ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER
[Beginning with Wednesday, October 15, 1879.]
Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879 - FRONT PAGE.
In Southwestern Kansas.
Railroads are penetrating every section of Southwestern Kansas, and in a few months that beautiful and fertile section of our State will be supplied with abundant transportation facilities. The A. T. & S. F. Co. has completed the extension of its Wichita line to Winfield and to Wellington, and these two roadsCwhich branch near the Sumner county lineCare being extended southward from Winfield to Arkansas City. The A. T. & S. F. Co. also has a branch completed from Emporia to Eureka, and this line is being extended through Elk County. The L. L. & G. extension from Independence has been completed to Elk Falls, and grading is progressing westward to the Cowley County line. The St. Louis & San Francisco Road is completed from Oswego to Cherryvale, and graded up the Neosho Valley to Fredonia, Wilson County. Work on the Missouri Pacific from Paola, southwest, is being energetically prosecuted, and this company is evidently determined on building a long line through Kansas. It has secured local aid in Miama, Coffey, and Woodson counties, and now has agents in Greenwood and Butler. The completion of all these linesCand they are all legitimate enterprisesCwill give Southwestern Kansas the best possible transportation facilities. Champion.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879.
The greatest curiosity we have seen for many a day was a pair of boots which had been torn off the feet of D. B. Wells, living in Pleasant Valley township, by lightning. It occurred in this way.
During the storm of Friday afternoon the lightning struck the chimney of Mr. Wells' house, passing down the chimney and stove pipe into the stove, and it found its way out at the stove door, which was standing partly open. Mr. Wells was walking across the house, and was about halfway between the stove and outside floor, when the lightning struck his ankles, passing down his boots, completely riddling them, and carrying some of the pieces away. We never saw a pair of boots more completely demolished. The strangest thing of the affair, however, was that the man remained unhurt, except a slight break of the flesh of the ball of one foot and the large toe of the other. In two or three hours he was up again and able to walk about. His twelve-year-old son, who was standing in the door, was so stunned that he was thrown to the floor. If you can trot out a more miraculous escape than this, we would like to hear it.
Daily Telegram.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879.
The following letter from the Acting Commissioner we publish as interesting reading for those who have held adverse opinions. We are advised that the department will also revoke the order granting the privilege of grazing in the Territory.
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR.
OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23rd, 1879.
H. D. REESE, Tahlequah, C. N., Indian Territory.
SIR: I am in receipt, by your reference, of a communication to you from J. R. Russell and others asking to be informed whether Cherokees are allowed to live on the Cherokee lands west of the Arkansas river, until it is appropriated for the settlement of other Indians.
In reply I have to inform you that the Cherokees will not be permitted to settle and reside in the country west of 96, known as the Cherokee outlet.
Very Respectfully,
E. J. BROOKS, Acting Commissioner.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879.
The Republican meeting at the City Hotel last Saturday night was represented by members of both parties, and the arguments in support of why Republicans should vote the straight ticket were sensible.
The explanation of Winfield on railroad matters gave but little satisfaction to our citizens, though that question has nothing to do with the Republican party.
Whether Winfield was willing, or not, to assist Arkansas City in obtaining the road is a side issue, and as we have secured the prize, we can very well afford to put that question at rest.
If we act with a united effort as Republicans, the victory will be an easy one, and just at the time when Republican success is very essential to the prosperity of the town. Judge Coldwell's remarks on National politics were convincing and the intelligent members of the Democratic party, who were present, felt their application. The policy pursued in the South, by the Democratic party, in electing officers by a small minority vote, was fully exposed and the danger of giving aid to such a policy strongly presented.
As Mr. Hackney said in his remarks, the election this fall is the skirmish line of what is to follow at the next Presidential election, and the chief aim of the Democracy is to keep the Republican ranks split, so as to capture our divided strength twelve months from now.
The success of the Democracy this fall is but a small consideration with them, further than a grip on what they hope to attain one year hence, and it is left to you, as Republican, to say whether you are ready to turn this government over to the party that for four long years shot your kindred from the brush, murdered the feeble and the aged in their homes, and on the field plundered the pockets of the dead soldier. Close up the ranks boys, and vote as you shot.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879.
Alas! Another Typo Gone!
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The Hon. Ben Gardner and His Royal Highness, Guss Ivey, of Cherokee fame, are on a bum in the salubrious climate of Colorado. They recently graced the printing offices in this city with their presence, but King whiskey did much to poison Ivey and little Ben was alive to temptation. A few scattering debts and a nocturnal ride has sent them where wrong can hide from fear and the weary find some rest. Their absence brought the first intimation to us of their departure, and this accounts for the tardiness of the TRAVELER this week.
The frequent rains of late have raised the water in the Arkansas river.
S. P. Channell has gone to Leavenworth to attend a meeting of the Masonic Order.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879.
Dr. H. D. Kellogg, of Emporia, has sold his drug store in that city to a firm from Ohio.
A train of wagons with Indian drivers and loaded with corn, left town for the Territory on Tuesday.
Two small brick houses are going up near Leonard's addition. The city seems to be crowding south.
Mr. Searing rejoices now as the water in the Walnut river enables him to do a rushing business at the mill.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879.
Mails now leave for Salt City and Wellington twice a week, having commenced semi-weekly since the 1st inst.
Mail for Okmulgee and the agencies below in the Indian Territory leave here Mondays and Thursdays of every week.
Mrs. Lizzie Porch and daughter, of Marion, Ohio, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson, of Arkansas City.
Hon. M. R. Leonard and Mayor Mitchell left for Topeka last Saturday to find relief for the pain that is felt from that cooked goose.
The late rains have not extended south of the Salt Fork in the Territory, and vegetation has the appearance of eternal drouth in that region.
Mr. Kniseley has purchased the building formerly occupied by Dr. Kellogg, as a drug store, and will use the same for a saloon in the future.
The late proprietor of the Pacific House, Wichita, has leased the City Hotel at this place and will open the house to the public in a few days.
Mr. Alexander of Wichita gave the Traveler a call this morning. He is looking at our town with a view of establishing a clothing house here.
The brick walls on the new building of Howard Bros. are being laid with rapidity, and their store house will soon be one of the ornaments of Summit street.
Frank Wood, of Wichita, made Arkansas City a flying visit on Sunday morning last, and returned on the evening train. This is a decided improvement on the old way.
The County Commissioners on Monday delivered to Mr. Joab Mulvane, financial agent of the C., S. & F. S. railroad, seventy-two thousand dollars in accordance with contract.
Messrs. Matlack and Endicott are showing their faith in the future of the city by the commencement of another kiln of brick to the tune of 150,000 and the best of all, parties are ready to take them off their hands, lay them up, and put a stock of goods in the buildings.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879.
The military captured ten desperadoes last Wednesday at the mouth of the Cimarron river. This makes twenty-two of the outfit that have been captured during the last two weeks.
The new Post Office called Bitter Creek will soon be opened at John Dean's, about two miles west of the county line on the route to South Haven. The old office of Ketty has been
abolished.
There will be a republican meeting at the Elisha Parker school house, east Creswell, on Saturday night next, and it is to be hoped a full house of earnest republicans will be present to hear the arguments of good speakers.
For the first time in the history of Arkansas City, the late rains made the principal streets rather muddy. This absence of mud was not owing to the want of rain in the past, but to a change in the character of the earth on the grade.
We acknowledge the receipt of a complimentary to the military hop, on Thursday night at the City Hotel. Lieutenant Cushman and his detachment are renowned for doing whatever they undertake in the best style, and those who attend will be sure of a good time.
Charlie Parker's new building approaches completion and the front makes a good showing for our building stone and the ability of our workmen to do a nice job. Charley says it is at the service of any merchant desiring to locate up street, and he will build another shop.
The good order maintained by Captain Sanford in his saloon is commendable. The class that drink to excess are generally noisy and disorderly, but Cap. adopted the rule at the start that liquor should not be furnished the tippler at his saloon, for intoxication. This is an improvement on the general way of liquor traffic.
The detachment of military stationed at this place will give a grand hop at the City Hotel on Thursday night. "The boys in blue" have been with us for several months, and their gentlemanly bearing and social qualities have won the friendship of our people. Turn out and show that you appreciate a good thing by attending the hop.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879.
The Methodist Episcopal Aid Society meets at the parsonage October 8th for the purpose of reorganizing and electing the following officers: For President, Mrs. S. E. Sanford; Vice President, Mrs. Stevens; Treasurer, Mrs. Russell; Secretary, Mrs. Baker. All members of this society wil please meet at the parsonage Wednesday, October 22nd, at 1 o'clock.
The first social of the season will be held at the residence of the Rev. Laverty Friday evening at 7 p.m., October 24th, which will be followed by socials given regularly every two weeks. A general invitation is cordially extended to all the churches, strangers, and friends. Remember also the ladies of the M. E. church will give the annual Thanksgiving dinner. Future notice will be given in detail ere long.
Creswell Township Sabbath School Convention.
The first meeting of the Creswell Township Sabbath School Association is to be held in the 1st Presbyterian church, Arkansas City, Kansas, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24th and 25th. Exercise to commence Friday evening at 72 o'clock, of which the following is a programme.
SKIPPED PROGRAMME...THOSE CONDUCTING WERE:
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Rev. McClung, Rev. Laverty, Dr. Reed, W. J. Harris, W. Spray, Rev. McClanahan, J. P. Henderson, Rev. Thompson, A. Saray, Rev. Swarts, Dr. Carisle [?], J. J. Broadbeur, and C. W. Terwilliger.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879.
Is there no city ordinance to prohibit throwing garbage into the streets? Last week someone threw the head of a hog in front of a butcher shop into the street where it lay rotting, and now in front of a grocery on Summit street a large quantity of rotten apples has been thrown. If there is any ordinance against such things, for the health and comfort of the citizens, it ought to be rightly enforced.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879.
Retail Market Report.
