ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER.
[From Wednesday, May 24, 1882, through August 2, 1882.]
[From Wednesday, May 24, 1882, through August 2, 1882.]
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
One hundred years are required for a walnuttree to grow to good size for lumber. Lumbermen say three-fourths of thegood black walnut trees in this country have been cut down during the pastten years.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The first use we hear that was made of cottonwas for candlewicks, in 1300. Now it is stated that houses can be builtof cotton and straw, which, under a chemical treatment, are compressed intoslabs, and become as hard and as firm as stone. The material neither warpsnor cracks, and is both fire and damp proof.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Cherokee Advocate says that "ourdelegation" are hopeful of defeating, in the lower house, the rightof way bills for two or three railroads, which have passed the senate. Thefollowing item, in another column of the same issue, is in a good deal lesshopeful vein: "Agent Tufts, who has just returned from Washington,says that there is a different atmosphere around there regarding Indiansthan he ever noticed before. His opinion is that the lower house is worsethan the senatein fact, Mr. Tufts says our people had better be puttingtheir houses in order."
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Washington, May 17. Agent Lewellyn telegraphsthe commissioner of Indian affairs, that in view of the failure of Congressto make an appropriation for subsisting the Mescalero Apaches, and in viewof the fact that the beef and flour on hand will only last until about July1st, and that these Indians have no means of subsisting themselves, it seemsto him that it will be good policy to transfer them to the war department,who should take charge of them before starvation compels them to commitdepredations, which will lead to great loss of life and the destructionof valuable property. As soon as the supplies are cut off, the militarywill have to act. Therefore, I think it advisable that the troops take chargeof the Mescalero Apaches at once. Nothing short of force can compel themto remain on their reservations. This matter simply means to me the Mescaleros'extermination.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
M. E. Festival tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Biscuit and Molasses tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
A. A. Newman is now in New York.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Highland Hall boom is still on the tapis.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Emporia fair grounds have been sold fordebt.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Winfield men come to Arkansas City to buy furniture.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Quite a frost last Monday morning, but no damagedone.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Trask on May18, 1882, a son.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mr. Chas. Shonts, of Augusta, is in the cityvisiting friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Walnut River is on a high as a result ofthe recent heavy rains.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
D. A. McIntire, Geuda's enterprising liveryman, was in the city Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Pink Fouts, the genial Willow Springs sheepman, was in the city this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mrs. A. A. Newman will spend the summer monthsat her former home, Weld, Maine.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Herman Godehard says he will move into his newstore room just as soon as it is completed.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Too, too Sweet! The hot biscuits and maple sugarat the M. E. Social in Huey's building tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mrs. W. W. McKnight, of Winterset, Iowa, andher daughter, Miss Nellie, are in the city visiting friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Last Monday saw our streets literally crowdedwith teams from the country and Indian teams after supplies.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Wm. Berkey, Salt City's live merchant, was inthe city yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
G. H. McIntire and the parties subpoenaed beforethe Grand Jury at Topeka returned therefrom last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
We had the pleasure of meeting Major R. Pickering,clerk of the Otoe Agency, during his recent trip to this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Bell, ofthis city, on Saturday last, a bouncing girl baby. All concerned are gettingalong nicely.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Maj. A. C. Williams, now engaged as school teacherat Pawnee Agency, spent several days of last week in this city visitingrelatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Manly Capron has new potatoes fully as largeas a good-sized hen egg. They were raised on his residence lots in the northwestpart of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mr. R. Sheen, G. M. W. of Ancient Order of UnitedWorkmen in Kansas, was in the city on Monday last on business connectedwith the order.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
We hear talk about the organizing of a jointstock company in this city having for its object the raising and sellingof cattle. There's millions in it.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
We will give a premium book for the first dozenears of corn received at this office. The book is a finely illustrated workon the horse and his diseases.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The new Baptist church at Winfield will be dedicatednext Sunday. Members of that denomination living in Arkansas City are invitedto participate.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
A large train of Wichita Agency teams was onour streets yesterday, and our photogra pher, I. H. Bonsall, pointed hispicture gun at em with "boss" results.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
I. H. Bonsall's Photograph Gallery is suppliedwith all the latest improvements and all desiring photographs can get themfinished in the highest style of the art.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Board of County Commissioners will meetas a board of Equalization on the first Monday in June, 1882, and will probablyremain in session for two or three days.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The first through herd of cattle, says the CaldwellPost, arrived on the Salt Fork last week. They were driven by Mr.Graham, and numbered 1,200 two- and three-year old steers.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mr. F. C. Leach's residence on Sixth Streethas been fixed up in good shapea porch added thereto and otherwise improved,thereby adding much to its convenience, as well as appearance.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Under the new regulation the U. S. Marshal willhave but one deputy in each county. G. H. McIntire has received his commissionas Deputy U. S. Marshal in Cowley County. Good.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mr. Henry E. Woolheater, of Peabody, Kansas,a brother of our energetic gravel train conductor, made the city a visiton Monday last, and of course found time to call upon the TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Messrs. Davis, Durr, and Pickle, of this city,returned with 100 head of stock from the southeast part of the Territorylast week. They are at present holding them south of this city in the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Our friend, Thomas E. Berry, trader at Pawnee,arrived in this place last Monday from Kansas City, whither he had beento replenish his stock of goods. He leaves for his home in the land of "Lo"tomorrow morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Read the special of T. H. McLaughlin in thisissue. He has a first-class assortment of everything pertaining to a Grocery,or, in his own words, "has everything you want to eat."
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NOTICES: Canned Vegetables, Cheap at McLaughlin's.
You can buy Wool Twine cheap of McLaughlin.
Buy your Harvest supplies of McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has Corn Bran and Chop Feed.
McLaughlin has anything you want to eat.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Ladies of the M. E. Church will give a HotMaple Sugar and Biscuit Festival, on Wednesday evening, May 24th, in Huey'sbuilding, on Summit Street. Everybody is cordially invited.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Judging from the appearance of C. R. Sipes'and G. W. Miller's store rooms, the old fashioned stoves will take a backseat this summer and give place to oil and gasoline stoves. A decided changefor the better.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
T. C. Bird and son returned from the Territorylast week with 119 head of cattle pur- chased of the Pottawatomie and SeminoleIndians. They are holding the same in the Territory, some fourteen milessouth of this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
W. F. Dickinson, one of the oldest settlersin Bolton Township, returned to his first love, from California, yesterday.We think he has come to stay this time, and commend him therefor, for heowns one of the best improved places in the township.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Ancient Order of United Workmen will holdtheir picnic at Riverside Park, in the city of Winfield, on Thursday, May25th, 1882. All the lodges in the southwestern part of the State are invitedto attend and bring their families.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Frank Speers had a valuable horse severely injuredlast Monday morning by running foul of the barbed wire that surrounds Newman'spasture, in which it was loose. All barbed wire fences should have at leastone board on top, to prevent such casualties.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The initial number of the Redfield Courier;published at Redfield, Dallas County, Iowa, by J. T. Floyd, is before us.Its editor was formerly one of Cowley County's foremost school teachers,and we heartily wish him and his new enterprise a long life of prosperity.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The following named gentlemen are the delegatesto the Emporia convention from Sumner County: J. M. Herman, Mulvane; O.E. Kimball, Oxford; Dr. Cutler, Grand Haven; Wm. Crimble, Caldwell; J. T.Showalter and Joseph Thralls, Wellington; H. C. St. Clair, Belle Plaine.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
With pleasure we record the return of Mr. Cassell,of Mattoon, Illinois, to this city. He intends, we understand, to permanentlylocate and take charge of the City Hotel. Mr. Cassell is a whole-souled,genial gentleman and with such a landlord, the house is bound to be a successin every sense of the word.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Attention is called to the fact that Messrs.Knott Bros., in this issue, offer for sale during the month of June over2,500 head of fine Merino, Cotswold, and selected Missouri sheep. This isa good opportunity for all desiring to purchase sheep.
AD: SHEEP FOR SALE. During the month of June2,500 head of Sheep consisting of Grade Merinos, Grade Cotswolds, and selectedMissouri Sheep. Ten Choice Merino Rams and Ten High Grade Cotswold Rams.The sheep are well located for range and water six miles south of ArkansasCity and one and a half mile south of State Line. Knott Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
We are pleased to note the return to this city,last week, of Mr. G. W. Abbott from Avon, Illinois. Mr. Abbott is accompaniedby his wife and two children and will, we hope, permanently locate here.At present he is engaged in superintending the fitting up of the machineryand putting in running order Wm. Speers' new flouring mill.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
We received a pleasant call from Messrs. H.V. Lowe and A. Fuller last week and en- rolled them on the books of theTRAVELER for the coming year. These gentlemen are lately from Illinois andhave invested heavily in stock, which they are holding south from MapleCity. We gladly welcome such men to our county, as the stock interests ofCowley is but yet in its infancy.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
We call attention to the new "ad"of the Chicago Lumber Co., which appears in this issue. By a perusal ofthe same, it will be seen that they keep on hand a full complement of everythingpertaining to the lumber business and in addition thereto a goodly assortmentof screen doors and the celebrated Tascott's ready mixed paints. Mr. F.C. Leach is the resident manager and all who may have occasion to need anythingin this line will receive every attention at his hands.
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LATH, DOORS, SASH AND BLINDS, MARBLE HEAD LIME,CEMENT, HAIR, PLASTER, BUILDING PAPER, TASCOTT'S READY MIXED PAINT, THEBEST IN USE. LARGE STOCK, GOOD GRADES, AND LOW PRICES.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Democrat says: "We now haveour office connected with Vawter & Loomis, in Matlack's block."
We infer telephone connection is meant; butin any case, Vawter & Loomis have the sympathy of the community.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mr. R. B. Norton, a nephew of L. C. Norton ofthis city, made us a pleasant call last Monday morning. Mr. Norton is locatedat Caldwell, where he has a flock of fine Merino sheep. It is his intentionto drive about 100 head of rams to this section and hold them for sale here,later in the season. Parties wishing good stock can then obtain them.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The ice cream festival given by the ladies ofthe First Presbyterian Church in Huey's building last Wednesday eveningwas very largely attended and judging from the gusto with which ice cream,coffee, and cake were dispatched, the edible and social characteristicsof the meeting were duly appreciated. We understand the net proceeds amountedto forty dollars. Dot vas petter as goot.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Notice. The members of the Executive Committeeof Cowley County Agricultural and Horticultural Society are hereby requestedto meet at the Courier Office in Winfield on Saturday, May 27, 1882, at2 o'clock p.m. without fail. T. A. BLANCHARD, Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
NOTICE. There will be a Cemetery meeting heldat the Parker Schoolhouse on Monday evening, May 29th, 1882, at 7 o'clock,p.m., for the purpose of a general settlement with the Treasurer and Secretary,and transacting all general business. The fence is about completed, andall are requested to attend without fail.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The most nonsensical piece of business we knowof are the facilities for sending a telegram from here to Winfield. Youcan send a boy on foot with the message and get returns quicker than sendingby telegraph. It appears that they either send the message from here toKansas City or Wellington and thence to Winfield. We suggest that they eithertake down their wire or try to accommodate their customers, especially whenthey charge for it.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The "Round-Up," now in progress inthe Indian Territory south of this city, has so far passed off very quietly.Latest information shows work in the Northern Division now in progress,on the Salt Fork east of the Chisholm trail; in the Middle Division, onTurkey Creek, southwest of Pawnee Agency; and in the Southern Division,on the North and South Canadian rivers. The work is not taking so long atime as was expected, and the stock, as a rule, are in excellent condition.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Ed. Traveler:
Permit me space in your paper to reply to anarticle which appeared in last week's Democrat. It is so evidentlythe work of spleen, and comes so near to downright intentional lying thatI do not feel it right to let it pass. The article referred to is headed"A Pretty Kettle of Fish," but it is too wordy for reproductionhere.
In the first place the issue was not Hackney,or anti-Hackney, but Whiskey, or anti- Whiskeysuch issue being made secretlyby a few persons; and some good temperance men put on the ticket to giveit tone, and the Democrat know such to be the case.
SecondlyCreswell Township was represented inthe Convention by the ticket elected with the exceptions shown below, thereason of which exceptions will be seen by the following extracts from thereport of the Committee on Credentials.
Creswell Township:DelegatesG. S. Rarick, W. M. Sleeth, T. Fairclo, R. H. Reed, U. Spray, W.H. Speers, S. Matlack. AlternatesA. Dunn, A. J. Pickering, I. Barnett, R.J. Maxwell, Chas. France, J. L. Huey, John Williams.
We further recommend that J. B. Nipp cast thevote for R. H. Reed, that C. M. Scott cast the vote for U. Spray, and CalvinSwarts cast the vote for W. H. Speers for Creswell Township in this convention,those delegates and their alternates being absent.
Why the Democrat is so worked up on aRepublican issue, and goes for Mr. Bonsall by name, is more than we cantell, unless it is on account of its editor being so badly scooped bythe people when he ran against Bonsall for Police Judge a few weekssince.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, May 31, 1882. Front Page.
Twenty-seven years ago there were ten newspapersin Kansas. Now there are 354.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The order abandoning Fort Dodge has been received,and the troops now there will be sent to Camp Supply, Forts Reno and Elliott.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The Indian Industrial School to be located inthe Indian Territory, just south of Arkansas City, is no longer a myth.Word has just been received from Senator Plumb that his amendment to thegeneral Indian appropriation bill, appropriating $25,000 for the IndianIndustrial School, has become a law. The bill requires the school to belocated in the Indian Territory, near the south line of the State of Kansas,convenient to the Ponca and Nez Perce reservations. The site selected ison the banks of the Chilocco, near the place where the three large springsflow into that stream.
$15,000 of the present appropriation is to beused in erecting buildings, and $10,000 to run the school for the firstyear. This is the best location we know of in the United States for sucha school. An abundance of stone of the very best quality can be found nearbyfor all building purposes, and a better agricultural district cannot befound anywhere. The school will be convenient to all the Agencies, so thatthe distance to be traveled by the students will not be a drawback to attendingit, and the farmers of Bolton Township have no superiors in the State, andthus the students will have the advantage of observing first-class farmingin the immediate vicinity of the school. We predict that the school willhave a full attendance, also, for the reason that the scholars are affordedan opportunity to see their relatives and friends occasionally, and willfeel more at home than in Pennsylvania.
They will also be far enough away from the uncivilizedtribes to prevent their unruly influence being felt. It will have a tendencyto make an industrious class of people of the tribes south of us, and willdevelop the resources of the best agricultural district in the Indian Territory.It means the occupancy of a large district of the now unoccupied lands nearthe south line of this county by the class of Indians who are anxious tobecome first-class farmers and stock raisers. It also means the shipmentof the different kinds of commerce to and from this section of country atsome time in the near future. It means incalculable benefits to the Indians,business for the businessmen of Arkansas City, and prosperity for SouthernKansas, if the present intentions are carried out as they should be. Ourpeople will give every encouragement to such an enterprise, and we wish*t the best of success.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
A band of Kickapoo Indians, numbering twenty,perhaps, including squaws and papooses, were in the city yesterday, andten of the braves appeared before Judge Morton and took out naturalizationpapers. They came from their reservation near Muscotah. Their reason fortaking out the papers was that they might get the benefit of a recent lawof Congress, which entitles good Indians to all the rights and privilegesof citizenship.
Topeka Commonwealth.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The Secretary of the Interior has announcedhis intention to disarm all the Indian tribes.
Major Randall is expected in today with Capt.(?) Payne and twenty boomers, captured on the forbidden grounds of Oklahoma.
The management of the Medicine Lodge Cressethas been changed; the senior member of the former owners having sold hisinterest to L. M. Axline.
A number of Otoes and Kaws, from the northeast,and Kiowas and Comanches, from below, are visiting on this reservation thisweek, making things quite lively.
The Indians have a remarkable faculty of readingand remembering brands. They also trace them readily on paper or in thedust, and when shown a brand can soon tell if an animal bearing the brandhas come under their observation among the Indian herds or in their locality.They also know the value of distinguishing marks upon their stock, and usuallymark their animals while young with their own peculiar devices.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
To the qualified voters of Creswell Township,Cowley County, Kansas.
NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of a petitionheretofore duly presented to the Township Board of said township, that onthe 24th day of June, A. D., 1882, between the hours of 8 o'clock A. M.and 6 o'clock P. M., of said day at the usual place of holding electionsin, and for said Creswell Township, Cowley County, Kansas, a special electionof the qualified voters of the said township will be held for the purposeof voting upon a proposition to issue the bonds of said Creswell Township,in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) payable with the interestthereon at the Fiscal Agency of the State of Kansas, in the city of NewYork City, New York. Said bonds to bear interest at the rate of seven percentumper annum, payable semi-annually and said bonds to be payable in not lessthan five nor more than thirty years, and said bonds to be issued and usedfor the purpose of building a bridge across the Arkansas River in said CreswellTownship, at the following point, to-wit: From the south end of the newportion of the bridge commonly known as the Arkansas River bridge, now extendingpartly across said Arkansas River, about three-eights of one mile west fromthe range line, between ranges three and four east, in Cowley County, Kansas,to the south and right bank of said river. Said special election to be conductedaccording to the general election laws of this State, and those voting infavor of building the bridge as aforesaid shall have written or printedon their ballots "For the bridge and bonds," and those opposed,"Against the bridge and bonds." By order of township Board, ArkansasCity, Kansas. Uriah Spray, Trustee. Wm. Sleeth, Treasurer, W. C. Mowry,Clerk.
