[THE PAYNE CASE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881. Editorial Page.
Little Rock, Ark., March 9. The case of Capt. Payne, for alleged violation of the intercourse law in the Indian Territory, was begun before United States Judge Parker, at Fort Smith, yesterday, Judge Baker, of St. Louis, defending. Judge Parker defers his decision until May.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Corn 35 cents per bushel.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Hay is now worth $5 a ton.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Oats 40 cents per bushel, and scarce at that.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Our canal is booming. So is Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Frank Wood shipped from this city last Monday 375 dozen eggs, the largest shipment ever made in one day.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Col. Whiting and John E. Gooch, of Ponca Agency, came up from the Nation yesterday, and are now in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
The first through train from Atchison, Kansas to San Francisco, California, over the A., T. & S. F. railway, will leave Atchison tomorrow.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Mr. J. M. Gates, of West Bolton township, proposes trying the mountains of Colorado this summer. See his sale notice.
At my house, 4-1/2 miles west of Arkansas City, and ½ mile south of Shoo-Fly road, on Tuesday, March 29, 1881, I will sell to the highest bidder the following articles: 1 drill, 2 14- inch iron-beam stirring plows, 1 harrow, 1 cultivator, 1 fanning mill, 1 two-horse wagon, 1 yearling colt, and all my household goods.
Nine months' credit with approved notes at ten percent, for all sums over five dollars; less than five dollars, cash. Property not to be removed till settled for.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Mr. and Mrs. Mowry returned from a protracted visit throughout the Eastern States last Monday, well and hearty, and glad to get back home.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Prof. Story had a runaway in Pleasant Valley township last Friday. The Prof. and team escaped material damage, but the buggy was totally demolished.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
W. F. Benedict and Daniel Grant are now running the grocery store formerly owned by McIntire on Summit street.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Walter Fry, one of East Bolton's most energetic young farmers, paid us a visit last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
The Cowley county normal will be held in August next. Doctor P. J. Williams, president of Ottawa University, will act as conductor. Dr. Williams is one of the best educators in the west.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Dr. Jamison Vawter very mildly requests that those knowing themselves indebted to him to "ante," it being necessary just at this stage of the game.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
E. D. LeClare, formerly a jeweler in this city, but now of Ouray, Colorado, is spending a few days in town this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
The Stock Protective Union will meet in Bland's schoolhouse, in Bolton township, on the last Saturday in March, at early candle light, for the transaction of important business.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
The work of putting up the tank for the waterworks is already underway, and the windmill will be on hand as soon as the tank is up, so that further delay in this important matter will be obviated.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
John M. Ware has purchased William Blakeney's interest in the late firm of Snyder & Blakeney, and will henceforth with Mr. Snyder engage in the grocery business at the old stand, where we bespeak for them a fair share of the patronage of our citizens.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
W. Rose has hoisted a brand new sign in front of his boot and shoe manufactory, on Summit street, which cannot fail of calling attention to the fact that for down right, No. one first-class work, he stands unrivaled. Call and see him, and judge for yourselves.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
DIED. Shelley Hyde, whom many of our citizens will remember as a resident of this city some two years since, and who removed to Colorado, accidentally cut himself with an ax a short time ago, completely splitting the patella, or knee pan, and in consequence thereof died of tetanus.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
R. E. Grubbs, who recently purchased Ridenour & Thompson's stock of stationery, is now with us for good, and is fitting up the south side of the post office most tastefully. He has a large stock now here, and more on the way, making the most complete assortment in this line ever in Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Our old friend, Jake Musgrove, of South Haven, dropped in upon us last week, and regaled our ears with the latest news from the Territory. He states that the losses to cattle holders have not been near as heavy as was anticipated. Though some have lost heavily, yet an average of ten percent will cover all losses.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
An accident of a serious nature happened on last Sunday evening in South Bend. The trouble was caused by the falling of a pony, by which the ankle of the rider, whose name we were unable to ascertain, was badly sprained and fractured. Dr. Reed was professionally called upon, and the patient is progressing as well as could be expected.
[FROM THE CHEYENNE TRANSPORTER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
George W. Padgett, who killed W. H. Stevens, near Caldwell last June, was tried at Fort Smith at the last term of court and found guilty of murder in the first degree. He has killed seven men, and the sentence is certainly a just one.
MARRIED. At the Cheyenne Mission, February 27, Dr. Little Chief and Miss Anna Gentle Horse, Rev. Beard officiating.
A gentleman of this place says that he learned from letters lately received that the loss of cattle on the Cherokee Strip is very light. About all the cattle that were in good condition in the fall are still alive, though thin and weak.
[REPORT FROM "B." - SALT CITY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
Our town is building up surprisingly, owing to the bright prospects for a railroad and consequent ready market for our abundant crop of salt, though we have no doubt that Arkansas City, with its canal and railroad facilities, is bound to make the great city of the southwest.
The people of this vicinity are beginning their spring work.
Will Berkey is on the sick list, but is getting better.
BIRTH. Boots Davis now rejoices in the possession of a large sized baby of the feminine persuasion. As usual, it has red hair.
The ferry is in good running order. People are crossing every day on their way to Arkan- sas City to obtain work on that canal. It makes a bonanza for the ferryman, as his charges are reasonable, and by this route some four or five miles of travel are saved, economizing both time and horse flesh.
While at your county seat recently, I learned that some of her citizens felt sick over the canal business at Arkansas City. Several talk of moving to your city to take advantage of the general prosperity prevailing therein. While your enterprising citizens are doing the heavy manufacturing, we will furnish you with the best salt made.
MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's father, near Salt City, by Elder Broadbent, on Wednesday, March 9, 1881, Mr. James D. Wilson and Miss Libbie M. Conrad, all of Salt City. Both parties are well known and highly respected, and the best wishes of their many friends in this vicinity will follow them wherever their lot may be cast.
Robert Mills has bought a fine span of mares of an Arkansas City man, paying therefore $240.
The bath house is full for this season of the year. Hot baths can be had at all hours. B.
[NOTICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
The primary for the second annual meeting of the Creswell township Sunday school convention, will be held in the First Presbyterian church in Arkansas City, on Friday, March 25, at 11 o'clock. S. C. MURPHY, Pres.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 16, 1881.
A SPLENDID WATER POWER Eight miles below Arkansas City, Kansas; also two good farms FOR SALE. Plenty of good spring water and timber. For further particulars address WM. G. KAY, Arkansas City, Kansas.
[OKLAHOMA: AND D. L. PAYNE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881. Front Page.
For seven months past well executed maps of Oklahoma, the prospective capital of the prospective territory of Oklahoma, have been posted in conspicuous places in various parts of the city. The site of the town was claimed by the Oklahoma colonization company, of which D. L. Payne is President, and other parties prominently connected with the recent invasion of the Indian Territory were officers.
A Globe Democrat reporter met an officer of the company, and, in a general conversa tion, asked him where the Oklahoma company expected to get its title to Oklahoma, as the company would have no more right to land embraced in the prospective limits of the town than any other settler, should the Territory be declared by the Government subject to settlement.
"That is fixed," said the enthusiastic Oklahoman.
"How fixed?" asked the reporter.
"The railroads have assured us the land."
Further conversation disclosed the fact that the officers of the colony have adopted a new scheme to obtain possession of the coveted land site. They claim that according to the construction placed upon a late decision of the Supreme Court, certain railroads will be allowed to construct their lines through the Indian Territory. One of the lines is to pass through the land laid out on the map for Oklahoma. The programme of the colony now is to follow the railroad to Oklahoma, build up the town, and then com-mence settlements along the line of the road on land claimed by the road. As a matter of information to the colonists, however, it might be stated that the railroad has not yet been constructed. Globe Democrat.
[BLOWN INTO BITS: TOWBOAT "JOHN MEANS".]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881. Editorial Page.
Memphis, Tennessee, March 18. The steamer Belle Memphis, which arrived from St. Louis this morning at 10 o'clock, brought the particulars of the blowing up of the towboat John Means yesterday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock, when opposite Osceola, Arkansas, about eight miles up the river. Her four boilers must have all let go about the same time, as her hull was completely wrecked, and she sunk out of sight within five minutes after the explosion.
was witnessed by several persons at Osceola, and they immediately went to the assistance of the crew, many of whom were blown into the water.
Pilot Pursell, they say, was blown fifty yards in the air. He remembers nothing, only that he was taken out of the water nearly half a mile from where the accident occurred. He was floating on the floor of the pilot house. His left leg was broken just above the instep, and his head and breast were severely cut. Several of the lower jaw teeth were knocked out.
