THE WINFIELD COURIER.
[FROM SEPTEMBER 21, 1882, THROUGH NOVEMBER 9, 1882.]
D. A. MILLINGTON, EDITOR.
ED. P. GREER, LOCAL EDITOR.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Horticultural Matters.
MR. EDITOR: Being appointed to report the display of fruits made at the Courthouse, from which to make selections for the State Fair, it would be desirable to give the names of all the contributors; but being appointed at a late hour, and many who contributed brought their fruit and told some member who forgot to properly label (trusting to memory), and thus the name of the donor was lost, I am unable to do so. We desire to give credit to all; yet if, under the circumstances, we should fail, we hope there will be no hard feelings; for, Mr. Editor, if you had seen the deluge of fine fruit and the crowd of visitors, you would certainly commend us for the work we accomplished as a society. I must be content to present the names of those who brought their offerings to the Courthouse, as far as I was able to obtain them, with the name of each variety of fruit (and it will be needless for me to say there were no inferior specimens) and present the reports of special committees as far as they have been handed in.
Mr. Henry Hawkins and Mr. Taylor, who were to visit the northwest part of the county, brought a fine collection, but failed to report.
Mrs. C. H. Phenix brought Grimes= Golden, McAfee=s Nonsuch, Willow Twig, Maiden Blush; Fall Wine, Missouri Pippin, Sops of Wine, Sweet Pear, Wine Sap, Cannous Pear, Maine and Kentucky red apples.
J. W. Brown: Morris White Peaches.
Wm. Butterfield, Silverdale, brought Ben Davis, Wine Sap, White Pippin, and Rome Beauty apples.
D. C. Bellville brought some fine Blue Victor and White Star potatoes. These were not strictly horticultural specimens, but were very fine.
N. T. Snyder brought in two Gipsey watermelons, weighing 53 and 50 pounds respectively, and one Cuban Queen weighing 52-1/2 pounds. These melons were raised by Mr. Dalzell, near Arkansas City.
Mr. Snyder also brought some very large Giant Roeca and Red Tripoli onions and some early Ohio potatoes. The society sent them to the State Fair.
Mr. R. J. Hogue reports some very fine seedling apples raised by J. W. Curfman, from seed of the Rambo variety, with the Pound Pippin. These apples show a cross of the two varieties, and promise to be very productive, and a valuable acquisition to our list of apples. So mote it be.
J. J. Arnold contributed fine Missouri Pippins, Grimes= Golden, West field, Seek No Further, Willow Twig, Lawrence, Janet, Dominic, and Fall Wine apples.
Mr. Arnold richly deserves warm words of commendation for what he has done to make fruit growing a success in Cowley County; but I must hasten and say:
T. Perry furnished American Russets, Ortley, and Willow Twig.
L. H. Jennings, Wine Sap (very large), Winter Pennock, Willow Twig, Pennsylvania Red Streak and Buckingham.
Wm. Craig, Hunttsman=s Favorite and Danver=s Winter Sweet.
John Ross, Clyde Beauty and Munson=s Sweet.
Mr. Walker, Yellow Bellflower, Rambo, and Fall Wine.
While I have specially commended some, yet all the orchards named above are in high cultivation, and much taste and care has been bestowed, or such results could not obtained.
I would not close this report without returning my thanks to Messrs. Weekly, Ferguson, and others who had not time or inclination to pilot me through the jungle that they call an orchard; but as I was not looking for water-sprouts or big weeds, I should have undoubtedly been lost, and so I appreciate muchly their kind consideration, and further deponent saith not. R. J. HOGUE.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
GENTLEMEN: In makingg my report to this society I would be glad to give in detail somewhat of a description of the condition of the orchards I visited; but this report should not be of sufficient extent to embrace so much. I will say, however, that the orchard of
W. D. Roberts was literally loaded with the finest fruit. I obtained very fine specimens of Hubbardson=s Nonsuch, Maiden=s Blush, Pennsylvania Red Streak, Limber Twig, and Willow Twig apples. He had many other varieties in full bearing; but not desiring to get all the varieties from one orchard, I then visited Mr. L. E. Gilleland, two miles northwest of Winfield, where I found the finest apples I ever saw; and I do not say this to depreciate in any sense the productions of other orchards. Mr. Gilleland has earned the success he has attained, and well deserves it. One variety of apples (Gloria Mundi) produced single specimens that weighed one and one-fourth pounds, and measured sixteen inches around. I also got fine samples of Ben Davis, Wagner, Grindstone, Kansas Keeper, McAfee=s Nonsuch, and Willow Twig.
From J. C. Roberts: Northern Spy, Rambo, Janet, Yellow Bellflower, Little Romanite, and Maiden=s Blush apples and very fine Bartlett pears.
From C. H. Roberts: Hay=s Winter Wine, Willow Twig, and Wine Sap apples.
From G. W. Prather: splendid specimens of R. J. Greenings and Pennsylvania Red Streak apples. If I had space I could not speak too highly of Mr. Prather=s orchard, or his interest in fruit growing.
Adam Sipa donated some beautiful Bellflower, Lawver, and Rambo apples.
NOT SIGNED [COULD THIS TOO HAVE BEEN FROM R. J. HOGE??]
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
SIR: In executing your commision, which I received too late to enable me to visit many orchards, and thus make a respectable report of the condition of fruit growing in the southeast part of the county.
Uriah Spray has a good orchard, well kept, and from him I obtained beautiful specimens of Pennock, Ben Davis, Janet, and one unknown, apples.
T. C. Bird has an orchard that is a credit to the county, a good selection of fruit, trees healthy and kept in fine growing condition, and the fruit extra large. He presented me samples of Dominic, Yellow Bellflower, Fall Janet, Clyde Beauty, and Munson=s Sweet.
R. L. Marshall has a young orchard in extra fine condition, and in a few years will be among the best in the county. I got some fine Missouri Pippins.
Mr. Adams, north of Arkansas City, has an orchard so well known that I only need say it will rank well with the best in any country. He gave me some Wine Sap, Limber Twig, Ben Davis, Rawle=s Janet, Fall Wine, and Munson=s Sweet apples.
From E. P. Rume, whose orchard is in superb condition, I got some very fine Ben Davis apples.
I also obtained very superior speciments of Ben Davis apples of J. Bonsall, of Arkansas City.
There are many fine orchards in this part of the county, and the time is not far off when the energy and skill displayed in fruit culture will be liberally rewarded.
L. E. MAXWELL, Committee.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
GENTLEMEN: Your committee, appointed to collect fruits for display at the State Fair from the southwest part of the countty, reports that he visited the orchard of Capt. Frank Lowry, of West Bolton. He has a large young orchard just coming into bearing, from which I selected the following apples: Milam, Missouri Pippin, and one unknown.
I visited several other orchards, but found nothing of note until I came to W. F. Dickenson, in East Bolton, who has the finest and best kept orchard I have seen in the countty. Here I obtained specimens that I feel confident cannot be excelled in tthe State of the following named apples: Northern Spy, Milam, Rambo, Missouri Pippin, Vandever, Jonathan, Roman Stem, Unknown, Dominic, Kentucky Red, Wagner, and Clyde Beauty; also some fine specimens of Heath=s Cling and Late Crawford peaches.
From the orchard of J. H. Watts, of Beaver, I obtained fine specimens of Dominic, Janet, Orttey, Wine Sap, and McAfee=s Nonsuch apples.
From Isaac Beach, of Beaver, who has an excellent old orrchard in full bearing, very fine samples of Maiden=s Blush, Rrome Beauty, Pennsylvania Red Streak, Missouri Pippin, Yellow Bellflower, Buckingham, Kansas Keeper, Dominic, and one unknown, apples, and one Duchess pear.
Many orchards are sadly neglected, and the owners of such are sure that fruit raising in Kansas is a failure; but care and attention will bring as good returns in fruit growing in Cowley County, as has so often been demonstrated, as in any other place on this green earth.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. MARSH.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
OUR CALIFORNIA LETTER.
CHICO BUTTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 6, 1882.
A sight of Mount Shasta in the distance satisfied us, after having tasted twenty miles of stage ride over rough, dangerous roads, mounted upon the very tops, which were reserved seats forr ladies, the inside of the coach being filled with Chinamen and express matter. A night passed upon the top of a stage coach, behind six spirited horses, even with a careful driver, was not to be thought of; besides, those who were supposed to know, told us there was nothing to see but the same mountains which had been our companions for days; hence, in consideration of fifteen cents a mile penalty, we decided to retrace our steps and seek the coast as soon as possible, to escape the extreme heat.
Only for this attempted trip, we might have returned to our home, reiterating the assertions of tongue and pen, which for years have been so busy in landing this land of gold and paradisal climate. This is the first place I have seen where it seemed feasible for white folks to live. The eastern and northern part of the State, although having been settled over thirty years, gives no evidence of thrift, taste, or refinement; and how can it when Asaloon@ is over every other door, and boys are waiting with a pack of cards in their hands, and a cigar in ttheir mouth, at a billiard table, for their fellows to join them. The thought of irrigating even a flower-bed, or a patch of grass in front of their houses, which look ready to fall down over their heads, has apparently never occurred to them.
We think Kansas is drouthy, but if you could see the only trees which can be made to grow here, viz., the locut and the native live oak, so covered with dust and parched with thirst, you would thank your stars that your lot had been cast in a pleasant place. I believe we have seen the worst part of California, and at the most unfavorable time of the year; but I am told that no rain falls for seven months.
One redeeming feature is the immensity of the wheat crop. All along the line of railroad thousands of sacks of wheat, each holding about two bushels (or as many hundred as may be, for they don=t talk about bushels here), are piled up ready for shipment. No fear of rain; and it is a curiosity indeed. General Bidwell, of this place, has a wheat ranch of 30,000 acres. Another has 17,000, and so on. Mr. Stanford has a 14,000 acre alfalfa ranch; another man has an old vineyard of 400 acres, a new one of 600 acres, and is going to plant 400 acres more this fall, making ttwice as large a vineyard as any in the world. This pretty place claims 7,000 inhabitants; has water-works, public spirit, and a wilderness of tall trees; and on Sunday morning last a fire burned the Chico Hotel, two dwellings, and Armory Hall to the ground.
Yesterdy I had the honor of being invited to dine at General Bidwells, and passed three hours most agreeably in general conversation with host and hostess. This morning, at eight o=clock, Mrs. Bidwell came to give me a drive around their grounds. It is impossible to give your readers any just conception of the vastness of his productions. His mansion is most magnificent, curtained around by stately trees, underneath which is an endless variety of shrubs and flowers. Within sight and hearing is a natural creek, along whose banks English walnuts, almonds, chestnuts, and native varieties grow luxuriantly. For miles we rode past apple, peach, plum, prune, fig, and pear orchards, besides all sorts of small fruit and varieties of grapes without end. The General is too conscientious to make wine, so he disposes of them fresh, for home consumption and shipping. He fattens cattle, hogs, and sheep, has a canning factory, owns a flouring mill and a church; in short, he has at one time and another, owned all Chico during his thirty-two years of residence. We were three hours constant driving, without going over the same road twice.
If all California people are as generous, unselfish, and hospitable as the General and his wife, my trip will be dotted with many a bright spot to refer to in years to come, when I sit alone in any quiet home, and weave memory and hope together. From here we go to Sacramento, and from there somewhere else. We float with the tide.