May 30th, 1882.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
A. A. Newman returned from the East yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
High waters are reported from all sections ofthe country.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Will Griffith put a tin roof on Lafe McLaughlin'snew brick building last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mrs. H. P. Farrar left for the East last week,where she will spend the summer months.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The glass front is now in and the plasteringof McLaughlin's new store is in progress.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Lafe Merritt, ye local of the Cheyenne Transporter,was in the city several days this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Joe Peck, of Texas, is holding a herd of about100 ponies on the State line south of this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mr. Knott has sheared his sheep, and is shippinghis wool. Mr. Crocker shipped to Philadelphia, Pa.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Charles M. McIntire has completed his residencein the northwest part of town and is now occupying the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mrs. B. C. Lent, of this city, started yesterdayfor Peekskill, New York, whither she goes to spend the summer season.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mrs. William Gibby and Mrs. John Hollenbeckleft yesterday for the East where they intend to remain during the summer.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
We predict a very pleasant time for those whoparticipate in the Y. L. H. M. social, in Huey's Hall next Friday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
We received a pleasant call last week from Mr.J. M. Medkiff, of Kentucky, who is here visiting friends and with a viewof locating.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Rev. Laverty and Mr. Walker were in the citythis week looking around at the manifold blessing that Arkansas City peopleenjoy.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
During the rain of last Thursday the small bridgesouth of the Arkansas River was washed so that it is unsafe to cross withteams.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
It is rumored that the Adams Express Companywill withdraw from the Santa Fe road, leaving the express in the hands ofthe Wells Fargo.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
A Coffee and Cake social will be held at theresidence of Mr. O. P. Houghton this evening under the auspices of the ladiesof the Presbyterian church.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The Santa Fe railroad company will plant twentyacres of land, near Dodge City, in timber, with a view of having a nicepark five or ten years hence.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Information is received that several dogs inPleasant Valley have been bitten by a mad dog, and consequently severalcases of rabies may be looked for at any time.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mr. A. Harnly has been down sick for over aweek with an attack of pneumonia, but we are pleased to state the crisishas passed, and he is rapidly recovering his health.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
At the meeting of the Highland Hall Company,last Saturday evening, the following gentlemen were elected as its officersfor the coming year: T. H. McLaughlin, President; Geo. W. Cunningham, VicePresident; H. P. Farrar, Secretary and Treasurer.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The Young Ladies Home Mission Society intendgiving a Strawberry, Ice Cream, and Musical Social in Huey's Hall on Fridayevening next, June 2nd, to which all are cordially invited to attend. Theproceeds of the evening will be devoted to alleviating the wants of thepoor in this vicinity, and we hope all will assist to make the affair afinancial success.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Intelligence reaches us that W. A. Lindsey,a former Methodist minister of this city, but late of Udall, who owned ahalf interest in a team and buggy at that place, skipped out the other daywith the same, but upon his arrival at El Paso, he discovered that theywere on track of him, and left the outfit there. The horses and buggy werebrought back, but Lindsey, the thief, is non est.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Quite a lively time we had with a refractorypack horse on Summit St. yesterday afternoon. The brute was laden with generalsupplies for the camp, and becoming scared commenced kicking, which causedthe saddle to turn and then came a general scatterment of flour, coffee,peanuts, ginger bread, etc., to the infinite amusem*nt of all on the streetat that time.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
An impromptu dancing party, in honor of Mrs.C. W. Bitting and her sister, Miss Julia Deming, was gotten up by some oftheir old-time friends on Monday evening last. The company, embracing theelite of the city, gathered at Huey's Hall, which had been prepared forthe occasion, and it is needless to say a most enjoyable time was the result.As we were unfortunately prevented from attending, we infer that such wasthe case from the fact that the cheering strains of music and the trippingof dainty feet mid the labyrinths of the mazy dance was kept up till themidnight hour.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mr. Knott finished shearing his sheep last week.Mr. Upton has sheared his also, Mr. Crowell has sheared a part of his. Mr.Fouts, Scott & Topliff, Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Cole, and othershave to sheer yet.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
A little six-year old son of Wm. Birdzell, ofthis city, while playing last Saturday afternoon, had the misfortune tobreak his arm. A physician was promptly summoned, and the little suffereris progressing as well as could be expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Sorghum seed was shipped from St. Louis, Mo.,to this place at a cost of $2 per bushel, and $1.75 by express, and it wasdifficult to get even at that price. Farmers, make a note of this and haveseed to sell next spring.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
From a card we received we learn that C. C.Holland, a former resident of this city, is now a member of the firm ofMessrs. Honlahan & Holland, Attorneys at Law, of Ordway, Aberdeen, andFredrick, Dakota. Mr. Holland has our best wishes for his success.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Frank Chapin, of Pleasant Valley Township, wasquite severely poisoned last week by inhaling poison from corn which hewas planting, and had previously soaked in strychnine to prevent depredationsby moles. He is recovering, but it was a close call. Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mr. W. H. Wright and daughter, of Bloomfield,Illinois, has been visiting his sister, Mrs. M. T. Kirkpatrick and family,in Creswell Township, lately. During his trip to Kansas, he has visitedseveral counties, but says, for farming purposes, Cowley County takes thepalm.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
MARRIED. Judge T. H. Soward and Miss LibbieE. Smith were married last Thursday afternoon at the Baptist Church, Winfield,in the presence of a large audience of friends. The ceremony was pronouncedby Rev. Cairns in a very impressive manner.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The A. O. U. W. picnic at Winfield, appointedfor last Thursday, but postponed, came off yesterday. The train did notleave till 8 a.m., thus affording facilities for our people to take it in.The weather was fine and the attendance from this point large.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The many friends of Miss Emma Hagin, of thiscity, organized a little gathering in her honor, at the residence of A.D. Ayres, of this city, last Friday evening. The result was eminently satisfactory,being a complete surprise, and all who were fortunate enough to take partwill ever retain a pleasurable recollection of the evening's enjoyment.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
We received a pleasant call last week from Mr.L. A. Millspaugh, of Vernon Township, who stated that he would be a candidatefor Clerk of the District Court before the Republican Convention this fall.Mr. Millspaugh is a promising young lawyer, and has been admitted to thebar at Burlington, Iowa, and in this county, and is well fitted for theoffice he seeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Among the many improvements being made in theappearance of our business houses our attention was specially attractedby the Drug House of Messrs. Fairclo & Hollaway, who have repainted,refitted, and rearranged their establishment until it presents a most neatand tasty appearance, which speaks well for the business prosperity of thefirm.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mrs. W. J. Canfield, an old resident of thisplace, but for the past year located at Pueblo, Colorado, together withher little son and daughter, returned to the city last week. She reportsthings very dry and desolate in that country, and says she is glad to getback to the "land of the living" once more. Her husband will joinher in about a month, and they will cast their future lot in our midst.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Among the many improvements being made in thecity this spring, we notice that Mr. O. Stevenson has greatly added to theconvenience and appearance of his residence property by the laying of anew sidewalk, the building and painting of a new fence, and the erectionof a buggy shed. With the above improvements, together with beautiful flowersand house plants, which adorn his yard and windows, we think Mr. Stevensonhas one of the cosiest little houses in our midst.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Our friend, Mat St. John, has a curiosity inthe shape of an animal of the species of canine and lupus, at the liverystable of W. C. Rickard. It is a small pup of a wolf which he brought fromKansas. It has every appearance of a bull dog's head and jaws, while thebody has the shape and color of the wolf; has the hair of a grayish color,with a dark stripe along its back. We were permitted to see and handle it,but did not go very near to madame wolf, as she did not appear to be veryamiable. He has been offered $10 for the animal, but refused to sell. Olney(Illinois) Times.
One thing is certain: the writer of the abovedon't know much about a bulldog or the boys were playing a joke on him.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Highland Hall Company meets at the Cowley Co.Bank next Tuesday evening to arrange preliminaries for the location of apublic hall building.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
A meeting of the stockholders of the HighlandHall Company, for the purpose of hearing the report of the committee appointedto solicit propositions from parties owning lots suitable for the locationof the Hall, will be held in the Cowley County Bank next Tuesday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
List of letters remaining uncalled for in thePost Office at Arkansas City, Kansas, June 18, 1882.
FIRST COLUMN: Adams, J. W.; Beck, Mrs. Lydia;Butterfield, W. A.; Barlow, J. D.; Brown, Manna; Clark, Albert L.; Crown,John; Clark, C. J.; Claire, C. W.; Curry, Joseph; Dolton, Lizzie; Drennan,Sarah; Elliott, J. W.; Fuller, Mrs. E.; Farmer, Lee; Dimmitt, Geo. M.; Houser,Wm. R.; Huffington, Emma; Ham, Charles D.; Horne, Hiram E.; Hunks, Marion;Johnson, George; Kutesman, Daniel; Kempton, C. J.; Knox, A. A.; Lowe, H.V.; Lighton, Will.
SECOND COLUMN: Lindrum, J. F.; Lavis, David;Moore, Loyd E.; Milligan, J. R.; Maples, Mary J.; McCandre, Pat; Mynes,H. S.; Martin, Roe; Martin, H. C.; Miller, O. P.; Miller, O. M.; Moore,Geo. P.; Moore, Mrs. Jasper; Moore, Mark; McKinney, Josey; Miller, G. W.;Newbrough, L. J.; Newton, J. P.; Phillips, Geo.; Shields, Dave; Scroll,James R.; Steavenes, Mary M.; Sutton, Geo. A.; Tupper, Delos; Wansley, Charles;Williams, Emma; Wright, George.
Persons calling for any of the above letterswill please say they were advertised.
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Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
We have just received an assortment of finedouble barreled Shot Guns in latest styles with all improvements, and offirst-class quality. Call and examine them. Howard Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
I have 20 Young Thoroughbred and high-gradeshort horn bulls for sale cheap at my ranch 7 miles south and 2 east ofArkansas City. Geo. B. Love.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Call and examine the Sulpho Carbolated Sheepdip before buying. Shepard & Maxwell.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Spectacles from 25 cents to $10.00 at Fitch& Barron's.
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Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Denver, Colorado, June 1. Hon. W. F. Cody (BuffaloBill) was robbed last night of his money and his personal jewelry, in all,valued at $2,000. Mr. Cody, wife, and daughter are stopping in this citywith his sister. Mr. Cody says that there is no doubt but he will get the$1,000,000 of property on Euclid avenue, Cleveland. The property was hisgrandfather's homestead and embraced 260 acres of ground. Fifty acres wasthe portion of Elijah Cody, Buffalo Bill's father. The uncle of BuffaloBill forged the deed which transferred it out of the family.
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Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Potatoes $2.40 per bushel.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
T. R. Gay, of Rock Township, was in the cityyesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. Knott sold his entire flock of 2,000 sheepto Dr. Phraner last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Two carloads of patent barbed wire were deliveredto the Indians last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
There will be a sale of thoroughbred Shorthornbulls at Caldwell on the 10th inst.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Trade was somewhat dull last Saturdaya veryunusual occurrence for Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
A threshing machine delivered to the Ponca Indianslast week. How's that for "poor Lo?"
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
R. A. Houghton went to the Territory again todayto tend to his cattle on the Black Bear.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. Ream are in the city upon a visitto their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Shelden.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Charley France, late of the City Hotel at thisplace, is now at the Buttrey House, Wellington.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
A Democratic paper is to be started at Winfieldthis fall, which is rumored to have good financial backing.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
J. C. Withers, of West Bolton, called upon uslast Monday and talked stock awhile.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The U. S. snag boat, Wichita, is now at workin the Arkansas between Fort Smith and the M. K. & T. railroad.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
J. H. Sherburne, of Ponca Agency, Indian Territory,offers a herd of Indian Ponies for sale elsewhere in this issue.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
W. J. Canfield and family are now occupying,as a residence, the Fitch property, on Northwest Summit street.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
A. A. Newman was awarded the contract of supplyingthe Sac & Fox and Otoe Agencies with flour for the coming year.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. L. D. Tidrick, who has been visiting hisaunt, Mrs. T. C. Bird, returned to his home at Winterset, Iowa, on Mondaylast.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Frank Wheelahan, who has been absent for thepast six weeks, visiting his parents in Canada, returned to the city yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Our farmers are busy cutting wheat, and thegeneral report is that it is the best sample in all respects ever harvestedin this section.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
R. A. Houghton, who has been absent lookingafter his interests in the Territory for the past two months, returned tothe city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The loss of property by the McAllister (IndianTerritory) cyclone foots up $31,000, of which $10,000 was the property ofthe coal mining company.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Dr. J. T. Shepard is absent attending the AmericanMedical Association, now in session at St. Paul, Minnesota. He will probablyreturn in a week or ten days.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
It's a boy! So says the postal card which reachedus on the 30th ult., from Dayton, Ohio, and our old friend, Alfred Pruden,Jr., is the happy father. Shake.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
We received a pleasant call from F. M. Vaughn,of East Creswell, last week, in the course of which he made a transfer ofthe "needful," for which he has our thanks.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The TRAVELER office was illuminated on Saturdaylast by the presence of two charming young ladies, in the persons of MissCal. Donelley and Miss Ella Bowers.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. W. J. Canfield, of Pueblo, Colorado, formerlya resident of this place, put in his appearance in our city Saturday eveninginst. He will permanently locate here.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The meeting of the Highland Hall Company heldlast night to locate the site for the proposed public hall, was adjournedtill tonight, to meet at Masonic Hall at 8 p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
We call attention to the notice of yearlingsfor sale by Messrs. Foster & Shurtz, which appears in this issue. Anyoneneeding young stock will find this a good chance to buy.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The District Conference of the M. E. churchhas been in session at this place since Monday and will be brought to aconclusion this evening. Over thirty ministers are in attendance.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Dr. Phraner returned to his home at Sing Sing,New York, on Monday last. His son, Mr. S. Phraner, remains to take chargeof the sheep purchased by Dr. Phraner from the Knott Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The Entertainment for the benefit of the SchoolLibrary, to be held in the Schoolhouse next Friday evening, bids fair toequal anything of its kind ever attempted here, and we recommend everyoneto attend if possible.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
We call attention to the card of Frederick Innes,artist and portrait painter, in this issue. Mr. Innes is a newcomer to ourtown, and we recommend all needing a portrait in oil or a landscape to givehim a call.
CARD:
Drawing Class held every Monday and Tuesdayevenings from 7 till half past 8 o'clock. Terms 25 cents per lesson. Anadvanced class, every Tuesday morning from 10 till half past 11. Terms 50cents.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
R. C. Haywood received the contract for thetransportation of Indian supplies again this year, but Newman & Co.were underbid only about two cents on flour, thus losing it.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The water was allowed to run through the canalwith both flood gates open, last Saturday, in order to wash out the muddeposited in the bottom. It did the business effectually. No fears are nowentertained of the filling of the canal with debris.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Our pulpits were largely supplied by visitingministers last Sabbath. Rev. Dr. Phraner, of Sing Sing, New York, at theWhite church, and Rev. Dr. Sankey, of Rochester, New York, at the U. P.church. Both are able men and preached most excellent sermons.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Cowley County has increased in population about2,000 the past year. A most gratifying exhibit is made by the assessor'sreturns as to the increase in property valuation, and in every other particular.There is no better county than Cowley in Kansas. Leavenworth Times.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
A copy of the Lawrence Tribune foundits way to our sanctum last week, and in the course of perusal we encounteredan article with ominous blue lines at the head, which turned out to be quitea complimentary notice of Cowley and Sumner counties. We repro duce thearticle in another column.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Captain Payne and a few of his followers werepassed kindly but firmly out of the B. I. T. at Hunnewell Friday last bythe military power of the U. S. The boomers were camped on Shoofly, a mileeast of Hunnewell, Sunday, and the soldiers on the town site. So endeththe boom of this spring. Caldwell Post.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The Ice Cream Festival, given by the Young Ladies'Home Mission, in Huey's Hall, last Friday evening, was very well attendednotwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, and the company appearedto enjoy themselves muchly. The net proceeds, amounting to $21, will bedevoted to furthering the charitable aim of the society.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. O. F. Godfrey has purchased the P. O. BookStore of Mr. J. B. Walker, and took possession thereof on Monday morning.While we are sorry to lose Johnny from our list of businessmen, yet we doubtnot Mr. Godfrey will run the business in a manner that will ensure a largepatronage. See his ad.
AD:
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
A cattleman in the Indian Territory, who hasbeen holding a herd of 2,000 head of cattle, called in his neighbors onthe general round-up to come on his range and "cut out" the strays.This they did with the surprising result that 1,800 of the cattle provedto belong to outside parties, and less than a hundred belonging to the ownerof the range. Drovers' Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. O. Stevenson brought to the TRAVELER officelast Monday morning a sample of timothy grown upon his farm two miles eastof the Walnut. The specimen is of fine thrifty growth, fully headed out,and will average three feet in height and looks as well as any we ever saw.Tally one more for southern Cowley.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Our citizens will remember that some two yearsago, Maj. Broadhead, U. S. Paymaster, had a safe shipped from Leavenworthto Wellington by express, and that when he reached Fort Reno with it, $20,000of its contents were missing. Last Saturday, a verdict was rendered in theU. S. court at Topeka, against the Pacific Express Company, in favor ofthe United States for this $20,000 and interest. Wellington Press.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Will Stewart, one of the b'hoys of the oldentime, returned to the city, from the West, last week. He was accompaniedby his wife and family, and thinks he will probably make his future homeupon the farm in East Bolton. Good for you, Will.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. A. J. Gilbert, of Bolton Township, has hada revelation in the way of an enclosure for hogs, the result of which isthat he now claims to have a fence that even his chickens won't go through.Mr. Gilbert set out posts 16 feet apart, and upon them fastened four barbedwires, the first 4 inches from the ground, the second 10 inches, the third18 inches, and the fourth 30 inches, which is the height of the fence. Thewire used was the Chicago Galvanized Barbed Wire, and was purchased of theHoward Bros., of this city. Mr. Gilbert says it is the best fence in everyway that he ever saw, and recommends it to all as cheaper and more efficientthan lumber or rail fences.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
We understand arrangements have been completedby Mr. Newman to put up a brick store building on the lot just south ofthe old bakery, work to be commenced right away. This is one more cog inour city's wheel of fortune.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Messrs. A. H. Limerick, of Rock Township, andT. J. Rude, of Windsor Township, visited our office yesterday, and fromthe tenor of their remarks we conclude they have designs upon the countysuperintendency.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
We publish an article on another page in thisissue captioned "The Woman of the Future," by "Elivar,"which we clip from Voice of Masonry. Apart from its merits, whichare by no means small, it will be interesting to our readers as emanatingfrom the pen of our townswoman, Mrs. J. C. Loomis.
I SKIPPED THE ARTICLE REFERRED TO!
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. J. W. Scott,of Cadiz, Ohio, who is in the city paying a visit to his son, C. M. Scott,so well known in this county. Mr. Scott was returning from a business tripto Texas and dropped in on C. M. as he was returning. The old gentlemanis more than three score and ten years of age, but is yet as spry as mostof the young men.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
DIED. At the residence of B. Goff, in CreswellTownship, Cowley County, on Saturday, June 3rd, 1882, of consumption, inthe thirtieth year of his age, Monroe Goff. The deceased leaves a wife andone child to mourn the protecting arm of husband and father. The funeralwas preached at the father's house on June 4th at 2 p.m., after which theremains were conveyed to Riverview Cemetery, whither they were followedby a large number of relatives and friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The Santa Fe Pay car recently ran over and killedthe valuable bull and injured another belonging to Mr. H. H. Davidson, ofWellington. It will be well for those owning valuable stock on the lineof the R. R. to remember that they have no recourse in such cases againstthe railroads in counties where the herd law is in force. The law requireseach man to fence his own stock in and off of the railroad track, of course.Neither an individual nor the railroads are required to fence against another'slive stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
A literary, musical, and dramatical entertainmentwill be given Friday evening, June 9th, 1882, at the High School building,of Arkansas City, Kansas, by the members of the senior department of theCity High School.
LISTING PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Miss Lida Whitney,C. T. Atkinson, C. L. Swarts, J. W. Warren, Miss Hannah Gilbert, Miss MyrtleMcNelly, Miss Emma Theaker, H. G. Vaughn, Misses Sarah Hill, Ella DeBruce,E. S. Donnelly, H. L. Finley, W. D. Mowry, Charley Chapel, Miss Linnie Peed,Miss Mollie Christian.
Admission 25 cents. Children under 12: 15 cents.
Doors open at 7 p.m., performance to commenceat 8. Proceeds for benefit of School Library.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Frank Small, who was sentenced to the penitentiaryfrom this county some three years ago for killing Starbuck, has been released,having shortened his term by good behavior.
Jim Finch is the victim of a very serious accident.While alighting from a buggy he slipped and fell, breaking his leg in twoplaces. He is now laid up for repairs, and is suffering considerable pain.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Thinking my friends in Cowley County would liketo hear from me, I thought I would write a few lines for your valuable paper.Myself and family arrived here all right, and I have got entirely well ofthe chills, but I still have the rheumatism as bad as ever.
Mrs. Bone's health is not as good here as inKansas. The prospects for crops here is not flattering. It has froze forthe last two nights till the corn and potatoes are killed down to the ground.Iowa will beat Kansas growing vegetables and corn, but wheat growing inIowa is about played out. I think there was more wheat raised in CowleyCounty last year than in the whole State of Iowa. I am getting home sickand want to see the Sunny South; am getting tired of the mud, have seenmore mud here this spring than I have seen in Kansas for the last six years.This has been a hard winter and spring on cattle in this neighborhood, aboutten percent of them died for the want of something to eat. Feed is veryscarce and high. You can't get hay at any price; corn is selling at seventy-fivecents per bushel. Times here are dull and the friends here are talking upOregon pretty strong. Some of them have gone there to look at the country.If they report favorably, several families will move there this fall. SAMUELBONE.
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Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
New carriages received at P. Pearson's.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
WANTED. A good capable Girl to do Housework.I will give a good capable girl $200 for one year's work. T. H. McLaughlin.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
FOR SALE. 200 head of yearlings, also have aboutfifty head of one, two and three year- old heifers which we will sell reasonable,or will exchange for same age steers, as we desire to handle older cattle.Ranche on Chilocco, six miles south of Arkansas City. Foster & Shurtz.
June 3rd, 1882.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
PONIES FOR SALE. I have a herd of about seventy(70) head of Fine Indian Ponies I will sell. Would prefer to sell the WholeBunch.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Wanted. A girl to do general housework.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
I have 20 Young Thoroughbred and high-gradeshort horn bulls for sale cheap at my ranch 7 miles south and 2 east ofArkansas City. Geo. B. Love.
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Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Owing to circ*mstances over which, we regretto say, we have no control, the Daily Capital is now the officialState paper. Commonwealth. June 10, 1882.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Secretary Teller has decided that hereafterthe selection of Indian Agents will not be made upon recommendation of churchorganizations. Speaking upon this subject he said: "I think it hasbeen a signal failure. The repeated changes in agents indicate this. Theofficial life of an agent has not exceeded an average of eighteen monthsfor a number of years. An agent would not get fairly acquainted with hisIndians before he would be found to be incompetent, and turned out. Thissystem involves also divided responsibility between the departments andthe churches. I think the department should be held responsible for thecharacter of its employees, and it can certainly select just as good menas churches can."
