WINFIELD COURIER (WEEKLY)
[ROLL 2: JANUARY 11, 1873 THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 1875.]
[Beginning with January 11, 1873, issue.]
NOTE: MUCH OF THE EARLY PAPERS WERE IMPOSSIBLE TO READ.
VOLUME I., WINFIELD COURIER, WINFIELD, COWLEY COUNTY, KANSAS:
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Hog butchers are busy.
Mr. C. M. Wood, after a severe illness, is able to be out again.
Winfield takes pride in her hotels. Three large enough for any town in the state, all doing a thriving business.
Elections. The elections for jail and railroad bonds were declared void on account of an informality in the call.
Three large parties of buffalo hunters passed through town this week, their teams loaded with game and wearing the trophies of the chaseCa large pair of horns.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Quarterly Meeting. The Fourth Quarterly Meeting of Winfield circuit will be held at Winfield, Saturday and Lord's day; January 25th and 26th.
Preaching Saturday at 11 o'clock, and at night. Quarterly Conference at 3 o'clock P.M. Love Feast at 9 a.m., Sunday. Preaching at 11 and at night.
C. F. WILLIAMS, Pastor.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
W. W. Andrews, a citizen of Winfield, manifested his confidence in the success of the COURIER enterprise by paying for it two years in advance, and before the appearance of this number.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
An attempt to reorganize the Silver Cornet Band at this place proved successful, though at one time it was considered doubtful on account of the absence of several old members from home.
The raw recruits under the leadership of Mr. Johnson will progress rapidly and ere long will take the place of those favored with instruction.
When fitted for street exertion weekly serenades will be the programme.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Editorial Call. Mr. Scott of the Arkansas City Traveler presented his lovely phiz to us this week for the first time.
Scott is a young man of some aspirations and attainments, a practical printer, and has heretofore led the county in the publishing line. His paper is appreciated and well sustained by the businessmen of town.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
The Excavation 'erected in the ground' on the lot adjoining Capt. Davis' Livery stable will soon be hidden from view by the building once used as a Photograph Gallery.
The contract for the removal of the house has been let and work will commence soon.
Business houses are in demand on Main St., an evidence of the thrift of the town.
A number of dwelling houses are in course of erection and others contemplated when the weather moderates enough to permit work.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Personal. We notice in town the genial and familiar face of Col. Thos. E. Braidwood, just arrived from Albany, New York. He is visiting a few days with his family, who live on the Badger, east of town.
E. C. Manning and W. W. Walton have gone to Topeka.
Henry Shaughness is about to visit the "old folks at home" in Michigan.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
DIED. Frank Bilesly, who was shot in the affray in the bar-room at the Lagonda House on Christmas, died on Wednesday last. He was formerly a driver on the Winfield and Independence stage line.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
W. E. Cook, of South Bend, Pleasant Valley township, started for Topeka on last Tuesday. We opine that there will be one less bachelor in the Bend when he returns.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Case of the epizootic has yet fallen upon Winfield. There are very few horses that have not become affected, but the disease appears to have lost in fataility as it traveled toward the setting sun.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Extension of time. The Board of Commissioners have extended the time for paying taxes, until February 10th, before adding the penalty of ten percent, a relief appreciated by not a few.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Bridge Contract. The severe weather of the past month has prevented the Contractor from making the fills at the approaches to the bridge south of town. When the cold season moderates, the bridge will be put in order and our rural friends can then visit us, regardless of high water.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
James McDermott, the chosen Candidate for the honorable position of Representative from this county, passed through town on his way to Topeka. We congratulate the people of Cowley over their wise selection.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Mails. The worthy efforts of the mail contractors to supply us with mail through the prevailing epidemic among horses will be appreciated by everyone. They certainly labor under great difficulties and deserve credit for their untiring exertions and risks to stock in favoring our people.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Boarding Prisoners. A bill of $120 against the county for boarding prisoners at the rate of $10 per day was preented to the board of County Commissioners at their last session. After some discussion, the board decided to erect a suitable building, the cost of which should not exceed $500 in cash. This saves to the county the expense of transporting prisoners to and from Emporia jail for about forty dollars each, and secures board at 60 cents a day per capita.
The economy of this is apparent as the total cost of the building will be gained twice over during the next twelve months. At the expiration of that time, a Court House and jail will have been erected, that will do credit to one of the newest counties in the state.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Amusement. A party of pleasure seekers under the guardianship of the leader of sports, repaired to the country house of Mr. Braidwood, six miles east of town, where the evening was passed in partaking of an excellent repast, dancing, singing, and general amusement.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Mr. Pat Tiernan of Dutch creek visited the plains this fall in quest of buffalo, not as a pastime, but for pecuniary resources. He killed and sold the hides of enough buffalo to pay for entering his land and buy him a new wagon to cultivate it with while not otherwise employed, in two months. If some of the claim holders who are borrowing at 50 percent under mortgage could secure means after the style of Mr. Tiernan, the agricultural interests of the county would be in a more flourishing condition and transfers of real estate less frequent.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Notice. There will be preaching in the Baptist Church, in Winfield, January 19, at 2 o'clock p.m., and regular every two weeks thereafter by Rev. A. R. Naylor, a Presbyterian Minister, who expects soon, to organize a Presbyterian Church in Winfield, and he requests all persons in this part of the county, who feel interested in the matter, to inform him of their names, and residence.
N. Lagonda House, Winfield.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Found. A case of surgical instruments was picked up on the streets and can be had by calling at the office of Greenlee & Co., and proving property and paying for this notice.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
We visited the new store of Mrs. L. H. Howard next door to the Log store, and examined the magnificent stock of the fine goods on display. Genuine French and Italian laces, scarfs, etc., that could not fail to please the most fastidious.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Wagon Bows - Several sets at S. H. Myton's.
Heavy duck wagon covers at S. H. Myton's.
Heating Stoves, twenty-five and thirty-one inch box, just received at S. H. Myton's.
Shaved axe-handles, at S. H. Myton's.
New, house and stock pumps, at S. H. Myton's.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
RECAP: W. S. Romigh, Administrator, and Margaret Kellogg, Administratrix of estate of N. B. Warren, deceased, vs. David Mann and Henry Brandley.
District Court 9th Judicial District, Chase Co., Kansas.
Public Sale to be held Jan. 25, 1873, in front of Winfield courthouse for sale at public action one large dunn mare, also one large bay horse; said property will be sold as the property of the defendant, David Mann. JAMES PARKER, Sheriff of Cowley County.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Board of County Commissioners met in County Clerk's Office, January 6th, 1873.
Present, Frank Cox and J. D. Maurer.
Petition of S. E. Burger asking that 9 mills of his school tax be abated, was presented and rejected.
Isaac Crane appeared and asked that his assessment be reduced as it was erroneous. It was reduced to $40.
The assessment of Mr. Dunbar was remitted upon affidavit.
Alexander Thompson's tax was remitted upon affidavit.
J. R. Davis' assessment was reduced and it was ordered that an order be drawn on the Treasurer for the overplus paid.
Petition of Bullene for county road rejected.
Petition of citizens of Tisdale township, asking for a new township, was granted with the following bounds: Commencing at the northwest corner of section 6, township 32, south of range 6 east; thence south to the southwest corner of section 31, township 32, south of range 7 east; thence north to the northwest corner of section 6 in said township 32, south of range 7 east; thence west to place of beginning.
Sheridan township, voting precinct established at Samuel Magners and election called Feb. 1st, 1873, for the election of township officers.
The County Board (owing to the informalities of the call of the elections to take place on the 11th and 18th of this month) made the following: That the order calling the elections on the 11th and 18th of January, 1873, for the purposes of voting for and against the issuing of bonds to be used in the building of a court house and jail and also the subscribing of stock to the Kansas and Nebraska railroad be revoked and declared void, and that no elections will be held on those days.
The County Superintendent of Public Instruction was assigned to office with Pryor & Kager with office rent at $5 per month.
The Board of Commissioners ordered the Sheriff of Lyon county to furnish prisoner Vannacher with necessary amount of clothing.
Board ordered that the equalization of Creswell township, made by them the 16th of July last, be declared void and that the assessment be placed back to the original.
Board adjourned until 8 o'clock a.m., January 7th.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
January 7th. Board met pursuant to adjournment, at 8 o'clock a.m.
Viewers report on the county road of T. H. Alley was presented and adopted by the Board as reported and the bill of M. Hemenway was allowed as County Surveyor.
Viewers report on the county road of C. R. Myles was received and adopted as reported and M. Hemenway's bill was allowed.
Viewers report on the county road of B. T. Wells was received and adopted as reported and bill of M. Hemenway allowed.
Petition of J. B. Niff for county road was granted with James Shaw, B. W. Sitter, and Geo. Keffer as viewers; survey ordered January 24th, 1873.
Petition of Himsbaugh for county road was granted with D. A. Byers, W. A. Wood, and J. S. Blue as viewers and survey ordered February 2nd, 1873.
Section line roads of Lucius Hubbard and others was laid over under the rule.
Petition of Williams and others, rejected.
Petition asking that A. M. Whipple be appointed Constable of Maple township, granted.
C. R. Myles was appointed Constable of Otter township.
The Board ordered that the time for adding ten percent to the taxes be extended to February 10th, 1878.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
As the Winfield Messenger has failed to comply with her part of the contract for county printing, the Board ordered that the original contract between the Winfield Messenger and the Arkansas City Traveler be declared void and that the County Clerk is instructed to have all the county work done at the Winfield COURIER office up to July 1st, 1873; according to the proposition on file with the County Clerk.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
It was ordered by the Board that a temporary jail be built of the following dimensions, 12 x 18 feet and 10 ft. high, built of 2 x 6 oak spiked together and not to exceed in expense the sum of five hundred dollars in cash and it was further ordered that the County Clerk be authorized to receive sealed bids upon the building of said jail after advertising for proposals in the Winfield COURIER for two weeks, and that he let the same to the lowest responsible bidder and enter into contract with the same upon plans and specifications to be on file in the Clerk's office.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
The following bills were presented and rejected.
Jackson & Myers, coffin for R. M. Boyer.
Newman & Houghton, laid over endorsing the County Attorney's decision.
L. M. Laughlin, laid over with same action as Newman & Houghton.
John Prewitt, bill laid over on same endorsement.
Judge Lillie of Greenwood county, for assisting in the case of Cram, was rejected in the sum of $150.
Daniel Read's assessment was corrected by reducing $100.
