[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, May 23, 1883. Front Page.
Wellington has a population of near 4,000.
Winfield Courier: The big cow, "Kansas Queen," raised by Mr. Cottingham, of this county, is now owned by Forepaugh, and could not be bought for $10,000.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, May 23, 1883. Front Page.
"About 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon a cyclone struck the city [Kansas City] from the southwest. . . ."
[LEASING THE CHEROKEE STRIP.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, May 23, 1883.
In the Cherokee council today, both the Senate and House passed by a small majority the bill leasing the Cherokee strip to the Cherokee Strip Live Stock Association for five years, for a consideration of $100,000 per annum. The bill was then sent to Chief Bushyhead and as he recommended the leasing, there is no doubt of his approval.
[ARKANSAS CATTLE TO GO TO INDIAN TERRITORY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, May 23, 1883.
Telegram of the 5th inst. to the Galveston News from Little Rock, Arkansas, says:
"Gus H. Bryan, of Texas, manager of the McClellan Cattle Company, today shipped from this point 750 cattle to Fort Smith, where they will be driven into the Indian Territory. Next week about 3,000 will follow. Hon. Charles H. McClellan, superintendent of the company, is in the city, arranging for the transportation of the stock, bought in this State and Mississippi. The company has purchased, altogether, 4,500 head in Arkansas. The cattle rate as average, and cost from $11 to $15 per head. In Mississippi about 2,000 have been bought at the same figures. The cattle are in good thriving order, and will be put on the range as rapidly as possible. The McClellan Cattle Company has a ranch of over 200,000 acres on the Cherokee strip, Indian Territory, and will have on it 30,000 head of stock the present season. Heavy shipments of stock will be made from this point to the border of the Indian Territory and the Texas Panhandle within the next few days by different parties, the intention being to have all the cattle on the trail by May 20."
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
The Colgate case is on trail in the District Court this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
Quite a number of Osage and Kaw Indians were in the city this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
Ed. F. Green was in the city last week and called upon the TRAVELER.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
The telephone between this city and Winfield will be completed in a very short time.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
From the Beacon we learn that Judge W. P. Campbell is thinking of locating in Carthage, Missouri.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
Union memorial service in behalf of the old soldiers, next Sabbath evening at the M. E. Church.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
The A. T. & S. F. has surveyors in the field running a line for an extension southwest from Wichita.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
In north Creswell and Pleasant Valley Townships we saw some splendid fields of wheat last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
We learn from the Index that the iron bridge across the Walnut, at Douglass, succumbed to the late flood.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
Another dreadful storm is reported, this time in Illinois and Wisconsin. Much destruction of life and property is reported.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
Agent Miles, of the Osages, was in town this week attending to Indian matters. A relative of Stafford & Co. accompanied him.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
The Indian School building, five miles south of town, is becoming a popular place to drive to on fine days. The road is one of the best to be found about here.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
I. D. Harkleroad, trustee of Silverdale, called on us last week. He reports his township is in a flourishing condition both as to wealth and population.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
Already the political waters around Winfield begin to ripple. We have heard of candi- dates for the office of Register of Deeds, up that way, too numerous to mention.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
We acknowledge the receipt of the railroad laws of the State, published in pamphlet form, with forms of procedure, by the Board of Railroad Commissioners. It is a neat and useful publication.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
Mr. James Wilson returned from the West Monday, having decided to make Arkansas City and Cowley County his home instead of assuming the pastoral labors in the mountains. No one will be more welcome. James Henderson returned on the same train.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
The members of the F. M. Church will hold a grove meeting in the grove north of Mr. Adams, commencing June 1st and lasting till June 4th. The meeting will be conducted by the following ministers: Rev. E. Leonardson, of Emporia; Rev. I. Putney, of Rome; and Rev. M. V. R. Pileps. A good live meeting is anticipated, and a general invitation is extended to all.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
On last Sunday morning the eastbound freight train on the K. C. L. & S. Railway was precipitated into the Arkansas River by the breaking down of the Oxford Bridge. The engineer went down with his engine to a watery grave. The fireman and brakeman swam ashore. The river was very high and we learn that a car load or two of stock were lost in the wreck.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
Are we going to celebrate the Fourth of July in Arkansas City? If so, is it not high time that steps were being taken to that end? We cannot afford to be behind our neighbors in this matter. Arkansas City is already an important trading center, and is becoming more and more so every year; the people of the surrounding country, who do business here, expect the city to unite and carry out plans for holiday festivals and celebrations. We therefore hope that measures will be taken in time to celebrate, in a becoming manner, the Nation's birthday in our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
Wool has made a steady decline ever since 1875 when it was 41 cents with the exception of 1880, when it sprang up to 47 cents per pound for unwashed "medium clothing," but this spring it has a rising tendency again, being quoted at 38 cents in Philadelphia. The prices ran, beginning with the year 1875, as follows: 41, 43, 37, 36, 27, 32, 29, 23, 25, 29, then in 1880 up to 47 cents, then 43, 36, 33, and now 40. A good part of the wool crop of this section will be shipped by the owners, as they do not propose to haul it to Winfield to get a bid on it and then be compelled to take the offer or haul the wool home again, as they have done heretofore.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
James Reuben, a member of the tribe of Nez Perce Indians, delivered a lecture at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday evening in behalf of his people, who are anxious to return to Idaho, their former home. Mr. Reuben recited the trouble and misunderstanding between the Government and Chief Joseph's band, which resulted in their being placed in the Indian Territory as prisoners of war, and his aim to get the widows and orphans back to where their friends could look after them. The Secretary gave him permission to take them back at his own expense and his lecture was for the purpose of asking aid, which was liberally given him.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
Cyclones and tornadoes are not the exclusive production of Kansas, as seemed to be believed a few years ago by some eastern people. So far Kansas has suffered less from storm ravages than many of her neighbors.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
The undersigned offers for sale, at his place, 3 miles southwest of Arkansas City, on Tuesday, May 29th, 1883, at 1 o'clock p.m., his entire herd of short horn cattle, consisting of four yearling bulls, two grown bulls, and 23 cows, heifers, and heifer calves. A. HURST.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
As we have always understood that Winfield was a prohibitionist town, the public will naturally turn to Bro. Millington, of the Courier, for an explanation of the fact that one of the Kansas journalists was taken in the act of putting on his hat with the aid of a shoe horn during the meeting of the State Editorial Association at that place. Emporia News.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
The statistics of Bolton Township for 1883 show that there were sown in the fall of 1882 3,846 acres of wheat, of which only 695 acres were destroyed from all causes. The rye sown was 97 acres. Acres of corn planted, 7,882; acres of potatoes, 86; sorghum, 91; millet, 1,171; 50 acres of clover, and 54 acres of tame grasses.
There were 3,564 acres of prairie under fence and 3,392 tons of prairie hay cut in 1882 and 1,062 tons of millet.
The fair ladies of Bolton made 48,760 pounds of good butter, and the men raised the wheat to make the bread to spread it on.
Bolton has 733 horses, 127 mules, 552 cows, 1,678 cattle, 7,583 sheep, 4,232 swine; value of animals sold for slaughter, $35,724; pounds of wool, 16,805.
Bolton has only one stand of bees, owned by J. D. Guthrie, and 184 nice dogs. She has 800 acres of timber land. Number of inhabitants: 1,200.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.
Among the arrivals at the Leland Hotel, now under the management of Mr. A. W. Patterson, we find the following.
Hon. J. R. Hallowell, Topeka, Kansas.
Hon. R. W. P. Muse, Newton, Kansas.
Captain Knawlton, Newton, Kansas.
Fritz Snitzler, Wichita, Kansas.
A. K. Rodgers, Topeka, Kansas.
Jonathan Gore, Cherokee Nation.
John Sargeant, Topeka, Kansas.
L. F. Copeland, Indiana.
W. S. Coll, Ohio.
Ben Phillips, Wellington, Kansas.
C. Furgusson, Winfield.
J. T. Lawrence, New York.
Frank Lockwood, St. Louis.
Peter "Big Mead," Osage Indian.
J. J. Broadbent, Bolton.
A. A. Newman and wife, City.
J. H. Hilliard and wife, City.
Mrs. C. M. Mitchell, Geuda Springs.
A. J. Gilbert
James Reuben, Oakland Indian Territory.
L. J. Miles, Osage Agency.
L. E. Woodin, Ponca Agency.
H. H. Arthur, Ponca Agency.
J. H. Windsor, Titusville, Pennsylvania.
F. Beoll, Chicago, Illinois.
Chas. Elson, Dayton, Ohio.
G. D. Baker, Topeka, Kansas.
J. M. Humphrey, Washington.
The arrivals for Monday numbered over forty.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN: H. P. STANDLEY, EDITOR & PUBLISHER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, May 30, 1883.
Once more we are in Kansas after a trip of eleven days in which we traveled over 3,000 miles and drifted into the heart of the old empire of the Montezumas. We esteemed ourself fortunate in being one of the party, when, on the 10th inst., we took the special at Winfield, and through the courtesy of the A. T. & S. F. R. R. were safely transported through Colorado, New Mexico, and 200 miles into Old Mexico to the old town of Chihuahua, the capitol of the State of that name. The trip was full of incidents and pleasure, the first of which met us in the shape of a hearty welcome and banquet at Garden City, Kansas, where such hospitality was extended to the visitors as will ever insure a kindly remembrance. From this point to Las Vegas, we passed through the most monotonous and dreary looking country that can well be imagined, and much enjoyed the scene and surroundings which a layoff at the Hot Springs of fifteen hours afforded. Sunday morning, May 12th, found the party making rapid headway for Santa Fe, at which place we arrived about 2 p.m., and were allowed about five hours in which to "do the oldest town in America." Leaving Santa Fe at 8 p.m., we journeyed all night and arrived at El Paso in time for breakfast. At this point the excursionists were taken around by the city authorities and were afforded facilities for visiting the old town of El Paso, Del Norte, and a most enjoyable time was had till 1 p.m., when at the cry "all aboard," the cars moved out and we were once more underway towards Chihuahua, where we arrived about 9 p.m. A number of the party went into the city last evening, and amused themselves by promenading on the Plaza, but it was not till the following morning, when the citizens with carriages were at their service, that a general raid upon the town was made and all that day was busily put in seeing the sights of the quaint old Mexican city. At 8 p.m., the whistle sounded and we were moving towards home.
Our next stop was at Albuquerque, where a banquet and ball was tendered by the citizens, and much enjoyed by the excursionists, who were taken to their homes in real old fashion style by the citizens and right royally entertained. We were fortunate in being assigned to the care of our old time friend and fellow townsman, Joe Baldridge, who, with his estimable lady (nee Miss Clara Finley) made us feel perfectly at home, and Albuquerque in consequence thereof we are half inclined to say was the best place we struck on the trip.
Our next stop was at Trinidad, where the same genial hospitality met us as elsewhere culminating in a magnificent banquet and ball, which was duly appreciated by the guests. Leaving Trinidad at midnight we arrived at Pueblo for breakfast, where we changed cars and were transported by the D. & R. G. Railroad by special train to the Grand Canon of the Arkansas, where one of the grandest of Nature's beauties were revealed to sight. While at Pueblo we were delighted to meet Lindsey Stubbs of whom we have a lively memory as one of our old time b'hoys. Six o'clock Sunday morning found us at Newton, where we expected to stay the day, but through the kindness of D. M. Rogers and the officers of the Santa Fe pay train, we were carried to Mulvane, where we found Conductor J. E. Miller with whom we reached home about 3 p.m. Some further details of this trip will be found on our first page and we propose in the future as space permits to give a detailed account of the cities and places of interest visited.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Our public schools will close the present term June 7th, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
We call attention to W. B. Kirkpatrick's new "ad" in this issue.