Respectfully, H. P. MANSFIELD.
[MRS. WAS NOT PRINTED IN FRONT OF NAME...???]
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
AD. FALL CAMPAIGN. First Shot at Young Men=s Suits.
We are opening up the handsomest line, by a large majority, of Young Men=s Dress Suits and Business suits yet seen, and several cases yet to hear from. In cut style and make up, we distance all competitors and fully 10 PERCENT LOWER than any yet offered. With many young men the question of clothes is an important one. They must dress as well as their neighbors, and like to dress even better, and to do so by a small investment is an absorbing consideration. The problem is solved by visiting our OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT, WHERE THE Latest Styles, Choicest Patterns, and the Newest Goods are Found made up in a manner to gratify the most fastidious. If you wish to do yourself justice, do not settle the clothing question or invest one single cent in this line until you see our
ELEGANT ATTRACTIONS.
Double and Single-Breasted Sack Suits.
Square Corner and Cut-a-way Suits in great variety.
Frock SuitsCshort and long skirt.
English Walking Suits.
London Cutt-a-ways.
Box Suits.
Prince Albert and Chesterfield.
In fact, everything in vogue and that will be worn for the season of 1882-3. Parents will remember when thinkng of AFitting Out the Boys for School,@ that we carry a complete line of School Suits, Hats and Boots, as well as everything else needed by the little fellows to keep them comfortable for the winter.
THE WHOLE LINE IS COMPLETE
and you are invited to inspect it. You will be waited upon by gentlemanly salesmen who will not force you to buy, but simply show you the goods, allowing you to be the judge. Hoping to see you soon, and with thanks for the very liberal patronage of the past year,
I remain, Yours truly,
J. S. MANN,
Outfitter for all Mankind.
Corner Main Street and Tenth Avenue.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
AD. M. HAHN & CO.,
Are receiving a very large stock of Fall and Winter Goods, and are too busy unpacking to get up an advertisement, but will tell the people next week what they have got and how they will sell it. Look out for their new advertisement!
BEE HIVE STORE.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
ATTEMPTED TRAIN ROBBERY.
Monday night of last week two men boarded, north of Vinita, Indian Territory, the Missouri Pacific train going north, and meeting Conductor Warner on the forward platform of the forward passenger car, presented revolvers and ordered him to hold up his hands, which he did. Rice, a route agent sitting just inside the car, fired at one of the robbers, and the other shot the conductor in the face, causing him to fall off the train. The man who shot the conductor was immediately riddled with bullets by Rice and others. The other robber was secured the conductor was picked up, and the train moved away. It was found that other robbers were to help in going through the train, but they seemed to conclude that discretion was better than valor. The conductor was badly wounded and hurt by his fall, but it is hoped that he will recover.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
A.T. & S. F. ROAD.
This road is the best conducted road that we know of anywhere. The Acannon ball@ train, though running from Kansas City to Denver, 900 miles in 26 hours, moves as smoothly and safely as any of the slower trains on other roads, and one has the sense of exhilaration and pleasure as he glides over the plains without a jar. It is indeed a luxury to slide down from Denver to Newton in 19-12 hours, during which you have plenty of time to eat at the well-spread tables of Fred Harvey=s eating houses, and to sleep in the finest palace sleeping cars. The train men are gentlemanly and accommodating and every attention is paid, and any required information given.
The Denver & Rio Grande railroad is the great Colorado institution and is the best conducted of all the narrow gauge roads. Happy is the Colorado traveler who takes passage on this road to Denver, to Durango, to Silverton, or to Leadville, It passes through and over the most stupendous and beautiful scenery in nature, and the tourist for pleasure or on business should not fail to avail himself of this road.
[ABOVE HAD TO BE WRITTEN BY D. A. MILLINGTON.]
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
COLORADO NOTES.
Last Saturday evening the editor returned from a ten days tramp in Colorado and will here make some notes of his observations during that time.
CROPS AND VEGETATION.
We observed that as we went west from Newton, the crops, vegetation, and grasses, so heavy and magnificent here, slowly dwindled in size as we approached the mountains, but that they were unusually good all the way. We should say that in Colorado there was twice as much grass, corn, and other vegetation as we had ever seen there before. The wheat crop was just harvested and some of it in the stack; the oats were nearly harvested; and corn was just in the stage of roasting ears. Altogether we never saw Colorado look so bright and lovely as now.
MINING.
There are not half as many men in the mining regions this year as in former years, but the output of the precious metal may be as great as any former year. Heretofore there have been large numbers in the mines prospecting, testing leads, stocking mines, and speculating; but these are nearly all gone, leaving a great many abandoned mines, buildings, mills, machinery, and even towns; but the paying mines are all being worked much better than ever before.
PUEBLO.
This city is growing rapidly and is fast becoming a business center. The smelting and reduction works are doing a large business and train loads of ores are being daily brought in for reduction. But the great industry of the place is the steel works. This is a very extensive manufctory of steel rails for railroads and employs 1,500 men. The buildings and machinery are on the most magnificent scale and it is one of the grandest sights imaginable to overlook in the evening some fifty fiery furnaces, hundreds of chunks of red and white hot steel passing backward and forward through the rolling mills and finally sent off in red steel rails. Dante=s Inferno could not have equaled such a sight. The iron ore is brought into the works by train loads as well as the coal which is coked at the works.
Warren Gillelan, formerly of Winfield, keeps the best hotel in Pueblo, the Victoria, not far from the Union Depot, South Pueblo. He and his estimable lady are in much better health than formerly and he appears to be making money.
Several persons, Aformerly of Winfield,@ accosted us in the streets and among them, young Charley Stevens. His father is at work in the steel works and with his family lives on the bluff south of town.
SILVER CLIFF.
This town was once a city of twelve to fifteen thousand, but now has no more than three or four thousand. The tramps, prospectors, and speculators are all gone and those left are industrious and in legitimate business. Frank Baldwin and his family live there and he is making money. He is deservedly respected and honored and his many friends here will be highly gratified that he is appreciated there. He is nominated by the Republicans of Custer County for the State legislature and will be elected without doubt. He is a hard worker and looks a little thin, but his health is far better than when here.
DENVER.
Denver is a great, a wonderful city. To a tenderfoot it is difficult to explain why Denver continues to grow so rapidly and increase in its business and he is ready to predict that it has reached its climax and will soon be on the decline; but such predictions have been made every year for the last fifteen years and no symptoms of decline yet. On the conttrary, it is growing more rapidly this year than ever before. Though it has an almost countless number of large, beautiful, and costly buildings, yet very many more are being built this year and there is demand for all of them.
THE EXPOSITION.
The grand display of the mineral, agricultural, and mechanical products of every state and territory west of the Mississippi was much the finest and most beautiful display we ever saw. The high merits of the display were largely enhanced by the beauty and taste of the arrangements, the Exposition building was large and magnificent, with plenty of room so that there was no crowd or jam; the weather ws cool and pleasant, and everything was delightful and enjoyable.
We met in Denver, the Hon. Geo. A. Crawford, late of Fort Scott and one of the noblest men of Kansas. He ws looking wonderfully rugged and healthy for him, and is now making money in the Gunnison country in Colorado. There are few men whose prosperity is more gratifying to us than that of Geo. A. Crawford.
We met J. W. Hamilton, the man who was to build our Parsons narrow gauge, who helped build the K. C., L. & S. K. Railroad, and who was later accused of stealing the Denver and Rio Grande road. He said he was engaged in mining.
[NOTE, KAY, J. W. HAMILTON.]
We met Miss Grace Scoville there also. She was the guest of one of her school girl friends, having lately arrived from her home in Durango. She expected to arrive in Winfield this week on a visit.
We met in the Exposition building, Mrs. Geo. W. Raymond of this place. She was looking well and expected to return home next week.
We had a pleasant visit with Mrs. Ruble and family, relations of our wife, finding them healthy, happy, and prosperous.
DANIELS & FISHER.
Among the great establishments in Denver, and in many respects the very greatest, is the mercantile house of Daniels & Fisher. The building, owned by W. B. Daniels, the senior partner, is 75 by 125 feet, and five stories, all fully occupied with dry goods and every variety of rich and beautiful dress goods, trimmings, laces, dresses, cloaks, carpets, house trimmings, and everything found in the greatest houses of the kind in the eastern cities. It is the most extensive house of the kind west of Chicago. Bullene Moores & Emorry of Kansas City may carry as many goods in bulk, but in richness and value the stock of Daniels & Fisher is ahead. The many families of millionaires and bonanza kings who live in Denver create a demand for rich and beautiful goods not inferior to New York itself and Daniels & Fisher are supplying this demand. The dresses, cloaks, and many other articles are made in the building and the house employs over 200 persons in the details of its business. We feel an interest in this house, for this same W. B. Daniels was our business partner in Leavenworth during the war. In 1865 when the prices of goods were tumbling, he concluded to move his stock to Denver and urged us to go with him and continue the partnership. We well knew that he was one of the most sagacious businessmen we ever saw, but we could not see the propriety of going to Denver; so we divided the stock of goods, Daniels took his to Denver; we kept ours at Leavenworth awhile and then moved to St. Louis. The result is that Daniels has sunk so low as to possess his millions, while we have risen to the rank and fortune of a Kansas editor. Daniels has been a clear headed, hard working man all his life, has attended personally to the details of his enormous business; and, thought but two years our junior in age, is now as vigorous and young as ever, and enjoys his business with all the enthusiasm of a school girl. He is indeed one of the most remarkable men of the whole country; civalric, generous, honorable, and affable; no other man in the wide world has our admiration, respect, and affection more fully than W. B. Daniels. May he live and preserve his present youthfulness a thousand years.
COLORADO SPRINGS.
This city has improved some in the last two years and the trees which beautify the streets are larger. The principal improvement of this year is one of the grandest hotels of the west. Here we found Mrs. J. Wade McDonald, who was living with her son on Cascade Avenue. We think she has now moved to Manitou and is boarding with a pleasant family. Mrs. McDonald is evidently improving in health and feels strong hopes that she will recover.
At Manitou we found Mrs. Manning. She looked a little as though she had done too much work (she was never satisfied unless she was at work), but she is much healthier than when she left. She has built a good cottage, convenient for two families, and keeps boarders. She is having a prosperous business and is somewhat reviving from the effect of the sorrows of the past. Her two little girls are bright and happy and she lives for them.
[QUESTION: IS MILLINGTON REFERRING TO THE SECOND MRS. MANNING?]
The weather in Colorado was cool and pleasant, in strong contrast to what it was here and in Topeka. We tried the top of Pike=s Peak and found it a little too cool up there.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
THE EGYPTIAN WAR.