Bills allowed:
Myers & Johnson, coffin for pauper: $20.00
J. M. Jackson and others: $6.00
J. P. Short, pauper bill: $13.15
Hitchcock & Boyle, goods for prisoners: $2.25
Newman & Houghton, goods for pauper: $7.45
Myers & Johnson, Surveyor's desk: $35.00
W. M. Allison, printing: $17.75
James Parker, Sheriff services: $9.00; $42.00; $27.25
E. P. Hickock, office rent: $98.49
R. R. Turner, Coroner's services: $9.60
D. V. H. Ward and others, viewers: $22.00
J. E. Dunn, assessor Vernon township: $54.00
The following jurors were all paid $2.00: R. L. Johnson, E. Fredrick, W. Whitehead, Amos Smith, J. Wells, R. D. Wood, H. Wolfe, A. O. Porter, W. Voris, G. H. Bronson, H. S. Ireton, B. Clover.
E. S. Torrance, serves as Co. Attorney: $250.00
J. P. Short, rent: $25.00
R. R. Turner, viewer: $8.50
W. W. Walton, making Surveyor's record of 1871 and 1872: $137.20
T. H. Johnson, Probate Judge for 1872: $500.00
S. D. Klingman sawing wood for county offices: $28.50
E. Kager, office rent: $10.00
A. A. Jackson, service Co. Clerk, one quarter: $75.00
E. P. Hickock, services as District Clerk, ending January 1st, 1873: $6.50.
E. P. Hickock, services as Supt. Pub. Instruction: $200.00
J. W. Curfman, as witness: $2.70
Crane & Byron, book for Recorder: $9.00; $32.40.
D. J. Coburn, judge of election: $2.00
Frank Cox and J. D. Maurer, services as County Commissioners: $18.50.
Cost case of State vs. Boswell E. Jones: $14.75
Cost in case of Vannacher allowed.
Board adjourned until February 4th, 1873.
FRANK COX, Chairman.
Attest: A. A. JACKSON, Clerk.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
RECAP:
William E. Steinhour, Plaintiff, against Benjamin F. Martin, Defendant. Land attached: Northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section five, township 32, south of range 3 east, in Cowley County...Judgment $50, and interest thereon from Nov. 1st, 1871. FAIRBANK & TORRANCE, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that on Saturday, January 25th, I will receive bids for the maintenance and care of the paupers in this township. Also at the same time will receive bids for medical attendance upon the same.
J. P. SHORT, Township Trustee.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
NOTICE--FINAL SETTLEMENT.
Notice is hereby given to all creditors and persons interested that I will apply for and make final settlement of the estate of William Niff, deceased, late of Cowley county, Kansas, before the Probate court of said county, on the 3rd day of February, 1873. J. B. NIFF, Administrator.
E. C. MANNING, Attorney.
January 4th, 1873.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
RECAP: Notice that administration on the estate of William M. Simpkins given to Lydia Simpkins...E. C. Manning, Attorney.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Notice for Sealed Proposals.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at this office up to Jan. 21st, 1873, for the building of a temporary jail for Cowley county to be built from plans and specifications to be seen at my office, contract to be let to the lowest responsible bidder on the 21st day of January 1873, at 1 p.m. The county reserves the right to reject all bids if necessary.
A. A. JACKSON, County Clerk.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
ROAD NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that there will be a petition presented to the Co. Board of Cowley county for the location and vacating the following road: Commencing where the Eureka and Arkansas City state road crosses the north line of section 10, in township 17 east, and running west to the northwest corner of section 10, thence south as near as practicable along the section line between sections 9 and 10 and 15 and 16 to the south line of section 16, thence south the north end of Pearl street in the town of Lazette, thence south on said street to Main street, thence west on main street to Broadway, thence south on Broadway to the south line of section 21, thence west on the south line of section 21 to where the Eureka and Arkansas City road crosses the said section line. S. M. FALL, Principal Petitioner.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
ROAD NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that there will be a petition presented to the Commissioners of Cowley county at their next meeting, on the 4th day of February, 1873, for the location of a certain county road: Commencing on the left bank of the Walnut river, at the place known as South Bend ford near the southwest corner of section 2, township 34, south of range 43 [?48?], crossing the river east and bearing south until reaching the south line of said section, thence east to the southeast corner of said section, thence north one mile, thence west one-half mile, thence bearing northwest up what is known as Post's canyon, until getting upon the bluff, thence west one-half mile to the ridge west of the house of J. Lindewood, thence south to the section line, thence west nearly two miles until intersecting the Winfield and Arkansas City road.
GEORGE KEFFER, Principal Petitioner.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
[SOME ADS IN THIS PAPER....MOST ON FIRST PAGE IMPOSSIBLE TO READ...]
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
PAUL'S GROCERY. [Pickering's Old Stand. Main St., one door south of Lagonda House.]
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
Johnston & Lockwood, Druggists. Post Office Building, Main Street.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.
M. L. Read's Bank: location not given.
SECOND ISSUE OF PAPER MUCH EASIER TO READ...WINFIELD COURIER,
VOL. I, NO. 2.
THE WINFIELD COURIER...Published every Saturday by
R. S. WADDELL & CO., Editors and Proprietors.
Terms of Subscription: One copy, one year: $2.00
One copy, six months: $1.00
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
THE MAILS.
Mails arrive from the North and East via Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, and Augusta, at 6 o'clock p.m. daily, Sundays excepted.
From the East via Independence, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 6 o'clock p.m.
From Arkansas City, at 8 o'clock a.m., daily, Sundays excepted.
Mails leave for the East via Augusta, Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City, at 8 o'clock a.m., daily, Sundays excepted.
For the East via Independence at 8 o'clock a.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
For Arkansas City, at 6 o'clock p.m., daily, Sundays excepted.
All letters must be mailed one hour before the time of departure.
Mails arriving after 9 o'clock p.m. distributed the following morning.
Office hours, from 7 o'clock a.m. to 9 o'clock p.m. Office open on Sunday from 6 o'clock p.m. to 8 o'clock p.m.
Money orders issued from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
T. K. JOHNSTON, P. M.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Judge 13th Judicial District: W. P. Campbell.
Board of County Commissioners: Frank Cox, Chairman; O. C. Smith, J. D. Maurer.
County Clerk: A. A. Jackson.
County Treasurer: E. B. Kager.
Probate Judge: T. H. Johnson.
Register of Deeds: J. F. Paul.
Deputy Register: Jno. W. Curns.
Sheriff: James Parker.
Deputy Sheriff: W. E. Dowd.
Coroner: G. P. Waggoner.
County Attorney: E. S. Torrance.
Clerk District Court: James Kelley.
County Surveyor: Manley Hemenway.
Deputy: W. W. Walton.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Trustee: J. P. Short.
Treasurer: J. D. Cochran.
Clerk: D. A. Millington.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
BUSINESS CARDS.
THIS WAS ALL GARBLED UP! WENT TO NEXT ISSUE...
HOTELS.
LAGONDA HOUSE, Corner of Main and Eighth...S. A. Weir & Co., Proprietors. Stages arrive and depart from this Hotel daily for all points north and east.
BRADISH HOUSE, T. G. PEYTON, Proprietor. Corner Tenth Ave. and Millington Street, Winfield, Kansas.
HUDSON HOUSE, Refitted and refurnished. At North End of Main Street. Boarding: $5.50 per week, with lodging. $4 per week for day board.
ROBERT HUDSON, Proprietor.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
W. H. H. MARIS, DEALER IN MERCHANDISE...DRY GOODS, ETC.
Southwest Corner Main and Eighth...Winfield.
C. C. STEVENS, Groceries & Provisions,, Boots and Shoes.
Second door below Corner Ninth and Main, Winfield.
C. A. BLISS & CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Boots, and Shoes. On Main Street Opposite Post Office.
McMillen & Shield, General Dealers in Merchandise. Dry Goods, Groceries, etc. AT OLD LOG STORE, West Side Main Street.
[SUCCESSORS TO ROBINSON & CO.]
MILLINERY.
MRS. L. H. HOWARD, MILLINERY AND LADIES FURNISHING GOODS.
One door north of Log Store.
FURNITURE.
A. B. CLOSE & CO., Dealers in School and Household Furniture, Coffins and Undertaking. East Main St., one door south of Capt. Davis' Livery Stable. Winfield.
J. W. JOHNSON, Retail dealer in Furniture. On west side Main Street, opposite Hitchcock & Boyle's.
HARDWARE.
S. H. MYTON, Dealer in Hardware. West side Main Street, two doors north of Log Store, Winfield, Kansas.
H. BROTHERTON, Dealer in Hardware Cutlery, Nails, and Farming Implements. Store on Main Street South of Postoffice.
ATTORNEYS.
A. H. GREEN. Office on Main Street, Winfield, Kansas.
MANNING & JOHNSON [E. C. MANNING, NOTARY PUBLIC/T. H. JOHNSON/PROBATE JUDGE. Address not given.
FAIRBANK & TORRANCE [J. B. FAIRBANK/E. S. TORRANCE.]
Office on East Main Street, Opposite the Court House.
PAINTERS.
R. CONOVER, PAINTER. Leave orders at the store of L. B. Paul, Main St., one door south of Lagonda House.
T. J. JONES & CO. House, Sign and Ornamental Painters. Paper-hangers, Kalsominers, and Gilders. Office and paint rooms two doors south of Winfield Bank, Main Street.
JEWELER: J. N. YERGER. In Bank Building, on east side Main St.
RESTAURANT: GEO. FISHER, Proprietor. West Side of Main Street.
G. W. MARTIN, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Main Street, next door south of C. C. Stevens' Grocery, Winfield, Kansas.
T. G. PEYTON, M.D. Office on East Main Street, in Postoffice building, Winfield, Kansas.
S. C. SMITH, Real Estate Agent, Land Surveyor, Notary Public, and Conveyancer. Office: First door north of the Post Office.
CAPT. E. DAVIS, Prop. LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE.
On Eighth avenue and Main Street.
CITY BAKERY AND DINING ROOM. Established by S. TARRANT. Address not given.
ELLIS & BLACK, General Dealers in Groceries, etc. Corner of Main and Ninth St.
D. N. EGBERT, Jr., M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Office in Smith's Building, first door north of the Post office, second story, front room.
W. M. BOYER, Bootseller, Stationer, and News Dealer. Winfield. No address given.
GREENLEE & CO., General Real Estate Agents. Also Agents for W. E. Barnes' Vinland Nursery. Address not given.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873. [Editorial.]