Ad. SUMMER STOCK NOW ARRIVING AT W. B. KIRKPATRICK'S, Including all Fancy Goods such as Laces, Hosiery, Buttons, Gloves, Hamburgs, AND EVERYTHING IN THE NOTION AND NOVELTY LINE. A fill line of DRESS GOODS, Silks and Satins, Nun's Veiling, Ladies' Neckwear, Lawns, Percales, Fine Muslins, and other Summer Dress Goods. Also a Full Line of Spring and Summer Ready Made Clothing Of the latest fashion, for Men and BOYS WEAR. Our stock of Boots and Shoes Is Full in Every Branch. We are Agents for the Best Hats in the Land! A FULL LINE OF FRESH GROCERIES Always on Hand at the GREEN FRONT STORE.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Delesdernier, of Geuda, gave a farewell party to his friends before retiring from the hotel.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Mrs. H. O. Meigs and Mrs. E. D. Bowen, of Anthony, Kansas, are at Geuda Springs.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Jen. Clark is up from the wilds of the Cimarron where he puts in most of his time now punching cattle.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
We call attention to the brands of the Willow Springs horse, sheep, and cattle ranch, which appear this week.
Ad. WILLOW SPRINGS STOCK RANCH. Sheep, Horses & Cattle, PINK FOUTS, MANAGER. Horse Brand: O I L on left hip. Cattle brand: O I L on either side. Information given of strays of above brand will be rewarded. P. O. Address, ARKANSAS CITY, KS. Ranch at Willow Springs, Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Fred Whiting and Jack Hyden, two of the Winfield b'hoys, took in the A. O. U. W. Dance in this city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Capt. Nipp, our township assessor, has just completed his report and on Monday last took the same to Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
W. D. Bishop has departed for the Indian Territory, where he goes to take charge of the trader's store at Pawnee Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Mrs. M. L. Bangs, of Lawrence, a sister of Archie Dunn, spent several days of the past week in this city visiting her relatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Judge W. P. Campbell will shortly move with his family to Carthage, Missouri, where he intends making his home in the future.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Wild Plumb bushes are loaded down with fruit this year, and the Indian as well as the school boy will have a bountiful harvest.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Peter Pearson received two car loads of furniture last week, and is now busily engaged in disposing of the same in his usual rapid style.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
A herd of cattle driven on to Chilocco Creek made a run one night last week, which required a week's time for the herders to gather them.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
The Highland Hall still progresses at a rapid rate and the time will not be long ere Arkansas City will have the "gem" hall of the southwest.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
The posts for the telephone wires are now in position and it will not be many days ere we can hold oral communication with our sister towns.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
The cattle interests were pretty well represented about the hotels last week. Every day some new man comes in to engage in the stock business.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Mrs. W. D. Bishop and son left for Pennsylvania last Tuesday where they intend spending the summer months visiting relatives and friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
From an elegantly engraved card by us received, we learn that class day at the Kansas State Normal School will fall on Monday, June 11th, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Dr. Jamison Vawter writes us from Milton, Kentucky, where he is now located, and we are glad to say he reports himself as much improved in health.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Herman Godehard's ice cream parlor was opened last Wednesday and is one of the best places in town to go for a cool time during the heated term.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Mr. V. Hawkins, one of the TRAVELER's staunchest friends, was in the city last week and tendered his respects in a manner that gladdened the heart of ye editor.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
The Wichita water works have been put to the test and found O. K. Three streams ninety- five feet in height were thrown from different hydrants at the same time.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
The house moved by Mr. A. A. Davis from Summit Street to the west part of town is being fitted up in good shape and will make a neat and commodious residence property.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
The "Quick Meal Gazette," published by Howard Brothers of this city, is the latest thing out, and we think will supply a "long felt want" at least during the summer months.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
We are under obligations to Hon. A. J. Pyburn for services rendered in the publishing of this paper during our absence on the Editorial excursion, for which we tender him our thanks.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Lafe McLaughlin, accompanied by Mr. Eddy's little daughter, Bertha, left for the Eastern states Monday last. We believe they intend summering in Maine.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Messrs. F. J. Hess and Green & Snyder, our real estate men, report business in their line as simply immense, all of which speaks volumes as to the desirability of property in this vicinity.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Norton's Real Estate Bulletin, published at Emporia, Kansas, is on our table. It is chuck full of valuable information to intending emigrants or land buyers, and reflects credit upon its publisher, Mr. H. E. Norton.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
We call attention to the mammoth ad of F. J. Hess, real estate agent. Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 15, 34, 37, 38, and 54 have been sold in the last week, and Nos. 20, 27, 55, 56, and 57 have been added among which we note several good bargains.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
An Albuquerque editor says only two of the boys among the Kansas editorial excursionists refused to take "somethin" when in that town. The Kansas editor knows a thing when he smells it, and knows where to put it. Bulletin.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Miss Owens and Mrs. Davis, of Wichita, spent several days of the past week in our city visiting Mrs. J. H. Hilliard, and on Sunday took in the Geuda Springs in company with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hilliard.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
A party of young folks of Bolton Township went on a fishing and hunting tour to the Territory recently and had a good time, but showed signs of an encounter with wild cats or something else, judging from the peeled noses and scratched faces; but that's nothing so long as they had their fun.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
D. W. Lipe, Treasurer of the Cherokee Nation, writes C. M. Scott that the bill leasing the lands west of the Arkansas River to the "Cherokee Strip Association" passed the council but had not been signed by the chief yet. Mr. Lipe thought he would be in Caldwell June 30th.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
We are under obligation to Mr. A. B. Lemmon, secretary of the Harvey County Agricultural and Mechanical Association for a complimentary and premium list of the fair to be held at Newton on September 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 1883. The list, rules, and regulations make an elegant pamphlet of seventy-two pages.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Social tonight at the Central Avenue.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Go to the strawberry social tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Our foreman, Ollie Stevenson, in company with Charley Chapel and John Mott left Monday morning for a month's sojourn in the west.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Mr. H. C. Vrooman, who is engaged in selling Hill's Manual, called upon us last week. This work is one of the best reference books published on almost any subject and should be in every home.
[CHEROKEE LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
The Cherokee strip has been leased to the Cherokee Live Stock Association, whose headquarters are at Caldwell, for the sum of $100,00 per year for five years. This will be a great advantage to the majority of the stockmen in the territory, as most of them belong to this association, and will hold their ranges and go on fencing their pastures.
[NOTICE TO CATTLE DROVERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
The cattle owners of Harper and Barber Counties have issued the following notice to drovers.
"Whereas Chapter 105, Article 9, Compiled Laws of Kansas, 1879, and Chapter 161, of the Laws of Kansas, 1881, prohibits any person from driving cattle from the country south of Kansas, including Texas, Indian Territory, and Arkansas cattle, etc., and provides penalties for violation of said acts.
"Now, we the cattle owners of Harper and Barber Counties, Kansas, having suffered heavily from violations of said laws, have determined to prosecute any and all persons violating the aforesaid acts to the full extent of the law."
Our people who are interested in cattle cannot do better than follow the precedent indicated in the above notice.
[TERRITORY NEWS: FIGHT AT WILLOW SPRINGS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Two cattlemen by the name of McCormick and Weathers had a terrible set-to yesterday at Willow Springs Ranche, in which both were fearfully carved. The first fight was a knockdown, when one drew a knife and the other followed his example, and it is said did some desperate work, although the wounds of neither will not prove fatal.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
The party that was to be a surprise to someone last week, and for which several ladies were making preparations, fell upon Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Sipes, on Friday evening in the form of a social gathering of young folks and party dance. The surprise was complete as well as the party, which was said to be one of the very best of the season.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Mr. T. S. Parvin, of East Bolton, sold his farm on the State Line last week to a Mr. Gordon, of Illinois, who will take possession of the property in August next. We congratulate Mr. Gordon on having purchased one of the best farms in the township, and while we will welcome him in Cowley, trust our old friend, Tom Parvin, will remain with us.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Capt. C. M. Scott recently received some Bermuda grass roots from Texas and presented us with several of the same. This grass is said to be as good as blue grass for lawn purposes and at the same time is much more capable of enduring dry weather without injury. Mr. Hargis, of Wellington, has a lawn of this grass which cannot be beaten anywhere.
[HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Closing exercises of the Arkansas City High School, Wednesday evening, class exercises and rendering of the drama, "Married Life." Thursday evening, June 7th, graduating address by the class. A programme of exercises will be printed in next week's TRAVELER. Exercises at McLaughlin's Hall.
[SELECT KNIGHTS A. O. U. W. HOLD BALL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
The ball and supper given by the select Knights A. O. U. W. in this city last Wednesday evening, was, owing to the unfavorable state of the weather, not so largely attended as was expected, although quite a number of our people took part in the festivities. The arrange- ments were first class, and all present will bear testimony to the enjoyable time had till near 3 o'clock in the morning. The supper which was elegantly gotten up was served at the Leland Hotel, and Mr. A. W. Patterson, the genial landlord, deserves credit for the best layout of the season.
[JUDGE CHRISTIAN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Judge Christian walks pretty well for a blind man. Every morning he can be seen on the porch of his house with his hand on a stretched rope pacing forward and back for an hour or more. He walks sixty yards a minute, or 500 yards in sixteen and two-third minutes, 3,600 yards per hour, and in the course of a year would walk 766 miles. His new home affords him more pleasure than the small room he occupied on Summit Street, and he has improved it so that it is one of the most attractive places in town. He enjoys good health, has a pleasant home with his family about him, and tries to make the best of life under his affliction. Now that he is in prosperity, so to speak, he has not forgotten the friends that aided him, and always speaks in the kindest terms of Senator Hackney, Hon. Thos. Ryan, Senator Plumb, and others who placed him in the circumstances he is today, where we earnestly hope, by the will of the Almighty, he may live and die in peace.
[CORRESPONDENTS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Ed. Traveler: Quite a pleasant affair was held at the Bland schoolhouse, last Friday, at the close of the summer term of school, in the shape of a picnic or dinner, which was intended for a picnic in the grove, but the rain of Thursday night caused the change. Quite a number of the parents and neighbors came in to enjoy themselves with the children. Declarations and dialogues were ably rendered, after which presents were distributed to all the scholars. The school then closed with a unanimous vote of thanks to Mr. C. F. Cunning- ham, who has given entire satisfaction in teaching four successive terms in our district, and we hope to be fortunate enough to secure his services in the future. All went away feeling benefited by being there, and expressed themselves as having had a very enjoyable time. Parents, you can do more for the future of your children by thus showing an interest in their education than by days of toil. VISITOR.
[PRESBYTERIAN LADIES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
The Ladies of the First Presbyterian Church will give a strawberry and ice cream at the Central Avenue Hotel this Wednesday evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all to be present and assist in having a good time.