Capt. William McCelland [? DO THEY MEAN McCLELLAND ?] was asleep at the time of the explosion. He was blown into the river, together with the mattress on which he was lying.
The John Means was owned by the St. Louis and New Orleans transportation company, Lourney line. She was 9 years old, and almost worn out. She left New Orleans March 1, having in tow five model barges loaded with railroad iron and block tin, one full barge and a store boat, which was dropped at Arkansas City. She arrived in Memphis last Tuesday night, and remained here until Wednesday evening at 4 o'clock, repairing her boilers, which were in a leaky condition. Indeed, if reports be true, and they are vouched for by responsible persons who were on the steamer at the time of the accident, the engineers were responsible for the disaster. [Reference to Arkansas City, Arkansas.]
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, March 23, 1881.
Don't forget the auction sale at the Central Avenue hotel next Saturday.
PUBLIC SALE! I will sell at public auction, on Saturday, March 26, at 2 p.m., at the Central Avenue hotel, Arkansas City, Kansas, all my stock of furniture and household goods; consisting of carpets, bedsteads and bedding, stoves, chairs, stands, pictures, and other articles too numerous to mention. A. J. CHAPEL.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Read the notice of teams wanted by Mr. James Hill to work on the canal.
I want 50 good, heavy teams, to work on the Arkansas City canal. The teams must be capable of handling scrapers, plows, and wagons to advantage. Wages, 25 cents per hour. All work paid for each week IN CASH; also quarrymen, stone masons, and cutters wanted.
March 22, 1881.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Quite a pretentious frame building is being erected in the east part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Messrs. Gay and Tisdale, of Osage Agency, spent a few days in town this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
The last term of the school year commenced last Monday, and will continue three months.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Mr. Joseph Abrams, one of the TRAVELER's substantial granger friends, paid us a visit Monday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
A good opportunity to get a bargain in city and country property is offered in this issue by Stanton Bros.
AD:
The undersigned offer for sale 160 acres of good land 3 miles south of Arkansas City. Also, Livery Barn and Stock, House and Lots in the City. All of which will be sold away below what the property's valued if sold soon. STANTON BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Our genial friend, Bohle, of St. Louis, arrived last Monday, and proceeded to overhaul 200,000 pounds of Indian flour.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Our young friend, A. W. Berkey, of the Winfield Bank, was in town Saturday last, shaking hands with his many friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Agent Bowman, of Pawnee Agency, was in town Monday and Tuesday of this week on business connected with his Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Hunnewell is still clamoring for a newspaper. God help the man who so far forgets himself as to start a paper in Hunnewell.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
A slight "unpleasantness" arose between two of our express men last week, and before the affair could be settled $5 had to be paid into the city treasury.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Capt. C. M. Scott, accompanied by James Leonard, started into the Territory on a pleasure trip last Saturday, and expect to be absent about two weeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Scarlet fever was reported as epidemic in Winfield, but we are happy to say only one family was afflicted. The report as to its being in this city is wholly false.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
W. J. Stewart, owner of one of the best and largest farms in East Bolton, and who has been in Denison, Texas, nearly two years, thinks of removing to the Rio Grande.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
An election was held in Chautauqua county last week for the purpose of voting township bonds in aid of the Gould railroad, and the bonds were carried in every township.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
On last Monday a new time table was adopted by the Santa Fe company. The morning accommodation now leaves this city at 5 o'clock, instead of 6, and the afternoon express leaves at 3 o'clock.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
In view of the fact that the Salt Springs are to be utilized this summer, we may state that a fine sample of salt was shown us last week, one pound of which was attained from one gallon of the Salt Springs water.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
J. M. Gates, of Bolton township, will sell by auction on Tuesday next, March 29, at his residence, a large amount of farming implements and household furniture. [NOTICE GIVEN ON THIS IN PREVIOUS EDITION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Mr. R. E. Grubbs, proprietor of the post office newsstand, comes to the front this week and announces himself ready for business, having a large stock of stationery, etc., now on hand.
NOTICE: Subscriptions received at the Postoffice news stand for any and all Magazines, newspapers and periodicals.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
A Mr. Darraugh, late of Denver, Colorado, has brought his family to Arkansas City with a view to making Cowley county his home in the future. Mr. Darraugh is a man of considerable wealth, a portion of which we understand he proposes investing in stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
We take pleasure in calling attention to the new advertisement of D. Grant & Co.'s grocery store, located in the building north of the City bakery. This firm carry a good stock, and will be found ever willing to supply the needs of customers. Give them a call.
AD: D. GRANT & CO., Dealers in fancy, domestic and staple GROCERIES, foreign and domestic FRUITS. FISH, MEATS, OYSTERS, ETC. Goods at lowest rates, and quality satisfactory. Country Produce Wanted in exchange for goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
We take pleasure in calling attention to the new "ad" of Snyder & Ware in this issue. These gentlemen keep a large and well selected stock of groceries, queensware, etc., always on hand, and are prepared to fill all orders in first-class style.
AD: THIS SPACE IS RESERV'D FOR THE GROCERY FIRM -OF- SNYDER & WARE.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
We notice that work on the city waterworks is being promptly pushed toward completion. The tank is almost finished, and the windmill, as well as pipes, hydrants, etc., are on hand, and at present affairs look well for the same to be in good working order by the 1st of the month.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Peter Pearson, the furniture man, comes to the front with a new "ad" this week. In addition to his large stock of household furniture, he is now agent for the new Home sewing machine, one of the best of these very necessary housekeeping articles manufactured. Call and see him.
OLD AD:
My fall stock of Furniture being now completed, I respectfully invite a careful examination of a superior and well selected grade of Parlor, Office, Chamber, and Kitchen Furniture, to which I have added many new styles of the latest designs. Thanking the public for past favors, I hope, by strict attention to business, low prices, honest dealing, and the people's confidence to deserve a large share of the trade. Respectfully, P. PEARSON.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
NEW AD: KING OF ALL!
THE LIGHT RUNNING - NEW HOME!
A MODEL OF SIMPLICITY, STRENGTH AND BEAUTY.
NEVER GETS OUT OF ORDER.
AGENTS WANTED.
PATTERN OF PERFECTION.
MAKES NO NOISE.
DOES NOT FATIGUE THE OPERATOR
30 UNION SQUARE
NEW YORK CITY - ORANGE, MASS.
PLAYING UP "LATEST, IMPROVED, MOST POPULAR, BEST]
For durability, simplicity and capacity it is unexcelled. It is exceedingly handsome; working parts are of steel, case hardened; the "lost motion" can be taken up in every part. Every machine warranted for five years. For sale by
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
The whiskey cases from this city heard before Justice Kelley, of Winfield, last Thursday, resulted in our saloon keepers being heavily fined and ordered to quit selling liquor, beers, etc. At this writing the saloons in town are closed for the sale of intoxicants, though open for cigars and billiards.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Mr. A. A. Newman, one of our most enterprising merchants, left for New York last week, in order to lay in a large and complete stock of dry goods, etc., for the coming spring. The first arrival will be here in about two weeks' time, when we predict quite a treat in the way of bargains and novelties.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
The primary for the second annual meeting of the Creswell township Sunday school convention will be held in the First Presbyterian church in Arkansas on Friday, March 25, at 11 o'clock. S. C. MURPHY, Pres.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
It is with more than ordinary pleasure that attention is called in this issue to the professional card of C. L. Swarts. Possessing all the attributes to a lawyer, he is bound to succeed. His long residence in this community, his sterling integrity, and the confidence reposed in him by the people, are guarantees of a prosperous career.
NOTICE: C. L. SWARTS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Payne's trial at Fort Smith has taken place, and the prevailing belief in that vicinity is that the decision will be against him. Payne now tells a very different story regarding his attempted invasion of the Indian Territory, claiming that he did not know anything about the legality of his actions, but simply took the people there to test the matter.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Last Saturday Mr. A. C. Heflin, telegraph operator in this city, received a telegram from Peoria, Illinois, stating that his father was very sick, and not expected to live. He left on the afternoon train for home, but at Winfield received another telegram to the effect that his father was dead. He continued his journey in the hope of arriving in time for the funeral.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Our office was illuminated last week by the appearance of two of Arkansas City's fascinating young ladies, which was very much appreciated, except by the minor attache, who, being somewhat restrained from entertaining the fair sex on account of his timidity, would have congratulated himself could he have crept into the apartment called the "hell box."
