Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Miss Mollie Christian is now attending school.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

The following pupils were neither absent nor tardy, without an excuse, during the last school month. Willie Davis, Allie Davis, Robbie Gaskill, Lorenzo Gilbert, Eddie Mott, Perley Clifton, Cliff Hardy, Willie Barnett, Carrie Fairclo, Altie Fairclo, Ida Gamel, Florence Warren, Lee Crebbs. SUSIE L. HUNT, Teacher.

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Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

District 134 has built a fine schoolhouse, 24 x 32. It will soon be ready for us.

The school in district 113 is doing splendidly under the management of Miss E. Burden. The school in district 18, Mr. Starnes, teacher, is also doing well.

Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

Miss Ella Kelly resigned her school last Monday and went to Wichita to take charge of the Grammar Department of the public schools there. Miss Kelly has given entire satisfaction here and will no doubt please in her new field.

Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

A. M. Leavitt, of Rock, was in the city Saturday. He manipulates the young and growing ideas of that enterprising community at the center of intelligence--the schoolhouse--and is an adept at the business. If we were a big girl, we would walk six miles out of our way to go to school to him. He is handsome.

Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

There will be a meeting at Olive schoolhouse on Friday, January 5th, 1883, for the purpose of organizing a temperance society, and the election of a delegate to attend the State Temperance Convention to be held at Topeka January 8, 9, and 10, 1883.

Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

About four weeks ago the citizens of Seeley and vicinity organized a singing class, which was conducted by Professor Hager, of Pennsylvania. They held a four day's convention last week, closing Friday night with a concert, which was very interesting to all who attended, at the close of which the following resolution was passed: "Resolved, That we respectfully tender to Professor Hager our sincere thanks for his gentlemanly conduct toward each of us, and for his scholarly manner of conducting our singing school and convention. We also extend to him our best wishes for success and many happy years in the future." Mrs. Hood, Mrs. Rothrock, and Messrs. Jones, Myers, and Copple, executive committee.

Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

MARRIED. Married at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Rowland, in Winfield, December 31, 1882, by Rev. J. Cairns, Mr. Lewis Billings, of Cherryvale, Kansas, to Miss Anna E. Rowland, of this city.

Mr. Billings is a former resident of Winfield, and was at one time agent for the lumber firm of G. B. Shaw & Co., at this place. Miss Rowland is truly a "Winfield girl," having grown to womanhood among us, and graduated last year from the Winfield High School. Her sweet disposition and pleasant manners have won for her many friends, who will greatly miss her from the circle of "single blessedness," but wish her all the joy imaginable in her new relation.

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Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

Mr. Lee Brown is home on a short vacation from his labors as a teacher.

Miss Etta Johnson is with us during the intermission of Winfield school.

Mr. Will Christopher put in an appearance at some of our social gatherings lately. We miss his genial presence when he is off teaching the rising generation.

There was an oyster supper on Thursday evening. Quite a goodly number were present and some seemed to enjoy themselves wonderfully, in the old schoolhouse.

Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

M. J. STIMSON, TEACHER of the Piano, Organ, and Voice Culture. Also Singing and Sight Reading in class. Pianos tuned and repaired. Residence, Olds House, corner Eighth Avenue and Fuller Streets.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

A flourishing lyceum is carried on at the Guthrie School House. It meets on Tuesday evening of each week, and is presided over by J. D. Guthrie.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

NOTICE. The next regular meeting of the Library Association will be held at the High School Room at 3 o'clock p.m. on Monday, January 15th, 1883. HARRY FINLEY, Pres.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The High School department commenced last Monday with an attendance of twenty-eight. On account of the measles among the small fry, the primary schools will not resume labor for a week longer.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

Miss Theresa Goldsmith has been transferred from the first Intermediate department of the public school in the East Ward to the same department in the West Ward, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Ella Kelly. Mrs. A. P. Johnson takes the place of Miss Goldsmith in the East Ward.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

The select school of the Catholic Church of this city is an institution well worthy of patronage. It is presided over by Rev. Father Kelly and his sister, Miss L. M. Kelly. All the branches of both a high school and primary department are taught. The languages are also taught to those desiring to study them. While there is great attention paid to the religious education of the Catholic children, yet the religious convictions of non-Catholics is not in the least interfered with. The principal object of the school is to train children in morality and in all those branches which will tend afterwards to make them ornaments in society and useful men and women in business. Terms of the school are so low that they are within the reach of all; namely $1.00 a month, or, if there be two children out of the same family, $1.50 a month for both; and if three, $2.00 a month for the three. Persons desirous of further information concerning the school, can call on Rev. G. M. Kelly, Catholic Church, 8th Avenue.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

A Republican convention of Richland Township will be held at Summit schoolhouse on the 20th of January for the nomination of township officers to be voted for on the 6th day of February, 1883. N. J. LARKIN, Chairman of Township Central Committee.

[TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION.]

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

The Rock division met pursuant to adjournment, Jan. 6, 1883, R. B. Corson in the chair, with a sufficient number of teachers present to ably discuss all the topics marked out for this meeting. In the absence of the secretary, J. C. Martindale was appointed secretary pro tem. The topics being satisfactorily discussed, they proceeded to miscellaneous business.

Resolved, That R. B. Corson's name be substituted for A. H. Limerick's on the "Committee on Examination," and that they report at the next meeting. On motion it was agreed that the next meeting be held at Darien on the evening of 2nd of February for a literary entertainment and the 3rd for discussion of topics.

Program for the 3rd as follows.

1. Do exhibitions pay? R. B. Corson and L. T. Maddux.

2. Causes of the Rebellion: A. Brookshire, Miss Lide Strong, and J. C. Bradshaw.

3. Webster and Calhoun: Miss Green and Miss Fanny McKinley.

4. The railroad system of the U. S.: M. Akers, Lu Strong, and Miss Perrin.

5. The postal rules and regulations of the U. S.: J. C. Martindale and _. M. Leavitt.

6. Written recitations: Mrs. A. Limerick and Porter Wilson.

All patrons and teachers cordially invited to attend both sessions.

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Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

Mrs. Limerick is having a two weeks' holiday vacation of her school. The other schools have all resumed business this week.

Valley Center school district is running a successful literary this winter. Prairie Grove also has a very good literary society in operation.

Professor Hittle has organized a singing school at Prairie Grove, singing two nights each week. Any commencing in want of a singing teacher could not do better than call on Prof. Hittle.

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Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

Mr. Unie Millspaugh is home during vacation of the Agricultural school at Manhattan.

The Vernon Library Association is prospering this winter. The candy stand and oyster supper put $14.55 into its treasury. There is considerable money in its treasury now for the purchase of new books.

Our new citizens, Mr. Yeoman's family, are a wide-awake people and take a lively interest in our library and literary. The latter institution is just booming. The several teachers in the township are helping it along.

A crowded house witnessed the distribution of presents from the Christmas tree and patronized the candy stand quite liberally, and with the exception of a few persons who had imbibed to the health of Gov. Glick too freely, the house was orderly enough. We think it is the first time Vernon schoolhouse was ever invaded by persons in such a condition. It should not be tolerated.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

There will be a Republican Convention at the Dexter schoolhouse on Saturday, January 20th, 1883, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of placing in nomination a township ticket.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The S. P. U.'s, of Bolton Township, will meet on the last Saturday in January, at the Bland School House, for the election of officers. The meeting will be called to order at early candlelight. All members are requested to attend. AL. MOWRY, Capt.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

NOTICE. There will be a match spelling Friday evening, Jan. 19, 1883, at the High School room. Prize, a $2.50 volume of the winner's selection. The match will be confined to the first 45 pages of Patterson's Speller and Analyzer. Everyone is fraternally challenged. The school has confidence--it may be conceit--that it can defeat all competitors. The spellers are expected to give capitals and apostrophes. Admission 5 cents; proceeds for Library.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

M. J. STIMSON, Teacher of the PIANO ORGAN and Voice Culture, also Singing and Sight Reading. Pianos and Organs tuned and repaired. Leave Orders with Frank J. Hess, at Creswell Bank.

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Winfield Courier, January 18, 1883.

Miss May Christopher will finish her labors as teacher in the Moscow school this week.

Rev. C. P. Graham is holding a series of meetings at the Salem schoolhouse and considerable good has been accomplished, and the good work still goes on. We wish those from neighboring districts would come out and help in the good cause.

Winfield Courier, January 18, 1883.

The Republicans of Liberty Township will meet in caucus at Rose Valley schoolhouse February 3rd at 2 o'clock. J. A. Cochran, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, January 18, 1883.

The Republicans of Pleasant Valley Township will meet in caucus at Odessa schoolhouse on February 3rd, at 2 o'clock. Z. B. Myers, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, January 18, 1883.

A public examination of candidates for teachers' certificates will be held at the High School building in Winfield, on Saturday, February 3rd, commencing at 9 o'clock a.m.

Winfield Courier, January 18, 1883.

There will be a caucus of the Republicans of Vernon Township on January 25, at 7 p.m., at the Worden schoolhouse for the purpose of nominating township officers.

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Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Schools. In schools and school buildings she has always taken the lead, having now the finest school building in Southern Kansas, and is making preparation to erect two more, when the larger building will be a first-class graded school, giving facilities for education found in but few cities in Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Measles in Bolton Township are quite the rage. School district 96, in that township, out of a school population of thirty-five, has had twenty down sick with them, and the school has been closed for two weeks past.

[SCHOOL REPORTS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Report of the Rose Valley School. The following scholars have been neither absent nor tardy during the month ending January 12th: Perry Grey, Chas. Harrader, George Locke, Newt. Kirkpatrick, William Purdy, John Drennan, Mabel Kirkpatrick, Emma Locke, Beasie Kirkpatrick, Nannie Maxwell, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Effie Rupert, Erta Kirkpatrick, Maggie Guyer, and Lillie Purdy. GEORGE E. WRIGHT, Teacher.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Another Spelling Match. A match-spelling will be held in the High School Room Friday evening, January 26th, 1883, to which all persons are cordially invited, and also fraternally challenged. A $2.50 prize will be awarded the successful contestant. The spellers will be expected to give postoffices and capitals. The match will positively take place at the above named time.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Republican Caucus. The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Bland School House at 2 o'clock p.m. on Saturday, February 3rd, for the purpose of nominating a township ticket. J. D. GUTHRIE, Chairman, Township Committee.

P. A. LORRY, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

The Republicans of Walnut Township met at Olive schoolhouse January 19th at 2 p.m. They organized by electing John Mentch chairman and S. E. Burger Secretary. Frank Manny, G. Brown, and J. A. Mentch were elected judges. The following persons were nominated.

For Trustee: T. A. Blanchard.

For Treasurer: Joel Mack.

For Clerk: Frank Manny.

For Justice of the Peace: J. L. King.

For Constables: J. C. Monforte, Jr.; J. A. Mentch.

For Road overseer, District 1: F. Arnold.

For Road overseer, District 2: _ ____.

For Road overseer, District 3: J. C. Roberts.

The following resolutions were adopted.

Resolved, That we request our Senator and Representative in the Legislature to use their best endeavors to reduce passenger rates on railroads to three cents per mile and freight rates be fixed at so much per ton per mile.

Resolved, That we are opposed to the commissioner system unless backed by a specific law, the mere collection of facts to report to the next Legislature having the people at the mercy of the roads for two years more.

Resolved, That the Secretary of this meeting furnish a copy of these resolutions to our Senator and Representative at Topeka and to each of the Winfield papers for publication.

S. E. BURGER, Secretary.

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Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

Mr. J. H. Bartgis has again taken charge of the "young bloods" in school district No. 63.

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Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

Mr. Z. W. Hoge is teaching a singing school at our schoolhouse with marked success.

Our public school is getting along finely under the leadership of Mr. R. O. Stearns.

Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

"Horatius" comes to the front again this week with an interesting communication. He has been too busy teaching the young idea how to shoot to keep us posted regularly on Pleasant Valley doings.

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Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

United Brethren have protracted meetings at Victor schoolhouse.

The denizens of district No. 10 have a pow wow every Saturday night and call it a lyceum.

DIED. This week death invaded the sacred precincts of our beautiful community, by removing with his cold, icy hand, from the warm embrace of loving parents and kind friends, charming little Mertie, daughter of Jno. and Phoebe Vandever. A large concourse of relatives and friends attended the funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. Whitson at the Centennial schoolhouse. The bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of their large circle of friends in their sad affliction. It is natural, of course, to feel sorrowful at scenes like this. The ties by which humanity are bound together are of such a peculiar character that they cannot, it seems, be severed without causing a universal throb of sympathy to vibrate throughout the human family. But there is cheering consolation to be found in those beautiful lines of Longfellow:

"There is no death,

This life is but transition," etc. HORATIUS.

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Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

The Little Dutch school is sadly afflicted with mumps at present.

Necktie festivals seem to be the popular means of raising money in this neighborhood. The Presbyterians at their festival a few nights since, cleared thirty-two dollars. Next week Prairie Grove district is to hold one for the purpose of purchasing an encyclopedia, and the week following the Methodists hold one for the benefit of their pastor. MAC.

Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

Professor R. C. Story of Winfield was in the city a few days ago and made us a friendly call. Prof. Story has been the county superintendent of schools of Cowley County for the past six years, and retired a few weeks ago with the highest respect of the people of that county. Prof. Story has few equals and no superiors as an educator in this country. Wellingtonian.

Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

The Republicans of Pleasant Valley Township will meet in caucus at Odessa schoolhouse on February 3rd, at 2 o'clock. A. B. MYERS, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

There will be a Republican convention at Akron schoolhouse in Fairview Township, February 1, 1883, at 7 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of placing in nomination a township ticket. By order of J. W. Douglass, Chairman.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

MARRIED. Mr. Joseph Baldridge, a resident of Winfield two years ago and agent of W. T. Ekel's lumberyard at that time, came up from Albuquerque, New Mexico, last week, where he has been in the lumber business since his removal from here. His mission was an important one, and in order to accomplish it, he deliberately walked up to the Probate Judge's office and there procured the weapon with which to commit the matrimonial deed which would make Mr. Joseph C. Baldridge and Miss Clara Finley, of Arkansas City, man and wife. They were married Tuesday evening and will take up their residence in Albuquerque. Miss Finley has been one of the teachers in the public schools of Arkansas City for some time, while Mr. Baldridge is well known here and while among us took an active part in all society doings. His many friends in Winfield join with us in wishing he and his fair bride many years of happiness and prosperity. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

The Spelling. The spelling match at the High School Room, last Friday evening, was well attended. The spelling began at 8 o'clock. Only twelve persons entered the lists, and in fifteen minutes, none except Alice Lane and Horace Vaughn remained. Alice Lane is a bright, dignified girl, of thirteen years of age, with well cut and clearly defined features; intelligence beams out from every linen of her expressive countenance; she is one of the best scholars in school, a member of the Junior Class, and a great favorite of her teacher. Horace G. Vaughn is a noble, manly young gentleman, of sixteen years of age, with a discerning and thoughtful countenance. He is a diligent student, and has entirely won the regard of his fellow students by his respectful and courteous demeanor. After a contest of nearly an hour, Miss Alice failed to spell "appellate" correctly, and Horace Vaughn was declared the winner. He bore his honors very modestly and said he had not expected to win the prize. The contest was witnessed by a courteous and appreciative audience. It is to be hoped that another trial will soon be announced.

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Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

Prof. Harp, of Seeley, organized a class in music at the Holland schoolhouse which promises to be a decided success.

The United Brethren are holding a series of meetings at the Victor schoolhouse. Considerable interest is manifested. May much good follow their labors is the earnest prayer.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

The following is a report of Constant school, Dist. No. 10, for the quarter ending Jan. 12, 1883. No. Enrolled, 47; No. Admitted this month, 3.

The following is the standing of the pupils in the studies named, in writing examination, Jan. 11-12. 100 perfect: Lucy Hon, grammar 96; Willie Hon, grammar 80, reading 81; Jas. Bott, grammar 94; Monta Constant, arithmetic 87, Geog. 90, grammar 88; Mollie Constant, Geog. 80, reading 92; Chas. Chapin, Geog. 95, grammar 100; Nettie Anderson, Geog. 89, grammar 98, arithmetic 83; Frank Eastman, arithmetic 80; West Holland, constitution 97; history 100; reading 100, phys. Geog. 89; Mary McArther, arith. 89, Geog. 80; Nettie Smith, arith. 83; Z. Midkiff, arith. 80; Fannie White, arith. 80, Geog. 80, grammar 89. Art. Hancher, Geog. 80.

The deportment of Sallie Robinson, Mollie Constant, Amie McArther, Fannie White, Mettie Anderson, Thos. Constant, Frank Eastman, and Tillie Toombs, was not below 85-100 being perfect. Nettie Anderson was neither absent nor tardy during the quarter. No. of visitors, 7. L. C. BROWN, Teacher.

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Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

Miss Jennie Wells is boarding with Mrs. Shields and attending Prairie Home school.

The order of United Workmen hold their lodge in Pleasant Hill or New Salem schoolhouse. Have about twenty-five members and are constantly increasing in numbers. May their work be a good one.

Our teacher, Miss Merriam, has left us and will soon be en route to her home in New York. May her journey be pleasant and her home be reached in safety is the wish of her friends, and may she soon return to sunny Kansas.

School is out and a very good time was enjoyed by those who attended the last day. An excellent dinner was served on a very large table and all seemed to have good appetites and fun mingled with the sober talk made all pass off nicely.

There is Baptist service every evening in the Prairie Home schoolhouse and they are having very good meetings, interesting, etc., from all reports. An elderly lady by the name of Winters, stepped off the porch while attending the meetings, and broke her arm. It seems hard for good people to suffer. OLIVIA.

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Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

Singing-school is being conducted at Holland schoolhouse by Prof. Hagar.

Friend George F. Thompson, a Cowley County boy in days of yore, but now identified with the State Agricultural College at Manhattan, in the capacity of Superintendent of the Printing Department, sends your reporter a sample of an ingenious advertising card which he has just patented. It is in the form of portrait author cards, and the idea is a capital one for businessmen. He has already been offered a handsome sum for the exclusive right of the patent. George is a very fortunate young man in more ways than one, and richly deserves success.

Representative Bob Mitchell, in a letter just received by your humble servant from the classical halls of the State Legislature, says that he has been thoroughly examining the question in regard to the equal distribution of the railroad tax throughout the different school districts of the county, and concludes that, in his judgment and in the opinion of the wisest statesmen of that August body, that it is unconstitutional. We hope that a law against monopolies, and a little wholesome legislation on railroads may not prove likewise. It is wisdom for our Cowley County members to keep their eyes peeled on these latter subjects, for their actions are being watched with an eagle eye.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

At a meeting of the temperance people of Richland Township at Summit schoolhouse on January 27th, for the purpose of organizing The Temperance League, D. C. Stevens was elected chairman and J. M. Bair secretary. The following committee was elected for organization: A. S. Stuber, chairman; Dan Maher, N. J. Larkin, D. C. Stevens, Thomas Carson, Willis Wilson. Resolved to meet at the call of the chairman.

J. M. BAIR, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

The Republicans of Otter Township met at Otter Creek schoolhouse January 27th at 2 p.m. Organized by electing D. Kantz, chairman, and G. W. Bartgis, secretary. The following persons were nominated: For Trustee, C. R. Myles; for Treasurer, G. W. Bartgis; for Clerk, J. T. Aley; for Justice of the peace, W. H. H. Rathbun; for Constables, W. Nash, J. P. Hosmer. Road Overseer Dist. 1, D. Ramsey; Dist. 2, J. J. Wilson; Dist. 3, D. M. Barnes.

D. KANTZ, Chairman.

G. W. BARTGIS, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

The Republicans of Pleasant Valley Township will meet in caucus at Odessa schoolhouse on Feb. 3rd, at 2 o'clock. Z. B. Myers, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

The Horse Protective Union of Pleasant Valley Township will meet at Odessa schoolhouse on Tuesday, February 6th, at 7:30 p.m. By order of Ord. Sergeant.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

The Dexter Post No. 133 G. A. R. will give an entertainment at the schoolhouse in Dexter on the evening of Feb. 17th. A general invitation is extended.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 7, 1883.

That Bubble. The Democrat, with its accustomed vindictiveness, attempts to make a point against our representative, Hon. C. R. Mitchell, in an article headed "A Bubble Bursted." We know Mr. Mitchell was asked to make inquiries as to the possibility and if possible to use all efforts to secure a pro rata division of the school tax paid by the railroad to the districts through which it passes amongst all the school districts of the county. Mr. Mitchell has fulfilled his promise and after consulting with prominent men, it is decided it could not be done constitutionally. This fact, however, to the Democrat is nothing, for with the usual policy of the party it would not let such a trifle as constitutionality stand in its way if it thought anything could be gained thereby. The law as it stands relating to this may not seem strictly in accordance with principles of equity, but it is undoubtedly law, and it would be a dangerous precedent even were it possible, to attempt the change desired.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 7, 1883.

It is with pleasure we note the return last week to our city, of Miss Burrows, who has been spending several weeks visiting friends in Indiana and Iowa, her former home. During her absence, we hear, she participated in two weddings, besides heaps of other social good times too numerous to mention. Miss Burrows has charge of a grade in our public schools, and we are truly glad not only to note her return, but also the fact that she resumes her duties in the school room.

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Winfield Courier, February 8, 1883.

A petition is in circulation to divide school district 63, it being the third or fourth attempt without success.

Winfield Courier, February 8, 1883.

Report of Excelsior school, District No. 9, for the month ending January 20, 1883.

No. of pupils enrolled, 31; Average daily attendance, 20. No. of visitors present during the month, 5. Names of those perfect in attendance: Metta Byers and Harry Pierce. The examination held at the close of the month resulted in the following standings, graded on a scale of 100.

Of the advanced grade, Frank Crawford 95; Dora Smith 93; Harry Pierce 94; Flora Smith 97; Anna Crawford 96; Josie Robinson 94.

Intermediate grade: Welden Crawford 94; Katie Robertson 90; Philena Copple 84; Harry McLaughlin 86; Willie Sherrod 97; Ora DeWitt 93; Willie Wright 96.

Winfield Courier, February 8, 1883.

Skipped statement, County Treasurer, quarter ending Dec. 31, 1882, and School Funds.

[REPORT: STATE SUPT. OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.

Educational. The following is a brief review of the report of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for the past two years and will be found full of interesting facts on this question.

The volume consists of the usual summary of school statistics, the reports of the officers of the several State Institutions of learning, statistics of private academies and colleges, and the suggestions of the Superintendent closing with the conclusions given in the report of two years ago, of the National Convention of Superintendents in regard to "The Best System of Schools for a State."

The school population of the State is given at 357,020, the increase in two years being 17,573. This increase in school population shows an addition to the general population of the State of about sixty thousand in the same time.

A very gratifying increase is shown in the enrollment and average attendance of pupils, but the average annual school term has been shortened from six months in 1880 to five and five-tenths in 1881 and five and seven-tenths in 1882. There is a decrease in the wages of teachers of about a dollar a month for both sexes, and yet with a shorter annual term and but few more schools, the expenditure for the compensation of teachers is reported as considerably more than it was two years ago. Evidently somebody has made a mistake in figuring.

The State school fund apportioned has been reduced from $302,864 in 1880 to $271,542, in 1882, and the school property of the State shows a contraction in value of about a quarter of a million dollars. The permanent school fund of the State is given at $2,508,644.23, about a half million dollars of which Mr. Speer says would be uninvested the first of this year. He and other State officers urge the adoption of measures that will enable the commissioners charged with the investment of this fund to keep the same from lying idle in the State treasury.

Supt. Speer gives a very intelligent discussion of many of the weak points in our common school system, and his recommendations are substantially those of several of his predecessors. Among his more important suggestions are the following.

(1) The State should extend such aid as will enable every school district to support a public school at least some portion of the year, there being 411 districts without any public school whatever in 1882.

(2) That county treasurers be ex-officio the treasurer of the several school districts of their respective counties.

(3) The adoption of a system of free elementary normal schools for teachers.

(4) The adoption of a more simple and less expensive plan for the management and sale of the school lands of the State.

(5) A change of time of holding district annual meetings to the third Wednesday in June.

Mr. Speer closes a very successful official term with a very interesting and creditable report. His suggestions are to the point and are valuable. Most of them should be enacted as laws before the adjournment of the present legislature.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.

The annual meeting of those interested in the graveyard will be held at the Parker schoolhouse, Thursday, March 1, 1883, for the election of officers for the ensuing year.

[LECTURE GIVEN CONCERNING THE WEST BY MOORHEAD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.

The West and the Western Man. I. N. Moorhead delivered the lecture above named at the Coburn schoolhouse, Silverdale Township, last night to a large and appreciative assemblage and for upwards of an hour and a half kept his audience spell-bound by his eloquence, as he graphically pictured the advance of civilization from the earliest times as it traveled ever westward till he brought his hearers step by step from the cradle of the human race in Palestine, to the latest territory conquered by the ever moving star of empire in what is now the garden of the world. His delineation of the western man, his many novel peculiarities and resources, born of the needs of his everyday life, his unconquerable pluck and energy, his victories over the prejudices and ideas of ye olden time were peculiarly telling and as he lifted this ideal western man up to the gaze of his hearers, he still seemed to be reaching ever westward.

[SCHOOLS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.

Our Schools. The following pupils of the First Intermediate Department were neither absent nor tardy, without an excuse during the past month: Dell Clifton, Howard Warren, Belle Johnson, Ella Hoyt, Ethel Clifton, Lulu Hamlin, Nettie Franey, Hattie Franey, Eddie Scott, Dean McIntire, Henry Mott, John Garris, Gertie Peterson, Rena Grubbs, Luna Ware, Helen Jordan.

The following pupils were imperfect in deportment during the past month: Charlie McConn, George McConn, Eddie Scott, Henry Mott, Porter Holloway, Perry Fullerlove, Schuyler Hand, Clara Delzell, Nettie Franey, Otis Endicott, Oscar Ball, Mary Kitch, Maud Benedict, Hattie Sipes, Rena Grubbs, Willie Kellogg, John Garris, Lulu Hamlin, George Snyder, Hattie Franey. ANNIE NORTON, Teacher.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1883. Front Page.

Skipped long article by R. C. Story entitled "Kansas Schools."

[ATTACHING PORTIONS OF CITY.]

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1883.

It is directed by the Board of Education of the City of Winfield, Kansas, that the territory adjacent to the city, attached for school purposes, be attached to said city for voting purposes as follows, to-wit: That portion of such adjacent territory lying west of a line running north and south with the center of Main Street in said city be attached to the second ward of said city for voting purposes, and that portion of such territory lying east of a line running north and south with the center of Main Street be attached to the first ward of said city for voting purposes.

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[VALLEY VIEW CORRESPONDENT: "M."]

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1883.

A number of young people have been giving themselves special training, and on Thursday evening (Feb. 15th) will give a public entertainment in our schoolhouse. The drama "Bread on the Waters," with songs and other exercises will be given. To those who will be fortunate in getting into the crowded house, it will be an evening pleasantly spent.

This is a wide-awake, moral community, so much enjoyed by its people and eagerly sought by those seeking homes. The school is held eight months in the year. Mr. Wm. Staggers, late of Illinois, is the successful teacher. Then we have a Sabbath school every Sabbath afternoon that does not burn out during the summer or freeze out during the winter; besides having excellent officers and teachers and full supply of bibles and testaments. It has a good organ and scholars that know how to use it. During the winter months, one of the chief attractions and a source of much social enjoyment and mental improvement, is the lyceum which is held each Thursday evening. The aged and young together make these occasions of much interest and a source of great improvement on the part of the young. Here the young learners display their talent on the organ, the young Demosthenes in declamation; and the young men learn to preside with dignity and intelligence. The latter attainment, which is of great importance, can only be acquired by practice, and it is the opinion of the writer, that a greater number of young men are profiting by these opportunities in the rural districts than from an equal population in towns and cities. Ye farmer boys, be not discouraged. In our own country more great and good men have come from the country than cities. At the last lyceum the following question was discussed: "Is Conscience a True Guide to Conduct?" As leaders, Wm. Staggers affirmed and J. F. Martin took the negative. A number of persons participated. . . . M.

[ELECTION REQUEST: SCHOOL PURPOSES.]

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1883.

RECAP: MAYOR TROUP ISSUED PER REQUEST OF BOARD OF EDUCATION A REQUEST FOR AN ELECTION. WED., FEB. 28, FOR PROPOSITION OF ISSUING $5,000 OF THE BONDS OF SAID CITY FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES. GEO. EMERSON, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, L. D. ZENOR, CLERK OF BOARD.

"For the purpose of paying teachers' wages and improving and repairing school buildings, the laying of sidewalks and improvement of school furniture. . . ."

Election 1st ward: to be held in a building situated on Lot No. 19, in Block No. 129, in said ward. J. C. Fuller, George Emerson, and G. H. Buckman to be judges; John M. Reed and H. E. Silliman to act as clerks.

Election 2nd ward: to be held in a building situated on the rear end of Lot No. 1, in Block No. 109, in said ward. B. F. Wood, A. H. Doane, and T. H. Seward to be judges; L. D. Zenor and J. H. Vance to act as clerks.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 21, 1883.

The M. E. Church Society, of Silverdale Township, will give a church social at the Coburn Schoolhouse, on Grouse, Saturday next, Feb. 24, 1883. A cordial invitation is extended to all to assist us having a good time.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 21, 1883.

There will be a meeting of the citizens of Bolton Township at 3 o'clock on Saturday, March 3, 1883, to take into consideration a subscription for a bridge over the Arkansas River. Meeting to be held at the Theaker Schoolhouse.

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[ROCK TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "JIM."]

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

ROCK TOWNSHIP, Feb. 16th, 1883.

Muddy. School 2 weeks longer. Plenty of ducks on the river.

The Teachers' Association at Darien last Saturday was a failure on account of the rainy day.

Prof. Shoemaker, principal of the Douglass schools, visited with Gene Wilbur over Sunday.

Pedagogues are gradually preparing to lay off until fall for repairs, and attend to putting their money out at interest, and collect overdue notes.

[SCHOOL BOND ELECTION.]

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

We would call the attention of the voters of this school district to the approaching election of Wednesday the 28th inst., to vote on the proposition for issuing $5,000 bonds of this school district to pay the district indebtedness; the bonds to run two, three, four, five, and six years. There are now about $5,000 of District scrip out drawing seven percent. It can be funded at six percent, and besides, the holders of the scrip will get their money at once. This indebtedness has accrued in several years past for balance of teachers' wages, the heating apparatus and furniture in the schoolhouses and other improvements. The board are keeping the running expenses below the eight mill tax but this old debt is a drawback. By funding the debt and paying it by a yearly tax of two mills a year, which will pay it off in five years, the difficulty will be easily settled. We advise our electors to vote for the bonds.

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[AKRON CORRESPONDENT: "AUDUBON."]

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

Miss Green's school at Valley Center will close next Friday Week.

Rev. Graham has been holding a series of meetings here with good success which closed last Sabbath, and he is now holding meetings at Star Valley.

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[DEXTER CORRESPONDENT: "X. Y. Z."]

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

Owing to muddy weather and the ill health of our teacher, school was adjourned last week, and the small boys were let loose in consequence.

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[PLEASANT VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: "HORATIUS."]

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

Prof. Hager is conducting a singing school at Centennial.

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

Rev. Morehead of Arkansas City is holding a protracted meeting at Enterprise school-house, in Beaver.

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

Some two weeks ago about forty of the citizen taxpayers of Vernon Township petitioned Senator Hackney to frame and introduce a bill allowing the township to vote not exceeding ten thousand dollars for the purpose of establishing a high school. Our Senator took the matter in hand with such vigor that it passed the Senate last week by a handsome majority.

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[FLORAL CORRESPONDENT: "BUCKEYE."]

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

The Floral school is in a flourishing condition. The primary department is under the excellent control of Miss Kate A. Martin of Udall. . . .

Mr. R. B. Corson is principal of the school . . . . BUCKEYE.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1883.

Winfield votes today on the proposition to issue $5,000 bonds of that school district to pay the outstanding indebtedness.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1883.

There will be an M. E. Church festival held in the schoolhouse at South Bend, on Friday next, for the purpose of raising funds to defray the church expenses for the past quarter. A cordial invitation is extended to all to be present and assist in having a good time.

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[ROSE VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: "JETTA JAY."]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1883.

Our school expects to do some hard work on Arbor Day, March 9.

School is progressing finely under the guardianship of our efficient teacher, George Wright.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1883.

The Valley View Dramatic Club will give an entertainment at Mt. Zion schoolhouse, Vernon Township, on Saturday evening, March 3rd. The popular Drama "Bread on the Waters," with "We will have to Mortgage the farm," dramatized, and excellent music will be rendered. Admission 15 cents; children 10 cents. An evening spent in listening to the performances will be both pleasant and profitable. M.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1883.

Senator Hackney's bill organizing Vernon Township into a high school district with powers to vote bonds and build and maintain a high school, has passed both houses and will become a law after its publication in this paper.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1883.

The apportionment of State school fund has been made by Supt. Limerick. It amounts to 37 cents per capita. Winfield gets $333.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1883.

Mr. Will Christopher will be home from his labors as "school marm" the 10th of March.

When school is out and Mr. Lucas starts for home, it looks as though he was their leader in school and out, for such a gay company of merry lads and rosy lasses trots after him until he gains his own threshold and his company is claimed by his smiling wife.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1883.

On the 22nd it was our pleasure to be present at an entertainment given by the above troupe, at the schoolhouse at Valley View. This combination of amateur performers are composed of the lads and lassies of the best families of Valley View, and their acting proves them people of more than ordinary talent. When we consider that for the above entertainment, they had only been in training for a few evenings, we are the more astonished at the almost perfect representation of character. . . .

Only mentions one performer for good performance: Miss Nellie Martin.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 7, 1883.

Senator Hackney's bill organizing Vernon Township into a high school district with powers to vote bonds and build and maintain a high school has passed both houses.

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Arkansas City Traveler, March 7, 1883.

Four weeks more and the winter term of our school will close.

Our Lyceum is still in full blast, and, with our corps of able debaters, consisting of Messrs. Walton, Marshall, Conaway, Sumners, Wm. Clark, Andrews, A. H. Clark, Harkins, and a host of others, we feel able to compete with any Lyceum in the county and will accept a challenge to debate from any Lyceum in the county.

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

An examination of applicants for teachers' certificates will be held at the high school building in Winfield and in Arkansas City on the 16th and 17th of March.

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[CORRESPONDENCE FROM SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP: NAME NOT GIVEN.]

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

E. J. Johnson's school in District 47 was closed out by the mumps three weeks ago.

J. R. Smith's school in district No. 2 was closed out with the measles. Both diseases have subsided.

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

The school bond election went off quietly, hardly a fourth of the taxpayers voting. Only six votes were cast against the bonds.

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

The measles have almost wiped out the schools throughout the county. We don't remember ever having seen this disease so epidemic as now. The measles are ably seconded by the mumps in getting away with the district schools.

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[OTTER CORRESPONDENT: "TELLER."]

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

Seven days more school closes the term in district 63.

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[BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENT: "CHAFF."]

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

Peter Loy and family, Charlie Burden, and Jake Wingert left Monday for the Pacific slope, Washington Territory being their destination. Dr. Samuel Daniels and his son, A. L., and their families will start on the same route in the near future, and Rev. R. S. Thompson and family on or about the 15th inst. The doctor and preacher will be seriously missed by the people of this section: the former for his skill in relieving the ills to which flesh is heir to, and the latter for his good social and Christian qualities. His school district in losing Mr. Thompson will lose the main wheel in their school machinery, one that never failed to revolve, and but seldom to force the rest to move. CHAFF.

[SCHOOLS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 14, 1883.

A match spelling will be held Wednesday evening, March 21st, 1883, at the Arkansas City High School room. The contest will be confined to the best fifty pages of Patterson's Speller and Analyzer. A $5 prize will be awarded to the successful competitor. Proceeds for the benefit of the Library. Admission 10 cents. All are invited to attend and participate.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 14, 1883.

The following pupils were perfect in the High School Room, during the 6th month: Mollie Coonrod, Hannah Gilbert, Effie Gilstrap, Laura Holloway, Ida Groves, Jessie Norton, Sarah Randall, C. T. Randall, Alvan Sankey, Ellen Taylor, and Carrie Rice.

Perfection denotes abstinence from communication, by look, word, or gesture, in room, hall, or doorway, and an honorable but strict compliance with the rules of school.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 14, 1883.

There will be an examination for Teachers' Certificates, held at the High School room, in Arkansas City, Friday and Saturday, March 16th and 17th, 1883. By order of County Superintendent.

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[ROSE VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: "JETTA JAY."]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 14, 1883.

Our school yard is dotted with trees of all descriptions since arbor day.

Our Lyceum met last Friday night and elected officers for the coming month.

Young men, please don't whoop like wild Indians around the schoolhouse, as we would like the Valley to have a good name.

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[TORRANCE CORRESPONDENT: "CROCKETT."]

Winfield Courier, March 15, 1883.

Our spring term of school commenced Monday with a fair attendance.

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[OMNIA CORRESPONDENT: "ELIZA."]

Winfield Courier, March 15, 1883.

Omnia school closed very quietly at the expiration of the term.

Winfield Courier, March 15, 1883.

School Orders. Holders of school orders on the Winfield City district are requested to bring them at once to the Treasurer, J. D. Pryor, for cancellation.

[VERNON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL.]

Winfield Courier, March 15, 1883.

A meeting was held at Vernon schoolhouse last Monday evening to consider the advisability of proceeding to the organization of a High School. Considerable enthusiasm was elicited and a committee was appointed to prepare a plan for house, estimate expense, etc. The meeting adjourned to meet in two weeks, to hear the report of committee. Let everybody interested be present Monday evening, March 26, at Vernon schoolhouse.

F. WORDEN, Secretary.

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[ROCK TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "JIM."]

Winfield Courier, March 15, 1883.

MARRIED. James Walker and Miss Daniels are married. Success to them. Jim is one of our successful teachers.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 21, 1883.

The mid-term vacation of our public schools will commence on Friday, March 30th, 1883.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 21, 1883.

The match spelling advertised for this evening at the Schoolhouse, we are requested to state is postponed.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 21, 1883.

A literary entertainment will be given at the Guthrie Schoolhouse, in Bolton Township, on Tuesday eve, March 27th, 1883.

Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.

The West Ward schoolhouse grounds have been cleaned up and put in splendid order. It improves the looks of the building wonderfully.

Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.

The Odessa school is blooming out with a new fence around the premises and a large lot of shade trees recently set out. Our Pleasant Valley friends are wide awake and know what ought to be done.

Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.

During the last two weeks H. G. Fuller has sold eleven thousand dollars worth of city property. Among them was the J. C. Fuller house, just east of the schoolhouse, to F. M. Dickey for $740. The J. H. Kinne house on Manning Street to Cap. Whiting for $768. The stone house near the Santa Fe depot to M. E. Page for $800. The Hackney residence to Geo. Ordway for $2,500, and numerous other improved and unimproved property.

Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.

There will be a meeting of the Pleasant Valley Stock Protective Union at the Odessa schoolhouse on Tuesday evening, April 3rd at 7-1/2 o'clock. Important business requires a full attendance. A. H. BROADWELL, O. S.

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Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.

Our school closed last Friday; our teacher, Mr. Crotsley, is one of Cowley's best teachers. The scholars and parents will miss him as he goes into other fields of labor, having engaged a school in Elk County. My very best wishes for success go with him.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 28, 1883.

Sunday School was re-organized at the Theaker Schoolhouse in West Bolton on the 18th inst.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 28, 1883.

Work upon the superstructure of our Highland Hall has commenced in good earnest; the castings, lumber, stone, etc., being on the ground, and the lower floor joists are being put down. Mr. Ashton, of Lawrence, who is known as the builder of our Schoolhouse, will have a hand in the stone work, etc.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 28, 1883.

The Southwest Bolton S. P. U. will meet at the Mercer Schoolhouse next Saturday evening, March 31st. All members are requested to be present as business of importance will be brought before the meeting. F. LORRY, Capt.

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[ROCK TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "JIM."]

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

Miss Lou Wilbur has returned home from school in Augusta.

Miss Lou Strong has completed her school west of here. She has taught a good school.

MARRIED. Another pedagogue gone. Albert Brookshire and Lydia Martindale this time. Cigars, Albert.

The Misses McWilliams have finished their schools and now are at home. They are among our best teachers.

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[TISDALE CORRESPONDENT: "X."]

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

Our literary has adjourned until October next.

Our young people have about all got around almost as good as ever. School has begun again.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

DIED. Death has again taken away a young man in the vigor of youth, from our neighborhood. A large concourse of sympathizing neighbors met at the Salem schoolhouse to pay their last respects to the remains of Mr. Robert Crane. The only members of his mother's family that were able to be present were his sister, Miss Ida, and his brother, Edward. The poor, widowed mother (away in Kentucky) will hear the sad tidings that her "Robby" is no more. To all the sad hearted the word goes out--for there are graves in all our hearts o'er which we shed sad, bitter tears--and though a living form is sometimes buried there, the busy world goes tramping on, unmindful of tears or aching hearts; but such is life. Death will sometime come to us all. May we fall asleep and wake to happiness in eternity.

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

A number of the young friends of Miss Leota Gary went out to Centennial in Beaver Township, Friday afternoon, to witness the closing exercises of her winter term of school.

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

County Superintendent Limerick is now settled down to housekeeping again in Winfield, and is occupying his property on east Ninth Avenue. Mrs. Limerick has been teaching in Rock Township this winter, her school closing last week.

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

Every schoolhouse in Kansas should be surrounded by a grove of trees--cottonwoods will do; elms, ash, and catalpas are better. County Superintendents should appoint a day to be devoted by the patrons and pupils to decorating and beautifying the school grounds. A handsome school building in a grove of thrifty young trees is a "thing of beauty and joy forever." In no other way will a small amount of work and the investment of a small sum of money do so much good for the school and the town as in the planting and cultivating of trees in our school grounds.

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

Many of the winter schools throughout the county have closed and the weary school ma'ams can take a short rest before commencing the summer campaign.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 4, 1883.

Miss Linnie Peed, who has just finished teaching several terms of school in the vicinity of Newton, Kansas, returned to the city on Saturday last. She remained in the city until Monday, when she and her mother took leave for Geuda Springs, where they will probably remain during the summer.

[LYCEUM: BOLTON TOWNSHIP.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 4, 1883.

Communicated. Ed. Traveler: During the past winter the enterprising citizens of Dist. 96, Bolton Township, have conducted a Lyceum, greatly to the instruction and amusement of young and old, under the leadership of J. B. Guthrie, supported by Messrs. Walton, Marshall, Conway, Andrews, and others, not to mention the Clark brothers. The object has been to cultivate a taste for refining literature, as well as to develop the forensic art; and by way of parenthesis, let me say that this is one of the most profitable ways that the denizens of the rural districts can spend the long evenings of the winter months, as it furnishes not simply amusement and recreation, but is specially adapted to prepare the young people to acquit themselves with credit in after life.

On Tuesday evening, March 27th, the closing exercises were held in the Guthrie school-house, which was crowded to its utmost capacity. A special effort was made to entertain the public pleasantly and profitably, and great credit is due the managers for the success of the entertainment. Messrs. Dayton, Hahn, McGinnis, and Arnett furnished instrumental music, with violin, guitar, and organ, which was highly appreciated. Several pieces of vocal music by Mrs. Sheats and others was well rendered. Eph Mowry and W. Maxwell rendered "Carve that Possum" and another two other plantation melodies with good effect. It is not possible to enter into the merits of the literary part of the entertainment. The recitations and selections were in good taste, and well rendered, while the dialogues brought down the house. The reading of the Regulator displayed the usual amount of dry wit and local thrusts which amused all. Owing to the lateness of the hour, the debate, which has always been a prominent feature of the programme at the regular meetings, was set aside and doubtless Bolton Town-ship will never know what pent up bottles of eloquence Messrs. Conway and Clark will have for private use the coming summer. On the whole the entertainment was excellent and the zeal of these Boltonites is worthy of imitation in other places. OBSERVER.

Winfield Courier, April 5, 1883.

The population of Kansas is, in round numbers, 1,000,000. The report of the State Superintendent of schools says that the number of school-going age enrolled is 269,978. Here we have the wonderful phenomenon of over one-fourth of the population of a great state going to school.

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[FLORAL CORRESPONDENT: "BUCKEYE."]

Winfield Courier, April 5, 1883.

The Floral schools closed last Friday. Effective work has been done during the six months' term. Our teachers have labored with earnestness and zeal and their efforts have been crowned with success.

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Winfield Courier, April 5, 1883.

The Floral scholars with the teacher and visitors had a gay time, so they say.

Winfield Courier, April 5, 1883.

The city election Tuesday passed off very quietly, but little interest being manifested. On Monday evening a number of citizens met at the Opera House and placed a ticket in the field. Another meeting was held the same evening, which made up a second ticket. Dr. George Emerson was the unanimous candidate for Mayor by both meetings. The two tickets represented no distinctive issue of any character, unless it might have been termed a "waterworks" issue. In the first ward John McGuire was elected to the council over H. Silver by three majority. In the second ward D. L. Kretsinger was elected over S. L. Gilbert by forty majority. Capt. H. H. Siverd and Frank W. Finch were re-elected constables.

MAYOR: George Emerson: 4481.

POLICE JUDGE: J. E. Snow, 230; L. L. Beck, 255.

CITY ATTORNEY: Jos. O'Hare: 432.

TREASURER SCHOOL BOARD: George W. Robinson, 270; W. J. Wilson, 225.

CONSTABLES: H. H. Siverd, 299; Frank W. Finch, 251; David Long, 225; Jas. McLain, 222.

COUNCILMEN: 1st Ward, John A. McGuire, 132; H. Silver, 129.

COUNCILMEN: 2nd Ward, D. L. Kretsinger, 132; S. L. Gilbert, 92.

SCHOOL BOARD: 1st Ward, Dr. W. G. Graham, 259; 2nd ward, J. P. Short, 137; 2nd Ward, H. Brotherton, 89.

The new council is made up as follows.

All including the Mayor are Republicans, three councilmen and the Mayor are "anti-water-works"; in other words, in favor of holding the company down to the strict letter of their contract. Three are prohibitionists, and one an anti-prohibitionist.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 11, 1883.

Our schools will be opened next Monday--they being now closed for a week's vacation.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "PANCAKE JIM."]

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

As Olivia met with a sad accident, I will try and write for her, but am a poor apology for a writer.

Miss Mary Randall commenced a term of school at this place on Monday inst. We wish her success.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

Some stranger has been traveling over the county taking pictures of farm houses, schoolhouses, and scenery. What his object is or what interest he is working under, several inquisitive citizens have failed to discover.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

The Governor proclaims Thursday the 26th day of April as "Arbor Day," and advises all good people to plant, or cause to be planted, trees and shrubs, and to beautify the schoolhouse grounds. Let us hope that his injunction will be generally observed all over the state. Kansas' greatest need is more trees. Especially is this so with the schoolhouses.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

The Odessa people have displayed most commendable enterprise in the improvement of their school grounds. They have put up a neat fence, fixed up the house, and planted over two hundred trees and shrubs. Why their example is not followed by every school district in the county we cannot tell. The improvement of school grounds is certainly a matter of much educational importance. A less inviting place than one of the bleak, bare schoolhouses scattered over the county could not easily be found. Around many of them the forlorn thousand-miles-from anywhere appearance is not even relieved by a hitching rack. Why not go to work and improve the school grounds? It won't cost much, and the influence of a cozy schoolhouse, surrounded by trees and flowers, and fences, will be felt all over the district.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

The mail carrier on the Winfield and Dexter route has been raising considerable disturbance along the line lately. He carries a revolver and shoots promiscuously through schoolhouses, cripples, dogs, and does often reckless and peculiar things. Aside from this he has been known to stop at houses along the line an unusual amount of time. Several residents on the road he travels have become tired of his antics and one of them came in Tuesday to hunt up U. S. Commissioner Webb and have him taken in hand. If Uncle Sam gets hold of him, it will be but a short time till he is tamed.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

Mr. Ed. Rice returned with his family from New Matamoras, Ohio, Friday. Mr. Rice owns a good farm in Walnut Township, which he rented out four years ago and went to Ohio, hoping to improve his fortune. He will now occupy it again and settles down to stay, fully satisfied that Cowley is far ahead of any place in Ohio in advantages for the farmer. He brought four Ohioans with him who seek homes in this county, three of them school teachers.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 18, 1883.

The First Quarterly meeting of the Arkansas City Circuit will be held at the Coburn schoolhouse April 22 and 23. Preaching Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 12 p.m. and at 4 p.m. The residing elder, Rev. T. Audis, will preach at 4 p.m. Sunday. H. S. LUNDY, Pastor.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 18, 1883.

The following pupils of the High School were perfect during the 8th month: Etta Barnett, Mollie Coonrod, Hannah Gilbert, Frank Gamel, Effie Gilstrap, Laura Holloway, Jessie Norton, Charley Randall, Alvan Sankey, Eliza Taylor, Lizzie Wilson, Dora Pearson, Carrie Rice, Ida Groves, Walter Pickering, Sarah Randall, Harry Shaw.

The following were imperfect: Mollie Christian, Harry Finley, Fred McLaughlin, John Kirkpatrick, Minnie McIntire, Eddie Marshall, Frank Wright, Arthur Parker, Peter Hollenbeck, Alice Lane, Robert Nipp, Fannie Peterson.

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[ROSE VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: "JETTA JAY.".]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 18, 1883.

Our school, taught by Mr. Geo. Wright, closed last Friday with a picnic. A good time is reported, although the wind blew with a vengeance. The pupils all unite in wishing for the same teacher next winter.

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[CONSTANT CORRESPONDENT: "QUIT."]

Winfield Courier, April 19, 1883.

A Sabbath school has been started at Victor under the superintendence of Mr. Watt. We prophesy a good school as the result of Mr. Watt's labors.

Winfield Courier, April 19, 1883.

Miss Clute has almost lost her voice and has not taught her school for three days.

Winfield, Courier, April 19, 1883.

The Rose Valley school closed last Friday with a big dinner, sandwiched with literary exercises and a general good time. After the speaking the teacher, Mr. George Wright, was presented with a mammoth cake, a gift from his scholars. This was a fitting testimonial to Mr. Wright's faithful and efficient work.

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[COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]

Winfield Courier, April 19, 1883.

The school tax was remitted to James Gilleland in Spring Creek.

In the appeal of district 113, the action of the Superintendent was sustained.

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[LOCATION OF WATER HYDRANTS.]

Winfield Courier, April 19, 1883.

The apportionment of hydrants leaves the part of the city east of the schoolhouse entirely unprovided for. It will take forty more hydrants to give these citizens the fire protection necessary.

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[CAMBRIDGE CORRESPONDENT: "MOSS BACK."]

Winfield Courier, April 19, 1883.

Singing class every Thursday night. Come out and try your voices and help us sing. Mr. W. T. Koons is our teacher.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1883.

Rev. J. J. Broadbent will preach next Sunday, April 29th, 1883, at the Theaker schoolhouse in West Bolton. Morning services at 11 o'clock and evening at 7:30 o'clock.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1883.

We call attention to the card of Miss Fowler's private school in this issue. The lady comes to our city well recommended and we hope will receive the encouragement she deserves. The school, we understand, will be conducted somewhat after the Kindergarten system.

CARD. Private School. Miss Fowler desires to inform the parents of Arkansas City that she has opened up a private school, for children, in the building south of H. P. Farrar's residence. HOURS, 8:45 TO 11:15 A.M. TERMS: $3.00 per month.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1883.

At the annual meeting of the Bolton Stock Protective Union at the Bland schoolhouse, last Saturday, the following gentlemen were elected officers for the coming year: A. J. Gilbert, Captain; J. W. Patterson, 1st Lieutenant; Dick Chinn, 2nd Lieutenant; and A. Ramsey, Orderly Sergeant. This organization has done first-class work in the past, and under the gentlemen just elected its efficiency will be fully up to its record.

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[COURIER CLIPS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1883.

The Rose Valley School closed last Friday with a big dinner sandwiched with literary exercises and a general good time. After the speaking the teacher, Mr. George Wright, was presented with a mammoth cake, a gift from his scholars. This was a fitting testimonial to Mr. Wright's faithful and efficient work.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

Mr. Christopher has a full school.

Miss Randall is delighted with her work of training the youth of Salem.

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[VERNON CORRESPONDENT: "WALLACE."]

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

Nothing has been heard lately about our grade school. Why don't someone wake up the matter? Vernon could support a graded school in good shape.

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

Mr. Bobbitt is moving his barn to the lots on Ninth Avenue west of the schoolhouse.

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

A couple of young lady school teachers have purchased Mr. Craine's residence on east Ninth Avenue.

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

Senator Ingalls will deliver his famous lecture on Garfield at the Opera House this Thursday evening. Benefit of the Library Association. Admittance 25 cents. School children 15 cents.

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

New Salem is now a telegraph station. The wires and batteries were put in Friday. A new schoolhouse is also being built, which will cost upwards of $2,000. It is to be two stories high.

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[WIND STORM.]

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

The wind storm of last Friday night was no tame affair; indeed, it proved to be very interesting to many of the residents of Liberty and Tisdale Townships.

The storm seems to have passed north and struck Tisdale, where a large two-story frame house was blown to splinters. It contained ten persons at the time, all of them being on the ground floor. Mr. Green, one of the occupants, says that when he picked himself up, he was off on the prairie surrounded with the debree of the buildings and furniture. Reece Moore and wife were lying near him, both badly injured. The others were badly shaken up, but not damaged to any great extent. The furniture, stoves, and other household fixtures were totally demolished. The Conrad schoolhouse was also destroyed. In the north part of Tisdale Township, near New Salem, Milt Gilbert's house was unroofed. The walls were of stone and withstood the force of the storm. Fortunately there was no one in the house at the time. Farther on Reube Mitchell's house was wrecked, the two gables and half the roof blown in. It was a new frame house built this spring.

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[ROSE VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: "JETTA JAY."]

Arkansas City Traveler, May 2, 1883.

We now have an extra good Sabbath school at the Barker schoolhouse. JETTA JAY.

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[ROCK CORRESPONDENT: "JIM."]

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

Miss Sue McWilliams commenced a 3 months school last Monday in Butler County, where she taught last winter. JIM.

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

Fred Kropp has succeeded in locating the old livery stable on the lot west of the school-house. This is one of the finest locations in the city and it is a pity to spoil it with a livery stable.

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

The scholars of the public schools had a vacation Tuesday and a grand May picnic in the park. The beautiful May queens, represented in the persons of Margaret Spotswood, Mollie Anderson, and Miss Alice Carson, were duly crowned, and mirth and joy reigned supreme.

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

Mr. Lunday has sold his home residence opposite the East ward schoolhouse to Mr. Howard of Walnut Township for fifteen hundred dollars. This is a beautiful little place. Mr. Lunday will remove to his six acre place up near the mounds on which he will build a neat and roomy dwelling.

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

That the city schools close the 11th inst.

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

District 14, Torrance, has voted school bonds for a $1,500 schoolhouse.

Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.

The primary department of the public schools under Miss Rounds had a picnic Friday afternoon in Riverside Park. It was a jolly crowd of little ones, as we saw them marching toward the park with their lunch baskets and bright, happy faces. Why can't the teachers give the little folks a picnic every Friday afternoon when the weather permits? Such hours spent in romping around under the trees would be worth a week of study, and the knowledge of its coming would give them more of an interest in school work. We are in favor of making the Friday afternoon picnic take the place of the usual dry and useless "Mary-had-a-little-lamb" exercises. It would be much more beneficial in the way of health and increasing the interest of the little ones in school. What do the parents say? Shall the Friday afternoon picnic be a part of the school curriculum?

Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.

Mr. W. B. Beaumont closed his school at Odessa in Pleasant Valley last Friday, and the event was celebrated with a grand basket picnic in the afternoon. The whole neighborhood turned out at the schoolhouse to hear the closing exercises and then all repaired to the woods for a good time. Mr. Beaumont seems to have conducted the school very satisfactorily.

Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.

The Board met at the office of the Winfield Bank Monday. Present: Emerson, president; Fuller, Doane, and Wood, members. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Reports of all outstanding committees were accepted and the business of the old Board closed up as far as practicable. The new Board then proceeded to organize by electing Mr. Fuller, president; Mr. Wood, vice-president; and L. D. Zenor, clerk. The president then appointed the following committees.

Mr. Wood, committee on buildings and grounds.

Dr. Graham, common ways and means.

Mr. Short, committee on finance.

On motion the following order of business was adopted: First, reading of the minutes; second, reports of special committees; third, reports of standing committees; fourth, new business; fifth, old business; sixth, claims. The meeting then adjourned to meet next Monday night.

Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.

The fourth annual commencement of the Winfield High School will be held in Manning's hall on Friday evening, May 11th. The following is the program.

Prayer: J. E. Platter.

Essay: "Links": Hattie Andrews, Class '82

Declamation: "Flying Jim's Last Leap": James Cairns, Class '82.

Essay: Mary Randall, Class '82.

Recitation: "The Legend of Bregenz": Jennie Lowry, Class '81.

Oration: "Perseverance": James Lorton, Class '80.

Recitation: "Charlie Machree": Ida Trezise, Class '82.

Essay: "A Chain of Fancies": Anna Hunt, Class '80.

Select Reading: "The Pilot's Story": Anna Hunt, Class '80.

Essay: "Woman's Work": Fannie Harden.

Essay: "Whence, Where, and Whither": Clara Bosman.

Prayer: Rev. J. Cairns.

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[CONSTANT CORRESPONDENT: "CAESAR."]

Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.

The Sunday school at Victor is prospering finely.

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[ROSE VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: "JETTA JAY."]

Arkansas City Traveler, May 16, 1883.

Dr. Duncan will preach in the Rose Valley schoolhouse on Wednesday evening at 7:30.

Dr. Duncan, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is now visiting old acquaintances in Arkansas City and this vicinity.

Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.

Miss Mollie Bryant and Mrs. W. B. Caton gave their pupils of the public school a picnic in the Riverside Park last Tuesday, and had a gay, frolicking time.

Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.

Miss Zella Hutchinson came home at Mr. Tomlin's last Friday from her school for a short vacation.

Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.

Miss Theresa Goldsmith left Wednesday morning for her home in Clinton, Missouri, where she will teach this summer. Miss Huldah Goldsmith goes with her for a few weeks' visit.

[HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.]

Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.

The Opera House was crowded on Friday evening last for the annual Commencement exercises of the Winfield High School. The principal part of the program consisted of performances by the Alumni of 1880, 1881, and 1882, which were all excellent, and showed that though their time of school day activity had passed, their intellects had lost no lustre, but improved with time and use. After the opening prayer by Rev. J. Cairns came the greeting song by the class, followed by an essay on "Links" by Miss Hattie Andrews, of the class of 1882. Miss Andrew's voice was clear and distinct, and her essay exhibited a depth of thought which is very commendable. Succeeding this was a declamation, "Flying Jim's Last Leap," by James Cairns, another of the class of 1882. James did the piece full justice and brought out the points very nicely. Next came the recitation of Miss Jennie Lowry, class of 1881, "The Legend of Bregenz," which is rich in sentiment. James Lorton, class of 1880, then made his first appearance as an orator. His subject was "Perseverance," and he proved the necessity of this important factor in the human make-up in a manner which showed careful consideration and did himself much credit. Miss Ida Trezise, class of 1882, brought out in the next recitation the grit of "Charlie Machree" in battling against the tide to win a kiss. Miss Trezise's appearance was pleasing, and she has the faculty of imitation necessary to good elocution. An essay by Miss Anna Hunt, also of the class of 1882, gave the audience some bristling thoughts on "A Chain of Fancies." Miss Rose Rounds, of the same class, read in her interesting way the sensational tale, "The Pilot's Story."

Then came the graduating exercises. Miss Fannie Harden, being unable to be present, her essay on "Woman's Work" was nicely read by Miss Etta Johnson. It asserted that woman's sphere for work is broadening and ere long she will have equal rights with the men and use these rights for the accomplishment of much good. Miss Clara Bowman's essay, "Whence, Where, and Whither," sparkled with bright thoughts and fully demonstrated from whence we came, where we are, and whither we are tending. The presentation of diplomas was made by Prof. Trimble with appropriate words of advice. The program was interspersed with instrumental music by Miss Josie Bard and Prof. Farringer, the entertainment closing with a good night song by the class.

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Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.

We clip the following from the Indianapolis Sentinel, written by J. C. McKee, who recently visited this place.

There are two school buildings and the schools, which close this week, seem to be conducted in a first-class manner.

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[AKRON CORRESPONDENT: "AUDUBON."]

Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.

County Superintendent Limerick was out last Sabbath.

Constable Lacey and Prof. Weimer are getting to be experts in letter writing.

The Methodists will hereafter hold their services in the Valley Center schoolhouse, and Rev. Rose will resume his appointments as before. AUDUBON.

Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.

Eugene A. Millard came down from Burden Monday to convince Judge Torrance that he knew too much for a juryman and just enough for a pedagogue. He was permitted to return to his school teaching.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.

Our public schools will close the present term June 7th, 1883.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.

Wild Plumb bushes are loaded down with fruit this year, and the Indian as well as the school boy will have a bountiful harvest.

[HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.

Closing exercises of the Arkansas City High School, Wednesday evening, class exercises and rendering of the drama, "Married Life." Thursday evening, June 7th, graduating address by the class. A programme of exercises will be printed in next week's TRAVELER. Exercises at McLaughlin's Hall.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.

Ed. Traveler: Quite a pleasant affair was held at the Bland schoolhouse, last Friday, at the close of the summer term of school, in the shape of a picnic or dinner, which was intended for a picnic in the grove, but the rain of Thursday night caused the change. Quite a number of the parents and neighbors came in to enjoy themselves with the children. Declarations and dialogues were ably rendered, after which presents were distributed to all the scholars. The school then closed with a unanimous vote of thanks to Mr. C. F. Cunningham, who has given entire satisfaction in teaching four successive terms in our district, and we hope to be fortunate enough to secure his services in the future. All went away feeling benefitted by being there, and expressed themselves as having had a very enjoyable time. Parents, you can do more for the future of your children by thus showing an interest in their education than by days of toil. VISITOR.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.

From the Fall River Echo, we learn that Prof. R. C. Story has received his household goods and settled down to housekeeping in that town and gone into the banking business as cashier of the Fall River bank. We wish him abundant success and bespeak for him and his estimable lady a kind reception--in their new home.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.

The Misses Gardener, Lawson, and Ettie Johnson are home from the Winfield school.

There will be singings at the old Salem schoolhouse on Sunday afternoons, conducted by Mr. C. Miller.

The New Salem schoolhouse is under headway, and the house of Mr. Q. E. Johnson will soon be completed.

Miss Randall is suffering with neuralgia, had to leave school for a week, and is not yet able for school duty.

School at Prairie Home closed on Tuesday and they had a very pleasant time, I am informed. They had a picnic dinner, or rather all took dinner together. I was sadly disappointed and did not get to share in the good time nor partake of the excellent goodies prepared by the good ladies of that district. They had pleasant exercises, all passed off pleasantly, and hearts beat high, except for the thought that they soon must part, perhaps never to all meet again on such a joyful occasion. The teacher, Mr. Ramage, and family, will move to Winfield next week, taking with them the esteem of the many kind neighbors and the love of his pupils.

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[UDALL CORRESPONDENT: "UNCLE FRANK."]

Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.

A new two-story schoolhouse is looming up at Udall. Cost: Sixteen hundred and fifty dollars ($1,650). Will be completed ready for school to commence the first of September.

Our long term of school will close next Friday. Miss Strong is a splendid teacher and has done good work here. The thought of her leaving causes one of our grain buyers to wear a very long face.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "LERIFUER."]

Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.

The carpenters will commence on the new schoolhouse as soon as the next car load of lumber comes, which is expected every day.

Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.

The railroad surveyors ran lines all around over the city and surrounding country. As they set more stakes along the second street east of the schoolhouse than anywhere else, residents about there seem confident that a track will be run from the K. C. L. & S. Depot around through the east part of town, down through Loomis' addition, striking the Santa Fe near the south bridge.

Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.

The Stock Protective Union of Pleasant Valley will hold their regular meeting at the Odessa schoolhouse on Tuesday, June 5th, at 7:30 in the evening. A full attendance is desired. A. H. BROADWELL, O. S.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 6, 1883.

Wednesday, June 6th, a literary and musical entertainment and the Class Exercises of the class of 1883 will be held at McLaughlin's Hall, for the benefit of the High School Library.

Programme: Music--Orchestra. Orations: Harry L. Finley; Etta M. Barnett. Music. Alice L. Lane; Mollie Coonrod; Hannah Gilbert; C. L. Swarts; Harry C. Shaw; Mollie Christian; W. M. Blakeney.

Dramatis Personal: [Drama put on] Anna Norton, Maggie Barrows, Etta Barnett, Sadie Pickering, Linda Christian, George Wright, W. D. Mowry, Harry C. Shaw, Harry L. Finley, F. C. McLaughlin.

Doors open at 8 o'clock. Admission 25 cents. Children under 12 years 15 cents. No extra charge for reserved seats, for which tickets can be obtained at the Post Office. All are cordially invited to attend.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.

The S. P. U. of Bolton will meet at Stony Point schoolhouse Saturday evening, June 15th, 1883, for the transaction of any business of the company's. All members are requested to attend. A. J. GILBERT, Capt.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.

Prof. A. H. Limerick, our county superintendent, was in the city yesterday visiting the schools; and although we did not have a very lengthy talk with the gentleman, we gleaned the facts that he found the High School in all its departments in first-class shape, which indeed reflects credit upon our teacher, Prof. Atkinson, and his corps of assistants.

[SCHOOLS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.

Tuesday and Wednesday, June 5th and 6th, annual examination of classes.

Wednesday evening, June 8th, at McLaughlin's Hall, class exercises and rendition of drama, "Married Life."

Thursday evening, June 7th, at McLaughlin's Hall, graduating addresses by the class, at 8 p.m.

Friday forenoon, June 8th, exercises of the Grammar and Intermediate Departments to be held in the High School Room.

The patrons of the school are cordially invited to be present.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "ALLEGRO."]

Winfield Courier, June 7, 1883.

Work commenced on the schoolhouse last Monday.

Winfield Courier, June 7, 1883.

Eight of the teachers of the public schools have been appointed, as follows: Misses Klingman, Dickey, Bryant, Hamill, Crippen, Gibson, Aldrich, Barnes, and Mrs. Caton. There still remain four places to be filled.

Winfield Courier, June 7, 1883.

Prof. Anson Gridley, Jr., is elected superintendent of the Winfield City schools for the ensuing year, an appointment eminently fit to be made. Mr. Gridley is fully equipped in every respect for the position and ranks high among the practical educators of the state.

Winfield Courier, June 7, 1883.

Notice to Contractors. Bids are desired on a stone schoolhouse two stories high, to be built at Torrance. The plans and specifications can be seen at D. Elliott's, in Winfield, until June 9th. The contract will be let to one person. The board retains the right to reject any and all bids. By order of Board school district 14.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

Prof. C. T. Atkinson has been engaged as Principal of our high school for the next school year.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

Prof. C. T. Atkinson and family started for Zanesville, Ohio, on Monday last, where they intend to spend the summer, with friends, until the high school term commences.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

The commencement exercises at McLaughlin's Hall Thursday evening were attended by many of the parents of the high school scholars, and the exercises reflected great credit upon both teacher and pupils.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

We are very sorry to learn that Miss Burrows, who has been engaged in teaching in our high school the last year, leaves for her home in Iowa tomorrow. Miss Burrows has proved herself an efficient teacher, and besides has made many friends in the country who will sincerely regret her departure.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

Silverdale Stock Protective Union will meet at the Silverdale schoolhouse on Saturday, June 16th, 1883, at early candlelight. All members are requested to be present as important business will come up for consideration. B. F. HAYNES, Captain.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

Harry Finley left for his home in Hiawatha, Kansas, last Monday. Harry has just graduated with honors in our High School and we presume will attend college next year. He has our best wishes for his success in the race of life.

[SCHOOL LIBRARY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

The entertainment for the benefit of the above last Wednesday night was literally crowded and the programme of the evening was much enjoyed. The drama "Married Life," was ably rendered, the cast of characters was excellent, and fully sustained throughout. Those taking part therein are certainly deserving credit for affording an evening's amusement hard to excel.

[SCHOOLS: REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

Gentlemen of the Board:

I have the honor herewith to lay before you the report for the year ending June 8th, 1883.

With one exception, the past year has been one of unexceptional discipline and order. The Principal has endeavored to instill within the minds of his pupils that self-government is as important as culture of the mind; that honor should direct every action; and that fear should be banished from the mind. It is gratifying to know that the code of honor observed especially by the pupils of the high school is seldom equaled by the pupils of any grade of schools.

A lamentable lack of knowledge of spelling and writing has induced the Principal to require a rigid drill in each every day, and especial prominence has been given to the analysis, definitions, and synonyms of words. The tasks required are such as the great majority of the pupils are able to perform. Great care has been taken by the teachers that undue stimulation be removed from ever-bright or over-ambitious pupils. It is the policy of many teachers to stimulate a mushroom growth and thus exhaust the mental abilities of the pupil ere he has arrived at the age of maturity.

The proper remedy for this is parental watch-care and cooperation with the teacher. The work marked out for each grade presupposes ability on the part of the pupil equal to the performance and naturally leads to the work of the succeeding grade, and when a pupil proves unequal to the task, it is a prima facie case that he should be in another grade where the work is easier. The value of an education does not depend upon the shortness of the time spent in its acquisition, or the rapidity with which the work is accomplished, but rather in the thoroughness of comprehension and the actual discipline of mind which is obtained. It is far better for a pupil to spend twice the time in a single grade than to pass to the next before the work has been fully mastered. A single study thoroughly pursued goes further toward a practical education than an imperfect understanding of many.

Tardiness, non-attendance, and lack of application will cause many to enter the same grade at the commencement of the coming year as they did at the commencement of the closing year. Many parents will believe that because their pupils do not advance with their class that they have been illy taught or illy-used. If they will examine the register, they will understand the cause. "No promotions except for merit and no degradations except for cause," will be inexorably enforced.

Arkansas City has not the educational facilities her rank and growth demand. Basements are too damp in wet weather, too dusty in windy weather, and too dark in all weather. The present Board have endeavored to locate and build suitable houses, but their well meant endeavors have been unavailing. Though sickness has interfered, yet the work done will far excel that of the previous year.

With thanks to the members of the Board for the efficient aid extended to the Principal in the discharge of his duties, this report is respectfully submitted.

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[TANNEHILL CORRESPONDENT: "JULIANNA."]

Winfield Courier, June 14, 1883.

School is out Friday.

Mr. Watt has sent for an organ. It would pay a first class music teacher to come here. There are quite a number of scholars around here.

A load of young folks went from here to the Victor schoolhouse last Sunday evening. Another load went to town, and another to the Randall schoolhouse.

Winfield Courier, June 14, 1883.

Mrs. J. W. Johnston and her daughter, Ida, leave for Canada today to be gone all summer. Miss Ida will probably lengthen her stay through the winter and attend school at Toronto.

Winfield Courier, June 14, 1883.

Miss Ella Kelly returned from Wichita last week after having taught the grammar department of the schools successfully during the winter. She was re-elected to the position but refused to accept it again for the salary and will probably not return.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, June 14, 1883.

Our Salem neighbors at the New Salem, or Pleasant Hill, schoolhouse have organized a union Sunday School, with Mr. Bryant as superintendent, Mr. Douglass, assistant, and Miss Gilmore, chorister. I do not know who the other officers are.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 20, 1883.

DIED. On Wednesday morning of last week about 7 o'clock, Howard, the colored porter at the Leland Hotel, died suddenly of heart disease. He had been more or less affected with dangerous symptoms for several months past. It appears that the diseased arose feeling as well as usual and went about his morning work and was engaged in the kitchen when stricken by the hand of death to the floor from which he in vain attempted to rise, staggering and falling again at every attempt. Mr. Patterson, the landlord, sent for Dr. Chapel and in the meanwhile Howard was carried upstairs, but expired in about ten minutes despite all that could be done by the attending physician. The young man by reason of his courteous and pleasant manners was a general favorite with all and his untimely taking off is much deplored. The burial took place the same day from the residence of Mr. J. Hand, and Rev. Daily preached his funeral sermon last Sunday at the Guthrie schoolhouse in West Bolton.

[HIGH SCHOOL.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 20, 1883.

The following is the corps of teachers engaged for the next term of school in this city. Principal: C. T. Atkinson. Assistants: Miss Annie Norton, Miss Virginia Walton, Miss _____ Johnson, Miss Albertine Maxwell, Miss Mary Theaker.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.

The farmers of East Creswell are requested to meet at the Rose Valley schoolhouse on Saturday evening, June 30th, 1883, for the purpose of effecting the organization of a Stock Protective Union. It is hoped that all parties interested will make a point of attending the above meeting.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.

We announce the departure, for her home in Osceola, Iowa, of Miss Maggie Burrows, on last Thursday. Miss Burrows has been teaching in our public school the past year, and filled her position with much honor, winning the confidence and respect of all her pupils. We hope to see her in our city again, but be her destiny what it may, it must always be a source of gratification to her to know that she has many friends in Arkansas City who wish her well.

[SCHOOL MEETING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.

The annual school meeting in District No. 2 will be held in the High School building, Arkansas City, on Wednesday, June 27th, 1883, at 3:30 o'clock p.m. It is hoped that all parents and others interested in education will be present as in addition to the usual business, arrangements will have to be made for the erection of another school building to accommodate our school population. H. D. KELLOGG, Chairman; O. S. RARICK, Trustee; O. INGERSOLL, Clerk.

[STOCK PROTECTIVE UNION.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.

A meeting was held at the Rose Valley schoolhouse in East Creswell last Saturday night, June 16th, for the purpose of talking up the organization of a Stock Protective Union. Meeting was called to order by Mr. Phillips, who was also elected chairman, and T. B. Norman, who was elected secretary.

Messrs. Kirkpatrick, Sankey, and Freals were appointed a committee upon by-laws, etc., to report at next meeting. Upon motion it was carried that notice of the meeting be handed to the TRAVELER for publication, with request to publish notice of next meeting for June 30th, 1883. After quite a talk upon the object of the meeting, which fully proved that all present meant business, the meeting adjourned to meet at same time and place on June 30th, 1883. T. B. NORMAN, Sec.

Winfield Courier, June 21, 1883.

District 119 had a warm fight Monday over changing the site of the schoolhouse. The vote was a tie, and the judges decided to hold a new election. There will be blood on the moon until it is over.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, June 21, 1883.

Sunday school quite interesting. Singing at Prairie Home last Sabbath conducted by Mr. Thomas. The young people are anxious to secure his services as teacher and think they can get up quite a class in vocal music. Hope they will succeed.

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[UDALL CORRESPONDENT: "I GUESS."]

Winfield Courier, June 21, 1883.

Udall is still booming. The bonds for a new schoolhouse were voted almost unanimously. Four new residences are now tending toward completion, viz.: A. J. Werden's, James T. Dale's, James Napier's, and S. D. Randall's. I GUESS.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.

School meeting today at 3:30.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.

The farmers of East Creswell are requested to meet at the Rose Valley Schoolhouse on Saturday evening June 30th, 1883, for the purpose of effecting the organization of a Stock Protective Union. It is hoped that all parties interested will make a point of attending the above meeting.

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Winfield Courier, June 28, 1883.

Our carpenters being indisposed for the last week, the schoolhouse work lingers.

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[CORRESPONDENT: NORTHWEST CRESWELL. NAME NOT GIVEN.]

Winfield Courier, June 28, 1883.

Miss Zella Hutchins' school closes next Friday, in order that she may attend the Normal at Winfield.

Miss Eliza Taylor is at home from attending school at Arkansas City, but will be gone again as soon as the Winfield Normal opens.

Winfield Courier, June 28, 1883.

Notice to Contractors. Bids will be received for the construction of a two-story stone schoolhouse at Torrance, until the 7th day of July. The specifications can be seen at the COURIER office or at the post office in Torrance. Sealed bids must be mailed to I. H. Phenis, Torrance, Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, July 4, 1883.

At the annual school meeting of District No. 2, held in the High School building in Arkansas City, on Wednesday last, the following represents the business transacted.

The meeting was called to order, Director H. D. Kellogg in the chair. Dr. H. D. Kellogg and O. Ingersoll were the only members of the school board present. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Annual Report of the District Treasurer was read and approved. Annual Report of the District Clerk was read and adopted. Mr. Ingersoll then tendered his resignation as clerk, which was accepted.

The meeting then proceeded to the election of officers. T. H. McLaughlin was unanimously elected Treasurer of the school district for the next three years. Frank J. Hess was elected clerk of Dist. No. 2 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of O. Ingersoll.

Motion made and carried that a tax levy of five mills be made for teachers' fund, and a levy of 4 mills for incidental fund. Moved and carried that the Treasurer receive $10 and the Clerk $25 for services rendered the past year.

Motion made and carried that a tax levy of 6 mills be made for the purpose of raising a fund to be used in providing necessary temporary school buildings.

After considerable discussion on the question of another school building, a motion was made and carried that an election be called to vote $10,000 in bonds to be used for the purchasing of a site and erection of another school building.

It was decided by vote that the next school year be for nine months. Adjourned.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 4, 1883.

The S. P. U. of Bolton Township will meet at the Mercer Schoolhouse Saturday evening, July 7th, 1883. A full attendance is requested. W. S. VORIS, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 4, 1883.

Mrs. E. A. McLaughlin yesterday concluded a term of three months school in the Theaker schoolhouse during which she gave entire satisfaction to all in the school district.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 4, 1883.

Miss Fowler, of the kindergarten school, left for Iowa last week to spend the summer vacation among home friends.

Winfield Courier, July 5, 1883.

Last week Miss Ella Kelly was tendered and has accepted the assistant principalship of our public schools. This is a deserving compliment to the lady's intelligence and many accomplishments. She is a graduate of our public schools.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 11, 1883.

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Clerk of School District No. 2 for the erection of two one-story frame buildings (20 x 60 and 20 x 30) according to plans and specifications, which can be seen at Clerk's office. Said buildings to be completed on or before the 3rd day of August, 1883. Bids will be opened July 16th at 11 a.m.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

By order of the Board. FRANK J. HESS, Clerk.

Winfield Courier, July 19, 1883.

Republicans of Ninnescah Township at a meeting of the Republican Central Committee held in Winfield July 14, 1883, recommended that the primaries of each township and ward in Cowley County be held on Thursday, August 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m. You are therefor notified that the Republican primary for Ninnescah Township will be held in the schoolhouse at Udall Saturday, August 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m. sharp. July 14th, 1883. W. B. NORMAN.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1883.

The contract for erecting the temporary school buildings was let to Canfield & Tate for $1,122.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1883.

James Cady, representing Greenfeldter & Rosenthal, boot and shoe house of Chicago, Illinois, was here last week for the first time. In addition to being a traveling man, Mr. Cady is a fine artist, and an adept in pencil sketching, having performed considerable work for Harper's Weekly and Scribner's Monthly, under the marks of J. C. He is an old friend of C. M. Scott's, having taught school in Cadiz, Ohio, and boasts of thrashing C. M. more times than he has fingers and toes, and don't think now he gave him enough.

[PETITION: NEW SCHOOLHOUSE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1883.

A petition to call an election for the purpose of building a new schoolhouse in this district was carried around last Monday and a sufficient number of signers secured. The petition calls for a building to cost $10,000, payable in $1,000 bonds, paying $1,000 a year from 1884 to 1894.

Winfield Courier, July 26, 1883.

A basket picnic will be held at the Prairie Home schoolhouse, three miles north of Tisdale, on the fifth Lord's day of July. All are cordially invited to attend.

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Winfield Courier, July 26, 1883.

Mr. Shane has purchased the west eighty of the schoolhouse quarter.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 1, 1883.

Mrs. M. H. Theaker and family have once more taken up their abode with us after a lengthened visit to former friends in Ohio. Miss Mary Theaker will teach in our schools the coming year.

Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

Mr. W. L. Holcomb of Butler County, brother-in-law of the musical Davis family, attended the teachers' examination at this place last week, and will become a Cowley schoolteacher. He has settled in Rock Township.

Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

Misses Lena Bartlett and Mamie Garlick were elected by the school board to fill the vacancies in the list of city teachers for this winter caused by the resignation of Mrs. Caton and Miss Mattie Gibson. Miss Garlick has been teaching in the city schools of Augusta for some time past.

Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

Resolutions of the Cowley County Normal Institute, Adopted at the Close of the Session Ending July 25th, 1883.

Resolved, That we, the teachers of Cowley County, tender Prof. Davis our sincere thanks for the thorough, systematic, and agreeable manner in which he has conducted our Institute.

Resolved, That we recognize the good judgment, untiring energy, and ability of our County Superintendent, Profs. Trimble and Gridley, and that we offer them our thanks for the faithful manner in which they have performed their part of the work.

Resolved, That this Institute, coming as it has earlier in the season, will be remembered as one of the pleasantest we have ever attended. That while it has been a session of inestimable educational value, it has been one of pleasure and good feeling as well.

Resolved, That we will use in our schools this winter the practical Normal methods which we have been taught at this Institute.

Resolved, That a copy of the resolutions be sent to each of the city papers for publication.

Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

Republicans of Ninnescah Township: At a regular meeting of the Republican Central Committee, held in Winfield, July 14th, 1883, it was recommended that the primaries of each township and ward in Cowley County be held on Thursday, August 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m. You are, therefore, notified that the Republican primary for Ninnescah Township will be held in the schoolhouse at Udall Thursday, Aug. 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m., sharp. W. B. NORMAN.

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Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

Messrs. Downs, Kelly, and Elrod got up a select ball and warmed the floor of the new schoolhouse. There were fifty-six numbers sold, I am informed, and refreshments were served downstairs. A very enjoyable time was on the program, but dividing it with so many went against the grain with some. But all went off nicely and the committee are to be congratulated.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.

A Sunday school picnic will be held in the grove on the Melon farm, near the Coburn schoolhouse, on Grouse Creek, on Saturday, August 18th, to which all Sabbath schools are cordially invited. By order of Committee.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.

Those boys who are in the habit of gaining access to the schoolhouse and amusing themselves with cards and other disreputable amusements had better go a little slow for they are known and will be prosecuted if such courses are persisted in.

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[ROCK CORRESPONDENT: "C. L."]

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

There will be a school meeting at Rock next Thursday afternoon.

Miss Nannie McWilliams' school has closed.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

Prof. John W. Snyder of Jerseyville, Illinois, is visiting Mr. Will B. Caton. He is an old friend of Mr. Caton and a comrade during the war, and comes out to have a little reunion. It is hoped that he will locate in our midst. The following concerning him is clipped from a Jerseyville paper.

"We are glad to learn that Prof. J. W. Snyder will, in a few days, be in Greenfield, with the intention of organizing a class in rudimental and choral music with a view to bringing out in the future the cantata of Queen Esther, or some other first-class musical entertainment. In justice to the Prof., and it is no more than justice, when we say he is superior to any teacher or driller, in that line, we ever knew, and we profess to know whereof we speak. We are sure he will be heartily received, and numerously patronized, as his reputation as a teacher is widely known, since the well known Kemper Concert, which was so eminently successful a few weeks since. It you would learn music, don't fail to take lessons under Prof. Snyder."

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

The township committee of Rock Township has called the Republican Primary to meet at Rock schoolhouse on the afternoon of the 30th.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

The Beaver Township Republican primary meeting will be held at the Beaver Center schoolhouse on Thursday, August 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

The Republican Township Committee of Vernon Township announce the Werden schoolhouse as the place for holding the primary meeting of the party in that township, and Thursday, August 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m., as the time.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Bland schoolhouse on Thursday, August 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing five delegates to attend the County Convention at Winfield on Saturday, September 1st, 1883.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

The Tisdale Republican primary will be held at the Tisdale schoolhouse, on Thursday, the 30th day of August, 1883, at half past two o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing three delegates to attend the Republican Convention at Winfield on the first day of September.

[KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL.]

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

The Kindergarten school which has been conducted by Mrs. Garlick for some time past, closed last Friday. The term has been a very successful one and the school will open up next month with fresh interest. The writer spent two hours very pleasantly with the little folks Friday, and as we sat in the cool, airy schoolroom watching them, we thought it would be a blessing if all Winfield children could be thus employed this warm weather instead of running upon the streets or playing out in the hot sun. One grand object of the Kindergarten system is to give the children valuable and lasting information when they really do not realize that they are studying.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

There will be a lawn festival at the residence of R. J. Yeoman, one-half mile north of Vernon schoolhouse, on Thursday evening, the 16th inst., where ice cream, candies, nuts, and cake will be served; the proceeds to be used toward buying an organ for the school and lyceum. All are cordially invited.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

A social and ice cream festival, for the benefit of the Presbyterian Church, will be held on Tuesday evening, August 14th, in the new schoolhouse at New Salem. A good time is anticipated and a cordial invitation is extended to all. By order of Committee.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.

School boards will do well to see F. J. Hess before insuring school buildings. School buildings insured on time.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.

The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Bland schoolhouse on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing five delegates to attend the county convention at Winfield on Saturday, September 1, 1883.

Winfield Courier, August 16, 1883.

The Conservatory of Music established six years ago in this city is at present in a very prosperous condition. It is patronized by ministers, teachers, bankers, lawyers, prominent grain and stock dealers, and a large number of the leading business firms of the city.

Three pianos and one organ are in constant use and three teachers are busily employed. Sixty music pupils are patronizing the institute, among them a large class of advanced performers, with a fair practical knowledge of thorough bass, piano, and organ playing and singing. These young ladies did not receive the most important part of their education from first-class teachers of other institutions, but commenced in the primary department under Prof. Farringer, who received his education from none but prominent professors in Germany, and who has been for the last twenty-three years the leading teacher with the largest classes in Boonville, Missouri, and in this city. He prides himself on having received as much abuse from semi-professionals and their friends as any teacher living, but claims that such attacks are a powerful stimulant to an ambitious man, and thinks that people who have been governed by ghost stories circulated against him, have suffered more damage than he himself.

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[ROCK CORRESPONDENT: "MAY."]

Winfield Courier, August 16, 1883.

There will be an addition built to the Rock schoolhouse.

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[PRAIRIE HOME CORRESPONDENT: "C. HOPE."]

Winfield Courier, August 16, 1883.

Prof. Thomas will hereafter meet his singing class on Saturday evening.

School district 39 levied a tax of 1/4 percent at their annual meeting towards furnishing a district library; also, voted to dig a well. Perhaps they will see the necessity of putting o