[CORRESPONDENTS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Mrs. James Simpson, now of Arkansas City, was visiting friends in this city last week.
Mr. Archie Stewart was up from Arkansas City last Thursday. He is running the Stewart Hotel in that city and keeps the "boss hotel." Besides he is contractor for a large number of buildings all over the county.
The Cowley County Normal Institute will open at Winfield, Monday, June 25th, 1883, and continue five weeks. Conductor Prof. Buel T. Davis, State Normal School, Emporia. Instructors: Prof. A. Gridley, Jr., Chanute; Prof. E. T. Trimble, Winfield. For particulars address A. H. Limerick, Supt., Public Instruction.
From the Fall River Echo, we learn that Prof. R. C. Story has received his household goods and settled down to housekeeping in that town and gone into the banking business as cashier of the Fall River bank. We wish him abundant success and bespeak for him and his estimable lady a kind receptionin their new home.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
The following figures showing the wealth, population, valuation, etc., of Creswell Township, are from the books of our assessor, Captain J. B. Nipp.
No. Acres in wheat: 3,258
No. Acres in corn: 5,970
No. Cattle: 1,263
No. Horses: 583
No. Mules: 88
No. Hogs: 2,274
Value of animalsslaughtered or sold for slaughter: $42,044
Value of milk sold in city: $1,484
Taxable personal property in Arkansas City: $64,992
Taxable personal property in Creswell Township: $32,620
Total Arkansas City and Creswell Township: $97,612
No. Inhabitants in Arkansas City: 1,875
No. Inhabitants in Creswell Township: 763
TOTAL CITY/TOWNSHIP: 2,638 Inhabitants.
[DISSOLUTION NOTICE: PATTERSON & NIPP.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned have this day dissolved partnership in the Mammoth Livery Stable and Leland Hotel business by mutual consent. All accounts against the Leland Hotel are assumed and will be settled by A. W. Patterson and all accounts against the Mammoth Livery Stable are assumed and will be settled by J. B. Nipp.
Signed: JAS. B. NIPP, A. W. PATTERSON. Arkansas City, Kansas, May 11th, 1883.
[NOTICES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
On Tuesday, June 19th, 1883, I will sell at public sale at my farm to the highest bidder about 3,000 sheep in lots to suit purchaser or all together. The herd consists of 1,200 ewes Colorado grade, 1,000 lambs and 800 yearlings, Colorado and Merino cross, also 85 Merino bucks. I will also sell at the same time and place 12 head of cattle, 3 horses, and some hogs. Terms of sale: All sums under $50., cash; on all sums over $50, one year's time will be given on approval security at 10 percent per annum. Place of sale, 7 miles southeast of Arkansas City, in Bolton Township, on State line. JAMES UPTON.
P. S. I will also dispose of my range in the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
All persons having colts from "Cleveland Bay," are requested to bring them to Arkansas City on Saturday, June 9, at 2 o'clock. The best colt will entitle the owner to the use of the horse this season free of charge. M. INGRAM.
[GENERALITIES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 6, 1883.
A sensational report has reached Tombstone, Arizona, from Sonora, to the effect that General Crook and almost the whole of his command had been killed by his Indian scouts, who had mutinied after the troops had penetrated the Sierra Madre mountains. Information that has greater appearance of authenticity than the foregoing report has reached the Mexican consulate that a desperate battle was fought last week near Guacanope between General Crook's command and the fugitive Apaches. The scouts were first caught in an ambuscade, and several are said to have been killed. The entire command then advanced and engaged the hostiles, of whom thirty were killed, the remainder taking to flight, with the troops in pursuit.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 6, 1883.
David Barnett was drowned near Wellington while trying to secure some lumber escaping with the high water.
There are 2,155 church organizations in this state, with a membership of 189,629. There are 1,034 edifices with a valuation of church property amounting to $2,892,835.
Emporia Republican: Butler County claims to have more railroads than any county in the state. The wealth of a county is not measured by its railroads, but by its cattle. Lyon County has 41,350 head while Butler has but 29,978.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 6, 1883.
Wednesday, June 6th, a literary and musical entertainment and the Class Exercises of the class of 1883 will be held at McLaughlin's Hall, for the benefit of the High School Library.
Programme: MusicOrchestra. Orations: Harry L. Finley; Etta M. Barnett. Music. Alice L. Lane; Mollie Coonrod; Hannah Gilbert; C. L. Swarts; Harry C. Shaw; Mollie Christian; W. M. Blakeney.
Dramatis Personal: [Drama put on] Anna Norton, Maggie Barrows, Etta Barnett, Sadie Pickering, Linda Christian, George Wright, W. D. Mowry, Harry C. Shaw, Harry L. Finley, F. C. McLaughlin.
Doors open at 8 o'clock. Admission 25 cents. Children under 12 years 15 cents. No extra charge for reserved seats, for which tickets can be obtained at the Post Office. All are cordially invited to attend.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
New peas are getting old.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
The telephone men are busy in our town.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Winfield is going to have another circus.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
No more fording; the bridge south of town is fixed.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Cowley County Normal will meet June 25th, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Archie Dunn has the "boss bus team, a pair of snowflakes."
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Hon. C. R. Mitchell was on our streets last Thursday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Attend the Library benefit at McLaughlin's Hall tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Read G. W. Cunningham's new buggy "ad" in this issue.
Ad. 200 BUGGIES AT G. W. CUNNINGHAM'S, FROM $60 TO $200.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
The bridge across the Arkansas River has been temporarily repaired.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Work on the new Arkansas River bridge west of town has commenced.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Last Saturday saw our city and Winfield in a position to talk a la telephone.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Wolves are raiding the sheep pens in the Territory and along the State line.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
J. H. Sherburne, trader at Ponca Agency, was in the city yesterday, shaking hands with his many friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Miss Clara Thompson, eldest daughter of our Capt. C. G. Thompson, is in the city visiting with Mrs. J. H. Hilliard.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
N. T. Snyder's new house on Fifth Street is enclosed and is being pushed towards completion as rapidly as possible.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Wood, of Wichita, spent Sunday in our city visiting their friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Miller.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
We were pleased to meet Agent Woodin of Ponca on the streets this week. The Major returned home this morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
We are glad to see Capt. Nipp once more around with his boots on and trust he won't try to tramp on a horse any more.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Farmers are feeling much elated at our glorious crop prospects and say that corn never looked better than at this time.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Quite a number of our people attended the dance at Geuda Springs last week and all report having had quite an enjoyable time.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mr. D. R. Keeler, superintendent of the Kaw Agency, was in the city last Thursday on business connected with his able charges.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mr. Chas. S. Frizelle, of Detroit, Michigan, was in the city last Monday and will henceforth appear as one of the TRAVELER's patrons.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
A. A. Davis' new store building, T. H. McLaughlin's second story, and the Highland Hall, all on Summit Street, are progressing finely.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Rev. Broadbent of the Christian Church preached Sunday at McLaughlin's Hall. The Reverend has many followers who seem true to the faith.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mr. T. J. Gilbert now makes his home in our city and is only waiting the completion of his handsome residence to bring his family here also.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mr. G. E. Bayles has rented Mr. Gibby's room just south of Peter Pearson's furniture store and will shortly occupy the same as a second hand store.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
The Indian school now being put up by the Schiffbauer Bros. of this city loometh up nobly, the floor joists for the second story being now in position.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mr. H. Dwyer, one of the TRAVELER's oldest subscribers, was in the city Saturday and made himself solid for another year for which he has our thanks.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
TEACHERS: It is hoped that all Cowley County school teachers will endeavor to attend the Normal this year.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Cowley County Normal Institute will open at Winfield, June 25th, 1883, and continue in session five weeks. Conductor, Buel T. Davis, State Normal school; assistants, A. Gridley, Jr., of Chanute, and E. T. Trimble, of Winfield. For further particulars address A. H. Limerick, Winfield.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Col. J. C. McMullen, of Winfield, was in our city last Wednesday to receive 300 head of stock he had purchased of Thos. E. Berry, of Shawneetown, Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
There will be preaching at McLaughlin's Hall next Lord's day, morning and evening at the usual hours by A. C. Crenshaw, a Christian minister. All are invited to attend.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mr. W. R. Little of Sac & Fox Agency, who was in our city last week attending the U. S. Commissioner, Bonsall's court, in the case of John Huffine, started for his Territory home Saturday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
The Free Methodists held a meeting in the grove northwest of town Sunday, and spoke from the street corners during this week. Busses ran to and from the grounds and the attendance was fair.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Several herds of Texas ponies are held near this place for sale. They bring all the way from $15 to $40 for unbroken stock. Forty dollars takes the choice, and $30 choice of a dozen or more.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
The telephone company employees have been decidedly unlucky; one of them having lost his life by falling from the top of a post, and another boy was badly injured by the upsetting of a load of wire in the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
The two favorite resorts on Sunday are the Indian Schools, on Chilocco Creek, and Geuda Springs, both of which received a handsome delegation from this city last Sunday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mrs. W. R. Little, of Sac & Fox Agency, is in the city visiting Miss Lizzie Wyckoff. The two ladies visited Geuda Springs yesterday and expected to return to the city today.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mr. J. H. Hilliard has purchased W. D. Bishop's handsome residence on Ninth Street and is now occupying it himself, having removed thereto last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Rev. James Wilson supplied Rev. Fleming's place in the pulpit at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and evening. His subject was well chosen and ably handled and elicited numerous comments of praise.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting Agent Carter of the Sac & Fox Agency while in town last week. The gentleman was in our city on business in connection with the new school building shortly to be erected at that agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Howard Brothers yesterday sold to Messrs. Wiley & Dean a car load of fence wire, all of which will be delivered this week. This will finish the fence around the above gentlemen's ranch in the B. I. T.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting last week Messrs. E. H. Ross, of Kansas City, and W. A. Kennedy, of New Brighton, Pennsylvania, while visiting their friend, S. Matlack. The gentlemen were looking over the land with a view to investing in stock, and expressed themselves charmed with Cowley County and Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Agent Miles, of Osage; Mr. D. D. Keeler, of Kaw Agency; Agent Carter, of Sac and Fox; Thomas Berry, of Shawneetown; and Wm. Little and wife of Sac & Fox Agency, were all here last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mr. McCormick, one of the parties in the cutting scrape at Weather's camp, was in town yesterday, and from the way which he shook hands, he was not much the worse for wear, but the other fellow, O my goodness!
