[WOOLEN FACTORY: EDITORIAL.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Messrs. J. S. Lycan and J. W. Obrist, of Marshall, Illinois, have been in Winfield for the past few days, investigating the inducements to be found here for the establishment of a woolen factory. They have visited several towns in Southern Kansas with that view and prefer to locate at Winfield. They come with the best endorsements as to character, capital, and experience in the business.

They have the machinery of a new woolen mill complete in Illinois, which cost $20,000, but has been sold on erection. They propose to form a stock company here with a capital of $24,000, of which they will subscribe $12,000, paying up by the delivery of that outfit of machinery at Winfield, to the company for $12,000 in paid up stock. They ask the businessmen and citizens of Winfield, and the sheep men and farmers to subscribe the other $12,000, to be paid in on assessments, as the money shall be wanted to procure grounds, build a factory, purchase wool, etc. The machinery is almost entirely new, and embraces a 45 horse steam power. They prefer a steam power to a water power for their business. They say they will not go outside of business to get beside a water power, but want their factory in the business part of a live town. Their idea is to start the business with about 30 hands and increase the number as they find sales for their woolen yarn, flannels, blankets, jeans, etc.

They say that the building in which their machinery now is can be bought for a low sum and shipped here for less than it would cost to build a new building. It is 55 by 70 feet, two and a half stories high, built of framed timbers, siding, etc., in such a way as to be readily taken down and moved without damage. The stockholders here would determine whether this should be bought or a new stone building be put up. They want an iron roof in either case and careful construction to guard against fire and accidents.

We advise each of our citizens to subscribe from $100 to $1,000 to the capital stock, that these stockholders send a competent man at once to examine the machinery, and get informa tion of its value. If it proves as represented, accept it as paid up capital for $12,000, elect J. S. Loose or some such well known, shrewd, sagacious, and careful businessman, as president and general manager, elect Lycan and Obrist to the places of foremen in the factory to oversee the work. Then go to work, get the most favorable location near the center of business that can be had at a reasonable price, and build of stone just such buildings as are wanted.

By going at it at once in a driving business way, we will before another sheep shearing have a factory ready to take the wool as fast as clipped, and work it up into the things we want most. It will pay the stockholders splendid dividends, furnish work for many of our people at good wages, and add largely to the property of our town and county. It will also be the entering wedge to the introduction of other manufactories. If we seize upon this opportunity, Winfield will be on the road to greatness. Let every man and woman who can raise $100 in six months subscribe.

[SHERIFF'S SALE: JOSEPH LIKOWSKI PROPERTY.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

DETAILS ONLY: M. L. READ, PLAINTIFF/JOSEPH LIKOWSKI DEFENDANT.

SHERIFF A. T. SHENNEMAN SELLING DEFENDANT'S REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO SATISFY SUCH EXECUTION...

The undivided one-half (½) lot number eight (8) in block number one hundred and nine (109) in the city of Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas.

QUESTION: WOULD THIS BE WHERE HE HAD HIS SALOON?

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

AD.

Has the most complete and freshest stock of DRUGS in the city. A Large Stock of White Lead and Prepared Paints. We have in stock all the latest School Books Adopted by the various Boards of the county. My stock of NOTIONS and STATIONERY is Complete.

We have complied with the provisions of the existing temperance laws and are the ONLY LICENSED DRUGGISTS in Winfield. My customers can be assured of the best goods at the Lowest Prices.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

AD.

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Two farms to rent, by R. B. Waite.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

By Terrell is in the hotel business at Joplin.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

W. H. Smith left for Boston Friday afternoon.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Miss Clara Brass had gone home to Lawrence again.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Mr. Rhodes' stone store building is being pushed forward rapidly.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Will Stivers seems to put new life into the local page of the Telegram.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

George Nixon sold wheat in Winfield at 93 cents. It was the finest wheat we have seen.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Hon. Timothy McIntire, editor of the Arkansas Valley Democrat, was in the city Friday.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Mr. M. West came in from Jackson County Saturday to look after his property interests here.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Jim Hill and E. L. Shinn have bought the 2,500 bushel crop in Vanorsdal's peach orchard.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Brown & Son are finishing their store room in a very artistic manner. John Craine is doing the work.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Col. J. C. McMullen and family were sniffing the breezes of Lake Erie at Put-in-bay at last accounts.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Lawyer Allen has purchased a linen duster against the next hot spell. This is a move in the right direction.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Hon. J. R. Hallowell came in Friday to look after the interests of the U. S. in the Riley and Woodruff cases.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Hon. W. P. Hackney left yesterday for Manitou Springs, Colorado, to see his wife. He will be gone about 15 days.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Peruvian Beer is the popular beverage nowadays. The dealers keep it setting around in old tea pots "on ice."

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

The trustees of the Baptist church are pushing the building forward rapidly. The frame work for the windows and doors are up.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

E. A. Millard came in to see us last Tuesday with his hand in a sling and badly swollen.

He had punctured it with a pitchfork.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

What is the matter with the road overseer in Walnut township? The road in some places is in a bad condition for heavy loads.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

D. L. Kretsinger has gone to Kansas City on business for himself. Mr. Will Stiver is localizing for the Telegram during his absence.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Sid Majors has gone into the hotel business at Cherryvale. He has traded for the Railroad hotel and will run it.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

T. A. Blanchard brought us a lot of sample apples from his orchard. They were the largest, fairest, ripe apples we have seen this year.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

S. S. Linn brings us samples of oats and flax both luxuriant. He raises flax for the seed, gets about ten bushels per acre, and sells at about $1.00 per bushel.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

The Archery Club meets Friday afternoon at Riverside Park for their second shoot. Those desiring to witness the sport should be on hand at 3:00 o'clock.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Wallis & Wallis will have the finest grocery establishment in the country when their new building is finished. A part of the cellar is being floored with flagging.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Mrs. F. M. Rains will open her select school about September 5th. Mrs. Rains is a lady of rare culture and accomplishments.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Register Nixon, secretary of old soldiers organization, sent out Monday twenty muster rolls to the committeemen in the different townships for enrolling the old soldiers.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Mrs. Brettun and granddaughter, Miss Louise Crapster, have returned to Winfield to remain a year. They are stopping at the Olds House until the Brettun is in running order.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

J. P. Short has gone to Salt Lake City "over the mountains to see what he can see." He will report to the COURIER such events and sights as appear to him out of the usual run.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Ezra Meech left Tuesday for Vermont on a visit to his old tramping grounds and will buy any sheep he finds there which will come up to the required standard for Cowley County.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Deacon Harris aside from being a boss farmer is a first class stock raiser. Last week he weighed one of his two year old colts, which tipped the beam at 1,120 pounds. This is something of a colt.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

A merry party consisting of the gayest of her gay young people assembled at Miss Roland's on last Saturday evening and proceeded to the residence of Mrs. A. T. Spotswood for the purpose of a complete surprise party to Miss Nettie McCoy, who leaves this week for a visit to her home in New Jersey. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Albro, Mr. and Mrs. Bahntge, Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson, Dr. and Mrs. Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. George Whitney, and Mr. and Mrs. Garvey; Misses Amelia and Clara Garvey of Topeka, Jennie Hane, May Roland, Allie Klingman, Sarah Hodges, Louie Crapster, Ida McDonald, Amanda Scothorn, Margie Wallis, and Jessie Millington; and Messrs. Davis, Dever, Hunt, Baldridge, Harris, W. A. Smith, W. C. Robinson, Dr. Gunn, and Bahntge.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881..

"A young man created a matinee in the south part of town Sunday afternoon. He got hold of a quart of whiskey somewhere and thereupon proceeded to fill his hide full. The whiskey seemed to be of a quality known as `fightin' liquor,' and no one else being present took it upon himself to lick his wife. In order to escape she fled to a neighbor and the festive citizen followed. She beat him in the race, and the neighbor objecting to any further proceedings on his part, he returned to the house and began carrying out the furniture and jugging off the children. Another neighbor came to the rescue, took the children away and knocked him down three or four times.

"He then came off uptown where Sheriff Shenneman arrested him and lodged him in the jail. Monday morning he was brought before justice Tansey and fined $25. This is one of the most brutal and contemptible affairs we have yet been called upon to chronicle. A week or more ago about the same kind of a melee was engaged in, and as this is the second offense, we think it about time, in the interest of the defenseless woman whom he abuses, that thing should be stopped."

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

"A very funny incident happened at the jail Tuesday. Sheriff Shenneman wanted Lennox, the forger, to allow his picture to be taken. This Lennox refused to do, so the sheriff went for a blacksmith to have his irons taken off, intending to take him to the gallery and have the photo taken anyway. When the blacksmith arrived, he and the sheriff entered the cell, when lo, and behold, they found Lennox minus his flowing burnsides and clean shaven. Upon investigation it was found that he had broken the lamp chimney and had shaved himself with the pieces of glass. Shenneman took his picture anyway and got a fair likeness. The boys in the jail say that it made him grunt when grinding off his whiskers with the lamp chimney."