The war in Egypt is ended, at least it is so supposed. Last week the British made an early march from camp one morning and nearly surrounded the Egyptian fortifications and army and made a furious attack before daylight. Arabi was taken by surprise and his army was routed and fortifications taken in less than twenty minutes. The British army of about 15,000 lost about 200 in killed and wounded. The Egyptian army lost in killed about 2,000, in prisoners about 3,000, and lost all their artillery, ammunition, and camp equipage and most of their arms. Arabi escaped temporarily and the remnants of his great army fled into the desert. Since then Arabi has been captured and his troops have been coming in and surrendering in squads and droves. The English have things about their own way and Gen. Wolsely [?THINK SPELLING WRONG?] is about as famous now as Wellington was after Waterloo.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
SKIPPING ALL THE COMMENTS ABOUT H. D. KELLOGG RUNNING FOR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 67TH DISTRICT AGAINST C. R. MITCHELL ON A THIRD PARTY TICKET...MILLINGTON WAS VERY NASTY RE KELLOGG. BELIEVE THIS WAS COVERED ... VERY SIMPLY ... IN FIRST BOOK.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Cowley at the Reunion.
EDS. COURIER: You have been very liberal in the use of the columns of your paper to the Old Veterans of Cowley Countty, and in their behalf we sincerely thank you while we ask the further indulgence, that we may tell the veterans and citizens who did not go, what we saw, and the part we took in the grandest reunion of veterans since the war.
On Monday, September 11th, we began to assemble in Winfield, and by Monday night over 200 old soldiers were on Main Street around a large camp fire, with drums and fife, singing and cheering as only soldiers can.
Adjourning to the Opera House we had music, dancing, songs, and speaking until near midnight, when we separated to meet at the A. T. & S. F. Depot at 5 o=clock a.m. The trip was pleasant until we reached Newton, when we were put on emigrant cars, and we can truly say we never had as disagreeable a ride on a railroad before. The cars were crowded, sultry, and dirty, and with the hot wind and blinding dust, will not soon be forgotten.
We arrived in Topeka about 4 o=clock p.m., Tuesday, reached camp Douthitt at 5 p.m., reported to our division commander, Gen. Millard, and by 6 o=clock the Cowley County Veterans had 30 large hospital tents pitched with plenty of straw for bedding. Soon rations were drawn, and after sunset, around our camp fires we drank our coffee and ate our meat, beans, and hard-tack as in days of yore. One of my old company who camped with his wife on the ground assigned to Cowley County vets, the beardless youth of 20 years ago, was bearded and gray headed now, and although we fought and marched together four years, his face was unknown, but his voice was the same and our greeting with eyes swimming in tears was such as never will be forgotten. You don=t know what it is to meet an old comrade, unless you have experienced it. Tuesday night we fought our battles o=er, told our jokes, and sang our songs, and all through the night rang out that old familiar inquiry, AOh! Joe, here=s your mule.@
Wednesday morning before the sun rose every old veteran was on the alert to find his old companion in arms. Around the headquarters of each state, the veterans thronged. How earnestly each face was scanned for some familiar feature. There are few better maskers than Old Time when you give him twenty years to get up his costume. I will tell you how we beat Old Time and found our friends. The soldiers of each state marched to the parade grounds, and forming a hollow square, called the number of each regiment. As the number of the regiment was called, the soldiers of that regiment would step inside, greet, and pass outside the square. Empty sleeves, wooden legs, maimed bodies, and scarred faces made our eyes swim in tears, but the joy of meeting those with whom we battled for four years will never be forgotten.
And now permit me to write of Cowley County. We were honored by being made the 1st veteran regiment, and while it took often 3 or 4 other counties to make a regiment, Cowley was a grand one of over 300 veterans by herself. The officers of the regiment, Lieut. Col. Vanorsdal, Maj. McDorman, and Capts. Magrady, McGuire, White, Weimer, Jackson, and Adjutant Wells, as well as the Lieutenants and Sergeants, added another honor to the laurels. They won battle fields by their conduct at the reunion. They performed their whole duty and did it well.
To the veterans of Cowley County I wan to say that I never saw heroes bear themselves more proudly. I did not see or hear of a rude action or an intoxicated veteran from Cowley County. The banner county for prohibition in Kansas, was the banner county for deportment at the reunion.
The 2nd Brigade of the 3rd Division, which I had the honor to command, was the largest brigade in the grand parade on Friday; and to my staff, Col. Billows and Col. Boyden,
A. A. G. of Butler, Col. T. N. King and Maj. Hilliard of Chautauqua, I want to express my thanks for their valuable services. To the drum corps of little boys from Wichita, we will say that they marched and played like veterans and the 2nd Brigade was proud of them.
The Com. of 38 at Topeka did a grand work and fulfilled every promise they made to the old vets. to the letter, and when Cowley County was called upon to contribute for the beautiful sword presented to Maj. Anderson, Chairman of the Committee, they responded liberally.
Now, Mr. Editor, we want you to put the next clause of this letter in capitals. It will be the battle cry of the old soldiers throughout Kansas.
THAT THE OLD VETERANS OF KANSAS WILL NEVER AGAIN BE A SIDE SHOW TO A FAIR OR ANY OTHER INSTITUTION.
We must and will hold our reunions as soldiers= reunions, managed and controlled by soldiers. We want it where there is shade and running water; we want it at a time of year when it will be cool and pleasant, and not interfere with sowing wheat and other farm work.
All this must be done and much more, and the army of 30,000 veterans at this reunion will be recruited to 50,000 or 60,000, if it is done.
I can=t tell of the grand speeches around our camp fires, and close my letter with a sentiment every old veteran will endorse: AI have no honor and never expect none in this world of which I can be as proud as that of battling for the old flag.@
T. H. SOWARD.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
SKIPPED LEGAL PUBLICATIONS AND CITY CLERK=S QUARTERLY STATMENT.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
AD. AGAIN THE DOGS OF WAR ARE LOOSE And while the Arabs of the East are murdering humans in cold blood, we will devote our talents to the more human business of simply SLAUGHTERING PRICES!
We do this knowingly and willfully because the people demand it, and the way we buy our goods justifies it. You can=t be disappointed in our stock of FALL AND WINTER GOODS. It=s immense! Every department full to overflowing, and so nicely selected that the most fastidious will be unable to find fault with the qualitty of the goods or the inducements we are offering. It will be to your detriment if you fail to see us. We are
LEADERS
IN DRESS GOODS, DRESS TRIMMINGS, SILKS, SATINS, VELVETS, LACES, EMBROIDERIES, AND HOSIERY, In fact, everything belonging to a first-class dry goods establishment. We certainly have a royal line of goods at
BED ROCK PRICES.
We are agents for Foster=s Kid Gloves and Mme. Demorest PatternsCthe only reliable pattern in use. Call and get a Fashion Book free.
A. E. BAIRD, NEW YORK STORE.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
PERSONALS.
Take in the County Fair.
Continual dry weather is killing the grass.
Winfield has one of the best high schools in the state.
You may now kill prairie chickens according to law.
Mrs. James McKeever and Miss Ella Reed, of Harper, have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Noble during the past week.
C. E. Metzger brings us the first large beet of the season. It weighs eight and a half pounds, and almost fills a peck measure.
The bountiful rain of Monday night was most acceptable. We needed it badly. Wheat seeding is now going forward rapidly.
TIMME THE TAILOR has effected arrangements by which his customers can make their selection from a $50,000 stock of piece goods.
Mrs. W. R. McDonald is enjoying a visit from her sister, Miss Minnie Ingram, of Cameron, West Virginia. She will spend several weeks in our city.
The teachers of the Northwest Association District will meet at Valley Center schoolhouse on Friday evening, October 6th. L. McKINLAY, Secretary.
Mr. Andrews, of Zenia, Ohio, has been spending a week with his friend, Rev. P. F. Jones. He is very favorably impressed with Kansas and Cowley County.
It is lamentable that Cowley don=t care whether her wonderful resources are known to the world or not. She might have easily carried off the honors at Topeka, but she didn=t try.
We were misled last week, and since our last issue we learn that Mr. Wilson of the city scales is under $500 bonds and also under oath for the faithful performance of his duty. Telegram.
Reno County carried off the first premium for agricultural display at the State Fair, and Sumner County the second. Cowley, whose products would have beaten them all, got ____?
_______?______!!?
Mr. T. A. Gilliland is the purchaser of the Barney Shriver farm near Dexter. The folks were in town Monday purchasing a wagon load of supplies. They will engage in the stock business.
A disturbance occurred Monday between Ansel Gridley, Jr., and Mr. Hodges, the Ninth Avenue grocer, over some rent, in which they came to blows, with no serious results except a bloody nose.
DIED. Mr. Maher, father of Dan Maher and for years a resident of this county, died Tuesday morning. Mr. Maher was a kind and considerate gentleman and leaves many friends, and a family which is an honor to his name.
The Fair opens today (Thursday) and continues over Saturday. The display will be well worth the attention of every citizen. The grounds are pleasant, shady, free from dust, and furnished with an abundance of pure water.
Now is the time for the farmers to get out their big ears of corn. P. H. Albright & Co., offer one cent a grain for the ear with the largest number of grains brought in by Nov. 1st. The COURIER has entered an ear grown by L. J. Darnell which carries 1,296 grains.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
[MORE PERSONALS.]
Mrs. Mansfield gives our readers a further description of her western rambles in another letter on first page. She is a very interesting writer, and from her letters one can get an excellent idea of that mountainous and romantic country. Her trip seems to be proving very enjoyable.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
MARRIED. Married, at the residence of Mr. George Stewart in Vernon Township, September 16, 1882, by Rev. J. H. Snyder, Henry O. Woolley and Miss Sarah B. Stewart. We thought Oscar seemed wonderfully elated, and this announcement explains it all. The COURIER wishes the young couple a happy, prosperous life.
[THEY DID HAVE WOOLLEY...COULD THIS BE WOOLEY OR WOOLSEY??]