A home in the west more attractive than this in its location and offering a wider scope to the ambitious businessman and mechanic with a limited capital to commence a growth in business, remains as yet undiscovered.
Winfield is most favorably located along the eastern skirt of the Walnut Valley (remark-able for its fertility of soil and the abundance of fine timber lining its shores and tributaries) and presents to the weary traveler in search of a place with which to anchor his hopes of a fortune in the west a most inviting prospect.
The church and school advantages are superior to most towns of its size.
The Baptist church is a handsome stone edifice, neatly furnished with all the necessaries calculated to adore the interior of the building to make it in keeping with the exterior.
The house built by the Methodist fraternity is also a model of taste and an ornament though not yet completed. Services are held regularly every Sabbath.
A thoroughly graded school, under the supervision of Rev. Parmelee and assistant, is being taught in the elegant two-story stone school-house. Citizens point with no small degree of pride to their facilities for giving the young a foundation on which to build a useful knowledge.
Sections sixteen and thirty-six of every congressional township are set aside for school purposes and when sold to settlers, creates a fund to aid in the advancement of the school interests of the state.
The manufacturing business is fast being developed in our midst, that will invite to our town the sturdy farmers of some of the western counties that are now unknown to us.
A three and one-half story stone mill is rapidly approaching completion, built by Messrs. Bliss & Blandon, with an expenditure of twenty thousand dollars, and before it will be entirely completed will absorb at least five thousand more. This company are now intro-ducing their superior machinery into the building and will have all in operation before the first of March. When the time arrives that will demand additions, they will be promptly made.
Andrew Koehler, a miller of experience, has a frame structure underway to be used also for milling purposes. The design to secure power by tunneling through a neck of land to gain a fall of water without damaging the stream was an original idea and will prove a flattering success.
These mills will both be run by waterpower, the economy of which in a country where fuel is an object, as it is here, will be realized when the profits of a year's business will be
computed.
The COURIER is read weekly by two hundred families to whom it is mailed regularly.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
R. S. Waddell, esq., has taken the material of the Elk Falls Examiner to Winfield, Cowley Co., and will issue a paper there about the 11th inst. While we consider it a misfortune for Elk Falls that its citizens could not support a newspaper, we congratulate the citizens of Winfield upon the acquisition not only of a splendid printing office, but in Mr. Waddell, an enterprising citizen and an accomplished gentleman. Bog has our good wishes and hopes that he may succeed in his new field of labor.
Longton Ledger.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
Ellis & Black are selling Groceries at cost.
New Goods. McMillen and Shields are receiving large quantities of goods from the east.
Mail. Stages from the East which have heretofore run tri-weekly are now making two trips a week.
A Presbyterian Church was organized at Arkansas City on last Sabbath, 12th inst., by Rev. A. R. Naylor, of Winfield.
Papers. Copies of this weeks' issue can be had at this office on subscription, or at the News Store of W. M. Boyer, Esq., on Main street.
Repairs. A. H. Green is tearing out the old front and putting an open business front into his house, adjoining W. H. H. Maris' dry goods store.
An extra line of musical instruments, violins, guitars, etc., with a choice variety of silverware is now being received by J. N. Yerger in bank building.
New Sign. Ellis & Black, the enterprising successors of T. H. Benning, in the corner store, have ornamented the front of their establishment with a new and neat sign, the workmanship of T. J. Jones.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
New Arrival. Ten teams arrived this week from the railroad, bringing the new machinery for Bliss & Blandon's Grist mill. It will be placed in the house at once, and all reasonable efforts will be used to have it in running order by the first of March.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
Lost by Fire. Wm. Barker, who lives in the Black creek east of town, lost by fire, his stable, a valuable stallion, and some twenty-five bushels of corn and eight or ten tons of hay. Negligence and absence from home the cause of the disaster. Losses will amount to about two hundred dollars.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
A sociable is to be given by the ladies of the Congregational Church society next Tuesday evening.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
Real Estate. S. C. Smith, the obliging and efficient real estate agent, called on us this week, and left his advertisement for insertion. He reports houses in demand and hard to find at any price. Mr. Smith is an active, reliable businessman, handling a considerable amount of lands and houses for sale and rent, besides being a heavy property owner in person.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
Pugilistic. A little mill on the principal street in the town between two foreign gents was prematurely stopped by the appearance on the scene of Sheriff Parker. One, the defendant, in a diminutive law suit over a twenty cent ring, the other a principal witness, disagreed over some of the proof deduced in the trial, and concluded to settle it in the most chivalrous style the time and place would permit of, but the sheriff objected and a neighborhood sensation was ruined. One would have thought a ride of twenty miles after the prisoner on a cold night, the charge against whom was the stealing of a ring of no value, would have cherished such a feeling between the parties that a hasty separation would be the last thought occurring to either one.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
A KANSAS DOMICILE. Eyes were opened in wonder and mouths distended in merriment at the introduction of a portable house, fully equipped with sleeping and culinary departments, moving gracefully up Main Street, drawn by sneezing horses, on Tuesday last. The foundation was laid on the running gear of a wagon, was framed in the most approved style, while the architecture of the building would shame those best versed in ancient and modern styles. We think it was propelled by steam, though the smoke from the pipe protruding from the roof may have emanated from the kitchen. Rents are high, and if one could be had large enough to accommodate our wife and numerous children, together with the print shop, we think she could be induced to invest a dollar.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
Removal. A. A. Jackson succeeded in moving the gallery building from the north end of town on the lot south of the livery stable.
The lower room will soon be occupied by Geo. Tapley as a saloon and billiard hall. The upper room will be used as a public hall.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
Still the work of improvement goes along, and will until some other street is commenced, for at present the vacant lots on Main street in the business portion of town are limited to a half dozen.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
We are under renewed obligations to our old and esteemed friend, L. B. Paul, who keeps the Wholesale and Retail Grocery store on Main Street, for late favors.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
Goldie Triplett, formerly of this place, now traveling for a New York house, has been stopping in town for a few days. He is on the road to Texas.
E. B. Kager has gone to Topeka.
John R. Smith has just returned home from a trip Eastward. He was in town Tuesday.
J. J. Sprague of the Lagonda House returned from the East last Monday.
"Billy" Anderson has gone to Wichita for business and sport.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
Greenlee & Co. are selling large lots of fruit trees in the county and receiving a vast amount of real estate to sell and rent. Their contracts now exceed twenty thousand acres of land, some of it the finest in the valley of the Walnut. They are also conveyancers, assisting in drawing up the papers of a sale.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
Coal. A Mr. Clain, hailing from the central portion of Howard county, exposed for sale on the streets of Winfield, a superior quality of stone coal, mined from the bluffs of Baker creek, in the vicinity of New Boston. The vein from which this was taken is four feet under the surface, and averages sixteen inches clear coal, and can be easily mined by stripping.
Salt Licks. We have salt licks on the west of town, that with the introduction of fuel into the market, can be made to yield an abundance of this article to supply the wants of stock raisers.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
Furniture. In passing by the old stand of Jackson & Myers we noticed a large load of Household Furniture being unloaded. Upon inquiry we found that Capt. Greer, who has formerly been selling school furniture in company with Mr. Boyer, has connected with his former business household and kitchen furniture, under the firm name of Close & Greer; where will be found a large and well selected assortment of Household and School House Furniture. Charts, globes, maps, books, and stationery are always kept on hand.
He is the sole agent in this county for the publishers of the Text Books, recommended to be used in our schools by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. School boards and others interested will do well to give him a call.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.
DIED. FREDERICK HOLMES, INFANT. Died of inflamation of the Dura Mater (Otitis), near Winfield, Cowley county, Kansas, January 11th, 1873, FREDERICK, only son and youngest child of N. W. and Catharine Holmes, aged four years, eight months and seventeen days.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
[For the COURIER.]
James McDermott.
Our Representative in the state Legislature has found enough to do in Topeka and has gone to work with a will. His work before organization was to help W. W. Walton through as journal clerk, in which he succeeded so completely that there was no opposition when the vote was taken. On the first day after organization, he presented a bill to amend and define the laws in relation to voting bonds, so as to remove all doubt as to what must be done to make an election legal, and a bill to fund the county indebtedness. Both of these measures are of great importance to this county. COWLEY.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
The following we clip from the Commonwealth, relative to the burning of the depot at Independence. The merchant referred to is undoubtedly W. H. H. Maris.
Some fifteen or twenty thousand dollars worth of goods stored there were totally destroyed. A gentleman living in Longton, Howard county, had only the day before paid $107 freight on a lot of goods and household furniture. A merchant in Winfield, named Miers, was also a heavy loser, and a gentleman named Henry, living four miles west of there, lost a fine piano. There were a number of smaller losses.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Eggs are scarce and high.
Butter, in light demand at a fair price.
Singing School. There will be a meeting of the members of the M. E. Church, next Monday evening.
Bird Dogs for Sale. By calling on J. C. Lillie, at Winfield, a genuine English pointer or Russian setter can be purchased cheap; either are well trained for field sport.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Writing School. The writing school in the new schoolhouse, under the supervision of J. M. Read, is doing well. An average attendence of twenty scholars, who are improving rapidly.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
S. H. Myton returned this week from a visit to old friends in Indiana.
D. A. Millington, E. B. Kager, and "Biny" [?] Anderson returned from Topeka this week.
W. H. H. Maris left for Independence.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
The friends of W. W. Walton will be pleased to learn of his success in obtaining the appointment of Journal Clerk of the House. He acquitted himself well in whatever he undertook in this county, and gained many very warm friends.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Notice. Persons knowing themselves indebted to the firm of Myers & Johnson or Jackson & Myers, will save costs by calling upon Mr. Myers at their old stand and making settlement before the 1st day of February.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Presbyterian Church. A Presbyterian church was organized by Rev. A. R. Naylor, on last Sabbath, 19th inst., in Winfield, with encouraging prospects. They have preached every alternate Sabbath at 2 o'clock p.m. in the Baptist church. A Board of trustees and also a building committee was appointed.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Call. C. P. Spaulding of Tisdale made us a hasty call. He reports everything about Tisdale in fine condition.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
A Change. Mr. True of Thomasville is closing out his stock of goods, and will move to the opposite side of the river, where he will engage in farming.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
We are informed by County Treasurer E. B. Kager and Deputy that the state officers demand the payment of taxes before the 1st day of February; if they are not paid prior to that time, the penalty will be added.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Careless Shooting. A gentleman, while walking along Ninth avenue, was startled by the singing of a ball in close proximity to his face; the same instant came the report of a pistol from the north part of town, giving the direction of the ball.