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
The S. P. U. of Bolton will meet at Stony Point schoolhouse Saturday evening, June 15th, 1883, for the transaction of any business of the company's. All members are requested to attend. A. J. GILBERT, Capt.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
The notice last week of a fight with knives at Willow Springs ranche was a little off in location as the scrimmage came off at Weather's ranche some five miles west of the Springs. The damage done was not so bad as at first supposed.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Colgate, who has achieved notoriety in connection with the burning of Bliss & Wood's mill at Winfield was last Monday sentenced by Judge Torrance to three years hard labor. This will put Colgate where we think he will do the most good.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mr. Ed. Grady, of the Arkansas City Lumberyard, has been awarded the contract for supplying about six car loads of lumber for the construction of the new bridge across the Arkansas River west of town. Three car loads are already upon the ground.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
T. J. Gilbert's home property on Fifth Street, under the artistic manipulation of Allen & Braggins, makes a nobby appearance. These gentlemen are now engaged in painting and graining the interior and we are satisfied will make a boss job as usual.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
We received a pleasant call from Mr. Samuel Gamble, of Bolton Township, yesterday. Mr. Gamble has just returned from Bloomington, Illinois, where he has been visiting former friends. He reports the season there as very backward, and but a poor prospect for crops in general.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mr. S. H. Rankin, one of the old soldiers and a subscriber of the TRAVELER, was in the office last Wednesday, and in the course of conversation remarked he "went into the army an invalid and came out a well man." This is indeed an exception to the general experience of army men.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
We never felt worse than one day last week when compelled, on account of a previous engagement, to decline Mr. Patterson's invitation to dine at the Leland. We knew we were missing a good thing, but have so awful appetite saved up for the next time we get a chance at him.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
From a mammoth poster we learn that Winfield proposes to let the eagle bird soar in the most approved style on the Fourth of July, and presents quite an army of suggestions for the proper spending of that glorious anniversary. Winfield will have a boss time or we miss our guess.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mr. Wm. Canfield has been busily engaged upon the temporary repairs upon the Arkansas River bridge broken down by stock last week; as a result thereof, we are glad to state the bridge is once more open to traffic, which will obviate an immense amount of inconvenience to the Bolton farmers.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Of all the residences lately put up in Arkansas City, we can think of none more calculated for convenience than Mr. Ed. Grady's new house on South Fifth street. It is already painted and is adorned with a neat and substantial picket fence, and will ere long be surrounded with thrifty trees and shrubs. It is such homes as this that our town needs.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
John Huffine, charged before U. S. Commissioner Bonsall with embezzling money from his employer, W. R. Little of Sac & Fox Agency, last week, was bound over in the sum of $200 to appear at the next term of court at Wichita. At this writing he had not given bail and was in custody.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Rev. Campbell, whom many of our people will remember as having preached at the U. P. Church several months last year, has received a call to become their pastor and is expected to arrive here in time to hold services one week from next Sabbath. Mr. Campbell made many friends during his former stay, who will be pleased to welcome him back.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Prof. A. H. Limerick, our county superintendent, was in the city yesterday visiting the schools; and although we did not have a very lengthy talk with the gentleman, we gleaned the facts that he found the High School in all its departments in first-class shape, which indeed reflects credit upon our teacher, Prof. Atkinson, and his corps of assistants.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Capt. Payne is again located among us. For some time past he has been suffering with rheumatism contracted by undue exposure, as many other border men have experienced. He is trying the virtues of Geuda Springs and says it helps him. Capt. Payne is a man of more than ordinary physical strength, and a specimen of a well formed powerful man, but hardships and exposure bring the best of men down to a level with the invalid after a short time.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Capt. Nipp did us a good turn last week in this way. As we were wearily plodding our homeward way after the toils of the day, a mighty rushing sound was heard and we were set down at our own gate safe and sound. It was that dainty little miss match team with buggy attached than which no better outfit can be found in the city. If you do not believe it, call and see him at his livery stable.
[SCHOOLS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 5th and 6th, annual examination of classes.
Wednesday evening, June 8th, at McLaughlin's Hall, class exercises and rendition of drama, "Married Life."
Thursday evening, June 7th, at McLaughlin's Hall, graduating addresses by the class, at 8 p.m.
Friday forenoon, June 8th, exercises of the Grammar and Intermediate Departments to be held in the High School Room.
The patrons of the school are cordially invited to be present.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Mr. G. F. Maxwell, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, an uncle of our R. J. Maxwell, spent several days in this vicinity recently. Upon his return to Iowa, he stated his intention if he could sell out there, to locate in Cowley. Our beautiful county has but to be seen to be appreciated.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
As Mr. Evans, formerly of Logan County, Illinois, was crossing a herd of cattle on the Arkansas River bridge, last Thursday, the cattle crowded on and were met at the south end of the bridge by two wagons, which blocked the way, and caused the cattle to turn and run, when the south span of the new part of the bridge gave way and about 30 head of stock were precipitated into the river, killing five head and crippling others. The water was shallow and none were drowned. The township levied on the stock for damages, which was compromised by Mr. Evans paying $400. The Bolton Township farmers will be inconvenienced consider- ably until the bridge is repaired.
[MAXWELL FAMILY REUNION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
When an occasion of this nature is mentioned, the mind naturally reverts to some familiar place in one of the eastern States, where the aged father and mother call their children and "children's children" to the old homestead, or the members of a family, having been long separated, meet at some convenient place to enjoy once more the fraternal greeting of brothers, sisters, and friends, reminding them of their youthful days and of that reunion when there shall be no parting. But events of this kind are not confined to the East for on the 27th ult., when all nature seemed to rejoice after the refreshing shower of the previous evening, the relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell assembled at their beautiful home in Creswell Township, and spent the day in merry games and social intercourse. The members of the Maxwell family who were present had been separated for a period of about twenty years. A sister and her family, having lately arrived from the East, and a brother coming from Council Bluffs, Iowa, were thus brought together at the home of their brother under very pleasant circumstances. The young folks of the company enjoyed themselves with mallet and ball on the croquet ground, and the juvenile portion romped at will among the shade trees in the grove, while the older persons recounted the scenes of by-gone days. Many changes have occurred since last they met and now that they have come together again, a deeper interest in each other's life seems to be awakened. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell are among the earliest settlers of Cowley County. The privations and hardships incident to pioneer life have been experienced by them; and now they have such a pleasant home in which to entertain their friends, who are always welcome, the afternoon of their lives is gladdened, and another green spot is added to the landscape of memory by this gathering of those who are nearest and dearest to them. A bountiful dinner was served, and around a table loaded with the luxuries and delicacies of the season, sat his guests, consisting of one brother, two sisters, four brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, one cousin, twelve children, and twenty-six nieces and nephews: in all forty-seven persons. After doing ample justice to the repast and spending an hour or two in further enjoying the pleasures of the forenoon, the company dispersed to their business and homes feeling that the occasion was one long to be remembered, and "It was good to be there."
[CHILOCCO.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Last week in company with Messrs. Ross, Kennedy, and Matlack, we took in the above school building now in course of erection by Schiffbauer Bros. We found Frank head over heels in business bossing the job, but he nevertheless took time to show us around and do the honors in his usual genial style. The following will give some idea of this building to those who have not been able to visit the site.
PAPER TRIED TO SHOW CONSTRUCTION VIA A DIAGRAM/DESCRIPTION.
DIAGRAM SHOWS FIVE AREAS OF BUILDING...WILL TRY TO OUTLINE:
AT THE NORTH...RECTANGLE RUNNING FROM WEST TO EAST...LABELED #2...CONNECTED IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS AND RUNNING NORTH TO SOUTH THE MAJOR PART OF BUILDING...LONG RECTANGLE...LABELED #1. IN THE MIDDLE OF #1, EXTENDING WEST IS ANOTHER SMALLER RECTANGLE LABELED #4. IN THE MIDDLE OF #1, EXTENDING EAST IS THE INDICATION OF #5 [PORCH]. AT THE SOUTH END OF MAIN BUILDING (#1) IS ANOTHER RECTANGLE RUNNING EAST AND WEST, LABELED #3.
The building will front to the east and will be in the form below and of the following dimensions.
No. 1 shows the main part of the building, which will front to the east and be 76 x 26 feet.
No. 2 and 3 represent the north and south wings, each of which will be 40 x 20 feet, and three and one-half stories in height.
No. 4 will be 88 feet in length by 28 in width, but will only be 3 stories high.
No. 5 represents a porch that will extend along the main building from No. 2 to 3.
The walls are all of rubble work with sills and caps of dressed stone, and when completed this building will be one of noble proportions and afford all the conveniences possible in a structure of its kind. Other buildings for laundry purposes and detached shops will be put up at a future day. Messrs. Schiffbauer Bros. have four months in which to complete the main building above described.
[PRESBYTERIAN LADIES.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
The social given by the ladies of the First Presbyterian Church at the Central Avenue Hotel last Wednesday evening was a decided success both socially and financially, it being attended by the largest number of any such entertainment ever given in the city. We must, however, give the Old Soldiers credit for this as the G. A. R. of this place were on hand en masse. The net proceeds amounted to nearly fifty dollars.
[PICNIC: GEUDA SPRINGS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Quite a number of our old settlers visited Geuda Springs yesterday upon a kind of surprise picnic gotten up in honor of Mrs. M. O. Meigs, a former resident of this place, who is at present staying at the Springs. At the time of going to press, the party had not returned, but we cannot doubt their having an enjoyable time. Our only regret is that business prevented us from being one of the party.
[LAND OFFICE NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before J. V. Hines, Notary Public at Dexter, Kansas, on Friday, July 13th, 1883, viz: Robert Shinn, for the S. E. 1/4, N. E. 1/4 and N. E. 1/4, S. E. 1/4, Section 7, Township 34, S. of range 6 east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: J. B. Daniels, of Dexter, Cowley Co., Kansas; C. C. Robinson, F. P. Wilson, Alexander Meek, all of Maple City, Cowley Co., Kansas. R. L. WALKER, Register.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
EYE, EAR AND DEFORMITIES. Dr. T. J. Eaton, formerly of the Surgical Infirmary of Indianapolis, Indiana, will visit Winfield, professionally, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, June 12, 13, and 14; and Arkansas City, Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16. Rooms at hotel. All afflicted with any diseases of the Eye or Ear, Catarrh, Cross Eyes, Club Foot, Spinal Curvature, etc., should not fail to see him. Artificial Eyes inserted, and Surgical Braces for deformities fitted.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
Sheep Men. We have just received ten barrels of the celebrated Sulpho-Carbolated Sheep Dip. Shepard & Maxwell.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
LOST! Saturday, June 2nd, 1883, on the Winfield road, between Mr. Holland's farm and Arkansas City, a roll of new rag carpet containing about twenty yards. Anyone finding it will be suitably rewarded by leaving word at the TRAVELER office or at the Post Office, Arkansas City, for W. J. HAMILTON.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
The nobbiest line of Hanging Lamps in town at Shepard & Maxwell's.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
For Sale. A pair of work mares by Searing & Mead.
STRAYED. 1 gray horse about 14-1/2 hands high, in good condition, brand bow and arrow on hip. 1 spot pony about 14-1/2 hands high, good condition, brand S U on shoulder. Above horses left Willow Springs about two weeks ago and are supposed to be in the State. A liberal reward will be paid for their recovery. PINK FOUTS, Manager.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 13, 1883.
Wellington entertained the eastern editors in fine style.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 13, 1883.
The sale of wool in Caldwell, since the clip commenced, amounts to 20,000 pounds.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 13, 1883.
DIED. Thomas Watson fell from a telephone pole at Winfield, sustaining injuries from which he died.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 13, 1883.
Payne says he will start another colony into the Indian Territory June 25th.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 13, 1883.
It is estimated there have been three thousand cyclone cellars constructed in Kansas within three weeks.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 13, 1883.
Two attempts were made to burn the city of Silverton, Colorado, last week, with the evident object of creating a stampede of the citizens to the limits of the town and then rob the First National Bank.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 13, 1883.
Washington, D. C., June 5. The president has appointed David I. Hoffman to be register of the land office at Lake City, Colorado, and James Haworth, of Olathe, Kansas, Indian school superintendent.