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
The Arkansas City Water-Power Construction Company are making things lively in the vicinity of their works south of town. Some twenty teams have been employed hitherto, and have already made a goodly show, being almost across the Leonard place. In this issue Mr. Hill advertises for fifty more teams at $2.50 per day of ten hours, and we are assured from the present management of the enterprise that both men with or without teams desiring work can have no excuse for lying idle. Of course, at this early stage it is impossible to say how long the work will take, but of one thing we may rest assuredthat which money and energy can accomplish will be done by the gentlemen composing the company towards completing this, the most important enterprise ever undertaken in Cowley County.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
In this issue we give the new school law regulating examinations and certificates. [I SKIPPED THIS...VERY LONG!]
The grades now are first, second, and third, and are for two years, twelve months, and six months respectively. Botany, entomology, drawing, and geology have been dropped from, while physiology and natural philosophy have been placed among the studies necessary for a first-grade certificate. In the other grades but little change was made in the branches upon which examination is required. The law gives the third-grade teacher but one chance, requiring the holder of a third-grade certificate to advance or make an ignominious failure. No teacher can get a certificate of this grade a second time. While this law is intended to stimulate teachers to more constant and ambitious labor, hardships will follow in many cases.
To secure a first-grade certificate the applicant must make a general average of not less than 90, and must fall below 70 in no study. The second grade calls for an average of 80, with no study below 60; third grade, general average of 70, with a standing of not less than 60 in any branch. All interested parties should get this law in full, and make a careful study of its provisions.
[ARKANSAS CITY W. P. C. CO.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
There will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Arkansas City Water Power Company held at their office at 3 o'clock p.m., Saturday, April 2, 1881, for the purpose of electing a board of directors to serve until the next annual meeting. R. C. HAYWOOD, Secretary.
[ITEMS FROM THE MONITOR.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
On last Monday Chautauqua county had a township election in regard to voting bonds in aid of Gould's proposed road, and every township voted the aid asked for.
MARRIED. On last Tuesday C. L. Harter was married to Miss Annie Davis, of Hamilton, Ohio.
On last Monday there was a bitter fight in Montgomery county over the question of voting $80,000 in county bonds to Gould's proposed road. Independence was strongly in favor of the road, while Coffeyville was against it. Independence claimed that Coffeyville polled two hundred fraudulent votes. Independence gave eight votes against, while Coffeyville gave about the same number for it. The proposition carried in the county by two hundred and seven majority. It would appear from these elections as if it were Gould's intention to run the road on the south tier of townships.
[ORDINANCE NO. 93: ELECTION FOR CITY OFFICERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.
Entitled an Ordinance calling an election for city officers.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Arkansas City:
SECTION 1. That an election for the following city officers be held at the council room building on the first Monday, the 4th day of April, to-wit: One Mayor, five Councilmen and a Police Judge.
SECTION 2. That ordinance No. 93 be in force on and after its publication once in the Arkansas City TRAVELER. A. J. CHAPEL, Mayor.
Attest: I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.
[INDIANS: CAVE AT WASHITA RANCH...CHEYENNE TRANSPORTER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881. Front Page.
Near the Washita ranch, about seventy-five miles west of here, is a funnel shaped cave, which is about fourteen feet deep and twelve feet in diameter at its base. Its opening is circular and about three feet across. It is formed in solid rock, and is occupied principally by rattlesnakes.
Mr. Andrew Seger, while hunting in that locality last fall, found the opening, and discovered at the bottom of the cave a human skeleton, but the vigilance of the snakes made further investigation unsafe. A short time ago, when he thought the reptiles were dormant from cold, he went into the cave to make further examination. The bones were evidently those of an Indian, there being with them two blankets; one of them being handsomely beaded, and on the wrists bracelets, such as are worn by Indians. No arms or ammunition could be found, which, with the position of the bones, leads Mr. Seger to conclude that the man was murdered, and the body thrown in there for concealment. The grass grows to the edge of the opening, and there is nothing to warn man or animal of the existence of the cave, so we think it not improbable that this man fell into it, and was killed by the fall.
Cheyenne Transporter.
[INDIAN COMMISSIONER: THOS. M. NICHOL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881. Editorial Page.
Thos. M. Nichol, whose nomination as commissioner of Indian affairs was sent to the Senate on Wednesday, is another "formerly of Kansas" man. He lived at Fort Scott for several years, and was, during his residence in Kansas, the agent for a Wisconsin plow company. He first became prominent in Wisconsin, during the campaign of 1874, as a vigorous speaker on financial questions, and was subsequently elected Secretary of the "Honest Money League" of the northwest. During the last four or five years he has done good service as a Republican speaker, in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and other states. His appointment is not credited to Kansas, however, but to Wisconsin, where he has lived for the past six or seven years. Champion.
[STANDLEY & GRAY SEVER PARTNERSHIP...H. P. STANDLEY RUNS PAPER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881. Editorial Page.
With this issue Mr. Gray severs his connection with the TRAVELER, which will hereafter be published by H. P. Standley.
[EDITORIAL: OUR STOCK AND BONDS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
The above is the title of a communication from "The Banshee" that appeared in last week's Monitor, and which, if the true status of the recent sale of stock made by our county commissioners is given, reflects very unfavorably upon our county clerk.
While we cannot vouch for the statements made, yet we would, but for want of space, publish it intact this week. This matter is one in which all are interested, and a summary of "Banshee's" article will appear in our next, as well as any new feature that transpires in this matter.
[SHERIFF SHENNEMAN AND GEORGE HAYWOOD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Many of our citizens will remember the four commercial men who spent several days in our city last spring, hunting, fishing, drinking, and have a general good time. The transactions of one of these gentlemen, however, was not so generally known. This person, going by the name of George Haywood, succeeded in obtaining quite a sum of money on a forged check at the Cowley County Bank, and made good his escape before his crime was exposed.
Efforts were made to find him, but all to no avail. Early last week, however, the above bank received a telegram from the Chicago chief of police stating that one H. R. LeClair had been arrested on the charge of forgery, and wanting to know whether the gentleman's presence was desired in this city. Telegraphic correspondence proved that H. R. LeClair was none other than George Haywood, he having been pointed out by and arrested at the instigation of Mr. George Lun, one of the jolly four above referred to, who had seen Haywood walking the streets of Chicago.
Sheriff Shenneman started for Chicago last Wednesday afternoon, but at this writing nothing has been heard from him. In justice to Haywood's companions of last spring, we will state that they knew nothing of his character, and were in no manner connected with his transactions. He also managed to victimize one or two Wichita banks, and at the time of his arrest in Chicago had quite a large amount of money on his person.
Sheriff Shenneman returned from Chicago yesterday afternoon without his man. Mr. Shenneman reports that Haywood jumped off the train about seventy-five miles from Kansas City early Sunday morning, and as yet nothing has been heard of him.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Election of city officers next Monday, April 4.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
S. S. Major was on our streets last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Butler county votes this week on the Gould railroad proposition.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Don't forget the tree planting in the schoolhouse grounds next Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Mrs. Coombs has removed from the city to her place adjoining the northwest part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Charlie Coombs has returned from Topeka, where he has been working the past three months.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Stacy Matlack is reasonable: he says he will take $100,000 for his interest in the canal gold mines.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wells, on Monday, March 21, 1881, a fine boy. No wonder Albert looks happy.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Jeremiah Logan informs us he will start for Colorado today, or as soon as he can make the necessary arrangements.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Wyckoff & Son announce in this issue that they are prepared to sell groceries and clothing as cheap as the cheapest. Give them a call.
AD:
All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods at cash value. Please give us a call and examine goods and prices.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
The firm of Jarvis, Conklin & Co., of Winfield, are offering to loan money at unexampled rates of low interest.
NOTICE: THE BEST rates off interest that have ever been made in Southern Kansas, are now being made by
NOTICE: MONEY always on hand to loan, and will be paid as soon as the papers are executed. Jarvis, Conklin & Co.