Flour, per 100 lbs., $3.00
Corn, per bushel, 20 to 25 cents
Oats, per bushel, 20 to 25 cents
Potatoes, per bushel, 80 cents to $1.00
Sweet potatoes, per lb., 5 cents
Onions, per peck, 50 to 60 cents
Cabbage, per head, 5 to 15 cents
Turnips, per peck, 15 cents
Beans, per lb., 5 cents
Cranberries, per lb., 15 cents
Coffee, per lb., 18 to 35 cents
Sugar, per lb., 10 to 122 cents
Rice, per lb., 10 to 122 cents
Prunes, per lb., 122 cents
Tea, per lb., 25 cents to $1.00
Crackers, per lb. 10 to 15 cents
Cheese, per lb., 15 cents
Bacon, per lb., 7 to 8 cents
Canvased Ham, per lb., 15 cents
Shoulders, per lb., 6 cents
Steak, beef, per lb., 8 to 10 cents
Roast, beef, per lb., 8 to 10 cents
Boiling pieces, beef, 5 to 7 cents
Steak, pork, per lb., 8 to 10 cents
Roast, pork, per lb., 7 to 10 cents
Ribs, pork, per lb., 3 to 5 cents
Sides, pork, per lb., 8 cents
Michigan apples, per peck, 60 cents
Soap, per bar, 5 to 82 cents
White Fish, per lb., 10 cents
Salt Fish, per lb., 10 cents
Mackeral, per lb., 10 cents
Pickled Codfish, per lb., 10 cents
Rope, per lb., 122 cents
J. H. PHILLIPS.
Arkansas City, October 12, 1879.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879.
Agent Meeker's Death.
THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN SAFE.
LOS PINOS AGENCY, Col., Oct. 6. An Indian runner, through in eighteen hours from White river, arrived at midnight. Chief Douglas sends word to Chief Ouray that all the women and children are safe at his house. He has turned the money and papers over to the agent's wife, so that Ouray need have no fears from the White river Utes, whose fight is an affair of their own.
The Indians report that Ja___'s [PART OF THIS WORD IS BLANKED OUT...ALL IT SHOWS IS "JA 'S"] band, known as the Denver Indians, are doing the fighting. Two Indians entered the office, seized the agent, threw him on the floor, and shot him through the head. The agency employees and troops attacked them simultaneously. The employees took refuge in a building, which was fired, and the men were shot while attempting to escape. Chief Ouray says there is no danger here. All is quiet at the agency.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879.
Plenty of Bran at Searing's Mill.
I have 150 town lots I propose to sell cheap for cash.
C. M. SCOTT.
Wheat wanted by A. A. Newman.
I have five tracts of land and two tracts of timber I will sell in quantities to suit purchasers.
C. M. SCOTT.
I will sell my house and lot on Summit street for $1,200.
C. M. SCOTT.
Ladies new Kids at O. P.'s.
New Meat Market, opposite City Hotel.
Fresh Sausage every day, at the Meat Market opposite the City hotel.
Sweet Cider, fresh from the press, 5 cents a class, 15 cents per quart, at J. H. Phillips.
Fresh Pork every day. Four lbs. fresh lard for 25 cents, at J. H. Phillips.
Neighbor, tell the new-comer to bring his grist to Speers' Steam Mill.
For good XXXX Flour go to Speers' Mill.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
A. W. Patterson is sick with fever.
Our hotels are crowded with strangers.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
Where is that landlord for the City Hotel?
Judge Knight called on Friday last. Come again.
Dr. Carlisle is very low with fever, in Bolton township.
Wheat is rolling into Winfield at one dollar per bushel.
Dr. J. T. Shepard has purchased the McMullen property at this place.
A. A. Newman paid one dollar per bushel for wheat last Monday morning.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
Work on the railroad grade is progressing through the bottom north of town.
General Manager Strong is in New York and will return to Topeka the last of this week.
Col. Steele, of Ohio, is here looking after his mail routes. We find him a social gentleman.
Amos Spray's team of mules ran away on Monday night and finally brought up in the Arkansas river.
Mr. LeRoy Millington and partner were in the city yesterday looking for a change for investment.
Rev. Cairns, of the Baptist church, will fill the pulpit at the First Presbyterian church next Sabbath at 3:45 p.m.
The bridge on the road just north of George McIntyre's has been repaired and teams can now cross with safety.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
We call the attention of the public to Stanton's new ad. The hungry can be supplied at all hours at his restaurant.
AD: CITY RESTAURANT, A. W. STANTON, Proprietor.
Meals at all hours at 25 cents, or $3.00 per week. First door south of Hermann Godehard's Grocery Store.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
The crossing on the railroad grade southeast of town is in bad condition and should receive the attention of the dads.
Another Indian outbreak in Arizona. The action of the Democratic Congress in reducing the army has been fraught with great evil.
Parr was arrested and taken before the police court last Monday for assault on a soldier. He paid the fine, but how about the soldier?
Mr. George Newman, of Emporia, is in the city visiting A. A. Newman's family. Mr. Newman has many friends here who will always welcome him.
The northeast corner of Summit Street and Central Avenue, now occupied by Judge Christian, has been purchased of Mr. Sodon by Frank Speers, for $1,000.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
Newman and Mitchell are erecting a handsome bath house at their mineral springs in Salt City, and in another year there will be a grand rush to that favorite resort.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
Report says that Prof. Mowry has purchased of Dr. Shepard his stock of drugs. We congratulate Prof. Mowry on his return to business, and heartily wish him success.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
A large number of strangers have visited our office during the last week, and complain of the high price of town property. Can't our real estate men accommodate all?
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
There will be erected at the Ponca Agency very soon a new school building, which will still further improve the Agency, and also teach the young Indian how not to shoot.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
Bi. Terrill's hack will arrive daily from Winfield at 11 o'clock a.m., and return at 4 o'clock p.m. Those who desire conveyance by this line can leave orders with A. W. Patterson at his livery stable.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
Mrs. R. C. Haywood, accompanied by Mr. Haywood's mother and Mr. and Mrs. Haven, of Fredonia, New York, arrived here on Tuesday last. Mrs. Haven is an invalid, and has come here in hopes of benefit from this climate.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
The Secretary of the Interior expressed himself highly pleased with things at Ponca Agency and seemed to think that for the amount expended a great deal had been accomplished. No better compliment could be paid their Agent.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
Joseph Schuster has shown us a crop of apple blossoms taken from his orchard five miles east of town. This is the second time this season his orchard has bloomed and several of the same trees bore fruit a few weeks ago. Who can beat this?
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
Wheat has advanced to a dollar in the Winfield market.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
DIED. Oct. 20th, 1879, in Arkansas City, at the residence of Dr. J. T. Shephard, Harry Dixon, aged two years. The circumstances attending the death of this little child are peculiarly sad. Three weeks ago the father of this little boy was taken ill at Caldwell, and in a few days was a corpse. A week followed and the mother was carried to the grave, leaving four little orphans. Last week little Harry was taken sick, and on Monday passed from earth.
The remaining members of this once happy family are three little children, the youngest a babe, in poor health, in the care of their aunt, Mrs. Shepard, who will continue to do all for them that the deepest affection can bestow. Verily, these little ones will have the sympathy of every heart.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
Creswell Township Sabbath School Convention.
The first meeting of the Creswell Township Sabbath School Association is to be held in the 1st Presbyterian church, Arkansas City, Kansas, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24th and 25th. Exercise to commence Friday evening at 72 o'clock.
Participants named: Rev. McClung, Rev. Laverty, Dr. Reed, W. J. Harris, W. Spray, Rev. McClanahan, J. P. Henderson, Rev. Swarts, Dr. Carlisle, J. J. Broadbent, and C. W. Terwilliger.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
Retail Market Report.
Flour, per 100, $3.00
Corn, per bushel, 20 to 25c
Oats, per bushel, 20 to 25c
Potatoes, per bushel, 75 to $1.00
Sweet potatoes, per lb., 3c
Onions, per peck, 50 to 60c
Cabbage, per head, 5 to 10c
Turnips, per peck, 10c
Beans, per lb., 5c
Cranberries, per lb., 15c
Coffee, per lb., 18 to 35c
Sugar, per lb., 10 to 122 c
Rice, per lb., 10 to 122 c
Prunes, per lb., 122 c
Tea, per lb., 25c to $1.00
Crackers, per lb., 10 to 15c
Cheese, per lb., 15c
Bacon, per lb., 8c
Canvased Ham, per lb. 15c
Shoulders, per lb., 6c
Steak, beef, per lb., 8 to 10c
Roast, pork, per lb., 7 to 10c
Ribs, pork, per lb. 3 to 5c
Sides, pork, per lb. 7c
Michigan apples, per peck, 60c
Soap per bar, 3 to 10c
White Fish, per lb. 10c
Salt Fish, per lb., 10c
Mackerel, per lb. 10c
Pickled Codfish, per lb., 10c
Rope, per lb., 122 c
J. H. PHILLIPS.
Arkansas City, Oct. 21, 1879.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
Lawrence, Kansas, Oct. 14. The Cheyenne raiders, who have been confined in our county jail all summer were taken to the courthouse yesterday afternoon at four o'clock. Mr. Jetmore, who acted as prosecuting attorney, arrived only a few moments before the case was called. He asked for a continuance of the case to next week, saying that he had no knowledge of the case himself, but had been notified by the Attorney General to report here and answer, and that he expected witnesses on. The papers on which the charge of venue to this court from Ford county was granted were read by Mr. Moehler, attorney for the Indians. He said the Indians had always been ready for trial and objected to any postponement. A letter was read from the County Attorney of Ford county, stating that one of the important witnesses for the prosecution was in Texas, another in Nebraska, and another in Arizona, and requesting that a plea of nolle prosequi be entered if a continuance was not granted. Judge Stephens said the prosecution had had plenty of time in which to prepare for the case, and denied the motion for a continuance. A nolle was thereupon entered by Mr. Jetmore, and the court turned the Indians over to Agent Miles, who was present. Thus the case was disposed of and the raiders go unpunished. The Indians are at the Lawrence House today, but will go West tomorrow with Attorney Moehler. They will go as far as Salina for a pleasure trip, and then proceed to their agency. The late captives are six in number, and answer to the euphonious names of Wild Hog, Left Hand, Big Thorn, Noisy Walker, Blacksmith, and Tangled Hair. Old Crow, wife, and daughter, and the wife and daughter of Wild Hog and several other Indians are here as witnesses.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.