If you are shooting cats, have respect enough for your neighbors to chase them to the roof of a house and not shoot while they are running the top of a fence.
Serious accidents might arise from too free a use of fire-arms after night.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
The proceeds from the Social, given by the ladies of the Congregational Church Society far exceed the expectations of the most sanguine. The entire receipts were about $27.00; expenditures $4.00. They will repeat the entertainment in four weeks with a change of programme and the introduction of several new and interesting features.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
New Store. Enoch Maris and Dr. Graham, two affable gentlemen, have formed a co-partnership for the purpose of engaging in the drug business. They have perfected arrange-ments with A. H. Green and secured his newly re-fitted building on Main street, where they will soon display their stock.
Winfield already supports three retail drug houses; but if the addition of another will not seriously detract from them, we say welcome.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Fire. The following extract from the Kansas Democrat will interest many of our businessmen materially.
"Wednesday evening, this week, Jan. 15th, at about 7 o'clock, the depot of the L., L. & G. railroad was discovered to be on fire. The fire spread over the whole building, and in a short time it was burned to the ground. The business of the day being over, the officers and men had left the building. Before any person could get to the depot, the building was so far burned that but few things could be saved. There was a large amount of goods in store for western towns; Independence freight had all been delivered during the day. The fire might have originated from a spark from the engine that left the depot for Cherryvale about twenty minutes before the fire broke out. The depot building cost about $6,000."
W. H. H. Maris, among others of Winfield, are probable losers by this conflagration. Mr. Maris started for Independence on Tuesday to look after some teams he sent out for freight three weeks ago that have not been heard of since. We hope the losses sustained will be lighter on everybody than was at first anticipated.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Mr. Read Robinson, a heavy merchant of Independence, visited town this week.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Market. Winfield is a good market for everything. The farmers know it for they come twenty miles to sell their produce, or exchange it for home necessaries. The article of fresh meat alone is a fair specimen: At one time we counted four wagons loaded with pork, and two loaded with buffalo and venison, standing in the streets, the owners seeking purchasers who were readily found. Prairie chickens, quail, and other small game can be had at any time.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Wheat. Winter wheat is doing well in this vicinity, and as far as heard from, throughout the country.
R. Hudson says that four acres on his farm, north of town, sowed with seed imported from Canada, cannot be beaten in the state.
A gentleman from Dutch creek reports the prospects good for a large crop.
The divide between the Walnut and Arkansas rivers west of town is settled by a wealthy and industrious class of farmers, many of whom have 160 acres under cultivation.
A great amount of spring wheat will be sowed in this locality, and judging from the rich soil and the lay of the land, the wheat harvest of Seventy-three will be heavier in Cowley county than in many counties having several years the lead in agricultural improvements.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
A Sad Loss. Joseph Dunham, who lives on Silver Creek, about two miles from Tisdale, lost a valuable span of horses, by drowning, that he had paid two hundred dollars for two weeks ago. They were hitched to the wagon by the lines and commenced backing; before Mr. Dunham could reach them from the house, they had descended the creek bank and were floundering in deep water. All endeavors to remove the harness and free the horses from the wagon were fruitless, and after a half-hour's struggle, they yielded from exhaustion. This is the second team drowned within a week: one from careless driving, the other by accident.
The small streams of Kansas are very treacherous and great care should be observed to prevent swamping during a freshet.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
McMillen & Shields wish it understood that they will not do business on Sunday.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
If you ask the price of Groceries at Ellis & Black's, you will have a smile come over your countenance that your children have not seen for years.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Do not ask for credit at the Old Log Store for they will certainly refuse you.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Road Notice.
Notice is hereby given that a petition praying for the vacation and altering of the present county road running on the south line on sections 19 and 20, in twp. 30 south of range 4 east, will be presented to the Hon. Board of County Commissioners at their next regular meeting, asking that said road be located from the northwest corner of section 30, township 30, range 4; thence south one mile; thence east on section line as near as practicable to the intersection of the Augusta and Winfield state road, crossing the Walnut river at "Warner's Ford."
ANDREW DAWSON, Principal Petitioner.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Legal Notice.
The order of the County Commissioners in regard to the extension of the time for adding the ten percent being not in accordance with the law, and the state Treasurer refusing to allow the time to be extended; therefore all taxpayers will take notice that the ten percent penalty will be placed on the tax roll on and after Feb. 1st, 1873.
A. A. JACKSON, County Clerk.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
RECAP: Petition for divorce...Catherine E. Smith, Plaintiff, vs. Edward D. Smith, Defendant. Filed in District Court...her name at the time of said marriage was Catherine E. Martindale...she was abandoned by Smith.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Road Notice.
Notice is hereby given, that there will be petition presented to the Board of County Commissioners at their next meeting, on the 4th day of February, 1873, for the location of a county road, as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of township 31, south of range 7 east, thence south on section line to southwest corner of section 7, thence east on south line of section 7 to southeast corner of said section, thence on the able route to a point where the south line of section 16, same township and range, crosses Grouse creek; thence east on said south line of section 16, to intersect the Eureka and Arkansas City state road. B. H. CLOVER, Principal Petitioner.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Dissolution Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between the under-signed, in the brewery business, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Persons indebted to the firm will settle at once with Jacob Bihlmaier, who alone receipts for debts due the firm.
JACOB BIHLMAIER.
JOHN WEISE.
QUESTION: WOULD THIS HAVE BEEN THE "CAVE BREWERY"...???
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Publication Notice.
RECAP: E. P. HICKOK, PLAINTIFF, AGAINST MICHAEL SULLIVAN AND MINNIE E. JEWETT, FIRM NAME OF JEWETT AND SULLIVAN, DEFENDANTS. Justice Court before W. M. Boyer, Justice of the Peace in and for Cowley county, Kansas.
Jewett and Sullivan will hereby take notice that they have been sued by the Justice Court....The following personal property has been attached: One black horse and one set of double harness. Action brought to recover $29.75, for services of E. P. Hickok as clerk of the District Court.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.
Market Report.
Beef, fresh, per lb.: 8 @ 15
Beef, corned, per lb.: 8 @ 10
Pork, fresh, per lb.: 10 @ 11
Pork, mess, per lb.: 10 @ 11
Sausages, per lb.: 12 @ 15
Chickens, each: 20 @ 30
Bacon, per lb.: 10 @ 11
Beans, per lb.: 8 @ 9
Butter, fresh roll, per lb.: 25 @ 30
Candies [? candles ?], per lb.: 20 @ 25
Cheese, per lb.: 55 @ 60
Coal oil, per gall.: 55 @ 60
Corn meal, 100 lbs.: 1.50
Codfish, per lb.: 10
Coffees, per lb.: 28 @ 33-1/2
Corn, canned: 30 @ 40
Peas, canned: BLANK
Tomatoes, canned: 25 @ 30
Peaches, canned: 30
Pears, canned: 40
Plums, canned: 45
Cherries, canned: 35
Berries, canned: 20 @ 35
Pineapple, canned: 40
Apples, dried, per lb.: 15
Peaches, dried, per lb.: 15
Currants, dried, per lb.: 20
Prunes, dried, per lb.: 20
Dates and figs, per lb.: 40 @ 70
Eggs per doz.: 20 @ 25
Flour per 100 lb.: $5 & $6-1/2
Graham flour, per 100 lbs.: 6.00
Hams, per lb.: 13 @ 15
Hominy, per lb.: 5
Lard, per lb.: 15
Syrups per gallon: 80 @ 1.25
Salt fish per lb.: 12 @ 15
Raisins per lb.: 25 @ 30
Rice, Carolina, per lb.: 13-1/2 @ 15
Salt per bbl.: $7.00
Cinnamon, 1/4 lb.: 25
Cloves, 1/4 lb.: 20
Nutmeg, per oz.: 10
Sardines: 20 @ 35
Soaps, Com., per lb.: 10 @ 15
Starch per lb.: 15 @ 20
Ginger per lb.: 50
Sugars per lb.: 12 @ 17
Crushed Sugar [?] per lb.: 20
Maple Sugar per lb.: 30
Teas per lb.: $1.25 @ $2.00
Vinegar per gal.: 40
Yeast powders per lb.: 50 @ 60
Potatoes per bu.: 1.25
Vegetables, scarce and high.
Lemons per doz.: 75
Cove oysters: 30 @ 35
Peanuts per lb.: 25
Powder, rifle, per lb.: 40 @ 50
Ditto, blasting, per lb.: 30 @ 40
Horse radish, grated: 25
Tobaccos, per lb.: 70 @ 1.25
Crackers, per lb.: 15 @ 20
Wash tubs, full size: $1.25
Water buckets: 30 @ 35
Brooms: 25 @ 40
Nails: 8-1/2 c.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
INDIAN COMMISSION.
The Indian Commission to audit the claims of settlers who sustained losses from the depredations of tribes along the border between the years of 1861 and 1871, will make an elaborate report in a short time, giving an itemized statement of the amount allowed each claimant. The total amount of bills presented to the board was $191,917.06, amount allowed $119,807.66. A nice little sum for our state to pay for the ravages of poor Lo on the frontier, besides assisting to support them while committing their depredations.
The Quaker policy will ruin these western states yet.
If we pay a soldiery to protect us, turn them loose and allow them to do it.
The question arose in the state senate on the fourth day and this is the opinion our statesmen have of it.
S. C. R. No. 1, in relation to Indian depredations on the frontier, was then taken up for consideration.
Mr. Edwards, in explanation of the intention of the resolution, called attention to the frequency of the depredations committed by Indians in the western portion of Kansas, and the injury it was doing the state in preventing that portion of it from being as rapidly settled as others. He said the Sioux and Arrapahoe tribes of merciless savages were fed and maintained by the government and allowed to roam at will over the western border counties of Kansas and other portions of the country, committing what depredations and acts of violence they saw fit, robbing the settlers and murdering defenseless women and children. He instanced the massacre of the two Jordan brothers, which occurred in the latter part of last September, and the captivity or murder of Mrs. Jordan, the wife of one of the boys. A most thorough search and investigation was made, but no clue has ever been obtained of Mrs. Jordan.