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

That man, Jackson, who is confined to the county jail, is a tough one. It appears that he is the most industrious man the county ever had for a boarder. He breaks door hinges and handcuffs; gets a scrap of iron and picks away with it until he has cut off an iron bar, or worn off a hard timber bolt through a crack in the door; tears through a floor made of 2 x 6 set up edgeways and spiked together solid; and bucks at the solid foundations of the jail. If Shenneman manages to keep him until court time, it looks now as though the jail will be ground to splinters and all the shackles reduced to iron filings. He must have served a long apprenticeship in jail breaking. Last Friday he made a grand struggle for liberty but failed.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

We are in receipt of the announcement of the marriage of Horace E. Powers and Miss Nettie B. Porter, on the 22nd of July at Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Powers is a young lawyer of Omaha and a recent graduate of the law college of Ann Arbor, Michigan, while Miss Porter was formerly a Winfield young lady and is well and favorably known to most of our young folks as she spent last summer here with her mother, Mrs. S. B. Bruner.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Monday morning Dr. Mendenhall assisted by Drs. Green, Davis, and Henry, amputated Daniel Sheel's leg just below the knee. This was the only chance to save his life, as the bone below the point of amputation was dead. He is now doing as well as could be expected. This is a sad ending of Dan's trip to the west.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

John C. Roberts, of Walnut Township, will be a candidate for county commissioner for the first district. He is a first rate man for the place, full of vim and good sense, economical, and careful in his public duties, a sound republican, and was a brave soldier in the late war, in which he was seriously wounded.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

The Winfield Archery Club met at Riverside Park Friday afternoon for their first shoot. The distance was 30 yards at four foot targets. For novices the shooting was excellent. Mr. Glass scored in fifty-two hits 135. It is the most exhilarating sport we have ever engaged in, and we do not remember of passing a pleasanter afternoon for years. [Greer was a member.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Taylor Fitzgerald has been one of our valued and prompt paying customers. We have had accounts against him for job work and advertising to the amount of over $200, and he has always paid when due, and of course we cheerfully publish his letter of vindication which appears in this issue and are glad it is so complete.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Fred Hunt has purchased an archery outfit and will join the "successors of Robin Hood" in the wildwood about Riverside Park next Friday. As he has heretofore been a target for cupid's arrows, many will be anxious to know how he succeeds when handling the bow himself.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Ezra Meech, the great sheep man of this country, has concluded to do all his selling of bucks at once to save the bother of continual attention to the business. He has named October 12th as the day for the great sale for this year and persons wishing to improve their flocks had better be on hand.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Miss Minnie Capps, of Wellington, and her cousin, Miss Manda Capps, of Mt. Pulaski, Illinois, spent last Sunday and Monday in the city, guests of Mrs. Dr. Mendenhall.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

"Sheriff Shenneman, of Cowley County, arrived in this city on Thursday last from Watertown, Wisconsin, having in charge Jacob Gross, who with Haywood, was successful a year ago last April in forging drafts, and getting them cashed, each for $500, at the Winfield Bank, the Kohn Bros' Bank, Woodman's Bank.

"Both were successful in getting away and since that time Mr. Shenneman has been working the case up, and some time last spring succeeded in arresting Haywood in Illinois: Chicago, we believe, but on his way back, Haywood gave him the slip on the cars.

"A second time he was more successful, and for some weeks, Haywood has been enjoying the hospitality of Cowley County, and Gross has gone to keep him company.

"The successful arrests have given Mr. Shenneman a wide reputation as an efficient officer and a shrewd detective. Each forgery constitutes a separate offense and a conviction on all would put these `chevaliers d'in' out of the way for some years. Wichita Beacon."

"The Beacon is mistaken about the forgers getting a $500 forged draft cashed at the Winfield Bank. Both of our Banks here had tempting baits offered them, but they are a suspicious set and would not bite."

[REPORT FROM "NOVUS HOMO" - NORTHWEST CRESWELL.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

The weather has been intensely hot for the last few weeks. We had a shower a few days ago that cooled the air a little.

Wheat is turning out some better than people anticipated.

Corn is being cut short by the recent dry weather.

The watermelons are not doing as well as former seasons.

Leepers have friends visiting them from Ohio and Illinois.

Jo Disser had his house struck by lightning a short time ago, but no particular damage, only that it has taken some of loose change to put up lightning rods.

We have some chills and fever in the Bend, also sore eyes prevail among the children.

Wm. Bahruth is erecting himself a very fine dwelling house, which will add much to the beauty of the Big Bend.

Plums seem to be plenty from the amount of people you see entering the big pasture of Mr. H. [DOESN'T DEFINE WHO H IS.]

Frank Stansbury, of the Bend, and his mother and sister-in-law, of the east part of the State, are visiting friends in Illinois.

Mr. John Smalley has bargained to sell his farm for $2,000, though the papers are not made out yet. We are sorry to have John leave us. We fear that it is a bad move for him.

Stephen Marsh has accepted a position at Schiffbauer Bro., Arkansas City.

[DR. F. M. COOPER: WOOD ENGRAVING AND LITHOGRAPHING.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Dr. F. M. Cooper, of this city, is not only an accomplished physician, but a scientist and artist. He has been experimenting with a splendid microscope worth $150, which magnifies eight hundred diameters, and shows up chiggers and such like cattle as the horrid monsters which they are, besides disclosing impurities of water and other fever producing circum stances. He has lately been illustrating some of his discoveries by wood and stone engraving and his first efforts are a complete success. He is a genius in his way and when we want to illustrate a paper, we know where to call for the work. We have a Nast in our midst.

[L. B. BULLINGTON.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Bullington communicated about July 20th while on a visit to his old home at Edmonton, Kentucky, with his family.

[REPORT FROM "RUSTICUS" - TISDALE.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Mr. Shinn, representing the Fort Scott nursery, is with us this week, taking orders for a great many trees.

J. A. McGinnis' brother, William, is visiting him from Neosho County, Kansas.

Some talk of having a new store at Tisdale.

Solomon Smith and his family have moved back from Arkansas to his old home on Silver Creek. He is no better off physically, or financially.

Mrs. Rachel Beasley, of Chautauqua Co., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Theadore Herrod.

David Sellers lost a valuable work horse last week, making the second one lost this year.

The merchant of Tisdale has been replenishing his stock, and is selling goods at very reasonable prices.

Ye Winfield boys fix up that doctored census and let's hear the whole of it. RUSTICUS.

[REPORT FROM "I. H. L." - FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

W. L. Burton has rebuilt his house, which was destroyed by the cyclone, and moved into it. He seems to take the result of the cyclone very cheerfully.

T. Larimer has sunk his well deeper and now has 15 feet of the best water in the country.

Mrs. Houston has gone to Harper Co. to spend a couple of months with her son, Mr. Charles Huston.

N. M. Darling has purchased a new wagon, rented the shuck house, and bought other things in proportion, this looks rather suspicious, we wish you to arise and explain yourself, my Darling.

Quite a number of young folks have gone to the Territory for plums; we look for them to bring back more melts than they do plums.

[PERSONALS]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

James Riley [Riely], the Arkansas City druggist charged with violating the revenue law, had his trial Friday before commissioner Webb and was discharged. There is entirely too much activity among Deputy U. S. Marshals about here. They should have a case before making arrests.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Henry Goldsmith and W. C. Root left on Monday last for a trip to McPherson, Kansas. They went in a buggy and will take in all the towns lying between there and Winfield. Mr. Root will bring his wife home with him.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

So thorough and systematic is the method by which hogs are now killed in Chicago, at the great packing houses, and so many are the uses to which every part of the animal is put, that it is claimed that his squeal is the only thing now wasted.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Shenneman went up to Wichita last Saturday as a witness in the examination of Haley. The prisoner had employed Judge Campbell for his defense and the judge did not want to proceed then. The preliminary examination was continued for next Saturday.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Some unprincipled fellow has defaced M. Hahn & Co.'s sign, the one near the west bridge. Several letters have been scratched from the board with a knife. A man or a boy who will do this, will steal sheep.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Those farmers who happened in town with wheat last Saturday when the war among the buyers was raging were in luck. Ninety eight cents is some consolation to the seller for the cuss words he has to hear.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Simmons & Ott started last Thursday for Pueblo, Colorado, where they will open up in business. They take along a lot of hogs and horses. They are sound, reliable businessmen and we commend them to the Pueblans.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

We peeped into the Brettun House Monday. Charley and Mrs. Harter, with a corps of lady assistants, are busy making the sheets, pillow cases, and linen for the establishment. It requires nearly a carload.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

The mail will hereafter be carried regularly from Winfield to Salt City by way of Tannehill. Messrs. Burkhalter & Newcomb are the contractors. It leaves Tuesdays, Thurs- days, and Saturdays.

[A CARD FROM TAYLOR FITZGERALD.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

EDS. COURIER: The miserable, cowardly assault made on me through the medium of the Telegram of recent date and copied in your issue of the 14th inst. is the result and outgrowth of jealousy and petty spite of a Mr. Kretsinger, who occupies the position of a subaltern on said paper.

The purport of the article referred to is that I left the city of Winfield, leaving behind numerous creditors with the intention of defrauding them and also that I took with me many valuable papers belonging to my clients. Both of these contemptible statements have no foundation in truth, and to exonerate myself from the guilt implied by this libel, I herewith apprehend a list of all those to whom I am indebted, and confidently refer my friends and enemies alike to them for corroboration.

