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Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
One hundred years are required for a walnut tree to grow to good size for lumber. Lumbermen say three-fourths of the good black walnut trees in this country have been cut down during the past ten years.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The first use we hear that was made of cotton was for candlewicks, in 1300. Now it is stated that houses can be built of cotton and straw, which, under a chemical treatment, are compressed into slabs, and become as hard and as firm as stone. The material neither warps nor cracks, and is both fire and damp proof.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Cherokee Advocate says that "our delegation" are hopeful of defeating, in the lower house, the right of way bills for two or three railroads, which have passed the senate. The following item, in another column of the same issue, is in a good deal less hopeful vein: "Agent Tufts, who has just returned from Washington, says that there is a different atmosphere around there regarding Indians than he ever noticed before. His opinion is that the lower house is worse than the senatein fact, Mr. Tufts says our people had better be putting their houses in order."
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Washington, May 17. Agent Lewellyn telegraphs the commissioner of Indian affairs, that in view of the failure of Congress to make an appropriation for subsisting the Mescalero Apaches, and in view of the fact that the beef and flour on hand will only last until about July 1st, and that these Indians have no means of subsisting themselves, it seems to him that it will be good policy to transfer them to the war department, who should take charge of them before starvation compels them to commit depredations, which will lead to great loss of life and the destruction of valuable property. As soon as the supplies are cut off, the military will have to act. Therefore, I think it advisable that the troops take charge of the Mescalero Apaches at once. Nothing short of force can compel them to remain on their reservations. This matter simply means to me the Mescaleros' extermination.
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Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
M. E. Festival tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Biscuit and Molasses tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
A. A. Newman is now in New York.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Highland Hall boom is still on the tapis.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Emporia fair grounds have been sold for debt.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Winfield men come to Arkansas City to buy furniture.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Quite a frost last Monday morning, but no damage done.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Trask on May 18, 1882, a son.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mr. Chas. Shonts, of Augusta, is in the city visiting friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Walnut River is on a high as a result of the recent heavy rains.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
D. A. McIntire, Geuda's enterprising livery man, was in the city Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Pink Fouts, the genial Willow Springs sheep man, was in the city this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mrs. A. A. Newman will spend the summer months at her former home, Weld, Maine.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Herman Godehard says he will move into his new store room just as soon as it is completed.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Too, too Sweet! The hot biscuits and maple sugar at the M. E. Social in Huey's building tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mrs. W. W. McKnight, of Winterset, Iowa, and her daughter, Miss Nellie, are in the city visiting friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Last Monday saw our streets literally crowded with teams from the country and Indian teams after supplies.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Wm. Berkey, Salt City's live merchant, was in the city yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
G. H. McIntire and the parties subpoenaed before the Grand Jury at Topeka returned therefrom last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
We had the pleasure of meeting Major R. Pickering, clerk of the Otoe Agency, during his recent trip to this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Bell, of this city, on Saturday last, a bouncing girl baby. All concerned are getting along nicely.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Maj. A. C. Williams, now engaged as school teacher at Pawnee Agency, spent several days of last week in this city visiting relatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Manly Capron has new potatoes fully as large as a good-sized hen egg. They were raised on his residence lots in the northwest part of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mr. R. Sheen, G. M. W. of Ancient Order of United Workmen in Kansas, was in the city on Monday last on business connected with the order.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
We hear talk about the organizing of a joint stock company in this city having for its object the raising and selling of cattle. There's millions in it.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
We will give a premium book for the first dozen ears of corn received at this office. The book is a finely illustrated work on the horse and his diseases.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The new Baptist church at Winfield will be dedicated next Sunday. Members of that denomination living in Arkansas City are invited to participate.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
A large train of Wichita Agency teams was on our streets yesterday, and our photogra pher, I. H. Bonsall, pointed his picture gun at em with "boss" results.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
I. H. Bonsall's Photograph Gallery is supplied with all the latest improvements and all desiring photographs can get them finished in the highest style of the art.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Board of County Commissioners will meet as a board of Equalization on the first Monday in June, 1882, and will probably remain in session for two or three days.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The first through herd of cattle, says the Caldwell Post, arrived on the Salt Fork last week. They were driven by Mr. Graham, and numbered 1,200 two- and three-year old steers.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mr. F. C. Leach's residence on Sixth Street has been fixed up in good shapea porch added thereto and otherwise improved, thereby adding much to its convenience, as well as appearance.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Under the new regulation the U. S. Marshal will have but one deputy in each county. G. H. McIntire has received his commission as Deputy U. S. Marshal in Cowley County. Good.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mr. Henry E. Woolheater, of Peabody, Kansas, a brother of our energetic gravel train conductor, made the city a visit on Monday last, and of course found time to call upon the TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Messrs. Davis, Durr, and Pickle, of this city, returned with 100 head of stock from the southeast part of the Territory last week. They are at present holding them south of this city in the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Our friend, Thomas E. Berry, trader at Pawnee, arrived in this place last Monday from Kansas City, whither he had been to replenish his stock of goods. He leaves for his home in the land of "Lo" tomorrow morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Read the special of T. H. McLaughlin in this issue. He has a first-class assortment of everything pertaining to a Grocery, or, in his own words, "has everything you want to eat."
AD:
NOTICES: Canned Vegetables, Cheap at McLaughlin's.
You can buy Wool Twine cheap of McLaughlin.
Buy your Harvest supplies of McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has Corn Bran and Chop Feed.
McLaughlin has anything you want to eat.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Ladies of the M. E. Church will give a Hot Maple Sugar and Biscuit Festival, on Wednesday evening, May 24th, in Huey's building, on Summit Street. Everybody is cordially invited.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Judging from the appearance of C. R. Sipes' and G. W. Miller's store rooms, the old fashioned stoves will take a back seat this summer and give place to oil and gasoline stoves. A decided change for the better.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
T. C. Bird and son returned from the Territory last week with 119 head of cattle pur- chased of the Pottawatomie and Seminole Indians. They are holding the same in the Territory, some fourteen miles south of this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
W. F. Dickinson, one of the oldest settlers in Bolton Township, returned to his first love, from California, yesterday. We think he has come to stay this time, and commend him therefor, for he owns one of the best improved places in the township.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Ancient Order of United Workmen will hold their picnic at Riverside Park, in the city of Winfield, on Thursday, May 25th, 1882. All the lodges in the southwestern part of the State are invited to attend and bring their families.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Frank Speers had a valuable horse severely injured last Monday morning by running foul of the barbed wire that surrounds Newman's pasture, in which it was loose. All barbed wire fences should have at least one board on top, to prevent such casualties.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The initial number of the Redfield Courier; published at Redfield, Dallas County, Iowa, by J. T. Floyd, is before us. Its editor was formerly one of Cowley County's foremost school teachers, and we heartily wish him and his new enterprise a long life of prosperity.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The following named gentlemen are the delegates to the Emporia convention from Sumner County: J. M. Herman, Mulvane; O. E. Kimball, Oxford; Dr. Cutler, Grand Haven; Wm. Crimble, Caldwell; J. T. Showalter and Joseph Thralls, Wellington; H. C. St. Clair, Belle Plaine.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
With pleasure we record the return of Mr. Cassell, of Mattoon, Illinois, to this city. He intends, we understand, to permanently locate and take charge of the City Hotel. Mr. Cassell is a whole-souled, genial gentleman and with such a landlord, the house is bound to be a success in every sense of the word.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Attention is called to the fact that Messrs. Knott Bros., in this issue, offer for sale during the month of June over 2,500 head of fine Merino, Cotswold, and selected Missouri sheep. This is a good opportunity for all desiring to purchase sheep.
