance to be allowed property owners to complete the same.

The reports of Treasurer for months ending Jan. 15, Feb. 15, and March 15, were presented and referred to Finance Committee; also clerk's quarterly statement for quarter ending March 15, 1882, referred to same committee.

The following bills were allowed and ordered paid.

City officers salaries March $68.00.

C. W. Nichlos, work on streets, $19.50.

C. H. Wooden, removing nuisance, $3.75.

H. L. Thomas, street crossing and gutter, $11.75.

The following bills were approved and recommended to the County Commisioners for payment.

McGuire Bros., goods, city poor, $4.90.

J. A. Earnest, same $8.35.

G. A. Rhodes, coffin, same, $10.00.

It was moved by Mr. Read that a committee be appointed to confer with County Commissioners relative to cost of constructing a frame with wind mill attached on Court House Square. Carried.

The Mayor appointed Messrs. Gary and Read such committee.

On motion council adjourned to meet on Friday evening April 7th.

M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: D. C. BEACH, City Clerk.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Jake Musgrove, an old time Winfield boy, who has been running a store, trading in stock, and getting rich down at South Haven, Sumner County, for the past eight years, has opened a store at Geuda Springs. Jake is one of the squarest men Winfield ever produced, and will add much in building up the new home for invalids.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

A little five-year-old daughter of J. C. Fuller was walking the stringer of a picket fence Tuesday evening, and falling, caught her feet between the pickets, and was suspended until Mr. R. S. Wilson ran about a block and rescued her. The ankle was considerably sprained, but no bones were broken.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

It is no indication that Mr. O. M. Seward is not popular in this city because he received twenty-four votes for constable yesterday. Had Messrs. Speed and Chapman brought him out a day or two sooner, he would have swept the field.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

FIVE DOLLARS PREMIUM. We hereby offer five dollars premium for the finest and largest "Cuban Queen Water Melon," grown in Cowley County, between July 1st, and August 10th, 1882. BROTHERTON & SILVER, Seedmen.

[WINFIELD TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS.]

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Winfield Telephone Connections
FOR SOME REASON THEY SKIP #1 AND #2...AND NO. 6..????

3. M. L. Read's residence.

4. Fred. Whitney's residence.

5. M. L. Robinson's residence.

7. Hackney & McDonald's law office.

8. Wilson's transfer office.

9. The Court House.

10. Adam's express office.

11. Wells, Fargo express office.

12. A. H. Doane & Co.'s coal office.

13, THE COURANT office.

14. Carruthers' residence.

15. A. T. Spotswood & Co., grocery.

16. Bliss & Wood, city mills.

17. M. L. Read's bank.

18. The Courier office.

19. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe depot.

20. K. C., L. & S. depot.

21. Frank Manny's residence.

22. The Brettun.

23. Steinberger's residence.

24. J. P. Baden's general store.

25. Curns & Manser's loan office.

[PERSONALS.]

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Schofield & Keck now have a team of goats.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Mrs. C. A. Brown of Belle Plaine, Kansas, is stopping in the city at present.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The Courier office has been treated to a new coat of white-wash, which no doubt sur-prised the office as well as those who have called there since.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

James Kelly, who returned from New Mexico three weeks ago and has been laid up ever since with erysipelas, is again able to be out, though he looks considerable worsted.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

An important real estate transfer was consummated yesterday, Chas. C. Black selling the old Maris corner building occupied by J. P. Baden, to A. D. Speed, the consideration being $6,500.00.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Uncle Robert Hudson is refitting the Lindell Hotel in fine shape, and now offers to the public the best of accommodations at reasonable prices. His house is papered, painted, and calsomined throughout.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Fred C. Hunt is back from his visit to St. Louis, and reports a pleasant trip. Fred says they have a pretty good sized town over there, but that it doesn't seem as though it would be a pleasant place to live.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

A stock company is being organized at Harper, Anthony, and Medicine Lodge, for the purpose of connecting these three places by telephone. In our judgment it will be but a short time before all the principal villages of Southern Kansas will be thus connected.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Mr. Kennedy, the gentlemanly agent for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe company, says there will soon have to be additional help added to his force at this place, if business over their road continues to increase.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Tuesday we saw Frank Barclay striking out for Timber creek, with his double-action, duplex fishing-rod, which reminds us that the fishing season has opened, and now honest Ben Cox, Chapman, and the balance of the teamsters will have to take a back seat as for straight out, downright lying as the average fisherman can double-discount the mighty hunter.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Steinberger, of the Winfield Courant, had audacity enough to criticize a Methodist preacher, and now the women of that town are just going for him. We imagine that we see Stein down, not only upon his knees before them, but doubled up like a carpenter's rule, imploring their forgiveness as though his heart would break. Grenola Herald.

