Winfield City Directory 1885: H. H. Siverd, constable, residence 804 e 12th.

Winfield Courier, August 17, 1876. Editorial Page.

The Republican county convention convened at the Courthouse, in Winfield, on Saturday, August 12th, at 1 o'clock p.m., and was called to order by A. B. Lemmon, chairman of the Republican county central committee. R. C. Story was elected temporary chairman and James Kelly secretary. A committee on credentials was appointed, consisting of Messrs. E. S. Torrance, J. W. Tull, A. B. Odell, T. R. Bryan, and S. M. Jarvis. The committee reported the following persons as having been duly elected as delegates and alternates to the convention.

Maple Township: Delegates, H. H. Siverd and W. B. Norman.

Winfield Courier, August 17, 1876.

Eighty-Eighth District Convention. Pursuant to call the delegates of the 88th Representative District met in Republican convention at the courthouse, in Winfield, at 10 o'clock a.m., Saturday, August 12, 1876.

Maple: W. B. Norman and H. H. Siverd.

Winfield Courier, September 21, 1876.

B. F. Baldwin, S. S. Moore, R. C. Story, H. H. Siverd, and Daniel Maher were appointed members of the Republican Central Committee, for the 88th Representative district.

[REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.]

Winfield Courier, September 21, 1876. Editorial Page.

The committee on credentials being called submitted the following report: Your committee on credentials find that the following named gentlemen were duly elected as delegates to this convention, and all are entitled to seats therein.

Maple: Wm. B. Norman, H. H. Siverd.

Winfield Courier, September 28, 1876.

Pursuant to a call of the committee of the 88th Representative District, the delegates to the representative convention met in the courthouse at Winfield on Saturday, September 16th, at 10 o'clock a.m. Capt. J. S. Hunt, of Winfield Township, was elected temporary chairman, and Chas. H. Eagin, of Rock Township, temporary secretary. On motion a committee of five on credentials was appointed: C. H. Eagin, G. L. Walker, S. S. Moore, H. H. Siverd, and F. M. Small were the members. The committee on credentials reported the following delegates entitled to seats in the convention.

Maple Township: W. B. Norman, Capt. H. H. Siverd.

Winfield Courier, September 28, 1876.

There will be a meeting of the Republican Central Committee of the 88th Representative District, at the COURIER office in Winfield on Saturday, September 30th, 1876, at ten o'clock a.m. for the purpose of organizing and transacting such other business as may come before the committee.

The following gentlemen constitute the committee: B. F. Baldwin; Daniel Maher; R. C. Story; H. H. Siverd; S. S. Moore. L. J. WEBB, Chairman Old Committee.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "HERBERT" - ROCK TOWNSHIP.]

Winfield Courier, November 30, 1876.

Esquire Fisk says Geo. Worner don't come up to his shop lately to hear the latest news from Wisconsin. When he heard about Florida and South Carolina, he struck a resounding blow on his anvil, and remarked, "Ding Indiana!" "Let `er go." Capt. Siverd says, "Now is the winter of our discontent" made glorious summer by his Hazy son.

More Anon, HERBERT.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "HERBERT" - ROCK TOWNSHIP.]

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1877. Editorial Page.

A flourishing literary society meets each Saturday evening at the Star schoolhouse, where M. N. Martindale presides with his accustomed dignity and the "Hotspur" of Maple, Capt. H. H. Siverd, with his usual ardor and vehemence, plunges into the stormy sea of wordy debate, while to fill up the exercises ever and anon arise strains of music and enlivening song. Oh, glorious privilege! to be an American citizen and belong to a debating club.

Winfield Courier, September 20, 1877.

The following persons are elected delegates to the Republican convention at the Courthouse next Saturday. Maple. H. H. Siverd, W. B. Norman.

Winfield Courier, September 27, 1877.

Pursuant to the call of the Republican County Central Committee, of Cowley County, the delegates assembled in convention at the courthouse, in the city of Winfield, on Saturday, Sept. 22, 1877, at 11 o'clock a.m.

Committee on credentials, W. P. Hackney, H. H. Siverd, James Utt, G. W. Herbert, and Daniel Maher.

Mr. Chairman: Your committee on credentials beg leave to request that the following townships and delegates therefrom are entitled to representation and seats in this convention.

Maple: H. H. Siverd and W. B. Norman.

Winfield Courier, December 6, 1877.

Captain Siverd, of Maple, was in the city Friday and Saturday last.

[REPUBLICAN COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE.]

Winfield Courier, July 11, 1878.

The following constitutes the Central Committee for the 88th representative district:

B. F. Baldwin, Chairman; S. S. Moore, Secretary; R. C. Story; H. H. Siverd; Daniel Maher.

[REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.]

Winfield Courier, August 15, 1878.

Delegates chosen for the Congressional Convention: E. A. Henthorn, W. P. Hackney, R. L. Walker, Dr. N. Hughes, H. H. Siverd, R. R. Turner, S. P. Strong.

Winfield Courier, November 28, 1878.

Captain Siverd, of Maple, was in town Saturday.

[REPORT FROM "REFLEX" - MAPLE TOWNSHIP.]

Winfield Courier, December 11, 1879.

Will Atkinson has rented Captain Siverd's property for the winter and has taken possession.

Winfield Courier, January 29, 1880.

Captain H. H. Siverd, of Maple, was among our callers last Saturday. Call again.

Winfield Courier, February 5, 1880.

Capt. Siverd, of Maple, has been appointed jailer, in place of Mr. Finch. The keys of the jail have been turned over to him, but as yet Mr. Finch holds the fort in the second story.

Winfield Courier, March 11, 1880.

Jailer Siverd has quite a collection of boarders at present.

Winfield Courier, April 1, 1880.

Cap. Siverd is cleaning up the Courthouse square and jail yard.

Winfield Courier, June 3, 1880.

Captain H. H. Siverd and Henry Asp go to Little Dutch, Friday night, in behalf of the announcement.

[Note: The above item probably refers to the stir created by Judge W. P. Campbell suing newspaper editors in Winfield.]

Winfield Courier, July 1, 1880.

Capt. Siverd keeps the courthouse square as clean as it well can be. Tuesday he had his boarders out in force mowing the grass and raking off the grounds.

Winfield Courier, July 8, 1880.

Prisoners will hereafter be a little backward about attacking Jailer Siverd. He is never caught napping.

Winfield Courier, July 8, 1880.

Early Saturday morning Capt. Siverd, the jailer, had a severe tussle with one of the prisoners, who was attempting to escape. He went into the jail to carry the prisoners their breakfast, and while stooping over, was struck from behind by Frank Wilson, one of the Hoenscheidt horse stealers, with a stove leg. The blow staggered the Captain, but he attempted to grapple with the prisoner, and received several more blows before so doing. Hearing the scuffle, Mrs. Siverd came to the rescue; but being unable to separate them, she called for help, and several men nearby took a hand in the affray and soon succeeded in landing Wilson in his cell, where he was decorated with a pair of cast-iron bracelets, and anklets with a ball and chain attached. Mr. Siverd is able to be about, but his head resembles a sore thumb all tied up. Had the prisoner been a little more accurate with his first blow, Sheriff Shenneman would now be receiving applications for the position of jailer. The Captain will hereafter keep his left eye open for these "quiet, unoffensive fellows." Had he hesitated in the least about grappling Wilson, he would undoubtedly have been killed.

Winfield Courier, September 2, 1880.

Capt. Siverd has lost all his boarders except Munson, a prisoner of Uncle Sam, who is charged with giving whiskey to an Indian.

Winfield Courier, December 9, 1880.

The "Hotel de Siverd" will be deserted again next week. Only regular boarders can be accommodate hereafter, as he has shut down on transients.

Winfield Courier, December 9, 1880.

Capt. Siverd is very popular with his pets in the stone jug. They praise him up to the highest notch because he furnishes them with plenty of turkeys and other good things to eat, and plenty of reading matter, music, etc. The captain is a whole souled warm hearted man.

Winfield Courier, December 23, 1880.

Judge Campbell paid Jailer Siverd a high compliment in his remarks upon the sentence of Willie Fogg, a mere boy arrested for riding off his employer's horse. The sentence was for six months in the county jail, and the judge consoled him with the thought that his confinement was in one of the best regulated jails in the state, and that he would be under the care of a man who, although firm and exacting in matters of discipline, was still kind and courteous to those under his charge. This is a deserved compliment, for in no county in the state can be found a better regulated and better disciplined jail than the one under Capt. Siverd's care.

Winfield Courier, December 30, 1880.

Capt. Siverd gave his boarders a Christmas dinner last Saturday. Rev. Canfield was present and helped to make the occasion profitable as well as pleasant.

Winfield Courier, February 3, 1881.

Capt. Siverd visited the African M. E. Sabbath school last Sunday and addressed the scholars in words of cheer, encouragement, and advice, and the colored people are enthusiastic in their words of thanks and appreciation. They asked him to come again.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

At the last regular meeting of Winfield Lodge No. 20, I. O. G. T., the following officers were installed for the ensuing term commencing February 7th, 1881.

W. C. T.: T. H. Soward; W. V. T.: Mrs. Henry Rowland; W. S.: J. C. Rowland; W. F. S.: Mrs. M. L. Jewell; W. T.: Professor E. P. Hickok; W. C.: Rev. J. Cairns; W. G.: Miss Mary Cairns; W. Sen.: H. H. Siverd; Asst. S.: Miss Ella Freeland; I. M.: Miss Mary Clark; I. H. S.: Miss Mary Cochran; L. H. S.: Miss Libbie Smith; P. W. C. T.: Professor E. T. Trimble; L. D.: Frank W. Finch.

Winfield Courier, March 17, 1881.

Captain Siverd will be a candidate at the spring election for constable. He is one of the best qualified men that could be selected for the position. Careful and thorough, a good penman and an energetic man, he will accomplish everything he undertakes. If elected (and he will be), he will prove one of the most efficient officers the city has ever had. Let everyone who wants the right man in the right place turn out and help elect Capt. Siverd.

Winfield Courier, March 24, 1881.

A gentleman by the name of Fennimore, who has been doing a lucrative trade about town in rags and old iron, has been for the third time called upon to donate $1.75 to the sidewalk fund. The three fines and "trimmings" thereof amount to about forty dollars. His wife caused the last arrest. She tracked the gentleman to a house of bad repute, and together with the marshal made a raid upon the institution, capturing him in a rather embarrassing situation. After a curtain lecture and a scene that would draw tears from the eyes of an Early Rose potato, he was lodged at the hotel de Siverd for the balance of the night. The next morning a compromise was effected. He was once more taken to the bosom of his family and all is now as peaceful as a little rippling rill.

[REPUBLICAN CITY CONVENTION.]

Winfield Courier, March 31, 1881.

For constables: J. H. Finch and Capt. Siverd, by acclamation.

[ELECTION RETURNS.]

Winfield Courier, April 7, 1881.

The following were running for the position of two constables: H. H. Siverd, J. H. Finch, J. T. Quarles, B. McFadden, E. P. Hickok. Siverd won with a majority of 58 and J. T. Quarles won with a majority of 106.