[TERRITORY NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 13, 1883.
Ed. Traveler: Perhaps a report from this Agency may be of interest to some of your many readers. The principal object of interest here is the Kaw Government's school numbering at present 50 scholars; the average having been 50 all through this quarter, and of this number, all but 3 or 4 can talk English. Their teachers are very enthusiastic and earnest and as a consequence, the children are advancing very fast in all branches of their studies. One of the boys, for the last six months, has been saving his wages to pay his fare to the Carlisle Barracks School, Pennsylvania, and obtaining permission from the Honorable Commis- sioner, started from your city some three weeks ago, making the trip all right by himself. The labors of the school boys are being blessed by their having an abundance of vegetables and the thrifty look of all their crops. They, with the assistance of their industrial teacher, are doing all the gardening for the school. The seeds for their garden were purchased from Mr. Cunningham, of Arkansas City, and were of the best quality. The superintendent, matron, or any of their workers would be glad at any time to entertain any who may wish to visit the school in the interests of education or religion. The months of July and August probably will not find the school open as there is to be somewhat of a vacation, and being the hot months of the year, it is thought best not to keep the children in too close and in these months the employees will take their vacation. Yours respectfully, Hasse [?]
[OLD SOLDIERS: BOLTON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
The following list of our soldiers of Bolton Township were furnished us for publication by Gus Lorry, trustee of that township.
John Annis, private; Co. H, 57th Illinois Infantry.
H. R. Johnston, private, Co. G, 114th Ohio Infantry.
Abe Jackson, private, Co. F, 78th Ohio Infantry.
Isaac Sheeder [?], Sergt., Co. G, 73rd Indiana Infantry.
G. W. Smothers, private, Co. G, 57th [?] Massachusetts Infantry.
P. B. Andrews, 1st Sergt., Co. G, 42nd U S C Infantry.
E. A. Eaton, private, Co. __, 50th Illinois Infantry.
A. J. Kimmel, private, Co. C, 7th Michigan Infantry.
G. N. Conely, corporal, Co. I, 5th Illinois Cavalry.
A. M. Slutz [?], private, Co. A, 194th Ohio Infantry.
O. I. [?] Palmer, corporal, Co. G, 34 Wisconsin Infantry.
J. A. Notestine, sergt., Co. C, 88th Indiana Infantry.
C. R. Mitchell, private, Co. A, 15th Indiana Infantry.
A. W. McCarty, private, Co. M, 6th Kansas Calvary.
J. Q. Allen, private, Co. D, 31st Illinois Infantry.
J. M. Shurtz, private, Co. I, 24th [?] Ohio Infantry.
J. J. Broadbent, 1st sergt., Co. F, 38th Iowa Infantry.
A. M. Mowry, private, Co. 1, 58th Illinois Infantry.
H. C. Mowry, private, Co. B, 105th Illinois Infantry.
Alfred Elliott, sergt, Co. E, 21st Kentucky Infantry.
Sanford Sower [?], private, Co. E, 12th Missouri Cavalry.
Frank Lorry, private, Co. E, 11th Indian Infantry.
P. A. Lorry, private, Co. A, 70th Indiana Infantry.
C. S. Weatherholt, sergt., Co. L, 3rd Kentucky Cavalry.
John Pruett, private, Co. E, 22nd Kentucky Infantry.
Joe Drake, private, Co. L, 16th Kansas Cavalry Militia.
W. M. Campbell, private, Co. __, 2nd Iowa Battery.
Wm. Ransom, private, Co. M, 7th Missouri Cavalry.
Preston Parr, private, Co. A, 28th Missouri Infantry.
T. J. Anderson, private, Co. K, 140th Indian Infantry.
J. W. Patterson, private, Co. B, 27th Ohio Infantry.
J. K. Bell, private, Co. C, 13th Iowa Infantry.
James N. Crutchfield, sergt., Co. E, 11th Indian Infantry.
I. N. Dodd, private, Co. K, 8th Missouri Militia Cavalry.
J. T. Hight, sergt., Co. G, 17th Indiana Veterans
T. S. Parvins, 1st Lieut., Co. B, 5th U S C.
H. J. Donnelly, private, Keeler's Regiment, Kansas Militia.
J. W. Conaway, wagon master, Co. A, 2nd Indiana Cavalry.
J. W. Colwell, private, Co. C, 29th U S C.
Wm. McGinnis, corp., Co. C, 1st or 102nd Michigan Colored Volunteers.
D. P. Marshall, Major, Co. K, 155th Pennsylvania Infantry.
Amos Walton, sergt., Co. B, 9th Kansas Cavalry.
J. D. Guthrie, private, Co. B, 78th Pennsylvania Infantry.
C. J. Beck, private, Kansas Militia.
Dan Hunt, private, Co. L, 21st Missouri Militia Cavalry.
S. F. Bowers, corporal, Co. B, 32nd Illinois Infantry.
S. C. Linsday, corporal, Co. A, 50th Illinois Infantry.
P. H. Somers, private, Co. K, 5th Pennsylvania Reserve.
Wm. S. Voris, private, Co. D, 17th Indiana Veterans.
R. B. Scott, sergt., Co. H, 78th Ohio Infantry.
G. F. Pettit, captain, Co. B, 8th Minnesota Infantry.
James Hedley [?], sergt., Co. #, 2nd Michigan Veteran.
D. B. Deweese, private, Co. K, 147th Ohio N G.
A. A. Beck, private, Co. B, 157th New York Infantry.
J. P. Bdley [?], private, Co. B, 7th Iowa Infantry.
W. B. Turner, private, Co. F, 180th Ohio Infantry.
C. C. Wolfe, private, Co. A, 6th Kansas Cavalry.
H. R. Darrough, private, Co. C, 81st Illinois Infantry.
C. W. Bailey, sergt., Co. G, 133rd Illinois Infantry.
D. Harkins, seaman, New York Marine.
Z. Carlisle, assistant surgeon, Hospital Ohio.
J. B. Gassaway, private, Co. H, Kansas Militia Cavalry.
James Broadbary [?], private, Co. B, 10th Indiana Infantry.
Donald Beton, private, Co. G, 32nd Illinois Infantry.
Peter Myers, private, Co. H, 400th Illinois Infantry.
B. Bennett, private, Co. B, 19th Kansas Militia.
L. L. Hilton, sergt., Co. B, 100th Indiana Infantry.
[Note: Above very hard to read.]
[CORRESPONDENTS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 13, 1883.
The Christians are progressing rapidly with their church building, and ere long Winfield will have another addition to her beautiful and convenient places of worship.
Eight of the teachers of the public schools have been appointed as follows: Misses Klingman, Dickey, Bryant, Hamill, Crispen [?], Gibson, Aldrich, Barnes, and Mrs. Caton. There still remain four places to be filled.
The statistics of the city of Winfield show totals of $265,503 personal property, $16,470 railroad property, $298,931 real estate. The first ward has 1852 population and the second ward 1432, making a total of 3284, a gain of 624 during the year.
The citizen committees on 4th of July celebration have most all reported and the programme is being made up. A large amount of money has been raised to defray the expenses of music, fireworks, speakers, etc. Special trains will be run from as far east as Cherryvale, and every indication is that Winfield will see the largest crowd on that day ever congregated within her limits. The speaking and celebration will be held in Riverside Park, and the races and games on the new Fair Grounds adjoining. A committee is now in the Territory arranging for an Indian war dance in which several noted chiefs will participate. One of the features will be a glass ball shoot for a prize of $100.
[SHENNEMAN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 13, 1883.
WHEREAS, A. T. Shenneman, Esq., late sheriff of Cowley County, Kansas, and as such an officer of this court, died in this county on the 25th day of January, A. D., 1883, being stricken down by the hand of an outlaw, while in the act of arresting him, and
WHEREAS, the said A. T. Shenneman fell at his post while in the noble and faithful discharge of his duty as an officer of this court,
Now therefore, be it resolved by this court and all the members of the bar thereof, that in the death of the said A. T. Shenneman we have suffered the loss of an honorable, faithful, and efficient officer of this court, and one whom we have ever found faithful to his trust, whether as an officer or as a private citizen; and
Be it further resolved that the clerk of this court be instructed to spread these resolutions upon the journal of this court, and furnish a copy thereof to the widow of the said A. T. Shenneman under the seal of the court.
Attest: E. S. Bedilion, Clerk. May 28, 1883. [SEAL.]
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Social at Dr. Kellogg's residence tonight.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Wellington will celebrate.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Read S. P. Gould's special notices in this issue.
Ad. You can get the most refreshing drink of lemonade or soda at S. P. Gould's.
Ad. Oranges, lemons, fruits, nuts, etc., at Gould's.