That doesn't begin to express it, Cratsley.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Prof. A. H. Tappan will commence a series of lessons in the art terpsichore, at the Opera House in this city on Thursday, April 6th, 1882. Lessons for children will begin at 4:30 in the afternoon, and lessons for adults at 8 o'clock in the evening. Mr. Tappan is an excellent instructor, and those who wish instructions in all the latest dances will never have a better opportunity to get instructions.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The Grenola Argus is no more, but in its place comes to us this week the Cana Valley Herald, published by Crotsley & Wilkinson. It is a great improvement on the former paper, larger and much more work done upon its news columns. Mr. Crotsley is a well informed gentleman, and possessed of ability to make the people of Grenola a good paper. We trust they may give him such encouragement as he merits, and that the Herald may become a leading light in Elk County.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The two names most frequently seen on boxes of produce transferred at this place, enroute for the western trade, are J. P. Baden and A. T. Spotswood of Winfield. These two firms are doing an immense grocery and produce business, and their names appear in the Winfield newspapers about as often as they do on the boxes of produce. We do not say it complainingly, but because we have seen the books and know what we are talking about, and state it is a fact that either of these two firms spends as much money for printer's ink every year as all the grocery houses in Newton combined. Stick a pin here. Newton Republican.

And having such men doing business in our town, Brother Lemmon, accounts for Winfield's visible superiority over Newton. It requires businessmen to make a town, and Winfield is filled with them. Come again.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The name of W. F. Tansey is added to our list of announcements today, as a candidate for reelection to the office of Justice of the Peace. Mr. Tansey has held the office to which he aspires for some time, and we have yet to hear the first case wherein he has not done his whole duty as such an officer. He is a sober, upright, and honest gentleman, and in every way worthy of the respect of the people of Winfield, and entitled to a hearty support at the hands of the voters.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

George Osterhout, in Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express office, has just received his spring invoice of house plants, and they are truly the finest assortment we have ever seen. Among them we noticed some of the finest Begonias, Geraniums, Maderia vines, roses, verbenas, petunias, oleanders, fuchsias, and new German Ivys, and callas that can be found in any market. George is an artist in caring for his plants, and those who want a fresh lot of the handsomest house plants, cannot find a better place anywhere in the west to buy them than here in Winfield, at the Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express office.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The Courier, as usual, gets off in error last week, concerning the passenger rates between Kansas City and Chicago, stating that tickets are selling between these two points for $5.00, while the facts are that no tickets are being sold for less than $7.00. Such published state- ments are very detrimental to our local agents here, causing the public to mistrust their veracity, when they are charged more for through tickets than these published statements say they are selling for, and the Courier should be a little more careful in its statements.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

J. S. Sturgis and a Mr. Best and two sons, both young men, of Moline, four of the most substantial, enterprising, and wealthy gentlemen in that section, have been looking over our town today and studying our future. Mr. Best is looking for a location to put in a large new grist mill for his two sons, and they seemed to be favorably impressed with Winfield. We hope they may conclude to come here, as such men are the kind required to boost us along still faster.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Arriving home Thursday morning from a dance at Arkansas City, Dave Harter cycloned his buggy in front of THE COURANT office, and it is a little the most complete wreck we have seen recently. We presume Dave went to sleep immediately after letting his girl out of the buggy, and the team in returning to the stable got tangled up with a post. Dave was considerably injured himself, we understand.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The Wichita Times does not take very well to Judge Christian's lecture on "Ireland and the Irish," and says it is a disappointment. While the old gentleman may not make it what some orators could, he will not be offended at Shelton, because these Dutch never do speak favorably of anything modern. The trouble with the Times man is that he can't "catch on."

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

We are unauthorized to announce John Ledlie as a candidate for the office of constable of either the first or second ward of the city of Winfield, subject to the court, without going behind the returns. Come to think about it, though, as we bring John's frame before our mind's eye, we don't know but what he has first-class physical qualifications for an alderman.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

George B. Dusinberre came over from Howard Thursday evening after a mare taken by J. Q. Burchfield, of that place, from the Lindley boys of this county, under a chattel mortgage.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

Mr. Jacob Seeley and family left for Nothern Iowa Wednesday morning. Mr. Seeley was an excellent citizen and we regret to lose him. He will go into the stock business in Iowa.

[ITEMS FROM "CLODHOPPER" RE OMNIA.]