Winfield Courier, April 14, 1881.

Cap Siverd has filed his bond as constable. It is thought that the commissioners will accept it. It represents about $175,000.

Winfield Courier, April 14, 1881.

Jailer Siverd has had his boarders at work cleaning up the courthouse grounds during the past week. It makes a wonderful improvement in the looks of the public grounds.

Winfield Courier, April 21, 1881.

Last week Capt. Siverd resigned his position as jailer, and will devote his entire attention to the business of the office to which he was elected. Mr. Siverd has run the jail in the most satisfactory manner, and leaves it with the good will of all concerned.

Winfield Courier, August 25, 1881.

The meeting at Manning's hall on Saturday, August 20th, was well attended by the old soldiers. Capt. Haight with a section of his battery, put in a number of shots that sounded like old times to the boys. Messrs. Pixley, Requa, Woodruff, Roseberry, and others furnished old time martial music. At 11 a.m., the meeting was called to order with C. M. Wood in the chair, and Jake Nixon, secretary.

Finance Committee: J. B. Lynn, Capt. Siverd, Capt. Myers, James Kelly, and Judge Bard.

Winfield Courier, September 15, 1881.

Judge McDonald tells a good one on Capt. Siverd. The Captain was advocating Chase for sheriff last Thursday, when the judge asked him how it was going? "Oh, I don't know," says Capt. Siverd, "Our fellows don't work very hard." The judge asked: "How is it with Shenneman? Is he at work or does he repose on his reputation?" The Captain answered: "Shenneman don't repose worth a ______ cent."

Cowley County Courant, November 24, 1881.

It is kind of queer how a man will make a fool of himself. The other night it was intensely dark, the sky being overcast with dense clouds. About 9 P. M. Capt. Siverd was going by Frank Jennings' and something possessed him to take the barn door off its hinges and set it up against Frank's bedroom window, so as to keep it dark in the morning, and make him sleep late. He did so and left. During the night Frank got a notion that he heard a noise outside and got up, and without lighting the light, went to the window and raised it to look out. As he thrust his hand forward, it came in violent contact with the barn door, which knocked him backward upon the floor. He arose, amazed, excited, and bruised. His conclusion was that somebody outside had laid for him and hit him, so he yelled defiance to him and began to put on his clothes. Having dressed he tore outside and gazed round trying to find somebody, but failed, and in the darkness didn't discover the barn door. Soon he heard another noise outside. Again he sprang up and rushed to look out, and again he was violently hit upon the head. That time he was wild.

He got his shotgun and without waiting to dress, ran out. He thought he saw the figure of a man a little distance away and fired at it. It didn't fall and he fired another barrel. Then he tore into the house and got his ammunition. He tried once more to look out of the window, and a fearful whack convinced him that the villain still pursued him. Out he went. His firing had aroused one or two of his neighbors. As they drew near he blazed away at 'em, but fortunately, he missed, and they fled. He kept firing at anything he could imagine was a man until the ammunition was gone. Then the aroused neighbors pounced on him. They thought he was insane. He was nearly so. Finally lanterns were brought and the matter explained, and it was found that the "man" first fired at was the County Attorney's seersucker suit on the clothesline. And he had aimed to hit. Matters being cleared up, Frank was persuaded to retire. But if he finds out who put that door there, gunning will be resumed.

Winfield Courier, November 24, 1881.

The Good Templars had another interesting meeting this week. The paper edited by Mrs. Beach was a gem. It sparkled with wit, eloquence, pathos, and instruction. The address by W. C. T. Finch startled the Lodge and electrified the members, but viewing it from a critic's standpoint, I think there is great room for improvement. We have been troubled with a smoky place for some time, and last night Capt. Siverd explained the mystery by saying, "that it was caused by one of Mr. Beach's ideas getting crosswise in the flue." I will say to those of the members who have stayed away on account of the smoke that they can come back now, as the obstacle will be removed and put to its legitimate use next Monday night during the debate. The attendance and interest are increasing. Let us have a full lodge at the next meeting. BY A MEMBER.

Winfield Courier, December 29, 1881. Front Page.

About the 16th of May, 1881, E. J. Cooper, a young man doing a general merchandise business at Trinidad, Colorado, went to the wholesale Boot and Shoe House of J. A. Cooper & Co., of Kansas City, and purchased over two thousand dollars worth of goods on ten days time, stating that he had inherited some money from his mother's estate and that he would then pay for the goods. Some time afterward he wrote to the Kansas City House, saying he had met with some misfortune and would pay soon. In September Cooper went before a Squire Walker in Trinidad, and there made a sale to his clerk, W. J. Bolin, had the transfer acknowledged, and Bolin paid the amount over the squire's table, twenty-three hundred dollars in cash. In less than five hours Cooper took the cars and "shook the dust" of Colorado from his feet. In the meantime someone telegraphed to the Kansas City House and they attached the goods, locked up the store, and the sheriff of Las Animas County put the key in his pocket. Bolin then came onto the scene, produced his bill of sale and proved the purchase; the only witness that could back the contract was Cooper: and he had gone where the "woodbine twineth." Cooper & Co., began to hunt their faithless namesake.

As time wore away it was discovered that Cooper had an aunt living at Marshalltown, Iowa; there they intercepted one of his letters, dated Winfield, October 16, 1881. In November their agent on this route gave the case to Capt. Siverd with a description of the man. Capt. Siverd watched and waited; time wore on, and at last a letter addressed to Cooper came here from Augusta, Kansas, and last Saturday a man called for that letter. Capt. Siverd soon discovered that he was the man he wanted, and sent a man to talk to him. Approaching him from behind, he said: "Hello, Cooper. I think I met you in Colorado." "Why, yes, guess you did. I did some business there for three years and think I shall go back."

The wires were called into use and last Monday night Cooper & Co.'s agent arrived; Hackney was called into service; a five thousand dollar bond was given from Kansas City through Read's Bank, and by noon Thursday the agent, Jake Boyles, and Capt. Siverd were "lighting out" through Vernon Township for the residence of John McMahon, where Cooper was employed as a farm hand. His arrest was at once accomplished; his team, wagon, trunk, and clothing were attached, and Cooper invited to take a ride behind Jim Vance's best greys. The agent gave them a sumptuous supper at the Brettun, and then Cooper was invited to Mr. Hackney's office, where he showed his first dread of the jail. He soon lost his defiant air and "squealed." He told the whole story of the fraudulent transfer to Bolin, signed the proper paper, and that night slept in No. 5 at the Brettun, guarded by Boyles and Capt. Siverd.

The wires were again called into use between here and Trinidad. The clerk, Bolin, "threw up the sponge." J. A. Cooper & Co. will get back their money. E. J. Cooper goes back to his counter; the case will be dismissed; and Siverd will wear a new coat. The probabilities are that Cooper and his clerk intended to meet somewhere after Bolin could convert the stock into cash, but did not see the difficulties in the way. And after the Trinidad attachment, Cooper drifted aimlessly into Cowley County, a fugitive from Justice, and went to work among strangers to keep from starving. He went back to Trinidad, Colorado, Friday.

Winfield Courier, February 23, 1882.

"A little fun now and then is relished by the best of men." The Catholic Fair, which closed Friday evening, Feb. 10, was the source of much amusement to the people of Winfield. Everything in the way of pleasure was there, and the citizens did not fail to patronize the good work. The businessmen when called upon for contributions responded liberally, as did the ladies, in donating the various articles for a supper and refreshment tables. The fancy articles which were donated were duly appreciated, and served to decorate the booths nicely.

Our friend, Capt. H. H. Siverd, was the winner of the hanging lamp and pickle castor; he deserved them for his energy in trying to make the fair a success.

Winfield Courier, March 23, 1882.

In another place in this paper will be found the announcement of Capt. H. H. Siverd for re-election to the office of Constable. Mr. Siverd has filled this office for the past year to the satisfaction of everyone, is an active, energetic officer, and fearless in the discharge of his duty. He should be re-elected without opposition, and from present appearances this is about what will happen. Siverd and Frank Finch will make a splendid team.

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

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

Winfield Courier, March 30, 1882.

Capt. Siverd and Frank Finch will be elected constables by common consent.

Winfield Courier, April 6, 1882.

The City election last Tuesday passed off pleasantly and quietly, but there was strenuous work done. As usual, the successful candidates are happy and the unsuccessful feel a little sore. There were no party nominations and the contest, so far as there was a contest, was mainly on the prohibition issue. The anti-prohibitionists on Monday evening made up a good strong ticket largely of prohibition candidates with the evident main object of beating Buckman for Justice, Siverd for Constable, and whoever might be nominated in the first ward for councilman by their opponents. The prohibitionists accepted their nominations so far as suited them, but substituted other names for five principal offices, as appears below, to make up a complete ticket. Every man on the prohibitionist's ticket was elected by majorities ranging from 55 to 180. The average vote on contested candidates in the whole city was 245 prohibition to 145 anti, or 100 majority. This is the way we look at the matter, but others may view it differently. The following is the vote in full. Those names prefixed by * are elected.

CONSTABLES. *H. H. SIVERD: 293; *FRANK W. FINCH: 239; Burt Covert: 97; S. J. Hepler: 104; Tom Wright: 58; O. M. Seward: 23; J. E. Allen: 1.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

The election for city officers in Winfield Tuesday resulted in the election of the following named gentlemen. Constables: H. H. Siverd and Frank Finch.

Cowley County Courant, April 6, 1882.

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

Winfield Courier, April 20, 1882.

One George Phelps, for some time in the butchering business at Douglass, stole a horse from a man by the name of Smith last week, brought it to Winfield, and sold it for a small sum. He took the train for Colorado the next morning. The horse was recovered by Constable Siverd and returned to the owner.

Cowley County Courant, April 20, 1882.

George Phelps, who was a butcher in Douglass, stole a horse from a Mr. Smith, rode him to Winfield, sold him, and took the train for Colorado. Constable Siverd recovered the horse for Smith, and Walter Denning is out fifteen dollars.

Winfield Courier, July 6, 1882.

Constable Siverd arrested Andrew Shaw, the colored man who attacked Sam Burger, Tuesday, on a State Warrant charging him with assault and battery. Andrew will probably get six months in the bastille in which to ponder over the foolishness of trying to bull-doze a man into paying him something that he never earned.

Winfield Courier, July 13, 1882.

The atmospheric condition of our city was disturbed last Friday night by the presence of Gene Wilbur and George Williams. They came down ostensibly on business, but really to wear out Frank Jennings and Cap. Siverd at their favorite game of cribbageand it is unnecessary to say they did it beautifully. It is a good thing the writer wasn't present or they would never have carried off the honors they did.

Winfield Courier, July 20, 1882.

Hon. Jas. McDermott, Winfield, Kansas.

DEAR SIR: We the undersigned citizens of Cowley County, Kansas, anxious that an able and faithful man represent us in the coming legislature, and ever mindful of the important legislation that will come before that body, unite in requesting you to become a candidate for the office of Representative from this district, July 11th, 1882.

H. H. Siverd signed request with others. McDermott ran for the office.

Winfield Courier, July 20, 1882.