NOTICE: $50,000 TO LOAN AT 8 PERCENT INTEREST BY
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
D. B. Hartsock and family returned from Colorado last Saturday. They propose moving to the Centennial State as soon as possible this spring.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Last Sunday was a glorious day, and a bonanza for our livery men. Stanton Bros., C. O. Brooks, and D. A. McIntire's stables were all empty long before noon.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Fourteen persons were admitted to the First Presbyterian church by baptism last Sunday morning. Some eight or ten more are to be admitted in a week or two.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
The paymaster on the Santa Fe road recently lost a large number of pay checks, and some of the railroad employees in this city thought theirs might be among the missing.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Charles Brash has sold his place in East Bolton to Mr. Kempton, who intends occupying the same as a sheep ranch. Mr. Brash is thinking of going to Nebraska in the course of a week or two.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Stacy Matlack purchased one of the finest otter skins we ever saw from an Indian last week. It measured five feet and six inches from tip to tip, and was two feet wide, and was perfect in every respect.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Cal Swarts and F. C. Wood may now be found in the building two doors north of Snyder & Ware's grocerythe former to attend to legal business, and the latter to the Adams Express Company's business.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Charley France has rented the Central Avenue hotel building, and will fit up the rooms therein for the accommodation of his increased patronage. C. U. is a popular landlord, in every way meriting success.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Some of our citizens have suggested the propriety of electing a council from the east side of Summit street this time, so we may have waterworks and hydrants on both sides of the street. It looks reasonable.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
R. E. Grubbs, our new stationer, now smiles the full length of a block and around the corner. Last Monday's train brought his wife and daughter to make his adopted home a home indeed, which accounts for his exceeding great joy.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
The druggists of Cowley county met in Winfield last Monday evening for the purpose of electing delegates to the State Pharmaceutical Association, which, we believe, meets on the 13th of next month. Messrs. Eddy, Mowry, Maxwell, and Riley represented Arkansas City. Quincy A. Glass, of Winfield, and E. D. Eddy, of this city, were chosen delegates.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
In the last three weeks some ten men have left our city for Texas, with a view to pur- chasing cattle: James Henderson, A. M. Smythia, Jack Gilbert, Harry Genthner, Lincoln Small, the Fairclo brothers, Bill Henderson, and Messrs. Tyner and Pond.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Mr. Harry Jeffers, late of Charleston, Illinois, has been appointed clerk at Pawnee Agency, and passed through town last week on his way to his new field of action. "Our Simon," for some cause or other, was not retained in his temporary position of honor.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
There will be a foreign mission meeting in the United Presbyterian church next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. Rhea, of the Presbyterian Board, and Miss A. Y. Thompson, of the U. P. Board, are expected to be present and present the cause.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Mr. Stewart, of the Interior Department at Washington, who has been overhauling the books at Pawnee Agency, spent several days in this city last week. He says he would rather own property in Arkansas City than in any city he has seen since leaving home. Sensible man.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
To anyone wishing to purchase a No. 1 and well improved farm, we know of no better opportunity than that afforded by the proffered sale of Mr. A. Pruden, Jr.'s, fine farm and residence west of town. Full particulars and description of the place can be found elsewhere in this issue.
FOR SALEFARMMy farm, situated on the Arkansas River, five miles from railroad depot at Arkansas City, Cowley county, Kansas.
One quarter section, 160 acres, brick dwelling house, 8 rooms, good well, large cistern, brick smokehouse, granary 14 x 32 feet, corn cribs, etc. About 10,000 trees, catalpa, cottonwood, etc., 115 apple trees, and other small fruit; 75 acres in cultivation, 500 rod of hedge, 1 lot 3 acres, one long lot of four acres, 1 pasture of 44 acres, 12 acres of timber, and spring branch in pasture. Improvements cost $4,500.
One quarter section, 160 acres, adjoining above; 60 acres in cultivation.
One quarter section, 115-1/2 acres No. 1 bottom land, 75 acres in cultivation.
Will sell all above for seven thousand five hundred ($7,500) dollars; one-third cash, balance to suit purchaser. Title perfect.
Address ALFRED PRUDEN, Jr., Dayton, Ohio.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881. Charley Parker will leave for Sac and Fox Agency next Monday, he having received the appointment of blacksmith at that place. He will be accompanied by his family. The stone blacksmith shop on south Summit street will still continue in full blast, under the management of Mr. E. B. Parker.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Mr. Godfrey's temperance billiard hall, under the City hotel, is enjoying a prosperous career. No drinking of liquor was allowed in this room even before the constitutional amendment presented itself as an obstacle, a good quality of cigars being the only article of refreshment kept by the proprietor.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Mr. Lee Weller, the popular Santa Fe conductor from Newton to Caldwell, with his wife and a party of friends, paid a visit to our city last Saturday and took in the canal works and gold bearing localities. Mr. Weller thinks Arkansas City is the coming great city of Southern Kansas, and as soon as the railroad is extended through the Territory, he will undoubtedly locate here. We entirely concur in the above sentiments, and hope we may be called upon to record Mr. Weller's advent at an early date.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
At this time it is in order to clean up and destroy by burning last year's stalks, weeds, etc., preparatory to making gardens. The general practice is to rake the weeds together and burn in the evening. One element of danger in this is that large dry stalks will hold fire for a long time, even when apparently extinguished; and the fire being fanned into a blaze, burns in the night time when no one is around. It would be better to burn in the early morning, which would give the entire day for the rubbish to burn out while it could be watched.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
There is no smallpox in Arkansas City, nor do we apprehend a visitation of this disease anyways, soon; but the following recipe, furnished to the London Mercury, by an eminent physician, is said to be a sure cure, and it certainly would be a good idea to keep it nearby: "One ounce of cream of tartar dissolved in a pint of boiling water. Drink when cold at short intervals. It can be taken at any time, and is a sure preventive as well as a curative. It is known to have cured thousands of cases without failure. It never leaves a mark, never causes blindness, and always prevents tedious lingering." This physician says the worst case of smallpox can be cured by this simple remedy in three days.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
The Winfield Telegram of last week, under the heading of "An Example To Be Followed," published an item to the effect that Miss Fannie Skinner, teacher at Ponca Agency, had died of heart disease. It is untrue in every respect, this lady being quite well at this writing, and pursuing her usual routine of school duties. Correspondents in sending such items for publication should ascertain their truth beyond doubt before sending, by which they would save a great deal of suffering to friends of the parties interested. We take pleasure in correcting this statement as Miss Skinner is well known all over this county, and the report caused many of her friends and acquaintances much mental distress.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
List of letters remaining uncalled for in the post office at Arkansas City, Kansas, April 1, 1881. Parties calling for the same will please state that they were advertised.
Atkinson, Elmer; Brown, G. A.; Coe, Fred R.; Cockrell, S.; Durall, C. H.; Delany, John; Elliott, Wm. J.; Freeman, R. P.; Ferry, Chas. H.; Frenelt, Irving R.; Griffin, C. E.; Hudson, Wm. H.; Hall, W. A.; Heflin, G.; Hamilton, A.; Hamilton, J.; Hamilton, Jonathan; Hellen, A. C.; James, W. K.; King, T. W.; Karner, Charly; Kolk, Nicholas; Kelso, James G.; Larson, J. T.; Layton, Ellsworth; Lowe, J. B.; McCormac, D. A.; Minard, Wm. H.; McCormac, Rebecca; O'Brine, Miss Mary; Pattison, A.; Reynolds, James E.; Rolf, Casper; Ruth, Casper; Ruipp, Clara R.; Shaw, M. C.; Smith, J. N.; Setters, J. P.; Snowden, Stella; Trout, James; Turner, James H.; Wagstaff, James; Williams, Mrs. N. L.; Watson, M. C.; Williams, Wm.; Watts, John; Watts, Emmet; Williamson, Chas.; Wagner, George; Wooldridge, Wm.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
Considerable excitement prevailed in town several days last week consequent upon the reported finding of gold in paying quantities in the excavation now being made for the canal. A large number of our citizens visited the canal works and many and various theories and speculations on this all absorbing and golden topic were indulged in. It has been known for many years that "the color," to use a mining term, could be found in various places in this vicinity but not in sufficient quantities to pay for working. Several specimens of gold bearing quartz were being handed around, but we think the trouble was, these specimens were found before they were lost. Anyway, while not having much faith in this "find," we hope it will pan out big.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
The work of laying the pipes and hydrants, in connection with the city water works, on Summit street, is almost completed, and it is thought that the water will be laid on by the end of the present week. This undertaking is one of the most important ever attempted by the city, and we hope will prove a success in every particular.
[PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORTATION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, March 23, 1884. Sealed proposals, indorsed Proposals for Beef, Bacon, Flour, Clothing, or Transporta tion, etc., (as the cause may be), and directed to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Nos. 65 and 67 Wooster Street, New York, will be received until 11 a.m. of Monday, May 2, 1881, for furnishing for the Indian service about 800,000 pounds of Bacon, 40,000,000 pounds of Beef on the hoof, 128,000 pounds of Beans, 70,000 pounds of Baking Powder, 2,300,000 pounds of corn, 750,000 pounds of Coffee, 8,300,000 pounds of Flour, 212,000 pounds Feed, 300,000 pounds Hard Bread, 75,000 pounds Hominy, 9,000 pounds Lard, 1,650 barrels Mess Pork, 233,000 pounds Rice, 11,200 pounds Tea, 72,900 pounds Tobacco, 200,000 pounds Salt, 200,000 pounds Soap, 6,000 pounds Soda, 1,250,000 pounds Sugar, and 839,000 pounds of Wheat.