Ad. Try one of Gould's lemonades with an egg.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
The wheat crop in full note is said to be looking badly.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Mr. C. M. Swarts now resides on South Sixth street.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
The Arkansas River is now open for traffic, honest Injun.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Mr. John T. Gooch left for Otoe Agency this morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Caldwell wants a daily mail between that place and Newton.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Mr. E. A. Barron expects to move into his new house this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Mr. Geo. Schneck will return to his home in Pennsylvania, this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Prof. C. T. Atkinson has been engaged as Principal of our high school for the next school year.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
A communication was received from West Bolton, but too late for this issue. It will appear next week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
The body of Finley, who went down with his engine at the Oxford Bridge accident, has not been recovered.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Rev. E. P. Hickok will preach morning and evening at the U. P. Church Sunday, June 17th, usual hours.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Dr. Jamison Vawter informs us he intends to return to Arkansas City sometime during the coming summer.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
The friends of O. O. Clendenning, of Baxter Springs, will be glad to know that he has recently taken unto himself a wife.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Mr. J. R. Turner, a regular reader of the TRAVELER, was in the city Monday and has our thanks for the "needful" tendered.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Mrs. W. R. Little, who has been visiting Miss Wyckoff the past week, returned to her home at Sac & Fox Agency this morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
The old bachelors' whist party Monday night last we learn was a most enjoyable affair and makes us almost regret being old folks.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Mrs. J. M. Steele and children, of Wichita, were in the city last week, visiting Mrs. J. H. Hilliard and returned home Thursday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
It was a ghastly joke on T. J. Gilbert, which was embodied in the red man's soliloquy upon the new house Mr. Gilbert has just built in this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
A rumor of a shooting affair last Monday reaches us from P. F. Endicott's brick yard, in which right smart scare, but very little damage was done.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Thomas E. Berry, of Shawneetown, Indian Territory, is again with us for a short time. He has been in Kansas City a short time, and left for home yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
The semi-monthly social of the Presbyterian Church will be held at the residence of Mrs. H. D. Kellogg tonight. All are cordially invited to attend.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Mr. R. B. Scott, one of West Bolton's solid farmers, called upon us Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Messrs. J. C. Lusky & Co., of Wichita, have rented the north room under the Highland Hall and will occupy the same as a dry goods and clothing establishment.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
From reliable sources we learn that C. M. Scott went to church twice and Sunday School once last Sunday. Coming events cast their shadows before. Yum! Yum!, etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
A man by the name of Kidd, while attempting to cross the Chikaska with a lot of horses last Friday, was drowned. The stock owned by Mr. Dorsey crossed without loss.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Reports from the vicinity of Silverdale reach us to the effect that crops generally are looking splendid, and that the farmers are much cheered by the fine prospects.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Prof. C. T. Atkinson and family started for Zanesville, Ohio, on Monday last, where they intend to spend the summer, with friends, until the high school term commences.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Mr. Irving French has secured an appointment as assistant clerk at Ponca Agency and went to that place last Monday to make arrangements for entering upon duty next month.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Mr. T. E. Moorhead, a brother of Rev. I. N. Moorhead, is in the city. The gentleman is a civil engineer and will superintend the erection of the new Arkansas River Bridge west of town.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Wheat is reported to be filling out in better shape this season than ever before, and old farmers feel confident the yield will be much larger than was deemed possible a few weeks since.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
The commencement exercises at McLaughlin's Hall Thursday evening were attended by many of the parents of the high school scholars, and the exercises reflected great credit upon both teacher and pupils.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
The last issue of the Geuda Springs Herald bears date of April 27th on the outside and on the inside it is dated June 8th. We take the following from the inside: C. M. Scott, J. C. Topliff, and J. T. Gooch, of Arkansas City, were callers at this office last Tuesday, while we were out in the country. Call again, gentlemen.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Henry Hanson, a farmer living east of the river, was bitten on the hand last Tuesday morning by a rattle snake; but under the care of Dr. Holland, is on the road to recovery.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
James Hill, of Arkansas City, was in Geuda Monday on business. He has discontinued the manufacture of salt until he can provide greater facilities. He has contracted for the building of a business house 25 x 50, two story, and three dwellings, each two story.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Messrs. Scott, Topliff, Mowry, and Thompson, accompanied by the Misses Dent, Gardiner, Burrows, and Peed, visited Winfield last Friday to attend Prof. Farringer's concert, and we have no doubt enjoyed themselves immensely, especially on their way home by the silvery light of the moon.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
We are very sorry to learn that Miss Burrows, who has been engaged in teaching in our high school the last year, leaves for her home in Iowa tomorrow. Miss Burrows has proved herself an efficient teacher, and besides has made many friends in the country who will sincerely regret her departure.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
We last week announced the Arkansas River Bridge as open for traffic. The statement was made by authority and the high waters was the only reason that prevented the bridge being completed and so we trust all those who were misled by us in this matter will at least give us credit for our good intentions.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Silverdale Stock Protective Union will meet at the Silverdale schoolhouse on Saturday, June 16th, 1883, at early candlelight. All members are requested to be present as important business will come up for consideration. B. F. HAYNES, Captain.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
We call attention to the new "ad" of M. L. Crocker, the Arkansas City Transfer man, which appears in this issue. Parties needing transfer or jobbing business should leave orders at Mr. Crocker's office.
Ad. ARKANSAS CITY TRANSFER. The undersigned desires to inform the people of Arkansas City that he is prepared to do a General Transfer and Jobbing Business and solicits the patronage of the public. M. L. CROCKER. Office in Blakeney's store.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
We call attention to the new ad of Mr. G. E. Bales' second hand store on South Summit street. Mr. Bales, as will be seen, intends to devote himself to the buying and selling of second-hand property of every description as well as offering his services as an auctioneer.
Ad. G. E. BALES, Commission Merchant, 2nd hand dealer and Auctioneer. Will buy anything you have to sell, or sell anything cheap you wish to buy. Will sell Horses, Cattle, Wagons, Household Furniture, etc., at auction or on commission. Place of business on South Summit Street, Arkansas City, Kansas. Come and see us.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Harry Finley left for his home in Hiawatha, Kansas, last Monday. Harry has just graduated with honors in our High School and we presume will attend college next year. He has our best wishes for his success in the race of life.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
There will be a meeting of the members of the Baptist Church of Arkansas City, at the home of Mrs. A. Gray, on Saturday, the 23rd inst., at 3 p.m., for the purpose of electing five trustees of said church. A. GRAY, Church Clerk.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
We are glad to learn that our old friend, John T. Gooch, has received a license as Indian trader at Otoe Agency. Mr. Gooch has had considerable experience amongst the Indians by whom he is generally liked, and we trust will meet with success in his new departure.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
A number of farmers are experimenting with blue grass, orchard grass, timothy, and clover this year. Mr. Topliff has a fine stand of orchard grass on his farm, in Bolton Township, of eighty acres or more. C. M. Scott sent to Texas for Bermuda grass roots and is setting it out on his ranche property. It is said to be of very hardy growth, spreading rapidly, and enduring the driest weather.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
At last, sufficient money has been subscribed for the erection of a telephone exchange from this city to Caldwell via Hunnewell, and work will be commenced on the line the latter part of this week or early next week. Winfield has been connected with Arkansas City and Geuda Springs in a similar manner, and it is understood that Wellington and Winfield will be connected next. S. C. Press.
[JIM HARKLEROAD: ROPING A RACCOON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
A western stockman is hard to beat anyhow in an emergency of any kind. This was illustrated by Messrs. I. D. Harkleroad and son, Jim, a few days since on Beaver Creek thusly. A fine coon was spied comfortably located in the forks of a tree, and the gentlemen being minus any kind of a shooting iron, it seemed probable he would stay there, but Jim had his lariat along and conceived the idea of roping the critter, in which he succeeded nobly. Roping coons is a decidedly novel amusement.
[CATTLE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
When it was first announced that cattle were being driven from Louisiana, it seemed as though they came from the most remote corner. Yet for years stock has been driven from San Antonio, Texas, and nothing is thought of it. By taking Arkansas City or Caldwell as the center and drawing a circle extending to San Antonio, it will be seen to be almost equal distant from Jackson, Miss., Cumberland, Tenn., Evansville, Ind., Peoria, Ill., Dubuque, Ia., Winnebago, Minn., Brule City, Dakota, Cheyenne City, Wyoming Territory, Gunnison, Colorado, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and within about 100 miles of El Paso, Texas. If it were not for the difficulty of getting stock through some of the States east of us, cattle could be bought and driven from Kentucky and Tennessee as from Texas.
[REV. PLATTER AT WINFIELD HAS DIED.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Rev. S. B. Fleming received a dispatch Monday last from Winfield stating that Rev. J. E. Platter of Winfield was dying, and immediately went to him. Just as we go to press, we learn that Rev. Platter breathed his last at noon yesterday. Rev. Fleming will probably not return to the city for several days.
[SCHOOL LIBRARY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
The entertainment for the benefit of the above last Wednesday night was literally crowded and the programme of the evening was much enjoyed. The drama "Married Life," was ably rendered, the cast of characters was excellent, and fully sustained throughout. Those taking part therein are certainly deserving credit for affording an evening's amusement hard to excel.
[WYNANT DROWNED AT FERRY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
A young man by the name of Wynant was drowned at the Arkansas River ferry near Geuda Springs last Thursday while crossing in a skiff in company with two other men. The boat was capsized by striking the ferry cable, and precipitated its occupants into the water, where Wynant, being unable to swim, met his death by drowning; but his two companions succeeded in reaching the shore in safety.
[DRURY WARREN.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Mr. Drury Warren of this city, and Mr. Beach, a Territory stockman, while attending a round-up in the Territory last week, had a dispute respecting a steer claimed by Mr. Warren, in the course of which a fight ensued, knives being drawn, and Mr. Warren wounded. Beach came up to this place and gave bond for his appearance before Justice Bonsall on the 19th instant. We are glad to state that Mr. Warren's wounds are not dangerous.
[SWARTS AND EASTERDAY: MARRIED.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
MARRIED. On last Wednesday evening, June 6th, 1883, Rev. S. B. Fleming, assisted by Rev. I. N. Moorhead, joined in the bonds of matrimony Charles M. Swarts and Miss Alma Easterday. The ceremony was performed at the residence of J. C. Loveland and was wit- nessed by quite a number of relatives and friends. Both bride and groom have made many friends in this city whom we know unite with the TRAVELER in wishing them many happy years of wedded life. The TRAVELER force especially tenders thanks for a goodly supply of wedding cake.
[SCHOOLS: REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Gentlemen of the Board:
I have the honor herewith to lay before you the report for the year ending June 8th, 1883.
With one exception, the past year has been one of unexceptional discipline and order. The Principal has endeavored to instill within the minds of his pupils that self-government is as important as culture of the mind; that honor should direct every action; and that fear should be banished from the mind. It is gratifying to know that the code of honor observed especially by the pupils of the high school is seldom equaled by the pupils of any grade of schools.
A lamentable lack of knowledge of spelling and writing has induced the Principal to require a rigid drill in each every day, and especial prominence has been given to the analysis, definitions, and synonyms of words. The tasks required are such as the great majority of the pupils are able to perform. Great care has been taken by the teachers that undue stimulation be removed from ever-bright or over-ambitious pupils. It is the policy of many teachers to stimulate a mushroom growth and thus exhaust the mental abilities of the pupil ere he has arrived at the age of maturity.
The proper remedy for this is parental watch-care and cooperation with the teacher. The work marked out for each grade presupposes ability on the part of the pupil equal to the performance and naturally leads to the work of the succeeding grade, and when a pupil proves unequal to the task, it is a prima facie case that he should be in another grade where the work is easier. The value of an education does not depend upon the shortness of the time spent in its acquisition, or the rapidity with which the work is accomplished, but rather in the thoroughness of comprehension and the actual discipline of mind which is obtained. It is far better for a pupil to spend twice the time in a single grade than to pass to the next before the work has been fully mastered. A single study thoroughly pursued goes further toward a practical education than an imperfect understanding of many.
Tardiness, non-attendance, and lack of application will cause many to enter the same grade at the commencement of the coming year as they did at the commencement of the closing year. Many parents will believe that because their pupils do not advance with their class that they have been illy taught or illy-used. If they will examine the register, they will understand the cause. "No promotions except for merit and no degradations except for cause," will be inexorably enforced.
Arkansas City has not the educational facilities her rank and growth demand. Basements are too damp in wet weather, too dusty in windy weather, and too dark in all weather. The present Board have endeavored to locate and build suitable houses, but their well meant endeavors have been unavailing. Though sickness has interfered, yet the work done will far excel that of the previous year.
With thanks to the members of the Board for the efficient aid extended to the Principal in the discharge of his duties, this report is respectfully submitted.
[NOTICES: LAND OFFICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Recap. Notice by R. L. Walker, Register, Land Office at Wichita, re S. H. Levings. His witnesses: Rev. C. W. Phillips, P. F. Haynes, George Pratt, and Joseph Whipple, all of Silverdale.
Recap. Notice by R. L. Walker, Register, Land Office at Wichita, re Robert Shinn. Notary Public J. V. Hines, Dexter. Witnesses: J. R. Daniels, Dexter; and C. C. Robinson, F. P. Wilson, Alexander Meek, all of Maple City.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
New and fresh candies at the Post Office.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
C. G. Furry, six miles northwest of Arkansas City, has one high grade bull to sell yet.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Henry Hyke will confer a favor by leaving word at the Creswell Bank.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 20, 1883.
The assessed valuation of Kansas property is $184,000,000, or $185 per capita. And we still continue to grow.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 20, 1883.
Emporia News. The new railroad law has developed a great many children of abnormal growth in Kansas. It is a very common thing now for conductors to encounter children on their trains who are under five years of age, and over four feet in height. But then this is a very growing season.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 20, 1883.