Special Order No. 5. The following enlisted men are detailed as musicians and will form the Regimental Band. W. B. Pixley, drummer. Major musicians: Wm. Smith, T. S. Rude, J. A. Elliott, Thos. Blakely, Edwin Shill, Jon Lowns, Fred Fay, C. A. Truesdell, J. Waldsmidt, Thos. Welch, B. I. Wells, R. Hite, R. C. Nicholson. H. H. Siverd is appointed Commissary of Subsistence and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.

C. E. Steuven, Col. Com'd. H. L. Wells, Adj't.

[REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.]

Winfield Courier, August 10, 1882.

Delegates entitled to seats.

Winfield 1st Ward: H. H. Siverd, Frank Bowen, M. G. Troup, H. E. Asp, W. P. Hackney.

[OLD VETERANS' REUNION.]

Winfield Courier, September 7, 1882.

Veterans of the late war who wish transportation to Topeka during the reunion in September, 1882. One of those who made request: H. H. Siverd, Co. B, 1st O. Cav.

Winfield Courier, November 16, 1882.

Capt. Siverd sports a new overcoat. We have been waiting five years to give him this personal.

Winfield Courier, December 7, 1882.

Mr. John Siverd, a brother of Capt. H. H. Siverd, dropped in on him suddenly Monday. They had not seen each other for twenty-two yearssince before the war, and the meeting was certainly a pleasant one. Mr. Siverd will spend some time here.

Winfield Courier, December 14, 1882.

Woolen Mill. Mr. John Siverd, an old and experienced woolen mill man, is in the city visiting friends. In conversing with him on the feasibility of establishing a woolen mill in Winfield, he expressed the opinion that no more paying investment could be made. This county turned off this year over a million and a half pounds of wool, which was shipped east, made up into goods, and sent back. The goods could be manufactured here as well and almost as cheap as in the East, thereby saving cost of transportation both ways. Aside from this, if there were mills here, every farmer would keep a little bunch of sheep, using the wool for himself. Mr. Siverd estimates the cost of machinery for a mill which will work a hundred thousand pounds of wool at eight thousand dollars, with about five thousand more for working capital. He has been looking over the buildings in the city and finds two that will answer the purpose very well and can be had at a nominal rental. He favors the establishment of a small mill that will pay well from the start, and which can easily be enlarged as the demand for the work increases. Mr. Siverd has had thirty years of constant working experience in woolen mills and his opinions are entitled to great weight.

Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.

ANNOUNCEMENT. We are authorized to announce the name of H. H. Siverd as a candidate for re-election to the office of Constable of this city.

Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.

Capt. H. H. Siverd is announced for re-election as constable, which he will be by a rousing majority. There are few more efficient and capable officers than Mr. Siverd. Every trust is fulfilled to the letter, and neither fear nor favor stands in the way of duty. While such action makes enemies of some men who think they should be accorded more privileges than others, it wins the respect of the community at large.

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

STRATEGY, MY BOY. Some of the fellows have got up a ticket for the city election next Tuesday. They call it a kind of compromise ticket, claiming that it is on both sides of party politics, prohibition, water works, and every other question. Most of the candidates named are good fair men, but there is too little prohibition in it to call it a compromise on that question, being one prohibitionist to eight antis. In politics it is five Democrats, three Republicans, and one Greenbacker. The names are: Emerson for mayor; Kretsinger and Keck for council; Snow for police judge; O'Hare for city attorney; Silver and Wallis for school board; and Long and Pratt for constables. It looks to us that the main point of the ticket is to elect councilmen in the interest of Mart Robinson's water works, for the getters up are willing to trade off any of their candidates except Krets. The water works fellows want Krets bad. They would trade off the balance of the ticket if necessary, but he must be retained at all hazards. The fact is, they know Krets would do anything that Mart would ask and he would ask even worse things than he would do himself. If they had put Frank Finch and Capt. Siverd on their ticket for constables, they would have shown a great deal more sagacity, for they are tried men doing their duty honestly, carefully, and fairly, and will get the votes of the best men of all parties and factions. There is talk of calling a public meeting to nominate a ticket.

Winfield Courier, April 5, 1883.

The city election Tuesday passed off very quietly, but little interest being manifested. On Monday evening a number of citizens met at the Opera House and placed a ticket in the field. Another meeting was held the same evening, which made up a second ticket. Dr. George Emerson was the unanimous candidate for Mayor by both meetings. The two tickets represented no distinctive issue of any character, unless it might have been termed a "waterworks" issue. In the first ward John McGuire was elected to the council over H. Silver by three majority. In the second ward D. L. Kretsinger was elected over S. L. Gilbert by forty majority. Capt. H. H. Siverd and Frank W. Finch were re-elected constables.

Votes shown. Constables: H. H. Siverd, 299; Frank W. Finch, 251; David Long, 225; Jas. McLain, 222.

Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.

BIRTH. A fine nine pound boy made his advent into the home of Capt. H. H. Siverd last Thursday.

[CORRESPONDENT FROM SOUTH FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP: "ROB ROY."]

Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.

While in Winfield last week, I had the pleasure of meeting with Captain Siverdand, by the way, he made known to me his intentions to run for the office of sheriff. I have known the Captain for several years, and have found him to be possessed of many noble traits of character. I earnestly hope for his political success. ROB ROY.

Winfield Courier, June 28, 1883.

A Shooting Raid. Last Friday a young man rode hurriedly in town and reported that he had been robbed at Limbocker's ford on Dutch Creek by two men. On receipt of the news, Sheriff Gary became greatly excited. Here, at least, was a chance to achieve fame and glory, and show the world that he was in truth and in fact a valiant and active officer, by starting out at once and bringing in the robbers, alone and single handed. But hold! As he buckles on his trusty revolvers and girds about his loins a fresh belt of cartridges, a change comes over the spirit of his dream. He remembers that robbers are bold, bad men, and he remembers reading in a dime novel in the long years ago about bandits who laid in ambush for their pursuers and sometimes captured them and carried them away into the fastnesses to die of starvation. As he thought on these things and wondered what raven would feed the widow and orphans when he was gone, he grew sad, until finally he decided to raise a "posse" to defend him in case the robbers refused to be arrested peaceably. No sooner was the decision made than it was carried into effectand right here was brought actively into play our sheriff's wonderful power as an organizer. In less than two hours he had fourteen men, seven double-barreled shot guns, and twenty-two revolvers on their way to the scene of the robbery, three miles out. The order of march was as follows: Frank Finch, with hand cuffs and shackles; Charlie Limbocker, accompanied by a double-barreled shot gun; Ben Herrod ditto; F. M. Burge ditto; A. B. Taylor, deputy sheriff, carrying in addition to his own, part of the Sheriff's armory; Johnny Riley, double-barreled shot gun and two revolvers; W. J. Hodges and Johnny Hudson, Aids-de-camp to Sheriff and Ex-Captain S. G. Gary; Ammunition wagon. Owing to the limited time and the absence of Capt. Haight, the battery was not called out, but "held in reserve." Arriving at the scene of action, the "posse" was halted and Sheriff Gary advanced cautiously to the front, where he discovered Constable Siverd with the alleged victim.

Mr. Siverd had been on the ground some time, examined for tracks, found none, and concluded that the robbery was a canard. He so informed the doughty sheriff, which seemed to revive his drooping spirits and the "posse" was allowed to disperse while the Sheriff returned to Winfield by way of New Salem. It was an active and valiant struggle to defend the rights of an injured citizen, and we take pleasure in commending Sheriff Gary for his energy, and for the rare power of organization he displayed in getting such a large force of men, fully equipped and on the road in such a short space of time. We tremble for the result should a bonafide robbery occur within his jurisdiction. The expenses of conveying the "posse" were only $12.50, which the county can well afford to pay.

"Because Sheriff Gary performs the duties of his office in an energetic but quiet and unostentatious manner, Greer becomes disgruntled and wants the Sheriff to make more noise and fuss. Capt. Gary is not that kind of man, Ed." Telegram.

Winfield Courier, July 19, 1883.

H. H. Siverd is announced as a candidate for sheriff of this county, subject to the action of the Republican convention.

[CAPT. SIVERD.]

Winfield Courier, July 19, 1883.

We would call the attention of our readers to the announcement of Capt. H. H. Siverd as a candidate for the office of sheriff of this county. He was a gallant Union soldier in the late war and then and ever since has exhibited the courage, pluck, and energy which would make him the worthy successor of the lamented Shenneman. He is thoroughly well schooled by long experience in such business and in every way well qualified for the office. Indeed, in this respect he has, we think, no superior in the county. He combines with unflinching courage a kind and noble disposition and a heart as tender as a woman's; and while he will do his duty fully, he will do it in such a way as to tone down its unpleasant features and protect the unfortunate and oppressed. His genuine kindness of heart has made him popular wherever he is known, and should he receive the Republican nomination, we predict that the will be elected by more than an old time majority.

Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

Some Candidates. Saturday was a big day for candidates; indeed, every day now-a-days brings forth an enterprising batch of them. But Saturday was especially active in this commodity. They were all around here and there and everywhere. The first one we observed was R. B. Pratt, that staunch old Democrat, who has been born and bred in the party ranks until he is in root, branch, and fibre Democratic. He's running hard for the Democratic nomination for sheriff. Mr. Gary, the present incumbent, whose Democracy is of a later and more spongy growth, was also active, and slashed around until the tails of his linen duster stood out behind. His "don't-tread-on-the-tail-of-me-coat" style is peculiarly refreshing, and as his "record," political and otherwise, is still a matter of deep, dark, and dismal mystery, he meets with some favor in the eyes of the unterrified.

That fellow going across the street in ten steps and an old straw hat is Capt. Siverd. It is pretty generally understood that he is a candidate for sheriff and that he's got a bushel of friends who think he will make the best kind of an officer. He is always going that way, and every time he goes something comes. The tall, handsome man Capt. Siverd is talking to is Oscar Wooley, his competitor for the honor. He is a young man of unimpeachable character, brave as a lion, and runs like a race horse.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SHERIFF: H. H. Siverd, Winfield; H. O. Wooley, Vernon Township; G. W. Prater, Walnut Township; George H. McIntire, Arkansas City.

[REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.]

Winfield Courier, September 6, 1883.

Nomination for Sheriff: Chase presented H. H. Siverd; Mitchell presented Geo. H. McIntire; Tansey presented H. O. Wooley, and Cure presented G. W. Prater. On the 12th ballot: Siverd 43, McIntire 44. Siverd withdrew before taking the 13th ballot. The nomination of McIntire was made unanimous.

[CONVENTION NOTES.]

Winfield Courier, September 6, 1883.

H. H. Siverd acted a noble part in the convention. It became understood that it was not probable that both Soward and himself could receive nomination at the hands of the convention, being both of Winfield. Siverd therefore urged that the matter of Register of Deeds should be first settled and Soward nominated if possible whatever effect it might have on his own chances for Sheriff. The result in favor of Soward as anticipated made it impossible to nominate Siverd and at an opportune moment, Siverd withdrew from the canvass for sheriff. He would surely have been nominated but for his generous self-sacrifice in behalf of others.