A. T. Spotswood & Co., not exceeding: $ 6.00

The Telegram: 30.00

McDonald & Walton: 10.00

Mr. Burkhalter: 14.00

I called the day before leaving Winfield on Mr. Blair, Manager of the Telegram, and a perfect gentleman, informing him of my prospective removal and stated I would pay balance due Telegram if I could before I left. I also notified each of the other above named gentle-men, requesting as a favor their leniency in extending me time in consequence of expenses entailed in moving.

As to the second charge, my bringing away valuable papers belonging to clients, I answer that the charge shows his pitiable ignorance of the law in reference to an Attorney's rights in such matters.

My object in locating at the seat of government is that I may be able to better represent the interests of those whose business was entrusted to my care, and the papers in each case were brought to further enable me to do so. Instead of my removal to Washington resulting unfavorably to my clients, it will facilitate action on their claims necessary to settlement, as I will be adjacent to all the departments and can give personal attention to business.

With these explanations I will rest my case and am willing to abide by the verdict rendered by the people of Cowley County, and your readers generally.

[THE OLD SOLDIERS.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

A large number of the Soldiers met in the Hall Saturday afternoon to consider the ways and means of organization. Mr. C. M. Wood was chosen President and Jacob Nixon, secretary.

The following motion was offered, and prevailed: "That townships and wards hold local meetings the 13th of August, and a committee meeting at the opera house August 10th at 10 o'clock a.m., to perfect arrangements for the `Old Soldier Reunion to be held October 7th and 8th.'" It was then moved and carried that a committee of one from each township be appointed to make all necessary arrangements in the townships and wards. The following persons were appointed as said committee.

Sheridan: Jas. Henson.

Dexter: J. C. McDorman.

Bolton: Capt. Hoffmaster.

Otter: C. R. Myles.

Cedar: Jas. Utt.

Windsor: Jos. Reynolds.

Silver Creek: Harvey Smith.

Omnia: J. C. Stratton.

Rock: Wm. Farmer.

Fairview: E. Schofield.

Maple: Capt. Story.

Harvey: Capt. Strother.

Richland: Dan Maher.

Walnut: T. A. Blanchard.

Ninnescah: J. P. Cook.

Vernon: J. W. Millspaugh.

Tisdale: W. R. Bradley.

Pleasant Valley: H. Harbaugh.

Liberty: Watt Williamson.

Beaver: Bert McMellon [?]

Spring Creek: Hiram Blenden.

Silverdale: Ben French.

Creswell: Capt. Nipp.

Arkansas City: C. R. Mitchell.

Winfield 2nd ward: C. M. Wood.

Winfield 1st Ward: W. E. Tansey.

On motion of comrade T. A. Blanchard, the committee from townships be requested to report at the county meeting, August 20th, the name, company, regiment or battery, rank of each old soldier in their respective township and ward, was approved with amendment that the Secretary prepare and furnish each with a blank roll.

Motion prevailed that the county papers be furnished with a copy of these proceedings with request to publish and secure the attention of all old comrades to this call.

Pending motion to adjourn, Judge Soward presented a resolution expressing to President Garfield through Hon. R. L. Lincoln, Secretary of War, "our sorrow as soldiers of the late war for his injuries at the hands of the assassin, and expressing the hope that he may live long to serve his country and people, and to cheer his brave wife is our sincere wish," with a request to the Secretary to forward, was unanimously adopted. The meeting then adjourned.

All present joined in singing "Old John Brown." C. M. WOOD, President.

JACOB NIXON, Secretary.

[CHARLIE McINTIRE AND FRANK HESS COLLIDE IN ARKANSAS CITY.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Charlie McIntire, of the Democrat, and Frank Hess, a deputy U. S. Marshall, collided on the streets of Arkansas City last week. Mr. Hess was exercised over some strictures appearing in the Democrat, in which it was intimated that he possessed no "back-bone." This he objected to in language more forcible than elegant, assuring the trembling quill-driver that he had more back-bone in his anatomy than he (McIntire) had sand in his craw, whereupon the twain locked "horns." McIntire proceeded to "justify" his ** by practical demonstration. He ed at his opponent and in a moment their "forms were locked" in a deadly ,

pencils and paper weights flashed in the air, column rules, and side sticks danced fantastic jobs about the head of his victim, and in the twinkle of an eye, all was over.

The deputy U. S. Marshall had fled, and McIntire was master of the situation.

"Bring in another horse."

[STUDENTS WANT PROF. TRIMBLE REAPPOINTED.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Prof. Trimble's class of last year consisted of 45 pupils. Forty of these earnestly petitioned the school board to reappoint him and three others have stated that they would have signed the petition had they the opportunity. The two others have not been heard from, but it is a fair presumption that the class is a unit for Trimble. It is idle to say that this petition does not amount to much. It is not only the spontaneous and warm expression of the confidence and esteem of his pupils, without which no teacher can be successful, but undoubtedly expresses the sentiments of the parents and guardians of nearly all of them. No member of the board can afford to discard such an endorsement from those best qualified to judge of the merits of the teacher.

[COUNTY OFFICERS REVIEWED.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

HARD TO READ!

The population is returned now less than 20,000, but Hardin as treasurer gets salary of $4,000, under the law, amounting to $8,000 in two years. Out of this he pays $900 a year clerk hire amounting to $1,800 in the two years, and leaving him net $6,200 for two years work, which is $600 more than Bryan gets for his four years work. The law is all wrong and pays Hardin a great deal too much.

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

Bryan was county treasurer four years. The population of the county for these years was about 12,000, 14,500, 18,000, 21,500. He gets under the law $2,000 a year, amounting to $8,000. Out of this he paid clerk hire $600 a year, amounting to $2,400, leaving him $5,600, or $1,400 a year for his actual salary. Considering his risks and responsibilities, this was too little.

[CANDIDATES - REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.]

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

James Harden will be a candidate for reelection to the office of county treasurer.

A. T. Shenneman is a candidate for reelection to the office of sheriff.

George L. Gale will accept a nomination for reelection to the office of county commissioner.

J. S. Hunt will be a candidate for reelection to the office of county clerk.

Jacob Nixon will be a candidate for reelection to the office of register of deeds.

John C. Roberts is a candidate for commissioner from the first district of Cowley County.

[REPORT FROM "RUSTICUS" - TISDALE.]

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Richard Longshore and E. P. Young have returned from Arkansas and are received with a welcome.

The young folks had a croquet party in McGuire's grove.

John Hall can boast of the largest crop of oats about Tisdale.

All praise to Henry Fry, the first man to put up a hitching post at the school house.

Andrew Hanney has the finest crop of corn on Silver Creek. He says that it is the Tucket corn, and he will have seed for sale.

W. H. Bradley is still pounding iron and working over mowing machines. He is a good workman.

John Bradley is the champion jumper of Tisdale.

Wm. McGuire talks of locating somewhere in this county. Some man having a good farm to exchange for land in Neosho County could make such a trade with Mr. McGuire.

Sandford Woodward boasts of having the earliest melons, and Mr. Conrad the first ripe apple. RUSTICUS.

[REPORT FROM "MRS. RUSTIC" - FLORAL.]

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Mr. Daniel Read's store will be completed this week. He then expects to go east for goods.

Mrs. L. B. Stone returned from Winfield last week, where she has been stopping for the past few weeks. Mr. Stone has his house nearly completed.

Mrs. Miller, of Pleasant Hill, has rented her farm to F. G. Yarbrough for the coming year. She will spend the winter with her father in Illinois.

Mr. Pallet of New Salem made Floral a short visit last week. We learn that he is succeeding finely with his patent fence.

Mr. Grover Cole sold his farm north of Floral to Mr. Daniel Read. Mr. Cole has moved to New Salem.

Archie Harlow is herding sheep for Mr. N. L. Yarbrough.

Mr. John Cox, who came out from Illinois a few weeks past to regain his health, having improved so much, has concluded to remain with Mr. Read. Mr. Cox is a steady, obliging young man, and we think Mr. Read has done well in securing so trusty a young man for his store.

Mr. Ed. Hall came out from Winfield and spent Sunday with our Read's. Ed says the normal is booming.

Mr. James Fraix, the young man who owns the mules that during the cyclone were carried a half mile and lodged in the top of an elm tree, is down from Butler County, the guest of Mr. Joe Furgeson. August 1, 1881.