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The people of Omnia are taking steps to solve the fuel and protection question, by planting peach trees. Dr. S. Daniels last year planted some fifteen acres, and this year W. S. and C. P. Cogswell have planted about ten acres each. They don't propose to spend their time, patience, and muscle on water elm knots at seventy-five cents a load, any longer than it will take for our excellent soil to produce peach wood.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

As intimated in our last, the people in the southwest corner of district 113, who were deprived of their privileges by the removal of the school house, are, in connection with others in the corners of Mt. Vernon and Baltimore districts, petitioning for a new district, lapping around on the south and east of 126, which territory will all be contained in about three sections, and propose to build a school house on the southeast corner of 126.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

MARRIED. Upper Timber Creek indulged in another wedding on Thursday, the 23rd inst., when at the residence of the bride's father, Miss Mary Adams was married to Mr. Nicholas Haris, of Elk County, at 1 o'clock P. M., by the Rev. Firestone. A large assembly of neighbors and friends witnessed the ceremony. Immediately after the blushing couple departed for their future home on Elk river, followed by the good wishes of their hosts of friends for their happiness and prosperity.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

MARRIED. Tonight invitations are out for a repetition of the same popular drama, at the residence of our worthy German friend, Carver, lower down on Timber Creek, with an entire new cast: Miss Betsy Ann Carver taking the difficult but pleasant role of bride, and Mr. John Stout will ably second her as the groom.

NOTE: FIRST PART OF NEXT COLUMN IN NEWSPAPER WAS TORN OUT...

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

An Otto correspondence who signs himself "New Subscriber," gives vent to his feelings in the following manner.

Pretty much all the farmers' faces we have seen look glad and joyous at the prospects for an excellent crop this year. They say we have had rain enough to make a crop, if no more should fall. The wheat looks oh, so utter, too nice for anything. The cattle look so happy and contented as they roam over our thousand hills, nipping the first green shoots of the tender herbage as it comes forth to gladden nature. The ground for the corn crop is nearly all pre- pared for planting, in which business many are now engaged. One gentleman planted eight acres of corn three or four weeks ago, and so far as we know, it is doing well. Otto post office has been moved up to Virgil school house, district 102, eight miles due south of Dexter, on the township line. E. P. Miller is the gentlemanly and accommodating postmaster. Mr. Miller also keeps a store, hotel, and a feed stable, to all of which he seems to be doing a thriving business. Mr. Gooch is the village blacksmith, has a good business, and gives satisfaction. We call the town Otto after the post office. It is a good business point, being removed quite a distance from any town of importance. In the few post offices we have visited during the distribution of the mails in this eastern part of the County, we have been astonished at the immense number of COURANTS, one being dropped in nearly every box in the office. Our citizens like good papers and choice intellectual literature.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

We noticed some very mysterious actions about noon time on the part of C. C. Harris, who acted as though he had been morally corrupted by the allurements of a hen roost. The first time we noticed him he emerged from a back alley accompanied by a basket, which seemed to cause him an unnatural amount of anxiety. We thought at first that C. C., being a single man, was a little nervous about being seen with a basket. Will Smith, of the lumber yard, with his usual keen eyesight, looked at things in a different light, however, and proposed a personal examination of the basket and contents, and thereupon made an excur- sion after Harris, who sought refuge in his den. Our feelings at this time were numerous, and we immediately found business which called us into the Harris neighborhood. C. C.'s explanation was eminently satisfactory to Mr. Smith and ourselves. He murmured something about the exportation of some kind of screws as we quietly left the room and drew our coat sleeve defensively across our mustache.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

A. H. Green, of this city, one of the most successful and enterprising land brokers in Kansas, has opened a branch office at Arkansas City, which will be under the personal super- vision of Nat. Snider. We presume there is no question but that Green has sold more land in Cowley County during the past six years than any other two agents in Southern Kansas, and there is no doubt but that his Arkansas City office will soon build up a good business. One thing those people down there can safely bank on; he is straight and reliable in every transaction.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

A number of the Creswell delegates to the Republican county convention held in this city last fall have been subpoenaed to appear before the United States grand jury at Topeka next week, to give evidence concerning a colored gentleman named Andrews being requested by the proprietors of the Brettun to not go into the dining room to eat when the room was filled with white people. Brother Harter says, "Let `em go in; that he is running his own shop and proposes to fire [missing words: torn from paper] he pleases."

[INDIANS.]

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882. Front Page.

The Commissioner of Indian affairs is quoted as saying that there will be no more Indian pow-wows in Washington while he is commissioner. If Commissioner Price has decided to put a stop to this absurd custom, he will, at least in one respect, exhibit good common sense in dealing with the Indians. The practice of an Indian agent selecting half a dozen wild savages with whom to form a peripatetic show and afford an excuse for filching a large expense account from the public treasury when he may wish to visit the East, upon the pretense that the Indians wish to confer with the Great Father of the national capital, is as vicious as it is fanical [word partially blocked out] and absurd.

[INDIANS.]

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882. Editorial Column.

The Osages recently held an election for head chief, all the same as white men. Joseph Pawneepashee was the successful candidate, beating Hard Robe by six votes. The result was satisfactory to both sides, and an account of the election says that it marks an era in the advancement of the Osages toward civilization.

[Note: Ignored this article with respect to Indians. Pah-ne-no-pah-she and Hard Rope appeared as above. Wrong!]

[PERSONALS.]