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
During the week we have received several fine specimens of corn. Some large yellow dent from R. G. Joy of Dexter, ears over 13 inches in length, and very fine. Mr. J. D. Drummond also left with us some very fine specimens. Cowley County could have taken first premium at Topeka easily.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
A great many entries have been made for the Fair and it promises to be a success. A large number of stalls and pens have been erected, the grove trimmed up, new wells dug, and the race track put in good order. A large Floral Hall has been built, and a building for the exhibition of fruits and agricultural products is about up.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
A petition was circulated and numerously signed on Monday asking the city to appropriate $25 per month toward sustaining a public library, the subscribers agreeing to see that an equal amount was raised by private subscription. The library question is solved and it will hereafter be a permanent and valuable institution.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Hon. Matthew Grant Jones, of Kentucky, gave us a call last Monday, being introduced by Hon. T. H. Soward. He is the father of Masonry in Kentucky, and is probably as famous as any other man in Kentucky. He is making his first visit to this section and is highly pleased with it. He will canvass for the ALife of Longfellow,@ one of the best books written.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
A small one story house in the north part of town was struck by lightning Monday night and the whole end torn out of it. There were ten persons in the house at the time, and three or four children were sleeping near the door, which was torn off its hinges and dropped on them without injuryCto the children. The older folks were stunned, but no one was hurt. It was a miraculous escape.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
The lecture of Hon. Schuyler Colfax on AOur Martyred Presidents,@ at the Baptist Church last Wednesday evening was a highly interesting one, and was attended by a large number of our people. He handled his subject in a manner that elicited much favorable comment from the audience, though some complained of his poor enunciation. Incidents were recited of the life of Abraham Lincoln that would touch the heart of any American citizen. He compared the lives of Lincoln and Garfield very strikingly, and introduced many new illustrations of their sterling worth, purity of character, and executive abilities. Mr. Colfax held his audience spell-bound for an hour and thirty minutes. Those who failed to hear him missed a rare treat. Winfield=s male quartette (Messrs. Buckman, Blair, Snow, and Bowles) furnished some appropriate and beautiful music.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
The first schoolhouse built in Cowley County was at Arkansas City, District 2, in 1871. District 9, in Pleasant Valley Township, was the second district in the county to erect a schoolhouse. It is called AExcelsior,@ and was built in March, 1872. Dexter school, district 15, built in 1872; also district 8 and 42. In 1873 schoolhouses sprang up like jimpson weeds all over the county, and now we have one hundred and forty good, comfortable schoolhouses, well furnished and equipped with every appliance. Cowley=s free schools are her greatest glory, and jealously and carefully should their interests be guarded.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Henthorn & Bro., sold one of the best stock farms in Cowley County this week, J. C. McMullen ofWinfield being the purchaser. It is composed of an even section of land, and includes the Daggett farm of 160 acres on Timber Creek, and 480 acres of grazing land on the prairie adjoining on the north. Col. McMullen will enclose the three quarters of grazing land with a wire fence. He has 125 acres of choice, first bottom land, on which to raise his grain, which always yields large returns. The Col. Has one of the finest stock farms in this country, and got it at a bargain. Burden Enterprise.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
The privy vault at the Brettun House has completely ruined all the wells in the immediate vicinity. This is a matter that should be carefully looked after by our citizens. If the vaults are too deep or closer than seventy feet from a well, the water becomes impure. We are afraid the school boards have not carefully considered this matter in the location of the wells and out-houses on the school grounds. It would have been safer to have placed them on the side of the building away from the out-houses, although they are now over a hundred feet from the vaults.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
DIED. We are pained to chronicle the death of Mrs. Emma D. Fuller, wife of Neil O. Fuller, which occurred Friday, Sept. 15th. Mrs. Fuller was twenty-seven years old and a native of New York. She was married to Neil O. Fuller in 1874, and is the mother of two children. The remains were carried to Waterloo, Iowa, for interment. Mrs. Fuller was a kind, gentle, sympathetic companion, an active member of the Methodist Church, and an earnest worker in the Sunday school. She is mourned by many friends.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Mrs. Prudence Kinne, of Table Grove, Illinois, mother of E. P. Kinne, our Ex-Register of deeds, is visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. Ed. P. Greer, this week. She was one of the early pioneers in Illinois, knows something of frontier life, and is surprised at the rapid advancement of our country in comparison with the early days of Illinois. Railroads make a wonderful difference in the development of a new countryCand we had many of the Illinois folks to help us along.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
The COURIER Cornet Band met Monday evening for the first time under the new management. The remaining members of the old Winfield Band and all but two of the new band have consolidated, making a very strong band of thirteen pieces. Mr. Geo. H. Crippen was elected Musical Director; Geo. H. Buckman, President; Addison Brown, Secretary; and Chas. Dever, Treasurer.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Sheriff Shenneman captured another horse thief Monday. He was an old, inoffensive looking fellow, but Shenneman soon made up his mind that he had stolen the horse he was riding and arrested him on suspicion. Tuesday evening the sheriff of Labette County appeared on the scene and took him back. He had stolen the horse from that county.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Mr. O. O. Comstock, of Galesburg, Illinois, made us a pleasant call last Tuesday. He is in the Real Estate business and has a keen eye to the improvements and capabilities of a country. He was so pleased with the county and city that we shall not be surprised if he should return and make his permanent residence here.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Mr. M. L. Robinson has purchased a new phaeton, built a new iron fence around his residence, treated his family steed to a new set of harness, and shows reckless extravagance in the recent purchase of a new black necktie. We always supposed M. L. would try to live within his income.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Miss Grace Scoville arrived from Colorado last Monday and will remain several weeks as the guest of Miss Kate Millington. She will meet a host of old friends and acquiaintances, who will be delighted with her visit.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Messrs. McDonald & Walton have been receiving and opening their large stock of fall and winter goods this week. They have an excellent stock and are pleasant and accommodating gentlemen to deal with.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Judge J. Wade McDonald left for Colorado Tuesday. He has been called there to defend a murderer. The reputation of our attorney is far reaching.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Dentistry reduced to half price at Dr. Van Doren=s. Full set teeth, only $6.00. Full set best, rubber, $8.00.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Six stone masons and two stone cutters wanted immediately. Apply to Henry W. Brofft, Burden, Kansas.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
ESCAPED.
Glass, the Noted Desperado, Escapes from Sheriffs Shenneman and Thralls.
Last week as Sheriff Shenneman and Joe Thralls, Sheriff of Sumner County, were taking Dick Glass through the Territory, overland to the Cherokee Nation, he jumped from the wagon and escaped. It was their third night out, and just as they drove up to a ranch to put up, Glass sprang from the wagon and rushed for a thick patch of underbrush near the road. It was about nine o=clock and very dark. The prisoner was shackled hand and foot and, as the sheriffs thought, perfectly secure. He was sitting between them, and his actions were so quick that he was two rods away before they got their revolvers on him. They fired twice each, but failed to bring him down; and notthing more was heard of him. He left a part of the shackles in the wagon and an examination showed that he had filed them nearly in two between the jams before leaving the jail, and had, by rubbing his feet together, broken them apart. It was also found upon examination that Quarles and Van Meter, the two in jail here now, also had their shackels filed and the three were to have made a grand rush for liberty on the self-same night that Glass was taken away. Glass has accomplished a feat that few men would care to attempt. The chances were desperate, but the man was equal to the attempt, and escaped from two of the shrewdest and bravest officers in this or any other state. Sheriff Shenneman feels badly over losing the prisoner and the six hundred dollar reward which he was to get.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Wanted.
The editor of this paper desires to employ a good looking and accomplished young lady to entertain his family, consisting of only three or four persons, with music, reading, conversation, cooking, and general housework. She will be treated like an empress and paid liberally. If the duties are more than she desires to undertake, we are willing to omit any except the two last mentioned. It will be a position as honorable as that of a Duchess and probably as easy and pleasant. Now don=t all speak at once, but apply at the COURIER office as soon as you can.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
The Markets.
Wheat brings at best 71-1/2 cents. Many sales are being made today as low as 68 cents. In Kansas City No. 2 was quoted yesterday at 80-1/2. Corn went up today (Wednesday) to 40 cents. Potatoes are going up and are worth today 85 cents. Butter brings 25 cents and eggs 15. Oats bring 27-1/2 cents. [Gave wheat receipts for the past week by Weighmaster Wilson....have been skipping this...very hard to read.] Total shows 6,006 bushels. This is about 1,200 bushels less than the receipts for last week. Farmers seem little inclined to sell their wheat for less than 75 cents, at the lowest.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
A gentleman who has recently lost his wife wishes to find homes for his two little girls, aged 9 months and five years respectively. Any information desired will be furnished by
T. S. Green. Acron [?? Akron??] post office.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Slates, Ink, Pencils, at Goldsmith=s Book Store.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
OBITUARY.
[DIED. FRANK HANCHETT.]
A
In the midst of life, we are in death.@ This thought is only too sadly realized daily, by sorrowing ones as they gather around the death-bed of a loved one.It is thus, that I am pained to chronicle the departure to his long home, of one of our best citizens, Mr. Frank Hanchett. His being called away so unexpectedly, has cast a gloom over his many friends. He was loved for his many virtues; which shone forth in the daily walks of his life like a ray of sunlight, brightening and cheering all around him. He was a most excellent cittizen, a loving brother, a devoted husband, and an affectionate father. He leaves a wife and one son to grieve and mourn over his untimely end, who feel his loss deeply, and who sadly miss his daily acts of kindness, his gentle voice so often heard in loving words, and the pleasant smile ever ready to greet them. May the AFather of the widow and the orphan@ kindly shield them from the cruel blunts of an every day existence, and may the dear little one so early called upon to stand in the dreaded presence of the AFell Destroyer,@ and the sadly bereaved widow left so suddenly to grope with life=s vicissitudes alone, remember that,
There is no flock however watched and tended,
But one dead lamb is there!
There is no fireside how=soe=er defended,
But has one vacant chair.
A FRIEND.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Council Proceedings.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF WINFIELD, SEPTEMBER 18, 1882.
Council met in regular session, Mayor Troup, presiding. Present: Councilmen Gary, McMullen, and Wilson, City Attorney and Clerk.
The reading of the minutes of previous meeting was postponed until next meeting.
Petition of W. C. Robinson and 73 others, asking that the sum of $25 per month be appropriated for the support of a free Reading Room, was read and on motion was laid over until the next meeting.
The City Attorney stated that ordinances already in force provided for the appointment of an assistant Marshal at a salary of $1.25 per day. By consent the matter of the appointment of an assistant Marshal was referred to the Mayor with authority to make such appointment whenever in his judgment such an officer shall be needed.
Reports of Police Judge for August, and of City Treasurer for months ending July 15th, August 15th, and September 15th, and of City Clerk for quarter ending September 15th, 1882, were read and referred to Finance Committee.
Bill of Wm. Warren for street crossing and culverts, $14.60, was allowed and ordered paid.
On motion Council adjourned.
M. G. TROUP, Mayor.
Attest: DAVID C. BEACH, City Clerk.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
New Salem Proceedings.
EDS. COURIER: The day=s work is ended and nature seems calling us to rest. The sun obeys and silently sinks to repose, but in vain Morpheus, tries to weve his spell about us, we yield not to his embrace.
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All is action, all is motionIn this mighty world of ours.@
Salem is not listless and idle whatever her faults may be; but quite a number are seeking rest or recreation at present by running off from work a few days and seeing some of the sights at the State Fair and also strolling through the lively city, our capital. I know not how many have gone but Mrs. J. J. Johnson, Messrs. McMillen and Edward Christopher; while Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hoyland left their small family orphans, and are visiting friends in Valley Falls, Cherryvale, and Parsons, also attending the Fair and reunion, killing several birds with one stone. Olivia is happier in the old home nest, and if time seems long and the days are sad or dreary, no one knows it.
W. B. Hoyland had a little social party on Thursday evening. Swinging, singing, eating melons and apples, and sweetening up on candy was the main part of the programe. When most of the guests were assembled, there was quite a commotion by the unexpected arrival of Mr. S. A. Chapell. The harty hand shakes he received will be proof positive that he is a welcome Salemite.
Dr. Irwin has several fever patients at Floral. At last accounts they were mending.
Mrs. C. Miller has gone back to Indiana to her girlhood home. She intended to go before long but was called suddenly to see her father as he was dangerously ill. May her visit not be one of sorrow is the wish of her many friends.
Mrs. J. S. Baker has returned from her recent visit to Missouri.
Some of the farmers are putting in their wheat.
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The diamond stars are in the sky,The night wind breathes its plaintiff sigh;
Yet still I lingerCloth to write
The simple parting-wordCGood-night.@
Sept. 16, 1882. OLIVIA.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Winfield Post No. 85 G. A. R.
This post will meet in Winfield on Saturday afternoon Sept. 30th at 1 o=clock p.m. We want every old veteran in Cowley County to join a post. Come Saturday Sept. 30th and we will muster you into this Grand Army. All members of the post are ordered to be prompt.