AD: SHEEP FOR SALE. During the month of June 2,500 head of Sheep consisting of Grade Merinos, Grade Cotswolds, and selected Missouri Sheep. Ten Choice Merino Rams and Ten High Grade Cotswold Rams. The sheep are well located for range and water six miles south of Arkansas City and one and a half mile south of State Line. Knott Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
We are pleased to note the return to this city, last week, of Mr. G. W. Abbott from Avon, Illinois. Mr. Abbott is accompanied by his wife and two children and will, we hope, permanently locate here. At present he is engaged in superintending the fitting up of the machinery and putting in running order Wm. Speers' new flouring mill.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
We received a pleasant call from Messrs. H. V. Lowe and A. Fuller last week and en- rolled them on the books of the TRAVELER for the coming year. These gentlemen are lately from Illinois and have invested heavily in stock, which they are holding south from Maple City. We gladly welcome such men to our county, as the stock interests of Cowley is but yet in its infancy.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
We call attention to the new "ad" of the Chicago Lumber Co., which appears in this issue. By a perusal of the same, it will be seen that they keep on hand a full complement of everything pertaining to the lumber business and in addition thereto a goodly assortment of screen doors and the celebrated Tascott's ready mixed paints. Mr. F. C. Leach is the resident manager and all who may have occasion to need anything in this line will receive every attention at his hands.
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LATH, DOORS, SASH AND BLINDS, MARBLE HEAD LIME, CEMENT, HAIR, PLASTER, BUILDING PAPER, TASCOTT'S READY MIXED PAINT, THE BEST IN USE. LARGE STOCK, GOOD GRADES, AND LOW PRICES.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The Democrat says: "We now have our office connected with Vawter & Loomis, in Matlack's block."
We infer telephone connection is meant; but in any case, Vawter & Loomis have the sympathy of the community.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Mr. R. B. Norton, a nephew of L. C. Norton of this city, made us a pleasant call last Monday morning. Mr. Norton is located at Caldwell, where he has a flock of fine Merino sheep. It is his intention to drive about 100 head of rams to this section and hold them for sale here, later in the season. Parties wishing good stock can then obtain them.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The ice cream festival given by the ladies of the First Presbyterian Church in Huey's building last Wednesday evening was very largely attended and judging from the gusto with which ice cream, coffee, and cake were dispatched, the edible and social characteristics of the meeting were duly appreciated. We understand the net proceeds amounted to forty dollars. Dot vas petter as goot.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Notice. The members of the Executive Committee of Cowley County Agricultural and Horticultural Society are hereby requested to meet at the Courier Office in Winfield on Saturday, May 27, 1882, at 2 o'clock p.m. without fail. T. A. BLANCHARD, Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
NOTICE. There will be a Cemetery meeting held at the Parker Schoolhouse on Monday evening, May 29th, 1882, at 7 o'clock, p.m., for the purpose of a general settlement with the Treasurer and Secretary, and transacting all general business. The fence is about completed, and all are requested to attend without fail.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The most nonsensical piece of business we know of are the facilities for sending a telegram from here to Winfield. You can send a boy on foot with the message and get returns quicker than sending by telegraph. It appears that they either send the message from here to Kansas City or Wellington and thence to Winfield. We suggest that they either take down their wire or try to accommodate their customers, especially when they charge for it.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
The "Round-Up," now in progress in the Indian Territory south of this city, has so far passed off very quietly. Latest information shows work in the Northern Division now in progress, on the Salt Fork east of the Chisholm trail; in the Middle Division, on Turkey Creek, southwest of Pawnee Agency; and in the Southern Division, on the North and South Canadian rivers. The work is not taking so long a time as was expected, and the stock, as a rule, are in excellent condition.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.
Ed. Traveler:
Permit me space in your paper to reply to an article which appeared in last week's Democrat. It is so evidently the work of spleen, and comes so near to downright intentional lying that I do not feel it right to let it pass. The article referred to is headed "A Pretty Kettle of Fish," but it is too wordy for reproduction here.
In the first place the issue was not Hackney, or anti-Hackney, but Whiskey, or anti- Whiskeysuch issue being made secretly by a few persons; and some good temperance men put on the ticket to give it tone, and the Democrat know such to be the case.
SecondlyCreswell Township was represented in the Convention by the ticket elected with the exceptions shown below, the reason of which exceptions will be seen by the following extracts from the report of the Committee on Credentials.
Creswell Township: DelegatesG. S. Rarick, W. M. Sleeth, T. Fairclo, R. H. Reed, U. Spray, W. H. Speers, S. Matlack. AlternatesA. Dunn, A. J. Pickering, I. Barnett, R. J. Maxwell, Chas. France, J. L. Huey, John Williams.
We further recommend that J. B. Nipp cast the vote for R. H. Reed, that C. M. Scott cast the vote for U. Spray, and Calvin Swarts cast the vote for W. H. Speers for Creswell Township in this convention, those delegates and their alternates being absent.
Why the Democrat is so worked up on a Republican issue, and goes for Mr. Bonsall by name, is more than we can tell, unless it is on account of its editor being so badly scooped by the people when he ran against Bonsall for Police Judge a few weeks since.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, May 31, 1882. Front Page.
Twenty-seven years ago there were ten newspapers in Kansas. Now there are 354.
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Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The order abandoning Fort Dodge has been received, and the troops now there will be sent to Camp Supply, Forts Reno and Elliott.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The Indian Industrial School to be located in the Indian Territory, just south of Arkansas City, is no longer a myth. Word has just been received from Senator Plumb that his amendment to the general Indian appropriation bill, appropriating $25,000 for the Indian Industrial School, has become a law. The bill requires the school to be located in the Indian Territory, near the south line of the State of Kansas, convenient to the Ponca and Nez Perce reservations. The site selected is on the banks of the Chilocco, near the place where the three large springs flow into that stream.
$15,000 of the present appropriation is to be used in erecting buildings, and $10,000 to run the school for the first year. This is the best location we know of in the United States for such a school. An abundance of stone of the very best quality can be found nearby for all building purposes, and a better agricultural district cannot be found anywhere. The school will be convenient to all the Agencies, so that the distance to be traveled by the students will not be a drawback to attending it, and the farmers of Bolton Township have no superiors in the State, and thus the students will have the advantage of observing first-class farming in the immediate vicinity of the school. We predict that the school will have a full attendance, also, for the reason that the scholars are afforded an opportunity to see their relatives and friends occasionally, and will feel more at home than in Pennsylvania.
They will also be far enough away from the uncivilized tribes to prevent their unruly influence being felt. It will have a tendency to make an industrious class of people of the tribes south of us, and will develop the resources of the best agricultural district in the Indian Territory. It means the occupancy of a large district of the now unoccupied lands near the south line of this county by the class of Indians who are anxious to become first-class farmers and stock raisers. It also means the shipment of the different kinds of commerce to and from this section of country at some time in the near future. It means incalculable benefits to the Indians, business for the businessmen of Arkansas City, and prosperity for Southern Kansas, if the present intentions are carried out as they should be. Our people will give every encouragement to such an enterprise, and we wish it the best of success.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
A band of Kickapoo Indians, numbering twenty, perhaps, including squaws and papooses, were in the city yesterday, and ten of the braves appeared before Judge Morton and took out naturalization papers. They came from their reservation near Muscotah. Their reason for taking out the papers was that they might get the benefit of a recent law of Congress, which entitles good Indians to all the rights and privileges of citizenship.
Topeka Commonwealth.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The Secretary of the Interior has announced his intention to disarm all the Indian tribes.
Major Randall is expected in today with Capt. (?) Payne and twenty boomers, captured on the forbidden grounds of Oklahoma.
The management of the Medicine Lodge Cresset has been changed; the senior member of the former owners having sold his interest to L. M. Axline.
A number of Otoes and Kaws, from the northeast, and Kiowas and Comanches, from below, are visiting on this reservation this week, making things quite lively.
The Indians have a remarkable faculty of reading and remembering brands. They also trace them readily on paper or in the dust, and when shown a brand can soon tell if an animal bearing the brand has come under their observation among the Indian herds or in their locality. They also know the value of distinguishing marks upon their stock, and usually mark their animals while young with their own peculiar devices.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
To the qualified voters of Creswell Township, Cowley County, Kansas.
NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of a petition heretofore duly presented to the Township Board of said township, that on the 24th day of June, A. D., 1882, between the hours of 8 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M., of said day at the usual place of holding elections in, and for said Creswell Township, Cowley County, Kansas, a special election of the qualified voters of the said township will be held for the purpose of voting upon a proposition to issue the bonds of said Creswell Township, in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) payable with the interest thereon at the Fiscal Agency of the State of Kansas, in the city of New York City, New York. Said bonds to bear interest at the rate of seven percentum per annum, payable semi-annually and said bonds to be payable in not less than five nor more than thirty years, and said bonds to be issued and used for the purpose of building a bridge across the Arkansas River in said Creswell Township, at the following point, to-wit: From the south end of the new portion of the bridge commonly known as the Arkansas River bridge, now extending partly across said Arkansas River, about three-eights of one mile west from the range line, between ranges three and four east, in Cowley County, Kansas, to the south and right bank of said river. Said special election to be conducted according to the general election laws of this State, and those voting in favor of building the bridge as aforesaid shall have written or printed on their ballots "For the bridge and bonds," and those opposed, "Against the bridge and bonds." By order of township Board, Arkansas City, Kansas. Uriah Spray, Trustee. Wm. Sleeth, Treasurer, W. C. Mowry, Clerk.
May 30th, 1882.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
A. A. Newman returned from the East yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
High waters are reported from all sections of the country.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Will Griffith put a tin roof on Lafe McLaughlin's new brick building last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mrs. H. P. Farrar left for the East last week, where she will spend the summer months.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The glass front is now in and the plastering of McLaughlin's new store is in progress.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Lafe Merritt, ye local of the Cheyenne Transporter, was in the city several days this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Joe Peck, of Texas, is holding a herd of about 100 ponies on the State line south of this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mr. Knott has sheared his sheep, and is shipping his wool. Mr. Crocker shipped to Philadelphia, Pa.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Charles M. McIntire has completed his residence in the northwest part of town and is now occupying the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mrs. B. C. Lent, of this city, started yesterday for Peekskill, New York, whither she goes to spend the summer season.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mrs. William Gibby and Mrs. John Hollenbeck left yesterday for the East where they intend to remain during the summer.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
We predict a very pleasant time for those who participate in the Y. L. H. M. social, in Huey's Hall next Friday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
We received a pleasant call last week from Mr. J. M. Medkiff, of Kentucky, who is here visiting friends and with a view of locating.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Rev. Laverty and Mr. Walker were in the city this week looking around at the manifold blessing that Arkansas City people enjoy.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
During the rain of last Thursday the small bridge south of the Arkansas River was washed so that it is unsafe to cross with teams.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
It is rumored that the Adams Express Company will withdraw from the Santa Fe road, leaving the express in the hands of the Wells Fargo.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
A Coffee and Cake social will be held at the residence of Mr. O. P. Houghton this evening under the auspices of the ladies of the Presbyterian church.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The Santa Fe railroad company will plant twenty acres of land, near Dodge City, in timber, with a view of having a nice park five or ten years hence.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Information is received that several dogs in Pleasant Valley have been bitten by a mad dog, and consequently several cases of rabies may be looked for at any time.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mr. A. Harnly has been down sick for over a week with an attack of pneumonia, but we are pleased to state the crisis has passed, and he is rapidly recovering his health.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
At the meeting of the Highland Hall Company, last Saturday evening, the following gentlemen were elected as its officers for the coming year: T. H. McLaughlin, President; Geo. W. Cunningham, Vice President; H. P. Farrar, Secretary and Treasurer.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The Young Ladies Home Mission Society intend giving a Strawberry, Ice Cream, and Musical Social in Huey's Hall on Friday evening next, June 2nd, to which all are cordially invited to attend. The proceeds of the evening will be devoted to alleviating the wants of the poor in this vicinity, and we hope all will assist to make the affair a financial success.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Intelligence reaches us that W. A. Lindsey, a former Methodist minister of this city, but late of Udall, who owned a half interest in a team and buggy at that place, skipped out the other day with the same, but upon his arrival at El Paso, he discovered that they were on track of him, and left the outfit there. The horses and buggy were brought back, but Lindsey, the thief, is non est.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Quite a lively time we had with a refractory pack horse on Summit St. yesterday afternoon. The brute was laden with general supplies for the camp, and becoming scared commenced kicking, which caused the saddle to turn and then came a general scatterment of flour, coffee, peanuts, ginger bread, etc., to the infinite amusement of all on the street at that time.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
An impromptu dancing party, in honor of Mrs. C. W. Bitting and her sister, Miss Julia Deming, was gotten up by some of their old-time friends on Monday evening last. The company, embracing the elite of the city, gathered at Huey's Hall, which had been prepared for the occasion, and it is needless to say a most enjoyable time was the result. As we were unfortunately prevented from attending, we infer that such was the case from the fact that the cheering strains of music and the tripping of dainty feet mid the labyrinths of the mazy dance was kept up till the midnight hour.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mr. Knott finished shearing his sheep last week. Mr. Upton has sheared his also, Mr. Crowell has sheared a part of his. Mr. Fouts, Scott & Topliff, Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Cole, and others have to sheer yet.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
A little six-year old son of Wm. Birdzell, of this city, while playing last Saturday afternoon, had the misfortune to break his arm. A physician was promptly summoned, and the little sufferer is progressing as well as could be expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Sorghum seed was shipped from St. Louis, Mo., to this place at a cost of $2 per bushel, and $1.75 by express, and it was difficult to get even at that price. Farmers, make a note of this and have seed to sell next spring.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
From a card we received we learn that C. C. Holland, a former resident of this city, is now a member of the firm of Messrs. Honlahan & Holland, Attorneys at Law, of Ordway, Aberdeen, and Fredrick, Dakota. Mr. Holland has our best wishes for his success.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Frank Chapin, of Pleasant Valley Township, was quite severely poisoned last week by inhaling poison from corn which he was planting, and had previously soaked in strychnine to prevent depredations by moles. He is recovering, but it was a close call. Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mr. W. H. Wright and daughter, of Bloomfield, Illinois, has been visiting his sister, Mrs. M. T. Kirkpatrick and family, in Creswell Township, lately. During his trip to Kansas, he has visited several counties, but says, for farming purposes, Cowley County takes the palm.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
MARRIED. Judge T. H. Soward and Miss Libbie E. Smith were married last Thursday afternoon at the Baptist Church, Winfield, in the presence of a large audience of friends. The ceremony was pronounced by Rev. Cairns in a very impressive manner.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The A. O. U. W. picnic at Winfield, appointed for last Thursday, but postponed, came off yesterday. The train did not leave till 8 a.m., thus affording facilities for our people to take it in. The weather was fine and the attendance from this point large.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
The many friends of Miss Emma Hagin, of this city, organized a little gathering in her honor, at the residence of A. D. Ayres, of this city, last Friday evening. The result was eminently satisfactory, being a complete surprise, and all who were fortunate enough to take part will ever retain a pleasurable recollection of the evening's enjoyment.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
We received a pleasant call last week from Mr. L. A. Millspaugh, of Vernon Township, who stated that he would be a candidate for Clerk of the District Court before the Republican Convention this fall. Mr. Millspaugh is a promising young lawyer, and has been admitted to the bar at Burlington, Iowa, and in this county, and is well fitted for the office he seeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Among the many improvements being made in the appearance of our business houses our attention was specially attracted by the Drug House of Messrs. Fairclo & Hollaway, who have repainted, refitted, and rearranged their establishment until it presents a most neat and tasty appearance, which speaks well for the business prosperity of the firm.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Mrs. W. J. Canfield, an old resident of this place, but for the past year located at Pueblo, Colorado, together with her little son and daughter, returned to the city last week. She reports things very dry and desolate in that country, and says she is glad to get back to the "land of the living" once more. Her husband will join her in about a month, and they will cast their future lot in our midst.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Among the many improvements being made in the city this spring, we notice that Mr. O. Stevenson has greatly added to the convenience and appearance of his residence property by the laying of a new sidewalk, the building and painting of a new fence, and the erection of a buggy shed. With the above improvements, together with beautiful flowers and house plants, which adorn his yard and windows, we think Mr. Stevenson has one of the cosiest little houses in our midst.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Our friend, Mat St. John, has a curiosity in the shape of an animal of the species of canine and lupus, at the livery stable of W. C. Rickard. It is a small pup of a wolf which he brought from Kansas. It has every appearance of a bull dog's head and jaws, while the body has the shape and color of the wolf; has the hair of a grayish color, with a dark stripe along its back. We were permitted to see and handle it, but did not go very near to madame wolf, as she did not appear to be very amiable. He has been offered $10 for the animal, but refused to sell. Olney (Illinois) Times.