Geuda Springs, which is becoming quite popular as a health resort, is a town of eighteen months' growth. It has about 300 inhabitants and nearly 100 visitors. The town is situated upon a bluff just over the salt marsh. It has a good business, and is destined, with railroad facilities, to become one of the leading industries of the state.
[DIED. REV. J. E. PLATTER.]]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 20, 1883.
Rev. James E. Platter, late pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Winfield, died in that city on Tuesday, June 12th, 1883, of malarial typhoid fever, aged 36 years, 8 months, and 24 days. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church at 1:30 o'clock of the 14th and were attended by crowds of sorrowing friends who followed the remains to their last resting place in the cemetery.
The deceased gentleman has been a resident of this county since 1873, and the general love and respect in which he was universally held will be seen by the following tribute to his memory, published in the Winfield Courier of last week.
"Suffice it to say that he has been prominent or foremost in all the schemes and plans for public improvement and the advancement of the social, moral, educational, religious, and material interests of this city and county. Great as has been the growth of this country, his growth has even been greater and more rapid. In ten short years he has become one of the most influential preachers in the State, with an influence that is felt far beyond the limits of his State. Though not considered specially brilliant as a pulpit orator, he has become really a great preacher, and some of his sermonsone of which, delivered to the Kansas Synod in 1881, in particularare pronounced equal to the best that have been produced, and all are singularly marked by sound judgment and clear cut sense, put in such a way as to command attention and do the most good. He has grown in every way, but most in the respect, admiration, and affection of the people who have known him.
"He has always taken a decided stand for the right and battled against the wrong, and it is a singular fact that while he has mingled in all those conflicts which have arisen and has dealt heavy blows, yet they have been delivered with such care and judgment as to ensure the most good, and yet preserved the good will of all. He had the happy faculty of always saying and doing the right thing at the right time. In social gatherings and on special occasions he was always in demand. Many are the hearts that have blessed him for the healing balm of words, fitly spoken, giving consolation, or pleasure, or courage, or hope. He was brave and true, strong and ambitious, gentle and affectionate, grave, yet bubbling with humor. There was no pretense about him, he was just what he appeared to be; a loving husband and father, a noble and generous friend, and most valuable citizena great man in all the elements of true greatness. His affection for this people and devotion to this work was such that while he has never asked, or hoped to receive more than a mere nominal sum of his church, he has often declined flattering offers to accept charges in more opulent cities, and within the last five months, has declined an almost princely salary to accept the pastorate of a church in one of the large eastern cities. Secure in the affections of this people, he felt that here was his home, and field of labor, where he could be most useful.
"If he had a fault, it was in doing too much work and overtaxing his faculties. This we think, whatever his disease may be called, was the prime cause of his untimely death. He had for a long time been doing the work of three men. Besides his labors in behalf of the Nez Perce Indians and other oppressed people, he had matured an elaborate plan to remedy the evils of having a great number of vacant churches all over the country waiting to find someone and a great number of preachers without charges, in other parts waiting to be called or traveling about hunting for situations, growing out of the Presbyterian policy of letting each church elect its pastor. This plan embraced the appointment of a Presbyterial committee which should have charge of all the churches of a whole Presbytery, supplying preachers to vacant churches, and situations for preachers without charges. This was a bold and daring innovation, to present to so conservative a church as the Presbyterian, yet he presented his scheme to the Synod of the State with such clearness and power that the old shell began to crumble and the policy is likely to be completely revolutionized. The Emporia Presbytery adopted the plan and made its author its chief executive, that is made Mr. Platter Chairman of the Committee of Home Missions of the Emporia Presbytery. This had entailed upon him a vast amount of work outside of his city and county. Even the correspondence connected with this work was more than one man ought to have done.
"For the past nine years he has been our nearest neighbor, and we have learned to admire, honor, respect, and love him, how much we cannot tell, nor can we express the poignant grief in which we write! Dear friend! Noble heart, great teacher! Sweet spirit! Farewell!"
[CORRESPONDENTS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 20, 1883.
Ed. Traveler: In the twilight of June 7th we saw a number of conveyances coming up the road and could not imagine what was up. The lateness of the hour with the music and merriment of the company forbade the idea of a funeral, and we had heard nothing of a convention or anything of that sort, so we could but wait and wonder, but we did not have long to wait. Soon the head of the procession reached us and turned into the yard and began to unload. We were called on to surrender, we had no alternative, there were so many old people, young people, and children, too. Many were loaded with mysterious looking boxes and baskets, and one wagon had some large object covered up which might be a masked battery, but happily it proved to be old father Conaway and his organ. And sometime after when the writer and his better half were ushered into the dining room, we found out what kind of ammunition those boxes, etc., contained. There was a table spread "fit for a king." The appetites of the crowd were all satisfied and still there was an abundance left. After supper the fun "grew fast and furious until the wee sma' hours, and the days of "Auld Lang Syne" were vividly brought to mind. To simply say we enjoyed the evening is putting it lightly. Our friends then took up the homeward march, we regretting the night was so short. We called it a surprise party. Our friends called it a house warming. D. P. MARSHALL.
[DIED. HOWARD, PORTER AT LELAND HOTEL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 20, 1883.
DIED. On Wednesday morning of last week about 7 o'clock, Howard, the colored porter at the Leland Hotel, died suddenly of heart disease. He had been more or less affected with dangerous symptoms for several months past. It appears that the diseased arose feeling as well as usual and went about his morning work and was engaged in the kitchen when stricken by the hand of death to the floor from which he in vain attempted to rise, staggering and falling again at every attempt. Mr. Patterson, the landlord, sent for Dr. Chapel and in the meanwhile Howard was carried upstairs, but expired in about ten minutes despite all that could be done by the attending physician. The young man by reason of his courteous and pleasant manners was a general favorite with all and his untimely taking off is much deplored. The burial took place the same day from the residence of Mr. J. Hand, and Rev. Daily preached his funeral sermon last Sunday at the Guthrie schoolhouse in West Bolton.
[HIGH SCHOOL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 20, 1883.
The following is the corps of teachers engaged for the next term of school in this city. Principal: C. T. Atkinson. Assistants: Miss Annie Norton, Miss Virginia Walton, Miss _____ Johnson, Miss Albertine Maxwell, Miss Mary Theaker.
[PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: MEMORIAL, NEZ PERCE INDIANS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 20, 1883.
At the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, of the United States of America, lately held at Saratoga, New York, the memorial presented to the Assembly from the Synod of Kansas, touching the matter of the restoration of the Nez Perce Indians to their Idaho home, was placed in the hands of a strong committee and will by them be personally brought to the notice of President Arthur and the Secretary of the Interior; from whom we trust it will receive the consideration it deserves.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Caldwell will celebrate.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
C. M. Scott is in St. Louis.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
U. P. Social at Mrs. Sleeth's residence next Friday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Wheat harvest in this vicinity commenced last Thursday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Winfield and Geuda Springs are both making arrangements for a rousing Fourth.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Messrs. Scott & Topliff yesterday shipped to St. Louis two car loads of sheep.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
BORN. On Sunday last June 17th, 1883, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Disser, a daughter.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
There will be Episcopal service at McLaughlin's Hall next Sabbath at 4:30 o'clock p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Mr. Clark, late of Winfield, will occupy the foundry building in this city as a machine shop.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
J. C. Weathers, of West Bolton, was in the city Monday and paid us an appreciated visit.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
A list of the telephones in our city with their respective numbers and location will be found in this issue.
1. Speers' Mill.
2. Cowley County Bank.
3. A. T. & S. F. Depot.
4. V. M. Ayres' Mill.
5.
6. Searing & Mead's Mill.
7.
8. Winfield.
9. Stewart Hotel.
10. Cunningham & Ayres.
11. Leland Hotel.
12. Capt. Nipp's Livery Stable.
13. I. H. Bonsall's Office.
14. H. P. Standley's Residence.
15.
16. Creswell Bank.
17. Public Telephone Office.
18. James Millers' Residence.
NOTE: THEY LEFT OUT ITEMS 5, 7, AND 15...???
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Members of the Baptist Church will please meet at Mrs. A. Gray's on Saturday next. See notice elsewhere.