Geo. H. McIntire, the nominee for Sheriff, is one of the best officers Cowley County ever had. He has no bluster about him, but attends quietly to business and does it up completely in good shape. He has put thirteen prisoners in the Wichita jail within two months to stand their trial in the U. S. court at that place. Yet he has not done any blowing about and few know of the extent of his service, catching rascals either for the United States, or for this state, which have also been efficient and remarkable.

[POLITICS AT DEXTER.]

Winfield Courier, November 1, 1883.

Now that the election is drawing near, candidates are becoming numerous. Last Friday and Saturday we were honored with about all the lofty politicians of the day. First came J. B. Lynn, Democratic candidate for Treasurer, who did his electioneering in a quiet way among his friends. Then on Saturday came the squad of Republican candidates, arriving early, to hold a Republican rally as per advertisement. Though the weather was very unfavorable, they were not without a splendid audience; for at half past seven o'clock when the ring of the bell and music of our excellent band told the citizens that there was something rich for them at the schoolhouse that night, the masses poured into the house in a short time, would have told a stranger that there was a wide awake set of Republicans there and that some good speeches were anticipated. The meeting being called to order by H. C. McDorman, Chairman T. H. Soward was introduced and spoke for an hour and a half, making an able and eloquent speech, which was alike interesting to all classes and parties.

Our old friend, Booth, from Rock Township, then attempted a reply and in his comical way, gave the boys plenty of fun, and during his remarks gave the audience some instructions as to the way the knowing ones in Winfield get their drinks, since prohibition closed the saloons.

The band then struck up one of their favorite national tunes, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and to leave well satisfied with their entertainment. J. B. Nipp and George McIntire each in a short speech asked the votes of the people, and Capt. Siverd followed in a humorous speech making some good points and plenty of fun. In short, everything done seemed the right thing for the occasion, and all the Republicans went home feeling that on the 6th of November next, Dexter Township would roll up a good round majority for every candidate on the Republican ticket. A. REPUBLICAN.

Winfield Courier, November 22, 1883.

The Catholic Fair to be held November 27, 28, and 29 promises to be a grand success. Several articles of use, ornament, and value to be disposed of during the three days. Some of the articles are for raffle and some are to be voted to prominent citizens of Winfield.

A fine wax doll is to be voted on and given to Mr. Hendricks's little daughter or Mable Siverd.

The Thanksgiving dinner spoken of will be the finest ever served in Winfield, and it is to be hoped that all will avail themselves of a delicious meal. The Fair will close by a grand ball on Thanksgiving evening, giving the young folks a chance to enjoy the day wisely set apart by our President for amusement and social recreation.

Winfield Courier, January 24, 1884.

Capt. H. H. Siverd has been appointed assignee of Goss & McConn, the "busted" firm of Geuda Springs. He will move the stock to this place and dispose of them.

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

The Good Templars installed their officers for the term commencing with February, on last Friday evening, as follows.

W. C. T., H. H. Siverd; W. V. P., Mrs. E. D. Garlick; W. F. S., H. G. Norton; W. R. S., Miss Mamie Garlick; W. T., Mrs. N. J. Lundy; W. C., Mrs. Emma Smith; W. M., W. J. McClellan; W. I. G., Miss Fanny Saunders; W. O. G., F. V. Rowland; W. A. S., C. A. Garlick; W. R. S., Mrs. S. J. Hepler; W. L. S., Mrs. L. Schaffhausen; W. D. M., Miss Ella Garlick; Organist, Miss Lucy Cairns; P. W. C. T., Frank H. Greer.

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

HUGH H. SIVERD, Assignee of the property of Goss & McConn, had notice printed in paper to creditors of Willis S. Goss and William V. McConn, formerly doing business under the firm name of Goss & McConn at East Geuda Springs, announcing that on June 10, 1884, at the office of the county clerk of the district court of Cowley County in Winfield he would proceed publicly to adjust and allow demands against the estate of the said Goss & McConn.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1884.

Cap. H. H. Siverd of Winfield favored our shop with a call. Capt. is as hearty as ever and it does us good to see him in this end of the county.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1884.

Announcement. We are authorized to announce H. H. Siverd as a candidate for re- election to the office of Constable of the city of Winfield, at the April elections.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1884.

H. H. Siverd is the man for constable and he is a candidate as appears by his announcement this week. No other man has been more active and efficient, none more reliable and trustworthy. He was the choice of a large portion of the voters of this county for sheriff last summer, but he did not sulk because he failed of the nomination. He is just as cheerful and active as before and deserves anything in the line that he will accept. Vote for him by all means.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.

The election for city officers Tuesday passed off quietly, only about 550 votes being polled. The following is the result.

First Ward. Constables: H. H. Siverd, 218; T. H. Herrod, 217; Jas. McClain, 130.

Second Ward. Constables: H. H. Siverd, 146; T. H. Herrod, 128; Jas. McLain, 121.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 30, 1884.

Cap. Siverd was in our city yesterday on legal business, and rounded us up in good shape. We are always glad to see Cap.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1884.

At a meeting of Winfield Post No. 85, the following comrades of the Post at the place were appointed a committee of arrangements: H. H. Siverd, Chairman; A. H. Limerick, James McDermott, J. E. Snow, and C. Trump, with power to appoint sub-committees. A general invitation is extended to all the Posts in the county and to all old soldiers and citizens to participate in the memorial services, May 20th. By order of the committee.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1884.

Everyone is familiar with the staunch temperance proclivities of Capt. H. H. Siverd, but that the Captain should have made a prohibitionist of his fine sorrel horse will be news to many. The animal was standing complaisantly at a hitching post, Monday, when a passing anti-prohib accidentally dropped his empty bottle on the sidewalk in front of the sorrel. The animal instantly elevated his nose, snorted, pawed the earth, and seated his rear extremities on the ground, severing the bonds which bound him to the vicinity of the bottle. Through the aid of by-standing prohibitionists the charger was partially subdued, until the Captain could be hunted up, when a few gentle strokes on the animal's nose by its master, as if to insure the bottle culprit the just penalty of the law, made the sorrel as meek and lowly as a lamb.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1884.

The regular meeting of the City Council occurred Monday evening. H. H. Siverd appeared on the part of Winfield Post G. A. R. and invited the City Government to participate in the decoration services on May 30th.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1884.

There will be memorial services held in the M. E. Church May 25, 1884, at 11 o'clock a.m., in commemoration of our fallen heroes. Sermon by Rev. B. Kelly. Decoration services at the Union Cemetery May 30th at 1 o'clock p.m., under the auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic. The public are invited to attend.

By order of the Executive Committee, H. H. Siverd, Chairman; J. E. Snow, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1884.

Members of Winfield Post No. 85, Grand Army of the Republic, will meet at their hall Sunday, May 25th, 10 o'clock sharp, to attend services at the M. E. Church in commemoration of our dead comrades. All old soldiers not members of the G. A. R. are requested to join the ranks on the street and march with us to the Church.

By order of the Executive Committee, H. H. Siverd, Chairman; J. E. Snow, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.

MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 30TH, 1884. OFFICIAL STAFF. Col. Wm. Whiting, Chief Marshal; Aids De Camp: H. H. Siverd, James McDermott, James H. Finch, W. O. Whiting, and Frank W. Finch; Medical Director: Homer L. Wells, M. D.

Formation of the Procession. The Grand Army of the Republic will form on the west side of Main Street facing east, right resting on 10th Avenue. The other societies will form on Main Street, west side facing east, right on 9th Avenue according to their position in the procession.

Order of March. The column will march south on Main Street to 10th Avenue, then countermarch north on Main Street to 7th Avenue, then east on 7th Avenue to Gray Street, north on Gray Street to city limits, and thence to Union Cemetery, where the decorating of the graves of the deceased soldiers will take place, under the auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic. By Order of the Executive Committee. H. H. SIVERD, Chairman.

J. E. SNOW, Adjutant and Secretary of Committee.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.

The public are requested to report the exact location of the graves of deceased soldiers in any of the Winfield Cemeteries to comrade J. H. Finch, A. D. C., prior to May 30th, 1884, or meet him at Winfield Cemetery after 1 o'clock p.m., May 30th. By order of Executive Committee. H. H. SIVERD, Chairman; J. E. SNOW, Adj't and Sec'y.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1884.

A Card. On behalf of the Grand Army of the Republic, we desire to thank Mrs. W. R. McDonald, Mrs. G. L. Rinker, and Mrs. J. A. Cooper for decorating the M. E. Church on Memorial Daythe ladies of the Baptist Church for the kind reception, and the Rev. Comrade B. Kelly and Rev. J. Cairns for their splendid sermonsCol. Wm. Whiting, Chief MarshalThe Fire DepartmentCourier and Juvenile Bands for their musicThe Citizens of Vernon Township for flowers, and the public generally for their manifestation of kind feeling. By order of executive committee. H. H. Siverd, Chairman; J. E. Snow, Adj't. and Sec'y. of Committee.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1884.

Messrs. S. L. Gilbert, H. H. Siverd, Joe Finkleburg, and D. C. Beach, from the Masonic Lodge of Winfield, went to New Salem yesterday to assist in the funeral of Mr. W. H. Lucas, a member of the fraternity, who died there Monday.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1884.

The Grand Army of the Republic and all old soldiers are expected to assemble at Post No. 85, over Baden's dry goods store, in Winfield, July 3rd, at 3 p.m. sharp and march to the Fair Grounds, where a bean supper, dress parade, and grand camp fire and torch light drill will take place with other amusing army exercises. The following committees have been appointed by Post No. 85 to carry out the programme for the 3rd and 4th of July.

Executive Committee: T. H. Soward, H. H. Siverd, J. H. Finch, A. E. Davis, and Geo. Crippen.

Invitation Committee: C. E. Steuven, J. E. Snow, and A. B. Arment.

Committee on Program: S. C. Smith, W. E. Tansey, and Capt. Wakefield.

Committee on Quarters: J. C. Long, Sid Cure, and C. Trump.

Reception Committee: H. L. Wells, C. E. Steuven, Capt. Wakefield, A. E. Davis, and J. E. Snow.

Torch Committee: H. L. Wells, C. Trump, and Dr. Stiles.

Committee on Police: J. H. Finch, chief police on fair ground, J. E. Snow, and B. W. Stout.

Committee on Music: Geo. Crippen, H. W. Stubblefield, and J. W. Arrowsmith.

Fuel, quarters, and rations free of charge to all old soldiers and their families. A jolly good time to all old veterans without money and without price. Come.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1884.

Hugh H. Siverd, Assignee, notified all creditors that a dividend of 4 percent has been declared in the matter of the assignment of Goss & McConn.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1884.

Exchange: Udall Sentinel. Capt. H. H. Siverd, the irrepressible and rustling constable of Winfield, was in the city Thursday afternoon. He made this office an agreeable call.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1884.