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Prof. Trimble was elected Monday evening.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Col. Hallowell came in to attend the Woodruff case.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Mr. J. C. Weathers, of Bolton, called Tuesday of last week.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Charley Roseberry of Beaver made a call last week.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Siberian crabs, apples, oranges, and lemons at the Fruit House.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Watermelons are plenty. Six wagon loads on the streets Tuesday.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Harvey Smith came down from Burden Monday to view the Capitol.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

C. W. Roseberry came up Tuesday to see if there was any danger from the flood.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Judge Gans is doing an excellent business in marriage licenses the past week.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Commissioner Webb's court has been doing an active business for the past few days.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Dr. John Alexander was up from the canal yesterday.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Register Nixon has purchased a lemon wood bow and will shoot with the shooters this afternoon.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Charlie Hodges has accepted a position with the K. C. L. & S. railroad as baggage master at this station.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

J. V. Hines, postmaster, and Justice of the Peace, of Dexter, called around yesterday to explain what he knew about daily mails.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Money to loan on first class real estate, security at very low rates by GILBERT & FULLER.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Mr. and Mrs. Noah Wilson had a nine pound girl this week.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Simeon Martin, of Maple township, left Wednesday for Indianapolis, Indiana, to remain for some time.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

The commissioners met Monday to levy the tax; but owing to the school boards not having reported, adjourned over four weeks.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Daniel Sheel's leg was amputated a second time last week. He is now resting easy and getting along as well as could be expected.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Mr. Josiah Williams, living three miles east of town, had two valuable ponies stolen Tuesday night. Sheriff Shenneman is after them.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Dr. Knickerbocker will leave for the east within six weeks. Persons indebted to him for medical service will please call and settle at once.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Burt Covert's team ran away with him Tuesday, upsetting the water wagon and breaking Burt's leg. This is a hard blow on Burt. He may loose his leg.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

The "dead-lock" in the school board was broken Monday evening by the election of Prof. Trimble as principal of the Winfield city schools for the coming year.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

The managers of Riverside Park intend erecting a small house on the grounds for the use of the Archery Club in which to keep their targets and implements of war.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Winfield jail birds are most industrious fellows. They are at work continually trying to get out, and don't need many implements when they can shave themselves with lamp chimneys.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

MARRIED: At the close of the evening services, July 31st, at Pleasant Grove, Vernon township, Preston G. Alexander and Miss Elzina Hare, were united in marriage. Rev. P. B. Lee officiated.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Mr. S. A. Cook kindly showed us the plans for the Caldwell school house Monday. The house will be a very fine one for Caldwell. The plans were as neat and perfect as any we have ever seen.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Mr. Jas. Reuben, a Nez Perces Indian, is attending the Normal. Mr. Reuben is a well educated, gentlemanly person, and is employed by the government as a teacher and interpreter at the Agency.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Mr. David Sillick, one of our old subscribers, comes to the front this week as smiling and pleasant as can be. He is the proud and happy dad of a nine pound girl, who will be just one week old Friday.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Tell Walton and many other admiring friends will regret to learn that Jim Shannon has been given the "grand bounce" by the K. C. L. & S. company and that his vinegar visage will no longer haunt travelers over that road.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

The corn doctor came to grief last week. He was arrested Friday on a charge of stealing money from Mr. Al. Hughes. The circumstances were about as follows: Hughes had gone into the closet in the rear of the Commercial House, and while there, dropped his pocket book. Soon after he missed it and on searching found it in the vault. He went for it with a hay fork, but after fishing it out, found that the money which it contained, about fifty dollars, was gone. He then learned that the "corn doctor" had been the only man in the closet since he left it, and had him arrested for taking the money. The "Doctor" was searched and the officers were astonished to find not only fifty dollars, but near five hundred dollars on his person. He had rolls of bills in every pocket and was almost made of money. A preliminary hearing was had before Justice Tansey and he was bound over for his appearance at the district court in the sum of $100. He promptly put up the money and went on his way rejoicing.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

L. C. Woodruff and Frank Woodruff, of Butler County, were on Tuesday brought before U. S. Commissioner Webb on a charge of stealing a steer in the Territory. The examination was adjourned until August 15, on account of the absence of Wm. Fisher, a witness for the prosecution, and defendants gave bond for their appearance. The U. S. was represented by District Attorney Hallowell, and the defense by Messrs. Hamilton and Stratford, of Eldorado.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Of all the nuisances that have ever been afflicted on our city, the condition of the public wells is the worst. Dogs wallow in the catch basin and the water runs back into the well and the people drink it. Something should be done at once to stop this. Either close the well against further use or invent some means of keeping the water pure. Some friend of humanity ought to knock the basin put under the pump to the middle of the street.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Died. Little Robert, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. David Dix, died Saturday afternoon of cholera infantum. The funeral service was held on Sunday from the residence of the parents on the east side.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

The commissioners are making arrangements to fence the courthouse square. A stone wall is to be built along the west side and dirt to be filled in above it. The ground will be plowed up, the old unsightly stable sheds and water tank will be removed, a temporary fence will be built around the balance of the block, and next spring trees will be set out.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Where is Judge Gans? Last Tuesday an ardent young man in a state of excitement was hunting all over town for Judge Gans. He wanted a marriage license and could not wait a minute. He demands that the people elect a judge who will stick by his office night and day with a full stock of licenses ready for instant delivery.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Wm. Coffey, of Tisdale township, brought us in three stocks of corn that eclipsed any- thing we have yet had. One was 14 feet high and had two ears on it eight feet from the butt.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Sportsmen should bear in mind that the last legislature amended the game law, making it unlawful to kill prairie chickens between the first days of September and December, and quails between November first and January 1st. Heretofore August first was the limit on prairie chickens.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Tuesday wheat took a jump from 90 cents to $1.00 per bushel. This Wednesday morning two loads were sold, one for $1.10 and one for $1.15. This is the highest price yet paid and is higher, we think, than the market justifies. One of the prevailing causes of the high prices in wheat at present is that the crops in other states are about four weeks late while ours is rather early.

Other grains are not active. Corn sells for about 45 cents. Oats brings 20 cents. Hogs are $5.25 to $5.50 and $5.00 for stockers. The trade in produce is active with good prices. We quote: Peaches $1.00 to $1.50; potatoes 75 cents, tomatoes 70 cents to $1.00; cucumbers 5 cents per dozen; onions $1.00 per bushel; eggs 8-1/2 cents; butter 15 to 17-1/2 cents; chickens $1.50 for spring and $2.00 for old per dozen; grapes 5 to 8 cents per pound; sorghum 40 cents per gallon.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

MARRIED. Mr. Calvin Coon and Miss Sarah J. Martin were married by Simeon Martin at his residence in Maple township July 29, 1881. According to custom they were greeted by the sudden appearance of the boys of the community who, with cow bells, conch shells, and such other instruments, as are usually used on such occasions, proceeded with their music for an hour or more, after which they were invited in to see the new married couple and expressed their wishes in their behalf. Joe Houser's horses took fright at the noise, and one of them left the premises and was not found till the following day. The happy couple expect to locate in Wellington at present.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

I have 435 head of sheep for sale, will warrant them free from any disease whatever, never have had the scab. Price $3.00 per head. The lots consists of about 260 ewes from 1 to 6 years old, 55 wethers 1 year old, 15 ewe lambs, 50 wether lambs, 2 thoroughbred Merino Rams at $30 each, one 5 year old and one 10 year old from Mr. Uhl's flock of Douglass. My spring lambs are from the rams herein advertised, and were dropped between the 22nd of February and 1st of May, and are No. 1. My yearlings are a light grade Merino, the balance are good common stock, there are about 10 old sheep in the flock. My address is Sedan, Kas. My sheep are on Rock Creek, 7 miles southeast of Cedarvale. H. H. Albright.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

James Skees, of Torrance, is the champion apple producer of this county. He has 75 bearing trees about 10 years old. His transcendental crabs are beauties.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

A meeting of businessmen of Winfield was held last Friday evening and again Tuesday evening at which a board of trade was formed and will be incorporated under the laws of the state. The objects are stated: For the purpose of promoting and encouraging manufactures and manufacturing interests in Cowley County. The charter will expire August 1, 1890. The board of trustees consists of J. C. Fuller, M. L. Read. W. C. Robinson, A. E. Baird, C. A. Bliss, Robt. E. Wallis, and J. S. Mann.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Mrs. A. Silliman and her daughter, Lola, returned last Saturday from Peoria, Illinois, where they had been making a long visit. The editor had the pleasure of their very entertain- ing company from Kansas City home. Miss Lola is the forty-fourth heard from of the 45 pupils of Prof. Trimble's class and she also is enthusiastic for the re-appointment of the Professor.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

The Brettun House engines were started Tuesday, and the pumps set to work filling the mammoth water tank in the third story. A perfect army of painters, carpenters, stone masons, and plumbers are at work and things about there look lively. One carload of furniture has arrived and three more are on the way. They will perhaps open about August 12th.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Mrs. Sylvia Holmes, a cousin of the senior editor, is visiting in Winfield. Her husband is one of the leading sheep men of Russell County. They moved to Kansas from the Green Mountain state in 1876 and we think they made a mistake in not coming directly to Cowley. Guess they think so too.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

The city marshal of the terminus and canal is "blind in one eye and cannot see a bit out of the other" so we should conclude from the fact that he cannot see a drunken man who raves around directly under his nose. The county attorney had to send down there to arrest men who disturb the peace by drunken rows.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Mr. M. L. Robinson and family left on the Santa Fe train Monday for the west. They went first to Kansas City, and from there will start west, Mrs. Robinson and family for California, while M. L. will join J. S. Horning and Dr. Davis in a ramble over the mountains of Colorado and New Mexico.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Mr. W. E. Seaman and lady, of Maple township, made us a pleasant call Friday. Mr. Seaman left with us a sample of German millet which had attained a wonderful growth. The heads were from four to six inches in length and the growth of the stock was at least five feet.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Some friends of J. W. Weimer, of Richland township, are trying to get his consent to become a candidate for the office of county surveyor. They say he is a first class surveyor and has had two terms as county surveyor in another county. We know him as an intelligent republican.