One thing is certain: the writer of the above don't know much about a bulldog or the boys were playing a joke on him.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Highland Hall Company meets at the Cowley Co. Bank next Tuesday evening to arrange preliminaries for the location of a public hall building.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
A meeting of the stockholders of the Highland Hall Company, for the purpose of hearing the report of the committee appointed to solicit propositions from parties owning lots suitable for the location of the Hall, will be held in the Cowley County Bank next Tuesday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
List of letters remaining uncalled for in the Post Office at Arkansas City, Kansas, June 18, 1882.
FIRST COLUMN: Adams, J. W.; Beck, Mrs. Lydia; Butterfield, W. A.; Barlow, J. D.; Brown, Manna; Clark, Albert L.; Crown, John; Clark, C. J.; Claire, C. W.; Curry, Joseph; Dolton, Lizzie; Drennan, Sarah; Elliott, J. W.; Fuller, Mrs. E.; Farmer, Lee; Dimmitt, Geo. M.; Houser, Wm. R.; Huffington, Emma; Ham, Charles D.; Horne, Hiram E.; Hunks, Marion; Johnson, George; Kutesman, Daniel; Kempton, C. J.; Knox, A. A.; Lowe, H. V.; Lighton, Will.
SECOND COLUMN: Lindrum, J. F.; Lavis, David; Moore, Loyd E.; Milligan, J. R.; Maples, Mary J.; McCandre, Pat; Mynes, H. S.; Martin, Roe; Martin, H. C.; Miller, O. P.; Miller, O. M.; Moore, Geo. P.; Moore, Mrs. Jasper; Moore, Mark; McKinney, Josey; Miller, G. W.; Newbrough, L. J.; Newton, J. P.; Phillips, Geo.; Shields, Dave; Scroll, James R.; Steavenes, Mary M.; Sutton, Geo. A.; Tupper, Delos; Wansley, Charles; Williams, Emma; Wright, George.
Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say they were advertised.
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Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
We have just received an assortment of fine double barreled Shot Guns in latest styles with all improvements, and of first-class quality. Call and examine them. Howard Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
I have 20 Young Thoroughbred and high-grade short horn bulls for sale cheap at my ranch 7 miles south and 2 east of Arkansas City. Geo. B. Love.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Call and examine the Sulpho Carbolated Sheep dip before buying. Shepard & Maxwell.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Spectacles from 25 cents to $10.00 at Fitch & Barron's.
[EDITORIAL PAGE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Denver, Colorado, June 1. Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) was robbed last night of his money and his personal jewelry, in all, valued at $2,000. Mr. Cody, wife, and daughter are stopping in this city with his sister. Mr. Cody says that there is no doubt but he will get the $1,000,000 of property on Euclid avenue, Cleveland. The property was his grandfather's homestead and embraced 260 acres of ground. Fifty acres was the portion of Elijah Cody, Buffalo Bill's father. The uncle of Buffalo Bill forged the deed which transferred it out of the family.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Potatoes $2.40 per bushel.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
T. R. Gay, of Rock Township, was in the city yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. Knott sold his entire flock of 2,000 sheep to Dr. Phraner last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Two carloads of patent barbed wire were delivered to the Indians last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
There will be a sale of thoroughbred Shorthorn bulls at Caldwell on the 10th inst.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Trade was somewhat dull last Saturdaya very unusual occurrence for Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
A threshing machine delivered to the Ponca Indians last week. How's that for "poor Lo?"
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
R. A. Houghton went to the Territory again today to tend to his cattle on the Black Bear.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. Ream are in the city upon a visit to their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Shelden.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Charley France, late of the City Hotel at this place, is now at the Buttrey House, Wellington.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
A Democratic paper is to be started at Winfield this fall, which is rumored to have good financial backing.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
J. C. Withers, of West Bolton, called upon us last Monday and talked stock awhile.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The U. S. snag boat, Wichita, is now at work in the Arkansas between Fort Smith and the M. K. & T. railroad.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
J. H. Sherburne, of Ponca Agency, Indian Territory, offers a herd of Indian Ponies for sale elsewhere in this issue.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
W. J. Canfield and family are now occupying, as a residence, the Fitch property, on Northwest Summit street.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
A. A. Newman was awarded the contract of supplying the Sac & Fox and Otoe Agencies with flour for the coming year.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. L. D. Tidrick, who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. T. C. Bird, returned to his home at Winterset, Iowa, on Monday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Frank Wheelahan, who has been absent for the past six weeks, visiting his parents in Canada, returned to the city yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Our farmers are busy cutting wheat, and the general report is that it is the best sample in all respects ever harvested in this section.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
R. A. Houghton, who has been absent looking after his interests in the Territory for the past two months, returned to the city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The loss of property by the McAllister (Indian Territory) cyclone foots up $31,000, of which $10,000 was the property of the coal mining company.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Dr. J. T. Shepard is absent attending the American Medical Association, now in session at St. Paul, Minnesota. He will probably return in a week or ten days.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
It's a boy! So says the postal card which reached us on the 30th ult., from Dayton, Ohio, and our old friend, Alfred Pruden, Jr., is the happy father. Shake.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
We received a pleasant call from F. M. Vaughn, of East Creswell, last week, in the course of which he made a transfer of the "needful," for which he has our thanks.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The TRAVELER office was illuminated on Saturday last by the presence of two charming young ladies, in the persons of Miss Cal. Donelley and Miss Ella Bowers.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. W. J. Canfield, of Pueblo, Colorado, formerly a resident of this place, put in his appearance in our city Saturday evening inst. He will permanently locate here.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The meeting of the Highland Hall Company held last night to locate the site for the proposed public hall, was adjourned till tonight, to meet at Masonic Hall at 8 p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
We call attention to the notice of yearlings for sale by Messrs. Foster & Shurtz, which appears in this issue. Anyone needing young stock will find this a good chance to buy.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The District Conference of the M. E. church has been in session at this place since Monday and will be brought to a conclusion this evening. Over thirty ministers are in attendance.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Dr. Phraner returned to his home at Sing Sing, New York, on Monday last. His son, Mr. S. Phraner, remains to take charge of the sheep purchased by Dr. Phraner from the Knott Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The Entertainment for the benefit of the School Library, to be held in the Schoolhouse next Friday evening, bids fair to equal anything of its kind ever attempted here, and we recommend everyone to attend if possible.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
We call attention to the card of Frederick Innes, artist and portrait painter, in this issue. Mr. Innes is a newcomer to our town, and we recommend all needing a portrait in oil or a landscape to give him a call.
CARD:
Drawing Class held every Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7 till half past 8 o'clock. Terms 25 cents per lesson. An advanced class, every Tuesday morning from 10 till half past 11. Terms 50 cents.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
R. C. Haywood received the contract for the transportation of Indian supplies again this year, but Newman & Co. were underbid only about two cents on flour, thus losing it.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The water was allowed to run through the canal with both flood gates open, last Saturday, in order to wash out the mud deposited in the bottom. It did the business effectually. No fears are now entertained of the filling of the canal with debris.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Our pulpits were largely supplied by visiting ministers last Sabbath. Rev. Dr. Phraner, of Sing Sing, New York, at the White church, and Rev. Dr. Sankey, of Rochester, New York, at the U. P. church. Both are able men and preached most excellent sermons.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Cowley County has increased in population about 2,000 the past year. A most gratifying exhibit is made by the assessor's returns as to the increase in property valuation, and in every other particular. There is no better county than Cowley in Kansas. Leavenworth Times.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
A copy of the Lawrence Tribune found its way to our sanctum last week, and in the course of perusal we encountered an article with ominous blue lines at the head, which turned out to be quite a complimentary notice of Cowley and Sumner counties. We repro duce the article in another column.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Captain Payne and a few of his followers were passed kindly but firmly out of the B. I. T. at Hunnewell Friday last by the military power of the U. S. The boomers were camped on Shoofly, a mile east of Hunnewell, Sunday, and the soldiers on the town site. So endeth the boom of this spring. Caldwell Post.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The Ice Cream Festival, given by the Young Ladies' Home Mission, in Huey's Hall, last Friday evening, was very well attended notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, and the company appeared to enjoy themselves muchly. The net proceeds, amounting to $21, will be devoted to furthering the charitable aim of the society.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. O. F. Godfrey has purchased the P. O. Book Store of Mr. J. B. Walker, and took possession thereof on Monday morning. While we are sorry to lose Johnny from our list of businessmen, yet we doubt not Mr. Godfrey will run the business in a manner that will ensure a large patronage. See his ad.