Fourth of July Celebration. On the evening of the 3rd the old soldiers gathered in large numbers at the G. A. R. headquarters and marched to the tune of "Old John Brown" to the beautiful Fair Ground Park. Here they found tents already pitched and everything in readiness for them to chase the festive bean around the camp fire and retell the thrilling stories which will never grow old to the comrades-in-arms. Regular old-fashioned "hard-tack" had been supplied in abundance and a happy reunion was had that night by the boys who wore the blue. After supper, headed by the Burden, Courier, and Juvenile bands, a torchlight procession marched into town. By sunrise Friday morning people from all sections began to pour in. . . . As we watched the old pioneers as they came into town in their handsome turnouts, we noticed on their countenances pictures of gladness and independence which can't be beaten anywhere in this broad Union. . . . At ten o'clock Col. Wm. Whiting and Capt. H. H. Siverd, with a score of assistants, formed the procession and the march to the Park was taken up. The procession was headed by the Burden Band, led by Frank McClain.

Tony Agler, with his clown suit and goat teams, trick ponies, and other things of his own get-up, was attractive in the procession. Tony takes great pains in training his "pets" and shows commendable enterprise in turning out with them on all public occasions. St. John's battery was prominent in the procession, and awakened the echoes by booming of cannon from Thursday evening until well along in the next day. The members of the Battery worked faithfully and well for the success of the celebration. The Robinson and Telegram Fire Companies made a splendid appearance in the procession. The paraphernalia was all beautifully decorated with red, white, and blue, and the Robinson Fire Company represented the Goddess of Liberty with one of the prettiest little misses of the city, Nina Nelson, gracefully seated on their hose cart amid the drapery. O'Meara & Randolph had a representation of their boot and shoe business, accompanied by plantation music from darkies. A feature which attracted wide attention and showed great enterprise was the stone display of Mr. Schmidt from his quarries near town. A large, wide-framed wagon was loaded with fine specimens of stone and men were at work all day sawing it up and distributing the smooth blocks among the people. Oration was delivered by Hon. J. Wade McDonald, who reviewed the progress of the Union from its birth to the present day. Then came dinner followed by an address by Mrs. Helen M. Gougar, the famous lady orator of Indiana.

Then came the amusements. The trotting race, mile heats, best three in five, purse $90, was won by "Basham," owned by Mr. Wells of Burden over Billy Hands' "Nellie H." The running race, quarter mile heat, between the Blenden mare and a lately arrived horse, was won easily by the former, purse $60. Andy Lindsey of Winfield got $5.00 for climbing to the top of the greased pole. Another ambitious boy preceded him, but on reaching the top slid down without the money, supposing it was in the hands of a committee and all he had to do was to climb the pole. the crowd soon turned his disappointment into gladness by making up the five dollars. The wheelbarrow race, by blindfolded men, some six or seven taking part, furnished much amusement and was won by Allen Brown, a colored man of Winfield. It proved the uncertainty of "going it blind." The greased pig, after a lively chase, was caught by Phenix Duncan, a colored boy. The festivities of the day closed with a flambeaux procession with Roman candles, etc. The Gas Company turned on a full head both Thursday and Friday evenings and the sixty bright lamp posts, with the stores illuminated with gas lights, gave the city a brilliant appearance. The Firemen's Ball at the Opera House was largely attended. Credit was extended to Messrs. J. C. Long, Jas. H. Vance, D. L. Kretsinger, J. P. Baden, A. T. Spotswood, R. E. Wallis, Wm. Whiting, C. C. Black and Fred Kropp for the success of the celebration.

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1884.

Exchange: Burden Enterprise.

Inform your correspondents that the correct name of this post office is Burden, and not Burdenville. Capt. H. H. Siverd and Lou Zenor, of Winfield, came over last Friday, visited Torrance and Cambridge, then came back and took dinner with the editorbut they won't do it again. Mr. Zenor is not a very voracious feeder, but Capt. Siverd can eat more than a hound pup. They did not find much to eat, however, is the reason we say they will not come again. The neighbors failed to come up to the scratch that day.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1884.

Wanted. Private room in a quiet family, for family with two little ones. Inquire of H. H. Siverd.

[REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.]

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1884.

WINFIELDFIRST WARD. Delegates: H. H. Siverd, B. Kelly, J. C. Long, H. D. Gans, Jno. A. McGuire, W. R. McDonald, Ed. P. Greer.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1884.

The lawyers say that Capt. Siverd is one of the quickest acting and most effective witnesses ever put on the stand. For further particulars, inquire of Frank Jennings.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1884.

Capt. H. H. Siverd delivered a temperance address last Sunday at the Sheridan schoolhouse in Sheridan Township. The Captain's logic and fiery oratory greatly warms up an audience.

Winfield Courier, August 14, 1884.

Capt. H. H. Siverd has been selected by Superintendent Kretsinger as Chief of Police during the fair. The captain will keep things regulated in good shape.

Winfield Courier, September 4, 1884.

Anna, little daughter of Capt. Siverd, is confined to her bed with malarial fever.

Winfield Courier, September 11, 1884.

A woman's relief corps was formed here on Monday last. This is an organization in connection with the Grand Army of the Republic, and is one of the most interesting and useful helps towards the advancement of the objects of the G. A. R. in existence.

The meetings are held every Thursday at 3 p.m., until further notice. The success of the Corps is largely due to the exertions of Comrades H. H. Siverd and J. H. Finch, committee of the G. A. R.

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1884.

Fair Notes. There were two hundred entries made on Tuesday. Capt. Siverd as manager of the police force will keep everything running right. The new addition to the amphitheater raises its seating capacity to nine hundred. Thursday will be "Winfield Day." On that day Winfield will turn out en masse.

[CITY COUNCIL.]

The petition of H. H. Siverd et al, for a four foot sidewalk on the south side of blocks 171, 191, 2121, 231, and 251 and lots 7, 8, and 9, in block 271, was granted and an ordinance ordered.

Winfield Courier, September 25, 1884.

A meeting of the Blaine and Logan Club of Winfield was held at the Courthouse Monday evening. The meeting came to order by electing Mr. A. H. Limerick, Chairman, and W. A. McCartney, Secretary. The object of the meeting was stated by W. J. Wilson. Speeches were made by T. H. Soward and W. P. Hackney in favor of the complete organization and equipment of a Blaine and Logan club. It was decided to organize the club into three companies of torch-bearers and one Flambeau club. The following officers were elected: Colonel Whiting, Commander of battalion and D. L. Kretsinger, Adjutant; Spencer Miner, Captain "Co. A," Frank Finch, 1st Lieutenant, M. B. Shields, 2nd Lieutenant, T. J. Harris, 3rd Lieutenant; Capt. J. B. Nipp, Captain of "Co. B," W. P. Hackney, 1st Lieutenant, John McGuire, 2nd Lieutenant, H. H. Siverd, 3rd Lieutenant; Cap Steuven, Captain of the Flambeau club; H. G. Norton, 1st Lieutenant, W. A. McCartney, 2nd Lieutenant, Frank H. Greer, 3rd Lieutenant. The election of officers for "Co. C" was deferred until Tuesday evening. A meeting of the officers of the different companies was called for Wednesday morning for the purpose of appointing various committees, and deciding on the kind and number of suits and torches to be ordered.

[FAIR.]

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

There were but two fights and no arrests on the grounds. Much credit is due chief of police Siverd and his efficient aides, Messrs. Tansey and Finch, for the able manner in which the police force was handled.

Winfield Courier, October 30, 1884.

One of the best political meetings of the campaign was held on Monday evening at Tisdale. The New Salem Blaine and Logan Club was present and the Republicans of Tisdale Township were out in all their exuberance. Addresses were delivered by Senator W. P. Hackney, Henry E. Asp, Capt. H. H. Siverd, and Ed. P. Greer and enthusiasm ran high.

Winfield Courier, November 6, 1884.

Publication Notice. In the matter of the assignment of Willie C. Goss and William V. McConn, partners as Goss and McConn: Creditors and others interested will take notice that Hugh H. Siverd, assignee of the above named Goss and McConn, will on the first day of the next term of the District Court of Cowley County to be held in the City of Winfield on the first Tuesday in January 1885, exhibit and file the accounts of his trust as such assignee and such accounts will be allowed by the court on that day unless good cause to the contrary be shown. They are further notified that said assignee intends at Said time to apply to the said District Court for a discharge from his trust as such assignee.

E. BEDILION, Clerk District Court. DAVID C. BEACH, Attorney for Assignee.

Winfield Courier, December 18, 1884.

Adjutant J. E. Snow furnishes us the following list of officers, elected by Winfield Post, No. 85, G. A. R., at its last regular meeting, Dec. 10, 1884: S. Cure, P. C.; J. H. Finch, S. V. P. C.; W. E. Tansey, J. V. P. C.; H. H. Siverd, C. of D.; H. L. Wells, surgeon; A. B. Arment, chaplain; A. H. Limerick, Q. M.; D. L. McRoberts, O. G; Wm. Sanders, J G; T. H. Soward, O G.

Winfield Courier, December 18, 1884.

The Masonic order held an election of officers Tuesday evening. The following persons were elected for the ensuing year. A. P. Johnson, W. M.; F. C. Hunt, S. W.; S. L. Gilbert, J. W; W. G. Graham, Treasurer; L. D. Zenor, Secretary; E. P. Hickok, chaplain; John Arrowsmith, S. D.; J. S. Mann, J. D.; W. W. Limbocker, S. S.; W. A. Freeman, J. S.; H. H. Siverd, Tyler.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 8, 1885.

The Bee Hive Prize Drawing. The Opera House was packed to overflowing Saturday last at 2 p.m. for the prize drawing of M. Hahn & Co. The Juvenile Band discoursed sweet music for the entertainment of the throng. Capt. H. H. Siverd superintended the drawing, to the satisfaction of all, while Capt. Myers and Lou Zenor kept the record. The lucky numbers were drawn from the box by a little girl selected from the audience. There were over eighteen thousand tickets and the array of one hundred prizes made a beautiful appearance displayed on the stage. The lucky numbers appear in the regular advertising column of this firm elsewhere in the COURIER. Everything was transacted exactly as advertised and all holders of tickets were satisfied.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 29, 1885.

Constable H. H. Siverd "took in" a number of boys last Thursday who were charged with breaking the tranquility of the lyceum at Sheridan schoolhouse, in Sheridan township, by boisterous and uncomely demeanor. Their trial is set for the first week in February, before Justice Buckman.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 5, 1885.

Constable Siverd brought Milton Johnson from Omnia township before Justice Snow last Friday. He plead guilty to "licking the wadding" out of a school mate and the fine and costs aggregated thirty-two dollars. He was sixteen years old.

[DISTRICT COURT.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 12, 1885.

H. H. Siverd vs. County Commissioners. Trial by court. Judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $40.85.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 12, 1885.

Constable H. H. Siverd "took in" Jas. Cantrall, charged with conducting a secret liquor and gambling den over Best's music store, yesterday. He was placed under bond of $500 to appear before Justice Snow for a preliminary hearing on the 20th inst. The bond was given.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 19, 1885.