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Mrs. E. B. Bushey is getting up a class in vocal music. She teaches reading at sight and cultivation of the voice. The class is for children.

[REPORT FROM SHERIDAN.]

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Uncle Sol Smith and "the girls" have returned to Sheridan.

Mr. Mac Armstrong, who was stricken with a sudden and serious illness a few days since, is now said to be out of danger.

John Laurence started Monday morning on a trip to his old home in Kentucky We wish him a safe and pleasant journey.

Miss Meddie Hamilton of Winfield, who has been spending some time with her grandmother, has returned to the city much improved in health and strength.

R. B. Waite owns a good farm in this neighborhood, which, if it had a habitable house upon it, might soon have a good tenant also.

Mr. and Mrs. Davidson have returned home from Chase County. They arrived in time to spend a short time with, and then bid the last sad farewell to the former's beloved mother.

[STATE CAMP MEETING: RIVERSIDE PARK.]

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

A state camp meeting is to be held at Riverside Park, commencing August 10th and closing August 21st. It will be the first State Camp meeting ever held in southern Kansas. Eminent divines and laymen will be in attendance. Ample provision will be made for the comfort and enjoyment of all who come. Board and horse feed for all who may desire will be furnished on the grounds at reasonable rates. Persons having tents will be allowed to use them free of charge, and board themselves if they desire. Bring bibles and hymn books.

[JOHN CHITTEM'S DAUGHTER DIES OF SNAKEBITE.]

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

On the 25th ult., a little daughter of John Chittem, of Silverdale township, was bitten on the foot by a rattlesnake. She was some distance from her father's farm herding cattle, and before she reached home her foot was swollen quite badly. Alcohol was applied to the bite, and large doses administered internally, but it seemed to have no effect, and she rapidly grew worse, and died in about twelve hours from the time she was bitten.

Arkansas City Democrat.

[DIED: MRS. SARAH C. SIFFORD.]

Winfield Courier, August 4, 1881.

Mrs. Sarah C. Sifford, wife of Mr. D. M. Sifford of this city, died on last Thursday evening at her residence on the west side. Her death was caused by heart disease brought on probably by the intense heat. Mrs. Sifford was born and raised in Montgomery County, Illinois, where she was married. She had lived at Winfield and Arkansas City for several years and had made for herself many warm friends in these places. She was a faithful helpmeet to her husband, and a devoted mother. There are left four motherless children, two of them, twin babies less than a week old. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. Her funeral took place from the church at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon.

[TRAVELER ITEMS.]

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

The corps of teachers selected by our school board, for the coming year, are: Prof. C. T. Atkinson, as principal, with Miss Peterson, Miss Susan Hunt, and Mrs. Theaker, as assistants. Some of the above are strangers amongst us, but all come well recommended, and if the parents of scholars will do all they can to aid them in their arduous task, we feel sanguine that an era of prosperity will crown their efforts during the coming school year.

A small herd of Indian ponies, belonging to Mr. Bearss, ran into the barbed wire fence just opposite the Harmon ford on the Walnut, and four of the animals were fearfully cut. The wire wound around one and did not lack much of cutting it in two. This wire is directly across the old road and, having no board on top the wire, cannot be seen; making it extremely dangerous. We learn that a team near Searing's mill were frightfully cut last week by the horses becoming unmanageable. The owner hitched onto the wire afterwards and tore the fence to pieces.

Work upon the dam across the Arkansas river, in connection with the canal, is still in progress, and making rapid strides toward completion. The river took a slight rise last week, but did no damage to speak of to the work in progress. Many persons, both at home and abroad, are looking anxiously forward to the time when the water will be turned into the course made for it and our canal cease to be a problem. Q. E. D.

Since writing the above quite considerable washout has been made in the bank of the river, at the side of the dam, but men and teams are actively engaged in repairing the damage done, and are taking the necessary precautions to prevent more.

[BOARD OF TRADE: WINFIELD.]

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

The board of trade of Winfield filed its charter yesterday. The trustees for the first year are J. C. Fuller, M. L. Read, W. C. Robinson, A. E. Baird, C. A. Bliss, Robert E. Wallis, and

J. S. Mann. Topeka Capital.

[REPORT FROM FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP.]

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

The new township of Fairview, as the name indicates, is one of the fairest of the sisterhood. The outlook for the farmers in this township is good. Corn will make a good heavy crop; wheat is yielding from 5 to 25 bus. to the acre. Stock and grain are commanding good prices, and our citizens are correspondingly happy.

The affair of the season, socially, came off at the residence of Mr. J. S. Savage on last Wednesday, August 3rd. The two Misses Savage were united in wedlock with two of Fairview's brightest and best young men. Mr. N. E. Darling married Miss Sarah J. Savage; and Mr. E. E. Rogers married Miss Christeni Savage. Rev. Rose of Douglass officiated. Over sixty persons were present.

[REPORT FROM SOUTH SILVER CREEK BY "G. T. H."]

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

The corn in this locality will not make over half a crop as an average. The wheat crop was a total failure, as the average will not be over 2 bushel to the acre. The peaches on the upland is turning off about half a crop. Lafe Wells has the finest piece of corn on Silver Creek.

The Silver Creek Union Sabbath school, elected officers: C. W. Bryan, Superintendent; Andrew Hensley, Assistant Supt.; Miss Fannie Mabee, Secretary; and Haney Thomas, Chorister.

The funeral discourse of mother Hall, cousin of Hendrix Hall, was delivered at the Silver Creek school house by Rev. James Hopkins on last Sabbath.

Esq. Smith, of Burden, had an interesting trial before his magistrate, one day last week, in the trial of Hicks, the editor, and French, the lawyer, in which the editor got badly beaten. The defendant was charged with striking a small boy with his buggy whip, as he drove through Torrance. It cost Hicks about $60. It is rather hard on the editor, but is the making of the boy.

Mr. Samuel Blakey is building him a new house, and we would say to the "fair sex" to look a little out, as a wise man always builds him a cage before he buys him a bird.

[REPORT FROM P. A. AND P. I. - SHERIDAN.]

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Chinch bugs as thick as ever.

Lynn Davidson had the misfortune, the other day, while cutting brush, to be stung upon the back of the hand by a scorpion, but by prompt treatment, he has recovered, suffering no other inconvenience than by having a badly swollen hand for a short time.

Chas. S. Smith has rented the "Hank Clay place." Glad to have Charley back in our midst once more.

We understand Uncle Sol Smith has taken up his abode at Burden.

Here is another item for boys. Some three years ago Master Ed Wilson, who then lived in Winfield, but now of Sheridan, found among some straw, thrown out from some crockery establishment, a cream pitcher; taking it home, he traded it for a hen. After a time he traded his hen and her increase for a little pig; this in time increased also, and about a week ago Master Ed traded his stock of pigs for a fine cow. How is that for a 15 year old boy? From a cream pitcher to a cow inside of three years. We think if he keeps on, the people will hear of him as president of a bank by the time he has doubled his age.

Messrs. J. and F. Guinn will have their case mill in working order, ready to turn off sorghum in the most approved style, by the beginning of next week.

Mr. Bill Darr's little boy had the misfortune to break his arm, a few days ago. How, we did not learn.

Barney Shrivers' little son, Allie, who broke his limb some weeks ago, while trying to manage an unruly cow, is now able to be out on crutches.

[REPORT FROM "RUSTICUS" - TISDALE.]

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Our postmaster tells us that after this we will have mail only three times a week instead of six times. The mail line has not been paying expenses for some time.

George Divenbliss has built a new barn, and addition to his house.

Mr. Rotheric is building a new house on his farm north of here.

Mrs. Dewey and Mrs. Sommerville have been ill for some time. Both are convalescent at this time.

Reuben Shorter and Milly McGuire were playing croquet the other evening. The handle slipped off of Reuben's mallet, striking Milly in the face, hurting her quite severely.

W. W. Brown is expected home from New Mexico every day. He has been out there for some time working at the carpenter trade.

M. M. Mull and Vane Watkins have returned from Arkansas.

Joseph Dunham is the champion jack-rabbit killer of this settlement.

There are about 1,000 head of cattle being herded in our part of the county. Sheep and hogs are very scarce, J. W. Thomas and George Brown being the only two men owning sheep in this vicinity.

Solomon Smith has sold his farm to Wm. Smith for $15 an acre.

J. A. McGuire talks of gong to Winfield and engaging in the grocery business there.

A doctor could make a good living if he would settle among us, the nearest doctor being eight miles from here. A good shoemaker is needed also. RUSTICUS.

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

John Hyden is once more stopping in Winfield.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Frank Jennings is about to join the Archery club.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Wallis & Wallis have moved into their new store.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

The camp meeting opened at Riverside Park yesterday.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Harry Bahntge runs the fine billiard rooms of the Brettun House.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

George Buckman has invested in a bow and will join the Archers.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Nommsen and Steuven have taken possession of the tonsorial rooms of the Brettun House.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

H. C. McDorman was over from Dexter on Monday.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Justin Porter came in Saturday. He is now a full fledged drummer.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

The Brettun house will open for business Monday. It is the grandest and most beautiful hotel in the state, and "don't you forget it."