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Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
On Wednesday of last week, in company with J.W. Scott, of Cadiz, Ohio, and his son, C. M. Scott, we made a flying visitto this new and prosperous burg, which is fast becoming one of the mostpopular health resorts of the West. Driving along on the east side of theArkansas River, through a magnificent farming country, now adorned withwaving fields of golden grain, in some instances already bending beforethe harvester, we could not help but feel how glorious a country this wasof ours. About four miles up the river, from Arkansas City, as Geuda loomsinto view, one can hardly realize that a few short months ago the presentthriving town did not exist; not even on paper. Crossing the river on theferry, run by W. V. McCormick, we climbed the river bank and came in fullview of the town of Geuda, glistening in the sunshine of a bright June day,about one mile distant. Upon arriving at our destination, and having turnedour team over to the care of D. A. McIntire, formerly one of Arkansas City'sliverymen, we looked around with a view to dinner, and were directed tothe Hotel run by J. A. Notestine, where we partook of as good a meal asone could wish, but totally unlike the bill of fare we indulged in, on nearlythe same spot, ten years since.
After refreshing the inner man, we took in thetown, and an idea of its goaheadativeness will be inferred from the followinglist of its places of business.
Our old friend, Jake Musgrove, late of SouthHaven, has a large store, from which he dispenses Dry Goods, Groceries,and Hardware, and almost opposite his place is a large frame two story Hotel,just completed but not yet occupied.
A. W. Patterson has also a frame building inthe city, which will be occupied next week.
Mr. Turner is running a Grocery, Flour, andFeed Store.
J. A. Notestine, the Hotel above mentioned,and James Stiner is also running a Hotel and Restaurant.
Dr. Cutler and Q. M. Bixler are each engagedin the Drug business.
Mr. W. N. Hubbell has an Ice-cream and Confectioneryestablishment, and almost opposite the Bath House we noticed a PhotographGallery, which affords newcomers an opportunity to test the effects of thewater upon them by being "took" upon their arrival and at departure.
Messrs. Ferguson & McIntire have a largeand well stocked livery barn, and are doing a lively business, and immediatelysouth of their stable will be found the blacksmith shop of Joe Jolly.
There are two carpenter shops, one of Allen& Son, and the other is run by M. B. Wilson.
The Chicago Lumber Co. has also a yard here,which is under the supervision of Mr. Roberts, who was formerly in the lumberyard at this city.
The tonsorial art is represented by an establishment,and Dr. Griffith has an office in the town.
The Bath House has been much improved sinceour last visit, and the work of enclosing the seven wonderful mineral springs,from which the place is rapidly gaining notoriety, is under way. In additionto the places of business, above mentioned, there are some thirty residenceson the town site, all of which are occupied.
Just before leaving, we drove over to the saltworks of Mr. James Hill, which we found in active operation under the supervisionof T. McIntire, who informed us that he had 100 vats in working order, which,under favorable circ*mstances, would yield from 15 to 20 barrels per week.
Business generally was good, and all the townspeople,with whom we talked, were well satisfied with the progress of their city,and fully persuaded of a glorious future in store for them and it.
Wishing to see as much country as possible,determined our part to drive home through Bolton Township instead of returningby the ferry, and the panorama of agricultural beauty that greeted our eyeson every side must be seen to be appreciated. Wheat in large fields, ofgolden promise, were to be seen on all sides, together with oats and corngrowing splendidly. In some cases, especially on the farms of Messrs. Shurtzand Stiner, the wheat looked, and indeed was, ready for the knife of thereaper, the whirring of whose machinery could occasionally be heard as itswept through the more ripe pieces of grain. The farmers of Bolton Townshiphave, indeed, much to be grateful for, as their lot is evidently cast inone of the best countries out of doors.
As we drove back into Arkansas City, we couldtruthfully say that the drive had been one beautiful picture, without asingle blemish to mar its brightness.
[Note: Believe article was written by H. P.Standley, publisher of Arkansas City Traveler, who was a good friend ofC. M. Scott. MAW]
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Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The school term ended last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Strawberries at the M. E. Church tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Sidewalks are being constructed in various locationson Summit Street.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mrs. Thos. E. Berry, of Pawnee Agency, is inthe city visiting friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The new firm of Hilliard, Patterson & Co.have an "ad" in this issue. Read it.
[Could not find ad referred to.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
King Berry went to Kansas City last week withfour hundred head of fat steers.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
C. G. Thompson, our jovial livery man, spentSunday with the boys of Wichita.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Charles Schiffbauer and C. Mead made a businesstrip to Osage Agency last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
John Kroenert, of the Diamond Front, has securedthe services of S. J. Mantor as clerk.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The new Baptist church at Winfield, which wasdedicated last Sunday, week, cost $12,000.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Messrs. Ira Barnett and L. C. Norton will shortlymake a business trip to the Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
W. V. McConn, of the TRAVELER, was in the citytoday making collections. Courant.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Capt. Will O. Whiting and Miss Belle Miller,of the Courant, visited this place on the first day of the week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Johnny Houston, one of the old-time boys, wasin the city Saturday, and chinned the TRAVELER some.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Supper at 6 o'clock this evening at Huey's Hallwith strawberry attachments, in aid of the M. E. church tower.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Chas. Hutchins returned home from a short visitto Indiana last week, bringing with him his brother-in-law's sister.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
T. J. Gilbert, the Kaw trader, was in the citylast Monday, on business, as usual. Mrs. Gilbert accompanied him.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Capt. Nipp is to the front again with a lotof first-class ponies, which we understand he will hold for sale at thisplace.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Miss Jennie Lorry, one of Winfield's charming,young ladies, was in the city last week visiting her friend, Miss May Benedict.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Koots-koots-hah-ats-wa, is what the Nez PerceIndians have to say for boy. At that rate it would take them all day tosay man.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The father of Mr. Liebrick is in town visitinghis son, Samuel. It is a good thing to have the old gents come around occasionally.
[Paper had "Liebrick". Could thisbe Limbrick?]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Ed. Hutchinson, formerly of this place, butlate of Newton, spent several days in our city recently visiting friendsand relatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. O. P. Houghton returned from the Territorylast Sunday, where he has been for several days looking after his stockinterests.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. Ab. Christy, of Bolton Township, calledupon the TRAVELER last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Esquire Linton, of Bolton, was in the city lastSaturday and found time to have social chat with us at the TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Notice has been received at the Agency thatthe Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Agencies will be combined in one Agency, anda new Agent appointed.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The store of Maple City was struck by lightningin the late storm, stunning the clerk and tearing the weather boards offeach side of the building.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The Opera House will be built on lots sevenand eight, Block sixty-eight, or in the center of the first block southof Central Avenue, on the east side.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
T. R. Johns, of Maple City, is here with hisflock of 1,200 sheep to be located on Duck Creek, Indian Territory. He soldhis wool for 18, 20, and 22 cents.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. D. G. Wetmur, of Minneapolis, is in thecity on a prospecting trip and found time to drop into our sanctum for apleasant chat.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
"Do we like peaches?" Well, you justask S. E. Maxwell. But then, may be, it was on account of the extra sizeand beauty of his clings. Please come again.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain, who have been visitingrelatives in this city, returned last week to Kansas City, where they intendto make their home for the present.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Col. Alexander, R. H. True, G. A. Rhodes, Ed.Likowski, and W. J. Keffer are among the Cowley County people with Capt.Norton in Florida, raising oranges.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Harry Hill, who has been attending the BakerUniversity for the past three months at Baldwin City, Kansas, came homeon Friday last. He will return again in September.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. V. M. Ayres, of the Canal Mills, of ArkansasCity, was in town Wednesday night. He says that harvest has already commencedin the great Arkansas Valley. Independent Star.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
HYMENAL. Mr. W. H. Curtis, of New York, andMiss Mae Benedict, of this city, will be united in the bonds of matrimonyat the residence of the bride's parents at 8 o'clock this evening. So saysthe invitations.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Geo. Allen, who has been painting at Ponca Agency,has returned to the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Miss Mary Parker and Miss Susie Hunt are visitingthe Misses Sample at their home in West Bolton.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Frank Jennings, our county attorney, and hisparty passed through the city last week on their return from a hunting tripin the Nation.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The lumber yard changed its location, temporarily,last Monday evening, but has since got back to its old stand. Drat thatwind, anyhow!
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Conductor and Mrs. J. E. Miller with their daughter,Julia, and Miss Fanny Forrester spent Sunday last with friends in Wichita,returning to their home in this city Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mrs. Lowry was in town last Saturday morningwith lots of garden truck as usual. Amongst other things she had some finelarge lettuce plants, some of which weighed three pounds.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Our old townsman, Silas Parker, writes us fromPueblo, Colorado, and says he wants the TRAVELER sent to him there.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. Mulin, special agent of the "Old"Hartford Fire Insurance Company, was in the city Monday looking after theinterests of his company. Mr. Mulin and Dr. Loomis were school boys together.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
W. H. Curtis, of Cambridge, New York, arrivedin the city on Friday last, whither he comes for the purpose ofofwell, ofvisiting his friends. He will probably remain in our midst for several weeks.[ANOTHER COLUMN REFERS TO HIS FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE TO MISS BENEDICT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
E. D. Bowen, one of our first townsmen, butnow of Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas, was in the city last week upon a visitto old friends and of course did not fail to pay his respects to the TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The Sunday School concert held at the M. E.church last Sunday evening was decidedly interesting, and the church buildingwas crowded to its utmost capacity to accommodate the congregation thatassembled there.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Black face ties are still more worn than whiteones, but cream and ecru are beginning to be seen. Colored net, matchingthe costume, and spotted with beads, is sometimes tied in a full bow roundthe throat, the ends pulled out.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Gray Cloud, a chief among the Dakota Indians,who was sentenced to be hung for his part in the outbreak of 1862, but waspardoned by President Lincoln, is now one of the most active Christian ministersin that region.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The Arkansas City Silver Cornet Band is puttingin full time fitting themselves for the Fourth. Practice makes perfect,and we feel safe in saying that `ere long our Band will eclipse any bandin this section of the country.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Stacy Matlack has despatched several loads oflumber to the Pawnee Agency, where he intends to open up a trading store,to do which he is licensed by the U. S. Department of the Interior. Thiswill give Pawnee Agency two traders, Mr. T. E. Berry and Mr. S. Matlack.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Apropos of Indians, a gentleman from Dakotasays that the government sent bed springs to the nomadic inhabitants ofthat territory, who stabled their ponies in houses built of United Stateslumber, and occupied by preference wig-wams and dug-outs of their own construction.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. O. Stevenson has our thanks for a basketof very fine Early Rose potatoes placed upon our table. They were perfectbeauties, large in size, well shaped, and when cooked fully came up to theexpectations indulged in by reason of their promising appearance. They wereraised upon Mr. Stevenson's farm, east of the Walnut.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The choir of Grace Church, of Winfield, willgive a prominent Concert and Social, at the Opera House, on Thursday eveningof this week. One hour of vocal music, one hour of instrumental music, duringwhich refreshments will be served, to be followed by a couple of hours ofsocial dancing. An invitation is extended to all.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. J. W. Scott, father of our C. M., returnedto his home, at Cadiz, Ohio, last Thursday, after a visit in our city ofseveral days. Mr. Scott is one of the most pleasant old gentlemen we haveever met, and we hope he may be spared to visit us again. He was accompaniedby his son as far as Kansas City, on his return journey.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Wm. Newton, Winfield's popular harness man,and formerly a resident of this city, was in town yesterday and amongstother old friends favored us with a call. He says our town has improvedwonderfully, and he was much surprised at the changed aspect of things ingeneral. Our latch string is always out, William.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Last Monday evening during the storm a boltof lightning struck a flock of sheep belonging to T. R. Johns, which theywere holding one and a half miles north of J. J. Estus' place in Silverdaletownship. Three herders were stunned, their horses knocked down, and severalsheep killed, beyond which no permanent harm resulted.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
MARRIED. On Wednesday, June 7th, Mr. Chas. Hutchins,of Arkansas City, Kansas, and Miss Emma Warner, daughter of J. B. Warner,of Middlebury, were united in matrimony. The young couple started at oncefor their home in Kansas. The Record joins with their numerous friendsin wishing them a happy and prosperous life.
Middlebury (Indiana) Record.
We are surprised, Charles, but delighted towish you the happiest of journeys, just the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
In the statistical article, published two weekssince, several errors have been discovered, which are herein corrected.
The average assessed value of cattle in Silverdaletownship was shown to be $6.36 per head. It should have been $10.45 perhead. The average assessment of hogs as shown by the assessor's footings,was 83 cents per head. A clerical error was committed, which, when corrected,raised the average to $1.03 per head.
NOTE: I DID NOT COPY THAT ARTICLE...IT WAS TAKENFROM THE COURIER...CORRECTIONS WOULD HAVE TO BE MADE TO COURIER PAPER.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The ladies of the M. E. Church will give a Socialthis evening at Huey's Hall. The tables will be spread at 6 p.m., and strawberrieswill be one of the main attractions. One of the later features of the socialwill be a selection of instrumental music by the Arkansas City Silver CornetBand.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Herman Godehard expects to be in his new storeby Saturday next.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The A. A. Davis building is being moved, tomake room for A. A. Newman's building.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Fred Wahlemaire had a curiosity in town lastweek in the shape of some Chester Red Pigs.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
T. Brandenburg, one of West Bolton's energeticfarmers, made us an appreciated and pleasant call yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mrs. Geo. O. Allen announces in this issue thatshe is prepared to supply hair work of every description. Read her notice.
NOTICE:
Mrs. George O. Allen would beg leave to informthe ladies of Arkansas City and vicinity that she is now prepared to furnishthem with everything in the line of hair goods. Switches, natural curlsfor frizzes, waves, coquets, curls, puffs, etc. Hair switches rooted andmade to order. Crimping pins and invisible nets of real hair.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mrs. L. H. Theaker and family left on Monday's3 p.m. train for Ghalliger, Ohio, to be absent several months visiting relativesand friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Ira Barnett has put up a model worm fence onhis residence lots. He toted us round in his buggy to see it so we knowit's a "boss" institution.
YES! ARTICLE SAID "worm" fence.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. S. J. Rice, of West Bolton, placed uponour table some very large samples of Spring onions and lettuce, the latterespecially being large and tender, for which we return thanks.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mrs. James Hill and Mrs. Emma Chenoweth startedon Monday's afternoon train for Spring Vale, Ontario, Canada, wither theygo to visit friends and relatives. They will probably be absent severalmonths.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. W. V. McConn is authorized as an agent ofthe TRAVELER for taking subscriptions, orders for job work, advertising,making collections, etc., and any contracts made with him will be recognizedat this office.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The total assessed value of real estate in thecounty is $1,870,086; of personal property, including railroads $1,262,713.Total valuation of all property this year, $3,132,799. Total valuation ofall property last year, $3,079,971. Increase: $53,128.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The thunder and rain storm last Monday eveningwas attended by a strong gale of wind, which did considerable towards gettingup a scare at one time. No damage of any moment, however, was done, andbeyond a stable or two and one or two tents upset, no casualties are reported.
LATER. The wind storm of last Monday blew downtwo chimneys on Mr. Barnett's residence, and the family becoming scared,found refuge in Mr. Spray's house. No sooner were they there, however, thana shed in the rear of the house blew over and against Mr. Spray's house,slightly damaging it, and not by any means tending to allay the fears ofits occupants. A chimney on W. Birdzell's house was blown over and a smallkitchen at the rear of J. W. French's home was moved a little from its foundations,and one door badly demoralized. Mr. S. B. Adams reports many of his treesas badly damaged and apples and peaches blown off by the bushel.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
We would particularly call attention to thefact that warm weather is approaching, and the advisability of overhaulingthe yards, alleys, etc., of our city. Piles of manure and filth are thebreeders of malarial fever and countless other diseases, and the soonerthey are removed, the better it will be for the general health of our people.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
A little child of Mr. Vanderpool, living nearSun City, about the 15th of May, swallowed a staple used in fastening wireon a barb-wire fence. These staples are about an inch across and over aninch in length. Although it has been over twenty days since the child swallowedthe staple, so far, no bad effects have resulted.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. L. P. Stephenson brought into our officethis morning the most magnificent sample of peaches we ever saw. On onelittle twig about three feet long, were twenty-six finely developed specimensof fruit, crowded together as thickly as they could cluster, and presentinga most beautiful appearance. They were of the Early Amsden variety, of whichMr. Stephenson has 81 trees now just ripening. Montgomery County will challengethe world in peaches this year. Independence Star.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
There is now on our table a sample of beardedwheat handed us by Mr. Brainard Goff, which we think is hard to beat anywhere.It is of the Egyptian variety, with very large ears (averaging six inchesin length) and the kernels thickly clustering. In one ear we counted overone hundred grains. Mr. Goff brought the seed from back East some yearsago, where he says he has seen it yield at the rate of sixty-three bushelsto the acre. We congratulate Mr. Goff upon having fourteen acres of thebest wheat we have seen so far this season.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
At the meeting of the Highland Hall Company,last Wednesday, the matter of location came before the meeting, and thevotes were largely in favor of having the building located on the two lotsbetween the meat market and L. Small's grocery on East Summit St. One ofthe lots is now occupied by Stedman Bro's. Hardware Store. We understandsome desire has been manifested to make a trade of the site selected, infavor of the two corner lots in the same block, now occupied by C. R. Sipes'building, but nothing of this matter has, as yet, been officially broughtbefore the stockholders of the Highland Hall Company.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
GENTLEMEN: Let me urge upon you the importanceof securing specimens of agricultural products for our fair in September,with a view of displaying the same at the State fair. Specimens of wheat,oats, rye, grass, etc., should be carefully gathered and cured in the straw,taking pains to select the best filled as well as the tallest straw. Placeyour name upon the same, giving kind, time of growing, time of harvesting,kind of land upon which sown, and manner of sowing. Specimens of fruitsmay be kept in the natural state, or by canning or preserving in alcohol.We are determined to make the fair in Cowley a success, and in order todo so it is only necessary that you take hold of the matter with this objectin view. Our premium list will be ready for circulation in a few days. Personswho desire a copy may procure the same by addressing the Secretary at Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The entertainment at the schoolhouse last Fridayevening was well attended and the programme, though slightly varied fromthat announced, was very interesting. Mis Myrtle McNelly and Miss DeBrucefavored the audience with well rendered vocal and instrumental music, whileMiss Lida Whitney and Miss Emma Theaker recited selected pieces in a pleasingmanner. Messrs. Warren and Vaughn favored the company with a reading anddeclamation, and Professor Atkinson gave the "Boys in Blue." Theevening's enjoyment was terminated by the Drama "Once Upon a Time,"all the characters in which were well supported, but Miss Mollie Christianin the sugar scene and Charlie Chapel's chicken scrape were simply immense,bringing down the house. The house was crowded to the utmost and the netproceeds of the evening amounted to about $24, which will be devoted topurchasing books for the school library.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Reports of our teachers exhibit the following.
First Primary: 112 pupils.
Second Primary: 57 pupils.
Intermediate: 83 pupils.
Grammar: 71 pupils.
Senior: 97 pupils.
Total: 420 pupils.
The year has been one of general progress consideringthe classification at the com- mencement of the year, and the crowded conditionof the departments. The supervision has not been what the Principal woulddesire, as he is required to teach the entire time, which renders personalsupervision impossible. During the coming year it is believed the Boardwill grant one hour each day, to the Principal, for the supervision of thelower grades.
Physical Geography, Algebra, Book Keeping, U.S. History, and the common branches have been completed by the advancedpupils of the High School. To these branches will be added: Constitutionof the U. S., Geometry, Latin Grammar, Latin Reader, Latin Prose, Composition,Philosophy, Botany, Physiology, Rhetoric, and Astronomy.
Twenty-nine volumes have been added to the Library,and sufficient money in the treasury for purchasing an equal number.
Material sufficient has been collected to establisha thorough grading, at the commence ment of another year. It is believedthat much work has been done, but the teachers are confidant that, withthe full cooperation of the patrons, our schools can be placed at the headof Kansas' graded schools.