AD:
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
A cattleman in the Indian Territory, who has been holding a herd of 2,000 head of cattle, called in his neighbors on the general round-up to come on his range and "cut out" the strays. This they did with the surprising result that 1,800 of the cattle proved to belong to outside parties, and less than a hundred belonging to the owner of the range. Drovers' Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. O. Stevenson brought to the TRAVELER office last Monday morning a sample of timothy grown upon his farm two miles east of the Walnut. The specimen is of fine thrifty growth, fully headed out, and will average three feet in height and looks as well as any we ever saw. Tally one more for southern Cowley.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Our citizens will remember that some two years ago, Maj. Broadhead, U. S. Paymaster, had a safe shipped from Leavenworth to Wellington by express, and that when he reached Fort Reno with it, $20,000 of its contents were missing. Last Saturday, a verdict was rendered in the U. S. court at Topeka, against the Pacific Express Company, in favor of the United States for this $20,000 and interest. Wellington Press.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Will Stewart, one of the b'hoys of the olden time, returned to the city, from the West, last week. He was accompanied by his wife and family, and thinks he will probably make his future home upon the farm in East Bolton. Good for you, Will.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Mr. A. J. Gilbert, of Bolton Township, has had a revelation in the way of an enclosure for hogs, the result of which is that he now claims to have a fence that even his chickens won't go through. Mr. Gilbert set out posts 16 feet apart, and upon them fastened four barbed wires, the first 4 inches from the ground, the second 10 inches, the third 18 inches, and the fourth 30 inches, which is the height of the fence. The wire used was the Chicago Galvanized Barbed Wire, and was purchased of the Howard Bros., of this city. Mr. Gilbert says it is the best fence in every way that he ever saw, and recommends it to all as cheaper and more efficient than lumber or rail fences.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
We understand arrangements have been completed by Mr. Newman to put up a brick store building on the lot just south of the old bakery, work to be commenced right away. This is one more cog in our city's wheel of fortune.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Messrs. A. H. Limerick, of Rock Township, and T. J. Rude, of Windsor Township, visited our office yesterday, and from the tenor of their remarks we conclude they have designs upon the county superintendency.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
We publish an article on another page in this issue captioned "The Woman of the Future," by "Elivar," which we clip from Voice of Masonry. Apart from its merits, which are by no means small, it will be interesting to our readers as emanating from the pen of our townswoman, Mrs. J. C. Loomis.
I SKIPPED THE ARTICLE REFERRED TO!
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. J. W. Scott, of Cadiz, Ohio, who is in the city paying a visit to his son, C. M. Scott, so well known in this county. Mr. Scott was returning from a business trip to Texas and dropped in on C. M. as he was returning. The old gentleman is more than three score and ten years of age, but is yet as spry as most of the young men.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
DIED. At the residence of B. Goff, in Creswell Township, Cowley County, on Saturday, June 3rd, 1882, of consumption, in the thirtieth year of his age, Monroe Goff. The deceased leaves a wife and one child to mourn the protecting arm of husband and father. The funeral was preached at the father's house on June 4th at 2 p.m., after which the remains were conveyed to Riverview Cemetery, whither they were followed by a large number of relatives and friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The Santa Fe Pay car recently ran over and killed the valuable bull and injured another belonging to Mr. H. H. Davidson, of Wellington. It will be well for those owning valuable stock on the line of the R. R. to remember that they have no recourse in such cases against the railroads in counties where the herd law is in force. The law requires each man to fence his own stock in and off of the railroad track, of course. Neither an individual nor the railroads are required to fence against another's live stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
A literary, musical, and dramatical entertainment will be given Friday evening, June 9th, 1882, at the High School building, of Arkansas City, Kansas, by the members of the senior department of the City High School.
LISTING PARTICIPANTS ONLY: Miss Lida Whitney, C. T. Atkinson, C. L. Swarts, J. W. Warren, Miss Hannah Gilbert, Miss Myrtle McNelly, Miss Emma Theaker, H. G. Vaughn, Misses Sarah Hill, Ella DeBruce, E. S. Donnelly, H. L. Finley, W. D. Mowry, Charley Chapel, Miss Linnie Peed, Miss Mollie Christian.
Admission 25 cents. Children under 12: 15 cents.
Doors open at 7 p.m., performance to commence at 8. Proceeds for benefit of School Library.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Frank Small, who was sentenced to the penitentiary from this county some three years ago for killing Starbuck, has been released, having shortened his term by good behavior.
Jim Finch is the victim of a very serious accident. While alighting from a buggy he slipped and fell, breaking his leg in two places. He is now laid up for repairs, and is suffering considerable pain.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Thinking my friends in Cowley County would like to hear from me, I thought I would write a few lines for your valuable paper. Myself and family arrived here all right, and I have got entirely well of the chills, but I still have the rheumatism as bad as ever.
Mrs. Bone's health is not as good here as in Kansas. The prospects for crops here is not flattering. It has froze for the last two nights till the corn and potatoes are killed down to the ground. Iowa will beat Kansas growing vegetables and corn, but wheat growing in Iowa is about played out. I think there was more wheat raised in Cowley County last year than in the whole State of Iowa. I am getting home sick and want to see the Sunny South; am getting tired of the mud, have seen more mud here this spring than I have seen in Kansas for the last six years. This has been a hard winter and spring on cattle in this neighborhood, about ten percent of them died for the want of something to eat. Feed is very scarce and high. You can't get hay at any price; corn is selling at seventy-five cents per bushel. Times here are dull and the friends here are talking up Oregon pretty strong. Some of them have gone there to look at the country. If they report favorably, several families will move there this fall. SAMUEL BONE.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
New carriages received at P. Pearson's.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
WANTED. A good capable Girl to do Housework. I will give a good capable girl $200 for one year's work. T. H. McLaughlin.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
FOR SALE. 200 head of yearlings, also have about fifty head of one, two and three year- old heifers which we will sell reasonable, or will exchange for same age steers, as we desire to handle older cattle. Ranche on Chilocco, six miles south of Arkansas City. Foster & Shurtz.
June 3rd, 1882.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
PONIES FOR SALE. I have a herd of about seventy (70) head of Fine Indian Ponies I will sell. Would prefer to sell the Whole Bunch.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
Wanted. A girl to do general housework.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
I have 20 Young Thoroughbred and high-grade short horn bulls for sale cheap at my ranch 7 miles south and 2 east of Arkansas City. Geo. B. Love.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Owing to circumstances over which, we regret to say, we have no control, the Daily Capital is now the official State paper. Commonwealth. June 10, 1882.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Secretary Teller has decided that hereafter the selection of Indian Agents will not be made upon recommendation of church organizations. Speaking upon this subject he said: "I think it has been a signal failure. The repeated changes in agents indicate this. The official life of an agent has not exceeded an average of eighteen months for a number of years. An agent would not get fairly acquainted with his Indians before he would be found to be incompetent, and turned out. This system involves also divided responsibility between the departments and the churches. I think the department should be held responsible for the character of its employees, and it can certainly select just as good men as churches can."