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

The Williams House will be changed into a men's clothing and furnishing goods house with J. S. Mann as lessee and proprietor of the stock.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

AD: REMOVAL. I have leased the "Williams House" building, which I will remodel and fit up the finest Clothing House in Winfield, and will get possession this month; and until my removal I shall offer my stock of CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, UNDERWEAR, ETC. AT COST FOR CASH!

Calico Shirts, laundried, 37-1/2 cents; Knit Undershirts, 17-1/2 cents each; Scarlet Flannel undershirts (all wool), 78 cents. Other goods in proportion.

Remember this sale lasts only for the remainder of this month, and the goods must be sold in the time named.

This is the best chance you will have to lay in a stock of Clothing, Boots, etc., low.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

The senior editor and his wife visit Independence today in company with their visitor, Mrs. Sylvia Holmes, who is returning to Cameron, Missouri.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Dan Miller has leased Max Shoeb's blacksmith shop. Dan's laugh and the cries of the victims of the forceps will keep that part of Ninth avenue lively.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Joe Houston, of Arkansas City, has been retained as counsel for the defense in the Lennox forgery case. Mr. Houston is one of the brightest young lawyers in the state.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Frank Williams has kept a good, first rate hotel for some years and made it pay; but now that the Brettun is ready to run, he gracefully steps out and gives the new hotel full swing.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Robert Thisk, of Richland township, was in town Monday and gave us a call. He says that Floral is not at all discouraged but is determined to regain all it lost by the cyclone and some more.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

We hear that Mr. J. L. Foster of Fairview township has threshed his wheat and got 165 bushels off of five acres. Thirty-three bushels of good wheat per acre and $1.00 per bushel is not very unprofitable farming.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

The Santa Fe was completed to Douglass in Butler County last week and the citizens indulged in a grand jubilee. The next thing in order is paying the interest on their bonds.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Miss Tirzah A. Hoyland of New Salem has been seriously ill for some time, suffering intensely with neuralgia of the heart. She is one of the most accomplished lady writers in the county and her ambition is such that she writes even while confined to her bed in great suffering.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Mr. Wm. Martin, of Vernon township, has been engaged by the Winfield marble works as traveling salesman.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

We hope the two Charlies, Black and Harter, will not advertise the Brettun as a first class hotel. These are getting too common. Advertise it as the only second class hotel in the United States. This will be something new and the first fellows who have lived so long at first class hotels want a change.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

J. E. Conklin is again in working harness. He is now associated with the popular loan firm of Jarvis, Conklin & Co., and will manage their large business in this city. With Mr. Conklin's extensive acquaintance and many friends in all parts of the county, he can ably represent this firm.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Died. Mr. Peter Larson, one of the oldest residents of the county, died Friday, August 5th, of overheating. Mr. Larson came to this country in January, 1870, from Norway, and settled in Rock township. He has acquired a good deal of property and was an honest hard- working citizen. He had no family or relatives in the United States.

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Mr. Chas. O. DeTurk and Miss Lena B. Huff were married by Rev. Rigby at the residence of the bride's father in Pleasant Valley township Sunday evening. The couple left for California, where they will in future reside.

[OPINIONS RELATIVE TO THE CANAL IN ARKANSAS CITY.]

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

For a few days there has been "music in the air" and charges flying thick about that the Arkansas City Water Power Company was making an attempt to freeze out the city's interest and get full control of the canal property. The feeling seemed to be that there was a swindle out somewhere and for the past week we have been receiving communications and questions from subscribers at Arkansas City asking for information on the subject. We resolved at once to investigate and publish the facts.

Monday morning a reporter examined the records relating to the different transfers between the city, the canal company, and the stockholders.

We found that the principal instruments on file were: First, a deed from the City to the Arkansas City Water Power Company covering the right of way for the canal. The consider ation named is $327.25 in cash, and 800 shares of $25 each, of stock in the company.

Second, a trust deed, executed in favor of Calvin Hood and Geo. A. Newman, of Emporia, covering the canal, right of way, and all the property pertaining thereto and improvements made in the future thereon.

The trust deed is executed for the purpose of securing fifty $1,000 first mortgage bonds, drawing seven percent interest and payable in twenty years. The deed also pledges the revenues derived from the property first to the payment of interest, and the residue to the creation of a sinking fund for the redemption of the bonds.

This trust deed, executed as it is, annihilates the stock, as it takes the dividend from the stock and applies it to the payment of, and interest on, the mortgage bonds. It is, in effect, collecting the revenue for years to come in advance.

After an examination of the records, it looked very much as if the city held $20,000 of worthless stock, which could in no event bring any revenue. At noon we took the train for the city to interview the parties interested and gather such facts as might be learned of the condition of affairs.

Upon arrival there we found much uneasiness among the people, and the city government and canal company at swords points. Every citizen we met had a different theory as to the "intentions and designs" of the canal company. One asserted that the company had built the canal with the citizens money and had enough left to pay handsomely for their trouble, and that now they had mortgaged the concern for $50,000 and pocketed the proceeds. The opinion of this calculating citizen was that the five members of the canal company had cleared about $10,500 each on the transaction. Another, a very vehement gentleman, who looked wise and talked "around the corner" told us, with a "wink and two nods," that the "scheme" was to let the interest payments go by default, the property be sold, and the company would buy it in for a song and thereby wipe out the city's interest.

We then approached Mr. Matlack, a member of the canal company. We found him to be a very pleasant gentleman. He referred us to Mr. Hill, the contractor, for any information we might wish, and stated that, although a member of the company, he knew little of the "inner workings" of the concern, and had taken hold of it purely as a public enterprise calculated to benefit the town and community.

was the next person approached. We found him alone in his drug store, introduced ourself, stated the object of our visit, and asked for such information as he might desire to give us for the benefit of the people. The gentleman surveyed us from head to foot for a moment, his lower jaw began to droop like the muzzle of a prize bull-dog, and while our eyes wandered toward the door, his euphonious voice came swelling across the counter like the low gurgling of a festive jackass, demanding by what right we presumed to interview him, and what business we had to interfere in a matter which should be settled by themselves.

We politely informed him that we were seeking information for the four hundred subscribers in the vicinity, part of whom had helped to elect him to the exalted position he now occupied, for the purpose of looking after their interests, and who look to us for information as to whether he was doing his duty or not.

That we were there to get his story, and that if he hadn't any, we would make one for him. That the people demanded to know something of this matter and had a perfect right and privilege to do so. We talked to him like a preacher; and like a converted sinner, he began to see light in the distance, his heart and mouth opened, and he imparted to us the astounding information that "The canal was being built!"

We thanked him for this. He then said he thought the city's interests in the enterprise were safe enough, and when we asked him what in thunder he was howling about then, he grew restless and intimated that he wasn't quite so certain about the city's interests, as a "Winfield lawyer" had told him they were all right. We came to the conclusion that about all he knew about the "city's interests" was what someone else had told him, and our conclusions were confirmed by subsequent discoveries. One impression we received from the Mayor's discourse was that he fancied he had made a grand mistake, and allowed the city to be swindled, and that he would like to choke off the newspapers until he could get the matter in shape to go before the people. In fact, he told us that he thought the newspapers had no business "interfering" (as he called it) in the matter until it was settled, as it would excite the people and "set everyone to talking." He dwelt particularly on the point of "interference," and like Jeff Davis with secession: "All he wanted was to be let alone."

Another of the canal company, was found in his office. He greeted us cordially and talked frankly, fairly, and earnestly about the matter. He said that he had taken hold of the matter because he felt that it would be a benefit to the city; and that he had, aside from investing money of his own in the enterprise, entered into bonds and contracts for the creation of the water power. That he and other members of the company were perhaps as large property holders as any in the city, that a large share of the burden of taxation would fall upon them, and that they had every interest of the city as well as the enterprise at heart. He further said that he regretted the feeling of distrust existing in the community, that the canal must be made a success or everything would be lost, as the string of public credit and private subscription has been drawn to its fullest tension, and a recoil would snap it asunder. That under such circumstances, it behooved every citizen to put his shoulder to the wheel and help push, instead of throwing cold water on those who did. The major's talk was forcible and logical and convinced us that he, at least, was true to the public cause, which, if successful, will of lasting benefit to the city.

In the afternoon we drove with Mr. Sleeth to the works, and found Mr. Hill hard at work by the dam site, superintending the repairs being made on the structure. An appointment for the evening was made to talk over the situation.

Mr. Hill was on hand promptly at the appointed hour, and in a clear and vivid manner gave us a complete history of the scheme from the beginning. He said that he came to Arkansas City, not to work, but to rest. When he came the possible existence of water power was being talked of. Knowing that he had experience in such work, he was asked to take the water level. He did so, and reported about a twenty feet fall from the Arkansas to the Walnut. An engineer was then brought from Kansas City, who again took the level, with the same result.

Mr. Hill, the engineer, thought a canal would be practicable and that 500 horse power could be secured. He then told the city that if they would issue $20,000 bonds, he would take them, furnish the balance of the funds needed, and enter into a contract, secured by a $20,000 bond to be approved by the city officers, to furnish 500 horse power. The bonds were voted, he took them, and commenced operations.