He instanced this as a fair specimen of the Quaker policy of the government towards the Indians. He wanted the legislature of this state to pass this resolution, send a copy to the authorities at Washington and demand of them that this matter be thoroughly investigated, means devised for the better protection of the citizens of western Kansas, and that a diligent inquiry be made by the authorities as to the fate of Mrs. JordanCa fate worse than death, if indeed she is yet alive. He was of the opinion that if the daughter of our respected president should be making a tour of the plains and should become a captive in the hands of this thieving, marauding band of Arrapahoes or Sioux, the entire force of the government would be speedily brought to her relief and rescue.
The same course should be pursued in the case of Mrs. Jordan, and the legislature of Kansas should demand protection for her citizens from the fallacious and ruinous Quaker policy of the United States government in relation to Indian affairs.
At the conclusion of Mr. Edwards' remarks the resolution was adopted unanimously.
The weakest point a man has is his pocket-book when attempt is made to reach him by taxation, and when an honest farmer is asked to pay taxes to support a worthless race of Indians and then in return for his generosity, pay them over again to remunerate a neighbor for damages sustained from a worthless gang, that are so highly fed from the country of a lenient government.
"Poor Indian!" bah! we have heard enough of it here on the border.
What Kansas wants is protection from marauding bands.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
We clip the following interesting items from the Arkansas City Traveler of the 29th.
"Parties going to Winfield can cross the Walnut on the bridge, on the west side of town."
"CORN. We want all the corn we can get on subscription, at the regular market prices."
"The interest is due on the school bonds, in this county, and there is not enough collected to pay it."
"This morning was the coldest of the winter: the thermometer standing at 16 degrees below zero, at eight o'clock."
"George O. Sweet and wife returned from an extensive tour in the North last Monday after an absence of about six weeks."
"COMING BACK. The Wilkins brothers intend returning soon. After one year's trial they have concluded there is no state like Kansas, after all."
"Had it not been for the interest manifested by E. B. Kager, in the welfare of the people of this county, the ten percent penalty would have been slowly added. While at Topeka he succeeded in obtaining a respite from the State Treasurer until February 1st, after which the penalty must be paid."
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
Ice was hauled into town yesterday from Dutch Creek, 12 inches thick.
Wanted. Ten cords of wood, at this office, on subscription for the paper.
S. H. Myton showed us one bill of $1,400 for hardware purchased while in the east.
A. B. Close of Independence was in town this week assisting Capt. Greer in the business at this end of the line.
Ephriham has gone upCinto the next block, and may be found ready to "lather and shave," next door to Marial store.
Mr. Adams announces through his card that he is prepared to attend to the tonsorial requirements of the gentlemen of Winfield. [Could not spot card.]
A good many people in Rock township are on the rampage because they did not have an opportunity to vote on the R. R. bond question.
Denial. Sheriff Parker wishes us to state for him "that the report concerning the enormous expense of boarding prisoners is maliciously false."
School Examination. There will be a Teacher's Examination held at Winfield on Saturday, February 8th, at the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Elder McQuiston delivered two very pointed discourses last Sabbath, directed more particularly to the members of the church, exhorting them to work more earnestly.
Frozen. The stage driver on the Wichita route had his hands and feet frozen while driving from Arkansas City to this point. He thawed them out and proceeded on his journey.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
Mr. Hitchcock, of the firm of Hitchcock & Boyle, made a flying visit from Belle Plain this week. This firm operates a heavy store at Belle Plain in addition to the one in Winfield.
[Later called Belle Plaine.]
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
At the third trial of the case of Willett vs. Herneman, a jury was found to agree and rendered a verdict of not guilty. The costs of the case amounted to $100, and the damage was 0.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
C. A. Bliss left this week for Columbus, Cherokee county, to inspect the workings of his capital employed in merchandising at that point, and being operated by a partner. He expects to be absent two or three weeks. The mill progresses finely.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
New Mail Route. From Winfield, by Oxford, to Sumner and back, once a week. Bidders will state distance and propose schedule. Our worthy Postmaster is now receiving bids for the above.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
The foundation is being laid for A. H. Green's new law office. It will be built on the second lot south of J. C. Fuller's Bank, will be a frame 16 x 28, with a handsomely finished front, in connection with the Bank building to be erected by M. L. Read, the coming spring. It will add much to the appearance of that part of Main street.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
There has been some trouble about the interest on the bridge bonds of this township. Trustee Short informs us that the bonds were not issued soon enough to have any interest come due this year. Not being registred by the State Auditor, they could not be certified up to the County Clerk, who makes the tax levy to meet the coupons.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
Severe Storm. We hear from all quarters of stock perishing from exposure to the inclement weather. Farmers have generally cared well for their stock, but a snow-storm such as we had last Monday, accompanied by the winds, would interfere seriously with stock having the best of comforts provided them.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
Going to Rusticate. Our new friend, Charley Hays, one of the exemplary young men of Winfield, will remove to his claim, six miles east of town, next week, to engage in the stock
business.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
Cold. From observations made by several citizens on Wednesday morning, we find that the thermometer indicated 22 degrees below zero at daylight and 18 below at sunrise.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
Fresh Arrivals. Messrs. Close & Greer received large invoices of furniture this week and are stocking their handsome rooms on Main street with a well assorted supply for furniture for this market. A heavy shipment has been made them via Wichita, and teams will start in a few days for that point to freight them over.
Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.
Teacher's Report. To the Clerk of Public School Board of Winfield, Kansas, for the month ending Jan. 25th, 1873.
Whole number enrolled, 104.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Average daily attendance, 31.
Present every day: Mary Cochran, Alice Johnson, Ettie Johnson, Cora Kenworthy, M. Virginia Weathers, Oscar Cochran, Edmond Cochran, L. Frank Freeland, Richie Mansfield, Willie J. McClellan, Willie S. Tarrant.
The first month was largely employed in correctingCin mind and habitCthe heterogeneous mass gathered from all quarters, north, east, and south, and adjusting the same to the teacher's standard of propriety.
At first, many of the pupils were disposed to indolence, and some to positive rebellion. The latter trouble has mainly disappeared, and many of those afflicted with the former disease exhibit symptoms of convalescence. Not being able to make an inspiring report for the first month, we concluded to pass it in silence.
The last month has been encouraging; our hopes are now buoyant; and while ideal excellence has been reached by few, if indeed any, yet we think it proper, as to loyalty, and commendable efforts toward perfect lessons, to report the following Roll of Honor:
Cora Bullene, Mollie Bodwell, Florence Bickel, Emma Howland, Alice Hill, Alice Johnson, Ettie Johnson, Ida J. Johnston, Virginia Weathers, Annie Kochler [Koehler ?], Ruth Kenworthy, Cora Kenworthy, Mary S. Knowles, Emma Knowles, Lutie Newman, Edmond Cochran, Harrison Hellman, Phillip Kochler, [???? NAMES WERE VERY HARD TO READ...AND LAST FEW LINES WITH MORE NAMES, I RECKON, ARE GONE.]
BEGINS AGAIN ON NEXT COLUMN...
Thomas Lowry, Marshal Land, John N. Likowski, Michael McDonnell, Amos Smiley [? Smithy ?].
UPPER ROOM.
Average daily attendance, 31.
Present every day. Ella Freelnd, Lydia A. Kenworthy, Mary L. Koehler, Jessie Millington, Annie Newman, R. W. Dever, I. E. Johnson, H. E. Likowski, Walter A. Lewis, Harold H. Mansfield, O. Orlando Menor, W. D. Menor, Richard S. Whitaker, Charles E.
Weathers.
Roll of Honor. Cora E. Andrews, Luella Blandin, M. Callie Blandin, Adida V. Boucher, P. Nellie Covert, C. Louis Crapster, F. Ella Freeland, Lydia A. Kenworthy, Mary L. Kochler, Jessie Millington, Anna Newman, Nettie C. Quarles, Ida B. Weir, R. Nellie Wiggian, Fred C. Hunt, Frank E. Howard, Frank A. Howland, I. Ernest Johnson, H. Eddie Likowski, Wm. Dean Menor, Holiday H. Menor, O. Orlando Menor, Harold H. Mansfield, Addison F. Powers, Charles E. Weathers.
Future reports will be shaped by the following schedule:
No half days absent. No times tardy. Attendance. Deportment. Scholarship. Geography, Grammar, Arithmetic, Spelling, Reading, and Punctuation, History, and Penmanship.
Average scholarship. Standing Perfect, 100.
J. B. PARMELEE,
Miss E. A. TUCKER,
Teachers.
SOME NAMES COULD BE WRONG! VERY HARD TO READ.
Winfield Courier, February 1, 1873.
TO TAXPAYERS.
WINFIELD, KANSAS, Jan. 28th, 1873.
I have seen a number of statements in regard to the taxes of our county and in justice to taxpayers I would make the following statements:
Amount of tax levied for all purposes $32,277.19
Amount outstanding Co. warrant to date 20,026.77
Amount state tax 8,343.45
Amount county tax 11,778.99
Amount township tax for the county 1,002.46
Amount school district tax for county 11,557.70
I would say in regard to the amount of county orders that the County Commissioners levied a tax last September to meet all outstanding county orders at that time, since which time a large amount of county warrants have been issued.
A. A. JACKSON, County Clerk.
Winfield Courier, February 1, 1873.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between the under-signed, in the school furniture, and other business, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business of this firm will be fixed up soon.
S. W. GREER,
W. M. BOYER.
Winfield Courier, February 1, 1873.
Ads.
ESTABLISHED MAY 1, 1870.
READ THIS!
If you want to buy
RELIABLE DRUGS,
Medicals, Chemicals, Perfumery, Stationery, etc., go to the
WINFIELD DRUG STORE.
DR. MANSFIELD.
Winfield, Kansas.
[Skipped details in ad...very lengthy.]
Winfield Courier, February 1, 1873.
CLOSE & GREER,
Dealers in
SCHOOL AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Coffins and Undertaking.
EAST MAIN ST., ONE DOOR SOUTH OF CAPT. DAVIS' LIVERY STABLE.
Winfield, Kansas.
NOTE: February 8, 1873, issue evidently not microfilmed.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
RECAP: HARD TO READ FIRST PART. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASSED A RESOLUTION DUE TO BEING ASSAILED IN ALL DIRECTIONS RE DOING THEIR DUTY WRONGFULLY.
Resolved, That we recommend and demand any and all persons that feel an interest in this matter that they get together and appoint a committee of three or more persons to thoroughly investigate and examine the books, papers, and vouchers pertaining to the proceedings of the Commissioners of this county and make public the same through the press of said county.
The scurrilous attacks made in a direct manner, arraigning them for palpable negligence and willful omission of duty, conniving with others to secure a fortune from the public purse of the county, and indirectly assailing the private character of each worthy member of the body, should meet their merited reproaches from the citizens of our county.