By order T. H. SOWARD, Post Commander.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Horticultural Meeting.
SATURDAY, Sept. 16th, 1882.
In absence of secretary, S. H. Jennings was elected pro tem.
The first thing was a verbal report from R. I. Hogue from State Fair, which was very satisfactory and interesting.
The committee on fruits at State Fair reported a shortage in their funds amounting to $1.25, and direction given for secretary to give order on treasurer for same to Mr. R. I. Hogue.
Same committee that had charge of fruit at State Fair is to have charge of fruit at County Fair.
A fine branch of apples, AKing of Tompkins County,@ was displayed by R. F. Bailey, of Rock Township. Also by same a fine branch of Rambos. Also a nice collection of peaches by H. E. Silliman named Heath Seedling Cling, which usually reproduces same as planted; cause of this, the bloom usually fertilizes before the petals open.
Society adjourned to meet at the fruit table at County Fair on next Saturday at 1 o=clock p.m.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
From the Cambridge News.
P. H. Albright, of Winfield, was in town Friday and made the News a call.
Miss Ella Bosley is the name of the Cowley County novelist who is writing a serial for the COURIER under the title of AAmbition Crowned.@
Report says that the Torrance school is still without a teacher, and may be left vacant during the coming term, unless the school officers see quickly to their interest. According to Prof. Story=s report during the teachers= institute at Winfield, some of the schools of the county may be without teachers, unless there be an accession to the list already examined.
S. M. Fall has been harveting a crop of millet this week for the seed, which for abundance in growth, exceeds the tall stories heretofore told of Kansas productions. It required ten hands to bind after the machine, and he will probably realize $40 per acre from the seed. Mr. Fall believes there is more profit in raising millet than wheat.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
From Rev. Cairns in Europe.
LONDON, AUGUST 30TH, 1882.
DEAR COURIER: We left Stockton Tuesday, where the first railroad was operated between Stockton and Darlington. In 1825 the first locomotive motion engine ever built is to be seen at Darlington. It is a decidedly crude looking affair.
Lucifer matches were first invented here. You can get four good sized boxes for one penny (two cents).
We left London on the 22nd, and in a little over five hours reached here, a distance of 250 miles, through a very fine country. On every hand the reapers were busy gathering in the harvest. The reaping machines are far behind ours; they are more like what we used years ago.
But we observe all through Scotland and England a very great improvement in the circumstances of the laboring classes. They are much better paid, have better houses to live in, and are as a rule loyal to their Queen and government, including the Egyptian War, and with all the emigration the population is increasing.
The family is not unpopular here as it is with us. It is an honored institution, hence divorce is scarcely known and church and state feel their force, as the late B. Taylor observed that wherever Athe English government ruled, you would find good roads and orderly society.@
The city of London is a little world within itself, the population is 4-1/2 millions, and increasing quite rapidly. The facilities for visiting its various parts are very good, it is a perfect network of railroads, either over or under. In one part of the city you are above the houses, while in other parts, especially in the old city propery, you are underground. Street cars (or Trams, as they are called) with omnibuses and carriages of every kind and quality perambulate the streets by night and day. Money will take you anywhere or secure you anything that nature, art, or science can furnish, from the frigid to the torrid zone. All pay homage to the city of cities. We have visited her various places of public interest, and they are neither few nor small. In the two houses of parliament elegance, taste, beauty, and convenience are combined. The Throne sparkles with its golden surroundings, but the seats for their Lordships do not compare with those of our Senate chamber. They must sit on long benches, with their side to the presiding officer, without any opportunities of writing, etc.
Just opposite this magnificent building stands the far-famed Westminister Abbey, where since the 12th century, all the kings and queens of England have beewn crowned, and where repose the ashes of most of them, together with distinguished statesmen, warriors, historians, Poets, and Philosophers. This Abbey was first built in the sixth century, but was destroyed. The present edifice was built in 1502, during the reign of Henry the 7th. Its general measure-ment inside is, length from east to west, 375 feet; breadth from north to south, 200 feet; depth of Nave and aisles, 75 feet; height from pavement to inner roof, 101 feet; height to roof of the lantom, 140 feet. Much might be written about this great old Abbey, but it must be seen to be appreciated. We must reserve to other letters our visit to St. Pauls, The Tower, Hampton Court, Crystal Palace, and other places of interest. J. C.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
MR. EDITOR: Some fellow whose name Alooks like me@ keeps publishing tht he won=t pay his wife=s debts. Please say that my wife and I have no trouble except on wash days and when we count the babies and likelihoods. Friends are making inquiry about this Willis M. Lee matter. WILLIAM A. LEE.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
For Sale: 125 thorough-bred merino bucks. Selections from this flock were made last year by some of the very best sheep men in the county, the result perfectly satisfactory to them. Parties wishing this class of stock will be referred to them for reference.
Inquire of F. H. Conkright, 3 miles southeast of Winfield, or to the Winfield Bank.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
Hudson Bros., are now in their new brick building. They have the largest and best selected stock of watches, clocks, silverware, and jewelry in Southern Kansas, and are selling at bed-rock prices. Don=t fil to call on them for anything wanted in this line.
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1882.
For Sale: 1,000 first class graded Merino sheep, and 100 pure bred Merino ramsCmostly registered in the Vermont Sheep Breeders= Association. Also four thoroughbred young Jersey bulls, from as good milking stock as there is in the United States.
EZRA MEECH.
Four miles east of Winfield.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
SENATOR HACKNEY RESIGNED.
The Republicans of this county and Senatorial district will receive the announcement that W. P. Hackney has resigned the office of State Senator with regret, if not with indignation, and it is due them to state the causes which has led to this step. When he became a candidate two years ago, and when he was elected, he was the law partner of Hon. J. Wade McDonald, and the firm was doig a large and highly remunerative business. When one of the partners was absent, the other attended fully to the business, and the firm had money and was in easy and opulent circumstances. Either of the partners could well afford to spend some time and money in politics, and Mr. Hackney could well afford to serve his county in the Senate, though it was at a considerable pecuniary and business sacrifice. He was ambitious of the distinction which his talents would bring him in the Senate, and could well afford to be a candidate. He made a splendid canvass, and was elected by a majority which under the circumstances was highly flattering. He was elected on the issues of two years ago with a special view to his services in the legislature of 1881. In that session he nobly redeemed every pledge he had made to his constituents, and the record he made is one of the most brilliant of that able Senate. No Senator did more for his district and state.
Like many others, during the mining craze in the Western mountains of the last two years, he invested large sums of money in Colorado mines, and now he finds that these sums of money have gone Awhere the woodbine twineth,@ along with similar sums invested by a thousand other ambitious men. These losses, together with the heavy expenses attending his sojourn in Colorado on account of the health of his wife, and on account of his two canvasses of 1880 and 1882, have so absorbed his means that he finds himself in debt, with no means to extricate himself except by the sale of property which he needs and ought to keep, or by his earnings in his law practice. He deems it his first duty to pay his debts and to secure his family from want in case of accident or his death.
The dissolution of the law firm of Hackney & McDonald leaves him alone, and makes it necessary that he should attend strictly to his law business all the time, without interruption, in order to secure and retain the business that would surely come to him if his clients were to depend upon him to attend to the law to the exclusion of politics and legislation. There is no way in which he could take clients and do justice to them and yet be abent in the legislature the two most important months of the year. He could not possibly train an assistant so that he would fill the bill in the three or four months preceding the legislative session, and if he could, his clients would not be satisfied without his able personal services and attention in every stage of their cases. Much as he regrets to quit the field of his fame, imperative duty to his creditors and family demand that he should resign his seat in the Senate and attend strictly to his law business. Two years ago he could well afford to be a Senator. Now he feels that he cannot, and he has the courage and nerve to resign the temptting allurement and go sturdily to work in the true way to repair his fortunes.
The announcement of his determination to resign struck us like a bomb shell, and we felt determined it should not be, but when he explained the whole thing to us, we could not help but honor and admire him for his course.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
HACKNEY WILL STICK!
[LATEST.]
We stop the press to announce to our readers that Senator Hackney will withdraw his resignation and serve his term out. The Governor refused to accept his resignation and urged him by all the motives of patriotism to Astand by the old ship,@ every Republican he has met has urged him to withdraw his resignation in such warm, almost indignant terms, as to show that it was felt to be a great worn to his party and county if he resigned. Some in the liquor interest began to crow and insinuate that he was afraid of them. The urgency was so great that he concluded to stick to it at whatever costs, and will redouble his exertions to save his business, do justice to his clients, and do his duty in the Senate. He will do it, too.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
A SUCCESS. The Bismarck fair was a financial success, the receipts being sufficient to pay all premiums and expenses.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
STATE NEWS.
The Topeka State Fair officers sold 100,000 tickets of admission, issued 4,000 complimentaries, and admitted 24,000 veterans free, paid all expenses and premiums, and have over $5,000 left to apply on improvements.
The A. T. & S. F. took out from Topeka between 1 and 5 a.m., last Saturday, 110 passenger coaches filled to overflowing 10,000 people. No accident occurred to any of the enormous number of passengers it transported during the state fair week.
The Presbyterian synod of Kansas will hold its next session in the city of Ottawa, beginning Thursday, October 5th, and continuing over Sunday. During that time there will be a large attendance of ministers from this state and the Indian Territory, and many distinguished men from the east.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Judge Torrance spent Sunday at home.
Silk Plush in all shades at M. Hahn & Co.=s.
It looks very much as if it would be ASenator Michell.@
Notice the ad. Of Mrs. M. E. Moir, dealer in hair goods.
That Hunter=s Green cashimere at M. Hahn & Co.=s is a beauty.
The County Commissioners meet next Monday in regular session.
W. W. Limbocker sold five young hogs in Winfield Tuesday for $117.
Our new county treasurer, Mr. Stone, takes possession of his office Oct. 9th.
The skating rink still continues to be the headquarters for fun loving folks.
A full line of lined Laffette silk gloves of a new design at M. Hahn & Co.=s.
Ed. P. Greer was drawn on the grand jury for the United States court to be held in Leavenworth.
About five hundred over-coats for men, boys, and children opened this week at the Bee Hive.
Last week the S. F. R. R. delivered to the Bee Hive Store the largest stock of clothing ever brought to Winfield.
Fred Williams= thorough-bred short horn bull attracted universal attention at the fair. He was a magnificent animal.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
[MORE PERSONALS.]
DIED. We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. W. B. Norman, which occurred at her home in Maple Township last week.
DIED/BIRTH. John Nichols lost one of his children last Monday by malarial fever. ON the same day his wife gave birth to a fine boy.
The Presbyterian pulpit was filled Sunday morning by Dr. C. H. Ramond of Indianapolis. He delivered a very able sermon.
J. W. Moore of Otto, in this county is one of the men who saw the comet before or at sunrise Monday morning of last week.
TIMME THE TAILOR has effected arrangements by which his customers can make their selection from a $50,000 stock of piece goods.
Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Bryan went up to Emporia Wednesday to visit for a week and attend the State Missionary Meeting of the Christian Church.
We received a pleasant call Saturday from Mr. Theodore Wright, one of Pleasant Valley=s most substantial young men and energetic farmers.