Also, Blankets, Woolen and Cotton goods (consisting in part of Ticking, 36,000 yards; Standard Calico, 300,000 yards; Drilling, 25,000 yards; Duck, free from all sizing, 175,000 yards; Denims, 17,000 yards; Gingham, 50,000 yards; Kentucky Jeans, 26,000 yards; Satinet, 4,500 yards; Brown Sheeting, 213,000 yards; Bleached Sheeting, 9,000 yards; Hickory Shirting, 12,000 yards; Calico Shirting, 5,000 yards; Winsey, 2,600 yards); Clothing, Groceries, Notions, Hardware, Medical Supplies; and such as Harness, Plows, Rakes, Forks, etc., and for 475 Wagons, required for the service in Arizona, Colorado, Dakota, Idaho, Indian Territory, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wisconsin, to be delivered at Chicago, Kansas City, and Sioux City.
Also, Transportation for such of the Supplies, Goods, and articles that may not be contracted for to be delivered at the Agencies.
BIDS MUST BE MADE OUT ON GOVERNMENT BLANKS.
Schedules showing the kinds and quantities of subsistence supplies required for each Agency, and the kinds and quantities, in gross, of all other goods and articles, together with blank proposals and forms for contract and bond, conditions to be observed by bidders, time and place of delivery, terms of contract and payment, transportation routes, and all other necessary instructions will be furnished upon application to the Indian Office in Washington, or Nos. 65 and 67 Wooster Street, New York; Wm. H. Lyon, No. 483 Broadway, New York; and to the Commissaries of Subsistence, U. S. A., at Chicago, Saint Louis, Saint Paul, Leavenworth, San Francisco, Omaha, Cheyenne, and Yankton, and the Postmaster at Sioux City.
Bids will be opened at the hour and day above stated, and bidders are invited to be present at the opening.
All bids must be accompanied by certified checks upon some United States Depository or Assistant Treasurer, for at least five percent of the amount of the proposal.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
JAMES WILSON has for sale a nice lot of House PlantsRoses, Flowering shrubs, and climbing vines. Five choice Hardy Roses for $1; TubeRose bulbs that will flower this season $1 a dozen.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 30, 1881.
The Cowley County Normal will be held in August; and Prof. P. J. Williams, of Ottawa, Kansas, will act as conductor. R. C. STORY, County Superintendent.
[EDITORIAL PAGE: H. P. STANDLEY, PUBLISHER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, April 6, 1881.
The sale of our stock in the S. K. & W. R. R., sometime since, has resulted in quite a rumpus between the newspapers at the county seat, consequent upon alleged mistakes, or to say the least, in formalities committed by a certain county official. It is not our funeral, but if we read the signs of the times aright, the funeral knell to the hopes of some aspirants for county office in the future, have boomed loud and deep. In order that the TRAVELER's readers may know what is transpiring in this matter, we insert the following from the Monitor, of March 26, 1881, which appeared over the signature of "BANSHEE," and will sufficiently explain itself.
Editor Monitor: There seems to be a premeditated attempt on the part of the Courier, and those most interested in the success of certain county officers, to cover up the real delinquencies which jeopardized the sale of stock held by this county in the Southern Kansas & Western railroad. This attempt on the part of the Courier is two fold.
First, to vent its spleen against Read's bank in the interest of McMullen, Fuller, Millington, and company.
Second, to shield Captain Hunt.
The Courier, blindly and in an unscrupulous spirit of hate toward M. L. Robinson, sought to attract the attention of the public from the real delinquent, Capt. Hunt, by attacking the county commissioners for sending James Harden and M. L. Robinson East to protect the interests of Cowley County.
It is true that in the first article in the Courier, in regard to this subject, they did not abuse the commissioners in express terms; but they published an editorial stating that it was reported on the street, and that great excitement existed among the people in consequence thereof, that the board of county commissioners had sent Messrs. Harden and Robinson East to perfect the sale of the stock held by the county in the Southern, Kansas & Western railroad, and that such statement was false, and that if they had gone East for such purpose, it was at their own expense and volition, and that the commissioners of Cowley County, being honorable men, would never be guilty of doing such a thing.
With a characteristic cheek which serves the senior editor of that paper so well in times of emergencies, he stated to a guileless public, if such order was made, it was with the under standing that the committee would pay their own expenses as they had the right and were well able to do; when such editor well knew that the order was not only to send such committee East but also to pay their expenses.
Then the Monitor, true to the facts in defense of the action of the county commissioners, published the official order made by the board of county commissioners, attested by Captain Hunt, county clerk, showing that said committee not only went on order of the board, but also at the expense of Cowley County.
After the committee had returned from the successful trip, wherein they saved to the taxpayers of this county fifty-six thousand dollars, then it was the venerable old fossil of the Courier ate his own words, devoured his own offspring, turned tail on his former publication, and published to the world the action of the county commissioners and justified the same.
In this justification, every man in Cowley County, who is familiar with the facts, will heartily join. In order that the public may know the real status of the case, the writer of this article will state the facts. The people of the county by their votes ordered the commissioners to sell the stock, and they, in pursuance of such order, did sell such stock for sixty-eight cents, and Read's bank gave to the county treasurer a certificate of deposit for the amount, for which they had Coler & Co.'s draft, and here is where the trouble began.
The county clerk in making out the papers showing the vote, and order of sale, failed to show affirmatively that the sale was legal. This may not have been his fault, for he is not a lawyer, neither has he had the necessary business experience to fill the position he holds, which is unfortunate for him and deplorable as regards the best interests of this county; but worse than all, instead of certifying the order of the board selling our stock in said railroad company, as he should have done, and as any ordinarily careful clerk would have done, he made out the certificate showing that we had sold our stock in the "Southern, Kansas & Fort Smith" railroad company.
These papers went East with the application for the transfer of the stock to Coler & Co., and, of course, were rejected on the ground that there was no such railroad as the "Southern, Kansas & Fort Smith," and that the sale of the stock of the "Southern, Kansas & Fort Smith" railroad would not transfer the stock of the Southern, Kansas & Western railroad; hence, the rejection of Coler & Co.'s application, and having failed to obtain what they purchased, they threw back the stock upon the hands of Cowley County.
The time was up for the transfer of this stock, the Southern, Kansas & Western railroad company had ceased to exist, and the stock held by Cowley County was utterly worthless. The contest for the control of the same on the part of Gould on one hand, and the Santa Fe on the other, which gave it its fictitious value, being ended by the success of the Santa Fe company, and the stock was of no further value.
At this juncture, M. L. Read's bank, the wealthiest and largest tax-paying institution of the county, promptly took a hand to save the county; and M. L. Robinson, being one of the directors of the Cowley, Sumner & Fort Smith railroad, and being on intimate and friendly terms with the General Manager Strong, of the Santa Fe, went to Topeka and Kansas City, procured an order, delaying the closing of the books of the old Southern, Kansas & Western railroad companynow defunctuntil the egregious blunder of our county clerk could be rectified.
Robinson came home, a meeting of the county commissioners was convened, and the necessary papers, under the advice of Judge McDonald, of Winfield, and Wallace Pratt, of Kansas City, were made out and the committee sent East, as heretofore stated, to save this county from great financial loss.
Instead of Mr. Robinson being abused in connection with this matter, he is entitled to the heart-felt thanks of all honest men in Cowley County; and but for the insane jealousy of the unfortunate occupants on the corner, they would be the first to accord the praise.
In conclusion, I have to state that I have no fight to make on Captain Hunt; I charge him with no criminal negligence, unless it be criminal negligence for a county official to be derelict in duty, either from want of knowledge or criminal carelessness. Certain it is that in this case, but for the prompt action by M. L. Robinson, the county would have absolutely lost fifty-six thousand dollars, as a direct result of Captain Hunt's gross carelessness.
I have not been a supporter of Mr. Troup of late years; I, in common with many others, fell into the foolish notion that, because a man made a good officer, and held the office a long time, was no reason for his further retention; hence, I voted for Captain Hunt and against Troup, but I am forced to admit that Mr. Troup's official record is without a blemish, and I, with others who thought as I did, regret the day that saw him step down and out. Certain it is, that the blunders now charged to the county commissioners, and which, if really chargeable at all, are chargeable to the inefficiency of the county clerk; and never would have happened had Mr. Troup retained his old position.