Such a result is desirable, and, if the earnestsupport of patrons and the regular attendance of pupils be secured, theteachers pledge that the object shall be accomplished.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
All parties who have not paid their taxes orhave paid them only in part will do well to take notice of the followingfacts.
The last half of unpaid personal taxes mustbe paid on or before June 20th, 1882, or a penalty of 5 percent will beadded thereto.
Warrants for the unpaid last half of unpaidtaxes will be issued on the 10th of July 1882.
Lands are advertised to be sold for delinquenttaxes on July 10, 1882. Sale of the same takes place on the first Tuesdayof the following September.
After sale, taxes and costs of sale draw interestat the rate of 24 percent per annum from date of sale until redeemed. Inthree years from date of sale, holders of unredeemed tax certificates willbe entitled to deed.
[FROM THE WELLINGTON PRESS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
On Sunday night a couple of officers from CowleyCounty came to Wellington and arrested a man who was registered at the CommercialHouse as John Cook, on the charge of stealing a horse. Cook claimed to livefive miles north of Arkansas City. The horse was stolen in Cowley County.
We understand that the Santa Fe company wantsto get Geuda Springs into their possession, and have offered Mr. Mitchell$26,000 therefor. If the Santa Fe company gets hold of these springs, theywill become a noted watering place in a few years.
During the thunder storm which passed over thiscity last Thursday evening, F. E. Frantz's house was struck by lightning.The chimney was ruined, the plaster all knocked off the house, the wholehouse considerably damaged, and the carpets and furniture ruined. Therewere four persons in the house, none of whom were seriously injured.
[FROM PAWNEE AGENCY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
A friend of ours, recently returned from thevicinity of Pawnee Agency, Indian Territory, favored us with the followingitems from that neighborhood.
The general "Round Ups" with the cattlemenare nearly completed, although the ground first worked is to be worked again,owing to their having commenced so early in the season, a great many animalswere not sufficiently shed off to show brands.
It is reported that small pox has made its appearanceamong the Sac & Fox tribe of Indians.
The Sac & Fox Indians have been making therounds of the different Agencies horse racing, and from the success theyseem to have met with, they evidently have been smart enough to procurea blooded race horse, which no doubt has handsomely reimbursed them fortheir outlay. Who says the Indian don't know anything?
A Pawnee man, while endeavoring to swim theArkansas river, during the late rise, was drowned at the crossing northof Pawnee Agency. His body having washed upon a sand bar, when the waterfell it could be seen, and is now bleaching in the effulgent rays of thesummer sunshine, with an occasional coyote and turkey buzzard feasting uponall that is left of this once noble Lo. Not one of his people can be inducedto properly care for the remains.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John McClaskey,of Pawnee Agency, a girl, usual size.
One lodge of the Pawnee tribe now have theirtent pitched in Boston, Mass. No doubt they get all the beef they want fornothing down there, and it not more than half tainted. Could not philanthropicBoston accommodate about 299 more lodges?
The R. R. is within about 15 miles of the Arkansasriver, and is rapidly being pushed forward.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Butter and eggs taken in exchange for Groceries,Hardware, etc., at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
COMING THIS WEEK. One car load of CortlandtSpring Wagons and One car load of Farm Wagons for G. W. Cunningham.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
The Indians in the Nation have decided to supportthe bill establishing a United States Court in the Territory, and have instructedtheir delegates at Washington to support the bill. The court will be atVinita, Muskogee, or Fort Gibson.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
W. P. Hackney appears to be developing considerablestrength in this county. He is known to be an earnest advocate of a railroaddown the Arkansas river to Fort Smith; our people ardently desire the roadto be built, and as Mr. Hackney is a man who will exhaust all resourcesbefore abandoning an enterprise, many think he ought to have a chance atopening up the Territory for the building of that road. Augusta Gazette.
[FATAL ACCIDENT: MR. L. F. WELLMAN OF PLEASANTVALLEY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Again we are called upon to record a distressingaccident, with fatal result. Mr. L. F. Wellman, of Pleasant Valley, wasdriving to Winfield about 11 p.m., June 14th, and just as he drove overthe railroad crossing, just beyond the south bridge, the wagon tongue becamedetached. The wagon ran to one side of the road, and with a sudden lurch,threw Mr. Wellman out upon his head and shoulders, breaking his neck. Histwo daughters, aged respectively, twelve and sixteen years, were with himwhen the accident happened. Mr. Wellman was probably about fifty years ofa*ge and was rather helpless and clumsy in his movements. The Coroner, Dr.Wells, was notified; but after viewing the remains and the scene of theaccident, didn't deem it necessary to hold an inquest. We understand thatthe unfortunate man was in poor circ*mstances, and leaves a wife and quitea family of children. Mr. Joseph Hill, trustee of that township, has takencharge of the remains and will see that they have decent burial. WinfieldCourant.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
The street sprinkler is kept busy.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Boom! Boom! Boom! One week from next Tuesdayis the Fourth.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
C. Mead returned from St. Louis yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
J. B. Curry, of Hunnewell, was in the city lastweek.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Stacy Matlack visited Pawnee Agency during thepast week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Work upon the new tower of the M. E. churchis progressing.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
The new porch and awning in front of the CityHotel is a boss institution.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
The crossings in several parts of Summit streethave been freshly graveled.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
The TRAVELER has now several full blood Indianson its subscription books.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Several buildings are now in course of erection,in different quarters of the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Herman Godehard will now be found in his newquarters.
AD: Hermann Godehard, Baker, and Delar in
CONFECTIONERIES, STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES,
IMPORTED & DOMESTIC FRUITS, OYSTERS.
The best stock of GLASS AND QUEENSWARE in thecounty.
Goods at Lowest Possible Prices.
NOTE: TRAVELER ALWAYS SEEMS TO CALL HIM "HERMAN"...
HIS ADVERTIsem*nTS ALWAYS CALL HIM "HERMANN".
CORRECTED SPELLING ON SOME...THEN GAVE UP!
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
James R. Shipbauch, of Salt Lake City, Utah,is in the city visiting his aunt, Mrs. E. Watson.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Dr. J. T. Shephard returned from attending theMedical Convention at St. Paul, Minnesota, yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
True blue is the prominent color of the 333Grocery house presided over by L. Small, on east Summit St.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
T. H. McLaughlin has added a full stock of queenswareto the many other attractions of his grocery store.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Mr. Hollenbeck, now of Winfield, but formerlyof the Territory, was in the city last Thursday, prospecting.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Geuda is going to have a paper of its own. Thetown is too new to have "a long felt want" for it to supply.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
R. C. Haywood spent several days of the pastweek in our city. He now makes his headquarters at Emporia.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
The old post office block has been surprisedby an entire new coat of paint which very much improves its appearance.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Full particulars of the Glorious Fourth to beheld at our celebration will be found in another column of this issue.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Messrs. Wyckoff & Son's store rejoices ina brand new coat of paint thus rending its appearance decidedly attractive.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Mrs. Thompson and daughter, of Emporia, arrivedin our city last Friday, and visited their old friends, U. Spray and family.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Much damage has been done to the R. R. tracksby the recent heavy rains especially in the northeastern portion of theState.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
On next Tuesday night there will be a businessmeeting of the Y. M. C. A., at their hall. All the members are urged tobe present.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
The Arkansas City Silver Cornet Band will beon hand at our Fourth, in Arkansas City. Geuda Springs can't toot with ourhorns, you bet.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Mr. Cyrus Dean, of Gibbon, Nebraska, writesus to send him the TRAVELER right along. We have much pleasure in complyingwith his request.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
DIED. On Tuesday, June 13th, 1882, in BoltonTownship, in the 99th year of her age, Mrs. Mary A. Moss. The funeral tookplace the following day.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Next Saturday, an election to vote bonds fora bridge across the Arkansas river will be held in this city as per electionnotice...PRINTED THIS IN EARLIER EDITION!
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Thomas E. Berry, wife and Miss Berry, all ofPawnee Agency, were in the city last week, but returned to their Territoryhouse the latter part of the week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
J. N. Badley, one of Silverdale's prominentfarmers, favored us with a call yesterday. He says that the wheat crop inhis section will be simply immense.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Dr. Bowman, the Pawnee Indian Agent, was inthe city last Wednesday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Frank Hess did a larger insurance business lastweek than in any one week heretofore. He took up seven business risks andten dwellings, averaging about $1,000 each.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Mrs. Phama Perry left on Friday's 3 o'clocktrain for Valley Mills, Indiana, where she will spend two or more monthsof the heated term visiting relatives and friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
MARRIED. Dr. M. B. Vawter and Miss Alma Dixonwill be married in this city, at 9:30 o'clock this evening, at the residenceof Dr. J. E. Shepard. So readeth the cards.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
D. F. Best, Winfield's sewing machine man, wasin our city Saturday last and offered the best of terms to all parties inneed of this most necessary adjunct to house-keeping.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Tom Gilbert, the Kaw trader, was in town lastSaturday. Upon his return he was accompanied by Mrs. Thompson and daughter,of Emporia, who intend spending several weeks visiting Mrs. Gilbert.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Mr. J. W. Pugsley, of Winfield, Kansas, hasmoved his household goods down here and stored them, and will follow assoon as he can find a vacant house to move into. Mr. Pugsley has a sheepranche on the Walnut, northeast of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Every sheep owner ought to raise his own sorghum.An acre of cane will keep ten sheep over winter, and as it can be cultivatedat a cost of two dollars an acre at the maximum estimate, the expense ofwintering sheep will be the merest trifle.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Miss Lena Jackson, one of Winfield's fair youngladies, accompanied by her cousin, Miss Rosa Laughlin, of Montana Territory,was in the city on Monday last, and among many other calls they favoredthe TRAVELER office with their presence.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Mr. J. R. Perry was in town last Friday, andplaced upon our table a lovely sample of ripe cherries, by far the bestof the season.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Rev. Fleming will be absent next Sabbath amongthe Nez Perce Indians, taking part in Communion services. There be no preachingat the White church in the morning, but in the evening the pulpit will beoccupied by Rev. Mr. Campbell; pastor of the U. P. church, of this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Mr. James Hill has a new steam engine, at thegravel beds, by the aid of which he proposes to dredge the gravel from thebed of the Walnut river by a rather original method. No conception of theamount of work being done at the beds can be had except from a personalinspection.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Of the Intermediate Department of the ArkansasCity Schools, the following pupils were neither absent nor tardy duringthe last month of school: Mattie Kirtley, Maud Benedict, Hattie Sipes, AlvinClifton, Mattie Dixon, Clara Hoyt, Luna Ware, Morse Hutchison, Sherman Coulson.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
In the bills scattered to advertise the GeudaSprings celebration, it is said "music by the Arkansas City and GeudaSprings Silver Cornet Bands." That is all right, the Arkansas CitySilver Cornet Band will supply the best of harmony on the glorious Fourth,but Geuda Springs will have to come here to enjoy it.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
The Washington correspondent of the Commonwealthsays: "Col. E. C. Manning, a well known Kansan, is in this city withhis family. He has sold out his interests in New Mexico. He has recentlymarried a Boston lady and will probably buy a house here and engage in business.Manning is a money making fellow and can accumulate lucre anywhere, whetherin Kansas, New Mexico, or Washington."
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Mr. C. Ingersoll, of Beloit, Wisconsin, withhis wife and daughter, has been visiting his brother, O. Ingersoll, of thiscity, during the past week. Mr. Ingersoll is editor of the Beloit FreePress, and we very much regret not being at home to welcome a brotherof the quill when he favored our sanctum with his presence. The party returnedto their home on the 15th inst., after a sojourn of ten days in sunny Cowley.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Our old friend, J. E. Miller, conductor on theArkansas City branch, accompanied by his wife and a party of friends, camedown Tuesday, and spent the time between trains in looking over the Queenof the Border. The party was composed of Mr. C. Ingersoll and wife, of theBeloit (Wisconsin) Free Press; Mrs. Matlack; and Mr. and Mrs. O.Ingersoll, of Arkansas City. The gentlemen of the party made this officea very pleasant call.
Caldwell Post.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
The festival given by the ladies of the M. E.church in Huey's Hall, last Wednesday evening, was fully up to the standardof excellence which is ever attained at entertainments of the kind. Thesupper tables were tastefully as well as plentifully spread with the bestof edibles, with ice cream, strawberries, and coffee as prominent features.A jolly time was had, and the music supplied by the Arkansas City CornetBand was fully appreciated. We learn the net proceeds of the evening amountedto $45.00, which, thanks to the enterprise of its members, will put quitea large stone in their new church tower.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
We received a pleasant call yesterday from Mr.Phillips, of Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, who is out upon a prospectingtrip, with a view to permanent location. Mr. Phillips has been for yearsone of the prominent educators of his county, but has about decided to trya non-professional life for awhile. At this season of the year Kansas cansing her own praises, while the glorious crop prospects and prosperous conditionof our citizens will prove the strongest kind of an argument in favor ofthis as a suitable spot for a newcomer to locate.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Major D. W. Lipe, treasurer of the Cherokeenation, has opened an office upstairs over the Stock Exchange bank, in Caldwell,where his only authorized agents, P. N. Blackstone and George Sanders, willreceive and receipt for taxes on livestock grazed on the Cherokee strip.No grazing permit will be recognized by the proper authorities unless bearingthe seal of the Cherokee nation and signed by D. W. Lipe.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Married at the residence of the bride's parents,in this city, on June 14th, 1882, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, Mr. W. H. Curtis,of Cambridge, New York, and Miss Mae Benedict.
The ceremony took place in the evening, in thepresence of invited friends, and the fair young bride and manly groom, asthey took upon themselves the solemn vows "to love and cherish eachother," seemed an embodiment of all that was pure and lovely in life.The many friends of the bride most heartily wish her a happy voyage on life'sstorm sea, and trust that many years of wedded bliss are in store for thehappy couple. The presents were numerous and valuable, but the list is toolong for insertion here.
The TRAVELER office was favored with cake andcigars, for which the boys return thanks coupled with the best of wishesfor the future happiness of the bride and groom.
[SOME COURIER CLIPS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Mr. Fred C. Hunt left last week for Barton,Polk Co., Fla., where he contemplates publishing a newspaper. Barton isa county seat, a promising town, needs a good paper, and Fred has the abilityand energy to make one for them.
The Commissioners met last week as a Board ofEqualization and did one of the most complete, fair, and just jobs of equalizationever done in this or any other county. The assessment on lands was reducedin nearly every township in the county from four to twenty- five percent.The value on horses was raised, or lowered, in most every township to anaverage of from twenty-nine to thirty-two dollars per head. The highestwas left on Winfield, being $34 per head. The assessment on sheep was reduced20 percent in Harvey, Pleasant Valley, and Windsor townships; and twenty-fivepercent in Silverdale. The assessment on cattle was reduced in Creswellfrom $14.31 to $12; in Dexter, from $14.40 to $12; in Maple, from $13.55to $11; in Silver Creek, from $15.58 to $14. It was raised in Rock from$9.35 to $11; in Sheridan, from $7.88 to $10; and in Vernon from $8.95 to$11. The changes throughout were fair and impartial and divides the burdenof taxation equally among all.
[DISSOLUTION NOTICE: C. D. MARSHALL AND C.G. THOMPSON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
We, the undersigned, hereby give notice thatthe co-partnership in the livery business at Arkansas City, between C. D.Marshall and C. G. Thompson has this day been dissolved by mutual consent.All accounts due the firm will be settled by either party at the Star LiveryStable where the books of the firm will be found. C. D. MARSHALL, C. G.THOMPSON.
Arkansas City, June 6th, 1882.
[SERIES OF ADS....MOST PERTAINING TO FOURTHOF JULY CELEBRATION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
AD:
COME AND SEE US AT OUR NEW QUARTERS. OUR STOCKIS FULL AND COMPLETE IN ALL ITS DEPARTMENTS, AND SECOND TO NONE IN THE COUNTY.THANKING YOU FOR PAST FAVORS, WE SHALL ENDEAVOR TO MERIT THE CONTINUANCEOF PART OF YOUR PATRONAGE.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
will comprise part of the amusem*nts, and theday's festivities will be closed by a GRAND UNION WAR DANCE And MAMMOTHDISPLAY OF FIREWORKS, JUST EAST OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Captain Dave Payne is organizing another companyfor Oklahoma.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
The peach trees are so loaded with fruit nearArkansas City that the limbs have to be tied up.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
At Caldwell, Mr. Bennett bought 1,000 head ofcows at $26 per head, and in nine days sold them at an advance of $4, clearing$4,000 on the lot.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Allen B. Lemmon has become sole proprietor ofthe Newton Republican, having purchased the interests of Messrs.Muse and Spivey.
[INDIAN AGENT BOWMAN WRITES FROM THE TERRITORY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Editor Traveler:
I observe in your issue of the 14th a statement,which, in the interest of justice and truth, requires correction. The statementis partly true and part utterly false. It is true that a Pawnee was drownedwhile returning from a visit to some Osage friends. He was only seen bya few Osages to sink, and did not reappear. They could render no assistance,but reported what they had seen. The body ultimately floated and driftedon a bar, where it was found in a very advanced stage of decomposition.The falsehood is the statement that it was left uncared for: we do not dothings that way down in Pawnee. The case was at once reported to the officeby the Pawnee who found it, traveling nine miles to do so. Word was thensent to the friends, eight miles in another direction, when quite a respectablebody of men came in, procured the means for interment, went out and performedthe sad and unpleasant duty after quite as much labor, self-denial, andpromptitude as average Christians. The Pawnees are human.
In justice to our contributor who furnishedthe item referred to in the above letter, we must state that at the timeit was written it stated facts as then existing; at the same time, however,we are pleased to give publicity to the later facts in the case.
[BIG WEDDING HELD AT RESIDENCE OF DR. J.T. SHEPARD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Wednesday evening, June 21st, at the residenceof Dr. J. T. Shepard, by the Rev. S. B. Fleming, Mr. M. B. Vawter and MissAlma Dixon.
The wedding was decidedly a grand success. Thepleasant and orderly manner in which everything was conducted was the subjectof general remark. The spacious parlors of Dr. Shepard were filled to overflowingwith the admiring friends of the young couple. Great credit is due Messrs.Maxwell and Kroenert for the gentlemanly and gallant manner with which theywaited upon the invited guests. Acknowledgments are due Mrs. Bonsall, Mrs.Searing, Mrs. Chapel, Mrs. Ingersoll, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Alexander, and Mrs.Wilson for flowers. The decorations were beautifully and tastefully arranged.On the south wall of the parlor was a large festoon of evergreen, with theletters V. and D. skillfully worked in the center. From the ceiling hunga large marriage bell made of evergreen, sprinkled with white flowers, witha large white calla lily suspended from the center. Shortly before 10 o'clocka grand wedding march pealed forth from the organ so ably presided overby Miss Bell Cassell. At a given signal the attendants, Miss Clara Finleyand J. O. Campbell, Miss Maggie Gardiner and Mr. J. C. Topliff, followedby the Bride and Groom, marched to the music down the broad stairway andinto the parlor. When the last notes died away from the organ, Rev. Flemingperformed the ceremony in solemn, touching simplicity, and pronounced themman and wife. After the usual hearty salutations and good wishes, a sumptuousfeast was served in fine style; Mrs. Dr. Shepard presiding with her usualgrace and affability. Quite an enjoyable time was had in cutting and servingthe very handsome bride's cake, to see who would be fortunate enough tosecure the ring it contained. Mr. E. O. Stevenson proved to be the luckyfellow. After an hour or so spent in social enjoyment, everyone departed,wishing the happy pair as happy and cheerful a life as their wedding seemedto promise.
The presents were numerous and handsome.
Marble Top Center Table. The Father and Brotherof the bride.
Silver Coffee Pot. Dr. and Mrs. Shepard.
Silver Tea Service. H. H. Davidson and wife.
Handsome Center Table. Mr. W. J. Stewart andwife.
A beautiful Horseshoe made of Colorado Minerals.Ben Dixon.
Elegant Silver Water Service. A. A. Newman andwife, W. E. Gooch and wife, T. Mantor and wife, Jerry Adams, and Sam Reed.
A Lovely Basket with artistic design of seaweed and sea shell in the center. Mrs. L. McLaughlin.