We do not claim that they are immaculate, nor do we sanction all their acts and at the same time know that a Board of three men could not be selected from the county that could pass acts, all of which would be acceptable, having as they do only the arguments of one side of a case to base their judgment upon.
Since the organization of this county in March, 1870, there has been issued for all expenses $23,026, in county scrip, an average of $7,675, for the annual expenses of the county . . . . [Rest obscured: skipped.]
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
Schools.
From the late report of the department of public instruction, we find that in the year 1861 there were 12 counties reporting and in 1872 sixty counties contributed a report. The whole number of children of school age in 1861, 4,901; in 1872 the increase in population had been so great as to swell the number to 165,982.
The school property of Cowley County, including buildings and grounds, furniture, and apparatus, is estimated to be worth $22,500.00, fifteen of the sixteen schoolhouses in the county having been built during the past year, on a bonded indebtedness of $30,000.00, now outstanding. Yet with all this the number of children attending school is very small compared with the number in the county of suitable age. With 2,478 persons between the ages of five and twenty-one years, our school books exhibit an enrollment of 621 with an average daily attendance of 120 for the year 1872.
This does not add any lustre to the fame we have claimned for Southern Kansas in educational matters nor does it reflect any praise upon the parents of the many children in the county who have labored unceasingly for the advancement of learning, but who have undoubtedly failed to take advantage of the privileges obtained by themselves at a heavy expense in taxes, etc.
The average daily attendance should be 80 percent of the entire emrollment. . . .
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
Legislative.
Capt. Jas. McDermott was honored with an appointment on the York-Pomeroy investi-ating committee. Pomeroy gave $7,000 to York, but says it was to hand to a banker at Independence to pay up his stock in a national bank to be established at that place, and that York used it for the purpose of defeating him and to make himself popular throughout the State.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
Bonds.
From the Arkansas City Traveler of the 12th we find the expression of the people reflected in the following.
"We do not favor the proposition for county building bonds, now before the people, because we do not reap an immediate benefit therefrom. We do favor building a temporary structure that will answer all demands and save great expense to the county. When the proper time comes we shall advocate permanent county buildings, but it will be when our incomes are greater and our taxes less."
Our people will be rejoiced over this free admission of the selfish spirit that ever actuates and controls inhabitants of rival [NEXT WORD OBSCURED].
What will be the verdict of Winfield township in this matter?
Will our people in good faith be made the dupes of a plot to re-enact the scenes of Cherryvale and Independence, by granting to Arkansas City the much coveted position of a termini of a north and south road that originates no place and has the same destination.
The court house and jail bonds of this county should be voted, yet Winfield is not so solicitous as to urge through the press a tax upon the people unless they consider it to the advantage of the county to incur this expense.
Let us have an unbiased expression of citizens of the county not swayed by unfair means that we may know in what channel the minds of the people run on the subject of home economy. You can imagine the effect that would be produced on the mind of immigrants to find in the county a tax for a railroad that goes to enrich a foreign company the same that benefits are accruing to the county, while there is not a single improvement in the county in the shape of public buildings, but a heavy expense attached for the transportation of prisoners one hundred miles to a suitable place of confinement, together with office rents, etc., that is continually leeching the hard earnings from the farmer.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
[STATE NEWS.]
The Wichita Land Office received about a half million dollars last year.
Fort Scott has struck oil.
Cowley County has better water and more tillable land than any county in the state.
Buffalo hunters have suffered severely this winter from the heavy storms, but the plains are dotted all over with teams.
Winfield has a more substantial growth than any town in the southwest.
The streets in Arkansas City have been named.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
LELAND J. WEBB,
LAWYER
AND
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office at Boyer's News Depot, Main St., Winfield, Kansas.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
AGAIN! ITEMS ARE HARD TO READ!
Improvements. Mr. Kenworthy is making some improvements on his corner ______ across the street, hauling stone for a foundation.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
Hardware. Brotherton has been sending out teams this week for the large stock of goods purchased while absent. He has now at Independence about 10,000 pounds of freight.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
New Store. We visited the new store room of Maris & Blandon on Main street, and found it a model of neatness. They are just opening a stock of drugs and toilet articles that will add much to the appearance of the store.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
The Base Ball Club of Arkansas City played a match game with the Surveyors Nine. Result: Home boys 40; Surveyors 29.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 101, I. O. O. F., has ben organized in Winfield and granted a charter by the Grand Lodge. They start under most favorable auspices and will have a good membership. The Masonic Lodge of this place is one of the most flourishing in the South, with a hall elegantly furnished.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
MARRIED. BROTHERTON - HANE. On the evening of the 12th ult., at the M. E. Church, by Rev. C. F. Williams, Hiram Brotherton and Ida Hane, both of Winfield.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
Our Mater Familias arrived from the Old Dominion a few hours ago, and regaled us with an account of the late occurrences surrounding our old home in Virginia and Ohio, which was truly refreshing. We have long been trying to solve the question, "What is home without a mother?" and had concluded there could be none. She comes to preside over the destinies of her bachelor son.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
Facilities for Telegraphing. Through the energy of Postmaster Johnston, our citizens can now receive and send messages without a trip to Wichita. The Telegraph Company has furnished Mr. Johnston a schedule with authority to receive and transmit dispatches from this offfice to Wichita. A message placed in his hands in the morning will be forwarded promptly from Wichita the same evening.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
T. G. Peyton will take charge of the Lagonda next Thursday.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
Public Notice. [Trustees Office, Winfield, Feb. 14, 1873.]
The undersigned has erected on the Bridge, Signs, cautioning persons against riding or driving over the same faster than a walk. Those parties who have been in the habit of running horses over the West Bridge, are hereby informed that the law against the same will be strictly enforced.
J. P. SHORT, Trustee.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
[CORRRESPONDENCE FROM "RESIDENT" - SILVER CREEK.]
SILVER CREEK, COWLEY CO., KANS., February 13th, 1873.
EDITOR COURIER: I take the liberty to drop you a few lines from this part of our county (Silver Creek), as your paper is the medium of news for Cowley County.
I read in your last issue a letter from the west part of our county, School District No. 61, telling us of the completion of a good school house in their district, which news I was glad to hear, and for the encouragement of others, I will state that, we too, in School District No. 40, have erected a commodious school house and furnished it with the Gothic School Desks, sold by Messrs. Close & Greer, of your place. We think that our house is the best in the county.
While on the subject, I say that I for one believe that the more bonds voted to erect school houses, the better for our county and country.
Our people are preparing to put out a heavy spring crop. Considerable wheat will be sown by our farmers this spring, and if the seed could be secured, quite a large crop would be put in. From what I can learn we will have a large influx to our neighborhood this spring. There are some good upland claims that can be taken in this portion of the county. It is rumored here about that coal has been found, but as yet the writer has not seen it. More anon. RESIDENT.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
I, James Parker, Sheriff of Cowley county, Kansas, do hereby proclaim and make known to the qualified voters of Cowley county, Kansas, that an election will be held at the several townships and voting precincts in said county, on the 1st day of March, A. D., 1873, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said county a proposition to issue the bonds of said county to the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), payable at such time and with such rate of interest as the Board of County Commissioners of said county may direct, for the purpose of erecting county buildings at the town of Winfield, in the county aforesaid.
The ballots deposited at said election shall have printed or written thereon: For the county buildings and bonds," or "Against the county buildings and bonds."
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, this 10th day of February, A. D. 1873.
JAMES PARKER, Sheriff.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
I, James Parker, Sheriff of Cowley county, Kansas, do hereby proclaim and make known to the qualified electors of Cowley county, Kansas, that an election will be held at the several voting precincts in said county, on the 1st day of March, A. D. 1873, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said county the following proposition:
To take and subscribe fifteen hundred (1,500) shares of the capital stock of the Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company, or one hundred dollars ($100) each, such subscription to be payable in the bonds of said county, said bonds to be payable thirty (30) years from their date, and to bear date of the day of their issuance, and said bonds to bear interet at the rate of seven (7) percent per annum, payable semi-annually. Principal and interest to be payable at such place in the city of New York as may be designated by the Board of County Commissioners of said Cowley county. Said bonds to become due and deliverable to said Railway Company under the existing laws of the State of Kansas, upon compliance by said Railway Company with the following conditions, to-witCime being the essence thereof:
That said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company shall construct, or cause to be constructed, and have in full operation within twenty-one months from the date of said subscription being authorized by a majority of the legal voters in said county, voting at an election to be duly called and held for that purpose, a railway of the ordinary gauge of four feet eight and one-half inches, and of a class equal to the average of Kansas railways, from the north line of said county, by way of the town of Winfield, to the city of Arkansas City, in said county, and shall establish two depots between the north line of said county and the town of Winfield, one depot at the town of Winfield, said depot to be within one hundred and twenty (120) rods of the crossing of Main street and Ninth Avenue, one depot between the said town of Winfield and the city of Arkansas City, and one depot at the city of Arkansas City, said depots to be permanently located, and adapted to the business of the said road.
That when the said railroad from the north line of said county in the direction of the town of Winfield is completed and in full operation to the said town of Winfield and the rolling stock placed thereon, one-half of said bonds shall be due and deliverable to said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company; that when the said railroad is completed and in full operation to the city of Arkansas City, in said county, the residue of said bonds shall be due and deliverable to said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company. The said Railway Company giving to said county in exchange for its bonds as delivered as aforesaid, an equal amount in valuation of the full paid up Capital Stock of the said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company.
Provided, That before the first installment on said bonds be [? landed ?], said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company shall execute to the county a good and sufficient bond approved by the Board of County Commisioners of said county of Cowley conditioned that said railway shall be completed and the rolling stock placed thereon, as herein provided.
It being understood and agreed, that should any delay or delays occur in conseqence of the interposition [?] of judicial proceedings, not brought about by the said Railway Company, or either, or any of the members of said Railway Company, or any person in the interest of said Railway Company either directly or indirectly, such delays shall not be to the prejudice or loss of the Railway Company, but that, in such case, the said Railway Company shall be allowed the full time herein designated for the completion of the said railway, and placing the rolling stock thereon that is herein provided.
The ballots deposited at said election shall have written or printed on them the words: "For the Railroad Stock and Bonds," or "Against the Railroad Stock and Bonds."
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of February, A. D. 1873 [? PAPER PRINTED 1871 ?].