W. P. Hackney has purchased the lot next to Judge McDonald=s, and on Tuesday pulled down the old blacksmith ship preparatory to erecting an office.
C. M. Scott=s sheep ranch in Bolton Township was set on fire last week by a boy sixteen years old, who afterwards confessed it. Damage to the extent of $300 was done.
W. W. Painter of Vernon Township has been bringing in some fine looking, large sweet potatoes for sale. We hooked one off his load yesterday which weighed three pounds.
J. L. Hodges, the 9th Avenue grocer, recently purchased the R. H. True prroperty on East 9th Avenue. Mrs. True will soon join her husband in Florida, their future home.
Col. J. C. McMullen accompanied his mother to Kansas City Monday, where she will visit with her daughter, Mrs. E. P. Kinne. The Colonel will take in the fair during his stay.
We received a welcome line from our friend, Ed. M. Osborn, who is back again at his labors in the Custom House, New York. Ed. Will likely spend next summer with us.
For Sale by J. A. Earnest, one House and Lot and one Parlor and Bedroom set of Furniture. Inquire at one door north of Myton=s Hardware Store J. A. EARNEST.
The AStates Attorney Comedy Company,@ John Dillon=s famous troupe, appear here Oct. 5thCnext Thursday evening. This is the opening entertainment of the season, and it is a first class one.
Mr. Isaac Wood, of Vernon Township, exhibited the finest lot of hogs at the fair. He has been breeding fine hogs for several years, and now has a herd of sixty-five which he has imported from different states.
T. A. Blanchard, Secretary of the Fair Association, was taken quite ill Sunday with billious fever, and his duties in settling up the premiums and awards of the fair have devolved upon the secretary pro tem, Ed. P. Greer.
Mr. S. H. Wilson from Kansas City, of the House of Clark & Maldanner, has located his family in Winfield, which will be his headquarters hereafter. He is an old acquaintance of Mr. N. A. Haight, our County Surveyor.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
[MORE PERSONALS.]
Mr. J. W. Snyder of Peoria County, Illinois, father of Rev. J. H. Snyder, came in Saturday evening and will visit among friends here for several weeks. Mr. Snyder is as hale and hearty as his son, and enjoys our Kansas breezes immensely.
Hinson Evans wishes his paper sent to Mulvane. Where has Hinson Evans been getting his paper? It would take us many hours of careful searching to look through the two hundred and forty post offices on our list to find where he has been getting mail.
Mrs. J. J. Johnson took the first premium on bread and butter at the fair last week. This only convinces us more strongly than ever that Mr. Johnson makes a mistake in running for the legislature. If we were in his boots, we wouldn=t run for anything but meals.
One George Broughton writes: APlease stop my paper as I don=t want it any longer.@ We will cheerfully heed George=s request if he will furnish us with the name of his post office, and pay up his arrearages, if any. We don=t know where to find him without his P. O. Address.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
A happy crowd of very little folks met as per invitation at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Buckman Wednesday afternoon, to celebrate the third birthday of little Miss Stella Buckman. It was one of the few real jolly parties that have been held this season. The ceremony of introduction was dispensed with and each one present seemed imbued with unusual conversational power. In the matter of real, solid enjoyment, it was the model party of the age. Little Miss Stella was the recipient of many beautiful presents from her youthful friends. Those present were Misses Flora Moorehouse, Maud Miller, Mamie Pryor, Margie Pryor, Gracie Garey, Edna Glass, Inez Crippen, Blanche Troup, Nellie Harden, June and Bessie Schofield, and Mattie Marshall. Our future statesmen were represented by Masters Willie Nixon, Edgar Powers, Johnnie Crippen, Willie Troup, Ralph Brown, Eddie Greer, Harvey Harden, Baron Bahntge, Roy Robinson, Robbie Platter, and Royal Carver. As this was the first event in the social life of the little ones, it will be remembered with much pleasure.
[NOTE: RALPH BROWN.]
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
The Winfield Dramatic Club was organized at the Telegram office last Wednesday evening, D. L. Kretsinger, President; Will Robinson, Vice-president; Charlie Bahntge, Secretary; Richard M. Bowles, Stage Manager; and Will Wilson, Treasurer. The membership was limited to twenty and all admissions must be by unanimous vote. The charter members are A. T. Spotswood, W. C. Robinson, D. L. Kretsinger, W. J. Wilson, Sam E. Davis, L. D. Zenor, R. M. Bowles, C. F. Bahntge, L. H. Webb, Henry Goldsmith, E. E. Thorpe, and Ed. P. Greer.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
We received a call from Mr. C. E. Lobdell, a bright young attorney of El Dorado, last Monday. Mr. Lobdell and the writer came to Kansas at a very early period in their career, and were so well pleased with it that they concluded to stay. They were born in the ATerritory of Kansas,@ and are rather proud of the fact. If there are any other natives of the ATerritory of Kansas@ around in this vicinity, we would like to hear from them. Let=s have an AAssociation.@
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
The Burden depot burned last Thursday morning at three o=clock, destroying it completely, together with four cars of corn belonging to Allen Johnson. There was no fire in or about the depot, and it was evidently the work of an incendiary. Allen Johnson had his cars billed and turned them over to the company, so it is probable te loss will not fall on him. The Burden people will suffer much unless the depot is rebuilt immediately.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS, SEPTEMBER 23, 1882.
EDS. COURIER: Robert Poisal, a half breed Arrapahoe Indian, was shot and killed by an Indian as he was returning from Pottawatomie County to Cheyenne Agency, on the 18th. Poisal was a well known, honorable stock man, and our cattle men offer $200 reward for the arrest of the murderer. C. M. [HAS TO BE C. M. SCOTT.]
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Rev. Platter of Winfield was up on Monday and Tuesday. Mr. Platter is an earnest worker in his chosen calling, and outside of that he is a public spirited and useful citizen. He uses his ample means in furthering all good enterprises. He takes an active interest in all business enterprises. His investments in this city identify him with us. Wichita Beacon.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Mr. Geo. L. Page, of Salina, is now in our city. It is his purpose to canvass this city and county for Johnson=s Cyclopaedia. We have ordered a set for this office, and would advise all professional men, those having families to educate, and all wanting a good library for reference, to examine the work. It is undoubtedly the best general cyclopaedia published.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Editor of Courier.
DEAR SIR: Will you pllease correct the mistake made in the last issue of your paper? I am still a candidate for the office of Supt. Of Pub. Inst. Very respectfully,
Winfield, Kansas, Sept. 22, 1882. NELLIE M. ALDRICH.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Mr. D. Elliott of Dexter returned from Colorado with his family last Thursday, where he had been spending five months. His family return rugged and healthy and he is very much improved, but is still rather feeble. He will remain in Winfield a few weeks and perhaps all winter. He was scarcely able to move last spring.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. O. P. Ergenbright, correspondent of the Kansas City Journal, who spent a day here during our fair. He is a very clever and agreeable gentleman and one of the best correspondents on the road. The Journal always is fortunate in the selection of its correspondents.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Capt. T. B. Myers returned from Colorado while we were absent, and we did not find it out for a week. He looks as rugged and healthy as a Ute and says he had a grand time climbing mountains and smashing around generally, but has enough of Colorado until next year.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
J. W. Bair of Floral brings in specimens of his syrup and sugar made from amber cane raised by him this year, which are very fine. He raised eight acres and will have a thousand gallons of syrup weighing eleven pounds to the gallon and selling readily at forty cents per gallon.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
MARRIED. T. J. Rude surprised his many friends Sunday evening by appearing at the Christian Church with Miss Mary Gentry, and they were then and there united in marriage. T. J. and his bride have both engaged the Burden school, and will double team on the young folks. We congratulate them.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Messrs. M. L. Robinson and John W. Curns started yesterday on an excursion to Chihuahua, Mexico, and will visit various points in New Mexico and Colorado. Mr. Curns will write to the COURIER any items of interest he may pick up.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Irving Mansfield received this week from his mother, Mrs. H. P. Mansfield, who is visiting in California, a box of choice California figs. The writer sampled them and pronounces them the finest of this season.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
The Fair Association will pay their premiums in full, and as soon as the Secretary can complete the lists, each premium holder will be paid as on call.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Mrs. H. A. Hough left for Carthage, Missouri, Monday, where she will visit friends for several weeks.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Sarah Bernhardt gloves in undressed kids and castor at M. Hahn & Co.=s Bee Hive.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
THE FAIR.
A Complete Summary of the Premium Articles and Their Exhibitors.
A Magnificent Display.
The weather during the fair was most favorable and added much to the pleasures of the visitors. The attendance was not as large as was expected.
The first day, Thursday, was devoted to entries and but little else was done. This left but two days in which to exhibit. Had the time been set two, or even one day earlier, it would have been much better. The exhibit in every department was good. In the department for horses, mules, etc., AClass A,@ there were one hundred and fifteen entries and thirty premiums awarded as follows.
Best filley under two years, E. O. Burden 1st; O. P. Pratt, 2nd.
Best Gelding, A. T. Spotswood, 1st.
Best Stallion 4 years and over, D. P. Hurst 1st; Sol Burkhalter 2nd.
Best Stallion Colt, heavy draft, B. W. Sitters, 1st.
Best mule, 1 yr. and under 3. D. A. Byers carried off both 1st and 2nd premiums.
Best Filley, heavy draft, 1st, D. S. Sherrard.
Best Filley under 3, sweepstakes, D. S. Sherrard took both 1st and 2nd premiums with two entries. Mr. Sherrard also took a premium on his brood mare.
Mr. F. A. A. Williams carried off 2nd premium on filley and on heavy draft mare. Mr. F. Childers took sweepstakes premium on his 6 year old mare, and Isaac Wood on best pair of draft mules.
J. J. Tribbey, of Little Dutch, took 1st premium on heavy draft stallion and 2nd on stallion colt for all work.
R. B. Noble of Dexter took 2nd on his heavy draft stallion, and B. F. Childers 2nd on carriage horses.
W. D. Crawford took four 1st premiums with two entries, one class and sweepstake on his heavy draft mare, and a class and sweepstakes on one year old filley. J. D. Reda two 2nds on best colt. A. D. Crowell took 1st and sweepstakes on his carriage team. Mr. Jackson took 2nd on draft mules and S. W. Chase 2nd on carriage mules. Jas. Fahey took 2nd on his three year old stallion, and Mr. Fuller 1st. D. P. Hurst took another 1st premium on his stallion colt.
ACLASS B@CCATTLE.
This class was well represented, there being forty-one entries, all a good grade of stock. The exhibit shows a decided advance in the quality and grade of our stock.
Messrs. Taylor and Platter exhibited some very fine stock and captured the sweepstake premium for best cow of any age. S. T. Shepherd took 1st on his 4 year old bull. N. J. Thompson of Burden carried off four 1st and two 2nd premiums, making six premiums in all on his herd of nine. R. B. Waite took 2nd on his three year old bull, and Mr. A. Hurst carried off five premiums on his herd of thoroughbreds: 1st for best bull, best bull calf, and best herd of Kansas raised cattle; also 2nd on heifer calf and cow.
ACLASS C@CSHEEP.
There were sixteen entries annd the grades were excellent. J. A. Hood, of Seeley, took 1st on best three ewes, 1st on best fine sheep with sire, and 2nd on best three ewe lambs.