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
On Wednesday of last week, in company with J. W. Scott, of Cadiz, Ohio, and his son, C. M. Scott, we made a flying visit to this new and prosperous burg, which is fast becoming one of the most popular health resorts of the West. Driving along on the east side of the Arkansas River, through a magnificent farming country, now adorned with waving fields of golden grain, in some instances already bending before the harvester, we could not help but feel how glorious a country this was of ours. About four miles up the river, from Arkansas City, as Geuda looms into view, one can hardly realize that a few short months ago the present thriving town did not exist; not even on paper. Crossing the river on the ferry, run by W. V. McCormick, we climbed the river bank and came in full view of the town of Geuda, glistening in the sunshine of a bright June day, about one mile distant. Upon arriving at our destination, and having turned our team over to the care of D. A. McIntire, formerly one of Arkansas City's liverymen, we looked around with a view to dinner, and were directed to the Hotel run by J. A. Notestine, where we partook of as good a meal as one could wish, but totally unlike the bill of fare we indulged in, on nearly the same spot, ten years since.
After refreshing the inner man, we took in the town, and an idea of its goaheadativeness will be inferred from the following list of its places of business.
Our old friend, Jake Musgrove, late of South Haven, has a large store, from which he dispenses Dry Goods, Groceries, and Hardware, and almost opposite his place is a large frame two story Hotel, just completed but not yet occupied.
A. W. Patterson has also a frame building in the city, which will be occupied next week.
Mr. Turner is running a Grocery, Flour, and Feed Store.
J. A. Notestine, the Hotel above mentioned, and James Stiner is also running a Hotel and Restaurant.
Dr. Cutler and Q. M. Bixler are each engaged in the Drug business.
Mr. W. N. Hubbell has an Ice-cream and Confectionery establishment, and almost opposite the Bath House we noticed a Photograph Gallery, which affords newcomers an opportunity to test the effects of the water upon them by being "took" upon their arrival and at departure.
Messrs. Ferguson & McIntire have a large and well stocked livery barn, and are doing a lively business, and immediately south of their stable will be found the blacksmith shop of Joe Jolly.
There are two carpenter shops, one of Allen & Son, and the other is run by M. B. Wilson.
The Chicago Lumber Co. has also a yard here, which is under the supervision of Mr. Roberts, who was formerly in the lumber yard at this city.
The tonsorial art is represented by an establishment, and Dr. Griffith has an office in the town.
The Bath House has been much improved since our last visit, and the work of enclosing the seven wonderful mineral springs, from which the place is rapidly gaining notoriety, is under way. In addition to the places of business, above mentioned, there are some thirty residences on the town site, all of which are occupied.
Just before leaving, we drove over to the salt works of Mr. James Hill, which we found in active operation under the supervision of T. McIntire, who informed us that he had 100 vats in working order, which, under favorable circumstances, would yield from 15 to 20 barrels per week.
Business generally was good, and all the townspeople, with whom we talked, were well satisfied with the progress of their city, and fully persuaded of a glorious future in store for them and it.
Wishing to see as much country as possible, determined our part to drive home through Bolton Township instead of returning by the ferry, and the panorama of agricultural beauty that greeted our eyes on every side must be seen to be appreciated. Wheat in large fields, of golden promise, were to be seen on all sides, together with oats and corn growing splendidly. In some cases, especially on the farms of Messrs. Shurtz and Stiner, the wheat looked, and indeed was, ready for the knife of the reaper, the whirring of whose machinery could occasionally be heard as it swept through the more ripe pieces of grain. The farmers of Bolton Township have, indeed, much to be grateful for, as their lot is evidently cast in one of the best countries out of doors.
As we drove back into Arkansas City, we could truthfully say that the drive had been one beautiful picture, without a single blemish to mar its brightness.
[Note: Believe article was written by H. P. Standley, publisher of Arkansas City Traveler, who was a good friend of C. M. Scott. MAW]
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The school term ended last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Strawberries at the M. E. Church tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Sidewalks are being constructed in various locations on Summit Street.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mrs. Thos. E. Berry, of Pawnee Agency, is in the city visiting friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The new firm of Hilliard, Patterson & Co. have an "ad" in this issue. Read it.
[Could not find ad referred to.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
King Berry went to Kansas City last week with four hundred head of fat steers.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
C. G. Thompson, our jovial livery man, spent Sunday with the boys of Wichita.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Charles Schiffbauer and C. Mead made a business trip to Osage Agency last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
John Kroenert, of the Diamond Front, has secured the services of S. J. Mantor as clerk.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The new Baptist church at Winfield, which was dedicated last Sunday, week, cost $12,000.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Messrs. Ira Barnett and L. C. Norton will shortly make a business trip to the Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
W. V. McConn, of the TRAVELER, was in the city today making collections. Courant.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Capt. Will O. Whiting and Miss Belle Miller, of the Courant, visited this place on the first day of the week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Johnny Houston, one of the old-time boys, was in the city Saturday, and chinned the TRAVELER some.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Supper at 6 o'clock this evening at Huey's Hall with strawberry attachments, in aid of the M. E. church tower.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Chas. Hutchins returned home from a short visit to Indiana last week, bringing with him his brother-in-law's sister.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
T. J. Gilbert, the Kaw trader, was in the city last Monday, on business, as usual. Mrs. Gilbert accompanied him.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Capt. Nipp is to the front again with a lot of first-class ponies, which we understand he will hold for sale at this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Miss Jennie Lorry, one of Winfield's charming, young ladies, was in the city last week visiting her friend, Miss May Benedict.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Koots-koots-hah-ats-wa, is what the Nez Perce Indians have to say for boy. At that rate it would take them all day to say man.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The father of Mr. Liebrick is in town visiting his son, Samuel. It is a good thing to have the old gents come around occasionally.
[Paper had "Liebrick". Could this be Limbrick?]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Ed. Hutchinson, formerly of this place, but late of Newton, spent several days in our city recently visiting friends and relatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. O. P. Houghton returned from the Territory last Sunday, where he has been for several days looking after his stock interests.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. Ab. Christy, of Bolton Township, called upon the TRAVELER last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Esquire Linton, of Bolton, was in the city last Saturday and found time to have social chat with us at the TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Notice has been received at the Agency that the Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Agencies will be combined in one Agency, and a new Agent appointed.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The store of Maple City was struck by lightning in the late storm, stunning the clerk and tearing the weather boards off each side of the building.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The Opera House will be built on lots seven and eight, Block sixty-eight, or in the center of the first block south of Central Avenue, on the east side.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
T. R. Johns, of Maple City, is here with his flock of 1,200 sheep to be located on Duck Creek, Indian Territory. He sold his wool for 18, 20, and 22 cents.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. D. G. Wetmur, of Minneapolis, is in the city on a prospecting trip and found time to drop into our sanctum for a pleasant chat.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
"Do we like peaches?" Well, you just ask S. E. Maxwell. But then, may be, it was on account of the extra size and beauty of his clings. Please come again.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain, who have been visiting relatives in this city, returned last week to Kansas City, where they intend to make their home for the present.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Col. Alexander, R. H. True, G. A. Rhodes, Ed. Likowski, and W. J. Keffer are among the Cowley County people with Capt. Norton in Florida, raising oranges.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Harry Hill, who has been attending the Baker University for the past three months at Baldwin City, Kansas, came home on Friday last. He will return again in September.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. V. M. Ayres, of the Canal Mills, of Arkansas City, was in town Wednesday night. He says that harvest has already commenced in the great Arkansas Valley. Independent Star.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
HYMENAL. Mr. W. H. Curtis, of New York, and Miss Mae Benedict, of this city, will be united in the bonds of matrimony at the residence of the bride's parents at 8 o'clock this evening. So says the invitations.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Geo. Allen, who has been painting at Ponca Agency, has returned to the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Miss Mary Parker and Miss Susie Hunt are visiting the Misses Sample at their home in West Bolton.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Frank Jennings, our county attorney, and his party passed through the city last week on their return from a hunting trip in the Nation.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The lumber yard changed its location, temporarily, last Monday evening, but has since got back to its old stand. Drat that wind, anyhow!