A Lady's elegant Dressing Case. J. C. Topliff.
Lace Scarf. Miss Etta Maxwell, Council Bluffs,Iowa.
Silver Butter Knife. Willie and Jamie Fleming.
Silver Call Bell. Freddie McLaughlin.
A very handsome Sofa upholstered in raw silk,with Patent Rockers to match, together with a large Rattan Easy Chair. Bythe many young friends of the Bride and Groom.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Annual School Board Meeting today at 3 p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Agent Jordan, of Ponca, was in the city yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Winfield will have an exposition on the 4thof July.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
A number of Winfield parties will attend the4th at this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Blackberries and Ice-cream Social Friday nightat Huey's Hall.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Herman Godehard will fit up the old "Bakery"as an ice cream saloon in the near future.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Mrs. E. Watson has had a stone sidewalk laidin front of her millinery establishment.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Messrs. Ira Barnett and L. C. Norton returnedfrom their trip to the Territory last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
John Whistler, of Sac & Fox Agency, is stoppingat Geuda Springs for the benefit of his eyes.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
G. T. Knott, who has been holding sheep in thisvicinity, returned to Henrietta, Texas, last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Coconut-growing is becoming an important industryin Florida. They grow to perfection there.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Charles Schiffbauer is making a trip to FortSill and other points in the beautiful Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Huey's Hall was filled yesterday by samplesopened out by runners for the inspection of our merchants.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Mr. Ed. Fenlon, the Government beef contractor,was in town Friday evening. He has gone to Texas.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Mr. Stedman purchased of C. M. Scott, last week,the building occupied by Mr. Snyder as a grocery house.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Mrs. Bowman, wife of the Agent of the Pawnees,left for Rock Island, Illinois, last Thursday, to spend the summer.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
The residence in course of erection just northof the M. E. church is rapidly progressing toward completion.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Mrs. John Shelden and son returned from Eldoradolast week, wither they have been visiting relatives and friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
The infelicities of wedded life in the experienceof the St. Clair family came to the front last week before the local court.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Michael Harkins has returned to greet us oncemore after a several week's visit at Omaha and some of the principal westerncities.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Capt. C. M. Scott left for Topeka on Mondaylast, where he goes as a delegate to the Congressional Convention to beheld there today.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
The bond election, held in this city last Saturday,for issuing bonds to repair the Arkansas river bridge, carried by a majorityof two-thirds of the vote polled.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. John Whistler,licensed trader at the Sac & Fox Agency, last week, as he passed throughour city en route for Geuda Springs.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Big onions seem to be the order of the day.Russel Cowles left at our office some very large specimens.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
The range of prices, this season, for winteredbeeves has been from $20 to $40, owing to the market, classes of cattle,and the condition they were in when sold. Caldwell Post.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
The past week has been one of the best harvestweeks in the history of Cowley and it is safe to say that the best wheatcrop ever harvested in the county is safely in the stacks.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Hacks will be run by Messrs. Hilliard, Patterson,& Co., of the Star Livery Stable, to and from the City Hotel and Godfrey'sGrove on July 4th, at short intervals during the day.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
The foundations for the new tower to be addedto the M. E. Church have been laid, as well as steps approaching the same.This makes a decided improvement on the old arrangement.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
The Highland Hall Company have secured a deedto the lot and building now occupied by Stedman Brother's Hardware, andthe preparations for the erection of the building may be looked for at anytime.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
At the residence of the bride's father, in thiscity, Wednesday, June 21st, 1882, by the Rev. Mr. Moorehead, Mr. NewellPond and Miss Minnie Krebs. Congratulations are extended to the wedded pairfor their future happiness.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
We have now before us two splendid specimensof the Hale's Early peach, grown on Mr. George Shearer's place, east ofthe Walnut. The two weigh 11 ounces, and each one measures eight and onehalf inches in circumference. They are beauties.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Mr. Glendenning, owner of the horse and cattleherd that were on Shilocco creek, returned to Baxter Springs last week.During the heavy rain storm, his cattle stampeded and seventeen head strayaway. They were branded N O on the left side. Mr. "Glen." wasa school chum of C. M. Scott, in Ohio.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Mrs. Mattie Calvert Shelden, of Arkansas City,is visiting relatives in our city. The old man is at home frying his ownflapjacks and doing other general homework for himself.
Walnut Valley Times.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
DIED. Charlie Austin, a fourteen year old sonof C. D. Austin, of Winfield, was drowned in the Walnut river between Bliss& Wood's mill and the railroad bridge while bathing on Tuesday of lastweek.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Mr. J. B. Splawn, of Silverdale, and one ofthe oldest subscribers to the TRAVELER, favored us with a short call lastweek. He reported everything in the vicinity of Silverdale as prosperingfinely.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Capt. J. B. Nipp brought up a picked lot ofhorses from his ranche in the Territory last week. He sold eight in thiscity. We understand that he will make regular trips to this place with stockduring the summer. Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
We had the pleasure of a few moment's chat withMajor Woodin, the genial Agent of the Otoes, on Monday morning last. Hewas in town on business, and reports everything below as "pursuingthe even tenor of its way."
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
The ladies of the First Presbyterian Church,at a meeting held on Monday morning last, in view of the fact that blackberrieswould hardly be ripe by Wednesday, postponed their Festival from that eveningtill the Friday following.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
By a recent card from Dr. Jamison Vawter, welearn that he is now in Louisville, Kentucky, attending a course of lecturesat the Eye and Ear Infirmary, and will be ready to start for Arkansas Cityin a few weeks to make a permanent stay with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
A Mr. Bennett, of Missouri, but now on a visitto this city, came near meeting his death while bathing in the Walnut riveron Sunday morning last. He was attacked with cramp in one side of his body,and, but for the assistance of his companions, would have found a waterygrave.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
During their recent trip to the Territory, Messrs.Ira Barnett and L. C. Norton purchased of Drury Warren, at his cattle campon Black Bear, Indian Territory, 127 head of cattle, which they shippedto Kansas City from this point yesterday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Mr. W. H. Curtis and wife, who have been visitingKansas City, St. Louis, and other principal cities in the East on theirwedding tour, returned to this place on Saturday last. On account of Mr.Benedict's poor health, they will remain here for some weeks, after whichthey will cast their future lot in Cambridge, New York.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Mr. Jas. R. Shupbach, representing the SaltLake Tribune, was in the city last week and favored us with a shortcall. He has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. E. Watson, and then indulged ina hunt to the Indian Territory. He was very favorably impressed with theglorious showing made by Kansas this season.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Charles A. Burgess is now in Boston, Mass.,with thirty New York Indians (Mohawk and others), doing an extensive business.He is employed by Healy & Bigelow, and will remain East until fall,when he goes to California to join his father, who has moved there fromNebraska. Charles understands Indians, and how to make a sensation withthem.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
We regret to learn that Mrs. R. Bowers is sufferingfrom a cancer on the back of her neck. Mrs. Bowers has been troubled withthis terrible disease before, but its progress was checked by treatmentwith the Charles Brash receipt, which remedy we understand she is againusing, and we sincerely hope it may result in the total eradication of thedisease from her system.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Reports come up from the ranges to the effectthat the cattle along the State line west, and on the Medicine and tributarystreams, are not in nearly as fine condition as those further east, alongthe Salt Fork, Pond creek, and other streams east of there. There has beenno theory advanced that we have heard of why this is so and we should bepleased to hear from someone on the subject. Caldwell Post.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Among other attractions for the Fourth at ArkansasCity, one novel and interesting feature will be added. Three lemons willbe floated in a barrel of Arkansas River water for the benefit of the crowd.This part of the program will take place at 12 o'clock sharp. Courier.
And there being no celebration at Winfield,the "interesting feature" will be presided over by Ed. P. Greerdressed as Oscar Wilde.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
The awning of the City Hotel shaded the brownedcountenances of more sheep men last Saturday than we have seen togetherfor some time. There was Andrews, of the placid Grouse creek; Fouts, ofthe wild Willows; Johns, from the historic Shilocco; Cole, from the romanticBodoc; Saunders, of High Prairie; Rogers, of Endless View Ranche; Phraner,from Ponca Trail; and Scott, of the State line; while on the street wasMajors Harnly, Stewart, and Maxwell. Knott had taken his departure the daybefore or he would have been there. Wool, tariff, scab, and coyotes weregenerally cussed and discussed until the supper call scattered them likea bombshell. They were all hungry.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
The name of Hon. W. P. Hackney did not comebefore the Republican Convention as a candidate for Congress, for the reasonthat combinations had been formed that were too great for him to cope with,hence his wise discretion prompted him to decline. Whenever the southerntier goes up with a candidate from each county, defeat to all will be theresult. Chautauqua, Butler, Sumner, Sedgwick, and Cowley all had candidates,and consequently got nothing.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Capt. C. M. Scott returned from Topeka lastFriday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
We noticed a number of Territory folks in thecity on the Fourth.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Hank Endicott has returned to the city fromhis Texas trip and is just about as happy as of old.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Mr. John T. Gooch, of Otoe Agency, came up tothe State last Friday for the purpose of celebrating at our Fourth.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
King Berry, one of the most successful cowmenof the B. I. T., was in town this week and remained during the Fourth.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
R. A. Houghton and Tom Hill shipped five carloadsof cattle from this place last week, for which they received the highestmarket price at Kansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Drury Warren, of Grouse Creek, left at our officesome very fine samples of the Early Ohio potatoes weighing from 8 to 11½ounces each. They were perfect beauties.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Capt. Nipp drove a fine herd of horses up fromthe Territory last Friday, which he had purchased from J. F. Sherburne,at Ponca Agency. They were an exceptionally fine lot.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Capt. C. M. Scott, of Arkansas City, one ofthe delegates of Cowley County, came up last evening; Capt. Scott is a genialgentleman and has a host of friends in this city.
Commonwealth.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
The Cowley County Normal opens today and willclose August 25th, 1882. In July classes will be formed in Orthography,Reading, Languages, Arithmetic, Geography, and Didactics. Also in Algebraand Book Keeping, if desired. Fee: One dollar per month. County Associationof teachers, August 28 and 29. Teachers' examination Aug. 30 and 31. Exercisesin Winfield High school building.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Schiffbauer Bros. last week sold to Mr. Shivers,living east of the Walnut, a $1,500 steam threshing machine which he nowhas in successful operation. Upon its arrival last Friday the machine wasunloaded from the cars and immediately put to work in the harvest fieldwith the most satisfactory results, proving its capacity to thresh out,working at an ordinary rate, 1,800 bushels in each day of ten hours. Thisis the first of its kind in the county, and will be a dangerous rival ofthe old-style horse-power threshing machine.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
The social at Huey's Hall last Friday nightwas an exception to the general rule in not being extensively patronized,the intense heat and stormy appearance of the weather deterring many ofour people from attending.
We are glad to say, however, that somethingover expenses was realized, and wish them "better" luck next time.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Jake Rife paid the city and his many friendsa visit on the Fourth. Jake is one of the very oldest subscribers to theTRAVELER and we are always glad to see him.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
City Marshal Brown was shot through the brainby a cowboy who he was attempting to arrest at Caldwell on the 22nd inst.The murderer escaped to the Indian Territory. This is the third marshalthat has met his death at Caldwell by the bullet.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Trix Fouts, brother of Pink, has gone down toWillow Springs to assist in manipulating the great herd of sheep held onthat range. "Trix" is a second Pink, which is sufficient introductionfor him to gain the hearts of our people.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Grandma Hartsock, who has been absent severalmonths in Colorado visiting her two sons, Boon and Jasper, last week returnedto Cowley, her former, and, her future home. We are glad to welcome Grandmaback again and hope she may long remain with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Mr. Myers, of Winfield, who is holding cattlein the Territory, was brought to the city last Saturday night, laboringfrom a slight attack of sun-stroke. He was taken to the residence of Dr.Shepard, where he was joined by his wife on Sunday. Under the skillful careof Dr. Shepard, we are pleased to say he is progressing towards recovery.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
A runaway team made things lively on SummitStreet for a few moments last Sunday evening. The team started from F. Innes'ice cream saloon and ran down Summit St. till they came to Fourth Avenue,where they attempted to turn but luckily the lines became so entangled asto stop them before any serious damage was done.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
One of the finest samples of potatoes was leftat our office last week by Mr. Kirkpatrick. They were of the Snowflake variety,sound in every way, of unusually large size, and when cooked had the appearanceof a ball of meal.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Charles Swarts is one of the most obliging aswell as gallant young men in town. One day last week he distinguished himselfby wheeling a lady friend of his along Summit Street in a wheelbarrow. Judgingfrom appearances the ride, though not in a strictly conventional vehicle,was duly appreciated.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
List of letters remaining uncalled for in thePost Office at Arkansas City, Kansas, July 1st, 1882.
FIRST COLUMN: Adam, Rev. W. M.; Allen, J. R.;Anderson, Eva; Bourland, S. Dick; Biggs, Josie; Barber, James; Bourdette,G.; Babb, Pique; Curry, D.; Constant, H.; Cunningham, C. F.; Dilley, J.S.; Dawson & Son; Hammond, B. D.; Huffman, Theodore; Kimball, John;Kull, George; Knox, H. U.; Layton, Ellsworth; Lennon, John; Lane, Mary A.;Morrison, A. H.; Meek, Enoch.
SECOND COLUMN: Mabee, Fannie; Mendenhall, M.M.; Miller, Mervin; Michael, R.; Miller, R. M.; Meadows, A. E.; Merry, Hogan;Phillips, W. H.; Probasco, Jacob; Parker, Johnny; Pering, S. J.; Robson,Mary; Rutherford, C. E.; Rose, Rev. W. H.; Schwab, Sofia; Smily, O. H.;Sherrard, R. G.; Snyder, A. J.; Smith, Alfred; Smith, A. E.; Townsley, Ann;Tucker, William; Weas, John.
Persons calling for any of the above letters,will please say advertised.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Many of the mail routes were somewhat changedon July 1st, and for the convenience of our patrons we subjoin a table ofthe time of arrival and departure of mails on our local routes.
Northern mail arrives at 12:30 and departs at2:30 p.m. daily.
Ponca, Red Rock, and Pawnee arrives at 6 p.m.on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and departs at 6 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday,and Friday.
Kaw and Pawhuska arrives at 9 p.m. of Tuesday,Thursday, and Saturday, and departs at 6 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Salt City and Wellington arrives Monday, Wednesday,and Friday at 4 p.m. Departs Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 7 a.m.
Bitter Creek, Guelph, and South Haven arrivesTuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 6 p.m. Departs same days at 7 a.m.
Silverdale and Maple City arrives Tuesday andFriday 7 p.m. Departs Wednesday and Saturday at 6 a.m.
[SOME COURIER CLIPPINGS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Rev. and Mrs. Cairns are making preparationsto start next week for a three month's visit in Scotland, their native home.It has been thirty years since they left there.
Abe Steinberger, of the Winfield Courant,and Sam J. Gorman, who has for some years past represented a fancy groceryand fruit house at St. Louis, have consummated plans for the establishmentof a weekly paper at Kansas City, to be known by the suggestive name ofthe "Grin," the first number of which will make its appearanceon the 1st of August. Commonwealth.
Abe and Gorman would make such a paper hum fromthe start. We understand that the Courant has been purchased by Mr.Leftwich of Larned, and that the name will be changed to the Telegram,and run as a Democratic paper.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
WANTED. A Span of large work Mares. C. M. SCOTT.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Everything Neat and Nobby in Glass and Queenswareat our new store, one door north of our old store. H. Godehard.
Remember the Removal of the City Bakery andGrocery into our new quarters one door north of our old store.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
We learn that Judge W. P. Campbell will be acandidate for county attorney of Sedgwick County this fall. The Republicansof Sedgwick can't do a better thing than in nominating and electing him.His legal ability and energy is equaled by few and excelled by none in thisState. Violators of the law would receive their just merits at his hands,and Sedgwick County would obtain the credit of having the ablest countyattorney in Kansas.
[ORDINANCE NO. 104: CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAINSIDEWALKS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
VERY HARD TO READ...RECAP ONLY:
SECTION 1st. That a stone sidewalk four feetshall be constructed on the east side of Summit Street, from the north sideof Sixth Avenue to the north line of the townsite, on the west line of Blocksnumber 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, and 66, said sidewalks to be constructed accordingto specifications in Ordinance Nos. 79 and 82.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Highland Hall is on the riz.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Highland Hall will be 75 x 75 feet.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
DIED. A child of Mrs. Arnett died last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
It will be called the Stewart Hotel or wordsto that effect.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
DIED. Mr. and Mrs. Peiffer, of this city, losta child by death last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
New wheat is selling at Winfield from 72 to80 cents per bushel.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Corn in Cowley is now an assured crop and lookssplendid.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Charlie Schiffbauer has our thanks for the firstpears of the season.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
A. C. Williams, of Pawnee, is up in the cityto spend a couple of months in the State.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Dr. Alexander has put a new shingle roof uponhis residence on north Summit St.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Hon. Wm. Martindale, with H. R. Branston, ofDexter, paid our city a visit last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Agent L. J. Miles, of Osage Agency, and T. J.Gilbert, the Kaw trader, were in town last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Charles Hilliard,of Wichita, while in our city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Hay is being contracted for in the Territoryat from $1.25 to $1.50 per ton in large quantities.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
The amount of wheat shipped from Cowley thisyear will be far in excess of any previous year.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
J. J. Estus passed through the city Monday witha lot of ponies for their ranche in the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
The Cowley County Normal opened last Wednesdaywith about thirty teachers in attendance.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Mr. A. D. Hawk, of New York City, is now clerkingin Mr. Matlack's dry goods and grocery establishment.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
The side tracks at this place are filled withgrain cars for transferring Cowley County wheat to eastern markets.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Dr. C. G. Thompson returned from Wichita onMonday last after a visit of nearly a week to friends in that place.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Charles Parker spent the Fourth in the cityvisiting former friends, and returned to Sac & Fox on Wednesday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
The TRAVELER office, last week, turned out abatch of printing for V. M. Ayres, of the Canal Flouring Mills of this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Two hundred and twenty-eight cars of stock havebeen shipped from our yards in the last sixteen days. Caldwell Post.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
J. D. Harkleroad, of Grouse, was in the citylast Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Frank Swarts has secured a position with Mr.Matlack in the trader's store at Pawnee Agency, and left for that placeyesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Frank Wheelihan, our genial telegram operator,has gone to Newton to take charge of the office at that place for a fewweeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
It will be noticed that the greater portionof the land sold in this vicinity recently has been purchased by men interestedin stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Mr. John Gooch returned to his home in the Territoryon Thursday last, after spending the Fourth with relatives and friends inthe city.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Miss Rosie Laughlin, after a lengthened visitto friends in Bolton Township, returned on Monday last to her home in Lincoln,Illinois.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
It is currently reported that Talbot, the murdererof Mike Meagher, Mayor of Caldwell, was corralled and shot in a saloon rowin Texas.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Miss Flora Finley, who, for the past year hasbeen attending college at Monmouth, Illinois, returned to her home in thiscity last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Miss Lenore Rife, one of Winfield's fair sex,spent several days in our city last week, which time she was the guest ofMiss Minnie McIntire.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Mr. Charles Schiffbauer and C. Mead, who havebeen absent for several weeks on a business trip in the Territory, returnedto the city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Mr. U. Spray has received an appointment inthe Indian schools at Sac & Fox Agency, Indian Territory, and will leavefor that place shortly.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
We are under obligations to Mr. S. B. Adamsfor a choice lot of apples, peaches, and blackberries, all grown upon hishome place northwest of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
On the mail route between this place and Wellington,the only post offices called at are Salt City, Cleardale, and Concord, allin Sumner County.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
We understand that P. Pearson has secured thecontract for furnishing the new hotel now in course of erection on SummitSt. by A. A. Newman.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Range on Bodock [Bodoc] and other creeks southof this city, in the Nation, is first-class and the better part of it isbeing utilized this year to its fullest extent.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
R. Bennett, of East Bolton, had some fine potatoesof the Early Rose, Snowflake, Pennsylvania Blue, and California Russet varietiesin the city last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Mr. U. Spray resigned his position as Trusteeof Creswell Township and the Board of County Commissioners appointed S.J. Mantor to fill the vacancy.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Sheep are about all sheared and most of thesmall wool clips are sold. The large clips, however, are being held by thesheep-men till the markets suit them.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Jennings Clark, who has been stopping for thepast three months at Mulvane, in the drug store of Mr. Pahne, [Payne?] hasresigned his position, and is again living in our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Drury Warren, of Grouse Creek, brought to townlast week a sample of onions, of the multiplier variety, from one onionof which alone we saw over twenty onions growing.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Nearly every ranch in the Indian Territory,south of here, was represented at our Fourth of July Celebration, and theboys were all happy and report having a boss time.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Frank Hutchison starts to Cheyenne Agency tomorrowto resume his duties in the store of Capt. Connell, at that place.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Mr. J. G. Haskell, of the firm of Haskell &Wood, of Lawrence, Architects, was in the city last week submitting drawings,estimates, etc., to the Highland Hall building committee.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Frank Hutchison, the Industrial teacher at CheyenneAgency, spent the past week in the city visiting friends and relatives,during which time he did not fail to pay us a pleasant call.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
We call attention to the announcement of AlexH. Limerick of Rock Township, as a candidate for the office of County Superintendent.Mr. Limerick is an old timer in the county, having taken a claim in 1871,and has taught in our schools for the past five years, holding an A Gradecertificate. He is an old soldier, an amiable gentleman, and in every waycompetent of the office he seeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Mr. E. S. Bedilion announces himself a candidatefor re-election to the office of Clerk of the District Court in this issue.Mr. Bedilion has held the office several years, and is too well known toneed any recommendations at our hands. His many friends all over the countybear tribute to his fitness for the office he seeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
It is with pleasure we recommend Rodecker'sCentennial Washing Machine, for sale by Messrs. Nelson & Ball. Thesegentlemen will take a machine to anyone's residence, do the washing, andif a machine is purchased, will leave the identical washer with which thework has been done. No stronger proof of the excellence of these machinescan be needed.