The scene of carnage and desolation that alone was left, when General Merritt arrived at White River Agency, to tell of the Indian massacre, is described in graphic colors in the Inter Ocean dispatches this morning. No living creature was left to bear witness to the horrible affair. Only the smoldering ashes and the stripped and mutilated bodies of the victims remained. No trace was left of the women. They had been carried away to meet a fate worse than death. Their children were also taken captive, and, with the women, will doubtless be held as hostages. The savages, after the massacre, made good their retreat, to what point is unknown, but it is surmised they have gone to join the Southern Utes. The question which occurs is, how soon will they be again drawing supplies from an agency, and whether any effective effort will be put forth to properly punish them for the atrocity. The affair is one that requires very different treatment from the ordinary "pacification" performance, by which the savages are relieved from all responsibility for their barbarities and, encouraged to repetition of them. Inter Ocean.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
WINFIELD, KANSAS, Oct. 27, 1879.
EDITOR TRAVELER:
In response to your request that I should furnish you an opinion for publication regarding the legal right of U. S. soldiers stationed in the county, and persons employed in the con-struction of the railroads now being built through the county, to vote at the approaching election for county officers, I take pleasure in replying as follows.
1. A U. S. soldier cannot be given a residence in this State by being stationed within its limits, so as thereby to give him the right to vote.
2. A person should be allowed to vote when he is either a native or naturalized citizen of the U. S., or has declared his intention to become a citizen, conformably to the laws of the United States on the subject of naturalization, and has resided in this state for six months next preceding the election, and in the township or ward in which he offers to vote at least thirty days next preceding the election.
The term "residence" does not merely mean the presence of a person in the State, township, or ward for the length of time mentioned in the statute. In order to acquire a residence which will entitle one to vote, he must have permanently resided in the State, and have been an actual resident of the township or ward, for the period required by the statute, having come there for the purpose of making it his home, and not for a temporary purpose only.
If a person has come into the county on business, or for the purpose of doing a job of work, with the intention of leaving the county when such business or work is completed, he has not gained such a residence as the statute contemplates. The mere fact that a man has his family with him does not entitle him to vote, unless he has acquired such a residence as I have above indicated.
The argument, so often pressed, that if a person is not allowed to vote at the place where he offers to vote, he will lose his vote altogether, is without any weight. The only question is, whether he has the right to vote here under the laws of this State.
It is the duty of every judge of election to challenge any person offering to vote, whom he shall know or suspect not to be a qualified elector.
The taking of the statutory oath, to the effect that a person is a legal voter, does not entitle him to vote, if he is in fact not a legal voter; and if the judges suspect that such a person is not a legal voter, they are authorized to administer oaths to witness and inquire into the legal qualifications of the person offering to vote. If satisfied that he has no right to vote, they ought to reject his vote, notwithstanding he has taken the statutory oath.
If the expression of the foregoing opinion shall have any influence in the suppression of illegal voters, if any be offered, at the coming election in this county, I shall be richly repaid for the time consumed in writing it. Very Truly,
E. S. TORRANCE, County Attorney.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
The outlook for an Indian war in Colorado is very fair.
O. P. Houghton is building an addition to his dwelling house.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Ed. Horn is up from the Ponca Agency to take in the sights in our city.
S. P. Channell has the Boss dooryard fence, and it adds much to the good appearance of his place.
L. Lippman will not remove his mill, now on Grouse, for some six weeks, and orders will be filled at the mill.
The Literary will meet at the school house on Friday night, November 7th. Turn out and help the good cause along.
Mrs. Rube Houghton came up from the Ponca Agency last week and her many friends will find her at her fathers.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Bi. Terrill has been awarded the contract to carry the mail on the route from Arkansas City to Okamulkee, semi-weekly.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
The contractor on the grade work feels confident that the cars will be running into Arkansas City about the 15th of November.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Mr. Squares, of Vernon township, has been out on the Republican canvass and reports that the political outlook never was better.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Samuel Hoyt, of Magog, Canada, is in the city. Mr. Hoyt generally makes us annual visits looking after his loans in this latitude.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Cyrus Benedict, of Ohio, the brother of the old firm of Benedict Bros., is here on a visit. If he possesses the social qualities of the old firm, he will attract the attention of our people.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
John Whistler, for many years trader at the Sac Agency, and a large property holder at that place, gave the TRAVELER a call on Saturday, and left here on the new route on Sunday morning.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
The railroad ticket office at Wellington was robbed on Friday night between the hours of ten and twelve by four highwaymen. They secured about $700 and decamped for parts unknown.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Dr. Kellogg, who formerly resided here, has returned and will resume the practice of his profession. We hear of others who will return to this vineyard, to reap the benefits of a railroad terminus.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
James Ridenour's brother, who is a physician, is in the city. Also Jim's uncle and aunt, a nephew, niece, two cousins, and some others of the family. They propose to stay and see the town grow.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Al. Pruden and family have gone to Dayton, Ohio, on a visit to the old people. They will be absent about six weeks. Al. is one of the old settlers in this county, and has friends wherever he is known.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
John Williams is putting in a basement under the Arkansas City House, and will store it with the good things that the public enjoy to eat. John always has a full house and serves every man alike.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
A. J. Uttley was tried and convicted at the last term of the Federal Court, in Leaven-worth, for the robbery of the post office at Osage Mission. He has been sent to the Missouri Pen for eight years.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Miss Mattie Mitchell is teaching in Bolton Township. Miss Mattie is one of our accom-plished young ladies who has been raised from childhood and educated in our city to do honor to any position she may be called to fill.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Mrs. Searing, the wife of Maj. Searing, came down on the train last Thursday. She has come to take up her home with the Major in Arkansas City, and will prove an important acquisition to society in our town.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Col. Scott, for twenty years a resident of New Orleans, and a brother of W. R. Scott, is at the Central Avenue on a visit. Col. Scott is a polished gentleman and possesses in a high degree a stock of general information.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
October 28th, 1879. I thank the people of Arkansas City and vicinity for their liberal patronage during my stay here, and most respectfully solicit the same on my return, which will be at no distant day.
Luke Smith, Proprietor, California Tent Gallery.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
We notice from our exchanges that the courts are overthrowing the titles to the school sections on the Osage Indian lands. The treaty with the Osages made no provision for any of these lands to be appropriated for a school fund, but are in trust for the exclusive benefit of that tribe of Indians.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Mr. C. U. France, the former proprietor of the Pacific House at Wichita, has leased the City Hotel in our town, and will be ready to entertain the public in a day or two. Mr. France had a large run of patronage in the old Pacific and he he will continue to serve the public with the best the market affords at the City Hotel.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Dr. Minthorn's family have arrived and settled in their new home northwest of town near Hon. C. R. Mitchell's. The Dr. is a thorough physician, having graduated at the Jefferson college, Pennsylvania, also at the State Medical University of Iowa. Give him a call when you need a physician and he will render you efficient service.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
There will be a meeting of the Cowley County Horticultural Society held at the court-house in Winfield, on the 10th day of November, 1879, at 2 o'clock p.m. All residents of Cowley County, and others interested, are cordially invited to be present and assist in the deliberations.
J. CAIRNS, President.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
We understand that Dr. H. J. Minthorn has decided to make Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas, his home. In leaving this neighborhood of which he has been a member for over twenty years, and in which he practiced his profession for the past six years, the doctor leaves behind him a large circle of friends, who, while they regret to lose him, wish him a large measure of success in his new field of labor. Having been very successful in his practice as well as in building up a large business, we hope a still wider field of usefulness may be opened to him in his chosen locality. West Branch Local Record.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
The first social event of the season was given last night at the residence of A. A. Newman, in honor of Mrs. George Newman, of Emporia. At 8 o'clock the elite of the city began to gather, and soon the cottage on the corner was filled with the gay and social, who passed the evening as one of the delightful events of their lives. Mrs. George Newman is an accomplished pianist and the sweet music that filled the midnight hour not only charmed the ear but bore testimony of her talent.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Township Treasurer's Report.
To cash received of W. E. Gooch $113.80
To amount received of County Treasurer $1,301.94
To cash received for sale of house $25.00
Total: $1,170.74
By amount paid on Script issued by W. W. Berkey $1.00
By amount paid on Script issued by H. Chamberlain $181.15
By amount paid on Script issued by T. McIntire $415.16
By amount paid on Script issued by Jas. L. Huey $195.52
By amount paid on Script issued by A. Walton $366.72
Total: $1,159.55
Balance on hand October 28, 1879 $11.19
S. B. ADAMS, Treasurer.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Ads.
CITY HOTEL, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
This house has been remodeled and is now ready for business. A good sample room. Give me a call.
C. U. FRANCE, Proprietor.
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Pure Apple Cider at H. Godehard's.
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J. H. Phillips sells more apples than any man in town.
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Gen. Grant has removed his News Depot into Ridenour's shop.
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I have removed my stock of stationery to Ridenour's jewelry store. D. GRANT.
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Plenty of Bran at Searing's mill.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
STRAYED.
Strayed from the premises of James Felton, five miles east of Newman's mill, on Thursday night, October 23, 1879, one sorrel mare, with white face, white legs, and branded on the left thigh, "U," six years old, and about 14 hands and 3 inches high. Any person finding or giving any information of the same to W. H. Walker, Arkansas City, or W. B. Smith, Falls township, Sumner county, will be suitably rewarded.
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Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.
Native Lumber at Parker & Canfield's, back of Benedict's. All bills can be filled promptly from Lippman's mill, by leaving orders with Parker & Canfield. Soft lumber, $2.25; hard lumber, and walnut, $2.75. Township bills filled, for bridges and culverts, and orders taken in payment.
L. LIPPMAN.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
Mr. R. C. Haywood is erecting a mammoth corncrib just back of the Central Repair shop building.
The ladies' society of the M. E. Church meets on Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. George Russell.