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Conductor and Mrs. J. E. Miller with their daughter, Julia, and Miss Fanny Forrester spent Sunday last with friends in Wichita, returning to their home in this city Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mrs. Lowry was in town last Saturday morning with lots of garden truck as usual. Amongst other things she had some fine large lettuce plants, some of which weighed three pounds.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Our old townsman, Silas Parker, writes us from Pueblo, Colorado, and says he wants the TRAVELER sent to him there.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. Mulin, special agent of the "Old" Hartford Fire Insurance Company, was in the city Monday looking after the interests of his company. Mr. Mulin and Dr. Loomis were school boys together.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
W. H. Curtis, of Cambridge, New York, arrived in the city on Friday last, whither he comes for the purpose ofofwell, of visiting his friends. He will probably remain in our midst for several weeks. [ANOTHER COLUMN REFERS TO HIS FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE TO MISS BENEDICT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
E. D. Bowen, one of our first townsmen, but now of Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas, was in the city last week upon a visit to old friends and of course did not fail to pay his respects to the TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The Sunday School concert held at the M. E. church last Sunday evening was decidedly interesting, and the church building was crowded to its utmost capacity to accommodate the congregation that assembled there.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Black face ties are still more worn than white ones, but cream and ecru are beginning to be seen. Colored net, matching the costume, and spotted with beads, is sometimes tied in a full bow round the throat, the ends pulled out.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Gray Cloud, a chief among the Dakota Indians, who was sentenced to be hung for his part in the outbreak of 1862, but was pardoned by President Lincoln, is now one of the most active Christian ministers in that region.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The Arkansas City Silver Cornet Band is putting in full time fitting themselves for the Fourth. Practice makes perfect, and we feel safe in saying that `ere long our Band will eclipse any band in this section of the country.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Stacy Matlack has despatched several loads of lumber to the Pawnee Agency, where he intends to open up a trading store, to do which he is licensed by the U. S. Department of the Interior. This will give Pawnee Agency two traders, Mr. T. E. Berry and Mr. S. Matlack.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Apropos of Indians, a gentleman from Dakota says that the government sent bed springs to the nomadic inhabitants of that territory, who stabled their ponies in houses built of United States lumber, and occupied by preference wig-wams and dug-outs of their own construction.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. O. Stevenson has our thanks for a basket of very fine Early Rose potatoes placed upon our table. They were perfect beauties, large in size, well shaped, and when cooked fully came up to the expectations indulged in by reason of their promising appearance. They were raised upon Mr. Stevenson's farm, east of the Walnut.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The choir of Grace Church, of Winfield, will give a prominent Concert and Social, at the Opera House, on Thursday evening of this week. One hour of vocal music, one hour of instrumental music, during which refreshments will be served, to be followed by a couple of hours of social dancing. An invitation is extended to all.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. J. W. Scott, father of our C. M., returned to his home, at Cadiz, Ohio, last Thursday, after a visit in our city of several days. Mr. Scott is one of the most pleasant old gentlemen we have ever met, and we hope he may be spared to visit us again. He was accompanied by his son as far as Kansas City, on his return journey.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Wm. Newton, Winfield's popular harness man, and formerly a resident of this city, was in town yesterday and amongst other old friends favored us with a call. He says our town has improved wonderfully, and he was much surprised at the changed aspect of things in general. Our latch string is always out, William.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Last Monday evening during the storm a bolt of lightning struck a flock of sheep belonging to T. R. Johns, which they were holding one and a half miles north of J. J. Estus' place in Silverdale township. Three herders were stunned, their horses knocked down, and several sheep killed, beyond which no permanent harm resulted.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
MARRIED. On Wednesday, June 7th, Mr. Chas. Hutchins, of Arkansas City, Kansas, and Miss Emma Warner, daughter of J. B. Warner, of Middlebury, were united in matrimony. The young couple started at once for their home in Kansas. The Record joins with their numerous friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous life.
Middlebury (Indiana) Record.
We are surprised, Charles, but delighted to wish you the happiest of journeys, just the same.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
In the statistical article, published two weeks since, several errors have been discovered, which are herein corrected.
The average assessed value of cattle in Silverdale township was shown to be $6.36 per head. It should have been $10.45 per head. The average assessment of hogs as shown by the assessor's footings, was 83 cents per head. A clerical error was committed, which, when corrected, raised the average to $1.03 per head.
NOTE: I DID NOT COPY THAT ARTICLE...IT WAS TAKEN FROM THE COURIER...CORRECTIONS WOULD HAVE TO BE MADE TO COURIER PAPER.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The ladies of the M. E. Church will give a Social this evening at Huey's Hall. The tables will be spread at 6 p.m., and strawberries will be one of the main attractions. One of the later features of the social will be a selection of instrumental music by the Arkansas City Silver Cornet Band.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Herman Godehard expects to be in his new store by Saturday next.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The A. A. Davis building is being moved, to make room for A. A. Newman's building.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Fred Wahlemaire had a curiosity in town last week in the shape of some Chester Red Pigs.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
T. Brandenburg, one of West Bolton's energetic farmers, made us an appreciated and pleasant call yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mrs. Geo. O. Allen announces in this issue that she is prepared to supply hair work of every description. Read her notice.
NOTICE:
Mrs. George O. Allen would beg leave to inform the ladies of Arkansas City and vicinity that she is now prepared to furnish them with everything in the line of hair goods. Switches, natural curls for frizzes, waves, coquets, curls, puffs, etc. Hair switches rooted and made to order. Crimping pins and invisible nets of real hair.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mrs. L. H. Theaker and family left on Monday's 3 p.m. train for Ghalliger, Ohio, to be absent several months visiting relatives and friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Ira Barnett has put up a model worm fence on his residence lots. He toted us round in his buggy to see it so we know it's a "boss" institution.
YES! ARTICLE SAID "worm" fence.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. S. J. Rice, of West Bolton, placed upon our table some very large samples of Spring onions and lettuce, the latter especially being large and tender, for which we return thanks.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mrs. James Hill and Mrs. Emma Chenoweth started on Monday's afternoon train for Spring Vale, Ontario, Canada, wither they go to visit friends and relatives. They will probably be absent several months.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. W. V. McConn is authorized as an agent of the TRAVELER for taking subscriptions, orders for job work, advertising, making collections, etc., and any contracts made with him will be recognized at this office.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The total assessed value of real estate in the county is $1,870,086; of personal property, including railroads $1,262,713. Total valuation of all property this year, $3,132,799. Total valuation of all property last year, $3,079,971. Increase: $53,128.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The thunder and rain storm last Monday evening was attended by a strong gale of wind, which did considerable towards getting up a scare at one time. No damage of any moment, however, was done, and beyond a stable or two and one or two tents upset, no casualties are reported.