AD: RODECKER'S CENTENNIAL WASHING MACHINES,NELSON & BALL,
AGENTS, CITY HOTEL, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
See Testimonials. [I SKIPPED THESE.]
Testimonials were given by Mr. and Mrs. P. J.Davis, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Moore, C. F. and L. C. Snyder, and Mrs. L. Standley.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
There are five bridge petitions now before theCounty Commissioners of Sumner County. One of them asks for an appropriationfor the Mulvane bridge and the other four ask for new bridges. It is probablethat before adjourning the Commissioners will submit a proposition to avote of the people to construct a system of bridges and to build a courthouse.Such a course would meet with universal favor. S. C. Press.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
The contract on the mail route from this cityto South Haven, with service three times a week, has been sub-let to Mr.Walker of this place. The original contract was from Arkansas City to Caldwell,three times a week, necessitating six days work, and it was let for $400per year. After the letting the route was cut down to South Haven as theterminal point, and the round trip can now be made in one day. We also learnthat Mr. Walker has sub-contracted the route from this place to Wellingtonthree times a week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
A proposition is now before the taxpayers tovote bonds for the purpose of bonding the outstanding scrip indebtednessof the city and build two bridges. One span of the Fall creek bridge isabout up, but the south approach will undoubtedly need a span of some fiftyfeet to make a good bridge of it. To pay for the bridge and the approachand build a bridge over Castro [?] creek east of town is the purpose forwhich the bonds are proposed. The bridge bonds should receive the heartysupport of the entire city, as it is impossible to build bridges withoutmoney, and the bridges we must have. Caldwell Post.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Conductor Miller, of the Santa Fe, is layingoff on account of having sprained his hip while jumping from a car.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Mr. A. E. Allen, of Wichita, cousin of the Mowryboys, was in town on Monday. He is renewing his youth at Geuda and cameover to see a railroad town.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
The only casualty on the Fourth was Mr. Estus'team running away. Mr. Estus and child were in the wagon and were thrownout, but luckily were not injured. The team was caught and no damage tospeak of was done.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Mr. Ira Barnett shipped this morning six carloadsof fat butcher's cattle for Kansas City, which will make him 12 carloadsor 251 head of stock in the last week. Mr. Barnett starts tomorrow for BlackBear, Indian Territory, where he expects to purchase another lot for shipment.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
As we understand it, the Pawnee, Otoe, Ponca,and Nez Perce Agencies, in the Territory, are to be consolidated under theAgent, and Maj. Woodin, now of the Otoe Agency, will be the gentleman retained.We also understand that Agents Bowman and Jordan have been tendered otherappointments in the Indian service.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
We call attention to the "ad" of Messrs.Miller & Parr, blacksmiths, in this issue. These gentlemen are preparedto do all kinds of work in their line, and in machine and wagon repairsas in all other work guarantee satisfaction. Mr. Miller has had 20 yearsexperience in the business and it is needless to say is a first-class mechanic.
SAME OLD STORY! CAN'T FIND THEIR AD!
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Mr. L. A. Millspaugh, of Vernon Township, announceshimself a candidate for the office of Clerk of the District Court. Mr. Millspaughis a young man of energy and good moral character, a staunch Republican,and a gentleman fully competent in every way to discharge the duties ofthe office for which he is a candidate.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Mrs. W. W. McKnight, of Winterset, Iowa, whohas been visiting this section with a view to regaining her health, returnedto her Iowa home yesterday very much improved by the trip. She was accompaniedon her return by Mrs. J. L. Huey, who will probably spend several monthsvisiting former friends at Winterset and other parts of Iowa.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
We would like to have given a full report ofour glorious Celebration, but we are sorry to say we were prevented by thespace being given up for advertisem*nts. However, all of our people knowit was just a little the biggest Fourth of July ever celebrated at our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
H. D. Gans offers himself as a candidate forre-election to the office of Probate Judge.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
A terrible tragedy occurred Sunday week in theIndian Territory, near McAllister. Rev. W. J. Spaugh, a Methodist minister,who had incurred the enmity of some young Indians whom he had correctedin school, was set upon in a lonely spot and after a determined struggle,was killed. There is no clue to the murderers except as indicated above.Spaugh had relatives in Indiana and Peoria, Illinois, and was generallypopular in the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
A meeting of the old soldiers of Creswell Townshipwill be held at I. H. Bonsall's office, in this city, on Thursday, July13th, 1882, for the purpose of organizing with a view to holding a reunionof veterans at this place and attending the State reunion at Topeka.
By order. J. B. NIPP.
[SOME COURIER CLIPPINGS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
We noticed one very significant thing at theArkansas City celebration, Thursday. Every exhilarating citizen on the groundswas from Winfield. Arkansas City was on her best behavior, while Winfieldseems to have gone abroad to make a fool of herself.
Messrs. Yellow Bull, chief of the Nez Perces,and White Eagle, chief of Poncas, addressed the people at the Arkansas Citycelebration Tuesday. Yellow Bull made a very good speech, detailing thewrongs which the government had heaped upon his people by removing themfrom Idaho, where there was good water and good game, for this hot southerncountry. He is a fine-looking Indian and quite intelligent. White Eagleis a fat, hearty-looking chap, and said he didn't have any desire to goon the warpath, but would be content with extra rations of beef and dogmeat.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Before buying any patent tin washing machines,come and see what kind I have. You can save money by so doing. C. R. SIPES.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
All parties indebted to Jamison Vawter willfind their accounts at the office of C. L. Swarts, where they will pleasecall at once and settle the same. Jamison Vawter, M. D.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Highest Cash Price paid for wheat by F. J. Hess.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
CLOSING OUT. I have another lot of Murray VaporStoves that I will close out at a great bargain for the next ten days. Calland see me. Geo. W. Miller.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
COMING. This Month Two Car Loads of Furniture.Must be sold cheap to make room for the Third. P. Pearson.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
We have a large stock of first-class Fruit cans,one and two quarts, which we will sell as cheap as the cheapest. Give usa call and save money. Howard Brothers.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Taken up at the Stable of the undersigned inArkansas City, on the evening of July 4th, 1882, one bay stallion, about15 hands high, three years old, with collar marks, no brands. Owner canhave the same by proving property and paying charges.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, July 19, 1882. Front Page.
Caldwell has shipped three car loads of newwheat.
Caldwell shipped ninety cars of cattle in oneday last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Exchanges from all over the state, but perhapsmore particularly from the Arkansas valley, are mentioning the scarcityof farm laborers.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Senator Plumb has been indisposed somewhat oflate, owing to his unremitting attention to his Senatorial duties. Amongother things accomplished in the Senate, the appropriation to his Stateof $340,000 in payment for Indian depredations, $100,000 for equipmentsfurnished troops during the early part of the war, the five percent bill,which would give to the State fund $358,000, the allowance of 10,000 acresof land not taken up for agricultural purposes to make up a shortage of$10,000 or $12,000 for those who suffered by the raids of the Cheyenne Indians.He got a bill through the Senate for the sale of the Kickapoo lands in NorthernKansas, and a bill to repay the State for collecting the war tax of 1861.His friends have suggested that he take a recreation, but he is not disposedso to do.
[OLD SOLDIERS' REUNION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
A meeting of Old Soldiers was called for July18, 1882, at the office of I. H. Bonsall to talk up a Soldiers Re-union.
J. B. Nipp was elected chairman and I. H. Bonsall,secretary, of said meeting.
Motion made by J. C. Pickering, "that wehave a re-union of all old soldiers if the late war, residing in CowleyCounty and vicinity. Motion received a second and was carried by the unanimousvote of all present.
Motion made that the chair appoint a committeeto raise funds to cover the expense of said re-union. Motion carried.
The following committee was appointed to collectprovisions, fodder, and funds for said re-union: A. A. Newman, chairman,and James Ridenour of Arkansas City; F. M. Vaughan, N. W. Kimmel, and JohnA. Smalley, of Creswell; August Lorry, J. H. Penton, and M. J. Rice, ofBolton; with instructions to report prog4ess to the executive committeeor Secretary as soon as possible.
The following executive committee was appointedby the committee: J. B. Nipp, chairman, M. N. Sinnott, J. W. Gamel, andO. S. Rarick.
Motion made "requesting the papers of CowleyCounty to publish the proceedings of this meeting, and invite all the townshipsof Cowley County by their committees or secretaries to open up correspondencein regard to time and manner of holding said re-union."
On motion J. B. Nipp was elected permanent chairmanand I. H. Bonsall permanent secretary of the "Old Soldiers Re-unionorganization of Creswell Township."
All township organizations of Cowley Countyare requested to correspond with said chairman or secretary of ArkansasCity.
On motion all soldiers of the late war of CowleyCounty and adjunct counties are most cordially invited to attend the re-union.
On motion meeting adjourned subject to the callof chairman. J. B. NIPP, Chairman.
I. H. BONSALL, Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
From numerous letters received by differentpersons here, it seems to be the wish of a great number of the old Soldiersof Cowley County to have a re-union of Old Soldiers of the late war, residingin this vicinity to have a meeting and renew old acquaintances and fightthe old battles over again.
A meeting of this kind would be of great interest,and if carried out in the right spirit, could be made a pleasant affair.Now, all that is needed is for every old soldier to consider himself a committeeof one to act. And for each one to make up his mind to come and have a goodtime. As this would not be a business or money making scheme that some FEWshould be benefitted by and interested in seeing it go through, ALL musttake hold of it and put it in shape.
In pursuance with this idea a meeting was heldon the 13th, and committees appointed as a nucleus or head, to put the ideain shape. And they have gone to work, but it will not do to expect the committeesto do all the work necessary to push this on to a successful issue. Oneand all that feel interested in having a good time must work with a willfrom now until it is over with, and if we will all do our part, Cowley Countywill have a large gathering of the Old Vets and all will feel that it was"good to have been there."
What say you, old soldiers of Cowley County,shall we?
"Rally round the flag Boys,
Rally once again,
Shouting the battle cry of Freedom."
If your answer is yes! Remember that as muchdepends on YOU as anyone to make it a success. Don't expect too much fromthe committees as they will have their hands full with all the help youcan give them. So let us all work with a will in every township of Cowleyand have a re-union in fact as well as name.
All Cowley County papers please copy and allinterested please address the Secretary or chairman at Arkansas City.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
A. A. Newman goes East next week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Real estate business has been active duringthe past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mr. J. R. Perry has our thanks for a nice lotof blackberries.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mr. L. Small has sold out his stock of groceriesto C. F. Snyder.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
The work of clearing the site for our publichall has commenced.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
The stone sidewalks on west Summit Street arebeing rapidly laid.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
We call attention to the Dental card of M. B.Vawter in this issue. [NOTE: COULD NOT FIND IT!]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
The Cowley County Telegram has been resurrectedas a weekly.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
We regret to state that Mr. J. W. French isseriously indisposed.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
John Whistler has commenced work on his hotelat Geuda Springs.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Agent J. V. Carter, of Sac & Fox Agency,was in town last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Two carloads of furniture was received by PeterPearson last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
J. C. Topliff sold lot 6 in block 68 last weekto the Highland Hall Co. for $850.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
We call attention to the card of J. C. Loomis,Dentist, elsewhere in this issue. [COULD NOT FIND CARD!]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Peter Pearson put a stone sidewalk in frontof his Furniture Emporium last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. Capron, of thiscity, on Monday, July 17th, 1882, a daughter.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mrs. W. E. Gooch and Mrs. R. A. Houghton willstart for the Eastern States next week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Miss Angie Mantor came home Saturday from astay of several days at Ponca Agency, Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Some very fine samples of photographical workadorn the entrance to I. H. Bonsall's gallery.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Hank Nelson, who is in charge of affairs atOakland, Indian Territory, is shaking hands with his friends in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mr. D. C. Blossom, of Shawneetown, Indian Territory,arrived in town on Saturday last, and remained until today.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Captain J. B. Nipp sold over forty horses lastweek and said it wasn't a good week with him either.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
James C. Henderson has sold his cattle and interestin the ranch to J. H. Sherburne, of Ponca Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mrs. Miles, the much respected housekeeper ofL. Small, leaves in a few days for her home in Detroit, Michigan.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Stacy Matlack was down to Pawnee Agency lastweek looking after his interests there as U. S. Indian trader.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mr. Wm. Mercer, one of Bolton's prominent citizens,called and enrolled himself on the TRAVELER books yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
P. H. Phraner drove his flock of sheep overto Chautauqua County last week where he will hold them for a time.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Major L. E. Woodin, Otoe Indian Agent, was intown last Thursday on business connected with agency matters.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
O. P. Houghton sold his farm on the line southof here to Mr. Baily last week for $1,200. This included all improvements.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mr. H. S. Davenport has fitted up and is nowoccupying as a residence the James Benedict property on north Sixth Street.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
We received a pleasant call last week from KingBerry and Mr. Little, of Pawnee Agency, who were in the city on a shortvisit.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Most of the real estate transfers of this vicinitythe past few weeks have been made through our real estate men, Green &Snyder.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
We are glad to chronicle the fact that ConductorMiller had so far recovered from his accident as to resume charge of histrain last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Dan Maher and a brother of his, just from Kentucky,were in town last Saturday, upon a visit to Capt. Nipp, whom they had knownin the "auld lang syne."
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Our former townsman, D. D. Lewis, now of CoalCreek, Colorado, is getting to be quite a legal character, being recentlyappointed Police Judge of that city.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mr. Wesley Fouts and wife, with their daughter,Miss Dora, of Waynestown, Indiana, are visiting their mother, Mrs. Peed.They will be in the city several weeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mr. Abe Steinberger in connection with a Mr.Gorman, will start a paper in Kansas City, called the "Grip.It will be run in the interest of the traveling fraternity.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
J. C. Topliff sold two pieces of real estateon the line of the Indian Territory last week. One to Peter Hollenbeck andthe other to Mr. Reinhart for cash in both instances.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mr. Stewart, the new telegraph operator, gaveus a pleasant call yesterday. Mr. Stewart is a very obliging young man,and will undoubtedly win the friendship of all our citizens.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Fred McLaughlin will leave on today's trainfor the East. During his absence he will visit his former teacher, Mr. Sylvester,who is now practicing law at Boscobel, Wisconsin.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
DIED. At Salt City, of catarrh of the lungs,on Saturday last, J. W. Howard. The deceased came to Geuda some two weekssince, but the disease was too far gone for the water to help him.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Ira Barnett last week purchased of Drury Warren136 head of cattle which he shipped this morning to Kansas City. Mr. Barnettwill average about six carloads of stock shipped each week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Hon. and Mrs. George Ordway have returned fromtheir trip to Illinois. They were present at the commencement exercisesat Lake Forest, where their daughter graduated. Waterloo (Iowa) Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Messrs. Green & Snyder are now issuing theeighth edition of their Real Estate News. It is a twenty-four columnpaper and brim full of matter of interest to land buyers and home seekers.The matter contained in its columns is reliable and not overdrawn as manysuch publications are. This is one of the livest and most energetic realestate firms in the West, and does business in a manner that is satisfactoryboth to buyer and seller.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
The three lots south of T. H. McLaughlin's stonestore have been purchased by the Highland Hall Company as a site for theirHall, work upon which will be commenced as soon as possible.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Prof. Geo. Arnold, principal of the MitchellSpring School, Cherokee Nation, was shot and killed by Baxter Panther, aprominent Indian, for having severely whipped a younger brother of Panther's.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Captain Payne announces that on July 20th alarge colony will enter Indian Territory. He seems to think that the invasionwill be countenanced by Secretary Teller, and that is just where he willmiss it.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mr. I. J. Frisbie, late of Ponca Agency, favoredus with a short call yesterday. Mr. Frisbie has been seriously ill for severalweeks, but we are pleased to say is now convalescing. He with his wife andfamily left for Girard, Kansas, yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Two of our boys visited the hub last Sunday.One of them got back the same night, but the other didn't put in an appearancetill the following morning. From appearances we should say "Prohibitiondoes not prohibit in Winfield."
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Messrs. Vawter & Loomis have dissolved partnership,and each one now has separate dental rooms. Dr. J. C. Loomis retains theroom occupied by the late firm, and M. B. Vawter has fitted up an officefurther back over Matlack's store.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
The land department of the A. T. & S. F.railroad is in communication with a colony in Dakota who contemplate removingto Kansas this summer, as they are tired of long winters in the north. Theyhave been settled in that Territory for two years.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
A sample of Maiden's Blush apples were laidon our table Monday by J. P. Perry. They each weighed half a pound and grewon a twig not two inches apart. They were perfect in every particular andas pretty a sight as could be wished for.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Misses Rose and Eva Dent, late of Havana, Illinois,are here visiting their aunt, Mrs. Stewart. During their stay in our city,these ladies will give lessons in piano and organ music and oil paintingand crayon drawing. Notice their ad.
AD: MUSIC AND PAINTING. Misses Rose and EvaDent, late of Havannah, Ills., desire to inform the public generally thatthey will give lessons
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mr. R. O. Harris, representing the Western MutualAid Society, of Des Moines, Iowa, was in the city during the past week andtook several applications for life insurance. This is a first-class concernand in every way worthy of the confidence of all desiring a safe and equitableinsurance.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mrs. W. B. Caton is a candidate for the officeof Superintendent of Public Instruction. She is thoroughly educated andaccomplished, with large experience in conducting schools. She has sufficienthealth and energy to attend thoroughly to all the duties of the office andwill make a faithful and efficient officer if elected.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
A double wedding occurred in this place on Sundaylast, the contracting parties being Mr. Chas. Jones and Miss Louisa Jones,and Mr. George Brown and Miss Alice Rule, all of Coal Creek. The ceremonywas performed by Justice D. D. Lewis, at the residence of Mr. J. Jones.Coal Creek (Colorado) Enterprise.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Stedman Brothers have removed their stock ofhardware across the street to the building formerly occupied by C. F. Snyder,which they have purchased of C. M. Scott. This firm make a specialty ofgun-smithing and repairs, and have always in stock a full line of revolvers,cartridges, as well as all other goods in their line. Don't forget the placeand give them a call.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
The Republicans of Creswell Township will meetat their usual place of voting, on Thursday, August 3rd, at 2 o'clock p.m.,for the purpose of electing three delegates to attend the County Conventionand three delegates to attend the Legislative Convention, the former tobe held in Winfield, August 5th; the latter at Arkansas City, Aug. 12th.A full attendance is desired. J. B. NIPP, Chairman Tp. Gen. Com.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
The Cowley County Telegram, successorto the Courant, made its first appearance in public last week. Itis a nine column paper, well printed, and will be published as a weeklyby Messrs. Davis & Rembaugh in the interest of Democracy and anti-prohibition.It will be issued on Thursday or Friday of each week, but the exact daywe cannot say as last week's paper was headed Thursday, July 14th, whereas,the 14th came on Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Mr. Isaac Crist, an Ohio farmer, gave the TRAVELERa pleasant call one day last week. Mr. Crist has sold out all his interestsin Ohio and for the past three or four months has been prospecting throughthe States of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas with a viewof locating, and he reports himself better pleased with this State thanany of the others he has visited. Mr. Crist is a good farmer, and our countyneeds just such men.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Miss Mary Parker, who, for several months past,has been visiting with Mrs. C. R. Sipes, in this city, leaves today forher home in Michigan. Miss Parker by her amiability and true womanlinesshas gained the esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances, whowhile sorry to lose her from the social circle yet hope that prosperityand happiness may ever attend her. She will be accompanied on the journeyby Mrs. C. R. Sipes, who with her two children intend visiting relativesand former friends at Saginaw, Michigan.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Messrs. Charley Schiffbauer and C. Mead, ofArkansas City, arrived at this place the 25th ult.; and, after remaininghere three days, passed down the trail to Anadarko, where they made a briefstay, thence to this Agency. From here the gentlemen started on their journey,via all the lower Agencies, for Arkansas City. The former gentleman is ofthe enterprising firm of Schiffbauer Bros., at that place, and the latterof Searing & Mead, who have, for some years, made the flour for theIndians of this Territory. A Kansas City gentleman has the flour contractfor this year, but Searing & Mead retain the contract of manufacturingthe same, and it will be done at Arkansas City as heretofore. Transporter.