On last Tuesday morning Dr. Griffith commenced the erection of a fine residence in the northwest part of the city.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
Mr. J. H. Sherburne, post trader for the Ponca Indians, shook hands with the "boys" in this city on last Sunday and Monday.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
After the 15th of this month the mails will arrive and depart during the daytime, and the post office will then close at six o'clock p.m.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
MARRIED. In East Bolton township, on Sunday, November 2nd, 1879, by the Rev. Mr. Broadbent, Mr. Robert Stevenson and Miss Ida Ireton.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
MARRIED. On Sunday last at the residence of the bride's father in East Bolton township, by the Rev. Mr. Broadbent, Mr. David Gilbert and Miss Rhoda Key.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
Now that the chilly winds of November are upon us, don't go barefoot, but go to Joseph Schuster's, south of James Wilson's store, and buy your boots and shoes.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
A. A. Wiley, of Maple City, one of the largest cattle dealers in this county, called on us Saturday.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
Mr. Beecher and family, of Illinois, relatives of James Ridenour, will make Arkansas City their future home. Mr. Beecher is a carpenter, and builder by profession, and will follow that occupation here.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
Editor Traveler: Does the Agent of the Kaw Indians know that those of that tribe, near the mouth of the Little Osage, are trading posts and rails to the settlers in Sumner county for nearly a nominal sum? B. A.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
J. H. Phillips is erecting an addition, 14 x 20 feet, to his business house, which he intends using as a wareroom. He is also making other improvements, which will add to the appearance, convenience, and comfort of this popular grocery house.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
The City Hotel, on last Thursday, was again reopened under the new management of Mr. C. U. France, an experienced landlord, of Wichita. The building has been thoroughly overhauled and refurnished and everything about the house looks neat, clean, and comfortable, and the weary traveler will find all the comforts of a first-class hotel at his disposal.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
Mr. W. A. Ela, of Oak Glen, Cowley County, has laid upon our table a sweet potato, raised on high prairie, which measures one foot and nine inches by one foot eleven inches and weighs five and one fourth pounds.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
We would urge upon the City Council to see that the fire guards around the city are ploughed up, at the same time ploughed wide enough so as to allow of burning out between them, and not run the risk of the fire getting away. This has been neglected every year until very late in the fall, and some day we shall have to pay for this neglect. Attend to this at once, City Dads.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
On Saturday night and Sunday our city was rife with rumors of "heep big Injun" troubles at the Ponca Agency, which upon investigation proves to have grown out of an attempt to make an arrest. It appears that a squad of soldiers had an order to arrest an Indian for various misdemeanors, who refused to submit to the law's requirements and resisted. He was plead with, both by soldiers and prominent Indians of the tribe, but all to no purpose, and, becoming enraged, he attempted violence and was, in the melee that followed, shot by one of the soldiers. No blame is attached to anyone, and in a half hour's time everything was as quiet as if nothing had occurred.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1879.
For the benefit of the school library, at the School House Friday evening, November 7th, 1879, a play will be given.
Participants: C. H. Sylvester, C. M. Swarts, F. B. Hutchison, S. B. Reed, J. Leonard, Miss Annie Norton, Miss Linnie Peed, Miss Laura Gregg.
Admission 25 cents. Reserved seats 35 cents. Tickets for sale at Eddy's Drug Store.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
The following is the list of Jurors drawn to serve at the next term of court which convenes in Winfield, December 1st, 1879.
N. P. Rider, Dexter.
Paul King, Tisdale.
A. M. Treadway, Sheridan.
W. R. Bedell and S. Morris, Windsor.
Henry Bryson, Dexter.
Joseph H. Hill, Pleasant Valley.
Leonard Stout, Ninnescah.
S. I. Woodward, Tisdale.
S. H. Tolls, Pleasant Valley.
G. W. Webb, Otter.
J. D. Hon, Pleasant Valley.
John C. Coulter, Bolton.
H. C. Hale, Dexter.
G. C. Robinson, Spring Creek.
Amos Biddle, Beaver.
Alfred Bookwalter, Pleasant Valley.
J. W. Seale, Cedar.
D. C. Stephens, Richland.
James W. Stewart, Cedar.
William White, Rock.
Ed. Smith, Harvey.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
Mr. Matlack has gone to Webber Falls.
Col. Whiteman of the Ponca Agency is in the city.
L. C. Wood is making arrangements to be with us soon.
Dr. Griffith's new building is enclosed and will soon be occupied.
A farmer from Grouse says the wheat never looked better at this time of year.
Charley Parker's new stone building is under roof, and Charley is ready for business.
R. A. Houghton, trader at the Ponca Agency, is spending a few days with his old friends.
Mr. Chas. Roseberry and his brother, Samuel, from Indiana, called on us Monday last.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
The switches and side tracks, as laid off for this place, will compass combined over two miles of track.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
We are happy to state that Mr. Stueven, the gentleman who has been sick at the City Hotel, is again able to be up.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
The Howard brothers are plastering and will soon fill in their stock of hardware. The boys know how to make things move.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
T. H. McLaughlin is improving his place by filling in his yard and building a new house. T. H. must feel the influence of the railroad.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
The great demand for Post Office boxes has made it necessary to increase the number, and only those who make early application can be supplied.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
We hear that Miss DeGrasse, Winfield's charming singer, will be with us soon. We think we can guarantee a hearty reception from all our folks.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
L. C. Wood has purchased the stable formerly used by W. H. Walker as a livery stable, and will repair the same for the accommodation of the public.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
A select party met at Mr. S. P. Channell's hospitable mansion last week, and were so well entertained by the host and hostess that they will all want to go again.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
We have a communication from a party claiming to be an old steamboat man who says he wants to build a large boat for the Arkansas river for the purpose of towing flats.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
The old buildings have been removed to make place for the new brick block. Work on the foundations has already commenced, and soon three large brick stores will occupy the site.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
The social of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet at the home of Mrs. Stevenson on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m., Nov. 12. A warm welcome is extended to all.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
We rejoice to learn that our old townsman, H. O. Meigs, has been elected county clerk for Harper county. Mr. Meigs will make a number one clerk, and those who meet him will find a social, pleasant gentleman.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
The team belonging to A. A. Newman was left with a man to hold a few moments one day last week, and as the man forgot there was a team in his care, it dashed away on a run, and made a complete wreck of his handsome family carriage.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
W. B. Taylor, of the Wenona, Illinois, Index, gave us a pleasant call on Monday last. Mr. Taylor was a school chum of our townsman, Hon. C. R. Mitchell, years ago in the old Hoosier State, and for the last five sessions has served as chief clerk in the Illinois House of Representatives.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
The portion of a company of U. S. troops so long quartered here, received marching orders for Ft. Riley in the fore part of the week, and left for that point. The boys made many acquaintances while here, were orderly and well behaved, and go away with the best wishes of our citizens.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12 1879.
One of the most unanimous meetings Arkansas City has ever seen was held in the Nisely building Saturday night last for the purpose of taking measures to secure the terminus here. Everybody seemed willing to look right at the living present and determined to make this one last point for the city, which insures her future.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
The Post Office has been made somewhat larger than heretofore, on account of the increase in business, and a large number of boxes added. At the small price charged per quarter, we should think everyone who takes any mail of any amount would take one, and save a great deal of trouble to themselves and the postmaster.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
At the regular October meeting of the board of Creswell township, the following bills were presented and allowed.
B. L. Brush, attorney: $25.00
A. Walton, trustee: $34.00
R. J. Maxwell, clerk: $7.00
S. B. Adams, trustee: $7.00
Leon Lippman, lumber: $45.00
M. Anderson, bridge repair: $1.50
F. Wahlenmeir, blasting powder: $1.00
N. Banks, lumber, Arkansas river bridge: $1.50
G. McIntire, work on bridge: $10.25
G. Allen, painting bridge signs: $14.60
C. H. Searing, bridge lumber: $11.00
J. F. Lober, overseer 2nd dist.: $20.00
J. C. Akers, work on Arkansas river bridge: $2.25
Amos Conway, work on Arkansas river bridge: $22.46
C. H. Searing, repairing Walnut river bridge: $1.50
T. C. Bird, overseer, 1st dist.: $22.50
TOTAL: $218.81
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
Little Rock, Ark., Nov. 5. Advices from the Indian Territory report the Arkansas river as entirely dry at the big bend. This was never known to occur before.
The corn crops are very short in the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole, and Creek nations, and much suffering in consequence is anticipated.
The U. S. District Court convened at Ft. Smith on the 3rd inst.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
[Published November 12, 1879.]
ORDINANCE NO. 67.
Ordinance entitled an Ordinance for the benefit of "trade and commerce."
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the city of Arkansas City.
SECTION I. The sum of five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any moneys in the City Treasury of the city of Arkansas City, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of purchasing or leasing, for the period of five years, and improving a strip of land not less than forty nor more than eighty rods wide from the south line of the State of Kansas to the south bank of the Arkansas River near Arkansas City, to be used for the benefit of trade and commerce.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication once in the Arkansas City TRAVELER.
Approved this 8th day of November, A. D. 1879.
JAS. I. MITCHELL, Mayor.
"Attest,"
J. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.
Bankrupt Stock of Stoves.
I can sell you a heating stove cheaper than any stove dealer in Cowley Cunty for cash or will trade for wood.
C. R. SIPES.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
Our Roads.
Now that the grain shipping is to be done from this point, the most urgent necessity of the day is to make the roads leading into the city good, so that the farmers may be able to bring loads and bring them with ease. Most especially is it necessary that the road leading south and over the Arkansas river bridge should be put in complete order, and we call upon our city council to keep the promise in this respect without delay. It is the duty of the trustees of the two townships to keep the bridge passable and safe, and we think they will do it. If we want the country to come to us, we must give them a good chance.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
The Indian Territory.
While the question of the relation of the government to, and its dealings with the Indians, seems now at this time to be the all absorbing topic, the most interesting question to the states bordering on the Indian Territory today is to know whether treaties made by a government with its own subjects are to be made a pretext to debar States disconnected from each other by such rights as are claimed by these bands of savages, from that international commerce which it is our just right to claim, and which our people emphatically demand.
Below us in a sister state are inexhaustible beds of coal and some of the finest timber in the world. We have a grain raising section exceeded nowhere in the United States. We demand their products, and they demand ours. At the gateway and ready to connect us is a railway company and railway enterprise. But we are told that we cannot reach this desirable end because certain tribes of Indians hold their lands jointly and the government has agreed not to disturb them.
We hold that all parties protected by this government have yielded up certain rights and claims for the good of all. That a treaty of a government with its own subjects is an anomalous thing at best. That Indians or negroes have no more nor less rights than white men under this government, that if the state backed by the power of the United States, can by force under law, appropriate the land of any man in our state, for the good of the state, and of other states, we have the same right to demand that no people, white or black, have any right to bar our trade and commerce with sister states, whose products we need and who are ready to interchange.
Closing we say the people of this grand valley from the mountains to the mouth of the river demand that an outlet shall be opened from the mountains to the sea, that they may be placed upon the grand trunk line from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and they feel that no location of partially civilized Indians, upon particular bodies of land, is a sufficient excuse for the loss to which they are subject.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
Letter from Texas by C. M.
Cotton, Crops, Dry Weather, and Emigration.