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Mrs. Capt. Lowery is visiting friends in the East at present.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

T. K. Johnston will be home from Durango the latter part of this week.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Ben. Simpson, of Miami County, has been reappointed U. S. Marshal for Kansas.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

O. F. Boyle was the only member of the city council of Durango who was reelected.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Messrs. Hyde & Long have the contract for the carpenter work of the new Conklin building.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Charlie France and Tip Davenport, two of the jolliest fellows in Arkansas City, were up here last Saturday.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

About $2,000 to loan on good real estate security, on terms to suit the borrower. HENRY E. ASP.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Crow Dog, who murdered Spotted Tail, has been sentenced to hang May 11. This is a case in which the Tail went before the Dog.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Nobble E. Dawson, a brother of our Wm. Dawson, has recently been appointed stenographer of the House of Representatives at Washington.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

James Bradley, ex-county Superintendent of Chautauqua County, has accepted a situation in the land office of P. H. Albright & Co., of this city, and will move his family here from Sedan in the coming week, and will make Winfield his future home. We are always pleased to welcome such young men as Mr. Bradley to Winfield.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

The office hours of the telephone central office on Sunday hereafter will be from 8:30 to 10 in the forenoon and from 1 to 6 in the afternoon. Office hours on week days will be from 7 A. M. to 10 P. M.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Charles Campbell, Esq., of Short Hills, New Jersey, is here looking up a location. He thinks some of joining Mr. Thorpe in the tanning business. We hope he may, as it would make a strong firm.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Southern Kansas is the best place on earth to raise sheep. Wool and mutton are good crops. Let us have more sheep and then a woolen mill right here at Winfield.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

MARRIED. Married at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Frederick, of Winfield, April 9th, 1882, by Rev. J. Cairns, Mr. Henry Phenix and Miss Mary J. Frederick.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Real estate transfers have been filed with the Register of Deeds, since April 5, 1882, to the valuation of $61,843,000, representing sixty-one transfers.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

There is considerable talk of another large carriage manufactory coming to Winfield. There is no better town in southern Kansas for it.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Allen Johnson is home again after a short visit to his old home. He looks as hale and hearty as ever, and his trip seems to have agreed with him.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

While in Arkansas City yesterday C. A. Bliss took a look through the Ayres mill on the canal. He pronounces it to be a good one.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Windmills are becoming numerous about town. Soon every person who has a plot of ground will have one of these useful institutions.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

A. H. Arment has bought the stock of the Champion furniture store of George Rhodes, and will continue business at the old stand.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

G. A. Hamilton, S. A. Brodhead, and William Carter, of Belle Plaine, are stopping at the Brettun and looking over our country.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

O. P. Darst, guardian, has been ordered by the Probate Court to invest $600 in real estate for the benefit of his ward, Ira Allison.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Charley Richards, who has been spending the winter here, returned to his home at Columbus, Ohio, last Thursday.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Speed, Seward, and Smith went out fishing the other afternoon with unusual good success. Speed caught a terrible cold, Seward caught a glimpse of his best girl as he passed her home, and Smith caught the toe of Frank Manny's number eleven boot, for fooling around his premises. They returned home just after sundown with a long string of excuses, telling how busy they had been, and that they could not get time to go fishing on such a fine afternoon.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Dr. H. R. Wilson, our former popular citizen, who has been engaged in the mercantile business at LaCygne, Linn County, is down for a few days visiting old friends, and express- ing his regrets for having left us. There is a strong probability that the Dr. will return to his first and sweetest love in the sweet by and by. We could see signs of it in his eye.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Mr. R. Cornell, an eastern gentleman who thought last week of engaging in business here, left this afternoon for Iowa. He had rented a house, paid two months' rent in advance, and in a fit of homesickness started east again where he has some relatives. He was about as homesick as any man we have seen lately.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

The contracts for the erection of the Conklin building were all let yesterday except the carpenter work and excavation. J. W. Connor does the masonry, J. W. Crane the plastering, J. M. Reid, the painting, and Horning Robinson & Co., the roofing, and J. B. Magill, the Iron work.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Mrs. E. G. Sayles left Arkansas City last Saturday for her home in Brooklyn, New York. Mrs. Sayles came west about six months ago for recreation and goes back to her musical labors very much rested and pleased with our western country.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

MARRIAGE LICENSES.
The following marriage licenses have been issued by Judge Gans, since April 1st.

Edward McAllister and Lovina Pierce.

Henry Phenix and Mary J. Frederick.