[THE COUNTY NORMAL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
The attendance at the County Normal is excellent.About sixty teachers have enrolled, with others still coming in. Three countiesin the State are having eight-weeks' normals, Clay, Cowley, and Ottawa.Superintendent Story and Professor Trimble have the classes this month.In August, when the enrollment will reach one hundred, Professor J. W. Cooper,of Lawrence, and Miss Lillian H. Hoxie, of this State Normal, will takepart in the work.
We give a list of the teachers enrolled.
Winfield:
Misses Rosa Fredrick, [?] Rose Pounds, MaggieC. Seabridge, Fannie Harden, Lydia L. Hornor, [?] Ella S. Kelly, Mary Beiker,L. M. Page, Mary Orr, Anna Kuhn, Lizzie Gridley, Emma Gridley, Emma McKee,Maggie Stansbury, Mary Curfman, Leota Gary, Alice Dunham, Fannie E. Pontious,Hattie Pontious, Jennie Lowry, Clara E. Goodrich, Anna Vaught, Mattie F.McMails.
Messrs. Harry Bullen, George Whitson, A. Gridley,Berkley Harlett, Ed. Harden, Frank Robinson, Will Tremor.
Udall: Misses Kate A. Martin, Minnie Hartley.Mr. Porter Wilson.
Arkansas City: Miss Emma Rhodes. Mr. W. E. Gilbert.
Oxford: Misses Lou Morris, Ida Burst. Messrs.M. J. Pennington, W. M. Jackson.
Burden: Misses Lizzie Burden, Hattie Mabee,Fannie Mabee. Mr. P. M. Leach.
Seeley: Misses Fannie McKinley, Gertrude McKinley,Clara V. Pierce, Lillie Perrin.
Grenola: Miss Elizabeth Young.
New Salem: Miss Ora Irvin.
Akron: Miss Clara Green.
Tisdale: Mrs. Ella Kephart.
Rock: Mrs. A. H. Limerick.
Cambridge: Mr. Grant Wilkins.
Dexter: Mr. J. R. Smith.
Floral: Mr. Michael Maher.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
The man, Adolph Hoffmeister, recently triedat Davenport, Iowa, for murder, was not our former townsman, Rudolph Huffmaster,as surmised by the Democrat.
This will appear by the following extractfrom a letter received from C. A. Water-man, attorney at law at that place,to whom we wrote for information.
"The murder was the result of a drunkenrow, such, as of course, will never again happen in our State under our`Constitutional Amendment.' The defendant was acquitted on the trial; sucha result can never be expected again under our new regime. For the creditof Kansas, be it said this man never lived in your State. It may interestyou to know that on this fellow's release, God, more just than a jury, smotehim with small-pox, and he may be, when you are reading this, climbing the`Golden Stair.'
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
At a meeting of St. John's Battery, First KansasArtillery, held on July 8th, 1882, the following resolution was adoptedand the Secretary instructed to furnish each of the Winfield and ArkansasCity papers a copy for publication.
Resolved,That the officers and members of St. John's Battery extend to the peopleof Arkansas City their sincere thanks for the hospitable manner in whichthey were received and entertained by them on the Fourth of July just past.J. M. REED, Sec.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
The Annual School meeting will take place Thursday,August 10th, at 2 p.m. A clerk is to be elected for three years. Vacanciesshould be filled for unexpired terms, taxes should be levied, and arrangementsfor Arbor Day should be made.
[MORE TESTIMONIALS: RODECKER'S CENTENNIALWASHING MACHINE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
We, the undersigned, saw the Centennial washertested this morning at Mr. Bryant's Restaurant, and can conscientiouslysay that it will do a washing without any rubbing, in less time, with lesssoap, fuel, and labor than any machine we ever say on the market.
NAMES: Charles Bryant, Mrs. Chas. Bryant, Wm.H. Palmer, Jr., Myrtle Bryant, J. A. L. Roming, L. H. tee*ts, Charlie Clark,J. N. G. Gibson, G. W. Miller, John J. Clark.
For further reference see Nelson & Ball.
I have purchased of Nelson & Ball one ofRodecker's Centennial Washing Machines and we have seen it thoroughly testedon all kinds of goods, and can conscientiously recommend it to be the bestmachine we ever saw. Money would not buy it if we could not get another.
I have bought of Nelson & Ball a CentennialWashing Machine, and like it very much, better than any machine I ever sawused. Dr. J. T. Shepard.
The Centennial Washing Machine is manufacturedat G. W. Miller's, where they can be seen at any time, and explanation willbe given upon them with pleasure.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, July 26, 1882.
The Cheyenne Indian raid claims amount to $100,000.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Cattle men are buying large tracts of land inCowley County.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Cowley County will have nearly 1,000,000 bushelsof wheat this year.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Fort Dodge will continue to be garrisoned byone company of infantry. Capt. Fletcher is commanding officer.
[RICHLAND TOWNSHIP - COWLEY COUNTY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882. Editorial Page.
Ed. Traveler:
On the northern boundary of Cowley, Richlandstill holds the fort. She is always alive to her own interests and thatof her neighbors. In politics, thoroughly Republican; in intelligence equalto the average in city or country; in the cause of temperance strong; andin support of constitutional law, almost a unit.
A minority of two political parties exist, Democratand the political "what is it!" The last mentioned held what theycalled a "rally" today 4 miles north of Floral. I was there andgot my satisfaction or its equivalent. From competent judges I learn thatthe complexion of the crowd stood thus: Two Republicans, one Democrat, andone half a greenbacker, divided to suit yourself. The "Rally"was presided over by a man formerly known as H. J. Sandford. What his cognomenis since he married anti-monopoly, I am unable to say.
With dignity and grace of a high order he introducedthe different speakers. The first speaker said something, and then to proveit, the Glee Club and the Brass Band came to the rescue. The music bustedthe argument. The second speaker said nothing and did not need any proof.Dinner was then announced, and it was the best argument of the day. Afteran hour's discussion of the same, there was some really good vocal musicby a choir of voices of young ladies and gentlemen. The wording of the music,however, was not in sympathy with the business of the day, and called forthsome comments.
Then came the afterpiece. The Hon. Sam Woodwas announced. I believe he is consid- ered the bowels and brains of theparty in question. In one particular, he certainly fills the bill. Mr. Woodpresents the appearance of a New York alderman, and when he braces up beforehis audience, he looks very impressive. Those of us who expected to heara speech were disappointed. With one leg braced to a support in front, soas to preserve his equilib rium, his hands folded over the place his brainsare supposed to lay, with a shake of his flowing mane, and a wise and knowinglook, he proceeded to deliver himself of the commonest kind of platitudesand stale almanac jokes. He tried to picture to his audience the narrowingspectacle of the ins and the outshe showed himself to be quite an artist.The point he made was this: He compared the Greenback party to a litterof pigs, and runts at that. Little lean fellows who were starving and strivingto get to the public trough, but could not on account of the fat fellowswho were ahead; and that it really looked as though the small fry must beginto root for themselves, and quit squealing, or there would be numerous vacanciesin the pen. This is Sam's own picture, with an appendix. Other argumentsof equal merit were introduced, but space forbids extended criticism. Sufficeit to say that the burden of the song was that somebody had more than theyhad, and that it was the farmer's duty to corral him if possible. It wasa direct appeal to the base passions of men, and not a word to advance thequalities that underlie true manhood.
Local politics are demanding some attention.The various candidates are working with a will to advance their claims.
Richland Township has a man in the field whowe expect to represent the shoe string district in the next Legislature.Mr. J. W. Weimer is a man of recognized ability, and is receiving encouragingsupport.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mr.A. H. Limerick, with whom your correspondent has had the privilege of enjoyingthe most intimate and unreserved relations and always found him manly andintelligent, a dutiful citizen, and a true and sympathetic friend. The gentlemanis also on record as a loyal soldier and a first-class school teacher, andwill doubtless receive the recognition from the people that his qualificationsmerit.
The enthusiasm of our people is unbounded atthe evidences of present and prospective plenty. With paper money at par,and a good round price for every product, is there any reason why we shouldnot be cheerful? Let us be true to ourselves and the battle of life is morethan half won. BUCKEYE.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Wm. B. Strong, President of the A. T. &S. F. R. R., who has been sick for some time at Boston, is reported to beslowly but surely on the improve.
A late special from President Strong reportshim in a very critical condition.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
The senate has adopted Buck's amendment to thetax bill to reduce the tax on tobacco to twelve cents per pound, SenatorPlumb voting against. His amendment to reduce the tax on sugar is a gooddeal better calculated to meet the necessities of the people. The vote stood29 to 26.
[EDITORIAL: DESIGNATING WANTS IN ARKANSASCITY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
On the 12th of August next the convention willbe held to nominate a candidate who will represent this district in thenext legislature. The next session of the legislature will be an unusuallyimportant one. Several questions of local as well as of general importancewill come up. The State will be redistricted into Congressional districts,and for this reason if for no other, many sections of the State will sendtheir ablest men.
We want a district shaped in such manner thatthe lower Arkansas Valley will have some voice in saying who shall representus in Congress. We want more manufactories to use our water-power. We wanta railroad from the east; we want the R. R. we have extended to Fort Smith;we want a United States Senator who will demand its extension, and a Congressmanwho will aid him; we want the Indian Industrial School appropriation of$25,000 expended in such manner that it will be a success, and be of largebenefit to this section of the country as well as the Indians. A great manyother things will arise, too numerous to mention, in fact some that areunthought of at present, and we will need the very best timber we have forrepresentative of the 67th district in order to keep even with our neighbors.Personal likes or dislikes should not enter into this matter. We want aman able to do the work needed, as nearly as it can be done, we want a manwho is acquainted with all the leading men of the State and whose statementsand requests will be respected by them; we want a man who is sound on thequestion of prohibition; we want a man who knows what our interests are,and who is able to, and will demand, our rights on all occasions.
Our present representative, the Hon. C. R. Mitchell,is, in our opinion, just the man we want. He has but few peers in the Stateas a parliamentarian. His integrity, energy, experience, and influence throughoutthe State will be of great benefit to us; and his ability as a legislatoris beyond question; he has been tried for two terms already, and we havenever heard a single criticism upon his political actions. He is true tohis trust and he would be a credit to any district in the State as a representative.It is of great importance to this district that we have such a man. We moveto make his nomination unanimous and we believe it will be done.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Joe Hoyt Saturday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
It's John Kroenert & Co. now.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
P. Pearson has the boss sidewalk.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
S. Matlack goes East on business next week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Miss Lizzie Wyckoff is taking a vacation.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
T. J. Rude is in town looking after his politicalaffairs.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Stone sidewalks are still being laid, but nofaster than they are needed.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
We understand that C. R. Sipes intends puttingin a stock of general hardware.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
A new post office has been established at theSprings, with Dr. George A. Cutler as postmaster.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
J. F. White, formerly of Mulvane, will filla "long felt newspaper want," at Geuda Springs.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
J. W. Pugsley will shortly open up a stock ofharness, etc., in this city. See his notice.
NOTICE: Arkansas City, July 25th, 1882. Withina few days I intend to place on this market, and keep in stock, a nice lineof Harness, Saddles, Whips, and all goods usually kept in a first-classHarness Store. J. W. Pugsley.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Cal. Swarts has purchased an interest in theTRAVELER, which will hereafter be published by Messrs. Standley & Swarts.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Conductor J. E. Miller has been "calledin" to Topeka on business. O. H. Bell is running his trains duringhis absence.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Misses Annie Norton, Flora Finley, and LindaChristian are attending the Normal. Miss Sadie Pickering will enter thisweek.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Quite a crowd of Mr. Murphy's friends sat onthe street to a late hour Saturday night, to "see the conquering herocome" home.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
W. D. Bishop has purchased of L. McLaughlinthe building formerly occupied by Mitchell & Swarts as a land office,consideration $900.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Mrs. S. Rhodes, a sometime milliner in thiscity, started on Thursday last for Blooming- ton, Illinois, whither shegoes to make her future home.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Mrs. R. A. Houghton, Mrs. W. E. Gooch, Mr. andMrs. Sherburne, Mrs. Eddy, and Mrs. A. A. Newman will leave tomorrow forthe East.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
We received a sample of Egyptian wheat grownon the farm of V. Hawkins last week. It is a peculiar looking grain, butyields enormously.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Geo. Cunningham is erecting, under the skillfulworkmanship of W. J. Canfield, an addition to his implement store buildingon south Summit Street.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Mr. Gilbert, wife and niece, of Kaw Agency,were in the city last week. Mrs. Gilbert was en route for Emporia, whereshe is now visiting friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
The Highland Hall Co. have moved a part of thebuildings from the lots to be occupied by the new hall, and will break groundfor the building this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Miss Dora Fouts, who is visiting her grandmother,Mrs. Peed, has been quite sick for the past nine days, but is now convalescingunder the care of Dr. Chapel.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
A social "hop" was given in McLaughlin'sHall on last Wednesday evening. It was well conducted, and a pleasant timewas had by all who participated.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Elder Crenshaw preached in McLaughlin's Halllast Monday evening, and will continue the meeting during the week. Allare invited to come and hear him.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Charles Hutchins sold his residence lots onNinth Street to H. P. Farrar last week. Mr. Farrar now owns the four lotscornering on Fifth Avenue and Ninth Street.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
The toy pistol has been getting in good worksince July 4th. Fifteen fatal cases of lockjaw caused by wounds from toypistols have been reported from Illinois alone.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Stacy Matlack has purchased the residence andlots now occupied by Dr. Kellogg on the corner of Ninth Street and FifthAvenue. It is a very desirable location.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
The rite of baptism was administered by Rev.Morehead, pastor of the M. E. church, last Sabbath, at Harmon's ford, toMrs. Frank Speers, Misses Laura Hollaway, Minnie Kirtley, and Lizzie Carder.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Mr. S. J. Rice, of Bolton Township, passed throughthe city yesterday en route for Palmyra, Macompin Co., Illinois, where hewas called by the sickness of his father. We hope he may find the invalidbetter than he anticipates.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
We received a sample of timothy 5 ft. in heightand blue grass 4 ft. 9 in. high, from Mr. G. Finley, of Tranquility, Ohio.This is a pretty fair showing for Ohio, but she's have to take a back seaton grasses as on everything else, but politicians, when Kansas gets hergrowth.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
The safe in the depot at Belle Plaine was robbedlast week of $100 in money, $75 of which belonged to the A. T. & S.F. company and the remainder to the depot agent. The safe was unlocked bythe burglars.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
John Whistler, a wealthy merchant at the Sac& Fox Agency, has bought the Geuda House and is moving it to the nextlot. He will build a large hotel on the three lots adjoining Dr. Cutler'sdrug store, making a front of seventy-five feet. Press.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Capt. S. C. Smith brought in from his farm lastweek, a bunch of blue grass 18 inches tall. It was sown with wheat lastfall and now the wheat has been taken off and the soil will be turned overto blue grass. The stand is excellent. Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Mr. Heflin, one of East Bolton's energetic farmers,recently threshed 300 bushels of white oats from five acres of land, andsays if they had been cared for, they would have yielded 70 instead of 60bushels to the acre. Well, 60 ain't so awful bad, after all.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Ed. Malone, formerly of Ponca Agency, but lateof Colorado Springs, is in the city. Mr. Malone was called here by the sicknessof his wife, whom we are glad to learn is progressing favorably, and hewill shortly return to his Colorado home.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Republicans of Bolton Township please meet atthe Bland schoolhouse on Thursday, August 3rd, at 2 p.m. for the purposeof electing delegates to the County Convention at Winfield, Aug. 5th; alsoto the 67th Representative Convention, which will be held at Arkansas CityAug. 12th. J. D. GUTHRIE, Chairman Com.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
The Republicans of Silverdale Township willmeet, at their usual place of voting, on Thursday, August 3rd, at 2 o'clockp.m., for the purpose of selecting their delegates to attend the CountyConvention, and three delegates to attend the Legislative Convention, theformer to be held in Winfield, August 5th, and the latter at Arkansas CityAugust 12th. A full attendance is desired. L. J. DARNELL, Chairman Tp. Cen.Com.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
The Republicans of Creswell Township will meetat their usual place of voting, on Thursday, Aug. 3rd, at 2 o'clock p.m.,for the purpose of electing seven delegates to attend the County Conventionand seven delegates to attend the Legislative Convention, the former tobe held at Winfield Aug. 5th; the latter at Arkansas City, Aug. 12th. Afull attendance is desired. J. B. NIPP, Chairman Tp. Cen. Com.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
We call attention to the announcement in thisissue of the name of Rev. P. B. Lee, of Vernon Township, as a candidatefor the office of Probate Judge, subject to the action of the RepublicanConvention. Mr. Lee is a man who has been well known in the annals of CowleyCounty for several years past, is fully qualified for the office his friendshave announced him for, and if elected we have his assurance that he wouldleave no stone unturned to faithfully discharge all duties devolving uponhim.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
In this issue we announce Sam'l. G. Castor,of Liberty Township, as a candidate for representative of the 27th district.Mr. Castor is one of Liberty Township's most prominent farmers having residedin that section nearly five years. He came to this State from Iowa wherehe resided several years and served two terms in the Legislature of thatState. He is an intelligent and energetic business man, a thorough Republican,and a Prohibitionist from principle, and if elected would acquit himselfwith credit.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
The following is an extract from a letter receivedfrom one of Winfield's old soldiers to Capt. Nipp, of this city, and expressesthe views of the old soldiers, not only of Winfield, but all over Cowley:
"Quite a number of the old soldiers ofthe county have been asking what would be the chance of having a Re-unionof the Cowley County Veterans this fall, at Arkansas City, after our returnfrom Topeka. I am sure a large number of the old soldiers would be gladto have a rally at your city. Please let me know how your city feels onthe subject."