County Attorney Asp and his assistant, W. P. Hackney, with Constable Siverd and Sheriff McIntire, officials that Cowley certainly feels proud of, have been making things exceedingly sultry for violators of law during the past ten days. The sanctums of Justices Buckman and Snow have been crowded, and these worthy officials have ground out more justice in that time than was ever administered in ten days before in Winfield. Eight violators of the liquor law and about thirty gamblers have been before them: a clean sweep of every crook in the city. Most of them have already plead guilty, and what cases are undisposed pend with a certainty of conviction. The result will be about a thousand dollars in the State treasurymost of which could have gone into the coffers of the city if our marshal had done his duty. However, we are glad that we have county officials who would take this duty out of derelict hands and bring the lawless to the rack. Winfield, along with her beauty and enterprise, is a comparatively moral town; but under this lax enforcement of our municipal laws, one or two "blind tigers," and a number of gambling holes have been nightly grinding away, roping in the susceptible. The records of Justices Buckman and Snow show that those who have been displaying a weakness for the gaming table are by no means those who could afford it. Were we to publish the list, which we refrain from doing because we believe the fact of their names existing on the criminal registers of the county and the heavy fines imposed sufficient punishment to many of them, the names of a number of boys and young men well connected and of otherwise good character would be revealedyouths who have been inveigled into the game, and having once tasted of the fascinations, were irresistibly drawn into these dens night after night. Many of the victims, too, are hard-working persons whose money should have gone to the support of their families or themselves, but has been finding its way into the pockets of these gentlemen (?) who make gambling a profession. The victims have not only injured themselves and families, but the merchant who has been generous enough to credit them with goods has suffered also. We know several of these victims who mean to be honestas honest indeed as persons who frequent gambling tables can bebut being despoiled of their substance, they have not wherewithal to pay. But this thorough routing out of these dens is what is needed. Now it would be difficult indeed for a man inclined to hazard his money on a game of chance to find accommodation, and the whiskeyites have been given another forcible warning that Winfield and Cowley County have no room for "blind Tigers" or any other kind of whiskey holes. Our county officials now are tigers in themselvesnot blind tigers, but tigers that have the grit and ability to make Rome howl all along the line; and they are doing it.

In this connection is prominent the necessity of electing in April a city government that will keep every hell-hole of vice weeded out and make Winfield a city in harmony with the high moral character of her citizens. We want a government that will stifle every brothel in its incipiency and keep a pure moral atmosphere. We not only want men of nerve, but men of broad and comprehensive viewsmen who fill foster the enterprises we already have and who have the necessary push and ability to properly encourage others.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 5, 1885.

The Sedan Graphic is evidently disgruntled: "Incendiarism is running rampant and unrestrained at Winfield, while the man who sells a glass of whiskey or beer in violation of the prohibitory law is hunted down with untiring efforts by the law and order citizens of that town. In the mind of the average citizen of the city on the banks of the placid Walnut, all other crimes pale into insignificance when compared with the sale of a glass of beer."

No law-breaker can find quarters in the Queen City, and the festive fire-bug stands an equal show with any other criminala splendid chance to suffer the grip and penalties of outraged justice. With such officials as Sheriff McIntire and Constable Siverd to track the lawless, with County Attorney Asp to prosecute the man who thinks he is a bigger man than the "statoots" will find himself throttled with a vice-like tenacity that will might soon "knock him hout." Unpunished violators of law promise to be exceedingly "scarce" in Cowley during the reign of these officials. They have a stalwart, intelligent, law-abiding people to back thema people who recognize nothing but fealty to every duty and law.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 5, 1885.

Constable H. H. Siverd brought Dr. Samuel Thompson in from Maple City, Tuesday, charged with illegally selling the ardent. The Doctor plead guilty in Justice Snow's court and got off with one hundred and forty-five dollars fine and costs. Verily, the way of the transgressor is thorny.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 12, 1885.

Capt. H. H. Siverd has signified his candidacy for re-election to the office of constable at the coming city election, and will receive the warm support of every voter in favor of fealty to duty and good government. The Captain has filled this office for years and is thoroughly well schooled in its every intricacy. He has shown himself to have no superior as an officer. A man of firm convictions, strict integrity, and undaunted courage, he is always found on the side of right and duty. Law-breakers find no leniency in Capt. Siverd, and yet in dealing with them his genuine kindness of heart insures treatment in harmony with human justice and equity. His transaction of civil business within the scope of his office is always expeditious, reliable, and satisfactory. His general capability and popularity insure his almost unanimous election. Many of the strongest enemies to principles the Captain so warmly advocates, recognize and honor his boldness in favor of right and duty and are found among his supporters.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 9, 1885.

Winfield never experienced an election day like Tuesday. But one candidate had oppositionCapt. H. H. Siverd. Every man on the ticket was such as would honor the position for which he was nominatedrepresentative men selected from the tried and trusted of the city by a non-partisan caucusa caucus the like of which Winfield never had before and will probably never have again. There was nothing to draw out a full vote. Everything was as tranquil as a May morning. The only riffle was caused by the feeble attempt of a certain element to down the irrepressible Capt. H. H. Siverd. But the Captain didn't down worth a cent. The colored voters of the city made a mistake in allowing the whiskey mugwumps to cajole them into running their candidate after this honest defeat in the people's convention. Following is the vote of the several wards.

For Constable, First Ward: H. H. Siverd, 176; T. H. Herrod, 199; Archie Brown, 55.

For Constable, Second Ward: H. H. Siverd, 105; T. H. Herrod, 103; Archie Brown, 35.

For Constable, Third Ward: H. H. Siverd, 112; T. H. Herrod, 129; Archie Brown, 55.

For Constable, Fourth Ward: H. H. Siverd, 74; T. H. Herrod, 84; Archie Brown, 23.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 23, 1885.

Capt. Siverd is a fit subject for the imbecile asylum. He loaned a printer two dollars and a half this morning.

[COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 30, 1885.

Judgment of H. H. Siverd, $40, against the county, was ordered paid.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 30, 1885.

The Grand Army of the Republic is preparing to properly observe Decoration and Memorial Days, May 30th and the Sunday preceding. The initial steps were taken last week at its regular meeting in the appointment of T. H. Soward, A. H. Limerick, H. H. Siverd, A. B. Arment, and J. J. Carson as a committee of arrangement. This is a step that will receive the hearty encouragement of all. Nothing could be more fitting than this memorial tribute to those "vets" who have passed to the great beyond. The Decoration Day last year was slightly marred by rain, but the memorial services at the churches were very successful. Let us prepare this year for even greater success, hoping for weather propitious.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 30, 1885.

We are expecting Frank Jennings and Capt. Siverd up soon to talk on railroad bonds.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 14, 1885.

Post commander and comrades of Winfield Post No. 85, G. A. R.: Your committee appointed to report to the Post a program for memorial and decoration services submit the following as their report.

1st. The committee recommend the following as the order of services for Memorial Day, Sunday, May 24th, 1885.

That there be memorial services held in the 1st Baptist church of the city of Winfield on Sunday morning, May 24, at 11 a.m., and that this Post, with visiting comrades and all old soldiers, with their families, be requested to attend said services and that Dr. Kirkwood, of the Presbyterian church, be requested to deliver the address or sermon at said time and place, and that memorial services be held in the Methodist Episcopal church in the evening of said day, the address to be delivered by Rev. J. H. Reider, and that the Post march in column from their hall to each service.

The following committees are suggested to carry the above recommendations into effect.

Committee of 3 on procuring churches.

Committee of 3 on procuring speakers.

Committee of 3 on decorating churches.

Committee of 3 on seating and ushering.

Decoration services May 30th, 1885.

The Post to meet at their hall at 9½ o'clock a.m., and immediately thereafter to send committee of three to Vernon township to assist the citizens in decoration of soldiers' graves at Vernon Center cemetery. A committee of five to decorate the graves in the Catholic cemetery; also a committee of five to decorate the soldiers' graves in the cemetery south of the city. These committees to perform their duty and immediately thereafter to report themselves to the Post commander.

At one o'clock p.m., an address in the Opera House by Rev. H. Kelly, with appropriate music.

At 2 p.m., the parade will form on Main street facing west, the right resting on 10th avenue.

1st, twelve little girls dressed in white and twelve little boys with blue jackets and caps with flowers in the van.

2nd, Winfield Courier band.

3rd, Visiting Posts, Winfield Post, old soldiers not members of Post, ambulances with disabled soldiers and Woman's Relief Corps and wagons with flowers, in the order named.

2nd division, Winfield Union Cornet band, Company C, State Guards, 1st Light Artillery, Kansas National Guards, Winfield Fire Department.

3rd division, Adelphia Lodge, Winfield Chapter, Winfield Commanders, Winfield Council, Winfield Lodge, K. of H., Winfield Council, No. 5, N. U., Winfield Lodge, No. 18, A. O. U. W., Winfield Lodge, No. 16, S. K., Winfield Lodge No. 101, I. O. O. F., Chevalier Dodge, No. 70, K. of P., Winfield Lodge No. 20, I. O. G. T., and W. C. T. U.

4th division, Winfield Juvenile Cornet Band, Mayor and city authorities and citizens.

Line of march, north on Main street to Eighth avenue; east on Eighth avenue to Harter street; north on Harter street to Fifth avenue; east on Fifth avenue to Michigan Avenue, in Highland Park, and thence north to cemetery. The services in the cemetery to be held on the mound in the center of the cemetery. The officers conducting the manual services of the G. A. R. and Miss Campbell, who will recite the original poem to be on said mound; the comrades and soldiers to be formed in double rank around the drive-way next to said mound. After the poem and manual services by the G. A. R., the twelve little girls and boys and a detail of twelve veterans with baskets of flowers will follow by the column and proceed to first decorate the soldiers graves in the southwest portion of the cemetery, then in the northwest portion, then in the northeast, and then in the southeast.

The committee recommend that the Post Commander command the column and appoint such assistant commanders and aid de camps as he may desire.

We recommend that the committee on securing tombstones from the national government be appointed a committee and be ordered to secure small, white headboards, and have the name of the dead soldiers in our cemeteries, with company and regiment printed thereon, and placed at each grave not so marked, first obtaining the consent of the family of the deceased soldier, and to also mark each grave with a flag of the United States.

The committee would further recommend that the Post Commander appoint an executive committee of five, who shall have the power to appoint all sub-committees to carry this of the programme that may be adopted into effect.

The committee suggest the following committees for Decoration Day:

Committee of three on Invitation.

Committee of three on Music.

Committee of three on Procuring Children.

Committee of ten on Flowers.

The committee would further recommend that the Woman's Relief Corps be most cordially invited to cooperate with us, and that they be requested to act with us on our committees.

Your committee further recommends that the Mayor of the city be asked to request, by proclamation, our businessmen to close their places of business from 1 to 3:30 P. M., on Saturday, May 30th, and participate in decoration services.

Committee on Invitation: J. S. Hunt, chairman, J. B. Nipp, J. C. Long.

On churches: E. S. Wilson, chairman, T. H. Elder, D. S. Sherrard.

On speakers: S. C. Smith, chairman, F. S. Pickens, W. E. Tansey, J. M. Fahnestock.

On decorations: A. B. Arment, chairman, B. J. States, W. H. Cayton.