[NEZ PERCE AGENCY: DRIVING TEXAS CATTLE WEST OF AGENCY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881. Editorial Page.
At the meeting of stockmen held at Caldwell, in March last, the privilege of driving through Texas cattle west of the west line of the Nez Perce Agency, and in any direction to shipping points upon the strip of country lying north of that Agency and south of the State line, was accorded.
This action throws our entire State line on the south open to the drive of Texas stock, and as will be readily seen works a great injustice to all owning native stock in the vicinity of the Territory.
Had the "dead line" been placed ten miles south of the State line, with a drive limited to one mile in width, and leading directly north to the various shipping points, this danger would to a great extent have been avoided.
[BASIS OF ASSESSMENT FOR 1881.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
At a meeting of the Assessors of Cowley County, held at Winfield, March 7th, 1881, the following basis of assessment was agreed upon for the year 1881.
Stallions and fast horses: $100 to $800.
First class work horses, per span: $75 to $150.
Second class work horses, per span: $60 to $100.
Third class work horses, per span: $30 to $60.
Ponies and colts: $5 to $30.
Cattle 4 years and upwards including bulls: $25 to $40.
Same age, second grade: $15 to $25.
First grade work cattle: $60 to $80.
Second grade work cattle: $40 to $60.
Domestic cows, 1st grade: $20 to $30.
Domestic cows, 2nd grade: $10 to $20.
Three year old steers: $15 to $25.
Two year old steers and heifers: $8 to $15.
Yearlings: $3 to $10.
Texas cattle, 20 percent off.
Mules, per span, 1st class: $200 to $250.
Mules, per span, 2nd class: $75 to $200.
Mules, per span, 3rd class: $30 to $75.
Asses: $10 to $200.
Sheep, 1st class: $2 to $10.
Sheep, 2nd class: $.75 to $2.
Hogs: $1 to $15.
Goats: $1 to $3.
Corn, per bushel: 8 cents to 25 cents.
Wheat, per bushel: 25 cents to 50 cents.
Pork, per pound: 4 cents.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Apples $1 a bushel.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Allen Mowry is now captain of the S. P. U.'s.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Amos Walton has returned from Lawrence.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
It costs 25 cents to get nothing by express on April 1st.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Charlie Coombs is en route for Colorado by the overland route.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
J. W. Walker and J. J. Clark left this morning for a trip to Arkansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. Gardener and F. H. Brown, of Tannehill, favored us with a call.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
T. A. Gaskill and family have returned from Colorado, and are now living in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Dr. Minthorn, of Ponca Agency, was in town from Friday till Sunday of last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Capt. Will Whiting spent several days of last week in this city, much to the enjoyment of himself and friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
MARRIED. Charles Wilson, formerly of this place, was married to Miss Mattie A. Ross, at Carlisle, Illinois, on the 31st ult.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Wellington was ten years old last Saturday, and the first building in Oxford was put up ten years ago yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. J. M. Sample, who has been occupying the Channell House, in this city, the past year has removed to his former home in West Bolton.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
The Ladies Foreign Missionary Society of Arkansas City will give a social at the M. E. Parsonage next Wednesday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Henry Endicott bought a fine large six-year-old mare from Mr. J. M. Maxwell, on the street last Saturday, for $60.00.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. T. Kimmel and family have removed from their farm, east of the Walnut, and are now living in the north part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. Fitzpatrick has purchased a residence site in the northwest part of town and is busily engaged in erecting a neat house thereon.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Our friend, Dennis Harkins, of East Bolton, has again enrolled himself among those whose homes are the recipient of a weekly call from the TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. J. E. Godfrey's new house is rapidly approaching completion, and bids fair to be one of the neatest residence in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. D. D. Keeler, superintendent of Kaw Agency, with Mr. George Somers, commissary clerk at Osage Agency, were in town several days lately.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
The Benedict property in the west part of town has been purchased by G. McIntire. We do not know whether he intends to rent or occupy the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
C. M. Scott and James Leonard returned from their trip in the Territory last week and reported having a good time, only a "little cool in the morning," you know.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
James C. Topliff, our Postmaster, has been to considerable expense in fitting up and arranging the Post Office in this city, until it is one of the best in the State, and our people should show their appreciation of his enterprise by taking a box, by which they, at a nominal expense, can save themselves much time and trouble.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
We hear rumors to the effect that the Salt Springs are to be utilized to a much larger extent than ever before, for the manufacturing of that necessary household article: salt. The undertaking has been decided upon by wide awake businessmen, but all the preliminaries are not yet arranged. There is a fortune, and a large one, too, for someone, in this hitherto neglected industry, and we will gladly hail the day that shall obviate the necessity of being dependent upon other localities for that salt which we literally have at our own doors in inexhaustible quantities.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
We strolled into the Harness and Saddlery establishment of Mr. T. Houghton last week and were much surprised to find the same literally crammed with new goods, just received from St. Louis, both in the shape of harness, fittings, collars, saddle trees, etc., as well as a very fine assortment of finished saddles. Mr. Houghton always has a good stock of home made harness and saddles on hand, and together with the fact that he employs none but skilled workmen, renders this the place to go to, whether for new goods or repairing.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
At the election held on last Monday, the following gentlemen were elected to hold the reins of municipal government for the coming year.
MAYOR: H. D. KELLOGG.
COUNCILMEN:
James Benedict, J. B. Nipp, H. Godehard, O. S. Rarick,
Wm. Speers.
POLICE JUDGE: I. H. Bonsall.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Twenty-five dollars reward is offered by our sheriff for the apprehension of Allison Toops, who broke jail at Winfield, March 31, 1881.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
We were gladdened by a sight of Ben Matlack's smiling face the other day. Ben has been in New Mexico and claims to have seen all of the elephant he wants to.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Owing to the high winds, it was impossible to complete the erection of the windmill; consequently, the water works have not been tested. We may look for a trial of their efficiency any day from this on.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
As will be seen by their "ad" in this issue, the firm of D. Grant & Co. has ceased to exist, and the business will be conducted by Messrs. Benedict and Kimmel. If you want standard goods, call upon these gentlemen.
AD: BENEDICT & KIMMEL. Dealers in fancy, domestic and staple GROCERIES, foreign and domestic FRUITS. FISH, MEATS, OYSTERS, ETC. Goods at lowest rates, and quality satisfactory. COUNTRY PRODUCE WANTED in exchange for goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
The canal is an attraction to the hubists, who take in the same every fine Sunday. By the time those fifty new scrapers are at work, we invite them to come and see a ditch as is a ditch and no mistake.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. Ed. G. Gray, for the past year connected with this paper, left on the 3 o'clock train Monday for Colorado. Mr. Gray is a first class newspaper man of more than average ability, and we hope success may attend him wherever he goes.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Arkansas City is saved again. We congratulate our little sister that the construction of the Gould road which was to build along the state line three miles south of here has been abandoned. Gould has taken our advice and bought up the S. K. & W. R. R. He said, come to think about it, he could not afford to run around Winfield. Monitor.
Lucky you spoke, Joe, but seeing as how the world is going to end this year anyhow, it ain't such a narrow escape after all. Thanks.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Report of the Parker school for the month ending March 25, 1881. No. of days in session: 20. No. of pupils enrolled: 29.
Names of pupils perfect in deportment: Rosetta Shearer, Etta Barnett, F. Barnett, Horace Vaughn, Fanny Vaughn, W. E. Edwards, Lena Christian, Hattie Lewis, Chas. Lewis, Cora Monroe, Sarah Monroe, Arthur Parker, Belle Jones, R. Jones, D. Jones, Cora French, George Lewis, Jessie Sankey.