W. E. Seaman, of Red Bud, took three first premiums for best ram one year and over, best three ewe lambs, and best ram under one year.
Geo. H. Stalter, of Rock, carried off four premiums: 1st on ram lamb, pen of ewes and pen of ewe lambs, and 2nd on ram of any age.
S. Lowe took first premium on best pen of ewes, any age or breed.
ACLASS D@CSWINE.
In this class the exhibit was very fine and the stock shown fully up to the average at the state fair. There were thirty-eight entries, and fifteen premiums awarded as follows.
To Mr. E. R. Morse, of Maple Township, 1st premium on best lot of pigs under 6 months old, 1st premium on best lot of shoats under one year old, sweepstakes on best lot of pigs with dam, and 2nd premium on best boar under one year old.
Mr. F. W. McClellan received 1st premium on best boar over one year old. His animal was not entered for sweepstakes.
Mr. Isaac Wood, of Vernon, exhibited a fine lot of hogs and carried off seven premiums; 1st for best board under one year old, 1st for best sow over one year old, 1st for best sow under one year old, 1st for best boar, 1st for best sow, 2nd for best boar over one year old, and 2nd for best sow under one year old. He also took the sweepstakes premium for best herd of thoroughbred hogs.
Messrs. Kellogg & Co., exhibited a nice lot of pigs and carried off two premiumsC2nd on sow over one year old and 2nd on lot of pigs with dam.
ACLASS E@CFOWLS.
There were fourteen entries in this class, and some very fine specimens were exhibited. Wm. Gryan took 1st premium on his game Bantams. Dr. C. C. Green took 2nd on his brown Leghorns. Mrs. Olds took 1st premium on her trio of Black Spanish and 2nd on Silver lace bantams. Mrs. Trezord [?Trezise???] took 1st on her white Leghorn; Mrs. Asp 1st on best trio of partridge Cochins; Prestin Dorin 1st on golden pheasants; Ed. Thomas 1st on bantam chicks; and A. R. Gillette, 2nd on trio of partridge Cochins.
ACLASS F@CFARM IMPLEMENTS.
There were only four entries in this class. The committee recommended for premiums the Casady sulky plow and Union Grain Drill exhibited by S. H. Myton, and the steel harrow, exhibited by J. Croco.
ACLASS G@CMECHANIC ARTS.
This class was the most closely contested on the grounds. The competition in churns, sewing machines, washing machines, and such like is always lively. J. E. Mitchell carried over the first honors for best washing machine, and T. A. Miller the second. The 1st premium for best churn was awarded to Brotherton & Silver, and the 2nd to Geo. Bull and John D. Pryor. The high honors on sewing machines were easily won by D. F. Best with his ASilent No. 8.@ Fitch & Barron, of Arkansas City, got the second prize. For the best twelve brooms C. E. Smith got 1st and J. A. Grop 2nd premium. The display of buggies by Albro & Co., of the Winfield Carriage Works, and the Columbus Buggy Co. of Ohio, was very fine and resulted in a complete victory for the home institution, Messrs. Albro & Co., taking 1st premium for best top buggy and best display of buggies.
ACLASS H@CFARM PRODUCTS.
This class was full and overflowing and the most magnificent display we have ever seen. If the products exhibited there last week had been taken to Topeka and Bismarck, Cowley would surely have carried off the prize. There were one hundred and sixteen entries.
Jas. Kenzie took 1st premium on best sorghum and 1st on best peck of white beans.
J. A. Venable also got a diploma on his sorghum.
S. Mullen took 1st on best sample of Early Irish potatotes and 2nd on best sample Late Irish potatoes.
Wm. Moore got the prize for best yellow corn and Wm. Sanborn for best onions. D. J. Bright took 2nd on sweet potatoes.
L. J. Darnell exhibited some magnificent specimens of white corn and carried off two premiums over all competitors.
Isaac Wood exhibited a new variety of corn (Improved prolific bread) on which he was awarded the red ribbon.
Brotherton & Silver had a very fine display of seeds and produce, entering some thirty or forty varieties. They carried off twelve premiums, as follows: On Red wheat, rye, oats, timothy seed, blue grass, early potatoes, big pumpkins, and white wheat.
J. R. Sumpter took second prize on yellow corn and corn on stalk. J. H. Curfman took second on Timothy seed and Irish potatoes. J. J. Johnson took the 1st premium for best butter and a diploma for best dried corn. J. W. Douglass took 1st on onions.
ACLASS I@CHORTICULTURE.
This class was verry fine and showed the advantages of our county to the satisfaction and surprise of all. There were thirty-eight entries in all, and each and every specimen was very fine.
The first premiums were awarded to A. Dawson for fall pippens; W. C. Hayden for beets, greatest display of vegetables, and best head of cabbage; John Kenzie for best display of pippins; Cowley County Horticultural Society for best display of apples and best four fall varieties of apples; Hogue & Mentch for best general display of Nursery stock, best display Nursery grown trees, and best display of evergreens. S. E. Maxwell second best display of ornamental trees, second best display of Nursery grown evergreens, and second for best display of Nursery stock. D. J. Bright for cucumbers, sun flowers, and 2nd for water melons. Geo. Van Way, 2nd for table corn. John Mentch for Wine Sap and Ben Davis apples. Brotherton & Silver for water melons and musk melons. A. R. Gillett for tomatoes and table corn. The Horticultural Society also took second on best collection of winter apples and best peck of Wine Sap apples. Mr. Maxwell took 2nd on best display Nursery grown fruit trees.
ACLASS K@CFLORAL.
There were ten entries in this department, all very beautiful. The premiums for most beautiful display of plants was awarded to Mrs. Olds. Mrs. J. A. Maus took 1st and 2nd premium of two beautiful hanging baskets.
ACLASS L@CFINE ARTS.
This department was not extensive, but the display was excellent. Mr. F. M. Friend had a fine array of musical instruments on which he took two premiums, one on the Estey organ. D. Rodocker=s display of photography was very fine and carried off all the honors. F. M. Pratt, of Douglass, exhibited a splendid collection of stuffed birds and secured two premiums. W. B. Caton=s display of tombstones was very fine.
ACLASS M@CTEXTILE FABRICS.
This department was magnificent, and both in quantity and quality, and was an honor to the county and the ladies, whose skill with the needle was so well attested by the many beautiful articles, wrought in all conceivable shapes and styles.
The judges had a difficult job to perform, but they did it as well as could be expected, many of the tags being lost and misplaced.
Miss Bertha Wallis took the honors on the best specimen of embroidery; Mrs. R. B. Waite on worsted log cabin quilt; H. B. Esinger on plain sewing; Mrs. E. F. Nelson for the most beautiful article; Minnie Fahey for pin cushion cover; Ida Trezise on crochet Fascinator; Mrs. E. E. Thorpe, tatting; Mrs. Geo. C. Robinson, lace item, stitch and application work; Mrs. A. T. Spotswood, dress, two patch silk quilts and cotton patch quilt; Mrs. Waite, fancy work; Mrs. J. O. Taylor, floss embroidery; Mrs. Olds, wax work; Mrs. Trezise, fancy knitting; Miss Bee Carruthers, bead cushion.
Second premiums were awarded to Amy Chapin on log cabin quilt; Mrs. John A. Maus for crochet tidy; Mamie Fahey for embroidery on canvas; Mrs. J. D. Pryor for patch quilt; Mrs. Olds for dress; Mrs. Trezise for cotton quilt.
A large number of very fine articles were on exhibition which were not entered on the secretary=s books and consequently did not come under the jurisdiction of the committee. Among these were some very fine specimens of needle work by Mrs. Albro, and a beautiful silk patch quilt, elegantly embroidered by Mrs. Houston.
ACLASS P@CBOYS AND GIRLS.
This department ws tolerably well represented, there being thirteen entries. All the articles were meritorious, but as premiums could only be awarded when there were competing articles, only four were given.
Harry Caton took 1st for best hand sled; and J. F. Taylor took 1st and 2nd for ornamental work. J. S. Taylor took 1st for best specimen of mechanics.
ACLASS S@CBREAD, CAKES, ETC.
There were seventy-three entries in this class, all very fine. Mrs. Geo. Van Way took the red ribbon on brown bread, fruit cake, ginger cake, 2nd premium on gold cake, and 1st premium on piccalilli, Mrs. J. A. Maus took 1st premium on grape jelly, and Cora Andrews 2nd premium on brown bread. Mrs. Andrews took 1st premium on peach butter and grape marmalade.
Miss Curfman carried off the premium for loaf of bread by a girl.
Mrs. Green took 1st premium on apple jelly, tomato ketchup, and Siberian crab preserves.
Minnie Thomas took first premium for best salt rising bread.
Mrs. T. R. Bryan got the 1st ribbon for best preserved peaches, can peaches, and Siberian crab jellies.
Mrs. J. J. Johnson carried off the 1st premium on yeast bread. Mamie Fahey took second premium on bread, and first premium on sponge cake and plum jelly.
Mrs. Trezise captured the 1st premium on pickeled peaches, 1st premium and sweep-stakes on can fruit and 2nd on loaf of bread. Miss E. Trezise took 2nd premium on fruit cake. Mrs. Trezise also took 2nd premium on sponge cake and 1st on pickled tomatoes.
LADY RIDERS.
There were four entries in this class, but owing to a misunderstanding only two of the ladies appeared. Miss Foster rode bareback and held her seat nicely. Florence Drummond made a most graceful appearance and rode superbly. The first premium was awarded to Miss Foster, and the second to Florence Drummond.
THE BABY SHOW.
This was the biggest feature of the fair and was really enjoyed by the spectators. There were four entries for the Association purseCAlice Ethel Wright, Lula Wood, J. H. Daugherty, and Mable Kinzie. The babies were ranged along in a row and the three able-bodied judges, in the persons of Col. Loomis, Ben Cox, and O. M. Seward, appeared on the ground. After carefully hefting the babies, tickling them under the chin, and other amusing and interesting performances, the judges withdrew and after much vehement discussion awarded the premium to J. H. Daugherty, son of B. B. Daugherty. As the contesting babies filed off the floor, one of them was heard to remark that it didn=t want any more bald-headed men for judges.
The next thing in order was a free for all baby show on a $2.50 purse. There were eleven entries, and a lot of prettier, brighter babies were never gathered together. The judges realized this, and it was with great difficulty that they were enabled to make a decision. The babies competing for the prize were: Maud Lahr, Edward E. Thorpe, Ethel Wright, J. H. Daugherty, Lula Woods, Morris Brown, Belle Crawford, Mable Kinzie, Mamie Murphey, Eddie Weitzel, Gracie Crabtree. It was a trying hour for Messrs. Loomis, Cox, and Seward, and as they went from one baby to another, and the full measure of the task in hand dawned upon them, the perspiration stood out on their massive foreheads as prominent as points in a democratic platform. They finally awarded the prize to Edward E. Thorpe. The judges disappeared immediately after the decision was rendered.
The Association had many disadvantages to work under. Starting without a cent, they had to run everything on the most economical basis, and make all the improvements temporary. The result has been in a measure satisfactory.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
The Markets.