S. D. Klingman and Mrs. M. E. O'Dell.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

We like Frank Jennings, but he is now subject to no little joking on account of the manner in which the Courier slobbered all over him for having given an opinion and having it sustained by the Commissioners, and Judge Torrance, as well, to the effect that the officers were not entitled to their fees in criminal cases, when the defense was acquitted. The officers interested did not feel inclined to accept the opinion as final, appealed to the Supreme Court, and that tribunal having reversed the decision, the boys will now get their fees and the county will be called upon to put up a few dollars costs. It will now be in order for the Courier to switch, declare the County Attorney ought to have known better, and give him a genuine drubbing, just for luck. Not in earnest, of course, but simply as a matter of form. Of course, Frank was a brilliant attorney when he objected to the allowing of these claims; but now that the Supreme Court says he was wrong, former comments do not go, and the Courier must right itself or not be the champion of the taxpayer.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

John D. Pryor is getting it on the nose regularly now. A week ago he had the misfortune to kill his last calf with a stone. Then we were gulled into lying about him going into the butcher business. Then to cap the whole thing, last evening when it commenced raining, John started home from the lodge room in a dead run, when it was so dark he could hardly keep to the sidewalk. As he was dashing along, something came against him like a cyclone going down hill, and John went home and had his mouth dressed up so as to be able to work today. This morning he came up the street with the intention of sweeping up the remains of the man who had run against him, but the flood had carried away all signs of the collision.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

James B. Moore bid farewell to Winfield, for a time at least, Friday, and started for Fargo, Dakota Territory, where he will look after the interests of his firm before returning to Hartford, his home, for the summer. Jim is an excellent young man and made many friends here, who will be pleased to see him return at any future time. He really seems like one of our own boys.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Billy Impson has put up quite a machine for the manufacture of ice cream, and will be able to furnish the finest frost during the summer, in large or small quantities, either for private or public use. This new machine is propelled by horse power, and Billy is able to grind out ten gallons of the stuff at one grind. He proposes to do the ice cream business here this season.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Jake Nixon, our Register of Deeds, has just received official notice from the Commis sioner of Patents that his patent of an improvement on sulky plows has been examined and allowed. The application was filed at Washington March 2nd. This is good news for Jake, and he looks forward to the time when he will be a bloated bond holder.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Last Saturday J. P. Baden sold his house and lot on tenth avenue to Dr. Schofield, and yesterday he bought the Dr. Davis residence on the corner of eighth avenue and Manning street, paying we understand $1,500 for the same.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

A sufficient number of sheep men failing to be present at the courthouse Monday, no public shearing was called, nor even a meeting held. We do not know what the cause of the small attendance was.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Sunday Riverside Park was thrown open for vehicles and during the day probably three hundred buggies and carriages, including baby carriages, passed through the gates, and hundreds of people on foot were going and coming all day. It is safe to say that two-thirds of the city's population visited this popular resort during the day. The blue grass that was sown last fall has made a splendid stand and with proper care will soon cover the entire surface when the grounds will be simply perfect. If future generations don't erect a monu- ment to the memory of Messrs. Read and Robinson, S. C. Smith and Capt. Lowery, to whom they are principally indebted for this institution, they will neglect their duty. In the meantime we would like to see this generation chip in and put up some rustic seats and otherwise adorn the grounds which they will use so much the coming summers.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Misfortunes never come singly. Sunday night Dr. Davis had a valuable horse stray away from his stable. Monday afternoon one of his little boys had a finger cut off in a cutting box, and the same evening the Dr. received a severe kick on the leg from a vicious horse standing in the stable. The only consolation he has is that he advertised the strayed horse in THE COURANT, and found him Monday.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

It was Hobert Vermilye who stopped John Pryor as he was running home in the storm Friday night. He stopped him on his mouth and nose, but it was sometime after John was in bed with a plaster on his mug before Hobert knew he had been knocked down, and not until Saturday evening did he ascertain the cause of his soreness. Pryor looked around for his friend a few minutes after the collision, but could not find him, and supposed he had run. But all the while Hobert was lying there upon the ground senseless. It was not until after he had been rained on for an hour or so that he came to and got up. Each thought he had been struck by lightning. There is a little moral to this whole business, boys! Hereafter, when it is so dark that you can't see anyone in front of you, don't run into them.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

OBITUARY. Died, on the 10th inst., Frank Hammer Cole, aged 11 years 3 months and twenty-one days. He was buried this morning with honor, from the residence of M. L. Read, Esq., that gentleman being chief mourner, while Mr. George Darling officiated as sexton and undertaker. While it would seem that eleven years is not much in the life of a human being, there is no doubt he died of old age. Frank's early life was somewhat checkered. He was born near Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, on the farm of Hon. D. J. Cole, now a prominent Greenbacker of Great Bend, Kansas. When but a few months old, he was kidnapped by Frank Hammer, a prominent citizen of Beardstown, who had him properly christened, calling him Dan, in honor of Mr. Cole. He came to Kansas with Mr. Read, we believe, sometime in 1872 or 1873. Mr. Read, being a sensible specie paying man and abhoring Greenback heresy, had the name changed to Frank, whether by act of the legislature or not, we can't say. There is no doubt but that he lived happily in Mr. Read's family. Certain it is he was well cared for. Those of us who saw him every day will bear cheerful testimony to his well fed body and rubicund countenance. His coat was always of the finest texture and latest pattern. He was not very large, but he strutted around with his silver collar and brass exemption tag with all the pride of the largest Newfoundland.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Frank Manny has for sale in any quantity cabbage, tomatoes, and sweet potato plants of all the different varieties. Each one purchasing 10,000 plants and over at one time will be presented with a chromo, either Jesse James, Saint John, the present Governor, or of the next Governor of Kansas.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Arkansas City folks complain loudly because the town seems to be infested with women of easy virtue. It's the women of uneasy virtue that bothers the Wichita fellows.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