JAMES PARKER, Sheriff.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
THERE WERE SOME MORE ROAD NOTICES PLACED IN FEBRUARY 15, 1873, EDITION OF WINFIELD COURIER...RECAP:
1. Petition from John B. Holmes and others, asking that a road be laid out and opened commencing on the north and south section line road, which lies on the east side of section sixteen at the point intended, by the quarter line of section sixteen, running thence west on the quarter line or as near thereto as practicable, through sections 16 and 17 terminating on the west line of section 17, township 30, south of range 4 east...dated Rock, Cowley county, Kansas, February 10th, 1873.
2. Petition presented by S. CUNNINGHAM, principal petitioner, for the location of a county road commencing at the N.W. corner of section 25, township 31, range 3; thence south on section line to the S.W. corner on section 1, township 32, range 3; thence E. about 80 rods, thence S. 45 degrees E, to intersect the line running north and south through the center of section 12, township 32, range 3; thence south on said line to intersect the State road from Winfield to Wichita, near the S.E. corner of the S.W. quarter of section 12, township 32, range 2.
3. Petition presented by J. G. Titus, principal petitioner, for a county road beginning on the same road, at the southwest corner or the northeast quarter, section 22, township 34, south of range 5 East and running northward up Silver creek along the west side of northeast quarter of section 22, and through the west half of section 15; thence a little west of north through the west half of section 10, to a point on section line 35 rods east of northwest corner of section 10, thence west along section line three fourths of a mile to county road. [??? MUCH OF THIS WAS VERY HARD TO READ...FULL OF MISTAKES, I FEAR.]
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
GEORE GRAY [? GEORGE ?]
has opened a
LAUNDRY.
On 7th Street, Winfield, Kansas.
Clothing will be called for and delivered.
Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.
Election Proclamation.
STATE OF KANSAS, COWLEY COUNTY.
At a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of the county aforesaid, on the 4th day of February, A. D. 1873, the following order was made by the said Board:
The County Clerk of Cowley county, Kansas, is hereby ordered and required to cause to be published for three consecutive weeks, in each newspaper published in said county the following election notice:
The qualified electors of Cowley county, Kansas, are hereby notified to meet at the usual places of holding elections in said county, on the 1st day of March, A. D. 1873, to vote for or against the proposition of said county taking and subscribing for fifteen hundred (1,500) shares of the capital stock of the Kansas and Nebraska Railway Com0any, of one hundred dollars ($100) each, such subscription to be payable in the bonds of said county, said bonds to be payable thirty (30) years from their date, and to bear date of the day of their issuance, and said bonds to bear interest at the rate of seven (7) percent, per annum, payable semi-annually. Principal and interest to be payable at such place in the city of New York as may be designated by the Board of County Commissioners of said Cowley county. Said bonds to become due and deliverable to said Railway Company under the existing laws of the State of Kansas, upon compliance by said Railway Company with the following conditions, to-witCtime being the essence thereof:
That said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company shall construct, or cause to be constructed, and have in full operation within twenty-one months from the date of said subscription being authorized by a majority of the legal voters of said county, voting at an election to be duly called and held for that purpose, a railway of the ordinary gauge of four feet eight and one-half inches, and of a class equal to the average of Kansas railways, from the north line of said county, by way of the town of Winfield, to "the city of Arkansas City," in said county, and shall establish two depots between the north line of said county and the town of Winfield, one depot at the town of Winfiled, said depot to be within one hundred and twenty rods (120) of the crossing of Main Street and Ninth Avenue, one depot between the said town of Winfield and "The City of Arkansas City," and one depot at the City of Arkansas City, said depot to be within one hundred and eighty (180) rods of the crossing of Summit Street and Central Avenue in the said City of Arkansas City, said depot to be permanently located, and adapted to the business of the said road.
That when the said railroad from the north line of said county in the direction of the town of Winfield is completed and in full operation to the said town of Winfield and the rolling stock placed thereon, one-half of said bonds shall be due and deliverable to said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company, that when the said railroad is completed and in full operation to the City of Arkansas City, in said county, the residue of said bonds shall be due and deliverable to said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company. The said Railway Company giving to said county in exchange for its bonds as delivered as aforesaid, an equal amount in valuation of the full paid up Capital Stock of the said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company.
REST OF THIS VERY HARD TO READ...I SKIPPED.
SIGNED BY FRANK COX, CHAIRMAN/A. A. JACKSON, COUNTY CLERK.
NEXT PAPER PRINTED SHOWS "THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1873"....PRIOR TO THIS PAPER HAD ALWAYS SHOWN "SATURDAY" ON EACH ISSUE.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
RECAP: LEGISLATIVE NEWS...Investigation Committee is still at work...gave Mr. B. F. Simpson a rigid examination yesterday. Examination of Mr. York again resumed re private interviews held with Pomeroy at Washington, in reference to the removal of the U. S. Land Office from Neodesha to Independence.
Mr. Sexton of Wilson county offered resolution:
"WHEREAS, At the joint convention for the election of U. S. Senator, Col. York, a Senator from the 24th district, made statements to the effect that he knew of certain members of this house who have Pomeroy's money burning in their pockets, and at the proper time he would point them out; and
WHEREAS, He has as yet failed to designate such "members of this house" as the people of this state were led to expect from his statements; therefore be it
Resolved, That it is but justice to this house that he be requested to make satisfactory explanation, or sustain these charges; and be it further
Resolved, That the Sergeant at Arms be directed to furnish Col. York a copy of these resolutions at the earliest practicable moment."
On motion, the resolution was unanimously adopted.
They concluded that Senator York had had his day...and more or less branded him a liar and a villain.
BILLS INTRODUCED:
Act to increase the pay of witnesses and jurors before justices of the peace.
H. B. No. 263, by Mr. McDermott: An Act to amend an Act entitled, "An Act to provide for the regulation of the running at large of animals," approved Feb. 24, 1872.
An act to provide for a herd law in the State of Kansas.
An Act for the permanent survey of land.
The most important bill passed by the house today was "An Act to amend sections 325 and 328 of article 16 of the code of criminal procedure." The bill provides that section 325 shall be amended so as to read as follows: "Whenever any person shall be convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, the costs incurred on the part of the defendant and the costs incurred on the part of the prosecution, including fees for board of defendant, shall be paid by the county in which the offense is committed, when the defendant shall be unable to pay them."
WALT.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
D. A. Millington is fencing his home place.
The Odd Fellow's Lodge was successfully organized on Tuesday evening. A large number present from neighboring lodges.
Work on the Ban't [? Bahntge ?] Block is progressing rapidly.
Not a vacant business room in town and a demand for four at present.
Dance. A nice little informal dance came off at the Lagonda, Tuesday night.
DIED. The wife of Capt. Bonnewell died on Monday at her home on the Arkansas river, above Thomasville, leaving four children.
Read the latest legislative news from the pen of our fellow-townsman, W. W. Walton, now Journal Clerk of the House of Representatives, entitled "Legislative."
Walnut Valley. The Walnut Valley Saloon and billiard hall has again changed hands. M. Pickering is now the happy owner.
A. A. Jackson is having his large business room plastered. It will be ready for occupancy in about one week.
We are indebted to W. W. Andrews for files of a Minnesota paper containing an account of the heavy storms which prevailed in the north this winter.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
Public Sale. D. Burroughs, one of the assiduous, hard-working settlers of Cowley Co., will offer his personal property for sale, on his farm on Walnut, March 5th. Mr. Burroughs will spend the summer at his old home on Walnut Hills, near Cincinnati.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
Thanks. We are indebted to Mrs. L. B. Paul and Mrs. Lillie for assistance in making out the first "square meal," on commencing housekeeping.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
Money Orders. Winfield Post-office has issued at the rate of twenty-seven money orders per week. Mr. Johnston is kept on the move to transact the business of his office.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
Change of Publication day. The COURIER will make its appearance regularly on Thursdays. Imperfect mail facilities in remote parts of the county, and the consequent failure of many of our patrons to get the paper until it was a week from the office, induces us to make this change. The farmers can now rely on getting their paper when they come to town Saturdays and not be inconvenienced by waiting for it.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
Bradish House. Mrs. Bradish has taken charge of this popular House, and announces through her card, to be found in these columns, that she will refit and refurnish it in the best of style.
Winfield is proud of her hotels, and justly so, for there is not a town in Southern Kansas that can supply the wants of nature and afford more genuine comfort to a traveler, through her hotels, than can Winfield.
AD: BRADISH HOUSE. MRS. C. M. BRADISH, Proprietress, 10th Ave., Winfield, Kansas. Having taken possession of my own house again, would announce that it is now ready for the reception of permanent and transient guests. It shall be at once remodeled and refurnished, and the table supplied with the best in the market.
Stages leave every morning for the North, and tri-weekly for the East.
ROBT. CAMP, Clerk.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
MASONIC.
ADELPHI LODGE, A. F. and A. M., Winfield, Kansas, holds its regular communications on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
ENOCH MARIS, W. M.
J. B. MUSGROVE, Secretary.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
Another Accepted. H. Sherman, a fellow typo of Meridian, Mississippi, visited us this week. He will introduce a large stock of goods into our town soon, and exhibit the enterprise that characterizes the successful printer, in the sale of a well selected stock of groceries. We welcome men of thrift with real fervor, and always extend a helping hand to the novice in business of any kind, among us.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
A Legal Change. A. H. Green will become a member of the law firm of Fairbank and Torrance with whom he becomes associated on Monday next. The new firm will occupy the post office recently built on the west side of Main street for that purpose.
The popularity of the senior member with the people of the county, combined with the enterprise of the juniors, will draw them a large amount of professional business.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
Another Departure. Dr. Headrick will sever his connection with the people of Winfield next week, called hence to Illinois, his old home, to settle a large estate placed in his hands years ago for adjustment. The case has been in litigation a number of years, and a recent decision of the Supreme court places the capital in the hands of our highly esteemed citizen for distribution. We wish the Doctor a pleasant reunion with his friends and safe return to a people dependent upon him for aid against the ills of life.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
THE CALL for a county Institute will be the ushering in of a new era in our public schools. They have been pronounced by the facilities where they are regularly held as the most instructive and beneficial meetings in school interests. The interchange of ideas respecting government and the best way of instructing the "young idea how to shoot," will be freely discussed, while the teachers in becoming acquainted, will then act in concert and be strengthened by each other's experience.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873
Presbyterian Church. The following were elected, and duly inducted into office, as a Board of Trustees of the Presbyterian church in Winfield, to serve for one year and until successors shall have been appointed, viz: Capt. S. W. Greer; D. N. Egbert, M. D., S. Darrah, Enoch Maris, W. Johnston.