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Mr. T. J. Rude is announced in this issue asa candidate for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction subjectto the choice of the county convention. Mr. Rude is well known in this county,where he has been actively engaged as a teacher for several years past,and he has, by his diligence and perseverance made for himself a prominentplace among the educators of this county. Beside being thoroughly conversantwith the practical details of our common school work, Mr. Rude is a risingman, and possesses the ambition, zeal, and scholarship necessary to thesuccessful discharge of the duties of this laborious office.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Hon. C. R. Mitchell announces himself a candidatefor re-election to the Legislature for the 67th District in this issue.The gentleman has represented the district in the Legislature for the pasttwo terms with profit to his constituents and honor to himself, and will,without doubt, be again returned. Mr. Mitchell is undoubtedly the "manof the hour," and possesses the power, as well as the will, to do usmore good, solid service than any other man in the district. There is agreat deal of important work to be done in the next Legislature, and wecannot afford, even if we would, to throw away the services of a tried pilotmerely for the sake of making an experiment.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
The ladies of the M. E. church have arrangedfor a lunch at the Central Ave. house, Saturday evening, July 29th, from6 to 9 o'clock. All ladies whether belonging to that denomination or not,are respectfully invited to bring their lunch, and join in the social repast.Each lady attending prepares lunch for two persons, putting the lunch ina basket with her card attached. Price of basket thirty cents. The purchaseris kept in ignorance of the name of the lady whose basket he buys untilthe purchase is made, when he shares with her the lunch. Tea, coffee, lemonade,and ice cream for those desiring. Gentlemen, come eat with the ladies Saturdayevening.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
The veterans of Bolton Township who wish toattend the Re-Union of Old Soldiers at Topeka on Sept. 10, 1882, are requestedto meet at the Bland schoolhouse in the above township on August 3rd, 1882,at 2 o'clock p.m., with a view to making the necessary arrangements therefor.P. A. LORRY, Capt.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
A regular meeting of the South West Bolton StockProtective Union will be held at the Mercer schoolhouse in West Bolton onFriday, July 28, at 7 o'clock p.m. A full attendance is requested. F. LORRY,Capt.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
Mr. Roberts, living near Winfield, has a halfacre blackberry patch from which he has picked this season over 80 bushelsof blackberries, for which he received an average price of $4 per bushel.This gives him $380 as the yield from half an acre of land.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
We received from Mr. L. D. Skinner, a sampleof Snow Flake potatoes grown upon the farm of W. B. Skinner in East Bolton.The product of two hills numbered 24 potatoes, weighing 12 pounds and 12ounces. This gives each potato an average weight of eight and a half ounces.Beat it; who can?
WITH THE NEXT ISSUE OF NEWSPAPER [AUGUST2, 1882] THE CHANGE IN PUBLISHERS IS NOTED: STANDLEY & SWARTS.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN: STANDLEY & SWARTS,PUBLISHERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
It is said that at Okmulgee, Creek Nation, IndianTerritory, there are over thirty cases of small pox; at Muscogee, two hundred,and at Artusee sixty. The fatalities, so far, reach about one hundred. Theravages of the disease in isolated localities is said to be fearful, wholefamilies being swept away.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
U. S. Indian Inspector, Hayworth, will reportfavorably on a tract of two sections of land about four miles south of town,on the Chilocco, as the location for the new Indian Industrial School. TheDepartment will doubtless approve Maj. Hayworth's report, and the work willcommence at once. Fifteen thousand dollars for building purposes and tenthousand for running expenses the first year have already been appropriated,and additional sums will follows as needed.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Henry Harbaugh, present county commissionerfrom this district, will doubtless be, on the 5th inst., re-nominated withoutopposition. Mr. Harbaugh is a practical farmer, being proprietor of themodel farm of the county, and has demonstrated what energy and good judgmentcan accomplish on one hundred and sixty acres of Cowley County land.
Commissioner Harbaugh has shown himself a prudentand sagacious official, and it seems to be the universal sentiment thatwe can do no better than to further avail ourselves of his services.
SKIPPED BY ME...DELINQUENT TAX LIST PRINTEDAS A TRAVELER SUPPLEMENT AUGUST 2, 1882.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Tom Gilbert is again in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Attend the primaries tomorrow.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Stock in the Territory are doing well.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Winfield has made a start for a cornet band.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Kendall Smith of Ponca Agency is in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Edgar M. Bird starts for Colorado tomorrow.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Major Woodin, of the Territory, is in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Laborers with and without teams are in demand.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Mr. A. A. Newman left for the East last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Old papers 50 cents per hundred at this office.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Mrs. C. R. Mitchell was in the city Saturdaylast.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
We are to have another real estate firm in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Joe. F. White, of Mulvane, was in the city Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Bonsall's Photograph Gallery rejoices in a nobbynew sign.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Mrs. Baird of Ponca Agency, is in the city visitingMrs. George O. Allen.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
J. P. Musselman, one of Silverdale's boss farmers,paid us a short call last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
We had a pleasant call from Mr. D. D. Keeler,superintendent of Kaw Agency, last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
J. D. Harkleroad, of Silverdale, was in thecity Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Ben Matlack, who has been under the weatherat Pawnee Agency, is now around in his usual good shape.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
The M. E. Lunch social at the Central Avenuelast Saturday was well attended and a pleasant time enjoyed.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Henry Asp and A. H. Limerick, of Rock Township,drove down from Winfield Monday, returning in the evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Mr. Charles Clark is running an ice cream, candy,and lunch room one door north of Shepard & Maxwell's drug store.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Charlie and George Howard have been puttingin some choice pumps for Messrs. Deweese and Gamble, of Bolton Township.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Capt. C. M. Scott returned to the city lastSunday evening. He was the healthiest looking corpse we have seen in a longtime.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Mrs. Seyfer, the popular lady clerk at the OldReliable Green Front, is spending a week's vacation with her parents inthe country.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
At the primary election in Vernon Township fourdelegates were elected and are understood to be for Millspaugh, Gans, andRude.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Mrs. R. E. Grubbs returned to this place lastFriday, after an absence of several months visiting in New York and othereastern States.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
The Transporter says that Hunnewell has"no business men but the firms of Hamilton & Hopkins and Avery& McDonald." That settles it.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Mr. Frank Thompson, of Albuquerque, N. M., sonof Capt. C. G. Thompson, is in town. Mr. Frank Thompson starts for his homein New Mexico this evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
BIRTH. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Jackson, of Bolton Township,had the pleasure of welcoming a little girl to their home last week, whereshe will probably stay awhile.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Geo. Smothers, of Bolton Township, is aheadon oats, having threshed out a piece that went as high as seventy-four bushelsto the acre. Ohio take notice.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Cal Dean, one of the most genial of stockmen,spent several days in the city during the past week and favored the TRAVELERwith an appreciated call.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Mr. J. E. Cox left a sample of Early Ohio potatoesthat are hard to beat. There were eleven of them and the average weightwas 11 oz. Beat it who can.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Mrs. B. C. Swarts, who has been visiting herdaughter, Mrs. C. H. Mitchell, for several weeks past, returned to her homeat Halstead, Kansas, on Saturday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Jimmy Headley, one of Bolton's oldest settlers,and an old-time friend of the TRAV ELER, was in the city Monday last, andfavored us with a call. Come again.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
W. C. Stevens, of Bolton, an old friend of theTRAVELER, paid us a short call last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
The Ponca, Nez Perces, and Kaw Indians havesold several thousand bushels of wheat of their own raising this season.This is one of the ways of solving the Indian question. Capital.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Miss Lena Jackson started on Monday last forLincoln, Illinois. Miss Jackson, after a lengthened visit among friendsand relatives at that place, will return again to her home in this vicinity.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
We understand that Agent Miles, at Osage Agency,has ordered the U. S. police to assist the treasurer and local officersin collecting taxes and removing intruders out of the Osage nation.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
George Hagar, of Bolton Township, has threshedout some of his wheat, which yielded at the rate of 25 bushels to the acre.This is the best yield we have heard of, as yet, from that
section.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Mrs. Fouts and her daughter, Miss Dora, areat Geuda Springs testing the restorative qualities of these far famed mineralwaters. They will stay with Mrs. Fouts' brother, the Hon.
C. R. Mitchell.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Ed. G. Gray, of Kansas City, but formerly ofthe TRAVELER, is now in the city on a week's visit to his relatives. Ed.dropped into our sanctum.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
C. M. Scott, who has just returned from a threeweeks trip to Cheyenne Agency and the western part of the Territory, reportseverything quiet and Indians pursuing their usual avocations.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
We call attention to the advertisem*nt of theJ C H cattle brand in this issue. Mr. J. H. Sherburne has purchased thisentire brand of Mr. J. C. Henderson and will hereafter control the same.
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Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
A letter received by Capt. Nipp, from our oldtownsman, J. I. Mitchell, who is now located at Sedgwick City, Colorado,contains the cheering news of his prosperity, which will be gladly learnedof by his many friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
During the storm last Thursday, the house ofR. F. Burden, five miles northeast of town, was struck by lightning, doingconsiderable damage. Fortunately, the members of the family sustained noinjuries except being slightly shocked. Burden Enterprise.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Dr. Shepard commences the erection of a coupleof store rooms at Geuda Springs this week, which will be for rent as soonas completed unless the Dr. should conclude to put in a stock of drugs therehimself, in connection with his business in this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Hon. Jas. Kelley and Capt. Chas. Steuven, ofWinfield, were in town last Thursday. Capt. Steuven is a candidate for theoffice of clerk of the District Court. His title was earned in armed service,which gives him considerable prestige among the old soldiers of this county.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Cal Swarts was up from the city Monday tryingto negotiate for a position on the right- hand side of the elephant circusday. If he gets here early enough, he can get in by carrying hay to thecamels. Courier.
Ed. Greer gains free entrance by officiatingas pole for the monkeys to show their agility on.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Mr. W. C. Brown and wife, of Cadiz, Ohio, werein the city last week for several days while en route for Colorado. Mr.Brown is an old friend of our C. M. Scott, and is largely interested inreal estate here-abouts. We had not seen the gentleman for several yearsand had much pleasure in again grasping him by the hand.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
At the Republican primary held in Sheridan Townshipthe 20th inst., the delegates were instructed to support Sol A. Smith asfirst-choice for county superintendent and T. L. Rude as second choice.They were also instructed to support Judge Gans for probate judge, E. S.Bedillion for district clerk, and F. S. Jennings for county attorney.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
All the old buildings formerly standing on thelots to be occupied by the new opera house have been removed. The last wastaken to west Central Avenue. This last building was one of the old land-marks,and has done duty as church, blacksmith shop, livery stable, grocery store,land-office, and even a lawyer's office. One by one the old cottonwood buildingsof primitive days are disappearing.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Mr. J. H. Sherburne and wife, of Ponca Agency,passed through the city last week en route for Mr. Sherburne's former homein old Maine. They will visit Washington during their absence. Mr. Sherburnegoes back partly for the purpose of settling up some family matters andupon his return will most likely be accompanied by a widowed sister andher family who intend making their future home in the West.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Jim Kelly and Capt Steuven tell a good jokeon themselves. They had been canvassing the prospects for delegates in Boltontownship, and were turning to drive away from the residence of a prominentfarmer, whom they had just interviewed. A little son of the farmer, aboutsix years of age, gathered a clod and hurled it at them with all his tinymight, saying, "Shoot the candidates!"
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882. [From Cheyenne Transporter.]
Probably one of the most remarkable Indiansin the Territory is James Reuben, a full- blood Nez Perce Indian, now employedby the government teaching school at the Nez Perce Agency, Indian Territory.James has read all the standard modern and ancient histories, as well asthe biographies of our most prominent men and books of travel. He is a regularordained Presbyterian minister, and is thoroughly conversant with the scriptures.During the fight with Chief Joseph, he acted as scout for Gen. Miles, andperformed many daring deeds.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
A Sabbath school convention will meet in William'sGrove in Bolton Township on the 11th day of August, 1882, at 11 a.m. A generalinvitation is extended to Sabbath school workers through the county, tocome and bring well filled inner baskets. William's Grove is on the ShooFly road one mile west from the Arkansas River bridge.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
A meeting of citizens of Arkansas City was heldat I. H. Bonsall's office on the evening of the 13th inst., to arrange fora Soldiers' Re-union to be held at that place at an early day. Committeeswere appointed to raise funds and complete arrangements. Capt. J. B. Nippis Chairman of the organization, which insures active, hearty, and successfulwork. There is no reason why all the old soldiers in the county should notcooperate with the folks at Arkansas City and make their re-union a grandassembling of all the survivors of the late war in Cowley County. Such agathering should be held this year, and, while we would like to see it heldat the county seat, our people do not seem inclined to take hold and pullwhile the Arkansas City people want it, and are going to work earnestlyto boost it along. They may count on the Courier for such assistanceas it can lend toward making their re-union a grand success. Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
The boys were howling for "copy" andour new editor (Cal Swarts) couldn't stop their demands. After oiling theshears and a ten minutes stir at the paste pot, the light of genius blazedfrom his eyes and he tackled Satan thusly: "What relation is a loafof bread to a steam engine?" Our Devil's no slouch but that beat hisrecord, and he weakened right away. When he recovered his senses he wasinformed that the steam engine was an invention while bread was a necessity.Necessity is the mother of invention, I. e., the loaf of bread was the motherof the steam engine. The logic was indisputable and softly murmuring "clearas mud," the vanquished fiend drifted to his case and was seen no more.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Ed. A. Baugh, of Oakland, Nebraska, spent severaldays of the past week in our city visiting his parents. He left on Monday'strain for Illinois, whither he goes to shake the hands of other friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
R. C. Haywood was in the city last week andon Saturday started for Emporia. He drove his own team through and withthe pleasant weather of the past few days, he must have had an enjoyabletrip.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
The Christian church has been holding a seriesof meetings in the hall over Herman Godehard's store, during the eveningsof the past week. We have not attended in person but are informed that agoodly attendance has been had.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
The many friends of Mrs. E. Watson, our popularmilliner, will be sorry to learn she has been compelled, by sickness, totemporarily close her establishment. We trust, however, she may shortlyrecover her health and be able to resume her business.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
The veterans of Bolton Township who wish toattend the Re-Union of Old Soldiers at Topeka on Sept. 10, 1882, are requestedto meet at the Bland schoolhouse in the above township on August 3rd, 1882,at 2 o'clock, p.m., with a view to making the necessary arrangements therefor.P. A. LORRY, Capt.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Republicans of Bolton township please meet atthe Bland schoolhouse on Thursday, August 3rd, at 2 p.m., for the purposeof electing delegates to the County Convention at Winfield, Aug. 5th, alsoto the 67th Representative Convention, which will be held at Arkansas CityAug. 12th. J. D. GUTHRIE, Chairman Com.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
The Republicans of Silverdale Township willmeet at their usual place of voting, on Thursday, August 3rd, at 2 o'clockp.m., for the purpose of selecting their delegates to attend the CountyConvention, and three delegates to attend the Legislative Convention, theformer to be held in Winfield, Aug. 5th, and the latter at Arkansas CityAug. 12th. A full attendance is desired. L. J. DARNELL, Chairman Tp. Cen.Com.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
The Republicans of Creswell Township will meetat their usual place of voting, on Thursday, August 3rd, at 2 o'clock p.m.,for the purpose of electing seven delegates to attend the County Conventionand seven delegates to attend the Legislative Convention, the former tobe held in Winfield, August 5th; the latter at Arkansas City, Aug. 12th.A full attendance is desired. J. B. NIPP, Chairman Tp. Cen. Com.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Capt. C. M. Scott, of Arkansas City, made usa call while on his rounds through the nation, this week. Capt. Scott hasa thorough knowledge of Indians and Indian matters, and understands thesituation of affairs about as well as any Kansas man we know of, and hisquiet and gentlemanly bearing makes him friends everywhere, with both Indiansand whites, and he has become very popular throughout the west. The Captain'smany friends, as well as ourselves, were highly gratified to meet him, fromwhich he will always receive a cordial reception at this Agency. Transporter.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
E. S. Bedilion, clerk of the District Court,and H. D. Gans, Probate Judge, were in town last week. They are candidatesfor re-election to their respective offices. Mr. Bedilion has acted in hispresent capacity for nine years, his conduct being such that the peoplewhom he served have had no desire to dismiss so valuable a servant.
Judge Gans has been Probate Judge for severalyears, and has made hosts of friends among the people of the county.
If these gentlemen are made the choice of theCounty Convention, all Republicans will delight in supporting them.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
A. A. Davis says it's a perfect outrage theway that foundry is run, what with the smoke from the furnace, and continualhum of the machinery, and the constant blowing of the whistle calling thehands to work. He has not had a good night's rest for a coon's age.
He says he believes they run three sets of hands,a day time, night time, and meal time squad, anyhow he won't stand it muchlonger and the city dads may look out for a petition from him to have theold thing crowded off the townsite, where the racket won't bother honestfolks, who work hard all day and want to rest o'nights. The heart of thecity ain't no place for factories nohow.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Quite a little excitement was rife in the citylast week over the killing of Capt. C. M. Scott in the Creek Nation. Itwas not our Scott at all, but a Capt. Nero Scott who was killed. The followingitem from the Transporter, of the 25th inst., shows that C. M. Scottwas tearing around in good shape in the western part of the Territory whilehis namesake was being slain in the eastern part.
James Reuben, with a party of nine Nez PerceIndians, are making a friendly visit among the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indiansthis week. They are accompanied by their friend, Capt. C. M. Scott. Amongthe number were Lieut. Tom Hill, Yellow Bear, Jay Gould, and Capt. Jack.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
At a meeting of the above Regiment, at Winfield,on Saturday last, the motion that officers wear military caps and blouses,and that line officers wear insignia of rank, was carried. It was also movedthat Captains of Companies must report in two weeks from today (July 29th)the number of men on their rolls who will attend the Reunion at Topeka.This is to enable a report of same to be sent to headquarters at Topeka,so that the necessary transportation and rations can be provided. This reportmust be sent in by August 25th, so the necessity for prompt attention willbe seen. The next meeting of the Regiment will be held at the Courieroffice in Winfield, August 12th, at 2 o'clock p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
We hear talk of some more water works for thecity, the same to be run by water power from the canal. The undertakingwould demand some capital, but its value to the city would be incalculable.Our town is rapidly assuming metropolitan proportions, and what was a sufficiencyfor all purposes two years ago is not enough to sprinkle our streets atthe present time.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Major Haworth, U. S. Inspector of Indian schools,was in the city last week, and in company with Messrs. A. A. Newman andSleeth, drove into the Territory south of town, to spy out the country witha view to the selection of a 1,280 tract of good farming land for the locationof the Indian Industrial School, for which the necessary appropriation of$25,000 has been made.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
We have temporarily lost one of our most valuablecitizens in the person of Uriah Spray, who went last week to the Sac &Fox Agency to take charge of the Indian schools at that place. Mrs. Spraysoon follows him to assist in the work. Mr. and Mrs. Spray are veteransin the missionary and school work among the Indians, and feel that theyhave a special duty in this direction to perform. The entire community deeplyregret that Mr. Spray and his most estimable wife are to be lost to us forthe time, and will hope for their return in the near future.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Remaining uncalled for in the Arkansas Citypost office August 1st, 1882.
FIRST COLUMN: Arnett, G. W.; Baker, Levi; Beadley,Wm.; Balder, John; Boyd, Wm.; Bourland, L. Dick; Cole, Joh; Dowell, S. H.;Dreens, John; Dodson, W. H.; Drum, Jas. A.; Furley, J. B.; Ferguson, Alex;Goff, Amos; Huston, H. W.; Hanks, Marion; Harris, R. O.; Holt, Allen S.;McDowell, A. M.; Miller, O. P. M.; McNeil, W. H.; Maverly, W. M.
SECOND COLUMN: Nola, Andrew; Neck, Enick; Pourman,Juleas; Phillips, S. G.; Sleeth, George; Tagus, Isaac; Weimer, D. G.; Woods,Wilson; Wallas, W. S.; Wood, Frankie; Wilson, Engy; Wrige, P. I. T.
LADIES LIST. Drake, Mrs. M. S.; Davis, MissAllie; Jackson, Miss Mary; Roberts, Mary E.; Roosier, A. J.; Liuzzle, Mrs.F.; Taylor, Mrs. Henry; Warner, Miss Bertha.
Persons calling for any of these letters willplease say advertised. J. C. TOPLIFF, P.M.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Having bought a machine of the latest and mostimproved pattern for making picture frames, am prepared to make pictureframes at a moment's notice. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Want to contract from 50 to 100 acres of earlycorn. Cap. J. B. Nipp.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
200 head of mixed cattle for sale. Enquire ofO. P. Houghton or N. W. Parlin.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
To work on the Gravel Bar. Wages $3.50 per day.James Hill.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Men not afraid of work can get employment buildingwire fence by calling upon S. Matlack.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
I have forty-eight head of yearling steers forsale at my farm, four miles southeast of Arkansas City. Z. Carlisle.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.
Before buying any patent tin washing machines,come and see what kind I have. You can save money by so doing. C. R. Sipes.