E. I. Johnson, assessor of Sheridan township, has made his report to the County Clerk in a neat manner. The increase in population in Sheridan over last year is eighteen.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

T. B. Ware, a farmer living in Vernon township, received a car load of lumber from Chicago this morning, which he is going to use in some substantial improvements on his farm.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday morning, and have been busy transacting the usual routine of business. All three members of the Board were in attendance.

The personal property tax of Ezra Meach has been remitted in each township where he is taxed with sheep, except in Walnut.

The appeal of Thomas Parvin in a matter from school district eighty-nine was rejected, and the action on the County Superintendent sustained.

In the matter of the L. M. Brown County road, the Board ordered the road open from the southeast corner of section 20, west one mile to the southwest corner of the same section, township 30, range 6.

Hayworth county road ordered opened from the northeast corner of section 2, to the southeast corner of section 14, township 20, range 6.

The petition from district fifty-three has been laid over until the July session of the Board.

The petition of D. S. Roach for a ferry on the Arkansas river was granted, and the County Clerk directed to issue license for one year.

Road tax, $1.60, was remitted to W. J. Orr on the northeast quarter of section 35, township 31, range 4, in Fairview township.

The Board then took up the claims filed against the county and proceeded to audit them.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

G. A. Rhodes, who has had about thirty red birds in the front window of his store room, opened the window the other day, restoring the little singers to light and liberty. They lingered around a few minutes, thinking there must be something wrong, and then flew away to the timbers, their natural house.

We have often thought that a book could be written on the cruelty practiced in confining these beauties of the forests in cages, thus robbing them of all they possessed, their freedom to fly where they choose. There are many arguments against such cruelties. If it is kept up, it won't be long before there will be no red birds to cage in Kansas as has been demonstrated in the eastern states. At many places in the east where the forests were filled a few years ago with these wild birds, not a one can be found today, they having emigrated it is supposed to escape being captured by people who would cage them to sing a few months and then die in their confinement.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

W. A. Majors has filed his annual settlement as administrator of the estate of W. R. Majors, deceased, with the Probate Judge. He was then ordered by the court to make prorata payment to creditors of the second class, and to give notice and make final settlement at the next July term of court.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

A claim of M. D. Read for $478.81 has been allowed by Judge Gans, against the estate of S. L. Brettun, deceased. Also, one of Horning, Robinson & Co., for $25 has been allowed. Also, one of J. W. Conner for $215.00, and one of J. M. Alexander for $180, and one of A. G. Wilson for $135.42.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

NOTICE. Dr. F. F. Davis of Marion, Kansas, will be at the 9th Avenue Hotel, Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, on the 20th day of April, 1882, and will remain until the first day of May, where he can be consulted as a Specialist on the following line of diseases: Tumors of all kinds, Glandular Enlargements, Hemorrhoids, or Piles, Fistula and Catarrh, Cancers, Malignants, Ulcers, and all diseases of the skin. No charges for consultation. Reasonable fees for treatment.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

New Organs in elegant case, warranted for six years, $65.00. New Rosewood Pianos, largest scale, $200.00. We are not agents, but buy for cash only, and have no rent nor traveling expenses to pay, therefore we can sell as low as any music house in the United States. ED. FARRINGER, WINFIELD MUSIC HOUSE.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

SPRING OPENING. At Friend's Millinery House, Winfield, Kansas, Mrs. Friend will display Chicago, New York, and St. Louis Pattern Bonnets and Hats April 17th and 18th. All are invited.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Mrs. Charles Bahntge left yesterday morning for a visit to her old home, Joplin, Missouri. Now, if Charlie goes to flirting with the young ladies too much, we'll just squawk, as we consider him under our care until Mrs. Bahntge returns.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

The executors of S. L. Brettun, deceased, have filed their annual settlement with the Probate Court, which has been accepted and approved. It shows the handling of something like $30,000 in funds during the past year.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Geo. Cole, assessor of Ninnescah township, was the first one to make his returns to the County Clerk. The report is neatly prepared, and shows an increase in population over last year of seventy-six.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Elizabeth Crane has made final settlement as the executrix of the estate of Jacob T. Crane, deceased. The settlement was approved by the Probate Judge, and Mrs. Crane dis- charged as such executrix.