He approached the leading men of the town to take interest with him and they did so; a stock company was organized, the city receiving $20,000, and the company retaining $30,000, or a controlling interest.

Regarding the cost of the work, Mr. Hill said that the total cost up to this time was about $40,000; $18,000 of which had been realized from the city's bonds.

The matter of the trust deed was then mentioned, when Mr. Hill said: "Herein lies the whole difficulty with the city. Although I have talked to the council for hours, I have failed to make them understand the necessity of issuing mortgage bonds.

"In the first place, we have yet to make a tail race before the power is available, which was not contemplated by the contract with the city. In the next place, mills must be got here to utilize the power or no revenue can be derived from it. Many of these enterprises will need assistance, and as the city is in no condition to do so, we must either do it ourselves and carry the city's stock, or let the enterprise go, with the revenue which might be derived from it.

"To get out of this difficulty, we resolved to issue mortgage bonds and hold them in the treasury to be used for this purpose. The mortgage would cover the city's interest in the canal as well as ours, and all would bear the burden alike. We have the bonds, all signed up, in the treasury, ready to be used whenever, and wherever, the interests of the project demands. Now this is all there is in this trust deed. It was certainly the best and only policy to pursue.

"The city's interests are as fully protected as those of any other stockholder. Twenty thousand of the fifty thousand bonds now in our safe belong, in a certain sense, to it, to be used for the purposes specified in this trust deed: namely, the improvement and embetter- ment of the property.

"The only trouble with the city officers and the people is, that they do not understand it. They seem to think that this mortgage business is a scheme to wipe out the city's interest in the canal; and this is about all the thanks we get for pushing the matter through.

"We have contracted to furnish 500 horse power, and we propose to do it. Already we have leased power to two mills for $3,100 per annum, and have 400 horse power left to be used as fast as we can get mills to use it. If we succeed in disposing of the full power, at say, fifty horse power to the mill, it will give us ten mills and an annual revenue of $15,000. This will pay interest on the bonds, provide for the sinking fund, and leave a handsome dividend on the stock. This is all there is of it. If the city acts fairly in this matter, all will be well. If it does not, I shall not answer for the consequences."

Mr. Hill's narrative throughout was fair, told in a straight forward manner, and is what we believe to be a plain statement of the case: with a few reservations.

In the first place, we find Mr. Hill to be a gentleman of shrewd business ability and farsightedness, an excellent judge of men and measures, and one whose personal magnetism and manner of expression is such as to convince a person in spite of himself. We realized all these things during his conversation, and wondered that he would give his talents, a summer's work, and the experience of years solely for the pleasure of building this canal. We believe that Mr. Hill is not doing this work for his health, nor because of any patriotic feeling that might arise within him for the over burdened tax-payers of Arkansas Citynor should any sensible man expect he would. We believe he has his own way of working the scheme in order to secure pecuniary benefit to himself. Whether it is by salary from the company, or by manipulating the stock and bonds, we have no means at present of knowing. According to his own statement, the money invested by the five persons who compose the company, is not in excess of $30,000, or $6,000 each. A man of his experience and ability should certainly be able to earn more during the summer without assuming any of the responsibility, than the dividends on $6,000, even though they be 300 percent. Mr. Hill has not spent six months time and hard work to create a profitable investment for $6,000 of his surplus cash. The city, by holding a minority of the stock is, in a business view, at the mercy of the company; and it is only the good faith of the gentlemen composing it, or the careful management of the city authorities, that will preserve such interest.

We believe that the power is there, and that the enterprise will be a success. That mills will be built and operated successfully, and that the projectors and the people will realize all that the most sanguine have hoped for.

The only difficulty now in the way seems to be the maintenance of a dam across the river. It has already proved a "white elephant" on the hands of the company. Mr. Hill says he can do it, and is doing it. As he knows more about dams than we do, we have put this down as settled. Otherwise, we see no obstacle in the way that the engineers have not fully provided for.

A fine dam is now being enclosed, the foundations are laid for another. They give employment for laborers, cause the expenditure of large sums of money for building materials, and the business of the city is already beginning to feel the impetus of the new life. With a friendly understanding between the company, the city, and the people, all will be well and success will at last crown their efforts. Without it the success of the enterprise cannot be very great, and it will simply be a bone of contention in the community.

Even should the city never receive a cent in return for the bonds voted, the investment is a good one.

We shall have more to say on the subject hereafter.

[FIRE AT HOOSIER GROCERY.]

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Last Thursday evening was a meeting at the Presbyterian church conducted by ladies for the ostensible purpose of raising money for the heathen, or rather for foreign missionary work. The exercises had proceeded so far that a collection was about to be taken up when the fire bell rang violently, and the whole congregation rushed out to see the fire. A lamp has bursted at the Hoosier grocery and set fire to the inside of the building. Before the crowd arrived the fire was extinguished, and the funds intended for the heathen were either saved or invested in ice cream.

[COUNTY FUNDS REFUNDED BY COUNTY OFFICERS.]

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

The amount refunded by the county officers having received excessive salaries, principal, and interest, is as follows.

Story: $178.61

McDermott: $178.61

Bryan: $1,500.00

Troup: $595.37

Total: $2,452.59

Amount due and soon to be paid in:

Bryan: $728.00

Torrance: $222.00

T : $250.00

GRAND TOTAL: $3,402.59

[REPORT FROM "NELLIE GRAY" - CRABCREEK ITEMS.]

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

There is a great deal of sickness around here. Mr. Hamil has been lying very low, but is now better. His daughter, Mrs. H. C. Callison, has also been very sick; she expects to return to her home in Dodge City as soon as her health will permit.

Misses Eva and Addie Overman are attending normal in Winfield.

Mrs. Sinclair, who has been here on a visit, returned to her home in Leavenworth last Tuesday.

Mr. Columbus Overman is at home on a visit, and intends to stay about two months. He came from Carthage, Missouri.

Mr. Harrison has rented his farm.

[REPORT FROM "OLIVIA" - NEW SALEM.]

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Mr. Osborn had an ox killed by lightning; and Mr. Gardner also lost one from hollow horn.

Mr. Kaywood and family, from Eureka Springs, visited Mrs. Crane a short time ago.

Miss Julia Bovee lately visited friends on Posey creek.

Miss Etta Johnson is attending the normal.

Everett Gates suffered intensely with a felonon his hand.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hoyland, also Mrs. Watsonburger, have returned from the famous mineral springs at Salk City, the former parties much improved in appearance and health; but Mrs. Watsonburger is quite indisposed. They think that the springs bid fair to make quite a resort for invalids if there were more conveniences there.

Ned Crane is suffering with a boil on his knee.

[REPORT FROM "MRS. RUSTIC" - FLORAL.]

Winfield Courier, August 11, 1881.

Mr. Douglas Dalgarn is fixing a well for Mr. Stone.

Mr. Read is moving into his new store. His building is more convenient than the old one.

Mr. Bryant of New Salem has the building known as Casper's blacksmith shop.

Robert Thirsk intends to build on his farm near Winfield.

Last Thursday Mr. Yarbrough met with quite a loss while at a neighbors. Two small children, being the only ones at home, obtained matches and set the house on fire. The children escaped unharmed. Mrs. Yarbrough then returned; and in trying to save what she could, rushed into the fire. A can of kerosene oil exploded in her face, burning her face and lungs very badly. She is improving slowly although not out of danger.

Gully & Shive have just finished a fine job of plastering for Mr. Read.

Wesley McEwen with his washing machine made Floral a visit last Wednesday. It must be very discouraging to wash all day and then fail to sell a machine.

Mr. Hough of Baltimore is visiting at Rev. Goodwill's.

[SOME ITEMS ABOUT WINFIELD: FROM LEAVENWORTH TIMES.]

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

There are more than 100 houses in the city at the present time that are occupied for business purposes. The majority of these are built of brick with stone foundations and stone fronts, some three and some two stories high.

There are in the city:

Eleven grocery stores, three fruit stores, four general stores, two boot shoe stores, seven drug stores, four hardware stores, two saddlery and harness stores, three clothing stores, two firm banking establishments, one foundry and machine shops, plans arranged to build a large woolen mill, two large flouring mills, two furniture factories, two retail furniture factories, one tailor shop, four millinery establishments, three agricultural depots three lumber yards, two jewelry stores, three elevators, four barber shops, one brewery (closed for two years or during the war), four vacant saloon buildings, one large limestone quarry, which is furnishing the stone for the Custom House in Topeka, and the Brettun Hotel in Winfield, two bakeries, four restaurants, four express offices who ship more fruits and eggs to Colorado than any other city in the State, three fine stables, four hotels, one vinegar factory, one pork packing house, three photograph galleries, two marble works, one carriage factory that turns out twelve buggies per week, two gunsmith shops, and five large land agencies.

This, together with two railroads, namely, Kansas City, Ft. Scott & Gulf, and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe branch from Newton to Wichita, makes a good showing. The city has also a free library, containing nearly 2,000 volumes.

There are two large school houses in the city with twelve rooms, one having eight and the other four. Two companies have been formed for the purpose of boring for coal at no distant day, and $25,000 stock for each has already been subscribed.

Among the new business houses that are being built are the following.