On music: Geo. H. Crippen, chairman, F. E. Blair, J. E. Snow.

Seating and ushering: H. H. Siverd, chairman, John Flint, J. N. Fleharty.

Committee on girls and boys: F. H. Bull, chairman, J. A. McGuire, A. E. Baird.

On marking graves: Samuel Parkhurst, chairman, Wm. Sanders, B. B. Wells.

On Flowers: D. L. Kretsinger, chairman, W. W. Painter, J. W. Millspaugh, F. M. Lacey, J. C. Roberts, Adam Stuber, M. S. Scott, J. W. Fenway, H. H. Harbaugh, J. E. Farnsworth, D. L. McRoberts.

Decoration of Catholic Cemetery: T. J. Harris, S. Parkhurst, Ed. Haight, Jno. Gill.

Decoration of Vernon Center Cemetery: H. H. Siverd, W. W. Painter, J. W. Millspaugh, Thos. Thompson, J. M. Householder.

By order of T. H. SOWARD, J. J. CARSON, H. H. SIVERD, A. H. LIMERICK. T. A. BLANCHARD, Executive Com.

The Chairman of each subordinate committee is requested to report to the Chairman of the Executive Committee, at the Court House, for instructions, not later than Thursday next, and any comrade on the committees who cannot serve will please report to the Executive Committee at once. T. H. SOWARD, Chairman. H. H. SIVERD, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 21, 1885.

The executive committee, "Grand Army of the Republic," have appointed the undersigned committee to decorate the graves of soldiers buried at Vernon cemetery, May 30, 1885: H. H. Siverd, W. W. Painter, J. W. Millspaugh; J. M. Householder, and Thomas Thompson. Comrade W. W. Painter will receive flowers and make all necessary arrangements, and friends are requested to furnish him the names, rank, and regiment of deceased soldiers. The public are invited to meet the committee at the above named cemetery not later than 9 o'clock a.m., May 30. H. H. Siverd, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 21, 1885.

Pursuant to call the citizens met in mass meeting at the Court House Tuesday evening, with J. C. Long presiding and Ed. P. Greer as secretary, for the purpose of considering the question of securing the Methodist College. Senator Hackney, of the visiting committee, explained the situation. M. L. Robinson then proposed a plan whereby the twenty acres and fifteen thousand dollars necessary might be raised. He proposed to be one of eight to organize the College Hill Addition Company, secure land in some available location, set aside twenty acres thereof for the college site and guarantee ten thousand dollars to the fund. This suggestion was immediately adopted, and the following gentlemen subscribed to the shares at once: M. L. Robinson, W. P. Hackney, Chas. F. Bahntge, John W. Curns, W. R. McDonald, T. H. Soward, A. J. Thompson, and S. H. Myton. After some further discussion on the matter by Judge Gans, Mayor Graham, J. E. Conklin, and others, the meeting adjourned to meet again this evening. Messrs. Baden, Millington, Spotswood, Wallis, Conklin, F. S. Jennings, Bedilion, and Whiting were appointed as a committee to confer with the members of the College Hill and Highland Park Association and report proceedings. Mayor Graham, H. B. Schuler, and Senator Hackney were appointed to attend to the reception and entertainment of the College Commission. The railroad question was also discussed at some length, and a committee of seven consisting of Messrs. Farnsworth, Bowen, M. M. Scott, Siverd, Chas. Schmidt, and J. E. Conklin were appointed to see that the registration was fully made. An assessment of $1.00 was levied upon the members of the Enterprise Association to defray the expenses of the railroad canvass. The solution of the college problem seems to be at hand. If this association furnishes the twenty acres and ten thousand dollars, certainly our citizens will furnish the other five thousand. Now is the time to act in this matter, and when the committee calls, be ready to put down liberally.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 28, 1885.

O. H. Johns was arrested Thursday at Arkansas City by Constable Siverd, charged with taking away Miss Effie Cavender from her parents for the purposes of concubinage. The case was continued in Justice Buckman's Court to next month. Johns is a genteel looking young man of about twenty-three, and she a confiding girl of sixteen. His parents are prominent and wealthy residents of Terre Haute, Indiana, to whom he has appealed for assistance. He gave bail.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 4, 1885.

Decoration Day. Saturday was a grand day for Winfield. A brighter, calmer, or more lovely day was never seen; it was perfect. At an early hour the streets began to show unusual animation and by noon all was crowd and jam. People from everywhere were present to exhibit patriotism in honoring the fallen heroes.

At two o'clock the procession was formed and the march to the cemetery taken up. The order of march was as follows: 1st. The Courier Band, led by its handsomely caparisoned Drum-Major, J. E. Snow; 2nd. Winfield Post, G. A. R., with visiting Comrades and Co. C., State Guards; 3rd. The Winfield Juvenile Band; 4th. Twelve little girls dressed in white and twelve little boys, followed by flower wagons; 5th. Woman's Relief Corps; 6th. Citizens; 7th. The Winfield Union Cornet Band; 8th. Winfield Fire Department. The parade was in charge of Post Commander S. Cure and aid-de-camps, H. H. Siverd, J. J. Carson, A. H. Limerick, W. B. Caton, C. Trump, John Evans, and Dr. States.

The handsome uniforms of the Bands and Fire Department gave the parade fine display.

The line of march was north on Main street to Eighth avenue; east on Eighth avenue to Harter street; north on Harter street to Fifth avenue; east on Fifth avenue to Michigan avenue, in Highland Park, and thence north to cemetery.

The services in the cemetery were held on the center campus. The Beautiful Manual and ritualistic services of the Grand Army was here rendered, followed by an original poem delivered by Miss Florence Campbell.

The Vernon Cemetery was decorated by Capt. H. H. Siverd, Dr. D. J. States, W. W. Painter, J. W. Millspaugh, T. A. Blanchard, and other old soldiers, with 150 Vernon citizens.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 11, 1885.

Ah, ha! Now we have him. He failed to "fence" and here is the result. Any evidence desired can be had from the COURIER scribe, who was there and knows. A libel suit is very probable and his evidence is withheld for the Present: "Capt. H. H. Siverd was over to the calico ball last week. The Captain presents a fine appearance when whirling through the mazy in company with a round-dance-dizzy-blonde. He can rest assured that our young people will welcome him." Burden Eagle.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 25, 1885.

Capt. H. H. Siverd brought John Rudd before Justice Buckman from Ninnescah township, Monday evening, charged with leveling a wicked looking shot gun on Thomas M. Toms. Rudd sold Toms a mare a short time ago. Toms took the animal home, fed her in the trough from which glandered horses had eaten, and when she took the glanders, Toms claimed she had it when he bought her, and tried to take her onto Rudd's premises to annul the bargain. Rudd stood him off with a shot gun. The man with the shot gun pleads not guilty and the case was postponed to the 29th. This is Rudd's storyToms hasn't appeared on deck yet, except to file the complaint of murderous intent.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 2, 1885.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, Frank Wilson, who is now and has been for more than four years last past confined at hard labor in the Penitentiary of the State of Kansas, will, on Thursday, the 16th day of July, A. D. 1885, or as soon thereafter as he can be heard, make application to His Excellency the Governor of said State and the Board of Pardons, for a Pardon for the crime of which he was convicted in the District Court of Cowley County, in said State, to wit: For an assault with a deadly weapon upon one Hugh H. Siverd, in the attempt to break the Jail of said Cowley County, and by the judgment of said Court he was sentenced to confinement at hard labor in the Penitentiary of said State for ten years. FRANK WILSON, Applicant. By H. V. Welsh, his Attorney.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 2, 1885.

Mr. H. V. Welsh, an attorney from Ottawa, was here Monday, filing papers looking to the pardon of Frank Wilson, sent to the "pen" from here four years ago for an assault with a deadly weapon upon Capt. H. H. Siverd, then our jailer. He was in for horse stealing, it will be remembered, and in putting in the prisoner's breakfast one morning, he attacked the Captain with a stove leg, producing dangerous woundswounds that were as nearly fatal as anybody wants. He plead guilty to jail breaking and murderous assault and got ten years. Mr. Welsh says Wilson's people live in Ottawa County and are highly respected.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 9, 1885.

July 4, 1885. Base ball, sack races, wheelbarrow races, etc., filled up the time until near sundown, when the young folks adjourned to Bourdette's Hall to "trip the light fantastic." So ended one of the most enjoyable gatherings ever had in this township.

After an hour spent in refreshing the mortal portion of ourselves, we were again called to listen to fine music by Miss Ballard, after which a few short speeches among which were pretty remarks from John R. Smith and Uncle Johnny Roberts, of Walnut township.

Long before the time appointed wagons and carriages filled with happy people and good things to eat were wending their way into Gay's grove, and soon the grounds were filled with beaming faces of lads and lassies all bent on making the most of the time. The grounds were in splendid order, reflecting credit on the committee in charge. Long before eleven o'clock the seats were all well filled. The exercises opened by singing "Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow." Miss Ballard, of Winfield, presided at the organ. An impromptu speech from Ex-Senator J. C. Long came next. John disclaimed having any ability to "fly the bird," but when he got down to his work 'twas easy to see that the old Eagle had his master. J. C.'s fifty minute talk was a real feast and was enjoyed by old and young. Capt. H. H. Siverd gave us a pleasant little speech of thirty minutes, containing a good deal of wit and much sound sense. The Captain seems to know how to win the favor of the ladies. His appreciation of pies, cakes, etc., shows cultivation. We all hope to see the Captain and Senator soon again.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 16, 1885.

Our bookkeeper straggled into Justice Buckman's Court Saturday, seeking whom he might down, and was accosted by a florid complexioned and woe-begone individual, with a wink, who handed him this note. "I am speechless, with two wives and sixteen children, and a mother-in-law. Give me a dollar. Capt. Siverd." The bookkeeper has not been here very long and, consequently, was unacquainted with this gentleman and, ways of the dark and tricks that are sly. So he pulled out the last penny he had and handed it over, while tears streamed down his cheeks, and the Captain said, "God bless you, my boy." Thus it is that unsuspecting innocence will be taken in. The Captain will go out and pass this penny for a five dollar gold piece. Look out for him.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 30, 1885.

Big, warm hearted Capt. H. H. Siverd writes us: "Accept my warm congratulations upon your recovery. Kindly yours, H. H. Siverd." The Captain, though always busy, always finds time to think of his friends.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 30, 1885.

Mr. Saviers, our fellow townsman, had the pleasure last week of meeting with one of his old-time friends in the person of Capt. Siverd, of Winfield, who was at one time during the war Lieutenant of the regiment to which Mr. Saviers belonged. They had not seen each other for a number of years, and their meeting at this place was both a surprise and pleasure to both of them. Udall Sentinel.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 30, 1885.