[Next two entries about estate settlements. Both almost illegible. One concerns party by the name of S. L. ; the other estate of R. A. Thompson. MAW]

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Chas. A. Black, executor, has been authorized by the Probate Court to compromise a claim with Mary Dillsaver, a creditor of the estate of S. L. Brettun, deceased.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

One hundred and sixteen taxpayers of Sheridan township favor the repeal of the herd law to take effect in four or five years, while only nine oppose the move.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

LOST. Between Rock and Winfield, a buffalo robe. Name of R. Schofield is on inside. Return to Schofield & Keck's livery stable and get a reward.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

FOR SALE. Two Phaetons, one buggy and one family wagon, three springs and two seats. Will either sell for cash, give time on part, or trade. Call at Schofield & Keck's livery stable.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Winfield has about thirty telephones "in active operation." Winfield is more like a city than any other town in Southern Kansas. Fredonia Citizen.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Geo. W. Robinson has made final settlement as administrator of the Thomas J. Harris estate, the same being approved and he discharged by the court.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

J. H. Hamilton has been ordered by the Probate Court to sell the personal property belonging to the estate of the minor heir of C. W. Dreman, deceased.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

George W. Clark, of Longton, Elk County, dropped in to see THE COURANT today, on his return home from New Mexico.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

A claim of Lynn & Loose against the estate of Sarah D. Johnson, deceased, has been allowed in Probate Court.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

DIED. Mrs. Ida Greely Smith, eldest daughter of the late Horace Greely, died yesterday of diphtheria.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Elizabeth Smith has made final settlement as administratrix of the estate of C. S. Smith, deceased.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Corn for sale by the wagon load. Enquire at McGuire Bros. GEO. H. CRIPPEN.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Kansas has 1,400,000 sheep, and the number is increasing rapidly.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "MUNROE" - CHIMES FROM BETHEL.]

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Norman Shirtliff is hedging his place.

Farmers are about through planting corn.

Absence prevented me from getting a letter in last week.

A horse race and preaching at Bethel last Sunday evening.

Grandpa Binkey, who was taken to Illinois a few days ago, is recovering.

R. I. Hogue, of Olive, has planted out ten acres in an apple orchard.

Mrs. Maggie Robinson, of ElDorado, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mentch.

John Weakley is planting ornamental trees, and beautifying his residence. Likewise T. E. Gellilun.

BORN. Born to Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Wilson, a fine girla ten pound girl.

Miss Amanda Davis is visiting friends at Bethel. Henry is supremely happy. No wonder he disfigured his face last Saturday.

Aunt Martha Harris, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is visiting her twin brother, 'Squire Anderson.

John K. Hedge of Noble County, Ohio, is stopping with Mr. Younts, of Olive. Mr. Hedge is a gentleman of education and means. He will no doubt locate in our neighborhood.

George Brown is cutting down his Lumbardy poplar for wood.

Gussie Mentch returned from the far west one day last week, after an absence of about three days in Harper County, Kansas. After supper he folded his arms and took a walk over his father's farm. At the stable he remarked that old Fan looked natural, but his young sisters had grown entirely out of his knowledge, and that he hardly knew the place.

Sam Burger was the victim of an April fool, and nearly got the fillin [?] kicked out of himself in consequence. Sam let a young lad have his gun to go snipe hunting. This lad, to play a joke on Sam, put about a quarter of a pound of shot on as much powder, and called Sam out April 1st to shoot at some snipes nearby. Sam took dead aim and blazed away. I pause to laugh. After turning exactly thirteen somersaults in mid air, he called himself to a halt. Then examining to see if any bones were broken, and to take a long breath, he asked his sister if she saw that comet strike him.

George Arnold is another of our young men who came to grief, and will cause his name to go thundering down the ages. One evening not long ago he went out in the wheat field after a cow which had broken loose, and still had about eight or ten feet of rope attached to her. George crawled up and got hold of the rope, twisted it well around his hand, and then raised up. The cow started off rather unexpectedly, and jerked him down and dragged him to the house, a distance of about two hundred yards. George was heart sick; he wasn't hurt much, but somehow or other he wanted to get on the windy side of himself. Then the idea of driving a cow home in that style, and in grass, beat him. After donning his Sunday suit and throwing the one he had just abandoned behind the hog pen, he made a rush for the stable to avoid coming in smelling distance of anyone, mounted his best horse, and sped toward town. I think he will vote to repeal the herd law. MUNROE.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

The school boys' kites are already beginning to ornament the telephone wires.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

George T. Wilson has moved his stock next door to J. B. Lynn's store room.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

The stone masons have commenced work on the Hudson Brothers new jewelry store building on the east side of Main street.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Mrs. Impson has gone to Kansas City to visit her relatives. We fear the boys will have to go in and console Billy or he may go into a decline as he says he never felt anymore wretched in his life.