Brettun Hotel: $35,000

H. Brown & Son's drug store: $4,000

Wallis & Wallis grocery store: $4,000

H. Gridley, business house: $3,500

Curns & Manser (brick, stone front): $10,000

G. L. Rhodes (brick, stone front): $2,000

S. H. Myton will build a new house soon.

An addition is being built to the courthouse, and a heavy fire and burglar proof safe will be put in. The grounds are being planted with trees and will be ornamented with drives, grottoes, etc.

The Brettun House, just finished, will be in grand form next Monday when everybody, nearly, will be invited to be present. The house is built of native limestone, and has a porch on two sides, east and south. The building alone cost about $25,000, and when finished, its cost will not be less than $35,000.

It is heated by steam, has gas, has hot and cold water, and is furnished with the East Lake and Queen Anne styles of furniture, with different shades of carpet in every room. The build ing was designed by Mr. Brettun, from whence it takes its name, but his death prevented him from completing his plans, and his grandson, Mr. C. C. Black, has had them completed. Mr. Chas. Harter will manage the house.

[PERSONALS.]

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

We have a new awning. One with iron posts and a wood top.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Frank Speers, ye Alderman of Arkansas City, was in town last week.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Rev. Hyden came in Tuesday to assist in the camp-meeting exercises.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Mr. R. B. Morton of Dexter has removed to Missouri.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

J. B. Evans, of Vernon, brought us a 40 lb. watermelon.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Sim Moore is the longest, Sam P. Strong the fattest, and Parley Heath the handsomest man on the Republican Central committee.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Probate Judge Stratford of Butler Co., and Mr. Hamilton, a lawyer of Eldorado, were in the city Monday, defending the Woodruff boys.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Mr. J. E. Conklin was taken quite sick on the camp ground Sunday night. He has removed his effects home again and is now getting better.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Irv Randall is forehanded. He has a new carpenter and joiner, and feels greatly elated over it. It's a boy.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Hon. J. R. Hallowell, U. S. District Attorney, was in town Monday and Tuesday, trying the Woodruff and Keffer cases before Commissioner Webb.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Another advertiser in luck. R. B. Waite came in Monday, left an ad for a lost horse, and in less than a half an hour had his property.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Dr. S. B. Stidger, of Cameron, West Virginia, is visiting with Mr. McDonald's family.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

CATTLE SALE. Aug. 30th, 60 head of cattle and 125 head of hogs at public sale on the farm of J. W. Millspaugh, 5 miles northwest, on Oxford road.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Uncle John Wallace, of Dexter, visited here Saturday.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

The Winfield carriage manufactory has changed hands. Mr. Meyer has retired, and Mr. Albro takes his place. They have all the work they can do and are turning out fine wagons.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Daniel Read, of Floral, has his building completed, and is once more ready to furnish the people goods in exchange for produce or money. Chickens wanted; also butter and eggs, and everything else.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Max Shoeb has removed his blacksmithing material and household effects to Oxford. We regret to see him leave.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Conductor J. E. Miller is one of the most accommodating and courteous employees of the Santa Fe company. With Will Garvey at the ticket window and Conductor Miller wielding the punch, the Santa Fe is ably represented.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Mr. Ed Farringer has composed a piece of music called "Merry Strains," a copy of which lies on our table. It is published by Messrs. Balmer & Weber, of St. Louis. Ed is developing a good deal of musical talent, and is beginning early to compose.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Mr. Kane, living in the north of the county, was struck by lightning Saturday evening, and for a half hour his wife was certain she was a widow. He recovered in an hour after being struck, but the skin on one side of his body feels like he had been burned.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Mr. S. A. Cook, an architect from Winfield, who prepared the plans for our new school building, was in the city yesterday with the plans. They are gotten up in a good style, and show at a glance that Mr. Cook understands his business. Caldwell Post.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Mr. Nely Nelson lost his pocket book some days ago and came in to advertise it. In about ten minutes, he returned with his property. It had been found by M. Hahn & Co., who notified him by postal to call and get it.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Fred Heisinger, family, and niece, of Silverdale township, were struck by lightning Saturday evening, but sustained no serious injury. Sol Smith and wife were present at the time, and report a lively scattering of dust and humanity. Fred is fortunate in escaping injury.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Spencer Bliss was severely bitten by Mr. Williams' bird dog last week. The dog was chained in Mr. Bliss' barn and not knowing the dog was there, Spencer went in; and the brute fastened its jaws in his leg just below the knee. The wound is a dangerous one and has almost crippled Spencer.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Mr. Jas. Topliff has leased the building lately vacated by the central drug store, and situated between the Cresswell Bank and Schiffbauer's grocery, and will remove the Post Office thereto sometime before the first of September. This will put the Post Office on East Summit Street again. Traveler.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Thos. J. Jordan, U. S. Indian agent, will be at Arkansas City Friday, August 19, "to purchase mares" for the Indian Service. He wants a large number. They must not be less than four, nor more than seven years old, must weigh not less than 925 pounds, and be sound, well broke to harness, and without blemishes of any kind. Mares with colt will not be objected to.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Mr. Bartlett, grain buyer, attacked Mr. Wood, miller, last week. They had some words over the purchase of a load of wheat. Mr. Wood was sitting in a chair in the front of Bartlett's office, when the latter came up behind and struck Mr. Wood on the head, knocking him off the chair to the sidewalk. We were standing across the street at the time and saw the brave and valiant Bartlett approach Mr. Wood from behind and strike him while in a sitting position. A few moments after we alluded to him as "warrior." He heard the remark, and thinking we meant it, invited us out in the backyard to fight it out. As he was tired and fatigued at the time, we concluded to wait until he had rested a couple of months, after which time, if his health continues good and bodily powers undiminished, we may be prevailed upon to consider this backyard proposition. We hope the gentleman will not take this as an acceptance of the challenge and go into training a la Joe Goss for the encounter. We still reserve the right to extend the time.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

A little colored boy has immortalized himself. He got into a fight with Bertie Freeland Monday, and Bertie licked him. The Wells, Fargo express driver was passing at the time and proceeded to lick Bertie for licking the colored boy. Tom Wright came up then and immediately made demonstrations calculated to convey the idea that he was going to lick the man that licked the man that licked the boy that licked the colored boy. Just then Al Terrell and Al Russell took a hand, and for a few moments things were quite lively. The boys finally adjusted their difficulties by depositing $9.25 each with his Honor, Judge Tansey. They seemed to realize the necessity for action, as everyone was away at the camp meeting, and things were dull and local items scarce.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

The markets this week are about the same as last. Wheat remains steady at $1.00 to $1.10. Alex. Kelly sold 250 bushels Tuesday for $1.13 per bushel, but his wheat was the finest yet put upon the market, and, indeed, the best we have ever seen. It was raised on E. P. Kinne's farm across the river from South Bend.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Jake Keffer has again been grabbed by the law. This time Uncle Sam is the prosecutor, and the charge is for sending obscure literature through the mails. It seems that Mr. Keffer had been sued by someone and the summons served on him. He returned it to Justice Kelly with a letter in which he defied the law and lawyers; said he had not, and never would have, a dollars worth of property in the county, and for him to send on his summons. Jake's language was not copied from the classics, nor had there been any effort at elegance or diction. Brevity and force was what the writer wanted, and he got it. A man could retire to private life if he had all the money that Jake has spent in lawing.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

The admission fee at the gate of the camp meeting is charged for the purpose of providing funds for lights, fuel, etc., and as a substitute for the manner of "taking up a collection." A gentleman asked us last week whether or not the managers of the Park had charged a fee for the use of the grounds. We would inform all questioners on this subject that they have not, and further, that the management has spent nearly four hundred dollars in improvements and preparations for the meeting. They believe in encouraging such meetings, and show their faith by their works.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

The examination of the Woodruff brothers, charged with stealing a steer in the Territory, was had before U. S. Commissioner Webb on Monday, and consumed the entire afternoon, there being a dozen or more witnesses examined. It appears that the steer was with the cattle of the defendants from the territory to their home in Butler County, the Woodruff's saying they could not drive it back. It was put in the corral with the other cattle, and has not been seen since. The Woodruff's were bound over in the sum of five hundred dollars each, to appear at the next term of the United States district court at Fort Smith, Arkansas, in November.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Haley, the accomplice of Lennox, broke jail at Wichita Friday. He worked the bars of a window out of their sockets and crawled out. He laid in a patch of sunflowers most of the day, but was caught as he came out in the evening. He was tried on habeas corpus Saturday and released, but was promptly re-arrested by Mr. Shenneman, who brought him down Monday, and has him here awaiting extradition papers from another state where he has committed other crimes and is wanted by the officers.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

Sheriff Shenneman received a telegram Sunday from the Sheriff of Douglass County, stating that a boy had been captured under suspicious circumstances with a horse, which he said he had taken from a pasture north of Winfield. The sheriff investigated and found that the horse was one of Col. McMullen's, which had been in Mr. Williams' pasture. No one knew it had been taken.

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

It is understood that an excursion train from Topeka and Emporia will come down Sunday to the camp meeting.

[CAMP MEETING: WINFIELD.]

Winfield Courier, August 18, 1881.

The camp meeting is proving a big success in the matter of attendance. Over forty tents a