Names of pupils present each day at school session: Hattie Barker, Willie Vaughn, Ed. Marshall, Willie Kimmel. C. F. ATKINSON, Teacher.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Quite an exciting time was had last Thursday, in consequence of a pair of mules taking a fool notion to run a little for their own amusement. They were attached to a wagon loaded with furniture belonging to Mr. J. M. Sample, and were driven by Mr. Bristow, with whom was seated Miss Rose Sample. The team started to run in the south part of town, and all efforts to control them proving ineffectual, they finally succeeded in overturning the wagon, and spilling both occupants and contents promiscuously. We are very much pleased to be able to state that, beyond a few bruises sustained by Miss Sample, and a slight demolition of the Penates, no further damage was done; and after reloading, they proceeded on their way, and as we have not heard to the contrary we presume their designation was reached in safety.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
W. F. Simpson, who has been wintering at Medoc, Jasper County, Missouri, returned to the city last Saturday. He reports the corn in that section still ungathered and the wheat still unthreshed owing to the severity of the winter. While on the return journey he had a horse and three colts stray off in the vicinity of Oswego, Labette County, which we trust he may recover.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
We had a pleasant call last week from Mr. V. M. Ayres of Galva, Illinois. Mr. Ayers is out looking for a location for a grist mill and is much pleased with our city. Mr. Cairns of Winfield, an old friend, was with him. We are in hopes that he will make this his future home.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mr. Pickering has removed into the house he recently traded for from Mr. Mott, in the west part of town, and is already putting up some additions thereto which will much improve the appearance as well as materially add to the convenience of the property as a residence.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
All members of the Bolton S. P. U. who do not pay a fee of 25 cents to Mr. Turner, our treasurer, on or before our next regular meeting, which is the last Saturday in May, will be stricken from the roll as members. ALLEN MOWRY, Captain.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
The cattlemen of the Territory have divided their several ranges into districts, and each district is under the immediate supervision of a captain, who will take entire charge thereof. This is a good move, and will materially aid in the rounding up and the tracing of stray cattle.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
DIED. Died, on April 1st, of pneumonia, Mr. James Ewing, aged 64 years. Mr. Ewing had but recently arrived in this city from one of the western counties. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock Sunday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
We had the pleasure of meeting Dr. J. W. McCoy, the resident physician at Pawnee Agency, last Saturday. The Dr. is a gentleman of prepossessing appearance and genial parts as well as of established medical ability, and will doubtless make a mark in his profession.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Miss Linnie Peed, one of the city's most intelligent and popular young ladies, we are informed, has been engaged to teach the next term of school in the North Centennial Schoolhouse near the north line of the county, and will commence the term on next Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Our assessor, Mr. U. Spray, is preparing to make a raid upon the defenseless property owners in Creswell, and in view of that fact, we publish, this week, the Basis of Assessment, which will be found in another column.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Mrs. Skidmore, and daughter, of Kansas City, arrived on the noon train yesterday, and are now visiting her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Sanford. Mrs. Sanford returned from Kansas City on Monday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Dr. J. T. Shepard now drives a new and very elegant side bar buggy, which we had much pleasure in trying last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Will Yowel, Capt. C. M. Scott's aide-de-camp in the olden times, has literally converted his sword into a ploughshare, and is at work upon a farm near Dodd City, Texas.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Charley Parker and his family left for the Territory yesterday morning. He will, in the future, pound iron at the Kickapoo Agency, where we hope success may attend him.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
We hear that Henry Endicott has sold his farm in East Bolton to a gentlemen from Colorado, who intends to use the same as a sheep farm. Mr. Endicott intends to go to Texas this spring to purchase cattle.
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Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
LOST! $10 REWARD.On Summit street, between the Benedict building and the Cowley County Bank, on Monday last, between the hours of three and five o'clock in the afternoon, a large, old-fashioned, solitaire diamond breast-pin. The finder will receive the reward by returning to this office.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Bids for building a bridge across the creek, near B. Goff's, on the county road, will be received by the township clerk until April 30, 1881. Bidders are requested to furnish plans and specifications. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For further information, inquire of, or address, B. Goff. URIAH SPRAY, Trustee.
W. D. MOWRY, Clerk.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Dried beef ready chipped for table use at the DIAMOND FRONT.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
On March 4th, between Arkansas City and S. E. Maxwell's residence east of town, via the bridge, a lady's portmonnale, containing about $10 in currency, and papers of no value but to the owner. The finder can keep the currency if the other articles are returned to R. J. Maxwell, or to this office.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
I will sell my dun mare and colt, also a good half worn top buggy and harness, at a bargain. Anyone wanting such can see them by calling on me, at the first white house north of the schoolhouse. JAMES CHRISTIAN.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
A team of mules by E. J. Godfrey, Arkansas City, Kansas.
[AD: C. R. MITCHELL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.
Lands adjoining the town site for sale in tracts of from 5 to 40 Acres.
Will trade for other property or sell on long time payments, with low rate of interest. Call on or address
[EDITORIAL PAGE: J. S. HUNT VS. "BANSHEE."]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The following explanation was sent to us with a request that we publish, and wishing that our readers should be able to judge advisedly in this matter, it will be found below.
Editor Monitor: I have read the article over the signature of "Banshee" in last week's issue of your paper, and will briefly reply, even though "Banshee's" article seems to be devoid of honesty or courtesy, and to have been written with anything but a honorableness of purpose. I wish simply to say, without comment or discussion, that the interests of Cowley County have not been jeopardized to the value of a cent by any certificates that I have made. The certificate in question was not a county but a private matter, and did not affect the county in the sale of the stock. That sale had been consummated in all its details before the certificates were made; the contract of sale had been entered into; the stock had been delivered to Read's bank for W. N. Coler & Co., in accordance with the contract, and the stock had been paid for by a certificate of deposit of that bank to the amount of $46,240, and which certificate the county treasurer held in his possession.
The county treasurer had receipted for the money to W. N. Coler & Co., which receipt was filed in this office according to law. The sale was not, and could not have been, made on my certificate.
The attorney of W. N. Coler & Co. was here; and all the records of the stock election, on the legality and correctness of which the validity of the sale of the stock alone depended, had been carefully examined by that attorney, together with the county attorney, and found to be legal and correct.
The certificate in question, together with three or four others, was made for the use of W. N. Coler & Co., and was made at the request and dictation of their attorney, for which he offered to pay me, and for which I charged him nothing. The certificates were made in the hurry of the departure of Coler's agent and attorney on the train, and were not even proofread. In one of the certificates was a simple clerical error of one word, and this is the mole-hill out of which "Banshee" has, for obvious and disreputable reasons, made a seeming mountain.
I will not speak of the almost savageness of what can only be an attack, of the evident intention, and the double disgrace of its being under a nom de plume. The article should be its own condemnation. J. S. HUNT, County Clerk.
[ANOTHER EDITORIAL: M. L. READ - "BANSHEE."]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
M. L. Read and the banking concern, of which he is the head, has been the recipient of much taffy at the hands of "Banshee," but feeling assured, upon further inquiry, that in this matter said correspondent was at fault, we give publicity to certain items from the Courier in reference thereto, which, we think, will enable our readers to judge intelligently. We have no feeling in this matter, more than to see that the general interests of our county are well looked to and to give the news; having done which, we leave the case on its merits.
The items referred to above are as follows.
"The ponderous mass of taffy and soft soap with which "Banshee" deluges M. L. about his tremendous power and influence with W. B. Strong, the Santa Fe, and the bears and bulls of Wall street, about his overwhelming patriotism, illustrated by his superhuman efforts to save the county from a loss of fifty six thousand dollars, by first rushing to Topeka and then to New York, is wonderfully translucent. The county was in no danger of being swallowed up by the defaulting shark, Coler & Co. The county had no interest in the matter, and had no occasion to pay M. L.'s expenses to either place. It was Read's bank that was in danger, and it was for that institution for which he exerted his wonderful powers, which was all right and praiseworthy.
"`Banshee' says that M. L. Read's bank is the `wealthiest and largest tax-paying institution in the county.' Read's bank is indeed a very wealthy and large tax-paying institution, and `Banshee' is so near the truth in this instance that we will only call it an error, and correct it by stating that the Winfield bank paid, in this county for the year 1880, some $300 more than Read's bank, and that the former bank and McMullen and Fuller pay $626.25 more taxes than the latter bank with Read and the three Robinsons together. The total taxes of the Winfield bank and the two men is $2,371.08; that of Read's bank and the four men is $1,744.45. This is a good showing for both and we repeat what we have often said, that Winfield has two of the solidest and soundest banks in Kansas."