LATER. The wind storm of last Monday blew down two chimneys on Mr. Barnett's residence, and the family becoming scared, found refuge in Mr. Spray's house. No sooner were they there, however, than a shed in the rear of the house blew over and against Mr. Spray's house, slightly damaging it, and not by any means tending to allay the fears of its occupants. A chimney on W. Birdzell's house was blown over and a small kitchen at the rear of J. W. French's home was moved a little from its foundations, and one door badly demoralized. Mr. S. B. Adams reports many of his trees as badly damaged and apples and peaches blown off by the bushel.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
We would particularly call attention to the fact that warm weather is approaching, and the advisability of overhauling the yards, alleys, etc., of our city. Piles of manure and filth are the breeders of malarial fever and countless other diseases, and the sooner they are removed, the better it will be for the general health of our people.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
A little child of Mr. Vanderpool, living near Sun City, about the 15th of May, swallowed a staple used in fastening wire on a barb-wire fence. These staples are about an inch across and over an inch in length. Although it has been over twenty days since the child swallowed the staple, so far, no bad effects have resulted.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Mr. L. P. Stephenson brought into our office this morning the most magnificent sample of peaches we ever saw. On one little twig about three feet long, were twenty-six finely developed specimens of fruit, crowded together as thickly as they could cluster, and presenting a most beautiful appearance. They were of the Early Amsden variety, of which Mr. Stephenson has 81 trees now just ripening. Montgomery County will challenge the world in peaches this year. Independence Star.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
There is now on our table a sample of bearded wheat handed us by Mr. Brainard Goff, which we think is hard to beat anywhere. It is of the Egyptian variety, with very large ears (averaging six inches in length) and the kernels thickly clustering. In one ear we counted over one hundred grains. Mr. Goff brought the seed from back East some years ago, where he says he has seen it yield at the rate of sixty-three bushels to the acre. We congratulate Mr. Goff upon having fourteen acres of the best wheat we have seen so far this season.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
At the meeting of the Highland Hall Company, last Wednesday, the matter of location came before the meeting, and the votes were largely in favor of having the building located on the two lots between the meat market and L. Small's grocery on East Summit St. One of the lots is now occupied by Stedman Bro's. Hardware Store. We understand some desire has been manifested to make a trade of the site selected, in favor of the two corner lots in the same block, now occupied by C. R. Sipes' building, but nothing of this matter has, as yet, been officially brought before the stockholders of the Highland Hall Company.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
GENTLEMEN: Let me urge upon you the importance of securing specimens of agricultural products for our fair in September, with a view of displaying the same at the State fair. Specimens of wheat, oats, rye, grass, etc., should be carefully gathered and cured in the straw, taking pains to select the best filled as well as the tallest straw. Place your name upon the same, giving kind, time of growing, time of harvesting, kind of land upon which sown, and manner of sowing. Specimens of fruits may be kept in the natural state, or by canning or preserving in alcohol. We are determined to make the fair in Cowley a success, and in order to do so it is only necessary that you take hold of the matter with this object in view. Our premium list will be ready for circulation in a few days. Persons who desire a copy may procure the same by addressing the Secretary at Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
The entertainment at the schoolhouse last Friday evening was well attended and the programme, though slightly varied from that announced, was very interesting. Mis Myrtle McNelly and Miss DeBruce favored the audience with well rendered vocal and instrumental music, while Miss Lida Whitney and Miss Emma Theaker recited selected pieces in a pleasing manner. Messrs. Warren and Vaughn favored the company with a reading and declamation, and Professor Atkinson gave the "Boys in Blue." The evening's enjoyment was terminated by the Drama "Once Upon a Time," all the characters in which were well supported, but Miss Mollie Christian in the sugar scene and Charlie Chapel's chicken scrape were simply immense, bringing down the house. The house was crowded to the utmost and the net proceeds of the evening amounted to about $24, which will be devoted to purchasing books for the school library.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Reports of our teachers exhibit the following.
First Primary: 112 pupils.
Second Primary: 57 pupils.
Intermediate: 83 pupils.
Grammar: 71 pupils.
Senior: 97 pupils.
Total: 420 pupils.
The year has been one of general progress considering the classification at the com- mencement of the year, and the crowded condition of the departments. The supervision has not been what the Principal would desire, as he is required to teach the entire time, which renders personal supervision impossible. During the coming year it is believed the Board will grant one hour each day, to the Principal, for the supervision of the lower grades.
Physical Geography, Algebra, Book Keeping, U. S. History, and the common branches have been completed by the advanced pupils of the High School. To these branches will be added: Constitution of the U. S., Geometry, Latin Grammar, Latin Reader, Latin Prose, Composition, Philosophy, Botany, Physiology, Rhetoric, and Astronomy.
Twenty-nine volumes have been added to the Library, and sufficient money in the treasury for purchasing an equal number.
Material sufficient has been collected to establish a thorough grading, at the commence ment of another year. It is believed that much work has been done, but the teachers are confidant that, with the full cooperation of the patrons, our schools can be placed at the head of Kansas' graded schools.
Such a result is desirable, and, if the earnest support of patrons and the regular attendance of pupils be secured, the teachers pledge that the object shall be accomplished.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
All parties who have not paid their taxes or have paid them only in part will do well to take notice of the following facts.
The last half of unpaid personal taxes must be paid on or before June 20th, 1882, or a penalty of 5 percent will be added thereto.
Warrants for the unpaid last half of unpaid taxes will be issued on the 10th of July 1882.
Lands are advertised to be sold for delinquent taxes on July 10, 1882. Sale of the same takes place on the first Tuesday of the following September.
After sale, taxes and costs of sale draw interest at the rate of 24 percent per annum from date of sale until redeemed. In three years from date of sale, holders of unredeemed tax certificates will be entitled to deed.
[FROM THE WELLINGTON PRESS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
On Sunday night a couple of officers from Cowley County came to Wellington and arrested a man who was registered at the Commercial House as John Cook, on the charge of stealing a horse. Cook claimed to live five miles north of Arkansas City. The horse was stolen in Cowley County.
We understand that the Santa Fe company wants to get Geuda Springs into their possession, and have offered Mr. Mitchell $26,000 therefor. If the Santa Fe company gets hold of these springs, they will become a noted watering place in a few years.
During the thunder storm which passed over this city last Thursday evening, F. E. Frantz's house was struck by lightning. The chimney was ruined, the plaster all knocked off the house, the whole house considerably damaged, and the carpets and furniture ruined. There were four persons in the house, none of whom were seriously injured.
[FROM PAWNEE AGENCY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
A friend of ours, recently returned from the vicinity of Pawnee Agency, Indian Territory, favored us with the following items from that neighborhood.
The general "Round Ups" with the cattlemen are nearly completed, although the ground first worked is to be worked again, owing to their having commenced so early in the season, a great many animals were not sufficiently shed off to show brands.
It is reported that small pox has made its appearance among the Sac & Fox tribe of Indians.
The Sac & Fox Indians have been making the rounds of the different Agencies horse racing, and from the success they seem to have met with, they evidently have been smart enough to procure a blooded race horse, which no doubt has handsomely reimbursed them for their outlay. Who says the Indian don't know anything?
A Pawnee man, while endeavoring to swim the Arkansas river, during the late rise, was drowned at the crossing north of Pawnee Agency. His body having washed upon a sand bar, when the water fell it could be seen, and is now bleaching in the effulgent rays of the summer sunshine, with an occasional coyote and turkey buzzard feasting upon all that is left of this once noble Lo. Not one of his people can be induced to properly care for the remains.
BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John McClaskey, of Pawnee Agency, a girl, usual size.
One lodge of the Pawnee tribe now have their tent pitched in Boston, Mass. No doubt they get all the beef they want for nothing down there, and it not more than half tainted. Could not philanthropic Boston accommodate about 299 more lodges?
The R. R. is within about 15 miles of the Arkansas river, and is rapidly being pushed forward.
[SOME BUSINESS LOCALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Butter and eggs taken in exchange for Groceries, Hardware, etc., at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
COMING THIS WEEK. One car load of Cortlandt Spring Wagons and One car load of Farm Wagons for G. W. Cunningham.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
The Indians in the Nation have decided to support the bill establishing a United States Court in the Territory, and have instructed their delegates at Washington to support the bill. The court will be at Vinita, Muskogee, or Fort Gibson.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
W. P. Hackney appears to be developing considerable strength in this county. He is known to be an earnest advocate of a railroad down the Arkansas river to Fort Smith; our people ardently desire the road to be built, and as Mr. Hackney is a man who will exhaust all resources before abandoning an enterprise, many think he ought to have a chance at opening up the Territory for the building of that road. Augusta Gazette.
[FATAL ACCIDENT: MR. L. F. WELLMAN OF PLEASANT VALLEY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Again we are called upon to record a distressing accident, with fatal result. Mr. L. F. Wellman, of Pleasant Valley, was driving to Winfield about 11 p.m., June 14th, and just as he drove over the railroad crossing, just beyond the south bridge, the wagon tongue became detached. The wagon ran to one side of the road, and with a sudden lurch, threw Mr. Wellman out upon his head and shoulders, breaking his neck. His two daughters, aged respectively, twelve and sixteen years, were with him when the accident happened. Mr. Wellman was probably about fifty years of age and was rather helpless and clumsy in his movements. The Coroner, Dr. Wells, was notified; but after viewing the remains and the scene of the accident, didn't deem it necessary to hold an inquest. We understand that the unfortunate man was in poor circumstances, and leaves a wife and quite a family of children. Mr. Joseph Hill, trustee of that township, has taken charge of the remains and will see that they have decent burial. Winfield Courant.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
The street sprinkler is kept busy.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
Boom! Boom! Boom! One week from next Tuesday is the Fourth.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1882.
C. Mead returned from St. Louis yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler,