[1893]
The Arkansas City Census lists C. Schiffbauer, 43, and his wife Maria, 39.
The Arkansas City Census lists F. B. Schiffbauer, 39, and his wife Mary, 37
Arkansas City Traveler, November 7, 1877.
MR. F. P. SCHIFFBAUER, of Wichita Agency, came up last week to spend a few days with us. He has been with the Indians at the Agency about six years, and converses freely in many Indian tongues, besides German and English. He may locate with us, and we hope he will, for he is an exemplary young man of excellent business qualifications.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 14, 1877.
MARRIED. On Tuesday, November 13, 1877, at the First Presbyterian church, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, MR. F. P. SCHIFFBAUER, late of Wichita Agency, Indian Territory, to MISS MOLLIE WILLIAMS, of this place.
Notwithstanding the night was dark and stormy, with the probabilities of a heavy rain, the church was filled with ladies and gentlemen, many being compelled to remain standing during the ceremony. After the congratulations were extended to the happy couple, a few invited friends repaired to Mr. Godehard's restaurant, where a bountiful feast of good things awaited them, and time sped swiftly and pleasantly until the "wee sina hours beyant the twa." The many friends of the newly wedded couple join in wishing them a prosperous and happy journey "up the dusty slopes of life," with no clouds to mar the serenity of their matrimonial sky.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 14, 1877.
MESSRS. C. & F. P. SCHIFFBAUER bought the entire stock of groceries owned by L. McLaughlin, at the Green Front, yesterday, and will continue the business at the old stand. On account of taking an inventory of stock, the store will be closed today and tomorrow. The boys come to us highly recommended, are energetic, thorough-going businessmen, and will doubtless be favored with a large share of the public patronage.
[NEW FIRM: C. & F. B. SCHIFFBAUER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1877.
We would respectfully call the attention of the public to the fact that we have bought out the stock and stand of L. McLaughlin, at the "Green Front," consisting of groceries and queensware, and will be pleased to form the acquaintance and patronage of all old customers of that stand, and as many new ones as we can get. Having dealt extensively in goods at Wichita Agency, our facilities for buying are good, as we have always bought from first hands and first-class houses. All we ask is a trial to please our customers, and we will risk selling to them again. Come and see us, one and all. Business transacted in Caddo, Comanche, Wichita, Pawnee, German, and English languages; or, if you are deaf, we will make signs, which we understand perfectly. Don't forget the place--the "Green Front," on Summit street, opposite Houghton & McLaughlin.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1877.
MR. FRANK SCHIFFBAUER with his newly wedded wife started yesterday on a short tour East.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1877.
THE SCHIFFBAUER BROTHERS, formerly traders at the Wichita Agency, purchased the groceries, queensware, etc., of L. McLaughlin last week. This week they received a new lot of fresh groceries, and will be receiving them every week, or as fast as the demand requires. Call in and see them and their new prices. They sell for cash, and can give you a bargain.
REPORT ON SCHIFFBAUER/WILLIAMS MARRIAGE BY WICHITA BEACON.]
Arkansas City Traveler, November 28, 1877.
Frank Schiffbauer and Miss Mary Williams, both of Wichita Agency, Indian Territory, were married yesterday in Arkansas City. Miss Williams is the daughter of the Agent at Anadarko, and Frank was the Agent's clerk. Frank is a fine specimen of the Kansas boy who has finished his education among the Indians. He is free hearted and energetic; has fine business qualities, and he will take as excellent care of the Agent's fair daughter as he successfully aided in carrying on the Agent's business. He will go into business in Arkansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Schiffbauer have our best wishes as they paddle their canoe down the stream of time, whose banks we hope will always be lined with flowers for them.
Wichita Beacon.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 28, 1877.
MR. GIBBY sold his house and lot to Mr. Frank Schiffbauer for $600.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1877.
RETURNED. MR. FRANK SCHIFFBAUER and wife returned from St. Louis last Saturday evening. While absent he ordered one of the heaviest stocks of groceries ever brought to this county.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 2, 1878.
KEY-5-WEST. That is what the silk ribbon was marked with that encircled them. Schiffbauer Bros. have them, and gave us a bunch to test. They are an extra fine flavored five cent cigar.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 2, 1878.
We have among us a jeweler who is more than an ordinary workman. Mr. JAMES RIDENOUR is his name, and he can always be found at Schiffbauer's grocery. Those having fine watches can leave them with him to be repaired without fear of ruining them.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 9, 1878.
MR. STANTON, a relative of J. A. Stafford, and Mrs. Schiffbauer, arrived last week with his wife and two children. Mr. Stanton is a representative of one of the best families in Iowa, and intends to locate with us. From him we learn that a number of other families contemplate moving to this section in the spring.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 9, 1878.
Also a large assortment of Queensware, Glassware, Cutlery, Wood, and Willow Ware, and in fact everything the farmer needs. We sell for cash, and
by anyone. Call on us before purchasing elsewhere. All goods warranted as represented, or money refunded. Go to the Green Front Grocery, Summit Street.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 23, 1878.
New picket fence around Frank Schiffbauer's residence.
[ROBBERY: SCHIFFBAUER'S STORE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 30, 1878.
The articles taken from Schiffbauer's store on Monday night were six silver plated knives, some finished Elgin staffs, some roller jewels, and eighteen watches, in all valued at $482. The watches belonged to the following named persons, with the values set opposite their names.
Frank Lorry, gold, $50.00
L. W. Currier, gold w. and chain, $70.00
Mr. Louderdale, silver, $10.00
Mr. Davis, silver, $8.00
Peter Pearson, silver, $12.00
George Eaton, silver, $25.00
John Wort, silver, $15.00
George Metcalf, silver, $20.00
George Hunter, silver, $30.00
N. N. Wintin, silver, $12.00
S. M. Laituman, silver, $25.00
J. M. Shurtz, silver, $10.00
Samuel Lewis, silver, $20.00
W. S. Thompson, silver, $35.00
Mrs. Morgan, plated, $20.00
J. Z. Rentschler, silver, $20.00
G. H. McIntire, silver, $10.00
Mr. Davis, brass, $5.00
R. W. McNown, silver, $35.00
Total value of watches: $432.00
Staffs and jewels, $20.00
Knives and spoons, $30.00
TOTAL VALUE: $482.00
[JEWELER ROBBED: MR. RIDENOUR, LOCATED AT SCHIFFBAUER BROS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 30, 1878.
On Monday night last a burglar entered the store of Schiffbauer Bros., by boring a four inch hole in the outside door with an extension bit, and drawing the bolt. He then bored three holes in the second door with a 3/4 inch augur and cut out enough to admit his hand, drew the bolt, and went into the store. Evidently he knew just where to go for the watches, eighteen in all, which were kept in a small box in one of the drawers. After taking the watches, he helped himself to some silver plated knives and forks belonging to the store.
Mr. Ridenour, the jeweler, has the sympathy of the citizens, as he was just making a good start in business.
The safe for the house arrived this morning, and there will be no more danger hereafter.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 30, 1878.
THE MAN who got the lumber out of my corn crib had better come back and get the crib also. Don't be mealy-mouthed. F. P. SCHIFFBAUER.
[BUSINESS NOTICES/ADS/]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 20, 1878.
For a genuine assortment of garden needs, go to Schiffbauer Bros.
SCHIFFBAUER BROS. want 1,500 bushels of No. 1 corn, for which they will pay the highest market price in goods.
SCHIFFBAUER BROS. step into the ring now with the largest assortment of stoneware in the city.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 20, 1878.
A. A. NEWMAN was awarded the contract at the Pawnee Agency for 65 head of cows, twelve yoke of oxen, 525 bushels of corn, 375 bushels of oats, some pine lumber, and 200,000 shingles. SCHIFFBAUER BROS. were awarded the contract for salt and brooms.
A Leavenworth firm received the contract for the balance, being oil, putty, glass, etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 27, 1878.
A. A. NEWMAN sold 8,000 pounds of boneless shoulders and smoked hams to James Boice, of Lake City, Colorado, last week for eight cents per pound, and Schiffbauer Brothers furnished him a large quantity of eggs at five cents per dozen. These hams will go up the mountains on pack mules.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 6, 1878.
J. C. TOPLIFF is now helping the Schiffbauer boys in their spring rush of business. The boys are fortunate in securing so valuable a person as J. C.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 6, 1878.
Another deserter of the rank and file, Mr. Charles Schiffbauer, of the Green Front grocery store, took passage on Tisdale's accommodation yesterday morning for Kansas City and St. Louis. Everybody thought Charley would be one of the boys as long as he stayed with us, but here he goes in answer to a little epistle from one more tender than the fairest of the fair. While absent he will have a surgical operation performed on the limb that has been troubling him so much. The trouble arises from a pistol wound received while scaling the breastworks of Fort Arbuckle during the Indian war of 1875.
[CITY MARKET: CORRECTED TO DATE BY SCHIFFBAUER BROTHERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 13, 1878.
Apples, per bushel, $2.50
Potatoes, per bushel, $1.00 @ $1.25
Eggs, per dozen, 8 cents.
Butter, per lb., 12 @ 15 cents.
FLOUR. [Per 100 lbs.]
XXXX, choice, $2.75
XXX, $2.50
XX, $2.25
Graham flour, $2.50
Buckwheat flour, $5.00
Corn Meal, bolted, $1.25
Corn Meal, unbolted, $1.00
"A" Coffee Sugar, 7 lbs. for $1.00
"C" Coffee Sugar, 7 lbs. for $1.00
N. O. Coffee Sugar, extra fine, 7-1/2 lbs. for $1.00
No. O. Sugar Brown, 8 lbs. for $1.00
Golden Rio Coffee, 3-1/2 lbs. for $1.00
Green Rio Coffee, 3-3/4 lbs. for $1.00
Green Rio Coffee, common, 4 lbs. for $1.00
O. G. Java Coffee, 3 lbs. for $1.00
South Carolina Rice, 8 lbs. for $1.00
Navy Beans, 15 lbs. for $1.00
Dried Apples, 10 lbs. for $1.00
Dried Peaches, 9 lbs. for $1.00
Starch, per lb., 12-1/2 @ 15 cents.
Sugar Cured Hams, per lb., 12-1/2 @ 15 cents.
Bacon, per lb., 9 @ 11 cents.
Crackers, per lb., 10 @ 20 cents.
Rope, 12-1/2 @ 20 cents.
Rope, cotton, 30 cents.
N. Y. Cheese, per lb., 20 cents.
Green Tea, per lb., 60 @ $1.60
Japan Tea, per lb., 80 @ 1.25
Oolong Tea, per lb., 50 @ $1.00
Salt, per bbl., $3.75
Salt, per lb., 2 cents.
Coal Oil, per gallon, 40 cents.
Sorghum, per gallon, 50 @ 60 cents.
Syrup, per gallon, 65 @ $1.25
Vinegar, per gallon, 40 @ 50 cents.
Lard, per lb., 10 @ 12-1/2 cents.
Corn, per bushel, 18 @ 25 cents.
Oats, per bushel, 25 cents.
HIDES.
Green, Butcher and Country, 3 @ 4-1/2 cents.
Green Salt, 5 @ 5-1/2 cents.
Dry Flint, 10 @ 13 cents.
MEAT MARKET.
Choice Beefsteak, 10 cents.
Choice Pork Steak, 10 cents.
Choice Mutton Steak, 10 cents.
Choice Veal Steak, 10 cents.
Beef Cattle, gross, 2 @ 2-1/2 cents.
Hogs, gross, 3 cents.
Mutton Sheep, $1.50 @ $3.00
Arkansas City Traveler, March 13, 1878.
If you want to see something nice, go to Schiffbauer Bros. and examine their new stock of glass and W. G. ware.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 13, 1878.
We are retailing Flour at the following prices:
XXXX, $2.75
XXX, $2.50
XX, $2.25
To persons wishing to purchase Flour in the quantity, we will make a liberal discount on the above price. SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 13, 1878.
FOR A GENUINE ASSORTMENT OF GARDEN SEEDS, go to Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 13, 1878.
SCHIFFBAUER BROS. want 1,500 bushels of No. 1 corn, for which they will pay the highest market price in goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 20, 1878.
We were favored last week with visits from several distinguished gentlemen from the Territory in the persons of Agent A. C. Williams of the Wichita Agency, Agent Searing of the Pawnee Agency, and Mr. Hopkins and Tom Finney of Osage Agency.
Agent Williams came up on business connected with his department, and to see his new sons-in-law and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Schiffbauer and J. A. Stafford and wife. Mrs. Williams accompanied him. We believe this is the first leave of absence Mr. Williams has accepted since he took charge of the Wichitas. He meets many old friends at this place.
Agent Searing was compelled to make a trip on official business, which he transacted in a short time and returned. Mr. McFarland accompanied him. The entire community, and especially those at the Pawnee Agency, regret that Mr. Searing is not to be retained in the Indian service, as he is a thorough business gentleman.
Mr. Hopkins and Tom Finney seemed perfectly at home, and made it pleasant for all to meet them again. From them we learned that Agent Beede intended coming up with them, but was delayed.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 20, 1878.
CHARLES SCHIFFBAUER has undergone the surgical examination of his leg at Kansas City, to extract a ball that was received more than two years ago from the careless handling of a pistol in the hands of a friend. The bone had been fearfully fractured, and those that witnessed the surgical operation speak of it as being a very difficult one. He is now recovering as rapidly as could be expected, and will return in about a month with a sound limb. The surgeons express the opinion that had it remained many months longer, he would have had to have it amputated.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1878.
NOTICE. One month after date of this issue, I extend a challenge to Arkansas City for a foot race of a mile; C. M. Scott to judge at start and outcome. Respectfully,
Arkansas City Traveler, April 10, 1878.
SCHIFFBAUER BROS. want corn.
Winfield Courier, April 18, 1878.
Wm. Gibby and wife to F. P. Schiffbauer, 9, 10, and 11, block 81, Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 24, 1878.
COAL OIL only 35 cents per gallon at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 24, 1878.
10 lbs. of sugar for one dollar at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 24, 1878.
4 papers of choice seeds for 25 cents at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 24, 1878.
New goods and new prices at Schiffbauer Bros.
Schiffbauer Bros. buy more butter, eggs, potatoes, corn, and general country produce, and pay a better price than any house on the border.
Pay your money and take your 3-1/2 lb., 4 lb., or 4-1/2 lb. coffee for $1.00 at Schiffbauer Bros.
Green, dried, and canned apples as low as the lowest at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 1, 1878.
FIVE WAGONS loaded with salt from East Saginaw, Michigan, drove up to Schiffbauer's grocery last Sunday, and we have noticed equal amounts left at H. Godehard's, Pierce & McLaughlin's, Hoyt & Speers', and Houghton & Mantor will soon have a like amount--and this, too, when salt just as good can be manufactured at Salt City, within nine miles of this place. Someone should engage in the business, as it would surely pay.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 1, 1878.
10 lbs. of sugar for one dollar at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 1, 1878.
4 papers of Church's soda for 25 cents at Schiffbauer Bros.
The Daily Winfield Courier, Saturday Morning, May 11, 1878.
F. P. Schiffbauer, of the firm of Schiffbauer Bros., of Arkansas City, is attending court in the capacity of witness in the case of the State vs. W. H. Bilson.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 15, 1878.
THE MAN who borrowed a scoop shovel from Schiffbauer Bros. will please return the same immediately and save costs.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 5, 1878.
NEW WAGONS, NEW MACHINES, AND NEW HARDWARE AT SCHIFFBAUER BROS. & CO.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 5, 1878.
CHARLES SCHIFFBAUER returned from Kansas City last week, after an absence of three months, in charge of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and the medical fraternity of the Sisters' Hospital. The cause of his absence was to have a ball extracted from his leg, received from the careless handling of a pistol by a soldier at Fort Sill.
The operation was a very severe and difficult one, but under the skillful management of Dr. Taylor, a man remarkably renowned, and of whom Mr. Schiffbauer formed a high respect, he has recovered sufficiently to go about on crutches. Charley never tires of speaking of the kind treatment from the Sisters of Saint Joseph, to whom he feels very grateful for their untiring efforts in attending his wants.
[LIST OF ADVERTISING BUSINESS HOUSES: ARKANSAS CITY & WINFIELD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 12, 1878.
Houghton & McLaughlin, Dry Goods, etc.
James Wilson, Dry Goods, etc.
M. S. Faris, Dry Goods, etc.
Boyer & Wallis, Winfield, Clothing.
Schiffbauer Brothers, Groceries, Queensware.
Hermann Godehard, Groceries, Queensware.
Hoyt & Speers, Groceries, Queensware.
Houghton & Mantor, Groceries and Clothing.
E. D. Eddy, Drugs, Oils, Medicines.
J. A. Loomis, Drugs, Oils, Medicines.
L. H. Gardner, Drugs, Oils, Medicines.
Peter Pearson, Furniture, Picture Frames.
Benedict & Brother, Hardware, Machines.
Schiffbauer Bros. & Co., Hardware, Machines.
C. R. Sipes, Stoves and Tinware.
Finney, Stanton & Hopkins, Livery.
W. H. Walker, Livery.
Harter & Hill, Winfield, Livery.
Albert Horn, Boots and Shoes.
A. A. Newman, Water Mills, Flour and feed.
Grimes & Woolyard, Steam Flour and Saw Mill.
E. Birnbaum, Winfield, Cigar Manufacturer.
T. A. Wilkinson, Winfield, Lumber Dealer.
Cowley County Bank: W. M. Sleeth, President; H. P. Farrar, Cashier.
Citizens's Bank, Winfield: J. C. McMullen, Pres.
F. N. Earl, Blacksmith and wagon maker.
Sifford & Hutchins, Blacksmith and wagon maker.
Kendall Smith, Blacksmith and wagon maker.
Sheppard & Reed, Physicians.
Dr. J. H. Griffith, Physician.
Dr. A. Trim, Physician.
John A. Alexander, Physician.
Mrs. D. B. Hartsock, Millinery Goods.
Mrs. E. Watson, Millinery, dress making.
J. D. Pryor, Winfield, Loan Agent.
Curns & Manser, Winfield, Loan Agent.
A. J. Mosley, Winfield, Loan Agent.
Huey & Mitchell, Loan Agents.
J. A. Loomis, Loan Agent.
C. R. Mitchell, Attorney and Counselor.
James Christian, Attorney and Counselor.
Amos Walton, Attorney and Counselor.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 12, 1878.
Want it understood that Winfield, or any one else in the valley, can't undersell them in Groceries, Queensware, etc., and when you want correct prices in their line of goods, call on them, for you can rely on what they tell you. They are selling A No. 1 Rio Coffee at 5 lbs. for the dollar; and you can be assured that the goods are just as represented, and not old and stale, as they buy from first hands and new goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 12, 1878.
YOU can get that good Rio Coffee at 20 cents per lb. at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 12, 1878.
Wishing to reduce our large stock of Groceries, Queensware, etc., we will, for the next 25 days, sell regardless of cost, in order to reduce our stock before moving into our new store room. Respectfully yours, SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
[SCHIFFBAUER BROS. & CO.: PURCHASE S. P. CHANNELL STOCK.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 12, 1878.
HAVING PURCHASED THE ENTIRE STOCK OF HARDWARE, etc., from S. P. CHANNELL, we would respectfully call the attention of our friends to the fact that they can buy Farming Implements, Hardware, etc., at the old stand, and can do fully as well as at Winfield or any other town south of Wichita. Those wishing Grain Drills and Plows for this fall's work can do as well by buying of us as of anybody. We will handle this fall the celebrated Sucker State Grain Drill, and we will warrant it to give perfect satisfaction in every respect. Respectfully, SCHIFFBAUER BROS. & CO.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 19, 1878.
MESSRS. SCHIFFBAUER BROS. have received the contract for building a commissary for the Ponca Indian supplies, to be located at Dean's ranch, on Salt Fork. Dimensions, 70 x 24 feet, one story. Frank Schiffbauer started to Wichita with 12 teams, on Monday last, to purchase and bring down the lumber necessary to fill their contract.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 19, 1878.
MR. D. R. INGRAM, a member of the U. P. Board of Publication, of Pittsburgh, Pa., made us a pleasant call last Monday. Mr. Ingram is here to look at the country, its prospects, etc., at the instance of his old friend, C. Schiffbauer, and expresses himself as delighted with the beautiful panorama he beheld in Southern Kansas, and the Walnut and Arkansas Valleys in particular, and if our prospects brighten, we have no doubt that Mr. Ingram will settle permanently amongst us.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 19, 1878.
GENERAL McNEIL is still devoting his time to the hungry Ponca Indians. He will con-tract for the erection of a commissary building 24 feet wide, 70 feet long, and 12 feet high, to be erected on the Ponca reserve near Dean's ranch, about thirty miles south of this place, where about three hundred of the tribe are now located on a 35,000 acre reserve. Beef, sugar, and coffee are issued to them in amounts of about $100 per week. The Dean boys furnish the beef, and Schiffbauer Bros., the groceries. They have contracted to furnish them 10,000 pounds of flour, 1,000 pounds of coffee, and 2,000 pounds of sugar.
[FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC PLANNED.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 19, 1878.
Committee on furnishing swings, croquet sets, boats, etc.
W. J. Peed, Will Alexander, Charles M. Swarts, J. C. Topliff, Mr. Knight, William Parker, R. Turner, James Pierce, Frank Schiffbauer, Edmund G. Gray, Frank Speer, E. D. Eddy, and I. H. Bonsall.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 26, 1878.
The lumber for the Ponca commissary house went down yesterday. Schiffbauer Bros. have the contract, and Parker & Canfield are building it.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 26, 1878.
That enterprising and reliable firm, Schiffbauer Bros. & Co., are moving their stock of groceries and queensware across the street to their new quarters, this week, and will soon be settled in the room formerly occupied by S. P. Channell. Talk about a caravan of goods! The amount of lumber, hardware, etc., received by this firm in addition to their supply of groceries, is simply immense. They are determined to control the trade.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, July 3, 1878.
For years our people have talked of navigation on the Arkansas River from Little Rock or Fort Smith to this place. The columns of this paper have been freely used by numerous parties in attempting to prove the practicability of running a line of steamboats on the "raging Arkansas," and in these communications statistics from all over the country have been put forth to convince the people that the saving in the cost of transportation was of such magnitude as to justify the outlay of a good round sum in experimenting. The "shovers of the quill" pictured in glowing colors the immense advantages river navigation would give the town, county, and the whole of Southern Kansas--the entire State, we may say, for that which benefits one portion of the State benefits all, directly or indirectly.
Railroads were desirable, it is true, for the building up of a town, and for carrying away the surplus of farm products; but transportation by water was the "consummation devoutly to be wished," as thereby the farmers would be enabled to sell their produce at a nearer and much better market. It has been clearly proved that where one town prospers through the means of a railroad, half a dozen excel it through the advantages possessed in having a water outlet.
In all the efforts of our people to satisfactorily demonstrate that the Arkansas is a navigable stream for boats of light draught, they have met with most bitter opposition and ridicule at times from the towns remote from the river's banks--and even the press from some of the towns have seen fit to hurl lance after lance at the handful of men at the mouth of the Walnut who were struggling for the advancement of the whole country as well as for the good of the city of Arkansas City.
Our citizens have sent representatives to Washington, in order to enlist the sympathies of our Congressional delegates, but until quite recently these Congressmen have displayed a singular apathy in a question of such commercial importance.
They preferred to vote yes on the appropriation bills before that August body, whether it be for draining some man's cow yard in the East, or for building a cordwood landing on the Missouri or Mississippi, but would not try for an appropriation to help the thousands of people who would be benefitted by the improvement of the Arkansas.
One tenth of the useless expenditures on wild cat railroads which have been sanctioned by Congress would put a line of steamers on this river and build all the landings between our city and the mouth of the river. Still those in power remained inactive and apparently disinterested.
Nearly three years ago Messrs. Berkey, now of Salt City, and Wintin built a pine flat boat at this place, loaded it with flour, and started for Little Rock. It was purely a venture, and a private one. Both parties were satisfied that a boat could go down the river with a good load, and they realized that the best way to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of everyone was to make the trip, or trial. It would furthermore serve to draw the attention of the people of Arkansas to the incalculable good to be drawn from the success of those engaged in the work. The boat started in low water, but after the first two or three days little or no trouble was experienced in making the trip.
Well can we remember the Sunday morning when they were advertised to start. The bridge over the Arkansas was crowded with spectators eager to see the first boat from Arkansas City start for the South, and the churches were mainly filled with empty benches.
News from that unassuming flat boat was watched for with as intense interest as though the lives of all on board were in peril. This enterprise was not a success financially, but it was the cause of sending Mr. Samuel Hoyt east the following summer--the Centennial Summer--with instructions to do all in his power to get a boat to come up to this point. Mr. Hoyt went to Ohio, where he purchased a light draught steamboat, and engaged a captain and crew to make the trip.
They steamed down the Ohio and into the Mississippi, the father of rivers, and thence down to the mouth of the Arkansas. Here they experienced considerable trouble with high water, as the engine was not powerful enough to work against the strong current of the Arkansas, but after a delay of several weeks they got as far up as Little Rock, where the boat was abandoned, it having become evident that it was not the right sort of a boat for this river.
The failure of this enterprise was a damper on the spirits of our people, and the enemies of the project crowed louder than ever over our loss. It was considerable of a loss, as the boat cost three thousand dollars, and only sold for three hundred--not to mention the expenses of Mr. Hoyt during the many weeks of his absence.
Not entirely discouraged, however, several parties in this vicinity have been constantly writing to prominent men in Little Rock, in the hopes of reviving the interest in this great project, and our representative in Congress, the Hon. Thomas Ryan, has taken the trouble to work up an appropriation of $30,000 for the purpose of a survey of the river from Little Rock to Wichita--the result of which was, an enterprising and wealthy firm of that city, Messrs. Eisenmayer & Co., together with other gentlemen, exerted themselves in the cause, and chartered a steamboat to make the trip. To do this, quite a sum was made up to protect the boat from loss, and an agent of the firm, Mr. Charles Schierholz, was sent up here to buy old wheat for shipment.
The news that the steamboat "Aunt Sally" had started from Little Rock reached here Tuesday, the 25th of June, and from that time the topic of conversation has been nothing but steamboat. Even now there were many who openly laughed at the idea of a steamboat coming to our city, and considerately informed us that if we held our breath until that boat arrived, it would be a long while ere we breathed.
Those who had been friends to the enterprise hoped on, though hardly daring to express their convictions that their hopes would be realized. "Have you heard anything from the steamboat?" was asked every minute in the day almost, and though the answer was always in the negative, their expectations continued to raise with each passing day.
Last Saturday an Indian brought the startling news that the boat was seen to pass the Osage Agency on Friday, and that it was then past Kaw Agency without a doubt. Still those of little faith ridiculed the possibility of such a thing. Saturday afternoon some even claimed that they heard the whistle of the steamer and everybody was on the qui vive for news. On Sunday morning groups of men could be seen on the houses, with strong field glasses, looking for the tell tale smoke, and at about 9 o'clock, while many were leisurely taking their late Sabbath breakfasts, their ears were startled by a loud, though hoarse, sound in the direction of the river, which men familiar with such sounds instantly recognized as the whistle of a steamboat.
For a space of a minute or two, probably, nothing was heard, when one of the wildest yells that ever ascended to the empyrean rose from all over the town. Everything was confusion, and the men engaged in a mad race for the livery stables, each anxious to secure a conveyance. Soon another and louder whistle from dear old "Aunt Sally" nearly upset everybody within hearing, and the town just cut loose and ran for Harmon's ford, where the great column of smoke told us the precious receptacle was resting.
Excitement! There wasn't a sane person in the crowd of three hundred men, women, and children who went stringing down to the water. Arrived at the ford, we saw the long looked for "Aunt Sally."
There may be nothing wonderful in the appearance of a small river packet, built for the plantation business of the south. Many of the spectators on that Sunday morning have seen some of the handsomest crafts that ever rested on water; have spent days and nights in those magnificent vessels that sail in the great chain of northern lakes, and have crossed the mighty ocean, the while taking their ease in the most superb staterooms that can be fitted up for the convenience of mortals; but we seriously doubt if any of them ever experienced so much pleasure as they did when they gazed on the form of "Aunt Sally," and realized that the navigation of the Arkansas River was no longer problematical, but an accomplished fact.
Cheer after cheer rent the air, and the crew of eight that had been first to make this trip were received with open arms. Men, who heretofore had been first to church, forgot that this was the Lord's day, and that the preacher stood in the pulpit waiting to break the bread of life to their hungry souls. For once their spiritual appetites were appeased, and for fear that gnawing sensation, peculiar to famishing souls, would assert itself before they were through with the hand shaking, several buggies were supplied with enough "spirits" to revive the fainting ones. This was a better sermon to the lost of our community than was ever thundered from any pulpit in the land, and one whose effect would be lasting.
After an hour of talking with the river men, everybody was invited on board, and in a few minutes we were placidly gliding along the smooth surface of our beautiful Walnut River. And just imagine our sensations! We felt deliciously; felt as if "our back was buttered, and a convoy of angels, with rainbow-tinted wings, were pouring golden syrup upon our head until it trickled down even into our brogans;" or as if we had been intended for peach marmalade and spoiled in the cooking. Thrills of ecstasying joy coursed through our system like a two-year-old goat going uphill. We felt as though we had been let loose at a picnic dinner before anybody else was in sight. Felt better than after a Saturday night with Col. Bennett, Capt. Leach, and Evarts, the Secretary. In fact, we were felled, stunned, overwhelmed, and dum-fuzzled.
We wanted to see the man who said our river wasn't navigable, and then wanted to see him slapped into a straight-jacket for lunacy. We wanted to see him kicked by a jackass, though we were willing to let the contract out to someone else. We wanted--pshaw! We didn't want anything, only to be let severely alone, that we might contemplate upon the future of Arkansas City, that sits on a hill, and from her throne of beauty is yet destined to rule the commercial world of Southern Kansas.
Glancing down the vista of time, and gazing into the now almost certain future, we saw a glorious fulfillment of the promises made in our emigration circulars, and felt that though we had fought for this for years, and against home opposition, too, still we were blessed beyond our desserts. Time and again had our faith weakened, and in despairing tones, we could cry out, "How long, O Lord, how long?" and then we would read a few kind and friendly (!) notices in the Winfield, El Dorado, and Wichita papers relative to a tub at Arkansas City that could float on a heavy dew.
But "he laughs best who laughs last." Sneak into your holes, you insignificant, twinkling, inland towns, and never dare to stand in the broad, effulgent rays sent forth by a seaport city. Yes, pull your holes in after you, and leave not a trace of your miserable hamlets on the face of the earth. To fetch your metropolitan sportsman down here, and ere he returns he can "a tale unfold that will harrow up your soul, and make each individual hair stand up like quills upon the fretful porcupine." Then come down yourself and you will go back firm in the belief that "verily, the half had not been told," you will feel like pulling the "blue gingham apron of the sky" over your pale, dim little phizzes and keeping dark. The supply of greens will even fail, and the dilapidated carcass of the old woman with a case knife will breathe her last in one of your mud puddles, and rolling up her eyes like a dying duck in a thunderstorm, will pass o'er the jasper sea, and her history and yours will be as a tale that is told.
After the trip in the morning, the gentlemen connected with the boat, viz: Captains Barker and Lewis, proprietors; Messrs. Chapman and Smith, pilots; Mr. Colton, citizen of Little Rock, and Mr. Baird were driven uptown, and the crowd stopping at Schiffbauer's store, the doors were thrown open, and they filed in to partake of--well, there was a general good feeling pervading the people, and they did justice to all that was handed out. By this time the hotel man warned them that it was time for attending to the "solids" required by the inner man, and they repaired to the Central Avenue, the guests of Mr. Chas. Schiffbauer, who sustained the reputation for liberality that this firm has gained.
In the afternoon the country people poured in from all quarters, as the news spread like wild fire that the steamboat was here, and that an excursion would be given at four o'clock.
At the appointed time the banks on either side of the river were lined with those anxious for a trip on the first steamboat that ever came up to Arkansas City.
At five o'clock the boat shoved off, with three hundred and seventeen persons aboard, and gave them a delightful voyage, while our brass band favored them with some of the finest music they had. Truly it was a pleasant sight, and an occasion long to be remembered by the participants.
The day ended as quietly as it had begun, and with the exception that the people were gathered in groups, earnestly discussing the pros and cons of the case, no one would have supposed anything unusual had occurred.
And now for the boat and the trip from Little Rock. The "Aunt Sally" (God bless her!) is a regular river packet heretofore plying between Perryville, Arkansas, and Little Rock, carrying cotton mostly. Her length is 85 feet, width 18 feet, and she draws 12 inches light and 18 inches loaded. At the registering office at Memphis she is registered at a capacity of 65 tons. She is owned by Captains Barker and Lewis, both of whom are river men of large experience. They left Little Rock on Tuesday, 18th inst., and reached Ft. Smith the Friday following, a distance of 280 or 300 miles. Left Ft. Smith on Friday, the 21st, and reached this place Sunday morning, the 31st of June, though they could have been here Saturday night as well. The report of every man on board the boat is that they had no difficulty in coming up, and they were surprised a steamer had not been up here years ago. The current is strong and swift, but with a boat built especially for a trade with this part of the country, they could make a round trip in eighteen days. In coming from Ft. Smith here they ran but 107 hours, and estimate the distance at about 450 or 500 miles.
The plan in navigating this river is to run a line of barges. A solid, compact boat, with a powerful engine, could make a fortune soon in plying between this point and Little Rock. The fact is self-evident, yet a few figures may not be uninteresting. The pine flooring which our people buy costs but $15 per thousand in Little Rock, and we have to pay $60 for the same quality at Wichita. Pressed hay cannot be bought there for less than $15 or $18 per ton, while we can lay it down at the wharf here for $5. Corn is worth 60 cents per bushel there, and in two months you can buy all you want for fifteen cents per bushel. Again, the towns around here and the agencies south of us in the Territory create a demand for an immense amount of groceries, etc., which trade Little Rock may as well have as to let St. Louis have it, while the saving in freight would buy a boat or two in a little while.
But there is no need of enlarging upon the benefits from an outlet by water. The people must see it in this light, and ere long we shall see a regular line of steamers plying between Little Rock and Arkansas City. Amen.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 3, 1878.
IF YOU WANT to sell your bacon, you had better bring it in to Schiffbauer Bros. & Co., or they will have to send East for it, as they want a large quantity.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 3, 1878.
HOOP IT UP, LIZA JANE! Green Front is now a thing of the past, and waves no more; but we need not tell where we are, for everyone knows already, that they can find us and our low prices just across the street in the brick. Come and see us often. Respectfully,
Arkansas City Traveler, July 3, 1878.
4 lbs. soda, 5 lbs. coffee, 9 lbs. choice brown sugar, etc., for one dollar at Schiffbauer Bros. & Co.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 3, 1878.
THINGS WERE LIVELY on the Walnut soon after the arrival of the steamer "Aunt Sally" on Sunday, but nothing compared with the rush to Schiffbauer Bros. & Co. after the arrival of their caravan of new goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 3, 1878.
NEARLY every team in the country for the past week has been busy--"loaded for Schiffbauer," being the universal cry. That firm has been shipping lumber to Ponca Agency, and employs all the teams they can get.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 3, 1878.
JAMES RIDENOUR is now fixed in Schiffbauer's new room, and is prepared to do all work in his line. There isn't a better jeweler and engraver than Jim in Southern Kansas, added to which is the fact that a better or more accommodating man never breathed.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 10, 1878.
OH, MY! Where are all those folks going? Why to Schiffbauer Bros. & Co. to buy the best groceries and hardware at bed rock prices.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 10, 1878.
AUNT SALLY is gone, but Schiffbauer boys are still on hand with bargains for every one.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 10, 1878.
SCHIFFBAUERS have sent thirteen teams to the railroad for the bridge material. Two loads came in last Monday.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 31, 1878.
FOR SALE. A Furst & Bradley sulky plow, nearly new, for 2 or 3 horses. Cheap at Schiffbauer Bros. & Co.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 7, 1878.
F. P. SCHIFFBAUER drives the "toniest" team in town.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 14, 1878.
SCHIFFBAUER, BROS. & CO. want corn and oats.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 14, 1878.
WANTED. Three good girls to do the house work in small families. Apply at Schiffbauer Bros. Store.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 14, 1878.
BUTTER, EGGS, AND BACON wanted by Schiffbauer Bros. & Co.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 21, 1878.
BACON. Schiffbauer Bros. are paying nine cents for bacon. Bring it in.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 21, 1878.
First Boat to arrive with a full load of Staple and Fancy Groceries FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Also, a large assortment of Glass and Queensware, Hardware, and Agricultural Implements of all kinds by the first train from New York, for
and will be sold at astonishingly low prices.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 28, 1878.
Ahead of all others. We keep on hand at all times a full and complete assortment of goods in the above lines, which we will sell at astonishingly low prices, for Cash. On agricultural implements, we give satisfactory time. Parties will do well to call and see us before purchasing elsewhere.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 4, 1878.
Schiffbauer Bros. received one car load of salt and one car load of wagons this week, besides groceries and hardware.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 11, 1878.
For a nice sugar-cured ham, fresh groceries of all kinds received daily, call on Schiffbauer Bros. & Co. at the "little brick" store.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 11, 1878.
The best and most goods for the least money at Schiffbauer Bros'. Anything from a curry-comb to a threshing machine.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 11, 1878.
Twenty-five farm wagons were hauled in town Monday for Schiffbauer Bros. and twelve have been sold already.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 18, 1878.
Frank Schiffbauer and wife returned from a trip to Ft. Sill and the several Indian Agencies last week. Mr. A. C. Williams returned with them.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 25, 1878.
WICHITA SOAP. Hoyt & Speers and Schiffbauer Bros. keep the celebrated Wichita Soap. Four bars for a quarter.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 2, 1878.
Chas. Schiffbauer was called to Winfield last Saturday, he being one of the gentlemen delegated to count the money in the county treasurer's possession.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 2, 1878.
Mr. Charles Schiffbauer now carries a handsome and unique cane made from the cactus plant. It is a present from an appreciative friend in Kansas City, and is ornamented with a silver head.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 2, 1878.
We would again call attention to the miserable condition of the old portion of the Arkansas River bridge. The floor is thoroughly rotten, and it is positively dangerous for a team to cross while it is in this condition. Charley Schiffbauer's horse came near breaking its leg because of stepping through one of the many holes, last Sunday, in that portion of the bridge. It is a disgrace to the township at present, and should be immediately and thoroughly repaired.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 9, 1878.
We again call the attention of everybody in the city and country to the fact that the building of the steamboat is progressing steadily, and desire to call particular attention to the fact that these parties deserve such aid as the farmers and city feel that they can give. Farmers desiring to donate wheat can deliver it to Messrs. Schiffbauer Bros. & Co., or to Wm. Speers at the mill--not to be delivered to the parties building the boat until the boat is ready for her first trip. She will be loaded, and her first trip down the river will be an attempt to reach Little Rock with a load of wheat.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1878.
HIGHEST cash price for dry and green hides at Schiffbauer's grocery.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1878.
Sale of Eckles' horse, wagon, etc., on Schiffbauer's execution, Saturday, Oct. 26th.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1878.
Judge McDonald attended the Schiffbauer-Eckles trial last Friday as attorney for Schiffbauer Bros. & Co.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1878.
Twenty teams driven by Ponca Indians were loaded with corn and oats by Schiffbauer Bros. last Friday.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1878.
Donations of grain for the steamboat can be left with Schiffbauer & Co., to be loaded on the boat when she is ready to move.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1878.
The trial of Schiffbauer Bros. against Eckles, for attempting to abscond to defraud creditors, resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff. Judge McDonald appeared for the Messrs. Schiffbauer, and Mitchell and Walton were attorneys for the defendant.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 31, 1878.
Schiffbauer's grocery is becoming a power in the land. The amount of grain, hides, and produce they handle is astonishing, and they have almost supplied the northern part of the Territory with groceries this fall.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 31, 1878.
Some thieves came into town Monday night and stole one pair of boots, one pair of shoes, and a box of sweet potatoes from Houghton & Mantor, and relieved Lafe McLaughlin of a can of oysters and three pair of gloves. They then adjourned to Frank Schiffbauer's and helped themselves to a set of harness, curry comb, and brush. The men were seen in the early part of the evening, and will probably be identified.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 6, 1878.
Some of them call it Sniff builders; and Sniff balls, but it is Schiffbauer's all the same where the people all go, to get good bargains you know, and that's so, by joe.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 20, 1878.
Wheat for the boat can be delivered at Schiffbauer Bros. store.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 27, 1878.
An ox train of twelve wagons passed through town on Friday evening, on their way to Ft. Sill. They were loaded with flour that our enterprising townsman, A. A. Newman, had contracted to supply the Indian service. After taking on a quantity of groceries at Schiffbauer's, they camped on the south side of town. Now is the time to strike for the Santa Fe railroad.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 11, 1878.
MARRIED. At Kansas City, Missouri, December 2nd, 1878, Charles Schiffbauer, of Arkansas City, Kansas, and Miss Mary Chamberlain, of the former city. The happy couple left immediately for St. Louis, and will be absent until about the Holidays.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 25, 1878.
Charles Schiffbauer returned from Kansas City last Thursday with a bride. Charles is gay and festive as usual.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 25, 1878.
All persons indebted to Schiffbauer Bros. & Co. must settle their accounts before Jan. 1st, 1879, or action will be commenced immediately thereafter. This is fair warning.
[ADS: CALLED "SPECIALS."]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
CORN WANTED at SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Choice Oat meal at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 15, 1879.
Still they come. Another car load of fine salt at Schiffbauer Bros. Very cheap.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.
Wish to inform their patrons that they are in the field with all the latest Improved Machinery in the Market. They hold the CELEBRATED NICHOLS & SHEPARD VIBRATOR THRESHING MACHINE, Which all must acknowledge the most Perfect Grain Saving Machine in the Market. They are also Agents for the J. I. CASE MACHINE.
In Sulky PLOWS, -WE HANDLE THE- COR, MARSH, CANTON CLIPPER, -AND-
HAPGOOD, which comprise all the Leading Sulkies in the Market All of which we Warrant to do GOOD WORK OR NO SALE!.
IN WALKING PLOWS, CULTIVATORS, SHOVEL PLOWS, ETC., OUR STOCK
IS FULL AND COMPLETE.
IN GRAIN DRILLS, -WE HAVE THE- SUCKER STATE, which has given Universal Satisfaction wherever tried. We offer the above at Less Figures than any House in
We also keep constantly on hand a full Stock of Shelf Hardware and Garden Tools. And Last but not Least, we will say that we are -Absolute- HEADQUARTERS -FOR- GROCERIES AND QUEENSWARE.
WE DEFY COMPETITION in this Line, and every fair-minded Farmer will tell you that the prices of this line of goods very materially changed soon after our opening doors in your market.
Soliciting a call from you before making your purchases, we are Very Truly Yours,
Arkansas City Traveler, February 5, 1879.
Schiffbauer Bros. received from the Smith Wagon Company, of Pekin, Illinois, three large log wagons, made to order, for the Ponca Agency. They have also just received a car load of farming implements of all kinds.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 26, 1879.
We wish to call the attention of parents to a bad practice followed by some of the town boys. The window lights in the TRAVELER office, also the lights in the stores occupied by both Schiffbauer and O. P. Houghton have recently been broken by boys throwing shot from slings carried for amusement.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
T. H. McLaughlin is preparing to build a dwelling on the corner directly south of Frank Schiffbauer's.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
The old building on the corner west of the TRAVELER office will be removed onto the vacant lots between Godehard's and Frank Schiffbauer's, where it will be repaired for a dwelling.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 19, 1879.
We want Butter, Eggs, and Oats. SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
1000 bushels potatoes wanted at SCHIFFBAUER BROS. for cash.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.
Please stop and figure a little with us on Implements as you go along, and if we can't knock the sand from under any offer you have had, we don't ask your trade. Cost is all we want. Find us at P. O. SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1879
SCHIFFBAUER BROS. have a new safe, weighing 2,000 pounds.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.
If you have any sorghum for sale, bring it to SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879
Chas. Schiffbauer has purchased the Berry property.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1879
Frank Schiffbauer just returned from a successful trip to the Territory looking up trade. We are headquarters for Territory trade, and don't forget it.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 30, 1879.
Seven teams loaded last week at Schiffbauer Bros. with supplies for the Territory.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 28, 1879.
N. J. Fullerlove and wife to Schiffbauer Bros., lts. 24, 25 and 26, blk. 72, Ark. City.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 28, 1879
If the man who examined the empty razor case at Schiffbauer's on Monday last will return, he can see the razor he desired.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1879.
Frank Schiffbauer, and wife, went down to the Pawnee Agency last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1879.
Schiffbauer Bro's. have built the largest corn crib in the valley, are paying the highest market price for corn.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 18, 1879.
Also a full assortment of LEGAL BLANKS, All of which will be sold cheaper than Ever Before for Cash. Call and see me.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 18, 1879.
Trot in your Old Corn to Schiffbauer Bros. if you want to get rid of it this year.
Don't leave all your wealth for descendants to quarrel over, but spend some for Choice Groceries at Schiffbauer Bros.
BRING IN YOUR CORN. We want 1,500 bushels of corn, for which we will pay MORE THAN ANY ONE ELSE IN THE CITY, either in cash or in trade. Yours respectfully,
Arkansas City Traveler, June 18, 1879.
Mr. Frank Schiffbauer returned from the Pawnee Agency last week and he states that the report through the country to the effect that the Pawnees had joined the Cheyennes to go north is without foundation. Everything is quiet down there and the Pawnees are at home. The effort that is being made, on the part of shysters, to get up an Indian scare is too thin to alarm an old woman. "Let us have peace."
Arkansas City Traveler, July 2, 1879.
A car load of Salt just arrived and for sale at
Arkansas City Traveler, July 2, 1879.
FINE BREECH LOADING GUNS at very low prices.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 2, 1879.
Maple Syrup at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 2, 1879.
Try the Walnut Valley Baking Powder. Schiffbauer Bros. has it.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 2, 1879.
Go to Schiffbauer Bros. for Horse Radish Powder. Only 30c. a bottle.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 9, 1879.
Don't fail to call on Schiffbauer Bros. for the famous Sucker State Drill, 10 percent cheaper than you can get them in the State.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 9, 1879.
All this way to Schiffbauer Bros. for one of the St. John Sewing Machines. These machines have gained such a reputation that we cannot supply the demand. Come at once if you wish to be served at the POST OFFICE.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 9, 1879.
Sulky Plow, nearly new, for sale, cash or plowing. Call at the Post Office.
[ARTICLE RE ARKANSAS CITY FROM CHICAGO PAPER.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879 - Front Page.
In the Chicago Commercial Advertiser of July 31, we find the following account of our thriving city.
[Part of a long article]...describing buildings, etc., in Arkansas City.
They have some fine commercial buildings, notably the Newman block, 22 x 100 feet, with O. P. Houghton's heavy general stock below and the elegantly finished and furnished Masonic hall, jointly occupied by the Blue Lodge and Chapter, above. The Channell & Haywood stone building, 24 x 100 feet, with basement, and occupied by Schiffbauer Bros., with general hardware, is in many respects the finest mercantile building in the valley.
Schiffbauer Bros. & Co. have a very heavy and complete stock of heavy and shelf hardware, stoves, tin and copper ware, and kindred goods. Their aggregate sales are heavy, and they are pronounced one of the strongest mercantile concerns of the county.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.
Messrs. Charles and Frank Schiffbauer and wives went to Caldwell last Sunday. Frank and the two ladies returned on Monday, but Charley is now taking in all the agencies and trading posts between Caldwell and Ft. Sill. The object of this trip is to induce the contractors and traders throughout that section to freight their goods by way of Arkansas City upon the completion of the Santa Fe road to this point instead of sending it from Wichita through Sumner County. Mr. Schiffbauer is confident that if the local freight for the lower country can be started this way, it will be an easy matter to secure the government freighting business, and he will offer the parties concerned such figures as to make it an inducement for them to ship by way of our city. This trade would be a big thing for Arkansas City, and we heartily wish the firm abundant success in their undertaking. These gentlemen have paid special attention of late to forwarding supplies to points in the Territory, and are always on the alert for any scheme that will increase the business of the town.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.
Charles Schiffbauer returned from the Territory last Monday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 3, 1879.
Schiffbauer Bros. received a car load of Smith wagons last week, and they are going off like hot cakes. They are selling drills at actual cost, to clear them out.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 24, 1879.
Dr. Loomis has leased the lot north of Schiffbauer's brick store, and will remove the old building and erect a new one, into which he will move his stock of drugs.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1879.
To our customers and farmers we would say that we have just received an immense stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries fresh from the market, and we propose to sell them cheaper than ever heard of in the history of the valley. We have bought them so we can do all we claim, and you need only to call and be convinced that we mean what we say. Hoping to be favored with a call from one and all We remain yours truly, SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 10, 1879.
Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer has a sister here on a visit.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 10, 1879.
RECAP: LADIES INVOLVED WITH THE LADIES' SOCIAL SOCIETY, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FESTIVAL ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
SUPPER TABLE: Mrs. J. I. Mitchell, Mrs. R. C. Haywood, Mrs. Dr. Chapel, Mrs. S. P. Channell, Mrs. C. Schiffbauer, Mrs. Matlack, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. E. B. Kager, Mrs. Dr. Kellogg, Mrs. T. H. McLaughlin, Mrs. J. T. Shepard.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 24, 1879.
TAKE HEED. All accounts and notes due must be settled at our store on or before January 1st, 1880, or they will be put in the hands of a lawyer without further notice.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 14, 1880.
Mr. H. Schiffbauer, of Atchison County, Kansas, is visiting his brothers, C. and F. P. Schiffbauer, of this place.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 14, 1880.
Charles Tollman will commence on Monday to buy wheat. Office at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.
Why don't Charley Schiffbauer put that pile of brick into a neat residence?
Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880.
A pleasant surprise was given last Saturday night in honor of Miss Chamberlain, of Kansas City, who was here on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer. A party of friends captured the house, and music and dancing and good cheer were the order of the evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.
Two trappers came in from the Territory, sold their traps to Schiffbauer Bros., and started east on Tuesday morning's train.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.
Mr. Chamberlain, of Kansas City, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 10, 1880.
Schiffbauer Bros. for merchandise, $5.30, referred to Finance Committee.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 24, 1880.
Amount of cash received by the City Clerk since March 15th, 1879, to March 14th, 1880, both inclusive.
[Note: The following is taken from a long article.]
[MOVING POST OFFICE: LETTERS CONCERNING IT.]
Arkansas City Traveler, March 31, 1880
MR. EDITOR: As an expression of public sentiment regarding the recent removal of the post office appears to be in order, allow me the privilege, through your paper, to express my views on this would be all absorbing topic.
The present location was secured and fitted up expressly for the post office with an eye singular to that purpose, and to judge from general appearance no pains were spared to render it in every particular convenient for the public.
On the other hand, the office, as everyone who was cognizant with its former location, was not in a proper place by any means, being back in the rear end of a large mercantile house where the patrons of the office were compelled to seek their mail amid piles of merchandise, stacks of flour, bacon, and rows of barrels containing salt, molasses, coal oil, etc.
I do not make mention of this through any disparagement toward the Messrs. Schiffbauer as it was the right and privilege of these gentlemen to have and keep those articles on sale in their store, but to more fully illustrate the unfitness of the former location.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 21, 1880.
Last Sunday was a day long to be remembered by the citizens of Arkansas City. The morning promised a nice day, but soon the wind began to blow at a lively rate from the south and by noon had almost reached a gale, changing to the west. Its fury did not abate until near sundown, when it changed around to the north and became more calm.
In looking over the damage done, we find it extends pretty well over the City. During the entire day the air was dense with flying sand and dust.
The awning in front of the Newman building and Schiffbauer Bros. store was blown to pieces; and in falling, broke five of the large plate glass in the front, which cost $15 each, beside the glass in the door.
[A CARD: SCHIFFBAUER BROS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 28, 1880.
A CARD. We would respectfully inform our many patrons that having taken advantage of the recent cut in freights to lay in one of the largest and best stocks of groceries, hardware, etc., ever brought to this point, we are now prepared to offer better inducements to those needing goods in our line than ever before. An inspection of our stock and prices is solicited before purchasing elsewhere. Thanking our patrons for past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same, we are respectfully yours, SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
P.S. Remember you will no longer be "embarrassed" by the presence of the Post Office in our store.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 28, 1880.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 28, 1880.
Bear in mind that you can buy Hardware, Farming Tools, Agricultural Implements, Groceries, Flour, Feed, etc., cheaper at Schiffbauer Bros. than of any firm south of Wichita.
and examine our stock of Cutlery, Revolvers, and General Merchandise. If you need anything in our line don't fail to give us a call,
we will guarantee satisfaction in all cases. We are prepared to sell you Hardware cheaper than ever before, and don't you forget it; but try us and you will
Arkansas City Traveler, April 28, 1880.
NORTH POLISH. A fountain of joy for the solace of suffering humanity during the prospective heated term, and the dispensing of soda water and other arctic refreshments was started last week by Shepard & Maxwell at their new store north of Schiffbauer's grocery. The weather being warm and the sweetened wind being dished out gratis, it is needless to remark that business was real lively for awhile. The fountain is of very elegant design and perfect in all its appointments and speaks well for the taste and enterprise of this firm.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 5, 1880.
Mrs. F. P. Schiffbauer, who has been suffering from an attack of bilious fever for several days past, we are happy to say, is now convalescent.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 5, 1880.
Schiffbauer Bros. have shipped several carloads of bones from this place during the past week, and have a wagon train loaded with the same kind of "script" now on its way here.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 12, 1880.
St. Beard's ox-train, loaded with bones for Schiffbauer Bros., arrived in town last Thursday from the Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 12, 1880.
Frank Schiffbauer says it don't make much difference whether there's a bottom in a bridge or not if you don't know it.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 19, 1880.
Twelve teams were loaded for Cheyenne Agency last week by Schiffbauer Brothers.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 19, 1880.
HARDWARE is coming down! For particulars go to SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 9, 1880.
L. Kokonut, who recently drove a herd of cattle to Coffeyville, while on the road, came in and purchased a large bill of supplies of Schiffbauer Bros. He expressed himself very much surprised at the showing made by our town and at the accommodations it afforded to all needing supplies of any kind.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 16, 1880.
Schiffbauer Bros. have something real cheap in the way of drills. Farmers should give them a call if wanting anything in that line.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 16, 1880.
Capt. Robeson, U. S. A., and company, after buying supplies of Schiffbauer Bros., started south yesterday, we presume on the lookout for Oklahomaites.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 16, 1880.
Frank Schiffbauer had a set of harness returned to him yesterday morning, which was stolen about a year ago, with a note saying: "dont accus The inosent."
It was signed "G. C. R."
Arkansas City Traveler, July 14, 1880.
The Schiffbauer Brothers are doing a brisk and constantly increasing trade with the Territory, and hardly a day passes but they load several wagons for distant points west or south.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.
Mrs. Frank Schiffbauer is in town from Hunnewell, visiting friends and relatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
Schiffbauers have a new style clothes wringer. It's a "boss."
Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.
The gentle boys have been having some more fun at Hunnewell. On Tuesday of last week a drunken Texas cowboy was setting in front of Schiffbauer's store, and seeing a barrel of coal oil on the sidewalk, he thought it would be so much fun to shoot at it, which he did forthwith. As the oil spurted out he fired again, and continued shooting until the oil was streaming from the barrel in five different places. He then broke three large panes of glass, and rolling his eyes around, declared "he hadn't had so much fun for a year." The foregoing little pleasantless, together with his losing a new revolver, cost the gentleman the snug sum of $50. Some of these fine days a cowboy will run against the biggest kind of a stump when he attempts to show himself off in the above style. Some men won't tolerate it.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Schiffbauer Bros. supplied the "rusty hardware" for the new bank building.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.
Hunnewell now has a post office of its very own, with Frank Schiffbauer as postmaster. We congratulate Frank upon his appointment, and hope in his case the pay will be commensurate with the work done. We'll be fooled if it does, though.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schiffbauer of Hunnewell spent Sunday last in the City. Frank reports business in Hunnewell for the past week as pretty good, over ten thousand head of cattle being shipped East from there in that time.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 15, 1880.
Mr. Frank Schiffbauer was brought in from Hunnewell last Friday evening, suffering considerably from neuralgia of the bowels. His many friends will be glad to learn that under good medical treatment he is rapidly convalescing.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 22, 1880.
McLaughlin Bros. have for some time run a free delivery wagon in connection with their grocery house, and now comes the firm of Schiffbauer Bros., with a brand new wagon for the same purpose. You can send your children uptown now after groceries and have the same delivered to any part of town without extra charge.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 22, 1880.
AT COST. Walking Plows and Drills for the next thirty days, in order to reduce our stock, at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 29, 1880.
Charley Schiffbauer has quit trying to blow out matches with his hat. Some fellow is likely to be standing on the outside watching all such proceedings.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 29, 1880.
One of the old-time jollifications was had last Saturday night at the Central Avenue hotel. J. C. Bennett, the favorite commercial man on the road, who travels in the interest of that well-known house, Ridenour & Baker, ordered a bountiful supply of fresh oysters, which came in on the evening train, and inviting several friends in, a jovial time was had.
The company, among whom were John Powers and I. P. Burrell, of St. Joe, Charles Schiffbauer, J. E. Miller (the Santa Fe conductor), C. M. Scott, Fred Farrar, and "yours truly," after successfully surrounding the select oysters, gathered in the office and while away the hours smoking some of Bennett's best cigars and telling the most select yarns, culled from all parts of the globe. It was an evening long to be remembered, and the "boys" left the next day with a warm spot in their hearts for the Arkansas City fellows, while all unite in a vote of thanks to that prince of good fellows, Mr. Bennett, whose guests we were. We hope to meet them all again soon, and if you'll keep quiet long enough, we'll try the "jack" story again.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 13, 1880.
Mrs. Chas. Schiffbauer returned from her visit to Kansas City last Saturday.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 20, 1880.
Frank Schiffbauer and wife, and Ed. Shepard, of Hunnewell, made the city a visit last Sunday. They returned on Monday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 27, 1880.
"Turkish Parole." For further particulars, see Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 10, 1880.
Next Saturday the fulfilling of a wager made between Charlie Schiffbauer and Dennis Harkins will take place as a result of the presidential election, the loser agreeing to carry the winner upon his back down the center of Summit street from Central to Fifth avenue.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 8, 1880.
On last Saturday, Dec. 4, Mrs. Frank Schiffbauer lost a fur boa, about six feet in length, on the Shoo Fly road, between the Arkansas River bridge and the residence of Mr. Wilson. Finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at Schiffbauer's store.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 15, 1880.
Mrs. McConnell, of Kansas City, spent Sunday and Monday of this week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 12, 1881.
At a Sheriff sale in Winfield last Saturday, Schiffbauer Bros. bought 15,000 cigars. They are of fine flavor, and purchased as they were at a discount, the boys are enabled to offer an extra good article for a small price.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 23, 1881.
We will close out our stock of agricultural implements and shelf hardware at cost. Now is your time, and don't you forget the place. SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 9, 1881.
We are pleased to see Frank Schiffbauer, of Schiffbauer Bros., with us once more, they having removed their stock of groceries at Hunnewell to this city during the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 9, 1881.
WANTED! Teams to go to Cheyenne Agency, by SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
LADD's Celebrated Tobacco Sheep Dip, warranted to cure scab and kill sheep lice. Is not poisonous. For sale by Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.
WOOL SACKS and twine at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.
On last Thursday Gen. McNeil, accompanied by four chiefs of the Otoe and Missouria tribes, Interpreter Batiste Deroin, and their trader, Capt. F. M. Barnes, arrived in town en route for the Territory, whither they were bound for the purpose of looking up a location for their tribes, numbering some seven or eight hundred. These Indians have been occupying a reservation ten by six miles in extent, in Gage County, Nebraska, but the Government desires to locate them in the Territory.
Frank Schiffbauer accompanied the party, which left on Friday morning for a visit to different Agencies in the Nation, and will probably be absent some ten or fifteen days, during which time they will be shown the most desirable parts of the vacant land, and will probably select their future home. These Indians have been living under the influence of civilization for several years, and their settlement in this vicinity would be a benefit all around, in the way of business, etc.
Winfield Courier, May 19, 1881.
Gen. John McNeil with four Otoe Chiefs and F. M. Barnes, Trader, arrived in this city last Friday, and Saturday morning, with Frank Schiffbauer as guide, proceeded to the Indian Territory to spy out a reservation for the tribe. These Chiefs represent the different bands composing the tribe, and if they are satisfied with the country (they seem to be), the whole outfit will "migrate" to this locality in a short time. The General is of the opinion that they will want to be located as near the State line as possible, and will probably pick out a reservation in close proximity to the Nez Perces and Poncas. The tribe numbers between eight and twelve hundred, and if located near this point, will add much to the trade of our city. This is a good move, and we hope Uncle Sam will keep it up until every tribe on the Continent is located in the Territory. If we cannot have it opened up or a railroad through it, let it be filled up with Indians, so we can derive some benefit from it.
Arkansas Valley Democrat.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Schiffbauer Bros. handled over 3,000 pounds of Cowley County wool during the past week.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
Mrs. S. Chamberlain, of Kansas City, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer, and will probably spend the summer months in our city.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.
That for Groceries, first-class in quality, fair prices and variety of stock, McLaughlin Bros., Wyckoff & Son, S. J. Mantor, S. Matlack, Schiffbauer Bros., H. Godehard, Benedict & Kimmel, the renowned Diamond Front, and Ware & Blakeney's cannot be beat anywhere in the southwest.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.
Gen. McNeil, in whose charge were the delegation of the Otoe and Missouri Chiefs, who passed through here two weeks since, returned to the city last Friday. Frank Schiffbauer, who piloted the party, while in the Nation, accompanied the General on his return. The Indians with their trader, Capt. Barnes, arrived on Monday, and immediately left on the cars for Washington. The final location of the Indians will be made, of course, by the Secretary of the Interior, yet the Indians have expressed a decided preference for the Territory laying south of Red Rock, some seven miles from the crossing, and it is fair to presume that their preferences will be regarded, and the tribe located in that vicinity.
[ADS BY SCHIFFBAUER BROS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
We will close out our stock of agricultural implements and shelf hardware at cost. Now is your time, and don't you forget the place. Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.
GROCERIES, at bottom prices.
HARDWARE at COST.
PLOWS from $7 to $12.
GARDEN TOOLS at COST.
FRESH GROCERIES are received daily.
CALL on Schiffbauer Bro's., who are agents for the celebrated J. I. Case & Co.'s, Eclipse and Agitator Separators and mounted and down Powers and Steam Engines.
Agents for James Leffell Water wheels, Globes, and Pen stocks. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Respectfully, SCHIFFBAUER BRO'S.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.
Byron Bowers, of the Hunnewell Bank, accompanied by his wife and Mrs. Clarkson, of Kansas City, were in town last Sunday visiting their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schiffbauer.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 22, 1881.
J. D. Miles, of the Cheyenne Agency, was in town Monday, and in company with Charles Schiffbauer, left for Ponca Agency yesterday morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.
Miss Chamberlain, of Kansas City, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer, of this city.
[REPORT FROM "NOVUS HOMO" - NORTHWEST CRESWELL.]
Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.
Stephen Marsh has accepted a position at Schiffbauer Bro., Arkansas City.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 10, 1881.
Mr. James Topliff has leased the building lately vacated by the Central Drug Store, and situated between the Creswell Bank and Schiffbauer's Grocery, and will remove the Post Office thereto sometime before the first of September. This will put the Post Office on East Summit Street again.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 17, 1881.
After spending the evening with some friends, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schiffbauer wandered back toward their cosy little home in the west part of town. On approaching they saw a glimmering light through the window, and it was evident that their house had been entered in their absence. Frank was unarmed, but he was no coward, and realizing that the matter called for prompt action, at once determined to make a desperate stand in defense of his home. They approached arm in arm and suddenly entered the room. In the confusion that followed no blood was shed, but Mr. and Mrs. Schiffbauer were taken captive by several dozen of their young friends in the city. It was amusing to see Frank pull for the back room and begin to arrange his neck tie, etc., but that was soon done and they at once set about to see what they could do for their jolly captors.
On investigating the premises, however, they found that little was to be done, as Miss Chamberlain, the schemer to this splendid surprise had, in their absence, made all necessary arrangements, and under the trees in the yard, an excellent dance floor was laid. The yard itself was decorated with hanging lanterns, and about 10 o'clock, the youth and beauty of our city were assembled there. The dance continued for some hours, under the most silvery moon you ever saw, shining its best. The refreshments were bountiful and excellent. Dancing, music, and feasting was the order of the evening, and Mr. and Mrs. Schiffbauer and Miss Chamberlain, with their genial good ways, made us all feel at our ease, and glad that we had come. Somewhere about midnight the crowd began to disperse for their homes, all well pleased, and wishing the evening many happy returns.
Much credit is due Miss Chamberlain for the splendid manner in which she executed her little surprise scheme, and to the host and hostess for the genial treatment of their guests. It was simply the affair of the season, and as the days go on we shall all remember, with pleasure, that happy August evening, of 1881, at Mrs. Schiffbauer's.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 24, 1881.
220 acres on State Line, 100 acres under cultivation, 90 acres pasture, 3 wire fences. House--2 rooms, good well, and young orchard; will sell or trade for stock; will give 4 years time on half, at 8 percent interest. Call on or address
Arkansas City Traveler, August 31, 1881.
The Post Office is now located between the Creswell Bank and Schiffbauer Bros. grocery, on East Summit Street.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 14, 1881.
We regret to state that Miss Lillie Chamberlain and her sister, Mrs. Schiffbauer, were summoned to Leavenworth by telegraph, to attend the sick bed of their father, on Thursday last.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 14, 1881.
The farewell party, given by Miss Lillie Chamberlain at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer, on Tuesday evening of last week, was one of the grandest events of the season. The full moon shown down like an immense headlight, viewing apparently, with the many Chinese lanterns that were pendant from the surrounding trees, making the scene resemble that of fairy land rather than reality.
After some time spent in promenading through the beautiful grove of fruit and forest trees, the party's attention was directed to an immense platform prepared for the occasion, where Prof. Farringer, with the string band of Winfield, had taken position, and in a few moments it was filled with youth and beauty gliding through the graceful movements of the easy quadrille and mazy waltz. A gorgeous repast followed, then with spirits overjoyed, each of the party instituted all manner of fun and mirth, which had to be seen to be appreciated. Mr. Matlack produced a novel figure in the terpsichorean art that few ever witnessed before, while Cal. Swarts furnished the music. To say it was an enjoyable affair don't half express it, and for one, we hope to have the pleasure of again meeting Miss Chamberlain and her many friends under like circumstances. The Cornet Band did their best and filled the night air with delightful sounds for which the hostess came forward, and in the most charming manner, expressed her appreciation and thanked them for their kindness.
The following ladies and gentlemen participated.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schiffbauer.
Mr. and Mrs. James I. Huey.
Mr. and Mrs. Mead.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Matlack.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Farrar.
Mr. and Mrs. Capt. O. Ingersoll.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Houghton.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Sherburne.
Mr. and Mrs. Wyard E. Gooch.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Grubbs.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Speers.
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Miller.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Benedict.
Mr. and Mrs. James Benedict.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Schiffbauer.
Mrs. James Wilson.
Mrs. Alexander.
Mrs. C. R. Sipes.
Mary Parker.
Susie L. Hunt.
Anna Belle Cassell.
Lizzie Wyckoff.
Mattie F. Mitchell.
Julia Deming.
Lucy Walton.
May Benedict.
Kathleen Hawkins.
Annie Norton.
Grace Gardner.
Mabel Ayres.
M. B. Vawter.
Dr. Jamison Vawter.
J. D. C. O'Grady.
C. L. Swarts.
Charles M. Swarts.
Fred W. Farrar.
Joseph D. Houston.
John Kroenert.
Charles U. France.
Showman D. Longsdorff.
James C. Topliff.
William D. Mowry.
Cyrus M. Scott.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 21, 1881.
The Schiffbauer Bros. have received the contract for the erection of buildings at the Otoe Agency, Indian Territory. Mr. C. Schiffbauer is absent in Nebraska now.
[SNAG BOAT ON THE WAY: "WICHITA."]
Arkansas City Traveler, October 5, 1881.
From a letter to the Schiffbauer Bros., of our city, from Capt. Thos. H. Handbury, of the corps of engineers, now stationed at Little Rock, Arkansas, under date of September 23rd, we clip the following.
"In the course of a few days, now, the new snag boat, `Wichita,' which has been built for service in the Arkansas River, between Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Wichita, Kansas, will set out from this place for her field of duty. In due time it is hoped that she will reach your city and open up a channel of commerce which will greatly benefit the merchants and farmers of your vicinity, as well as those on the river below."
The boat is under the command of Captain Joseph Evins, who will, upon his arrival here, take charge of the flat boats and other Government property left in the hands of Messrs. Schiffbauer last winter. We trust that the initial trip of the "Wichita" may be fruitful to good results, and her coming will be anxiously looked for from this time on.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 12, 1881.
Best in the world for Cattle, and curing meats, at $2.50 per barrel at Schiffbauer Bro's.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 19, 1881.
Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer returned from Kansas City last Saturday. We are pleased to learn her father has recovered his health.
Winfield Courier, October 20, 1881.
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING. Sealed Bids will be received at our office at Arkansas City until 10 o'clock, Saturday, Oct. 22nd, for the carpenter work on 5 Buildings, all material furnished, to be erected at Otoe Agency, Indian Territory, 40 miles south of Arkansas City. Plans and Specifications can be seen at our office. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 26, 1881.
Frank Schiffbauer left for the Territory yesterday morning, whither he goes to superintend the work of putting up the buildings at the Otoe Agency, for which he and his brother are the contractors.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 26, 1881.
The materials for erecting the new buildings at the Otoe Agency are now in process of shipment from this place, and under the energetic management of the Schiffbauer Bros., they will soon assume a tangible form.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 9, 1881.
From the Indian Supply Train, one Mule Horse (stud), branded U. S., light color, One Mule Mare, branded 2, dark color. A liberal reward will be paid by Schiffbauer Bros. for the return of the above.
[FROM THE CHEYENNE "TRANSPORTER."]
Arkansas City Traveler, November 16, 1881.
Frank Schiffbauer is spending most of his time in the Territory looking after the work on the buildings which he and his brother are putting up at the Otoe Agency.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 23, 1881.
We, the undersigned residents of Bolton Township, hereby notify all persons that we will not permit hunting on our farms, and all persons found trespassing, in pursuit of game, will be prosecuted to the utmost extent of the law.
J. H. TITUS P. A. IRETON
T. S. PARVIN M. INGRAM
J. BOSSI Z. CARLISLE
A. BUZZI J. C. BEATY
A. A. BECK J. TERWILLIGER
W. C. STEVENS C. LONGFELDT
J. W. PATTERSON J. H. PENTON
DENNIS HARKINS ANGELO BERTONI
S. R. BROWN W. RANSOM
J. SUCCETTI J. C. TOPLIFF
F. P. SCHIFFBAUER A. F. SNYDER
Arkansas City Traveler, December 7, 1881.
Zwieback at Schiffbauer Bros., and it is awful good too.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 7, 1881.
See those nice self-sealing tea caddies now being given away at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 7, 1881.
It is with pleasure we record having met Mr. Chamberlain, of Kansas City, who is now visiting his daughter, Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer. Mr. Chamberlain proposes to spend several weeks in our town to recuperate his health, and we trust climatic influences and the change of scene will work the desired result.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 7, 1881.
Given Away. A nice tea caddy with every pound of tea purchased of Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 14, 1881.
Frank Schiffbauer was up from the Territory again. We asked him the cause, and received in reply that he "came up to see the girl." Dot vash all right, ain't it, eh? He left for the Territory this morning.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 14, 1881.
Work on the Red Rock Agency buildings, in charge of Schiffbauer Bros., is progressing all O. K. Two buildings: one 16 x 50, and the other 26 x 50, are already up; and the third one, 26 x 36, two stories, is well underway.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 4, 1882.
Schiffbauer Bros. had a goodly pile of miscellaneous supplies located on the sidewalk last Saturday morning. Upon investigation we found that the stuff was valued at $300 and was destined for Sac & Fox Agency, Indian Territory. Quite a nice little order for the boys.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 11, 1882.
SIX GALLONS of 115 Fire test Coal Oil for $1.00 at SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Winfield Courier, January 12, 1882.
Harry Farrar and Chas. Schiffbauer, with their ladies, stopped at the Brettun Friday evening.
Winfield Courier, January 12, 1882.
Quite a party of Arkansas City folks came up Friday evening to see the Kendall troupe play "Hazel Kick." Among them were Harry Farrar and lady, Chas. Schiffbauer and lady, C. D. Marshall and lady, O. Ingersoll and lady, E. O. Stevenson and lady, C. W. France, Charlie Holloway, G. H. McIntire, S. Matlack, W. D. Bishop, H. H. Stanley, and G. O. Hazard. The train was held till after the show, and we suppose Conductor Miller delivered them "right side up with care" at their homes sometime that night.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.
Schiffbauer's horse concluded to be in style with other delivery horses and took a little run last week. He stopped before doing any damage.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.
Beaver Horse Road lost a pony on the last trip to Arkansas City. Red or bay color, horse, branded, about 10 years old, and harness marked. Anyone finding same will please deliver to Schiffbauer Brothers, at Arkansas City. JOHN D. MILES, Indian Agent.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 18, 1882.
Mr. Chamberlain, of Kansas City, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer, for several weeks past, returned to his home last Friday. We had the pleasure of several chats with the old gentleman during his stay, and much enjoyed his reminiscences of times and occurrences that transpired in Illinois (then the Far West) fifty years ago, which his age and varied experience made doubly interesting.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 15, 1882.
Schiffbauer Brothers are receiving large supplies of plows, drills, etc., which they are offering at Unprecedented low prices.
AD:
GROCERIES at bottom prices.
HARDWARE at COST.
PLOWS from $7 to $12.
GARDEN TOOLS at COST.
FRESH GROCERIES are received daily.
CALL on Schiffbauer Bro's., who are agents for the celebrated J. I. Case & Co's., Eclipse and Agitator Separators and mounted and down Powers and Steam Engines.
Agents for James Leffell Water wheels, Globes and Pen stocks. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Respectfully, SCHIFFBAUER BRO'S
Arkansas City Traveler, February 22, 1882.
The mounted scrapers, for use in filling the gravel contracts with the A. T. & S. F., were received yesterday by the Schiffbauer Bros. They are a novel but effective looking craft.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 22, 1882.
Major A. C. Williams, of Pawnee Agency, came up from the Territory last Saturday and will spend at least a week in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs. F. Schiffbauer, and other relatives.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 22, 1882.
SAFE FOR SALE. A good medium sized, fire proof, safe for sale by Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 8, 1882.
Mr. Frank Schiffbauer is again in the city after a lengthened sojourn in the land of "Lo."
Arkansas City Traveler, March 15, 1882.
Charley Schiffbauer will take a trip to the land of "Lo" in a few days.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Chas. Schiffbauer and lady left Sunday morning for a three weeks' cruise in the Territory.
[PLEASANT VIEW JOTTINGS - "LEAN CONTRIBUTOR."]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
Mr. Kimmel sold about five hundred bushels of corn the other day to Schiffbauer Bros., of your city, which was hauled away by a train of Indian wagons.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Schiffbauer returned from their trip to the Territory last Saturday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
If you want a fire extinguisher, call at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Messrs. Mead and C. Schiffbauer started for Osage Agency yesterday afternoon.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Schiffbauer Bros. purchased a $110 horse for their delivery wagon last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.
Schiffbauer Bros. have just received a lot of fresh groceries, which they will be pleased to dispense to all needing.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.
Chas. Schiffbauer went to Osage Agency, Indian Territory, last week on business.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
BIRTH. On Monday night May 15, 1882, there came to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schiffbauer a young lady in a condition demanding immediate attention and the care of tender hands. St. Peter left the gates ajar, and the little one escaped, coming by the beaten road where millions of tiny feet have passed during the ages since creation's dawn. Frank is happy and says it is the biggest eight pound chunk of luck that ever befell him. He will care for it in the most fatherly manner. The father and child are doing as well as could be expected.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
At last the prospects of Arkansas City's getting a Public Hall building is assuming a tangible shape. On Monday of this week a charter was filed in the office of the Secretary of State at Topeka to the "Highland Hall Company," of Arkansas City, with Messrs. H. P. Farrar, O. P. Houghton, G. W. Cunningham, C. Schiffbauer, and others of our leading citizens as charter members. The capital stock of the company will be $10,000, issued in shares of $10 each.
The location, plans, etc., of the building, of course, have not been finally decided upon, yet the edifice is to be of brick and stone with a basement, and ground floor 14 feet in clear to ceiling and a hall on second story 50 x 100 feet, and 11 feet in clear to ceiling. It rests entirely with our own people to push this matter to a speedy and successful issue. That it will be of incalculable benefit to the community we think no one will deny.
Winfield Courier, May 4, 1882.
The officers elected for the Fair Association are J. W. Tipton, president; T. A. Blanchard, secretary; J. W. Millspaugh, Treasurer. The Directors are J. C. Roberts, J. J. Johnson, H. B. Pratt, P. M. Waite, W. A. Tipton, Chas. Schiffbauer, S. Phoenix, H. Harbaugh, W. J. Hodges.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Charles Schiffbauer and C. Mead made a business trip to Osage Agency last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
Butter and eggs taken in exchange for Groceries, Hardware, etc., at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
Charles Schiffbauer is making a trip to Fort Sill and other points in the beautiful Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.
Schiffbauer Bros. last week sold to Mr. Shivers, living east of the Walnut, a $1,500 steam threshing machine which he now has in successful operation. Upon its arrival last Friday the machine was unloaded from the cars and immediately put to work in the harvest field with the most satisfactory results, proving its capacity to thresh out, working at an ordinary rate, 1,800 bushels in each day of ten hours. This is the first of its kind in the county, and will be a dangerous rival of the old-style horse-power threshing machine.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Charlie Schiffbauer has our thanks for the first pears of the season.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Mr. Charles Schiffbauer and C. Mead, who have been absent for several weeks on a business trip in the Territory, returned to the city last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
Messrs. Charley Schiffbauer and C. Mead, of Arkansas City, arrived at this place the 25th ult.; and, after remaining here three days, passed down the trail to Anadarko, where they made a brief stay, thence to this Agency. From here the gentlemen started on their journey, via all the lower Agencies, for Arkansas City. The former gentleman is of the enterprising firm of Schiffbauer Bros., at that place, and the latter of Searing & Mead, who have, for some years, made the flour for the Indians of this Territory. A Kansas City gentleman has the flour contract for this year, but Searing & Mead retain the contract of manufacturing the same, and it will be done at Arkansas City as heretofore. Transporter.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 23, 1882.
Major Haworth, U. S. Inspector, with Haskell, architect, of Lawrence, Kansas, are here looking out a location for the Indian Industrial School. Mr. Haworth has examined about all the territory in the section where the school is proposed to be located, and pronounced it as fine lands for the purpose as it is possible to find, and he is selecting out of the elegant lands just south of us two of the most suitable sections to be used for the purposes of the school.
He has been engaged for several days in surveying the lands, and has in his employ Commodore Topliff and Chas. Schiffbauer, who are a whole team, and if the lines and corners are not found, it will be because they are not findable.
We did not get a description of the building to be erected, but have been informed that it will consist of one large main building, with two wings with east front, and will contain a large school room, two recitation rooms, office, dormitories, kitchen, dining room, laundry, etc., all finished and furnished in modern style to accommodate 150 pupils for the present.
Mr. Haworth brought the architect with him so that he could examine the ground as to the location of the building before drawing the plans and specifications. Mr. Haworth is not like some of the U. S. Inspectors we have seen, but when he has work to do, pulls off his coat, and does it with a will; he has shown remarkably good judgment in the selection of these lands, and has taken the trouble to examine them before selecting, and hence knows what he is getting. We are all anxious to see this school a success, and from the present outlook we have nothing to fear.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 30, 1882.
Mrs. Chas. Schiffbauer, we regret to say, is suffering from an attack of malarial sickness.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 6, 1882.
Schiffbauer Bros. have just completed a stone sidewalk in front of their grocery.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 6, 1882.
Schiffbauer Bros. have just completed a stone sidewalk in front of their grocery.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 6, 1882.
Messrs. Schiffbauer Bros. come to the front this week with a new "ad." This firm is one of the livest in town and is now chuck full of everything in the grocery and hardware line which it will pay all to call and see before buying.
AD. GROCERIES/HARDWARE. RESERVED FOR SCHIFFBAUER BROS.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 13, 1882.
Mrs. Charles Schiffbauer, we are sorry to say, is suffering from a bad cold.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 13, 1882.
Schiffbauer Brothers sold, last Saturday, to Messrs. McClellan & Powel, who are fencing a 20 by 18 mile range in the Territory south of the Otoe Agency, over 51,760 pounds of wire and three wagons.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 27, 1882.
We understand that Schiffbauer Bros. have ordered a steam engine, which, upon its arrival, will be used in pumping the water for the city's supply. With the aid of steam we trust that the tank will always be full, and a supply on hand to meet all emergencies.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1882.
Frank Schiffbauer is putting up an addition to his house.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1882.
The steam engine for use in the city water works has arrived and can be seen at the store of Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1882.
Geo. Shearer is working upon Frank Schiffbauer's new addition to his residence.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1882.
Charles Schiffbauer is absent on a business trip to the Indian Territory.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 1, 1882.
Schiffbauer Bros. have contracted over seven carloads of wire to be delivered to parties in the Territory who are fencing in ranges.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 15, 1882.
Messrs. Schiffbauer Bros. put a carload of Iowa potatoes on the market last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 6, 1882.
The following gentlemen were elected as officers for the coming year in Crescent Lodge No. 133, A. F. & A. M.
James Ridenour, W. M.; O. S. Rarick, S. W.; C. L. Swarts, J. W.; H. P. Farrar, Treas.; F. P. Schiffbauer, Sec. The appointed officers for the ensuing year are:
C. Hutchins, S. D.; J. C. Pickering, J. D.; H. Endicott, S. S.; J. R. Rogers, J. S.; Geo. O. Allen, Tyler.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 27, 1882.
Schiffbauer Bros. loaded twelve Indian teams one day before dinner last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 27, 1882.
The contract for the building of the Chilocco schools was let last Thursday to C. Schiffbauer, of this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.
Chas. Schiffbauer will shortly commence upon the building of the Indian Schools on Chilocco for which he received the contract. Several contracts for supplying materials are already let.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.
Mrs. Frank Schiffbauer has been sick with the measles, but at the present time, we are glad to state, is recovering.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 7, 1883.
Messrs. Schiffbauer Bros. have purchased the grocery stock of S. Matlack, who in future will confine himself to the Dry Goods, Notions, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Caps, and Clothing departments.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 7, 1883.
Messrs. Schiffbauer Bros. have the contract for the stone work upon the Indian Schools, and we understand are figuring on the contract for doing the finishing on the same. We hope they may be successful, for certainly no one understands this business better than these gentlemen.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 21, 1883.
The Schiffbauer Bros., last Thursday, sent out the first load of lumber for the Chilocco Indian School they are building.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 4, 1883.
At the city elections last Monday, the following ticket was elected, and the vote cast will be seen by the following.
CITIZEN'S TICKET:
MAYOR, H. D. KELLOGG, 193.
COUNCILMEN:
O. S. Rarick, 159
T. McIntire, 162
F. Schiffbauer, 167
E. D. Eddy, 198
J. Ridenour, 157
POLICE JUDGE: I. H. Bonsall, 162
There was another ticket in the field differing in some of the candidates for councilmen, but the highest vote it received was 46--which with several scattering votes for different parties for the various offices constitute the total of the vote polled.
Winfield Courier, April 5, 1883.
The election at Arkansas City on Tuesday resulted in the election of H. D. Kellogg, Mayor; I. H. Bonsall, Police Judge; and O. S. Rarick, T. McIntire, F. Schiffbauer, E. D. Eddy, and J. Ridenour, Councilmen, by a two thirds vote. These candidates are not considered to be prohibitionists. The defeated candidates for councilmen are C. H. Searing, T. H. McLaughlin, S. Matlack, and Fred Farrar.
[AD.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 11, 1883.
"WE ARE GOING TO SCHIFFBAUER BROTHERS FOR CHEAP HARDWARE AND GROCERIES."
Arkansas City Traveler, April 18, 1883.
Choice Iowa Potatoes $1.00 per bushel. Carload just received. Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 2, 1883.
Schiffbauer Bros. want all the stone masons they can get, good wages paid. Board $3.00 per week. Long job. Call on or address them for particulars.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 16, 1883.
Frank Schiffbauer's horse, which was supposed to have been stolen from his stable on the night of the 8th inst., was found running loose in a wheat field between this city and Winfield.
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.
[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.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
Now that the heated term is here, lemonade is the rage and a good lemon squeezer is a "joy forever." Such an one is the "Little Giant," for sale by Schiffbauer Bros. Ask for it and you'll get the best weapon in the market.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 4, 1883.
Charles Schiffbauer returned from his Territory trip last Sunday.
Winfield Courier, July 19, 1883.
An attempt was made to blow open Schiffbauer Bro.'s safe at Arkansas City Tuesday night. The burglars succeeded in getting the outside door of the safe open, but failed to knock the inner one. No clue to the thieves.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1883.
Our city was thrown into quite a ferment last Wednesday morning by the discovery that the grocery house of Schiffbauer Bros. had been entered and the safe opened. The thief or thieves are supposed to have entered by the transom, and the manner in which the safe was drilled, two holes being made and the combination of the outer door broken, proves that an adept handled the tools. Beyond scattering a few of the papers on the floor, nothing was done or taken; and as the inner or burglar proof door defied their efforts, the funds could not be reached. No clue as to the criminals has been found, but quite a number of suspicious characters had been around town for several days. There was nothing of value in the safe to speak of at the time and the reason that prompted the attempt is hard to imagine, assuming that the job was put up by old hands who have generally some booty in view before undertaking such an affair.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 1, 1883.
During the heated days of the past week, it was well to realize that an ice pick could be bought at Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
Messrs. J. M. Ware and J. C. Pickering last week made a purchase of the stock and business of the grocery and hardware firm of Schiffbauer Bros., of this city. While we are sorry to lose Charley and Frank from the ranks of our businessmen, yet we feel that the new firm will ably sustain the reputation of the house under its former owners.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
We understand that the Schiffbauer boys will not leave the city, but will devote their attention to Government contracts in which they have had much experience in the past.
[CHANGE OF STORE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.
A CARD. We desire to thank our many friends and patrons in Arkansas City and vicinity for their esteemed favors during the past six years we have been in the business and most cordially recommend to their consideration our successors, Messrs. Ware & Pickering.
NOTICE. All parties knowing themselves indebted to us will please take notice that we have sold out our business to Messrs. Ware & Pickering, but our books, etc., will remain at the store where all are requested to call and settle all accounts at once. Schiffbauer Bros.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.
We call attention to the ad. of our new grocerymen, Ware & Pickering, in this week's paper. This firm are successors to the Schiffbauer Bros., are thorough businessmen, carry a full and complete stock of groceries and hardware, and we heartily bespeak for them the liberal patronage of our people. Give them a call.
AD. HARDWARE! GROCERIES! WARE & PICKERING, SUCCESSORS TO SCHIFFBAUER BROTHERS.
Caldwell Journal, August 23, 1883.
Word was brought in on Tuesday, by Capt. C. M. Scott, who came over from Arkansas City, to the effect that Capt. Carroll, of the U. S. Army, had captured the boomers on the Oklahoma lands, taking their wagons and stock.
About seven of the boomers escaped, and footed it all the way into Arkansas City. It is also stated that the boomers, previous to their capture, had run short of provisions, and sent a courier to Schiffbauer to forward flour and other provisions to them. Schiffbauer filled the order, and before the teams reached the grounds the flour, provisions, teams, and drivers were captured by the troops. A courier, sent down from Arkansas City with a dispatch to one of the boomers, had his horse taken from him and was compelled to hoof it back to his starting point.
What disposition will be made of the boomers, is not known. They will likely be held until orders are received from Washington.
Thus ends the latest attempt to make a location on the Oklahoma lands. Some people never learn anything from the experience of others, and it is more than likely a number of the stupids may be induced to make another attempt before winter sets in.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Messrs. T. H. McLaughlin, H. P. Farrar, and Chas. Schiffbauer returned from Kansas City last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.
Mrs. Chamberlain and daughter, Miss Lillie, of Kansas City, are now visiting with Mrs. Chas. Schiffbauer.
Winfield Courier, September 6, 1883.
Committee on credentials reported the following named delegates and alternates for their respective townships.
CRESWELL: O. S. Rarick, C. G. Furry, C. L. Swarts, G. W. Ramage, Theo. Fairclo, F. M. Vaughn, I. H. Bonsall, A. B. Sankey, A. A. Wiley, James Ridenour.
Alternates: L. McLaughlin, John Smalley, Frank Schiffbauer, Dave Lewis, Frank Hess, C. W. Burt, R. J. Maxwell, R. L. Marshall, N. T. Snider, S. J. Rice.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
A surprise party was tendered to Miss Lillie Chamberlain at Mr. Chas. Schiffbauer's residence last Friday evening by her lady friends. We were unavoidably prevented from being present, but presume an enjoyable time was had.
[BASEBALL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
The Winfield "Nine" went down to Arkansas City Wednesday to play her club a game of base ball for the county championship. Victory is ours, saith the Winfield lites. Courier.
The tide of events proved the "Winfieldites" to be "off their "base" just about as bad as the "Nine" were. Our boys scooped 'em bag and baggage, as will be seen by a perusal of the score of the game in ano