Notice. There will be a meeting of the members of the Baptist Church of Arkansas City, at the home of Mrs. A. Gray, on Saturday, the 23rd inst., at 3 p.m., for the purpose of electing five trustees of said church. A. GRAY, Church Clerk.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Green Wise was the name of the young man drowned while attempting to cross the Chikaskia last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
G. W. Miller & Co., have rented a large store room and will occupy the same as soon as it is put in good shape.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The stone work upon the west wing of the Chilocco Indian school, we are informed, will be completed this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Work upon the tower of the M. E. Church is once more under way and we hope this time will be pushed to completion.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Mr. James C. Henderson writes us from Joplin, Missouri, for the TRAVELER, which we shall send with pleasure each week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Three steam threshing machines were brought into our city yesterday to be put to work upon the bountiful crops of 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Mr. King Berry, of Shawneetown, Indian Territory, was in our city last week after taking in the Stockmen's meeting at Caldwell.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The contract for the addition to the Leland Hotel has been let to Mr. Wm. Canfield, the same to be completed by the 5th of July, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Farmers who have cut their wheat express themselves much surprised at the yield, which is far in excess of their most sanguine expectations.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The social at Mrs. Dr. Kellogg's last Wednesday evening was attended by quite a large number of our people who report a very pleasant time.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Rev. J. C. Post, Baptist minister of Wichita, will preach in the city at the United Presby- terian Church, on Sunday next, June 24th, at 3:30 o'clock p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Our enterprising liveryman, J. B. Nipp, has purchased a half interest in Cal Ferguson's stable at Geuda Springs, and has put on a daily hack to the Springs.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Cap. Whiting, of the firm of Whiting Bros., Winfield, was in the city on Monday last, en route for the Territory, where he expects to purchase a bunch of cattle.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Mr. A. Newman, while attempting to hive some bees last Monday, was badly stung. Hiving bees is a business where push and energy don't amount for much.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The sun dance at Ponca was set to commence yesterday and several parties talked of going down. We think they will be disappointed, for the day of "sun dances" has passed away.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The ladies of the U. P. Church will give a social in honor of the arrival of Rev. J. O. Campbell, Friday evening, June 22nd, at the residence of Maj. Sleeth. Everybody invited.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
F. M. Friend, the Winfield sewing machine man, will shortly give an exhibition of some fine sewing machines and work in our city. Due notice of time and place will be given.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
BIRTH. N. T. Snyder was around in the most benign manner possible yesterday, feeding the boys, not taffy, but cigars. It is a girl, and a boss one, so says paterfamilias. Date June 18th, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Mr. N. W. Dressie, of Cedar, was in our city yesterday on his way to Geuda Springs. Mr. Dressie is looking up matters and things in connection with his candidacy for Register of Deeds this fall.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Messrs. Foss & Wilson, two B. I. T. Men, were in the city last week and purchased of Howard Bros., two car loads of wire, with which to enclose their Territory range south of this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
An arbitration meeting was held at Caldwell, last week, to settle the question of disputed range between Mr. Love, who is holding cattle on Bodoc Creek, and the oil company. It was decided in favor of the company.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
There is an ordinance governing the cutting of weeds within the city limits, and our citizens are requested to go to work and clear their premises of such weeds. Marshal Oldham has been instructed to have this ordinance enforced. A word to the wise is sufficient.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The case of Bob Hutchinson for driving recklessly will come up next Friday. It will be remembered that J. H. Griffith was knocked down by a team driven by Mr. Hutchinson, but we have no doubt it was purely accidental, and we think mainly owing to the fact that Mr. Griffith is blind on the side from which the team approached him.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Baird, of Bolton Township, on Friday, June 8th, 1883, a girl. Tom was too full of joy to report same, for which negligence, of course, under the circumstances we must excuse him.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Mr. and Mrs. Wyard E. Gooch were the victims of a surprise party at the hands of a party of the young people of the city one evening last week and it is hardly necessary to state that a jolly social evening was the result.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Mrs. J. R. Walling, Miss Gracie Walling, and Mrs. L. W. Head and two children are stopping in the city after a brief sojourn at the Springs. Mrs. Walling was formerly editor and proprietor of the Sunday Morning News, published at Topeka.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The conditions of membership to the Cherokee Strip Live Stock Association are an undisputed range on the strip and $10 membership fee, to be sent to M. H. Bennett, Caldwell, Kansas. Send description of range and the brands of horses or cattle.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The Plano Harvester Company intend putting up an agricultural implement store on the lot just south of the second-hand store. This company have an establishment at Winfield, but felt the need of a depot here to supply their patrons in this vicinity.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The "silver tongued orator of Kansas," who is mentioned as the speaker at Winfield on the Fourth of July is Dr. T. B. Taylor.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Our real estate man, Mr. Frank J. Hess, reports the following farm transfers in the past week: J. L. Huey to James I. Bigelow, 80 acres, $800; L. W. Hutson to H. L. Ryan, 160 acres, $2,000; James A. West to I. D. Harkleroad, 160 acres, $1,000; W. E. Clark to John Myrtle, 160 acres, $2,000.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The farmers of East Creswell are requested to meet at the Rose Valley schoolhouse on Saturday evening, June 30th, 1883, for the purpose of effecting the organization of a Stock Protective Union. It is hoped that all parties interested will make a point of attending the above meeting.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Mr. J. M. Steele, of Topeka, Kansas, was in our city last week and purchased of F. J. Hess six lots in the northeast part of town for a residence property. He is also negotiating the purchase of property for the erection of a pork-packing establishment. We shall be glad to welcome Mr. Steele to our business and social circles.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The attention of the street commissioner is called to the condition of Ninth Street near the M. E. Church. Dirt has been hauled to fill the ruts, yet has been suffered to lie in heaps just as dumped from the wagon, instead of being leveled off. It has been this way for a number of days and is positively dangerous to travel especially after night.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
There was quite a rumpus on the streets of our city last Sunday night, caused by a too liberal allowance of fire-water, which resulted in the marshal arresting McNulty, who was, however released upon giving security for his appearance before the Justice next morning. He appeared before Judge Bonsall and was fined $5 and costs.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. J. L. Stubbs, of Pueblo, in this city last Saturday as she passed through town en route for her western home via Emporia where she expects to visit a short time with her relatives. The lady has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Tom Finney, of Osage Agency, by whom she was accompanied to the train.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Last Tuesday evening quite a family disturbance took place at the Star Restaurant caused by the return of one Pond, who was married to a daughter of Krebs' and his desire that his wife should go with him. Words waxed high, the result being that Krebs was arrested for a breach of the peace and taken before Judge Bonsall, who fined him $5 and costs.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The fact that the railroad company allows the stock pens at this place to be used as feed lots prevents the shipment of a great deal of stock that would otherwise be shipped from this place. When men come here with stock, they do not want to run around and hunt up the owners of stock in the pen. We have heard of considerable complaint. Burden Enterprise.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The new addition to the Leland Hotel, we are informed by Mr. Patterson, will be commenced at once. It will be 24 x 50 feet, two stories high, giving on the first floor a main office 14 x 30 feet and two 12 x 20 feet sample rooms, while upstairs there will be seven large and elegantly fitted bedrooms. We congratulate Mr. Patterson on his enterprise and wish him the success he deserves.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
We announce the departure, for her home in Osceola, Iowa, of Miss Maggie Burrows, on last Thursday. Miss Burrows has been teaching in our public school the past year, and filled her position with much honor, winning the confidence and respect of all her pupils. We hope to see her in our city again, but be her destiny what it may, it must always be a source of gratification to her to know that she has many friends in Arkansas City who wish her well.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
J. S. Morter, who stretched the wire for S. Tuttle & Co., writes to Mr. Tuttle, from Gainesville, under date of June 6th, as follows: "If you can get me a good job of work, I would be very thankful. I have a contract for 70 miles in the Chickasaw Nation, but Gov. Overton is cutting the wire between every post. He has cut down several large pastures of wire within 40 miles of Gainesville. He fired the rail fence of Mr. Roff, a native, in fifty places yesterday. Washingtons are putting down their fence today with 190 men, in order to save the wire." Caldwell Journal.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Mr. W. E. D. Blackwell, agent for R. L. Polk & Co., of Chicago, Illinois, was in our city last week looking up our businessmen in the interest of the Kansas State Directory, upon which work he is engaged.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The Rev. Dr. Taylor, late of Philadelphia, will conduct Divine service at McLaughlin's Hall next Sabbath, the 24th instant at 4:30 o'clock p.m.
[SCHOOL MEETING.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The annual school meeting in District No. 2 will be held in the High School building, Arkansas City, on Wednesday, June 27th, 1883, at 3:30 o'clock p.m. It is hoped that all parents and others interested in education will be present as in addition to the usual business, arrangements will have to be made for the erection of another school building to accommodate our school population. H. D. KELLOGG, Chairman; O. S. RARICK, Trustee; O. INGERSOLL, Clerk.
[FLOUR MILL: LANDES, BEAL & CO.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Messrs. Landes, Beal & Co., have contracted for a power from the A. C. W. P. Co., and will push the new flouring mill on the canal to completion as rapidly as possible. The machinery will be put in by the Richmond City Mill Works, Richmond City, Indiana. We are glad to chronicle the facts concerning this enterprise and are fully satisfied that the gentlemen interested will never have cause to regret their location in this, one of the best grain growing counties in the State.
[CITY ORDINANCE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
The following is the gist of the above numbered ordinance which should be borne in mind by our people.
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to drive any horse, oxen, or cattle, or any team attached to any wagon, cart, or vehicle upon or across any sidewalk in the city of Arkansas City. Any person so offending shall be deemed guilty of an offense, and upon conviction, shall be fined in any sum not less than one dollar ($1.00) nor more than ten dollars ($10.00); Provided, However, that this shall not apply to any private crossing, made for the special purpose of crossing to and from any private lot by the owner or occupant.
[STOCK PROTECTIVE UNION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
A meeting was held at the Rose Valley schoolhouse in East Creswell last Saturday night, June 16th, for the purpose of talking up the organization of a Stock Protective Union. Meeting was called to order by Mr. Phillips, who was also elected chairman, and T. B. Norman, who was elected secretary.
Messrs. Kirkpatrick, Sankey, and Freals were appointed a committee upon by-laws, etc., to report at next meeting. Upon motion it was carried that notice of the meeting be handed to the TRAVELER for publication, with request to publish notice of next meeting for June 30th, 1883. After quite a talk upon the object of the meeting, which fully proved that all present meant business, the meeting adjourned to meet at same time and place on June 30th, 1883. T. B. NORMAN, Sec.
[LAND OFFICE NOTICE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Recap. Notice by R. L. Walker, Register of Wichita Land Office. Made before E. S. Bedilion, District Clerk, at Winfield. Charles B. Parr of Maple City. Witnesses, J. T. Weakly, A. J. Mallatt, Perry Weakly, and Leander Rorick, all of Maple City.
[ADS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
Wanted. A good steady man to take charge of 4,000 sheep in Indian Territory. Must have experience. Apply to PINK FOUTS, Manager.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.
FOR SALE. A team of work horses. Searing & Mead.
[KANSAS NEWS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 27, 1883.
There are two or three thousand Texas ponies for sale at Caldwell.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 27, 1883.
Winfield Courier: Mr. Carr brought us in a radish Tuesday morning just twenty-two inches in circumference. With radishes two feet around, wheat heads seven inches long, and new potatoes as large as ten cups, it ought not to be difficult for people to dig a pretty good living out of Cowley County soil.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 27, 1883.
The contract for the erection of the Indian Training School at Lawrence has been awarded to a Lawrence firm for $44,991. The buildings are to be similar to those at Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
[PERSONALS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
School meeting today at 3:30.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
The M. E. Church tower commences to make a show.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
The roof timbers for the Highland Hall are now in position.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
Major Woodin, of the Ponca Agency, was in town Monday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
The brick for the new Cowley County Bank are being hauled to the ground.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
C. M. Scott returned from Saint Louis last Monday, where he had been to dispose of some sheep.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
Work upon the walls of A. A. Davis' new building on Summit Street is being vigorously prosecuted.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
The chigger season has commenced and will be continued till frost gives the weary scratcherrest.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
D. W. Lipe, Agent of the Cherokee Nation, will be at Caldwell for the transaction of business on July 1st, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
T. R. Johns has almost completed his contract for the rock needed in the construction of the Chilocco Indian Schools.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
We call attention to the "ad" and special of the Walnut Valley Nursery in this issue.
Ad. Beware of eastern fruit tree men and buy your trees of some reliable home nursery.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Andrews, one of Maple City's farmer citizens when he was in our town last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
Mr. Lou Woodin, Jr., accompanied by his wife and child, was in the city last Monday and returned to the Otoe Agency yesterday.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
The roundup in the Comanche Pool was concluded on Monday inst. Cattle are said to be looking well and beeves are improving fast.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
Mrs. Davis and Miss Wright, of Springfield, Missouri, are in the city visiting with Mrs. T. R. Johns, of which lady Miss Wright is a sister.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
The next meeting of Board of Arbitrators of the Cherokee Live Stock Association will be held at Caldwell on Thursday, July 5th, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
We understand that the social at Mrs. Sleeth's last Friday was unusually well attended and that a most pleasant and social time was enjoyed.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
Mr. C. T. Snyder and family, who have been visiting relatives in Illinois for several months past returned to their home in this city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
The new addition to the Leland Hotel will be completed by the 25th of July, 1883.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
Mrs. Ferguson, of Otoe Agency, spent several days of last week in the city visiting friends and returned to her Territory home on Friday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
The boy accused of robbing the fisherman's tent near the Arkansas River bridge was tried before Judge Bonsall and was discharged for lack of evidence.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
Mr. J. T. Gooch expects to leave today for Otoe Agency, where he will make his home in the future, having been appointed government trader at that place.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
Mr. Gilkey and wife, of Maple City, were in our city Monday last. Mr. Gilkey is one of Maple City's businessmen and while in our city paid us an appreciated call.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
The body of Green Wise was recovered last week but a short distance from where he rode into the stream and was buried at Caldwell by Mr. Hodges, a cousin of the deceased.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
Mrs. H. Nelson is seriously sick. Mr. Nelson was up from Oakland yesterday to take her mother down to stay with her. We hope the lady will speedily recover her