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
A large area of corn is being planted.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The Cowley County Bank has a new sign.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
George McIntire is now living in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Dr. Hunt, of Kaw Agency, was in town yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Thirty teams were loaded with provisions for Pawnee Agency last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The TRAVELER is kept for sale by R. E. Grubbs, at the Postoffice Stationery Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Gilbert, of Kaw Agency, spent Wednesday of last week in our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
C. B. Dorchester, late of the Willows, Indian Territory, returned to his home in the East on Saturday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Mr. Lambert, of Howard City, returned to his home from Ponca agency last Wednesday.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Messrs. Ford & Berger have a neat wagon and carriage shop just east of D. A. McIntire's livery.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The Fairbanks scales in front of Schiffbauers' store have been reset and are now in No. 1 order.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Deputy Sheriff McIntire left this morning to attend the session of the U. S. Court at Topeka.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Ollie Stevenson has taken cases on the TRAVELER, and will be one of "our boys" for the next year.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Our old friend, Kendall F. Smith, of Ponca Agency, is in town shaking hands with his many friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
E. D. Eddy left yesterday for Topeka to attend the meeting of the Druggists of the State, to be held today.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
James Benedict left yesterday to attend the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor, at Junction City, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
C. U. France, our justly popular hotel man, has taken charge of the Central Avenue Hotel, and will run the same in connection with the City Hotel.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The Arkansas City Post Office was established in 1870, with G. H. Norton as Postmaster, and the office was first opened in the log house now owned by Mrs. A. B. Gray.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Mrs. A. B. Gray, sister of Mr. Bonsall, returned to her home at this place last Wednesday. Mrs. Gray has been absent for some time in Illinois, visiting friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Tell Walton, founder of the Mulvane Herald, and an irrepressible newspaper man, this week assumes the control of the Caldwell Post, having purchased the same of Mr. J. H. Sain.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The building on west Summit street, owned and lately occupied by Cap Sandford as a billiard hall, was purchased last week by C. M. Scott. We believe the consideration was $800.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Houghton, in this city, on Friday, April 8th, a boy. At last accounts we are pleased to say both mother and child were progressing nicely.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The examination of C. J. Kempton, of Bolton township, before L. H. Webb, U. S. Commissioner, at Winfield, for selling liquor in violation of the revenue laws, has been continued to April 26th, 1881.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The services at the First Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning were impressively conducted by the Revs. Ralston and Fleming. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered, and 28 persons were received into the church. The present membership of this church is 121, 43 of whom have united since last July.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
During the past week we have heard of several of the citizens of this vicinity who have concluded to try a new stamping ground, and are headed towards Coloradosome have already started and others will move out in a few days. To all such we would say, "Foreign hills look greener." Most of them are people who have lived here for years and from one cause or another have concluded to try their fortunes farther west.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
May 4th is the day appointed for a mass meeting to be held at Winfield of all those who are in any way interested in the question of raising and handling sheep. All the sheep owners in the county will be there, and it is expected that a fine collection of sheep will be on the ground, one of the features of the meeting being prizes to the owners of the best animals. Several shearing machines of different patterns will be on the ground and be publicly tested as to their efficiency.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
A great improvement in the appearance of the internal arrangements of the Creswell Bank is being wrought out under the skillful hands of Messrs. Beecher & Son, who have the work in charge. When completed this bank, which justly enjoys a large patronage in this vicinity, will be one of the finest business houses in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Messrs. Ridenour & Thompson's jewelry store in the P. O. building, presents quite a gala appearance now, owing to the tasteful arrangement of the large assortment of elegant clocks they have just received.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
We received a visit Monday morning by Messrs. Gilstrap, of Grouse creek, and Wm. G. Kay, of East Bolton, two of the best and most enterprising farmers in this vicinity. These gentlemen report the early wheat in their several localities is looking first class; but rain is needed. Mr. Kay will have 125 acres of corn planted by the end of this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
MARRIED. By Rev. Laverty, at the M. E. parsonage, Tuesday, April 12th, Mr. David J. Bratherton, of Wayne County, Ohio, and Miss Sadie E. Croco, of this county. They intend, we believe, to cast their future lot with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
We are under obligations to G. M. McIntire for the following item.
Willie Fogg, a juvenile horse thief, aged 15, who has served one term of imprisonment, undertook to try his hand a second time, so stole a horse from Winfield. Sheriff Shenneman got on his track and arrested him at the Willows, Indian Territory, on Saturday last. Deputy Sheriff McIntire and constable Breene arrived while the arrest was being made.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Messrs. Searing & Mead, of the Arkansas City Water Mills, have placed upon our table a sample of their "Arkansas City Belle" brand of flour, which we think, in the matter of color, quality, and general excellence, it is impossible to surpass. These gentlemen have been at a great expense in fixing up steam and other attachments to their mills, and we are prepared to say there is no firm in the county that can supply a better article of flour than that turned out by these mills.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Prof. Porter, of the St. Louis University, having made an assay of some gold-bearing quartz sent from this place, reported the finding of both silver and gold, and sent an agent down to make inquiry respecting the matter. This resulted satisfactorily, and the agent took with him on his return some two thousand pounds of the ore for further examination, which, if satisfactory, will be followed by an immediate working of the mine by parties in this vicinity, who are interested in them.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Mr. W. A. Ela, of the Oak Glen creamery, six miles north of town, placed upon our table a fine roll of butter, a sample of the products of his establishment. Mr. Ela has fixed himself specially with a view to the production of this family staple, and will in the future maintain the already good reputation he enjoys in this department.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
R. J. Maxwell, of the Central Drug Store, is agent for the Arkansas City and Southern express company, whose conveyances for passengers and express matter leave twice a weekon Mondays and Thursdaysfor Ponca, Pawnee, and Sac & Fox Agencies; Shawneetown and Okmulgee, all in the Indian Territory. Anyone desirous of visiting any of these places will find the above line quite a convenience.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Our waterworks are now completed; but connection with an adequate supply of water not having been effected, a thorough test of their efficiency has not yet been made. The tank at first leaked badly, but it has now a depth of several feet of water; and as soon as it will hold its full capacity of water, we think this undertaking will prove a decided success and a valu able acquisition to our town.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
In looking over a list of Cowley County's school teachers, the other day, we failed to find the name of Miss Blanche Marshall, of West Bolton, who we believe has a first grade certifi cate as a teacher. The young lady has taught and given satisfaction during some three terms of school in this vicinity, and her name should, in common justice, not be omitted by a list of this kind.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The Caldwell Commercial is publishing a stock and brand book, containing the laws and rules of the Stock Association, of the Indian Territory; with cuts of all the brands, and the location of the cattle camps of the western part of the Indian Territory, and with the post office address of the owners.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
DIED. On Sunday night, April 10, at 10 p.m., Mary, wife of A. D. Edwards, of Grouse creek, of pneumonia. The funeral took place on Monday at 4 p.m., and the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large number of her relatives and neighbors, by whom she will be greatly missed.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
We saw Charlie Lish, one of Grouse creek's best farmers, drive out of town last week with a brand new corn planter and marker, which he had just purchased at G. W. Cunning- ham's agricultural implement depot.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The A. C. W. P. C. Co. have almost completed one-half of the grading to be done upon their canal, and the same now begins to loom up in a shape that somewhat accords with the pictures indulged in by a vivid imagination.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The third semi-annual convention of the Cresswell Township Sabbath Schools will be held in the U. P. Church Thursday, April 21, 1881; commencing at 10 a.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
A. A. Newman returned from the East Saturday, where he has been purchasing his spring stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The A. T. & S. F., last Monday, put a new passenger coach on the road between this city and Mulvane. It was much needed and will materially add to the pleasure, or rather, relieve the tediousness of traveling.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The case of Chas. Brash, charged with stealing fruit trees, etc., which came off last Saturday, and in which Messrs. Asp and Swarts were retained for the defense, resulted in a verdict of not guilty.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The city election, in Winfield, last week resulted as follows. Mayor: M. G. Troup. Councilmen: J. Moffit, M. L. Read. Treasurer: T. R. Bryan. Attorney: O. M. Seward. Police Judge and J. P.: N. E. Tansey.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Mr. D. Brooks, the father of our C. O. Brooks, who has been visiting the city for several weeks past, took his departure on the Saturday train for Eureka Springs, Arkansas, where he thinks somewhat of locating.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
We learn that S. P. Channell, a former resident of this city, but now living at Minneapo lis, Minnesota, who left this city on account of ill health, has been suffering from chills and fever all winter; but, to use his own words, "they are getting lighter every day."
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
W. H. Speers has just added a kitchen and porch to his residence, which much improves the appearance of the same. Messrs. Beecher & Son were the builders; and, as a matter of course, the work is well done.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
We dropped into the blacksmith shop of Rarick & Pickering last Saturday and found them and several workmen busily engaged. They report business good and have now on hand enough work to keep them busy for some time.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
Mrs. Dr. Leonard intends to leave town today, with her family, for a visit in the northeastern part of the State; from thence she will join her husband, Dr. M. R. Leonard, at Lake Eustis, Florida, in which State they expect to locate. The Dr. and Mrs. Leonard were amongst our first settlers, and were highly respected in this community. Their many friends, we are assured, unite with us in wishing them "God speed" wherever they may cast their lot in the future.
[COURIER ITEMS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.
The stone work on the Brettun House received its finishing touches Monday. The building is now ready for the finishing work.
Ed. G. Gray severed his connect