After a journey of two weeks we brought up at Sherman, Texas, a thriving city of about 10,000 inhabitants, with all the business interests of most southerly towns represented. Among them, of course, a cotton compress and several ginning or seeding machines. The compress is a wonderful machine of exceedingly great power, having 200 tons of forcing power. Cotton is to be seen everywhereCin bloom in the fields, in wagons on the road to market, and the freight depots and cars are full of it. All along the road it is scattered, as well as through the streets of towns. The residents of the Chickasaw Nation have grown great quantities of it, and profited thereby.
It costs about $5 per acre to raise it, and $5 per acre to gather and seed it. This year about 800 pounds of raw cotton was raised to the acre. It is about as much trouble to raise as corn. For the raw-unginned cotton they receive 22 cents per lb For the ginned, 8 and 10 cents per lb., making $80 per acre or $40 clear.
The wheat crop was fair, but the corn and vegetables almost a failure. Corn yielded about one-third of a crop. In Deninson, Sherman, and along the railroad the people are using Kansas corn, Kansas bailed prairie hay, and in most instances Kansas flour. Corn is worth 50 cents per bushel, hay 70 cents per 100 lbs. baled, and flour $4 per 100.
I never saw the equal in emigration from the State. The roads are lined with white covered wagons, followed by cattle, mules, and horses, going back to Arkansas and Missouri.
A newspaper made the statement that 600 teams crossed at Colbert's Ferry within two weeks recently.
It has been very dry all over the State and Indian Territory. Where we crossed the Canadian, it was as dry as Summit street. Red River was very low, and most of the rivers of the Territory just water enough to make a current.
Stock should be cheap, but all that is offered is held at the usual figures. Good work and saddle horses bring $65 and $75, and yearling calves $4 to $5, two-year-old calves, $10; three-year-old calves, $15.
They had a good rain about the first of October, and but little since then. Unless the fall rains set in, there will be no water during the winter. Since the October rains grass has sprung up green and luxuriant.
On turning around one day on the square of Sherman, we were accosted with "dinner sir!" and on looking at the individual we recognized our young friend, Frank Waldo, the head man of a good restaurant, and clearing about $50 a week. Frank sends his regards to all the girls and boysCespecially the girls.
[From C. M. Scott.]
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
Terminus.
Arkansas City can today show a property valuation of over two hundred and fifty thousand dollars and a steady daily increase. Her citizens have stood by her with unflinching faith for over seven years, and now they can see the promised land. Lying at the gateway of two splendid valleys, they knew that with the proper facilities for local trade she would be second to none. Lying near the border of the Indian Territory she would naturally command a large trade in that direction. It but needed the transhipment of goods here to fill the bill. And that is secured, and secured in a business way, so there is no doubt left in regard to the matter. Further, we are the end of a division, and have every chance for the machine shops of the gigantic corporation that is to come among us, and bear a hand with us. We must congratulate our people one and all who have labored so patiently and waited so faithfully for the consummation of the end. For those who have taken the heavy work the people of the city will surely always keep them in kindly rememberance.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
Come and take a look at the terminus.
Arkansas and Walnut have been on a rise.
The Howard building will be finished in a few days.
R. Hoffmaster has sold his farm and will move to the city.
Bud Beck is feeding forty head of fine cattle just across the river.
Dr. Leonard returned from Topeka on Tuesday. Railroad terminus all right.
The Williams House has added to its attractions by the purchase of an organ from Mr. T. A. Wilkinson.
The chief of construction and chief engineer of the A. T. & S. F. have been with us for the last few days.
Messrs. Skinner and Sample were at Topeka last week, representing Bolton township in regard to railroad matters.
Two gentlemen from Buffalo, New York, are here buying ponies. They are quartered at Patterson's livery stable.
Mr. B. L. Brush will return to Cowley County about the first of December. He will be warmly greeted by his many firends.
A team belonging to Jacob Keffer ran away on Saturday evening, smashing the buggy to pieces without doing any other damage.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
The Messrs. Dean have purchased 6,000 bushels of corn, and sufficient hay to take their beef cattle through near the head of Grouse and will feed over there.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
Bi. Terrill passed through on Monday on his way to the Territory. He is fitting up his mail line and will put on stock and coaches as soon as things begin to boom.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
Road overseers will take notice that there is a law requiring a gauge at every ford where there is danger from high water and a penalty for not attending to it.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
MARRIED. SPARROW - LAWSON. At the M. E. Parsonage in Arkansas City on Sabbath the 16th, by Rev. Laverty, Mr. Henry Sparrow and Rachel F. Lawson, both of Winfield.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
We are informed that Mr. Ben Matlack is confined to his bed with pneumonia. Several attacks of this disease are reported in our community and some of a serious character.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
C. M. Scott, formerly an editor, and of late a traveler in the Indian Territory, is seeking rest for a short time previous to taking a new start. Mr. Scott can be found in his office for a few days.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
Miss DeGrasse will give her second concert in Manning's opera house Friday evening, December 5. This will come during court, and the many friends of this young lady will certainly fill the hall.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
Pinafore.
This celebrated opera over which all christendom has gone wild will be presented to the citizens of Arkansas City on Friday evenig, Nov. 24th, under the management of Prof. Charles May, who has neatly presented it with credit to the citizens of Winfield. Prof. May will be assisted by Miss Fannie DeGrasse, which fact of itself will secure a large audience. Programmes will be circulated in due time.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
S. W. Scott has opened an office in the stone bank building on Summit St., and is prepared to execute designs and make specifications for those who desire to build. Give him a call, and he will convince you that he understands his business.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
There will be a meeting of the Bolton militia company at the office of A. Walton, Benedict building, Arkansas City, on Saturday next at 10 o'clock for the purpose of drawing uniforms.
R. HOFFMASTER, 1st Lieutenant.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
A portion of the Nez Perces passed through on Tuesday, on their way to Wichita for freight for their Agency. The government is employing the Indians to do a great deal of freighting for themselves. Chief Joseph was with them. He rides a very fine horse and is a fine looking Indian.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
NOTICE. The ladies and friends of the M. E. Church will give a Thanksgiving dinner and supper on Thanksgiving day. Dinner will be ready promptly at noon, and will be served anytime during the afternoon. Proceeds to be applied toward erecting the tower of their church building.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
We are glad to know that Mr. Strong expressed a kindly interest in the future of Bolton township and expressed himself strongly in reference to our duty on this side of the river, and also glad to know that he expressed himself strongly in favor of that harmony which should be between us for the mutual good of both.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
Look at the City. See her boom. Forty-eight houses under contract and construction, seven large business houses moving right along and stocks ready, as soon as the houses are completed. New contracts for dwellings every day, railroad bridge over the Walnut completed, and the railroad swooping down at the rate of a mile a day. Boom she goes, come and see us.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
A slight mistake came near causing a fatal tragedy in the family of Mr. Coombs on Sunday last. It seems that in getting some hoarhound for mixing with candy, Mr. Coombs received a paper of stramonium, which was mixed with the candy when made, and of which the family partook. For a time it was a very serious matter with the two little boys, but we understand that they are now getting better. We have heard as yet no blame attached to anybody in the matter.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
The fruit tree men are delivering this week, and the farmers seem to be on hand for their bills. And, to the credit of the nursery men and farmers too, every bill seems to be satisfactory. Tom Baird is on hand with a lot of well grown home stock from Mr. Maxwell's nursery, which does credit to home stock. Mr. Letz, proprietor of the Wellington nursery of Ohio, and one of the largest dealers in the United States has been here looking after delivery of stock sold last summer. He expresses himself well pleased with the country, and expects to build up a large trade here. His stock came through splendidly packed, and gave good satisfaction, the roots coming out fresh and nice. Mr. John Varnum, representing the nursery here, is a businessman who can be relied on, and his guarantees for the company will be good. Specimens of their stock, and mode of packing, can be seen at the City Hotel. We say to all, competition is the life of trade, go in gentlemen, you are working with God and nature to beautify and improve the country.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
The following is the standing of the pupils of District 96 at the examination for the month ending Nov. 14, 1879.
AM LISTING NAMES OF PUPILS ONLY...
A CLASS.
Malinda Conaway, Lizzie Watts, Maria Marshall, Finley Marshall, Frank Donnelly, Willie Woolsey.
B CLASS.
Maggie Grown, Theodore Matthews, Henry Donnelly, Sterling Marshall.
C CLASS.
Mable Brown, Ollie Colwell, Gertie Colwell, Etta Colwell, Dora Andrews, Lora Guthrie, Charlie Geis, Willie Geis, Mary Bass, Adaline Bass.
MATTIE MITCHELL, Teacher.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
The old City Hotel has been refitted and refurnished so quietly that unless you drop in and chat with the gentlemanly proprietors you would hardly know that a first class house had started in our midst.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1879.
We are informed that through an oversight on the part of the trustees of the First Presbyterian church that the building has been allowed to be sold on a tax title. We presume that the party who bid off the property did it for the benefit of this denomination, as we can hardly suppose that any person can be so lost to sin as to wish to speculate on a house of worship.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Indian Items.
The Kaw Indians have a reservation of 100,141 acres, and the Osages a tract of 1,466,167 acres, that the government purchased of the Cherokees in 1866 at 70 cents per acre. Both reserves are well watered and timbered.
The Nez Perces reserve, situated west of Shawascospa river, and north of Salt Fork, contains 57,005 acres, and the Poncas, just below them, have 101,894 acres.
The Kaws number 424.
The Osages number 2,391.
The Nez Perces number 391.
The Poncas number 620.
The whole number of Indians in the United States is 266,151 and 40,639 mixed bloods. Of these 104,818 wear citizens' clothes; 55,717 live in houses, and 25,622 can read.
Nearly one-third of all the Indians in the United States are located in the Indian Territory, being 75,356. Of these 26,860 are mixed bloods, and they hold 41,098,398 acres of land as reservations, two-thirds of which have been surveyed.
The Pawnees number 1,440, and have a reservation of 265,000 acres. Two bands live in villages, 50 males and 65 females wear citizens' dress; the balance wear blankets. Among the Pawnees 120 of them can read, and 20 of those learned last year. They have no church or missionary. Their land was purchased of the Cherokees at 70 cents per acre and has not been paid for yet by the Government.
The Government also purchased from the Creeks the west half of their entire domain at 30 cents per acre, and then sold to the Sac and Fox Indians 478,627 acres at 30 cents, and to the Seminoles 200,000 acres at 50 cents per acre (speculated a little).
I mention these tribes as they are our neighbors, but might fill the entire paper about what they are all doing.
C. M. [Scott]
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Commissioner Hayt says: "There is a vast area of land in the Indian Territory not yet occupied. Into this should, and may, be gathered the major portion of the Indians of New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona. The paramount object being to locate them on good agricultural lands to which permanent title can be given, and to sustain and aid them thereon until they become self-supporting."
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
The wind blew Monday.
Bring in wood on subscription.
"Joseph," chief of the Nez Perces, was in town yesterday.
Mrs. I. H. Bonsall returned from Cincinnati last Saturday morning.
Mrs. Dr. Shepard has been seriously ill for several days, but is now convalescent.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
BORN. At Arkansas City, Friday, Nov. 21st, to Rev. Laverty and wife, a daughter.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Some Iowa men purchased Houghton and McLaughlin's tract of land, just above Whitney's.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
DIED. Prof. B. F. Mudge died suddenly on Nov. 21st, at his residence in Manhattan, Kansas, of apoplexy.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
DIED. Esther Work died on Friday last of consumption, at the residence of her father in Sumner county.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
A. A. Davis and family returned to Arkansas City last week after an absence of several months in Wisconsin.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Napoleon Rowland sold his tract of timber land on the Walnut, southeast of town, this week to C. M. Scott.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
A CHANGE. Dr. Chapel retires from the popular Central Avenue Hotel, and W. R. Scott assumes control this week.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Dr. Minthorn intends to go to the Ponca Agency to reside, as he has been employed by Agent Whiteman as physician at that place.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Dr. Kellogg has exchanged his farm south of town with S. P. Channell for the property formerly occupied as a residence by L. B. Kellogg.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
"Standing Bear," a brother of "Going Snake," the Ponca Indian who was killed at the Agency lately, is in Washington investigating the matter.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
C. R. Haywood sold to Capt. Sanford last week No. 28, block 33, near the depot, for $100. Adjoining lots were appraised three months ago at $5 each.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Mr. Knisely has fitted up his saloon and made it very attractive to the eye. He has a handsome billiard table where those who are fond of the game can seek pleasure.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
FOR SALE. A large team of mules in good condition. Also a new three spring wagon and double harness. Will be sold cheap for cash. Enquire at the TRAVELER office.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Dr. Kellogg and W. D. Mowry immediately commence the erection of a brick building on Summit street, and when completed will fill the same with a choice stock of drugs.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Howard Bros. have completed one of the finest brick buildings that can be found in Cowley County. The joiner work was done by Silas Parker and would do credit to any mechanic.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
"Standing Bear," the Ponca, who is taking subscription in Boston for defending the suit of his band in the Supreme Court, gets $425 for that purpose from the Society for Propagating the Gospel Among the Indians. That is not strange. The law, in the scriptural order, goes before the Gospel; and securing the protection of the one will perhaps help the propagation of the order. New York Sun.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
We call the attention of the public to the ad. in this No. of the TRAVELER of R. Hoffmaster. He has sold his farm in Bolton township, and intends to move to town, hence his horses are for sale.
AD: FOR SALE.
Two good brood mares with good work harness and farm wagon. Also single horse for sale cheap for cash or on approved security.
R. HUFFMASTER.
NOTE: ARTICLE SEZ "HOFFMASTER"...AD SEZ "HUFFMASTER"...WONDER
WHICH IS CORRECT!
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
The beautiful weather has been very favorable to those engaged in building, and Dr. Loomis intends to take advantage of the same and place a good frame building on the lot north of the Post Office.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
The sidewalks in several localities in town are in a desperate condition, and are dangerous to life and limb. Let them go until some person meets with a serious accident and collects a good round damage.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
The Post Office will open on Thanksgiving day at 1 o'clock p.m., and remain open for one hour only. This will enable all who desire to attend Divine Worship on that day to obtain their mail after service is over.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Remember the Thanksgiving dinner and supper next Thursday at the City Hotel. Dinner will be served promptly at noon, also at any time during the afternoon and evening. All contributions gratefully received.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Prof. May and Mr. Wilkinson desire to express their thanks to the city authorities, Prof. Sylvester, and the School District Board for their gentlemanly courtesy and assistance in connection with their recent presentation of Pinafore.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Thanks to Mrs. Hawkins for a bushel of the finest Irish potatoes we have yet seen in Cowley County. They were raised on Maj. Hawkins' farm near Newman's mill on the Walnut, and will favorably compare with the best that are grown in any latitude.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Our townsman, Maj. Searing, who has recently been called several times before the U. S. Commissioner in Wellington, was last week discharged, as no cause of action could be sustained. Maj. Searing is one of our best citizens and our people are gratified with this result.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
James Benedict has returned from Chicago looking fresh and fair and chuck full of Grantism. James is a sensible man and his observations are sharpened by going from home.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
Pinafore, we are glad that we have seen you, and willing to admit that we have no desire to see you again. While at the same time we say that the acting without either scenery or stage, was full as good or better than you will generally get from Amateur Companies, and many of the parts considering that there is so little in either the words or music of the play without scenic assistance were well done. We are pleased to be able to say that a full house greeted the folks from Winfield, who came over with no other thought than to entertain us and have a good time.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
On Friday night last, a man giving his name as ______, drove down to David Sleeth's wheat-bin and attempted to "lift" a load of wheat from David. But David always sleeps with one eye open, and soon discovered that the fellow had made a hole in his bin without lawful authority. David and the man took a night walk up to town in search of a Justice, but failing to find one, the fellow was allowed to go on parole, to appear the next morning. But the next morning the fellow was non est, though it is said that he resides east of the Walnut.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
The bridge over the Arkansas south of town is in a very unsafe condition, and steps should be taken to repair the old fraud. The south span is absolutely rotten, and is a disgrace to this town. Yet this is the only means the people of Bolton have of reaching this side in high water. We all feel a desire for the prosperity of our town, yet no measures are taken to provide for the safety of travel on one of the principal routes leading here. In plain English, it is nothing less than asking the people of Bolton township to take their families into their wagons and drive on to a deadfall that everybody knows is liable to give way from its own weight.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
A row took place in Pickle's saloon on Monday afternoon that seemed for awhile nearly as serious as a chicken fight. Two belligerents from Bolton township drew a line of battle in one corner of the room and pointed a case knife and pop-gun at each other, until great drops of agony ran down their limbs, and they adjourned to meet at a more convenient season. Whenever saloon keepers come to know the law of this State relative to dram shops, they will be rather slow in filling a man with too much bug juice.
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Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.
SEALED PROPOSALS.
Sealed proposals will be received at my store in Arkansas City, Kas., for the erection and completion of a two story brick business building in accordance with plans and specifications to be seen at the office of S. W. Scott, in the old McMullen Bank Building. Bids will be opened on Friday the 5th of December, at 2 o'clock p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. I hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
S. MATLACK.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
That Bridge.
ED. TRAVELER. I read with great satisfaction the article in last week's TRAVELER relating to the miserable condition of the bridge across the Arkansas. I have heard consider-able comment in Bolton township on this subject, and we all agree that the TRAVELER has expressed our views on this subject exactly. In reading the Democrat lat Saturday I noticed a reply to the TRAVELER article by the trustee of Creswell township that looks more like an effort to vindicate his actions while he has been in office than to show that the bridge is sound and safe, which everybody knows it is not.
Now we are ready to give Walton and Sample due praise for all they have done to keep the old thing upon stilts; but the fact is, all the same, that though scores of teams have daily crossed over without damage, the south span is in a very unsafe condition, and it is the judgment of our best mechanics that it has never been safe since the high water, and is liable to fall most any time.
If the trustee will inquire, he will find that able men as represent the Santa Fe railroad company examined the south span of the bridge and reported that it was in a very unsafe condition for even unloaded wagons to pass over, and this less than sixty days ago.
Several teams have nearly been killed on the south span by the floor of the bridge springing up when the team would chance to step upon the center, because the middle stringer had rotted and fell out. No longer ago than July last, the trustee acknowledged the unsafe condition of the bridge by nailing to its timbers in large letters "condemned."
I do not credit the report that "The trustees are opposed to repairing the bridge and want to see it go down because they have interest west of Arkansas City and want to see the principal crossing of the river on that side of the city." It is my honest judgment that they have done what they could to keep the crazy old thing from plunging into the depths of the river.
If my communication is not already too long, I would like to add that at a late meeting held in this township to consider the railroad question, a very small number were present, neither did the resolutions express the voice of any respectable number of the township.
Frank Lorry, whom everybody knows, has tried with the sweat of his brow for the last five years to tickle himself into some little notoriety, attempted to run the meeting by pawing and bellowing like an old stag. He got the floor and his terrible wrath soon began to kindle into flame, and the way he went for the people over in Creswell township resembled a flea in a flannel shirt. Frank has a voice that growls like muffled thunder, and whenever he strikes out for a foe, he plunges like the male gender of a Texas calf, and bawls for the sweet pap in the public teat. As soon as he is weaned, we shall hear less of him.
More Anon.
Bolton Township. E.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
ED. TRAVELER. The people of Bolton are under obligations to you for calling attention to that old rotten hulk dominated south end of the bridge. Why the trustees of Bolton and Creswell tolerate an old Bender drop like the old bridge is beyond the comprehension of ordinary mortals. The only solution must be, that they need a little coffee money, and can earn it easier by repairs than any other way. Or, are they influenced by hash money from those who haven't any freighting to do and care nothing for the lives, limbs, or property of the citizens of Bolton and Creswell.
Continue in your good work until a new bridge is built and the masses will thank you.
A. S.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
East Creswell.
EDITOR TRAVELER. I notice that the TRAVELER is striking at the unsafe condition of our public bridges and while on this subject I would speak a word about the terrible condition of the floor in the Walnut bridge. The people in East Creswell are all obliged to go to town, more or less, and those who pass over the bridge are obliged to dodge around the holes. The people over here would like to see those whose business it is to look after such matters give it close enough attention so that a man of ordinary size can pass over and not fall through.
J. T.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Welcome, a hundred welcomes, to the Santa Fe railroad company. The construction train has crossed the south bridge at Winfield and is pushing down to our town at the rate of a mile a day. Now is a good time to take steps for a grand celebration in honor of this occasion. Give the railroad officials a hearty welcome and we will receive their friendship in return.
We are advised that an excursion train will pull out soon after the completion of the road to this city and a crowd of people will embrace the opportunity to come down and see what we are doing. Let's show them that we are a live, progressive people, and that we are building a town here with advantages that invite all avocations to come and share with us.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
It appears that the township trustees can't endure to have the old bridge criticized, and last week, in the patent inards across the street, give the old fraud a health certificate.
The communications to the TRAVELER this week tend to show that those who pass over the bridge, when compelled to come to town, don't have the confidence in it that a democrat always places in a bologna sausage, and hence the difference of opinion.
We feel an interest in the progress and prosperity of this city and whatever tends to render our highways of travel unsafe should be changed for the better. If this city is to be blessed with a large and healthy trade, every avenue leading here must be accessible to the public.
The railroad company propose to make a liberal donation towards building a new span in place of the old one; not because they are under any compulsion, but for the plain reason that it is the only wise policy for corporations that solicit freight and transportation to render the public the best means of reaching them.
We attach no blame to the trustee for trying to make the bridge passable, and no doubt he has done all that any trustee could do; but what we do say is that the railroad company's offer should be made available and those who expect to reap great advantages from the growth of the town should see that the new span is built.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
District Court Docket.
The following is a list of cases that will stand for trial at the December term, A. D. 1879, of the District Court of Cowley county, and have been placed on the Trial Docket, in the following order.
CRIMINAL DOCKET, FIRST DAY.
STATE VERSUS
Charles D. Daniels
Daniel Vanator
Thos. Gibson
John McMahan
Perry Simcox, et al
Chas. H. Payson
Frank Shock
CIVIL DOCKET, SECOND DAY.
Patrick Harkins vs D. F. Edmonds.
Frank Porter vs E. W. Coulson, et al.
C. C. Harris vs Sanford Day.
Mercy M. Funk vs Cynthia Clark.
C. C. Harris vs J. B. Lynn.
J. W. Hamilton vs J. D. Pryor et al.
S. E. Aldrich vs J. A. Kerr et al.
W. H. H. Maris vs. T. W. Gant.
Pierpont & Tuttle vs L. Clark, et al.
Nancy Rogers vs O. F. Boyle.
S. M. Jarvis vs W. D. Anderson.
James Kelly vs Frank Manny.
T. C. Bird vs H. C. Merrick et al.
S. B. Atkinson vs Jacob Keffer.
J. A. Myton vs S. H. Myton et al.
S. L. Bretton vs Jacob Sallinger et al.
Elizabeth Theaker vs R. J. Theaker.
Ezekiel Howland vs E. P. Wright.
THIRD DAY.
C. C. Harris vs Barney Shriver.
Lee H. Geer vs V. M. Geer tt al.
J. W. Hamilton vs S. V. French.
J. A. Tipton vs J. H. Finch.
James Napier vs Samuel Thompson
H. S. Ireton vs C S & Ft. S RR Co.
James Gordon vs C S & Ft. S RR Co.
Charles Coleman vs C S & Ft. S RR Co.
R. B. Waite vs C S & Ft. S RR Co.
J. C. Phillips vs Phillip Stout.
H. F. Gore vs D. Vanator et al.
J. E. Cox vs M. J. Cox.
Field, Leiter & Co. vs Turner Bros.
S. J. Ratliff vs John Ratliff.
M. F. Bolton vs C. Arnold et al.
Wm. Storms vs Geo Story.
J. Smiley et al vs Harry Bahntge.
FOURTH DAY.
DID NOT CONTINUE....SHOULD ALL BE IN WINFIELD COURIER!
Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Turn out to the Literary Friday night.
Mr. Bohle, the flour inspector, is in the city.
DIED. At Arkansas City, Nov. 29, Mrs. McCoy, aged 66.
Another Smithy has put in an appearance south of Patterson's Livery.
Remember that on Saturday next the new firm of Howard, Rexford & Howard will open out their new stock of Hardware.
BORN. On Saturday morning, Nov. 29th, to Mr. and Mrs. William Wright, a ten pound son.
A new confectionery is going up on Central Avenue. All along the line the town is booming.
BORN. At Arkansas City on Sunday morning, Nov. 30, to Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Eddy, a daughter.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Read the new ad. of W. W. Brown, and then provide yourself with a good boot cheap for cash.
AD: I wish to notify the public to call on W. W. Brown to purchase their Boots and Shoes, sewed and pegged. The best sewed and pegged Calf and Kip Boots and Shoes made to order.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
R. Huffmaster is preparing to build on Fifth Avenue, and will open a first class coffee house for the hungry.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Cyrus Bird's ox train loaded at Searing's mill this week, and started into the Territory with fifty thousand pounds of flour.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Read the new ad. of Mr. Le Clare's in this number of the TRAVELER. His new stock of jewelry attracts much attention.
AD: E. D. LeCLARE'S PALACE JEWELRY STORE
Has the largest and most select stock of Silverware for the HOLIDAY TRADE ever brought to Arkansas City.
Tea Sets, Card Receivers, Cake Baskets, Fruit Stands, Castors, and Butter Dishes. Also a complete stock of Rogers Bros. best quality Table Knives, Forks and Spoons, Butter Knives, Sugar Shells, etc. Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry always kept in large quantity. Repairing of Fine Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry a Specialty.
Directly opposite the Post Office.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
A new bakery is being erected on Fifth Avenue by parties from Newton. They leased a lot from Charles Sipes, and the situation is a good one.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Gen. McNeil arrived in town on Sunday last, and left for the Sac and Fox Agency the next morning. Look out down there, Babylon is falling.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Fifty new buildings are now being erected on the town site, and the sale of lots for building purposes average four a day.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Is it now about time that some steps were taken to form a hook and ladder company? Don't wait until you burn to ashes and then cry for spilt milk.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
A new harness shop has started into life in the basement of the City Hotel, and is ready for a thriving business. Give them a call. The firm is Krauss & Lehrman.
AD: KRAUSS & LEHRMAN,
Manufacturers and dealers in Saddles and Harness. Repairing promptly attended to. Shop in the basement of the City Hotel.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
James Ridenour has just received a large invoice of very handsome jewelry. Those who wish to make a gift to a friend will find that Mr. Ridenour has the very article they want.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
BIRTH. Howdy, dady Harry. We understand that a new Teller, all the way from Maine, who arrived there on the 13th of November last, will shortly take a situation in the Cowley County Bank.Business.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
People who do not wish to pay the high prices demanded for lots on Summit street are taking advantage of low prices on Fifth Avenue, the beautiful street leading directly to the depot.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Mr. Pickle calls our attention to the fact that the little war between two Bolton men, mentioned in a late number of the TRAVELER, did not take place in his saloon, and that he has never allowed any gambling in his house.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
But very few of our citizens are aware of the fact that the Round House to be erected here is unusually large, as it will give accommodation, when full, to over forty engines. May be this means the Grand Trunk of the San Francisco road.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Mrs. Porch and her little daughter returned to their home in Ohio on Monday last. Mrs. Porch has been here for the past few weeks visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson. The beauty of the child attracted attention whenever seen.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Parker and Canfield are finishing the shelving in Howard Bros. new brick, and if any town in the Southwest can show a better job, just trot it out and we will call and see it. The frontis to this building is very attractive. Beat it ye who can. No need to call on workmen from other towns for the best jobs. We have them right here.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
ATTENTION VOTERS. There will be a meeting at the Bland school house on Thursday evening at 6 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of considering the interest of Bolton in regard to bridge and other matters. Turn out. A CITIZEN.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
The space in the TRAVELER left for Howard, Rexford & Howard, will be filled with an ad. of their large stock of hardware, which they will open out on Saturday next, and offer to the public at remarkably low prices. Step in and see for yourself.
AD: RESERVED FOR HOWARD, REXFORD & HOWARD.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
We learn from the Commonwealth that Wirt Walton has purchased a half interest in the Clay County Dispatch, and taken editorial control on the 1st of January. Wirt will make a No. 1 paper, and we wish him the best success with his purchase.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
There will be a meeting of the citizens of the town on Thursday night, Dec. 4th, at the office of Mitchell & Huey, for the purpose of taking preliminary action to welcome and celebrate the completion of the Santa Fe railroad. Turn out gentlemen and help enthuse.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
L. C. Wood is preparing to move the livery stable that he recently purchased of W. H. Walker to the northeast corner of the yard. He will then build a brick building on the southeast corner facing Fifth Avenue, and sell the balance of the ground on the Avenue for business lots.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
The daughters of Capt. Sanford, Mrs. Wm. Skidmore and Mrs. Charles Skidmore, of Emporia, are here on a visit of two weeks. Mrs. Wm. Skidmore is the mother of Cap.'s little pet granddaughter, Josey, so well known in our town, who is going to spend the winter with her Grandparents.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: A regular communication of Crescent Lodge No. 133, A., F. and A. M., will be held in the hall in Arkansas City, Saturday evening, Dec. 6, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year.
S. P. CHANNELL, W. M.
I. H. BONSALL, Secretary.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
The ladies of the M. E. church set a handsome table on Thanksgiving day and the supply was plenty. The fancy table, under the control of Mrs. Sanford, attracted much attention. In the evening the little girls placed a side table in the hall and exposed to sale the wares that they had wrought with cunning hands. Their table drew many around and their sales filled their purse.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
DIED. Mr. Cornelas Wallis, of the late firm of Wallis and Wallis, died suddenly at the Sac & Fox Agency on Monday morning last. He had been south with Mr. Geo. Walker buying cattle and was returning to their ranche on Greasy, when he complained of pain in his breast and laid down hoping to soon feel better. Mr. Walker started north with the cattle, but a courier overtook him a few miles from the Agency and startled him with the announcement of Wallis' death. Walker did everything that a friend can do for another, in taking charge of the body, and passed through our city Tuesday night, bearing the sad tidings to friends and the body to the grave.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
We call special attention of mechanics to Stacy Matlack's advertisement for sealed proposals. The design of Mr. Matlack's building we have examined at the office of S. W. Scott, and it is very handsome. For the good of the town and the good of Mr. Matlack as well, we hope to see the building completed at an early day. It is to be erected on the corner of Summit street and Fifth Avenue, two of the most popular business streets in town.