AD: BILLY IMPSON'S ICE CREAM PARLORS....Ice Cream, Lemonade and the Finest Fruits the market affords. Fresh Oranges and Lemons always in full stock.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

W. P. Hackney and A. H. Green did the dirty work for the ticket termed prohibition by the Courier. We have always been told that the views of the two men were entirely different upon the prohibition question.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Tom Wright and D. W. Frew have opened up a livery, feed, and sale stable on Ninth Avenue, opposite Doane's coal yard. They are putting in good stock, have excellent accom- modations for transients, and will treat all well who favor them with their patronage. Give them a trial, after you have seen their ad. in this issue.

AD: WRIGHT & FREW, LIVERY, FEED & SALE STABLE, Opposite Doane & Co.'s Coal Office, Winfield, Kansas. Good teams furnished on reasonable terms. Best of attention given to the care of stock, and a large high fenced lot for herds of stock of all kinds. Give them a trial.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Mart Robinson brings flattering reports from his new town, Robinson, in New Mexico, and says the star of the Black Range stands high in the heavens, and everything looks exceedingly flattering for the Winfield boys who opened up that camp and have assisted largely in building up the now flourishing little town of Robinson.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Judge Torrance has issued a new set of court rules for the Thirteenth Judicial District, which have been printed and bound in neat form. These new rules prescribe that on the third day of the term the court will make a new assignment. All parties interested will be required to take notice, and attorneys in cases in court are expected to be present and assist the court in making the assignments.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

That item of ours a few days ago about John D. Pryor buying the Winfield meat market was all a lie, and Geo. Miller was to blame for it. John threw a stone at his calf the day before, and killed it, the stone striking it in the forehead, and the bloody butcher induced us to misrepresent John in consequence.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Last Thursday H. H. Causey, living four miles west of town, shot B. F. Saunders, who lives on a farm adjoining, throwing some fifty-nine shot in his left leg and thirteen in the right. The difficulty arose over the possession of a piece of land cut off of Causey's farm by recent survey and added to the Saunders farm. Mr. Saunders went onto the strip to plow and Causey ordered him to leave. Saunders refused to leave and insisted on going ahead with the plowing, when Causey shot him, taking effect as above. Dr. Phelps was called and dressed the wounds and Mr. Saunders is getting along very well. Mr. Causey was arrested and had a preliminary examination before Squire Smith, at Burden, on Monday and was bound over to court, the bond being placed at one thousand dollars. Burden Enterprise.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Will W. Frye, who many of our young people will remember, especially some of the young ladies, has left Oswego and gone to Socorro, New Mexico, to take charge of the Socorro Sun, whose present proprietor and editor is a dashing young widow. We trust Will will make the Sun shine.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

About a year ago Ed. Bedilion and some of the other county officers had their fee bills rejected by the County Commissioners under advice of the County Attorney. They appealed to the District Court, which decided that in certain criminal cases where a conviction was not had, the county was not liable for the officers' costs. An appeal was then taken to the Supreme Court, which has reversed the lower court's decision, and the boys will get their fees.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Some of our citizens, among whom are Sam. Myton, M. L. Read, J. L. Horning, Robin- son, and others, are not going to have their yards dried out anymore, nor take chances on being burned out by a fire. They are having windmills put up and making extensive private water works improvements around their premises. Frank Barclay has just received the piping for the completion of these works.

Cowley County Courant, April 13, 1882.

Cowley County is always ahead in everything good. She now comes to the front with the largest heifer in the world. This fine heifer belongs to our fellow townsman, W. L. Mullen, and is the finest specimen of the bovine specie we have ever seen, heard of, or read about. She was raised by Mr. R. S. Stevens on Timber creek about seven miles northeast of Win- field, and is now four years old, clear white, and weighs three thousand pounds. Her form is perfect, and as smooth as an artist could paint a picture. She is five feet eleven inches high, eleven feet around girth, thirty-six inches across the hips, twenty-six inches around the fore- arm, and twelve feet long. Mr. Mullen purchased this heifer last fall, and has given her the best of care. During the past five months she has gained in weight six hundred pounds, an average of four pounds per day, and is still increasing in the same proportion. Stockmen from every direction have visited Winfield to see this extraordinary animal, and now Mr. Mullen has an offer of $1,500.00 for her delivered in Chicago. He has contracted with the Santa Fe company for a special car, fixed up to accommodate her, and will start east in a few days, stopping at different places to exhibit her as the "Cowley County Calf," and thinks now, he will accept the Chicago offer for her, should he not be able to do better.

He will only travel for a short distance at a time, in order that she may have ample opportunity to rest up, and not became fatigued from the journey east. In this, he evidently treats her with more consideration than many men do their wives. "Kansas Queen," as Mr. Mullen calls our fine heifer, is a wonderful animal, and we are proud to record her as a Cowley County production.