The markets today (Wednesday) on wheat are running at 68 cents for best, on corn at 35, and on oats at 32. In produce prices remain about the same: potatoes 60 to 80 cents; butter 25 cents; eggs 15 cents; chickens $2.25 to $2.75; sweet potaotes $1.25 to $1.55; cabbage 2 to 2-1/2 cents per lb.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Kentuckians, Attention.
At the reunion at Topeka the old soldiers perfected organizations for each state to obtain the names, rank, company, regiment, and post office address of all old soldiers in Kansas. I was chosen president of the Kentucky organization and E. P. Allen of Independence was chosen Secretary. If all the old soldiers of Kentucky in Kansas will report to the Secretary or myself at Winfield, Kansas, I will send them a roll free of charge.
Exchanges copy. T. H. SOWARD.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Home Enterprises.
The proprietors of the Winfield Carriage Works are to be congratulated on their victory over the Columbus Buggy Company at the fair. They took first premium on every display. The work exhibited ws very fine, and reflects great credit upon our Winfield institution. The painting could not be beat in or out of the state, and the work was as smooth and perfect as any we have ever seen.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Braids in all colors, and a full line of ornaments of the newest designs at M. Hahn & Co.=s.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Torrance.
EDS. COURIER: The State Fair and Reunion are numbered with the things of the past, and judging from the immense multitude of human beings swaying to and fro for miles, it would seem as if everybody was there. But I know of a certainty that they were not, and for the benefit of those who remained at home, I will, with your permission, give an abbreviated sketch of what I saw and heard.
Our party arrived at Topeka at half past two o=clock on Monday, the 11th; was taken at once to the fair ground where we pitched our tents and prepared to make ourselves at home; but with dust and heat in abundance and water scarce and warm, it didn=t seem very home-like, after all, and our minds would involuntarily revert back to the pure, cold water in CowleyCand had it not been for the abundance of ice, the water would have been unbearable. As our five days= stay was confined principally to the fair grounds, we had ample opportunity to inspect most everything on exhibition, and our first impression was, AWhere did they all come from?@ But on closer examination found about everything to be of Kansas production. When I heard old stock men and men who had been judges at fairs for years say it was the grandest stock show they ever saw, I began to think it was a big thing indeed. Such an immense amount of grain displays in the different halls was wonderful, there being 65 varieties of spring and winter wheat from the Agricultural College. It was hard to decide which county had the most tastefully arranged hall, but to my mind Rice County took the lead.
In the Horticultural hall was the grandest display of floral designs that any imagination could possibly conceive of, and any attempt at description would end in a positive falilure; but the fountain and aquarium attracted more attention than all else. The display of jewelry and silverware was one of the prominent features of the Fine Art hall. The specimens of minerals were simply a wonder, some of them presenting perfect and beautiful flowers, fish, roots, and nuts. The collection of stuffed birds and animals was very large and life-like. The insect kingdom was well represented, judging from the long rows of glass cases containing them. The music, painting, pressed flowers, marble works, etc., were of course the very best.
I suppose the races were grand, judging from the amount of people crowded into the amphitheater, and all around the whole race course; but as I do not approve of horse racing, I will leave the description for someone else.
I come now to the most important and interesting part of the great programCthe Asoldiers.@ To me they were the grandest of all the grand things I saw. The sound of corps drums, martial music, drilling, and marching was only a reiteration of the sad and mournful scenes enacted a few short years ago, in such terrible earnestness, and while tears of mingled pride and pain streamed down our cheeks, the one sentiment, AGod bless them,@ would well up in our hearts again and again, and my prayer to Him is that they may be saved from the blood and carnage that was the fate of their comrades, fathers, and friends in the war so lately closed. I wish everybody could have heard the grand speeches made to them. They would have to be heard to be duly appreciated.
The thousand dollar display of fire works was wonderfully beautiful; and on the whole, the main street in Topeka on Friday, the 16th, was the most beauttiful sight it has ever been my lot to see, the city being lighted up almost entirely by electric lights.
My visit to the State house was highly enjoyable, but space forbids any further detail. I have already omitted many important features; but I cannot close without offering a word of praise to the members of St. Johns Battery and the conspicuous part they played in the sham battle. And it was through the kindness of Capt. Haight that our party enjoyed such unlimited privileges of sight seeing. A SPECTATOR.
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
Udall Twinklings.
EDS. COURIER: As the people of this vicinity do not think that AWe=ll Go,@ did justice to all parties, and as some feel that they have been neglected, before we proceed we will confirm his statements.
E. R. Moffet is having an addition to the Udall town-site laid out, which will be known as Moffet=s Addition.
The railroad grading is progressing finely, and a few more days will complete it.
Saterlee & Green expect to move into their new room this week, where they will be found with starched collars and Abiled shirts@ on, ready to show customers their new goods.
Our hardware man, Mr. Werden, has just moved his family into the city.
Our wholesale and retail wagon, under the auspices of Ed. Saterlee, does an immense businessCSunday nights.
James Huff, after leaving the machine shops of Napier and Co., traded his city property for the right to make hens= nests in one county in Iowa.
Smith and Hildebrand have rented the outside of their store room for patent medicine advertisements, which adds greatly to the beauty of the building.
MARRIED. It is understood that Judge Gans took a Boot to Boyle, and pronounced them man and wife, on last Friday.
Miss West has passed through the first week of her school with an average attendance of thirty-five.
I understand that Rev. James Brunker has sold his property here and expects to move to Sedgwick.
Nothing more at present, but you may expect another dose soon. TOM.
Winfield Courier, October 5, 1882.
DIED. In Memoriam. ARMSTRONG. Died at Winfield, Kansas, Sept. 22nd, Josephene Armstrong, aged 25, daughter of Clayton W. and Olive Armstrong. She was buried on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m., in the North grave yard, the Rev. C. H. Canfield officiating.
SKIPPED THE REST...REMARKS MADE AT THE FUNERAL.
Winfield Courier, October 5, 1882.
Cowley County Fair.
The exhibition by the Cowley County Agricultural and Horticultural Society, which began on Thursday of this week, at Winfield, is a very decided success. The phenomenally large yield of leading staples in the wonderful valleys of the Walnut and Arkansas has so excited the average granger that a collection of the products of these famous localities insured a large attendance of the best class of people. The grounds of the society are near the very beautiful and rapidly growing city of Winfield, and next to Bismarck are, naturally, the prettiest fair grounds in the state. The exhibition is in the highest sense an agricultural fairCdistinctively a reunion, not of men who went forth to battle for flag and country, but of men, women, and bright eyed merry girls, who have faith in God, Kansas, and hard work. Of course, such exhibitions as Topeka and Bismarck dwarf fairs like this into insignificance as to numbers and qualities, but in quality of live stock and horticultural and agricultural products, I sincerely believe the difference is in favor of the stone capped city of the Walnut.
Of the 5,000 in attendance at this home gathering of intelligent farmers and their handsome wives and daughters, each seemed to have an especial interest in the products exhibited; and in each otherCto believe in themselves, and in the capacity of their wonderfully beautiful valleys. And in this, I take it, may be found the secret of the surprising success of this exhibition.
Some features predominant at Topeka and Bismarck were noticeably absent at Winfield, and the management of those gigantic shows would do well at their next meetings to borrow a little common sense from the Winfield farmers, and draw out of their practical partnership with pickpockets and gamblers.
Snide shows, cheap johns, and yelling devils were not allowed on the grounds of the association, and nowhere did you see or hear of pickpockets. The ladies of the association had charge of all the booths, and the quiet, domestic air with which they served their well behaved patrons gave a grace and pleasure to the occasion which was appreciable by one fresh from the jostling beer guzzlers of the classic Kaw.
Blushingly elbowing my way through a bevy of splendid girls in the fine art hall, I found a display of textile fabrics and home adornments, quilts, mats, rugs, dresses, drawings, paintings, and various devices, fresh from the nimble fingers and practically educated brains of the beauties around meCan earnest of the practical sense that will predominate around the hearthstones of their homes as the wives of Kansas farmers.
Nearby on a long table was the exhibit of the Cowley County Horticultural Society, which included forty-six varieties of apples, one represented by an apple measuring sixteen and a half inches in circumference, and weighing nineteen ounces, said to be the heaviest apple ever grown in Kansas. The apple display, including the entries of Hogue & Mentch, leading nurserymen of the Arkansas valley, was exceptionally fine. S. E. Maxwell, who has a very fine nursery at Arkansas City, showed a very elegant collection of nursery stock, demonstrating the feasibility of growing forest trees rapidly and certainly from seed. Among other of his exhibits of shade trees, were ash, sycamore, and catalpa trees one year from seed and measuring five and one-half feet high. The contributions of Messrs. Hogue & Mentch included some evergreens grown from seed that were quite beautiful.
The vegetable men did themselves proud; Brotherton & Silver, seed men, of Winfield, exhibited a Cuban queen watermelon, perfect in form and weighing fifty-five pounds. Messrs. Sanburn, Hall, and others of the leading gardners of Winfeld, displayed remarkable collections.
In another letter I shall write of stock growing in Southern Kansas, and will then endeavor to do full justice to the most noticeable features of that part of this exhibition.
The town of Winfield is not an accident, but the legitimate result of successful grain and stock growing, and is rapidly becoming a center for manufacturing interests that will add much to its astonishing prosperity. The latest movement in this direction are the establish-ment of one of a chain of costly creameries, and the erection of a factory for the manufacture of glucose on a very extensive scale. Messrs. Holt & Hall, of Osceola, Iowa, who are largely interested in creameries in that state, have contracted for the erection of an extended system of creameries in KansasCone each at Winfield, Wellington, Howard, and NewtonCa majority of the capital for each one being furnished by citizens of the locality in interest. It is believed that the creamery at Winfield will have a capacity to require the cream from the milk of 3,000 cows, and to make 2,000 pounds of butter daily. This butter is to be delivered at the principal markets of the country in refrigerator cars in a condition to meet the requirements of the most fastidious, provided always they have the Amineral@ to pay fastidious prices therefor.
The mover in a glucose scheme is a Mr. Harris, of Detroit, an expert in the manufacture of that wonderful product. The building, an account of the enterprise, is contracted to be 150 by 275 feet and four stories, to be of Winfield stone, and building and machinery to cost $65,000. I am informed by Mr. _______, secretary of the company, that the capacity of the works, when ready for starting, will be 2,000 bushels of corn per day; that each bushel of corn will produce two and a half gallons off glucose, and that the refuse, after taking out the glucose, is nearly equal to the corn in its original condition for feeding cattle or swine. Each of these enterprises is to be under the control of a local board, and the reputation of the gentlemen named as directors is an assurance that they will be pushed to completion at a very early day.
Winfield is certainly to be congratulated on her brilliant prospects. The enterprise of her merchants, the industry and intelligence of Cowley County farmers, and the matchless sandstone of her hills, have made her the AGem of thhe Border.@
Kansas City Journal, September 28, 1882.
Winfield Courier, October 5, 1882.
A NICE PROSECUTOR.
Our correspondent says that Hon. W. A. Tipton in a speech at Silverdale promised his hearers that if they would elect him County Attorney, he would not make a smelling committee of himself and will not be controlled by the old women of Winfield. That means, if it means anything, that he will not try to enforce the prohibition law but will let as many saloons and drugstores as may choose, sell with impunity so far as he is concerned and that the temperance organizations will not be able