NOTE: THIS REQUEST BY MATLACK WAS IN NOVEMBER 26 EDITION,
WHICH I HAVE ALREADY TYPED UP.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
The following is a list of letters remaining uncalled for in the Post Office at Arkansas City, Cowley county, Kas., December 1st, 1879.
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Brown, A. J.; Broox, C. O.; Blown, Evea; Bennett, Ella; Baker, Jennie; Baker, W. G.; Crim, Emma L.; Clark, J. B.; Cumell, R.; Cruse, J. E.; Darst, Wm. D.; Darrah, E.; Davis, F. L.;
Diemer, J. P.; Edwards, N.; Franx, Wm. C.; Grant, Lucy; Gill, Robert; Gilbert, Dave S.; Huffington, J. L.; Harlett, John B.; Haynes, Peter; Hodges, Wm.; Hargrove, T. L.; Hicks, Will T.; Horton, B.; Jones, John R.; Jones, Rice; Jenkins. T. J.; Ross, W.; Sims, J. F.; Smith, Charles; Smith, Sam; Shanks, James; Smith, F. S.; Swift, Moses; Togher, Gib; Wheeler, L. R.; Wyett, John; Knowles, Alice; Kathreus, R. E.; Knits, Thos. S.; King, S. C.; Lee, B. F.; Lee, Thomas; Lewis, J. W.; Loward, Stephen; Luckey, Jennie; Logan, Drury; Lewis, Isaac;
Lewis, J. S.; McCormac, B. A.; Mitchell, Mary J.; Martin, Jack; Mathews, E.; Mork, Richmond; Mackey, George; McDavitt, Samuel; McKain, Wm. A.; Maness, John; Matteson, J. T.; Owen, Charles; Owing, T. F.; Potter, Jerry; Patterson, John; Rathbone, Howard; Rogers, Sumner; Ream, John; Rossley, John; Stevens, J. B.; Simpson, W.; Smoot, D.; Surber, David; Smith, S. F.; Trenchard, C. F.; Williamson, Annie; Wright, A. L.; Wacker, M.; Young, George C.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Solid gold sleeve buttons at Ridenour's.
Call and see E. D. LeClare's beautiful stock of silverware at the Palace Jewelry Store. Directly opposite P. O. Office.
Solid gold sets at Ridenour's.
Building and well rock, at the quarry or delivered by C. H. Searing.
Fine set rings solid gold at Ridenour's.
Look, all persons knowing themselves indebted to the Central Drug Store will please call and settle. J. T. SHEPARD.
Emblem pins at Ridenour's.
MAPS of Arkansas City at the Post Office for $1.
Fine cuff-pins at Ridenour's.
A COMPLETE MAP OF ARKANSAS CITY, with every Lot and Block plainly printed, for $1 at C. M. Scott's room or at the Post Office.
Solid gold chains at Ridenour's.
Coal! Coal!! Coal!!! Orders by the hundred or ton.
LEONARD & CO., Benedict Store.
Fine time-keepers stem-winders at Ridenour's.
Just received at J. H. Phillips
1 barrel of Hominy,
1 barrel of Buckwheat Flour,
10 barrels of Michigan Apples,
1 lot of Dryed Sweet corn,
1 lot of Cracked wheat,
1 lot of Fresh Oatmeal,
Stock of Fresh Candies, etc.
Solid golf scarf pins; Gold pencils at Ridenour's.
Watch and clock repairing a specialty at Ridenour's.
The ladies go to Ridenour's for their fine jewelry.
Fine gold bracelets at Ridenour's.
Solid gold rings at Ridenour's.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
NOTICE is hereby given that all permits to gather wood on my land on the island and east of the Walnut is hereby canceled, and I positively forbid any and all persons from trespassing thereon under penalty of the law. C. M. SCOTT.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Stationery and Lamps at News Depot.
Go to J. H. Phillips for dressed turkeys and chickens.
I will sell new hams whole or sliced as wanted.
J. H. PHILLIPS.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
for sale.
Two good brood mares with good work harness and farm wagon. Also single horse for sale cheap for cash or on approved security. R. HUFFMASTER.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
J. L. Huey has tax roll for 1879, in the office lately occupied by Channell & McLaughlin. Tax receipts given when money is paid. Fee 50 cents.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
LIME HOUSE. All those in need of fresh unslacked lime will find a first class article always on hand just east of the U. P. Church. A. HARNLY.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
To our customers and farmers we would say that we have just received an immense stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries fresh from the market, and we propose to sell them cheapter than ever heard of in the history of the valley. We have bought them so we can do all we claim, and you need only to call and be convinced that we mean what we say. Hoping to be favored with a call from one and all
We remain yours truly,
SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
MONEY at lower rates than can be found elsewhere.
A. WALTON, Benedict Building.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Flour and feed delivered to any part of the city by leaving orders at Speers' Mill.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Paints ready mixed at the GREEN FRONT.
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Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
Horse feed for sale at Speers' Mill. Delivered to any part of the city.
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Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 10, 1879.
Indian Items.
There are in the United States, 143 Indian reserves, embracing 151,000,000 acres, in the limits of the United States and nine Territories.
There have been 652 treaties made with the different tribes since the adoption of the federal constitution, on matters of land.
There are 125 licensed Indian traders in the U. S. The licenses are granted by the Commissioner of Indian affairs. The bond of a trader is ten thousand dollars.
There are in the Indian service 74 agents, three inspectors, and two special agents, who have to give bond in sums from $5,000 to $50,000.
Most Indians are good judges of horses, and make good trades when swapping with the whites. Agent Stubbs believes in the mule as an Indian civilizer. The animal has more endurance; cares for himself, and above all, can't be used in racing.
By hunting, farming, freighting, and the sale of robes, furs, etc., the Cheyennes and Arapahoes supply one-half of their existence, and the government the other half.
The Kiowas and Comanches draw more than three-fourths of their supplies from the government, and only "rustle" for less than a fourth of their rations.
The Pawnees make a fourth of their "chuck" and look to Uncle Sam for the balance. This is owing to the scarcity and great distance they have to go for game.
The Wichitas earn half of their hog and hominy.
The Osages derive a large revenue from the sale of ponies, and they have thousands of them. They receive five percent per annum interest on $69,120 for educational purposes, and five percent on $300,000, or $15,000 a year, paid semi-annually either in money or such articles as the Secretary of the Interior may direct. They have $39,911.53 in government bonds of the loan of 1881, bearing five percent, besides $7,000 of Missouri State bonds drawing six percent, the interest of which Missouri has failed to pay since 1861 to the present time.
Among the Cheyenne and Arapahoes last year there were 183 births and 148 deaths.
Among the Poncas there were 45 births and 85 deaths.
Among the Sac and Foxes, there were 15 births and 14 deaths.
$215,350 was expended last year among all the Indians of the United States for educational purposes, and 1,532 learned to read, making an average cost of $14.50 to teach each Indian.
The religious societies of the U. S. contributed $66,759 last year to Mr. Lo.
A total of 2,941 little Indians came to life last year and a total of 2,219 departed. So they are nearly holding their own.
The Kaws cultivated 745 acres of ground last year; raised 7,000 bushels of corn, and cut 25 cords of wood. They have 108 ponies, and 136 hogs.
The Osages cultivated 44,112 acres of land, and raised 4,000 bushels of wheat, 75,000 bushels of corn, 500 bushels of barley; put up 500 tons of hay, and cut 100 cords of wood. They have 3,177 ponies, 29 mules, 2,030 head of cattle, and 5,227 hogs.
The Pawnees cultivated 1,000 acres and raised 8,000 bushels of corn, 830 bushels of vegetables, put up 600 tons of hay, and cut 250 cords of wood.
The Kaws number 424; Osages 2,391; and Pawnees 1,438.
All the Indians of the United States own 176,766 horses, 4,479 mules, 52,867 cattle, 27,671 swine, 510,674 sheep.
Most of the Osages that make any pretense of religion are Catholics.
Arkansas City.
Arkansas City has done considerable toward supplying the Indians with subsistence to say nothing of the amount sent to the different military posts and employees at several Agencies.
In 1868, R. C. Haywood contracted for 150,000 pounds of corn for Cheyenne Agency at $1.38 per 100 pounds.
R. C. Hayward the same year delivered 5,333 bushels of wheat at Pawnee Agency.
R. C. Haywood received the following for freight from Wichita to the various agencies.
$1.98 per 100 pounds to Cheyenne Agency
$2.42 per 100 pounds to Kiowa Agency
$1.67 per 100 pounds to Sac and Fox Agency
$2.22 per 100 pounds to Wichita Agency
In 1868 A. A. Newman took the contract for the following.
100,000 lbs. of flour at Wichita Agency
300,000 lbs. of flour at Kiowa Agency
600,000 lbs. of flour at Cheyenne Agency
150,000 lbs. of flour at Ponca Agency
66,000 lbs. of flour at Sac & Fox Agency
In all, 1,216,000 pounds, besides the hauling.
A. A. Newman took the contract to deliver goods from Wichita to Ponca Agency at 83 cents per 100 pounds.
Ed. Fenlon took the contract to deliver Indian goods from New York to Kaw and Osage Agencies for $2.99 per 100 pounds; to Pawnee Agency for $3.00 per 100 pounds; and to Sac and Fox Agency for $3.25 per 100 pounds.
Ed. Fenlon also delivered goods from Kansas City to Kaw Agency for $2.05 per 100 pounds; and to the Osage Agency the same as to Kaw Agency. To Pawnee Agency and to Ponca Agency $2.35 per 100 pounds. He delivered to Sac and Fox Agency for $2.55 per 100 pounds.
NOTE: What Mr. Haywood hauled for $1.98 per hundred, Mr. Fenlon wanted $2.10; and what Mr. Newman hauled for 83 cents, Mr. Fenlon wanted $1.00.
The three point eight pound white blankets were furnished to the government at $4.80. The 22 point white blankets were furnished to the government at $3.60, and the 32 point, 10 pound, green blanket were furnished to the government at $7.50 each.
The Indian coats were furnished at $2.84 each, pants $1.63 per pair, calico shirts at 24-1/4 cents each, Overalls at 38 cents per pair, boots at $2.12 per pair, shoes $1.15, rubber boots at $2.44 per pair, hats 47 cents, caps 302 cents, single harness per set $16, plow harness $38.25, rope one cent a pound, saddles $7, washboards 99 cents a dozen, wagons, 3 inch, $52.00, coffee pots $1.25 per dozen, bar lead 3-1/4 cents pe