All members of the G. A. R. and of the W. R. Corps will meet at the G. A. R. Hall one hour before the time arranged for the general funeral exercises, and under the general supervision of the Post Commander, march to the church. The Courier Band will march at the head of the procession. The instrumental music to be under the supervision of Geo. H. Crippen, leader of the band. The vocal music at the church to be under the management of H. E. Silliman, leader of the Baptist choir. Rev. B. Kelly, minister in charge. Rev. J. H. Snyder and Dr. W. R. Kirkwood to deliver memorial addresses. The ladies of the Relief Corps, assisted by H. H. Siverd and D. J. States, will have charge of the church decoration. All the bells of the city to be tolled fifteen minutes preceding the services, under the direction of the officer of the day. H. H. Siverd, chairman of ushers at the church. Messrs. Millington, Rembaugh, and Davis committee on memorial resolutions. All old soldiers are requested to meet with the Post at their hall. The general public is earnestly invited to attend the services. The G. A. R. Post room will be appropriately draped for thirty days. By order of Committee,

B. Kelly, Chairman; D. J. States, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 30, 1885.

The following claims were allowed in July.

Constable fees, H. H. Siverd, $5.00

Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 13, 1885.

M. S. Williams was arrested and taken to Winfield last week by Capt. H. H. Siverd on a complaint lodged against him by a girl who has been raised in his family. She claimed that he had misused her. Mr. Williams was released on his own recognizance and the trial set for August 18th. The case will likely be dismissed for lack of cause and evidence.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 13, 1885.

The Grant Memorial Services Saturday were grand. The G. A. R. and the militia were out in full force. The Courier, the Juvenile, and the Union Cornet Bands discoursed sweet music; the city was draped in mourning and business suspended from 2 to 4 o'clock in honor of the dead hero. The south and the north joined hands and hearts in mourning for the silent man of Vicksburg. The procession started from the G. A. R. hall at 2 p.m., followed by the Militia, marching to the Baptist church where the services were held. The church was beautifully draped. Over the pulpit was a banner with the inscription, "Our Old Commander," over a picture of Gen. Grant. The pulpit was draped in black, decorated with beautiful flowers arranged in crosses. The outside of the church was also appropriately in mourning. The G. A. R. occupied the front seats, with the militia and Woman's Relief Corps. We cannot speak too highly of the music. The Courier Band rendered sweet music at the church. Also the choir of the church, composed of Miss Lola Silliman, organist; H. E. Silliman, Miss Walrath, Mrs. C. A. Bliss, and Prof. Merriman. As the Corps marched in, Crippen's instrumental Quintette played Lincoln's Funeral Marchas charming as ever greeted the ear. Captain Siverd and Sam Gilbert showed their usual gallantry in conducting all to seats. After music and prayer by Rev. Myers, the Committee on resolutions, D. A. Millington, Geo. Rembaugh, and Buel Davis, read fitting resolutions lamenting the death of the old hero and eulogizing the acts of his life. After this Rev. J. H. Snyder, of the United Brethren church, and Dr. W. R. Kirkwood, of the Presbyterian church, delivered very fine discourses. Rev. B. Kelly, who conducted the services, made a few remarks about the General's religious character. Mrs. Grant is a Methodist and the General always leaned that way. A few months before Grant's death, the old friendly pastor called and the General made a confession of faith.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 20, 1885.

Bob Farnsworth, the Ninth avenue restaurant man, invested in a lot of female melons Friday morning, or rather a lot of melons from a female. Two white women and an American of Ethiopian extraction drew up before his door early this morning with a nice load of melons, and Bob, the darkey, and the two women commenced at once to draw a bargain. After due time a trade was made. The melons unloaded, the women found fault with the counting. At last it was settled that there were forty-one melons, and one of the women went and collected pay for eighty-one melons. The clerk took her word for it. There was either a big mistake on their side or it was intentional. As soon as the women got in the wagon, they drove off very fast, and seemed to be in a hurry to get out of town. The clerk followed them for some distance, but couldn't catch them. Coming back, Capt. Siverd was put on the track. Cap. has great power with ladies and no doubt he will compromise the affair amicably.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 20, 1885.

The invoice of the A. S. Wickham & Co., grocery stock was finished Tuesday, showing $1,460. Capt. H. H. Siverd is the officer in charge and will probably sell the stock out at forced sale. Bad location and high rent seem to have been the trouble. Messrs. Wickham & Trobridge brought $2,200 here with them, and lose about all.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 3, 1885.

Liberty township comes up with the latest case of misplaced confidence. Maggie Thompson, a girl of eighteen, has had Steven Carver arrested, charging him with being the father of her unborn babe. Constable Siverd brought him before Judge Buckman Tuesday, and the examination was set for the 14th inst. Steven is a young man of twenty-three, with some property. He don't look bad, but his reputation indicates differently. He gave bond for his appearance.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 17, 1885.

Capt. H. H. Siverd brought in Edward Roberts, a druggist of Udall, Saturday, charged with violating the liquor law. Roberts gave bond of $300 for his appearance next Thursday for trial before Judge Snow.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 17, 1885.

I. Having been assigned by the department commander in General Order, No. 8, to the command of the 3rd Division embracing the counties in the Third Congressional district, each county in the district will be organized into a battalion for re-union purposes. The battalions will consist of all Grand Army posts in the county; and post-commanders are urged to invite all ex-soldiers, sailors, sons of veterans, and others to attach themselves to the post for the purpose of re-union.

II. Comrade J. C. Long of Winfield Post, No. 85, is hereby assigned to the command of the first brigade. Comprising the counties of Elk, Chautauqua, and Cowley. Comrade J. R. Hollaway, of Post No. of to the command of the second brigade, comprising the counties of Cherokee, Labette, and Montgomery. Comrade J. L. Dennison of Post No. , of Osage Mission, to the command of the third brigade, comprising the counties of Neosho, Crawford, and Wilson.

III. The following appointments are hereby announced: A. B. Arment, Winfield Post, No. 85, Assistant Adjutant General and Chief of staff; T. N. King, Division Quartermaster, Sedan; R. W. M. Roe, Grenola, Commissioner of Subsistence; D. L. Kretsinger, Chief of Artillery; Rev. Bernard Kelly, Division Chaplain; Dr. A. M. Fellons, Division Surgeon; H. H. Siverd, 1st A. D. C.; and A. P. Lowry, A. D. C. T. H. SOWARD, Com. Third Div.

A. B. ARMENT, A. A. G.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 17, 1885.

Capt. H. H. Siverd was up to Udall on Monday and Tuesday, subpoenaing about twenty-five witnesses in the Edward G. Roberts whiskey case. Edward quit teaching school some time ago to go into the drug business, and has run against the cold arm of the law. Captain Siverd took an invoice of the whiskey found in the drug store, over a hundred gallons. It is a very plain case, and Edward is in a very tight place. Mr. Amon, who was on Roberts' bond with the latter's father, withdrew his name yesterday, and Roberts is now in the county bastille. His trial comes off before Judge Snow Thursday.

[REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 24, 1885.

Convention called to order. Committee on credentials reported the following names of delegates entitled to seats in this convention.

Delegates: H. H. Siverd, Frank Finch, C. E. Steuven, John Nichols, T. J. Harris, A. H. Jennings, W. B. Caton, Henry E. Asp, W. T. Madden, T. F. Axtell, A. J. Lyon.

H. H. Siverd named Tom H. Soward for Register of Deeds and Mr. Soward was nominated by acclamation. Mr. Soward expressed his thanks in a rousing speech.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 24, 1885.

The Third Annual Exhibition of the Cowley County Fair & Driving Park Association opened this morning.

Capt. H. H. Siverd, assistant general manager, is everywhere at once. His sorrel Arabian is always on the jog, and the captain's sonorous voice resounds with a dignity that introduces itselfpeculiar only to the renowned Siverd. That he's the right man in the right place is forcibly apparent.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 1, 1885.

This is Winfield and Arkansas City Day at the Fair and decidedly the biggest day of all. Prettier weather couldn't be asked for than has been given the Cowley County Fair & Driving Park Association for their grand exhibition this week.

Secretary Kretsinger gave a lady a license to sell perfumery yesterday. In a short time her perfumery business developed into a very ingenious game, whereby the unsuspecting youth could be divorced from his dollars. Siverd's eagle eye detected her and she was brought up and compelled to quit. She was an adventuress of the most adventurous sort.

Capt. Siverd, as assistant manager, as everybody who has attended this Fair expected he would, filled a "long felt want"an assistant manager that could manage. As he is so well known and one of our own townsmen, perhaps it would look rather egotistical to say he can not be beaten for that position, but will say that he just suits the patrons of the Cowley County Fair.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 22, 1885.

Capt. H. H. Siverd, the irrepressible, of Winfield, looked in on us Wednesday. As is a usual thing, with his visits here, he returned home having plenty of company. Udall Sentinel.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 22, 1885.

Again has a whiskey vender turned up his toes to the daisies. Capt. H. H. Siverd and Marshal McFadden, as soon as they got on the Dexter reunion grounds Thursday evening, saw that whiskey was flowing. They set about to find the source. About two o'clock in the morning they found it, had an ambassador secure the ardent for evidence, got a warrant from Justice Hines, and the whiskey jointist was raked in. He gave his name as Moore, and was with some itinerants who claimed to be from Las Vegas, New Mexico. There were four wagons, three men, and two boys. Moore confessed to having sold whiskey. He had run out and when arrested had sent a man to Burden for a new supply. The Captain and Marshal brought the jointist in Friday, and lodged him in the bastille.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 22, 1885.

Maple Township: Centennial schoolhouse, Oct. 16th. W. P. Hackney and H. Siverd.

Pleasant Valley TownshipSouth Bend, Oct. 29, T. H. Soward and H. H. Siverd.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 22, 1885.

Capt. H. H. Siverd has been stirring Udall up again. He recently brought down a number of witnesses, on county attorney's subpoenas, to be pumped by Asp. Something will again "drap," with a mighty "dull thud."

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 22, 1885.

A COURIER reporter spent Friday at the Dexter reunion. Camp "Pap Thomas" was located in a beautiful grove on Grouse Creek with plenty of pure, sparkling water and more hearty, honest, good cheer than we have ever met at a gathering in Cowley County. Dexter never does things by halves: her people are harmonious on everything they undertake, are of a generous, hearty, and hospitable nature, and nowhere is a stranger made to feel so much at home as among them. This was specially remarked by Department Commander Stewart, of the G. A. R., and Gen. Tim McCartney, who were present. The attendance was very large, and we venture to say that those who were fortunate enough to be present enjoyed it more than any reunion they have attended. During the afternoon speeches were delivered by Commander Stewart, Geo. McCartney, Senator Hackney, Revs. Brady and Fortune, Judge Soward, Amos Walton, and Capt. Tansey. Altogether the reunion was a grand success and the Dexter boys may congratulate themselves on the outcome of their efforts.

Of course Capt. Siverd was there. His auburn visage shows off well at a reunion and the boys can readily be excused for mistaking him for a campfire the first evening.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 29, 1885.

The reporter mounting a steed sallied forth early Friday morning to take an inventory of the improvements and new buildings which have gone up since the season opened, and the ones under construction at the present time. Being rushed, we are satisfied many have been overlooked. The valuation given is below the market value rather than above. The following list we know will surprise our own citizens. Cap Siverd: Addition, $800.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 5, 1885.

Hon. W. P