This church was organized on the 19th day of January, by Rev. A. R. Naylor of Indiana, and its membership has doubled already. It promises soon to become self-sustaining. They contemplate erecting a house of worship soon, in which improvement it is hoped the citizens of Winfield and vicinity will manifest an interest.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
Building. John Smiley, contractor and builder, informs us he has contracts ahead for six dwelling and business houses and a prospect for others as soon as the weather moderates sufficiently to commence active work.
There will be more building in Winfield the coming summer than in any town in Southern Kansas.
J. M. Boyer, Esq., will build a commodious dwelling next month.
Businessmen expecting to locate in Winfield should secure their location before all the desirable stands are monopolized.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
Public Notice. The County Superintendent, after consulting with the Board of Examiners, wishes to announce that it has been decided to hold a Teachers' Institute and Examination at Winfield, sometime during the month of April. All teachers who at that time shall be engaged in teaching, or who expect to during the year, are requested to be present and take an active part in such Institute. The definite time of holding such Institute, a programme of exercises, and the preliminary arrangements, will be published in due time.
There will be no more special examinations until the time of holding such Institute.
F. A. WILKINSON,
Co. Supt. Public Instruction.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.
Church Directory.
M. E. CHURCH. Rev. C. F. Williams, Pastor. Services each alternate Sunday, at 11 o'clock a.m., and at night. Prayer-meeting, every Thursday evening.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Rev. J. B. Parmelee, Pastor. Services in the M. E. church each alternate Sabbath with their minister.
NOTE: NEXT ISSUE AFTER FEBRUARY 20, 1873, ISSUE ON MICROFILM IS THAT OF THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1873.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.
FIRST PART OF THIS ITEM MESSED UP!
The first named in the "City Ticket:"
For Mayor. J. B. Fairbank.
For Police Judge. Wallis M. Boyer.
For Councilmen: Owen F. Boyle, Alonso [?] T. Stewart, Jas. P. Short, James D. Cochran, and James M. Dever.
The other is as follows:
For Mayor. W. H. H. Maris.
For Police Judge. Add. A. Jackson.
For Councilmen: Owen F. Boyle, Samuel C. Smith, Jas. D. Cochran, Hiram S. Silver, Chas. A. Bliss.
It behooves the people of Winfield to examine into the standing of these opposing candidates, and weigh their qualifications for the different offices judiciously before entrusting to their care the welfare of our town.
GATHER THERE WERETWO DIFFERENT SLATES FOR THIS ELECTION.
Note: J. B. Fairbank in earlier papers. J. B. Fairbanks in later papers.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.
City Matters.
Winfield, March 4th.
EDITOR COURIER: Much has been said about the coming city election, and the various factions in our midst are busy circulating reports for or against this or that candidate. It seems that the principal question is that of the liquor traffic. It is a notorious fact that the otherwise good name of our town has been blackened by the curse of intemperance. It was said by one of our divines last Sabbath evening that "this is a glorious opportunity to redeem ourselves." No greater truth could have been spoken. We must elect good men to the various offices of our newly incorporated city; men whose known integrity and purity of character in the past is a sufficient guarantee for the good they can and will do us in the future. We do not lack for such men, and although some of them are not "office seekers," they are willing to take up the work and assist in carrying it through.
Monday evening a caucus was held and among other nominations made, was that of John B. Fairbank for Mayor. Mr. Fairbank is well known to all of our people; he came here at an early day and has done much for the good of the community. A Christian gentleman, he has shown his faith by his works.
Among the reports circulated is one which is false, and is only made for "political capital" against Mr. Fairbank. When the controversy between the citizens and the Town Company began, Mr. Fairbank was on the side of the citizens. Mr. Fairbank was employed to procure a continuance of the case, and he did so. He has been a consistent advocate of the rights of the citizen from the inception of the case to the present time, and has done more good for the plaintiffs than any other one man. Now, for the purpose of defeating him, it is said he is a Town Company man. No one knows more the falsity of the statement than those who make it. It is base ingratitude on the part of those who tell this story, andC"Ingratitude is the worse of crimes."
The writer knows full well the views of Mr. Fairbank and knows that he is not a "Town Company man." We are apt to look at others and judge them by ourselves; some of the very men actively engaged in circulating this report, have been "flopping" from Town Company ____________ [REST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN THIS COLUMN AND IN FACT THE LAST LINE OR TWO APPEARS TO BE GONE].
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could make money, others for popularity.
But, Mr. Editor, town-site matters do not enter into this controversyCthey are not, ought not to be an issue.
We need good, true, sober, intelligent businessmen for city officers; men who, knowing the wants of the city, will provide for them. Such a man is John B. Fairbank.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.
Below will be found the returns of the election on the bond propositions for the Kansas and Nebraska R. R., and for County Buildings.
Arkansas City gave us a little over a half vote, 129 of the 204 votes polled.
FOR THE R. R. STOCK AND BONDS.
Beaver tp.: 10
Bolton tp.: 112
Cresswell tp.: 198
Cedar tp.: 000
Dexter tp.: 000
Maple tp.: 7
Ninnescah tp.: 7
Omnia: 000
Otter: 000
Guthries precinct: 000
Pleasant Valley: 45
Richland tp., Barker's precinct: 000
R. T. Groom's precinct: 000
Rock Creek: 87
Silverdale: 14
Coburn's precinct: 000
Spring Creek: 000
Sheridan: 000
Tisdale: 2
New Salem precinct: 000
Vernon: 4
Windsor tp., Lazette precinct: 4
Do do Armstrong's precinct: 000
Winfield: 344
TOTAL: 834
AGAINST THE R. R. STOCK AND BONDS.
Beaver: 42
Bolton: 1
Cresswell: 6
Cedar: 39
Dexter: 120
Maple: 40
Ninnescah: 37
Omnia: 39
Otter: 17
Guthrie's precinct: 62
Pleasant Valley: 16
Richland tp., Barker's precinct: 76
Do do Groom's do: 33
Rock Creek: 21
Silverdale: 50
Coburn's precinct, not heard from.
Spring Creek: 43
Sheridan: 60
Tisdale: 106
New Salem precinct: 22
Vernon: 70
Windsor tp., Lazette precinct: 145
Do do Armstrong's precinct: 26
Winfield: 43
TOTAL: 1,114
FOR AND AGAINST THE COUNTY BUILDINGS AND BONDS.
FOR AGAINST
Beaver 11 41
Bolton 19 89
Creswell 75 129
Cedar 00 39
Dexter 00 120
Maple 5 42
Ninnescah 22 21
Omnia 1 38
Otter 00 17
Guthrie's precinct 00 61
Pleasant Valley 14 47
Richland tp., Barker's precinct 17 50
Do do Groom's do 27 7
Rock Creek 38 59
Silverdale 00 43
Coburn's precinct not heard from.
Spring Creek 00 43
Sheridan 00 60
Tisdale 1 108
New Salem precinct 5 23
Vernon 14 64
Windsor tp., Lazette precinct 14 136
Do do Armstrong's precinct 00 26
Winfield 406 4
TOTAL: 669 1,291
GRAND TOTAL: 1,990
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.
A Card.
EDITOR COURIER: I have been advised that my name is being used by certain parties for Mayor at the coming election. I desire to say that I will not be a candidate, but as I was chiefly instrumental in getting the charter, I am truly anxious that the city offices shall be filled by our best men. And it is unusually necessary at this time that we fill the highest office in the city with a man of high standing with the people of the county. Believing W. H. H. Marris to be that man, I shall cheerfully support the Citizen's Ticket, headed by him.
J. M. ALEXANDER.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.
A Card.
EDITOR COURIER: I positively decline to become a candidate for any office at the city election to be held the 7th of March.
R. R. SAFFOLD.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.
List of Letters remaining in the
Post-office at Winfield, Kansas, March 1st, 1873.
Thomas Anderson; Enos W. Buffington; Thomas W. Dickin (3); Kendal E. Dryden; William Davis; Hustin Erwin; John Flink; L. F. Fisher (3); J. C. Fislor; James Greenshields; Samuel Harrison; Howe; John N. Hall; F. M. Higginbottom; Frank K. Johnson; Louis P. King; Milton Laycock; Emmet Mark; Mrs. A. McLellan; McMiller; Mrs. Jane Melson; Edward Province; John Pack; Peter Pixler; Richard Page; Francis Stillway; Jacob B. Shin; C. W. Smith; Thomas Tharp; Sammie Taylor; Joseph D. Wilson; T. F. Weels; W. E. Woodard; Philo Winter; Win Winfred; Elemuel Wilson; C. R. Wilson.
Persons calling for the above will please say "Advertised."
T. K. JOHNSTON, Postmaster.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.
ADS:
J. M. REED, PAINTER, Winfield, Kansas.
All orders for House or Carriage Painting, Sign-writing, Graining, Glazing And all work in the line, attended to promptly. Shop over Rice and Ray's carpenter shop, north Main street.
B. CONOVER, PAINTER, Winfield, Kansas.
Painting, Sign-writing, Kalsomining, Paper hanging, and all kinds of work in the painting line. Leave orders at the store of L. B. Paul, Main St., one door south of Lagonda House.
T. J. JONES & CO.,
House, Sign and Ornamental Painters,
WINFIELD, KANSAS.
Paper-hangers, Kalsominers, and Gilders. Work warranted.
Office and paint rooms two doors south of Winfield Bank, Main Street.
SUITS & WOOD,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law,
Winfield, Kansas.
Will practice in all the courts of the State, U. S. District and Circuit Courts and U. S. Land Office.
WINFIELD BANK, OF J. C. FULLER.
Bank building located at corner 9th Ave. and Main St.,
Winfield, Kansas.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.
Fairbank, Torrance & Green have removed to their new office.
Work on the new bank building is being pushed ahead rapidly.
Charley Baker has opened a very neat billiard hall and saloon on Main stret.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.
Read and reflect over Hitchcock & Boyle's advertisement, new this week.
AD: HITCHCOCK & BOYLE, Proprietors of the OLD RELIABLE General Store. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Dealers in EVERYTHING. AN EXAMINATION of our stock and prices will convince the closest buyer that we are selling goods at BOTTOM PRICES for cash.
SPECIALTY: Fair dealing with all.
[No street address given.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.
Capt. Folks of the Oxford Press called on the COURIER this week.